by John W. Fowler This ministry often dramatically and positively changes the direc- tion of the lives of the people ne has only to spend a few contacted. When the literature minutes with Kentucky- evangelist contacted Carla Hend- Tennessee publishing di- ricks, she was facing death from rector Dave Haugsted to cancer. After seeing that the lit- see that he practices what he erature evangelist was a spiritual preaches. To Haugsted, the pub- person, she requested prayer for lishing work is a special ministry healing. Two miracles resulted. of the highest importance, equal Carla was healed and she gave her even to that of the gospel ministry. life to the Lord. Today, Carla is One reason he gives for this well, and rejoicing in the church conviction is that literature evan- because of the work of the litera- gelists are the front-line workers, ture evangelist. often making the church's first A third reason Haugsted gives is personal contact with future mem- that the publishing work will con- bers. Haugsted's argument is also tinue to play a vital role in finish- validated by the fact that 80 to 90 ing the work of God when most percent of all Bible course enroll- other ministries have been stopped. ments serviced by the Adventist The growth of the publishing work Media Center, come from the work in the KY-TN Conference testifies of literature evangelists. to the enduring commitment of the Another reason Haugsted gives literature evangelists. The sales is that the publishing work focuses through April, 1993, reached a high on the spiritual needs of the people of $132,891. That is almost a 40 contacted. Virtually every day lit- percent gain over the same period erature evangelists visit homes the previous year. Those dollars where their personal testimonies represent thousands of books being and literature brings much-needed placed in the homes. The free lit- A literature evangelist in Kentucky-Tennes- encouragement, support, and tan- erature given away by the litera- see, Alton Cantarutti, making a call, gible spiritual help. ture evangelists has almost tripled

2 ■ Southern Tidings July, 1993 over last year with almost 6,000 I have personally noted through tion 18 that comes down to lighten pieces being placed in the homes. the years that a committed litera- the whole world represents the A total of 1,214 individuals have ture evangelist will make a power- publishing work. If it is true that been enrolled in Bible courses thus ful impact on a local church, making the publishing work is a ministry far this year. Almost 2,000 prayers it a powerful force for good in the of the highest order, and the last have been offered in the homes of community. It would help every church work to be shut down before the those contacted. Thirty series of to have at least one literature evan- close of probation and the coming Bible studies have been given this gelist. It just may be that the super- of the Lord, then should there not year by literature evangelists, and lative blessing growing out of the be 100 literature evangelists where more than 25 baptisms have re- publishing work constitutes one of there is one today? sulted. In a recent city-wide evan- the church's best kept secrets. gelistic meeting conducted in The director of the publishing Nashville, the literature evangelists work in the KY-TN Conference be- were responsible for nine of the lieves, as Ellen White indicates, Cover: Winter Haven, Florida. Photo by Rob- more than 60 that were baptized. that the mighty angel of Revela- ert Krilgel of Lakeland, Florida. Haugsted and his two associates, Ross Clark and Tim Leffew, along with 18 literature evangelists, keep the literature work growing in the Conference. They see their primary purpose as helping the church by circulating the printed page. Their strength and encouragement is found in the Scriptures and the writings of Ellen White. Often they will remind us that: "The canvass- ing work properly conducted is missionary work of the highest order" (Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 313). "There is no higher work than evangelistic canvassing" (Testimo- nies, vol. 6, p. 331). "If there is one work more important than another it is that of getting our publications before the public" (Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 390). Haug- sted has always had a special burden to make the following quo- tation a reality within the church: "Many times I have been shown that there should be a more gen- eral interest in our canvassing work" (Review and herald, June 2, 1903). A literature evangelist giving a demonstration in a home. I asked Dave if literature evan- gelists can make a decent living in the publishing work? lie points out that dedicated literature evangelists will make a good living and, receive the same benefits as pastoral min- istry—educational allowance, medi- cal allowance, retirement benefits, etc. In addition to that, the bless- ing of meeting the spiritual needs of the people is a side benefit of the highest order. Max Kim bley, an LE in Lawrenceburg, Tennes- see, recently told me how much he loved his work. Because of the joy of being a blessing to the people, he comes home every night charged up with joy and excitement. Is there a need for more literature evangelists? liaugsted and his asso- ciates are putting on a strong recruit- ment program and are adding new literature evangelists on a regular basis. The introduction of the new Mega-book program has provided an additional incentive, especially for part-time workers to become involved in this literature ministry. The "team" in Kentucky-Tennessee.

Volume,86 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Number 7 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Second-class postage paid July, 1993 at Decatur, Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send changes of address to SOUTHERN Southern Tidings ■ 3 TIDINGS, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. Delegate Gene Hughes steps to the microphone to make a comment. Re-elected officers Greek, Glantz, and Eckenroth.

home located at Bass Memorial Academy, to the point that it is now giving $5,000 to BMA, besides A Revi O hiring approximately 30 students per year. This represents nearly $105,000 over the past three years. Other reports given showed gains in many areas. The increase of tithe the Pas during this triennium over the past one was 14.55 percent. There was nearly $800,000 spent on public evangelism. These figures are sig- A Move To nificant as we consider the mis- sion to which we were called—the salvation of all lost souls. This session was not just about the past, however. The theme for the Fu every Conference function this year (including this one), is Seeking His Spirit for Service. There was a by Barry Mahorney bathhouse and the refurbishing of looking back to see how the Lord some of the cabins. 4) Tremen- has blessed, but there was a chal- dous financial sacrifice has been lenge given to consider the future n April 25, 1993, the 27th made by the constituency to keep and what God wants to accom- regular session of the con- Bass Memorial Academy, with the plish, and the Spirit by whom and stituents of the Gulf States giving of more than $385,000 to through whom we will accomplish Conference convened in BMA Mission. 5) The growth of the the mission lie has set before us. 0Montgomery, Alabama, to hear re- Adventist Health Center, a nursing The constituents showed tremen- ports of the activities of the con- dous support for the leadership of ference during the past three years, the Gulf States Conference, for it and to consider the direction the only took moments to re-elect the work should take in the future. present leadership team. They are The reports, both oral and visual, as follows: Jim Greek, president; demonstrated clearly the Lord's Don Eckenroth, secretary; and blessing and leading. Marvin Glantz, treasurer. The de- While there are many things for partmental directors were also re- which we could praise God, Jim elected: Fred Rimer, ministerial; Greek, Conference president, high- Clay Grice, publishing; Bill hay, lighted the most significant: 1) trust; Barry Mahorney, superinten- Money has been contributed to add dent of schools; Don Eckenroth, an additional pastor to the staff. communications; Bill Wood, church 2) Public evangelism has been a ministries; Ed Skoretz, associate successful focus with more than church ministries; Troy Peoples, $250,000 contributed to sponsor assistant treasurer; and Bruce Otis, Lyle Albrecht, evangelist, and many Adventist Book Center manager. other evangelistic meetings. The The constituents voted a consti- success of personal and public tutional change that sets the next evangelism has resulted in an session four years from now, but increased conference membership Malcolm Gordon, Southern Union president, each is hoping and praying that now at more than 7,000. 3) Major looks on as nominating committee secre- the 27th regular session was the work has been done at Camp Ala- tary Barbara Rhodes reads their recommen- last. "Even so, come, Lord Jesus." misco with the addition of a new dation.

4 ■ Southern Tidings July, 1993 Evangelists Prepare for Mid-Year Attack by Michael Oxendine cross the Southern Union, Lyle Albrecht, John Fowler, Den- evangelists are preparing nis Ross, and Jac Colon. for the summer evangelis- Brochures, radio spots, handbills, tic onslaught on many and Bible versions were evaluated Acommunities in the south. Dennis as to their effect in winning souls Ross, evangelism coordinator for to Christ. the Southern Union, is gearing up Reports were shared, and chal- for a four-week stint in Memphis. lenges issued amidst the inspira- Ron Halvorsen, director of Church tional thoughts, the moving ser- Growth Institute, is making final mons, and the special music. plans for a Field School of Evan- Close to 200 evangelists gath- gelism in Louisville, Kentucky. Many ered to discuss successful evan- conference evangelists, pastors, gelism methods and procedures. and laymen have already started Some presentations qualified sev- their summer series under tents, eral for continuing education credit, in auditoriums, and in churches. personal enrichment, and informa- Many of these evangelists updated tion which will be implemented in their skills at an Evangelism Coun- evangelistic series during the sum- cil, such as the one being planned mer of 1993. CI for December in Daytona Beach. During the last council, attend- ees had the opportunity to update their skills, and get information through such workshops as Orga- nizing the Church for a Crusade, The Mark of the Beast, Evangelis- tic Preaching, The Second Com- ing, and Decisions. Lecturers in- Jac Colon, pastor/teacher North Pacific Union. cluded Burton and Pat Maxwell,

Dennis Ross, evangelism coordinator.

'dena Colon and Jackie Ross provided special music during the 1992 Evangelism Council, Ron Halvorsen, director Church Growth In- and will be providing a musical ministry at some of the evangelistic series this summer. stitute.

July, 1993 Southern Tidings ■ 5 Ruth Erland, local community service leader, Happy community service workers and guests at the New Port Richey Community Service and Rus Aldridge, Florida Conference assis- Center's grand opening. The Center is a 1600-square-foot addition to the north end of the tant community services director, cutting church, and contains a lobby/classroom, office, workroom, kitchen, clothing storage, and the ribbon at the New Port Richey Commu- food pantry. nity Service Center's grand opening. Responding to Disaster by Douglas Jacobs ianathan drove to church Sabbath By Tuesday the community serv- morning he saw trailers flooded ice center had been finished and and rescuers ferrying residents to was formally opened at the Gulf higher ground. Other members Coast Spring Federation Meeting. hat's more important: to arrived at church with similar sto- Guest speakers Rus Aldridge, as- get a brand-new commu- ries. The church's focus quickly sistant director of community serv- nity service center per- shifted from its community serv- ices for the Florida Conference, fectly prepared for its ice center to servicing the needs and Leslie Anderson, community grand opening, or to of the community. service director for the Northern meet a community's needs after a First, members joined together California Conference, told how to major disaster? to assist the half-dozen members meet community needs, but com- This question faced the New Port whose homes had been flooded. munity service workers and church Richey, Florida, church when the Margaret Gallor, the church librar- members were about to get on- "storm of the century" hit the west ian, escaped the two feet of water the-job-training. coast of Florida early Sabbath morn- which flooded her home by climb- As residents whose homes had ing, March 13. High tides flooded ing out a window. In the process been destroyed packed area shel- 8,000 homes in West Pasco County. she reopened stitches from a re- ters, the new center donated all its Church members were rushing cent eyelid surgery and spent Sab- blankets to county social services. to complete their new 1600 square- bath in a hospital emergency room. Then the Red Cross appealed for foot community service center By Sunday, teams of members were volunteers to prepare and distribute before its March 16 grand open- helping the Gallors and others re- food to flood victims. More than 20 ing. As head deacon David Pack- move soaked furniture and carpet. church members worked with the Red Cross for almost three weeks. Church secretary Cindy Bray coordi- nated the scheduling of volunteers with the Pasco County Red Cross. On April I , another major storm ap- proached. The local Red Cross di- rector called and asked if the church fellowship hall could be used as a storm shelter. Within one and one-

John and Kim Quigley made a raft of bunk bed boards and a mattress, and floated their small children around the kitchen for sev- eral hours until the 37 inches of water subsided. The water marks are visible in this photograph. Since every item of cloth- ing, bedding, and drapery in the house had been soaked by salt water, the Quigley's filled a friend's pick-up truck and headed to the nearest laundromat. Seventy-five loads later and more than $100 poorer, they were done.

July, 1993 linked to Branch Davidians in Waco, Members plan to take shelter Texas. New Port Richey members management classes so next time believe God worked miraculously trained members can staff the to provide positive coverage of the church shelter. Since disaster ar- church's community service pro- eas often are closed to everyone gram, and to give individual mem- except emergency workers, church bers an opportunity to put their members who are also trained Red faith into practice. Cross volunteers can quickly reach In responding to this disaster, other members in affected areas. church volunteers discovered a new COOPERATING WITH THE LO- sense of unity and caring for each CAL CONFERENCE to help in other other and the community. Some disasters. After Hurricane Andrew volunteers who were taking Bible and the March storm, Florida Con- 2 studies found the experience drew ference developed a disaster re- The storm carried John Quigley's fishing them closer to the church. Two volun- sponse plan called TEAM (Team boat on top of the bridge pilings. When the teers have requested baptism, and Emergency Assistance Manage- waters receded, the boat fell over on its are already involved in planning for ment). This plan calls for a coor- side. Not only did Quigley lose his van and the 1993 hurricane season which dinated response using conference the entire contents of his home, he also lost began June 1. A representative of employees in management posi- his entire business when both his fishing the Red Cross visited church sec- tions to coordinate the services of boats were wrecked by the storm. retary Cindy Bray to thank the volunteers from both within and church for its caring response and without the Conference, as well as half hours of that phone call, shelter to express an interest in attending distribute material resources which staff had arrived, and the church's services at the church. may be made available. name and location were broadcast New Port Richey's experience DEVELOPING AN INVENTORY OF throughout the Tampa Bay area shows the importance of each DISASTER SUPPLIES—The New on Channel 8, WFLA-TV; Channel church having a disaster response Port Richey church plans to keep 10, WISP-TV; Channel 13, WTVT- plan. Members who volunteered after some disaster supplies such as TV; and other television and radio the March storm have now formed food, water, bedding, and genera- broadcasts. Evacuees and a pho- a Disaster Response committee tors at the 'local church, and in- tographer from Channel 13 arrived which is drawing up a church dis- ventory individual member's equip- together at 9 p.m., and a video of aster response plan for the 1993 ment such as chain saws, boats, the church's fellowship hall was hurricane season. The plan has four and four-wheel drive vehicles. broadcast on Channel 13's 11 p.m. parts: Responding to a local disaster and 6 a.m. newscasts. MEETING CHURCH MEMBERS' was the best grand opening the While the second storm did not NEEDS AFTER A DISASTER— New Port Richey Community Serv- bring major flooding, Red Cross Whether a flood, tornado, fire, or ice Center could have received. shelter workers and the 27 people other problem, a church should be The church learned that the goal who stayed overnight, appreciated able to quickly identify which mem- of community services is not a the church's hospitality and pleas- bers live in the disaster area, and beautiful building, but helping those ant environment. have trained response teams ready in need. "Inasmuch as ye have done The volunteer relief efforts of to give them immediate assistance. it unto one of the least of these New Port Richey members created MEETING THE LOCAL COMMU- my brethren, ye have done it unto goodwill toward the Seventh-day NITY'S NEEDS—New Port Richey me" (Matt 25:40). C Adventist Church and widespread members found working with the media coverage of the church's Red Cross and interfaith organiza- community service work at the very tions of churches to be the best way Douglas Jacobs is the pastor of time that Adventists were being to use volunteers and resources. New Port Richey church.

Red Cross Shelter staff serve evacuees in the New Port Richey fellowship hall. The Red Cross provides staffing, food, cots, and full liability coverage for any facility it uses as a shelter.

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supervision. This year's project CAROLINA was to implement a physical Ninety-seven-year- education program for the two old Alfred Mug, a schools. The group installed member of the four basketball goals, volleyball Jacksonville, N.C., courts, soccer goals, provided church, attended the supplies for kick ball, and recent church dedi- sports training seminars in rules cation. Years ago and playing skills. The project he was fortunate also included painting three enough to meet with classrooms and a medical Ellen White at a clinic. camp meeting. He reminisced over this occasion while sharing his story with friends at the dedication. GULF STATES Joyce Blosser, a teacher at GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Opelika-Auburn, is the Conference's is a Bill Young recipient of this paramedic with the year's Zapara Whitfield County Award. Blosser EMS in Dalton, Ga. A Sabbath just finished her His job is his liveli- 30th year of hood, youth minis- teaching. try is his life. Bill Celebration directed the Jellico Pathfinder club for of Love five years and has KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE served on the Geor- Edith R. Edwards was 101 years old on May 22, 1993. The Thono- gia-Cumberland Pathfinder tosassa church dedicated the day's Joseph ("Joey") council as a south Tennessee worship to her. Gregory Mack, pas- Burks, Madison coordinator since 1979. Bill's tor, thought that the milestone de- Academy senior, involvement and leadership in manded special attention and titled has gone through teen discovery and outdoor the day "A Special Sabbath Celebra- 12 years of edu- development programs has tion of Love." cation with per- greatly enhanced the confer- She became a member of the fect attendance. ence-wide teen Pathfinder Tampa Mt. Calvary church while Joey's brother, program. Bill's interest in youth 0. H. Paul pastored there. In 1991 Jon, a 1990 grad- also takes him to the public she transferred to the Thonotosassa uate of Madison, schools of Whitfield County to church. Prior to accepting the Ad- also had 12 years conduct drug abuse prevention vent message, she was involved in of perfect attend- programs using slight of hand church life at Allen Temple AME ance. Joey will be and other visual aids to commu- Church. attending Florida nicate value-filled messages. Many individuals played a part in Hospital College of Since January, Bill has been in the day's celebration. Health and Sci- 22 schools and anticipates Her granddaughter, Diane Edith ences next year Moore, served as coordinator. Trib- reaching 2500 students by the and Jon will be utes came from the church family, end of the year. the government, long time friends, spending a second great-grandchildren, and the grand- year as a student Lowell Jenks, children. Greetings from Congress- missionary in the industrial education man Sam Gibbons, music by Dor- South Pacific. teacher at Georgia- othy Boger, Renee Mobley, Kenneth Cumberland Acad- Gilleylen, poems especially written Madison Acad- emy, led the ninth for her were recited, her favorite emy senior, academy-sponsored hymns, "Blessed Assurance," "Trust Michael McGee, trip to Haiti during and Obey," were sung, her special won an "Award of spring break. The scripture "Psalms 71" read, and the Merit" for a self- five students and participation of her grandchildren, portrait drawing two-faculty-member Diane Moore, David and Ernest Boone, he submitted to team focused their and a cast who decorated, assisted the Brandstater attention on the schools in the with the luncheon, photography, etc., Gallery High too numerous to give personal villages of Roi and Ranquitte. School National mention. These GCA-supported schools The twinkle in her eyes, and the Art Exhibition at have grown from two teachers smiles that creased her face said LaSierra University. The exhibit and 50 students to 15 teachers that Edith Edwards was one happy ran February 7-14 with a recep- with 100 students. Jenks' 101-year-old saint who is extremely tion and awards presentations direction of these mission trips grateful to her God. on the 14th. McGee's whimsical includes fund raising, partici- R. R. Brown self-portrait was done in colored pant recruiting, and project pencil. Awards were selected

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from 229 entries. Each of the the Southeastern Psychological exhibit's 25 award winners Association Convention in received a prize of $100. Atlanta. The title of their re- search paper was "The Effects Jeris Bragan was of Sexual Abuse on the Sexual/ baptized in the Social Functioning of Black and Hendersonville White Women." church, April 3, by Con Arnold. Jeris is James N. the author of a num- Burgess is a ber of books that member of the OC have been sold by physical plant Pacific Press and nu- staff. His primary merous articles in function is plumb- the Adventist Review ing. On April 15, and other church papers. lie Burgess was was in prison for a number of awarded a certifi- years because of circumstantial cate of compe- evidence resulting in a convic- tency by the tion for a crime he did not commit. Alabama Plumbers and Gas After several years in prison, a Fitters Examining Board. Unless judge ruled the trial invalid and revoked, this certificate will released Jeris from prison; "An All-American remain in force indefinitely. however, the prosecutors are Scholar" now trying to resurrect his case. Raynon A. Andrews, a senior at Oakwood Academy, was recently ANS/SUNBELT selected as a finalist in the Alabama Royce Thomp- OAKWOOD State Science Search for high school son is the new students. Out of 43 contestants, eight president of Ursula Benn re- finalists were chosen. Students are eligible to enter the Florida Hospital/ ceived the doctor of talent search if they are in the last Waterman, and arts degree in Span- year of an accredited secondary Rich Reiner is ish from Clark At- school in Alabama. As a finalist, CEO for the lanta University May Raynon is eligible for full tuition Florida Hospital 17. The chairperson scholarship from many prestigious satellite hospitals for foreign languages colleges and universities in Alabama. in the Orlando at Clark described Ray's Westinghouse science project area. Thompson Benn as a "model was entitled "Thermal Protection joined Florida Hospital in 1980. student. . . . Her Systems Shearography," which he first He was appointed administrator dissertation is a developed at Marshall Space Flight of FH Altamonte in 1982; FH mammoth work—a textbook Center (SHARP) Summer High School Apopka was added to his which she allowed us to use Apprenticeship Research Program in responsibilities in 1987. Reiner this semester on an experimen- 1992. lie assisted in testing a method joined Florida Hospital in 1985. tal basis. The students gave a for use on the Solid Rocket Booster. lie was named administrator of most favorable reaction to it, After the Westinghouse Scholar- FH East Orlando when Florida and we intend to use it again ship winners are chosen in January, Hospital acquired it in 1990. during the summer session." Science Service sends the entries from all Alabama contestants to the Gorgas Foundation for entry in the Tennessee Psychology senior Anita F. Alabama Science Talent Search. The Christian Medical Fernander participated in the Foundation's judges select the final- Center is pleased recent Undergraduate Student ists from this group. Selection is based to announce the Research Competition at the on the student's school record and arrival of Milton Association of Social and Behav- the accomplishments in the science R. Siepman, ioral Scientists' Annual Confer- project, as described in an essay Ph.D., who will ence in Cleveland, Ohio. Fernander required by the Westinghouse con- serve as the was awarded first prize for her test. Any contestant who receives hospital's presi- research at the W.E.B. Dubois honorable mention in the dent and chief Award Luncheon. The title of Westinghouse contest is automati- executive officer. the research was "The Associa- cally a finalist in the Alabama Sci- Siepman brings to Tennessee tion Behavior Type A Behavior ence Talent Search. Ray's project Christian 34 years of health care Pattern and Coronary Proneness director was his former science and educational experience. Among African-American Male teacher Joyce So'Brien. Raynon was also recognized among Most recently, he served for and Female Professionals." Belvia other high school students as a four- four years as president and CEO W. Matthews, Ph.D., psychology year scholar by the Huntsville Delta of Smyrna Hospital, a 100-bed chair, served as Fernander's Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter. He is facility in Smyrna, Ga. Before preceptor. The research was on the Principal's List, an all-Ameri- that, he was vice president for funded by the MARC Grant. can Scholar, and Who's Who Among clinical and ancillary services at Heidi Day and Alisha Fowler, High School Students. Washington Adventist Hospital, a psychology majors, participated Roy E. Malcolm 300-bed acute and tertiary care in the poster presentations at facility in Takoma Park, Md.

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During camp meeting the first week in June, port group active in the Asheville area under telephone banks set up on the premises at the auspices of women's ministries. Marge Lake Junaluska telegraphed a message to Schutte and Ann Pendleton meet with women, persons in attendance: Get in contact with both Adventist and nonAdventist, and con- former Adventist friends and let them know duct a seminar on a weekly basis at Foster you want them to be firmly "anchored" in Memorial church. Many nonmembers have Jesus once again. When persons came to make attended these sessions. the calls, they filled out important information In an effort to minister to young adults, sheets that would then be mailed to the NAD several programs are being developed to FOCUS RECLAIMING PROJECT for follow-up in that ON YOUTH. May 30-June 5 there were pro- program. The conference sponsored the five- grams during camp meeting featuring Des to ten-minute calls for interested parties will- Cummings, Jr., and Joyce Lorntz. September ing to contact friends no longer active in the 24-26, additional youth programs will be church. sponsored at Nosoca Pines with Dick Duerksen, CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS is a sup- speaker.

Students of the Venice-North Port school The directors of congregational music from recently held a JUMP-ROPE-FOR-HEART fund area central Florida Spanish churches gath- raiser as part of the school's community ered at the Orlando Spanish church to attend outreach missionary program. All 13 children a SEMINAR ON CONGREGATIONAL SINGING, enrolled in the school showed off their jump and its effects on the worship service. roping skills and raised $850 which was donated U.B.U. (You Be You) was the theme for the to the American Heart Association. recent SPRING WEEK OF PRAYER conducted A small group of church members has es- on the campus of Forest Lake Academy, April tablished ANOTHER EXTENSION TO THE 21-24, by Greg Cain, associate pastor of the NAPLES SPANISH CHURCH. Beginning with Forest Lake church. Cain showed students six members, the group has grown 67 percent that while society often promotes doing your in the last seven months, welcoming four new own thing as the way to freedom, it's only members by way of baptism. when we see ourselves through the shadow Forest Lake Academy was honored on its of the cross that we are really free to be 75TH ANNIVERSARY with a special American ourselves. flag which was flown over the United States The Forest Lake church is currently in the Capitol on March 23, 1993. The flag was process of building A RESOURCE LIBRARY presented to the school at the request of U.S. for its children's Sabbath school divisions. Senator Bob Graham of Florida.

Arr. qapicei.4.6• 44filteitia4ti Students in the kindergarten class at Spalding in January, 1993. The total budget for the 1111 Elementary in Collegedale, Tennessee, had a meetings was $145 which was spent on les- HOP-N-ING TO RAISE MONEY for the Faster Seal sons and supplies. One hundred sixty-eight Society. Students from the fifth grade class counted dollars was collected in offerings. There were as the kindergarten children hopped. The stu- eight baptisms. Follow-up for these eight in- dents raised $833.15. dividuals has included caring units under the On February 17, Brett Affolter, Brittany Affolter, supervision and visitation of the head elder. Keith Byers, Gina Cook, Russell Dick, Heidi Ehlert, To date all eight are still strongly involved in Dawn Grafe, Shelley Greene, Scott Grivas, Jessica church attendance, five holding minor church Petry, Alicia Roche, Darlene Steele, and Ben Wood- offices. ruff were inducted into the Georgia-Cumberland Ruth Robinson of the Collegedale church Chapter of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR reports more than 100 people attended a TWO- SECONDARY SCHOOLS. NIGHT COOKING CLASS held April 21-22, Martin L. Fancher of the Moultrie and Tifton, directed by Bill Ridley. Each session concluded Ga., district finished a PROPHECY SEMINAR with a meal. cidir stae4 Seven students are involved in the LITERA- LISTIC MEETING ever held in Bonifay, Fla., TURE MINISTRY this summer. In the first three February 26 with 112 people, including 78 days of work, the students contacted an av- nonmembers. To date there have been three erage of 600 homes per day. baptisms, and others are continuing to study. John Evans, M.D., of the Vicksburg church, Lonnie Melashenko, director-speaker for the recently presented a SEMINAR ON HEALTH- Voice of Prophecy, gave the keynote address FUL LIVING in the Waco, Tex., church. at the Gulf States Conference's 1993 CAMP Tommy Poole opened the FIRST EVANGE- MEETING.

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k€44,14‘,4-Teli4A.emee Am& Baptismal reports are coming in from vari- meetings. Tony Kelly and Ernie Clark have ous EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS: Ron Patterson's baptized five in Shelbyville, Ky. Six baptisms meeting in Harlan, Ky., reports 11 baptisms. were reported in the Centerville/Dickson Lyle Albrecht's series in Memphis reports eight churches during the month of May. The bap- baptisms. Six more baptisms are expected. tisms were the result of a fall revival, family The Nashville area pastors have baptized 62 studies, work of the pastor, and a lay evan- persons to date, resulting from John Fowler's gelistic meeting.

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Palm Bay church made the FINAL PAYMENT Macedonia church in Ft. Pierce, Fla., made its ON THEIR MORTGAGE April 1993, two years place In history. Twenty-five members received ahead of schedule. The purchase price for the their diplomas from S. J. Jackson, ministerial land was $127,000. Plans are now being made secretary of the conference. Jackson chal- for the sanctuary construction. lenged the graduates and members to go out The 1993 LAYWORKERS' GRADUATION at and win souls for God's kingdom.

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A class called the FRESHMAN YEAR EXPE- residence, within the 1991-93 operating bud- RIENCE is helping freshmen make a smooth gets. New showers, windows, and carpet are transition from high school to college during among the improvements to the 258 student the school year. It deals with such issues as rooms. Two rooms were modified to time management, study skills, the importance conveniently accommodate handicapped of rest, exercise, and diet to college success; students. and it familiarizes students with campus re- Southern Memories, the college yearbook, sources. has been chosen this year as a NATIONAL The religion department has ESTABLISHED MARKETING SAMPLE for its publisher, the THE ROBERT IL PIERSON INSTITUTE OF EVAN- Walsworth Publishing Company. Among more GELISM AND WORLD MISSIONS under which than a thousand yearbooks, it was one of 20 to continue outreaches in China and Russia. honored in this way. The Southern College Gym-Masters received A new technology program leading to an a standing ovation for their half-time PER- AUTO MECHANICS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE FORMANCE AT A BASKETBALL GAME be- will be offered this fall. The one-year program tween the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls. will prepare students to work on computer- LISTENER SUPPORT for radio station WSMC- ized cars. FM 90.5 totaled $103,000 in pledges from Plans are being laid for the male chorus, Die 1,874 givers. Primarily a classical station, the Meistersinger, to TOUR IN THE MIDDLE EAST Sabbath schedule includes The Quiet Hour, in May 1994. Southern College has three other Voice of Prophecy, It Is Written, Your Story choral ensembles as well as the Concert Band Hour, and the Sound of Worship from the and Symphony Orchestra. Collegedale church. NEW ALLIED HEALTH A.S. PROGRAMS are CABL (Collegiate Adventists for Better Liv- offered in these areas: physician assistant, ing) sponsored healthful COOKING CLASSES surgeon assistant, nutrition and dietetics, for students in the fall and an entire week of cytotechnology, and speech/language pathol- special events, including talks by Dr. Dewitt ogy and audiology. The allied health depart- Williams from the North American Division ment, chaired by Steve Nyirady, already offers health and temperance department. a B.S. in medical technology and A.S. degrees RENOVATIONS totaling $435,779 have been in pre-dental hygiene, pre-occupational therapy, completed in Thatcher Hall, the women's and pre-physical therapy.

MS/Saivitett For 24 months straight, Tennessee Chris- it possible for Walker Memorial Medical Cen- tian Medical Center, Madison, Tenn., posted ter, Avon Park, Ma., to negotiate the REOPEN- POSITIVE OPERATING GAINS. It gained more ING AND OPERATION OF THE 50-BED MARDEE than $640,000 in the third quarter of 1992, HOSPITAL. which is $110,000 better than budget. As of Medical Center Hospital, Punta Gorda, Ma., October 31, 1992, the total gain is $1.9 saves about $3,500 a month by RECYCLING million. SURGICAL PRODUCTS. The hospital's recy- Residents of Mardee County, Ma., voted "yes" cling program with a sterile surgical supplier to a tax to pay for indigent care. This makes has reduced infectious waste by 50 percent.

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Outdoor School specific outdoor sites Education around Cohutta Springs. Conducted at Field trips included Car- Cohutta Springs ter's Lake and New Echota. National forest rangers at Carter's Lake conducted a Georgia-Cumber- Project Wild class for stu- land—Cohutta Springs dents, followed by a hike was the site for the sec- on the new self-directed ond Outdoor School, held nature trail. New Echota, May 3-7. The Outdoor the Cherokee Indian School program was tailor- capital in the 1800's, made for small schools, presented students with a grades 1-8. (Large more thorough image of schools, grades 5-6 par- the Cherokee Nation, ticipated in the Septem- habits, and culture. ber 1992 Outdoor School Nature classes included program). The program dissecting owl pellets was sponsored by the which contain the fur and Georgia-Cumberland skeletal remains of Conference department animals consumed by the Winners of the Second Mile Service Award are: Hattie Mims (left), Sonia of education with four owl. These remains are Paul, Karen Benn, and Dorothy Keith. schools participating: regurgitated in a small McMinnville, Pikeville, pellet which is collected Four Recognized received special Jellico, and Dunlap. The and sterilized. Students recognition for "excel- 52 students and 14 used probes to separate for Service lence in job perfor- teachers/chaperons were bones which were com- mance" and for demon- directed by Ben Roy, the pared to a chart to deter- Oakwood—The strated willingness to go Outdoor School principal, mine the type of animal(s) Second Mile Service the second mile in and LaVonia Gillham, contained. Evening camp- program initiated by providing quality associate superintendent fires featured Dave Cress, Benjamin F. Reaves, Christian customer of education. Craig Cylke, Clay Farwell, president, to promote service. Classes were conducted Eldon Roberts, John Swaf- quality Christian The recipients were in cooperative learning, ford, and Bill Young. Morn- customer service at Hattie Mims, Dorothy art, math, science, Bible, ing worships were con- Oakwood College is Keith, Sonia Paul, and and nature. Academic ducted by Don Livesay. gaining momentum. Karen Benn. direction was given at LaVonia Gillham Employees were cited at All participants the second annual received an award, awards ceremony held while the four winners on campus Monday, received a plaque and May 31. Of the nine $250 each. participants, four Roy E. Malcolm

more, studying a foreign Reaves Visits language in one of the Adventist European locations. There they can be Colleges Abroad immersed in the lan- guage and cultural experience of the Oakwood—As a Students examine owl pellets for bones to Identify the types of animals member of the Board of country. consumed. Adventist Colleges At each college he Abroad, Benjamin F. met students who were acquainted with Reaves, president, had (Formerly Project Gamaliel the responsibility Oakwood students. At recently of visiting and Collonge, France, Newsletter). Now in its 12th evaluating the programs, Oakwood's own Rhonda fix year of publication. For a facilities, and faculty of Fagan is the ACA FREE 1 yr. subscription, write the three European student representative to: colleges involved in the and is giving out- Jewish-SDA foreign language study standing leadership in program. her responsibilities. Studies Bulletin Project Gamaliel* Each year, 75 to 100 Reaves tour included P.O. Box 80 students from the- France, Germany, Interlaken, NY 14847 Adventist colleges in\ Austria, Italy, and *A project of the Ithaca. NY SDA Church North America spend a Spain. summer, a year, or Roy E. Malcolm

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Christian Education West Palm," says Reese. of this facility located in rate sponsors, churches, "We have the use of a TV, the heart of the city. registration fees, and Celebrated VCR, overhead projector Funding for this venture Southern College. as well as science and will come from AIM corpo- Henry A. Uhl Florida—One-hundred playground equipment. years of Adventist We also have three Christian education is classroom computers being celebrated in that students use for Florida this year, and the extracurricular learning." Conference's many one- Sharon McKee, who room and multi-grade teaches at Cocoa Jr. room schools remain a Academy, echoes Reese's vital part of that legacy. thoughts and adds a few Pat Reese, who teaches at of her own. "In a one- West Palm Beach's one- room or multi-grade room Volusia County clezgy attend workshop presented by Oswald Heaton room school, says that school, younger students (right). while having all grades in hear material far above Prevention of Alcoholism one-room can be a their own grade level. Area Clergy and Drug Dependency challenge, people's mis- Later, the same material Attend Temperance (ICPA), with the coopera- conceptions of the one- is presented at grade tion of Florida Confer- room concept are often level, and still later they Forum ence's health and temper- the greatest challenge. hear it as review when it ance departments. Ernest "Many believe that the is introduced to younger Florida—Religious Steed organized both teacher will have to lower students. I often find leaders and the general events as a cooperative school standards to younger students doing public received the temp- feature of the Deltona accommodate increased as well as the older ones erance witness during church temperance com- enrollment in a one-room on the same information. May, in central Florida. mittee. Steed is a Deltona setting," says Reese. Both Reese and McKee Pastors of all denomina- member and retired "Here at West Palm, we're believe the greatest asset tions in the southwest assistant to the General maintaining a high of their schools is their Volusia County area were Conference president. standard which has given local church, and how invited to attend an assem- Even though not heavily the school a high report much time, money, and bly for prevention at the attended, the assembly among the community effort it is willing to invest. Better Living Center in Del- for prevention secured and in turn, increased "For a one-room school tona, owned by Deltona the support of the local enrollment. Our pro- to grow„" says Reese, member Lois Whitesell. ministerial association. jected student numbers "there must be coopera- Later in the month a Listen magazine and for next year will be twice tion and dependence booth at the Florida Mall Samuele Bacchiocchi's that of this year." upon the local church. spotlighted Listen maga- book Wine in the Bible According to Reese, Without this crucial zine and other temper- were notably appreciated. another misconception is support, the school could ance resources. Roda Steed and Judy that the one-room school never reach its potential." The events were Heaton provided lunch is not up-to-date techno- Terry Hall, Pat Reese, sponsored by the Interna- for participants. logically. "We are, at Sharon McKee tional Commission for the Ernest Steed 1-lealt1-1 Outreach AIM Establishes Enrichment Programs have leased 1800 square feet Health Center of facilities at the Chatta- nooga Jewish Community Georgia-Cumber- Center for one year to land—For some years, handle all of its public AIM (Adventist Inter- outreach programs includ- church Ministries of ing: health expos, smok- Chattanooga, formerly ing cessation, weight GCEC) has held a large reduction, stress manage- number of health educa- ment, vegetarian cooking tion programs in metro schools, nutrition classes, Chattanooga under the adventures in gardening, Assistant community service leader Janice Ellington helps feed the subsidiary name of Life ten steps to wellness, hungry. Enrichment Programs. adventures in Adventist Recently the AIM General living, simple home Homeless Helped the Frenchtown area on Board agreed that public remedies, breadbake Macomb Street. outreach health programs classes, healthful holiday in Tallahassee Gloria Musgray, commu- would be much more recipes, Revelation nity service leader, and effective in reaching and Seminars, and others. Southeastern—The church members donated retaining public interest if An open house picnic community services their time and effort to there was a central was held Sunday, June department of the help meet the needs of location in which to 13, to acquaint church Maranatha church in people. More than 100 conduct such programs. members, pastors, and Tallahassee, held its food hungry and homeless per- Therefore, AIM and Life friends with the potential and clothing give-away in sons were fed, and 500

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pieces of clothing and liter- staff members gave free executive director of the Chattanooga has learned ature were given away. blood pressure checks Chattanooga program and during its first seven years. The Bible workers and instructed the people a co-founder of the North Other workshop topics witnessed and ministered on healthful living. American Association of included public relations, to the people. Trained Phillipa E. James Community Services direct mail, grant writing, Directors. and program evaluation The Chattanooga Com- techniques. The four-day Central Spanish munity Service Center event began with a Conducts Crusade pioneered the concept of keynote address by the Monument thrift shop ministry and Honorable Quinton Edness, minister of South Atlantic—Eight has one of the most ac- Valley Hospital tive operations in the health, social services and people were baptized as housing, the first time a a result of the first evan- North American Division. Ever consider mission service community service event gelism crusade held from One of the workshops at to Native Americans? has had a cabinet official April 3 through May 2. The this year's conference, presented by Gail Will- as a speaker. evangelist was Efrain Poloche. Dedicated Christians needed iams, focused on what Gail Williams immediately to fill the follow- This 18-week crusade was ing positions: held on weekends only. Key lay people in the OC Sponsors academically for today's • Medical Records Director success of this event challenges. (RRA or ART required) were: Betty Garcia, Sylvia Exchange The BEEPers were Aviles, Felisa Galvis, composed of five African- • Staff Pharmacist Brigida Cepeda, Claudio Program American corporate Rodriguez, Rewel Garcia, women representing: • Patient Accounting Oakwood—The Career Manager Rossie Garcia, Mariano ARCO, AT&T, BellSouth, Luna, Silvestre Favela, Services and International Metlife Real Estate • Registered Nurse: and Jose Favela. Student Affairs Office Investment, and the OB/Med/Surg The evangelism budget sponsored its third annual Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Black Executive Exchange • Physicians allowed them to give out These BEEPers were the Bibles and priovide trans- Program (BEEP) April 26- student's corporate 28. The overall theme For more information call: portation to bring visitors educators. Presentations to the crusade. Atlanta was "Plan, Purpose, and were held during chapel Terri Shirley, Personnel Pursue," with a strong (801) 727-3241. Adventist Academy helped and class lectures. by providing a van for emphasis on preparing Roy E. Malcolm transportation. E. Poloche Twenty-three Join Cooper, pastor, "And our prayers were not in vain." Johnson City Most of those attending Church had no previous contact with Adventists. To help seminar guests Georgia-Cumber- feel at ease in an Advent- land—The baptistry in Pastor Poloche and the new members. ist church, members the new Johnson City hosted social hours each church was used for the evening prior to the Update first time as 16 persons seminar session. Mem- were baptized. An bers and seminar-goers Community additional seven people used these times to get joined by profession of better aquainted. Services Directors faith at the conclusion of All who attended the an Endtime Prophecy Endtime Bible Prophecy Attend Conference Seminar held during April series immediately began by Pieter Barkhuizen, a follow-up seminar on Georgia-Cumber- Georgia-Cumberland kicking the tobacco habit. land—Delegates from Conference evangelist. Seminars on the book of Chattanooga Area The church was packed Revelation, healthful Community Services to capacity on opening cooking, and the history attended the 6th annual night. "We had been of the Seventh-day conference of the North praying that the Holy Adventist Church are also American Association of Spirit would touch many planned. Gail Williams, NAACSD treasurer, in the area," said John Kern Tilley Community Services presented expression of appre- Directors (NAACSD) in ciation to John Gavin, NAACSD Bermuda March 3-7. This president. Seated right: Eugene Open House congregation celebrated annual event provides Gibbons. open house ceremonies training and professional Celebration at Sabbath, May 1. The development for Advent- visit a country where Waycross event capped several ists involved in North social services are based months of construction, American Division on the British system was much of it donated by the community services very enlightening," Georgia-Cumber- members, and years of projects. "Being able to reports Gail Williams, land—The Waycross, Ga., planning.

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The new facility was superintendent of educa- erected on the existing tion, and many relatives church site on Lee Street. and friends. Geary The previous sanctuary delivered the consecra- was enlarged to provide tion address. "The results fellowship and classroom have exceeded all of my areas. The new sanctuary expectations," he said. was constructed beside Through careful plan- the older building and ning and volunteer efforts, connected by hallways, an indebtedness of only classrooms, and a kitchen. $60,000 remains on the The exterior is of red brick, structure, valued at approx- tying the total plant together imately $300,000. The so as to present the appear- Professional and Business ance of a coordinated Association made a church complex. Hank $25,000 cash donation. Lloyd was the chairman Membership of the Way- of the building committee. cross church is presently Three baptismal candidates are Ellen Gordon (left), Lori Edgmon, and Guests included the 103. Plans call for the re- Jacob Henson along with elders Jimm Bunch and Gary Edgmon of the mayor of Waycross; establishment of a church church for the dedication prayer. Georgia-Cumberland school as soon as finan- Family Life pated in the adult Sab- Conference President cial resources allow. bath school by handing William Geary; Al Long, This was the final Celebrated at out flowers to the moth- secretary; George Powell, Sabbath for Pastor Tom Calhoun ers present, and a four- vice president for confer- Dunham and his wife, part parenting seminar ence development; Dan Dee. The Dunhams are took place Sabbath Clifford, auditor and joining the pastoral staff Georgia-Cumber- afternoon. Parenting director of aviation; and of the Ooltewah church. land—On May 8, the seminar presenters were: Henry Fan-, associate George Powell Calhoun, Ga., church Kay Kuzma on discipline, sponsored a Family Life Jeffeory White on health Sabbath. Jim Epperson, issues for kids, Jim Southern Union's educa- Epperson on surviving the tion superintendent, teen years, and Dave spoke for both services. Cress on sexuality and The Calhoun elementary the Christian teen. school students partici- Don Livesay

South Broward such as Esther, Ruth, Miriam, and Dorcas were Celebrates discussed during the day's sessions, and used to Ladies Day emphasize the Sabbath sermon "Tender Power by Florida—"Ladies Donna Williams, Florida Linked to the Lord" was the theme for the sixth annual ladies' day program April 17 by the South Broward church in Members participating in the Stone Mountain church ground breaking. Hollywood, Fla. According to Ruthie Cramer, South Stone Mountain fellowship area, as well as Broward's women's areas for community ministries coordinator, Church Expands outreach. The building is women ages 5-93 came scheduled for completion together for the annual Georgia-Cumber- by late summer. day-long event. land—Ground breaking While the church itself "The concept of having for a new 6,000 square is performing general a ladies' day every year," foot wing was held April contractor duties, a site says Cramer, "is one of Toby's Big Truck Adventure 10. The addition is supervisor, Paul Conrad, the ways our church's by Reta Spears-Stewart another milestone in an has been hired to perform women's ministries aggressive expansion day-to-day functions. program is helping On an exciting week-long program to supply the Conrad brings a wealth of women become better trucking trip, Toby learns current and future needs experience, having built aware of their roles and that the biggest adventure of of the growing 300-plus many church-related responsibilities in the all is following God. member congregation. projects including local church, in their US$7.95/Cdn$10.75. Paper. Ages 7-12. Included in construc- families, and neighbor- churches, conference Available at your local ABC, or call tion plans are much offices, schools, and hoods." needed Sabbath school Names of famous toll free 1-800-765-6955. hospitals. ©1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2719 rooms, kitchen, and Tim Shields women in the Scriptures

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Conference children's cessful if they do it in a ministries director. loving way with 'tender "My sermon was based power.— on the virtuous woman of Plans are already under Proverbs 31," says way for South Broward's Williams. "I wanted to next ladies' day, April 16, get across the idea that 1994, with guest speaker there is a unique place in Rose Otis, the General the Lord's work for every Conference women's woman to fill, but that ministries director. The 1962 King's Heralds quartet. they will be most suc- Terry Hall, Ruthie Cramer active in denominational Melashenko are minister- activities. This year the ing at 27 different camp quartet, along with H.M.S. meetings. Richards, Jr. and Lonnie John Fowler

Singles Resource districts that make up the Florida Conference, and Network to Be be brought together to be Developed trained in terms of "what will and what will not work in a singles ministry Florida—The Confer- setting." They, in turn, ence family life ministries will return to their home department is developing districts to help educate a network of people to pastors and church lead out, and better serve members as to the its single members. concerns and issues that "We believe one of the Highland's Pathfinder Club. face singles today. greatest resources of "With the present Pathfinders Parade auditorium. talent in the church today divorce rate growing," During the fair, three exists among singles," says Bryant, "singles will at Camp Meeting Master Guides were says Ken Bryant, family outnumber married invested and two new life director. "We're couples in the church by Kentucky-Tennes- clubs were admitted into trying to form a resource 1996. We hope the see—The annual Path- the organization. One network of talented resource network will help finder fair took place young man had earned singles who have natural to better meet the needs Sunday, May 30, on the 24 honors in one year. leadership qualities who of our increasing singles campus of Highland The Pine Car Derby can act as an advisory population." Academy during camp Race was a special event board and brain-storming The group's first meeting. The Pathfinder that drew a lot of atten- group on singles issues. meeting will take place at fair and parade was one tion. Bryant says these Camp Kulaqua September of the best and largest The fair utilized, as special singles will be 10-12. ever. Fifteen clubs were well, reviewing stands selected from the seven Terry Hall represented at the fair with the Pathfinder and parade, and 12 food leaders and conference booths provided food for officers, led by the the camp meeting president, Richard attendees. Nine booths Hallock. with outstanding displays Mike McKenzie coordi- could be seen inside the nated the program.

VOP Team Attend worship services and again on Saturday Camp Meeting evening. Attendance for the first weekend was the Ken Bryant (left), meets with other conference directors to begin the Kentucky-Tennes- largest ever, with re- selection process of the singles resource network. see—The Voice of Proph- sponses from the people ecy team were guests for indicating a very special the first weekend of the outpouring of God's Floridians Help the Miami Temple church, Conference camp meet- spirit. The theme for this along with Noel and Pat ing. H.M.S. Richards, Jr., year was: "Ye Shall Ukraine Shanko, then pastoral team spoke on Friday evening Receive Power." Congregation of the St. Petersburg and for the Sabbath The 1962 King's church, conducted a series afternoon ordination Heralds quartet was one Build Church of evangelistic meetings in service. Lonnie of the main features of Cherkassy, Ukraine, a city Melashenko, director and the camp meeting. While Florida-4n September of 300,000 people. At the speaker for the Voice, all the quartet members and October of 1992, conclusion of the meetings, spoke for both Sabbath are retired, they are still Ralph Ringer, pastor of 169 were baptized with 20

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during his academy age manual and workshop years. The program, spon- for the CIT program, and sored by the Florida a handbook for the Conference Pathfinder young people. department, is now all Neri Hernandez, Forest over the U.S. City Spanish Pathfinder "The CIT concept is a club's executive director, way to give responsibil- also conducted a workshop ity and a sense of being for pre-Pathfinders. Once to academy and high known as Trailblazers, school-age youth," says this program is now Grace Holloway. called Adventurers and "Many of our young targets children in grades Members of the Cherkassy congregation look forward to the day when people in the 9th and 1-4. they can worship in their own church building. 12th grade are at an awk- Adventurers was also ward age," says Raymond started in the Florida more commitments. age for about $7,000, Holloway, "too cool for Conference and was Ringer visited the which would not only Pathfinders, but not old developed by Bennie and Cherkassy church which solve the current pastor's had been established in enough to take on active Emma Lee Tillman. The problem, but also help positions in the church. Adventurers program is 1957 at the edge of the future pastors of the city, and whose current The CIT program helps already part of the North church. The total cost of to fill the gap, to keep American Division membership was 168. these projects would be Because that church was them from 'slipping curriculum, and the CIT $42,000." through the cracks.— concept will be joining it already overcrowded, the Because 650 of newly baptized members The Holloways have later this year. Ringer's church members developed a director's Terry Hall, Cindy Kurtzhals started their own church in Miami were dealt such in the center of town. devastation by Hurricane They currently rent a hall Andrew, he feels this that was used for Com- mission project should be Hispanic Women have 340 women in munist and atheistic opened up to other attendance from not only meetings, according to churches and individuals Attend Retreat Florida, but Georgia and Ringer. who would like to help. Tennessee also," said Ringer is very interested Conference president Florida—Two weeks Alicia Harper, administra- in seeing a new church Obed Graham shared after the third annual tive secretary of the and parsonage for Ringer's letter with Hispanic Women's Hispanic ministries Cherkassy. The pastor, pastors conference-wide. Retreat at Camp Kulaqua department at the who has a family of five, An account has been April 16-18, women who Conference office, and has to live with a family set up at the Miami had attended were still was in charge of the of four in a small two- Temple church. Funds ecstatic about the Hispanic Women's bedroom apartment. can be sent directly there: experience. Retreat. The oldest There is a two- to four- Miami Temple Seventh- "The audience re- retreatant, according to year waiting period for day Adventist Church, sponded with such Harper was a woman 83 state housing. 9175 SW 44th Street, genuine enthusiasm. and the youngest was a "I found out that we Miami, Florida 33165. There was thunderous girl of 14. Bobbe Lyon can buy or build a church Checks need to be applause, not a polite to seat 400-500 for about earmarked for the chuckle. And the warmth $35,000," says Ringer. "Cherkassy Project." felt when you were within "We could buy a parson- Terry Hall this group of women was the loving spiritual warmth unique to the This We Believe High School lors in Training) program Latin culture," according (vois. 1-3) you will soon. The con- to first-timer Marti Jones, Students Get cept was started 12 years a secretary in the by Erwin Gone Involved ago in Florida by plumb- Conference's church and Leo Van Dolson ing contractors Raymond ministries department. and Grace Holloway, as a There were four or five Florida—if you haven't way to keep their son mother and daughter This new three-volume set heard of the CIT (Counse- active in Pathfinders teams, some like Marti includes two quarterlylike Jones, participating in the retreat for the first time, study guides and a com- and accompanied by a panion book that gives an daughter. "It was a overview of the teachings wonderful opportunity to bond with your daughter of Seventh-day Adventists. in a spiritual way," according to Jones. USS5.95/Cdn$8.05 each (vols. 1, 2). Paper. USS10.95/Cdn$14.80 (vol. 3). Paper. "When we left, my daughter said to me, Available at your local ABC, 'Now I understand why or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. A group of CIT's from the Forest City Florida Spanish Pathfinder club take you are so happy.— 1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2721 time out to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. "We were delighted to

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charter members: Cath- new members, Claudia erine Manford, Madelyn Lewis, Helen Brooks, and Doby, and Grace Walker. Valarie Ogilvie were in- The weekend culmi- ducted into the club at nated with a banquet at the banquet by Jackie Titer. the Ramada Inn Resort Presently there are 32 Sunday evening. Joanna active members and five Tokley, a civic leader, was honorary members. the guest speaker. Three Naomi Jones

Jim Cox (front row, far left), along with local law enforcement agents.

Memorial Week. Cox is a Cohutta Church volunteer chaplain with Recognizes the Dalton Police Depart- ment and serves on a Community Agencies rotating shift basis. Repre- sentatives from the Georgia-Cumber- Dalton Police, Whitfield land—Cohutta, Ga. pastor, County Sheriff's Depart- Jim Cox, recently held a ment, and the Cohutta special recognition ser- Police Department vice for the Dalton Police attended the special Department in concert service commemorating with the National Police their efforts. Don Livesay

Macedonia Celebrates During the personal Members of True 'N Hearts club. ministries segment, Visitors Day Thomas Strickland related facts concerning his search for truth, his The Golden Age serving the Lord by pass- Southeastern—Leslie ing out tracts, visiting introduction to the 0. Anderson, director of Society Have the sick, preparing food Seventh-day Adventist health and community for the hungry, serving services, Northern Cali- message, and his baptism Fun Day into the church. at the shelter, working fornia Conference, spoke with the community at the Macedonia church Richard A. Anders, a South Atlantic—The service, and donating to in Lake City, for the friend- retired school teacher, Golden Age Society of the the church school. ship and visitors day. The and the first Black in East Market Street church Foust is assisted by question posed for his Columbia County elected in Greensboro, N.C., Sadie Dixon and Sadie deliberation was "Have to the school board since under the leadership of Howard. Elease You Left Egypt Yet?" reconstruction, was Willie L. Foust, took time Cornelius serves as the David Holloway taught presented an award on out of their active sched- secretary of the group. the Sabbath school behalf of the church by ule to have a FUN DAY. Two of the members lesson, and emphasized Edgar A. Cosby, a dentist On March 28, they celebrated their 90th how health relates to the from Gainesville. played games, shared birthday last year. The Christian experience. Nancy W. King covered dishes, and exer- Golden Age Society cised. This energetic rejoiced with them by group, with a member- bringing gifts. ship of 43, is actively V. J. Mendinghall Women's Club Smith remained the presi- dent of the club until her Celebrates 40th death in August 1989. Anniversary The vice president, Naomi Jones, was elected president in January, Southeastern—The 1990, and is now serving True 'N Hearts Club of Mt. her second two-year term. Calvary church in Tampa, The Sabbath service was celebrated it's 40th anni- highlighted with a dynamic versary on the weekend sermon by Wesley Bruce of January 30. entitled "The Role of the The club was organized Christian Woman." Approxi- in January, 1953, under mately 65 members and the leadership of the late former members were pres- Ruby C. Smith, who was ent. The president pre- inspired by the late F. S. sented bouquets of pink Keitts to organize a female and white carnations (the club within the church. club's flower) to three Golden Age Society members.

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federation workers were responsible for serving the meals. church and president of something special to the Georgia Community happen on a special day." Service Federation, said, She also said that the "Even though community purpose of the love feast Plctoral tribute to pioneers and leaders of Berean. service is doing something is to let seniors know they ing that night's theme. for the elderly all year long, are loved and appreci- ated. Jada Palmer Berean Celebrates Berean brought back the members want 90th Anniversary former pastor H. L. Cleveland of the South Youth Central Conference to South Atlantic— be the guest speaker for Adventurer Fun games, face painting, "Working, Witnessing, the pinnacle of the cele- Days Held in pony rides, and learning Watching, and Waiting" bration. Coinciding with skills about the environ- was the theme as Berean the Family Day theme, March ment, as well as singing, church in Atlanta cel- Cleveland, who pastored worship, and learning ebrated its 90th anniver- about the Bible. Academy Berean in the 1960's, Florida—As a way to sary this year. The official, reinforced the impor- age counselors led out in week-long celebration introduce Adventurer club the activities and encour- tance of family. members to Seventh-day embraced churches in Berean, whose member- aged fellowship between the community as well. Adventist schools, Adventurer the children. Teachers ship now exceeds 2,000, Fun Days were sponsored The celebration featured has been in existence were also on hand to meet guest speakers and choirs by Florida Conference and answer any ques- for 90 years, but not in March 14 at Greater Miami as well as seminars on the same location. Thirty tions. health, wealth, and legal Academy, and on March Cotta said, "The purpose years ago, the church 28 at Forest Lake Academy. matters. Ralph Peay, presi- moved from Ashby of the Adventurer program dent of the South Atlantic The Adventurer club is to bring those children Street to the corner of (grades 1 to 4) is a precursor Conference, was guest Hightower and Simpson into the Pathfinder club speaker for Divine Wor- of the Pathfinder club. upon graduating from the Road with Cleveland as According to Conference ship during the kick-off pastor. The chapel wing fifth grade. The bottom line day. Every day of the fol- Pathfinder Director Cheeko of both clubs is to teach of Berean was named Cotta, a substantial percent- lowing week, including the the H. L. Cleveland about Jesus. We teach next Sabbath—the pin- age of Adventurers attend them that Jesus is fun, that Chapel in his honor. nonAdventist schools, and the nacle of the anniversary— Special recognition was He laughed, and that we was designated as a Adventurer Fun Day exposes have this inheritance built paid to distinctive mem- club members in the greater unique day with its own bers of the church. The in us. He gave us a free sub-theme such as Men's Miami and Orlando areas gift and wants us to have oldest member, Nell Henry, to an Adventist campus, Day, Singles Day, and who is 93 years young, fun in a wholesome way." Family Day. Each evening many for the first time. Lynn Huff, Cindy Kurtzhals and Willie Maude Maddoz, Activities included a guest pastor accompa- who holds the oldest nied by his home church membership of 71 years, choir, delivered a mes- were among the honorees. sage to Berean, observ- Jada Palmer

Federation Sponsors dinner and program to honor senior citizens Love Feast from the area churches. Along with the special South Atlantic-1993 home-cooked meal for marked one decade that the honorees, a program the Community Service takes place while dinner Federation of Atlanta has is served. This year's sponsored an annual love program was a musical feast. This event, which highlighting the theme grew out of adopt-a- of love in Corinthians 13. grandparent at Berean Ada Davis, community church, is a special service leader at Berean Having fun after getting their faces painted are Orlando area Adventurers.

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Returning to a country where they served for 10 years, David and Cynthia Dobias of the Charlotte Sharon church traveled to Tanzania and held a crusade in the capital city of Dar es Salaam. As David preached each evening, his wife Cynthia presented a health talk and answered questions. Thousands came to hear the messages even though petrol (gas) is more than $3.00 a gallon and wage earnings are 50 cents a day or equal to bus fare to and from the meeting site. Approximately 200 were in the first baptism and others continue to Darwin Whitman of Sanctuary Crusade, Inc., recently presented a take place in the individual churches. Part of the presentations included eight different seminar at the Ridgetop church. Whitman, dressed like the biblical choirs, one of which is pictured with the Dobiases. high priest, stands before a model of the tabernacle. Whitman's purpose is to share the gospel through the symbols of the ancient sanctuary.

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The Gulf States Mission Challenge team for 1993 will be working at Monument Valley, Utah.

Some of the members of the Gulf States youth challenge team: Clay °rice, publishing director (left); Joey Osborne, associate; Jonathan Stewart, Amy Williamson, Melissa Hallman, David Smith, Jefl Camp Kulaqua, near Gainesville, Fla., has plenty to show for Pickett, Mark Grice, youth challenge coordinator; and John Williams, associate. its successful efforts to give the camp a much needed face-lift. A recent addition is this 9-hole putt- putt golf course. The course is becoming a popular attraction of Camp Kulaqua and provides an activity which allows campers to cheer each other on.

Alumni Quartet performs for the BMA Alumni Sabbath morning worship hour. They are Paul Carter (left), Spiritual enrichment weekends are held by the Florida Conference in various regions of the state for those unab Charles Ferguson, Pat Muse, and Ken Mathews, Jr. to attend the annual camp meeting. These musicians from the Forest Lake church and Forest Lake pastor, Ter Pooler, presented the north Florida enrichment weekend at Camp Kulaqua. A similar weekend was held at the 20 II Southern Tidings Lucie County Civic Center In Ft. Pierce. IMAGES

Southern College is represented at many times and in many places during the course of the year. For example, recruiter Merlin Wittenberg, pictured, attended the NAD Church Ministries Council held in Denver, Colo. Each spring representatives also fan out to camp meetings and homes throughout the Southern Union to share information about the college with prospective students and their parents.

Newton Hoilette, vice president forstu- The community services organization of the Port Charlotte, Ma., church broke dent affairs at Andrews University, was ground recently for an addition to their building. Charlotte County Commissioner the main speaker for the third annual Dick Leonard (left), was a featured guest, as was Florida Conference President Obed ministersjteachers' meetingat Cohutta Graham. Communityservices assisted 554 people in 1992 with $8,290 in food and Springs Adventist Center, March 29. $20,728 in other subsidies. Designed to nurture greater teamwork among the teaching and pastoral min- Bill Twombly, ty the one-day conference was at- head elder of tended by 290 pastors and teachers of the Ladd Springs the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. church, is shown serving at a candlelight din- ner prepared for the youth of the church. The menu consisted of manicotti, salad, bread sticks, and cake. The youth were encour- aged to make this an out- reach event, in- viting friends who do not at- Gene and Elaine McCray, of Pine Moun- tend the Ladd tain Valley, Ga., celebrated their 50th Springs churdi. wedding anniversary November 15. Pastor and Mrs. E. J. McMuny celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 10, in Okla- homa City, Okla. The celebra- tion was hosted by their chil- dren.

This group of students composed one of several active CARE ministries at Southern College this Bass Memorial Academy gym team dur- year. Their message of God's love was shared with children in schools, hospitals, and children's ing a performance in Montgomery, Ala- homes. CARE, an acronym for Collegiate Adventists Reaching Everyone, is an umbrella bama. organization led by students under the direction of Chaplain Ken Rogers. Southern Tidings ■ 21 CLASSIFIEDS

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July, 1993 Southern Tidings ■ 23 CALEN DAR July School Begins-Aug. 16. S M T W T F S Florida Executive Committee-Aug. 18. Conference Of- Annual Young Adult Mission Trip--July 23-Aug. fice. I. Merida Yucatan, Mexico. Details: (407) 644- Pathfinder Leadership Convention-Aug. 20-22. 5000. Cohutta Springs. Preregistration required. 1 2 3 Adventist Singles Ministries Fellowship Dinners Hispanic Convention-Sept. 3-4. Cohutta Springs. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 July 24. Kress Memorial. Preschool In-service 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Aug. 14. West Palm Beach First. Aug. 2. Macon. K-12 Teachers Convention-Aug. 3-5. Forest Lake Aug. 3. Atlanta. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Academy. Aug. 4. Collegedale. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Master Guide Investiture-Aug. 6, 7. Sunshine Aug. 5. Knoxville. State church, Orlando. First Day of School-August 17. Pathfinder Leadership Convention-Aug. 20-22. Kentucky-Tennessee Camp Kulaqua. Field School of Evangelism-July 10-Aug. 25. Evangelistic Crusades Louisville, Ky. Ron Halvorsen, speaker. Evanglistic Meeting-July 30-Aug. 14. Lexington, Sunset Aug. 27-Sept. 17. Titusville. Lester and Zula Pratt, Roy and Amy Pauley. Ky. Pieter Barkhuizen, speaker. Aug. 28-Oct. 2. Tallahassee. Bob and Joyce DuBose, Clarence and Anita Pillsbury. July July July July July Aug. Out of Union 2 9 16 23 30 6 Aug. 28-Oct. 2. West Palm Beach. Art and Margo Connecticut Valley Church 100th Anniversary- Swaningson. Atlanta, Ga. 8:52 8:50 8:47 8:42 8:36 830 July 9,10. Details: (203) 683-0619. 8:23 8:17 8:11 Sept. 10-Oct. 9. Deltona. Bill Bornstein. Charleston, S.C. 8:32 8:30 8:27 National Single Adult Camp-Aug. 30-Sept. 6. 8:30 8:24 8:17 100th Anniversary Florida Conference-Sept. Charlotte, N.C. 8:41 8:39 8:35 Camp MiVoiden, Hayden Lake, Idaho. Details: Collegedale, Tenn. 8:58 8:56 8:53 8:48 8:42 8:35 1993. (404) 434-5111. Huntsville, Ala. 8:03 8:01 7:58 7:53 7:47 7:40 Hispanic Camp Meeting-Sept. 3-4. Florida Inter- Jackson, Miss. 8:11 8:10 8:07 8:02 7:57 7:51 national University, Panther Arena, Miami. Speaker: Louisville, Ky. 9:10 9:07 9:03 8:57 8:51 8:43 Dr. Milton Peverini, Director La Voz De La Esperanza. Announcements Memphis, Tenn. 8:18 8:16 8:12 8:07 8:01 7:54 Details: (407) 644-5000. NEEDED: Names, addresses, and information on Miami, Fla. 8:16 8:15 8:13 8:10 8:06 8:01 Community Services Retreat-Sept. 10-12. Camp all former students, teachers, and principals for Montgomery, Ala. 7:56 7:54 7:51 7:47 7:42 7:35 Kulaqua. Mountain Terrace Junior Academy In Mountlake Nashville, Tenn. 8:07 8:05 8:02 7:56 7:51 7:43 Islander-Molasses Key Pathfinder Water Pro- Terrace, Washington. Also any old photos of the Orlando, Fla. 8:25 8:24 8:22 8:18 8:14 8:08 gram-Sept. 17-19. Details: (407) 644-5000. school from beginning to closing. Send to Yvonne Wilmington, N.C. 8:27 8:25 8:22 8:17 8:11 8:05 ATP Retreat-College/Young Adults Camp Meet- Fowler Bishop, PO Box 5128, Salem, OR 97304- ing-Sept. 23-26. Camp Kulaqua. 0128 or call (503) 364-1471. Gateway Jr. Academy (Leesburg-Eustis) 100th Great Lakes Adventist Academy Alumni Week- Anniversary Centennial-Oct. 3. Details: (800) end-Oct. 8, 9 is the reunion of graduates of STEWARD SHIP 552-8823. Aldelphian Academy, Grand Ledge Academy, Cedar e THOUGHT Marriage Commitment Seminar (Hispanic)-Oct. Lake Academy and Great Lakes Adventist Acad- 111 22-24. Camp Kulaqua. Preregistration required: emy. The honor year graduates for the weekend I believe the church is (407) 869-8106. are those from classes of 1943, 1953, and 1983. Sanford Meadows 73th Anniversary Celebration- The Alumni Association is requesting current names God's storehouse and the Oct. 24. and addresses for our data base so that the only safe place for the return of the Alumni Newsletter can be sent. tithe.... Each person has to settle this Georgia-Cumberland Attention all Veterans who attended Southern in in his own mind; however, I believe we Pathfinder Mission Challenge-July 11-26. Pine Collegedale, Tenn. Mark these dates on your should carefully consider the evidence, Ridge, S.D. calendar: October 28-31, Homecoming this year Language Arts Workshop-July 18-22. GCA. will be a special one recognizing the honor classes because if the church is God's house, Builders' Workshop-July 25. Cohutta Springs. (1913, 1923, 1933, 1943, 1953, 1963, 1968, we dare not attempt to substitute our Ministerial Retreat-July 25-28. Cohutta Springs. 1973, and 1983) and all who served in the armed own plans. "It is a very poor policy for Social Studies/Science-Health (Cycle IV & Se- forces-World War I through Desert Storm. A once- men to seek to improve on God's plan." ries B)-July 25-29. GCA. in-a-lifetime chance to meet old military friends School Registration-Aug. 8. and classmates. For more information, contact 9T, pg. 248. (To be continued) New Teacher Orientation-Aug. 9. Conference the Alumni Office at Southern College of Sev- Mel Rees Office. enth-day Adventists: (615) 238-2839.

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ACHATA, Virginia Ann, born Jan. 5, 1940, in Laurel, Md., and Charles E. Dortch of Smyrna, years. She is survived by one son, Maurice of Johnson City, Tenn., died May 18 in Chatta- Ga.; three grandchildren; and one great-grand- Longwood, Fla.; one daughter, Velma Todd of nooga, Tenn. She is survived by two daughters: child. Collegedale, Tenn.; two sisters: Hazel Alkire of Linda Spangler and Joann Achata, both of ELLIS, William H., Sr., 49, died March 20 in Collegedale, Tenn., and Dorothy Aitken of Win- Chattanooga; seven sons: William, Robert, Kingsland, Ga. He was a member of the Jack- ter Haven, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 13 great- Clifford, Jonathan, Benjamin, Michael and Daniel, sonville, Fla., First church. He is survived by his grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil- all of Chattanooga; one brother, William Arwood wife, Cinthia; two sons: William and Matthew; dren. of Johnson City; and five grandchildren. and one daughter, Kelly, all of Kingsland, Ga. PURCELL, Grace Iva, 99, was born in W.Va., BAILY, Delia E., died March 28. She was a GAUL, Camille Popolo, 83, died Feb. 17 in Jan. 8, 1894, and passed away April 19 in member of the Austell Grandview church. She Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of the Forest Savannah, Ga. She was a member of the Sa- is survived by five sons: James Massengale of Lake church, Apopka, Fla. She is survived by vannah First church. She is survived by a daughter- Douglasville, Ga., Travis Massengale of Lithia one son, Richard of Atlanta, Ga.; nine brothers in-law, Mary Beecher; and several grandchil- Springs, Ga., and E. G., Aaron and Billy Johnson and sisters; and two grandsons. dren and great-grandchildren. of Lithia Springs; one daughter, Evelyn Johnson GRAY, Bessie L., was born June 9, 1914, in RICHARDSON, Kathleen B., 81, born in of Lithia Springs; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great- Smithfield, Ga., died Feb. 24 in Tallahassee, grandchildren. Hall County, Ga., and died March 7 in Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of the Atlanta Belvedere Fla. She was a member of the Crawfordville, BANKS, Edward C., Ph.D., 85, born in Sa- church at the time of her death. Surviving are Fla., church. She is survived by three daugh- vannah, Ga., died March 24 in Apopka, Fla. He her daughter, Sandra Mason; stepson, Bill Fannin; ters: Ruby Murrell of Beaufort, S.C., Iris Siegler was a member of the Forest Lake church. He sisters: Ruth Arnold, Frances Vickery, and Mae of Jacksonville, Fla., and Eva Barfield of Talla- served the denomination as a pastor, college Fields; granddaughter, Dorothy Mason; and grand- hassee; one brother, Clyde Simpson of Lloyd, teacher, and seminary teacher for over 40 years. son, John Mason. Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchil- He is survived by his wife, Letah; two daughters: dren. HALE, Joan Davidson, 46, born in Jackson- Joyce Vogel and Carol Jean Tompkins of Apopka, RICHARDSON, Raymons, was born April 13, Fla.; one son, Jerry of Noblesville, Ind.; one ville, Fla., died March 9 in Jacksonville. She was a member of the Jacksonville First church. She 1923, in Clinton, Maine. He was a member of sister, Delia Lynd of Candler, N.C.; seven grand- the Crossville church. He is survived by his wife, children; and four great-grandchildren. is survived by her husband, Gary; two sons: Paul Edgar and Brian Edgar; two sisters: Joyce Nellie; and two sons: Dwight of Orlando, Fla., BASHAM, Arnold Lee, was born Sept. 20, Walters and Deborah Battersby, all of Jackson- and Dale of Kingsport, Tenn. 1934, and died April 10. He was the director of ville. SHIPP, Elizabeth Ellen, 65, born in Washing- maintenance for 17 years at Georgia-Cumberland ton, D.C., died March 28 in Sanford, Fla. She Academy. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; his HALL, Leighton T., 91, born in Marion County, Fla., died March 8 in Orlando, Fla. He was a was a member of the Forest Lake church in children: Mike, Nancy, and Cindy; and his par- Apopka, Fla. She is survived by her husband, ents, brothers and sisters. member of the Orlando Central church. He served the denomination for 37 years. He is survived by John W. of Deltona, Fla.; two sons: John E. of BAXTER, Savannah, 87, of Panama City died his wife, Pearl; two daughters: Helen Jeanne Deltona, and M. Lee of St. Claire Shores, Mich.; Dec. 30. Lippert of Longwood, Fla., and Rozann Reilly of two daughters: Joyce E. Bogwell and Elaine BERTRAM, Ina Louise, 72, born in Altamonte Springs, Fla.; two sisters: Lucille Jones Bandry of Deltona; two brothers: Bernard Dennison Westmorland, Kentucky, Jamaica, died April 2 and Josie Ilene Hall, both of Loma Linda, Calif.; of Ooltewah, Tenn., and C. Edwin Dennison of in Longwood, Fla. She was a member of the six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Deptford, N.J.; one sister, Bonnie E. Pfizenmayer of Deltona; and one grandchild. Altamonte Springs, Fla., church. She is survived HAMILTON, Marlin, 63, died March 31 in by two sons: Horace of Altamonte Springs, and Orlando, Fla. He was a member of the Orlando SMITH, Andrew, was born May 8, 1923, in Anthony of Detroit, Mich. Central church. He is survived by his wife, Reta; Middletown, N.Y., and died Feb. 19 in Collegedale, BRICKMAN, Theresa R., born Aug. 10, 1900, three sons: Steve, Marty, and Randall; three Tenn. He was a member of the Collegedale in Okeene, Okla., died Feb. 11 in Collegedale, daughters: Maria Windsor, Suzanne Peterson, church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Smith; Tenn. Survivors include a sister, Olivia Dean of both of Orlando, and Donna Walker of DeBary, three sons: Leroy of Arab, Ala., Wayne of Ringgold, Collegedale, Tenn.; two nieces: Adeline Hoffman Fla.; two brothers: Tom of Ala., and Carl of Ga., and Ed of Collegedale; one sister, Jean of Okeene, Okla., and LaVonta Burch of Layton, Orlando; and 10 grandchildren. Williams of Apison, Tenn.; two brothers: Edwin of Fayetteville, Ga., and Arthur of Adairsville, Utah; and one nephew, Troy Brickman of Enid, HUGHES, Edna L., 86, born in Grand Rapids, Okla. Ga.; five grandchildren, and stepfather, Walter Mich., died March 4 in Avon Park, Fla. She was Baker of Apison. CAMPBELL, Elvis, of Henderson, Ky., died a member of the Walker Memorial church in Jan. 20. He was a member of the Henderson Avon Park, Fla. She is survived by her husband, SMITH, Avis Signe, 77, born in Otsego Vil- church. Survivors are his wife, Margie; two sons: Leslie; three sons: Roy Snyder of Greeneville, lage, Mich., died Feb. 27 in Winter Haven, Fla. Harold and Allen; two brothers: Harry and Leon; Tenn., Richard Snyder of Avon Park, and George She was a member of the Winter Haven church. and four grandchildren. Snyder of Okeechobee, Fla.; three daughters: She is survived by one son, Marvin Smith. CARTER, John H., 80, of Springfield, Tenn., Marguerite Fairbanks of Benton Harbor, Mich., STUCKEY, ladle Ruth, 82, of Columbus, Ga., died April 21. He was a member of the Ridgetop Katherine Head of Alma, Mich., and Joyce Head died Feb. 26. She was a member of the Phenix church. He is survived by his wife, Sarah of Hartford, Mich.; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great- City, Ala., church. She is survived by her hus- Hutcherson Carter; one son; three daughters; grandchildren. band, Coy 0. Stuckey; a daughter, Donna Hodge; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. MATSON, Beulah S., was born Dec. 15, 1896, son, Don Stuckey; brother, Henry F. DuPriest; CAVANAUGH, Agnes J., 68, of Southport, and died May 3. Charles Matson of Orlando, two sisters, Minnie Darby and Mary Massey, all Fla., died March 20. She was a member of the Fla., is her survivor. She spent 32 years in of Columbus, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and seven Panama City church. She is survived by her denominational work in India and the United great-grandchildren. husband, L. Ford Cavanaugh of Southport; two States. TURNER, Walter R., 84, was born in sons: Richard of Orlando, Fla., and Glenn of MOBLEY, Wilma, 83, born in Palatka, Fla., Crawfordsville, Ind., and died Feb. 23 in Bradenton, Fla.; two daughters: Sandra died April 13 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a Georgetown, Tenn. He was a member of the Cavanaugh of Denver, Colo., and Sherry Wearner member of the Jacksonville First church. She is Birchwood church. He is survived by his wife, of Southport, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Louise Ward survived by one son, James Lucas of Jackson- Grace Schneider Turner; two sons: Russell of of Orlando; and eight grandchildren. ville. Georgetown, and John of West Lebanon, N.H.; CHENAULT, Carolyn Ann, of Ridgetop, Tenn., OFT, Lynnette Lohman, 94, died Feb. 10 in and one daughter, Bonnie Miles of Santee, S.C. died Oct. 26. She is survived by two daughters: Avon Park, Fla. She was a member of the Walker WEIR, Irvin Marshall, 85, born in Loma Linda, Debbie Glover and Cynthia Warren Hix; her Memorial church in Avon Park. She is survived Calif., died April 13 in Longwood, Fla. He was mother, Frances Baker; two brothers; one sister; by four grandchildren: Milo Oft, Daryl Oft, Krystal a member of the Pacific Union College church. and six grandchildren. Bishop and Twila McKinney; and nine great- He is survived by one son, Olavi E. of San CLARK, Kenneth Lee, 35, born in Waterloo, grandchildren. Diego, Calif.; three stepsons: Bruce Blakely of N.Y., died March 3 in Dennison, Tex. He was a PEEL, Tambra Lynn Barnett, Riverside, Calif., James Blakely of Bowie, Md., member of the Homestead, Fla., church. He is 33, was born in Takoma Park, Md., and Larry Blakely of Troutdale, Ore.; one daugh- survived by two sons: Kenneth and Kristopher; and died Feb. 13 in McDonald, ter, Delpha Lopez of Longwood, Fla.; one brother, one daughter, Kathryn, all of Sherman, Tex.; Tenn. She was a member of the Howard of Heladsberg, Calif.; one sister, Velma five brothers: Scott, Robert, Richard, Randall, Ladd Springs church. Survivors Cook of Sun City, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; and all of Homestead, and James of Miami, Fla.; include her son, Christopher; 15 great-grandchildren. three sisters: Brenda of Homestead, Vicki Koger parents, Harold and Dottie Barnett WILSON, Everell C., 87, born in Woodstock, of Turner, Ore., and Pamela Hardin of Lake of McDonald, Tenn.; and two broth- Maine, died April 23 in Orlando, Fla. He was a Worth, Fla. ers: Terry Barnett of Cleveland, member of the Kress Memorial church in Winter DILDY, Mary Dortch, 85, was born in Nash- Tenn., and Scott Barnett of Gruetli- Park, Fla. He is survived by his wife Elsie of ville, Tenn., and died April 2 in Douglas, Ga. Laager, Tenn. Winter Park, Fla.; two sons: Eldred and Melvin She was a member of the Grandview church in PRUSIA, Ruth Emma, 86, born in Neb., died of West Paris, Maine; two daughters: Merlene Austell, Ga. She is survived by one son, Don of June 7 in Apopka, Fla. She was a member of Ising of DeBary, Fla., and Coralie Villalba of Tulare, Calif.; one daugher, Nancy Davis of the Florida Living Retirement Center church in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; and 10 Douglasville; two brothers: Howard L. Dortch of Apopka. She was a church school teacher for 17 great-grandchildren.

26 ■ Southern Tidings July, 1993 loving Savior . . . I am very opti- mistic about life, and I'm willing to make the most of it," says Marye. Seeing Baptized a Seventh-day Advent- ist in 1981, Marye credits her knowledge of the love of God to the work of Christian Record Serv- ices and does not feel "particu- Clearly larly handicapped in God's king- dom." She stated to a CRS em- ployee, "Your camping program has provided me with hope. I was iso- Because of her visual impairment, Marye lated before as a visually handi- Goodrich must keep her eyes close to the capped person. Handicaps will hold Through page. us back unless we learn to work with them. I truly question if I would be where I am today if it weren't for Christian Record Services." Waxed hat is not quite clear. Try the Christian Record is committed to next lens. It still seems a helping handicapped people real- little blurry. Have you expe- ize the great goals they can ac- rienced something similar complish and receive the everlast- while visiting the eye doctor? The ing gospel through the CRS Bible Paper doctor tries to find the best lens school, Spirit of Prophecy and other to make your vision clear and sharp. books, 10 Christ-centered maga- What if the blurred vision doesn't zines, Bible studies, and other by Valerie Stricker go away? special programs for those with Born legally blind from a degen- disabilities. erative condition (which is pres- "You can help the ministry of ently in remission), Marye Goodrich CRS through a number of ways," McKeeney is totally blind in one says Clarence E. Hodges, president eye and has 20/1,000 vision in of CRS. "First, your prayers are her good eye. She says it is like needed. Second, refer blind, deaf, looking through waxed paper. and those with physical disabili- Marye was nicknamed Sherlock ties to CRS. Third, consider be- 20 years ago, after attending Na- coming an area representative." tional Camps for Blind Children "Another need is for your finan- (NCBC), a program of Christian cial support," he said. "This min- Record Services. She was dubbed istry could win more souls to Christ that because she used a magnify- if more funds were available to ing glass to help her read. "It (camp) provide sectarian services. Won't was the best thing that ever hap- you become a part of this church pened to me, because that's where ministry so that more blind, deaf, I learned about the Lord; that's and other people with disabilities where I learned a great many will be found in that number?" things." Funds will help Christian Record Marye strives to reach the goals provide other blind, deaf, and and challenges she has laid be- physically handicapped people with fore her. Waxed-paper vision hasn't materials such as the Review in stood in her way. She has a B.S. braille, and the Sabbath school in fine and applied arts, with a lessons in braille, on cassette, on concentration in illustration. After disc, and in easy English for the she had earned that degree, her hearing-impaired. In July CRS is vision deteriorated to such a point collecting its annual offering. Please that she changed her course of place your gift in a tithe envelope study and in 1987 earned an M.A. and mark it "Christian Record in counseling and psychology. She Services," or send your gift to 4444 is currently working as a social South 52nd Street, Box 6097, worker at the Franklin Perkins Lincoln, Nebraska 68506; or call School for the mentally retarded (402) 488-0981 or (402) 488-1902 in Massachusetts. (TDD). If you know of someone Her hobbies include drawing, who is interested in receiving free water-skiing, canoeing, hiking, services, please contact Christian camping, and good Christian fel- Record at the address or phone lowship. She currently holds the numbers listed above. Ell world title for women's partially sighted division in wake crossing, Baptized in 1981, Marye received a bachelor's tricks and jumping (water-skiing), Valerie L. Stricker is assistant to degree in fine and applied arts from Atlantic and the 1991 World Trophy for the president of Christian Record Union College. the Disabled. "Because I have a Services, Inc.

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in baptisms was under district leader Alfredo and Arely Gonzalez. the Message The top conference in sales and baptisms was Florida. Among the FHES literature evan- gelists, Eugene Anthony reported by John Gardner Osborne, district leader, was rec- the highest district leader sales, ognized for the highest percent- with Stanley Robinson of South age gain, 50 percent, among dis- Atlantic in second place. Teresa ome Health Education tricts for the Southern Union. Martin reported the highest bap- Service (HHES) and Family The top LE in sales were Gilberto tismal count with 38. Health Education Service and Silvanira Borges from Florida South Central reported $556,000 (F1-1E3) final reports are in Conference. Top LE in baptisms in sales with 85 baptisms. South H Atlantic boasted $350,000 in sales for 1992. were Fausto and Eloina Rodriguez Gulf States reported the highest of Florida. Top district in sales was and 75 baptisms. Southeastern percentage gain for HHES. Joey led by Lonnie Kerbs. Top district announced $305,000 in sales and 100 baptisms. As Southern Union literature evangelists, they consistently re- mind themselves of the advice given them at the last convention in workshops such as How to Con- tinually Stay Close to the Lord, How We Encourage Each Other, How to Make Collecting Fun, Stay- ing Healthy Despite the Schedule, and Managing Personal Finances. They are reminded of the sharing times, the inspirational moments, and the encouraging words shared during the divine service. Many literature evangelists are planning now for the retreat which will take place in December. An opportunity will once again be William Geary, Georgia-Cumberland presented for education, fellowship, president, and Lonnie Kerbs. and inspiration among fellow work- Eugene Anthony ers. Until then, the Southern Union Robert Smith, South Atlantic's pub- LEs will continue to work the field lishing director, and Teresa Martin. making it ripe for the harvest. El

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32 ■ Southern Tidings July, 1993 first conference-wide Lay Soul- winner Convention held in Novem- ber 1991 at Oakwood College. McCoy (left), Browne, and Bardu, the new officers of South Several new programs were added Central Conference. Isaac Lester to the youth program of the con- ference. Two of the most popular are the annual youth summit and surer, and George the annual singles retreat. Pearson, respon- Dana Edmond requested a camp sible for steward- site, assistant youth directors, and ship, reported re- additional office help for the AYS cord gains in tithe department. Each of his requests and offerings in spite were voted by the constituency. of the difficult eco- To quote the May issue of his LI nomic struggle the na- newsletter to youth leaders, "The e (If tion has experienced. people of this conference gave us The tithe increased from the go-ahead to do the things we by R. S. Norman, HI $5,690,850 in 1990 to $6,915,854 asked. Now we must deliver. . . . in 1992. The three-year total was With your help and God's, they are he theme, "To God Be the $18,830,456. The following going to get it." Nathaniel Higgs Glory," was a fitting praise churches reported tithe gains reach- reported advances in several ar- for the ways we had seen ing totals over $100,000 or more: eas of the conference educational God work during the past Oakwood College, Huntsville First, program. First, Eula Washington was three years when more than 1,000 Riverside Chapel, Magazine Street, called to serve as associate super- delegates gathered at the Oak- New Life, and South Park. intendent of education and class- wood College church Sunday, May William Smith and his winning team room supervisor. 23, 1993, for the 20th Constituency of literature evangelists reported Secondly, Oakwood Elementary Session of the South Central Con- $1,377,873 dollars in cash sales moved into a new 5,000-square- ference. The ministers and evan- which is a 68.40 percent gain over foot building—the first of a three- gelists reported more than 2,832 the period ending in 1990. In fact, phase project that will include a baptisms for the period, increas- the South Central team holds the gymnasium, cafeteria and a sepa- ing the membership from 20,464 distinction of reporting the second rate building for grades 9-12. to 23,245. This represents a 13.84 highest sales at the North American The conference also placed large percent increase in membership. Division Family Health Education Ser- sums of money into education The combined baptismal report vice Convention in December of 1992. during this triennium. A total of of the three conference evange- The South Central Conference ar- $1,914,163 was given in appro- lists—Timothy Lewis, Joseph Jones, chives was voted into existence Sep- priations for K-12 education and and Earl E. Cleveland—represented tember 1990 and formally opened more than one million dollars was more than 1,900 baptisms. Though January 11, 1993. It is believed to be given to Oakwood College. This he is retired, Cleveland baptized a the first local conference-level ar- does not include large sums given record-breaking 200 in Nashville chives in the denomination. It houses to South Central students at Oak- during his 1990 crusade. Never the papers of South Central, its wood and in medical school in the before has any Seventh-day Ad- churches and institutions. Among form of scholarships. ventist evangelist baptized this the records there is the Regional A number of changes in the ad- many in Nashville. Conference Presidents' Collection. ministration of the conference were Three pastors, J. R. Bell, Pat Some of the programs sponsored voted at this session. Charles E. Dudley, Vincent, and Eric C. Ward, reported as a result of the archives are an who led the conference from a more than 225 baptisms. annual Black SDA History Semi- membership of 4,716 in 56 Eight new congregations were pre- nar, the South Central Conference churches with 19 pastors, to 23,245 sented for acceptance into the History Society, the Nashville Black members in 137 churches with sisterhood of churches. These con- SDA History Tour, and a Black SDA more than 60 pastors, was replaced gregations are in Chattanooga, History Packet which is distributed by the former executive secretary, Tennessee; Greenwood, Florida; to teachers for use during Black Joseph W. McCoy. McCoy has spent Radcliff, Kentucky; and Edwards, History Month. most of his ministry in South Central Mississippi. Two churches at Ripley Led by Laura Smith since 1988, and has many ideas for the future and Corinth, Mississippi, were es- the women's ministries department of the conference. Benjamin Browne tablished by Donnell Morgan who conducted two Christian women's was voted to serve as the execu- established three congregations retreats during this triennial period, tive secretary. Seth Bardu was during this triennial period and a and helped to organize upwards of voted to replace Fred N. Crowe who total of four since he began to 100 women's groups in the local now serves as an auditor. Former work in South Central five years churches. One of the highlights of Magazine Street church pastor Isaac ago. The third congregation was women's ministries has been Lester was voted an associate di- turned over to the Gulf States women's day which is held on the rector in the church ministries Conference. Robert Mann brought final Friday of camp meeting. department in charge of Sabbath two congregations, Courtland and Under the leadership of Harold school. All other departmental Valhermosa, Alabama, into being. L. Cleveland, Sr., 5,000 Training directors were returned to office. Two other congregations that were Light Bearers books were reprinted Four women, Mary Pulliam of Bir- waiting for organization at the time and used as part of a massive mingham, Mary B. Quick of Pratt- of the session are Gurley, and training program that was con- ville, Lula Tate-Lewis of Lexington, Guntersville which were started ducted by the pastors in every and Lou Pearson of Nashville, now under the leadership of Ward. district. The local church training serve on the executive commit- Fred N. Crowe, conference trea- program was followed up by the tee. To God Be the Glory!

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riced new cars lately? Ten and 20-thousand dollar price tags are common. And then depreciation im- Southern's semi-rural location is a priceless mediately sets in. asset which encourages observation of the Priced colleges lately? Looked natural world. These ornithology students at value? Looked at values, and are watching birds with Edgar Grundset. the way a Christian education in- creases in value as time goes on? Availability of financial aid is an- dollar sign in assessing value. They other thing to look at when you're see the Christian friends, the teach- thinking about college costs. Eighty ers, the smoke-free classrooms, the percent of the students at South- balanced program, the encourage- Southern College enrolls about 1500 stu- ern receive some financial aid. ment toward service to others rather dents, 80 percent of whom receive financial Based on recent statistics, 50 than self-serving. They see it as an aid, the amount varying with family resources. percent of the students receive important step toward an eternity federal financial aid—loans, grants, of learning. or college work-study funding. To suit the varied financial situ- Many people overestimate the ations of families, Southern has cost of college. And many do not several payment plans—Cash in realize that Southern's tuition is Advance, Contract for Monthly Pay- about the lowest among Adventist ments, and Tuition Guaranteed Plan. colleges in North America, as much The Cash in Advance Plan esti- as $2,000 less than some. mates the total charges for tuition Students at private four-year col- (minimum 6 hours), room, and leges in1991-92 faced average tui- board for a semester. This total is tion and fees of $10,017 per year. paid in cash at registration. The Meanwhile, tuition was about 30 student is then given a three per- percent lower at Southern College. cent discount for the semester or Even now, two years later, Southern five percent discount for the year. is holding its tuition just under $8,000. For parents who want to lock in Food, rent, and books are costs a lower tuition rate, the Tuition Some graduates find it difficult to say which that could be the same—or more— Guaranteed Plan provides for tu- means more to their lives over time: The regardless of where a student goes ition to remain the same for four friendships developed with other Christian to school—or doesn't go to school. years. It is based on the tuition young people or their solid career prepara- tion at a college where classes are fairly It is said that scientific knowl- rate at the time of the first con- small and teachers really care. edge doubles roughly every five tract. Participating families prepay years. This is part of the answer to the total estimated cost for the why education costs have risen year, including room and board since the previous generation was and any other fees which may apply. in college. New academic tools, com- Student earnings are then paid in puters, and so on, are not optional cash throughout the year. Monthly frills in today's educational setting. payment of charges exceeding the A recent Gallup Poll found that estimated costs will prevent can- 56 percent of all college gradu- cellation of the contract. Only the ates thought a college education tuition rate is guaranteed, not the was worth more than its price and rates for room and board. another 23 percent thought it was Many students pay educational worth its price. expenses in installments on a A college diploma has been monthly basis. Tuition is divided calculated to be worth $1,039 a in thirds, charged August, Septem- month in extra pay. A Census Bu- ber, and October for first semes- reau study reports that "on the ter; January, February, and March average, people with a bachelor's for second semester. degree earn $2,116 a month, while Anyone who wishes more informa- No price can be put on the opportunity to high school graduates earn only tion about investing in the future through worship God and grow in a personal rela- $1,077 monthly." Christian education at Southern Col- tionship with Christ. Mingling with College- Most students at Southern—and lege may call 1-800-SOUTHERN (1-800- dale church members, students Join them 768-8437). in song. their parents—look beyond the

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ting years of dedicated service as the South Central Conference president span 311/2 years. The conference grew Volume 86, No. 7 July, 1993 in membership from 4,716 to 23,245 Official Organ of the Southern Union during his administration. He also served Conference of Seventh-day Adventists the conference with distinction as a SOUTHERN UNION member of several committees in the CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Union, Division, and General Confer- 3978 Memorial Drive ence levels. Mall Address • P.O. Box 849 • Decatur, Georgia 30031 Spring Constituency Meetings Telephone (404) 299-1832 Charles Dudley President M. D. GORDON Two conference constituency meet- joined the Seventh-day Secretary W. D. SUMPTER ings were held in the Southern Union Adventist Church in Treasurer R. P. CENTER this spring. In Gulf States the session 1937 while living in Undertreasurer L. D. BEERS, JR was held at Bass Memorial Academy Departments South Bend, Indiana, Association Treasurer LARRY L. DAVIS where James Greek, president, Donald despite the fact that Assistant ARDITH A. BEERS Eckenroth, secretary, and Marvin Glantz his parents were Church Growth RON HALVORSEN along with all the departmental direc- among the founders of Church Ministries (Adults), ASI . . W. M. ABBOTT, JR. Children, Stewardship 0. J. McKINNEY, JR. tors were reelected. the A.M.E. Zion Meth- Youth, Pathfinders, Family Life . . A. R. WILLIAMSON South Central Conference constitu- odist Church in that Civilian Chaplain LESTER RILEA ency convened in the Oakwood Col- city. It's interesting to Communication Marketing MARTIN BUTLER lege church. Joseph McCoy was elected note that Fred Crowe was the pastor Publications OLSON PERRY president, Benjamin Browne, secretary, of the South Bend church at that time. Sign Engineer . DANNY L. McDONALD and Seth Bardu, treasurer, with all the After Dudley completed his high Computer Services ROGER M. PARKER departmental directors reelected. school education he enrolled in Oak- Associate THOMAS F. WORTHEN Associate RAYMOND EARLE Joseph McCoy began his ministry in wood College as a theology major. At Dental J. GLEN LINEBARGER 1967 in Paducah, Kentucky. lie has Oakwood he sang in the Oakwood Associate ROBERT W. ADDISON College quartet which traveled around Education K. JAMES EPPERSON pastored in Greenville, Mississippi; Elementary NORWIDA A. MARSHALL Lexington, Kentucky; Macon, Georgia; the country as ambassadors of good- Secondary DONALD L. WEATHERALL and Houston, Texas. In 1978 he re- will for the college. In 1947 he gradu- Evangelism DENNIS ROSS, JR. ated. Health/Temperance ALLAN R. WILLIAMSON turned to South Central as director of Inner City . W. D. SUMPTER youth ministries, then conference ex- Dudley pastored in Knoxville, Ten- Medical JOE S. CRUISE ecutive secretary in 1984. nessee; Greenville and Montgomery, Associate HAROLD W. MOODY Alabama; Jackson and Memphis, Ten- Associate CHARLESETTA SHELTON McCoy, originally Ministerial 0. J. McKINNEY, JR. from New Orleans, is nessee; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty L. A. STOUT a product of Christian Dallas, Texas. In 1962 he became Publishing B. J BECKWORTti education having re- president of South Central. litIES Treasurer GERALD R. BIETZ FHES T. R. SMITH ceived his training lie developed a practice of visiting Adventist Book Centers DOUG ANDERSON through the Adventist every church in the conference annu- Trust Services STEWART J. CROOK system from elemen- Women's Ministries EVIE VANDEVERE ally. lie was instrumental in launching tary school through the Inner City Ministry, conference- Local Conference Directory Oakwood College, then sponsored public housing on a large CAROLINA-Kenneth R. Coonley, president; Ronald Schmidt, Andrews University in scale, and infiltration evangelism. secretary; W. Benny Moore, treasurer; 6000 Conference 1969. His hobbies include research, pho- Drive (P.O. Box 25848), Charlotte, North Carolina 28212. lie enjoys pursuing relevant soul- tography, and writing. Telephone (704) 535-6720. Adventist Book Center- winning methods, studying the devel- Telephone (704) 535.6728. Dudley is married to the former Etta FLORIDA-O. 0. Graham, president; H. Lewis Hendershot, opment of the African-American Ad- Maycock. They have three children. secretary; R. L. Walden, treasurer; 655 N. Wymore Rd., ventist community, and participating Winter Park, FL 32789-2865 (P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL in sports activities such as baseball, Fred Crowe also received deep ap- 32790-2626). Telephone (407) 644-5000. Adventist Book walking, and cycling. He is married to preciation for his years of faithful service Center-Telephone (407) 644-4255, (800) 765-6955. the former Judith Lane Bryant and they as conference treasurer. GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND-W. A. Geary, president; A. M. Long, have three daughters. secretary; Errol Eder, treasurer; 1.75 at Highway 156 (P.O. Box 12000), Calhoun, Georgia 30703.7001. Telephone Charles Dudley was honored with a (706) 829-7951. Adventist Book Center -P.O. Box V, standing ovation for his tremendous Collegedale, TN 37315. Telephone (615) 396-2814. service as president. His record-set- President, Southern Union Conference GULF STATES-James 0. Greek, president; Don Eckenroth, secretary; Marvin Glantz, treasurer; 6450 Atlanta Highway (P.O. Box 240249; Zip: 36124-0249), Montgomery, Ala- bama 36117. Telephone (205) 272-7493. Adventist Book Center-(205) 272-6450, (800) 467-6450. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE--R. R. liallock, president;John Fowler, secretary; Douglas A. Hilliard, treasurer; 850 Conference Dr., Goodiettsville, Tennessee 37072 (P.O. Box 1088, Sta" Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088. Telephone (615) 859-1391. Adventist Book Center-Telephone (815) 859-1125. Editor OLSON PERRY SOUTHATLANTIC-Ralph P. Peay, president; C. B. Preston, Editorial Assistant JOCELYN A. MEJIAS secretary; Eugene Mason, treasurer; 294 Hightower Road, N. Consulting Editor MARTIN BUTLER W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318. Telephone (404) 792-0535. Morris Brown Station, Box 92447, Atlanta, Georgia 30314. Circulation GRACE DAVIS Adventist Book Center-Telephone (404) 792-0535. Production ALLEN J. OLSEN SOUTH CENTRAL-C. E. Dudley, president; J. W. McCoy, secre- Design and Layout THE COLLEGE PRESS ART DEPT. tary; F. N. Crowe, treasurer; 715 Young's Lane (P.O. Box 24936), Nashville, Tennessee 372024936. Telephone (615) Contributing Editors 226-6500. Adventist Book Center--(205) 262-3070. Carolina - RON QUICK R. STEPHEN NORMAN III - South Central SOUTHEASTERN-Jackson Doggette, president; R. R. Brown, Florida - CYNTHIA KURTZHALS ROY R. BROWN - Southeastern secretary; Robert Patterson, treasurer;180 North Westmonte Georgia-Cumberland - DON LIVESAY JANE MARIE ALLEN - Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (P. 0. 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