Contents Editorial MAY 2009 JOSÉ H. CORTÉS In Every Issue We Cannot Lose Another Generation

3 | Editorial n alarming report from the Centre for Secular & Postmodern Studies reads: “People are leaving organized churches in biblical proportions; at a rate of 4 | Newsline A 53,000 a week in Europe and North America combined. As a whole, Christians lose 7,600 a day to other religions or irreligion.” The Seventh-day Adventist Church is not immune to this reality. While it’s true that 6 | Potluck we are experiencing great growth in Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (praise God for that!), we need a resurrection in North America and Europe! 17 | Healthcare News I recently visited what would be “the mother church in Israel.” Its pastor, a young Caucasian that had recently moved to the area, came to me almost in tears with two pictures. The first Newsletters picture had been taken on a Sabbath morning many decades ago. It showed a beautiful congregation of kids, youth, and adults. They looked happy, and all the pews were full. 21 Allegheny East The second picture was from the same church, but there were only a small number of gray-haired members sitting in the pews. Those left in that church are precious souls to God, but the painful question 25 Allegheny West remains, where are those children and youth? Will we ever see them in the kingdom of God? 29 Chesapeake As his three children played nearby, the young pastor said, “We cannot lose another generation! News & Features 31 Mountain View We cannot allow it to happen again. What can we do?” 35 New Jersey NO MAGIC FORMULA 8 | State of the Union 37 Ohio There has been extensive research, studies, and polls, and many theoreticians have tried to explain 39 Pennsylvania Beth Michaels this sad reality, as if they could somehow find the magic formula to avoid the losses of generations in 43 Potomac First-term Columbia Union Conference president Dave Weigley our church. The saddest part is that many of our very own pastors and leaders are just sitting down discusses the current condition of our union. How is the poor econ- 47 Blue Mountain Academy waiting for this magic formula, or some remedy that omy affecting our outreach? Are we still tithing? Are we continuing 49 Columbia Union College will cure this burden. But that’s never going to hap- to share the gospel and bring in new members? Will our private 51 Spencerville Adventist pen! No one will come up with the magic formula! We schools thrive? Read his answers, discover his viewpoint, and grasp Academy have a problem in the system, and we have forgotten the recommendations of the founder of the church. what he wants us to remember most. 53 Shenandoah Valley We need to begin by working with our most valuable Academy Plus, find out how the union’s seven departments help make church, treasure—our children and youth—and heed the call school, and member ministry efforts a reality. 54 Takoma Academy of Jesus: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs 59 | Bulletin Board to such as these” (Matt. 19:14, NIV). Many of our congregations don’t give children the 63 | Last Words place they deserve in church. It’s almost as if they are Franklin G. David not welcome, or their presence is bothersome. Sometimes the children’s room is the last room available in the church, the one for storage and old furniture. What message are we sending them? I recently went through some paperwork that read: “VOTED: Do not baptize anyone under 16 years On the Web – Stay old. We recommend waiting until children are old enough to know what they are doing.” It’s no wonder connected to your church family between issues of the Visitor. Stop this church is close to extinction; they signed their death sentence 20 years ago with that vote. If we let by regularly to find news, videos, the kids go, we will never have youth. Without youth, the parents will also disappear—so there goes the podcasts, photo blogs, links to all church. Is that what we want? our organizations, and more. I’m not suggesting we simply improve Children’s Sabbath School or the lesson study. I’m praying that columbiaunion.org a true spiritual revolution occurs in our ministry to children. They are not only the future of the church, but also the “owners of the kingdom of God.” We need a church that will look after our children and

About the Cover: grandchildren—a church where they can grow up happy and prepared for the second coming of Christ. Dave Weigley was photographed We cannot lose another generation! in his office, in Columbia, Md., by James Ferry. José H. Cortés, PsyD, is president of the New Jersey Conference, headquartered in Trenton, N.J.

2 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 3 Newsline Newsline BETH MICHAELS

Two Leaders Given Melashenko served 17 years as ences that are seen in a regular Union Pathfinders will be the Lifetime Awards speaker/director for Voice of classroom,” explained Gillham. Plan for Camporee drill and From the Pulpit Ian Kelly, DMin (center), Prophecy (VOP). Fred Kinsey (bot- Approximately 5,000 Pathfinder marching 10-year associate director for the tom, on right), new VOP speaker/ Pennsylvania Hosts leaders, participants, and guests coordinator; Columbia Union Conference’s director, presented the award. Union “Bible Bowl” from across the Columbia Union and Roger All Christians may agree that prayer is an Office of Education, was recently “It was a humbling, yet thrilling Seven Pathfinder clubs from the are planning to experience Rinehart experience,” stated Melashenko, a (below), head all-powerful shield and awarded the General Conference Allegheny East (AEC), Chesapeake, the “Courage to Stand” 2009 the origin of uncount- Kettering (Ohio) church member, Ohio, and Pennsylvania confer- International Camporee (campo- area Pathfinder coordinator, is the able blessings. But, of the award. “It was my privilege ences gathered in Gettysburg, Pa., ree.org) in Oshkosh, Wis., August daily, on-site parade coordinator. how many of us truly to take radio into the stratosphere to participate in the annual 11-15. Expected to be the largest Columbia obtain the daily bene- and help fulfill [H.M.S.] Richards’ Columbia Union Pathfinder Bible single, international gathering of Union fits of this overflowing fountain of power? If, for some reason, we dream: ‘To be on the air, every Achievement, or Bible Bowl, hosted Seventh-day Adventist youth— Conference have carelessly let go of our prayer lives, let day, everywhere!’” president by Pennsylvania Conference. 34,000 total attendees—the night- us make the decision today that prayer will be Participants from AEC’s ly presenta- Dave Weigley our first priority every day.—Carmen Esposito, Office of Education Hillside Thunderbirds, tions this will join Potomac Conference Hispanic Women’s Award of Excellence, the second Hosts REACH Training Chesapeake’s Baltimore White year will many confer- Ministries director, speaking at the Beltsville Maranatha (Md.) Spanish church for the North highest award of the Office of The Columbia Union’s Office of Marsh Cloudwalkers and New focus on the ence presidents to host a special American Division Women’s Day of Prayer Education of the worldwide Education recently conducted its Hope Night Hawks, Ohio’s life of Esther. evening program for union atten- Seventh-day Adventist Church. first North American Division Columbus Ghanaian and “Even in dees during the five-day event. Honorees are required to have REACH (Reaching to Educate All Delaware Discoverers, and these poor Union leadership is also funding a applicants with a clinical, profes- served at least 15 years in Children for Heaven) training ses- economic times, people are mak- newly designed pin for all union sional degree, the master’s will Adventist education, and be sion. Fifteen educators, represent- ing a commitment to this impor- participants. Stay tuned for details. equip them to go beyond fighting admired by peers. ing elementary and secondary tant spiritual event,” says Mike Chesapeake, Ohio, Potomac, established disease to actually “In some ways, it is unde- schools in each of the Columbia Stevenson (above), union/Ohio and Pennsylvania conference promoting health. It also gives served, but I am thankful for the Union’s eight conferences, learned Youth Ministries coordinator. “It Pathfinder groups will be hosting students a firm foundation in the gift given by my family, colleagues, how to train others to use the is going to be tremendous!” international camporee guests core areas of public health, and friends,” said Kelly. REACH inclusion model. Several Potomac Conference from Brazil, the Caribbean, including environmental and Larry Blackmer (left), vice presi- leaders will play significant roles Grenada, and England. global health, health administra-

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4 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 5 Potluck BETH MICHAELS What You Bring to the Table What’s New? selection communicates a pro- Did You 50 minutes a day (up from 30) five In the Spotlight > found and timely message that’s times a week. Exercising for shorter One Achord Marriage Ministry Book > firmly grounded Know? duration has health benefits, but in God’s Word.” may not keep the weight off. Silence of the Soul Hope Channel (hopetv.org), the These four You can minimize being over- ancy and I weren’t born happy because I feel that all bit- Robert Kennedy official Seventh-day Adventist whelmed when beginning or knowing how to do mar- terness is gone. It is like a big After contemplating Revelation God-fearing Church television network, is N increasing an exercise program riage. In fact, we did it wrong at burden has fallen from me.” 8:1 about “silence in heaven for guys love to now partnering with DIRECTV for U.S. broadcasting. Now by keeping it simple: Every day times,” admits Gerry Wagoner of Vergniaud Angrand, the the space of half an hour,” Robert share the good news of salvation through concert or at any other 17 million homes—the largest choose an activity that you enjoy his 26-year union with his wife. Wagoners’ former pastor, recalls Kennedy, PhD, satellite TV audience in North gathering they are invited to per- and do it for as long as you like, But a desire to conquer issues in One Achord’s impact: “Their EdD, senior pas- America—can gradually building to 250 minutes their relationship led the Ohio ministry puts a great emphasis tor of Allegheny form. Listen to samples of their access the pro- a week. Over a two-month period, Conference Piqua church mem- on bringing to light the hidden East Conference’s classic or self-penned numbers gram’s predomi- Mary went from no exercise to fit- bers to search the Scriptures. side of couples, either through Church of the like “Gospel State of Mind,” nantly original programming ting in an hour a day. After losing They were amazed to find past experiences or newly devel- Oranges in and order copies, by visiting by turning to 12 pounds and improving many principles that unlock people’s oped habits.” Orange, N.J., says he felt the need their “website for sore eyes”— channel 368! health risks, she now claims hearts. “After our own lives were Although their services are to remind others about thenewearthband.com. she’ll “never go back.” When it changed, we felt a burden to help free, the couple reaps many the importance of comes to exercise, more is better. others find oneness and free- rewards. “It’s fun to look out at silence and special time Magazine > Real Union members of all ages are —Lilly Tryon, MSN, RN, Adventist dom,” recall the Wagoners, who an audience and see couples sit- communing with God. Real is the new Adventist out- invited to submit names, and read WholeHealth Wellness Center have two adult sons. ting far apart from each other on “As people wrestle reach magazine for youth that more, at guidemagazine.org/real. Almost immediately, God the first day, but then sitting as with the demonic dis- builds on Guide’s 55-year history of started sending people their close as possible on the third tractions of the daily ministry to juniors and earliteens. Keeping way. Without formal education day,” adds Nancy. grind—war, sickness, “Real takes Bible truths to children WholeHealth Score in counseling, and using the The Wagoners also counsel “In a world slander, persecution, outside our Bible as their primary resource, pastors, laymen, and singles, where the sounds and so on—it is my hope churches,” says More is Better 2008 Columbia Union the Wagoners started One and in March held their first of words and that they will be able to Guide editor Randy Exercise is probably the most Women’s Ministries Figures Achord in 2004. Since then they seminar for young people on activity have rest their soul and give Fishell, a member important predictor of whether 72,000 have counseled nearly 100 cou- building strong relationships. become so idola- careful attention to God of Chesapeake you will succeed at long-term Approximate number of ples across the United States To contact the Wagoners, write trous, the call for and not be destroyed by Conference’s weight loss and maintenance. Columbia Union female members and as far away as Olso, Norway. to [email protected]. ‘silence’ seeks to the noise that is about Willow Brook Physical activity raises metabo- One husband touched by —LaTasha Betts Hewitt remind us to pause them,” says the experi- church in lism levels, burns excess calories, 84 Number of baptisms by their ministry wrote, “I am so to contemplate the enced author. Boonsboro, Md. “We especially controls your appetite, and helps Adventist women intensity of the The book is available want to involve young people in keep stress levels manageable. divine.”—Robert at most major book- sharing Real with their classmates, Even so, many people exercise 23 Kennedy in Silence stores or at xlibris.com. neighbors, and friends—young regularly and still struggle with Number of reclaimed members of the Soul Read and find quiet rest. people who need to know Jesus.” their weight. Recently, the 231 The monthly publication tar- American College of Sports Number of evangelistic and CD > gets ages 10 to 14 and contains Medicine revised the guidelines other meetings held The New Earth Band true stories, puzzles, fun facts, for the amount of weekly physical 22 “Our music is a bouncy, and Bible studies. Guide has set a activity necessary for “significant” Number of training events held down-home blend of country goal of collecting 10,000 names, weight loss and maintenance, rec- with subscriptions paid for ommending at least 250 minutes 6,854 and southern gospel,” explains Number of female Adventists Lee Schappell, one of the four through donations. Columbia (up from 150) of exercise a week or attending above meetings band members hailing from 453 Pennsylvania Conference’s Number of female guests Reading Hampden Heights and Only an Adventist … might recall attending above meetings Reading Kenhorst Boulevard looking for angels outside the movie theater. Source: Shirley Benton, Columbia Union churches. About their first, Women’s Ministries Coordinator self-titled CD he adds, “Each The Wagoner Clan: Dylan, Nancy, Gerry, and Nathan

6 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 7 President ৶ Multilingual Ministries director, shared informa- COLUMBIA UNION tion about some lay training events taking place MINISTRIES AND SERVICES Dave Weigley on the in a number of our conferences. He also reported that Ohio and Pennsylvania conference leadership he Columbia Union Conference assists its eight are doing a new School of Theology and Tconference territories, not only through the leader- Discipleship within their territories. Another ship of its three executive officers—Dave Weigley, pres- of the example is Pennsylvania Conference’s Equipping ident; Neville Harcombe, executive secretary; and Seth STATE University. Many other conferences are very Bardu, treasurer—but also through its seven depart- focused on equipping lay people. And lay people ment heads. Below are highlights of their recent efforts: are stepping up to say, ‘Hey! It’s time we get involved in sharing the message!’ Columbia Union Revolving Fund (CURF)—CURF continues to make ministry possible, steadily grow- ing since it started in 1968. Led by UNION Baptisms and Professions of Faith Peggy Lee since 1980, their high- Interview with Beth Michaels lights from the beginning of 2006 6000 early three years into the current quinquennium, first-term Columbia Union Conference president 5,435 5,362 through March of this year include: Dave Weigley addresses the current state of our union. While closely collaborating with administra- I Voting 173 loans to churches and 4,720 4,681 tors at our conferences, healthcare institutions, and educational facilities, and conducting evangel- 5000 institutions—a total of $66.23 million. N 4,159 istic crusades inside churches across the union, Weigley gains a clear view of members’ concerns, focus, I Maintaining a loan balance of $79.29 million— 4000 praises, and prayer requests. A pastor and passionate administrator, Weigley retains a positive outlook for representing more than 258 loans. the future and continues upholding his mission—for all members to “Experience the Mission”: 3000 I Maintaining a “notes payable” balance of $96.88 million—representing 1,310 note holders (investors). 2000 Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE for the cause of the Seventh-day Adventist move- Communication Services—In addition to publish- 1000 UNION’S CURRENT CONDITION? ment—to share the message. ing the monthly Visitor magazine—circulated each Secondly, we are strong because our conference month to 45,000 households across 0 DW: I believe we are strong. First, we are strong leadership is very intentional about soul winning 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 the union—and the annual calen- because of the deep dedication of our people. I have and challenging their members to do the same. I dar, other current highlights from worked with a lot of churches around the union, even see pastors challenging their conference presi- this department, led by Celeste and I have been to the conference constituencies. I dents, emphasizing the need to be about God’s Another initiative that I’m excited about is Ryan Blyden, include: see a great deal of dedication for the cause of Christ, work; about sharing the unique message of the the Faith Community Nursing program at two of I Developing and producing the Adventist Church; about Jesus Christ, His love, the our Adventist hospitals. The program allows Columbia Union Story DVD series, which highlights transforming power of His grace; and about our church members to be involved in health ministry members and ministries across the eight-state region. tremendous faith in His soon return. and for nurses to function within a congregational I Utilizing technology (email, the Internet, blogs, setting. It is a new take on an old ministry called podcasts) to connect more members to the greater Q: WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT? parish nursing. church family. I am also excited about the quality and excellent DW: Although this is called the Year of Evangelism, coverage of our events and programs through the Information Technology Services—In addition to technically, every year should be the year of evangel- Visitor, Columbia Union Story videos, the website network, email, and wireless systems upgrades at ism. Every church needs to make sure that their (columbiaunion.org), and our many avenues of union and conference offices, this doors are open, and that they are intentional about sharing the message. technology team led by Harold sharing the message. Greene provides accounting support What really excites me, while presiding at union Q: HOW IS THE UNION FULFILLING to all unionwide institutions. Other committee and in reading the Visitor, is witnessing ITS MISSION THROUGH THE MISSIONS 2008 service highlights include: conference presidents share a vision about how ABROAD PROGRAM? I Establishing a wide-area network their conference is going to be intentional and with most conferences and some academies, which champion the cause of God. And our union lead- DW: That is another one I get very excited about simplifies network management and support and ers have committed to participating in those because I have seen how much good the union allows remote network monitoring. meetings and helping with evangelistic efforts. does overseas. First, we support and encourage I Creating a migration process for a new For example, Rubén Ramos, our union’s fellow pastors and lay people to go overseas and payroll program.

8 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 9 between the years 1946 and 1964. This group is in the “Courage to Stand” 2009 International Ministries Development—Vice president Frank moving through society and through the age factors. Camporee in Oshkosh, Wis., August 11-15. More Bondurant partners with conferences in developing Pretty soon, we will be off the scene. than 5,000 of our young people will be there, and outreach ministries that transform However, the boomers are doing a lot of the thrust I’m so delighted to see so many of our lay people and evangelize our communities. in outreach and evangelism, both overseas and in and local church leaders involved in Pathfinder Here are just a few 2008 highlights: the states. The median age of the Adventist Church clubs. This is a wonderful way for our young people I Planting five congregations in the member is about 53, whereas for the rest of the to experience mission because Pathfinders is so Allegheny West, Ohio, and Unites States it is age 36. That’s very disconcerting to focused on positive activities that enrich young peo- Pennsylvania conferences. me. I think we really have to look for more ways of ple and engage them in service. I Returning more than $200,000 of tithe to confer- passing the torch and involving our younger genera- ences for local ministry projects. tions, to get them involved in the church’s mission. I Overseeing numerous community projects like conduct evangelistic meetings, to share the three the Summer Life Skills Program for teens at Church Office of the Treasurer angels’ messages and invite people to know Jesus Q: HOW CAN WE BETTER ENGAGE of the Oranges in Orange, N.J.; nutritional counsel- Christ. We need to be vigilant because, as the old YOUNGER GENERATIONS? “Union leaders are ing and job placement services through Adventist saying goes, ‘The work needs to be finished, but it here to safeguard the Community Services (ACS) of Greater Washington in won’t be finished until it’s finished everywhere.’ DW: One very positive aspect of the younger genera- assets of the organiza- Silver Spring, Md.; temporary shelter for homeless Second, thanks to the faithfulness and financial tion is that they have little duplicity—they don’t say tion (the caring tithes men at the Atkinson Center in Coatesville, Pa.; commitment of Adventist HealthCare and one thing and then live another. Their mindset is, ‘If and offerings of our health fairs and youth service activities through Kettering Adventist HealthCare, we have also been I’m going to be an Adventist, I’m going to go all the members) to help carry on the mission Baltimore ACS; and emergency eviction prevention very intentional about providing mission funds for way. I’m going to be engaged in mission and ministry.’ of the church, and to be prepared and utilities and drug assistance through the ACS of organizations to build schools, clinics, and a myriad And that is it. If people will simply get involved in for any crisis.”—Columbia Union Greater Pittsburgh. of educational and medical facilities in different a local church or school, or just do something, I Supervising training projects like Ohio Conference treasurer Seth Bardu parts of the world. somehow, in ministry, they will get caught in experi- Conference’s Innovation Conference, Pennsylvania I have been able to help continue dedicating encing the mission. If you experience mission, your Conference’s Strategic Action Leadership Training projects that my predecessor Harold Lee and his life is never the same. courses, and Best Practices in Evangelism research team pioneered in India and Africa, places like I remember, at just 18 years of age, I was heading Q: SHOULD MEMBERS BE CONCERNED with conference pastors. Ghana and South Africa. We see tremendous bless- off to be in a different profession, but I spent one ABOUT THE FINANCIAL FUTURES OF ings come from projects that help the less privileged summer with a witnessing team, sharing the gospel THEIR FAMILIES AND CHURCHES? Multilingual Ministries—President Weigley estab- go to school, that help expand a college’s nursing door to door. It really changed my life. I think that lished this department in early 2007 to help reach program, or that transport AIDS victims to a hospi- giving young adults similar opportunities to experi- DW: First I must reiterate that, despite the poor and direct the quickly growing tal and help feed over 500 orphans. We are looking ence the mission is the way to reach them. economy, we are strong. I see it best through the multicultural sector of the to do some more projects overseas. I’m excited that our union is going to participate number of loans and inquiries we get through the Adventist Church in the Columbia Columbia Union Revolving Fund (CURF). Our peo- Union. Directed by Rubén Ramos, Q: DURING A POOR ECONOMY, SHOULD ple are showing a lot of commitment to improving the ministry oversaw significant WE DECREASE THE AMOUNT WE SPEND Unionwide Tithe Income their houses of worship. Local churches and schools, growth during 2008, including: ON OUTREACH? through our conferences, are trying to expand and I Introducing the School of Theology and 120 in Millions buy new churches, and remodel and build new Discipleship in the Pennsylvania and Ohio confer-

DW: I would not encourage anyone to cut back in 1 schools. This tells me that, in spite of economic ences, resulting in more than 140 graduates—each 1 1 1 1 3 1 giving to outreach. Now more than ever, people need 1 3 downturn, people remain committed and faithful. trained to lead small groups. 1 .1 0 .3 .1 to know there’s hope in Jesus Christ, and they need 7 Of course, every one of us is affected by the I Speaking at 25 church events and holding 13 .3 to experience the mission. Rather, this is the time to economy. During the Great Depression, when weeks of evangelism, resulting in 148 baptisms and 9 be more aggressive. Surely, every time we give the 100 9 unemployment was up around 30 percent, and professions of faith. .2 Lord an opportunity, He can bless us, and He does. even higher in some sectors of society, the church I Contributing to eight training events and four pas- 9 9 3 1 .2 was not able to maintain the workforce—paid tors meetings throughout the union. 8 .3 Q: IN WHAT AREAS DO WE NEED TO 7 pastors were not quite as plentiful. However, lay I Launching the Master of Arts in Pastoral .6 IMPROVE AS A UNION? people took charge, and we had an influx of mem- Ministry in conjunction with Andrews University

2 bers during that time. We grew. That is what normal- (Mich.), with more than 30 union members and 80 0 2 0 0 2 DW: I was at a meeting recently where I was reminded 0 0 2 ly happens; when things get tough, we turn to what pastors now participating. 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 that we baby boomers make up about 30 percent of 4 0 0 2 is eternal. We believe that the Lord will provide. 5 0 0 6 7 0 ৶the population—over 78 million people born 8 I saw it happen in a church out West. When a

10 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 11 major industry that was tied to a local Adventist embraced by the current generation like a lot of our Office of General Counsel and Public Affairs and church was closed, the town was devastated by church members did years ago. Don’t get me wrong; Religious Liberty—Walter Carson, Esq., a union vice job loss, but because the pastoral staff had a real there is a great deal of commitment in our churches. president, continues to provide focus on outreach—to help their neighbors—that However, when I was young, it was just understood legal counsel to church leaders and church flourished. that kids were going to church school. Mom and Dad various ministries throughout the I just returned from Zambia, which has experi- sacrificed to do so. We must continually educate and union, and to members seeking enced phenomenal growth—from 60,000 mem- inform parents of the value of Christian education. I workplace religious accommoda- bers in the early 1990s to more than 600,000 believe it is invaluable. How can you ever put a price tions. Their 2008 highlights include: members. Zambia’s union president, Harrington on seeing a young child make the decision for Christ? I Conducting a continuing education program for Akombwa, shared with me how they grew so rap- church Planned Giving and Trust Services’ profes- idly, even during economic failure: ‘The people Q: WHAT NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS sionals serving in the Columbia and Atlantic unions. turned to something that was real,’ he said. ‘They ARE HAPPENING AT COLUMBIA I Holding religious freedom rallies across the union. realized that money wasn’t worth that much, so UNION COLLEGE? I Helping promote Liberty magazine, gaining approx- they turned to God. People got involved in the imately $350,000 in subscriptions unionwide. church and then shared the message.’ DW: I think CUC is developing some wonderful I Testifying before the Maryland House of Delegates Although Zambia’s economy is back, the lay peo- they have lost their jobs and turn back to education, strategies to embrace the future. They are meeting Economic Matters Committee in support of a state ple who had taken charge and were engaged in min- a place where they can gain a new trade. the need for more medically trained individuals by Workplace Religious Freedom Act proposal. istry are still involved. At Columbia Union College (CUC) in Takoma developing partnerships with Adventist HealthCare. I Continuing Talking About Freedom, the weekly Here we are now, in what some call a deep reces- Park, Md., we are tightening the belt. We are working We started that alliance years ago, and it is develop- WGTS radio program by Adrian Westney, associate sion. Maybe the Columbia Union will experience through this financial challenge because, although ing very nicely. There is some great opportunity there. director for Religious Liberty—a singular voice in what one person called “the Zambia effect.” Maybe we have not yet experienced a downturn in the We are also seeing good opportunities at CUC the Washington, D.C., area for the separation of this economy will drive us to our knees and to a enrollment, we see this on the horizon. Leaders for through our radio station WGTS. They have been church and state. greater worldview of church involvement. all of our private schools will have to be wise and able to reach so many people in the greater prudent managers, especially at elementary and Washington, D.C., area. In fact, it has hit new Office of Education—While busy helping to pre- Q: HOW WILL OUR SCHOOLS CONTINUE secondary schools. I think our smaller schools are records in listenership. In 1996, they had 30,000 lis- pare hearts and minds for service, Hamlet Canosa, TO THRIVE? going to be most affected. teners each week. They have jumped to more than EdD, the vice president for the One program that is really going to help during 500,000 listeners per week, plus another 50,000 Office of Education, and his team DW: Private education is going to be affected. the economic downturn is a contract our Office of through their website. direct the educational leadership However, interestingly, during economic downturn, Education recently signed with Griggs International I am also encouraged by the possibility of CUC of the Columbia Union’s five the trend in higher education is that schools some- Academy. The two entities are working together to implementing some much-needed capital improve- boarding academies, five day times gain in enrollment because people retool— offer additional curriculum—at a very reasonable ments, including new buildings on the campus. academies, 14 junior academies, rate—to some junior academies in the union. Each and 77 elementary schools. In addition to consult- school year, about 150 instructional units will be Q: WHAT ABOUT TITHE? IS IT UP OR DOWN? ing, evaluations, and orientations, some of their available as distance education courses. 2008-09 highlights are: Unionwide Membership DW: Overall, I would say that tithe is strong, despite I Providing principals and teachers with the Q: IS ADVENTIST SCHOOL ATTENDANCE the economic downturn. We’re seeing a little bit of Pathways curriculum, board governance, and 30 127,761 GROWING? plateauing, however, Mountain View Conference, CognitiveGenesis results. 124,600 which has been very intentional in recent years to I Signing a two-year distance-education agreement 25 123,200 DW: One of the challenges all of the North American include and train every layperson to be an evangelist, with Griggs International Academy to enhance jun- 120,450 Division (NAD) faces is plateauing or declining enroll- has seen an increase both in tithe and acquisitions. ior academy curriculum. 20 118,000 ments. Probably the biggest influencing factor is that I Developing strategies to promote best practices 15 we have a lot of immigration going on in this country. Q: WHAT THREATS DO OUR CHURCHES in education. A lot of people are coming to America who could be IN THE UNION FACE? I Reinstituting superintendents and presidents 10 attending our schools, but it is difficult for them to councils to more specifically focus on respective find the resources to afford private education. DW: One, in particular, is called mission drift. Years interests and needs. 5 Another large influence is, again, the boomer gen- ago, most church members knew the mission of the I Launching the Early Childhood Education/Care eration. Boomers tended to have larger families, and Adventist Church: to proclaim and articulate the three program with Evelyn Sullivan as coordinator. 0 with them moving off the scene, the number of angels’ messages. I think today, however, we have I Hosting the first joint registrar workshop between 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 young people in the church will decline. Plus, I’m not allowed some popular influences—other worldviews— the Columbia and Atlantic unions. certain that the value of Christian education is to creep into our message. The Adventist Church has a

12 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 13 together, we have tremendous strength. Thirdly, we need to remember the guidelines Office of the Secretary given to us by the church’s governing body, which The statistics behind was given to us for good reason. The Lord has guided soul-winning activities in that counsel to give wisdom and understanding on our union do not give us how to administer the church. If we get off center on the full story of how our that issue, it can create unhealthy, long-term issues constituents are engaged for the church. in fulfilling our mission and vision. However, with church membership Q: HOW DOES OUR FUTURE LOOK? nearing 128,000, it is encouraging to see DW: I think the future looks good. I see potential that our biblical approach to creative programs engaging our young people. I see a lot evangelism is influencing baptismal of lay training taking place, where members are growth.—Columbia Union Conference getting involved in ministry. I see our college begin- executive secretary Neville Harcombe ning to set some new benchmarks in both offerings and enrollment. I see our leaders continuing to model the way; they will be more engaged, will

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T Secondly, there is a challenge in the area of loca- turn will cause people to look for something solid O H P tion. We can call ourselves different names accord- and real. I see tithe increasing. And by what I see ing to locality, but we need to remember that we happening through the CURF Board, we are going are all Adventists. We are one church all around to have more new buildings in which to worship. the world and that makes our message, our Most importantly, I see our church members methodology, very similar to every other Adventist working to quicken the soon return of Jesus Christ, church. When we work together, the sum of our fulfilling our purpose of living Christ’s example here parts is greater than working alone. When we work on Earth. Come soon, Lord Jesus!

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Work While it is Daylight

Richard Haas

he stories of Jesus’ miracles have always meant something to me. Being in healthcare, the subject of physical healing is relevant to my daily life. The story that especially catches my attention is found in T the book of John, chapter 9 (NIV). Verses 1-7 read: As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As long as it is day, I must do the work of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” [Siloam means “sent”]. So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.”

JESUS ANSWERS I am intrigued by many points in this story, including trying to imagine what it would be like to be born blind—never knowing what colors are and how they defy description. I am also curious about the question posed by the disciples, “who sinned?” which demonstrates a legal- ism to which I cannot relate! And the spit with mud—is there a science behind this, or was it all about faith and obedience? Other blind people were healed without spit and dirt, so it makes me think it must have been about obedience. The part that seems to have the deepest impact on me, particularly now, during these challenging times, is what Jesus said in answer to the disciples’ question: “But this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As long as it is day, I must do the work of Him who sent me” (verse 3). Though times are unsettled and nerves are jittery, we can know that the medical work we have been asked to do is still God’s work and one of our highest priorities. It strikes me that Jesus came to this world to get an important mes- sage across, that God is love. He spent only three years in this ministry, and a great deal of His time was devoted to physical healing! Ellen White referred to health ministry as the “right arm” of the gospel, and at Grandview Medical Center and throughout the entire Kettering Adventist HealthCare (KAHC) network in the Dayton, Ohio, area, we take that work very seriously. We know that everything we do impacts the lives of peo- ple and their families. On the following pages, you will read about a recent charitable surgery given to a Croatian man, restoring his ability to support his family. In our news, you will see that KAHC continues to be ranked by employees as one of the best places to work in Dayton—three years in a row! We believe that our mission and commit- ment to excellence is what creates a strong sense of unity and purpose for employees. Please join us in this ministry by praying for our patients and their fam- ilies; that we will give them improved lives and show His love.

Richard Haas serves as president of Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Born Again: A Patient’s Story of Healing

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or Jedinko Markanovic, the city of Dayton, Ohio, has been a source of hope for a better future. “I Ffeel like Dayton is a lucky town for me because it was the Dayton Peace Accord that stopped the war in Bosnia,” Markanovic said through an interpreter. But it is in the same town that a more personal transforma- tion for the 42-year-old Croatian builder took place. Following a spinal fusion surgery at Grandview Medical Center, he relayed, “It is like I am born again … getting help in a good hospital with a great doctor. I have hope for myself and my family.” The life-changing care Jedinko Markanovic (center) A damaged disc between two lower back vertebrae received was a collaboration between (left to right) Jedinko Markanovic holds a photo of one of the many stone buildings he crafted in Croatia before his back gave out. caused excruciating pain for Markanovic. The problem Scott West, DO; Melissa Yahle, RN; Abbie Maiorano, started during the Bosnian war where, for six years, he PTA; Pam Miller, NA; Michelle Stanton, RN; and Becky Smith, RN, all of Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. “Don’t get that surgery!” responded Dr. West. He case, KAHC was delighted with the opportunity to believed the surgery would cause more damage than it donate its facility and staff to support Dr. West. could fix. But Dr. West wasn’t prepared to stop there. “I got into medicine to help people,” explains Dr. dug and lived in trenches fighting for his country. He offered to donate his time to perform the surgery West. “This procedure should allow Jedinko to get After the war, Markanovic moved his family from and got approval for Grandview to donate the operat- back to work and support his family. I am very pleased Bosnia to Croatia, where he taught himself to construct ing room, the support staff, and the recovery stay. to play a part in that, and I am so happy that magnificent stone buildings. Life was improving for Normally, charges for the spinal fusion procedure Grandview has stepped up and supported this in a Markanovic, his wife, Spomenka, and their two daugh- exceed $70,000. very significant way.” ters, Andrea (11) and Suncica (16), but soon the rigors “International mission work has long been a passion of his construction work exacerbated the damage to for our doctors at Grandview, and we have always tried Kevin Lavoie is public relations and media specialist his spine. Eventually, he could no longer lift even five to support these efforts in any way possible,” said Roy for Kettering Adventist HealthCare. pounds or stand more than 10 minutes without debili- G. Chew, then Grandview president. “It is rewarding to tating pain. While driving vehicles, the spinal damage be able to help someone in this way, and we feel very would cause complete numbness in his legs, making fortunate to have caring physicians like Dr. West.” transportation dangerous and difficult. As a result, Each year several different groups organize over- Markanovic was unable to work for nearly two years. seas trips, at their own expense, to perform much- needed surgeries and other medical services, free of CARE LEADS TO ACTION charge. Kettering Adventist HealthCare (KAHC) Scott West, DO, at Grandview Medical Center donates the supplies and logistical support. In this (part of the Kettering Adventist HealthCare network), became aware of Markanovic’s story through a col- league. After reviewing Markanovic’s MRI and CT scans from Croatia, the colleague asked Dr. West The patient gets a post-surgery visit from his cousin whether the Croatian builder should go forward with Snow Mendelsohn and surgeon Scott West, DO. a prescribed surgery in his homeland. ALLEGHENY EAST CAMP MEETING MAY 2009

Three New Hospital Choice in the Dayton region. The results indicate Executives Named that, in general, KAHC employees have a positive Kettering Adventist HealthCare (KAHC) recently outlook about their workplace. made some internal shifts with its top hospital “In fact, employee referrals have increased at every management. Michael R. network facility over the past year,” added Joan Stephens (left) was appointed Swenson, chief human resources officer for Corporate president of Sycamore Medical Human Resources, and a member of the Kettering Center. Stephens succeeds (Ohio) church. “That makes us very happy, to know Richard Haas who is now serv- that people want to bring others to our team.” ing as president of Grandview Medical Center. Stephens was Kettering Goes e-Green recently serving as president Kettering Adventist HealthCare’s Computers and and CEO of Greene Health Partners—which joined Electronics team has been collaborating with the KAHC last year—and Greene Memorial Hospital Information Systems Department to develop a Welcome The Totally Focused Church: (GMH) since 1996. Stephens is currently chairman process for recycling network computers and reduce Connecting With Jesus Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually of the Ohio Hospital Association Board. e-waste. Since October 2008, more than 300 old Gregory C. Henderson (below) succeeds Stephens computers and 250 other IT-related items have been llen White, writing about Pine Forge Academy I June 25-July 5 as GMH president. Since 2002 Henderson served as recycled through Regency Technologies, her day, insisted that the senior executive officer and vice a local e-waste company. Egreatest want of the world president for Plant Engineering Regency Technologies works to refurbish and was the want of men who could Speakers and Construction for the redeploy equipment back into the product stream. If not be bought or sold; men Southview Medical Center cam- an item is deemed beyond repair, they consolidate, who would be true to duty as Alvin M. Kibble is a third-generation have parented, are parenting, or will pus, managing 542 employees. dismantle, and recycle the raw reusable materials the needle is to the pole; men Seventh-day Adventist minister. He is a parent. It provides tools to identify, Henderson serves on many (steel, plastic, glass, etc.) at their local facility. who would stand for the right product of Adventist education, from acknowledge, and manage the vari- community organization boards Employees across all network facilities have volun- though the heavens fall. elementary ous legacies that are received in posi- and is president of the Diabetes teered to be part of seven committees that make up Looking at the plight of society through semi- tive and negative ways. Based on Association of the Dayton Area. Henderson and his the Green Team: Environmentally Preferred Purchasing and the church, there is a des- nary schools. Parental Legacy: Understanding wife, Rose, are members of the Kettering church. (EPP), Recycle and Reuse, Solid Waste Reduction, perate need for the same kind His 40 years Value-based Parenting, a book written Timothy A. Ols (below) succeeds Henderson as Regulated Medical Waste Reduction, Mercury of men, and women. of service to by the Kennedys, the seminar gives Southview Medical Center president. Ols served as Elimination, Hazardous Waste Reduction, Computers After studying the dilemma the Adventist guidance on how to deal with lega- GMH executive vice president and Electronics, and Facilities and Environment. we find ourselves in, and realiz- Church cies, whether biological, social, intel- and chief operating officer since ing that we are running out of includes pas- lectual, or spiritual. The seminar is not 2002, leading hospital opera- time, the camp meeting commit- toral ministry just for young parents, but also for all tions such as nursing, ancillary tee suggested that we must con- at eight persons who wish to build healthy services, and surgery, and the nect with Jesus in every walk of churches in the Mid-Atlantic region, lives in their generation and the next. Beavercreek Health Park. Ols life. So, we have chosen as our corporate church leadership in the Robert has served as a university has made key contributions on 2009 camp meeting theme “The Allegheny East Conference, and con- professor and pastor and has done most hospital committees Totally Focused Church: ducting international evangelistic departmental work in three confer- including Senior Management Group, Board Finance Connecting With Jesus Mentally, revivals. He is currently a vice presi- ences and one union. He currently Committee, Board Strategic Planning, and the Board Physically, and Spiritually.” dent for the North American Division. pastors the Church of the Oranges Quality Committee. On Sabbath, June 27, Pastor Kibble has been honored with in Orange, All three leaders, in addition to their advanced Alvin M. Kibble will address the many awards, including the Newark N.J. June is degrees and impressive accomplishments, have hearts of those who need to (N.J.) Human Brotherhood Award, and a former attained Fellow status, the highest level in the have a spiritual revival in order the Atlantic Union College (Mass.) high school American College of Healthcare Executives. These to connect with Jesus. We are Alumnus of the Year Award. In 1999 and univer- changes are cost neutral and support the network also bringing in the brightest and he was inducted into the Morehouse sity profes- goals of strong integration between facilities. the best of the health, academic, College Martin Luther King Jr. sor and and parenting world to help us Collegium of Preachers, Ministers, and researcher. Kettering Adventist HealthCare connect physically and mentally. Scholars. Kibble is married to the for- She currently Named Best Workplace—Again We are mer Jewel Peck, and they have two teaches special education at a mid- Once again, Kettering Adventist HealthCare Kettering Adventist HealthCare’s Green Team—Mike eagerly adult sons, Santo and Jason. dle school. They have written two (KAHC) has been named one of Dayton’s Best Snow, Barry Takas, Bill Engel, and Bob Burritt—gets awaiting books together. The Kennedys Places to Work as part of the Dayton Business up to their elbows in valuable recyclable electronics. your arrival. Seminar I D. Robert, EdD, PhD, and are passionate about family and, Journal’s annual competition. No other Dayton area Drive safely! S. June Kennedy, EdD, will present together, present workshops about hospital or health system has been able to accom- —Charles L. “Parental Legacy: Understanding parental legacy and parental advo- plish this for three consecutive years. Cheatham, Value-based Parenting,” a seminar cacy and workshops for youth. They Network employees had a direct hand in achiev- President focusing on legacies for those who are parents to three adult sons. ing this distinction. Based on confidential employee surveys, KAHC was determined to be an Employer of

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E FAMILY MINISTRIES in society. During camp meeting, Oakwood University in Huntsville, FAMILY MINISTRIES Single Parenting July 5

girls will enjoy an abbreviated, Ala., and a juris doctorate from June 30 6-7 p.m., Speaker, TBA H Y Beverly Gordon, fun-filled instruction on kindness, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Unless indicated, seminars will 3:30-5 p.m. 7-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Time E N PhD, is an adjunct courtesies, and caring skills that can Lansing, Mich. He take place in classroom 2 at the Presenter, N E professor of psychol- last a lifetime. has also earned a Jesse R. Wagner Elementary School. Peggy Trusty Healthy Y H

ogy at Chestnut designation as a Relationships E G

Drs. D. Robert and S. June Certified Life Coach Married Couples July 4-5 A E Hill College and Domestic Violence S L Temple University in Kennedy will present the Parental from the Life Coach June 30-July 1 July 4-5 1:30-3:15 p.m. T L Philadelphia. She is also a Legacy: Understanding Value- Institute. He current- 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Presenter, Beverly A research fellow at Drexel University based Parenting seminar that ly serves as director of philanthropy Presenter, Melanie Libebe Gordon, PhD in Philadelphia in the Department focuses on legacies for those who for the Allegheny East Conference Grief—From Mourning of Bioscience and Biotechnology. have parented, are parenting, or will where he is diligently working to Sexual Abuse to Morning SOUL Ministries Potluck Gordon has a bachelor’s degree in parent. It provides tools to identify, attract, keep, develop, and place June 30-July 1 July 4-5 July 4 nursing from Northern Caribbean acknowledge and manage the vari- people in God’s service using their 1:30-3:15 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. 2-4 p.m. University in Jamaica, a master’s ous legacies that are received in spiritual gifts. Presenter, Presenter, Helen I. Peace PFA Gymnasium degree in counseling, and a doc- positive and negative ways. It gives Jacci Davis toral degree in Clinical Psychology guidance on how to deal with lega- Jude Boyer-Patrick, MD, MPH, is Brother-to-Brother Rally from Immaculata University in cies, whether biological, social, the medical director at the Good Parenting Teenagers June 28 Pennsylvania. Gordon also serves intellectual, or spiritual. Shepherd Center in Baltimore. Dr. July 1 4-6 p.m. as Family Ministries coordinator for Boyer-Patrick is certified in addic- 3:30-5 p.m. AEC Workers Meeting Tent the West Philadelphia church. HEALTH MINISTRIES tions by the American Society of Presenter, Renee Saunders Jones Speaker, Pastor Melvin Hayden Addiction Medicine and is board Melanie L. Libebe has a bachelor’s Sherine Brown Jennels is the first certified by the American Board of degree in psychology from the African-American of Panamanian Psychiatry and Neurology in general University of Maryland and a heritage to obtain a PhD from psychiatry and child and adolescent Community Services master’s of social work from Howard Harvard University in Biological psychiatry. She received her medical University in Washington, D.C. Sciences in Public Health. Her doc- degree from Michigan Libebe’s experience includes work- toral research focused on State University. Dr. Beyond the X-Box: Low-Income Communities viding food for the most vulnerable. Keith Charles ing with domestic violence victims Biochemistry of Nutrition in the area Boyer-Patrick’s areas and High Tech Skills I June 29, 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. of the Capernaum church in Suffolk, Va., will share an and their children in Washington, of cholesterol metabolism, genetic of special interest Computer skills are often the determining factor innovative model for feeding the hungry and sharing D.C.; investigating and assessing epidemiology, and include adolescent between employment the Adventist health message. You’ll learn how to allegations of child abuse and neg- coronary heart dis- addictions, attention and unemployment. secure food items, how to identify community lect as a social worker for Child ease risk. Jennels did deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, Your church can help partners, and how promote your ministry in the Protection Services; and conducting her postdoctoral and mood disorders. community members community. Connect with your community and share seminars related to domestic vio- training at the gain computer skills for the gospel with a ministry that provides food for lence and/or family abuse for Brigham and Nutritionist Johnetta Frazier has job advancement. the stomach and for the soul! churches and other organizations. Women’s Hospital in Boston. In over 15 years of experience in the Stanley Lewis of the 2004 she was accepted as a sci- areas of weight management, Truth Tabernacle in York, Yes, We Can! I July 1, 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. WOMEN’S MINISTRIES ence fellow to the U.S. Department diabetes reversal, hypertension Pa., will guide you In this time of economic crisis, many schools are of Health and Human Services management, and vegetarianism. through the basics of cutting back on programs. Communities are in Vernee’ Stoddart is the founder Emerging Leaders program. She She has worked collaboratively on starting a computer liter- desperate need of pro- and director of Worth Integrity has also served as an interdiscipli- many health initiatives with organi- acy class in your community. You will learn how to grams that will assist in Nurture Growth Spirituality (WINGS), nary scientist at the Federal Drug zations such as the American Heart recruit volunteers, the components of a computer lit- the healthy formation of a Christian etiquette organization for Administration’s Center for Food Association, Philadelphia’s eracy curriculum, how to secure computers for your their youth. Your church young girls to nurture Safety and Applied Nutrition. Department of classes, and how to help participants use their new can help fill this need by and help prepare Jennels’ mission is to advance Health and Fitness, computer skills for job advancement. Uplift your con- offering a Life Skills them spiritually, health promotion and disease pre- Jefferson Hospital, gregation and community with a ministry that’s rele- Academy. Pastor Paula socially, and physi- vention by advocating comprehen- and the University vant in the 21st century! Olivier of First church in cally into victorious sive healthy lifestyle changes while of Pennsylvania. Montclair, N.J., will share Christ-centered lives, eliminating racial health disparities. She also conducts Food For the Soul I June 30, 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. how to establish an and to convey the biblical values of cooking classes Did you know that one out of every 10 Americans evidence-based, beauty, purity, a strong sense of Jackson Michael Doggette Jr., at organizations, gets help buying food? But many of the 32.2 million field-tested ministry that will help youth learn self- purpose, compassion, confidence, Esq., has prepared to effectively churches, and food Americans who receive help still have to choose management, job readiness, and real-world skills. and humility as well as distinguish serve God and man by obtaining a markets throughout between paying bills and buying groceries. Learn how Energize your congregation and your community with them as respectful young individuals bachelor’s in theology from the city. your church can model the ministry of Christ by pro- a program that works!

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Welcome Pentecost II: Spirit Filled, he praying and planning is Spirit Led, Spirit Anointed Tin full gear as we ready ourselves for camp meeting Allegheny West Campgrounds 2009. Our theme, “Pentecost II: Spirit Filled, Spirit Led, Spirit June 19-21, 24-28 Anointed,” has been birthed and bathed in prayer. It also repre- sents the direction of our confer- Speakers ence. We all recognize that now, the cycle of incarceration by giving more than ever, we need not John S. Nixon I June 20 children the skills and vision neces- only a visitation of the Holy Nixon is the senior pastor of the sary to lead productive and fulfilling Spirit, but we also need to allow Collegedale (Tenn.) church. Since lives. A humanitarian and visionary, Him to dwell within us. 1976 he has Phipps inspires others to excellence With that thought in mind, we been serving and the realization of their life goals. have prepared a camp meeting diverse people in Phipps served steeped in practical lessons and a variety of cities as the assistant in opportunities to strengthen our including New to the president understanding of the Holy Spirit. York, Boston, Los of Oakwood I also want to introduce Angeles, and University, and something new this year. We Washington, D.C. assistant to the know that our members have He has served as the senior pastor president of been hit hard by this slowing of the Oakwood University church in Bowie State economy, and it is for that rea- Huntsville, Ala., and Atlantic Union University in Bowie, Md. For his son that we are hosting our very College church in South Lancaster, work at the U.S. Dream Academy, first job fair. So if you are looking Mass.; a vice president of the he has received numerous service for work, bring your résumés! Southern California Conference; awards, among them the Excellence Finally, I’m calling on God daily, and as associate director of the in Mentoring for Program Leadership along with 100 other prayer war- Ministerial Association of the North Award from MENTOR/National riors around our conference, that American Division. Mentoring Partnership, the Oprah this camp meeting will help our Nixon and his wife, Januwoina, Winfrey Angel Network Use Your Life members deepen their walk with have three adult children: John II, Award, and Philanthropist of the Christ. Join me in believing in God a minister; Paul, a teacher; and Year from The National Center for for the movement of the Holy Clarise, a recent Oakwood graduate. Black Philanthropy, Inc. Spirit over our lives as we prepare Phipps has been the featured to impact our Wintley A. Phipps I June 27 speaker and performer for many cities and Phipps is a pastor, world-renowned notable occasions around the world towns with vocal artist, motivational speaker, and has served as senior pastor to the gospel! and educational activist. He is the several churches in the Washington, —Fredrick founder, president, and chief execu- D.C., metropolitan area. He currently Russell, tive officer of the U.S. Dream serves as the senior pastor of the President Academy, Inc., a national after- Palm Bay church in Florida. Phipps school program that aims to break and his wife, Linda, have three sons.

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Sabbath Afternoon Alive I of the water and of the Spirit. This Women’s Ministries through Christ. He and his wife, Impacting Your Campus for G W Sabbath, June 20, 4 p.m. is a time of worship, Word, and director Shirley Speakers Windy, have two children. He will Christ I June 20, 4 p.m. I Fred H E Y Members may participate in a vari- prayer that will change every life Benton at (614) 252- speak for the young adult service. Middleton, who leads a very N N ety of seminars that will teach ways through a biblical encounter with 5271, ext. 30. Paul Graham I active campus ministry program Y E to integrate the Holy Spirit into the Holy Spirit. Sabbath, June 27 Rashad Burden I Sabbath, June 20 at the New Life church in Dayton, H everyday life. The seminars will Praise Concert I Graham is a native of Burden will be the divine hour Ohio, will be sharing insights on W G

include Church On Fire: When the Praying for the Vision I Sabbath, Sabbath, June 27, 7 p.m. Brooklyn, N.Y., where speaker for the young adult service. how your church can create a E E S L Holy Spirit Takes Control, Receiving June 27, 5:30 p.m. During this This concert will feature world- he was raised by campus ministry. T L the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Praying special time, members will gather renowned vocal artist Wintley God-fearing parents. Richard Martin I Sabbath, June 27 A in the Sprit: Lessons From Romans in groups to pray for the vision of Phipps. He has sung for presi- He attended Oakwood University Martin will be the divine hour speaker Pathfinder Parade I June 27, 8, How to Grow Your Prayer Life— the conference. dents and at distinguished cele- in Alabama, where he graduated for the youth service. 4 p.m. The parade will take Spirit-filled Witnessing, and brations featuring national and with a Bachelor of Theology and place on the second Sabbath, Spirit–directed Living. Employment Fair I June 21 Bring international dignitaries. Early this subsequently attended Andrews and will feature clubs from all your résumés and your friends year his celebrated rendition of University in Michigan, where he YOUTH around the conference. Holy Spirit Service I Sabbath, who are also seeking jobs. This “Amazing Grace” was performed received his Master of Divinity. He June 20, 6 p.m. This is a special year for the first time, the confer- for the 56th Presidential Inaugural then spent 13 years doing ministry No Excuses Ministry I June 20, service of seeking and receiving ence will host a job fair that will Prayer Service at the Washington in the New York area, where he 11 a.m. No Excuses Ministry per- anew the baptism of the Holy connect employers with job seek- National Cathedral. has been engaged in Youth and forms inspirational skits and plays for Sprit. Jesus said we must be born ers. For more information, contact Young Adult ministries. youth. They will bring a powerful In 2002 he developed Full message to the youth pavilion. Circle Ministries to empower youth and young adults to participate in Multicultural Camp Meeting evangelism and wholesome activi- ties that reach the churched and unchurched. This ministry has Pentecôte II, Pentecostés II stretched across the country and Choir Concert I June 27, 7 p.m. abroad with God’s leading. Come listen to heavenly music Allegheny West Campgrounds I June 26-28 Through much prayer, he and as several choirs from around his family were led to pastor a the conference sing in a soul- church plant in Lanham, Md. He stirring concert. Presentadores believes he can do all things

Pastor Juan Panayoti Pastor Gilberto Coutsoumpos, Fredrick Children Canas PhD Russell, Greater Profesor Conference hildren who stop by Noah’s Ark can get involved in activities that will help reinforce valuable Bible New York de teología President Clessons. Some of the activities include: Conference I Responding to God’s Love I Olympics I Puppet Ministry I Guiana Visit I Parents Sign-Up Activity Book I T-shirt Art Ricardo Pastor Luther Pastor Libney I Windmills I My Own Puppet Norton, DMin M. Charles Dubreuze Sr. I Movie Night (Veggie Tales) I Balloon Prayer Passion Instituto Franco-Haitian Conference I Crafts for Christ Through Prayer Camp Meeting Leadership Hispano/ I Mission Spotlight Andrews Orateur Institute I Surf’s Up For more information, contact University graduation Children’s Ministries director I Pancake Breakfast Kenneth Washington, PhD, at I Children’s Kitchen (614) 252-5271, ext. 14. I Trinidad Visit Allegheny West Campgrounds, 6470 Oakthorpe Rd., Thornville, OH 43076 I Splash Party Para adicional información, call (614) 252-5271, ext. 11 y 27 I Bug Safari

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PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA YOUNG O like itornot,ouroutlookdeter for blessings.Whatchallengesinyourlife,home,orchurch needtochange?Whetherwe (1 Cor. 16:8-9, RSV).WhenGodentersthepicture, eventhegreatest problems becomegreat potentials Pentecost, forawidedooreffective workhasopenedtome,andthere are manyadversaries” tual optimist.Hewrote tohis friendsatCorinthfrom thecityofEphesus,“ButIwillstayinEphesusuntil whole?” Someofusseethepossibilities,whileothersobstacles.TheapostlePaulwasaspiri- his problems were; Heaskedhimwhathisdesires were. Heaskedhim,“Doyouwanttobemade judge thepr dead. Hecanmoveintoadifficultfailure intosuccess.Godmakesthedifference! situationandturn Andforusto Look atthePossibilities God pr Instead ofsaying,“Yes, Ido,”themanimmediatelybegantocomplainabouthissadsituation.Hewasjudging elders preach more sermons,visitmore members,and terial director, notes,“Intheworldfield,localchurch first quarteroftheyear. JohnAppel,conference minis- Pastors, EldersPar A esent bythepast,andlittledidherealize thattheOnewhocouldchangehissituationwasstandingatside. The crippledmanneededtolookbeyondhisproblems tothepossibilities.Jesusdidn’t askhimwhat Nothing paralyzesourlivesliketheattitudethatthingscanneverchange.We oftenneedtoremind ourselves that conducted thr series ofpastorandelderadvisorymeetingswere There Heencountered amanwhohadbeencrippledfor38yearsandaskedifthewantedtobehealed. ne dayasJesuswaswalkingaround Jerusalem,HepassedaplacecalledthepoolofBethesda(John5). can change things.Hecanfor esent bythepastistolimitGod. oughout theconfer mines ouroutcome.We needtolookatthepossibilities! r forthesouthern advisory elders whoattendedan among the50pastorsand Clarksville, Md.,were the Triadelphia in church Lowell Cooper(right)of Gambrills, Md.,and Bell Branchchur Oldfather (left)ofthe Church eldersRobin an importantpartof the elders.Theyare could functionwithout doubtful thechurch than pastors.Itis give more counsel egion oftheconfer give andtransfor ence duringthe tner inLeadership ch in ence. m lives.Hecansendrevival toachurch thateveryonethinksis consistent example totheircongregations.” age themtoworktogetherand provide aunitedand Adventist Church practice,”saysAppel.“We encour- ed, bothintheirunderstanding ofScriptur church elderandthatofthepastorbecloselyconnect- have theworkof ship. “Itisourdesire to organization andleader- to biblicalprincipalsof of theelderaccording of therole andfunction increase understanding Rob V and conference president meetings, ledbyAppel building experiences.The training andteam- and eldersforpractical brought togetherpastors Chesapeake Conference know it.” and wewantthemto our church leadership, With thisinmind,the andeman, aimedto effective church elder.effective church practical tipsforbeingan Conference president,shares assistant totheColumbiaUnion Edward Motschiedler, special Rob V e andinthe MA Y 2009 MAY andeman President 2 | 009 29 CHESAPEAKE W Aetna CampandRetr recent GenerationRainretreat forhighschoolyouthatMount Florida, reminded students thatthetimeisnowfortheirgeneration Spiritual Retreat Inspires Teens Holandesas de laAsociaciónlasAntillas dejóvenes evangelista ydirector Pastor EmerikAngela, autor delibros. deteologíay profesor retirado D Campamento paraJóvenes,Mt.Aetna–Junio5-7 “Mostremos suGloria” CHESAPEAKE DE CONFERENCIA Su pastorledaráinformaciónsobre alojamientoycomida. Inscríbanse consusrespectivos pastores hastael21deMayo. 30 r. HumbertoTreiyer, Keynote speaker | people getbaptized.More than170teensattendedthe hat happenswhentheHolySpirit“rains”?Seventeenyoung VISITOR Presentadores . , W eat CenterinHagerstown,Md. illie Ramos,anor amazing time,”saysSarahQuimby, asenioratSpencervilleAdventist ments tofollowJesus.“Ihadan renewed personal their commit- the weekend,manyyoungpeople to share Jesuswithothers. During to beopentheHolySpiritand de la Conferencia deNewJersey.de laConferencia Pastor AnibalHansell, psicólogos delafamilia. and Dr. NethyDiFrancisco, Dr. MiguelDiFrancisco dained laypastorfr om pastor Música acargodelgrupoAlabanzaPura. Rob Vandeman Phone: (410)995-1910 6600 Mar by theChesapeakeConference The Challenge God.”— “I feltr Academy inSilverSpring,Md. tin Road,Columbia,MD21044 eally connectedto Josue Sanchez is publishedinthe I Editor, SamanthaYoung I Pr esident, V isitor

PHOTOS BY JOSUE SANCHEZ ONANVE APMEETING CAMP VIEW MOUNTAIN President Lar T good news.Y individual, goingtoshar we willbefocusingonyouasan meeting is“GoYe ...”.Thisyear our themeforthisyear’s camp ture” (Mark16:15).Thatis why sage ofsalvation. ye” andhavepreached the mes- r members inMountainView have hand r pr “Go yeintoalltheworld,and r called ustodo. just aday, onwhatChristhas and focusforaweek,oreven away fr W.Va., where youcancome Adventist CenterinHuttonsville, you atbeautifulValley Vista salvation tothosewhoare lost. God’ us howwecangoandspread year whowillguideandteach speakers forcampmeetingthis esponded toJesus’wor equir r each thegospeltoever y Boggess, W We lookforward toseeing and thepowerofcross he challengesoftheenemy s wonderfulmessageof e haveawonder e atrainedgospelar epor om thebusynessoflife Welcome ts ofhowchur ou willhearfirst Secretary-Treasurer V ictor Zill, ful teamof e the ds “go ch y cr my to ea - - Valley Vista AdventistCenter Go Ye ... Controversy minister Tucker andhiswife,Jackie,have cast mediaministryfoundedin1937. evangelismandbroad-international and speakerofTheQuietHour William “Bill”Tucker the tor forWhiteHorseMediaandhosts Steve Wohlberg Almighty Justice ofGod Love and at theIntense A CloseLook Controversy: of God Character ing He istheauthorof21books,includ- inside thePentagonandU.S.Senate. has spokenbyspecialinvitation than 500radioandTVshows, gram. Hehasbeenaguestonmor utes ofGod’s character. will delveintothe message fortheopeningweekend Pacific Islands, LatinAmerica,and campaigns inAsia,Europe, the a yearconductmajorevangelism Quiet Hourrallies;andatleast twice ings, andretreats; hold weekend chur British Columbia.Theyminister at Georgia, and Arkansas,California, The Sword oftheSpirit ches, conventions,campmeet- ed tochur . His Speakers and discusstheattrib- is thespeaker/direc- Character ofGod ches inT is president television pro- ennessee, , an e themed “Reviving theHope.” meetingsthisyearareearly morning gelistic, anddepartmentalwork. His 37 years,servinginpastoral, evan- been intheministryformore than secr secr he alsoservedastheministerial the NewJerseyConference where moved fr recently wife, Janice, He andhis West Virginia. churches in Hinton Beckley, and Valley View, Confer Bradley Galambos and sacrificethatisneeded. gelism, showingthecommitment r Master Evangelistministered and ing histopicsonJesus,andhowthe Africa. PastorTucker willbefocus- elated topeopleinpersonalevan etar etar ence. Healsopastorsthe y. PastorGalambos has y forMountainV om I June 19-27 is theministerial MA Y 2009 MAY iew 2 | 009 31 - M Seminars leads Project Restore, Inc., a litera- people. Mowrer, who is also a Special Features O W ture publishing and distribution min- vocalist, has worked with Pastor U E I Saturday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m. I istry that has Mark Finley, former speaker/direc- Prayer Convocation I Friday, Lay Advisory I Sunday, June 21, are welcome to join in this dinner N V Bradley Galambos will be greeting sponsored the tor of It Is Written and Pastor June 19, 6:30 p.m. Gather at the 8:30 a.m. The lay advisory will be and meeting located in the Youth T A

N the new day by “Reviving the printing of over 35 Doug Batchelor, speaker/director flagpole to pray together and ask held in the auditorium. Everyone is Chapel breakout room. Come for I I

Hope.” Come start your day off million missionary of Amazing Facts. She has for the Lord’s blessing as camp invited to join in this meeting and an inspirational time. N A

T right by hearing the Word of God. magazines. His appeared on the Three Angels meeting is officially opened. brainstorming session. V N You won’t want to miss it. messages will Broadcasting Network (3ABN) and Education Hour I Saturday, June I E U challenge you to the Hope Channel. She will also ShareHim Graduation I Saturday, ABC Book Sale I Sunday, June 27, 4 p.m. Cheryl Jacko, associate W O Monday–Friday, 9:45 a.m. I Jeffrey see the “signs of the times” and to be doing mini-musical concerts June 20, 2:30 p.m. Jeremiah 21, 10:30 a.m. Come to the audito- superintendent of schools, will lead

M Wilson, director of Planned Giving prepare for the soon return of Jesus. during the week. Weeks, assistant director of rium and stock up on reduced in this report about Mountain View and Trust Services for the worldwide ShareHim Ministries, will be leading priced items like music, books, education. Find out what our confer- Seventh-day Adventist Church and Sunday–Friday, 2:30 p.m. I Sunday–Thursday, 4 p.m. I out in this recognition of partici- and resources. ence schools have been up to and the North Kelly Mowrer’s seminar is geared Bernell Baldwin, PhD, will be dis- pants from the ShareHim boot what they are planning for the year American toward reaching out to former cussing a variety of health topics. camp, and those who have and will Shepherdess Dinner and Meeting to come. Come support Adventist Division, will be church members. Based on her The topics be holding evangelism meetings I Monday June 22, 5:15–6:45 p.m. education. All are welcome. making five pre- own personal testimony, as well as include: The across the conference. All Mountain View pastors’ wives sentations on top- some compelling and heart- Good News ics pertaining to touching stories from former mem- About Cancer, stewardship. He bers, this seminar should be Building the Opening & Closing Sabbath will talk about money management, viewed as a lifestyle change that Brain, Preventing the importance of a Christian will, will impact the way you act. It is Alzheimer’s OPENING SABBATH endowments, and leaving a legacy. not a how-to pro- Disease and Dementia, Ways to Pastor Stewart Pepper will lead the Sabbath School Devotional I 6:30 a.m. Bradley Wilson has traveled extensively pro- gram to be Keep the Heart Healthy, and Sabbath School discussion and the I 9:15 a.m. Galambos will begin the morning moting planned giving and trust implemented and Health and Character Building. mission emphasis will be on the min- Cheryl Jacko will series with “Reviving the Hope.” services throughout the world. He is completed. She Baldwin, a recognized expert on istry of Francis Tamara Jordan. be the Sabbath also deeply involved in evangelism wants those the brain and health, has taught at School superin- Sabbath School I 9:15 a.m. Randall and travels to India each year to attending to be Loma Linda University Medical Divine Service I 11 a.m. Steve tendent. Jacko Murphy will be the Sabbath School conduct evangelistic campaigns. thinking not only School and at the School of Public Wohlberg will be presenting also serves as superintendent. about ways to reach out and invite Health in California, lectured on “Heaven’s Sword on Heaven’s principal of Highland Adventist School Murphy retired in Monday–Friday, 11:15 a.m. I people back to church, but also 3ABN television, and at Wildwood Shepherd,” delving into the attrib- in Elkins, W.Va. Education will be the 2002 after serving Ronald Goss was once a police about the environment and experi- Lifestyle Center and Hospital in utes of God. mission emphasis. as conference chief in suburban Maryland. He now ence to which they are inviting Wildwood, Ga. president for CLOSING SABBATH Divine Service I 11 a.m. more than 13 Devotional I 6:30 a.m. Bradley Bill Tucker will be presenting “The years. He current- Galambos will be concluding his Message to End all Things,” which will Musicians ly serves as camp manager for the weeklong study. Don’t miss it! explain the message that brings every- Valley Vista Adventist Center. thing to a final end upon the Earth.

Don Schroeder I Saturday June 20, 4 p.m. Don Schroeder grew up in a home filled with music. His father sang in a quartet, and his mother played the piano and organ. His family was richly blessed with the sound of music. Youth At the age of 28, he received a new song in his heart when he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. Since then he has shared his passion for he theme for the youth this year is “Give it up! Give it all! Give it Christ in composition, voice, and song. TNow!” Leclare “Litch” Litchfield, chaplain of Collegedale Academy in Collegedale, Tenn., will be presenting Vonda Beerman I Saturday June 27, the morning and evening meetings from 2:30 p.m. Ever since she was in the fifth Friday–Tuesday. grade, Vonda Beerman has been serving God Matthew Gamble (left), full-time with her voice. She now travels the nation speaker and senior consultant for the sharing the message of God’s love. She is a Center for Creative Ministry, will be speak- vocalist for the The Quiet Hour and is frequently heard throughout the world. ing for the second half of the week. Beerman’s prayer is “to God be the glory.” Her concerts consist of inspira- Meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. and tional-styled, sacred, Christian music combined with heart-touching testi- 7 p.m. in the Youth Chapel. Other fun monies, which has bound her to the hearts of congregations throughout the activities have also been planned. country. Join her on Sabbath afternoon to lift God up through music.

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Ready.” He will also discuss the I A E Michael Cauley Jr., Adventist Community Services- I The health education team from The couple serves at Faith for Today P will challenge us to sponsored “Pandemic Flu” at Musicians Adventist WholeHealth will offer and at the Arlington (Texas) church. I Discover how to let go of the fears 1:30 p.m., June 13. ideas for women to “Fire Your Pastor.” and distractions that I Shirley Grear will Pastor Lonnie Kelly Mowrer keep fit, not only keep us from living teach attendees to Wibberding shares I Learn a new total wellness Sabbath, June 13, 3 p.m. physically, but also the great commission. He will call approach for Health Ministries with spiritually and mental- apply biblical princi- how to become us to have lives of primitive godli- ples that help us to intentional about reaching the John and Millie Youngberg as they The Sample Family ly. Registered dieti- ness in the 21st century. Cauley not just survive, but lost. Andrews University professor Sabbath, June 20, 2 p.m. cian Clara Iuliano will Jr. is the church planter of Come share some of her secrets about eat- thrive in difficult Merlin Burt, PhD, and See, a congregation that is times. Author and speaker Tamyra will share how to Blue Mountain Junction ing healthy foods that are tasty but located in Keller, Texas. Horst will share prac- correctly read and Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m. not too time consuming to make. Then during Sabbath School tical ways we can understand Ellen at 9:15 a.m. on June 20, hear I Art Randall, CPA and financial pray like crazy for White’s writings. stories of how ordinary people across counselor, will cover family budget- those we love and Pennsylvania are living this great ing, getting and for ourselves. Camp meeting attendees commission, as they share how God present Win! Wellness, their user- staying out of debt, will have an opportunity to is working through them in their local friendly, total wellness program credit reports, mort- I Join speaker choose two of these inspiring communities and neighborhoods. focusing on biological, spiritual, and gages, family tax and musician Kelly and challenging seminars. For family wellness, Sabbath, June 13, issues, and God’s Mowrer as she looks more detailed information on New This Year at 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, at plan for stewardship. at why people leave each one, go to paconference.org 10 a.m. This health training focuses the church and what and download our camp meeting Seminars will be offered not only not only on natural remedies, but we can do about it. brochure. during the week, but for the first also on the effects of family rela- time, will be available throughout tions and spirituality on one’s the weekend as well. Attendees can health. This two-part training pro- choose from two seminars, which gram will prepare participants Youth spiritual retreat. At Outcast they studied how Jesus will be held both Sabbath and to hold Win! Wellness seminars in became the victim for our sins. As an intentional step Sunday afternoons. their communities. Children Enjoy Camp Meeting to take this theme deeper, the youth will spend the I The meetings and activities week discovering the heart of God. Speakers for the I Hospice chaplain Linda I Health professionals can earn con- planned for all ages (from birth week will include Mike Cauley Jr., Tara VinCross, McCabe will look at ways we can tinuing education credit at the to youth) will be an experience Brian Cassell, James Wibberding, Dave Sanner, sharpen our ability to receive “Spirituality in the Work Place” semi- 2nd Annual 5K they will enjoy and remember: and Kris Eckenroth. Pick up a schedule at Locating. God’s messages in nar presented by Barbara L. Rutt, Run/1-Mile Fun Walk from the water slide on Sunday the two-part presen- MDiv, BCC, RN, June 14, 2-6 p.m. afternoon, to playing in the Young Adults Invited to Encounter God I Young Come enjoy a leisurely tation “Can You in the Hamburg church fellowship pool at Camp Keystone during adults are invited to GODencounters, a worship walk with your family or Hear Me Now?” at hall. Learn the art of stepping into the week; from trekking through the woods on a service that attempts to create an environment take on the challenge of a 2 p.m., June 12-13. the spiritual space of another, walk- Wilderness Survival hike, to learning about animals in where young 5K run. Help us raise ing alongside, and presenting Jesus Zoo in Bible Prophecy; from community service proj- adults can awareness about the prob- I Pastor James Wibberding, with those we contact at work. ects, to making crafts, singing songs, hearing stories, personally lem of childhood obesity MDiv, will share his and watching skits. Camp meeting is designed to be encounter and improve your health as passion for equip- Trust Services Presents a fun family place where kids can choose activities God. This well. Runners must register ping others to serve Elder Law and attend meetings planned just for them. Pick up a year’s theme, in advance at awhn.org. God as he intro- schedule at Locating, or download more information “Living Grace,” is based on the idea of personally The race begins at 8 a.m. duces the next lay I With the current economy trends, at paconference.org. experiencing grace. Using Psalm 34:8, young adults at the picnic pavilion. pastor and mission information on elder law has will be challenged to taste and see for themselves training course in two parts June 12 become a “must” to provide a Youth Continue Journey I Camp meeting will contin- that the Lord is good. The service will be June 19- and 13 at 2 p.m. future for yourself, your parents, as ue the journey begun at “Outcast,” this winter’s youth 20 at Blue Mountain Elementary School.

40 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 41 PENNSYLVANIA 42 | speaker featur popular FamilyWorship, takeawalk the last10years. College inTakoma Park,Md.,for Religion atColumbiaUnion been chairoftheDepartment toral ministr patriarchs. 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She “From ThisDayForward” columnin riage confer retreat, From ThisDayForward mar- sociology, andmaster’s degrees in American Division.HeholdsaPhDin Family MinistriesfortheNorth Message Willie Oliver Bill Miller CDs andvideos. music several his family, hasrecorded Potomac Confer adults: Dwight,Calvin,andBrianna. Sally, are the parents ofthree young for fouryears.Millerandhiswife, and wasvicepr dent oftheMinnesotaConference, in 2007,heser the helmatPotomacConference in everyposition.Before assuming Seventh-day AdventistChurch asa than 20yearsofser tion fortheW magazine. is thepresident ofthe ences, andauthorsofthe I serves asdirector of ashington Confer Intimacy mar of theJour founders anddirectors and hiswife,Elaine,are family sociology. Oliver pastoral counselingand and innovativeministry ment vision-oriented has workedtoimple and administrator, Miller teacher, senior pastor, youth pastor June 16-20 ved sixyearsaspr esident ofadministra ence. Inhismore vice inthe MA Y 2009 MAY ney T , Bible riage owar ence 2 | 009 esi- - 43 d - Seminars Adult Schedule P O C Perspectives in End Time Bible the lost, presenting Jesus, getting Everyone will go home with a copy Preaching 101 I Don Jacobsen, T A Prophecy I Bob Banks, DMin, people to accept Jesus, teaching of “Dating Ground Rules” and DMin, a former professor of O M ministerial director for the south- what Jesus wants us to do, “Your Marriage Alive Dating Plan.” Homiletics at the Seventh-day M O ern portion of the Potomac baptism, fellowship, further teach- Brown has been married to Nedra Adventist Seminary (Mich.), pres- A T Conference, will ing of doctrines, and training for 44 years. ents a five-part series C O help clarify the new members. that will take you P Seventh-day Solutions to the Financial Crisis through the key Adventist Church’s 10 Great Dates I Hugo Chinchay is director of ingredients for craft- message and sharp- to Energize Your Planned Giving and Trust Services ing effective sermons en attendees’ wit- Marriage I James for the Potomac Conference. He that will reach the ness in this critical time in Earth’s Brown, the nurturing will answer questions such as: Is hearts of the congregation. If you history. Come learn how important and discipling pastor my home an asset or a liability? are ever asked by your church to it is for Adventists to lift up Christ for the Seabrook Is it safe to invest anymore? Who speak, and would like to sharpen to the world. church in Lanham, Md., presents a are my financial those skills, this seminar is for you! seminar based on a book by David enemies? These Soul Saving Cycle and Claudia Arp. He will briefly issues and many Five Secrets for Peace in a Storm I Mauri Bascom, focus on your marriage relationship; more, when not I Ruthie Jacobsen, coordinator of PhD, wants to help seeing your marriage, yourself, and properly under- Prayer Ministries for the North your church develop your mate more clearly; getting to stood, can break American Division, reminds us all a cycle for reaching know yourselves better; and learn- your marriage, your relationship that we are “saved the lost, and integrating them into ing to laugh and affirm one another. with God, and pass on the wrong by hope.” In this the life of the church. The steps Each date will help attendees con- legacy to your children. This semi- seminar, Jacobsen include: training members, finding centrate on a specific marital skill. nar is a must for everyone. will explore how God pumps courage and trust into us even in uncertain times, how to be conta- Sabbath Concert gious hope-spreaders for our neigh- bors and families, how to sing even when walking through dark valleys, Jennifer LaMountain’s voice has touched thou- Those who see and learn how trust can be so gen- sands in her 10 years of professional music ministry. Rudy Micelli in uine that it’s contagious. Beginning at age 3, she sang with her sisters for concert never forget their hometown church in Tennessee. Now this for- him. This vocal Personal Evangelism I Marion mer opera performer sings regularly on religious tel- powerhouse has Kidder, retired pastor and former evision and international satellite programming. The been compared to director of Atlantic Union College’s five inspirational CDs featuring LaMountain’s natural the likes of Josh unique professional training pro- coaching services for money, evaluating purchases, buy- soprano voice Groban and Steve gram for personal evangelists, businesses and indi- ing a home, and planning for your remain favorites Green, but the reso- will teach this Christ-centered, viduals. In this semi- children’s education and your of Christian radio nance of Micelli’s spiritual gift-oriented approach to nar, she will examine retirement has never been easy. stations across voice and that of his witnessing and soul winning. This the impact stress has In this seminar, Wilson will use the nation. While ministry is his alone. approach transforms on the body, mind, real-life stories to teach important still appearing in He was born the the fear and pain and soul, and look at the application biblical principles of stretching small-town youngest of eight in often associated of biblical principles and other prac- resources to meet family needs, as churches, she Brazil and began his with this work into tical techniques to reduce stress. well as investing in God’s kingdom. has performed at singing career at the an exciting and major venues age of 5. By 18, his professional vocal training landed rewarding experi- Issues in Personal and Family such as the him a spot in the highly awarded secular music group ence! Learn the motivating factors Finance I Jeffrey Wilson, director Crystal Cathedral, Vocal Mandrialis, taking him on a tour of every pre- that produce a powerful witness of Planned Giving and Trust Services Manhattan miere stage in Brazil. Finally Micelli felt the tug of God without conscious effort. for the worldwide Center, and in his life leading him back to the gospel music of his Seventh-day St. Louis Busch childhood. Today Micelli tours internationally, records, Secrets to Managing Stress I Adventist Church and Stadium. and appears on television programming in English, Marilyn Thorpe is the founder and the North American Spanish, and Portuguese. president of NexPhase Transitions, Division, understands LLC, a company that provides that managing

44 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 45 POTOMAC 46 | VISITOR H and pursueexcellenceChrist-likeleadership. (right), signedacommitmenttoriseabovemediocrity T including senior each student, end oftheweekend, classmates. Atthe tively influencetheir challenged toposi retreat andwere Pa., foraspiritual Camp inRossiter, ered atLaurel Lake Students PledgetoLead NEWS Leaving aLegacy have hear our churchFormostoftheirlives,youngpeople andworldina betterconditionforeternity? with experientiallearning. took ordinary themintoextraordinary peopleandtransformed gospelworkersbycombininginstruction group afterheorsheisgone. Bythesestandards, Jesuswouldbeclassifiedasatremendous leader. He forms ofcommunicationorministrythanHeis?Godneedingourhelp—that’s aperplexingthought,isn’t it? to tellouryoungpeopletheyar knows thatthebestwaytoreach afallenworldisbyemployingministers,thenwhoare we give ourstudentsthetoolstogooutandbefearlesswitnessesforChrist. and jointhemilitaryisoldenoughtominister. Here atBlueMountainAcademy(BMA),we streaming audio. instructor, facilitatethe computer technology and JuliusDaniels(right), Ricky Morgan(’09) auana Santos Have wefollowedHismodel?Are weseekingthepotentialleadershipinothersorder toleave The extentofaleader’s successisoftenmeasured bythelongevityoforganization, business,or During BMA disciples, andbaptizingpeopleinHisname?IsitbecauseHeneedsourhelp?Are webetteratsome ave youeverwondered whyJesuscharged Christianswithsharingthegospelallnations,making d alotaboutthegr ’ s leadershipweekend,48studentsgath - Christmas Events OverInternet School Br Concer Sonnette Ensembleand casts includethe school events.Recentbroad- who are unabletoattend site forpar streaming videostoitsweb- is updatedregularly! on theBMATVlink.Thesite more, visitbma.usandclick view theseprograms and eat commission.Isn’ BMA hasaddedlive e tooyoungtominister t Bandpr and theLa ents andfriends oadcasts ograms. T Canticle of t ittimeforthemtoexperienceit?IftheCreator o . Someonewhoisoldenoughtodrive,vote, - r toa Aires gymnasticsteambrought energyandsupport Under thedirectionofcoachCarlyle Ingersoll,theAerial Aerial Aires BringEnergytoBasketball Annual FundDrive Students HelpWith $60,000 goal. contributing tothe showed theirsupportby As always,alumni of BMA and friendsforsupport Sunday tocallalumni who volunteered his was oneof19students ecent basketballgame. Cor y Burnette (’12) y Burnette ’ s AnnualFund. Rob Gettys MA Y 2009 MAY Principal 2009 | 47 MAY 2009

Students Take Mission Trip to York Springs Church

enior Abby Hartwell’s dream of going on a BMA-sponsored mission trip Sin Pennsylvania recently came true when she was among 16 students who volunteered at the York Springs church. Under the leadership of BMA chaplain David Ferguson, volunteers painted the kitchen/fellowship hall, The Verdict is in: Mock Trial Team Wins! and cleaned the sanctuary, classrooms, and bathrooms. In just two days, they provided more than 192 volunteer hours. olumbia Union College’s (CUC) Mock Trial Team (right) On Sabbath the students led the worship service at York Springs church Crecently returned victorious from their first competition through preaching, singing, and telling the children’s story. The group also of the semester against the University of Central Florida sang at a local nursing home. (UCF) in Orlando, Fla. It is not uncommon for BMA students to find opportunities to develop This year’s victory was especially celebrated because their passion for helping others. Many groups serve the community on Abby Hartwell (’09) fulfills a dream of UCF had assembled their “A” team to compete against scheduled service days, as well as on out-of-country mission trips. To sug- being a missionary in Pennsylvania as CUC. UCF has six different mock trial teams, whereas gest a local project for consideration, contact Ferguson at [email protected]. she paints the York Springs church. CUC has one. Even against these intimidating odds, prayer and hard work paid off. Team captain Natalie Hynum, a senior political science/pre-law major, was very ecstatic about the win. “The time and effort we all put Physics Students Experiment With Balloons and Cameras into the case really paid off,” said Hynum. After reviewing score sheets and commentary, the enior pysics and photography students recently balloon, preventing the back of the balloon from bursting. competition judges named Michael Martell, a senior Sembarked on a mission to discover what physics Jaron Senecal and Ioana Danci placed tape in a communication major, as “Best Witness,” and Hynum was named second runner up for “Best Attorney.” and photography have in common. The plan was to spiral and captured the balloon tearing along the path “Although we did well, this is an ongoing learning experience,” said Hynum. “We have a lot of work to do as photograph a bursting balloon using a couple of of the tape. Students also placed tape completely we step up our level of preparation even further for our next competition.” While in Orlando, team members also cameras, a high-speed flash, a sound-activated relay, around a balloon and fired to one side of the tape. visited two area Adventist churches, taking participatory roles in Sabbath School and worship services. masking tape, duct tape, a bunch of balloons, This provided a picture of half a balloon exploding projectile launchers, four physics students, and five while the other half maintained its inflated shape. photography students. Visit bma.us to see more physics projects. Nothing happens instantly, —Cary Corbin WGTS Hires First Full-Time Chaplain but it doesn’t take long for a balloon to burst (left) when it erry Johnsson, former associate senior pastor for degrees in both theology and communication- is hit with a fast-moving pro- TSligo church—CUC’s campus church—recently broadcast radio as well as master’s degrees in both jectile. Balloons were taped to Want to get BMA News Fast? joined the team at WGTS 91.9 FM, CUC’s “Gateway to religion and counseling. a board to hold them in place. We can email the Communiqué to you as soon as Service” radio station. Johnsson will minister to the “Because of his personality and sincere desire for Physics professor Cary Corbin it is printed. Send your name and email address to station’s listeners as their chaplain and through com- ministry, Terry Johnsson was the man we saw properly lined up the projectile launcher Kathleen Sutton at [email protected]. Also check our munity relations. fit for the job,” says John Konrad, WGTS vice president to hit the spot on the target website for up-to-the-minute information, news, Based on and general manager. and happenings at bma.us. balloon. Esther Peter killed the recent Arbitron For listeners searching for a church home, Johnsson room lights, Jake Benson acti- ratings, more wants to send them to “radio friendly” Adventist vated the sound relay, the than 40 percent churches in the Washington, D.C., area. camera shutters were opened of the station’s “We want to develop church environments where (in the dark), and the projectile Coming 500,000 weekly everyone feels loved when they walk in the door and was launched. The sound of EVENTS listeners are not where people will go out of their way to help them the launcher tripped the relay, affiliated with belong,” Johnsson explains. the flash fired, and (most of May local churches. He will head programs that include online Bible the time) students were able 3-4 Academy Days As a result, the studies, multiple annual evangelistic campaigns, as to get a picture! 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48 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 49 Former Public Relations Director Returns in a New Role MAY 2009 UC president Weymouth Spence recently recruited Angela Abraham (right), Ca former director of the college’s Public Relations department, to be the new assistant to the president for communication and quality improvement. Abraham brings 20 years of experience in communication and higher edu- cation administration, including two as public relations director at CUC. She is also a CUC graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a mas- ter’s degree in healthcare administration from Andrews University in Michigan. Knowing Him Makes the Difference Abraham will direct the outsourcing of key communication efforts and products as the college transforms into a university of excellence, and is n our busy lives, we are constantly being pulled away from the core mission to which Christ has called us. Because responsible for ongoing internal and external communication. Iof the unique gifts that God has given each of us, that mission is different for each person. During seasons of my With a strong emphasis on customer service iterated in the college values life when I begin to feel “off-center,” I re-read sections of the book Education by Ellen G. White. This powerful book statement, Abraham will chart a new path for efficiency and effectiveness on campus. She will field customer has never failed to bring me back to center and back to the very reason I was called into the ministry of education. I service issues, study processes, and craft new policies and procedures for implementation campus-wide. am sure that many educators experience the same thing when reading this book. “I see CUC as a newly minted diamond,“ says Abraham. “The rough-cut work has already been done, making Recently, during one of my reading sessions, it became crystal clear why students in our schools out-perform the gem’s value readily apparent. It’s my job—in both roles—to hone the rough edges bringing forth the inner the rest of the nation academically. The CognitiveGenesis study has provided the “proof” about beauty, color, and sparkle of this jewel.”—Michael Martell our academic results, but the testing companies are asking us what we are doing to get these results. It really is quite simple and is captured in the following quote: “To love Him, the infinite, the omniscient One, with the whole strength, and mind, and heart, means the highest development of every power. It means that in the whole being—the body, the mind, as well as the soul—the image Summer Programs to Ensure Student Success of God is restored” (Education, p. 16). Here at Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA), we integrate faith and learning and, as the poet Robert Frost wrote many years ago, “Two roads diverged Brian Kittleson or many years, Columbia Union form friendships, and enhance their June 15 is the deadline to in a wood, and I—took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Principal FCollege has been offering the potential for college success. apply for the bridge program. Capital Summer Session to incom- This six-week academic pro- For more information about either ing freshmen. This three-week gram, offered July 6 to August 13, program, contact the Office of intensive program, offered just has two tracks. Track 1 will cover a Admissions at (301) 891-4502 or before the start of the fall semester, variety of subjects, including college [email protected]. Students Present Spring Week of Prayer allows new students the opportuni- writing, reading, study skills, mathe- ty to earn college credits while matics, and computing. Track 2 is a AA students recently took over the school’s spring Breetzke (’12), Ryan Comeau (’11), Meagan Thompson week of prayer. Working under the theme “Lessons (’10), and Evan Knott (’09). Students were challenged immersing themselves in the cultur- music bridge program for students CALENDAR S al richness of the Washington who want to major in music but from Daniel,” a different academy class was responsi- to make decisions for Christ before temptation strikes, metropolitan area. Capital Summer who need to enhance their knowl- ble for each day’s program, including the song service, encouraged to fully trust in Jesus, and to have the Session 2009 will take place July edge of music theory. May Scripture reading and prayer, special music, and the courage to stand against worldly influences as a wit- 27 to August 13. The cost of the summer bridge 1-3 Graduation message for the day. The speakers were Ashley ness for the Lord. The college is now launching a program is $1,600, excluding food. 11 Summer Session I Begins As Sabbath approached, students were also invited second program for freshmen—a Priority will be given to students 17 CUC Constituency Meeting to attend a set of programs on Friday evening and college summer bridge program for who have been accepted to CUC Sabbath afternoon at the Spencerville church to further students who wish to strengthen by the application deadline. These June their study of God’s Word and to consider ways in academic skills, build confidence, students are eligible to apply for which they can help finish the Lord’s work. They heard scholarships to cover the cost of 15-July 23 Summer Teaching from Spencerville Bible teacher Kameron DeVasher, Spencerville youth pastor Shawn Paris, worldwide the program. Other students will be Institute I Meagan accepted if space is available. July Seventh-day Adventist Church vice president Ted As summer bridge program Thompson, Wilson, and Adventist Review editor Bill Knott. They participants, students will benefit 6-Aug. 13 Bridge Program Class of 2010, were to examine and embrace Paul’s instruction to from a number of services 27-Aug. 13 Capital Summer was one of four Timothy, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because designed to improve the transition Session student speakers you are young, but set an example in speech, in life, in from high school to college, to lead out in love, in faith, and in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12, NIV). including admissions counseling, The Gateway is published in the Spencerville Please keep the young people of SAA in your financial aid education, student Visitor by the Columbia Union College Adventist prayers, as the Lord continues to work on their hearts, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 Academy’s mentoring, social and recreational Phone: (800) 835-4212 I cuc.edu to make them the generation of Seventh-day activities, campus and regional I President, Weymouth Spence spring week Adventists He is calling to finish the work and hasten tours, and ongoing academic I Assistant to the President for of prayer. His soon coming.—Kameron DeVasher Summer program participants con- Communication and Quality nect with new friends in a new city. advising following completion. Improvement, Angela Abraham

50 | VISITOR MAY 2009 | 51 SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY HAPPENINGS Prospective Students Welcomed at Academy Day MAY 2009 www.shenandoahvalleyacademy.org

pencerville Adventist Academy students recently welcomed S40 visiting students interested in learning more about what Why I Chose to Attend Shenandoah Valley Academy SAA has to offer them during Academy Day. The day started with students quickly making new friends and renewing old henandoah Valley Academy (SVA) is home to 217 students who have all discovered that SVA is filled with acquaintances. Visiting students were involved in a chapel Swarm, caring, Christian teachers; a challenging academic curriculum; a variety of fulfilling extracurricular activi- service, a scavenger hunt, music and drama department per- ties; and boundless opportunities to grow spiritually. Below, students share what they love about SVA: formances, lunch, basketball games, and a gymnastics show. Additionally, students were introduced to staff and were I like the fact that SVA I had tried two years in able to take tests to qualify for departmental scholarships. The is in the country, and I can a row to attend SVA, then day ended with an awards ceremony and a slide show of the feel close to God in nature. I met the recruiter, and day’s events accompanied by background music from SAA’s I also like leading out in she told me that if God jazz band. Teachers look forward to welcoming new students religious activities and hold- wanted me here it would for the coming school year.—Rod Kerbs ing weekly Bible study happen. There were a ton Spencerville students Kaiya Kretchmar (’10) and Emily Mastrapa (’10) get ready groups with my friends. of obstacles, but I raised to welcome visitors to Academy Day and introduce them to the benefits of the school. —Nicolas Lapido (’12). the money through dona- tions, working hard; SVA student aid; church help; and of course, my parents. God wanted me here and Reflecting Jesus in our Teachings SVA has a great sports He made it happen.—Pamela Jones (’10) program, and Josh Jetter, n the Adventist system, members doing this automatically for many met at the water fountain at noon. the coach, encouraged me Iunderstand the connection years by varying their instruction to We don’t all need to be struck to play on the soccer team. I had a friend who was between education and salvation. fit the needs of the children in their blind on our way to work. Jesus —Cristian Perez (’10) But sometimes the connection classes, by not letting their stu- knows what He must do in the at SVA, and he talked me between the two is more than the dents settle for failure, and by cre- classroom of life in order to call us into attending. I like the implications and influences that ating communities and relationships to the point of mastering a life friends and the academics. one has on the other. Sometimes, that foster learning. walking with Him forever. —Michael Sumbillo (’10) instruction can be a metaphor of The basic tenets of DI are that Jesus, the Master Teacher, Music is an important salvation, as is the case with instruction must be intentional, practiced Differentiated Instruction part of my life, and I like Differentiated Instruction (DI). instruction must hold students to on a daily basis, and He still the fact that there are so high standards, and instruction does. Spencerville Adventist many different music groups I really like SVA and must be modified to fit the needs of Academy teachers are following that I can join at SVA. the many ways that I can the students in the classroom. His lead. Those interested in —Matthew White (’10) be a witness for Jesus. The Approaching instruction this way learning more about DI can pick trips to feed the homeless changes the way teachers assess up Fair Isn’t Always Equal by Rick are a great opportunity students’ performances, evaluate Wormeli, or any number of books Dorm life is an experience that to help others and share their performances, and report the by Carol Ann Tomlinson or Robert you can’t get at a public my love for Jesus. achievement levels of their mastery. Marzano. Be prepared to have school. Living together helps —Danae Lawson (’10) So how is DI a metaphor of sal- your conventional knowledge you make friends with people vation? Consider the standard that about education challenged, but that you wouldn’t normally get God has for us in order to receive also be prepared to be enlight- a chance to know. In public salvation: believe in Christ (Mark ened and excited about educa- school, I didn’t form close I had heard about SVA 16:16). Everyone must follow that tion.—Carrie Hess relationships with the students and knew that it was a good high standard. We won’t be saved or teachers like I have at school, so my family and Technology teacher Darlene Rackley if we believe only a little bit; we SVA.—Ashley Edwards (’11) I went there to take a tour works with eighth-grader Lara Richli must believe whole-heartedly. But and really liked what we in the SAA computer lab. how do we come to the point of saw, so I decided to attend. Spotlight is published in the Visitor belief? Are we all “saved” in the by the Spencerville Adventist Academy —Sam Shingleton (’12) DI is a mindset in the classroom same way? Of course not. Jesus 15930 Good Hope Rd., Silver Spring, where the teacher does everything takes us where we are and works MD 20905 I Phone: (301) 421-9101 spencervilleacademy.org I Principal, in his or her power to help students with us according to our individual Brian Kittleson I Editor, Heidi Wetmore learn. Good teachers have been needs. We don’t all need to be Happenings is published in the Visitor by Shenandoah Valley Academy I 234 West Lee Highway, New Market, VA 22844 Phone: (540) 740-3161 I shenandoahvalleycademy.org I Principal, Spencer Hannah I Editor, Jan Osborne

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Knowing God’s Voice ow connected to God are you? Would you be able to do what He asks even when it appears to go against HGod’s own laws? In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his own son, and though his heart was break- ing at the thought, Abraham readied himself to follow God’s command. That Abraham heard God’s voice, and knew it was His voice—and not the deceiver’s—is amazing to me. I want to be so connected to God that even when the request goes against everything I know Him to stand for, I will know it is Him and will follow His request. God says in Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:11-13, NIV). Knowing the voice of God comes through an intimate connection to Him. It comes when I search for Him with all my heart. Let’s covenant together to spend whatever Dunbar Henri time is necessary with our Father so when He calls we will know His voice and answer. Principal

NEWS New Principal Announced Academy in Silver Spring, David Daniels (below), principal of Mount Vernon Md. He is also a Academy (MVA) in Mount Vernon, Ohio, will be Takoma contributor to the North Academy’s (TA) next principal. Since 2005 he has American Division’s served as principal at MVA, after serving as vice princi- religion curriculum. pal for one year. He also The Commencement served at Liberty speaker will be TA alumna Christian Academy in and nationally recognized Columbus, Ohio, where presenter and consultant he was a teacher and Robyn Jackson, PhD college counselor, even- (right). Jackson is the author of three books, including her tually becoming vice most recent Never Work Harder Than Your Students and principal in 1999 and Other Principles of Great Teaching. then serving as elemen- tary principal for four years. Daniels began his educational ministry as a math Calendar teacher at Griswold Christian Academy in Columbus. May He also served on Ohio Conference’s Educational 4 AP Government Exam Technology Committee. Daniels holds a Bachelor of 6 Asian-Pacific Heritage Assembly Psychology from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Md., and a Master of Business Administration 7 AP English Literature Exam from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. 14 Twelve Angry Women Production, 7 p.m. 17 Twelve Angry Women Production, 4 p.m. Graduation Speakers 18 Board and Staff Appreciation Dinner, 6 p.m. Announced 21 Junior/Senior Banquet DeWayne Boyer (left), 25 No School—Memorial Day religion teacher at 28 Spring Concert Takoma Academy from 1992-2008, will be the 29 Spring Picnic Baccalaureate speaker for this year’s graduation. TA Today is published in the Visitor by Takoma Academy He is currently teaching 8120 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 I Phone: (301) 434-4700 at Spencerville Adventist ta.edu I Principal, C. Dunbar Henri

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Requisite qualities seeks two instructors in the preferred) from CSWE-accredited enthusiasm for teaching all levels include interest in research, suc- School of Journalism & program and minimum five years’ of Spanish, teaching, and student cessful teaching experience, Communication to teach public post-MSW practice experience. advising. Applicants qualified to enthusiasm, flexibility, and com- relations, public speaking, or Demonstrated effectiveness teach other modern languages mitment to nursing and Adventist other communication courses. teaching undergraduate or gradu- (Italian or ASL preferred). Must education. Doctorate preferred, Candidates should have demon- ate level also required. Applicant be an active Seventh-day but will consider other qualified strated success in college teach- should have social research and Adventist in good standing. individuals. 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be held Sunday, May 17, 2009, cousins. In addition to her hus- Celeste Ryan Blyden I Editor & Publisher at 10 a.m. in the Sligo Seventh- band, she was preceded in death Kelly Butler Coe I Art Director & Designer Reflections on the day Adventist Church in Takoma by her parents and a sister. Beth Michaels I Associate Editor Park, Maryland. OSBORNE, Mary Pauline, Taashi Rowe I Assistant Editor The purposes of this meeting State of our Union born September 16, 1921, in Sandra Jones I Copy Editor & Bulletin Board Editor are to hear reports of officers Roane, W.Va.; died Dec. 21, OBITUARY and transact other business that 2008, in Charleston, W.Va. may be necessary or proper to SUBMISSION She was a member of the PUBLISHING BOARD: Dave Weigley (chair), Celeste Ryan s I reflect on the “state of our union,” come before the constituency. Blyden (secretary), Raj Attiken, Seth Bardu, Larry Boggess, Summersville (W.Va.) church. I see three areas that I believe affect Weymouth Spence, President She is survived by her son and For information Charles Cheatham, José Cortés, J. Neville Harcombe, Ray Hartwell, Bill Miller, Fredrick Russell, Rob Vandeman Susan Scharffenberg, Secretary daughter-in-law, Kellis and Linda on placing A the core life of the church—some for Osborne; her daughter and son- MISSION STATEMENT an obituary The Visitor provides news and information, resources for effective good, and some that challenge us: ANNOUNCEMENTS in-law, Ramonda and Kelley Stanard; grandchildren, ministry, and insight on issues with a spiritual focus to help people in the Visitor, celebrate God's transforming grace in preparation for His return. First, evangelism. “Evangelism,” said JANE COX Kelli (Todd) Samples, John B. RETIREMENT BANQUET: (Kari) Osborne; stepgrand- please call COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY Stanley Jones, a missionary to India, “is the life Jane Cox's ministry of nurturing daughter, Valarie Stanard; great- ADVENTISTS I 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 Sandra Jones at (888) 4-VISITOR I columbiaunion.org blood of the church.” In the past few years, the and teaching has graced the grandchildren, Gracen Samples, Allegheny East Conference family Ely Osborne, Justin Samples, and (888) 4-VISITOR Free to Columbia Union members. All others—$18 per year. Columbia Union’s leadership, both adminis- Ganon Osborne; brother-in-law for 41 years. Most of those years COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE were spent teaching at Baltimore Lennis Osborne; and sisters-in- or email sjones@ trative and pastoral, has renewed our focus on evangelism—globally Dave Weigley President Junior Academy (26 years), and law, Grace Brown, Carolyn Gray, and locally. The global content has taken several evangelistic teams and Ruby Pritt. columbiaunion.net. J. Neville Harcombe Executive Secretary she served an additional 10 years Seth Bardu Treasurer as the academy's secretary. We SPENCER, E. Leona, Frank Bondurant Vice President/Ministry Development and special projects to far away places like India, Africa, and else- have been truly blessed by her born July 5, 1918, in Wood, Obituaries Hamlet Canosa Vice President/Education where, proclaiming the last-day message and enlarging the kingdom presence. Please join us Sunday, W.Va., daughter of the late Daniel Walter Carson Vice President/General Counsel/PARL Edward Motschiedler Special Asst. to the President June 7, from 2-6 p.m. at Martin's N. and Ada Belle Scott Gilchrist; are placed of God. Local initiatives have brought revival within churches and West, located at 6810 Dogwood Celeste Ryan Blyden Asst. to the President/Communication died December 22, 2008, in in the order Rubén Ramos Asst. to the President/Multilingual Min. witness to unreached neighborhoods. This is encouraging. Rd., Baltimore, 21244. For Parkersburg, W.Va. She was a Harold Greene Information Technology tickets and more information, member of the Parkersburg they are received, Curtis Boore Plant Services Second, healing ministry. Hospitals in the Columbia Union have visit jcoxretirement.ewebsite.com. Peggy Lee Revolving Fund church. She retired a librarian done a commendable job taking the healing ministry of Jesus to MADISON ACADEMY ALUMNI at West Virginia University- on a space- Carol Wright Undertreasurer Parkersburg. She is survived by HOMECOMING WEEKEND, available basis. CONFERENCES new dimensions of care and compassion. Just listening to the Madison, Tenn., October 9-10. one stepson, Ronald Spencer of Inman, S.C.; two stepdaughters, ALLEGHENY EAST: Charles L. Cheatham, President; Robert Booker, reports that our medical work has progressed to becoming the cen- Honor classes: starting ’34, ’39, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Linda Meile of New York and ’44, and every fifth consecutive Tel. (610) 326-4610 I myalleghenyeast.com ter of medical ministry to the community gives me great joy and year through 2004. Weekend Sandra Anthony of Virginia; three stepgrandchildren; and one sister, ALLEGHENY WEST: Fredrick Russell, President; Bryant Taylor, events will be posted on our Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. happiness. Through its ministry of mercy, our medical institutions Emma Hively of Parkersburg. In website: madisonacademy Tel. (614) 252-5271 I awcsda.com alumni.com. Sign up for our addition to her parents, she was have projected a positive image of our Father’s business. preceded in death by her hus- CHESAPEAKE: Rob Vandeman, President; Samantha Young, fundraiser event, “Madison’s Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Third, education. Something drastic has to be done about this got a Talented Gong Show.” band, Raymond D. Spencer; four Tel. (410) 995-1910 sisters, Catherine Weaver, Virginia wing of our ministry as we face a lot of challenges. Decades ago mis- THE 2009 ADVENTIST Gorrell, and Mary Cochran, all of MOUNTAIN VIEW: Larry Boggess, President; Jessica Martin, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES the Parkersburg area, and sionaries from North America, to whom I am deeply grateful, came Tel. (304) 422-4581 I mtviewconf.org CONVENTION, Florence Webber who resided in to India—my country of origin—and established church schools. “Go Deeper,” is scheduled for New Martinsville, W.Va.; and one NEW JERSEY: José Cortés, President; Laffit Cortés, Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. July 2-4 at the Newport Beach brother, Jack Gilchrist, who Today these schools are self-supporting and financially help the Tel. (609) 392-7131 I njcsda.org Marriott in Newport Beach, Calif. resided in Akron, Ohio. Don’t miss out on powerful OHIO: Raj Attiken, President; Nancy Barnett, Visitor local conference to be about the Father’s business. On the other speakers like Dr. Hyveth Williams STAUFFER, Fred I., Correspondent; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. hand, most schools here still need church and conference subsidies. and Dr. John McVay, fellowship born July 20, 1933, in Hazleton, Tel. (740) 397-4665 I ohioadventist.org opportunities, ministry training, Pa.; died July 1, 2008, at his PENNSYLVANIA: Ray Hartwell, President; Tamyra Horst, Visitor How we are going to make our schools self-sustaining? The union, and more. To register, visit residence in Springfield, Ohio. Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. plusline.org and click on He was a member of the New Tel. (610) 374-8331 I paconference.org conference, and church members must pump enough resources and “events,” or call (800) 732-7587. Carlisle (Ohio) church. He was POTOMAC: Bill Miller, President; Dan Jensen, Visitor strive to once again make our educational institutions the premier a graduate of Columbia Union Correspondent; 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. College in Takoma Park, Md. Tel. (540) 886-0771 I pcsda.org ones in the community. Administration and constituencies must OBITUARIES (president of his class), and COLLEGES Potomac University in encourage school management to strive toward financial stability. To HUMMEL, Hope, Washington, D.C., with a Master COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE: Weymouth Spence, President; born December 1, 1921, in continue to depend on subsidy is a threat to the survival of our edu- of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Angela Abraham, Visitor Correspondent; 7600 Flower Ave., Lakeville, Ohio, the daughter of Takoma Park, MD 20912. Tel. (301) 891-4000 I cuc.edu He interned at the Wooster (Ohio) James and Ruth (LaBarr) cational system and does not contribute to good stewardship. State Mental Hospital, Harding KETTERING COLLEGE OF MEDICAL ARTS: Charles Scriven, Anderson; died November 30, Psychiatric Hospital in President; Mindy Claggett, Visitor Correspondent; 3737 Southern As we continue to work in this vineyard, my prayer is that all our 2008, in Millersburg, Ohio. She Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8601 I kcma.edu Worthington, Ohio, and the married Garno Hummel in 1944, institutions—churches, hospitals, and schools—would boldly, fear- Kettering Medical Center in and he preceded her in death in HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS Dayton, Ohio. He also served lessly, and positively display our identity to the world. Wherever we 1985. She was a member of the ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: William G. “Bill” Robertson, President as a pastor at several Adventist Millersburg church, where she & CEO; Ray Tetz, Visitor Correspondent; 1801 Research Blvd., churches in Ohio. In 1972 he are, the Seventh-day Adventist flag must fly high. Keeping the served as pianist, Sabbath Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel. (301) 315-3030 became a probation officer. He adventisthealthcare.com School superintendent, church Adventist identity is our passion; spreading it everywhere is our graduated from the Ohio Peace clerk, deaconess, communication KETTERING ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE: Frank Perez, President Officers Training Academy and mission. With such a passion and mission, we cannot but succeed secretary, and investment secre- & CEO; Kathryn Stiles, Visitor Correspondent; 3965 Southern has been a commissioned Clark Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. Tel. (937) 395-8167 tary. Hope was a retired interior in fulfilling the commission with which we are charged. County Sheriff’s Deputy since khnetwork.org decorator, working side-by-side 1972. Surviving are his wife of 55 with her husband for 50 years. Published by the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day years, June A. Stauffer; a son, Adventists. Printed at the Review & Herald Publishing Association. She is survived by her daughter, Franklin G. David has served for 21 years as senior pastor of the Brad Stauffer, of Dayton; and his ® ® Garnet (Pat) Sebastian, and a Adventist and Seventh-day Adventist are the registered trade- sister, Jane Krieger (Arthur) of ® number of nieces, nephews, and marks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists . Southern Asian church in Silver Spring, Md. Sugarloaf, Pa. Volume 114 I Issue 5

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