Across the miles Editorial

Because Jesus Christ is both our Lord and our Saviour: Tamara Michalenko & Randy Terry 1 "r"-- Assistant Director of Communication • • The local church will be the central focus and the and Assistant Treasurer driving force of the denomination. Columbia Union Conference • • The joy and celebration of worship will attract people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool. The "Love Bug," as the expression iF • Church fellowship will be so vibrant that retention of goes, has really hit the Columbia members will improve and conflicts over lifestyle issues Union Conference. Even before the will decrease. new year began, three engagements were announced. One of those en- gagements happened to be ours. Brandon Armstrong, Hunt- Because of Tamara's fondness for lighthouses, it was de- ington, Helen Brooks, Miamis- cided that Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine, her favorite Mountain burg, Ohio. Helen was lighthouse, would be the perfect spot to "pop the question." View. Bran- baptized Randy planned our trip through the New England states, visit- don was during a ing and photographing as many lighthouses as we could. Fi- baptized on Thanksgiv- nally, we reached Maine. It was on a cold, windy November September ing season 25, 1993, by day that Randy asked the baptism Pastor Dan this past all-important question, but Shafer. The year by with a warm heart, Tamara church baptistry was used Pastor enthusiastically said, "Yes!' for the first time. Willis When we returned to Adams. the office the following Monday, we made the big announcement. The office Face staff was excited and be- Baptism Profiles ace gan sharing the news with F others. Within a few hours, people from California, Bryan Canter, Frederick, Florida, Ohio, Texas and Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine, on our Chesapeake. Bryan is a captain George Leary, Lebanon, Virginia knew of our en- engagement day, November 13, 1993. in the U.S. Pennsylvania. George was gagement. Now friends, Army. After re-baptized co-workers and relatives are looking forward to our wedding attending a on March 6, on May 29 at the Burnt Mills church in Silver Spring, Maryland. "Discoveries 1993, by That got us to thinking: If people shared the news of Jesus' in Prophecy" Pastor coming and how He died on the cross for our sins as fast as evangelistic Eugene series, Bryan they share news of engagements, there wouldn't be a person Melashenko. was baptized on this earth who didn't know of Christ's return. George has on Novem- since passed In this new year, we pray that we, too, aren't shy in sharing ber 20, 1993. away. God's message of love and for- giveness so that all will know He is coming, soon! Won't you join us in that The fourth commandment makes a difference prayer? I met my favorite pastor friend from the very first. He after I had been teaching chil- baptized me and had me Randy presented this teddy bear, dren for 41 years in the Pres- with the engagement watch on its teaching in the kindergarten foot, to Tamara as he proposed. byterian and Missionary class. Alliance churches. That was several years ago. My conscience bothered me I am now 90 years old and every time I taught the com- have to take it easy. COVER: Tom and Pat Leeson, a mandments, "To remember the Now, instead of taking care Seventh-day Adventist professional photography team living in the Sabbath day." of children, I'm taking care of Northwest, photographed the grizzly bear. To encourage new Finally, I had a chance to pets: birds, cats and a gold- members to receive their union paper, the Visitor used the picture on a poster and address forms sent to churches. See page 13. do just that and joined the fish. Seventh-day Adventist Church In Ephesians it says, "All in Forest Hill, Virginia. God's creatures find their ful- Pastor Mark Fowler was my fillment in the Lord." That means that all God's creatures are important to Him. I'm

2 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 () I, I) I :\ 1)Itl I r) Itl • Feryl Harris Richard Duefksen Editor .Pennsboro, West Virginia once met me at the airport, where tagging along behind Charlotte Pedersen Coe Managing Editor Randy Hall Assistant Editor was a scruffy teenager she'd Tamara Michalefiko Project Editor Iat goes 'round met in the parking lot. She'd Elaine Hamilton Editorial Assistant agreed to let him carry my RegeoSmith Jr. Design Service baggage for a mere five dollars! Diane Baier Production/Design comes 'round "Food money," he'd said. The • Mich01 Coe Jr. Circulation same one, knowing no strang- The VISITOR is the Adventist 15ublication for people in the Columbia Union. it is, printed to ers, accepted a four-hour ride inspire confidence in.the Saviour and His church „and serves as a networking tool for sharing It was 9 a.m. when the tele- Hadn't she used that line on a with an 18-wheel trucker back ,methods members, churches and institutions phone rang—just 30 minutes me a few hundred times? to school. "What could hap- can use in ministry. Address all Correspondence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls from the time I needed to head "Mom," she fired back, pen?" she had stormed. And Road, Cctlumbia, .MD, 27045. One-year sub- ' for the airport to catch a flight "You really need to be careful could this be the same girl scriptionS7.50. for a training seminar. My these days. There are all kinds who'd had the audacity to re- COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE daughter's vibrant voice and of people out there." Alas, my trieve her old Volkswagen (301) 596-0800 (410) 997-3414 familiar "Hi Mom" echoed over mental computer again dis- from his garage, when the pur- R.M. Wisbey President played PLAYBACK, PLAY- chaser she'd trusted failed to H. Lee Secretary the lines. D.J. Russell Treasurer "Are you ready to go?" she BACK with explicit clarity! come forth with the money R.J. Jensen Undertreasurer - inquired. "Just about," I re- Fortunately, I was success- he'd promised "first thing in C. Wright Undertreas.-Elect plied. This exchange was fol- ful in convincing her to allow the morning." R.B. Terry Asst. Treasurer lowed by a series of questions; me to proceed with my Yes, indeed, the same girl! • P. Lee 'Rev. Fund Treas. H. Otis ASI; Publishing "What time do you get there? plans—that is, as long as I While her guardian angel is -B. Manspeaker • Church Ministries . Where are you staying? Will agreed to report in from time breathing easier these days R. Duerksen Communication you be by yourself? When are to time as to my whereabouts. (mom and dad, too), she is C.P. Coe, T. Michaleriko Comm. Assts. you coming home? You aren't In addition, I should be pre- calling into service my "over- • N. Lamoreaux Data Management M. Connor, 8! Rowe Analysts planning to take your walks by pared to give a detailed ac- seer." Hopefully, she is put- R.,OsbOrn Education yourself, are you?" Suddenly, I counting of all my activities ting me under His wing just as F. Weer., A. Westney .Educ. Associates was experiencing a flashback upon my return! we did during those days with F..Ottati Ministerial of a period dating about 10 As I settled myself into the the same assurance that He A. Westney • Religious Liberty R. Patterson Trust Services years in the past. Somehow not-so-roomy seat on the air- will protect me as He did her. N.'Skilin Women's Min. the questions seemed familiar. craft, I smiled as I reviewed I thought of how nice it is As soon as I could get a our morning conversation. that my girl is so concerned for COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE • ASSOCIATION word in, I stopped my 29- Talk about reverse roles! her "irresponsible" mama. I R.M. Wisbey President •. year-old interrogator. "I'm the While fellow passengers were wonder: Does she see the cor- D.J. Russell Vice President mommy," I quipped. (This squeezing one more item into relation of words mutually R. Patterson Secretary was an expression I frequently already filled bins and mothers spoken in different time R.3,1ensen Treasurer used on her when, as a child, were trying to placate their frames? What were once my LOCAL CONFERENCES • • she'd question my decisions.) restless children, my mind was words to her? Does she view ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; thinking back to the time this them differently now than Robert Booker, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box "What is this? I queried." 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (215) 326- back then? Must be! 4610, • "Don't you trust me?" THERE! same daughter, then in college, • • ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. •Broad St., ColumbUs, OH 43205. Telephone: (614) ' Dorothy Parrish . 252-5271. . , . • Chester, Virginia . CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; Neville Mountain View Conference . "IT'S A PRINCIPAL'S DREAM - Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin VIRTUAL BY WEARING A SPECIAL REALITY Rd., COlumbia, MD 21044. (410) 995-1910; glad to know that I can still be SENSORY SUIT THIS STUDENT Washington, D.C., area, (301) 596-5600. 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VISITOR, February 15, 1994 3 beside some scrub willows. Too tired to lift my boots, I tripped and kicked a rock into the bushes. Instantly the hillside quiet was pierced by the roar of an angry griz- zly. My heart turned to butter as her giant head and shoulders rose from behind the willows. I commanded my legs to "RUN!" but they had become rooted into the stream bed. I knew I was going to die. The grizzly dropped to all fours, came around the willow bush and raised again onto her hind legs. Then she roared louder. I was too terrified to pray more than "HELP!" Suddenly the horror before me seemed to become confused. Her nose tested the air, and her eyes squinted, as if trying to make out the shivering beast standing before her. Then with a his is a story about prayer and grass. "This will take some hiking— guttural growl she dropped down to protection and grace. hot hiking. But thank you, Lord, for all four feet and shambled up toward I didn't want a grizzly. I finding me a goat." I stashed my T the cliffs. wanted a giant white mountain goat down jacket under an overhanging I listened to the rattle of my knees. standing regally above a vast black boulder and began the climb. And When I could finally breathe, I chasm. A camp meeting appointment continued praying. "Please, God. This looked down at the watch on my was taking my family to the Rocky would make a fantastic photograph. trembling wrist. It read 6:02 p.m. "I Mountains, so I loaded my cameras Please keep the goat there." have been on the mountain for four and began telling the kids about Go- The goat stood quietly, almost as if hours. Brenda and the kids will really ing-to-the-Sun highway and the goats waiting for his portrait appointment. be worried. I'm in deep trouble!" of Glacier National Park. I began talking to him from about I scrambled, tottering, back to my We finally found a moving white 100 yards away. "Hello, Billy. Please jacket, down the mountainside and to dot near one of the craggy ridges on stay right there. All I want is your the waterfall. Brenda came running the west side of the pass. I parked the photograph. You sure are beautiful." across Going-to-the-Sun highway and van in a tiny widening of the road, He cocked his head and watched me calling my name. "Dick! Dick! You're gathered my gear and promised to be with interest, quite comfortable with limping. We've been so worried. Are back "soon." Partway up a waterfall, I my intrusion into his castle. you all right? Let me help you." looked back at Brenda and the kids, Finally, Billy more than filled my The reunion with my family was waiting contentedly beside a 2,000- 500mm lens. I exchanged it for an 80- warm and forgiving. After a moment foot canyon. 200mm zoom and inserted a new film Brenda asked, "Where were you at 6 Ten minutes later the goat disap- cartridge. o'clock? We've prayed for you many peared into some tall willows. I fol- The last 20 yards were wonderful! times all afternoon, but at 6 o'clock lowed, but found my feet stepping Billy watched and listened as I talked we felt a special urge to pray. What into giant paw-prints left by yester- my way closer. He didn't run up the happened at 6 o'clock?" day's grizzly. Not wanting to meet cliff. Instead, he followed my direc- My memory fast forwarded ursus horibilus, I turned uphill toward tions and walked out onto the granite through the grizzly standing, roaring, the high boulder that hung above the darken- moving toward me, roaring again, horizon. ing valley. He even turned his head so becoming confused and then slowly No I could get a perfect profile shot. Ten shambling away. Again my knees be- goats. minutes later, I had 36 exciting goat came weak. But this time I felt the Then, photographs in my camera. I was ex- power that had kept me safe and sent high on a cited and eager to tell the family the bear back up the hill. This time I tiny grassy about my victory. Even more, I was felt the power of shared prayers. knoll, a practically shouting my praise and I hugged Brenda and smiled, giant thanks to God. "Honey, at 6 o'clock I met a bear." mountain Billy watched till I had retrieved goat my 500mm lens, then he climbed up And the adventures of Dick Duerksen— gleamed the mountain. I stumbled back down Columbia Union Vice President, explorer, white the steep cliff, suddenly exhausted. mountain man, preacher, photographer— against the The thin trail followed an ancient continue.... Barely. Photos by Duerksen. green of the stream, wandering around the rocks

4 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 Allegleny East j, _

Teacher Judy Dent with Principal Ralph Viggiano.

udy Dent looked at the young later date. They were to witness the black males in her elementary occasion. J school in Prince George's County, The simple, dignified ceremony Maryland, and saw what many across was highlighted by Ron Vanderhorst, her the nation have seen: young boys who director of Prepare Our Youth, a com- lack good, positive, male role models munity service program, who gave a in their community and homes who dynamic presentation on the African- gs would help them grow to become American celebration of Kwanza. strong, positive men. Then the students solemnly read their But the third-grade public school pledge to uphold the ideals that "Part- mentors teacher also saw a solution. She knew ners" stand for, and they signed it. where there were many black men The mentoring men had a few mo- to young who were successful in a wide variety ments to talk with the new partners, of jobs and professions—in her singling out certain ones with whom church, Emmanuel in Brinklow, they would keep in touch, for this black Maryland, and in other churches in was not the end but a beginning. the community. So Dent came up "We are planning biweekly meet- REGER SMITH JR. with a way to bring the two groups ings with our partners," says Dent. males together. "where they will receive academic The Partners Group for Black Male tutoring, learn proper social behavior, them. Another said, 'That was to- Achievement was introduced at the take field trips to museums and com- gether! When are they coming back, Oaklands Elementary School in Lau- panies and in general build their self- 'cause I don't have a father... .' And rel, Maryland, on December 21, 1993. esteem. The mentors here today will several teachers told me how the That day, 39 men took time from be invited to our meetings and trips, boys, normally rambunctious, came their businesses and professions to and we are encouraging them to stay back to their classrooms noticeably in touch with the students as a sup- and uncharacteristically sober and port." visibly touched by their experience." photos by Joseph Dent At the end of February, the part- Judy Dent, who ners-in-waiting who attended the first has taught at Oak- induction will be inducted into the lands Elementary program themselves. They have been more than three preparing by working on their grades years, is the wife of and other skills and are required to Joseph Dent, Colum- write an essay before being selected as bia Union College a partner. vice president for stu- The students and the other faculty dent affairs. at Oaklands were very impressed by Reger Smith Jr., graphics the large turnout of men that induc- designer for the Visitor, become mentors to 20 selected ele- tion day, says Dent. "One little fellow was one of the mentors mentary students who were inducted told me he was shocked to see so present for the begin- into the first group of Partners. The many men coming out to support ning of Partners. mentors were members of area Ad- ventist churches, such as Brinklow Some of the Emmanuel, Dupont Park, First, Met - professions and skills ropolitan, Breath of Life, as well as represented included: men from other denominations. attorney School Principal Ralph Viggiano policeman thanked everyone for coming, ex- computer specialist plained the program and then, on cue home security from Dent, 20 students filed in, food service dressed neatly and wearing ties for the mailman occasion. The students took seats musician placed in front of their mentors, and government official then another group of 20 filed in. legal secretary These were the "guests" who were school administrator being prepared to be inducted at a entrepreneur

VISITOR, February 15, 1994 5 Vision 2000 MONEY MATTERS—PART 2 A primer on

investing at a deep discount from their full face value, and interest compounds over for your the life of the bond until maturity, when the bondholder is paid the full child's face amount. • Mutual Funds. Mutual funds own a pool of securities and sell interest in education the pool to investors, giving them the benefits of a diverse portfolio and professional management. Every fund There is good reason to believe has a specified investment objective that the price of higher education will and buys and sells securities accord- continue to rise at a healthy clip. ingly. The safest funds invest in Schools face rising costs to remain United States government securities. competitive while sources of funding If your risk tolerance is slightly and the population of college-age higher, you might consider a fund Americans is shrinking steadily. These that invests in blue-chip stocks. factors mean that the costs of ex- The cost of mutual fund shares panded technology and salary in- and the price you receive when you creases will be distributed over a sell shares varies according to the smaller number of students. market value of the underlying securi- What's the best way to prepare? ties. When it's time to make a tuition Get a jump on the costs by beginning payment, you would sell shares of the your financial planning now! The mutual fund at the current market MICHAEL STADNIK first step is estimating the amount and price of the fund. the timing of your future payments for higher education. Then examine Study today's tax opportunities the sound investment alternatives that Interest on United States govern- are open to you—and your child's ment securities, such as Treasury ze- future. ros, is exempt from state and local taxes. However, the federal govern- t's the year 2006, and it's one of the A tutorial on funding your child's ment taxes the accreted interest on proudest moments in your life— college education Treasury zeros each year as ordinary IJunior's going off to college. Con- Most college funding plans have income. Some mutual funds are de- gratulations! But by the time you their foundation in relatively safe, signed to provide tax-advantaged or hear "Pomp and Circumstance" four growth-oriented instruments that are tax-free income by investing in securi- By the time years later, you will have spent up to invested for the long term. The key is ties such as United States Treasuries as much as a cool $300,000 for tu- to find investments that provide as or municipal bonds.* However, you you hear ition and expenses from that four-year high a return as possible, given the may prefer to purchase a mutual fund private college. desire for reduced risk. Here are just that invests in securities, such as equi- "Pomp and The lesson is simple: If your child two of the investments you may wish ties, that are likely to provide greater Circumstance" is going to pursue a college education, to add to a college-funding portfolio: growth potential. * Since mutual and the value of an Adventist college funds are sold pursuant to a prospec- • United States Treasury STRIPS zero education would be hard to overstate, tus, it is important that you carefully you may coupon bonds. The deeply discounted you probably need to start pursuing a read and understand the contents of spend up to sound investment strategy now. purchase price of these instruments makes them affordable— the prospectus before investing in a a cool What price knowledge? The rising plus they offer the highest credit qual- particular fund. * cost of higher education ity available, the "full faith and credit" $300,000 Michael Stadnik is an account executive Here's how the numbers add up. of the federal government. (Note that with Dean Witter Reynolds in Cincinnati, for tuition The federal government and the these instruments are subject to mar- Ohio, and is a member of the Kettering American Council on Education esti- ket fluctuation if sold prior to matu- Seventh-day Adventist Church near Day- and expenses mate that the cost of higher education rity.) Another advantage: Since ton. The Visitor asked him to write a series has risen an average of 9.8 percent Treasury STRIPS zeros are available in of articles dealing with money matters every year for the past 10 years. At a wide range of maturities, you can from a Christian perspective. Part 3, "In- that rate, by the year 2006, one year time a "laddered" portfolio of these vesting for your retirement " will appear in at a state university could cost more investments to coincide with college the March 1 Visitor. than $29,000, up from an average of tuition payments, staggering $8,000 this past year, and one year at maturities over a four-year period. * The taxable status of specific mutual funds will vary, a private university could cost nearly As their name implies, zero cou- depending upon state law. If you have any questions $70,000, up from $18,600 this past pon bonds make no periodic interest about investing for your child's college education, please write to the author in care of the Visitor or call year. payments. Instead, they are purchased (800) 438-9600.

6 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 Columbia Union

Columbia Union members ry this little scenario on and see if of an enjoyable audio program to let it fits a situation you've experi- the listener know in a brief, clear and Tenced. concise manner about Seventh-day develop audio Problem: A visitor who knows very Adventists. little about Seventh-day Adventists "Welcome to the Seventh-day Ad- has entered the doors of your church, ventist Church" will be available in "Welcome" institution or home, and you have 30 Spanish as well as English. It can be seconds to let them know what you obtained through the North American believe and expose them to the world- Division Resource Center or through brochure wide ministry of the church. How conference ministerial departments. fast can you talk? What do you say? The package will also be available Solution: You place in their hands soon at Adventist Book Centers in an audio brochure entitled "Welcome North America. To check on its avail- to the Seventh-day Adventist ability, call (800) 765-6955. Church." With a warm smile and greeting, you tell them how happy Adrian Westney Jr. and Milton Neblett, you are to meet them. And you invite producers of "Welcome to the Seventh- them to review programs contained in day Adventist Church," are members, re- the audio brochure. Mission com- spectively, of the Metropolitan church in Hyattsville, Maryland, and the Capitol Hill plete. church in Washington, D.C. ADRIAN WESTNEY JR. Let your imagination continue. The visitor is now driving home and pushes the cassette tape brochure into their car player. Or maybe they wait until they get home to listen, or put on headphones to hear the tape while exercising or jogging. In any case, the visitor hears an informative, enjoyable and easy to listen to 15- minute program. Using a warm, per- sonal approach accented with short musical buttons, the speaker lets the listener know who Seventh-day Ad- eeeti/he ventists are and what they believe. As a bonus, the second side of the tape contains "A Gift Of Music," inspira- tional songs for the enjoyment and blessing of the visitor. This package Se is attractive, colorful and contempo- rary. venth-day "Welcome to the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church" is an audio brochure A designed to be given to people who dventist are not Adventists. It is the first in a series of products designed to help individuals such as pastors, evange- Church lists and lay members utilize audio media in leading people to Christ. In (1 a media-driven society such as ours 140.(I( lio 1.1 today, audio is an effective and widely ((('/)(1 ilrodi k to' (irc I() ic used means of communication, say raffl ( 1 the producers of the WestProd com- I Itlica tec bcliccie pany in Simpsonville, Maryland. This MI =V 4 4 cassette brochure utilizes the appeal

VISITOR, February 15, 1994 fly high for lifestyle

dward Doe, a Blue Mountain formance, a woman told me, 'This is Academy alumnus and friend of the first time I ever felt the Holy Spirit BMA's Coach Ed Eberhardt, had at this school.— Ia burden for the youth of his home- Team member Michael Cauley was land, Bermuda. He wanted them to impressed with the impact the Chris- see Christian teenagers excited about tian theme had on the audiences. "It God and living a life for Him. was great. We got to witness to a lot The public schools on his island of people." wanted anti-drug programs and ex- The local media gave front-page amples of students choosing to live a coverage in the sports section of the healthy lifestyle. Ed wanted them to newspaper and profiled the teams' see a Christian lifestyle—to change visit on the evening news. their view on what's fun. He wanted Their final performance was a ben- the youth of his homeland to meet efit for the Bermuda Institute, the Sev- teenagers active in lives of service for enth-day Adventist school on the God. island that is building a new gymna- During a visit to his alma mater in sium. Performing to a full house at Hamburg, Pennsylvania, Doe shared the Bermuda Athletic Association his burden with Eberhardt, coach of gymnasium, the largest on the island, the Aerial Aires gymnastics team. the team members could see the im- Would the Aerial Aires be interested pact of their message on the audience. in going to Bermuda to witness for Each show ended with gymnasts their faith in God? Of course they and spectators joining hands as team would! member Barber Eglinger and Assistant It was Bermuda, but it was so Coach Gregg Chaddick sang "We Will much more, It was 18 months of Stand," emphasizing the team's mis- working and fund-raising to ensure sion statement. all team members would be able to The Aerial Aires gymnastic team go, coming to school a week early to went to Bermuda to share their love of practice and giving up Sundays and a Jesus and that a life spent praising home leave to be ready to perform. Him has no limits. Designed around Christian music, And, as always, when we give, we anti-drug skits and audience partici- receive. Lisa Farkash spoke for the pation, the "Make His Praise Glori- team: "The trip was just one big ous" program was performed six miracle the whole time. God just kept times, with five of the performances at working things out. And we learned elementary public schools. that working together, with God on Coach Eberhardt said, "Invariably our side, good things happen." and without exception, two or three people would come up and tell me Caron Oswald is director of advancement how glad they were that we were for Blue Mountain Academy. Photos by Christian and not ashamed or embar- Chuck Huenergardt. rassed to talk about it. After one per-

8 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 I A or Awriff, ivision At the Northridge church, which served as one of four Adventist collection and distribu- tion sites, volunteers erect a curbside sign. From left are Sean Parras, Northridge church; Frank Verdugo and Louis Marovitch, Azure Hills church; and Tom Haglund, Northridge.

n earthquake is no re- specter of persons or Abuildings. But Seventh- day Adventist Church members, their churches, schools, hospitals and cares for about 60 people a day, units were helping to prepare more homes in and around the January 17 served 395 during the day following than 45,000 meals each day by Sab- Northridge, California, earthquake 4:31 a.m. temblor. bath after the quake, Knapp said. zone came through fairly well. "As soon as the earthquake struck, On Tuesday after the quake, One quake-related death of an Ad- Adventist Community Services per- Ebenezer Chambi, a physician who ventist occurred when David Rich- sonnel, led in our conference by Pas- practices in South Gate, went to the ards, 52, head elder of the Oildale tor Dan Robles, moved into action," San Fernando Valley and set up a mo- church near Bakersfield and a super- said Bj Christensen, Southern Califor- bile medical clinic in the Adventist visor for the Four Corners Pipeline nia Conference president. Community Services van at Recre- Company, was killed after a com- Initially Monte Sahlin, assistant to ation Park. He and his staff worked pany-owned helicopter he was pilot- the NAD president, set up a tempo- for two days providing free emer- ing tangled with power lines. rary Adventist Community Services gency care for quake victims. On Fri- San Fernando Valley Academy re- (ACS) national headquarters in New- day they moved to Canoga Park to ELWYN mained closed at the end of the week port Beach to help coordinate relief continue their medical care. PLATNER following the quake while awaiting a efforts while local operations were ACS directors designated the visit by a city building inspector to being launched. He recruited Sharyn Northridge, Pacoima, San Fernando assess its structural damage, reported Joseph of Phoenix, Arizona, North Spanish and Vay Nuys Spanish the principal, Ronald Dasher. The American Division disaster school was located at the quake's epi- consultant, and Pastor Glen center. Altermatt from Miami, Evidence of earthquake A wall between the mother's room Florida, who played a major damage can be seen in the University church management role during the and elder's room buckled at the Sun- roof. Although the back land-Tujunga church. Hurricane Andrew opera- of the church in Los An- Nearly 20 miles away from the tions, to help Robles at the geles had recently been epicenter, the University church sanc- permanent conference ACS retrofitted to withstand tuary on Martin Luther King Boule- command post in the confer- earthquakes, the roof vard was condemned after sustaining ence office and coordinate and wall above the shor- ing collapsed. extensive damage. with Red Cross and state More than 30 Adventist churches agencies. experienced minimal to moderate cos- ACS is a member of the National churches as water, clothing and food metic damage, according to a confer- Voluntary Organization Active in Di- distribution centers and 12 other lo- ence survey. Neither the Adventist sasters (NVOAD) and operates under cations as water distribution posts. Media Center or the Pacific Union an agreement with the Federal Emer- Conference office in Thousand Oaks gency Management Agency (FEMA) Elwyn Platner, communication director for sustained any structural damage. and the Red Cross. ACS was ap- the Pacific Union Conference, compiled Of the three Adventist hospitals in pointed to coordinate water distribu- this report from his own research as well the quake area, Simi Valley Hospital tion to 15 sites around the disaster as material gleaned from articles prepared by Marilyn Thomsen, special assistant to zone. Brian Duddar led the program sustained the most structural damage, the president for communication in the although that was "generally mini- from a desk at the Red Cross center. Southern California Conference; Beth mal," officials reported. "Most of the Also under that agreement, Dan Powis, Glendale Adventist Medical Center; damage is cosmetic, including Knapp and Dick Smith came from Tamara Boehmke, ADRA; Monte Sahlin, cracked walls, fallen drywall, cracked Reno, Nevada, with the Nevada-Utah assistant to the North American Division floor tiles and tipped shelves, cabinets Conference mobile food kitchen to president; Owen Troy, NAD communica- and furniture." participate in the Red Cross mass tion director; and Herbert Ford, retired The Simi Valley facility is 12 miles feeding program at its Van Nuys Adventist communicator. Photos by from the quake's epicenter. Its emer- headquarters. Parked adjacent to the Platner. gency department, which usually Baptist mobile food kitchen, the two

VISITOR, February 15, 1994 9 First, the church Adventist Youth Soci- ety contributed to the joy of Thanksgiving by preparing "love and care baskets" for 103 needy families. Inez Perry and her staff of eight solicited funds from church members throughout the year for this project. During the week- end before the holiday, the baskets were filled with such items as rice, flour, vege- tables and assorted canned goods collected by the Ebenezer Warriors Pathfinder club and delivered across the community. Then on Sabbath, December 18, the Eb- enezer church choir, along with the Pinn Memorial Baptist Church choirs and friends, rendered their annual presentation of Han- del's Messiah as conducted by Gwendolyn Foster and accompanied by Allen Foster at the Ebenezer church. The sanctuary's 450 seats were filled for the morning service, so additional room for about 100 persons had to be provided in the lower chapel, from which the program could be viewed. Listeners enjoyed music celebrating Je- Former Greater Baltimore Academy faculty members Cecil Lemon and Carleton Jackson are reunited after 25 years at the GBA reunion in Beltsville, Maryland, in October. Photo by Ingrid Miller Lemon. sus' birth and were told of His soon coming when the choir sang "We Shall Behold The reunion committee was delighted Him." The service ended with the choir to have the members of the Westminster surrounding the church and singing Christ- Greater Baltimore Ensemble (Len Shaffer, Bob Schaeffer, David mas carols by candlelight. Giles, Rocky Coleman, Jack and Sue Stock- CHERYL LYNCH Academy reunion ton Schubert and Ed Bowen) perform, and Communication Leader draws 110 people all enjoyed the solo by David Baasch, son of Evonne and Harold. Kathy Troutman and WORLD gi R H They came from the Carolinas, Florida, Robert Shaffer served as masters of cere- Tennessee, New Hampshire, Virginia and mony for the afternoon festivities. Sabbath services to all around to attend the second Greater Bal- Former faculty members present were timore Academy reunion at the Beltsville, Ray Doyle, Clarence Dunbebin, Betty and highlight AWR Maryland, church in mid-October. Carleton Jackson, Cecil Lemon, Eleanor broadcasts More than 110 people, including par- (Oakes) Loignon, Ralph and Alberta Reed ents and former faculty members, came for and J. LaMar Sprout. Production studios for Adventist World the worship service, luncheon and after- Videos of the reunion are available from: Radio are now including Sabbath services noon program. George Roland Ilgenfritz, 7810 New Battle in their programming. Coordinators Evonne Lindquist Baasch, Grove Road, Baltimore MD 21222. "Adventist World Radio is not only plant- Ingrid Miller Lemon and Sue Stockton Schu- Please send any information you have ing gospel seeds," said Walter Scragg, "it is bert, Jeannie Gross Simpkins, Carole Shrum on missing alumni or faculty members to: also nourishing a growing church in several Morris and Kathy Kraemer Troutman dili- The GBA Alumni Association, 514 Monterey countries. The new policy will undergird gently worked to make the event a success. Avenue, Odenton, MD 21113. this double mission." The red and white decor on the tables INGRID MILLER LEMON "Some producers are already doing this," (GBA's colors), the program cover and mem- Correspondent said Allen Steele, AWR program director. orabilia table immediately made it clear this "In those countries, such as China, where was going to be a special afternoon. worship services are broadcast several times Attendees were involved with the musi- a day on Sabbath, the results are exciting." cal program during the afternoon. An im- Ebenezer church Steele cited some examples: promptu choir brought together alumni "Sister Lee" wrote to thank the Hong and faculty who hadn't seen one another in brightens holidays Kong production and Bible school center over 25 years for several selections that with food, music for 17 correspondence lessons and pro- were directed by Alberta Reed. gram schedules. "I am happy to let you Former faculty members Ray Doyle and Members of the Ebenezer congregation know that in this area, although we still Cecil Lemon also provided music, along in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, found ways have many problems when we try to use the with Hal Butler, Sue Schubert, Jean Simp- to make the recent holiday season a happier church on Sabbath, nevertheless, our group kins, Carole Morris and Kathy Troutman. time for people in the area. has grown to about 200 believers. 10 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 "Recently there have been more than This work is in addition to Hernandez' Dr. Kay's Q&A 100 people who have changed from Sun- load as chairman of the Community Action day to Sabbath worship, and this is because Board for Montgomery County. He coor- When your mission dies of listening to your radio programs. May dinates and develops programs for low- zvith a. loved one God bless us all and use us to win more income families in the county. The CAB souls for Him." oversees 15 service programs, including Question I, was the total caretaker of my "Brother Chan" wrote to say that he and Headstart, the Manna Emergency Food Box husband duing'r he last three years that he some friends have listened to the AWR Program, a grant assistance program, a for- suffered with throat cancer. I continued his broadcasts and want to be baptized. They eign student center, emergency shelters care even during hospitalization. He died six . have 50 people keeping the Sabbath each and soup kitchens. months ago, and I'm not doing very well. I'm week in that village. "Both Councilman Chavez and Commis- only 61, but I don't drive so. I'm lonely and' . Chan said that recently a "high official" sioner Hernandez are beacon lights of the have nothing to do. Can you help me? of the state church began keeping the Sab- Seventh-day Adventist Church to their fel- Answer: I can't help you, but you can help bath and plans to share his new light with low government workers and to the com- yourself. When yoUr husband died, you lost the congregation of his former church of munities they are working with as public more than just a mate; you lost your mission in 200 members. servants," said Nelson Pallasa, pastor of the life. For the p'ast three years, you've been on "The Sabbath has been a powerful tool Filipino Capitol congregation. call day and night making sure that his needs' for conversion in China," said Scragg, "and were met. You; were important. More than we believe it can be that in other countries that, you were absolutely essential td,his sur- • vival. And even though it was hard work and as well." sometimes distasteful, it was worth it because Please pray for the listeners in China and KCMA holds week of of the feeling of value it brought•you.• Now other countries where the only way they no one needs you, and you.feel lonely and not will hear the name of Jesus is through radio. respect for human very important: 'Only you can change•that• Your generous gifts on March 12 will also dignity First, you've got to getout of your house. provide a blessing. Even if you can't drive, you can walk. A Kettering College of Medical Arts in Ket- Woman grieving over the death: of her son was ANDREA STEELE AWR Public Relations Director tering, Ohio, focuses annually on human told to walk for therapy and, within a few rights during recognition weeks scheduled days, she had made friends with another to coincide with the national observance of "walking" neighbor who was grieving the loss POTOMAC of her husband. Their "walking" friendship Martin Luther King's birthday. helped pull them through this tough time. Filipino elders provide During a departmental assembly on Janu- Second, you've got to find a.mission— ary 14, Herbert Woodward Martin, profes- something to live for. Your husband is gone, government service sor of English and poet-in-residence at the but there. are hundreds Of others who need University of Dayton, presented "Paul Laur- you. Call the volunteer services department of Two elders of the Filipino Capitol church • ence Dunbar: The Eyes of the Poet." a•local non-profit organization or hospital: Have you ever thought of helping kids learn to in College Park, Maryland, were recently Dunbar was a native of Dayton whose elevated to government office. read at your local school? Pray for courage . parents were former slaves. He became and then make that telephone call—and the Head Elder Reggie • known as both a poet and a novelist but is world of possibilities will be opened to your' Chavez was elected as perhaps best known for his "Lyrics of a Third, get involved in a grief recovery . a councilman for the . Lowly Life." group. Seeing a. private counselor is impor- • • nearby city of Ta- • On January 15, Roland Hegstad, retired tant, but it doesn't take the place of being koma Park this past • editor of Liberty magazine, spoke to the with others who haveexperienced a similar tragedy. Almost all hospitals:have these November, and Jose campus church. In his sermon, "The Prince Hernandez, the con- groups, and most will help you arrange trans- • of the Kings of the Earth," Hegstad told of portation If it is needed. gregation's youth di- • five major threats to religious freedom. Fourth, call the coUhty office of aging for rector, was appointed "Of Dreams and Songs to Sing" was the services and programs you might take advan- commissioner for tage of. If you think you're not that old, I Reggie Chavez . title of his afternoon session, when Hegstad Hispanic affairs for • told the story of a person who survived the found out servites begin for people 55 and the state of Maryland by Governor William .• threats and promises of the KGB. older. We Start "aging" early in this country! • Fifth,tIon't let your inability to 'drive be an Donald Schaeffer. . From Sunday, January 16, to Thursday, Chavez is the sec- excuse for doing nothing. There is public • • January 20, the college presented a film transportation available. The office of aging . ond Filipino-Ameri- •• series featuring King, a motion picture on Of the mass transit company in your area will can to win an elected . the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and Holo- be able to answer your questions. 'And once office in Maryland. • caust, an epic film about Jewish persecution you know where you want to go and become Hernandez ad- ' under Adolf Hitler's regime. involved, there is a good possibility that you'll vises the governor on find someone with whom to share a ride. The week concluded on Friday morn- God bless you as you begin to bless others. assimilation of His- • ing, when Murray Weismann told how he panics into their new • was taken at the age of 9 by Nazis in war- [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the culture and language. Jose Hernandez : torn Poland and survived seven different Family Tithes newspaper, For a free year's He is in constant con- . concentration camps during World War II. subscription, write to: Family Matters, tact with the state legislature and U.S. Con- • JANICE DEATON P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320; or. call gress for needed advice and funding. Media Specialist (615) 339-1144.1 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 11 BMA church hosts community cooking school This past fall the Blue Mountain Acad- emy church in Hamburg put on a cooking school. Donna Rouse, a home economics teacher at BMA and cooking school coordi- nator, said the response was excellent. "We found a community ready to learn a healthier way of living." For six Tuesday evenings, participants gathered in the home ec classroom. Each week the class focused on one type of food by watching demonstrations and tasting numerous samples. During the course, students learned how to prepare meatless entrees, soups, break- fasts, salads, breads, spreads and desserts. Each meeting also included two educa- Chuck Huenergardt, Coordinator Donna Rouse and Kay Allen serve pizza, breads and spreads during tional lectures, one on each of the food the cooking school held at the Blue Mountain Academy church. groups and another on lifestyle choices. eluded church members and BMA staff and Leers washed dishes, while others manned Hosting the cooking school involved students. Home Economics II pupils tested a child-care program in the library. the whole congregation. The presenters in- recipes and tasted samples. Many volun- Blake Edwards, a newly baptized mem- ber of the church, said the course was a real eye-opener. "I learned so much about nu- COLUMBIA UNION EDUCATION trition and received a lot of information that's just not available anywhere else." Conference and Columbia Union Rouse was amazed by the community response. "Each night the attendees were support quality teachers begging for more and have asked for an- The Columbia Union is fortunate to have quality teachers in its church schools. Be- other cooking school in the spring." cause of our high standards for teachers, we sometimes require more of them for Sev- CARON OSWALD Communication Leader enth-day Adventist certification than is required for state certification. Some requirements unique for Adventist certification include courses in Adventist heritage (the Spirit of Prophecy and church history), the Adventist health message, WORLD CHU ' CH methods of teaching religion and principles and philosophy of Adventist education. Teachers are also required to participate in professional growth activities each It Is Written series year, such as reading professional books, attending seminars, visiting other schools and taking graduate courses. focuses on hope There are several types of certificates: Basic, new teacher; Standard, teacher with The It Is Written weekly telecast will be- at least three years of experience/bachelor's degree; Professional, experienced gin a new five-part series entitled "To Hope teachers with master's degree or equivalent credits; Administrator; Designated Again" on Sunday, February 20. Subject/Services, teachers without a degree, but with a special skill such as graphic The five programs will center on the arts, welding, etc.; and Conditional, temporary provisional. Seventh-day Adventist doctrine of Christ's Certification requirements are outlined by the North American Division and are soon return to this earth. "What could give the same for each union in the NAD except when the state or province has special more hope than this truth?" asked Speaker additional requirements. Mark Finley. Tuition costs for recertification are subsidized by the local conference and the Co- "A Movement of Hope" is the title of the lumbia Union to facilitate the continuing education of our teachers. premiere telecast. The other shows in the Columbia Union Schools Teachers Students series are "An Advent Adventurer," "Space K-10* 125 463 6,048 Window," "The Night the Stars Fell" and Senior Academies 8 178 1,522 "The Right Stuff for the End Time." Totals 133 641 7,570 "The main goal of It Is Written is to take the great themes of the Bible and apply *Eleven are junior academies, which include ninth and/or 10th grades. them to our viewers' lives in a 20th-century SAMANTHA YOUNG setting," Finley added. "Part of the offer- Certification Registrar, Department of Education ing on February 12 for Adventist Ministries makes special events like this possible."

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Newark Spanish dedicates temple What's happening October 23 was a day to remember for the members of the Newark Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church. They dedicated their newly remodeled sanctuary debt free. around New Jersey For many years, this overcrowded congregation has had to contend with a small building February 21 and inadequate facilities. A few years ago, under the leadership of Pastor Rolando de los Rios, ABC Closed - Holiday they decided to do something about it and began an extensive expansion program. February 22 The basement was excavated Teachers Inservice Seminar to accommodate a kitchen, fel- February 25-26 lowship hall and classrooms. Baby Boomers' Rally - Trenton The building was extended to February 27 enlarge the capacity and include Pathfinder Drill and March Contest a baptistry. Carpets, drapes, fur- February 28 - March 3 niture and new lighting, sound Columbia Union Administrative and air- conditioning systems Meetings were added. Finally the task March 9 was completed, mostly by local Pastors' Meeting volunteers. The debt was paid March 12 off! Pathfinder/Adventurer Leadership On the day of celebration, Training Seminar Pastor Eleazar De Gracia coor- March 13 dinated the activities. Recent GSA Board Meeting former Pastor Guillermo Me- ABC Open Sunday lendez assisted. Pastor De los March 18-20 Rios called from Florida with Women's Ministries Retreat his greetings, which were am- March 24 plified to the congregation. Conference Executive Committee Dowell Chow, conference trea- Meeting and Financial Review surer, and Awilda Rosales, church treasurer, con- March 26 - April 2 ducted the official burning of the mortgage. New Spanish Easter Week Evangelistic Jersey President Robert Boggess brought congratu- meetings lations and greetings from the conference. March 27-April 8 The theme "My Name Will Be There" was a Youth Mission Trip keynote of celebration and a challenge to continue Dominican Republic the church's outreach for Christ. And because of March 28 - April 8 this continuous outreach, you guessed it—the Church School Spring Break church is still overcrowded! Praise God for His rich April 10 blessings to this congregation. VBS Workshop (multi-conference) ABC Open April 11 North Jersey Pastors' Meeting April 12 South Jersey Pastors' Meeting April 13 Spanish Pastors' Meeting

Dateline New Jersey each is published in the Visitor month by the New Jersey Conference. President, Bob Boggess; Top: Dowell Chow, New Jersey Conference treasurer (right) and Awilda Rosales, Newark Spanish Editor, Alyce Boggess. church treasurer, burn the mortgage. Middle: Pastor Guillermo Melendenz (left) led out, and Pastor New Jersey Conference Eleazar De Gracia welcomed members and friends at the dedication service. Bottom, left: The Ad- 2160 Brunswick Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08648 venturer choir provided special music. Right: The new temple is already filled to capacity! (609) 392-7131

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41cJiliciiersey Bernice's mother spent many hours One of God's in prayer for her daughter, putting her Small group life into the hands of a loving God who ministries hold children comes never forgot about her. Several months ago, Bernice was present as the Lake anniversary home on Nelson Singing Group witnessed in song Christmas Day and testimony at the senior citizens' celebration center where she lives. She told one of Bernice The Toms River small group minis- the singers that she had belonged to the tries celebrated their first anniversary grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a child church; but like with more than 25 people attending just and desired to come back. one year after local elders recommended many young Bill Benedict began bringing Bernice people, she was this program. Two of the three original to church each Sabbath. Theresa Grant groups are going and growing. Joanne attracted to and other members welcomed her as friends who did Bishop, group ministry host, reports part of the Lake Nelson church family. that small group ministries are usually not share her She felt as if she had come home. In beliefs. In time, started with about five people and when November Pastor Lindeman began stud- the number increases sufficiently, the she also mar- ies to prepare her for baptism. He found ried someone leader plans a new group to be devel- that Bernice had not forgotten the Scrip- oped from them. Each new group con- out of the tures she learned as a child. What a joy church. tinues with some of the original group it was to listen as she would complete as a nucleus, but by dividing the group It wasn't verse after verse during a study. long before she closeness and intimacy of exchange are Bernice chose Christmas Day to make maintained. stopped at- her homecoming official. The Lake tending church Bishop's group had regular weekly Nelson Singing Group sang, "I've Wan- attendance of more than 20 this last and lost all con- dered Far Away from God" and "My tact. She spent many years out in a year with 42 different people visiting at Jesus, I Love Thee" as Bernice was bur- sometime during the year. Elder Joe world that was more attractive to her ied in baptism and rose to a new life in than spiritual things. McCray, who served as co-leader with Christ. Welcome home, Bernice! John Bishop, has already started a new group. Ken and Sandra Varga have scheduled their first new group meeting in their community, and two other groups are planning to organize. New Jersey mission trip to the Dominican Republic In addition to small group minis- tries, Toms River has two weekly Bible March 27 - April 8, 1994 study groups, one at the home of George and Elizabeth Chosich and the other at 11► The purpose of this trip is to repair and paint two churches, build classrooms in Joe and Madelyn McCray's. Joe McCray a school, organize a Vacation Bible School and distribute clothes. also conducts the weekly church prayer meeting. 0. Thirty people will be accepted on a first-come basis—all men and women 15 and older are welcome!

OP. Cost for the trip is $875.00, which includes round-trip airfare, meals, insurance, President does housing, transportation on the island, two days of shopping and beach. evangelism in ✓ Mail your application and a $50.00 non-refundable deposit by February 15 Newark and receive a $200.00 discount! The Newark English Church recently teamed up with New Jersey Conference Please print or type only MAIL TO: President Robert Boggess to conduct an New Jersey Conference evangelistic crusade resulting in 23 bap- Date: 2160 Brunswick Avenue tisms in Newark. Trenton, NJ 08648 Over a year Name: Attention: Don Baker ago, Pastor Phone: ( Address: Jeddy Hooker City: State: Zip: Birthdate: and the Newark church board Help needed — please check as many as applies. invited Pastor Boggess to con- cook cook's helper carpenter cement block layer plumber duct this cru- electrician storyteller Vacation Bible School painter translator sade, scheduled other If other, please explain to begin imme- diately after the

NJ-2 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 4,10iliei4ersey church's 91st anniversary celebration on October 25 this past fall. In preparation for the crusade, local More about "Needed! - volunteers under the leadership of local changes, not resolutions!" Elder Trevor Richards and Personal Ministries Leader Ed Longmore visited Last month we were reminded of the frequent interests, gave Bible studies, distributed failure most of us experience in effecting life-improv- literature, and organized prayer vigils. ing habits via New Year's resolutions. For this reason, Pastor Sheldon Seltzer, Pennsylva- many disdain the practice and surrender to a status nia Conference personal ministres di- quo lifestyle. rector, was invited to conduct a church We all realize, however, that there are some changes revival program a month in advance. in personal practices that are needed which will result This program was designed both to de- is renewed spiritual and mental vitality. We know, too, velop support for the crusade atten- that these changes are achieved not by mere resolu- dance and to prepare the congregation tion, but rather by determined, immediate and repeti- Robert W. Boggess to nourish the new believers who joined tious actions that result in new lifestyle patterns. the church. The early Christian church experienced these life- Local church musicians were orga- changing practices and as a result revolutionized society. Acts 2: 42-47 reports: nized by Adelaide Krycovsky. Congre- "They continued steadfastly (notice the determined repetition) in the apostles gation singing was organized by Sister doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers...and all that Emmins. Paul St-Villiers, New Jersey believed were together...And they continued daily with one accord in the Conference trust service director, pre- temple and breaking bread from house to house...Praising God and having sented mini-concerts. The youth choir favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should sang. Ushering was organized by Alonso be saved." Longmore. The evangelistic messages We considered the importance of two of these life-shaping practices last joyfully lifted up Jesus as the solution to month—Bible study and prayer. We suggested not only the necessity of these all men's needs while at the same time vital daily practices, but also the benefit of writing a record of the applications presenting the distinctive call of the of these two practices. This journaling will make Bible study relevant to our remnant church. daily experience, and our prayer life will experience a new vitality as a result of On the final Sabbath more than 30 recognized prayer answers. souls came to the platform to indicate Today we look at two more of these important practices which shaped the their desire to be members of the New- power of the early church—church attendance and personal social fellowship. ark Seventh-day Adventist Church. "Breaking bread" in the New Testament can mean two things; Christian Twenty-three were baptized during the fellowship in worship and communion (breaking of bread) or Christian fellow- meetings. Three more have been bap- ship at home meals (breaking of bread). It is clear that both experiences are tized since the meetings closed in No- included in this text. "In the temple and from house to house," verse 46. vember. Five more are planning baptism First, they went to church regularly. They met often together for worship. In soon, and the church members are vis- Hebrews 10:25, Paul encouraged the believers in this practice, "Not forsaking iting and studying with many more. the assembling of ourselves together... and so much the more as you see the day Praise God for the His wonderful power, approaching." which reaches out to man with new The rich, wonderful blessings of joining fellow Christians in the exaltation hope and purpose and with eternal life. of the Creator and jointly submitting to His will; the good will that results from shared experiences of trial and victory; the comfort of sharing heartfelt sympathy and understanding for life's battles; the sense of unity that results from mutual friendships and commitment to common ideals and missionary plans; these are the factors that make regular church attendance an indispens- able part of the Christian lifestyle. The second emphasis of the Acts 2 fellowship has to do with personal social contact with fellow believers, especially at home. Sharing meals together, playing together, sharing love and support privately with one another, assisting one another with life's burdens, praying for and with one another and sharing joys and supporting one another in heartache and disappointment. Paul em- phasized this caring love for one another when he said, "Bear ye one another's burdens."—Galatians 6:2. Jesus Himself taught that this matter of brotherly care is the measure of one's Christianity. "By this shall all men know that ye are Above: Pastor my disciples, if ye have love one to another." Boggess Again, in His parting prayer recorded in John 17, Jesus asked "That they all enjoyng the may be one; as thy Father art in me and I in thee, that they also may be one in special music of us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me," verse 21. Perhaps this Gary Emmons. is the key to the finished work in our generation. Left: Grace Personal Bible study, meaningful intercessory prayer, regular participation O'Connor and Ingrid Dennis in the worship activities of our church, happy and caring social fellowship with (right) being the saints—these are the building blocks of a strong personal experience with baptized. Christ and a strong church life. These are the lifestyle things that need to be intentionally practiced by every Seventh-day Adventist Christian to make 1994 a year of growth and increased religious satisfaction. More next time... VISITOR, February 15, 1994

401PCierSey Toms River Homecoming '93 "Homecoming '93" was a great suc- New Jersey Adventist Book cess at the Toms River Seventh-day Adventist Church. Members went all and Food Center out to make the day a pleasant experi- ence for guests, former members, friends (609) 392-8010 Spirit of Prophecy Special Early Writings SPRING SALE DATES: by Ellen G. White Hardcover - March 13 to 18 $3.00 off

Open Sunday, March 13 The Bible Study All these items on sale: Bibles and cases, books in Stories section, kids' books, games, cassettes and COMPANION SET visual aids, Spirit of Prophecy books and FOOD by Steve Swaby (center) listens to Lelia the case - $4.00 and $5.00 off per case. (Sale on *Covers all Bible history -- Eden lost to Eden restored Hinton and Mildred Sebastian books does not apply to items already on special Makes the Bible record (foreground) at the Homecoming '93 come alive or newsprints.) Amplifies and illuminates luncheon at the Toms River church. God's Word tOk Captures all the drama of the Bible% stories and missing members. The fellowship kik Ileitis make the Bible's teachings clear An indispensable aid to serious Bible study! hall was decorated with balloons and NEW banners, making for a festive occasion CONFLICT SET that welcomed those who stayed after Special newsprint edition with full-color covers in a PHETS church for the luncheon. sturdy, colorful sleeve. Attractive and affordable for AN D KINGS It was the members' aim to truly gifts, students and libraries. make them feel at home and wanted at $14.75 plus tax & shipping = $19.14 total the Toms River church according to the social committee that made the plans for the day. The church members agreed that this type of outreach should be held Thanks - for - every year, for this is how we can "love" people back to the church. giving! Lake Nelson students went can collecting during the week of Novem- New Jersey Christian ber 8-12 in Piscataway for people in 7Domen's Retreat need. The community was so generous March 18-20, 1994 that their food goods filled 75 bags Fairview Lake YMCA Camp with groceries. The students did their part by giving their energy in order to A prayer and praise retreat /' help some families. The entire school to encourage spiritual worked in teams, dividing up the food growth. For all women 18 and packing it into bags ready for and older. distribution to those in need. A photographer from the PD Re- Lake Nelson Seventh-day Adventist School After February 12, registration fee is $125. view, a Forbes newspaper, came to students from grades K-9 participated in a Includes two nights, five meals and all take pictures of the students packing food drive to help needy families at Thanks- handouts. Registration fees are transferable the cans into boxes. Students deco- giving. They are pictured with some of the but not refundable. rated each of the boxes for delivery. food they collected, which was assembled in For further information, call Cheryl Pastors Neergaard and Lindeman baskets and presented to local families. Lindeman at (9081699-9396. Or write: and the teachers and staff at the school Women's Retreat, Cheryl Lindeman, helped with transportation for food NJ Women's Ministries Coordinator 48 Wickley Avenue pickup and distribution. This effort in The Piscataway-Dunellen Review fea- Piscataway, NJ 08854 November turned out to be a most suc- tured the activity with 12 column inches cessful community outreach. of news coverage in November.

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Blue Mountain Academy # coMMNIQUEU Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Blue Mountain Academy... Editor's note: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is one of the service projects available to students at BMA. Now in his third year of involvement, sponsor Duane Ferguson reports on the progress his family group has made. C: Tell us about Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. DF: The sanctuary was founded in 1934 by Rosalee Edge, a committed Susan Wolfe, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary conservationist. She was appalled by volunteer coordinator, accepts bluebird houses from Duane Ferguson. the overwhelming slaughter of migratory birds as they passed by this section of the Appalachian trail heading south and the '50s and early '60s. That's when pollution of intervened by establishing Hawk Moun- the water supply by DDT came to light. Human tain Sanctuary. It is now world class and lives were saved because we paid attention to is visited each year by more than 50,000 what was happening to the birds. people. C: How did you get involved in this? C: Why is this such a favorable spot DF: From a Christian standpoint, the love of for migration? God's creatures is close to my heart. And since DF: The Appalachian ridges running birds are what I know most about, that's the logi- past the academy create several miles of cal choice for me to become involved and to do narrow, favorable air currents. This what I can to help. When the academy established eases the migration trip—some of the an active outreach program, I called the sanctuary birds that fly through have destinations and worked out a way for us to get involved. as far south as South America. continued on page BMA-2 Matt Thomas, Amber C: So the meaningless slaughter of migratory Shobe and Dominic birds has been stopped. Why do we need the Tino clean up a hiking sanctuary in 1994? trail at the sanctuary. DF: The mission of the sanctuary is to foster F.Y.I. conservation of birds of prey and to create a better February 25 Conference Prayer P.A.T.C.H. Day understanding of the environment in the North- February 26 Aerial Aires gymnastic team eastern U.S. It is important because it teaches us performs at RIA to appreciate Pennsylvania history and to protect March 4 Aerial Aires presents vespers at our area heritage. One of Hawk Mountain's main Coudersport Church March 5 Aerial Aires performs at Irvin purposes is to count the number of each species Comstock Elementary School that migrates south each year. March 10 - 20 Spring Break C: Why is that important to us? March 10 - 21 French Class trip to France DF: Counting birds of prey is an extremely im- March 11 - 20 Mexico Mission Trip The Blue Mountain Acad- portant tool for understanding the health of our March 25 - 26 Alumni Weekend emy Communiqué is pub- world. They are one of the first indicators if some- April 29 - 30 Spring Concerts lished in the Visitor by Blue May 1 - 2 Academy Days thing is wrong, if the food supply or water supply Mountain Academy; Edi- May 23 - lune 3 "Rebuilding the Dream" is being polluted. One example was the dramatic tor, Caron Oswald; Copy Volunteer Project Editor, Louise Corbin. drop in the bald eagle and osprey population in

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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, C: And how have the academy students been C: What else do they do? continued from page BMA-I involved? DF: They have helped prepare mailings that DF: Students have cleaned the mews, which are share information about the sanctuary and invite walk-in cages where injured birds are housed. first-time visitors to become members. New mem- These are birds of prey that are incapable of sur- bership is one source of revenue for the sanctuary. viving in the wild. They 'the sanctuary staff' are Students also work in their wood shop, making very selective about who they allow to enter the bluebird houses and bat boxes to be sold in the cages. This shows the high level of trust they have visitor center, and help with their recycling pro- in our students. Students also help clean the visi- gram. tor center and other buildings, as well as caring C: I know that through your family group, the for the grounds and trails. academy is involved in another exciting project. Tell us about that. DF: We are helping to re-establish the bluebirds into what was once a native area for them. Because Principal's Corner of past pesticide use, there has been a decline in (bluebirds) for a number of years. The students The battle is growing more fierce; the prob- have built bluebird houses at BMA that are placed lems continue to mount. Temptations grow around the academy to attract the bluebirds back more subtle, compromises abound, the conflict into the area. intensifies. Our world, our church, our schools C: Why is this important? and our hearts need healing. The pace of life DF: Not only are they one of the more beautiful continues to accelerate. There is so much to do, native birds, they help keep the insect population so many who need help and so little time and in check. resources. What are we to do? God's answer C: You've been involved with this project for rings true: three years. Can you sum up your goals and what "If my people, who are called by my name, will you hope to accomplish? humble themselves and pray and seek my face DF: Yes, I want to make a genuine contribution and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will to the health of our natural world. And I want to forgive their sin and will heal their land,"-2 Chronicles 7:14 N.I.V. teach students three things: the importance of ser- God's instructions are twofold: Humble ourselves. Admit that we vice and doing things for others, to begin to build need help, that we can't do it by working harder or accomplishing a love for nature and God's creation and to see more. Admit that without God we can do NOTHING! And pray. Ask. that they personally can do something to affect the Give it all to Him and seek His will. Allow Him to give us His most ecology of our world. precious gift, the Holy Spirit. When we pray, we are led to see that the battle isn't ours, but the Lord's. (Exodus 14:14; 2 Chronicles 20:15.) Growing numbers of our members are making prayer an ever higher priority in their lives. Prayer groups are meeting across Penn- Literature evangelist sylvania. The Blue Mountain Academy staff spends Tuesday lunch hour in study and prayer. update... And the Pennsylvania Conference has begun a program called Completing its first year, BMA's newest industry, Prayer P.A.T.C.H. (People Actively Touching Children's Hearts), in- literature evangelism, continues to grow. Coordi- tended to bathe our young people in prayer. It has two parts: nator Joe Kim reports, "The Lord has given us re- I. The fourth Friday of every month has been set aside as a day of markable success, not only in sales but also in prayer for Blue Mountain Academy, the schools across the state and learning the value of personal prayer and a devo- the youth of our conference. tional life. Sometimes we're afraid to expect 2. Many have accepted the invitation to be a prayer partner for a miracles. But ask any of the students who work in Blue Mountain Academy student. They have agreed to pray for a spe- this program. They know that their Redeemer lives, cific student daily and to send a monthly letter of encouragement. and that He works miracles in their lives every Thank you for this emphasis in your prayer lives. It is important day." that all of us seek God in prayer first and foremost in everything! Combining spreading God's word with earning "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer scholarship dollars, students work up to 15 hours a and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,"— week canvassing in and around Berks County. We Philippians 4:6 N.I.V. have nine full-time and three part-time student "So he said to me, This is the word of the Lord...: Not by might nor workers, which is just about our capacity. Our top by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty,"—Zechariah 4:6. solicitor for the first semester, Andrew Maynard- STAN ROUSE Principal Reid, earned $2,199, averaging $8.63 per hour. But for those students involved, the program

BMA-2 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 Blue Mountain Academy ,_ coMMUNIQUE means more than just the money. Our LEs do- creditation BMA will re- nated one day's earning for the flood victims in ceive. India, which amounted to $600. General Conference ac- And they are learning trust in God. Jaime creditation considers our Mendez, a senior, tells of spending two hours role in accomplishing God's knocking on doors and receiving only 85 cents for will for our youth. Middle his effort. At the last house of the day, the lady States Evaluation is highly who opened the door and saw what he was selling respected as the highest told him he was an answer to prayer. form of secondary school She was teaching a Bible study at her church accreditation. Contrary to a and was searching for material on the book of Rev- widely held myth, neither elation. She bought one of every book Jaime had form of accreditation has anything to do with the le- gal right to operate a school in Pennsylvania. The main value of a Front row, left to right: Middle States Evaluation is the self-evaluation Katie Mihalko, Lori process, an opportunity for BMA to look at itself Abbott, Leslie March and with the help of other professional educators. Tom Tinker. Back row: This evaluation process has taken place every 10 John Edison, Frank years since 1964. Ten years is the longest period of DeFelice, Loletha accreditation granted. The leader of the evaluating Morgan, Merle Reinford, Larry Blackmer and Stan team gave the BMA staff a very positive general re- Rouse. port during a luncheon meeting November 11, but the official results of this evaluation will not arrive for several months. It is my prayer that Jesus will Student Coordinator Joe Kim with Andrew take us from this earth long before the next evalu- Maynard-Reid. Photo by Chuck Heunergardt. ation is due. *"Wunnerfitzing" is Pennsylvania Dutch for nose poking. and two copies of The Great Controversy. Without JOHN EDISON asking prices, she gave him a check for $100, more Middle States Evaluation Coordinator than the cost of the magabooks she had chosen. CARON OSWALD Director of Advancement Alumni Weekend is March 25 - 26... BMA is evaluated Alumni President Barbara Porter Rutt (Class of '68) reports on plans On November 8 some unfamiliar faces appeared for the weekend: on the Blue Mountain Academy campus when the Friday, 25th 4:30 Registration, Administration Building Middle States Evaluation Team arrived for three 7:30 Vespers by Class of '74 days of "wunnerfitzing."* The BMA staff, a few stu- Contact Sylvia Ford Garey at (207) 429-8593 dents and some parents had finished the labori- Sabbath, 26th 9:30 Sabbath school by Class of '84 ous task of conducting a year-long self-evaluation, Features lesson taught by Einar Rom and it was now time for the evaluating team to cri- Contact Karyl Ferguson Kramer at (610) 562-2855 tique the self-evaluation. While here they read the 11:00 Church service by Class of '69 report, visited classes and nonscholastic activities, Contact Joan Stahl Fulmer at (717) 748-1829 interviewed teachers and students and sought to 6:00 Vespers by Class of '64 verify our conclusions. Led by Dwight Edris and John Appel The eight-member team of professional edu- Contact Dwight Edris at (610) 926-5584 cators included three Seventh-day Adventists 6:30 Alumni business meeting who dealt with the North American Division De- Supper - Fundraiser by Class of '94 partment of Education instrument used for our 8:00 Basketball games self-study. A report including a collection of ac- Senior Alumni vs. BMA Junior Varsity commodations and recommendations will be sent Aerial Aires show to the National Study of School Evaluation Board "Young" Alumni vs. BMA Varsity and one to the General Conference Board of Re- gents. Both organizations will decide what ac-

VISITOR, February 15, 1994 BMA-3 Blue Mountain Academy , 0MNIUNIQUE Our group was given two half-hour time slots, Bel Canto performs at but they were such a crowd pleaser that they the White House ended up singing double the time allotted. Dave Dunkin, Bel Canto director, considered it an honor BMA's select choir of 24 voices performed in the to be able to participate. "I was really proud of the East Room of the White House December 6. group. They did their performance of the year To make Christmas season White House tours there." special, live performances are scheduled through- Their performance caused quite a "log jam" as out the day. Bel Canto submitted an audition tape tour groups approached the East Room. Visitors months in advance and was one of the groups se- wanted to stop and listen to the singing. When lected to help kick off the Christmas season. asked to move along, one lady responded, "These kids are good. I'm staying right here until they are done!" Mic Hutchinson, BMA's vice principal, said, "I was overwhelmed! They were so good. It's a walk- through tour and entire groups of people would stop and listen to the kids. The White House guards had a hard time keeping the traffic mov- ing." Bel Canto choir members were excited about the visit. Jaime Mendez was in awe of his sur- roundings: "It was so beautiful and elegant." Carey Scheide was surprised at the number of security guards and the number of people who toured the White House: "We got to sing to a lot of people." Tony Rodriquez's best memory was that "Reach- ing out to other people—not just our church members—with the message of our music, was extremely exciting." CARON OSWALD Director of Advancement

Photo by Vice Principal Mic Hutchinson 1 Did You Know?

Darrell Everhart joined the BMA staff in October as a taskforce worker assisting the maintenance and aviation departments. One of his responsibilities is the upkeep of BMA's airplanes. A '93 graduate of Andrews University, Darrell has a bachelor of technology degree with an emphasis in aviation and aircraft maintenance.

Repairs to Unruh Hall continue with the replacement of the flat section of the roof. The water will no longer run into the dean's apartment when it rains. This completes the reroofing of the boys' dorm and is part of the "Rebuilding the Dream" capital campaign. Photo by Chuck Huenergardt

$135,884 has been donated to the "Rebuilding the Dream" capital campaign as of 12/31/93.

Ten new students registered for second semester, bringing our current enrollment to 209.

BMA-4 VISITOR, February 15, 1994 What's happening around Potomac

Adventures in the Family February 26 Hampton, VA Hampton Roads SDA Church March 26 Richmond, VA Courthouse Road SDA Church April 23 Wytheville, VA George Wythe High School May 21 Takoma Park, MD Takoma Park SDA Church 1994 PEDDS meetings: February 25-26 Hispanic (Takoma Park) Capitol Spanish SDA Church March 11 and 12 Staunton, VA Potomac Conference Resource Office Shenandoah Valley Adventist March 25-26 Wytheville, VA Elementary School reaches into Wytheville SDA Church community Women's Day of Prayer SVAE School middle grade North American Division March 5 students regularly visit nurs- Sixth-graders Megan Litten, left, and Jacqueline ing homes in the New Mar- Copenhaver share a laugh with Jenny, one of the Potomac People residents they regularly visit. ket, Virginia, area. During is published in the Visitor each month by the Inset top: left to right: Nicky Spano, Paul (a their visits, the students talk Potomac Conference. nursing home resident), Lisa Kovacs, Jason President, Ralph Martin; Anderson and Carl Shapiro, sitting in front of Paul. with residents, sing for them Editor, Sue Bendall; P.O. Box 1208 Inset below: left to right: Andrew Ramsdell takes and play games with them. Staunton, Virginia 24401 his turn at Chinese checkers while Sam, a resi- (703) 886-0771 Rusty Litten, middle grades or (202) 554-4581 dent, Eric Garman and Reed Richardi plan their next moves. teacher, is their sponsor.

VISITOR, February 15, 1994 1 Janet Kelly was a very prominent and popular mem- ber of her mainline Protestant church. Not only was she a spiritual leader, but she was very active in the social activities. So when her fellow church members tried their best to dissuade her from joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it was a very difficult decision for her. She was attending a series of evangelistic meetings, and the Holy Spirit was inspiring her to join the Advent- In Richmond, Virginia, Jones from the Mea- ist church. Her friends tried each day to dispute her new Christian education is more dowbridge church and Pat understandings of Scripture. She tried to share her new than reading, math and sci- Ferree from the Courthouse insights with them but was unable to remember all the ence. And, from music to Road church. Some of their Bible texts that supported her new beliefs. She was be- Bible outreach to comput- activities include 1) fund- coming confused and was nearly ready to give up. We ers to the home and school raising by selling Christmas introduced her to five books we thought would be ben- program, RJA students are wrapping paper, T-shirts eficial: Bible Readings, Steps to Christ, When a Man Dies, learning more than the "3 and "Peelers" (coupon The Great Controversy and A Day to Remember. Rs." books), 2) a Thanksgiving Now when her friends came over, she could point out Ten "Gateway 2000" dinner for students and these new concepts that she was learning to love. She computers have encouraged their families and 3) a pre- was able to show the errors of her former beliefs. Not all students to enter the sentation by Potomac Con- only did Janet join the Adventist church, she brought six world of technology. Kin- ference's Elaine Plemons on of her friends with her. dergarten through grade six the "Iowa Test of Basic Janet reiterated, "Without the help of those five learn reading skills via Skills," which helped par- books, I don't believe I would ever have made it into the "Reader Rabbit," a comput- ents interpret test scores. baptismal pool." erized reading game. Bible outreach, led by Janet still rejoices in her new-found knowledge of her Grades four to 12 tackle Ben Watts, involves ninth- Lord Jesus Christ and loves sharing it with others. In world geography with and 10th-grade students in fact, I know of at least 14 people who are members of "Where in the World Is community projects. Once a the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a result of her in- Carmen San Diego?" Sandra month the students visit fluence. [One person + five books does = fourteen.] Maddox, RJA principal, in- Virginia Home, a residence The Potomac Adventist Book Center is more than just sists that all her ninth- and for the severely physically a place to purchase Bibles, books, music and health 10th grade-students pro- handicapped, and treat the foods. It is a place where the Word of God can go forth duce their writing assign- residents to an outdoor in print, music, a healthy lifestyle and a Christian influ- ments on the computer stroll. This past fall, these ence to thousands of people. I am grateful for those of using "Microsoft Works" young people raked leaves you who have shopped with us during this past year and word processing. Additional for older residents in the also thankful that God has used our store to spread the software will be purchased school neighborhood and word of God's precious gift to all humanity. So on behalf to reinforce the curricula in for elderly church members. of all of us at the Potomac Adventist Book and Health math, science and typing. This spring, they are plan- Food Center, I wish each of you and your families a The home and school ning a three- or four-day healthy and happy year. program is led by Rose Ann trip to Camp Blue Ridge. J. C. KINDER Campbell from the Patter- It's not a "fun 'n sun" trip, General Manager, Potomac ABC son Avenue church, Elaine for they have volunteered

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for camp maintenance Shenandoah students learn about writing work. This past year the stu- dents cleared two dump truck loads of weeds—and had a great time doing it. And it doesn't stop there. Ninth- and 10th-graders have: enjoyed literature evangelism; worked at least two hours each week for their parents at home as part of their Bible grade; Jacqueline Copenhaver, a sponsored a Reach Interna- sixth grader, works hard at tional child by donating polishing a poem about her money they have earned father: each month; and more. Dad For more than 40 years Fun, intelligent Works hard every day Christine Mayers has used Likes to teach me her incredible talent for mu- Biologist sic education. She has a Claudia Martin, right, author "state of the art" sound sys- of Seven Stars of Christmas, tem to aid her teaching. met with students like Megan Controlling more than 40 Litten in grades 1-4 and 5-8 headphones, Mayers can of the Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School to tell them how she planned and wrote her book. Martin's visit to SVAE was part of the school's goal to have students writing hear and instruct two on a regular basis, says Rusty Litten, teacher. groups in the same room at CLARENCE DUNBEBIN the same time. Associate Education Superintendent Mayers believes everyone has musical ability if given Sligo Adventist School wins award encouragement and some training, so she makes sure What do Sligo Adventist air-conditioning system. Oc- minded us of our diversity everyone is in a music pro- School and PBS have over J. cupancy sensors were in- by presenting songs in gram. There's the Cherub C. Penney, George Mason stalled in all classrooms, French. choir (K-3), the Youth choir University, Marriott Corpo- offices and storage areas so In October, Valerie (4-6), the Young Men's and ration and Georgetown lights turn off automatically Smith shared a slide presen- Young Lady's choirs (7-10), University's new research when one exits. tation of familiar sights, the Chime choir and the building? They are the only The school's investment customs and cultural differ- Brass Ensemble. This first place recipients of the of $2,451 (after rebate) pro- ences from the European spring grades three through 1993 ENCOMP Awards (Na- vides an annual savings of countries of England, six will have fun rebuilding tional Capital Area Energy $5,736, paying back the France, Germany and the the walls of Jerusalem in an Conservation Competition). costs in only five months. Netherlands. opera/musical aptly titled The other institutions re- Our November assembly "Me 0 Mi Nehemiah." ceived honorable mention. School assemblies promote featured Steve Arrington, Christian education is On November 30, 1993, relationships the fall guy in the world-fa- more than reading, math Plant Manager Ken Gair mous John Z. DeLorean and science. It's giving to represented the school at an "Friendship and unity" drug trial. Students listened others what God has given awards banquet at the Key are the school assembly to his personal testimony of to us. It's learning patience Bridge Marriott, along with themes this year. Third- his "fall from grace" as a and kindness and the inner the other influential Wash- grade teacher Sandra Elias Navy diver who got into peace and satisfaction that ington area recipients that and her students presented drug smuggling, his prison comes from reaching out to had implemented practical the first assembly in Sep- sentence and his "rebirth" help others. ideas on energy efficiency. tember with songs and ad- as a Christian and chief ex- monitions of how we can MARIE JACQUES Gair "retrofitted" both pedition diver for the fa- Meadowbridge Communication the indoor and outdoor reach out to one another as mous Cousteau Society. Secretary lighting of our 40,000- supportive friends. Arrington returns in May square-foot building and in- During the fall annual for another assembly. The girls' choir performing at stalled glass-darkening film open house, teacher Gilda In December teachers Christmas 1993, with Christine Herrera's students from Mayers conducting and Rose Ann on the southern windows to Betty Lunsford and Julie Campbell at keyboard. reduce the solar load on the grades three through five re- Mowry, with their first continued on page PP-4

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At Shenandoah,

The 1993/94 school year New Zealand, Germany, opened with 312 students. Denmark, Norway, Swe- These young people came den and Finland. The from as far away as Maine, students enjoy the cul- Florida, California, Ber- ture of the host school, muda and six different participate in classes, countries, and 172 are from present worships, travel our own conference. There throughout the country were so many girls that we and make lifetime filled Hadley Hall and put friends with the students the overflow in an annex in and staff there. Price Hall. It's a wonderful Fine arts remains a very strings program has been way to begin a great school strong part of our program. added, and drama continues year. The band numbers more to be a favorite with stu- There is a real Spanish than 70 students and the dents. March will be a busy Exchange teachers Juan and influence on our campus choir more than 100. A month for both the drama Maria Lopez, left, from this year. Not only are there Sagunta, Spain; and Jean and Bill Strickland, right, from 16 American Hispanics at- SVA. tending, but we also have six students from Sagunta, Spain. In addition, we have Sligo School (continued from PP-4) exchanged teachers with the school in Sagunta. Bill graders, reviewed the differ- Strickland, our vice princi- ent ways nations around the pal and Spanish teacher, world celebrate Christmas. traded places with Juan An- The January 21 assembly tonio Lopez for this year. emphasized Asia, and sev- He is teaching English eral teachers organized a there, and Juan Antonio is black history assembly for teaching our Spanish February 7. Community classes. We also have a members and parents are Japanese internship teacher invited to future assemblies. who has enhanced our cul- March 18 and 25 will be our tural experience here by Great Leaders Assembly, joining the staff for the followed with a Caribbean year. theme on April 25. Our mu- These teacher exchanges sic teachers and librarian came out of an exciting pro- Exchange students at SVA (from back, left to right): Mette complete the series on May gram started at SVA four Didriksen (Sweden), Ann Charlotte Backstrom (Norway), 20 with a feature on "Amer- years ago. We now ex- Christian Fefersen (Denmark), Luke French (Australia), change two students, a boy Veronica LiMack (Sweden), and Adrian Stiles (SVA 1993-94 ica, the Melting Pot." Task force from Australia). Front row: Manuel Linard (Spain), VALERIE SMITH and a girl, for one month Sandra Taylor (Australia), Sami Somerville (Finland), Thomas Assistant Principal with each of our sister Blikshavn (Norway), Marta Hedo (Spain), and Marie Heikkinen schools in Spain, Australia, (Finland).

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Playing woodwinds in the and federal leaders, are high schools. I SVA Symphonic Band are, looking for ways to stop the always take from left, Norman Belleza, decline in academic that opportu- Christina Pacylowski, Luke French, Beryl Roda and achievement, apathetic atti- nity to share Samala Gaskins. tudes toward education, not only SVA peer violence, disrespect to- but also our wards authority and a host whole K-16 of similar problems associ- and university ated with today's society. education pro- American business has gram world- warned educational leader- wide. We have group and the choir. The ship that unless something much to be drama class is working hard drastic is done to revitalize proud of in our on its upcoming presenta- and restructure education, church's ac- tion of "A Man Called Pe- Americans will be severely complish- ter," and each individual in crippled in their effort to ments. It is the choir has raised money to tour and perform this Tom Decker, school chaplain year in London and Paris. and Bible teacher, with his wife, Gladys. A wonderful addition to our staff this year is Tom Decker, the chaplain and Bible teacher. He has al- ready involved our students in several different out- boarding school, Shenan- Larry Karpenko reaches, including feeding doah Valley Academy. I and Shelly know that many lives have the homeless in Washing- Cothern get a ton, a Christmas party for "family" portrait been impacted preparing underprivileged children, with their Adopt- our youth for service in this recreation for the mentally A-Child, Carrie, world and preparation for handicapped and much at the Christmas the world to come. party for under- more. Students are prepar- As we begin the second privileged semester of the school year, ing for a mission trip to Ro- children. mania to assist in building a we do it with confidence, knowing that Christ is the church. compete globally. If there obvious to me and, I am center of our program. His It is becoming quite obvi- ever was a time to showcase sure, to them that the Lord ous that we are nearing the Adventist education within has guided our development Spirit continues to nurture, making this school a special soon return of our Saviour. the framework of church, and maintains us through refuge for our young people. Especially in the behavior home and school, today is these difficult times. I I praise the Lord for His of today's youth, we recog- that time. praise the Potomac con- continued presence on our nize the fulfillment of Often I am asked by my stituency for its support of campus—He is the obvious prophecy. In desperation, peers about what makes our schools in this confer- difference. local communities and pub- Shenandoah Valley Acad- ence and especially for the lic schools, along with state emy different from public support of an expensive DEAN HUNT Principal

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Academies — the first semester A:s State of Academy address

Diversity is a strength for Association. The final report SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS Takoma Academy. The 1993 praised the faculty, the stu- This spring the schedule North American Division re- dents and the academic and includes a Bible conference port on secondary educa- extracurricular programs. and a student-led week of tion revealed that TA has The educational program prayer, as well as weekly the greatest number of eth- is centered around helping prayer bands and Youth-to- nic heritages among teens have successful transi- Youth meetings every other Adventist academies. This tions to the adult world Friday night. Several youth diversity is reflected in both while maintaining a mature church programs have been student leadership and fac- relationship with Christ, organized. The first one Larry D. Blackmer, ulty. making the school a living filled the fellowship hall at principal (Photo by Seven cultural awareness laboratory for the real the Spencerville church. Delmar Studios) weeks are celebrated each world. Under the direction of school year. The challenge The curriculum is ar- Bible teacher DeWayne of maintaining a multi-cul- ranged on three levels: gen- Boyer, seminar teams have tural Christian campus is a eral, honors and advanced been formed. These teams preparation for heaven as placement. About half of the provide worship (including described in Revelation: student body is enrolled in children's story, special mu- "After this I looked and the academically advanced sic, scripture reading and there before me was a great honors classes. Qualified se- speakers) for area churches. multitude that no one could niors have the option of tak- The planned programs count, from every nation, ing advanced placement make practical applications tribe, people and language, courses that follow a na- of Bible principles. standing before the throne tionally established curricu- and in front of the Lamb,"— lum for college credit. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Revelation 7:9 (NIV). Takoma Academy has an The academic program is active National Honor Soci- rounded out by a variety of ACADEMIC PROGRAM ety chapter. NHS members field trips, sports and clubs. During 1993 Takoma must demonstrate charac- The nation's capital pro- Academy was granted the ter, leadership and care vides unparalleled opportu- maximum accreditation through community service nities for educational term of 10 years by the as well as scholarship. enhancement and work ex- Middle States Accrediting periences. Two TA students are among the 20 pages and four alternates serving dur- ing the 1994 session of the Cultural awareness Maryland General Assembly week at TA. in Annapolis. Senior Jeremy Duerksen was assigned to work during the week of January 24-28. Paulina Ochoa, also a senior, is one Symphonic Band - Robert of the alternates who is on Schimp, director (Photo by Delmar Studios)

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Prayer bands (Photo by K. Schimp)

Biology field trip to Florida (Photo by L. Blackmer) call to replace any regular the past two years. more than 6,000 hours of page. Most recently, the severe community service, sharing Every other year foreign cold taxed the heating and time and enthusiasm while language students tour Lon- water pipe system. Old acting as God's hands in a don, Paris and Madrid dur- pipes burst under the strain variety of situations. An- ing spring break. The of the freeze, and restrooms other Maranatha trip is biology department spon- without heat became intol- planned for spring break. sors an annual field and erable. When built, the The symphonic band and marine biology trip to restrooms were heated by concert choir have per- Florida. hot water piped through the formed at a number of func- The student council en- floor and foundation. As tions, including the opening courages students to start pipes aged and deteriorated, evening of the year-end ses- Jeremy Duerksen special interest clubs such heating ceased. In addition, sion of the North American as chess, Biota, fishing, original restroom fixtures Division. The Middle States weight lifting and skiing. are prone to frequent break- accreditation report mar- The student leaders provide downs. veled at the dedication and a variety of social activities Original windows reveal length of service by faculty and also plan school spirit their age on any cold, windy and staff. week, which is scheduled day. Chapel furniture in- The alumni association for April. stalled in 1969 reflects use continues to grow. A report A comprehensive by thousands of people. Ev- on philanthropy for 1993 intermural sports program ery day carpet and tiles praised TA alumni for their is open to every student throughout the building increase of 57 percent in Paulina Ochoa who chooses to participate. take a beating from thou- giving during a five-year pe- Volleyball, football, basket- sands of footsteps. riod. Again this year, the ball, softball, soccer and alumni rallied to receive a SUMMARY track appeal to a variety of challenge grant for the Again this year, enroll- athletes. Varsity basketball school. Alumni homecom- ment remains strong with teams for boys and girls and ing 1993 showed an in- nearly 340 students as com- a boys' junior varsity team crease in attendance, and pared to 311 three years provide a showcase for tal- homecoming 1994 is sched- ago. The caliber of 1993 ented players. uled for April 22 and 23. graduates is demonstrated People are the lifeblood PHYSICAL PLANT by the colleges to which of Takoma Academy. Our TA's physical plant is its they've gone, including investment in today's teens weakest point. The last ma- Princeton, Oakwood, Co- is paying dividends that will jor building or renovation lumbia Union College and only be fully understood project took place in the late the University of Maryland- when we stand before the '60s. Despite regular main- Baltimore. Students qual- throne of the Lamb with the tenance, the facility is sim- ified for a number of countless multitude. The TA ply aging. Several mishaps scholarships, two of which family—already we look a have accelerated the need totaled $60,000 per student. lot like heaven! for replacement or in- During this past school Junior English teacher Karen creased maintenance during year the students performed LARRY D. BLACKMER Principal Schimp talks with a student. (Photo by N. Sahlin)

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Potomac People Bob and loan finally death, our Pastor Clarke relaxing Bob was faithful to visit, to at a friend's pray, to be there. He and home. 1.0 Joan helped us immensely, Potomac Executive Committee Dayton, Ohio. He has also communicating God's good- completed class work for ness through the darkest night. They helped confirm and baptism followed. the doctor of ministry de- Robert Clarke in my heart the firm belief With Joan at his side as gree. that God can be trusted. Young Robert Clarke his wife, Bob went to Wash- The Clarkes are parents And then, after time had found work with a trucking ington Missionary (now Co- of three sons: Robert Carey passed, they were there to company in Richmond, Vir- lumbia Union) College to Jr., who is in hospital ad- encourage my friendship ginia, after serving in the study for the ministry. Life ministration at Paradise with Beverly; and eventually Air Force. One day he was was tough. Finally the fi- Valley Hospital, San Diego; Bob administered our wed- pleasantly surprised to see nances ran out. But through Stephen Paul, who is in U.S. ding vows. Joan Bennetts among a it all, God's providence led Army Intelligence; and An- How many others Bob group of secretaries on them. Even before gradua- drew Leslie Macon, Air and Joan have encouraged break. Bob had known Joan tion (with a B.A. in history Force captain and pilot of a during their four decades of when she was growing up; and theology), Bob was C-141 cargo plane. life together I do not know, she and his sister were play- asked to work part time as a Bob and Joan seem to but I'd guess the list is tre- mates. youth pastor. Thus began a shine the brightest when the mendous. I expect their "re- Bob began to ask Joan lifetime of service that has need is the greatest. I know; ceiving line" in heaven to be out, but she was never avail- led Bob and Joan to pastor- I've been there. When I very long with grateful pa- able when he suggested the ates and evangelistic work faced the fears and heart- rishioners and friends. Richmond car races on Fri- in Virginia, Missouri, Penn- aches of watching a beloved day evening or Saturday sylvania, Ohio and Mary- spouse in painful illness and JAMES JOINER Beltsville Church afternoon. "Who is my com- land. petition?" he asked one day. Now Bob is pastor of the He couldn't believe she "headquarters church" in Wheaton church choir makes grand debut would make up such a ri- Staunton, Virginia, and a diculous answer as "the member of the Potomac The Wheaton congrega- The Wheaton church had church." But that is what Conference executive com- tion realized a dream when anxiously waited for this she said. "I go to church on mittee. He loves reading the Wheaton Church Choir day and now looks forward Friday evening and on Sat- and gardening. He has made its grand debut on to many more. Pastor Glen urday. It's my Sabbath." earned an M.A. in system- Sabbath, December 18, Wade told the choir mem- Before long Bob was go- atic theology from the SDA 1993. bers, "We want to have you ing to church with Joan. Seminary at Andrews Uni- Under the direction of here for some time before The pastor put him to work versity and a master of di- Barbara Robinson, 36 you start taking appoint- in church activities almost vinity degree from United voices harmonized singing ments to sing elsewhere." immediately. Bible studies Theological Seminary in "Let Us All Praise God," "Si- The prayer, determina- lent Night, Holy Night" and tion and hard work that en- the spiritual "Rock in Jeru- abled this dream of a choir s salem." Zorita Thomas of become a reality will now Adventure the Rockville church was be applied to other areas, rciniac; the guest soprano soloist such as the building of a in the and Lydia Gilbert provided sanctuary. piano accompaniment. DENVER SWABY TIDEWATER AREA Communication Secretary February 26 Hampton Roads SDA Church 3400 Kecoughtan Road Hampton, Virginia 23661

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