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Cheryl and I have been enjoying our visits to the 2003 version of camp

meetings in the Lake Union. It’s a time of rich Bible study, powerful

preaching, great music, and sweet family fellowship. Camp meeting is one of

the great Adventist traditions.

This year there’s a new and noticeable dimension. Do you know that I’ve

had many lay persons tell me that they preached an evangelistic meeting

during Hope for the Homeland? One brother told me he had never preached

an evangelistic meeting before, and not only did he have a meeting last year,

but he was ready to do another one this year. Another lady started crying

before she could thank me for allowing her to preach evangelistic sermons.

Of course I wasn’t the one to thank, but she was so grateful for the opportunity.

She reported that one lady had been baptized as a result of her meetings.

I bumped into a lady in the cafeteria who told me her daughter had been

baptized just the previous Sabbath. She’d been praying for her daughter for

many years. How did it happen? Her daughter picked up a Hope for the

Homeland brochure at a fair last fall, and while she could only attend a cou-

ple of the meetings because her husband became ill, she and her husband

kept studying and were both baptized the week before camp meeting.

Several church elders told me they were planning on preaching another

series of meetings this year and would do one every year. At all camp meet-

ings, reports were given of people who had been baptized because of Hope

for the Homeland meetings. Members stopped me on sidewalks, in auditori-

ums, in cafeterias, and the thrilling message was the same—“Guess what? I

preached an evangelistic meeting, and I want to do it again!” Praise the Lord.

So on that note, Cheryl and I say farewell to our friends in the Lake

Union.* You have cheered our hearts with your commitment to the Lord

and your all-out evangelistic energy. Praise the Lord for the privilege we all

have of inviting people to know, love, and live for Jesus, hoping for the great

“day of the Lord.” And we praise the Lord for the unity and vision among the

administrative teams in the Lake Union and all our conferences.

Thank you for praying for us during our enjoyable journey in the Lake

Union. And we will pray for you as you climb new heights under the banner

of HOPE FOR TODAY. It’s an exciting time! Hope to see each of you in heaven’s

homeland.

*Editor’s note: Gordon Retzer has accepted a call to be president of the SouthernUnion Conference. Walter Wright, Lake Union Conference executive secretary,has accepted the invitation to serve as the new Lake Union president.

2 • Lake Union Herald, August 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online.

2 Editorial: You Have Cheered Our Hearts

3 Beyond Our Borders:BCA Students Shine for Jesus inChinle, Arizona

4 A Sea Captain’s Sacrifice6 Journey to Excellence7 Broadview Champions

Make Slam-dunk Impression8 National Honor Society

10 Creative Parenting:Who Are the TCKs in Your Life?

11 Healthy Choices:Water—More Than Just aRefreshing Beverage

12 Adventist Health SystemMidwest Region News

13 Andrews University News14 Education News19 Hope for Today Special Insert

23 Education News (continued)

30 Local Church News31 Classified Ads34 Announcements38 eXtreme Grace39 Profiles of Youth

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Herald Photo. The light streaming onto theface of little Joanna Deonarine represents theSource of all true education. Her home is thefirst and most powerful influence in direct-ing her young mind to her Teacher-Creator.Under God’s direction and guidance, thechurch and school will work in cooperationwith her parents to restore in her the imageof her Creator. Joanna’s parents, Joshua andJemimah, came to Andrews University fromGuyana, South America. Joshua has justcompleted his seminary degree.

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C O N T E N TS E D I T O R I A LBY GORDON L. RETZER,

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

You Have CheeredOur Hearts

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Fifteen Battle Creek Academy(BCA) students didn’t plan togo to Chinle Mission School in

Arizona. It all happened becauseof the high threat of terrorism dur-ing the war in Iraq. The studentscanceled their previous short-termmission plans and checked out theInternet to find another placestateside to serve. Chinle, anadjunct school of the HolbrookMission in Arizona, came up as aprospect.

Chinle is located on anAmerican Indian reservation. Onthis large reservation is a verysmall Adventist church of 35members. There is an even smallerchurch school, with five students,and a dental clinic, both associatedwith the church. This was the basefor the student missionaries, mostof whom were first-timers.

One week of service in Chinleturned into a soul-winning proj-ect. Crystal Cooper, coordinatorfor the project, says, “We didn’t goto convert them; we went to help

them. We painted shelves, a porch,a garage, and the exterior of thedental clinic. And we raked thecompound—a very large com-pound!”

Extremely encouraging, Crystalexplains, was the growth of theVacation Bible School (VBS) thestudents held in the evenings. “Westarted with 13 kids and endedwith 87, ages 4–18. It grew so fastthat we had to make two bus tripsevery night to get the children.”

The Battle Creek Academy stu-dents presented dramas, preached,conducted song services, andtaught crafts during the VacationBible School.

The week held many blessingsfor the little band of missionaries.As Sean Stewart, a BCA senior,and Darrell Mahrle, a BCA junior,gave their testimonies for thepreaching services, the heart of aman named Jonah, who had beeninto a life of drugs and alcohol,and another man, Dallas, who hadnot attended church for awhile,

felt moved by the Holy Spirit.Jonah determined to serve theLord and take care of his family.Dallas was deeply moved by theactions of the entire group, and hejoined as a valuable part of thework force throughout the week.

Bonnie Velez, a BCA teacherand mission trip sponsor, says,“None of us came homeunchanged. Since we left, callshave been coming in to the churchfrom people asking to come to theworship services. In one shortweek, we saw the Lord performmany external as well as internalmiracles.”

The youth who participated inthis mission trip became like bigbrothers and sisters to the childrenthey ministered to, resulting insad goodbyes when the BCA stu-dents left their new friends andreturned home to Michigan.

Betty Kossick is a Battle CreekAcademy volunteer communicationconsultant.

BCA Students Shine for Jesus in Chinle,Arizona

BY BETTY KOSSICK

E V A N G E L I S M A M O N G N A T I V E A M E R I C A N S

From left: Kimberly Cooper, Adam Cain,and Tori Steely repair a roof at theChinle Mission School.

From left: Kyle McKelvey, Becky Jaeger,and Noe Velez helped rake and cleanup the mission compound.

Fifteen Battle Creek Academy students and their sponsors participated in a missionproject at Chinle Mission School in Arizona.


Alicensed master of oceansand vessels, George’sfather was the personal

captain to the Du Pont family. Itwas during the toughest timesnear the end of the depression thathe gave up his job security, $75 aweek, a car, and a furnished homeon the Du Pont estate for $15 aweek as a deck hand on an oilbarge. In addition, he turneddown the offer from the Du Pontfamily to educate his children astheir own, sending them to themost prestigious schools in thecountry, including their choice ofHarvard, Princeton, or Yale. Why?Because of personal conviction.For the love of his God, hischurch, and his family.

Leaving the estate, the familymoved to Sparrows Point, nearBaltimore, and set up living quar-

ters in a tent. The first prioritybeyond food and shelter was toprovide a Christian education forthe children. But how? “The Lordwill provide,” Momma said.

The man who walked the decksof beautiful yachts now walkedthe dingy streets of a steel milltown. One day a well-dressed manwalking his dogs approached,passed by, then turned around andsaid, “Do you need a place tolive?” The captain did not have toexplain his circumstances; some-how the stranger knew. Inexchange for caring for the “club-house” the man offered it as hometo the family for the winter.Momma was right.

With hard work and each onewilling to sacrifice, they scrapedup enough money to sendGeorge’s older sister to Shenan-

doah Valley Academy in Virginia.Later George declared: “I want togo to academy, too.” In faith,George joined his sister. “The Lordwill provide,” Momma said.

During a school break, Georgehitchhiked to Baltimore, arrivingat 6:00 a.m. As he made his waythrough the streets past the build-ing where his mother worked, hediscovered her down on her kneesscrubbing the white marble steps.“It was then that I realized howdeep her commitment was andwhat I must do back at school asmy part,” George said.

That commitment still didn’tprovide enough to cover the costof college, so George had to workfive different jobs on campus. Still$50 short at mid-year registration,he feared he would have to leaveschool. After presenting his need

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to the Lord three times on hisnight watch run, he went to hisjob of sorting the dorm mail.There in the stack of letters was anenvelope addressed to him. Fiftydollars spilled out along with anote. “The Lord impressed methat you needed this money,” theanonymous friend wrote. Mommawas right again.

Because his parents valuedChristian education and were will-ing to make great personal sacri-fices for it, and because there wereteachers and mentors who took aninterest in him, George Akers com-mitted his life to serving the churchas dean of boys, principal, teacher,college dean and president, univer-sity professor, and GeneralConference education director.

George is a precious friend. He was my college president, myteacher, my mentor, and my advi-sor. So I too, am indebted to thesea captain and his wife for theirdecision and commitment toChristian education.

Lost at SeaWhile Captain Akers stepped

off the deck of his ship for his faithand his family, Wayne’s fatherabandoned his family for theadventure of sailing the seas as amerchant marine. With two chil-dren and one on the way, Wayne’smom struggled to keep themwarm and fed.

But “... a father to the fatherless,a defender of widows, is God in hisholy dwelling” (Psalm 68:5 NIV).

To this struggling little familywith only a mustard seed of hope,God sent John. The year CaptainAkers moved his family to a tent,John packed up his wife and ninechildren into the back of the oldFord truck and made his way

across the Dakota plains in searchof Christian education for his chil-dren. They settled in the WallaWalla valley, the tenth child beingborn on the way.

A strong supporter ofAdventist education, he waselected chairman of the MiltonChurch School. He visited withWayne’s mom and told her thatWayne needed to be in churchschool. Wayne’s mom told himshe had no money and receivedno support from her husband.John said he would see what hecould do and then made arrange-ments for Wayne’s tuition to bepaid from the fourth through theeighth grades.

John not only raised and edu-cated his own ten children, but hebecame a “father” and mentor toWayne who was able to work offmost of his tuition at the academy.The families were legally joinedwhen Wayne married John’sdaughter, Hazel.

After receiving two specialdepartmental scholarships, WayneBurns completed his degree inphysical therapy at Loma Linda

University and served at KetteringMedical Center, later becoming itsadministrative director of rehabili-tation medicine.

I remember those days whenmy father was in college. I remem-ber the sacrifices he and Mommade so that my sister and I couldbe in church school. We called itchurch school because it was thechurch that embraced the respon-sibility of educating its childrenfor service in God’s kingdom.

It is in the context of churchschool that children can find men-tors and heros that champion ourfaith—modeling sacrifice, commit-ment, and service. It is the Christianteacher living by God’s Spirit that isprepared “in season” for thatmoment of maximum teachability,when lives are transformed and cre-ative energies are applied toadvancing God’s kingdom.

Early in our church’s history,we discovered the value of a dis-tinctly Adventist Christian educa-tion. We knew that unless ourchildren were “taught of theLord” and given the highest goalsof self denial and sacrificial serv-ice for the sake of the gospel, theymight be swallowed up in themire of a self-serving, secular cul-ture. We knew that it takes a part-nership between home and churchand school all working together toprepare our children for a life ofservice.

Our Captain gave the supremesacrifice that we might live. It is tomodel His sacrifice that manydeny themselves so that everychild can receive a Christian education.

Gary Burns is the Lake UnionConference communication directorand the Lake Union Herald editor.

It takes apartnershipbetweenhome andchurch andschool allworkingtogether toprepare ourchildren fora life ofservice.

A t the beginning of the 21st

century, education has become afocus of public discussion and

political debate. Throughout NorthAmerica, education is experiencingseismic changes. New technologies,re-designed curriculum, innovativeinstructional practices, state andnational educational standards, andhigh-stakes testing are changingwhat teachers teach and how stu-dents learn.

Creating quality schools wherestudents can thrive in a safe cam-pus environment is crucial, butincreasingly difficult in a fracturedsociety. The waves of schoolreform and academic change areshaking the educational landscapeand straining already limitedfinancial and human resources.

Adventist educators recognizethat conducting school as usualwill not guarantee success, letalone survival, for Seventh-dayAdventist schools. To thrive in the21st century, Adventist educationmust change as well. To effectchange, it is vital that we identifyand secure the unique characteris-tics of quality Adventist schoolsand then encourage innovationand planning for school improve-ment. It is imperative thatAdventist education build on itspast strengths to create a dynamicfuture that will fulfill its divinelyappointed mission and purpose.

The North American Division(NAD) education department isreleasing a new publication that isthe result of an initiative by edu-cational leaders division-wide to

assist schools in planning foreffective change. When theyreturn from the 2003 summerrecess, Adventist administratorsand teachers will receive Journeyto Excellence—a K–12 focus onimproving Adventist schools.

Journey to Excellence is a full-color, mission-oriented, education-al plan booklet and companioncompact disk packaged in anattractive folder. It is anticipatedthat electronic access to the bookleton CD will encourage school lead-ers and teachers to utilize thematerials and resources in devel-oping their individual school mis-sion and conference action plansfor exemplary education. The CDalso includes a self-playing presen-tation that introduces the Seventh-day Adventist philosophical foun-

dation of education called Journeyto Excellence and provides activelinks to a variety of Internetresources, including a Web sitebeing developed specifically forAdventist schools to share ideasand strategies for building qualityAdventist schools.

Journey to Excellence contains awealth of information andresource material for creatingexemplary Adventist schools thatwill continue to be vibrant andeffective ministries for redeemingGod’s youth. Journey toExcellence will provide the toolsand resources Adventist schoolsneed to thrive in the 21st century.The publication and accompany-ing material will provide a solidfoundation upon which Adventisteducation can develop new andcreative programs and practices.

According to Garry Sudds, LakeUnion Conference associate direc-tor for secondary education,“Journey to Excellence reaffirmsthe special purpose, mission, andessential elements of Adventisteducation, and combines thesewith resources to support innova-tion and change in preferred areasof educational practice.”

Improving Adventist schools isthe heart of this new NAD initia-tive. Journey to Excellence is aboutchange that will result in moreexemplary Adventist schools.

Dennis Plubell is the North PacificUnion Conference associate directorfor secondary education and writesfrom Vancouver, Washington.


B Y D E N N I S P L U B E L L

On March 1, the BroadviewAcademy Lady Bulldogs wonthe Southwestern Adventist

University basketball tournament.I’m ridiculously proud of them,but not because they won. Oh, ofcourse I’m happy they won. But,you see I knew they were champi-ons long before the judges handedthem the trophy.

I knew they were championsbefore the games began when thegirls came to me for help in plan-ning morning worships for theweekend. I knew they were cham-pions in the first game when a girlon the opposing team fell and oneof my girls reached out to help herup. I knew they were championswhen I overheard them decidingto stay at the gym to cheer for theother teams, even if it meant giv-ing up precious sleep “becauseeveryone needs cheering.”

I decided they were winnerswhen both our ladies’ and ourmen’s teams embraced the teamsfrom Central Vermont Academy(CVA) as though they were long-lost brothers and sisters. Knowing

that they had never met before, Iasked my guys and girls why theyliked the students from CVA somuch. “Oh, Mrs. J.,” theyenthused, “you should get toknow them! They are so polite andso nice! They are real Christians!”And I smiled at my champions,who look for friends that act likeJesus instead of just looking attheir outward appearance.

Our men’s team didn’t place aswell as the ladies’ team did, but Iknew they were champions whenthey shook off their sadness andstarted pulling for the men’s teamfrom Central Vermont. And whenCVA won the men’s tournament, Iknew my guys were the real win-ners when they rushed the courtin sheer joy to jump and laughand whistle with the CVA men’steam. I knew they had won whenthey organized themselves into acheerleading team for the LadyBulldogs, leading the crowd incheers and yells. I knew who thewinners were when my guysstood with shining eyes and biggrins to watch the men’s trophy

handed to someone else, and thenfilled the air with joyous shouts ofcongratulations.

And for me, the real awards cer-emony came before the champi-onship game even started. The realawards ceremony happened as Isat in Sabbath evening vespers.

“Have you met anyone fromBroadview Academy yet?” I hearda girl whisper to another behindme. “No, why?” asked anothergirl. My ears sharpened for thereply. “Because they are all justwonderful! They are so kind, theyalways help you, and they act likethey really love everybody! I justlove them!” she exclaimed.

So yes, I’m proud of BroadviewAcademy’s basketball teams. Thefirst place trophy looks awfullygood in the case standing by thefront door. But every time I see it,I know its shining beauty pales incomparison to the heavenly glorythose students are preparingthemselves for.

Melody Jagitsch teaches science atBroadview Academy.


B Y M E L O D Y J A G I T S C HB Y M E L O D Y J A G I T S C H

Who Are the TCKs in Your Life?

BY SUSAN E. MURRAY

I’ve been reading a compelling book, which is newto me; and my mind is just swimming! As I readeach page, I think of someone who could likely

relate to the information—my colleagues who teachanthropology, the teachers at the local elementary andhigh schools, a family with little ones who is movingoverseas, a former student from Africa who is in ourcommunity and has a young daughter. I think of myown daughter and son-in-law who live on a militarybase, and a former colleague who teaches English as asecond language to young children.

I appreciate my long-time friend, Donna,who told me about this book; and I think ofher own adult daughters finding their ownlife experiences reflected in the stories told.And I think of you, the readers ofthis column.

Has your curiosity beensparked? Are you ready forthe title of this book? Thetitle is Third Culture Kids:The Experience of GrowingUp Among Worlds byDavid Pollock and RuthVan Reken.

Third-culture kids(TCKs) are identifiedas those whose par-ents grew up withone culture and thekids are growing up in asecond culture; and so

they become the product of a third culture, some-where in between the other two. It can also describesomeone who was born in one country, brought up in another, and is studying or living in the third.Missionary kids (MKs) are also third-culture kids, butTCKs come from families who may live in anotherculture for many reasons.

As I read the research and the rich personal storiesintertwined in this book, I better understood the para-doxical world of TCKs. On one hand, they literallyknow “how to get around in this world.” On theother hand, they often have more difficulty establish-ing a personal sense of identity and maintainingstrong relationships. Some are like modern-daynomads all their lives, and others sink down roots inone place and do not want to ever move again!

They are often more comfortable with adults whilegrowing up and have an understanding of geography,world events, politics, and speak two or more lan-guages. While they may seem to have a sense ofmaturity and autonomy earlier than their peers, theyhave not been as free as their home-base countrypeers might be to test the cultural rules during theirteens. The restrictions on a military base or mission-ary compound, or the real danger of being robbed orkidnaped, are real for them.

Some adult TCKs say they feel completely attunedto everyday life in the United States, but the majoritysay they are more or less “out of synch” with theirage group throughout their lives. They feel different,but not necessarily isolated. Many report that they

don’t identify with their own ethnic group and really may not feel central to any group.

There are also issues of grief and loss. Everytime TCKs move, they lose status, the lifestylethey knew, possessions, pets, relationships with

friends, and “the past that wasn’t.” By that, Imean they recall missed holidays, graduations,and parents who were not with them in diffi-cult or even especially meaningful and happy

times. They also lacked the time to grieve,because they had to begin fitting into a newenvironment. Also, when their parents are

saving the country from war, or repre-senting the government, orpreaching salvation to a lostworld, how can they admitgrief or fear?

If you are a TCK, aremarried to one, or just

curious to learn more about their paradoxical lives, I highly recommend

you read the book.


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Water—More Than Justa Refreshing Beverage

BY WINSTON CRAIG

Most Americans don’t drink enough water. Theiraverage intake is only about 3.5 cups of waterper day. For optimal health, we need about six

to eight glasses of water per day. Additional water isrequired during the hot days of summer and whenwe engage in strenuous physical activity. Parentsshould especially watch the fluid intake of small chil-dren, since they are at greatest risk of dehydrationdue to their relatively greater surface area.

Since humans contain about 60 percent of theirbody weight in water, the average adult containsabout 10 gallons of water. Not drinking sufficient

water can cause you to feel slug-gish, have dry skin, bad

breath, constipation, andincrease the risk of

heat exhaustionand kidney

infections. The kidneys have two to three million fil-tering units which require adequate water for optimalfunction. Keeping well-hydrated, especially whenfighting a cold or the flu, is very important.

Many people underestimate the amount of waterthey lose during physical activities, and quickly expe-rience fatigue if they don’t replace the water that islost. Thirst is not a reliable guide. Experiments atHarvard University show that we need about 30 per-cent more water than what our thirst tells us, andfatigue during exercise can be substantially delayedwhen we keep properly hydrated.

In health and in sickness, pure water is one ofheaven’s choicest blessings. Its proper use promoteshealth. Drunk freely, it assists nature to resist disease(Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 237). Wateris best drunk between meals rather than with meals.Taken with meals, ice water will delay digestion(White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, p. 420). The icycold temperature of the water willhinder digestion, while the vol-ume of water will dilutethe gastric juices.

Proper use of water:

1. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

2. Increase your water intake during hot weather,physical activity, and illness.

3. Drink water between meals, not with the meals.

4. Ensure young children remain adequatelyhydrated.

5. Use bottled water where needed—it can beconveniently carried anywhere.

Winston J. Craig, Ph.D., R.D., AndrewsUniversity professor of nutrition


La Grange Memorial HospitalBreaks Ground for State-of-the-art Patient Care Center

How should health care be provided in the future?That’s the question that La Grange MemorialHospital, a member of Adventist Health SystemMidwest Region, is answering in its plans to build afive-story addition to its La Grange, Ill., campus.

La Grange Memorial Hospital is scheduled to breakground for a 225,000-square-foot Patient Center thisfall. The new facility will offer ease of access to thecampus, efficient clustering of medical services, wel-coming interiors, and integration of technology. Theaddition will replace most of the existing patientrooms and offer the latest in state-of-the-art health-care technology.

Building PlansThe new Patient Center will keep the total licensed

bed count of 223 unchanged. The first floor of thenew facility will house admitting, pre-admission test-ing, the chapel, auditorium, ConfiCare offices, andsnack and gift shops. The second floor will have theintensive care unit (ICU) with 27 beds, as well as pre-op and post-op recovery beds. The third, fourth, andfifth floors will be home to 144 state-of-the-art patientbeds in private rooms.

“The present emer-gency department,operating suites, andrecently renovatedbirthing center willremain and be connect-ed to the new PatientCenter,” says EdGervain, La GrangeMemorial Hospitalexecutive director ofoperations. “There isno value in renovatingexisting patient wingsagain, and several ofthem will be demol-ished upon completionof the new Patient Center. Built nearly 50 years ago,the current patient rooms lack the capabilities to pro-vide efficient, cost-effective care at the new level nec-essary to meet community members’ expectations, aswe strive to maintain our high standards for deliver-ing quality health-care services.”

Patient BenefitsAll of the new patient rooms will be private and

include the following:

� Private bathroom with shower� Cable television� Convenient laptop computer data ports� Fold-away beds for loved ones who

wish to stay bedside

Also, comfortable waiting spaces are planned forfamily and visitors when they need to be out of apatient’s room for privacy. Nurses stations will beconfigured to be close to patient rooms, thus reducingtravel distances for our care providers and allowingthem to spend more time at the bedsides.

Construction of the new facility is expected to takeabout two years to complete. La Grange MemorialHospital is looking forward to offering the communi-ty an even better health-care campus, dedicated tocombining both medical excellence and the humantouch in state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more aboutthis exciting addition to the campus, go to www.keepingyouwell.com.

Damienne Trippiedi, La Grange Memorial Hospitalmedia/public relations manager

An architect’s rendering shows the proposed design of the five-story Patient Care Center.

Nurses check out a mock uproom planned for the newPatient Care Center facilities atLa Grange Memorial Hospital.

Youth Ministry DoctoralProgram Announced

Youth ministry specialists now have the opportuni-ty to develop advanced competencies in professionalministry as local church, conference, or youth direc-tors in the Doctor of Ministry program at theAdventist Theological Seminary.

Barry Gane, pro-fessor of youth min-istry, says, “Thisprogram will giveyouth ministry pro-fessionals the oppor-tunity to work withcolleagues in thefield and learn fromeach other as well asstudy the best textsthat are currentlyavailable.”

The first “mod-ule” of the new con-centration launchesthis fall. Participantsform a “learningcohort” and com-plete prescribedreading, journaling,reflection, writing

requirements, assigned work in regional groups, anda two-week teaching concentration at Loma Linda,Calif., Oct. 2003. The program is designed for commit-ted professionals while they continue their ministry.Each module will take about a year to complete, andafter three modules plus a professional project, woventhroughout the four or five years of the program, thecohort will complete their doctoral degrees together.

Another cohort will not launch for two or threeyears, so youth ministry professionals who wish toadvance their ministry skills should enroll now forthis cohort. Call (269) 471- 3306; or [email protected].

Skip Bell, Doctor of Ministry program director

Teacher in the SpotlightHe’s young, he smiles, he cracks jokes, and when

he talks to students they get the feeling that he’s gotall the time in the world for them. Jeff Wines, assis-tant professor of imaging and applied technology atAndrews University, is one of a kind. Wines graduat-ed from Andrews with a B.S. in photography in 1997,and later, in 2002, he earned a master’s degree inyouth ministry.

The opportunity to teach at Andrews came as a sur-prise. Wines was offered a position as a contract teacherduring the time he was working on his master’s. Wines,then serving as a reader, thought to himself, “I’d ratherbe teaching than reading a bunch of papers!”

Wines began teaching full-time in August of 2002.He currently is responsible for four photographyclasses at Andrews. “I’m getting to know the stu-dents,” said Wines. “In youth ministry it’s a kind ofrule that it takes three years to get to know the youngpeople you are working with. It’s sort of the samething in teaching.” Wines feels that he and the stu-dents are getting along well. “They’ll come and talkto me,” he said.

There has beencause for celebra-tion in Wines’ per-sonal life as he andhis wife are enjoy-ing their newborn,Zakary. Definitelya proud father,Wines describes hisson as “a good kid.It’s the mostincredible experi-ence in the worldto have a child.”

Drawing fromthe memories ofhis time in collegeand other life expe-riences, the professor has some words of advice forcollege students. First, he feels that it is important forstudents to have a close relationship with Christ. “Ifyou lose that, you’ve lost everything. The rest doesn’treally matter.” Also, getting good grades is important,but “it’s more important to be in class because youwant to,” he says. Finally, Wines doesn’t think thatstudents should simply become study machines. Hecounsels, “Balance your life out, and make sure tohave some social time.”

Bjorn Karlman, student news writer

Barry Gane is the youth ministryD.Min. cohort director.

Jeff Wines is an assistant professorof imaging and applied technologyat Andrews University.



“Wouldn’t TradeThem for the World”

Michigan — Great Lakes Adventist Academy(GLAA) exists to aid students in becoming responsi-ble, productive, discerning adults with Christ as thecenter of their lives. This is our mission statement, thegoal we strive for.

Not all families feel theycan afford a Christian edu-cation at an Adventist acad-emy. Because so many stu-dents need financial sup-port in order to experiencethe advantages of aChristian education, theLake Union Conference hasasked Ken Hutchins, aretired educator, to raisefunds for the academiesthat they can use to helpworthy students. Duringthe 2002-2003 school year,160 students at Lake Unionacademies received tuitionscholarships from these

funds, and 50 of these students would have neverbeen able to attend without the help of generousdonors who gave the scholarship funds. Donors canbe assured that 100 percent of the funds they give goesdirectly to their donor-specified school. Not onepenny goes to administrative costs. Investing in ouryoung people yields high-profit rewards.

John Khillah graduated from GLAA this past May.He and his two older siblings were able to attendGLAA with the help of scholarships donated by gen-erous friends of Christian education. What are theeffects on a student’s life? Here’s John’s testimony:

“I’ve been at GLAA for the past four years, and Iwouldn’t trade them for the world. I have madefriends and memories that will last forever. I’ve hadgreat roommates who I think of as my brothers now.I’ve spent weekends with guys at their homes withtheir families who are my extended family now. I even

met my beautiful girl-friend there. I havelearned so manythings at GLAA thatwill stick with meforever.

“This past year Iwas senior class presi-dent and head boys’dorm resident assis-tant (R.A.). I alsoreceived severalawards that are sig-nificant for me. Theyincluded awards for four years of perfect attendance,four-year senior, National Chemical Society Award,and Man of the Year. I also received a scholarship forleadership and service, the Berger-Dovich Scholarship,which is awarded to a senior on the Aerokhanas teameach year, of which I was a member for two years.This was a miracle! Not that I got it, but how needed itwas right then in my life, and how the Lord showedme that He hears and answers my prayers.

“Going to GLAA has changed my life in numerousways, but most important was the support I receivedfrom my friends and faculty members. I could nothave made it as far as I did without their encouragingstatements and reassuring notes. The first person towelcome me to GLAA was Dean Hann. He alwaystold me and still keeps on telling me that I will dogreat things with my life and has been like a secondfather to me.

“Then there was my chemistry teacher, Dave Carter,who showed me a whole new meaning to pushingmyself to excellence. I went from physical science allthe way to advanced chemistry, only because heshowed me that I was my only limitation, and that thesky was my limit. My goal is to attend college this fallto pursue a career as an anesthesiologist or a dentist.

“To see people willing to sacrifice themselves forthe well-being of others has truly changed me. Thesefour years have taught me that there are still goodpeople in this bad world. To all the people that helpedme and all those who contribute to Christian educa-tion, there will never be enough words to say thankyou. I am eternally indebted to you.”

Arlene Leavitt, Great Lakes Adventist Academy assistant development director

John Khillah treasures theChristian education hereceived during his fouryears at Great LakesAdventist Academy.

John’s Christian education wasmade possible by GLAA’s student-labor program, his parents’sacrifices, and donatedscholarship funds.

Students Enjoy Outdoor School

Indiana — Outdoor Education School was held atTimber Ridge Camp during the months of April andMay for Indiana Conference schools. There wereeleven schools from across the conference that partici-pated.

Volunteers taught classes on extreme bridges, lim-nology, stars, and crafts. Other activities includedhorseback riding, canoeing, and fishing.

Students were excited to make their own bridges,and then on the last day, they tested them to see howmuch weight they would hold. The bridges that heldthe most weight were able to withstand 82.5 poundsbefore breaking.

Outdoor Education Lab will be held for home-school students and families during the month ofAugust. For information, contact Timber Ridge Campat (812) 829-2507.

Lutricia Whitlow, Outdoor Education School coordinator

Indiana AcademyAcademic ProgramsProduce Results

Indiana — Indiana Academy (IA) is excited to pro-vide opportunities for our students to excel in theiracademic endeavors. A variety of programs andmethods are employed to meet our goal of academicexcellence.

The IA chapter ofthe National HonorSociety is calledCIOWOL (Christ IsOur Way Of Life).Chartered in 1960,our NHS chapter isdesigned to encour-age students in theareas of academics,leadership, charac-ter development,and service.

The Honors Program was established in the fall of2002 to challenge and motivate young people aca-demically and to assist them financially as they pre-pare for post-secondary education. Honor-class stu-dents receive a monetary scholarship upon gradua-tion to use for post-secondary education. Honorsclasses include courses in mathematics, biology,chemistry, history, English, and foreign language.

Upper-level science and math courses such as cal-culus, physics, and anatomy and physiology areoffered at IA. Through a partnership with AndrewsUniversity, students are able to complete six hours ofanatomy and physiology for university credit at areduced tuition rate.

During the past four academic years, IA has held a

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98 percent graduation rate, with95 percent of those graduates going on

to post-secondary education. In addition, ourstudents fare very well on average in their college

and university experiences. Recent data collectedfrom Southern Adventist University indicates that,based on a 4.0 scale, our students earn a .3 highergrade point average than their university classmates.

A distinctive benefit of our academic program is

the ability of our teachers to provide a Christ-centerededucation while teaching the essentials of a strongacademic program. For information about the aca-demic programs offered at Indiana Academy, contactBeth Bartlett, registrar, at (317) 984-3575.

Andrew Lay, Indiana Academy public relations director

Indiana Academy DevelopsStudent Outreach Skills

Indiana — This past year, Indiana Academy’stheme was “In Reach, Up Reach, and Out Reach.”Our goal was to nurture students’ spirituality andstrengthen their faith in God through worship anddevotionals, aimed at decision making.

We took three major steps to encourage the stu-dents’ development of outreach skills. First, we wentout on Sabbath to communities near the school topass out water bottles—simple, yet very meaningfulon a warm, sunny day. The bottles had small spiritual

thoughts writ-ten on themgeared toimpact peoplewith Christ’s“living water.”

On the nextoutreachSabbath, wetook it a stepfurther, involv-ing students inan organized“prayer walk”in a Ciceroneighborhood. Students encompassed the wholeneighborhood, knocking on doors and asking to praywith the residents. This led students to become moreactively involved in reaching out to both the physicaland spiritual needs of the community.

On anotheroutreachSabbath, stu-dents com-bined bothideas by dis-tributingbread andpraying withpeople in theAndersoncommunity.

Ultimately,we haveorganized spe-cial outreachteams, comprised of drama team members, studentpreachers, musically-talented students, and studentswho like to share testimonies. We have taken theseteams to several non-Adventist churches in Indianaand a Methodist nursing home worship service inWarren, Ind.

We have been able to provide opportunities for stu-dents to develop stronger relationships with Christand actively share their relationships with othersthrough a step-by-step process. Our goal is for everystudent to discover God’s mission for him and her.

Luis Beltre Jr., Indiana Academy assistant chaplain


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Something exciting is happening in the Lake Union.

This generation is discovering the joy and enthusiasm

that our founders had for sharing the truth about God.

In the midst of political, economic, social, and moral uncer-

tainty, we have a unique message of hope for our day. And our

members are excited about sharing it.

The enthusiasm for personal involvement in evangelism

that our churches experienced through the Hope for the

Homeland evangelistic campaign has not diminished. Every

segment of our membership has discovered firsthand what it

means to have a part in someone responding to the truth as it

is in Jesus.

The principle is true that when we “go to work as Christ

designs that His disciples shall, and win souls for Him, (we)

will feel the need of a deeper experience and a greater

knowledge in divine things, and will hunger and thirst after

righteousness. (We) will plead with God, and (our) faith will

be strengthened, and (our) soul(s) will drink deeper drafts at

the well of salvation. Encountering opposition and trials will

drive (us) to the Bible and prayer. (We) will grow in grace and

the knowledge of Christ, and will develop a rich experience”

(Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 80).

The response to last year’s training event for Hope for the

Homeland was overwhelming. We are convinced that God is

calling His people to rally for service, following the biblical

model of every member engaged in ministry. With this in

mind, your union and conference leadership has planned a

training event to prepare members for the next evangelistic

sweep of the Lake Union territory. The evangelistic campaign

for 2004 is Hope for Today / Esperanza para Hoy.

Once again, lay members will be the primary presenters,

organizers, and leaders. The Hope for Today Training

Convention will provide a multi-track learning opportunity to

equip members for different aspects of evangelistic ministry.

The purpose is to involve the whole church in a comprehen-

sive approach to making disciples.

Evangelism 101 — A basic overview

of public evangelism and

evangelistic preaching.

Participants will receive

information on conducting an

evangelistic crusade—develop-

ing interests, getting decisions,

and follow-up assimilation.

Child and Youth Evangelism —

Children and youth can be

the most winnable candi-

dates for evangelism. Often

it is through the children and

youth that whole families

are reached for the kingdom.

Discover ways of enhancing

your evangelistic program

by targeting children and youth and designing evangelistic

components that engage and involve them in ministry.

Health Evangelism — Following

Christ’s example of sympa-

thizing with people and

meeting their needs, health

evangelism can bring hope

and healing. Learn ways of

helping and assisting friends,

neighbors, and co-workers

through attractive and

practical principles.

HOPE FOR TODAY–ESPERANZA PARA HOY:


Sequence Evangelism — Evangelism

is not just one event or one

component. Many times

people require a whole

sequence of events and

encounters, such as cooking

schools, each contributing to

transformation and change.

This is an excellent track for those who think in terms of

the big picture and are looking for ways of investing in a

number of components that bring long-term results.

Media Evangelism — Fliers,

surveys, books, magazines,

newspapers, study guides,

Web sites, radio, television,

video and DVD technology

are all vehicles of commu-

nicating the gospel. Learn

how to use these media to

supplement and enhance

the other varied approaches to evangelism and service,

and establish your own media ministry.

Personal Evangelism — Personal

work has always been the

key to success in leading

souls to Christ. Learn the

dynamics of personal one-

on-one and small-group

ministry and how to be

receptive to the direction of

the Holy Spirit in personal

encounters.

Family Evangelism — Families are in

crisis all around us. Learn

how to recognize and

respond to opportunities to

help families cope with

today’s challenges. The

principles for making family

ministry an evangelistic

outreach will be presented. Information, training, and

resources will be available so you can start a family

ministry in your church.

Esperanza para Hoy (predicación delevangelio) — Un entre-

namiento comprensivo en

la predicación del evange-

lio, para los hispanos. Todo

el entrenamiento será en

Español. Los siete módulos

están incluidos.

The Hope for Today Training Convention will include

powerful preaching and Spirit-filled music in addition to

workshops, classes, networking, and personal instruction. A

luncheon will be provided on Sabbath. To close the conven-

tion, there will be a special prayer breakfast, dedication, and

certification service to begin the Hope for Today / Esperanza

para Hoy 2004 evangelistic campaign. All participants should

come expecting to spend the entire weekend in inspiration,

training, and fellowship.

Several participants from each church should plan to take

different modules to broaden the scope of the church’s

ministry. Resources on CD and DVD will also be available so

participants can share with the members back home.

If you participated in last year’s event, then you already

know that you will be in for a great weekend of inspiration,

training, and renewal. If you are a new member who joined

the church through the Hope for the Homeland campaign, then

this convention will give you the tools to share your new faith

with others. If you are a long-time Adventist and sense that

these times bring a sense of urgency to our message, God may

be calling you to respond to His great commission to preach

this gospel of the kingdom that brings Hope for Today.

It is so exciting to see that the church throughout the Lake

Union territory has discovered that a finished work will never

be accomplished if only the trained clergy are involved. We

have accepted the challenge to awaken to our duty. We are

ready to take the next step under Prince Emmanuel in the

great battle for the souls of men, women, and children.

Will you be the next lay evangelist or support person to

train for this exciting work? Come and accept the personal

challenge that the Lord has given each of us. Discover the

ministry that God has designed specifically for you to be

involved in. Remember, in a little while He that shall come

will come to take us home to live with Him forever.

Gary Burns is the Lake Union Conference communica-tion director and the Lake Union Herald editor.

A Lake Union Evangelistic Thrust for 2004

“Hope for the Homeland” was

a tremendous success in the

Lake Union. Once again we

are gearing up for an all-out

evangelistic sweep of our

territory. Would you like to

participate in specialized

training to be part of the

great march of laymen in

2004? Well here is your

chance. We’re hosting a

training convention for

the 2004 “Hope for Today–

Esperanza para Hoy” cam-

paign. Now you can pre-

pare to be active in the next

big Lake Union evangelistic

effort. Just look at what

will be served up!

Seminar Tracks:

1. Evangelism 101

2. Children’s Evangelism

3. Health Evangelism

4. Sequence Evangelism

5. Media Evangelism

6. Personal Evangelism

7. Family Evangelism

And More:

Powerful Preaching

Spirit-filled Music

Sabbath Luncheon

Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast

Hope for Today– Esperanza para Hoy 2004

Training ConventionDate: October 24–26, 2003

Registration: 800-732-7587 or www.PlusLine.org.

Cost: Early registration is $25, per person(after September 30, $35 per person).Cancellations after October 15 are not refundable.

Payment Options: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard,Visa, cashier’s check, or money orders accepted.

Hotel Reservations: 800-328-7349Marriott Hotel, 123 N. St. Joseph Street,South Bend, IN 46601$83 per night per room (up to 4 persons per room).Cut-off date for this price is October 1, 2003

Venue: Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph Street,South Bend, IN 46601

For More Information: Contact Jackie Wright at 269-473-8200.

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God’s Watch Care inAction for BCA Band

Michigan — When Battle Creek Academy’s (BCA)band director, Michelle Stark, accepted an invitationon behalf of her students to play at Forest LakeAcademy in Florida for the annual Michigan acade-mies reunion, neither she nor they knew what was instore for them. What they expected was a week ofperformancesand a littlerecreation inthe Orlandoarea funspots.

They gaveconcerts atthe Shriner’sHospital forCrippledChildren inLexington,Ky., Collegedale Academy in Tennessee, and Georgia-Cumberland Academy in Calhoun, Ga. The nine adult“band boosters” customized made-to-order sub sand-wiches for the group in a motor home as they trav-eled, then distributed them to the hungry travelers atmeal times.

All went well until the chartered bus left theGeorgia performance. A fire vehicle, responding to apublic school bomb threat, pushed the chartered businto a ditch where the band members were stuck forfour hours. Miraculously, no physical injuriesoccurred. Yet it took a semi-truck wrecker to pull thebus out of the ditch. Then as the bus was righted andon its way to Orlando, a tire blew out, probably dam-aged from the ditch dumping.

The charter bus driver “Oogie” Beykeck, kept hiscool, handling the events professionally. In turn, hewas very impressed with how the students handledthemselves. In a letter to BCA’s school board, heexpressed that he counted it a privilege to drive theband on their concert tour. His enthusiastic kudos


The Battle Creek Academy band was invitedto perform at Forest Lake Academy inFlorida for the Michigan academies alumnireunion.

continued, “I wouldlike to commend yourband members andtheir director on theirbehavior during theentire trip. They wereunfailingly kind, con-siderate, and polite,not only to each otherbut also to their lead-ers and to me. Theyexemplified the best

of Christian attitudes and behavior even in the mostdifficult situations.”

Despite the unnerving events, no performance wasdelayed. “Oogie” was found in the audience at all butone of the performances, including the church service,and he said, “Their concerts moved me to tears andspoke to my heart.”

When the students performed for the hosts whoinvited them, Des Cummings, Florida Hospital vicepresident, found only the finest compliments for theBCA band and it’s director, Michelle Stark.

The week’s scenarios certainly gave the students andtheir adult companions an opportunity to share theschool motto, “In the pursuit of excellence in Christ.”Indeed without planning it, they were witnesses fortheir Lord. Just ask “Oogie,” he’ll tell you so.

Betty Kossick, Battle Creek Academy volunteer correspondent

Homeschoolers Volunteer inBenton Harbor Reading BuddyProgram

Michigan — “Thanks so much! We loved this pro-gram!” was the enthusiastic response of second-gradeteacher Jan Stevens to the Reading Buddy program.The pilot project featured volunteers from sixAdventist homeschool families in the Berrien Springsarea teaming up with students at Martin Luther KingElementary (MLK), a public school in Benton Harbor,Mich.

Inspired by a sermon I heard last January, I (CarolSwinyar, an Adventist music teacher at MLK) decidedto act on an idea I had. After sharing my plan with afriend, homeschool parent Mary Ann Graves, shepassed the word to other Adventist homeschool fami-lies in the Berrien Springs area. By the end ofFebruary, nine students and six moms had volun-teered to each read a half hour weekly with two MLKstudents.

“It was kind of scary at first,” admitted 12-year-oldJoni Graves, “but the people were nice to me, and Ienjoyed helping my buddies with their reading.”

Asta LaBianca, a homeschool mom, was a little sur-prised when meeting third-grader Austin for the firsttime. He boldly asked whether her own boys knewhow to swear! By the last time they read together, hehugged her tightly and didn’t want to let go.

The homeschoolers and their moms are featured onthe MLK Web site for the unselfish gift of their per-sonal interest and time. Thirty second- and third-grade Benton Harbor students were positivelyimpacted by their efforts.

“It was an enriching experience,” Marshall McVaysaid with a grin. His mother Pam explained, “We livein a sheltered world, especially with the homeschool-ing, and I think this project has widened the kids’perspectives on life.”

If you would like to volunteer as a “reading buddy,” e-mail Carol at [email protected].

Carol Swinyar, general music teacher in Benton Harbor area schools

Make Me a ServantMichigan — This past year’s theme at Kalamazoo

Junior Academy was “Make Me a Servant.” Mrs.O’Connor’s sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade classtook the theme to heart as we volunteered around thecommunity.

Every Tuesday morning, two students went to ParkPlace Assisted Living Center where they helped theelderly residents get to the activity center to exercise,do crafts, and play games. The volunteers assistedwith these activities. They also made bracelets for theresidents to put their room keys on.

Two other students went to our church’sCommunity Services Center to sort clothes and toys,pack clothes into boxes for shipping, and help servepeople who came for help. Even if the work gottough, all of us enjoyed the good feeling of helpingsomeone else.

Kristin Salmon, Kalamazoo Jr. Academy eighth-grade student


The chartered bus the bandmembers were riding in wasforced off the road, leaving alarge rut that they were stuck infor four hours.

Daniel Cooper reads to Jamon about castles and forts whileRobert does his best reading as his buddy Casey Graves listens.

Lake Union Conference SchoolsIllinois Confe rencewww.illinoisadventist.orgPhone: (630) 734-0920 x1220Alpine Christian SchoolBeverly Hills Elementary SchoolBroadview AcademyDowners Grove Elementary SchoolHinsdale Adventist AcademyJoliet-Lockport Elementary School (Joliet)Lake County Adventist Elementary SchoolMarion Elementary SchoolNorth Aurora Elementary SchoolNorth Shore Junior AcademyPeoria Elementary SchoolRichland Bridge Christian SchoolSheridan Elementary SchoolSpringfield Elementary SchoolThompsonville Christian School

Indiana Confe rencewww.indianaadventist.orgPhone: (317) 844-6201 x241Aboite Christian SchoolAdventist Christian AcademyCicero Adventist ElementaryCross Street ChristianDoor Prairie Adventist SchoolElkhart Adventist Christian SchoolEvansville Adventist SchoolIndiana AcademyIndianapolis Junior AcademyLucille Lutz Elementary SchoolPleasantview Christian SchoolRichmond Adventist SchoolSouth Bend Junior AcademyTerre Haute Adventist School

La ke Region Confe rencewww.lakeregionsda.orgPhone: (773) 846-2661 x207 or x203Calvin Center Elementary SchoolCapitol City Elementary SchoolChicago Adventist AcademyChicago Adventist Elementary Fairhaven Elementary SchoolMizpah Elementary SchoolPeterson-Warren AcademyPeterson-Warren Elementary Sharon Junior AcademySouth Suburban School

Michigan Confe rencewww.misda.orgPhone: (517) 316-1500 x1550 or x1552Adelphian Junior AcademyAlpena Elementary SchoolAndrews AcademyAnn Arbor Elementary SchoolBattle Creek Academy Battle Creek Elementary SchoolBenedict Memorial Elementary SchoolBerrien Springs Village ElementaryBlue Water Elementary SchoolCedar Lake Elementary SchoolCharlotte Elementary SchoolEau Claire Elementary SchoolEdith B. Garrett Elementary SchoolEscanaba Elementary SchoolFirst Flint Elementary SchoolGeorge Sumner Adventist Elementary SchoolGlenwood Union Elementary SchoolGobles Adventist Junior AcademyGrand Rapids Adventist Junior AcademyGrayling Adventist ElementaryGreat Lakes Adventist AcademyGreater Lansing Adventist SchoolHarbor Light Adventist SchoolHastings Adventist ElementaryHolland Adventist ElementaryIonia Adventist ElementaryIthaca Adventist ElementaryJackson Adventist ElementaryKalamazoo Adventist Junior AcademyLedges Adventist ElementaryMetropolitan Junior AcademyMio Adventist ElementaryMount Pleasant Adventist ElementaryMunising Adventist ElementaryMuskegon Adventist ElementaryNiles Adventist ElementaryNorthview Junior AcademyOak Hollow Christian SchoolOakwood AcademyOnaway Adventist ElementaryOwosso Adventist ElementaryPetoskey Adventist ElementaryPine Mountain Christian SchoolPrattville Adventist ElementaryRuth Murdoch Adventist Elementary School

Traverse City ElementaryTri-City Adventist Junior AcademyTroy Adventist AcademyWarren Junior AcademyWaterford ElementaryWilson Adventist Junior AcademyWoodland Adventist School

Wisconsin Confe rencehttp://wi.adventist.orgPhone: (608) 241-5235 x3Bethel Junior AcademyBranch Adventist ElementaryFox Valley Adventist ElementaryFrederic Adventist ElementaryGreen Bay Junior AcademyHillside Christian SchoolLakeland Adventist ElementaryMaranatha Adventist ElementaryMeadow Creek Adventist SchoolMilwaukee Junior AcademyOtter Creek Christian AcademyPetersen Adventist ElementaryPine View Adventist ElementaryRhinelander Adventist ElementaryThompson Lake Christian SchoolThree Angels Christian SchoolWisconsin AcademyWoodland Adventist School

Statement of Compliance — The Seventh-day AdventistChurch, in all of its church-operated schools, admits stu-dents of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs,and activities generally accorded or made available tostudents at its schools; and makes no discrimination onthe basis of race in administration of educational policies,applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs,and extracurricular programs.


Lake Union Conference Schools

Andrews’SchoolsTeam up for Learning

Andrews University — There were 330 students atRuth Murdoch Elementary School during the 2002-2003 school year, but nearly half of them couldn’tclaim English as their first language. A handful ofthem had little or no English skills at all. A chancemeeting between Rita Seay, Ruth Murdoch vice prin-cipal, and Jeanette Bryson, director of the Center forIntensive English Programs at Andrews University,resulted in an idea to train students at AndrewsAcademy to be English as a Second Language (ESL)tutors for K–8 students who aren’t proficient in theEnglish language.

Seay and Bryson worked with Sari Butler, AndrewsAcademy counselor, and presented their idea to theacademy students at a chapel assembly. “I could

hardly believe it when almost 50 students stood upand indicated they would be interested in participat-ing in this program,” said Seay. Through an applica-tion and interview process, eight students were cho-sen and enrolled in the program, which consisted ofattending classes each Thursday night for elevenweeks. Bryson provided the instructors from her uni-versity department.


Eight Andrews Academy students were trained as ESL tutors toassist Ruth Murdoch Elementary School international students.

Tutors from Andrews Academy were trained inseven areas: linguistics, accent reduction, reading,writing, listening and speaking, library and researchskills, and reading analysis. The tutors also spent onehour per week at Ruth Murdoch working with anESL teacher.

In addition to the ESL program, Ruth MurdochElementary has begun several new classes to enrichtheir students’ education. At the beginning of lastschool year, Principal Gary Swinyar and computerinstructor Hamdel Tobias began a program to certifytheir 70 seventh- and eighth-graders as MicrosoftOffice Specialists, the only certification program rec-ognized by the Microsoft Corporation. Working withVirtual Impact Productions out of Orlando, Fla.,Swinyar and Tobias are providing training for theirstudents as well as teachers in the school.

“We’ve had great feedback from parents,” saidSwinyar. “They love that their kids can work on thetutorials from their home computers.” Parents of RuthMurdoch students are also given the opportunity tobecome Microsoft Office Specialists and can take thetests at a reduced rate.

The certification process begins with MicrosoftWord, since many of its features are used in otherMicrosoft applications. Swinyar is excited about offer-ing his students this rare opportunity. Virtual ImpactProductions has confirmed that Ruth Murdoch is theonly elementary school in the nation offering this cer-tification to their students. “I hope that our kids areable to get better after-school jobs in high school andcollege than I was at their age,” stated Swinyar.

Andrews University, Andrews Academy, and RuthMurdoch Elementary School are all committed to pro-viding their students with quality education, butthrough the ESL and Microsoft Office Specialist certi-fication programs, they are giving their students newopportunities to excel in life and in the workplace.

Katie Shaw, University Relations news writer


Maverick Maguad, Jonathan Ford, and Garret Catron, RuthMurdoch students, were the first to complete the MicrosoftWord certification toward becoming Microsoft OfficeSpecialists.

Wisconsin Academy:An Accepting Place to Be

Wisconsin — At his dramatic conversion on the roadto Damascus, Saul asked, “Lord, what wilt thou haveme to do?” Without knowing it, the students and staffat Wisconsin Academy may have answered this ques-tion for Jane Noh by their accepting attitudes.

Jane Noh came to Wisconsin Academy for the firsttime last year from her home in South Korea. She isnot a Seventh-day Adventist, but she is a Christian.She stated on her application that she wanted toattend Wisconsin Academy because her life goalswere similar to the ones promoted at the academy,and also she wanted to know Jesus Christ.

One doesn’t get to know Jane easily, because she ispainfully shy. At times it is difficult to even pry a smilefrom inside her reserved shell. This didn’t seem to deteranyone—students or staff—from greeting her enthusi-

astically when sheentered a building onher own. They allseemed to take pride inaccommodating herneeds. It was evident shehad been drawn into thecircle of their acceptance.

Jane entered the cafe-teria one evening, withtray in hand, searchingfor a place to sit. Shewas spotted by an out-spoken, but fun-loving student. Without hesitation, heloudly announced she had to come sit at his table.Everyone agreed and hurriedly made the adjustmentsfor her to join them. The smile that crossed her facewas worth more than a thousand words!

For Jane, so far from home, an Adventist academyhas been a safe, loving place for her to learn andgrow. Only time will tell how far-reaching the influ-ence of our acceptance for Jane will be.

Holly Roy, Wisconsin Academy registrar


Leo Matthewson welcomes Jane Nohto Wisconsin Academy at the annualhand-shake social event.


Students in Adventist schools not only study theBible and the principles it teaches, but they are giventhe opportunity to put those principles into practicethrough the Bible Labs program. Some of the projectsstudents participated in during the past school yearare illustrated below:

Lake Region — Students at Mizpah AdventistJunior Academy in Gary, Ind., decided to thank thecity’s policemen and firemen by baking cookies anddelivering them to the police station and all 13 firestations.

Michigan — The First Flint Adventist School chil-dren chose to participate in the Grandparent’s Daypicnic with the Willowbrook Manor residents.

Wisconsin — The Meadow Creek AdventistElementary School students in Rice Lake, Wis., took aweek-long Meals-on-Wheels route twice during theyear and delivered about 15 meals to the elderly intheir homes.

The students took their pets to a local retirementhome where the students and pets interacted with theresidents. The kids loved it and so did the residents. It

was special to see residents relax and smile as theyheld and petted the animals. The animals allowed thestudents to be more relaxed around the elderly; andby the end of the year, strong relationships were builtbetween the students and the elderly residents.

Once a month the students sang and played thepiano at a large nursing home. They also gave eachresident a student-written-and-colored Bibleverse/picture.

Wisconsin —The FredericAdventistElementarySchool studentsparticipated inseveral BibleLabs projects,including pray-ing with neigh-bors, passingout literaturedoor to door,Ingathering,nursing homevisits and pro-grams, andhelping withHope for theHomeland.

The highlightof the year wasa Thanksgivingprogram theyput on at theschool forfriends and

Bible Labs Bring Religion to Life

First-graders Brianna and Ashanti bake cookies for the firemenand policemen.

From left: Karah O’Neil and Allyssa Shook share their happinesswith their new “grandma” at the Willowbrook Manor picnic.

Sierra Hatcher and her dog Frodo visit with a resident.

At “The Big Feast,” Kristine Westman playsthe violin as Johanna Stotz brings in the“lame and blind” from the streets andlanes.

Bible Labs continued...

neighbors, where they enacted Jesus’ parable of thewedding feast where the invited guests rejected theinvitation and messengers had to go out and gatherthe people off the streets to attend the feast.

Lake Union K–10Curriculum UpdateLake Union — To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;A time to plant, and a time to pluck; …A time to get, and a time to lose;A time to keep, and a time to cast away; …

(Ecclesiastes 3:1–6)Updating the curriculum in our Lake Union K–10

schools fits well with Solomon’s admonition forchange. Typically, the North American Division ofSeventh-day Adventists follows a five-year rotationfor changing textbooks and teacher resources. Overthe past two years, the following subjects have gonethrough that revision process: English K–8, math 1–8,art K–8, and music K–8.

These new text books are beautifully designed inbright, attractive colors with appealing colorful pho-tos and illustrations that appeal to children. We trustthat these curriculum materials will attract students’interest and enhance the learning process.

Garry Sudds, Lake Union Conference associate director of education

Hinsdale Church Wins eChurchAward for Web Excellence

Illinois — The Hinsdale Church received the AprileChurch Award for Web Excellence at a ceremony onMay 3. The eChurch awardprogram, which is co-spon-sored by the North AmericanDivision communicationdepartment, PlusLine, andTAGnet, was started in January in an effort to encour-age Web excellence among North American Adventistchurches. Every month a committee selects a churchWeb site that is designated as the outstanding Website of the month. At the end of the year, a finalist willbe selected from the twelve sites chosen during 2003.

“The things we liked about the Hinsdale site werethat it is content-rich, easy to navigate, and is primarilyfocused on the local church,” said Rich DuBose,PlusLine director. Some of the other aspects taken intoconsideration are download time, design, content time-liness, and presence of contact and basic information.

The Hinsdale Church Web site can be viewed atwww.hsdac.com. To submit a site for nomination,view evaluation criteria, or to get more information,visit www.nadadventist.org/communication/webexcellence.html.

Reggie Johnson, Lake Union Herald editorial assistant


From left: Gary Burns, Lake Union Conference communicationdirector, presents the April eChurch Award for Web Excellence toRamon Ulangca, Hinsdale Church associate pastor and Web sitedesigner.

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SDA Language Institute inKorea needs volunteerSeventh-day Adventist mis-sionaries who are nativeEnglish-speakers to teachEnglish and Bible to Koreans.If you have a bachelor ’sdegree or more, Jesus needsyou to teach His word.Teaching experience is notnecessary—we’ll train you.Benefits include a monthlystipend ($1,050–1,500),round-trip tickets (for 1 yearof service), housing, utilities,insurance, and much more.For more information contactSDA Language Institute,Human Resources Dept. at82-2-2215-7496; 82-2-2211-3674 (call collect); or e-mailus at [email protected]. Thisis a great mission experiencethat will change your life.

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VACATION OPPORTUNITIES

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A D V E N T I S T G R O U P T R AV E L : 19-dayAustralia/New Zealand tourdeparting Nov. 5, 2003, host:Charles White; 10-day Tahiticruise departing Jan. 8, 2004, host:Morris Venden; 12-day NewEngland/Eastern Canada cruisedeparting Sept. 17, 2004. ContactMert Allen at Mt. Tabor Cruise,(800) 950-9234 or (503) 256-7919;[email protected].

U R G E N T LY N E E D E D

ADVENTIST BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED:Get a tax deduction for your usedbooks and help Christian educa-tion! Call (866) 822-1200 or dropyour books off at the Great Lakes

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WANTED TO BUY/FOR SALE: 1–10,000used Adventist books, pamphlets,songbooks, Uncle Dan and AuntSue tapes, and old catalogs ofAdventist books for sale. Pleasecontact John at (269) 781-6379.

A N D R E W S U N I V E R S I T Y seeksinstruction librarian for JamesWhite Library. Position open July1, 2003. Master’s degree in libraryscience and skills in groupinstruction. Responsible fordesign, development, marketing,delivery, and assessment oflibrary instruction. Adventistsapply at www.andrews.edu/hr/jobs.html.

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PODIATRIST NEEDED in Marylandto join busy two-office, 14-year-oldAdventist practice. Offices are 20minutes from the GeneralConference; Adventist churches,hospitals, and schools nearby;beautiful rural areas and theChesapeake Bay. Seeking a compassionate, hard-working,Adventist associate with PSR 12-36. Future partnership. Call (301)596-9311.

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R E A L E S TAT E

F O R S A L E : Small commercial printshop and building located insouthwest Michigan—70 milesfrom Andrews University, 50miles from Battle Creek, in Amishcountry. Shop located on firstfloor with 2-bedroom, 11⁄2-bathupstairs apartment. Asking$250,000. Contact Chuck in theevenings at (269) 626-8922.

“COUNTRY HAVEN” DREAM-COME-TRUE:Five- to 38-acre parcel of landavailable in northern Arizonawilderness—5,300 ft. elevation,panoramic 100-mile view, treedwith evergreen junipers, seasonalcreek, community well, main-tained roads. One hour north ofPrescott, near Interstate 40. Forinformation, call Mike or Karen at(928) 607-4674.


A N N O U N C E M E N T S

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A N D R E W S U N I V E R S I T Y

Aug. 1–3—Commencementweekend; speakers are: DelyseSteyn (consecration), JohnNixon (baccalaureate), andDavid Whitwam (commence-ment); 17–18—Freshman dormmove-in; 21–24—“All FiredUp!” freshman orientation; 25—Classes begin.

I L L I N O I S

ILLINOIS WOMEN’S MINISTRIES RETREAT:Join us Oct. 3–5 for a spirituallyrefreshing weekend, “In theGarden.” Featuring inspira-tional speaker, Kay Rizzo, and avariety of creative seminars foryour spiritual life, prayergroups, and a special Sabbathevening tea! Make your hotelreservations, which include afull breakfast, by calling theEmbassy Suites, Lombard, Ill.,(630) 969-7500. The full week-end’s activities and Sabbathlunch and dinner are includedin the registration. To register,call Sarah Aragon (707) 444-2147; or email: saragon@ south-suburbancollege.edu.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

RETREAT: “On Wings of Praise,”Oct. 24–26, at Rend Lake Resort.Retreat will include seminarspeakers, prayer groups, a mas-sage therapist, a mini musicalconcert, and special Saturdayevening craft and nature walks.Keynote speaker Kay Rizzo. Formore information, e-mail: [email protected].

I N D I A N A

O U T D O O R S C H O O L F O R H O M E -S C H O O L E R S : Timber Ridge Campoffers a 5-day outdoor schoolexperience for homeschoolers,Aug. 11–15. For further infor-mation, contact Lutricia Whit-low at (317) 829-2507; or e-mail:[email protected].

I N D I A N A E L D E R S ’ R E T R E AT atTimber Ridge Camp, Aug.22–24. For further information,

contact Sheri DeWitt at (317)844-6201; or e-mail: [email protected].

H I S PA N I C R E T R E AT : A spiritualretreat is planned for the His-panic congregations in Indiana,Aug. 29–31. The guest speakerfor the weekend will be FrankGonzalez from La Voz de laEsperanza. Plan now to be a partof this wonderful weekend atTimber Ridge Camp. For furtherinformation, call Orlando Vaz-quez, Indiana Hispanic min-istries coordinator, at (317) 209-8246; e-mail: yorland@juno .com.

A D V E N T U R E R FA M I LY W E E K E N D atTimber Ridge Camp, Sept. 5–7.For further information, contactDean Whitlow at (317) 829-2507;or e-mail : [email protected].

I N D I A N A P A T H F I N D E R C A M P O R E E

at Timber Ridge Camp, Sept.12–14. For information, contactDean Whitlow at (317) 829-2507;or e-mail : [email protected].

T H E F T. W A Y N E ( I N D . ) C H U R C H

1 0 5 T H C E N T E N N I A L C E L E B R AT I O N willtake place on Sept. 13 withNorth American Division presi-dent Don Schneider as guestspeaker. A special program andmeal is planned. Visit theIndiana Conference Web site,www.indianaadventist.org, foradditional information; or call(260) 745-1594.

INDIANA ABC OPEN HOUSE, Sept. 14.For further information, call(317) 984-5393; or e-mail:[email protected].

I N D I A N A L AY T R A I N I N G R E T R E AT atTimber Ridge Camp, Oct. 3–5.For further information, contactSheri DeWitt at (317) 844-6201;or e-mail: [email protected].

INDIANA AC ADEMY ALUMNI WEEKEND,Oct. 10–12. For further informa-tion, call (317) 984-3575, ext. 245;or e-mail: iaalumni@nlci. com.

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, 360degree 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.

A D V E N T I S T R E A LT O R specializingin southeastern Michigan’sWayne, Oakland, and Macombcounties. For more information,contact Jim Mundt at Century 21AAA Real Estate, Inc., 16345 E.Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI48201; (586) 202-3937; e-mail:[email protected].

F O R S A L E

R V S ! ! Adventist owned andoperated RV dealership has beenhelping Adventists for over 30years. Huge inventory. Courtesyairport pickup and on-sitehookups. Satisfied Adventistcustomer list available. Call toll-free (888) 933-9300. Lee’s RVCity, Oklahoma City. E-mail usat [email protected] or visit ourWeb site, www.leesrv.com.

USED ADVENTIST BOOKS. Thousandsof used Adventist books, newlysorted at incredible prices, avail-

able at the Great Lakes AdventistAcademy-owned, student-oper-ated Books and Bread store inCedar Lake, Mich. Scrapbookingsupplies and rustic furniture arealso available. Open M.–Th.,10:00–4:00; Fri., 10:00–2:00; otherhours by appointment. Call toll-free, (866) 822-1200.

P H O N E C A R D U N L I M I T E D . C O M connecting you to the world atunbelievably low rates. Saygoodbye to high phone bills. At home or away, rememberwww.PhoneCardUnlimited.comwhenever you want to reach outand call a loved one. Go towww.PhoneCardUnlimited.com.They will answer.

AT T E N T I O N H O M E S C H O O L E R S : Getyour new books and curriculumat below retail prices. Adventistfamily business. Visit our website at www.homeschoolbooksource.com; e-mail us at [email protected]; orcall (877) 203-5803.

R E A R A D M I R A L B A R R Y B L A C K ,Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Navy,presents Growing Stronger inChrist, a 6-part sermon series forACN’s Adventist Preaching onDVD. Call (800) ACN-1119 orvisit www.acn.info to get yourpersonal copy of AdventistPreaching, Volume 3.

INDIANA CONFERENCE WOMEN’S RETREAT,Oct. 31–Nov. 2, at Abe MartinLodge in Nashville, Ind. Enjoykeynote speaker Jan Yakush,singing group Message ofMercy, and Heather Neal, pre-senting “The Joy of Wellness”seminar. For more information,contact Marjorie Driscol at (812)526-5856; or e-mail: [email protected].

L A K E U N I O N

OFFERINGS: Aug. 2—Localchurch budget; 9—OakwoodCollege/Andrews University/Loma Linda University; 16—Local church budget; 23—Localconference advance; 30—Localconference designated.

M I C H I G A N

F R O S T C H U R C H C E N T E N N I A L , Aug.15–16: Come help us celebrate100 years in the Stanton andMcBrides area of centralMichigan, where the FrostChurch was started in Augustof 1903. The festivities start witha service on Friday, Aug. 15, at7:30 p.m. and continue throughSabbath with services startingat 9:30 a.m. A fellowship lunchwill be served, as well as supperSabbath evening after the after-noon service. Please plan tohelp us celebrate our 100thanniversary at the Frost Church.

N O T I C E I S H E R E B Y G I V E N that the29th session of the MichiganConference of Seventh-dayAdventists will be held at theCedar Lake Church, in CedarLake, Mich., Sept. 28, 2003, withthe first meeting called at 9:30a.m. Reports of the previousfive years will be rendered, pro-posed constitutional changesmay be considered, the electionof conference officers, depart-mental directors, and membersof the executive committee willtake place, and any other busi-ness will be transacted whichmay properly come before thesession. Delegates are thoseduly elected by the variouschurches of the conference anddelegates-at-large as providedin the constitution. Each churchin the Michigan Conference isentitled to one delegate for itsorganization, and one addition-al delegate for each 100 mem-bers or extended fraction there-of, determined by the member-ship as of Dec. 31, 2002. As pro-vided by the bylaws, the organ-izing committee (composed ofone member from each church,plus one additional member foreach 500 members or major frac-tion thereof, as of Dec. 31, 2002)will meet on Sept. 27, 2003. Themeeting will begin with vespersat 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar LakeChurch.

MISSING CEDAR LAKE ACADEMY CLASS-MATES: If you know how to contactthe following, please call EstherBrummett, (909) 796-8593; or e-mail: [email protected]. Cedar Lake class of 1953:Leon Baldwin, Dan Creighton,Robert R. Jones, Berneice Moll,Phyllis Murphy, and ShirleySlayton.

NORTH AMERICAN DIV.

H I S T O R I C I N D I A N C O U N T R Y T O U R ,Aug. 10–17, departing fromAlbuquerque, N.M., immediate-ly following the Adventist-lay-men’s Services and Industries(ASI) convention. Tour willcover highlights of the geo-graphic Adventist and prehis-toric Native American sites inArizona, Utah, and NewMexico. Fee includes motelsand two meals per day.Sponsored by the HolbrookIndian School. For information,call Ira Follett, (909) 796-7187;José Dial, (520) 524-6845; or e-mail: [email protected] is limited, so call now.

R E - C H U R C H 2 0 0 3 : “Dancingwith God: Steps to LovingWell,” Aug. 13–16, Lake Arrow-head, Calif. Come explore thecurriculum of Jesus’ school oflife by observing the ways Helived His life, examining therich tradition of Christian spiri-

tuality, delving into ancient dis-ciplines of Christian life, andreflecting on the teachings of great spiritual guides of the Christian church. Seewww.re -church.org for details.

N AT I O N A L S I N G L E S C A M P : atCamp MiVoden, Hayden Lake,Idaho, Aug. 25–Sept. 1—a weekof spiritual and physical renew-al. Join active singles fromacross North America in water-skiing, horseback riding, moun-tain biking, challenge course,and many other exciting activi-ties. For a brochure, contactLorene Soderstrom, 5261 SonoraWay, Carmichael, CA 95608;phone: (916) 967-6178; e-mail:[email protected].

S O N S C R E E N F I L M F E S T I V A L :Young, talented videographersand film makers are needed byour church to help spread thegospel to all the world. A sec-ond annual SONscreen FilmFestival will be held Oct. 9–12in Orlando, Fla., in conjunctionwith the Society of AdventistCommunicators convention. Itis open to young Adventistvideo/film producers, direc-tors, writers, editors, etc., age 29or younger, who are not profes-sionally employed as such.Deadline for festival entries isSept. 1. Up to US$8,500 inawards will be available forwinning projects. Contact:www.sonscreen.info to view thewinning videos of SONscreen2002, and for more informationabout the festival.

YAKIMA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

( YACS) 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION,taking place Sept. 26–27, in ournew facility at 1200 CityReservoir Rd., Yakima, Wash.YACS was formerly known as North Yakima Seventh-dayAdventist School, BrooksideJunior Academy, Yakima JuniorAcademy, and Yakima Adven-tist Junior Academy. The mainspeaker will be AlphonsoMcCarthy, North Pacific Unionassistant to the president, andyouth and earliteen serviceswill be led by Richard Parker,Upper Columbia Conferenceyouth director. The weekendwill also include school historyand special acknowledgment ofalumni, teachers, and students.Please call the school at (509)966-1933 for more informationor to share some memories.


Sunset CalendarAug 1 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Sept 5

Berrien Springs, Mich. 9:05 8:57 8:47 8:37 8:26 8:15Chicago 8:10 8:01 7:52 7:41 7:31 7:20Detroit 8:53 8:44 8:35 8:24 8:13 8:02Indianapolis 7:59 7:51 7:42 7:32 7:22 7:12La Crosse, Wis. 8:29 8:20 8:10 7:59 7:47 7:36Lansing, Mich. 9:00 8:51 8:41 8:31 8:19 8:08Madison, Wis. 8:20 8:11 8:01 7:50 7:39 7:28Springfield, Ill. 8:13 8:05 7:56 7:46 7:36 7:26

Lake Union Conference Tithe Comparison Year-to-date22 Sabbaths ending May 31, 2003, compared to 21 Sabbaths ending May 31, 2002

Average Average TitheNumber of Members: Increase % Per Member

03/31/03 03/31/02 Conference 2003 2002 –Decrease Inc. –Decr. 2003 200212,296 11,982 Illinois 3,811,798 3,568,642 243,156 6.81% 310.00 297.836,589 6,520 Indiana 2,545,731 2,421,412 124,319 5.13% 386.36 371.38

26,331 25,302 Lake Region 4,559,259 4,137,590 421,669 10.19% 173.15 163.5324,426 24,186 Michigan 10,889,559 10,358,590 530,969 5.13% 445.82 428.296,630 6,449 Wisconsin 2,381,144 2,154,220 226,924 10.53% 359.15 334.04

76,272 74,439 Totals $24,187,491 $22,640,453 1,547,038 6.83% 317.12 304.15

Average Weekly Tithe: $1,099,431 $1,078,117 $21,315 1.98%


ADVENTIST COMMUNICATION NETWORK

www.acnsat.org

Aug 1 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, Adventist TelevisionNetwork (ATN) Uplink

Aug 2 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon ET, AdventistWorship Hour

Aug 8 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, ATN UplinkAug 1 5 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, ATN UplinkAu g 2 2 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, ATN UplinkAug 2 9 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, ATN Uplink

FAITH FOR TODAY

Lifestyle Magazine, www.lifestyle.orgWeek of:

Aug 3 “Drug-free Kids”Aug 1 0 “The Art of Stillness”Aug 1 7 “Silver Boxes/Florence Littauer”Aug 2 4 “Worst Pills/Best Pills”Aug 3 1 “Child Abuse”

The Evidence, www.theevidence.orgWeek of:

Aug 3 “Digging for the Truth”Aug 1 0 “Art and Inspiration”Aug 1 7 “Through the Fire”Aug 2 4 “Searching for God”Aug 3 1 “On God and War”

IT IS WRITTEN

www.iiw.orgWeek of:

Aug 3 “Stay Active,” Creation Health Series, Part 4Aug 1 0 “Why He Must Return”Aug 1 7 “Invest in Relationships”Aug 2 4 “Own Your Outlook”Aug 3 1 “Trade up Your Diet”

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N A S D A D C O N V E N T I O N 2 0 0 3 :The 60th annual meeting ofthe National Association ofSeventh-day Adventist Den-tists (NASDAD) will be heldOct. 22–25 in Napa Valley,Calif. On behalf of the NAS-DAD officers, we enthusiasti-cally invite you and your fam-ily to join us for a weekend

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SplıttıngChin Hairs

by Dick Duerksen

It began with a rule.

Well, that may not be quite true. Itprobably began with a group ofpeople who wanted their school tolook like the best high school intown, and who knew that scruffyguys could destroy that look withthree razorless days.

But, for the new principal, it beganwith a rule. And with a commitmentto follow the board’s mandates.

“No beards on guys.Sorry.”

It was a goodrule. After all,have you seenhow seedyteenage gentle-men usually lookwhen they allowtheir facial hair togrow? It can bequite disconcert-

ing, especially to those who noticesuch things.

So the principal and the staffenforced the rule, even though oneof the faculty members was bearded.“When you get older, you may growa beard like his, too,” was the bestexplanation anyone could muster forthe differing standards.

Till thunderous Thursday.

The principal was in his office,tending to principal things, when ateacher hurled Thomas through theopen door.

“Look at him,” she shouted. “He’sgrowing a beard!” So he was. “Takecare of him,” she snarled, and thenslammed the door. She had doneher duty, and now it was the princi-pal’s turn to enforce the rule.

“It’s a stupid rule!”The principallistened as Thomas colorfully

trounced the board, the school,the church, the enforcer, and theprincipal.

“Thomas,” the principal began,“even though you hate the rule

and believe it is unfair, it is therule, and you must follow it toattend school here. I must ask

you to go home, shave, and comeback tomorrow with a clean chin.”

Thomas’ response is not printablehere, and it brought the principal tohis feet.

“Thomas. This is no longer an issue

of a beard. Now we are dealing withinsubordination.”

There was more shouting, and thesecretary knocked on the door tosee if everything was ok. After shehad gone, the principal offeredThomas an alternative.

“The board meets Tuesday, and Iwould be glad to take your concernto them. Go home, shave the beard,put the hair in a Ziploc bag, and bringit to me. I will take it to the board andexplain why you and a number of theother students see this as an unfairrule. Let’s see if they might change it.”

Thomas’ response included morecursing and slammed doors as heexited the office and the school.The principal sat silently, wonderingwhat the rule was teaching aboutGod’s character.

Tuesday morning the principalarrived at his office early, eager tocomplete final preparations for theboard meeting. In the center of hisdesk was a baggie filled with littletiny black hairs. No note. Just hair,miraculously appearing on the desk.

Two hours later the principal held upthe baggie and told the story to theboard.

“What would you like us to do?” thechairman asked.

“I would like for you to suspend therule and allow us to start a beard-growing contest this afternoon.”

There was laughter all around, andthen an hour of discussion abouthow to choose rules that accuratelyrepresent God’s character of grace.

Things were pretty scruffy for severaldays, but the girls quickly took careof that. The beard-growing contestwas a hairy success, even thoughThomas came in third.


As a recent class of 2003 graduate at BroadviewAcademy (BVA), Diane Coon has joined the ranks ofservants for the Lord. It is her goal to attend AndrewsUniversity to study premed and music in preparationfor becoming a medical doctor. During her four yearsat BVA, Diane exhibited a willingness to study hardand learn everything she could. Diane played flute inthe band, and in addition to taking private piano les-sons, she used her talents and creativity to composesome of her own music on the piano.

While maintaining a busy class schedule, Diane sang in both DiverseHarmony, BVA’s gospel choir, and Praise Spectrum, the small choir. She alsoled her class as senior class president throughout their final year atBroadview.

Diane is the daughter of Donald and Denise Coon of Bolingbrook, Ill.The entire family is actively involved and supportive of their church andschool activities.

After three years at Broadview Academy, FilipeFerreira, will be moving to California to join his family.Originally from South Africa, his family came to theUnited States approximately 10 years ago.

During his stay at Broadview, Filipe has been a quietinfluence, as well as an effective worker who couldalways be counted on in the cafeteria. He has workedclosely with the kitchen staff to prepare daily mealsand food for special occasions, such as banquets and

committee dinners. He has sought to learn as much as he could from thefood service director and assistant director about nutrition, food prepara-tion, and the daily operation of the cafeteria. Because of his time spentworking in the cafeteria and his culinary talents, Filipe has made it his lifeambition to work in food service.

Filipe is the son of Fernando and Manuela Ferreira.

Official Publication of the Lake Union Conferenceof Seventh-day Adventists

August 2003 Vol. 95, No.8

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] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janelle Brown [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Thurber [email protected] Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Nisbeth [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Doolin [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitty Crary [email protected]

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President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter L.WrightSecretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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