;wly.L.EAMEN 3rch 5, 1987 An excellent illustration of the power of unity occurred in our laundry EDITORIALLY SPEAKING.. . room in Jakarta, Indonesia, some six- teen years ago. As I walked into the washing machine area, a big cockroach went across the floor toward the garage forts were likely to prove a success but his trip was in vain. My shoe commensurate to the cost. The descended upon the brownish-colored old soldier replied: 'Gentlemen, insect and its life was summarily ter- what are your marching orders? minated! Success is not the question for you Proceeding into the garage I spent to discuss. If I read your orders perhaps fifteen minutes there before go- aright, they run thus, 'Go ye into ing back through the laundry room sec- all the world, and preach the tion. It was then that I remembered my gospel to every creature.' crushing blow to the cockroach and Gentlemen, obey your marching reached for the broom and dustpan to orders!" [Emphasis supplied] dispose of the intruder. To my total sur- prise the dead cockroach was gone! To the Adventist Church has been giv- "Wait a minute," I said to myself, "I en a beautiful, powerful and trans- know I killed that rascal." I mean, that forming message of God's love, care, cockroach could not have survived the concern and future plans. With all of the weight placed upon its body . . . but it Ted T. Jones spiritual insights we are privileged to was gone! Atlantic Union Gleaner Editor possess, what should hinder us in obey- No one had gone through that area. I ing our marching orders? You may rest had left the door open for lighting pur- MARCHING ORDERS assured that we shall face opposition. poses and had not seen one person enter The great controversy is very much alive the laundry room. But I then had to deal Invited to speak to the staff and pa- and doing well. with a realistic fact . . . the cockroach tients of a certain mid-western state Our common enemy, the devil, has an was gone! It was then that the world of hospital, Doctor Meninger, who is called arsenal of effective weapons to keep the tropical beauty and nature, with all the the father of American psychiatry, took army of God from going forward. Have vicissitudes of life in motion, gave me a his place on the platform and surveyed you ever noticed the manifestations of powerful and MOVING lesson. the audience. After being introduced, his wares? Envy, criticism, jealousy, evil It was Solomon who wrote "Go to the the doctor stood at the lectern and was speaking, political maneuvering, ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, suddenly interrupted by a frisky patient bigotry, hatred, backbiting, sedition—to and be wise." Proverbs 6:6 One can who arose from his seat and gestured name just a few. Any of these factors or learn much from these industrious little toward the platform. He asked in a any combination of them is enough to creatures. My eyes suddenly became loud, squeaky voice, "Hey, doc, why counteract the progress of any congrega- fixed on a stream of tiny black ants go- are we all here?" tion or organization. Our job is not to ing from the floor toward the ceiling. Not one to be caught off guard easily, fight each other but to resist the devil. They had taken the dead cockroach cap- Doctor Meninger smiled with a twinkle He is no match for praying, loving and tive and were moving it toward their in his eyes and responded to his im- Spirit-filled Christians who are heeding storeroom somewhere up in our attic. promptu interrogator, "Why are you all the marching orders of their Ignoring my presence they continued to here? Well, because you're not all Commander-in-Chief. work the flattened cockroach up a ver- there!" The doctor told his class that Sometimes I think the devil must tical wall. I waited to see if the larger in- after thinking a few moments, some of laugh when he sees how easily we can be sect would fall but it didn't. Those the patients laughed and a few applaud- distracted. When he sees professed organized ants had everything under ed. Christians who become lukewarm and, control. But the question of that querulous pa- in that condition, "outworld the Long minutes passed and finally those tient could easily formulate a challenge world," he must really be amused. But tiny ants, working harmoniously, suc- for Seventh-day Adventist Christians of let us take heart. In spite of our failings, ceeded in moving the dead cockroach 1987—"Why are we all here?" It seems we serve a mighty God who is able to through an opening in the ceiling and to me that we don't have the sense of save to the uttermost! It's high time that then . . . it was all over. Mission ac- urgency about our mission that we need. we get our act together and start march- complished! As I considered the ways of Or, did someone say, "Do we still have a ing to the beat of that distant drummer. the ant, a powerful lesson was etched mission?" I still dream of the day when every upon my memory pages. Permit me to share a great passage member would win at least one friend to The church has its marching orders. from Gospel Workers, page 115, to give Jesus, and then train that newborn babe The church has the message of truth for us some focus. in Christ to win someone else. If this ex- a sin-sick and dying world. If only we perience could happen in your church, could work unitedly, cooperatively, and "The Duke of Wellington was you'd know that Pentecost had begun. happily—like those ants, how quickly once present where a party of It can happen. It needs to happen. the work of the gospel could be finished Christian men were discussing the Fellow Christians, you have your and then Jesus would come. The Holy possibility of success in missionary marching orders! Go forward in faith Spirit is waiting for us to meet the terms effort among the heathen. They and claim the promise, "Lo, I am with necessary for His indwelling. Then the appealed to the duke to say you alway, even unto the end of the church, like a mighty army, could do her whether in his judgment such ef- world"! assigned task.

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3. The Atlantic Union GLEANER (USPS 036-280) is published twice monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and Herald Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Third-class postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscription price, $6.00. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Atlantic Union GLEANER, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. ADP TREATS YOU LIKE AN ADULT By Ruth Brand, Publicity Coordinator Atlantic Union College

You're forty-five. You're a woman. You quit college twenty-odd years ago and married the love of your life. The children came. Three of them. You rocked them and wiped their noses. You cried a little when they entered first grade. You got a part-time job to help pay the bills. The job, selling cosmetics, gave you the flexibility you needed to transport the children and their friends, run errands for your husband's business, keep up with your church work and the housework. The years sped by. You look around. The children are tall and beautiful and in- dependent and distant. "Love of your life" is doing very well, thank you. The church still needs you—up to a point, but you have Sabbath school burnout. You find you have time on your hands. You read. You have always loved to read, but felt guil- ty indulging yourself during those crowded years. Something is happening to your mind. A restlessness per- vades. You're asking questions you've never asked before. You feel a vague sense of loss, but cannot identify what it is that you have lost. One day you know. It is you that has been lost in the shuffle and hustle of living and giving. The storehouse is empty. Is it too late to replenish it? One day you happen to glance at your son's catalog from Atlantic Union College. It mentions an Adult Degree Pro- gram. It is designed for "mature" students. You qualify on that one. You have to be on campus only two weeks out of every six-month term. You study independently at home while conferring from time to time with your personal advisor. You wonder, Could I do that? Impulsively, you send for the ADP catalog. Art work produced by students in AUC's Adult Degree Program Your family is incredulous. Mom? Go to college? Kindly, is representative of the many interests enhanced by the pro- your collegiate children point out that college is a lot different gram. than it was in "your day." "Love of your life" points out that you're not really the intellectual type. Part of you believes quiet. The questions. . .the scope of the possible answers. . them. An all-but smothered part of you believes in yourself. .which lead to more questions. . .The stimulation of minds At the first seminar you meet men and women who range in sharpening themselves against each other. The profundity of age from 25 to 70. Many, like you, are returning to college great books. The breathtaking clarity of great writers. You feel after an absence of many years. Some are already college yourself a part of something much larger than yourself, but for graduates, professional people, who want to change directions the first time in many years, it is something over which you and careers. All are eager to learn. All bring maturity and the have control. Two weeks serve to bind friendships. You look perspective of life's experiences to the educational process. forward to the next seminar as you would to a family reunion. At first you are hesitant to express yourself. Surely, With the assistance of your assigned study supervisor, you everyone is more learned and intellectual and articulate than have completed a proposal for six months of study. You are you are. Then the ideas take over and you find you cannot be committed to a minimum of 20 hours of study each week. Your proposal, a unit representing 16 semester hours, is ac- cepted by the Program Evaluation Committee. Your unit in- volves extensive reading and research. Others have integrated practical, on-the-job experience or creative work with their units. You can't wait to begin. Back home, you fill your house with books. You read until your eyes ache. You type papers. You get tired. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth it. But the wonder of learning, the ideas that force you to confront yourself and your preconcep- tions impel you to continue. You are growing. It is sometimes painful, but always exhilarating. From time to time you talk with your advisor or correspond with him or her. Gradually, you develop confidence in your own ideas and abilities. At suc- ceeding seminars you share your discoveries with the other ADP students, formally and informally. About three years later you stand, trembling, in a gradua- tion robe, a tassel occasionally tickling your cheek. "Love of your life" is looking at you with all the old love, but something new is in his eyes. Admiration, respect. The children, still in- credulous, beam with pride. You look around at the faculty, grown familiar and dear. The other graduation candidates tru- ly have become like brothers and sisters. Suddenly you see a face familiar, yet unfamiliar. A woman, mature, erect, alert, exuding self-confidence, looks at you, taking your measure. She has your face and smile. Playfully, you wink at the mirror as the strains of "Trumpet Voluntary" reach your ear. You step forward..

Once again Atlantic Union College has hosted a graduation for students completing a course of study in the Adult Degree Program. The January graduation saw ten candidates receive well-earned degrees in a variety of disciplines. Of the ten graduates, eight were enrolled in the Adult Degree Program. One ADP student, living in Hawaii, graduated in absentia. The Adult Degree Program at AUC is unusual in higher education and unique among adult education programs. Unlike programs that require a student to repeatedly leave his or her Dr. Myron Wehtje, Professor of History at AUC, advises a routine and responsibilities to attend on-campus functions, AUC former ADP student. provides a structure that allows the student to experience the best of both worlds—the independent life-style of an adult and Although the Adult Degree Program was designed specifically the intellectual stimulation of the college campus. for the 25-or-over person who had not completed college, a surprising number of people are enrolling who already have a Bachelor's degree or beyond. Some do this with a specific career change in mind. Some come back to taste of those entic- ing classes they could not fit into their schedules when first they passed through college. Hamer tells of a doctor who graduated from the Program in January who had not been required in a previous locale to earn a Bachelor's degree even though he had completed all requirements in medical school. "He loved it," says Hamer. "He took classes in Architecture and Photography, things he'd never been able to explore before." For the mature student, ADP offers a second chance to fulfill oneself academically and personally. Atlantic Union College recognizes that life's experiences, jobs, hobbies, community ser- vice, are all in themselves educational experiences. It respects the individual with that background. It offers the opportunity in many cases to transform those experiences into college credit. It recognizes that a student who qualifies for ADP is an adult who can set goals, work independently (with AUC's support system always available), and contribute to the success of others en- rolled in the program. It's an exciting time to be an adult. For more information on ADP at AUC, simply write to: The Adult Degree Program Jillian Hamer, Assistant Director ADP Atlantic Union College South Lancaster, MA 01561 According to Jillian Hamer, Assistant Director of the Adult The next seminar begins in July. You could be a part of it! Degree Program, there is a significant change in the students between the time when they attend their first two-week seminar at AUC and the time they come back, six months later, for their second. Self-confidence has grown. An increased awareness of ADP GRADUATES human potential and of the meaning of education itself is evi- Bachelor of Science dent. Resolve has hardened. And knowledge, of course, has in- Brent William Davidson with distinction, General Science creased. Carolyn Bird Drollinger with distinction, Nursing An indication of the appeal and excitement of this program is Cheryl L. Hartwell with distinction, Nursing the 51 students who attended the two-week seminar in January. Ruth Irene Satelmajer, Office Administration Despite inclement weather and Christmas holidays, students Anne M. Wortman, Nursing converged upon AUC from all areas of the continental United Bachelor of Arts States as well as the Virgin Islands and Bermuda. One woman Gary Douglas, Theology flew in from Utah specifically to attend her ADP graduation. Omar Edgardo Grieve, Religion Twenty-three new students swelled the ranks of January's Geoffrey Allan Stafford with distinction, English seminar.

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Behold, the Stone! J i hn Byington and the Beginnings of SDA Education —Part Three By Jill eynolds ly held regular services and is thought to be one of the Up-date: John Byington, the sixth of ten children, oldest Wesleyan churches still active today. born in Vermont in 1798, moved to Buck's Bridge, New The Seventh-day Adventist Church had a less York, in 1828 along with his parents and family. The desirable fate. Its membership dwindled as people Methodist community banded together and under his moved to other areas. Without a pastor, it was forced to direction built a new Methodist Episcopal church and close in the early 1900's. Later the structure was torn parsonage. Because of his sympathy and feelings for the down with the lumber reportedly used to make hog abolition of slavery he felt it best to withdraw from the pens.' This is a humorous coincidence considering that it Methodist Episcopal Church. At this time he also is against the practice of the Adventists to eat pork. became a health reformer giving up the drinking of tea However a man retrieved the lumber in hopes that and use of tobacco. He accepted the Sabbath truth in 1852 after the death another church would be constructed with it. Also one of two of his daughters within six weeks which made of the foundation stones from the old structure was him come to grips with this Bible truth. The new small placed in the exterior of the Seventh-day Adventist congregation of Seventh-day Adventists faced up to the Church in Canton, New York. need of educating their children and thus was raised up The home where Martha Byington taught school is no the first Seventh-day Adventist church school in the longer existent, but her influence lives on. Martha, who world at Buck's Bridge, New York in 1853. outlived all of her students by reaching the age of 103, started the school system which now makes up the largest Protestant parochial school system in the John Byington pastored the believers in various world.' homes for three years. In 1855, however, the congrega- And what happened to the village of Buck's Bridge? tion grew too large for home accommodations. The con- Today the grist and saw mills, the stores, and the post struction of John Byington's third church building began in the fall of 1855, directly across the road from the Methodist Church which he had also helped to build. It was called the "House of Prayer" and was to be the first Seventh-day Adventist church building to be erected by the denomination in America.° John preached to a congregation of fifty or more followers until 1858. At the request of a close friend, James White, he moved to Michigan with his family. For fifteen years he traveled throughout the state in a self-supporting ministry to boost the Adventist cause. In 1863, he became the first president of the newly formed Seventh-day Adventist General Conference after James White declined to accept it. John held the position for two years. After many years of religious service, John Byington retired in Battle Creek, Michigan, another community well-known in Adventist circles. In his later years, followers referred to him as Father Byington. He died and was buried in Battle Creek in 1887, at the age of eighty-nine. The work of the Byingtons continued in northern New York. The Methodist Episcopal Church had as many as seventy members at one time, but as families moved away, the membership diminished until it was closed. In the last decade, however, the building has been restored and services have been held on Sunday afternoons during the summer months. The Wesleyan Methodist Church in nearby Morley has remained active for over a century. It has continual-

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 5 office are all gone. Not even found on most maps, it is only a hamlet of several homes and farms. But the peo- ple are proud of their heritage as evidenced by their ef- forts to restore the old Methodist Church to usefulness. One person active in the restoration was Mr. Charles Darling. He lives in the first house ever constructed in Buck's Bridge, near the site where his relatives wor- shipped in the Adventist Church. On September 17, 1978, a dedicatory service was held to commemorate the Seventh-day Adventists' roots in Buck's Bridge. Many people—some with religious con- nections and others with historical interest—attended the ceremony. Of course, the highlight was the unveiling of the new granite monument placed on the site where the foundation stones of the old structure remain. The Buck's Bridge monument stands for more than just a church and a small home school. It signifies a tiny, unknown community making its mark on the world. And it signifies the influence of a man who believed in his convictions and doing what he believed to be right in spite of the opinions of others.

°The Story of our Church, "The Church is Organized," p. 216. 'Charles Darling, interview, March 3, 1984. ''Don Wright, interview, March 1, 1984.

Dr. Charles B. Hirsch, General Conference Director of Education, spoke at the dedication of the monument in 1978 marking the 125th anniversary of the first Seventh- day Adventist home school.

One of the foundation stones from the original church forms a part of the exterior of the present Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canton, New York.

6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER The greatest challenge facing him in the position he accepted at AUC in Atlantic Union College November of 1985 was to recruit more Ruth Brand, Publicity Coordinator students for the 1986-87 school year. Says Osborne, "I spent December figur- perhaps one of those ebullient traveling ing out what was happening and what to Summer Advantage '87 salesmen, or the barker at some glitter- do. Then in January we started to work. January's snowbanks do melt into ing midway. Yet, behind the efferve- The strategy was to visit each academy in spring; March winds do turn to summer scence and ready laughter, lurks a our Union six times during second breezes; and the regular college program seriousness that takes one by surprise, a semester of 1986. I don't believe in a at AUC does give way to delightful sum- dimension that defies easy characteriza- hard sell. We were there to let the mer innovations. tion. students know that we care about them. Summer Advantage is one of those in- Once cognizant that Osborne earned a We promoted three things. First, Adven- novations. In just two years it has Master of Divinity degree from Andrews tist education. Then Adventist colleges. quadrupled its enrollment, motivated University in 1971 and that he has spent Then we asked them to consider AUC high school and academy students all twenty years of his life in the gospel among their options." across the United States and the lovely ministry, we become increasingly aware Students have responded in a gratify- island of Bermuda, and gratified that behind the fun-loving exterior is a ing way. They seem to understand what budget-conscious parents. serious man. As the Chaplain at Loma Osborne is all about. They have a friend Courses offered this summer are: Linda University (La Sierra Campus) for at AUC. And AUC is their friend. The "Fitness and Wellness: Recreation 11 years and the Senior Pastor of the fall semester of 1986 saw an increase of and Sports in New England" Atlantic Union College Church for five 50 percent more students over the "Field Biology in New England: years, Osborne has had that experience previous year. There were 25 percent "Wbo-o-o's Out There?" with young people that seems to have more regular full-time students, while "Cradle of Liberty: New England gone far in preparing him for his present and the War for Independence" job. [Concluded on page 9] "Individualized French: Getting Around in Montreal" The adventure of learning will be enhanced by such options as camping in New England's natural habitats, explor- EXPERIENCE '87 ing the Freedom Trail, visiting Boston Garden, spending a weekend in Mon- STUDY TOUR OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND EUROPE treal, trying out one's French on the natives. Atlantic Union College Bright academy students continue to see the advantage in receiving six hours Next summer Atlantic Union College joins Loma Linda Univeristy in its annual of college credit for only $500, a saving study tour of the Middle East and Europe will visit Israel, Greece, and Turkey and elude with an optional excursion to Italy. Called EXPERIENCE '87, the study tour of nearly 60 percent over the lowest tu- eaves Los Angeles on July 19 aboard KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines, and overnights in ition rate offered during the regular Amsterdam en route to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The first ten days of the trip include an school year. Seldom has education been evening canal tour of Amsterdam and extensive sightseeing and study in Israel. The so enjoyable, so obtainable, or so second phase of the trip includes four days in Greece and a four-day cruise of the Greek stimulating. islands and Turkey aboard the Epirotiki liner MTS Oceanus. The excursion to Italy Summer Advantage '87 begins July 13 consists of several days touring in Rome and visits to Naples and Pompeii. The trip concludes with a return flight to New York via Amsterdam aboard another KLM 747 on and runs through August 7. Interested August 12. academy and high school students with excellent academic records may write to: Members may join the tour for Israel and Greece; or for Israel, Greece and Italy. Summer Advantage '87, AUC, South All returns to Los Angeles are aboard regularly scheduled flights. The cost is $1750.00 for Lancaster, MA 01561, or call toll free: Israel and Greece (including the cruise), plus airfare. The Italy extension is only an Nationwide-1-800-AUC-2030; in additional $495, plus airfare. Massachusetts-1-800-325-0099. The tour directors of EXPERIENCE '87, Professors Bailey Gillespie, PhD, and Ruth Brand Richard Rice, PhD, from Loma Linda University and David Osborne of Atlantic Union Publicity Coordinator College promise a unique travel and study opportunity. Besides all the obvious points of interest, the tour will visit less frequented sites such as Hezekiah's tunnel in Jerusalem, the Crusader fortresses at Belvoir, Akko and Caesarea, and in Greece the ancient shrine of Delphi, the graves at Mycenae and the theater of Epidaurus. Selling It Softly EXPERIENCE' 87 is sponsored by the Atlantic Union College and the Division of One might mistake Executive Director Religion, Loma Linda University. Tour members may receive four hours of college credit of Institutional Advancement, "Dave" in either religion or history. Tuition is included in the tour price. For information, write Osborne, for many things. Jolly and EXPERIENCE '87, Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, MA. ATTN: David bewhiskered, he might be a modern-day Osborne and younger version of Santa Claus, or

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 7 Finally, an adult degree program that treats you like an adult. You're out on your own, maintaining a house, working eight hours a day, or raising a family. And you decide now's the time to continue your college education. The last thing in the world you need is to be treated like a kid. After all, you are a person of responsibility—an adult. And we think you should be treated like one. That's the very reason why Atlantic Union College designed a continuing education program for people like you. Created for your convenience, the program invites you to spend two consecutive weeks on our campus. These two weeks can conveniently take the place of your two week vacation from work. So instead of all the hassle of going home, studying at night, then going to work, then going to school at night, you can now relax and enjoy a real academic environment. The program is complete with intensive seminars where you can exchange ideas, present papers and oral reports, and do library research. All in a very sane and civilized way. If you're interested, we advise you call now, since it's a very popular program which fills rather quickly. Our number is TOLL FREE: Nationwide I -800-AUC-2030. In Mass. Call 1-800-325-0099. The Adult Degree Program at Atlantic Union College. Think of it as an educational, grown-up approach for grownups.

Atlantic Union College. Where great futures begin.

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER [Continued from page 7] DEAN'S LIST procedures, Eubanks will coordinate telemarketing and retention activities. the percentage of freshmen actually First Semester 1986-87 After earning a B.A. degree in doubled compared with six years ago. "A" List (3.75 to 4.00) Theology in 1968, Eubanks returned to At a time when more Adventist Asgeirsson, Nina Jacobson, Dawn the classroom to earn an M.A. degree in students than ever before are choosing Bascom, Kimber Knutson, Linda Secondary School Administration at Caulder, Matt Lance, Joseph to go to public colleges and universities, Loma Linda University in 1974. at a time when the number of tradi- Clark, John Lopez, Theodore Conrad, Robert McClure, Warner Eubanks is married to Yvonne tionally college-age students is far less Archbold Eubanks who holds an MA Cove, Timothy Miller, Arthur than it was a few years ago, those figures Daniels, Carol Paradis, Donald degree in Business Education from speak well not only for AUC and for Dewitt, Sonja Pichot, Hilary Loma Linda University. The Eubanks Osborne's recruiting efforts, but also for Dinsdale, Leta Roth, Kendra have three children, Elmer, 21; Vonia, the future of the Seventh-day Adventist Durost, Steven Sanders, Todd 20; and Edith, 12. Church. Edwards, Jamie Smith, Michele Eubanks replaces Robson de Oliveira Stepniak, Michael But Osborne takes nothing for Eiselt-Wehtje, who accepted a call in November to Valdes, David granted. Plans are under way to again Jacquelyn Fairchild, Lisa Verrill, Alan pastor in Piscataway, New Jersey. visit each academy in the Atlantic Union Ruth Brand during the second semester of 1987. He Foo, Grace Verrill, Thomas Geraty, Brent Wehtje, Thomas Publicity Coordinator will be accompanied by Dr. Wesley Hamilton, Anne Schultz of the School of Technology, Hurshman, Anne Andrews University. Osborne is serious about promoting Christian, Adventist "B" List (3.25 to 3.74) education. "We want all our Adventist Ayivor, Divine Kowalkowski, Terry young people in Adventist schools," he Bennett, Arlene Krueger, Brendan says. "For the students interested in Bispham, Rennison Lehto, Michael Bermuda technology, we offer them the option of Boyd, James Linthwaite, James Egerton Carnegie attending the School of Technology at Brown, Jacqueline Marshalleck, Sheryl Andrews. We want what is best for each Carr, Tracy Martinsen, Eric Communication Director Chiba, Hiromu Medeiros, Carol student. For most, of course, the Christ, Timothy Mills, Robert academic program at AUC is just that!" Comley, Michael Nason, Kathy Conducting Weeks of Prayer, minis- Courtright, Clarence Odell, Carol "Amazing Facts" Series Used tering to students at camp meetings, Dickinson, Tanya Owen, Bradley Osborne sees himself as simply involved Dirusso, Catherine Phillips, Andrew in Church Outreach Program in another phase of church ministry. Dupigny, Mary Ragsdale, Frank Calvin White, Sr., of the Midland Ford, Sharon Regis, Louis Christianity, Osborne-style, is fun, ex- Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ganter, Geoffrey Reinschmidt, Jonathan citing, and attractive. Crawl, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, With characteristic enthusiasm he Gilbert, Roger Schumacher, John Gurley, Michael Simons, Kenneth presented to the church the burden that says, "We have fun. If it's not fun, we Hartman, Pamela Singh, Suman was upon his heart to somehow reach don't do it!" It's quite possible that Holland, Lynnette Smith, Sandra our neighbors and friends. It was im- Osborne would have made a great Houston, Lisa Thimote, Mireille pressed upon his mind by the Holy Spirit traveling salesman. He sells Atlantic Imperio, Kristal Townes, Clarissa that this could be done effectively Union College very well. James, Stanley Tragos, Aaron through a mailing band. He solicited the Ruth Brand Joy, Galion Trott, Catherine help of the members who were asked to Warman, Donna Publicity Coordinator Kelln, Rebecca submit names of people who might be Kerr, Judy Wheeler, David Kilgore, Penny Wisel, Jennifer helped in this way, and the mailing band Knutson, Debra Witter, Patricia was carried out under the able supervi- sion of Laverne Ingham. The first copies of "Amazing Facts" were mailed during December, 1985, Eubanks Becomes with fifteen people receiving this truth- Admissions Director filled literature. The number of re- cipients has now grown to approximate- Straphon H. (Bob) Eubanks has ac- ly fifty-five persons. Every two weeks cepted the position of Director of Ad- these people receive one of the set of missions at AUC. Eubanks, a native of twelve in the "Amazing Facts" series. St. Croix, Virgin Islands, has had wide At the present time, thirty-one persons educational experience. He has been a have received a complete set. teacher, a pastor, a Dean of Men, a On December 20, 1986, five persons Director of Education for the were presented a certificate of comple- Guatemala Mission of Seventh-day tion of the "Amazing Facts" by Pastor Adventists, President of the Nicaragua D. Randolph Wilson. These were new Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, and converts, Ena DeRosa, Myrtle Phillips, President of the Adventist Center for Carolyn Smith, Sedrick Trott and Noel Higher Education in Alajuela, Costa Landy. This is the third Bible study cer- David Osborne Rica. In addition to directing admissions tificate received by Sisters DeRosa and

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 9 Greater New York Betty Cooney, Communication Director

Revolving Fund Attracts Passerby Recently a stranger walking by the Adventist Information Center stopped to read a brochure concerning the Atlan- tic Union Conference Revolving Fund. His inquiry about the Fund put him in touch with the writer, and he was fascinated to learn that his deposit could help provide funds for loans to con- ferences, churches, and schools for the Pastor D. R. Wilson (right) presenting certificates of completion of the "Amazing financing of building projects. A week Facts" series to (L. to R.): Sedrick Trott, Myrtle Phillips, Ena DeRosa and Carolyn later he sent $3,000 to be invested in the Smith. Not pictured Noel Landy. Revolving Fund. This gentleman, who is not a Seventh- Phillips and Brother Sedrick Trott, all the church as this seed of truth is spread day Adventist, was drawn by the Holy having completed the Revelation and abroad so that it will continue to fall on Spirit to use his resources for a good Daniel Seminars in June and November good ground and yield a rich harvest of work. The 71/2 percent interest offered respectively. We thank God for these in- souls for the Kingdom. by the Fund was also an attraction. We dividuals as they endeavor to learn and Elizabeth Phillips are praying that this contact will be an do God's will in their lives. Communication Secretary opportunity to let this man know about Sister Ingham solicits the prayers of the Seventh-day Adventist message. If you have a desire to put your money to work for the Lord through the Atlan- Church Tithe Reaches $100,000 tic Union Revolving Fund, call To celebrate the occasion, church 1-800-392-3929 in New York (from out On Sabbath, December 20, 1986, the members present stayed by for a group of state call 516-627-9350) for an ap- Midland Heights Seventh-day Adventist photograph. pointment. Church in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, Pastor Wilson congratulated the Some thirty churches in Greater New reached a milestone in its 20-year church for such an achievement and York are in need of their own facilities, history. On this day, Pastor D. Ran- then encouraged them to continue to and your investment can assist with this dolph Wilson informed members that give as God had prospered them. great need. sometime during that day, the church There are approximately 150 members Philip T. Sica would go over the $100,000 mark in tithe recorded on the church records. Trust Services Director received for the year, actually reaching Elizabeth Phillips in the vicinity of $105,000. Communication Secretary Nurturing and Sharing at Christmas Middletown—Volunteers from Mid- dletown church gathered in December, 1986, to prepare food baskets for distribution in the geriatric unit of Horton Memorial Hospital in Mid- dletown. Each basket contained fruit, nuts, candy and Steps to Christ. The group sang, comforted and cheered the patients. Additionally, Christmas gifts were donated to the children hospital- ized during the holiday season. Volunteers included Donna Morse, Chynsia Morse, Nidia Minniefield and Richie and Nancy Oliveras. A group picture of the Midland Heights, Bermuda, Seventh-day Adventist Church Through the efforts of the MV members. Pastor Randolph Wilson is kneeling in the front. Department, the annual Christmas

10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER troduced to Adventism by the Van Ministry on a blood pressure screening van stationed in the church yard. Their names were then given to Pastor Mat- tahais Patrick who held intensive Bible classes with them. The crusade presented a golden opportunity for them to turn their lives completely over to the Lord. Another very happy occasion marked the crusade, reminding members that if we live for Jesus, we can draw others to Him even when death comes. During the 1985 crusade, Frank Holness, age 72 and in poor health, was determined to follow the Lord and was baptized. On January 14, 1986, Frank fell asleep in the Lord, but his influence did not end there. Two of his relatives began visiting the church and attended the annual crusade nightly; Salina and Sandra, who are sisters, were baptized. Three weeks later Sabina, Salina's twin sister, gave her life to Jesus and was baptized. Carl Thornhill, our Christmas baskets tastefully prepared by volunteers from the Middletown, New personal ministries leader, conducted Bi- York, church to be distributed in Horton Memorial Hospital geriatric unit. ble classes for these three young ladies. New Haven Temple, although a Festival was held December 19, 1986. relatively new church that was organized The program featured joyous music of 1986 Closing Report at the end of 1984, is already enjoying the season and included special vocal the privilege of reaping. and instrumental numbers. 1464 baptisms Elsa Ferdinand Brenda Montes 11.1% tithe increase Communication Secretary Communication Secretary $290,000 total for Ingathering, Manhattan—Two seasonal concerts with approximately $28 per drew persons reading of the events in the capita Times, New York magazine and other Gain in deliveries by literature local media to the Church of the Advent evangelists Hope (formerly German New York A goal set of 400 Revelation church). Some visitors came with the Seminars by lay persons publicizing newspaper or magazine in To God be the glory! hand, leaving to go on to the next event checked on their lists.

Discipling Groups in Sunrise, Messenger Doves, Pilgrims, Hispanic University Church Samaritans, God's Messengers, Chris- Help Evangelize tians on the Front, Lasting Light, JMV. Emily Lopez Shown in baptismal pool (L. to R.) are Twelve missionary groups were Communication Secretary Pastor Mattahais Patrick, Sandra organized during 1986 in the Hispanic Graves and her sister Salina Graves. University church in the Bronx to assist with the evangelistic work of the church. Seventeen Baptized in The groups meet Friday evenings to New Haven Church Crusade report on the work accomplished during that week. The annual six-week evangelistic Since the organization of the groups crusade of the New Haven Temple in HARVEST by Pastor Abel Rosario, the church has Brooklyn had as its theme, "How To been blessed with many new members. Have a Better Future." Evangelist Sixty-six baptisms were reported at Cameron Bowen was the speaker. At the year's end, with consecutive baptisms end of the crusade, seventeen persons held the last two weeks of December. gave their lives to Jesus and were bap- The names of the missionary groups tized. are Emmanuel, The Little Flock, Among those baptized were Vashtie Gideon's 300, Living Water, Brilliant and Vincent Meek who were first in- SO March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 11 Elementary Pupils' Outreach Program New York The pupils of the Saratoga Springs ject. "We plan to help landscape a local Donald Wright, Communication Director Seventh-day Adventist elementary nursing home and place plants in school are thrilled to be involved in com- residents' rooms," says Emily. munity projects! "Our pupils had a balloon launch 125th Anniversary— During the month of December pupils January 28 to salute the memory of collected over 100 "warm fuzzies" teachernaut, Christa McAuliffe, and the New York Conference (coats, jackets, sweaters, scarves, and other members of the ill-fated The New York Conference 125th An- mittens) for the Saratoga County Pro- Challenger mission launched this date niversary is here! On October 24, 1862, tective Children's Program. AJY leader, last year. The balloons will contain our conference was organized at the Donna Jean Lindsey, and Mrs. Charleen postcards expressing our feelings and Roosevelt church. This historic building Wright, Teacher/Principal, were asking that the cards be returned as part is to have an addition and decoration for pleased to present the items collected, as of an opinion poll," Mrs. Wright said. this special year; these improvements well as new items purchased with AJY Caring is really fun! Being involved in have been planned by the members. offerings, to Ms. Lynne Ross, county our community is great! We are glad to Our anniversary campaign at Union social worker. be part of the caring church! Springs Academy will feature visiting Emily Bennett, second semester AJY Charleen Wright former workers from New York, historic leader, is excited about their new pro- Teacher/Principal displays, tours and skits, a larger-than- ever main tent to accommodate the many members and visitors. Around the conference, plans are being made for significant nurture and outreach ac- tivities. With other Adventist believers in the Atlantic Union we share a sense of destiny in view of the Word of the Lord through Ellen White," . . . the message should go again with power in the cities in the Eastern States" (Testimonies, Vol. 9, p. 98). However, we should not be discouraged by this instruction from the Lord as we are assured that "As the will of man co-operates with the will of God, it becomes omnipotent. Whatever is to be done at His command may be ac- complished in His strength. All His bid- dings are enablings" (Christ's Object Lessons, p. 333). Surely this is the time for a resurgence The above three ladies (L. to R.) Mrs. Charleen Wright, Ms. Lynne Ross, and Don- of the Advent message in Pioneer Land. na Jean Lindsey are shown with over 100 "warm fuzzies" that were donated to the Saratoga County Protective Children's Program.

"Evensong" at Syracuse Church USA News Notes On Friday evening, December 19, at Ingathering was an exciting event for Springs. With the exception of a few the Syracuse West Genesee church there some thirty students of Union Springs homes, the students met this objective. was a very beautiful "Evensong"—a Academy. The students faithfully The final objective was to raise $200. Christmas musical program. Different carolled for five cold nights, but were The students reached the $200 goal on' choral groups and individuals from the greeted warmly by the residents of the the final night of Ingathering. church either sang or played a musical town. The Ingathering program was a great instrument. Jean Prest, church school Students strived to reach three objec- success because of the willing spirit of teacher, told a Christmas story. At the tives set by the Campus Ministries the USA students. We praise the Lord end of the program everyone had a Department. First, the students covered for blessing our efforts! chance to join in singing Christmas all of their assigned territory. This, of * * * carols which were led by Beth Burghardt course, meant that students were able to playing her guitar. witness to more families in Union The sixteen-member USA Gymnastic John Payne Springs. The next objective was to pass team, under the direction of Joe Communication Secretary out literature to every home in Union Hamilton and Mitzi Simon, performed

12 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER at the New York Conference Youth Ral- substantial amount for our Community the people in our district; but if we can ly held in Vienna on December 6. Services. bring a few closer to the goal we're all This was the first public performance When all is said and done, Ingathering yearning for, the time and effort have by the team this school year. The team is not the money gathered but the people been worth it all. will tour at least three more times this who are met, the Bible Studies re- Brenda Caster semester. The Gymnastics Home Show quested, the lonely people who need a Communication Secretary is scheduled for April 18. listening ear. We will never reach all of The USA Gymnastics team combines tumbling, aerobics, acro-sport, and col- orful lights to form an exciting variety PARKVIEW PUPILS PRESENT CHRISTMAS PLAY program. This program includes team formations, synchronized line tumbling, individual routines, "fire eating" clowns, and an audience activity called "cookie, cookie." Tim Simon Campus Chaplain

Ingathering in Dexterville Ingathering—the word means many things to many people. At Dexterville, Ingathering is more than door-to-door soliciting—it is one-to-one evangelism, and competent drivers; it is making delicious soups and cookies and serving On Sabbath morning, December 20, during the morning worship service at the them to hungry solicitors; it is baking Syracuse West Genesee church, the pupils from Parkview Junior Academy put on a small loaves of bread that are given to Christmas play entitled, "No Room in the Inn." The play was very good and mean- our neighbors as we visit. Thanks to our ingful for the Christmas season. We thank the pupils for their presentation and active Community Service, people are know that they and their teachers put in a lot of work to make this possible. The familiar with our work locally and some teachers at Parkview are Richard Spindler, Principal; Joyce Cady; and Jean Prest. are eagerly looking for us. Joan Payne For the past two years, we have had Communication Secretary nearly 100 percent participation of some form. Members are welcome to do •:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:—:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:•-:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:•:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:• whatever they can for the three weeks in November that Ingathering is stressed. Holiday Outreach Program at baskets for various people in our com- December then is free for Christmas ac- West Bangor Church munity. Several people had donated tivities and the weather is usually more money even ($10 from a non-Adventist) appealing earlier in the season. "Every opportunity to help a brother and food, while some money was used After meeting the public, we came in need, or to aid the cause of God in the from a special fund we have for this pur- together for something to warm our spread of the truth, is a pearl that you pose. God blessed our united efforts and stomachs and fellowship to warm our can send before hand, and deposit in the we were able to make up ten small hearts. Experiences were shared and the bank of heaven for safe keeping. God is baskets and three large family-size food was ready and warm for our enjoy- testing and proving you. He has been boxes. ment. Following the refreshment on giving His blessings to you with a lavish We gave one large basket to a family Saturday evenings, all were welcome to hand, and is now watching to see what who had recently been burned out and participate in activities at the local use you are making of them, to see if lost everything. A young son was baby- YMCA. you will help those who need help, and if sitting his six-month old baby brother Participants ranged in age from 5 you will feel the worth of souls, and do when the fire was noticed. The boy got -months to 80 years old. Children are what you can with the means that He has out, then dashed back through the eager to go and often are the driving intrusted to you. Every such opportunity flames to rescue his baby brother. The force behind their parents. Even the improved adds to your heavenly family was very appreciative of our ef- juniors and youth went out and did a treasure." Christian Service by Ellen G. forts in their behalf and we are now in tremendous job and were excited with White. the process of trying to pick up some the outcome. With these thoughts in mind members clothing and household items for the In December we celebrated with a Vic- of the West Bangor, New York, family. tory Banquet, having not only reached Seventh-day Adventist Church gathered I took a small basket to an elderly our goal, but also having received a together December 22 to assemble food lady. She was so overwhelmed she just

March 5,1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 13 sat down and cried and said no one had touched by the love of God and that months ago and now was receiving ever given her one before. She told me someday we may meet some of these money from the sale of estate property she had given some things to the family peole in heaven, whom it has been our left to him. He, too, wished to make a who had been burned out, little able privilege to minister to. contribution to our building fund. This herself to afford to give, but as she "Every effort made for Christ will dear man had been raised an Adventist, looked at my basket, she said, "I can't react in blessing upon ourselves. Every had gone to school with none other than believe it! God has more than repaid me duty performed, every sacrifice made in George Vandeman, and while no longer for what I gave away!" the name of Jesus, brings an exceeding a member of our church, wished to With each basket we enclosed our great reward. In the very act of duty, return money to the Lord. We were flab- latest Missionary book by George God speaks and gives his blessing." bergasted, to say the least, when he Vandeman, "What I Like About...". Ibid. handed us a check for $10,000. The Our prayer is that the hearts of the peo- Beverly Meacham Lord is so good! ple receiving these baskets may be Communication Secretary These two incidents make me realize the importance of writing these little pieces for our local newspapers. We never know who may read them or with what results. Pam Caruso Communication Secretary Enfield, CT, Church

ATTENTION CVAS ALUMNI AND TEACHERS At the last Board meeting of the Connecticut Valley School it was decided to form an Alumni Association of all former students of the Connecticut Valley School. This includes all alumni and teachers of not only the CVAS but also the Hartford church school as Ladies who assembled the food baskets at West Bangor Seventh-day Adventist it was once called. Church are (L. to R.) Grace Foy, Mary Lou Manchester, Lena Spellan, Marguerita We hope that all persons who Smith, Beverly Meacham and her daughter, Dawn. ever attended the church school in this area will contact us, and if they know the whereabouts of those who have moved out of the area, they will let us know. Pam Caruso Southern New England Communication Secretary Victor Collins, Communication Director Enfield Church and CVAS Board Member

Enfield Church whose sister had seen the article and sent Receives Two Gifts it to her. She informed me that she had some money coming from the sale of Disaster Relief Organizations When I sent an article to our local property and would like to contribute Meet at SNEC Office newspaper eight months ago telling $1,000 to our building fund. We were about our search for land on which to elated and we fervently thanked the Members of the VOAD (Voluntary build a church, it was with the hope that good Lord for working on the hearts of Organizations Active in Disasters) someone would call to tell us where we people so far away. This sister in North recently met at the Southern New might find land in this vicinity. As the Carolina is Mrs. Frank Kutta. She and England Conference office for their result of the article I sent in, the editor her husband are retired and by no means regular quarterly meeting. The Seventh- sent someone to interview me and the wealthy, but they were impressed to day Adventist Church is a member of reporter wrote a really nice article about return this money to the Lord's work. this organization. Other members are: our church group. As weeks and months While we were still stunned by our Church World Services, The Episcopal went by with no offers of land for sale good fortune, I received a telephone call Church, Presbyterian Church, The and no leads, I forgot about the article. that same week from a gentleman in our Salvation Army, Mennonite Disaster Early in December I received a letter town who wishes to remain anonymous. Service, National Catholic Disaster Ser- from a dear lady in North Carolina He had read the article some eight vice and seventeen other organizations.

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER The purpose of VOAD is to bring and national regional meetings. together these different groups to help in Elder Fred Hernandez, SNEC Com- SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND time of disaster. Together they give munity Service Director, was elected to more effective service to the people af- serve as vice-president of the VOAD for CONFERENCE fected by disaster through cooperation, this region. 1987 ELEMENTARY coordination, education, mitigation, Sarah Fanton, Secretary MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sabbath, April 11, 1987

Sacred Concert-3:30 p.m. Vespers-5:45 p.m. Atlantic Union College Church

Secular Concert-7:00 p.m. Atlantic Union College Field House

Accepting Jesus Brings Peace and Happiness to James May James May was introduced to Seventh-day Adventists twenty-four Persons who attended the quarterly meeting of VOAD were (L. to R.): Sarah Fan- years ago through his visits to his doctor ton, SNEC: Roland J. Ducharne, St. Vincent de Paul; Henry F. Morrissey, Catholic in Northboro, Massachusetts. Mrs. Lois Charities; Fred E. Hernandez, SNEC; Don Connors, FEMA; Ted Shattuck, Men- Pecce who was receptionist for her nonite Disaster Service; Nancy Faber, Betty Kuipers and John Nyenhuis, CRWCR; father, Dr. Leon Rittenhouse, shared and Mary A lburg, Red Cross. James's interest in reading and they began swapping books. The book The Desire of Ages was one book Lois gave NEW "COUNTRY LIFE" VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT him and then she waited to answer his COMING SOON IN BOSTON questions. Then he began to read the en- tire Bible and absorbed some new prin- ciples he found that Scripture presented. Three years ago his son David visited from chiropractic college and an- nounced that he had changed his view- point on religion. He said that he had become a member of the church that Jesus would have joined. James responded that he felt his son must have become a Seventh-day Adventist! When Dr. David had completed his training and returned home to live, he began to study the Bible in depth with his father. One of the first questions his father asked was, Where is the catechism that Adventists use? David replied that the Bible alone supplies the authority for Adventist beliefs. He added that the Bi- ble does not change, nor is it being rewritten from time to time. Then followed a period of severe stress for James. He testifies, "I couldn't go backward to the religious persuasion I used to embrace. I couldn't stand still and do nothing about what I The building at the right of the picture with the sign over the entrance "DASH had learned, for that left me in misery. I OUT" has been leased recently for a new "Country Life" vegetarian restaurant and must go forward and going forward is currently being renovated. It is at 112 Broad Street in Boston and the picture shows meant joining the Seventh-day Adventist some of the area buildings. The target date for opening is May 1. Donations to the Church. renovation fund may be sent to Elder William Brace, 29 Turner Street, Norfolk, "I had fears within and faced fears MA 02056. Checks should be made payable to Country Life of Boston, Inc. without. Because of this turmoil I began

March 5,1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 15 to read with a different viewpoint. In- stead of trying to find error I began reading to discover truth alone. I reread SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY the book The Desire of Ages to focus on OLYMPIANS GYMNASTIC TEAM Jesus Christ. I clung to the Bible prom- ise that my salvation depended upon Saturday night—April 4, 1987-7:30 pm Jesus Christ, the 'one mediator between Bridgeport University Student Center God and men' (1 Timothy 2:5). Corner of University and Myrtle Avenues* Bridgeport, Connecticut Free Admission—freewill offering taken for expenses Contact Jacquelyn Smith for information—(203) 926-0413 or 929-6579

Sunday night—April 5, 1987-7:00 pm South Lancaster Academy Gymnasium George Hill Road, South Lancaster, Massachusetts Free Admission—freewill offering taken for expenses Contact Shari Paradis for information—(617) 365-4551 or 368-8677

*DIRECTIONS TO BRIDGEPORT UNIVERSITY: CT 195 from New York, exit 27, travel parallel to 195 one block, left onto Warren Street under the turn- pike, left at second light onto Park Avenue, travel 1/2 mile to the corner of University and Park Avenues (you'll see shopping mall on your left), park in mall lot and walk to student center. Pastor Ives Roberts welcomes James May into the Northboro Seventh-day CT 195 from New Haven—exit 27 staying left on exit ramp, go straight parallel Adventist Church following his baptism to 195, left at fourth light onto Park Avenue, travel 1/2 mile to the corner of on November 1, 1986. His son, David, University Avenue (you'll see shopping mall), park in mall lot and walk to stu- smiles his approval. dent center. "It was a relief to realize that I didn't need any longer to lean on people. I could go directly to Jesus Christ. Thus I gained courage and determined I would be baptized whatever the cost. After that SNEC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS MEET it was downhill all the way. The smoking and coffee habits that had held me cap- tive for 50 years lost their hold. "However, it wasn't until my baptism that one terrible fear was washed away. I had been tormented for months with the whispered prospect of death facing me just as soon as I would be baptized. Since my baptism I enjoy freedom from fear of imminent death and better health. And I'm beginning to gain courage to actively witness for Jesus Christ." Leora DeWitt Communication Secretary Northboro Church

• The first meeting of Southern New England Conference school principals was held at the conference office January 22, 1987. Present were (L. to R. standing): Alfred Aastrup, South Lancaster Academy; Keith Waters, Cedar Brook School; Anita Whitney, Edgewood Elementary; and Joelle Andre, Greater Boston Academy. Seated: Ron Scott, conference education director. The purpose of the meeting was to INTRODUCES JESUS draw together in unified purpose, to review new policies and share common items of interest and concern.

16 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Vibrant Life to Publish CAMP MEETING 1987 Special Feature on Abortion Southern New England Conference The March/April, 1987, issue of of Seventh-day Adventists Vibrant Life magazine will carry a 34 Sawyer St., PO Box 1169 special 12-page feature on the topic of South Lancaster, Massachusetts Tel. (617) 365-4551 abortion. The magazine will show dramatic color photos of a fetus during EQUIPMENT the first 16 weeks of development in the womb and will contain articles by Dr. Tent with Floor $62.00 Landrum Shettles, a noted obste- Double Bed—Spring and Mattress 15.00 trician/gynecologist, and Elder Gerald Winslow, professor of theology at Walla 12.00 Single Bed—Spring and Mattress Walla College. Table 3 50 The special feature is the result of a Chairs—each 1 75 story in the September/October issue of Vibrant Life about a 17-year-old Chris- *Site for private tent or trailer—per night 7 00 tian girl who became pregnant and had Per weekend 17.00 to decide what to do about her situation. The editors concluded the story by ask- 48.00 Full time ing the readers to respond to her dilem- Full time with Elect. & Water 68.00 ma and suggest solutions. Four pages of Full hookup: Electricity and Water for 24' and the March/April issue contain letters from those readers. above trailer and motor home 20.00 "Because of the unique photos being published in Vibrant Life, this issue of- fers one of the most dramatic statements Please contact Lenheim Hall (men's dorm) or Preston Hall (women's dorm) at on the sanctity of life in the womb," Atlantic Union College (617) 365-4561 to make your reservations for dor- says Elder Ralph Blodgett, editor of the mitory rooms. (We no longer handle this.) magazine. "And it does so from both the medical and ethical points of view." Name Other topics included in this issue are "Cocaine—America's Newest Epi- Address demic," "An Interview with Miss America-1987," " Making the Most of All reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Must have deposit of Your Family's Prime Time," "Fitness $20.00 with Application. DEPOSIT NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 12, Profile Evaluation," and a quiz on 1987. (*) On site for private tent or trailer, only one family permitted per site. "Your Food/Nutrition IQ." Copies of this issue are available from CAMP MEETING DATES: June 19-27, 1987 your local Adventist Book Center, or by writing to the Review and Herald, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

General Mews

Attention—Atlantic Union Pathfinders *Pathfinders, mark your calendar for on these now so they will be ready. April 30 through May 3, 1987, for the *The winner of the Camporee Patch Atlantic Union Pathfinder Camporee at Contest on the theme of "Knowing Burlingame State Park in Westerly, Jesus" is Pastor Mike Pizar of the New Rhode Island. Plans are well under way York Conference. See accompanying il- for the 1987 Union Camporee with the lustration. theme of "Knowing Jesus." All *All clubs will be receiving a registra- pathfinder clubs are strongly encour- tion form due April 1, 1987. The $10 per BURLINGAME STATE PARK aged to make plans now to attend the camper fee will include the park fees, RHODE ISLAND APRIL 30-MAY3'87 event which happens every four years in camporee patch, et cetera. the Atlantic Union. *We anticipate a wonderful camporee An illustration of the winning *Each Conference is assigned several with our world pathfinder leaders, Pathfinder patch on the theme of booths depicting our theme of "Know- guests, special music, and most impor- "Knowing Jesus" by Pastor Mike Pizar ing Jesus." You will want to be working tantly— YOU, the pathfinder! of the New York Conference.

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 17 "Christian Lifestyle Magazine" Now Available over ACTS Satellite Network Nationwide On January 17, "Christian Lifestyle Magazine" became available over 233 Health-Wise local cable suppliers through the ACTS Satellite Network, a Baptist-owned "ANOTHER" SORE THROAT broadcasting company with head- Allan R. Magie, Ph.D., M.P.H. quarters in Forth Worth, Texas. The heaviest concentration of cities carrying A sore throat is one of the most the series are in Southern states from common symptoms that affect child- Texas to Florida; however, there is ren and adults, especially during the coverage in a total of 30 states from winter months. This is not surprising, Alaska to Maryland. as the throat acts as the body's first The series will be carried twice each defense against invading organisms. Sabbath at 11:30 a.m. EST and 8:30 Anything that comes in via the nose p.m. EST at no charge to the church as a or mouth must pass through this area, public service to network viewers. known as the pharynx. The contact with the network was Sore throats are often part of an up- made by Elder Victor Cooper, associate per respiratory infection. Therefore, communication director of the General when a mild sore throat is associated (2) herpangina, an illness that oc- Conference. Two years ago, through his with other cold symptoms—runny curs mostly in the summer and main- influence, the first six shows of "Chris- nose—there is little need for alarm. ly affects children; tian Lifestyle Magazine" were shown on Most sore throats, like common colds, (3) infectious mononucleosis, a Sundays once each month for six are self-limiting, which means they get common illness among children and months. Since then, the network has better on their own without treatment. young adults that usually lasts one to played the "Westbrook Hospital" series When a "biting" or "painful swallow- four weeks, but sometimes drags on three times a week. ing" sore throat occurs, however, par- for up to three months; and "The ACTS Satellite Network opens ticularly with a fever, a visit with a (4) influenza, the all too familiar up a whole new audience for 'Christian physician is recommended. "flu" bug, typically characterized by Lifestyle Magazine,' " says Dan Mat- Some sore throats are caused by a cough, headache, nausea, fever, and thews, executive producer and host of bacteria and should be treated with of course, a sore throat. The throat the series at Faith For Today Television. penicillin or other antibiotics. The pain will disappear as the condition "We are grateful to God for making this most common sore throat which re- improves. The best treatment is bed miracle possible. We are praying that quires antibiotic treatment is that rest and fluids. Antibiotics are of no many viewers will be reached through caused by Group A Streptococcus value with viral infections. this additional outlet in 30 states." bacteria. "Strep throat" treatment Some sore throats are caused by a Jeff Wilson may lessen the symptoms if started fungus infection in a person with a Public Relations Director early in the illness, and may also pre- suppressed immune system. A sore vent the possible complications of throat can be a sign of infection in a rheumatic fever. person with leukemia. Other sore Other bacteria, such as Hemophilus throats may be caused by voice abuse News From The Voice and smaller organisms like Myco- (yelling at a football game) or the in- of Prophecy plasma and Chlamydia, may be com- halation of irritating substances (such mon causes of sore throat, and require Daily Broadcasts Feature Same as tobacco smoke or chemical fumes). a different antibiotic than penicillin. Although a sore throat is a common Topics as Sabbath School Lessons at Diphtheria, although now largely con- least one week each month. Kenneth and relatively simple complaint, it re- trolled by immunization, is a bacterial mains one of the most controversial Richards, associate speaker, has devoted infection that can cause serious symp- four weeks to the historical and pro- and changing areas in medicine. Newly toms—including sore throat pain—in identified causes of sore throat will phetic book of Daniel. During March 9 unprotected individuals. Gonorrhea, through 13 he will feature "Rescue at result in new diagnostic tests and a bacterial infection spread by oral- recommended treatments. Although Midnight." "We hope church members genital contact can be treated with will use the programs as a door-opening complications are becoming more penicillin after being identified by a rare, any sore throat without obvious topic of conversation with their special throat culture. friends," says Pastor H.M.S. Richards, cold symptoms should be taken seri- Throat pain may be a symptom of ously. Jr. "After encouraging someone to viral infections such as: A community service of the Seventh-day Advent- listen to the topics on radio, why not (1) the common cold; ist Church. ©General Conference of SDA. also invite them to attend Sabbath

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18 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Putting Jesus and People Togeth

There are many top-quality publications on the market What are people saying about Signs? today But only Signs of the limes contains the special 'Signs of the Times is a credit to the Adventist Church, to message our church has been given for today's world. religious journalism and, in fact, to American journalism in What is Signs of the Times? It is visually appealing, general." E. A., Illinois credible, personable, and interesting, while maintaining "I never read any publication from cover to cover except very high standards. yours! I am an elected officer of my What does Signs contain? Doctri- Presbyterian church." nal articles, articles on current issues, K. S., Mississippi health articles, plus articles on the "It is refreshing to know that there home/family, human interest, and are still some people who are not seasonal articles, as well as regular ashamed of the straight testimony columns. concerning the book of Revelation." Does Signs reach people? Yes. M. B., Massachusetts Since 1983 the Adventist Information Ministries at Andrews University has "Your magazine has greatly changed received more than 2,500 calls from my life. . . . [I] am now an Adventist." readers of Signs. Fourteen hundred H. K., New York asked for more information on SDA You too can join the Signs army! It beliefs. About the same number have costs only US $7.49* to send a full asked for a Bible correspondence year's subscription. Don't delay course, and nearly 350 have asked You can order Signs through your for a personal visit or Bible studies in church personal ministries secretary their homes! Signs is also reaching or local ABC. thousands each month with its excit- Signs of the Times is published ing, new ministry—the Signs airport America:A Nati6i-iinTi-ansition monthly by Pacific Press. How winild the Founding fathers'el about the rend of irligious and political figures program. Countless others are also swiing roles today?. Price effective until July 31, 1987. IN Solving the Problem of Heartache line Men., of Midtown McmPhit being reached. © 1987 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2150

ADVERTISEMENT [Continued from page 181 Memorial Banquet Gifts Rescue New The Sunday program has been aired York City Broadcast on station WMCA by WMCA at 9:30 a.m. for some time, school with you where the same themes through the first few months of 1987. It but the daily programs were added at will be studied in more detail?" is the prayer of everyone at VOP that 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday only Besides Daniel, books to be featured radio listeners in that huge metropolitan last May when WOR dropped the VOP in Sabbath school lessons and on the area will send sufficient gifts during 1987 in order to extend the all-night Larry VOP broadcasts in 1987 are: Luke, so that the broadcasts may continue King talk show. Acts, Esther, and Ruth. after the banquet funds are exhausted. VOP had to cancel broadcasts on several dozen stations, along with WMCA daily programs, in order to balance the budget. Station management AlOvenls Boo asked the VOP to reconsider and offered Cen b NEW ENGLAND ABC to cut the cost substantially. "In spite of SPRING 1987 BOOK & FOOD DISPLAY SCHEDULE WMCA's gracious offer," says Elder James Hayward, VOP manager, "we Date Time Location could not have continued daily broad- casts on WMCA had it not been for the March 7 Sat. Nite 7:00- 8:30 West Lebanon banquet that was scheduled to be held March 8 Sunday 9:30-10:00 Wells River only a few days, later. Those at the ban- March 8 Sunday 11:00-12:00 St. Johnsbury quet (sponsored by the Greater Glendale March 8 Sunday 1:30- 2:30 Barre Chapter of the Voice of Prophecy Com- March 8 Sunday 4:00- 5:00 Morrisville mittee of 500) were challenged by the March 8 Sunday 6:30- 7:30 Williston need for a late-night release in New 10:30-11:30 Bristol March 9 Monday York, and they gave liberally." March 9 Monday 1:00- 1:30 Rutland

March 14 Sat. Nite 6:30- 7:15 Norwich Seventh-day Adventist mission work March 14 Sat. Nite 8:00- 8:45 New London on Pitcairn Island was recently com- March 15 Sunday 10:00-12:00 Laurel Oaks School memorated in a set of four stamps. They March 15 Sunday 1:30- 2:30 Brooklawn were issued there on the 100th anniver- March 15 Sunday 3:45- 4:45 N. Stamford sary of the arrival of John Tay, first March 15 Sunday 6:45- 7:45 Meriden Adventist missionary to the island. The stamps depict John Tay, the mission March 21 Sat. Nite 6:15- 6:45 Nashua ship Pitcairn, baptism, and the islanders March 21 Sat. Nite 7:30- 8:30 Manchester March 22 Sunday 10:00-11:30 Concord singing farewell hymn to visiting ship. March 22 Sunday 12:30- 1:00 Laconia Each stamp also pictures one of the March 22 Sunday 3:00- 4:00 Rochester church buildings used on the island dur- March 22 Sunday 5:30- 6:30 Portsmouth ing the past century. Both mint sets and March 22 Sunday 7:15- 8:00 Amesbury first day covers are available from the Voice of Prophecy Stamp Project, Box March 28 Sat. Nite 7:30- 8:30 Springfield 55, Los Angeles, CA 90053. March 29 Sunday 8:30- 9:30 Hartford March 29 Sunday 10:30-11:00 Rockville-Tolland March 29 Sunday 12:30- 1:30 Waterbury March 29 Sunday 2:30- 3:30 Torrington Co. GC Undersecretary Dies March 29 Sunday 4:30- 5:00 Canaan-Geer Mem. March 29 Sunday 7:00- 9:00 Berkshire Hills WASHINGTON—David H. Baasch, Undersecretary of the General Con- April 5 Sunday 10:00-11:00 Keene ference since 1983, died at home in April 5 Sunday 12:00- 1:00 Drewsville Calverton, Maryland, following an ap- April 5 Sunday 2:00- 3:00 Brattleboro parent heart attack January 15. April 5 Sunday 4:15- 5:15 Bennington At the General Conference since 1966 April 5 Sunday 6:45- 7:30 Shelburne Falls when he was elected an Associate Secretary, Baasch was extraordinarily April 11 Sat. Nite Following Sundown Camden April 12 Sunday 10:00-11:00 Dexter prepared for his position as first officer April 12 Sunday 12:00- 1:00 Bangor under the Secretary of the GC. Born to April 12 Sunday 2:30- 3:00 Lincoln missionary parents in Santurce, Puerto April 12 Sunday 4:30- 5:30 Oakfield Rico, on June 13, 1921, he grew up with April 12 Sunday 7:30- 8:30 Presque Isle and in Church heritage. His grand- mother was the second person baptized May 3 Sunday 10:00-11:30 W. Lebanon into the Seventh-day Adventist Church May 3 Sunday 1:00- 2:00 St. Johnsbury in London in 1885, and his mother was 3:15- 4:15 Barre May 3 Sunday the first Adventist church school teacher May 3 Sunday 5:30- 6:30 Morrisville May 3 Sunday 7:45- 8:30 Williston in England. Young David spent all his early years CLIP AND SAVE in Inter-America with his pioneering parents, and he learned to love the Lord

20 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER He is survived by his wife, Iva, who is pastor's wife at Berrien Springs, an elementary teacher at the John Michigan; sons Harold, an assistant in Nevins Andrews School; daughters, the Information Systems Service of the Gwen Brown, a secretary in the Com- General Conference, and David, a den- munication Department at the General tist at Wallingford, Vermont; and seven Conference, and Kathy Lichtenwalter, a grandchildren.

TO PREACH THE WORD The Seventh-day Adventist Church made history on January 18, 1987, by making available to people around the world a Seventh-day Adventist pro- gram in one or more of 35 different languages at some time during every day. The Word of God can be broadcast to reach 2500 million people from Guam alone, but there are another 1000 million who can hear in other parts of our global network. Adventist World Radio is on the air nearly everywhere, and you can keep it there. Ask God what He would have you do during March for Adventist World Radio, in addition to what you may already be doing through David H. Baasch the World Budget. Adventist World Radio—AWR-Asia—station in Guam is our largest pro- and to know of policies and procedures ject, but AWR-Africa, AWR-Europe, and AWR-Latin America are also ac- when his father became the first presi- tively proclaiming the gospel to large audiences in a variety of languages. dent of the Colombia-Venezuela Union. It takes considerable amount of money to keep these stations and programs Following graduation from Pacific operating. Let us be willing and liberal with our offerings on March 14 when Union College in 1943, Baasch and Iva we give for the AWR. Let us do all we can to make it possible for millions Munson were married at Lynwood, around the world to hear about the "blessed hope." California. They served an internship ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO OFFERING program one year in the Arizona Con- MARCH 14, 1987 ference before they were called to the Puerto Rico Mission where he became a departmental leader. In 1948 Baasch was called to head some departments in Medellin, Colom- bia, for the Union, and during the NEWS FLASH 1951-52 school year he was principal of the Colombia-Venezuela Union College. • Bermuda Conference has exceeded its goal of $30,000.00 for 1986 Ingathering by When he became youth director of the raising $39,345.57 as of this Newsflash. During its Award Program, several persons Inter-American Division in 1953, the received Jasper Wayne Awards for soliciting at least $130.00, and ten persons were family returned to North America recognized for being engaged in soul-winning programs during the year. (where the Division office is located) for • All New York Conference pastors, teachers, and office staff met recently at five years. From there they moved to Union Springs Academy with a representative from GenCon Risk Management Ser- Mexico City where Baasch was president vice, Washington, D.C., to discuss the new conference health insurance plan. of the Mexican Union until 1961. In that • Three area meetings (East, Central, and West) were held in the New York Conf- year the Division asked him to return as ference recently to develop evangelism plans for 1987 with all of the pastors. Secretary. He was Inter-American Divi- • Recently 19 persons have been baptized in Northern New England Conference sion Secretary five years before joining resulting from Bible studies by lay persons and Revelation Seminars. the General Conference as an associate • At their February 2 meeting, the Southern New England Conference ministers set secretary. their 1987 goals at three new churches, five new companies, and 400 baptisms. At the General Conference Baasch • First International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition—Part I Mar. 16-18 at L'En- headed a team of 26 associates and of- fant Hotel, Washington, D.C.; Part II Mar. 18-21 at Washington Adventist Hospital fice secretaries who supervise the place- Conference Center, Takoma Park, MD. Continuing education units applied for and ment of Church employees worldwide, tentatively approved for physicians, dentists, nurses and dietitians. For more infor- recruit workers for all overseas posi- mation contact your local Conference Health/Temperance Director at once as tions, provide orientation for all new registration is limited to 300 for Part H. missionaries, and keep policies updated. In fact, he was sometimes called "Mr. Policy," for it was Baasch who knew the Book, kept it current, and supervised its annual reprinting. Out-of-Union Announcements Fluent in both English and Spanish, Union College Alumni Homecoming—Apr. 2-4. Honor classes 1927, 1937, 1947, 1962, 1977. Reunion Baasch's working knowledge of Por- classes: 1932, 1942, 1952, 1957, 1967, 1972, 1982. tuguese, German, French, and Italian Walla Walla College Alumni Homecoming—Apr. 16-19. Honor classes 1937, 1947, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1977 and the Pioneers. kept him in touch with the Church in Interested in contacting all those of Scottish descent and those interested in our church work in many parts of the world. Scotland. Betsy Ross, do Linda Valley Villa, 11075 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92354.

March 5, 1987, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 3 21 MOVED—NO ROOM. Interested in your own CALENDAR OF EVENTS tape ministry? Mine available with no investment in exchange for its good care, profit yours. 2,000-3,000 GREATER NEW YORK SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND master tapes and duplicator, also Signs and R & H books. POB 227, So. Lancaster, MA 01561. Christian Business Ethics Roundtables Sabbath School Workshops Sabbath, Mar. 14; 2:30 p.m. English: March 7, 8, 14 SURGERY R.N.'s NEEDED-3-11 or variable Jackson Heights Church May 2, 16, 17 shifts for scrub/circulating positions as we expand 72-25 Woodside Ave. Spanish: March 28 & 29 our trauma services. Must have past training and ex- Woodside (Queens), NY June 20 perience. Contact Daryl Gohl, Personnel Dept., Portland Adventist Medical Center, 10123 SE Sabbath, Mar. 28; 2:30 p.m. Revelation Seminar Workshop Market St., Portland, OR 97216; (503) 251-6130. Pearl River Church Mar. 20-22 210 N. Middletown Rd. Camp Winnekeag A-1 HEALTH CARE offers work in homes of Ashburnham, MA elderly. Classes beginning 2/22/87 include basic Freewill offering Elder Robert Boney, Speaker home-care procedures with encouragement in Panels with group discussion witnessing, diet and healthful life-style. Advanced Call (516) 627-9350 to receive Righteousness by Faith Seminar classes available. Contact A-1 Health Care; (313) pre-registration packet. Thurs., Mar. 26; 7:00 p.m. 335-3847, P.O. Box 478, Pontiac, MI 48056. through Mar. 29 PHYSICIAN DIRECTOR for Emergency Room Cedar Brook School in 120-bed AHS hospital. Desire someone with 24 Ralsie Rd., Rehoboth, MA emergency room experience or residency trained. Speakers: Elders Wieland, Short, Leadership experience desired. Write or call collect: Stewardship Revival and Finneman Administrator, Moberly Regional Medical Center, Mar. 14-21 Information: (617) 883-2625 1515 Union Ave., Moberly, MO 65270; Sabbath: 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. (816)263-8400. 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22 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER (USPS 036-280) -FLAczxu.,,„ GLEANER THE FARMER AND THE WHOLE BOY Off if tAl 0•4141 Of /Of All..11C tORIOR [0.018/1+n a SIVOIN 01' ACOVOIllt Philip Follett, President Ted T. Jones Editor Geraldine I. Grout Assistant Editor Atlantic Union Conference Julie Lee Editorial Assistant Laura Morris Layout Artist EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Dale R. Beaulieu, Richard looked at his shoes. He wanted to Chairman; Victor W. Collins, Pedro Geli, Geraldine respond to the invitation to give his heart to I. Grout, Ted T. Jones, Ted Modell, Terry Pooler. God, but his feet wouldn't move. He shuffled CORRESPONDENTS: Bermuda, Egerton Carnegie; Greater New York, Betty Cooney; New them on the bare wood floor of the little York, D. E. Wright; Northern New England, meeting house. Douglas Kilcher; Southern New England, Victor W. The "preacher" was really a dairy farmer. Collins; Atlantic Union College, Ruth Brand; Like him, Richard had started the morning Adventist Health System North, Inc., Lynn I. Ahrens. before dawn milking cows. A faint aroma of All material for publication must be chan- the barn was detectable in the stuffy little neled through the institution or conference room. The 13-year-old slid down in his seat, correspondent. hoping to hide behind the pot-bellied stove Both old and new addresses should be given when a change of address is requested. Zip code should be doing battle with the winter winds outdoors. included for all addresses. Deep inside, Richard admired this farmer who served as preacher, elder, and Sabbath ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY school teacher. There was something genuine 400 Main Street about him that appealed to the idealism South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 Telephone (617) Clinton 368-8333 growing in the teenager's heart. He knew the P. S. Follett President man cared for—really loved—him in the A. R. Goulbourne Secretary; A.S.I.; fullest sense of the word. Inner City Already, Richard's mother, sister, and a D. R. Beaulieu Treasurer couple of other people had responded to the Pedro Geli Vice-President; Health/Temperance call. The speaker made another heart-stirring R. A. Pelley Undertreasurer; Trust Services appeal. Still Richard's feet wouldn't carry A. D. Gilliam Associate Education him forward. He was just too self-conscious J. C. Hicks Church Ministries in front of people, even though he knew most T. T. Jones Communications; PARL P. H. Kamilos Publishing; HHES; of the 35 or 40 worshippers as if they were witness (Personal Ministries.) But it knows Adventist Book Centers part of his family. that we cannot compartmentalize people into P. E. Kilgore Education But the man wouldn't give up. It was as if interchangeable modules to be plugged in or William McNeil Ministerial; he knew that Richard had already made his unplugged for our convenience. People are Associate Church Ministries decision, but needed help to carry it out. So whole beings, and need to be dealt with as T. L. Rusk Data Processing he left his secure place behind the old pulpit, whole persons. Russell Shawver President walked down the aisle, laid his calloused The Church Ministries model doesn't do Adventist Health System North, Inc. hand on Richard's slumped shoulder, and away with Sabbath school, or witnessing, or said, "Richard, wouldn't you like to give youth activities. Rather, it challenges those LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY your heart to the Lord, too?" who serve us as members to plan for our BERMUDA: E. Richardson, President; Carlyle Simmons, Secretary; Marian Bakker, Richard felt a great load roll off his heart, needs as whole persons, so that the Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, and suddenly his feet were light. "Why, Pathfinder crafts teacher helps Johnny learn Bermuda. Telephone: (809) 292-4110. sure!" he eagerly responded, and walked the joy of tithing and telling his playmate GREATER NEW YORK: G. M. Kretschmar, beside his older friend to take his place with about Jesus as well as how to tie knots. President; Juan Prestol, Secretary; Leon the others who wanted to prepare for bap- (That's nothing new; the best Pathfinder Thomassian, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter tism. Rock Road, Manhasset, New York 11030. teachers have always had the same goals.) Telephone: (516) 627-9350. Nearly 50 years later, Richard looks back What about specialists? They are still im- NEW YORK: Norman L. Doss, President; on a lifetime of pastoring, youth leadership, portant, as they have always been. Camping Nikolaus Satelmajer, Secretary; James Glass, conference administration, and now ministe- professionals, family counsellors, and Treasurer. Office Address (P.O. Box 67, Onon- rial department leadership. "That man stewardship consultants make significant daga Branch) 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, represented to me the best in Sabbath New York 13215. Telephone: (315) 469-6921. contributions to the well-being of the church. school—as well as the whole church. He But their work needs to be coordinated by NORTHEASTERN: L. G. Newton, President: H. W. Baptiste, Secretary; S. H. Brooks, cared about people, and his goal was to leaders who are committed to ministering to Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick minister to the whole person." the whole person. Somebody needs to Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434. Telephone Today's church believes that its ministry is minister to Johnny, not just teach him (212) 291-8006. to the whole person, too. That's why at the memory verses or knot tying. NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: E. L. Malcolm, 1985 General Conference Session the world Maybe the Church Ministries idea isn't so President; A. E. Harms, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: (P. 0. Box 1340) 91 Allen Avenue, church voted to inaugurate the Church new, after all. Fifty years ago a dairyman Portland, Maine 04103. Telephone: (207) 797-3760. Ministries Department. Church Ministries who was a Sabbath school teacher and church SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. J. Steiner, focuses upon the whole person. It recognizes elder took time to preach a semon, make an President; Larry L. Davis, Secretary-treasurer. that people have many needs—among them evangelistic call, and lay his hand on a Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lancaster, the need to learn (Sabbath school), the need 13-year-old boy's shoulder. That touch Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: (617) 365-4551. to share (Stewardship), the need to relate changed a whole life, and may have Cover Photo Credit (Family Ministries), the need to grow and characterized the farmer as a true "Church Ted Jones, Gleaner Editor, snapped this photo of the New develop (Youth Ministries), and the need to Ministries Leader." Year's snowstorm which struck So. Lancaster, MA, during the Bible Reading Celebration. The picture was taken from the Union office steps facing north on Main Street.

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