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EVERY PASTOR VIRTUAL PRAYER CHILDREN’S ADRA’S EARLY NEEDS A PASTOR SUMMIT REACHES PACKS OPEN LEADER, RICHARD NEW AUDIENCE DOORS W. O’FFILL, PASSES vantagepoint

Overwhelmed with COVID-19 Blues, Fear, and Depression?

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope,” Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV. The United States Census Bureau recently reported that a third of Americans show signs of clinical depression and anxiety. These and other mental conditions are becoming ampli- fied during this current pandemic while COVID-19 patients and their families also are at high risk to develop depression and anxiety. Maurizio Fava, psychiatrist-in-chief within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachu- setts General Hospital, is not surprised by the correlation between mental health conditions and COVID-19. “It’s quite understandable the COVID-19 crisis is likely to cause significant stress and psychological distress for a large proportion of the population,” he says, “and we know the rates are progressively increasing.” According to Fava, there are various factors related to COVID-19 that contribute to the increase in depression rates, including the following: Ron C. Smith, D.Min., Ph.D. President of the Southern • Trauma from widespread disease, Union Conference • Grief over losses of life, • Fear of getting sick, • Unprecedented physical distancing, • Financial concerns including unemployment and housing insecurity, • Loss of community, and • Reduced access to caregivers. When we explore the disease called depression from the Bible’s perspective, it drives home the reality that depression is a common, complicated condition, difficult to define, hard to describe with accuracy, and not easy to treat. Since depression is a clinical term, it is not discussed in the Bible, even though the con- dition appears to have been common. Psalms 69, 88, and 102, for example, are songs of despair, but you will notice that these are set in the context of hope. In Psalm 43, King David expresses both depression and rejoicing when he writes these words: “Why am I so discouraged?”, “Why so sad?”, “I will put my hope in God!”, “I will praise Him again”, “My Savior and my God.” Elsewhere in the Bible it appears that Job, Moses, Jonah, Peter, and the whole nation of Israel experienced depression. Jeremiah the prophet wrote a whole book of lamentations. Elijah saw God’s mighty power at work on Mount Carmel, but when Jezebel threatened mur- der, Elijah fled into the wilderness, where he plunged into despondency. He wanted to die and might have done so except for the “treatment” that came from an angel sent by God. These examples, accompanied by numerous references to the pain of grieving, show the realism that characterizes the Bible. It is a realistic despair contrasted with a certain hope. Each of the believers who plunged into depression eventually came through and experi- enced a new and lasting joy, even when their circumstances did not change. The biblical emphasis is less on human despair and more on belief in God and the assur- ance of abundant life in Heaven, if not on Earth. Paul wrote, “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and bro- ken. We are perplexed, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going … for our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long … so we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.” God’s peaceful thoughts of you will foster a bright future and an enduring hope. –RCS

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Volume 114, No. 10, October 2020 The Southern Tidings is the official publication of october 2020 the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. features SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 302 Research Drive Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 Mail Address P.O. Box 923868 4 Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30010-3868 Telephone 770-408-1800 ANXIETY, STRESS, UNCERTAINTY... www.southernunion.com APPRECIATING OUR PASTORS IN 2020

EDITOR R. Steven Norman III MANAGING EDITOR Irisene Douce CIRCULATION Yaime Cordova 8 ADVERTISING Nathan Zinner ADRA’S EARLY LEADER, LAYOUT O’livia Woodard RICHARD W. O’FFILL, PASSES PRODUCTION College Press

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS 10 EVERY PASTOR NEEDS A ADVENTHEALTH PASTOR Ingrid Hernandez ADVENTHEALTH UNIVERSITY Lisa Marie Esser CAROLINA 11 Rebecca Carpenter VIRTUAL PRAYER SUMMIT FLORIDA REACHES NEW AUDIENCE Gladys Neigel GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Tamara Wolcott Watson GULF STATES 12 Shane Hochstetler CHILDREN’S PACKS OPEN KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE DOORS Denise Pope OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY 4 Maquisha Ford Mullins, Ph.D. SOUTH ATLANTIC 13 James Lamb, Ed.D. ADVENTHEALTH LAUNCHES SOUTH CENTRAL UNIQUE LIFESTYLE MEDICINE Anthony Chornes II SOUTHEASTERN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR Noel Grant CANCER PATIENTS, PUBLIC SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Janell Hullquist

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Anxiety, Stress, Uncertainty... APPRECIATING OUR PASTORS IN 2020

BY ROGER HERNANDEZ

A deadly pandemic. Racial unrest. During October, we celebrate Pas- “It was such a treat Economic crisis. Natural disasters. tor’s Appreciation Month. This year, With just a few months left before a more than others, we must be extra in- to get a phone new year, most people are probably tentional in letting our men and women ready for 2020 to end, and hopeful that in ministry know how valuable they are call from someone 2021 will be better. Indeed, the current to our families and communities. year has been stressful, to say the least, I want to address the congregation who had no for all of us. But, did you ever think and the pastors. about the stress pastors are under right agenda, other than now? As a pastor, I have some insight. For Congregations Here are some things we’re dealing Pastors are challenged in three areas: to intercede on my with: trying to pastor a church with 1. Anxiety — Many have incredible wildly differing political views; minis- anxiety that keeps them up at night, and behalf. ” tering to parishioners who are sick with an unquenchable feeling that one day the coronavirus and others who believe it can all come crashing down. People it’s a hoax, while others either resist or look to pastors as leaders, both in the require mask wearing; and then there’s church and the community, yet they can a seemingly never-ending stream of at times feel like nothing of the sort. grief, social distancing funerals, and Nobody tells pastors when they go to the inability to give a needed hug to a school that one of the most common person who’s contracted COVID-19. myths people believe is that they should And, let’s not forget the exclamations have all the answers, and should know and scrutiny: “Open the church pastor!” what they are doing all the time. I have “Don’t dare open the church pastor!” never met a “successful” pastor that has “Why are you afraid?” “Why are you not, either now or in the past, dealt with reckless?” insecurities mixed with anxiety.

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2. Stress — It’s not only about the big funds for some counseling sessions — stand that anxiety is the child of two four we mentioned at the beginning. It’s as in multiple sessions. This does not parents. Their names are control and that AND being a teacher, or a spouse, demonstrate a lack of faith or trust in approval. In my own experience, I no- or navigating potential dating interests. God’s ability. Self-care is not selfish, ticed that my anxiety about ministry It can feel like too much at times. and counseling and Christ are not in was a product of either having some- 3. Uncertainty — Pastors felt the call opposition. thing out of my control happen, or get- and decided at some point to make this 3. Pray for your pastor. Pray with ting some friendly fire from the people not only their calling, but also a career. your pastor. They are always praying I led. Criticism from a small minority Suddenly, questions about the future for us. It was such a treat to get a phone stayed with me. Understanding this get more attention. What will happen? call from someone who had no agenda, helped me. While it didn’t cure the anx- Will I have a job this year? Will people other than to intercede on my behalf. iety, it was beneficial to my healing. I come back? Ask how you can specifically pray for had to ask myself: Where is this coming them, and be very clear about how you from? Anxiety unidentified is anxiety What You Can Do For Your Pastor will do this. augmented. 1. Double the positivity. Resolve to be 2. Be cognizant of destructive ways intentional in encouraging the pastor. For Pastors of dealing with anxiety. We usually use For each question or concern, double it Here are some things pastors should some of these as coping mechanisms: up with a positive comment. This will know about anxiety: a. Escape. Mind shutting vegeta- also work in non-pandemic times, by Leaders need to be HOT (honest, tion. Binge on TV, social media. Get so the way. open, and transparent). Following are busy you don’t have time to think about it. 2. Give a gift of counseling. No, not some HOT takes. b. Medicate with food. Most lead- you counseling them, but providing 1. Anxiety is never the root. Under- ers I know have or have had a love/hate

Challenges

Pastors are experiencing many of same challenges as most people this year, including anxiety, stress and uncertainty. There are many opportunities to appreciate pastors through methods that counter these challenges.

6 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | OCTOBER 2020 relationship with food. For a Church experience him for yourself. out at youtube.com/pastorrogerhernan- that values health so much, the secret 4. Try something new. I must be hon- dez. There are resources for everyone, snacking, overeating, unhealthy ve- est. When the pandemic hit, and I saw and some just for pastors to navigate gi-food (yes, it’s possible to be vegetar- George Floyd’s life (among others) be these truly unprecedented times. ian and an unhealthy eater) is seen as devalued and dismissed right on my I leave you with a passage that has al- an escape. Anxiousness gets us off our television screen, it was a very difficult ways been close to me, 1 Peter 5:7 ESV: sofa and into the pantry. time for us as a family, with an Afri- “Casting all your anxieties on Him, be- c. Control. The third way we deal can American son-in-law that we listen cause He cares for you.” with anxiety is to try to control areas to and care for. How I personally dealt That means you, pastor. of our lives to overcompensate for areas with it was in two ways: we clearly can’t. a. I listened more than I talked. I 3. Give yourself an opportunity to didn’t dismiss, minimize, or use what- receive grace. One thing that took me about-ism. I listened to the pain, the a long time to notice is the reality that concern, the reality that was different there was a gulf between the advice I than mine, but made it no less true. gave other people and the processes I b. I began something I’ve never used on myself. I am passionate about done in my life. I started and developed correcting some misconceptions about a YouTube channel. It was a life saver. God, yet I found myself much better It provided a renewed sense of purpose, at explaining than experiencing. Give and has been a blessing both for me and Roger Hernandez is the ministerial yourself time to study, pray, and fast — others. If you are interested in topics on director at the Southern Union not to get something from God, but to relationships, health, and faith, check it Conference.

Solutions

Prayer, receiving counseling, and professional support and trying new endeavors, are some examples of how pastors can receive encouragement and gain a renewed sense of purpose.

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ADRA’s Early Leader, RICHARD W. O’FFILL, PASSES

BY ADRA MEDIA

renamed ADRA in 1984. He also spent “I was impressed many years working as a missionary for the General Conference of the Sev- by his compassion enth-day Adventist Church. “Our ADRA family around the world and love for the is saddened by the passing of Pastor Richard O’Ffill. He was a remarkable mission field. He visionary leader and a driving force behind the creation of the Adventist inspired me as a Church’s humanitarian work. His pas- sion for service led him to create many young man...” initiatives that helped mold ADRA in- to the global humanitarian agency it is Rudy Monsalves today,” says Michael Kruger, ADRA’s president. “We are grateful for Pas- tor O’Ffill’s many contributions to our Church and ADRA, and honor his leg- acy by inspiring our teams around the world to continue to serve with justice, compassion, and love. We lift in prayer his wife, children, and family, and ex- press our heartfelt condolences.”

Life Sketch O’Ffill dedicated his life to service. ichard W. O’Ffill, 79, who was He pastored six churches in Ohio and instrumental in the founding of was ordained in 1966 before being Rthe Adventist Development and called to be a Bible teacher and minister Relief Agency (ADRA), lost his long bat- in Pakistan. He returned to the U.S. in tle with Parkinson’s Disease on July 29, 1970 to be the chaplain and Bible teach- 2020, in Orlando, Florida. O’Ffill was the er of the Auburn Adventist Academy, first director of the Seventh-day Adven- and pastor of the Auburn Church near tist World Services (SAWS), which was Seattle, Washington.

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Richard O’Ffill (third from right) engages with field missionaries in Pakistan in the 1960s.

His unrelenting dedication to serv- SAWS and ADRA’s field operations grew retirement he never stopped reaching ing the less fortunate led him to Chile from five to 50 countries in five years. people and drawing them closer to Jesus. in 1972, where he became the first di- “I will always remember Pastor He was a revivalist, always found a way rector of SAWS in the region. O’Ffill O’Ffill. He was a powerful speaker, who to impact people through his sermons oversaw relief efforts with OFASA was also fluent in Spanish. He used to do at camp meetings, devotionals, books, (Obra Filantrópica y de Asistencia So- the Mission Spotlight at my church, the and weeks of prayer series,” says Rich- cial Adventista), the Adventist Social Washington Spanish Church, in Mary- ard O’Ffill Jr., director for information Assistance Philanthropic Work agency land. Even before I met him and start- technology at ADRA. “When he saw he in Latin America. ed working for ADRA in the early 80s, could reach far more audiences, I helped After returning to the U.S. from Chile, I was impressed by his compassion and him build his first website and social O’Ffill took a leading role in the devel- love for the mission field. He inspired me media ministry. It created a special bond opment of the first U.S. grant provided as a young man to do in-gathering for between us as we became partners in to the Adventist Church for develop- SAWS,” says Rudy Monsalve, associate ministry. It amazes me how many peo- ment projects. He created a plan against director for planned giving at ADRA. ple were touched by his life.” malnutrition with the assistance of the In 1984, O’Ffill was called to lead O’Ffill is survived by his wife, Betty; United States Agency for Internation- lay activities, Adventist Community two daughters, Cindy and Kathy; two al Development (USAID) to help some Services, and prison ministries for the sons, Richard Jr. and Dan; their spous- 300,000 children in Chile. Florida Conference of the Seventh-day es; eight grandchildren; and other fam- “Richard had an amazing intellect for Adventist. He created the first men’s ily members. development and relief operations. He ministries and authored 10 books about The O’Ffill family will pay tribute to had the vision to expand the work of the the power of prayer and the family and O’Ffill’s life in a private service later this Church into the field of development. Christian life. O’Ffill’s spiritual mes- year. Condolences and remembrances He also understood the need to create a sages also reached television and radio are welcomed at: https://www.facebook. non-profit organization like ADRA, so audiences through the Three Angels com/richard.offill.1. our faith could be put into action for us to Broadcasting Network (3ABN) in the be the hands and feet of Jesus around the mid-2000s. He was a frequent guest on world,” says Mario Ochoa, who worked “Crosstalk,” a weekly interview program with O’Ffill in Chile and the U.S. produced by Layman Ministries. O’Ffill concluded his tenure with “My father valued spiritual revival in ADRA in 1984. During his leadership his church and its members. Even after

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Every Pastor NEEDS A PASTOR

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON

first Word’ to the world, surely, a woman tist Church!” Although she did not commit at could speak and preach on it!” that moment, she was shocked at his words. McKennie says that life-changing experi- She had not shared what God had already re- ence is where “I received my wings.” vealed. As tears ran down her face, the Spirit Shortly thereafter, McKennie became the of the Lord reminded her of the years she had first woman preacher at Covenant Baptist held Sabbath services. Church, with Q. L. Carswell, pastor, ap- Following her Sabbath experience, pointing her assistant pastor. She served for McKennie spoke to her congregation one seven years. Sunday saying she was joining the Atlanta McKennie started an outreach mission Belvedere Church because God impressed church for city dwellers with drug addiction upon her heart. and mental challenges. She secured and ren- Although she wanted her congregation to ovated a building for church and to accom- join her at Belvedere, they did not choose

SUBMITTED BY: ANNETTE BOYD ANNETTE SUBMITTED BY: modate homeless individuals. Offices were to follow. McKennie ensured that each one Malissa McKennie, a newly baptized converted to bedrooms, and showers and found a Bible-teaching church, and contin- member of the Atlanta Belvedere tubs were added to the bathrooms. ues to give them Bible studies, feeling hon- Church in Decatur, Georgia, is not new “It was a house of refuge! Church was ored to have the opportunity. to ministry. In fact, McKennie served as a Baptist pastor for many years, open every day for ministry, and neces- McKennie officially joined the Belvedere preaching and providing a variety of sary life-altering skills were offered,” says family on September 15, 2018. “The mem- ministries. McKennie. She also founded Gimme A bers at Belvedere have welcomed me as part Brake Outreach and We the Family Chris- of the family of believers,” she said. “They alissa McKennie is not new to Sab- tian Community Church. accept me and share the love of Christ.” She bath worship. She was introduced McKennie strongly believes every pastor jokes saying she has more sisters and broth- Mto and explored the Sabbath while needs a pastor. She found her pastor in her ers now, and she is her mother’s only child! attending seminary, and taught Sabbath new landlord, Samuel Bulgin, D.Min., senior “My life is an open book, and I will con- worship for many years. pastor at Atlanta Belvedere Church in De- tinue to share my testimony whenever and “While Sabbath is the day of rest, every catur, Georgia. Bulgin is a hands-on pastor wherever I am led to do so, so that others day is a day of thanksgiving.” She commit- who nurtured, befriended, listened, taught may see the salvation of the Lord and accept ted to preach any day of the week, when the Word of God, and consistently prayed for Him as Lord and Savior,” says McKennie. given the opportunity, because God is for all McKennie. “He was the ear that would hear “For the Word teaches us to remember that who are called to serve in His purpose. my concerns and needs concerning ministry we are the Word’s conduits for each member, For 19 years, McKennie loved serving in at any given moment. He always made time as we are all in the presence of the Lord.” the music ministry at her church, yet her soul to listen, advise, and counsel as I pastored McKennie continues to share her testimony was conflicted because church leadership my own ministry,” says McKennie. “He was with her children, mother, grandchildren, and did not endorse women preaching. During my pastor before he became my pastor, and I everyone she meets. “Wherever I go, I have an annual Fall Revival in Antioch, visiting thank God for him.” always been real with those whom I meet.” keynote evangelist Caesar W. Clark gave a McKennie began to occasionally attend message that brought freedom. Clark boldly Bible studies at Atlanta Belvedere Church. declared, “If God can use a woman to car- One Sabbath, Bulgin introduced McKennie Carolyn Johnson is the Sabbath ry and to nurture ‘the Word’ in her belly for to the congregation saying, “We want you to School superintendent at Atlanta Bel- nine months, and if a woman can deliver ‘the be part of the Belvedere Seventh-day Adven- vedere Church in Decatur, Georgia.

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Virtual Prayer Summit REACHES NEW AUDIENCE

BY SHANE HOCHSTETLER

few months ago, I received a mes- stream via video. Additionally, music from sage that the prayer summit event around the conference would help enrich Awe had been planning would be- the virtual experience by offering a great- come completely virtual, rather than an er variety in a shorter amount of time. in-person event. COVID-19 has been do- I went to work, creating motion graph- ing that to a lot of events lately. The orig- ics, and preparing promotional material inal plan was a socially-distanced, appro- and videos. I worked with several pastors priately well-sanitized event that could to compose the prayer focus segments and take place in person, just like this event has even got to participate myself by filming always been done. We even had custom- my family praying for one of the features. imprinted hand sanitizers and masks Other organizers worked in their church- Mark Palmour hosts the virtual prayer ready to order. However, the persistence es to arrange special music segments that summit from the Gulf States Confer- of the infections in our area led to the de- I was able to acquire copyright informa- ence office. cision to cancel the in-person component. tion about and add the appropriate graph- Naturally, the next step was discussing ic overlays to during the stream. tual event’s online registration revealed whether a virtual version of the event was The stream began in the morning on that more than 150 people took part in the possible and whether or not it would be Sabbath, August 15, 2020, with several event. Whether in their homes or viewing valuable. I work in the Conference com- churches opting to show the event in their the event in a local church in the morning, munication department, so my original churches in place of the traditional sermon the increase in exposure was noticeable. I thought was, “yes, we can pull this off, time. The Lord blessed, and the event went received phone calls and online messages, but I think everyone is burnt out of every- off without a hitch. Following those open- thanking the Conference for holding the thing virtual.” However, the decision was ing components, the program took a break event and offering something positive and made to proceed with the virtual event, for lunch, which allowed viewers to come hope-filled in a dark time. but the ideas on how to produce it leaned home from church and rejoin the program. In a follow-up survey that was sent to towards making it its own event, rather Resuming in the afternoon, more music, registrants, many asked for more prayer than some type of video/call version of prayer, and presentations resulted in a big time to be part of the virtual program- what is usually done in person. Yes, there blessing for those who watched. ming, and for the event to be held more would still be sermons presented, but not Throughout the program, viewers were frequently than once a year. While so as many, and not as long. The multi-day given invitations to share their prayer many things have been converted to be event became a one-day event. requests through the YouTube and Face- offered as virtual, and we are becoming Because it’s a prayer summit, prayer book chat and comments. Many took ad- burnt out on them, it is clear that we should should be integral to the whole thing, so vantage of this, and it provided a chance never be burnt out on prayer. And, as long an idea of producing a prayer focus time for the live host to pray for specific items as issues in our world persist, prayer will came up. The prayer focus would feature during the program. consistently be high on our needs list. a pastor in our Conference briefly speak- While comparing virtual engagement You can watch the event, or view indi- ing about and then praying for a partic- with physical attendance may be like com- vidual components of the presentation at ular subject, then inviting the watching paring apples to oranges, it didn’t take long www.gscsda.org/prayersummit. audience to take a few minutes wherever to realize the broader impact of holding they are to stop and pray as well. Also, the event online. Over the last four years, Shane Hochstetler is the com- a live host would be present to pray over attendance for the prayer summit has been munication director at the Gulf each presenter before they joined the live around 50-60 people. This year, the vir- States Conference.

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Children’s Packs OPEN DOORS

BY CHRISTINE LUKWIYA

church members were amazed that the simple act of putting together children’s packs opened more doors to them than ever before. The positive reactions were overwhelming, so much so that not on- ly were the members able to reach the children, but their parents as well! In addition to the children’s packs, the adults were offered a tract and a Christian book with an Amazing Facts Bible Study offer inside. The once guarded individu- als felt at ease sharing their problems. As a result, an opportunity presented itself for church members to offer a word of prayer. To make the experience even more excit- ing, the residents began recognizing the Some of the recipients who received the Children’s Packs with Christine Lukwiya church member who knocked on their door (left) and Brenda James. because of all the children behind them. Recent current events tell us that our he members of the Bordeaux Church time here on this earth is short, and the in Nashville, Tennessee, wanted to church members at the Bordeaux Church Tengage in outreach by providing feel a sense of urgency to get God’s Word their community with the Word of God. into all the homes throughout Nashville. They had to get creative in order to reach Ellen White says, “The work which the the people who are behind closed doors in church has failed to do in a time of peace their community. Collectively they began and prosperity, she will have to do in a ter- to pray about it. One of the church mem- rible crisis, under the most discouraging, bers received an answer to their prayers! forbidding circumstances,” Christian Ser- The Lord revealed that the key to reaching vice, 159. People today are suffering, and the adults inside the homes was through what better way to alleviate their pain than the children. The Lord also inspired a blue- to share Christ with them. They need to print for what was later known as “The group of members from the Bordeaux know that there is a Father in Heaven that Bordeaux Children’s Pack.” Church would select a low-income loves and cares for them. Like the leaves The child’s pack was easy to create, housing neighborhood. They would of autumn, it is the goal of the Bordeaux and consisted of a gallon-sized plastic pray and then begin knocking on doors Church to use these children’s packs to storage bag containing items that are and distributing the children’s packs. open doors throughout all the neighbor- Christian based and child friendly. In Immediately, church members discov- hoods in Nashville! each child’s pack, you would find 10 ered that there was little resistance to Christine Lukwiya serves in the to 15 items, with a label on the exte- learning what they had to offer once the Community Services Department rior giving the church contact infor- residents found out there were free chil- at the Bordeaux Church in Nash- mation and a Scripture. Each month a dren’s packs for their little ones. The ville, Tennessee.

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AdventHealth Launches Lifestyle Education for CANCER PATIENTS, PUBLIC

BY CLAUDIA MAURY

includes a registered dietitian, mind- fulness coach, clinical psychotherapist, certified life coach, personal trainer, on- cology social worker, and nurse practi- tioner, as well as the physicians. Data from the American Cancer So- ciety supports a focus on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention, claiming that a healthy diet could lower future cancer reoccurrence by 25 percent. On the contrary, following a high-sugar, high-fat Western-style diet nearly dou- bles the risk of cancer reoccurrence. In addition to the education component, McKenzie and Orman hope to gather data on how well-being and lifestyle changes dventHealth Cancer Institute According to the American Cancer impact recurrence rates in participants. physicians have launched the Society, this year there will be more “Through my college and on to med- AHealthy Eating Active Lifestyle than 1.8 million new cancer cases and ical school education, I independently (HEAL) program, which is a compre- 606,000 cancer deaths in the United studied nutrition because there was no hensive lifestyle medicine program de- States. That’s about 5,000 new cases and mention of it in our curriculum. After signed to decrease the risk of cancer re- 2,000 deaths per day. I began my practice, my passion for the currence, improve comorbid conditions, “I’m passionate about this topic be- topic only grew,” said Orman. “A cancer and extend the health span of cancer pa- cause I’ve used these lifestyle modifi- diagnosis brings not only fear of the dis- tients and the community. cations in my own healing journey from ease itself, but of where else in the body The program, which was co-founded breast cancer,” said McKenzie. “I hope it may spread. The most impactful tool by Nathalie McKenzie, M.D., gyneco- our program and educational tools will we have against this is to make the prac- logic oncologist, and Amber Orman, lead to an improvement in the life of our tical lifestyle changes we teach during M.D., radiation oncologist, is divided in- patients as well.” our HEAL series.” to three segments. HEAL: Breast is di- The program teaches plant-based rected at breast cancer patients; HEAL: nutrition, physical activity, stress man- Gynecology Oncology is open to gy- agement and mindfulness, relationships Claudia Maury is the external necology cancer patients; and HEAL at and connectedness, sleep, body image, communications specialist for Ad- Home is a condensed, free, virtual pro- and cancer-related sexual issues (for the ventHealth’s Central Florida Divi- gram which is open to the community. cancer-specific programs). The team sion – South Region.

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Mount Pisgah Academy Creative Puppet Team Assists with International VBS

nder the leadership of Louie ed States. Eventually, word spread, and and Nancy Parra, Mount Pisgah the program became an international af- UAcademy (MPA) has operated a fair, being streamed to multiple countries Creative Ministries puppetry team for 22 around the world. In order to offer such years. Their performances have earned a unique program, the NAD enlisted them many honors and awards in the the assistance of various individuals to puppetry sector, which has increased provide content relating to the program their publicity through the southeastern theme. After learning of the longstanding United States. Hundreds of students have program at Mount Pisgah Academy, the worked with the Parras over the years to NAD requested that Louie and Nancy perform jaw-dropping pieces that bring Parra assist with the VBS program by the Bible to life and allow viewers to rec- providing puppet segments for each day. ognize the incredible qualities of God. With the assistance of two local stu- As COVID-19 erased the possibili- dents, Emily Ottinger (’22) and Josh ty of in-person Vacation Bible School Bedwell (’22), and the talents of the (VBS) programs this past summer, the school athletic director, Tyler Hedges, a North American Division (NAD) Chil- talented photographer and videographer, dren’s Ministries Department rallied to the team got to work to produce five sto- create a virtual experience for children ries, each seven to nine minutes in length. to enjoy over the summer. Originally, The Parras were sent pre-recorded the weeklong VBS program would be voice-overs that they used to perform the

offered to children throughout the Unit- dialogue and stories using puppets. More PARRA NANCY BY: PHOTO PHOTO BY: LOUIE PARRA LOUIE BY: PHOTO PARRA NANCY BY: PHOTO Emily Ottinger (left), Nancy Parra, and Josh Bedwell Louie Parra (left) and Tyler Hedges

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dents of MPA could offer their talents to aid in the creation of this virtual Vacation Bible School. Although MPA has discontinued their traditional Creative Ministries class, they will continue to train students in the art of puppetry so that those talents can be used to present children’s stories in ar- ea churches. Students from MPA travel throughout the school year to churches in North and South Carolina to use their talents for God’s glory. If you are inter- ested in having Mount Pisgah Academy PHOTO BY: NANCY PARRA NANCY BY: PHOTO students visit your church and assist with a Sabbath church service, please contact than 30 puppets were used during pro- student at MPA, worked tirelessly to edit the school chaplain, Jo Ottinger, at jo.ot- duction, along with countless backdrops the clips and audio together to create the [email protected]. and props, many of which the Parras had final product. created over the years for performances When the first program aired July 6, with MPA. Many hours were spent in the 2020, more than 9,000 children had reg- school auditorium, practicing and film- istered for the live broadcasts. Viewers ing, in order to ensure quality content were amazed at the content and quality for the young viewers. Even once film- of the program offerings. BY ABBY KING ing ended, Gavin Perez (’21), a current What a blessing that the staff and stu-

Bob and Joyce DuBose Celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary

obert (Bob) DuBose Sr., and 100 evangelistic campaigns through- Joyce Pope-DuBose, celebrat- out the entire state. R ed their 71st wedding anniver- They retired January 1, 1996, mov- sary on April 23, 2020. ing to a home they constructed in the They met while students at Tampa mountains of North Carolina, where Junior Academy, and were married they lived for the next 19 years. They April 23, 1949, at the Tampa, Fla., now reside at Fletcher Park Inn, a First Seventh-day Adventist Church. retirement community in Henderson- Accepting a call to ministry in the ville, N.C. Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, he served the first half of the years of his ministry pastor- ing and helping construct new church buildings in Altamonte Springs and Avon Park. For the rest of their min-

istry, he and Joyce served as Confer- BY BOB DUBOSE SR. ence evangelists, conducting nearly

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Florida Adventist Book Center Gets Face Lift

area the ABC has undergone change. The way orders and deliveries are processed has also seen a change. Orders can now be sent electronically to the ABC for pick- up, shipment, or delivery. By switching to a delivery truck, cost-conscious stops are now being made five times a year at more churches as part of a delivery loop.

New Attention to Detail The ABC now sports a totally new at- tention to detail which can be seen in the PHOTO BY: LEE BENNETT BY: PHOTO following areas: Kristin Rodriguez, Florida ABC - A Better Choice manager, welcomes customers • Christian Books — A large number to the newly renovated store. of titles are available for study or re- laxation. lorida Adventist Book Center Knowledgeable Staff • Choice Food Section — A varied se- (ABC) — A Better Choice recently Friendliness and helpfulness is import- lection of healthful food choices and Fcompleted renovations that include ant for the staff and the 12 ABC employees hard-to-find food items such as glu- a new entrance on Route 434 in Altamon- have 165 years of combined service. With ten free (GF), vegetarian, and vegan. te Springs. The renovations are one way an average of 13.75 years of experience, • Large Assortment of Bibles — Wall Kristin Rodriguez, manager, and staff are employees are able to answer questions, of Bibles carries many translations adapting to changing times in retail while supply needs, and help select perfect gifts and types of Bibles with engraving being a constant resource for constituents for customers. available. and church ministries. The staff has created • Children’s Corner — Books for all an ambiance of wonder, joy, and anticipa- Improved Service Update ages. Check posting for Storytime tion for what is just around the next corner. Changes to the building are only one hours. PHOTO BY: LEE BENNETT BY: PHOTO A delightful children’s corner carries books for all ages, and provides a space for storytime at the ABC.

16 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | OCTOBER 2020 floridanews PHOTO BY: LEE BENNETT BY: PHOTO

A new entrance to the Florida ABC - A Better LEE BENNETT BY: PHOTO Choice is located at 351 S. State Road 434, A serene reading and respite area overlooks the spacious lawn at the Altamonte Springs. ABC.

• Norma’s Delights — Sit a spell in Societies, Book and Bible Houses fol- 1958 on Rollins Avenue. In 1972, during the deli with a smoothie, or enjoy a lowed in 1924 by offering the first Adven- the Rollins Avenue period, the Book and made-to-order vegan lunch. tist literature storefronts. The first known Bible House took on a new nomenclature • Inspirational Gifts and Greeting Book and Bible House location in Florida — Adventist Book Center. It readily be- Cards — One customer says, “My is mentioned in 1928 at the Rosalind ad- came known as ABC. In 1992, the facility granddaughter actually thanked me dress in Orlando. The address of this loca- moved to Wymore Road in Winter Park, for the card.” tion is stenciled on part of a shipping crate and the present structure was opened from that era, and is on display on the wall at 351 S. State Road 434 in Altamonte 90+ Years of Service behind the cashier in the present ABC. Springs in 2014. The ABC has been a vital part of Ad- Following the Rosalind address, two ventism in Florida for more than 90 years. years were temporarily spent at Hillcrest BY CHARLOTTE HUENERGARDT Begun originally as Tract and Missionary Road while waiting for new facilities in Martin Toeper Celebrates 100th Birthday

much difficulty, the family was able to be reunited after the war. Toeper met and married Minnie, and to- gether they had a daughter, Ingrid. In 1956 the three of them sailed to America and settled in New Hampshire. In 1992 Martin and Minnie moved to Florida, and in 2005 bought a home in Zellwood Station. Un- fortunately, two years later Minnie passed away. Ingrid and her husband, Gustav, left New Hampshire, headed to Florida, and moved in with Martin. The three of them Martin Toeper enjoyed the parade of cars and golf carts that brought friends to are members of Apopka Church. sing Happy Birthday to the centennarian. There are very few 100-year-olds who don’t take any medicines or need hearing artin Toeper, who turned 100 on 1920. Toeper served in the Hungarian aids or glasses, and who walk daily in the July 8, 2020, was born in Gros- Army during World War II, while family neighborhood, but Martin Toeper is one Mschogen, Romania, on July 8, was forced to flee into Austria. Through of them! Happy 100 years, Martin!

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Three Baptisms Celebrated at Park Avenue Church

uly 4th was Independence Day, and it was also independence day for Jthree individuals who joined the Park Avenue Church in Valdosta, Ga., both by baptism and profession of faith. Leah Ulmer met Jack and Lori, mem- bers of the Tifton, Ga., Church. As their friendship developed, Ulmer asked for Bible studies. Praising God for their friendship, she decided to join the Park Avenue Church because it is closer to her home. She joined the church by pro- fession of faith. Emanuel (Manny) Selever, baptismal candidate, shares his testimony: My name is Emanuel; it means God with us. Through my experience this saying is true. I am 18, and just gradu- ated high school. I’m looking for guid- ance in this world for what we call life. Life is funny sometimes and other times LIPSCOMB BRENDA SUBMITTED BY: it’s serious, and baptism is a very seri- Three individuals joined the Park Avenue Church in Valdosta, Ga., on Sabbath, July 4, 2020. They include Emanuel Selever (left), Shannon Campbell, and Leah Ulmer. Read ous commitment. how God changed their lives and brought about this July 4th Sabbath celebration. Leah Selever’s shares her testimony: As a child I was always close to God, I followed all the rules and command- Seven years of bottling up emotions, joined by profession of faith, and shares ments and loved my Father in Heav- and they came out when I told my mom her testimony: My grandmother joined en. One day I fell into the influence of I didn’t want to live. [There were] sleep- the Seventh-day Adventist faith when some people and took the wrong path. less nights and telling myself I wasn’t my mom and her siblings were young. Confused and afraid, I turned to sub- good enough. There was also pressure When my generation came along, the stances, which at the time made sense in school. I couldn’t take it anymore. family was already Adventists, and that to me. It numbed the pain of my trau- A couple months ago I started praying, is how we were raised. I was 13 years matic childhood. The devil had me in asking God for forgiveness. It was like old when I was baptized. I always had his grip, but the Lord never gave up! it says in the Bible, He is a loving and faith in God. I knew He was with me. Even through my troubled childhood, merciful God. He loves His children. It is I have health problems, yet I am still He gave me wisdom and kept me out written, there is more joy in Heaven for here. He has brought me through a lot. I of trouble. one sinner saved then 99 righteous. know He is with me always. Fast forward a couple years, I be- God saved me and freed me from ad- My mom moved to Valdosta, Ga., in came an atheist. I turned away from diction. He can save you too. Today I August of 2017. She was there for two God. I was mad at Him for putting me choose to follow God with all my heart, weeks by herself before I arrived from through a rough childhood. I kept abus- mind, and strength. God, my Father, cre- Florida. Within a couple of weeks, mom ing substances and thought I could live ated me in the womb and knows all the had a stroke and aneurysm. She was tak- my life this way forever. Eventually, hairs on my head. He is faithful and for- en to the hospital and then transferred like the story of the prodigal son, I be- gives all sins through repentance. Thank to Tallahassee, Fla. I was told that mom came poor. I was poor in mental health. you Jesus for saving a wretch like me. would not leave the hospital. The substances took a toll on my brain. A third candidate, Shannon Campbell, I praise the Lord for getting me

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through that day — talking with fami- Adventist and will always be Adven- ties, it is amazing how God continues to ly, getting my mom’s car, going home tist. God has given me the Park Avenue work and lead people to His church. alone, and my brother getting a flight Church with kind and loving members from Wisconsin. I knew it was the Lord who welcome me into their family. Now watching over me. During the past six I have a family in Valdosta. Thank you! months I have had health problems, and Even though the world feels like it is in BY BRENDA LIPSCOMB He has seen me through. I was raised lock-down from church and other activi- Thomas Turk Recognized for Community Service SUBMITTED BY: JENNIFER TURK SUBMITTED BY: Thomas Turk mows one of 50 lawns this summer during the 50 Yard Challenge. SUBMITTED BY: JENNIFER TURK SUBMITTED BY: his summer amid the coronavirus Rodney Smith Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Thomas Turk, a teen who attends the pandemic, Thomas Turk, a teen Care Service, is open to young people McDonald Road, Tenn., Church, com- Tfrom McDonald Road Church in who want to make a difference in their pleted the 50 Yard Challenge, and is pictured here with Rodney Smith Jr. of McDonald, Tenn., completed the 50 Yard community. After each 10 yard mile- Raising Men Lawn Care Service, who Challenge. The challenge is to mow 50 stone, participants receive a different col- created the 50 Yard Challenge. Turk yards free-of-charge to help the elderly, or T-shirt to highlight their experience in mowed 50 yards for free to help the disabled, single parents, and veterans. helping others. After mowing 50 yards, elderly, disabled, single parents, and “It was really good just to be able to they are rewarded with a brand new lawn veterans. help people, to see their appreciation, mower, weed eater, and leaf blower. and to know that I was helping and mak- Turk has been mowing lawns for Raising Men Lawn Care Service (RM- ing things easier for them,” he said. years, and he’s been involved in the 50 LCS) is the union of an ordinary yard Mike and Theodora Sayne are one cou- Yard Challenge for two years. He re- maintenance service, and the commit- ple whose lawn Turk mowed. Theodora ceived his new lawn care equipment on ment to establish an inspiring program to Sayne was grateful for Turk’s help be- July 31, 2020. keep youth (girls and boys), ages 7-17, cause her husband has heart trouble and Smith shared on Twitter: “Family, on a positive path while learning and un- isn’t able to be out in the heat much. please help me in congratulating Thomas derstanding their value in society. “Thomas was diligent to get his work from Collegedale, Tenn., on completing done, and we much appreciated his our 50 Yard Challenge by mowing 50 work,” she shared. FREE lawns for the elderly, disabled, BY BECKY BROOKS The 50 Yard Challenge, started by single parents, and veterans in his city.”

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Danese Named President of Gulf States, Fry Joins Administration

he Gulf States Conference held an executive committee meeting Ton September 1, 2020, to appoint a new Conference president following the retirement of David Livermore. Leading up to the meeting, Gulf States posted information about filling empty administrative positions to its website and social media. The post contained links to the Gulf States Constitution documents’ relevant pages, which out- lined the executive committee’s au- thority in these matters. The meeting took place virtually via Zoom, the now commonplace meeting platform for organizations of all sizes worldwide. The required meeting quo- rum was met, and the meeting proceed- ed as usual. As outlined in the Confer- SHANE HOCHSTETLER BY: PHOTO ence’s Constitution, the Southern Union Brian Danese, former vice president of church development, accepts his new position as president. president chairs the executive commit- tee when the local Conference president resigns their position, which Livermore and looks forward to serving the Con- did partway through the meeting. The ference moving forward. Southern Union also obtained the virtual Before closing the meeting, as his meeting’s host privileges, granting them first act as president, Danese recom- control to launch the voting mechanism mended that Tracy Fry, human resourc- when needed, among other features. es director at Gulf States, be added to Ron C. Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., pres- the administrative team as vice presi- ident of the Southern Union, chaired dent of administration. This recom- the meeting until the new president mendation was made into a motion, was voted and approved. After prayer voted, and approved by the commit- and discussion, Brian Danese, former tee. Fry has served in Gulf States for vice president of church development just over a year as director of human at Gulf States, was voted and approved resources, and has formerly served the by the executive committee to serve as Adventist Church as a principal and president of Gulf States. Danese will fill teacher for numerous schools through- this position for the remainder of the out the North American Division. Fry current quinquennium, which concludes will join the other four members of the Tracy Fry, vice president of adminis- in the fall of 2021. administrative team, Brian Danese, tration, accepts her new role following Danese has worked in Gulf States for president; Martin Fancher, executive Brian Danese’s recommendation. 14 years, first as a pastor, and then in the secretary; Gwen Speak, treasurer; and Conference office as director of stew- Cary Fry, vice president of pastoral de- ardship, treasurer, and most recently as velopment. Learn more about the meet- vice president of church development. ing and the previous informational post Danese humbly accepted the position at www.gscsda.org/news. BY SHANE HOCHSTETLER

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Panama City Welcomes New Member

him. Ohman did not hesitate or wait to inquire about the local church and its services. He immediately decided to at- tend that Sabbath. Once there, he quickly fell in love with the church family, as he “fit like a glove instantly, and everyone accepted me for who I was.” He felt like he already be- longed there before he even arrived. On a later Sabbath, Rosario remembers greeting everyone as they were exiting the services. He went to the fellowship hall looking for Ohman and could not find him. After surveying the area and everyone sitting, Rosario quickly noticed the kitchen. Ohman was washing dishes and helping the potluck team clean ev- erything up. Rosario was amazed at how soon he was involved in serving others in the church. Not only was he involved in cleaning up that Sabbath, but it became a habit every Sabbath. He also started getting involved in the local community, volunteering several days a week at a retirement center. “I Jay Roasrio (left), pastor of the Panama City, Fla., Church, poses with newly bap- don’t know what drove me. I just know tized member John Ohman. I wanted to do good for someone,” says Ohman. Rosario was amazed at how want to attend your church and start Bi- Seventh-day Adventist Church through Ohman had both a deep interest in learn- ble studies!” was the message found by a friend who had connected him to ing about God as well as getting involved IJay Rosario, pastor of the Panama City the ministry of 3ABN and Amazing to be a blessing to others. Beach Church in Panama City, Fla., in Facts. In his own words, he said, “I was Eventually, Ohman expressed a de- his email inbox from John Ohman. Pas- shocked to find so many things in the sire to seal his commitment to Jesus tors receive all kinds of calls, texts, and Bible that I had no idea [were] in there!” through the waters of baptism. Ohman emails ranging from a broad spectrum of Ohman had attended a Christian church says, “You guys got me. You ain’t subject matter. This one, however, was and had been a part of several different throwing me away ’cause I’m staying.” one that a pastor prays they receive every denominations, but never before heard The thought of throwing him away nev- day. This one is the one that keeps them the things he was learning. er crossed the minds of Rosario or the motivated to keep going and going. Rosario had the privilege of being the church members. Rosario had never met Ohman before. first Adventist pastor that Ohman had Ohman was in the process of moving ever met in person, one on one. They from Illinois to the panhandle of Flor- met in Rosario’s office and began Bible ida, and knew that the first thing he studies. Ohman looked like he was in needed to do was to find a church and a candy store. He fell in love with the begin Bible studies. He had first be- pictures of God he was discovering, and BY JAY ROSARIO come acquainted with the Bible and the realized how much Jesus had done for

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Social Work Student Blesses Chattanooga Community

Officers of Southern Adventist University Social Work Club are Callie Dickson (left, front row), Rachel Turner, and Jenny Pontarelli; Mia Chedalavada (left, standing), Caleb Olmedo, Andrea McCraw, and Claire Ashcraft.

n her junior year at Southern Adven- tist University (SAU), Claire Ashcraft Idecided she wanted to make a positive impact in the community. A member of the Highland Church in Portland, Tenn., Ashcraft ran for and was elected president of SAU’s Social Work Club. Even though her on-campus school year was cut short by COVID-19, Ashcraft and her fellow club officers were able to achieve a remarkable amount in the time they had. They started the year off with a goal to help a family who had a terminal- ly ill young child in hospice care. The Social Work Club delivers duffle bags: Callie Dickson (left), Mia Chedalavada, club fundraised on campus with events Claire Ashcraft, Rachel Turner, Caleb Olmedo, and Cheryl Craven, Southern’s So- such as bake sales, and in the end they cial Work Department manager. collected more than $1,000 in cash and

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items, including clothes, toys, lamps, for those in need, especially the home- about 430 duffle bags. They dropped decorations, and a sock monitor to track less. The students sorted the clothes and them off shortly before learning that the infant’s heart rate. After obtaining helped display them on fences and racks the University would be transitioning to that special monitor, the family was for a special one-day event. distance learning for the remainder of able to monitor their child’s health at Another project was born when Ash- the semester. home, where they could comfortably be craft made a sad discovery through a “I chose social work because all I together as a family. classmate. She learned that children in want to do with my life is help people,” The Social Work Club also partnered local foster care were only given a trash Ashcraft says. “Jesus was the original with the Salvation Army, collecting bag for their belongings when they had social worker. He did all He could to clothing donations from students. Then to move to a new residence; there was help others. I want to be like Him.” they helped set up the organization’s no funding for anything more. The club . annual “Street Store,” a temporary store quickly launched a duffle bag drive, BY ANGELA BAERG on the roads of downtown Chattanooga which collected funding to purchase Joel Sutherland Ordained

Kieth Noll (left), Steve Haley, Joel Sutherland, and Chelsea Sutherland

oel Sutherland was ordained to via Zoom. Rick Copeland, Lawrenceburg the service. Sutherland’s wife, Chelsea the Gospel ministry on July 28, first elder, gave the presentation, and Sutherland, stood by his side as he was J2020, at the Lawrenceburg, Tenn., the musical selection was done by the ordained to the Gospel ministry. Church. Members from the Pulaski, Sutherland family. The guest speak- Joel and Chelsea Sutherland serve the Tenn., Church were also in attendance. er was Gary Gibbs, president of the Lawrenceburg/Pulaski district in Ten- Many of the ministers in the Confer- Pennsylvania Conference. Steve Haley, nessee, where they are much loved by ence, along with family and friends, president of the Kentucky-Tennessee everyone. Kentucky-Tennessee Confer- joined via Zoom during COVID-19. Conference, gave the call to minis- ence is blessed to have them as part of Sutherland’s mother, Brenda Sutherland, try and said the ordination prayer. The their team. played the prelude to the service, and benediction was given by Kieth Noll,

Sutherland’s father, Curtis Sutherland, Kentucky-Tennessee ministerial direc- BY KIETH NOLL chaplain, gave the welcome and prayer tor. Elaine Will played the postlude to

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Philadelphie Haitian Church Burns Mortgage

Attendees who attended the Philadelphie Haitian Church mortgage-burning ceremony.

t was with overflowing joy that the mem- presented the treasurer of Philadelphie, bers of Philadelphie Haitian Church in Fritonne Ducasse, a check for $1,000 as a IDouglasville, Ga., entered their sanctu- contribution to the Gospel ministry. ary on August 8, 2020, to celebrate the The spoken word was delivered vir- goodness of God. There were 15 people tually by William Winston, president of in the building and others joined virtually South Atlantic Conference. The prom- to be in compliance with social distanc- issory note was burnt by Ducasse; the ing regulations. Merkita Mosley, CFO prayer of dedication was given by Jean of South Atlantic Conference, honored Hercule Toussaint, pastor of Philadel- Philadelphie’s achievement and reminded phie Church. Marc Rico Borieux, pastor, them that even though they are free of debt, shared an emotional testimony of the they remain indebted with the responsi- building’s acquisition, and Jean Robert bility of sharing the Gospel. Mosley also Jeanniton explained what the members Fritonne Ducasse, Philadelphie Haitian Chruch treasurer, burns the mortgage documents.

did to pay off the mortgage debt. In the midst of COVID-19, God has taught the members there is no confine- ment of His blessings. Toussaint added, “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you all, members of Philly, and thank you for helping me to be your lead- er. We made it! All the praise and glory to our God.”

Merkita Mosley, CFO of South Atlantic Conference, makes a presentation during BY JEAN HERCULE TOUSSAINT, Philadelphie Haitian Church mortage-burning ceremony. PASTOR AT PHILADELPHIE CHURCH

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The Academy Podcast Discusses COVID-19, Divorce, and More

driving trucks to management positions together for good, but where is the good in human resources and sales. She is also in this?” She also wondered, “How do I a chaplain at UNC-Rex Hospital. During process this and move forward?” After the interview, Jackson shared several prayer and reflection, her mental process takeaways with listeners to Austin & G. led her to two choices: “I am going to ei- ther get delivered and have a testimony, or I have a short window to get right so I can be saved.” When God healed her, she immediately posted a praise report on her Facebook page.

Three: Hope for Those Affected by COVID-19 Families of COVID-19 patients can re- Pastors Austin Humphreys (right) and member, “God is in control. God is with Kaggia Scott discussed the role of them. The hospital staff is there. You may faith in surviving COVID-19, and other challenges with L’Tonya Jackson, a feel they are alone, but God is with them. COVID-19 survivor, on The Academy Families want to be with them, but some- Podcast. times the noise of family prevents their loved one from talking with God. This period is a window of time they can talk he novel coronavirus has shut with God and prepare. Many who died of down many ministries and given L’Tonya Jackson, a COVID-19 survivor, COVID-19 probably used that window of Tbirth to others. One new ministry is was interviewed by the leaders of The time to make things right and are saved.” The Academy Podcast with Austin & G. Academy Podcast. To COVID-19 survivors, Jackson says, The Academy Podcast was created by “God has spared you for another chance. Austin Humphreys and Kaggia Scott, who One: “Do I Crumble?” Use it for His glory.” pastor churches in North Carolina. This is the question Jackson asked after Seeing how Jackson has survived ma- They have used The Academy Podcast her divorce. She decided that the loss of ny things the enemy has thrown at her, to allow many people to share their success a spouse, income, and career adjustments Humphreys exclaimed, “You are a survi- stories. The list includes gospel singers do not define her. “When you are now vor!” Virtue; James Doggette, D.Min.; Carlton solely responsible for the lives of your The Academy Podcast with Austin & Byrd, D.Min.; Freddie Russell; Brenda children, then ages 7 and 3, crumbling G is available on iTunes, YouTube, and Bellingy; Gianna Snell, and others. Each is not an option. You kick into surviv- Facebook. In just a short time, they have of these guests has shared insights, tools, al mode and a strong prayer life.” She more than 500 subscribers, and hundreds and perspectives on Christian success that would trust God. of people have been encouraged through have been a blessing to viewers. their weekly podcast. On episode four, Austin & G discussed Two: Deciding How to Process Through The Academy Podcast, Hum- COVID-19, divorce, and single-parenting Life Challenges phreys and Scott have shown that even with L’Tonya Jackson, who has survived After Jackson was tested for COVID-19, though you can’t physically be inside of a 17-day solitary bout with COVID-19, she says, “I immediately self-quarantined a church building, you can still bring a thrives after divorce, and is successfully in one room so my children would have the message of hope and inspiration to others single-parenting college-aged children rest of the house.” She prayed, hoped, and through the power of social media. Niya and Noah. Jackson works at UPS. waited 10 days for her test results. Once During her 33-year career with UPS she test results confirmed she had COVID-19, BY ZACHARY BOYD has worked her way up from loading and she thought, “I know that all things work

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Oakwood Adventist Academy Opens New Building

under the leadership of the late Eric C. Ward, OUC senior pastor and OAA building chairperson. In January 2012, Byrd assumed this responsibility, and in December 2013, the OAA multi- education complex, Phase Two, inclu- sive of the middle school, gymnasium, and cafeteria, was completed, along with the elementary building being complete- ly renovated. In August 2020, the OAA High School building, Phase Three, was completed. The full OAA campus can now accommodate 500 students. The new building is a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot facility, equipped with an administrative office suite; faculty lounge; conference room; and 12 classrooms, including a contem- porary collaboration room for media fter nearly 30 years of planning of young people. Additionally, Benjamin and technology learning opportunities, and discussing strategies for a Jones, South Central Conference presi- along with two science labs to promote Afull campus for Oakwood Ad- dent, and Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., “STEAM” education. ventist Academy (OAA), I’m pleased to Oakwood University president, also Lakeisha Williams, Ph.D., OAA vice announce that the third and final phase shared words of support for the realiza- principal, remarked about the unique of the OAA building project is now com- tion of the historic event. learning opportunities that the new pleted! It’s been a long time coming, but Also present were Albert Dudley Sr. school building provides, and said, “We look what God has done!” These were and Bonita Dudley Parker, children of really have the ability to provide stellar the opening words from Carlton P. Byrd, the late Charles E. Sr, and Etta Dudley. education in a Christ-centered environ- D.Min., Oakwood University Church The Dudleys were strong supporters of ment, not just for our Adventist commu- (OUC) senior pastor and OAA building Adventist Christian education throughout nity, but also for students in the entire chairperson, to the excited crowd of Charles Dudley’s 31-year tenure as pres- Huntsville community.” community residents, church members, ident of South Central Conference. Giv- Mary Greene, OAA business manag- OAA employees, parents, and students en the Dudleys’ advocacy, the new high er, added, “I walk into this building, and gathered to witness the official opening school building was named in their honor. I feel a sense of relief, because it’s done. of the newly constructed OAA High Judy B. Chiles-Dent, OAA’s princi- Just knowing that God was able to walk School building in Huntsville, Ala., on pal, remarked about the significance of us through this and bring us to this point August 9, 2020. the timing of the completion of the proj- has been so refreshing. And, I’m just Special guests who were present ect, saying, “One thing that I’m grate- waiting to see what else God has in store for this celebratory occasion included ful for is that while we’re in the midst as we walk in this uncharted territory.” Tommy Battle, Huntsville mayor; Lau- of the COVID-19 pandemic, it gives ra Hall, Alabama State representative; the opportunity for our children to have and Will Culver, Huntsville City coun- the necessary space for practicing so- cilman, who all shared greetings, well cial distancing while receiving a quality wishes, and words of commendation to Christian education.”

OAA for the longstanding commitment In 1992, the OAA Elementary School BY CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, D.MIN. to education and investment in the lives building, Phase One, was completed

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Mount Sinai Members Hold Virtual Tea Party

Sherry Grace taught how to Sharon McKay is Mount Sinai Eulanie Lashley was one of Mercile Lewis created a hat bake a simple thumbprint Church women’s ministries the presenters. with a frying pan and beauti- cookie. leader. ful flowers.

OVID-19 changed the way such as teachers and healthcare workers. Sherry Grace. Grace taught how to bake Mount Sinai Church in Orlando, A devotional thought, “The Blessing of a simple thumbprint cookie, and shared CFla., celebrated motherhood and Being a Mother,” was given by the pas- how a simple cookie recipe, such as the women during the 2020 Mother’s Day tor’s wife, Crystal Moffett, who then thumbprint cookie, may be used to bond Weekend — a time of fellowship and randomly selected a name and present- with children. celebrating women in their various roles. ed that woman with a copy of Michelle There was a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. Usually they have had presentations and Obama’s “Becoming” journal. Various household items were projected gifts of love for the matriarchs of the Eulanie Lashley gave an excellent on the screen. Participants were given church, and for women in general. There presentation on dealing with perfection- some time to find those items somewhere was now a new challenge on how to rep- ism and the pressures of being a wom- in their homes. The one who found the licate the love for the mothers, and still an. As the presentation closed, many of most items, Carlotta McKenzie, was the follow the federal, city, and Southeastern the women shared how leaning on God winner. Conference’s rules of social distancing. helped them realize that they are enough. Another activity was the Virtual The women’s ministries team, under Jacquline Mack, principal of Mount Hat Show. Various creative hats were the leadership of Sharon McKay, made Sinai Junior Academy, gave helpful tips shared, along with the stories behind the decision to have a “Virtual Tea Par- for managing homeschooling activities them between mother and daughter. ty.” The goal of the tea party was to cre- and assignments, and properly preparing They especially loved the hat created ate an outlet to celebrate the beauty of students in adjusting to the new normal by Mercile Lewis, with a frying pan and motherhood, and create open dialogue to of distance learning. The first item she beautiful flowers. discuss its vulnerabilities. discussed was the need to create a space Four women received gift cards from On Mother’s Day, they embarked for learning. Next, she discussed how Publix, Amazon, and Olive Garden. The on the Virtual Tea Party. Sixty wom- you should provide a structured schedule Virtual Tea Party lasted for two- and-a- en attended virtually from many local and make time for breaks and exercise. half joyous hours. It was a great way for churches, and as far away as Antigua. And thirdly, she reminded to be patient the Mount Sinai women and their friends The span of generations who participat- with students as they adjust to the new to connect in sisterhood and love. ed was amazing! process of learning, and gave the signs The tea party had four presenters and to look for when a student may be over- several activities for women to enjoy. whelmed. Tips were also given to help The event opened by honoring and ap- the students to de-stress while complet- plauding those women who are serving ing assignments. BY CAROL SMITH, MOUNT SINAI COMMUNICATIONS LEADER on the frontline during the pandemic, A cooking segment was conducted by

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AHU Research Center Aims to Improve Community Health

dventHealth University’s (AHU) utilized ArcGIS Pro, a leading mapping and Center for Population Health Re- location analytics platform owned by Esri, a Asearch (CPHR) was founded in global market leader in GIS. 2016, to utilize geographic information sys- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, tems (GIS) technologies to expand medical Butler and Gillen began working on a map geography research in central Florida com- that could help predict how susceptible dif- munities and beyond. The Center is directed ferent populations would be for COVID-19 by Russ Butler, Ph.D., a biology professor so that decision makers could plan for its at AHU, who is an accomplished researcher Russ Butler, Ph.D., in front of the impact. Users can view demographics from in this field. He coordinates both faculty and Center for Population Health Research the state level all the way down to zip codes student research in projects that are focused after its official opening. and census blocks. on population health. The data for ARCGis is curated by Esri Population health is an approach to benefits of spatial mapping technology. from a variety of sources, including census healthcare that aims to improve the health The center’s use of GIS technologies de- and other government data. It’s then made of an entire population. Rather than focus- velops skills in spatial thinking, quantitative available for users like Butler to create map ing on individualistic, case-by-case healing, analysis, and problem solving while pro- modelings. There are hundreds of applica- the CPHR develops long-term prevention viding hands-on research experience to stu- tions in health and medicine for GIS tech- methods and contribute to improving the dents. In providing students and faculty with nologies. When Gillen worked at the FDH, health of central Florida’s communities. this opportunity, the Center will contribute he worked on GIS maps for a hepatitis-A “It is my hope that this research will im- to the University’s wholistic approach to ed- outbreak in Orange County. The maps could pact struggling areas throughout central ucation and treatment. track the number of cases, and try to predict Florida and beyond, closing gaps in health One graduate who has benefitted from the spread so outreach efforts could be bet- disparities across the population,” said Lars the Center’s research opportunities is Craig ter targeted. Houmann, president emeritus for the Flori- Gillen, who graduated with a bachelor’s The CPHR has several other projects in da Division of AdventHealth, when the cen- degree in biomedical science from AHU in the works, including one where they’ve part- ter opened in 2016. 2016. He began his work with Butler in the nered with another university. Butler is ada- CPHR engages students and faculty in CPHR after developing a mentorship with mant about the multi-disciplinary aspects of applying geographic information systems him while taking one of his courses. Butler population health research, and talked about (GIS) technologies to medical geography invited Gillen to the Center to learn some of the need to have diverse groups, outside of research. Medical geography is the sci- the programs they had installed on the com- medical professionals, weigh in and offer in- ence of understanding the spatial patterns puters for research. Studying textbooks in the sights that could lead to new discoveries. of phenomena related to human health and lab, he learned how to use ARCGis and start- AHU aims to innovate and advance the well-being in order to identify various fac- ed helping Butler out with projects in the lab. practice of whole-person care by empower- tors which may affect the health of a pop- The skills he developed helped land him ing its faculty and students to pursue these ulation. In an earlier project, Butler and his a position with the Florida Department of valuable interdisciplinary research oppor- students conducted research on water quali- Health (FDH) in epidemiology at the Or- tunities. Equipping students’ hands to do ty in nearby Bithlo, Fla. ange County Office after graduation. His God’s healing work does not always involve GIS technologies can be used to match first big project was working as the Zika patients, exams, or therapy. Many of AHU’s research data with map coordinates that can coordinator for Orange, Osceola, and Lake graduates make their impacts on the com- reveal patterns of disease and illness as well counties, where he monitored the develop- munity at the bedside. However, sometimes as pinpoint high-risk areas. It uses spatial ment progress of infants born from Zika- they’re like Gillen, carrying out His work statistics, geo-spatial analyses, cartographic positive patients. with technology and research, and using techniques, and remotely sensed data to as- Recently, Gillen worked alongside Butler their skills to benefit entire communities. sess and analyze spatial, and temporal trends. on a project that aims to help decision mak- .

In “using that data, we can more accurately ers predict the impact of COVID-19 in BYLISA MARIE ESSER prescribe action,” explained Butler about the different populations. For the project, they

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Virtual Choir Records Music, Finds Community

sonal setbacks, and I felt singing could blend. Through careful planning, he was provide a kind of therapy like no other.” able to produce a sound similar to what an Brown-Kibble recruited alumni Curtis audience would hear from a choir spread Prevo, ’13, as audio technician, and Jef- across a stage. Prevo gained much of his frey Dean, ’18, as assistant conductor, and skill with recording equipment and soft- together they assembled nearly 50 alumni ware during the two years he worked for of I Cantori, Southern’s select chamber Southern’s public radio station, Classical choir. The group prepared multiple re- 90.5 WSMC, and he was glad to use his cordings on the theme “How Can I Keep expertise on this project. From Singing?” These will be released “While there is no real substitute for This summer nearly 50 Southern alum- throughout the fall 2020 semester for var- the musical energy and unity of singing ni participated in a virtual choir led by Gennevieve Brown-Kibble, D.M.A. (top ious events in lieu of live choirs. shoulder-to-shoulder, I saw the value of row, second from left), professor in the Dean and Brown-Kibble were sched- the virtual community,” Prevo said. Other School of Music. uled to serve as guest clinicians for the participants agreed that they were blessed 2020 Indiana Conference Music Festival by the experience. his summer, a group of Southern in the spring. In preparation, they had “Singing with members of my musical Adventist University alumni, stu- commissioned an original work by local family from over the years, although virtu- Tdents, and faculty came together Chattanooga composer and music teacher ally, was such an uplifting blessing during virtually for a special musical project. Sarah Tullock. When the conference was this difficult time,” said Joel Westberg, Gennevieve Brown-Kibble, D.M.A., pro- cancelled due to COVID-19, Dean and a tenor who graduated from Southern in fessor and conductor in Southern’s School Brown-Kibble worked with the virtual I 2016 with a degree in music education. “It of Music, had the idea to form a virtual Cantori choir to bring the song to life. brought a smile to my face to see people I choir following an online family meeting. Over the summer, the group gathered hadn’t seen in years, and to do what we do “It occurred to me that there was a several times via video conference for fel- best again — sing the Lord’s praises.” singing family separated by years and lowship and preparation. Between meet- miles that could also be assembled,” she ings, choir members practiced and record- said. “I had been in touch with a few of ed their individual tracks, uploading them BY TRISNEY BOCALA my alumni who were experiencing per- for Prevo to bring together into a cohesive Freshmen Start the Year With Service

uring New Student Orientation at assembling “Treats for Heroes,” which Southern Adventist University in were later delivered to local police officers, DCollegedale, Tenn., one day was firefighters, and medical personnel; building set aside for incoming students to serve children’s bunk beds, and more. the local community. The volunteers part- “The foundation of service here at nered with 15 organizations in a variety of Southern is preparing me to keep it going ways. All activities took place on campus, later in life,” said Nikki Nadler, freshman with half of the 675 students volunteering As part of Freshmen Service Day, stu- music major. “I think it’s good to foster in the morning and the other half in the dents constructed bunkbeds for local service when you’re younger so that it’ll afternoon, which reduced group sizes and children. be routine when you’re older.” encouraged physical distancing. Activities included creating flashcards for filling paper bags with snacks for commu- BY TRISNEY BOCALA local elementary schools; decorating and nity members experiencing homelessness;

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DIETRICH, TERRILL ROBIN, 69, born in New Rockford, N.D., to Merle and June (Bauman) Diet- rich, died March 19, 2020 at his home in McDonald, TN, following his courageous struggle with cancer. He was the oldest of five children. Dietrich graduated high school in 1969 from Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Healdsburg, CA. He went on to earn his B.A. in Art Education in 1973 from Pacific Union College in Angwin, C. Later, he completed his formal education by obtaining a Master of Education from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, in 1978. With a teaching career that spanned more than 43 years, Dietrich taught art to students on the elementary, secondary, and university levels. His first two positions were in Berrien Springs at the Ruth Murdock Elementary School and Andrews Academy. Dietrich’s myriad talents came to fruition in 1982 when he transferred to Forest Lake Academy in Orlando, FL., where he taught art, photography, and yearbook, and served as the Assistant Dean of Boys. For 18 years, along with teaching, Dietrich sponsored the Student Association, and many mission trips, senior class trips, biology trips, and ski trips. Ultimately, he left his artistic legacy by building several school projects, including the Forest Lake Academy school sign, various school play backdrops, and the Student Association banquet backdrops. In his final years, Diet- rich taught art at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN, and at Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, TN. Throughout his career, Dietrich remained committed to helping his students to see their potential. His twin passions of teaching and his family gave him great joy. In his spare time, Dietrich enjoyed fishing and driving his Can-Am Ryker. His creative outlets included woodworking and photography. Dietrich and his wife, Pam, were active members of the Collegedale Church. The Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist community, former students, and Dietrich’s family mourn his passing. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Pamela (Smith) Dietrich; his daughter, Nikki (Brandon) Sutton; his son, Mark Dietrich; his four grandchildren: Hayden, Dylan, and Landon Dietrich, and Cassie Sutton; his sisters: Coleen Jenkins of Collegedale, and Monteal Dietrich of Grass Valley, CA; his brothers: Jon (Beth) Dietrich of Virginia City, NV, and Charles Dietrich of Grass Valley, CA; many bereaved nieces; nephews; and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.WestGeorgiaCre- matory.com

ELLIOTT, CANDIS “CANDY” DIANE (SCOTT), 77, born May 24, 1942 in Jamestown, New York, to the late Pastor Lawrence and Vera Scott, died Jan. 24, 2020, after a long battle with serious health conditions stemming from a tragic fall in 2006. She was a third and fourth generation Adventist on both sides. She grew up in Hindsdale, IL, where her father served as pastor of the Hinsdale Adventist Church. When she was a teenager, her father accepted a call to Florida Sanitarium Church, and she attended Forest Lake Acade- my where she met Marvin Elliott, but they didn’t date until they were both attending Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in Collegedale, TN. After Southern, when Marvin entered Loma Linda School of Dentistry, Candy soon followed to attend La Sierra University where she majored in Elementary School Education. After graduat- ing, she took a position as a first-grade teacher at Loma Linda Elementary School, and she and Marvin married Aug. 2, 1964, in Yucaipa, CA. In 1966, they moved to Asheville, N.C., where Marvin took over a friend’s dental practice. For more than 30 years, Candy played the organ and piano for the Mount Pisgah Academy Church and Asheville North Church, which included many weddings and events. She was a beloved teacher at Asheville Pisgah Church School, teaching music and grades 5th and 6th. A Memorial Service was given at the Mount Pisgah Academy Church on Feb. 1, 2020, with hundreds in attendance. Candy is survived by her husband, Marvin; one daughter, Michelle (Nelson) Fontaine; one son, Lee Elliott (Kirstin Chalker Elliott); two granddaughters: Lauren and Kaeleigh; one brother, David Scott (Kathy Wikoff Scott); one neph- ew, Jason Scott; one niece, Kimberly Scott; and her cousin, John McCoy (Jan Olmstead McCoy).

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MARTIN, (CONNIE) CAMILLA E., 97, born in Naples, SD, died in Port Charlotte, FL, on Aug 16, 2020. She was the youngest child of James and Anna Bochek. She attended college at Madison College in Madison, TN; Drake University in Des Moines, IA; and Montgomery College in Takoma Park, MD. She retired in 1964 after 33 years of working at Story County Hospital in Nevada, IA, as a med- ical librarian, and at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD, retiring as an adminis- trative assistant to the director of the Laboratories. She moved to Port Charlotte shortly after retiring, and enjoyed gardening and crafting. She was an active member of the Port Charlotte Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon F. Dickson-Kadel of Sarasota, FL; three grandsons: Wil- liam H. (Patty) Dickson II of Moore, SC, Andrew D. Dickson of London, England, and Alexander M. (Melissa) of Dover, NH; six great-grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 72 years, Chester L. Martin; two older brothers: Otto Bochek and Arthur Bocheck both of Vienna, SD; and her daugh- ter, Dr. Frances Kaye Martin of Punta Gorda, FL. A Celebration of Life Service will be held by the family at a later date.

QUEVEDO, CARLOS, 90, born Nov. 22, 1929 in Santurce, Puerto Rico; died Dec. 5, 2019 in Orlan- do, FL. He was a long-time member of the Markham Woods Church in Longwood, FL. He earned an associate degree from Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX, and in 1958, graduated from Madison College in Madison, TN, with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. He served in the United States Army as a medic in Korea, earning the rank of ser- geant. He retired from AdventHealth Orlando in 1995, after 29 years as assistant director of the labora- tory. In retirement, he participated in several mission trips in Central and South America. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jane Allen Quevedo of Apopka; two sons: Mike of Sum- merfield, and Dan (Melissa) of Longwood; three grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. His first wife, Rachel Campbell Quevedo, preceded him in death in 1977.

WHEELER BETTY JANE, 91, born Feb. 9, 1929 to the late Mary Elizabeth and James Moore in Grafton, WV, died Aug. 3, 2020 in Hendersonville, NC. She was member of Fletcher SDA Church in Hendersonville. Betty’s was a life of service to her local church ministries, to her K-12 teaching career, and stu- dents (in public and parochial schools) over a 30-year period in Michigan, New York, and South Carolina. Betty enjoyed starting a K-8th multi-grade Seventh-Day Adventist school in Aiken, S.C., in 1986, where she was principal. She also worked for several years as an administrative secretary. After Maynard and Betty retired, they joined the Collegedale, TN, Church in 1998. The couple then moved in 2013, to the Fletcher, N.C. area. Betty is survived by four children: Robin (Perry) Pratt of North Carolina; Marilee (Bryan) Jef- feaux of South Carolina; Wendy (Mark) Taylor of Georgia; and Maynard (Kristi) Wheeler II of Tennessee; seven grandchildren: Jamie (Joe) Derrick, Shawn (Cristy) Pratt, Karly Pratt, Crystal Jeffeaux, Christian Taylor, Victoria Taylor, and Maynard Wheeler III; four great-grandchildren: Kimiko (Brian) Lunsford, Heaven-Leigh Derrick, Xander Pratt, Judah Pratt; and two great-great-grandchildren: Raloe Evans and Jackson Lunsfordame. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Maynard Wheeler, in 2015.

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BUSH, WILMOTHE “ELIZABETH,” ning many souls for God’s Kingdom. was a registered nurse and a gradu- 90, born July 17,1930 in Eden, NC, She became a strong supporter of ate of Southern Missionary College died July 19, 2020 in Pensacola, Christian education and worked dil- (now Southern Adventist Univer- FL. She was a long-time member igently to send her three youngest sity) in Collegedale, TN. She lived of the University Parkway Church, children to Adventist schools from in Forest City, FL, for 53 years and and served in many church offices elementary through college. She was a faithful member of the Forest including Sabbath School Secretary believed in the Bible and tried to Lake Church in Apopka, FL, before and Personal Ministries Secretary, live her life according to those prin- moving to North Carolina. She was Deaconess, Vespers Leader, and ciples. One of her favorite passages very active in the singles’ ministries Home and School Leader. As a per- to quote was 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If for many years. She was employed sonal mission project, she enjoyed my people who are called by my in home health nursing. She loved to sending out birthday and anniver- name will humble themselves and travel, spend time at the beach, and sary cards to church members. She pray and seek my face and turn watch birds. She is survived by two is survived by her daughter, Gwen from their wicked ways then will I sons: Karl (Julia) Olsen of Colum- (Dave) Stinson; and her son, Steve hear from heaven, and I will forgive bus, NC, and Kenneth (Kathy) Olsen (Debbie) Crowder. She is preceded their sins and will heal their land.” of Jupiter, NC; one daughter, Donna in death by her parents, Dennis and Her favorite song became “Just (Brent) Manley of Memphis, TN; six Annie Shaffer; five siblings: Nellie, When I Need Him Most,” and she grandchildren; and six great-grand- Dorothy, Drothea, Lewis, and Thom- could be heard singing or whistling children. A private family committal as; and her husband of 36 years, the tune as she went about her day. service will be held at Memphis Me- Counce M. Bush. A graveside ser- In 1989, she moved part of her fam- morial Park in Memphis. vice was held on July 24, 2020 at ily to Orlando, FL, where she joined Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola Mt. Sinai SDA Church, and remained PEARSON, MARIAN “ESTELLE,” with Chaplain Jason Adams officiat- a faithful member serving in many 62, born May 16, 1958 in Pensacola, ing. departments until 2013, when she FL, died July 20, 2020 in Milton, FL. was admitted to a skilled nursing She was a member of the University MODESTE, VELINA “ANEST,” 74, facility due to rapid progression of Parkway Church, and previously of born March 26, 1946 in Vieux Fort, Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived the Milton Church. She served as a St Lucia. She was the fourth of 11 by six children; 13 grandchildren; 7 Certified Nursing Assistant for more children born to the late Ann Marie great-grandchildren; 9 siblings; a than 35 years. In her spare time, she Palm. On August 4, 2020, she was large tribe of cousins; nieces; neph- loved to shop online, watch sports, diagnosed with COVID-19 and suc- ews; a community of friends; and go to church, study her Bible, and cumbed to the disease on August acquaintances. spend time with her family. She 13, 2020. Her healing will come on is survived by her son, Thaddeus resurrection day when those of us NOEL, GAENSLEY ALLYNS LUCKEN- Pearson; her granddaughter, Bailey who are believers in Jesus will be STONG JEFFERVEEL-PIERRE, 23, Pearson; her sister, Patricia (Bob) caught up together to meet Him in born Jan. 1,1997 in Port-au-Prinace, Morrow; her brother, Larry (Brenda) the air. This was her belief and she Haiti, died Aug. 18, 2020 in Sanford, Pearson; three sisters: Edith Pear- sleeps peacefully in that promise. FL. He was a member of the For- son, Alma Pearson Kotula (Don), While in St Lucia, Velina gave birth est Lake Church in Apoka, FL, for 11 and Mary Alice Pearson; 11 nieces to seven children, and they all even- years. He is survived by his father, and nephews; and 20 great-niec- tually emigrated to the U.S. Virgin Remisset Remy Noel of Apopka, es and great-nephews. Estelle was Islands where in 1983 she decided and his mother, Carmelle Pierre of preceded in death by her parents: to join the Seventh-day Adventist Apopka; and one brother, Redwimy Albert Lee Pearson Sr. and Minnie Church through baptism at Shiloh Hansley Noel of Apopka. The service Pearson; and two brothers: Robert SDA Church in St Thomas, USVI. was conducted at the Forest Lake Leslie Pearson and Albert Lee Pear- She committed to her faith with the Church in Apopka by Mark Reams son Jr. A funeral service was held at same passion and determination and Barbara McCoy. Trahan Family Funeral Home in Mil- she applied to other areas of her ton, FL, on July 24, 2020 with her life, and zealously shared the hap- OLSEN, DOROTHY I., 88, born April nephew, Pastor Larry E. Pearson II piness she found in her faith with 11, 1932 in Memphis, TN; died June officiating. Burial followed at Seren- anyone who would listen and win- 22, 2020 in Rutherfordton, NC. She ity Gardens Cemetery in Milton.

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ROSIN, ERICK A., 92, born Nov. 25, nette (Scott) Gividen of Dorchester, Laboratory Assistant at Medgar 1927 in Elgin, ND, died May 5, 2020 SC; and Carol (Kenneth) Scranton of Evers Comprehensive Health Clinic in Milton, FL. He was a long-time Bolingbrook, IL; four grandchildren; in Fayette, MS (1970-1980); Nurse’s member of the University Parkway and four great-grandchildren. Aide for Jefferson Davis Hospital Church in Pensacola, FL. He was a Natchez Regional Medical Center veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and WHITE, ARTIE ROSE SMITH, born (1980-1996) until her health caused worked for more than 30 years for Aug. 21,1931 in Natchez, MS, to the her to retire. Her ministry was that the U.S. Postal Service. He is sur- late Rev. Ben James and Annie Davis of cooking for church activities, vived by his wife of 20 years, Phyl- Smith, died July 4, 2020 at Natchez singing, and caring for the sick to lis Rosin; five children: Eric (Helen) Merit Health Hospital. She was the include her parents and other rela- Rosin, Denice Swanson (Chris-de- youngest of six surviving adult chil- tives and friends. Although she will ceased), Barbara (Rick) Nickels, dren. As a young child, she was bap- be greatly missed, we are confident Jeffrey (Maria) Rosin, and Kimber- tized at Claremont Baptist Church that her life with us was a gift from ly Rosin; one daughter-in-law, Sue and later joined Rose Hill Baptist God, for she was a loving, caring, Opp (Ric-deceased); 13 grandchil- Church under the leadership of Dr. and compassionate mother, grand- dren; many great-grandchildren; John N. Rucker, where she actively mother, aunt, cousin, and friend. great-greatgrandchildren; nieces; sang in the Youth Choir. She was ed- She leaves to celebrate her legacy and nephews. He was preceded in ucated in the public schools of Nat- three children: Esther (Nigel) Cuff- death by his first wife of 47 years chez, and graduated from Brumfield ie of Huntsville, AL, Joanne White Frances Opp; and brothers: Harold High School in 1950. She attended of Natchez, MS, and Renee West Rosin and Roland Rosen; his sis- Southern University in Baton Rouge, of Biloxi, MS; one step-daughter, ter, Alma Martel; son, Ric Opp; and LA, for two years. On June 7, 1954, Vickie Watters Martin (Cornelius) of grandson, Ricky Nickels. she married Joseph Robert White Ridgeland, MS; two adopted daugh- and to this union, three children ters: Elvie Guthrie-Lewis (Felton) of SCHULEMAN, RICHARD JOHN, 93, were born. After marriage, she and Long Beach, MS, and Gwendolyn born Aug. 23, 1927 in Wilmette, IL, her husband moved to Port Gibson, Turner Parker (Carl) of Miami, FL; died April 13, 2020 in Henderson- MS, where she became a member of one sister-in-law, Luvenia Smith of ville, NC. He attended Emmanuel Rising Sun Baptist Church under the Louisville, MS; one brother-in-law, Missionary College (now Andrews leadership of Pastor L.E. Claiborne, Lehman David Williams of Chicago, University) in Berrien Springs, MI, where she served in the capacity IL; grandchildren and great-grand- to study business. There he met and as church clerk. On Aug. 30, 1969, children; four nephews; two nieces; married Juanita Berg. He worked she was baptized into the First Sev- and an extended family of cousins briefly in construction in Evanston, enth-day Adventist Church of Port and friends. She was preceded in IL. When Juanita’s father passed Gibson, MS, under the leadership of death by her husband (2000); her away, they moved to her parents’ Elder Henry Monroe Wright. She was parents (1980 and 1981); four broth- farm at Shabbona, IL, in 1951. They elected to the executive committee ers: Leroy Davis (Roy-1969), Benja- worked on the farm for 20 years. of the South Central Conference in min Smith Jr. (Buster-1982)), John- During that time, they gave birth to 1971. This appointment made histo- nie Albert Smith (1952), and Fred two daughters. The family moved to ry at South Central, for she was the Benoist Smith (Freddie B 1980); one another farm in Mendota, IL, which first female to serve in this capacity sister, Mary Davis (1986); and one they acquired and owned and op- which lasted for a span of two terms son-in-law, Theodore Bubber West erated for 40 years. Richard was a (8 years). In Nov. 1975, she moved (2011). member of the Aurora, IL, Church, back to Natchez to care for her par- where he served as a deacon, Sab- ents whose health was failing, and bath School teacher, and an el- united with Triumphant Church in der. Richard and Juanita retired to Natchez. She served her church in Fletcher Park Inn in Hendersonville, the capacity as Secretary, Treasur- NC, in 2011, and attended Fletch- er, and finally a Deaconess until her er Church in Hendersonville. He is health failed. Her employment his- survived by his loving wife of 70 tory included Secretary for Thomp- years, Juanita (Berg) Schuleman of son Insurance and Burial Associa- Hendersonville; two daughters: Jea- tion Port Gibson, MS (1958-1970);

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