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VOL. XXII, NO.4February 15, 1994

Minister's award-winningdocumentary records son's recovery

Booklets translated for Ukrainiansand Russians

Why Joseph Rosendo Llambiasstands tall in Gibraltar

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Schisms and tribalismTribalism pervades African society

and prevents rich lands from being ablessing to their people. Althoughtribes peacefully coexist during timesof prosperity, under pressure a tribemay assume a hostile stance towardmembers of another tribe.

In Douala the brethren withoutexception expressed their joy that

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work there. It seems that he has pre­pared the harvest. We have to roll upour sleeves and get some additionalharvesters ready in a hurry.

Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, "....e flewto Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and then toDouala, port city of Cameroon, oneday after civil unrest had broken outbecause the government had an­nounced pay cuts for governmentemployees.

Evangelist Carn Catherwood,French and Italian regional director,who was awaiting our arrival inCameroon, called us in Benin to sayhe had driven into a riot and that aMuslim cleric directed him to a sidestreet to get safely out of the riot area.

REMOTE, BUT DEDICATED-Makak, Cameroon, brethren gather in front of their meeting hall with visiting ministers, RandalDick and Olivier Carion (front, seated).

Preparing for harvestWe left the Cotonou church a

happy group as they prepared to fol­low up on the Bible lecture andlooked forward to additional growthas well as additional instruction fromheadquarters.

It is exciting to see God's hand at

nou. The piece quoted extensivelyfrom the lecture and ended with asegment of Mr. Carion saying we allneed to read our Bibles and that Godwould help us to understand.

It closed with Mr. Carion sayingthat the question boils down towhether we love God and whetherwe will obey him.

Randal Dick is assistant director ofChurch Administration for internation­al areas. Coverage of Mr. Dick's trip toFrench-speaking Africa continues.

Monday, Dec. 6, Bernard Andrist,Olivier Carion and I drove threehours across the border from Beninto Lome, Togo, to visit some breth­ren. We returned to Benin thatevening. Mr. Andrist is the pastor ofFrench-speaking Africa, and Mr. Car­ion pastors the Geneva and Neucha­tel, Switzerland, and Lyon, France,churches.

As we were saying good-bye to thechurch leaders in Benin, the eveningnews came on. The third item men­tioned, after the enthroning of a trib­al king, was the public Bible lecturewe conducted Dec. 5.

The newscaster said there was notenough room for all the people whoturned out for the conference of theWorldwide Church of God in Coto-

Nothing equals touchingthe lives of these people.Their simple, purereligion and faith are agreat encouragement.

By Randal Dick

Church core in French-speaking Africa ready to growI

proposal. Theme music and the titlewere selected. Pastor General JosephW. Tkach approved the program inearly 1993.

Quest for Truth is part of theChurch's increased effort to speak topeople in different parts of the worldwithin the context of their own cul­tures. Hence the use of a local pre­senter.

Grenada, an island with a popula­tion of 85,000 people, and a relativelylow-cost media area, seemed a good

place to test the newprogram.

Six-month resultsmet the program's goalof 44 responses. Thetest has also shown thatSunday nights are notthe best time for a reli­gious radio program.Most people are watch­ing television.

Plans include contin­ued efforts to get a Sun­day morning slot andincreased publicity forthe program.

Caribbean radio fulfilling questto speak in culturally sensitive wayQuest for Truth beingtested in Grenada

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida-Aspart of a new media effort in theCaribbean, Quest for Truth, a halfhour radio program, airs on theisland of Grenada on Sunday nights.The program began last July.

Program host is Charles Fleming, aGrenadian, who serves as MinisterialServices coordinator in the CaribbeanRegional Office here.

The idea for a radioprogram in Grenadawas first mentioned byPaul Krautmann, pastorin Grenada. In 1992 theWorld Tomorrow pro­gram was discontinuedon local television. Mr.Krautmann felt thatradio would be a rela­tively inexpensive wayof continuing our ef­forts there.

Media Operations inPasadena supported the

Throughout the month of January, the Church around the world hasbeen rededicating itself to God's will and purpose, to knowing him andJesus Christ, and to renewing its faith in our Lord and Savior, throughspecial emphasis on prayer and fasting. A few areas of the world, wheremy letters had not reached the membership prior to January, are settingaside the month of February for the same purpose.

We live in a world that desperately needs the gospel of Jesus Christ,and God has set us in his field to participate with him in the work of hisharvest. He has given us a variety of resources, avenues and means forproclaiming his message in all the world and for teaching his commandsto all whom our Father calls.

But this work to which we're called is God's work. It does not belongto us, but to him. In order to do it effectively, we need God's help, hisblessing, his wisdom, his guidance.

God does not keep us from making mistakes. He allows us to be whatwe are: imperfect human beings. But he does not expect us to be contentwith imperfection, rather he expects us to strive for perfection. He hasgiven us his Son and his Spirit-making us new creatures through anewbirth, a spiritual birth through the Holy Spirit into life in Jesus Christ.

No longer do we live to please ourselves, but to please God. And eventhough we do make mistakes, our burning goal and desire should be to

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Mobilizing our congregations

2 The Worldwide News Tuesday, February 15, 1994

Feastgoers' care yields a rock-solid member

Update on Festival sites in Spain, Mexico, Wales

PASADENA-Holy Day offeringenvelopes for the Spring Festivalseason have been mailed to U.S.members. If you have not receivedyour supply by March 19, please callthe toll-free number 1-800-423-4444no later than March 22. This is thelast date that the Mail ProcessingCenter can receive requests for per­sonalized offering envelopes andhave them reach members by thefirst Holy Day, March 30.

These envelopes are intended onlyfor Holy Day offerings to speed theprocessing of those donations. Pleasesend literature requests and changesof address through other correspon­dence.

No site in ScotlandThe Feast site in Dunoon, Scot­

land, has been canceled and replacedwith Llandudno, Wales.

Llandudno, with the lakes andmountains of Snowdonia nearby, isthe premier resort in Wales. Expectedattendance is 750. London's Heathrowairport is 276 miles from the site, andthe Manchester airport is 80 milesaway. Bus service is also available.

Hotel rooms cost from 16 to 65pounds a night including dinner, bedand breakfast. Self-catering units areabout 100 pounds (one pound equals$1.48) a week. Food costs are 20pounds per person per day in moder­ately priced restaurants, 10 poundsper person per day in self-eatering.

Temperatures range from 55 to 65degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors pay aprocessing fee of 15 pounds per fami­ly at the site. Services are in English.Please see Festival Planning Guide forinformation on United Kingdom sites.

Spring Holy Dayenvelopes mailed

30, Revised English Bible).At this point Mr. Llambias became

a member of God's Church.All these events are now past for

Mr. Llambias. What of his future?Jan and I had no difficulty in rec­

ognizing that Mr. Llambias is a for­ward-looking Gibraltarian member.Already he has arranged for a minis­ter in Spain to meet with someonehe has interested in the gospel mes­sage.

Clearly he has grasped the signifi­cance of his personal responsibilityand is doing his best with Christ'shelp to interest fellow humans inthe kingdom of God-with modera­tion and discretion-learning howbest to respond to each person hemeets.

As the apostle Paul said, "Let yourconversation be always full of grace,seasoned with salt, so that you mayknow how to answer e eryone"(Colossians 4:6).

We can all be ambassadors forChrist by building positive godlyrelationships with others throughChristian love and service, as indi­viduals and as a congregation.

, two double beds. It has a large livingroom with kitchenette. All suites aresubject to availability.

Those wishing to transfer shouldobtain an international Festivalapplication form from their pastor.

will be in Spanish with simultaneoustranslations into English.

Puerto Vallarta, a port on the PacificCoast, has warm beaches, tropical veg­etation and an average temperature of80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius).Mexican and international restaurantsoffer food at a wide range of prices.Puerto Vallarta also offers shopping,deep-sea fishing and water sports.

The city is serviced by its owninternational airport with daily directflights from several American andCanadian cities. Local transportationis inexpensive and readily available.

Housing and services will be in thefive-star Krystal Hotel. A regularroom (with two double beds) will be$60 a night per couple, with two chil­dren younger than 12 years old free. Ajunior suite (two double beds and asmall living room) is $75 a night for acouple, with two children youngerthan 12 years old free. Or the suitemay accommodate three adults forthe same cost.

A one-bedroom master suite (thebedroom has a king-size bed and alarge living room with kitchenette) is$90 a night for a couple, with twochildren younger than 12 years oldfree. A two-bedroom master suite is$150 a night. One of the bedroomshas a king-size bed, and the other has

bers prayed in the foyer while hewas successfully operated on.

What turned Mr. Llambias spiritu­ally was the brethren's heartfelt careand concern. Doctors and nursesattending him were astonished atthe caring of all these people whothey knew were not related to thisman from Gibraltar.

As the scripture says, "There is noone who has given up home, broth­ers or sisters, mother, father or chil­dren, or land for my sake and forthe gospel, who will not receive inthis age a hundred times as much­houses, brothers and sisters, moth­ers and children, and land-andpersecutions besides; and in the ageto come eternal life" (Mark 10:29-

JOHN ROSS SCHROEDER

These sites were confirmed afterthe Festival Planner was produced.

Puerto Vallarta, MexicoThis world-elass tourist resort will

be host to 1,200 Feastgoers withcapacity for 500 transfers. Services

Big Sandy Feast site leaves fond memoriesAfter 40 years of nearly continuous service, the Ambassador College campus

at Big Sandy will no longer serve as a Feast site. It became apparent that theneeds of the members can be better met at other Festival sites. According toMark McCulley, Festival Administration manager, "The campus no longer hasadequate facilities for the members who would attend,"

The site was first used in 1953, with services conducted in what is now theCollege's Roy Hammer Library. Church members camped on the grounds forthe most part. In later years, some hotels and motels in Gladewater, Longviewand Tyler were used by members for their lodging, and other buildings, includ­ing a large tent, were used for services.

"We leave with many fond memories of holding Festivals in Big Sandy," saidMr. McCulley. "Local members and Ambassador College students who would usu­ally attend in Big Sandy can now have convenient lodging facilities and a modemconvention center, all within a three-hour drive, in Fort Worth, H added Mr. McCulley.

Said David Havir, Big Sandy Feast coordinator: ''One important aspect of thesite's history has been the tremendous number of volunteer hours members havegiven freely over the years. We would be ungrateful if we did not issue one morebig 'thank you' to all those who have helped this site function over the years."

Talavera de la Reina, SpainThe site in Spain will again be

Talavera de la Reina, near Toledo.Housing and services will be in theHotel Beatriz.

Temperatures are expected to rangefrom 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (18to 26 degrees Celsius). A day trip tothe historic city of Toledo, a familypicnic at a lake and a talent show areamong the planned activities.

Housing at the Hotel Beatrizincludes breakfast and lunch. The costof housing per person is $75 a day,single occupancy; $58 a day: doubleoccupancy; $55 a day, triple occupan­cy; and $30 a day, children youngerthan 6. These prices are the same asthose charged last year. The hotel doesnot have connecting rooms.

Translation of services from Span­ish to English will be provided. Spaceis available for only 100 transfers.Those wishing to transfer shouldobtain an international Festival appli­cation form from their pastor.

One question I asked him waswhat he had to give up on the ruttyroad of becoming a member ofGod's Church. Smoking, he replied.

His commitment to follow God'sway damaged relationships with rel­atives. In some cases the hurts havefaded over time. When I asked whattriggered his total commitment toChrist, he told me an extraordinaryexperience.

Mr. Llambias attended the Feastof Tabernacles in Eastbourne, En­gland in 1990. During one of the ser­vices he became sick and a memberaccompanied him to the foyer wherehe collapsed, dangerously ill with astrangulated hernia. An ambulancerushed him to hospital, where mem-

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GffiRALTAR-The Rock of Gibral­tar rises 450 meters (1,476 feet) outof the Mediterranean Sea. It standsalone-just like Joseph RosendoLlambias, 71, the sole Church mem­ber here.

During a visit here, my wife, Jan,and I sat with Mr. Llambias in acafe, fascinated with the account ofhis personal history.

As did many Plain Truth readersin the United Kingdom, Mr. Llam­bias saw an advertisement for themagazine in Reader's Digest. Hebecame a co-worker and was bap­tized years later in 1991.

As a co-worker he profoundlyidentified with the Church. Weshould never underestimate thecommitment of our co-workers.

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The television program supportsthat proce by catching people'sattention, challenging their ideas andby inviting them to more contact withthe Church. But the most vital aspectis personal contact-the real goal ofour use of television.

Step Three: Like World Tomorrowprogramming, Plain Truth advertisingand distribution will also target theregions where God has raised up con­gregations, and where those congrega­tions are actively involved in local evan­gelism. Again, when the sower goesout with his seed, the seed falls on var­ious sorts of ground, some fertile,some not fertile.

But no sower deliberately sows hisprecious seed on infertile ground. Hestrives to sow it where he knows acrop' is likely, where experience teach­es him that the seed will take root.Although some seed \vill no doubt fallamong thorns or among rocks, hedoesn't specificall . direct seed to go tothose places.

Likev.rise, there is no value to perpet­uating Plain Tntth circulation in areaswhere growth is not taking place, norin areas where we do not have a pres­ence and cannot nurture those whoreceive it.

The Plain Truth is to support andsupplement the work God is doing inthe whole body, "as each part does itswork" (Ephesians 4:16). As the power­ful evangelistic tool that it is, The PlainTntth will be even more effective whenit is concentrated and wisely distrib­uted in all the major regions whereGod has plainly demonstrated that heis at work.

The goal of The Plain Truth, like TheWorld Tonwrrow, is to bring people toJesus Christ in repentance and wor­ship, as well as to provoke and instructthem in the things of Christ. But com­ing to Christ is a lifelong commitment,and a process of growth and develop­ment in the Holy Spirit that cannotmerely take place alone in someone'sapartment. It can only take place inthe context of the Body of Christ.

The people God calls need to jointhe fellowship of the Church. Themedia effort does not work alone. Itmust work in conjunction with, and insupport of, the effective and zealouslabor of every local congregation.

That is why we need to use all thetools God has given us in the mosteffective, synergistic way that we can.The Church grows as each part doesits respective work.

Step Four: After one year, we willswitch over from airing the 3D-minutetelevision program to airing effectivetelevision advertisements for The PlainTruth. This is a decision that needs tobe made while we are still in a posi­tion to plan for it, rather than lackingthe foresight by putting it off until wehave no choice.

We cannot afford to keep paying forthe exorbitantly high and continuallyrising cost of television time. We havehad to carefully and prayerfully askourselves, "What is the best use oftelevision for the Church at thistime?"

I know there are some who will feelthat we should never cease to producea 30-minute TV program regardless ofwhether it may be an inefficient use ofthe resources God gives us. But I hopeall will remember, the Church did notstart its work through a television pro­gram.

Herbert Armstrong began hispreaching on radio, and the methodwas effective in its time as his chiefmeans of spreading the gospel. Theradio program bore fruit, and in time,congregations were raised up. Later,radio gave way to television, and the

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be fed spiritually on the Sabbath. Astime went on, congregations becamelarger, and more congregations wereadded. Through this process, Goddemonstrated where the fertile groundlay.

But until now, there was never ashift from the policy of spreading seedas far and wide as budgets permit toone of focusing and concentrating theseed in the places where God had 1

shown us he was giving us fertile 'ground-the places where congrega­tions had grown up.

That policy will now change. I donot have to explain to you that televi­sion is a very expensive medium ofcommunication. Television dollarsmust be spent wisely-not wasted inareas where God is not grantinggrowth. Jesus told the disciples not tobother with areas that did not receivethe gospel (Matthew 10:13-14).

Television will be used to supportandsup~ementwhatGodisdoing-­

where he is doing it. We must notsquander resources by placing themwhere God is not at work.

We will direct our TV program­ming to the regions where God hasraised up congregations-and whereour ministers are responding to head­quarters' direction and are leadingtheir congregations to evangelismand growth. As I have been explain­ing for some time now, headquarters'role is to nurture, support, guide andstrengthen the local congregations sothat the whole Body of Christ canwork together in unity in the gospel.

The television program and ThePlain Truth cannot be, nor have theyever been, all there is to the presenta­tion of the gospel. The gospel alsoneeds to be seen and felt, made real,through contact with the people ofGod. It is made real to people as theysee it in action in the lives of believers,and begin to find fellowship with com­mitted Christians.

pastors and congregations can accom­plish in the work of building up theBody of Christ in love, and in reachingout with the gospel.

I do want to make it clear from theoutset that our first priority in con­structing Church halls will be given tocongregations that are actively in­volved in evangelistic programs, suchas the growing Open House program.

Step Two: Television time buyingwill target the regions where God hasraised up congregations, and wherethose congregations are actively involvedin local evangelism.

Beginning in the days when we hadonly very few local congregations, theChurch developed the strategy of usingradio, and later, television program­ming, along with Plain Truth advertis­ing and circulation, to spread the seedof the gospel as far and as wide as bud­gets permitted.

As the years progressed, God led usto rai e up congregations in centrallocations, where those whom he calledcould come together to fellowship and

studies, classes, clubs, training ses­sions, youth instruction and activities,special programs, outreach activities,church socials and community activi­ties.

Our buildings will be equipped witha nursery for babie and toddlers, akitchen for meal preparation forsocials and other activities, rooms forcounseling, choir practice, club meet­ings and classroom instruction, as wellas a pastor's office. The main seatingarea will also serve as a gymnasiumfloor, and the facility will also containlocker rooms.

A Church-owned building will alsoprovide a settled presence for theChurch in our members' communi­ties, which will greatly facilitate theevangelistic work of the local congre­gation. Money the Church is currentlyspending on weeki rental of halls,halls we can typicall use only a cou­ple of hours a week for Sabbath ser­vices, will be channeled into mortgageand maintenance costs for our ownbuildings.

The building program will taketime, of course. Prototypes will give usexperience to improve later buildings,and we will work from a schedulebased on priority con iderations, pro­ceeding as rapidly as is feasible. I saythis not to hold back the excitement,but simply to remind us that we mustbe realistic as to how soon your partic­ular congregation will have a hall.

Besides the valuabl benefits I havealready mentioned, very business­man in the Church knows it is simplya far more sensible practice in thelong run to build eq ity in propertythan it is to allow the same money toevaporate on rent.

More details will orne later, butthis overview gives ou the basic pic­ture. I think you are probably just asthrilled about this new step as I am. Itis definitely going to be a tremendousboon in helping facilitate what our

CHURCH HALL-Computer rendering of new church building. [By Matt Faulkner]

ministers alike, a fact that is definitelyencouraging to me, and illustrates thefact that God is leading us in unity.

Step One: Begin a program of con­structing local Church buildings for ourcongregations. It has been the policy ofthe Church, with only one or twoexceptions, to use rented halls for ourSabbath services rather than to investin our own Church buildings. Thispolicy has presented many handicapsover the years.

Besides the con tant struggle to findsomething adequate to meet in, andthe inability to schedule needed activi­ties and programs at convenient timesduring the week due to the lack of andexpense of facilities, is the simple factthat our congregations have not beenable to have a clearl defined presencein the communit . That policy willnow change.

Our O\\I'n Church halls will providepermanent facilitie we can put to fulluse all week for all the many activitiesand programs that lend toward ahealthy congregation, including Bible

Tuesday February 15, 1994

Steps forwardWith this in mind, I now want to

announce the new and exciting stepsthe Church will be taking to facilitateand support this vital, biblical thrustin the commission God has given us!Some of these steps have been recom­mended by many of our members and

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continually and diligently look to Godfor hi will, to understand what hewould have us do and how he wouldhave us do it.

God expects us to use our minds,our talents, our creativity, our exper­tise, our intelligence-all of which arehis gifts to us-to his glory. In otherwords, God will lead us if we reallywant him to, but he will not do the jobfor u . He wants us to grow, to learn,to improve, to put to use what he hasgiven us, and above all, to have faith inhim, to trust him, to rely on him to seeus through, even when we cannot seepast the obstacles and trials that faceus, and even when we bring problemson ourselves through our lack of wis­dom or faith.

When we are faithful to him, he willsee us through all trials. He will inter­vene for us, even perform miracles forus at times, and always provide us thecourage and the faith to endure. Godcould do the job himself. But he wantsto share this glorious work of his king­dom with his children.

This is why it is so essential for us tokeep our spiritual perspective and toregularly reorient our hearts andminds to the purpose of our lives-ourcall to unconditional surrender andundivided allegiance to our Creator,Redeemer and Sustainer.

That is why we have been spendingextra time in prayer and fasting, clear­ing our minds from the distractionssociety offers and becoming filled withgodly priorities and zeal for the laborGod has set before us.

As I wrote in my last letter, I feelGod has impressed on me the need forcertain important decisions affectingour approach to spreading the gospel,and I said I would announce them thistime. I asked that you would continueto pray earnestly that God will draw i

us closer to him, and that he will helpus to know him and Jesus Christdeeply and intimately.

I asked you to pray that he wouldopen our eyes of faith to the incompa­rable power and joy of the gospel, andthat he would bring us to deeper unityand commitment in Christ. And Iasked you to pray that he would fill uswith his unsurpassing love and stir uswith his zeal for the harvest work hehas given us in his field!

I believe God is answering tho eprayers! I believe he is, and has beenfor some time, leading us to mobilizehis people, to more fully understandand go to work as the Body of Christin the way Paul described in Ephe­sians 4:16: "From him the whole body,joined and held together by every sup­porting ligament, grows and buildsitself up in love, as each part does itswork."

As I wrote about last time in moredetail, and have been writing about forthe last couple of years, God calls allhis people into the field, and each onehas work to do according to the spiri­tual gifts God provides.

Each one is not a preacher, but eachone has a dynamic way or ways inwhich he or she has been prepared byGod to serve in the overall work of theBody, whether in a "ministry oftables," or in a "ministry of the Word"(Acts 6:2), as I explained in muchmore detail last time.

The Gos el Preac ed Around the World"Go and make disciples of all nations...

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20)

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Ambassadorstudents teachdisabled in Jordan

Thai families managefarming projects andsell produce

Brethren in God's Church are activein preaching the gospel to the world.This map shows the worldwide scopeof our work. Future maps willcontinue to focus our attention on thegospel-preaching activities ofbrethren around the world.

Plain Truth readers...attend lectures inAuckland

Melbourne brethrenraise funds for high­tech infantthermometers

John Karlson and VictorKubik visit Sabbath­keeping Ukrainians

Bible lecturesconducted in Italy

Randal Dick,BernardAndrist andOlivier Carionvisit Africa

German churchesprovide food and clothingfor victims in war-tornYugoslavia

Genevachurch sendsmonetarysupport toAfricancongregations

Bordeaux churchraises money forHaitian brethren

Ambassador Farmsprovides Guyana memberswith low-cost products

Church building inArima, Trinidad, to becompleted in April.Radio program airs inGrenada.

More than 2,500 new peopleattend public lectures in sixSpanish-speaking areas

Bible lectures and openhouses conducted inUnited States and Canada

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ANTHONY & LYNETIE PARKER

Beth Douglas of Newcastle, Aus­tra la, is pleased to announce themarriage of her daughter LynetteGaye to Anthony 'rk Parker, son ofMr and Mrs. Geoff Parker of Bris­bane. Australia The ceremony wasperformed June 20 by Don Wor­thing. Brisbane East pastor, Jenn,eAchtemchuk. and Jo.Anne Coleman.SIsters of the bride, were matrons ofhonor, and Raymond Parker. brotherof t e groom, was best man. Thec:QIJPIe I ve III Bnsbane

stone Australia Church Jud'e Bir-ell, Ann Herbert and sarah Thorn­

ton allended the bride, and BrianBoldt Tim Clark and Ashley Londonwere groomsmen The couple five IIILaunceston, Austrafia.

EARL & HOPE CAMPBELL

Hope . e, daughter of Henry andBetsy White of DetrO! , Michiganand Earl Campbell, son of Lonn eand Claroce Campbell of Ra eigh,North Carolina were unted n mar­riage June 27 The ceremony wasperformed by the groom's father, aminister in the Rale'gh churchSimona Parker was matron of honor.and Darwin Keesee was best man.The cou Ie rIVe n Allanta~Geor ia.

Susan Colleen Quinn, daughter ofTerry and Karen QUinn of Houston,Texas, and Gregory Alker. son ofCharity Alker of Carmel, New Yor ,were united in marriage June 13.The ceremony was performed by thebride's father, a moister in the Hous­ton West church Faith Nlelanderwas maid of honor. and John Mijareswas best man. The couple live inPasadena

JERRY & AUDRA BEANS

Mr and Mrs Bruce Werner of Junc­tion City, Oregon, are p eased toannounce the marriage of theirdaughter Audra Vee to Jerry Beans,son of Mr and rs. Yarrell Beans ofBennington, Kansas The ceremonywas perloirmed Nov 21 In EugeneOregon, by Glen Harmon Jr., a mm-

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Theda McQuigg and George Ritchiewere untted on marriage Sept. 18The ceremony was performed byRandall Kobernat, Kingsport, Ten­nessee, and Norton, Virginia, pastorIvadell Lauderback was matron ofhonor, and Charles Jackson wasbest man. The couple live in Gray,Tennessee.

Cathie Evans, daughter of Davidand Lea Evans. and Stephen Clark,son of Don and Kath Clark. wereunrted In marroage June 6 The cere­mony was performed by BarryWilliams, a minister on the Ulver-

and Helen Dyck of Winn peg Mari,·toba, and Lorne Cuthbert. son ofGerald and Laurel Cuthbert, wereunited in marriage Aug 21 The cer­emony was performed by OwenMurphy. Vancouver. BritiSh Colum­bia, pastor Pamela Heggestad. sis­ter of the brode, was matron ofhonor, and David Cuthberl, brotherof the groom, was best man. Thecouple live In Kamloops BrJlishColumbia

STEVEN & JUUE KRUGERJu ie Sue Rand, daugh er of Mr andMrs Richard Rand of idland,Texas, and Steven Jack Kruger, sonof Mr and Mrs Johan Kruger ofCape Town, South Africa, were unrt­ad m marriage Jan. 1 The ceremony

performed by the bride's fatherHobbs, ew Mexico, and Midlandpastor Kathy Poland was maid ofhonor. and Clyde Dicks was bestman Thecouplert e ~~

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Roxanna Alvarez, daughter ofDorothy Alvarez of santa Fe, NewMeXICO, and Cart Bonanno, son ofJoseph and Allilia Bonanno ofPhoenix. Arizona, were united inmarriage May 22. The ceremonywas performed by Cectl MaranVIlle,Phoenix North pastor Ruby Alvarez,JoMarie Arencio and Charlotte Orte­ga attended the bride, and KevonWillis, Roger Morris and RoryAlvarez attended the groom Thecou Ie live in Phoenix.

Tammy Dawn Neely, daughter ofRudy and Pat Neely of Nashville.Tennessee, and Scott Allen Haa­pasaari, son of AI and Lori Haa­pasaaro of Colorado Springs, Col­orado, were united ,n marriage Sept.5 The ceremony was performed byFred Kellers, NashVille. Tennessee,pastor. Janet Martin, Deborah Greg­ory and Stephanie Neely werebridesmaods, and Jon Haapasaan,Jeff Stoebner and Brendan Babcockwere groomsmen. The couple inGrand PraJne, Texas

MARK & PATRICIA CURRY

Patnc,a Ann Banwart daughter ofMr and Mrs Glenn Banwart andMark Scott Curry, son of Frank andMary Lou Coats. were united in mar­rlage Nov 28 The ceremony wasperformed by James Friddle, Rese­da. Cal forma, pastor VICki Pe gardwas matron of honor. and BradCurry was best man The couple va,n Shadow Hills. California

Leah Denice Dickson, daughter ofJohn and Eunice Dickson of Amar I­10, Texas, and Larry Wilham Tipp n,son of Bruce Tippin of Waterford,Michigan. and Pam Nichols of Holly,Michigan, were untted In marriageMay 23 The ceremony was per­formed by Ed Mauzey, a ministerand facutty member at AmbassadorCollege Tamara Dickson, sister ofthe bride, was ma'd of honor, andJames and Ron Tippin, brothers ofthe groom, WElfe best men. The cou­ple ~ve III Tyter, Texas

Curry of A on Ohio, and Catv nNeeson of Dallas Texas son of thela e Ola F Neason were unitedmarriage Sept 8. The ceremonywas performed by Don Hooser Dal­las, Texas, South pastor DeannaNeeson, slster-m-Jaw of the groomwas matron of honor and Garyson brother of the groom as bestman The couple fiven Da as.

GARY & DENICE RANSOM

Denice Schmidt. daughter of Gor­don and Shirley Schmidt of Orlando.Florida, and Gary Ransom ofDubois, Wyoming, were united inmarriage March 6 The ceremonywas performed by Roger Foster.pastor of the Port St. Lucie, Florida,church The~Ie live III ~bois.

THOMAS & STEPHANIECHAMBERS

Eric and Susan Frandsen of Hamil­ton, Ontario, are pleased toannounce the marriage of theirdaughter Julia Stephanie to ThomasJeffrey Chambers, son of Robertand Dons Chambers of LuIa, Geor­g'a The ceremony was perfonnedSept 4 by Kim Wenzel, Hamiltonand St. Catherines, Ontario, pastor.Michelle McCortan and KristineMcKnight. sisters of the bride, werebridesmaids, and Dan Griffin andRoger Paul were groomsmen. Thecou2!e hve in Decatur, Ill'onois.__

CHRISTOPHER & LORRUE ROSSI

Lorraine Margaret Yeager, daugh er01 Albert and Sheila Yeager of Tole­do, Ohio, and Christopher Rossi,son of Eugene and Carolyn Rossi ofWapp.ngers Falls, New York, wereunited in marriage June 27. The cer­emony was performed by the bride'sfather, a monister in the Toledochurch. Marcella Houston wasmatron of honor, and Robert Meadewas best man. The couple live inPal>!lde,cna:-,;", _

Greg and Karen Albrecht are happyto announce the engagement oftheir daug er Cherie to Troy Perryson of J.m and Betty Perry. A May29 wedding is planned

JACK & MARIA SNEAD

Maria Antonieta Larios Forte, daugh­ter of Francisco and Maria AntonietaLanos of MeXICO City, Mexico, andJack Leonard Snead Jr , son of Jackand Irene Snead of Fort Worth,Texas were unrted in marriage Nov8 III Mexico City. The ceremony wasperformed by Felipe Neri, MexicoCity pastor Mrs DUjovich wasmatron of honor, and francISCO lar­ios Jr was best man The couplefIVe ,n Garland Texas

George McElroy and Esther McE royof Tuscaloosa, Alabama arepleased to announce the engage­ment of thelf daughter RebekahLynne a DaVid John Rosenthal, sonof Mr and s James Rosenthal ofEast WlIldsor, New Jersey A June 5wedd nq III Pasadena s planned

Mr and Mrs Charles Davison ofMulberry, Indiana, are pleased toannounce the engagemen of theirdaughter Rebecca Sue to DaraJoseph Johnson, son of Mr andMrs. Miles Johnson of Jacksonville.Alabama. An Aug 14 wedding isplanned

Eric and Pat Shaw 01 Altadena, Cali­fomia, are pleased to announce theengagement of their daughter VICkiRenee to Kenneth Goodrow II, sonof Ken and Donna Goodrow ofAlamosa, Colorado A May 17 wad­ding in Gladewater, Texas, isplanned

LOVE DaVid and DeAnna (Calvert)of Albany, Oregon girl, Enn Kay­lene, Jan 8, 4:38 am, 8 pounds 2ounces, now 1 boy, 1 g rI.

HERRERA, Rick and Shauna (sayler)of Odessa, Texas, boy, StefanoJames, Dec 16, 144 p.m, 7 pounds11 6 ounces now 1 boyl 1 grl.

HUDSON, Stephen and Moira (Buik)of B~ricay, Eng and boy. MatthewStephen Dec 8 2 30 pm, 7pounds 11 ounces. now 1 boy. 1 girl

KEARSING, Joseph and Deborah(Kitler) of Albany New York, girlKathrine "Kae" Alexandar, Sept 1112:28 p.m, 7 pounds 5 ounces, firstchild

ROBERTS. Simon RD and Susan V.(House) of Thatcham, England, 9'rl,Grace-Ruth Charlotte Jan. 21,8a.m , 9 pounds 3 ounces, now 1t:9' 1 girl.

SIEDLECKI, Ludwlk and Treina(Smith) 01 Melbourne Australia, girl,Natasha Joseplune, Oct. 26, 10:15a.m 7 pounds 6 ounces, first child

STANCHI. Rob and Terri of Houston,Texas, girl, Olivia .loella, Sept. 11,8:30 p.m., 7 pounds 9 ounces, now2gorls.

STEVENS, Brian and Sheryl (Han­cock) of Atlanta, Georgia boy, Con­nor Logan, Dec 11 7 pounds 14.8ounces, first child

MAYBURY, Dan el and Dorice(Kersey) of Cornwa OntarIO, boy,Jared David Harold, July 28, 8pounds 2 ounces now 2 boys, 2girls

LARSON, Kirk and Heather (Lewis)of Anchorage Alas a, boy, LoganJames, Jan 16 341 pm., 9 pounds2 ounces, first chold.

KLASSEK, John and Rebecca (Kay)of Perth, Australoa girl LeahRachael, Dec 24 1159 p.m 9pounds 9 ounces now 3 girls

Engagements

MORGAN, Jack and Joyce (Henry)of Jacksonville, Florida, boy, JoshuaAndrew. Aug 24 549 p.m. 6pounds 10 ounces, now 1 ,1 111.

NEHK, Kevin and sandra (Hanson)of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. girl,Abby Mochelle, Aug 23, 10:31 p.m..7 pounds 14'/2 ounces. now 3 boys,l.Jlirl.

NOBIS, Walter and Margarita(Drechsler) of Hannover, Germany,girl, Naemi Marganta Oct. 6, 2:44a.m.• 4.21 kilograms, now 2 boys, 1girl.

PITCHER, Bradley and Jule (VanDer Wert) of Queens nd, Australia,girl, Brittany Caitlin, Dec. 4, 4:27a.m., 7~ds now 1~

RIFE, John and Dode (House) ofBozeman. Montana, boy, JubalEdward, July 31, 7 pounds 2'/2ounces now 2 1-=111.:.:.. _

LEWIS, Jeffrey and Audra (Isteld) ofSquamlsh, British Columbia, girl.Caitlon Ellen, Jan 7 9 pounds 2ounces, first child

GREGORY Dante and Theresa(High) of Cleveland OhiO, girl,Genevieve Audfa Jan. 11, 5:20p.m 8 pounds 4 ounces now 1boy, 1 girl.

GUIANG, Randolph and Ana (Solo­do) of Quezon C ty Philippines. girl,Andrea Clarosse Nov 2, 3:30 p.m ,6 pounds 8 ounces now 2 boys, 1girl

Mf and Mrs Lionel Mooi of Bramp­ton, Ontario. are happy to announcethe engagement of eir daughterLesley-Ann to Enc McBurney ofYoungstown. Ohio A July 3 weddingIII Canada is planned

Mr and Mrs Paul Petranek of Dal­las, Texas, are pleased to annotXlC6

the engagement of their daughterMK:helIe to Joseph Vanek. son of Mr.and Mrs Frank Vanek of Houston,Texas An early June wedding inDallas IS planned

Mf and Mrs. Lawrence Zacharias ofKelowna, British Columbia. are CALVIN" JUANITA NEASONhappy to announce the engagement I Juanita Curry, daughter of Clara B

Jan 10, 3:35 am 6 pounds 12ounces first child

EVERMAN, Ma RaVia (Adkins)of O'Fallon M ssou I, boy DavidAllen, Aug 17 1 20 am, 6 pounds11 ouncesl now 2 boys=~ _

FAR ELL, Broan and Basia (Jarosz)of Kingston OntarIO 9 rI ElizabethAnne Nov 18 840 am , 6 poundsnow 1 boy, 2 gorts

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DEll, Michael and Carol (Stuber) ofMedicine Hat. Alberta, boy. BradleyAdam Michael, Dec. 29. 1 a.m.. 8pounds 10'/. ounces. now 1 boy, 3girls.

DENNISON, Blaine and Gloria(Scurr) of Pasadena, boy, DavidGrant. Nov. 25. 4:42 am., 7 pooods8 ounces, now 2 boys

DEWYER, James Jr and Judy(Rothrock) of Palm Springs, Califor­nia. boy, Branden James, Jan 11,5am 7 pounds 13 ounces, firstchild

DAY, Gregory and Heidi (Werner) ofPortland, Oregon, girl, CarlenMichelle, Jan. 16, 9:04 pm., 8pounds 9 ounces, first child.

BirthsAlFE, John and Kathleen (Moore) ofPhtladelphia, Pennsylvania, girl,KaJtIyn Anne. Nov 17, 6:30 a.m., 6pounds 15 ounces, now 1 boy, 1girl.

BORG, Michael and Arlene (Dion) ofBrooklyn, New York, girl, VanessaGenoveffa, Dec. 17, 8:02 a.II1., 7~nds 10 ounces, first child

CAMPAU, Daniel and Jenna(Maclearnsberry) of Grand Rapids,Michigan, girl. Brina Lee. Dec. 25.3:10 p.m.• 9 pounds 4 ounces, now2 girls

CAMPBELL. Scott and Lori (Gan­non) of Enid, Oklahoma, boy, law­son Chns opher, Oct. 15, 11 p.m1 7~nds91kounces. firstch~d.

CARLSON, Dere and Usa {Hille­brand) of Peoria. Illinois, boy, DavidRusse , July 6, 644 p.m., 9 pounds,now 1~, 1 g,rI.

CASE. Vern and JeanKle (Edelbach)of Big Sandy, girl. Vachelle Renee,Nov 22. 4:20 am. 7 pounds 7ounces. 2 boys (liS deceased) and1 girl.

DAWAL, Greg and Una (Quinto) ofDagupan. Philippines. girl, GIendaJe,Sept 4, 1105 a.m , 6 pounds 3ounces. first ch,ld.

DOUGALL DaVid and Caroline(Taylor) of Reading, England. girl,Lauren Elise, Aug 22,415 p.m.. 9pounds 5 ounces, first child.

DZATOR, Daniel and Patience(Dogbe) of Accra, Ghana. boy,Godsway KudlO, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., 7pounds 6 ounces, nowl.boy, 1 gorl

EVANS, Jack and Pat (Sorensen) ofSoldotna Alaska, girl, Katie Lee,

Tuesday, February 15, 1994 The Worldwide News 7

AUCEHART

HART, Alice Jane. 92. of MiltonKeynes, England. died Oct 31. Sheis SUrviVed by one daughter. Hilda;and one brother Ted

HENRY HANSARD SR.

HANSARD, Henry P Sr, 54. 01 Fay­etteville. North Carolina, died Dec. 8of a heart attack He is survived byhis wife. Lefia; SIX children. Henry Jr..Randclph, Tonya. Vincent, Ralph andSarah; one stepson. Patrick Hicks;three sisters. Sarah Taylor. VirginiaDay and Connie Perry; one brother.Robert; seven grandchildren; andseveral nIeceS and nephews.

and 28 grandChildren.

PRATI Eric. 78, of Leicester En­gland died sept 14 of A zheimer'sdisease and mull pie strokes He issurvived by his daughte' Su onebrother Cyr I. and one sister. Ivy

ALLWORTH Rta 40, 01 Washougal.Washington, died Oct. 14 of cancerShe IS survived by her husband,Bruce; IWo sons. Ben and Chris; twosisters, Gayle Verner and Kay Chris­tian' her parents, Bill and RebaIrwin. and her grandparents.

YANKUS, Randall A 35, of Rock·ford, Illinois died Dec. 31 after alengthy Illness. He is SUrviVed by hisWife. Frances; his parents, Richardand Mary; two sisters; eight nieces;and three nephews. His mother.Carol, and one brother. Rick. pre­ceded him In death.

WICKERSHAM. Arlene A.. 73. ofEvansville, Wisconsin, died Jan. 3She is survived by five sons, threesisters. one brother. 16 grandchil­dren and four great-grandchildren.

SENG. Chester H.. 97. of Winter.Wisconsin. died Nov. 23. He is sur­vived by two sons, Roland andFrank; six daughters, Reila, Helen,Pearl, Vera. Grace and Shirley;

GRAHAM. William Edward, 83. ofWanasey England, died Jan. 1 aftera stroke He is SUrvIVed by one SIS­ter. Hilda, and one stepson. RonCoutts.

JOHN CHURCH OJ

CHURCH. John E III, 48, of Jack­sonvi Ie Florida died Oct 7 of LouGehng's disease He IS SUrvIVed byhiS wife, Dianne Dantzler; twodaughters, Teresa Lawrence andMISty Christiansen; one son, RobertEdward and his tather John EChurch Jr

MAHRINGER, Karl, 80, of PerthAustralia, died Jan 12 01 cancer. HeIS surVived by his Wife. Kathleen;one daughter. Elizabeth Bekker; oneson-on-law John Bekker; and fourgrandchildren. Nicole. AndrewSteven and SCott.

Bruce Pinkney. one brother. Cliff;and nine grandchildren One son.Bnan, one daughter, Rosalie. andone sister. Francis Kimps. precededhim In death.

BARNETT. Arthur L 82. of Alton, II ­nois. died Jan 5 He is survived byhiS Wife Celeste, one daughter.Jane; lour grandchildren, and fivegreat-grandchildren

KELLY. Laurence Edward. 85. ofEdmonton, Alberta, died Dec 21.He is survived by his wife of 57years. Thelma; one son. Bruce; adaughter-in-law, Sonia: a daughter­in-law, Barbara; one son-in-law.

ZIMMERMAN, Madge O. Tabor. 90,of Decatur, IlIOOs, died Oct. 8 SheIS survived by three daughters, MaryLevander. Ruth Halliburton andDana Lottridge; four sons. RobertTabor. David Tabor. Riley Tabor andFred Tabor, one sister, PaulineMooney; 23 grandchildren; 26 great­grandchildren; three great-great­grandchildren, and numerousnieces and nephews.

BILL ASHLEY

ASHLEY. Bill 66, of Gadsden.Alabama. died Dec. 30. He is sur­Vived by his wife of 45 years Mar­Jorie SCott, three sons. Frank, Scottand Andy; three daughters-in-law,Tommie. Connie and Jean; SIXgrandchildren. Kendra, Richard,Joshua, Zachary Carolyn and Victo­ria; and one great-grandson. Daniel.Mr. Ashley was a local churCh elderin the Gadsden church.

one brother. one sister and twograndchildren preceded him ondeath

RATLIFF, Annie Mae, 79. of Black­fool, Idaho, died Jan 2 She IS sur­vived by one son. Paul; and onebrother, Buck. Two brothers and onesister preceded her In death.

JOHNSON, Myrtle I., 83, of Fargo.North Dakota. died March 31 She issurvived by one son, Allen onedaughter-in-law, Tanya. and twograndchildren, Tiffany and Brandon

BRISTER, Ruby Nora, 75.01 Pollock.Louisiana. died Dec. 24 from dia­betes and congestIVe heart failureShe is SUrvIVed by one son. Earl; IWodaughters, Kathryn Phillips andDorothy Brister; one brother. JimHughes; four sisters, Eloise Fair­cloth, Ethel Andrews, Essie Mcintyreand Avis Prevette; nine grandchil­dren; and two great-grandchildren.Her husband, Stephen Earl, preced­ed her in death

Obituaries

RICHARDSON. Albert 90, of Stock­ton. Kansas, died Dec. 23. He is sur­vived by IWo brothers, IWo sons, IWodaughters, six grandchildren, sevengreat-grandchildren and one great­great-grandchild. His wife. Frona.

MOORE, Margaret F, 84, of Canton.Ohio, died Dec. 1 of a heart attack.She is survived by one son, onedaughter-in-law, three grandchildrenand three great-grandchildren

GRANTHAM, Patricia, 73, of Wat­ford. England. died Dec. 18 after asecond heart attack. She was anemployee of the Chancellor's Officeat Ambassador College BricketWood for 14 years before retinng In1974.

Arthur and Imogen King of Bradford,England, celebra ed the" 50th wed­ding anniversary Dec. 9. Bradfordbrethren honored them With twopieces of Crown Derby chona. TheKings have eight children. 20 grand­children and two great-grandchil­dren

Illinois celebrated their 60th wed­dng anniversary Dec. 30 Peoria. III­nois brethren honored them with areceplJOn Jan. 8. The Hunters haveone son, Robert. one daughter, San­dra Sword, two granddaughters;and one grandson.

AnniversariesMade of Gold

ALBERT & MARY WILCOX

Albert and Mary Wilcox 01 Canowln­dra. Australia, celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary Feb. 5. Theyhave two sons. five daughters andsix grandchildren.

LARRY & IRENE HUNTER

Larry and Irene Hunter of LaSalle,

Anthony and Jeanette Laitkep ofWharton Texas celebra ed thelf25th wedding anniversary Nov 16.They have two sons Craig andStephen

Anniversaries

MELVEN & IVIRNE ALLEN

Melven and II/lfne Allen of Big Sandycelebrated their 35th weddinganniversary Oct 9. They have twosons. Monte and Jesse IWo daugh­ters. Becky and Amy, two sons-in­law. Jayson and Rardi two daugh­ters-in-Iaw Sherry and Sally andfive grandchJldren, Amanda Dusty,Corio Brandon and Chase. Mr. andMrs Allen serve as deacon anddeaconess in the Big Sandy AM.church.

Peter and Darlene Meldrum ofAlgonac. Michigan. celebrated their30th wedding anniversary Aug 29.They have one son. five daughtersand five grandchildren.

ister In the Eugene church TracyStrnad and Heidi Day. sisters of thebride, attended the bride. and Oal/ldCarson and Jeff Strnad weregroomsmen. The couple liven Sali­na Kansas.

HAROLD & ESTHER MAYBURY

Harold and Esther Maybury of Syra­cuse, New York celebrated their35th wedding anniversary Feb. 15They have SIX children and fivegrandchildren. Mr and Mrs May­bury serve as deacon and dea­coness In the Syracuse church.

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television program also bore fruit, as itstill does.

But the question is not whether theprogram bears fruit-it does. Thequestion is whether the expense is jus­tified. Television is not the only way tobear fruit. It is, however, one of themost expensive.

There is another question that wemust also take into consideration. Istelevision currently an appropriatemedium for preaching the gospel?Television evangelism does not have agood name. It is continually the bruntof ridicule or disgust, attitudes stem­ming from excesses of certain well­known personalities.

Our goal is to reach people, to showthem that Christ is good. But even tobe in the lV evangelism business is tobe thought of by many of the very pe0­

ple we need to reach with the gospelas untrustworthy, as money hungry,as big spenders, as big wasters or ascharlatans.

Obviously, The World Tomorrow isnot that way, but when the averageAmerican thinks of lV religion, theseare images that come to mind. Thatalone would not be a reason not to usetelevision, of course, but it is a factorwe ought to be aware of.

Let me stress one thing more. Weare not going off television. We aresimply using it more effectively andcost-efficiently. While television maynot be the best use of our resourcesfor preaching the gospel, it can be agood means of advertising our maga­zine and booklets.

Personal: Using TV more efficientlyIt will definitely be exciting to see

the Church's advertisements appear­ing regularly on lV in your area. And,of course, there is always the possibili­ty that God may lead us to use lV inother creative ways in the future.

I also wanted to mention, though itis not a concrete plan as yet, that weare investigating the possibility of pro­ducing a IS-minute, weekly radio ser­mon that would air on a good quality,but inexpensive FM station, only indties where we have local congrega­tions. This would not be for the pur­pose of offering or getting response tobooklets or magazines, but rather forairing a spiritual message and inform­ing listeners that we have a congrega­tion in town where they can hearmore of that kind of preaching.

This program would be designed towork in harmony with all the othersupport systems provided by head­quarters for the local congregation. Ido not know yet whether thisapproach would be practical and cost­effective, but I will update you about itas we look into it more thoroughlyand I have more information.

Until recently, all the evangelisticwork of the Church rested solely onheadquarters' effort of television andpublishing. The whole Body was notinvolved, except in financial supportand in prayer.

Today, Jesus Christ has led us to seethat headquarters must promote thespiritual work of the entire Body ofChrist, providing the nurture, encour­agement, support, educational materi­als, training opportunities, facilitiesand other needs so the whole Bodycan work together, unified and

healthy, in his work.. That leads us tothe next step.

Step Five: When the switchover toTV advertising occurs, the TelevisionDepartment will devote its energy toproducing effective, high quality videopresentations for use in local churchtraining programs for adults andyouths. Many of our members arealready familiar with the value andsuccess of the "Let's Talk" video mar­riage seminar program that was pro­duced by our Television Department.

There is much more of this kind ofwork that will prove of great value toour members, as well as to visitors.This use of our television resourceswill focus on the needs of our mem­bers, their families, their children,their jobs, personal growth, relation­ships and growth in Christ-part of anoverall program of bringing directly toour members the kinds of materialsthat will benefit them in an immediateand personal way.

The Television Department will alsoproduce video programs for use dur­ing the annual festivals that will keepmembers abreast of what headquar­ters is doing, what other congrega­tions are involved in and updated onthe growth of the Church around theworld.

New evangelistic thrustBesides the above steps, and some­

thing I believe all of us will greatlyrejoice about, we are also going toimplement an exciting new thrust inevangelism to preach the gospel andraise up new congregations in otherareas of the world, beginning first inFrench-speaking Africa-without rely­ing on mass media as the basis of our

work. The new plan is based directlyon the biblical model of the apostlePaul's work. as outlined by Luke in thebook of Acts. I will give you moredetails about this important new pro­gram in my next letter.

I hope you can see that I am takingseriously what I believe God is leadingus, through his instrnction in his Word,to do. We are called into the Body ofChrist to be Christians, to be Christ­like, to get involved in his work, toenter into his harvest field, to followhim, to worship him, to serve him, tobe unified in him and to bring gloryand honor to him. That means all ofus, each according to his or her gifts.

Headquarters must lead the way,cast the vision and provide the supportand help necessary, through massmedia, publications, training andteaching materials, doctrinal purityand administrative support to fa~ili­

tate what our pastors and congrega­tions need to do. And above all, everyone of us needs to grow unceasingly infaith in Christ, increasing in his loveand coming to know him more andmore.

Let's be sure that we don't allow thispast month of prayer and fasting to bemerely a four-week change of pace. Letit be the beginning of a new chapter inour Christian lives, a new beginning inour relationship with Jesus Christ, thestart of a deep personal commitmentthat goes beyond the mere outwardperson. It is only in Jesus Christ thatwe have life, and only in him that ourwork has any true value.

Please join with me in praying forGod's blessing and success as weundertake the steps I have outlinedabove. I doubt we can imagine thethrilling work. God has yet ahead of us!

8 The Worldwide News Tuesday, February 15, 1994

Film of minister's son's ordeal wins awardLOS ANGELES-An audi­

ence of television producersand media artists marveledas associate pastor HowardDavis lifted his 7-year-oldson Benjamin to the micro­phone at the American FilmInstitute's (AFI) award cere­mony for excellence in docu­mentary television Feb. 3.

"I want to thank God," theformerly autistic Benjaminsaid, "and thank you for giv­ing my dad the award so Icould go to Disneyland andride the Matterhorn." Theaudience burst into laughterand applause.

Mr. Davis serves the Port­land East and Hood River,Oregon, churches. He pro­duced " ...And Still Climb­ing," which the AFI judged

o. 1 in limited budget U.S.documentar television in1993.

Aired 10 times in Portlandover cable, the 60-minutepiece shows Benjamin's de­scent into autism from whenhe was 18 months old. Thevideo record of recovery fromautism was a resource thatprofessionals told Benjamin'sparents would be useful for

other professionals and par­ents of autistic children.

Autism is a neurologicaldisorder caused by braindamage in a developing fetus,and it affects how a child inte­grates sensory information,

Howard and Benjamin Davis

communicates and relates topeople and the world.

Mr. Davis and his wife,Patti, fought Benjamin'sautism with parental loveand professional care, ac­cording to a feature article inthe Jan. 20 Oregonian, thestate's leading newspaper.

Benjamin was born nineweeks premature and

weighed two pounds. Henearly died after he wasdelivered by an emergencyCaesarean section. His heartstopped beating for aboutfour minutes during delivery.He spent seven weeks in anincubator. At age 3 he wasdiagnosed with moderate tosevere autism on the medicalscale, and severe autism onthe educational scale.

Benjamin has only onetrait of autism left of hisoriginal 11 traits and is con­sidered medically recovered.It takes at least eight traits ofthe potential 16 to be med­ically diagnosed autistic.

The Church provided somehealth insurance for Ben­jamin's therapy sessions. TheOregonian noted that Churchmembers supplied spiritualand emotional support.

Reported The Oregonian:"Howard Davis said prayeroften helped him find hisway through the ordeal. 'Thisis no Pollyanna story,' Davissaid. 'We had to sacrifice ourlives for three years so thatBenjamin could have a life.As a minister I feel the handof God has been with us.' "

Booklets translated for UkraineBy Victor Kubik

The Russian and Ukrainian language production of ourbooklets Why Were You Born? and God's Festivals andHoly Days, completed before the 1993 Feast, was truly aninternational effort.

The translations were done in St. Petersburg, Russia,and Kiev, Ukraine; the content checked by Cliff andSimone Worthing in Australia, and Oleh Zajac in Pasade­na; the typesetting and final proofreading done by LindaThomsen of the German Office; and the printing done inGermany. The translators sent their completed transla­tions to the German Office by computer or mailed themfrom Finland or Estonia.

Once the German Office had the translations, Mrs.Thomsen worked on the layout, experimenting with textand pages. The translated booklets went to the printerbefore the 1993 Feast of Tabernacles, so I could take themto the Ukraine in November.

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jail, hindered in his attemptsto counsel and baptize.

Joseph Mbarga, the deaconwho accompanied us, saidthat the first thing he wasasked when we pulled intothe town square and got outof the vehicle was whetherwe had checked in with theprefect of police, and whetherwe had permission to con­duct religious activities.

Our deacon replied that wehad no need to request thepermission, that we were rec­ognized in Cameroon andhad the right to go there, seeour people and preach thegospel as we wished. Thatwas the end of the matter.

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and tie, she in a nice dress.They lived 35 kilometers (20miles) a ay, and they had setout on foot at 1 a.m. just tomeet us.

There is nothing like beingable to touch the livesof these people. Theirsimple, pure religionand faith is both asource of encourage­ment and correctionfor Westerners suchas ourselves who have,v,'ithout intending to,come to take manyimportant spiritualand physical blessingsfor granted.

We benefit greatlyo being legal­

ly recognized as achurch in this part ofthe world. Mr. An­drist told us that thefirst time he went to

Makak to meet prospectivemembers he was asked if hehad gone to the prefect ofpolice and asked permissionto meet with these people. Hehad not.

The prefect of police did notapprove of Mr. Andrist's activ­ities, and he spent the night in

CHAD

AFRICA

NIGERIAo~ CENTRAL

CAtA'i.~O AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Douala••Yaounde

Makak

11000 miles

I 1000 kilometers

Atlantic Ocean

I could hardly see straight.When we finally arrived in

Makak, we got out of the carand began to greet the shy,wonderful people who gath­ered to meet us. I was intro­duced to a man and his wife,Mr. and Mrs. Odilon Ntyam.

He was dressed in a suit

turned off the highway ontoa narrow dirt road andbounced for several hours.We went through jungleforests, saw monkeys in thetrees and I got so carsick that

OPEN MINDS-Olivier Carion answers new­comers' questions at a public Bible lecture inDouala, Cameroon.

On the road to MakakWednesday night, Dec. 8,

we were greeted by theYaounde church, probablythe senior congregation inFrancophone Africa.

Early Thursday we jour­neyed in a four-wheel-drivevehicle to see some scatteredbrethren in the provincialtown of Makak.

We drove for an hour,

Our objective must be totrain the excellent core thatGod has provided to be lead­ers in generating growthamong their people.

After we have a core ofcongregations andleaders who havecome into the Churchin the French lan­guage, it opens thedoor for them to be abridge to others whomay be spirituallyreceptive, but wouldneed to respond andbe fed in their triballanguage.

After we had a get­together with thebrethren in Doualaand a night's rest, wedrove to Yaounde, thecapital. Cameroon ismuch more Westernand enjoys a higherstandard of living-and high­er prices.

Yet the unemployment ratein Cameroon is about 75 per­cent. Most of the 25 percentemployed just received a paycut.

Despite that, the brethrenare doing well. They haveadequate food, although thediet is simple. They have ade­quate clothing, although theydid appreciate the clothingMr. Andrist and Mr. Carlonhad brought.

TROOPERS-Mr. and Mrs.Odilon Ntyam walked 20 milesthrough the jungle to meettheir foreign guests.

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Mr. Tkach was thinking ofthem and that the Churchremembered them. Mr.Tkach had prepared a per­sonal video message for eachof the seven groups we met.

Jean-Jacques doudou­mou, a local church elder andour only ordained minister inFrancophone (French-speak­ing) Africa, has been used byGod to be of great benefit tothe Church as well as to thenation.

We had planned to bringMr. Ndoudoumou and hisfamily to Big Sandy for train­ing at a ador College,then we recognized that Godis using Mr. Ndoudoumou ina powerful way to serve hiscountry.

This underscores the focalpoint of our efforts in Fran­cophone Africa. The potentialfor growth is so large as to bealmost overwhelming, yet theresources are small becausefinancial subsidies havediminished.

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