Arlington Christian School - Diakonos Yearbook (Arlington, WA)

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THE INSTANT SOCIETY The Instant Society aptly describes a people who try to live life to the max without learning the importance of slow- ing down. Though we are fortu- nate to live in a relatively slower paced area, we easily find our- selves not prioritizing our time. We try to find the instant gratifi- cation of doing our own thing, and find ourselves crumbling under the load of failed respon- sibilities. We live in the quick-fix soci- ety, and our Christian book- stores are not helping maintain the focus that Jesus would want us to have. They continue to pump out books giving four step keys to success, or pre- scriptions on how to maximize your potential. How to have a happy family , or How to be- come a millionnaire”, among others, are subjects that are infil- trating our homes. Steps are giv- en on how to be spiritfilled. Ev- erything has been reduced to simplistic self-centered goals. The business world says to be successful requires a time com- mitment of 60+ hours a week. Anything less than that is re- garded as inadequate. The tele- vision media runs mini-series like Amerika to monopolize one's time. Sequels are designed to keep you hooked. Yet, in spite of it all, lying on the side of the highway of life are the stressed-out hulks of those who spun out—ruined families, re- bellious children who never knew their workaholic parents, the financially overcommitted, and worst of all, the rusty wrecks of lost spirituality. Chris emphasized in his min- istry that people were important. He took the time to listen, and to share the hope of a life com- mitted to God. He left no false impressions, because he laid out clearly what it cost to be his fol- lower. We have forgotten the eternal truth that things of value take time. In our instant soci- ety , we have forgotten that it takes time to be holy. It takes time to pray. It takes time to study the Bible. It takes time to witness and have a lifestyle that attracts people to Christ. It takes time to develop a relationship that builds into a marriage and a family. What does it cost to take this kind of time? It may cost you the dream of owning that new car, or having that high salary job. It may cost sacrificing per- sonal dreams and letting God's desire for a committed Christian come to pass because you have yielded to his control. To be holy as Christ is holy is costly. Are you mastering your time? Or are you being mastered by time? What are you willing to give up in order to buy the time it takes to know God and serve his people? by Greg Kanehen THEME 3

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PERSPECTIVES Aauugh! I'm late for school.'' Oh no! A test to- day?!?” Sound familiar? Do you ever realize how much our con- versation revolves around time? See you tonight. What are you doing this weekend?” I’ll write you a note next period, we aren’t doing anything.” Time is a given. We either use it well, or abuse it through procrastina- tion; and do we ever know how to procrastinate! Procrastination can utterly destory the well laid plans of mice or men, and by misusing it, we can find our- selves in pretty serious pizza crumbs. Time has a tendency of squeezing us in its vice-like grip, like the passionate embrace of lovers who have been seperated by time, not wanting to let go. Our research papers tend to do that to us. Memorizing lines for WINNIE-THE-POOH and learning music for Choral En- semble have their drain on us as well. Even sleep has a tendency of being no friend. After the hard grind, all we want to do is crash. Instead that blasted alarm rudely detonates our blissful sleep like an invasion force, screaming Bonzai!”. Yearbook pressures especially choke the very fun out of life; time is no ally, instead it is a bitter enemy. The constant push-push-push to accomplish our tasks leave a physical, emotional, and spiritu- al drain on us that only a break can provide. The needed vaca- tion comes for us on weekends, Christmas vacation, Mt. Baker, Spring Break, and Camp Gilead. Have you ever noticed that the timing of these breaks, and holidays too, come at the precise time that we need it the most. God in infinite wisdom, has structured a rest period” in cre- ation, a time to reflect, recharge, and to be rejuvenated to take on the challenge of life. Look at time as being a friend who is always at your side, desir- ing to help. To misuse a friend- ship is to to create some prob- lems in that relationship. Treat time well; exercise self-disci- pline by finding those creative periods of rest to balance out those exhaustive stretches of stress, and you will succeed. by Todd Storry a Putting things off is serious pizza crumbs 11 2 THEME

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THE ENTOMBMENT Bakkers’ Mistake In 1980, Jim Bakker of the PTL Club had an affair with his secretary. She then allegedly blackmailed him for $250,000. Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart became aware of the scandal and attempted to bring it to the attention of the Assemblies of God denomination, but somehow it was leaked to the press. Since then Swag- gart has blasted Bakker and there has been mudslinging ever since. Bakker has re- signed, transferring his ministry over to fundamentalist minister, Jerrry Falwell. Bakker has been on a self-imposed si- lence, and the second weekend of June, made aretum trip to South Carolina, to a Time for the Oscars And the winner is ... There were many winners on the night the stars shined. The night of the Academy Awards. March 30, 1987. It was a special night as Platoon” won four Oscars including Best Picture. It is a story of the tramautic time of the Vietnam War. Oliver Stone who won for Best Di- rector said, What I think your saying is that it should never ever in our lifetimes happen again. For the First time in their careers, Paul Newman and Michael Caine won for Best Actor and Supporting Actor. The clinch is, neither one of them showed up because they thought they would not win. overwhelming welcome. There has been a lotof controversy sur- rounding Bakker due to misappropiation of funds, poor management skills, sexual immorality, and violation of ministerial creed. Reactions have run from total for- giveness to total banishment. The media has taken great delight in exposing the hypocrisy in today’s Chris- tianity, but the Christian faith remains true because of its anchor and hope, Jesus Christ. by Andy Phillips Dianne Wiest won for her supporting role in Hannah and Her Sisters directed by Woody Allen. But, the exciting thing was that Marlee Martin picked up an Oscar for Best Actress in Children of a Lesser God. She is the first deaf actress to re- ceive an Oscar. She said, in sign language, I am an actress who just doesn't happen to hear. I have my own hearing. It’s differ- ent from yours, but its mine. Although he never won an Oscar, Steven Speilberg was given the Thalberg Award for his many contributions such as E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The Hon- orary Award was given to Ralph Bella- my,a man who has had 103 movie roles. By: Cora Afman SEPTEMBER Laurence Tisch takes over CBS Southeastern crops devasted by drought Gas from Lake Nios in Cameroon kills 1700 OCTOBER New York Mets win the World Series Iceland Summit: Soviets and Americans can’t agree on arms NOVEMBER Iran-contra controversy David Jacobsen released from Beirut ACS Soccer in the playoffs DECEMBER Iran controversy continues Crocodile Dundee a hit. Gorbachev vistis India. Seahawks on a roll. 4 YEAR IN REVIEW