Contents Editorial june 2010 celeste ryan blyden In Every Issue Would Jesus Tweet?

3 | Editorial hree years ago on this page, I challenged our church to use the Internet to nur - ture members and share Christ. After all, I didn’t want my church to be slackers 4 | Newsline T on the Information Super Highway. I’m happy to report that we’re doing some pretty cool things online: 8 | Potluck WEBSITES – While some still display electronic billboards, many churches and min - istries maintain up-to-date, interactive sites that welcome surfers. Thanks to online 23 | Healthcare News editor Carlos Medley, the ’s award-winning site, adventistreview.org, which attracts 75,000 unique visitors a month, is the standard. Newsletters EMAIL – Gone are the days of plain text. Steeped in color and loaded with links, our email news now comes imbedded with podcasts, videos and advertisements. Loren Seibold, senior pastor of the Worthington (Ohio) 10 27 Allegheny East church, sends his Best Practices for Adventist Ministry email to 6,000 pastors and other subscribers. 29 Allegheny West FACEBOOK – With more than 71 million of us using Facebook, it’s good to see schools like Pennsylvania News & Features 31 Chesapeake Conference’s reaching out to alumni and doing what I call “Facebook Marketing.” 33 Thanks to the work of Advancement director Kathleen Sutton, my alma mater can easily tap into the Why are Adventists so Depressed? 35 Mountain View resources of its more than 900 friends. 37 TWITTER – It may be new, but nearly 20 million people are microblogging in 140 characters 10 | Wounded in the Pew 39 New Jersey or less. While the world organizes political uprisings, garners support for charities, and even announces snowball fights to rapt “followers,” our churches tweet news, promote Debra McKinney Banks 41 Ohio events and—like Ohio Conference president Raj Attiken—connect with members. Depression is a common mental disorder affecting millions 43 Pennsylvania WEBINARS – In January AdventSource asked Potomac Conference pastor Kermit Nette - of people around the world. Discover why Adventists aren’t 45 Potomac burg and me to do a live, online seminar on raising public awareness. There were no travel immune to feeling sad and alone. 47 expenses or registration fees, and with only one week’s notice, over 400 people signed up. 49 Washington Adventist I’m even more amazed by TechTalk, a monthly, interactive webinar hosted by Allegheny West 14 | Life Happens University Conference communication director Bryant Taylor and Allegheny East Conference member and Web devel - oper Damian “Chip” Dizard. Watch June 15, 8-9 p.m., ET, at adventistcommunicator.org/techtalk. Interview by Celeste Ryan Blyden 52 | Bulletin Board PODCASTS – Lots of churches podcast sermons on iTunes. Taashi Rowe produces our monthly podcast, which Despite success and an active life, one member shares shares news, interviews and spiritual commentary at columbiaunion.org/podcasts. We’re also embedding short her struggle to thrive and overcome the stigmas associated 55 | WholeHealth soundbites and interviews in our Visitor News Bulletin emails (sign up at columbiaunion.org/email). with depression. Lilly Tryon YOUTUBE – When I learned that YouTube attracts 2 billion ( yes! ) users a day for an average of 15 minutes, I was glad that our church has a channel called Adventists About Life, which features short interviews and commen - 16 | 5 Church Plants to Watch taries from Adventist leaders who share our official beliefs about racism, pollution, poverty, freedom and other GC Session Coverage Ron Tayam & Elizabeth Anderson timely topics. Recognition also goes to the New Jersey Conference, which broadcasts the gospel 24/7 in English Can’t attend GC Session in Atlanta, and Spanish, thanks to the hard work of Jorge Pillco, assistant to the president for Media Ministries. Whether they convert space at an art studio downtown or welcome June 23-July3? We’ve got you visitors to their home, church planters share strategies for constructing covered with news via our website, APPS – Need to study your Sabbath School lesson? There’s an App for that. In fact, there are 200,000 Web email, Twitter, podcasts and video, applications developed specifically for the world’s 3 million iPhone users. The Sabbath School one features lasting relationships and transforming their community. plus a wrap-up in our August Visitor . Here are the links—stay connected! podcasts, video and a link to the lesson study. and also have Apps, and there’s one being developed for this month’s 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta (gcsession.org). 20 | I Went to Church Planting School Website – columbiaunion.org Email News – Just like Jesus did while on Earth, I’m glad to see our church using every available form of communication Rachel Davies columbiaunion.org/email to make connections. Even Twitter. A youth pastor journals her week at church planting school, and Twitter – Visitor editor and publisher Celeste Ryan Blyden ([email protected]) is thankful for life, health, shares why she left inspired. twitter.com/VisitorNews family, and text messaging!

2 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 3 Newsline Newsline celeste ryan blyden Kettering CEO and physicians and especially for or more years,” says Harold discussions with Doblmeier in or limited financial resources to Retire the patients we all dedicate our Greene (bottom), director of Infor - Baltimore; Cleveland; Kettering, define our future.” After 35 years in healthcare lives to caring for.” mation Technology Services for Ohio; Richmond, Va.; Newark, Larry Blackmer, director of administration, Francisco J. Columbia Union Conference the Columbia Union Conference. N.J.; Philadelphia and Washing - education for the North American “Frank” Perez, CEO of Ohio-based President and KAHC Board chair Find a comprehensive list of ton, D.C. At the D.C. premiere Division, agreed: “We have a lot of Kettering Adventist HealthCare Dave Weigley, who has worked microphones that operate at the held at Sligo church in Takoma fine schools taught by dedicated (KAHC), has announced plans to with Perez since 2006, expressed newly banned frequency at Park, Md., leaders from the teachers, but we need to find out retire. Perez, a graduate of Wash - appreciation for his innovative fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones. Columbia Union Conference, how to best deliver Adventist edu - ington Adventist University, came leadership: “He never sits back Adventist HealthCare, Potomac cation because our kids deserve to Kettering, and says, ‘That was good enough, Documentary Airs Conference, and Washington the best, best, best!” Ohio, in we can rest now,’” Weigley said on PBS 300 Times Adventist University thanked In a dozen or so breakout April 1994 recently. “He continuously Reports from Trac Media, a Doblmeier for making the film groups (below), attendees pro - as president pushes himself and the entire media monitoring service, indi - and presented him with an They came together at the invi - posed practical solutions for and CEO of organization to excel, no matter cate that the documentary The award of recognition (opposite tation of the board of the Alumni doing just that. From consolidat - KAHC and its what we achieve, because we can Adventists aired on local PBS page, holding award). Awards Foundation (AAF), a non - ing schools and restructuring the flagship hos - always improve.” stations across the On June 30, Doblmeier will profit group that in 15 years has entire system, to raising academic pital, Kettering Medical Center. Weigley says Perez plans to more than 300 times this past participate in a special screening awarded 79 teachers and 14 acade - Under his leadership, KAHC— retire in May 2011, which leaves spring and has likely been viewed at the General Conference Session mies with $1.4 million. In an effort one of two Seventh-day Adventist the board ample time to select in Atlanta. DVDs are now available to address the “critical concerns healthcare systems in the Colum - a successor and facilitate a at Adventist Book Centers. facing Adventist K-12 schools,” bia Union Conference territory— smooth transition. they decided to organize regional grew into an award-winning net - Alumni Convene Renaissance Adventist Education work that comprises some 60 FCC Rule Impacts Think Tank on summits. Previous summits were facilities, including six acute care Churches and Schools Adventist Education held in Riverside, Calif.; Col - hospitals, a behavioral medicine Under a new Federal Commu - “This gathering is not about legedale, Tenn.; and Orlando, Fla. hospital and Kettering College of nications Commission (FCC) rule, pining, throwing stones or AAF Board member George Hard - Medical Arts. This year the net - anyone using a wireless micro - remembering yesteryear,” ing, MD (above), says the goal is to work, which has 9,300 employees, phone that operates in the 700 announced Gordon Bietz. convene a national conference. standards and accountability, D

1,500 physicians and 1,000 volun - Mhz Band must stop using it by by millions. The film, produced by R “It’s about finding solutions.” “We wondered what was the atti - the suggestions flowed freely. A R teers, was named one of the Top June 12. The FCC is allocating this Journey Films founder Martin E H Bietz, president of Southern tude toward Adventist education In the end, attendees like H C 10 Health Systems in the United frequency to public safety enti - Doblmeier, premiered in April on I Adventist University (Tenn.), was across our country,” he told atten - Alayne Thorpe and Lois Peters R Y

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which analyzes the quality and services—as well as commercial aired it two and three times. “This O administrators, parents and event. “We felt that if we could get “I met people who want H efficiency of 252 health systems providers of wireless services, such gives the Seventh-day Adventist P alumni of Adventist schools who the concerns and ideas of a broad Adventist education to work, have nationwide. They applauded as AT&T, Verizon, etc. While the Church positive exposure to the gathered on a recent Sabbath after - spectrum, we could address ideas to help make it work and are Kettering “for raising the level of ban only largest audience in North America noon to talk about Adventist edu - opportunities and see our educa - willing to participate in making quality across our communities applies to in the church’s history,” says Fred cation and how to move it forward. tion [system] move forward.” those ideas reality,” said Thorpe, and for serving as an example for wireless Kinsey, communication director Many attendees, most of whom vice president of education for others to consider and for microphones for the North American Division. attended or graduated from an Griggs University/Griggs Interna - researchers to study.” that operate The 60-minute film and Adventist school, came for the tional Academy, the homeschool - Reflecting on his 16-year tenure in the 700 additional special features, lauds same reason AAF Board co-chair ing arm of the Adventist Church. at Kettering, Perez says, “I have Mhz Band— the Adventist health message Bob Summerour did—they want Peters, a member of the been very blessed in meeting and between 698 and 806 MHz— and ministry, chronicles the his - to save Adventist education. “I Emmanual-Brinklow church in working with amazing, talented churches, schools, conference tory of the Adventist faith and believe that the very fabric of our Ashton, Md., appreciated the people accomplishing dreams offices and other organizations investigates the reasons why tight-knit Adventist community is opportunity to hear from so many that we dared to dream, but that using it could hamper the work of Adventists are among the longest held together by our experience people who care about Adventist all came true. I feel that we have public safety officials. living people in the world. in Adventist education,” he said. education. “If they follow through significantly improved the envi - “This largely affects those who Columbia Union Adventists “This is why we cannot afford to let on the suggestions, we can create ronment for our healthcare teams have had their equipment for five organized screenings and the inertia of declining enrollment effective change,” she concluded.

4 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 5 Newsline celeste ryan blyden Ohioans Re-Elect President for Fourth Term

hat happens in Ohio hap - encouraging overview of how Wpens because of you,” said Adventists in Ohio are working to Raj Attiken to the 452 delegates meet needs in their communities. who packed the Worthington It noted, for instance, that (Ohio) church Sunday for the 40th churches collectively serve 20,000 Regular Constituency Session of people annually, offering every - the Ohio Conference of Seventh- thing from job training and com - desires to serve in a supporting day Adventists. Attiken (far right), munity picnics, to operating a capacity that will allow for more who had just been re-elected presi - women’s shelter, vegetable garden family time. In his report to mem - dent for an historic fourth full and teen center. Though there bers, Sutton acknowledged the term, stood with his wife, Chandra, were only six public evangelism tangible effects of the recession, and the newly elected secretary/ initiatives during the last four but rejoiced that Ohioans still saw treasurer Doug Falle and his wife, years, a conference-commissioned a 5.15 percent tithe increase over Ursula, as delegates showered study revealed that 32 percent of the last quadrennial (2002-2005). them with a standing ovation. the members are involved in com - After electing a new executive “Thank you for your confidence, munity ministry. As a result, 1,299 committee and board of educa - thank you for your efforts,” he con - new members joined the church tion, delegates heard an impas - tinued. “And be assured of the best in Ohio during that time period. sioned report from new Mount service we can offer.” In an unprecedented move, Vernon Academy (MVA) principal Attiken introduced a new public Robert Stevenson: “We’ve had an campus ministry initiative that outstanding year at MVA, if you will cost $180,000 and then pro - don’t count finances,” he said, ceeded to ask for an offering. referring to 15 Week of Prayer “There are half a million students baptisms, “excellent” test scores, at 110 schools and universities in a life-changing mission trip and Ohio,” he explained. “Over the his visits to half of Ohio’s 52 next two years, we plan to place churches. His summation drew taskforce workers on these cam - their applause: “Our schools exist puses.” So far, members have as a haven where our young peo - donated $101,000 to the project, ple can come to be nurtured, Attendees voted to consolidate and the session offering yielded loved and find Jesus Christ in the conference and its association, another $1,400. every classroom and every cor - a step many conferences are tak - Another change came when ner,” he said. “I want to be in the ing to streamline operations and delegates approved the confer - kingdom with your children.” limit liability. Then Attiken, who ence’s proposal to consolidate the chaired much of the meeting, offi - executive secretary and treasurer cially welcomed seven congrega - positions and use the salary to tions into Ohio’s sisterhood of fund Hispanic work. The secre - churches and introduced the con - tary’s position has been vacant ference’s video report to con - since March 1 when Hubert stituents. “This is a report of what Cisneros accepted a call to the God has done through you,” he Mid-America Union Conference. announced. In addition to high - Falle—officially elected to that role lighting conference-sponsored at the session—also replaces out- events, the video provided an going treasurer Andy Sutton, who

6 | VISITOR Potluck What You Bring to the Table beth michaels What’s New? Rock-Da-Truth Records engage in the culture of In the Spotlight > (rockdatruthrecords.com). the church,” says Paul Full of passionate lyrics, the Kim (pictured below), Greeting Card Creator Dione Finney Books > CD includes songs like “My God,” who produced all three uring an inspirational sermon series When God Said which states: My God, You didn’t DVDs and is a member Dabout the Sabbath given by her pas - Remember have to come and die. You could’ve of the New Hope church tor, Henry Wright, Community Praise Mark A. Finley killed us all and said, “Again I’ll in Fulton, Md. “We hope Center (CPC) member Dione Finney got In his newest manuscript, evan - try.” You could’ve folded Your arms, to start dialog between an idea. “There are greeting cards for gelist addresses the but You stretched them wide. And leaders and members every occasion, but I never saw any for tough questions many ask about said, “For you I will give My life.” about what their mission is.” the Sabbath,” she recalls thinking. the Sabbath, and presents biblical Order copies at thechristian - Each DVD is divided into sev - Wanting to spread the joy of the facts in an easy-to-under - jukebox.com. eral episodes. Read more and Sabbath, Finney decided to design stand manner. But be pre - the fore Christ’s inclusive and mul - order at stainedglassfilms.org. some cards. Now, It’s All in the Rest pared for some shocking ticultural kingdom. “I discovered greeting cards range from the seri - surprises and straightfor - that, in my own brokenness as a On the Web ous—like a series with quotes from ward answers, says the sinner saved by grace, I am irre - Charles E. Bradford’s book Sabbath vice president for global versibly linked to a divine Jeweler’s Retweets > Roots —to the humorous. evangelism for the world - perception of me as His protected, CPC, a Potomac Conference church wide Seventh-day Adven - eternal Hebrew gem,” says Saun - Siguem in Alexandria, Va., plans to distribute tist Church. “Reading this ders, who leads When I stress ‘bout the cards during an upcoming evangel - book can be dangerous if you do the Three Angels how I don’t get much istic series. The church has also mailed not want your traditional beliefs Messages church sleep, I think of the the cards as gentle reminders to newly challenged,” he remarks. in Danville, Va., song, “He never baptized members. Members have sent The 128-page booklet is also and Emmanuel sleeps, He never slumbers. He them to individuals who no longer intended for use with any evan - church in South watches me both night and day.” attend, letting them know that some - gelistic outreach. Order copies at Boston, Va. It is DVD > —Mark Sigue, Pastor for Children, one is “saving you a seat.” Other buyers adventistbookcenter.com. this discovery that Stained Glass Sligo Church, Takoma Park, Md. report sharing the cards with Adventist friends, to connect with them motivated him to Three Seventh-day Adventist and remind them that, no matter where they live, Sabbath is universal. publish his first book. Read more documentarians spent nearly two Facebooked > Finney believes the greeting cards “are an accessory to any ministry, and get copies at gye-nyamepro - years recording the life and habits Mount Vernon for any situation,” and has many more ideas to implement. The cards ductions.com.— Taashi Rowe of three West Coast congrega - Academy will be available in Spanish and French soon. She also has a Sabbath CD titled Music To Rest By in the works. Read more and order at [Our] mission trip CD > Real Talk: 7thdayrest.com.— Ruth Collins Life. Love. God. group left this morn - DJ “MLiK” Moore ing for Peru where they will be spending “I hope listeners will take next week helping with alumnus away that God can be applied Paul Opp’s organization, People of to all Peru (http://peopleofperu.org). aspects of We pray for their safety and that your life,” they will be a blessing. Underestimated in says DJ Time, Overcomers Moore of Hans Olson in Eternity his new Sitting in the Global Andre L. Saunders CD. A tions. This unprecedented docu - Mission Issues Com - By discussing biblical symbol - member mentary series, commissioned by mittee ... to discuss ism, ancient Hebrew tribal person - of Allegheny East Conference’s the North American Division’s the major issues fac - alities and Hebrew characteristics Emmanuel-Brinklow church Church Resource Center, ing the church today.— Communi - of messianic Jerusalem, Allegheny in Ashton, Md., Moore self- addresses congregations’ chang - cation Projects Manager, Global West Conference pastor Andre produced the gospel R&B and ing roles in the 21st century. Mission; Member, Spencerville Saunders, DMin, PhD, brings to rap album under his record label “We’re trying to get people to Church, Silver Spring, Md. PHOTOS BY RICHARD GORDON AND CLARENCE WILSON

8 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 9 “When a person is physically ill, depression can program. He views the causes of depression as a dramatically intensify the disease to the point of series of “hits” to the brain that fall under 10 cate - causing death,” he states (p. 14). Among illnesses gories: genetic, developmental, nutritional, social, that can be worsened by depression, stroke is the toxic, circadian rhythm, addiction, lifestyle, med - leader; followed by heart disease, cancer, ical condition and frontal lobe. “The brain Wounded osteoporosis, hypertension, insulin- can often sustain hits in three cate - dependent diabetes, asthma and gories and still function somewhat nor - chronic tension headaches. mally,” he adds. “Once the fourth hit in the Pew Katia Garcia Reinert, RN, a family occurs, depression, or some other men - nurse practitioner and Health Ministry tal illness, will most likely occur.” Clinical Supervisor for Adventist For instance, Lynnda experienced Church members are not immune to the universal disease—depression HealthCare based in Rockville, Md., sexual abuse while a young girl— specializes in depression cases. “I had (1) developmental. She also suffers ynnda* is vibrant, funny and talented. She enjoys helping people and a patient with pain among her facial from insomnia and irregular sleep pat - loves the Lord. She’s active in the choir, children’s and homeless min - joints,” she explains. “She had been terns—(2) circadian rhythm. A “couch istries and Vacation Bible School. Lately, though, she hasn’t been to an oral surgeon, dentist and head/ potato,” she rarely exercises and is L attending church. She hasn’t been feeling like her enthusiastic and neck specialist. No one was able to often forced to work late hours in her energetic self. It’s a struggle even to get out of bed. “I don’t want people to see do anything for her except give her office away from fresh air and sun - me this way. I just can’t seem to get it together,” she confides. “I hate feeling pain killers.” Reinert probed into the shine—(3) lifestyle. With a diet nutri - this way. I feel so out of control.” patient’s personal and professional life tionally low in omega-3s and high in and discovered that the woman was cholesterol, saturated fats and sugar DEFINING DEPRESSION “extremely unhappy at work.” She was from her fast-food lunches or late- Lynnda is one of 121 million people worldwide affected by depression, depressed and it had affected her body. night dinners in front of the TV, she which the World Health Organization (WHO) reports is the leading cause of Reinert notes that in this and many now has a total of five hits—(4) nutri - disability around the world. According to WHO, depression is “a common other cases, including those diagnosed tional and (5) frontal lobe categories. mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleas - with anorexia or another eating disor - ure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy der, depression can be defined as hostil - EVEN IN THE CHURCH and poor concentration.” ity turned inward . In these cases, “For - Depression is not just a disease that The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) places the majority of giveness is essential,” Reinert insists. affects the unchurched. “We are seeing diagnoses within two categories: major depressive disorder (major depression) “It’s about releasing the anger toward the highest rates of depression in or dysthymic disorder (minor depression). Each category can present the that issue or person who hurt you.” human history,” remarks Dr. Nedley. same nine symptoms: deep sadness, apathy, agitation or restlessness, sleep “And those numbers are being mir - disturbances, weight/appetite disturbances, lack of concentration, feelings of TEN CAUSES OF DEPRESSION rored within our churches.” excessive guilt or worthlessness, morbid thoughts and fatigue. What causes depression? Is it some - Reinert concurs and adds, “About In major depression, one deals with a debilitating “combi - thing passed down through genera - one-half to one-third of patients we treat nation of symptoms” that prevents them from “function - tions? Dr. Nedley feels this theory is with mild depression are in the church.” ing normally,” either during one significant episode in given too much credence. “Genetics Yet, Adventists are reluctant to share the their lives, or, more commonly, on a recurring basis. and life events are not enough to cause fact that they have this disease with Although minor depression exhibits the same symp - depression,” he reasons. “If the rapid their church family. “People Debra toms less severely, they can occur over a longer dura - rise in depression is due to genetics, feel that they are going to McKinney tion—two years or longer. The NIMH reports it is not then that would mean that depressed Banks debilitating but can prevent a person “from func - people are increasingly more reproduc - tioning normally or feeling well.” tive than nondepressed people.” Nedley, the founder of the Nedley DEPRESSION CAN KILL Depression Recovery Program at Depression is not limited to the category of “mental the Lifestyle Center of America in illness,” with symptoms affecting a person only on a mental Ardmore, Okla., reports that his level. In his book Depression: The Way Out , Seventh-day Adven - patients experience a 98 percent suc - tist physician Neil Nedley, MD, indicates that depression can cess rate in recovering from depression also be the root cause of symptoms that are life threatening . after completing the 19-day residential

10 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 11 Just because someone has depression doesn’t mean that be judged, or their spirituality is going to be judged,” adds Reinert. they are not in Christ, nor does Dr. Nedley emphasizes, “Just it mean that they need to be because someone has depression doesn’t mean that they are not in hospitalized. But it does mean 7 Ways to Christ, nor does it mean that they that they need help. —Neil Nedley, MD need to be hospitalized. But it does mean that they need help.” Lift Your Spirits Hernan Schmidt, MD, an Adven - tist physician in Worthington, Ohio, Although medication is sometimes necessary for treating who specializes in mental disor - depression, try these lifestyle strategies to enhance overall ders, proposes that we should be empathetic toward look out for each other,” she mental health and well-being: those who are depressed. “Most of us can identify explains. “When we see mood with that ‘D’ word. Even more of us have had some changes, uncommon irritability, Incorporate at least 30 minutes of outdoor exercise into your and don’t know it,” he comments. He even suggests drops in levels of participa - • daily routine. Fresh air, deep breathing and sunshine are all great that some of our religious and historical heroes were tion—basic behavioral changes mood-lifters and stimulate the brain. depressed: Abraham, Noah, Moses, Elijah, Peter, among our church members— Martin Luther, Augustine, Michelangelo, George we should be concerned.” A phone call from a car - Reduce or eliminate meat from your diet and increase fiber- Washington, Ellen White and Jesus (who was “sor - ing church member to say, “Hey, I missed seeing • rich, plant-based foods high in omega-3s, folic acid (folate) and rowful unto death”). you at church,” can do a lot to let someone know tryptophan (see chapter 4 of Dr. Nedley’s Depression: The Way Rebeka Wang, MD, medical director for Clinical that they are special. “If we are a community of Out for a food list). And don’t forget to drink lots of water! Quality at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, believers, we need to look out for the hurting ones. Ohio, warns, “We still live in enemy territory,” and ‘Can I come over and just sit with you for a while?’ is Rekindle old friendships or make new ones by getting reminds us that the devil will continue to use sin in something very appropriate to say to someone who • involved in volunteer projects that benefit the community. this world “to drive us to the depths of despair. We we might suspect is going through depression.” You’ll also feel better about helping someone else. need to show [members] love, support and encour - She cites a recent study published in the British agement,” she advises. Journal of Psychiatry, which examined the benefits Turn off the television. The “rapidly changing scene of refer - Dr. Wang believes the church’s best prevention is of “befriending”—a social support that is “nonjudg - • ence” of most entertainment TV is damaging to the frontal lobe. early recognition. “As a church family, we need to mental, mutual and purposeful”—as a viable tool in Instead, exercise your mind with stimulating mental activity. the treatment of depression (but not a substitute for professional treatment). 1 It outlines some definite Add Bach and Brahms to your playlist. Studies show that things friends should not say to a depressed person. • listening to classical music helps improve mental function. “To say to someone experiencing depression, ‘You Even King Saul noted the benefits of music on his mood. just need to fight through this,’ or ‘You need to have more faith,’ or ‘Just pray about it,’ is not helpful,” Engage in optimistic thinking. Think and meditate on God’s Wang adds. When someone is depressed, they need • promises and blessings. Consider, for example, Isaiah 41:10. to seek help from a safe person; a trusted friend; someone who is not going to judge them. “We can - Make it a priority to get a good night’s sleep. Establish not leave someone in isolation like that,” she says. • a relaxation ritual to help you wind down: a warm bath or a “That’s when the devil comes to discourage them cup of noncaffeinated herbal tea and some soothing music. even more. They need someone who is going to hear —Compiled by Debra McKinney Banks them out, and perhaps even [help] them get the pro - fessional help they need.”

* A pseudonym

Debra McKinney Banks is a member of New Joy Fel - lowship in Hagerstown, Md.

1 Levine, Irene S., PhD. Psychology Today, February 10, 2010. “Is ‘befriending’ a treatment for depression?”

12 | VISITOR simple tasks. It took so much energy to get organized, it. Now I try to manage my stress, eat right, get One Member Gets and I was easily overwhelmed. Rather than deal with enough rest and even take an antidepressant. Personal About Depression chores like paying the bills or doing laundry, I would crawl into bed or escape by watching TV—something What’s the worse thing you can say Life that didn’t require energy or thought. In addition, I to someone who is depressed? didn’t find pleasure in doing things that I usually Before we go there, I want to say that a lot of enjoy. For example, I stopped being involved in my times the nature of depression affects not just the children’s Sabbath School class and at their school. depressed person, but the perceptions of the people Happens around them. For example, if you don’t know a per - But you’re always doing VBS, Sab - son is depressed, you may think they’re just being a Interview by Celeste Ryan Blyden bath School or some other program. slacker or lazy, irritable all the time, just mean or Exactly! When I’m healthy, I’m very involved— even anti-social. The common tendency is to say: eather Gryce* is a psychotherapist, a wife, a mother of two and a fourth generation Seventh-day going here and there—planning this and that. But I “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Just get it Adventist. While she’s known by many in her church and community as an enthusiastic Children’s lost that desire. together. Snap out of it.” But that’s counterproduc - Ministries leader, they don’t know that she suffers from depression. She talked with us in hopes tive. They can’t do those things on their own. Hthat her testimony will dispel the myths and remove the stigmas associated with this disease: Were you ever suicidal? I’ve only had suicidal ideation, which means So, how can we be helpful instead Why are Adventists so depressed? Our theme song is “We Have there’s a vague idea that I don’t want to be here or of hurtful? Because life happens. Many people don’t under - This Hope!” We don’t have time to exist in my current capacity, and I don’t see a way Treat everyone gently. That might sound simple, stand that depression is an illness or disease. And be depressed! out. So it’s hopeless. But to be fully suicidal is to but you don’t always know why a person is acting they believe that with prayer and being more dili - That is such a common, yet so inaccurate perspec - have a plan. I never had a plan. the way they are, and you can do more harm than gent or disciplined, they should be able to handle tive of depression. Oftentimes, we don’t recognize good by jumping to conclusions. Secondly, read their problems and sadness. That may sound glib that the emotions we are feeling are not healthy or How did you overcome? about depression so you’ll understand that it’s but it’s often what people say: “I’ve been praying normal. And that’s because depression is caused by a I found a clinical social worker by referral and saw real—it’s a curable disease and it impacts more peo - about it for so long.” My question to them is, if you chemical imbalance in the brain caused by a deficit her on a weekly basis for two years. She helped me ple than we realize. It’s in our churches, our schools break your leg, are you just going to pray about it or of serotonin. Serotonin helps us maintain an appro - see that what I was experiencing were symptoms of and our families. Lastly, don’t assume that because a are you going to the doctor? I also think that, as priate balance of emotions. When that is depleted, a disease. And she helped me understand that what person is depressed they don’t have a relationship Adventists, we don’t pay as much attention as we for any number of reasons, including unresolved was happening was happening to me; it wasn’t with God, or they’re not spiritually astute. should to our emotional health. issues, we feel bad. It’s insidious, and the negative something I could change just by deciding to change * A pseudonym feelings and other symptoms creep up on you. What do you mean? We believe we should be happy and positive all How did this affect your life? the time, and if we’re not, there’s something we’re It caused me to be sad all the time. I had great dif - doing wrong in our lives or spiritually. We shouldn’t ficulty finding the positive; I would ruminate on the feel anger, resentment, bitterness, regret, guilt or negative—about myself, who I was and my abilities. We believe shame. We shouldn’t feel those things because we’re I wasn’t able to problem-solve effectively. I didn’t Adventist Christians. We should recite scripture, pray have energy. My self-perception was very low. I we should and decide to be happy, and then we’ll be fine. didn’t have motivation to accomplish much, and be happy and what little motivation I had was impeded by my It doesn’t work that way? inaccurate belief that I couldn’t do anything well. positive all No, it’s important to experience a range of emo - tions, be aware of them and know how to deal with How did this manifest itself in your the time, and if them in a healthy and productive way. everyday existence? we’re not, there’s I was isolative; I didn’t make friends or maintain What’s your story? friendships and relationships. I didn’t want to something we’re I suffer from dysthymia, a low-grade depression because I couldn’t like myself, so I couldn’t imagine doing wrong in our diagnosed by having a number of symptoms over a how other people would like me. Because of this neg - period of two years or more. It’s a less debilitating ative self-perception, I was also afraid of being lives or spiritually. depression than major depressive disorder, but it judged. I was highly self-critical, irritable and unable can have a very negative impact on your life. to focus at work. At home it was difficult to complete

14 | VISITOR + Octavio “Tito” Alvarado, who works as a security guard for GoggleWorks, greets Grace Outlet leaders Jeanne Hartwell 5 Church Plants and Kris Eckenroth. to Watch After several meetings, they were impressed to plant a church and hold their first service November 1. Ron Tayam & Elizabeth Anderson Overcoming Challenges Early on the fledgling group faced some obstacles, including where to worship. No local Adventist church was available, and Sunday churches did not want to Pennsylvania Conference group, led by Pastor rent. But a last-minute inquiry with GoggleWorks, an An Outlet Kris Eckenroth, planted their congregation in old eyeglass factory converted to a center for local spiritual. Worship time is strictly “being in the Word for Grace Reading—dubbed “the outlet capital of the artists, proved fruitful, and they got a long-term lease! of God,” explains Eckenroth. “We want to make sure world”—and aptly named themselves Grace Out - Once they opened, attendance was disheartening. that those who come understand what it means to n any given Sabbath, people visiting the Goggle - let. And in just over a year, they’ve truly become an Out of 22 attendees, seven would be leading the have a relationship with Christ. My sermons come Works Center for the Arts (opposite page) in Read - outlet for grace. church service. Then, just when they’d solidified directly from the book Steps to Christ .” ing, Pa., hear music, come in and ask, “What’s their team, Mace moved away, leaving a huge hole in going on in here?” Once inside the ballet studio Connecting the Disconnected the group’s musical structure. To fill the gap, they Reclaiming Former Members that doubles as a sanctuary, many stay for the church It was the summer of 2008 when Eckenroth, the used PowerPoint videos and MP3 files. The services Because their goal is to reclaim their young adult Oservice intentionally geared to help people experi - conference’s Youth and Young Adults Ministries went on and, in time, several musically gifted young peers, the founders of Grace Outlet ence Jesus Christ in a friendly, relaxed environment. director, spoke with education superintendent people started attending and helping with the music. continually try to provide a Ballet students’ parents no longer read books and David Morgan about how literally hundreds of Sev - Although sometimes discouraged and unsure, the welcoming, inclusive environ - magazines as they wait. Artists and musicians are enth-day Adventists they grew up with are no longer group continues to create exciting ways to connect ment. Their Friday night Bible drawn to the contemporary environment. And even with the church. They easily rattled off 500 names. “I with people, like the social events they host once a study session is conducted in a the security guard on duty sits in on the service. “I speak to young adults all the time. For them, church month. So far there’s been a luau and a 1980s laid-back fashion, and attendees came in during their second week here, and I’ve been is irrelevant,” Eckenroth recalls saying. “It doesn’t roller-skating custom ball. know it’s okay to have questions coming ever since,” says Octavio “Tito” Alvarado. This meet the needs of real life. We have to come up with Grace Outlet also inten - and not always agree. They serve something they can relate to and feel comfortable tionally makes the wor - breakfast each Sabbath and with; where they can come as they are. We’ve got to ship service deeply offer an interactive program for go after them. Let’s start something!” Word spread about their desire to “connect the disconnected,” and by September their leadership team included seven people: Eckenroth and his wife, Kristie; Morgan; local physician Roland Newman and his wife, Amy, a nurse; Jeanne Hartwell, confer - ence Family Ministries director; and Erich Mace, a musician and college student. Every week they prayed for God to guide them and reveal His plan.

Left to right: Deborah Armstrong and her niece, Maribella Armstrong, chat with Jessye Charles. They enjoy the worship service, refreshments and friendly atmosphere at Grace Outlet.

16 | VISITOR children. To foster growth, everyone is encouraged “The great commission tells us to go out and be Children Thrive in to get involved. For instance, former “disconnected” amongst the people,” Cynthia explains. “That’s what Adventists are routinely asked to participate in spe - Christ did.” The Stigoras look for opportunities to Virginia Start Up cial evangelistic events and reach out to those who befriend and eventually share the beauty of Christ With their church overflowing, Potomac are still not connected. Many are now married, with anyone who crosses their path. They invite them Conference’s Patterson Avenue congregation had a working professionals who bring their spouses, over for dinner, tea and spiritual discussions. During decision to make: start a second service or open a friends and co-workers to worship services and a discussion last year, a friend curious about baptism new church. They chose to plant in Richmond, social events. “Our main vision is to reclaim those by immersion spurred them to scour the Bible for Va.’s up-and-coming West End. When Pastor Trevan Osborn (below) took the who have fallen by the wayside,” states Eckenroth. answers. From that study, five people decided to be deals. Today Faith Step worships in a century-old helm in January 2007, he quickly learned about Far “By hitting our targets, they are now doing the next baptized (in the couple’s backyard pool, no less). storefront that was donated by three Adventist West End’s commitment to kid-friendly activities. step of evangelism for us!” Attendees are also invited Joe says he and Cynthia maintain closeness with owners in 2008. In addition to his routine speaker requirements— to use their talents and professional experience. So, their member-friends by staying connected during Faith Step is networked with believers of various providing the weekly Scripture verse and sermon health professionals are asked to help with health the week. They take walks and go fishing with them denominations, including the local chapter of Cele - title for the bulletin—parishioners quickly added seminars, and the man who runs the sound system and discover what’s really going on in their lives. brate Recovery, which runs a transitional home for the “six words” to his care. has experience in that field. “We work at things with a longer perspective,” women using an apartment in the Faith Step build - “Our attendance is a little over 100,” Osborn This intentional approach to outreach is paying off, Joe says. Cynthia adds, “We have found that rela - ing. Another integral component of their outreach reports, and adds that about 20 youngsters come for - and attendance at Grace Outlet (graceoutlet.net) now tionships take time. And, it takes persistence.” strategy is creating a safe place for members to share ward each week for the story. Afterward each one gets averages 45. “Last week we had 120 people!” enthuses their deeply personal struggles. a clipboard and a sheet with the six words they are to Eckenroth. He’s now working with two other churches “That is something that just has to be done very, Faith Grows at a track during the sermon. Pastor Osborn says it really that want to start a plant, but adds, “There needs to be very intentionally for the people that we reach out helps keep the young people engaged, and he gets to more places like this all across the Columbia Union.” Maryland Storefront to,” explains David. Along with a casual, nontradi - Life is an adventure for David and Jeannie treat finishers with a weekly treat or fruit snack. tional worship structure, an atmosphere of trust and Ramos (below), lay leaders at the Faith Step The weekly activity sheets, combined with summer confidentiality has helped make Faith Step a haven Company in Hagerstown, Md. Whoever happens Vacation Bible School and occasional community kid for those who may not feel comfortable with a more upon the Chesapeake Conference group is met with fairs, help send an intentional message: children are traditional liturgy. love and acceptance—or clothing and hot soup if valued, and the corporate worship experience can be needed. Their appearance doesn’t matter, even if meaningful for the entire family. “It’s always been a they reek of alcohol. One recent visitor, fresh from Portuguese Plant Meets top priority for us,” Osborn concludes. jail, read a book by “Ellen G.” and decided to look Needs in New Jersey for a Sabbath-keeping group. His search led him to Pastor Lenin Rincon’s chief goal is to meet practical Ron Tayam, a freelance writer, photographer and elder Faith Step. “We never know who’s going to walk needs of the Portuguese community in the New Jersey from the Jersey City (N.J.) church, wrote “An Outlet for through the door,” Jeannie says. townships of Delran and Riverside. “Since I started to Grace.” Elizabeth Anderson, a communication profes - The Ramoses started the group in 2001 with a work on taking care of their needs and developing a sional living in the Washington, D.C., area, wrote the home meeting. By March 2003, they were meeting in a friendship ministry, 12 people were baptized from this last four profiles. converted pizza parlor, once a local hot spot for drug area,” he reports. 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When Joe and Cynthia Stigora (above) became H resources and organizes social activities. Rincon also P Seventh-day Adventists in the early 90s, their wants to support the community at large. This sum - church life at Pennsylvania Conference’s Kenhorst mer the Burlington Brazilian group plans to partner Boulevard church started with a flurry of involve - with the local American Red Cross chapter to be an ment. They were busy with elder and deaconess official source of disaster relief, if ever needed— duties and several committees but heard God call - something Rincon started at his first AEC plant, the ing them in a nontraditional direction. In 2006, with Philadelphia Brazilian church. the conference’s support, they started Joy of Life Pastor Rincon loves church planting and claims, Fellowship Mission Group (joyoflifefellowship.org) “I do not know what else God would ask me to do, but at their home in West Chester. I will be open to do my best for Him.”

18 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 19 DAY 4: This afternoon Andrew equipped us each with a simple question - I Went to Church naire before matching us with community leaders so that we could practice Rachel Da conducting community assessments, the first step toward identifying what Yo vies, pasto ministries should be initiated by new church plants. I met with the pastoral uth and Ch r for Pl nting S hool at O ildren’s a c assistant of a local Catholic Church who shared valuable insights about the hio Confe ministries First ch rence’s Tole needs of her town. When we later discussed our interviewing experiences e urch, journ do xperience l aled her as a group, I was astonished to realize how much we’d learned about the Adve ast month local community in only one hour. ntist Fresh at a first-tim Expressio e field ns, DAY 5: Although we said goodbye to Steve Mirkovich, a young 17 clergy a school for to s nd laity w church planter from British Columbia, his ministry visions challenged tart or exp ho want and moved us during the afternoon small group brainstorming session. involve and their Rac e Dav ment in inn Ten participants Lester R. Collins Jr. from Iowa also deepened our sense of mission h l ies church pla ovative DAY 1: from Kansas; Iowa; Washington state; Ohio; com nts and and Vancouver, British Columbia, gathered to h with his dream to open a math and English tutoring center for at-risk munity-ba ear presentations by sed minist Andrew Clark, director of Pennsylvania Conference’s Greater Pittsburgh children, an important project in light of Monte’s presentation on the church and social justice. ries: Metro Ministry, and Peter Roe nnfeldt, a church plant mentor and pastor in Australia. We DAY 6: In our small groups we synthesized what we’ve learned this week about church planting and discussed what a community spent considerable time exploring what it looks like when with a commu- nity. Andrew and his wife, Mayda, gave us a tour of theair cthruerec-hs toopryer abtueisld ing, which serves really needs before it can be called a church. Buildings don’t make churches; hymns and a preaching pastor don’t make a church. A as the headquarters for Adventist Community Services of Greater Pittsburgh and our home church exists when the Spirit is active among people, growing their hearts and multiplying their fellowship. Special attention was given this week. Peter finished the evening by sharing stories of other creative to the body lifecycle of Christ and how it is replicated in the life of effective church plants. Conception occurs by the power of the Holy church plants around the world, particularly in Europe, where “traditional” Spirit, and the prenatal phase is a time of prayer, planning and preparation. Next there is birth, growth, cruciformity, resurrection and church attendance is in steady decline. finally, multiplication.

DAY 2: A warm camaraderie has already developed within our group. Peter got us off on the right foot at 8 a .m. by guiding us through conversational What a day of celebration! This morning we gathered for worship with Carnegie, Pa., prayer, where we learned to talk with God and one another at the same time. It DAY 7: felt awkward at first, but by evenin community members who have discovered Jesus through the ministry of Andrew and Mayda and g we had shared and laughed enough to feel Conscious Cafe. Monte led us through a discussion of Matthew 24 and 25, highlighting the need to shape comfortable praying more vulnerably. The bulk of the day was spent studying the book of Acts church plants that are models of compassion and champions of social justice. Deb GET MORE and the mission of Christ as reflected in both Matthew 28 and Luke 4.. Listen to a podcast We also spent time crafting our church plant mission statemen Britenbaker and I, from the Toledo First church, are eager to interview with ts. start our own “Adventist fresh expression.” As we leave Thr Rachel Davies, DAY 3: ee more pastors joined us from Pennsylvania, adding diversity to our Pittsburgh, our toolbox is full and our courage is high! view a video discussions. In the morning, we spent time defining the core values of our various m interview with istries while also ref in- Monte Sahlin and lecting on the practical implications of our theology as Seventh-day The ACS headquarters building in Pittsburgh see more photos at Adventists. In the afternoon, Monte Sahlin, director of research and special projects for houses two small restaurants; the local community columbiaunion.org. the Ohio Conference, helped us understand the dynamics of urban ministry, while development office; Conscious Cafe, a community Andrew taught us how to best identify appropriate target groups within our unique com- bookstore; and PULSE, a church plant. munities at home (i.e., building a chic youth ministry program to attract new generations may not make sense in a retirement neighborhood). " % 7 & / 5 * 4 5  ) & " - 5 ) $ " 3 &   t   1 3 0 ' * - & 4  * /  $ " 3 * / (

“But God”

The Bible contains dozens of examples where those words-“But God”- in- troduce into the narrative (or the prophecy or poetry) the involvement of the Almighty in a surprising or redefining way. Throughout the scriptures, Profiles God is portrayed as an active participant. When his activity is different or definitive, the words “But God” are often the herald of his engagement in in Caring human circumstances. One of my favorite uses of the term is in Psalm 73:26, where the Psalm- ist writes, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (NIV). The strength of my heart! What a glorious phrase-and what a wonderful affirmation of how God’s presence and power are known to us.

There are days when I feel discouraged, “but God is the strength of my heart.”

There are things that happen that leave me angry or confused, “but God is the strength of my heart.”

There are circumstances that are beyond my capacity to control, “but God is the strength of my heart.”

There are disappointments that leave me feeling shattered, “but God is the strength of my heart.” Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland’s team of volunteers at the Port-au-Prince airport upon arrival.

Go ahead. Create your own Psalm. Say or write down one thing that per- plexes you, that discourages you or threatens to overwhelm you. And then say or write the response, “but God is the strength of my heart.” You’ll be amazed at how well it works, and not just because you are being reminded of God’s enduring love or of your small part in the history God’s interaction with man-a history that includes all those people whose stories are told in the scriptures, and all of those who have called on God in their times of need across the centuries.

The reason it works is because it is true. God’s commitment to humanity is real, tangible, per- sonal, and true. We have challenges, but God has a response. “But God is the strength of my heart,” the psalmist says, and he invites us to speak those The MediShare Project’s 500-bed tent hospital, words ourselves and to rest with confidence and just outside the Port-au-Prince airport. gratitude in the care of the One whose strength is ours and whose love is never failing.

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“It was very rewarding,” said Bristol, who Robin Peter, who works in the radiology de- what we had to work with. The outcome was Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland attends Havre de Grace Seventh-day partment at Washington Adventist Hospital. superb. The bars were even adjustable, so Adventist Church in Rockville. “You felt like that no matter what the patient’s size, they Team Provides Therapy to Earthquake Victims you were supporting them and showed them “It was such a blessing to travel to Haiti with could use it for rehab. We were happy to Haitian native and Adventist employee lends a helping that you cared.” the team members we had,” Dr. Sheehan leave our mark down there with this piece said. “They didn’t need to be told what to do of necessary equipment. Without Ray, this hand to medical volunteers Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Mary- or where to go once they got there. They just wouldn’t have happened.” by Kendra Hall land is well-known for its specialty in treat- found their own ways to all the areas of need ing amputations and spinal cord injuries. that they possibly could and did their best Adventist HealthCare donated medical Matchelle Bristol, a native of Haiti, returned 12 ready to provide care immediately for the The hospital recently became the first in for these people. I am honored and proud to supplies such as vaccines, scrubs and to her home country in March for the first next week at the capital’s MediShare Project a five-state region to obtain accreditations have had the ability to travel with this team. bandages for the trip. The team also brought time in eight years. However, this time the 500-bed tent hospital just outside from the Commission on Accreditation of They exemplified our mission and our stan- with them crutches, splints and catheters. trip was not just to visit her family. Bristol, the airport. Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Interna- dards of excellence, but most importantly, admissions supervisor at Adventist Reha- tional for care of hospitalized patients in they shared their compassion and dedication “The Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital’s bilitation Hospital of Maryland, was going to “It’s really such a great experience, espe- four specialty areas – brain injury, spinal with those in Haiti.” team of volunteers demonstrated compas- assist the medical volunteers in providing cially since it is my native country,” Bristol cord injury, stroke and amputation. sion and provided exemplary medical care care and counseling to January’s earthquake said. “I wanted to do something to help and The team worked nonstop, from sunup to to the earthquake survivors in Haiti,” said survivors. this was the perfect opportunity to help my The team of medical volunteers from Ad- sundown. At night, the team worked on William G. “Bill” Robertson, President and Become a fan of Adventist Rehabilitation people. It was hard to see the devastation ventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland designing and building a set of parallel bars CEO of Adventist HealthCare. “This team Hospital of Maryland’s Facebook page Bristol was one of eight volunteers from and, because I understand the language, I included: Bristol, Dr. Terrence Sheehan, for future medical teams to teach Haiti’s played an instrumental role in extending Adventist Rehabilitation, headquartered in felt what they were feeling.” team leader and chief medical officer, Sandy amputees how to walk with prostheses. Adventist HealthCare’s mission through (www.facebook.com/AdventistRehab) Rockville, Md., who traveled to earthquake- Shehadeh, a physical therapist, Raymond their clinical expertise and rehabilitative to read diaries from our team members ravished Haiti to provide therapy and reha- Bristol helped to break cultural barriers Pharaoh, an occupational therapist, Kathy “Ray Pharaoh was truly our version of Mac- care for critically injured patients.” about their experiences in Haiti and to bilitative care to patients with amputations, between patients and medical volunteers Inglefield, a registered nurse, Andra Hen- Gyver!” said Dr. Sheehan, referring to the view the team’s photos from Haiti. For spinal cord injuries and orthopedic injuries. through her ability to translate Creole ning, an occupational therapist, Parveen 1980s television show. “This guy can make more information on the hospital, go to The team arrived in Port-au-Prince on March and English. Peter, a registered nurse, and her husband, anything out of nothing, and that was exactly www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM

Parveen Peter, RN at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, holds a baby girl.

Above left: Parveen Peter, RN at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, gives a patient a card of encouragement.

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“¡Ray Pharaoh verdaderamente fue nuestra El Equipo del Hospital Adventista de versión de MacGyver!” dijo el Dr. Sheehan, refiriéndose al show de televisión del decenio de Rehabilitación de Maryland Presta Servicios 1980. “Este hombre puede hacer cualquier cosa con nada, y eso era exactamente lo que tenía- JUNE 2010 de Terapia a Víctimas del Terremoto mos para trabajar. El resultado fue espléndido. Las barras incluso eran ajustables, por lo que Nativo haitiano y empleado Adventista da una mano no importaba el tamaño del paciente, se podían a voluntarios médicos usar para la rehabilitación. Estábamos muy Horeb Haitian Church Organizes Memorial Service por Kendra Hall contentos de haber hecho nuestra contribución ome 1,500 people recently gathered at the Eglise Baptiste du Calvaire con esta pieza de equipo tan necesario. Esto no S(the largest Haitian church in the Washington, D.C., area) to honor the habría sido posible sin Ray.” memories of their loved ones who died in the Haitian earthquake earlier Matchelle Bristol, oriundo de Haití, regresó a El Hospital Adventista de Rehabilitación de this year. Realizing many of his members were unable to go back home su país natal en marzo por primera vez en ocho Maryland es bien conocido por su especialidad Adventist HealthCare donó materiales médicos, for a funeral, Arbentz Pierre Antoine, pastor of the Horeb Haitian church años. Sin embargo, esta vez su viaje no era tan en tratar heridas de amputaciones y la médula in Hyattsville, Md., worked with other Haitian denominations to organize tales como vacunas, batas y vendajes para el solo para visitar a sus familiares. Bristol, supervi- espinal. Recientemente el hospital fue el the service. viaje. El equipo también trajo consigo muletas, sor de admisiones en el Hospital Adventista de primero dentro de una región de cinco estados “We have had different activities together, but we never had a moment to cabestrillos y catéteres. Rehabilitación de Maryland, iba para ayudar a en ser acreditado por la Comisión Internacional grieve together,” Pastor Antoine (left) said. “This time we wanted one [com - los voluntarios médicos a prestar servicios de de Acreditación de Centros de Rehabilitación munity] event that could bring everybody together so that they could grieve “El equipo de voluntarios del Hospital Adven- on each other’s shoulders.” atención y terapia a los sobrevivientes del ter- (CARF, por sus siglas en inglés) por la atención tista de Rehabilitación demostró compasión The event drew many in the Haitian community and offered closure to remoto de enero. brindada en cuatro especialidades a pacientes y prestó una ejemplar atención médica a los those still mourning. Agniel Samson, ThD, chair of the Religion and Theology hospitalizados: heridas del cerebro, médula sobrevivientes del terremoto de Haití”, dijo Wil- Department at Oakwood University (Ala.), addressed the audience. Bristol fue uno de ocho voluntarios del Hospi- espinal, derrame cerebral y amputación. liam G. “Bill” Robertson, Presidente y Ejecutivo tal Adventista de Rehabilitación, radicado en Principal de Adventist HealthCare. “Este equipo Rockville, Maryland, que viajaron a Haití, país El equipo de voluntarios médicos del Hospital NEWS jugó un papel vital en hacer llegar la misión de arrasado por un terremoto, a fin de brindar Adventista de Rehabilitación de Maryland Adventist HealthCare a pacientes gravemente Student Raises Funds to Attend Dupont Park Girls Pledge Purity servicios de terapia y rehabilitación a pacientes estuvo integrado por: Bristol, el Dr. Terrence heridos, por medio de su experiencia clínica y Dupont Park School Sixteen young ladies between the ages of 14 and 18 con miembros amputados, heridas en la médula Sheehan, jefe del equipo y oficial médico jefe, Eleven-year-old Anthony Davis attended Dupont recently participated in a 12-week program on purity at atención rehabilitadora.” espinal y lesiones ortopédicas. El equipo llegó Sandy Shehadeh, terapeuta físico, Raymond Park Adventist School in Washington, D.C., from the Dupont Park church in Washington, D.C. As part of a Puerto Príncipe el 12 de marzo, listo para Pharaoh, terapeuta ocupacional, Kathy Ingle- kindergarten to about two months into the fourth the program, they studied the book Every Young Hágase un admirador de la página del proporcionar atención médica inmediatamente field, enfermera registrada, Andra Henning, grade. But when his parents moved, he attended the Woman’s Battle . Natasha Kamara, Adventist Youth Hospital Adventista de Rehabilitación de rest of fourth and fifth grades in Maryland’s public Society leader, directed the program. durante toda la semana siguiente en el hospital terapeuta ocupacional, Parveen Peter, enfer- Maryland en Facebook schools. He stayed in touch with his buddies at After they finished reading the book, they partici - de campaña con 500 camas del Proyecto MediS- mera registrada, y su esposo, Robin Peter, que (www.facebook.com/AdventistRehab) para Dupont Park and attended school affairs with them. pated in a special Sabbath program themed “Sanctity hare, en la capital y cerca del aeropuerto. trabaja en el departamento de radiología en el leer los diarios de los miembros de nuestro However, Davis was unhappy. He wanted to return of Sisterhood.” The young ladies were presented to the Hospital Adventista de Washington. equipo sobre sus experiencias en Haití y ver to that school, so church at the 11 a.m. service, and Jimmy Ferguson, “De veras que fue una gran experiencia, espe- he took it upon senior pastor, preached a sermon on purity. las fotos que enviaron desde ese país. Para cialmente porque se trataba de mi país nativo”, “Fue una gran bendición poder viajar a Haití con himself and called Later in the afternoon, their fathers or significant más información sobre el hospital, visite el señaló Bristol. “Yo quería hacer algo para los miembros del equipo que tuvimos”, dijo el relatives in New others escorted the young ladies to the front of the sitio www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM ayudar y esta fue la oportunidad perfecta para Dr. Sheehan. “No hubo necesidad de decirles lo York, North Car - church for a hacerlo con mi propia gente. Resultó duro ver la que tenían que hacer o a dónde ir cuando llega- olina, Virginia and formal commit - Washington, D.C., ment to purity devastación y, como entiendo el idioma, yo sentí mos. Ellos encontraron por sí solos los lugares asking for help ceremony. lo que ellos sentían.” donde más los necesitaban e hicieron lo mejor with the tuition. —Connie que pudieron por esas personas. Me siento muy With their help, he Mitchell En el hospital de campaña de Puerto Príncipe, honrado y orgulloso de haber podido viajar con re-enrolled at his el equipo prestó atención médica a pacientes este equipo. Fue un ejemplo de nuestra misión y beloved school que sufrían de infecciones, pérdida de una nuestras normas de excelencia, pero más impor- as a sixth-grader. extremidad, lesiones del cerebro, heridas tante aún, todos compartieron su compasión y His parents have Bobby Ravenell ortopédicas y lesiones de la médula espinal. dedicación con el pueblo haitiano.” even noticed escorts his daugh - Bristol ayudó a eliminar las barreras culturales how happy Davis is now that he is back at the school. ter, April, during a Lafese Quinnonez, Dupont Park principal, is happy entre los pacientes y los voluntarios médicos con El equipo trabajó sin parar, de sol a sol. Por la recent celebration to have him back. “A happy student is a productive of purity at Dupont su habilidad para traducir del idioma criollo al noche trabajaron en diseñar y construir un juego 1801 Research Blvd. Suite 400 student,” she says.— Connie Mitchell Park church. inglés. de barras paralelas para que futuros equipo Rockville, MD 20850 médicos pudieran enseñar a los amputados 301-315-3030 “Fue muy gratificante”, dijo Bristol. “Uno se haitianos a caminar con prótesis. www.AdventistHealthCare.com sentía que estaba dándoles apoyo y demostrán- JUNE 2010 | 27 doles que se preocupaba por ellos.” Southwest Church Recognizes Community Members any inner city communities are Philadelphia church is located. JUNE 2010 Min various stages of decay, and Recently during Community Guest it may sometimes seem that no one Day, the church recognized two in the neighborhood cares. members of the community for the Twinsburg Church Reaches Community With Music Thankfully, this is not the case in tireless efforts they render to keep ell over 200 people, including visitors from the surrounding neighborhoods, recently attended a concert the community where the Southwest the neighborhood safe. Wheld at the Twinsburg (Ohio) church. Themed “Hope for These Times,” the concert featured Michael Trotter John Blackwell (pictured left and the Orr sisters, who are members of the Bethel church in Cleveland. with Jackson Doggette, interim During the concert, Trotter, who considers himself an “adminis - pastor) was recognized for volun - trator of the gospel,” began to minister to the audience. He talked teering to cook for the church’s about praying for the children. As the Holy Spirit moved, people block party. Block captain Thomas came down the aisle on behalf of their families. Host pastor Steven Weekes (right) was honored for his Valles prayed with them as they came to the altar. vigilant efforts to keep the neigh - “To God be the Glory!” Pastor Valles exclaims. “The presence of borhood safe. Both received beau - God was there in a marked way, as we had prayed for. All came to a tiful plaques of appreciation. The closer walk and confidence in what God can and will do. We left the church also presented the local worship event with the overwhelming desire to ‘Keep Pressing,’ as the police department with a plaque final song said, for Jesus. Praise His Holy Name!”— Juanita Reynolds of appreciation. children’s lack of motivation and After lunch Doggette moderated interest in school and issues The Orr sisters recently ministered through music at the Twinsburg a panel to discuss solutions to affecting single parents. (Ohio) church. community problems, including —Janice D. Jenkins Hillcrest, Southeast Clinch Basketball Championship hurch-based basketball teams from around the Beth-El Women Study the Bible by Phone CAllegheny West Conference recently converged in hy not use the telephone to the ladies recently began meeting titled “Women in the Bible and Me.” Columbus, Ohio, for the season-ending, championship Wevangelize and study God’s on a teleconferencing line on Sun - The benefits of meeting in this games. After a grueling season of competition and Word? This is what the Women’s day mornings—from the comfort fashion have proven to be undeni - down-to-the-buzzer games, the division winners faced Ministries team at Beth-El church and privacy of their homes—to able. Because of the phone’s wide off in the championship. in Jersey City, N.J., asked them - engage in lively and Spirit-filled reach, group members can gather The Southeast church in Cleveland defeated selves. Seeing no reason not to, discussions of 14 Bible lessons almost any time that is convenient Cincinnati 107 to 98 and was named varsity champi - for all. Additionally, many of the ons; Hillcrest church’s junior varsity team defeated women invite friends and family Ephesus church in Columbus by one point—52 to 51 throughout the country to join in and Hillcrest’s pee wee team defeated Columbus’ Hillcrest church’s pee wee champions and talk about the Lord’s goodness Hilltop church 30 to 25. and grace. Most importantly, the Paul Glenn II, basketball commissioner and a mem - We have been commissioned as adults to teach our anonymity of this forum allows ber of the Glenville church, says, “We began this league children of the Lord. We know they’re not perfect, but people to listen and be blessed as a witnessing tool—to bring other young people to when we follow Christ, and then properly lead and without the pressure of active par - Christ. It’s wonderful to watch our young people at play! guide them, I know that God will be pleased.” ticipation.— Lisa J. Todd

Allegheny East Exposé is published in the Visitor by the Allegheny East Conference I PO Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548 I Phone: (610) 326-4610 myalleghenyeast.com I President, Charles L. Cheatham I Communication Director, Robert Booker I Editor, Taashi Rowe Southeast church’s varsity champions Hillcrest’s junior varsity champions

28 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 29 Youth March, Minister at National Prayer Conference llegheny West Conference (AWC) youth were among the thousands who participated in the North American ADivision’s Just Claim It 2 youth prayer conference. Held in Columbus, Ohio, the conference gave youth oppor - JUNE 2010 tunties for prayer, leadership training, community outreach and evangelism. Below are photos featuring AWC youth: Blessed are the Upside Down eople don’t seem to know what to do with the beatitudes (see Matthew 5:3-12). Some have ignored them; others Drum corps De’Sha Whitehead from Padmire them. Some have used them as a yardstick to measure their own spirituality or that of others. The sim - members from Glenville church gets her face plest thing to do with them, perhaps, is to let them stand you on your head so that you cannot see the world in the Cleveland’s painted so she can minister to kids. same way again. This is exactly what Jesus was doing. He was turning their known world upside down. He rede - Glenville church fined the good life in nine short sentences and held them out for everyone to see: nine portraits of kingdom people. rally in the park While upside down, you begin to discover that the poor in spirit, the meek and those who mourn are not just peo - (right and below) ple you can help, but people who can help you, and that their hunger and thirst for God are not voids to be filled— but appetites to be envied. While upside down, you begin to see that peacemakers are spiritual physicians prescrib - ing God’s own tranquility. You also see that those who have been bruised for their faith are not the sad ones but the happy ones who, despite being bruised for that faith, have found worth in it. Those who are merciful are just handing out what they have already received in abundance. The world looks funny upside down, but maybe that is just how it looks when your feet are planted in heaven. Jesus did this all the time and seemed to think that we too could do it. So blessed are those who stand on their heads, for they shall see the world as God sees it. They shall find themselves in good company—turned upside down by the only One who really knows Rob Vandeman which way is up! President

Special Service at Cambridge Draws 120 astor Cesar Gonzalez (below) and his Cambridge John White, one of the church’s 35 members. P(Md.) congregation are basking in the glow of After the sermon, Gonzalez announced that one of a heady Sabbath celebration that drew about 120 the ways the congregation desires to serve the com - participants— munity is through prayer. Instead of money, he invited more than twice visitors to place their prayer requests in the offering the number of their plates. Church members also distributed cards with regular member - the pastor’s contact information and their prayer ship. Most of request website (prayeasternshore.org). the visitors were “We are following up on the requests,” says Gonzalez. neighbors who “We have scheduled a planning session to outline the responded to a next steps. This was a great first step—God really newspaper notice blessed us, and the church is on fire to do more.” for a special serv - ice at the church. The service fea - tured the vocal trio Bella Voce (right) Nadia Symore gets a bird’s-eye view and local musi - of the action. cians Evelyn Perry Adrain Common, and Curtis White in from Glenville church, concert. Bella Voce practices what he members have per -

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30 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 31 Educators Recognized for Excellence JUNE 2010 hree Chesapeake Conference Administrator awards, respectively. Teducators were recently recog - Paty Serrano, a science and health nized for excellence. Beth Bankes, teacher at Spencerville Adventist www.highlandviewacademy.com who teaches grades 4 through 6 at Academy in Silver Spring, Md., was Rocky Knoll Adventist School in a runner-up. Martinsburg, W.Va., and Marilynn Bankes, an educator for 25 Students Excited by Service in Galapagos Peeke, principal of Atholton Adven - years, regularly pursues profes - xhilarating, inspiring, eye-opening, fulfilling, exciting tist Academy in Columbia, Md., sional growth through seminars and Eand fun-filled were just some of the words Highland were selected as winners of the training opportunities. She assists View Academy (HVA) students used to describe their 2009-10 Columbia Union Outstand - the North American Division Office recent mission trip to the Galapagos Islands off the ing Educator and Outstanding of Education in the development of Hamlet Canosa, EdD, Columbia coast of Ecuador. The group of 26 students and nine multigrade management materials, Union vice president for Education, adult sponsors worked on a Seventh-day Adventist and she pilots new materials. presents Marilynn Peeke with the church built on San Cristobal, conducted a Vacation Peeke has utilized her adminis - Columbia Union Outstanding Educa - Bible School for local children and concentrated on trative and leadership skills to tor award. He says Peeke has an individual spiritual development. expand the Atholton Adventist unrelenting passion for education. n Senior Jennifer Calhoun commented, “One of the o s

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p challenged to discover and use an altar call, many young people accepted Christ as their per - “All mission trips concentrate on project-based sonal Savior. endeavors and evangelism, which are obviously high “Hearing the testimonies and priorities,” stated Pastor Manante. “But we also focus a seeing people get baptized lot on our group worships. Through journaling, sharing made me realize how great is our personal testimonies, singing and praying together, our God,” said Abbie Engles, a Paty Serrano uses SMART Board tech - we strive to create an atmosphere in which each partici - member of the Linthicum (Md.) nology to demonstrate a science lesson pant can deepen their spiritual experience.” church.— Michele Engles for high school freshman Joshua Smith. Principal Sheri Tydings added, “HVA provides mission opportunities, not only for the obvious purpose of giving useful service to those in less developed countries, but Lien Turley, a member of the The Challenge is published in the also to give our students a life-changing experience. Atholton church in Columbia, Md., Visitor by the Chesapeake Conference Comparing things that make us uniquely different and attends a seminar at the recent 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044 discovering the commonalities that bind us together as Phone: (410) 995-1910 I ccosda.org Generation Rain spiritual retreat President, Rob Vandeman I Editor, humanity is an invaluable part of a teenager’s education.” for high school students. Samantha Young On the work site, students poured and painted con - A Vacation Bible School participant proudly displays crete around much of the church building. Prior to pouring her artwork.

32 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 33 Seniors Showcase Their Talent VA’s Class of 2010 recently presented Males Order Brides for their Hannual senior play, under the direction of Nancy Manante, senior Bible teacher. Senior Kari Petrelis, who worked closely with JUNE 2010 Manante in producing the play, reports really enjoying the experience. “I loved working with Mrs. Manante on the play,” she said. “I learned a r a lot, got to be creative and had a blast doing it!” Let’s Go Fishing u m

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t a great job.” Andrew Fishell, senior class president, reported that the cripture is clear that Jesus invites all who follow Him to go fishing for souls. He not only invites us but also says o h p class also did very well financially. SHe will help us become fishers of men. If our understanding of these short but powerful texts is correct, the truth of the matter is that followers of Jesus will be soul winners. And our churches should be full of members who are soul winners because we profess to be followers of Jesus. That being established, our churches should be full Students, Staff Show Their Spirit of members who are sitting next to new members on Sabbath morning. This Sabbath take a good look around and see who is sitting with you. ach spring the students and faculty of HVA enjoy Spirit Week. This Stu - In one of her many passages on the importance of actively winning souls, Ellen White explains, dent Association-sponsored event is designed to provide an opportunity E “We can never be saved in indolence and inactivity. There is no such thing as a truly converted per - for students to show their school spirit and simply have fun. Each day has a son living a helpless, useless life. It is not possible for us to drift into heaven. No sluggard can enter different theme such as Crazy Hair and Clash, Around the World, Choose a there. Those who refuse to co-operate with God on earth would not co-operate with Him in heaven. Decade, Be a Teacher and the stand-by favorite—Pajama Day. It would not be safe to take them to heaven” ( Christ’s Object Lessons , p. 280). “Even though this is my fourth year at HVA, Spirit Week is still fun,” Do you believe in the importance of sharing the good news of the gospel with others? admitted Katy Yeary, Student Association president. “I like that it gives the Larry Boggess If so, let’s go fishing! President students a chance to be creative, and it always raises school spirit.”

Teachers and students saw Spirit Week as a chance to embrace their silly sides. Couple Married, Baptized at Valley View Church Students Lead Week of Prayer CALENDAR un reflecting off the terraces of the Valley View they will always cherish—for more reasons than one. Schurch in Bluefield, W.Va., was mirrored in the glow After the couple exchanged vows, friends and family on the faces of Heather Heath and John Pruett as they gathered in the fellowship hall to celebrate the nuptials VA students recently enjoyed a spiritual renewal led by their peers June Hduring their on-campus Week of Prayer. Special worship services were took their places under the bridal arch. This was a day with festive fare. Following a short interval, everyone held each morning and evening, and each featured a student speaker. Top - 13 ACT Exam, 8 a.m. reconvened in the church, and Pastor Bradley Galam - ics included how to deal with jealousy, the problems created by procrasti - 30 Discounted Registration bos, now in baptismal garb, led both Heather and John nation and the importance of being vulnerable with each other and with Fee Deadline through the waters into a new life in Christ. God. Speakers included freshman Molly Gavin, sophomores Marci Corea On a quiet afternoon last summer, the couple July and Jazzmin Pride, juniors Jill Rent and Bobby Jepson and seniors Jordan stopped by the Valley View church, seeking a Seventh- Correces, Kenji Nomura, Jumi Olowofoyeku and Jonathan Richardson. 14 HVA Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. day Adventist church. Three years before, Heather was “Having our August flipping through TV channels and Doug Batchelor peers speak to us caught her attention. She started recording Batchelor’s sometimes reaches 1 2010-11 Application Deadline Amazing Facts programs, which she and John enjoyed us in a different 11 Community Student watching together. With every new idea backed up by way,” said Jill Rent, Registration, 5-8 p.m. , Scripture, they could only believe. After Heather had Student Associa - Administration Building surgery to remove a 7-pound cyst—which fortunately tion pastor. “I think 15 Dormitory Student Registration, was benign—she and John decided they owed it to when our friends 11 a.m.-3 p.m. , Administration God to start going to church. are speaking, the Building “To say that our lives have changed for the better is information sinks an understatement,” Heather shares. “We are not only 16 First Day of School in more.” growing closer as a married couple, but also developing a closer relationship with our Creator. With Him in our Highlander is published in the Visitor lives, I know anything is possible.”— Alice Cronje HVA students by the Highland View Academy I 10100 lead every facet Academy Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (301) 739-8480 I Fax: (301) 733-4770 of Week of Prayer, highlandviewacademy.com I Principal and including the Editor, Sheri Tydings song service.

34 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 35 Wheeling Children Help Kids in Africa hildren at the Wheeling (W.Va.) four dollars. Because of their dollar donated, they colored a cup - Cchurch are helping save the efforts, ADRA can deliver more cake to represent another birthday SpiriMOUNT VERNON ACADEMYT lives of kids their own age in Africa. than $720 worth of medical sup - celebrated by an African child. JUNE 2010 Worldwide, more than 26,000 chil - plies and vaccinations to countries Sabbath School teacher Lor - dren under the age of 5 die each such as Rwanda and Ethiopia. raine Megale saw the excitement in day, mostly from contaminated When Avery McCauley, a Primary her students’ eyes while working water, malnutrition and diseases for Sabbath School student, realized on this project. “The kids just loved If Only ... which affordable vaccines are how much the group collected, she it,” she said. “Each Sabbath they look forward to the day when I will not have to hear the sentence, “If only I had sent my child to a Seventh-day available. To help save lives, exclaimed, “Wow! We did that much! would come in and color more IAdventist school.” As an academy principal, that phrase leaves me feeling a deep sense of sadness. As a parent, Wheeling children joined ADRA’s Maybe we can help kids in another cupcakes until our mission bulletin I don’t want to have to ask the question “What if?” when it comes to my children’s salvation. $1=$4 child survival matching pro - country, like Haiti, who need help, board was filled and overflowing I look forward to the day when I do not have to hear the sentence, “I waited too long to send my child to an gram and raised $180.79 in three and raise even more money.” onto another wall.” Adventist school.” Every year I get a new upperclassman who is as wild as a feral cat. Many students come to us months! ADRA matched the The Wheeling children also had a Helping to give another year of never having been challenged to be anything more than slaves to their emotions. If we had been able to work with amount donated with grant monies unique way of showing how much life to boys and girls on the other students like this, starting as freshmen, we may have been able to help. Sometimes it really is too late. so that each dollar raised became money they had collected. For each side of the world has blessed the I look forward to the day when all of our Adventist youth are in our schools learning about a Wheeling children and reminded God who loves them and being prepared for eternity. I hear the excuses and rationalizations for them how important every child is why a child is not in an Adventist school. But between the lines, the lie ensnaring us for millennia to God.— Amy Garvick can be seen: “It really doesn’t matter what I do.” Have you ever wondered or doubted if Adventist education matters? Look out into this lost world, and you will see a lot of hopeless and lonely people. I look forward to the day when God Announcements will no longer look out on the people He gave so much to save and have to say, “If only My Robert Stevenson people would believe enough to come to Me.” Principal Summer Camp at Valley Vista Adventist Center in Huttonsville, W.Va., starts June 27. To register, call the camp at (304) 355-2000. 53 Attend Academy Days, Join “CIA” Hispanic Camp Meeting will be held August 20-22. For more ount Vernon Academy (MVA) recently invited information, call the conference Mstudents in grades 7-12 to visit the campus for office at (304) 422-458. Academy Days and join the CIA—Christians Children from Wheeling (W.Va.) church’s Sabbath School colored cupcakes to In Action—team. Current MVA students served as depict how many children they have helped overseas. ambassadors and led groups of visitors in completing a variety of activities during the two-day event. As Mountain View part of the Student Association’s Amazing Race, visi - Elkins Church Goes Door to Door tors traversed and familiarized themselves with the EVENTS campus while deciphering clues and competing in a embers of the Elkins (W.Va.) Elkins church. Ibarra is working with June variety of tasks with their teams. A Bible Bowl and ice Mchurch are working hard to Pastor Don Jacko to train and equip cream social provided more socialization time prepare for their fall evangelistic the congregation to do Bible studies 27-July 4 Adventure Camp between visitors and current students. meetings. April Ibarra—a recent and surveys in the community. The July During the Amazing Race, teams of visitors had to com - graduate of SOULS, a Bible worker survey seeks opinions on several plete a variety of tasks, including crossing planks, getting training program in California—has spiritual and moral topics and 4-11 Junior Camp everyone through a “spider web” and digging in slime. pledged a year of service to the inquires how the church can fulfill 11-18 Teen Camp community needs. 21–Aug. 4 Wellness Camp The surveys have already led 26 Executive Committee Meets “There were a lot of people, and it made everything to several Bible studies. Several August exciting! It was [fun] to say that I’m a part of the CIA,” Highland Adventist School stu - said Natalie Sibanda (’10). dents have also expressed interest 20-22 Hispanic Camp Meeting “I was an ambassador for the Shark [team]. I had a in taking Bible studies with 28 Young Adult Summit lot of fun and met some great kids! I hope they decide Ibarra.— Cheryl Jacko to attend MVA next year,” Alex Manson (’10) exclaimed. Mountain Viewpoint is published Academy Days 2010 ended with T-shirt signings, in the Visitor by the Mountain View hugs and excited prospective students ready for fall to Stefan Bramblett, Tiffany Jacoby, Chris Conference I 1400 Liberty Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 I Phone: (304) arrive!— Kourtney New and Amy Soper Gallew and Robert Gallew are going 422-4581 I mtviewconf.org I President, door to door in the Elkins, W.Va., com - Larry Boggess I Editor, Monica Zill munity to distribute surveys.

36 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 37 SpiriT 11 Reasons Students Love MVA

he Mount Vernon Academy Jesus and make friendships that JUNE 2010 T(MVA) program focuses on last a lifetime.— Sophomore developing the mind, body and spirit of each student who joins our Being at MVA has given me an Do Not Segregate My Church! community. Our academic curricu - opportunity to serve Christ frequently lum, which offers honors, Advanced and be comfortable doing it.— Junior e are facing what I call a good problem in several churches across the New Jersey Conference territory. Placement and college-credit WMay a problem be good? Yes, especially when churches are crowded. In Bridgeton Spanish, New Brunswick courses, is designed to challenge What religious and outreach pro - English and Spanish, Maranatha French and some other churches in our conference, there is not a square inch of students. However, our foremost grams have you enjoyed the most? empty space. What is the solution? I have several ideas, and also a big concern. So let’s discuss it: goal is to help our students develop a spiritual relationship with their Sabbath School is one of my 1. Plant a new church. This is always the best solution. I strongly recommend church planting through small Creator. Our students recently favorite programs because we are Activities planned for the entire stu - groups, which is the way that Jesus did it. provided feedback about how MVA able to discuss and learn deeper dent body help students to build has impacted their lives: truth from [God’s] Word.— Senior stronger relationships with their 2. Use the same house of worship for several congregations . We are underutilizing our church properties! Why peers. not plant another church in the same building that we already own? They can meet at a different time of the day. How has Mount Vernon Academy Service days are one of my Select a different set of leaders and multiply the church, leaving some space and seating capacity in both congre - influenced your spiritual life? favorite activities because I love gations, so that both may grow. the feeling of helping people in any My eyes have been opened to the way I can.— Freshman 3. Please, never segregate the church by age! I never will recommend that in order to plant spiritual warfare going on around another church, you segregate families, creating what some call a “youth church” or a “young us, and I have learned about the It has been fun to interact with adult church,” thus leaving the parents and grandparents “home alone.” If you do this, you will true love of God.— Senior people in the community by going leave behind a vanishing congregation that will become extinct without the happiness and the door to door, praying or collecting creativity of our children and grandchildren. Give the younger generation opportunities to lead. This school is spiritually enriching food.— Senior When young and old work together, in both the mother church and the new plant, you cre - Jose H. Cortés and a place where you can meet ate two healthy churches. Please multiply—but do not segregate—my church! President What do you like about the academics provided at MVA? NEWS I like the option of being in honors classes … and I also like the music Pastors Pause for Spiritual Renewal program.— Sophomore Students can participate in intramu - Nearly 40 pastors recently attended a retreat rals or a number of varsity sports. focused on assessing the spiritual gifts of church lead - I like that the teachers are so per - ers. Tom Dunham, conference associate director for sonal. There’s no way that anyone Personal Ministries, taught the class. Each pastor par - will fail without a lot of people trying ticipated in the assessment to also ascertain their own to help them first.— Senior calendar spiritual gifts and learn how they might better serve their churches. The pastors also devoted time to spiri - of What do you like about the events tual renewal. At the conclusion of the retreat, pastors social and relationship-building joined in prayer for each other and for the growth of aspects of the MVA program? August their churches and the conference. 8-11 Soccer Camp I have a group of friends I can 8-13 Volleyball Camp always go to for help.— Junior 10-14 Resident Assistant Training Having whole-school activities— 15 Freshman Orientation Pastors and Teachers Focus on banquets, picnics, service projects— and Registration Christian Education Pastors and teachers recently met at the helps bring everyone closer.— Senior 16 Freshman Classes Begin Robbinsville church to focus on Christian education. 17 Sophomore Registration This school gives me a sense of Discussions included how to increase enrollment and belonging, and I honestly feel loved align churches into “school districts” so that churches here.— Senior Spirit is published in the Visitor by might become a constituent member of one of the Mount Vernon Academy I 525 Wooster Road, schools located in the conference. Pastors and teach - Mount Vernon, OH 43050 I Phone: (740) 397- ers also brainstormed about developing plans for Above: Math teacher Lynn Lee 5411 I mvacademy.org I Principal, Robert counsels a student. Below: Students Stevenson I Editor, Amy Soper churches and schools to work together. study together.

38 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 39 Church Leaders Recognized for Soul Winning he recent Spanish and English Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses retreats at Tranquil Valley TRetreat Center in Tranquility were the culmination of a season of training for church leaders JUNE 2010 in New Jersey. This year the traditional elders’ retreats were expanded to include the dea - cons and deaconesses for the first time. Frank Bondurant, vice president for Ministries Worship Festival Draws 500 Development for the Columbia Union, and Armando Juarez, Hispanic coordinator for the ome 500 children plus parents recently participated in Ohio Conference’s first Children’s Worship Festival and Nevada-Utah Conference, provided inspiring messages for the retreats. annual Elementary School Music Festival. The conference partnered with the North American Division (NAD) and The highlight of the retreats was the recognition of those leaders who brought someone to S presented both events during NAD’s Just Claim It 2 youth prayer congress held at the Columbus Convention Center. Christ and saw baptisms as a result of ministry in their local “The three-hour [worship festival] program was especially designed to help meet the worship needs of children churches. The conference designed a new lapel pin that fea - aged 5 through 13,” explained Cindy French-Puterbaugh (right), conference Child and Family Ministries di rector. tures a crown and a star. These soul winners received a pin dur - “The programming included praise time, music performances, storytellers, pup - ing the special service. Each leader was also challenged to bring at least pets, as well as an hour of experiential (hands-on) worship that centered around one person to Christ by the time of the 2011 retreat. [connecting] to God, to each other, to ourselves and to our world.” French-Puterbaugh, who also serves as Education associate superintendent, explained that the music festival gave students in grades 5 through 8 opportunities Below: Jose H. Cortés, president of the New to experience a variety of creative expressions of worship, including art, drama, Jersey Conference, presents Julia Krug of the mime, stix, puppets and a mass choir. On Sabbath afternoon, the 150 students Laurelwood English church with her baptism pin. who participated in the music festival performed on the Just Claim It main stage.

Pastor Cortés Below: Pastor Jorge Aguero, conference Family pins Robert Ministries director, poses with pin recipient Benedicta Ohio Conference Chandler of the De Leon of the Englewood provided free lunches to Elizabeth English Spanish church. members attending the church. Children’s Worship Festival, Elementary June School Music Festival and Just Claim It 2 2-5 Stewardship Emphasis prayer conference. Weekend, Local Churches 4-6 Adventure Family Timeout Tranquil Valley Retreat Center (TVRC) 12 Combined English & Spanish Camp Meeting, TVRC 19 Sabbath School Friends Day Local Churches Pastor Frank Bondurant, vice president for Ministries Development for the Columbia July Union, embraces Marie Jewels of the 7-10 Stewardship Emphasis Wayne English church after she receives Weekend, Local Churches her pin. 22-25 Family Retreat Weekend TVRC August 11-14 Stewardship Emphasis Weekend, Local Churches 14 Singles Spiritual Day 20-23 ShareHim Boot Camp

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40 | VISITOR Wintersville Women Craft Outreach Ministries or the past two years, several women of the Wintersville church JUNE 2010 Fhave met for fellowship and a creative outreach ministry. Group members have made colorful cloth bags for disadvantaged children filled with items such as blankets, coloring books, crayons, cups, dolls or teddy bears. Church member Gladys Jean Francis taught the group how to make silk floral arrangements, and they have given The Value of Integrity away 18 vases to local nursing home residents. Francis also led the he piano tuner beamed at our second-hand purchase of a little Yahama and reached inside with a tuning women in creating colorful, knotted-fleece throws, which were given instrument. He was amazed to encounter a crisp $20 bill. “Let’s see if there’s any more money,” he to children in need. Missy Yunker demonstrated how to make greet - T exclaimed. For more than 15 minutes he pulled out more bills, handing them to my wife, Joyce. When he was fin - ing cards, which were included in a care package sent to a local serv - Front row: Mary Ellen Miller, Gladys Jean ished, the total was $640—$40 more than we paid for the piano. Both the tuner and Joyce were in shock. “Find - ice woman serving in Afghanistan. Cards and Bible markers have Francis and (back row) Sonja Whiteman, ers, keepers!” he pronounced, marveling at our good luck. been given to friends and nursing home residents. The women feel Pam Nelson, Joanne Gorney and Ada But Joyce felt convicted to return the money, so she retraced the that it is such a blessing to have helping hands in the church, fellow - Spears are reaching out to others in creative A Pennsylvania 30 convoluted miles back to the previous owner, an elderly shipping together, inviting friends to join in and sharing the gift of love and thoughtful ways. Conference Core Value lady. “What’s wrong?” she asked nervously. “Nothing,” Joyce replied. through helping others! —Sonja Whiteman Integrity : We will do all things with “I just wanted to return the money we found inside your honesty and integrity. This leads us to piano.” Tears flowed as the lady shared about discovering several Ohio Women’s Retreat conduct all ministry with a grace and of her husband’s surprise stashes of money over the integrity that communicates honestly years following his death and the miraculous timing Returns to Deer Creek to enhance the credibility of gospel of this “find” to meet her current needs. “But even he Ohio Conference Women’s Retreat will be held September 17-19 at ministry in the eyes of the world and more than the money,” she whispered. “I feel TDeer Creek Lodge and Conference Center in Mount Sterling. This year’s all believers. (See Leviticus 19:35, 26; God’s arms around me right now.” theme is “My God is Great,” and will feature Elizabeth Talbot (left), who is Deut. 16:20 and 25:13-16; Dan. 6:4) Ellen White writes, “Everyone in whose heart Christ the co-host for the Voice of Prophecy daily broadcast. Talbot is passionate abides … is a worker together with God for the Ron Christman about the good news of Jesus Christ. “It’s like fire in my bones,” she says. blessing of humanity” ( Acts of the Apostles , p.13). Treasurer The retreat will also include a morning prayer walk, several seminar options and a bell choir concert. For the early bird dicount, register by July 15 and August 15 for the regular rate. For details, go to the “Annual Events” link at ohioadventist.org, or call Ruth Ann Van Nostrand at (740) 397-4665, ext. 111. Pocono Grace Members Pray Together Nightly lsie Morales couldn’t focus on the church business meeting. Because members of the Pocono Grace Echurch live so far apart, they were using a free conference line to hold their meeting, allowing members to call from their homes and still “meet together.” Morales thought, “Why couldn’t we Pastors Gain Insights From Holy Land Tour hold prayer meetings this way?” pproximately 35 Ohio Conference pastors and their spouses recently enjoyed a self-funded, one week tour Like most churches, attendance was low at the weekly prayer meeting with only Aof Israel. They were thrilled with the opportunity to see for themselves many places crucial to the Christian one or two in attendance. Members were willing to give the conference line a try. Each faith and authenticity of the Bible. Highlights included a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; swimming in the Dead night at 9 p.m., more than a dozen people call the line. “We chose 9 p.m. because Sea; seeing the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found; visiting Masada (Herod’s palace/fortress), most cell phone plans have free minutes after 9,” Morales explains. Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, Golgotha and the Garden During the half-hour meetings, participants share requests, pray, enjoy Tomb. Many in the group gained new insights a short devotional or testimony and then pray again. They recently met regarding biblical passages that they would not have from 8 p.m. until midnight for a time of prayer and fasting with 20 people. realized without having been to these sites. The Ohio The group has seen many answers to prayers and miracles. “We Conference is organizing another eight-day tour prayed for a baby who doctors said would be handicapped. Her spine leaving January 24, 2011, with possible extension to was damaged, and they believed she would never be able to move Petra, Jordan. If you’d like to participate in this tour, her head or walk straight,” shares Morales. “Today she is a healthy contact your pastor for more information. 3-month-old who is growing fine.” Pocono Grace is a bilingual church with all services in both Spanish Ohio pastors and their spouses take a boat ride on the and English, so their prayer meetings offer both languages as well. An Sea of Galilee. English-speaking prayer meeting is held on Friday night, while the rest of the nights are held in Spanish. They invite others to join them by calling (218) 936-7979 and entering participant code 844114#.

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42 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 43 Conference to Commit Two Pastors for Ministry amily, friends, church members and others will gather for the ordination of Pastor Robert Fisher and the Fcommissioning of Pastor Tara VinCross as the Pennsylvania Conference commits both to ministry, Sabbath, June 19, during camp meeting. JUNE 2010

Pastor Robert Fisher grew up a Seventh-day Adven - three years. She tist and always felt called to ministry. However, he took now leads the Youth Ministries: It’s Double Good a roundabout way of getting there. After receiving a Chestnut Hill church here are two things that are true with regard to most bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Health - in Philadelphia. She Tkids: they like to be around other kids and if the care Management from Concordia University in Ore - firmly believes in the weather is good, they want to be doing something out - gon, he worked in the healthcare field for a few years. power of the Holy doors. In ministry if we figure out ways to plan youth He and Lenea were married in 2001. Fisher continued Spirit to work events that include those two elements, it becomes a to work in the healthcare field for a few more years, through all of “double good” situation. This might explain the positive while Lenea finished her nursing degree. It wasn’t long God’s church (see outcomes we have been witnessing within the Youth before the two felt God had other plans for them. Gal. 3:28, Eph. 2:14, Ministries department. After being involved in his local church, Fisher 18) and bring trans - First of all, the Potomac Conference Pathfinder preached at an evangelistic series in Romania. When he formation in people’s program is continuing to grow at an unbelievable rate. returned, he applied to the Seventh-day Adventist The - lives by beholding No doubt, much of it is due to the endless hours and ological Seminary (Mich.) Jesus (see 2 Cor. energy our volunteers put into creating a first-class and completed a Master of 3:18). Her greatest program, both on the local church level and on the Divinity. They were called to joys are seeing someone come to Christ and helping conference level. I can’t help but think that when we serve the Indiana and John - people find their purpose and place in ministry. combine a Christian discipleship program with out - stown district. Their district door activities and social interaction, kids come out grew to three churches with of the woodwork for it. the addition of the Distant church, while their family grew with the additions of Melody and Hannah. “I am privileged and humbled to work with God’s people and feel that He has called me to be part of this great Advent move - ment, to help warn the lost and [prepare] His people to be ready for the closing events of this Earth’s his - tory,” Fisher shares.

Pastor Tara VinCross. Tara J. Vinyard grew up in Seattle, Wash., and accepted Jesus Christ at age 13 while attending church with a friend. Later God led her to Auburn Adventist Academy and through joining A second event, which is seeing a lot of enthusiasm the literature evangelism team, Youth Challenge, she among our kids, is the summer camp program at Camp was introduced to the Adventist Church and received Blue Ridge in Montebello, Va. Once again, a major rea - her lifetime calling to ministry. During that summer of son camp is so popular is for the simple reason that kids 1995, even before understanding herself, get to spend a significant amount of time outdoors with she co-taught a Revelation seminar and saw God use their peers. What a blessing it is to have a place like her to lead two others to baptism. Camp Blue Ridge! It is a safe, Christ-centered environ - She met Caleb Cross at Southwestern Adventist ment in nature where our kids can enjoy the great out - University (Texas) while they were studying theology. doors while learning to love Jesus. They married in October 2003, and the couple took That’s just double good! the name VinCross. To find out more about enrolling Pastor VinCross also holds a Masters of Divinity your child in the Potomac Pathfinder with an emphasis in Youth Ministries from the Adven - program or at Camp Blue Ridge, email tist Theological Seminary. She began pastoral ministry Pennsylvania Pen is published in the Visitor by the me at [email protected], or call Pennsylvania Conference I 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA in the Washington Conference where she served as 19611 I Phone: (610) 374-8331, ext. 210 I paconference.org the offices of the Potomac Denny Grady associate pastor on Orcas Island for a year and assis - President, Ray Hartwell I Editor, Tamyra Horst Conference at (540) 886-0771. Youth Ministries Director tant Youth and Young Adult Ministries director for

44 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 45 0 1 0 2 E N U Hispanic Churches Hold 63 Campaigns in One Week J or more than a week, the Holy each night, all the preachers were FSpirit worked through student given prior instruction. They also evangelists standing at 63 different received a variety of books, music pulpits across the Potomac Confer - CDs, Bibles and other materials to ence. These students from the share with visitors. Twenty-two School of Theology for Disciples led Hispanic pastors gave Bible studies A Year of Growth the events for the 63 simultaneous and called for decisions. hen this school year began, teachers and administrators at Takoma Academy (TA) shared a commitment to evangelistic campaigns held in His - A total of 854 visitors attended Wthree areas of student development: college preparedness, service and a saving relationship. This year we panic churches throughout the con - the different campaigns each night increased the number of advanced/honors courses offered, put greater emphasis on college preparedness and ference. In addition to a manual that bringing the overall attendance to ACT/SAT testing and increased teacher workshops and curriculum development. Making academic enhancements helped them develop sermons for 1,540. In addition to the eight bap - and outreach activities a part of our culture has helped build student character and defined our commitment to tized during the event, another 352 Hispanic elders are recognized at academic excellence and community service. baptisms have been reported. Pas - the Southern Asian church in Silver Although our students were involved in numerous spiritual activities, I want to focus on one, which, for me, tors estimate once the Bible studies Spring, Md., for their contribution to most clearly defines our students’ commitment to spirituality. During our student week of prayer, TA students are complete, there will be a total of a recent mega-evangelism campaign. delivered challenging messages that reached the hearts and minds of the students and faculty alike. Sermon 600 baptized—transforming this topics included dealing with hopelessness, depression, relationships, self-worth, disappoint - weeklong evangelistic series into an ment and understanding God. Even more powerful than the sermons were the responses. More historic and unprecedented occa - video of this event, visit pcsda.org than 40 students requested Bible studies and baptismal classes, and over 80 students recom - sion in the conference. To view the and click on Latest News. mitted themselves to Christ. We are dedicated to developing students who are prepared for college, ready to serve and understand they are destined for eternity. This is who we are and what we believe the Lord Seabrook Member Celebrates 100th Birthday has called us to provide for His students. We invite you to partner with us as we take David Daniels pride in developing His students for success. Principal ndiana Wright, who attends the Seabrook church in Lanham, Md., recently celebrated Iher 100th birthday. She has been an ardent Seventh-day Adventist for most of her adult life. She has served as a deaconess, choir member, Sabbath School teacher and as an NEWS organizer and coordinator of youth activities at the Williamsfield church in Jamaica. 76th Senior Class Graduates New Programs Ensure Student Success Wright is the mother of six children, five of whom gained an Adventist education at As their high school careers came to an end, the Kristina Flo (below), TA’s guidance counselor, recently West Indies College, now Northern Caribbean University. After the death of her husband, Class of 2010 was blessed during Takoma Academy’s announced that 94 percent of the school’s recent gradu - she migrated to the United States to live with her daughter, Yvonne Wright-Wallace, 76th graduation exercises earlier this month. The ates have made solid plans to attend college. “The goal in the Washington, D.C., area and continues to do well. weekend’s activities began on Friday with a Conse - is to see 100 percent of our future graduates matriculate, cration service at especially into one of our [Seventh-day] Adventist col - nearby Sligo leges or universities,” she said. With this in mind, TA is Desmond T. Doss Students Wear Purple for Epilepsy church. This pro - constantly adding new programs to ensure that all stu - gram featured the dents will achieve educational success. very student at Desmond T. every 100 persons suffer from ened our faith,” Kelly said. “We also graduates shar - One such program is the three-week Enrichment EDoss Jr. Academy in Lynch - epilepsy—but very few people talk found it very empowering that our ing songs, scrip - Experience to be held July 12-30. This comprehensive burg, Va., recently showed up to about it, or are even aware of it. school supported Shannon.” tures and paying session of academic and enrichment activities will help school wearing purple—and no, Laurie Kelly, a kindergarten Shannon was among several tribute to their students make a this wasn’t because they were all teacher at the school, became children with epilepsy who recently parents and successful transi - Vikings fans. Students and staff involved in the cause when her traveled to Washington, D.C., to teachers. On tion from elemen - were showing support for those daughter, Shannon now a freshman, speak with their congressmen Sabbath morn - tary to high school. living with epilepsy, which causes was diagnosed with the condition. about how they could help. Back at ing, the Bac - This free program, life-threatening seizures. Statistics “God took this horrible situation that Desmond T. Doss, students even calaureate serv - offered to incom - show that approximately one in really hurt our family and strength - signed a petition asking President ice featured ing freshmen, will Barack Obama to increase money speaker Paul emphasize wor - for research to find a cure for this Graham, senior ship, academics, dreaded disease. For more informa - pastor of the Restoration Praise Center in Lanham, personal enrich - tion about epilepsy, visit efa.org. Md. Sunday morning’s Commencement ceremony ment and team- took place in the school’s J.P. Laurence Auditorium. building activities. Potomac People is published in the The featured speaker was Jimmie Gibson (above), a For more informa - Visitor by the Potomac Conference 606 Greenville Ave., Staunton, VA member of the Community Praise Center in Alexan - tion, contact TA at 24401 I Phone: (540) 886-0771 dria, Va., and serves as a substitute teacher and TA’s (301) 434-470. pcsda.org I President, Bill Miller flag football coach. Communication Director, Dan Jensen

46 | VISITOR JUNE 2010 | 47 100 Area Students Participate in Amazing Race ore than 100 eighth-graders which gave them the opportunity to gym. After enjoying lunch together, Mfrom area elementary schools hone their leadership skills. the three teams with the overall JUNE 2010 put on their comfortable clothing The actual race included several shortest times received prizes. The and sneakers and headed for TA’s types of activities with a timekeeper group in third place won a TA ball campus to compete in TA’s fifth recording the time it took each cap; the second place team won Alumni Weekend Packed With Celebration annual Amazing Race. This field team to complete an activity, which TA windbreaker jackets and the he 2010 Alumni Weekend at Washington Adventist University (WAU) was filled with celebration. I was energized day, patterned after the popular tel - ranged from climbing a rock wall to first place winners walked away Tby the support of our wider community at the groundbreaking of our new music building and inspired by the spir - evision show, is designed to teach running through an obstacle course with a ball cap, jacket and $500 itual guidance of guest speakers José Cortés Jr., Youth Ministries director for the Greater New York Conference, and teamwork and cooperation in a to safely carrying an egg across the TA scholarship. Ted N.C. Wilson, vice president of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. I was humbled by the affirmation competitive environment. The day and charge of the Board of Trustees during the dedication service held on Sabbath; enthralled by the powerful gifts began when the visitors joined TA’s of each individual who performed in the reunion choir and orchestra for the afternoon concert; and student body for a special worship fully entertained on Sunday at our annual WAU Family Fun Festival. program featuring the Music Woven into each of these key events were moments of reunion and engagement with alumni, Department of South Lancaster supporters and community leaders, as we celebrated over delicious food and fellowship. Academy (Mass.). I cannot begin to communicate the fullness of my heart as we experience how the spirit is grow - The students came from ing at Washington Adventist University—these few photos are just an introduction. Thank you Beltsville, Crossroads Elementary, for your support of our mission. Without your prayers, we would not be experiencing these Weymouth Spence Dupont Park, Forcey Christian, G.E. blessings of God. President Peters, John Nevins Andrews, Olney Preparatory, Sligo Elementary, Spencerville and Tappahannock schools. Each team included stu - dents from the different schools allowing them to make new friends. Thirty-three TA students served as team leaders and guides for the day,

New Scholarships Make Christian Education Affordable Calendar June Weymouth Spence, WAU president, announces his initiative With the Board of Trustees looking on, ceremonial shovels hen parents are making the at TA has been greatly expanded to to name the new music building for Virginia-Gene Ritten - pierce the ground on the Takoma Park (Md.) campus for the important choice between include new scholarships, not only 1-3 Final Exams W house, DMA, director of the university’s New England Youth first time in more than four decades. It signaled the commit - sending their child to a Christian or for academic achievement and 4 Consecration, 7 p.m., Ensemble. Citing memories of Rittenhouse performances ment of church and university leaders to continue to build public school, one of the key differ - leadership skills, but also for talent. Sligo Church he attended as a boy, Spence noted her legendary reputa - on the vision of the founders, who saw the opportunities ences in their minds is often related Ability scholarships are available to 5 Baccalaureate, 11 a.m., tion in Adventist classical music and called on supporters to offered by a location on the doorstep to the nation’s capital, to cost. Takoma Academy has sev - students who are athletes (basket - Sligo Church donate to the music building campaign in her name. to equip students for ministry and service to the world. eral financial aid opportunities that ball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, 6 Commencement, 10 a.m., will alleviate those concerns. track and field); are musically gifted J.P. Laurence Auditorium The financial assistance program (voice or instrument) or involved with drama/acting. Additionally, 13, 15 Ability Scholarship Auditions opportunities to work on campus July provide a much-needed source of income for some families. 5 Offices Closed— Auditions for ability scholarships Independence Day Observed will be held throughout this month. 12-30 Summer Enrichment Visit ta.edu to see the schedule Experience for specific audition dates. With awards ranging from $250-$1,000, auditioning is well worth the time. TA Today is published in the Visitor by Many other options for student aid Takoma Academy I 8120 Carroll Ave., President Spence and his wife, Rebecca, fellowship with Dave Weigley, president of the Columbia Union Confer - are also available. For more infor - Takoma Park, MD 20912 I Phone: (301) 434-4700 I ta.edu I Principal, David alumni during the Friday evening Alumni Banquet. ence, and his wife, Becky, join the university president mation, contact the business office Daniels I Editor, Linda McLaughlin and his wife during their dedication. at (301) 434-4700, ext. 714.

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TRAVEL OBITUARIES survived by her husband, Dale, of Celeste Ryan Blyden I Editor & Publisher Moncks Corner; her daughter, Kelly Butler Coe I Art Director & Designer VACATION ON KAUAI, HAWAII, CORNOR, Marjorie Ruth Deanna Riegel, of Moncks Corner; OBITUARY Beth Michaels I Associate Editor The Elephant in the Church Herdman, and grandchildren, Don and Lau - “THE GARDEN ISLAND.” Taashi Rowe I Assistant Editor kahili mountain park is a scenic born May 8, 1924, in Erie, Pa.; died ren Bolinski of Columbia, S.C. SUBMISSION Sandra Jones I Copy Editor & Bulletin Board Editor February 2, 2010, in Moncks Cor - mountain getaway located at the JENNINGS, Jackson T. Jr., n spite of the fact that about 9.5 percent of the ner, S.C. She was the daughter of base of kahili ridge. just minutes born January 31, 1928, in Cunard, George Henry and Margaret Ruth United States population (18 and older) wres - from popular kauai attractions, the W.Va.; died January 19, 2010, in For information on PUBLISHING BOARD : Dave Weigley (chair), Celeste Ryan Breyer Herdman Cornor. Margie park has an assortment of one- to Summersville, W.Va. He was a placing an obituary in Blyden (secretary), Raj Attiken, Seth Bardu, Larry Boggess, tles with some form of depression, we don’t four-room cabins with sleeping for came to Washington, D.C., after Charles Cheatham, José Cortés, J. Neville Harcombe, I member of the Summersville the Visitor : academy in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to Ray Hartwell, Bill Miller, Fredrick Russell, Rob Vandeman talk much about it in the church or admit that two to six persons. see pictures church. He is survived by his wife, take nursing at the Washington Call Sandra Jones and rates at kahilipark.org. info: Freda; sons, Jackson T. III, Charles MISSION STATEMENT Sanitarium and Hospital (today, toll-free: it’s an issue. But for every nine people in our reservations @kahilipark.org, or K., and Joseph L. Jennings; his The Visitor provides news and information, resources for effective Washington Adventist Hospital), (888) 4-VISITOR/ (808) 742-9921. daughter, Regina Small; his mother, ministry, and insight on issues with a spiritual focus to help people pews, chances are good that one struggles with where she nursed Dale Cornor’s (888) 484-7486 celebrate God's transforming grace in preparation for His return. RV S!! Mary Epperly Jennings (104 years mother, who urged Dale to ask her this disease. And the statistics are even higher old); brothers, Ted J. and Billy R. or email I adventist-owned and -operated out. They were married after Dale COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Jennings; his sister, Polly J. [email protected]. Columbia, MD 21045 I (410) 997-3414 I (888) 4-VISITOR for children (23%) and adolescents (10-15%). rv dealership has been helping returned from WWII in 1946. Margie Hoffman; six grandchildren; and columbiaunion.org I [email protected] adventists for over 35 years. worked at the hospital, first in Inser - two great-grandchildren. Although widespread, depression is a very misunderstood illness. huge inventory of new and used vice Education, then as assistant Submission forms Free to Columbia Union members. All others—$18 per year. trailers and motor homes: jayco, nursing director and nursing admin - SHAW, Frank E., can also be Research shows that 54 percent of people believe it is a personal newmar, and hurricane. courtesy downloaded at: COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE istrator after obtaining master’s born April 23, 1920, in Ohio; died Dave Weigley President weakness, and 41 percent of depressed women are too embarrassed airport pickup and on-site degrees from Maryland University January 8, 2010, in Solomons, Md. hookups. call toll-free (888) 933- columbiaunion.org/ J. Neville Harcombe Executive Secretary and Loma Linda University (Calif.) Educated in Ohio, he served as a Seth Bardu Treasurer to seek help. We struggle, feel alone and question our ability to go 9300, lee’s rv, oklahoma city; communication They later moved to Williamsport, physician in the U.S. Navy Reserves Frank Bondurant Vice President/Ministry Development leesrv.com; or email lee litchfield Md., where Margie became the during World War II. Later, Dr. Shaw (Scroll down and click on Hamlet Canosa Vice President/Education on, but we don’t want to call it depression. Instead we think: I’m just at [email protected]. administrator of Williamsport Nurs - became chairman of anesthesiology Communication & Walter Carson Vice President/ General Counsel/PARL not myself. I’m feeling a bit down today, but I’m still functioning. ing Home. Over the years, she had at a 1,000-bed hospital in Ohio. He Visitor Resources) Edward Motschiedler Special Asst. to the President Celeste Ryan Blyden Asst. to the President/Communication There’s a lot of pressure in my life right now. I’ll snap out of it if I just ANNOUNCEMENTS her church membership at several held numerous positions in the Rubén Ramos Asst. to the President/Multilingual Min. churches: Sligo in Takoma Pk. Md.; Seventh-day Adventist Church, as a Obituaries are placed Harold Greene Director/Information Technology pray more, think positively and focus on others. ATTN: ADVENTIST CHURCH teacher, speaker and board mem - Silver Spring (Md.); Capital Memorial in the order they Curtis Boore Director/Plant Services EMPLOYEES/DELEGATES (Wash., D.C.); and the Williamsport ber. He also invested time, energy Peggy Lee Secretary-Treasurer/Revolving Fund There’s also a common misconception that depression is a spiri - ATTENDING GC SESSION: and Frederick (Md.) churches. She and funds toward the education of are received, on a Carol Wright Undertreasurer kettering adventist healthcare was an elder and loved sharing young students. Following retire - space-available basis. tual problem, which is another big factor in our unwillingness to talk CONFERENCES and gc ministerial are co- God’s Word with others. They ment, he was a member of the about it in church. And so we talk about the weather, work and sponsoring a free counselor- moved to Moncks Corner, S.C., in Prince Frederick (Md.) church. He This is a free service ALLEGHENY EAST: Charles L. Cheatham, President; Robert Booker, in-residence program. pastors, 2005, where she was a member of was preceded in death by his wife, for our members. Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. everything—except the elephant in the church. Tel. (610) 326-4610 I myalleghenyeast.com teachers, administrators, staff the Moncks Corner church. She is Carrie McGraw Shaw. members, delegates and their ALLEGHENY WEST: Fredrick Russell, President; Bryant Taylor, spouses may use this program. Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. I HOW CAN YOU HELP? to get more information or Tel. (614) 252-5271 awconf.org schedule a consult, contact VISITOR CHESAPEAKE: Rob Vandeman, President; Samantha Young, Break the silence about depression. Educate yourself and your dr. bob peach at (866) 309-9715, SLIGO BY THE SEA Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. [email protected], or SUBSCRIPTION Tel. (410) 995-1910 I ccosda.org church family about it. Share this Visitor issue, include bits of informa - khnetwork.org/gccnl.  INFORMATION MOUNTAIN VIEW: Larry Boggess, President; Monica Zill, tion in your church newsletter, coordinate a Sabbath School class to Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. LOUISVILLE ADVENTIST July 3 July 10 Tel. (304) 422-4581 I mtviewconf.org explore Bible characters who experienced depression, invite a health ACADEMY Would you like to receive Terry Johnsson Steve Chavez NEW JERSEY: José Cortés, President; Jim Greene, (lja) alumni event is july 23-25! the Visitor , or is your name professional to speak on the topic or offer the Depression Recovery on the mailing list, but you have Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. all former students, faculty, staff Tel. (609) 392-7131 I njcsda.org an address change? seminar in your community. Help others understand that depression and supporters of louisville junior July 17 July 24 OHIO: Raj Attiken, President; Nancy Barnett, Visitor academy are invited to the sec - Peter Bath Larry Evans CONTACT Correspondent; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. is common. Admitting that you might be depressed doesn’t mean ond annual alumni celebration. Tel. (740) 397-4665 I ohioadventist.org email: you’re crazy! There’s no stigma associated with diabetes or high blood please contact chris juhl, princi - PENNSYLVANIA: Ray Hartwell, President; Tamyra Horst, pal, at [email protected], or [email protected] July 31 August 7 call toll-free: Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. pressure, so why should there be with depression? It’s also a real illness (502) 550-6787. We hope to see Tel. (610) 374-8331 I paconference.org you there! William Johnsson Charles Sandefur (888) 4-VISITOR with specific causes that can be addressed—and it’s treatable. (888) 484-7486 POTOMAC: Bill Miller, President; Dan Jensen, Visitor JOIN THE ADVENTIST RACE or mail: Correspondent; 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. If you have a friend who you think might be suffering from depres - Tel. 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