Session Delegate The delegate's quick glance at the 56th General Conference Session activities in Utrecht, Holland. Saturday . July 1, 1995 Re-Elected! Delegates Vote Folkenberg to a Second Term "No one is smart enough to lead this Church," said R.S. Folkenberg after being re-elected president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). "It can only be led by our Lord Jesus Christ.... I pledge, under God's grace, to do the best I know how and I thank you for the privilege of serving you." Pastor Folkenberg's statements came moments after the nominating committee chair, Benjamin Reaves, and secretary, Lyn Behrens, announced his nomination as a candidate for president and the nearly unanimous vote was taken. Reactions Spirituality is one commonly noted attribute of Folkenberg, 54, who now begins a second term. His leadership record is another. "This was timely because he has led this church in global mission to reach places we have never been before," says Leo Ranzolin, a vice president of the SDA Church. "Through the power of God we have seen tremendous growth in the last five years." Joseph McCoy, an NAD conference president, also feels positive about the re- election and that Folkenberg deserves another chance. However he says that there are some issues that the world Church needs to deal with, aside from the legal matters that are relative to church reorganization. "This rather easy re-election does not mean that his programs have carte blanche," said McCoy. "The issues are too fundamental to how the Church works to be thrust upon us almost at the last minute. Regardless of the processes that the administration went through, it doesn't mean that I, as a delegate, am familiar with all the issues at hand. These issues need to be fully discussed and we need not be too hasty in our decision making." Moving Forward Where do we go from here? "Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, I believe the delegates of this worldwide church will tell us where we should go," says Ranzolin. "I believe we just have to let the Lord lead." Questions: How do you feel about the outcome of this election? "I'm not surprised...The delegates feel that he needs more time to complete the mission for which he came to office." -Clarence Wright, delegate, NAD "I was not surprised...I was very thankful for this decision." -Joachim Hildebrant, delegate, EAD "I think it's good. Folkenberg will be a great president...Wasn't he president already?" -Carmen Driessen, student, NAD Students Conduct S.S. Destination Players, a highly dynamic and innovative Christian Drama Company, includes four sponsors and eight student performers from La Sierra University, based in California. Under the direction of Dr. Edwin Zackrison, the Destination Players have been conducting workshops for Impact Utrecht '95, an outreach project of the Youth Ministries Department of all divisions. Invited by the GC Session Sabbath School Committee, the drama group will be performing during Sabbath School services, along with a supporting cast of the workshop participants. "We have found drama to be a creative and effective ministry to draw people into the message that we're trying to get across because drama holds the attention in a way that sermons do not," says Dr. Zackrison. By acting, the members of the team feel they get unique opportunities to reach out to a wider audience. Dr. Melvin Campbell, a writer and sponsor for Destination Players says, "Along with a general love for dramatic arts and theater is the love for Christ that we want to share with everyone." Concert in the Cathedral Sabbath, at 5:00 p.m., a gospel concert will be held in the famous Domkerk in Utrecht, the tower of which is visible from nearly everywhere in the city. The London Adventist Chorale, winners of the 1994 British music competition, will be preforming gospel music. The Dutch Youth Choir from the Hague will be performing as well. Admission is free but a donation is recommended. Youth Attend Lifestyle Conference While church leaders are carrying on business at this GC Session, many youth are attending a weekend-long program called "Youth to Youth" in Julianna Hall 5. This international program, directed by Pat Mutch and 26 college students is designed to encourage youth to abstain from using drugs and alcohol, and to make new friends from around the world. "We provide a fun activity for young people that promotes a positive lifestyle," says Dan Kittle, one of six staff trainers for Youth to Youth. By Friday morning, 65 youth had signed up to join in the games, drama, and workshops. According to Kittle, making new friends and learning that "you can't get any higher than life itself" is what makes Youth to Youth a unique ministry. Photo caption: "The truths contained in this book will determine the destiny of God's people whether they will proclaim God's message or simply integrate into apostate protestant churches,"says Fred Allaback, 30. Allaback-who also protested and was arrested at the 1985 GC Session- traveled from the NAD to protest the proposal for women's ordination. He's been distributing booklets supporting his views in front of the Jaarbeurs complex since Wednesday. Helpful Hints Coin Laundry Hoet's Textiel Cleaning Kanaalstraat 223 (approximately a 10 minute walk east of Jaarbeurs) Phone: 941888 Monday-Friday 8:30-16:00 hours Wednesday until 11:30 hours Wash, dry, soap for a 5 kg. load 11 guilders Eating, Shopping, etc. The train station, across the street from Jaarbeurs, is a good place to eat, mail your postcards home, change your money, ride the trains, shop, and get to downtown Utrecht. Trains Trains are one of the best ways to travel during your stay in Holland. Purchase tickets at ticket windows or at the ticket machines in the Jaarbeurs train station. To use the machines, find your destination on the alphabetical list, punch in the number and 2nd or 1st class option, choose a dated or undated ticket, regular or discounted (for special groups only), and one-way or return. The price will then be displayed. Insert your money and get your ticket. Bikes Please remember that in the Netherlands there is a difference between sidewalks and bike paths. Stay in your lane! CompuServe Access The Compuserve access number is in Amsterdam. It's a long distance call and costs about 80 cents per unit. Download your messages and answer them offline and you will be much happier with your phone bill. The number is 020- 688-0085. Published by Adventist News Network . Celeste Ryan & Jeff Scoggins, editors . Jason Wells, assistant editor