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t is a delight to welcome you to the 60th session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, in San IAntonio, Texas, United States. Much planning and preparation has gone into this session, and we are thankful to A Warm the many people who have made this important gathering a reality. Our theme, “Arise! Shine! Jesus Is Coming!” points to our hope and calling as Seventh-day Adventists. What a wonderful message to share with a world desperately in need Welcome of a Savior. Although our countries, cultures, and languages may differ, we are all part of the same family of Christ, with one mission. During this session, not only do we to All have the joy of worshipping together as a worldwide family, renewing past friendships, and building new ones; we have the opportunity to focus clearly on accomplishing God’s mission for His church of proclaiming the three angels’ messages. This special work must involve everyone—women, men, children, youth. All are needed to reach the world for Christ through the Holy Spirit’s power. As you have been doing during the “100 Days of Prayer,” continue to pray earnestly for the outpouring of the latter rain of the Holy Spirit at this session. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide each word spoken and that Christian respect is extended to each other as we conduct the business of the church. I pray that every decision made during this session will further God’s plans and strengthen His church for the prophetic mission He has entrusted to us. As we see disaster, chaos, and uneasiness all around, the signs tell us we are indeed living in the very last days. It is my desire that each of us feel anew the assurance of God’s grace, the urgency of our task, and the power of His promises: “Therefore do not cast away your conﬁdence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: ‘For yet a little while, and He who is coming will come and will not tarry’ ” (Heb. 10:35-37).* Arise! Shine! Jesus Is Coming!

Ted N. C. Wilson President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 3 Welcome to the Southwestern Union t is my pleasure to welcome delegates and attendees of Ithe 60th session of the Gen- eral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to San Antonio, Texas.Texas. SSana Antonio holds a special place in my heart. InIn 1960 my parents and I were baptized into the AdventistAdventist Church as a result of tent meetings by evangelist JoJoee Crews. Many UUnited States Army veterans will remember San AntAntonioo and the Laurel Heights Seventh-day AAdventistdventis Church, which became a home base for manymany seservicemenr stationed at Fort Sam Houston over thethe years.years TheThe S oSouthwestern Union Conference is honored to host this session. As we gather, let’s rediscover what unitesunites uuss as a church by focusing on the theme of this session:session: “Arise! Shine! Jesus is coming!” This is the hope ththata unites us: Jesus’ soon return! In anticipationant of this session, the Southwestern UnionUnion anda its conferences have accepted the chal- lengelenge tot share the hope of Jesus’ coming with the peoplepeople of San Antonio. God’s inﬁnite love has been shiningshinin through our members as they have addressedaddres needs and built relationships with local communitiescomm through medical outreach, evange- listiclistic campaigns, educational seminars, youth ral- lies,lies, food security programs, and many other activities.activ I llooko forward to hearing the many wonderful, inspirationalinsp reports of how God’s love is shining throughthro members in other parts of the world. InI addition to the planned program, please taketak some time to enjoy the cultural sights and soundssos u of this historic city. I recommend visit- inginng the Alamo and River Walk. Take a boat cruisecru on the San Antonio River to learn even morem of the fascinating history of this beautiful city.cii AsA yyououo enjoy this city and its history, remember to prayppraay forfor itsi people, that they will come to know the LordLLordd throughthro the loving presence of the Adventist Church. Let’s also pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on this General Conference session. May God be gloriﬁed!

Larry R. Moore President, Southwestern Union Conference

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The dining tent at the 38th General Conference session held in 1913 on the grounds of Washington Missionary College (now Washington Adventist University) in Takoma Park, Maryland. ELLEN G. WHITE ESTATE eventh-day Adventists have long looked to our pioneers for inspiration. As we prepare for the 60th Gen- Seral Conference session in San Antonio, there are lessons to learn and points of inspiration to take from the ﬁrst, founding session 152 years ago, when Seventh-day Adventist leaders met in Battle Creek, Michigan, in May 1863. The Spirit of That expression, “Seventh-day Adventist leaders met,” sounds so simple. But just 32 months earlier it could not have been said. For it was only as recently as October 1, 1860, at an earlier meeting in Battle Creek, that believers had agreed “that we call ourselves Seventh-day Adventists.”1 Before then, the term Seventh-day Adventist had been used as often by enemies, as a term of abuse, as by the few members of the yet- ’63 unorganized movement that had emerged after the Great Disappointment of 1844. At that 1860 meeting it took four days of debate to reach a consensus that if God’s remnant people formally organized their local churches and adopted a common name for themselves, they would not be retreating into Babylon. But those few steps were as far as Adventists would go. The prospect of any organization above the local congregation was unacceptable.

CONFERENCES AND GENERAL CONFERENCE Yet, remarkably, within two and a half years Seventh-day Adventists in Michigan,

ELLEN G. WHITE ESTATE ELLEN G. Iowa, Vermont, Wisconsin, Illinois, Min- nesota, and New York had organized seven separate associations of churches into The First General Conference Session what they called conferences (two in Iowa, one covering Illinois and Wisconsin, and BY DAVID TRIM the others each covering one state; the two in Iowa later merged into one). But what was recognized by many Seventh-day Adventists was that, in effect, this meant there were six Seventh-day Adventist denominations—not one. So in March 1863 James White, the unofficial (but undisputed) leader of Seventh-day Advent- ists, published, in the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, the journal that bound the widely scattered believers together (usually known then simply as the Review and Herald and today as the Adventist Review), a call for a “General Conference.” The term general conference had been

8 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 used by the Millerites in the early 1840s; that 20 leaders of the embryonic Seventh- they were pragmatic. Where they saw tal- indeed, Joseph Bates had been chair of day Adventist movement gathered in ent, they would use it to spread the third one such conference. In the 1850s the Battle Creek. angel’s message. seventh-day Sabbathkeeping Adventists There were 18 delegates from five of the Having elected a chair and secretary, used the term for meetings that were six existing state conferences: Michigan, delegates and onlookers then joined in open to all adherents of the Sabbatarians’ New York, Illinois and Wisconsin, Min- singing hymn number 233, “Long Upon distinctive doctrines—that is, a confer- nesota, and Iowa. The Vermont Confer- the Mountains,” by Annie R. Smith, from ence, or meeting, that was general rather ence (which included churches from the hymnbook James White had published than local. However, by 1860 several Prot- across the Canadian border in Quebec) in 1861. Then John N. Loughborough, of estant denominations in the United dispatched no delegates to Battle Creek, Michigan; Charles O. Taylor, of New York; States were using the term conference for but two delegates were sent from the and Isaac Sanborn, of Wisconsin, were a permanent association of congrega- Seventh-day Adventist churches in Ohio, chosen as a committee to inspect and tions, and it was this use that the state which had yet to organize into a confer- verify the credentials of the delegates. This conferences had borrowed. ence. Also present were a number of mem- tells us something else about the men who Still, James White’s announcement in bers of the Battle Creek church, who were founded the General Conference: they the March 10, 1863, issue of the Review not official delegates of the Michigan liked to sing hymns, and they valued probably seemed to some Sabbatarians Conference but interested observers of the proper procedure and committees. Some to be calling just another general meeting, proceedings. All the official delegates characteristics of our church go back to our though it did hint that important matters were men, though at least one woman, very origins! of common interest might be discussed. Ellen White, was among the locals who He wrote: attended as onlookers. Two official dele- FOUNDING THE GENERAL CONFERENCE “We recommend that the General Con- gates were laypersons, holding no minis- The next day, Thursday, May 21, 1863, ference be held in connection with the terial credentials—and constituted was the big day. The first step was the Michigan State Conference at Battle two-thirds of the General Conference’s selection of eight men to draft a constitu- Creek, as early as such a gathering can be very first Nominating Committee! tion: Sanborn, of Wisconsin; Loughbor- convened. . . . We suppose that it would The 20 delegates’ first action was to ough and Joseph H. Waggoner, of be the pleasure of the brethren in other elect a temporary chair and secretary. The Michigan; John N. Andrews and Nathan States, and the Canadas, to send to the chair was Jotham M. Aldrich; the secre- Fuller, of New York; B. F. Snook, of Iowa; General Conference either delegates or tary, Uriah Smith. Aldrich was 35 and had Washington Morse, of Minnesota; and H. letters setting forth their opinion of the only become a Sabbatarian Adventist in F. Baker, of Ohio. They reported back so best course of action, and their requests 1860; Smith was just 31 and, remarkably, promptly that some preliminary work of the Conference.”2 was not a delegate, but one of the observ- must have been done before the session ers from Battle Creek. These two facts tell and the constitution was then approved THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST SESSION us something about the founders of our unanimously. The General Conference of So it was, on Wednesday, May 20, 1863, church. Many of them were young, and Seventh-day Adventists was thus formally

DULY ELECTED The first three officers of the General Conference James White, a founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, was elected president at the first General Conference in 1863, but turned it down.

John Byington Uriah Smith Eli Walker president secretary treasurer

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GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 9 CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE Left: Jotham M. Aldrich and Uriah Smith were elected temporary chair, and secretary, respectively.

Below (from left): B. F. Snook, Isaac Sanborn, Joseph H. Waggoner, John Loughborough, J. N. Andrews, Nathan Fuller, and Washington Morse, and H. F. Baker (not pictured) prepared the ﬁrst draft of the General Conference constitution.

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founded. More than a periodic meeting, it HONESTY, LOVE, AND HUMILITY Whatever the debates was a permanent association that would The fact that so much was achieved in have annual sessions, with a constitution, such short time is striking, for our pio- of the 1850s, by three officers (president, secretary, and neers were capable of blunt, plainspoken treasurer), and an executive committee. debate when they disagreed. But our fore- Elections were then held. John Bying- fathers’ tendency to express themselves 1863 they were ton was eventually elected president (and frankly shouldn’t be misunderstood. took the chair from Aldrich); Eli Walker On the ﬁrst day of the 1860 conference clear: Seventh-day (another Battle Creek local who was not James White began his ﬁrst speech by a Michigan Conference delegate) was addressing the chair, which was proper voted in as treasurer; and Uriah Smith parliamentary procedure; but he did so Adventists needed was chosen as secretary. George Amadon, in a unique way. For the chair was Joseph a Michigander, and John Andrews were Bates, whom White had known for 20 to be united if they elected to make up the executive commit- years. These were his opening words: tee with Byington. A committee was then “Brother Chairman (you will permit me formed (J. N. Loughborough, I. Sanborn, to call you brother chairman as Mr. is so were to fulfill their W. H. Brinkerhoff, J. M. Aldrich, and W. exceedingly cold).”3 White’s use of Morse) to draft a model constitution for “Brother Chairman” instead of the ortho-

divinely assigned all state conferences and the session then dox “Mr. Chairman” reflects that our RESEARCH AND CENTER FOR ADVENTIST ONFERENCE ARCHIVES, adjourned until Saturday night, May 23. founders had invested everything in the mission. Meeting after sunset, delegates approved Great Second Advent movement. They the model constitution (which all confer- were bound together by deep affection. ences that wished to join the General Reporting in the next issue of the Conference would have to adopt), and set Review, Uriah Smith wrote with satisfac- up another committee (White, Andrews, tion: “Perhaps no previous meeting that and Smith) to report back to the 1864 ses- we have ever enjoyed was characterized sion on rules for local churches to follow by such unity of feeling and harmony of

when organizing. sentiment. In all the important steps GENERAL C WHITE ESTATE, ELLEN G. PHOTOS:

10 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 taken at this Conference . . . there was not EVANGELISTIC SPIRIT Seventh-day Adventists. We need the a dissenting voice, and we . . . doubt if Between the session’s adjournment on same commitment to unity and to mis- there was even a dissenting thought.”4 Thursday evening and its resumption on sion; we need to continue to follow proper, This was one reason so much was Saturday night, Adventist leaders turned well-established procedures; and we need accomplished in just over a day. Surely, to their favorite activity: evangelism. On the same willingness to utilize all church too, as suggested earlier, some of the Friday, May 22, the Michigan Conference’s members, finding ways to affirm all their eight members of the constitution com- evangelistic tent (what later generations talents and commitment. mittee had done some drafting in of Adventists would call a “big tent”) “was We need, too, the same willingness to advance. That was entirely proper, for all erected on the green” near the Review and speak plainly to each other; but we also those who met at Battle Creek in 1863 Herald office, as Uriah Smith reported. need the same love for each other, as broth- knew that they needed to be more united Eight evangelistic meetings were held, ers and sisters in Christ; and the same will- and more organized, if, in words they with delegates participating, broken by a ingness to put the prophetic mission of this voted on May 23, 1863, “the great work church service on Sabbath, May 23, also church above any considerations of self. of disseminating light upon the com- held in the Second Meeting House. The 1 “Fifth Session,” Review and Herald, Oct. 23, 1860. mandments of God, the faith of Jesus, session’s proceedings finally concluded 2 [James White], “General Conference,” Review and Herald, Mar. 10, 1863. and the truths connected with the third with a baptism of eight new believers on 3 “Business Proceedings.” Review and Herald, Oct. 9, 1860. angel’s message” was to be accom- the morning of Sunday, May 24.7 4 Uriah Smith, “The Conference,” Review and Herald, May 26, 1863. plished. As the preamble to the General Here is a last point about our found- 5 “Report of General Conference,” Review and Herald, Conference constitution stated, it was ers. They valued committees, parliamen- May 26, 1863. founded: “For the purpose of securing tary procedure, and organization, but 6 Ibid. 7 Smith, “The Conference.” unity and efficiency in labor, and pro- only as means to an end. The end they moting the general interests of the cause had in sight was the second coming of David Trim is director of the General Conference Department of Archives, Statistics, and Research. 5 of present truth.” Christ, and a reaping of the harvest. This article is adapted from a longer version in the From this we learn something else The spirit of ’63 is still relevant for June 2015 edition of Adventist World. about our founders: Whatever the debates of the 1850s, by 1863 they were clear: they needed to be united if they were to fulfill their divinely assigned mission. This mission was truly uppermost in their minds, GOSPEL TRAVEL rather than personal factors. We can be WORLDWIDE RELIGIOUS TOURS confident of this because, Uriah Smith’s comments notwithstanding, there was one 1863 moment of disagreement. James White was unanimously chosen president, but he declined to serve. After a considerable time spent in discussion, the believers urging reasons why he should accept the position, and he why he should not, his resignation was finally accepted, and John Byington elected as president in his stead.6 No reason was given why James White refused, but we can guess, I think. He had ¡Israel - The Holy Land! championed organization for several years and surely wanted it to be clear that he had done so because it was what the B420 B418 B406 B404 Gospel Bible WE ARE Safe TV Amazing Translation Travel Family Institute ESD movement needed, not so that he could Ministries Facts Sabbath Ministries HERE! Children’s School PARL become president. White’s personal qual- Ministry Coaching B321B319 B315 B309 B305 (Estamos Aquí) ities were never better displayed than in this moment, arguing at length with his 310 Ashdale Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 brethren so that they would not make Tel: 919-577-00437"5919-577-1153 him their leader. He put the unity and mission of the new denomination above *"()(+%,&,0-$)1/"3$)+$17444&,0-$)1/"3$)+$1 all personal factors.

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 11 NEWS YOUR GUIDE TO THE GC SESSION AGENDA HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT TO EXPECT EACH DAY.

BY ANDREW MC CHESNEY

he 60th General Conference session will committee will determine the final items for “A lot of people are praying that this ses- Toffer several firsts: electronic voting, a mo- the daily agenda early each morning during sion will not be only about business but a time bile app, an electronic agenda for delegates, the session.session. for revival and spiritual renewal,” Iseminger and, most crucially for the rest of us, an op- said.s portunity to review the agenda in advance. Delegates may vote on a resolution on the Usually General Conference Secretariat, HolyH Bible and a statement of confidence in which sets the agenda, provides the informa- thet writings of church cofounder Ellen G. White. tion only to the delegates. But for the first If time doesn’t permit, the vote is to be moved time it is making details of the plan available tot an undetermined day. to the world church before the July 2-11 busi- The first major item on the agenda focuses ness meeting starts at the Alamodome sta- ono church mission. Delegates will vote to of- dium in San Antonio, Texas. ficiallyfi approve the record 35 unions that have “Normally only the delegates would get beenb organized since the last General Con- this,” Myron Iseminger, undersecretary of the The new app, “GC ference session in 2010. General Conference, said in an interview in Session 2015,” can be “The number of new unions is unprece- his office, holding up a sheaf of papers with downloaded for free dented in the history of the Seventh-day Ad- from online app stores. the session’s agenda. “But it doesn’t cost us ventist Church,” said G. T. Ng, executive sec-

any extra to put it up on the Web site, and http://2015.gcsession.org/app/ retary of the General Conference. “It is a re- this gives the nondelegates an opportunity flection of the church growing with breakneck to better understand the proceedings.” speed around the world, particularly in Latin The agenda, which was published on thee MorningMo worship: “History’s Glo- America and on the African continent.” DAY official GCsession.org Web site, contains itemss riousrio Climax: The Promise of Several of these new unions were created to elect world church officers and vote word-- 1 HisHi Return,” by Janos Kovacs- from larger unions to make administration more ing revisions to the Fundamental Beliefs, poli-- Biro,Bi secretary of the Trans-Eu- responsive to local members. Zambia, whose cies for the Church Manual, and changes too THURSDAY ropeanro Division’s ministerial membership passed 1 million in April, is an JULY 2 Constitution and Bylaws. Attendees also hearr association.as example of this. Others have advanced from reports from each of the 14 administrativee The business ssession will open with a series union mission to union conference status, in- regions of the church. of brief formalities: an official call to order, a dicating maturity in finance and leadership. With the exception of Sabbaths, the daily check to make sure that all the constitutional The Adventist world church now has a mem- public meeting starts with worship (8:00 a.m.) requirements of the meeting are met, and the bership of 18.5 million, compared to the 16.3 and is followed by two business sessions (9:30 formal adoption of the daily program. million reported at the 2010 General Confer- a.m. to noon, and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.). A two- Attendees will watch a new Ministerial As- ence session. and-a-half-hour evening program consists sociation-produced short film, What Might A total of 22 unions were added in 2010, of a 30-minute musical concert (6:30 to 7:00 Have Been, about church cofounder Ellen G. while 22 unions also were added in 2005. Only p.m.) and division reports, ending at 9:00 p.m. White’s 1903 vision on what could have hap- nine unions were added in 2000. The following agenda schedule is prelimi- pened at the 1901 General Conference ses- After lunch the focus will shift to the lead- nary and could change if discussions on some sion if delegates had humbled themselves ership of the Adventist world church for the items last longer than scheduled. A steering and allowed an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. next five years. A Nominating Committee will

12 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 The nominating committee is likely to interrupt the business session to announce its nomination of the General Conference president for 2015 to 2020.

Delegates applaud at the GC session in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sabbath, June 26, 2010.

be appointed to nominate church leaders, start- He will be followed by David Trim, director “The Nominating Committee starts its work ing with the General Conference president. of the General Conference’s Office of Archives, on Friday, and we should have at least their In the evening General Conference presi- Statistics, and Research, who will crunch the nomination for the General Conference pres- dent Ted N. C. Wilson will give his president’s numbers with his statistical report. ident sometime that day,” Iseminger said. report about his five years in office. After that, General Conference treasurer “If they are really ambitious, we might get Robert E. Lemon will offer an overview of the one or both of the other executive officers DAY MorningMo worship: “Tomorrow’s church’s financial state with his treasurer’s as well.” HeadlinesHe Today: The Signs of report. At the 2010 session the election of the pres- 2 His Return,” by Sikhu Hlatshwayo, At some point during the day, the Nomi- ident took place on Friday morning, while the a ZimbabweanZ missionary in the nating Committee is likely to interrupt the General Conference’s other two senior posi- FRIDAY UnitedUn States who helps lead business session to announce its nomination tions, executive secretary and treasurer, were JULY 3 publicpu campus ministry. of the General Conference president for 2015 decided in the afternoon. The business session will begin with Ng to 2020. The candidate, like all nominated can- The Nominating Committee interrupts the giving the secretary’s report, summarizing didates, must be approved by the delegates business session whenever it has a major his office’s work over the past five years. in session. decision to announce.

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 13 One significant proposed change is the addition of the phrase “a recent six-day creation” to the statement on “Creation.”

“As soon as they get a block of names, they will consider expanding the section dealing come into the business session and give their with extramarital relationships, to include report,” Iseminger said. details on specific definitions relating to sex- Read more about the ual conduct. proposed revisions in TheTh Friday afternoon business Also on Sunday, delegates may vote on DAY “28 Fundamental Beliefs sessionse will wrap up early, at technical changes to the General Conference’s Get an Update.” 3 4:004: p.m., in preparation for Constitution and Bylaws. Sabbath.Sa Following a sermon Discussions on the Church Manual or Con- bit.ly/1AfBosx SABBATH by G. T. Ng on Sabbath morn- stitution could start earlier than Sunday, Is- JULY 4 ing,in people will be invited to eminger said. attend an afternoonafternoo program titled “The Church “If we have time to work them in on Thurs- in Mission.” day or Friday, we’ll start on them then,” he said. In the evening, reports will be delivered The Nominating Committee is expected to by the North American Division (NAD) and stop Sunday’s proceedings to announce its the Middle East and North Africa Union (MENA). nominations for the General Conference’s general vice presidents, associate secretar- Read the marked-up MorningM worship: “The Amaz- ies, and associate treasurers. DAY copy of the final draft ingin Event: The Manner of His “By the end of Sunday during the 2010 ses- of Fundamental Beliefs 4 Return,”Re by Neale Schofield, CEO sion, we had all these General Conference (PDF) of the Adventist Media Network officers,” Iseminger said. SUNDAY of the South Pacific Division. In the evening, reports will be delivered bit.ly/1GqaDCG JULY 5 The day’s business sessions by the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) and will likellikelyy be dominateddom by a discussion and the Euro-Asia Division (ESD). vote on editorial changes to the Church Man-- The Nominating Committee will be in re- ual, most significantly to the disciplinary pro-- MorningMo worship: “Faithful End- cess during the discussion on Fundamental DAY tocol for sexual misconduct. timetim Living: Preparation for His Beliefs. But it may have time to recommend 5 Return,”Re by Shian W. O’Connor, its nominations for division-level presidents, presidentpr of the Cayman Islands secretaries, and treasurers, and possibly MONDAY ConferenceCo in the Inter-Amer- several General Conference department JULY 6 icanic Division. directors. The entire day’sday business session will be In the evening, reports will be delivered dedicated to proposed wording changes to by the Inter-European Division (EUD) and the the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh- Inter-American Division (IAD). day Adventist Church. “We expect that to be a rather lengthy dis-- MorningM worship: “Never Alone: bit.ly/1AmrmWk DAY cussion. It’s an important one,” Isemingerr TheTh Promised Comforter Who Read more about the proposed changes said. One significant proposed change is thee PrecedesPr His Return,” by in “Revisions to Church Manual Include 6 addition of the phrase “a recent six-day cre-- MathildeM Frey, former profes- Matters on Discipline.” ation” to the “Creation” statement. TUESDAY sorso of Old Testament exegesis JULY 7 The Fundamental Beliefs have remainedd andan biblical languages at the No changes have been recommended to unedited since their adoption at the 19800 seminaryseminary at the AdventistA International Insti- the 13 reasons for which church members General Conference session, with the excep- tute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) in the can be disciplined, including disloyalty to the tion of the addition of a twenty-eighth Fun- Philippines. church and physical violence. But delegates damental Belief in 2005. The day’s business sessions will consist of

14 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 Living Waters: Intelligent Design in the Oceans of the World, a ﬁlm featuring examples of design in dolphins, turtles, salmon, and whales. The world premiere will be held in the Lila Cockrell Theatre at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on July 10 at 5:00 p.m. Viewers will have an opportunity to meet the producer, some of the scientists, and others involved in the ﬁlming of this project. Tickets are free at the Faith and Science Council booth (#A502).

SEE OTHER EVENTS OCCURRING AROUND THE SESSION ON PP. 24-25.

a general business meeting and a corporate and the reports of the study commissions; The Nominating Committee is expected meeting — legal gatherings that the General and after your careful consideration of what to name General Conference auditors and Conference is obliged to hold as an organi- is best for the church and the fulfillment of the leadership team for the Ministerial zation and that have been announced in the its mission, is it acceptable for division ex- Association. pages of the Adventist Review and Adventist ecutive committees, as they may deem it ap- In the evening, reports will be delivered World, the official magazines of the Adventist propriate in their territories, to make provi- by the Southern Asia Division (SUD), Trans- world church. sion for the ordination of women to the gos- European Division (TED), and the West-Central Also on Tuesday the Nominating Commit- pel ministry? Yes or No.” Africa Division (WAD). tee is expected to name the majority of the Ted N. C. Wilson, president of the Adventistt General Conference department directors. world church, has appealed to delegates too DAY MorningMo worship: “Home at Last: In the evening, reports will be delivered read what the Bible says about women’s or-- TheTh Joy and Fullness of His Re- by the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) dination and to pray that all will humbly fol-- 9 turn,”tu by Ron Smith, president and the South American Division (SAD). low the Holy Spirit’s guidance on the matter.. of the Southern Union in the FRIDAY NorthNo American Division. JULY 10 DAY MorningM worship: “Through Tri- This last day of business ses- alsal to Triumph: The Advent sionssions will be leftlef open to any outstanding 7 MovementM and His Return,” by agenda items. AlainAl Coralie, associate execu- “If we finish the business items early, WEDNESDAY tivetiv secretary of the East-Cen- we may choose to have a prayer session,” JULY 8 traltra Africa Division. Iseminger said. The entire day’sday business session will be dedicated to the question of whether divisions A special mission offering will bit.ly/1PXowZN DAY should make provision for the ordination of bebe collected during Sabbath Read “Adventists Urged to Study Women’s women in their respective territories. worshipwo services to fund thou- Ordination for Themselves.” 10 The question that delegates will be asked sandssa of youth-driven mission to vote on is: SABBATH projectspr around the world. JULY 11 “After your prayerful study on ordination The Nominating Committee will be in re-- The Sabbath morning mes- from the Bible, the writings of Ellen G. White, cess during the ordination discussion onn sage at 11:00 a.m. willw be delivered by the elected Wednesday. president of the General Conference. In the evening, reports will be delivered People will be invited to attend an afternoon by the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division program titled “The Church in Mission.” Read “Women’s (SID), South Pacific Division (SPD), and the The closing evening program is “Mission Ordination Question Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). on the Move,” formerly known as the “Parade Goes to GC Session.” of Nations.” MorningM worship: “Into All the “It’s always been the climax of the ses- DAY bit.ly/1FC6tbW World:W The Proclamation of the sion, with delegates representing their coun- 8 GospelGo and His Return,” by Taj tries in colorful costume,” Iseminger said. Pacleb,Pa evangelist for the Cen- “The name change at this session represents THURSDAY traltr California Conference. a change in focus from patriotism for one’s JULY 9 The General Conference ses- country of origin to a focus on mission. The sionsion is expecteexpected to start wrapping up on program will review by decade when the first Thursday. Any unresolved agenda items will Adventist believers were baptized in each be discussed at the morning and afternoon country and highlight the continuing mission business sessions. challenges.”

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 15 The Middle East and North Africa Union considered an Arab theme.

NO FREE CAMEL RIDES AT GC SESSION ABOUT 600 BOOTHS WILL VIE FOR ATTENTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL.

BY ANDREW MC CHESNEY

ree camel rides. A Bedouin tent. An iPad that visitors will never hear elsewhere be- This year’s booths also promise to impress. Fgiveaway. cause they are too sensitive to share in the Some of the church’s 13 divisions have Homer Trecartin, leader of the Seventh- media. A few people might even feel impressed shipped sizable containers to San Antonio. day Adventist Church in the Middle East and to become missionaries. Washington Adventist University’s market- North Africa, batted these ideas back and The challenge of the exhibit hall is shared ing team has spent considerable time devel- forth at a brainstorming session with his com- by many of the 600 Adventist organizations oping a simple yet eye-catching theme for munication coordinator, Chanmin Chung. vying for attention in the Henry B. Gonzalez the university’s booth, spokeswoman Angie The dilemma: how to make sure that their Convention Center during the Adventist world Crews said. Without giving anything away, she booth about God’s work in Arab countries church’s quinquennial business meeting, held said various details have been ﬁnalized that gets noticed in the exhibit hall of the 2015 in the Alamodome stadium nearby. she hopes will astonish visitors. General Conference session. Previous General Conference sessions set GoodSalt, owner of scores of well-known “We got stressed out thinking about how the bar high. An Asian organization once Adventist paintings and other artwork, also we could satisfy people’s expectations to- shipped a local bus to the United States to has been coy about its booth. Its director, ward the Middle East and North Africa,” Chung showcase at its booth, while another group Lars Justinen, said he didn’t want to ruin the said. “How could we attract people to our offered men’s neckties emblazoned with the surprise but can reveal that he is announc- booth?” Adventist Church’s logo. One of the biggest ing the launch of Advent100, “a special evan- Their solution? Good old-fashioned mis- hits was a booth with a ﬂock of lambs that gelism resource exclusively for the Seventh- sion stories with a twist. There are stories children could pet. day Adventist world church.”

16 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 For many,many, GC SessionSession meansm the beginning of a new jobjob or a newne title.title. A serviceserv offered at the Advent ID boothboobob th willwilill letlet attattendeesendee order new business cards anda pickpickc them up before leaving San Antonio.

“I can say that it willill bee the startststartar off thethe energyeenenergyg and timetime into telling its story. In ad- most significant resourceurcec forfor AdventistsAdventists inin-- dition,ditionio , the MidMiddled East and North Africa are volved in evangelism inn genggenerations,”erations,””h hhee ssaidaid aac camelcameltl thatthat peoplepeoplece couldcouldpd posepose withwith for stillstist ll exotic. ExpectationsExpe are too high!” by e-mail. “That may ssoundound a bit bold, but I photos.phoh tos. But reality sanksa in. The union’s funding write that without exaggeration.ggeration. I can say thatthat AddingAdding to their stress was the fact that the possibilitiespossibilities wewerer limited, and it had to settle it addresses the needs of all Adventists spread- union is making its debut at this General Con- on a booth measuring a tiny 10 feet by 10 feet ing the gospel in this visual age.” ference session. The union, with just 3,400 (three meters by three meters). Adventist believers living among a popula- “A COUPLE OF INSANE IDEAS” tion of a half billion people, started operat- A SECRET WEAPON Back at the Middle East brainstorming ses- ing as an autonomous detached field in 2012 Trecartin and Chung, however, refused to sion, Chung proposed “a couple of insane after previously being part of both the Inter- be deterred, and decided that the union had ideas” about holding a drawing for an iPad European Division and the Trans-European a secret weapon: amazing stories of God’s or for two plane tickets for a mission trip to Division. power that cannot be shared in the Adventist the Middle East, he said. He and Trecartin, “People expect something when they see Review or other Adventist media. president of the Middle East and North Af- our name and they know that it is our first “Personally I would like to send many rica Union, also considered giving the booth time at the General Conference session,” Chung stories about our secret evangelistic meet- an Arab theme, such as a huge pyramid, free said. “It is not an unusual expectation, be- ings, baptisms, and many other miraculous camel rides, a Bedouin tent, or a statue of cause, as you know, each organization pours stories related to the unreached people of

The Andrews University booth at the last General Conference session in 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 17 “A SERIOUS CALLING”

HOMER TRECARTIN, PRESIDENT OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA UNION, SPEAKS ABOUT HIS GOALS AT THIS GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION:

here is so much to do, and so few peo- Tple on the ground to help us, that our whole goal with the booth and report is to challenge people to join us in making our territory,” Chung said. “However, we can’t, a major difference in one of the last great and it won’t happen.” mission fields for the church. So the union decided to make its mission We aren’t trying to hide the sacrifices stories the focal point at both its booth and a that will be needed. We don’t have a lot report that it will deliver at the General Con- of money to pay people much. They ference session on the evening of Sabbath, shouldn’t come if they are just looking for July 4. They announced the mission focus via a job. They should come only if they are a well-received social media campaign with willing to come and even give their lives if necessary. PowerPoint-style slides reading, “There will be We take precautions, we have extensive security plans no camel riding! There will be no Bedouin tent. in place, and we don’t send people into situations that But we have many exciting mission stories.” we think will be dangerous. But we go knowing that Sa- Trecartin explained that the main goal of tan is not happy with what we are doing, and some of us the booth and the report is to invite people will almost certainly be asked to make the ultimate to make a major difference in one of the most sacrifice. challenging mission fields for the Our booth gives people a chance to see the opportu- church. nities and challenges, and to let us know of their pos- Some people may wish to give JESUS“ NEVER sible interest in helping. We are building a database of money, but that is not the union’s TOLD HIS potential workers that we can quickly search when there focus. Trecartin noted that Jesus DISCIPLES is an opening and see if we can find the right person to never told His disciples to pray for TO PRAY FOR fit the position. And we have many types of positions money, but often told them to pray MONEY BUT opening up: some are paid, some are volunteer, some for laborers. OFTEN TOLD are tentmakers working for other companies but know- “That is our great lack. We need THEM TO PRAY ing they are missionaries for the church. people that are willing to leave the FOR LABORERS. comforts of home and come and join our team,” he said. ” He and Chung are praying that the message will strike a chord. “We expect people to focus on the simple core of our union and its mission, without any of the bells and whistles,” Chung said. “We hope this will be a blessing to everyone. Homer Trecartin After all, when we think about the essence of the General Conference session, it is all about spiritual revival and rearming ourselves with the mission spirit.”

The exhibit hall is scheduled to be open 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 2; 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 3 and 5 to 10; and 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4 and 11. The Middle East and North Africa Union booth is located at C1748, Convention Hall C.

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La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for “The Torch of Friendship”) was given to the city of San Antonio by the Mexican government in 2002. It is located in the middle of a trafﬁc circle in downtown San Antonio, near the River Walk and the Alamo. In the background is the 622 foot tall Tower of the Americas. Visitors explore Missionion San José, one of four missionsons that make up the San AAntoniontonio Missions Nationalational Historicalal ParkPark..

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an Antonio,Aihhfhi’ the host of this year’s later,lBC Bexar County was organized, id with General Conference session, is a cul- San Antonio as its seat. A Brief Look at Sturally colorful city with a storied By 1860 San Antonio was, for a time, past. the largest town in Texas, beating out The Spanish explored the region in the coastal Galveston. Interestingly, German San Antonio’s late 1600s and again in 1709. The city immigration accounted for this, and Ger- began with the San Antonio de Béxar man speakers outnumbered Hispanics presidio and the villa of San Fernando and Anglos until after 1877. At one point, History de Béxar, founded in 1718 and 1731, street signs were written in German, respectively. Five Spanish missions Spanish, and English. sprouted up along the San Antonio River After the Civil War in the United States, BY WILONA KARIMABADI shortly after 1718. By 1795 all ﬁve mis- San Antonio boomed from cattle, mercan- sions had become secularized, with tile operations, and military outposts, somesome bbecomingecoming mimilitarylitary bbarracks.arracks. You climbingc to the largest town in the state are likelylikely familiar with the most famous againa in 1900. Though the city didn’t grow of them—San Antonio de Valero mission, beyondb its original Spanish land charter otherwise known as the Alamo. untilu 1940, this was Texas, after all—land San Antonio was the site of 13 dadaysys of wasw plenty, and it continued to blossom. battlebattle duringduring the Texas Revolution, By the close of the nineteenth cen- cculminatingulminating on March 6, 1836. tury, San Antonio had become a prime When Mexican forces were location for retirement, with its climate, eventuallyeventually routed a month amenities,a and cultural ﬂavor. Today the ccity is home to several military, medical, anda research facilities, and counts tour- ismi as one of its most vital industries. There is much to experience in this placep in addition to the happenings in the ConventionC Center and Dome, so be sure tot explore its famed River Walk, shops, restaurants,r gardens, and historical attrac- tionst as often as you get the chance.

Information gleaned from https://tshaonline.org. San Antonio’s Adventist Heritage BYB ALFREDO VERGEL

o place in Texas is as firmly a part of the Ameri- African American congregations slowly developed and Bertha Taylor can imagination as San Antonio. The heroic had their own buildings by the early 1920s. Nstand taken by hopelessly outnumbered Texan It was not until after the end of World War II revolutionariesr against a well-equipped Mexican that Adventism in San Antonio really took off. ArmyA has become an icon of American tenacity. Inter- In 1946 Texas Conference licensed mission- estingly, it would take the Adventist church some of ary Thelma Flanagan remarked: “San Anto- that same grim persistence to stake out a thriving nio, the place where Satan tried especially outpost in town. hard to prohibit the work, is the magazine Six months after moving to San Antonio in 1893, haven.” That year literature evangelists satu- literature evangelist R. W. Robertson had established rated the city. With nearly prophetic voice, a beachhead of sorts: a group of 21 meeting regularly Flanagan added, “Some day we believe there on the Sabbath. will be a rich harvest of souls as a result.” While San Antonio was by then already a popular Four years later, after a 12-week evangelistic winter retreat, Adventist efforts were only beginning series led by Our Times editor Stanley Harris, 100 E. L. Neff to extend beyond north Texas. As a hub of the rail- people joined the church. Membership was further road system, San Antonio was a forced stop for many boosted by Adventist conscientious objectors train- literature evangelists and church leaders traveling ing at the Medical Field Service School estab- elsewhere. These stops gave passersby a chance to lished in the Brooke Army Medical Center at become familiar with the town and help the tiny Fort Sam Houston. In 1954 the future Laurel Adventist company in it. In 1900 a church of seven Heights church and an adjacent service- members was organized, and soon after, young pastor men’s center were inaugurated. E. L. Neff and his wife were sent to San Antonio to Over the course of the next quarter cen- solidify the Adventist presence in town. tury, that church seeded five other congre- For a few years the church faced persistent attrition gations and built a new junior academy. caused by moving families, backsliders, and death. Today San Antonio is home to 22 Adventist However, reinforced by Bible worker Bertha Taylor, congregations, including four new plants, that their efforts finally seemed to outweigh any represent the multicultural makeup of membership loss, and by 1905 a modest the Texas Conference. Stanley Harris congregation was firmly in place. Adventists Texas Revolution folk hero James By the time the South Texas Con- in San Antonio Bowie once wrote, “The salvation ference was organized in 1911 Churches: 18 of Texas depends in great mea- with a constituency of 168, San Church Plants: 4 sure on keeping Bejar [archaic Antonio had one of the leading Members: 3,592 spelling for Béxar, the county churches in that jurisdiction, where San Antonio is located] The Church in Texas although members did not have out of the hands of the enemy.” Churches: 237 their own building until 1916. A Taken out of their original con- Members: 52,066 school opened in 1918. All the text, those words could very well Population: 23,780,424 same, the city continued to prove a signal what God will accomplish From 2015 Seventh-day tough field for evangelistic efforts. Adventist Yearbook through this session of the General In the case of Hispanics and African Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Americans, the work was hampered by lack of in San Antonio. resources and difficulties in reaching populations Alfredo Vergel is the public services and special collections librar- under the peonage system that had largely replaced ian, as well as Ellen White Research Center director, for South-

slavery. Nonetheless, both Spanish-speaking and western Adventist University in Keene, Texas. OF GC ARCHIVES COURTESY PHOTOS

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 23 The “Other” Side of GC Session Events beyond the business meetings

GC SESSION SUMMER DAY CAMP SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHWESTERN UNION, NAD, AND GC

Q July 6-9; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Q Ages 10-16 Q US$225 per child, discounts for siblings

Parents must provide $20 per child per day for food; food provided by camp on Thursday.rsddayay.

Space is limited (and will likely run out quickly), so preregister ASAP: visit www.southwesternadventist.org/youth or call 1-817-295-0476, ext. 433.

IMPACT SAN ANTONIO 2015 SPONSORED BY NAD AND GC YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES

This is a young adult leadership and discipleship experience run concurrently with the GC session. Q July 2-11 Q Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie Street Q Ages 18-35

SPEAKERS: José Rojas David Asscherick Stephan Sigg Eddie Hypolite Rebecca Davis Raewyn Hankins

BASIC SCHEDULE: Q Morning devotions, general sessions, training at Marriott Rivercenter Q About 12:00 noon every day (except Sabbath) buses load for community service projects Q General sessions at 7:30 Q For more information, visit: www.impactsa2015.com

SSPM TOOL TIME SPONSORED BY THE SABBATH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL MINISTRIES DEPARTMENT

Training offered (36 workshops) in Sabbath school leadership, personal ministries, and community services Q July 3-11; 12:15-1:30 p.m.; 5:15-6:30 p.m. Q Four tracks offered, each seminar presented twice Q Ballroom B, Henry B. Gonzalez (HBG) Convention Center

PRESENTERS: Gaspar and May-Ellen Colón Gerson P. Santos Chester Clark Fran Chaffee Grossenbacher Andy Clark Norman Reitz Bonita Shields Faith Hunter Sung Kwon Leasa Hodges Kathleen Beagles Linda Mei Lin Koh Michael J. Brown Barbara Taylor Gary B. Swanson Sally Lam-Phoon Arthur F. Blinci Michael Hamilton Paolo Benini Manuel Vitug Minnie McNeil Samuel Telemaque Lyndelle Chiomenti Gorden R. Doss Jonathan Kuntaraf Kurt Johnson

For more information: www.sabbathschoolpersonalministries.org/tool-time-schedule.pdf

24 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 Of Note

PRAYER ROOM

Q Meeting Room F, Alamodome Q July 2-11 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

CONCERT SERIES INSTEP4LIFE 5K RUN—SAN ANTONIO 2015 SPONSORED BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE July 5 In addition to the music that will be featured during Sabbath worships and evening Q 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. pick up programs, music lovers can enjoy a concert series. There will be performances by packets handbell choirs, orchestras, solo artists, and singing choirs. Q 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 5K run/walk Q July 2-11 (except Sabbaths); 12:00-2:00 p.m. (check venue for other concert times) Q 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. awards Q Lila Cockrell Theatre, HBG Convention Center Q 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Health Expo (for nondelegates only!) ADVENTIST MISSION STAGE SPONSORED BY ADVENTIST MISSION LIVING WATERS DOCUMENTARY A wide variety of musical performances will occur daily on the AM stage. Living Waters: Intelligent Design in Q July 2-10 (except Sabbaths) the Oceans of the World Q Check stage area for times/artists Q Lila Cockrell Theatre, HBG Q Exhibit Hall, HBG Convention Center Convention Center Q July 10; 5:00 p.m. WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEETINGS Q Ticket required SPONSORED BY SHEPHERDESS INTERNATIONAL AND GC WOMEN’S MINISTRIES Documentary features examples of Q July 6-9; 9:30-10:45 a.m.; 2:00-4:00 p.m. design in dolphins, turtles, Q Grand Ballroom (3rd floor), HBG Convention Center salmon, and whales. The producer, scientists, and others involved in SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS: the film will be at the premiere. Ella Simmons Janice Browne Tickets are free—and on a first- Raquel Arrais Arlene Taylor come, first-served basis! No extra Janet Page Abner and Maila Dizon seats will be available. You can Heather-Dawn Small come by the Faith and Science Council booth, A502, to get tickets For more information: www.adventistwomensministries.org or beat the rush by visiting http://ow.ly/NQgNW. PRAYER SEMINARS SPONSORED BY THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION HOPE CHURCH CHANNEL LIVESTREAM

Q July 3-11, 2015 (except Sabbaths); 12:15-1:45 p.m.; 5:15-6:45 p.m. The GC session meetings will be Q Room 102, HBG Convention Center streamed live at www.hopetv.org/ watch/hope-church-channel/. YES, CREATION! They will also be broadcast on SPONSORED BY THE FAITH AND SCIENCE COUNCIL Hope Church Channel, on Galaxy-19. Q July 3-9; 12:25-1:45 p.m.; 5:25-6:45 p.m. Q July 10; 12:25-1:45 p.m Times: Q Room 204, HBG Convention Center Q Morning worship, 8:00-9:30 a.m. Q Evening devotionals and More program information available at www.fscsda.org/about-us/yes-creation reports, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Q All Sabbath programming from the Alamodome

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 25 Good Eats AdventistAdve On-site Options WILONA KARIMABADI reordered,reor prepaid meal tickets are per- hile lunches and Sabbath mmealseals are popopularpular in the South-South- Pfectfect for delegates, guests, and others to provided in the Convention Center,Center, west region of the UniteUnitedd enjoy lunchl and fellowship daily in the Wyou will likely be on your ownown for States). ConventionConven Center (Friday and Sabbath breakfasts and dinners. You mayy optoppt for American fast food is an eveningevenin meals also available through the hotel offerings for your first mealal ooff thethe inexpensiveinexpensive opoption,tion, though iitt mealmeal ticketti plan). Here are three options day, but you may wish to exploreoreethe the is not always the healthiest. coordinatedcoordi by General Conference session River Walk area and surroundingg localelocale McDonald’s,McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco BeBell,ll, managementmanag that may fit your schedule, later. What are your options, especiallyecially iiff and Subway all have vevegetariangetarian offerinofferingsgs youryour palate,pa and your budget: you’re on a budget? attl low prices. i BREAKFAST AND SNACK ITEMS First of all, you should be aware that Hotel concierges are great resources as AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY BRIDGE CAFÉ restaurants in the area have been alerted well. If you crave a particular cuisine or to ramp up their vegetarian offerings. are looking for a place that is child- Q Henry B. Gonzalez (HGB) Keep in mind that this is a consumers’ friendly, just ask for a recommendation. Convention Center market; if there is something you would They can also check about reservations or Q 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (closed Sabbaths) like or if you have dietary concerns, feel ask about dietary concerns, etc. EVENING MEALS AND SNACKS AVAILABLE free to ask for whatever you need. Another great resource is the Yelp app. IN THE FOOD COURT IN HALL D According to Brenda Square, director Download it to your smartphone or use Q HBG Convention Center of Destination Services for the San Anto- your computer to visit www.yelp.com. It Q 3:00-6:30 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) nio Convention and Visitors Bureau, they provides listings of nearby restaurants are producing a flyer listing options that based on what you are searching for, “FIESTA” FOOD TRUCKS will be available at information desks at along with reviews, and driving and walk- Q Outside the HBG Convention Center, the Alamodome and at the convention ing directions. I find this app to be very along the way to the Alamodome center. “As the Alamodome is anywhere helpful when visiting a new city. Q 3:00-6:30 p.m. from an eight- to 20-minute walk from Then there is a GC session app. Simply Trucks will offer shaved ice, vegetarian hot delegate hotels downtown, there are res- search “GC session 2015” in your app dogs, and other quick and tasty items. taurants along the way, though none are store to download it for free. It includes Prices for food items, which include tofu immediately adjacent to the Alamodome all sorts of information to help you navi- dogs, veggie burgers, pizza, haystacks, and or convention center,” she says. gate the event, including a section Asian rice/noodle bowls, range from US$4 American portions at restaurants are devoted to local restaurants. Just tap the to US$8. Use cash or credit cards for these much larger than in many parts of the “local places” icon from the dashboard, options. For more information, visit: world. So if you balk at the standard size and browse attractions, museums/his- http://2015.gcsession.org/attending/ of a steaming plate of Tex-Mex, do not tory, tours, and restaurants. You can food-service-at-the-session/. despair. Wherever you notice portions search a long list of different eateries and larger than what you would normally con- have their locations mapped for you from sume (and you should feel free to ask your wherever you are in the hotel, Alamo- server about portion sizes), just split the dome, or convention center. meal with a friend or loved one (provided Whateverever yyouou cchoosehoose to do foodwise, they are amenable, of course). we don’t think you’ll be short on Speaking of Tex-Mex, as this is Texas,xas, goodgood choices to fuel your GC there is a lot of yumminess to be found.nd. experience.experience. If you aren’t familiar with that term, thinkink tacos, burritos, quesadillas, rice, beans,ns, and salsa. The other predominant cuisineine offerings in the area are American, Italian,an, and Southwest (spicy, smoky flavorsors

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San Antonio on a Budget BY KIMBERLY LUSTE MARAN n San Antonio this summer for GC session? It is wonderful when the church body and its leaders get together to pray, discuss, learn, and make important decisions. The Outdoor Life IBut if you aren’t in San Antonio specifically to attend the business meetings, or TOWER OF THE AMERICAS/ you’ve taken a few days before/after to see the sites (or plan to visit some other time, HEMISFAIR PARK for that matter), here are a few things you may want to do—on a relatively small budget! Q Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. We’ve also included a few of the pricier tourist stops for those who are planning to Q 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard splurge a bit. HEMISFAIR PARK, built to host the 1968 World’s Fair, offers walking paths, a play- the River Walk’s new Mission Reach, an ground, and the 750-foot tall Tower of the History Speaks eight-mile stretch of recreational trails, Americas. The park is FREE;Tower of the GUENTHER HOUSE, museum, shop, and picnic and seating areas, pedestrian Americas ticket prices range from US$9 to restaurant bridges, pavilions, and portals to the four US$11, not including parking fees (children Q Open daily Spanish colonial missions. under 3 are free). The ticket includes unlim- Q www.guentherhouse.com; 800-235-8186 ited access to the observation deck, Flags Q Blue Line trolley stop; free parking on THE STEVES HOMESTEAD, built in 1876 Over Texas, and a 4-D visual experience. South Alamo St. and now a house museum with guided Café and restaurant on site, prices range tours—different tours/prices available from about US$5 (snack food, drinks) to TheGuenther House is a small museum from US$5 to US$20 per person; children US$40 (upscale restaurant). (FREE), shop, restaurant (pricey), and spe- under 12 are free. cial events destination close to the river. SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK (Paseo del Rio), A nice place to stop if you’re interested in SPANISH GOVERNOR’S PALACE, near San 15 miles of sidewalks and paths below flour mill memorabilia. Fernando Cathedral, has a cobblestone street level; shops, historical sites, and res- patio and fountain; US$5 (or less) per taurants dot the way; FREE to walk; prices CASA NAVARRO, limestone house of person for bike rentals and 35-minute river cruiser famous Texas patriot —FREE boat rides vary (boats float along a two-and- THE ALAMO —FREE a-half-mile stretch of water) SAN PEDRO SPRINGS PARK, San Anto- Q Open daily until 5:30 p.m. nio’s oldest designated park, second- Q 300 Alamo Place MARKET SQUARE (EL MERCADO), three- oldest public park in the United States block outdoor/indoor plaza with more than —FREE The Alamo is one of the most recognized 100 locally owned shops and stalls selling historical sites in the United States, pottery, clothing, food, and much more SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL, old- linked to the 13-day siege in 1836 that est standing church building in Texas ended with the deaths of James Bowie, BOTANICAL GARDEN, 38-acre garden with (founded 1731) —FREE William Travis, and Davy Crockett. The conservatory and sensory garden Alamo has been restored and now MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK receives more than 2.5 million visitors BRACKENRIDGE PARK/JAPANESE TEA —FREE a year. Visitors can tour the chapel and GARDEN (adjacent to zoo); park and trails Q Open daily until 5:00 p.m. barracks, small museum, diorama, and are FREE, golf course, train ride, tea garden Q 2202 Roosevelt Avenue gardens to learn more about the Alamo restaurant prices vary and early Texas history. This park contains four Spanish frontierrontier SAN ANANTONIO ZOO, located in an old lime- missions, Mission Concepción, MissionMission stone quarry,qu is more than 100 years old and Espada, Mission San José, andd MisMis-- homehome toto more than 8,500 animals of 779 sion San Juan Capistrano, whichh were species;s general admission prices established to spread Christian- ranger from US$11.25 to US$14.25 ity among the local peoples. The (children( under 2 are free) missions can be accessed along

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ANUSHA Russia Life was good and God had little room in her thoughts and plans. But when health problems unexpectedly led to other difficulties, she crawled out of her shell of indifference and began to look for meaning in life. Searching online, she found Hope Channel which led her to a Seventh-day Adventist Church and a new life.

TELEVISION THAT CHANGES LIVES | 36 channels, 34 languages hopetv.org History’s Glorious Climax The promise of His return DEVOTIONAL f all the promises of Jesus, the one incident in chapter 4. In Capernaum the in John 14:1-3 is the most personal, son of a nobleman was sick. The official comforting, and assuring. “Do not has heard that Jesus is back again in Cana, Olet your hearts be troubled. You where He had performed His first miracle believe in God; believe also in me. My at a wedding. Father’s house has many rooms; if that But Jesus is not limited to Cana alone. were not so, would I have told you that I He is the universal man, a person for all am going there to prepare a place for you? people. He is the Savior of the world. His BY JANOS KOVACS-BIRO And if I go and prepare a place for you, I word commands life. So Capernaum’s will come back and take you to be with nobleman hurries and travels some 22 MESSAGE PRESENTED me that you also may be where I am.”1 miles (about 36 kilometers) southwest to THURSDAY MORNING, What is Jesus saying here? Basically Cana to find Jesus and tell Him about his JULY 2, 2015 this: “I know you trust God; I know you son who “was close to death” (John 4:47). trust also in Me. But when you no longer “Come down,” he pleads. “Come to my see Me, will you stop trusting? I am still home, Jesus. Rescue my son from the leading you to your destination. Take My clutches of death. You can heal him. I trust word seriously. I shall come again, and we in You.” shall be together.” The Savior’s response is remarkable. “Go, your son will live” (verse 50). I don’t A LORD WORTHY OF TRUST need to go with you, Jesus seems to be say- Do we trust the words of Jesus, even ing. You have My word. Trust in Me. My when He is not physically with us? Or do word is as good as My presence. we have a bit of Thomas inside us? At the The nobleman took Jesus at His word report of Jesus’ resurrection, Thomas and didn’t return home until the next day. sought a more rational basis for such an When he finally arrived, “his servants met astounding report: “I am OK, my heart is him with the news that his boy was liv- OK, my faith is OK, everything is OK. But ing” (verse 51). The man found out that I have a problem: Unless I feel His wounds the healing had taken place at precisely with my fingers, I just can’t believe.” A the moment Jesus gave His word. His week later Jesus gave him that opportu- word never fails—be it in Cana, Caper- nity. The risen Jesus challenged the doubt- naum, Bethesda, Jerusalem, San Antonio, ing disciple: “Touch Me and see.” or London—His word is as good as His Thomas did just that, felt Jesus’ presence. wounds, and surrendered himself: “My And it is this Jesus who said, “I will come Lord and my God” (John 20:28). again” (John 14:3, KJV). The response of Jesus is one of eternal relevance in the journey of faith: “Because HIS PROMISES WORTHY OF TRUST you have seen me, you have believed; To trust in Jesus is to trust in something blessed are those who have not seen and real, something concrete. “In My Father’s yet have believed” (verse 29). The words house,” that’s home! He was going home, of Jesus are as good as His presence. Even and offered to share that home with those as we wait, His words “I will come again” who place their faith and trust in Him. speak of a certainty that admits neither His return is to move us from a believing doubt nor mockery. faith to an experience of concrete reality. The Gospel of John records a moving When He returns, He will not say, “Touch

32 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 and see,” but rather, “Enter into the joy of HOW DO WE GET HOME? your Lord. Live with Me in My Father’s But how do we get there? The answer Every thought house. This is your inheritance prepared remains the same: Trust in Jesus. He is “the from the foundation of the world” (cf. way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Matt. 25:21, 34). That promise of living in No one comes to the Father, or to His house, and activity of His house is as real as Thomas’ experience except through Him. Whoever we are— of touching Jesus’ wounded side. male or female, Black or White, young or When Jesus spoke about a house in old, rich or poor, sick or healthy—what our lives must heaven, He was not only talking about its really matters is that we go to the Father beauty, its vastness, or its desirability: He through Jesus, and there is room for every- was talking about His Father’s home. That one in His Father’s house. be defined house is unlike any other house. It’s a While the Vietnam War was raging, a place that love built. It’s a place where we soldier returned home. As soon as he can be the persons God created us to be, landed in the United States, he called his by that soon- where we can come home, kick off our parents. His mother answered the phone shoes, and relax. and was overjoyed to hear her son’s voice. That’s the house Jesus promised. We are Excitedly she exclaimed. “I’m glad you coming climax accepted there; we are loved there; and we made it, son. This is the best gift one can are those who belong to that place. And have for Christmas. Come soon. Your room Jesus says, My Father’s house is your house will be ready.” of human as well. God’s everlasting bosom becomes The voice on the other end of the phone our eternal resting place: to lean upon, to line was somewhat hesitant, and barely a celebrate our enduring joy, and where we whisper. “But Mom . . .” history. shout in triumph, “Never again will there “Yes?” be a separation between Him and us.” We Again that cautious voice: “I have a friend are home at last. with me. Can I bring him along for the Jesus used familiar images of His day Christmas party?” to illustrate His return, namely, travel and “Of course you can. Your friend is our a wedding. When dignitaries traveled, friend.” people were sent ahead to make all the The son went on to explain. “But Mom, arrangements for the rest of the company. this friend is badly injured. His face is totally Jesus is doing this for us; He goes ahead disﬁgured. In the war he lost one eye, one to prepare our place before we can travel arm, and both legs. He looks weird. Not a home. While we await His return, we are pretty picture, and he may need some help.” asked to prepare a place for Jesus in the Silence seemed to descend on the other hearts of people around us so they can end of the line. After what seemed like for- travel too. ever, the mother ﬁnally said, “Son, why In Israel, when a young man wanted to don’t you leave him at a hotel, and just marry, he sought his father’s approval. come home? There is no room for him at Only when an extension to the house was the party.” prepared would the father agree for the The son never made it to the party. The wedding to proceed and the bride to be mother went alone for the Christmas Eve brought home. Our heavenly Father celebration. Around 4:00 a.m., as she would like us to be brought home by Jesus arrived home, her phone rang. Quickly grab- Christ, His Son. bing the phone, she heard the voice of a

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 33 police officer. “Ma’am, we found a Viet- us home. Hence Paul’s counsel: “Set your keep us awake and sober (1 Thess. 5:6), nam veteran’s body in a hotel room, minds on things above, not on earthly and must urge us to examine ourselves apparently a suicide. He had a disfigured things” (Col. 3:2). Our home is above. as to “what kind of people ought you to face; he had lost one eye, one arm, and With that as our focus, we are called to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives both legs. From his documents we believe lead a life of watchful expectation and as you look forward to the day of God and he is your son.” witness. “The end of all things is near” is speed its coming” (2 Peter 3:11, 12). Our Father’s home is radically different. the apostle’s counsel. “Therefore be alert That, after all, is what matters in the Coming to that home that Jesus has gone and of sober mind” (1 Peter 4:7). Waiting end. Even as we hope, as we wait, do we to prepare will be a joyous event. No one for a home above may be dismissed by live responsibly, lovingly, readily reflect- will notice any scar on anyone’s face or some as an utopian dream, but for those ing the character and mission of the com- any impediment on anyone’s body. The who believe in the words of Jesus, the ing Lord? Ellen White’s counsel is timely: mortal shall put on immortality. Christ event of His second coming is as historic “Watch for the Lord more earnestly than Himself will be our perfection, and He as His first. Jesus will return in history, in they that watch for the morning. Hope in will lead us into His Father’s house. time, and in space. the Lord. Walk in His way. Declare His The event calls for unreserved trust in truth. He is well pleased when His ser- WHAT CAN WE DO? the One who gave us His promise. Trust vants talk faith. . . . He is working for you What can we do in anticipation of that in me, we can hear Him say. I shall return and with you.”2 moment soon to come? to take you to My Father’s house. 1 Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations have been We are challenged to live in confident Living within that trust is our challenge taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copy- anticipation of the coming of Jesus. Every today. “Let us behave decently,” Paul calls right © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permis- thought and activity of our lives must be upon us in view of the approaching dawn sion. All rights reserved worldwide. 2 Ellen G. White letter 66, 1901, in Manuscript Releases (Sil- defined by that soon-coming climax of (Rom. 13:13). We may live in the midst of ver Spring, Md.: Ellen G. White Estate, 1990), vol. 10, p. 388. human history. It is Jesus who is returning darkness, but through the eyes of faith as the Lord of glory. The same Jesus who we must ever keep the approaching dawn Janos Kovacs-Biro, originally from Hungary, serves as director of the ministerial association and evan- won the battle against sin will soon in view and so live that we will not be gelism and personal ministries departments of the descend in the clouds of heaven to take taken unaware. The Second Coming must Trans-European Division in St. Albans, England.

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hen I was a child growing at an amazing pace to make cer- up in Texas, my world was tain you have the information Wfilled with songs and sto- and inspiration you deserve as ries about San Antonio, best a participant in this special gath- known to my brothers and me ering or a reader of the Review. through “The Ballad of the The team of this magazine Alamo,” a 1960s Anglo-Texan has been reporting on General version of the important 1836 Conference sessions since we battle that happened at the his- printed the account of the very toric mission. As a 6-year-old first one in May 1863. Seventh- who didn’t yet understand the day Adventists and friends—at complex issues of territorial the session and around the claims, imperialism, and ethnic globe—expect us to give timely, conflict, I just wanted to be like up-to-date reports of the impor- Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, or Wil- tant decisions reached by dele- liam Travis, the Texan heroes of gates, profiles of newly elected that conflict. leaders, and summaries of new When I first learned nine mission initiatives to which the years ago that the site of the world church commits itself. 2015 General Conference ses- They also expect that the sights, sion would be just a half mile sounds, and viewpoints of from this icon of Texas history, 60,000 believers will shine in all I couldn’t resist a smile. I mur- that we produce. mured to one of the Adventist The print Bulletins are a first Review staff in the room, “That resource, but only a first: hun- means we’ll be having our own dreds of thousands of Advent- Battle of the Alamo.” ists around the globe will access That’s what is known as an our reports and stories through “inside joke”—a bit of humor among those wearing coonskin caps or carrying muzzle- www.adventistreview.org, www.adven- who share a common experience largely loaders to defend anything. We’re a peace- tistworld.org, Facebook, Twitter, and unknown to those outside the group. But able group, drawn from Asia, Europe, blogs. Millions of Adventists who know there is, as my grandmother would have Africa, Australia, and the Americas to tell nothing else of San Antonio or its history said, “more truth than poetry” about the an international story of faithfulness that will find themselves invested in the vital line. deserves its own ballad. business the church conducts here. Producing the eight daily Bulletins of the During the 10 days of the session this As always, you may expect accurate Adventist Review amid the sights and team produces more than 400 pages of reporting, thoughtful commentary, inspir- sounds—and distractions—of a world high-quality news, photography, and fea- ing features, and faith-building stories in gathering of the Adventist Church quali- tures—as well as carrying the daily Pro- all that we produce. And even though our fies as “heroic,” at least in journalistic ceedings of the business meetings at ministry was recently renamed “Adventist terms. It’s an immense job, made more which more than 2,500 delegates from Review Ministries” (ARMies), don’t make challenging by the fact that our entire around the world make the important too much of the apparently military operation is uprooted from our home leadership and mission decisions that will reference. offices at the church’s world headquarters guide the church for the next five years. We’re here to serve because we love and moved for two weeks to an unfamiliar A team of regulars and volunteers num- and follow the Prince of Peace. place with new equipment, new logistics, bering almost 35 persons—journalists, and processes that don’t always work as photographers, designers, editors, copy planned. But no one on our team will be editors, and administrative staff—works

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Delegates by Division WEST-CENTRAL AFRICA DIVISION As of June 11, 2015

TRANS-EUROPEAN DIVISION

SOUTHERN ASIA-PACIFIC DIVISION

EAST-CENTRAL AFRICA DIVISION

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109 192 EURO-ASIA DIVISION

112

SOUTHERN ASIA DIVISION 161 GENERAL CONFERENCE* 247

140

198 392 DIVISION INTER-AMERICAN DIVISION SOUTHERN AFRICA-INDIAN OCEAN 92

118

272 10 INTER-EUROPEAN DIVISION 240 SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION

NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 81 UNION MISSION AND ISRAEL FIELD

SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION

NORTHERN ASIA-PACIFIC DIVISION

* Includes General Conference division representatives, delegates from General Conference attached territories, General Conference associate departmental directors, General Conference Executive Committee members, General Conference appointed staff. PRESIDENTIAL REPORT

promoted through many excellent An evangelistic resources developed by the GC Ministe- series in Papua rial Association, the Ellen G. White Estate, New Guinea in the Adult Bible Study Guide, Adventist 2014 attracted World, Hope Channel, and more. thousands. SPD RECORD During the 2010 Annual Council the Executive Committee also appealed “to each church member to unite with church leaders and millions of other Seventh-day Adventists seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at 7:00 each morning and evening, seven days a week.”2 Thus began the widespread “7-7-7” initiative, encircling the globe with earnest prayers for the latter rain.

REVIVED BY HIS WORD Because God’s Word is the only solid foundation for all genuine revival and he mission of the Seventh-day REVIVAL AND REFORMATION reformation, the Web-based Bible reading Adventist Church has always been It is only by submitting to God that we program, Revived by His Word, was initi- based upon God’s Word, the Bible. can accomplish any good (see Phil. 2:13). ated at the General Conference Spring T From the beginning we have been a We encouraged every church member to Meeting in 2012. The goal of this initiative prophetic movement, based upon the sure seek a personal revival and reformation, has been to encourage every church mem- word of prophecy. As we have followed praying for the outpouring of the Holy ber to allow the Holy Spirit to transform God’s counsel, He has blessed His church. Spirit. their lives as they read, meditate, and pray From its small beginnings the Seventh-day The General Conference (GC) Ministe- over one chapter of the Bible each day. Adventist Church is now the fastest grow- rial Association took a leading role in the During this General Conference session ing Protestant denomination in the world, Revival and Reformation Committee, in San Antonio we will read together the with more than 18 million members. comprised of leaders from other depart- final chapter: Revelation 22. As we look back over the past five ments and laity tasked with planning years, it’s amazing to see how God has ways to encourage and facilitate world- THE RELIABILITY OF GOD’S WORD brought His church together, working wide involvement. Today it’s more important than ever together under His blessing and direc- “An Urgent Appeal for Revival, Refor- that as Seventh-day Adventists living in tion. His Spirit is moving in a mighty way, mation, Discipleship, and Evangelism” an increasingly secular society, we believe and it is a joy to recount how He has led was drafted by the committee and voted in the trustworthiness of the Bible. For us during this quinquennium. To God by the General Conference Executive those who are looking, evidence abounds alone be all the glory! Committee during the 2010 Annual Coun- in a multitude of ways. Of the many marvelous evangelistic, cil. In that action members pledged “to The Geoscience Research Institute, a GC nurture, and outreach activities all over personally place priority on seeking God entity located in Loma Linda, California, the world that God has accomplished for spiritual revival and the outpouring addresses tensions between science and through the many members, churches, of the Holy Spirit in latter-rain power in biblical creation. This team of scientists is and institutions of His Advent movement, our own lives, our families, and our min- involved in scientific research, examining allow me to give you in this brief report istries,”1 and to encourage the same the evidence and evaluating it from both just a sampling of some of the unique throughout the world church. scientific and biblical perspectives. They blessings He has provided. The revival and reformation theme was present lectures to various groups, prepare

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materials and media for use in schools COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH MINISTRY tions from internationally renowned and churches, conduct field research proj- As Seventh-day Adventists we are speakers, and attended lectures and ects, participate in scientific meetings, and blessed with a message that leads to breakout sessions on a variety of health- publish numerous articles in peer- abundant life now and for eternity. To ministry topics. reviewed scientific journals. fulfill our God-given mission of sharing This conference represents just one of The church’s Faith and Science Council this complete message, comprehensive the many ways that comprehensive is a select group of highly qualified scien- health ministry has come to the forefront health ministry is playing a large role in tists, biblical scholars, theologians, educa- during this quinquennium. the mission of the church. Under the lead- tors, and leaders. In August 2014 it Comprehensive health ministry recog- ership of the GC Health Ministries team, organized the International Conference on nizes God as our Creator, Savior, Healer, thousands of pastors, health profession- the Bible and Science: Affirming Creation. and Sustainer. It is transformational evan- als, seminary and health profession stu- Held in St. George, Utah, this conference gelism in action: sharing healing, hope, dents, and other church members have provided wonderful opportunities for the and wholeness. While we as a church received training in comprehensive 463 participants—academics, scientists, have been at the forefront of “medical health ministry in every division and administrators, church leaders, select missionary work” for the past century, attached union of the world church. graduate students, and lay members from comprehensive health ministry encour- Remembering that “the restoration of all 13 world divisions—to experience first- ages us to be even more intentional in the body prepares the way for the restora- hand how nature, science, and God’s Word meeting needs through a blended minis- tion of the soul,”4 comprehensive health are in harmony. Qualified presenters try addressing an individual’s physical, ministry is the entering wedge for reach- addressed such topics as genetics and social, emotional, and spiritual needs. ing the world with the wonderful news of molecular biology, the geological column, Led by the Comprehensive Health Min- Christ’s soon return. paleontology, environmentalism, and istry Committee and the General Confer- more. During the conference the group ence Health Ministries Department, the MISSION TO THE CITIES voted a statement acknowledg- In 2011 the world’s demo- ing their “responsibility as Sev- graphics crossed a significant enth-day Adventist educators to threshold when, for the first affirm and publicly promote the time, more people lived in church’s Fundamental Beliefs urban rather than in rural areas. on Creation and the worldwide During the 2011 Annual flood as an integral part of our Council a special Mission to the professional, ethical, and spiri- Cities initiative was adopted. 3 tual commitments.” Peter Landless, director of the Adventist Church’s Health Minis- This initiative provided a tries department, spoke to the attendees of the Global Health renewed emphasis on imple- EMPHASIS ON STEWARDSHIP and Lifestyle Conference in Geneva in July 2014. ANSEL OLIVER/ANN menting a strategic plan for During this past quinquen- effectively reaching people nium a special emphasis has been given worldwide launch of comprehensive through comprehensive urban evange- to stewardship ministries in bringing health ministry took place at the Second lism in hundreds of the world’s major practical applications to revival and ref- Global Conference on Lifestyle and cities from 2012 to 2015 and beyond, ormation and in affirming the trustwor- Health, held in Geneva, Switzerland, in until Jesus returns. thiness of God’s scriptural plan for July 2014. Following the inspired counsel of Ellen systematic Christian financial steward- This world-class conference, organized White, focus was first placed on New York ship. Young people were engaged in a by the GC Health Ministries Department, City. Leaders from the General Conference, stewardship research project consisting had as its theme “Non-Communicable North American Division, Atlantic and of 31 focus groups in 16 countries, gaug- Diseases: Lifelong Lifestyle and Preven- Columbia union conferences, and five local ing their understanding of, and commit- tion With Access for All.” During this six- conferences surrounding the New York City ment to the church as faithful stewards, day conference 1,300 participants from metro area met together in 2011 to develop resulting in very positive feedback! 83 countries listened to keynote presenta- plans for a special Mission to the Cities

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they had experienced back to their home divisions, where they led out in training other volunteers. This wonderful youth initiative aims to involve thousands of young people in volunteering to serve one year in mission.

SPIRIT OF PROPHECY STILL RELEVANT Although the Ellen G. White Estate turns 100 years old on July 16, 2015—the centennial of Ellen White’s death—the work of the White Estate and the impor- Israel Leito (right), president of the church’s Inter-American Division, translates the tance of the gift of the Spirit of Prophecy message during the spiritual revival launch in 2012 in Puerto Rico. JAIME CRESPO are as relevant today as they were a century ago. emphasis, since New York City is a symbol conducted, including wellness programs, One of the provisions given in Ellen of what God wants to be done in the cities. cooking schools, English language classes, White’s will is that her trustees should With 19 million people in its metro area, family life seminars, small-group Bible prepare compilations from her writings and as many as 800 spoken languages, this studies, literature distribution, musical as needs arose. In 2012 the White Estate metropolis provided a rich experience for concerts, prophecy seminars, personal published Ministry to the Cities. This com- the thousands of pastors, evangelists, Bible studies, and youth ministry events. pilation has proved to be an excellent health workers, students, and lay members The Holy Spirit was poured out power- resource to those involved in the Mission coming from all 14 major world regions to fully. Hearts were touched, and lives were to the Cities initiative’s being imple- participate in this wonderful evangelistic changed. NY13 climaxed with approxi- mented worldwide. outreach opportunity called NY13. mately 400 evangelistic meetings con- During the months leading up to NY13, ducted throughout the metropolitan New THE GREAT CONTROVERSY PROJECT specialized training was offered for par- York area, and 5,292 precious souls were Important counsel given by Ellen ticipants, including a certiﬁcation pro- baptized. This comprehensive urban White in 1905 had to do with putting vital gram for professional Bible workers. evangelism outlined by the Spirit of end-time information into the hands of Nearly 1,800 people were trained through Prophecy, including activities in the city as many as possible. this program. and just outside the city, is to grow into a “The Great Controversy should be very For the ﬁrst time ever, the General Con- sustained “mighty movement,” described widely circulated,” she wrote. “It contains ference organized an International Field by Ellen White. the story of the past, the present, and the School of Evangelism, coordinated by future. In its outline of the closing scenes Mark Finley, Robert Costa, and the GC ONE YEAR IN MISSION of this earth’s history, it bears a powerful Ministerial Association. Participants The One Year in Mission (OYiM) pro- testimony in behalf of the truth. I am included 320 delegates coming from every gram, coordinated by the General Confer- more anxious to see a wide circulation world division. This three-week training ence Youth Department, was an incredible for this book than for any others I have equipped leaders with the tools necessary boost to the Mission to the Cities initia- written; for in The Great Controversy, the to launch a comprehensive urban evan- tive. One young person from each world last message of warning to the world is gelistic approach in their respective ter- division and the Middle East and North given more distinctly than in any of my ritories through Mission to the Cities. Africa Union Mission (MENA) arrived in other books.”5 God blessed NY13 in a mighty way! New York and formed a 14-member team, Following this inspired counsel, the Thousands of church members utilized conducting community outreach leading Great Controversy Project Committee their God-given gifts in a wide variety of up to the many evangelistic series held worked to establish a viable plan, encour- witnessing activities. Hundreds of multi- during NY13. aging all Seventh-day Adventists to read, faceted community outreach events were Each of the OYiM volunteers took what or reread, The Great Controversy in 2011,

40 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 Adventist Church Chief Information Ofﬁcer, Nancy Lamoreaux, with participants from 105 countries. We delivered the keynote address at the GAiN praise the Lord for dedicated profession- conference in 2015. als who reach out through cyberspace to ANSEL OLIVER gain souls for Christ!

LOOKING FORWARD and then to distribute it widely in 2012 The General Conference’s Office of As we have looked back, remembering and 2013. Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR), what God has done, we are encouraged to Leaders around the world were actively assisted in featuring the sesquicenten- look forward to His soon return. We are involved in promoting this project, and nial. The ASTR office prepared an engag- certain that the Lord raised up the Sev- they, along with millions of lay members, ing 12-panel exhibit of Adventist Church enth-day Adventist Church as His pro- participated in this exciting outreach. history now on permanent display at the phetic movement for these last days. Soon stories were being shared through world headquarters and a portable ver- During this quinquennium God has print and video of lives changing as a sion that toured numerous colleges, worked through every department of the result of reading The Great Controversy. universities, and camp meetings. ASTR church, through our hundreds of educa- We praise the Lord that by the end of hosted a special worship series at the tional, health, and publishing institutions, 2013 more than 140 million copies of The world headquarters, consisting of 25 talks through special entities such as the Great Controversy (or The Great Hope, fea- focusing on the history of our movement. Adventist Development and Relief turing selected chapters) were distributed The department also featured sesquicen- Agency (ADRA), and through our wonder- in nearly every country on earth, with tennial themes in its popular video series ful members around the world. He has wonderful results from sharing this book This Week in Adventist History, and their given all of us a vital message to share with friends, relatives, colleagues, neigh- on social media generated millions of with the world, a message emphasizing bors, and the general public. views. Christ as Creator, Redeemer, heavenly Why all this focus on history? Because High Priest, and soon-returning King as COMMEMORATIONS as we look to the future, it’s vital to we accept His gift of righteousness. He During this quinquennium we com- remember the words of Ellen White: “We invites us to humble our hearts in revival memorated two significant anniversaries: have nothing to fear for the future, except and reformation, pleading for the latter the choice of our name, Seventh-day as we shall forget the way the Lord has led rain of the Holy Spirit so we can go for- Adventist, in 1860, and the official found- us, and His teaching in our past history.”6 ward on His mission! ing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church All of us are called to serve the Lord; we in 1863. CYBERSPACE EVANGELISM all have a work to do for Him in integrated Several church entities were involved Recognizing the power of today’s tech- and comprehensive evangelism and wit- in commemorating these sesquicenten- nology, the church places strong empha- nessing. Now is the time to accept His call. nial events. Adventist World published a sis on utilizing the Internet and media in Now is the time to move forward in faith yearlong series of articles, and the White proclaiming Christ and His three angels’ and confidence, trusting in His Word, in Estate organized a special event in Battle messages. His Spirit of Prophecy counsel, as we Creek, Michigan, featuring seminars and One way we do that is through GAiN— come to the edge of eternity. other activities just before the 2013 the Global Adventist Internet Network, a Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Spring Meeting. community of Seventh-day Adventist 1 “God’s Promised Gift: An Urgent Appeal for Revival, Ref- technologists and communicators sharing ormation, Discipleship, and Evangelism,” Annual Council the gospel via the Internet. Organized in action, voted Oct. 11, 2010, p. 3. 2004 by the General Conference, the 2 Ibid., p. 4. 3 The full statement is available at http://fscsda.org/icbs/. GAiN community meets in an annual 4 Ellen G. White, Medical Ministry (Mountain View, Calif.: forum, facilitated by the GC Communica- Pacific Press Pub. As sn., 1932), p. 240. tion Department. In 2015, for the first 5 Ellen G. White, Colporteur Ministry (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1953), p. 127. time, the GAiN Conference was a live 6 Ellen G. White, Life Sketches of Ellen G. White (Mountain online event viewed on 3,853 screens View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1915), p. 196.

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENTIAL 1863 The General Conference (GC) organized in Battle Creek, Michigan, on May 20, with 20 delegates PROFILES present. Minutes of the first session were published in the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald. Adventist Review Bulletins continue that tradition. OLDEST TO BECOME GENERAL CONFERENCE PRESIDENT James Erzberger of Switzerland becomes the first delegate from outside the United States. 1870 John Byington, 65 years old 1876 Session held in Lansing, Michigan; the first GC session outside Battle Creek. YOUNGEST TO BECOME GENERAL 1878 J. N. Andrews attends session in Battle Creek and reports on his missionary activities in CONFERENCE PRESIDENT Europe, the first such report given by a credentialed Adventist missionary. George I. Butler, 37 years old

1882 Delegates gather in Rome, New York, the first GC session outside Michigan. SERVED AS PRESIDENT THE MOST TIMES The first time daily GC Bulletins record session proceedings, Oakland, California. 1887 James White, 1888 In Minneapolis, Minnesota, O. A. Olsen becomes first GC president not born in the United 1865-1867; 1869-1871; 1874-1880 States. SERVED AS PRESIDENT 1889 In Battle Creek, Michigan, delegates number 109, the first time those present number more THE LONGEST than 100. Arthur G. Daniells, 21 years Last GC session held in Battle Creek, Michigan 1901 SERVED THE SHORTEST 1909 Held in Washington, D.C., the first session to have delegates from each of the world’s major TIME AS PRESIDENT continents. Ellen White’s last GC session John Byington, two years two years 1918 Session meets in the San Francisco (California) Municipal Auditorium, the first time it was John N. Andrews, not held in an Adventist facility. PRESIDENTS BORN OUTSIDE 1922 San Francisco. With 581 delegates, it was the first time delegates numbered more than 500. THE 50 UNITED STATES 1926 In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a public address system was used for the first time. 1946 Session meets at Sligo church in Takoma Park, Maryland, the last session to convene in an Adventist building. Much of the audio of the session was recorded, another first. 1954 In San Francisco, 1,109 delegates gather, breaking the 1,000 mark. 1975 GC session meets for the first time outside the United States in Vienna, Austria. Ole A. Olsen, Norway Charles H. Watson, Australia In New Orleans, Louisiana, the session takes up the role of women in ministry. This topic 1985 Robert S. Folkenberg, Puerto Rico would appear on the agenda of the next two sessions. Jan Paulsen, Norway 1990 Global Mission launched at the session in Indianapolis, Indiana. AVERAGE AGE OF THE 1995 In Utrecht, Netherlands, last session held outside North America. 20 GC PRESIDENTS WHEN THEY ASSUMED OFFICE 2000 In Toronto, Canada, session featured extensive revisions of the Church Manual, with spirited discussions on the issues of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. 52.7 years 2005 In St. Louis, Missouri, election of first woman as a GC vice president, and adoption of a new Fundamental Belief, number 28. 2010 In Atlanta, Georgia, delegates commission the Biblical Research Institute to set up study groupsgroups in each of the church’s world divisions to studstudyy ordination and bringbring a recommendation to the 2015 session in San Antonio, Texas, regardingregarding women’swomen’s ordination.ordination.

Black delegates and visitors at the 1946 GC session in Takoma Park, Maryland

GC ARCHIVES Three delegates—from the longest attending DELEGATE VIEWS to the newest—voice their perspectives.

A BACKWARD GLANCE—1946–2015 RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ADVOCATE HAS ATTENDED MORE GC SESSIONS THAN ANY OTHER LIVING ADVENTIST. BY BERT B. BEACH

young man of 18 accompanied his become a challenge. Two sessions were parents and two sisters on a visit to held outside North America, but that plan “In those days ATakoma Park, Maryland, to attend the had to be abandoned for technical and 1946 General Conference session. It was financial reasons. I remember when the a stop on the way to Pacific Union College, balloting on the Nominating Committee where he and his sister, Jo Ray, would con- took a seemingly endless amount of time; [just after tinue their education. This was soon after now each member simply pushes a but- World War II, when they had been cut off ton, and the completed vote appears on from the world outside of Switzerland, a large screen. World War II], where he and his family were living at the I recall hearing leaders at earlier ses- time. This was an exciting occasion for sions say, “This could probably be our last the family. I know, because I was that boy. session.” I haven’t heard this said at The session took place in the newly recent sessions. I hope this is because we many delegates constructed Sligo Adventist Church. have become wiser, not weaker, in our Today it is hard to imagine a GC session eschatology. being held in a local church. On Sabbath Another noticeable change is the “meta- avoided hotels we met in the D.C. Armory. morphosis of color.” Early sessions were In those days many delegates avoided attended largely by Whites. I can remember hotels and stayed in private homes of at the 1954 session a Black man, Kata and stayed in local members. We were privileged to stay Rangoso, who had a cannibal background with Heber and Carolyn Votaw. Heber was from the Solomon Islands, being the star the GC Religious Liberty Department attraction. The church, thankfully, has director, and Carolyn was the sister of a moved ahead. Just look at the racial diver- homes of local former U.S. president. Heber was a great sity and colorful cultural dress of the Nomi- storyteller and primed me for some of my nating Committee and platform party. future responsibilities. There is also increased professionalism members.” In Switzerland our churches were rela- in such things as the music and the mis- tively small, so a meeting of several thou- sion pageant. When my father was GC —Bert Beach sand Adventists was a new experience. I secretary, he would use his oratorical gifts was asked to serve—not as a delegate; that to ad-lib the mission pageant; now we use would come eight years later—but as a and pay for professional help and provide “messenger boy” attached to Secretariat. It greater precision. was an important task to find and contact Friendship continues to be part of a GC people before cell phones and other com- session. We make new friends and see “old” munication gadgets took over. By the end friends. Already I’ve received many mes- of the session I knew every GC and division sages saying, “See you in San Antonio!” officer and department head. This served As we gather in San Antonio, let us me well in the years of future sessions and commit to doubling our efforts to prepare denominational service. In addition, I a people to meet the returning Lord. earned $50, which felt like a fortune! Bert B. Beach served as director of GC Public Affairs The growing size of GC sessions has and Religious Liberty until his retirement in 1995.

44 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 A YOUNG PERSPECTIVE A FIRST-TIMER NOW STRIVES FOR FULLER CHURCH INVOLVEMENT. BY KELVIN NATHAN WALEMBA “Some people live with the

y father is an ordained minister, and alike. The sense of responsibility we have unfortunate misconception that my mother is a pastor’s child. I was as youth and first-time delegates, being Mborn and raised in the church. What included in the very crucial processes of unless they are ordained ministers, didn’t come naturally to me was the sense church organization, prepares us to carry of pride and duty I now feel for my church. the torch of ministry to our generation. I or work directly in the church Growing up, my siblings and I often left have a newly found urge to become even the comfort of our beds so strangers could more involved with my church. organization, they cannot be sleep in them. At times we ate leftovers I pray that everything we do here may because we had more people over than be filled with wisdom from God and included in its administrative and we had food for. Only as a teenager did I guided by the Holy Spirit. understand the lesson behind it all: ser- election processes.” vice to God is actually service to others. Kelvin Nathan Walemba is a delegate from East- Central Africa Division. —Kelvin Nathan Walemba Some people live with the unfortunate misconception that unless one is an ordained minister, or works directly in the church organization, he or she cannot be COMING PREPARED included in its administrative and elec- A YOUNG DELEGATE COMES TO SESSION BACKED BY EXPERIENCE. tion processes. But the inclusion of church BY MARLENE MÜLLER-BULICH members from various ages and socioeco- nomic groups in the GC session as dele- t is both a privilege and a responsibility for me to be a part of this GC gates goes a long way toward proving that session. I’ve been a delegate for the General Conference Executive Com- ours is an all-inclusive church. Imittee these past five years, so I come with a background of what has I take my invitation to attend this year’s been going on in preparation for the session. session as a young delegate as evidence I’m excited to be a part of it, and also expectant regarding what are we that our church values young and old going to let God do with us during these meetings. It’s a crucial moment when we can grow as a church, not in numbers but in the process of over- coming our differences in order to continue united in God’s work. That will be a great legacy to younger generations. I’m starting to see more youth and young adults involved in “I’m starting to see more youth and young these meetings, and I hope that we will continue to grow in number. We are all part of the present church, and we can bring adults involved in these meetings, and I hope a special input to the discussions. At the same time, we need, and can benefit from, the experience of older generations. So it we will continue to grow in number.” is good that we are all part of it. One of the main challenges that we face after a GC session or —Marlene Muller-Bulich other world church meeting is sharing everything that we experience during these days with our local churches in such a way that we can strengthen and encourage them to continue doing our mission in unity. My hope is that we will leave the 2015 GC session with our hearts revived by the Holy Spirit and our commitment to finish God’s work renewed, so we don’t need to have a GC session 2020.

Marlene Müller-Bulich is a delegate from the South American Division.

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very five years cities in America— ADVENTIST FAMILY they’d like to be glad we came. and even beyond, sometimes—offer For one, they will remember Adventist Sheri Clemmer, our church’s top meet- bids to host an international meet- family. Right now, Henry B. Gonzalez is ing planner, remembers comments from ing of the Seventh-day Adventist one vast family room: vibrant Adventist previous hosts: they loved our music—so church known as a General Confer- music; vivid, graphic displays; scheduled different from many other concerts Eence session. Through their administrators indoor concerts and unscheduled shrieks they’ve hosted; our Parade of Nations was they invite us to come and savor their of joy as loved ones long separated, now gorgeous. In Atlanta in 2010 one usher hospitality with offers of hotel rooms to stunned at the chance encounter, stumble who saw the parade rehearsal told Clem- house our more than 2,500 delegates and into each other’s embrace. It is the place mer that when he clocked out he was their families, stadiums with seating for where scores of thousands, some lost and coming back to the stands because he crowds that swell to 60,000 and more at all searching, safely ebb and flow, under could not think of missing the real thing. the weekends, and readiness to accommo- the solicitous watch of caring and com- These affirmations are welcome. And con- date the world’s largest—temporary—veg- petent personnel. We throng through the stant, conscious living with and for Jesus etarian restaurant for a week and a half. sights, sounds, and tastes—through a glo- is the only good way to earn them. Paul’s rious range of exhibits by the world counsel to the Corinthians still holds: A WINNING BID church’s 14 administrative units, and “Imitate me like I imitate Christ” (see 1 It takes nine years from winning a bid multiple educational, evangelistic, voca- Cor. 11:1). What would Jesus do? Not lit- to hosting the meeting. San Antonio, tional, media, publishing, and other taste- ter! Voicing Paul again, living for Jesus Texas, famous for its relaxing River Walk ful and tasty displays and samples that includes eating and drinking, meeting in and a tense, historic 1836 battle, is host- all proffer delectable portions of our the Dome, and jogging in the streets (see ing our July 2-11 session this year. Back dynamic, varied, global Adventist life. 1 Cor. 10:31). Which touches on a second in 2006 it won the bidding with strengths And as we throng, greet, taste, and ask way that San Antonio will remember us— like its Henry B. Gonzalez Convention directions within the center, around the as a caring community. Center for housing exhibits and food ser- dome, or elsewhere across the city, our vice, and its airport only 18 minutes from guides and helpers make up their minds CARING ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY the nearby 65,000-seat Alamodome for about the Adventist family. Perhaps they Three months ago the Alamodome saw holding the big meetings. In 2011, after find us courteous, appreciative of their Adventists on grand display: three days bidding successively for the 2005, 2010, attention and assistance. We hope they of Your Best Pathway to Health left their and 2015 meetings, Indiana’s capital city find us consistently respectful, obedient, riveting impression as 1,700 Adventist of Indianapolis was rewarded for and cooperative; keeping restrooms, volunteers gave more than US$20 million unswerving consistency when it earned grounds, and waste disposal areas clean; in free medical and other attention to the the right to host our 2020 session. patiently waiting our turn in line; gener- people of the city. And we still care. Katia But why should cities want Adventists ous with tips and thanks for room ser- Reinert, director of the North American around? What is so significant about their vice, taxi rides, or satisfying restaurant Division health department, explains that presence in town? And what will people experiences. Church administrators “one of the things we really are hoping to remember when we conclude our conven- have carefully factored in our steward- do is to help the people of San Antonio to tion and depart the Dome? Three things ship of generosity because we care about see Adventists as people who are caring, at least. our hosts. They wanted us here, and who are interested in the needs of the

46 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 SAN ANTONIONTO 2.0 BY CC NAN PALMERO BY PHOTO One of our people of San Antonio—particularly the will remember us as part of their neigh- health needs.” borhoods, working in unity with their Her department, along with many spon- own community leaders for the better- soring partners, is showing this by staging goals is to ment of their local world. a free Instep4Life 5K walk/run, Sunday, July 5, at 6:00 a.m., a downtown health ONE MORE WAY expo that same Sunday, and mobile expos put smiles on Of the many other ways that San Anto- during the week to the city’s outlying nio will remember our 10 days among areas. Instep4Life, a national Adventist them, I mention but one more—as people Church initiative, sponsors programs in people’s faces. of God. Our session is infinitely more than healthful living. Learn more at www. a mere business meeting, except we dra- adventistsinstepforlife.org/article/ 5/ matically redefine our understanding of adventists-instep-for-life-awards. church business. Limiting our convention Sunday’s free 5K fun walk/run serves to selecting world leaders, voting recom- as a consciousness raiser on matters our city residents; getting the word out, not mendations, and recording minutes while host city’s health department identifies only about the fun walk/run on Sunday, sharing with our neighbors tragically as significant community challenges, but about the mobile health expos that misses our reason for meeting. When we especially childhood obesity. All 2,500 will minister to the needs of underserved leave San Antonio, we ourselves, as surely expected participants will receive a medal neighborhoods. as the people we leave behind, must know for their effort. The General Conference Youth Depart- that more than anything else we had a At the health expo that follows, attend- ment is also working to make San Antonio meeting with God: they must take knowl- ees will be given free medical examina- happy that we came. Benjamin Lundquist, edge of us that we have been with Jesus tions and copies of the book Health and Dana Connell, Lavinia Seawright, and (see Acts 4:13). Wellness, by Mark Finley and Peter Land- Marquis Johns are coordinating a four- Sure, we enjoyed a family reunion that less. “After we leave,” Mark Finley says, “we pronged Impact San Antonio program of celebrated love across all boundaries of want them to be in a healthier, happier, worship, leadership, discipleship, and distance, ocean, and language. And cer- holier place. Health involves choices, not local mission trips. Four hundred fifty tainly we savored blessed interaction just chance. Our message is a wholistic Adventist youth have unleashed their with our neighbors here. But more than lifestyle: Jesus came to cities teaching, sanctified energies into this aggressive all else, we and they should be assured preaching, and healing [Matt. 9:35]; so we venture for God. Their street ministries that for 10 days in their midst, God’s want it to be better for them in every way— include interesting contrasts: graffiti united, global body, His remnant inheri- spiritual, mental, physical. One of our goals cleanup on the one hand, and graffiti art tors and practitioners of everlasting gos- is to put smiles on people’s faces.” for God on the other, the latter led by pel truth, worshipped, praised, worked, More San Antonio, led by Kristina Lock- Manny Cruz, who has done the same God and grew together in preparation for that hart, Texas Conference assistant to the glorifying artwork in several other cities other encounter, history’s climactic meet- president for communication, is doing across North America. ing that Jesus’ blood bid for us: not a just that: promoting more health, more When we leave, San Antonio will know 10-day stint in San Antonio, but an eter- life, more joy, more abundant living for that we care about their community. They nity forever in heaven with the Lord.

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GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 49 Tesfagiorgis, Solomon Kampen, Inna Virineia Castrejon, Jaime Guerrero, Alvaro FACTS ABOUT THE Tshika, Kanda Kapustin, Victor Musiamova, Tatiana Castrellon Chavez, Eluvinio Guizar Florez, Irma DELEGATES AT Tuarira, Emanuel Kara, Svetlana Nelson, Vinod Celis Aguilar, David Guizar Lopez, Sergio Uwankwera, Dina Kara, Viacheslav Nichik, Vasilii Charles, Bethuel Guzman, Jose THIS GC SESSION* Walemba, Nathaniel Kasap, Gennady Ostrovsky, Andrey Christian, Elizabeth Hastings, Carl Worku, Tegete Katsal, Olga Patsukevich, Mikalai Cilena Mosquera, Ana Heath, Devon Wuysang, Tommy Khachatryan, Vigen Piatryschchau, Anton Cima, Abilio Henry, Bertie Yoga, Okumu Khalikova, Albina Riapolov, Ivan Clare, Maria Henry, Clerveus Anneus Zirimwabagabo, Vincent Khancheuski, Aliaksandr Schwarz, Andreas Clemente Martinez, Adriel Henry, Elie Special Guests Kharlamov, Oleh Zhanikaev, Makhti Cobas Guzman, Antonio Hercules, Morrie Korneev, Pavel Zubkov, Dmytro Collot, Gelin Hernandez Giraldo, Abuto, Haggai Kostiuk, Vasyl Concepcion, Braulio Roberto Agbovor, Philippe Kotov, Vladimir Conde Lemoine, Orlando Hernandez Agwella, Charles Kovtiuk, Vadym INTER-AMERICAN Corona Maya, Jesus Hernandez, Jose Angwenyi, Esther DIVISION Kozakov, Viktor Coronado Ramirez, Hernandez Maya, Hector Asanyo, Geoffrey Ac Macz, Ana Krasilnikov, Igor Noelenee Hernandez Ramirez, Jose Baptiste, Philip Acevedo del Villar, Cesario Krupskyi, Volodymyr Costa, Myrna Hernandez Samudio, Chesop, Joshua Acosta Landaverde, Juan Kyrylyuk, Pavlo Cruz Gonzalez, Filiberto Ismael Chinyabuuma, Adonia Greenaway, Miguel Lagutov, Petr Cuevas, Abraham Hernandez Velasquez, Joel Mishimeruka Aguillon, Luis Leukhina, Elena Daniel, Earl Hernandez, Juan Ganu, Daniel Aleman Guizar, Miguel Liberanskiy, Pavel Daniel, James Herrera, Ivelisse 2536 Jean Bosco, Sebishimbo Alferez, Elmer Litvinov, Andrey Delegates Allie, Rosalee De Ajanel, Alba Herrera, Ramiro Justin, Mapendo Lotca, Victor Almaguel, Joel De Clark, Grace Honore, Elie Kitungwa, Kahesha Lovska, Daniil Almanza Torres, Obed De Gracia, Jose Horrell, Cyril Lasu, Suzan Massaro, Julio Gustavo Amundson, Wally De La Mota, Antonio Huesca Murillo, Julian Makondo, Sophia Matryashin, Vladimir Anaya, Enrique De Leon Galan, Jose Iglesias, Pedro Masimba, Thomas Maximciuc, Iulia Andrews, Wayne Irias Acurio, Jorge Maswi, Eliakim Mikhailov, Vladimir Angerville, Alain De Los Santos, Abner Jaimes, Joel Muhindo, Kinda Moldovanu, Andrei Antony, Lunia Del Socorro Giraldo James, Avert Mwencha, Jernalese Murga, Liudmila Aramburo Escobar, Martin Soto, Janeth James, Desmond Ndahayo, Jean Muzychko, Svyatoslav 682 Archbold, Belkis Diaz Rodriguez, David Javier Dominguez, Moise Special guests Ndinga, Moza Muzychuk, Sergii Archer, Karl Diaz, Felix Javier Perez, David Njagi, Elijah Nazimko, Valerii Arciniegas Naranjo, Yovany Dolce, Claudel Jean Baptiste, Amos Ntale, Ntale Mongeta Nikitiuk, Anatolii Arenas Garcia, Carlos Douglas, Denny Jeanty, Frandy Nyaga, Fredrick Nosov, Stanislav Argoti Revelo, Yanety Duran Lobaina, Joel Jesse, Luis Ochieng, Lillian Novoselova, Elena Armenta Espinoza, Hector Dzul Trejo, Jose Jimenez, Williams Ogega, Wycliffe Novoseltcev, Andrei Arrieta Falcon, Osvaldo Elwin Valladares, Stavely Johnson, Frederick Okimoa, Ezra Ostrovski, Moisei Artavia Donas, Francisco Elwin, Pamela Johnson, Leonard Okumu, Sospeter Ostrovsky, Ivan AGE Atalido, Jorge Emmanuel, Chamberlain Johnson, Levi Okundi, Philip Ott, Rubin Atencia Medina, Alejandro Escalante Guizar, Raul Johnson, Waylon Ola, Justin Pankratova, Larisa Avalos, Napoleon Escobar, Johanna Jose, Derwis Olima, Queentant Pavelko, Daniil Under 30 3% Avila Alvidrez, Alva Escobar, Marcial Joseph, Lydia Otieno, James Popov, Anatolii Baltodano, Hilda Espinal, Mercedes Kabbas, Vladimir Ratemo, Esther Prodanyuk, Roman Baptiste, Dermoth Espinoza, Tomas King, Luis 30-39 11% Salibio, Mauro Protasevich, Boris Barrett, Sharon Estrada Cedillo, Daniel Kook, Shurman Serem, Sarah Reband, Daniil Barwise, Bancroft Extrat, Jean-Phillippe Lacroix, Emmanuel Thomas, Katembo Ribalkin, Yuriy 40-49 26% Batista Jimenez, Geraldo Fermin, Eliadis Landre, Jacques Ukwivuze, Kagabo Romanov, Vladimir Baullosa Rodriguez, Arodis Ferreyra, Melchor Laurent, Max-Rene Wahonya, Paul Roshchupkin, Aleksandr Beadle, Adolph Figueroa, Wilmer Lazaro Carballo, Benjamin 50-59 36% Walemba, Elvin Rudenok, Serhii Beaubrun, Maintient Fleming, Shirley Leger Feliz, Victor Daniel Wanyaga, Gichuki Safonov, Vitaliy Beltran Betancourth, Flores Bello, Rene Leito, Israel Salov, Aleksandr 60-69 20% Henry Flores Cruz, Jorge Leon Arguelles, Pedro EURO-ASIA DIVISION Sand Pereyra, Denis Leroy Flores, Cesar Lewis, Clinton Savostyanova, Larisa Benitez Gutierrez, Edgar Alyeksyeyenko, Viktor Florez, Gamaliel Lezcano, Olmedo Schwarz, Alexander Benitez, Rafael Over 70 3% Andruseac, Vsevolod Forbes Wilson, Martin Lopez Lopez, Dimas Serna, Ivan Benoit, Emmanuel Arfanidi, Larisa Forsythe, Cadienne Lopez Lopez, Otoniel Shevchenko, Igor Bernal Ordorica, Enrique Avramenko, Mikhail Francis, Robinson Lopez Ruiz, Pedro Shevchuk, Valentyn Bezares Lopez, Magdalena Baratova, Irina Frank, Kishford Lorde, Hayden Shimanovskii, Evgenii Bissereth, Fritz Begas, Tetiana Fuentes de Cerezo, Edna Lorenzo Rodriguez, Sinitsyn, Alexander Bonilla Morales, Eddy Begas, Viktor Galva de Alcantara, Eduardo Arodis Skvortsov, Andrey Borges Rosado, Luis Bentsa, Vasyl Magdalena Louissaint, Jean GENDER Taraniuk, Zhan Bosco Vanega, Juan Biaggi, Guillermo Garcia Arroyo, Ever Lucea, Hilary Tepfer, Kostiantyn Braham, Balvin Bilyk, Oksana Garcia Bautista, Luis Luna Marquez, Virgilio Tigley, Edwin Branchelor, Mesadieu Bondarchuk, Svetlana Garcia Hiciano, Ciro Machuca Parada, Gerson Tkachuk, Vladimir Brito, Edgar Bondarenko, Yury Garcia Moran, Norma Maldonado Huaccho, Vachev, Vladimir Brown Cumberbatch, Buchnev, Vyacheslav Garcia Perez, Jorge David 17% Velgosha, Ivan Roberto Burak, Valeriy Garcia Rodriguez, Maria Mapp, Toney Vertylo, Lvov Brown, Bernadette Burdick, Brent Garcia, Evaristo Marin Guillen, Omar Vilchynskyi, Mykhailo Brown, Everett Chekelek, Nikolay Gardner, Trevor Marquez, Abel Vladovskyi, Volodymyr Brown, George Croitor, Serghei Gelie, Tony Martinez, Carlos Vlassenko, Oleg Burgos, Victor Dzherdzh, Mykhailo Gillett, Leslie Martinez, Olmedo Voloshchuk, Leonid Bustamante Frolov, Anatolii Godard, Olivier Martinez, Silas 83% Zagladkin, Sergei Rodriguez, Loyda Garasciuc, Vasile Gomez Morales, Julian Matheu, Jefferson Zagumennov, Vladimir Bustamante, Eliseo Ghvinianidze, Mate Gomez, Abdias Matias, Caleb Zamosteanu, Gheorghe Caceres, Egidio Gladkov, Aleksandr Gomez, Luis Maya Ramirez, Salomon Zaytsev, Evgeny Calderon Cabrera, Joe Glamozdinov, Aleksandr Gomez, Paul McAnnuff, Wadsworth Zhadan, Sergey Calderon Miranda, Irving Goncharov, Oleg Calderon Miranda, Mario Gonzalez Arellano, Lauro Medina Rivera, Edwin Gusakov, Alexander Special Guests Calderon, Yenny Gonzalez Arteaga, Gilberto Medina V, Magaly Holopova, Olga Colomiet, Alexandru Canas, Santos Gonzalez Mercado, Medrano Andrade, Israel Holovach, Hryhorii Demyan, Vyacheslav Caporal, Pierre Francisco Medrano Nieto, Jaime Hunko, Stsiapan Dzhulai, Vasyl Cardona, Gonzalo Gonzalez Robledo, Cesar Meikle, Jewel Iaganov, Valerii Iovu, Sergey Carnegie, Sonja Gonzalez Tabar, Silvestre Mejia, Javier Ivanova, Nadezda Koolik, Peter Carreno, Pablo Gonzalez, Ana Mendez De Leon, Rudy Jabbarov, Elshan Kozun, Oksana Carvajal, Roberto Gonzalez, Daniel Mendez Plata, Pedro Jafarova, Nushaba Krupskyi, Maksym Castanaza, Laura Gonzalez, Erwin Milard, Jean Kachalaba, Andrei Kucheruk, Vladislav Castillo Fuentes, Manuel Gonzalez, Guillermo Miolli Caballero, Angela Kalachina, Svetlana Manlich, Viktor Castillo, Ismael Gonzalez, Ruben Molina Hernandez, Oscar * General Conference Secretariat, June 9, 2015 Kaminskiy, Mikhail Miroschnickhenko, Castillo, Milton Grajeda Ordonez, Filiberto Moncur, Henry

50 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 The number of delegates from countries other than North America and Europe who Montano Gonzalez, Edith attended the 1930 General Verduzco-Avila, Filiberto Gregory, Milton Ultrera Ramirez, Jorge Kovacs, Melinda Morales Garcia, Elias Villagomez Zamudio, Henry, Elizabeth Vanegas, Yakelin Kubik, Jan Morales Lopez, Floriberto Conference session in San Abdiel Hernandez Velasquez, Velazquez, Efrain Lambert, Dina Morales Santiago, Juan Francisco was tiny compared to Villegas, Mario Francisco Verduczco, Jr., Filiberto Lopes, Ricardo Moran Reichman, Juan the number of today’s delegates, Vizcaino Lopez, Saulo Hernandez, Cesar Verduzco, Lorenzo Lopez, Juan Antonio Morris, Floyd Wellington, Leon Hurtado, Miguel Willems, Shelwin Lupu, Savel Mosquera, Ronald who represent nearly every Williams, Ammaran Jimenez, Obed Machado, Artur Moya Castaneda, Eglis Woodburn, Arlington Jones-Morgan, Judith Magyarosi, Barna country on earth. GC ARCHIVES Myles, Rudy Xol Pa, Adolfo Joseph, Peter INTER-EUROPEAN Malin Velkov, Grozev Nanez Soberano, Refugio Kerr, Peter DIVISION Marika, Sutera Redondo Ramirez, Edgar Slusher, Dennis Zapa Vargas, Carlos Natera, Oreste Kichenama, Joël Adame, Petr Martin, Nicole Reid Argueta, Jose Smith, Everett Zavala Arias, Jairo Nathan, Eric Korniejcuk, Raquel Adrian, Andrei Martinelli, Mario Reyna, Moises Smith, Michael Zebadua Ocana, Reynold Navarro Perez, Ignacio Leito, Deutly Antonia, Dobreva Zlatkova Maurer, Gabriel Richard, Lourdes-Jane Solano Uriana, Alfredo Zukovski, Joel Neyra Bravo, Javier Lewis, Melvin Arbiza, Iñaki Maurer, Guenther Rivera Ferrer, Ronald South, Dasia Special Guests Nocandy, Louise Longa, Osman Aurouze, Ana Mayer, Reto Rivera Maldonado, Luis St Pierre, Mathias Noncent, Marie-Jeanne Acevedo, Salvador Lopez, Raimundo Baciu, Ciprian Meier, Dennis Rivera Santiago, Juan Suarez Mendoza, O’Connor, Shian Acosta, Abraham Lowe Wai Chung, Gavin Barelli, Daniello Mogheri, Gheorghe Rivera, M Dinorah Florencio Olivares, Domingo Adolfo Santana, Hugo Lozano Rivera, Raul Barquon, Jean-Paul Molke, Christian Rodriguez Arciniegas, Suarez Ocana, Damarys Olivas Dyck, Hector Almerida, Benirde Luis, Josue Bauer, Alexander Monachini, Daniel Martha Suarez Ramos, Noemi Omana Pliego, Aaron Angila, Arnulfo Luis, Kenneth Baumeler, Noemie Monet, Isabelle Rodriguez Bermudez, Luis Tejada Santana, Wendy Ortiz Rinza, Oved Aragon Gonazalez, Pedro Marin, Ricardo Benini, Paolo Morar, Marius Pacas, Silvia Rodriguez Muniz, Jose Telemaque, Samuel Archbold, Isabel Marival, Dany Bonnet, Karin Munteanu, Cristian Pacheco Cocom, David Rodriguez, David Tello Ayala, Gabriel Arias Garcia, Hector Martinez Rodriguez, Rafael Borislav Todorov, Murittu, Gioele Pacheco, Abel Rodriguez, Jorge Termine, Serge Arias Quintero, Jose Mazariego Caraveo, Yordanov Naether, Johannes Pacheco, Eliecer Rodriguez, Josney Therasse, Vivaldi Balboa Sanchez, Josue Gustavo Brito, Mario Neatu, Aurel Palacio, Julio Rojas Buritica, Walter Thomas, Ashley Banatte, Jean-Bernard Molina Alegria, Iran Calonge, Olga Nees, Uli Palomino Arana, Sabino Roman Monroy, Jose Tielves Perez, Ariel Blackman, Edward Moran Escobar, Jose Calugaru, Eduard- Ninow, Friedbert Paredes, Luis Roman, Santa Tinker, Errol Blanco Ruiz, Jaime Nino Portillo, Amado Cornelius Nobre, Rickson Parra Mota, Luis Romero, Elia Tobias, Kern Bouchot Diaz, Jose Olmos Sanchez, Jose Calvo Manso, Jesus Nocandy, Jean- Claude Patterson, Faye Romero Ipsilanti, Jorge Torreblanca Arguello, Bustamante, Eliseo Palmer, Tonia Chafograck, Jean-Jack Olteanu Olteanu, Liviu Pena Coca, Veronica Romero Perez, Benjamin Daniel Caballero Flores, Eliud Paneque Ancheta, Heber Chylek, Jakub Palade, Titi Penaloza, Jose Roque Perez, Danilo Torres de Dios, Tomas Camacho, Oscar Panneﬂek, Cenaida Cozzi, Corrado Panayotov, Ventsislav Perez de la Cruz, Daniel Rosas Arias, Wilfrido Torres Gonzalez, Rafael Carr, Appleton Perla, Juan Cretu, Andrei Parik, Milos Perez G, Augusto Roseau, Maurice Torrez Castillo, Amanda Caruge, Joël Piweew, Andre Cupertino, Elsa Paris, Stefano Perez Garcia, Eloy Rosendo Lugo, Guillermo Trejos, Abdiel Castellanos, Eliezer Pierre Louis, Paulone Cupertino, Giuseppe Pasca, Iosif Perez Lopez, Esvin Roseval, Imro Trinidad Palacio, Luis Castillo Canton de Pita Jainie Czettl, Markus Pavlik, Mikulas Perez Reyes, Aldo Ruiz Lugo, Febe Trujillo, Jose Argumedo, Ana Pluviose, Gervais Damm, Heike Peixoto, Eunice Perez, Carmen Ruiz, Andres Turrubiates Castillo Tamayo, Orlando Polanco, Vladimir De Abreu, Ruben Perales, Adelaida Perez, Jorge Ruiz, Wilfredo Gutierrez, Cesar Cipriano Martinez, Eleazar Poloche, David Dorn, Wolfgang Petreaca, Valentin Perla, Pablo Rutherford, Patric Urrutia, Raul Coke, Nigel Ponte, Dominicus Dufour, Valerie Pfaller, Angelika Pierre, Jean Salazar Moreno, David Valderrama Martinez, Noe Correa, Ricardo Quiroz, Fernando Estalayo Izarra, Lourdes Piturlea, Violeta Pierre, St. Louis Saldana, Carlos Valiente Monge, Edwin De Gracia Hils, Yohana Rios Delgado, Andes Faustino, João Popa, Klaus Pile, Beverly Samuels, Glen Valles, Victor De Leon, Ingrid Robles Carrero, Carlos Fehr, Jörg Quoss, Bernd Pinzon, Oliver Sanchez Umanzor, Victor Valley, Clinton Dottin, Clive Rodriguez Ramos, Rogel Fichtberger, Oliver Rodrigues, Antonio Powell, Al Sanchez, Hector Vargas Bethancourt, Duron Pavon, Gustavo Rodriguez, Elizabeth Gavrila, Silviu Elian Roesler, Gersom Preciado Cardenas, Leonel Sandoval Jimenez, Benjamin Espinosa de Villegas, Rojas, Jaime Giuliani, Stefan Roig, Miguel Angel Puello, Paulino Abraham Vargas Palacios, Jose Nohemi Ruiz, Hiram Golea, Gabriel Röstel, Thomas Pusey, Dexter Sands, Roderick Vargas Torres, Fredy Findlay, Carmelita Salazar Otanez, Arturo Grassl, Christian Sánchez, Pablo Quintana Gonzalez, Sarmiento, Elias Vargas, Guillermo Flores, Jose Samayoa, Yuri Hartmann, Friedbert Scheel, Johannes Heraclio Scantlebury, Janelle Vasquez, Arnulfo Florian Feliz, Emmanuel Sanchez Diaz, Reymer Hasel, Frank Sigg, Stephan Quintero, Dubiel Scavella, Paul Vassell, Kenroy Fong, Arsenio Sanchez Jimenez, Orley Hensel, Eric Skrla, Marek Rahming, Leonardo Scott, Alexandria Vazquez Diaz, Jose Fraser, Noel Sanmiguel, Daniel Hochstrasser, Denise Stanek, Karel Ramirez, Juvenal Scott, Earnal Vega Ramirez, Ruth Galicia, Hilmer Santiago, Evelyn Holger, Mainka Stange, Gunter Klaus Ramirez, Orlando Sebastian Escudero, Joel Vegas A, Francisco Garcia Alvarez, Rafael Smith Romero, Jose Istrate, Florin Stanislav, Bielik Ramos Contreras, Miguel Shaw, Ric Velasquez Matus, Elio Garcia Gonzalez, Daniel Thomas, David Januska, Peter Stefan, Atanasov Stefanov Ramos Lagos, Adan Siguelnitzky, Dario Ventura, Juan Garcia Vazquez, Eber Torres Hernandez, Freddy Jennah, David Stottrop, Daria Ramos, Walter Silvestre Reyes, Teoﬁlo Venzant Fontaine, Miguel Gregorio, Evelin Turin, Sandra Killius, Ruediger Streit, Jochen

GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 | ADVENTIST REVIEW 51 Szasz, Ernest Cadanilla, Jemarly Keyes, Ed Smith, Andrew Houmann, Lars Wright, Carol Zhang, Zhong De Szasz, Karoly-Zsolt Cano, Ramiro Keymer, Julie Smith, David Humphrey, Auldwin Zhao, Enming Tomoiaga-Stefan, Stefan Cantillo, Eric Kibble, Alvin Smith, Ron Humphrey, Patricia Special Guests Tuinstra, Jeroen Carlson, Ron Kim, Tai Snell, Debleaire Jacobsen, Ruthie NORTHERN ASIA-PACIFIC Chan, Chean Seng Urbatzka, Michael Castillo, Ciro King, Donald Sorensen, Mark Jano, Remenster DIVISION Venuti, Claudio Castillo, Ernest King, George Stockdale, Matt Jensen, Stand Chan, Kin Chun Aoki, Yasuki Chen, Yaxian Vertallier, Bruno Cauley, Mike Knight, G. Earl Stojanovic, Daniel Johnson, J. Alfred Batsukh, Bold Vicente, Daniel Chacon, Lee-Roy Knowles, Merlin Talbot, Elizabeth Johnson, Orlan Chen, YongLing Byun, Seong Jun Chen, Yuan Xiang Vranckaerts, Natasja Chacon, Timo Knutson, Deryl Tardif, Ashley Johnston, Carl Cham, Chi Fan Wagner, Alexander Chalco, Veronica Kyle, Shaya Taruwinga, Loice Knight, Heather Choi, Young Kyu Chen Chi, Yuen- Duan, Qi Walther, Nicolas Chang, Shirley Lasher, Gayle Thomas, Sanjay Kwon, Sung Hwei (Sally) Wanitschek, Rainer Chin, Carl Ledezma, Pedro Thomas, Shirley-Ann Labrador, Minner Guo, Aimin Chen, Cai Fang Hao, Binwu (Ya Jie) Wegener, Ralf Comley, Will Lee, William Thomassian, Leon Lee, James Choi, Barbara Zens, Norbert Cordova, Robyn Lemon, Thomas Thompson, Glyne Lin, Daniel He, Yi-An Choi, ChongGeol Hu, Yuyong Zimmermann, Olga Coridan, Dean Livermore, Dave Thompson, Mayra Lutz, Gerald Choi, Gwanggu Zizka, Lubomir Corkum, Ken Livesay, Don Thurber, Gary Mabena, Sharon Huang, En Zheng Choi, YoungIl Jiao, HongZhi Cortes, Jose Loor, John Tinoco, Yulian Mack, Gregory Special Guests Chou, Ying-Pi (Tony) Jiao, Hong Tao (Joseph) Cox, William Lopez, Maria Tomei, Milagros Manchur, Freddie Biro, Erhard Chuen, Hei Wun Jiao, Samuel Wang Lin Craig, Carlos Louis, Leslie Torkelsen, Max Mangum, James Boehnhard, Martin (Kathleen) Kuang, Yi Fang Crawford, Ken Loxdale, Ray Torres, Louis Marshall, Dennis Campian-Tatar, Loan Chun, PyungDuk Kudo, Shojiro Crook, Harold Luckett, Kennedy Valentin, Sonia Martin, Lawrence Clavairoly, François Folkenberg, Robert Lau, Pak Ka Pakka Crumley, George Lui, Janet Valentine, II, Maurice Mathews, John Denteneer, Charles Fukui, Teru Lee, Chang Hee Culmore, Wayne Lundquist, Benjamin Van Schaik, Vic McCarthy, Alphonso Dierolf, Rebecca Guo, YanJun Li, Naiqing Cundiff, Robert Lyons, Justin Vandeman, Robert McComb, Jeremy Diestre, Antonio Han, SukHee Li, Xin Peng Dade, Sam MacArthur, George VinCross, Tara McKey, Duane Dorotik, Norbert He, Yiping Li, Zheng Zhu Davidson, James Manders, Kenneth Walker, Stewart Mendinghall, Vanard Georgescu, Robert Hirao, Masahiro Liang, Chuan Cong Davis, Walter Mann, Bryan Walker, Verna Mercado, Carmelo Haase, Martin Hong, KwangEui Liang, Zhan Ying De Leon, Carolann Matthews, Stephen Waterhouse, Mark Michaels, Beth Ionescu, Nicolae Hong, Xiaomei Lin, Qinkuan Denham, Seanna-Kaye Maxi, Emile Watts III, Ralph Micheff, Jim Knoll, Martin Ikemiyagi, Yoshikazu Lin, Soo Quan Dennis, David McCoy, Barbara Webb, Gil Millburn, Dennis Maur, Mihai-Limpiu Inada, Yutaka Lin, Zhen Chun DePena, Gerizin McDonald, Bernice Weech, Harden Mitchell, Bobby Nica, Tiberiu Jiao, Wang Xin (Daniel) Liu, Yi DePina, Adilson McFarland, Stefani Weigley, Dave Monk Crawford, Carmela Noltze, Eroll Jo, JangJin Luo, Fei Yang Deza, Leezel McGriff, James Wiebe, Kenneth Moyer, Gary Rodet, Pascal Joo, Hee Heon Miao, Cun Chang Dieujuste, Colette Medina, Marisa Winston, William Mungandi, Brian Schoenfeld, Ralf Joo, MinHo Miao, Cunda Edge, Michael Miller, Albert Woodson, Marc Musafili, Paul Stroeck, Christian Kim, Dae Sung Mok Wai Chung Edmond, Dana Miller, William Wray, Marvin Nelson, Dwight Tizio, Piere-Jean Kim, Daesong Moonon, Ganbadral Edwards, Mansfield Moore, Larry Wright, Ed Nelson, Eric Van Treeck, Klaus Kim, Gwang Gyu Nishino, Toshihiro Evans, George Moore, Marcia Zabala, Elias Newmeyer, Joyce Kim, Gwang Ho Park, John Chongki Fajardo, Eliasib Morel, Hubert Zacharias, Dan Nielsen, Arne Kim, Hongil Piao, Jichun Fernandez, Liesbeth Moreta, Carlos Special Guests Nixon, Timothy ISRAEL FIELD Kim, Jai Ho Qiu, Xiaohong Flores, Andres Morrison, Barbara Norman, Bill Mendez, Julio Aguilera, Ron Kim, NakHyung Shi, Wei Fogelquist, Gary Mota, Loida Oberg, Chris Robertsen, Roger Ahn, Kyoshin Kim, Samkon Shin, Wonshick Fordham III, Henry Moyer, John O’Dell, Jeremy Allen, Kyle Kim, Sangil Shin, Young Sil Forrest, Carolyn Naftanaila, Titus Oh, Sunny Alvarez, Marlene Kim, SiYoung Song, JongHyun MIDDLE EAST AND Fournier, Jean-Marc Nelson, Ron Olivo, Dionisio Anderson, Paul Kim, Tae Hoon Sun, Peiyun NORTH AFRICA Freedman, John Neumann, Jacqueline Omeler, Pierre UNION MISSION Arreola III, Vic Kim, YoungSoo Tan, Xiaorong Fryson, Debra Newton, Bradford Park, Michael Balint, Alexandru Astleford, James Kuhn, Elbert Wang, Chun Galan, Ed Nez, Angie Pascoe, Bryce Cleary, Donovan Attiken, Raj Kwon, JohngHaeng Wong, Robert Gallimore, Jay Nixon, John Peck, Robert Collins, Michael Baker, Carla Lam, Chow-Hin (Sally) Xiang, Biying Geli, John Oliver, Ronald Penick, Gerald Jbara, Thana Bayer, Betty Lan, Yongsheng Xu, Si Mei Geraty, Lawrence Orian, Stephen Penn, Bernard Manoukian, Steven Bernard, Roger Lee, Jairyong Yang, Jun Gibbons, Sydney Oudri, Paola Plubell, Dennis Paredes Falconi, Michael Bing, Doug Lee, Keun Wan Zhang, Hui Graham, Ricardo Pedersen, Jim Preston, Melvin Szilvasi, Tibor Black, James Lee, Seungdong Zhang, Min Gray, Liz Pena, Ephraim Purvis, Quentin Trecartin, Homer Boles, Bobby Lee, Shinyeon Zhang, Qi Green, Samuel Peoples, Troy Ramirez, Elden Bovell Edson Lee-Nam, Young Ja Zhang, QiXin Greenlaw, David Pichette, Ray Ramirez, Jorge Brown, Lloyd Li, Lin Jie Zhang, Shuling Griffith, Buford Pifher, Gordon Rasmussen, John NORTH AMERICAN Bruch, Leroy Lin, Rui Zhun Zhang, Weiai DIVISION Hairston, Joyce Poenitz, Steve Reiner, Rich Camacho, Carlos Liu, Jon Yuan (Billy) Zhang, Xiao Ming Ahn, Sylvia Haley, Steve Pozos, Pedro Reiner, Scott Campbell, Carol Liu, Li-Chun (Dan) Zhao, Chunhua Aitken, Kathy Haloviak Valentine, Prest, David Reinert, Katia Canals, Ramon Lyu, DongJin Zhao, YongGuang Ali, Ishmael Kendra Preston, Calvin Retzer, Gordon Castro, Lurene Magarang, Kuang- Zhou, Yuejun Anderson, Orley Halvorsen Jr., Ron Rasmussen, Ronald Robinson, Marcellus Cheatham, Charles Hui (Alice) Zhu, Zhiming Anobile, Antonio Harding, Keith Rawlins, Corrine Rose, Steve Clouzet, Ron Meichi, Shinsaku Zu, Xiuhua Arthur, Shaun Harris, Marcus Reimche, Allan Collins, Yvonne Ruff, Sr., Stephen Moon, Chiyang Bacon, DeAnna Hartwell, Raymond Remboldt, Mark Consuegra, Claudio Russell, Jerry Ng, Wai Chun (Stanley) Bailey, David Heinrich, Gene Remmers, Rick Davison, Ednor Ryan-Blyden, Celeste Osborn, Kenneth SOUTH AMERICAN Bardu, Seth Herbert, Christine Rhamie, Kevin Day, Dan Sears, Kevin Park, Inkyung DIVISION Barnett, Ed Herrington, Joann Ricketts, Alyssa Di Pinto, Maitland Shaw, Terry Park, Jung il Abrascio, Apolo Bates, Eric Hill, Deborah Roberts, Randall Lee Dolinsky, Coleen Shepherd Pottinger, Victor Park, Kun Chun (David) Abreu, Gilnei Battle Brooks, Renee Hokama, Patricia Roberts, Sandy Dunn, Edward Soria, Jorge Park, Kweonsoo Acuña Sánchez, Lucio Benson, Ted Honore, Daniel Robinson, Randy Euell, Oswald Spence, Weymotuh Park, Sungwook Aguiar, Kelly Christine Bietz, Gordon Hoover, Paul Rodriguez, Jaime Ferreira, Odette Spenst, Brett Phoon, Chek-Yat Aguiar, Marcos Antônio Biloff, Neil Howard, Jim Rodriguez, Maria Ferreira, Teofilo Steenberg, Pierre Ripley, David Alaña Huapaya, Walter Blackmer, Larry Howard, Roscoe Rodriguez, Yolanda Finch, Ken Stephan, Frederick Ripley, Patricia Lynn Alaña Poseck, Luis Blue, Dedrick Jackson, Daniel Romero, Samuel Danilo Forbes, Trevor Sweigart, John Shimada, Masumi Alaña Poseck, Milton Boggess, Larry Jamieson, Michael Saint-Ulysse, Sadrail Forde, Terry Trevino, Max Shin, Myunghwan Alberto, Adamir Bonham, Sam Jara, Caleb Salazar, Velino Gilkeson, Jerrell Uhrig, Sherri Song, SungSub (Paul) Almeida, João Bradley, Nick Jernigan, Don Samaniego, Noemi Gill, Mike Valdivia, Miguel Sung, Guimo Almeida, Mailton Brantley, Paul Johnson, Mark Sauder, Vinita Gilliam, Randy Vistaunet, Steve Suzuki, Akeri Almeida, Patrício Brill, Debra Johnson, Sedley Schneider, Don Greene, David Von Pohle, Berit Tabuchi, Fuki Alvarado Benavides, Brise, Ronald Johnson, Vivian Schomburg, William Haffner, Randy Wang, Andre Tong, Chi Yuen Washington Brunt, John Jones, Clifford Scott, Glynn Hagele, Elaine Warren, Mervyn Tsuji, Shoko Alves Filho, Acílio Bryant, Glenward Jones, Joyce Shaw, Kenneth Hastings, Robert Weber, Dan Wang, Mei-Chi “Dorcas” Annecchini, Karleni Bryant, Helen Jones, Raylene Simmons, Carlyle Henderschedt, Bob Weyer, Laura Won, Tae Eun Araújo, Luiz Burrow, Lisa Juarez, Mary Simmons, Cheryl Hendrickson, Avis Whitehead, Ron Wong, Johnny Kwok Leung Araya Sepúlveda, Luis Burtch, Jerilyn Kaanaana, Elouise Simmons, Temika Holland, Christopher Williams, Ivan Wu, Chung-Feng (Steven) Arco, Stanley Byrd, William Kelly, Albert Simpson, Pedro Hopps, Jim Wisbey, Randal Yoon, ChongHap Astete, Juan

52 ADVENTIST REVIEW | GC SESSION BULLETIN: JULY 3, 2015 Bahia, Euler Giron, Cláudio Pinto, Samuel Alvarez Zaldua, Cristhian Managos, Blasius Barahona, Domingo Góes, Ivan Porto, Volnei Alves Filho, Valcírio Mandri, Sanjeshni Barbosa, Areli Gonçalves, Otimar Queiroz, Geovani Anjos, Jairo Matainaho, Karo Barbosa, José González, Ricardo Quiroz Solano, Salvador Barbosa, Alacy Mathias, Lebis Basílio, Gideon Guedes, Leonidas Quiroz, Keila Barbosa, Eder Matohiti, Alban Bastos, Samuel Guerrero, Fredys Ramos, Oscar Barbosa, Roberto Mavi, John Bejarano, Ruth Guimarães, Aguinaldo Raso, Bruno Barros II, Silvio Munoz-Larrondo, Jorge Benavídez Ramírez, Tito Guimaraes, Emmanuel Reátegui, Ana Belmonte, Benjamin Murdoch, Daryl Benedicto, Marcos Gullón, Roberto Reis, Jurandi Benedicto, Eliabe Nakao, Robina Bentancor, Norman Gutzeit, Enoque Reis, Kleber Beskow, Edgar Oliver, Barry Bertazzo, Ronaldo Hans, Mauro Reis, Wesley Boleas, Hoarcio Pannekoek, Luke Bezerra, Lucas Heidinger Zevallos, Richter, Leo Borba, Wilson Peddie, Brigid Biazzi, Sidionil Edward Rios, Daniel Cadeira, Herbert Peuser, Kelvin Blanco, Marcos Hein Kober, Carlos Rizzo, Horacio Cardoso, Rita Eight security officers from Pomaleu, Geoffrey Bocanegra Vergaray, Hellvig de Hein, Graciela Rocha, Amanda Carnassale, Helio Price, Kevin Carlos Herrera Valqui, Gedeón Rodrigues, Itamar Cerqueira, Gabriel the General Conference world Rice, Leigh Boger Jr, Herbert Horna Santillán, Edgard Rodríguez Pardo, Alfonzo Coelho, Paulo headquarters will be present Roennfeldt, Ray Bomfim, Marcos Huang, Juliana Romero Eguez, Jessica Conceição Neto, Avelino Ryan, Owen Borges, Luciano Izquierdo Brito, Galo Romero, Daniel Cordeiro, Natanael to provide security for Saunambui, Martina Braga, Luigi Jerez, Luis Rosa, Helevom Coretés Carvajal, Ricardo General Conference officers. Schofield, Neale Branco Filho, Francisco João, Francisco Rosales, Luis Costa, Laércio Schubert, Danijela Brandão, Alijofran Kalbermatter, Hiram Rossi, Rafael Damasceno Neto, José Sine, David Braun, Erlo Kalbermatter, Ignacio Ruiz, Juan Dias, Jr., Paulo An additional 400 security Slade, Darren Britis, Charlles Kern, Jefferson Saldaña León, Juan Echevarria Miranda, David officers employed by the Al- Smith, Lionel Cabrera, Ignacio Kohler, Erton Sánchez Rivera, Juan Echezarraga, Jorge Standish, James Caceres Lungo, Alvaro Leal, Marcello Sanchez Ruiz, Jose Ertal, Anderson amodome will check delegate Stanley, Chester Candelorio, Rafael Leitão, Ranieri Santiago, Leonino Farias, Fausto passes, examine packages, Stilinovic, John Carbajal, Pablo Liessi, Eber Santos Neto, Francisco Fernandes dos Strahan, Russell Cardoso, Edemilson Lima Júnior, Jessé Santos, Carlos Reis, Sérgio and keep order. Throughout Taitarae, Hannelly Cardoso, Joaquim Lima, Dorival Santos, Celso Fernandes, Bruno the 10 days of the session an Tasker, David Carneiro, José Lima, Fernando Santos, Cintia Fernandes, Charles Tau, Kove Carneiro, Paulo Lima, Jônatas Santos, Claudiney Fernandes, Osni estimated 220 off-duty police Teko, Roselyn Carvalho Junior, Moisés Lima, Mauricio Santos, Flávio André Fiuza, Taysis officers (some in uniform, Teuru Lo Estall, Christine Santos, José Carvalho, Flávio Roberto Lima, Walter Fontana, Gretel some not) will be at the Thomas, Ben Castellon, Ricardo Lopes, Marlinton Santos, Marcos de Souza Franco, Denilson Toa, Joel Cava de Sá, Luis Lopes, Paulo Santos, Marcos Militao Funes Venialogo, Antonio exhibit hall. It should be an Townend, Glenn Saraiva, Wiglife Cavalcanti, Diogo Lozano, Leonel Gajardo Jara, Leonardo easy assignment, since the Trajkov, Danijela Caviglione, Dario Luz, Edgard Semo Suárez, Adolfo Gama, Cicero Tupai, Edward Caxeta, Sérgio Alan Maggiolo Peirano, Antonio Sepúlvida, Eliane Gimenez Graf, Carlos guests appreciate an orderly Usher, Katrina Silva Filho, Thadeu Cerdá, Marcelo Maldonado Pino, Cecilia Góis, Jair environment. Venter, Douw Cesano, M Gabriel Maldonado, Jorge Silva Júnior, José Gómez Tapia, David Vogel, Kenneth César, Williams Maricevich, Javier Silva, Audiclere Gusmão, Rogério Vuniulu, Luke Chanduví Mendoza, Luisa Marques, Tércio Silva, Helder Heinze, Edgardo Wadrobert, Félix Reis, Régis Rudolfph Chávez, Enzo Marroni, Almir Silva, Israel Hengen, Alfredo Wagi, Nelson Silva, Luís Renck, Licene Chilón, Orlando Marroni, Wiliane Hubner, Ilton Ribeiro, Herberth Walsh, Darrell Choque Fernández, Edison Martins, Aderson Silva, Maheli Lorena Jamarillo, Israel SOUTH PACIFIC Walsh, Joyanne Silva, Rubens Rivas Quinde, Pablo Choque Quispe, Efraín Mattos, Moisés de Kuo, Damaris Rocha, Augusto DIVISION Watts, Peter Comte Donoso, Mauricio Meda, Leonidas Silva, Vanderley Leal, Cláudio Alekevu, Fraser West, Norah Simi, Marcelo Rocha, Jadson Contreras Castro, Medina, Julio Lima, Osmar Rojo Bishop, Samuel Andvan, Joyce Will, Evelyn Maximina Medina, Martin Siqueira, Reinaldo Lirio, Paulo Aumora, Robert Williams, Anthony Sousa, Isabelle Sales, Ranieri Contri, Davi Mello, Osias Lopes, Anderson Salustiano, Alexandre Ausage, Sione Worker, Michael Costa, Miguel Melo, Fernando Souza, Geovane Lopes, Wesley Baliki, Aho Young, Gregory Souza, Jairo Sandoval, Juan Carlos Costa, Ozeias Méndez Zabaleta, Jorge Lust, Arbin Sandri, Rosemari Baravilala, Kula Special Guests Costa, Rosalina Meneses, Alexandre Souza, Lourival Mamani Apaza, Edgar Barnes, Clare Souza, Moisés Santos, Fausto Michael Brady Crepaldi, André Menslin, Douglas Mamani Esenarro, David Santos, Nadilson Bower, Lesleigh Cruz, Deola Miranda, Dilermando Steger, Carlos Martini, José Paulo Brady, Rodney Gordon Fietz Stevens, Elsa Santos, Paulo Morgan, Charles da Rosa, Walmir Miranda, José Mayer, Edwin Santos, Sandro Calculli, Maurie Damasio, Pierre Moacir da Silva, Moises Strumiello, Luis Mazzo, Laudecir Carrasco, Danny Tapia, Nelson Santos, Zinaldo Dantas, Andre Henrique Molkuc, Eugenio Medeiros, Edson Cheng, Berenice Tavares, Jandson Sarzuri Marin, David SOUTHERN de Lima, Jose Montero Guerrero, Jorge Melo, Ricardo Christian, Graeme AFRICA-INDIAN Tesche, Ruth Anita Seixas, Renato de Paula, Rogerio Moraes, Augusto Mendizabal Suárez, Henry Clark, Leon OCEAN DIVISION Thomas, Daniel Sella, Luiz Fernando de Sousa, Domingos Morais, Adilson Miranda, Marcelo Collins, Mark Africa, Frankie Torres, Jairo Silva, Elizabeth de Souza Lopes, Marlon Moroz, Malton Moraes, Diego David-Strickland, Esther Akombwa, Harrington Tostes, Antonio Silva, Itaniel da de Souza, Salomão Motta, Cleiton Morais, Jonas Drinkall, Graeme Alger, Jean-Claude Tula, Javier Silva, Jabson Di Monaco, Ingrid Navallo Caro, Delmer Moura, Ozeas Edilson, John Allet, Marcel Urcia, Gilberto Silva, Josias Souza da Di Pardi, Walter Navarro, Fernando Nagel, Evelin Ellison, Robert Andriamampiononandrainy, Valda Sardina, Hugo Silva, Lelis Souza da Dias, Rodrigo Nunes, Maiquel Nestares, Marcelo Filo, David Arthur Valença, David Silva, Sérgio Diaz, Ramiro Obando, Abimael Neugebauer, Roberto Gibbs, Ruth Andriamparatiana, Fanera Vargas Chávez, Pablo Silva, Vanderlei Donato, Everon Ojeda, José Nunes, Leonardo Hasu, Tore Araujo, Gilberto Vargas, Elieser Silvero, Elvio Espinoza, Josué Oliveira Júnior, Marcos Oliveira, Clairton de Hizoke, Zuzai Artur, Augusto Vega Huamán, Germán Siqueira, Débora Fávero, Evandro Oliveira, Cleuza Oliveira, Jorge Márcio de Hopkins, Krissie Balapi, Onalenna Velásquez, Juan Soares, Jim Fernández, Juan Oliveira, José Marcos Olivereira, José Jackman, Kelly Banda, Austin Vergara Paredes, Gloria Soldani, Milton Fernández, Nara Oliveira, Levino Oliveira, José Jackson, Kevin Banda, Wesley Vergara, Plinio Souza, Alexandre Ferreira, Aurelino Oliveira, Ronaldo de Oliveira, Rafael Johnson, Erna Baptista, Lopes Vicente Senn, Kenny Souza, Florisvaldo Ferreira, Fabiana Ortolan, José Olmedo Nissen, Hernán Kabaritaake, Banabati Barbe, Eric Vidigal, Maria Amélia Trivelato, Victor Ferreira, Luiz Carlos Paim, Ademar Oudri Varela, Adriana Kaiai, Natalie Blanchard, Jason Villafuerte De la Cruz, Vale, Joelma Ferreira, Oliveiros Palacios Silva, Edgar Pardo, Alexis Kandege, Chris Bohale, Chete Antonio Ricardo Vargas, Telson Ferrufino Montaño, Pasini, Flávio Paredes Guzmán, Julio Kaufononga, Maveni Bondo, Beatrice Wiebusch Martins, Jorge Vasconcelos, Ivo Edmundo Peixoto, João Patzi Flores, Rolando Kemp, Bradley Bonya, Hopeson Zahn, Gilmar Vela Gutiérrez, Juan Florencio, Geison Arley Pereira Viera, Ronaldo Percia, Wendel Kieltyka, Douglas Bosdedore, Marie-Noelle Zalgado, Marcos Velásquez Gutiérrez, Flores Pérez, Tito Pereira, Aline Pereira, Wagner Kulakov, Victor Brabant, Laurent Zanotelli, José Johnny Fonseca, Josias Pérez Párraga, Jaime Pinheiro Salazar, Heber Kuma, Dorcas Margalgeu Canjamba, Simao Zukowski, Udolcy Vianna, Vanderlei Cardoso, Antonio Fontes Júnior, Eliezer Perez Schulz, Magdiel Zukowski, Wesley Pinto, Nelson Vieira, Rogerio La Dru, Henk Freire, Jackson Douglas Perez, Hector Queiroz, Adean Westermeyer Moore, Lanza, Robinson Cassinda, Mauricio Freitas, Elnio Peyerl, Uesley Special Guests Rampogna, Jorge Leonardo MacPherson, Anthony Cecil, Germaine Freitas, Emerson Pimentel, Natanael Almeida, Francisco Rampogna, Miguel Wolff, João Mael Toka, George Cem, Daniel Gill Krug, Carlos Pinto, Luis Mario Almonte Miralles, Dany Reis, Flávio Wunder Hurtado, Magi, Mary Chabwera, Joseph

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