“Telling the stories of what God is doing in the lives of His people”
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the Lake Union Herald
Tyler Burns for
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in this issue...
in every issue...
3 Editorial by Walter L. Wright,
Lake Union president
T he theme for this special camp meeting and summer camp
edition is “Securing Our Faith.” When we come together
for spiritual renewal, inspiration and building relationships,
4 New Members Get to know
some new members of the Lake Union family. it helps secure the faith of our families. Reading about it
6 Youth in Action
and looking at the pictures is one thing—experiencing it is
7 Beyond our Borders
something else entirely. Don’t miss out!
8 Family Ties by Susan E. Murray
9 Healthy Choices Gary Burns, Editor
by Winston J.Craig
0 Extreme Grace by Dick Duerksen
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1 The Joys of Adventism
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by Cynthia and J.W. Warren
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CAMP MEETING PREVIEWS SUMMER CAMP PREVIEWS
2 Sharing our Hope
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3 ConeXiones en español
1 14 Illinois Conference 24 Camp Akita: Illinois
por Carmelo Mercado
34 AMH News 16 Indiana Conference 26 Timber Ridge Camp: Indiana
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18 Lake Region Conference 28 Camp Wagner: Lake Region
36 News
40 Mileposts 20 Michigan Conference 30 Camp Au Sable & Sagola: Michigan
41 Classifieds
22 Wisconsin Conference 32 Camp Wakonda: Wisconsin
8 Announcements
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49 Partnership with God
by Gary Burns
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President’s Perspective
by WaLter L. WrigHt, Lake Union conference president
Let’s Ask the
Kids
I wanted to write on summer camps for this issue, but having no experience with them I decided to investigate. I was
surprised to learn that we have experienced campers and camp staff members within our office family.
Chelsey Cameron, an eighth grader at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School and daughter of Kathy (administration/women’s
ministries), is a real fan of summer camp. As I listened to her enthusiasm, she said, “It’s so much fun being together with other
kids your age and who share your religious beliefs. You make so many new friends that it’s really cool. A lot of them come back
each year so you can actually build close relationships. We look forward to seeing each other at least once each year. We have
arts and crafts, music, sports of all kinds and religious activities. My favorite activities are wakeboarding and woodworking. I
created a cute little box and a small stool suitable for holding plants. I really enjoy working with my hands.”
A number of the children of our office staff started out as campers and went on to work in camp ministry. Wendy Eberhardt,
the daughter of Karen Bekowies (education), is presently the director of youth ministries and camp director for Indian Creek
Camp in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. Wendy has spent much of her life in the camp program—first in Ohio, then in
Pennsylvania. Karen often shares reports of Wendy’s answers to prayers and the powerful way God is working in the lives of
the campers and camp staff.
Ryan and Justin Thurber, sons of Diane (communication), started their camp experience as little campers when their dad, Gary
Thurber, was youth director in Michigan. Both boys agree, “That was the best job our dad ever had!”
Last year Ryan was boys’ director and Justin was a wrangler at Timber Ridge Camp in Indiana. Ryan has recently just completed
a year as assistant boys’ dean at Union Springs Academy—an extension of his training at camp.
Reneé Pierce, daughter of Rodney (administration) and Rose Anne Grove (education), worked as a waterfront instructor at Wa-
woka Woods in Oklahoma where her dad served as youth director and her mom was the camp secretary and craft director.
Josie, Tyler and Ryan Burns worked at camp in South Dakota where their dad Gary (communication) was camp director. The
boys also worked at North Star Camp in Minnesota after leaving the Dakotas.
Those are just a few. But, I also learned that a number of our office staff attended camp when they were young. I was fascinated
to discover that Elisa Flores (treasury) attended the very last summer camp that was permitted in Cuba in 1964. One could
tell that recalling her experience brought fond memories of friends and faith as evidenced by her smile. “It was a spiritual time.
We were so close—all of us from all over Cuba,” she said.
I asked Chelsey if she plans to go to camp again this summer, and she said, “Oh, definitely. If you don’t go to summer camp,
you have really missed a great experience.”
Although I never had the experience of attending summer camp when I was growing up, I can see that something very special
takes place on those sacred campgrounds that builds character and secures faith, and for many provides direction for a life
of ministry.
We have six beautiful camps in the Lake Union, each with dedicated staff ready to help secure the faith of a young person in
your life this summer.
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Indiana “I was an alcoholic for 0 years, during which
time I lost everything,” related Ed Summerlin, telling of his
life. It was during a period when he found himself once
again in a detox unit that, instead of the usual feeling of
total hopelessness, Ed was overcome by a strong sense that
this time he could be released from the grip of addiction
that had for so long plagued Prior to his baptism, Joshua Fruth told the Cicero Church members about
his decision to make Jesus a priority in his life. Also pictured in background:
him. Aaron Clark, assistant pastor
Jeff and Kathy Summer-
lin, Ed’s son and daughter- Larry McConnell (Cicero Church Bible instructor) about
in-law, who themselves are the whole idea.
relatively new Adventists, “We started having studies, and I still wasn’t completely
had been praying for him sold. But as I talked to Larry, read my Bible, and prayed
and, around Thanksgiving more and more, I found that God had been there the entire
005, they invited him to time.
accompany them to church. “God had never given up on me. He gave my life pur-
As Ed listened to the ser- pose and made me His ‘No. 1,’ so I decided that the only
mons, he became convinced thing to do, the only thing I wanted to do, was to make Him
During weeks of Bible study, Ed that the unexplainable sense my ‘No. 1.’”
Summerlin was humbled by the of hope he had experienced
revelation there is a wonderful new life Joshua Fruth, member, Cicero Church. Originally published in the Cicero
in Jesus, regardless of how dark one’s during his time in detox had Church Family Ties newsletter, January 2008. Used with permission.
past has been. actually been God’s calling.
During the weeks of Bi-
Michigan November 4, 007, was a special Sabbath
ble study that followed, Ed was humbled by the revelation
at Vassar Church because two of our young people were
there is a wonderful new life in Jesus, regardless of how
welcomed into membership through baptism. Nathan
dark one’s past has been. On October 6, 007, Ed took his
McKenny, age nine, stated that his older sister, Sarah, was
stand in baptism. Now Ed can be found in church every
instrumental in helping him make the decision. Nathan
Sabbath with Jeff and Kathy.
studied with Ron Barber, the Bible instructor, and Frank
Mary Wadsworth-Cooke, communications secretary, LaPorte Church Lugo, the pastor.
Nathan has been
a member of the Ad-
Indiana Just prior to his baptism, Joshua Fruth shared venturer club, the chil-
the following thoughts about his journey with Jesus. dren’s choir, has served
“Well, it all started in the spring of ‘06. I had gotten as a junior deacon, and
back from college and was looking for something. It seemed has attended Vacation
that I was missing an important piece in my life, but I had Bible School. His fa-
no idea what that piece was. vorite part of church
“So my mom (Denise Fruth), being a good mom, is when he can help Nathan McKenny studied with Ron Barber (left), a
strongly encouraged me to take baptismal studies, and I fi- Bible instructor, and Frank Lugo (right), pastor. His
usher. Nathan’s favor- baptism day was even more special because his
nally caved in! I didn’t think it would hurt any, and I had ite text is John :17: grandmother, Vera Markhart, attended church to
grown up in the [Adventist] church. I went and talked to observe his baptism.
“For God did not send
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His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the dream, just as disturbing and just as realistic. I dreamed I
world through Him might be saved” (NKJV). saw fire and brimstone raining down from Heaven; I could
The day was made even more special for Nathan, he feel the intense heat all around me. However, my house was
says, because his grandmother, Vera Markhart, was able to spared destruction. I woke up shaking and very afraid.
attend his baptism. About this time, I was given an Amazing Facts sermon
Katelynn DeArk was the second baptismal candidate. series about end-time events by speaker Doug Batchelor. I
Katelynn stated that she was led to Christ through Bible took these DVDs in the truck with me, and listened to them
studies with Cheryl Barber. repeatedly. I was convicted of the truth and the urgency of
The day was the message. I had no choice but to follow the truth! I told
made more mean- my boss that I could no longer work on the Sabbath. After
ingful to her be- a series of attempts to reach a compromise on work hours,
cause it was also he realized I meant what I said. I was released from my job.
her tenth birthday. I was unemployed, my bills continued and my family was
To Katelynn’s de- concerned. I was praying hard!
light, both of her This was a testing time for me. It was time to act on my
grandparents, Jim change of priorities in this life. Through answered prayer,
and Pam DeArk I was able to sell some of my favorite “toys” (like hunting
Katelynn’s baptism day was even more meaningful
from Georgia, as because it was also her tenth birthday. From left: equipment, etc.) to pay the monthly bills. After hitting the
well as her 90- Ron Barber, Bible instructor, Katelynn DeArk and bottom of the barrel, the Lord gave me a job moving people
year-old great- Frank Lugo, pastor with my own truck. I do not work on Sabbath, and my cli-
grandfather, Ken Morick from the Detroit Metropolitan ents like my honest, careful work enough to work around
Church, were present for her baptism. my Sabbath. I am busy, and make enough money to support
Katelynn has been a member of both the Adventurer my family.
club and the children’s choir. Her favorite part of church Now that God
is the prayer and praise. She stated that her favorite text is is my number one
John :16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one priority, and after
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish completely sur-
but have eternal life” (NKJV). rendering to His
Katelynn asks that we join her in praying that her sisters will, He is tak-
and brother will eventually follow her example. ing care of me! I
spend time with
Julie Murphy, Sabbath school superintendent, Vassar Church
Him every day, After his baptism, Jerry Taylor said, “The love of God floods my
very soul. Praise the Lord for His mercies and leading!”
and the hunting
Michigan I (Jerry Taylor) was raised in an Adventist en- and fishing passions are no longer important to me. My
vironment, and learned the Adventist beliefs early in life. baptism was a very high day for me. The feeling of burying
As a teenager, I decided the world was more fun. I turned my past sins and taking the vow of service to God gave me
my back on the church and pursued my own pleasures in a a feeling of finally getting back home after a long absence.
worldly environment. The love of God floods my very soul. Praise the Lord for
After a time of unsettled life experiences, I landed a His mercies and leading!
well-paying job that provided me an opportunity to travel
Jerry Taylor, Livingston Church member, as shared with Kassandra McFarland,
throughout the U.S. I had money to support my family and communication secretary, Livingston Church
pursue my hobbies of hunting and fishing. I worked seven
Share the
days a week driving a moving van. Any free time I had, I
spent indulging my hobbies.
Good News!
One night, a couple years ago, I had a very traumatic
dream! I dreamed I witnessed the Second Coming of
Christ. It was very real, very powerful, and really started me Do you know of someone who recently made a decision for
thinking about my life. Shortly thereafter, I had another Christ? Submit your story to the editors at our website:
www.lakeunionherald.org
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YOUTH inAction
In Our Hearts
and Minds
b y J o n at H a n J a c o b s
O
than selling drugs.
n a street corner in the heart of Chicago, a group of teenagers shout, “Free book!” Many pass by, driven by
a schedule or a deadline which blinds them to everything except their destination. Some pause a moment,
perhaps out of curiosity or genuine interest to see young people on a street corner doing something other
One of the young teen- of sermons delivered by
agers lowers her volume a team of God’s servants,
and asks in a friendlier which included Doug
tone, “Would you like a free Batchelor of Amazing
book?” Noticing the con- Facts and Wintley Phipps,
fused yet intrigued face a world-renowned vocal
upon this stranger, the teen artist, and was hosted by
says, “It’s the Ten Command- Danny Shelton, the co-
ments, Twice Removed. There founder of ABN. Each
is a series going on at the sermon focused on one of
McCormick Place The- the Ten Commandments
atre. Here’s a free ticket!” found in Exodus 0. Each
The young woman reveals commandment was pre-
an admission ticket hidden sented as a present day
Jonathan Jacobs and other young people from the Greater Lansing Adventist
within the book. School distributed the book Ten Commandments, Twice Removed on a mission instruction, rather than a
“This is free, right?” the outreach trip to Chicago, Illinois. writing from a God of the
stranger asks. After a nod of confirmation the stranger goes past. Many of the individuals seated in the Aries Crown
on his way, and the youth restarts her proclamation, “Free Theatre were recognized by the volunteers who handed
book!” with a bit more confidence. them their ticket.
This was the scene when a group of freshmen and Enter the same group of teenagers, on the same street
sophomores from the Greater Lansing Adventist School corner, four hours later. A teenage volunteer asks a tall man
traveled to Chicago last May. Their mission was to aid in if he would like a book. The man snatches the book. The
spreading word of the Ten Commandments Weekend and young volunteer glances at his T-shirt and is reminded why
a special series produced by the Three Angels Broadcast- he decided to become part of this mission. It was not to try
ing Network (ABN). The group from Lansing was part to place a few verses in schools and government buildings,
of a larger assembly of volunteers from around the nation, but as his shirt says, to “Put them back where they belong:
who came together to hand out free books and tickets to in our hearts and minds.”
the people of Chicago.
Jonathan Jacobs is in the tenth grade at Greater Lansing Adventist School in
The tickets handed out granted admission to a series Michigan.
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BE|OND our BORDERS
The Gift of
Perseverance
by MoLLie tiMMins
E agerly, I squinted through the flying dust as our driver propelled us along at dizzying speeds, blaring his horn
constantly. At last, we were on our way to a small village along the Mekong River to live among our people
group—the Cambodian Cham! At last! I thought, now we can unpack and settle in.
As I stepped out of the truck, my
husband Greg came to meet us. He
bed, nursing my bleeding knuckles.
After a week of pushing myself
had arrived before us on the motor- physically and emotionally beyond
cycle. “Honey,” he said, “I just need exhaustion, I finally broke down late
to prepare you before you go into the one night after collapsing into bed
house. ... It’s a construction zone. We next to my feverish husband. My head
can’t move in yet.” pounded, and my tears flowed. It felt
I swallowed the words that bub- good to cry. I wondered why God
bled up inside me: But they knew we were was allowing all of this to happen.
coming and said it would be all ready! Hadn’t He called us to the Cham?
“They said they can clear out one Did He really expect us to work in
of the bedrooms for our stuff,” Greg these conditions? I felt I couldn’t go
reassured me. “We’ll stay in a guest- on another day.
house in Chhlong until then.” As Greg and I talked, a thought
I had been sick before our move, came forcefully to us: We are exactly
and that week I had a relapse. Greg where God wants us and exactly where Sa-
got sick, too. We lay around on our From left: Caleb, Greg, Hannah and Mollie Timmins tan doesn’t want us. Satan’s tactics had
beds with fever, headaches and sore, formerly from Petoskey, Michigan, are missionaries who brought us to the point
currently serve the Cambodian Cham people group.
congested lungs. where we would love
After five days, we were finally able to move into our nothing better than to pack up our bags and go
home. Living in village conditions was a lot of work. It took back home. As Greg and I took hold of God’s
most of the hours in the day just to survive. To compound strength through faith, I smiled through my
this, the morning after we moved in the Mekong flooded, tears as comfort enveloped me. We wouldn’t be packing our
and we awoke to a fetid lake under and around our house. bags. If Satan was this mad about us being here, God must
Driven upward by the rising water, entire ant colonies have some very special Cham children waiting to hear the
made our home their ark. I’ve never seen so many ants in good news of salvation.
one place before.
Mollie Timmins, along with her husband Greg and children, Hannah and
This would have been difficult even if we were in good Caleb, have served as Adventist Frontier Missions missionaries since
November 2006. Before joining AFM, the Timmins family lived in Petoskey,
health, but our sickness made it almost unbearable. Greg Michigan. Their e-mail address is gregandmollietimmins@msn.com.
had to haul water from cisterns, slogging through floodwa-
Christian
ter three-feet deep. Simplest tasks like washing dishes were Adventist Frontier Missions is a Seventh-day Adventistworldwide lay ministry
dedicated to establishing church-planting movements among
huge ordeals. I would often stay up late into the night doing people groups with no Adventist presence. AFM currently works with
18 unreached people groups in 16 countries. To learn more, visit www.
laundry. Three, sometimes four, hours later I would fall into afmonline.org
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FAMIL| TIES
Summertime,
Summertime
W
b y s U s a n e . M U r r ay
hen I’m driving in my car, I generally listen to WGN radio in Chicago. I heard one of the hosts talk
about a trip he took with his family. One Sunday they got on the train, rode to a stop some miles from
home, got off, bought hot dogs at a nearby stand, hopped back on the train and rode it back home.
Later in the day they took the train to another destination and had a grand time—all for about $1. His point was that it
doesn’t have to cost a lot to do something fun as a family.
This experience reminds me School-age children can help
that summertime is just around plan a trip, be it for a day or a
the corner. This is a great time week. They can help plan what
to make plans for when school to take, assist in packing, use the
is out. One of the best things phone and the Internet to get in-
you can do for your children formation, figure out the route
is to view summer as a time to and learn to read the map.
expand their world and make During the summer months,
memories. The experiences you children benefit from a balance
provide will help your children of free time and organized ac-
retain what they have learned tivities. Some parents keep chil-
in school and be more ready for dren so busy with lessons and
school to start in the fall. excursions that they don’t have
This summer, why not plan a family activity each week? quiet time, or time to spend alone. On the other hand, we
Activities need to last at least 0 minutes, but they can last know that when children spend time in organized activi-
much longer. Don’t wait for a financial windfall, start put- ties, they will be more in control and will find it easier to
ting money aside for summer activities now. My suggestion resist negative peer pressure. Children tend to get into
is to find things to do that you can afford, as it certainly trouble when they are bored or are looking for stimulation.
takes away from the fun when you have to pay for an experi- The child with interesting, challenging, constructive and
ence after the fact. planned fun doesn’t have time for, or as much interest in,
When at home, show your children how to operate ap- negative activities. When your child is involved in healthy
pliances appropriate to their age. Have them assist in cook- activities, he or she is more likely to meet and associate with
ing and housekeeping. Remember that home should be a healthy peers.
safe place to learn and practice many news skills. Summer A child who has fun in a wholesome way is a happier
is a great time to encourage reading, build collections and child. And happier children are more receptive to their par-
work on hobbies. A child who learns to concentrate on ac- ents. Your family will benefit from your putting together
tivities often becomes very competent, and constructive ac- plans for summertime learning and adventures together!
tivities increase self-confidence and raise self-image. Build
Susan Murray is an associate professor of behavioral sciences and social
family closeness and reading abilities by planning time to work at Andrews University. She is a certified family life educator and a
licensed marriage and family therapist.
read together on a regular basis.
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HEALTH| CHOICES
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Is It Worth It? the e ind
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by Winston J. craig t .
ith the increasing concern about environmental issues, some have turned to buying organic. Many
people choose organic foods because they want to protect their families from chemicals such as syn-
thetic pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, and help lessen the burden of pollution of planet Earth.
The organic food industry is now growing about 5 percent a year.
But questions remain. Can and it’s hard to find traces of
organic food production be the chemicals. In addition,
sufficient to feed large popula- it’s hard to detect any dam-
tions? How can you guarantee a age from a particular pesticide
food is really organic? And what when we are exposed to tiny
makes a food organic anyway? amounts of so many chemi-
Is the 0 to 0 percent higher cals.
price for organic food really The produce found to be
worth it? Are organic foods any most contaminated with pes-
healthier? ticides includes peaches, ap-
For fruits and vegetables to ples, bell peppers, strawberries
be labeled organic, they must be grown without synthetic and cherries, while the least contaminated includes onions,
pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or sewage sludge, and they sweet corn, peas, bananas, cabbage and broccoli. About 15
must not have been irradiated or genetically engineered. percent of the vegetables and 5 percent of the fruit con-
Organic milk comes from animals that, for the past 1 sumed by Americans last year was imported, mostly from
months, were fed 100 percent organic feed and were not Latin America and Asia. Imported produce contains, on
given antibiotics or growth hormones. For packaged food, average, about three times the pesticide residue level found
the “Organic” label means at least 95 percent of the ingre- on domestically produced food.
dients are organic. The label, “Made with Organic Ingredi- Are organic fruits and vegetables more nutritious?
ents” means that at least 70 percent of the ingredients are There is no evidence that organic foods are more nutritious
organic. or taste better than conventionally grown foods.
Those people who experience occupational exposure In summary, pesticides are potent chemicals, and we
to pesticides and herbicides, such as farmers and migrant should minimize our intake of them whenever possible.
workers, face the greatest risk to their health. Human stud- Fruits and vegetables contaminated with pesticides should
ies have found that pesticide use is associated with an in- be thoroughly washed before eating. Choosing organic
creased risk of leukemia and liver cancer, birth defects, ad- produce, whenever it is available at a reasonable price, is
verse pregnancy outcomes and Parkinson’s disease. a healthy alternative. Regularly eating red meat and being
Nevertheless, there is little data that pinpoints the risk overweight pose greater risks to your health than consum-
to consumers from eating vegetables and fruits contami- ing foods that have been exposed to pesticides.
nated with any particular pesticide residue. The pesticides
Winston Craig, Ph.D., R.D. is a professor of nutrition at Andrews University.
now used in farming are metabolized quickly by the body,
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EXTREMEGRACE
Did I Tell You
About the Time...
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by dick dUerksen
he leaders always wanted us in the camp meeting meetings. Something about, “You’re here to get a spiritual
blessing, not to just stand around and talk.” So we stayed outside, paying occasional attention as scratchy PA
systems battled canvas and conversations.
That all turned around the year I became a ministerial After taking us on the wildest ride of our lives, he stopped,
intern. The conference youth director assigned a couple of looked each person straight in the heart, and said, “God is
us to care for the younger youth at camp meeting. We swal- calling some of you to be preachers—to speak His words to
lowed hard and tried to find ways to get the kids involved. the world. You’ll go places you’ve never dreamed of going.
Our solution included doing the things we wished we could You’ll face problems greater than you can solve. You’ll be the
have done during camp meetings past. guests of kings, princes, actors and farmers. You will be God’s
We played lots of softball, rafted rivers, created a daily live hands, God’s arms, God’s voice and God’s presence in thou-
radio program, baked cookies and had long discussions on sands of lives. God wants YOU to be His Preacher. If God
whatever the kids wanted to talk about. Evenings were full- is asking you to be a preacher, are you ready to accept His
on Bible studies under the trees, usually continuing the con- call?”
versations of the day, but doing so directly from Scripture. Never having thought about any of these kids as pastors,
We were feeling good about the week because the kids I held my breath and waited.
were having a good time, and because the evening Bible The first to stand was the son of a local dentist who sur-
studies were awesome! We were beginning to connect well prised me by even being in the meeting. Then there was an-
enough that we had some “right” to talk about where Christ other young man, and another, and then three girls. Before
was in their lives. long the pews looked like an EKG with short and tall kids
The kids came for the cookies, the games, the studies and standing in lines—guys and girls—linking arms and commit-
just to see what was happening. ting to be there if God needed them as pastors.
Friday night “what was happening” was an ancient preach- There was a prayer and much hand shaking, and then he
er who had been relegated to “tell the kids some stories.” He was gone—a one-night miracle-worker whose way of walk-
was at least 110, and we leaders groaned, and then prayed for ing God’s walk made us all want to grab our passports and
a miracle. “Lord, please help the kids be kind.” take off for the mission field.
The preacher assigned to us was E.L. Minchin, long re- I walked long and slowly through the camp’s forest that
tired from the General Conference youth department, a cir- night, re-living the evening I had chosen to become a pastor,
cuit-riding preacher who kept his Bible slung low on his hip. wondering if my life might include some stories worth tell-
I do not remember his text. What I remember is the si- ing, and kicking myself for not seeing ministerial potential in
lence. Less than a minute into his sermon all conversation our softball players.
was gone, replaced with rapt wonder as youth and leaders That was the only time I heard E.L. Minchin preach, but
faced South Pacific head-hunters, Mongolian bandits, Ethio- on the Internet I have found copies of old programs where
pian camel-drivers and sinking islands. he and Eric B. Hare led seminars on how to tell stories ... and
Once in a while the kids would remember to breathe, “how to invite youth to become pastor.”
usually right after an angel saved us from the devil’s claws. “And did I tell you about the time in Sarawak when...”
The stories captured our imaginations and put flesh on
Dick Duerksen is the official storyteller for Maranatha Volunteers Interntional.
God. “You could hear angel wings in the tent.” Readers may contact Dick by e-mail at: dduerksen@maranatha.org.
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of ADVENTISM
The Best Robe
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b y c y n t H i a a n d J . W. Wa r r e n
vident in many religions and cultures is the value placed on appropriate dress. In the Old Testament, before
Adam and Eve chose to disobey God’s single restriction, they were covered in “the garment of innocence.”
Afterward, that “garment of innocence” disappeared, “and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig
leaves together and made coverings for themselves” (Genesis :7). After their embarrassing fig-leaf encounter with God,
it must have come as a horrible shock to realize that the life of their animal companions had been sacrificed in order for
God to provide new garments of skin (Genesis :1).
In the New Testament, Jesus’ parable of the “Lost Son” Though often incongruent, we have learned to give and
confirms the idea that God provides one’s garment. When receive external signals of communication to help estab-
the son returned, stripped of his dignity and covered with lish identity and contextualize message. The wardrobe and
the filth of his rebellion, “his father saw him and was filled makeup departments on any studio lot play a vital role in
with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms telling the story. Those artists who know their craft well can
around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I help the actors speak volumes without uttering a word. The
have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no lon- same is true in the Christian life. Those who understand
ger worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his the art of representing Christ well can extend the reach of
servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him’” the gospel.
(Luke 15:0, ). The father’s answer to his declaration of Some years ago, our daughter gave us a cruise to the Ba-
unworthiness was to give him the best robe, declaring him hamas. Once settled on board, we casually strolled about
to be his son. What an amazing picture of grace! the ship enjoying our gift-vacation. We were humbly sur-
The parable of “The Wedding Banquet,” in Matthew , prised when a complete stranger smiled and declared, “I
portrays a scene where the king notices one of the guests is know you are Seventh-day Adventists!” We learned that
not wearing a wedding garment. “ ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how she was taken often as a child, by her grandmother, to an
did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man was Adventist church. Though she chose not to practice Ad-
speechless” (Matthew :1). The man was speechless be- ventism, she remained respectful of the modesty and sim-
cause there was no excuse. The garment had been gener- plicity of outward appearance she had observed. We have
ously supplied, yet he had refused to put it on. often reflected what a huge disappointment we might have
What do these three scenes teach us about dress? In each been to this dear child of God had we chosen not to dress
case, the garment, the robe and the covering was provided and act as “persons belonging to God.”
by God. Adam and Eve offered fig leaves. The lost son came The joy and peace that come as we allow our heavenly
in rags and filth. The guest came into the wedding banquet Father to cover us with His garment of righteousness and
without wedding clothes—possibly, without clothes at all. grace is bound to effect how we present ourselves to oth-
The garments provided were symbols of innocence, of ers—which is often the first component of an effective wit-
belonging, of righteousness. The garments were a meta- ness for Christ.
phor for the character of Christ. Peter suggests we often fall
Cynthia and J.W. Warren co-founded Spring Hope Ministries to celebrate and
into the trap of trying to make up for our lack of character promote the joys and benefits of the Adventist lifestyle. They have three adult
children and reside in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
by depending on extravagant externals to bring us value and
worth. Rather, we should present ourselves with Christ-like
character (1 Peter ).
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Hope in Times of Sorrow
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flood of tears is coupled with wrenching screams for help, added to an overwhelming dose of bitter anguish,
and mixed together with a double portion of angry bewilderment. This harrowing scene, often multiplied
several times a day, reflects the pain of loved ones left behind as they sit with Raymond and Annetta Cantrell
of the Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit, Michigan. The Cantrells, throughout many years of their ministry in the funeral
business, have learned to share their faith to bring hope and comfort to families grieving the loss of loved ones.
When families are most vul- When ministering to families
nerable, the Cantrells engage in a faced with the unpleasant task of
gentle witness of Christ’s love by making funeral arrangements, Ray-
offering each family a resplendent mond first offers prayer. He begins
“keepsake” Bible, warmly referred by requesting God’s presence and
to as “God’s love letters.” This asking God to comfort the griev-
gesture developed after noticing a ing and to enter every heart pres-
sense of hopelessness experienced ent. Treating each family with re-
by many grieving family members. spect and inviting God’s presence
There are times when families gives them hope and enables them
do not accept the Bibles offered. to continue with the arrangements.
However, after refusing the Bible There are times when, despite the
during the service, some family wide range of funeral arrangements
members have come back privately available, the family is still financial-
and requested “their” Bibles! The ly overwhelmed. In each case of an
Cantrells observe, “When death indigent family, Raymond chooses
Oliver Page
comes, the loved ones left behind, to “error on the side of mercy.” Indi-
of whatever faith or religious back- Annetta and Raymond Cantrell are owners and managers of gent families are able to arrange for
ground, are receptive and changed the Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit, Michigan. The Cantrells the funeral of their loved ones with
individuals, even for a moment. It are members of the Burns Church. the expectation that they will repay
is during that moment a window of opportunity is opened the funeral cost when they are able. While some families
to share God’s love.” repay, and others don’t, the Cantrells continue to minister,
The Cantrells also make other literature available. and God richly blesses them despite any losses incurred.
Books, such as The Great Controversy, Desire of Ages, Steps to Pouring out so much of himself to grieving families
Christ, etc., are eagerly picked up by the hundreds who each and every day, one wonders the source of Raymond’s
pass through. Annetta relates, “Families are very receptive strength. With tears welling up in his eyes, Raymond points
to these publications, and often the supply is quickly ex- upward and says, “All of my strength comes from above, and
hausted.” Raymond frequently invites client families to the my help comes from the Lord.”
Burns Church or to their home to savor Annetta’s cooking.
Oliver Page, Ph.D., is the communication leader of the Burns Seventh-day
The Cantrells express their belief that, “God is working on Adventist Church.
the hearts of men and women everywhere,” noting that all
Editor’s Note: If you know someone who is sharing the hope of Jesus in
they have to do is “present God in a loving way to each and a unique way at work or in their community, send a story to herald@luc.
adventist.org.
every grieving family.”
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Unidos en la mision por carMeLo Mercado
“Cuando seguimos los planes del Señor, colaboramos con Dios. Cualquiera que sea nuestro cargo:
presidente de asociación, predicador, maestro, alumno o simplemente miembro de iglesia, el Señor nos
considera responsables de cómo aprovechamos nuestras oportunidades para dar la luz a quienes necesitan la
D
verdad presente” (Testimonios para la iglesia, tomo 9, p. 71).
ios está obrando en una forma maravillosa para terminar su obra. Como ejemplo podemos mencionar el
desarrollo de una iniciativa especial que comenzó en el mes de marzo. Recientemente los administradores
de las asociaciones de nuestra Unión han estado orando y discutiendo la idea de realizar una obra especial
para la ganancia de almas en el año 009. Para determinar la dirección que debemos seguir, decidimos reunirnos por dos
días para comenzar a planear una estrategia de evangelismo. Estuvieron presente los presidentes, secretarios, tesoreros,
directores ministeriales y coordinadores hispanos de las cinco asociaciones, además de los administradores de la Unión,
quienes coordinamos y dirigimos las reuniones.
En verdad fue algo maravilloso Phoenix, en el estado de Arizona.
ver el espíritu de unidad y de El resultado es que no solamente
cooperación entre los dirigentes de se han unido para este proyecto las
estas asociaciones. Como resultado asociaciones de Illinois, de Lake
final se decidió llevar a cabo una Region y la Unión del Lago sino
campaña de evangelismo en el también la Unión del Pacífico, la
año 009 en la cual TODAS las Asociación de Arizona y la División
asociaciones unirían sus esfuerzos Norteamericana.
para evangelizar a los millones que Yo creo que el Espíritu Santo
viven en nuestro territorio. está ayudando a lograr esta unidad.
Ese espíritu de unidad y de La oración de Cristo para su pueblo
esfuerzo está también infiltrando que vive en los últimos días es que
Dirigentes de las cinco asociaciones y la Unión del Lago
los esfuerzos evangelísticos en las unidos al hacer planes de evangelismo para el año 2009. seamos uno en propósito, así como
iglesias locales. Por ejemplo, en Cristo y el Padre lo son. Tenemos
este mes de mayo se dará una campaña evangelística de el gran desafío de predicar el mensaje de los tres ángeles
una semana en la ciudad de Gary, en el estado de Indiana. a toda criatura. En verdad no hay manera de cumplir con
Lo interesante es que seis iglesias, dos conferencias y la este mandato a menos que se rompan las barreras que
Unión del Lago están apoyando y dirigiendo el esfuerzo. nos separan y tanto hermanos como pastores nos unamos
Este esfuerzo es diferente porque tiene como propósito como un solo ejército, bajo el liderazgo de nuestro gran
aprovechar y usar las diferencias culturales en las seis iglesias comandante, nuestro Señor Jesús.
para lograr mejores resultados. Tenemos una gran oportunidad y no la debemos
La Red 00 es otro ejemplo de la unión de esfuerzos despreciar. Mi oración es que las iglesias en nuestra Unión
con el propósito de ganar almas para Jesús. Hemos tenido se contagien con este espíritu y planeen trabajar unidas para
campañas satélite en forma regular por años. Este año se así apresurar la venida del Señor.
presentó la oportunidad de tener la campaña vía satélite en
Carmelo Mercado es el vicepresidente general de la Unión del Lago.
dos grandes ciudades: Chicago, en el estado de Illinois, y
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Touched by His Words
B
by kennetH a. densLoW
ack by popular demand, the Illinois Conference will have three camp meeting events in 00. These gatherings
vary in size, length and location. This year the theme is “Touched By His Words.”
Northern Illinois Camp Meeting Akita Camp Meeting
This one-day convocation will be held This week-long camp meeting is held
again this year on the campus of the Col- June 15–1 at Camp Akita, near Gales-
lege of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, on burg, Illinois. It is a cross between a tra-
May 17. ditional Adventist camp meeting and a
Two of our featured guests for the day family camp. There is lots of time in wor-
will be Ron Halvorsen Sr. and Robert ship, but also time for family activities
Lemon. Before retiring, Ron Halvorsen like canoeing, the climbing wall, hikes in
was the Church Growth director of the the woods, horseback riding, swimming
Southern Union Conference of Sev- and a great favorite—the Blob.
enth-day Adventists. He now conducts Guest speakers for the week are Dan
evangelistic meetings and is the prayer Matthews, Lael Caesar and Walter
coordinator for It Is Written. Ron is well- Wright. Dan Matthews is best known
known for conducting prayer seminars for his years as anchorman for Christian
around North America. Robert Lemon is Lifestyle Magazine. He represents the tele-
Steve Moseley will present “The Chosen
the treasurer of the worldwide Seventh- Garment: The Whole Gospel in One Act.” His cast, Faith For Today, as speaker emeritus.
day Adventist Church. He has served the dramatic presentation will make the Bible Lael Caesar holds a Ph.D. in Hebrew and
come alive.
church for more than 0 years, including Semitic Studies, and teaches in the de-
ten years in Africa. partment of Religion and Biblical Languages at Andrews
Steve Moseley will present “The Chosen Garment: The University. Walter Wright is no stranger to the members
Whole Gospel in One Act.” In this dramatic presentation, of the Illinois Conference. He is the president of the Lake
he will take us on a whirlwind tour of the Bible that is deep- Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In addition
ly moving and will make the Bible come alive. A highlight to his administrative work, he has conducted evangelism
of the day will be the choir and testimony time in the after- and family seminars in 1 countries on four continents.
noon. Choirs from throughout the Illinois Conference will Steve Moseley will again be with us for the Akita Camp
share wonderful music. Interspersed will be testimonies Meeting and present “The Chosen Garment.” Also enjoy
from our five-year mission to “Touch Every 1 For Jesus.” the music of our guest musician, Trent DeLong, who re-
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May 17
cently received the Christian music Angel Award for his College of Du Page
album, “Great Is the Lord.” 45 Fawell Boulevard
The children’s programs are always excellent at Akita Glen Ellyn, IL 6017
Camp Meeting. It is a great time and place to bring your Call: 60-56-50
family for some quality time together. E-mail: reservations@illinoisadventist.org
For more information about the Northern Illinois Camp Website: www.illinoisadventist.org
Meeting or the Akita Camp Meeting call 60-56-50 or
visit www.illinoisadventist.org. Reservations can be made at AkITA CAMP MEETING
reservations@illinoisadventist.org. June 15–1
Camp Akita
Hispanic Camp Meeting 164 Knox Rd.
The Illinois Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting always Gilson, IL 6146
takes place over Labor Day weekend, which will be August Call: 60-56-50
9–September 1 this year. This camp meeting will be held E-mail: reservations@illinoisadventist.org
on the grounds of Camp Wakonda, near Westfield, Wis- Website: www.illinoisadventist.org
consin.
For reservations, contact the Hispanic Ministries De- hISPANIC CAMP MEETING
partment, Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, August 9–September 1
619 Plainfield Rd., Willowbrook, IL 6057; call 60-56- Camp Wakonda
54; or e-mail: hispanicministries@illinoisadventist.org. W6 County Road E. (P.O. Box 710)
Kenneth Denslow is the president of the Illinois Conference. Oxford, WI 5707
Call: 60-56-54
E-mail: hispanicministries@illinoisadventist.org
Joe Arner Lael Caesar Trent DeLong Ron Halvorsen Sr. Robert Lemon Dan Matthews Walter Wright
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An Eternal Gift
by gary tHUrber
F or spiritual renewal, building friendships, providing incredible experiences for our children and making lasting
memories, there is nothing like camp meeting.
Much prayer and thought is given I think there are very important
by our presenters concerning their reasons that camp meeting is still
worship messages and presenta- relevant to Adventist culture.
tions. As a result, a wonderful op- “As a child, camp meeting gave
portunity is provided for each of us me a picture of a bigger world
to be challenged and grow in our church than just my local church.
walk with God. It brought me new friendships and
As the week unfolds, it is always drew me closer to God. My parents
inspiring to see the new friends the took the little money they had left
Lord brings into our lives. These people not only are an en- over and the only week for vacation they had and took us
joyment to be around, but they also can be a real encourage- to camp meeting. That helped me to realize how important
ment to us in our faith walk. it was.
Great care is given to provide our youth and children “For my children and now for my grandchildren, I see
excellent programming. All day long exciting activities and that they, too, look forward to camp meeting with great
spiritual feasts are prepared for them. They, too, make life- anticipation, spending time with family and friends, and
long friends and have cherished memories from their camp learning about God in a relaxing atmosphere.
meeting experiences. “Throughout the years, as new members have joined me
So many families make camp meeting a tradition. Those in coming to camp meeting, I have found that they, too, love
who do have a rich storehouse of blessed experiences and it because of the fellowship and wealth of information that
friendships. Karen Goolsby from the Laporte Church has is available to them, through health and family seminars,
this testimony about what camp meeting has meant to her classes about the Bible and accessibility to the Adventist
and her family throughout her life. Book Center. Also, camp meeting helps new members be
“It has sometimes been discussed that perhaps camp able to understand the structure of the conference leader-
meeting should be done away with, suggesting that it is ship.
old-fashioned and no longer appeals to people today. But “Camp meeting has given me time to renew and develop
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Photos by Judith
INdIANA CAMP MEETING
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Indiana Academy
friendships, as I come away from my regular routine and
415 State Road 19
spend time with old and new friends.
Cicero, IN 4604
“I have been coming to camp meeting since I was a
Call: 17-44-601
small child and have not missed a year. I would like to
E-mail: cjloucks@aol.com
thank everyone who has made camp meeting possible over
Website: www.indysda.org
the years—from the students who help set up tents, clean
dorms, restrooms and dishes to the volunteers who provide
music and teach in the children’s divisions. I also want to
hISPANIC CAMP MEETING
June 14
thank the conference workers and pastors, and their wives,
Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church
who give time and energy to provide seminars, classes and
4445 State Road 19
organization of camp meeting in general. It is an eternal
Cicero, IN 4604
gift to all who come!”
Call: 17-56-5770
Why not begin now to make plans for you and your chil-
E-mail: prarosario@aol.com
dren to be a part of camp meeting in Indiana this year?
Gary Thurber is the Indiana Conference president.
Steve Darmody George Guthrie Ron and Collene Kelly Jud Lake Jeannie and Lonnie Richard O’Ffill
Melashenko
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Go and Tell
F
by JeroMe L. davis
or members of the Lake Region Conference, camp meeting is a very, very special occasion. Here are just three
reasons why:
1. It is a time for our mem- Each morning will begin
bers to relax from the stresses with “Power Hour” at 6:00
of daily living and enjoy good a.m. This is the time when
preaching, good music and our campers share with one
outstanding seminars. another God’s blessings in
. It is a time for fellow- their lives. They will also tes-
ship with brothers and sisters tify how they have led some-
from the various parts of the one to Christ or plan to do
Conference. so as disciples of Christ. Im-
. Children have plenty of mediately following this ser-
time to play and learn about vice, our Lake Region pastors,
the things of God from their teachers in their Kindergar- during the 6:0 a.m. “Preaching Hour,” will challenge God’s
ten, Primary, Junior and Earliteen classes. They also learn saints to “Go and Tell” the good news to someone else when
lessons from the outdoors in nature. they leave camp meeting. Our ministers will also deliver in-
Last year our members left camp meeting with feelings of spiring messages centered around this theme at the 7:0
rejuvenation and thanksgiving for God’s blessings in their a.m. “Evangelistic Hour.”
lives. Christian education, under the leadership of Ruth Hor-
This year’s encampment will be just as spirit-filled, if not ton, will again be one of our main features. Teachers of the
more so. Our theme will be, “Go and Tell.” We’ve selected Lake Region Conference will be commissioned for service
this theme in harmony with the North American Division’s in the schools where they labor and the churches where
(NAD) goal of 100,000 individuals baptized for Christ in they serve.
009 (Year of Pastoral Evangelism). In preparation for Pamela Daly, children’s ministries director, will have her
this, the NAD is recommending in 00 for “conferences team in place as they lift up the name of Jesus to our boys
and churches to focus on the biblical teaching of righteous- and girls. These 400 children look forward to camp meet-
ness by faith in Christ and on the infilling work of the Holy ing each year with great anticipation. They, too, will be
Spirit at camp meetings, convocations, seminars and re- challenged to “Go and Tell” their friends the good news of
treats.” Christ’s love for them.
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Ralph Shelton is our newly-elected youth ministries and We feel privileged and blessed to have two outstanding
Pathfinder director. He will have his co-workers in place as speakers for the Sabbath Divine Worship services. Ronald
they focus on kingdom building. Their emphasis will not Smith, executive secretary of the Southern Union Confer-
only be to challenge our youth to mold characters that will ence, will speak the first Sabbath (June 1). Joseph Grid-
prepare them for the coming King, but also to guide them er, senior minister of the Bellfort Seventh-day Adventist
on how to share Jesus with their peers. Yes, our young peo- Church in Houston, Texas, will be featured the second Sab-
ple also must “Go and Tell.” bath (June ). Camp meeting will conclude Saturday eve-
Each of our other departmental directors will focus on ning with the traditional ordination service.
the camp meeting theme as they and their facilitators lead If you have not registered for Camp Meeting 00, you
out in the various workshops and seminars throughout the may do so by contacting the Treasury Department of the
week. These leaders include Doris Gothard (women’s min- Lake Region Conference at 77-46-661.
istries), Art and Kim Nowlin (family life), Charles Osborne May God bless each and every one of you, and may He
(inner city), P.C. Willis (Sabbath school, personal minis- inspire each of us to “Go and Tell.”
tries, prison ministries), Eddie Allen (stewardship), Ed-
Jerome Davis is the president of the Lake Region Conference.
ward Woods III (religious liberty), Debbie Young (A.S.I.)
and Ray Young (communications).
lAkE REGIoN CAMP MEETING
Our bookstore will be open Monday through Friday. We
June 0–
will have available Bibles, magazines, literature, CDs, tapes
Camp Wagner
and other Christian materials. Additionally, the Natural
190 Brownsville Street
Connection (Lake Region Conference health food store)
Cassopolis, MI 4901
will have in stock both frozen and canned vegetarian foods
Call: 77-46-661
for purchase.
Joseph Grider Ronald Smith
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Camp Meeting Memories
M
by Loren neLson
y first camp meeting recollections are from Oregon in 1969. My wife Linda, who grew up in the
Oregon Conference, told me about the camp meeting in Gladstone, Oregon. Her family joined the
church during an evangelistic effort with George Vandeman. When they attended their first camp
meeting, the whole family moved into a tent for ten days. She told how she and her siblings looked forward to camp meet-
ing from then on. Each year the family took vacation time to be at camp meeting, along with thousands of others.
Speakers like H.M.S. Richards, George Vandeman, J.L. was asked to speak. Her name was June Strong. She wrote
Schuler, D.A. Delafield, Eric B. Hare, Josephine Cunning- the missionary book for the next year, and shared from her
ton Edwards and the like came to the campgrounds. So, my rich background. June challenged each family to pray for
anticipation was great that first year. I was assigned to the their little ones that, if time were to tarry, God would pre-
youth tent. Nearly ,000 young people packed that large pare their future mate in some other home so our children
tent. It was so big it had to be brought from Los Angeles. would always serve Jesus as Lord and Savior.
The main tent was far larger and took two or three days to The Nelson family took that challenge seriously and start-
erect. The pastors took three days to put the benches in the ed to pray that very summer for our two children. Little did
main tent and under the trees outside. we know that just a few short steps away, on the very same
Later, when our children were born, they had identifi- campground, the Rempher family started to pray for their
cation to tell people they resided at cabin 10 on top of three daughters and son. In fact, the middle two daughters
the hill that overlooked the campground. They learned to were in the very same Primary tent with our son. We started
love camp meeting and looked forward to it each summer that prayer in 1977 and kept praying that prayer until 1996,
as much as we did. They enjoyed seeing friends they met the when our son Loren III and Suzanne Rempher were mar-
previous year and vowed to meet again the next summer. ried. Suzanne was one of the Rempher girls whose parents
They heard their mother talk about the great story teller, Jo- began praying for their future mate that same year at camp
sephine Cunnington Edwards, and got to meet her person- meeting. Our daughter Leslie was already married to Matt
ally when I was a leader in the Primary department one year. Falor, whom she met at Great Lakes Adventist Academy.
They purchased her tapes at the Adventist Book Center and They were married in 199.
played them over and over until the tapes wore out. One family camp meeting tradition revolved around our
Even today our children have lasting friendships that son, Loren III. He always celebrated his birthday at the Or-
started at camp meeting. One year at the New York Camp egon Camp Meeting for the first seven years of his life. His
Meeting our main speaker could not come, so a local person grandmother always made a special cake with all the trim-
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and gave him a Walla Walla sweet onion with a candle in the
middle of it, instead of the traditional cake. We had so much hISPANIC CAMP MEETING
fun laughing and teasing him that we forgot to bring the real May –5
cake out until it was time to go to another meeting. The cake Camp Au Sable
was not eaten until after supper that year! The whole family 590 Camp Au Sable Drive
remembers that year of camp meeting more than any other Grayling, MI 497
to this very day. Call: 517-16-1561
Another remembrance is when our daughter Leslie found E-mail: dscarone@misda.org
new friends and invited them “home” for a meal without
even asking Mom or Dad for permission. We learned to CEdAR lAkE CAMP MEETING
never be surprised at what would happen at camp meeting. June 0–
Yes, camp meeting has been an important family tradi- Great Lakes Adventist Academy
tion. Our son was ordained to the gospel ministry a number 7477 Academy Road
of years ago at our sister camp meeting in Wisconsin. Camp Cedar Lake, MI 41
meeting holds so many fond memories for our family. Oh Call: 517-16-151
how many times we were challenged to make a recommit- E-mail: cstephan@misda.org
ment to our dear Lord and Savior, Jesus. How many times Website: www.misda.org
we were called back from wandering from our main focus
in life. We remember how many friends we met that we UPPER PENINSUlA CAMP MEETING
look forward to seeing again at camp meeting. For those August 1–
who have passed away, we look forward to the great reunion Camp Sagola
when Jesus returns. 5 SR-M69
Won’t you join us for camp meeting this summer? Ad- Sagola, MI 491
ditional Michigan Camp Meeting information is available Call: 906-69-440
at www.misda.org. E-mail: campsagola@gmail.com
Loren Nelson is the ministerial director of the Michigan Conference.
Lael Caesar Mark Finley Jay Gallimore Quentin Purvis Angel Rodríguez David Shin
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Revive Us, Oh Lord by JaMes fox
W isconsin Camp Meeting begins on Friday night, June 0, and closes on Saturday night, June , in beautiful
Westfield, Wisconsin. The theme for Wisconsin Camp Meeting 00 is “Revive Us Lord.” This is more
than a theme; it is a prayer for spiritual renewal that we invite all attendees to pray.
The opening weekend be- Bruce and Dorothy Hay-
gins with Don Corkum, Wis- ward will give valuable fam-
consin Conference president, ily life pointers and instruc-
giving the Friday evening ad- tion.
dress. Ed Reid will hold two sem-
Ron Kelly, Cicero Church inars; one on eschatology or
pastor and Indiana Confer- prophetic last day events, and
ence family ministries direc- the other on stewardship and
tor, will open each day with family finances.
Morning Manna. Clarence and Dianna Schilt
James Fox
In the worship service, we will present “How to Die
will feature Roscoe Howard. Right and Live to Tell About
He has served his Lord as pastor, diversity trainer, confer- It” in a morning seminar. This will be a biblical presentation
ence youth leader, and is now president of the Mid-Amer- on putting off self and putting on Christ. The afternoon ses-
ica Union of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North sions will offer practical tools and applications on how to live
America. He is an effective and powerful preacher. the biblical principles presented in the morning sessions.
Jennifer Jill Schwirzer will touch hearts with her musical In the late afternoon we will feature “Living in the Spirit.”
gift. She is presenting a gospel concert at :0 p.m. on the This program will be a combination of prayer, testimony
opening Sabbath, and will provide special music in varied and spirituality.
divisions throughout the weekend. Evenings services in the Pioneer Pavilion will feature Lee
Quality camp meeting seminars abound this year: Venden, senior pastor of the Village Church in Walla Walla,
Clarence Ing from Weimar Institute will lecture each day Washington. His messages about Jesus and righteousness
on health. by faith have been a blessing to many.
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Ken Kirkham
James Fox
Ken Kirkham
Bessie Kmiecik
Jere Patzer, North Pacific Union president, is a wonder-
ful preacher and a cancer survivor. His wife is a native of
Wisconsin and will be “coming home” for the camp meet-
ing experience. Jere will be our featured presenter for the
closing weekend.
WISCoNSIN CAMP MEETING
The camp meeting experience exceeds the sum of its
June 0–
parts. By the power of the Holy Spirit, men and women,
Camp Wakonda
and boys and girls, are made whole at camp meeting.
W6 County Rd. E.
If the language of your heart is “revive me, Lord,” if you
Oxford, WI 595
are seeking to be nearer to Christ and experience His peace
Call: 60-41-55, ext. 104
of mind, make Wisconsin Camp Meeting your June desti-
E-mail: akking@wi.adventist.org
nation.
Website: www.wakonda.org
For more information, contact Aileen King at akking@
wi.adventist.org, or call 60-41-55, extension 104.
James Fox is the ministerial director and communication director of the
Wisconsin Conference.
Roscoe Howard Clarence Ing Jere Patzer Ed Reid Jennifer Jill Lee Venden
Schwirzer
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Live It Up!
T
Website: campakita.com
he Illinois Conference is pleased to introduce our new youth director, Art Preuss. Art joined us in Janu-
ary when he came over from the Southern New England Conference, where he has served the past few
years as the associate youth director. While there, he worked closely with the Pathfinder program and the
summer camp program. He and his wife Vivian have roots in Brazil, but Art grew up in Massachusetts. They both speak
English, Portuguese and Spanish. Vivian has just completed a degree in nursing.
This summer marks the Several changes have
eighth summer camp season been taking place at Camp
at Camp Akita. We are ready Akita. The most obvious
for another great year of camp one is the road leading
experience. Art and his sum- into the camp. The new
mer camp staff look forward to entrance winds through
a busy summer leading kids to the trees and goes direct-
know Jesus and to be touched ly to the new buildings on
by His love. The theme for the campus. There are a
this year is “Live It Up!” couple of new cabins be-
which comes from the counsel of ing constructed right now to provide additional housing for
the Apostle Paul when he wrote a letter to the young man, campers. We also have acquired several additional horses.
Timothy, encouraging him to live his life in a very special So, kids, come and join the fun at Camp Akita at one of
way (see 1 Timothy 4:11–16). our camp programs this summer.
Art says, “This summer the staff at Camp Akita will be Write today for a cool brochure: Camp Akita, Youth De-
working hard to show you what it means to “Live It Up!” partment, Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,
while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the activities 619 Plainfield Rd., Willowbrook, IL 6057. For more in-
that Camp Akita has to offer.” formation, call 60-56-57, e-mail info@campakita.com,
Offered for the first time this year is a special camping or go online to register at www.campakita.com. Camp bro-
program for single mothers and their children. The pro- chures have also been sent out to all of the Illinois Confer-
gram is co-sponsored by the Illinois Conference youth and ence churches.
women’s ministries departments.
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Kenneth A. Denslow is the Illinois Conference president.
CAMP dATES
Single Moms and Kids Camp, June 1–14 (All ages)
Akita Family Camp Meeting, June 15–1 (All ages)
Cub Camp, June –9 (Ages 7–9)
Junior Camp I, June 9–July 6 (Ages 10–12)
Junior Camp II, July 6–1 (Ages 10–12 )
Wilderness Adventure Camp, July 1–7 (Ages 14+)
Teen Camp I, July 1–0 (Ages 13–15)
Teen Camp II, July 0–7 (Ages 13–15)
Hispanic Youth Camps, July 7–August (Ages 9–13)
CAMP AkITA
Youth Department
Illinois Conference
619 Plainfield Road
Willowbrook, IL 6057
Call: 60-56-57
E-mail: info@campakita.com
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When We All Work
Together, God Blesses! by cHarLie tHoMpson
Q: What do Indiana Academy, a local church, a youth ministry event and summer camp have in common?
Answer: A lot!
December 1st was an ex- contact, these young people
citing day for Monticello heard about and witnessed
(Indiana) Church members. what a relationship with God
Several important things could become. On Friday
happened that day. First, night they, along with many
the youth director from the others, took a stand for Jesus.
Indiana Conference (me!) At TRC, we give young peo-
was visiting. Second, a group ple an opportunity to make
of dedicated students from a decision, and invite them
Indiana Academy visited to to come forward as a symbol
share their musical talents. of their commitment before
Third, and most important, God and their peers.
seven young people were being baptized! When word of these decisions reached Blake Hall, Mon-
It all started when Monticello Church members made a ticello Church pastor, and others in the church, they de-
commitment to send their young people to spend a week cided it was time to get involved and fan the flame that was
at Timber Ridge Camp (TRC). The young people worked started at camp. These young people, who gave their hearts
hard at fundraisers throughout the year, and enough money to Jesus and took their stand for Him, prepared for baptism
was raised to spend a week at TRC. by learning what it means to become a true disciple and an
When the young people arrived at camp, the TRC staff active member in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
was prepared and praying that God would touch the hearts As a result of a visit by some Indiana Academy students who
of every camper with whom they came in contact. During shared their faith at the Monticello Church, there is an interest
the week, through campfires, camp counsel and one-on-one by some or all of the young people in attending the academy.
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The Monticello Church is not through nurturing these
young people. The church has started a Pathfinder club,
sent their young people to a caving weekend at TRC, spent
the weekend at the Indiana Conference Youth Rally, and, TIMBER RIdGE CAMP dATES
yes, they are sending them to TRC again this summer. In Single Moms and Kids Camp, June 19– (All ages)
addition to camp and local church involvement, several of Blind Camp, June –9 (All ages)
these young people participated in a conference-sponsored Family Camp I, June –9 (All ages)
canoe trip. Cub Camp, June 9–July 6 (Ages 7–10)
When we all work together and allow God to lead, He Junior Camp I, July 6–1 (Ages 10–13)
can and will do great things for and with our youth! Sup- Junior Camp II, July 1–0 (Ages 10–13)
port your conference youth programs, send your youth to Teen Camp, July 0–7 (Ages 13–16)
summer camp, take time locally to lead them to Christ and Family Camp II, July 7–August (All ages)
keep asking God to guide you as you nurture our youth.
Camp brochures may be picked up at local churches, TIMBER RIdGE CAMP
or applications may be requested from www.trcamp.org. Youth Department
Completed forms should be mailed to: Indiana Conference Indiana Conference
Youth Department, P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 460- P.O. Box 1950
1950. For additional information, send e-mail to youth@ Carmel, IN 460-1950
indysda.org; or call Trish Thompson at 17-44-601. Af- Call: 17-44-601
ter June 15, call Trish at the camp at 1-9-507. Call: 1-9-507, after June 15
E-mail: youth@indysda.org
Charlie Thompson is the youth director for the Indiana Conference.
Website: www.trcamp.org
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Making Melodies
in My Heart
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b y k at H y J . H oWa r d
here was a cute little song that I learned this past summer at Camp Wagner entitled, “Making Melodies
in My Heart.” This tune was the summation of the spiritual aura that was felt by many as we enjoyed our
time in Cassopolis, Michigan. For, you see, Camp Wagner is the place where fun begins! It also provides a
time for our youth to get close and personal with the King of Kings.
Every morning began with shed, was the meeting place
campers meeting at the flag- for the campers to bring their
pole to start the day with Je- Bibles, lead out in song service
sus. Each unit proved their and prayer, and receive a spiri-
loyalty to God by memorizing tual blessing from the speaker
and sharing a different verse of of the morning. The director
Scripture each day. The direc- had us spellbound! One par-
tors read from devotionals or ticular series of talks was about
gave personal testimonies that the life of Joseph and how God
left the campers and me think- used a bad situation for good.
ing about how awesome God We also realized how much
really is! It also helped those of God loves us, and will protect
us who are Pathfinders not to break our No. 1 law, “Keep the us if we would only believe and trust in Him.
morning watch.” I often found myself humming a tune that We went throughout the day attending classes, earning
encouraged a few campers to join in and sing with me! We Pathfinder honors, playing games, splashing in the swim-
were not auditioning for “American Idol,” let’s just consider ming pool, enjoying field trips and just having lots of good,
it a “joyful noise!” clean fun! At the close of the day, we lowered the flag, and
Our next opportunity to gather and worship was after sometimes gathered around a warm, crackly bonfire as the
breakfast and inspection. Camp Council, under the picnic sun slowly slipped out of sight. We marveled at how won-
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derful it felt just knowing that God was always near! We
shared favorite songs and learned some new ones along the
way—each one pointed to a relationship that was develop-
ing with our Savior. After a thought from the director, no
circle was broken before an invitation was given to choose
CAMP dATES
Single Moms with Kids Camp, July 10–1 (All ages)
to follow or rededicate our lives to God. One evening, the
Junior Camp 1, July 1–19 (Ages 8–15)
campers and staff shared an agape feast, accepting God’s
Junior Camp 2, July 0–6 (Ages 8–15)
unconditional love. What a wonderful friend!
Junior Camp 3, July 7–August (Ages 8–15)
Come and join us this summer! I can promise you will
Basketball and Drum Corps, August –August (Ages 10–17)
have the time of your life. Ask for Director Cutie Pie; I’ll
be the one “making melodies in my heart to the King of
Kings!” CAMP WAGNER
Contact 77-46-661, ext. 06 for a registration form, Youth Department
or write: Youth Department, 517 South State Street, Chi- Lake Region Conference
cago, IL 60619. 517 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60619
Kathy J. Howard is the assistant director at Camp Wagner.
Call: 77-46-661, ext. 06
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God Was There
Y
b y L i v v y k n o t t a n d Ly n W H i t e
ou often hear pastors tell us that God longs to pour out His blessings upon us, but if He actually did, they
would be too numerous for us to handle them. When I heard that, I told God to try me—and boy, have
His blessings been pouring down.
This summer God blessed me in ing over about what God had done
the most powerful ways; ways that in their lives.
not only made me see how great God was there. I could see
and loving He is, but ways that went Him—see Him in the kids standing
straight to my heart and changed up around me, waiting their turn to
me. God has never been so real to talk of their Jesus. And that’s where
me before. I’ve never before been I heard God—in the testimonies of
in a room where you could see, hear my brothers and sisters in Christ,
and feel God so strongly, yet that is some saying that they had just de-
what I’ve longed for—and what I cided to fully commit their lives to
believe we all long for in our very Him in baptism. God was there, I
deepest heart. could feel Him. I felt Him in the
I was at Camp Au Sable for Tween tears sliding down my own cheeks
Camp last summer, and it was Fri- as I tried to grasp exactly what God
day night—the night everything was doing in the room at that mo-
leads up to. The staff prepares a special vesper program, and ment, and when I did grasp it, the tears only flowed harder.
everything is made to be just right. So I was sitting there God was pouring out His blessings—just like I had asked
watching the skits, video clips and listening to the songs, and Him, too! And as the most intense joy I have ever felt in my
as the program progressed, any apathy that may have crept life enveloped me, I couldn’t help but wonder: Why didn’t I ask
in at the beginning completely faded away. God to bless me sooner?
The well-done program brought tears to my own eyes,
Livvy Knott is from the Berrien Springs area. She attended Tween and Teen
and I know to the eyes of people around me. But it was camps in 2007.
when the pastor began to speak that we were all especially
touched. He asked for people to stand up and share anything It won’t take you long to discover that Camp Au Sable is
that God had impressed them with; and somehow, God gave located in an amazing setting and is obviously a gift from
that group of 1- and 1-year-olds courage and a voice to God. The scenery at camp is awe-inspiring and therapeutic.
speak. People began to stand throughout the chapel, spill- As you experience camp, you will find healing for your soul.
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CAMP AU SABlE dATES
Adventure Camp, June –15 (Ages 8–9)
Junior Camp, June 15– (Ages 10–11)
Tween Camp, June –9 (Ages 12–13)
Teen Camp, June 9–July 6 (Ages 14–16)
Specialty Camp, July 6–11* (Ages 10–16)
Family Camp 1, July 1–0 (All Ages)
Family Camp 2, July 0–7 (All Ages)
Family Camp 3, July 7–August (All Ages)
Mini Family Camp, August 6–10 (All Ages)
*This is a five-day camp. Campers are picked up on Friday.
CAMP SAGolA dATES
Junior Camp, July 1–0 (Ages 8–12)
Youth Outpost, July 0–7 (Ages 13–16)
Come, experience adventure, explore, discover, tame your
fears and reduce stress while taking time to hear the still, CAMP AU SABlE
small voice of God. Youth Department
Explore the exciting possibilities waiting for you at Camp Michigan Conference
Au Sable—new friends, morning worship with our camp P.O. Box 19009
pastor, interesting classes, go-carts, horses and exciting wa- Lansing, MI 4901-9009
ter adventures. Not only do we have five weeks of youth Call: 517-16-1500
camps, but we have four weeks of family camps. E-mail: lwhite@misda.org
Registration for Camp Au Sable began in March. The Website: www.campausable.org
best way to register is online at www.campausable.org. If you
have any questions, you may e-mail Lyn White, Youth Min- CAMP SAGolA
istries Department secretary, at lwhite@misda.org. 5 SR-M69
If you live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and would like Sagola, MI 491
to attend Camp Sagola, please contact Nathan Stearman at Call: 906-74-0059
campsagola@gmail.com, or call 906-74-0059. E-mail: campsagola@gmail.com
Lyn White is the Michigan Conference Youth Ministries Department secretary. Website: www.campsagola.org
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Run the Race
O
by Mike edge
ne young person who received a swim band last summer wears it all year long. She can tell me on any
given day how many days it is till camp, and how many months it is until she is eligible to be a staff
member. A four-year staff member recently admitted publicly that working as a staff member has
helped her choose a career. “I want to work at camp the rest of my life.”
What is it that causes this was Scripture. Each Friday
commitment to the camping evening as the young camp-
experience? At Camp Wa- ers finished supper, the boys’
konda it is the magical mix and girls’ directors took a
of ceramics, model rock- cabin unit aside. In a special
ets, water-skiing and cake ceremony they presented
decorating, combined with the campers with their very
special campfire programs, own Bible. Those Bibles
horses and friends. Add to are a treasured part of the
it committed staff whose camper’s experience.
highest goal is to model Je- Last summer each camper
sus in such a way that leads was given the call to commit
each camper to love Him. their lives to Jesus. Sixty-
The result is a week where seven percent chose to dedi-
Christian living is fun, and growing closer to Jesus is excit- cate or re-dedicate their lives to Jesus. Sixty-two campers
ing. chose to study for baptism.
Last year’s theme was “En Garde” (always ready). The Each summer miracles happen on a regular basis. Fear
focus was on the Word of God. From the decorations and is overcome through love; failure is conquered by success.
evening campfire programs to the special Sabbath after- Hearts hurt by personal life challenges find healing through
noon activity where campers interactively learned about the loving touch of Jesus offered by dedicated and trained
the Waldenses and their love for God’s Word, our focus staff members.
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Already, plans are being made for this summer. Our
theme is “Run the Race.” With an Olympics background,
campers will be guided to “run the race”—the race of life;
the race that will lead them to eternity with Jesus. New ac-
tivities will be added to the many favorites, and new camp-
fire plays will highlight heroes of faith who took the chal-
lenge to live for Jesus seriously.
Because of its popularity, two weeks are planned for
Family Camp. This means that Mom, Dad and the kids can
all come to camp and experience the magic of Camp Wa-
CAMP dATES
konda. So whether you are between the ages of eight and 16
Junior Camp, July 6–1 (Ages 8–10)
and want to come to camp without your parents, or are of
Tween Camp, July 1–0 (Ages 10–12)
any age and want to spend a special week together as family,
Teen Camp, July 0–7 (Ages 13–16)
Camp Wakonda is for you.
Family Camp I, July 7–August (All ages)
What’s so special about camp? Is it the newest activity
Family Camp II, August –10 (All ages)
that is the craze? Is it the friends who spend a week to-
gether once a year? Is it the swimming, skiing, archery and
CAMP WAkoNdA
horseback riding? Is it the evening campfire? Yes, but it’s
Youth Department
much more. It’s an opportunity for campers to see the love
Wisconsin Conference
of Jesus portrayed and in action.
P.O. Box 710
For more information, visit our website: www.wakonda.
Madison, WI 5707-710
org, or call 60-41-55 and ask for Aileen.
Call: 60-41-55
Mike Edge is the youth director for the Wisconsin Conference. Website: www.wakonda.org
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Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Employee Since joining Adventist Hinsdale
Receives Adventist Health System’s Hospital in 199, Fox has observed
many changes in her cadre of volun-
Community Service Award teers. Most notably, there are more
college students and more male volun-
Sher Fox likes to say she’s got the “Sher is a wonderful role model for teers.
best job at Adventist Hinsdale Hospi- Christian service,” Werner said. “She is One of Fox’s long-time volun-
tal. never too busy to listen and work with teers has logged 0,000 volunteer
“My people are here because they each and every volunteer.” hours—an incredibly high number that
choose to be,” said Fox, director of Fox’s legion of volunteers includes she doesn’t expect to see again anytime
volunteer services. “There’s no mon- an escort who uses a motorized wheel- soon. And that’s unfortunate.
etary gain for them, yet they play such chair to get around because a genetic “The volunteer population is aging
an important role at the hospital.” Fox disorder prevents him from walking. and it’s not replenishing itself because
oversees 450 volunteers who logged Volunteering at the hospital twice a so many people are in the workforce,”
more than 4,000 volunteer hours in week gives him increased mobility and Fox said.
006. a sense of accomplishment, Werner Fox praised the high school
Fox, a 15-year employee, recently
received the prestigious Community
Service Award from Adventist Health
System. Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
is among 6 hospitals in the Adventist
Health System. The system employs
4,000 people and treats nearly 4
million patients annually at facilities
across the United States. The Down-
ers Grove resident was recognized at
AHS’s 1th annual Conference on
Mission, held Feb. –Mar. 1 in Lake
Mary, Fla.
The award honors employees for
their exemplary dedication—both
AHH Volunteer director Sher Fox receives the Community Service award from Todd Werner, AHH CEO; Donald
personally and professionally—to Jernigan, president and CEO Adventist Health System; and Walter L. Wright, then Adventist Health System
extending the healing ministry of Jesus board chairman.
Christ. It also recognizes the generous
contributions and positive impact they noted, describing the example as one of students who comprise her junior
have had on improving their communi- many who demonstrate Fox’s willing- volunteers.
ty’s quality of life. ness to work with volunteers from all “We have a thriving teen program,”
“No matter how busy Sher is, she walks of life, regardless of ability. Fox said. “Sure, we have the kids who
always has time for each person,” said “I believe everyone has a talent to are college bound and know even be-
Mary Kelling, president of the vol- offer,” Fox said. “I will try to find a fit fore they’re out of high school that they
unteer board at Adventist Hinsdale for every volunteer.” want to be doctors. But we also have
Hospital. “I think she’s so successful in In the conference’s keynote ad- the kids who are undeclared and come
keeping volunteers because she always dress, Monica Reed, CEO of Florida just because they want to help.”
says, ‘We’re so glad you’re here.’ She Hospital Celebration Health, de- Werner called Fox a strong, moral
always makes the volunteers feel so scribed Jesus’ approach to healthcare as Christian leader.
important.” “holistic and revolutionary.” “Sher is a wonderful advocate for
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital CEO “Jesus calls us to a level of social each volunteer,” Werner said, “which is
Todd Werner nominated Fox for the responsibility that is creative and why they all feel so close to her.”
award because she follows the golden ground-breaking,” Reed said. “In
rule of doing unto others as you would Christ, there is help and hope and Lisa Parra, public relations specialist,
Adventist Midwest Health
have others do unto you. healing.”
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instructor of information systems;
2008 Faculty Margarita Mattingly, professor and
ognition for his 0 years of continuous
service with Andrews University.
and Staff Awards chair of physics; and Carlos Flores,
professor of music.
The awards portion of the evening
Presented The Spiritual Life Award, which is
concluded with recognition of employ-
ees with five, ten, 15, 0 and 5 years of
Andrews University’s faculty and bestowed upon any employee who has service with the University.
staff were joined by the Board of made a significant contribution to the The evening also included various
Trustees for their annual faculty and spiritual life on campus, was presented musical selections performed by Justin
staff service awards presentation, fol- to Jane Sabes, associate professor of Jeffery, Juan Carlos-Rodriguez, Che-
lowed by a reception in the Howard history and political science. Described noa Jimenez and the University Singers
Performing Arts Center on Mon., by her nominators as an ever-strong conducted by Stephen Zork.
Mar. . spiritual influence on students and col-
Six faculty members were honored leagues alike, Sabes, who was surprised Keri Suarez, media relations specialist,
University Relations
with the Daniel A. Augsburger Excel- by the announcement, said, “I thought
lence in Teaching Award, an award I was coming tonight to help pass out
recognizing faculty whose teaching brochures!”
reflects the high standards of excel- Three staff members were recog- Cleon White
lence modeled by Augsburger in his 60
years of teaching at
nized with the Staff Excellence in Ser-
vice Award. The award
Appointed Principal
Andrews University. is given “in recognition of Andrews Academy
This year’s recipi- of outstanding service Cleon White
ents were Richard to the university, the was appointed
Davidson, professor church, and the com- principal of An-
of Old Testament munity, and for demon- drews Academy
interpretation and strating, by precept and by the Andrews
chair of the Old example, a Christ-cen- University Board
Testament Depart- tered life.” This year’s of Trustees. White,
ment; Stephen recipients were Lori
Sarah Lee
who served as
Thorman, professor Guerrero, dispatch su- interim principal Cleon White, Andrews
of computer science pervisor for the Depart- since July 007, re- Academy principal
and physics; Gary ment of Public Safety; places Allan Chase,
Sarah Lee
Gifford, associate Jillian Panigot, an who accepted a
professor of leader- Jane Sabes was honored with the 2008 administrative assistant position as the assistant superinten-
ship and educational Spiritual Life Award. She is recognized in the Physical Therapy dent of education for the Southern
administration; for her ever-strong spiritual influence on Department; and Shelly California Conference of Seventh-day
students and colleagues alike. Erhard, guest relations
Armand Poblete, Adventists.
coordinator for the Although White has served as vice
Office of Enrollment principal for Andrews Academy since
Management. 00, he has also filled a number of
Erhard, who was roles since first joining the staff at
affectionately referred the academy in 1976. He has taught
to as Director of First chemistry and mathematics, and served
Impressions in a video as an advisor of the Student Associa-
tribute, says her word tion. White has spent years of his
creed is, “To be the career at Andrews Academy along
first friendly face that with four years teaching at Hermiston
makes someone feel Junior Academy in Oregon from 191
welcome when they to 194.
Sarah Lee
come to Andrews
University.” Keri Suarez, media relations specialist,
Stephen Thorman, Gary Gifford, Carlos Flores, Richard Davidson and University Relations
Margarita Mattingly were recipients of the 2008 Daniel A. Augsburger Greg Offenbeck
Excellence in Teaching Award. (Not pictured: Armand Poblete) was given special rec-
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News[lOCAl CHurCH NEWS] Bars, its work extends After singing
throughout the calen- songs of praise and
Academy Students dar year.
One unique fea-
praying together, the
volunteers were di-
Join Prison Ministry ture of the ministry is vided into six teams
Workforce the fact that volun-
teers are also permit-
and quickly swung
into action. Working
Indiana—On Sun., Feb. 17, Indi- ted to distribute gift in an assembly-line
ana Academy (IA) students joined a bags to the inmates, fashion, a sweet spirit
total workforce of approximately 00 which include some of cooperation and
people to assist with Christmas Behind basic hygiene items, goodwill was evident
Bars, a prison outreach ministry, under snack foods, letters of throughout the ware-
the direction of Lemuel Vega of Bluff- encouragement and, Indiana Academy students Larry Brooks
(striped shirt) and Elisa Wright (bright blue house.
ton, Ind. Each year volunteers with the most importantly, shirt) quickly filled bags that passed by on The question
organization visit as many as 5 county quality Christian the assembly line. One of the items Elisa remained: Would it
jails and eight literature, Bible study tossed in was breath mints. be possible to pack-
penitentiaries. request cards and
age 1,000 bags in such a short amount
During these Bibles. of time? The time passed quickly, and
outreach op- Sorting the many items required at approximately 1:00 p.m., just four
portunities, for the gifts, then packaging them into hours after beginning the work, a wel-
volunteers grocery-sized paper bags, requires a comed announcement was made; the
share the well-organized army of volunteers. 1,000 bags had been completed!
love of Jesus A goal for the “Bagging Day” that Nathanael Hainey, a senior at IA,
through music took place on Feb. 17 was to prepare
reflected on the day, “It was nice to see
and the spo- 1,000 bags in a five-hour time period. so many people coming together to
ken word. In Under the direction of Vega, Ron help those who are often overlooked,
an age where Kelly (Cicero Church pastor) and Kurt but have a need for God just as much
many prison Bandel of the Cicero Church, volun-
Dee Seikel and the other as everyone else.”
ministries teers converged upon the
students at Indiana Academy At the
joined a total workforce of are finding Creative Assembly and conclusion of
approximately 300 people to doors closed Packaging complex near the event, Kelly
assemble 12,000 care bags to them, IA, whose management
for prison inmates. stated: “God’s
Christmas team graciously provided church needs to
Behind Bars, which has been in exis- warehouse space for the recapture the
tence for more than 11 years, has seen bagging process. joy of working
an increased interest in its work, and Along with many stu- together.” Truly,
has been invited to return on a regular dents and staff from IA, for the many
basis to many facilities. While the a cross-section of persons volunteers from
ministry is called Christmas Behind was involved in the event. IA and several
Preschool children Seventh-day Ad-
working alongside ventist churches
persons in their 0s from across the
provided a multi-gen- After the paper bags were filled and those conference that
erational approach to bags were placed in larger plastic bags,
joy was expe-
ministry. Joining in the Christian Pinango carted them away. rienced, and
effort were volunteers will be multiplied many times by the
from cities across Indiana. Also inmates who receive the gift bags.
assisting was at least one former For more information about the
inmate who has benefited from the ministry of Christmas Behind Bars,
ministry of Christmas Behind Bars you may reach Lemuel Vega at -
and a chaplain from an Indiana 56-4 or contact@christmasbehind
county jail, who spoke to the vol- bars.com.
(Foreground): Indiana Academy students, Deanna Sturguss
and Audrey Heinlein, kept up with the quick pace of the unteers to express his support and
assembly line crew. appreciation for the program. Beth Bartlett, registrar, Indiana Academy
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Church Hosts the breakfast was “Put-
Breakfast for ting Faith into Action,”
four presentations
Local Chamber of were given covering the
Commerce Perc Club church, its role in the
community, and how
Michigan—Nearly 60 people at- lessons of faith and
tended the Feb. 15 Buchanan Area service can be used in
Chamber of Commerce Perc Club business and at home.
Breakfast, which was hosted for the The first presenta-
first time by the Buchanan Seventh- tion was given by Karl
day Adventist Church. Monroe Lemay, Tsatalbasidis, pastor, Members of the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce Perc Club listen
Chamber executive director and a to presentations at their February breakfast, hosted by the Buchanan
which included the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Buchanan Church member explains: Seventh-day Adventist
“The Buchanan Area Chamber of Church’s beginning, statistics about its Christmas Child and CROP Walk.
Commerce provides leadership in institutions and information about its Each guest received a packet of infor-
world-wide outreach pro- mation brochures about the Seventh-
grams. Ed Jackson, a church day Adventist Church to take home
member and retired Wal- after the breakfast.
Mart district manager, gave “This has been one of our largest
the next portion of the pro- attended Perc Club Breakfasts, 60 in
gram. Jackson talked about total,” stated Lemay. “By far, one of
leadership and motivational our most interesting programs, and I
topics, and how they relate to would have to say [the] most versa-
church, business and home. tile in nature. Many of our corporate
Also, church member Esther Chamber members have commented
Jones gave a presentation on on how little they knew about the
how the Buchanan Church Seventh-day Adventists, and how
Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce Perc Club members go reaches out to the community pleasantly surprised they were to see
through the breakfast serving line.
and beyond. Tsatalbasidis how much involvement and dedica-
closed the presentations by emphasiz- tion the Faith has abroad as well in our
promoting the spirit of the community ing how important health and lifestyle own community. ... ‘I truly regret not
through increased communication is to our Church. making it to the last Perc Breakfast’ is
and cooperation among businesses, a common statement
organizations and individuals in order among those who
to enhance the growth, prosperity and didn’t attend.”
quality of life in the Buchanan area. The Perc Club
As a result, we provide Monthly Perc breakfast was the first
Club Breakfast Meetings, which are of many ways that the
breakfast gatherings sponsored by a Buchanan Church
local business or organization for the plans to introduce it-
purpose of introducing their business, self to the community
either through a presentation or walk- of Buchanan. In Au-
through tour to other members.” gust church members
At the Feb. 15 event, a vegetar- will take the Michigan
ian breakfast buffet, which included Church member Esther Jones gave a presentation on the church’s outreach Conference health
scrambled eggs, French toast, roasted involvement with Operation Christmas Child. van to the Old Mill
potatoes and Morningstar Farms links Festival held in town,
and patties, was offered to the guests Display tables were set up to show to continue the health topic from the
along with other vegetarian breakfast the work of Adventist Community breakfast presentation.
food for sampling. Recipes for the Services and Adventist Development
samples were available for the guests and Relief Agency (ADRA), the Judi Doty, Buchanan Church member and
Lake Union Herald back pages editor
to take, and not one was left over. Adventist Health System, Operation
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Couples Celebrate who focused on specific
ways couples can show
God’s Gift of God’s love and build their
Marriage with Agape relationships by offering
respect and love to their
Feast partners. Interspersed
Michigan—Feb. 15 marked the sixth throughout the Mur-
Photos by David Steen
annual Couples Agape Feast sponsored rays’ talk, Lori Castillo,
by the family life committee of Pioneer Danny Estrada and Matt
Memorial Church (PMC). “This Harris shared their vocal
is one of PMC’s best kept secrets!” Donald and Lahai McKinnie and Eliasib and Yerusi Fajardo celebrated and musical talents with
exclaimed Elsie Buck, and then her
God’s gift of marriage at the sixth annual Couples Agape Feast. selections that fit the
husband Ed chimed in, “We have at- evening’s tone and theme.
and festive centerpieces. A PowerPoint
tended every year, and this one was by While most committee members
presentation offered couples encour-
far the best one yet.” were too busy that evening to sit back
aging words, dazzling graphics and
With more than 10 present, the and enjoy the event personally, they
poignant questions related to love and
evening celebrated God’s gift of mar- were dedicated to its success. David
marriage from a Christian perspective,
riage with the theme, “The Power of Steen said, “My intention when work-
which was accompanied by soft back-
Affirmation.” Couples were invited to ing on making the Agape Feast happen
ground music.
attend if they wanted to strengthen is to make this a night for couples to
A delicious meal was offered by
and celebrate their marriages with remember. I want them to have an
Bud and Llona Chapman and
a spiritual/romantic evening on evening to relax together with each
their team of assistants.
Friday night, the beginning of Sab- other and with friends. I want it to
A lively presentation
bath, in remembrance of the first be a beautiful evening with sights,
followed by PMC’s
night that God’s first marriage sounds, smells and tastes that not
family life directors,
partners spent together. only glorify God but enrich the
Sue and Don Murray,
As couples entered the mind and uplift the spirit.”
Commons area, they were met Next year’s Couples Agape
with a display of a large, open Feast is scheduled for Feb. 1, 009.
family Bible, twinkling lights Susan Murray, Pioneer Memorial Church
and warm candle light, hun- family life committee chair, and David
dreds of roses, delicious aromas Steen, Pioneer Memorial Church family life
committee member
and tables decorated with linen
Donald and Lahai McKinnie renewed
tablecloths, china, silver, crystal their commitment to one another.
Marriage Mentoring experienced couples are committed
to empowering these couples through
and weaknesses, hopes and fears with
another couple in view of helping them
Training Offered sharing resources and relational ex- believe that they, too, can live happily
Michigan—It has been called the periences. The first training for those by making Christ the center of attrac-
interested in becoming marriage men- tion in their marriage,” shared Ugo-
“Sleeping Giant” of the Church! Across
tors was held on Sun., Feb. , with six chukwu and Esther Elems.
the country couples are developing
couples in attendance. Another marriage mentoring
mentoring relationships with other
“The training was really helpful. It training session is scheduled later this
couples in their churches. Throughout
was cool and encouraging sitting with spring. For more information about
history mentoring has been the primary older couples, and it made us appreci-
means of passing on knowledge and being a mentor couple, being mentored
ate the joy of marriage longevity and or starting this ministry in your church,
skills, and a new ministry at Pioneer that it is still possible today. The train-
Memorial Church has been established contact Don or Susan Murray, Pioneer
ing revealed our strength, fallibility and
to improve new couples’ chances for Memorial Church Marriage Mentoring
need to depend on the Master. It was
lifelong love, and to vitalize our church Ministry coordinators, at 69-9-
also a moment of reflecting on some
family. 09 or via e-mail at solutionseekers@
core marriage values.
Intended for engaged and newly- sbcglobal.net.
“Being a mentor is a privilege,
married couples in their first three interesting journey we guess, sharing Susan Murray, Marriage Mentoring Ministry
years of marriage, happy and more our joys and sad moments, strength coordinator, Pioneer Memorial Church
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Pennies for Peru The girls decided the
extra money would go
Project Blesses Many to the Huampani (Peru)
Michigan and Wisconsin—In Nov. Church which Hoffman
007, Chrystique Neibauer, an Estey helped build four years
(Mich.) Church member, and Mel- ago on a Maranatha trip
lisa Hoffman, a Clare (Mich.) church and where two years ago
member, felt impressed to raise money Neibauer painted a mural
Photos by Christique Neibauer
for a projector for the Seventh-day of John baptizing Jesus.
Adventist church in Urubamba, Peru. In January, these two
They decided the easiest way to get “missionaries” stuffed
people to give money was to ask for their four allotted suit-
their pennies, so they passed out 9 cases full of things for
In two months, approximately $2,700 was raised through the Pennies
containers in the Estey, Clare, Edenville the people of Peru, took for Peru initiative. These funds were used to aid the ministry plans of
and Gladwin (Mich.) churches, and so a minimum of things for Ruben Lampa, a pastor in Peru who has 28 churches. Pictured here is
began the Pennies for Peru project. themselves, and just barely one of his churches.
made the airline weight
restrictions. They had been none, and know of
packed 15 dress pants many other changes that will
donated by an Eden- come, like concrete rooms for
ville Church member. the children’s classes instead of
Hoffman and Neibauer the corrugated metal they now
also purchased vitamins have, and a much needed TV
to take. Another blessing was and DVD player—all because of the
received when some physicians Pennies for Peru project.
and dentists in Michigan donated Two hundred dollars also went to
things like toothpaste, tooth the Hearts Café, a non-profit organiza-
brushes, soaps, surgical gloves, tion in Ollyantaytambo, which gives all
pain-relievers, etc., to take as “care of its profits to women’s and children’s
packages,” something the two projects in the Sacred Valley.
Ruben Lampa, a pastor in Peru, and his wife, became good have done themselves in the past. While Neibauer and Hoffman have
friends of Chrystique Neibauer and Mellisa Hoffman when they On this trip Hoff- no idea when they will again return to
visited there. The two missionaries from Michigan promised to
man and Neibauer Peru, they have promised the pastor,
send more money to support his ministry soon. and others who are devoted to this
saw windows
installed in last-day work there, that they will send
The containers filled with pen- more money as it comes in. More Pen-
nies. Other donations from mem- the church
where there nies for Peru containers are still to be
bers of those four churches and turned in, and others are saving again.
some non-church members as well If these two church members can
as from four members of the Wis- do this in two months, think
consin Rapids (Wis.) Church and a what each of us could do if we
spaghetti fund-raiser dinner in set our minds to it.
the Edenville Church raised
more than Neibauer and Rhonda Whetstone Neibauer,
communication secretary,
Hoffman ever dreamed Wisconsin Rapids Seventh-day
of. In two months, they Adventist Church
not only had the $1,500
needed for a projector For additional information about
the Pennies for Peru project,
for Ruben Ccari Lampa, visit www.cqgraphicdesign.
pastor of the Urubamba com/pennies_for_peru_cq.html.
To learn more about Hearts Café,
Church, but another visit www.heartscafe.org/index.
$1,16.01! In the past two years html.
Lampa, who has churches, has
baptized 400 people and has set his With funds raised through the Pennies for Peru project, much-needed
sights on 1,000 this year! audio/visual equipment was purchased to enhance the pastor’s ministry.
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Within the Lake Union, the officiating pastor or church communication leader Pastor Bill Ochs, Larry Grahn and Jason was a member of the Metropolitan Church,
is responsible for submission of information to this column. Forms are available Loucks, and interment was in Sand Prairie Plymouth, Mich.
in print format, or they can be filled out and submitted directly online. Mile- Cemetery, Richland Center, Wis. Survivors include her daughter, Nichole
post forms are available at www.lakeunionherald.org. Conference addresses and
Matthews; and two grandchildren.
phone numbers are in the masthead on page 51. HASS, Herbert E., age 88; born July 21,
Funeral services were conducted by
1919, in Chicago, Ill.; died Feb. 27, 2008,
Pastor Bob Stewart, and interment was
Anniversaries Survivors include her sons, Richard and in Madison, Wis. He was a member of the
in Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Gordon; daughters, Elaine Riley, Pegi Short Madison East Church.
Livonia.
and Melissa Brockelsby; five grandchildren; Survivors include his wife, Carol J.
and five great-grandchildren. (Kunce); son, David; stepson, James Kill- PURKEY, Anne (Hejnal), age 87; born May
Funeral services were conducted by erlain; stepdaughter, Lillie Yingling; four 12, 1920, in Menominee, Mich.; died
Pastor David Scofield, and interment was grandchildren; and three great-grandchil- Feb. 18, 2008, in Houghton Lake, Mich.
in Richland Center (Wis.) Cemetery. dren. She was a member of the Houghton Lake
Funeral services were conducted by Church, Prudenville, Mich.
BROWN, Shirley (Whorral), age 50; born
Pastor Bill Ochs, and interment was in Survivors include her son, Booth; sister,
Verlen and Kathleen Sherwin celebrated Feb. 12, 1957, in Heber Springs, Ark.; died
Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Mono- Gladys Franko; three grandchildren; and six
their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5, Jan. 16, 2008, in Dowagiac, Mich. She
na, Wis. great-grandchildren.
2007, by having a dinner for 200 guests, was a member of the Glenwood Church,
Funeral services were conducted by Jim
hosted by their children, at the Brooke Dowagiac. HINKEL, LaVerne, age 87; born Sept. 1,
Wyckhoff, and interment will be in Lake City
Lodge Conference Center in Augusta, Mich. Survivors include her stepsons, David 1920, in Richland Cty., Wis.; died Jan. 6,
(Mich.) Cemetery.
They have been members of the Urbandale and Jimmy Weaver, and Chuck, Delmon 2008, in Richland Center, Wis. He was a
(Mich.) Church for 47 years. and Rick Brown; stepdaughters, Sheila member of the Richland Center Church. RHODES, Helena S. (Metz), age 78; born
Verlen “Pete” Sherwin and Kathleen (Brown) Miller and Sherry (Brown) Roden; Survivors include his brother, Marvin; Dec. 11, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis.; died
“Kay” Limberg were married Aug. 4, 1957, mother, Jessie (Nicholson); brother, Gary and sister, Mary Alice Hinkel. Jan. 22, 2008, in Berrien Center, Mich. She
in Port Huron, Mich., by Pastor James Cun- Whorral; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great- Funeral services were conducted by was a member of the Pioneer Memorial
nington. Verlen “Pete” has been a cabinet grandchildren. Pastor David Scofield, and intement was in Church, Berrien Springs, Mich.
maker and self-employed residential Funeral services were conducted by Pas- Richland Center Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gor-
builder opening his own business, Sherwin tor Christien Hodet and elders Earl Jenkins don W.; son, Galen; and daughter, Carrie
LEAK, Debbie (Merkel), age 54; born Feb.
Construction, in 1962. Kathleen “Kay” has and Harry Sponseller, and interment was in Rhodes.
15, 1953, in Niles, Mich.; died Feb. 8,
been a nurse (B.S.N.) and worked for 32 Harrison Cemetery, Decatur, Mich. Memorial services were conducted by
2008, in Buchanan, Mich. She was a mem-
years at the Battle Creek Health System. Pastor Arne Swanson, with private inurn-
FLUGSTAD, Kathryn E. (Luck), age 85; born ber of the Edwardsburg (Mich.) Church.
The Sherwin family includes Tim Sherwin ment.
May 18, 1922, in Pittsville, Wis.; died Dec. Survivors include her husband, Ken;
of Riverside, Calif.; Teri and James Rodg-
28, 2007, in Lancaster, Wis. She was a sons, Kenneth M., Michael S. and Alex E.; RUSSELL, James S., age 94; born Mar.
ers of Jackson, Mich.; Tom and Meredith
member of the Lancaster Church. brothers, Eugene, Fred, Norman and Phil- 14, 1913, in Toronto, Canada; died Jan.
Sherwin of Yucaipa, Calif.; Traci and Eric
Survivors include her son, Michael; lip Merkel; sister, Marilyn Wood; and four
Umali of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and 12 10, 2008, in St. Joseph, Mich. He was a
daughters, Karen Klatt-Thorsby, Sherry grandchildren.
grandchildren. member of the Pioneer Memorial Church,
Funeral services were conducted by
Klein and Sandy Kennedy; 13 grandchil- Berrien Springs, Mich.
Obituaries dren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Pastor Isaias Santos and elder Kenneth
Survivors include his sons, Malcolm and
Scribner, and interment was in Mission
BAUMAN, Ulrich “Uldis” E., age 71; born Funeral services were conducted by Glenn; daughters, Janet Russell and Ardis
Hills Cemetery, Niles.
May 8, 1936, in Riga, Latvia; died Dec. 18, Richard Williams and Pastor David Sco- Wazdatskey; five grandchildren; and two
2007, in Niles, Mich. He was a member field, and interment was in Mound Cem- LUTZ, Harold E., age 84; born Mar. 22, great-grandchildren.
of the Michiana Fil-Am Church, Berrien etery, Pittsville. 1923, in Holly, Mich.; died Feb. 8, 2008, Memorial services were conducted
Springs, Mich. in Fenton, Mich. He was a member of the by Pastor Dwight K. Nelson, and inurn-
GRAHN, Doris I. (Beebe), age 91; born May
Survivors include his wife, Liene (Viksne); Holly Church. ment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien
8, 1916, in Blue River, Wis.; died Dec. 31,
son, Alfred; and two grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Big- Springs.
2007, in DeForest, Wis. She was a member
Memorial services were conducted by ford); daughter, Sherry Lindsted; three
of the Madison (Wis.) East Church. RYZENGA, Evon L., age 50; born Sept. 4,
Albert Malones, and inurnment was in grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include her son, Larry P.; 1957, in Holland, Mich.; died Feb. 7, 2008,
Fishkill (N.Y.) Rural Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Pas-
daughters, Loyala J. Grahn, Rosann J. in Hamilton, Mich. She was a member of
tor Gene Hall, and interment was in Great
BROCKELSBY, Janice E. (Nevel), age 73; Knopp, Cherie J. Hall and Janie E. Pauls; the Allegan (Mich.) Church.
Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.
born Feb. 24, 1934, in Richland Cty., Wis.; foster child, Herbert J. Grahn; 16 grand- Survivors include her mother, Marilyn
died Feb. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. She children; 18 great-grandchildren; and four MATTHEWS, Augusta E. (Shaw), age 84; (Hop); brother Dale Ryzenga; and sisters,
was a member of the Madison (Wis.) East great-great-grandchildren. born Sept. 21, 1923, in Coatopa, Ala.; Beverly Coyte, Bonnie Sagman, Karla Gem-
Church. Funeral services were conducted by died Jan. 25, 2008, in Livonia, Mich. She mill, Lori Veing and Kristi Van Dine.
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Elder Arthur Covell, and interment was in
Miscellaneous THE ADVENT GOD SQUAD NEEDS YOU.
Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Someone Cares Prison Ministry, now
Zeeland, Mich.
FREE VOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS WITH PER- located in Fort Wayne, Ind., needs
SCRIBNER, James G., age 65; born Mar. SONAL LIFE EXPERIENCES. A former voice you. The backbone of this ministry is
10, 1942, in Berrien Springs, Mich.; died instructor from Andrews University a risk-free pen friend program, Paper
Jan. 20, 2008, in Dowagiac, Mich. He with his wife and sister will give free Sunshine, writing to inmates in pris-
was a member of the Glenwood Church, ons all over the U.S. Jesus said, “I was
Sat. evening vocal music concerts with
Dowagiac. in prison.” You may also write your pen
testimonies. Two music CDs and a DVD
Survivors include his wife, Cora Jean friend via e-mail, again risk free. For
music video are available. For more in-
(Parker); sons, Brian, Kevin and Todd; fa- information, contact Don and Yvonne Human resources
formation, contact Vladimir Slavujevic McClure at 260-492-7770, or visit
ther, Gordon; mother, Bethany (Hutchings);
at 269-473-2826, or e-mail him at website www.someonecares.org. NEIL NEDLEY, M.D., is seeking a Physi-
brothers, Kenneth and Chuck; sister, Jan
vladoslavujevic@yahoo.com. cian’s Assistant with interests in Gas-
Horn; and six grandchildren. WISH YOU COULD BE INVOLVED IN SUM- troenterology and Internal Medicine.
Memorial services were conducted by EVANGELISM THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: MER CAMP BUT THINK YOU’RE TOO OLD? Contact Dr. Nedley to discuss the
Pastor Christien Hodet, with private inurn- Spread the message of God’s love via Can’t afford to take the summer off?
salary and benefit package of work-
ment at a later date in Dewey Lake Cem- Here’s your opportunity. Camp Sagola,
the World Wide Web. Join churches ing with a health-minded, energetic
etery, Silver Creek Twp., Dowagiac. an Adventist camp in Michigan’s Up-
from around the globe. Experience team. Call toll-free at 888-778-4445
per Peninsula, is looking for volunteer
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staff willing to serve for one or two
Jan. 29, 1956, in Jamaica; died Aug. 1, and podcasting. Try our video/audio
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son, Marlon “Randy” Reid; father, Leslie B. be ABD) in political science. Women
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sisters, Theresa “Betty” Burton and Jossett NEW ENGLAND SABBATICAL SUITES: GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT wishes to ply. Interested Adventists should ap-
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ment in quiet New England home
Keith Burton and Pastor Famous Murray, (not yet baptized) of a Seventh-day of candidates will begin immediately
on peaceful farm. Short walk to sea.
and interment was in Washington Memory Adventist now attends an English until position is filled.
Peaceful solitude for time to com-
Gardens Cemetery, Homewood, Ill. language school in Germany. A na-
mune with God, nature and your own tive English-speaking Adventist fam- THE INDIANA CONFERENCE OFFICE is now
WRIGHT, Glenna M. (Tatro), age 98; born soul. Available for a few days to a few ily is sought. If interested in sharing accepting applications for the full-
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She was a member of the Pioneer Memo-
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Announcements
Churches, schools, conferences, institutions, and organizations may submit Adventists at Indiana Academy, Route lake union
announcements to the Lake Union Herald through their local conference commu- 19, Cicero, Ind., on Sun., May 18, 2008.
nication directors. An easy way to do this is to visit the Lake Union Herald website The first meeting of the Association Offerings
at www.lakeunionherald.org and submit the announcement online. Readers may will be called to order at approxi- May 3 Local Church Budget
verify dates and times of programs with the respective sources, as these events are May 10 Disaster & Famine Relief
mately 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the
subject to change.
meeting is to elect a board of direc- May 17 Local Church Budget
tors for the ensuing quadrennial term, May 24 Local Conference Advance
Indiana pastors, members, friends and cur- to restate and amend the Articles May 31 World Mission Budget
rent members are invited to come. The of Incorporation and Bylaws, and to Offering
Pathfinder Fair: Feel the passion and church is located at 3105 N. Hwy. 7, transact such other business as may Special Days
potential of many young people at
North Vernon, Ind. If you have ques- properly come before the delegates. May 3 Community Services
this annual state-wide event held May
tions, contact Pastor Manuel Ojeda by Delegates of the Quadrennial Session Sabbath
2–4 at Timber Ridge Camp. For details,
cell phone: 812-603-8731, or e-mail: of the Indiana Conference of Seventh- May 10 Youth Sabbath
contact Dean Whitlow at 812-829-
manuelojeda25@hotmail.com; or day Adventists are likewise delegates
2507, or e-mail dwhitlow@hughes.net.
Mary Ellen Perkins at 812-591-3805. to the Association meeting. North American Division
Adventurer Family Weekend is a special Gary Thurber, president
Legal Notice: Notice is hereby given 150-Year Anniversary Celebration of Ellen
learning and camping weekend for Gary Case, secretary
that a regular Quadrennial Session White’s “The Great Controversy Vision”:
families with Adventurer-age children
of the Indiana Conference of Sev- lake region Make plans to come to Dayton, Ohio,
at Timber Ridge Camp, May 16–18. For
enth-day Adventists will be held in the for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration
registration information, contact Dean Fourth Annual Free Kidney Diagnostic
Chapel building at Indiana Academy, on May 10. This historical anniversary
Whitlow at 812-829-2507, or e-mail Screening and Intervention will be held
Route 19, Cicero, Ind., on Sun., May celebration will take place in Ket-
dwhitlow@hughes.net. at Chicago Seventh-day Adventist El-
18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Duly accred- tering, Ohio, on the lawn behind the
ementary School, 7008 S. Michigan
Golf Fundraiser: Gather your friends ited delegates and delegates-at-large Kettering Adventist Church. Featured
Ave., Chicago, on May 18, 8:00 a.m.
and business associates to partici- will be authorized to receive reports; speakers will include Jim Nix, Jon Pau-
to 12:00 p.m. The health outreach,
pate in the fourth annual Indianapolis elect a conference president, secre- lien, Jan Paulsen, Smuts Van Rooyen
sponsored by the Shiloh Church
Junior Academy and Cicero Elemen- tary-treasurer, departmental directors, and Charles D. Bradford. Concerts
Health Ministry partnering with the
tary School golf outing on May 21 at a Conference Executive Committee, a throughout the day will be provided
American Kidney Fund’s Minority
Bear Slide Golf Club in Cicero. For- K-12 Board of Education, a Standing Intervention and Kidney Education
mat: four-person scramble. Proceeds Nominating Committee, and a Stand- (MIKE) Program, will provide compre-
will benefit the two schools. You can ing Constitution and Bylaws Commit- hensive education, diagnostic screen-
support this event in many ways even tee; to enact, amend, or repeal Bylaws ing, resource referral and supportive
if you do not play golf. Sign up be- and vote recommended changes to follow-up. If you have a family history
fore May 1 by e-mailing Mark Fogg the constitution for the Indiana Con- of diabetes and high blood pressure,
at mark.fogg@unitedagy.com. Or you ference and Indiana Academy; and then you should be tested, for you are
may go directly to the registration to issue credentials and licenses for at a greater risk for kidney disease.
forms at https://indc.netadventist. the ensuing four years. Delegates will For registration and pre-screening in-
org/local/editor/IJAgolf08.pdf. transact such other business as may structions, call Alleen Reese at 773-
B.I.K.E. (Bike Indiana Kilometer Excur- properly come before the delegation. 238-5646.
sion): Join this long weekend (June Each church will be entitled to one
delegate for the church organization Planting for the Harvest—a soul-win-
5–8) of biking between 50 and 70
and one additional delegate for each ning seminar for every church mem-
miles a day in Putnam County, Ind.
25 members or major fraction thereof. ber. Presented by PROJECT: Steps to
A highlight of this year’s tour will be
The Organizing Committee will meet Christ at the Community Fellowship
an opportunity to canoe down Sugar
Church, Sabbath, May 31, at 2:30 p.m.
Creek. Sabbath is a layover day of rest the same day, Sun., May 18, 2008, at
You will learn how to effectively: (1)
and fellowship. Bring your own tent, 9:00 a.m., at Indiana Academy.
reach every home in your community
etc., for overnight camping. All meals Gary Thurber, president
with the everlasting gospel; (2) win
and a sag wagon (mobile snack shop) George Crumley, secretary-treasurer
souls no matter what your age, health
will be provided. Go to www.trcamp.
Legal Notice: Notice is hereby given or how busy you are; (3) sow seeds of
org to download registration forms,
that a regular Quadrennial Session of truth for the final harvest; (4) hasten
or call the Indiana Conference youth
the members of the Indiana Associa- the soon coming of our Lord. For more
department at 317-844-6201.
tion of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc., a information, call Casseta McGill at
North Vernon Seventh-day Adventist corporation, will be held in connection 248-967-6837. The church address
Church will celebrate their 100-year with the Quadrennial Session of the is 27800 Southfield Rd., Lathrup Vil-
centennial on Aug. 8 and 9. All former Indiana Conference of Seventh-day lage, Mich., 48076.
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by The Heritage Singers; Ponder, Harp,
Announcements
Bloomington, Minn., June 27–28. The
and Jennings; and Take 6. The youth/ purpose is to provide information
young adult division will meet in the and encouragement to those who
Kettering Church auditorium. Their have been abused by a pastor or
speakers include Michael Knecht, spiritual leader. Advance registration
Karl Haffner, Clarisa Worley Sproul is required. Please register online at
and Jose Rojas. Music will be pro- www.TheHopeOfSurvivors.com/regis-
vided by Kettering College of Medical tration.asp. There will be a $40 per
Arts, and Spring Valley, Mount Vernon
person, non-refundable charge for
and Indiana Academies. For more in-
meals (lunch and dinner) served on
formation, visit www.ohioadventist.
June 28. Speakers include: Steve and
org/article/php?id=134. Lunch will
Samantha Nelson; Tom Lemon, presi-
be provided. Free lunch meal tickets
dent of the Minn. Conference; Jennifer
are available. The first 3,000 ticket or-
Jill Schwirzer; and Stephanie Dawn
ders will be honored. There is no limit
(providing music).
to the number of tickets for a family
or group. E-mail your order to infor- Eagle (Idaho) Seventh-day Adventist
mation@ohioadventist.org (preferred Church invites all members (past and
method). Or phone your order to 1- present), family and friends to the
740-397-4665, ext. 165. The ticket
100th anniversary of its organization,
order deadline is Fri., May 2, at noon,
Fri. and Sabbath, July 25 and 26, 538
provided tickets are still available.
West State St., Eagle. For more infor-
The Hope of Survivors will host a Hope mation, contact Myrna Ferguson at
& Healing Conference at the Holi- 208-939-6568, or e-mail myfer40@
day Inn Select , 3 Appletree Square, msn.com.
I
PARTNERSHIP
with GOD
ran across an old photo today of the
1928 camp meeting at Devil’s Lake,
North Dakota. I received the photo some years
I wonder what it must have been like for a
simple Scotts-Irish horse trainer/carpenter/
handyman to support five children at the be-
ago while we were visiting family on their West- ginning of the Depression.
Producing ern Dakota ranch. Ten years and four children later, Grandad
Miracles I was amazed to hear Aunt Hazel tell how
things were back then, as she pointed out sev-
and Grandma loaded mom with her brothers
and sisters in the shelter built on the back
by gary bUrns
eral of my mother’s older brothers and sisters of a truck (a scene right out of “Grapes of
in the photo. Travel and accommodations were Wrath”), and made their way west in search of
very primitive by today’s standards. Yet these Christian education.
hearty pioneers of faith valued coming togeth- The last child was born before they arrived
er to encourage one another and to pool their in the Walla Walla Valley, where Grandad man-
resources to advance God’s kingdom. aged to finance all ten children, and a few
Typically, camp meeting was the time when fatherless ones from the community (my dad
big dreams and initiatives were shared for being one of them), through Christian educa-
home and foreign missions. Plans for evan- tion. Self-sacrificing partnership with God pro-
gelism and raising new churches and schools duces miracles. I know. I’m one of them.
were formed. In response, people gave sac- Gary Burns is the communication director of the
Lake Union Conference.
rificially to see their dreams accomplished.
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ONE VOICE [ Y O u N G A D u lT S S P E A K T H E I r M I N D ]
Playing for the King
b y b rya n f e L L oW s
I love baseball! I love playing baseball, watching baseball and I love the feel of a baseball. You see, I live in a dorm
that overlooks two baseball fields, and whether I’m going to the cafe for food, chapel for convocation, Civ & Ideas
with Professor Strayer or just going to chill with some friends, I guarantee there is someone out there on one of
those fields with a baseball.
Sometimes I watch the guys I know” with all their hearts
play, and I notice that if a ball is makes me realize there is no
hit toward second base and the other place I’d rather be than
second baseman misses it, the on the winning team. It makes
center fielder runs to cover his me realize that when I play for
teammate. So as I was think- this team, I’m playing for the
ing about this, it hit me! No, King of the universe!
not the ball, but a realization If I don’t fill my craving
that God hasn’t called me only soul with Jesus, I will forever
to ministry, but He’s called us be empty. I’ve been empty all
all, and most importantly He’s my church-going life, because
called us to be a team! Jesus was nothing more than a
When the ball of opportunity comes our way, we need Sabbath school story to me. But when I involve myself in
to seize those divine moments. Sometimes we miss them. ministry, and I see God work, that story comes alive. Jesus
Sometimes we’re not equipped. Sometimes our gifts lie in becomes real, and my life begins to take on meaning.
other areas. But as a team, the Body of Christ can work to- So I work and work and work, because I firmly believe
gether to pick up and throw that ball of opportunity to get that when a team of young out-of-the-box leaders, excited
the game-winning out. and passionate for Christ, impact the world, life as we know
Why am I involved in youth ministry? Why is it that it will forever be changed. The splash that will be made will
when I should be studying or sleeping, often times I’m catapult us into the final milliseconds of our current context.
awake trying to come up with new ideas to share our God That is the team I play for and the vision I have.
with my peers? To be “7-day Adventists” should be our motto. To be
Because when I surround myself with a team of like- beacons of hope should be our mission. To be followers of
minded leaders who are better equipped than me, led by the Christ should be our call. And on that day looking up into
Spirit and power of God, my leadership becomes we leader- the sky, with outstretched hands, we’ll touch the face of
ship. We leadership ultimately becomes His leadership, and God.
the powerful “wow” moments that occur are life-changing.
Bryan Fellows is a sophomore at Andrews University studying
To see God make inside-out changes to a person brings communications and youth ministry. He is also the co-director of SPLASH, a
youth ministry Bryan started with his roommate, Richmond Pajela. Bryan’s
tears to my eyes. To see little Sudanese refugee boys for- number one goal in all he does is to make Jesus famous.
get their craving for food and cry out, “Jesus loves me this
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Profiles of Youth [ GREAT LAKES ADVENTIST ACADEMY ]
Chett Thomas Clayton, an 1-year-old senior at Great Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference
Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), is from Alpena, Mich. of Seventh-day Adventists
Chett and his parents, Bevin and Jeanne Clayton, are members www.LakeUnionHerald.org
of the Alpena Church. Chett has attended GLAA for two years, May 00 Vol. 100, No. 5
and after graduation he plans to pursue a career in nursing and
Chett Clayton THE l A K E u N I O N H E r A l D S TA F F
chaplaincy at Southern Adventist University. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242
“I have never seen such a passion for witnessing as in this young man,” says Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walter L. Wright president@lucsda.org
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Burns editor@luc.adventist.org
Skip Hann, development, recruiting and alumni director at GLAA. Chett de- Managing Editor/Display Ads . . . Diane Thurber herald@luc.adventist.org
sires to make a difference in the lives of his peers and point them to Christ. He Circulation/Back Pages Editor . . . Judi Doty circulation@luc.adventist.org
Art Direction/Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Bond mark@bondesign.com
says he has learned even more while at GLAA about how important it is to share Proofreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Candy Clark
God’s love with others, to treat everyone equally, and that everyone can work for CONT rIBuTING EDITO r S
God. Adventist Midwest Health. . . . . . . . . . .Julie Busch Julie.Busch@ahss.org
During his junior year, Chett assisted in a student-led evangelistic campaign Andrews University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca May RMay@andrews.edu
Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Denslow President@illinoisadventist.org
and was a speaker at another. He also assisted with three seminars for the com- Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Thurber GThurber@indysda.org
munity. He has been actively involved in witnessing at GLAA, and this year co- Lake Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Young LakeRegionComm@cs.com
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Nickless MNickless@misda.org
ordinated groups to conduct Sabbath school and church in Michigan churches. Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Fox JFox@wi.adventist.org
Chet was the junior class senator, and this year is boys’ club senator. His favorite COrr ESPONDENTS
class was Bible III, because he loved learning about prophecy and enjoyed the Adventist Midwest Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Parro Lisa.Parro@ahss.org
“Ultimate Witness” opportunities that allowed students to show someone why Andrews University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keri Suarez KSuarez@andrews.edu
Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Denslow President@illinoisadventist.org
they believe what they do. Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judith Yeoman JYeoman@indysda.org
Chett enjoys evangelism, snowmobiling, snowboarding, water-skiing, wake- Lake Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Young LakeRegionComm@cs.com
Lake Union . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Babienco BBabienco@luc.adventist.org
boarding, horseback riding, all sports and running. Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jody Murphy JMurphy@misda.org
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitty Crary KCrary@wi.adventist.org
lAKE uNION CONFE rENCE DEPA rT M E N T S
Kasia lynn Nephew is an 1-year old senior at Great Lakes Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | (269) 473-8200
Adventist Academy (GLAA). She and her parents, Jim and President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter Wright
Jeanne Nephew, are members at the Pine Mountain View Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Grove
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glynn Scott
Church in Iron Mountain, Mich., where Jim is the pastor. Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmelo Mercado
Kasia has dreamed of being a missionary to a faraway place Associate Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas Gregg
Associate Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Terrell
ever since she was a little girl. As she grew, Kasia realized she can ASI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmelo Mercado
Kasia Nephew witness wherever she is. “It’s the little things that make a differ- Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Burns
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garry Sudds
ence,” says Kasia. Taking time for others, talking to them in the dorm or halls, Education Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Martz
and just being there for them is the way she fulfills that dream right now. Hispanic Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmelo Mercado
Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Kilsby
As girls’ captain of the Aerokhanas gymnastics team this year and girls’ club Ministerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Grove
pastor her junior year, Kasia has had lots of memorable times at GLAA. “I’ve Native Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Burns
Religious Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon Alger
learned to make the most of the opportunities God gives you,” she says. Recent- Trust Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon Alger
ly, Kasia enjoyed presenting the Sabbath school lesson at a local church where Women’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Cameron
she also called for the offering.
lOCAl CONFE rENCES AND INS T I TuT I O N S
Kasia’s favorite classes have been Leadership and Bible IV. “These have helped
Adventist Midwest Health: David L. Crane, president, 120 N. Oak
me focus on others and think about the future,” says Kasia. She sees herself in St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010.
a medical field one day and ultimately fulfilling her dream to go to the mission Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI
49104-0670; (269) 471-7771.
field.
Illinois: Ken Denslow, president; Kyoshin Ahn, secretary; Duane Rollins,
Kasia enjoys rock climbing, riding horses, gymnastics, singing and teaching treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438; (630)
others. 856-2850.
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Address Correction 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201.
Lake Region: Jerome Davis, president; Donald Bedney, secretary; Ted Brown,
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