Lorraine Willems sent web links to several locations in the
C&MA archives in Alliance Life where my name appeared. Most were as camp
director of Canby Grove Family Camp the following was about the 1970 quiz
championship. A photo of Bob Peters and Jan Abramoff accompanied the article but was not clear enough to reproduce,
ALLIANCE LIFE October 14,1970
Trophies and awards were
presented to the first- and second-place teams (Canadian Midwest and Western Pennsylvania)
on Saturday night. Each member of the winning team was awarded a $100
scholarship to the college of his choice. In addition, should he choose to
attend an Alliance college that college will give him an additional $100 scholarship.
Also receiving trophies were Lisa Moore, from the Southeastern District (highest
scorer), and the second place scorer, Jan Abramoff, from Canadian Midwest.
Overriding the jubilation and
disappointments was the knowledge that all had been winners-this had been a
spiritual highlight in their lives. It was obvious that what had been diligently
studied over the year was not only head knowledge but also a heart experience.
As Clyde Walker, coach of the winning
team, said: "Quizzing starts early in the year, but it doesn't start with
facts-it starts with the dedication of the heart. We start quizzing by praying
and asking the Lord to give us understanding that applies to the heart, not
just a bunch of facts.
"One day our team was
discussing what it means to win a championship. The glory of it lasts for a
minute- and then it's gone forever. Your church, parents and friends are
excited-but only for a moment. And then it all disappears and if you didn't get
God out of it, you've nothing. "I thank God that our team has had such a tremendous relationship with God this year.
We didn't wait until we came down to this week to decide to get straightened
out with God."
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