VOLUME XI ISSUE III FEB 12, 2015 D e a con s O r d a in e d in M in ot Article & Photo by Jacquie Biloff Jonathan Ferris, Sydney Mauti, and Victor Mogaka were ordained as deacons in the Minot Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sabbath January 10, 2015. As is the usual practice, those previously ordained are invited to come forward to pray with those being appointed. Pastor Robert Carlson and Elder Neil Biloff officiated at the service. Elders Daniel Brooks, Brian Eggers, Spencer Farr, and Lenore Scheresky provided encouragement and support. B a by D e d ica te d in M in ot Article & Photo by Jacquie Biloff Dakota Dispatch DAKOTA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Bill Edwards Erica, the daughter of Cosmic and Anca Chivaran, was dedicated January 10, 2015 by Pastor Robert Carlson in the Minot Adventist Church. Elders Brooks, Eggers, Farr, and Scheresky also participated. The church was instructed to be part of Erica’s life, to nurture and encourage her as she matures. Payabya M ission Re ach e s O ut Article by Jacquie Biloff Bill Glassford, director of the mission at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, was approached by Gayleen Weasel Bear about the possibility of using the facilities at the mission for suicide prevention classes. Bill and his wife, Marilyn, were happy to offer the mission for this type of outreach. A suicide counselor held the first class January 20, 2015, and scheduled future bi-monthly meetings. However, due to the number of suicides, four since Christmas with two additional attempted suicides this month, the instructor has not been able to keep the class appointments. “The need to expand the facilities at the mission is great,” says Bill. “In October the mission was used for Primary Tribal Elections, in November for a General Election, and in December for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Board of Trustees election.” Two evangelistic series are also scheduled for 2015. DAKOTA ADVENTIST ACADEMY JAN 29, 2015 DAA S tud e nt s P a r tic ip at e i n M A U C M usi c F e st i v a l Article by Sharon Heinrich Music plays an important role in the For two intense days the students practiced academic program here at DAA. Currently, the music. The Festival culminated with a students may choose to participate in Band, concert Sabbath afternoon. Over 140 students Choir, Bells, Strings, or DAK. In addition, many from 14 academies participated in either the lead out in music for vespers or church on orchestra or band under the direction of Dr. Kurt campus or at local nursing homes. Miyashiro. While in Lincoln, several students also took time from their busy rehearsal schedule to share their musical talents with guests at the Nebraska Alumni Chapter Meeting. Another highlight of the weekend was listening to the Sabbath evening devotional by one of DAA’s young alumni, Libny Dubreuze ('14). His topic was God's love for us. Dakota Adventist Academy will be hosting the annual Music & Arts Festival February 25 28. Students in grades 5 and up from across the Eighteen students just returned from a trip to Dakota Conference, as well as students from Red Lincoln, NE where they participated in the River Valley Junior Academy in Winnipeg, annual MAUC Music Festival. For 62 years Manitoba, will be participating in a variety of Union has hosted the youth, alternating years music classes. Each student will also have the with either choral or band. For the first time, opportunity to do an art project. orchestra was part of the festival along with band. Public Concerts are scheduled for Friday evening February 27, and Sabbath evening February 28, both beginning at 7:30. Upcoming Dates at Dakota Adventist Academy February 25 - 28 Music/Arts Festival at DAA. Open to students in grades 5 and up. Information and registration forms are available on our website at: www.dakotaadventistacademy.org. April 2 - 4 Academy Days for students grades 7 - 11. Experience life at DAA. Dispatch Mission: To build a climate of encouragement and blessing through the sharing of witnessing and evangelism activities. If you have news to share or would like to be added to or deleted from the Dakota Dispatch mailing list, please email Jacquie Biloff at jbiloff@icloud.com