December 5, 2007

From the Desk of Don C. Schneider. . . .

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1. Frank L. Jones, retired associate treasurer of the General Conference, has passed away. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL. If you cannot attend in person you can view the services on the web at http://www.praizevision.com at 12 noon Eastern Time.

2. On Sunday, December 2, there was a constituency meeting of Oakwood College. The delegates voted to change the name of the college to Oakwood University.

3. Don Upson, treasurer of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, is considering a call to become the Vice President for Finance for Pacific Press Publishing Association, replacing Martin Ytreberg who has announced that he is retiring.

4. An update regarding the cystic tumor that was growing near my pituitary gland and cutting off my vision in November 2006: Yesterday I went for an MRI of my brain and a follow-up visit with the surgeon that took out the tumor. The good news is that there is no new growth of the tumor that caused the problem. My vision continues to be even better than it was before all of this started. Both the ophthalmologist and the surgeon said no further treatment is needed, and no need for further check-ups for several months. We are thrilled! We continue to pray for God’s protection. . . and rest in His care.

5. REALLY LIVING on the HOPE Channel this weekend will feature an interview with Hyveth Williams, pastor of the Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, California.