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of the ChurchBY ALLAN R. WILLIAMSON

Growing up as a youth, I had to Bible stories. my best. Sometimes I felt that my the privilege of being a member You may be asking, how did sermon was good, and sometimes I of a small and caring Seventh-day your small church sponsor all these just wasn’t sure. But, Helen would Adventist Church. It was a church activities and ministries for you? The always compliment me and tell me of about 100 members. There were answer is simple. My church had that the Lord blessed my sermon. four members of our youth group dedicated volunteer youth and Path- You see, Helen was an “encour- — three boys and one girl. Yes, that finder leaders. ager” as a youth is a very small youth group, but it They are the real volunteer leader. didn’t discourage my church from heroes of our She made us feel providing ministries and activities churches. These that we were an for us. Many times we would share volunteer leaders important part MV (Missionary Volunteer) meet- took time from of the church. I ings, (now called AY, Adventist their families never forgot that, Youth) with other churches in the and their busy and it made a tre- area. That gave us a larger group job schedules to mendous differ- of youth, and a greater opportunity make sure that ence in my life. for Christian fellowship and to meet we were minis- Recently, I other Adventist youth. Our church tered to. was attending also had a Pathfinder club, which I remember one of our volun- a youth ministry event and came taught us various outdoor skills teer leaders named Helen. She was across an enthusiastic youth group and the love of camping. They also a school teacher and helped with from one of our churches. The encouraged us to attend summer our MV meetings. Occasionally she youth leader was the sister of one of camp, for they knew that ministry is would ask me to be the speaker my best friends who has served as a powerful around a campfire setting, for MV meeting. I prepared dili- conference youth director. She was singing Christian songs and listening gently for my presentation and did overflowing with enthusiasm as she

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“And He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor . . .” Isaiah 59:16.

Where would you be today had God. Yes, Elijah on Mt. Carmel prayed Conference Session in Indianapolis, no one prayed for you? What would a prayer of 40 words and the fire fell Indiana, commitment cards were be different in your life if the people from Heaven. But, what about the passed out to all delegates that called who have interceded for you never Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethse- upon all of God’s remnant around the had? Surely only in the Kingdom one mane as He prayed at least one hour globe to unite in prayer at 6:15 a.m. day will we be able to fully appreci- and possibly longer in agonizing (or 15 past another hour, joining oth- ate the role that intercessors played in prayer for the whole world? He even ers in time zones around the globe) our lives. Our prayer life is a strong asked Peter, James, and John whether for the outpouring of God’s Spirit in indicator of our spiritual condition. It they could watch one hour but, sadly, the latter rain. The call was specific: is through the work of the Holy Spirit they fell asleep. for the outpouring of God’s Spirit on that we realize how much we need Oh, that we had men and women the individual believer, their family, our Lord Jesus Christ in our per- today like Daniel Nash or John “Pray- their church family (including pastors sonal lives, in our families, and in our ing” Hyde! People who would give and leaders), and leadership of our church. If ever there was a time for us themselves in the ministry of interces- Church and across global mission. to rise up to God’s call to intercession, sory prayer for the Gospel of Christ, Can you imagine what the result then now is the time. for the salvation of souls around us. would be if we all took this call seri- In Isaiah’s day, the people of What we need is not “microwave” ously and petitioned Heaven to bathe God found themselves in a terrible praying but “oven-baked” praying. our Church in the power of His Spirit? condition. They were being overrun These are the kind of people who go Indeed, is this not our greatest need? by rogue nations, the moral fabric of to the “oven” of the prayer closet real- As we are witnessing incredible society was coming apart, and divine izing that it is going to take time alone events and movements in our day, as judgments were to come swiftly to with God, agonizing for the souls of we seek to bring this everlasting Gos- God’s people. The only remedy was men. pel to all in our Union and around the divine intervention. But even here Ellen White made a call that has globe, may His Spirit re-energize and spiritual degeneracy had reached a resonated ever since its inception invigorate our personal witness and new level, because it seemed that throughout our world Church family: that of our local church, so that this no one cared enough to intervene “A chain of earnest, praying believers work will come to a glorious climax. through prayer and supplication. should encircle the world. Let all pray I invite you to join the early morning God’s heart was broken. Another in humility. A few neighbors may Prayer Watch wherever you are, and version puts the above verse in the meet together to pray for the Holy as you petition Him with earnestness following way: “The LORD saw . . . Spirit,” Review and Herald, January 3, and sincerity, you will see amazing He saw that there was no man, and 1907. Since this call was made, there things happen around you. was outraged that no one intervened; have been several attempts to com- Mark W. Piotrowski is pastor of the so His arm brought Him victory and municate to our world Church the Savannah First Church, Savannah, His own integrity upheld Him.” vision of an uninterrupted, coordi- Georgia, and prayer ministries coor- Often we think that if we pray nated, and unified concert of prayer dinator for the Georgia-Cumberland short quick prayers we will receive for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Conference. quick and abundant answers from around the globe. At the 1990 General

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Blessed to Serve BY REBECCAREBECCA GRICEGRICE When Doris Stewart began the first Cooper organized a group called “Haiti After the stories, the children enjoyed leg of her flight, which would eventu- Helpers” and Stewart has gone back craft and snack time. Stewart knew that ally land in Haiti on February 11, 2010, three other times with them. for some of the children the snacks her heart was already there. A month On this fifth trip, Stewart knew it they received would be all the food earlier a devastating earthquake had would be different. The people, who they would get for that day. jolted the country. As media around had so little, had now suffered an even Voodoo is still practiced on the is- the world spread the news of the bigger loss. The group’s destination land. Although the Adventist members tragic event, Stewart, a retired licensed was Jacmel, Haiti, which is located on do not practice it, they are much aware practical nurse, and a member of the the other side of an 8,000-foot-high of it. Stewart says, “We have heard St. Elmo Church near Mobile, Alabama, mountain from Port-au-Prince. Jacmel many stories of the works of the devil, had been cutoff from Port- but praise God, He is stronger.” au-Prince when the road When asked how these trips have leading to the capitol city impacted her life, she quickly replies, was destroyed during the “I notice when people ask me how I quake. The mission group am, I tell them ‘I’m blessed, I’ve been included 13 team members to Haiti!’ We are all so blessed to live from the United States and six here.” She continues, “The people of from Haiti. There were four Haiti are having their rainy season now medical doctors, six nurses, which is bad anytime, but especially two respiratory therapists, a while living in tents. The water is run- paramedic, and a photogra- ning through the tents. The children pher/interpreter. One of the are sleeping on the ground. We have doctors spoke French and heard that when the water starts to get A crown is placed on a child’s head. “I wanted them another Creole. into the children’s ears, they get up. to know that there was something better,” says Doris The group set up a free Mothers are sleeping sitting up, hold- Stewart. medical clinic in several dif- ing their infants to keep them out of ferent areas and gave health the water. Please pray for Haiti and our had more than a causal interest. She talks followed by evangelistic members there. They love the Lord. explains, “As I heard the reports, my meetings in the evenings. They gave He is all they have.” heart ached. Those people had be- away vegetable seeds, dried beans, come my family — both my brothers and rice. Stewart’s main responsibil- and sisters in the Church, and those I ity was to conduct a Vacation Bible wanted to reach.” School for the children. “I have always Until 2001, Stewart had never worked with the children,” she says. been outside of the country. Then her As many as 80 to 85 children came niece, Brenda Cooper, who lives in each day. Using Bible felts, she pre- the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, sented the story of creation, how sin asked her to go on an outreach trip entered the world, Jesus as a child, His with her and her husband, Michael, crucifixion, resurrection, and Heaven. to Haiti, Stewart decided to try it. She “I definitely wanted to do the lesson says, “I thought I could see what it’s on Heaven. I wanted the children to like, and I would be going with some- have something better to look forward one I knew.” She adds, “Once you to than what they have,” she adds. go, you become hooked. The people The children eagerly listened to the Doris Stewart sits with the children in the needed so much, and yet they were so stories. The bright colored felts illustrat- evening during one of the evangelistic loving and kind.” After that initial trip, ing each story kept them spellbound. meetings.

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Not AshamedBY LLOYD SCHOMBURG

Baseball player refused to play on Sabbath.

Friday to sundown Saturday, I give that time to God. The rest of the time I can be there.” The Coach was so impressed that he said, “We play a lot of games during the week and it could work out for you to pitch for us then.” “I know it is a very slim pos- sibility to one day make the Major League,” Brandon says, “but I am pre- pared to give it up or to go as far as God wants me to go with baseball.” At 14, Brandon’s Babe Ruth League won the State Championship and went on to the regionals in South Carolina. “I had to miss one game that was on Sabbath,” he says, “but last

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Takoma Regional Hospital Honors Employees for Exemplifying Mission

Takoma Regional Daniel Wolcott, Takoma Re- should Hospital, Greenville, Tenn., gional’s president and CEO, have a spe- honored employees with announced that Mary Ann cial day — the first-ever “Crystal Dove Monk, a licensed practical everyone Award,” recognizing them nurse in the endoscopy lab, deserves for personifying the hos- and Garth Eddy, a cardiac something pital’s mission to be “an sonographer in imaging special.” extension of the healing services, were both winners Garth ministry of Christ.” of this new award. Eddy was During the annual “I asked Mary Ann recognized “Services Awards Banquet,” how she integrates her for his deep faith into her work,” compas- says Wolcott, “and she sion for his said, ‘This is my mis- patients. Garth Eddy (right), cardiac sonographer at sion field. God put me “Garth’s Takoma Regional Hospital, receives from hos- here for a reason — to compas- pital president Daniel Wolcott, the Crystal Dove Award, for exemplifying the hospital’s mission. encourage people, sion comes patients, and co-work- from his cancer center. ers.’” own difficult experiences,” Wolcott noted that both Monk’s co-workers Wolcott said. “He shares Monk and Eddy “reflect our praised her for her some of his own story with mission, live out our vision, tireless enthusiasm his patients and tells them and embody our values.” and encouragement that he knows what they’re “Our mission, our vi- for others, noting that going through.” sion, our values are lived she throws special He was noted for tak- out one associate and one parties each month for ing the time recently to fix patient at a time,” explains their birthdays or other a patient’s crutches, even Wolcott. “Because our mis- holidays. though he had to search sion states that we exist to Mary Ann Monk’s colleagues praise her for her tireless enthusiasm and Monk, who also around the hospital for a extend the healing minis- encouragement for others. She re- was honored for screw driver. And, Eddy try of Christ, our work is ceives the Crystal Dove Award from 15 years of service even recently took time off sacred.” Daniel Wolcott, Takoma Regional at Takoma, simply from work to accompany ³%<7,1$&+8',1$ Hospital president. explained, “Everyone a frightened patient to a Florida Hospital Awarded Governor’s Sterling Award The Florida Sterling Sterling Award the award alone businesses in Florida that Council awarded Florida recipients,” said encourages orga- have successfully achieved Hospital Orlando, Or- Governor Crist. nizations to pur- performance excellence lando, Fla., the Governor’s “This year’s win- sue excellence within their management Sterling Award for 2010. ners have dem- and improve and operations. Florida Hospital Orlando is onstrated their service.” ³%<52%<1('*(5721 one of three organizations commitment to For 18 years, in the state to receive this improving health the Governor’s honor. care in Florida. Sterling Award “I am honored to The process of has recognized recognize this year’s competing for organizations and

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Artists Focus on Creation and the Creator The beauty of God highlighting each day God’s beauty through and His creation were the of the creation week. portraits of children and inspiration for a recent joint Wong, choosing the nature. Together with gallery show for senior theme “One Thing Hambridge’s pieces, the art education majors Julie I Seek,” inspired by joint spiritual emphasis Hambridge and Rebecca Psalm 27:4, painted impacted those who Wong in the John C. pieces based on favorite attended the opening. Williams Gallery of Art. scripture passages. “For an artist in While taking Painting “When I first read Students view art by Julie Hambridge this day and age to III, both students began Psalm 27:4, it struck depicting the first four days of creation. take a stand in biblical to develop pieces for me like lightning,” says teachings and let it the exhibit, and their Wong. “Here I was seeking existence of humanity — direct their art to bring out separate themes were beautiful things to draw and just waiting for me to seek the deeper meaning of born. Hambridge, choosing paint and inspire my art, and Him.” scripture,’” says Alan Parker, the theme of “Creation,” there God was — the most Wong showcased professor of religion, “I think produced a series beautiful expression to the her new realization of that’s powerful.” ³%<68=$11(2&6$, Graduate Student Donates Kidney to Daughter Zoila Leon walked Cristina had been on through our trials,” says health and an important down the aisle to receive dialysis for three years after Leon. “I’ve developed some step in her career. Her faith her diploma with one less losing function in both wonderful friendships along in God was returned with a kidney than she had when kidneys. She also suffered the way.” blessing: her professors al- she first came to Southern many complications, includ- The transplant was lowed her to take her finals more than 30 years ago. ing a stroke. It was during scheduled during the early. In 2008, while attend- this time that Leon turned same week that Leon was “I think God helped us ing Southern, Leon gave to her classmates and pro- required to take her final get well,” Leon told report- her kidney to her daughter, fessors for support through exams at Southern. But she ers at her graduation,“ and 26-year-old Cristina, who prayer and kind words. had faith that God would got us through this because has struggled with chronic “The prayers and sup- provide a way so that she there are things He wants kidney issues since she was port of the students and wouldn’t have to choose us to do.” a teenager. staff really helped us get between her daughter’s ³%<-$52'.(,7+ Class Gift Reflects Graduates’ Passion for Service During graduation sending students, in The 334 undergraduate commencement on May different professional and 26 graduate students 2, world-renowned artist outfits, into the world who walked down the Nathan Greene surprised to serve others. aisle and received their the audience when he took “My hope for our diplomas will soon enter the stage to help announce class is that we will be the work force with the and sign the contract for inspired to give our service-minded knowledge the senior class gift. lives and careers in they received at Southern. The gift is to service for God,” says Twelve of these graduates commission Greene to Ed Guthro (left), associate professor, Elise Harboldt, class will even be taking their will be helping Nathan Greene with paint a picture that will the commissioned artwork, a class campaign manager. “I talents to other countries, be a visual representation gift that was Elise Harboldt’s idea. want each graduate to where they will serve as of Southern’s mission of realize that with God missionaries. preparing students for throughout their lives. The on their side, they can ³%<%5,77$1<5866(// service in every profession painting will show Jesus accomplish the impossible.”

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Former Drug Dealer Delivers a New High 52148,&. Who would have for himself was definitely started going to a known that the 11-year-old unreligious. Very early in Baptist church and drug dealer selling his stash life, Deal was introduced eventually began by the stop sign would, to marijuana, and by age preaching. A Sev- 13 years later, hold a tent 11 he was both taking and enth-day Adventist revival in the very same selling drugs. Eventually his co-worker noticed location? Scotty Deal, co- poor decisions could not be him studying the leader and Bible worker of tolerated any longer, and Bible and introduced the Lumber River Adventist Deal’s father asked him to him to the Adventist Church, held tent revival leave home. Roaming the Church. In 2000, Deal meetings, May 7-14, 2010, streets, Deal spent his days began taking Bible Adventist churches closed in Pembroke, N.C. From gambling, using and selling studies and was baptized in and even canceled their drug dealer to evangelist, drugs, and playing pool. August of 2002. Wednesday night meetings Deal has an amazing story. One night when he Years later, he had the to come to the tent revival. He says, “Now God has was 20 years old and high inspiration to host a tent re- Some churches even used driven me back here to on drugs, God spoke to vival — not just anywhere, their own busses to trans- deliver something else, and him. Recalling this night, he but in his hometown, and port their members to the that is the good news of the said, “He [God] said to me, at the very spot where he meetings! What a work God Gospel of our Lord Jesus ‘Tonight: it’s now or never.’” used to sell drugs. “Since is doing in this small town Christ.” So right then he made his He delivered me from this out in the country where Deal grew up in a decision: He would choose place, I felt strongly that this much drug and gang action religious family. How- Christ. From then on, his was the place where God still takes place. ever, the path he chose life began to change. He would have me to do my There are currently 25 first evangelistic tent effort,” people attending the follow- said Deal. The Lord greatly up Bible studies who are blessed this endeavor. Each making their decisions for night there was an aver- the Lord. Not only have age of 80 people — not the visitors been blessed including church members listening to the drug-dealer- — coming to the meetings. turned-evangelist, but the Even some of Deal’s former members are also “fired drug dealing “buddies” have up” seeing the power of attended and turned their God working, giving them lives over to Christ. a desire to witness to others Also amazing is the as well. fact that many local non- ³%<$/<66$%5$17/(< 52148,&.

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Members Reconnect with Church Works

The Carolina Confer- This program was first reclaimed Adventist, said, ence is continuing the implemented by the North “Church Works restored excitement of evangelism. American Division Evan- my faith in the Adventist Recently, churches sent del- gelism Institute (NADEI), Church as an innovative egates to the Blue Ridge As- which is based at Andrews and forward-thinking orga- sembly in Black Mountain, University in Berrien nization, ready to do what it N.C., for Church Works. Springs, Mich. The Caro- takes to win souls.” What is Church Works? lina Conference partnered Don Schneider, NAD It is an intense, Spirit-filled with NADEI to sponsor the president, joined Church workshop intended to foster Church Works program for Works by teleconfer- The pastors, along with a climate of evangelism its members. It was a life- ence to encourage every six to eight members from within churches. The con- changing event for many of one to continue reflect- each district, were given cept of “Every Member is a the delegates. ing God’s love in different specific geographical assign- Minister” was the pervad- “To be honest, I wasn’t ways to every person they ments for their churches to ing idea. Each presentation sure I even wanted to go,” meet. Guest speakers Ron minister to during the next and workshop throughout said one attendee. “But, Clouzet, NADEI director, 10 years. Delegates will the weekend was designed after hearing the new and Eduard Schmidt, NADEI meet again in various re- to inspire, equip, and train thoughts and ideas, I am re- associate director, presented gions of the Conference this members with innovative charged and re-inspired to messages to motivate and fall to review what has been ways to draw people to share my faith.” inspire strategic planning accomplished. Christ. One man, a recently techniques. ³%<-$&48,(3,1'(5 Couple Side by Side for 50 Years Mack they were tragedy struck their family. Longwood, Fla. Mack was and Virginia meant to find Mack II and Christopher asked to oversee the build- Caswell were and became were skating on the local ing of a fellowship hall. married in Christians. pond and fell through the Today, the couple re- Clearwater, In 1971, ice. Both drowned before sides in Salem, S.C., near two Fla., on April they moved to they could be rescued. Some of their daughters, Lisa and 1, 1960. Uchee Pines would have lost their faith, Tammy. They continue to They Institute in but Mack and Virginia found spread the Gospel and God’s moved to Freeport, Grand Seale, Ala., to become part of renewed strength in the love to those around them Bahamas, in 1965 because the staff. promise of a reunion with and wherever they go. Fifty Mack had an offer for work. In 1980, they received their sons one day. years together — 45 of them While there, two Seventh- a call from Living Springs Mack and Virginia spent in the service of God: day Adventist gentlemen Retreat in Putnam Valley, moved again in 1983 when They are faithfully waiting invited them home for Bible N.Y., to help spread the they received a call from Ken for that day when the Lord studies. Both were con- Gospel to New York City. Coonley, then pastor of the returns. vinced that this was what On December 12, 1981, Winter Springs Church in ³%<7$00<&$6:(//6+$)(5

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Media Reports Activities of Church Young People on local media in less than also online at www.first- a year. coastnews.com. The first coverage Parents and members occurred after the Adventur- lined the streets and wore ers visited ActionNews–Fox shirts promoting various 30/CBS47 studios where church activities such as Mike Buresh, chief me- Walk for Health, a pro- teorologist, conducted two gram offered by the health weather awards for them. ministries department. In As a way to express their addition, Pathfinders and thanks, a certificate of ap- Adventurers distributed preciation was presented to candy to the children on the Buresh. The following day parade route, and handed on the evening news, he out more than 2,000 flyers

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Florida Education Team Earns Three Top Awards Enthusiasm is building Along with the high in Florida Conference as honors given to these two two schools received the schools, one teacher re- Southern Union Adventist ceived nationwide recogni- EDGE (Educators Delivering tion. During the May 4 Flor- GREAT Education) School ida Conference principals’ of Excellence award. Beryl meeting, Tammy Overstreet Wisdom Adventist School was presented the Teacher (BWAS) in Orlando and of Excellence Award from

Forest Lake Education Cen- 3+2726/((%(11(77 the Alumni Awards Founda- ter (FLEC) in Longwood are The Beryl Wisdom Adventist School (BWAS) award presentation, tion, joining the prestigious now among the 10 schools from left: Conrad Gill, Southern Union Conference education ranks of only eight teachers in the Southern Union that director; Sandra Doran, Florida Conference associate superin- per year in the country who have earned the right to fly tendent of education; Gene Brewer, Southern Union Conference receive the medal and cash development specialist; Arne Nielsen, Florida Conference superin- the official EDGE flag. tendent of education; Newton King, Pine Hills Church pastor; Val award. In February, an evalu- Dixon, BWAS principal; Tony Shaw, BWAS board chair. Inset: “I am humbled to re- ation team from Southern Dixon holding a trophy given to all EDGE Award schools. ceive such an honor,” said Union Conference visited Tammy, who has taught in the schools. After reviewing Jacksonville and Kissimmee activities and speaking with and recently accepted a students, parents, teachers, position at Forest Lake Edu- and board members, they cation Center. “I give credit confirmed both schools and thanks to the Florida aligned with the acronym, Conference education team GREAT: God-centered, for providing me with so Results-oriented, Environ- many opportunities to grow ment that nurtures, Aligned and learn.”

with Adventist and national 1(67252625,2 Tammy is the third standards, Team effort. Forest Lake Education Center (FLEC) Principal Janet Ledesma Florida Conference teacher “I’m thrilled that others and Longwood Mayor John Maingot (holding plaque) celebrated in as many years to receive recognize the exceptional FLEC’s award with representatives from Southern Union Confer- the award, with Rusty program and team that we ence, Florida Conference, FLEC, and constituent churches. Litten (retired from Orlando have at FLEC,” remarked Junior Academy) and Chip Janet Ledesma, principal, of GREAT, noting their spiri- blessing to see our school Davis (Avon Park) pre- after hearing the good news tual atmosphere; data-driv- receiving public recogni- ceding her. To qualify for that her school had received en planning; child-friendly tion in our community, the Teacher of Excellence EDGE status. “While the practices; high academic along with this Union-wide Award, one must meet 10 journey is arduous, the standards; and strong col- honor,” said Dixon. “God standards, including high fruits of our labors directly laboration between home, has truly led us all the way.” quality spiritual and aca- benefit our students.” school, and church. At their school-wide demic standards; consistent Across town at BWAS, BWAS received its Adventist EDGE awards love for Jesus Christ and Val Dixon, principal, award during a high-spir- assembly on May 14, FLEC students; innovative, cre- jumped up and down ited, student-led worship received recognition from ative and effective teaching with excitement as the service at Pine Hills Church. various government repre- methods; in-depth knowl- announcement came that An official proclamation sentatives, including Florida edge of subject matter and BWAS had exceeded the from Orlando Mayor Buddy Governor Charlie Crist and teaching methods; and col- 90 percent score needed to Dyer established April 24 City of Longwood Mayor laboration with colleagues. receive EDGE status. The as “Beryl Wisdom Adventist John Maingot. He told the ³%<6$1'5$'25$1 $1' evaluation team commend- School Day in the City of audience, “I can feel the /<11(75(,1(5 ed both schools for their Orlando.” presence of the Holy Spirit thorough work in all areas “It is such an incredible on this campus.”

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Baptists to Build Adventist Church in Tennessee building project has become the most affordable, with a gift valued at $200,000 in volunteer labor. The Mid-GA Builders for Christ Baptist volunteers will help build within eight days the new McMinnville facility, as well as help finish the Baptist Church,

-2$%%277 Bridges of Hope Fellow- ship. With only a cement Participants break ground for the new church in McMinnville, Tenn. These involved include Fred Turner, Richard Parmele, Jeannine McCullough, Cody Parmele, Glenda Holland, Mitch slab poured in advance, the Hazekamp, Darrel Starkey, Fred Reeve, Baptist pastor DeWayne Howard, and McMinnville pastor 60 Baptist volunteers will Harley P. Roth. start building on June 11, and nearly finish the new Representatives from church elder, shared that decorating committee have stick-built church by June the Conference joined the the McMinnville Church purposed to look to the 18. McMinnville, Tenn., Church has attempted to build a interests of others (Philip- The McMinnville leadership along with Bap- new church since the early pians 2:4). The lowest Church expresses grati- tist pastor DeWayne How- 1960’s. God led the church building cost the church tude to God for leading in ard, from the Bridges of to a near unanimous vote had entertained in the past unity, and to the Baptist Hope Fellowship, April 26, to build a new church next totaled $800,000, Williams volunteers for bringing what 2010, for a church ground- to the 1-12 grade church reflected. Now with the would have been impos- breaking ceremony. school. In the spirit of unity, worst economy in recent sible — a new church. Carolyn Williams, a the building committee and history, the new church ³%<+$5/(<3527+ Duluth School Earns Kroger Grand Prize During the past few the school had to show how years, the Home and School it was active in “Mind, Body, Association of Duluth Adven- and Community.” There were tist Christian School (DACS) no guidelines about the entry has participated in the Kroger format; the advice was just Earning for Learning pro- “be creative.” The school de- gram. The school receives cided to make a scrapbook, a percent of money from gro- hoping that Kroger planned ceries purchased by people to give all entrants something who sign up and earmark for just entering. Using pho- DACS as the recipient. tographs taken during the This year, Kroger school year by David Forsey, changed their system and principal, the scrapbook came up with something highlighted ways the school different. The new program was active in “Mind, Body, requires the school to enter and Community.” a contest. Kroger advertised God blessed and DACS

that they would be giving was awarded the grand prize '$9,')256(< away several $1,000 prizes, of $2,500! The money will go Lisa Beck, Kroger regional director (center), presented the Kroger and one grand prize of towards new carpeting for $2,500 award to Marina Falls, co-leader for Duluth Adventist $2,500. the school. Christian School Home, and David Forsey, Duluth Adventist For this year’s contest, ³%<'$9,')256(< Christian School principal.

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Thirteen-year-old is Musical Winner experience!” Jones has a few years to go, but her sights are ultimately set on being a music performance major at Southern Adven- tist University, and then perhaps going on to The Julliard School. In the .RVVLFNV short term, Jones &HOHEUDWHWK would like to pick up a recording con- $QQLYHUVDU\ tract in Nashville John Kossick mar- and pursue her first ried Betty Kasper on April (51(6767$$76 love — vocal per- 23, 1950, at First Church formance. Cheryl, Darby Jones, 13-year-old freshman at Georgia-Cumberland Academy, was the in Akron, Ohio. In 1976, recent winner of the Berry College Concerto Competition held in Rome, Ga. Darby’s mom, is John started a career with hopeful that her Adventist Hospital System Darby Jones, daughter and has taken up percus- daughter “will have as an electrician/foreman, of Steven Jones and Cheryl sion and guitar. She loves a strong enough G.P.A. and working at Kettering Medi- Reinhardt-Jones, M.D., to compete and remem- enough hours of musical cal Center (KMC), White makes beautiful music. In bers her first talent show practice that any life work Memorial Medical Center, fact, her musical talents had at about the age of five or will be an option for her. Shawnee Mission Medi- her performing recently six. This year Jones also Whatever she chooses to cal Center, then returning with the Oak Hill Sympho- competed for and earned a do, I hope that she loves to KMC and retiring from ny Orchestra as the high spot in the Allstate Per- God and devotes her work there. Betty continues as a school winner of the Berry forming Symphony, which completely to Him.” freelance writer/journalist. College Concerto Competi- performed this spring in When Jones isn’t After John’s retirement, tion. Jones’ April 20, 2010, Savannah, Ga. practicing music or do- the couple lived in Cadil- performance was a brilliant To be a member of this ing homework, she loves lac and Battle Creek, Mich., rendition of the Allegro ap- group involves two rounds hanging out with her Zephyrhills and Ocala, Fla., erto with cadenza from W. of auditions with competi- Georgia-Cumberland Acad- and recently settled in Can- A. Mozart’s Violin Concerto tions and rehearsals lasting emy friends and playing ton, Ga. They are members in A Major. almost an entire year. basketball. After all, when of the Cherokee Church Since the age of four, This year approximately you’re 13 and just finishing in Woodstock, Ga., where when Jones began violin 700 young people audi- your ninth grade year of John is an adult Sabbath lessons, her parents have tioned for 30 places in the high school, there are more School teacher, and Betty sensed that she has special orchestra. Jones recently things to life than work! serves in a communication musical gifts. Her innate explained how it happened Jones has already come capacity. musical talent, her incred- that she ended up in the a long way in the pursuit The Kossicks are the ible gift of memory, plus orchestra. “I got involved of her musical goals, and parents of a daughter and her inner drive and motiva- two years ago when I first her parents, teachers, and son; they have five grown tion, make her a natural tried out for it, but didn’t friends are proud of her grandchildren, and four performer. make it past the second achievements and happy great-grandsons. Their A violin student of round of auditions. This for her successes. motto is “…as for me and Mirna Ogrizovic-Ciric at year, however, I practiced ³%<1$1&<*(5$5' my house, we will serve Berry College, Jones also harder and went all the the Lord,” Joshua 24:15. studies voice and piano, way. It was an amazing

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Stateline Church Holds Health Expo, Training On the first weekend to attract the community of May, 75 people from with a health expo, the nine different churches at- keys to follow-up pro- tended a two-day training grams, and tools for soul- and health expo program winning through expos. at the Stateline Church in On Sunday, the train- Ardmore, Ala. The event ing moved to the Ardmore, was coordinated by Todd Tenn., Community Cen- Lawson, lay pastor; Robert ter where the attendees Johnson, Amazing Well- received hands-on train- ness Health team leader; ing as they learned about and team members. The the equipment, and how invited guest was Charles to set up a health expo. Twenty-five people from the community came to the health expo, H. Cleveland, M.Div., This workshop also taught where they were provided with health screening and information to help them live healthier lives. M.P.H., Health Education participants how to use the Resources (HER). health expo as a natural appealing to the public. ing classes led by Marvella During Sabbath School a bridge to spiritual meetings, After the training, 25 Burton. They plan a food health mission report was and the simple steps of visitors from the commu- canning and drying class in given. Cleveland’s message how to organize an expo in nity attended the expo. June. Stepfast classes will for the Sabbath worship their community. Partici- The first health expo start in July. A depression service was “Using Both pants were given opportu- was held in November recovery seminar and other Hands.” nity to practice using the 2009. Now, the Amazing classes will follow. Afternoon training in- various screening equip- Wellness Health team has ³%<($5/,1(3+,//,36 cluded instructions on how ment that makes an expo started follow-up cook- Big Cove Christian Academy Students Visit Space Shuttle Crew Big Cove Christian picting their lift off, orbit Academy (BCCA ) grades activities, and landing. The four through nine attended crew then took questions the Space Shuttle STS- from the audience. One 130 mission review at the BCCA student asked the NASA Marshall Space Flight crew some particulars on Center in Huntsville, Ala., living in outer space. After on March 31, 2010. Other the program, each student attendees included pub- received an autographed lic school students, Space picture of the crew. The Camp students, and Mar- trip was more significant shall Space Flight Center since the Space Shuttle employees. The STS-130 is being retired by NASA mission carried the Cupola, 3 missions after STS-130. the last major piece to the The Big Cove teachers International Space Station, attending were Rachel now orbiting the Earth. These Big Cove students enjoyed attending the Space Shuttle STS- Wiegand, principal, and 130 mission review where they met four of the crew members. The Cupola is the win- Castwell Fider. The trip dowed segment that allows greater ease. Four of the six Virts, Colonel USAF; and was arranged by Jim the astronauts to view the crew members present were two mission specialists. Bishop, a retired NASA space station exterior, the Commander George Zamka, After introductions, the engineer. Earth, and outer space with Colonel USMC; Pilot Terry crew showed a movie de- ³%<-,0%,6+23

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Community Turns Out to Dedicate Ball Field Singing the tuneful “Take baseball, softball, kickball, Me Out to the Ball Game,” soccer, and other sports. Pensacola Junior Academy Eisele praised the efforts students, parents, and com- of those who helped make munity guests set the tone the ball field a place for the for the outdoor dedication spiritual and physical nurture of Rickles Field on April 30, of the young people. “The 2010. In the 12 years since church and school involve- it was first constructed, the ment with the community is ball field has seen much use a big plus.” Commissioner by the students and several Grover Robinson expressed community ball teams, but Mel Eisele (left), Conference president, stands with Bert Rickles his appreciation and admira- had not been officially dedi- and Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson. tion of the “can do” attitude cated. After brief remarks and community spirit exem- by special guests, including University Parkway Church as seed money, he started plified by the shared use of Gulf States President Mel member Bert Rickles, who raising funds and getting this recreational asset. A col- Eisele, and Escambia County oversaw the field construc- volunteers to work on it. In lection of All Star teams from (Florida) Commission Chair- tion. “In his will Tommy addition to donations from the community regularly use man Grover Robinson IV, had requested that I donate Gulf States Conference, the the field for practice. the students were ready to a portion of his estate to a school, church, and Kiddie After remarks by the “play ball!” charity of my choice,” Bert Korral Child Care Cen- guest speakers, center field The field is named in noted. When visiting his ter, numerous individuals became a beehive of activity, honor of Julius Thomas wife, Mary, a teacher at the donated funds to make the with older children playing (Tommy) Rickles, who died school, Bert saw the stu- dream of a place to play a softball, and the younger in a car accident in 1997. dents playing in the park- reality. After countless hours ones taking part in T-Ball. Tommy, an alumnus of Bass ing lot. He felt a burden to of site preparation and about Everyone enjoyed traditional Memorial Academy and a help provide them with an $37,000 in costs, the field baseball fare of vegetarian decorated Viet Nam War alternative outdoor play site. was ready for the children, hot dogs, Gatorade, and veteran, was the brother of Using his brother’s bequest who delight in playing peanuts. Mother’s Day Gift Given to Hattiesburg, Miss. Miss., with a six- they conduct health fairs. hour health fair Funding for the Hat- on Wal-Mart’s tiesburg health fair was parking lot. To sponsored by Bass Memo- accomplish this, rial Academy Church and Lidia Seda and the Gulf States Confer- Amy Willumson ence. Additional support visited Bass for from the Huntsville Central three days to train Church and Florida Hospi- students to give tal made the event pos- massages, operate sible to remind the com- a computerized munity, “Good Health is a health appraisal Way of Life.” People take advantage of the health fair given by Bass students and local program, conduct ³%<&/,)).(//(5 Adventist medical personnel. stress tests, and other activities to For Mother’s Day, medical personnel and make contacts. May 9, 2010, 14 students, Bass Memorial Academy The students are now able along with local Adventist faculty, gifted Hattiesburg, to assist local churches as

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Centenarian Laid to Rest Edith Landaas Hen- friends to their home on a parents’ commitment and independence, she was too derson, long-time member regular basis. She loved her sacrifice, all three sons, old to drive. When Edith of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., family, young people, flow- Norman, Gordon, and turned 95, Norman discon- Church, died April 26, ers, her church, and her Clyde, received a Seventh- nected her car’s battery 2010, at the age of day Adventist Chris- cables. “It was easier,” he 102. Her husband tian education, and says, “than asking her to Carl died in April of have positively influ- give up her keys.” 2006, also at the age enced the lives of Edith, a lover of of 102. thousands across the flowers, was still cultivat- Edith was born country and around ing, planting, and weed- June 25, 1907, in the world. ing while in her 90’s. She Bergen, Norway, At the request was also aware of her where she lived of Norman, Carl own youthful looks and until the age of nine and Edith moved remarkably wrinkle-free when her fam- from Walla Walla to skin. As a result, she found ily immigrated to Lawrenceburg — amusement in frequently America. Edith was they were surprised asking, “How old do you raised a Lutheran, to discover that think I am?” Even at 102 but was baptized many years before some commented that she Norman (standing, left), Clyde, and Gordon, into the Seventh-day with Edith and Carl sitting. he had a family, looked 65. Adventist Church Carl had taken a On May 1, a very at the age of 20. She met best friend, Jesus. She will year off from attending stormy, rainy Sabbath Carl Henderson in Seattle, be remembered for her in- school in Madison, Tenn., afternoon, but bright with where they were married in fectious smile, which some to become the first teacher hope, Edith was laid to rest December of 1929. have defined as a sparkle in Lawrenceburg’s fledgling at Lawrenceburg County While living in Walla with a hint of mischievous- church school, held in a Memorial Gardens in Law- Walla, Wash., Edith ness. Hard working is an house. renceburg beside her dear showed her natural gift understatement for this Norman was wonder- husband of 76 years. of hospitality as her sons Norwegian mother. ing how and when to tell ³%<//2<'6&+20%85* brought classmates and Because of their his mother, who loved her

Decherd Members Witness at Dogwood Festival Members came through happy to respond, “Yes, of the Decherd, the booth to it really is free! Just like Tenn., Church have their God’s love.” Once people participated in picture taken. found it really was free, the sixth an- While they they lined up to have nual Winchester waited the few their picture taken. Some Dogwood seconds for their commented that it was the Festival. Church photo to print, only family picture they members rented it provided an had. Nearly 800 photos booth space opportune time were taken and printed. near the city for questions to Each group was able to square where be asked and take their photo home as they could share answered. The a memento of the festival, God’s love in a Auna George holds a sign to attract crowds, while biggest question and a reminder that God’s practical way. Amanda Horton takes a photo of participants. participants had love truly is free. While there, for the festival attendees. was, “Is it really ³%<-21:(,*/(< they offered free family Throughout each day, free? What’s the catch?” and friends photographs groups of smiling faces Church members were

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Madison Academy is About Mission Twenty-nine and mocked — citizens. Although most Madison Acade- even spat at by of the people align them- my’s students, staff, some. This country selves with one religion, and parents spent is so secular that this country is extremely their spring break the idea of living secular. Less than 10 in Albania work- out your beliefs percent of the population ing with ADRA. is thought of as actually attends a religious Albania is a small weak, and is a service on a regular basis. country on the foreign concept After leaving Albania, Adriatic Sea just to most people. the group traveled to Ath- north of Greece. In spite of all the ens, Greece, and experi-

The primary 0,&+$(/0,1 resentment that the enced some of the history, objective was Students interact with children at the orphanage. students experi- culture, and food that it to renovate four enced, they con- has to offer. This was an medical clinics. was to share the love of ducted themselves amazing trip filled with These medical clinics are Christ with the people of admirably. hard work, challenges, but satellite clinics to the main Albania. On Sabbath morn- Albania is one of the most importantly blessings ADRA clinic in the capital ing for the worship ser- poorest countries in Eu- that will be remembered city of Tirana. These clinics vice, the students led out rope, and within the last for life. serve the farmers, shep- in a few songs, and Kurtis 20 years broke from the ³%<$1'5(:-$0,(621 herds, and others living in Kenerson, a senior, gave communist the rural areas that would the sermon with help from regime. It is otherwise not have access a translator. On Sabbath af- 90 percent to medical treatment. Most ternoon the students visited Muslim and of the time and energy one of the orphanages in has less was spent painting these the city. than 100 clinics (inside and out), One evening, the Seventh- performing minor repairs group went to a park in day Ad- and digging a ditch around the middle of Tirana to ventists in

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Harold D. Singleton, First South Atlantic President, Dies Elder Harold Doug- 1928 with in Miami, In 1954, he succeeded las Singleton was born in an interest Fla., Single- the late L. H. Bland as Brunswick, Ga., on Decem- in history. ton met president of the Northeast- ber 10, 1908. At an early After much and married ern Conference, St. Albans, age, the Lord guided his prayer and the love N.Y. Singleton remained family to a home located under the of his life, there until 1962. The Vic- diagonally across the street influence Mary Louise tory Lake campground was from a Seventh-day Adven- of J. A. Miller of secured in Hyde Park, N.Y., tist church in Jacksonville, Tucker, Atlanta, during his administration. Fla. president Ga. They During the 1962 Gener- Singleton’s mother, of Oak- were mar- al Conference session held Annie Mae Singleton, was wood, ried June in San Francisco, Calif., impressed with what she Harold 6, 1938, in Singleton was elected sec- saw and heard during the decided Orlando. retary of the North Ameri- crusade the church held to ac- In 1940, can Regional Department in 1917. She was baptized cept a call to the Gospel Singleton answered a call of the General Conference. that same year by G. E. ministry. He and Harvey to the Carolina Conference There he succeeded F. L. Peters. Harold’s father, Kibble were the first two where he pastored sev- Peterson who was elected Joseph, was baptized at a African-American young eral churches, and was the as vice-president of the later time. Thus began the men accepted into the new “state man” for three years. General Conference. In ad- rich Seventh-day Adven- General Conference intern- As the state man, Singleton dition to his duties as sec- tist legacy of the Singleton ship program for ministers was the black pastor who retary of the department, family. in the Seventh-day Adven- promoted the Carolina in 1966, Singleton, at the The untimely death tist Church. Conference president’s Detroit General Conference of Harold’s mother in Harold began his program among the black Session, was elected as an 1924 was difficult for this denominational career in churches in the state. His associate secretary of the 15-year-old youngster. what was then the Cum- next call was to the South- General Conference. He Without adequate funds berland Conference, and ern Union Conference, De- served faithfully and well for a Christian education, for the next two years he catur, Ga., where he served until his retirement in 1975. he nevertheless enrolled in pastored the Eighth Street for three years as secretary Singleton devoted the high school division of Church in Chattanooga, of the Negro department. more than 46 years of ser- Oakwood Junior College. Tenn. With the assistance When the South Atlan- vice to the denomination, Guided by the Lord, Isaac of Anna Knight, he was tic Conference was orga- and left an enriching expe- Palmer, the local elder of able to attend Union Col- nized in 1945, in Atlanta, rience that is still being felt Ephesus Church, Jackson- lege for one year to work he was elected as its first by the Church many years ville, and patriarch of the on his bachelor’s degree. president. At the time this after his retirement. Palmer family, organized He then accepted a call Conference was orga- After retirement from the church members to to the Florida Confer- nized, it had a membership the General Conference, help sponsor Harold. Upon ence where he labored for of 3,523. There were 32 Singleton pastored several his arrival on campus, he seven years. He fulfilled his churches and companies. Washington-area churches was assigned to the car- Gospel mission by raising The Conference immedi- in the Allegheny East Con- pentry shop and worked up congregations through ately began growing in ference. there throughout his stay at pastoring and building membership and promi- Singleton died Feb- Oakwood. churches debt free. nence. In fact, the Confer- ruary 6, 2010, at a care In 1925, while young While laboring in ence grew so that by 1981 facility in Maryland. He was Harold was a student at Florida, during the sum- it was split into two confer- 101 years old. Oakwood, W. L. H. Baker, mer of 1935, Singleton was ences: South Atlantic and He is survived by his a faculty member, bap- ordained into the Gospel Southeastern. During his wife of 71 years, Mary tized him in Indian Creek. ministry by F. L. Peterson administration the Haw- Louise Miller Singleton of Harold graduated from at the camp meeting in Or- thorne, Fla., campground Atlanta; their six children; Oakwood in the spring of lando, Fla. While pastoring was secured. and many other relatives.

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Carlton Byrd Selected as Breath of Life Speaker of Life, includ- ing the doctor of ministry Church, since his installation ing Charles D. degree. Presently, he serves as senior pastor in August Brooks and cur- as an adjunct professor at 2006. rent speaker/ Oakwood University in Byrd has been in- director Walter the Religion and Theology strumental in launching a L. Pearson Jr. Department for the master television ministry at Atlanta- In addition to of arts degree in pastoral Berean Church that currently this new as- studies. airs weekly on two Atlanta signment, Byrd In his 16 years of television stations, and has will continue pastoral leadership, Byrd served as a guest minister South Atlantic President Vanard Mendinghall to serve as the has served as a pastor in on the Trinity Broadcasting (right) congratulates Carlton Byrd, D.Min., senior pastor of the states of Mississippi, Network (TBN). He was on his new assignment. Mendinghall believes the 4,000-mem- Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, also selected by the North it is a positive move to have the Breath of Life Ministries in South Atlantic. ber Atlanta- and Georgia. A pastoral American Division to be Berean Church, evangelist by nature, Byrd the featured speaker for its Carlton P. Byrd, D.Min., Atlanta, Ga. believes that spreading the Net 2009 evangelistic series has been selected by the Ad- Byrd holds a bachelor of Gospel of Jesus Christ is the that was aired on the Hope ventist Media Center Board arts degree in theology and hub of every ministry in the Church Channel. of the General Conference a bachelor of science degree Church. As an internation- Byrd is married to the to serve as the associate in business management. He ally renowned speaker and former Danielle Mounter, speaker/director for the has earned two graduate de- evangelist, he has baptized and they are the parents Breath of Life Television grees, a master of business more than 2,500 individuals of two girls, Christyn and Ministries. He joins a great administration, and a master — 1,300 of which have been Caileigh. line of speakers for Breath of divinity, along with earn- baptized into Atlanta-Berean ³%<-$0(6./$0% Zion Temple Members Clean Up Community Church in Greenwood, S.C., A.J. Davis, who was not Temple community service spent the morning scouring with the church but lived leader for the 75-member Oakwood Condominiums nearby. Between swipes at church, said the clean-up and other places near their leaves with a rake, he said spoke to the overall mission church for discarded trash. a family member told him to “make a difference” in “We’re doing this about the clean-up and he the community. “We’re pro- because we want to let the wanted to do his part. “I’m viding a service to people,” kids know how important it going to keep raking until I she said. “Not only that, is to serve the community,” get every leaf up,” he said, we’re also trying to beautify said Adventist Youth Society panting a bit. Even the rain the area. It’s good to be part Kimerion Coleman (left), A.J. leader Ella Brown, a 20-year — starting and stopping of anything that helps make Davis, and Tyri Gilliam pick member of Zion Temple several times throughout the a difference.” up discarded trash in the com- munity near their church. Church. morning — couldn’t slow An Oakwood resident, It felt pretty good, him down. Ronnie Davis, said he didn’t Not even a little rain according to six-year-old Taurus Gilliam, 15, know why more of his could stop some local Kimerion Coleman, as- noted some of the trash neighbors weren’t join- church members, youth, signed to seek out and pick gathered in about a dozen ing the effort like he was. and adults from cleaning up up bottles with a 30-inch white kitchen garbage bags “These are God-fearing around the neighborhood arm-and-claw. “I’m just would be recycled. “It’s a people. This isn’t some- — their selflessness was trying to pick up as much good activity, and it gives thing they have to do; this contagious. trash as I can,” he said, “I me something to do over is something they want to About 20 members like to help people.” spring break.” do,” he said of the church from the Zion Temple So does nine-year-old Pamela Anderson, Zion members.

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Historic Presidents’ Reception Dana C. Edmond, South presidential pool former Co- Central Conference presi- of knowledge lumbia Union dent, launched a historical and their personal president, first. Presidents and their experiences as and his wife, wives, past and present, Church leaders. Barbara; James who reside within the South There was Lewis, Regional Central territory, were in- a sense of awe Conference vited to a special presidents’ and respect when Ministries direc- reception on Tuesday, No- viewing the tor and former vember 3, 2009. This event scene. Gath- 0,&+$(/+$53( Allegheny was held at the president’s ered there were West presi- dining room, Business and people, ordinary men and Coy, Regional Conference dent, and his wife, Sharon; Technology Building, Oak- women, who had been Retirement Plan executive Luther R. Palmer, former wood University, Huntsville, called to greatness. Pres- director and former South Lake Region and Allegheny Ala. There were a total of 23 ent were individuals who Central president, and his East president, and his wife, participants. shaped this Church signifi- wife, Judith; Charles Brad- Katherine; William C. Jones, Edmond stated that cantly. They serve God, and ford, former North American former Southwest Region more than 500 years of still serve, His people, and Division president, and his president; George Earle, ministerial experience was the Church, locally and from wife, Ethel; Delbert Baker, former Northeastern Con- represented in the room. It areas around the world. Oakwood University presi- ference president, and his was turned into a didactic Pictured are Dana C. dent, and his wife, Susan; wife, Vera; Albert and Nancy right of passage experience Edmond, South Central Willie Lewis, former Al- Dudley, representing the when Edmond consulted president, and his wife, Jill; legheny West president, and late Charles Dudley, former with so many years of wis- Benjamin Browne, former his wife, Barbara; Harold South Central president, and dom. These men shared use- South Central president, and Lee, Bradford Cleveland his wife, Etta. ful and helpful tips from a his wife, Janice; Joseph Mc- Brooks Institute director and ³%<0,&+$(/+$53( Mississippi FOCUS Recognized During Oakwood University Commencement

During the 2010 Chandler, a 1984 gradu- commitment is to Oakwood University com- ate of Oakwood University, do what we can mencement exercises held and his wife, Reta, founded to assist our future in Huntsville, Ala., Danny Mississippi Friends of leaders. Education Chandler received the Oakwood College United remains a good Philanthropic Award recom- Supporters (Mississippi investment. We mended by the University FOCUS) in 1996. Mississippi believe Oakwood administration, and pre- FOCUS is a $50,000 pro- is still God’s school

sented by Delbert W. Baker, gram designed to provide for training our 52/$1'6&277 Ph.D., Oakwood University scholarships for students youth for service president. from Mississippi who attend to man, and prepa- Danny (left) and Reta Chandler, with their son Daniel Chandler, Susan Baker, Since 2007, Oakwood Oakwood University. ration for eternity. Ph.D., and Delbert Baker, Ph.D., Oak- University has given this Chandler stated, “This is We appreciate this wood University president. award to individuals who a tremendous honor. For us, recognition by the have demonstrated a com- it is a ministry. I wish I had a Oakwood Univer- dler currently serves on the mitment to supporting the forum to thank each and ev- sity administration.” SCC Constitution and Bylaws institution through gifts, ery donor who believe and A former member of the Committee. The Chandlers fundraising, and other intan- support us. We did not earn South Central Conference are members of Salem gible ways. this recognition alone. Our executive committee, Chan- Church in Columbus, Miss.

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Silver Creek Adventist School is First Carolina Conference Adventist EDGE “School of Excellence” Please accept my sincere apology for the omission of Silver Creek Ad- ventist School from the list of Southern Union Adventist EDGE “Schools of Excel- lence” published in the May 2010 Southern Tidings feature article. Seven Schools of Excellence were mentioned, but only six listed. The Southern Union Conference Office of Education com- mends Silver Creek Adven- Gordon Retzer (left), Southern Union president; tist School, its stakeholders, Wanda Beck, Silver Creek principal; Kim Nich- olson, Silver Creek grades 1-4 teacher; James R. and the Carolina Confer- Davidson, Carolina Conference president; Pam ence for your commitment Forbes, Carolina Conference associate superin- to EXCELLENCE! tendent; and Conrad L. Gill, superintendent of ³%<&215$'/*,// Silver Creek orchestra education for the Southern Union Conference.

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Against All Odds This year the Daugh- One of decided to and women of Daughter ter of Zion Church, Delray the gradu- persevere,” of Zion who graduated this Beach, Fla., not only had ates, Denzel Gent said. year. one, two, or three college M. Gent, al- Four Ja’Neil Carrington, Terry graduates, it had a total of most didn’t years ago Caesar, Marlon Boucard, and eight, with four of them beat the Gent gradu- Denzel Gent all received receiving degrees from Oak- odds. After ated from their bachelor’s during the wood University, Huntsville, he lost his MUA as the commencement ceremonies Ala. mother to valedicto- held at Oakwood University Many times in the Afri- breast can- rian, and re- on May 7, 2010. can-American community, cer during ceived a full Theodore Ceaser, Jean it becomes a rarity to have his junior Denzel M. Gent graduated Oak- scholarship Alexandre, Esther Noel, and young black men graduate year at Mi- wood University on May 7, with a to Oakwood Oriana Riley graduated and from college. ami Union bachelor’s degree in computer in- University. received their degrees from formation systems. He will pursue The odds of becom- Acad- a graduate degree from Carnegie While other institutions this year as ing a high school or even emy (MUA), Mellon University this fall. preparing well. a college graduate are slim. North Mi- to gradu- Daughter of Zion Only 43 percent of African- ami Beach, Fla., he wanted ate from Oakwood this Church has a group of Americans who enter college to give up on his education. year, Gent was awarded remarkable young men and graduate. “When I thought back a full scholarship to the women, who against all For black men that on the many sacrifices that prestigious Carnegie Mellon odds have achieved great number is 36 percent. The my mother made, and of Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa. academic accomplishments. eight graduates beat the God’s grace and mercy my God has truly blessed ³%<('1$)5$1&2,6 odds. mother so often spoke of, I Denzel and the young men Mt. Zion Ordains 13 for Ministry The Mt. Zion Church, Walter Bryan, Larry Louis, tion message. did that which “was right” Kissimmee, Fla., held the Hicksford Francis, Clinton Peeler admonished the in the sight of the Lord. largest ordination service Henry, Adrien Francois, ordainees to use their gifts Assisting Maxwell in its history on March 20, and Deland James. in ways that would please Berkel, Mt. Zion pastor, 2010. Emil Peeler, D.Min., God, and would be of help to officiate the ordina- A total of 13 individu- director of church growth to humanity. He shared tion service, were Ron als were dedicated to God’s and discipleship for South- with them the experience Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., service — four elders and eastern California Confer- of Uzziah, king of Judah. Southern Union Confer- six deacons. ence, delivered the ordina- Uzziah, at the age of 16, ence executive secretary; The elders Kevin Bryant, ordained were pastor of the Edna Francois, Bethel Church, Brenda Hunt, Gainesville, Wayne Mor- Fla.; and as- gan, and Pierre sociate pastors Hunt. Harold Cam- Among eron, George the deacons Greaves, and ordained, two Mahatahis of whom were The Mt. Zion Church ordained 13 individuals on March 20, 2010. They are pictured above with Patrick. their families: Edna Francios (seated, left), Brenda Hunt, Wayne Morgan, Pierre Hunt, Ean 18-year-old ³%<('1$ Watson, Larry Lois, Carol Walter Bryan, Clinton Henry, Japheth Mokua, Asplid Percinthe, Hicks- young men, ford Francis, Deland James; Maxwell Berkel (standing, left), Mt. Zion pastor; Adrien Francios; )5$1&2,6 were Ean Emil Peeler, D.Min., Southeastern California Conference church growth director (second from Watson, Carol right); Ron Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., Southern Union Conference executive secretary.

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Conference Superintendent of Education Dies Elisa Siofele Young, 64, and the Oakwood Univer- and principal at the Mt. superintendent of education sity School of Education, Calvary SDA School, for the Southeastern Confer- Huntsville, Ala., which Tampa, Fla.; a principal ence, succumbed to breast was held at Southeastern. at Miami Union Academy, cancer on May 30, 2010, in Prior to the imple- North Miami, Fla., a prin- Los Angeles, Calif., while mentation of the insti- cipal and early childhood undergoing treatment. tute, in-service teach- center director at Elim Elisa was born in Pago ers seeking to maintain SDA School, St. Peters- Pago, American Samoa, on certification would spend burg, Fla.; and associate June 22, 1945, to Papu and the summer at Oakwood superintendent for the Fa’auliulitoaletuimanu’a University or Southern Southeastern Conference. Siofele. The third of nine Adventist University, Col- She was an advocate children and the oldest legedale, Tenn. for Adventist education. daughter, she attended The process was an One could often hear her elementary and high school inefficient one. Many Elisa Young served as superintendent say, “Adventist education in American Samoa and courses needed for certi- of education for Southeastern Con- does not cost, it pays.” ference from 2004 to 2010. Suva, Fiji. fication were offered on a She not only promot- She received a bach- two- to four-year rotation. shy away from pursuing ed Adventist education, elor’s in mathematics from By evaluating the teach- careers in these areas. she lived it. Each of her four Union College, Lincoln, ers transcripts, Young was Believing that all chil- daughters are products of Neb., and a master’s in able to design a course dren should be taught of Adventist education. Tonya educational administration schedule based on the the Lord, she instituted the is a medical doctor, Trina from Loma Linda University, certification needs of the Southern Union early child- is an educator, Teresa is a Loma Linda, Calif. teachers. hood program. Prior to this physical therapist, and Dora Young served as the Under her leadership, time, education in South- is an attorney. fifth superintendent of edu- Southeastern was the only eastern focused on K-12 She is survived by her cation for Southeastern from conference in the Southern education. beloved husband, Theus 2004 to 2010. Union that did not experi- While many churches Young, pastor; four daugh- “Southeastern education ence a decline in student within Southeastern had ters: Tonya Young-Henley, thrived under her able lead- enrollment during the early childhood educa- M.D., and her husband, ership,” said Hubert Morel recession. In fact, student tion programs in place, her Robert Jr.; Trina Bowden Jr., Southeastern Conference enrollment increased, and move to implement early and her husband Reme- president. “She took it to a she increased the number childhood education in lus; Teresa Young, and higher level.” of schools in Southeastern Southeastern meant that Elisa “Dora” Young, J.D.; During her tenure as by three. these programs would have five grandchildren: Samara superintendent, Southeast- In 2005, she created a to follow the guidelines Bowden, Robert Henley III, ern attained a 100 percent resource instructor position of the Southern Union, Taimane’ Henley, Brenden teacher certification status to develop innovative edu- which included the use of a Henley, Remelus Bowden for the first time in its 31- cational programs, provide Christian-based curriculum. II; two sisters: Chief Lei- year history. educational support, and “During the past four- lali Lockhart and Dorcas For four consecutive enhance science and math year period, Elisa has been Togafau; six brothers: Fili- years Southeastern was the education in Southeastern. the most consistent and one upu Siofele, Chief Faumina only conference of the eight One such program was of the best superintendents Siofele, Pastor Willie Siofele, conferences that comprise the annual Southeastern in the Southern Union,“ said Pastor Joe Siofele, Pastor the Southern Union Confer- Conference-wide Science Conrad Gill, superintendent Freddie Afereti, and Pastor ence, to hold this distinc- Fair Competition. of education for the South- Sato Siofele; scores of aunts; tion. Young understood the ern Union. uncles; cousins; nieces; and Young achieved this importance of providing Prior to serving as su- nephews who will miss her by implementing the SEC opportunities for students perintendent of education, greatly. Teacher Institute, a partner- to experience and embrace Young served as a mis- ³%<52%(57+(1/(< ship between Southeastern science and math, and not sionary in Africa; a teacher

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Cruzadas de Evangelismo en el Distrito de Greenville Como plan evangélico Greenville ya y 5 Cds titulados “El para este año, el distrito comenzó esta serie Poder de la Oración” comprendido por las de eventos, y todos para distribuir entre iglesias de Greenville, los departamentos vecinos, amigos, Mt.Olive, Dudley y están altamente compañeros de trabajo Wilson, llevará a cabo comprometidos en el y familiares. esfuerzos de 30 días a esfuerzo. En la foto El blanco de cargo del pastor Sandoval, se aprecian sólo las bautismo del distrito que culminarán con una visitas que asistieron para este año es de campaña general a cargo a diario, y ya están 150. del pastor Alejandro estudiando el curso ²(/Ì$66$1'29$/3$6 Bullón en noviembre. “La Fe de Jesús” con anciano. Cada miembro 725'(/',675,72 La iglesia de Nehemías Herrera, primer de iglesia llevó volantes,

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*HRUJLD&XPEHUODQG1RWLFLDV Semana de la Pasión La campaña distrital “Prueba a Jesús” tuvo llevaron sus contactos todo el año para preparar de Knoxville,TN, titulada lugar durante la semana misioneros, y salieron en la semilla que se cosecha del 27 de marzo parejas a entregar volantes en el evangelismo al tres de abril. en distintos sectores de la público de las iglesias. Un promedio ciudad. Dios siempre corona de 60 visitas Como resultado del los esfuerzos de estos se dieron cita trabajo y esfuerzo de hermanos dispuestos a cada noche laicos y pastores, catorce consagrar su tiempo y para recibir el personas entregaron dones en la tarea de ganar mensaje de amor sus corazones a Cristo. almas para su reino. y gracia. Los Los grupos pequeños ³5,&+$5'85'$1(7$ grupos pequeños continúan funcionando 3$6725'(/',675,72

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Semana de Evangelismo en Grupos Pequeños. Con un total de 20 Esta actividad, particulares, gana más centros de predicación, además de llevar luz a almas para Jesús que los el distrito de Knoxville, otras personas, confirmó sermones predicados TN, lanzó la semana a los hermanos en su al aire libre, a la de evangelismo laico, fe y misión, y trajo muchedumbre agitada, o “Tu eres la pasión de como consecuencia un en salones y capillas.” (O. Cristo”. Los miembros de importante reavivamiento. E. Pág. 201). las iglesias se reunieron “La presentación de ³5,&+$5'85'$1(7$3$6 para compartir la visitas participaron de Cristo en la familia, en 725'(/',675,72 Palabra en sus hogares, los beneficios de estos el hogar, o en pequeñas y un buen número de programas. reuniones en casas North Gwinnett Prueba con Jesús En la iglesia de Durante la El evento North Gwinnett, semana del 27 se llevó a cabo GA, se llevó a cabo de marzo al en dos turnos una semana de 2 de abril, las debido a la alta evangelismo a cargo asociaciones concurrencia. del pastor David Georgia Se tuvieron Penno, coordinador Cumberland y reuniones de evangelismo South Atlantic participaron paralelas destinadas para de la asociación. de una campaña a cargo los niños, y 60 personas La misma culminó del pastor Jorge Rojas de fueron bautizadas. con una ceremonia ³1$1&<257,=6(&5(7$5,$ la división norteamericana, ³1$1&<257,=6(&5(7$5,$ bautismal oficiada por el '(/'(3$57$0(172+,63$12 titulada “Prueba con '(/'(3$57$0(172+,63$12 pastor Julio De la Rosa. '(/$$62&,$&,Ð1 Jesús.” '(/$$62&,$&,Ð1 Concurso Bíblico La Federación de cabo en la academia GCA. ³1$1&<257,=6(&5(7$5,$ Jóvenes organizó un En la foto podemos verlos '(/'(3$57$0(172+,63$12 concurso que culminó en mientras competían en la '(/$$62&,$&,Ð1 el campestre que se llevó a iglesia de Dunwoody.

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Jesús es Todo Armando de Espíritu Santo, la iglesia iglesia. La congregación, León, coordinador del hizo un hermoso trabajo compuesta mayormente departamento hispano de y el resultado se tradujo por hermanos mexicanos y la asociación en muchas personas que cubanos, cuenta ahora con La iglesia de tomaron decisiones de una variedad importante Louisville, KY, organizó la salvación. Siete ya han de nacionalidades, todas campaña “Jesús es Todo” sido bautizadas. unidas bajo la bandera que se llevó a cabo los En la foto el pastor celestial. durante la semana de Lache, secretario de la Sergio Monterroso está Pascua. El predicador delegación del oeste de dando la bienvenida a los fue el pastor Alberto Cuba. Motivada por el nuevos miembros de la

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Certificación de Maestros en Carolina Con la participación el lema “Inversión para tiene el apoyo de y asistencia de casi 80 el futuro”. Las clases la asociación South maestros, se dio inicio al estuvieron a cargo de los Atlantic. programa de certificación esposos Uribe. Se contó con para maestros en el Durante el evento se participación del distrito este del estado de invitó a los presentes cuarteto musical de Carolina del Norte. a comprometerse con la iglesia de Raleigh, Este primer encuentro este programa puesto en NC. se realizó en la iglesia marcha por la División ³,60$(/85,%( de Smithfield, NC, con Norteamericana y que 3$6725'(/',675,72 Club de Laicos Portadores de Luz El 17 de abril se formaron grupos hace por medio de tres comenzó el primer que salieron a repartir talleres intensivos en las encuentro de los laicos del la revista “El Centinela” áreas de predicación, distrito este de Carolina en los diferentes métodos para dar estudios del Norte, en la iglesia lugares de la ciudad bíblicos, y campañas de Durham. El teólogo y en los en que están evangélicas. Al finalizar profesor David Ubiera, ubicadas las comunidades la primera actividad, los dictó clases de homilética, hispanas. Se llevó a participantes reciben un y el pastor Efraín Poloche cabo la ordenación de 2 maletín provisto por el tuvo a cargo un mensaje ancianos y 5 diáconos. organizado por el pastor departamento hispano de de invitación a formar Estas actividades fueron Ismael Uribe, Eduardo la asociación, que cuenta parte del grupo de rescate amenizadas por la música Saavedra y Mauricio con el material necesario de aquellas personas que presentada por el grupo Velázquez con el para el trabajo de ganar aún no han conocido el Alfa y Omega. propósito de preparar a almas para Cristo. mensaje de salvación. El Club de Laicos los feligreses en la tarea ³,60$(/85,%(3$6725'(/ El sábado de tarde Portadores de Luz fue de evangelismo. Esto se ',675,72

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