The Mid-America Adventist Outlook for 1985 - Vol. 06 - No. 11

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THE MID-AMERICA ADVENTIST
Outlook
Vol. 6, No. 11 Lincoln, Nebraska Nov. 7, 1985
The fire still burns.
L illsra Adventist
Health System
IIII Eastern and
Middle America
SHE PRESIDENT'S PAGE THE MID-AMERICA ADVENTIST
Outlook
Dear Fellow Believers,
I have been doing a little reviewing, studying and figuring, and as a result,
have come up with some startling and encouraging information that you might Official organ of the Mid-America Union Con-
like to have. We have some millionaires in the church, but most of us will never ference of Seventh-day Adventists, P.O. Box 6127
(8550 Pioneers Blvd.), Lincoln, NE 68506. (402)
belong to that elite group. However, just 483-4451.
suppose for a moment that you could set Editor (cid:9)
aside a million dollars a year. That would be Assistant Editor (cid:9) Shirley B. Engel
Typesetter (cid:9) Michelle Bucher
pretty nice, wouldn't it? Now suppose that
Printer (cid:9) College View Printers
you would have had a million dollars income Change of address: Give your new address with
every year since the birth of Christ. That is so zip code and include your name and old address
much money we can't even understand it. as it appeared on previous issues. (If possible clip
your name and address from an old OUTLOOK.)
That would be almost two billion dollars.
News from local churches and schools for publica-
That figure ($2,000,000,000.00) is the amount tion in the OUTLOOK must be submitted through
of the gross income generated annually by the local conference Communication Depart-
ment, not directly to the OUTLOOK office.
the hospitals and health care facilities in the
Mid-America Union Directory
United States that are operated by our President(cid:9) J 0. Tompkins
church. The Adventist Health System is the Secretary (cid:9) D. E. Holland
largest not-for-profit health care corpora- Associate Secretary (cid:9) George Timpson
Treasurer (cid:9) Lee Allen
tion in the nation. Assistant Treasurer (cid:9) Arthur Opp
These dollars represent people who Joel 0. Tompkins Adventist Health System
have been admitted to our health care facilities. During the year more than a Middle & Eastern (cid:9) I. R. Shawver
Church Ministries (cid:9) John Thurber
third of a million people will be admitted to one of our health care institutions. Communication, A.S.I (cid:9)
That means that a number equal to one out of every 630 people in the United Education (cid:9) Randall Fox
States will be a patient in one of our hospitals or health care facilities. This Associate Education (cid:9) Melvin E. Northrup
Health, Temperance,
means that our health care system has come a long way in the 119 years since Inner City (cid:9) George Timpson
that first "sanitarium" in Battle Creek. "Some people might get a chuckle if they Ministerial & Evangelism
knew that our health care system can trace its roots, in part, to a cornflake," said Coordinator (cid:9) James A. Cress
Publishing and HHES (cid:9) Hoyet L. Taylor
Don Welch, president of Adventist Health Systems, USA. "In those early days," Associate Publishing (cid:9) Ron Ihrig
he continued, "Battle Creek drew patients like Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Associate Publishing (cid:9) William Dawes
and John B. Rockefeller." Today, the Adventist Health System in five divisional Associate Publishing/HHES (cid:9) Bob Belmont
Religious Liberty (cid:9) Darrell Huenergardt
corporations operates some 80 acute care hospitals plus a number of nursing Trust Services (cid:9) George Woodruff
homes and retirement centers, with beds totalling 10,500. Local Conference Directory
J. Russell Shawver who serves as president of the Adventist Health Systems, CENTRAL STATES: J. Paul Monk, President; Leroy
Hampton, Secretary-Treasurer; P.O. Box 1527, Kansas City,
Eastern and Middle America Corporation, says, "In our facilities there is a MO 64141, 5737 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130;
genuine concern for the whole person—physical, emotional and spiritual. It is Telephone [phone].
Correspondent, Nathaniel Miller
this concern that motivates the Seventh-day Adventist church to operate all
DAKOTA CONFERENCE: Ben J. Liebelt, President;
these hospitals, nursing homes and retirement centers across the nation." Wm. C. Brown, Secretary-Treasurer; P.O. Box 520, 217
Let me say that I personally am extremely proud of what the Lord has done North Grand, Pierre, SD 57501; Telephone [phone].
ABC, Star Route 9, Box 170, Bismarck, ND 58501; Tele-
in helping to provide this health care system through our church. The officers phone [phone].
and staff members of these health facilities provide great strength and Correspondent, Marvin Lowman
leadership to our churches and to the local communities. When I visit these IOWA-MISSOURI: W. D. Wampler, President; Walter
Brown, Secretary; G. T. Evans, Treasurer; P.O. Box 65665,
places I notice the dedication of the workers who believe that they are not on 1005 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265; Telephone
[phone].
duty just from 8 to 5. The management, the housekeepers, the food service
Correspondent, Herb Wrate
workers, the nurses, nursing assistants, the engineers, the physicians and KANSAS-NEBRASKA: L S. Gifford, President; I. Roger
chaplains all work in such a way as to provide quality care. "This really gives us a McQuistan, Secretary; Norman Harvey, Treasurer; 3440
Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614-4601; Telephone (913)
competitive edge," said Russ Shawver. 478-4726.
The Adventist Health System is fulfilling a vital part of Christ's mission to the ABC, 4745 Prescott, Lincoln, NE 68506; Telephone (402)
488-3395.
world. Let's pray that God will continue to bless our labor and our laborers in Correspondent, Teddric Mohr
the hospitals, nursing homes and retirement centers. MINNESOTA: E. E. Lutz, President; C. Lee Huff, Secretary;
J. D.Toms, Treasurer; 835 North County Road 18,
Yours in the Master's service, Minneapolis, MN 55441; Telephone [phone].
Correspondent, Beverly Lamon
ROCKY MOUNTAIN: Don C. Schneider, President;
Gordon Retzer, Secretary; L. D. Cleveland, Treasurer; 2520
So. Downing, Denver, CO 80210; Telephone (303)
D. 733-3771.
Correspondent, Robert McCumber
Adventist Book Centers
Joel 0. Tompkins, President Each conference operates its ABC with the same address
and telephone number as the conference except those
Mid-America Union Conference listed separately.
...on the COVER
Cover provided by Adventist Health System,
Eastern and Middle America.
Vol. 6, No. 11, Nov. 7, 1985. The Mid-America Adventist OUTLOOK (ISSN 0274-922X) is published monthly by the Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,
8550 Pioneers Blvd., Route 8, Lincoln, NE 68506. Printed at College View Printers, Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska. Annual subscription price, $8.00.
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A Letter from the President,
Adventist Health System/
Eastern and Middle America
Fire. A symbol of energy, enthusiasm, commitment,
cleansing, and appropriately the Adventist Health
System. The medical ministry was built upon the
burning commitmnet of our Adventist forefathers and it
continues to glow as the right arm of the
denomination today.
A portion of this issue of the Outlook is devoted to
Adventist Health System's spiritual ministry. We have
selected only a few of our stories, but there are many.
AHS continues to draw people—both patients and non-
Adventist employees—to our Seventh-day Adventist
message.
In past Outlook features on Adventist Health
System / Eastern and Middle America (AHS/EMA) we
talked about EMAs strong financial picture, still crucial
in today's competitive and changing health care
There you have our reason for existence. After all,
industry environment. We believe we must do well in
that was Christ's example during his brief stay on
order to do good, and EMA is doing well. In 1984, we
earth. He healed people, fulfilling their basic needs and
had a $33 million net gain, more than a 50 percent
then he taught them spiritual truths. It's our model
increase over 1983. More than that, our net debt is
today. We heal to the best of our ability and then we
only 59 percent of our assets. That figure is especially
attempt to give opportunity for spiritual guidance.
impressive when you realize our assets are recorded at
EMA takes that second role as seriously as the first.
their historical and depreciated value, not the present
So much so that we have two unique positions in our
market value.
corporate office: 1) a vice-president for spiritual
We have also talked about our well cared for
emphasis and 2) a director of dietary services. These
facilities and new technological equipment, crucial to
positions help us concentrate on our mission.
offering top quality care for our patients. Hopefully, we
There is much work to do before our Lord returns
have always featured our concern—our "passion for
again. The Adventist Health System is busy attempting
people': We are committed to remembering that the
to stay on the leading edge of the health care
medical profession is a people service profession. People
profession while at the same time drawing closer to
are what we are about and caring for people is a part
our mission. Please pray that we who work for the
of our heritage. Interestingly, during 1984, AHS/EMA
medical ministry will have the wisdom and compassion
provided services to a total of 305,000 patients,
to continue the work as He would have us. The fire
including both in- and out-patients. Additionally, many
must keep burning to prepare for His soon return.
thousands of hours of charity care and services were
provided to local hospital communities.
But in this issue we are saying directly what we
I. Russell Shawver
hope you hear in all of our communications—that our
spiritual dimension is paramount. Because nothing—
buildings, talent, research, technology, service orientation
and effort—matters unless we remember our mission.
Let me quote a portion of our mission statement.
"AHS/EMA is a natural outgrowth of the church's 111*
emphasis on healthful living, dating back to the middle
Adventist
of the 19th century. The system assists and supports
its member hospitals and other institutions in providing LieHealth System
Christ-centered, caring, quality services to the
Eastern and
communities which they serve. In the process of
maintaining and restoring physical well-being, programs Middle America
are designed to promote a healthful lifestyle, inquiry
into Christian beliefs, and an understanding of the
mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church:'
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Two Baptized At Pueblo(cid:9) Marge Mische was one of those who bility of the central distract in the Rocky
"disappeared" from the Wichita, Kansas
Mountain Conference.
church. Many events kept pointing her
back to the church. When she found herself Chastang joined the publishing team
a new resident of Canon City, Colorado, she in May of this year. His area of responsib-
called the local pastor on a Friday and asked lity is the north district, encompassing
about services and requested a Sabbath Wyoming and the northeastern part of
School Quarterly. That Sabbath she visited.
Colorado, Ft. Collins, Greeley and far
northeast areas. He began his publishing
career in the
Columbia Union
where he was both a
Evangelist Henry Barron stands with literature evangelist
Nancy and Kenneth Johnson who were the and a district leader
first persons to be baptized as the result of in the Chesapeake
evangelistic meetings in Pueblo, Colorado
Conference. From
New Member At there he accepted a
call to Central Cali-
Greybull Tom Chastang fornia where he
As a strong member of the Lutheran served for eight years. His leadership
church in Greybull, Wyoming, Rose Pastor Jeff Fisher baptizes Marge Mische, a experience will aid the development of a
Marie Smith has had a relationship lady happy to be "coming home." strong literature distribution program in
Later, after visiting with the pastor, stud-
with the Lord for many years. Prompt- our conference. Tom and his wife, Ann,
ies were arranged with Frances Price, an
ed by the active retired church school teacher. A real will reside in Ft. Collins.
Holy Spirit, friendship developed and blossomed. Miss With fifteen years leadership expe-
Rose Marie Price is part of a "cell" group which meets rience, John Creelman brings to our pub-
attended a weekly to study, pray and fellowship. Marge lishing program an outstanding record of
Revelation became a part of that "caring cell". training champion L.E.'s. He has served as
Through these studies and friendships
Seminar literature evangelist in Central Califor-
Marge decided she needed to "come
presented home." It was a joyous day for Marge and nia, Nevada-Utah and the Washington
by Dr. Ron- the church, but especially for the caring Conferences. In 1971 he was called to the
ald McLean group. Are you are praying and looking for position of district leader in Wisconsin
at the Grey- those who are missing? and later served in Kansas. Creelman
bull Advent- comes to our con-
ist church Jeff Fisher is the pastor of the Wichita ference from the
church.
earlier this Chesapeake Confer-
spring. This Literature Evangelism ence. He and his
was fol- wife Betty and two
Program Is Strengthened
lowed by daughters, Sherri
weekly Bi- By R. A. McCumber and Julie, live in
ble studies "The future is bright for the distribu- Colorado Springs.
Rose Marie Smith given to tion of Christ-centered literature," states John has been
Rose Marie by Bill and Phyllis Ander- Walter A. Maier, director of Publishing assigned to the John Creelman
son, themselves baptized the last day and head of the Rocky Mountain south district.
of 1983. literature evangel-
Through the Revelation Seminar and ism programs for the The literature evangelists of our con-
these additional studies, Rose Marie Rocky Mountain ference are finding people in every city,
Conference in a town and farm area who are searching for
found a greater depth of understand-
recent interview. hope in a world whose future appears
ing of the Bible and thereby of Jesus
Christ, her Lord. She found that God "At a time when hopeless to many. Recently one cus-
had a remnant church through which people are exercis- tomer, after stocking his library with
ing care in how they
He was taking the message of the ever- spend their money,(cid:9) Walter A. Maier Christ-centered literature, said, "We are
lasting gospel to a world in need. glad to get everything you have. You've
it is exciting to see them investing in the
Because of her love for Jesus and her given us hope that there is a better way
future through the purchase of liter-
need to follow the new light she ature from the full-time literature evan- and a God who cares."
received, Rose Marie was baptized gelists." Daily, men and women invite into their
into the Greybull Seventh-day Advent- Tom Chastang and John Creelman join homes our literature evangelists to hear
ist church on September 14, 1985. A with Joe McWilliam as assistant publish- from them the plan of salvation and its
reception welcoming her into the ing directors to recruit, train and develop
story of redemption. "Ellen White tells
church followed her baptism. Many of full-time literature evangelists. "Joe has
us, at the mention of the name of Jesus
her friends from the community been a strong leader since joining the
the angels rejoice," continues Maier. If
attended both the baptism and the training and devel-
reception. opment program of you would like information about a
, the conference in career in literature evangelism, contact
"Coming Home"
June of 1982," said Walter Maier, Director of Publishing,
By Jeff Fisher Maier. McWilliam Rocky Mountain Conference, 2520 South
Do you ever wonder about those who has been assigned to Downing, Denver, Colorado; or phone
leave our church or just disappear? All of us the West Slope and (303)-733-3771.
do. Don't give up on them. Keep praying for southern Colorado
their soon return and be prepared to greet areas and is now car- R. A. McCumber is the conference com-
them. Joe McWilliam rying the responsi- munication director.
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Children Dedicated most of each day in bed resting and
trying to regain his strength. Pat was
Seven small children, ages two weeks to five years were recently dedicated at the Greybull,
completely overwhelmed with sur-
Wyoming church. Chaplain Chet Jordan, of South Big Horn County Hospital and Pastor Gerry
prise and amazement when his friends
Fisher, of the Rocky
arrived, bringing their equipment with
Mountain Conference,
conducted the service. them.
The children dedicated Pastor Gibson was on hand to help
were: Becka Moore, and to assure Pat that the members of
daughter of Helene; Jill the church felt this was a small expres-
Luce, daughter of Janna sion of their love and appreciation for
and Larry; Alexa and his many years of continuous willing,
Kipp Riesland, children
loving service to the church.
of Nick and Joanie; Jes-
sica Russell, daughter of
Debbie and David; and
Eric and Shelly McLean,
children of Linda and
Ron.
VEGETARIAN CUISINE
MILE HIGH
INSTRUCTOR COURSE
ALUMNI WEEKEND November 17-22, 1985
Begins Sunday Noon—
at Closes Friday Noon
Glacier View Ranch
MILE HIGH ACADEMY
Teachers: Dr. Rose Stoia
and Sandi Balli
February 21-22, 1986
This is a training program to prepare persons
to teach community cooking schools and
BE SURE TO MARK YOUR nutrition classes. For further information con-
tact: R. A. McCumber, 2520 So. Downing St.,
CALENDARS!
Denver, CO 80210. [phone].
Henry Shockley and Ron Klingenberg, mem-
Fiftieth Anniversary
bers of the Loveland, Colorado church par-
Volunteers Paint
ticipate in a 5-hour, 2-coat house painting.
By Selma Souders
Deacon's Home
Sarah Cushing is the communication secre-
By Sarah Cushing
tary for the Loveland church.
At 8 o'clock on a Sunday morning in
September, Pat Hedlun had the sur- Medical School
prise of his life when 19 painters from
the church descended on his premises Graduate
to paint his home. Dr. Nelson Grosboll
had lined up the workers and planned Lisa Cushing Holmes received a Doctor
of Medicine Degree from Loma Linda
the job so that it could all be done in
University School of Medicine, Loma
one short day.
Linda, California, on
Four men spent the morning burn-
June 2, 1985. She is
ing off some of the old paint and sand- the daughter of Mr.
ing, while the rest of the crew painted and Mrs. Arthur
other parts of the house and the car- Cushing, of Love-
penter shed. By 2 o'clock the job was land, Colorado, and
finished with two coats of paint applied is the granddaugh-
June 30, 1985 is the date of a celebration ter of Elmyra Stover
and the house looked beautiful.
that will long be remembered by the Eldon and of Albert Cush-
Marshalls (Geneive and Eldon) and their A delicious dinner was provided and ing, both of Love-
guests. The Marshall children hosted a served to the workers by the women of land.
dinner reception at Heather Ridge Country the church. Lisa Holmes Lica was vale-
Club, to celebrate their parents' Golden Pat Hedlun is the head deacon of the dictorian of the Class of 1976 at Campion
Wedding Anniversary. They were honored Loveland Seventh-day Adventist Academy, and a 1980 graduate of Union
by relatives, many longtime friends and a church and has been very faithful in his College, Lincoln, Nebraska, with a Bache-
host of Colorado friends and neighbors. duties. He is also the chairman of the lor's Degree in Chemistry. Her scores on
They received special greetings from the maintenance committee and has been the National Board exams were among
Mayor of Aurora, Senator Armstrong, Gov- the top 15 percent in the nation. She
so busy taking care of the church that
ernor Lamm, and President and Mrs. Rea- plans to specialize in family practice or
gen. The Marshalls are very active members he had no time to paint his own house. emergency room medicine. She will be
of the Aurora Adventist Church. Then Pat became ill and had to have in Denver for a rotation in trauma and
major surgery. There were complica- emergency room surgery at the Univer-
Selma Souders is the communication secre- tions and recovery has been very slow. sity of Colorado Medical School during
tary of the Aurora church. He is at home now, but must spend the month of November.
Nov. 7, 1985(cid:9) 5
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Eisenmans Celebrate 50th Anniversary representing her family. Minnie Hagele, Albert's sister, did the
quilting.
By Sarah Cushing
Their daughters are: Donna Betts, Silverton, Oregon; Crys-
On Thursday, August 29, Albert and Bertha Eisenman cele- tal Kronner, Roseburg, Oregon; DeEtta Burr, Evergreen, Colo-
brated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Fellowship Hall of rado; Letitia Coleman, Altus, Oklahoma; Aldine Klein, Bula-
the Loveland Adventist church. Brothers, sisters, daughters and wayo, Zimbabwe, Africa; Joanne Rea, Calimesa, California; and
their families, and other relatives and friends came from as near Robin Howard, Kettering, Ohio.
as Loveland and as far away as Zimbabwe, Africa to celebrate
this special occasion with them.
Refreshments included a four-tiered cake baked by daugh- A 100th Birthday
ters DeEtta Burr and Aldine Klein, and decorated by the Eisen-
mans' granddaughter, Cheryl Kronner. By Carolyn Hammond
An excellent program was presented by the Eisenmans'
Rose Tuggle, of Castle Rock, Colorado, was 100 years old on
seven daughters and their families. Pictures of Albert's and
September 27, 1985. Her friends in the Franktown Adventist
Bertha's childhoods, their marriage and the raising of their
church helped her celebrate with a salad supper, cake and
family on their South Dakota farm were shown with accompany-
punch, vespers and a variety program. It is
ing narration by Donna Betts, their eldest daughter.
a pleasure to be acquainted with a person
At the close of the program, the Eisenmans were presented
who is hardy enough to survive 100 years,
with a quilt made by their children, which included names,
birthdays and wedding dates of their seven daughters and their but it is a double pleasure when that per-
husbands, and 17 grandchildren. Each daughter made a block son is still well enough and witty enough to
enjoy life and be enjoyed.
Rose was born, and still resides, in
Douglas County. She was the first born of
seven children of John Schweiger, Aus-
trian immigrant and Colorado miner and
Rose Tuggle(cid:9)
rancher, and Anna Scheider, born in
Germany. Rose's husband, Lester Tuggle, passed away in 1941.
Her only child, Virginia Rose, died in 1970.
In 1975, at the age of 90, she studied and accepted the
Seventh-day Adventist faith after faithfully watching the IT 15
WRITTEN television programs. Now her church is her family.
She is well enough to attend the majority of the time. When the
Albert and Bertha Eisenman were pleased to have their seven church goes to the local nursing home to bring music and
daughters join them in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. cheer, Rose goes along to read poems to the old folks there!
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Learning The Language will find the love and support they need and to give up smoking through the five-day
will return again to their church family. stop smoking plan. Many indicated they
Of Healing
would be interested, and the church plans
Cynthia Peterson is the communication to offer this help in the very near future.
By Cynthia Peterson
secretary for the Crookston church. Approximately 1100-1200 people used
the computer health analysis during the
Hutchinson Goes To four days of the fair. Many pieces of litera-
ture were given away and there was a draw-
The Fair ing each day for a copy of the large, white
edition of The Desire of Ages. The books
By Helen Johnson
were personally delivered after the fair was
"Come and find out about your life over and each recipient seemed extremely
expectancy!" was the invitation many fair- happy for the gift.
goers extended to their spouses or friends
after they had tried a fascinating little com- Helen Johnson is the community services
puter health analysis which was conducted director for the Hutchinson church.
at the McLeod County Fair booth in Hutch-
inson, Minnesota. It proved to be of interest Fairmont Members Man
Pictured are members from the Crookston,
Karlstad and Thief River Falls churches who to both young and old to find out what their Fair Booth
life expectancy might be by answering a few
attended the workshop.
questions and seeing the answer come out "Caring for people, where they live,
A 36-hour "Calling and Caring" Minis- in a personal way to each one who partici- when they hurt, as they learn" was the
tries workshop was conducted at the pated. theme at the fair booth during the Martin
Crookston church by David Bissell, pastor Some of the church's young people County Fair in Fairmont, Minnesota. Pro-
of the Bemidji church. operated the computer, and the people list- grams and registrations were offered for
Members from the Thief River Falls, Karl- ened intently as the teenagers went over upcoming events which include: a Family
stad and Crookston churches attended the the printout with them. They explained that Health & Nutrition Series, Lord's Day
workshop which gave many valuable if there were improvements in a few areas of Seminar by Samuele Bacchiocchi via video
insights and instructions on how to minister their life styles such as eating a good break- cassette, Studies in Revelation, and a Five-
to members of the church who have be- fast, exercising regularly, controlling day Plan to Stop Smoking. There was also a
come inactive. weight, giving up the use of alcoholic bev- box for questions and comments anyone
The goal is for church members to form a erages or cigarettes, they could increase wanted to contribute for future articles in
support group which would administer to their life expectancy by a significant the "Say, Pastor . .?" newspaper column.
inactive members. The hope of the group is number of years. Free blood pressure checks were offered
that through prayer, instruction, and guid- This gave an opportunity to ask them if with a total of 45 people taking advantage of
ance by our Lord Jesus, inactive members they would be interested in receiving help this service.
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MINNESOTA(cid:9)
Baptisms
Surgeon and Pastor
Thief River Falls
Participate in Triathalon
By Marilyne Sayler
At the Sabbath vespers service on August By Marilyne Sayler
31, Eleanor Luhe was baptized and accepted
into the membership of the Thief River Falls
church. Mrs. Luhe, a masters-prepared regis-
tered dietitian, first came into contact with
Bible study and the church at the Revelation
Seminar conducted by Pastor David Girardin
this past spring. She and her husband faith-
fully attended every evening of the seminar
and have continued weekly Bible studies with
the pastor. Mrs. Luhe has already stated her
desire to become an active, contributing
member of the local congregation. Mrs. Eleanor Luhe and Pastor Girardin. Dr. Jerome Bray and Pastor David Girardin.
Marilyne Sayler is the communication secretary for the Thief River Falls church. Two members of the Thief River Falls church
competed with 55 others in the first Thief River
Detroit Lakes Falls Triathalon. Dr. Jerome Bray, local elder at
the church. and Pastor David Girardin com-
By Tricia Imler pleted the course which included a 250-yard
August 24 was a special Sabbath in Detroit Lakes as two individuals united with the swim, an 8-mile bicycle race and a 2-mile run.
Dr. Bray was given a trophy for placing first in
church through baptism. About fifty members gathered at the Larry Burgeson home to
the 55-years-of-age-and-above category.
witness the lake
Both men are anxious to compete in next year's
baptism of Nicole triathalon.
Burgeson (right)
and Ginny Rich- Non-member
ard (left). A soft
Distributes Literature
rain fell as Joanne
Strom played the Jason Stwartzs, a Lutheran and neighbor of
accordion and the the Hamiltons of Atwater, Minnesota, is twelve
congregation sang. years old, and he has
Pastor Tom Pierce given out thousands
of our Bible course-
officiated.
cards, tracts, books,
Nicole, daugh-
etc. He truly loves
ter of Larry and Jesus and wants
Karen Burgeson, someday to be a
had begun pre- preacher. Let us
paring for baptism remember Jason and
Nicole Burgeson with Pastor Tim last January in Ginny Richard with Pastor Tim his family in our
Pierce. church school. Pierce. prayers. Jason Stwartzs
Ginny's first contact with the church was a Revelation Seminar last fall. She has been Church Launches Series
faithfully studying and attending church since then.
The church members enjoyed the beauty of the outdoor service and rejoiced in the By Marilyne Sayler
decisions of Nicole and Ginny to unite fully with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tricia Imler is the communication secretary for the Detroit Lakes church.
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Fergus Falls Moose Lake
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By Christine Petersen B\ Pansy 0. Long
Wes Peterson tells a children's story as
introduction to the series.
Wes Peterson, Minnesota Educational
Superintendent, was the keynote speaker for
the first "Adventures in Family Living" pro-
gram at the Thief River Falls Church. Address-
ing the topic, "Christian Education and its
Impact on the Family," Mr. Peterson chal-
lenged the congregation to examine Adventist
education in the home and church as well as in
On Sabbath afternoon of Sep- the classroom.
tember 7 the Fergus Falls church
The "Adventures in Family Living" program
members witnessed the baptism of Ricky Williams is being welcomed into the Moose Lake
will be a monthly feature at the Thief River Falls
16-year-old Sandra Christensen of church fellowship by retired pastor, Bryon Lighthall.
Church. Such guest speakers as Lee Huff, sec-
Fergus Falls. Sandra attended a When Ricky concluded the Revelation Seminar classes, retary of the Minnesota Conference, and
Revelation Seminar at the church in Ernest Long and Byron Lighthall continued studies with
Thomas Davis, former missionary and author,
early 1985 and after further study him for a period of 10 months and Ricky made his decision and his wife Margaret, along with local speak-
gave her heart to the Lord. to follow his Lord in baptism. Ricky is now involved in
ers will be featured throughout the year. Top-
personal witnessing by giving Bible studies.
Christine Petersen is the communica- ics for the fall programs include "Family Fi-
tion secretary for the Fergus Falls Pansy Long is the communication secretary for the nances," "Marriage Relationships," and
church. Moose Lake church. "Building Memories."
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Bretsch To Pastor College View Fred I. Mohr Memorial Scholarship Trust
By L. S. Gifford By Teddric Mohr
Pastor Robert Bretsch has accepted the invitation of the In the summer of 1919, Fred I. Mohr, who was the
Executive Committee to become senior pastor of the Col- secretary-treasurer of the Kansas Conference, discovered
lege View Church in Lincoln. He comes to us from San an empty college campus on the outskirts of the small town
Diego, California. Because of his experience in a multi-pas- of Enterprise, about 5 miles from Abi-
tor church, he seemed eminently qualified to assume lead- lene. He was instrumental in leading the
ership of the largest Seventh-day Adventist church in the conference administration in the pur-
Mid-America Union. chase of this property, and transferring
Mrs. Bertsch, Beverly, holds a master's degree in family
the conference boarding academy from
counseling from National University in San Diego. She was
Oswego to the more central location at
employed by the church in San Diego to assist her husband
Enterprise.
Before her death some months ago,
his widow, Carolyn, of Abilene, estab-
Fred I. Mohr
lished the FRED I. MOHR SCHOLAR-
SHIP TRUST. She provided that at her death, all of the family
Pastor and Mrs. Robert assets would be placed in this Trust with the Kansas-Ne-
Bretsch with their braska Association. The investment proceeds are to be paid
children, Lori and to the Enterprise Academy Scholarship Fund for the benefit
Corie. A nephew,
of Kansas students needing financial aid to attend Enterprise
Chuck Parrish, is at the
Academy, as determined by the academy operating board.
right.
It was also Mrs. Mohr's hope that former students,
friends, and relatives of Fred I. Mohr would also contribute
to the SCHOLARSHIP TRUST in his memory, and thus estab-
lish a continuing memorial to this man who had been active
in secondary education from the beginning of the school in
in counseling and visitation. The Bretschs have two children, Oswego. Anyone wishing to do so may make their check
Corie, 11, and Lori, 9. Mrs. Bretsch is well known in Califor- payable to, and mail to: FRED I. MOHR MEMORIAL TRUST,
nia for her singing abilities. Kansas-Nebraska Assocation of S.D.A., Inc., 3440 Urish
Over 100 names surfaced as potential candidates for the
Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614-4601.
College View pastorate. Elder Bretsch's name came into
focus from a variety of sources, and ultimately he was invited Teddric Mohr, Communication Director
to meet with the church board and the elders. This minis-
terial couple's strong people orientation was impressive to
the members present.
The new pastor's major goal is to lead members into a
deep spiritual commitment, and then to extend nurture in
outreach to the community. The Bretsch family arrived in
"Lay up for yourselves treasures in
College View the first week in September.
heaven, where neither moth nor rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves do
New Pastor At McCook not break through nor steal."
Matt 6:20
By L. S. Gifford
We are happy
to welcome to our
ministerial team,
BE ONE IN A MILLION
Pastor Marvin and
Mrs. (Del Jeanne)
Mathews and their
children, Chris- Become a member of
topher, Michael,
and John. They are The Thousandaire Club
settled in their new
home just outside
of McCook, and 1000 gifts of $1,000 each contributed during the
have already en- '86-'87 school year will provide the first million
dollars for the Kansas-Nebraska boarding acad-
tered enthusiasti-
emy endowment fund. An adequate fund will, in
cally into the work
time, provide sufficient income to meet boarding
of the district.
academy needs.
Both Pastor and Mrs. Mathews are originally from Okla-
homa, and come to us from Wisconsin where they served in For further information call Frank Vessels, co-
the pastoral ministry for five years. Pastor Mathews holds a chairman, Boarding Academy Endowment Com-
Master of Divinity Degree from Andrews University. Mrs. mittee, [phone].
Mathews holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Southwest-
ern Union College, and a Masters in Education (elementary
and music) from Tulsa University, plus elementary certifica-
tion from Andrews University.
We are most fortunate to have these talented young
people serving God in our conference.
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_KANSAS-NEBRASKA(cid:9)
One Hundred Years Ago Burrills Leave Wichita First Annual Retreat
One hundred years ago on Sep- By Nanette Schneidewind By Teddric Mohr
tember 24, 1885, the first Adventist
The first annual retreat of the Kan-
sermon was preached in Lincoln,
Neb Association of Retired Seventh-
Nebraska. A. J. Cudney, the confer- day Adventists convened at Broken
ence president, held a nineteen-day Arrow Ranch over the week-end of
effort followed by a camp meeting on September 20-22. Dr. Lawrence Down-
the same ground. This was the earliest ing, and Mrs. Viola Welch, president
attempt to enter a city in the state of and vice-president respectively of the
Nebraska. As a result of this beginning Lincoln Area Retirees Club, planned
a little Sabbath School of thirty the event, and extended an invitation
members was organized on November to all Adventist retirees in the confer-
7, 1885 but the great problem was to ence. Approximately 55 attended from
find a place to meet that was represen- The Wichita South Seventh-day Adventist all parts of the conference.
tative of a new church in the state capi- church said "farewell" to Pastor and Mrs. Rus- It was voted that the next formal
tal. sell (Cynthia) Burrill and their family, Jim meeting of the Association would be at
At this time the General Conference and Ruth, at a special reception in the school the time of the Kansas-Nebraska camp
gymnasium. meeting next year in Lincoln, at which
was recommending that each confer-
The Burrills have accepted an invitation of time association officers would be
ence establish a mission at a city within
the General Conference to become director of elected, and the organization per-
its bounds. A mission, as referred to at the North American Evangelism Institute in
fected; also that plans be laid for the
that time, was actually an evangelistic Chicago. As director, Pastor Burrill will lead in
1986 Retreat; and that the retirees
center housing a group of spiritually the training of seminary students, pastors, and
accept the challenge to promote and
minded people who wished to live laymen, in the specifics of soul winning. Mrs.
Burrill, as assistant director, will teach classes secure 500 personal clothing kits to be
under its roof, learn to do missionary for minister's wives, and lead out in the produc- placed in the conference vans for use
work, and go out and practice daily tion of soul winning materials. Shown are Pas- in time of disaster.
what they were learning to do. It was tor and Mrs. Burrill (center) with (from left) Speakers for the event were D. A.
really on-the-job training in church associate pastors David Crockett, Mikel Delafield, director of Retirees affairs
work. Pastor Cudney led out in this Moore, and Larry Green. for the General Conference; and L. S.
program. A three story building at 1505 Gifford, KANEBCO president.
Nannette K. Schneidewind is the communi-
E Street—only a few blocks from the
cation secretary for the Wichita church.
capitol—was erected. It had a chapel Teddric Mohr, Communication Director
where the Lincoln church could meet, Baptism At Arkansas City
classrooms and dormitory space where
they could live-30 rooms in all. The
project was entirely successful. Every
day the workers went out selling
books, giving Bible studies and helping
in efforts.
It is interesting to know that the old
mission still stands there today after
nearly a hundred years. It is also inter-
esting to learn that, only three years
after the erection of the mission, this
was where the Union College locating "I Sure Am Glad I Stopped"
committee stayed for a week while Bob Noel, right, was recently baptized in the President L. S. Gifford, KANEBCO, visiting
deciding where the new college—Un- Arkansas City church. His wife Lorraine, left, with D. A. Delafield of the General Confer-
was re-baptized with him. These decisions go ence at the recent Retirees Retreat.
ion College—was to be located.
back to one cold evening last winter. Pastor Gladys Hallifax Honored
David Troyer, center, was driving through
Baptism At Capitol View Arkansas City on his way home when he sud- By Betty Kossick
denly felt impressed to stop and visit Lorraine
and her family. But it was late and he was tired. From 1977 to 1985, Gladys Hallifax
Still, the thought would not leave him. As soon faithfully served the New Haven church
as he arrived, Lorraine announced, "Pastor as secretary. During those eight years, the
David, Bob has decided to become a Chris- church members developed a close rela-
tian!" Wonderful! After talking with Bob a few tionship with this amiable lady who often
minutes, Pastor David asked him if he would worked far beyond her appointed duties.
like to study the Bible with him one night a Recently, when she retired from the
week. Bob consented. Thus began several position, the church family honored her
months of in-depth study, resulting in a deeper
with a plaque stating, "For your willing-
love for the Lord, His Third Angel's message,
ness to tackle jobs both large and small,
and a baptism and re-baptism.
and for your tenacity to follow through
No one knew of the struggle that Pastor
on all projects, your church family gives
David had that cold late night, until he shared it
you their gratitude and admiration for
with the congregation from the waters of the
Jim Shaffer, left, was baptized by Greg Var- your dedicated service." Hallifax
baptismal tank. He was by then certain that it
gas, pastor of Capitol View SDA church in was the Lord that had impressed him to go received a standing ovation as first elder,
Lincoln, NE at Holmes Lake. Jim, a graduate back and visit the Noels. He could have Bob Woolford, presented the award to
of College View Academy, credits his wrestled with the Lord and rationalized about her.
daughter Lisa's remorse over his non- why he had to go on home, but as he said, "I
church attendance as a major factor in his sure am glad I stopped." Betty Kossick is the communication secre-
decision to begin attending church again. tary for the New Haven church.
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The Great Awakening Linwood Bids Farewell Vacation Bible School at
Crusade By Willa Mae Mosley Linwood SDA Temple
Thirty Are Baptized Good-byes are always hard especially By Willa Mae Mosley
where there is a depth of feeling The theme was "Jesus and Me" for the
By Willa Mae Mosley between members. This was the case at Vacation Bible School under the direc-
Kansas City, Missouri will never Linwood SDA Temple as the members tion of Mary Taylor. There were ten days
forget the "Great Awakening Cru- gathered to say good-bye to Sister Janice of crafts and learning about Jesus and His
sade" held at the Linwood SDA Temple Thompson and her three children, love. Forty-seven children attended the
with Pastor James White, Jr., as Randy, Russell and Tony, a truly fine classes. Each morning began with prayer,
preacher. There were special features family. songs, and flag ceremonies. Many special
each night, such as Bible quizzes and Sister Janice Thompson has so many guests came to enlighten the children,
gifts. A large Heritage Bible was given God-given talents. Each Sabbath she was such as the Fire department, which dem-
the first night to Sister Willa Mae Mos- present and on time to play the organ onstrated how to put out fires. Rita Dysart
ley. There were illustrated sermons on and piano. The children's choir she from the Crime Prevention department
the screen, and the song services, led directed cheered every heart present as brought films and literature on personal
by Vernon Taylor, prepared each heart each child sang to the glory of God. Each safety. Mast Ambulance Service talked
to receive the message. At the piano child loved singing and knew his part about CPR and said only trained persons
were Sisters Freda Wallace, Trixie well. Janice Thompson demanded the should administer CPR. Elder E. F. Carter
Garnett and Geraldine Robinson, best and she received it from all the chil- spoke on the dangers of cigarette smok-
along with Ron Garnett, Sister Leola dren under her direction. ing, drugs and alcohol.
Green and the Linwood Choir. And, oh, how we shall miss hearing her Many received awards for completion
Health tips were given by nurses wonderful and talented voice as she of work, bringing Bibles and bringing a
Gina Hill, Elizabeth Clark and Mary would sing our favorite song, "I Talked to guest. The flag ceremony was done by
Mott. Each night the message brought God Last Night." Nathan Johnson and Reginald Frye. A
hope, strength and a strong determina- Not only has she stood behind her special poem "Where Are the Children"
tion to make heaven our home. Elder husband, Elder H. L. Thompson, but she was given by Ernestine West. A very beau-
White illustrated his sermons in such a assumed her duties as mother and father tiful bouquet of roses was presented to
manner even the children were com- in her husband's absence. Her life along the leader, Mary Taylor. Those who took
pelled to give themselves to God. with Elder Thompson has been dedicated part in the Vacation Bible School along
Many of the new believers testified to God and His work. Elder James White, with the director were Helen Ashby,
they had never heard the word of God Jr., presented Sister Thompson with a Ruby Barnes, Remeka Frye, Michael
preached with such power and truth. token of our love. Elder White spoke in Weaver, Shirley Fordham, Jaquitta West,
Elder White appointed prayer behalf of the church on how we truly will Reginald Frye (recreation), Ronald
partners for the new believers, and in a miss her. Cooper (story teller) and Alice Thomp-
candle lighting ceremony the new We are so glad for the years she spent son (arts and crafts). Our pastor Elder
believers lit their candles from their James White closed the program with
with us at Linwood Temple. As she joins
prayer partners. The congregation prayer. Pictures of the whole program
her husband in California where he is
then gave them the right hand of fel- were taken by Sister Willa Mae Mosley.
pastoring, may God bless this lovely
lowship. There were over 30 people God truly blessed the VBS and our direc-
Christian family.
baptized during the crusade. A fellow- tor Mary Taylor.
ship dinner was served afterwards for
the new believers. Elders Lawrence
Family Reunion
Lucas, Donnie McClure, George
Morrow and V. Roofe acted as asso- By Willa Mae Mosley
ciates to the pastor.
The Fifth Annual Lucas Family Reunion
Willa Mae Mosley is the communication
was held in the Kansas City metropolitan
secretary for the Linwood Temple.
area. Ms. Jeffie Suttles, family member,
President of Youth teacher and graduate of Oakwood College
with a Master of Arts Degree from the Uni-
Federation Relocates versity of Missouri at Kansas City hosted the
event. Fifty family members were present,
By Gwendolyn Walker all offspring of Lucy and Evander Lucas.
Elder Frederick Hatch, president of the Rena Dixon presenting Sister Thompson On Sabbath, August 10, 1985, the group
Rocky Mountain Youth Federation, and with the beautiful "memory book." attended Linwood SDA Temple where an
member of the Park Hill Church in Denver, inspirational and reviving sermon was given
will reside in Seattle, Washington. His L.E. Relocates by the pastor, Elder James White, Jr. Later,
employer, Prudential Insurance, has trans- the masterpiece and highlight of the eve-
Sister Leola Allen, member of the Park ning was a presentation of the family's
ferred their company this summer. Elder
Hatch was actively involved as a youth Hill church in Denver, has recently genealogical roots, which was compiled
accepted the position as Director of the through five years of extensive research in
elder, youth Sabbath School teacher and
organized several Youth Day programs for Literature Evangelists at the Pine Forge the National Archives, Kansas City and
Academy in Pennsylvania. Sister Allen has many other sources, by the inexhaustible
the church, as well as the Rocky Mountain
Music Festival held in Denver last April. His been actively involved in the Denver met- efforts of Ms. Jeffie L. Suttles. The findings
wife, Patricia, was the leader of the Cradle ropolitan area, Ohio, Kansas City and other charting Lucy Lucas back to slavery, were
Roll Division for the Sabbath School. May cities, faithfully winning souls to Christ. compiled into booklet form and presented
God continue to bless them as they con- Sister Allen will be remembered for her to those present amidst an emotional round
efforts in serving the community and of applause. The culmination was a trip to
tinue their endeavors in Seattle, Wash-
ington. churches in her canvassing career. May the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, a bus
Lord continue to bless her as she continues tour of the city and a farewell feast at Ms.
Gwendolyn Walker is the communication her labor in preparing souls for the soon Suttles' home. What a beautiful family
secretary for Park Hill church. coming of Christ. reunion.
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