Members Assist with the Relief Efforts After the Storm

October 2011

Members Assist With the Relief Efforts After the Storm

Quoi de Neuf? Adventist Education Youth Connections ¿Qué Está Pasando? October To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and 2011 inform, instruct, and inspire our church members. ission tatement M S Editorial 3 Adventist Education 10 inside Youth Connections 16 eatures DQuoiE PdeART Neuf? MENTS 24 ¿Qué Está Pasando? 25 F Positions 26 4 Members Assist With the Relief Efforts After the Storm Bermuda 11 7 Atlanticover Uniontory ASI Chapter Raises $40,135 Greater New York 12 atC Spring ConferenceS : New York 14 NENortheasternWS 18 Northern New England 20 8 ASI Convention Southern New England 22 Draws Record Number in Sacramento Bulletin Board 28 Obituaries 28 Classifieds 30 10 Our Vision: A School With No Empty Seats INFORMATION

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Look Forward, Not Back

t the 2010 General Conference of their past victories so much that they Session in Atlanta, Georgia, in his become spoiled, lazy, and complacent, they ASabbath sermon, the newly-elected forget their mission, they forget their call- world church leader President Ted Wilson, ing, and they forget their priorities. They reminded us, “When God says to go for- stop running forward and they just become ward, we must go forward.” We need to spiritually and emotionally paralyzed. move forward and to stop looking at barri- Forget what lies behind and press on into ers, obstacles, and road blocks. Whatever the future for new victories. hindrances there are, remember the key Second, move forward and don’t keep We need to move words—“Go forward.” lamenting your past hurts. We need to for- In Scripture Paul said, “Forgetting those get and move on beyond those past hurts, things which are behind and reaching disappointments, discouragements, and forward to those things which are ahead, bad experiences that dampen our spirits, forward and to I press toward the goal for the prize of drain our energies, and poison our souls. the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”— Exercise forgiveness, let go of grudges, and Philippians 3:13, 14, NKJV. seek reconciliation where possible. Don’t let In the Old Testament the story of Lot’s past hurts immobilize you. Past hurts can wife is very instructive. She was told, “Don’t make you sick and figuratively turn you stop looking at look back at your old life. Look ahead. Move into a pillar of salt. The Apostle Paul is say- forward to your new life with God.” But she ing, “Forget about your hurts. Do not nurse couldn’t resist. She looked back, and the grievances. Don’t give in to self-pity.” Put Bible says “she turned into a pillar of salt.” them behind you and move forward. I know people today who could relate Third, move forward and don’t dwell on barriers, obstacles, strongly to Lot’s wife because they spend your past failures. A secular song reminds so much time, effort, and energy looking us, “You can pick yourself up, dust your- back that they become immobilized. They self off, and start all over again.” The lyrics become like “a pillar of salt” frozen in place. send a powerful message, but the truth and road blocks. It seems as if they are unable to move for- is, to truly make it, we need supernatural ward because they are constantly looking help. We can’t really do that by ourselves. back over their shoulders. They can’t break God is the One who can pick us up, dust away from the past, so they miss the joy of a us off, and give us a new start. That’s why new life with God. Jesus Christ came into the world. He came From Moses, from Jesus, and from the to give us forgiveness, a new chance, a new Apostle Paul the same message is clearly start, a new beginning, and to close the given, “Don’t look back.” Perhaps it is appro- door on our past sins and failures, and to priate to note why we are given the injunc- help us move forward. tion to move forward and not look back. First, move forward and do not rest on Leon Thomassian is the Atlantic Union your past successes. People bask in the glow Conference treasurer and trust services director.

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Members Assist With the Relief Efforts After the Storm

he full impact of the fury of the the Northern New England Conference, were destroyed or damaged by the storm that had been Hurricane reports that in Vermont, at least “260 flood waters. And, 11 towns were cut TIrene became evident on roads were washed away or damaged. off from the state highway system and Monday, August 29, as damage reports Six bridges were totally wiped out. isolated.” In spite of the tragedy and were received. From North Carolina Some of the bridges have stood for devastation brought about by Irene, northward, communities began to more than 100 years, surviving a cen- Bilbrey says, “Vermont residents have clean up and take stock of the cost. tury of flooding. Some 30 bridges were come together to rebuild.” Downed trees and branches, power damaged and closed. About 280 people Pierre Omeler, Adventist outages, and flooding were just some were left homeless after their homes Community Services Disaster of the reported damage. Our prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones during the storm. Major cities, such as New York and Boston, where residents heeded the warning and prepared for the worst, were spared from the brunt of the major damage. However, the state of Vermont experienced what its governor called “the worst flooding in a century.” Irene dumped up to 11 inches of rain in the landlocked state, washing out bridges and making roads impassable, causing some residents to be completely cut off from access outside of their communities. Parts of upstate New York experienced a similar fate when more than 13 inches of rain fell in that region. Brian Bilbrey, pastor of the Randolph Adventist Community Services Disaster Response volunteers partnered with individuals from Feed the Children and and Barre-Montpelier church district in Lowe’s to bring supplies to residents in Waterbury, Vermont.

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Response (ACSDR) director, and José Cortés, youth ministries director from the Atlantic Union, joined with Harry Sabnani, ACSDR and youth ministries director, and Peter Robinson, ACSDR volunteer, from the Northern New England Conference, to offer assistance to these communities. Cortés traveled to Vermont and together with Art Miller, pastor of the Mountain View church in Vermont, and Mark Harris, pastor of the Osborne Memorial and Plainfield churches in New Hampshire and the South Newbury church in Vermont, identified locations where members, including youth and young adults, Brian Bilbrey Brian could assist with the relief efforts. Top of page 4: The Medical Cadets Corps Members of the Greater New from Hartford, Connecticut, helped clear the mud and debris from the local high school in York Conference Adventist Youth Wilmington, Vermont. Emergency Services Corps (AYES), led by Walter Harris, began their work Members from the Barre, Randolph, and Williston churches assist by packing bags in Plainfield, where they helped clean with much needed supplies. up the house and business of one of Members of the AYES Corps attended the members of the Plainfield church. vespers at the Plainfield church. They worked on Friday and Sunday, a truckload of food and supplies to by 12 young people from the Greater September 9 and 11, respectively. the Waterbury area for relief and aid,” New York Conference Adventist “The ACSDR team was among the Bilbrey said. “The Barre church was Youth Emergency Services Corps on volunteers that partnered with Feed called on to organize additional volun- September 10 to help to distribute the the Children, an international, non- teers. More than 30 church members food and give relief to those in need. profit relief organization, and Lowe’s, representing the Barre, Randolph, “After they finished distributing a home improvement store, to bring and Williston churches were joined goods for that day, eight pallets filled with supplies were delivered to the Barre church and Central Vermont Academy to continue distribution to other communities in the area. From the young to the old, church members came to share the love of Christ with their neighbors, with those in need, and to assist their own church members. “Food distribution was not the only act of kindness that was displayed by church members. Individual families have been going out and helping families shovel the mud and dirt from their homes.” The AYES team also traveled to distribute supplies in Moretown and Waitsfield. However, in Duxbury, they Members of the Southern New England Conference Medical Cadet Corps helped with the relief efforts in Vermont. had to leave the supplies at a bike

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Members of the Greater New York Conference Adventist Youth Emergency Services Corps traveled to Vermont to assist the residents with the clean up. shop, the location for organizing and Mountain View church served as their training for church members interest- coordinating supplies in that town, headquarters. ed in getting involved in ACSDR. because of the difficulty getting into In Cohoes, members of the New The Kingston, New York, church in the affected area. York Conference’s Greater Albany the Northeastern Conference is using Members of the Southern New church and their pastor, Miguel their church as a distribution center to England Conference Medical Cadets Crespo, gave permission for the provide aid to their community. Corps from Hartford, Connecticut, church’s gym to be used as the AYES also went to Oneonta, New led by Denis Martinez, went to resource processing center for donated York, on September 17 to assist ACS, Wilmington to help clear the mud and goods for the State of New York. The Lowe’s, and Feed the Children with debris from the local high school. The church also offered disaster response the food distribution. There are many church members assisting in their communities from whom we have not heard. People are determined to clean up, rebuild where necessary, and move on with their lives. Members are ready to lend a hand in any way they can, while sharing Christ, and reflecting His character everywhere they go. If you are interested in learning more about the work of the Adventist Community Services or wish to volunteer your services, contact your local church ACS director or the ACS director in your local conference.

Ednor A. P. Davison is the editor of the Atlantic Union Gleaner and assistant to the president for communication in the

Brian Bilbrey Brian Atlantic Union Conference. Church members from the Barre, Randolph, and Williston churches with bags of supplies ready to be distributed.

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Atlantic Union ASI Chapter Raises $40,135 at Spring Conference

By Andi Hunsaker he Atlantic Union chapter of titled “The Coming Glory Revolution” TAdventist-laymen’s Services and continued on Sabbath with a ser- & Industries (ASI) held its spring mon titled “A Lingering Fragrance.” conference on May 13-15 at the One highlight on Sabbath morning Hyatt Regency Hotel on the banks was the collection of the special proj- of the Charles River in Cambridge, ects offering. After much prayer in the Massachusetts. About 153 people weeks leading up to the meeting, the from Massachusetts, Connecticut, offering goal was set at $40,000.00 New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, to fund four special projects. The The Nebblett children and friends were among those who New York, and Bermuda attended the actual amount collected on Sabbath provided music for the Atlantic Union ASI regional chapter meeting held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. weekend of spiritual nourishment. morning was $40,134.94, which was Throughout the event 10 booths were $134.94 over the set goal. That was available for those attending to visit an amazing answer to prayer. and experience how various minis- Following lunch, two meetings tries are working for Christ. were held, one in which the national The theme for the weekend was officers presented some of the proj- “Lightened With His Glory.” The ects that ASI is involved in, including main speakers included Ty Gibson, the One-day church and One-day speaker and associate director of school. A mini concert by Vocé, the Light Bearers Ministry, and Edwin South Lancaster Academy choir, was Nebblett and his family. The Nebblett held in the evening, followed by a Ty Gibson, speaker and associate director of Light Bearers family led the morning meetings at meeting with Gibson, who challenged Ministry, was one of the speakers for the Atlantic Union ASI 7:00 and again on Sabbath afternoon. the group to do great things for God. regional chapter meeting. Robert Hunsaker in the background. In keeping with the theme for the The final meeting on Sunday morning in which individuals can become weekend, they led the group through featured Nebblett and his family. involved in helping to finish the work a path of spiritual growth from per- ASI provides a great opportunity for with plans to meet together in heaven. sonal growth, to growth as husband being spiritually renewed and encour- The current ASI Atlantic Union and wife together, and then to growth aged to work for Jesus Christ. Through chapter officers are Andi Hunsaker, as a family. Gibson began Friday eve- networking with other ministries and president; Tony Sebro, vice president ning with an appeal in his sermon other people, ASI provides many ways for communication; Gregg Perry, general vice president; Mary Penner, vice president for finance; Peggy Schauffler, vice president for membership and recruitment; and Steve Peden, vice president for evangelism. The next Atlantic Union ASI chapter meeting is planned for April 20-22, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in Newport, Rhode Island, with speakers David Asscherick and Ty Gibson. Included will be a meeting for children and more exhibit booths. For more information about ASI and the Atlantic Union chapter, visit asiatlanticunion.netasi.org.

Andi Hunsaker is the president of the Atlantic Union chapter of Adventist-

Photos: Paul Miller laymen’s Services & Industries. The Nebblett family led the morning meetings at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 7 ❱❱❱By Conna Bond ASI Convention Draws Record Numbers in Sacramento

espite a volatile economy and Duncertain times, record numbers of attendees and exhibitors participated in the 2011 ASI International Convention August 3-6 at the Sacramento Convention Center in California. They also gave approxi- mately $2.1 million—well above the $1.5 million goal—to support 47 carefully-selected ministry projects around the world. The annual ASI convention has been likened to a worldwide church camp meeting, complete with powerful speakers, life-changing personal testimonies, and inspiring music. Adam Jackson Adam Those who attend can expect to have their spiritual batteries recharged Outgoing ASI president Norm Reitz (left), a California attorney, presents the symbolic Bible and gavel to and their perspectives on mission incoming president Frank Fournier of Loveland, Colorado, on the final evening of the 2011 ASI International Convention in Sacramento. changed. Some experience a sense of calling for the first time and end up Adventist world church president, on It seemed to indicate a seriousness establishing medical outreach cen- Sabbath morning. The exhibit hall about the times we live in.” ters in Zimbabwe, ministering to the had a record-breaking 338 booths, “The times we live in.” That phrase needs of orphans in Haiti, or simply representing 221 ministries and orga- is increasingly tossed around in reli- sharing their faith with friends in nizations from all over the world. gious and secular gatherings alike as their inner circle with renewed pur- George Adams, ASI convention the world collectively wonders how to pose and understanding. site selection and housing coordina- respond to wave after wave of crisis. In For Peggy Schauffler of Swanzey, tor, says it’s hard to pin down why the United New Hampshire, ASI conventions are the numbers change from year to States, those a return to the old-fashioned camp year. Recent adjustments in registra- waves are meeting experience she remembers tion fee structures no doubt affected hitting clos- as a child, with clear spiritual focus this year’s attendance. But signifi- er and closer and many opportunities for uplift- cant support and attendance from to home. ing personal interaction. She and her California locals also drove atten- The messag- family discovered ASI conventions dance higher this year. es presented when her children were 18 and 19. To Terry Anderson, ASI vice presi- Lance Wilbur They have attended three conven- dent for evangelism, Sabbath after- from Harrisville, tions together, joining the many noon attendance at the “ASI Presents” New Hampshire, attended the ASI repeat attendees who come from all program was most telling. “That’s the convention for over the world to what amounts to a time when people usually go back the first time this year. Wilbur is large annual family reunion. to their hotel rooms and take a nap,” co-director of The Extra chairs had to be set up this he said. “But this year, many more Mission, a soul- winning ministry in year for the more than 3,300 people stayed by to hear the testimonies pre- South Lancaster, who came to hear Ted N.C. Wilson, sented during the afternoon program. Massachusetts.

8 Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site open from 6:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. that came as a result of interacting each day. with others from his region. “Having Lance Wilbur from Harrisville, met several people [at the conven- New Hampshire, attended the con- tion] who had a sincere vested intervention for the first time this year. est in the work in the Northeast,” Wilbur is co-director of The Mission, he said, “it became more apparent a soul-winning ministry in South and conclusive to me that the Lord Lancaster, Massachusetts. He, like is about to do something spectacular Schauffler, noted the “rich fellow- in this territory where our work first ship at mealtimes,” as well as the began, and that He has entrusted networking opportunities that moti- us with being a part of it. May we vated him to attend in the first place. remain faithful.” “I will certainly be encourag- During the convention, ASI Brandon Clay Brandon ing others to attend ASI,” he said. officers were elected or re-elected “It is a great opportunity to con- for two-year terms, with Frank Ivor Myers, senior pastor of the Templeton Hills church, nect with various ministries from Fournier of Eden Valley Institute in Templeton Hills, California, covered the entire Great Controversy theme, including all major doctrines and all corners of the globe, while in Loveland, Colorado, taking the prophecies, in 38 very interactive minutes during the finding ways in which you can helm as president. “My heart’s bur- Friday evening general session. strengthen one another’s hands den is to bring the focus around by eight general session speakers and and finish the work as swiftly to spiritual preparation of God’s 24 seminar presenters were marked by and as intelligently as possible.” people to ensure success in our a common sense of urgency and hope Andetta Hunsaker, a physician ministries,” said Fournier, who reflected in the convention theme, from Sudbury, Massachusetts, and presented the morning devotion- “Finishing Strong.” president of the ASI Atlantic Union als during the convention. During the opening night keynote chapter, has been working over the address, Doug Batchelor, speaker/ past year to renew awareness of ASI Conna Bond is the communication director for Amazing Facts in and its worldwide work throughout director for the national chapter of Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries. Roseville, California, spoke of the the Atlantic Union. need for courage. On Friday night, “I heard great gospel points made Ivor Myers, a Central California pas- at ASI this year that I have not heard tor and ministry leader, packed the before,” she said. “The Lord really entire Great Controversy theme— is moving, and I am so excited to About ASI including all major doctrines and be a part of this great movement. I prophecies—into 38 breathtaking wish that all Seventh-day Adventists dventist-laymen’s Services & minutes that left listeners with a would attend. The ASI family really AIndustries (ASI) is an orga- clearer understanding of the signifi- believes that Jesus is coming soon, nization of Seventh-day Adventist cance of the Adventist movement. and this last convention shows me laypersons who enthusiastically par- Many opportunities for networking that it is no longer business as usual. ticipate in and support the Adventist and personal interaction take place Praise the Lord!” Church’s worldwide mission, along in the convention exhibit hall or On follow-up surveys assess- with its various outreach programs. during mealtimes. Schauffler recalls ing the strengths and weaknesses ASI members range from support- sitting at a table next to an elderly of the convention, many attendees ing ministry leaders to profession- gentleman during Sabbath lunch this responded that the main drawback als and business owners from every year. “We talked, and I sensed he was that “it ended.” Of course, walk of life. They seek not only to was sad inside,” she says. “I asked each person had a different moti- experience God’s love in their own him if I could pray for him. He read- vation for attending. But conven- lives but also to share that love with ily agreed, and we had a beautiful tion attendees commonly experi- people they encounter in their daily prayer. I could see his heart was lift- ence an “aha” moment when they activities and work responsibili- ed and that he felt encouraged. This think, I’m glad I didn’t miss that! ties. Hence, the ASI motto, “Sharing greatly encouraged me as well.” This For many, it was Ted Wilson’s and Christ in the Marketplace.” Visit year, the convention featured a des- Ivor Myers’ sermons. For Wilbur, it www.ASIministries.org. ignated prayer room that remained was the renewed sense of conviction at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 9 By Larry Hayes Our Vision: A School With No Empty Seats he past four years have been how to show my gratitude, which I pulled together to make this possible. an adventure in growing faith denied for those 10 years. My way of Currently the school operates with a Tin my life. I spent the previous showing gratitude for what was done “no empty seats” vision that God is 10 years trying to do things my way, for me was to do the same for others. clearly blessing in every way, includ- promising God that, when I got to a When my wife and I moved back ing financially. certain point, I would be willing to do to New York, the opportunity to start What happened at Parkview hap- things His way. The problem with this my own business was presented along pened so quickly that I became con- scenario was that the point I needed with a chance to give God control vinced God had something even big- to reach was constantly moving away, of all aspects of my life. I owned my ger in mind. Union Springs Academy never getting closer. Constant worry own business, but in my mind I was has a lot of empty seats and, because and stress about finances and guilt an employee of a company run by of high tuition expenses and insuf- about not doing what I was feeling God. And, like anything controlled by ficient worthy student funds, those led by the Holy Spirit to do finally God, opportunities and revenue sky- seats have been a challenge to fill. I drove me to give up and give in. Once rocketed. Over the past four years, don’t believe that it’s our job to fill the I allowed God to take control, and in spite of the economic recession, seats or make the money, but rather to believed that He would, the worry revenues increased more than 1,000 allow God to fill the seats and provide the money. He does this through individuals who understand the impor- “MY first opportunity to make a difference presented itself at tance of Christian education and who Parkview Junior Academy, where there seemed to be many share a sense of gratitude for what God has done in their lives. kids who were not attending because of lack of finances.” Every school has enough church connections to make it possible for disappeared. As I allowed Him to lead, percent. Along with the financial every child to have a Christian edu- slowly the financial stress disappeared increase, my passion for Christian cation. Just as in the parable of the and blessings began to pour in. This education, prompted by the Holy talents, God has entrusted us with so allowed the basic needs to be met, as Spirit, also soared. much. What we do with it determines well as provided opportunities to give My first opportunity to make a dif- how much more of His blessings He back to God. ference presented itself at Parkview will pour out on us, or what He will As a teen I wanted to go to Union Junior Academy, where there seemed take away and give to someone else. I Springs Academy, but family finances to be many kids who were not attend- pray that we will all be servants who simply wouldn’t allow this. However, ing because of lack of finances. use the five talents He gives us to His generous church members, financial Although budget issues were a con- glory and watch it turn into 11! aid, and working at a job off campus stant source of concern, the school made it possible for me to attend agreed to step out in faith and allow Larry Hayes is a church Union Springs Academy during my students to attend whose resources member in the New York Conference who is last three years of high school. The were minimal at best. Enrollment a supporter of Adventist years at the academy instilled beliefs went from 43 to just shy of 60 in two education. that came back to help me put my years, and the school ended the year trust in God and enabled me to know in the black when church members

Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education The Power of Prayer Meeting B er hile traveling on a up at prayer meeting look- street in downtown ing for a baptism that never W m Hamilton, Bermuda, in the happened. Small stayed for

middle of June, Loderick prayer meeting and, from all u

(Loddy) Holder shared his indications, he thoroughly d

desire to be rebaptized. The enjoyed it. a

baptism was scheduled to The two friends, Holder take place on the beach and Small, talked in the News at Horseshoe Bay Cove in church Southampton at the conclu- parking sion of Bermuda Conference’s lot for camp meeting. The agree- more ment was that we would than an Loderick Holder, right, was rebaptized at get back with each other to hour Jobson’s Cove in Warwick, Bermuda, with his finalize plans. Unfortunately, after wife, Sonya, on hand to witness the event. that did not happen and the prayer They are members of the Hamilton church in rebaptism did not take place meeting. Hamilton, Bermuda. as scheduled. They Another date was set con- the gentleman who had and the rebaptism was firmed expressed interest in being scheduled to take place that the baptized. at Holder’s church dur- rebap- Well, there in the parking ing prayer meeting on the tism lot I became reacquainted first Wednesday after camp would with him. I remembered meeting. Unfortunately, take him as a motorcycle police- that did not occur, either. I place at 7:00 a.m. on It was at that point that man from my younger had overlooked a previous Sabbath morning at Holder spoke about his days as a young pastor in engagement scheduled for Jobson’s Cove in Warwick. friend’s desire to be bap- the 1980s. What I did not the same time. The rebap- It was then that the Spirit tized with him. He wanted know was that he grew tism was rescheduled again of Lord spoke to Small. “If to know if it would be OK. up as an Adventist in his for the following Sabbath on it is OK, I want to join you The Bible instructor had native homeland. I did not the beach at Jobson Cove in being baptized this com- been informed also, but know that he attended an in Warwick. Unfortunately, ing Sabbath,” Small said to it was determined that no Adventist home school. David Small, one of Holder’s his friend. one had conducted any It was when he came to best friends, did not receive On the Friday evening Bible studies with Small. Bermuda and became a the notice of the most before the rebaptism, I was hesitant, since I did policeman that he stopped recent change, so he and Holder and I reconfirmed not know who he was. As attending church. Now his wife, Dianne, showed the location and time. far as I knew, he had never retired, he attended prayer had Bible studies, attended meeting expecting to wit- church, or even kept the ness a friend’s rebaptism Sabbath. All these thoughts that did not take place, but ran through my mind. during the prayer meeting On Sabbath morning, the Lord worked on his when I pulled up in the heart. Today, two friends parking lot of Jobson’s walk together in Jesus’ Cove, I noticed a couple name. Pastors and members seated in their car. I parked of the churches in Bermuda my car and waited for the are reminded of the impor- appointed time. People tance of having prayer began to arrive close to meeting week after week 7:00 a.m. Then Holder because of the evangelistic arrived with his wife nature of the meetings. You and walked over to my never know who the Lord car. While we were talk- will send! ing, Small got out of his David Small, who grew up Adventist and left the church, went to witness his friend’s —D. Randolph Wilson, assistant rebaptism, but God would have it that he sat through prayer meeting and was convicted of his car and approached us. I communication director, Bermuda need to be baptized. He was baptized at Jobson’s Cove in Warwick, Bermuda. was informed that he was Conference

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 11 Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education Health Fair Reaches Community Residents ueens Faith Temple with doctors, nurses, and Quailey and Carol Harris, the community about the Qin Queens, New York, medical missionaries. Eddie respectively, participated in health fair. Among the dig- reached out to the com- Kirkland, a ventriloquist, a parade led by the Greater nitaries present was G. Earl munity in May at its annual provided captivating activi- New York Conference, Knight, Greater New York community health fair. The Conference president. event was coordinated by The focus of the event Patrice Wright-Douglas, was to promote optimal health ministries director, health. Fruits, nuts, grains, with the assistance of Pearl and vegetables were made Mack and Kimi Roux James. available to church members The highlight this year as well as the community, was the seminar, “God’s providing an opportunity Farmacy” which was to share the importance of presented by Thomas proper nutrition. Visual aids Jackson, Ph.D., director of promoting the eight laws Missionary Evangelistic of health were provided by and Educational Training Polly Cornelius. (MEET). Dentists, opticians, The church and sidewalk nurses, prayer warriors, swelled with members, and medical missionar- people from other Seventh- ies provided services to day Adventist churches, church members and the Medical professionals were on hand at the Queens Faith Temple’s annual health fair to assist and the community. in screening members and people from the community. community. Adventist —Gloria Panton, communication International Medical ties for the children. The under the direction of Kyon director, Queens Faith Temple church Missionaries (AIMM) aug- church’s Pathfinders and Alexander. This served mented the medical team Adventurers, led by Lisa as a means of informing

Twenty-three Baptized During Tent Meetings wenty-three people 9-30 under a huge red and Bailey. During her Twere baptized during a white tent erected on the 2010 summer vaca- three-week gospel explosion American Legion Baseball tion, Bailey escorted held by the Beulah Temple Field in the Canarsie section her eight-year-old church. Using the theme of Brooklyn, New York. brother, Brandon “Blessed Hope,” evangelist Among the candidates Stewart, to the Jeffrey Harriott delivered the for baptism was 16-year-old church’s annual News

nightly messages from July Jamaican vacationer, Keona Vacation Bible School (VBS). Not wanting to make two trips daily to ork pick him up, she Corben Crew, Beulah Temple church pastor,

Y volunteered to work baptized Brandon Stewart. Nevron Brown, a

at the VBS. One of deacon, is in the background. the VBS staff, Shana-Kay the 2011 Gospel Explosion w Cummings, invited her to the and had no reservation e 2010 evangelistic series led about walking with Jesus

N by Dwayne Lemon. At the all the way into baptism.

end of the series Bailey was Just before she was baptized convicted of the truth but she tearfully sang, “I Give stopped short of getting bap- Myself Away,” with her tized, fearing her mother’s father by her side embrac- reaction when she returned ing her. The following week home to Jamaica. her brother, Brandon, was This year when Bailey also baptized. reater returned on her vacation, —Gillian Semple, communication she again volunteered at G Corben Crew, Beulah Temple church pastor, baptized Keona Bailey during the church’s leader, Beulah Temple evangelistic meetings held under a tent in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, New York. the VBS. She also attended

12 Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Members Experience Pentecost Again at Haitian Camp Meeting G reater he 2011 Greater New segment daily at noon. and Brian Ladiny worked increase next year. TYork Conference Moab A. Honoré, Greater side by side with the coor- The Greater New York Haitian Ministries Camp New York Conference dinator. Others involved Conference administrators Meeting was a fam- Haitian Ministries coordi- with the coordination attended the Friday night ily retreat and a spiritual nator, and his staff were included Edouard Michel, and Sabbath events, includ-

revival for the youth and responsible for coordinat- Jean-Joseph Lapierre, ing G. Earl Knight, presi- young at heart. Held ing the weekend events. Flore Lafontant, and Elsie dent, and his wife, Yvonne. N

at Camp Berkshire in Pierre Omeler, Atlantic e

Wingdale, New York, this Union Conference Haitian w year’s theme was entitled Ministries vice president, Pentecost Again. and his predecessor, Louis The 2011 Greater New York Y God used Lucien Isaac, B. Métellus, were on hand ork dean of the theology depart- Conference Haitian Ministries to greet God’s people and ment at Northern Caribbean worship with them. University in Mandeville, Community leaders, pas-

Camp Meeting was a family

Jamaica, to impart His tors, elders, youth leaders, News words of transformation and retreat and a spiritual revival for musicians and singers, reconsecration. church members, and the Eddly B. Benoit, a coordination support team doctoral candidate from the youth and young at heart. worked vigorously to make the Andrews University the 2011 Camp Meeting a Theological Seminary in huge success. Berrien Springs, Michigan, Two youth leaders, Evans Romain. A large num- —Daniel Beauzil, member, took the youth to a higher Charles-Pierre and Farah ber participated from the Gethsemane French church level of thinking and a Beaubrun, made the camp Gethsemane, Bethsaida, deeper spiritual experience fun for the youth. The Ephraim, and Shiloh with God. Dudley François, Haitian pastors showed Bilingual churches, and the “a student of the word,” their support by their pres- hope is that the number of presented the Power Hour ence. Andy Lagredelle, churches participating will

Grand Concourse Church Welcomes 25 New Members

embers of the Grand are Jaime Lebron, Garfield Porter, MConcourse Temple in Bronx, Keyshawn Carr, Clarence Williams, New York, welcomed 26 people into Carl Mayers, Jordan Benn, Venus membership during three baptismal Hylton, Sabrina Francis, Kasanny services that took place during the West, Dennese Vigo, Quenite Family Enrichment Series held July Lamother, and Diane Beauford. 3-23 with speaker Alanzo Smith, Another member, Emmanuel Greater New York Conference per- Amegavie, was baptized on July sonal ministries and Sabbath school 19. Those baptized on July 23 are director. The church members, Jayden Malcolm, Alonzo Myrie, Some of the July 16 baptismal candidates being along with Alan Hay, the church’s Mykayla Malcolm, Nahomie Louis, presented to the congregation by Cordell Anthony, elder, pastor, and Julian Jones-Campbell, Emiol Destin, Thelma Mayers, and Patricia Thiessen, head elder. the church’s associate pastor, were Casandria Pitter, Donna Morgan, —Ann Slaughter, communication committee filled with joy as they viewed the Elisa Freeland, Zeraida Torres, member, Grand Concourse church baptisms. Kelly-Ann Thompson, and Tracy Members baptized on July 16 Ann Williams.

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 13 Adventist History at the William Miller Farm he 57th Annual William and to put on a program for TMiller Camp Meeting adults and children is no was more about team effort small matter. This was about than individual achievement. creating a program greater The coordinators were aim- than the individuals. It is ing to win a championship still true that everyone wants for God rather than indi- to be part of something vidual trophies. All the great greater than themselves. man-made wonders of the The featured speaker world required teamwork, was Stanley Hickerson, and that was also true for pastor of the Stevensville this great camp meeting. To church in Michigan and find parking spaces for 130 longtime board mem- cars is no small matter, to ber of Adventist Heritage pitch a four-pole tent is no Ministry. Hickerson is an small matter, to arrange a Adventist Heritage scholar potluck for more than 375 who shared from his years The annual William Miller Camp Meeting was held on July 30 at the William Miller Home and people is no small matter, of study and research. His Chapel in Whitehall, New York. two sermon titles say a lot ding event at this location. about the relevance of his During lunch a half-hour messages for today. The movie was shown highlight- Sabbath worship sermon ing the little red school- was titled “Grace for a Side- house that brought several tracked Soldier,” and his community people to our afternoon sermon was “Yom rescue on many occasions. Kippurim — What Really The schoolhouse is the lat- Happened on October est addition to the William 22?” Not only is history Miller Farm. For more infor- discussed at the William mation on the schoolhouse Miller Camp Meetings, but movie, contact Jim Everhart it is also created. I talked at the William Miller Farm to two couples who first at (518) 282-9617. became acquainted at this —David Harriss, member, William event and one even talked Miller Camp Meeting organizing team The red schoolhouse is the latest addition to the William Miller Farm. about coordinating a wed-

Small Churches Growing by God’s Grace ony Hlavac and Jim Thwaits ies, he made the observation that Tstarted Bible studies as a result if we are going to be Christians, of door-to-door surveys conducted we need to “live by the Book.” By in their towns of Pulaski and Adams going through the Bible studies he Center, New York. During the sur- discovered just how to do that. As vey, Hlavac discovered that a proph- a result Thwaits made his decision ecy seminar was going to be held to be baptized.

News in Pulaski in the fall and he made Both Hlavac and Thwaits sealed plans to attend. From the start of the their commitment to Christ on seminar to its close he attended regu- July 9 by being baptized in Lake larly and, as a result, began to attend Ontario. The Ellisburg and Pulaski

ork church on Sabbath and other func- church members welcome them tions, as well. He developed a close into their fellowship and look for- Y

relationship with the members of the Josh Reitman, conference Bible worker, center, standing ward to seeing them grow in grace Pulaski church and, after witnessing with Tony Hlavac, left, and Jim Thwaits, right, who were and in the knowledge of their Lord w a few baptisms, Hlavac decided that baptized in July in Lake Ontario. and Savior, Jesus Christ. e it was time to be baptized. short time, began attending the —Josh Reitman, Bible worker, New York Thwaits started Bible studies as Ellisburg church, not far from Conference N a result of the survey and, after a Adams Center. During the stud-

14 Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Health Lectures in Elmira Well Attended N e

he Elmira church in w TElmira, New York, was privileged to have John Clark, M.D., present two Y lectures during the first ork week in July on hypertension and diabetes from his “Discover the Keys to Your

Health” lecture series. With News the growing number of people in our society who are diagnosed with these health problems, many are anxious to learn more about how to manage and prevent these serious conditions. Every third American has high blood pressure. These indi- Reynolds James viduals are three times more John Clark, M.D., presented two health lectures on hypertension and diabetes from his “Discover the Keys to Your Health” lecture series. likely to have a heart attack and pneumonia, than the healthful lifestyle. tips on how to prevent and and eight times more likely general population. Clark Clark and his wife, even reverse these debilitat- to suffer a stroke. Diabetics discussed the importance of Julie, along with their son, ing conditions. Connor, conduct a full-time The event was well- non-profit health educa- attended by church and “Clark discussed the importance of tion ministry known as community members. Clark a plant-based diet, exercise, drinking “Northern Lights Health answered many questions Education,” in Skowhegan, from the audience following plenty of water, and many other Maine. Clark completed each presentation. Church aspects of a healthy lifestyle.” his training at Loma members have indicated a Linda University School of desire for Clark to return in Medicine and now shares the near future. experience a significantly a plant-based diet, exercise, his knowledge on the —Sharon Reynolds, clerk, Elmira church higher rate of amputations, drinking plenty of water, causes of many lifestyle kidney failure, blindness, and many other aspects of a diseases and offers practical

The New York Conference invites you to the 2011 Women’s Fall Retreat Union Springs Academy Academy You are a Child of Mine! Days! If you are in grades 7-11 come and join us on November 7-8 October 21-23, 2011 for Academy Days 2011 Watson Homestead Center Painted Post, New York ~Experience academy life Keynote Speaker ~Stay in the dorms Cheri Gatton ~Visit classes Women’s Ministries Leader ~Have fun at the Ohio Conference “Almost There” Fair Registration starts at Sabbath Afternoon Concert 10:00 a.m. on Monday, with November 7 Denny Shortslef For more information: Contact Lynee Hamm for a registration brochure at Phone: (315) 889-7314 Email: [email protected] Union Springs (315) 391-6263, e-mail: [email protected], or Academy contact the New York Conference at (315) 469-6921

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~Experience academy life ~Stay in the dorms ~Visit classes ~Have fun at the “Almost There” Fair Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7 For more information: Phone: (315) 889-7314 Email: [email protected] Union Springs Academy 16 YouthConnections Atlantic Union “In the present and maybe the future. When David showed showed David When future. the maybe and present the for young too considered often are They decisions. the this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a youth, and and ayouth, forare you him; with fight to Philistine this 1. affected by the challenges and problems in society and and society in problems and challenges the by affected around in your church and in board and committee meet board in committee and and church your in around story: up, Saul and his army were in big trouble. The trouble was trouble The trouble. big in were up, army his and Saul problems. If you find this statement hard to believe, look look believe, hard to statement this find you If problems. not David’s doing or the doing of David’s generation. David’s of doing the or doing David’s not he a man of war from his youth’ ”—1 youth’ his warfrom of aman 17:33he Samuel because most times they are not among those making making those among not are they times most because problem, Youthbers? the of cause the hardlyever are mem voting are adults young and youth many How ings. these of cause hardly the ever are they churches, our in F “And Saul said to David, ‘You are not able to go against against go “And ‘You to able David, not are to said Saul Here are a few more great lessons from this Bible this from lessons great afew are more Here present “You these lies, the cycle will repeat itself and the church church the and itself repeat will cycle the lies, these believing stops someone Unless young. too are they that generations younger the telling start will too don’t you now that and came never future the that becom from generations new prevent will he that ful in havingful these phrases, us perpetuate hoping ence you once wanted to make. In frustration, you frustration, In make. to wanted once you ence say to the youth that believing these phrases will will phrases these believing that youth the say to will never become what God wants it to be. to it God wants what become never will paralyze you, and one day you will wake up and realize realize and up wake will you day one and you, paralyze have the passion, drive, or energy to make the differ the make to energy or drive, passion, have the are ing change agents in this world and in the church. I church. the in and world this in agents change ing regarding be or about three decades I have observed that Ihave observed decades three about or although youth and young adults are very much very are adults young and youth although order The the a two are present. G future leaner the significant to for

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ur North American Division ter- cipline. Ellen White says it best: “If Revival and transformation: ritory is experiencing spiritual discipline and order are necessary for Connecting with God through public Owarfare. The great controversy! successful action on the battlefield, and personal worship Can you see the signs? Mean-spirited the same are as much more needful in politics? Personal addictions of every the warfare in which we are engaged, Education for discipleship: Every sort? Satanic entertainment? Inroads of as the object to be gained is of greater youth and adult learning, growing, secularism? Rampant materialism? The value and more elevated in character and becoming more like Christ ominous threat of terrorism? As the old than those for which opposing forces hymn reminds us, we are living and contend on the field of battle. In the Alignment within the church: dwelling in a “grand and awful time.” conflict in which we are engaged Connecting within our diverse Against this bleak backdrop, the eternal interests are at stake”— church family Seventh-day Adventist Church is Evangelism, p. 115. uniquely positioned for the battle. After Last October, church leaders in the Community outreach and evan- all, we’re a church with a distinctive North American Division assembled gelism: Connecting with our com- message of hope and wholeness! If the in Silver Spring, Maryland. They munities to share hope and wholeness world ever needed our message in the came from Bermuda to Bakersfield, past, it really needs it now. from Maine to Miami and points in Healthy leadership and man- between. They were pastors, university agement: God’s mission-driven Our message of hope. Adventism leaders, health care professionals, and stewards insisting on personal and is a message illustrated by Sanctuary church administrators—all ages, per- church-wide excellence truths, modeled in the life of Christ, sonalities, and cultures. It was a strik- communicated by the prophets through- ing portrait of diversity. What REACH is NOT: out the ages, and succinctly expressed in And yet, one thing brought them REACH is not a program, project, or the Three Angel’s Messages of Revelation together—the desire to REACH North initiative. It is not a mandate handed 14:6-12. This special message points America! These leaders, differing in so down by church leadership. It is not a prophetically to Christ’s second com- many ways, unified around five themes. quinquennium slogan that expires in ing—a concept embroidered in our very In an anonymous survey, the delegates four to five years to make room for yet name, Seventh-day Adventist! overwhelmingly endorsed these themes another “cutesy” catch phrase. Rather, as a way to organize our diverse efforts the five REACH elements above are Our message of wholeness. Our in communicating hope and wholeness enduring principles that we as a church distinctive message not only points to North America and points beyond. value. They are organizing themes that toward the future—it adds abundant life One thing quickly became evident— help our church clarify, focus, and to the present! Hundreds of scientific before attempting to REACH the unify around a common mission. studies have confirmed the benefits of world, the church needs to be prepared our Adventist message of health—a key for battle. As at Pentecost, we ourselves The North American Division is doctrine embraced by the church early must come to one accord (see Acts 2:1) engaged in a different kind of war. It in its history. Coupled with the assets of and receive the outpouring of the Holy is not a conflict of hostility and bit- physical health is the assurance of God’s Spirit. Then—like them—we will turn terness, but a battle waged with God’s saving grace and protecting care. the world upside down for God (see amazing grace poured out to a world Acts 17:6). This preparation, as well in desperate need of His love. And, a Wanted: A Strategy to REACH as the battle itself, is reflected in five glorious outcome is already decided! North America themes that have come to be known as Success in any battle requires dis- REACH North America: Dan Jackson is president of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in North America. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 17

18 News Pauline Charlot, Bible worker, and Claude Edwards, evangelist. Edwards, Claude and church, worker, Bible Waymark The Charlot, of Pauline pastor then Bulgin, Samuel left, from included, Pentecost of series evangelistic Preservation the for preparing in assisted that team the on Individuals Meetings Evangelistic Pentecost at Respond Fifty that their curiosity was was curiosity their that said meetings the attended who old. Many and young both night, every hundreds attracted Edwards H. Claude evangelist by singing sented pre Theseries baptism. through commitment their renewed or had time, first the for to Christ lives their given either people 50 had some Dorchester, Massachusetts, in church, The Waymark at recently ended Series W T people baptized. who were for eight Word the all, above His and to hear night after night who came for of visitors anumber God praise members the small, very is area Rochester messages. angels’ three the share worked to at large church the and department Ministries ThePersonal presentations. searching soul- and spirit-filled, clear-cut, vibrant, rienced expe and watched visitors and members church night Each of book Revelation. the from taught and pastor, preached church’s and Aguy, speaker the Victor”), is Frantzcel Jesus Proclaims: (“Revelation Vainqueur!” est Jesus “L’Apocalypse Proclame: 10. on July theme: the Using series evangelistic —Marie Adeline Lindor, communication director, Capernaum church director, Capernaum communication Lindor, Adeline —Marie Church Haitian Capernaum at Baptized Eight Pentecost Evangelistic Pentecost Evangelistic of Preservation the hen Although the Haitian community in the the in community Haitian the Although New York, concluded a three-week summer York,New summer concluded athree-week Rochester, in church Haitian Capernaum he Atlantic Union ortheastern N - G leaner , October 2011 church; Claude Edwards, of TheWaymark pastor then Bulgin, Samuel by ed direct Pentecost was Series to Him. all surrendering their in resulted matchless love of Jesus, and about the them taught eted, riv kept them that songs and sermons of both content the However,But Manna.” it was Ignore,” “Ain’t and Nothing You,”Love You Can’t “Signs “Ten as Ways I to Say titles sermon piqued such by The Preservation of Preservation The - - Capernaum church in Rochester, New York. New Rochester, in the at church held meetings Capernaum evangelistic summer the of aresult as baptized were people Eight - Marjorie Rickets, Orlandino Gray, Joan Evans-Barnes, Cheryl-Ann Matthews, Nordia McBean, McBean, Lewis. Nordia Elizabeth and Matthews, Logan, Cherick Cheryl-Ann Evans-Barnes, Joan Gray, Orlandino Knight, Rasheed Rickets, Brown, Marjorie Dexter Palmer, Justin Shepard, Jonas from were, Series Cumberbatch, David Pentecost right, of Preservation the at baptized were who 12 people first The the fundamental doctrines and love of Jesus the teaching on was emphasis arching over- but the living, healthy and on relationships focused Christ. to lives their to give a time, at families, entire convinced people, encouraging and with, for,praying studying efforts of canvassing, and worker. Their combined Bible Charlot, Pauline and leader; ministries personal ConvelleMorton, evangelist; The four-week series four-weekThe series Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site leader, The Waymark church The leader, communication Jordan, —Agnes ing soon. ing com- is Jesus that awareness to heighten helped The series end. to an Series Pentecost of Preservation the bringing concert, one-hour a sented pre artist, recording gospel international an also who is understand. could youngest the even that amanner in Edwards by achieved feat Church—a Adventist Seventh-day of the On the final day, Edwards, day, Edwards, final the On - News 19

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leaner G presents Presenters Gillen Molina Gillen Assistant Pastor Donnett Blake Donnett Hyveth Williams Hyveth Kingsboro Temple Mirielle St. Pierre AndrewsUniversity Ellenville NY 12428 Ellenville 1195 Arrowhead Rd.1195 Professor of Homiletics Puerto Rico Conference November 4-6, 2011 Atlantic Union Honor’s Haven Resort Honor’s & Spa Web site: www.northeastern.orgWeb ext. 291-8006 2215 (718) Phone: For more information, contact information, more For E-mail: [email protected] Biennial Women’s and GEMS Retreat Biennial 2011 Women’s th Former Women’s and Children’s Ministries Director and Children’s Former Women’s Northeastern Conference Women’s Ministries Women’s Conference Northeastern 9 “Moving In His Direction” Many, including young people people young including Many, After serving for 46 years in and children, spoke of Rupert willingnessYoung’s to listen, share, and to participate in the lives of those around him. pastoral ministry, Rupert Young Young Rupert pastoral ministry, and his wife, Hope, will retire to Georgia. - ” White . Preston James J.N. Andrews . ved Rachel O. A daily continental first ser , returns Sunday evening , The Great Controversy “In the Footsteps of the Pioneers. William Miller Throughout his two and and participate to in the lives those of around him. of spoke members Church their pride having at such a distinguished as worker their pastor and suchpositive a model inrole his wife, Hope. a half years Shelter Rock at was church, often Young seen working to shoulder withshoulder deacons and elders, surprising them with his proficiency with hammer and nail. Blessed with a dou ble doctorate, Young looks forward gaining to his next degree in retirement, while continuing forward to the Christ of work in Georgia. —Peggy Ann student Caesar, of The Northeastern School of Prayer, Conference Prayer Ministries Department 2011 White while writing . - - October 20 from the NEC Office - , THE PIONEERS - Ellen G. White Kellogg Thursday John H. rip - October 20 - 23, T alters (718) 581- 6790. Seating is limited so first come W abernacle NEC Prayer Ministries Director as she walks T , Bus leaves 7 PM Battle Creek Battle – October Creek Trip 20-23, 2011 Begin on the bus to and from Battle Creek At the Dime Sister Sharon

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ransportation: rip of a Lifetime” W Children sang and recited Seminars: Contact: T breakfast will also be provided. Cost: For more information, contact Sharon 581-6970. Walters (718) “T IN Join Sister Pat Langley the location a gather for ing family, friends, of well- wishers, and supporters who 46celebrated Rupert Young’s years pastoral of ministry as he retires. Ashmeade, Hope Mount Sinai church pastor, and representatives from the Northeastern Conference, pres Baker, including Trevor ident, along his wife, Eunice; Ebenezer Agboka, treasurer; Pat Langley, prayer minis tries director; Sylvan Lashley, superintendent of schools; and church members, family, and friends turns took pay ing tribute Young. to poetry, leaders and AYS spoke his of kindness and flexibility. Many spoke his of willingness listen, to share, at www.atlantic-union.org

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20 News “H VBS Reflects on the Life of Jesus as aChild as of Jesus Life the on Reflects VBS Vacation Bible School (VBS) Vacation (VBS) Bible School was growing up. They also up. also They growing was visited shops that children in in children shops that visited House” to listen to Mary tell tell to Mary to listen House” costumes, in Dressed Maine. 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Conference Camp Meeting Raised by two teachers, he on Sabbath, June 25. The is 100 percent committed to commissioning service was the importance and value of held in the main auditorium Christian education. on the campgrounds. Trott has learned first- Trott graduated from hand through life experi- N Atlantic Union College ences that God’s plans are e

in 2004 with a major in bigger and more amazing w religion and a minor in than our own. His wife, biology. He has completed Alicia, teaches a college- seven years of teaching level fitness class at Pine E Arnold Schnell, Northern New England Conference executive secretary, prays for Jamie Trott at Pine Tree Academy in Tree Academy. They readily during the commission service as the officers and directors surround him. n

Freeport, Maine, serving admit that their one-year- gl as the Bible teacher, wood old son, Tucker, is the joy for the third time, and took

shop teacher, and assistant of their lives. the class on a trip to south- an boys’ dean (one year). He The Trotts hosted baptis- ern Mexico, where they assists in maintenance and mal classes in their home built a church, helped at a plowing around the cam- during the 2009-2010 medical clinic, and hosted d

pus, as well. school year, and 14 stu- Vacation Bible School pro- News He says he loves his dents attended regularly. grams. Jaime Trott job and that it is truly his During the 2010-2011 —Education Department, Northern with his wife, dream job. “I feel honored, school year Trott was a New England Conference Alicia, and blessed, and humbled each sponsor of the senior class son Tucker.

Keene Church Expanding Northern New England Conference Outreach Efforts embers of the Keene church in Swanzey, New music clinic 2012 march 29-31 MHampshire, partnered this year with The Mission, a medical missionary training ministry, to help them with their outreach efforts. They are conducting training in Bible correspondence, door-

to-door evangelism, medical missionary work, and ...I am the way, the truth, and the life... how to be focused as a church on outreach. Keene John 14:6 KJV church members are partnering with The Mission to conduct 44 Bible studies in the area. As part of the outreach, plans are being made to conduct cooking classes, a health expo, and a proph- ecy series in the fall. Ron Nickerson, the church’s pastor, will also help to establish a Pathfinder club. The youth ensemble and chime choir are planning for a busy few months. They recently provided music for the annual Washington, New Hampshire, day and are planning performances for the Nashua and Manchester churches. Register by December 1, 2011  Save $10 The members of Keene church need prayers as Final Piano registrations due February 1, 2012 they step out to meet the residents in the commu- Final registration for all others March 1, 2012 nity and tell them about Jesus. hosted by Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine

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22 News G P force to man the booths that that booths the force to man out were in church Gardner ages. for all games and entertainment, live ping, shop offered The festival event. day two sale—a walk side and Festival” Gardner “Experience 72nd annual the in to participate arriving a.m.9:00 people began 5. By of August morning on the early up tents two setting Massachusetts, Gardner, in streets on the were Jackson Frank and Landry, Al Allard, Myrt and Red Beckner, George Murray, Audrey members church director, and Gardner Church Raises Awareness in the Community the in Awareness Raises Church Gardner NamedSaturné Principal of Greater Boston Academy Union College as professor professor as College Union at Atlantic served he years, six past For the conferences. both in tenure his during churches several pastored York also He Conference. New Greater the in years for nine of schools tendent superin as and Conference Northeastern the in years for eight York—as principal New in foring 15 years serv after Academy Boston Greater joining is minister, community.”and school the in people—both to work with ability his with and administrator tor and educa an as knowledge his with blessed “We are chair. ’64, board Barrows-Stacey Linda said principal,” our as Dr.to have Saturné mid-July. role new in his began Saturné principal. named been has Saturné Bordes 6, 2011,September that The members of the of the The members Saturné, an ordained ordained an Saturné, delighted is board “The Community Services Services Community Adventist at Richard, announced on on announced Academy Boston reater Atlantic Union outhern ew ngland S N E G leaner - - - - - , October 2011 stopped by the booth to booth the stopped by people people.young Many for appropriate literature spiritual and health with filled tote bags and balloons entitled video of copies the uting distrib issues, health and spiritual on erature lit out handing pressure, blood taking testing, diabetes for blood drawing included principal at Greater Boston Academy.principal Boston at Greater as helm the taken has Saturné Bordes mixed with his passion for passion his with mixed attitude, professional and humble “His Conference. England New Southern for the of schools tendent - superin Giese, Patricia GBA,” said permeating be to seems spirit revitalized a position, principal’s the of acceptance Saturné’s retention. and enrollment for president vice and tion, for administra president the to assistant administration, educational and of religion “With Dr. Bordes Dr. Bordes “With - - Jesus , and sharing sharing , and diabetes screenings and blood pressure testing. pressure blood and screenings diabetes free provide to Festival” Gardner “Experience the at hand on were Thibaudeau, Doris and Geliga Bahati left, from members, church and Nurses - “Excellence for the purpose for purpose the “Excellence motto’s The school is backgrounds. cultural and ethnic various and churches 30 from coming diverse, very is population student The grade. to twelfth school pre- from students serves College. Union Atlantic from administration educational in ter’s degree amas has also He France. in University at Strasbourg religion in degrees doctoral and master’s his and Haiti, of University Adventist the at theology in elor’s degree GBA.” attending who are students the all to minster as well as area, Boston the influence will that of GBA aspects service and academic, spiritual, of the understanding to an community entire the draw to hope is the leadership, Dr. under Saturné’s future the toward looks GBA As refreshing! and mendable com- is for GBA, success the the to make sure Gardner resi Gardner sure to make there who was church, the of member and Leominster from anurse Thibaudeau, Doris interviewed and for event the on hand GBA, founded in 1944, founded in GBA, bach his earned Saturné G ardner

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ore thanore 30 chil dren were taught Southern New England Conference Welcomes New New Welcomes Conference England Southern New DirectorAssociate Youth tor, and as nationaltor, television and radio presenter the East for Jamaica Conference in Kingston, Jamaica. in religion from the Northern Caribbean Universitymas a in2001, degreeter’s in family relations from UniversityMontemorelos in 2006, and is pursuing a doctoral degree in associate Ryan youth director, Simpson, is who coming from the Bermuda Conference where he served as youth ministries and Pathfinder and pastor, director, personalpreviously, ministries Simpsondirector. succeeds Robert Hines, accepted who a call the to Florida Conference. American Division, Simpson served in the Inter-American Division as a district pastor, youth/Pathfinder direc communication and ministries T

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epuis environ trois décen- Satan a réussi à nous faire répé- vous ne serez pas à l’église lors- nies, j’ai observé que bien ter perpétuellement ces phrases, que vous deviendrez un adulte. Dque les jeunes et les jeunes espérant d’éviter de nouvelles Trouvez un ministère et com- adultes sont très touchés par les générations à devenir des agents mencez à travailler pour Dieu, défis et les problèmes dans la socié- de changement dans ce monde pour votre église, et pour votre té et dans nos églises, ils ne sont et dans l’église. Je dis aux jeu- communauté aujourd’hui. pratiquement jamais la cause de ces nes que croire en ces phrases Chers adultes, consacrez vos problèmes. Si vous trouvez cette vous paralysera, et un jour vous jeunes pour le service et le lea- déclaration difficile à croire, jetez vous réveillerez et réaliserez que dership aujourd’hui, même si un regard dans votre église, dans l’avenir n’est jamais venu, et vous avez à céder votre place les réunions des comités. Combien que maintenant vous n’avez pas à l’un d’entre eux. Avec la de jeunes et jeunes adultes sont des la passion, l’entraînement, ni bénédiction de Dieu, ceci assu- membres votants? Les jeunes sont l’énergie pour faire la différence rera un mouvement grandissant rarement la cause du problème, car que vous contiez faire. Dans et une église victorieuse de la plupart du temps ils ne sont pas la frustration, vous aussi, vous demain. parmi ceux qui prennent les déci- commencerez à raconter aux sions. Ils sont souvent considérés jeunes de la nouvelle génération 3. Ne cherchez pas autour de vous comme trop jeunes pour le présent qu’ils sont trop jeunes. A moins pour voir qui va faire le travail. et peut-être l’avenir. Quand David que quelqu’un arrête de croire Ce monde et notre église sont remplis de gens debout, regar- dant tout autour, pour voir qui Pour avoir un avenir, il faut qu’il y ait un va faire le travail. Dieu est prêt à vous utiliser, et quiconque présent. Si vous sacrifiez le présent pour le est disposé à faire de grandes et merveilleuses choses en Son bien de l’avenir, il se peut que l’avenir ne nom. Quand Dieu a donné le défi, le jeune homme, Esaïe, qui vienne jamais. avait confiance en Lui disait: “Me voici.» fut apparut, Saül et son armée ces mensonges, le cycle se répè- étaient en grande difficulté. Ces te et l’église ne deviendra jamais David aurait pu croire aux troubles ne venaient pas de David ni ce que Dieu veut qu’elle soit. mensonges et attendre, mais il de sa génération. avait confiance en Dieu et a fait “David dit à Saül: ‘Que personne 2. Si vous ne faites pas quelque quelque chose. Si vous êtes un ne se décourage à cause de ce chose aujourd’hui, vous n’aurez jeune adventiste ou un jeune Philistin! Ton serviteur ira se battre rien demain: Saül n’avait pas adulte dans la région de Bermudes, avec lui. Saül dit à David: Tu ne peux réalisé que sans David dans Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, pas aller te battre avec ce Philistin, le présent, Israël ferait face à Massachusetts, Rhodes Island, car tu es un enfant, et il est un la destruction, l’esclavage, et Connecticut, ou New York, je vous homme de guerre dès sa jeunesse’ l’exil. Il n’y avait pas d’avenir, à conseillerai d’embrasser le fait que ”–1 Samuel 17:32, 33 (LS). moins que David ait agi. Pour le futur est maintenant. Et s’il vous Voici quelques leçons tirées de avoir un avenir, il faut qu’il y ait plaît, rappelez-vous, vous n’êtes pas cette histoire Biblique: un présent. Si vous sacrifiez le trop jeune pour servir et conduire présent pour le bien de l’avenir, pour Dieu. 1. “Vous êtes l’avenir” et “vous êtes il se peut que l’avenir ne vien- José Cortés est le directeur pour les ministères de trop jeune” sont deux erreurs ne jamais. Si vous êtes jeune et la Jeunesse, Eclaireurs, et Aventuriers à l’Union importantes que nous avons vous n’êtes pas actif à l’église Atlantique. comises au sujet de nos jeunes. aujourd’hui, c’est probable que English translation on page 10 of this issue.

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or casi tres décadas, he obser- frases te paralizaran, y un día ca el tener que ceder tu lugar a vado que aunque los jovenes y te despertaras y te darás cuenta uno de tus jóvenes. Con la ben- Plos adultos jóvenes están muy de que el futuro nunca llegó dición de Dios, esto asegurará afectados por los retos y problemas y ahora no tienes la pasión, la un movimiento creciente y una en la sociedad y en nuestras iglesias, motivación o la energía para iglesia victoriosa mañana. casi nunca son la causa de estos pro- hacer la diferencia que una vez blemas. Si encuentras esta afirmación quisiste hacer. En frustración, tú 3. Deja de mirar quién va a hacer difícil de creer, mira a tu alrededor también empezarás a decir a las el trabajo. Este mundo y nuestra en tu iglesia y en las reuniones de la nuevas generaciones que ellos iglesia están llenos de personas Junta de Iglesia. ¿Cuántos jóvenes y son demasiado jóvenes. A menos que están de pie, mirando alre- adultos jóvenes son miembros votan- que alguien deje de creer estas dedor, para ver quién va a hacer tes? Los jóvenes casi nunca son la mentiras, se continuará repitien- el trabajo. Dios está dispuesto a causa del problema porque la mayo- do el ciclo y la Iglesia nunca será usarte a ti y cualquiera otra per- ría de veces no están entre quienes lo que Dios quiere que sea. sona que esté dispuesta a hacer toman las decisiones. A menudo se les considera demasiado jóvenes para el presente y quizás aún para el futuro. Para poder tener un futuro, debe haber Cuando David apareció, Saúl y su un presente. Si sacrificas el presente por ejército estaban en grandes problemas. El problema no era las acciones bienestar del futuro, este pueda nunca llegar. de David o las de su generación. “Y Saúl dijo a David, ‘tú no eres capaz de ir contra este filisteo a 2. Si no haces algo hoy, pueda que cosas grandes y maravillosas en pelear contra él; porque tú eres un no tengas nada mañana: Saúl no Su nombre. Cuando Dios dio el joven y él es un hombre de guerra se dio cuenta que sin David en desafío, el joven, Isaías, quien desde su juventud’ ”— 1 Samuel el presente, Israel enfrentaba la confiaba en El, dijo, “Heme aquí.” 17:32, 33 (NKJV). destrucción, esclavitud y exilio. Aquí hay algunas grandes leccio- No había ningún futuro a menos David pudo haber creído las men- nes de esta historia Biblica: que David actuara. Para poder tiras y esperar, pero él confiaba en tener un futuro, debe haber un Dios e hizo algo. Si tú eres un joven 1. “Ustedes son el futuro” y “eres presente. Si sacrificas el presente adventista o un adulto joven vivien- demasiado joven” son dos erro- por bienestar del futuro, este do en Bermudas, Maine, Vermont, res significantes que hemos pueda nunca llegar. Si eres joven New Hampshire, Massachusetts, hecho con respecto a nuestra y no estas activo en la Iglesia Rhode Island, Connecticut o Nueva juventud. Satanás ha tenido hoy, pueda ser que no estés en la York, te desafío a abrazar el hecho éxito en invitarnos a perpetuar iglesia cuando seas adulto. Busca de que el futuro es ahora. Y recuer- estas frases, con la esperanza un ministerio y empieza hoy a da, no eres demasiado joven para de que evitará que las nuevas trabajar para Dios, para tu igle- servir y liderar para Dios. generaciones se conviertan sia y para tu comunidad. José Cortés es el director de los departamentos en agentes de cambio en este Estimado adulto, instruye hoy de Jóvenes, Conquistadores y Aventureros en la Unión del Atlántico. mundo y en la iglesia. Le digo a los jóvenes para el servicio y English translation available on page 10 of this a los jóvenes que el creer estas liderazgo, incluso si esto signifi- issue.

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These official state church These official 1980. since leadership voted or by guidelines statements position of the one enormous potential for making positive contri positive for making potential enormous possess Children society-at-large. and of faith, community family,the of parents, care to the entrusted God from gifts precious as seen are children require vigilant protection. require vigilant children breached, is trust this when consequences ing life-chang the and adults upon olderwiser and of children dependence and nature trusting of the Because them. who would harm those toward of words reproof directed were strongest of Some His care. their with entrusted adults from able should to be expect children tection pro and nurture, of respect, kind the modeled Jesus them. exploit sexually and/or them against violence and of form abuse any perpetrate actions unknown—whose and sons—known per youthfrom and children safeguard and to nurture efforts longstanding its extends and important. extremely development is and protection, care, to their to society. Attention and church to the butions Union Atlantic the subjects, Church various on Adventist Seventh-day In order of increase the awareness to views of the G leaner The documents presented here in are end an not documents The an church the make and grow As to continues The Seventh-day Adventist Church reaffirms reaffirms Church Adventist The Seventh-day on children. In the light of the Bible they Bible they of the light the In on children. value ahigh place Adventists eventh-day , October 2011 and Protection of Children Protection and Statement on the Nurture Nurture the on Statement G leaner will publish monthly monthly publish will NIV ). ------visible and approachable play an important role important an play approachable and visible who are leaders church and Pastors important. vitally are or suspected reported be behavior ate followed to be steps should inappropri specific the and violence, and of abuse signs warning the children, and adults between interaction inappropriate and appropriate constitutes what church-related activities. Education regarding all during environment their and of children monitoring and supervision careful the and ings surround its and facility church of the safety to the attention include for place children a safe church making toward measures practical Other of desires. adult for gratification the of minors exploitation the regards as of evil appearance the even precludes that of code ethics a strict by live themselves must members and leaders foremost, church and First setting. gregational con the in children against violence and abuse sexual for child risk the to minimize sibility Children for Place aSafe Church Making mature. they as values tal paren espouse and choices life-affirming make will children that likelihood the to increase demonstrated been have measures Such milder choices. of their consequences the experiencing and reasoning through to learn children allow that of discipline forms of more gentle ness effective the confirm of research body a large as well as Scripture from examples contrast, By others. with differences their resolving in lence vio and to coercion resort youthwill the that likelihood increased as well as to children harm psychological and for physical risk heightened with associated also is discipline Such harsh rebellion. and to resentment leads often control dictatorial punitive, severe, by characterized Correction approach to discipline. of abiblical name the in punishment harsh experience dren chil Many approach to correction. redemptive for a necessary skills develop the helps parents that education parent on church-based priority Redemptive Correction The church also takes seriously its respon its seriously takes also The church a places Church Adventist The Seventh-day Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site ------breaking the silence frequently associated with child sexual abuse and violence, its efforts toward advocacy and justice for all victims, and deliberate action to safeguard children Other practical measures toward from all forms of abuse and violence will contribute much toward the emotional and spiritual recovery of all con- making church a safe place for cerned. The church regards the nurture and protection of children as a sacred trust. children include attention to the (This statement has been informed by the principles safety of the church facility and expressed in the following biblical passages: Lev. 18:6; 2 Sam. 13:1-11; 1 Kings 17:17-23; Ps. 9:9, 12, 16-18; Ps. 11:5-7; Ps. its surroundings and the careful 22:24; Ps. 34:18; Ps. 127:3-5; Ps. 128:3, 4; Prov. 31:8, 9; Isa. 1:16, 17; Jer. 22:3; Matt. 18:1-6; Matt. 21:9, 15-16; Mark 9:37; supervision and monitoring of children Mark 10:13-16; Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 1 Tim. 5:8; Heb. 13:3.)

and their environment during all (See also “Seventh-day Adventists Speak Up For Ending church-related activities. Violence Against Women and Girls.”) This statement was approved and voted by the Executive Committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on June 23, 2010, and released at the General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia, June 24-July 3, 2010. in prevention, as well as in responding well to the needs of children whose safety may have been jeopardized. Regular updates are needed regarding their moral and legal respon- Resources sibility to report child abuse to appropriate civil authorities. Listed are some resources that will help you learn more The designation of trained personnel and specific protocols about the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s beliefs, posi- at wider levels of church organization will help to ensure tions on specific topics, and established guidelines. appropriate action and follow-through when abuse is reported within the church setting. Web sites Because of the complex nature of the problem of child Official Statements voted since 1980: www.adventist.org/ sexual abuse and violence against children, intervention, beliefs/statements/index.html and treatment of perpetrators requires resources beyond the scope of ministry provided by the local church. However, Guidelines: www.adventist.org/beliefs/guidelines/index. the presence of a known perpetrator in a congregation calls html for the highest levels of vigilance. While perpetrators should be held fully responsible for their own behavior, the supervi- Fundamental Beliefs: www.adventist.org/beliefs/ sion of persons with a history of inappropriate behavior is fundamental/index.html necessary to ensure that such persons maintain appropriate distance and refrain from all contact with children during Church Manual: www.adventist.org/beliefs/ church-related activities. Provision for alternative opportu- church-manual/index.html nities for perpetrators to grow spiritually in settings where children are not present greatly enhances child protection. Other Documents: www.adventist.org/beliefs/ other-documents/index.html Fostering Emotional and Spiritual Healing Books Children who have been personally victimized or who Available online at AdventSource (www.advent source. have witnessed disturbing events need the care of adults org) or your local Adventist Book Center (ABC) who treat them with sensitivity and understanding. (www.adventistbookcenter.com) Practical support that helps children and families maintain stability in the midst of turmoil empowers victims and their Statements, Guidelines and other Documents families and promotes healing. The church’s commitment to Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual

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before returning to Elmira, where daughter, Kimberly Feder, of Atlanta, Eastern she attended Elmira church. The last Ga.; two nephews, Roy Van Atta of Sunset Table Standard Time few years she resided in Collegedale, Elmira, N.Y., and Kurt Van Atta of November 2011 4 11 18 25 Tenn. Survivors include a daughter, Margate, Fla.; and a niece, Wendy Bangor, ME 5:18 4:10 4:03 3:58 Lana Feder, of Atlanta, Ga.; a grand- Proctor of Seneca Falls, N.Y. Portland, ME 5:27 4:18 4:12 4:07 Boston, MA 5:33 4:25 4:19 4:14 South Lancaster, MA 5:35 4:27 4:21 4:16 Pittsfield, MA 5:41 4:33 4:27 4:23 Hartford, CT 5:40 4:33 4:27 4:22 New York, NY 5:48 4:40 4:35 4:31 Albany, NY 5:41 4:33 4:27 4:23 Utica, NY 5:48 4:40 4:33 4:29 Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse Syracuse, NY 5:51 4:44 4:37 4:33 Rochester, NY 5:57 4:49 4:43 4:38 RITTENHOUSE, Virginia-Gene Buffalo, NY 6:02 4:55 4:48 4:44 (Shankel), 88; b. Oct. 15, 1922, Hamilton, Bda 6:24 5:19 5:15 5:13 in Lacombe, British Columbia, RememberingCanada; . . d. . August 30, 2011, BUNKER, Lorna Alice (Fish)—81; b. Mar. in Worcester, Mass. She was ANNOUNCEMENTS 16, 1929, in Igerna, N.Y.; d. Dec. 10, 2010. She attended the Seventh-day an accomplished violinist, Adventist Church school in North pianist, composer, and conduc- Dr. Roderick Carruthers will be 100 on Dec. Creek, N.Y. She was a leader in the tor. When she was three, she 3, 2011. All invited to help celebrate North Creek church, often acting as moved to South Africa with her at an Open House on Sunday Dec. 4 speaker and leader when there was no from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at Greater Boston parents. She began piano study pastor. She conducted Vacation Bible Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse Academy, 108 Pond St., Stoneham, School, led out in Pathfinders, and at age six and pursued her MA., E-mails and cards can be sent was a Bible student and gave many musical career there until she was 19. to: [email protected], c/o Bible studies to family and friends. She She began her teaching career at Walla Walla College Robert Carruthers, 37 Albion Ave., cared for her invalid mother, mother- Stoneham, MA 02180, (781) 438-0287. (now Walla Walla University) in College Place, Wash., in-law, and deceased children (Bonnie in 1945 where she taught for one year before going to and Brenda), served as Adventist The Danbury Bethel church is sponsor- Community Service leader, and taught Atlantic Union College (AUC) in South Lancaster, Mass., ing a Gospel Concert on Oct. 22 at 7:00 her children to lead out in neighbor- where she taught violin and piano until the early 1950s. p.m., at the Danbury High School, 43 hood Sabbath School. She sponsored Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury, CT She worked in Jamaica, West Indies, from 1954-56 and many children to Camp Cherokee 06811; featuring gospel artist Jennifer also in 1961 where she taught music. She returned to in Saranac Lake, N.Y. Survivors LaMountain. Adults $25, children (ages the Lancaster area in 1964 and, in 1968, she started include her two daughters, Connie 5-12) $15, children (5 and under) $5. Lee Olortegui of Apopka, Fla., and practicing with five young students in her living room For more information, contact Pete Mary Lou Cross of Newport, Tenn.; and out of that practice group the New England Youth Maldonado, pastor, at (413) 222-6114. five grandchildren, four great-grand- Ensemble (NEYE) developed. The NEYE has traveled children; a sister, Margaret Chastain extensively over the years, performing countless times OBITUARIES of Cleveland, Tenn.; and a brother, Henry Fish of Elijay, Ga. in the United States, Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and China. In 1994, the ARTHUR, Lionel, R.—90; b. May 24, CHENOWETH, CATHY A.—58, b. May 4, NEYE relocated to Washington, D.C., and began its affili- 1920, in Eckstein Village, St. Michael, 1952, in Portland, Maine; d. May 1, ation with Columbia Union College (now Washington Barbados, West Indies; d. February 2011, in Scarborough, Maine. She was Adventist University). Rittenhouse was a significant part 1, 2011, in Hyatsville, Md. He was a member of the Limington church employeed by the Northeastern in Limington, Maine. She gradu- of the Lancaster community, contributing both person- Conference as an assistant treasurer for ated from Pioneer Valley Academy ally and musically to AUC, the Adventist Church, and two years until 1973. He pastored the in New Braintree, Mass. She worked the wider community. She has to her credit a number of Flatbush, Bethesda Amityville, Mt Zion, for 14 years in the Northern New original compositions including The Jamaican Suite for South Ozone, Elim, and Lighthouse England Conference office. She was Tabernacle churches. The Flatbush predeceased by her former husband, violin and piano, The Song of the Redeemed, and The Vision and Excelsior schools were established Gerald Sawyer. Survivors include of the Apocalypse. Rittenhouse is survived by Harvey under his leadership. Survivors include, her husband, Roger Chenoweth, Rittenhouse, M.D., her husband of 61 years, a brother-in- Sheila Arthur, his wife of more than two sons, Keith (Kathleen) Sawyer law, Robert (Peggy) Rittenhouse, M.D., of Hudson, Mass., 63 years; children Bert Arthur, Myrtle and David (Katrina) Sawyer; a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arthur, Michael (Dawn) Arthur; a Linda Devine; and a granddaughter, brother, Colin Trotman of the Bahamas; Shyla Rain Gailey. To read additional information about this musi- grandchildren Deidre Arthur, Rodney cal powerhouse, visit: www.adventistreview.org/article. (Brandy) Arthur, Simone Arthur, Robert FOGGIN, Janice M.—90, b. Sept. 4, php?id=4690 and news.adventist.org/2011/08/ (Alicia) Arthur; Chandra Arthur; great- 1920, in Elmira, N.Y.; d. Jul. 2, 2011, remembrance-adventis.html. grandchildren, Raven, Tuesday, Rodney in Chattanooga, Tenn. She lived in II, Athena; many nephews, nieces, and St. Petersburg, Fla., for many years other relatives. and in Fletcher, N.C. for 10 years

28 Atlantic Union Gleaner, October 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site KIRCHBERG, Ernest “Ernie” C.—88; b. STEVENS, Henry George Stevens—74, b. Apr. 25, 1923, in Hamden, Conn.; Jan. 26, 1937, in Newton, Mass.; d. d. May 30, 2011, in West Haven, Feb. 20, 2011, in Portland, Maine. He Greater Boston Academy Alumni Weekend Conn. He was a member of the was an active member of the Hudson New Haven church in New Haven, church in Hudson, Mass., serving October 14-15, 2011 Conn. He was a World War II vet- as the senior deacon for many years. eran. Survivors include two daughters, Survivors include several cousins. Friday, October 14 Linda Seideman of Harrah, Okla., and Stoneham Memorial Church, Betsey Kirchberg of Orange, Conn.; THOMAS, Levern E. (Polite)—60; b. three sons, Earl (Kallie) Kirchberg of Dec. 13, 1950, in Savannah, Ga; 29 Maple St., Stoneham MA South Lancaster, Mass., Paul (Debbie) d. Mar. 22, 2011, in Jamaica, N.Y. Kirchberg of Orange, Conn., and Eric She was a member of the Jamaica 6:00 p.m. Light Supper (Ivy) Kirchberg of Battle Creek, Mich.; church in Jamaica, N.Y. She became and seven grandchildren, Alexander, a Seventh-day Adventist at the age 7:30 p.m. Vespers Demetri, and Nicholas, Kirchberg of of 14 while attending a tent meet- South Lancaster, Mass., Johnathan ing. She was employed for 19 years Kirchberg of Orange, Conn., Paul with the Northeastern Conference in Sabbath, October 15 (Smita) Kirchberg of Milford, Conn., the Personal Ministries and Sabbath Stoneham Memorial Church, Michael O’Brien of West Haven, Conn., School departments. She became the 29 Maple St., Stoneham MA and Zachary Kirchberg, of Battle Creek, first woman to be ordained as an elder Mich., and two great-grandchildren, at the Jamaica church under the Aria Kirchberg of Milford, Conn., and pastoral leadership of David Glover. 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Kaitlyn O’Brien of Stratford, Conn. She served the Jamaica church as Guest Speaker from the Class of 1961 an usher, Sabbath School secretary, KOPKO, Thomas M.—76; b. Nov. 1, 1934, superintendent, and teacher, and as 1:00 p.m. Fellowship Luncheon in Newark, N.J.; d. Nov. 30, 2010, an elder. Survivors include Carlos in Roseville, Calif. He was a mem- Thomas, Sr., her husband of 36 years, Greater Boston Academy, 108 Pond St., Stoneham, MA ber of the West Sacramento church of Jamaica, N.Y.; two sons, Carlos Jr. in Sacramento, Calif. He served as of Las Vegas, Nev., and DeVaughn Saturday Night a pastor in the Atlantic, Columbia, Thomas of Jamaica, N.Y.; her mother, Greater Boston Academy, 108 Pond St., Stoneham, MA Pacific, Southern, and Southwestern Elizabeth Polite of Queens, N.Y.; a unions. Survivors include his wife, brother, Kenneth Polite of Long Beach, Class Reunions and Alumni Basketball Game Doris Steinbacher Kopko of Roseville, Calif.; a grandson, Malachi of Queens, Calif., a son, Thomas Kopko of N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Carlota Thomas- For more information, call Roseville, Calif.; and two grand- Brown, Garnetta Thomas, and Lynn Tom Giampa (508) 243-7458 daughters, Kristen and Tricia Kopko Polite; and brother-in-law, a Reginald of Roseville, Calif. Lewis, Sr.

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