TLALAzxu., GLEANER September 23, 1986

FEATURING COMMUNITY GUEST DAY— WHEN MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP AND UNDERSTAND COMMUNITY RELATIONS DAY- A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!

By Gwen Ashley, Staff Secretary Atlantic Union Conference

Psalm 90:12 (NIV) * says, "Teach us to number our dations. This provided an opportunity to explain the days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.- purpose of the award and tell a little about our church. Community Relations day provides a perfect oppor- Some of these leaders were quite impressed that tunity to make an application of that text and reap rich Adventists were civic-minded. benefits. If we use our days well, we will gain As a part of the service, we invited the honoree's something valuable and learn something useful. pastor and church members. And we asked the pastor Annually the Seventh-day Adventist churches are to make a short speech. In addition to the honorees, encouraged by the General Conference Communica- all of the people invited had never attended a tion Department to hold a Community Relations day. Seventh-day Adventist Church before. The local The idea is for a local newspaper sent a church congregation to photographer and our choose for recognition communication secre- some person from the tary submitted stories local community who is for publication. not a Seventh-day Ad- The honoree's pastor ventist and who has gave a beautiful speech made a public service and a church member contribution for the presented special good of the entire com- music. Several relatives munity. and friends stayed for The recogntion takes the church service, and the form of awarding a the day was capped off plaque (available with lunch. Our guests through the General enjoyed the church ser- Conference Com- vice and the fellowship munication Depart- and were very comfort- ment) to that person in a special church ceremony, able with us. Since then, we have enjoyed several with local media coverage. When rightly executed, social events with the friends we made, and they have Community Relations day accomplishes several learned a great deal about Seventh-day Adventists. things: Community Relations day is a golden opportunity 1. It makes Adventist Church members aware of for outreach. Goodwill and favorable publicity are the people outside the church who are doing good generated by the media coverage. Our members were things to help the community. made aware or reminded of the outstanding service 2. It makes those who are not members of our people give to our community. A genuine opportunity church aware that Seventh-day Adventists have an in- is provided for people who have never visited our terest in the community. church to do so. Barriers and misconceptions about 3. It makes the community aware of the contribu- Seventh-day Adventists are removed. And most im- tions being made for its good (and perhaps serves as portant of all: new friends are made—friendship that an impetus for others to get involved). can result in people coming to a saving knowledge of 4. It is an opportunity for people who might not Jesus. otherwise do so to become acquainted with Adven- Community Relations day is a golden opportunity tists. no church should miss. 5. It gives Adventists opportunities to develop one-to-one friendships. These positive effects were illustrated in two Com- munity Relations days held at our local church. ' HOLY : NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION Copyright © 1978 by the New York International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Several local leaders were contacted for recommen- Bible Publishers.

September 23, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18. The Atlantic Union GLEANER (USPS 036-280) is published twice monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Atlantic Graphic Services, Inc., South Lancaster, MA 01561. Second-class postage paid at South Lancaster, MA. 01561. Annual subscription price, 56.00. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Atlantic Union GLEANER, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. work that I see from my art majors. They have begun to experience the world visually, to think with the right, seldom- used, but creative side of the brain." Marcel Pichot, Professor of French at The Advantage in AUC, took his students on an unforget- table tour of Montreal where they prac- "Summer Advantage" ticed their developing ability in French Most teenagers would be hard put to on the French-speaking natives of that tell you of any advantage in attending city. school in the summer. Not so with the 27 David Knott, Professor of English young people who attended the Summer and also the Director of the Summer Ad- Advantage in New England program vantage program, disclosed the beauty from July 14 through August 8 at Atlan- and cultural heritage of New England to tic Union College. Converging upon the his literature students as they walked in AUC campus from Unions as widely the steps of Hawthorne, Emerson, and separated as the Pacific Union and the Thoreau, or toured the Quincy Market. Atlantic Union with nearly all others The Computer class, taught by Bar- between (Southern, Southwestern, Col- Summer Advantage students relaxing by bara Kreaseck, Instructor in Math- umbia, Lake Union), 24 young women Preston Hall are (L. to R.): Andrea ematics and Computer Science at AUC, and three young men discovered the ad- Woods, West Virginia; Polly Sprague eagerly explored the wonders of vantages of Summer Advantage. and Elke Rechberger both from New technology at the Boston Science In a comfortable room in Preston Hampshire; and Lisa Kohlmeier, Col- Museum. Hall, the women's dormitory, four orado. All of these classes took advantage of young women, Polly Sprague from New temptations of a "lazy, hazy" summer the natural and cultural resources of the Hampshire, Elke Rechberger, also from and neatly wrapped up from four to six New England area. The brainchild of New Hampshire, Lisa Kohlmeier from hours of college credit over the five- Dr. Lynn Sauls, former Academic Dean Colorado, and Andrea Woods of West week term. This they did for a flat fee of at AUC, the Summer Advantage pro- Virginia, discussed their reasons for $500, a saving of well over 50 percent of gram first appeared in the summer of coming to Summer Advantage and the the regular tuition rate. Heidi Brand, a '85. This summer it has quadrupled its advantages they found. senior at South Lancaster Academy who initial enrollment. Apparently, more "I wanted to find out what college attended Summer Advantage last sum- and more bright students are discovering classes were like." mer after completing her sophomore the advantages in attending Summer Ad- "I wanted to meet new people and ex- year, attended again this summer and vantage in New England. perience dorm life." plans to do so during the summer of '87. The following students completed the "I'm a Seventh-day Adventist attend- Heidi will have 18 hours of college credit five-week term: ing a Baptist school and I wanted to when she enters college in the fall of '87. Wendie Bean—Bermuda interact with other Adventist young peo- Now that's an advantage! Heidi Brand— ple." Such were some of the reasons for Michele Smith, who graduated this Esther Clarke—Massachusetts coming to Summer Advantage. past spring from Chisholm Trail Christa Delcamp—New York "The classes have been really good." Academy in Keene, Texas, says she Sonja De Witt—Massachusetts "Dorm life has been great, even would recommend the Summer Advan- Anna Denes—Mississippi though we grated on each other's nerves tage program to anyone. "I love New Melissa Esposito—Massachusetts sometimes. We've had a ball. We even England," she declares, blue eyes Melitta Fish—Texas cooked a frozed pizza on an iron. It was sparkling, "and I've really enjoyed Janice Holder—Bermuda delicious!" dorm life. I feel that it's prepared me for Nikita James—Bermuda "We enjoyed traveling around, but college, which I'll be entering soon. The Lisa Anne Johnson—Michigan wish we could have done more of it. We scholastics here have been excellent. I've Lisa Kohlmeier—Colorado like the small campus and friendly at- worked hard, but it's been fun. I Verlina Lightbourne—Bermuda mosphere." especially enjoyed the literature class." Penny Meharry—Texas Voices tumbled over one another in Classes included in the program this Brent Mehner—California excitement and enthusiasm. These summer were "Individualized French: Elke Rechberger—New Hampshire young people have more going for them Getting Around in Montreal," "New G. Trina Richardson—Bermuda than mere enthusiasm, however. In England in Literature," and "Com- Kristine Rittenbach—South Dakota order to be accepted into the Summer puters in the High Tech Belt: A Byte at a Mark Robinson—Massachusetts Advantage program, they must have Time." All the students were enrolled in Jason Schmidt—Massachusetts maintained grade point averages of at the Drawing Class taught by Eugene Helen Michele Smith—Texas least 3.2, have achieved high percentiles Cobb, Associate Professor of Art at Polly Sprague—New Hampshire on certain scholastic tests, and have been AUC. The students, according to Cobb, Sondra Stonier—New York recommended by their principals as hav- have done some truly outstanding work. Laura Ward—Michigan ing the maturity necessary to successful- "In a summer course one cannot expect Laurie Winslow—Massachusetts ly complete intensive college courses. to see all the developmental changes in Andrea Woods—West Virginia Pre-college students who must have one's work that might occur over a Heidi Yeaton—Maine completed the sophomore year in high whole semester," says Cobb, "but many Ruth Brand school or an academy, spurned the of these students are doing the kind of Public Relations

September 23,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 3 they suggested that their family has such THIRD SECULAR CAMPUS WEEKEND WORKSHOP an unusual record of faithfulness: 1. Grace and Earl Clark, parents of Atlantic Union College/Atlantic Union Conference Glen, Celia, Ernest, Esther, October 3 & 4, 1986 Violet, and Marilyn, and grand- WHERE The College Church, Atlantic Union College Campus parents of John and many other S. Lancaster, MA 01561 grandchildren, conducted their (617) 365-4561 or (617) 368-0311 own worship early each morning. Their children often heard them SPONSORED BY The Atlantic Union Conference Youth Department in reading aloud from the Bible and cooperation with Atlantic Union College. Spirit of Prophecy. 2. Morning and evening, consistent- SPEAKER Lorenzo Grant, SDA Secular Campus Chaplain with a ly, the family conducted worship career-long involvement with Adventist youth. Cur- which included studying the rently Dr. Grant is chaplain at Howard University in children's Sabbath school Washington, D.C., and pastor of the Breath-of-Life lesson. church. 3. They were serious about their and practiced it at all SECULAR CAMPUS WEEKEND WORKSHOP times. They faithfully attended Pre-Regist ration Sabbath services, driving about Call AUC Chaplain Rick Trott's Office: (617) 365-4561 16 miles to church. or write Chaplain Trott, AUC, So. Lancaster, MA 01561 4. They looked to Christ, the Bible, and Spirit of Prophecy for truth Name: and not to other people. They Address: resisted peer pressure. 5. They sent their children to Seventh-day Adventist schools. Telephone:( ) The Clarks are quick to point out that College/University they were not perfect; they make mistakes. They were, however, commit- Pre-Registration must be by Wednesday, October 1, 1986 ted to the Lord and to the Seventh-day Adventist message. John, in coming to Atlantic Union College, is upholding that tradition of commitment. How for- tunate he is to come from such a An Exceptional Adventist Family heritage! When John Clark enters Atlantic recent family reunion, 33 relatives, all Ruth Brand Union College this fall, he will do so active Seventh-day Adventists, celebrat- Public Relations with the support of an exceptional ed their unity as a family and as Adventist family. John's father, Glen members of the family of God. Clark of Escondido, California, is one John's parents, grandparents, aunts of six children to remain a faithful and uncles seem to have found a for- Seventh-day Adventist and to raise his mula which keeps them close to the Lord children as Seventh-day Adventists. At a and in the church. Here are the reasons Greater New York

115 Register for Vacation Bible School in the North Bronx During the weeks of July 7 through 18, 1986, North Bronx, New York, church sponsored its yearly Vacation Bible School. This year's theme was "Jesus and You." One hundred fifteen pupils registered, of which 46 were non- Adventists. The average daily atten- dance was 90. Daily activities included Bible stories, crafts, games, and a special visual s presentation from the Adventure Series. t .. In a very special feature, three police Three generations of Seventh-day Adventists. officers from the 47th Precinct talked

4 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER about the effects of drugs, especially the current epidemic of "crack." The motto they introduced to the children was, "Thanks, but no thanks." Their presen- tation included role-playing, visual aids, and a question-and-answer period. At the closing exercises, Pastor Roy Gordon reemphasized the purpose of Vacation Bible School. All parents and guardians were commended for sending their children. These individuals, along with the visitors, each received a copy of the booklet, "From This Day For- ward." Enid McKinley Some of the children of the large Vacation Bible School held in the North Bronx Communication Secretary church. Anti-drug education was a featured part of the school.

ELEVEN BAPTIZED AT FRENCH CAMP MEETING

Eleven candidates from three French congregations were two from Ephraim in Huntington were baptized by Pastor baptized during camp meeting in July. Shown here (right) is Fenelon Destin. Mamita Penn with Elder Naasson Prosper, assisted by Deacon French camp meeting was combined with daily sessions for Brenord Auguste. Mrs. Penn was one of five new members of Pathfinders which began with a 6:00 a.m. bugle call to exercise the Gethsemane church, the last of 28 persons baptized from a sessions by the pool. A procession of Pathfinders (upper left) summer crusade. opened and closed the eleven o'clock service on Sabbath. Four persons from the Sychar company in Westbury and

MIDDLETOWN CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP EVENT Korean Young People Speak at Revelation Meetings in Staten Island A week devoted to studying the book of Revelation was enjoyed by Korean young people of the Staten Island Korean church recently. Elder D. Robert Kennedy, Conference Personal Ministries director, led out in the special series as part of a conference-wide departmental emphasis on child evangelism planned for 1986. Young people in the church were given sermon topics to prepare for, one Members of the Middletown, New York, church came together on July 27 for week prior to the meetings. Some acted their annual church picnic at the scenic home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Quinby in out parts of their sermon. Wurtsboro, New York. Festivities included fishing, boating, swimming and outdoor Bible quizzes, stories and singing were games, followed with prayer offered by Pastor Broad well before the picnic lunch. included in the meetings. At the end of Middletown members can heartily recommend an annual picnic to all Seventh-day the week, six of the 25 young people at- Adventist churches as an act of unity, fellowship and relaxation amongst members. tending requested baptism. Brenda Montes D. Robert Kennedy Asst. Communication Secretary Personal Ministries Director

September 23, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 5 IBLA GRADUATION

Graduation exercises were held August 1 through 3 for more seen seated at the right. They represent approximately three than 40 first- and second-year students of IBLA, the Hispanic quarters of the number graduating. lay persons Bible institute based in the Bronx. First-year IBLA graduates (picture at right) reflect on Elder Jorge Grieve was the speaker for the Friday evening challenges presented by speakers. The object of the seminary- consecration service held at Prospect Hispanic church. Elder style classes, which are held at the Bronx-Manhattan school Joseph Espinosa, field secretary of the General Conference, Sunday mornings for ten months of the year, is to train lay spoke at the Baccalaureate service on Sabbath morning at the persons to take an active part in public evangelism. A second Fort Washington church in Manhattan. Graduation exercises Hispanic institute, SAMPLI, meets Friday evenings on Long were held on Sunday at the Bay Ridge Hispanic church in Island. Adventist Lay Persons Bible Institute (ALBI) offers Brooklyn. Elder Rolando de Los Rios, field secretary for the weekly classes for English-speaking lay persons at the Jackson Ayer Hoy y Manana programs, was the featured speaker. Heights school Sunday mornings during the school year. For In the picture at left Elder Joseph Espinosa, field secretary information on attending an institute, contact the Personal of the General Conference, shares a story with small students Ministries Department or the Hispanic Coordinator at the at the IBLA Baccalaureate service at which he was the featured Conference office. speaker. A portion of the second-year graduating class can be

BAPTISM AT PEARL RIVER KOREAN CHURCH New York

Summer Activities During the past two months the Tioga County church in New York was privileged to participate in two activities which glorified God. One was a How to Make Christianity Real Seminar which was run for five weeks during July and August. James Schrader conducted the seminar which was Christ centered, and led the participants to a better Four persons were baptized in August at the Korean church in Pearl River, with understanding of faith, prayer, study of Pastor Bong Ho Kim officiating. the Bible, God's plan for their lives, and Shown here, with family members and local elders, are (L. to R.) Kang Myung how to deal with discouragement. The Hee, Yea A h Deo and (center, front row) Sang Ki Seo. This lovely family became in- seminar is published by Concerned terested in learning about as a result of encouragement by lay persons. Communications and is based upon Brother Seo served as a government minister and secretary in Korea before coming 's book, How to Make to the United States five years ago. Christianity Real. Mr. W. Kang (front row, next to Mr. Seo) has a business in China and has traveled The second activity was the annual to that country forty times. As a lay person in another church, he coordinated evangelistic effort at the Tioga County evangelism in China. He now plans to share the Third Angel's Message with his Fair. As usual, our booth was well many contacts in that vast mission field. received by fairgoers and was a success An earlier baptism in March saw nine persons take their stand for Christ. with God's help. Many copies of The Elder Kim left the Greater New York area recently to pastor the Detroit Korean Great Controversy, Steps to Christ, Church in Michigan. How to Make Christianity Real, et

6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER cetera, were distributed to those who Revelation Seminar by Pastor Larry the Lord. Next year he will be attending stopped at our booth. Meager, a decision for baptism was and is working We praise God for His help in these made by Mr. and Mrs. Bantin, their there this summer. efforts and look forward to our cooking daughter and husband Susan and James Working for an Adventist family, the seminar and Les McCoy's evangelistic Milks. Prayer for the remaining Hafners, for 18 years, Anna Evans effort this autumn. Please pray for these members of the family became a church recently started attending church with efforts in Tioga County. effort. Joy added to joy when Chris, them. She participated in a Revelation James R. Schrader Ann and Russell enlarged "the Bantin Seminar this last spring and after com- Communication Secretary family of God," after studying with pleting the course decided to take her Arline Grantier. stand and join the church. Clara Brown was exposed to Adven- Cindy Ketcham and Caron Kapilla are "For where two or three are tism through a church member and best friends who took Bible studies when her interest in discovering God's together for three to four years. They gathered together in my name, truth became apparent he contacted the decided the time for them to take their there am I in the midst of Randolph church to have someone study stand completely for the Lord. them." Matthew 18:20. with her. Mary Woods and Paul Arthur Randall who has been attend- Gebhard found a cordial welcome as ing church all of his life and whose fami- My heart was heavy one night as I they shared Bible answers together. ly are members, took his stand also and drove back from town. As I neared the Pastor Meager's study and Revelation was received into church fellowship on home of one of my sisters in the church, Seminar completed the work needed for profession of faith. something seemed to tell me to stop. As her decision to join God's church. Her We are very pleased and happy to I walked into her home, I said, "Let's sons Randy and Jeff attend with her welcome these people into church sing." Without asking me a lot of ques- each Sabbath. fellowship with us. In place of a sermon tions she led me into the living room. We The ripples are ever widening as this Elder Dale led the congregation in sing- both sat down in front of the piano and auto shop has become Bob's literature ing the chorus, "God Is So Good." she began to play. We sang song after and tape distribution center for the Then he had a praise service in which song. I could feel my tensions easing Salamanca area in which he works and people in the congregation gave away. Finally when we could sing no lives. Witnessing by son Russell to his testimonies of what the Lord had done more, we slipped to our knees and many friends continues with Bible study for them. clasped each others hands and prayed on Friday nights at his apartment as Joan Payne together. I shall always remember her more and more discover the truth about Communication Secretary prayer—it was so full of encouragement. God. I left for home with a song in my heart. Mary Woods "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and Communication Secretary hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Baptism in South Buffalo Lord" (Ephesians 5:19). Beverly Meacham Baptism and Praise Service Sabbath, July 19, was a high day at the Syracuse West Genesee, New York, How Abundant church with a baptism and later a praise are God's Blessings service. At the start of the worship ser- vice four people were baptized by Elder The Randolph, New York, church has Dale and taken into church membership had a 28 percent increase in nine months as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bantin, Mr. and Mrs. James Milks (the Bantin's daughter and son-in-law) and Mrs. Clara Brown In the picture Pastor Dan Freedman were baptized last September and on baptized Lucette Banas after conducting June 21 an additional three trophies for two Daniel Seminars in West Seneca and Christ were added. The recent additions Blasdell, New York. Lucette was also were Russell Bantin and Chris Hutch- one of the 31 people who attended a inson (son and nephew of the Bantins) special Sabbath Celebration held in and Ann Prusinowski, Chris's fiancee, honor of the 21 Daniel Seminar who became his wife July 11. graduates on June 21. She is an ac- The Bantins had been searching for complished artist and made a special truth and disillusioned with organized porcelain Bible for Pastor Freedman as a religion when into the auto reconstruc- token of her appreciation for sharing tion shop, that Bob runs, came Mrs. (L. to R.): Jeff Morgan, Elder Dale, An- with her the many wonderful truths Elsie Gebhard, a Randolph church na Evans, Cindy Ketcham, Arthur Ran- found in the book of Daniel. Lucette member. She shared the book The Great dall (profession of faith) and Caron and 11 of the Daniel Seminar graduates Controversy with him, and later re- Kapilla. are now attending a Revelation Seminar turned with her grandson Douglas Jeff, whose parents are not Adven- in South Buffalo which is also being Woods to study out the answers to the tists, attended Parkview school for three conducted by Pastor Freedman. many questions they had. Following a years and decided to take his stand for Kerry Freedman

September 23,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 7 Northern New England

REMEMBER GOD IN stand, the first group of Sabbath Adven- this church can authentically claim the YOUR WILL OR TRUST tist believers began to meet and that led title, "The First Adventist Church" of to the formation of the Seventh-day Washington, New Hampshire. If you should need assistance, please Adventist denomination. Once a year Pastor and Mrs. Gerald write to: It was on the grounds of this church, Finneman, pastor of the Washington, Trust Services Office following a communion service, that New Hampshire, district, plan a very Northern New England Conference widow Rachel Preston Oakes remon- special day. This year that day was Sab- of Seventh-day Adventist, Inc. strated Frederick Wheeler, worship bath, August 2. More than one hundred PO Box 1340 leader of the day: "When you said to us individuals from many parts of the Portland, ME 04104 that all who would partake of the United States gathered to hear Paul Gor- or call: (207) 797-3760 emblems of the Lord's supper should don and George Rice of the White Estate obey every one of His commandments, I in Washington, D.C., share during almost rose and told you that you better meetings in the morning and afternoon. put the cloth over them and set the table Sandy Ashby of Mt. Missionary In- Washington, New Hampshire— back, until you were ready to obey them stitute co-ordinated the Sabbath school Cradle of the Sabbath Truth all." Thus, Frederick Wheeler was in- program. The children's divisions met troduced to the Sabbath truth and a few outside on the beautiful summer morn- Washington, New Hampshire, holds weeks later he kept it for the first time ing, and one child was heard to remark, two important distinctions: first, it is the and even preached a sermon about it on "That's the first time I've been to Sab- first town in America to adopt the name a Sunday morning. He became the first bath school in a cemetery." The names of the father of our country, George Sabbath-keeping Adventist minister. of many pioneers can be found on the Washington, so christened in 1776, Several Sunday mornings later, tombstones in the cemetery. when General Washington was about to William Farnsworth and his younger Special guests, Harold and Annamary turn defeat into victory at Trenton. brother Cyrus, arose to tell the con- Farnsworth from Walla Walla, Wash- Secondly, it was here that the Sabbath gregation they had been studying the ington, added to the authenticity of the issue took root in a congregation, nine- Sabbath message and would be keeping weekend. Harold Farnsworth is the teen years before the Seventh-day the seventh-day Sabbath henceforth. great-grandson of Cyrus Farnsworth. Adventist denomination began. Altogether, eighteen Sabbath keepers Harold related a number of interesting Each year an annual Sabbath service left the little white church in stories and highlights from the lives of is held to commemorate the boldness of Washington, New Hampshire, and his ancestoral-pioneers. a small congregation in accepting the began to meet in private homes. By 1862 The Washington, New Hampshire, Sabbath teaching, even to the point of most of the church members were Sab- church, built in 1843, is in need of being disfellowshipped from the Con- bath keepers and the church was deeded renovation and repair. The leaders of gregational Church. As a result of that to the Sabbath-keeping group. Today the present small congregation spoke of

The annual Washington, New Hampshire, Day (left picture) was held on Sabbath, August 2. More than one hundred attended services in the 143-year-old church that became the first Sabbath-keeping church for Adventist believers. Picture on right shows Harold Farnsworth (left) of Walla Walla, Washington, great-grandson of Cyrus Farnsworth who was one of the first Adventists in Washington, New Hampshire, to accept the Sabbath, and Paul Gordon of the White Estate in Washington, D.C., who led a tour of the cemetery next to the church, pointing out the names of many of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER the needs of the building. The Northern Two Manchester Men Ordained New England Conference, the White Estate and the Historical Adventist Two new witnesses to the power of the Properties will explore ways to generate Holy Spirit were consecrated with the funds for restoration. laying on of hands at the Manchester, The congregation invites you to wor- New Hampshire, Seventh-day Adventist ship with them on a Sabbath during the Church on May 17. summer months. The congregation In an ordination ceremony, Steve meets in a building without water or Caza accepted the responsibilities as a electricity, but as you are sitting in one Deacon of the church. He has an im- of the original Farnsworth, Wheeler, pressive background as a witness for Mead or Philbrick family pews that our Christ and has been active in the prison pioneers sat in, gaze upon the pulpit, ministries being conducted by the communion table and even an 1844 church. Prior to his ordination, Steve Ray Champlin (left) and Steve Caza William Miller prophetic chart on the had served as the Personal Ministries standing with Pastor Bruce Papendick wall, an appreciation for a world-wide leader, demonstrating qualities of love following the ordination ceremony. work and five-million-member church that are so necessary in witnessing for will refresh anyone's vision and dedica- Jesus. tion for sharing the Good News of a In an accompanying ceremony, Ray the same quality of love and compassion soon-returning Saviour. Champlin was ordained as an Elder of as shown to us by our Lord and Saviour Douglas Kilcher the church. Jesus Christ. Church Ministries Director We pray that both men will be guided Ray Champlin in the performance of their duties with Communication Secretary

Manchester Church Involved In Harvest 90 Following an impressive ceremony, the Manchester, New Hampshire, Seventh-day Adventist Church wel- Southern Mew England comed two new members into its family circle. Following the repeating of their vows, Rice Presents Series— Jerry Glidden and Lisa Downs were bap- "Preparing for the Latter Rain" tized into the Family of God. Lisa is the Dr. George Rice, Associate Secretary daughter of Mrs. Sherrie Stiles who of the Ellen G. White Estate, will pre- proudly watched her daughter take the sent a two-day series entitled "Preparing first steps towards becoming an am- for the Latter Rain" at the Brooklawn bassador for Christ. church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Following the baptism, a fellowship November 7 and 8. At 7:30 Friday eve- dinner was given in honor of the new ning his topic will be "The Price of members. We pray that the Holy Spirit Repentance." Sabbath morning at the will bless our new members and act as a worship hour he will speak on the theme guiding light as each grows in spiritual "Hang Tough." In the afternoon at strength. 2:30 his theme will be "The Seven Steps Ray Champlin to Pentecost." Dr. George Rice Communication Secretary Dr. Rice is no stranger to Southern New England, having begun his ministry Luke: A Plagiarist? He is married to the in this conference as a local pastor in former Janet M. Bowen, a psychologist. 1955. Following his ten years here, he The couple has one daughter, Shereen pastored in Northern New England and B. Martin, a medical records ad- Nevada-Utah conferences. In 1970 he ministrator in Michigan. took a post as associate professor of religion at Southern College, returning to serve as professor of New Testament at Atlantic Union College in 1972. In Evangelism in 1978 he moved to Andrews University Southern New England and seven years later to his present posi- tion at the White Estate. "We've a story to tell to the nations" Dr. Rice holds a bachelor's degree goes the hymn we have been singing for New members of the Manchester, New from Atlantic Union College, a master's many years in our churches. We thought Hampshire, Seventh-day Adventist from Andrews University and a Ph. D. our people would be heartened by the Church are Jerry Glidden (left) and Lisa from Case Western University in news that ten soul-winning efforts are Downs standing with Pastor Bruce Cleveland, Ohio. He is the author of two planned for this fall in our conference. Papendick. published books, Christ in Collision and [Concluded on page 10]

September 23,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 9 SUMMER CAMP REFLECTIONS 1986

Camp Winnekeag Youth and Retreat facility is open year-round. For further information contact: Youth Department Southern New England Conference 34 Sawyer Street South Lancaster, MA 01561 Tel. (617) 827-4455

[Continued from page 9] There may be others that haven't been Lynnway, Lynn, MA (32 Keys Dr., Apt. 0. J. Mills, Studies in Daniel and reported to us. And some of these will be 5, Peabody, MA 01960. 617-532-1496) Revelation, Torrington, CT, High in progress before you read this. Bill Brace, Sept. 29 to Nov. 30, Holi- School, Major Besse Drive, near Exit 44, Our desire is that you will remember day Inn, Rts. 28 and 128, Randolph, Route 8, Oct. 10 to Nov. 29, Wed., Fri., these pastors and laymen who are MA (29 Turner St., Norfolk, MA 02056. and Sabbath morning. (Box 23, Torr- leading out in these meetings, praying 617-528-5160) ington, CT 06790. 203-496-1484) for an outpouring of the Spirit in Steve Cook, Sept. 29 to Nov. 30 Joseph Miranda, Sept. 16 to Nov. 18, Pentecostal power to turn hearts to the South Shore YMCA, Quincy, MA Lowell Church, 20 Meadowcroft St., Lord. Also, if you know of folk living in (Same as Brace) Lowell, MA. (148 Rogers St., the area of the programs who should Steve Grabiner, Sept. 15, Best Tewksbury, MA 01876. 617-851-8117) receive a special invitation to attend, Western Motel, Waltham, MA (Same as Ted Modell, Oct. 3 to Nov. 29, Mon., please get the names to the pastors Brace) Wed., Fri., Village Church, South Lan- whose addresses and telephone numbers Richard Lewis, Sept. 8 to Nov. 1, caster, MA (Box 1286, So. Lancaster, are given after each one in parentheses. Sheraton, Mansfield, MA Mon., Wed., MA 01561. 617-365-6265) Bob Banks, Sept. 22 to Nov. 17, Fri. (306 Central St., Foxboro, MA Tony Moore, Sept. 27 to Nov. 15, Mon., Wed., Fri., Bayside Inn, 830 02035. 617-543-8561) Davenport Ridge Elementary School,

10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 1300 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT (2130 Highridge Rd., Stamford, CT 06093. 203-322-7839) Motifs and Milestones David Thomas, Sept. 26, Hartford Church, 470 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT (144 Murielle Drive, S. Windsor, CT A Noble Life Celebrated 06074. 203-289-8763) Others are planning soul-winning pro- Long before many readers of the Boston, on May 29, 1920, and became jects during the coming months. It is Gleaner were born, a baby girl was born members of the Everett church. During past time for the Lord to come. What we in Clinton, Massachusetts, on the 1940's, at the request of Elder Carl do must be done quickly. Time is short. September 7, 1886, to Rudolph and Guenther, the Meisters assisted at the Victor W. Collins Amelia Muenzner, little realizing that Lynn church for a short time, returning Communication Director she would live to be one hundred years to Everett afterward. Mrs. Meister old. Her parents named her Elizabeth taught Sabbath school in the children's Emma. She received her education in the divisons. Clinton public schools and as a young Elizabeth celebrated her 100th birth- MISSIONARY TO lady was employed in the Bigelow day on September 7. She is in a MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Carpet Mills there in Clinton near her wheelchair as a patient in the Winthrop MASSACHUSETTS home opposite the Wachusett Dam. Nursing Home, 300 Winthrop Street, When Elizabeth was 28 years old she Medford, MA 02155. How thrilled she married Henry George Meister in Jersey would be to see or hear from her remain- City, New Jersey, on July 2, 1914. ing friends in the Family of God. May Shortly after their marriage they decided her faith and courage in the Lord, along to open a bakery in Melrose, with ours, remain strong as we all look Massachusetts, which they continued for forward to the soon return of Jesus. 46 years. While Elizabeth and her hus- band Henry operated their business they became acquainted with the Third Angel's Message through the efforts of a Brother Stone, an elderly man who visited the homes in Melrose with literature. As she and her husband were General News . . . students of the Bible, the literature awakened more interest. Near their bakeshop was the Good Harvesting Souls with Radio Tidings Food Company which was operated by a Seventh-day Adventist. Broadcasts and Bible Courses The Meisters noticed that it closed on "The New Life lessons have helped Marsha Meader Fickett, with her hus- Saturdays, causing more questions me learn the truth more than anything band being transferred to that island, which were answered by Bible studies else," writes Laura from New Haven, has responded to the call of the Lord to Brother Stone conducted. The interest Connecticut. Her letter to the Voice of join the ranks of the literature was further heightened by the Meisters Prophecy continues: "I was shocked by evangelists of the Southern New attending meetings held by Elder Elmer the truth at first, but after studying, I England conference. At first it will be on L. Cardey in Whittier Hall, Everett, found it was all in the Bible. I had not a part-time basis but hopefully full-time Massachusetts. been taught the truth about the Bible later. Marsha was born in Putnam, Con- Both Elizabeth and Henry Meister and was blinded to it all my life. I am necticut, but spent much of her youth on were baptized in Tremont Temple, discovering many new thoughts and the island, and so she is, in a sense, go- truths from the Bible and I find it ex- ing back home. She, her husband citing. I'm looking forward to receiving Douglas, and children, Donovan Ray the Daniel and Revelation lessons." and Jillian Rae, will add strength to the For over 55 years, people like Laura tiny company who meet from Sabbath have come to know the Voice of to Sabbath and the heavenly Light will Prophecy as a ministry rooted firmly in shine brighter there as a result of their Scripture. As they study the Bible presence. Will you not add their names lessons and listen to the radio broad- to your prayer list? Thank you. casts, they also come to respect the Victor W. Collins Seventh-day Adventist Church. Fre- Communication Director quently they are interested in learning more about its beliefs. A woman in Maine writes: "I am very concerned about the direction I see to- day's churches taking. They not only Mrs. Elizabeth Emma Meister who seem to be following error, but also are celebrated her 100th birthday on actually encouraging people to do so. In- September 7, 1986. stead of looking to overcome sin, they

September 23, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 11 "We want to help church members reach out to their friends and neighbors with the good news of salvation through Christ," says Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr., who presents an old-fashioned evangelistic sermon and appeal for deci- sions at each Harvesttime Rally. Among the rallies now confirmed is one at South Lancaster, Massachusetts, on Sabbath, April 25,1987. Harvesttime for God's kingdom is a time for teamwork. Every member, department, and institution of the church is a part of the team. "We hope all our fellow believers in the Atlantic Union will join us in prayer that the harvest may soon be accomplished," says Elder Richards. The offering received in many churches on October Voice of Prophecy staff meet in the Worldwide Prayer Circle every Thursday morn- 11, along with a portion of what is given ing at 8:00 a.m. to pray for the hundreds of people who have sent prayer requests. to the World Budget throughout the God's answers to the intercessory prayers offered are often a strong witness to those year, will help the church's radio arm do who write. its part in harvesting souls with broad- often look to justify it. The Seventh-day comfortable in so many different casts and Bible courses. Adventists seem to love the sinner, yet churches is they were not the true Eldyn Karr hate the sin. This brings hope to repen- church. I'm looking forward to a lady Public Relations Director tant sinners." from the local church calling me. I From a Bible School graduate in would like to go to church." Rhode Island comes this letter: "One To assist churches in reaping the in- The Winner: Making Halloween day I asked the Lord to give me wisdom terests developed, the Voice of Prophecy and Life Less Scary in understanding the Bible. A few days began holding Harvesttime Rallies later, I came across a New Life card and earlier this year. The rallies are a part of Many parents peering into the thought I would try it. I am the happiest the Harvest 90 emphasis and are darkness of Halloween night aren't con- man in the world to have done so. The scheduled upon invitation from con- cerned about ghosts and witches. But Lord answered my prayers. It's like gregations in a local area. they are afraid that human monsters finding my way out of the wilderness may deliberately put something harmful after all these years." into their children's outstretched hands. A student in New York City says: "I These parents will be grateful you've have learned things I never knew before. chosen to give their trick-or-treaters the I never knew about Sabbath keeping, special Halloween issue of The Winner, but now that I do, I plan to keep it." a drug-education and prevention James writes from Brooklyn: "Before magazine for children. I started taking this course, I prayed to This year's features include "Hallo- God to open my mind to truth. Then I ween in Nowhere," "Marijuana—Not found one of your cards on the subway the Choice of a New Generation," and and mailed it. These lessons have helped "Smokers Are a Minority." All 16 pages me learn God's Word and truth. It was are chock-full of teasers and treats in the shocking to realize that all my life I was form of puzzles, games, and stories. given the wrong teaching about certain Since many children will be threatened events." H. M. S. Richards, Jr. (left) and Ken- by offers of alcohol and other dangerous The Voice of Prophecy sends the neth Richards continue the radio drugs during the months that follow names of all Bible School graduates to ministry begun by their father in 1930. A Halloween, the best part of your gift local conferences for follow up by half-hour Sunday broadcast features a may be the coupon inviting parents to pastors or Bible workers. After home sermon on a doctrinal topic from the subscribe to The Winner. Each month Bible studies or a Revelation Seminar, Bible, while the 15-minute daily broad- The Winner arrives to get kids thinking, thousands are soon ready to make a cast emphasizes biblical perspectives on writing, and talking about critical drug decision for Christ and to be baptized. such topics as the Christ-fulfilled life, issues. It builds self-esteem and social A New Life graduate from Maine family relationships, healthful living, skills, develops decision-making says: "Since starting this course, I feel and God's creative wonders. The au- abilities, and helps kids choose drug-free closer to God. I have been away from diences for both programs are encour- living! any church for two years. I am con- aged to write for booklets and Bible For many years, individual church vinced that Saturday is the true Sabbath correspondence courses that present in members have been giving The Winner and the day our Lord wants us to wor- more detail the message of God's love Halloween issue to the trick-or-treaters ship. Perhaps the reason I never felt and His offer of salvation. in their neighborhoods. Pathfinder clubs

12 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER have used it as a gift to leave in homes use for article reprints," said Elder "We regret this move, especially as it where they collect canned goods. Both Ralph Blodgett, editor of Vibrant Life. affects our church families in the New groups have found that distributing The "While editing on These Times, I saw a York area that enjoyed the 8:30 a.m. Winner Halloween issue is an easy and number of articles selected for reprint in broadcast," says Smith. "However, the positive way to introduce their neighbors that highly read publication. But this is late-evening broadcsat carried by to the church's health message. Write the first SDA magazine to be selected for WOR-9 several years ago always at- before October 1 to Narcotics Educa- reprint since These Times ceased tracted an exceptional audience, in- tion, Inc., 6830 Laurel Street, NW, publication in March, 1984. And we are cluding many people who do not watch Washington DC, 20012 or call toll free honored to be included in that `traditional' Sunday morning religious 1-800-548-8700 by October 15. magazine, which is read by more than programming, and we hope that many The Winner. A treat that's fun, safe, 100 million people every month." viewers will still be able to see the even- and sugar free! The article will start on page 148 of ing telecast." With the high percent- the October issue, and will be offered as age of homes now owning VCRs, such a reprint to the Reader's Digest readers. scheduling changes are not as disruptive Week of Prayer Tapes "We understand they may be featuring as in previous years, he explains. "Many the article with a photo on the front of our friends and sup- For several years the adult and cover of the newstand edition of the porters will be able to tape the program children's Week of Prayer messages magazine," said Blodgett. for later viewing at a more convenient have been available on cassette tapes Rose Otis family hour." through the Ministry Tape of the Month Public Relations The nationwide "superstation" Club sponsored by the General Con- coverage provided by WOR-9 is also ference Ministerial Association. This enhanced by this move to an evening service is offered again this year. hour, reports Transda, the church's The 1986 Week of Prayer will focus advertising agency associated with the on "Getting Ready for Heaven." Our Schedule Change for Adventist Media Center. This new time authors will deal with topics like "I It Is Written Telecast slot makes It Is Written available across Want to See Jesus, Don't You?," "You There has been major change in the It the entire central and western United Can't Hold Back the Dawn," "Are You Is Written east coast schedule ac- States right during prime time Sunday Equipped for Victory?," and others. cording to David B. Smith, director of evening via cable distribution. You will actually hear the voices of Neal public relations for the television Cable subscribers and dish owners C. Wilson, General Conference presi- ministry. The New York City telecast on should check local listings for WOR-9 dent, and other distinguished leaders of WOR-9 has been moved by station availability in their area. the church. management to a late-evening slot at David B. Smith The children's messages are by Ursula 11:30 p.m. each Sunday. Public Relations M. Hedges, English teacher at Fulton College, Fiji. Mrs. Hedges was editor of Adventist School Journal, and a prolific writer of children's publications. Her husband is principal at Fulton and they have three children. Her messages, "Jesus is Coming Again," are punc- PRINTING PROFESSIONALS tuated by many thrilling stories. The eight messages for adults are Atlantic Graphic Services, Inc. is located on the scenic New England campus of Atlantic Union College. We are a growing printing company available on two cassettes. The six messages for children are on a single with first and second shift openings. Since we are at the heart of the cassette. Write to: WEEK OF PRAYER Atlantic Union's educational center, it gives our workers and their TAPES, Ministry Services, P. 0. Box families the opportunity to continue their education. 217, Burtonsville, MD 20866. Rex D. Edwards Positions Available • STRIPPERS

Reader's Digest Reprints • PRESSMEN—must be capable of running high Vibrant Life Article quality sheet-fed Heidelberg presses, from a single color 18 x 25 KORD to a four color In the October, 1986, issue, Reader's Digest will feature an article reprinted 40-inch Speedmaster. from the Seventh-day Adventist • FOLDER AND CUTTER OPERATORS magazine Vibrant Life (published by the Review and Herald Publishing Associa- • ENTRY LEVEL — Full and part-time tion). The article, "10 Ways to Turn Out positions available throughout the Terrific Kids," by Michigan author Ray plant. NT Malony, is being reprinted from the Please send your resume indicating E January/February, 1985, issue of salary history and requirements to us. Atlantic Graphic Services Inc. Vibrant Life. All information will be kept confidential. Flagg Street, S. Lancaster, MA 01561 RTISEM "We were pleased that Reader's

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September 23, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NEW YORK Annual Homecoming N. E. San & Hospital Western Area Meeting for all Stoneham, MA School Board Chairmen, Treasurers, Sept. 26-28 Secretaries, Home & School Leaders. CLYMER, Virgil, born in 1899, died in May, and Pastors SLA Alumni Weekend 1986. He was a member of the Bradenton, FL, Sept. 28; 1:00 p.m. Oct. 10-12 Seventh-day Adventist Church. He ran the Buffalo Suburban Church AUC Church printing press at , FL; Atlantic Union College, So. Lancaster, MA; MaranathalLay Evangelistic Adventist Singles Ministries and then in 1943 went to the Review and Herald Training School Weekend Retreat Publishing Association. He was superintendent Oct. 3-11; Camp Cherokee Oct. 17-19 of the Review and Herald printing press for 21 Speaker: Samuel Monnier, GC Camp Winnekeag, Ashburnham, MA years when he retired in 1971. He is survived by Information: Lucy Santana his wife Blanche. Pathfinder Staff Workshop (617) 368-8453 Evenings only. Oct. 10-12 MCGANN, Minnie Mae, born January 26, Camp Cherokee GBA Alumni Weekend 1906, at Pine Plains, NY, died April 21, 1986. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 She had the largest amount in sales, worldwide, NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND GBA Gym for women literature evangelists in 1969. She Speaker: John Hayward served 31 years in that work, succeeding her hus- Annual Meeting Sec. Lake Union band Ralph D. McGann, Sr., who served as col- Bordoville, VT Honor classes '46, '56, '61, '66, '76 porteur and publishing director until his death Sept. 27 in 1958. Speaker: Elder Paul Gordon Seminar: "Preparing for the Latter Rain" Survivors: two daughters Kathleen Lisse of White Estate Brooklawn Church Richmond, CA, and Florence Lilly of Bridgeport, CT Hagerstown, MD; son Ralph D. McGann, Jr., SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Nov. 7 & 8; see p. of Scaramento, CA; 11 grandchildren; and 13 Speaker: Dr. George Rice great-grandchildren. Burial was in Eastwood Waltham Church Weekend White Estate Cemetery, Lancaster, MA, beside her husband. Camp Winnekeag Ashburnham, MA Story Hour Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. to Meadowbrook Adventist School Sept. 28, 12:00 Noon Hudson, MA Speakers: Elders Wieland and Short 2:30 p.m. 2nd Sabbath Monthly Information: (617) 528-5160 NEWS FLASH

Between 65 and 70 persons are regularly attending follow-up meetings to Evangelist Raymond Saunders' Better Living Experience Crusade recently con- ABOUT OUR COVER PHOTO cluded. The meetings are conducted Within a mile from the Atlantic Union Conference office and Gleaner headquarters, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday is the First Church of Christ, better known as the Bulfinch Church in Lancaster, evenings by Dr. Edward Richardson and Massachusetts. The building, erected in 1816, was designed by Charles Bulfinch Elder Daniel Bakker in the City Hall in (1763-1844), the famous American architect who is generally considered the greatest Hamilton. architect New England has produced. He helped introduce the Federal style which dominated American architecture until 1820. Bulfinch designed some 40 public buildings and churches, including statehouses in Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts. He served as an architect of the capitol in Washington, D. C. His most Advertisements influential works were the beautiful houses he built on Boston's Beacon Hill and in All advertisements should be sent, together with pay- other New England towns. Bulfinch was born in Boston and graduated from Harvard in ment, to your local conference office for approval by the 1781. communication director. The rate is $14.00 for each in- In May, 1971, the Bulfinch Church was designated a National Historic Landmark by sertion of forty words or less, and 10 cents for each addi- the U. S. Department of Interior and the National Park Service. This photo was taken tional word for advertisements originating within the by Victor W. Collins, Communication Director of Southern New England Conference. Atlantic Union; $17.00 for each insertion for all others with a forty word maximum. Check or money order should be made payable to Atlantic Union Gleaner or Atlantic Union Conference. Advertisements appearing in the GLEANER are printed without endorsement or recommen- dation of the Atlantic Union Conference. PLEASE NOTE: The Atlantic Union Gleaner does not ac- cept responsibility for categorical or typographical errors.

Out-of-Union Announcements PROPERTY IN VERMONT offers possibilities for education, agriculture, health food store, hydrotherapy treatments, nursing home, chiidrens' Recogniton reception honoring Charles Trubey's 25 years of service to —Oct. 11, in center, church-oriented business, etc. 160 acres (50 IA Gym after Alumni church service. All who worked with him are urged to come or send a note to him at acres wooded), good land, 13-room house includes 2 Rt. 1, Cicero, IN 46034. Those wishing to contribute may do so toward a new tractor for the academy farm. bedrooms, 2 kitchens, heating system, water, elec- tricity, 2 large barns (could be renovated as Alumni Homecoming—Oct. 17 & 18. All EMCA, AUA, and AA alumni, former auditorium, gymnasium, sleeping quarters, etc). students and faculty invited. Honor classes: 1927, 1937, 1947, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1977. Information: Andrews Beautiful lake and mountain scenery. Lake excellent Academy (616) 471-3138. for water sports in summer, skating in winter. Great area for missionary outreach tourist center. 45 Looking for "Mountaineers International"—Anyone who has a tie to Mountain View Conference by minutes to Burlington airport. Many historic sites. birth or as a member or worker. 100th anniversary camp meeting will be June 19-27, 1987, and want to Land surrounded by dairy farms and lake. $30,000. recognize all former and present "mountaineers." Write for your free "Mountaineers International" card to For information call (615) 396-3244 or write Box The President, Mountain View Conference, 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. 241, Collegedale, TN 37315.

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER INTERNAL AUDITOR-Bachelor's degree in MISSION TOUR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA in accounting and a minimum of 2-4 years' experience March includes Cape of Good Hope, Ciskei, Tran- (LISPS 036.280) in auditing required. Experience with a CPA firm or skei, Lesotho (Basutoland), Zululand, Swaziland, internal auditing with a health-care facility a plus. Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, several mis- Adventist Living Centers, a member of the Adven- sion stations. Brochures obtainable from John tist Health System, offers career opportunities with Staples, Professor Emeritus of Religion, Pacific GLEANER growth potential along with excellent salary and Union College, Angwin, CA 94508. Off ICIAl OKAII Of NI *TUN, OOP. I 00IlittOKI Of IlVfOof o•. ♦CY1 of.,, benefit packages. Please send resume to: Dale Lind, Director of Human Resources, Adventist Living MAKE NEW FRIENDS while traveling or vaca- Ted T. Jones Editor Centers, 2 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521. tioning. Adventist homes across North America Geraldine I. Grout Assistant Editor offer Christian fellowship and low-cost accom- Julie Lee Editorial Assistant HOUSES NEEDED-2-year lease option. Single modations. 1986-87 directory includes homes in Laura Morris Layout Artist or multi-family houses for growing company. We Vancouver, BC, for Expo '86. Send $7.50 to Adven- will do 100% of maintenance and repairs. Your rent tist Bed & Breakfast, PO Box 53, Mt. Vernon, OH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Dale R. Beaulieu, will be paid exactly on time. We're considering 43050. Chairman; Victor W. Collins, Geraldine I. Grout, building Mass. and Rhode Island. Call Ed (617) Ted T. Jones, Ted Modell, Terry Pooler. 365-9434. CORRESPONDENCE CLUB-SDA Singles, a CORRESPONDENTS: new world-wide correspondence club for single SDA Bermuda, Egerton Carnegie; Greater New York, Betty Cooney; New church members ages 18-85 where they may find NEW CHRISTIAN COMMANDMENTS OF York, D. E. Wright; Northern New England, fellowship, friendship or love and marriage within HEALTH plaque now available. Excellent for per- Douglas Kilcher; Southern New England, Victor W. the church. Mail stamped, self-addressed envelope sonal use and business ads on the bottom. Send $2 Collins; Atlantic Union College, D. Osborne; to SDA Singles, 7488 Apache Tr., #7, Yucca Valley, for your copy. ADVISION, P.O. Box 423, N. Adventist Health System North, Inc., Lynn I. Dighton, MA 02764; (617) 822-7495. CA 92284 for details. Ahrens. HOME FOR SALE-3-bedroom, 2-bath, con- NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS- All material for publication must be chan- crete, stone front. Central H/A, paneled double Adventist Living Centers, a member of Adventist neled through the institution or conference garage, utility room, fenced backyard, in-ground Health System/North, is expanding. ALC is seeking correspondent. pool, screened patio, roofed open patio. 5 miles experienced, qualified, and licensed administrators. Forest Lake Academy. Rose Kern, 2422 Dianjo Dr., Both old and new addresses should be given when ALC operates long-term care facilities in several Orlando, FL 32810; (305) 298-5769. a change of address is requested. Zip code should he states from New England to Colorado. If you are in- included for all addresses. terested, send resumes to Dale Lind, Director of AFFORDABLE BIBLE STORIES-The Bible Human Resources, Adventist Living Centers, 2 Salt Pageant set is five volumes of books packed with Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521. stories of Bible heroes. Lots of colorful pictures ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY CARPET, VINYL AND TILE INSTALLERS hold kids' attention. Makes a perfect Christmas gift . 400 Main Street needed immediately. Located in one of the fastest- Sets are just US$39.95. At your ABC today. South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 growing areas of the country. Twelve-grade church Telephone (617) Clinton 368-8333 school and college within two miles. Excellent op- BEAUTIFY YOUR CHURCH by a wall decora- portunity for the right persons. Good references tion with a meaningful message for today expressed P. S. Follett President necessary. Contact John Creighton (617) 365-5426. by a skillful artist. To discuss your need or place an A. R. Goulbourne Secretary; A.S.I.; order, call (707) 965-2707 or write to sculptor Stevan Inner City CAPE COD, MA-For Sale: Adorable Alimpic, 1550 Deer Park Rd., Angwin, CA 94508. D. R. Beaulieu Treasurer 2-bedroom Ranch 2 miles from SDA Church, Pedro Geli Vice-President; deeded beach rights to fresh water lake or enjoy FREE DEMONSTRATION-"Adventure Series Health/Temperance ocean just a few miles away. A green thumb for Children"-Nature/Mission/Bible stories for R. A. Pelley Undertreasurer; Trust Services paradise; various fruit trees, shrubs, garden area. Sabbath School, Vacation Bible School, Story Hour A. D. Gilliam Associate Education or family worship. 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September 23, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 18 15 LET'S BE FRIENDS Philip Follett, President Atlantic Union Conference

"It's the theme of new hit People who know and love Jesus are eager to know records. . .it is the emerging and do all of His will. `hot' topic on prime-time This "modern" evangelistic discovery has always TV. It is playing a more im- been the most powerful way to accomplish God's work. portant role in the lives "If we would. . .be kind and courteous and tender- of Americans than ever be- hearted and pitiful, there would be one hundred conver- fore. Indeed, experts sug- sions to the truth where now there is only one" gest it may become the (Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 189). sociological signature of the In today's world, it is becoming even more essential to 80's. win people through personal caring and friendship. We "It is friendship." live in a "high-tech" age, when many people feel deper- [Emphasis supplied] sonalized. Family ties are fragile, with "home" often This is a report of an evangelistic discovery as modern meaning only four walls with little semblence of securi- as tomorrow—and as old as Eden, when the God of ty, love, and stability. In our society, "churches that heaven chose to walk with His children in order to teach have learned to love, and to share that love are growing. them about Himself. It is a reminder that the real pur- Churches lacking in love are usually declining. Love, in pose of winning people to the church is to introduce Jesus' name, attracts people.'" [Emphasis supplied] them to the most winsome Person in the universe, Jesus In our own Atlantic Union Conference, Northeastern Christ. They can best become acquainted with Him Conference is challenging its members to "Make a through real-flesh people on earth who are winsomely Million Golden Friends" for Christ by October, 1987. friendly, like He is. What a challenge! What an opportunity! Think of it! Witnessing means being the kind of peo- Isn't this an exciting vision of the mission of God's ple others will want to live near throughout eternity. It last-day church? Win the world through friendship, and means helping Jesus (and His Father) appear as really Jesus will come again! And in doing that, we somehow good, and kind, and marvelous, and caring, and honest, find new Christian graces ourselves; for in winning other and truly interested in others as they genuinely are. It friends to Him, we become more like Him. means never being manipulative—trying to impress peo- "When we love the world as He has loved it, then for ple so that we can look good ourselves. us His mission is accomplished. We are fitted for When we are like that, we can talk freely about a God heaven; for we have heaven in our hearts" (The Desire who has something worthwhile to say to people, and of Ages, p. 641). they are ready to listen to Him (through us). What do we Let's be friends! tell them about? Jesus. "The last rays of merciful light, the last message of mercy to be given to the world, is a revelation of His "`The Win Am Growth Report," Number 13, and page 4. 'Win Arn, Carroll Nyquist and Charles Am, Who Cares About character of love" (Christ's Object Lessons, p. 415). Love?, p. 119.