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SouthwestRegion

Conference . . . a story of progress

City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, Dallas, Texas

W . J. CLEVELAND,

President,

Southwest Region Conference.

the president’s report

Greetings!

The past three years have been years of steady progress in all areas for the Southwest Region Conference. Our ministers, Bible workers, literature evangelists, teachers, and laymen were responsible for the baptism of over 1,300 new believers into the church, which brings the conference membership to 5,800. By mid-year 1973 our cherished goal of 6,000 members w ill be realized. To this end I would challenge every member to accept a minimum goal of 7,500 members and a super goal of 8,000 new believers in the next triennial period.

The membership of the conference has faithfully supported the Lord’s work with their tithes and offerings. Tithe of this triennial amounted to $1,501,990.84. The increase in 1972 over 1971 was $70,000 alone. This represents a 14.2% increase over the previous year. A total of $229,969 was garnered in for Ingathering. Sabbath school offerings amounted to $176,424.12. These figures speak eloquently of the liberality of God’s people.

We sincerely appreciate the loyal support of our pastors and their families, teachers, colporteurs, and faithful members. May the light of God’s presence ever shine upon each home and God grant us peace.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND LAY ACTIVITIES REPORT

mission '73 advance

We are grateful for progress made in the work of the Lay Activities and Sabbath School Departments by the dedicated pastors and members of the South­west Region Conference. Although we are apprecia­tive of every effort made to advance the cause of God in our area, we realize that we have the po­tential to do much more.

We are now in the midst of what appears to be our most successful Message Magazine crusade ever. We have asked each member to be responsible for at least five subscriptions of the Message. The Message is one of the most effective soul-winning tools available to us today and we know each church w ill exceed its assigned goal.

Our lay activities statistics for 1972 (as reported at the Triennial Session) show an encouraging in­crease in missionary activities over 1971. With our increased membership, greater emphasis on contact witnessing, and the nearness of the second coming, every member must double his activities in the fo l­lowing areas if we are to reach every person within our territory: literature distribution, missionary con­tacts, Bible studies, persons helped, clothing given away, cash and value of food, and Bible school en­rollments.

The Dorcas work is taking a mighty upsurge with many new societies organized and existing societies re-organized and revitalized. First aid classes, cook­ing classes, sewing classes, and disaster and emergency preparedness Seminars are being held throughout the field. Our centers, units, and churches must continue to be open and operating in an organized effective manner to meet the ever-increas­ing needs of the inner city and the community at large.

There must be more of an organized, consistent, and persistent effort to make every church member

a Sabbath school member, to increase the average attendance, and to d iligently search for and return all missing members to the Sabbath school and the church.

Pastors, church officers, and members of the great Southwest Region Conference: We must unite our efforts and do more and give more to the carry­ing of the gospel than we ever have before because Jesus cannot come anywhere until the gospel has gone everywhere. Please do all that you can during MISSION ’73 to advance the cause of God.

Norman E. Snipes.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES REPORT

"by His Spirit"

In the great cities of the Southwest live three m il­lion black people. Almost half of that number is be­low age 35. The black youth of the Southwest Re­gion form nearly one fifth of our conference. Yet it is our task and responsibility to warn these souls of our Saviour’s soon return.

The Youth Activities Department has chosen as its theme for this year, “ By His Spirit . . . a Finished Work.” Recently, hundreds of young people gath­ered in San Antonio at our annual Youth Congress to pray and sing for this Spirit to finish the work in the Southwest Region.

Pastor R. P. Stafford of Greenville, Mississippi, challenged our hearts as he gave the keynote mes-

S outhwest Region D epartm enta l Secretaries, le f t to righ t:

Norm an E. Snipes, Sabbath School and Lay A c tiv ities E. W . Shepperd, Jr., Y ou th , Education T. R. Sm ith, P ublish ing

sage entitled, “ Slings and Things.” In this he showed how God w ill use something as small as a sling to do His work, as in the case of David. He exhorted us to use whatever talents we possess, be they large or small, to do God’s bidding and finish the work.

Sabbath morning the youth of Houston Bellfort, under the leadership of Mrs. Myrtle Osborne, gave the program “ Live a Holy Life.” This playlet was written by a youth of this church, Miss Mary Bradley.

During the worship service our speaker was Pas­tor Jerry Lee of Hartford, Connecticutt. He asked the searching question to us all, “ Do You Really Want to Be Healed?” Pastor Lee preached an unforget­table message.

There were many good things that came during the afternoon. Mr. Booker Rice, senior ministerial student from Oakwood College, spoke to us of the college vocational training programs. Then we were pleased to be able to hear the Southwestern Union College Band give a concert of sacred music. The audience could see the beauties of this college through the multi-media presentation by Dr. Ken­neth Vonhof.

An inspiring program of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His redeeming love was brought to us by the youth of Berean church in Baton Rouge. This program was given under the direction of Miss Eve­lyn Edwards, MV leader for Berean. And from the MV hour we moved right into the SUC’s Afro-Ameri­can Club presentation: “ Land of the Free, Home of the Slave.”

Though this was the last day of our congress, Sunday morning was a day of anticipation to see who would take first place in our large and small choir contest. As the judges’ scores were tallied, we found the results to be close indeed! The Baton Rouge choir was the first-place winner, and the Fort Worth choir the second-place winner of the large choirs. Texarkana’s choir won first place in the small choir contest, and Albuquerque won sec­ond place. This brought to a climax another very good youth congress.

E. W. Shepperd, Jr.,

PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT REPORT

operation "Big D"

What is “ Operation Big D” ? It is an all-out cam­paign against drugs and V.D. with students from Oakwood College canvassing on the streets and in business places, selling our truth-filled literature.

We here at the office are excitedly making prepa­ration for what we expect to be the largest student program we’ve ever had. Mr. Cleophus C. Mims, senior ministerial student from Oakwood, and his wife, Donna, w ill supervise a group of 15 students in “ Operation Big D.”

Brother and Sister Mims come to us highly recom­mended — he by other conferences as well as by the United States Army where he distinguished him­self by outstanding meritorious service in Vietnam and was discharged honorably after having received almost every medal the Army offers.

In addition to this group, there will be 11 African students canvassing in Houston, Texas. In all there will be 33 students canvassing in Southwest Region. We not only expect outstanding sales, but a harvest of souls as well.

There are souls perishing all around. What we do we must do quickly. What better way can we reach these souls than through literature? The servant of the Lord has said in Colporteur Ministry “ The end is near. Already much time has been lost when these books should have been in circulation. Sell them far and near. Scatter them like the leaves of autumn.”

T. R. Smith.

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O fficial o rg an of th e S o u th w este rn Union C onference of S ev en th -d ay A d v en ­tis ts . P ub lished by th e College P re ss , K eene, T exas.

C om m unication s o r copy n o t o r ig in a t­in g in a local co n ference of th e S o u th ­w es te rn U nion shou ld be ad d re ssed to the S o u th w este rn U nion C onference of S ev ­en th -d a y A d v en tis ts , P.O . Box 400, R ich ­ard son , T ex as 75080. A L L COPY, S U B ­S C R IPTIO N S, A D V E R T IS E M E N T S AND C O R R E S P O N D E N C E from chu rch m em ­bers in th e S o u th w este rn U nion should be ad d ressed to th e LO CAL C O N F E R ­EN C E O F F IC E .P ublished tw ice m o n th ly (24 issu es a y ea r) by th e College P re ss , K eene, T exas, fo r th e S o u th w e ste rn Union C onference of S ev en th -d ay A d v en tis ts . P rice , th ree d o lla rs a year. E n te re d a s second-c lass m a tte r O ctober 24, 1902, a t th e P ost Office, K eene, T exas, u n d ^ r A c t of C on­g ress of M arch 3, 1879.Th o s e d e sirin g to m a ke w ills , tru s t

agre em ents, and a n n u itie s , should m ake th em in fa v o r of th e legal association ra th e r th a n th e conference. W r it e y o u r conference association o r D ire c to r of D e ­ferred G iv in g fo r fu rt h e r in fo rm atio n .

CONFERENCE DIRECTORY

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LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY

A R K A N S A S - L O U I S I A N A — E. F ra n k Sherrill, P re s id e n t; P. I. N osw orthy, S e c re ta ry -T rea su re r ; (P . O. Box 5548) 333 S outh fie ld Rd., S h revep o rt, L ou is i­a n a 71105.O K L A H O M A — C. W . S k an tz , P res id en t; M ax A. T revino , S ec re ta ry -T rea su re r : (P .O . Box 32098) 4735 N.W . 63rd St., O klahom a City, O klahom a 73132.S O U T H W E S T R E G I O N — W . J . C leveland, P re s id e n t; L. D. H end erson , S ec re ta ry - T re a su re r ; (P .O . Box 6289) 2212 L an a rk D allas, T ex as 75222.T E X A S — G. C h arles D a rt, P re s id en t; Iv an T oew s, T re a su re r ; D. R. C h ris t­m an , S ec re ta ry ; (P.O . Box 11620) 2838 H em phill, F o r t W orth , T ex as 76110. T E X I C O — G. H. R u stad , P re s id en t; T heron Collins, S e c re ta ry - T re a su re r; (P .O . Box 1399) 1522 V an B uren S t., A m arillo . T ex as 79105.

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Money Crash

$1,000,000 NEEDED MAY 26

Financial shock waves reverberated around the world. T he U.S. dollar had plunged for the second time in 15 months. Stable currencies were wrenched from their moorings and set afloat. Overseas business budgets were hastily adjusted, curtailed, and in some cases abandoned. Apprehension and uncertainty gripped financial markets everywhere.

And what about Seventh-day Advent­ist overseas missions? T he devaluations confronted our missions with a loss of 18% of their appropriations from the General Conference. In terms of dol­lars this means a loss of about $3,500,- 000. In terms of manpower — the re­turn of some missionaries, the nonre­placement of others, and the overall curtailm ent of 75 overseas gospel work­ers.

The G e n e r a l Conference moved swiftly. Reaching down into its limited reserves, the Spring Meeting of the General Conference Committee quickly provided $500,000 to relieve the im­mediate pressure on mission finances. In addition, those present at the meet­ing, responding to the needs of the hour, personally pledged $18,000 on the spot. This was bu t a first step, and larger plans were immediately drawn to give others opportunity to measure up to the challenge and keep our mis­sionaries in the field.

On Sabbath, May 26, we are inviting the church members of the North American Division to help us keep our missionaries at their posts by raising one million ($1,000,000) . On that same day we are also inviting other world division and General Conference institutions combined to raise an addi­tional million dollars.

This is an emergency. We are ex­pecting our denominational workers — ministerial, educational, medical, pub­lishing — to lead. We know our church members will move with them. Each one, according to his ability, can come to the help of the Lord’s work. Some can give thousands; some, hundreds; all can do something extraordinary.

Some will love by responding sacri- ficially to this appeal, and planning ahead into the future as inflation makes obsolete old values. W hat is in ­vested in God’s cause will bear eternal interest, while that which is withheld

will depreciate. This is clearly stated in the following words:

“T he very means that is now so spar­ingly invested in the cause of God, and that is selfishly retained, will, in a little while, be cast with all idols to the moles and to the bats. Money will soon de­preciate in value very suddenly when the reality of the eternal scenes open to the senses of man.” Ellen G. W hite,

T he tax-exempt dollar is returned to society in greater proportion than if channeled through government agen­cies, a Seventh-day Adventist Church spokesman told the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington, D.C.

Roland R. Hegstad, editor of Lib­erty, a magazine of religious freedom, spoke before the committee in behalf of charitable gifts exemptions from in­ternal revenue taxing.

Hegstad pointed out that “religious charity returns to society with added elements of personal concern and mis­sion.”

He w a r n e d : “Touch tax-exempt funds too heavily and the First Am- mendment right to free exercise of reli­gion — recognized to include the right to operate a private school system — may become financially prohibitive.”

T he churchman took the Adventists’ Loma Linda University, which has graduated more physicians than any other California university, as an ex­ample, stating that funds to finance this school were dependent on gifts which were tax exempt.

“Should there be any material dimi­nution in the income, estate, and gift tax incentives,” he declared, “the pro­grams of the university to meet educa­tion, medical, and health needs locally, nationwide, and worldwide — even its researdi programs on heart disease and cancer — would be in serious jeopardy.”

Hegstad pointed out that even a pe­riod of “protracted uncertainty” as to the position of the government in rela­tion to tax-free gifts, “was devastating.” He cited comparative figures as an ex­ample: “In the years immediately prior

The True Missionary, vol. 1, no. 1, page 2, Battle Creek, Michigan, Janu ­ary, 1874.

T he last sentence in the foregoing quotation predicted that which is now being dramatically fulfilled before our very eyes. T he strained, restless rela­tionship between nations foreshadows additional monetary devaluation. Now is the time to place our money where it will do the most good. Please pray that our response on Sabbath, May 26, will be commensurate with the need of the hour.

T h e o d o r e C a r c ic h , Vice-president, General Conference.

to 1969, it was common to establish some 300 or more new trusts and de­ferred giving arrangements each year for the benefit of the university. In the years since 1969 this annual total has declined to between 70 and 90 new agreements a year, largely as a direct result of the T ax Reform Act of 1969.”

In summing up, Hegstad asked that there be no further erosion on the in­come, gift, or estate tax incentives for present or deferred gifts to public charities, that no limit be set on estate tax charitable deductions, and that forms for reporting charitable giving be kept simple and easy to understand, compute, and claim. “T he substantial donor can afford an accountant,” he added, “the little donor cannot.”

T he churchman filed a supportive report in connection with his testi­mony, giving evidence of how charita­ble giving is being used by the Seventh- day Adventist Church.

M. C a r o l H e t z e l l , Public Relations Bureau,

General Conference.

CHRISTIAN RECORD

No O ffering This Year for the BlindSigns of the Times and These Times

are familiar missionary magazines in Adventist homes. Are you acquainted with Encounter? This too is a monthly Seventh-day Adventist missionary maga­zine produced on records, especially for blind and visually handicapped people.

Encounter is just one of the mission­ary services provided free by the Chris­

CHURCH REPORTS TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE

Tax-Exempt Dollar Aids Society

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E ld e r O. F . G il l ia m , n e w ly a p p o in te d d i ­r e c to r in th e S o u th w e s t U n io n f o r th e C h r is t ia n R eco rd B ra il le F o u n d a tio n , r e ­ce ive s h is lap e l p in and w e lc o m e f ro m E l ­d e r G. C. W ils o n , g e n e ra l f ie ld d ir e c to r fo r th e U n ite d S ta te s and C anada . T h e e ig h t d iv is io n d ire c to rs fo r th e b lin d w o rk m e t in San A n to n io to la y p la n s fo r th e c o m ­in g y e a r . T h e o th e r th re e new lea d e rs s h o w n a re , le f t to r ig h t : J o h n W e lc h , L a k e E a s t D iv is io n ; G i l l ia m ; F ra n k P e ­te rs o n , S o u th e a s t D iv is io n ; C a r l F e lts , E a s te rn D iv is io n , and E ld e r W ils o n .

tian Record Braille Foundation — the Adventist church organization that serves blind people. Many members are unaware that the General Conference controls the operation of Christian Record.

Many blind people in the United States, and English-speaking people in other countries, desire to have spiritual reading matter. I t is not readily avail­able, except from Christian Record. T he primary reason for this institu­tion’s existence is to bring the Three Angels’ Messages to those who cannot see.

Some other sectarian services fi­nanced 100% by Adventist members include: The Student (monthly braille and recorded senior Sabbath school lessons,) doctrinal books for the free lending library and eight Bible cor­respondence courses. T he lessons are available in braille, on tape or records, and in large-print.

All applications from blind people for Bible courses sent direct and through Faith for Today and the Voice of Prophecy are handled by this Bible school.

T he urgency of this work and the need for expansion has been recog­nized by the church’s leaders. The every-other-year offering has not pro­vided sufficient funds to even finance the new missionary magazine. En­counter’s publication has been made possible by special, sacrificial gifts given by interested members.

No offering will be taken this year, but an annual offering will be taken for blind people starting in 1974. This

was approved at the Autumn Council in Mexico City.

W hat can you do? If you know of some blind or visually handicapped person who should receive these maga­zines, please tell us about them. W rite to: Sectarian Services, Christian Record Braille Foundation, Box 6097, Lincoln, NB 68506.

Every blind person must hear the news of salvation and the soon return of Jesus. The m onth of May is Chris­tian Record month. Please remember this special ministry in your prayers this month.

VOICE OF PROPHECY

New H ealth fu l Cooking Course Now AvailableW ith so much interest focused on

diet in the news today, and how families must get along with less meat because of high meat prices, what could be of more "now” value than a brief, attractive course in family nu­trition.

Perhaps you have asked why our de­nomination isn’t doing something to capitalize on this need. Well, now someone has. T he Voice of Prophecy has just released a new, professionally prepared course in nutrition titled, “I t ’s Your W orld of Good Food.”

Good Food is a brand new, self­grading course of 12 beautifully il­lustrated lessons that are printed in two colors in two separate booklets. The booklet covers are printed in four colors.

At the conclusion of the second 48- page booklet an invitation is given in coupon form for the student to con­tinue study in the Voice of Prophecy’s Christ-centered "Focus on Living” Bi­ble course. From this course a student may go on to the “New Life” doctrinal course, or may be enrolled in the Gift Bible plan.

There is a $1.00 tuition charge for the Good Food course. T he am ount covers the actual cost of printing, post­age, and handling. Unlike our other Bible courses which are provided free, we must charge for this one because it is not included in our regular budget. I t is our response to an overwhelming demand by many Seventh-day Advent­ists who want something to recommend to people who wish to start the vege­tarian way of life, wish to find a good substitute for the increasingly high cost of flesh foods, or for those who feel they should improve the nu tri­tional quality in their family meal planning.

With millions of new homes being established each year, and so many of the existing families suffering from m alnutrition, what better way could there be to gain an initial contact for eternity than through these attractive and helpful study booklets on health­ful living.

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

Summer Course in Communications Being OfferedSmoke signals had their day, bu t in

this era of the ecological clean-up smoke speaks a different language. Elec­tronic and printed signals are cleaner, and if properly used, more efficient.

I sincerely doubt that any of you are using smoke signals to get your ideas across. But it is possible that many of the methods you use may not be too far removed from early Indian media.

If you are a pastor or conference communication secretary, a local church communications secretary, or a member of the church desiring to improve your communications for God and the church, and if you have not recently updated yourself in the communica­tions skills, read the next few lines carefully!

July 16 to August 10 a course in the Principles and Practice of Communi­cation is offered by the General Con­ference Departm ent of Communication under the auspices of the Seventh-day

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Adventist Theological Seminary at An­drews University.

Four quarter hours graduate credit will be available. Class instruction will be 10 hours per week. This is a half load for the four-week term, so stu­dents taking the course may select an­other from the term ’s offerings if desired.

T he current seminary bulletin lists

Sabbath, April 21, was a high day for the members and friends in West Helena. The West Helena group first began meeting together 17 years ago in the home of Brother and Sister J. R. Hartley with six members attending. T he group began to grow and under the leadership of Pastor V. O. Schneider

the course as “Public R e l a t i o n s (CM518) .” T he bulletin was published

before the new Department of Com­munication was formed at the General Conference.

T o enroll, you must act promptly! Address all inquiries regarding reserva­tions and cost to: T he Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104.

arkansas- louisiana

property was secured and a new church was constructed.

Elder E. Frank Sherrill, Arkansas- Louisiana Conference president, spoke at the 11 o’clock service and also had the dedicatory sermon. Sabbath after­noon Elder P. I. Nosworthy, treasurer of the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference,

B ro th e r and S is te r M o n t ie Jo ne s and E ld e r P. I. N o s w o r th y b u rn th e m o rtg a g e o f th e W e s t H e le n a c h u rc h .

led out in the act of dedication. Pastor Tom D. Good offered the dedicatory prayer.

Four precious souls united with the church — three by baptism and one by profession of faith.

Sister Hartley, who now lives in Memphis, was there to give the history of the church and Brother and Sister J. C. Lunsford from Denton, Texas, whose home the group met in after Brother and Sister Hartley moved out of the city, were also there for the special service. O ther visitors from out of town were also present.

T he faithful members in West Hel­ena are to be commended for their sacrifice and dedication in the building of this memorial to the Lord. Please remember this fine group in your prayers as they continue to witness for the Lord in this portion of His vine­yard.

E. F r a n k S h e r r il l , President.

SEND IN YOUR CAMP MEETING RESERVATION NOW— See Page 17

West Helena, Arkansas, Church Dedicated April 21

HOUMA, LOUISIANA

W ayout Clinic Given $500 Check and Other Fine DonationsAs director of the Wayout Help

Clinic in Houma, Louisiana, it is good to report that the clinic is now operat­ing in the black.

Quoting from the front page of the Houma Daily Courier, February 2, 1973, "As director of the Wayout cen­ter,” Elder Burns said, “I have learned that it wasn’t easy at first to have the center accepted. But now the program is well accepted.”

Only recently a §500 check came from the proceeds of an automobile display held at the Southland Mall. T he special car at the show was a one-of-a-kind Mercedes that was spe­cially hand crafted in Germany and Switzerland in 1938 and was alledgedly ordered by the Chancellor of Germany. T he car was hidden in the late war

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G ro u p t h a t w a s p re s e n t fo r th e d e d ic a tio n o f th e W e s t H e le n a c h u rc h .

W e s t H e le n a C h u rc h

On M a rc h 17 th e R u s s e llv il le c h u rc h w a s o rg a n iz e d n e a r S c o tts v i l le , A rk a n s a s , w ith a c h a r te r m e m b e rs h ip o f 31. P re s e n t ly th e c h u rc h is m e e t in g in a c o m m u n ity c h u rc h b u ild in g , b u t p la n s a re be ing m ade to re lo c a te in th e c i t y o f R u s s e llv il le soon. M r. and M rs . J a c k R id d le , th ro u g h th e ir d e d ica te d e ffo r ts , w e re in s t ru m e n ta l in fo u n d in g th is c h u rc h g ro u p . R u s s e llv il le is n ow one o f th e fo u r c h u rc h e s c o m p r is in g th e F o r t S m ith d is t r ic t .

Ja m es E . T h u rm o n , F o r t S m ith D is t r ic t P a s to r.

On M a rc h 13 a t 10 a .m . th e boys and g ir ls f ro m th e e le m e n ta ry c h u rc h sch oo l a t A le x ­a n d r ia , L o u is ia n a , m a rc h e d m i l i t a n t ly in to th e s a n c tu a ry w h e re th e L o u is ia n a p a s to rs w e re h a v in g a w o rk e rs ’ m e e tin g . T h e purpose w a s a “ w e lco m e d e m o n s tra t io n . "

A p h o to g ra p h e r fro m th e c i t y n e w s p a p e r happened to be on hand w h o to o k th is p ic tu re .

T h e se y o u th a re a p a r t o f th e A d v e n t m o v e m e n t and c o n s t itu te a v i t a l fo rc e in M IS S IO N '73.

E . A . R ic k e tts , A le x a n d r ia D is t r ic t P a s to r .

T h e fe a tu re a u to m o b ile in th e H o u m a d is p la y — a $500 c h e c k w a s g iv e n to th e W a y o u t C lin ic f ro m th e p roceeds o f th is d is p la y .

years and rediscovered 20 years later. T he owner of the car requested that the Merchants’ Association donate part of the proceeds to a local charity. Mrs. Lynn Ellzey, promotional director of the Southland Mall M erchants’ Asso­ciation, presented the §500 check to me as director. She also offered the clinic any assistance in advertising space we might need.

Among other donations to the clinic are the following: T he Elks Club vol­unteered to help with the sewer situa­tion, the Air Force base donated six bunk beds, the Jun io r Red Cross do­nated linen, a lady donated a filing cabinet, and the Woodmen of the World donated an air conditioner.

W. R. B u r n s , District Pastor.

T h e la s t w e e k in F e b ru a ry co nc lu d ed a s e v e n -w e e k c o o k in g schoo l c o n d u c te d in th e P la in v ie w S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n t is t C h u rc h s o c ia l ro om b y M rs . J u d y T h u r ­m on. T h e re w e re b e tw e e n 25 and 30 p e r ­sons p re s e n t fo r each w e e k ly sess ion . T h e re w e re se v e ra l n ew and a p p e tiz in g m e a ls p re p a re d . A t th e c lose o f th e schoo l a b a n q u e t w as he ld f o r th o s e th a t had a tte n d e d a t le a s t tw o n ig h ts . S e ve ra l show ed an in te re s t in th e c lasses, so w e hope to h ave a n o th e r la te r in th e y e a r.

J e r r y D aw son , P u b lic R e la tio n S e c re ta ry .

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Shreveport1 Valentine Program Benefits Faith for Today

In mid February, parents and friends of the fourth, fifth and sixth graders of the Shreveport Jun io r Academy gathered at the school gym for a va­riety benefit program put on by the children in these three grades. T he pro­gram was directed by their teacher, Miss Locke Gifford.

At the close the youngsters held a bake sale. T he funds brought in from these two projects totaled §70.00 which was sent to Faith for Today along with $30.00 from the other students at the school, making a grand total of §100.00

that the Shreveport Jun io r Academy raised for this very worthy cause.

O ur thanks to Brother Forrest Sykes, principal, and his teaching staff, Mrs. Joyce Kostenko, Miss Locke Gifford, and Mrs. Cora Reasor, and all the stu­dents of Shreveport Junio r Academy.

A l b e r t E. L e s t e r , PR Secretary, Shreveport First Church.

A b ake sa le w a s he ld a f te r th e v a r ie ty b e n e fit p ro g ra m .

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OKLAHOMA AND CHRISTIAN RECORD

Youthful Blind Camper Accepts ChristBruce Schuelke, a recently baptized

young man, says Horseshoe Canyon Camp played a definite role in his path­way to Christ. This specialized camp­ing program was a joint effort between the Oklahoma Conference and the Christian Record Braille Foundation, our General Conference service or­ganization for the blind.

Bruce, who is blind and from Ne­braska, attended the first camp for blind children held in Oklahoma. Here for the first time he came in close con­tact with Seventh-day Adventists. These Christian counselors left a lasting im­pression upon his life.

T he thrill of camping and the spirit of God that emerged from the Okla­homa camp drew Bruce back to camp the following year. T he program had expanded to include a camp in Ne­braska that year so he was able to at­tend in his home state. W endell Car­penter, field representative for the Christian Record Braille Foundation was his counselor.

Mr, Carpenter had been instru­mental in getting Bruce to the Okla­homa camp and was now his close friend. “Each m orning Mr. Carpenter held m orning worship in our cabin. I really looked forward to this time,” recalls Bruce.

Religion became electrified as Bob W hite, another district representative for the foundation, described at camp council the “City of Zion” and God’s love. “I wanted to know more about this,” stated Bruce.

T his desire started the search for a Christian college and ended by being accepted at U nion College in the fall of 1972. Knowing that U nion College is operated by the Seventh-day Advent­ist Church, Bruce vowed that he would be one Catholic that they would not change!

W hat a wonderful surprise for Bruce when he discovered that the faculty and staff really cared about him. "They not only listened to my

problems, they helped me with solu­tions too.”

Studying his Bible more and more, with the aid of a fellow student, Bruce fell deeply in love with his Creator. He made his decision to follow all of God’s commandments and was baptized.

By joining the Literature Evangelism Club he is getting the training neces­sary to canvass this coming summer. Not only will this help him defray his college expenses but he will have the opportunity to tell others about Jesus.

Because of Bruce’s interest in people and their problems his m ajor is soci­ology. Going one step further he has applied for an appointm ent as a stu­dent missionary to the Korean Lan­guage School. This testifies to his "share your faith” philosophy.

Once again the Oklahoma Confer­ence and National Camps for Blind Children will be conducting a summer camp this year at Horseshoe Canyon Camp, July 1 to 6.

Visually impaired from birth, Bruce says, “You don’t miss what you never had, but I ’m glad I found Jesus at camp.”

S even c h ild re n w e re d e d ic a te d to th e L o rd on S a b b a th , M a rc h 10, 1973, in th e f i r s t s e rv ic e o f t h a t k in d in th e D u ra n t c h u rc h . Th e se in c lu d e d th e c h ild re n o f M r. and M rs . S ta n le y B ro c k , M r. a n d M rs . B o b b y C a r r , M r. and M rs . D a v id S in g e r, P a s to r and M rs . M e r lin S ta r r , and g ra n d ­c h ild re n o f M r. and M rs . Gene T a te .

In h is s e rm o n fo l lo w in g th e d e d ic a tio n , P a s to r S ta r r e m p h a s ize d th a t , t o a la rg e e x te n t, th e c h a ra c te r o f th e c h ild re n d e ­pends upon th e t r a in in g a nd th e e x a m p le p ro v id e d b y th e a d u lts t h a t s u r ro u n d th e m . N o t o n ly p a re n ts , b u t a lso each c h u rc h m e m b e r, he s ta te d , has a re s p o n ­s ib i l i t y to p ro v id e a C h r is t ia n e xa m p le .

A t th e c lose o f th e s e rv ic e , p a re n ts and o th e r c h u rc h m e m b e rs re d e d ic a te d th e m ­s e lve s to th e L o rd .

Gut-hrie Church Presents Temperance Before Local W C T L

T he April meeting of the Guthrie W omen’s Christian T e m p e r a n c e League was held recently in the Ad­ventist church. According to several league members, the program pre sented by Seventh-day Adventists is one of the best. “We always look for­ward to being in your church,” com­mented one lady. “T he instruction and help you give us is outstanding.”

T he program was arranged by local pastor, Ertis Johnson, in co-operation with the conference temperance de­partm ent. An outstanding feature was the presentation of “Smoking Sue” by several students from Parkview Junior Academy. As the students demonstrated the effects of smoking on Sue’s lungs, they added appropriate remarks about lung cancer, emphysema, and heart problems due to smoking.

Another part of the program was the showing of two temperance films; “Countdown” and “LSD, Insight or Insanity." Several of the persons pres­ent voiced appreciation for the educa­tional benefits of these films and ex­pressed hope that all high school stu­dents of Guthrie would be able to see them. Also, it was learned that most league members are regular subscribers to Listen magazine, our Adventist Journal of Better Living.

W a y n e E a s l e y , Temperance Secretary.B ru c e S ch u e lke

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All former church members and church school students are invited. Pot luck dinner will be served, and there will be a singspiration in the after­noon.

ELK CITY

Nine Baptized A fte r Tw o-W eek Series“T he Lord must have helped one

of our typists to make a mistake,” com­mented Forrest Tenbrook of the Elk City district. “Mrs. Connie Fuchs was

T he 1973 Texas Camp Meeting will open on Friday evening, June 8, in the new Pultar Auditorium. There will be several guest speakers here this year. We will have Elders A. E. Gibb and Carl Sundin from the General Confer­ence; Elder C. H. Tidwell from South­ern Asia Division; Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr., and the quartet from Voice of Prophecy; Elder Gordon Dal- rymple from Faith for Today; and

not on our interest list, but someone typed an address incorrectly and she got the handbill, attended the meet­ings, and has been baptized,” said the pastor.

Nine people were baptized in the two-week crusade conducted by Pastor Tenbrook, and sponsored by the local church. W hen questioned about the cost of the meetings the pastor smiled and announced, “T he offerings ran just a little ahead of our expenses.”

Mrs. Ray Ann Vann, another who was baptized, found the “Amazing Facts” folders on her door. W ithout seeing any visitors, on three successive weeks, she found the folders and filled them out. After moving across town, she mailed the three folders to the church, which brought the name to the pastor.

Two others who were baptized have already moved to Southwestern Union College.

Rene Noorbergen, to name a few. Rep­resentatives from the Educational Felts, Inc., of Angwin, California will be here for the Sabbath school workshop.

Plan now to attend every meeting you possibly can.Rene Noorbergen

As a journalist, foreign correspond­ent, and war correspondent, Rene Noorbergen has covered assignments in

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more than 80 countries during his more than 20 years in the news writing business for several magazines. W ith the publication of his first full-length biography, Jeane D ixon — M y Life and Prophecies in 1970 — a book which be­came a national best-seller overnight — he embarked on a new phase in his career. Another biography with his by­line, You Are Psychic, published in 1971, assured him a place among to­day’s experts on psychic phenomena. Both books were selected by Double­day’s bookclubs as Book-of-the-Month selections. Circulation thus far is in excess of 1,500,000.

In 1972, after careful investigation, Mr. Noorbergen embarked on another popular biography. Entitled, Ellen G. White, Prophet of Destiny, the book focused on thé life of the early pioneer- visionary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, comparing her to today’s lead­ing psychics and ending with the con­clusion that Ellen W hite’s prophetic ability fulfills all the Biblical require­ments for true prophets of God. H ard­back sales of the book approach the 50,000 mark within 12 months after publication. Paperback edition of this book has been scheduled for May 1974.

Because of the tremendous interest in spiritualist phenomena within the major denominations today, Mr. Noor­bergen has recently completed another manuscript, Glossolalia — the Sweet Sound of Ecstacy. T o be published by Pacific Press Publishing Association, it exposes the true nature of the modern- day gift of tongues, going beyond the Pentecostal phenomena in its quest to find the true master of the Charismatic Movement.Harold M. S. Richards, Jr.

Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr., is di- rector-speaker of T he Voice of Proph­ecy radiobroadcast. Elder Richards also

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serves as director of The Voice of Prophecy’s large Bible school, a corre- spendence organization which has grad­uated more than 500,000 adults and young people from its several Bible correspondence courses.

Another major responsibility for El­der Richards is direction of T he Voice of Prophecy Evangelistic Association, a unit composed of evangelistic teams which present public Bible Crusades in communities throughout North America. As an active participant in the Evangelistic Association, Pastor Richards personally leads two or three three-week Bible crusades each year, serving as crusade speaker.

Much sought after as a speaker for large youth congresses, summertime re­ligious convocations, special weeks of religious emphasis, and evangelistic cru­sades, Pastor Richards nonetheless re­serves time from his busy schedule to spend with his family, which includes, in addition to his wife Mary Margaret Gullet-Richards, three children — H ar­old M. S. Richards, III, John Lyle Richards, and Mary Margaret Richards.

Elder Richards was ordained at the 1956 Texas Camp Meeting and has also served as pastor in several Texas churches.King’s Heralds

T he King’s Heralds are a busy group of professional singers whose lives are quite literally not their own. John Ramsey, first tenor; Jerry Patton, sec­ond tenor; Jack Veazey, bariton; and Jim McClintock, bass, find themselves moving quickly from one meeting or recording session to another with little time in between to spend with their families.

Summertime finds the quartet travel­ing thousands of miles throughout North America, visiting many camp meetings. A specially equipped station- wagon is used for the quartet when there is a need to appear in several places in quick succession.

W hen they are at home base the quartet members are kept busy. Prac­tice and actual recording sessions are part of a regular schedule.

T he King’s Heralds sing in 12 dif­ference languages, and their songs are used on Voice of Prophecy programs aired on stations throughout the world.

And when their singing activities do not demand their time, the quartet members are at work where their sec­ond talents show through. John Ram­sey is a member of the recording studio engineering staff. Jerry Patton works as a tape duplicator. Jack Veazey helps in

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preparation of foreign language pro­grams and in the Voice of Prophecy Printing Department; and Jim Mc­Clintock applies his expertise in busi­ness administration at the broadcast’s accounting office.

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T h e S a n ta A n n a S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n t is t C h u rc h opened i ts C o m m u n ity S e rv ic e C e n te r on Fae S tre e t re c e n t ly . T h e p a s ­to r , Sam M ille r , gave a s h o r t re sum e o f w e lfa re w o rk as c a r r ie d on b y th e A d ­v e n t is t c h u rc h . E ld e r G. C h a r le s D a r t w as th e m a in s p e a k e r. F re d M u r ra y , w h o is w e ll-a c q u a in te d w it h th e w o r k in S a n ta A n n a , sp oke to th e a u d ie n c e g a th e re d a t th e e n tra n c e . E ld e r D a r t c u t th e r ib b o n . T h o m a s W r is to n , c i t y m a y o r , w a s d e ­ta in e d , b u t ca m e la te r and w a s im p re sse d w it h th e w a y th e v a n is k e p t in re a d in e ss fo r a d is a s te r .

M rs . J o h n H a r t , C o m m u n ic a t io n s S e rv ic e S e c re ta ry .

Charles W illiam s Is New Texas Publishing Secretary

Charles (Chuck) Williams is the new publishing secretary for the Texas Con­ference. He was elected March 29, at the meeting of the Executive Commit­tee. He has already been in the office and recruiting students at Southwestern U nion College. I t was very evident, as the balloting proceeded at the execu­tive Committee, that the Lord was lead­ing to this man. I am confident that God’s Spirit will use him in greater and greater advances of the literature evangelism work in Texas.

Brother Williams has just returned from a three-year term of service as the union publishing secretary for the Republic of Zaire. This is formerly the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prior to his mission work he was an assistant publishing leader in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference.P a s to r and M rs . C h a r le s W il l ia m s and d a u g h te r .

I n te r io r o f n e w S a n ta A n n a C o m m u n ity S e rv ic e C e n te r.

W hile attending Southern Mission­ary College he met Marjorie Sue (Suzy) who is now his wife. They were

married in 1967 following completion of their work at Southern Missionary College. They have one daughter, Marci, who is two years old. It is my

privilege to officially welcome Chuck, Suzy, and Marci on behalf of all the literature evangelists, pastors, and workers of the Texas Conference. May God grant them abundant grace as they join our conference family.

G. C h a r l e s D a r t , President, Texas Conference.

KEENE

Church Seeks Missing MembersT he Keene Church desires to learn

the present addresses of the following: Michael Blanche, Gary Boelter, Brenda Calder, Mrs. Roger Denman, Glenn Gibson, Mrs. Andrew Lindelow, Bev­erly Stephens, David Stephens, and Fred Stockton.

If you know the address of any of these, please send it to Keene Seventh- day Adventist Church, Keene, T X 76059.

TE X IC O C A M P M E E T IN GJune 15-23, 1973 Sandia View Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico

TENT AND EQUIPMENT ORDER AND APPLICATION BLANKNAME ....................................................................................................................................................................

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D orm ito ry Room .................................................................................................................. $24.00 D orm ito ry Room fo r less than fu l l tim e, per day .................................................. 4.00 Tent com ple te fo r tw o (w ard robe , ligh ts , cots, chairs, tab le) ......................... 20.00 Cots, extra each .................................................................................................................. 1.75 Tent com plete fo r tw o fo r less than fu l l tim e , per day ..................................... 3.00 Tra ile r space (w ith lights) ............................................................................................... 8.00 Private te n t space (no lights) ........................................................................................ 4.00 Barracks per p lace per n ig h t (cot included) ...... 1.50 N um ber o f persons in our party.

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Texas 79105.2. Reservations by le tte r on ly . NO TELEPHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED.3. Reservation dead line: June 5.4. A ll reservations w il l be acknow ledged by re turn m ail. Please b rin g acknow ledge­

m ent w ith you to the locating booth.5. Special consideration g iven aged and in firm applicants fo r d o rm ito ry rooms.6. No bedd ing supp lied .7. Pets n o t p erm itted . PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM.8. Tents not rented to teen-agers w ith o u t chaperon.9. Cafeteria meals availab le except on Sabbath.

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SUC Director of Student Finance Speaks to Prospective Students

T he costs of going to college have been rising steadily and continue to rise. Many students and their parents, looking ahead, are beginning to fear they may not be able to meet these costs when the time comes, and many others know already that they won’t be able to meet them without help. If you are one of these students or parents, we would like to show you how to get through the apparent maze of compli­cations surrounding this problem, how to compare the basic costs of going to college with your own financial situa­tion, how to figure out whether you will need financial aid, and if so how much and how to go about getting it.

T his aid is available, more of it than most people realize. Hundreds of Sev­enth-day Adventist youth receive help each year toward meeting the costs of education after academy or high school. Chances are excellent that you will be one of these if you begin to think realistically now about how much you will be able to afford and whether or not you will need financial aid to carry out your plans. If you do need aid, you will certainly give yourself the best chance of getting it by planning ahead and making application at the right time.

At SUC, an array of financial aid programs are offered to the student with a demonstrated need. This year, over $250,000 in loans have been made available to our students, almost $55,000 in grants have been awarded, $40,000 in scholarships have been given,D a v id H op e , d ir e c to r o f s tu d e n t fin a n c e .

touch with the Director of Student Fi­nance, Southwestern Union College, Keene, T X 76059. We should have a financial program (s) to fill your need. Remember, though, that the first step is up to you. Please call or write.

D a v id M. H o p e , Director of Student Finance, Southwestern Union College.

M eet Your Student Missionaries

and over $260,000 will be earned in student labor on our campus this year. In addition to the financial aid men­tioned above, thousands of dollars in veterans benefits, social security bene­fits, and state rehabilitation payments have been made to SUC students.

A Christian education is indeed a bargain at Southwestern Union Col­lege. SUC’s tuition is the second lowest among our Adventist colleges in North America. Others have tuition packages that are almost $300 above the SUC rate. But we hasten to add that quality is not sacrificed for economy on the SUC campus.

T he best is none to good for our youth. This is the thinking of the SUC staff, our church leaders, and I am sure that of each parent. The best is avail­able to students who look toward SUC for their post-secondary needs. O ur faculty is second-to-none and our facili­ties compare with the best of our size. A high-ranking U.S. Office of Education official recently visited our campus, and after touring our facilities, had much praise for our well-planned campus and its facilities. He remarked that his work had taken him to hundreds of colleges throughout the nation and he had never seen a food service facility that could compare with SUC’s cafe­teria.

Education is a necessity in the world in which we live today. I am reminded of a commencement address by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in which he summed up the plight of the high school or academy graduate in the following words:

“We have entered an age in which education is not just a luxury perm itting some men an advantage over others. It has be­come a necessity without which a person is defenseless in this complex, industrialized society.. . . We have truly entered the century of the educated m an.”

If you have the desire to go to col­lege but feel you can’t afford it, get in

Once again it is time to introduce one of Southwestern Union College’s student missionaries, but as I write this article, I am grasping for words. How can one adequately describe a love story, the romantic love of youth studded with the more seasoned love for God and man?

In beginning, let us glance backward to June, 1972, and the day Paul Med- lin departed for a year’s student mis­sionary service in Pussan, Korea. He left behind someone who had grown dear to him — so dear, in fact, that after a flurry of letters and several tele­grams, he had extracted a promise from her to join his life plans upon his return.

M a v is B os ton P a u l M e d lin

Leaving in June for Korea after exchanging their sacred vows, the Med- lins will locate in Seoul where Paul will assist Dr. M. T . Bascom, director of the Korean Language School. Mavis Boston Medlin will teach English and Bible.

Reports from the Korean Language Schools indicate that 71 people were baptized last year as a result of God blessing their efforts.

G a r y C h r is t m a n , Director, Student Missionary Activities.

M id -A pril A lum ni W eekend Is Best Y et

April 13 and 14, 1973, saw the largest Alumni celebration ever held at Keene. Representatives of 68 of the graduating classes totaling 450 to 500 persons were in attendance for the weekend pro­

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gram. Included in those attending were 20 members of the Golden Jubilee Class of 1923!

Highlights of the celebration in­cluded vesper and church services at the Keene church, a tremendous pot- luck dinner at the Pultar Pavilion, a musical concert and dedication of a new organ in Evans Hall, and a ban­quet and business session in the College Cafeteria. T he dedication of the Pio­neer Memorial Entrance, scheduled as a principal event of the afternoon, was postponed until the evening banquet due to rain.

T he evening’s program, chaired by Alumni President Lee Carter, included reading of the class prophecy of 1923, introduction of honored classes, and a testimonial honoring the Mattison fam­ily of Keene who have given to the Seventh-day Adventist Church a total of 377 years of service.

Alumni officers for 1973-74 were elected as follows: Elder Lee Carter, president; Mr. Morris Lowry, vice president; one-year board members: Mrs. David Hope and Mr. Luther T a l­ley; two-year board members: Mrs. Cleo Edeburn and Mrs. Ernest McClean;M rs . J o e rs p la y s p ip e o rg a n a t d e d ic a tio n s e rv ice s .

-S#>three-year board members: Mrs. E. L. Phillips and Mrs. Flora Lindsey. Alter­nates: Mrs. Roger Davis and Dr. John Perryman. Dr. Charles Hogan, SUC dean of students, the executive secre­tary; and Mr. Roy Hunt, SUC associate business manager, the treasurer, were appointed by the president of the col­lege. C h a r l e s H o g a n ,

Dean of Students.

CAMPUS FLASHES

E ld e r and M rs . H . H . M a tt is o n ( le f t ) and E ld e r O. O. M a tt is o n a lo n g w it h o th e r m e m be rs o f th e M a tt is o n fa m i ly w e re hon o re d a t th e e v e n in g p ro g ra m .

► Ted Ramirez, a jun io r business m ajor now res id ing in Keene, Texas, was elected Stu­dent Association pres ident fo r the 1973-74 school year. O the r officers elected to the SA w ere B ill Reese, C larem ore, O klahom a, and Keene, Texas, vice-president; Dennis Robb, W a lnu t Ridge, Arkansas, treasurer; S yb ill Lemons, Houston, Texas, secretary. The re lig ious v ice-president w il l be M ark McGehee, Oklahom a C ity ; and the social vice-president is B illy Sanders fro m Keene, Texas. C om pleting the slate o f officers fo r the com ing year w il l be "S ou thw este rne r," e d ito r, Stanley Sherrill o f Shreveport, Loui­siana, and "M iz p a h " e d ito r, M ike Blanche, G entry , Arkansas. Ron Krueger and M ike Scarbrough, bo th fro m G en try , Arkansas, w ere elected senators-at-large. In add ition to the above elected officers, each class o f the co llege w il l select one senator to rep­resent them fo r the com ing year. This year's e lection m arked the greatest vo ter p a rtic ipa tion in school h is to ry w ith 338 students, a lm ost 70% o f those e lig ib le , casting ballo ts.

► SUC students are p a rtic ipa ting in a new "Crusade A ga inst D rugs" sponsored by the Publish ing D epartm ent o f the Southwest­ern Union Conference. Local officers fo r the cam paign include: Haro ld Heath, president, Heinz Linzer, vice-president; and Jew e ll A ppenze lle r, secretary. These and other students w il l partic ipa te in a lite ra tu re and w itness ing cam paign in m ajor cities o f the Southwest Union th is summer.

► Lane Casey, Larry M cK instry, M yrna Fisher, Debbie Hyde, and Mrs. Sh irley P interich represented SUC at the n a tio n w id e , CABL (C olleg ia te A dventis ts fo r Better L iv ing) con­vention at A nd rew s U nive rs ity , A p r il 18-20. The emphasis o f the CABL clubs is on youth so lv ing drug and tem perance p rob lem s on campuses w ith o u t resorting to fo rce . Their objective is p reven ta tive education ra ther than curative action.

► Dr. D exter Beary, Dr. Richard M cC lusky, and 12 students spent three days e arly in A p r il at the U n ive rs ity o f Texas M arine Station near Port Aransas, s tudy ing G u lf Coast ecology, especia lly re la ted to b irds. Stu­dents on the tr ip included Lisa Pauly, Laura B u rg to rf, L indy Roberts, Steve Fiedler, D oyle N iek, A lan Sandefur, Rick W ilkes, K it C url, Ray M eyers, M ike Scarbrough, M ark M ille r, and B illy Reich.

► SUC students have begun another evange­lis tic series o f meetings in Burleson Texas. A c tiv ities are d irected b y M ark McGehee, re lig ious vice-president o f the S tudent As­sociation, under the supervis ion o f Elder Stanley Steiner o f the Keene Seventh-day A dven tis t church. A sim ila r e ffo r t was held last year in the a ira to rium w ith students conducting a ll services. This year the m eet­ings, A p r il 27 th ro u gh M ay 5, w il l be con­ducted by Dave R itter, Terry Beuchler, Gary Ivey, and G ary Rustad. Students have can­vassed the Burleson area w ith handb ills , lite ra tu re , and B ible studies.

C H O R A L IE R S ' S P R IN G T O U R — S U C ’s C o llege c h o ra l g ro u p , th e C h o ra lie rs , have ju s t re tu rn e d f ro m a su cce ss fu l c o n c e r t to u r to L o u is ia n a and c e n tra l T e x a s . D r. John R ead, c h a irm a n o f th e D e p a r tm e n t o f M u s ic and c h o ra l d ire c to r , w it h 38 s tu d e n ts and m e m b e rs o f h is s ta f f , p rese n te d sacred and re lig io u s c o n c e rts to e n th u s ia s t ic a u d ie n c e s in S h re v e p o r t on A p r i l 5, B a to n Rouge on A p r i l 6, N ew O rle a n s on A p r i l 7, L u fk in on A p r i l 8, and F o r t W o r th on A p r i l 15th. T h e y a lso app e a red S a tu rd a y e v e n in g , A p r i l 14 a t K eene as p a r t o f th e a n n u a l h o m e co m in g w ee ke n d p ro g ra m . D r. Read has expressed h is a p p re c ia t io n fo r th e f r ie n d ly and h o s p ita b le re c e p tio n th a t th e C h o ra lie rs re ce ive d a t each p lace . T h e co lle g e is p leased to p a r t ic ip a te in th e se to u rs o f ta le n t to th e v a r i ­ous s e c tio n s o f th e g re a t S o u th w e s te rn U n io n o f S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n t is ts .

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Germs! They are not as frightening as you might imagine, according to

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Meat boycotts and food pollution are commonplace topics these days. In The ABC’s of Feeding Your Family, you will learn a few simple facts that will help you plan a balanced diet in spite of the many problems that face the consumer today. T he author (Dr. Anderson again) discusses the place of vitamins and minerals in the diet and offers many practical suggestions for food preparation.

Do you know the im portant things to do at the scene of an accident? W hat about the im portant things N O T to do? Basic First A id gives concise in­structions for common emergencies, such as shock, animal bite, poisoning, frostbite, and fainting. A handy hand­book tha t’s perfect for every home and office. Keep one in the car glove com­partm ent, too.

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B A U C U M , D ew e y , of A tlanta , T ex., age 74, died a t Longview , T ex., A pril 13, 1973. H e is survived by his w ife, M yrtle; one son, D ew ey D .; three grandchildren, and

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A REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 1973

Program A — “ A NIGHT OF DO O M " — ManaguaExactly one month after an earthquake hit Managua, the Mission Spotlight team visited the area. Docu­mented reports, miracle stories, visuals of the ruins of the Adventist mission office and churches — all com-

I bine to making a moving program.

Program B — CuracaoCuracao is the largest of the Netherland Antilles. It is located in the Caribbean Sea off the north coast of Venezuela. A documented miracle story is told by the president of the Seventh-day Adventist mission.

Program C — ColombiaTwo decades ago religious freedom was a precious goal sought by Sabbath keepers in Colombia, South America. Today the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the largest Protestant denomination in the country. Focus is on the Colombia-Venezuela Union College in Medellin.

MISSION SPOTLIGHT is a regu la r Sabbath school fea tu re sponsored by the Sabbath School D epartm en t o f the General Conference. D uring the present qua rte r, 759 churches — fro m A laska to M iam i and H aw aii to New England — are using a M ission S p o tlig h t p rogram once each m onth . N on -p a rtic ip a ting Sabbath schools in terested in th is specia l fea tu re should contac t th e ir local conference Sabbath school secretary.

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tw o brothers. S erv ices w ere conducted by Elder E. O. McCoun, w ith Elder R ay O s­borne assistin g . E . O'. McCoun.F E W E u n ic e E f f ie , ag e 87 o f M ineola, T ex., died a t the W ood M em orial N ursing Hom e, March 29, 1973. She w as a m em ­ber of the T yler S even th -d ay A d ven tist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ed; four sons: W ilern, E rnest, Gilbert, and Loy; six daughters: Mrs. Irvin N oles, Mrs. E rnest Bunch, Mrs. T. C. Scott, Mrs. W. C. Calvery, Mrs. Jam es L eslie, and Mrs. M erril Roberts. E. O. McCoun.G O O D E , M rs . M a m ie , w as born in A la ­bam a, Feb. 4, 1887, and died Feb. 15, 1973, in P lainview , T ex. She leav es to mourn one brother, R eginald Landrum ; and tw o sisters: J ess ie and A nnie L an­drum, and a h o st of friends. Mrs. Goode w as a fa ith fu l m em ber of the P lainview S even th -d ay A d v en tist Church.G. L. Burton.G IF F O R D , A n n ie L a u ra S ib le y , w as born A pril 1, 1895 in B ossier P arish, La., and died in Shreveport, La., Dec. 11, 1972.S ister Gifford w as baptized in 1904 by E lder S. B. H orton, president of the L oui­s ia n a Conference of S.D .A . and w as a m em ber of th e Shreveport-F irst Church at the tim e of her death.Survivors include four sons: Lynol S., John M., Edw ard M. Jr., and W illiam C .; a daughter, A nnie L aurie (lovingly known to her friends around the world as “L ock ie” and w ho served for 18 years as a m issionary in China and Southern A sia ); a brother, John S. Sibley; two s isters, Mrs. Lola Collins, and Mrs. L ettie Collins; e igh t grandchildren, and 10 g rea t­grandchildren.F uneral serv ices w ere conducted by Elder J. H. W ardrop, a ss is ted by Elder B. P. H askell. Interm ent w as in R in g­gold, La., w here she a w a its the call of the L ifegiver. J. H. Wardrop.H u g h e s , M a ry E ., w as born M ay 1, 1913, and died in Tyler, T ex., March 31, 1973, after a very brief hospitalization . For m any years S ister H ughes tau ght in the children’s Sabbath school d ivision a t T y ­ler. She i s survived by one daughter, Carolyn; and three sons: Mark, Steve, and D avid; one sister , and tw o brothers.E . O. McCoun.R IC H T E R , A lb e r t , w as born in H ill Co., T ex., on N ov. 26, 1880, and died in Cle­burne, T ex., M arch 21, 1973. Mr. R ichter’s parents w ere am ong the first se ttlers who m oved to K eene.In 1900, he m arried L illie Rollins. She preceded him in death in 1958. T en ch il­dren w ere born to th is union. In 1959 A lbert R ichter w as m arried to Mrs. Jenny Craig, who died in 1971. Mr. R ichter r e ­cen tly becam ea m em ber of the K eene S even th -d ay A d v en tist Church.Survivors are three sons: Robert, John­ny, and Claude; seven daughters: Mrs. M aude H udm an, Mrs. A nnie M ae Branum , Mrs. L ucille Lucus, Mrs. Edna Schisler, Mrs. L oneta Pauly, Mrs. Jeroline W ilson, and Mrs. H elen Barber; one sister, 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren .Services w ere conducted by E lders S. J. Steiner and C. D. W ellm an. B rother R ich­ter w a s laid to rest in the K eene C em e­tery w here he a w a its the resurrection morning. Stan ley J. Steiner.S C H A E F F L E R , E m m a A m e lia , w a s born April 6, 1894 in F essenden , N .D ., and passed aw ay April 18, 1973. She w as m ar­ried to Fred Schaeffler in 1913. In 1910 sh e w as baptized and becam e a member of th e S even th -d ay A d v en tist Church. D uring th ese years she has served the church in several different w ays, b ut the la s t few years th a t her health perm itted she worked in the C om m unity Services of the church. She is survived by her h u s­band, Fred; one son, Bill; s ix daughters: Mrs. Ruben Strieker, E sth er Schaeffler, Marion Flock, Mrs. Sam Feil, Mrs. Herb Boghry, and Mrs. H. R. Crain; tw o broth­ers, tw o sisters, n ine grandchildren, six

great-grandchildren , and m any other rela ­tives and friends. One son, Albert, pre- ceeded her in death. A. L. May.S C H U L T Z , M rs . H e rm a n , w as born Dec. 28, 1895, in Shattuck , Indian Territory. Throughout the years she w as a c tiv e in the fam ily store, in farm ing, and ran ch ­

ing. H er husband died in 1963. One child, Robert A llen, w as born to th is union. In 1931 she becam e a m em ber of th e S h a t­tuck S even th -d ay A d v en tist Church. She is survived by her son, Robert; four grandchildren, tw o brothers, and two sisters. One brother and one s ister pre- ceeded her in death. A. B. May.

ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA CAMP MEETINGOZARK ACADEMY — GENTRY, ARKANSAS — JUNE 8-16, 1973

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Address

C ity .................................................................. State............................................ Z ip Code .......................

Camp m eeting rates as established by the Board o f Trustees are as fo llo w s :

Baker Hall — Boys' Dorm — $30.00 per room fo r camp m eeting tim e.Evans Hall — G irls ' Dorm — $40.00 per room fo r camp m eeting tim e.

I f not fo r fu l l tim e — $5.00 per person per n ig h t, i f space is ava ilab le . Please desig­nate on th is fo rm the n igh ts you w il l need accom m odations. Send room depos it o f $10.00 to :

Principa l O zark Academ y G en try , Arkansas 72734

You may b ring campers o r tra ile rs . Meals w il l be served a t the ca feteria.Plan n ow to attend camp m eeting at O zark Academ y. Guest speakers fro m the

General Conference and the Southwestern Union w il l be w ith us. Special camp m eeting prices w ill be availab le a t the book stand

Spend yo u r vacation at camp m eeting in the bea u tifu l O zarks! First m eeting w il l beg in at 7:30 Friday n igh t, June 8. M eetings w il l conclude w ith the Saturday n ig h t m eeting, June 16. It is requested th a t no pets be b rou g h t to the encam pm ent due to the concentration o f people and the p rob lem s re la ted w ith anim als, e t cetra. 9-2

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LOCATING COMMITTEEP.O. Box 11620Fort W orth , Texas 76110

Please make the follow ing reservations for me for the camp meet­ing, Southwestern Union College, Keene, Texas, June 8 -1 6 . The prices below are for entire camp meeting period................... Tents, flo o r, e le c tr ic ity ,* and fu rn itu re as availab le ................................. $20.00.................. Rooms, H am ilton Hall (boys' d o rm ito ry ) .......... 25.00.................. Rooms, Harmon Hall (g ir ls ' d o rm ito ry ) ........................................................... 25.00

Harmon Hall room s are no t ava ilab le to those w ith ch ild ren u‘rvder 12. Please state num ber o f cots needed.

.................. C ot and Pad in d o rm ito ry te n t (no linens p rov ided) ................................. 3.00

.................. Space fo r campers, tra ile rs , o r personal tents, e le c tric ity o n ly p rov ided 5.00*Cam per m ust supp ly ow n extension cord to reach o u tle t in to ten t — should be 20-25'. * l f hookups fo r campers are ava ilab le — the re w il l be add itiona l charge.NOTE:

No blankets, linens, o r p illo w s fu rn ished in e ithe r the tents o r the rooms.No pets are perm itted in e ithe r d o rm ito ry .Reservations w il l not be held a fte r 7:00 p.m . June 8, unless w e are no tif ie d o f late

arriva l.A deposit o f $10.00 is requ ired on a ll reservations b y M ay 14.Deposits are re fundab le o n ly i f you n o t ify us you are not com ing, and w e receive

notice by June 7.A ll reservations must be fo r fu l l camp m eeting period .K ind ly try to adjust a rriva l tim e be fo re sundow n.K ind ly make arrangem ents fo r yo u r large pets as th e y w il l no t be a llo w e d on the

cam pground.

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NOWYou hear the Hour of Prophecy each week day on the Daylight Saving Time schedule — tell your neighbors.

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M onday th ro u g h Friday, 9 p.m . CDST M onte rey, M exico

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M onday th ro u gh Friday, 10 p.m . CDST Del Rio, Texas

K C T A1030 on y o u r A M dia l

M onday th ro u gh Friday, 7 :15 a.m. CDST Corpus C hris ti, Texas

Hour of ProphecyBOB THROWER, Speaker

S T A P L E S , M rs . W . R ., w as born in E n ­gland, Sept. 2, 1894, and died in Cleburne, T ex., March 23, 1973. S ister S taples w as a fa ith fu l m em ber of the Cleburne S even th- day A d v en tist Church for more than 50 years.She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Pearl E m ily E van s; tw o step -son s; Paul R. Staples, Sr. and H oward W illiam S ta ­ples, tw o s isters: 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren , and tw o grea t-g rea t- grandchildren. S ister S taples a w a its the ca ll of the life g iver in th e Cleburne M em orial C em etery.W . Arm our Potter.S T U B B L E F IE L D , G eorge A ., w as born April 19, 1911, in B ristow , Okla., and died March 7, 1973 in Pryor, Okla.H e m oved to Chouteau, O klahom a in 1923 and w as a m em ber of the Seven th - day A d v en tist Church. H e w as a heavy duty equipm ent operator, and a se lf-e m ­ployed m echanic.H e is survived by tw o sons, Stanley, and M elvin; one daughter, D eloris A l- berty; tw o sisters, Mary H ayn es and F lor­ence M ickens; and e igh t grandchildren.W . H. Sorenson.T U R N E R , D a is y L ith e r la n d , w a s born Sept. 1, 1887, in Cairo, 111. and died Aug. 29, 1972. S ister Turner w as baptized in 1910 into the S even th -d ay A d ven tist Church. In 1921 S ister L itherland m arried Jam es E. Carter w ho preceded her in death in 1952. On O ctober 14, 1964 she married Jam es Turner.She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jean Carter Sunnyborn, four grandchil­dren, and a h ost of loved ones and friends. Interm ent w as m ade in L a fa y ­ette, La., w h ere she a w a its the ca ll of the Lifegiver. E. A. R icketts.W O M A C K , M iss L in d a , w a s b o m inR aleigh, N.C ., June 5, 1885, and cam e to T exas w hen she w as one year old. She passed aw a y in K eene A pril 5, 1973. H er hom e w as in Sherm an w here sh e w as a m em ber of th e Sherm an-D enton church. Survivors are a sister, E ffie W om ack of Town H all C onvalescent H om e, K eene, T ex.; a brother W illie W om ack, of M oun­tain H om e, T enn.; a nephew , tw o n ieces, and a h ost of friends. D avid Copsey.

Send a ll business notices to your local con­ference office fo r approva l. Rate: f i f t y w ords o r less, one inse rtion , $5.00. Each add itiona l w o rd , inc lud ing names and addresses, 5c per w o rd . Paym ent m ust accompany copy. No re fund on cancellations.

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18 SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD

on the recorda heart-to-heart chat w ith your union conference president

Honesty Is M ore Than A Policy

"H onesty is the best policy” is an adage well- know n in business. H onesty is a good policy — no doub t about tha t, bu t honesty is m ore than policy. It is a principle.

In these days of situation ethics, w hen a little lie is acceptable so long as it helps reach good ends, the tru th is sometimes evasive. Is it acceptable to te ll an out-and-out falsehood if it is all fo r a good purpose? Let m e answer tha t question by asking another. Is a good purpose well served by telling a lie? T he answer is no.

G od is the A uthor of tru th and tru th is the great divine incentive tow ard w hich we all as Christians move. Jesus said, "Y e shall know the tru th , and the tru th shall m ake you free.” Jo hn 8:32. W ith Jesus you always find tru th . " I am the way, the tru th and the life .” (Jo h n 14:6) are the w ords of the Saviour. Y ou can know th a t the M aster never, under any circumstance, ever u ttered one w ord tha t was any­th ing bu t pure tru th . G od and tru th are synony­mous. H e is tru th . T here is no variance or turning. T o know G od is to know tru th .

Satan is the father of lies. H e is the great de­ceiver. H e is slick and slippery. H e is not only the greatest liar, bu t he is so sm ooth he can m ake a lie appear as tru th and m illions believe. H e started his lying program in heaven. H e raised a question about the integrity o f G od the Father. M illions of holy angels w ere affected. T h ink o f it — holy an­gels o f G od, in heaven (a perfect env ironm ent)

w here there had never been sin — were affected. O ne-half o f them were affected at one point. One- th ird of the angels o f heaven w ere no t only a f­fected, bu t also believed Satan’s big lie against G od and became follow ers of Satan and enemies o f G od. H ere on earth today, far m ore people believe Satan and his angels than those th a t believe in G od the Father, G od the Son, and G od the H oly Spirit.

T he w hole controversy betw een C hrist and Satan is basically and finally a question over w ho is te ll­ing the tru th and w ho is te lling a lie.

I believe in Jesus. I know H e does no t lie. I be­lieve H e is all tha t H e says H e is. I believe H e can do all H e says H e can do — and m ore. I w ould ra ther take one w ord o f tru th from Jesus than a trillion trillio n of Satan’s sophistries. W ith Jesus I w ill never be misled. H e w ill never fail me — or forsake me. H e is the only O ne w ho always, under every circum stance and condition, w ithout variance, tells the tru th . T ru th is beauty. T ru th is life. T ru th is a princip le. T ru th is Jesus.

Follow ers o f Jesus m ust always tell the tru th as a m atter o f principle, no t policy. Policy changes and adjusts to situations, bu t tru th always rem ains the same — yesterday, today, and forever — like Jesus, i t ’s A uthor. I m ust live and abide by the g reat principles o f tru th . H onesty dem ands it, fo r h o n ­esty is m ore than a policy. I t is a g reat princip le o f tru th and life.

Y ours fo r honesty as a m atter of principle,

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"T hose w ho choose honesty as their com panion w ill em body it in all the ir acts.” Testim onies vol. 4, p. 607.

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