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''come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ''

-Matt. 11:28, KJV

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Looking Over God's Shoulder

bdit:vc !'vc mcnrioncd bt:forc how much] cnjoy rcading the grcat stories of rhe Bible: the woman at rhe wdl, the healing at Bethesda, the men with demons. As I read these stories, I try to imagine how

I might have felt ifl'd been there when they happened. The Gospd biographies of Jesus hold many srories about transfor­

mation. Christ, the holiest of anyonc who has ever lived on earth, did not steer away from troubled people. The struggling, the damaged and the d ifficult all found compassion and restoration in Him. They were welcome ro eat wirh Him, to visit with Him. Although they were not at all like Him, He trcated rhcm with respect. He gave them d ign ity.

It seems strange to me that sometimes we seem to avoid the very simations where we can best see Christ do His work. You see, the church is designed by God to be the place where we can peer over His shoulder and watch a.� He changes people at their very core. He doc.:s not do the superficial. There arc no Band -Aids. His work is deep, and often it takes time.

God has far less trouble restoring the broken than He has with those of us who are pretty sure that we're all right, that we don't need His hdp. But that in itsdfi.� nothing new, is it? When you read the stories of Scripture, you find that Christ's hardest work was to soften the hearts of those who, in self-assuredness, knew that they were right, that nothing was wrong. They were difficult and many of rhem never changed.

So the church must be that place of transformation, where all of us -broken and in need of healing-can sec what Christ docs in others and in us as well.

lt is in rhis context that l hear Jesus say, "Come unto me, all yc that labour and are heavy laden, and [will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of mc; for I am mcek and lowly in hcart: and yc shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is ligfu" (Matt. 1 J :28-30, KJV). •

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·for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold,

will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you

will appear upon you.-lsaiah 60:1,2. NASB

I can't begin to count cht: times I\t: been approached by fellow church member\ who believed Jesus would recurn within five ye:m of chcir initial conversion. It always brings

me.: back tO my own cxpcrit:ncc and thinking the.: very same thmg. Thirty-eight years later, [look around me, and yes, we're srHI here. And I can't help but wonder, "Whar could possibl: have gone wrong?" I don't doubt for a minute that many arc a,king thetmchc' the 'an1c.: qut:,tion. Some rna) even be tempted to join the scofft:rs' chorus: "\'\'hen: is the promise of his coming? fonincc the fathers fell a�lcep. all things continue as they were from the bcgmnmg of the creation· (2 Pet. '=q).

Reali) ? hour world coda) what It has always been? [f my dad were co be miraculously restored to life today after havmg rested m the grave for \Orne 35 years, he might think he was on an emircly di!Tcrellt planet than the one ht: lived on. The tcchnologit:al world we livt: in coday would bt: rotall) foreign to him. He knew nothing of personal computers, let alone wsurflng rhe Internet." fhc idea that I can calk with my son on wireless cell phon�:� while he dnvcs his car somewhere in Tennessee or do Face Time with my daughter and grandchildren in London, England. would blow his mind. GPS trackingsysrems, Faccbook, Twitter and .1 hmt of other tt:chnological wondt:r\ would make our world \:Omplc:td} forc:ign to him.

And what about the societal changes chat have altered how millions of people ,·iew the subject of sexual orientation, physician-assisted suicide, the cry co legalize marijuana, to name a few?

I'm sure we could list a mrnad of ocher example-.. bur rhe reailt) i� chat wh1le our world has indeed changed. 1t is far from the new world we hoped would have come within fh t: yc.:ars of our cotwt:rsion. And \0 again I ask. "\X' hat could have gone wrong?"

�lay be 1 should be asking this question from a more positive position: "What could we do nght?" After all, didn't the apostle Peter assure us that we can play a part in "hastening rhc coming of th�.: Lord" (2 Pee. 3:J 2)? ('m nor going to pretend tO

ha' e all the amwcrs. I don't. But allow me to share with} ou only one. I believe it carries a lot of merit. Perhaps you will roo. The Seventh-day Adventist Church was raised for only one purpo�c. \Y./c'vc been given only one ovcrarching mission: "And th b gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all rhe world for a witness unto all nations; and chen �hall the end come" (Matt. 2t1: I •). Stated differently. "Go ye therefore. and teach all nations, baptizing rhcrn in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Hoi) Ghost: reaching thc:m to observe .1!1 things whatsoever 1 have commanded you: and, lo. I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen· \�latt. 28:19. 20).

\\'1th whatever g1fts God rna) ha\'e c:ncru.sted to us, thts ts His appeal to every man. woman and child who has accepted che call ro be a Seventh-day Advenrist. \Y./e have a mission, and while our mc.s­\,tge b moving forward in many pan\ of our world, il is <\t a snail's pace in other parts-including North America. What do you suppose would happen if every preciou� member of this church were to pause and pray, "Lord, what would you have me do? However small 111)' ponion, what part can 1 play m hasrcnmg rhc coming ofJcsus?"

The book P,zeriarc!JJ ,md Prophets scares: "The Lord has ordained that the diffusion of light and truth in thl t:anh shall be dcpt:ndcnt upon the dlom <lnd offerings of those who are partakc:rs of the heavenly gift. He might have made angels the ambassadors of His truth; He might have made kno\\ n Hts will, as He proclaimed rht: law from Sma1, with Hb own voice; bur in His infinite love .md wio.dom He called men tO become co-labourer� with Him,dfb) choo�ing rhem co do this work."'

A� the fim rwo verses oflsaiah 60 compel us, l think ic\ time we llt our light shine. It\ time the e<1rth w:u lit with God's glol). What do you think? B) chc grace of God. let's do it! •

John Fournie r is the pres1de nt of the Maritime Confe re nce .

' Ellen G White, Patriarchs and Prophets (Mountain View, CA Pacific Press, 1890), p. 528. IIJj April 2014 5

Q:

A:

Thank you, but I'm not into God anymore.

I understand. You are not the first one.

As a matter of fact, this has been going on for many millennia. The most powerful, beautiful and intelligent created being went through the same situation at some point in his life. Actually, rather than not being into God anymore, Lucifer wanted to be more than God. He didn't succeed at it, but he definitely created a precedent and got his fair share of followers, our first parents included.

Lucifer (now called Satan) and his angels are still around. People who decide that they are not into God anymore don't cease to exist suddenly. You can live a pretty decent life as an atheist, agnostic or cynic. You can finish your degree, marry your soul mate, have beautiful children and be successful in life without entering into a single church building, praying or opening the Bible even once in your life.

You are free to let go of God, if that is what you want. But make no mistake, my friend. Even if you are not into God anymore, He is totally into you. He was so excited with the plans He had for you when you were born, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, that He gave up everything

for you a long time ago. You see, His attitude is not a "Follow me or die" but "Let's do great things together:'

There you go, my friend. Some food for thought.

• This was the answer to a friendly follow-up text I sent to one of my former students.

Do you have a question for Pastor Josue Sanchez? Email it to messenger@adventist.ca.

Frogs catch their prey with their long, fast-moving tongues. Jesus warned that just before He returns, froglike unclean spirits, the spirits of devils, would work miracles for kings and the whole world to see. Jesus warned us to watch and not be deceived. Sadly, many people will be deceived by these evil spirits because they don't know what the Bible teaches.

Tammie Burak and her family enjoy studying and learning from God's creation. You can contact her at tammie. burak@gmail.com or follow her blog at www.creattoncornerforkids.blogspot.ca.

And /saw three unclean spirits/ike frogs come out of the

mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and

out of the mouth of the false prophet-Revelation 16:13

tJorfher" L opar<f fro� The northern leopard frog is a brown or green frog with large dark spots. It's the largest frog on the prairies, with adults as large as a man's hand (5-13 em). Being so big means that large northern leopard frogs don't have to be very choosy when it comes to eating. They'll eat just about anything they can catch including mice, fish and insects.

Until the 1970s, northern leopard frogs were very common. Now, though, they're rare across the prairies.

I Do you prayerfully study your Bible each day? If not, please start today. Set goals to read through the Bible or even the New Testament, study your

quarterly each day, do topical studies, word studies, etc. Whatever

� you do, set time aside to spend time in God's Word each day.

� Ask God to give you wisdom, and He will. To learn more about northern leopard frogs,

see a video of a frog catching food with its tongue, or to find out how to

help scientists studying frogs visit creationcornerforkids.blogspot.com.

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cue collaborates with local college to •

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agrHment that provides benefit to nuning students In our

Picturrd In b«k row(ftft to right): Mark Johnson (dlair, CUC Board 1 Trustees), Joy

hhr (v"--Pttsldtnt for Acadtmla, CUC), Linda Moore Martin (dun ofSdeD<e, Sport, Health and Education programs, ROC), Brad Don.ldson (vice-presiden t for

Academia, ROC) I Seattd (left to right): Marti Haynal (president, CUC), Joel Ward (pres' dent and CEO, Red De« College)

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THIS COMING FALL, FOR THE FIRSTTIME SINCE 1988,

NURSING STUDENTS WILL BE PART OF THE CANADIAN

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CAMPUS AGAIN. CUC and Red Deer CoUege (RDC) ha,c com pieced a unique agreement that will afford nursing �tudenr� the opporruniry co benefit from what both campu�es ha\·e co offer. The four-year agreement, signed in February 2014, will provide eight scats for CUC srudenrs to

join RDC students in the University of Alberta Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at ROC. CVC srudcnrs will have the opportunity to collaborate with ROC faculty and student.� while continuing to enjoy rhe eve campus experience.

Dr. Mark Haynal, CVC pre:.ident, is excited about the opportuni [y this collaboration with Red Deer CoUege provides for CUC scudenr�. "Canadian University College srudenrs wane to serve their communities with confidence, competence and

compassion. Many of our srudenrs and rheir families regard professions in rhe health care field as an important way ro meet their communities' needs. The opportunity ro earn a nursing det,rree ar Red Deer College while living on rhe Canadian Univ�:rsiry Colleg�: campus allows our studmts to r�:alizt: rh�:ir dreams of compassionate service."

\XIirh the current shortage of registered nurses in many provinces across Canada, post-secondary institutions like ROC art: working to find innovarive ways ro incr<:ast: s<:ars in alrt:ady over-subscribed programs. This collaboration is railored for those sntdents who want a nursing degree, a Christian campus experience and to �ray in Canada. Joy Fehr, CUC vice-president for Academics, is ddighred for rhe opportunities thar this offers our srud�:ms across Canada. "I am delighted that Canadian

La�r year marked rhe largest-ever graduating class produced by rhe university. A large graduating class also meant a large audience, nor just locally but all ovc;;r rhe world. This year's graduation ceremonies will be live screamed on the lnrerner after last year's successful jump ro online streaming. Graduates were able to hav<: friends and family nor able to makt: tht: trip ro Lacombe still be a parr of their memorable day. Over 460 viewers tuned in over the weekend from rht: Unirc.:d Scares, Mexico, Brazil, India, Barbados, United Kingdom and many other countries. The cla�s gifr to CUC fi-om rhe graduaringclass of2013 was a high-definicion camera for use in live-screaming their graduation and future campus evc:nrs.

Graduating class president Eric Anderson, religious srudies, 2014, stressed rhe importance of having family and friends share in rhc:ir c:ducarion c.:xpt:riencc: from afar. "Many have drc:amcd for years ro be.: able to broadcast programming ar cue on the

srudenrs now have rhe opporruniry ro earn a nursing degree and enjoy the CUC experience. This collaboration between ROC and cue allows StudentS ro realize their career goals at ROC while strengthening their spiritual and social lives through CUC's supporrivt: environment."

CUC's previous nursing program scarred in 1980 with a similar collaboration with Union College in Lincoln, Neb. The previous nursing program closed in 1988 after adm in isrrarors at that tim<: wert: not :tbk ro negotiate.: a tr:tnsfc.:r :tgrc.:�:mc.:nt to a local college. Over 25 years h:tvc passed since nursing srudcnrs have graced rhe hilltop. This fall a new class of nurses will rake to the campus and make a new enrry into the nursing hisrory books ar cue that began over 30 years ago . •

Internet for parents, family and friends to enjoy and participate more fully in our educational experience. For these rea�onswe the graduates of2013 :trc proud to prcsenr ro cue in recognition and thanks for rhe years of service and training and love you have shown us, as well as in thanks ro our loving and supportive church family here ar College Heights, a high-d�:finirion camera that will bt: used, is being used, to stream many c.:vc.:nrs through our the school year, nor jusr here in rhc church bur at the gym and or her locations as well."

join us this year online as we celebrate our 2014 graduates. To view rhe graduation online, visit \VWw.cauc.ca and click on the: Live Srre:tming bannc:r. •

JR Fe rre r is the communication dire ctor for Canadian Unive rsity Colle ge

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_Where Are--------, Ei ey N ow _______________

Messenger catches up with former leaders of

the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada.

In this issue we talk with Frances Chant.

I nt erv i e w by A l exa n dra Y e b o a h, M ess e n g e r S t af f W r it e r.

Messenger: /tVIJ,lf tvtzs your rhildbood like?

Frances Chant: I gn:w up in a Roman Catholic home in a small community north of Kingston. I am che youngest of six siblings. We were raised on a fourth­generation family farm.

I was a Catholic when I married my husband. His influence and patience as l srudied the Bible, together with the Holy Spirit's promptings and the influence of others, led to my baptism as a Seventh­day Adventist in 1970.

M: How did you fint become involved in Literatu?"e evanJrlism?

F: ln 1981 [ was workingfora stockbroker. One Sabbath afternoon I remember di�tinctly being impressed that [should work for the Lord, so I decided to look into licerarun: evangelism. My husband's family had been brought into the church by a colporteur by chc name of Del Sudds in the 1950s. I bcgan working as an LE for the Onrario Conference in 1981. I worked full-rime in this ministry unci! we moved tO Oshawa in che fall of] 984.

M: Can you share an experienfe of how ;•ou StlW God working through literature evangelism?

F: On one occasion when my district leader, S. M. Isaac, was working with me, we drove w a remote area w follow up on

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II: ad cards. \Xfe stOpped at a convcn ience store and got directions to the home of a lady by the nnme of Constance. The directions rook us down a long counrry lane that came tO an end. We had to climb over a fence and follow a path through the woods. When we heard dogs barking, S. M. became: concerned and thought we should retreat. I was somewhat concerned bur not ready co rurn back.

Just then someone yelled, "Stop!" The man had a shotgun poinred directly at us. He said, "What's your business?" I told him my name and that I was there to give the lady, Constance, information about the Bible scory books that she had rc:quc:sted. He lowc:rcd the: gun, incroducc:d himself as her brother and rold us to follow him. He led us down the path to their two-room cabin located right next to a lnke. We showed them The Bible StOJ)' books as well as the Conflict of the Ages set. They planned co kccp the Conflict oft he Ages set for chcmsdvcs and send the children's books to England for their niece:. We had �uch an enjoyable time that day. I never saw them again, burr hope we will sec them in heaven.

It is in our hands to share the message through opportunities. When the door opens, you can either walk rh rough it or walk away. Kec:p your eyes open. It's amazing what opportunities God will make available to you.

M: Where are the places you served in Ctzmultz?

F: In 1985 I began working for the SDACC education department and then later for Health Benefits. I accepted a call co the B.C. Conference in J 990. [also served as western Canada leader for the publishing ministry under Pacific Press, as well as for CUC Advancement and the Alberta Conference as director of planned giving and trust services.

M: What are some key lessons that you bave ttzken away fi'om your years ofservice?

F: Change is inevitable. Your faith has co be inract if you're going ro survive change. Philippians 4:7 says, �And the peace of God which passc:ch all undc:rscanding shall keep your h�:arts and minds through ChrisrJesus." \Vithout Christ, I can't even begin to understand rhe peace of God. Jesus is the pivotal point that grounds us in peace, and peace comes only through faith in Him. [f we accept Christ as our Saviour, He will sec us through any changes that we arc confronted with.

M: Where are you now?

F: W/e live in Oshawa co be close co our son, Jim, and his family and our daughter,

Janet. \Vc spend summers at tht: la.kt: north of Kingston from May duo ugh September. We love to be in nature. •

pl a n n e d g i v i n g a n d t ru s t s e r v c e s

Death and Debt 101

�·1 direct my executor to pay out of my estate all my debts, funeral expenses, estate adminisrrarion fees, and raxes that may he due;» quoted th<: Plann<:d Giving director. "This is generally the next typical will claus<:.1

"What happens if a person doesn't leave enough money to pay all their debts?" asked the director.

"Let's consider Martha. a single mother of three who died suddenly at age )3, leaving only h<:r Canada Pension Plan Death Bcndlt of approximately $2,000."2

Looking at one of the seminar attendees, the director asks, "Rosalie,

Part 3 of 3

how could Manha hav<: provided the money to pay the remainder of her funeral costs, the fmal rem, utility and household bills, the balances owing on loans and credit cards, and final income taxes, if any?"

"I don't know," Rosalie said. "Sh�.: couldn't have saved much while raising three kids by herself."

�That's true," replied the director. "Docs anyone have any ideas?"

Susan's hand went up. " I think a life insurance policy would have been a good way to tak<: care of Martha's expenses."

"Yes:' the director agreed. "One way to have enough money at death is to buy life insurance. The payout is usually very quick, and because insurance money docs not go through the will, there arc no taxes to be paid. Also, you can purchase only the amount of insurance that you or your family would need if you were to die.

"Sadly, because Martha did not plan ahead:' the director flni.�hed, "her thw.: young adult children were forced ro share the burden ofMard1a's last expenses." •

'Wills Seminar topics are currently continuing from month to month. 'For Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit Information, sec "Death Benefit•

on the Government of Canada's website, http://goo.gi/IN74bs. Or search •canada Pension Plan Death Benefit"

ON THE ROAD WITH

If someone delivered a big bouquet of flowers to you,

but there is no name, what would you do?

Becky ATTHE:\I OCI\'THOPEAND AI DERCRO\'E

( 'HUR( HES IN BRITISH COLU:\IBJ,\ .

Stephanie Schafer: First of all, I would probably think that it was from Todd. But if it turned out to not be from him, I would wonder and wonder and wonder .... I would probably feel great ly encouraged that someone loved me and had thought of me. I would thank God for His lovingkindness!

Pam Wahl: I would place them out for all to see and be proud of their beauty and thank everyone I see II would hope the giver would hear somehow of my appreciation.

Anne Toope: I would automatically wonder who the giver was and whether it was a man, and if it was, whether he was cute. I would also be wondering what I did right, or even if it was a mistake!

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"The project aims to increase productivity, decrease dropout rates and increase safety."

Kona Bike Project Kiprengwe Primary School

Farahat and Mac Vicar formed the Africa Bike Projcct and brought A Bnn:r World and Kona Bikes on board. A total of$50,000 was raised for the bikes. Half of the proceeds came from bike races, organized by Farahat and MacVicar, and held in Canmore. Alta.

In May 2013.205 bikes were delivered to Kiprcngwe, including 45 to nearby Chepseon High School, where students go after Grade 8. Of those, J 5 bikes were given ro teachers at each school.

The bicycles were locked in a hotel room in the town ofKcricho for a month, and over the course of rwo-and-a-half days. voluntet:rs assc:mblc:d them. Helpers slept overnight in the room, just to make sure the bikes were well protected. The bikes were then transported by truck to the two schools over several days.

Kona Mountain Bikes Co. designed the majority of the bikes ro be kid-specific, something the company had never done before. Ir runs an office in Vancouver, B.C, and another in northwcstc:rn \Vashington.

"Wc give the child a bic:ydc after the parent has signed [an agreement]:' said Kikwai. "The bike is Vincent Klpronoh, a student In Grade 7 atKiprengwe Primary School, rides one oftbe Kona Bikes

spedally made fort he children. then returned ar the end of the term." As parr of the agreement, the parent i.� responsible for ensuring the bike is wdl maintaim:d. If the bike is broken in any way, the parent must pay for rhe repairs, said Kikwai.

igh in the hills of Kenya's rca country sirs a school where several children show off their pedalling skills.

David Kikwai, head teacher for Kiprengwe Primary School, has invited students to take one of a couple of bicycles our for a spin around the schoolyard. A dozm volw1rcus with A Better \Vorld Canada watch as one eager participant after the other grabs the handlebars and rakes off. Srudenrs in Grades 6, 7 and 8 were given a bi c ycle ro usc for the school year, thanks ro the efforts of several partners.

Melissa Fa rahat and Kelly Mac Vicar, both of Calgary, had visited the school in 2009 as part of a tour with A Better World Canada. It's a I 00 perc en t volunteer-run organization set up and governed by College Heights Advenrist Church in Lacombe.

The.: two womm saw a ncc.:d to help students get to school more easily. Some walked about five kilometres one way ro get ro class. The school is not f.1.r from an extremely steep hiJl-one rhat is a surmountable challenge for even the best of vehicles to climb, particularly after rainfall.

The bike project appears to be a hit in the community. Students and reachers have more rime and energy to focus on studies. Thc program aims to incn:ast: productivity, dccrcasc dropout rates and increase safety.

In irs first six momhs of operation, only one student suffered a mishap. He broke his leg after falling down a large incline, said

Kikwai. Kib:wai remembcrs how the children didn't know how to ride rhc bikes when they were nrst delivered. And now, even the lirtle ones <:an ride roo, he says with pride.

Eric Rajah, c o-founder of A Better World. deemed rhe program a success. "I followed up and discovered an additional 13 srudmrs who I ive about I 0 kilomctr<:s away arc now able.: ro attend [school)," said Rajah. •

Laura Tester travels with A Better World and is a freelance writer for newspapers.

> >To support this program, please contact erajah@abwcanada.org. < <

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Overcoming anxiety and accepting God's abundance

A rc you a worrywart? Do you find yourself fixating on one particular problem? Can it be aU consuming? Many people arc simply wired in ways to obsess over issues, even if they can't control the circumstance.

How do you deal with this? Are there any encouraging words from the Bible to help bring peace into your life? Read Philippians 4:6,7:

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has don<:. Then you will experience God's peac<:, which ex<:eeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus" (NLT).

The apostle Paul knew what it was like to worry. 1:-Ie was always facing hardship. even lif�:-thrcarcning problcms. H�: writes in 2 Timothy 4:5, "Bur you, keep your head in all situations, �:ndure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry" (N lV). How is it possible to overcome worry and anxiety? These three strategies based on Philippians 4 is a good starting point:

STRATEGYl

Ask God to rake away your anxiety. He knows what you arc experiencing, and 1:-Ic can give you the power to overcome. Many people turn to self-help books and DVDs to find an answer ro their problems. Jesus said in John 14:14, "Ask me for anything in my name" (NLT).

STRATEGY2

When you find yourself obsessing over a problem, rurn rhe rabies coward grarimde. Begin thanking God for all of the things char arc going well in your life. Psalm 106 suggests that we make a list of rhe "glorious miracles" (NLT) credited to God.lmagine speaking your list aloud, in order to prevent the negative thoughts that consume you. l call this "adopting a spirit of optimism."

STRATEGY 3

Focus on the I ife of Jesus. Read His biography over and over, found in the Gospels, and learn how Jesus dealt wirh difficult circumstances. If we focu.�ed on Jesus' life, our own life will change. Ellen White said, "I love ro St:t: our m inistt:rs dwdl more upon the cross of Christ, their own hearts, meanwhile, softened and subdued by the Saviour's matchless love which prompted that infinite sacrifice.»•

Finally, be aware thar �orne pt:ople are wired to experience depression and anxiety. You may need professional m:atment by visiting a physician. This isn't anything to be embarrassed about. Just as a person suffers from another medical ailment like heart disease, you may need medical intervention.

God designed you ro experience the best in this world. You weren't created ro feel hopeless but rather to be overwhelmed by His abundance! •

Kumar Dixit is the pastor of the Oakridge Adventist Church in Vancouver. He is the author of Branded Faith: Contextualizing the Gospel in a Post-Christian Era. He was also a contributing author of Steps to Discipleship, published by the General Conference Youth Department. You can follow him on Twitter@kumardixit.

1 Ellen G. White. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4(Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press, 1946), pp. 374,375. BJj April 2 0 1 4 13

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G ivi ng U p On Prayer "Prayer is simply rhc medium through which we experience and connect wirh God"2 I had practically given up on prayer. Without realizing

it, [ had for years become a functional deist, still believing in God-but in a God who was not involved

in my life. [ rcflccn:J on my years in ministry. crying to remember if any of the people I had prayed for and anointed had been healed. And when it really martered to me, namely when my own brother was dying from cancc.:r, thc.:rc.: wa\ nothing but silc.:nc.:e. So I concludc.:d prayer worked for others bur nor for me.

Then God led me to discover Him. l realized that prarer was not what I thought it was: a way to convince God to give me what I wanted or thought I needed. As \Y!. Bingham Hunter says in Tbe God Who Hears, "Prayer is a means God use� ro give m whar He wanes." �God doesn't respond co our prayer�. God re�ponds to us: to our whole life.� l di�CO\'Cred that "praying more effecrively h largc.:ly a matter oflearn ing to know Him as the desire of our heart.''1

Now I easily get caught up listening co Him talk ro me in His Word, and L respond by writing in my journal. It i� hecoming an exciting journey and the most valued parr of the day. An awarene�� of Hi� pre�ence spills over and is with me the rc�t of my day. And He urges me to still ask for things-and [ do-but with more courage to trust that He is good and will always do what is best from His perspective.

As Ellen White says in Steps to Cbrist: ''Through sincc.:rc prayer we arc brought into connc.:ction with the mind of the Infinite. We may have no remarkable evidence at the time that the rnce of our Redeemer is bending over u� in compa�sion and love, but thi� is even so. \VIe may nor feel Hi� visible touch, but His hand is upon us in love and pitying tc.:ndcrness."1 •

Prayer is all abour a rclationsh ip. Yer if l am nor careful. l can fall into the trap described by Paul Miller in A Praying Lifi: and "focus on praying and not on God.�

Warren Kay is the coordinator for Prayer and Revival for the Alberta Conference

1 W. Bingham Hunter, TheGod Who Heors (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books. 1986), pp. 12, 13. 1 Paul Miller, A Praying Life: Connecting With God in o Distracting World (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House, 2009), p. 21. , Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ (Mountain View, CA Pacific Press. 1956), p. 96. IIJj April 2014 15

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Over the past almost two years, Alexandra Yeboah has served

the Canadian Adventist Messenger at the Seventh-day Adventist

Church in Canada (SDACC) by writing stories, performing secretarial

duties, looking after our mailing list and much more. April is Alex's

last month working at the SDACC, as she is responding to God's

calling for another incredible experience. Please pray for her

ministry and support her in any way you are able.

EDITOR: Tell us about youm/f

ALEXANDRA: [ grew up in a Seventh-day Advenrist home and was fortunate enough ro have two wonderful parents and a younger sister. I am especially dose to my family, and I cherish every m inure I have with them. I love re:<tding, writing, travelling, singing (although I'm nor very good) and evangelism work.

EDITOR: W!Jat was the biggest injlumce in }IJttr hemming or reMa ining an Adventist?

ALEX: I have such fond memories of growing up as an Adventist. I loved going ro church, spending rime with my friends and church family, and being involved in the church program. I remember rimes rhar we would stay ar

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church until lare at night, and I would beg my parents to let me stay longer. \XIc would have worship together every even ing as a family, and I loved thar.

My dad gave me a bit of rough love and wouldn't allow me: ro warch roo mud1 tdcvision or indulge: in fiction novds bur, instead, gave me an abundance of spiritual books to read. Ar rhe rime, l wasn't roo fond of some of the books he gav<.: me to n.:ad, and �o l n<.:glcctcd ro read th<.:m. Onc book hc gave me ro rcad that I didn't end up rcading then was The Gretll ContrOI'ersy by Ellen G. White. I was so daunted by rhe number of pages! But now as a young adulr, l am well on my way tO finishing it, and l can most certainly say it is quire a I ifc-changing book.

If it waen't for my solid upbringing in the.: faith, I would nor be the person [ am roday. l l�:arned to make

God my �pec1al confidant as a child, but it wa.�n't until my earl)' 20s that I really sran:ed to rake my faith more �eriousl)'· Still, I credit my pan:ncs' reachi11gs as the biggest influence as ro why I am a Sevenrh-day Adventist now. To chis day, I experience such joy in serving the Lord. which I believe stems from my 1.1pbringing.

EDITOR: Whtlf UJ/lS your experience like, go ing to 11 public university and tLZkingjournlllism?

ALEX: It was rewarding but challenging at times. The Lln ivcrsiry I attended was located in rhc heart of rhe city. People were always so busy and caught up in their own inrerests. lr is easy ro pass a lor of rhings by rhis way.

l loved my writing assignments and the hands-on experi­ence the journalism program offen:d, bur at times I wanted co pull my hair our, bn:aLLSe the program was very inreusc.

EDITOR: I·Verc there oppo rtunities to sh11re your faith in tbis kind of setting? Wh,u advice UJoutd )'Ott htwe for LZno t!:m· Adventist takingjo urnalism in 11 public university?

ALEX: Yes, being i n a setting of many diverse culrurcs gives you many opportunities ro share your faith . . . although 1 missed our on several because of a lack of dedication ro God at rhar rime in my life.

Yet, there wcre times that I was questioncd, because I would lcavc early on a Friday to make it home in time for sunset or when I would dedi ne going to rhc pub or ro rhe campus parries.

Also, when l was assigned a story from my editors, they would usually give me a deadline of Sarurday. I would tell them that [ observe the Sabbath on this day, and I would hand it in on Sunday. That was rhe only rime I ever gor away with breaking a deadline.

In my classes, a lot of my professors did not sec room for God in journalism. I remember ont: of my profe�sors announcing in class one day char we arc never to me the word �miracle" in our stories, because there was no such rhing.

My advice to rhose studying journalism in a public setting is to essentially take advantage of the opportunities God gives you to witness for Him. God has given His writers a serious responsibility ro use His words ro glorify Him. Don't rake that lightly. Usc your words to point people to Christ. Somctimes this can be directly or indirectly. Many times 1 would report on srorics of chose within marginalized communines who were really hurting. When you meet people with stories like this, your sensitivity to the issue is a way to reveal Christ's love. [ always treated rhe stories I n.:cdvcd with care.:. as if thcy were my own.

Also, never ger roo busy ro share rhe love of Chri..�t with someone. Sometimes the devil puts distractions in our way so we can miss out on doing the Lord� work. This happened to mc several times. Sometimcs you nccd to go out to lunch

with your friend insread of rush home to complete your as�ignmenr. Seek guidance from the Lord on this. Use Chri�r's method of witnessing, in mingling with the people.

Lastly, as a journalist you are blessed to be able to sdl the greatest story ever cold. Be honoured that Christ has entrusted you with it, and don't be afraid to share it.

EDITOR: So JOU are leaving tbe Messenger to do mission UJork in GIJana. 1V/)Ilt activities UJill tb,rt include?

ALEX: Well. that is one of several reasons why I am leaving. I am going overseas for only two montl1s, but I hope to be able to visit some of the impoverished villages and orphanages while in Accra. For rhe second parr of my trip. [ will be going with a group called ALIVE to the northern parr of Ghana co engage in door-to-door ministry, Bible studies and whatever else we are called to do.

EDITOR: Wh;• Ghana? Why not Toronto, or tlu NortbUJt:Jt Territo rit:J in Canlldtl?

ALEX: Wdl, 1 firmly believe that the mis�ion is anywhen: God calls you to. Thc mission could be in Africa, Ncw­fowtdland or Toronro, but wherever God calls you to go, you go. One reason I have chosen Ghana is that I have a special connection with this parr of my culrure, and I wane the chance to engage more in it, and of course, I believe that God is calling me there ar this time.

When l attended the Generation of Youth for Christ conference lase january, I met someone who had visited thcrt: and rold me of the povaty that riddle.� certain areas of thc country. Also, just the other day, m}' good fricnd who is the vice-president of evangelism was sharing with me some of the work that the division of ALIVE in Ghana is doing. They are evangelizing in what is considered an unrcachcd area of Ghana, and God is working mightily there. When I heard abour this work, my heart almost leapt out of my chest. 1 experience a similar feeling every rime I hear a good story. I don't �peak fUJi (one of the main Ghanaian languages), though. but like Moses, f know God wiJl equip me for His purpose.

EDITOR: I am glad that )'OTt UliLI be h11ving a page in the Messenger to jhare UJith othe1· Canadians ofyour adventure. Do you have,, blog or webJite?

ALEX: It's funny that you ask. L acrually just started a personal blog thc other day. Hcrc is the link to my new blog: www.thechri�therald.c.:om. [ have started it with the deep desire tO write the words that I believe God has impressed upon my heart. •

Stan Jensen is the communication director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada

and editor of the Canadian Adventist Messenger.

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/llsolation in the pursuit of peace is perhaps not the best approach:'

Re lationsh ip b u i l d i n g i s a n ongo ing respons ib i l ity

This month I want to take a page out of Canadian Seventh-day Adventist history and consider the need to maintain rdationships with civic and political leaders. I am continuing my interest in reading letters, archive files and testimony transcripts of what was in the hearts and minds of the young Seventh-day Adventist conscientious objectors who refused ro hear arms or do unnecc:.:.ary work on the Sabbath during the Second World War. In this piece I want to centre on the attempt of the church to make it� case before government,bureau­crats and the military for religious accommodation.

The Adventist Church:� national office tried to control what was said to government and set up a committee to look at what needed to be done to assist the conscripts. For exam pie, it called on the local conference� to provide an accounting of the Adventists in military camps. It encouraged "our young people, especially our young

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men, to take the St. John Ambulance and Air Raid Pn:caution courses, as wdl as stenographic, secretarial and nursing courses." The stratcg} was that conscripts with such skills would be attractive candidates for non­combatant military positions. The national church also asked for a copy of all correspondence the provincial offic�:s had with th�: local military authoriti<::s and tribunals. Finally, it asked that no correspondence with such authorities be undertaken without contacting the national headquarters first.1 The church wanted to speak and to be heard as one voice.

In short, the church was elitist in its approach to government. That was an appropriate response, but because it put forth little effort beforehand to establish relationships with government, efforts rurncd out not to b�: as cffectiv�: as they might have been. Church president W. B. Ochs expressed this attitude when he

reminded member\ ro "be calm, sa} little. but pray much."' A religious rninorit; comprising only about 9.300 adult members' during rhe Sc:cond World War was not abour to make a public spectacle ofitsclfin the comc;xt of war. Howcvc;r, as Nathan Funk makes clc.:ar, isolatiomsm in the pursuit of peace is perhaps not the best approach; rhen: needs ro be a relationship between the partie� "to make peace real."·

The chun:h made many attempts, at negotiation� in Ottawa and at the local levek Some successes came on the local level, but very few came at the national level. For example, a commandant gave Sabbath observance privileges ro an Adn:nrisr medic.' but the higher commands would nor.<·

Even the allowance for non-combatant positions in the military came abom-not so much because of Advcnrisr negotiation� and relationship building-but more so becau�e rhe milirar) �impl}' needed more men a� wdl as rhe work of other peace churches.�

Ca11adian soekty did nol understand or appreciate Advemisr beliefs. Other counrnes were more accommo­dating of Ad,·cnriSt\ during rhc Second \'\'orld War, such as Britain, Australia and the United States. It is cas} to sa; now, in hindsight, that creative thought

ought to have been done before the war to address the lat:k of relationship building with government authorities, civic leaders and military leaders. However, it leads one to ask, JV!ut porenti11/ ismes ,zre wr missing tod,�y tbtrt tve 1zeed 10 .Jlre.ub· be pl.mningfor?

Th.:rc is no evidence chat the church did a postwar debriefing of rhc lessons learned. Peace scholars suggest char v1sioning is needed to focu� on de�irablc: social and political structures.s The que.srion we need co ask toda) is • How would we, a� a church, want Canadian societ) to accommodate our religious practi(e in the future?� \Vith that in nund we could develop a long-term "design of social change" oudinmgwhar is ncedc;d to be; effective in gaining undc;rstanding in our society, tht:rcby addre!>'Sing rh.: systemic problt:m we face; from rhc; prejudice against our rdit,rious practices. As John Lederach point� out, "\X'e are oriented toward the building of relationship� char in their totality form new patterns, processes anJ srructurcs."9 •

Barry W. Bussey is vice-president of Legal Affairs at the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.

You can read his blog al www.lawandreligion.ca.

Minutes of the National Service Committee, held m Oshawa, Ont, Nov 1 1 . 1940.

'W. B. Ochs. 'A Word of Caution.· Canadian Union Messenger. vol. B. no. 6 (Sept. 12, 1939): 1 . 3 W. B. Ochs, 'President's Report Second Quadrennial Session; Canadian Union Messenger, March 25, 1942: 1 . The exact number given was 9,275.

• Nathan C. Funk, "Bu•ldtng on What\ Already There: Valu•ng the locdl '" lnternal•onal Peacebu•ld1ng, lntemotiono/Journal 67 no. 2 (Spnng 2012): 391 408.

' Letter, A Ross. Deputy Minister (Army) to A. E. Millner, Sept 25, 1945: ·The Army regulations do not envisage that religious scruples. however bona fide, are an excuse for neglect or refusal to obey a law· rut command. You will appreciate how Important disobedience of orders Is when the Army is serv109 on active service outside of Canada. However, it Is felt that difficulties of this nature can be obviated by the usc or the Commanding Officer's disacuon In deal lng wtth mcliv1dual cases It is thought that men whose relig1ous behefs prevent them from perform•ng dUlles on Saturdays could be excused such duties and instead be utilized for Sunday duties. An enquiry has been made overseas as to any special action taken in the cases of the above noted soldiers, and as soon as Information has been received In that regard you will be advised.

' For e�ample, In Germany after the war, General Vokes was very angry when told he should accommodate Sabbath observance: Vokes made thE' followmg comment:"My vie� are that Seventh-day Adventists should serve under the same conditions of service as soldiers of any other religious c::reed or denomination. I cannot see why they should receive any particulc�r consideration, since other sol d1ers have to perform essential duties fasl Cht1St1ans on Sunday and Hebrews on Saturday. I cancel led now punishment of these offences pending an explanation of policy by the Department ot National Defence as regards future treatment or cases of this sort. Ftnally, I would point out that a dangerous precedent will be set if every officer and soldier Is J.,g,dly entitled to refuse duty on his Sabbath day, whether It be Sat1Jrday or Sunday" (Army message [Incoming!. Major·General A E. Walford from Weeks, london. England, Oct. 2. 1945}.

'See for example the work of William Janzen, Llmlrs on Llberry: The Experience of Mennonite, Hutterite and Doukhobor Communities In Canada (Toronto; Univer�ity ofToronto Pres�, 1990).

• John Paul Lederac.h, Building Peace: Susta•nab/e Reconciliation in Divided Soc1et1es (Washmgton. 0(; United States Institute of Peac.e Press, 1997).

• Lederach, p. BS.

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arrended an evangelistic series chis summer. Ir changed his life"! This

comment is not all chat unusual, except for the fact chat Dan id is

l2 years old. The evangelistic series his mother was referring to

was his week-long experience at Camp Frenda, in Ontario. The

evangelists who gently guided his experience were young adult

camp staff, voluntt:ers and dedicated ministry professionals.

What an extraordinary le11S co view evangelism, in God's second

book: nature. Camp Frenda provides just char, a week void of

technology, immersed in God's creation, surrounded by amazing

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Youth camps across North America provide an imporranr, back-ro-narure experience for young people. When Jesus wanted to meditate and pray, he found a quiet place, tucked away in a natural setting.

In Acts oft he Apostles, Ellen G. \Vhite recalls the apostle's efforts ro impact idolaters with the knowledge of God thc Crcator: "They first dirccted atrcntion to thc wonderful works of God-the sun, rhe moon, and the stars, the beautiful order of the recurring seasons, the m ighry snow-capped mountains, the lofty

Visit the Camp Frenda website for camping and

retreat information: www.campfrenda.com/

campfrenda

Visit our Camp Frenda Alumni Facebook Page: http://goo.gi/PHn41G

Donation information is available through the Ontario Conference: www.adventistontario.org

Alumni connections can be made by

m:es, and other varit:d wonders of nature, which showed a skill beyond human com prehension."2

contacting Camp Frenda Alumni coordinators (Steve Atkins and Sharon Aka) at satkins

@andrews.edu or Sharon.aka@humber.ca.

Camp Frenda 40th-Year Celebration Event: Planning has begun for June 201 6. Be there!

It was through contemplation of narun.: that the minds of seekers were opened to the Ruler of the universe. Removing children from the constant stream of technology may be one of the only ways to quiet their minds and prepare their heartS for God:� voice. Camp Frenda's motto, "Exploring Naturc, Discovering God," is at the hcart of programming dLtring the summa season.

Camp Frenda is located on the rocky, rugged shores of Lake Rosseau in northern Onrario. This location has been owned by the Ontario Confcrcncc since 1976. It is the pcrfect sitc for exploring thc beauty of God's creation. The property has many buildings, many of which have been renovated or rebuilt. The J amre Building is one of the original structures of the Camp Frenda property. After many years of neglect, Glenn DeSilva (Camp Frenda director), invested resources to refurbish the cnrire structurc and redesign the nature program to focus on educating campers about creation. Curriculum and supplies were purchased that would maximize learning in a namral setting. Stcvc Atkins, biology teacher at Andrews Academy and Camp Frcnda Alumni Co-Coordinator, orchestrated the physical and curriculum rc::novacions ideas, always keeping Camp Frcnda's motto in mind.

In the spring of20 13, the Nature Centre's main floor wa.� renovated to include rwo classrooms and a bird viewing area. Camp Frenda rangers, alumni volunteers and summer staff all contributed sweat equity ro the project! The upstairs Narure Museum was renovated and rearranged to reflect rhe seven days of Cn.:ation. Hand.�·on displays encourage curious children to get up-dose and personal with northern Ontario nature. The seventh-day Sabbath is included in the Nature Museum with a special area for reflection. The Nature curriculum was completely overhauled ro include exciting, hands-on exploration-even dissection!

Over the summa of20 13, campers responded to the new Narure Centre and curriculwn with enthusiasm. Ir became nor only a hub for learning during rhe week bur also a priority place ro visit and relax on Sabbach.

With "Exploring Nature and Discovcring God" as Camp Frenda's focus, it's not surprising that campers respond to God's

Pictured in the photo at the top of this page is Kianna Mohns and Pastor Robert lama.

voice. The example of this response is baptism. During

the 2013 summer camping season, many chose to give their hearts to Jesus through

public baptism in Lake Rosseau. The transforming power of a natural setting is unmistakable. There is nothing more powerful than watching a young person give his or her heart to God, in the humility of submersion in the waters of Lake Rosscau. With ducks sv.•imming around the baptismal candidates, onlookers sang, prayed and gave thanks for such an e..xperience in a beautiful St:tr1ng.

The transforming power of arrending and working at a summer camp is remarkable. It is truly a unique experience in roday's world. Hundreds of camp staff have given their heartS to God as a rcsulr of camp cmploymcnr. Many marry fellow camp staff and commit their lives to working for the church in some capacity. Ministry becomes a verb, an action, something that is done::, not just discussed. Campers also hold on to their summer experiences with vigour and, through technology, maintain nt:w frit:ndships and staff contact. Camp Frenda, its staff. and programs have an impact on young lives.

Over the past five years, alumni and Camp Frcnda friends have raised nearly $500,000 in donations and endowment fund monies with one focus in mind: to fucilitatt: "Exploring Nature, Discovering God." Buildings have been renovated, programming has been updated, lives have been transformed. What a powerful testament! But while we arc: making great strides at Camp Frenda, much still needs ro be done.

Glenn Dt:Silva, the Ontario Conference, Camp Frt:nda staff. volunteers and alumni thank you for your generous contributions and commitment to Camp Frenda. Please keep Camp Frenda in your thoughts and prayers. Also consider making the camping experience: a priority for the children in your church next summt:r. One week at Camp Frcnda is like attending 14 evangelistic meetings, wirh prayer, praise and singing in between! Camp Frenda can change a life. •

Steve Atkins and Sharon Aka, Camp Frendo al umni coordinators.

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Fish ing where there is n o water

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach him how to fish, and you feed

him for a lifetime." You're probably familiar with this old adage, which states that

a one-time handout is not as helpful as empowering people to care for themselves.

A s part or its mission to hdp the poor and n�edy around the world (sec Dcut. 15 : 1 J ), ADRA Canada

often provides pcople with one of the most fundamental human necds: food. In some cas�s. th� n�ed ror food is immediate and short-term . ln other cases, soil depletion, erosion and drought slowly but surd)' crush the food-producing abil iry of thousands of people. In this cast, tht greatest need is to train and equip people ro provide for themselves in rhe fuwre. Sometimes, the situation requires both immediate and long-term food assistancd

ADRA Canada is curn:ntly responding to an urgent need for food in the: drought­stricken Mandera region of Kenya. In a three-year project called Food for Today and Tomorrow, ADRA Canada is providing rice, beans, cooking oil and salt to 3,500 hungry people for an enrire year.

However, the help doesn't stop there. Project participants an.: also being trained to grow their own vcgctablcs and food

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crops.] ust as a fisherman pu lis food from his environment, these resourceful gardeners and farmers arc learning to harvest food from their drought-stricken environment.

Here's how it works: �ach household

rcceivts three largt.: sacks and plenty of seeds to begin growing vegetables. The gardeners nil each sack with dirt and place a large coffee can in the open mouth of th� sack. This coffee can has small hole\ punched through it. The seeds are then planted at the wp of the sack and in little holes down along the sides of the sack. These little holes allow the plants t o grow our and catch sunshine without competing with weeds. \Vater poured into the coffee slowly seeps down into rhc: sack, watering the vegetables at their roots. By reducing evaporation, rh is mulrisron:y garden design conserves water, which is a precious commodity in Mandera! The vegetables produce seeds that can be saved for the next planting, and gardeners can even pinch off suckers that have the ability to grow inro new plants.

The Food for Today and Tomorrow project coordinators also reach gardeners improved farming methods for drought­tolt:ranr crops such as cow peas, gre�n grams, sorghum and dryland maize.

This project highlights rhe dedication of ADRA Canada to truly helping those affected by disaster. Instead of handing our food one day and leaving the next day, AD RA Canada stays as long as it takes ro help a community get back on its feer.

At ADRA we really do reach hungry people ro "fish" instead ofjusr handing out fish. Only in this case, we do it without all rhat water! •

Ryan Wallace, communication specialist at ADRA Canada.

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Sch o o l of Eva beat i n g t h e o d d s i n

' A l l the odds were against us at CHANGE School of Evangel ism

when we chose to run

a n evangel istic series

in the middle of s u m m e r .

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All the odds were against us at CHANGE School of Evan­gelism when we chose to run an evangelistic series in the middle of summer. After all, summertime is when most of

Alberta's residents take their RVs and go camping, and rhus few remain in the cities, making their participation in an evangeLs ric series that much more challenging.

However, with God, all things arc possiblt:. Months before the series rook place, rht: srudt:nts from CHANGE School of Evangelism walked rhe streets of Cam rose, Alta., several days per week conducting surveys door to door and establishing health expos as well as other outreach initiatives in the community. Flyers were mailed out to every home inviting rhe commw1ity to our "Really Living" health and evangelism series. A 1-800 number was also provided on the flyer to answer any questions, but despite all rhe calls received from rhc community regarding the series, on opening night only six of the attendees were new ro rhc Adventist message.

Although we were very happy char despite so many odds, six

attended, yet my heart yearned to know whether God's heart was happy with rhe resu lr.� or whether we could have done more. So I proceeded to spend the majority of the night in prayer, pouring my heart our to God for understanding. The answer came as I read a few thoughts from ELlen G White. She shared how Jesus, when in counsel wirh chc Father, decided rhar they would not withhold one blessing but give all for our salvation. She goes on to share how this is how God wants us to value one soul for which He died. I fdt God pricking my heart with this question, ''Do you and the:: students understand the value of one soul? Arc:: you and the stud ems willing to pour your all into leading others tO Jesus in Cam rose ?" I was reminded of Jesus' parable of the great feast in Luke 14: "A cc::rrain man gavt: a grt:at supper and invited many. He sent his servant at supper time to say to chose who were invited, 'Come, for all things arc now ready.' But they all with one:: accord began to make excuses. The firsr said tO him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and sec it. I ask you to have me excused. 'And another said, 'I have bought five

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yoke of oxen, and l am going to rest them. l ask you tO have me excused.' Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot comc.' So that servant came and rcporrcd the�c things to his master. Then rhe master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go our quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here rhc poor and the maimed and rhc lame and the blind.' And the servant said, 'Mastcr, I havc done as you commandcd, and still there is room.' Thm rhe master said to the servam, 'Go out into the highwa)'S and hedges, and wmpel them to come in, that m)' house may be filLed., (verses 16-23, N KJV).

So we wok extra time the following day in cla.�s to pour our our hcarrs to God in praycr. We didn't stop thcre. We sought to live our prayers and, therefor�.:, work together with God by going to the highways and byways, the neighbourhoods and alleyways, to compel people to attend. \X'e kept inviting more and still more until His house was full. Each night the numbcr of non·AdvcntLm in attcndancc incrcascd dramatical I y. Lr wcm from six ro J 2 to J 7 co 24, until a total of 67 non-Adventists attended the series. ln the recent past l \·e had the joy of working as a Bible worker for several evangelists in North America and personally held evangelistic series locally and abroad, bur I had never seen or experienced this bcforc an exponential growth in attcndancc night after night. This was something radically different. indeed, God rewarded the efforts of the students and teachers and taught cach one of us a deeper spiritual lcsson. Experientially, God lcd us co understand the importance of not giving up casily, that although we are co respect individual choices, we were still co persuade individuals to attend. God blessed our efforts, and six individuals were baptized, with more individuals being prepared for baptism in future months. Pastor Olaf Clausen and rhe members of rhe Canuos<: church have enjoy�.:d the doubling of their Sabbath attendance. Bible workers have been assigned to Cam rose and arc conrinuing to have Bible srudics and rraining the mcmbership for their follow-up can1paign in April.

Adam Bially, a recent graduate from CHANGE School of Evangelism, cannot say enough good about his experience at CHANGE. Shortly after joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Regina, Sask., in 2012, Adam, who grew up Ukrainian Catholic, began searching for ways to share his newfound faith. Ht: bt:came a deep student of rhc Bibk and began making friends and sharing-what he was learning with others. Yet Adam sought to find a way to be better equipped in evangelism. After looking into different schools of evangelism south of the border, hc lcarncd about thc Alberta Conference working together with Canadian University College to run CHANGE School of

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Evangelism on their campus. Ht: really liked that this school was run by the Adventist Church. The fact char it was in Canada and on the campus of Canadian University College made it very attractive, as it wa.� much more cost-effective for him to attend chan ocher schools he had looked into.

The thn::c·monrh program provided cxccptional instruction from reachers from arow1d the globe along with hands-on training in the field d1at would effectively equip him to be a Bible worker and evangelism coordinator in any church he was asked ro serve. He rcquesrcd !cave from his job in Regina to attend the thrcc· month CHANGE School of Evangelism program.

"The school of evangelism really helped teach me how to srudy the Bible and how to study with others;' says Adam. "It taught me a lot about myself and how much surrender is involved in working for God. It's not just anothcr job," explains the formcr sheer mctal worhr. "Thw: are eternal realities that go along with it."

ln August, just a few weeks after graduating from the first cla.�s of CHANGE. he was cmploycd to serve the Albcrra Confcrcncc of Seventh-day Adventists as a Bible worker in thc community of Drumheller. Only six months after graduating last �ummer as part of CHANG E.'s flrst class, he began by introducing rhe "Full-Plate Diet,� a health endeavor, to the community at a Drumheller community ccnrrc, and many attended. Angie Balderson was om: of those who attcndt:d. She had become a Christian only three years earlier and also became interested in healthy living, even changing her diet to a vegan dict. In attending thc Fuii-Piatc Diet �:vent, shc nor only learned more about health but also learned more about Jesus, our Saviour and Great Physician. She and Adam began to talk about faith· rc:lated subjects, and shortly thereafter Bible studies began with rhe Family.

Sandra Silva, dirccror for CHANGE School ofEvangclism, had the joy of sharing from the Bible wirh Angie during her visits to Drumheller, and d1ey became fast friends. Angie, together with her children, fel t God calling rhcm to starr keeping the Sabbath. On Jan. 18, 2014, they were baprizcd and bt.:eamc members in Drumhcllcr. This little church-for years having only three or four members in attendance-is now bursting at the seams. On the Sabbath of March 8, 2014, thirty·three individuals were in attendance, many of whom are studying

with Adam Bially and arc preparing for baptism. Did thc Change School ofEvangdism make a difft:rcnce in

Adam's life ? Absolutely! And it has made a difference not only in his life but also in rhc community of Drumheller. •

Sandra Silva is the director for CHANGE School of Evangelism.

I n life we use many popular phrases when things go wrong. such as "When one door closes, another one opens;· bm rl1e cruth is if we could sec rhe hand of God working in our very lives. we

would never waste one moment worrying about doors closing. Young Isabel Santos began singing at the age of seven in her

home country of Portugal. She grew up in the small fishing village of Nazare (now famous for rhe world's best surfing waves}. She helped rake care of rhe local grocery store while her farherworked ar his own tailor shop. Life was simple bur somt:times hard, and dreams of singing were on Isabel's mind. She made sure she was included in all of the school plays, musicals. festivals and even as a soloist for the orchestra before one day deciding ro enter a national singing competition.

Perhaps it was to no one's surprise that her talent brought her right up to the finals, but there was a problem. Isabel was moving ro Canada with her mom and brother to meet up wirh her father, who had moved rwo years earlier in hopes of a becrer life filled with more opportuniry. But in tht: eyes of young Isabel, the: move would do the opposite: it meant she could nor compere in rhe final round of the competition. Crushed in spirit, and after a failed attempt ro convince her mom ro let her stay, L$abd arrived in Canada.

"Had I known God's plan for me, I wouldn't have shed as many rears as I did when l left," she says looking back. Only a few years later her dream of singing on television was coming true with an invitation from CBC�� radio and television programs for Canada's Cenr�:nnial Cekbrations. "This opened tht: door for my singing career. For 14 years 1 sang for the CBC, performing on radio, TV and live concerrs. L also sang for the Porrugucse communiry in Canada."

It was 15 years after arriving in Canada rhar Isabel and her family became Seventh-day Adventist, and she "fell in love" with

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singing religious music. "Now I had a message to sing-a message of hope and salvation. When I sing abourjesus, ir brings rears of joy and rllankfulness for what He has done for me''

Isabel has since composed many traditional Portuguese songs and sacred songs. and depending on how God continues to lead, she will continue to write more. lt was her song "Give Me a Drink ofWarer" that earned second place for the Canadian Seventh­day Adventist Scripture Songwriting Conresr. lr's a song she wrote: ro sing at rhe end of a monologue that sht: performs to portray the Samaritan woman. "I like to portray women of the Bible. my favorite being rlle woman at the well."

Hopefully. we will hear more oflsabcl's beauriful music and voice for years to come. "My plans for the future arc in God's hands. If He allows me. I will keep on singing until He comes. Hopefully, we won't have ro \\rait roo long for that day."

THIRD PLACE

\Xft: mer British Columbia native Josh Jamieson in our January 2013 issue. A refreshing. musically gifted young man attending Walla W.<tlla Universiry pursuing a theology degree with the hopes ofbecoming a full-rinle wo rship pastor after graduation. Since we last spoke, Josh has continued to write and to stay focused becoming rhe worship leader and coordinator for a student-led church service at Circle Church. His musical pursuits have led him to enter and place in more contests and even join the srage at a Michael \Y/. Smith concert in California. Ir was Jamieson's song "Shield Around M�:" that caught our attention in last year's songwriring contest. Lf you would like to listen, stay in touch or encourage Josh. you can find him at www.joshjamiesonmusic.com. •

Naomi Striemer is a Chapel recording artist, Pacific Press book author, Christian recording artist and sought-after speaker.

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Kings way College Mission Statement: To reflect Jesus Christ and prepare students for His service.

On duty for God

As a graduate ofKingsway CoUege and Branson School ofNursing, Nancy continues tO serve God,

nor only as the school nurse, bur also as a mentor, friend and cncouragc.:r. She.: is also responsible for the school arrend:mce.

After graduating, Nancy moved ro Toronto and worked at various pediatric offices. Several years later Nancy wanted ro move back to Oshawa. One of the main reasons was because she and her husband wanted their daughter to have the opportunity to experience Kingsway College as she.: did.

Nancy smrted working at Kingsway College in 1999. Her job at KC was the beginning of paying back to the school

that she feels shaped her inro rhe person she is today. One question from her interview she will always remember is "Why do you want ro work at KC?" Nancy's answer was "I want to make a real difference in the young people spiritually, physically and emotionally."

To this day. Nancy believes that Kingsway College is a very remarkable aspect of her life. "Christian education was very important while growing up." Choosing to give her daughter the same opportunity, Nancy strongly treasures that "Christian education is an invc.:stmcnt for your child's walk with God."

One of the programs Nancy is actively involved in is called Friends in Touch. This program is geared towards supporting students who live in the dorm and typically live miles away from their family. It is a ministry in itself, because the friends are individuals from the Ch risrian commu­

nity. It is meant to let students know that there is someone praying for them and cares enough to write a letter or a card and give a thoughtful gift.

Every studcnr comes to school carrying problems that, at times, seem difficuJt to manage. lt is the faculty and staff's re�ponsibiliry ro do their be.�t to attend ro the needs of our students. The school fam ily wMks together to support the students overcom�: the chaUenges and offer words of advice.

"The truth is you can pur Band-Aids

on people, but sometimes you need to set: outsidc of what the bandage: is going to heal.n says Nancy. Through the years, the Friends in Touch program has strengthened and encouraged students at Kingsway College, and most impor­tantly. ir has brought students closer ro God. Nancy sums up her experience of the school by saying, "Kingsway College feels like home, and it b a privilege and honour to work h�:r<:; it's something I want to be a parr of."

One of Nancy's fondest memories at Kingsway College happened while she was out with a group of students at a Mandarin rcsrauranr. Some srudenrs and facu lty members were seated at a long table, conversing, laughing and enjoying one another's company. Shortly after a few courses, a lady approacht:d Nancy. The lady asked her, "Are your students from Kingsway College?"

Surprised and nervous, she responded, "Yes, they arc. Why?"

Smiling, the lady said, "[ thought so." The next words from Nancy were

that of curiosity: "May I ask why you are questioning?"

The lady n:spond�:d, ''Because th�:y act differently by how nicely they are dressed and how they speak respectfully to others."

At that moment, Nancy said she felt very proud. The students had been recognized simply by how they conducted themselves.

Nancy's personal morro is "If you can make a difference in one person's life by something that you say or do, then your living is nor in vain." Nancy is dedicated to reminding srudents that they arc loved, valued and cared for. She says, "The youth can make a difference in the world simply by sharing their talents, love, knowledge of the Bible and being fearless to make a difference and ultimately make an impact in the world." •

Ashley Arriola is the communications assistant at Kingsway College.

April 2014 IJj If you are interested in Adventist Christian education at Kingsway College contact the enrolment office at admissions@kingswaycollege.on.ca.

n e w m e m b e r

If you're a new member and have a question you would like answered,

please email newmember@adventist.ca. We would love to hear from you.

As a new Adventist I am zealous about sharing what I have learned. I am more

zealous to share than people are to listen. Any suggestions on how I can share better?

\Y/e are thankful to our Father in heaven for your decision ro follow Jes1.1s and for acc<.:pting to b<.: part of th<.: community ofbdi<.:vcrs who await His soon coming. \Y1e value in a special way your hca.rt's desire to share the knowledge of eternal life with others. Please receive our encouragement to continue your noble task, �:vcn though the r�:sponse of your audience may vary.

There are some essenrial aspects of witnessing that rhos<.: who proclaim the good news of salvation should know.

The content

The primary goal of sharing is not to help people change their diet, to worship on the right day of the week or to increase the: pott:nrial of thdr b�:ing. Everything is about helping them become disciples of jesus Christ and to amplify their love relationship with the Creator of the Universe.

If we want to increase the impact of all our evangelistic effons, we should insist more on the knowledge of God and less on religious practices. \Y1hen we promote: the: love: of God and His power in the right way. everything else becomes secondary. It is obvious chat chose who accept Jesu.� as their Saviour an: able, after receiving His Holy Spirit, to understand the importance of religious practices and tO allow God to transform their everyday life. But these changes an: only the conse­quence and nor the first priority. "And this is eternal Life, char they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent" {John 17:3, NASB). So prench jesus.

1 Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, February II, 1896.

Times and circumstances

Once we ensure char what we are sharing with our acquaintances is good and right, we will trust that God will rake care of all other aspects of our friends' agenda. Our availability will facilitate the work of the Holy Spirit, who will usc us in all circumstances. The apostle Paul says, "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season" (2 Tim. 4:2, NASB).

Ellen G. Whire underlined the value of using all circumstances co grow God's kingdom, but she insists on the content of our witnessing: "Tht: souls that arc seeking for truth need to have words spoken co them in season, for Satan is speaking to th<.:m by his temptations. If you meet wid1 rc::pulst: when trying to help souls, heed it not. Speak co those who will listen. Impart the knowledge of the truth you have obtained; bur let it bt: the truth as it is in Jt:sus."1

The method

Jesus was the best teacher ever. He knew how to connect people to the <.:tcmaJ values of His Father and how co guide dwn gradually from known to new things. His parables arc the source of a never­ending inspiration for His disciples. And we are following His method. Therefore, don't start your testimony with complex theological concepts. such as the prophecy of the 2,300 days, the seven plagues of the Book ofRevcl:ttion or who has access co the ceremony offoot-washing. Likewis<.:, stay awa.y from all versions of polemics. Think more about people's needs. Understand what their burdens arc. Love them as Jesus loved.

2 Ellen G. White, Tescimonies forthe Church (Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press, 1948), vol. 7, p. 271.

"My brethren and sisters, in )'OUr ministry come close co the people. Upl ift those who arc cast down. Treat calamities as disguised bkssings, of woes as mercies. Work in a way char will cause hope to spring up in the place of despair.''2

The Success

Our focus is nor on final n:sulrs. Our focus is on th<.: obedience to the Grear Commission. We know that God will take care of our efforts better then we can do it by our own strength and intelligence. No doubt, the n:ceptivm<.:ss of p<.:oplc will vary. The temptations of the enemy could seem very effective in preventing them to hear rhe call of salvation in Jesus. But nothing can stop God:� love. The work against His plan of salvation will not discourage the disciples of Jesus Christ in their vital and organic need ro live and to spread, co extend the indestructible pow<.:r of sacrificial lovc as it is present<.:d through the life and ministry of Our Lord and Saviour. Rebecca M. Pippert affirms, "Being an extrovert isn't essential to evangelism. Obedience and love arc."

In conclusion, let's paraphrase the words of the angel in his speech to Gideon: �Go in this might of yours, stay closely attached ro Jesus Christ, love sacrificially, follow the instructions of the: Holy Spirit and you shall btcome my witness. Have I nor sent you?" (see Judges 6:14). •

Daniel Stojanovic is the vice-president of administration at the Seventh-day

Adventist Church in Canada.

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Darrell Gabrys (Steven's father) singing "It's a Llfe·and·Death Matter" In the 1!18Ds. Steven Gabrys and Karen S<hafer (bottom left <omer)

singing "It's a Life·and·Death Matter" in November 2013.

Footpri nts to Fo l low It's a blessing to be used by God, even if it takes three decades to finally realize that blessing!

My association with Adventist education began before my birth, with numerous persons leaving footprint� for me co follow. A rc.:n:nr c.:xpc.:riencc.: rc.:inforcc.:d the.: fact that God's hand is with me through marvelous means.

My dad, a product of Adventist education in Alberta, was a great athlete and talented musician. His personality was larger than life. lt was easy for others to be caught up in his enormous smile and his passion for life and Christ. [n the 1980s he sang a song with Karen Schaf�.:r and the Acronaires, "It's a Life-and-Death Matter.» My brother recalls the banners (proclaimingJcsus' love and soon return) being held by the Acronaires on "three­highs" as Dad would sing the final bars of the song. Little did I know then that I would be following in my father's footsteps 30 years Iacer.

During the Acronaires' 40th anniversary celebration in November, I was able to sing that same song alongside Karen. Unfortunately. my father was not able to join in the celebrations because of his untimely death in 2009. What a Aood of

emotions! For many years it seems that l've lived in my father's shadow. People would often greer me and associate me with him, saying, "An� you Darn.:ll Gabrys\ son? \Vow, I remember your dad; he threw a football pass at me so hard that I still have a bruise on my chest."

I was proud when ochers calked about my dad, and as his son I've always looked up to him, aspiring to be a strong athlete, a powerful singer and a great leader a11d advocate for God. On that Sabbath, singing in my father's place, I truly fclr as ifl was standing in his shoes. I wish that I could hear my father sing that song today md stand alongside him, bur l cannot.

While my I if<: journey has b<:<:n different from my father's, Adventist �:ducation has still left irs mark on mr;:. I madr.: a decision to be baptized while in Grade 6 at Coralwood Adventist Academy. My years at Canadian Univ<:rsity College were a great way to transition imo adulthood.

Today there is no other place I'd rather have my two boys chan in a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school. The influences and opportunities have eternal value.

Teachers who care. Teachers who pray for them and with them. lr's where they belong!

As an educator I'm absolutely privileged to be working in aJl Adventist environment. Being able to keep learning God-focused and to work alongside like minded indi­viduals is a blessing.

Trying to fill my father's shoes has impressed me with what I nct:d to do. Although I cannot sing with my father in this life, l can stand tall for Christ in my corner of the world. I can share the same good m:ws of Jesus' return. I ran live a life that honours my earthly father and one that actively honours my heavenly Father.

Just as my father left a legacy for me, Jesus ha.� left a legacy for each one of us, an eternal legacy that promises that one day I will sing that song with my fatha! This rime there will be more chan just Acronaires atop three-highs, holding banners proclaimingJesus' n:turn. \Ve will all join a heavc:nly host and sing with Jesus Himself! •

Steven Gabrys is vice-principal and

teaches Grade 5 at College Heights Christian School in Lacombe, Alta.

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When: God cook six days to create the heavens and the earth and all rhat is within it, Gerren Huntc.:r and hi.� tc.:am took six months to

design, build, program and practict: with thdr robot for competition.

Gerren, a Grade 10 student at PAA, remembers being very young and proud of fashioning a piece of wood into a robot. He loved ro create and soon took on a paper route co save money for his first fully programmable piece: the NXT LEGO Robot. Since his family moved from Port Hardy, B.C., to Lacombe, Alta., in 2007, Gerren has focused his energies on building and becoming beuer at his leading-edgt: technological hobby.

Hoping to one day work in the field of computer programming and with robotics, he says. 'Tm doing everything I like doing as of now." Coding and creating sofru•are sequences of hardware action arc not taught in courses at PAA but arc available w PAA students through Career and Technology Skills credits offered in cooperative coordination with local public schools.

Gerren was first part of Lacombe's Robotics Club and was tht:n soon approached by tht: dir�:ctor, who teaches at Lacombe Composite High School. As an Alberta high school srudenr, Gerren was invited to enroll in Elcctrott:ch moduks and will graduate in 2016 with a grt:at deal of computc.:r programming experience.:.

Having attended Adventist schools for all of his education, Gerren is able to clearly distinguish the difference Christian schools make in the lives of teenagers. First, the number of public school students makes learning in a less-sup�:rvised environmt:nt difficult for the less motivated. Second, he is glad to be raking his core courses at PAA because of the simple safety issue involved. ''I don't havt: to worry about my stuff or mysdfhc.:re," he offers. "The pc.:opk arc.: nicer and the

environment is more friendly." Gerren knew he would attend PAA when he won

second place.: in the 2013 Annual Jr. High Scimce Fair and was awarded a scholarship for his efforts. It is au accomplishment he is proud of, but it's nor the only science certificate ro his credit.

Opening his com purer, Gcrrcn excitedly scrolls through pages and pages of the.: original computer cod<: that he wrote to help his team with their robot in the First-Tech Challenge (FTC) World Competition. While they did not place in that arena, their next creation­which rook only a few weeks ro build and program -won overall at the international VEX competition, sponsored by the Texas-based Robotics Education and Competition Foundation.

Many of the robotics competitions occur on Saturdays, and c.:arly on Gc.:rrcn had to take a stand. As the.: only Adventist student on his team, he chose not to participate in the Sabbath portions of the robotics challenges, instead supporting his team with the work he put in prior to char day. There arc some competitions on Sundays that he can attend, and he looks forward to those, bur he acknowledges, "It's a hard choice." Making char difficult decision was left entirely up to Gerrcn, and because of his church cxpcrit:nccs and commirmt:nt ro God, he knc.:w there was only one choice. Limited participation in competitions has not hindered his involvement in robotics, as the Grade J 0 PAA student will be repre­

senting Alberta in the VEX World Championships in Anaheim, Calif., this coming April. Wishing him luck, we here at PAA know that all ofGerren's work and creative efforrs se.rve to glorify God. •

Katelyn Ruiz is communications assistant at Parkview Adventist Academy

Please note: Items in the "News· section may originate from various sources. The Canadian Adventist Messenger will give credit, via o byline, to authors of material submitted directly to us for first printing. Stories without o byline may hove been written by Messenger staff, reprinted from other publications or supplied to tiS by o general press release.

M a r i t i m e

Sandy Lake Academy Bell Choirs Ring Joyfully in Maritime Churches

Sandy Lake Academy's three bell choirs have already been very busy in 2014!

The students are really enjoying visiting various churches and ringing and singing to the glory of God!

On Feb. 8, rhc:: Grades 7 and 8 bell choir provided special music for the Dartmouth church. The following Sabbath,

Feb.l5, the Master Peace Bell Choir performed for special music and also rold the children's srory at the Tanrallon church. On the Sabbath of Feb. 22, two bell choirs visited Fox Point church. The Grade J 0 bell choir provided special music, and the Master Peace Bell Choir told the children's story. Most recently, on the Sabbath of March I , all three bell choirs travelled to Middleton Adventist Church ro lead rhe worship service. Besides playing the bells, the group also sang a few pieces.

It was special to have our new music teacher, Kristii Rasmussen, co-direct in Middleton church. After months of waiting for immigration issues to be resolved, she has finally bec::n able to join our school family. Krisrii will fully assume her new position

the first week in March. Following the bell choir performances, each church served

bountiful potluck meals. The group from Sandy Lake Academy sincerely appreciated the genuine welcome and warm hospitality extended ro them!

Sandy Lake Academy wishes to thank our Maritime churches for their dedicated support of our only Seventh-day Adventist school in the Maritimes. Their continued generous, sacrificial giving enables us to provide a vital ministry for our yourh, touching lives for Christ. May God richly bless as we work together to prepare our youth for God's kingdom. •

- H e a t h e r D . H a r r i n g t o n , S a n d y L a k e

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LtHJ& On Sunday, Feb. 23, between 5 and 9 p.m., the Spirit of Truth Church in Regina hdd a "Love is in the Air� banquet. This

formal occasion was a special banquet for the whole family.

is i n th('4_[r The Spirit ofTruth Church social committee worked their hearts out to present this beautiful function. They worked till the early hours of the morning in the Curtis-Horne Christian School gym. decorating and preparing food for this special occasion.

Pastor Elmer Manzanares from \Vinnipegwas invited to come and give a message on marriage. He spoke on love and trust and keeping our Lord Jesus as a partner in the marriage.

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He emphasized that without complete trust and faith in the Saviour. as weU as each other, a marriage wiU nor survive. People very much appreciated Manzanares's inspiring message. He also brought his family with him to enjoy the evening. It was wonderful to have his family participate in this event.

Attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner as a violinist played various musical pieces. Dinner was followed by various couples' games that determined how well spouses knew each other. One game involved having wive$ compete ro see who could tie the best necktie.

There were two prc.:sentations to cdc.:bratc.: the couplc.:s that have been married the longest. Alina Boutilier gave a tribute for Joan and Sru Mathieson. who have been married for 54 years. Following their tribute, the couple lit three candles. A second tribute was given by Hardey Kayumba for Margaret and LawrcneeJackson, who have been married 52 and a half years. They braided three strands of rope to symbolize the bond between Jesus, husband and wife. Both couples were then presented with a bouquet of flowers.

Over I 00 people from both churches in Regina and invited guests attc.:nded. The Spirit ofTruth Church would like to thank those who spent many hours org:mizing Rnd preparing to make cl1 is event a success. •

- M a r g a r e t J a c k s o n , S p i r i t o f Tr u t h C h u r c h i n R e g i n a

Yel lowknife Church Homecoming Weekend 201 4 The YeUowknifc Sevemh-da}' Adventist I Church is inviting all previous members, pastors, volunteers, as well as newcomers to a Homecoming in Yellowknife, N.W.T., June 13-15, 2014. Thc.:re will be opportu­nities ro share memories of milestones from over the pasr 50 years as well as tour local landmarks. hike, picnic and enjoy inspiring talks and music as we consider the church's mission.

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Why have a homccom ing now ? Two milestones arc upon us. Fifty years ago, on July 4, 1964, Pastor L. Asdeford from the Montreal English church and district, baptized Mr. Otto Abel, his wife and their son, Alfred. a gold-mining family in Yellowknife.

Interest in Yellowknife as a mission field grew. Just over 40 years ago, in 1973, the Alberta Conference in concert with

an organization now called Maranatha Volunteers l.mernarional came to Yellowknife. The partners had a vision to more formally extend the Adventist mission in the Norrhwc.:st Territories. Maranarha was becoming known as a group of volunteers who would fly their private planes to building projects around the globe. They flew in and drove in tO build a church/gym/ apartment complex

in an amazingly short period of time. Before and since that tim�:, many dedicated volunteers have contributed their resources and time to develop the Adventist per­spective in the North. Many Alberta Conf�:rmc<: pc rsonnd, Adventist busin�:ss peoph: and members have lived and worked in Yellowknife since 1964.

Ydlowknifc has grown into a mod�:rn Canadian city of 19,000 people. Our miss ion remains complex. Northerners arc both self-reliant and relationship oriented. Come and see the North for yoursdf; participate in our mission. For more information, please visit http:/ I yeUowknifesdachurchhomecoming.

wikispaccs.com. If you have pictures (hard copy or digital), any stories you arc willing ro share wirh rhc planning committee, or questions in general, please conracr Blake Wile at wile@ rhe�:dg�:.ca, or call 867 /669-8800. •

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- B l a k e W i l e ,

Y e l l o w k n i fe C h u r c h

Director of the Central Alberta Adventist Community Services Centre Retires After 30 Years

Millie Snow, former director of Central Alberta Adventist Community Services Centre.

On Feb. 10, 2014, Millie Snow, who has served as the director for Central Alberta

Adventist Community Services Centre for 30 y�:ars, (soup kitehcn) r�:tir�:d. Sh�: is known by aU rhc homckss community in downtown Red Deer.

On Thursdays and Saturdays, those in need of warm food and a warm place to stay could srop by and spend rime calking with Millie and enjoy her beautiful smi!t:. The commu11iry of Red Deer will gready miss her affectionate smile and warm presence.

Wh�:n askcd what she is going ro do now that she is beginning her retir�:ment, sh�: warmly said, ul will still be around the laundry, you know! l love doing laundry, so if you have anything rhat needs ro wash, just drop it off rhere."

We would like to thank Millie for her tireless effort of service. As Millie steps down, Attalccn \Verner will assume the role as direcror. •

- L y l e N o t i c e, y o u t h d i r e c t o r , A l b e r t a C o n fe r e n c e

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CATCH TH E F I RE The theme for Alberta's most recent I youth rail)'• hdd feb. 7-9,2014, was "Cacd1 the Fire.n It was a weekend filled wirh fellowship for youth from all over Alberta. The focus was catching a vision of Christ, coupled with youth empowerment.

Once You Know the Truth, You Will Never Wear It Out!

The speaker, Lyle Notice, brought the gospel of]esus Christ across in a unique way. He used Lifestyle Fashion Brands to creatively present biblical principles. "When I was preparing for the youth rally, I thought ro myself. How can J make this time different? How can I

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Fishermen reunite at weekend retreat held at Camp Hope

Perhaps many years ago, before there was a Camp Hope lodge complete

with a great kitchen staff, individual rooms with showers, baseboard heaters and such, a men's retreat would have been more adventurous, more earthy! \Vith no electricity, no h�:ar �:xcept from fir�:s, no lighrs except lanterns or candles, no food except beans, smoked rofu, dandelion greens and spruce bough rca, it would have been a real "gu}' rime.�

Well, the most recent men's retreat,

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held Nov<.:mbcr 2013, was a bir of a throwback tO the oldc.:n times. Sometime during the wee hours of the night, during a heavy downpour, a car went off the road and rook our a telephone pole out on the highway in front of the camp. To fix it, the: pow�:r-ours includ�:d-had to be shut off We woke up ro darkness.

Maintenance director, Todd Schafer,

interrupted my beautiful deep slumber, and we were up and our in rhe rain and searching for the source of our powerless-

impact youth in a positive way that is fitting for the postmodem rrnd post-Christirrn times we l.ive in?" says Notice. "We all wear cloches and we are actually communicating me.�sages on a daily basis through our dres.,, whether intentionally or unintentionally. [ love fashion-fashion is a way of speaking without using words. I choughr, How could I use my prrssion for style and fashion to communicate the gospel ojjesus Christ r

Notice was soon impressed ro show that fashion can be part of a lifestyle with biblical values. He used Lifestyle Fashion Brands to creatively present biblical principles and values.

For one of the sermons, Notice wore a "MISFLT" T-shirt and calked abour

four friends who broke open a roof to get their paralytic friend ro Jesus (sec Mark 2). Overalt, youth were impressed with the sense that God can use them-even their clothing-to make a difference in the world.

In addition, Richard Gn:y, a fourth­

year theology studem, created a Christian brand called ''Wholehearr:· which encourages youth to do everything co the best of their ability and live a Christian lifestyle with a whole heart."

All in all, the youth event was a great weekend where one could wear rhe truth and withour ever causing it ro be worn our! •

ness. We soon discovered ir our on the highway and knew we were not part of the solution ; BC Hydro was already on it, replacing the pole. \Ve were cold ro anticipate rwo hours, but i t was closer to seven.

One.: by on<: rhc: m<:n aros<: on Sabbath morning to the realization that all was not as it had been rhe night before. As rhe lodge was already cooling off, we starred fires in the fireplaces and one in the wood stove. Even though the water

was still hot, some sdzed the opportunity not to shower or shave! The staff in the kitchen with the help of candles, flashlights and gas stoves still put on a delicious spread and no one wenr hu11gry.

The weather was blustery and wet unril Sunday, when the skies cleared and we could see the snow was quite low on the moun rains. It was an adventure. Bec.:ause of an auto ac.:cidcnt out on Highway 7, the power was our from about 4 a.m. Sabbath morning until just before 2 p.m. Sabbath afternoon. Our wonderful kitchen team continued on undaunted, with the aid of the gas stoves/ovens, candles and flashlights, ere., and we did not lack for scrumptious food. Thank you, Stephanie, Rita and staff. They also put out many candles ro light the darker areas such as rhe stairwells. Both fireplaces were burning, as well as the wood stove. While it was a little chilly inside, our hearts were warm and cl1e brotherhood we shared was incredible. Pastor John Murley gave us many inspiring manly messages, and everyone was blessed by rhe godly wisdom he shared with us. lt was good to see a big group from Quesnel and from Nanaimo.

One highlight of the weekend was having "Big George" there for the first rime. It was impossible to wipe the smile

off his face, nor thar we wanred ro. A number of years ago, he was the town drunk up in Lytron, spending on average three days a week in the rown drunk rank. Today he is a man reborn and living a God-filled life. Thank you to Perer and Markku from Fow1tainview for befriending George in Lytton and sharing Christ's unconditional love.

We also had a guest fisherman, Brent, who has fished all his life and works on our B.C. \'qesr Coast, share a story of

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survival. One night rhe boar he was travelling in rolled over in a storm nc:ar Cape Mudge, and he survived for five hours in 50-m.p.h winds and big waves. He says he spoke with God a lor chat night and has been a changed man ever since. His story is in the book Dilngerotts 1--liaters by Keith Keller. To rhe men who missed our this year, plan on coming next year and receiving a great blessing! •

- B i l l G e r b er, C a m p H o p e d i r e c t o r

Vil lage to Vil lage: Spiritual Revival takes place in First Nations community

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Laxgalts'ap is a Nisga'a Village of approximately 474, in che Nass River valley ofBrirish Columbia, Canada.

lt is one of the four main villages in che Nisga'a Lisims, the formal name for their territory, and is situated on the north side of the Nass River between Gitwinksihlkw ro the ease and Gingolx to the west. It is approximately 24 kilomern:s from where the Nass em pries imo the Pacific Ocean at Nass Bay.

Road access is via rhe Nisga'a Highway. Ln rhc Nisga'a language, Laxgaltsirp translates co "village on viJiag<.:." lnd<.:ed, rhe curr<.:nt village was built on the sire of a much older one.

The older village ar this site, known as Girxar'in, was dcmoyed by fire. Laxgalts'ap got its English name of"Greenville" from MechodiH missionary Alfred Green, who was based here in the lace l9'h century.

\Vhm God sends you somnvhere, you can be sure you will meet God there. On Feb. 5, 2014, this is exactly what happened.

The LaxgaJts'ap (G reenville) First Nations village invited us to have a spirir.u.al revival experience with them-to worship, pray and share the Word. Regardless how busy our liv<.:s and schcdu lcs arc, we have to say yes ro such an invitation !

Our lay pastor from the AJI Nations Centre, Ron Dame, shared how sin affected our lives and how we became rebellious tOwards our heavenly Father. He explained that this caused a separation bnwecn Him and us and, worse, it crcated an cmptincss -emptiness that we are trying to ftlJ. He directed us to the one and only God who bridged che gap and calls us back to Hi m.

During the second part of this revival, Pastor Wedson Devil

used Peter's sermon (Acts 2) to help us sec that we arc implicated in rhc crucifLxion of Jesus Christ. We arc the ones who rejected Him; we kicked Him our of our lives, our communities, our churches, our homes, our families. \X'e can blame whomever we wane for past offence�. bur in reality we are the culprits; we killed Him.

Like the Jews in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven, all were cur ro che heart and said, "What shall we do?» The appeal from both Ron and Wedson was to "repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins: and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38, NKJV).

Please pray with us for th is field where God ha.� sene us. Jesus' message is powerful, and He wa� the focus of the whole revival scrvicc.

The people of Laxgalts'ap are making plans already for us to return, rencarively an invitation to hold a similar revival service in the ncarby First Nations village ofGidaxt'aamiks.

We could ask you for financial help and human resources, which arc greatly needed in northern British Columbia: however, the most important need we have is for you to join us in prayer for this mission field. •

-We d s o n D e v i l, p a s t o r , T e r r a c e S e v e n t h ­d a y A d v e n t i s t C h u r c h , A l l N a t i o n s C e n t r e

A d v e n t i s t C h u r c h , K i t i m a t . A d v e n t i s t Fell o w s h i p a n d G i t x s a n A d v e n t i s t F e l l o w s h ip .

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Volunteer Week in Canada

Margaret Moore, one of the many volunteers at the St. John's church In Newfoundland.

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April 6-12 is Voluntt:er Week in Canada, and as I listen co all the non-profit groups express

thanks for their volunteers, I wonder where our church would b<.: without our volunec<.:rs.

In my mind's ey<.:, I look from pew to pew at the ordinary people who, together, do extraor­dinary rh ings. The people who work all week, take care of their families, shop and clean, rush ro appointmentS, and still make time ro volunrcer for their church. I say "make time," because we aU have the same 24 hours in a day, bur some of these people seem to be able ro pack amazing things inco a 24-hour period.

I think about Art, a real gem-no, really, he's a diamond. Art Diamond. l cl1ink about arriving at church and walking through the beautiful new from doors. Art volunteered his time to cnsurc that wc got chose.: doors. I'm so grateful that after he had his stroke, Art continued to volunreer, moving from treasurer to many

other committees and projects. I'm so grateful for Art. Then there's Margaret. She serves on multiple committees,

volunteers as platform chair, in addition ro her many duties as church clerk. Margaret and her husband moved back to St. John's only a couple of years ago, and yet, I can't picture our church without her. Margaret does so much for others, ['m so grateful she is here.

There at the organ is Phyllis, just where she has been for years.

CANADIAN UNovtMlTY CotUGf, PARKVIEW AOYENTIST ACADEMY

& n;� AlUMNI AsSOCIAfiON P�fUNTS

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THE joY oF GIVING lnvestillg for Eteruity

Phyllis was the principal of our church school, when we had one, but she still made time to serve: as Sabbath school superintcndem, co-ordinate musical groups and concerts, and always finds time ro do something a licrle special for the seniors. So faithful over the years. I'm so grateful for Phyllis.

Homecoming 2 0 1 4 jUNE 6 TO 8

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER· Pastor Hugh Roach

WEEKEND EVENTS INCLUDE

BBQ and Family Fun Picnic. CaL1 Alumni Banquet.

Up in the balcony you'll see Brian, our sound teclmician, ensuring that we can bear the sermon with no difficulties, while at the same time, recording for radio station Voice of Adventist Radio (VOAR). Across from him is Chrisropher, getting it all on video. Chrisropher, faithful and true, is the: First one: hen: to unlock and let us in, almost every Sabbath. I'm so grateful for Brian and Christopher.

And so pc::w by pew I go, in my mind, thanking God for all of these wonderful people and knowing that there are so many more volunteering at our church.

Sabbath Pooluck, Spons Events, P2ncake Bre-akfast, a.nd much more ...

l'or more infon11ation visit Al UM'll Jt www.cau�.ca

I think I take them for granted. I'm used to a warm church. HONOUR C�ASSES When I come to church, I expect a plowed lot and shovelled path.

1 expect to be welcomed by Mike, Kevin, Joe, Kirk. I hardly give any rhoughr to the: beautifully organized bulletin rhar Georgina prepares for us.

l think about how special they are. I wonder if they know that our lives are bt:ttc:r because: of tht:m. I wonder if wt: take time: to thank rhem; I know I don't-bur I will. Is there someone you should thank? •

CA N ADIAN , A R K V I l W UNIVIiR$1 TY A D V E N T I S T C O L L I C f A C A D I! M Y

2009. 2004. 1999. 1994, 1989. 198-4. 1979. 1974.

1969. 1964. 1959, 1954, 1949, 1944, 1939 & all classes prior to 1939.

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- G a i l D e m p s e y, c o m m u n i c a t i o n s d i r e c t o r , S t . J o h n 's C h u r c h

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VOAR Presents-Faith Out Loud Canada VOAR (Voice of Adventist Radio) recently launched an exciting new Canadian conrent program entitled Faitb Out Loud Canada, which airs each weekday, Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Newfoundland rime on Christian Family Radio.

Faitb Om Loud Ctmada presents the Bible reaching ministry from the Aldergrove Adventist Church located in Aldergrove, B.C. The Aldergrove Adventist Church is a dynamic growing congreg;ltion of over 800 church members rhar believe in "sharing the Christ who carc::s together" with lost men and women and boys and girls evcrywhen:.

The host speaker for Faitb Ow Loud Canada is David Jamieson, who has been rhc lead pastor at the: Aldcrgrove church sine<.: 2001. Or.Jamicson is originally from Sr. John's, N£ld., and has b<.:en pastoring for the last 28 years in Canada.

Listeners across Canada have been sharing that Faitb Out Loud Canada has been "a rich spiritual bk�sing to their day." One lim:ner shared that "it is absolutely amazing to be able to listen to rhc program on a car radio here in B.C.� and rwo li.m:ners in Newfoundland and Labrador hav<.: shared that it is "very inspiring and down to earth" and that

they "listen every day to the practical preaching and really enjoy this new program on VOAR."

You can <.:njoy listening to VOAR on your computer at www.voar.org, Bdl Satellite TV channel 950, FM repeaters throughout Canada and the app "Tunc ln Radio" for smarrphones and tablets.

We thank you for your continued support of this Seventh-day Advc:ntisr­owned, Canada-wide radio broadcast service. God bless. •

- R . B r i a n M a t t h e w s , V O A R c h i e f e n g i n e e r, b m a t t h e w s @ v o a r . o r g

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John Ramsay

Joyce Jones

Farewell my Friend

As many good organizations or institutions undergo inevitable, cyclical changes, some individuals become essemial, almost irreplaceable. The main reason is probably

that such individuals come to profoundly embody the organization's core values. By their dynamism, dedication and the ext:dlenee of service, they naturally and effortlessly promote and live our irs positive image.

John Ramsay. no doubt, is precisely such an individual. For more than nine years, he work<.:d tirelessly as vice-pn:sidcnr of finance for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC), fulfilling all rcquircmc.:nts of his ministry with distinction, humour and passion. He came to Oshawa after an extended experience in several Canadian conferences and contributed significantly to the financial stability of our

church. He travelled extensively, preached regularly and organized various training sessions at all levels. But above.: all, we.: will rc.:mc.:mbc.:r his smile, his storic.:s from c.:vc.:ryday life and his high respect for each and every person. He is a true gentleman.

It is difficult w imagine the work of rhe SDACC without John. ! had rhe privilege of working with him since 2007 and came to the conclusion chat his human qualities and the pertinence.: of his remarks arc a constant inspiration in my ministry. My heartfelt thanks goc.:s to him for his excellent pcrformance and years of dc.:dication to this work. Furthermore, he has been such a wonderful friend to me.

We were really blessed at the SDACC office to work together with John, to know Lucille, his wife, and to mutually share the blessed hope of jesus' coming. May your ycars of rctiremcnt be rcfrcshing and stimulating. Farcwc.:ll, my fricnd. Just continue to be who you are, and may our Lord give you strength, joy, wisdom and courage ro be a blessing wherever He sends you. •

- D r a g a n S t oj a n o v i c, v i c e - p r e s i d e n t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , S e v e n t h - d a y A d v e n t i s t C h u r c h o f C a n a d a

New VP for Finance Elected 0 n Sunday, March 2, 2014, thc Scvcnth-day Advcntist Church in Canada (SDACC) Board ofDirectors unanimously dectc:d Mrs.JoyceJones as the new vice-president

for finance. Joyce will take over the position currently held by John Ramsay, and John will close his door for the final time when he retires on May J of this year.

Mrs.Joncs has a profcssional accounting dc.:signation, CMA (Ccrtificd Management Accountant). Her skills and vast cxpcricncc both in dcnominational work and the corporate world have made her a valuable asset and an ideal candidate for this position at the S OACC. Joyce started working for denomination entities in Canada in 1992. This induded being the general accouncanr for Pacific Publishing Association (Canada) and various positions at the.: SDACC starting on Jan. l, 2005, ranging from scnior aecow1tanr to under-treasurc:r.

Mark Johnson, president of the SDACC. said, "I am delighted that Joyce will be serving as treasurer of rhc church in Canada. Joyce brings a high level of expertise. We have come to know thc high quality ofhcr work over the time thar shc has spent in this officc already."

Joyce is married to Paul Jones, and they havc thrc.:c adult childrcn. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada's mission is ro reach Canadian� with

the distinctive, Christ-centred message of hope and wholeness. Nationally, the Seventh­day Adventist Church comprises of374 churches with approximately 60,000 members and 43 faith-bascd schools with 4,000 srudcnts. •

- S t a n J e n s e n , c o m m u n i c a t i o n d i r e c t o r, S e v e n t h - d a y A d v e n t i s t C h u r c h i n C a n a d a

> > SDACC REVOLVING FUND REPORT, A< of Feh. 78. )014, therp werP 446 depositors With il totill dcpm1t

. ot $24,078,866 There were 78 loans With a value ot $ 1 9,928,328.

For more information or t o make a deposit, contact Gir ly Quiambao-quiambao.gir ly@adventist.ca; 905/433-001 1 .

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• A ·ncements

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• All announcements (non­profit events, new member notices, birth announcements. weddings, anniversaries, obituaries and tributes) should be emailed to Alexandra Yeboah (Yeboah.alexandra@ adventist.ca) or faxed to her attention at 905/433-Q982.

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• Obituaries must be submitted on the appropriate form, completed and/or approved by a family member of the deceased. The forms (both printable and electronically submitable) are available at www.adventist.ca/messenger.

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• Annou ncements

Crawford Adventist Academy celebrates its 61" Alumni Homecoming Weekend on Mav 23-25. 2014. We welcome all our ' alumni and families, former adminis­rr:.mrs, board members, chapbins, facult� & starr. parentS. Friends :�.nd

suppomrs. llonouring our TJA Classesof l979. 1974, 1969, 1963 and all classes prior; CAJ\ Cbsses of 2004, 1999, 1 994, 1989and 1984. We :uc looking for 2 rc::prcscntarivc::s for e:1ch honoured vcar as well as volunteers to help i� various areas for this event. Please conracr the Office of Advancement, TA DSB • Derrick Hall, VI' of Advanccmc::m, 416/633-0090 I toll free 866/960-2125 ext. 234 or dhall@radsb.com; Judy Cardona Gamc:.t. Advancement Assistant cxr. 248 or jgamcz@radsb .com. Visit our official website, www. tadsb.com; follow us on Twitter

@TJACAAAiumni; like us on Faccbook "The Offici,\1 TjA/CAJ\ Alumni Group." (S/14)

The Yellowknife Seventh-day Adventist Church is inviting all previous member<, pa<rors, a< well as newcomers to a Homecoming in

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Yellowknife, N.\X'.T., on june 13-15, 2014. There will be opportunities ro sl1arc mernoric:.' of mile,'tonc:s frurn over the la.t 40 years, a< wdl a.< tour loc:ll landmarks: hike, picnic: and enjoy inspiring talks and music as we consider the church's p.m and fun�rc mission. !'lease visit our website for ongoing information about the cvenr, indud.ing our amazing beginnings on rhe history page as well as a slidc:show about Yellowknife highlights, t:ro.vd and accommtxbrion derail;. Sec hrrp:/ /ycllowknifcsdachurchhomc coming.wikbpaccs.com. If you have pictures {on paper nr digi tal), any smrics you are willing to share with the planning committee, or questions in general, please conta.:r Blake Wile ar wile@thcedgc.ca. See you in june!

The Wetasklwin Seventh-day Adventist Church Is looking for the following missing members: Darlene I Jolt, Pamela Kelly and Henriette Roos. lf you have any information on how they can be contacted, plc:�se conrac� the

Weraskiwin church clerk, judy Schafer, at 780/3)2· 3400. or email schafer.judyfuye@gmailcom.

• Wed d i n g s

Nathan Tait and Kayla Rexius were married on Dec. 22, 2013, in Mirror, Alta., and are making their home in Mirror.

• A n n iversa ries

Don and Shirley Godsoe of Salmon Arm, B.C., celebrated their so"' wedding annivcr<ary on Scpr. 5, 20 13. On Aug. 2 S, 20 13, a cdebmion

meal and music program, complete wirh many memories, wa.� held in the fdlow.hip hall of the Salmon Arm Sevenrh-dav Advenri.'t Church, where Don. and Sh.irle} arc active members. Over 100 familv members and fi-i�nds were in attendance. The Godsocs ha\'C two children and rwo grandchildren.

• Birthdays

Urban Embleton, ofKdowna, B.C .. celebrated his 95'b birrl1day on Jan. 2R, 201 4. 111c celebration included

pina. cake and ice cream. Close friends, and as manr of Urban's children and grandchildren, were prc\enr ru cdcbrare the day with him.

Leonard Pye, of Lethbridge, N.L., celebrated his 90'� birrlHb)' nn Sept. 15. 2013. The celebration

supper wa.s held on Oct. 1 5 at Fire Hall in Lethbridge, in his honour, witl! alwut 60 family rnerubcr< and dose friends pre scn;.

• Obituaries

Faith (nee McDonald) Allen was born on Aug. 8, 1926, in Edmonton, Alta .. and died Ocr. 10, 2013. Langlq. B.C. She is predeceased by her hus· band, Garth, and son Earl. Surviving: sons Edward (Sallie) ofPinchcr Creek, Alta., Gerald and Darren (Denise) of Abbot::>ford, B.C.: and daughtm, Darilee (Eimar) Sakab of Redlands, Calif., and Mcridce of Vancouver, B.C.: eight grandchildren and five grcat·grandchildrcn.

Caroline (nee Innes) Cooke was born on July 27, 1938. inJollunon:, N.S., and died jan. 19, 2014, in Pug wash, !'\.$. Carol wa.' involved in Halifax Community Services and wa> ncharrer member of the: Sandv Lake church. She also scrwd as a d�rk and dc:�concss and was a cook :lt teen camps at Camp Pugwash, N.S. She is predeceased by her brorhcr William

!nne.< and <isrers Genc:sra \'V'hC;Jdon and Josephine Rbckburn. SurviVmg: husb�nd, Gilbert: sons, Andrew (Kathy) and Daniel (Colleen) of Halifax; brothers Ri�hard (Carol) lnncs, Donald (Elaine) Innes, K�ith (Sheila) lnncs and Bnrcc {Jean) Innes; sisters N:mcy {Fred) Harries, Betsy, Margaret {Earl) Croft, H�athcr (Eddie) Schyfc,judr (Frank) lhin, Sandra lnncs, Susan 11-f:tnning, frances Cheekier and Debbie lnncs: four grandchildren.

Anna May (nee Harrison) Crawford was born on March 10, 1918. in Loma Linda. Calif.. and died Feb. I, 2014, in Okemos, Mich. B�-ginning in 1948, Erwin and Anna May spent over 20 years in the greater Tomnrn area c:st:tbli�hing rhe Bramon Jlospit:ll and Toronto Junior A<"::demy, ab Crnwford Advenrist Acndemy. Many hours of Christian service were donatd to the Lord's work . . md a lor of financial support went tO the Onuriu Conference, along with those individuals who expressed financial need. Anna Mav died with a love for helping orhers.in Christian service. She is predeceased by her former husband, Peter Haughl:tnd, and husband, Erwin; daughter Erwinna Ann (Timothy) l luUquisrofMasscna, N.Y.: stepdaughter Audrey Haughland ofHamilron, Onr.; and brorher Charles {I rene) H.urison 11 of Redlands, Calif. Surviving: son, Erwin (Nanc)•) o(Pumrvillc, Mich.; daughter s Roberta May (Leland Robcrr) McElmurry ofEasr Lansing. Mkh .. and Evelyn Rae {John) Peterson of Vancouver, \X'ash.; stepdaughters, Bcv Bdl ofC:tlif., and Shirlc)' (Rudy) Reinh:u-dr of Fb.; :1nd brother Harold of I Iarrison, Calif.; seven grandchildren and four great·gntndchildren.

Esther (nee Paul) Duncan was born on Ocr. 14, 1924, in Findl.arcr, Sask., and died Dec. 13, 2013, in Vernon, B.C. After reaching public school for 37 years, Esther then volunteered four year< reaching primary grades in Creston and Armstrong, H. C., church .choul,. She i� predeceased by her former husband. Gordon Foulston; husband. Herb: and brothers, Ivan (Katie) Paul of Kclowna, B.C., Percy {Ina) Paul of Lincoln, Nebr., Ray Paul offindlatcr. Stanley (Ruby) Paul ofFindlarcr, and Donald {Lois) Paul of Bethune, Sask. Surviving: son, Darrell (Vivian) Foul­ston ofWynyard, Sask.: stepsons, Nom1an (Lenore} ofKclowna, :md l.arry {Millie) of Sedgwick, Al ta.; d.mghtcrs, El�inc: {Delmer) Duncan of Vernon, and Donna {Lome) Cun­ningham ofMackcn�ic. B.C.; sisters, Zc:lla {Harlan) Weis Bcideck of Lin­coln, and Marina (Collin) Atkinson ofBcrhune; 17 grandchildren and 25 grcar·grandchildrcn.

Midge (nee Villeneuve) Hey was born on Dc.c. 20, 1942, tn Monrrcal, �c., and died Jan. 2, 20 14, in Mes.1, Ariz. Midge worked at the Advenri�t Media Centre in 1hnu,and Oaks, Californiamd l)acific Press Publishing Association in Nampa, Idaho for 13 years. Surviving: husband, Paul: sons, Randy (Monica) of Caldwell, Idaho. andJu�h (Anna) ofNarnpa: daughter, Sherry (Jairo) Tenorio ofCancun, Mexico; brothers, John (Mary) ViUcncuvc ofBrockvilk Onr .. Da,•c (Judy) Villeneuve ofCourtice, Om., Richard (MaryLynn) Villeneuve of Addison, Ont., and Stephen (Chri�) Villeneuve of Cambridge, Ont.; five grandchildren and one great-grand­

child.

lillian (nee Dovich) Hrenyk was born on De<. 7, 1920, in Lonesome Burrc, Sask., and died Jan. 4, 2014, in Cudworth, Sask. Lillian was emplo)'<:d for many year.: at rhe Sunn�ide nursing home in Sask:twon. 1\lany people were blessed by her talent of decorating beautiful cakes. She b predeceased by her husband.

john: brothers, Sam Dovkh, Fred Dovich, Dave Dovich and Peter Dovich; sisters Frances L1mberr, Mac Bod rug. Alice H•yko •nd Rose

Swartz. Surviving: SOliS, Allen of Rocklin, Calif., and Vern (Wendy) of Medicine I !at, A Ira.; daughter, Grnce (J•ck) Dunkirk-Tucker of Cudworrh, S:tSk.: and sister Clara (Peter) Scherba of Edmonton, Aim.: five grandchildren and thre� !)feat· grandchildren.

Edith (nee George} Martin was bum on Mav 2, 1922, in New View ria, N.S.,and di�dJ:tn. 13,2014, in Sydney, N.S. When in health, Edith '"45 much involved in her church in various aspects, such as Sabbath school and fundtaising (ingathering). She was also the rrc-Jsurcr of the Sydney fellowship church b.:fore HlO\•ing to the Nord1 Sydney chu"h. She is predeceased by her husband, Amos: sons Donnie and Gary: brorhers Robby and Teddy George: and sisrer, Dorothy Lcadbe:trcr. Surviving: sons Wayne (Linda) of Calif., and Jan (Kris) of Ohio: daughters, Dorodt)' (Ron) Gass and Brendajenncx of N.S.: and brother Kenny (!Vbrgic) George: 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Clarence Singbeil was born on Aug. 30. 1924, m Morden. Man., and died Dec. 25.2013, in Chilliw.tck, B.C. Clarence did mission work with Mamnarlta Volunteers, building churches and schools. He was active in his church serving as a de:t<:on. Smdying rhc Bible and memorizing Scripture w3s his greatest JOy. He is predeceased by hL< stepbrothers, Lcanard, Edward. Richmond. Carl

and Orro. Surviving: his wife, Anna: sons, D•ryl McGillivr.>y and Lawrence (Bernadette) of B.C.: d�ughtcf', Sharon McGillivray and Kim Hood of Alta.: I I gratldchildren and live great-grandchildren.

Viola (nee Konschuh) Steinke wasbornon March 18, l92l,in Clun)·. Alta .. and died Nov. 22, 2013. in bcombc, Aha. Viola graduated from the prcnursingcoursc ar cue and rhcn went on m PortlaJld Sani­tarium ro rake her nursing course. She spent most of her nursing career at the B:trrlc Creek Sanitarium in Bardc Creek. M1ch. In 1965 ,he married Reuben •nd moved 10 Leduc. Viola was a willing servant of the Lord all of her life. She is prcdecea>cd by her htL�band, Reuben. Survi\•iJlg: stepdaughr�r. Diane Meri.:kd ofT�nn.

Mabel (nee Sthafer) Steinke was born on March 1 1 . 1924, in Woodbcnd, Alra., and died Dec. 29, 2013. in Wcraskiwin, Alta. M.1bd

had a kind and gentle spirit. She lived by the words of d1c son,;. lr Takes A Lor of Love." Mabel supported C U C and It Is \'V'ritren by crochering tops on kitchen rowels and selling them. Mabel died with her husband, Sam, hy her side. She is prcdccc:t�cd by her brothers, Emil, Frnanuel, S.1m and Ben: and sisters Berrha Com m. Elsie Golt'l a11d Dorothy Belke. Surviving: husband, S.tm: sons, Terry (Linda) and Doyle (Jody); daughtc:r,Judy (Reg) Dcmiror: and sister Phoebe Rogers: I "> ,;randchildrcn and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Shar ing [ love my church. On top of having the joy of being a member, working for the church is like icing on the cake. What a bonus.

I am privileged co meet and interact with people [ would otherwise not have the opportunity ro meet. Doors open and conversations arc unexpectedly started, and I never know where they are going to lead.

When l served in the Sourhern California conference, I remember ralking wirh a couple of people named lngrid and Alex, whom l met through Linda and Kevin, whom I met through Marr. Ingrid was friends with Paul and Linda McCarmcy-of the Bcatlcs ! When Linda passed away. I was invited to provide the vegetarian food for her memorial service, thanks to Ingrid.

While in California, our of interest I wcnr ro seYeral local vegetarian societies. As a result, I was invited to a Christmas celebration put on by the Crosby family (namely, Bing Crosby's eldest grandchild and his wife). Sixty children from a special home for abused persons attendcd to hear a concert featuring songs from over 60 celebrities. This was simply an acr of com passion to rhose who were unforrunarc to be in siruarions we would not want any child ro be in. There was no media coverage. Gregory Crosby and his wife. Spice Williams, and others arc like several other celebrities l have met: non­smokers, non-drinkers, non-drug-users and even vegetarians or vegans.

So often I have mer people and can freely ralk abour my job and my church and its mission, and I have kept in rouch with a number of people. I would not have met them or others had I not taken seriously Ellen White's counsel about the importance of mingling with people.

Ir might be rime for us all ro mingle more. Nor for a rrophy showcase for campmeering. bur just because we should. There arc people who are broken and need to be comforted with a message of hope. When there is a clear undt:rstanding of our mission of hope and wholeness, it bt:comes c:u.y to shar<::.

At times l am concerm:d when people fed they need ro go away tO other rowns, provinccs or far-away countries in order to share this message.

Let us all have a meaningful message in our hearts that glorifies our Lord, one we can easily share with our neighbours. •

by A l e x a n d r a Ye b o a h /\ Bi\CK\1\fi\.RD GLANCE EDUCATION IS SOMETHING OUR CHURCH HAS DEEPLY CHERISHED FOR MANY YEARS. Our educational institutions were founded on the belief chat in addition to offering excellent education, they should exist to help prepare our students for the Lord's return. They are also committed to training our students to be effective witnesses of]esus Christ and co carry forrh rhe gospel into the world. Today this mission hasn't changed.

In this month's column, we take a look at one of our notable Canadian institutions: Kingsway College, formerly known as Oshawa Missionary College (OMC). Kingsway's morro, "Service nor Fame:· is one char speaks to whar a life wholly dedicated in service co Christ should be about.

Pictured in this photo are the faculty and students of OMC together. Don'tthey look like such a nice group of people?

Canadian Union Messenger, June 27, 1933, vol.1, no. 47, p. 24.

;\I ISSIO'I BA xo:. IT cutainh l. ... rri' ile�:� tO be at

0. l\1. C., for. true to ir-s nrune, it• uirn i, to send uut worker. for God. f.:,·rr) altemMc fridu)' e\ rnin.; pre­�"'dm� the de' otional SCf\'ice we met for studr of our misoiun lidd,. The Cl'lmmrn;:(lnent of our work in South America, the far Ea.t, and South Africa w:IS full!· di...:u.<.-t<l. A thor­ou�:h nud)' wa_, mndt of tloe custorm of these respc:ct ;,·e !>COPies, and the qualities to be possessed by :1 mi<.-ion-31')' betore be could labor -u��ees:.wl­ly in 3Jlf of thcsr particular field$. As 11 result ''e feel :1 linle !Mre pr� parrd to entrr one oJ the :.bo' e lielcls :11 mi ionnrics, should "r l.'Ytr rt"­l.'t'ive � cnll.-Lufu llnui,9h.

These articles share a few special

memories that some of the OMC students

had. To read more, talte a look at the June

27, 1933, artlde in the Canadian Union Ales·

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Things I Shall Ren1en1ber of O. M. C.

CanadianUnionMessenger, June27, 1933, vol.l, no. 47, p.19.

Tli l!llR ttrl! man� piCJb.1nt thin.gc I 'hall remember uf 0. �I. C. I ha\r especially enjo)ed m� tl"> Y<'�r!o �of collc�:c worl:. The runent e,·enll' in the hi<tol} cl• ·•, accouru in�. Ia born· tot) peritl(l<, oral nil!ht• in n:pression, lla hes of litcrar) eloquence in the J::nl!li.<h department. rhr friendlr l!ct· IClj!tther� durin�:: our spmc moment• :md mnn) other intrr!"<ting hnpJlttl­in� nil come to Ill) mind :ts memur· ie' that will nnrr he ft•f"'!OOtn.­Bn,ju lfun Lawri,.

l F 1'11£Rt! i• one ohin�: I shall rc· mtmber ltJ<lger th.tn another tr \\ill be the Friday e>e'ninl! d.-otional 5t:r· 1i�e. At this time the stutlllnt bod\ n":S<:mblc:,l in the c�1rd, thl' care- nnd perpluitics t>f the wttk wt're fllr�o:ut· ten, and n' the oer�i.:c- d r<\1 to n do.r. :and m:on1 had jliven cxtue.�it>n t<\ 2 ronlicl�nc� and tnL•t in th.: Lom.l, n peac� nnd ":ni<fao:ti(Jn t:ntertd ••nr'­hrart ami rlw spirituRI help mm-t nl:<'•l· eJ "a' rredveJ h) all rr�nt. I -inct'rd) hdi.,·t tht'><' wedtl} •lt•w­tional mcetinll$ Wtr< one 11f thr �;rrat· "' fntton in c:ollq:c lile that ha� om· tributcd tel the mnlcinj! of 3 trur Chti•ti:an chuac:ter.- lltrr-.,Jd 11.-�n· 11an.

TROLY, the hnpri�t Jrilr> of m)' life 1�:1\·e ht�n '1""111 3t 0. \I. C. In .111 the fore<ot ul plra>.�nl rt..:ullt'\'tion�. I bdicve that the Chri·tinn influenc< of fnitllful tt':oCht'rs otrutd, like n ,t�l­wun elm. to\\ t'TinJ: '" er nU. I can ncwr forget their forbeanut.:c and their "urds 11f cou•.,.�o:«•tiS uptinoi·m to di.heartenttl <tudttlb. \Vhutevtr rwerie"""' m:oy bC' nddrd tn Ill\ pre>­rnt b o o k of mt�norir<, the luppv hour< at 0. �I. C.. in the com pam· of our ttnch.er-friend• •h11.1l never hr era,ed.-h•on Jlaf lr11TTit'.

A�IOSC m) pll'lb;ull mtmori� of 0. ;\L C. ''ill nlw:�r� linger our tlor­mitur'} rnu,ic ni�:ht,. Once r-•rr) t 1m \\tek.s our 1Uu)ic in--tnt(h,r, a>�,..tc•l b) he.r �tudrnt�. '1""111 �n in;tructivr hnur \\ ith '"· A bri�f histon• o£ the life of f�mo� musid�n:. und ·t.:ircum­•taocc:s lr:ulinl! to thcir produ.-tion -.as fi.,t given, followed U)' piano se· let.:Lions of tlocir own composition.<. II ow much more inu:restin�t it wn< to listen to piruro numb�� of which you ltnew the background !-M inni<' II' il· f(Jn.

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