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VISITOR STAFF Editor: Richard Duerksen Managing Editor: Charlotte Pedersen Coe Assistant Editor: Randy Hall Editorial Assistant: Elaine Hamilton Design Service: THE wring a winter in Ver- Reger Smith Jr. mont, Jason and Michael spent nearly every waking Circulation Manager: NATURAL hour stuffed into bright, fat snowsuits, wooly scarves, Dianne Liversidge Production/Design: WAY waterproof gloves and blue moon boots exploring the Diane Baier woods and creek around our country cottage. The VISITOR is the Seventh-day Ad- ventist publication for people in the Colum- They filled mesh onion bags with suet and nailed bia Union. The different backgrounds and them to trees so they could spy on big, clownish pile- spiritual gifts of these people mean that the VISITOR should inspire confidence in the ated woodpeckers. Saviour and His church and should serve as a networking tool for sharing methods that Jason stood for long minutes, silently waiting for members, churches and institutions can use iii ministry. Address all editorial correspon- brave black-capped chickadees to eat thistle seeds dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. from his hands. With outstretched arms aching, he One-year subscription price----$7.50.

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2 VISITOR, January 15. 1993 Because Jesus Christ is both our Lord and our Saviour: • The local church will be the central focu,, and the driving force of the denomination. • The joy and celebration of worship will Sabbath attract people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evange- listic tool. school • Church fellowship will be so vibrant that retention of members will improve lessons and conflicts over lifestyle issues will come alive decrease. Leaders of the children's Sabbath school classes at the Ar- the children that they shouldn't listen. It wasn't long before lington, Virginia, congregation in the Potomac Conference are the youngsters asked the "bad" angel to leave. using creative methods to bring their weekly lessons to life, The leaders of the primary department are planning to pro- according to the church's communication secretary, Evelyn vide a visual study of the tabernacle, with priests wearing the Robinson. proper clothing and a makeshift altar complete with a stuffed One recent innovative lesson study was presented to the lamb as a sacrificial offering. primary youngsters by leader Linda McNabb and her assis- But the creativity isn't restricted to the primary teachers. tants, Clarice Delaney and Drew Barr. While Delaney taught As part of his lesson to the cradle roll/kindergarten class, Rick the class, McNabb and Barr discreetly left the room. When Sigmon uses word pictures when discussing such subjects as they returned a few minutes later, McNabb was dressed in a how to dress for Sabbath school and church. black cape to depict a "bad" angel and Barr was clad in white, And Eileen Yabut and Faith Sillero teach the junior and complete with a halo, to represent a "good" angel. earliteen classes, where lesson studies and memory verses are Each time the "good" angel made a point on Christian be- combined with special projects to learn about and help the havior and how to treat others, the "bad" angel whispered to mission field being supported that quarter.—RH

FACE TO FACE: Profiles of newly baptized people

Summer Nel- Raul Campo- Robin Calfo, Carl Calfo, Travis Tritch, Laura Tritch, Genevieve sen, Wooster, sagrado, Jer- Middletown Middletown Middletown Middletown Economos, Ohio. Summer sey City Heights, Valley, Chesa- Valley, Chesa- Valley, Chesa- Valley, Chesa- Williamson, looked forward New Jersey. At- peake. A desire peake. Carl, his peake. August peake. After Mountain View. for some time to tending a Reve- to start anew wife and his of 1992 was taking Bible A Revelation her baptism in lation Seminar led Robin to be two children when Travis, studies with her Seminar held in June of 1992 conducted by rebaptized on were baptized his parents, parents and her her apartment and is already Pastor Robson the Sabbath the in a private cer- Carl and Robin brother, Laura building led to putting her tal- DeOliveira con- rest of her fam- emony held in Calfo, and his agreed to be Genevieve's de- ents to use for vinced Raul he ily became their backyard sister, Laura, baptized with cision to be bap- God within the needed to join members of the swimming pool were baptized the rest of her tized into the church and the God's family in church in Au- during August into the Ad- family in Au- church in Sep- community. May of 1992. gust of 1992. of 1992. ventist church. gust of 1992. tember of 1992.

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 3 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVING THE VISION

ur choir was to sing for vespers. ion and began a hesitant march to- other's feet with the rainwater. That meant two hours of trying ward the sanctuary. To this day I'm not at all sure what to keep from splitting the seams But the door exploded open behind made us do it. But I know I've never of my too-tight tuxedo. It was a us, spraying rainwater down the hall- felt the same about communion. Out communion vespers, and that meant way. Miss Robbins, raincoat covered there by the curb, covered with mud, footwashing! I should have followed with mud, stockings torn and hair sitting in mud, preferring to be in the through with my dream of finagling a plastered to her forehead called to us. dorm taking warm showers, God home leave for the weekend! "Dick, David, Bud, Terry! My car is asked if we really wanted to be His And it was raining. stuck in the mud! Please come help servants. He offered clean rainwater, I made eyes at JoAnne, joked with me!" a deep pool of it, dirty feet and hearts David and tried not to think about I don't know that my prayers have that needed to be washed. communion. After all, I was already a ever been answered so directly. We Neither David nor I worried about Christian, baptized and all! Why dashed through the door into the de- how our toenails looked or whether should I have to go through this ar- liverance of mercy. Fred was watching or if we could sit with JoAnne and Donna for the bread and wine. This time we just washed, sat there in the rain and then prayed for each other. David had to return to the dorm with trousers beyond repair. But something drew me up the stairs to the church sanctuary. The deacon was horrified by my hair, tux and bare feet but reluctantly allowed me to enter and sit in the very back pew. The other kids were all up front so I par- ticipated alone, like an included out- cast. Covered with the evidence of my sin, yet blanketed with forgiveness and grace. The bread was too small, yet large enough to remind me of the Saviour who gave all that I might eat. The wine was sparkling and sweet, and in it I saw the cross as my own. The choir was to sing for vespers. I have no idea what we sang. But the communion service God held for me behind the Buick, at the curb and on the back row still reverberates through my life. chaic ritual anyway? The Buick was truly "mired," and it My successes are worthless, The organ struck up our song and took all of us pushing like a band of nothing. Miss Robbins raised her arms, closed steroid-powered penguins before the Only in His service is there true her eyes and pointed to the basses. We beast finally began to move. Then its success. sang our hearts and lungs out for her. angry tires effectively ended our Up and down the scales on music evening. Mud flew and found every Only in the pure blood of His life much too difficult for our little choir. thread of our soggy tuxedoes. Miss can my life be purified. We sang like we were at Carnegie Robbins rolled down the window and Hall for an inaugural ball. We wowed shouted a genuine "thanks" as she Only at the cross can my hunger `em! sped toward her appointment. for self-confidence be relieved. And they liked us. They applauded Everyone ran joyfully back toward and applauded and begged for more. the dorm. Except David and I. Some- Only at the cross can my thirst for So we gave even more! Then it was all how we ended up at the curb in front peace be quenched. over, and communion was beginning. of the church. The drain was plugged, His successes in me are Miss Robbins had to leave for an- the water was already nearly a foot invaluable, eternal! other choral appointment, but she left deep, and a wonderful swimming hole us each with a hug of appreciation be- was forming. We splashed the mud fore she bolted through the back door from our tuxedoes, and then some- Dick Duerksen, Visitor editor, is also into the rain. David and I watched her thing overwhelming sat us down on vice president for creative ministries raincoat flying toward her old Buick, the curb. We looked at each other in for the Columbia Union. Photo by closed the door, gritted our teeth, amazement, removed our soggy shoes Duerksen. prayed for deliverance from commun- and squishy socks and washed each

4 VISITOR, January 15, 1993 SPOTLIGHT ON THE COLUMBIA UNION

Across North America, Seventh-day Adventists are responding to a renewed emphasis on prayer. They are focusing on "Seeking His Spirit for Service" in their prayer and revival efforts. Many are united in a daily prayer watch at 6:15 a.m.

During the Year-end Meeting of the North American Division Committee in the fall, church leaders agreed to place prayer and heart-searching in top priority. They named the concept "Prayer Works."

In praying fora magnificent work by the Holy Spirit, the interest and ambition of the apostles to enlarge the king- dom of God is held before modern Adventists as an ex- ample of cooperative prayer and service. Jesus promised the sending of the Holy Spirit to help us in every way. If we ask for a daily baptism and yield to the Spirit, we will

be led into service for Him. JERRY PAGE Pennsylvania Conference President Jerry Page, a member of the Prayer and Revival Committee, shares with Columbia Union members his personal prayer experiences and responses through the testimony of his wife, Janet. Together they have included a list of how it works for them and can help

you get started with a fulfilling prayer life and friendship with

Jesus.—CPC

ob and I were sharing a room with ing the joy of the Holy Spirit's moving in two double beds at a ministers' meet- her heart while I was resisting and feel- ing in Colorado more than 10 years ing I didn't need a call to a deeper prayer B ago. In the middle of the night, I life. In reality, Janet's new love/prayer somehow thought that my wife, Janet, experience with the Lord was beginning was in the other bed. Still sleeping, I got to get under my skin a little—and cause up and walked across to the other bed and some guilt. Eight months before, I had stood looking down at Bob. used guilt on Janet. We both felt the Sensing my presence, he awoke—and need for a women's retreat, but I couldn't so did I. With a smirk he said, "I won't find anyone to lead out. I'd asked her if tell a soul." she would lead out, and she immediately "I'm going to tell everyone tomorrow said, "No, I don't know anything about about my sleepwalking episode so you retreats or how to lead one." don't distort it!" I shot back with a laugh. "Won't you at least pray about it?" I Janet and I have discovered that when guilt tripped. She agreed to do that, and we start "spiritual sleepwalking," our then three days later I came home and Lord plans spiritual awakenings for each announced it had been voted by a commit- of us. Several years ago Janet was sens- tee at the office. She was not pleased. continued on page 6

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If we keep the Lord ever before us, allowing our hearts to go out in thanksgiving and praise to Him, we shall have a continual freshness in our religious life. Our prayers will take the form of a conversation with God, as we would talk with a friend. He will speak His mysteries to us personally. Often there will come to us a sweet, joyful sense of the presence of Jesus. Often our hearts will burn within us as He draws nigh to commune with us as He did with Enoch,"—Christ's Object Lessons, page 131.

"Sleepwalkers" continued from page 5 But she felt obligated to save me em- felt that God's presence had with- Janet didn't know what to say or barrassment. Because she felt inad- drawn from her, and she asked, "Why, even what she could ask to have for- equate and feared failure of the Lord?" Again, the bitterness and re- given, but she asked the Lord to give retreat, Janet began a daily devo- sentment toward Jeanie came to her her the words. After a little small tional experience that gave her a new mind. But through it, she sensed the talk, she found herself apologizing for relationship with Christ, assurance of Lord was impressing her to go to the not being Christ-like to Jeanie. And salvation and real joy and peace for telephone, call Jeanie and apologize. in the place of resentment and bitter- the first time in her life. ness, like a wave, love came The Lord began reveal- to fill the space between ing His dynamic personal- them. God's power can re- ity and love to her in Gui defines that have increased joy place bitterness with love! life-changing ways. Now Janet was on a roll. Janet's need led her to call and effectiveness in our prayer lives The joy of one reconciliation out to God for help, and He led her to ask me to forgive gave her much more. She her for a few things she felt 1. Look away from self in prayer. began claiming God's she'd been doing that hurt (See Steps to Christ, pages 71, 72.) promise to awaken her a. Praise and focus on the Lord. me. But when she told me each morning (Isaiah 50:4), b. Intercede for others needs. that the Lord had led her and He did. When she that day to reconcile with the needed the assurance of 2. Use the Word of God in prayer. very woman we'd both been salvation, He showed her a. Claim specific promises. praying about, my walls of His character through His b. Use words of Scripture to praise, confess and petition. resistance tumbled down like Word and answered those around Jericho. Now I prayers, leaving her cer- 3. Wait for God to speak. was awakened from my tain that He would also a. Talk less; listen more. sleepwalking. save her eternally. b. Have the Word of God open during prayer for the Holy Spirit In the past several years, One day during a meet- to personally apply Scriptures. we have found great help to ing, God brought to Janet's c. Meditate silently awaiting impressions. our prayer experiences in mind a person she'd had more praise and thanksgiv- relationship problems with 4. Keep a prayer journal. ing, intercession for others, for years. As she sat down (Writing keeps prayers focused and specific.) specific claiming of promises in a pew, it seemed the a. Write specific requests and date answered. and listening to His Word in Lord spoke in her mind so b. Write letters and prayers to God. prayer rather than talking so loudly that she feared much. By focusing away those of us nearby would 5. Pray with others regularly. from ourselves to our God hear. The message was (There is power in united prayer. See Matthew 18:19.) and the needs of others, our a. Pray conversationally—sentence prayers. that He had tried to tell prayer experiences have her previously to make 6. Watch for resistance in loved ones. grown from drudgery to joy. things right with Jeanie*, a. Pray for them instead of trying to be the Holy Spirit or talking Sometimes both Janet and but Jan just wasn't accept- too much. I still have a tendency to ing that the message was b. Ask God if we are part of the problem. drift back toward sleepiness, from Him. but the Lord keeps the awak- In my thoughts that 7. Rest in Him. Enjoy the Lord's interesting personality enings happening along our day, I found myself throw- and unending creativity. journey. ing out a prayer challenge to God: "If Janet is having such a great spiritual awakening, Lord, getting up so early "But, Lord," Janet argued, "she's Jerry Page is president of the Pennsyl- and growing in You, how come she the one who's been so cold, harsh and vania Conference. can't get along with Jeanie?" As we hurtful to me. Why, I even started crawled into bed that night, neither trying to be nice to her in recent The illustration is provided by Dan Janet nor I had any idea that we had months." Since she desperately Houghton from Hart Research Center both been talking to God about the wanted to continue her newfound in Fallbrook, California. The painting, same person. walk with Him, she went to the tele- "Prayer Works," is by Nathan Green, a free-lance illustrator living in Eau Very early the next morning, Janet phone. Claire, Michigan.

6 VISITOR, January 15, 1993 SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO

erald and Isabelle Haines volunteers. don't experience the Mon- Volunteerism per se isn't new to day morning blues. Instead, the Haineses because both served ac- Haineses they anticipate Mondays tively over the years for the Seventh- because they look forward to continu- day Adventist Church in almost every ing their 66 years of togetherness in aspect of church involvement. Jerry's roles they took on at the beginning of duties as a local elder for many years volunteer 1992—volunteering at Kettering Me- found him "doing everything except morial Hospital in Kettering, Ohio. performing marriages and baptisms." This '90s couple in their 90s (at 89, Figured in with those duties in- '90s she's actually shy of the nonagenarian volved occasional preaching. "The first status) relish their active, indepen- time I preached I ran out of words in dent lifestyle. Both still drive. They 10 minutes. Isabelle's uncle had to maintain a cozy cottage-like home, get up and finish preaching." style grow a garden, walk to keep fit, en- Isabelle enthusiastically declares gage in ham radio and needlework, that she delighted in working with children, "and I loved the treasurer's work, too." BETTY KOSSICK For many years Jerry worked as the their anniversary go by un-noticed. superintendent of "It always includes something special telegraph and signals like dinner out." One of the pluses of for the city of Dayton. their volunteer work is that they al- He installed the first ways have a date for lunch at the hos- Dayton police car ra- pital cafeteria. dios in 1933. In addi- "Do as the Bible says and 'come let tion, he worked as a us reason together' to talk over prob- part-time colporteur lems and make decisions together," for many years. Be- Jerry advises couples. sides his sales, he For the Haineses, it would seem gave away thousands that their volunteer duties are simply of Steps to Christ. He an extension of their active philosophy especially enjoyed of life. praying in the homes he visited. The Isabelle Haines, patient library volunteer at Kettering Haineses still strongly Betty Kossick is a free-lance writer liv- Memorial Hospital. support the Signs of ing in Kettering, Ohio. the Times ministry. are devoted to their church and keep Their good health and ability to mentally active with Bible study and live active lives is a tribute to keeping other reading. God's commandments, Jerry believes, Jo Jacobs, director of volunteers at as well as partaking of a vegetarian KMH, says that though there have diet for more than 50 years. "There's been older volunteers, "The Haineses a satisfaction in obedience that brings are the oldest volunteer couple we've peace to the mind and body, develop- ever had." Jacobs also says of Isa- ing good health." belle, who worked at the Dayton, A major secret of their happy mar- Ohio, public library in the 1920s be- riage is family worship. "We prayed fore she married Jerry, "She's a valu- with the children as they were grow- able person in the patient library." ing up. And we bought a farm when Jerry delivers supplies from the they were young, living there for 29 pharmacy to the floors. Of his work, years. Happy memories. The chil- he says: "I get in a lot of walking!" dren, Walter, David and Carolyn, still Hitched on to Jacobs' evaluation of the tell us how thankful they are that Haineses is the compliment that both they lived in the country, away from Jerry Haines, pharmacy transport Isabelle and Jerry are friendly, out- the hustle and bustle of the city." volunteer at Kettering Memorial going people, a good requirement of Isabelle adds that they never let Hospital.

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H arrisburg crusade iCaOS winter narvest

he Pennsylvania Confer- Joy and excitement seem to ence conducted its first cru- abound among church leaders. Tsade in conjunction with the Here is what some have said newly formed Adventist Evange- about the Harrisburg crusade: listic Association (AEA) October 16 through November 21 in Har- "We praise God for what happened risburg. This new organization is in Harrisburg and that the church has a ministry of the Adventist Media enthusiasm toward soul winning," followed Ellen White's admonition to Center in Thousand Oaks, California, Bentzinger said. form small groups to love, nurture and and the North American Division. Monnier, who had previously com- keep these new members. We look While the AEA media ministry may pleted one of Bentzinger's field schools forward to having Dan and Gloria re- be new, the speaker and musician of evangelism, said that having been turn for a crusade r weren't new to through it before helped him im- Pittsburgh in the Pennsylvania. mensely as the host pastor. Pennsyl- spring." Dan and Gloria vania pastors who assisted in the JERRY PAGE Bentzinger, for- six-week crusade and completed the President, Pennsyl- merly with the field school in Harrisburg were Joe vania Conference Pennsylvania McCoy, York and Hanover church dis- Conference, are trict; Joe Whedbee, Havertown/West "The Media currently one of Chester/Grace churches; Skip Dobson, Center is happy to the evangelistic a Bible worker for State College; Bob have Dan and teams with the Williams, Gettysburg and York Gloria Bentzinger as AEA and re- Springs churches; and Monnier, who part of our team. turned to the pastors the Harrisburg and Pleasant We anticipate excit- Keystone State to View churches. ing stones like Har- conduct the Har- Left: Anne Seaquist and Frank Frey risburg happening risburg crusade were married in the baptistry, then as they travel and field school. married to God in baptism as they across North The meetings were submersed together. They came America and abroad." resulted in more than 50 baptisms to the meetings in response to radio GLENN AUFDERHAR and a more united congregation as a advertising. Above: David Scheib President, Adventist Media Center result of the entire church working (left) found new joy in returning to together in outreach. Small groups the Lord through baptism by Pastor "I am most pleased about the per- were formed for the assimilation and Yves Monnier. Below: Holly and Jim Sickonic were one of six young adult centage of young adults that were follow-up of the new members. Head couples baptized during the meetings. baptized in Harrisburg! It is gratifying to Elder Brad Cassell said the Harris- Holly experienced wonderful victory have public evangelism that is targeted burg church has never experienced over smoking after being anointed. to this age group." anything so exciting. She is a former Jehovah's Witness. RON M. WISBEY Bentzinger attributes the success of Photos by Richard Freeman. President, Columbia Union Conference the crusade to the many organized prayer groups "We are thrilled for what has al- and vigils that took place. ready happened with the AEA and He also gives credit for a what will continue to happen as this wonderful crusade to Pas- newly formed organization spreads tor Yves Monnier and his God's last-day wife, Cheryl, who moved message to Harrisburg just six across North weeks before the opening America." night; yet organized, pre- ALFRED pared and created excite- McCLURE ment within the President, congregation in that short Gloria and Dan North Ameri- amount of time. "Yves Bentzinger can Division has an outstanding ability to create an attitude of

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Evangelism Laurel Lake Camp matures into retreat center offerings spark church growth Twenty years ago Laurel found faith, fun and fellow- seminars, field schools and Lake Camp was an isolated ship during the Discovery other valuable activities. "0 give thanks unto the junior youth camp for hearty Camporee. Also, a large number of Lord; call upon his name: outdoor types. Counselors "Church leaders from these non-Adventist church groups make known his deeds among and children enjoyed the rig- states were impressed," stated have discovered the suitabil- the people,"—Psalm 105:1. ors of"our junior camp," which Don Baker, youth and young ity of renting the developing Each year the camp meet- to many Pennsylvanians was adult director, "with the campus. One family rejoiced ing evangelism offering is together in a wedding anni- combined with General Con- versary occasion overlooking ference and Columbia Union the hundreds of acres of west- funds restricted to evange- ern Pennsylvania's forest lism projects. These resources land. are combined with local Your use and support of church funds and the work- the Laurel Lake Camp and ing faith of evangelists, pas- Retreat Center is encouraged. tors and other dedicated Reservations for 1993 can be members. Here is an over- secured through the confer- view of fall outreach activi- ence youth department by ties: calling (215) 374-8331. Your Harrisburg: Dan and stewardship of time and fi- Gloria Bentzinger and five of nances can be used at the our pastors joined in a field Laurel Lake Camp Work Bee, school of evangelism praying May 23-27, (full- or part-time) and working with scores of and by remembering your con- members. "Round-the-clock" tributions to Pennsylvania prayer vigils were held be- Native hardwoods soar over the Pennsylvania Pathfinder headquar- SoulsavingAdvance. Ten per- forehand for specific invitees ters at Laurel Lake Camp. cent of PSA contributions go whom they were notifying to the maintenance of the regarding the church series. camp. "out there somewhere in the beauty, usability and year- On opening night the church woods." round possibilities afforded by was filled to capacity as 600 The selection of this re- our center." members and friends came to treat facility for the 1992 Co- In 1992 five Pennsylvania hear and understand. Ap- lumbia Union Pathfinder congregations reserved the proximately 50 new members Camporee has opened the grounds for special fellow- have joined the Harrisburg ships. On five different occa- congregation. Twenty-seven door of the future to this unique conference-owned site. sions Adventist schools, small home groups have been Nearly 3,000 staff and camp- individuals and groups used organized to strengthen and ers from New Jersey, Penn- the Baker Lodge and cafete- nurture these new people. sylvania, Delaware, Mary- ria, winterized modern cab- New Castle: This congre- land, West Virginia and Ohio ins and other facilities for gation was down to eight or 10 attending members in a Ernest and Faye Blachek's "Dis- town of more than 40,000 cover the World of Nature" dis- people. But during their Sep- Eight new members were bap- Hoyt, through a Revelation play brought camporee young- tember and October cam- tized, and three members were Seminar series beginning in sters in touch with realistic scenes paign, evangelist Jack Du- re-baptized. As a wife was a nursing home auditorium, of the outdoors. Bosque, Bible workers Dan preparing for her baptism, her has added six members to his and Anna Houghtaling and husband decided to go with growing congregation. newly arrived Pastor Paul Christ also. Her surprise and Altoona: The Altoona Rev- Fisher added 13 new mem- joy warmed the congregation. elation Seminar under the bers to the church. A follow- Coudersport: The tiny town leadership of Pastor Ronald up Revelation Seminar is ofAustin (population 300) was Seeley has resulted in four now in progress with Dan selected by Pastor Tony Cortes individuals joining the con- Houghtaling. and 40 Coudersport members gregation and four preparing Lancaster: Pastor Barry for evangelistic meetings, for a future baptism. ., Tryon held a series in the Lan- which had never been held Williamsport: Allentown caster church with 121 non- there before. The non-mem- lay members Ed Reeser and members attending opening ber attendance averaged only Gene Ronning teamed up to Don Baker, youth director, rides night. The members bathed nine, yet the Lord has blessed conduct a series of meetings. the Laurel Lake Camp grounds their lives in intercessory with seven baptisms to date. Four were baptized, and oth- inspecting the union camporee prayer before the meetings. Lock Haven: Pastor Bob ers are being followed up. activities.

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 9 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW JERSEY

Sabbath School 101 New Jersey Conference Financial Report On September 26, New Jersey hosted the Tri-Conference Sabbath School 101 In spite of widespread financial diffi- training culties, the Lord has blessed the New work - Jersey Conference with an eight per- shop. cent (seasonally adjusted) tithe increase Sabbath as of October 1992. school Mission offerings also show a gain personnel over last year's figures. and inter- The Conference Advance Offering ested lay stood at $82,000 at the end of October. leaders At left: Ron Gladden, New Jersey ministries Much more is needed to finance our lo- from Al- director, presenting "The Elusive Young Adult." cal conference outreach and educational Above: Barbara Manspeaker and Herb Shiroma I e gheny helping people register for Sabbath Schoo1101. program. East, An area of concern is the outstanding Pennsylvania and New Jersey partici- sharpen abilities and gain new ideas accounts of local churches and schools pated in 27 workshops conducted by relevant to conducting interesting, soul- with the conference. To operate effi- Sabbath school specialists from all over saving Sabbath school programs in the ciently, prompt payments are needed the Columbia Union, the General Con- local church. from all local entities in a timely fash- ference and Columbia Union College. Barbara Manspeaker, Sabbath ion. Due to increased accounts receiv- Special kindergarten, primary andjun- school coordinator for the Columbia able, higher allowance for doubtful ior sessions were conducted fully in the Union, co-hosted the program with Herb accounts were needed, which impacted Spanish language. Shiroma, child evangelism coordinator the financial statements negatively. The purpose of these workshops was for New Jersey, and Robert Booker, Sab- During the recent executive commit- to help Sabbath school workers on all bath school director for the Allegheny tee meeting, a detailed audit report was levels of local church leadership, chil- East Conference. Lunch was provided presented by the district director of the dren, youth and adult, develop skills, by Hackettstown Community Hospital. General Conference auditing service. Except for a few adjustments that were all life, had felt a void that only Chris- needed in the internal control system, Tranquility baptism tianity could fill. For more than a year we are pleased to report that there were she attended church faithfully, often no qualified opinions stated in this year's Eight persons, among them one en- accompanied by her husband. She cred- audit. tire family, united with the Tranquility its the Sabbath school lessons taught by We are grateful for the guidance and church by baptism on October 24. Gor- Bill Smith and the spiritual guidance blessings of God in our field. don Blandford, the pastor, officiated, for from Pastor Blandford for her decision DOWELL CHOW all but one of the candidates. to request baptism. Treasurer Christopher Anderson, his wife, Eddie and Teresa Duarte, former Joyce, and their son, Glenn, had been Roman Catholics, had come to New Jer- attending the church for more than a sey in search of employment and to live year while also studying with the pastor. close to Teresa's sister, Isabell De Souza The district of Elizabeth, Cindy Lively, formerly a follower of and her husband, Jackson—both Tran- Jainism, a Far Eastern philosophy pro- quility members. The De Souzas in- Rahway and Bethel in moting vegetarianism and respect for vited them to church and soon began action Bible studies. In less than a year, after completing the En- 1992 has been an active year for the counter series with the pastor, district ofElizabeth, Rahway and Bethel they requested baptism. Spanish churches. After the first His- Ronnie Villamil's decision to panic lay evangelism festival in join the Adventist church came Gettysburg, the lay people became mo- in response to Bible studies with tivated to work harder for the Lord, and Ed Keyes, chaplain of Garden as a result, 60 new members have joined State Academy, where Ronnie these congregation. Their goal is to reach is a student this year. Keyes 70 by the end of the year. baptized him. In this district, church members have, Timothy Meliti had received with Pastor Neftaly Ortiz, conducted Bible studies from Pastor four evangelistic campaigns, two Rev- Blandford in Fort Pierce, elation Seminars, three weeks of prayer Florida, before his parents and and a week of reaping. We praise God New members of the Tranquility church with their pastor the pastor moved to Northern for His goodness and express apprecia- following the baptismal service. From left: Christopher New Jersey. tion for our faithful laymen and for the Anderson, his mother, Joyce, and father Glenn, Cindy DIETER HAIN support of the New Jersey Conference. Lively, Pastor Gordon Blandford, Ronnie Villamil, Eddie Communication Secretary NEFTALY ORTIZ Duarte, Teresa Duarte and Timothy Meliti. Tranquility Church District Pastor

10 VISITOR, January 15, 1993 SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

Bradford Lectureship Sligo teaching commissioning service Series, second edition, features Dick Duerksen Some unusual guests were seen at the C.E. Bradford Lectureship Series, which was held at the Burnt Mills church in Silver Spring, Maryland, October 18- 21. Nathan was there and made quite a stir as he confronted Da- vid and Bathsheba with a strong rebuke. We suffered with them through the loss of their son but re- joiced as God brought restoration through the birth of Solomon. The Potomac Conference recently commissioned We saw insights and 12 teachers at the Sligo Adventist School in Ta- felt feelings that koma Park, Maryland, as ministers of teaching. would not have been Gil Plubell, director of education for the North possible without the American Division, presented the homily. Dr. Plu- presence of these spe- bell told the candidates their work is valuable to the cial guests. church because they daily reach their students with Dick Duerksen Another evening spiritual and academic instruction. we were moved as we Others who took part in the service included: talked with a number of friends and Ralph Martin, president; Marvin Griffin, witnesses of the paralytic healed at the vice president for finance; Violet Weiss, pool in Bethesda. We found ourselves superintendent of schools; Elaine Plemons evaluating where we would have been if and Clarence Dunbebin, associate super- he had been a friend of ours. intendents of schools; Norma Osborn, Sligo These guests and others were quite pastor; and John Butler, school board chair. real to us as Dick Duerksen, vice presi- The commissioning service contains the dent for communication in the Colum- same elements as the ordination service bia Union, acted by night and taught us for pastors. In creating this service, the by day how to use narrative preaching Potomac Conference is promoting the con- more effectively. cept that pastors and teachers are mem- This was the second year for the bers of a team whose task is teaching the Bradford Series, which is designed to concepts of salvation to children and their challenge and help Potomac pastors parents. become better preachers. Last year's The Potomac Conference commissioned the fol- series was led by Bradford himself, and lowing educators: Gene Brewer, principal; Betty Potomac is committed to continuing the Lunsford, pre-first; Carol Hammond, fifth grade; series for at least five years. Fred Khandagle, sixth grade; Babu-Rao Chedala- Duerksen's messages were varied and wada, mathematics; Paul Copiz, social studies; gripping. Sometimes he appeared in Zelma Edwards, music; Dennis Hunt, band; Evonne costume, and other times he simply drew Baasch, strings instructor; Rosemary Peterson, art; the pictures in our minds. But consis- Ardyce Griswold, librarian; and Valerie Halliwell, tently he brought us into the story and assistant to the principal. made it come alive. Through the evening presentations and the morning classes, From top: Violet Weiss presents the charge to we learned many new ways to present teachers. the gospel message. Ralph Martin commissions Gene Brewer and Next year's series will be October 17- Betty Lunsford. 20. As always, the public is invited and James and Carol Hammond (left) listen to Alonzo Bethea and his daughter, Carolyn, encouraged to attend the evening meet- former students of Carol's who were her spon- ings. Announcements as to place and sors. speaker will be made through your local Teachers Ardyce Griswold (left) and Zelma churches. Edwards pray with Clarence Dunbebin. MARVIN WRAY The teachers sang a response to the commis- Ministerial Director sioning service. Photos by David Waller

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 11 The following stories were taken directly from the October 5, 1992, Roanoke Times & World News (front wage, even though it's above mini- page). Used by permission. mum." All are Seventh-day Adventists. They subscribe to a lifestyle that Leggett's first Sunday brings smiles, sales relies on fresh air, sunshine, proper rest, temperance, exercise and faith by Sandra Brown Kelly, Staff Writer area near Leggett is empty, but it other stores. combined with a vegetarian diet that Gordon Leggett looked around began filling up before 1 p.m. Sun- Also among the early arrivals includes plenty of water. Leggett-Valley View on Sunday, day. were Robbie Roberts and his fam- Vegetarianism is not a require- and he smiled at what he saw. Cus- Lisa and Mike Rolen were the ily, also of Martinsville. They were ment of being a Seventh-day Ad- tomers. first people through the doors on the in Roanoke to visit his sister-in- ventist. However, Dean said, "It's It was the same way when he store's lower level. law's new baby, Amanda Tyndall. Eden Way's way." visited Leggett-Tanglewood, he The Martinsville couple said He said they are regular Leggett Along with no-meat burgers, soy said. Tanglewood may have had they were glad that Leggett decided customers, so they decided to use sour cream toppings and wheat-free even more customers than the store to open. They shop on Sundays the first Sunday opening to shop for bread—a new product—the store at Valley View. regularly and had been going to a sweater for his daughter. also promotes healthy, stress-free No matter; he was smiling. lives. "I'm very pleased with the Interspersed with religious ma- amount of traffic. I didn't know Shop locked at sacrifice on Sabbath terials on a rack that stands near the what to expect," he said. front door are free brochures on Leggett, who lives in Bedford by Sandra Brown Kelly, Staff Writer Sabbath for almost all other Protes- how to improve emotional and County, is the company's vice presi- On the busiest shopping day of tant denominations, to its schedule physical health. dent for human resources. He has the week in downtown Roanoke's this past year. Handouts on living stress-free offices in Lynchburg. bustling farmers' market, the doors The business opened in June and coping with drug problems dis- Leggett Department Store Inc. of the Eden Way Place vegetarian 1990 on Market Street Southeast. It appear fastest, Dean said. executives made appearances in the restaurant are locked. began 13 years before as a back- Helping people deal with life is company's 44 stores in four states The combination restaurant and porch bakery at the Dean home near "what keeps me going," he said. to lend moral support to employees store has never opened on a Satur- Boones Mill. It was started by Dean Dean believes Eden Way has who were working on Sunday for day. and his wife, Betty, and two of her had spiritual guidance from the be- the first time. Saturday is the Sabbath for the brothers and their wives. ginning. Leggett stores had been among Seventh-day Adventist families that The business grew so fast that When the bakery was started, the rare retail holdouts against Sun- run the not-for-profit shop. within six months the bakery needed Hollins College was solicited as a day shopping because the owners Manager Alan Dean, Eden larger quarters. The families moved customer, he said. When the col- considered it a day for church and Way's only full-time worker, sus- it to a building on U.S. 220 between lege wanted to get rid of two coolers family. pects the store could make up to 33 Boones Mill and Rocky Mount. and an electric oven, it offered them When the company announced percent more money if it opened on Growth has slowed in recent to the Deans. its change of mind, it said Sunday Saturdays. years, but the business isn't mea- "I think that decision was in- openings would continue through It's just never been an option, he sured just by sales, Dean said. spired by the Lord," Dean said. "It December 27 and then the decision said. To Dean and the seven other allowed us to move to (U.S.) 220, would be re-evaluated. "Most people believe the other people who work there, Eden Way and it kept us from ever getting in Leggett said sales in October nine commandments, but they have is a ministry. Workers are paid, but debt. and early November will give an trouble believing in the fourth," said at what Dean calls a "sacrificial "We still cook on the stove." idea of what regular Sunday open- Dean. ings could do for the stores' busi- The Fourth ness. Command- "I'm surprised at how many ment (Exodus families are here," he said. 20:8) advises "I could see how this might con- that no work tinue year-round. This is a crack in should be done the door ... , maybe a large crack." on the Sabbath. Leggett was among the board The way the members who voted "yeah" to Sun- Adventists re- day openings. main faithful to He said some areas of the store's the day of rest business had "suffered terribly" be- is an anachro- cause it was closed. nism in a soci- He said sales of cosmetics were ety where most off considerably, for instance. of the retail "It's a good day for us because community it's raining and people won't be out runs seven days picnicking," said Barbara Zimmer, a week. bridal registrar. The 10-year em- Eden Way ployee was doing her first Sunday operates six duty at the Valley View store. days; it added Usually on Sunday the parking Sundays, the Betty and Man Dean of Eden Way Place. Photo by Roanoke Times & World-News.

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sacrificed one week's va- Reaching out into cation, hospital administration donated another week, and she flew down to what remained the community of the Homestead, Florida, area and entered a world she Ellen White referred to the health will never forget. ministry as "the right arm of the message" She had witnessed with good reason. It is often through the widespread damage in 1989 vehicle of health that people are gathered when she went to Puerto Rico closer to the heart, the center of the to help mend the wounds Adventist message—a knowledge of caused by Hurricane Hugo. Jesus. But she wasn't prepared for Through the years Adventist health- the level of devastation care institutions have been extending this inflicted by Andrew. She "right arm" out to people in need. This described it as "a war zone." outreach provides a wide variety of minis- Carol worked with Red try, from acute care to health screenings. Cross Disaster Relief Services The idea is to touch people where they are in tending to the medical and enrich the quality of their lives physi- needs of disaster victims of all cally, mentally and spiritually. ages, needs compounded by But the desire to help people isn't the destruction of area hos- restricted to neighbors in the community. pitals, doctors' offices and Carol McDonald, Hackettstown Community Hos- Occasionally helping hands reach far pharmacies. pital Emergency Department supervisor, sacri- beyond traditional boundaries to help ficed one week's vacation when she flew down "This experience made me to what remained of Homestead, Florida, to help people going through times of extreme aware of just how vulnerable victims of Hurricane Andrew. She entered a emergency. we are," she said, "and made world she said she would never forget. me appreciate the good for- Hackettstown Community Hospital tune I and my family enjoy. It When Hurricane Andrew barged un- was a very rewarding endeavor that gave than 1,100 people attended Washington invited into the homes and lives of south me an opportunity to help others one-on- Adventist Hospital's Heart-Smart Florida residents, a collective cry went out one. I'd encourage others to become Celebrity Festival on November 8 and for aid. One of the people who heard this involved there, for needs will continue to learned first-hand that low-fat, heart- plea was Carol McDonald, Hackettstown exist for many months." healthy food can be delicious. The Community Hospital Emergency Depart- hospital invited more than 15 local and ment supervisor, and she responded to the Washington Adventist Hospital national celebrities to serve samples of call. Another important aspect of reaching their favorite heart-smart recipes prepared Carol decided to leave the comfort of out to others is the importance Adventist by area caterers. her home and endure separation from her health-care organizations place on helping While taste-testing dishes like low-fat family to do what she could to help. She their neighbors live healthier lives. More lasagna, carrot pudding cake and baked continued on page 15

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ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE Preventive medicine: our important role in the community IN THE COLUMBIA UNION Did you know that heart disease costs the country approximately $14 billion each Adventist HealthCare, Inc. year in direct health-care costs? Here's another sobering statistic: Research conducted (Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers) 9430 Key West Avenue several years ago showed that each employee who smokes costs employers $4,600 more Rockville, MD 20850 than non-smokers yearly. (301) 309-0660 The recent presidential election focused the nation's Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. attention on health care and, specifically, the cost of health 10800 Lockwood Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 care. A myriad of complicated proposals have been offered 9430 Key West Avenue #205 about the best way to stem the rising tide of health care costs. Gaithersburg, MD 20850 However, I believe the answer to rising costs is simple: pre- (301) 681-9760 ventive medicine. Hackettstown Community Hospital 651 Willow Grove Street We already know that many illnesses can be easily pre- Hackettstown, NJ 07840 vented. Prevention can not only lower the cost of health care (908) 852-5100 but, more importantly, can help individuals lead fuller lives. Home Assistance, Inc. Peter Boland, Ph.D., author of Making Managed 10800 Lockwood Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 Healthcare Work: A Practical Guide to Strategies and (301) 681-9602 Bryan Breckenridge Solutions, emphasized the importance of health education Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Kettering Medical Center President programs in a recent issue of the newsletter MPR Exchange. 3535 Southern Boulevard "Focused health education is the single biggest chal- Kettering, OH 45429 (513) 298-4331 lenge facing health care today," Dr. Boland says. "Any health plan or employer serious Leland Memorial Hospital about reducing unnecessary cost must offer health education for members and their 4409 East-West Highway families." Riverdale, MD 20737 I couldn't agree more. In fact, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, along with our (301) 699-2000 sister institutions in the Adventist Healthcare Mid-Atlantic system, has for years provided Reading Rehabilitation Hospital R.D. 1, Box 250 services to the community that emphasize preventive medicine. Shady Grove currently Morgantown Road offers more than 50 health education programs for the community, including courses on Reading, PA 19607 smoking cessation, weight management and nutrition. We also conduct health screenings (215) 777-7615 and offer health education programs for employers looking to simultaneously improve the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital health of their employees and reduce health-care costs. 9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 The most important aspect of each of these services is that we are able to help (301) 279-6000 individuals change unhealthy lifestyles before they lead to chronic illness. Shady Grove Adventist Nursing and When asked to explain what Shady Grove is all about, I often begin by saying what Rehabilitation Center 9701 Medical Center Drive we are not: we're not a "sick-care" facility. Rather, Shady Grove is a health-care center Rockville, MD 20850 that does indeed treat sick people — but which also spends a great deal of energy focusing (301) 424-6400 on ways to improve the health of its community. Springbrook Adventist Nursing and This has been the legacy of Shady Grove since its founding in 1979. In a larger Rehabilitation Center 12325 New Hampshire Avenue sense, this is also the history of Adventist health care. In the book Legacy, which details Silver Spring, MD 20904 the heritage of Loma Linda University, author Richard A. Schaefer discusses the role John (301) 6224600 Harvey Kellogg and the Battle Creek Sanitarium had in establishing the mission that Washington Adventist Hospital continues to guide Adventist health care today. 7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 "The Battle Creek Sanitarium offered both curative and preventive medicine, but (301) 891-7600 emphasized prevention," Schaefer writes. "Patients came to be healed and were given Washington Adventist Nursing and treatments or surgery, but great efforts were made to teach them how to prevent illness, Rehabilitation Center how to promote and preserve health." 7525 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 At Shady Grove, our entire team is committed to continuing this legacy. (301) 270-4200

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continued from page 13 Washington Adventist and Shady Grove were close to a 100 percent increase over Adventist hospitals. last year's results. In addition, the annual stuffed eggplant, participants got to meet "This drawing and the celebration of Kettering College of Medical Arts Mr. Christopher Hewett, the star of the National Home Care Week provide an Phonathon exceeded its goal, generating Belvedere television program, comedian/ opportunity for people to recognize the contributions totaling $24,017—a new ventriloquist Willie Tyler, State Senator efforts of home-care providers as well as phonathon record. Ida Ruben, Olympian Joe Jacobi and a the families and friends of the elderly and host of local TV and radio personalities. disabled, who provide such important LELAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ■ Plus they gathered educational literature, service in the home," said AHIIS Director Leland Memorial Hospital awarded had their blood pressure checked and George Child. "With rapidly rising health- JCAHO accreditation received free recipe books to take home. care costs, home care offers a practical Leland Memorial Hospital has been Emergency department nurses displayed means of providing health care and related awarded a three-year accreditation by the equipment from the hospital's new chest services to those who desperately need Joint Commission on Accreditation of pain center and taught people to recognize them. By offering these services in the Health Care Organizations. The three-year the heart attack warning signals. home, organizations like Adventist Home accreditation is the longest period of After the festival, about 350 people Health Services, Inc. and Home Assis- accreditation granted to hospitals by stayed for a one-hour lecture on preventing tance, Inc., are 'keeping families together.' " JCAHO. heart disease presented by Washington Adventist Hospital physicians Martin HACKETTSTOWN COMMUNITY ■ Volunteer's contribution Brown and Robert DiBianco. HOSPITAL recognized by Prince George's ■ The Heart-Smart Celebrity Festival was Noted asthma/allergy specialist joins County Government sponsored as a free community service. staff Gertrud ("Trude") Durgin, a volunteer and "As a non-profit, church-owned institu- Hackettstown Community Hospital has auxilian at Leland Memorial Hospital, is tion, we feel a special responsibility to be welcomed allergy/asthma specialist John J. the recent recipient of a proclamation from helpful to our neighbors — even when Oppenheimer, M.D., to its medical staff. the Prince George's County (Maryland) they're not sick and don't need hospital Oppenheimer serves as co-director of Council. The proclamation recognizes care," says Trina Magi, director of public the allergy and asthma research center at Durgin for her "record-breaking 8,800 relations. "This event was a fun and the University of Medicine and Dentistry hours of volunteer service" at Leland and friendly way to remind community of New Jersey. applauds her unselfish efforts on behalf of members that there is a lot they can do to He had served as staff physician for the others. prevent heart disease, which is still the National Jewish Center for Immunology nation's number one killer." and Respiratory Medicine in Denver (the READING REHABILITATION "National Asthma Center"), which HOSPITAL ■ recognizes him as their referral center for Hospital stay is insightful for For more information about opportu- "patient" nities for service as an Adventist health- the region. Walk a mile in my shoes ... Lisa care professional, contact the hospital or His research was featured on a recent Lagola, patient and guest relations health-care organization nearest you. Paul Harvey News program, and he was quoted in the cover story of the June 22, coordinator at Reading Rehabilitation 1992, issue of Time magazine. Hospital, spent a few days as a patient in e it* s order to gain insight into ways to improve KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER patient care. She helped staff to better ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH ■ KMC Foundation fall fund raising understand how patients feel when they SERVICES, INC. breaks records experience: HOME ASSISTANCE, INC. "Very successful" is the rating assigned * coping with unfamiliar surroundings ■ Third annual gingerbread house three fall fund-raising events sponsored by * adjusting to different foods and drawing held the Kettering Medical Center Foundation. eating schedules Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. and The annual Heart-To-Heart benefit * choosing which clothing and Home Assistance, Inc., held their third featuring singer/songwriter Judy Collins personal products to bring annual Gingerbread House Drawing raised funds totalling $85,900 to benefit * sharing television and telephone use during National Home Care Week, KMC cardiac services. Proceeds from the * sharing bathroom privileges November 29-December 5, 1992. A Second Annual KMC Golf Tournament, * taking a shower with a nurse present gingerbread house was on display in the slotted for medical education and patient * being in a wheelchair main lobby of each of Leland Memorial, services, totaled $38,000. 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* parking and visiting times for the The Dynamap blood pressure monitor or "excellent" in friendliness/respect/ family features a cuff that is placed around a concern. * learning how to send and receive patient's arm, then attached to a computer, ■ Radiologist receives honor from mail which automatically checks and records American College of Radiology * getting a lot of reading material the patient's blood pressure at determined Bruce Rabin, vice chairman of the depart- * writing an advance directive (such as intervals. This is the preferred method of ment of radiology, has been named as a a living will or a durable power of monitoring the blood pressure of a patient fellow of the American College of attorney) who is critically ill because it allows the Radiology. Selected for his outstanding * being assigned a new doctor nurse to directly attend to the patient's contributions to the field of radiology, needs. Dealing with all these things can add Rubin was named as one of two new stress to an already difficult period. Now ■ Hospital rated highly by consumer Maryland fellows. He is the only Lagola will know first hand how she can publication radiologist to have ever signed on the best help patients and families to be The Washington Consumers' Checkbook executive boards of both the D.C. and comfortable and secure so that they can recently rated Shady Grove Adventist Maryland chapters of the A.C.R. relax and focus on getting better. Hospital highly during a survey of "The experience left me more empa- inpatient health-care providers in the thetic than I ever could have imagined. It metropolitan Washington area. The was a good learning experience," said hospital received high marks from nurses Ways to Wellness Lagola. and consumers in overall quality, pleasant- SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST ness of facilities and staff friendliness/ HOSPITAL respect/concem. Start the new year out right! ■ Center co-director receives special ■ Shady Grove recycles I. Keep your heart healthy by eating certification During the first half of 1992, Shady Grove Dr. Marc Raphaelson, medical co-director a low-fat diet. Adventist Hospital collected 11,049 for the Shady Grove Sleep Disorders pounds of recyclable materials. This 2. Incorporate exercise into your Center, has been certified in the medical amount represents a substantial reduction subspecialty of neurology with added daily routine. Set specific goals for in the hospital's waste-to-landfill volume qualifications in clinical neurophysiology, and means significant savings from solid yourself. If you need to lose weight, a a new subspecialty examination given for waste disposal costs. the first time this year. Raphaelson is one In addition to the financial value of the low-fat diet and regular exercise will of only 227 physicians to have success- program, Shady Grove conserved the fully completed this examination, which speed you on your way. equivalent of 94 trees, 38,672 gallons of tested for competence in basic neurophysi- water, 57,487 kilowatt hours, 331 pounds 3. Schedule your annual physical ology, basic and computerized signal of air pollution emissions, 3,768 gallons of analysis and instrumentation, examination. If you don't have a oil and 18 cubic yards of landfill space electroencephalography (EEG), elec- (figures taken from "Your Office Paper regular doctor, call your local hospital tromyography (EMG), brain evoked Recycling Guide," published by the San potentials, sleep disorders testing and other or physician referral service. Don't wait Francisco Recycling Program and the studies. "We're proud of the expertise that Montgomery County Department of until there's a crisis. Dr. Raphaelson and co-director Konrad Environmental Protection). Bakker bring to the center," said Maria 4. Spend time with those you love Figueroa, Shady Grove Adventist WASHINGTON ADVENTIST and take some time just for yourself, too. Hospital's cirector of marketing and HOSPITAL planning. ■ Consumer magazine publishes high 5. Keep God in the center of your ratings of hospital ■ Dynamap monitor donated by Washington Adventist Hospital received life. seniors club high marks for overall quality of inpatient 6. If you fall short of your goals, A portable Dynamap blood pressure care in a survey by the Washington monitor machine valued at over $3,000 Consumers' Checkbook. The magazine don't give up. Try again! recently was donated to Shady Grove found that 97 percent of nurses, 94 percent Adventist Hospital by the Gaithersburg, of physicians and 90 percent of consumers Leland Memorial Hospital Maryland, Senior Citizens Club. rated hospital staff as "good," "very good"

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CUC Teacher creates "a classroom without walls" A classroom is the last place Rhondda Robinson wants to see her pupils. She'd rather see them conducting journalism seminars for inner-city children, intern- ing as editorial assistants on magazines or working on the staff of a community newsletter. Assistant professor with the commu- nication and English department and coordinator of the journalism program at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland, Robinson urges stu- dents to combine their reading, writing and arithmetic with practical experi- ence. "Maybe I'm living out my dreams through my students," she said, "but I want to make sure they have the chance White bags in the front row of the West Wilmington church contained materials for to do everything I wanted to do." each of the 36 people baptized after the recent series of prophecy lectures. Robinson approaches her time in the classroom like a scientist. She is always CHESAPEAKE entire congregation was invited to take Prophecy and prayer part in a 24-hour prayer vigil that began at 7 p.m. on Sabbath, October 16, and result in continued right up until the start of the 37 new members first lecture by evangelist Lyle Albrecht. Prophecy and prayer proved to be an "Elders, deacons and members of the effective combination during an evange- church family were faithful atter dees listic series that was conducted October who prayed daily and extended a warm 17 to November 21 by the West Wilming- welcome each evening to all of the new ton church in Wilmington, Delaware. people who came in through our doors," "The members of our church wanted Smalley added. "Then, as decision time to touch lives, win souls and make a dif- approached, a second 24-hour congrega- ference," remarked Communication Sec- tional prayer vigil was held." retary Bonnie Smalley. "We mailed out The result? Thirty-six people were 40,000 handbills and distributed 10,000 baptized, and one member joined this more door to door. We invited friends, congregation through profession of faith. co-workers, cashiers at the grocery store And further Bible studies are expected and anyone with whom we might strike to lead to 15 more people joining the Ad- up a conversation to come to the proph- ventist family. ecy lectures." "Praise God for 37 newly saved souls Rhondda Robinson Knowing they could not accomplish and the promise of more for His king- "experimenting, trying to find the best great things without God's help, Pastor dom," Smalley exclaimed. "We rejoice way to teach something, to make learn- Jim Snell and Head Elder Gregory Stag- hand in hand, through prayer and proph- ing exciting," she said. liano made a "prayer committee" part of ecy, as we watch our congregation grow One of her experiments is compiling their preparations for evangelism. The not only in numbers, but also in faith." her own textbook. Robinson wants her students to be exposed to the classics, but she also wants them to benefit from learning about many different kinds of "When my students graduate, I want way up through graduation from CUC literature. In her textbook, Robinson them to know they can apply to any or- in 1982 and receiving her master's de- balances the stories in terms of culture, ganization hiring beginning news writ- gree from the University of Georgia. gender, subject matter and approaches ers and feel confident they can get the Robinson said she can't think of any- to character. job and compete with the best students thing she'd rather be doing than teach- It is important to Robinson for her in the country," Robinson stated. "At ing, especially teaching her students to students to be published. She realizes CUC, we're in a position to do that for be comfortable with themselves. "I want the value of living in the metropolitan them. It's right here at our fingertips." my students to develop into people they Washington area, assuring her students When Robinson was in the fifth grade, love," she said. "When they can do that, of the many places they can get pub- she started writing about her classmates, they can be anything they want to be." lished and constantly pushing them to reporting the news of the playground. WENDI CALBI get involved with the media. This love for writing followed her all the Public Relations

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MOUNTAIN VIEW Students drop pumpkins for science Pupils at the Highland church school in Elkins, West Virginia, read a newspa- per account about a pumpkin drop that was held at West Virginia University by engineering students. In the university competition, stu- dents were challenged to devise packag- ing that would safely convey each of the pumpkins through a 15-story drop. Not wanting to be outdone, the 16 elementary students set to work creat- ing packaging and parachutes for their own pumpkin drop. Design approaches were varied, and enthusiasm ran high as the students worked on this unusual project. The drop was held at a 50-foot fire tower. As a warm-up exercise, students dropped raw eggs, each with its own Mickey and Julia Fell of Hackettstown have served the longest as Meals on Wheels unique parachute and protection ar- volunteers at the Hackettstown Community Hospital-based program--a total of 16 rangement. Three of the 15 eggs broke. years! Photo by Bill Weber. Next, the pumpkins were dropped. Two of the four pumpkins survived the will bring with them a listening ear and HOSPITALS fall, both of which had parachutes and a friendly smile. Meals on Wheels were suspended inside large cardboard "This isn't just a delivery service," re- rolls on at boxes. One pumpkin, which was packed marked Mickey Fell, who has delivered in foam rubber with no parachute, was Hackettstown Hospital meals with his wife, Julia, for 16 years. the indisputable loser. For 20 years--ever since it opened its "People appreciate the service, which is The students had a great time learn- doors--Hackettstown Community Hospi- offered in exchange for a donation geared ing about engineering and are hoping tal in New Jersey has operated one of to each client's financial situation. the pumpkin drop will become an an- Warren County's Meals on Wheels ser- "Some of our clients don't get to talk nual event at the Highland school. vices. And the program just keeps roll- to anyone else," Fell added, "and our vis- CHERYL JACKO ing on. its also serve as a safety check. If some- Teacher Volunteer drivers arrive at the hos- thing seems unusual, we can report it to pital six days each week to pick up the the proper authorities." meals they then deliver to elderly and Volunteer drivers donate about an other individuals, people who are una- hour and a half of their time one day ev- WORLD CHURCH ble to prepare nourishing food for them- ery week to Meals on Wheels. Devotional book selves. And perhaps just as important, BILL WEBER features messages these chauffeurs of good food and good Community Relations to and from women The first of its kind in the church, Among Friends contains 365 devotional readings contributed by 170 Adventist OHIO Cox, who attends the Manchester women from all walks of life. Manchester girl church with her parents, has been at the The list of contributors includes the recovering from Lake Erie Institute of Rehabilitation wives of two former General Conference since August. Every day brings small presidents, as well as the spouse of cur- serious injury progress, and her therapy treatments rent President Robert Folkenberg. Ever since a news story in the June will to come an end during January. This book crosses the barriers of age, 15, 1992, issue of the Visitor related how As a result of this rehabilitation, the culture and ethnicity to make it a cele- April Cox sustained a brain-stem injury girl can now hold up her head and walk bration of friendship among women who in an auto/pickup truck accident on Au- briefly without assistance. Although love the Lord and look forward to His gust 1, 1991, the young child has been speech has not been restored, it is hoped soon return. making steady improvement. that she will be able to attend a school All the royalties fromAmong Friends, A concert was held for her benefit on for the handicapped located about 35 which can be found at your local Advent- May 2. Besides the $1,500 raised then, miles from the family home in Felicity, ist Book Center, will go to the General contributions have come from readers of Ohio. Conference Women's Ministries Schol- the Visitor. The family wishes to thank PRISCILLA HAYES arship Fund to benefit Adventist women everyone who has expressed concern. Communication Secretary around the world.

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NEWS The Family Column New contributions are being solic- sicians affiliated with the hospital for ited for a 1994 edition. Those willing to their participation in a pilot project to write for this book should contact the provide prenatal care for indigent women. Dr. Kay's Q&A General Conference Office of Women's County Council President Marilyn Ministries for contributors' guidelines. Praisner presented certificates to Shady Using the "String Strategy" The editors are seeking personal expe- Grove and several of the 18 doctors in- riences that demonstrate victorious liv- volved with the project during a Decem- Question: My wife and chil- ing in varied circumstances. ber breakfast held at the hospital. dren seem to be arguing all the The program was established by the time. From the moment I walk county department of health to combat into the house until the kids are COLUMBIA UNION infant mortality. Seventy-five patients in bed, a battle is going on some- are involved with the project, 17 of whom where. My wife does not like it Retired leader but doesn't know what to do. If have already delivered a child. Kay Kuzma celebrates "Shady Grove is proud to be involved I try to solve the problem, it only 90th birthday in this pilot maternity program and is makes things worse. I am beginning to dread Long-time church worker and ad- committed to providing high-quality care coming home. I just want a little peace and quiet! ministrator John Toop celebrated his for all women who need our services, re- Answer: Children and "peace and quiet" sel- 90th birthday at a party arranged by gardless of their ability to pay," remarked dom come in one package. You're not going to his daughter, Donna Toop Weigle, in Jeanne Sanders, senior vice president for be able to control all the sibling squabbles, but I the Sligo church in Takoma Park, Mary- patient care services. can tell you how to get rid of the majority of con- land, on November 21, 1992. Women in the program are screened flicts between parents and children. "The presence of relatives, friends at the nearby Germantown Health Cen- When you get in a battle, the children want to and neighbors, plus cards and letters ter and are then referred to participating win. They want to be in control as much as you that came from physicians for prenatal care. The deliv- do. When parents use their strength and authority scores of others, eries then occur at Shady Grove. to win, it only encourages children to try again. made this a very The hospital also has provided its child- Maybe next time they will win. Because of the special event for birth education classes free of charge for children's desire to win, it is better if parents avoid me," Toop said. women referred by the county. conflict whenever possible. Then, when it's really Toop's grand- ROBERT JEPSON important, they are better able to stand firm. daughter, Debra Public Relations Director Learn to avoid as much conflict as possible by Gardner-Baasch, remembering that children are very much like read a biograph- strings. If you stretch a string out straight and ical sketch giving WORLD CHURCH push one end of the string in the direction you highlights of the John Toop Listen Digest want it to go, it will buckle under the pressure of Lord's leading in being pushed. Children when pushed, forced mailed to his life as a colporteur, teacher, pastor, and manipulated will tend to resist. Instead, you evangelist, administrator and depart- high schools must learn to take the other end of the string and mental worker in 11 conferences, in- Listen Digest, a four-page newsletter not pull, but lead the string in the direction you cluding New Jersey, Pennsylvania and featuring the major benefits of Listen want it to go. And it will follow. Chesapeake. When Toop entered the magazine, was recently mailed to every We need to follow the example of the Shepherd ministry, his salary totaled $16 a week. junior high school and high school with in Psalm 23. Does He push us to drink from still Through the magic of the computer, an active drug education program in the waters and to lie on green pastures? No. He Irwin Mack outlined the notable events United States public school system. leads us in the way He knows will be good for us. in history that occurred on Toop's birth- The newsletter, which contains sto- We can learn a lot about child-rearing by studying day, November 14, since 1902. All six ries on famous people, a list of 25 things the life of the Shepherd! of Toop's grandchildren provided spe- to do instead of drugs, self-help articles Parents must learn to motivate, encourage, cial singing. and testimonies from teachers, students influence and lead children in the direction they During the party Toop revealed a and anti-drug organization leaders, was should go rather than merely exercising their family secret: "One method of saying 'I also mailed to Adventist schools through- control over their children and forcing them. love you' that perplexed our neighbors out the North American Division. Whenever a child starts to resist, remember was simply three toots of the automo- The purpose of mailing this special the string and ask yourself if you are pushing your bile horn. Any combination of three newsletter, according to Glen Robinson, child too much in the direction you want. If so, communicated by sight, sound or touch associate editor of Listen, was to gain ad- stop and figure out how you can effectively and conveyed this same caring message." ditional exposure for the magazine among creatively lead the child in the right direction. drug education professionals. A few minutes to consult together on a creative "Listen has been published continu- approach to leading your children may not give HOSPITALS ously since 1948, the longest-lived, most you complete peace and quiet, but it will reduce Shady Grove honored unique positive lifestyle magazine of its the noise level significantly. And you might find kind," said Robinson. "Unfortunately, a little heaven on earth after all. for involvement in over the years our visibility has weak- maternity program ened. The mailing is the beginning of an Government officials from Mont- effort to change this situation." [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Family Times gomery County, Maryland, formally The newsletter also provides informa- newspaper. For a free year's subscription, write to: thanked Shady Grove Adventist Hos- tion for teachers to call an 800 number Family Matters. P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland. TN 37320: pital in Rockville and a number of phy- and get a free copy of Listen magazine. or call (615) 339-1144.]

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POTOMAC WORLD CHURCH Damascus church Museum marks honors new anniversary of congressman Heshbon expedition The Horn Archaeological Museum at Andrews University is presenting a sym- posium March 20-21 on the school's Ber- rien Springs, Michigan, campus that is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first season of the Tell Heshbon expedition. Siegfried Horn, Larry Geraty, Roger Boraas and 14 other scholars will read papers about the results of the five-sea- son expedition, which was the first such activity sponsored by Andrews Univer- sity. The papers will eventually become the core of a book on Heshbon. In addition, Safwan Tell, director gen- eral of Jordan's department of antiqui- ties, will be on campus and take part in the celebration. If you'd like information on how to On the Sabbath after his election on Tuesday, November 10, as congressman for register for the symposium, please write the sixth district of Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives, Roscoe Bartlett to: Institute of Archaeology, Horn Ar- (right) and his family attended the worship service at the Damascus, Maryland, church, where they were welcomed by Pastor Richard Fredericks (left) and the chaeological Museum, Andrews Univer- congregation. The Bartletts also attended a potluck lunch after the service, where sity, Berrien Springs, MI 49104; or call they were presented with a cake (inset) congratulating the congressman-elect. (616) 471-3273. DAVID MERLING Museum Curator

PENNSYLVANIA Lock Haven coLlrwrim. A „ „ recognizes active Liberty magazine reaches thought leaders senior members throughout the country A surprise dinner was held at the The following story was told to me by Thomas Knoll Sr., public affairs and Lock Haven church in December to honor religious liberty director for the Potomac Conference and an attorney. It re- five women who are active members— veals the dramatic impact Liberty magazine has on leaders in our union. even though they are over 80 years old. "While waiting for our cases to be called, a group of lawyers sat in the at- The honorees were: Thelma "Tootie" torneys' lounge. Casual conversation led to serious discussion regarding Sun- Anderson, 89; Sydney MacGregor Baird, day laws. an 87-year-old charter member of the "As lawyers are wont to do, this discussion soon erupted into a heated legal Lock Haven congregation; Bertha Kern, debate. The arguments for each side were eloquently presented, and neither 86; Olive McCauley, an 83-year-old mem- seemed willing to compromise. While I was not involved in the debate, I found ber who was baptized 75 years ago and it intriguing to listen as others so ably defended religious liberty. helped to build the present Lock Haven "At that moment the judge, the court now dismissed for recess, entered the church; and Lillian Adams, a life-long room. He quickly grasped the issue and prescribed a solution to the argument 81-year-old Adventist who spent five by asking if those in the dialogue had read Liberty magazine two issues ago. years as a missionary nurse in Korea He explained that the magazine had dealt with the subject thoroughly and and 11 years each at Andrews Univer- fairly. He further offered that they could find the magazine in his chambers. sity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and "Liberty magazine stands as a constant, thought-provoking reminder of the General Conference printing office. the religious freedom we are so privileged to have here in America. As we saw The event was coordinated by Nellie Hoyt and hosted by Pastor Bob Hoyt in the aforementioned encounter, it remains a helpful and informative guide to thought leaders. and Roy McCauley. "We must never forget the far-reaching effect that Each of the women was awarded a Liberty magazine has commemorative plaque in honor of their and will continue to have on the freedoms we enjoy. As we have freely re- service. Kathy Jameson made corsages ceived, we must freely give to sustain this constant witness called Liberty." for each woman and a floral centerpiece. With this thought in mind, I hope that you will be generous in your support One thing all present hoped for was of religious liberty in your offerings during January and February. that the 90th birthday of each of these ADRIAN WESTNEY workers for the Lord will be celebrated Religious Liberty Director in God's kingdom.

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HOSPITALS Illness prevention programs grow at WAH Almost twice as many men took ad- vantage of Washington Adventist Hos- pital's free prostate cancer screening program this past fall, compared to the previous year. The hospital in Takoma Park, Mary- land, screened 188 men as part of a na- tional program that was sponsored by the Prostate Cancer Education Council. Prostate cancer is one of the most ignored diseases among American men, even though it is their most common cancer and their second leading cancer killer. It is estimated that one man in 11 will develop prostate cancer, and 34,000 will die this year. But with greatly improved screening Volunteers supported by the church in Allentown repair the hurricane-damaged procedures and early detection of the roof of retired Adventists Maxwell and Rosalyn Moncur in Miami, Florida. disease, the survival rate has increased PENNSYLVANIA When the members of the Allentown nearly 25 percent in the past 20 years. church board heard of the couple's need Also this past fall, Washington Ad- Allentown church in southern Florida, they dug into their ventist participated with Montgomery pays for new roof pockets to help the retired Adventists. County and other area hospitals to pro- in Miami Along with generous donations from vide low-cost flu vaccinations. The hos- It's a long way from Allentown, Penn- the Allentown community and the people pital donated supplies and more than 90 sylvania, to Miami, Florida, but the fam- of Orlando, Florida, the result was hours of staff time to provide 1,209 vac- ily of God has a long reach. enough to allow a volunteer crew from cinations, especially to senior citizens. Hurricane Andrew's destruction in the Markham Woods and Orlando Cen- "These programs are evidence of our the Sunshine State will affect the resi- tral churches to do a complete re-roofing hospital's commitment to help our neigh- dents there for a long time, especially job on the Moncurs' house in one day. bors live healthful lives," stated Judy those who don't have an insurance pol- "I don't know how to thank you all," Lichty, director of community health icy to guarantee funds for rebuilding grinned Maxwell. "I could never thank education at WAH. "We're pleased that their homes and their lives. you enough." so many people are taking an interest in But some of those people, like Max- Let's not forget our Adventist broth- prevention and responding to these pro- well and Rosalyn Moncur of Miami, are ers and sisters in southern Florida be- grams." fortunate to have some special help. cause many of them are still suffering. TRINA MAGI While the rest of the Moncurs' house The tragedy caused by Hurricane An- Public Relations Director sustained comparatively little damage, drew is by no means over. their roof was all but torn away by the BETTY GRIDER storm. Communication Secretary WORLD CHURCH Lifestyle Magazine wins award, airs in Greece recognized by the Academy of Motion Ural Mountain region in central Russia, Lifestyle Magazine, a weekly televi- Picture Arts and Sciences. and ADRA coordinated its distribution. sion program produced by Faith For To- Since its inception 40 years ago, the In another advance of its worldwide day at the Adventist Media Center in object of the film council has been to ministry, Lifestyle Magazine has begun Newbury Park, California, has won an encourage and promote the use of media spreading the gospel and sharing the award for excellence and entered a brand in all forms of education and communi- unique Adventist health message with new overseas mission field. cation, not only in the local community, a potential audience of 2.5 million people The broadcast ministry recently re- but throughout the world. in Greece. ceived the Certificate of Merit award "Russia: People in Crisis," chosen The broadcast is being carried twice from the Columbus International Film from entries representing 34 countries, each week by Hellas 62, a private Chris- and Video Festival for its special pro- highlighted the social and economic tian television station that is airing the duction of "Russia: People in Crisis." needs in Russia and showcased the re- program—and the earlier series, West- The festival, which is sponsored by lief work of the Adventist Development brook Hospital—in Athens, Corinth and the Film Council of Greater Columbus, and Relief Agency International in the Thessalonica in English with Greek sub- is the oldest international and docu- former Soviet Union. The United States titles provided by the station staff. mentary film and video competition in Department of Agriculture provided a DONNA WEBB the United States and one of the few total of 10,780 metric tons of food for the Associate Director, Public Relations

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of the Columbia Union Conference Com- 10-grade school. Contact Don Griffith, ad- LEGAL NOTICES :T I 11 1 IL I i ministrator, at (206) 748-2212. (115) mittee and the General Conference Commit- tee who may be in attendance at the session COVER PHOTOS: Send us your good- District of Columbia and such other delegates as may be seated quality, vertical 35 mm or larger slide trans- Conference Corporation by the constituents in session. parency of a Columbia Union member(s), of Seventh-day Adventists RALPH W. MARTIN, President JANUARY and you could earn 50! Mail your slides to: Notice is hereby given that the seventh LARRY R. EVANS, Secretary Columbia Union Visitor Cover photos, 5427 triennial session of the District of Columbia Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045. Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Potomac Conference Corporation All photos will be returned. (115) Adventists will be held at Shenandoah Val- of Seventh-day Adventists A Pause for ley Academy in New Market, Notice is hereby given that the seventh VA, on Sunday, March 28,1993, triennial session of the Potomac Conference Peace between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will by Clifford Goldstein This meeting is for the pur- ,.., A. VN, be held at Shenandoah Valley Academy in poses of electing trustees and New Market, VA, on Sunday, March 28, A ,, the transaction of other business ...' 1993, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. that may come before the corpo- This meeting is for the purposes of ration at that time. The delegates electing trustees and the transaction of other Ow 6.0 to the seventh triennial session business that might come before the cor- of the Potomac Conference of poration at that time. The delegates to the --,—. — Seventh-day Adventists are the seventh triennial session of the Potomac GIFFORD Position Available delegates of this session. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are GOLLIsTEIN RALPH W. MARTIN, the delegates of this session. Associate Dean President RALPH W. MARTIN, President for T.R. KNOLL SR., Secretary T.R. KNOLL SR., Secretary This powerful little book lov- Basic Science ingly presents the Sabbath truth Virginia Conference as God's answer to our over- Loma Linda University Agency ANNOUNCEMENTS stressed and unfulfilled lives. And of Seventh-day School of Medicine because of its low price and non- Adventists Announcements and/or advertisements judgmental, Christ-centered ap- Loma Linda University School of The seventh triennial session must be in the Visitor office four weeks be- proach, A Pause for Peace is Medicine is searching for an Associate for the Virginia Conference fore the date of issue. Dean for Basic Science. We are seeking a Agency of Seventh-day Advent- perfect for sharing. person with the following qualifications: ists, Inc., will be held at Shen- Addiction recovery seminar Read the book that evangelist andoah Valley Academy in New slated for January 29-30 George Vandeman calls "refresh- to the religious mission of Market, VA, on Sunday, March • commitment A recovery seminar (the regeneration ing and exciting;" then share it 28, 1993, between 2:30 p.m. and the institution. 12-step program) will be presented by Sev- 3:30 p.m. with those who need to know the • Strong academic credentials with enth-day Adventists for the Extinction of This meeting is for the pur- Lord you love. Paper. US$1.95. extensive extramurally funded Addiction in Takoma Park, MD, the week- poses of electing trustees and research experience. end of January 29-30. The seminar will be the transaction of any other busi- • Knowledge of federal and state funding conducted by Hale Gates, pastor of the agencies. ness that might come before the agency. The delegates to the West Seattle, WA, congregation, founder ADVENTIST BOOK CENTERS • M.D. or Ph.D. degree or equivalent. of SDAXA and co-author of the Regenera- The something for everyone store—any need, ony agel • Ability to stimulate collaborative seventh triennial session of the Potomac Conference of Sev- don Manual. The first session will begin at Chesapeake ABC Ohio ABC research between basic sciences and 7 p.m. on Friday, January 29, at the Potomac clinical departments. enth-day Adventists are the dele- (3011596-5273 (614) 3974675 Conference branch office, 8301 Barron 010) 995-1913 (800) 643-5714 • Demonstrated administrative experience. gates of this session. RALPH W. MARTIN, Street in Takoma Park. 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The purposes of this SUNSET CALENDAR • Advancement pertaining to research. meeting are to elect officers and Eastern Standard Time committees, consider recom- Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Interested and qualified individuals should mendations for revisions of the Baltimore 5:16 5:24 5:32 call (909) 824-4481 for more information or constitution, receive reports of Cincinnati 5:47 5:55 6:03 1Off send curriculum vitae to: the organization and transact Cleveland 5:30 5:38 5:47 such other business as may come Columbus 5:39 5:47 5:55 A. Douglas Will, M.D. before the conference at that Jersey City 5:01 5:10 5:18 Dean time. Norfolk 5:19 5:27 5:34 A Pause for School of Medicine Each church is entitled to Parkersburg 5:35 5:43 5:51 Loma Linda University one delegate for its organization Philadelphia 5:08 5:16 5:25 Peace Loma Linda, California 92350 and one additional delegate for Pittsburgh 5:26 5:34 5:43 each 50 members or major frac- Reading 5:10 5:18 5:27 Loma Linda University is an equal opportu- tion thereof. The delegates at Richmond 5:22 5:30 5:38 pity employer. Qualified handicapped, large shall be the members of Roanoke 5:33 5:41 5:48 REDEEMABLE ONLY AT minority, and women candidates arc encour- the conference executive com- Toledo 5:38 5:47 5:56 aged to apply. mittee, the credentialed employ- Trenton 5:06 5:14 5:22 COLUMBIA UNION ABC'S ees of the conference, members Washington, DC 5:18 5:26 5:34 expires February 28, 1993

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COULTER'S COMMENTS 1992 is now history!

We now look at 1993 and may wonder Reclamation: We have an invisible what climactic events will take place to church out in our communities that hardly remind us of the soon return of our Lord. darkens the doors of our churches. A However, it should not alarm us, as we are special effort will be made in 1993 to bring told that these tragedies will intensify as the inactive members back to their home we near the end. On the other hand, God churches. A "homecoming" Sabbath dur- has promised to send the Holy Spirit to fill ing the Thanksgiving week will welcome our lives with power so that His work back these dear people. There are many with souls can triumph in a climactic fi- reasons why they left their churches. There nale. I want to be on God's team; don't is only one reason why they will come you? back—if we will love them back! Let us I recently attended my eleventh year- begin right now to get ready to welcome end annual council of the General Confer- them back. J. Wayne Coulter ence, where our world leaders meet to do Evangelization: Our worldwide glo- the business of the church. There was an bal mission program begins in our own added dimension to this meeting that stood neighborhoods. God has assigned you to out in my mind. I sensed the presence of a mission in your own backyard. Your God in a powerful way as time was spent neighbors, your family and your friends to focus on the spiritual needs of our are the targets for your missionary work. 'PEAKING AHEAD church. A strong conviction to bring sal- We must not rest until every home within vation to sinners surfaced during all our our territory in the Chesapeake Confer- February 13 committee times. We spent time on our ence has been given the opportunity to accept the good news of salvation. Eastern Shore Town Hall Meeting knees asking God to help us formulate As I have sensed a genuine desire Grasonville Church plans to strengthen our soul-winning ef- among our church leaders to finish God's 5:30 p.m. fort worldwide. A three-point plan was finally voted to work, I also sense it among a good many enhance the impact of the gospel commis- of our church members. We want Jesus to February 20 sion entrusted to each one of us. It is: 1) come in our day! Please join me and your Central Town Hall Meeting prayer, 2) reclamation and 3) evangeliza- pastor as unitedly we prepare ourselves, Atholton Church tion. These plans cannot become a reality our churches and our communities for the 5:30 p.m. until we all become involved. second coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Prayer: There is no substitute for February 27 prayer. Everything we do must be bathed Western Town Hall Meeting in prayer. We need to pray daily for that Willow Brook Church blessed assurance of salvation. I am con- 5:30 p.m. vinced that the major problem that pre- vents our members from witnessing is that they are not sure of their eternal life Chesapeake Challenge with Christ. You must have the assurance of salvation before you can share this good is published in the Visitor each month by the news with others. Pray that God will Chesapeake Conference, 6600 Martin Road, strengthen your faith to believe in the all- Columbia, MD 21044. President, J. Wayne Coulter; Editor, J. Neville Harcombe. atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

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Parkville-Essex baptism The parking lot of the Parkville-Essex church, in Baltimore, Maryland, cannot hold all the cars bringing new members to church each Sabbath. The church auditorium has chairs placed down the aisles to seat the overflow crowd. Dick Thomas, the pastor of the church, has a problem. Where do we seat everyone that comes to church? As he grapples with the problem, new interests are still being baptized each Sabbath. Frank Ottati, Columbia Union ministerial director, was the speaker at the recent crusade, which so far has resulted in 47 baptisms. It took the combined effort of church members, student literature evange- lists, volunteers from Adventist Resource Management Service and the blessing of God to make this the best crusade ever to be held in the Parkville- Essex communities.

Pictured left to right: Pastor Kneeling, left to right: Pastor Dick Thomas, his Dick Thomas; wife, Carol, Ruby Hobson, Pastor Carl Hobson Kimberly Gart- and Frank Ottati with 38 new members of the side; John Gart- Parkville-Essex church who were baptized side; son, John during the recent evangelistic series. The cake Gartside Jr.; is for the new members and reads: 'Happy Mike Gartside Birthday in Jesus." Jr.; Frank Ottati; sister Cathy Gartside; mother to Mike Jr., Cathy Gartside; and Pastor Carl Hobson. All these Rogeria tells the story of family members were baptized as a how one morning this past result of the recent evangelistic series. August she prayed that God Possibly two more family members will would somehow give her a be baptized in the near future. sign as to how to get back into the church. Later that day a student literature evangelist arrived, and she knew that it was God's work. The student sold her books and told her about the upcoming evan- gelistic series. Rogeria and her family attended regularly and were baptized. All those pictured above were informed of the evangelistic series by student literature evangelists and were all baptized.

Walking for Jesus The members of the Charles Town church are walking out—out of the church at West Virginia and into the community. Three times a month the members go door to door handing out Amazing Facts tracts and other literature. To date 28 people, including children, are walking for Jesus. The members of the church usually have lunch together, then have prayer and head out to the mission land. They knock on doors ex- plaining that they are from the Seventh-day Adventist church in Charles Town. They also leave a piece of Amazing Facts literature with the person. Often, the church members have prayer in the homes. The purpose of this literature campaign is to plant the seeds for the upcoming Amazing Facts crusade, which begins at the end of February. The church members are hoping to cover the area around the church before the meetings begin. The entire town of Ranson has already been Pictured are, back row: Bob Kirk, Harry Childs, Pastor John Kurlinski, David Luttrell, Dale Goodrich, Bobby covered. Wright, Joan Coakley and Faye Coakley; front row: Mary Besides literature, the church members always leave a few words of Ellen Kirk, Floyd Truitt, Mary Childs, Brian Dodge, Bob encouragement and a verbal invitation to visit the Charles Town Sweeny and family, Amy Dodge, Shirley Duvall, Sarah church. Dodge and Donna Dodge.

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New Pigtown changes A few years this area. God blessed their efforts, and 17 ago the Lord new members were added to the nucleus planted an idea in of believers. There are a number of new President J. interests who are being studied with from Wayne Coulter's day to day. mind that the Coupled with the new members, new Chesapeake Con- ference needed a church presence in the inner city of Baltimore. It took quite some time before the whole President J. Wayne Coulter organizes concept became a the members into a reality. It took a team approach Willis Dagenais, new pastor, company at Pig- discusses with Head Elder Nat town. from many indi- Moore the new name for the viduals and orga- Pigtown—Baltimore City company. nizations to help the process. It took much prayer and the gation in Pigtown. power of the Holy Spirit to bind new mem- Sabbath, December 5, was a high day bers into a body of believers. for the Pigtownbelievers. J. Wayne Coulter Much has been written and said about A Sabbath school class at Pigtown. officially organized the members into a the "Pigtown" project. The Columbia company of the Seventh-day Adventist Union and the North American Division interests and new baptisms was the ap- Church. Not only was a new company voted to make this the first Global Mission pointment of a new pastor. Willis organized, but a new name was given— project in North America. The Chesa- Dagenais, conference evangelist, accepted Baltimore City church. Twenty-seven peake Conference Executive Committee the invitation to pastor the new congrega- people signed up as charter members of voted to subsidize the project for at least tion and coordinate the van ministry pro- the new company. three years. gram. Dagenais' gifts of evangelism and Top priority is a new location for a place Bill McVay ran a four-week crusade pastoring were the cluster of gifts needed of worship. Please pray that the Lord will assisted by Jim and Yvonne Chamness in to provide leadership to the new congre- lead us to the right place.

Coming home to Willow Brook More than 300 people "came home" to the Willow Brook church in Boonsboro, Maryland, on Sabbath, October 24. This special day celebrated the 20th anniversary of the church. Over 80 years ago the Smithsburg and Pondsville churches were each formed as a result of the Adventist work in western Maryland. These churches later joined to become the Mount Aetna church and later Willow Brook. Previous pastors Harry Rimer and Robert Everett, along with Chesa- peake Conference President, J. Wayne Coulter, participated in the service. Member Bill Spangler was honored for his 21 years of prison ministry leadership in Washington County, which has resulted in 114 baptisms. Warm hugs and handshakes characterized the day as members enjoyed remembering and renewing old acquaintances. "I felt we had up. Above: Former Willow Brook a little taste of the glorious reunion that will take place when Jesus pastor Robert Everett talks with comes," said Don Klinger, Willow Brook pastor. long-time member Roy Shockey, A program of music and historical reflections concluded this uplift- Right: Willow Brook member ing occasion. Ardie Bowman reminisces with DIANA FISHELL Pastor Don Klinger. Communication Secretary

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Charles Town collects canned goods for the needy The Charles Town, West Virginia, Seventh-day Adventist Church has been hard at work in the community. Instead of collecting candy on Halloween, youth and teens collect canned goods from people in the community. These canned goods are then separated and distributed to needy families in the form of food baskets over Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year more than 500 letters explaining the canned goods cam- paign were delivered all over the Jefferson County area. Although the percentage of bags returned was much less this year than in past years, the campaign was still a success, receiving enough food to give out seven food baskets for Thanksgiving with enough left over for a few Christmas baskets.

Pictured are this year's collection of canned and non-perishable dry goods and a small portion of the people helping with the campaign. Back row, from left to right, are: Brenda Cotta, Lisa Jackson, Carolyn Turner, Matt Coakley and Faye Coakley. Front row, from left to right, are: Jeff Jackson and Chris Turner. Not pictured are Dawn Cotta (campaign leader); Dona, Bill, Brian and Amy Dodge; Carol and Larry Jackson, J. R. Armstrong and Chris Christian.

The Chesapeake Challenge

Hagerstown church holds vegetarian tasting event Hagerstown, Maryland, church mem- bers held a vegetarian tasting event on needs you! Sunday, November 15, in the local Holi- day Inn. From 2 to 4 p.m. vegetarian entrees, desserts, homemade bread and beverages were served to the guests. Thomas Craig, a physician who is a People want to know member of the congregation, talked on "Why Vegetarianism" after the tasting ses- what's happening sion. About 40 who attended were not where you are. members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Send us stories and Of these 40 people, 18 registered to become members of the Vegetarian Sup- pictures of events in per Club (VSC). Members will meet YOUR church. monthly, in groups of six to eight, to fel- lowship, practice vegetarian cooking and exchange recipes. In addition to these monthly get-togethers, the whole group will meet for quarterly business meetings. Send to: The event was the idea of Faith Crum- J. Neville Harcombe, Communication Director bly, personal ministries leader for the Chesapeake Conference church. She was assisted by Jeannette 6600 Martin Road Johnson, Shirley Cherry, Mary Jane Haw- baker, Elin Craig and Irma Brooks. Columbia, Maryland 21044 or call (301) 596-5600

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VVhat's Christian education costs but pays big happening dividends around Walking through the Meadow View school a few days ago, I spotted New Jersey this student work of art, among many others, on the wall outside the door of Miss Sandra Dickhaut's room. The story it tells is one of a caring teacher who is able to communicate her caring Christian attitude to January 8-10 her students while at the same time challenging each student to excel- Columbia Union Hispanic lence in scholarship, whether art, math or reading. Evangelism Training This is a classic example of a story that can be repeated in class- January 10 rooms around the conference and around the world where dedicated ABC Open Seventh-day Adventist teachers present in living lessons the impor- January 10-15 tance of spiritual values as they guide young minds to develop skills ABC Inventory Sale which equip them for life. It is the spiritual lessons, of course, that are Robert W. Boggess January 18-20 of the greatest value, for as a former HEW director said, without Pastors' Retreat teaching moral values we are merely training animals. January 23 Underlying every action of life there is a basic philosophy which governs and justifies the "Exceptional Lay Training"— choice and method of the act. If one's philosophy is morally pure and "other" centered, the English chosen acts, and hence results, will be greatly different than for one whose moral sensitivity January 28 is blighted and who lives for personal achievement and selfish gain. Executive Committee Christian education places emphasis on the biblical standard of moral conduct (this is more February 6 than sexuality) and teaches that true greatness comes from serving others as Jesus did—to Church Leadership Meeting— be "other" centered. It is in these areas—moral excellence, service commitment and a lifestyle J. Paulien of that reflects these philosophies—that Christian educa- Andrews University tion distinguishes itself. February 8 Miss Dickhaut, and hundreds like her who demon- Pastors' Meeting strate a lifestyle of pure morality and unselfish love and February 14 who show to their students a buoyant exemplary love for ABC Open Christ, are the factor that makes the difference for our February 15 own children as they develop their philosophy for life. For Conference Office and ABC most young people, the bend of character that we call philoso- Closed—Holiday phy of life, is caught, not taught. February 15, 16 Educators may be proficient at teaching the three K-12 Teachers' Retreat "R's," but unless their own personal behavior comes from February 25 an "other" centered, selfless, morally principled life phi- Pastors' Preaching Workshop— losophy, the youth who see them as their parentally and societally appointed models (after all, D. Nelson we send them to these teachers for instruction all day five days a week), they will transmit to February 28 the students their own inadequate tendencies, and the result will be disappointing to the Garden State Academy Board concerned parent who desires his/her child to develop a Christian philosophy and lifestyle. February 28 Students spend more wakeful hours with their teachers than with their parents. More than Pathfinder Derby Day with their Sabbath school teachers or pastor. More than with their Christian friends. More even than with the TV (although this may be desirable). No other influence controls the future March 14 ABC Open of the Adventist church or the nation than do teachers. That's why Adventist Christian education is so important to us and to our church, as well as to our youth. March 25 It's true that Christian education is expensive. Buildings and supplies, and salaries, and Executive Committee transportation, etc.... Dateline New Jersey But the newspapers every day are filled with evidences of the results of any other approach. is published in the Visitor each Knife attacks in the hallways, gunshot injuries in the cafeteria, drug deals in the rest rooms, month by the New Jersey Confer- sexual harassment on the sidewalks. True, not all areas are plagued with these problems. But ence. President, Bob Boggess; promiscuous moral standards, selfish gain as the reason for learning and un-Christ-like Editor, Alyce Boggess. disregard for the needs and concerns of others is every prevalent. And it is precisely this

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 9 "president's message" continued from page 1 I drive for a half hour each way. Al- New Jersey offerings though this sounds awful, I really don't outlook or reason for living, this philoso- mind it because I am so happy there. My help Moldova phy of life, which degenerates into the teacher, Mrs. Robizine, is the most won- horrors of the hallways, cafeterias, rest- Standing in front of the world globe derful teacher there is, and she sure at the Seventh-day Adventist world rooms and sidewalks. makes learning fun. She never loses her True, Christian education is expen- headquarters, New Jersey President patience and always answers with a Robert Boggess presented two envelopes sive. But it is a good investment when kind word. My classmates are great, one considers the alternative. It is a to Moldovian Union President Gregory and I have made some wonderful friends. Kochmar. good investment when one considers We have such a good time together. eternity. It is a good investment when One envelope contained a gift from "I am not sorry for a minute that I New Jersey church members of $500 to one considers the value and develop- made the change from public school. It ment of his/her own son or daughter. It assist with the auditorium rent for the has been a really great experience. At new congregation formed in Beltsi, is a good investment that pays big divi- Waldwick, I get to learn more about the dends. And nothing else is nearly com- Bible and to be with children who love parable or can be an adequate substitute. Jesus as much as I do." Let's continue to support our schools This testimony was given in church with our money and our children. by Lauren Chadwick, a fifth-grade stu- To "Miss Dickhaut" and the hun- dent at the Waldwick Adventist school. dreds of Miss Dickhauts out there: "You RON PATTERSON are an A+ teacher." Superintendent of Education ROBERT W. BOGGESS President Stars of the Master Fifth grade student This fall was the second time their club had participated in a parade, and lauds Waldwick school they won the first-place trophy for the "Until August of 1992, I had attended drill team competition! the public school that was located two The Union City Spanish Pathfinder club, Stars of the Master, was cheered blocks away from my house. For the New Jersey Conference President Rob- past two years, I had been unhappy on by their pastor, parents and onlook- ers as they marched along the 42-block ert Boggess presents checks to Gregory there because my classmates were very Kochmar, president of the Moldovian disruptive and the parade route. The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the drill team, and when- Union. This money is for church teachers either buildings and hall rentals for the New didn't seem to care ever there were pauses in the parade Beltsi church in New Jersey's sister or screamed for the team went into action, showing in- conference, the Northern Moldova them to "shut up." tricate maneuvers and fancy steps. Conference. On many days I As a result of the witness of these young people demonstrating the love of came home and Moldova, at the conclusion ofthe Boggess cried because I was Jesus and Christian discipline, many people questioned the director about evangelistic campaign in May. Moldova so unhappy. My is experiencing over 300 percent annual Mom and Dad who they were and what they repre- sented. Godwin Carmenatty has been inflation, creating great financial diffi- asked me if I culties for our churches there. wanted to attend the director of the Stars of the Master club for over seven years now and is just The other envelope contained $1,000 church school. At first I said, "No way," given by New Jersey church members to because although I was unhappy, I was as excited today about his work with the young people as when he started. help complete unfinished church build- afraid to attend a new school. Mom told ings in the Northern Moldovian Confer- me that I could try out Waldwick and GODWIN CARMENATTY Stars of the Master Pathfinder Director ence— two churches were targeted with that I did not have to stay if I did not $500 each. Not only is Moldova experi- want to. encing explosive inflation, but they are "One day we went to meet the princi- also experiencing explosive church pal, Mrs. Ledesma, and the new fifth- growth as thousands thirst for and soak and sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Robizine. up the message as it is presented by They were so kind and loving, and I local pastors and visiting evangelists. knew that they were different than the The needs are tremendous. teachers at my old school. I decided that Please continue to support our sister I really did want to try this new school. conference in Moldova by sending offer- The first day ofschool I was really scared, ings for church buildings. Just mark but Mrs. Robizine and my classmates your tithe envelope Moldova Building made me feel accepted and welcome. Fund and turn it in through your local "Since Waldwick is 171/2 miles from church. The people of Moldova have my house, I have to get up one hour The first-place-winning drill team of the expressed deepest love and apprecia- sooner than I used to and my Mom and Stars of the Master Pathfinder club. tion for your love gifts.

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Sabbath School 101 New Jersey Conference On September 26, New Jersey hosted Financial Report the Tri-Conference Sabbath School 101 training In spite of widespread financial diffi- work- culties, the Lord has blessed the New shop. Jersey Conference with an eight per- Sabbath lei cent (seasonally adjusted) tithe increase school as of October 1992. personnel Mission offerings also show a gain and inter- over last year's figures. ested lay The Conference Advance Offering leaders At left: Ron Gladden, New Jersey min stood at $82,000 at the end of October. istries director, presenting "The Elusive Much more is needed to finance our lo- from Al- Young Adult." Above: Barbara legheny cal conference outreach and educational Manspeaker and Herb Shiroma helping program. East, people register for Sabbath School 101. Pennsylvania and New Jersey partici- An area of concern is the outstanding pated in 27 workshops conducted by new ideas relevant to conducting inter- accounts of local churches and schools Sabbath school specialists from all over esting, soul-saving Sabbath school pro- with the conference. To operate effi- the Columbia Union, the General Con- grams in the local church. ciently, prompt payments are needed ference and Columbia Union College. Barbara Manspeaker, Sabbath school from all local entities in a timely fash- Special kindergarten, primary and jun- coordinator for the Columbia Union, co- ion. Due to increased accounts receiv- ior sessions were conducted fully in the hosted the program with Herb Shiroma, able, higher allowance for doubtful Spanish language. The purpose of these child evangelism coordinator for New accounts were needed, which impacted workshops was to help Sabbath school Jersey, and Robert Booker, Sabbath the financial statements negatively. workers on all levels of local church school director for the Allegheny East During the recent executive commit- leadership, children, youth and adult, Conference. Lunch was provided by tee meeting, a detailed audit report was develop skills, sharpen abilities and gain Hackettstown Community Hospital. presented by the district director of the General Conference auditing service. Except for a few adjustments that were all life, had felt a void that only Chris- needed in the internal control system, Tranquility baptism tianity could fill. For more than a year we are pleased to report that there were she attended church faithfully, often no qualified opinions stated in this year's Eight persons, among them one en- accompanied by her husband. She cred- audit. tire family, united with the Tranquility its the Sabbath school lessons taught by We are grateful for the guidance and church by baptism on October 24. Gor- Bill Smith and the spiritual guidance blessings of God in our field. don Blandford, the pastor, officiated, for from Pastor Blandford for her decision DOWELL CHOW all but one of the candidates. to request baptism. Treasurer Christopher Anderson, his wife, Eddie and Teresa Duarte, former Joyce, and their son, Glenn, had been Roman Catholics, had come to New Jer- Fall Conference Committee attending the church for more than a sey in search of employment and to live year while also studying with the pastor. close to Teresa's sister, Isabell De Souza Actions Cindy Lively, formerly a follower of and her husband, Jackson—both Tran- 1. It was unanimously voted to ask Jainism, a Far Eastern philosophy pro- quility members. The De Souzas in- Cheryl Lindeman, wife of Lake Nelson moting vegetarianism and respect for vited them to church and soon began Pastor Bill Lindeman, to become the Bible studies. In less than a New Jersey Conference women's minis- year, after completing the En- try commissioner in cooperation with counter series with the pastor, the North American Division Office of they requested baptism. Women's Ministry. This ministry is Ronnie Villamil's decision to oriented to helping Adventist women join the Adventist church came become trained and involved in the com- in response to Bible studies with munity ministries of the local church. It Ed Keyes, chaplain of Garden is a volunteer position. State Academy, where Ronnie 2. It was voted to approve the Janu- is a student this year. Keyes ary 18-20 pastors' retreat at the Keswick baptized him. Center in Whiting, New Jersey. The Timothy Meliti had received emphasis will be on "Excellence in Min- Bible studies from Pastor istry," conducted by Dr. Richard Tibitts Blandford in Fort Pierce, from Kettering Medical Center in Ohio. Florida, before his parents and 3. It was voted to accept 31 letters of New members of the Tranquility church with their the pastor moved to Northern transfer for individuals into the Confer- pastor following the baptismal service. From left: New Jersey. ence church. These individuals consti- Christopher Anderson, his mother, Joyce, and father Glenn, Cindy Lively, Pastor Gordon DIETER HAIN tute the core of a new church company Blandford, Ronnie Villamil, Eddie Duarte, Teresa Communication Secretary being formed near Hope, New Jersey. Duarte and Timothy Meliti. Tranquility Church 4. It was voted to authorize a capital

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 11 appropriation of $20,000, subject to McClure presented gram during the 1993 Thanksgiving fes- funds availability, to the Trenton Ko- the newly announced tivities, culminating in a large baptism rean church, which is completing new program being devel- and a special camp meeting homecom- church building construction. The build- oped across North ing in 1994. ing inauguration service was conducted America to reclaim Of special on December 26. and reactivate inac- interest was 5. It was voted to ask the association tive and former mem- a well-done board to study with the Trenton English bers of the Adventist play by the Al church the possibility of appropriating a McClure church. students of parcel ofland from the Robbinsville prop- Estimates based on statistical stud- the Lake Nel- 4 erty to the Trenton church as a site for ies reflect that there are more than son school, their new church building as their as- 2,500,000 inactive and former members presenting signed portion of the Charles Koppel in America. During the next few months, costumed re- bequest. concerted efforts will be made to iden- enactment of 6. Garden State Academy reports a tify, locate and contact as many of these the popular steady enrollment of 87 students. They as possible. Every avenue in our church Samson story have just completed a week of prayer will be used. Old clerks' records, visitor and a report with David Livermore from Kailua/ registers, school records, media contacts, of world and Kona, Hawaii, in which the entire stu- personal references, pastor's files, evan- local New Jersey evangelistic advances dent body enthusiastically participated. gelistic records, etc. In the first year we by President Boggess. Both staff and students report a deeply are expecting to contact over a quarter The program was concluded with a spiritual atmosphere on the campus. of a million people, planning evangelis- vigorous question-and-answer period One student has been baptized, and tic meetings and a homecoming pro- and a light evening meal. several more are in a class anticpating baptism after the first of the year. • ADVENTIST • The district of • Elizabeth, Rahway and BOOK of New Jersey Bethel in action CENTER • • 1992 has been an active year for the t.d district of Elizabeth, Rahway and Bethel Spanish churches. After the first His- panic lay evangelism festival in Gettysburg, the lay people became mo- VENTORy SALE tivated to work harder for the Lord, and as a result, 60 new members have joined Sale Dates: these congregation. Their goal is to reach 70 by the end of the year. January 10 thru 22 In this district, church members have, with Pastor Neftaly Ortiz, conducted ABC HOURS four evangelistic campaigns, two Rev- Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. elation Seminars, three weeks of prayer Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a week of reaping. We praise God for His goodness and express apprecia- tion for our faithful laymen and for the ALL BOOKS IN STOCK 10-20% discount on support of the New Jersey Conference. regularly priced books (not on books discounted NEFTALY ORTIZ SpEciAl ITEM in any other offer) District Pastor STRONCI'S CONCORdANCE Come and purchase books from our bargain table— McClure addresses SALE PRICE $ 1 1 .9 5 $1.00 to $2.00 each. Jersey leaders Elder Al McClure, president of the North American Division, was the fea- tured speaker for a quarterly fall lead- SpECIAI SAV1 NqS ON food ITEMS! ership meeting in the New Jersey Conference. His subject was "Issues Martinelli's Sparkling Cider $1.99 each Facing the Adventist Church Today." Cedar Lake 10-20% off Along with finances, critical inde- pendent ministries and evangelism,

12 VISITOR, January 15, 1993 I OHIO CONFERENCE OF NEWS OF PEOPLE AND CHURCHES SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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Mark if The year of the pastor Recently I received a letter that stated: "I'm sure you get plenty Your of complaints about the pastors in the state, and I don't think you get enough of the positive things that happen in the churches of Calendar Ohio." The author was correct. Usually individuals who write to me regarding their pastor most often complain. Even though many members value their pastor, we need to learn to better communi- March 6 cate this appreciation. I am thankful that the General Conference Family Life Convention has declared 1993 the "Year of the Pastor." Columbua Eastwood Church In recent years members have become polarized over theological March 13 issues, and pastors find themselves caught in the middle. Family SVA Youth Rally problems multiply, and volunteers in ministry have decreased. Spring Valley Academy Ed Motschiedler The conference committee plans to suggest to local church leaders ways that churches can affirm their pastor. I would like to make March 27 some suggestions, too. Sabbath School 101 The most important thing you can do for pastors is to pray for them and remind them Columbus Eastwood Church often that they are in your prayers. I wonder what would happen if members who criticize pastors would pledge equal time to pray for them; for every minute of complaint, a minute March 26-28 Christian Ministries of prayer. Don't you agree that both the pastor and the member would be changed by the Workshop power of prayer? A layman in the state of Washington is organizing an "Aaron and Hur Camp Mohaven Club." The purpose of the club is to have people hold up their pastors' arms as Aaron and Hur held up Moses' arms, and a mighty victory was won. Pastors and their spouses also need encouragement. We all like to know that we are appreciated. You might wish, as I suggested in another article, to "give a bouquet to the living." As a pastor, I was often touched by people sharing a simple word of appreciation or encouragement. It often lifted my spirits after a difficult day. Allow your pastors to be human. Don't expect of them or their families the perfection that you and your family haven't obtained. Preachers' kids will be kids. The pastor's spouse will need friends just as your spouse does. The pastor will occasionally make mistakes just as you occasionally make mistakes at your job. Consider pastors and their families as part of your family. Most of them live hundreds or thousands of miles from their families. My wife and I never lived closer than 500 miles from our parents or siblings. It was a blessing when people from the church became grandparents, uncles and aunts to our children. We found new brothers and sisters in our congregation. The church family became our family. Join your pastors in ministry. They will do their best to minister to the congregation and community, but no one person will be able to do all that needs to be done. What gifts has God given to you for ministry? Use those gifts to become a partner in ministry. The congregation, the pastor and you will be greatly blessed! ED MOTSCHIEDLER Mission Ohio President is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference. President, Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Jeanie Hal- deman.

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SVA students are heaven's Francois into the baptismal pool at the Bible Focus, a radio broadcast program Kettering church in November for that includes a 12-minute message hands Heather's baptism. from Pastor Merlin Burt, is being Spring Valley Academy students are Each Friday morning, a student aired on one of the Christian radio taking seriously the evangelistic theme, prayer group meets to pray for each stations in Cincinnati. The impact "We Are His Hands." other and the students and faculty of on the management of the radio sta- • Eleven SVA students became "heav- SVA. Following school each Friday, a tion and on the listeners has been en's hands" by providing two hours of group of students, mostly varsity bas- very encouraging to the Cincinnati songs, games, stunts, tricks, gifts and ketball players from both boys' and girls' First congregation. fellowship with the patients at teams, meets to study last-day events. Hope and encouragement are the mes- Children's Hospital in Dayton. The Dawn Anderson, religious vice-pres- sages delivered by Willis Adams, students plan to make this monthly ident of the student association, when Beavercreek/Miamisburg district hospital visit for the remainder of the reflecting on this year's theme, said: "It pastor, through a telephone ministry school year. gives us a goal to be more servant ori- that makes it possible for him to visit ented and to get to know our community many of his members each day at • Sophomore Laura Klingman coordi- more." nated a community improvement their request. These messages are DIANN RING made possible by the use of a spe- project that would benefit visitors to SVA Registrar the Benhams Grove Historical Park, cially designed computer program a facility in Centerville that reflects that was prepared for this particular the taste of the 18th century. Clear- EVANGELISM UPDATE ministry. ing brush and removing trash was Commitments have resulted from the accomplished by 15 SVA students. More than 100 non-members were at- efforts of the leaders of the Cincin- • During the holidays, the seventh- tending the evangelistic series in nati Village church who coordinated grade class visited the Head Start Elyria in November, with 60 of those a Dimensions of Prophecy series us- class that they adopted for their ser- continuing to attend in December. ing the Kenneth Cox videos and a vice project this year. Already the The meetings have been conducted Bible-reading plan. The series was students have sent crafts they made by Don Barnt, conference evangelist, planned by leaders during an interim and letters. The students in the with the help of Pastor Rodney Hyde. between pastors. eighth-grade class wrapped many The Manchester church concluded a Pastor Larry Mays is leading in a Rev- Christmas presents at the Holiday series that began with a Daniel semi- elation Seminar at the Springfield Toy Box, a local program that distrib- nar, according to Pastor Bill Stewart. church on Sabbath mornings and utes gifts to needy children at Christ- Interests have developed, and stud- Wednesday evenings. This seminar mas time. Students brought in food ies are in progress. will be followed by an evangelistic goods that they distributed them- crusade in the spring conducted by selves to needy families through Food for Friends, a program sponsored by a local television station. Welch receives future business leader award In addition to all these organized projects, other activities have developed as a result of this year's evangelistic theme. After becoming acquainted with Ad- ventism through his neighbor, SVA stu- dent James Reiss, Lance Doll began Bible studies with Brennan Francois, SVA chaplain, and was baptized during his sophomore year. Involving himself in spiritual pro- grams planned by the students, Doll formed a fast friendship with Adam Heck, a varsity basketball player, and together they began to study the Bible with other students. Heather Campbell, Heck's neighbor, had shown an interest in studying the Joshua Welch, a senior at Mount Vernon Academy, recently became the first Bible, so Adam and Lance invited her to recipient of the Future Business Leaders of America Award based on his study. When Heather expressed her involvement with the organization, as well as competing on state and national interest in totally committing her life to levels. Christ , the two students asked Francois The award was presented at the MVA club induction in October. In addition to join them during their study time to the presentation, 15 new members were inducted. with Heather. GLADYS NEIGEL Both Adam and Lance accompanied MVA Future Business Leaders club sponsor

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Don Barnt with the help of Mays. Dan Jarrard was the guest speaker at Kuranga graduates while sharing Chillicothe during a recent revival series. An agape feast on Sabbath Abraham Kuranga, a native of afternoon, November 21, culminated Okutala, Kwara, West Nigeria, and a the week-long emphasis. member of the Hamilton church, re- Members and guests attended a series ceived a Ph.D. at the Miami University entitled "We Have This Hope" at the in Oxford, Ohio, this year. While pursu- Hamilton church. The series, held ing his doctorate, he has served as direc- every Sunday night since mid-Octo- tor of Christian education for the ber, focused on the theme of Christ's Hamilton Methodist church. second coming and was presented by On several occasions the members the pastor, Walt Sherman. and children of the Methodist church A series was conducted at the Carrolton have visited the Adventist church in church by Bob Boggess, president of Hamilton. He has answered many ques- the New Jersey Conference. Pastor tions, especially concerning the health Ken Ferguson assisted Boggess in message and the Sabbath. the three-week series. Next year the Kuranga's doctoral thesis, "African Carrolton church is planning another Leadership in the History of the Sev- series that will be conducted by enth-day Adventist Church in West Ni- Ferguson. geria," in and of itself was a witness to those who read it. Bill Liversidge conducted a spiritual After graduating from Andrews Uni- growth seminar at the Dublin church versity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, in early December. The seminar in- with a master of arts in history and a Kuranga continues to serve as cluded a study of the dynamics of B.A. in French, Kuranga returned to his an elder at the Hamilton church. spiritual growth, practical steps in homeland to teach for over six years at He and his wife, Eulin, have three overcoming sin, spiritual gifts, the the Adventist seminary in West Africa. children. baptism of the Holy Spirit and church Only then did he return to work on his JUDY NORTHCUTT body life, according to Pastor Leslie doctorate. Communication Secretary Bumgardner.

Mount Vernon Hill church sponsors cancer support group

"An angel must have sent you!" exclaimed Marti. Wel- lendorf, executive director of the Knox County American Cancer Society. Speaking to Dale Glass, an elder at the Mount Vernon Hill church, Wellendorf explained that she had been unsuc- cessful in her attempt to start a support group for area residents affected by cancer. "Here you are telling me your church is willing to help start a group and would be willing to hold it in your fellowship room!" she exclaimed. The cancer support group, "Live for Today," has been meeting monthly since June 1992 with more than 70 indi- viduals participating. Over 70 percent of the attendees are non-members, according to Glass. Each meeting includes an educational/information seg- ment. During the November meeting, Robert Westerheide, a Mount Vernon surgeon/oncologist, presented the topic: "Cancer: a Physician's Perspective." "For several months the Hill church has engaged in a wide variety of outreach activities. The cancer support group has really met a vital need and is being well received by the community," reported Glass. DALE GLASS Standing, from left: Church member Dale Glass, community Communication Secretary representatives Bonnie Varner and Pastor Mark Snow. Seated, from left: church members Gloria Carter and Chandra Attiken, and American Cancer Society executive director Marti Wellendorf. Photo by Virgil Shipley, Mount Vernon News photographer. 9_ February White Sale mil 15% off all Ellen G. White books during February 1992 CC VISITOR, January 15, 1993 11 MISSION OHIO vision erni

IN TRANSITION Evelyn West Spuehler retired at the helps me to come up with a plan," close of the 1991-92 school year after said White. C.J. Yoon assumes the pastorate of the more than 28 years of service in the Walter Maier, Clarksfield, Norwalk and Sandusky field of education. Beginning her Zanesville Pastor district early in January. He is cur- teaching career in the Colorado Con- The Hamilton church conducted a spe- rently a youth pastor in the Illinois ference, she moved to Ohio in 1964. cial harvest celebration similar to Conference and has been involved in In Ohio, Evelyn taught at Dayton the biblical "Feast of Tabernacles" on work with several Korean congrega- Junior Academy, then became one of the Sabbath before Thanksgiving. tions. He received his master of di- the first teachers at the new vinity degree from the Seventh-day Spring Valley Academy in 1969. Adventist Theological Seminary at She served as teacher and also a Andrews University in Berrien principal of the elementary school Springs, Michigan, in 1991. and then as vice-principal until Bill and Roberta Jackson from the retirement. Evelyn was loved by Southern New England Conference her students. The General Con- have joined us to pastor the Colum- ference awarded Evelyn with the bus Eastwood church. After attend- highest honor given to a teacher ing the seminary, Bill has pastored in the Adventist church who have in the New York, Northern New En- not served overseas—the "Award gland and Southern New England of Excellence" for her skill, dedi- conferences. Roberta is from the cation and commitment to Ad- Norwalk area. ventist education. Evelyn resides in Dayton. In the foreground, Pastor Walter Charles and Cheryl Godfrey are new Sherman assists Heather Demaree and to the Wooster/Millersburg district. Jack Dias retired effective January 1, 1993, after serving more than 15 years Abraham Kuranga Jr. with their food Since entering the ministry in 1984, gifts. with the Ohio Conference. Jack they have worked in the Carolina Judy Northcutt, worked as representative and deliv- Conference, with the last pastorate Hamilton Communication Secretary being the Burlington church in North ery man for the uniform service of the "These meetings were such a blessing. Carolina. They enjoy working in team City Laundry in Mount Vernon for a They made the long drive from Jack- ministry, and Cheryl has a special number of years. More recently, he son every night worth it," commented interest in child evangelism. served as janitor of the Ohio Confer- ence office building on a part-time an enthused Jackson member. "I can Darrell Mayberry retired effective basis. Jack's dependability, thorough really sense the Holy Spirit moving January 1, 1993, after more than 39 work and cheerful disposition will be on our congregation," observed a years of denominational employment. missed. Jack will reside in Mount Chillicothe elder. Many other mem- Darrell began to serve in 1953 as a Vernon. bers of -the Chillicothe/Jackson colporteur in the Southeastern Cali- churches were blessed by the revival fornia Conference. Since that time, series conducted by Dan Jarrard, he has served as pastor, Bible teacher guest speaker from the Carolina Con- and guidance counselor in many Ad- CHURCH NEWS ference. ventist churches and academies in Trish Roddy, North America, including several Freda Shultz, a Bible worker at Lan- Chillicothe Communication Secretary years as pastor of the Hawaiian mis- caster, continues to work faithfully The Ashtabula Arrows, Pathfinder club sion. During the last six years of his with Pastor Bill Davis. Both were members, entered a float in the ministry, he and wife Norma Jean recently impressed to visit an indi- Ashtabula County Fair.and won "Best have served at the Clarksville/Nor- vidual who had lost interest in study- of the Show." Under the direction of walk/Sandusky churches. The May- ing only to find a Bible study group Greg Altrogge, the Arrows prepared berrys plan to retire in California. meeting in that home. Both were given an opportunity to share their the float with the theme, "Discover- Clyde Ondrizek retired effective Janu- ing God's World." ary 1, 1993, after beginning and end- response to questions. The following week the entire family attended the Helen Matta, ing his denominational career in the Ashtabula Communication Secretary Ohio Conference. Clyde began his Lancaster church for the first time. Athens members are nurturing the career as a teacher in 1951. He and Mary Bensonhaver, Lancaster lambs they adopted following their his wife, Lettie, served in several Communication Secretary 1992 Vacation Bible School, actually mission posts, including the Thai- Betty White, a member of the Zanes- the non-member children who at- land Mission, Bangladesh and Saum. ville church, decorates for the Ordi- tended VBS this past summer. Birth- Clyde has served as teacher, princi- nance of Humility service each day cards and invitations to church pal, recruiter and pastor during his quarter. With tremendous creativ- activities are being given by the mem- career, but many of their more than ity, she decorates according to the ber who "adopted" each child through 40 years of service were in the Ohio season of the year, current events , the "Adopt a Lamb" program. Conference. Most recently, Clyde has holidays or other relevant occur- served as pastor of the Millersburg/ rences. "Sometimes it's hard to find Wanda Mains, Wooster district. The Ondrizeks will fresh and new ideas, but God always Athens Communication Secretary reside in Wooster.

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WHAT'S • The power of united prayer HAPPENING A AROUND When I was asked to serve as president of the Pennsylvania Conference in 1987, I realized I had much to learn. I might have told you I already knew my : PENNSYLVANIA need of God and prayer, but the Lord had plans to teach me much more clearly • in a number of dramatic ways. That truth is encapsulated in the prophet's • JANUARY 18-21 words: Ministerial Couples' Retreat "The greatest victories to the church of Christ or to the individual Chris- • Laurelville Conference Center tian are not those that are gained by talent or education, by wealth or the favor A Johnstown Church of men. They are those victories that are gained in the audience chamber with A FEBRUARY 1 Conference Committee Jerry Page God, when earnest, agonizing faith lays hold upon the mighty arm of • Reading Rehab Hospital power,"—Patriarchs and Prophets, page 203. A FEBRUARY 3-7 Prayer works! And much united prayer works best (Matthew 18:19)! At that 1987 camp meeting, Dave Blue Mountain Academy Home • Wolkwitz called a number of our people to unite together in the 6:15 a.m. prayer watch each day and pray Leave A for the Holy Spirit for our family and other church leaders. It's only in looking back that Janet and I have FEBRUARY 14 realized that the tremendous positive changes in our own spiritual journeys and our conference are because A SE Communication Training Fairview Village Church of doors opened for God's work in us through united prayer focus. A FEBRUARY 20 At minister's and teacher's meetings, spiritual retreats and even to conference executive committees, • Elementary Teachers' Retreat Blue Mountain Elementary School prayer has become central to the work He is doing in and through us. Every day I am realizing how much • more I still have to learn. But because of the Lord's call to prayer, I'm learning a lot of it in my precious A MARCH 5-7 time with Him each day! Righteousness by Faith Weekend A Blue Mountain Academy The church throughout North America is feeling the call to prayer and seeking the Holy Spirit as our A MARCH 7 great need in 1993. Will you join with me in the joy of seeking His presence and power through united SW Communication Training prayer each day this year? • Uniontown Church JERRY N. PAGE President • MARCH 10-21 • Missionary Trip Homestead, Florida • MARCH 10-21 One church's vision • BMA Spring Break

• MARCH 14 The Derrick City church, Eastern Federation which resulted from the merger • Blue Mountain Academy of the Bradford and Eldred con- A MARCH 15 Western Federation

gregations, has concluded a cm- A Erie sade by Pastor Alex DuBee • MARCH 20 resulting in 10 new members, A Day of Prayer and Fasting bringing the total membership to A 101. • The church has developed a PENNSYLVANIA PEN A • A • • Published in the Visitor by the mission statement: "The Derrick Pennsylvania Conference City congregation desires that President Jerry Page Christ will be their passion, al- • Communication Director lowing the members to nurture • Sheldon Seltzer one another in Christian love, • Pennsylvania Conference and never letting Satan put a 720 Museum Road • Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 wedge between them." (215) 374-8331 A

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Evangelism Laurel Lake Camp matures into retreat center offerings spark church growth Twenty years ago Laurel Lake fun and fellowship during the tivities. Camp was an isolated junior Discovery Camporee. Also, a large number of non- "0 give thanks unto the Lord; youth camp for hearty outdoor "Church leaders from these Adventist church groups have call upon his name: make known types. Counselors and children states were impressed," stated discovered the suitability of rent- his deeds among the people,"— enjoyed the rigors of "our junior Don Baker, youth and young ing the developing campus. One Psalm 105:1. camp," which to many Pennsyl- adult director, "with the beauty, family rejoiced together in awed- Each year the camp meeting vanians was "out there some- usability and year-round possi- ding anniversary occasion over- evangelism offering is combined looking the hundreds of acres of with General Conference and western Pennsylvania's forest Columbia Union funds restricted land. to evangelism projects. These Your use and support of the resources are combined with lo- Laurel Lake Camp and Retreat cal church funds and the work- Center is encouraged. Reserva- ing faith of evangelists, pastors tions for 1993 can be secured and other dedicated members. through the conference youth Here is an overview of fall out- department by calling (215) 374- reach activities: 8331. Your stewardship of time Harrisburg: Dan and Gloria and finances can be used at the Bentzinger and five of our pas- Laurel Lake Camp Work Bee, tors joined in a field school of May 23-27, (full- or part-time) evangelism praying and work- and by remembering your con- ing with scores of members. tributions to Pennsylvania "Round-the-clock" prayer vig- ils were held beforehand for spe- Native hardwoods soar over the Pennsylvania Pathfinder headquarters at cific invitees whom they were Laurel Lake Camp. notifying regarding the church series. On opening night the where in the woods." bilities afforded by our center." church was filled to capacity as The selection of this retreat In 1992 five Pennsylvania con- 600 members and friends came facility for the 1992 Columbia gregations reserved the grounds to hear and understand. Ap- Union Pathfinder Camporee has for special fellowships. On five proximately 50 new members opened the door of the future to different occasions Adventist have joined the Harrisburg con- this unique conference-owned schools, individuals and groups gregation. Twenty-seven small site. Nearly 3,000 staff and camp- used the Baker Lodge and cafete- home groups have been orga- ers from New Jersey, Pennsylva- ria, winterized modern cabins and nized to strengthen and nurture nia, Delaware, Maryland, West other facilities for seminars, field Ernest and Faye Blachek's "Discover the World of Nature" display these new people. Virginia and Ohio found faith, schools and other valuable ac- brought camporee youngsters in New Castle: This congrega- touch with realistic scenes of the tion was down to eight or 10 before the meetings. Eight new Lock Haven: Pastor Bob outdoors. attending members in a town of members were baptized, and three Hoyt, through a Revelation Semi- more than 40,000 people. But members were re-baptized. As a nar series beginning in a nursing Soulsaving Advance. Ten per- during their September and Oc- wife was preparing for her bap- home auditorium, has added six cent of PSA contributions go to tober campaign, evangelist Jack tism, her husband decided to go members to his growing congre- the maintenance of the camp. DuBosque, Bible workers Dan with Christ also. Her surprise gation. and Anna Houghtaling and and joy warmed the congrega- Altoona: The Altoona Rev- newly arrived Pastor Paul Fisher tion. elation Seminar under the leader- added 13 new members to the Coudersport: The tiny town ship of Pastor Ronald Seeley has church. A follow-up Revelation of Austin (population 300) was resulted in four individuals join- Seminar is now in progress with selected by Pastor Tony Cones ing the congregation and four Dan Houghtaling. and 40 Coudersport members for preparing for a future baptism. Lancaster: Pastor Barry evangelistic meetings, which had Williamsport: Allentown lay Tryon held a series in the Lan- never been held there before. The members Ed Reeser and Gene caster church with 121 non- non-member attendance aver- Ronning teamed up to conduct a members attending opening aged only nine, yet the Lord has series of meetings. Four were Don Baker, youth director, rides the night. The members bathed their blessed with seven baptisms to baptized, and others are being Laurel Lake Camp grounds inspect- lives in intercessory prayer date. followed up. ing the union camporee activities.

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Laurel Lake hosts camporee Laurel Lake Camp welcomed more than 2,700 Pathfinders and counselors from across the Co- lumbia Union during last year's Discovery Camporee. Barbara Allentown Community Services Community Services distrib- in their health education cen- Manspeaker, union children's Director Kitty McKee re- uted 36 blankets collected ter next to the church sanctu- ceived recognition in "The from the public to Bucks ary featured ophthalmologist Morning Call" for a Miami County's homeless. Dare and Daniel Lee giving visual re-roofing project supported her staff have put Adventists screening and glaucoma test- by gifts from the community. in the forefront of ministry to ing, Dr. Chung Shik Kim giv- Maxwell and Rosalyn Mon- human suffering. ing blood pressure testing and cur's house was damaged by The Fleetwood church has medical consultations, Dr. Zae Hurricane Andrew. "It's a launched an exciting and sat- Koo Kim providing pediatric long way from Allentown to isfying personal mission of consultations and Dr. Tai Miami," stated McKee in her mercy to a child far away in Mok Chung, a pharmacist, pictorial "Letter to the Edi- India, stated Jane Mathias, supplying information on the Locating the clubs from each confer- tor," but the caring people in communication secretary. effects of medication pre- ence together provided well-orga- our community reached out This sponsorship, made pos- scribed by their doctor. Pas- nized feeding and housing facilities. and touched the Moncurs." sible by REACH Interna- tor Ronald Cho was available The Adventist Disaster and Re- tional, Inc., means food, for consultation on the NEW ministries director, organized the lief Agency benefitted from a clothing, shelter, Christian START program. Friday through Sunday noon CROP Walk by Heather education, books, medical Students in Mr. Morgan's room, event. Don Baker and the Hall- Barrick and Karles Marschner care and the knowledge of the grades 1-4, stand with Joyce mans, camp of the Fair Oaks school in love of Christ in a loving, car- Lund, wife of Pastor Donald caretakers, Carlisle. Their efforts raised a ing Christian atmosphere. Lund of the Williamsport provided total of $170. Kathy Walker, a member of the support Alisa Augsburger, aYork church the congregation, introduced services as school sixth-grader, took first the program to them. needed by place in the American Cancer The Erie church has developed the camp- Society's "Great American a bi-monthly newsletter, oree attend- Smoke-out" essay contest. "ADVENTures in Faith," for ees. Stroudsburg church school stu- members and those in their In step dents Kevin Felder and Aaron interest file, according to Mar- Even wet ground did with the Evans were award winners garet Cutter, communication not keep campers 200th anni- of the Monroe County Fire secretary. from discovering the versary of Prevention Poster Contest, Twice a year the Coudersport church, at the close of the week joys of Pathfindering. Columbus' according to head teacher church sends a shipment of of prayer at the Mountain View discovery of Donald Krpalek. Little Friends, Primary Trea- school The theme for the week the New World, Pathfinders dis- A two-mile stretch on U.S. Route sures, Guides, Insights, Ad- was "Jesus in Me Loves You." covered many and varied experi- 62 south of Hillsboro has been ventist Reviews and Signs of The Slocum church held a suc- ences to expand their social, adopted for clean-up pur- the Times to a mission project cessful cooking school in the physical and spiritual lives. poses by the Hillsboro High- in Kenya, Africa. church, and there were as lander Pathfinder Club. Forest Hills Academy in the Phil- many as 12 to 15 non-mem- Leaders Bill Wolfingbarger ippines needs Bibles for their bers in regular attendance. and Kathy Decker and the Bible study classes, according Dorothy Morgan, the instruc- club faithfully perform this to Ann Burgess, RD #3, Box tor, used no milk, eggs or beautification. 188-A, Coudersport, PA cheese in her demonstrations. Jeannette Dare of Bucks County 16915. Literature donations She showed how to take a Adventist Community Ser- will be gratefully received and "traditional Adventist veg- vices reports a blanket dona- forwarded to these missions. etarian recipe" with milk, eggs tion program done jointly The Korean church of Pennsyl- and cheese and change it to a with T.H.E. Respite Adult vania has a constant growth more healthful dish. Such an Flying high on the cable slide took Care in Buckingham and ministry into the Korean interest was created in this many a Pathfinder to a new height BEELONG Adult Day Care population of Philadelphia. A program that a monthly fol- of experience. in Warrington. Adventist recent community health fair continued on page 12

VISITOR, January 15, 1993 11 P I y i '1. " ERN i t • • • • • • • • • • • • • Seventh-day Adventist teachings, lifestyle and witness makes good Pennsylvania media stories Scores of articles representing prominent free space in The Daily hundreds of free column inches News of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. of stories are printed yearly in The Waynesboro congregation's newspapers across the Common- interest in drug-use prevention wealth. Local church communi- and crime received recognition cation secretaries, national wire in a 27-inch picture article in the services and local newspaper re- Chambersburg Public Opinion. Photo, from left to right: Efrain Murillo, Rudolph Pelley, Jerry Page, Maw porters combine to produce a con- The Juniata Sentinel of Mifflin- Kavistan, Minervino Labrador and Efrain Murillo Jr. joined together for prays stant flow of quality exposure of town notified readers that the and thanksgiving before the Spanish Five Church organization service. the reading public to Adventists, Adventist church collects used Sabbath, December 12, 1992, was special for the 56 Hispanic believers i stated Sheldon Seltzer, confer- clothes for the County Shelter northeast Philadelphia. ence communication director. Service, Inc., ministries. Jerry Page, conference president, Rudolph Pelley, conference treasurer, an Manuel Kavistan, district pastor, joined in formal organization of the Fift Jack La Lanne, nationally The extensive delays for re- Spanish Church of Philadelphia. Minervino Labrador is the lay pastor wh known fitness advocate for 30 ceiving building permits of the shoulders much of the day-to-day ministry to the congregation. The servic years, gives full credit to his new Seventh-day Adventist focused on their motto "One in Jesus." Adventist upbringing in an In- church in Monroeville caught the Pastor Efrain Murillo was grateful to God for the growth of the Hispani quirer article entitled, "Exercis- pen of McKeesport News reporter membership in Philadelphia. Page told the congregation that new Hispani ing the Mind and Body." Ken Dana Black. Margaret Schimp of companies are being organized in Kingston and York. Efrain Murrillo Wilbur, Amazing Facts evange- translated his organizational sermon. Elisa Norford and Michelle Negro the Distant church set the record enhanced this joyful worship service with special music. list, received a full-page feature in straight in a letter to the new the York Daily Record on Ad- Bethlehem Leader Vindicator ventist teachings about death and that Seventh-day Adventists are mon heritage of beliefs. The the lifestyle and message of Sev- the second coming of Christ. not a cultish church, but a Bible- Clearfield guest day featured enth-day Adventists as held by Pastor Ray Trasporte's visit in studying, practicing, Christian New Guinea missionaries John his Richland congregation. Needmore on behalf of his work denomination. and Belinda Kent in a Clearfield These 1992 press story ex- among the Mangyans of the Phil- Pastor Dale Martin writes a Progress pictorial article. amples of Adventists doing and ippine Islands received coverage regular column for the Port Royal The Chestnut Hill Senior teaching life-changing experi- in the Hancock, Maryland, News. Times entitled "Adventist Light." Center membership meets in the ences illustrate the positive influ- The concern of Dr. Russell Gettysburg pastor Bob Williams church, giving many press no- ence being made by them across Youngberg and Reading Reha- and the church's planning pro- tices that draw the attention of Pennsylvania. bilitation Hospital and donations vided an opportunity through the readers to its location. When a from local Reading church mem- Times newspaper to invite com- model of the ancient tabernacle "Adventists in action" continued bers fora 32-year-old Lithuanian munity residents to a Friend's in the wilderness came to Lock low-up was organized. These woman with serious back pain Day celebration of the contribu- Haven, readers of the Express have been well attended, ac- received 20 column inches of tion of various faiths to a corn- newspaper received an invitation cording to Sophia Keiser, to attend Darwin Whitman's communication secretary. eight-hour seminar on the sig- nificance to Christians of the sanc- tuary service. A "Managing Life's Stress" seminar by Pastor Les Osborn at the Seneca church re- ceived a special announcement in the Titusville Herald. A front-page feature in the December 14 issue of the Read- ing Eagle, entitled "Teens Ded- icating Time off to Others," underscored the conference Bucks County Community Services volunteers have concluded the department's trip for reconstruc- first year in their expanded facilities. Jeannette Dare, Community tion in hurricane-ravaged Florida. Services director (third from left), and her staff hosted the Southeastern In a "Meet Your Church" fea- Federation October meeting. Their ministry is well known in the county, ture in the North Journal, Pastor and referrals for assistance are sent by 15 human services agencies. Steve Farley was able to define

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Blue Mountain Academy , CoMMUNIQUE Senior recognition see His face. In closing, he urged each one to commit to spending eternity with Jesus. Parents, seniors and the entire school family The seniors had a benefit program on Saturday ushered in the hours of the Sabbath with the night. There were a number of brisk and active usual anticipation of the blessings to be received, musical selections and skits. The annual bake plus the excitement of Senior Recognition, the sale held during the intermission was a big suc- first event which focuses on that BIG event in cess, and the seniors are very grateful for the con- May—GRADUATION! tributions that were made to their class. Parents and students arrived in the chapel for This memorable weekend concluded with a re- the Friday evening vespers meeting, and their ception in the cafeteria for the seniors and their thoughts were directed heavenward through an in- families. spiring number rendered by the senior sextet, BETTY CRANDALL "Sweet Hour of Prayer." As the group softly Registrar hummed, Primo Davis led the audience to the Throne of Grace and asked God's blessing to be upon the service. Youth concert Chuck Holtry, the senior class pastor, spoke It's always fun to go to a concert. There are so about the "Widow of Nain," leaving everyone with many things to watch: the first violinist's bowing, the expression of the oboe player, the conductor's conducting and whatever else looks interesting! Sometimes, though, something special happens. Not too long ago a few BMA students were in- vited to the Reading Symphony Orchestra's Youth Concert. Schools from around the area were in- vited to a special program for young people in which they featured a young soloist, Devin Howell. Devin is 14, plays the string bass and composed the piece he played at the concert—including all the orchestra parts. Now that is quite an accom- plishment! Devin was only part of the concert; other selec- tions included the "William Tell Overture" and "Sleigh Ride." Over all, the concert was very edu- cational, enjoyable and worth attending. DAVID GREENE lull for the realization that in heaven we will be undivided by death and will be able to be reunited with all of our loved ones. Both Sabbath school and church services were F.Y.I. conducted by the senior class. The senior choir January 30 Staff Talent Show sang "Send the Light," and Pastor Duane Fer- The Blue Mountain Acad- January 31 Alumni Career Day guson, senior class sponsor, gave the message of emy Communiqué is pub- February 14-17 Phone-a-thon the morning. Through his graphic illustrations, we March 26-27 Alumni Weekend lished in the Visitor by were all able to see that it will not matter what our Blue Mountain Academy; job or place is in heaven. We will be satisfied, for Editor, Cecelia Bakken. we will be able to spend eternity with Jesus and

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The faculty sponsors were relaxed, intently "This is a Christian school" watching the performance. With these students, Seated way up in the balcony of the Rajah The- there was nothing to distract them from enjoying ater, the main concert hall of Reading, Pennsylva- this moving performance. The students entered nia, sat 60 Blue Mountain Academy students and and left like ladies and gentlemen. They sat qui- eight faculty sponsors. They were watching a per- etly and applauded at the correct times. They en- formance of Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel," joyed the performance. the story of two German children told with beauti- This example of excellent student behavior was ful music and very creative scenery. Nancy no accident. The students attended an etiquette Edison was arranging for her Dimensions of Mu- day conducted by the school staff this fall. One of sic class to go to this performance when her the sessions was on how to act when going to a worker, Mona Miller, Student Association presi- public performance. This influence had a positive dent, said, "This would be a great activity for the effect on students' awareness of proper public con- SA." Edison agreed, making this opportunity duct. Blue Mountain Academy's students are gen- available to the students who chose to attend. erally reverent during religious services, and the students were briefed in a positive way before en- tering the buses. A Message from the Principal The above reasons for this fine example of good student conduct are true and interesting, but there It is hopeless! They've tried everything they is a story behind this event. When Mona tele- know to stay afloat, but they're sinking! They can't phoned to order 68 tickets, she received the reply, believe it. They've handled many storms before, "This program is not for high school groups; we but nothing is working now. Their emotions slam can't have students distract from the performance." from terror to anger to utter despair. Aggressive leadership and school pride kicked into Wait a minute! Jesus asked them to cross the gear as Mona engaged in the following dialogue— lake. Where is He? Why isn't He helping? The "These students will be good." "How many spon- lightning flashes, and they catch a glimpse of sors do you have?" "Eight." "That is not enough." Him—He's asleep! Asleep...doesn't He care? "You don't understand; this is a Christian school." Hold on, disciples. Catch the significance of the "We will have to have a meeting to see if you can moment. He hasn't abandoned you. He's still here. And look, how does come." He stay on the cushion? The boat is thrashing about! The boat is almost Does being a Christian school mean anything? full of water; the rain is hurled at Him by the wind; He's soaked to the To the musical community of Reading, Pennsylva- skin...but He's sleeping! Wow, must be tired! Could you be asleep? Or nia, it does. Sixty-eight tickets arrived in the mail. would you have awakened long ago with your heart in your throat and In an age when many American schools have aban- your stomach in knots? He knows He's in His Father's care. doned school assembly programs because the stu- He stands and tells the waves and winds to stop, and all shuts down. dents are too disruptive, we have a school where Peace reigns supreme. He turns and looks through eyes of sadness and we can, with pride, say, "This is a Christian school." asks, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"—Mark 4:40 (NIV). JOHN EDISON Do those questions sound unreasonable? How well do we sleep amid Math/Computer Teacher our storms, especially when everything seems hopeless? Remember, He says: Alumnus goes to Angola "...Surely 1 am with you always, to the very end of the age,"— Stephen Ertel, a 1987 BMA alumnus, is in An- Matt. 28:20 (NIV). gola for six months under an ADRA assignment. "...Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength,"—Is. 40:31 Stephen recently graduated from Andrews Uni- (NIV). versity. Because of his marketing degree, he was "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you,"—John 14:27 (NIV). chosen to go to Angola to analyze the needs of the "A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but country and "sell" these needs to ADRA and also to it will not come near you,"—PS. 91:7 (NIV). the UN seeking support for certain humanitarian Have you given yourself to Him—completely? Are you following His projects amounting to possibly millions of dollars. guidance—completely? Do you immerse your life in Him? Then you Stephen is in a very dangerous situation. Since know His peace in time of storm! there are elections taking place to determine who "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, will be in power, there is gunfire and violence in though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there the area. The UN is providing a certain amount of are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the protection and also the possible means to leave Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. The Sovereign Lord is my the country in an emergency. Please keep Stephen strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on in your prayers as he serves others according to the heights,"—Hab. 3:17-19 (NIV). God's will.

12B VISITOR, January 15, 1993 Blue Mountain Academy , coMMUNIQUE Who's who It takes more than Recently BMA Principal rain to ruin the Stan Rouse was notified that Cary Douglas Corbin, trail group's day an algebra and physics Friday: "What are we going to do on Sunday, teacher at BMA for the since it is going to rain?" Saturday night: "What past six years, was se- are we going to do, since it is going to rain Sunday lected for inclusion in the morning?" 10:00 a.m.: "What are we going to do, 1992 edition of Who's Who since it is raining?" Student after student asked Among American Teachers. Mr. Edison, whose school family group was plan- All of the listed teachers ning construction of a mile-long hiking trail, if from grades K-12 were selected by one or more they were going to work in the rain. Most of the 14 former students who themselves were listed in ei- members of the group wanted to. ther Who's Who Among American High School Students Mr. Edison had two optional activities for Blue or The National Dean's List. This is a particularly Mountain Academy's first service day of the school great honor since Mr. Corbin was recognized for year, but he wasn't sharing them. The students excellence by a former student who has also been really wanted to get started on the trail, which recognized as among the best high school and they plan to eventually make wheelchair acces- college students in America today. sible. For the present it was to be a nature trail Congratulations, Mr. Corbin! with labeled wildlife, an easy trail to traverse, a nice place for a Sabbath afternoon walk in good clothes. Parent Day Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m., Kevin Haver- Parent Day Sunday at Blue Mountain Academy kamp, a village student, drove up and said that a is a very special annual event. family in Hamburg was moving because the house The day began at 9:00 a.m. with bells ringing they were renting was sold, and they needed help. and parents (yes, parents) hurrying to classes. For They did not have access to a truck and only had the first 90 minutes of the day, parents attended one person to help. They had a problem. At 11:15 an abbreviated school day to get a quick overview a.m. the students were loading into the back of of their student's academic schedule. Each class Mr. Edison's Ford Ranger, a full-sized pickup from lasted 12 minutes, which was just enough time to the BMA farm, and one car. All were of the opin- get a description of the course and an explanation ion that the Lord had provided the rain to guide of each teacher's philosophy, course objectives our family group to the correct task for the day. and grading system. At 4:30 p.m. the last of 14 happy students were Assembly followed, with special presentations on their way back to school. Six rooms of furni- by the choir, bell choir, band, a piano and organ ture were moved, and a family of five was located solo and the Aerial Aires gynmastics team. in a new home. The refrigerator was moved up Next came the "Forum with Staff," led by Princi- stairs without a dolly, and the furniture was in pal Stan Rouse. In this open meeting, parents had good condition despite a lack of moving blankets. the opportunity to ask questions and express sug- The trail will come. The Lord knows when, but gestions or concerns. He isn't sharing that information yet. After the During lunch, the Parent Advisory Council held "Big Move," the students in the trail maintenance their meeting. family group are not worried about The afternoon was filled with parent/teacher the time or the weather necessary conferences and a new item on the agenda. The to do the job. The Lord was in seminar "How to Finance a College Education" charge of their great service day. was presented by the Columbia Union College Fi- JOHN EDISON Math/Computer Teacher nancial Aid Department. The choir room was filled with interested parents of senior students, many of whom expressed gratitude for this service. We are grateful for the support Did You Know? and participation of the parents who made Parent Day such a suc- Sixty-five percent of BMA seniors and 50 cess! percent of all BMA students are on the CARON OSWALD honor roll. Director of Advancement

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Tales from the agers who are committed to Christian values but are caught in the middle. recruiter... For these students, the only barrier to our high Eric, the oldest of four, graduated from the local school is money. church school this past spring. What to do about As Blue Mountain Academy recruiter, I wanted high school was on everyone's mind when I met you to know that, as I travel this state and talk with the family. with our teenagers, I have seen faith in their faces All their budget would allow was a tuition pay- and heard the longing in their hearts. ment of $300 a month. $300 is a lot of money. It's They have faith. And I have hope. And Pennsyl- half their mortgage payment. It's more than the vania Seventh-day Adventists have love. So much family's monthly food bill. love that they continually sacrifice for what they They had many questions. How much could hold so dear to their hearts—Christian education. Eric earn working at the industry? Could he work We need love in action. We need love in the in the summer? How much would the whole form of dollars so that these students—our teen- school year cost? Would $300 a month be enough? agers who have chosen to pursue a Christian edu- cation at all costs—can have one.

Susan had always planned to come to BMA. I LOVE IN ACTION met her at Academy Days with a group of students Funds* Funds from her church school. She said she was defi- Fee Anticipated Needed nitely coming in the fall. Eric $7780 $6100 $1680 When I didn't receive her application, I called to Susan $7780 $5100 $2680 see what was wrong. There was a problem at Louise's family $15560 $10200 $5360

home—Mom and Dad were separating. 'Sources are student labor, family and three-way aid. I spoke with the parents. Everything was up in CARON OSWALD the air, including which parent could be respon- Director of Advancement sible for the school bill. Susan's life was put on hold as her family crumbled around her. Have a heart in February February is traditionally known for Valentine's Louise is a single mother of two sons. With no Day, sometimes referred to as "Heart" Day. But male role model at home and being a member of wait—there is another tradition (Four years in a a small church, she felt it vital to keep her sons in row does make it that, right?). church school ... especially high school. The 4th Annual BMA Phonathon will take place Her older son has been at Blue Mountain Acad- February 14-17. Phones will be ringing across the emy for two years. He's worked every summer, as country as current students speak with former stu- well as during the school year. It seems she gets dents. Students will give of their time in an al- further behind every month. Now her younger son ready busy school schedule, while alumni will be is academy age. How on earth will she be able to given the opportunity to pledge gifts for the 1993 put two children through four years of academy? Annual Fund Campaign. In the past four years, the number of "giving" alumni has grown to more than 600. Contribu- tions from alumni have risen from about $2,000 to Many families have students at BMA under over $25,000. Last year's Phonathon resulted in similar difficult circumstances. Families who have pledges of over $14,000. dedicated their children to Jesus and promised to Your pledge will help reach the 1993 goal of raise them for Him. Families whose financial re- $27,700 from at least 665 donors to qualify BMA sources are tapped to the maximum to make good for a further $8,000 in matching funds from PSI. on this pledge. Families who have given their As we work together to reach this goal, positive checkbooks to God as well as their hearts. responses from alumni are really important to the There are single parents, both moms and dads, student callers and to BMA. BMA alumni with big struggling to preserve what remains of a Christian hearts are needed in February! family. And there are several students here like MARION STREIDL Susan, Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist teen- AAA Coordinator

12D VISITOR, January 15, 1993 Potomac People

Potomac Conference, P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, Virginia 24401 / (703) 886-0771 or (202) 554-4581 What's happening around Faith! You've got to try it! Potomac Claiming promises and expecting miracles is the essence of Chris- tianity. This week one of our pastors told me his latest miracle. When he paid his tithe and monthly bills, he had $20 left for PEDDs Meeting groceries for the next four weeks. His wife wondered out loud if Norfolk, Virginia, Church perhaps the Lord would understand if they held out the tithe until the January 22 and 23 end of the month so they would have a little money for food. The pastor Pre-Constituency Meeting said if he was going to preach faith to the congregation, he would live Norfolk, Virginia it at home. They prayed that God would honor His promise to open the January 23 windows of heaven and care for their needs. PEDDs Meeting The next day he got a check in the mail for $102 from an insurance Takoma Academy Gym Ralph Martin company for his labor on water damage to his house. The pastor was February 5 and 6 astounded, as he had not made a claim and expected nothing. That week he received a $75 rebate for a safe driving record. Next, a reimbursement check came Pre-Constituency Meeting Takoma Academy for $126 for eye glasses that he had bought months before and forgotten about. February 6 Before the month was out, he had received over $700 in unexpected income. God had again proven Himself as a provider for His faithful believers. PEDDs Meeting God honors us when we step out in faith. This past year we committed ourselves to send Richmond Junior Academy February 19 and 20 an evangelist to Czechoslovakia for the next three years. God stirred the entire city of Kosice with Tony Mavrakos, and today there is a new church of 127 members with dozens of young Pre-Constituency Meeting people and high excitement for even greater growth. God honored our faith. Because of your Richmond Junior Academy prayers and financial support, we have new brothers and sisters in the Lord, and all the bills February 20 are paid. As an added blessing, tithes and offerings are up all over the conference. God is at PEDDs Meeting work! Potomac Conference Resource Center, Staunton, Virginia Now we are going to Bratislava! March 12 and 13 In mid-January Ruben Ramos, pastor of the Washington Spanish Pre-Constituency Meeting church, will begin a five-week crusade in the largest, finest auditorium Potomac Conference Resource (a former communist headquarters that seats 1,200) in the heart of that Center, Staunton, Virginia city. Ramos will be supported by 200 Seventh-day Adventists in that March 13 city. Even as you read this, the church is distributing 60,000 handbills PEDDs Meeting and 5,000 posters announcing the meetings. Capitol Spanish Church, Bratislava, with a population of 500,000, is the capital of Slovakia. Washington, DC With two universities, it is the cultural and economic heart of the March 19 and 20 country. Our Adventist brothers and sisters are counting on Potomac Pre-Constituency Meeting to help them preach the three angels' messages to this great center so Capitol Spanish SDA Church long under the domination of atheistic communism. March 20 You can contribute in two important ways: 1. Pray for Ruben Ramos Potomac Conference every day. 2. Once a month, see that your Sabbath school class takes Constituency Meeting a special offering for Czechoslovakia. God has something great in mind New Market, Virginia for Bratislava, but God also has something great in mind for you. Claim Ruben Ramos March 28 God's promise today. RALPH MARTIN President Potomac People is published in the Visitor each month by the Potomac Conference. President, Ralph Martin; Editor, Sue Bendel!.

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Larry Evans joins Potomac both the local church and school, Evans works toward Conference staff enhancing the role of the Mernoly Maker conference as a true resource January marked a new beginning for center. the Larry Evans family and the Poto- He says: "For me, minis- Weekend MARCH 5-7,1993 mac Conference. try is a response to the gra- RAMADA TOWERS, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Dr. Evans has joined the office family cious way God has worked as vice president for administration. He in my life. Because of that, MEMORIES ARE GODS PICTURE ALBUM OF LIFE. YOU comes to us I tend to be an incurable AND YOUR SPOUSE WILL ADD TO YOUR "PICTURE from Portland, optimist when it comes to Oregon, where the future of our church." ALBUM" BY ATTENDING THIS RETREAT DESIGNED he has been He rejoices in the large num- SPECIFICALLY FOR COUPLES. DELUXE special assis- ber of baptisms in Potomac ACCOMMODATIONS. SPECIAL GOURMET MEALS. tant to the during 1992 and believes president of the that the strong outreach and SEMINARS. SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AND Oregon Confer- plans for reclaiming miss- MUCH MORE AWAIT EACH COUPLE. ence, associate ing members hold great EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ministerial di- promise for the next few [POSTMARKED BY FEB. 15]-$260 rector and years. REGULAR FEE-$290 church growth We welcome the Evans coordinator. family to Potomac and wish NOTE: SHARING SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO An ordained them happiness here! ASSIST NEEDY COUPLES: CONTACT LEN MCMILLAN OR minister and 2 INGRID WRAY. (703) 886-0771, FOR DETAILS. Larry Evans author, Evans holds a bach- elor of arts degree from Walla Walla SPONSORED BY POTOMAC FAMILY MINISTRIES College in Washington and a master's and doctorate in divinity from the Sev- enth-day Adventist Theological Semi- Columbus Day program at Oxford Adventist School nary at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He is a founding member of the inter-denominational On October 12 a Church Consultants Group, which is dramatic presenta- based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. tion about the his- While in Oregon he helped pioneer tory of "Columbus, the early work in small-group and prayer the 500th Anniver- ministries. He is author of the Leader's sary," was given by Guide, which is used with small-group the students of the studies on the book of Revelation. He Oxford Adventist serves as one of the speakers for the School in Roanoke, annual International Small Group Con- Virginia. ference. Three different His duties with Potomac will be pri- dramas were pre- marily in administration. They include sented. Grades five membership on numerous committees and six gave a pre- within the conference; responsibility for sentation on how camp meeting, constituency sessions, Columbus got the membership statistics, employee per- funding and sup- sonnel records; administrative liaison port for his journey. Grades one through for grades K-10 and coordination of the four gave their presentation on where conference Adventist-Laymen's Services Columbus actually went on his voyage and Industries program. to discover what was the Indies. Grades Evans' wife, Carolyn (or Carrie as seven and eight gave a skit on a modern- she is often called), graduated from Walla day Columbus, how he would act today Walla College with a major in French. if he were making a journey in 1992 While in Oregon, she worked as office instead of 1492. manager of the East Portland Neurol- The finale was a joining together of ogy Clinic. the entire student body to sing "God The Evanses have two sons: Jeffrey, Bless America." a freshman theological major at Walla An exhibit of the children's crafts Walla College; and Jonathan, a junior and artwork relating to Columbus was at Portland Adventist Academy. on display. With a strong belief in the ministry of JEANETTE BARTON Lead actors Ashley Smith, Robert McLennan Communication Secretary and Ryan McLennan after a successful show.

10 VISITOR, January 15. 1993 Nancy Van Pelt and Joan Martin enjoy one of Bonny Musgrave's gour- met meals. Photo courtesy of Silvia Mills.

Some of the volunteers at the Saturday night barn party were, back row, left to right: Robbi Anderson, Karen Fabrizio, Becky Feltman, Carol Wooten and Vikki Hendricks; and front row, left to right: Heather Stuyvesant, Denise Grant and Joan Martin. These and other volunteers did all the work behind the scenes to make the weekend successful. Photo courtesy of Joan Martin.

Potomac women's retreat Camp Blue Ridge October 2-4

Picture sto by Joan Martin

Left: Robbi Anderson, Potomac women's ministries director, spoke at the Sabbath evening sundown vespers. Right: Esther Knott, an associate pastor at the Sligo church in Takoma Park, Maryland, conducted a "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" seminar dealing with self-esteem. Photos courtesy of Joan Martin.

Nancy Van Pelt, author and speaker, presented seminars on "Organization through Order, Joy Enjoying one ofthe delicious meals are (left and Elegance" and "Creative Hospitality". to right) Tammy Arner, Beatrice French and Vivian Lewis.

final "good night," participants were At this writing we are down to the Staunton Revelation attentive. Lessons for the next three end of the seminar. Two precious souls Seminar days were passed out with encourage- have been baptized and received into ments to come early next Wednesday. the fellowship of the Staunton church. As the sun began to sink in the west Since that great beginning, the Rev- Between 15 and 20 more are studying minutes after six p.m., people were al- elation Seminar has met our best expec- with great earnestness, so we will con- ready busy setting out materials, check- tations. The great hurdle was to move tinue to teach the great truths of the ing microphones and putting up a sign from the school to the church. When we Bible, probing next into the prophecies that read: "Revelation Seminar Here." did, no one was lost in the process. Then of Daniel. By 6:50 p.m. it was clear that a good we had those testy nights when the [Taken from Wave Lengths, the news- opening night was ahead. The seats at material of Revelation was just plain letter of the Staunton church] the Thomas McSwain Elementary controversial. God's Spirit hovered over ROBERT CLARKE School were filled with few exceptions. the church and each student so that Pastor From the first words of welcome to the none were offended.

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Bradford Lectureship Sligo teaching commissioning service Series, second edition, features Dick Duerksen

Some unusual guests were seen at the C.E. Bradford Lectureship Series, which was held at the Burnt Mills church in Silver Spring, Maryland, October 18- 21. Nathan was there and made quite a stir as he confronted Da- vid and Bathsheba with a strong rebuke. We suffered with them through the loss of their son but re- joiced as God brought restoration through the birth of Solomon. The Potomac Conference recently commissioned We saw insights and 12 teachers at the Sligo Adventist School in Ta- felt feelings that koma Park, Maryland, as ministers of teaching. would not have been Gil Plubell, director of education for the North possible without the American Division, presented the homily. Dr. Plu- presence of these spe- bell told the candidates their work is valuable to the cial guests. church because they daily reach their students with Dick Duerksen Another evening spiritual and academic instruction. we were moved as we Others who took part in the service included: talked with a number of friends and Ralph Martin, president; Marvin Griffin, witnesses of the paralytic healed at the vice president for finance; Violet Weiss, pool in Bethesda. We found ourselves superintendent of schools; Elaine Plemons evaluating where we would have been if and Clarence Dunbebin, associate super- he had been a friend of ours. intendents of schools; Norma Osborn, Sligo These guests and others were quite pastor; and John Butler, school board chair. real to us as Dick Duerksen, vice presi- The commissioning service contains the dent for communication in the Colum- same elements as the ordination service bia Union, acted by night and taught us for pastors. In creating this service, the by day how to use narrative preaching Potomac Conference is promoting the con- more effectively. cept that pastors and teachers are mem- This was the second year for the bers of a team whose task is teaching the Bradford Series, which is designed to concepts of salvation to children and their challenge and help Potomac pastors parents. become better preachers. Last year's The Potomac Conference commissioned the fol- series was led by Bradford himself, and lowing educators: Gene Brewer, principal; Betty Potomac is committed to continuing the Lunsford, pre-first; Carol Hammond, fifth grade; series for at least five years. Fred Khandagle, sixth grade; Babu-Rao Chedala- Duerksen's messages were varied and wada, mathematics; Paul Copiz, social studies; gripping. Sometimes he appeared in Zelma Edwards, music; Dennis Hunt, band; Evonne costume, and other times he simply drew Baasch, strings instructor; Rosemary Peterson, art; the pictures in our minds. But consis- Ardyce Griswold, librarian; and Valerie Halliwell, tently he brought us into the story and assistant to the principal. made it come alive. Through the evening presentations and the morning classes, From top: Violet Weiss presents the charge to we learned many new ways to present teachers. the gospel message. Ralph Martin commissions Gene Brewer and Next year's series will be October 17- Betty Lunsford. 20. As always, the public is invited and James and Carol Hammond (left) listen to encouraged to attend the evening meet- Alonzo Bethea and his daughter, Carolyn, former students of Carol's who were her spon- ings. Announcements as to place and sors. speaker will be made through your local Teachers Ardyce Griswold (left) and Zelma churches. Edwards pray with Clarence Dunbebin. MARVIN WRAY The teachers sang a response to the commis- Ministerial Director sioning service. Photos by David Waller

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Church ministries in Rocky formed in 1985 as a small group of 20 ing to unify the church and inspire every members. The group rented a Presby- member to share Jesus' love with oth- Mount work together terian church for six years. The Presby- ers. The health ministry, in addition to terian pastor literally welcomed the being an outreach, became a spiritual In 1974, when I began colporteuring Adventist group to his church, having growing experience that was contagious. in the Rocky Mount-Roanoke area of gained much respect for Adventist med- As the new church opened its doors, Virginia, it was a dark county to the ics while serving as a chaplain in the three young adults were baptized. A Adventist truths. Today a beautiful Army, and the agreed rent was only the conference evangelistic series was con- new Seventh-day Adventist church is utility costs for the entire six years! ducted by Ken Wilber in the spring of located on North Main Street in Rocky During this time, two and one-half acres 1991, following a cooking school and Mount with 43 members and a weekly of unadvertised land was providentially literature distribution. Five more bap- attendance averaging over 50. located at an excellent price and pur- tisms and four membership transfers The Lord has guided miraculously in chased (with cash). resulted. these years. A small health work began The company became a church in Now a church school, totally funded in 1977 with Eden Way Bakery, a whole- 1987, and plans for a building were laid by the church, meets in Sabbath school grain bakery located on a back porch. It out. Donations of materials, equipment rooms until the Lord provides a sepa- grew to a full-size bakery with a store- and money were received from Adven- rate facility. front, UPS deliveries and local deliver- tists and non-Adventists who caught Keeping the total membership in- ies in less than a year. Health classes the vision. The church building contrac- volved is the goal of the Rocky Mount and lectures are held, and recently this tor received plenty of volunteer help church which holds the motto "Ever work has expanded to include a bakery/ and, in six months, the new church was advancing." Adjoining dark counties vegetarian cafe/natural foods shoppe in finished and 70 percent paid. await our future efforts. downtown Roanoke. The literature ministry was con- ALAN DEAN The Rocky Mount company was stantly carried out in many ways, serv- Communication Coordinator

Parents share their faith he never gave up his initial commit- ment to Jesus, which he made at the walk with students at Sligo age of 12. elementary school Franklin David presented his "Jo- nah-style" experience, which led him In late October pastors Ron Hyrchuk eventually to become a pastor. His and Norma Osborn hosted a unique spiri- plans to become a physician were tual feast for students. Sligo parents turned inside out through a series of personalized what "taking up Christ's unexpected events at Spicer College cross" means to them. in India. Today he pastors. Charlotte Conway opened the week On Friday pastors Hyrchuk and with her family's story of son Dan. Osborn invited the students to com- Though Dan was destined to wear leg mit their lives to Jesus. Students braces for life, the Holy Spirit led them were challenged to build their own to find the only physician who could stories of faith now for the future. operate on Dan to "make him whole." Throughout the week a primitive She further explained how Sligo teacher wooden cross draped with fabric was Jan Cunningham and her fourth-grade the visual focal point. students supported Dan throughout his Many students expressed gratitude school year in unusually throughout the week for the ministry of caring ways. Sligo parents to Joy Brown shared with them. This series is animated gestures how her one more way that family had called upon God our pastors have during her husband's car tried to implement accident and at other times the results of the of near tragedy. Valuegenesis study Eton Codling told stu- by having the home, dents how he was raised in the church and the a Christian family in Ja- school participate maica and how different life jointly in the spiri- was culturally for him when tual growth of our he first immigrated to the youth. United States. Students lis- VALERIE Pastor Franklin David (left) and Eton Codling tened intently as he spoke HALLIWELL- (above), Sligo parents, were speakers for the SMITH week of prayer. Pastors Norma Osborn and of God's guidance during Ron Hyrchuk (top) Assistant to the hosted the unique week and after his transition during which parents shared their faith expe- years. He explained how Principal riences. Photos by Valerie Halliwell-Smith.

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The Grace Orientation Workshop

"Amazing grace, how sweet the Amazing grace processional sound" The 26 K-10 schools in Potomac Those words were the theme song cooperated in a program to help young recently in Williamsburg, Virginia, people better understand God's grace as pastors and teachers met together and the plan of salvation. Using January 3-6 in a "Grace Orientation chapter titles from the book Steps to Workshop." Christ by Ellen G. White, each school Dick Duerksen, vice president for constructed a banner to depict the theme of one of the chapters. communication with the Columbia Devotional speakers Kendra Haloviak, Bob Rice and Union, led us to an understanding of Ralph Martin. The "Amazing Grace" proces- how we can be more grace-oriented. sional, featuring the banners, marked We looked at the challenges facing us in the beginning of the retreat, which ex- the church, the school and the home. Daily devotions plored what kind of experience the The idea came about as a result of the Daily devotions for the Potomac Con- church fosters through its religious edu- Valuegenesis studies done recently that ference pastor/teacher retreat featured cation programs in congregations and showed us that our young people and a president, a pastor and a principal schools. therefore, obviously, our older people, addressing the need for grace orienta- The goal of the education and minis- too, do not have a comprehensive under- tion in the congregation, the school and terial departments is to make the ban- standing of salvation by grace. Far too the family. ners available to churches and schools many responded that we obtain salva- Kendra Haloviak, associate pastor of that may wish to use them in activities tion by living a good life. The "Grace Sligo church in Takoma Park, Mary- to foster grace orientation. Requests Orientation Workshop" idea was con- land, told how to make congregations should be directed to Charlene Sheffer ceived in a "Vision to Action" training grace-oriented in worship and encour- at the Potomac Conference Resource session conducted in 1991. age youth to take part in congregational Office; (703) 886-0771. Banners modeling the themes of the activities. VIOLET WEISS 13 chapters of Steps to Christ were made Robert Rice, principal of C.F. Rich- Education Superintendent and presented by the 26 schools in the ards Junior Academy in Staunton, Vir- Potomac Conference in partnership with ginia, outlined how schools impact the their representative churches. lives of their students positively or nega- Multitudes of comments were made tively. Grace-oriented schools add to about the timeliness and the tremen- the foundation begun by the home. The dous value of this particular gathering. Valuegenesis study found that schools The fellowship of teachers, pastors and with teachers who speak fondly to stu- conference leaders together was ex- dents about their own spiritual experi- tremely enriching in itself, but the em- ence have a far more lasting impact for phasis on God's amazing grace and the Christianity. Ralph Martin, conference president, described how pastors and educators can help parents create grace-oriented families. "Students whose mother and father speak of their own faith experi- ence show stronger faith maturity," Mar- Bob Rice (left), principal of C.F. Richards Jr. tin said. Academy in Staunton, and Bob Clarke, pas- CLARENCE DUNBEBIN tor of the Staunton church, display their Associate Education school's "grace" banner, produced by school Superintendent aides Melvina Wahl and Joannie Galbraith,

LEARNING STYLES SEMINARS Eugene Brewer, Sligo school principal, will present his entire Learning Styles Seminar program in four sessions during January and February. The first session will be a repeat of the program he presented in October. Anyone who missed the October presentation should plan to attend this Rick Lebate at the keyboard for the work- session. The seminars will be held at the Sligo Adventist School. shop Sunday, January 24 10 a.m. -12 noon Session 1 (Repeat) challenge to present it more clearly was Monday, January 25 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Session 2 nothing less than inspiring. Monday, February 8 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Session 3 Our schools, our churches and our Monday, February 22 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Session 4 conference are in good hands. They are Many parents who heard Brewer's October seminar came away from it with a new understanding in God's hands. of their children and their children's behavior. We are all looking forward to hearing the entire MARVIN WRAY program. Ministerial Department Director

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Staunton invites community to Thanksgiving meal

For the second consecutive year the Staunton, Virginia, congregation hosted a community Thanksgiving celebration. On November 22 the gymna- sium at C.F. Richards school was transformed into a festive at- mosphere. All kinds of goodies The Sunrise Pickers, featuring Regina Lotts, performed while Thanksgiving guests enjoyed the meal. from dressing and cranberry sauce to sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie filled the serving tables. Lynchburg The sit-down tables were decorated church news with candy corn, leaves and styrofoam balls turned into turkeys by the junior/ An evangelistic series earliteen Sabbath school class under was conducted in the the watchful eye of leader Charlene Lynchburg area for four Sheffer. A banner proclaiming "Wel- weeks during September come, Friends!" and "Happy Thanksgiv- and October. Tony Mav- ing!" hung on the stage where the bands rakos set our ears on fire would provide entertainment. and re-opened our eyes The time came to serve the Thanks- with the powerful mes- giving meal, which had been planned sages he brought. and organized by Doug Sheffer and the Many invitations and outreach committee members! pamphlets were sent out The 16 tables, each seating eight, to the community. Pastor were soon filled with men, women and John Robbins and the lo- children who had been contacted by cal church worked hard, outreach members. Other guests soon and the word was spread took their places when they went to look about the series of meet- over the coats, socks, gloves, books, or- ings. anges and sweet things that were laid God blessed the effort, out for their taking. and more than 150 people The Sunrise Pickers, including came the first night. We Staunton member Regina Lotts, were all hoped for more, but we the first to entertain. When the Pickers know the Holy Spirit is could no longer resist the meal offering, still working powerfully Top: The Lynchburg children's Sabbath school the second group took over the micro- and that many hearts are being spoken phones. The head chef for this event, enjoys a special nature spot just outside of to even though the series is over. Lynchburg on a recent Sabbath morning. Staunton member Boyd Hevener, is a The tapes of the meetings are being The children had a wonderful time celebrat- member of this yet-unnamed group. The shared, and your special prayers are ing God's love in song and worship and gathering was doubly delighted when asked to please remember our little seeing the natural beauty of His great earth. the two bands combined their talents in church and our friends here who are The Sabbath school features monthly youth an impromptu musical session. making decisions. nights on Saturday nights as well. Additional meals were prepared for We were privileged to witness the Bottom: Back rows, left to right: Tony Mavra- guests to eat later and for delivery to baptism and re-baptism of 18 individu- kos, John Robbins, Michael Wilson, Gordon shut-ins. The remaining food was taken als on Sabbath, October 10. A very Bowyer, Angie Bowyer, Sharon Stinson, April to the local shelter for the homeless. special, heartfelt "thank you" to Tony Tomlin, Carrie Campbell, Tim Stickel, If the invited guests were as pleased Mavrakos from our entire church for Stephanie Cooper and Buck Dudley. Front as the church members who contributed becoming a part of our church family for row, left to right: Christopher Campbell, Crystal Campbell, Jackie Hudson, Michael their time and efforts, this event was those weeks and sacrificing time away truly a "thanks giving." Wright, Melissa Stinson, Cassie Campbell, from his sweet wife and children. We Jacob Wright, Jared Wright and Joshua LURA DEMERS wish him well and God's great blessings Wright. Not pictured: Charles Placide and Communication Coordinator as he soon travels once more to Czecho- Tee Lipscomb, who were baptized a few slovakia to spread the good news there. weeks prior to the meetings.

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The following stories were taken directly from the October 5, 1992, Roanoke Times & World News (front wage, even though it's above mini- page). Used by permission. mum." All are Seventh-day Adventists. They subscribe to a lifestyle that Leggett's first Sunday brings smiles, sales relies on fresh air, sunshine, proper rest, temperance, exercise and faith by Sandra Brown Kelly, Staff Writer area near Leggett is empty, but it other stores. combined with a vegetarian diet that Gordon Leggett looked around began filling up before 1 p.m. Sun- Also among the early arrivals includes plenty of water. Leggett-Valley View on Sunday, day. were Robbie Roberts and his fam- Vegetarianism is not a require- and he smiled at what he saw. Cus- Lisa and Mike Rolen were the ily, also of Martinsville. They were ment of being a Seventh-day Ad- tomers. first people through the doors on the in Roanoke to visit his sister-in- ventist. However, Dean said, "It's It was the same way when he store's lower level. law's new baby, Amanda Tyndall. Eden Way's way." visited Leggett-Tanglewood, he The Martinsville couple said He said they are regular Leggett Along with no-meat burgers, soy said. Tanglewood may have had they were glad that Leggett decided customers, so they decided to use sour cream toppings and wheat-free even more customers than the store to open. They shop on Sundays the first Sunday opening to shop for bread—a new product—the store at Valley View. regularly and had been going to a sweater for his daughter. also promotes healthy, stress-free No matter; he was smiling. lives. "I'm very pleased with the Interspersed with religious ma- amount of traffic. I didn't know Shop locked at sacrifice on Sabbath terials on a rack that stands near the what to expect," he said. front door are free brochures on Leggett, who lives in Bedford by Sandra Brown Kelly, Staff Writer Sabbath for almost all other Protes- how to improve emotional and County, is the company's vice presi- On the busiest shopping day of tant denominations, to its schedule physical health. dent for human resources. He has the week in downtown Roanoke's this past year. Handouts on living stress-free offices in Lynchburg. bustling farmers' market, the doors The business opened in June and coping with drug problems dis- Leggett Department Store Inc. of the Eden Way Place vegetarian 1990 on Market Street Southeast. It appear fastest, Dean said. executives made appearances in the restaurant are locked. began 13 years before as a back- Helping people deal with life is company's 44 stores in four states The combination restaurant and porch bakery at the Dean home near "what keeps me going," he said. to lend moral support to employees store has never opened on a Satur- Boones Mill. It was started by Dean Dean believes Eden Way has who were working on Sunday for day. and his wife, Betty, and two of her had spiritual guidance from the be- the first time. Saturday is the Sabbath for the brothers and their wives. ginning. Leggett stores had been among Seventh-day Adventist families that The business grew so fast that When the bakery was started, the rare retail holdouts against Sun- run the not-for-profit shop. within six months the bakery needed Hollins College was solicited as a day shopping because the owners Manager Alan Dean, Eden larger quarters. The families moved customer, he said. When the col- considered it a day for church and Way's only full-time worker, sus- it to a building on U.S. 220 between lege wanted to get rid of two coolers family. pects the store could make up to 33 Boones Mill and Rocky Mount. and an electric oven, it offered them When the company announced percent more money if it opened on Growth has slowed in recent to the Deans. its change of mind, it said Sunday Saturdays. years, but the business isn't mea- "I think that decision was in- openings would continue through It's just never been an option, he sured just by sales, Dean said. spired by the Lord," Dean said. "It December 27 and then the decision said. To Dean and the seven other allowed us to move to (U.S.) 220, would be re-evaluated. "Most people believe the other people who work there, Eden Way and it kept us from ever getting in Leggett said sales in October nine commandments, but they have is a ministry. Workers are paid, but debt. and early November will give an trouble believing in the fourth," said at what Dean calls a "sacrificial "We still cook on the stove." idea of what regular Sunday open- Dean. ings could do for the stores' busi- The Fourth ness. Command- "I'm surprised at how many ment (Exodus families are here," he said. 20:8) advises "I could see how this might con- that no work tinue year-round. This is a crack in should be done the door ... , maybe a large crack." on the Sabbath. Leggett was among the board The way the members who voted "yeah" to Sun- Adventists re- day openings. main faithful to He said some areas of the store's the day of rest business had "suffered terribly" be- is an anachro- cause it was closed. nism in a soci- He said sales of cosmetics were ety where most off considerably, for instance. of the retail "It's a good day for us because community it's raining and people won't be out runs seven days picnicking," said Barbara Zimmer, a week. bridal registrar. The 10-year em- Eden Way ployee was doing her first Sunday operates six duty at the Valley View store. days; it added Usually on Sunday the parking Sundays, the Betty and Alan Dean of Eden Way Place. Photo by Roanoke Times & World-News.

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