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“Telling the stories of what God is doing in the lives of His people” 14 in every issue... 3 President’s Perspective 4 New Members 6 Youth in Action 7 Beyond our Borders 8 Family Ties 9 Healthy Choices 10 Extreme Grace 11 Conversations with God 12 Sharing our Hope 13 ConeXiones 24 AMH News 25 Andrews University News 26 News 30 Mileposts 31 Classifieds 34 School Notes 36 Announcements 37 Partnership with God 38 One Voice 39 Profiles of Youth in this issue... An experiment in Christian education and a shared vision of E.A. Sutherland, Percy Magan and Ellen White, Emmanuel Missionery College took its name from the idea that where people and resources unite to train young people to embrace God’s vision, a sense of Emmanuel (God with us) would produce outcomes unprecedented in educational institutions. Now Andrews University continues that legacy for a new generation. features... Gary Burns, Editor 14 Rethinking Education by Meredith Jones Gray and Keri Suarez 20 Oh, We Are the Pathfinders Strong! by Diane Thurber The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box 287, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0287. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, MI, and additional mailing o≈ces. Yearly subscription price is $9.00. Vol. 101, No. 10. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P. O. Box 287, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0287. Lake Union Herald Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation Average Actual No. for Year for Sept. Issue This Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation was Total number of copies 37,351 35,186 filed on August 15, 2009, with the U.S. Postal Service for the Lake Total paid or requested outside-county mail subs 109 109 Total paid or requested inside-county mail subs 3 3 Union Herald, for publication number 0194-908X, a magazine Sales through dealer, carriers, street vendors 0 0 owned and published by the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Other classes mailed through USPS 0 0 Adventists, 8903 U.S. Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; P.O. Box Total paid and/or requested circulation 112 112 287, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0287. It is published 12 times a year Total free outside-county distribution 35,861 33,696 Total free inside-county distribution 1,378 1,378 at a subscription price of $9.00 (domestic). For further information, Other classes mailed free through USPS 0 0 contact Gary Burns, editor, or Diane Thurber, managing editor, 269- Total free through carriers or other means 0 0 473-8242, at the same address above. Total free distribution 37,239 35,074 Total distribution 37,351 35,186 The following figures for the extent and nature of circulation apply Copies not distributed 200 200 to the year ending with the September 2009 issue of the Lake Union Total 37,551 35,386 Herald and were printed in the October 2009 issue of this publication. Percent paid and/or requested circulation 30% 32% 2 | Oc t o b e r 2 0 0 9 • L a k e U n i o n H e r a l d T h e L a k e U n i o n He r a l d i s a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e .
President’s Perspective b y d o n l i v e s a y , l a k e u n i o n p r e s i d e n t A Faith-Building Place The discussion about creation and other varying ideas of origins has been taking place for a long time in society and, yes, within our church. The topic of creation goes to the core of the validity of Scripture and our identity and purpose individually and collectively for our church’s apocalyptic place in history. While attending the recent Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) convention, I visited the Andrews University booth. A faith-affirming statement caught my eye on one panel of the booth: “At Andrews University we seek to advance the rigorous study of the sciences in relationship to our Creator within the context of a distinctly Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. “We seek to perceive and understand our Creator through the study of what He has made in order to better serve humanity and care for the creation. This involves scholarship and research, growing the analytical and creative abilities, and achieving a depth of understanding of modern scientific disciplines. The ultimate goal of this Spirit-centered study and service is to find greater personal integrity and a strengthened faith commitment.” The whole statement is meaningful within the relationship of faith and science. I hope you caught the last phrase—“a strengthened faith commitment.” This speaks to the core of why we have Seventh-day Adventist schools—to strengthen each individual student in his or her faith and to build a life-long engagement within our students in the message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As my new relationship with Andrews University deepens, I am becoming acquainted with, and am very thankful for, our dedicated professors. I have seen and heard of those who carefully and prayerfully guide students through the gauntlet of issues facing young minds in today’s world. It is an extremely delicate but vitally important skill to teach truth, to acknowledge the questions a sinful world poses, to guide the discussion and then at appropriate times to stand before students and proclaim a personal understanding and conviction that endorses the scriptures. When this takes place successfully, faith is built in the hearts of students. As our students graduate and leave the confines of our campuses, they will be challenged with difficult dilemmas in areas of science, ethics and philosophy. What better place than a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education to prepare our youth to stand on the Holy Scriptures with faith and intellectual confidence In the front of the Bible, Genesis 1:1 speaks of our origins: “In the beginning God created...” The back of the book summarizes the message of the whole book—God’s plan for eternity. Revelation 22:20 says, “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (NKJV). Vi s i t w w w. L a k e Un i o n He r a l d . o r g L a k e U n i o n H e r a l d • Oc t o b e r 2 0 0 9 | 3
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