April 2007 SOUTHERN
Spreading Tidings of the Southern Union Adventist Family
Building Healthier
6 Giving Studentsthe Gift of an Education 7 Having Nothing...Possessing Everything 28 Just Claim It Vantage Point
A Tribute to the Heinrichs and Mission Spotlight
At the close of 2007, Mission Spotlight, the monthly Sabbath school mission video report born in the Southern Union under the leadership of the then communication director, Oscar Heinrich, will conclude 37 years of uninterrupted program release. Judy Heinrich, Oscar’s wife and current director, says, “The time has come when it is no longer feasible to continue.” In 1969, as a young pastor, I was invited (along with several others from the Flor- ida Conference) to fly from Orlando to Atlanta to preview the first Mission Spotlight. It was exciting! In 1970 the slide programs in the blue mailers began circulating in churches in the Southern Union, and Sabbath school members all over our Union got a fresh look at mission projects and needs. Since that time Mission Spotlight has grown in circulation to include more that 3,000 Sabbath schools in North America and six other world divisions. One of the things I’ve appreciated through the years is that the Heinrichs have always had as one of their goals to say thank you to Church members for mission giving. From the beginning it’s been a family project. Judy traveled with her husband and became the scriptwriter. Their son, Jerry, often accompanied his parents to as- sist with photography and videography. He also managed the duplication of slides, produced the sound tracks, and later did the video editing. Jerry’s wife, Donna, helps secure visuals and researches information. Their daughter, Judy, has cared for the finances, promotion, circulation, and various office details. Their youngest daughter, Ginger, is the current scriptwriter and narrator. On behalf of the members of the Southern Union, I thank the Heinrich family for your creative and visionary ministry for the past nearly four decades. I praise the Lord for your commitment to raise funds and launch a venture that has proven to be a tremendous resource in the communication of the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thank you for carrying on for several years after Oscar Heinrich’s Gordon Retzer death in September, 2002. You have visited the work of the Church in more than 160 Southern Union countries. Thank you! Well done! The church has enjoyed tremendous growth since President 1970–from two million members to more than 14 million members. Elder Heinrich wrote before he died, “When I close my eyes, I see the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a great mosaic–from the little mission school far out in the interior of Borneo, to the great presses rolling out books and literature. I see impressive hospitals and medical centers. I see river launches with teachers, doc- tors, and nurses plying the waters of the great Amazon River. I see the faces of the thousands of young people attending a school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.” And then he added, “Mission Spotlight is about faith, hope, love, and prom- ises fulfilled. It is about people . . .people who spend their lives planting the Third Angel’s message around the world.” If you want to join me in sharing your appreciation for Mission Spotlight and the Heinrich family, why not include an extra offering this month for the mission out- reach of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
(Some of the details are from Sandra Blackmer, news editor, Adventist Review.)
2 T I D I N G S • A p r i l 2 0 0 7 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 101, No. 4, April 2007 The Southern Tidings is the Offi cial FEATURES Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad vent ists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Building Healthier 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Students Telephone (404) 299-1832 www.southernunion.com 4 Staff Interim Editor RON QUICK Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Giving the Gift Circulation ARDITH BEERS Production COLLEGE PRESS of an Education Layout BRIAN WIEHN 6 Contributing Editors Having Nothing – Adventist Health System ANTHONY VERA CRUZ Carolina RON QUICK Possessing Everything Florida MARTIN BUTLER Florida Hospital College DAWN MCLENDON 7 Georgia-Cumberland Gulf States BECKY GRICE God Finds a New Home Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood College MICHELE SOLOMON for an Organ South Atlantic JAMES LAMB South Cen tral MICHAEL HARPE 25 Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY Southern Adventist University LORI FUTCHER An Aunt, a Book, Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 and the Sabbath P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 26 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 Just Claim It 28 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 8 Carolina SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 10 Florida SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 12 Georgia-Cumberland P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 14 Gulf States 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 16 Kentucky-Tennessee FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 303-6611 18 South Atlantic 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF EWS 20 South Central HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 22 Southeastern 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD COLLEGE (256) 726-7000 24 Southern Adventist University 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896
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SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Volume 101 Number 4, 29 Camp Meeting/Summer Camp March 2007. Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to all members. Periodical postage paid at Decatur, GA, and at ad- Cover Caption: [LEFT] Ward Sumpter (left), Southern Union executive secretary; Bill McGhinnis, Committee ditional mailing offi ces. POST MAS TER: send changes of address of 100 president; Gordon Retzer, Southern Union president; Myrtle and Bill Hulsey, campaign donors; to Southern Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 Gordon Bietz, University president, showing his enthusiasm for the new Wellness Center as he jumped on his ceremonial groundbreaking shovel; Ted Rogers, Collegedale city manager; and Bill Hullander, Hamilton COVER PHOTO: NICK EVENSON County commissioner. [RIGHT] Jon Stewart lost 30 pounds in one semester. He is excited about his weight-loss success and the upcoming Wellness Center. [BACKGROUND] Architect’s rendering of the Hulsey Wellness Center
A p r i l 2 0 0 7 • T IDINGS 3 Cover Feature Building Healthier Students BY JAIME MYERS
With his legs flying underneath stairs around campus, Jon realized him, and the wheel of the station- he needed to change. ary bike buzzing, Jon Stewart, senior “I went to the professors in the general studies major, made the School of Physical Education, Health final push toward the end of his and Wellness and told them I was hour-long daily workout. Walking looking for help,” say Jon. to a nearby mirror, Jon stared at his Harold Mayer, Jon’s Fitness for reflection as he caught his breath. Life professor, put a plan together Motivated by what he saw, he said that would help Jon shed the excess determinedly to his reflection, “I’ll weight. Today, 30 pounds lighter, he see you tomorrow.” helps his fellow student with their Workouts weren’t always a own weight-loss goals. part of Jon’s daily routine. Like most college students, the Southern The Start of Something Big Adventist University student always Jon joined university officials, seemed to find himself short on time community, faculty, and his fellow and energy. But, when his weight students on February 19 to break made it a challenge to walk up the ground for the new center. In the driver’s seat of a bulldozer, he christened the fro- ISAAC JAMES zen earth as the future site of the Bill and Myrtle Hulsey expressed their gratitude for having the Wellness Center Hulsey Wellness named in honor of their family. Center, named for the Hulsey family versity’s School of Physical Educa- who made a $1.5 tion, Health and Wellness, he has million pledge to waited for, dreamed of, and worked the Campaign for toward building a wellness center Health and Heal- for 20 years. Now his dream and the ing. dreams of many students, faculty, Phil Garver and community members are about
ISAAC JAMES couldn’t stop to come true. smiling. As dean The Hulsey Wellness Center, Jon Stewart, a student who lost 30 pounds in one semester, bulldozed the first pile of dirt during the groundbreaking of Southern part of the $9.7 million Campaign ceremony. Adventist Uni- for Health and Healing, will be a
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Architect’s rendering of the Hulsey Wellness Center
state-of-the-art addition to the exist- dents and ing Iles P.E. Center and will include community facilities such as a heated therapy members pool, a 30-foot rock-climbing wall, with the workout rooms, and an indoor tools to live track, just to name a few. well. “If
Learning to Live Well students NICK EVENSON “One of Southern’s most unique do develop Ward Sumpter (left), Southern Union executive secretary; Bill Mc- positives is our commitment to habits of Ghinnis, Committee of 100 president; Gordon Retzer, Southern Union wellness,” says Garver. “We are activity for president; Myrtle and Bill Hulsey, campaign donors; Gordon Bietz, committed to having every student life here, University president, showing his enthusiasm for the new Wellness Cen- ter as he jumped on his ceremonial groundbreaking shovel; Ted Rogers, leave here with healthy habits and a the well- Collegedale city manager; and Bill Hullander, Hamilton County com- wellness lifestyle.” ness center missioner. That commitment will be aided is worth by the wellness center, whether it the money living a balanced lifestyle with oth- be through much-needed classroom we’re invest in it,” says Garver. “As ers. and office space for students and Christians we see the connection “Southern is in great need of a faculty of the School of Physical between body, mind, and spirit. We wellness center,” says Erica. “I think Education, Health and Wellness, need to take care of the body like the health [on campus] will improve or through the cooking school and we take care of the other two.” tremendously. It will also create workout rooms that will provide stu- Passing the Knowledge on to more opportunities to actually work Others with the community, and it will help Erica [wellness majors] gain the hands-on Kolcz, a experience we need.” senior with a While it has been a long time in double major coming, the Hulsey Wellness Center in health is a much anticipated addition to science and Southern’s campus, giving students corporate/ the opportunity to live up to their commu- wellness potential. nity wellness “This building will preach manage- wellness,” says Christopher D. ment, came Carey, vice president for advance- to Southern ment. “This is the hands and feet of with well- Christ’s message.” ness in mind. Jaime Myers is a senior English and NICK EVENSON She wants international studies major at Southern Adventist University. Chattanooga’s News Channel 3 interviewed Jon Stewart about his to share her weight-loss success and his excitement about the upcoming Wellness passion for Center.
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of an EducationBY KATIE SHAW
Florida Hospital College of College to pursue a degree in nuclear college, and we can show them that Health Sciences (FHCHS) is commit- medicine technology. She completed they can.” ted to providing quality education to her associate’s degree in 2005 and The many heartfelt donations of its students. A significant part of the is now looking forward to complet- caring individuals help our students College’s founding mission was to ing her bachelor of science in health achieve their dreams. offer affordable Seventh-day Adven- sciences this month. “I chose FHCHS Katie Shaw is the director of re- tist education, allowing its students to because it made Adventist education cruiting at Florida Hospital College of graduate with minimal debt. How- affordable,” she stated. “Also, I really Health Sciences. ever, some students still face tremen- appreciate the opportunity to be dous financial obstacles to realize involved in campus life as part of the their dream of a Christian education. campus ministries team.” Through generous gifts do- Bridgette Smart has also ben- nated by friends of the institution, efited from the Jean W. Iles Schol- endowed scholarships have been arship. She first found out about established. One such friend is Jean Florida Hospital College through her Walton Iles. In 1941, when World subscription to Southern Tidings. War II became the focus of American A former member of the Belvedere life, Iles entered a program to fulfill church in Decatur, Georgia, Bridgette her ambition to become a nurse. She decided to pursue her dream of graduated with honors and pursued becoming a nurse. She graduated various health-related endeavors dur- in December, 2006, and is cur- ing her successful career. Because of rently working as a nurse tech while her love for healthcare and her desire studying for her state board exam. Marley and Beverly Soper, donors of an endowed scholarship, enjoy the positive to help others fulfill their goals in this “Receiving the Iles scholarship was impact their gift has made on Florida field, the Iles family donated a sub- a real blessing to me,” Bridgette ac- Hospital College students. stantial monetary gift to the College. knowledged. “It really helped me to Irma Montoya is a recipient of pay my tuition costs.” the Jean W. Iles Scholarship. Irma During the 2005-2006 school Scholarships graduated in 2003 from Walker year, $6.8 million was distributed to • Florida Hospital College Memorial Academy in Avon Park, Florida Hospital College students. Endowed Scholarships Florida, and came to Florida Hospital More than $23,000 was granted to • Florida Hospital Credit Union the recipients Scholarship of endowed • Jean W. Iles Scholarship Marley scholarships. and Beverly Soper Scholarship “I love to help • Trent Tindell Scholarship students reach • Emily Reeves Tremml their educa- Scholarship tional goals,” • Susan J. Kintner Scholarship stated Starr • William H. Coleman and the Bender, direc- West Orlando Rotary Club tor of financial Scholarship aid. “There • Frances and William J. Green are students Trust Scholarship Fund who don’t • Winter Park Memorial Hospital think that they Irma Montoya is a recipient of the Jean W. Iles Scholarship. She will Auxiliary Scholarship graduate this month with her bachelor of science in health sciences. can make it in
6 T I D I N G S • A p r i l 2 0 0 7 Southern Union Feature Having Nothing – Possessing Everything Giving the Gift BY JOY SEARCIE
of an EducationBY KATIE SHAW A cluster of more She had so little herself, fence around the school’s perimeter, than 50 children huddle but she knew that their and scholarships for students). She together on the hard con- only hope was an educa- provided a longer list of needs which crete floor, excited about tion. She says God gave included uniforms, blankets, comput- their first day of school. her a dream to build a ers, and a well for safe drinking water, They sing songs to learn school, and in 1987 she just to name a few. However, amidst the alphabet, and clap started UNIFAT with 30 all the needs, Abitimo ends her story their hands to the rhythm children and a classroom with humility by saying, “I am so of their only teacher. They under a tree. God later rich.” What a surprising conclusion to have few desks, worn blessed her with land to a long description of what she does books, few pencils, an build the school, pro- not have. Abitimo explained that she old blackboard, unreliable Abitimo Rebecca Odong- vided donations, and she was witnessing God’s full provision electricity, and none of kara, founder of UNIFAT started construction of the and his fulfillment of His promise to the comforts we find here Elementary School and a school. UNIFAT has now finish the school through the love and in our elementary schools. parent to many orphans. grown to almost 1,500 generosity that complete strangers They have so little, yet students, and provides across the globe were expressing to they sing with an insatiable desire to low-cost, quality education for the very her. She was experiencing the power learn, and relish the treasure of an poor. However, the school is still in of God’s provision and living the testi- education and the refuge and warmth dire need of completion; classrooms mony described in II Corinthians 6:10 of their school. are overcrowded; and there are few “…Having nothing and yet possessing These are the children of Gulu, materials such as textbooks, stationery, everything.” Abitimo’s faith in God Uganda. They attend the UNIFAT desks, chairs, and teaching guides. was making what seemed impossible, elementary school, one of the few Doors are missing from doorways and possible. Our church members have schools that provides assistance to glass panes from windows. Abitimo learned so much about faith and God’s orphans and needy children. Gulu is would love to complete the school; plan and provision by committing to situated in the northern part of Uganda add more classrooms; and build a this partnership. and has fallen victim to civil strife for library and furnish it with books, We invite you to join us to com- almost 20 years. A religious group computers, and musical instruments. plete the UNIFAT Elementary School known as the Lord’s Resistance Army As she has been doing for many years, and to become a part of God’s plan in (LRA) has been waging war against the Abitimo waits patiently for God’s pro- giving hope to thousands of children Ugandan government by carrying out vision. in Gulu, Uganda. horrific acts, including child abduction In 2006, under the leadership For more information on Mission for its war effort, forcing them to fight, of Todd Leonard, pastor; and Keith Gulu, visit www.buckheadcommunity- carry supplies, and serve as sex slaves. Wood, Ph.D., church leaders at the fellowship.org or call 404-943-0002. Exacerbating the already deplorable Buckhead Community Fellowship situation is the AIDS pandemic which church located in Atlanta, Georgia, has led to a multitude of orphans in formed an international ministry team. the area. The small town of Gulu A church member who met Abitimo has become a refuge for orphans and years ago in Uganda informed us children fleeing forced servitude, and of her project. In November 2006, thus increasing the demand for more Abitimo found herself on her way to schools in the town. Atlanta, Georgia, to participate in a The local community desperately special fundraising campaign called needed help. The answer came from Mission Gulu. She met our church a simple, quiet, and gentle woman members and learned more about named Abitimo Rebecca Odongkara. our desire to partner with her and The students of Gulu, Uganda, enjoy- Despite the magnitude of the problems help meet some of their basic and ing the teaching routine at the UNIFAT in Gulu, Abitimo had a simple dream. most urgent needs (i.e., books, a Elementary School.
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Carolina News
Hendersonville Youth Answer the Call Hendersonville, N.C., youth are leading the way in evangelism. First, it was an evangelistic campaign held in the Hendersonville church, where more than 200 attended the nightly event. Then, in October the youth traveled to West Vir- ginia to hold a two-week series there. Now, the same young people are prepar- ing to travel to Mexico to bring their newly acquired evangelistic experience to that country. “The evangelistic events were entirely youth led,” states Jorge Baute, associate pastor. The idea RON QUICK was sparked when several ers and support staff. The Spirit at work. One young them that, “God does not of the youth went to the series they selected to person exclaimed, “No call to great success, but to General Youth Conference preach, “New Beginnings,” human words can describe faithfulness.” (GYC). It was there that the is produced by ShareHIM the majesty and awe of His As a result of their se- challenge was presented to and designed for young presence as we began to ries, the youth-led evange- hold an evangelistic series. preachers. They chose the speak.” listic team had the thrill of “The youth didn’t hesitate . “Abundant Living” health The only regret ex- witnessing several bap- . . they took the challenge,” series for the health pre- pressed by the young evan- tisms. They were very glad Baute continued. sentations. gelistic team was the desire they had answered the call. Within months the The Hendersonville that more visitors from the —BY RON QUICK young evangelistic team youth knew they were community would have had chosen their speak- experiencing the Holy attended. Baute reminded Carolina Healthcare Meets at Hilton Head
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The Breadshoppe Café Opens in Kernersville RON QUICK
When the “OPEN” sign is on at the Breadshoppe Café in Kernersville, you can count on camara- derie and a big dose of Christian fellowship. Plus, you won’t want to miss the live music, which is performed every hour, on-the-hour. Susie Shumate and Kathy and Jeff Raible enjoy the music of Kathy Russell. In the background are Don Davis, pastor, and his wife, Robin.
The neon “OPEN” enjoy a wide variety of ago. The unique mixture sign shines brightly at table games. Or, they may of good food, live music, Transitions the Breadshoppe Café. want to slip over to the poets, and artists, proved Hungry for a change? Actually, the sign for this Breadshoppe Café Read- to be a popular gather- unique café is brightly lit ing Lounge and indulge ing spot for teens and If your life needs some every first Saturday night in a good book or engage adults. When the couple zest—some new spiritual of the month, inviting the in conversation with a moved to Kernersville, nutrition—the Kernersville community to stop by. friend. they brought the idea for Saturday morning Transi- The Breadshoppe Café, When the “OPEN” this unusual community tions Bible Fellowship at sponsored by the Kern- sign is on at the Bread- outreach with them. the Breadshoppe Café is ersville, N.C., church, is shoppe Café, you can Now, once again The the place to be. Refresh- designed to be a Christian count on camaraderie and Breadshoppe Café sets out ments are served as the fun place for families of a big dose of Christian fel- to meet that special need Good News of Christ’s all faiths to come for fel- lowship and atmosphere. for Christian families and grace, forgiveness, accep- lowship and good food. And, you won’t want artists to gather and share tance, and love are studied. This is not your aver- to miss the live music, their talents and stories, “It is written: ‘Man age café, however. It’s a performed every hour, and to slow down and does not live by bread unique place where you on-the-hour. Local talent enjoy some good old-fash- alone, but on every word can go to enjoy home- is invited to perform at ioned Christian fellowship. that comes from the mouth made soups, vegetarian the Breadshoppe Café, so The Breadshoppe Café is of God.’” Matthew 4:4 hot-dogs and burgers, there is always something under the leadership team (NIV) “Then Jesus de- a wide variety of iced new to enjoy. of Bruce and Carol Free- clared, ‘I am the bread of drinks and shakes, and of The original Bread- man and Brad and Diane life. He who comes to me course, all the popcorn shoppe Café started in the Anderson. will never go hungry.’” you care to enjoy. Washington, D.C., area by —BY RON QUICK John 3:36 (NIV) Along with the fine Bruce and Carol Free- So, how is your spiri- food, patrons can also man more than 30 years tual nutrition?
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Florida News
Fort Myers Church Hosts Mission Pageant Portuguese mission groups, led by Art Grayman and Sandro Morais. Grayman also directed the Sabbath school pro- gram and helped organize the parade. Leo Ranzolin, a Fort Myers church elder and former General Conference vice president, organized the event and presented a message appeal to mem- bers for a commitment that
JACK SCHOMAKER would bring an outpouring The Fort Myers, Fla., church International Mission Pageant program was narrated by the head of the Holy Spirit and a elder, Simon Witter, M.D. (left at podium), and George Whitsett, pastor (right ). finished work world-wide. Following the program, Fifty individuals in Myers, Fla., church. “God George Whitsett, pas- a potluck of international native costumes from 30 loves you,” the participants tor, and the Fort Myers foods was served in the nations formed a color- declared in their national congregation were joined fellowship hall, which was ful parade during the first language as they carried in the celebration by mem- decorated with artifacts from International Mission Pag- their countries’ flags at the bers of the Port Charlotte many different countries. eant conducted at the Fort January 27 event. Spanish and Fort Myers —BY LEO RANZOLIN
New Principal Voted at Forest Lake Academy Gloria Becker was Florida Conference As- vice principals in aca- voted principal of Forest sociation as a secretary. demics, student life, and Lake Academy (FLA) on She later served as human distance learning,” says Jim February 1, by the Forest resources director and Con- Epperson, Florida Confer- Lake Academy board. She ference executive secretary. ence vice president for had served as interim prin- In 1999, the mother education. cipal since May, 2006. of three children: Kristin, “Our young people “The board noted Devin, and Ryan, accepted need a safe, nurturing envi- Gloria’s outstanding contri- an administrative position ronment in which they can bution to FLA this school at Forest Lake Academy so study, work, have fun, and year,” says Mike Cauley, her schedule would align build lifelong friendships,” Florida Conference presi- more closely with that of says Becker. “Forest Lake dent and board chairman. Gloria Becker her family. During the past provides these things.” “With great confidence in eight years, she has carried “Whatever her role, it is her leadership, the board Lake Academy in 1976 and responsibilities in human clear to us that Mrs. Becker appointed her to a three- attended Southern Mission- resources, public relations, loves Forest Lake,” says year term as principal.” ary College (now Southern recruitment, admissions, senior Danielle Jones. “We Born in Havana, Cuba, Adventist University) where safety, and alumni and are confident she will bring Becker’s family came to she met Jim, her husband. development. that love into all aspects of the United States when After the young couple “Gloria’s administrative the principal position.” she was three months old. settled in Orlando, Fla., expertise will be supple- —BY DANIELLE JONES AND- She graduated from Forest Becker was hired at the mented by three seasoned MARTIN BUTLER
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Florida News
Students Correspond with Air Force Captain Students in Adele Jennings’ K–2 class at the Port Charlotte, Fla., Adven- tist School have gained a unique education on world events through correspon- dence with a United States Air Force captain. The adventure began last summer when Jennings met Captain April Pontz’ mother, who said, “My daughter leaves for Iraq in September.” Immediately, Jennings envisioned an op- portunity for her students to “see beyond themselves” and become pen pals with the captain. Pontz was thrilled with the idea.
The students’ first as- HUFF LYNN signment was to locate Iraq Briana Brooks, left, and teacher Adele Jennings read the Operation Iraqi Freedom certificate honor- on a map. Next, Jennings ing the Port Charlotte Adventist School K–2 class for their support of Captain April Pontz. Blake emailed Captain Pontz Beerbower, right, holds a U.S. flag flown in combat over Iraq. and told her about each class member. Then, from to say, “We love you.” The just before Christmas when Charlotte County, Fla., she week to week, Jennings response came back, “I Captain Pontz called the hopes to come home soon typed in the messages her love you, too.” classroom from Iraq and where she also anticipates students wanted to convey. At Thanksgiving, sounded close enough to meeting the little friends Each week, Pontz would Christmas, and New Year’s, be next door. “We told her who were such an inspira- reply, often with words of the children created per- how thankful we were for tion to her while in Iraq. encouragement. sonal greeting cards and the sacrifice she is making,” “It’s beyond my wildest When the students told Pontz she was in their says Jennings. imagination how much it learned about “Captain prayers every day. In late January, Pontz helped me to have their April’s” upcoming birthday, A high point of the returned safely to her base support,” she told Jennings. they sent hand-made cards friendly exchanges came in Idaho. With family in —BY LYNN HUFF
Prayer Place Dedicated A peaceful setting for and dedication was held prayer and meditation February 3 during the first was recently completed of four women’s minis- at Camp Kulaqua in High tries weekend retreats. Springs, Fla. Women’s Located near the ministries participants nature center, the Prayer raised funds for five years Place is available for all to construct the Prayer who visit Camp Kulaqua.
Place. Its grand opening —BY LEE BENNETT AFFRON STEFI PHOTOS:
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Georgia-Cumberland News
Atlanta Choir Ministers to Young Detainees In July of 2006, the They are truly a gospel choir they are Atlanta Southside church in and, because of a few more embraced Georgia conducted its first mature members, not just a by the youth evangelistic seminar youth group. young under the guidance of their Shortly after ASGC inmates, new pastor, Chris Montrose. was formed, Keith Nelson, who often The young people were personal ministries leader, sing along to spearhead this seminar. asked them to visit the with the Stephanie Clark was asked Youth Detention Center in group and to work with the praise Lovejoy, Ga., with him. They participate The Atlanta Southside Gospel Choir is reaching out team, and this is how it all agreed, and the members in spiritually to young people at a local youth detention center. began. A few more young who were 15 years old and uplifting people agreed to join the above were allowed to go discussions. praise team for the duration and minister to the young Even the guards began to tween the ASGC and the of the seminar, and then de- people at the center. They participate. There have also young people of the Youth cided to stay with the group sang their hearts out, and been occasions when the Detention Center have been after the seminar was over. soon the audience grew visiting time has ended, and a blessing to both groups. After the first par- from eight young boys to a a few young people linger This group of youth has ticipation during the divine room so full of young girls afterward just to be able to learned to put aside appre- worship service following and boys that there were have one-on-one prayer and hensions and comforts in the seminar, a few more not enough seats. Many mentoring time with individ- order to serve “the least of people joined the group. By uninterested detainees at the ual members of the choir. these.” September, they were too center later remarked that ASGC received special The Atlanta Southside many to be called a praise they heard the singing while permission from the authori- Gospel Choir praise and team, so they decided on in their quarters and just had ties of the detention center thank God for bringing the name Atlanta Southside to come see what was going to allow its members under them to this point in such Gospel Choir (ASGC), and on. age 15 to visit. This arrange- a short period of time, and they also decided to keep From then ASGC de- ment gave them the unique they know He will continue the praise team (with a few cided to minister to those opportunity to present a to bless them in their music more members) as a group young people twice each mini concert with the full ministry. separate from the choir. To month. Each time the choir choir on December 16, 2006. —BY STEPHANIE CLARK date, the choir is 32 strong. goes to the detention center, The interactions be- AND CHRIS MONTROSE Matyases Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary On have 23 grand- Mike and Vernell met at many positions, one of Sunday, children and “The Mecca” in Columbus, which is community ser- February 18, eight great-grand- Ga., where Vernell was a vices leader. Every month, the celebra- children. The waitress and Mike was in she leads the church in tion of Mike decorations were the army, stationed at Ft. packing and distributing and Vernell beautiful in white Benning, Ga. Later they more than 100 bags of Matyas’ 50th Mike and Vernell Matyas and gold, with moved to Cataula, Ga., on food to the elderly and wedding American sweet- Highway 27 to put down shut-ins all over Harris anniversary was held. The heart roses on each table roots. Now their home is in County, Ga. Mike as- event was hosted by their and balloons everywhere. Pine Mountain Valley, Ga., sists her in this endeavor. six children: Michael Ma- The food was plentiful, and where Vernell is a member The Pine Mountain Valley tyas, Cathy Winland, Mitch- the children and grandchil- of the Pine Mountain Valley church members wishes ell Matyas, Lisa Pilcher, dren presented a program of Church. them many more years of Marcia Logan, and Emily music and tributes to their Vernell is very active in married bliss. Moran. The Matyases also parents and grandparents. the church, and she holds —BY DOTTIE WAITE
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Georgia-Cumberland News
Church Members Give Input to Conference’s Vision During January and ference nominating commit- Conference should focus saying, “I think it’s a process February, 2007, constitu- tee. Each of the six districts on. that shows the Church at ency delegates from around selects two lay people and Lavinia Radulea of the work—from the laity to the the Conference met in two Conference employees Atlanta Romanian church administrative aspect of the preparation for the constitu- to serve on this committee, liked this part in particular. Church…I always believe ency session to be held at which elects the officials “I think it’s great that we that if we ask the Holy Spir- Georgia-Cumberland Acad- who serve the Conference. can actually share what we it to lead out, then certainly emy on April 22. These five At each of the pre- think about the future of the the results will be divinely pre-session meetings were session meetings, church Conference,” she said. blessed, and we can move held in different geographi- members had the chance Ed Wright, Conference forward toward great things cal areas of the Conference. to speak with Conference president, found the pre- within our Conference.” According to Steve administrators about the session meetings helpful in —BY BRIAN YOUNG Haley, vice president for ad- progress in the Conference. gaining a better understand- ministration/secretariat, one They also gave input into ing of Conference-wide Founder of of the important functions the vision for the next five needs. “If we don’t have of each pre-session meeting years by placing colored opportunities to get input Heritage is for delegates to decide dots on themed signboards like this, we never re- Academy who will serve on the Con- with the topics they felt the ally know,” he said. “These meetings engage people at Passes Away a personal level, rather than us just talking and giving reports. It’s important for us to listen and to help them realize they can shape the direction of this Conference in the future.” Ray Scarlett of the Augusta, Ga., First church, has served as a delegate Leland Straw three times and shared his Ed Wright, Conference president, listens as delegates share ques- Leland Straw passed tions and comments during the town hall segment of the pre-ses- thoughts on the meeting sion meeting at the Atlanta Belvedere church. he attended in Macon, Ga., away on February 5, at his home, surrounded by his family in Knoxville, Tenn. Greeneville Hosts Fifth CHIP Leland, or “Prof” as many knew him, was the founder The Greeneville, Tenn., evidence that the program Africa, and Australia. There of Little Creek School and church completed its fifth is helping to make many will soon be a program in Sanitarium, which is now annual CHIP (Coronary new friends. England. The health mes- the self-supporting school Health Improvement Proj- This year, the program sage is being carried far and called Heritage Academy in ect) program in February, presented George Guth- wide—making friends for Monterrey, Tenn. with 46 participants com- rie, M.D., who has been God’s kingdom. Straw lived to be pleting the program this featured on 3ABN, as the —BY PEGGY WEST 95-years-old, and was a year. This made a total of graduation speaker. He also blessing to others through- 267 alumni from the five provided a number of semi- out that time. His students programs that have been nars during the weekend. learned many practical and held in Greeneville. Dena Guthrie, the biblical insights, and now Lynda Nelson is the secretary and treasurer of circle the globe sharing the director, with Peggy West as the Adventist CHIP Asso- message of God’s love and her assistant. More than half ciation, reported that there A CHIP training session for the Conference will be held the Second Advent. of the volunteers this year are now CHIP programs in July 26-29, at the Ooltewah, —BY RICK GREVE were from the community— the United States, Canada, Tenn., church.
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Gulf States News
Volunteers Get Hands Wet for Jesus opportunities to pray with stand that many people the recipients occurred. will lose out on salvation, One family was on the way believing that it is too good to the hospital to visit a to be true,” says Fancher. relative who was dying, and Nineteen members, when asked if they’d like to ranging from four-years-old have prayer, they tearfully to 85, participated in the nodded and the volun- free car wash. The Auto teers surrounded them and Zone in Defuniak Springs prayed. allowed the church to use Astonished drivers its water and hose free, found it hard to believe that which they do for non- the someone would go to profit organizations. When Nineteen members, ranging in age from four 85, participated in all that trouble and accept the manager was invited to the free car wash. nothing in return. Nu- send his customers out for merous spectators parked a free wash, he gave items This past fall the DeFu- pose of the free car wash nearby and watched the for the volunteers to use: niak Springs church wanted were printed and handed to volunteers interact with soap, sponges, buckets, tire to express the love of each driver. Martin Fancher, the drivers of the cars they cleaner, etc. Jesus to its community in a pastor, explains, “Just as were washing. Some mem- “Many of our mem- tangible, no-strings-attached Jesus loves us with NO bers wandered over to the bers were surprised at the way. They decided to start STRINGS ATTACHED, we spectators to explain what impact they had on these small and get each mem- wanted to wash our neigh- was happening and offered people by simply washing a ber involved. They wanted bors’ cars with no strings to wash their cars. car, talking, and sometimes everyone to discover that attached.” “Some watched us turn praying for them,” adds “evangelism” is not difficult, Each car wash recipi- away money, pray with Fancher. “They are anxious and in fact is a lot of fun. ent was given a of copy of people, and wash their cars, for the weather to warm, They decided to do a Steps to Christ. No dona- but many went away saying and we can get our ‘hands free community car wash. tions were accepted. Many that this was too good to be wet’ for Jesus again.” Cards explaining the pur- expressed appreciation, and true. It helped us under- —BY REBECCA GRICE
Hattiesburg Hispanic Church Organized An overflow crowd $59,000, but still needed attended the Hattiesburg $100,000 to begin the first Hispanic church on January phase of the construction. 13, for its official organiza- A special meeting was tion as a church. A ground called to rally the members. breaking ceremony was held Troy Peoples, Conference in the afternoon for a new treasurer, came with a check church building which will for $9,000. The rally be- accommmodate the rapidly gan and $1,000 and $2,000 growing congregation. donations poured in. They Two years ago the surpassed their goal and members started raising reached $104,000, ensuring money to purchase land and they could begin construc- Nilton Garcia (left), pastor; Tui Pitman, Hispanic coordinator; build a church. During this tion on their church. Melvin Eisele, president; Troy Peoples, treasurer; and Silvino Bra- time the members raised vo, head deacon, participate in the ground breaking ceremony.
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Gulf States News
“It Was Like Sending in the Marines” Three and second shift. position, which meant a new schedule. A new su- a half years He explains, dramatic drop in pay. pervisor had scheduled him ago when “I needed my “It’s been tough at to work on Sabbath. “What Philip Smyly job. My fam- times, but God has pro- are you going to do?,” one came forward ily depended vided,” he says. To supple- man asked. “What I usually to request on me, but ment his decrease in salary, do—go to church and keep baptism during I knew I he started a lawn care busi- the Sabbath with my fam- an evangelis- couldn’t put ness. He also picks up and ily,” Smyly answered. A few tic meeting, off any longer repairs washing machines, have complained because he knew he doing what dryers, and refrigerators. he gets every Saturday off. would have God wanted Last year he earned, with “I tell them they can get problems at me to do.” his extra jobs, as much as Saturdays off, too, if they work. He was Clay he did before he lost his want to come to church employed as a welding Grice, pastor, and Smyly position. with me,” he says. supervisor at a major tractor contacted the Southern Many of his fellow Darlene has whole- equipment manufacturing Union religious liberty de- workers can’t understand heartedly supported company where he had partment. “It was like send- why he gave up his su- Philip. They both agree worked for 17 years. His job ing in the Marines. They pervisory position—he that through this they have required that he work on were there for me,” says now works on the line grown closer to the Lord Saturdays. Smyly. He adds, “I feel I with many of the men he and to each other. Please Smyly had been regu- made one mistake. I signed trained. But, Smyly uses pray for Phillip as he con- larly attending the Selma a paper which the company these opportunities to share tinues to witness at work church with his wife Dar- gave me before I talked to what God has done for him. and lead out in the Selma lene, and their sons. Then anyone.” Smyly has been One day he noticed all church where he now as soon as church was over able to continue to work, of the men looking at him serves as the head elder. he’d go to his job on the but he lost his supervisory when he went to check the —BY REBECCA GRICE Laurel Women Give Teddy Bears to Elderly For Valentine’s Day, The project was a part more than 137 residents of the church’s women’s of the Comfort Care Nurs- ministries program. Two ing Home in Laurel, Miss., meetings were held to plan received handcrafted bears and implement the project. and cards especially made During the first meeting the for them. women decided on a pattern The bears were made to use for the construction by the women of the Laurel of the bears, and then made church. Children from the a few samples. During the Adventurer club created the second meeting the women cards and, with the assis- brought the bears they tance of the women, helped had started. One mem- deliver the cards and bears ber brought 40 completed to the residents. bears, and another member Afterwards the residents brought 90 bears that needed enjoyed a special program, to be stuffed and painted. which included a devo- The project warmed the tional, special music with the hearts of the recipients, and Pathfinders singing, a puppet those who gave of their time show preformed by the and talents were blessed. Two-year-old Ruth Ann Nicholson gives a hand-made card to a Adventurer club, and clowns. —BY HELEN RYAN resident.
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Kentucky-Tennessee News
Coming Soon: A New Sanctuary After 10 years building com- With a view to good of holding wor- mittee chair; and stewardship, the church ship services in Terry Branch, decided that the original a multi-purpose contractor. mortgage should be paid room, the Mem- Light off, and an anticipated phis First church refreshments monthly church budget broke ground for were provided should be received regularly a new sanctuaryz following the before proceeding with on January 28. ceremony in building the new sanctuary. The Memphis the lobby of the The original mortgage was First Son Seekers existing build- paid off in three years. Pathfinder Color ing. Represen- In 2005 all of the goals Guard opened the Rolf Onjukka (left); Ina McFarland; Ettienne van tatives from the were reached, and a prayer- program with the Zyl; Don Ritterskamp, pastor; Don Taylor, building Bartlett mayor’s ful search was begun for a Pledge of Alle- committee chairman; Corrine Young; David Duffield; office and the contractor. The Lord led and Mark Fraprie giance. Don Rit- Germantown the church to select Stra- terskamp, pastor, representing the youth and Police Depart- tegic Visions Corporation, welcomed Richard Hallock, future of the church, Don ment attended. who will be the general Conference president, who Ritterskamp, Corrine Young, The Memphis First contractor for the project. gave the keynote address. building committee member church moved to its current The construction project Groundbreaking was and representative of the location on Cordova Road is expected to take seven performed by Fred Fields, women of the church; John from its former location at months. contractor; Richard Hallock, van Zyl, Conference minis- Poplar and East Parkway in –BY SHIRLEY TURNER Taylor Dunn, a Pathfinder terial director; Don Taylor, January, 1997. Toy Drive Yields Miraculous Results “Have you counted all at MJA, received a phone decided that the school The toy drive was also a of the toys for the hospi- call from her sister in Olive needed to adopt this family success. More than 400 toys, tal yet? I hope we break Branch, Miss., on Monday, for the holiday. games, and stuffed animals our school’s record for the December 18, 2006. A The students went to were delivered to Lebonheur amount of toys we bring in woman she works with had work. During the next two Children’s Hospital—enough this year.” four grandchildren dropped days, a total of six gifts per to fill all three luggage bays This was the conver- off at her house and child, a trunk-full of food, a on the coach bus. sation at Memphis Junior watched the mother drive tree, and $285 in cash and Two miracles, one Academy (MJA) just days away. These children, rang- gift cards were received. school, one purpose, numer- before the delivery date ing in age from six-15-years- When the officers from the ous children. The students for the annual Lebonheur old, were abandoned one student association loaded at MJA helped touch families Children’s Hospital toy drive. week before Christmas. The “Mac’s” car, the trunk and they will never know. During the past three years, grandmother was unable to the back seat were full. The —BY BRIAN ALLISON the annual student asso- provide gifts for her grand- family was so surprised ciation of MJA toy drive has children and it weighed they cried when all the received more than 1,500 heavy on her heart. The items were delivered. The toys for children who were question was raised about grandmother told “Mac” that Correction: The hospitalized. The students possibly giving some of the she could not believe this author of the article, enjoy the idea that they are toys from the toy drive to happened. “The students “It’s My Very Own,” making a difference in the this family. didn’t know them, so why March Southern lives of others. But, this year A special assembly was would they do this?” “Mac’s” Tidings, page 7, was something changed. called the next day, and the answer was very simple, Jodi Dodson rather Ina McFarland (“Mrs. student body was presented “This is what Christmas is than Julie Vega. Mac”), assistant principal with this dilemma. It was about.”
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Kentucky-Tennessee News
Adventist Literature Goes to Zimbabwe Maxwell Ham- him they were sister’s request. mond (Ndhlouv) really in need of The church over- is a member of the printed material whelmingly responded South Louisville to distribute to to his appeal for printed church and is from the many new material. The church the country of Zim- members and helped him with prepara- babwe, Africa. those attending tion of the materials for Late last year the crusades. mailing and paid shipping his sister, Lorraine, Hammond costs. To date, 115 pounds informed him that shared the of printed materials have in 2002, she had need with the been shipped to his sister rejoined the Church. members of the in the town of Givanda, in She excitedly told South Louisville Zimbabwe. him of the great church. He Maxwell Hammond is standing in the church lobby –BY E. J. HIGGINBOTHAM evangelism op- by one of the collection boxes. began collecting portunities in their Bibles, books, homeland. Lorraine patients sharing one copy periodicals, such related the story of a recent of Adventist World and as Signs, Adventist Review, McNulty visit to a hospital, where were requesting to read etc., and suitable materials she found church-member more. She also informed to send in response to his is new Assistant Lombard Joins Pastoral Team Treasurer Marc Lombard is the new pastor of the Raleigh-Covington district in Tennessee. He and his family came from the Texas Conference. Lombard received his under- graduate training at Southwestern Adventist University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in theology, and minored in biblical languages. After graduation, he pastored for a couple of years in Texas before attending the seminary at Andrews University to Aaron McNulty is the receive his master of divinity degree. new Conference assistant When Lombard returned to treasurer and auditor. Texas in 2000, he was assigned to McNulty is from Port- the Elkhart-Rusk district where he served until his move to the Kentucky-Tennessee land, Tenn., and is a gradu- Conference. During those years, he and his wife, Lisa, were busy, not only nurtur- ate of Highland Academy. ing these congregations, but conducting Revelation seminars, Bible worker train- He graduated from South- ing programs (some of which they developed themselves), marriage enrichment ern Adventist University seminars, writing Bible studies, holding evangelistic meetings, and planting new in 2005 with a bachelor’s congregations. degree in accounting. The Lombards are truly partners in ministry. Together they have written vaca- Prior to accepting this tion Bible school programs. Lisa is currently working on a book of children and position, he worked as a youth programs that can be used in conjunction with evangelistic meetings. business intern at the ABC They have two sons: Josef, 12, and Nikolaus, 10. for the Gulf States Confer- ence.
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South Atlantic News
Whiteville School Celebrates Grand Opening Words of praise and During the past 10 Councilman; Pennie Lister- thanksgiving could be heard years, the location of the Smith; Vanard Mending- in the city of Whiteville school changed four times. hall, Conference president; on Sabbath, December 16, Today Carolina Adventist Manlius Neil, II, contractor; 2006, as the police-escorted Academy includes grades Ronald Sparks, engineer; motorcade of members and K-10 and is partnering with Everton A. Ennis, pastor of supporters of Praise Taber- Forest Lake Academy’s AE21 the Council, Lumberton, and nacle and Carolina Adventist Internet program with cur- Whiteville district; Richard riculum offerings for Berry, school board chair- grades 11 and 12. man; Etta High of Philadel- On Sabbath phia church in Council; Rena morning, church Burney of Macedonia New members and sup- Life Center in Lumberton; Pathfinder Stephen Wing porters met under Robin Young, principal; Da- awaits the cutting of the rib- the portico of the vid H. Hughes, retired pas- bon. permanent Carolina tor; DeMaria LaForte, youth Adventist Academy representative for Praise vice, which was streamed building and partici- Tabernacle; and Bettye Mills. live via the Internet. Praise pated in the ribbon Shirley Johnson, Conference Tabernacle’s services can be cutting ceremony associate superintendent of accessed on its Web site at: Robin Young, principal, make remarks that included several schools, was present and www.whitevillepraise.org as Vanard Mendinghall (left), Leon Ver- dignitaries from the participated in the weekend “The Battle Is the Lord’s” rett, and Everton Ennis look on. community and services. Ken Lee, pastor, was the inspirational ser- abroad. The master and the Whiteville church mon presented by Vanard Academy (CAA) made their of ceremonies was Leon congregation of the Carolina Mendinghall. Musical praise way to the grand opening Verrett, III, head elder of Conference were also pres- enhanced the theme of the and dedication of their new Praise Tabernacle, and he ent for this occasion. They weekend, “We’ve Come This worship center and educa- also served as the building had graciously hosted the Far By Faith.” Musical selec- tion facility. Four years committee chairperson. Praise Tabernacle congrega- tions included songs led by earlier, a “Parade for Jesus” Congratulatory speeches tion for four years in their Praise Tabernacle’s praise by the core group of the were given by Senator R.C. church facility. team; “Somebody’s Sons”; new church plant and mem- Soles; N.C. State Represen- The ribbon cutting “Sweet Covenant”; Praise bers of Philadelphia church tative Dewey Hill; Andy ceremony was followed by Tabernacle’s youth, adult, launched the new church in Anderson, former Whiteville the divine worship ser- and mass choirs. Soloists Whiteville, and publicized included Dianne Chunn, for- the “Dimensions of Praise” mer principal-teacher; Leon revival conducted by church Verrett; Gene Freeman, planter Everton A. Ennis, former principal-teacher; and pastor. Janice Phillips, one of the The two-day event newest members of Praise began Friday evening, with Tabernacle who moved a consecration service in the from South Carolina so that new facility, which featured her grandchildren could at- Carolina Adventist Acad- tend the school. Because of emy students presenting a the commitment to Adven- Christmas program, entitled tist Christian education, the “Calling All Angels.” The members wanted the school, consecration speaker was built first and they plan to Pictured are Ronald Sparks (left), Representative Dewey Hill, Pennie Lister-Smith, Ed.D., Senator R.C. Soles, Richard Berry, Pennie Lister-Smith, Vanard build a sanctuary later. Conference vice-president Mendinghall, Everton Ennis, Robin Young, Shirley Johnson, —BY CHARLOTTE VERRETT for education. Manlius Neal, Andy Anderson, and Leon Verrett.
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South Atlantic News
Berean Honors Community Members Johns Hopkins Hospital in As one Baltimore, Md. His cardiol- of the leading ogy fellowship training was interventional at Emory University School cardiologists of Medicine in Atlanta. He in the country, completed interventional Leggett serves cardiology training at the as a consul- University of Alabama. He tant to the top is board certified in internal interventional medicine, cardiology, and technology invasive cardiology. companies in Leggett was recently the world, and Carlton Byrd, pastor of Berean church, pres- ents the awards to the honorees. appointed by the U.S. Sec- participates as Christopher Leggett, M.D. retary of Health and Human a clinical co- Mayor Franklin has the Services to serve a four-year investigator in clinical trials distinction of being the first In conjunction with term on the National Prac- involving new cardiovascu- female mayor of Atlanta and Black History month, the ticing Physicians Advisory lar and peripheral interven- the first African American Berean church in Atlanta, Council in Washington, D.C. tions. He was recently rec- woman to serve as mayor Ga., honored four African He is involved locally and ognized as one of America’s of a major southern city. Americans who have made nationally in numerous civic Leading Physicians by Black Her leadership in the city significant contributions not activities, professional soci- Enterprise magazine. has been so significant that only locally, but nationally eties, and organizations. He Leggett has partnered she is considered one of and internationally. is principal investigator of with God in saving the lives the top five mayors in the the Cardiovascular Learning of many patients nation- country. Partnership, a community- wide, as well as members Tony Gomez, a mem- based initiative aimed at and pastors of the Seventh- ber at Berean, and employ- educating, increasing aware- day Adventist Church. ee of the city of Atlanta, has ness, and improving access He has been privileged been instrumental in keep- to quality care for African to enjoy 20 years of mar- ing Franklin connected with American diabetics with riage to his wife, Denise the Adventist community, cardiovascular disease. He Cleveland-Leggett, a suc- and facilitated the mayor’s is a member of the Center cessful attorney and entre- invitation as the commence- for Disease Control Centers preneur. Denise Leggett is ment speaker at Oakwood Board of Visitors, Johns the daughter of Harold L. College in May, 2006. Pictured are Bridget Mack Hopkins Medical and Surgi- Cleveland, retired former —BY JAMES K. LAMB (left), a member of Berean, cal Society, American Medi- pastor of Berean. They are and Christine King-Farris. cal Association, National the proud par- Medical Association, and ents of Alexandria Three of the honorees Association of Black Car- Nichol and Christo- were from the Atlanta com- diologists, and is a Fellow pher James, II. munity, and one is a mem- of the American College of Also honored ber of Berean, Christopher Cardiology. He has served were Christine Leggett, M.D. Leggett is a as the president of the King-Farris, the clinical academic interven- American Heart Association, sister of Martin Lu- tional cardiologist at Saint southeast affiliate. He cur- ther King, Jr.; C.T. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. rently serves nationally on Vivian, pastor, who A graduate of Princeton the Professional Education played and intricate University and Case West- Committee, and as a mem- role in the Civil ern Reserve in Cleveland, Alexandria Leggett (left), Denise Cleve- ber of the National Board of Rights struggle; and land-Leggett, Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ohio, he completed his Directors of the American Shirley Franklin, Christopher Leggett, M.D., and Christo- internship and residency at Heart Association. mayor of Atlanta. pher James, II
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South Central News
Church Officers are Anchored in the Lord
Benjamin P. Browne, Confer- Delbert Baker, Oakwood Col- Stan L. Mims, superintendent Nelson Stokes, pastor, presents ence president lege president of Birmingham Schools an appeal to worshippers in Montgomery. South Central Con- Conference president, inspiring men of God. The ference church officers’ shared his desire with the attendees were encour- desire to work in the com- conventions convened in attendees at each event: aged to live for Jesus on munity was evident in his Montgomery, Ala., Jack- “My prayer is that the Lord this Earth. The choirs, discourse. His challenge is, son, Miss., and Nashville, will be the leader of the ensembles, quartets, duets, “Dare to be Remarkable.” Tenn., on three consecu- South Central Conference, solos, and musicians were Listeners were inspired tive weekends in January. and I will be His servant. all superb. The record attendance and Let us worship together, Those overwhelming commitment pray together, study present affirmed this year’s theme together, and fellowship were chal- “Anchored in the Lord.” together.” lenged to Benjamin Browne, Each convention become began at 9:30 a.m., on Sab- and remain bath and ended on Sunday “Anchored at 12:30 p.m., providing in the one and a half days of Lord.” leadership and officer Individuals Hundreds attended the fellowship receptions at all training. took their three venues. Nelson Stokes, pastor stand for of the New Life church in baptism, to pursue excellence in Chattanooga, Tenn., was many responded for re- Christ. the keynote speaker in commitment to Christ, and In Jackson, at the eve- Montgomery at the Lee the officers accepted the ning fellowship reception, High School Auditorium. charge to be dedicated and Barry Black challenged the Barry Black, chaplain serve faithfully in 2007. attendees once more, as of the U.S. Senate, was On Saturday evening, he did so eloquently dur- the keynote speaker in a fellowship reception in- ing divine worship. This Jackson, at the Rose Mc- cluded remarkable events event included a book Coy Auditorium at Jackson of the designated loca- signing for his current State University. tions. work, From the Hood to Delbert Baker, Oak- Stan L. Mims, superin- the Hill. Many patiently wood College president, tendent of the Birmingham waited in long lines for his was the keynote speaker City School System, who autograph. in Nashville, at the Na- is an Adventist, delivered Browne’s vision for tional Baptist Convention an electrifying address this year, “Anchored in the Center, Inc. Saturday evening in both Lord,” surpassed all expec- Barry Black, chaplain U.S. Hundreds were in- Montgomery and Nash- tations at each convention Senate, signs scores of books in spired by the word of God ville. His passion for edu- venue. Jackson, Miss. preached by these awe- cating children and strong
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South Central News
Conference ABC and Nutrition Center Sponsors Book Signing
Ron Dickerson, South has conducted evangelism experi- Central’s ABC manager and family seminars on ences that hosted Walter L. Wright, four continents. gave him D.Div., who participated in Frank W. Hale, Jr., the cour- a book-signing event held Ph.D., vice provost and age to be in the Conference office professor emeritus at The the man lobby, January 23. His new Ohio State University com- that he has book is titled, My Daddy mented: “This magnificent become. It Told Me So. book is the story behind a is a story Wright is an ordained personal odyssey of a boy from the minister in the Seventh- who became a real man inside day Adventist Church by listening and imbib- out that where he has served for ing what his father had to should be more than 35 years as a say. Elder Wright reflects required pastor/evangelist in the Al- warmly on the lifelong reading legheny West Conference, love affair that his father for fathers, Columbus, Ohio; direc- had with his mother, his sons, and Walter L. Wright, D.Div., president of the Lake tor of church ministries family, and with God. He daughters. Union Conference, autographs his new book My and vice president for the shares the challenging Deeper Daddy Told Me So for recipients. Southwestern Union Con- times of poverty, the un- yet are the ference, Burleson, Tex.; timely losses of two of his enormously compelling God wants them to be, and executive secretary, siblings, and so much of spiritual lessons under- can be an encouragement ministerial director, ASI, the days of joy and glad- scored, which are the vital to fathers today. And for family ministries director, ness that made his family connection and support those who are older—it and currently as president complete. that people, young and will be a pleasant fun-read of the Lake Union Confer- It is a powerful assem- old, need to navigate the that will likely walk them ence. In February, 2005, bly of the most passion- troubling social pressures down memory lane as they Wright was elected chair- ate, down-to-earth, com- of today.” are reminded of their own man of the board of Ad- plex, joyful, complicated, Kay Kuzma, Ed.D., father’s words and how ventist Health System. He comforting, and enabling president, Family Matters they shaped their lives.” Ministry, Richard W. O’Ffill, LaFollette, minister, author and as- Tenn., sociate director of The shared: Empowered Church stated: “I’ve always “My Daddy Told Me So is admired the a breath of fresh air that Wright fam- honors the memory of our ily. Now I dads and reminds me of know why. what someone said, ‘Any This heart- man can be a father. It warming takes someone special to story of be a dad.’” how one —BY MICHAEL HARPE man led his family and inspired Ron Dickerson (left), nephew to Walter Wright and South Central’s ABC manager, presents a gift to Z. Kathy Cameron, executive assistant to the president at Lake them to be Union Conference; as Walter Wright looks on. everything
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Southeastern News
Concert Benefits Youth at Tabernacle The walls of the north for a healthy and chaste also elevated the audience Miami Beach Performing lifestyle, while encouraging to spiritual heights. Arts Center rang with the a deep and abiding rela- The Tabernacle praise celestial sounds of gospel tionship with Jesus Christ. team provided uplifting artists during a concert on The retreat will be at Camp praise and worship ses- February 18. The concert Kulaqua March 30-April 1. sions, as well as backup vo- was organized to raise Recording artists An- cals. The Tabernacle band, money for the third an- thony “Toosie” Whigham, led by guest guitarist Dana nual Pure Reality retreat—a Michael and Regina Wi- Reed, provided rousing ac- global campaign designed nans, and Lisa Page-Brooks companiment for the artists. specifically for children, delighted the audience with For more information teens and young adults to various performances. regarding the ministry, foster understanding of the Marina Clunie of Miami, please visit the website at nature of true love, and the Ordained Praise of www.purereality4u.org. Michael and Regina Winans to reinforce a foundation Orlando, and C&S of Miami —BY DOMINIQUE DIAMBOIS perform to benefit Pure Reality. Money Matters Seminar a Success The stewardship de- estate planning with an On Sunday Wayne practical workshops and an partment of the Tabernacle emphasis on wills and trust, Hamilton, esquire; Andrew informative question-and- church, under the leader- insurance, and taxes. Holness, esquire; and Enette answer session. ship of Frances Ryan and Recently elected state Henderson, a State Farm –BY SELWYN David L. Peay, Sr., pastor, representative Ronald Brise, insurance agent, conducted CARRINGTON, M.D. sponsored a weekend of M.B.A., conducted a session financial literacy workshops, on getting started in busi- February 22-25. ness. The idea was dreamed On Friday night, Ange- up by two young people la Forde discussed essential who grew up in the church, principles to become God’s Baldwin English, II, and Sta- entrepreneurs. cey Antoine, and are now Sabbath afternoon practicing attorneys. featured a panel discussion Topics covered a broad hosted by Kester Nedd on range of financial areas, identifying and developing Presenters Wayne Hamilton (left), Enette Henderson, Baldwin including personal finance, talents and abilities. English, II, and Ronald Brise participate in the panel discussion. Miami Bethany Honors Urban League CEO The Bethany church the board of education for past two years. GMUL education depart- in Miami, Fla., pastored by the state of Florida and is Sharon Henley serves ment to assist Southeastern’s W. C. Byrd, recently hon- constantly involved in the as director of this program students and expose them to ored T. Willard Fair, CEO of community, and he contin- which recognizes the out- various programs available. Greater Miami Urban League ues to make a remarkable standing academic achieve- Pastors W. C. Byrd and (GMUL), for his contribu- difference in the community ments of the youth of the David Peay serve as rep- tions to Bethany’s annual with housing and education. greater Miami metropolitan resentatives for the Miami Harvest Ingathering Project Bethany has served as area, by awarding them with Adventist churches on the for Black History in the host for the GMUL’s annual grants and scholarships. GMUL board of directors. month of February. educational program in the Carol Byrd is involved —BY CAROL BYRD Fair is chairman of greater Miami area for the in taping resources from
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Southeastern News
Reach “Invisible” Populations via the Web Is your church’s website several other resources in accessible to the blind and Braille. Rogge also gave visually impaired? tips for Web design, Pow- Participants at the lead- erPoint® presentations, and ership summit in December, print publications. 2006, hosted by the Confer- The group discussed ence at the Rosen Center the impact of making Hotel, learned the impor- Web sites accessible to tance of technology acces- screen readers and screen sibility from Aaron Rogge, modification programs, and information services director learned that through their at Christian Record Services. ministry as communication During the seminar, officers, they too can reach Rogge focused on the grow- out to the blind community Christian Record a member of the MOB, or ing population of blind and and show them the path to Services, the Seventh-day to support the ministry with visually impaired individu- Jesus. Adventist Church’s ministry a financial gift, please visit als in North America, and To conclude the pre- to the blind, provided the www.christianrecord.org or provided examples of vari- sentation, Rogge shared materials for the seminar. call 402-488-0981. ous software and hardware information about the new To learn more about –BY JERI LYN ROGGE tools they commonly use. personal ministries program the services Christian Participants were able to hosted by Christian Record: Record Services provides handle Braille plates, a the MOB (Missionaries Of to the blind, to receive in- large-print magazine, and the Blind). formation about becoming Fire Destroys Campground Watch Out Girl Scouts! Cafeteria The cafeteria at the “Y’all ain’t a real club cookie business on the first in one week, and people Southeastern Conference until ya’ selling cookies in of January. were asking for more. Campground in Haw- front of Winn Dixie,” was Louis Daley, owner Coconut-pecan sugar, thorne, Fla., was recenty the challenge issued to of the Sunrise Caribbean chocolate-chip, and oatmeal destroyed by fire. The Gloria Blake, Pathfinder Gourmet Restaurant in Jack- raisin were the three types cause of the fire has not director for the Breath of sonville, not only offered of cookies made. Of the been determined; an Life church in Jacksonville free use of his kitchen, but three, oatmeal raisin was investigation is still under Fla., by her brother, James also donated some of the favored. way. Florence. ingredients. High demand, the op- The cafeteria has The club went into the The club spent an portunity to witness to the served the Conference’s entire afternoon community, and raise funds camping needs for more and part of an for the Pathfinder club than 40 years. “Many evening preparing are the reasons why the wonderful memories went and baking more Breath of Life Ambassadors up in flames; this is regret- than 200 cookies. for Christ Pathfinders will table,” stated Willie L. Tay- With the help of continue the cookie busi- lor, Conference president. friends and fam- ness—a sweet treat with an When asked about ily, the cookies even sweeter message of camp meeting 2007, he were sold in local Jesus Christ. said, “Yes! We still plan stores, restaurants, If you are interested to have camp meeting offices, and even in purchasing cookies to this June as scheduled.” on a local college support the Pathfinder club, Pictures are available at The cookie labels were provided by Flo-Glo campus. The please call 904-534-5533. www.secsda.org. Productions, a private service company cookies sold out –BY CHEVETTE WILLIAMS owned by Gloria Blake. –BY ROBERT HENLEY
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Southern Adventist University
Southern Sends Furniture to Africa Office furniture that met Dan Meehan of the “This was a blessing to has been gathering dust in Meehan Foundation who be able to have done this,” Southern Adventist Uni- knew of needy schools in says Donald Lighthall, as- versity’s storage is being Africa that could use the sistant director of the ser- put to use by schools in furniture. vice department. “Since no Tanzania and Kenya. Meehan, who is retired one here wanted the stuff, In the past, Southern’s from the freight shipping it was going to a landfill. service department has business, has thus far paid Now it is going where it contacted area non-profit the cost for shipping two can be used.” organizations and offered containers—each filled —BY ANH PHAM them the University’s with between 15,000 and Donald Lighthall stands with outmoded furniture. This 20,000 pounds of South- equipment similar to the furni- year, the department staff ern’s furniture—to Africa. ture sent to Africa. Professor Interviewed for National Geographic Michael Hasel, director on engineering in ancient gies and how these helped tance,” says Hasel. of the Institute of Archaeol- Egypt. keep the civilization alive The documentary, ogy and professor of Near One of the world’s for 3,000 years. Engineering Ancient Egypt, Eastern studies at South- experts on ancient Egyp- “It’s always neat to be is expected to air on the ern Adventist University tian military tactics, Hasel able to break down the National Geographic chan- was one of six scholars flew to London in Febru- things we often discuss on nel in the fall of 2007. interviewed for a National ary for an interview about a scholarly level for the —BY NATALIA LOPEZ-THISMON Geographic documentary Egyptian warfare technolo- public to see its impor- Graduate Counseling Students “Master” Materials Students of Southern due to small class sizes, a master’s degree in coun- at 423.236.2694 or 1.800. Adventist University’s a Christian environment, seling from Southern, call SOUTHERN. graduate counseling pro- evening scheduling, and a the graduate studies office —BY KATIE MINNER gram are distinguishing lot of one-on-one time with themselves. Not only do professors,” she says. graduates meet or exceed Debra Alguire is one national standard scores on of these successful stu- the board exam for pro- dents. The 2003 graduate fessional counselors, but is employed as a school school counseling students counselor at a local el- recently achieved a 100 ementary school. After percent pass rate on the completing her internship school counselor exam. at the school, Alguire was Students are also often of- offered a position. fered full-time employment Alguire saw Southern’s at their internship site. program as the perfect fit. Penny Webster, coor- “I needed somewhere I dinator of the professional could take evening classes, counseling division of the and a Christian environ- program, says this success ment is important to me,” is because of the way the she says. As part of her counseling duties, graduate Debra Alguire teaches program is structured. “It’s If you are interested in students about future career options.
24 T I D I N G S • A p r i l 2 0 0 7 Georgia-Cumberland Feature God Finds a New Home for an Organ BY SHIRLEY NIELSON AND DIANE THURBER
Shirley Nielson lives in Indiana and knowing me, I’m sur- and has been a church organist for prised I didn’t cry.” 50 years. “I really enjoy playing the Nielson explained that organ for church, but the organ we she’d have to contact her currently had was giving me a lot of organ repairman to move the grief lately. I was beginning to dread organ when the salesman playing it each week at church,” she interrupted, “Here he comes said. right through my store.” Nielson decided to go to a piano Later, the salesman and organ store to obtain the name explained that Nielson was of another organ repairman. When an answer to his prayer. He she entered the store, two salesmen had only possessed the organ were sitting there, and one asked if four weeks. Two people were he could help her. Nielson told him interested in purchasing it; she was a church organist, and she however, both men decided put it up for sale on eBay. A man was having trouble with the organ she not to buy it. One said he had too from Indiana purchased it, restored had been playing for three years. His many organs already, and the other it, and kept it for approximately two reply was, “Are you wanting another man didn’t have the money. So, the years before giving it to his good organ?” salesman’s wife suggested he donate friend, the salesman Nielson met. Nielson said, “Well, that would be the organ to a church, but he wasn’t Nielson said, “God is so good. great, except our church really doesn’t sure he wanted to do that. We don’t know what the outcome have a lot of money to purchase an- The Tuesday Nielson went to the will be with this story.” She has in- other organ.” organ store, he had prayed that if God vited the salesman, his wife, and his He asked her, “Do you know wanted him to donate his organ to a family of eight children to visit her what tomorrow is?” church He would have to bring that church. Although they are Christians She said, “No.” person to him. When Nielson walked of another denomination, she’s hope- He continued, “This store is clos- into the store and told him she was ful they will visit sometime and see ing [tomorrow], and if you came on having big problems with her church’s how their gift is being used. Thursday, February 1, we would be organ, he knew it was God’s will that “I’m so excited,” Nielson ex- closed for good. The owner is ill, and her church should have the organ. claimed, “I can’t tell you how happy I they are closing the store. I’m losing Another incredible part of this am.” Nielson visited the salesman later my job after eight years.” story is that Nielson discovered an and gave him a copy of the colorful The salesman offered, “I have an envelope in the organ bench with paperback books The Desire of Ages organ in my house. I’ve already decid- contents showing the Georgia-Cum- and The Great Controversy to express ed I’m going to donate it to a church, berland Conference of Seventh-day appreciation. Her prayer is that God and I’ll give it to your church.” Adventists had been a previous owner will bless this wonderful Christian He didn’t ask Nielson what of the organ in 2004. Nielson said, family brought into her life by an- church she went to; he just said he’d “It’s amazing how God used an organ swered prayers. give it to her church. She asked what that wasn’t working right to find us a “This was one of the most excit- kind of organ it was, and he told her better one. It’s also amazing that the ing things that ever happened to me, it was an Allen organ—much newer new organ is back in another Sev- and I’m so happy that I listened to than the one she played—and she enth-day Adventist church.” She later the still small voice that said, ‘Just go could have it. learned the organ had been from an there today.’” Nielson said, “I was so surprised, Adventist church in Georgia that had
A p r i l 2 0 0 7 • T IDINGS 25 Gulf States Feature
An Aunt, a Book, and the Sabbath BY REBECCA GRICE
Linda Goken, a member of the His commandments. Tupelo, Mississippi, church, was During this time, Jeremiah surprised when she answered her purchased some religious telephone and was asked, “Are you books from a salesperson. “The a Seventh-day Adventist?” When book he loved and studied the Linda acknowledged that she was most was the Bible Readings an Adventist, a barrage of questions for the Home. He studied that poured from the caller, who identi- book all the time and began us- fied herself as Pastor Hope Drum- ing it to get information for his mond. sermons,” explains Ann. Though they grew up keep- Ann felt Jeremiah needed ing the Sabbath, neither Hope, the to start his own church, but she pastor of the Sinai Temple church in didn’t push her husband; she Members and others involved gathered around Mendenhall, Mississippi, nor her sis- prayed, and waited for God to Hope (seated, left) and Charity Drummond; ter, Charity, the assistant pastor, had work. their mother, Ann, stands between them. ever heard of Seventh-day Adven- Two years went by, and tists until they searched the Internet then Jeremiah came home with had Mississippi area codes until she for Sabbath keepers. a light in his eyes—he’d found a reached Linda Goken, whose hus- Observ- building that would make a good band is an elder. Linda called her ing the Sab- place to start a church. The con- pastor, Ray Elsberry. After talking bath began gregation grew to about 35 or 40 to Hope, Elsberry called Mel Eisele, for the people, and Jeremiah asked his twin Gulf States Conference president. Drummond daughters, who were both living in Eisele visited the group, and after family more Jackson, to come back home and several hours of study, he realized than 25 help. Not too long after this, Jere- they were eager to learn more and years earlier miah had a massive heart attack and become a part of the Church. After when their died at the age of 54. Then Hope praying for God’s guidance, the father, and Charity took on the responsibili- group decided to become a part of Jeremiah, ties of the church. the sisterhood of churches in the and mother, One day, Hope began wonder- Gulf States Conference. The late Jeremiah Drum- Ann, began ing if there were other people who Joel DeWild, the pastor of the mond was dismissed hearing kept the Sabbath. She and Charity College Drive church near Jackson, from three churches about the began searching the Internet. Mississippi, began studying with because of his belief in the Sabbath, but he never Sabbath The first group of Sabbath keep- them. On February 3, Ann, Hope, quit following God’s from Carrie ers they found was a disappoint- and Charity, with 12 other family Word. Johnson, ment. “I knew they weren’t teaching and church members were baptized one of the Bible,” Hope says. She and at the College Drive church. “It’s Jeremiah’s aunts. Jeremiah, who was Charity decided to search once more a joyous day for us to be baptized a Baptist minister, loved to study the and to be careful about who they again, and this time on the Sabbath,” Bible, and when Aunt Carrie kept contacted. That’s when Hope found Hope said to the congregation. Ann talking about the Sabbath, Jeremiah the General Conference of Seventh- Drummond’s thoughts were of her started studying and praying. “It day Adventists Web site. “I read the husband, “When Jesus comes and took a while for us to decide what Fundamental Beliefs, and I kept Jeremiah sees how God has led us, was right,” explains Ann. Finally, thinking, that’s right. That’s what he will be so pleased.” one night they received a phone our Daddy taught us.” I knew I had Land has been purchased, and call from Aunt Carrie, and as they to contact the Adventists,” explains plans are to build a new church in prayed together, Jeremiah and Ann Hope. She found a list of Church Mendenhall. Evangelistic meetings felt God calling them to obey all of leaders and began calling all who are scheduled for this summer.
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NADJust Youth Ministries Department Claim Hosts First World Prayer It Conference BY KRISTINA PASCUAL
Thousands of young people. the coming days. Also inside Passion. Potential. Prayer. These their backpack was the book are a few words to describe the Hey Youth! Preach the Word by first World Youth Prayer Confer- James Black, Sr., youth ministries ence that was held at the Dallas director for the North American Convention Center in Texas, Feb- Division and conference direc- ruary 28-March 3. Approximately tor. This was one of the first tools 5,200 delegates registered for the placed in their hands upon arriv- Just Claim It (JCI) Conference, and ing at the conference. The book on Sabbath the crowd grew to is a guide for young people to 12,000. prepare themselves for preaching. Some eager souls made their RICH HERARD Opening up to them the world way to Dallas a few days before Delegates Brooke Wade, Cassi Summerville, Cory of homiletics, the book includes the conference to participate Maracle, Esther Steinkraus, and Leydy Reyes of His counsel on Bible study, prepara- in the Just Make Overs home Hands Creative Ministries, Mount Pisgah Academy tion, and public speaking. improvement projects. Footprints After registration, the del- Youth and Family Resource Cen- stand up for your fellow man. That egates made their way to the ter, a local Dallas faith-based nonprof- is what a Christ-like character is all main hall for the first evening wor- it organization, played an integral part about—helping one another,” said Jo- ship meeting. Each evening after the in connecting World Vision and the seph Adante of the Filipino church in praise band, youth speakers delivered Seventh-day Adventist Church for this Alberta, Canada. Kimberley Newberry the evening spiritual vitamins. The project. Led out by Diana Tyler, exec- of the Quill Lake church in Saskatch- service concluded with an adult guest utive director and founder, Footprints ewan, Canada, agrees. “Even with who affirmed the faith of the youth partners with other organizations in our busy schedules in our daily lives, and challenged with the ministry. Dallas to perform community service- these acts of community service help The evening would culminate with a based projects. “We are very excited people and show them about God’s drama by Mimic Ministries of Colum- to help the love,” she said. bia, Maryland, who gathered talent Seventh- “The volunteers were always from all over the country, including day Adven- working. They took turns taking Southwestern Adventist University tist Church breaks and replacing each other on gymnastics team, SWAT. with this their own, without us directing them,” Delegates took advantage of the project,” said Dave Miller, sponsor from the more than 225 workshops. Options said Phyllis Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference. included everything from puppet Freeman, When the conference officially and clown ministries to youth minis- director of began, teens and young adults from tries development, family issues, and the World all over the nation and 42 countries relationships. Many of the hands-on
CHRIS DRAKE Vision Dal- made their way to the Dallas Conven- workshops spent the morning in train- las. tion Center. The delegates picked up ing and preparation. The afternoon Bruno Romer, from Mel- bourne, Florida, speaks “If you their JCI backpacks at registration. afforded delegates to put their “faith with Raza during Door- are a good Inside they found a JCI t-shirt, note- into action.” Clown ministries for to-Door ministry. person, pad, and program presenting them example, spent the morning learning you should with many options of workshops for how to apply make-up and work-
28 T I D I N G S • A p r i l 2 0 0 7 GARY BURNS GARY
Youth directors from around the world assemble for a group photo at a local downtown park. ing on a program. Later that day, ing young people, discipling them so punctu- they visited the Martin Luther King they can become strong Christians, ated the Jr. Headstart Program Center and and providing opportunities for them program, performed their first show, consisting to participate in the mission of the and sev- of songs, skits, and moral lessons. The church,” said Baraka Muganda, youth eral youth puppet team communicated lessons ministries director for the Seventh-day testified about making the right decision, be- Adventist Church. of how ing patient, demonstrating kindness, Also during the Sabbath service, God had and the importance of perseverance the Bible Reading Marathon conclud- moved in to the enthused three to five-year-old ed with the reading of Revelation 22. their lives children. “It breaks down barriers and Marcus Johnson, from Ypsilanti, Mich- and used allows people to open up and share,” igan, volunteered his reading services them to said Brenda Overstreet of Amarillo, during the conference. When asked reach
Texas, of the puppet ministry. why he offered to read in his spare others in CHRIS DRAKE Another group took time, Marcus said, “I the com- Faith Peters from the advantage of the morn- felt like I needed to do munity Carolina Conference takes ing sessions to learn something. I’m go- for Jesus in a seminar on creative more about homeless- ing to be going to the Christ. ministry. ness in communities. meetings, but during The pro- Darriel Hoy, pastor of my free time I might as gram climaxed with a dramatization the Baltimore Adventist well do something and of three young people who chose to Community Services, get a blessing from it.” give up the world and serve God. led the morning ses- A Sabbath after- “It’s not just about drama,” said sions. The delegates noon parade featured, James Black in his closing remarks. prepared hygiene from Genesis to Revela- “It’s about trying to get youth to care packages for the tion, floats designed by understand and see what’s happening shelter residents. In the Pathfinder clubs and in the great controversy over [their] afternoon, the del- CHUDLEIGH GERRY academies. A bicycle souls.” He admonished the young egates visited the Dallas Riley Kirkpatrick, a student carried every float. people to “get connected to the Mas- Downtown Union Gos- at Southern Adventist Floats included the ter” and to make prayer and salvation pel Mission homeless University, spoke to the book of Mark repre- a priority in their lives. He also chal- shelter, and volunteered delegates. sented by a fisherman’s lenged them to continue their good their time in clearing boat on a bicycle works when they return home. out much needed space. “There is by the Ephesus church in Coving- “There will be no closing prayer, true enthusiasm in doing God’s work ton, Louisiana, and a float of seven because JCI does not end here,” Black by helping the community,” remarked dragonheads representing the book said. “We will pronounce God’s bless- Daniel Stoppelmoor, from the Tampa of Revelation, created by the Gar- ing, but this is just the beginning for First church in Florida. land Spanish church in Texas. The what will take place in your city, your On Sabbath, youth directors from marching bands of West Bank United school, and your home.” all over the world were recognized church in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kristina Pascual is the assistant as the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the south Nashville church from communication director at Texas celebrated 100 years of youth min- Tennessee set the pace. Conference. istries. “As we celebrate 100 years, The closing scenes of the - Melody Argueta, George John- we’ve seen how the Lord has led in conference included a video re-cap son, Jr., Roxie Graham-Marski, Patricia this department in preparing young of the warm memories of all that had Humphrey, and Diane Thurber con- people to meet Jesus Christ, in nurtur- transpired. Musical performances tributed to this article.
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Must be able to Seventh-day Adventist Church’s headquarters has teach some or all of the following: diction, vocal ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed to launched a Web site to connect Adventist lawyers. literature, anatomy for singers, vocal pedagogy, assist director of nonprofit group for a TV The new site, www.adventistlawyer.org, will make it easier for church members to find Adventist lawyers and opera workshop; participation in recruiting health ministry in southern California. and retention activities; present regular solo in different parts of the world and allow the Church Experience preferred. Full or part-time. to easily share pertinent legal updates with the recitals; participate in faculty meeting, advising, Website development and strong computer Adventist legal community, says OGC General creative/scholarly activity and service appropriate skills a plus. Box 1549 Loma Linda, CA, Counsel Bob Kyte. The OGC used to list the names to the college faculty member. For more 92354, or [email protected]. Salary related of all the Adventist lawyers in a book, but Kyte says information on the application process contact to experience. (4) “the day it was printed it was out of date.” Audley Chambers, chairperson, Department of The site now has the names and areas of Music, Oakwood College, Peters Hall, Huntsville, MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRODUCER practice for about 1,000 Adventist lawyers all over Alabama, 35896; phone: 256-726-7282; or e- needed for TV health network seeking to the world, but Kyte anticipates much more to come because lawyers can now submit their information mail: [email protected] (4) combine the health message with 3 Angels anytime. The Web site will also have articles, news Messages. Southern California. Full time. releases, case updates, and a roster for law students SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Oversight of daily operation, hiring staff, to register included on the site. [ANN Staff] seeks nursing faculty members to join our
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Carolina May. 5. DeBary. Cohutta Springs Youth Camp Announcements May. 19. Orange Cove. Staff Training – May 31-June Adventurer Fun Day – April Atholton Church 50th 10. 14,15. Nosoca. Aug. 26. Northwest Dade. Anniversary Celebration – April Outdoor Education – April 17- Conquering the Sin Within 27-29. Columbia, MD. Details: 410- 20. Nosoca. Men’s Seminar—May 19-20. Gulf States 997-8093; or www.atholton.org Jacksonville First Church. Conference Executive Singles Retreat – April 20-22. Details: 407-644-5000 x136. Committee – April 3. Gatlinburg. Tri-City Junior Academy 50th Children’s Ministries Fall Montgomery. MPA Alumni Weekend – Apri Anniversary – April 27-29. We Convention—Sept. 14-16. Sabbath School Training 20-22. Nosoca. are inviting all TCA attendees Pine Lake Retreat, Groveland. Workshop – April 13-15. Camp to join us for a Homecoming/ Hispanic Camp Meeting – April Theme: Preparing Our Children Alamisco. Alumni Weekend. Details: www. 20-22. Nosoca. For Heaven. Presenters: Jerry Outdoor School – April 16–19. tricityjunioracademy.org; 336- Pathfi nder Council – April Thomas, Elaine Kennedy, Oz Camp Alamisco. 665-9822; 8000 Clinard Farms 27,28. Charlotte. and Wilde children’s ministries Adventurer Fun Weekend Road, High Point, NC 27265. Elder’s Retreat – April 27,28. comedy duo. Details: rhoda. – April 20–22. Camp Alamisco. Nosoca. burrill@fl oridaconference.com or Bass Academy Finance Glendale Adventist Academy 407-644-5000 x136. ShareHim Evangelism Council Committee – April 23. Centennial Celebration – May – April 30-May 4. Oregon. Bass Academy Board – April 4-6. Details: 818-244-8671; Hispanic Young Adult Retreat Georgia-Cumberland 24. [email protected] – May 4-6. Nosoca. Complete calendar online— Conference Board of ShareHim Lay-Evangelism www.gccsda.com Education – April 24. Bass La Mesa Adventist Community Training – May 17-20. Health Rally – April 7. Academy. Church 50th Anniversary Collegedale. Monteagle, TN. – May 5. La Mesa, CA. A full Visit www.sharehim.org to Festival of the Family – April 7. Kentucky- orchestra and choir presentation, register. Personal Ministries Rally Tennnessee “I Can Only Imagine.” Details: Hispanic Pre-Teen Retreat – April 14. Cumberland Heights 619 461-5703 for service Highland Academy Alumni – May 18-20. Nosoca. Church. Coalmont, TN. and free seating information; Weekend - April 6-7. CA Academy Day – April 17. reservations are required. Elders’ Retreat - April 20-22. Florida Collegedale, TN. Indian Creek Camp. Complete calendar online— Pathfi nder Camporee - April Camp Blue Ridge 50th Quadrennial Session - April 29. http://www.fl oridaconference. 19-22. Anniversary – June 1-3. All Madison Campus Church. com/calendar.html Kings Heralds Quartet in former campers and staff are Highland and Madison Florida Pathfi nder Events— Concert invited for the reunion weekend. Academy Boards - May 10. http://www.fl oridapathfi nders. April 21. Atlanta Metropolitan Details: 540-886-0771; www. Conference Association Board com/ or call 407-644-5000 x127. (morning). cbrsda.com May 15. July 24. Sept. 18. Singles’ Ministries Events April 21. Atlanta Belvedere Nov. 27. and mailing list information. (evening). “Ye Olde CLA Alumni Conference Executive Spiritual study groups, fellowship Conference Constituency Reunion” – June 7-10. Cedar Committee May 15. July 24. dinners, outings, and more. Session – April 22. GCA. Lake Academy alumni welcome Sept. 18. Nov. 27. http://www.asamcf.org/, Northeast Tennessee Church schoolmates of 1957 and earlier, [email protected], or Retreat – April 27-29. on the campus of Great Lakes 386-789-3235. Southern Adventist Adventist Academy (formerly Homeland Lay Evangelism University CLA). Honor classes: 1937, Florida Adventist Book Training – May 4-6. Center—Winter Park: 800-765- PreView Southern 106 April 1947, and 1957. Details: GLAA Festival of the Family – May 5. – 6955. Miami: 305-805-9900. 5-7. Alumni Offi ce 989-427-5181, or Lakeland, GA. High Springs: 386-454-7956. SonRise Resurrection Pageant www.GLAA.net Frank Fouthall Recognition Shop online: http://www. April 7. – May 5. Valdosta, GA. – fl oridaconference.com/abc/ or SAU Graduation – May 6. Living Free Training (Health) order by e-mail: FloridaABC@fl o Chattanooga, TN. ridaconference.com – May 11-12. Vicki Griffi n. Florida Adventist Bookmobile AAA Graduation – May 18,19. Schedule Atlanta, GA. Sunset April 21. Maranatha in Miami. GCA Graduation – May 18,19. Apr. 6 Apr. 13 Apr. 20 Apr. 27 May 4 May 11 Atlanta, GA 8:05 8:10 8:15 8:21 8:26 8:32 April 22. Fort Lauderdale, Calhoun, GA. Charleston, SC 7:46 7:51 7:56 8:01 8:06 8:12 Lauderhill, Pompano Beach. Korean Camp Meeting – May 18-20. Cohutta Springs. Charlotte, NC 7:52 7:57 8:03 8:09 8:14 8:21 May 12. Jacksonville Southpoint. Collegedale, TN 8:08 8:14 8:20 8:25 8:31 8:37 Personal Ministries Rally May 13. Orange Cove, St. Huntsville, AL 7:14 7:20 7:25 7:30 7:36 7:43 – May 26. Coalmont, TN. Augustine, Palatka, New Jackson, MS 7:27 7:31 7:36 7:41 7:46 7:52 Smyrna Beach. (Southeastern CA Graduation – May 27. Louisville, KY 8:14 8:21 8:27 8:34 8:40 8:47 Conference: Jacksonville Collegedale, TN. Memphis, TN 7:28 7:34 7:39 7:45 7:51 7:57 Ephesus.) Heritage Academy Graduation Miami, FL 7:42 7:45 7:48 7:52 7:55 8:00 Estate Services Clinics and – May 27. Monterrey, TN. Montgomery, AL 7:11 7:16 7:21 7:26 7:31 7:37 Seminars Laurelbrook Academy Nashville, TN 7:16 7:22 7:28 7:34 7:40 7:47 April 21-22. Miami Temple. Graduation – May 27. Dayton, Orlando, FL 7:48 7:52 7:56 8:00 8:05 8:09 April 28. Melbourne. TN. Wilmington, NC 7:39 7:44 7:50 7:55 8:01 8:07
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Camp Meeting 2007 Schedule
CAROLINA May 27-31 May 27-June 2 ...... Lake Junaluska, NC Early morning devotion—Kurt Johnson; Mid-morning service—M. Lloyd Erickson; Evening— Theme: We Shall Behold HIM Philip Samaan Speakers: Shawn Boonstra, LeClare Litchfield, Ed Reid, and Steve Wohlberg June 1, 2 ...... Country Place Church, Pearl, MS Hispanic Camp Meeting I Sabbath Speaker Second Weekend: Mike Tucker April 20-22 ...... Nosoca Pines Ranch Hispanic Camp Meeting II KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE Aug. 17-19 ...... Nosoca Pines Ranch May 25–June 2 ...... Highland Academy, Portland, TN Korean Camp Meeting Theme: Connecting, Growing, Serving Sept. 21-23 ...... Nosoca Pines Ranch Speakers: David Asscherick, Maurice Bascom, Hans Diehl, Michael Hasel, Roscoe Howard, Eastern Carolina Camp Meeting Oliver McKinney, and Kenneth Mulzac Sept. 21-23 ...... Oak Island, NC Seminar Presenters: Maurice Bascom, Hans Diehl, and Oliver McKinney Hispanic Camp Meeting FLORIDA June 8, 9 ...... Highland Academy, Portland, TN Florida Keys Camp Meeting April 6, 7 ...... Camp Sawyer, Big Pine Key Theme: What Time Is It? Speaker: Bill Knott SOUTH ATLANTIC May 25–28 ...... Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, FL June 8-17 ...... River Oaks Campground, Orangeburg, SC Theme: Loving the Lost Theme: Good News…With Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning Portions broadcast live via satellite on the Hope Channel. Sabbath Speaker First Weekend: Emil Peeler Details: www.floridaconference.com/campmeeting Sabbath Speaker Second Weekend: Barry Black Speakers: Barry Black, Shawn Boonstra, Mike Cauley, and James Nix Youth Speaker First Weekend: James Black Hispanic Camp Meetings Youth Speaker Second Weekend: Rupert Bushner Theme: Amando a los Shepherdess Speaker: Karla Nesmith June 8-10 ...... Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, FL June 22, 23 ...... Miami Fair Expo Center, Miami, FL SOUTH CENTRAL June 24 ...... Greater Miami Academy June 8-16 ...... Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL Theme: Getting Ready for Eternity GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Friday Night Speaker: John Nixon May 30-June 2 ...... Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Sabbath Speaker First Weekend: Ron Smith Theme: Harvest Time Sabbath Speaker: Derek Morris Wednesday Night Speaker: Carlton Byrd Northeast Tennessee Church Retreat Sabbath Speaker Second Weekend: Wintley Phipps, World of Praise April 27-29 ...... The Oaks, near Greeneville, TN Ordination Service Second Weekend: Dennis Ross Korean Camp Meeting Youth Speakers: TBA May 18-20 ...... Cohutta Springs, Crandall, GA Women’s Ministries Speaker: Christine Sinclair Hispanic Camp Meeting Hispanic Camp Meeting June 8-10 ...... Georgia Cumberland Academy, Calhoun, GA May 24-27 ...... Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL Ole Time Camp Meeting Pathfinder Camporee June 28-30 ...... Deer Lodge, TN June 8-10 ...... Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL Southern Deaf Fellowship Camp Meeting Aug. 18 ...... Cohutta Springs, Crandall, GA SOUTHEASTERN Sabbath in the Smokies June 14-23 Sept. 14-16 ...... Caves Cove Campground, Smoky Mountain National Park [Details: SEC Web site] ...... Hawthorne, FL Theme: Speakers: Youth Speakers: GULF STATES Women’s Ministries Speaker: May 25, 26 ...... Montgomery First Church, Montgomery, AL Hispanic Camp Meeting Theme: Sabbath Speaker First Weekend: Lonnie Melashenko [Details: SEC Web site] ...... Hawthorne, FL
Summer Camp 2007 Schedule
CAROLINA FLORIDA GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Nosoca Pines Ranch, Liberty Hill, SC Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, FL Cohutta Springs Adventist Center, Crandall, GA [Details: www.nosoca.org] [Details: http://registration.campkulaqua.com/] Junior Camp I (ages 10-12) ...... June 10-17 Junior Camp I (ages 10-12) ...... June 10-17 Basketball Camp (ages 11-15) ...... June 10-17 Junior Camp II (ages 10-12 ...... June 17-24 Junior Camp II (ages 10-12) ...... June 17-24 Cub Camp (ages 8-10) ...... June 10-17 Adventure Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 24-29 Adventurer Camp (ages 7-10) ...... June 24-July 1 Extreme Cowboy Adventure (ages 13-16) ...... July 15-22 Tween/PF Honors Camp (ages 12-13) ...... July 1-8 Tween Camp (ages 12-14) ...... July 1-8 Extreme Teen Adventure (ages 13-16) ..... June 24-July 1 Teen Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... July 8-15 Teen Camp (ages 13-16) ...... July 8-15 Extreme Water Sports Camp (ages 13-16) ...... July 8-13 Teen Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 15-22 SIT (Staff in Training) (ages 16-17) ...... June 3-17 Horsemanship Camp I (ages 11-13) ...... May 28-June 3 Family Camp (all ages) ...... July 24-29 Horsemanship I (ages 11-16) ...... June 10-17 Horsemanship Camp II (ages 13-16) ...... June 3-10 Golf Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... June 10-17 Sports Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 17-24 Horsemanship Camp III (ages 11-13) ...... June 10-17 Mountain Bike Trip (ages 13-17) ...... June 10-17 Wheels Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 10-17 Horsemanship Camp IV (ages 13-16) ...... June 17-24 Cycle Tour (ages 13-17) ...... June 17-24 Horsemanship II (ages 11-16) ...... June 17-24 Junior Camp I (ages 10-12) ...... May 28-June 3 Skateboard Camp (ages 13-17) ...... June 17-24 Basketball Camp (ages 11-16) ...... June 10-17 Junior Camp II (ages 10-12) ...... June 3-10 S.I.T. (Staff in Training) (ages 15+) ...... June 17-24 Water Sports Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 24-July 1 Tween Camp (ages 12-14) ...... June 17-24 Wakeboard Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... June 24-July 1 Horsemanship III (ages 11-16) ...... June 24-July 1 Wheels Camp (ages 11-15) ...... May 28-June 3 Whitewater/Kayak Camp I (ages 13-17) .. June 24-July 1 Teen Extreme Adventurer Horse Pack Trip (ages 13-17) ...... June 24-July 1 Horse Camping Trip (ages 14-17) ...... July 1-8 C.I.T. (Ages 15+) ...... June 24-July 1 Gym-Masters Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... July 1-8 Ultimate RAD Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 1-8 Wakeboard Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 1-8 GULF STATES KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE Basketball Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 8-15 Camp Alamisco, Dadeville, AL Indian Creek Camp, Liberty, TN Whitewater/Kayak Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 8-15 Adventure Camp (ages 7-10) Blind Camp (all ages) ...... June 10-17 Golf Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 15-22 Junior Camp I (ages 10-13) Cub Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 17-24 Gym-Masters Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 15-22 Teen Extreme Camp (ages 14-17) Junior Camp I (ages 10-12) ...... June 24-July 1 Wakeboard Camp III (ages 13-17) ...... July 15-22 Junior Camp II. Family Camp I (all ages) ...... July 3-8 Surf Camp (ages 13-17 ...... July 15-22 Hispanic Youth Camp Tween Camp (ages 12-14) ...... July 8-15 Ultimate RAD Camp West (ages 13-17) ... July 29-Aug. 7 Family Camp (all ages) Teen Camp (ages 14-17) ...... July 15-22 W.I.T. (Wrangler in Training) (ages 15+) ...... Every week Family Camp II (all ages) ...... July 22-29
SOUTH ATLANTIC SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTHEASTERN River Oaks Campground, Orangeburg, SC Booker T. Washington State Park, Chattanooga, TN Southeastern Conference Campground, Hawthorne, FL Junior Camp (ages 8-17) ...... June 17-24 Latino Camp (ages 7-17) ...... June 28-July3 Pee Wee Camp (ages 5-8) Sports Camp (ages 8-17) ...... June 24-July 1 Fun-in-the-Sun Camp (ages 6-17) ...... July 1-7 Summer Camp (ages 8-18) Friendship Camp (ages 7-16) ...... July 8-13 Music Camp (ages 7-17) ...... July 15-21 Super Sports Camp (ages 7-17) ...... July 22-28 Sports Camp (ages 7-17)
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