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God gives gifts to people in order to help other individuals in theirjourney to heaven, and He expects us to fulfill His mission and pur-pose through the expression of these special gifts. It’s not very

complicated, and we often are not even aware of how God is expressingHimself through us. I think of a couple “mothers in Israel”* who went out oftheir way to make a difference in my young life. Of course, we have our ownmothers, grandmothers, and aunts who guide and influence us. But beyondthat, God enriches us with other persons—especially when we’re matur-ing—who have a great affect on the future of our lives.

I had the privilege of going to Greater Miami Academy in southern Florida,and one of the “mothers in Israel” during that time was Eva Anderson. Mrs.Anderson knew I was working my way through academy and hired me tocare for the landscaping at their beautiful home. She paid me by the hour,which wasn’t unusual; but while I was working, she took time to ask meabout my future and my goals. She prepared great meals and went out ofher way to inquire whether I was able to keep up with my school bills.Sometimes she put gas in my little Renault. My Christian education was part-ly made possible because Mrs. Anderson took a special interest in my journey.

During my academy years is when I remember truly enjoying playing thepiano. Mother had introduced my two brothers, my sister, and me to music,and she was my first piano teacher. Through the years, I had some very goodteachers. When we moved from Costa Rica to Miami, we inquired aboutpiano teachers, and I was introduced to Elsie Buck. Every lesson was anexperience that motivated me toward excellence. In her gentle way, sheexpanded my horizon and introduced me to the beauty and effect of finemusic. I was so intent on excelling in music because of her inspiration, thatwe purchased a piano keyboard—without the piano—so I could practice at5:00 a.m. and not awaken the family. I practiced hours a day. She talkedabout church music and how to encourage other youth to enjoy fine music.When my practice paid off and the music flowed, Mrs. Buck glowed. Heraffirmation inspired more and more dedication.

These two “mothers in Israel” are now “seniors,” yet still vibrant and affirm-ing. Even today in our ministry, they take time to share an encouragingword from time to time. They were unaware of their influence back then,for they were just living how God wanted them to live.

You, too, are influencing youth in your own way. God is intersecting your lifewith other young adults. In eternity, on the other side, heaven will be a place toexchange thank you’s for special people who lifted us to higher ground.

*A reference from the “Song of Deborah” found in Judges chapter 5.

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2 Editorial: Mothers in Israel

3 Beyond Our Borders:Wisconsin Academy StudentsMake a Difference in Africa

4 New Members

5 Physical Therapy andSpiritual Healing

6 From Victim to Victory

8 Debbie’s Story

9 Women Meet Challenges inPapua New Guinea

10 Creative Parenting:Looking for Helpers, Part 2

11 Healthy Choices:Just Do It!

12 Adventist Health SystemMidwest Region News

13 Andrews University News

14 Education News

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31 Profiles of Youth

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Pictured on the cover is Amelia Rose, presi-dent and CEO of Women In Renewal, anAdventist haven for domestic violence victimsand pregnant teens. Aformer domestic violencevictim herself, Amelia has dedicated her tal-ents to minister to hurting women and fami-lies in crisis.

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Go to Africa? Raise over$70,000? Leave the U.S. three

days before the outbreak of warwith Iraq? Some said it couldn’tbe done. Some said it shouldn’t bedone. Twenty-seven WisconsinAcademy seniors had faith in aGod who is bigger than war orany financial obstacle. That faithtook them to the mountain villageof Lusyomo, Zambia. Their five-day, action-packed work weekincluded: building the exteriorstructure of a medical clinic; con-ducting Vacation Bible School for300–400 children per day; hikingsix to nine miles in the mountainseach day to deliver clothing, food,and soap to famine-stricken vil-lages; and providing medical carefor up to 1,000 patients a day.Listen to their stories and you willsee that their lives will never bethe same.

“It was a series of events, addedtogether that made me recognizewhat a selfish, unappreciativewretch I had been my whole life.

“I met an old man with a bumleg who wore a big pair of beaten-

up sunglasses. His eye was miss-ing, his gait limping, but he had asmile on his face. An emaciatedlittle dog walked around thehomes where we distributed food.He reminded me of my own dogback home, who eats more in aday than a growing child doeshere. The children became veryanimated when given just a sim-ple piece of gum, as if it were anextravagance.

“We were called missionaries,but I believe they were the realmissionaries. They taught me,among other things, that I cannotcomplain about my blue-collar,Midwestern, American life. One ofthe Africans said that it would bea long time before the people wevisited would forget us. I doubt Iwill ever forget them.” —KevinWestfall

“During clothing distribution,children were allowed only onearticle of clothing, and only if theirshirt was already torn to shreds. Ifound myself turning peopleaway, telling them they alreadyhad one shirt. I stopped in amoment of anguish, hating

myself. They had nothing, yet Itold them they had enough! Howcan I wallow in my own self-pitywhen not satisfied to the fullestextent? How can I be so selfish?”—Lauren Smith

“I knelt beside two bright-eyedlittle boys. Despite their swollen,worm-infested tummies and poorhealth they wore smiles of loveand innocence. I gave them each aBeanie Baby. I was told that thiswas the first toy they had everreceived, possibly the only onethey will ever possess. The peopleof Zambia have few materialgoods, yet with God living in theirhearts, they experience true happi-ness. God is amazing, and this triphas helped me realize that evenmore.” —LeeAnn Paulsen

“God used this experience toteach me trust in Him. It was as ifHe said to me, ‘Don’t worry, I’llcatch you if you fall. Now look upand see all the wonderful bless-ings I’ve given you.’” —KeithWyland

Sylvester Tembo, Lusyomo mis-sion pastor, thanked the studentsfor their service. “Your presenceand the work you have done herehave done more to inspire interestin spiritual things than any otherevangelistic work,” he said. Thesestudents are an example to us allof how God will work in our livesif we trust Him.

Laura Hokanson is the WisconsinAcademy development director.

Wisconsin Academy StudentsMake a Difference in Africa

BY LAURA HOKANSON

E V A N G E L I S M I N Z A M B I A

The Wisconsin Academy studentshelped build the exterior structure of amedical clinic while in Zambia.

Clothes and food were distributed invillages in and around Lusyomo,Zambia.

It didn’t take very much to make thelocal children happy.


MICHIGANMerlyn Jerstad, an Illinois native,

moved to Paw Paw, Michigan,after her daughter and son-in-law,Dawn and Scott Beltz, found a housefor her. Merlyn commuted to workin Illinois for several months until,by God’s providence, she washired at Lanphear Tool Works, anAdventist-owned company.

John and Mindy Lanphear,Lanphear Tool Works owners,became friends with Merlyn andher family, shared how much Godmeant in their lives, and thenprayed that Merlyn and her familywould accept their invitation toattend Hope for the Homeland meet-ings. Merlyn, Dawn, and Scottattended with their two-year-olddaughter, Miranda, who couldn’timagine missing even one of thechildren’s programs.

Soon Merlyn, Dawn, and Scottwere convinced of the truth of whatthey were learning, and the lovethey received from the churchmembers impressed them. Merlynmade her commitment and wasbaptized first. Then Dawn sched-uled her baptism several weekslater. For years Dawn had prayedthat her husband would welcomeChrist into his life, but he seemed

to hesitate even now. But as a sur-prise to Dawn, Scott met with TedToms, Paw Paw Church pastor, andarranged to be baptized with her!

Janelle Randall, Paw Paw Churchcommunication leader

ILLINOISPauline Kalappurayil’s story began

a few years ago when her hus-band, Tom, and son were baptizedfollowing an Amazing Facts evan-gelistic series. The Holy Spiritworked on her heart as shenoticed how her husband, Tom,was growing as a Christian in theNorthbrook (Illinois) Church.Then Tom was asked to be one ofthe lay evangelists for the Hope forthe Homeland campaign.

In mid-summer, Pauline told PhilJohnson, Northbrook Church pas-tor, that she wanted to study theBible. Trying not to seem overlyexcited, Pastor Johnson arrangedtwice-a-month sessions at herhome. Each session had a delight-ful double focus: first, a time to befed by the Word of God; and, sec-ond, an opportunity to enjoy adelicious Indian dinner that hishostess had prepared. The summerpassed quickly, and then the Hopefor the Homeland series began.

Tom Kalappurayil and his friendJohn Mathai, both lay evangelists,presented the messages of Christwith clarity and conviction for fiveweeks to about 30 people whocame to the Northbrook Church.And in that gathering, night afternight, Pauline sat and listened toher husband Tom and his friendJohn preach. What a thrill it wasfor Tom, in his first evangelistic

series, to see his own wife respondand be baptized five weeks later.

Ali Brown had grown up hearingthe Seventh-day Adventist mes-sage, but he’d heard other voices,too. Islam had once held a specialattraction for him, and yet heoccasionally attended theNorthbrook Church. During thepast summer months, Ali made anappointment with Pastor Johnsonto talk at length about whatAdventists believe. Pastor Johnsongave him a summary of doctrinalbeliefs to review what they haddiscussed, and Ali said he wouldcontact him at a later date. Thenext time they met was during theHope for the Homeland series andPauline Kalappurayil’s baptism.

A few weeks later, PastorJohnson received a late-night tele-phone call from Ali. He said hehad been in the congregation onthe Sabbath Pauline had been bap-tized and had heard PastorJohnson make an appeal for othersto follow in Jesus’ steps. “Pastor,”he concluded, “it’s time for me tobe baptized! How about nextweekend?” Ali is now a memberof the Northbrook Church, whichintends to recruit and train moreof their members for public evan-gelism in the months ahead.

Phil Johnson, Northbrook Church pastor, with Bruce Babienco, Heraldvolunteer correspondent.

N E W M E M B E R S

From left: John Lanphear welcomedMerlyn Jerstad and Scott and DawnBeltz into Paw Paw Church fellowship.

From left: Phil Johnson, NorthbrookChurch pastor, Tom and PaulineKalappurayil, and Ali Brown.


BY LYNN LARSON

Born with a neuromusculardisease, Jackie accomplished

much from her wheelchair,including a bachelor’s degree inpsychology and an associate’sdegree in advertising design andillustration. But when Jackieresumed sessions at PaulsonRehab Center after a year’sabsence, she was a confused 23-year-old, wrestling with emotion-al and spiritual issues in additionto her physical limitations.

“I wanted a young therapist,”recalls Jackie. “I had a new atti-tude. This time I was going to dotherapy for me.” She was pairedwith Sybil, who Jackie describedas “very innovative and someone Icould see would challenge andsupport me.”

“During one of our early ses-sions, Jackie told me she didn’tbelieve in God or heaven,” saysSybil, “but I told her I was abeliever, leaving the door open forfuture discussions.”

When Jackie shared that her 16-year-old cousin had died of can-cer, she asked Sybil what he hadmeant when he said that whetherhe “lived or died, it was a win-win situation.”

“For me it means if you haveGod in your life and faith in Himto take care of you no matterwhat, you have no fear of death,”said Sybil.

“Sybil shared her faith withme,” says Jackie. “She knew I was-n’t ready emotionally or spiritual-ly for quotes from scripture.”

Jackie started going to a largenondenominational church. “Ididn’t like to read, so I got theBible on tape and started to listento it. I knew Sybil was willing toexplain things to me,” Jackie said.“Faith became real to me. I accept-ed Christ and what He did for me.I had seen a re-enactment of thecrucifixion, and I realized I couldbe a new person in His resurrec-tion. My lifestyle changed—I start-ed reading more books and askingSybil more questions about herfaith. I went to the Web and exam-ined each of the Seventh-dayAdventist beliefs, then went to theBible to find them for myself.”

“Sybil gave me The GreatControversy, which opened myeyes to the changes that took placein Christian history,” recalls Jackie.“Reading this book gave me afoundation of the true meaning ofbeing a Christian. I eventuallychecked out Hinsdale AdventistChurch and found its warm,friendly environment. I startedgoing to Sabbath school andattending Bible study.”

“Jackie finally reached a cross-road and then wanted to knowmore about what Adventistsbelieve,” explains Sybil. As Jackielearned more, she felt moved tobecome an Adventist through aprofession of faith.

As Jackie pondered her future,she felt called to be a pastor. “Ifeel my relationship with God isstrong; my prayer-life is growing.I continue to learn and gain a newperspective of God through thepeople He brings into my life.”

Jackie would like to transfer toan Adventist university and some-day work in a church setting orpossibly the chaplaincy program.

“My relationship with God wassuch a life-changer,” says Sybil.For Jackie, Sybil’s sharing was alife-changer for her as well.

Lynn Larson is the Adventist HealthSystem Midwest Region Lake UnionHerald correspondent.

Sybil Palmer (right), physical therapistat Hinsdale Hospital’s Paulson RehabCenter, challenges Jacqueline Johnsonwith exercise and spiritual truths.

W O M E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y I N T H E W O R K P L A C E

Physical Therapy and Spiritual Healing

My story is a story ofGod’s incredible grace,and how He can take

one who is broken and bruised,and bring healing. It’s the story ofhow a loving God can take a vic-tim in her valley of suffering to aplace where she can help otherhurting women experience victory.

It began when I left my homeand teaching position in Jamaicato further my education in NewYork. My roots were Christian, butGod led me to some meetingswhere I discovered and acceptedthe Adventist message.

With joy in my new-found faith,I was eager to do everything justright. I relinquished relationshipswith non-Adventist professionalfriends and four years later accept-ed the proposal of a man who wasvery active in the AdventistChurch. He professed to love theLord, and everyone loved him. Ibelieved with all my heart that Icould build a future with him.

We moved to Florida where myhusband’s family lived. I enrolledin the University of West Floridato continue my studies in industri-al technology. But soon, problemsbegan to surface. Within months

of our wedding, I was shockedwhen he began to abuse me physi-cally. I had never had a man evenraise his voice at me.

Finding myself in a new placewith no family support was fright-ening. I wanted to return to NewYork, but he begged me to stay ...and I did. I didn’t tell anyone.After all, he was dearly belovedand I was a stranger. Who wouldbelieve me?

After one incident, I becamewithdrawn and eventually soughtthe help of the pastor. He advisedme to pray. I told him I didn’thave a problem with God. Theproblem was that my husbandwas abusive. He said prayerwould take care of everything.

The abuse continued for twoyears. I tried to hold out at schooland got sick to my stomach at thethought of going home each night.

When I’d had enough, I discov-ered a public shelter and wentthere. I had no idea what to expectat a shelter. It turned out to beanother nightmare. As a Christian,I couldn’t figure out what I wasdoing at a place like this. Fortu-nately, a friend from church foundout I was there and invited me to

stay at her place. I accepted, eventhough her home was on the sameblock as my husband’s.

My husband expressed hisrepentance and I ended up backhome. It started all over again. Idiscovered a gun under the bedwhile cleaning, but decided tokeep quiet for fear he might getangry and use it. By then, I knew Ihad to leave for good.

I appealed to the people at theuniversity, and they made studenthousing available to me eventhough it was late in the semester.I found myself in a dorm roomwith young girls who smoked,drank, and brought theirboyfriends in at all hours. I decid-ed that even if I starved, I wouldfind my own place.

I struggled, but with God’s helpI completed college and went onto get a master’s degree in educa-tional leadership with a minor inmanagement. I discovered thateducation and faith in God are thefirst lines of defense against abuse.

I felt God was leading me tosomething, but I wasn’t sure what.I changed churches and becameactive in women’s ministries.Before long, I was asked to be the


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director. I found nurturing womenand their children made my lifevery fulfilling. Now free of my hus-band’s control, I was able to serveothers as I grew professionally.

The Lord impressed me to pur-sue a degree in the helping profes-sion, so I enrolled in a doctoralprogram specializing in pastoralpsychology. God had a vision forwhat I would become. He helpedme to build a secure life andblessed me with career success. Ideveloped and directed a parent-ing and education center, servingteen moms and dads. I enjoyedthat tremendously.

It was during a women’s con-ference in Miami, Florida, where Iwas a guest speaker that I learnedof a shelter run by Seventh-dayAdventist lay workers in Niles,Michigan, called Women InRenewal. Because of my ownexperience, the idea of theAdventist Church openly becom-ing involved in helping victims ofdomestic violence or pregnantteens was a new thought for me.My heart resonated with the factthat there was actually a placeproviding a Christian response tohurting issues.

A year later, Mable Dunbar, thefounder and president of WomenIn Renewal, relocated, and I wasasked if I would help find some-one capable of running the pro-gram. As time went by and I hadnot found anyone to recommend,I accepted an invitation to come to

Niles to visit the place and consid-er becoming involved myself, butI trembled in my shoes. Here Iwas, a single woman with asecure retirement and a growingcareer. And now I was actuallycontemplating a job that wouldremove all my security. When theboard asked me to consideraccepting the position, I knew Ihad to pray hard.

That Friday evening at a specialvesper program, there were threespeakers, and it seemed as if eachone was speaking directly to me. Iremember hearing the words,“When God is ready to work amiracle, He picks the wrong per-son and a ridiculous idea.” I felt atug of war inside of me. Howcould I give up the ground beneathmy feet? Yet my heart was tornwhen I looked at the farmhouseand land dedicated to this ministry.

I knew that God had given awonderful dream to Mable. Ibelieved that it was God whoinspired Ron and Polly Westmanto donate the property. Beforelong, I found myself not just see-ing what was there, but what itcould become with God’s help. Icould see pregnant girls beinghelped before they became chron-ic victims. I could see women’slives being changed. But I was stillscared. I asked God to speak tome so that I would know it wasHis voice. He did.

God has given me a dream forWomen In Renewal. I would like

to build on the foundation thatwas put in place by MableDunbar. The Polly’s PlaceProgram for Domestic Violence isgrowing. But we need to be proac-tive. Early intervention programssave lives. I’ve had numerous callsfrom various agencies across thecountry asking if Mary’s Inn, ourteen pregnancy center, is ready. Ithurts me to say no, because someof these girls have only twooptions—parenting or abortion.

We plan to begin small. As soonas our plumbing and electricalchallenges are addressed, we willseek a license from the state.Ministries like this don’t get muchfinancial help because they are notperceived as evangelism. Butthat’s a mistake—lives arechanged here. I’m praying for ateam of men who are builders thatwill be willing to help put up newhousing for the girls and thewomen. I’m praying for volun-teers and helpers who willembrace this opportunity to buildsomething to the glory of Godright here in Niles.

God has enabled me to use myjourney as a path in blessing thebroken and battered. I pray thatthere are others who God willenable to use their money, theirtime, and their talents to be ablessing as well.

Amelia Rose is the president and CEOof Women In Renewal, and CynthiaPrime is chair of the board.


Mable Dunbar, founder andformer president of Women InRenewal, dreamed of a havenwhere women and childrenvictims of domestic violencecould be ministered to in a safe,Christian environment.

Polly Westman donated thefarm where she grew up toWomen In Renewal. Thiscountry refuge is affectionatelycalled Polly’s Place.

Women who come to the centerwill know that they are beingcared for by one whounderstands.

The peaceful farmsetting of Polly’s Placeand Mary’s Inn is aninviting haven.

Women in crisis with their children arewelcomed by a loving and caring staff. Fromleft: Faith Orukwowu, Women In Renewalresident manager, and Amelia Rose, CEO.


BY CYNTHIA PRIMEAs a mother of three children—ages 2, 9, and

15—Debbie* was in distress. She needed a place togo but had too many decisions to make before shecould. One thing was certain—she did not want toreturn to her abusive husband.

Unemployed and isolated, her two boys blamedher for taking them away from their father, eventhough they had witnessed the numerous inci-dences of abuse. She felt at the end of her ropewhen she finally came to Women In Renewal.

Debbie spent many hours walking the grounds andcrying. “Hang in there!” the staff encouraged. “Whenyou get to the bottom, the only way out is up.”

During her two-month stay, she indicated thatthe counseling and the spiritual nurture were themost important factors in her recovery. She attend-ed church with Amelia Rose, Women In RenualCEO, on occasion, and seemed hungry to grow.

When Debbie completed the program, she had noplace to go, so her stay was extended to give hertime to complete her search. A landlord who hadrented apartments to two other residents was con-tacted, and he helped with a place without the usualrequired deposit and references.† She then needed ajob to pay the rent, but she had no transportation.Thesba Johnston located someone who was interest-ed in donating a car. Because there were no fundsfor repairs, the donor fixed the car for Debbie. Shesaw God’s intervention. With transportation avail-able, she was able to find full-time employment andtruly begin the long road to recovery.

Debbie now wears a smile where pain and frus-tration once caused frowns. Her gray eyes sparklewith joy, not tears. The road still is not easy, butDebbie finally has made contact with the One whoknows the way.

* Not her real name

†Transitional housing is being incorporated into Women InRenewal’s master plan, since some clients have no place to goexcept back to their abusive environments.

Music CD Benefits Women In Renewal

Under the direction of Nashville-based producer,Roger Ryan, twelve recording artists have con-tributed music for a compilation CD titled RecklessLove: Heartsongs for Renewal. The proceeds from thisproject, including royalties, will benefit Women InRenewal.

Soon to be available at Adventist Book Centers(ABC), the CD features Da’dra CrawfordGreathouse, better known for her music ministry—Anointed; Patty Cabrera, whose contribution wasnominated for a Dove Award; Ullanda Innocent,Christine Wollman, Stephanie Dawn, JamieThietten, and many more.

Song writers include Senator Orrin Hatch andwell-known composer Madeline Stone as well asCynthia Prime and Roger Ryan. The music is listedin the traditional category. To purchase CDs or cas-settes or for additional information, contact WomenIn Renewal at: (269) 687-9822. Every CD purchasedbenefits pregnant teens and victims of domesticviolence.

Women In Renewal SponsorsNational Conference

As part of it’s commitment to community educa-tion, Women In Renewal has co-sponsored the sec-ond annual Women of Spiritual Praise Conferenceto be held in Orlando, Oct. 3–5. The focus of theconference is spiritual nurture and inspiration. OnThursday, Oct. 2, just prior to the weekend event,Women In Renewal will be involved in a “TakingAction!” educational conference. Co-sponsored byFlorida Hospital, this conference provides seminarsand resources for church and business leaders, edu-cators, women’s ministries leaders, and lay peopleinterested in learning how to help those in crisis.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Lenore Walker, a clinicaland forensic psychologist who is one of the nation’sleading pioneers on family crisis issues. She has beenfeatured on Good Morning America, the Today Show,Oprah Winfrey Show, and many other network newsand information programs. She has also been anadvisor on various congressional and senate commit-tees, addressing family crisis issues.

For information or registration forms, contactWomen In Renewal at (269) 687-9822; or go on-lineto www.womenofspiritualpraise.com.


When Natalie Misikaram wasasked to be women’s min-

istries leader in her local church inPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea(PNG), she wanted to bring thewomen together to pray andencourage each other. Noticingthat she was not the only womanwhose husband did not attendchurch, she organized the womeninto prayer bands to pray daily forthe 33 missing husbands.

The women prayed for eachfamily and each husband by name.Natalie encouraged the women toshow God’s love in every act.Instead of arguing, they were tooffer to pray with their husbands ifthey would allow it. Within a year,the women began to see the resultsof their prayers. Some husbandsstopped smoking or drinking andsome began attending church. Thewomen prayed even harder.

With the pastor’s help, Nataliearranged a prayer luncheon at abeautiful garden and invited cou-ples who were both faithfulchurch members as well as fami-lies with a missing spouse. Theevent built bridges and openedhearts to the love of God.

Within two years, 25 of the 33prayed-for husbands, includingNatalie’s, were attending church,and 20 of these have been bap-tized. Eight more husbands con-tinue to be remembered in dailyprayers.

Following a major evangelisticseries in Papua New Guinea, morewomen joined the church without

their husbands and were immedi-ately invited to join the prayerchain. The women also prayed forformer church members.“Through our prayers, we havereclaimed three former womenmembers and another new con-vert, a neighbor,” Natalie said.

Many adults, mostly women,cannot read or write, so the womensaw a need for a literacy programfor their own members. Six churchwomen volunteered to be trainedto teach others to read and write,and 34 people enrolled in the liter-acy classes which met two morn-ings a week for two years.

Some of the students told theirneighbors about the classes, andsome non-members who wantedto learn to read asked to join theclasses. One of these womenchewed betel nut, even in thechurch. She noticed that the otherwomen came clean and sweet-smelling and not chewing betelnut. Within a few weeks, she gaveup the betel nut, bathed more fre-quently, and dressed better. Twonon-member women were bap-tized, both graduates of the litera-

cy program.

Peter Pamula was a mechanicand attended a charismaticchurch. One day as he walkedalong the street, he heard someonepreaching and stopped to listen.The man said that Saturday is theSabbath day. He had heard aboutthe Sabbath when he was a child

in the village.But this man’swords struckhim; the mes-sage was soclear. Petercould not get theSabbath out ofhis mind. Hewanted to knowthe truth, toknow whichchurch wor-shiped on theright day.

Peter beganattending anAdventistchurch onSabbath and hisown church onSunday, prayingto find the truth.God sent JimmyBarnabas tostudy the Biblewith him. Jimmyinvited Peter tostay with himand even offeredhim a job. Peterlived withJimmy for ayear, working byday and study-ing the Bible atnight. Peteraccepted God’sSabbath and wasbaptized.

A growing church is a blessing,but it also poses challenges. Thechurch throughout Papua NewGuinea is growing rapidly—farmore rapidly than their ability toprovide churches for the believers.Part of this quarter’s ThirteenthSabbath offering will help buildchurches in Papua New Guinea,and an Aboriginal outreach andcare center in western Australia.

Charlotte Ishkanian is editor of

Natalie Misikaram,women’s ministriesleader in PortMoresby, PapuaNew Guinea,organized awomen’s prayerministry throughwhich 25 non-member husbandswere converted,including her own.

Peter Pamula wentinto the ministryand is nowpastoring fourPapua New Guineachurches with acombinedmembership ofabout 1,000.

Even urban churches, such as this one inLae, Papua New Guinea, are very basicand need upgrading.

BY CHARLOTTE ISHKANIAN

Women MeetChallenges inPapua New Guinea

Look for the Helpers Part 2

BY SUSAN E. MURRAY

When Mr. Rogers’ mother told him to “look for thehelpers,” she was teaching him two important

life skills. One was to be observant, which we focusedon last month, and the other was to be hopeful andoptimistic, to find the calm in the storm. Not only didMr. Rogers learn from his mother that he could findthe helpers amidst the chaos, he learned he could alsobe a helper.

Actually, some research has been done in this area.C. R. Snyder of the University of Kansas at Lawrence,found that hopeful kids aren’t passive bystanders.They take control, pinpointing goals and figuring outways to meet them. We all know that success breedssuccess, and in experiencing success, hope takes root

and flourishes.

Some children are bornwith more easy tempera-ments, and these childrenhave a higher probability

of growing up hopeful, butparents can really change theway their children thinkabout themselves and the

world. Snyder suggeststhat if parents can giveany gift to their kids,even more importantthan intelligence, itshould be hope.

Kenneth Pargament,a professor at BowlingGreen State Universityin Ohio, suggests,“Put tragedies in

context. Tell your child that despite horrible events,some things remain sacred and can’t be destroyed—such as your love and caring for each other and yourfaith in God.” Andrew Weaver, a Methodist ministerwho provides spiritual care to 32 hospitals in the NewYork City area, is quoted as saying, “Children andadults who have a caring faith feel loved and nur-tured by God as well as by the others in the commu-nity or congregation. The child feels we are all goingthrough this together, not as isolated individuals.Spirituality is not only a great source of hope, but it’salso a great conserver of it.”

A ten-year-old girl was interviewed the otherevening on television, as she has been instrumental inmaking more than 20,000 bracelets for individualswho have loved ones in Iraq. It all started with oneuncle and one bracelet made with hemp and yellowhomemade beads. She sent the first bracelet to herMarine uncle, and he in turn wrote her a letter ofthanks. His appreciation encouraged her to get busy,and she’s accomplished a tremendous job with a positive and hopeful attitude. Providing childrenopportunities and allowing them to make a differenceis also a strong component of helping children to behopeful. Even enlisting a child at home for “help”rather than just “chores” can convey that you seeyour child as a valuable family member rather thanjust a kid doing work for an allowance. When chil-dren believe the world will be a better place becausethey are in it, they are hopeful, confident, and produc-tive. They are then free to serve a living God.

Just as volunteering to help others restores our ownsense of control as adults, a child’s ability to con-tribute can boost confidence too. Our childrendeserve to learn the reassuring lesson, that in ourworld there are more good people and kind acts thanbad people and evil deeds.

Yes, we live in a world of sin, and Satan terrorizespeople; but God does not want that for us. He doesnot desire for us to live in a spirit of fear. His desirefor us and our children is to live in His light and tolight the way for others with a spirit of optimismand hope.


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Just Do It!BY WINSTON CRAIG

Four out of every five adult Americans do not exer-cise enough. They say they don’t have enough

time. Studies reveal that regular exercise not onlyadds years to your life, but also life to your years.And those who enjoy the physical activity in whichthey engage, gain the most benefit.

Brisk walking is the activity of choice for manypeople. Walking does not require any expensive cloth-ing or footwear, can usually be done anywhere, at any

time of the year, can be enjoyed byall ages, and is not associated

with any significant risk ofinjury. Other useful activitiesinclude swimming, cycling,gardening, or working out in

a gym. It is important to remember that the slowerthe activity, the greater amount of time one needs toengage in that activity.

Regular physical activity (20 to 30 minutes per day,4 to 5 times a week) helps to lower blood pressureand cholesterol levels; protects against heart disease,cancer, and osteoporosis; helps better regulate bloodsugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity;strengthens the immune system; helps maintain anappropriate body weight; decreases anxiety anddepression; improves mental capacity, blood circula-tion, and digestion; reduces stress levels; boosts self-confidence; improves the quality of sleep; delaysfatigue; and decreases death rates from all causes.

“The whole body was designed foraction. Without regular exercise, themental and moral powers are weak-ened” (Ellen White, Education, pp.207–9). All of us should work a regu-

lar exercise program into ourschedules. If exercise is enjoy-

able and is done with friends,it is more likely to becomepart of our regular lifestyle.

Winston J. Craig, Ph.D., R.D.,Andrews University professor of nutrition

Tips for getting active and staying active:

1. Choose an activity or exercise that you enjoy doing.

2. Plan your schedule to include exercise every day.

3. Choose an alternative indoor activity for severe weather conditions.

4. Wherever it is possible, walk rather than drive.

5. Get a family member or friend to join you in your exercise program.


Charitable Care Helps Taiwan Teen

Yi-hsin Lin dreamed of becoming a normal-lookingteenager. The 14-year-old from Taiwan had a visiblegrowth on her eye that was enlarging and soon couldobliterate her sight.

Last spring she was visiting the United States withher mother, Kuei-ying Tu, and her 18-year-old brotherwhen, through a series of friendships and associa-tions, Yi-hsin’s plight came to the attention of Wing-yee Moy of Oak Brook, the wife of Mark Moy, anemergency physician with Hinsdale Hospital andBolingbrook Medical Center. Moy examined the girland diagnosed the growth as a dermoid cyst.

The family had seen several doctors in Taiwan aswell as China, but no one, thus far, was able toremove the unusual growth. Those who could per-form the surgery suggested fees that were out ofreach for this family.

“When I first met Yi-hsin, I noticed a pretty but shylittle girl who, although blessed with a friendly sweetsmile, tended to glance down to the floor,” said Moy.“When I saw the disfiguring growth invading thecornea of her left eye, her behavior was certainlyunderstandable.”

This physical defect is especially significant for anyyoung person about to enter the sensitive years ofadolescence when appearance is of the utmost impor-tance.

“This cosmetic defect would be devastating for anyteenager seeking acceptance into social circles,” saidMoy. “While the cosmetic defect is problematic in andof itself, the growth has begun to increase in sizewhich adds potential loss of vision as the growthinvades more of the cornea and sclera.” This addeddanger of vision loss made surgical intervention sig-nificantly more urgent.

Moy became the girl’s champion and contacted thefollowing people who made the important decision tooffer surgery to the youngster at no cost:

Mark Moy, emergency room physician at HinsdaleHospital and Bolingbrook Medical Center, is Yi-hsin’s

champion. He worked tirelessly and successfully tobring the team together.

Eddie Soler, Hinsdale Hospital chief financial offi-cer, got the hospital on board with full cooperationand at no cost.

Bruce Larson, Hinsdale Larson Eye Center medicaldirector, examined Yi-hsin and volunteered LarsonEye Center services.

Shirley Zemansky, Hinsdale Surgery Center execu-tive director, offeredthe surgery facility andnursing care at no cost.

Robert Oppenheim,an ophthalmologistwith Larson EyeCenter who specializesin diseases of thecornea, performed thesurgery at no cost.

Elise-Anne GuayBhatia, a pediatric oph-thalmologist, exam-ined the girl and madeimportant recommen-dations at no cost.

Hinsdale AnesthesiaAssociates providedservices at no cost.

“It breaks your heart a little bit to see how muchthis bothers Yi-hsin,” said Larson. “The eyes are soimportant, and even a small problem with the eye ispsychologically devastating, especially to a teenager.”

“This is important service to the community,” saidShirley Zemansky, executive director of HinsdaleSurgery Center. “We feel an obligation to help underthese special circumstances.”

Hinsdale Surgery Center, Hinsdale Larson EyeCenter, Hinsdale Hospital, and Hinsdale AnesthesiaAssociates all helped Yi-hsin by providing services atno cost.

“The magnanimous offer of charity services isentirely consistent with the basic motivation for serv-ice in healthcare,” said Moy. “God blesses physiciansand hospitals with the ability and responsibility toserve those inflicted with illnesses. The medical pro-fession’s light shines brighter because of this generousoffer of charitable care by all involved.”

Ginny Richardson, Adventist Health System Midwest Region

Robert Oppenheim of the Larson EyeCenter in Hinsdale, examines Yi-hsinLin, a 14-year-old from Taiwan whohad a dermoid cyst protruding fromher left eye.The medical team thatprovided for the cyst to be removedat no cost included (from left) MarkMoy, Bruce Larson, Leonard Zalik,and Shirley Zemansky.


New Degree at AUAndrews University is pleased to announce the

start of a new four-year bachelor of science degree inengineering with two concentrations: electrical andcomputer engineering, and mechanical engineering.This new program builds on Andrews’ tradition ofexcellent science and mathematics programs andmakes use of the rich honors and general educationcourses available at the university.

Freshman and sophomore levels commence in thefall of 2003, and prospective students are currentlybeing accepted. Interested students are stronglyencouraged to contact the engineering departmentand to visit the web site.

For more information, contact Ronald Johnson atthe Engineering and Computer Science Departmentby phone at (269) 471-3368 or 471-3420; e-mail [email protected]; or visit andrews.edu/ENGRS.

Katie Shaw, University Relations news writer

Andrews Hosts Academy MusiciansNearly 200 participants from 13 different Adventist

academies spread across the United States, PuertoRico, and Canada came to the Andrews UniversityBand and Keyboard Music Festival, Feb. 19–22. Thefestival gave those that attended a chance to honetheir musical talents, socialize, and get to knowAndrews University.

A key personin the festivalwas DouglasSmith from theSouthern BaptistTheologicalSeminary. Thecomposer/direc-tor/ educatorserved as guestband clinician.AndrewsUniversity-basedkeyboard clini-

cians were Peter Cooper, Kenneth Logan, and CarlosFlores. Alan Mitchell, Andrews University WindSymphony director, coordinated the festival.

Bjorn Karlman, student news writer

Teacher in the SpotlightKenneth Stout was rather shy growing up. While

having a strong desire to serve the Lord, he did not seehimself going into the ministry. So the fact that he isnow a professor of preaching and coordinator of thepreaching program at the Seventh-day AdventistTheological Seminary at Andrews University takessome explaining.

According to Stout, his father a committed localelder and lay preacher was a powerful influence onhim. He humbly modeled Christianity, and his prac-tical faith made a huge impact, showing how it fitinto every aspect of life, Stout said.

As the young Stout began hiscollege studies at ColumbiaUnion College, he wasn t surewhat direction to take in life.The chairman of the theologydepartment saw potential inStout for ministry. He told Stoutthat he should let go of hisreservations and follow God sleading. Stout followed his pro-fessor s advice and, with the

encouragement of his pastor and others, becameincreasingly convicted that he was on the right track.

Before teaching at Andrews, Stout pastored exten-sively and received both master of divinity and doc-tor of ministry degrees from Andrews University. Healso taught practical theology and chaired the religiondepartment at Columbia Union College and receiveda Ph.D. in preaching from the Southern BaptistTheological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. In order tohelp students develop their skills, Stout uses a varietyof teaching methods. He enjoys the new preaching labthat he describes as well-outfitted, and the mosthigh-tech classroom on campus. In a typical year,Stout listens to and evaluates about 325 student ser-mons. He jokes that it s equivalent to attendingchurch for six years in one year.

Stout feels that the task of being a preaching pro-fessor at Andrews is an exciting, yet humbling andsacred responsibility as it helps shape worldwidepreaching in the Adventist Church. For him, the mostimportant thing to communicate to students is, thereality that Christ is their Creator, Lord, Savior, andbest Friend, and that it is their great privilege to serveHim and to proclaim His love to the world!

Bjorn Karlman, student news writer

Kenneth Stout

Andrews University hosted 160participants from 13 academies forthe Band and Keyboard MusicFestival, Feb. 19–22.


Aerokhanas Hold Week ofPrayer in Missouri

Michigan — The Aerokhanas (Aeros), Great LakesAdventist Academy’s (GLAA) witnessing gymnasticteam, spent a week at Sunnydale Adventist Academy(SAA) in Missouri, Feb. 23 through Mar. 2, presentingmorning and evening worships.

“I thought it was really uplifting spiritually. Whenyou are witnessing to others, it is just as much of aspiritual blessing as having someone witness to you,”said GLAA freshman Jenna DeWitt.

Thursday night the Aeros demonstrated their skillswith their gymnastics routine. In between routines,they presented a compelling drug-free message. TheAeros have presented a similar message to publicschool students in northern Michigan as part of theListen America program. “It was a neat experience tosee our team come together and speak for Christ,”said Chelsey Harris, GLAA senior.

Jeremy Weaver, GLAA sophomore, commented,“We received a letter saying that just the way weacted was a witness to the students at SunnydaleAdventist Academy.”

“It was neat to spend a spiritual week with kidsthat believe the same as you do,” said RyanWhitehead, GLAA senior. The Aeros, who have alsoperformed for the basketball game half-time show atCentral Michigan University, are good representativesof GLAA and Christian education.

Nicole Van Allen, Great Lakes Adventist Academy junior

Young Scientists Win AwardsIllinois — During the month of March, Broadview

Academy (BVA), a small school nestled away amongthe northern Illinois cornfields, has been the very cen-ter of scientific research. While no groundbreakingcures for cancer were announced, if you were togauge the importance of the research being completedby the students’ intense faces, the science was no lessserious. Hypotheses were made and remade, experi-ments repeated, and logs carefully kept. They werepreparing for the science fair.

On Apr. 6, BVAreinstated its annu-al science fair andinvited all home-school and church-school students ingrades 7–12throughout thestate to join them.Over 60 studentsentered projects ona wide range ofsubjects, includinghot air balloons,solar electricity,making cannons,and incubating fer-tile chicken eggs.Entries werejudged by formerBVA scienceinstructor, Edward Kunitz; current BVA math andphysics instructor, Dale Vinton; and BVA scienceinstructor, Melody Jagitsch. Students stood besidetheir displays and were given the opportunity to pres-ent their findings to the judges and answer questions.

The winning entry was submitted by NathanStrieter, a home-school student from Naperville. Hisexperiment on the strength of various woods whenused in a suspension bridge won the gold medal andthe $50 “Best in Show” prize. The silver medal and$30 went to BVA freshman Jane Tu for her excellentresearch and model of clouds. The bronze medal and$20 went to both BVA junior Jasmine Adams for heroriginal experiment on photosynthesis and starch for-mation, and BVA freshman Romimir Altares for hisexperiments on hard and soft water.

Melody Jagitsch, Broadview Academy science teacher

E D U C A T I O N N E W S

The Aerokhanas, GLAA’s witnessing gymnastic team,performed for the Sunnydale students.

Nathan Strieter, a home-schoolstudent from Naperville, Ill., won thegold medal and $50 for hisexperiment on the strength of variouswoods used in a suspension bridge.


A Time of Refreshing forWisconsin Women

Wisconsin — The stated purpose of women’s min-istries in Wisconsin is to build the church through fel-lowship, music, refreshing, laughter, tears, being nearGod, friendship, fun, healing, understanding, study-ing, praying, helping, sharing, and encouraging.

As one of the 412 women who attended our lastannual women’s retreat, I found myself wonderinghow well this event meets our women’s ministriesgoals. Nearly everyone I interviewed mentionedfriendship and fellowship. The weekend feels like “amini camp meeting,” one woman remarked. And forthose who attend small churches each week, fellow-

ship with a groupnumbering in thehundreds is indeeda special blessing.

Both laughterand tears were evi-dent throughoutthe weekend. Oneyoung woman whoroomed with her

mother and two sisters admitted they had beenawake until 3:00 a.m., laughing and talking. Tears sur-faced while attempting to sing “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”and “When We All Get to Heaven.”

There was time for personal Bible study and abreakaway session which shared a Bible markingmethod that had helped the speaker make her Bibleher most valuable possession.

Prayer groups met throughout the weekend andprayer requests were dropped in the prayer box.Participants will pray for these requests until the timeof the next retreat.

We were encouraged by those who shared their sto-ries of answered prayer, healing, how God’s plan wasworked out in a life thought to be of little value, andof reconciliation with God after years of estrangement.

Putting it all together, I concluded that women’sretreats do build the church by meeting the variedneeds of the women who attend. Plan now to attendour next retreat scheduled for Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2003.

Pat Magray, Green Bay Church member

Conference Sponsors Single Moms’ Retreat

Indiana — Three years ago, Charlie Thompson,Indiana Conference youth director, approached theIndiana women’s ministries leadership team with aproposal. He envisioned a retreat for single momsand their children at Timber Ridge Camp—a low-costvacation with enrichment and relaxation for themoms, and lots of recreation and fun for the children.

The Indiana women’s ministries team embracedthis idea, and single mothers and their children havebeen blessed for the past two summers by this experi-ence. This summer the Indiana Conference is againinviting single mothers from Indiana and throughoutthe Lake Union to this retreat, June 19–22.

This year, Ron andCollene Kelly will beassisting with the pro-gramming. Pastor Ronwill be speaking at thecamp fire programseach evening and willbe the camp “Dad,”providing a father fig-ure and lots of loveand encouragementfor the children. Collene will be the presenter for“Mom’s Time Out,” while separate activities are pro-vided for the children. Highlights of the weekend willalso include praise and worship services on Sabbathand breakfast in bed for moms on Sunday.

Julie Loucks, coordinator of last year’s retreat, com-mented, “One mother expressed how attending theretreat helped provide energy and wisdom to helpher understand the direction she needed to take.”

This retreat provides an excellent opportunity toassist single moms. Churches are encouraged to spon-sor attending, non-attending, and non-member singlemoms who they would like to see experience the loveand acceptance of a caring church family.

Because the Indiana Conference subsidizes thisretreat, the cost is only $35 for mothers and $10 foreach child.

For further information about registering for thisretreat, contact Julie Loucks at (317) 844-6201.

Diane Thurber, Indiana Conference communication director

W O M E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y N E W S

Women’s retreats provide fellowshipand friendships that last a lifetime.

Single moms receive support andlove in a nurturing environment.


Members from New Albany Warm Their Community

Indiana — New Albany (Ind.) Church women havefound a fun way to provide warmth in their commu-nity. They meet for lunch on the last Wednesday ofeach month at the church and then spend severalhours assembling small quilts for distribution tounwed mothers with new babies at the CatholicHome in New Albany and for residents of local nursing homes.

This ministry group assembles the blocks of materi-al and then either ties or hand-quilts them. A Bibleverse and information that the quilt was provided bythe New Albany Seventh-day Adventist Church isattached. The quilts are called “prayer blankets”because the women pray over each blanket before it isgiven away. The New Albany Adventurer Club enjoysvisiting nursing home residents as they help theladies distribute their quilts.

New Albany pastor Jerry Higgs remembers a timewhen the quilts were being distributed in one nursinghome. “As the church members were walking downthe hallways looking for bed-bound patients,” heshares, “they were being followed by a lady in awheel chair. When she reached them, she remarked,‘I have been saving up for something special. Could Ipurchase one of your lap quilts?’ The memberslooked at her outstretched hand and found inside twowarm, crumpled dollar bills.” Pastor Higgs said thatwhen they freely gave her a quilt she was elated, andthe joy they felt inside couldn’t be measured.

Diane Thurber, Indiana Conference communication director

Lake Union Women’sMinistries RetreatsIllinois ConferenceOct. 3–5, Chicago area retreatContact Sarah Aragon (708) 444-2147

Indiana ConferenceOct. 31–Nov. 2, Abe Mountain Lodge, Nashville, Ind. Contact Marjorie Driscol (812) 526-5856;[email protected]

Lake Region Conference Sept. 19–21, Radisson Hotel, Kalamazoo, Mich. Contact Joan Bauer (773) 846-2661, ext. 208; or TracyJacobs (574) 272-4600

Lake Union ConferenceAug. 1–3, Hispanic woman’s retreat South Bend, Ind.Contact Sandy Reyes (269) 473-8249

Wisconsin ConferenceOct 31–Nov. 2, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin DellsContact Aileen King (608) 241-5235

Hand-made quilts from New Albany women bring warmth andlove to new babies and residents at local nursing homes.


Women’s Day at Chapel WestIndiana — A

special Sabbath tocelebrate womenand the contribu-tions they make totheir church, home,and society washeld on Mar. 1 atthe Chapel WestChurch inIndianapolis.Women led out inthe whole day’sprogram.

Barbara Couden,a marriage, family,and child counsel-ing specialist whoteaches in the coun-seling department at Indiana State University, was theguest speaker. Her topic for the day emphasized help-ing women focus on their strengths and nurturingthem to be what God created them to be—strong andcourageous.

The day included a catered luncheon, served by thechurch men, inspiring music from other Indianapolischurches, and an afternoon workshop with the guestspeaker.

Daisy Blythe, Chapel West Church health and temperance committee member

Michigan News NotesMichigan Conference women’s ministries held three

weekend retreats at Camp Au Sable in April with acombined attendance of over 650.

Cedar Lake women are sending Women of Spirit to fivewomen and plan to add to their list.

Dowagiac women have a health seminar and brunchonce a month. Four people are in their “WelcomeBaby” program.

Glennie women are secret sisters to women outside thechurch family. They send them cards, etc.

Metropolitan women are developing a new-memberpacket.

Jackson women send love baskets to students away atcollege and academy.

Women enjoy breakfast, fellowship,and worship together before thechurch service with guest speakerBarbara Couden (far right).


Polish Church Reaches out toSingle-parent Families

Illinois — In order to reach the secular minds of theircommunity for Christ, the Chicago Polish Churchorganized a unique Christmas event. Their aim was toattract non-church-going, single-parent families to comefor a holiday pro-gram where theycould share thegospel. They chosea dynamic drama,“How the PoplarBecame a ChristmasTree,” portrayinghow individualslike the Poplar treecan experience aninitial rejection, butbe accepted andsaved by the powerof God.

At the close ofthe service, refresh-ments were served, allowing the members an oppor-tunity to mingle and become better acquainted withtheir guests. As the actors mingled with the visitingchildren, giving each of them a decorated card with ascripture verse on it, church members distributedbeautifully wrapped gifts to the boys and girls.

Joanna D’Sylva, Polish Church communication leader

Busing Puppets for Large City Evangelism

Lake Region — With the help of the North AmericanDivision children’s ministries, the Lake RegionConference children’s ministries department has pur-chased a school bus that is being outfitted as a puppettheater for ministry outreach to children in publicschools and housing projects. Health and counselingtopics will be addressed for a start, as the teams usingthe bus build recognition and friendship with thecommunities they target. The bus will be made avail-able for use in Chicago, Detroit, and other large citiesof the conference.

NAD Monday FAX, Apr. 7, 2003

Adventist children distributedecorated cards containing apassage from the Bible to thechildren in the audience.The churchmembers also gave out beautifullywrapped gifts to the boys and girls.

L O C A L C H U R C H N E W S


A N N I V E R S A R I E S

R O G E R A N D S H I R L E Y E C K cele-brated their 50th weddinganniversary during Christmas2002 by a family vacation withtheir children at Marco Island,Fla. They have been membersof the Stevens Point (Wis.)Church for 18 years.

Roger Eck and Shirley Slaghtwere married Mar. 18, 1953, inLancaster, Wis., by PastorRoberts. Roger and Shirley havebeen managers of FiresideApartments for 18 years.

The Eck family includesNancy and Randy New ofGlenn Allen, Va.; Patti and KentDavis of Green Bay, Wis.;Michael Eck of Franklin, Tenn.;Michele and Duaine Pixler ofMenomonie, Wis.; and Suzanneand Mark Erb of Menomonie;and 11 grandchildren.

W E D D I N G S

K I M B E R LY S . V E R B R I G G H E A N DD AV I D K . D I C K E R S O N were mar-ried May 19, 2002, in Petoskey,Mich. The ceremony was per-formed by Pastor WilliamHurtado.

Kimberly is the daughter ofRobert and Bonnie Verbriggheof Petoskey, and David is theson of Karl and LindaDickerson of Nottawa, Mich.

The Dickersons are makingtheir home in Battle Creek, Mich.

M E L I S S A S . M E H A R R Y A N DJ E S S E A . K R U G E R were marriedMar. 30, 2003, in Cicero, Ind.The ceremony was performed

by Pastor Ron Kelly.Melissa is the daughter of

Harvey and Lisa Meharry ofWestfield, Ind., and Jesse is theson of Dwight and PattyKruger of Arcadia, Ind.

The Krugers are makingtheir home in Noblesville, Ind.

U N E T T A M . C A M P B E L L A N D

T O D D A . R O S S were marriedNov. 23, 2003, in Las Vegas,Nev. The ceremony was per-formed by Elder LeoCampbell.

Unetta is the daughter of Leoand Ruth Campbell ofWisconsin Rapids, Wis., andTodd is the son of Gary Ross ofBerrien Springs, Mich., andDonnice Ross of Mentone, Calif.

The Rosses are making theirhome in Lincoln, Neb.

K E N N I E N . J A C K S O N A N D K E I T H

L . W I L L I A M S were married Apr.4, 2003, in Indianapolis. Theceremony was performed byPastor Frank Haynes.

Kennie is the daughter ofRichard Jackson and Marie(Lee) Davis, both of Indian-apolis, and Keith is the son ofthe late Leonard Williams andthe late Connie Steele.

The Williamses are makingtheir home in Indianapolis.

O B I T UA R I E S

ANDERSON, AUDRE Y J. (GOULD),age 79; born June 17, 1923, inSand Lake, Mich.; died Apr. 1,2003, in Grand Rapids, Mich.She was a member of theLakeview (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include her son,John R.; daughter, ChristineBaker; brothers, Charles, John“Ed,” and Wayne Gould; halfbrothers, Joe, Glen “Art,” Sim,and Guy Gould; half sisters,Glenice VanLoozenoord andJudy Troupe; six grandchil-dren; seven great-grandchil-dren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor David W.Gotshall, and interment was inSand Lake Cemetery.

A R M B R U S T E R , F R A N K L I N R . ,age 87; born May 22, 1915, inAlvordton, Mich.; died Mar. 9,2003, in Alvordton. He was amember of the Prattville(Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his son,Jonathan; daughter, ShirleyMavis; eight grandchildren; 21great-grandchildren; and fivegreat-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services wereconducted by Pastor MonteLandis, and interment was inFloral Grove Cemetery,Pioneer, Ohio.

B R O O K S , C H A D R I C K M . , age14; born Mar. 7, 1988, in GrandRapids, Mich.; died Feb. 3,2003, in Howard City, Mich.He was a member of the GrandRapids Central Church.

Survivors include his father,Michael J. Brooks; mother,Shari (Bogdiano) Lewis; broth-er, Austin D.; stepbrothers,Lenny, Matthew J., andWilliam Lewis; half brother,Heath D. Lewis; sister, RebeccaL. Brooks; stepsisters, RachelA. Lewis and AmandaSimpson; and half sister, LisaBrooks.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor David Glenn,with private inurnment.

BROWER, B E R N I C E (S I M M O N S ) ,age 91; born Mar. 28, 1911, inMuskegon, Mich.; died Mar.11, 2003, in Holland, Mich. Shewas a member of the HollandChurch.

Survivors include her son,Larry; daughters, Ellen Putnamand Lyndelle Chiomenti; bro-ther, Lawrence Simmons; sis-ter, Hazel Vander Schaaf; twograndchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were pri-vate, and interment was inGraafschap (Mich.) Cemetery.

D O W N I N G , A R L E N E R . ( CO B L E ) ,age 82; born May 31, 1920, inEmerson Twp., Mich.; diedMar. 5, 2003, in Alma, Mich.She was a member of the TwinCities Church, Alma.

Survivors include her son,Danny; daughters, Rosalie

Sowles, Carolyn Erskine, JanisBott, Roberta Thomas, andGloria Edgar; brother, CletusCoble; sister, Esther Gurdziel;18 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services wereconducted by Pastor JeffFreeman, with private inurn-ment.

E WA L D, J E A N E B. ( B U R G E S S ) ,age 78; born June 14, 1924, inDetroit, Mich.; died Dec. 3,2002, in Battle Creek, Mich. Shewas a member of the Onaway(Mich.) Church.

Survivors include her hus-band, Roland; son, Donald G.;daughter, Kathie J. Christian-sen; five grandchildren; andthree great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Elder Bill Edsell,and interment was in OakGrove East Cemetery, Chelsea,Mich.

H O R N YA K , S T E P H E N J . , age88; born Mar. 12, 1914, inDetroit, Mich.; died Feb. 9,2003, in Naples, Fla. He was amember of the Wyoming(Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his son,Stephen J. Jr.; daughter, BarbaraVogt; seven grandchildren;and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor David Glenn,and interment was in MapleHill Cemetery, Cadillac, Mich.

LARSON, DOROTHY (SAUERBERG),age 92; born Aug. 18, 1910, inJoliet, Ill.; died Mar. 1, 2003, inMadison, Wis. She was a mem-ber of the Madison EastChurch.

Survivors include herdaughters, Dorothy Simes,Patricia Schroeder, SarahWachter, and Roberta Edward-son; brothers, Robert, Walter,and Kenneth Sauerberg; 19grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor WilliamOchs, and interment was inOakland Church Cemetery,Oakland Twp., Wis.

M I L E P O S T S

Within the Lake Union the officiating pastor or church communicationleader is responsible for submission of information to this column. Formermembers who now live outside the Lake Union may contact the conferencecommunication director where their membership was held when they livedin the Lake Union to obtain the forms for submission. Milepost forms are alsoavailable at luc.adventist.org/herald/herald-submit.html. Conferenceaddresses and phone numbers are in the masthead on page 31.


MAYNARD, MARY ANN (GIARDINA),age 62; born Nov. 4, 1939, inMilwaukee, Wis.; died Oct. 27,2002, in Washington, D.C. Shewas a member of the PioneerMemorial Church, BerrienSprings, Mich.

Survivors include her sons,Joseph and Ben; daughter,Rachel Kostelac; sisters, JoyceParker and Ellen Clizbe; andtwo grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Elder Jim Clizbe,and interment was in Olive-wood Cemetery, Riverside,Calif.

M I L L E R , V I O L A ( O ’ H A R E ) , age85; born Sept. 18, 1917, in BrickChapel, Ind.; died Mar. 16,2003, in Crawfordsville, Ind.She was a member of theBrownsburg (Ind.) Church.

Survivors include her sons,Harold E. Jr. and Edwin W.;sister, Martena Stevens; andthree grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Elder Jerry Lastine,and interment was in Ladoga(Ind.) Cemetery.

M O N T G O M E R Y, L O R E T T A G .( L A C E Y ) , age 91; born Jan. 31,1912, in Allegan, Mich.; diedFeb. 27, 2003, in Ypsilanti,Mich. She was a member of theAnn Arbor (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include her son,John; daughters, Mary AnnEhinger and Juanita Brunett;brothers, LeRoy and DonaldLacey; sisters, Alice Vaeth,Lucille Lightbourn, DorothyPappalardo, Delores Mullis,and Joann Butler; seven grand-children; and 11 great-grand-children.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor Dan Hall,and interment was in LenaweeHills Cemetery, Adrian, Mich.

MULLIN, NORMA J. (RODENBERG),age 71; born Feb. 6, 1931, inRichmond, Ind.; died May 21,2002, in Berrien Twp., Mich.She was a member of thePioneer Memorial Church,Berrien Springs, Mich.

Survivors include her hus-band, Roland K.; son, Timothy;daughter, Tamila; brothers,Eugene and William Roden-

berg; sister, Pat Mauro; andfour grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor Dwight K.Nelson, with private inurn-ment.

O T T O, R O B E R T E . , age 86;born Oct. 12, 1916, in Almond,Wis.; died Feb. 26, 2003, inLoma Linda, Calif. He was amember of the AlmondChurch.

Survivors include his wife,Audrey (Bierdeman); brother,LeRoy; and sister, EvelynMarshall.

Memorial services wereconducted by Pastor DeanBelleau, and interment was inthe Old German Cemetery,Almond.

P E N S I N O, R U T H H . ( G R I G G S ) ,age 92; born July 30, 1910, inFruitdale, Ore.; died Mar. 22,2003, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.She was a member of the SouthFlint (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include herdaughter, Cheryl A. Morrison;12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor Russell C.Thomas, and interment was inFreeman Twp. Cemetery, Lake,Mich.

P O O L E, V I O L E T E. ( S C H L E G E L ) ,age 97; born Aug. 16, 1905, inMarshall, Minn.; died Mar. 25,2003, in Bridgman, Mich. Shewas a member of the BerrienSprings (Mich.) Village Church.

Survivors include her hus-band, Robert; daughter, EvonneHosking; sister, Patricia Wendt;four grandchildren; and fourgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor BruceHayward, and interment wasin Rose Hill Cemetery, BerrienSprings.

R A D O S T I S , J E R R Y M . , age 80;born Dec. 19, 1921, in Borsice,Czech.; died Dec. 18, 2002, inChicago, Ill. He was a memberof the Pioneer MemorialChurch, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Survivors include his wife,Emily (Kantor); son, Dann;daughter, Ruthi Sundin; and

four grandchildren.Funeral services were con-

ducted by Pastor Dwight K.Nelson, and interment was inRose Hill Cemetery, BerrienSprings.

REEDER, ARLINE F. ( WARRICHAIT ),age 72; born Oct. 15, 1930, in St.Charles, Mich.; died Jan. 21,2003, in Potterville, Mich. Shewas a member of the GrandLedge (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include herdaughter, SuAnne Griffin;brother, Edward Warrichait;and four grandchildren.

Memorial services wereconducted by Pastor ChrisJames, with private inurnment.

R O B E R T S S R . , A R T H U R G . , age88; born June 10, 1914, in ThreeRivers, Mich.; died Mar. 9,2003, in Three Rivers. He was amember of the Three RiversChurch.

Survivors include his wife,Rose (Wittendorf); sons, Arthur“Sam” Jr., Frank, Daniel, andDonald; daughters, Rose MaryBeldon, Cindy Fenwick,Barbara Hemenway, andShirley Burnham; sister, JennieMeyer; 25 grandchildren; 40great-grandchildren; and onegreat-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastors HarryHartmann and Quentin Purvis,and interment was inMoorepark Cemetery, ThreeRivers.

S H AV E R , J A M E S R . , age 75;born Mar. 6, 1927, in DesMoines, Iowa; died Sept. 25,2002, in Lombard, Ill. He was amember of the La Grange (Ill.)Church.

Survivors include his wife,Beverly M. (Dulleck); sons,James R. Jr. and John C.; daugh-ter, Julie H.; sisters, GoldieDurichek and Florence Rogers;and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor Raymond J.Plummer, and interment wasin Bronswood Cemetery, OakBrook, Ill.

S T E V E N S O N , C E C I L E. , age 92;born Oct. 1, 1910, in Ashley,Mich.; died Feb. 20, 2003, inGoodrich, Mich. He was a

member of the Holly (Mich.)Church.

Survivors include his wife,Onahlee (Lockwood); son,Dale; sister, Lucille Johnson;seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastors Earl J. Zagerand Robert Benson, and inter-ment was in CrestwoodMemorial Cemetery, GrandBlanc, Mich.

VA N H A R N , M A R Y E. ( AV E R Y ) ,age 88; born Apr. 28, 1914, inGreenville, Mich.; died Feb. 16,2003, in Lamont, Mich. She wasa member of the Grand Rapids(Mich.) Central Church.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor David Glenn,and interment was in ForrestHome Cemetery, Greenville.

WARD, ELLA E. “BETT Y” (CLARKE),age 84; born July 9, 1918, inComstock, Mich.; died Mar. 7,2003, in Ionia, Mich. She was amember of the Manistee(Mich.) Church.

Survivors include herdaughters, Jessie Baker andGeorgia J. Hickman; sisters,Mary Ann Clarke, Jean Wilson,and Marjorie Smith; fivegrandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted by Pastor JeffBergquist, and interment wasin Grant Twp. Cemetery,Mason County, Mich.

WILLIAMS, C A R O LY N J. (SN O W ),age 57; born Jan. 12, 1946, inEdmore, Mich.; died Mar. 16,2003, in Lakeview, Mich. Shewas a member of the EdmoreChurch.

Survivors include her sons,Jeffrey, Raymond, and Ronald;daughter, LeAnn Austin;father, Sidney Snow; brother,David Snow; sister, BethFowler; and four grandchil-dren.

Memorial services wereconducted by Pastors DavidGotshall and Dennis Austin,with private inurnment.


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A N D R E W S U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O LO F B U S I N E S S invites Adventistapplicants for assistant profes-sor of economics and financeposition beginning July 1, 2003.Ph.D. in economics or financepreferred; commitment toresearch and consulting essen-tial. Submit résumé to: Dr.Leonard K. Gashugi, School ofBusiness, Andrews University,Berrien Springs, MI 49104;(269) 471-3581; [email protected]. —46-2003,06

A N D R E W S U N I V E R S I T Y Educa-tional and Counseling Psych-ology Department has full-time faculty position opening.Must have doctoral-level mar-riage and family certification,although consideration willalso be given to those with adoctorate in counseling or clin-ical psychology or who are cer-tified in school psychology.Preferably eligible for Mich.lic. Adventists apply online:www.andrews.edu/hr/jobs.html. —47-2003,06

WA N T E D : Retired couple to domaintenance, grounds, house-keeping, and cooking. Hous-ing, utilities, and stipend pro-vided. Scenic Country LifeMinistries campus in south-west Wisconsin is being devel-oped into a center for health,religious, and family seminarsand retreats. Contact TimCrary (608) 742-7504. —76-2003,06

C A R D O N AT I O N S N E E D E D : Givea car, help Christian education,and get a tax deduction all atthe same time. We pick up run-ning or non-running cars allover Michigan and beyond. Or,bring your old car to camp-meeting! Trucks, boats, RVsalso accepted. Call Great LakesAdventist Academy Donation

Program, toll-free at (866) 822-1200. —84-2003,06

S TA R T I N G A C H O I R ? Our choirwants to help. Samples ofwonderful choir pieces andmusicals we no longer need—free to you—pay only forpostage and packing. Sendnumber of pieces desired withname and address to CherieWhiting, 3962 Wadhams,China Township, MI 48054, ore-mail: [email protected]. —88-2003,06

WA L L A WA L L A CO L L E G E Schoolof Theology seeks applicantsfor full-time, tenure-trackteaching position beginningSept. 2003. See full job descrip-tion at www.wwc.edu/servicesand at www.nadeducation.adventist.org. Contact Dr.David Thomas, Dean, Schoolof Theology, Walla WallaCollege, 204 S. College Ave.,College Place, WA 99324;phone: (509) 527-2194; fax:(509) 527-2253; [email protected]. —90-2003,06

I N D E P E N D E N T R E T I R E M E N T atFletcher Park Inn in NorthCarolina. Accepting prioritydeposits now for current andfuture openings. Vegetarianmeals; adjacent to church,academy, natural foods store,hospital, nursing home, andmedical offices. Contact LindaMcIntyre, 150 Tulip Trail,Hendersonville, NC 28792;phone: (800) 249-2882; [email protected]; www.fletcherparkinn.com. —91-2003,06

PA C I F I C P R E S S P U B L I S H I N GA S S O C I AT I O N seeks applicantswith communication, writing,and computer skills to managepublicity for Pacific Press. A college degree in public relations, communications,marketing, or business, orequivalent in work experi-ence required. Contact Alix

C L A S S I F I E D A D SAll ads must be sent to your local conference for approval. No

phoned ads will be accepted.Allow at least eight weeks for publication. Fiftywords maximum. No limit of insertions. Rates: $20 per insertion for LakeUnion church members; $30 per insertion for all others. A form is availableon luc.adventist.org/herald/herald-submit.html for printing out and fill-ing in your ad. Ads must be prepaid.Make money order/check payable to theLake Union Conference. There will be no refunds for cancellations. The LakeUnion Heraldcannot be responsible for advertisements appearing in its columns,and reserves the right to edit ads in accordance with editorial policies. TheLake Union Herald does not accept responsibility for typographical errors.


Mansker, HR Director, P.O. Box5353, Nampa, ID 83653; fax:(208) 465-2531; [email protected]. —92-2003,06

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITYseeks professor in School ofNursing. Applicants musthave specialty in communityhealth, a master’s degree, andcurrent clinical experience.Doctorate preferred. Teaching

experience and eligibility forTennessee R.N. licensurerequired. Send letter and cur-riculum vitae to MaryAnnRoberts, P.O. Box 1909,Collegedale, TN 37315-1909, ore-mail: [email protected]. —95-2003,06

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITYseeks individual with refriger-ation and air conditioningexperience for full-timeemployment beginning July 1,2003. Certification preferred.Please contact Chuck Lucas,Director of Plant Services, P.O.Box 370, Collegedale, TN37315-0370; phone: (423) 238-2919; [email protected]. —99-2003,06

I T I S W R I T T E N is acceptingrésumés from individualscommitted to evangelistic min-istry through marketing andsales. Applicants should havea degree in marketing or busi-ness, and experience in mar-keting plans, product develop-ment, promotion/advertising,and sales. Send résumé to:Manager, It Is Written, Box O,Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. —100-2003,06

R E T I R E D T E A C H E R S : Feelingunfulfilled in your retirement?We are in need of your valu-able teaching experience. Ifyou are missionary-minded,we have a field of opportunityfor you. Contact DuaneBennett at (608) 486-2916, orLuAnne at (608) 486-4121. —102-2003,06

W A N T E D T O B U Y / F O R S A L E :1–10,000 used Adventistbooks, pamphlets, songbooks,Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue tapes,and old catalogs of Adventistbooks for sale. Please contactJohn at (269) 781-6379. —6633-2003,06

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“COUNTRY HAVEN” DREAM-COME-TRUE: Five to 38 acre parcel ofland available in northernArizona wilderness; 5,300 ft.elevation; panoramic 100-mileview; treed with evergreenjunipers; seasonal creek; com-munity well; maintainedroads. One hour north ofPrescott, near Interstate 40. Forinformation, call Mike orKaren at (928) 607-4674. —104-2003,08

M O B I L E H O M E F O R S A L E : 3-bed-room, 2-bath, on 26 usableacres in northern Arizona, 360-degree view, 5,300 ft. elevation,treed with evergreen junipers,2-car garage with workshop,deep well, solar power, 23-treefruit/nut orchard, berries,grapes, and vegetable garden.Asking $185,000. Call Mike orKaren at (928) 607-4674. —105-2003,08

A D V E N T I S T R E A LTO R specializ-ing in southeastern Michigan’sWayne, Oakland, and Macombcounties. For more informa-tion, contact Jim Mundt atCentury 21 AAA Real Estate,Inc., 16345 E. Nine Mile Rd.,Eastpointe, MI 48201; (586)202-3937; [email protected]. —6567-2003,08

THREE-BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE.Built in 1962 on a corner,wooded lot just a five-minutewalk from Andrews Univer-sity. Spacious home includes atwo-bedroom apartment and aone-bedroom efficiency. Fordetails, write Pat and GaryErhard, 8350 N. Hillcrest Dr.,Berrien Springs, MI 49103; orphone (269) 471-7366. —63-2003,07

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ACN PRESENTS: DWIGHT NELSON,Pioneer Memorial Church,sharing a four-part series,Majoring in the Minors:Rethinking Our Future, on thesecond edition of AdventistPreaching. The DVD also fea-tures Dwight Nelson: The Manand His Mission and DKN &Kids, Nelson’s favorite chil-dren’s stories. Call (800) ACN-1119 or visit www.acn.info. —70-2003,06

D W I G H T N E L S O N S H A R E S H I SFAV O R I T E C H I L D R E N ’ S S TO R I E Swith kids everywhere. DKN &

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H U G E C A M P M E E T I N G U S E DB O O K S A L E at Great LakesAdventist Academy. Thou-sands of used Adventist books,half-price and newly sorted atthe GLAA-owned, student-operated, Books and Breadstore. Book donations alsoneeded. Check out our website at Adventistbooks.org. —83-2003,06

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DON’T THROW OUT THOSE BOOKS!We buy and sell Adventistbooks written by, published by,or about Adventists. Missing avolume? Looking for an old

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June 26–29—UniversityPreview Weekend. To regis-ter, call (800) 253-2874.

RESIDENCE HALL DEANS’ WORKSHOP:Have you ever considered acareer as a residence halldean, but wondered how todo it? Why not attend theResidence Hall Deans’Workshop at AndrewsUniversity, June 15–24. Call(269) 471-3360 for details; ore-mail [email protected].

NATURAL REMEDIES AND HYDRO-THERAPY WORKSHOP: The Seventh-day Adventist TheologicalSeminary is offering its suc-cessful six-day workshop onnatural remedies andhydrotherapy, July 13–18, atAndrews University. In addi-tion to seminary faculty, Dr.Charles Thomas of theDesert Springs TherapyCenter, Drs. Bruce Hyde andJeff Gates of the Battle CreekLifestyle Health Center, andDr. Vicky Griffin, MichiganConference health secretary,will present. For informationand registration, call FranMcMullen at (269) 471-3541;or e-mail [email protected].

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T I M B E R R I D G E C A M P—It’s nottoo late to register for a greatcamping experience thissummer. See www.timberridgecamp.org for campdates and contact informa-tion.

S I N G L E M O M S ’ R E T R E AT :Enjoy a wonderful low-costvacation experience plannedjust for Lake Union

Conference single moms andtheir children at TimberRidge Camp in Indiana, June19–22. For further informa-tion, contact Julie Loucks at(317) 844-6201.

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C E L E B R AT I O N : The Richmond(Ind.) Church is celebratingits 50th year in its presentlocation. This homecomingwill be held July 4th week-end. All former pastors,members, attendees, andfriends of the church andschool are invited to attend.Friday evening will featurean open house and light sup-per. Sabbath morning wor-ship service will includemessages by former pastorsand Gary Thurber, IndianaConference president. Sab-bath evening a fellowshipmeal is planned at the

school, followed by a patriot-ic program. Sunday morn-ing, breakfast will be provid-ed in the park by theRichmond Church men. Foradditional information, con-tact Barbara Fisher at (765)966-0630.

OU T D O O R SC H O O L F O R HO M E-SCHOOLERS: A special experi-ence is planned at TimberRidge Camp for home-schoolers, Aug. 11–15. Forfurther information, contactLutricia Whitlow at (812)526-0818; or e-mail [email protected].

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M I N I S T R I E S R E T R E AT: Join ladiesfrom Indiana at beautifulAbe Martin Lodge inNashville (Ind.), for a spiritu-al retreat, Oct 31–Nov. 2. Thekeynote speaker will be JanYakush, Mount Vernon(Ohio) Academy Bibleteacher and chaplain. Janalso pastors a small church inAmish country, and is pub-lished in the CollegiateQuarterly and Women of Spiritmagazine. You’ll also enjoyThe Joy of Wellness seminar byHeather Neal, Southern

Adventist University teacherwho is a certified personaltrainer with a master’sdegree in wellness manage-ment. Musical guests, Messageof Mercy. For more informa-tion, contact Marjorie Driscolat (812) 526-5856; or [email protected].

L A K E U N I O N

O F F E R I N G S : June 7—LocalChurch Budget; 14—Multilingual Ministries; 21—Local Church Budget; 28—Local Conference Advance.

S P E C I A L D A Y S : June 7—Women’s Ministries Empha-sis Day.

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A M E R I C A N C A M P M E E T I N G , June27–28, is geared for NativeAmericans and anyone whois interested in growing inthe Spirit and learning moreabout Native Americanbeliefs and their relevance tothe Bible. For more informa-tion call Kay Bloom (978)365-4551, ext. 28.

Sunset CalendarJune 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12

Berrien Springs, MI 9:18 9:22 9:24 9:25 9:24 9:21Chicago 8:23 8:27 8:29 8:30 8:29 8:26Detroit 9:06 9:10 9:13 9:13 9:12 9:09Indianapolis 8:10 8:14 8:16 8:17 8:16 8:14La Crosse, WI 8:44 8:48 8:50 8:51 8:50 8:47Lansing, MI 9:14 9:17 9:20 9:20 9:19 9:16Madison, WI 8:34 8:38 8:40 8:41 8:40 8:37Springfield, IL 8:25 8:28 8:30 8:31 8:30 8:28

Lake Union Conference Tithe Comparison Year-to-date13 Sabbaths ending March 31, 2003, compared to 13 Sabbaths ending March 31, 2002

Average Average TitheNumber of Members: Increase % Per Member

12/31/02 12/31/01 Conference 2003 2002 –Decrease Inc. –Decr. 2003 200212,205 11,956 Illinois 2,182,681 2,067,976 114,705 5.55% 178.83 172.976,619 6,480 Indiana 1,423,584 1,400,319 23,265 1.66% 215.08 216.10

26,065 25,178 Lake Region 2,794,354 2,062,891 731,463 35.46% 107.21 81.9324,489 24,105 Michigan 6,199,705 6,174,466 25,238 0.41% 253.16 256.156,648 6,455 Wisconsin 1,369,699 1,338,090 31,609 2.36% 206.03 207.30

76,026 74,174 Totals $13,970,022 $13,043,741 $926,281 7.10% $183.75 $175.85

Average Weekly Tithe: $1,074,617 $1,003,365 $71,252 7.10%

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M I S S I O N A R Y C A M P M E E T I N G :The third annual MissionaryCamp Meeting will be heldat Andrews University, July8–12. Please register at theInstitute of World Mission bye-mail at [email protected] accom-modation andcafeteria information, pleasevisit the AU Web site at:www.andrews.edu/visitors.

M I S S I O N A R I E S T O A F R I C A :Fellowship of AdventistMissionaries to Africa(FAMA) 2003 retreat, July24–27 at Shenandoah ValleyAcademy, New Market, Va.Registration information isavailable on the FAMA Website, www.tagnet.org/fama.For more information, con-tact Dorothy Jean Salhany at(931) 829-4608; [email protected]; or Duane Bren-neman (979) 846-6116; [email protected].

ATHOL (MASS.) CHURCH CENTENNIAL,AUG. 30: The year 2003 is a spe-cial time for the AdventistChurch in Athol. This latespring it will be 100 yearsfrom its beginnings. In com-memoration of the centenni-al, all past members, friends,and those who have everattended the Athol Churchare especially invited to comeSabbath, August 30, for wor-ship, food, and fellowshiptogether. For more informa-tion call (978) 544-7066.

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URGENTLYNEEDED:

Taiwan Union Missionurgently needs teacherswith the following qualifi-cations: (1) minimumbachelor’s degree for En-glish Bible school, (2) mini-mum bachelor’s degree forelementary school, and (3)minimum secondary certi-fication for college-prepschool. Stipend, transpor-tation, accommodations,opportunity to travel, expe-rience new cultures, and bea very real part of finishingGod’s work. Please contactBob Evans at 18717-233Mill Villa Road, Jamestown,CA 95327; phone: (209)588-9344; or [email protected].


The Teal Mini

by Dick Duerksen

The moral of the story is this:God is eager to give us gifts of fargreater value than anything we canimagine—and wildly better than wedeserve.

We’ll call her Holly and assume shelives in a middle-class Americanfamily. She is a Seventh-dayAdventist, as are her parents. She is16, a high school junior attending anAdventist boarding academy as a“day” student, driving about 30 mileseach day from home, to school, towork, and back home again. Sheearned an “A” in driver’s ed., is astudent body leader, and a memberof three school clubs.

Both Mom and Dad are totally tiredof driving her everywhere, especiallysince the timing and location of herappointments do not match theirs atall! It is time for Holly to have herown car.

Sunday morning they dropped offHolly at baseball practice andheaded for the auto mall. Dadthought Holly needed a 1985Oldsmobile Cutlass, one “she couldn’tget hurt in.” Mom was more interest-ed in “new chrome.”

They wandered from Olds to VW to

Mitsubishi to Hondaand more, listening tospiels from salespeo-ple as diverse as thecars. By 3:00 p.m.they were exhaust-ed and ready torelegate Holly toher bicycle.

On a bench beside the Hondadealership, Mom and Dad thoughtaloud about their girl, their budget,and God.

“What kind of car do you think Godwould like us to give her?” Mom wasthe questioner.

“One with air bags.” Dad was alwayspractical.

They talked for most of an hour,concentrating more on God’s gracethan on cubic displacement and airbag placement.

“God gives gifts,” they decided,“sowe’ll know he loves us.”

“But, it’s more than that,” Mom again.“He gives us gifts so we’ll recognizeHis love, be excited about it, and wantto share it with everyone we know!”

“Does that mean a mini-van?” Dadwas also always mischievous.

They laughed and drove downtownand stood transfixed before the plateglass windows of their town’s newestdealership.

“There’s not even room for an air bagin that!” Mr. Practical spoke first.

The salesperson quickly dispelled thatthought, showing off air bags here,there, and everywhere.

Within a half hour they were bothconvinced, already imagining Holly’s response.

Color was thehardest part,

but they finally settled on teal, a kindof blue that “called out to beadmired and loved.”

They arranged to pick it up Tuesdaynoon, Holly’s 16th birthday. Momdrove it to the academy, parking itdeep in the student lot.

Holly was waiting at the customaryparental “pick-up point.”

“We bought you a car,” Dad spokeand Mom glowed.“It’s in the studentlot. See if you can find it.”

Holly sprinted around the musicbuilding to a lot covered with crack-ing blacktop.There were pick-uptrucks, small cars, big cars, old cars, andnew cars. Even a couple of minivans.But there, shouting love in the midstof all the others, was a teal blue Mini.

She turned, amazement and excite-ment blending into awe.

“For me?”

“That look,” Mom told me later, “Iwould pay anything for that!”

I know. It was her first car, and theyshould have bought a used Olds.She’s probably not old enough todrive it wisely or treat it with care. Shemight wreck it. She might use it totake her friends out somewhere theyshouldn’t go. There’s a lot of thingsshe could do poorly with the gift.

Like we do with grace.

But Abba, our ever-loving Father,gives it anyway—eager for us toexperience awe at his love.

Parents are like that.


Cheryce Nicole Bone, 18, is a member of the 2003 seniorclass at Peterson-Warren Academy and a member of theCity Temple (Detroit) Church. As a very sensitive leaderof the student association, Cheryce has been a mediatorbetween faculty and students, and students and stu-dents. Cheryce says, “Peterson-Warren Academy taughtme to appreciate individual differences. I learned to leadby listening.”

Cheryce is able to take a stand on issues, yet she understands the other’spoint of view. Last summer, after being fired for refusing to work on theSabbath, she returned to give her boss a thank you card for giving her herfirst job. The card was accompanied by homemade cookies and juice.

The daughter of Columbus and Joyce Bone of Detroit, Cheryce’s ambitionis to become a forensic scientist or journalist.

Darnell La Mar Logan, 18, is a June 2003 graduate ofPeterson-Warren Academy. A determined young man whohas his priorities straight, Darnell loves people and wantsto make an impact on their lives. He is considerate andrespectful of both adults and children. Darnell is a leaderwho is also capable of following others. He has a gentlepersonality and enjoys sports, writing, and electronics.

Darnell says that the most important thing he learnedfrom his academy experience is “the importance of Christian education andexcelling in school.” He says, “Above all is the importance of having a rela-tionship with God.”

The son of David and Hattie Logan, Darnell is an active member of theCity Temple (Detroit) Church. After graduation, he plans to study tobecome an elementary school teacher.

Official Publication of the Lake Union Conferenceof Seventh-day Adventists

June 2003 Vol. 95, No. 6

T H E L A K E U N I O N H E R A L D S TA F FBox C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242; [email protected]

Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary BurnsManaging Editor/Display Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Fisher Circulation Manager/Classified Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judi Doty Editorial Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reginald JohnsonArt Direction/Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Bond

CO N T R I B U T I N G E D I TO R SAdventist Health System, Midwest Region . . . . Steve Davis [email protected] University . . . . . . . . . . . Tami Martinez [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Carey [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Thurber [email protected] Lake Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Young [email protected] Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Nickless [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Fox [email protected]

CO R R E S P O N D E N T SAdventist Health System, Midwest Region. . . Lynn Larson [email protected] University . . . . . . . . . Patricia Spangler [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joi Avante [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Thurber [email protected] Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Nisbeth [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Doolin [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitty Crary [email protected]

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President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon L. RetzerSecretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter L.WrightTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glynn C. ScottVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Otoniel ReyesAssociate Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas L. GreggAssociate Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard TerrellASI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter L.WrightCommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary BurnsEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary E. RandolphEducation Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garry SuddsInformation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey P. KilsbyMinisterial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter L.WrightPublishing/ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen DybdahlReligious Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon L. AlgerTrust Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon L. AlgerWomen’s Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myrna Earles

LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS

Adventist Health System, Midwest Region: Ernie W. Sadau, president,120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010.

Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI49104-0670; (269) 471-7771.

Illinois: Ken Denslow, president; Rick Remmers, secretary; Duane Rollins,treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Suite 200, Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438;(630) 734-0920.

Indiana: Gary Thurber,president;Archie Moore,secretary,George Crumley,treasurer; street address:15250 N.Meridian St.,Carmel, IN 46032; mail-ing address: P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201.

Lake Region: Norman K.Miles,president;George Bryant,secretary;GregoryBaker, treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846-2661.

Michigan: Jay Gallimore,president;Fred Earles,secretary;Leroy Bruch,treas-urer; street address: 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; mailingaddress: P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901; (517) 316-1500.

Wisconsin: Donald Corkum,president;Brian Hamilton,secretary/treasur-er;street address:3505 Highway 151 North,Sun Prairie,WI 53590;mail-ing address: P.O. Box 7310, Madison,WI 53707-7310; (608) 241-5235.

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