VOL. XX, NO.5 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 3, 1992

Russian media will tap skillsof new volunteers at project

by donating 70 boxes of eyeglass­es and frames for the foundation.

In 1987 Mr. Helge met MamaMpinga Mwakana, president ofthe Foundation for the Blind. (Mr.Helge was accompanied by Ber­nard Andrist, who, from Geneva,Switzerland, erves brethren inFrench- peaking Africa, andKalume Lunganga Mvita andNdayi Kakwanga Mpinda, twomembers in Zaire.)

"Mama Mpinga has been ex­tremely upportive of the Church'sapplication for recognition," saidMr. Helge. "She is a person whotruly manifests deep concern forthe handicapped in Zaire."

'A great blessing'Olivier Carion. French Office

manager. said recognition "is agreat ble ing that may help theChurch gain future recognition inother African countries."

Eighty-two members live inZaire, 225 brethren attend congre­gations in Kin hasa, Boma andLubumbashi.

This year a student from Zaireis attending Ambassador College.After many difficulties in obtain­ing appropriate visas, he was ableto leave Zaire last September, saidMr. Andrist.

Start: eight people in a hotelThe church in Zaire got under

way in 1974, when the lateHarold Jackson asked eight peo­ple to his hotel room in Kinsha a,the capital. Each thought he orshe was the only one being askedto come.

Mr. Jackson baptized one per­son, and the others asked him forpermission to meet every Sab­bath.

A few years later one of themtold of hi meeting with Mr. Jack­son: "I lived near Matadi, whichis 280 kilometers [about 175miles] from Kinshasa, but I didn'teven have transportation for gel­ting to Matadi," he said.

"As I came to the street to go toMatadi-by what means I stilldidn't know-a Mercede carpassed me, stopped and offered todrop me off at my destination,which wa the station. In another

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Site coordinators planbalanced program for Feast

Festival coordinators gathered in Pasadena Feb. 19 to 21for the 1992 Festival Conference.

In his opening address, evangelist Joseph Tkach Jr.,director of Church Administration U.S., told coordinators thatthey would assume more responsibility for the speakingschedule at the Feast this year.

This is to ensure members receive a more balanced pro­gram of messages, said Victor Kubik, assistant director ofChurch Administration U.S.

"People attend the Feast of Tabernacles to hear about themeaning of the Festival and the world to come. We want tomake sure that sermons relevant to the Feast are not over­looked and that messages do not overlap," said Mr. Kubik.

Coordinators will, therefore, work with the Festival speak­ers with regard to subject choice and content to better pro­vide "meat in due season" for Feastgoers.

Over the three days the site coordinators heard aboutFestival procedures, housing negotiations, social activityideas, accounting methods, media training, the five-yearcomputer plan and had computer training.

Zaire: Church receivesofficial recognition

President Mobutu Sese Seko ofZaire signed documents grantingofficial recognition to the ChurchDec. 9.

Ralph Helge, director of LegalServices, presented the applica­tion for recognition to the min­istry of justice during a visit toZaire in March 1987.

While in Zaire Mr. Helge alsovisited government officials,including the president's wife,Mama Mobutu Bobi Ladawa.

Pastor General J0 eph W.Tkach had just approved a pro­gram to assist disabled people inZaire, so Mr. Helge presented adonation to the Mama MobutuFoundation for the Blind inZaire.

Mr. Tkach also approved dona­tions of white canes and ewing,braille and thermoform machine .A thermoform machine uses heatto make pictures for the blind,who learn by touching the pic­tures.

Church members helped, too,

New WN fold to save $20,000

Ina move that will save the Church $20,000 in postage costseach year, Worldwide News copies going to members in the

United States are now folded to the size of a business let­ter.

The idea was prompted by a 16 percent rate increase atthe end of 1991 that the United States Postal Service (USPS)charges nonprofit mailers for large items.

"Part of that increase can be offset by folding the WNsmaller to comply with USPS regulations for letter-sizemailings," said Stephen Gent, assistant publicationsproduction manager.

According to Eric Shaw, manager of the Postal Center:"The USPS bases its rates on how much it costs them tohandle the mail. Since smaller items can be processed ontheir letter-size equipment they give us a discount."

Terry Smirl, Postal Center production coordinator, added,"Since the USPS spends more to handle larger items,Congress felt that mailers, not taxpayers, should pay forthese extra costs."

"About 20,000 copies for overseas members will stillreceive the half fold," Mr. Gent said. "Since the extra foldingcosts more, the international areas may not wish to switch tothe new fold."

The Worldwide News will carry "Tuesday" on its folio linesinstead of "Monday," to accurately reflect the day the paper isready for distribution.

Think of what God has donefor us! Not only has God grant­ed us the bles ing of physicallife, he ha called us out of ourworthless, self-oriented exis­tence to make us partakers of thedivine nature (II Peter 1:4).

In his eternal and perfect love,he has redeemed us from oursins, washing us clean by theblood of his sinless Son fromour own sinful corruption, andhas given us new life in Christthrough the gift of the HolySpirit (Romans 8:1).

Jesus Christ is indeed the per­(See PERSONAL, page 3)

through the development of atelevision program-from scriptwriting to [mal editing, as well ashow to use a television camera,"

he added.After meeting with

representatives of Peters­burg Television-RadioCo. who visited here Feb.2 to 7, the Rehors saidthe Russians seemedexcited about tappingtheir skills.

"They are looking forwhat they call Westernintelligence," said Mr.Rehor. "That means ideasthat will help them to bemore efficient and suc­cessful now that theircountry is moving towardprivate enterprise."

The Rehors spent aweek in Iowa visitingfamily before leaving for

Bonn, Germany. Feb. 16 to meetJohn Karlson, regional directorfor German-speaking areas. TheSt. Petersburg project is nowbeing administered from the Ger­man Regional Office.

They spent a week with Mr.Karlson before leaving for Russiato meet the Worthings and Deb­bie.

12:2). By his grand victory oversin and death, including everycorruption, every evil and thedevil himself, Jesus has enabledus to enter into true life (ICorinthians 15:57).

Through this great sacrifice,plarmed from the foundation ofthe world, we are enabled tofreely come before the verythrone of God with confidenceand abounding hope.

"His intent was that now,through the church, the manifoldwisdom of God should be madeknown to the rulers and authori­ties in the heavenly realms,according to his eternal purposewhich he accomplished in ChristJesus our Lord. In him andthrough faith in him we mayapproach God with freedom andconfidence" (Ephesians 3: 10­12).

How glorious and wonderfulis our calling and salvation inJesu Christ! Through theunsearchable mercies of God,we have been made partakers ofhis perfect gifts and participantsin the new life of the gloriousage to come (1 Peter 1:3-5).

Although the Passover isindeed a sober time as we reflecton the suffering and death of ourSavior, it is also a time ofunspeakable spiritual joy, forour loving God has given us sal­vation through the perfect andwilling sacrifice of hi Son onour behalf.

JERRY AND TAMI REHOR

tion ecretary in Publishing, hasbusiness communication skillsand training in the use of comput­er software.

The Rehors spent some time inthe Television studio "gainingexperience with equipment similarto that u ed at the Petersburg tele­vision station," Mr. Rehor said.

"We were taken step-by-step

audio engineering background,which will be of particular interestto the staff at the television station.

Mrs. Rehor, who was circula-

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Why Passovershould be victorycelebration . . 5

When men failat fatherhood . 2

Dear Brethren:As Passover approaches,

God inspires us to rejoice indeep gratitude for the glori­ous victory over sin andsuffering that was won byour Savior, the Son of God,on the cross at Golgotha.

God has called us to spiri­tual peace and joy in thesteadfast hope of salvationmade possible in only oneway-through Jesus Christ.

Jesus told his disciples on thenight he was betrayed: "1 havetold you these things, so that inme you may have peace. In thisworld you will have trouble.But take heart! 1 have overcomethe world" (John 16:33, ewInternational Version through­out).

Jesus is the Author and Fin­isher of our faith (Hebrews

By Paul MonteithJerry and Tami Rehor were at

home one day last November,when they got a phone call fromVictor Kubik, assistantdirector of Church Ad­ministration V·.S.

"He asked if we weretill interested in the St.

Petersburg project," saidMr. Rehor. "We said, yes,and he said, Russia is allyours."

The Rehors, who leftfor St. Petersburg Feb. 25,will replace Cliff andSimone Worthing andDebbie Armstrong whenthey leave the project andRu ia in May.

They have been inter­ested in the project everince the Church decided

to end member to teachEnglish and computerkill to staff at the Petersburg

Television-Radio Co.Mr. Rehor, who worked for the

Ambassador Foundation, wasMacintosh computer systemscoordinator at the AmbassadorAuditorium.

Besides a knowledge of variouscomputer software and desktoppublishing, Mr. Rehor also has an

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Scotland seeks independence

Euro~an DiaryBy John Ross Schroeder

WorldwatchJBecause of travel and

other editorial responsibilities,Gene Hogberg's columndoes not appear this issue."Worldwatch" will resume inthe March 17 issue.

the same as today.Full Scottish independence

might also awaken relatively dor­mant nationalist movements inWales and Cornwall. NorthernIreland is already a serious prob­lem in itself.

Finding the right balanceSo what are we to make of all

thi ?s.Governments are about the

exercise of political power, theo­retically for the benefit of theircitizens.

Finding the right balancebetween rule from a centrallyconstituted authority and indige­nous local needs (home rule) is adifficult proposition for humangovernments.

Mankind has spent thousandsof years in search of right govern­ment.

What we see on television andread in our daily newspapers tellus we are miles from achievingfair and right rule in the humanrealm.

Was that one of the reasonsJesus Christ asked us to pray,"Thy kingdom come"?

Utopia is still a long way off inboth Scotland and England. Nei­ther the status quo, full indepen­dence or compromise will bringthe Millennium to Britain.

The Scottish dilemma is com­plicated by the fact that the rulingConservative Party in Westmin­ster presently has a weak powerbase in Scotland.

Conservative MPs (members ofparliament) in Scotland havedwindled to a handful.

The unpopular poll tax, forcedupon Scotland a year before ittook effect in England, causedwidespread resentment and insome cases open rebellion.

The British government hasapplauded nationalism in farawayEastern Europe.

Commonwealth nations havebeen encouraged to seek indepen­dence. But a fully independentScotland is just too close to home

for many in England.True independence would

probably temporarily enhancethe dominance of the Conserva­tive Party, while simultaneously

weakening English influencein general and in the 12-mem­

ber European EconomicCommunity.

The editor of TheSpectator remarked:"If Mr. [John) Ma­jor [Conservativeprime minister) can­not keep the St. An­drew's [Scottish]cross in the flag we

might as well burn therest of it." Feelings on this issuerun deep.

Britain's strength threatenedIf Scotland becomes inde­

pendent there is no way Britaincan maintain its same strength.No one pretends that theBritain of the empire days is

United Kingdom. These unionistshave raised the banner against theclamor for independence.

Another 30 percent desire Lon­don to devolve muchof its governingauthority to a Scot­tish assembly.

Who benefits? ~

Would Scotland "be better off out­side the politicalrealm of the UnitedKingdom? Few thinkthat England and Waleswould really benefit.

Could Scotland andEngland achieve moreseparately than togeth­er?

Certainly the two na­tions (together withWales) share an islandand a mutual land bor­der. And nothing canchange that.

What about the military? Scotscomposed 40 percent of Britishforces during the Gulf War lastyear. A divided Britain seems topresuppose a potential sapping ofhistoric British institutions.

Scottish nationalists argue thatScotland would be better off if itkept both the duty on Scotchwhiskey and North Sea oil taxrevenues.

Severe economic pressuresnorth of the border are bringingthe Scottish question to a boil. Inone poll 50 percent of Scotland'scitizens wanted complete inde­pendence from London.

Many Scots also envisage fulland separate membership forScotland in the European Com­munity.

Polls in previous years haveshown figures of first 30 percent,then 40 percent, in favor of inde­pendence. So the voice of Scot­tish nationalism is growing everlouder as the pressures of eco­nomic recession increase.

British Steel is a state-ownedfully nationalized industry. Notlong ago the Westminster (Lon­don) government closed the Scot­tish steel works at Ravenscraig,costing many jobs and intensify­ing nationalist feelings north ofthe border. Ravenscraig was asource of pride to the country.

At the moment 20 percent ofScots want to remain a part of the

BOREHAMWOOD, England­Samuel Johnson, 18th centuryEnglish literary giant, once teasedhis Scottish friend and biographerJames Boswell with "The bestthing a Scotsman has ever seen isthe road to England."

The two men were close andenjoyed a joking rivalry. But thisquote illustrates the tension thathas existed between the countriesof England and Scotland through­out their histories.

Scotland comprises the northernportion of the British Isles andincludes several surrounding is­lands such as Skye, the Orkneysand the Shetlands.

On my first train trip to Scot­land in the summer of 1976 I wasshocked by mutually criticalAnglo-Scottish attitudes.

Scots believe they have a bettereducation, a more beautiful coun­try, better natural resources, betterwhiskey. The English feel a senseof superiority, a pride as the seatof government, a feeling that theycan rule best.

Arrogance and prejudice existon both sides in spite of the num­ber of people who cross the bor­der regularly.

Back on the political agendaOne thing is for sure: Scotland

is back on the political agenda atthe British seat of government inWestminster.

Many Scots believe theirnation is the victim of Englishexploitation, especially of theeconomic variety.

Good fathers are loving, stable figuresand secure confidence givers.

The role of fatherhood

Jwt~~~By Dexter H. Faulkner

ter in India and help us to coordi­nate activities and discuss factorsthat are common to both areas.

I coordinate the Feast in India.Planning and preparation for theFeast involves a lot of work, buthas added a new dimension andmeaning to the Feast for my fami­ly and me.

Succeeding in job marketOne of the biggest difficulties

member and families face isobtaining a job with Sabbaths off.Unemployment is high, and em­ployers call the shots.

When counseling, I try to helpmembers with their approach tojob hunting, show how to obtainand ucceed in a job, and how andwhen to present the Sabbath to aprospective employer.

I draw on 15 years of experi­ence in business and industry tohelp the brethren be successful inthe job market. Being unemployedin a society with no welfare pro­gram is difficult for member andfamilies.

We have freedom of religion inthis country, and in general peo­ple here are tolerant and respect­ful of one's religion.

The people in the south havehad greater exposure to Christian­ity. It is not uncommon to seeHindus and Christians singingChristian hymns together inschools and colleges.

But though religious freedomexists, pressures from family, rel­atives and friends to compromisewith God's law can becomealmo t unbearable.

We have a large group of sin­gles, with more men than women.Many are doing quite well fman­cially. but lead lonely lives withonly the brethren for emotionalhelp and support.

This is an often neglected groupof people who need our continuedprayers.

Joe D'Costa, ordained apreaching elder Dec. 10,pastors the Madras, India,church and serves brethren insouthern India.

On the last Sabbath of themonth we have all-day serviceswith a Bible study in the morning,a break for lunch and a service inthe afternoon.

Unlike church areas in the Unit­ed States and other Westernnations, the minister in this areagives the sermonette, announce­ments and the sermon.

Once a month I conduct a Bibletudy in Bangalore, Trichy-Madu­

rai or Cochin.Bangalore and Trichy are 350

kilometers (217 miles) fromMadras. Madurai and Cochin are461 kilometers (286 miles) and670 kilometers (415 miles) fromMadras.

Some brethren live far fromthese areas and sometimes travellong distances to attend Biblestudies. I occasionally make sidetrips and visit them in their homes.

Though I sometimes travel bycar, train is the most reliable andconvenient means of transporta­tion. When my children have theirschool vacation, my familyaccompanies me.

Rapport in HyderabadTwice a year my family and I

travel to Hyderabad to meetDaniel Zachariah (Hyderabad pas­tor). his wife, Mary, their son andthe brethren there.

Such visits help to establishrapport with the only other minis-

Bv Joe D'CoslaMADRAS. India-My wife,

Joanna, our children and I live in aport city on the southeast coast ofIndia. I conduct weekly afternoonervices on Sabbaths here, with an

attendance of about 35.

Pastor helps brethrenface hardships in India

far short in his responsibility canstill have the experience of a lov­ing father-child relationship.

We have a heavenly Father whowill not let us down, who knowsus intimately and loves us uncon­ditionally.

He is always available to listenand give advice through his word."A father of the fatherless ... isGod in His holy habitation"(psalm 68:5).

Good fathers are loving, stablefigures and secure confidencegivers. They are thought of withaffection, respect, admiration.

They are strong enough to pro­vide a solid, secure framework fortheir children, but gentle enoughto allow them to grow into uniqueindividuals. These fathers areideal role models.

The job of fatherhood-oneshared by the greatest Power in theuniverse--must not be neglected.

mance as fathers. With God'shelp, a father can improve.

Biblical masculinityPerhaps this modem age of anx­

iety has deprived many men ofmasculine qualities.

Proper manhood involves realspiritual staying power-men whocan endure following the exampleof Jesus Christ.

Part of being a man is the abili­ty to accept problems and trouble,and deal with them patiently andpositively.

What I mean by this is a certainconstancy under trial-a manremaining on his feet with his faceto the wind. ( ot that a womanshould not have these qualities aswell.)

Good fathers do not happenaccidentally. Men have to put outdiligent effort-always dependingon the help of our Creator andreading biblical examples forencouragement and help.

Those who had a father who fell

caused by errant fathers. little isdone in practical terms to improvethe situation.

The Bible talks a lot about thefatherless (James 1:27). Christian­ity recognizes the problems fa­therlessness causes and seeks toheal the breach.

Christian fathers have a primaryresponsibility to make sure theyare properly performing this cru­cial role in their lives. A fatherwho does not provide for his ownhousehold is worse than an unbe­ilever (I Timothy 5:8).

Material possessions are notenough, however. Some familiesmay have a high standard of livingbut still suffer emotional depriva­tion from absent fathers. There isno substitute for giving time-andlots of it-to our children.

There are sincere promises ofhelp to all those who have thecourage to examine their perfor-

Some women may look for afather figure in their boyfriend orhusband.

Boys especially crave closecontact with their fathers.

Samuel Osherson makes thispoint in his book, Finding OurFathers: "I began to see how pro­found and painful were the conse­quences of the predictable disloca­tion between fathers and sons, aseparation we take for granted inour society."

While many people and organi­zations recognize the problems

Child psychiatrists recognize acommon syndrome in many chil­dren-hfather hunger" or theeffect of fathers being out of touchwith their children.

Many fathers are failing atfatherhood. There are angryfathers who fail to control theirtempers, and intimidate their fam­ilies not only with verbal threatsbut with physical aggression.

There are fathers who love theirchildren but never openly expressthat love. They are emotionallyinhibited.

Other father are busy workingovertime or socializing with workmates or friends and spend littletime with their children.

There are fathers who aredivorced or separated or havewalked out on the family, and maysee their children only on week­ends and holidays. Others do notsee their children even on theseoccasions.

Such fathers may feel they havelittle to contribute to a family theydon't go home to any more.

Absentee fathers are becomingcommon in our family-fracturedworld. Children, created by twoparents, are increasingly beingcared for by only one.

Absentee fathers fall short ofthe God-given role of leading,guiding and loving their families.As a consequence, their familiespay a heavy price.

Helping the fatherless

Character disorders, sleep dis­turbance and chronic nightmaresare suffered by children whoseparents have just divorced.

Many children search for surro­gate fathers in their relationships.

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We can only stand in grateful, humble amazement at what thesupreme, holy God has done that we may be saved from sin anddeath and given righteousness and eternal life.

1992 Philippine MinisterialTransfers

u.s. Holy Day EnvelopesHoly Day offering envelopes for the Spring Festival season

have been mailed to U.S. members. If you have not receivedyour supply by April 1, please call the toll-free number (1-800­423-4444) no later than April 8.

This is the last date that the Mail Processing Center canreceive requests for personalized offering envelopes and havethem reach members by the first Holy Day, April 18.

These envelopes are intended only for Holy Day offerings tospeed the processing of those donations. Please sendliterature requests and changes of address with othercorrespondence.

Paul wrote, "Blessed is theman whose sin the Lord willnever count against him" (Ro­mans 4:8). As we abide in JesusChrist, confessing our sins be­fore him in faith and setting ourminds "on what the Spirit de­sires" (Romans 8:5), God re­moves our sins as far as the eastis from the west.

The Passover of Jesus Christ isnot a time to "work up" an atti­tude of self-loathing. We are sin­ners. If we are truly Christians,we face that fact deeply and sin­cerely. That is precisely why Godsent his only Son. That is precise­ly why we need Jesus Christ.

We should examine our­selves, as Paul wrote, to be surewe understand the meaning andvalue of Jesus' sacrifice (ICorinthians II :29). We shouldnever forget that we are hope­lessly lost in our sins withoutJesus Christ.

We should honestly andfrankly face our sins in humilityand repent (a lifelong process,not something re erved only forPassover).

How great God is, and howinexpressible his love! ThePassover brings home to us thereality of Peter's statement:"Cast all your anxiety on himbecause he cares for you" (IPeter 5:7).

This observance symbolizesthe wonderful reconciliationGod has given us through hisSon and i an es ential reminderof the glorious relationship Godhas given u with himself.

you; do thi in remembrance ofme" (verse 24), so let us givethanks to God continually forhim, both in grateful prayer andin a life dedicated to his service.

As we take the symbols of thePassover of Jesus Christ thisyear,let's again renew ourselvesto God in confident assuranceand faith, knowing that ourRedeemer, who gave himself forus, lives, and that our inheri­tance is safely re erved in heav­en for us.

Let's rejoice in the sureknowledge that our sins haveindeed been removed and thatwe have indeed been forgivenand washed by the blood of ourSavior. And, as we ob erve theDays of Unleavened Bread, let'srejoice that we now live in therighteousness of God.

that of our own selves we can donothing.

The Passover of Jesus Christis an annual reminder of theawe-inspiring acts that God, inhis indescribable love, has donefor us through his Son. As wetake it, we show the Lord'sdeath till he comes (I Corinthi­ans 11:26).

Just as Jesus gave thanks forthe bread and broke it, saying,"This is my body, which is for

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crucified with Christ and I nolonger live, but Christ lives inme. The life I live in the body, Ilive by faith in the Son of God,who loved me and gave himselffor me" (Galatians 2:20).

The righteousness of thesaints is the righteousness ofGod; it is not their own righ­teousness. It is the fruit of thepresence of God within them,not the fruit of their own efforts.

If we are in Chri t we willobey him, and we will bringforth fruit. But we will alwaysgive the glory to God, knowing

calling and election sure.No wonder we are to work

out our salvation with fear andtrembling (verse 12), knowingthat it is God who is at work inus, enabling and empowering usaccording to his good purpose.

As we abide in Christ and heabides in us, we will bear fruit(John 15:5, 16). Yet we cannotclaim credit even for the fruit webear.

As Paul wrote: "I have been

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ever attribute to ourselve . "Forit is God who works in you towill and to act according to hisgood purpose" (Philippians2:13).

It is God who convicts us ofour sinfulness and convinces usof our need for forgiveness andcleansing. It is God who initiatesour desire to turn to him inrepentance and faith.

And it is God who gives usthe strength to endure to the endin our calling, who motivates usto continually renew our devo­tion to him, and to make our

this for us while we were yetsinners (Romans 5:8). We didnothing to earn it or warrant it.We were sinners, utterly withouthope and facing certain and per­manent death.

God owed us nothing. Yet, hislove is so great that he sent hisonly Son to ransom us, to rescueus from our own sinfulness, van­ity and darkness.

Absolutely no aspect of oursalvation whatsoever can we

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fect sacrifice for sin, the Lambof God who gave himself oncefor all (Hebrews 10:10).

The unfathomable depth ofthe love of God is incomparablyrevealed in the life,. death andresurrection of this unique man,the second Adam, the incarnateSon of God, who laid down hislife for us, his brethren.

.. or did he enter heaven tooffer himself again and again,the way the high priest entersthe Most Holy Place every yearwith blood that is not his own.Then Christ would have had tosuffer many times since the cre­ation of the world.

"But n9w he has appearedonce for all at the end of theages to do away with sin by thesacrifice of himself. Just as mani destined to die once, and afterthat to face judgment, so Christwas sacrificed once to take awaythe sins of many people; and hewill appear a second time, not tobear sin, but to bring salvation tothose who are waiting for him"(Hebrews 9:25-28).

How can we even measure theawe orne love God has for us?We can only stand in grateful,humble amazement at what thesupreme, holy God has done thatwe may be saved from sin anddeath and given righteousnessand eternal life.

"Since the children have fleshand blood, he too shared in theirhumanity so that by hi death hemight destroy him who holds thepower of death-that is, thedevil-and free those who alltheir lives were held in slaveryby their fear of death" (Hebrews2:14-15).

And amazingly, God did all

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Thes\: so-called scholars of the Jesu'Seminar seem to be more anti-Jesus thananything else. What they claim to beuntruths are strong points in our faith,not only that, but they practically dis­credit Je us' claims.

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He told us how he could not even goin some places to eat while he was onbaptizing trips down here in the South.

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Zaire: facing lllany hardships

to keep the latch from catching.Before the train gained too muchspeed, he grabbed his mother'shand and the two leaped off thetrain into a field. They walkedback to town, where they got helpand regained contact with theresistance.

A a young child, Mandy toofaced her share of close calls. Oneof her most frightening experi­ences was when the Gestapo haddiscovered where she and her twosisters were hiding.

When the S5 guards poundedon the front door of the house onenight, the three girls ran out theback door into a field.

The girls hid next to a brickwall as the Gestapo flashedsearchlights toward the field.After what seemed an eternity, theGestapo left, unable to find thechildren in the dark.

That night the girls hid in thebarn of a nearby farmer, waitingfor the resistance to contact themwith their next hiding place.

All six family members-herparents, brother, two sisters andherself-survived. According tothe National Institute of War Doc­umentation in the etherlands, theWijnperle family may be thelargest complete Jewi h family tosurvive the holocaust.

Mrs. Evans said it took everalyears for life to be "normal" againonce the war was over. "Some­times my family and I would besitting at the dining room tableand we would hear a knock at thedoor and we would still jump up,"she said.

"Emotionally, I don't think youever recover. Until I wrote thebook, the holocaust was all Iwould talk about. I had a feeling ifpeople saw me, they would walkthe other way, thinking, 'Don'ttalk to her, she'll hit you up with aholocaust story.' Since I wrote thebook, that feeling is gone."

Preserving legacy for children

Writing at night, after her day­time job, Mrs. Evans completedthe book in 1982, seven yearsafter she began.

Her original intention in writingthe book was to preserve theinformation for her children.

"When I fini hed writing thebook. my children read it. Theythought it was good enough to getpublished. I wa n't all that sure,"she recounted.

So she put her manu cript in acloset where it stayed for 10years. Meanwhile, her family andfriends kept urging her to try tofind a publisher.

"I wanted to prove to them thatI couldn't get the book published,so I sent the manuscript to severallarge publishers in ew York,"she said.

Although Putnam Publishersexpressed interest in her book,Mrs. Evans declined their offer.She was uncomfortable aboutmaking a lot of money fromtelling her holocaust story. So shedecided a second time to forgetpubli bing her book.

In 1989 Mrs. Evans was in aserious auto accident and becauseof injuries was unable to work fortwo years. While recuperating, shereflected on her life and becameconvinced she should share herholocaust experiences.

Last fall she presented the bookto Andrews University Press, andafter historian read her book toverify its validity, they agreed topublish it.

So far Lest We Forget hasreceived good reviews and hasoften been referred to as "theAnne Frank story with a happyending."

One narrow escapeafter another

In her book Mrs. Evans relatesone narrow escape after another.Her mother and brother, an, hadone of the clo est calls. The twohad been captured and sent toVught, a Dutch concentrationcamp.

One cold winter night, as theywere waiting to board a traintransporting prisoners to theAu chwitz death camp, her moth­er gave an a handkerchief towear.

When an put it on, the SS( azi elite) guards assumed hewas a woman and allowed him tostay in the women's compartmentof the train with his mother.

As a guard walked along thetrain, securing all doors, Nanpushed his knee against the door

MANDY R. EVANS

book out in school libraries. Ithink it is really important foryoung people to know about thesekinds of things.

"History books focus more onfacts and stati tic . I tried to writethe book from the perspective of achild. I want kids to be able toread my book and put themselvesin my shoes."

German invasion

Mrs. Evans was born HermandaRosalie Wijnperle in Sittard.Netherlands, in 1933. When theGerman army overran her countryin the summer of 1940, Jews werebarred from restaurants, publictransportation, public schools andparks.

They were allowed to shop onlyat de ignated "Jewish stores" andwere required to wear a gold Starof David, identifying them asJew.

In May 1942 the Wijnperlefamily was evicted from theirhome in Amstelveen, Netherlands,and taken to a central clearing sta­tion in Amsterdam. They wereordered to move in with anotherJewish family.

Manus Wijnperle, Mr . Evans'father, knew this arrangementhelped the Nazis keep close tabson the Jews. He walked his familyto his mother's apartment andimmediately made plans for theDutch resistance to put them intohiding.

Because the Gestapo was inclose pursuit, their hiding placeschanged constantly. Much of thetime the family members stayed inseparate places, unable to contactone other.

Mrs. Evans stayed in hidinguntil January 1945, four monthsbefore the etherlands was liber­ated.

the midwestern United States, butseveral national bookstore chainshave expressed interest in carryingthe book. A Dutch book distribu­tor i considering marketing it inEurope.

''I'm not thinking in terms ofmonetary gain," Mrs. Evans said."My biggest dream is getting the

on, and are able to buy ba icfoodstuffs, including rice andbeans.

"Help all of our African mem­bers by your prayers," Mr. Andristsaid. "They truly need God'sintervention and blessings."

Share is important in gauging thepopularity of a program againstcompeting programs during a par­ticular time slot.

Unlike rating, share comparesTV household tuned in to a pro­gram only to TV hou eholdswatching other programs during aparticular time lot.

For example, if 10,000 hou e­holds are capable of receivingThe World Tomorrow, but only1,000 are watching television(l00 of whom are watching TheWorld Tomorrow), our ratingwould be 1 percent and our share10 percent.

• The number of U.S. marketairing the program gre~ 15 per­cent, from 101 to 116.

• The number of U.S. stationsairing the telecast increased 15percent, from 124 to 142.

By Becky SweatBENTO HARBOR, Mich.­

Jumping off a train headed forAuschwitz, passing information tothe Dutch resistance and hidingfrom the Gestapo in a boat's oil­storage tank may sound like theMovie of the Week, but for MandyEvans these experiences are real.

Mr . Evans, a member ince1975, who attend the MichiganCity, Ind., congregation, is a holo­caust survivor.

She tells of her experiences inher book, Lest We Forget, inwhich members of the Dutchresistance risked their lives tosave her, her family and otherJews in the Netherlands duringWorld War II.

" ot enough is said about thenon-Jewish people who put theirlives on the line every day for lit­tle children like myself," saidMrs. E ans. "They shared theirhomes and food with me andnever gave it a econd thought."

Lest We Forget, published inDecember by Andrews UniversityPress in Berrien Springs, Mich.,has primarily been marketed in

Mem~'s hook: 'Anne Frankstory with a happy ending'

ovember 1990 until ovember1991).

• U.S. coverage (the potentialU.S. audience, or the portion ofthe nation's TV households capa­ble of receiving the program)increased from 79 percent to 83percent. This figure tells howmany TV households The WorldTomorrow can reach.

• The World Tomorrow is sec­ond only to Robert Schuller'sHour ofPower in terms of numberof TV households viewing.

• The rating of The WorldTomorrow increased from 0.8 per­cent to 0.9 percent. (A rating ithe percentage of TV householdscapable of receiving a programand that actually tune in that pro­gram.)

• The hare of the telecast ro efrom 5 percent to 5.4 percent.

IT'S OFFICIAL-Ralph Helge (left), director of Legal Services for theChurch, with Mr. Wessamo, general secretary of state of justice, inZaire. The Church was granted official recognition in Zaire Dec. 9.

that God will bless the Africannations so they can playa greaterpart in supporting the enormousharvest the Church faces.

Brethren in Zaire face many.hardships, but they help oneanother, according to Mr. Cari-

LEST WE FORGET-This book by member Mandy Evans (farright) tells how the Dutch resistance helped her, her brother andsisters (pictured) and parents stay one step ahead of the Nazisin World War II.

Blessings needed

Mr. Andrist said he has faith

(Continued from page 1)car going to Kinshasa, there wasonly one seat left, just for me."

He continued: "Once in Kin-hasa, I went to a small hotel, and

the next morning I was wonderinghow I was going to get to the ren­dezvous. A Mercedes passed byon the street and took me to thehotel where Mr. Jackson was.Fantastic, right? So I knew thatGod was calling me."

"That's Zaire, a church charac­terized by miracles," said Mr.Andrist. "One Sabbath evening aChurch member asked me toanoint his sick wife. I found outlater that her doctor had forbiddenher to walk or ride a bus.

"The member told me later:'She was pregnant and the childhad dropped down. I wanted totell you, but then I thought shecould do it.

" 'When I got back home, wenoticed that the baby had comeback up. And it is thus that mywife was able to accompany meon Sunday to meet you for anoint­ing. The baby was born and it's apretty little girl. Let God bepraised.' "

The local market audience ofThe World Tomorrow reached1.397,000 in November. This fig­ure, which excludes cable view­ers, is the largest in the history ofthe telecast, according to TomLapacka, Media Purchasing man­ager.

Mr. Lapacka announced thisnews Feb. II in a Strategic Mar­ket Review meeting, a semiannualpresentation to Pastor GeneralJoseph Tkach.

Other details of the presenta­tion, based on newly publishedNielsen and Arbitron ratings for

ovember, are:• The number of TV hou e­

holds is 14.4 percent greater thanit was in ovember 1990.

• World Tomorrow expendi­tures for air time dropped 14 per­cent during the same period (from

Telecast market largest everThis and other findings in media review

Tuesday, March 3,1992 5

IRON SHARPENS IRON

Children with disabilities:how members, families cope

He~'s why the Passovershould be a victory celebration

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us. We felt we had to do what wecould and tru t God, but the pre ­ure was enormous from the med­

ical staff."The e feelings, expressed by

many, parallel those of peoplegrieving for a deceased familymember-shock, denial, angerand, subsequently, acceptance.

Struggling with prioritiesAfter the initial shock there i

the future to face. The hard part isto get life reorganized to copewith the new demands.

These members tirelessly (many,for 24 hours a day) care for thespecial need of their children.One family pent four years giv­ing their child exerci e for elf­sufficiency.

Another family had to protecttheir child from danger around theclock. Other familie are going togreat lengths and expen e to pro­vide the be t medical and thera­peutic treatment.

Many other tre ful situationsaffect these familie , often caus­ing frustration and heartache.Some families have great difficul­ty knowing how to cope.

Many families have wrestledwith despair, making it hard to

(See DISABILmES, page 6)

pondent, who found out her childhad a seriou problem, wroteabout "feeling of deva tation andunbelief, of helple sne , humilia­tion and embarrassment. Emotionwere stretched to the limit."

Another mother aid: "Theemotions tarted to come forward,especially for me, the mother. HadI cau ed thi ? Was I too youngwhen I had him? [She was 21.]Had I taken any medication thatmay have hurt him?"

Emotion of grief and guiltwere common.

Another dilemma faced onefamily: If they let their child gountreated, he would die. Theywrote that the choice "horrified

Je us told hi di ciples on thatlast Pas over, "I will not drink ofthis fruit of the vine from now onuntil that day when I drink it anewwith you in my Father' kingdom"(Matthew 26:29).

That a future Pas over is to becelebrated point to it victorioumeaning. For this reason the apo ­tle Paul wrote: "Thanks be to God!He gives us the victory throughour Lord Je u Chri t" (I Corinthi­ans 15:57, author's emphasis).

This Passover, when we takethe bread and wine, let's silentlygive thanks to our Father and toour elder brother.

For it was in the Passover thatthey wrought the greate t victoryof all on behalf of every humanwho has ever lived. That victoryhas made our eternal salvationpossible.

Severe emotionsAmong the mother , one re-

While everyone is different and eachsituation is special, one outstanding featureis that the parents are sticking together andare helping one another.

tual outlook is tronger for it."While everyone is different and

each situation is special, one Qut­tanding feature in the replies is

that the parents are ticking to­gether and helping one another.

In society many a father finds itdifficult to accept that his child hasa di ability. This may be because ofthe male ego. A man can be deeplyhurt to think he ha produced achild who is not perfect.

In the Church that appears notto be a major problem for our con­verted fathers.

"What effect has this had on yourfamily's piritual outlook?" Theiranswers were uplifting.

One family wrote: "Our rela­tionship with God has beenenhanced. We never miss a daywithout a king God to be in­volved. So we ask, day by day,'Your will be done.' "

Another family took comfort inRomans 8:28, which helped themmaintain a po itive attitude, "eventhough at time life wa a livingnightmare."

Another replied: "Over theyears we have had many cri e ,when we had to have faith in God.We have had many miracles hap­pen. I would have to say our piri-

wa n't Chri t on the stake whowa shameful-though he died ahameful death. Je us made all

authority, on earth and in heaven,a pectacle of failure (Colo ian2:13-15). He made in weak anddi graceful.

Passover makes us alive andforgiven. Je us left our sin anddeath penalty nailed to that cro .He ro e in gloriou re urrection.And we have been rai ed withhim, though we still live in theflesh. That' how we share in thePassover victory.

The future victory celebrationJesu la t ob erved the Pas over

ceremony more than 1,950 yearago. But he promised a Pa overcelebration at his second coming,when the saints gain fmal victoryover death through eternal life.

Alan Dean pastors the Too­woomba and Warwick, Qld.,congregations.

By Alan DeanThe awe a newborn baby brings

i never forgotten. The first thingmost parent do is to check to eeif the baby is normal.

We check the toe and fingersand ask the doctor if the baby isall right. We breathe a sigh ofrelief when informed everything ifine and that we have a healthy,normal baby.

For some parents, however,the e are not the words they hear.They are told by a disappointeddoctor that their child has a di ­ability, either mental or phy ical.Other find out later their eem­ingly normal child has eriousproblems.

In the Church, too, familieshave children with di abilities.The purpo e of thi article i notto explain why or to give simplis­tic answer to a complex humanituation. Rather, it is to hare

with you the experience of mem­bers who are rearing children withdi abilities.

I Corinthians ays when onemember uffers we all suffer.The e families go through majoremotional pain. Are we aware oftheir needs and feelings? We needto become aware and learn howwe can help.

A questionnaire was ent toorne familie with di abled chil­

dren. The re t of the article is acompilation of their replies.

Spiritual strengthA key que tion we asked was,

we participate: "Who will bringany charge again t those whomGod has chosen? It is God whojustifies. Who is he that con­demn ?" (Romans 8:33-34).

Jesus, who died and was rai edto life, intercedes on our behalf(ver e 34). Paul then concluded"we are more than conquerorthrough him who loved us" (verse37). We have won the Pa sovervictory and have conquered inthrough the power of God.

The Pa over cro s was a tri­umph, not a disa ter. In the end, it

Sin is condemnedThe Pas over, then, should not

be, mu t not be, cannot be, a ea­son that make u feel con­demned. Paul told the Romans,"There i now no condemnationfor tho e who are in Chri t Je u ,becau e through Christ Je us thelaw of the Spirit of life set me freefrom the law of sin and death"(Roman 8:1-2).

Paul aid God had ent "hi ownSon in the likene of sinful manto be a sin offering. And 0 hecondemned sin in inful man"(verse 3). It is not we who are tofeel condemned. Sin has been con­demned by God in us and we havebeen pronounced:" ot guilty!"

Paul wrote of his exultation inthis piritual victory, one in which

pli hed that we remember.

What Jesus' victory doesThe apostle Paul aid this

Pas over victory made po sible apure church. Wa hed of in andguiltless before God, it is victori­ous over sin, born anew, trulyfree, accounted as alive eternally.

Paul wrote: "Our old elf wacrucified with him so that thebody of in might be renderedpowerles , that we should nolonger be laves to in" (Romans6:6).

What i the Ie son of eatingunleavened bread for even day ?We learn we are pirituallyunleavened. The yea t has alreadybeen put out.

Our inful nature ha been cru­cified with Jesus. We are inlessbefore God, because he counts usas guiltle s through the Pa overwork of Je us.

Paul told the Corinthian : "Getrid of the old yea t that you maybe a new batch without yeast--asyou really are. For Chri t, ourPassover lamb, has been sacri­ficed" (I Corinthians 5:7, author'semphasi ).

We are truly without yea t­without in-in God's eye. Wedo sin, ye (l John I :8-10). But weal 0 a k for a forgivene wealready have.

God tosses our sin behind hisback (Isaiah 38: 17) and into theea (Micah 7:19). He doe 0 as

quickly and as often as we repentof them.

We are no longer the childrenof the devil. We have been rebornas spiritual children of Godthrough the Holy Spirit.

So Paul wrote, "If anyone is inChri t, he is a ne\\ creation; theold has gone, the new has come!"(II Corinthians 5: 17).

1llrough the Passover sacrifice ofJe us, God i "not counting men'ssin again t them" (verse 19).

To consider us sinless, Paulsaid, "God made him [Je u J whohad no in to be sin for u, 0 thatin him we might become the righ­teou nes of God" (ver e 21).

It i a wonderful my tery thatwe-puny, weak, sinning hu­mans--can be con idered pure andinless before God. Yet it' true.

Because of Je us' death we areunleavened spiritually. Becau e ofhi resurrection we are alreadyaccounted to be alive eternally(Roman 4:17; 6:11).

Paul Kroll is a Plain Truthsenior writer.

How to remember JesusThe apostle Paul called the

Pa over ceremony a memorialand remembrance of Jesu .

He wrote, "Whenever you eatthis bread and drink thi . cup, youproclaim the Lord' death until hecome "(1 Corinthian 11 :26).

What do we commemorate byPas over? I it our human weak­ness, our sins, our worthies ness?

0, certainly not.The Passover isn't about what

we have failed to overcome. It'sabout what Jesu has already suc­ceeded in doing on our behalf.

The memorial for Je us tirs upnothing les than our eternal grati­tude for an unearned gift of life. Inthis joy our minds turn from ourins to our Savior.

Our eye become fixed on theprize of eternal life. It is the victo­riou , saving work he accom-

First ew Testament PassoverJe u stressed the triumphant as

he led his di ciple in the firstew Te tament Pa over. Even in

the mid t of terrible agony-inpite of imminent torture and

death-Je us told his di ciples tolook to ajoyou future.

"Your grief will turn to joy," hepromi ed. "A woman giving birthto a child ha pain beeau e hertime has come: but when her babyi born he forget the anguishbecau e of her joy that a child isborn into the world" (John 16:20­21, New International Ver ionthroughout).

e are in the time of joy, notangui h. The baby has been bornin the en e that the suffering anddeath of Jesus are accomplishedfact!

It' a time of rejoicing aboutour re urrected, living, eternalhigh prie t in the heavens (Philip­pians 2:8-11; Hebrew 1:1-4;4:14-15; Revelation l:l2-18).

By Paul KrollHaven't you sometime felt a

bit gloomy at the start of thePassover season?

Your "Overcoming ReportCard" eems to have a lot of Csand Ds. Maybe it even ha an F.You didn't really make a muchprogress thi year, spirituallyspeaking, as you'd hoped.

Soon you'll be going to thePassover ceremony. You don'treally feel worthy. Of course, youknow I Corinthian II :27 talksabout taking the Passover in awrong or unworthy manner-notthat you are unworthy to do o.

Still, omehow Passover makesyou feel, well, discouraged.

You'll be wa hing omeone'sfeet. but you don't feel as thoughyou're in a foot-washing attitude.

You'll be eating unleavenedbread during the 'even-day festi­val, but you don't consider your­self free from the spiritual yeast ofsin.

Should Pas over be a season ofgloom, of guilt, of feelings ofinadequacy? No, it hould not.The Pas over i our victory cele­bration with Chri t!

6 The WORLDWIDE NEWS Tuesday, March 3, 1992

Disabilities: Tolerance and sharing

As a family we need to educate our­selves on how to help one another.

Feast ite in Kenya this year.Kanamai is situated amongcoconut palms at the top of thebeach and cooled by sea breeze .

Daytime temperatures shouldbe in the upper 80s Fahrenheit(about 31 degrees Celsius) withmuch sunshine and little chanceof rain.

Kenya will have only oneFeast site this year. Because ofspace limitations in the meetinghall, only a few international visi­tors can be accepted. Those whoare accepted will need to makeall travel, accommodation andcar hire arrangements them­selves.

umerous hotels are nearbywith price starting at around2,000 Kenyan hillings ($70 or39 pound ) a day for a doubleroom with full board.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.­The Caribbean Regional Officeannounced the following updates.

Port of Spain, TrinidadRoom rates at the Trinidad

Hilton Hotel in Port of Spainhave been reduced from theamount listed in the 1992 Festi­val Planning Guide.

Room rates are 64 a night fora single or double room. A limit­ed number of triple rooms arealso available at this price. Twochildren younger than 12 arefree. Room prices are subject toa 15 percent value added tax and10 percent service charge.

All other information for thissite remains the same as listed inthe Fe tival Planning Guide.

Ocho Rios, JamaicaRoom rates at the Ramada

Americana Beach Resort inOcho Rios have been reducedfrom the amount listed in the1992 Fe tival Planning Guide.

Room rate are $72 for a sin­gle room (one adult), 78 for adouble room (two adults) and$90 for a triple room (threeadults). Two children youngerthan 12 are free. These priceinclude all taxes and servicecharges. The prices do notinclude meals.

All other information for thissite remains the same as listedin the Fe tival Planning Guide.

St. Francois, GuadeloupeThe Feast site in Guadeloupe

is coordinated by the CaribbeanOffice. not the French Office asit was previou ly li ted.

Los Banos, Laguna,Philippines

MANILA, Philippines-LoBanos, Laguna, i the correctname of a Feast ite in thePhilippines, not Los Banos,Laguna de Bay.

tially, it will be worthwhile.

Strength from God and his family

Pastor General Joseph W. Tkachis exhorting the Church to becomecloser and for the word family tobe an action word, not a label.

Here is an area where we canall learn to grow in strength and togive more. Many parents and chil­dren are battling against greatodds to achieve a sen e of normal­ity that others take for granted.

Their word should give usgreater insight and encourage usto share with them the personaltrials-and triumph -they expe­rience a members of our spiritualfamily.

The apo tie Paul said that whenhe was weak physically he wasstrong spiritually, because helooked to God for hi strength. Inthe end the e families have oneguaranteed ource of comfort: thelove of God.

Mombasa, KenyaKanamai Conference and

Holiday Centre. about 15 milenorth of Mombasa, will be the

as was previously quoted.

Rattvik, SwedenThe 1992 Scandinavia Feast

site will be Riittvik, Sweden, onLake Siljan three hours north­west of Stockholm. Attendanceis expected to be about 300.

Riittvik offers a variety ofcultural, social and recreationalactivities. Lake activities areboating, fishing and possiblypaddle-steamer tours. Folkdancing and music. ceramicsand other area handicraft areavailable. Recreation facilitiesoffer hiking, cycling, an alpineslide and a bear park.

Housing is provided at threelocations, all within one kilo­meter (0.6 mile ) of the confer­ence auditorium.

Riittviksparken (complexwhere the auditorium is locat­ed) and Fyrkloven holiday vil­lage offer high quality, all- ea-on, chalets. The Scandic Hotel

is available for tho e who pre­fer hotels.

Prices for the chalets rangefrom 250 Swedish krona (24pounds, $42) a night for a two­person chalet to 417 krona (40pounds, $70) for the largest six­person chalet .

The per person costs (halfboard) for the Scandic Hotel(sharing a double room) are373 krona (36 pound. 63) pernight and 118 krona (11pounds, 20) extra per night fora single room.

Meals are available atRiittviksparken for everyone,regardles of where they aretaying, including tho e who do

not want to self-cater.Maximum co t for full board

is 185 krona (18 pound , $31)per person per day. Other com­binations of half board or partialboard are available for less cost.

Transportation to the ite isavailable by bus, train, airplaneor car. The nearest airports areBorlange and Mora, each about25 minutes drive from Riittvik.

A car is recommended,though not necessary. If there isa need, the Church will helpwith arranging ground trans­portation, but flight or ferryarrangements are up to the indi­vidual member.

More details will be availablein the Swedi h approval pack­age.

open and friendly to those with adisability, especially the youngwith a disability."

People are un ure of what tosay to people in wheelchairs orthose with disabilities. Some don'tlike to get too clo e or discuss thecondition. Teens with a di abilitycan feel rejected by their peers.

One parent with such a teenwrote: "Although my child hastried to be more outgoing andapproach people, I have seen peo­ple say hello and then walk off."

Many people with a disabilityare discouraged and have anincomplete self-image. They canbecome further discouraged by theseeming indifference of others.

Church members and their chil­dren should be open and friendlywith all people.

Don't be afraid to di cuss thedisability a per on has; try toinclude him or her in activities.While it may eem difficult ini-

BOREHAMWOOD, En­gland-The Feast site in Paign­ton. England, ha reachedcapacity and no further applica­tions can be accepted.

Self-catering apartment inAviemore, Scotland, co tabout 160 pound (about 295)a week, not 80 pound ( 140)

Lowen, MassachusettsThe Festival Office in Pasa­

dena announced that Lowell,Mass., will be a Feast ite thisyear.

Historic Lowell, in the heartof New England, will be host toabout 3,000 Feastgoers. Tem­peratures are expected to rangefrom 50 to 65 degrees Fahren­heit (10 to 18 degrees Cel iu )with warmer periods po iblebecause of Indian Summer. Fallfoliage is expected to be at itspeak.

Lowell, birthplace of theAmerican Industrial Revolu­tion, has national and stateparks, a canal system with boattours, and art and hi toricmuseums.

Boston, half an hour outh,has historic sites uch as theUSS Constitution, Bunker Hill,the Freedom Trail and the iteof the Boston Tea Party.

The historic cities of Salem,Lexington and Concord arenearby. Within one hour's driveare New Hampshire's WhiteMountains, Maine's ruggedcoastline, Rhode Island's his­toric sites and Cape Cod inMassachusetts.

Services will be at the Low­ell Memorial Auditorium at 50E. Merrimack St. It is easilyaccessible from interstatehighway , i air conditionedand heated and i handicappedaccessible.

Spanish translation will beavailable.

Lowell is ea ily acce iblefrom Boston's Logan Interna­tional Airport by airport huttle,the Metro Boston Tran itAuthority (MBTA) commuterrail service and numerou pri­vate charter bus and limou ineervices.

Housing prices range from$29 to $99 plu local taxe of9.7 percent. Many of the hotelshave indoor pools and athleticfacilities.

Also, a few cozy Victorianew England bed and break­

fasts are available.Transfers to Lowell are ex­

pected to be limited becau e ofauditorium capacity.

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one another. And this was reflect­ed by tho e families who replied:

"Be friendly to people with adi ability." "Let them share thingwith you." "You will benefit morethan the person with a disability."

And, "Teach your children notto be scared and whisper, but to be

treatments that may bring re ults.With God's help, learn to acceptthe unacceptable. Believe Romans8:28. '

The other theme could be sum­marized by this: The Church i afamily. As a family we need toeducate ourselves on how to help

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were some thoughts.Another said: "Positive experi­

ences came when other membersopened up and felt free to discusimilar previously experiencedproblems in their own lives or[tho e of] family members.Together we grew in knowledgeof such problems and gavetrength to each other."

Tolerance of others' trial andte t has developed in theChurch. "A less pointing-the-fIn­ger attitude exists," said onemember.

Another exhorted:" ever giveup! Don't feel guilty about thespectrum of emotions, both goodand bad, that will be experienced.

"Keep looking for answers and

The first is that trials are not atotally negative experience: ''Thistrial hasn't hurt us," "We havenever been alone," "We havealways shared our feelings," "Ithas been a prod on us to talk toGod daily," "It is a reminder to usthat we can't do it on our own"

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(Continued from page 5)tay on top of the struggle. At

time it eems progress is beingmade, but then a setback occurs.

One family said: "The bigge tstre was having all the medicaland educational experts expectingyou to work long hours [applyingtheir programs, whether it wa ]phy iotherapy, occupational thera­py or special teaching."

This is often avoided by fami­lies having regular discussions toe tabli h priorities with the differ­ent specialists attending to oradvi ing about the children.

And, regarding the other evi­dent priorities, one family empha-ized keeping their child's welfare

and their relationship with God atthe top of the list. Particularly,they aid, when "there werestre e of working with thewhole family in the early years:'

Many times, those in such cir­cumstances and who work at it aremore ucce sful at keeping a bal­ance in their family lives thantho e with Ie complicated live .

Tolerance and sharingI asked the families what me ­

sage they would like conveyed.Their replies fell into two maintheme.

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McNABB. Wolard 74. of Brooklyn N.Y.,died Dec 23 alter a lengthy 1Dness. He sSUMVed by his mother, Ma1lle Brown.

COON. Merle. 72, of Cedar Rapids. Iowa.died Nov 23 He s survived by onedaughter. Vi Edgerfy: one son-In-law.Ronald Edgerly: three grandchjldren; andtwo Sisters, Mabel Raetz and EthelHeaIh. HIS e preceded him III death.

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HOSMER. Lloyd. 67, of Skaneateles,NY, died Jan. 3 of cancer. He IS sur·VIVed by his Wlfe. Kay: two sons. VernonHi and Cart: two daughters. Donna Rea·gan and Rebecca. one brother: one SIS'ter; and two grandchildren.

FAUNCE. Tom 74. of Prescott Valley.Anz. died Jan. 22 01 cancer. He s sur·VlVed by h s wile of 53 years Virginia.two daughters Peggy MOflarly andPamela EDoott: two sonS-l/l-Ia.... Bob Mon·aity and Bd' EWo • four grandch Idren:

~~e ~~~~so:~;~a~~~~J,~~e~the Prescon Valley church.

KENNEDY Ronald. 85, 01 MaflChes er.England lied Dec. 29. He IS SUfYIved byhis fe. EmtIy: one daughter. D!ane; oneson Steve; and one daughter-In·law.Theresa

WINBERG. Carolyn Shelton. 46 of King·man, Anz , was killed by a robber at aconvenience store Jan. 21. Mrs. WHlbergIS SUrviVed by her husband. Roland' hermother, Vema Shelton; her father, RobertShelton; two sons. Scott and Don; onedaughter. Joann: two brothers. Geraldand Robert Sheltoo Jr.: and two ssters.Dons Musgrave and na Ilaimbndge

HAM LTON Vargnaa. 65. of CIlCIn­na OhIO. died Aug. 9 She IS suMVedby her husband at 39 years. Walter; oneson. Walter Jr.; three daughters. BeverlyMarlin, Teresa lind San<h: three grand­children: and three greal-gandcholdren.

THOMPSON, L pah. 95. of Bedford.Tex.. died Jan. 5 She IS SUfVIVed by herbrother Ralph Thomas 01 Daytona. FIa

FACER. Ceell W., 86. of London. Eng·land, daed Dec. 21 of a stroke. He IS sur·VlVed by h s wtfe ot 61 years Ida; twodaughters. Joan and Helen: one son,Jell; 81ght grandchildren; and five greal·grandcholdren.

QUINONES. DOTls. 56. of Brooklyn. N.Y.•died Jan. 6. She IS SUfVIVed by her hus­band of 35 years. Juan a local churche1der In the Brooklyn South church; onedaughter. Juan tao and one son, Ray·mond.

HERBST. Helen, 85 01 Puyallup. Wash..died Jan. 30 of a heart attack. She s sur·vlved by her husband, Raymond; twosons, two stepsons: and several grand­children and greal-grandchildren.

OBITUARIESNILSON. Alnk. 87, 01 Hawkins. Tex.• diedJan. 18. He s SUrvIVed by one son. John;one daughter. Alrika Pendry; and fourgrandchildren. Brian, Er k. April andDavid.

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MR." RS. T. FATIOROSS

Theodore and CamdIe Fanoross 01 TomsRNer. N.J celebrated their 50th _ngannIVersary Dee. 7. PreSident GeorgeBush sent them a congratula ory card.The Fattorosses have I e children andseven grandc:hildren

Tom and Bet1ye Oa ley at Brook yn.N.Y., celebrated e r 25th weddinganniversary Dec. 11 The OakJeys havetwo daughters. Dawn and Lauren: andone son. Jason. Mr. Oakley pastor of

Brooklyn South church

MR. .. RS. STEVE ESKO

SI8V9 and Rose Mesko of Elwood CityPa • celebrated the r 50th weddingarwversary Jan. 11. Youngstown, Ohoobrethren honored them a rec:epbo/l.The Meskos haye four ch Idren. 12grandch Id,en and one great·grand·daughter

ANNIVERSARIESMADE OF GOLD

Jim and Sara Lee Osborn of TerreHa e Ind celebra ed e r 45th wed·ding annlversary S8pt. 20. The Osbomshave two sons Jeff and Greg; onedaughter. Jennifer S-.son: one son-ln­law, Guy S-.son·two daug ers·on-Iaw,Joan and Kafhj' and eoght grandchc1dren

Lawrence and Gene Greider of Phoenax,ATlz. celebrated their 45th wedd ngannlyersary Oct. 5. The Grelders havethree sons. Lawrence, 1.4 chael andThomas; and three daughters. TerryPatnCla and Alice.

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Sharon; and one grandchild. Anel.

R... MRS. LAWRENCE DREYFUS

Lawrence and Janet Dreyfus of Ear1eYiIIe.Md.• celebrated t elf 35th weddinganrwersary Nov. 23. The Dreyfuses have

ee sons. Chns. e and Paul; threedaug ers R~a. Laura and Cheryl; twodaughters· n·la... , Sharon and Cathy:three sons n·law. Dave. JC19 and Enc;and two grandchildren. Mr. Dreyfus s adeacon in the Wi nglon. Del., chwc:h.

eil nd Georg na Fa... 01 London, Ont.•celebra ed ear 30th weckfng an er·sary Feb 10 The Faws aye twodaughters. Sue Robbtns and Laura; twosons. Tony and S even; one son-in-law,Denis Robbins; one daughter·m·la....

MR... MRS. CHARLES ROGERS

Charles and rene Rogers of New Baden.III • celebrated the If 30th weddingann/Irersary Dec. 23. The Rogerses haveone daughter. San<h Goranills; and oneson-in-law, GorarU\ls.

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B and flonn,e Kuban of Pasadena cele­brated their 35th wedd ng anruversaryFeb 4 The Kubons have two daughters.Kim Ancona and PhylliS Candela; twosons. Lance and e'l; one daug er'In'Ia.... Laura Kuban; two sons-in-law, FrankAncona and SIeve Candela; and SIXgrandchildren. Denise. Joseph. Danny.MIChael. S even and Kyle.

MR... MRS. EUGENE ELMER

Eugene and Lillian Elmer of DetrOIt.M ch .. celebrated thelf 40th weddinganruversary Oct. 27. The EI ers hayethree daug ters, GandIC9. Palnela andKa\nnka' one son. Kr"'ll; ee SOflS;Il.

la.... Chuck, John and Rock; and fourgrandc Idren, J'lI. Joanna. Jellery andKyle.

C.B. and Leona Short of Corpus Chnsti,Tex .• celebrated thelf 40th weddmg •annIVersary Dec. 5. The Shorts have oneson. J m, three daughters. Carolyn Cos·ton. Laura Weinland and Mary Jarrett;and nme grandchildren, Mr. Short is aloca church elder In the Corpus ChriStichurch.

MR... MRS. TONY WHITE

Mr and Mrs. Ted Matkin of Orange. Tex"are pleased to announce the rnamage oftheir daughter Usa Caryl to loweR Antho·ny White of Irving. Tex. The ceremonywas performed Aug. 4 by Bob Smith,Aus\Jn. Tex,. pastor. Lauree Kolar. SIsterof the bflde. and Chaun Allums wereattendants, The couple live in Dallas.Tex.

MR... MRS. PETER McNAIR

Mlquelyn I Germano. daughter of Dr. andrs chael Germano. and J. Petercar, son of MT. and Mrs. Carl E.

ere marnage S9pt. 15The ceremony was performed by thebncle's lalher. dean 01 ac:acIemoc a1taIrs atAmbassador College. Lara FeJtrac:co. SIS'er 01 the bncle was matron of honor, andRod 3Jr, brother of the groom. was

MR. .. MRS. WALTER HICKMAN JR.

Mr and Mrs. Jasper Fletcher of Atlanta.Ga. are pleased to annouflCe the mar·nage 01 their daughter Melinda to Wa~er

Hickman Jr.• son ot Mr, and Mrs. WalterH ckman of Co umbus. OhiO. The cere­mony was performed July 7 by EarlWi ems. Atlanta East and Northeast pas.tor The couple live in Columbus,

MR... MRS, JOHN VONDERHAAR

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cookman of Phoenix,Anz.. are pleased to annoul109 the mar·nage of their daug er Tonya Deruse toJohn RIc:hatd Vonderhaar. son of Mr. andMrs Robert Vonderhaar 01 Crown Po m.Ind. The ceremony was performed S9pt.15 by Cecll MaranYllie. PhoeniX Northpastor. Tnna and Teresa Cookman. s s­ers of the bnde. were miIJds 01 honor,

and Jm Vonderhaar was best man, Thecouple five III ScottsdaJe. Anz.

R." RS. PETER CONWAY

Sue Rodgers of Attanta. Ga., and PeterConway of Du n. nsh Repu IC. were

ed In mamage June 30. The cerem0­ny was performed by Earl Williams.

East and ortheast pastor. JudyRombt no-r was matron of honor. and.1m Todd was best man. The couple ivaon

MR." RS. GARRY EASON

Deanna Armstrong daiJghter 01 Mr. lindMrs. lleWellyn Armstrong of Devonshire.Bermuda. and Garry Naason of Dallas.Tex. were u ed on marriage Aug. 18.The ceremony was pertormed by C9ci1Pulley. Hamilton, Bermuda. pastor. EIenArmstrong. SISter 01 the bncle. was maJdof honor. and CaMn Neason. brother ofthe groom. was best man. The coupleiva in Dallas.

MR... MRS. ROBERT MULLER

Mr. and Mrs, Earle G. Reese of Pasade·na are pleased to announce the mamageof the" daughter Joyce Ann to RobertJohn Muller. son of Mr. and Mrs. JohnMu1Ier of Oak View, cabf. The ceremonywas performed Apfll 21 by the bflde'sfather. a m ",ster in the Pasadena EastA.M. church. Cynthia Reese. SIsler of thebflde. was maid of honor, and GreggMoulder was best man. The couple lIve inSanta Paula, Cal f.

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R." RS. ANDREW STEI HUEBL

Deborah Gordon and Andrew S eonhueblwere ulll1ed '" mamage Oct. 13. The cer·emony was perlormed by Co n Hardy,Melbourne. VIC.• South and East pastor. •Robyn Penrose. sISler ot the bride wasmatron of honor, and DaVld Gordon.brother of the bride. was best man. Thecouple Dve on Toronto Ortt

Mr and Mrs. Carl Cain of M ssoula.Mont.. are pleased a announce theengagement of the r daug er Susan JoAnne to Ted D. WeDs. son of Mr. andMrs H. B. Wells of Atlanta Ga. An Aug.22 -xing MIssoula s planned

MR... MRS. MICHAEL GUlooUN

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arnold Parrish ofDeSoto. Tex,. are pleased to announcethe marr age 01 their daughter DebraLynne to Michael Anthony GuJClohn. sonof Mr. and Mrs Danilo Guidoln of Toron·to. Ont. The ceremony was performedSept. 2 by Randal Dick. asslSlant directorof Church Adm nistratoon In'ematlonal.Chansse DuM was matron of honor. andG Fred Stevens was best man The cou·ple iva In Alhambra. Callf.

Mr. and Mrs. James Heim of Brighton. 10••are pleased to announce the engage·ment of the r daughter LeAnn Malle toJoel David Nic:kelsen. son of Mr. and Mrs.James N,c elsen of Huntington, W Va.An Aug. 16 wedding Is planned.

MR... MRS, STEVEN FEITH

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Jones of Hampshlfe.England. are pleased to announce themarriage of their daughter TheresaDan"'11e L se to S even Kent Feith. sonof lorraine Feith of Azusa Calif. The cer·emony was performed Sept. 15 by thebIlde's father, Southampton. Read ngand GodaJrrung. England. pastor. Rac:heIand Elizabeth Brown were maids ofhonor. and Rochard Feith. brother of thegroom. as besl man. The couple liveCovina. CalIf,

R." RS. FRANK KING

Joan Batty and Frank ng ere umamage Oc 27 The ceremony wasperformed by Bharat a er. SYdney,N.SW.• South assoClate pastor. BrendaKJng. sISler 01 the bncle was bndesrnalCIand Martin Kor was best man Thecouple live In Sydney.

Betsy Bennett and MIChael BeIIom. alongWith theIf parents, Mr. and Mrs. DayeBennett 01 Lambertville. MICh.• and DonsBeflonl ot Denver, Colo.• are happy 10announce their engagement. An Aug, 16wedding is planned.

R." MRS. DAVID DEPASS

Anlla Fon:Ie pleased 0 announce themarnage of her daug er Alison Janelleto David Depass. The ceremony was per­formed Aug. 25 by Tom Oakley. Brook·

~n,~Ys:st;~~:~~:.:.~=of honor, and Raymond Smllh. brother 01the groom. was best man. The couple

'" Brooklyn.

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Noreen Belej of Borehamwoocl. England.Is delighted to announce the engagementof her daughter Madeleine Ann to $ImonJohn Carter of Northampton. England AnAugust wedding s planned.

May 31 wedcfng IS planned.

Mr. and Mrs. Ardrew Paley 01 BosbaneOld .. are del ghted to announce theengagement of the r eldest daughter,Andrea Clare. to Jesus Balderas. son 01Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Balderas of HoustonTex. A July 19 wedd ng '" Austra a splanned.

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CLARK, Ti and Sharon Bush) of Bns·bane Old. boy. Rowan Jeffrey. Dec. 31.8:45 a.m. 7 pounds 4 ounces. now 1boy. 2 g&rls.

JOSLYN. Ty and Kim (Geme) of Provl·dence RI.. g rt. Rachel Sab<a. Jan. 22.5:15 p.m. 7 pounds 14 ounces. nowboy. r1

MACHI. Da e and Dannalou (Oakes) ofPasadena, boy Malthew Duncan. Jan. 5.10:45 p.m. 9 pounds. flfSt ch'ld

FOUlEM Francoos and SyIy", (Loubier)of Big Sandy, boy. Alexandre Alme. Jan.13.9:05 am., 9 pounds 12 ounces. firs1child.

DELFINO. Pal and Marie-Ame (Von AIll)01 agog. Oue.• boy. Salva ore Adam.Sept. 23. 9;37 a.m.• 9 pounds 2'12ounces. now 1 boy. 2 girls.

MAITlAND. John and Chrtsta (Rathl ofOmaha. Neb_, boy. Brandon John, Dec19. 3:19 p.m., 8 pounds 2 ounces. rstchild.

HALEY Trevor and Treena (Lorentz) ofOklahoma City. OI<la.• girl. Sara Ellen.Jan. 8. 11:46 am., 8 pounds 2 ounces.

rs1 child.

PEARCE, Corey and Lori (Swenk) ofMonme La. boy Joshua Colby. Dec. 12.12:53 p.m., 7 pounds 13 ounces f rst

JORGENSEN, Tony and Valene (Means)01 Seattle. Wash. gll1. Kimberley D!ane.Nov. 15. 12:50 a.m.• 9 pounds 4 ounces.

child.

BARTHOLOMEW. Mark and Karen(Domm) of Fargo. NO., g rl Marti Jean.Nov. 28. 4;15 p.m.• 8 pounds 5 ounces.oow 1 boy. 1 girt

PETERSON. Sc:olI and Shall (MavlllS ofRoanoke Va.• boy K9VIfl Scott. Dec. 25.10 pounds 7 ounces. oow 1 boy. 2 g rts.

RIEt~EN Wi am and Jenny (Atklnson) ofVa, girl, ichole Marissa. Jan.

26. 3:1 am.• 8 pounds 4 ounces. rslchilr!

MOXLEY. Randy and Ann (Ledingham)01 Portland Ore.. boy, Cody James. Jan.1 • 7'40 a.m.. 8 pounds 5 0 nces. schild.

WHITLEY, James and Er ka (Acton) ofConroe. Tex.• boy. Joshua MJChae~ Jan.4. 5:54 am.• 6 pounds 9 ounces. f rst

child

ATIEBERRY. Claylon and Gertrude(Swarey) of Big Sandy boy. TravisWayne. Dec. II, 3:14 a.m., 7 pounds 2ounces. oow 1 boy, 1 gll1.

MORGAN. Jack and Joyce (Henry) ofJacksonvol e. Fla.• glfl. Jacobi Allysla.Jan. 4. 9:05 p.m. 6 pounds 7 ounces.first child

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HUMBLE. Duane and Cathy (Berne) ofSan Angelo. Tex., g rl. Haley Cheyeme.Jan. 24. 11:39 p.m. 8 pounds 10 ounces.now 1 boy. 1 grl.

ATKINSON Tolar and Tnna (H!ggl/lS) 01Tulsa. OI<la. g rI. CassI Efizabe • Dec31. 5 13 am.• 7 pounds 4 ounces. no'"1 boy. 3 girls.

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HARGRAVE. Gary and Sany (Lege) ofLafayette. La.• boy, Gary Net! Jr.. Jan. 7.9:37 a.m., 9 pounds 13 ounces, no... 1boy,2gll1s

VICCAREAL. Jose Lolito and Judith(Canete) of llotio. PMppones. boy. Ofiver.Dec. 7. 6 pounds. oow 4 boys 1 girt.

WHITE. M chael and Tamo (Vance) ofBI efleld. W.Va.• glfl. Mar ah LOUise,5ept 28. 7 p.m.• 8 pounds 12 ouncesoow 2 boys, 1 g rl

KEE . Mar1Jn and Jenny (Gunnltlg) of SAlbans. England, ll'rl, Lucy Ann Nov 30.8:44 a.m.. 8 pounds 12 ounces f rstchild.

SCHURTER Vernon and Manon (FISk)of Freder • Md • boy. Brandon eal.Jan. 10 427 am 0 pounds 8 ounces.Iirsl chilr!.

SPENCER. Darrell and Margaret(Alleynelof Rochester, Y.. g • RamaAlexandra. ov 12. 10:37 pm., 6pounds 2 ounces oow 2 girts.

JanICe Manon IS pleased 0 announcethe engagement of her daughter Jon.Lynn Manon to Thomas DaVid P oken,son 01 Mr and Mrs. Thomas J. Pickett. AMarch 28 wedding In Mob e. Ala_, Isplanned

STEWART. Larry and Tamera (S,m·mons) of Erlanger. Ky.• boy. JonathanRay Wheeler. Jan. 10. 2:30 p.m , 8pounds 13 ounces. oow 2 boys. 2 g rls.

THIESSEN, John and Doreen (Katch·mank) of Boon"'fle. Mo.• g rl, Amber NIC'hole. Dec. 23. 1;51 p.m.• 6 pounds 6ounces oow 2 boys. 1 girl.

r and rs. Pe er Wurster of Woden·ga S.W•• are de g ed 0 announcethe engagement of 1he1f daug er EI z·abeth to Chfls Miller. son of Mr. andMrs, Bruce M ler ot Hobart Tas. A

BIELSKI, Mark and Lesbe (Van Weren)of MJChigan C ty. Ind. g rl. Rebekah Eiz­abelh. Jan. 14,5:55 pm.. 8 pounds 4' 2ounces. now boy. 1 git1.

BURKS. Jell and Mel sse (Johnson) ofWIChita. Kan. lIIrl Tabcllla DaruelJe. Nov.5. 9:09 p.m.• ., pounds 9 ounces f rstchild

AIRSMAN. Dale and Lynora (Magner) ofIndlana. Pa. boy. August Edmund. Jan.9. 12:18 am. 7 pounds 14 ounces. firstchild.

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realized they needed to do some­thing about their piritual live~,"

Mr. 1edina explained.The Wedlers, however. knew

hardly an) Spanish and spokeonly limited English.

Mr. Medina, fluent in bothEnglish and Spani h, was asked towrite them a letter telling when henext would be visiting Bolivia andwhere he would be staying.

The Wedler met him at hishotel in La Paz, after a IO-hour bustrip from San Ignacio to SantaCruz. Then they took a plane to biPaz.

"They spoke just enough En­glish that we could get by," Mr.Medina said.

"My wife and I met them at t~e

hotel Friday night and we talkeduntil late that evening. Saturdaymorning, we talked some moreand went to Sabbath services thatafternoon.

"Between English and a fewSpanish words we were able tocommunicate pretty well." Mr.Medina continued. "I was able toascertain their conviction and thatSabbath I baptized them."* 1()()<7~ recycled paper

old city's east gate, built beforethe time of Christ.

It is near S1. Paul's Chapel.which commemorates what somebelieve is the window Paul waslowered from when escapingDamascus.

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"Bolivia i a completely differ­ent culture from Uruguay," Mr.Medina said. "Whereas in Uru­guay most people are primarily ofSpanish or Italian descent, inBolivia 70 percent of the popula­tion is of Indian descent."

Yet only three of the 25 Boli­vian members are of Indiandescent; the rest are Europeans.

Becau e the literacy rateamong Indians i low, most can­not be reached by the printedgo pel message.

Even if they could read ThePlain Truth. Indian traditionkeep many from getting involvedwith other culture or religion .

Last Augu t Mr. Medina bap­tized two German citizens livingin Bolivia, Reinhard and BrigiuaWedler.

A year ago the Wedlers movedfrom Berlin, Germany. to themall town of San Ignacio in east­

ern Bolivia. For II years they hadbeen subscribing to Klar & Wahr(German Plain Truth).

"They wanted to get away fromthe big city so they moved toBolivia as permanent residents.After they got to Bolivia, they

In addition to Uruguay, Mr.Medina pastors the 25 membersand their families living inBolivia. Most of the members livearound La Paz, the capital, with anaverage Sabbath attendance of 35.

Mr. Medina visits there fourtimes a year, for two consecutiveSabbaths on each visit. On otherSabbaths brethren listen to ser­mons on cas ette tapes.

Bolivia: 'a completelydifferent culture'

have fresh fruit and vegetablefrom their gardens, cow for milkand chickens for eggs," said Mr.Medina.

extraordinary city-state the Arabbuilt in the first three centurieA.D., because it had contacts withother cultures and is better pre­served.

The group returned to Dama ­cu on the final day and saw the

Uruguay's economy has been inserious reces ion ince 1983, andbrethren there are facing difficulttimes financially.

Although all members areemployed, their buying powercontinues to decline.

In the Montevideo area, renttypically takes half the member'salaries, said Mr. Medina. "Therest just gets them by for food andthey really don't have enough forclothes."

A big source of help to theUruguayan brethren has been usedclothing donated by brethren visit­ing South America for the Feast.

Some of the Uruguayan brethrencan't afford a refrigerator and mu tget by without one. A refrigeratorcan cost up to four months' salary.

"The mo t financially well-offpeople in Uruguay are the farmersbecause they have access to land[they rent it]. They are able to

Feastgoers helpmembers in Uruguay

pastor, visited members andprospective members, and wasinspired to see how God had pro­tected them from damage, thidespite severe damage to proper­tie around them.

Volunteers visit oldestinhabited city andextraordinary city-state

AMMA , Jordan-Ambas­sador tudent, project directorCory Erickson and his wife,Colene, left the AmbassadorFoundation project here Jan. 5 fora trip to Dama cu , the oldest con­tinuously inhabited city in theworld.

Although the Foundation hassponsored archaeological digs inSyria, this was the first time proj­ect members in Jordan made thejourney north. Damascus has beena city since the time of Abraham.

The group visited one of theoldest markets in the Middle East,Souk Al-Hamedieh, two stories ofshops lining a main street and trib­utary. Storekeepers begged theAmbassador seniors in brokenEnglish toi it 'heir hops.

On the second day in Syria thegroup took a bus to Palmyra. atropical oasis 200 miles north ofDamascus, in the Syrian desert.

Palmyra is regarded as the mo t

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MIKE AND ADRIANA MEDINA

"Manuel Rodriguez, a pastor ata local Protestant church, cameinto contact with our literature andtarted preaching from it. He cov­

ered such doctrines as the Sabbath,the Holy Days, repentance andclean and unclean food ."

Mr. Medina continued: "He gottogether a nucleus of about 20adults who tarted keeping theSabbath with him, and anyone indi agreement quit coming to hischurch. Although Mr. Rodrigueztook material from The PlainTruth, he did not tell the peoplewhere he was getting his material."

When Mr. Rodriguez realizedhe needed to be baptized, he wroteto Church headquarters in Pasa­dena, and they sent Luis Chavez,now Bahia Blanca, Argentina, pas­tor, to see him.

Cyclone Val causesmassive damage,members spared

SAMOA-Cyclone Val cau edmas ive damage in Samoa lastDecember. Epeli Kanaimawi, Fiji ~

Kanaimawi, daughter of Fiji pas­tor Epeli Kanaimawi, in January,in the first Church wedding inFiji.

The president of Fiji and promi­nent personalities closely relatedto the Kanaimawis attended.

Evangelist Raymond Mc air,regional director for New Zealandand the South Pacific, said: "Surelythe great God caused many of thenonmembers, including the digni­taries who attended the wedding, tohave a very favorable opinion ofGod's Church and his people.

"It is clear to me that God usedRatu Epeli Kanaimawi, his familyand the brethren to be a real wit­ness, a bright light to the Fijiannation."

"That also he should gather together in one the childrenof God that were scattered abroad, " (John 11:52)

Nucleus of Uruguay "Mr. Chavez told Mr. Rodri-church has unusual guez he needed to ... tell the

members of his church where hebeginning was getting his sermon material.

In Latin America one way the "Mr. Rodriguez was so convict-gospel message is sometimes ed, he stepped down from his po i-preached is through plagiarism. tion and told all the people the

Ministers from other churches material he'd been preaching fromoften use The Plain Truth and came from the Worldwide Church'orne of the Church's booklets for of God," Mr. Medina said.ermon material, ince they are When Mr. Chavez went back to

free and not many other periodi- baptize Mr. Rodriguez, the 20 peo-cals are available. pIe he had been preaching to

This is what happened in Salto, were waiting outside Mr.Uruguay, said Mike Medina, pas- Chavez's door, wanting to coun-tor of the Saito and Montevideo, sel for baptism.

ruguay. and La Paz, Bolivia, Mr. Rodriguez had done suchchurches. a good job explaining Church

doctrine that Mr. Chavez woundup baptizing 15 people that dayalone.

Toda. the former member ofthis Protestant church form a bigpart of the Salto church, which hasan average attendance of 60.

In addition to Salto. the congre­gation at Montevideo has an aver­age attendance of 25.

SCAT ERED BR THREFROM OUR

NEWSOF(JPPEOPLE,PLACES & .....~EVENTS IN THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD

President on hand atfirst Church weddingin Fiji

SUVA, Fiji-Tongan memberJames Panuve married Alisi

Singles invited to ClassicWeekend in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga.-The East andNortheast congregations hereinvite singles worldwide to theOlympic City Classic SinglesWeekend May 23 and 24.

Sabbath ervice will start at 11a.m. with a Bible tudy following.John Halford, a Plain Truthsenior writer, is scheduled asguest speaker. A dinner dance Sat­urday evening will feature a 20­piece big band. The cost is $25.

For an additional $10 singlescan attend a Sunday barbecue atStone Mountain Park (park adrni ­ion included), which has many

attractions including an eveningla er light show.

Sabbath ervices, the dinnerdance and accommodations willbe at the Hyatt Atlanta Airporthotel. Cost is 49 per per on pernight at the hotel. Please call1-800-233-1234 for reservation .The hotel will provide shuttle er­vice to and from the airport.

For the dance and picnic makechecks payable to Atlanta Ea tActivity Fund and mail to EarlLaughlin, 3646 Cornwall Ct ..Decatur, Ga., 30032.

Some radio stationsair program at no cost

Nine radio. tations in the Unit­ed States air the audiotract of TheWorld Tomorrow. Four of thesetations have donated time slots to

the Church.Manager of small radio sta­

tions sometimes donate time slotsthat cannot be sold or they maysimply like the program.

The donated stations areMocksville, .C., WDSL 1520,Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Alexandria,La., KTLD 1110, Sunday, 1:30p.m.; Fordyce, Ark., KBJT 1570,Sunday, 10 a.m.; and Lajunta,Colo., KBZZ 1400, Sunday, 9 a.m.

The other five radio stations areLubbock, Tex., KFYO 790, Sun­day, 6:30 a.m.; Medford, Ore.,KCMX 580, Sunday, 9 a.m.;Boise, Idaho, KBOI 670, Sunday,6:30 a.m.; Coffeyville, Kan.,KGGF 690, Sunday, 7:05 p.m.;and Jone boro, Ark., KBTM1230, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Midwestern social tohonor black culture

I DIA APOLIS, Ind.-Thechurche here will again be host toa Midwest regional social Sunday,July 5. to honor black culture inthe Church, with a special tributeto the late evangelist HaroldJackson, All are welcome.

A catered meal will be served at12:30 p.m., followed by dancingfrom 2 to 6. Back by populardemand will be the CosmopolitanBand. Attire is formal to semifor­mal.

Location will be the IndianaRoof Ballroom, 140 W. Washing­ton St. in downtown Indianapolis.Attendance is by ticket and limit­ed to those 14 years old and older.Co t per ticket i $23.

Please send all ticket requests toJuly Social, Box 44561, Indi­anapolis, Ind., 46244-0561. Dead­line for ticket requests is June 1.and all checks hould be madepayable to the Indy Activity Fund.Indianapolis South.