Contents Editorial MAY 2008 SETH T. BARDU In Every Issue Is Your Name Written There?

3 | Editorial hen I was a student, I heard a preacher speak about the subject of books. WHe noted that when we first arrive on Earth, our names are recorded in a 4 | Newsline book. When our parents first take us to the doctor, our names are written in a book. When we start school, join an organization, or get married, our names are 8 | Potluck written in a book. Even when we die, our names are written in a book. His point that we live and die by the book is well taken. If I could continue the discourse of this preacher a little further, I would add that Newsletters there is a record being kept on each of us in a Book, which will determine our eternal destiny. In light of that fact, God, through His Book, encourages us to “study to show thyself approved 31 31 Allegheny East unto God” (2 Tim. 2:15). And Jesus, while in dialogue with the Sadducees, told them, “You do err, not 35 Allegheny West knowing the Scriptures” (Matt. 22:29). Knowing and understanding God’s purpose for our lives is very News & Features 39 Chesapeake important if we desire to have our names recorded in the Book of Life. And we also will err if we deviate 43 Mountain View from His holy Book. 10 | Missions Abroad 2008— 47 New Jersey BLESSED WITH THE BOOK BUSINESS South Africa 51 Ohio God has not only blessed mankind with His Word, He has blessed the Seventh-day Adventist Church 55 Pennsylvania with the Spirit of Prophecy. These books are to guide us to our future eternal home. The publishing min- Celeste Ryan Blyden 59 Potomac istry of our church has a major role in equipping the saints for life on this Earth and the Earth anew. Some may see our publishing houses and Adventist Book 63 Blue Mountain Academy While the 2007 focus was on India, the Columbia Union’s Centers (ABC) only as places of business. Not just ordinary 2008 Missions Abroad emphasis is on Africa. Read about the 65 Columbia Union College businesses, they are about the King’s business. The places we visited, the projects we launched, and the people 67 Spencerville Adventist resources God has made available to us are not just for whose 50-year-old dreams are coming true. Academy members of the church. They are designed to reach every 69 Shenandoah Valley corner of this globe. 18 | Recognizing the ABCs of Ministry Academy In one of her writings, Ellen White states, “This is a work that should be done. The end is near. Already much time Susan Phelps Harvey 70 Takoma Academy has been lost, when these books should have been in circu- Today’s Adventist Book Centers have come a long way from their 75 | Bulletin Board lation. Sell them far and predecessor “tract societies.” Meet the current ABC managers and Above: In 1921 the Review & near. Scatter them like the discover why—despite the growing competition among sellers of Herald Publishing Association leaves of autumn. This veggie meat, health supplements, and Christian books and litera- 79 | Last Words presses could produce between work is to continue with- ture—they continue to thrive. 1,500 and 1,800 impressions per out the forbidding of any- On the Web hour (IPH). Right: Today the one. Souls are perishing out of Christ. Let them be 22 | Haystacks, FriChik, New Videos, Podcasts, Blogs: Harris M-300M 6 unit web press and Stripples This month we feature our can run the at an average warned of His soon Missions Abroad 2008 projects 36,000 IPH andVisitor uses approximately appearingReview in the andclouds of in South Africa. In addition to the Jaclyn Wile 1,140 feet of paper per minute. Heraldheaven” ( eight-page report (see pp 10-17), , Aug. 13, 1908). Where did veggie meat come from? And visit our website to see where we went, what we did, and who we The Great Controversy How appropriate that, how did Adventists’ rejection of America’s met along the way. as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the writing of , we can tell the world that our beloved bacon-n-eggs tradition launch a www.columbiaunion.org loving Father has a special Book—The Book of Life. We can tell them that He desires everyone to have billion dollar industry? their name written in His Book, which, in turn, will guarantee them a place on the Earth made new. In this place they’ll be no more sorrow, crying, or dying, and we will live with Him forever. 31 | 2008 Camp Meeting Guide With such an important work at hand, how can you help spread the word? I would love to see each About the Cover: your Illustration by Ralph Butler congregation present newly baptized members with a selection of books from White’s writings and Vanisitor Find out what’s happening at conference camp meeting this engraved Bible. They’re all available at your ABC, which you’ll read more about in this issue of the . summer in our jam-packed, 32-page program guide. Columbia Union Conference treasurer Seth T. Bardu ([email protected]) also serves as publishing director.

2 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 3 Newsline Newsline CELESTE RYAN BLYDEN

Kettering Names says. “I look forward to the Union Entities Support Academic Dean opportunity of working with William “W.G.” Nelson, Jr., our president, Charles Scriven, Education in Ghana has accepted the position of and KCMA’s faculty, staff, stu- dean for Academic Affairs at dents, and administrative team, Kettering as we chart a strategic direction A transatlantic partnership art environment, with state-of- College of for the college’s future.” between several Columbia the-art knowledge, was very Medical Arts Nelson joins Kettering after Union Conference entities has powerful and, for me, very per- (KCMA). spending six years as a graduate that will lead to a highly quali- made possible a new academic sonal,” noted Perez. “They will “It is clear professor in the School of fied workforce that is both avail- building on the campus of the be an extension of our ministry to me that Education at La Sierra University able to current employers and Seventh-day Adventist Church’s for decades to come.” Kettering (Calif). Since 2006 he also has attractive to future employers Valley View University (VVU) The three-story health educa- is a positive educational and chaired the university’s throughout the state of in Ghana. In the presence of tion facility, built to accommodate healthcare environment where Department of Administration Maryland, helping it compete in Ghanaian government officials, the university’s newly established good things are happening,” he and Leadership. Prior to his term the 21st century. The board’s church leaders recently dedicated nursing and medical equipment at La Sierra, Nelson served as work was highlighted at the 2008 the new building. A Columbia technology programs, has already president of Washington state’s Governor’s Workforce Creation eased space problems on the cam- From the Walla Walla College (now Walla Summit, which drew 500 stake- pus of 2,500 students. It houses a The partnership between the Pulpit Walla University) from 1994-2001. holders from business, education, departmental library, lecture Columbia Union and the Ghana From 1988-94 he served in vari- government, and nonprofit rooms, a conference hall, a science Union was formed in 2005 to ous positions, including as vice organizations, and was hosted by “Lisa Brown-McNeil invited her Gov. Martin O’Malley laboratory, offices, and a nursing “enrich and improve the president for academic adminis- . co-worker Ronnie Harrell to skills development center. Church’s work in Ghana,” tration at Southwestern Adventist church. She hadn’t been coming Sabbath Offering to Much of the money needed Laryea explained. Lee spear- University (Texas). During the regularly for 10 years. But when to complete the project came headed it through the Columbia 1980s, he was principal at Benefit CUC she received our Revelation semi- Union’s Missions Abroad initia- Potomac Conference’s nar flyer, she invited Ronnie to The Columbia Union tive, which supports projects in Shenandoah Valley Academy in attend with Conference has designated May many parts of the world. New Market, Va.; at Indiana her. He did 31, as “CUC Sabbath,” a time “When leaders of our health- Academy; and at Mile High and he’s for congregations to dedicate a Union delegation (above) partici- care systems, conferences, and Academy in Denver. been com- portion of their Sabbath servic- pated in the celebration, includ- I visited the university and saw Nelson, who will begin work ing every es to learning more about their ing retired Columbia Union what they were attempting to at KCMA this summer, is a week since college and showing support by president Harold Lee; current do, we were so impressed with 1972 graduate of Atlantic October and giving a special offering. “This Columbia Union officers Dave from Adventist HealthCare, the vision, mission, and faith of Union College (Mass.), where studying is a great opportunity for our Weigley, Neville Harcombe, and Kettering, and AEC. “Since the President Laryea, that we want- his predecessor, Norman with me. Now he’s getting bap- churches to get firsthand infor- Seth Bardu; Allegheny East Columbia Union is the umbrella ed to help,” Lee recalls. He also Wendth, now serves as presi- tized. … So you don’t have to do —Mindy Claggett mation on the recent changes at Conference body for the donor organiza- sent Gina Brown, chair of dent. something great or preach to Columbia Union College (CUC) (AEC) offi- tions, we thought it appropriate Columbia Union College’s 100,000 people. Even the small Adventist Leads and plans we’re beginning to cers Charles to name the facility (above) after nursing department (now its things you do—like inviting your State Board implement,” says union presi- Cheatham, the union,” said university pres- graduate school dean), and co-worker to church or stuffing William G. dent and CUC board chairman Henry ident Seth Laryea (center with Minnie McNeil, an AEC depart- Revelation seminar invitation “Bill”For Robertsonthe past year, Dave Weigley. “It’s also a Fordham, Columbia Union officers and the mental director, to help develop envelopes—are important to (right), presi- chance for constituents to meet and Ghana Union president.) the nursing program. Lee says God.”—Kermit Netteburg, dent and CEO of Adventist some of our talented teachers, Lawrence Martin; and Kettering the program has been accredit- Beltsville (Md.) church, preaching HealthCare (Rockville, Md.), has students, and administrators.” Adventist HealthCare president ed and students are now being a series titled “Getting Found in a been chairing the Governor’s CUC will provide printed and CEO, Frank Perez (above). trained in the new facility. Their Lost World.” For more photos, Workforce Investment Board— material to each church. Speakers “Seeing this university step into education will be further visit the “Columbia Union People” Maryland’s chief policy-making and musicians can be booked the field of healthcare and train enhanced through Kettering’s blog at www.columbiaunion.org. body on workforce development. through the marketing and young men and women in their —Solacefaculty exchange Asafo and pr Taashiogram. He collaborated with top busi- communications—Scott Stewardoffice at (301) own country to give care to their Rowe/Adventist News Network ness leaders to create initiatives 891-4125. fellow citizens, in a state-of-the-

4 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 5 Newsline Newsline RUBÉN RAMOS

News from the Multilingual manded us to “fill the earth.” It launching plans for three new Following a week of reaping was His plan that man would church plants in the Columbus meetings by Rubén Ramos, 14 Ministries Department continue planting other gardens, metro area. people (below) were baptized until the Earth was covered. For more information or in Columbus, Ohio. Local God’s command did not end to get involved, email Hispanic leaders are embarking Master of Pastoral with the introduction of sin. To [email protected] on an initiative to plant three their first graduation (below). Ministry Offered the people of Israel and to “spir- or call (410) 997-3414, ext. 586. Hispanic churches and one The program is now being itual Israel” (today’s church), Portuguese church in the launched in the Pennsylvania Efforts Underway in The Multilingual Ministries God’s commission is the same. Columbus metro area during and Ohio conferences. Virginia, Ohio, and department of the Columbia That is, to fill the Earth with the the next three years. Union Conference, along with knowledge of His love and will, Pennsylvania At their annual lay festival in the Institute of Hispanic reaching all ethnic groups and Members of the Richmond Strasburg, Pa., more than 250 Ministries at the Seventh-day languages and planting the work and enlarge His kingdom. Evangelistic Center in Virginia Adventist Theological Seminary seeds of the Good News. In the What would be the outcome dedicated their new facility to at Andrews University (Mich.), history of the early church, the if, in the next two years, every the Lord last month. Some 500 will offer intensive classes for disciples went to every corner district were committed to people, including the officers of pastors interested in receiving of the world establishing planting another congregation? the Potomac Conference, repre- a Master of Pastoral Ministry. churches. That was Paul’s main What wouldplanted happen if every sentatives from local govern- The classes will be conducted strategy of evangelism. newly church commit- ment, leaders from Maranatha in Spanish at the Columbia Union City Hosts ted to planting another in the Volunteers International (which Union headquarters as follows: Health Seminar following two years, continu- helped build the facility), and August 10-14, Church ing the cycle? The Lord’s return members of area churches Leadership; August 17-21, Recently the Union City (Pa.) would be hastened. attended the Sabbath celebra- Studies in the New Testament Spanish church, hosted a health That’s why the Multilingual tion. Right after the September Exegesis; February 1-5, 2009, seminar for more than 100 Ministries department of the 11 tragedy, their previous facili- Pennsylvania Hispanics enjoyed Hispanic American Culture. The members and visitors. Presenter Columbia Union is joining ty was burned. Now that it’s seminars by guest speaker union will cover tuition; stu- Rubén Ramos, assistant to the with the local conferences to rebuilt, Pastor Liñián Olivera Carlos Martin on church growth dents are asked to cover travel, president for Multilingual establish new multilingual and his congregation are com- and discipleship. Then, led by lodging, and food expenses. Ministries, encouraged them to churches, where there present- mitted to an ambitious outreach conference Hispanic coordinator For more information, email maintain a healthy physical and ly are none. Last year a church program and want to plant four Juan Lopez, they committed [email protected]. spiritual lifestyle through prop- of over 70 Hispanic members new congregations in the themselves to bring 375 people er eating, exercise, and Bible School of Theology Secondly, to survive as a was established where there Richmond metro area. to Christ this year. Established study (below). denomination, we must plant was previously not a single new churches to replace those Hispanic Adventist member. Multilingual Churches and Another partnership with the that are dying or at a plateau. This church—Roanoke (Va.) Members in the Columbia Union seminary is the development of The final fruit of a church is not Spanish (left)—has now the School of Theology for just new believers, but another branched out into Lynchburg Congregations Membership Disciples, which will offer church that nourishes and pro- and Martinsville, starting church Hispanic 111 19,072 Spanish-speaking members the- duces new believers. Compare it plantings there too. In 2007 over Brazilian 8 905 oretical and practical instruction to an apple tree. The final fruit is 100 new believers were bap- Korean 11 1,536 on a variety of topics. The goal not just apples; it is the ability tized. “The key to our success Haitian 15 2,656 is for every believer to develop to—through the fruit’s seed— has been hard work and a desire Ghanaian 7 649 his or her spiritual talents to Department produce other trees that will to see Christ’s soon return,” says accomplish the work that the Prioritizes Church produce apples. The cycle con- Pastor Omar Fismed. Indonesian 2 282 Lord has commissioned. Planting tinues, and, like an apple tree, a Multilingual Ministries is now Filipino 2 307 Certificates are currently avail- church might eventually die, but partnering with the Pennsylvania Hungarian 2 106 able in small group leadership, Why is church planting such only after it has already pro- Conference to plant churches in Chinese 1 128 Bible instruction, evangelism, an important part of ministry? duced other churches. Philadelphia and Harrisburg/ Ethiopian 1 6 First and foremost, it is God’s Chambersburg. Ohio and assistant pastor. The This leads to the third reason Source: Columbia Union Conference, 2008 Potomac Conference pioneered will. From the very beginning of for church planting: It is the most Conference’s Worthington this program and recently held this Earth’s history, God com- effective way to finish God’s church will also participate by

6 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 7 Potluck BETH MICHAELS What You Bring to the Table

What’s New? Spring, Md. “The most important pushup tests, as discovered by In the Spotlight > developments in science, history, researchers in a 2001 study at Dick Thomas Books > technology, and the arts came East Carolina University. Take the Risk from taking risks.” Having a strong upper body Ben Carson, MD Review Carson’s Best/Worst isn’t just about looking good, E ver heard of a magabook? Analysis method for sizing up however. Strength exercises like These “message books” help The world-renowned pediatric and accepting appropriate risks the pushup can prevent the loss illuminate Christ’s message of neurosurgeon talks about a topic and how to analyze life situa- of muscle mass that occurs with hope with the community and he knows all too well: risk. In a tions and the many personal aging so you can continue to per- produce money for Adventist culture that promotes experiences he candidly shares. form everyday tasks, like lifting education. It all started in 1987 insuring against risk for We dare you to pick up a copy at or carrying. Pushups can also when North Pacific Union everything from driving your local Adventist Book Center provide the strength needed to Conference administrators were a car to taking a vaca- (ABC) or any major bookstore. reach out and break a fall (and looking for a way to support the tion, Dr. Carson Potomac’s Sligo church in get back up again). growing financial needs of suggests that taking The Wonder of Takoma Park, Md. He also wrote So how many pushups Adventist schools and students. daily risks is what actu- The Wonder Jesus: He Still the companion book, did you do? Check out “It was suggested that we follow it and using it. For two weeks ally ensures success. of Jesus: He Still Touches Hearts, Touches Hearts www.exrx.net/Calculators/ the counsel of Ellen White and last summer, he and a group of “Anyone who refuses Roy Adams available at your ABC. “When PushUps.html to calculate your have students and teachers sell student LEs visited every home to test his limits, any- Adult Bible given a choice as to which sub- score, then set a realistic goal for books door to door,” says K. in his district where they one unwilling to move This quarter’s Study Guide ject I’d like to tackle, I immedi- yourself to increase that number. Dick Thomas, a veteran literature “placed” 2,000 magabooks for out of her comfort ately chose to write about my evangelist (LE) and publishing $20,000 in donations. “We also author is best Friend,” he says. “I tried to director, and current pastor of received over 100 requests for “No risk, pay the cost. Roy Adams, write about Jesus from a per- Only an Chesapeake’s Catoctin View Bible studies in person or via cor- Know risk, reap the rewards.” associate spective that’s deeply personal. Adventist … church in Thurmont, Md., and respondence,” Thomas reports. From , by Ben Carson, MD editor … Socrates taught for 40 years, Middletown Valley (Md.)He church. The effort also yielded testi- — Take the Risk Adventistof the can make a Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, TaughtThe Lovefirst magabook, monies. One family that pur- Review/ Jesus for not even four. Yet the connection , was created from chased three magabooks, con- zone, is destined to live life inside Christ’s Adventist impact of His short ministry 12 chapters of White’s fessed to an LE that they were the envelope,” explains this long- between the Object Lessons World infinitely exceeds that of the and printed by the Adventist members who hadn’t time member of Chesapeake’s and a combined 130 years of those numbers 3, 7, Review and Herald Publishing been to church in 15 years. Spencerville church in Silver member of three Greek giants. His life and 666, 1,260, 1844, Association. Thomas says the They’re now engaged in Bible ministry merit our repeated and 144,000. venture was successful and hun- studies. Another Adventist fami- Keeping Score thoughtful contemplation.” dreds of thousands of beautifully ly, who also hadn’t been to designed magabooks were dis- church in years, is now attending WholeHealth tributed for donations of $15-$20. the Middletown Valley church. Adventist Health Study-2 Update If floor-based pushups are too This prompted church leaders to To get your students difficult, start by leaning against create a series that included chil- involved, call Dale Thomas Conference Surveys Returned Percent of Goal How Many Pushups Can You Do? a wall or countertop and pushing dren’s books, a health book, a at the Review and Herald Allegheny East 2,778 67% yourself away. A few simple cookbook,Desir ande messageof Ages, The books Great Publishing Association at Allegheny West 997 54% If challenged to drop to the pushups every day can make a Controversyfrom the Steps to Christ. (301) 393-4120. Chesapeake 1,425 71% floor right now and do 20 big differenceLilly Tryon,in your MSN, lifelong RN, , and Twenty years later, the pro- Mountain View 346 73% pushups, could you do it? Adventisthealth.— WholeHealth Truth be told, most of us gram is in no way losing steam. New Jersey 364 35% Wellness Center haven’t done a pushup in years. “The publishing house reports Ohio 1,509 77% A hectic lifestyle makes it diffi- that more message books are Pennsylvania 1,404 82% cult to fit in a 30-minute walk, being placed in the community Potomac 1,704 40% much less strength-training now then at any time in the Columbia Union Total 10,527 60% exercises. Our ability to do history of our church,” Thomas Source: http://www.llu.edu/llu/health/progress/index.html pushups is compromised further gladly notes. And he should by the steady rise in obesity know. Not only did he help start rates. Even our kids are failing the program, he’s still promoting

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Celeste Ryan Blyden odjadji, South Africa – On the dreams of two women, a pastor, a onetime union hot, sunny Sabbath that the Ga- president, and countless others who worked for 4 Kgapane Seventh-day Adventist over 50 years to bring the gospel to the Modjadji Church (1) was dedicated to the people of South Africa. Their stories are a testament MLord, there was rejoicing in heaven to the goodness of God: and on Earth because a dream had come true. “It was 1954 when my father married my The new windows, the new doors, the new light mother and brought her here,” says David fixtures, the cement floors, the freshly Mohosana, now of Johannesburg. “His painted pale green walls, the new bap- The love of mother, Monica, told my mother, 2 tistry, the chairs laced with ribbon, and Rebecca, that she must put away her even the new handcrafted wooden Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and God that is pulpit—still sticky with drying varnish— become part of her new family’s echoed the people’s praises to God (2). African Methodist Episcopal Church.” They sang, they prayed, they danced, being shown Knowing the importance of tradition 5 they clapped, they cheered, they even in her culture and wanting to keep the 3 rang their tongues, “ululating” in the to this church peace, Rebecca agreed on two condi- traditional tribal way and adding to the tions. “She asked for time to adjust to cacophony of praise. “La, la, la, la, la, la, is quite mar- this request and that her mother-in-law la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,” they study the Bible with her every after- shouted, “La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, velous and I noon,” says David (5), who brought his la, la, la, la, la, la. … ” every father, Richard, to celebrate the opening They officially opened entrance lack ways to of the new church, partly the fruits of to the church—the gate, the front door, his mother’s (now deceased) labor. the side door, the windows, the pulpit, So every afternoon the two women and the baptistry—with prayer, speeches, express it. studied the Bible together until one day, and the cutting of ribbons. Though the Monica, the mother-in-law, made the church had only 25 official members, it decision Rebecca had prayed for: “We 6 overflowed with visitors and pastors from other will not continue going to that church because we churches, conference and union officials, the city have found the truth of the Sabbath,” she said. mayor, a renowned tribal chief, and even a delega- Because there was no Adventist church nearby, they tion from the Rain Queen’s council (3). worshipped at home. “I know that many hours, many dreams, many Then Rebecca started going door to door asking resources, many prayers, and many board meet- parents to send their children to her home for ings have gone into this church, and you may be evening prayer. “The parents agreed and if they proud of this place,” said Francois Louw (4, right), didn’t come, she’d go after them,” David recalls. president of the Southern Africa Union. “This is an The ministry grew into a home church, attracting historic moment in the history of the Seventh-day parents and grandparents who also accepted the Adventist Church, as we have planted a lighthouse Sabbath truth. In time they rented a school where, in this city to the honor and glory of God.” led by pastors like Eric Masungwini (6), they wor- ON TWO CONDITIONS shipped for many years, all the while dreaming of Missions having a real church home. One of the children Indeed, the Ga-Kgapane church, situated on a taught by Rebecca and Monica was Stephen hillside in the Modjadji region, is a monument to the Maringa, elder of the Ga-Kgapane church. He well Abroad 2008

10 | VISITOR remembers the experience that grounded him in his called to seek and save those who are lost,” he said. faith and agrees that the new building is a dream Weigley also wants to seek and save the lost. For come true. “The love of God that is being shown to nine nights, with a PowerPoint presentation and a this church is quite marvelous and I lack ways to translator—Bernard Molopa, conference steward- express it,” he said admiring the oblong facade. ship director—he shared messages of hope that “This challenges me to fill it with people.” spilled out the doors and windows of the new But long before this day was possible, while they church and into the community. From the youngest 7 were yet praying for a church home, God heard and to the oldest, the people came—by bus, by car, by started to answer their prayers through someone foot—to hear a word from the Lord. they didn’t even know. Ten years ago, at Though he On Sabbath they could not wait to 9 the cafeteria of the Adventist World be baptized. Late in the afternoon, Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., could not join when the dedications, the ribbon-cut- Neville Harcombe, president of the the shouts, tings, the lunch cooked in large kettles Chesapeake Conference at the time, saw singing, or over outdoor fires, and the speeches the president of the Southern Africa were all finished, they were baptized— Union at the time, who told him about ululating that 67 in all. the need for church buildings in accompanied “I heard the message by Pastor Dave Harcombe’s native South Africa. With his rebirth, that taught me about the Sabbath and the support of enthusiastic Chesapeake baptism,” said 18-year-old Johannes members, they built two churches and the hearing- Sathekge (11) who loves music and 8 started work on the Ga-Kgapane site. impaired wants to be a social worker. “He “We also bought the drum sets the visitor beamed brought powerful words here.” 11 10 Pathfinders are using (7),” he noted, After Sathekge and dozens of others watching them perform drills. with joy upon had been baptized, another young man As the celebration progressed, receiving new rose from his seat and repeatedly Harcombe, now executive secretary of life in Christ. motioned to himself and then the bap- the Columbia Union Conference, told tistry. Though the church and the adjoin- the worshippers why this day was so ing tent were packed with onlookers, special to him and his brother Doug (8), also in and dozens more watched through the open win- attendance. “When I was a little boy, my father was dows, he managed to get a seat in the sanctuary on president of the Adventist Church in this region,” the second row. When the elder, Stephen Maringa, he announced to the crowd’s surprise and delight. realized what this hearing-impaired visitor was say- “Now that we’ve helped complete this church, we ing, he escorted him to the baptistry. Though he wanted to help fill it.” could not join the shouts, singing, or ululating that “I HEARD THE MESSAGE” accompanied his rebirth, he beamed with joy upon receiving new life in Christ (12). He later explained When Dave Weigley (9), Columbia Union presi- that he’d had a dream where he saw a messenger dent, heard about the local church leadership’s who showed colorful pictures. When he came to the desire to hold a meeting here, he volunteered. meetings, he realized this was the scene from his In preparation, two men (10) partnered to pave dream and returned every night. On the Web: In addition to this eight-page report, visit the way, knocking on doors in the area and lead- “My heart has been blessed by being in Africa www.columbiaunion.org to enjoy videos, podcast interviews, and ing interests through Discover Bible School les- with you,” Weigley told the crowd. “This building 12 photo blogs featuring Missions Abroad 2008. sons. Freddy Hlungwani, a retired highway work- is on a hill so it can shine throughout the commu- er, has been doing evangelism for 50 years. His nity. But after the presidents, the guests, and all of white hair and beard cannot mask the warm, spir- us have left, the light will continue to shine through itual glow that exudes from his chocolate brown you—the members.” skin. “Now that I’m retired, I go wherever the con- And for Monica (now aged 100), the members, Missions ference needs me,” he said. His partner and pro- the pastors, the conference and union leaders, the tégé, Lethabo Rapitsi, a senior theology major at visitors and special guests, the newly baptized Abroad 2008 the Adventist-owned Helderberg College, dis- believers, and the heavenly host in attendance, plays equal passion for ministry. “I know I’m that’s a dream come true.

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warsloop, South Africa – “What “The name Nhlengelo (pronounced N-shen-gel-o) left children with grannys,” says her husband. “I think where it says in the Bible that elders do you need to further your min- means we’re working together against a common “This struck a chord with me because I grew up as will have dreams is coming true, because Pastor istry here?” asked Columbia Union enemy—malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, and poverty,” says an orphan. My father died when I was 15, and I had Mawela’s dream was to provide transport and Conference president Dave Weigley Martha. “We have a lot of poverty around us as 92 to abandon school and go looking for employment care for the sick and elderly,” says Constance Dupon arriving in Dwarsloop to visit percent of our people are unemployed.” to sustain my mother and younger brother. So, Mkhari, a local church member and treasurer of Paul and Martha Mawela. Now they and their people—from the Shangaan when I saw these children suffering, I knew some- the new center. “We need a van to transport our caregivers who tribe of the Mpulanga Province—are fighting back thing must be done.” “We are very thankful for the Adventist Church walk long distances, the orphan children we feed, the with food, education, care, love, and unity. They started sharing meals with one family, and the government for helping us,” added Pastor sick, and the elderly who need to go to the hospital,” Every day, through the Nhlengelo Community then two. “Soon our budget couldn’t carry all the Mashaba. “This project is prospering because you came the answer from the man known as “Mawela.” Home Based Care, they feed 769 orphan children people we were feeding,” he says. A meeting with are giving so much.” “These are the keys to your new van,” said from 12 villages who otherwise would starve. Every government officials encouraged them to find a Both programs are growing, “but so are the Weigley, handing Mawela the keys and motioning day, their 42 caregivers visit the homes of sick people way to help the growing number of orphans and needs,” said Neville Harcombe, Columbia Union to the brand-new, 14-passenger, white Toyota van (360 a month) to bathe them, dress their wounds, sick people in the region. Then their neighbor executive secretary, who developed a relationship with rainbow stripes (1). and make sure they’re taking medicine. And every took Mawela to meet Ezekiel Mashaba, pastor of with the Mawelas when he was president of the Gasps accompanied by looks of disbelief moved day, at their new facility, the Khomelela Community the local Apostolic Faith Mission. “He introduced Chesapeake Conference. through the small group of workers who gathered Center, they work to help the sick who are often my husband to other pastors in the area who Mawela agreed. “We need medical equipment so to greet Weigley and his team from the Columbia rejected and the elderly who are often neglected. agreed to start an interdenominational program,” we can weigh them, take their blood pressure, meas- Union. Soon disbelief turned to shouts of joy, joy to It all started shortly before his 2004 retirement says Martha, who serves as project manager of ure glucose, and,” he hesitated, “you’ve done so tears of gladness, and tears to singing as the when Mawela—a pastor, administrator, evangel- the Nhlengelo center, which opened in 2001. much already that I’m afraid to ask for more.” Mawelas and their staff piled into the vehicle and ist, and president of three conferences—and his Purchased with a corporate donation, this “Make a list,” said Weigley encouraging him. headed down the bumpy dirt road outside the wife, a teacher and literature evangelist, settled in three-building complex houses a kitchen, an “We’ll see if we can’t get you some of these things.” newest of their two community centers (2). this region and noticed an alarming trend. office, and a lapa (a small pavilion) where children Mawela’s greater burden then became evident; They returned a few minutes later, still singing “Children weremany starving in the neighborhood, aged 5-17 gather after school each day to eat, do he’s learned so much from this experience that he praises to God in the Shangaan (aka Tsongan) lan- and there were deaths,” recalls Martha. homework, and get the attention of caring adults. wants others to catch the vision. “In 44 years in guage of their people. “It tells those who are look- “Every week we’d bury two to three people who They also offer educational classes about the ministry, we didn’t learn what we now ing that they will find, and those who are knocking, 1 HIV/AIDS and other diseases, seek grants for the know,” he confessed. “I’ve discovered that when that the door will be opened,” explained Martha center, and keep careful records so the children will you meet the needs of the people, they’re willing between smiles. qualify for foster care and childcare grants. The gov- to listen. For example, if you ask for the Seventh- “This van is going to be used to advance the ernment provides money for the lunch program, day Adventist church here, the people don’t kingdom of Jesus in this community,” announced which on this day includes soft white porridge, know what you’re talking about. You must say, her husband, still trying to contain his emotion. fried chicken, bean soup, cooked cabbage, and juice. ‘We want to go to the caring church,’ and then Those who know the Mawelas’ burden under- THE CARING CHURCH they’ll point you [in our direction],” he said. stand their emotion and near speechless joy (3). “Why is my church not doing more of this kind of RETIRED TO MINISTRY A few miles from the orphan program, at their service? If we want the kingdom of God to come, church, which houses the new adult center, maybe we should do something about it.” Some 44 years after they entered the gospel min- Mawela and his staff are still trying to comprehend Indeed, with two community centers, 45 baptisms, istry, this South African couple found their calling. their surprise visit and the much-needed gift. and a growing church, they’re well on their way.

14 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 15 When I asked Rirhandzu for her parents, her few dozen items into my suitcase, they would I BROUGHT eyes dropped to the table. “They passed down have to share. But when we left to go to away,” she said. They died in 2003 when she was Rirhandzu’s home, I grabbed the backpacks and BUBBLES 9 and Themba was 8; but she said she didn’t know one grape-scented bottle of bubbles. why. It could have been malaria, the most com- “It is lotion?” she smiled excitedly. “I want mon cause of death in this region, or tuberculosis. lotion.” But most likely, it was AIDS, which is ravaging I flashed back to my life—some 14 hours away Celeste Ryan Blyden the continent and causing a strange, but all-too- by plane. It was filled with lotion—at my desk, in common phenomenon—child-headed households. my car, in my purse, and even in my gym bag. On my trip to South Africa I met a lot of wonderful Martha Mawela, from Nhlengelo, told me that Lotion was everywhere in my life because the last people. But one in particular stayed in my heart. Here’s 90 of the 769 orphaned children they help come thing I want to be is “ashy.” But here I was in a blog entry about my experience with her: from child-headed households. She and her staff Dwarsloop, South Africa, in the cool, dark kitchen of 42 visit these homes to look after the children of a cinderblock house, a half-mile down a dirt er name was Rirhandzu, and today and feed them when they come to the center. path with a 14-year-old girl who lost both her par- when we visited the Mawelas’ I gave her a bag of things for the children: col- ents to AIDS, who goes to school without break- program, this tall, skinny teenager— ored pencils, coloring books, cartoon-character fast and goes to bed hungry, washes her clothes dressed from head to toe in a match- erasers, small bottles of scented bubbles, a and her body in the river, has no bathroom and no Hing blue sweater, skirt, and socks— pullover, and two black backpacks. Since there running water, and has holes in her socks. came for lunch and agreed to show us her home. were hundreds of kids, and I could only squeeze a And I brought bubbles. Rirhandzu lives down a long dirt path (1) within walking distance of Nhlengelo Home Based Care, and it has become a raven in the desert of her life. Without them,” she says, “I would not live.” 2 It’s hard to believe that this region, less than a day’s journey from the sprawling city of Johannesburg, is rife with people suffering and dying from malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, dia- Want to Help? betes, and hunger. Send your tax-deductible It’s also hard to believe that there’s a little girl donation to Columbia who washes herself and her clothes in the river down the bushy embankment from her house two or three plastic plates, a pastel-colored plastic Union Conference, (2). There appeared to be electricity, but there cup, and a cutting knife. There was another knife 5427 Twin Knolls Road, was no running water, bathroom, air condition- on the small white table where we sat to talk. Columbia, MD 21045, ing, television, or lamps. To cook anything she Surrounded by four white plastic chairs, it was for “Missions Abroad 3 has to gather wood and build a fire in the adja- dusty, and when I leaned on it, I realized it was 2008—South Africa.” cent dirt-floor kitchen (3). broken and the legs were wobbling. But cooking is the least of her problems—because Themba, whose name means “believer” she has no food. In her house there are no cabinets (seems everyone in South Africa can tell you or pantries with crackers, soup, bottled water, or what their name means), didn’t smile often, but other staples. Five or six bowls, pots, pans, and a brightened when asked if he has a favorite soc- huge kettle sat unused on the cement floor as mon- cer team. “The Pirates,” he answered through uments to days gone by when her three-room cin- giggles. He has their posters on the back of the 1 derblock house was filled with parents, structure, door to the bedroom he shares with his sister. love, and laughter—the meaning of her name. Their room featured a queen-sized bed; a large On the other side of the room, her equally tall bay window draped with a sheet; a steel clothing 13-year-old brother, Themba, barely filling his rod with four or five wire hangers, which held torn, sky blue dress shirt and gray pants, leaned the extent of their collective wardrobe; and a against a small white refrigerator turned on its wooden shelf holding a few toiletries (4). The Missions side. “That’s where we store our dishes,” only other room in the house belonged to their Rirhandzu told me. I looked inside and spotted 17-year-old brother, who was not home. Abroad 2008 4 16 | VISITOR More Than Just a Paycheck he was a small boy—because of Adventist books. Recognizing the Fifteen years ago, a tall man walked into the “The ministry of the written word touched my life Potomac ABC. He introduced himself to the book personally,” he says. “When I share our books of Ministry department buyer, Paul Glenn, and said his name with others, I do it with confidence. I know they Susan was Johnny Johnson. change lives; I’ve seen it happen.” Phelps “I’ve checked out your store,” he said, “and I’d Or take Jay Cole, manager of the Harvey like to place my book here.” Glenn soon learned Pennsylvania ABC. “I think my spiritual gift is that Johnson was the assistant secretary of the helping people,” he United StatesBeyond Navy. Defeat He had written an autobiog- says. God knew this ABCs raphy titled . Glenn took the book before Cole did. Browse After 100+ home, read it, and found it to be an inspiring life Clyde Kinder, then story. Soon the Potomac ABC was selling it and manager of the the Store years, Adventist hosting book signings for its author. Potomac ABC, hired Bibles ill you pray with me?” The soft-spoken was a vital part of Glenn invited Johnson to share his story with him—barely out of woman had been waiting a long time the establishment Book Centers the store’s staff at worship, and soon after that, Columbia Union Books W of each conference. for the opportunity to speak to Ben with his Triadelphia church Sabbath School class College. An Carson, MD, who was signing books in an The Virginia Tract still provide a in Clarksville, Md. A friendship developed and, in accounting major, Veggie Meats Adventist Book Center (ABC). When it was her Society—the time, Johnson and his wife, Juanita, joined the Cole was working Music turn to meet him, she made her hesitant request. forerunner of the vital service to Adventist Church. His book was reprinted, this in Washington, Potomac ABC— Electronic Media And even though there were at least 300 people in the Adventist time by Pacific Press Publishing Association D.C., and saw his line behind her, Dr. Carson put down his pen, was established in (Idaho). Today Johnson runs a training program career heading in Games & Puzzles bowed his head, and quietly said a prayer. Richmond in 1894, Church. for unemployed fathers in Washington, D.C. As the direction of gov- Incidents like this happen frequently in and had evolved for Paul Glenn’s role in the story, Johnson says, ernment service. Magazines into a bookstore by Adventist Book Centers. Unlike other retail stores, showed“Paul didn’t tell me what Adventists are like; he But Kinder (and Pictures & Maps they are unique places of ministry, places where 1904. The Pennsylvania Tract Society was also me what Adventists are like.” God) had other the Holy Spirit works. actively distributing witnessing materials to Adventist Book Centers have many employees plans. Now Cole’s Ministry Resources The ministry of Adventist Book Centers is members in 1904—this at a time when the con- like Paul Glenn. They consider their work much vision for the Sabbath School nearly as old as the Seventh-day Adventist ference had only 800 members. ABCs are the more than a job. And they get much more from it Pennsylvania ABC Church itself. Most Adventists know something direct descendants of those early ministries. And than a paycheck. Many have stories of their own. is to help church Materials about the beginnings of our publishing work, more than a century later, they still provide a Take Herb Shiroma, manager of the New Jersey members and non- but few are aware that organizing a “tract society” vital ministry for the Adventist Church. ABC. His family converted from Buddhism when members find the Sharing Tracts

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18 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 19 BCs Columbia Union ABCs How can you help A ill their mission? needs are,’” he adds. “No matter your budget, we fulf have something you can afford.” Ohio Adventist Book Center mbers to the • Introduce new me Among its many activities, the Allegheny East 3 Fairgrounds Road s. ABC and its service ABC, managed by Joan Cummings, supports the Mount Vernon, OH 43050 website to (740) 397-4675 or (800) 643-5714 • Link your church conference’s annual fitness camp in a big way. It enter.com. [email protected] www.adventistbookc supplies the campers—most of whom are not u —tell them what yo Adventists and are striving to adopt healthier • Provide feedback New Jersey Adventist Book Center ed. lifestyles—with health-oriented reading materials, and your church ne ave special vegetarian cookbooks, and meat alternatives to set 2160 Brunswick Avenue m know when you h • Let the them on the path to a new lifestyle. Trenton, NJ 08648 in your church. events Potomac ABC has a long-standing reputation (609) 392-8010 or (800) 765-6955 r prayers. • Keep them in you for being on the cutting edge. Back in the 1960s, [email protected] the conference made a decision that has guided its store’s path ever since—to become a full-service, Pennsylvania Adventist Book Center community-focused Christian bookstore devoted 2359 Mountain Road to promoting better living through food, literature, Hamburg, PA 19526 and music. Clyde Kinder, and Lois Butler before (610) 562-5156 or (800) 832-2665 right materials for their spiritual growth and him, led the way, choosing the product line, [email protected] witnessing needs. extending store hours, and running the store so The Ohio Adventist Book Center Cole is especially excited about his store’s new that it would be a light in the community while Potomac Book and Health Food Store bookmobile. Bookmobiles are a unique part of the still supporting the needs of church members. 12004 Cherry Hill Road ministry of many ABCs. Pennsylvania’s bookmo- “I looked up from my desk one day,” Kinder Silver Spring, MD 20904 bile, for instance, makes more than 50 stops dur- remembers, “and saw a Muslim, a Catholic priest, (301) 572-0700 or (800) 325-8492 ing the 12 weeks of its annual spring run, taking and a rabbi all shopping in the store at the same Current manager Maurine Wahlen and her staff [email protected] vegetarian foods, books, and other materials to time. I knew then that we were meeting our mis- continue that tradition, drawing large crowds for shoppers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and sion.” During his long tenure, the store sponsored book signings and performances by Christian Highland View Academy Book Center Allegheny East churches. frequent special events, children’s story time, and musicians. In addition, they reach out to the com- 10100 Academy Drive A sense of urgency about sharing the gospel is book signings, hosting a wide range of authors munity using radio, print advertising, and the Hagerstown, MD 21740 what drives Aggie de Castro, the Adventist Book and artists such as Rosa Parks, Sandi Patti, Tipper Internet. “Our vision,” she says, “is not just to sell (301) 739-8480 x231 or (877) 482-7467 Center manager in Ohio. The store in Mt. Vernon Gore, and the provost of the National Cathedral. books, food, or anything else, but to engage in [email protected] has just been remodeled. Because it’s located adja- ministry.” Wahlen, a certified public accountant, cent to the Knox County Fairgrounds, they often knows whereof she speaks. The daughter of mis- Allegheny East Adventist Book Center participate in community events that are held sionaries and a former missionary herself, she Pine Forge Road there. “We want to place soul-winning literature in gave her first Bible studies as a high school stu- Pine Forge, PA 19548 people’s hands,” says de Castro. “We say to our dent in Singapore, after going door to door to (610) 326-4610, Ext. 216 members, ‘Let us know what your witnessing invite people to attend. [email protected] Together in Ministry “Paul didn’t tell me Though spread across the mid-Atlantic, the what Adventists are like; Columbia Union ABCs work together in ministry. he showed me what In addition to serving their walk-in customers, pro- was in its infancy, Adventist Book Centers still Adventists are like,” says viding bookmobile service, and supporting confer- form a vital part of the church’s mission. Johnny Johnson (right) about ence events such as camp meetings, they handle Retired after many years in the publishing ministry, countless mail, phone, and Internet orders through Susan Phelps Harvey and her husband, Rhea, now divide the man who befriended him www.adventistbookcenter.com, which is shared by at an Adventist Book Center. their time between Hagerstown, Md., and Seattle, Wash., the 50 or so ABCs in North America. It’s evident and are members of the Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md. that just as in the days when our denomination

20 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 21 Adventists and Veggie Meat—The Beginning (caffeine and tobacco), and others on health ben- efits (like those seen in Adventist hospitals that Adventists began our lengthy, tasty, and prof- served vegetarian menus). itable relationship with the meat-replacement food Due to the uncertainty about the ease of cook- product industry about a century ago. In an era ing on such a strict diet, the way was paved for where bacon-n-eggsdu jour were industries specializing in food production to Haystacks, FriChik,andStripples the breakfast , a serve the growing number of people adhering to few individuals thought the Adventist diet. differently. One of them was John Harvey How Adventists’Rejection of Bacon-n-Eggs Launched–and Still Feeds–a Billion DollarIndustry Kellogg, MD (right), the AVege-Dog is Born arguable founder of “veg- gie meat.” Kellogg was Though they’ve fluctuated greatly during the physician-in-chief of the last century, Adventist-owned brands have a Battle Creek Sanitarium wide following among consumers. Some older- (Mich.), Adventist-affiliat- generation Adventists may recall NESPAK foods ed during the first portion of his leadership. out of the New England Sanitarium; meat Kellogg purported a healthy lifestyle and prac- analogs named Nuttose and Protose out of the ticed what he preached, living to age 91. In 1896 Washington Sanitarium (now Washington he developed Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md.); America’s first Hillcrest Health Products; and Millstone Foods. meat analog Another Adventist-owned brand—Cedar Lake product. Foods—which grew out of Cedar Lake Academy in Despite a Michigan, was sold to Adventist-owned Country rift occurring Life Natural Foods in the early between Kellogg 1980s. Cedar Lake offers meat and the Seventh- replacement products such as day Adventist Quik-Burger, Vegi-Franks, and Mary Barber, a well-known Church in 1907, Breakfast Sausage. They also dietician, worked in the Kellogg’s his influence on make numerous frozen prod- Research Kitchen in 1935. other entrepre- ucts, such as Tofu Franks neurial Adventist and Vege-Dogs. food producers The most widely known remained. Some other major Adventist contribu- Adventist-owned food produc- Jaclyn Wile tors to the “veggie meat revolution” include er, however, is Worthington Harry Miller, MD (who invented the beloved Veja Foods, Inc., which has owned the Loma Linda brand eventh-day Adventists have our own vernacular where food is concerned. Haystacks, FriChik, Links and is known by some Adventists as “the of health food since 1990. Worthington Foods also and Stripples mean nothing to the average person, but to an Adventist those words mean lunch. China doctor”), and George T. Harding III, MD, owns Morningstar Farms, which has far greater distri- Case in point. Every year during Potomac Conference Camp Meeting, my mother would who in 1939 founded Special Foods, which later bution than any of its other brands. During the 1990s, drag me to the improvised Adventist Book Center (ABC) on the campus of Shenandoah became Worthington Foods, Inc. Morningstar Valley Academy (SVA) in New Market, Va., to stock up on products that she’d otherwise The Adventist Church, during Kellogg, Miller, Farms won several have to drive hours to get in Maryland. and Harding’s time, prescribed largely a strict prestigious S“Do we really need all this?” I’d ask, looking skeptically at the rolls and rolls of frozen dietary plan, nearly unheard of at the time. This contracts with Smoked Turkey, Wham, and Chic-ketts. I was always more interested in their sweet sesame plan—emphasized by Kellogg at the Battle Creek major fast food sticks or the raspberry licorice with the panda illustration on the front. Sanitarium and by Adventist co-founder Ellen G. companies (i.e., “How am I supposed to cook without this?” she’d reply rhetorically, putting an end to my White in multiple works—prohibited consump- Burger King and questions. How indeed? Breakfast without Stripples and Sabbath dinner without FriChik was tion of pork, ham, shellfish, caffeine, and tobacco Subway). In 1999 almost unimaginable. and suggested limited consumption of meat, it was sold to the spices, cheese, eggs, and milk. Some of these Employees at the Worthington Kellogg Company, guidelines were based on biblical interpretation Food Factory in 1960. John Harvey (pork and shellfish), some on health beliefs Kellogg’s legacy.

MAY 2008 | 23 “At the time of the sale, Morningstar Farms Potomac Book & Health Food Store in Silver Spring, was the fastest growing brand in the frozen sec- Md., features an entire section devoted to health tion of U.S. supermarkets and had a 47 percent food with over 200 meat-replacement products. market share in the meat substitute category,” “Some of our best-selling products are Loma says Dale Twomley, PhD, former president and Linda’s Big Franks and Worthington’s FriChik,” CEO of Worthington Foods and current principal said Diane Douglas, one of the store’s food depart- of SVA. He led Worthington for 17 years and ment directors. “There’s a wide range of people was instrumental in the negotiation and sale, buying meat replacement products. Younger peo- which he says was initiated by Kellogg. ple in their 20s to older individuals near retire- ment age—everyone.” Many Adventists purchase it by the case and Are We Still Eating Veggie Meat? stock up during camp meeting and holiday sales. And large Adventist institutions—from academies The Adventist Health Study-2, currently being to the Adventist World Headquarters—buy in bulk. analyzed, suggests that nearly 32 percent of the Though many Adventist hospitals have stopped 96,700 members surveyed are still practicing lacto- serving vegetarian-only fare, all North American ovo vegetarians (meaning they abstain from meat, Adventist colleges still feature wholly vegetarian but ingest dairy). This number is higher than the menus. “I prefer being vegetarian because I can’t last Adventist Health Study (1976-1988) in which get past the thought of eating the flesh of a once- only 29 percent of those surveyed were vegetari- living being. I am also uneasy with the high proba- an. In addition, unconfirmed percentages suggest bility of obtaining health problems from the con- 60 percent of Adventists follow a strict or casual sumption of real meat,” said Michael Martell, a vegetarian diet, in which some include the con- senior public relations major at Columbia Union sumption of fish and white meat. College (CUC) in Takoma Park, Md. This new outlook has Some vegetarians say they worry about con- resulted in the discontinua- suming too many processed foods and about the tion of many Adventist kitchen sta- concentrations of sodium in meat analogs. But for The Future of Meat Analogs ples. According to the Potomac Book & Health many—my mother included—they provide an Food Store, items such as Morningstar Farms Tuno indispensable centerpiece for meals, especially at While health, convenience, tradition, and a rich and Worthington’s Numete and Sloppy Joe have Thanksgiving and Christmas. history of Adventist-affiliated food production Census estimated been discontinued. The total list on display at the There’s also tradition, which is inherently keeps many Adventists using meat replacement there to be a total store recently is quite lengthy. “We don’t know Adventist. Worthington describes its customer as products, the market is rapidly transcending our of 5.7 million why [these products] were discontinued. Some of “frequently second- and third-generation con- culture. The corporate ownership of once-small food American vegetari- them were kind of the favorites,” said Potomac sumers” who are loyal to Worthington and Loma production businesses signals healthy business ans; compare that to a employee Gabriel Merrill. “[Loma Linda’s] Linda brands. “Longtime vegetarians still have margins and more options for an ever-growing 1943 Gallup Poll in which only 2.5 Nuteena and Sandwich Spread [come to mind].” fond memories of Worthington, because there was percentage of vegetarians in North America. million Americans were vegetarian. With these discontinuations comes the promise a time—perhaps 10 or 15 years ago—that it was the “Adventist or not, the new trend is to eat All these vegetarian consumers are translating of new and better products, but Merrill pointed only thing available,” said a spokesperson for The healthy, starting from a young age,” notes Stephen into hard profits for the veggie meat industry. Of out that the newest items in the store were manu- Vegetarian Resource Group based in Baltimore. Abrams, a senior public relations major at CUC. Kellogg Company’s $11 billion profit in 2007, $500 factured by Cedar Lake Foods, a much smaller In 1996 Worthington’s most popular items sold “Who would have ever guessed that college-aged million came from the sale of frozen foods. entity than those owned by Kellogg. “In general, to the Seventh-day Adventist market were young people would enjoy shopping at Whole Morningstar Farms is now considered one of the our strategy with our Worthington Foods/ FriChik, Veja-Links, and Chili. A more recent “Top Foods and Trader Joes?” “big three” frozen retail brands under Kellogg and Morningstar Farms range of products is to offer 10 Vegetarian Meat Substitutes” list includes Vegetarianism, taking off among young people claims a huge 67.9 percent dollar share. the great tasting products that consumers desire,” Morningstar’s Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers and especially, is becoming more and more popular as But, with large corporate ownership, there’s said Kellogg’s vice president for Research and Worthington’s Vegetable Skallops. problems with meat consumption become widely always a new marketing focus to be considered. Development, Ron McDermott, PhD—an In addition, it’s easy to access veggie meat. Most known. In 2000, 10 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds “[Morningstar Farms] is not simply about meat Adventist—“and we will continue to introduce supermarkets in metropolitan areas carry some said they “never eat meat.” According to polls substitutes anymore,” said Jim Poppens, Kellogg’s new products that provide great taste, nutrition, Morningstar products in their freezer case. And, of done by The Vegetarian Resource Group, the vice president of Marketing, by phone. “It’s about and convenience for our consumers.” For example, course, the ultimate source to purchase a wide- number of vegetarians in the United States has the positives and presence of vegetables.” McDermott explains that during his eight years at range of veggie meat is Adventist Book Centers. The doubled since 1994. In addition, the 2000 U.S.

24 | VISITOR Kellogg, the company has gone from five growing with the dawn of Vibrant Life, Boca, Morningstar freezer products to more than 40, Yves, and other brands. including their Morningstar Organics line. “In As long as there is a vibrant Adventist con- addition, we created a whole new category of sumer market for old favorites, and a curiosity ‘veggie’ style products—such as our Morningstar about new ones, it doesn’t seem as though the Farms Spicy Black Bean Burgers—that are made Worthington, Cedar Lake, or Loma Linda brands may 2008 from vegetables, not designed to mimic meat, but will go away completely. That’s not to say, howev- are just great-tasting vegetarian products for con- er, that there aren’t a significant number of people sumers,” he noted. He promised that Kellogg who will miss their favorite stand-bys. “I can’t would continue to expand its range of offerings, believe they discontinued [Worthington Food’s] “with new flavors, new forms, and expanded Numete!” exclaimed shopper Brandon Day, a Love in Action vegan options.” member of Chesapeake’s Spencerville church in Frank J. Perez It only takes a cursory glance into arethe freezers Silver Spring,loved Md., and a lifelong Adventist vege- to see that the veggie meat offerings changing. tarian. “I that stuff.” wenty-first century healthcare is complex! How many facets to healthcare delivery must we consider? There’s technology, research, political pressures, regulations, billing, employee care, recruiting, Instead of singular meat substitute items like Jaclyn Wile, a senior public relations major at CUC, T finance, and much more. The list goes on and may be boring to some. However, as a healthcare FriChik, patrons can pick up lasagnas, breakfast loves Worthington Scallops coated with Cajun seasoning professional, I know personally what it means to feel a sense of wonder at how intensely complicated burritos, and other ready-made meals from a vari- and grilled on the stove with a little bit of olive oil. healthcare has become. ety of companies. In addition, competition is FOCUSED ON GOD’S MISSION When I feel the pressures of the healthcare environment, welve years ago when Jeanette Jump became special events coordinator at the Adventist World it’s not with a sense of discouragement or a feeling of being Mission service overwhelmed. Instead, I am thrilled to know that God is working Headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., she introduced a tasty dish that quickly became an employee favorite. T through His church and healthcare organizations to touch is not only a “Cheryl Merrill, a friend in New England, gave her mother’s coveted recipe to me on the promise that I would not people’s lives in a most powerful way. It is His mission. share it,” says Jump, a member of Potomac Conference’s Beltsville church. “You’re going to get me in trouble!” Mission service is not only a location, but a state of mind— location, but a Since the recipe has already made the rounds on email, we think it’s time everyone knew who should an attitude of sincere love put into action. That’s why Kettering get the credit for this delicious creation. So thank you, Cheryl Merrill’s mom! Adventist HealthCare demonstrates a deep and active commit- state of mind— ment to our local communities. We continue to expand our reach into the lives of people in the Miami Valley of Southwest Ohio. an attitude of We see this in our recent collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, Siemens International, and other partners in a fatigue research sincere love put initiative. There’s also the appointment of Thomas Hardy, DO, Apricot Glazed Chic-ketts vice president of Medical Affairs at our Grandview Medical into action. Center, to a government taskforce that serves Medicare patients Ingredients: (see stories, p. 26). 1 roll of Worthington Chic-ketts Mission also drives us to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Our hospitals continue to distinguish them- 2 cups Kellogg’s Cornflake Crumbs selves by winning multiple and consecutive awards for patient outcomes, technological development, and 18 oz jar of apricot preserves or jam overall quality (see story, p. 26). What do these awards mean to you and to our church family? The answer 16 oz bottle of Kraft Thousand Island Dressing lies in every area of our organization. In all departments, we strive to reflect a sense of mission expressed 3 dashes of Goya seasoning (optional) through excellent care that is a physical manifestation of God’s love. 2 beaten eggs or substitute eggs (optional) Our drive for excellence and compassion in mission goes far beyond the borders cooking oil of Ohio and even the United States. In recent months we have been honored to celebrate the dedication of a much-needed hospital in Haryana, India (see next 9 x 12 Pyrex or glass dish page), and the opening of the first private Allied Health Education Center in Ghana, Africa (see story, p. 5). Preheat oven to 350 degrees and heat cooking oil in deep frying pan As you read this edition of Your Healing Ministry, plans are being laid for or wok. Rip thawed Chic-ketts roll into pieces. In a separate bowl, expanded outreach to our local communities, and foreign mission opportunities beat two eggs, pour over meat, and sprinkle on Goya seasoning. Coat are being developed. Please join us in supporting these endeavors with your the meat with cornflake crumbs, brown in about 90 seconds, and drain prayers! God bless you. excess grease on paper towel. Spoon preserves into a baking dish or separate bowl. Pour salad dressing Frank J. Perez is CEO of Kettering Adventist HealthCare, located in Kettering, Ohio. into the preserves and mix. Do not heat to dissolve mixture! Fold deep- fried meat into the mixture until every piece is covered. Bake for 30 minutes.

26 | VISITOR Joyous Celebration Marks Hospital Opening in India Kathryn Stiles

ecently community members flocked to a joyful celebration and dedication that marked the Ropening of the Sukhdev Raj Soin Hospital in Haryana, India. The beautiful, full-service medical cen- ter was the result of a collaboration between Soin Foundation USA and Kettering Adventist HealthCare. It will serve a population desperately in need of health- care in the village of Banchari, located in Hodal, Musicians in celebratory dress add to the joyous atmosphere of the opening ceremony. Haryana, India, in the southern region. Raj Soin and his wife, Indu, created Soin Foundation USA for the purpose of supporting philan- hospital construction and operations while KAHC pro- thropic causes in areas of education, healthcare, and vided professional consultation and medical equip- the arts. In 2000 Wright State University in Dayton, ment. It is the only medical facility in a 10-mile radius Ohio, renamed its business college The Raj Soin and will support a community of 2.3 million people. College of Business to recognize his contributions to Raj Soin is a member of the Kettering Health Network them and the community. The school has been recog- Board of Directors. His son, Vassal Soin, is an executive nized by Business News magazine as one of the best in business, and his other son, Amol Soin, MD, is a business training centers in the United States. Family Mission Project: Business executive Vassal Kettering Medical Center pain medicine specialist. The Soins also dreamed of building a hospital in Soin and Kettering Medical Center pain medicine spe- honor of Raj’s father, the late Sukhdev Raj Soin, in their cialist Amol Soin, MD—grandsons of the late Sukhdev family’s village in India. That noble dream was realized Raj Soin (pictured on banner)—stand with their father, at the opening of the hospital. The Soins funded the Raj Soin, who built the hospital to honor his father.

The dedication ceremony was filled to capacity with grateful members of the community, church leaders, and healthcare professionals.

Left to right: Columbia Union Conference president Dave Weigley joined Raj Soin, hospital administrator B. Jeyakumar, and Kettering Adventist HealthCare CEO Frank Perez, to celebrate the hospital opening.

This much-needed, modern, medical facility will Members of the community performed music and cul- serve a community of 2.3 million people. tural dances to express their respect and appreciation for the Soins’ generous gift. ALLEGHENY EAST CAMP MEETING MAY 2008

Grandview Vice President to Serve on (KAMC). This collaboration includes Siemens Governor’s Committee Medical Solutions USA and the University of Dayton Thomas Hardy, DO, vice president of Medical Research Institute. These four institutions are part- Affairs at Kettering nering on a human effectiveness study aimed at pre- Adventist HealthCare’s dicting negative effects from sleep deprivation. They Grandview Medical Center, will also work to advance imaging techniques for has been appointed by Gov. creating individualized diagnostic and treatment Ted Strickland to serve on options for people in poor health. the Ohio Department of Job “This is extremely exciting news for the future of and Family Services’ healthcare and business in (ODJFS) Medical Care Dayton,” says Gary Advisory Committee. This Lustgarten (left), vice presi- group is responsible for developing and refining dent for corporate develop- Ohio’s Medicaid program. ment at KAHC’s Kettering Dr. Hardy, selected from 80 applicants to serve Health Network. “It also goes Welcome a three-year term, is actively engaged in caring for directly back to our mission Spiritual Revival: God’s Medicaid patients at the Victor J. Cassano Health to improve the quality of life Center and brings that unique perspective to the for the people in the commu- t is always with joy that I wel- Answer to Our Dilemma committee. The committee advises ODJFS regard- nities we serve, but these advancements could be Icome you to the best camp ing policy development, program administration, significant well beyond our nine-county area.” meeting this side of heaven. My and financing decisions for Ohio’s Medicaid pro- Air Force Col. Patricia A. Reilly indicated the joys would be eternal if our Pine Forge Academy I June 26-July 6 gram and other publicly funded healthcare research would also have implications that go well heavenly Father were welcom- programs administered by ODJFS. beyond military uses. “This counter-fatigue study ing us to the great camp meet- can be a breakthrough for a wide range of the popu- ing He has prepared for us. Yes, Speakers New Facility Provides Services lations, from our Father has prepared a great in the Suburbs truck drivers camp meeting and is waiting for Divine Worship I June 28 I Charles took him to other Asian countries, Nationwide healthcare trends show growth in the to commercial us to ready ourselves to attend. D. Brooks is speaker/director emeri- including Singapore, Indonesia, suburbs with patients and physicians seeking con- airline pilots However, I am fearful that most tus of the Breath of Life Television Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and venient locations and easier access to services. and physi- of God’s people have gotten so Ministry, and has served the denomi- Bangladesh. Upon returning to Kettering Adventist HealthCare is responding with cians.” comfortable with life on Earth nation for more than 56 years and is, Canada in 1986—where he gave the expansion Physicists that they have forgotten that we as he says, “still going.” Brooks has bulk of his pastoral work—he served into suburban and support are supposed to be preparing actively worked on six of the seven as associate secre- areas. A staff will be for that journey. It is in light of continents, baptizing tary for the Canadian prime exam- employed to that dilemma that we have more than 14,000 Union. In 1988 he ple of this spearhead selected our theme this year. people for the king- moved to the quest for this collaborative effort and will work out of the We have invited Charles D. dom of God. He was Adventist World improved Wallace-Kettering Neuroscience Institute on the Brooks and other leaders to included in the book Headquarters, where customer KAMC campus. inspire us to make the proper Who’s Who in he now serves as service is arrangements for our travel. As Religion, named in associate editor of last month’s Kettering Makes Top 100—Again always, we will have the best Notable Americans, the Adventist Review and Adventist opening of For six consecutive years, Kettering Medical environment for the greatest and inducted into the Martin Luther World. Adams has also authored sev- the 75,000 sq. ft. Sugarcreek Health Center in Center has been named among the Thompson Top spiritual renewal, including sem- King Jr. Board of Preachers, the eral books with two more due out this Sugarcreek Township, Ohio, near Kettering. 100 Hospitals in the Nation (previously Solucient Top inars of various kinds. We have Board of Sponsors and the Collegium year. He and his wife, Celia, have two Several specialty and family practice physician 100 Hospitals). Another campus, Kettering Medical also planned special events and of Scholars. He has served as a pas- adult children: Dwayne and Kimberly. groups including obstetrics, sports medicine, physical Center-Sycamore has received the honor for a sec- department theme events, plus tor, evangelist, a field secretary for medicine, and EMG physician specialists are based in ond consecutive year. The award recognizes patient music out of this world. It will be Columbia Union Conference, and Sabbath School I the building, which is three stories in the center and quality care and measures implementation of cutting great, but it will be just a fore- most notably the world church. He July 5 I Clifford two stories on the north and south ends. Offerings cur- edge technology. taste of the divine experience and his wife, Walterene, have two Goldstein is editor rently include lab services, X-ray, and EMG. Expanded In addition, Kettering’s Grandview and Southview God has for us. children and three grandchildren. of the Adult Sabbath services such as CT, MRI, DEXA, ultrasound, sports hospitals are among only 63 American hospitals to Beloved, I am ready to go School Quarterly and rehabilitation, physical therapy, and hand therapy will have won the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital home. I pray that your 2008 Sabbath School I June 28 a prolific author. He be added by the time the final 23,000 sq. ft. of the for clinical Excellence Award five years running, from Camp Meeting Roy Adams, PhD, started his long- served as editor for building are fully operational in September. 2004 to 2008. That award demonstrates superior experience will term career for the Adventist Church Religious Liberty and patient outcome and highest quality of care delivery. inspire you to as a teacher at what is now the as associate director for the North Kettering Collaborates With Military want to go also. Adventist International Institute of American Division Department of on Sleep Study —Charles L. Advanced Studies (AIIAS) in the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty The Air Force Research Laboratory will soon Cheatham, Philippines. From that base, Adams’ until 1999. share state-of-the-art research facilities and equip- President teaching and speaking appointments ment with Kettering Adventist Medical Center

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E “The Adventist American Health Speakers off-campus, community-based

Youth Ministries I Under the Women’s Ministries, Presenting internal medicine. Dr. Brown is an Dilemma” I June 30-July 2 I The Theodore L. Watkins, MD, is a research facility of Johns Hopkins H Y theme “Broken To Be Made WINGS I June 30-July 4 I Verneé elder at the Liberty church in history of Israel would read altogeth- dynamic lecturer, writer, television University in Baltimore. She is also E N Whole,” a number of talented and Annette Stoddart is the founder Baltimore and has spoken at many er differently if God had not personality, radio host, and produc- the director of CHAMP (Church/ N E Godly speakers will address the and director of WINGS, a Christian venues across the country and demanded that they maintain a er. Recognized as an authority and Community Health Awareness and Y H young people. etiquette organization for young abroad. She is a favored speaker

healthy lifestyle. The story of the leading advocate Monitoring Program) with the E G

On June 28 senior youth will be girls. WINGS— for Women's Ministries. Ladies will manna from heaven gives a new University of Maryland. She has 25 A E of preventive

addressed by Abraham Jules, worth, integrity, explore the historical journey of S L twist on the meaning of healthy liv- health, Dr. years experience working with the T L young adults by Pete Palmer, and nurture, growth, women in ministry, and the amazing ing because it was not just the Watkins is con- faith-based community and the A teens by Jonathan Rolle. On July 5, and spirituality— possibilities for the future. manna. Could it be that God taught vinced, after community at large in implementing senior youth will receive words of helps prepare girls Israel a lifestyle secret? The confer- treating thou- innovative health programs with an wisdom from Wesley Knight, young spiritually, socially, Adventist Community Services I ence Health Ministries department sands of emphasis on cardiovascular dis- adults from Eric Thomas, and and physically for June 30-July 2, 1:30 p.m. I Mark will unveil some of the historic rea- patients whose ease and diabetes. teens, again, from Jonathan Rolle. victorious Christ- McCleary, pastor of the First sons African-Americans consistently lives have been centered lives and for conveying church in fall at the bottom of most health devastated by Louvenia Anderson is the presi- Prison Ministries I July 4, 10:30 the biblical values of beauty, purity, Washington, D.C., charts. In addition to wonderful the “diseases of lifestyle,” that peo- dent and founder of Totally You a.m. I Minnie McNeil, conference compassion, confidence, and will speak about seminars by superior speakers, ple need to be taught the principles LLC, an award-winning, faith- Prison Ministries director, will dis- humility. It also helps distinguish “Recognizing What there will be walking and aerobic of a healthy lifestyle if they are based organization in Baltimore. cuss the integral parts of ministry them as respectful young individu- You Have Been sessions each morning, a healthy going to increase their longetivity She is a certified personal trainer within correctional facilities. Topics als in society. Given to Give to cooking demonstration, and breast and eliminate a number of preventa- through the American Aerobic will include resource development, Others.” This semi- and prostate screenings. ble diseases. He is a graduate of Association International and documentation, “The Holistic Woman” I June 29- nar will provide Oakwood College (Ala.), now International Sports Medicine and church organi- July 1, 10:30 a.m. I Melva Brown, basic biblical insights for under- Oakwood University, and Howard Association zation within prison MD, received her medical degree at standing, identifying, and imple- University College of Medicine in (AAAI/ISMA), facilities. During Loma Linda University (Calif.) and menting your spiritual gifts for the Washington, D.C., where he com- which is geared this afternoon ses- completed her residency at the edification of God’s kingdom. It pleted a five-year residency in sur- toward weight sion, McNeil will U.S. Public Health includes a comprehensive theologi- gery. In 1983 he left surgery and management also explore a full Hospital in cal foundation, passionate explana- became a proponent and practition- and obesity. range of ministry Baltimore. She is tion, and a simple survey. A text- er of alternative medicine. She is also options like literacy, emotional sup- an instructor at the book and workbook will be made a certified port, and more. Also, hear reports Johns Hopkins available to all attendees. Bring Jim Sharps, ND, PhD, holds doc- kids and teen about how God is transforming University School your Bible and notepad to capture torates in Naturopathy, Herbology, instructor, a lives behind bars, through the serv- of Medicine and is the lecture and presentations that and Nutritional Science. He is a fitness motiva- ice of prison ministers. board certified in encourages questions for clarity. health educator, author, and con- tional speaker, the conference’s sultant with a private Baltimore Area Health Network Special Features practice in Columbia, coordinator, and the president of Md., where he con- Sisters of Serenity. ducts both onsite and Singles Potluck tele-consultations. He Colby Matlock, pastor of the First Date TBA Health Screening I The confer- lectures extensively church of Millsboro, Del., is a grad- ence’s Health and Wellness on natural health to a broad spec- uate of the Adventist seminary at Pathfinder Day Department is partnering with trum of audiences. Dr. Sharps will Andrews University (Mich.) with a Sunday, June 29 PreventFirst, a division of share how we are part of the solu- Master of Ultrasound Services of America, tion for today’s health dilemma. His Divinity. Matlock 50-Plus Banquet Inc., to provide a mobile health contagious enthusiasm makes natu- is a thought Wednesday, July 2 physical and assessment for heart ral health both an enjoyable and leader and attack and stroke prevention. The informative experience. inspiration to day will include preventative ultra- his congrega- Friends & Family Day sound screenings for carotid Jeanne Charleston, MSN, BSN, tion. This enthu- Thursday, July 3 (stroke), cholesterol, diabetes, blood RN, is currently on faculty in the siastic presenter pressure, and body mass index. Bloomberg School of Public Health, is also an avid Women’s Ministries There will also be testing for thyroid, School of Nursing, and School of physical fitness complete blood counts, body chem- Medicine. She is the director of buff. Living what he preaches, he Inspirational Breakfast istry, and prostate cancer screening. Clinical Research Operations at an walks and runs miles every day. Sunday, June 29

32 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 33 ALLEGHENY EAST 34 | VISITOR LEHN ETCM MEETING CAMP WEST ALLEGHENY P victorious. Withthatinmind,as tle, butwear per.”Not onlyare weinabat- formed againstusshallpros- has pr remind ourselvesofwhatGod querors,” therefore weneedto us “weare more thancon- pare forthebattle.Jesustold soul’s salvation,butalsotopre- midst ofawarforourver only realize thatweare inthe Bring ItOn!” pr we ar cally Spiritual Warfare,” more specifi- the generalheading“Victorious camp meetingthisyearisunder victory. Thus,ourthemefor is awargoingon. In essenceheistellingusthere ness inhighplaces”(Eph.6:12). world, againstspiritualwicked- r ties, againstpowers,the and blood,butagainstprincipali ulers ofthedarknessthis epar Confer “We wrestle notagainstflesh aul theapostlereminds us, Our purposewillbetonot , “Pr e inbattle,weshouldbe omised us:“noweapon ed andr Welcome epar ence family, since e designedtobe e forBattle: eady togainthe On!” “Bring It we dosay, conquer President Lewis, James — y ors, - Battle: BringitOn! Warfare—Prepare for Victorious Spiritual Allegheny West Campgrounds ther Divinity, andremains (Mich.) withaMasterof fr University now Oakwood Oakwood College(Ala.), gospel ministrywhileastudentat Tenn. Heresponded tothecallof Oakland Parkchur Youth DivineWorship Notable Americans than 56years.Brooks has actively has ser Breath ofLifeTelevision Ministry, and is speaker/dir Divine Worship Pelote Edmonds world chur Conference, andmostnotablythe a fieldsecr He hasservedasapastor, evangelist, Pr the MartinLutherKingJr. Board of om Andr eachers andCollegiumofScholars. e inpursuitofa ved thedenominationformor . Hegraduated Speakers ews University ch. etary forColumbiaUnion in Religion in thebook of God.Hewasincluded people forthekingdom ing more than14,000 seven continents,baptiz worked onsixofthe ector emeritusofthe I is thepastorof Charles D.Brooks ch inMur , andinductedinto I , namedin Who’ Myron fr eesbor s Who o, e - ser Michigan for26years.Milesalso of ReligionattheUniversity years; andwasanadjunctprofessor at Andrews University(Mich.)for17 day AdventistTheologicalSeminary sor ofUrbanMinistr and Illinois;wasprofes- Mississippi, Michigan, viously pastor administrator professor, andchurch experience asapastor, has more than35years T ser tion inFamilyMinistries.Edmonds Doctor ofMinistrywithaconcentra- adult ministry. the church intoasuccessful young Benjamin Jones.Whilethere, heled Huntsville, Ala.,underPastor ate pastorattheFirstchurch in W Friday Or South Africa,andCanada. England, Jamaica,Trinidad, Nigeria, many othercountriesincluding years. Hehaspreached andtaughtin Region Conference fornearly11 Miles, Sr. rinity Temple church inNewark,N.J., orkshop Pr ved aspr ved withdistinctionastheassoci I , PhD,seniorpastorofthe dination Serviceand June 25-29 esident oftheLake . Milespre- esenter ed in y attheSeventh- MAY 2008 I Nor MAY man 2 | 008 35 - A T Speakers L S L E E

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6:15-7:30 p.m. I Speaker Lisa Conference. During his tenure at Parkinson has extensive experi- H Y Hood is a homeschool parent of the union, Miller coordinated the ence in both pastoral and educa- E N N three teenagers, part-time teacher largest Disability Awareness Day tional ministry and remains the E in the Canton City School System, (March 9, 2002) in the history of the pastor of the Present Truth church Y H

and private tutor Seventh-day Adventist Church with in Cleveland. W G and mentor. 53 churches participating. E E L Hood’s husband, Presenter Charlotte Thoms is Youth Night I Thursday, 7:30-9 S L Stan, is pastor of an associate professor at the p.m. I Speaker Christopher T A the New Hope National Technical Thompson was born and raised church in Canton, Institute for the in Beaufort, S.C., and attended Ohio. Their three Deaf in Rochester, Oakwood children are Julius N.Y. She is an University. He now (17), Triston (16), entrepreneur, pastors the Rock and Kalena (14). author, publisher, of Faith church in Hood believes in enjoying life and mother, grand- Pittsburgh and is worshipping in spirit and truth. mother, and advo- pursuing his mas- cate for the dis- ter’s degree in Disabilities Ministries I Friday, abled. Thoms is pastoral studies at 2-3:30 p.m. I Under the theme also the Women’s and Disabilities Oakwood. He “Understanding Our Neighbors ministries director for Atlantic Union loves children as Who are Disabled” participants can Conference and the coordinator for well as playing, coaching, and dis- learn about autism, how to start a the North American Division cussing basketball. Disabilities Ministries in their own Commission for People with church, and the difference between Disabilities. generational differences and Ordination Service the disabled? I Friday, 7:30- Calendar Presenter Don 9 p.m. I Speaker Miller has served Norman Miles, as Disabilities PhD, will lead in May Ministries director the ordination of 16-18 Bible Instructors for a number of Collin Parkinson, Advanced Course organizations, the conference’s AWC Campgrounds 23-25 Children’s Ministries Symposium Multicultural Ministries AWC Campgrounds June Guest speaker for of both cultures and languages. 8 District Leadership Hispanic attendees With a background in marketing Training is Pastor Carlos and a master’s degree from Northern Ohio Rando. Rando Andrews University (Mich.), Perez 20-22 Trailer Owners Retreat comes from Buenos worked in several IT and marketing AWC Campgrounds Aires, Argentina, positions before entering the news- 22-26 Fitness Club Kickoff where he is the paper publishing AWC Campgrounds retired ministerial business. He is the secretary for the Chilean Union. recipient of a number July He is also the former ministerial of awards, including 11-13 Haitian Symposium secretary for the Austral and the Entrepreneur of Roanoke, Va. Incaica unions. the Year, Cincinnati 13-20 Youth Camp Hispanic Chamber of AWC Campgrounds Guest speaker for youth is George Commerce in 2007; Perez. Born in Mexico but raised and Business Person of the Year, in Texas, he has a vivid experience LULAC Award in 2007.

36 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 37 ALLEGHENY WEST 38 | VISITOR HSPAECM MEETING CAMP CHESAPEAKE O longing anddesir the comingyear. par Additional dates,venues,and easter one willbeconductedinthe on September20.Thesecond will beheldinHagerstown,Md., throughout Chesapeake. The first conferences are beingplanned A seriesofsingle-daymission on anewandexcitingchallenge. seizing themomentandtaking Academy on thecampusofHighlandV the workbeingdonethissummer necessity we lookfor one oralloftheconferences as traditional approach. Joinusat than waseverpossiblewithour inspired andmotivatedformission hope thatmore memberswillbe practical training.Itisoursincere pr ences willbringtogetherpowerful hear kingdom beextendedinhuman foremost, ourdesire isthatHis ing ofGod’ eaching, gr As apeople,wehavegreat ticipants ar ts. camp meetinghave,of ur plansforatraditional n r Welcome These missionconfer egion onOctober11. , beenchangeddueto . Asar war s kingdom.Firstand eat music,and d to,prepare for, e beinglinedupfor esult, wear e forthecom V President — kingdom! of God’s the coming and hasten andeman, Rob e - iew - Hagerstown, MD Thy KingdomCome! in theirlocalcongregations. to assisttheirpastorsinministr taught more than4,000membershow pastoral assistantprogram, and of evangelism,haspr conducted more than30 field schools Union.Hehas tor oftheSouthern backgr North AmericanDivision.Hisrich evangelistic meetingsthroughout the television ministr prayer coordinator forthe ItIsWritten lifestyle ofserviceinhisretirement as and informingchurch memberson for thechurch’s GlobalMissioninitiative This of Headquar Church World Adventist Seventh-day Mission atthe Adventist the Office of is director of Gary Krause Ron Halvorsen,Sr., fice hasthetwintasksofcaring ound inministr Presenters ters. y andbyconducting continues a oduced alay y includeswork Gr as theChur for 17years chur Adventist several major ior pastorof gelist, assen as anevan- owth direc- ches, and y with I ch - - September 20 Study Guide and corporate consultant. Marie Goldenisanexecutive coach has hisownfirminNashville, Tenn. Gene Jenningsisacourt reporter and music ministrywithhiswife,Sonnie. resides inGeorgia andhasagospel for more than38years.Herman Harp sion. Mar each memberhastheirownprofes- thoughtfulness. Whilenotperforming, gospel messagewithener and bestCD.PH&Jar this year’s third quarter Krause istheprinciplecontributorto asphalt junglesofNor Bethany, are nowmissionariesinthe wife, Bettina,andtheirdaughter, bor ing livesaround theworld. Krause— how theirmissionof Ponder, Harp &Jennings Angel A albums, twoofwhichreceived the span, thegr the countr gospel gr an awar n inFijitomissionar war d-winning andmuch-loved vin Ponderhasbeenapastor oup thattour y fr d forbestgospelgr oup r . om 1974-96.Duringthis ecor ferings are chang- ded 10gospel th America. MAY 2008 ticulates the ed throughout y par Adult Bible MAY gy and P&)is (PH&J) ents—his oup 2 | 008 39 CHESAPEAKE 40 | VISITOR MAY 2008

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E K A E P A S E H C CHESAPEAKE 42 | VISITOR ONANVE APMEETING CAMP VIEW MOUNTAIN President —Lar W and Hiswillfortheirlives. gain aricherknowledgeofJesus Committee thatattendeeswill Camp MeetingPlanning the lostforJesus. has usedlaymemberstoreach will focusonhearinghowGod alone. Thisyear’s campmeeting being heldbylaymembers this year, with over50ofthem reaping meetingswillbe held local church. More than75 the workofministr pastors, andteachersindoing ing theunitingoflaymembers, V bers’ ministriesinMountain light theworkofourlaymem our Lor carry outthehumanaspectsof and disciplinedgospelarmyto cross require atrained, drilled, enemy andthepowerof coming! Thechallengesofthe View justpriortoHissecond in themarketplacesofMountain iew As always,itisthegoalof Our themethisyearwillhigh r y Boggess . Thisisayearofwitness share theministryofJesus hat aprivilegewehaveto d’s salvationinitiatives. Welcome Treasurer —Victor Zill y ineach - - - Valley Vista Adventist Center ValleyAdventist Vista W Disciples—Telling Our Anointed, Disciplined, leading outinmany evangelistic a pastorintheFloridaConference, missionary inChinaandsixyears as nine yearsasa this heservedfor Confer by theCarolina ministry operated evangelistic an international tor ofShareHim, for three yearsastheassociatedirec- Rober Sabbath SchoolQuar David Asscherick and records acommentaryonthe school. Inhisspare time,hewrites chur associate pastoroftheTroy (Mich.) fun-loving boys.Asscherickisthe the par reader. Heandhiswife,Violeta, are appearances on3ABNar ch andthedir orld ence. Befor t Folkenber ents oftwoenergetic and Speakers e ector oftheARISE fisherman, and photographer watcher surfer, bird avid rock climber, over alike theworld of youngandold Now g, Jr sfrequent ’s terly . Heisan . e afavorite . has ser , nature , fly ! ved and Evangelism. (Mich.) inthefieldofChurch Growth Ministry from Andrews University University (T religion fromAdventist Southern endeavors. Heholdsadegr most excitingteachersoflifemaster audiencesasoneof the international he hasentertained al power. Foryears of lifewithperson incredible journey help youstar 320 daysayear! traveling about three yearsinadvanceand keephim are sopopularthattheyare booked countr years conductingseminarsacr Leo Schreven to makethisa week toremember. deep personalinsights,heguarantees lives it!From sidesplittinglaughterto Schreven doesn’t just teachthis,he of improving yourlifeineveryaspect. take youthr speed anddynamicpresentations will wisdom andprinciples.Hisincr Seminars are basedonsolidbiblical His teachingsthrough theAllPower Schreven will y andoverseas.Hisseminars I June 20-28 ough thepositivepleasur enn.) andDoctorateof t an has spentthelast26 - MAY 2008 MAY ee in oss the edible 2 | 008 43 y e . Seminars Opening Sabbath Closing Sabbath Youth M O W U E I N V Saturday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m. I Monday-Friday, 11:15 a.m. I Seth Thursday and Friday, 2:30 p.m. I Devotional I 6:30 a.m. - Leo Devotional I 6:30 a.m. - Leo Guest speakers Leo Schreven will get attendees Bardu, treasurer of the Columbia Frank Bondurant, Columbia Union Schreven will begin the morning Schreven will conclude his week- for the youth will T A N I Union Conference, will challenge Conference vice series with “Anointed Disciples.” long study. Don’t miss it! be Leo Schreven

going each morning. He has pre- I N A sented the All Power Seminars in disciples in Mountain View to pro- president for Fasten your seatbelts for the and Cherie T “machine gun speaker.” Sabbath School I 9:15 a.m. - Peters, founder several churches throughout claim the gospel. This native of Ministries V N

Mountain View, and the conference Liberia, West Africa, has been treas- Development, will Cheryl Jacko will be the Sabbath of True Step I E U Sabbath School I 9:15 a.m. - School superin- Ministries, a faith- looks forward to having him return. urer for a number be presenting W O of conferences “How to Witness Randall Murphy will be the tendent. Jacko based, nonprofit organization. Both M Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. I around the United for Jesus Without Sabbath School serves as principal will address the young people under Mike Jones, director of Voice of States, and Embarrassing superintendent. of Highland the theme “This is Your Time: Stand Prophecy (VOP) Reclaiming worked at the God or Losing Your Friends.” Murphy retired in Adventist school for Him or Fall for Ministry, will discuss “How to Southern Union 2002 after serving in Elkins, W.Va., Everything.” Create a ‘User Conferencer and Sunday-Thursday, 4 p.m. I as conference and as associate Meetings will Friendly’ Church.” Adventist Health System. Vicki Griffin, is author, speaker, president for more superintendent of occur at 9:30 a.m. Jones and his and director of Lifestyle Matters than 13 years. The schools. The special emphasis will be and 7 p.m. every wife, Diane, live in Sunday-Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. I Health Intervention series, and special emphasis will be the 2008 the 2008 Mission Trip of Mountain day in the new Portland, Ore., Patrick E. Vincent, DMin, is senior Health Ministries Mission Trip to Peru. View Conference schools. youth center where—until pastor of the Mount Calvary church director for located next to recently—they in Tampa. He will speak about the the Michigan Larry Evans, Weymouth Spence, EdD, newly the main lodge. A special thank you headed Operation SWAT soul-winning concept he cre- Conference. She undersecretary for elected president goes out to all those who helped Reconnect, a VOP ministry to inac- ated, an effective has lectured and the Seventh-day of Columbia Union make this new facility a reality for tive and missing church members. method of evan- traveled worldwide Adventist Church College in Takoma our young people! Jones draws from his personal gelism that mobi- sharing the worldwide, will Park, Md., will Other activities for the youth experiences of 16 years away from lizes the local con- lifestyle link to bet- teach the Sabbath present the include games and Olympics on the church following a divorce. The gregation to add ter mental, physical, emotional, and School lesson. He Sabbath School Monday and Tuesday. On Joneses speak on such topics as more converts. spiritual health. Griffin’s seminars are will also be the featured speaker lesson. Wednesday and Thursday, kids will reconnecting with inactive mem- Vincent’s many centered on the theme “Building the on Sunday evening. have the chance to participate in bers and how to make your church talents also keep Broken Brain, Healing the Church, Divine Service I 11 a.m. - outreach activities. Geoff Star, con- user-friendlier. him in demand as a seminar leader, Helping the Community.” Divine Service I 11 a.m. - Robert David Asscherick will present ference Youth director, is organizing lecturer, and revivalist. Folkenberg, Jr., will speak. God’s Word. all youth activities.

Special Features Musicians

Youth Conference Center Grand ShareHim Graduation I Saturday, Shepherdess Dinner & Meeting I The PromisedLand Quartet I Opening I Friday, June 20, 6 p.m. June 21, 2:30 p.m. Robert Monday, 5:15-6:45 p.m. All Ysis Espana I Saturday, June 20, allow for quite a variety of styles Join in the festivities as confer- Folkenberg Jr. will lead out in this Mountain View pastors’ wives are 4 p.m. Born in Cuba, Espana Saturday, June 28, 2:30 p.m. and moods during every concert. ence leaders cut the ribbon and recognition of participants from the welcome to join in this dinner and received musical training in piano Formed in March 2000, the If you enjoy laughing, you will not officially open the new youth con- ShareHim boot camp held in meeting, located in the lodge, room and voice at an PromisedLand Quartet is an exciting be disappointed. ference center. September 2007, and those who 10. Health specialist Vicki Griffin early age. During group of male vocalists based in have and will be holding evangelist will discuss “Rest for the Stressed.” the communist Edinburg, Va. Individually they have ministered in churches, concert Prayer Convocation I Friday, meetings across the conference. regime, she immi- June 20, 6:30 p.m. Gather at the Education Hour I Saturday, June grated to the halls, schools, and outside events in flagpole to pray together and ask Lay Advisory I Sunday, June 22, 28, 4 p.m. Cheryl Jacko will lead in United States nearly 25 states, and have per- for the Lord’s blessing as camp 8:30 a.m. The lay advisory will be this report about Mountain View under difficult cir- formed on regional television and meeting is officially opened. held in the auditorium. Everyone is education. Find out what these cumstances, but played on gospel radio nationwide. invited to join in this meeting and conference schools have been up her husband, Collectively, they have more than 60 years of gospel experience, which is Ordination Service I Saturday, brainstorming session. to and what they are planning to Angelo, was not allowed to leave June 21, 11 a.m. Witness two do. It’s all about their role in and it was nearly three years before remarkable considering their aver- Mountain View pastors being ABC Book Sale I Sunday, June 22, accomplishing the mission of the they were reunited in Texas. Espana age age is only 42! PromisedLand ordained to the ministry during the 10:30 a.m. Come to auditorium and church. Everyone is welcome! has appeared on SafeTV and 3ABN, has been identified as having a “big Sabbath divine service. stock up on reduced priced food and currently works for the Texas traditional sound.” More importantly, items, music, books, and resources. Conference as administrative assis- the group has a well-balanced blend tant to the executive secretary. of voices and personalities that

44 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 45 MOUNTAIN VIEW 46 | VISITOR E ESYCM MEETING CAMP JERSEY NEW I ment ofHiscommission. living, especiallyinthefulfill- people tobevictoriousindaily given byGodtoenableHis leaders today continues tosustainsuccessful aided theprophets ofold and dom resides. Itisavision that pray andstudythepillars,which chur must liveitforthebenefitof faithful tothecelestialvision.W God, wehavebeenchosentobe blind. Aspeopleoftheliving eyes forthosewhoare spiritually tal connectionabovewher referring toaspiritualand men- perish …”(Pr there isnovision,thepeople and purpose. toward afuture withassurance pr based onpastexperienceand see shortcomings.Avision possibilities where others only latter allowsustoforesee future pertains tocurrent events. The have areal visionoflifeas it per t isonethingtohavevisual esent truthpermitsustohope Dear br This campmeeting,letus Wise Solomonsaid,“Where ch andtheworld. ception, andanotherto Welcome ethren, wemustbe ov . Itisavision meet youther given vision.I’ll fulfill ourGod- but alsohelpus not onlysustain Pr —José Cortés, . 29:18).Heis esident e wis e! e - June 20-28 Tranquil Valley Retreat Center People WithaVision thr and manypeoplehavebeenbaptized personal sermons—attractthousands, and campaigns—via satellite,Internet, Division. Hisevangelism the SouthAmerican ministerial secretary of evangelist, author well-known international Adventist University(Tenn.). BA inTheologyfrom Southern a College andearned Africa’s Helderberg was educatedatSouth missionary parents. He and raisedinAfricaby Confer tary fortheColumbiaUnion Jason McCracken Neville Har Alejandr University (Ala.). Enrollment ManagementforOakwood Currently, heisthedirector of 1,100 youngpeoplefortheLord. baptized mor 1997, McCrackenhas the UnitedStates,since During hisleadershipin sades infivecountries. ple during25youthcr once baptizedmor to Brazil.Heisasoulwinnerand African-American studentmissionary ough hisef ence, wasbor o Bullón Speakers combe e than forts. , and is a e than2,000peo- , executivesecr was thefirst n u - e - Allsop Inskip Castillo R. Ernest Dave W Conference. and thentheSouther Conference, California Southeastern started hisministryasapastorinthe the PacificUnionConference, but executive secretary of 2005. Heservedas year-end meetingin North AmericanDivision Adventist Chur pr worldwide giving lectur in SilverSpring,Md.,andtravels rently hasasolopractice pathic medicineandcur- decided tostudynatur and Tobago. Inskiplater and hisnativeT es intheUnitedStates God andhaspastored severalchurch- out theworldsharinghispassionfor least oneevangelisticmeetingayear. involved inevangelism,holdingat dent. Weigley remains heavily tive secretary, andconference presi- director, stewardship director, execu- ference communication pastor, evangelist, con- Adventist Church asa dent, hasser Union Conference presi- esident ofthe eigley ved the , Columbia has minister ch atthe rinidad was electedavice n Califor MAY 2008 o es onhealth. - MAY ed through- nia 2 | 008 47 Adult Program Youth Program N E Y W E amp meeting attendees this of Prayer directed by Spirit-filled orchestra of talented musicians. his year separate Sabbath wor- served as co-chaplain of PAYA Steven Hernandez S year will be offered several new speakers. These will be moments to Directed by Efrain Duany, the C (Philadelphia Area Youth was born into a first- R and exciting activities such as a refresh and renew your spiritual walk. conference’s associate director for Tship and weekday services will J E E food festival, flea market, and worship, be offered for juniors (ages 10-12), Association), but his generation, J sports tournaments. these musi- teens (ages 13-17), and collegiates recent ministerial Adventist home and R S Seminars on health (ages 18 and up). endeavor is through benefitted from a E

W cians have The weekday program for juniors his Broken Ministries Christian education Y E and wellness led by been prac- and teens will focus on sports. A day outreach program, throughout his life, N international chef ticing hard Julio Barrillas will to make sure trip to an aqua park and sky chal- which aims to reach including that of Greater New York surely educate and every song lenge will top the week, along with young people from all Academy. In 1993 Hernandez com- encourage healthful service is an evening trip to an ice skating rink walks of life. pleted a bachelor’s degree at living. Come and blessed with and batting cages. However, the Atlantic Union College (Mass.) and enjoy the bountiful spiritual emphasis will also give the Matthew Gamble was born is attempting to become a pub- blessings God has young people a chance to experi- Catholic, but his spiritual journey lished children’s author. for His people. ence community outreach and a includes atheism and the Rastafari connection to Christ. During movement. God led him to a David Negron Commune With God Sabbath evenings, youth can meet Christian pastor who awakened a is a member of Every weekday during camp meet- Mass Choir their leader- and greet others at the beach party. desire to explore the Maranatha ing, early risers can enjoy morning For the first time at New Jersey ship. If you the teachings of Spanish church in walks and worship with conference Conference Camp Meeting, atten- are interested in joining or partici- Speakers Jesus. Gamble is Philadelphia. In president José Cortés. Attendees dees will be blessed with the heav- pating, contact Duany at Corey Johnson is a high school currently a full-time 2006 the Lord can also commune with God each enly music of a 100-plus-member [email protected]. student in Philadelphia who pastor with the called him from a morning and evening at the Garden choir accompanied by a full believes his mission is to tell as Washington prison cell to be a many as he can about the saving Conference where preacher of the everlasting Gospel. power of Jesus Christ, no matter he recently planted Negron has a burden to reach the what the obstacles. Johnson a new church in Seattle. youth of this generation for Jesus.

48 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 49 NEW JERSEY 50 | T During theweek,children aged8 PowerZone SportsCamp primary lesson. in Vineland, willteachthe of thePan-Americanchur while AnaJacobo,amember lead thekinder confer in theirlives.MadelineValez, how theydevelop of theSpiritand about thefruits gory willlearn Primar garten and and 7inthekinder During theweek,children aged6 Son HarvestCountyFair soccer sportsprogram. a waterpark,iceskating,and Weekday activitiesincludeatripto worship Godincreative ways. selves. Theywillpray, sing,and to worshipandexpress them- be agreat forchildren opportunity action andentertainmentwill 2 Children’s SabbathSchoolJune 8. Theprogram willbefullof VISITOR be offered June21,and his yearChildren’s Church will ence VBSteacher y Icate - gar Children’s Program ten pr - ogram , will ch Childr Speakers their “lifecoaches.” spiritualtruthsfromand learn people willgettohuddletogether Ministries coordinator, young Cortés, conference Children’s lessons. Directed byLynda trated withspiritual program infil- in asports t gory willget Primary 2cate- and 9inthe riculum inschoolsledtothecr the TinyTunes educationalcur- The successof aged 3to10. for children music pr humanities and high-energy a hands-on, ed TinyTunes, when hefound- Jé since1998 known asMr Je’Zonn Clermont Jé hastraveledextensivelypre- ation ofTinyTunes Ministries.Mr. o participate en’ ogram s Chur . ch I has been June 21 e - conference. seminars forthe puppet-training presented two Hicks hasalso young people. cial eventsfor number ofspe twisting—for a gospel illusions,andballoon ministry—puppetry, drama, company specializesincreative The young people’s emotions. thateffectivelylearning engages envir through whichHickscreates an ministr Divine Creations isamultimedia return from CampMeeting2007. Divine Creations puppetministry thetreasurebox.com. teaching children. Visit www.its- the powerofsongandmusicin plished musicianwhostresses ethnicities. Heisalsoanaccom- i and haspastored andconsulted seminars onChildren’s Ministries senting workshopsandtraining June 28 Children’s SabbathSchool n churches ofvaryingfaithsand onment ofworshipand y andpr I Troy Hicks - oduction company and his I HOCM MEETING CAMP OHIO Mount Vernon Academy His IncomparableGrace pare, read Revelation1and14. the Cr “Principles ofInterpretation”; “Worship Jesus Christ,the‘LastMan’”; Themes include“TheRevelation of cordance. Bible andcon pioneers witha the Adventist Time!” Studylike for theFirst Study ItAgain “Revelation: duct aseriesofBiblestudiestitled Leadership Development.Hewillcon- Friday, 9:15a.m. will helpyouloveJesustoo. series, “HeavenisCheapEnough,” in anewandwonderfulway. His istry havehelpedpeopleknowJesus Originally from SouthAfrica, hismin- Drive church inGlendale, Calif. Rooyen isseniorpastoroftheVallejo fer Marwood Hallett,DMin Friday, 11a.m., Sabbath,4p.m. Smuts Van Rooyen,PhD ence’ eator”; and“Babylon.”T s dir Speakers ector ofCler - I Hallett isthecon- pastoral min- preaching, and teaching, Jesus. His exaltation of focus onand guished forits istr gy Car y isdistin- I I Monday– Monday– o pre- e and I Van Thursday is ther love, acceptance,andforgiveness. help eachchur cal andusefulinformation.Heaimsto and trainingtoaidinoutreach and and churches, providing resources Division aswelllocalconferences works withtheNor Center forCreative Ministries. He David Taylor, DMin I Paul Richardson 7:30 p.m.,Sabbath,11a.m. inspir and Glory”will God ofGrace sages on“The er whosemes dynamic preach- istrator andisa sor, andadmin- director, profes- pastor (Calif.). Hehasservedthechurch as Religion atLomaLindaUniversity Richardson isthedirector ofthe e andblessyou. , youth etir , 4:15p.m.,Friday I ed deanoftheSchool June 8-14 - ch beacommunityof I th American Monday, Tuesday, I will havepracti- r involves, and that welcomes, chur to cr series onhow nurture. His Monday–Friday, etains people ch cultur eate a , 3:30p.m. I T aylor e or call(740)397-4665,ext.165. [email protected], Please r 7:15 p.m.,Monday–Friday. practice willbefrom 6:30- will beprovided. Dailychoir gospel songsofalltime.Lunch someofthegreatestLearn Sunday, from 10a.m.to5p.m. us forourfirstChoirCamp, hour andeveningworship.Join ser an importantpartofthesong The campmeetingchoirwillbe vice atthedaily11o’clock Singers! Calling egister through emailat All MAY 2008 MAY 2 | 008 51 OHIO 52 | Saturday, 9:15a.m. Monday–Friday Chris VanDenburgh Show your understandingandloveofGod. interactive studygr join smallgroups toengage inan your favoritedrinkandpastry of Godwithnewfriends.Pickup campers begintheirdayintheWord Ever Soul Café Walk forLife lating studyofGod’s Word. attendees canexpectaverystimu- Sabbath School ing teachingstyle. and thought-provok- c his depthoftheologi- Ohio. Heisknownfor College ofMedicalArtsinKettering, Scriven isthepresident ofKettering Charles Scriven,PhD end justintimeforSoulCafé. Meet infront oftheauditorium and camp meetingandcontinueforlife. doors! Startthisasagoodhabitat breath deeplyfrom God’s great out- walk togetyourbloodflowing,and 7:30 a.m. al understanding VISITOR y mor I ning SoulCaféwillhelp I Star Monday–Friday, 8a.m. I , 2:15p.m., t eachdaywitha Monday–Friday, oup todeepen Sabbath Speakers I Special Featur VanDenburgh, I 10 a.m. I I chur awar will culminatewith$10,000being and health.TheSabbathprogram coveries inthefieldofforgiveness Live.” Theywillreveal excitingdis- will present thetheme“Forgive to Tibbits, PhD,from Florida Hospital Kettering HealthNetworkandDick chaplain LindaFarleyfrom the tic medicine.OnSabbathmorning, on preventive healthcare andholis- Steven Smith,MD,whowillfocus health andfitness.Fridayfeatures ants willshare theirtestimonies of “Biggest W icine forthesoul.DuringThursday’s present howhumoristhebestmed- T coordinator of“InStepfor Life.”On Monday featur of themostimpor medical professionals about some Ministries, willinterviewvarious the conference’s director ofHealth You won’t wanttomissit. down toliftuponeofHisdaughters. story ofGodreaching ministry—an inspiring a callingintothegospel a led herthrough pain testimony ofhowGod Wooster churches. Hearherincredible the pastorofOhio’s Cantonand Lori Whitted 3:30 p.m. Monday Prayer/Personal Ministries seen Goddowonder ries ofchur personal testimonies.Hearthe sto- church, willleadoutinprayerand ate pastoroftheW God whocananswerprayers. from Histrustingchildren abouta uesday Dan&RichaStevenswill nd disappointmentto ch. ded tothe“BiggestW , T I uesday ch memberswhohave inner” contest,contest es Bobby McGhee,associ- I es RegBur 3 p.m. , Thursday tant healthtopics. or thington ful things.Lear I Whitted is gess, NAD , inner” I - n for more than30years. world. AttikenhasservedinOhio Word andGod’s relating toGod’s and forintegrityin s for God,themis- understand hisheart an opportunityformembersto conference president’s address is Raj Attiken,DMin ion ofthechurch, camp meetingexperience. cherish thememoriesoftheir grams. Your children willlong tual, social,andrecreational pro- of Earliteen, andY enced staff willdirect theJunior, neighbors. Pastorsandexperi- by helpingfamily, friends,and place inthefor day aserviceexperiencewilltake cover theworldofser have anexcitingtimeastheydis- mar beginners, kinder Jesus” Kids HaveaBlastServing “God’s BigBackyard—Where fering afullcomplementofspiri Childr y agegroups. Thechildren will is thethemefor en/Y m ofser outh depar gar I 7 p.m. ten, andpri vice. Each outh ving Jesus tments, I Our - - Thursday, Noon-2 p.m. Theme: “SummerPicnicBliss” the informationbooth. ar come, first-servedbasis.Tickets attendees ar sponsors. Duetolimitedspace, inspiring giftsdonatedbyvarious away followswithwonderfuland ing devotional.Adrawingandgive- fabulous luncheon,andaninspir decorations, collectablegifts,a ning committeeproduces exquisite Thetalented plan- annual event. who attendthismuch-anticipated per, celebrate, andinspire women meeting traditiondesignedtopam Ministries hoststhisfree camp An afternoon offunandfellowship An afternoon e availableduringtheweekat Plus a Wednesday, June11,2-6p.m. for thewholefamilyatCamp at 5p.m.thecamplodge! Women’s Tea Enjoy allsortsofactivities: Experience Horseback T Mohaven inDanville! fr Mohaven Mountain Biking ee Ropes Course Magic Natur e welcomedonafirst- Swimming chuck wagonsupper Canoeing Disk Golf Ar chery e W rail Rides alk I Women’s - I - to welcomeherback!Thietten’s commitmenttoGodbecomesevi- attendees firsthear Jamie Thietten find thebestseats. groups. Besure tocomeearly America’s mostsought-after wonderful musicfrom oneof nity toinviteothersanightof i neighbors tocampmeeting’s open- attract hundreds offriendsand community concertthatissure to B R ng day. Thisistheperfectopportu- eunion favorites,theBoothBrothers willpresent the ooth Brothers I Musical Concerts I Sabbath, June14,7:30p.m. S d Thiettenin2004,andtheconference ispleased unday, June8,7:30p.m. Christian independentartists. 2007 MomentumA Year recipient atIndieHeaven’s Year andwastheSongof voted FemaleV within thechurch. Thietten was the messageoffor thr to ministerthebodyofChrist knees inworship.Hervisionis joy andthendrop youto your that willliftyoutoyourfeetin depths ofhersoulinaconcert dent asshesingsfrom the ough hermusicandspread I I G aither Family Camp meeting ocalist ofthe f ree giveness war a ds of nnual MAY 2008

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O I H O OHIO 54 | VISITOR Mount Vernon Academy Hispanic CampMeeting2008 Dia DeLaHermandad T Outr camp meeting. over theworldandwillbringhisrichexperiencesto youth director. Hehasspokentoyoungandoldall worldwide AdventistChurch formanyyearsas Seventh-day AdventistChurch. speaker churches. Theworshipservicewillfeature guest Sabbath Schoollesson,ledbyfacilitatorsfrom Ohio groups from Ohiochurches. The day’s program willincludemusicbyvarious The afternoon programThe afternoon willconsistofreports on inBrazilandservedthe Ranzolin wasborn mence withsmallgroup Biblestudiesofthe his one-dayevent—9a.m.to5p.m.—willcom- each MinistriesbyHispanicchur Leo Ranzolin I June 7 , retired vicepresident ofthe ches inOhio. ENYVNACM MEETING CAMP PENNSYLVANIA I bottle andanytoolsyou’dlike. shoes, gloves,andbringawater Wear workclothes,sturdy citizens andothersinneed. work, andothertasksforsenior do smallhomerepairs, yard head outintothecommunityto a teamofmissionarieswhowill each after Meet outsidetheLocatingoffice Random ActsofMission be found. real joywill is where our because that Jesus,” “serving only thing inyourlifecommittedto His secondcoming.Isever lenge inthesedaysrightbefore Jesus Christ.Thatisthechal Pr Har —Ray drawn toliveandserveonly pray thatyourfamilywillbe esident twell, Welcome noon at1p.m.tojoin y - - Blue MountainAcademy OnlyJesus Serving books, hostedtworadioprograms, Michael Car speaker/dir 13-14 Frank González,DMin radio andtelevisionministr author recorded more than20albums, career thatspans25years,Card has special lastgeneration. part ofGod’s destiny as and fulfillyour for yourlife specific will God’ to know explain how González will series, worship in SimiValley, Calif.Inhisthree-part based attheAdventistMediaCenter de laEsperanza(TheVoice ofHope) s point- ed orco-author I González isthe Speakers ector oftheinter d I June 15 ed mor God. Invite known by know andbe jour him inhis ence tojoin ages hisaudi Card encour- magazines. for numerous and written I y LaV national ney to I June e than14 In a oz - number of thr ets canbepurchased in advance ticket-only concert.ArtistCircle tick- family andfriendstojoinyouforthis Michigan, NewY England, in New as apastor he served ciate editor as anasso- staff in1997 joining the zines. Befor W George Washington Universityin American ReligiousHistoryat In 2006hecompletedaPhDin ference office, oratLocating. Sabbath, June 21 Moses andA’Lisa Andrade Sabbath, June14 Daniel PabonandTre’ Voice MUSICIANS W Adventist publisher of Knott istheeditorandexecutive Bill Knott local chur tickets are availablethrough your ashington, D.C. orld ough theABCfor$20.Alimited maga ch, bycontactingthecon I free , I e - Adventist Review June 13-21 June 20-21 general admission ork, andW MAY 2008 MAY I ashington and 2 I | 008 I 55 - . Art Randall, CPA, chief financial dren to handle money, and prepare Church, knows what it means to

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N “Mayhem, Miracles, Winning the Battle for magnified in His peo- Special Features N N and Misdemeanors: Your Mind.” Jennings ple. In “He Said, She Said, But I I A E Meeting the Master in will also present Heard ...,” Thomas will help atten- P Mark.” Then connect “Healing the Mind.” dees learn to listen on multiple levels Health Professionals screening unit while they check out Kids Water Slide I Sunday, June with him during “How to Be a and know how it is the single most Breakfast I Saturday, June 14, your cholesterol, glucose, and blood 15 I Children under 12 are invited Witness for Jesus Without Pastors Jan and Phil White will powerful gift we can give others. BMA Gymnasium I Enjoy a great pressure. to put on bathing suits and join in Embarrassing God.” offer keys to family life in their semi- meal, time for networking, and an the fun on the hill near the pavilion. nar “Keys to the Castle,” weekday Clara Iuliano, RD, LDN, will inspirational presentation. Medicare and Medicaid and Gaspar Colón, EdD, will exam- afternoons in the chapel. In her inspire attendees with great tasting, All You Want to Know I Sunday, Superfit Family Challenge I ine the process that the Seventh- seminar “Women plant-based foods Health Ministry Coach June 15 I Sherra Zavitsanos, a Start each weekday with some day Adventist Church underwent Called by God,” Jan that can be prepared Training Workshops I Saturday public affairs specialist for the family fun while getting fit, and to develop its distinctive doctrines will focus on God’s in 30 minutes or and Sunday, June 14 and 15 I Social Security Administration, will learn doable lifestyle changes that during “E.G. White calling to women and less. Iuliano is a Registration is required due to answer questions and help provide can protect kids from obesity. and Adventist how they can person- nutrition consultant assigned reading and activities to guidance for the future. Speaker Denise Reinwald is a well- Theology.” Colón ally use their God- at the Adventist complete prior to the workshop. ness educator and certified mas- is associate profes- given spiritual gifts in building up WholeHealth Wellness Center in Workshop cost of $35 covers a Reverse Mortgages: What are sage therapist with Adventist sor of religion at His kingdom. Reading. A shuttle will be provided. light lunch on Sunday. For more They and are They Good for WholeHealth. Columbia Union information or to register, email All? I Sunday, June 15, Chapel I College in Takoma Park, Md., Ray Hartwell, conference presi- Linda McCabe is a Spiritual and [email protected] or call How do people over 62 get by on Family Worship I Pastor Jim and serves as executive director dent, will address the Volunteer Services coordinator for a (610) 685-9900. just Social Security benefits? Learn and Laura Wibberding, of the of the school’s Center for question, “What does hospice. Join her as she examines how reverse mortgages may be a Lansdale and Souderton churches, Metropolitan Ministry. it mean to be a the difference between tasks and The Superfit Family 1-Mile or way to increase peace of mind. invite families to “Come See God” church eagerly await- tools. Later hear 5K Fun Run/Walk Challenge I Sponsored by the Trust Department. during weekday Ty Gibson, co-director/speaker ing the second com- churches and youth Sunday, June 15 I This one-mile morning wor- for Light Bearers Ministry, will dis- ing of Christ?” tell inspiring stories walk sponsored by Adventist Small Group Bible Studies I ship. Enjoy inter- cuss “The Church, Militant and Hartwell’s other seminar is themed that demonstrate how WholeHealth includes a scavenger These weekday study topics include: active discus- Triumphant.” Learn about God’s “A Second Coming Church and the God is using them to hunt for kids as they learn more “A People After God’s Own Heart” sions about mis- plan for leading His Gospel of Pants.” complete the task. about health, fitness, and living with Dave Bower; “The Sanctuary: conceptions of church into its final “superfit.” Registration forms avail- Then and Now” with Fred Morgan; Jesus, whether triumphant phase. Don Bonchack is the Volunteer Laurie Mumma will discuss how able at www.awhn.org or Locating. “Mission Requires CASH” with Sue Christ is a Then listen weekday and Donations to start a Children’s Ministries pro- Shobe; and “The Sealing of God’s Christian, and evenings as Gibson Program coordinator gram, develop staff and volunteers, ABC Book Sale I Sunday, June People” with Kerry Stahl. Get more other topics. presents “Images at for the Federal and make an inter- 15, BMA Gymnasium I This is the information at Locating. War,” where he will explore the Emergency esting program for biggest camp meeting ABC sale conflicting images of God at war in Management Agency. children. Mumma is ever! Great deals on books and Hispanic Camp Meeting our world and how the true image He will present director of the vegetarian products. will prevail at last. “Adventist Disaster Response: Carlisle church’s Critical to End-Time Events?” quickly growing Free Senior Luncheon I Hispanic Camp Meeting I Sabbath, June William Shea, a retired seminary Children’s Church program. Sunday, June 15, Blue Mountain 21, Chapel I El Doctor Frank González, professor, will share “Studies From Maitland DiPinto, Elementary, Reservations Required graduado con summa cum laude del Daniel” as he looks at biblical history co-coordinator for I The Trust Department invites sen- Seminario Teológico de la Universidad de and prophecy and how the two Hope for Humanity iors over 65 to this second annual Andrews, es el Orador/Director del programa meet in this morning series, week- for the North Don’t Forget! luncheon. Discover what your internacional radial y televisivo de La Voz de la days in the chapel. American Division, The conference website is full “Senior Powers” have accom- Esperanza (The Voice of Hope) situada en el Then join Shea for will present “Bringing of camp meeting updates and plished in the past few years. To Adventist Media Center en Simi Valley, Calif. “Studies in the Hope to the World.” He will tell the application form needed to RSVP, call (610) 374-8331, ext. 208. Él será el orador principal de nuestro Sanctuary” weekday about the organization’s projects in reserve your spot at camp Campamento Hispano, el Sábado, Junio 21 en afternoons in the girls’ southern Africa. meeting! Visit today: AWHN Van: Screening I la iglesia de la Academia de Blue Mountain. dorm worship room. www.paconference.org. Sunday, June 15 I Check out Adventist WholeHealth’s mobile

56 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 57 PENNSYLVANIA 58 | VISITOR OOA APMEETING CAMP POTOMAC Pr —Bill Miller, tor under our Lord commissionedus to this isthebiblicalmissionthat is notsometemporar in service.Pleaseknowthatthis es whosemembersfindgr and vibrantwithHisenergy. churches radiantwithHis love for holyboldnesstomakeour author andfinisherofourfaith meeting. W you experiencethisyearatcamp you allsoon. war glory. Ilookfor- Lamb inHis have beheldthe say thatwe camp meetingends,weallwill lives. Itismyhopethatwhen make amightydifference inour thatpromisesspiritual journey to the nextlegofjour happen. ing istheplacewhere thatcan contact withJesus.Campmeet- that power, we mustcomein lives toenterthiswork.T We needpowerandchanged for sinfulpeopletograspalone. task intheworld,buttoolarge healthy A esident y W Let’s unitetofindrevival for d toseeing . It’ across ourconference terri- n excitementisspreading e’re onamissiontocreate take. It’ s anexcitementwehope , disciple-makingchur Welcome e wanttolookthe s themostexciting y pr ney o get ogram; . Itisa eat joy ch- Shenandoah ValleyAcademy Behold theLamb first forthe best knownasatelevisionspeaker, numbering inthethousands.Heis the globewithresulting baptisms in mor Finley hasmadehismark,havingled Evangelism. Evangelismiswhere Center forGlobal and director forits Adventist Church wide Seventh-day dent fortheworld- general vicepresi- Barry C.Black Mark A.Finley lite series. inter 20 years,andmostrecently forthree and numer Commendation Medals(two awards), medals), NavyandMarineCorps Meritorious ServiceMedal(two the LegionofMeritMedal,Defense Navy DistinguishedSer personal decorationsincludedthe As rear admiral,his of NavyChaplains. car ing hisdistinguished than 27years,end U.S. Navyformore Black ser Prior tohisCapitolHillposition, position he’s heldsinceJuly2003. oftheU.S. Senate,a 62nd chaplain paign, andser eer astheChief national “Net”evangelismsatel- e than100campaignsar ved inthe Speakers ous unitawar It IsWritten vice medals. is a Mn h,isthe DMin,PhD, , - vice Medal, telecast for ds, cam- ound television show hosts MVI’s weekly stor (MVI)whereInternational heservesas president ofMaranathaVolunteers creative ministry. editor worked asapastor, administrator, professional photography. Duerksen world. Heisalsowellknownforhis Maranatha pr as “storycatchers”whiletravelingto wife, Br stories. Heandhis variety ofarticlesand Bill Kilgore Stories Maranatha Mission Dick Duerksen develop str tinues tohelpstudentsandlay leaders Columbia UnionCollegegraduate con- Market, Va. This Academy inNew Shenandoah Valley as chaplainat including fouryears campus chaplain, a districtpastorand tion, Kilgor Before enteringhighereduca- (Texas). AdventistUniversity Southwestern year ofteachingtheologyat education. positions inpastoralministrytohigher many livesinavarietyofwaysfrom his yteller , planner, and consultantfor I enda, work and authorsa . Duerksen June 17-21 e ser onger pr He iscurrently inhis19th , DMin,ThD,hastouched oject sitesar ved as is assistanttothe eaching skills. MAY 2008 MAY ound the 2 | 008 59 Seminars Adult Schedule P

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P giveness. Forgiveness approach to sermon you toward an under- and your church. is foundational to the construction that standing of your par- Christian faith and allows individuals to ticular spiritual gifts, leading to a The Sanctuary and the Mission of community. It also work together in fulfilling, lifelong ministry for Christ. the Church I Robert Banks, con- impacts physical and developing skills for ference ministerial director, will emotional health. This seminar preaching. Disaster Preparedness I Bob explain the meaning of the sanctu- shows why we benefit from choos- Mitchell, conference Disaster ary as a revelation of the mission of ing to forgive, and how to forgive Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts I Response coordinator, will present a Christ to save the sincerely, no matter how deeply you Patrick Williams, pastor of the new disaster preparedness course world, and the part have been hurt. Cornerstone church in Herndon, from the Adventist Community we play in reaching a lost world. The great commission is as old as the plan of salva- Sabbath Musical Concert tion in the heart of God. Learn what application this has for Adventists in The Wedgwood Trio was formed in autumn 1964 the last days. at Newbold College in England where members were studying. Bob Summerour was from north Growing Disciples I Bonita Georgia, while Jerry Hoyle and Don Vollmer hailed Shields, editor of the Sabbath from the mountains of western North Carolina. With School Bible Study Guides, will be Summerour alternately on five-string banjo and asking questions like: lead guitar, Hoyle on the string bass and harmoni- What does it mean to ca, and Vollmer on guitar, the trio sang its way be a disciple? How through the British Isles and Europe, and over the does a person grow next five years in every part of the United States, as a disciple? What performing at colleges, churches, convocations, does a growing disci- and camp meetings. ple look like? Summerour is a psychiatrist, Hoyle a clinical psy- Whether you are a Lessons from the Book of Acts on that becoming like Christ is more chologist, and Vollmer a pastor, all living within miles new Christian or have been one a Discipleship Church I David than a wish, it’s God’s desire for us. of each other in Southern California. However, one your entire life, exploring these Ripley remembers the amazing Through everyday spiritual practices, weekend or so a month, and during their vacations, questions will reap great rewards in events that happened in the early we can be everything God desires. they are off together again somewhere in the world, your relationship with Christ. church relating to discipleship. Can still sharing those favorite, familiar Wedgwood they happen today? Come and Children’s Ministries I The chil- songs. Potomac is proud to have them share their Becoming a Disciple and Living to study lessons for today’s church dren’s divisions will be focusing on ministry during camp meeting. Enjoy It I David Ripley, pastor of from the Book of Acts. He encour- the life of Jesus and what it’s like the Austin (Texas) First church, ages attendees to read through Acts to experience times and customs wants to know if your church has a in preparation for the class. from His day. Games, crafts, Potomac Praise is a select male ensemble from culture of discipleship or member- stories, and music will reflect within the conference. They will gather for an excit- ship? Do you know Mirror Image: Recreated in His Jerusalem at the time of Christ. ing first-time performance. Professional musicians how to be a disciple Image I Dean Most importantly, teachers and Michael Dortch, Joe Fordham, Javier Gonzalez, Dan before you do the Waterman, pastor of leaders will emulate His love and Pabon, Desmond Pierre-Louis, Brian Ringer, Clever ministry of one? the Chesapeake, attention to the young ones under Salazar, and Ronald Woodfork, accompanied by Discipleship is for all Redeeming Grace their care. Parents are welcome to Rick Labate and under the direction of Joelle Ringer, the followers of Christ. Fellowship, and accompany their child on an imagi- will share a variety of music to the glory of God. You can live and enjoy Portsmouth churches nary journey through heaven on being a disciple! in Virginia, proposes Sabbath afternoon. Both groups perform on Saturday at 3 p.m.

60 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 61 C A MAY 2008 M O

T Joint Worship With Pine Forge Academy Inspires Students O

P t is always exciting when guests come to visit. Whether family or friends, Ia large or small group, I look forward to and enjoy company. Plans are made, food is prepared, the house is cleaned; you make sure everything is ready. This was certainly the atmosphere as our student body anticipated the visit of students and staff from Pine Forge Academy (PFA) for ves- pers. Though the two schools are just 30 miles apart, and though they have both been in operation for more than 50 years, the two had never come together in worship prior to this school year. This visit took a great deal of preparation. Chaplains Ricardo Woolcock from PFA and our own David Ferguson brought student leaders from each school together to brainstorm and plan the vespers program. There were songs to Carmela Payne of BMA, Kedeen Okumu- choose, talks to plan, skits to create, all done by our students! They were Camerra from Pine Forge Academy (PFA), thrilled to have this opportunity, and they put their very best into the event. Salome Owusu-Frimpong of BMA, and When the day finally arrived, and the PFA group came to Jessica Page of PFA enjoyed the opportu- nity to socialize and praise the Lord during our campus, you could feel the excitement. We had come their schools’ second joint worship. together to praise God, and praise God we did! The joy of the music that was presented was incredible. The passion of the speakers was intense. The message of the drama was clear. The energy throughout the evening was high, and the praises were even higher. Many students have shared with me what a powerful worship experience it was for them and that we must Spencer R. Hannah do this again. All I can say to that is Amen! Principal

Class of 2009 Performs “Made for Music”

he junior class recently presented a program titled teacher, the unique variety of T“Made for Music” as part of Junior Presentation week- songs was tied together with end. The program featured a series of musical vignettes themes of love and humor. highlighting selections from classic musicals such as My Nearly all class members Fair Lady and were involved in the produc- The Sound of tion, planning, organizing, Music, as well acting, or musicianship. The as popular program closed with the songs from the students singing their class first half of the song, an original piece written 20th century. by several class members, Under the followed by the unveiling of direction of the class banner. Nancy A big thanks goes out to Manente, art, all the parents, students, Juniors Sabrina Desir, Katie Paris, Carly home eco- and sponsors who helped Emily Ferguson and Jeff Baker Reed, and Salome Owusu-Frimpong perform nomics, and make this excellent evening perform “Lonely Goatherd” “Wouldn’t it Be Loverly” from My Fair Lady. textiles possible.—Dan Wagner (’09) from Sound of Music.

62 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 63 MAY 2008

Students Take Leadership Roles at Music Fest

f you fail to read this article because you think it is responsibility of Ijust a recap of the same type of event that gets writing, editing, reported in the same way, you will miss a very impor- and producing a tant secret. It has been well reported that more than video introduc- 140 students from all over Pennsylvania in grades 5 tion; a junior through 10 recently participated in choral, band, and girl—Emily Academic Excellence Honored at Awards Chapel individual performances during the two-day Music Ferguson—the arious academic departments at Columbia Union “We celebrated excellence today in our students and Fest. Many people also know that the students responsibility College (CUC) presented students with awards and their academic achievements,” said interim academic vice “endured” repeated practice in a 180-plus-member of reading the V scholarships for their outstanding academia, leadership, president Joan Francis. Recognition was also given to choir; countless stops and starts in band; and long script; and and community service during a recent awards chapel. juniors and seniors who ranked in the top 10 percent of lines in the café, but those are not the undisclosed another junior Among them were 25 full-time, first-year students who their class and held good academic and social standing. details of this year’s event. boy—Justin Senior Joseph Walters played percussion each had a 3.5 GPA or above. They also received nomi- During the ceremony, the newest honor society on Even the fact that students made friends, laughed, McAuliffe—the with Jacob Fowler from Blue Mountain nation into the National Freshman Honors Society campus, known as Lambda Pi Eta, Chi Pi, was intro- took pictures, ran through a giant inflatable obstacle job of accom- Elementeary School.. known as Phi Eta Sigma. duced. This group honors communication students who course, got a rousing “Amen!” during the sacred wor- panying the achieve excellence in their studies within their discipline. ship hour, or felt nervous during individual perform- choir. Countless other students also joined in playing Students were very excited about their peers’ and singing. In addition, BMA student resident assis- accomplishments. “It was nice to see the students tants were entrusted with helping to see that our being celebrated for their hard work,” said Louri Aaron, guests were comfortable and well rested. senior Counseling Psychology major. This year’s festival is a reminder that BMA isn’t just Keynote speaker Alayne Thorpe, vice president for preparing leaders for tomorrow; it is opening doors for education at Griggs University and International them to be leaders today. Through Sergio Manente and Academy, challenged students to be curious, inspira- David Ferguson’s unique leadership program, Paul tional, enthusiastic, and, more importantly, to under- Matthews and Chuck Castle’s work program, the stand their faith. She also encouraged students to take National Honor Society sponsored by Doug Stewart, a proactive role in helping grow the church. “The the Aerial Aires gymnastics team under the direction of Adventist Church needs the involvement of graduates Danny Vargas, music touring groups under Engen and and students in local churches, communities, and the Flores, or the Learning Support Center led by Tracy Many students were honored for their academic achievement political environment,” she said. Dawes, students are being encouraged to unleash their during an awards chapel service. God-given talents in a way that will impact their world and honor the Holy God. So that’s the secret of this year’s Music Fest: acad- Kristen Kramer and Emily Schock, from Blue Mountain emy students living lives of influence. To find out how Professor Publishes Book on Black Missionaries Elementary School, were excited to participate in the weekend you can unleash your child’s abilities, visit www.bma.us. arol Hammond, PhD (below), a CUC adjunct Hammond and her husband, James, former chair of events of Music Fest. Their tomorrow will never be the same!—David Morgan Cprofessor, recently wrote Precious Memories of CUC’s Department of Psychology, served as missionaries Missionaries of Color, a in Africa for 13 years, and she included several of their ances, did not make this activity unique. You might book about the lives of experiences in the book. “We thought we were going think that the secret of Music Fest is that two African-American mission- there to serve them but extremely talented musicians directed the partici- aries. The 460-page interacting with the people pants: Eric Engen (band), and Hector Flores (choral), Coming paperback is a compilation drew us closer to the Lord,” but as special as these gentlemen are, they are not EVENTS of letters and stories col- said Hammond. “We saw the secret. The unique yet seldom-mentioned part of May lected from more than 100 what it was like to give our Music Fest is how it comes together and flows under missionaries of color from lives to those who needed the direction of … teenagers! 4, 5 Academy Days 1892 to present day. us and it enriched our lives.” The reason this fact is seldom the focus is because 23-25 Graduation Weekend According to Hammond, Proceeds from the sale Blue Mountain Academy has an established environ- the idea for the project of the book will go toward ment that assumes its students can be entrusted with August sprang from conversations with long-time friends scholarships for students responsibilities that most adults would cringe at giv- 18 2008-09 School Year Begins who recounted similar experiences of sharing their who desire to do the work ing to a teenager. Because its mission is to provide a faith with people in other countries. of God. The book can be distinctly Seventh-day Adventist education that leads “There were some marvelous experiences that we felt purchased at amazon.com students into lives of service for God, they are com- Communiqué is published in the Visitor by Blue Mountain Academy had to be shared,” said Hammond. “The book is written or through you local fortable giving a junior girl—in this case, Katie Paris— 2363 Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 I Phone: (610) 562-2291 Fax: (610) 562-8050 I Principal, Spencer Hannah I Editor, Kathleen for everybody, and I hope it will inspire others to share Adventist Book Center. the responsibility of co-coordinating all aspects of Sutton I E-mail: [email protected] I www.bma.us I Copy Editor, their faith and embark on mission trips of their own.’” —PR Staff the weekend; a junior boy—Richard Morgan—the Louise Corbin

64 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 65 Filipino American Club Hosts Culture Night MAY 2008

he Filipino American Student Association (FASA), one of CUC’s most Tactive campus clubs, hosted its second annual Philippine Culture Night in the atrium of the campus’ Sligo church. An opening reception featured a variety of delicious Filipino cuisine, includ- ing fresh butter lettuce and pansit wraps, egg rolls, cassava pudding, can- taloupe tea, and more. Club members used a skit to explain the Filipino cul- ture and heritage. Lloyd Yutuc, director of CUC’s bookstore and FASA faculty sponsor, and his wife, Ellen, helped prepare the food and organize the event. Helping Our Children Be Ready for Christ’s Return “It’s an important event that shares the rich heritage of the Philippines,” ur senior pastor recently preached a sermon on the second coming. It was right on target, the focus where it explains David Hughes, junior Health and Fitness Management major. “It is needed to be. Are we ready for Jesus to come? At Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA), a core part of our a fun, interactive, educational experience that is meant for all.” O mission statement reads: “To provide a distinctively Seventh-day Adventist education …” As we near the end of At the end of the night, the audience was invited to join participants up another school year, it is with deep satisfaction that I know our teachers have been teaching the distinctive mes- front in a cultural song and dance. “It was nice to remember the traditions and CUC students perform a traditional sage of the Adventist Church. It is so comforting to hear a second-grader say, “I love Jesus and I get back in touch with my heritage,” said Joy Casey, director of the School of Filipino dance with bamboo sticks during want Him to come back soon,” or to watch a junior take a stand for Jesus Christ in front of her Graduate and Professional Studies MBA program.—Michael Martell the Philippine Culture Night. peers. These are examples of what it means to be ready for His soon return. The end-time clock is moving closer to that glorious event, and it is so comforting for me to know that my children are hearing the same message at school, home, and church. I challenge Halcyon Hall Hosts First Mother you to consider the messages that your children are receiving. Do whatever it takes to bring them and Daughter Weekend “Xtreme” Program into alignment. If your child is in an Adventist school, make a point of thanking their Brian Kittleson Offers One-Week teacher for the daily commitment they make to your child and the message of our church. Principal he women at Halcyon Hall College Courses recently hosted the first Mother T The School of Graduate and and Daughter Weekend. Under the Professional Studies (SGPS) will title “The Master’s Jewels,” the offer three-credit college courses event was designed for all female in one week through a program Basketball Players students living both on and off called Xtreme PSP. Those who campus. The spirit-filled weekend Travel to Texas enroll can complete their general featured uplifting worship services education requirements and take pencerville’s varsity basketball teams recently and special activities. one step closer to completing traveled to Keene, Texas, to participate in the “We wanted female students to S their degrees. Program dates are annual basketball tournament sponsored by know how precious they are in Crystal Courtney, a senior biology major, May 11-16, June 8-12, and July Southwestern Adventist University. This year, there God’s eyes and in ours,” said and her mother enjoy their time together. 13-18. To register, contact the were 24 teams in each division competing, 12 girls Adrienne Matthews, dean of SGPS at (877) 246-2225 or and 12 boys. The Spencerville Hornets competed in women. “The process of becoming night vespers service. The event [email protected]. the large school category. a jewel is intense, and some of our culminated on Sunday with a Spencerville boys took second place overall and young women have been through luncheon held in the Columbia were undefeated until the championship game on intense situations.” Union Conference banquet hall in Saturday night. Spencerville girls placed fourth overall Matthews planned the event Columbia, Md. At the luncheon, and won the Spirit Award for exhibiting qualities of SAA’s Lady Hornets were excited to earn the Spirit Award. along with Nemeka Mason, first- CALENDAR speaker Debbie Eisele (left), pastor teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship at all times year residence life coordinator. at the campus’ Sligo church, chal- during their games and interactions with others. Wendy Wray, Women’s Ministries May lenged attendees to remember the Fourteen parents and two alumni also made the director for the Metropolitan church 2-4 Graduation Weekend value that God has for all of His trip to support the SAA students. “The character, in Hyattsville, Md., offered the 11-16 Xtreme PSP Class children. Jean Warden, vice presi- behavior, and talents of our students were wonder- keynote address during the Friday 12 Summer Session I Starts dent of student life and retention, ful,” remarked one parent. All students agreed that 26 Memorial Day—No Classes, hopes that the weekend will the weekend was a fantastic experience to meet new Offices Closed become an annual event. friends, visit with old ones, and connect—spiritually 31 CUC Sabbath “We want to help students and physically—with their peers. embrace the idea that they have

jewel-like qualities, and value, and The Gateway is published in the Visitor that they have a rightful place in by the Columbia Union College God’s kingdom,” said Matthews. 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 SAA’s varsity boys basketball players placed Phone: (800) 835-4212 I www.cuc.edu second overall at the annual tournament sponsored The next Mother and Daughter Weymouth Spence, EdD, President I Weekend is scheduled for March Editor, Tanisha Greenidge by Southwestern Adventist University (Texas). 27-29, 2009.—PR Staff

66 | VISITOR MAY 2008 | 67 SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY Students Tune in to Christ at Annual Retreat HAPPENINGS nd so, I petition to you that we get back to the basics. Ladies and gentlemen, MAY 2008 www.shenandoahvalleyacademy.org A this is a Bible.” Gathered in the smoky lodge basement at Mt. Aetna Camp in Hagerstown, Md., more than 70 Spencerville Adventist Academy youth recently mused over the simplicity of this Honorable Guest Treats Ringers to Rare Workshop retreat opener. Elementary though it seemed, the weekend’s message yielded a challeng- ing and profound effect. Strangers from the school halls turned into prayer partners, filling chain of God-promptings culminated in an event “He was a lot different than I expected; not stern and the building with the Holy Spirit. An energetic hum of blended voices filled the room as Athat began only as a dream for the Shenandoah sober, but really nice, fun, and out there.” Valley Academy (SVA) Handbell Ensemble and their The concert on students used their imaginations to discuss thought-provoking Bible study questions. Sophomore Emily director, Cynthia Coston. The event was an on-cam- Sabbath afternoon After an afternoon of community outreach, students eagerly shared tales of the Mastrapa presented spe- miracles of serving others in Christ’s name. New life sprung up on dry bones. Filled with cial music during the SAA pus clinic with arguably the greatest name in the hand- featured McChesney’s hope and a purpose, an army awakened. The message was simple, the mission clear: retreat at the Mt. Aetna bell world: Kevin McChesney. This composer and compositions, some of With a solid foundation, we are more than the future of the church; we are the church. Camp in Hagerstown, Md. arranger of handbell music has more than 700 titles in which he conducted. print. The ensemble has admired his music for a many Among the comments years and performed many of his compositions. To shared with the audi- National Honor Society Inducts New Members them McChesney had ence, McChesney become “the person said, “We began ecently Spencerville’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) was to know” in the hand- rehearsing at 9 a.m. pleased to induct 17 new members (pictured), with a total membership R bell world. yesterday, and by 9:10 now at 43. “We are proud of our students who display the qualities of Back in September I knew that I was not scholarship, leadership, service, and character that is so valued by the 2007, an exciting but working with a youth NHS,” said NHS sponsor Nathan Hess. SVA Handbell Ensemble director improbable thought group; I was working Cynthia Coston sent a DVD to Congratulations to the new members: Teddy Griffin, Benjamin Herzel, occurred to Coston: with a group of musi- handbell guru Kevin McChesney that Meagan Hess, Addison Hudgins, Brady Knott, Kaiya Kretschmar, Robert cians.” He added, resulted in a workshop with him. Machado, Cassie Marroquin, Benjamin Mohn, Lisa Poirier, Sarah Quimby, “They gave 10,000 Jezreel Siarez, Ethan Snider, Andrew Stevens, Dana Straub, Meagan percent all day. I think Thompson, and Hosanna Tran. it’s because they are lit up from within.” “Wouldn’t it be great McChesney was so impressed with the group and Prospective Students Experience Academy Life to have McChesney their director that he extended to them a rare invitation work with us at SVA?” to come to Colorado Springs to work with his group, he strong and welcoming spirit straws and team taco building, Everyone at SAA looks forward to By December, after perform, and hold area clinics. “This group is poised on Tof Spencerville Adventist were followed by a worship service welcoming these students back “an ongoing conversa- the edge of something,” claimed McChesney. “They Academy’s staff and high school presented by the Student Council. and hopes they are excited about tion with God,” Coston have the capacity to change the handbell world.” leaders was ready as approximately Juniors Justin Calhoun and Jordan the prospect of attending the felt impressed to send As great a challenge as a trip to Colorado seems, the 60 students cautiously entered the Roe presented a video introduction school in the fall.—Rod Kerbs a DVD of the group to Sophomore Jordan Ross concen- group has learned not to underestimate divine workings. trates on the music. SAA gym recently to attend they prepared featuring the teach- the handbell guru. They have seen in this experience the clear hand of Academy Day 2008. Following reg- ing staff and SAA programs. Visiting McChesney later told God. They cannot wait to see what will happen next. istration and refreshments, the students participated in a small the group “I receive many invitations, but after viewing morning moved quickly as students group scavenger hunt, giving them CALENDAR the DVD, I had an intuition—a ‘God-intuition’—about an overview of the campus. this invitation.” made new friends and renewed old May acquaintances. Short icebreakers, Opportunities were also given for A date opened in unexpected ways and he traveled including towers built of drinking the visitors to compete for academ- from his home in Colorado to the SVA campus for an 29 8th-Grade Graduation ic and extracurricular scholarships. intense workshop with the ensemble. The group spent a 30 Senior Consecration The Music Department, which concentrated Friday rehearsing with the composer of the 31 Senior Baccalaureate included bells, choir, and band, per- works they love. “To have the tangible presence of the formed a stellar show and a pre- music from our pages,” said Coston, “that just fills my June view of this year’s musical, Annie. heart. This experience will be with the ensemble for the Following lunch, SAA’s Acrosquad rest of their lives.” She added, “We also found incredible 1 Senior Commencement support in what has always been our main goal: to bring performed amazing feats of agility SVA’s ringers enjoyed their time with composer Kevin McChesney glory to God. His Christian experience, the way he want- and strength and then scholarship and look forward to future experiences with him. Spotlight is published in the Visitor ed the music to impact the listener, was so in line with awards were presented. The day by the Spencerville Adventist Academy ended with a slideshow that cap- 15930 Good Hope Rd., Silver Spring, our philosophy. It was a true Christian connection.” Happenings is published in the Visitor by Shenandoah Valley MD 20905 I Phone: (301) 421-9101 tured the day’s events accompa- Sophomore Emily Myers says of the experience, “I Academy I 234 West Lee Highway, New Market, VA 22844 www.spencervilleacademy.org nied by background music from the liked the way his illustrations made us laugh, but still Phone: (540) 740-3161 I Principal, Dale Twomley, PhD Visiting students enjoyed a variety of Principal, Brian Kittleson E-mail: [email protected] activities at Academy Days 2008. newly formed SAA Jazz Band. Editor, Heidi Wetmore revolved around God.” Junior Kristen Dickerhoff (pic- www.shenandoahvalleycademy.org tured above right with senior Tucker Coston) added,

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ducation is about ministry, and Takoma Academy’s (TA) distinct ministry is to offer Seventh-day Adventist edu- Ecation. As we approach the end of time and Christ’s soon return, a lot of questions are being raised about the importance of Adventist education. “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons” (1 Tim. 4:1, NIV). Surveys always confirm the excellence of our education and its performance above the public sector, yet there is still a lack of commitment. Some people prefer sending their children to other Christian schools or public schools because of the multitude of programs they offer, most of which Adventist schools cannot afford. I don’t believe that’s how things should be. Nonetheless, TA will continue to share its academic excellence without compromise, and we pray that C. Dunbar Henri the commitment to Adventist education will grow despite the devil’s attempts to weaken it. Principal NEWS 16 Inducted Into National Honor Society ministries. Oliver and his wife, Congratulations are in order for the new members of Elaine, have two children who are TA’s National Honor Society (NHS) chapter: Ryan TA graduates: Jessica (’05) and Cephas, Tamanda Chanza, Tiffany Coates, Luke Hecht, Julian (’08). Steven Holness, Ashley Horne, Whitney Hucks, Kelsea Commencement on Sunday, Malin, Elyssa Nascimento, Noelle Reid, Darnell Robin, June 8, will take place in the Rachel Rupert, Cheryl Simpson, Brandon Singh, school’s J.P. Laurence Auditorium, Lashawn Thomas, and Sheri Thorn. The celebratory starting at 10 event included a complimentary dinner for inductees, a.m. The guest their parents, and friends put on by NHS leadership speaker will be Washington and a subsequent induction service was filled with Johnson II (left), Message magazine messages by school and NHS leaders. editor. Johnson’s pastoral ministry spans more than two decades. He currently serves as a chaplain (Lieutenant Commander) in the U.S. Navy Reserve assigned to the Naval District in Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Joyce, are parents to 9-year-old Washington III. Calendar

May Graduation Services Planned 4 SAT Testing TA’s upcoming graduation will be filled with blessings 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week as usual. The weekend begins with Consecration at 7 Asian Pacific Assembly Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., at 7 p.m., Friday, 15, 18 Fine Arts Spring Production June 6. The Sabbath morning Baccalaureate will also 19 Finance and Board Appreciation Dinner take place at Sligo church, starting at 11:15 a.m. The 22 Junior/Senior Banquet guest speaker will be Willie Oliver (top, right), Family 28 Academic Awards Assembly Ministries director for the North American Division 30 Spring Picnic (NAD). Oliver’s 20 years of service to the Adventist Spiritual Dedication Service, 7 p.m. Church have included being a youth and senior pastor, TA Today is published in the Visitor by Takoma Academy a conference and union director for Youth and Family 8120 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 I Phone: (301) 434-4700 Ministries, and NAD director of Pathfinder and Camp Principal, C. Dunbar Henri I www.ta.edu

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COUNTRY LIVING IN MOVING? ORLANDO SHORT-TERM ADRA ANNUAL SHENANDOAH VALLEY SOUTHERN MARYLAND: Special Adventist rates and RENTAL HOME: OFFERING, MAY 10. ACADEMY (SVA) May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 Jn 7 Rambler for sale on 5 wooded THE CARRENO guarantees! Air Van Lake front cottage, sleeps 2-6. ADRA has prepared a packet of will host a dessert reception for acres. 3BR, 2.5BA, with finished CONNECTION NorthAmerican is a nationwide Newly redecorated, 3BR, 2BA. special materials for this year’s all SVA alumni during Potomac basement (BR, BA, REC RM); Real Estate Team mover. Whether you're moving Free access to swimming pool, Disaster, Famine and Relief Conference Camp Meeting Friday, Baltimore 8:08 8:15 8:21 8:26 8:31 deck; and two-car garage; stand- a few items or a truckload, don't tennis courts, TV, DVD, VCR, Offering (DFRO) May 10, with a June 20, at 6 p.m., in the former by generator. Near Breath of Life Your Best Resource for move before calling Air Van. It washer/dryer. 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Chesapeake conferences. She Celeste Ryan Blyden I Editor was preceded in death by her Beth Michaels I Associate Editor for Newsletters Bind Us Together, Lord husband, John E. Kelchner. Kelly Butler Coe I Art Director & Designer

Survivors include: daughters, Sandra Jones I Copy Editor & Bulletin Board Editor Elizabeth Gerety of Damacus, Ore.; Bonnie Jean Hannah of Orlando, Fla., and Carol Barney PUBLISHING BOARD: Dave Weigley (chair), Celeste Ryan ne of the things I enjoyed most of Martinsburg, W.Va.; six Blyden (secretary), Raj Attiken, Seth Bardu, Larry Boggess, about traveling to South Africa grandchildren, and 13 great- Charles Cheatham, José Cortés, J. Neville Harcombe, Ray Hartwell, James L. Lewis, Bill Miller, Rob Vandeman O grandchildren. was going to church. Here I was KILMER, FREDERICK T., MISSION STATEMENT 15 airplane hours and six car hours away born October 1, 1956, in The Visitor provides news and information, resources for effective ministry, and insight on issues with a spiritual focus to help people from home, family, friends, my cat, Carbondale, Pa.; died October 7, celebrate God's transforming grace in preparation for His return. 2007, in a logger accident. He my iPhone, and life as I know it. The was a member of the COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY Tunkhannock (Pa.) church, where ADVENTISTS I 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 people spoke 11 different languages (888) 4-VISITOR I http://www.columbiaunion.org he had served as an elder. Even (“Sawubona” means hello in Zulu), drove though he was a teenager at the Free to Columbia Union members. All others—$15 per year. time, in 1972, he assisted in the COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE on the “wrong” side of the road (blame the English for that), and building of the church doing Dave Weigley President ate white porridge (reminiscent of southern-style grits) as a sta- whatever he could do. He was J. Neville Harcombe Executive Secretary a graduate of Blue Mountain Seth Bardu Treasurer ple. But when I got to church it seemed I had come home. There Academy, Hamburg, Pa. He was Frank Bondurant Vice President/Ministry Development the son of Frederick Sr. and Hamlet Canosa Vice President/Education were Pathfinders marching,lots of music veggie meats for Sabbath lunch, bap- Vernice Kilmer of Nicholson, Pa. Walter Carson Vice President/General Counsel/PARL tisms, and music— . I knew I was with family when He is also survived by his wife, Edward Motschiedler Special Asst. to the President Rebecca Grimaud Kilmer; sons Celeste Ryan Blyden Asst. to the President/Communication they started singing “Higher Ground.” Though the members Rubén Ramos Asst. to the President/Multilingual Min. Jason (Heidi) Kilmer of Erie, Pa. Harold Greene Information Technology sang in various languages, I knew the tune and happily added to and Calvin (Michelle) Kilmer of Curtis Boore Plant Services Oregon City, Ore.; his daughter, Peggy Lee Revolving Fund the cacophony of praise. Elissa (Ken) Jacob of Duncan, Carol Wright Undertreasurer S.C.; four grandchildren, Collin It reminded me of my childhood in upstate New York, where and Ashton Kilmer and Seth CONFERENCES every Friday night my father would take to the piano to lead and Bodhi Jacobs; his brother ALLEGHENY EAST: Charles L. Cheatham, President; Robert Booker, Richard Kilmer of Springville, Pa.; Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. us in what seemed like an endless concert for heaven that typi- his sisters, Deborah Benedick, Tel. (610) 326-4610 I www.myalleghenyeast.com of Tunkhannock, and Shelly ALLEGHENY WEST: James L. Lewis, President; Bryant Taylor, cally started with “Day is (Jeffery) Gaul of Virginia; and Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. Dying in the West.” I can’t several nieces and nephews. Tel. (614) 252-5271 I www.awcsda.com CHESAPEAKE: Rob Vandeman, President; (vacant), Visitor say I looked forward to it, Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. but it definitely became part Are you a Tel. (410) 995-1910 MOUNTAIN VIEW: Larry Boggess, President; Brian Jones, Visitor of my DNA. And now that I professional Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. student, Tel. (304) 422-4581 I www.mtviewconf.org have my own home, where NEW JERSEY: José Cortés, President; Laffit Cortés, Austin and I often worship freelancer, Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. or communicator Tel. (609) 392-7131 I www.njcsda.org in front of the computer working in the OHIO: Raj Attiken, President; Nancy Barnett, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. with Doug Batchelor and communication field? Tel. (740) 397-4665 I www.ohioadventist.org Sac Central, I really miss it. PENNSYLVANIA: Ray Hartwell, President; Tamyra Horst, Visitor I print Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. WE ARE FAMILY I broadcast Tel. (610) 374-8331 I www.paconference.org I technology POTOMAC: Bill Miller, President; Don Wood, Visitor I public relations Correspondent; 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. Another song they sangfar in South Africa helped me understand I education Tel. (540) 886-0771 I www.pcsda.org why I felt so at home so from home. The words were, “Bind I radio COLLEGES us together, Lord; Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE: Weymouth Spence, President; JOIN THE Scott Steward, Visitor Correspondent; 7600 Flower Ave., love.” No matter where we go in the world, Adventists are Takoma Park, MD 20912. Tel. (301) 891-4000 I www.cuc.edu Society of KETTERING COLLEGE OF MEDICAL ARTS: Charles Scriven, bound together as a family of believers. We uphold the same doc- Adventist President; Mindy Claggett, Visitor Correspondent; 3737 Southern trines, study the same Sabbath School lesson, sing the same Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8601 I www.kcma.edu Communicators hymns, baptize and do communion the same way, and read the HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: William G. “Bill” Robertson, President same Spirit of Prophecy. Most importantly, you’ll find us focused www.adventistcommunicator.org & CEO; Ray Tetz, Visitor Correspondent; 1801 Research Blvd., Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel. (301) 315-3030 on the same mission—preparing people for Christ’s soon return. www.adventisthealthcare.com And though I often complain that I don’t want to see my church To get information and KETTERING ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: Frank Perez, President electronic newsletters, email: & CEO; Kathryn Stiles, Visitor Correspondent; 3965 Southern left behind, I do cherish the things that make us uniquely and [email protected] Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8167 www.kmcnetwork.org familiarly Adventist—like worship. We may do it differently, and Published by the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day in this age of technology, we may find new ways to do it, but it’s NEXT CONVENTION: Adventists. Printed at the Review & Herald Publishing Association. nice to know we’re all reading—and singing—from the same page. Adventist ® and Seventh-day Adventist ® are the registered trade- Denver marks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists ®. 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