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ANNIVERSARIES
E Vice presidents elected are Guillermo E. Biaggi, Artur Stele, Abnor De Los Santos, Geoffrey Mbwana and Thomas Lemon, and two new names, Maurice Valentine and Audrey Andersson.
the inspired and revealed Word of God.”
writings of Ellen G. White with hearts
It also states that “through the Holy
willing to follow [her] counsels and
Scriptures, God has revealed Himself
instructions,” adding, “We believe that
and His will to humanity,” adding that
the study of her writings brings us closer
“the whole Bible is inspired and must be
to God and His infallible Word — the
understood as a whole in order to arrive
Scriptures — providing us a transforming
at correct conclusions as to the truth on
and faith-uplifting experience.”
any revealed topic.” Compiled by Rachel Scribner, NAD Communication, and Katie Fellows, Lake Union Communication
In another part of the resolution, delegates emphasize that they “believe that the Bible is the prophetic Word of God,” and add, “We commit ourselves to
Norman and Janet Clear celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 12, at their daughter, Vickie Russell’s home in Sheridan, Ind. They were married on June 8, 1952, in the Anderson Adventist church.
prayerfully study and follow the Bible, the living and effective Word of God.” Statement of Confidence in the Writings of Ellen G. White Likewise, delegates voted to approve the Statement of Confidence in the other items, emphasizes the connection between the Bible and her writings. In it, delegates state that they “express … deep gratitude for God’s prophetic guidance of the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” adding, “We believe that the writings of Ellen G. White were inspired by the Holy Spirit and are Christ-centered and Bible-based.” Delegates also state that they commit themselves “to prayerfully study the
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Writings of Ellen G. White, which, among
E The Lake Union was represented by 13 delegates, including executive secretary Elden Ramirez, president Ken Denslow and treasurer Glynn Scott.
After graduating from Indiana Academy in 1951, Norman went to work at the National Tile Factory in Anderson. There he met Janet Cobb, a secretary for the company who took messages out to the foreman in the plant. After dating for a while, Norman proposed, but Janet said she would never marry him unless they had the same religion. Norman started Bible studies with her and, a week before they were married, Janet was baptized into the Adventist church. Three days before their first wedding anniversary, Norman was inducted into the army. Sent first to Camp Pickett, Vir., he was then transferred to Ft. Sam Houston in
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