AUGUST 2004

Joseph Hinson: A So A Legacy of Healing...

Educators Delivering GREAT Education GORDON L. RETZER Southern Union President

He Stood in Front of the Screen

At the Georgia-Cumberland Conference camp meeting this see you in heaven." He returned home and never said anything year, I told the story of Mr. Magboo who, after years of choos- to his wife of his inner thoughts. ing to live apart from Jesus, came back to Christ through the The first night of NET '96, as his wife was going out the preaching of Mark Finley during the 1996 satellite evangelistic door to her car, he started out with her and just got in the car. meeting, NET '96. He attended every meeting. When Mark Finley gave the invita- These meetings, up-linked in Orlando, Florida, were down- tion for people to come forward, making a decision to join the linked at the Agana Heights church, in Guam. The church was Seventh-day Adventist Church, he got up and stood in front of packed every night. So it was that, a few weeks after those the screen. I watched with my own eyes the reward of patience meetings concluded, I happened to be in Guam and participated as his former academy Bible teacher, now retired, buried this in the greatest of baptismal celebrations. strong man in baptism, December 22, 1996. And, there was his The candidate was a strong Guamanian man in his 60s, and wife, after years of praying and waiting, wiping the tears and his story brought tears of joy to the crowd gathered on the beach salt water from his eyes. that Sabbath afternoon. You see, he had been raised by a faithful Imagine my surprise when, after my sermon at the Geor- Seventh-day Adventist mother who had worked hard to put him gia-Cumberland camp meeting, this very lady came up front through the Seventh-day Adventist Academy in Guam. But, he to talk with Cheryl and me. She was in Tennessee visiting her chose to leave God and the Church. He chose separation. He son. She said her husband had died, but she expected to see him married an Adventist girl, and while he supported her choice to when Jesus comes, and she thanked me for telling the story to be faithful to God and His church, he showed no interest. encourage others. While Cheryl and I lived in Guam, we noticed his wife We all have another opportunity this year to pray for sup- would always be in church with her grown son, never complain- port and invite friends to NET 2004, which will be up-linked ing but always asking for prayer for her husband. For years his from Baltimore this time with one of the great preachers of the mother and his wife waited and prayed. The summer of 1996 he Church. Walter Pearson, speaker/director of Breath of Life, will got word that his mother, who lived in the US, was very ill, and be the evangelist. This event, broadcast around the world, takes he flew to her side. She was nearing death, and all she said to place October 2-30. I sure hope your church will be a part of her son was, "I don't know how it will happen, but I believe I'll this evangelistic opportunity.

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NEWS PAGE 3 • SOUTH ATLANTIC Carolina 4 FEATURE Florida 10 Joseph Hinson: A Soldier of Georgia-Cumberland 12 the Cross Gulf States 14 Kentucky-Tennessee 16 PAGE 8 • ADVENTIST HEALTH South Atlantic 18 SYSTEM FEATURE South Central 20 A Legacy of Healing Con- Oakwood College 22 tinues at Jellico Community Southern Adventist University 23 Hospital by Christy Elliott

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CLOCR JOSCpb blINSON A So(dieR or the C1zoss oseph Hinson never ran from struggles. He faced and over- Once his heart was right with God, he continued a single- came them from the moment he entered this life, May 27, minded pursuit of his other love in life, Carolyn Lucille Thomas. J1925—at the old country homestead just outside Cheraw, This young Baptist missionary-in-training at Shaw University in South Carolina, where he lived his life serving his country and Raleigh, North Carolina, had no intent to become a Seventh-day his God—to when he left this life, March 11, 2004, still entrust- Adventist, to pursue studies at Oakwood College ("Where on ing his soul to life eternal. earth is Huntsville, Joe?"), or certainly to marry the man God Joe spent a happy boyhood growing up on the family farm, converted from street-wise slickster to one who would deliver under the watchful eyes of his grandparents, Tom and Rebecca the gospel in his own distinct, booming voice as an Adventist Hinson, and his mother, Bertha Hinson Thomas. He spent days minister. God had other plans. of uninterrupted mischief with cousins: Tillman (Nap), Sam, The union that began June 20, 1954, lasted almost 50 Thornell, Robert, William (Jimmy), years. Their partnership in ministry and Alice (Nickey). As a schoolboy, spanned 19 churches; eight church he also took joy in solving arithmetic building projects; 20 years of confer- problems at the blackboard. He tucked ence departmental work in Sabbath the problem-solving skills away for use school, community service, and throughout his life—ones that would personal ministries; and another great serve him well. love in Joe's life, 35 evangelistic cam- By the time Joe reached his middle paigns. They offered the same gospel teens, World War II was raging. He that changed their lives in tent meet- was old enough for Uncle Sam's Army. ings, summer by summer, year after After basic training, Corporal Joseph year, stretching from south Florida Hinson shipped out from Lake Pont- to the heart of North Carolina. They chatrain, Louisiana, to serve in a supply served in every South Atlantic state, unit in England and France. and worked with every South Atlantic Years later, he shared vivid memo- president over a course of 43 years. ries of terrible conditions after bomb- Along the way, they gave life to ings, the desperate struggles so many and lavished love on three daughters, citizens faced, especially the hunger Kyna Diane, Lisa Evett, and Marla of children, and how the Allies sought Faye. They happily embraced Marla's to relieve them. He also recounted his husband, Walter (Skoog) Fordham, great fun at a Bob Hope/USO show III, as a beloved son, and they became (also attended by then Corporal Ralph Skoog's "Captain and His Lady." Hairston), and the exuberant V-Day After a major heart attack and celebration he enjoyed with thousands by-pass surgery during the 1996 in Marseilles, France. The Great War Centennial Olympics in Atlanta, Joe's ended. The prayers of his faithful mother life would never be the same. A stroke and family welcomed him safely home. in 1997 left more impairment. Al- Joe returned to live with his moth- though retired, still he lived, he loved, er, his Uncle James and Aunt Mary he shared, he inspired, he taught. He Hinson, and cousin, Jimmy, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. printed and distributed tracts, whenever he could, "like the Now he was a seasoned veteran, a man shaped by war, wise to leaves of autumn." the ways of the world—and the streets. His country had won He was generous with wisdom; offerings for any good this war. His deck was stacked. Joe was ready to savor victory cause on this earth; quick, ever ready humor; and broad smiles. and live "the good life." God's significance in his heart was slim He had no time for strife, confusion, or harsh, non-redemptive to none. But, God had other plans. criticism. At the end, he offered quiet farewells, quiet strength, By divine providence, Elder and Mrs. E.E. Cleveland came few demands, and strong faith. to Winston-Salem, pitched a tent, preached the gospel, and Elder Hinson was a committed Christian, beloved and watched God ignite hundreds of lives. Joe was no exception. devoted husband, precious Father, stalwart family patriarch, His internal struggles were short-lived. His conversion from faithful friend, compassionate pastor, fearless evangelist, trust- worldly-wise veteran to humble child of God was complete, and worthy leader, good neighbor, relentless golfer, flawless mimic, this spirit never left him. seasoned veteran in God's army: Soldier of the Cross.

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CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

Heritage Sabbath in the

Cataloochee Pictured are most of the 28 graduates of the Revelation Prophecy Seminar held at the Sharon church in Charlotte every week for the past 24 weeks. Attendance at the seminar averaged 25 to 30 participants each week, with six to nine guests. This Valley is the third such series conducted at Sharon in the past three years. BY FLORIE ROGERS

For the second year of an intend- ed annual May weekend outing, the Asheville North church celebrated a church heritage service in the historic Evangelis :with a Twist Palmer Chapel in the Cataloochee Valley. To fully enjoy their weekend of camping and/or a Sabbath of old- Only three years ago mid-week meet- in-the-blank lessons from Seminars Un- time worship, food, and fellowship, ings were poorly attended in the Charlotte limited, powerful visuals coordinate with many dressed in 1800s clothing to Sharon church. Today, they have become the answers in each lesson and create an make the service reminiscent of times a vibrant evangelistic outreach to both innovative learning environment. gone by. members and non-members, alike. What This weekly format for evangelism, For many years the Cataloochee changed? facilitated by a lay-person, demonstrates Valley was the largest settlement in Ellie Green, a lay-pastor assistant, three advantages: The multiple-week the Smoky Mountains, with about 200 began an evangelistic outreach three years format allows participants time to digest buildings nestled in this peaceful and ago, with a verse-by-verse study through the information and carefully consider picturesque valley. While few of the the book of Revelation. This was followed how it impacts their lives. It provides time original structures remain, the area by a Daniel Prophecy Seminar that ran and opportunities to become friends with is still considered North Carolina's for 34 weeks. Thirty-two completed the the attendees, socializing them into many Cades Cove. An experimental herd of course, 15 of which were guests. church activities. Using a lay-instructor elk can be seen grazing in the mead- This year the church hosted a Rev- shows participants that they don't have ows in the cool of the evening. elation Prophecy Seminar, which ran to be Biblical scholars to understand the The National Park Service bought for 24 weeks. Twenty-six graduates and truths of the Bible. the land and now maintains the old four guests received their certificates of People outside the Carolina Confer- homes, barns, school, and chapel. completion in a graduation ceremony on ence have heard of this new format, and The Palmer Chapel was built around Sabbath, February 14, 2004. now similar evangelistic programs are 1860, and was then remodeled and Several baptisms have been the fruit opening in their churches. If you are updated around 1929. of this new, creative evangelistic ap- interested in conducting a lay-led weekly proach. What makes it different? Anyone evangelistic series, you may contact Ellie can conduct these evangelistic meetings. Green at [email protected]. With Powerpoint presentations and fill-

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Westminster Adventurers fourth year winners receive their award: Carlee Cline (left), Sarah Preciado, Stanley Knight, April Ball, Kelly Courtney and Wanda Ball, club leader. Westminster Adventurers Earn "Club of the Year" BY EL AS CANDC)VAL Jesus is the Solution BY CHERYL PERRY

The Charlotte Spanish church invited church pastor, and Bullon went to visit Westminster, S.C., Adventurer Alejandro Bullon, pastor, to have a reap- a member, Mary Castro, who had been Club received the "Club of the Year" ing series from June 2-5, 2004. Since last in the hospital for six months. A stroke award on June 12, 2004. Stanley year, members have been preparing the had paralyzed half of her body. They Knight, Carolina Conference youth soil. They began having Bible studies in found her seated in a wheelchair and her director, presented the award to the their homes-18 homes in total—plus, husband sitting next to her. He is not club. The Westminster club earned the church hired four Bible workers to an Adventist and never wanted to go to this special award by completing all invite people to offer Bible studies in church. It didn't matter how many times requirements for the four years they their own homes. his wife invited him, he refused to go. have been active. The first night, the church was Pastor Bullon offered to pray for her, and Knight presented the sermon packed. There were when he finished, he during the morning worship service. more than 300 visi- looked Mary's hus- This was followed by a dinner to tors. The gymnasium band directly in the honor the Adventurers. Knight then was set to hold 600 eye and told him: offered ideas and answered questions people, and a closed "Rogelio, I see that about plans for restarting a Pathfinder circuit television was you are a good man. Club. Many members are eager to help installed in the gym God has plans for make this happen, as they have seen with a large screen. you. Tonight I want the positive influence a program like The main auditori- to see you at church." this has on the children. um was reserved for Rogelio answered: As the meal ended, children scur- visitors. Seventh-day "I'll do what I can." ried to change into their uniforms Adventist members from the area were That night Rogelio came to church for the program to follow. The music advised to use the gym facilities. for the first time. Everything was new for began as heads and cameras turned Each evening, Bullon made an altar him, but the Holy Spirit touched his heart. towards the back of the sanctuary to call, and many people came forward. When the altar call was made, there were watch the processional march. Each People were touched and moved by tears of joy in his eyes as he sprang to his child took her place as they sang and the sacrifice made by Jesus. Some of feet and proclaimed that he wished to be recited pledges. them had tears in their eyes—tears of baptized. That night he was baptized along This year it was a club of all girls: repentance and joy as they walked to with 72 others. His wife was allowed to Kelly Courtney, April Ball, Sarah the altar. leave the hospital and come to church to Preciado, Samantha Cook, and Carlee One afternoon Pastor Sandoval, rejoice along with the angels. Cline.

AUGUST 2004 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 5 Educators Deliverin Great Education

designed to provide relevant connections to real life concepts with practical, hands-on application. Students acquire skills for a successful future and are prepared for a meaningful life of service and outreach.

Through masterful instruction, by educators who pursue ongoing professional development and apply research-based strategies to honor the learning styles of individual students. We Adventist g are committed to preparing students academically and for a joyful life of service.

Promoting Seventh-day Adventist Christian principles through education that is relevant to real hie is the hest way to empower our youth. our Church. and our world.

The Adventist EDGE is a Southern Union initiative for the comprehensive improvement of Adventist education, and sets the course for excellence in all areas. Through ongoing assessment, because teachers and schools are successful Our vision is to restore the Southern Union when students succeed. Students' success is constituents' confidence, commitment, and measured, not only with traditional methods, passion for Adventist education, and increase but also with demonstration, portfolios, projects, student enrollment by 30 percent within five self-assessments, peer assessments, rubrics, years, by delivering GREAT education. simulations, and student-led conferences.

The Adventist EDGE is a call to action Through outstanding customer service, that will deliver GREAT education through such as telephones answered by a helpful and quality academics and co-curricular activities courteous person. All calls are promptly returned, that have a consistent spiritual foundation. as communication between teachers and parents Based on Seventh-day Adventist Christian is timely and constructive. The school atmosphere philosophy, the curriculum and activities are is friendly and inviting. Students, parents, and COVER FEATURE BY CONRAD GILL visitors are always greeted with a smile and a warm Through established criteria for administrators, welcome, and partnerships are encouraged. teachers, and schools, masterful research-based instruction will become the norm. Teachers Through qualified school board members, and students will experience growth in an as these members meet the professional EDGE environment that is safe, clean, and inviting. guidelines developed by the Southern Union Office of Education. Total involvement is needed, Through having a unified and positive image, so please help your school reach Adventist EDGE schools are now emerging that have a "branded" standards! look. Adventist EDGE schools in the Southern Union will be marked because of their exemplary quality.

Seeing our students engaged in experiential and expeditionary learning is the best reward a teacher can reek c.

Conrad L. Gill, Education Director Through advanced educational technology, Debra Fryson, Elementary as EDGE schools budget funds to upgrade and Jim Ingersoll, Secondary maintain emerging educational technologies— Tamara Libonati, Early Childhood including hardware and software for instruction, Gene Brewer, Development Specialist www.adventistedge.com Internet access, teacher-parent communication links, distance learning, and staff development.

We deliver education intentionally by integrating strong Christian principles, academics that are standards-based, and hands-on Christian service activities. A Legacy of Healing Continues at Jellico Community Hospital

Charles Wilkens has served at Jellico Community Hospital for more than 30 years.

hirty years have passed since Charles Wilkens, MD, "The Lord and his family moved to Jellico, Tennessee. Jellico was blessed us with T a poor, rural community, lacking in medical resources. three sons and Together with his wife and four children, Wilkens relocated a daughter, to Jellico to assist in the reopening of Jellico Community and He led Hospital, under the direction of Adventist Health System. our sons into Times were tough, and funds were lean. Due to the medicine and scarcity of available housing, the Wilkens family found our daughter temporary residence within the hospital walls, sleeping in into nursing," patient quarters and eating family meals in the cafeteria until Wilkens permanent housing was located. says. "He has provided them each with a special spouse and Soon after Wilkens arrived, he opened a medical practice beautiful children who are committed to the mission of the on Main Street. Although a general surgeon by training, hospital and the Church." he served as a family doctor, obstetrician, gynecologist, Greg Wilkens is confident that the mission of Seventh-day pediatrician, and emergency physician—whatever was Adventist healthcare remains strong in Jellico. "I practice at necessary to meet the needs of his patients. It wasn't long Jellico for a combination of reasons. First, because my father before Wilkens became known for his clinical skills. He also is one of the best people to work for, but most importantly, became known throughout the community for his strong because here I have the privilege to pray with my patients and Christian values—values he shared not only with his family their families." and friends, but also with his patients and the staff members of "We are so blessed to have the Wilkens family reunited the hospital. in Jellico," says David Butler, president and CEO of Jellico Throughout the years Jellico Community Hospital has Community Hospital. "This family brings with them the same continued to grow, and so has the commitment of the Wilkens dedication to the mission as their father, as well as the latest family. technological advances in medicine." Wilkens' sons, Greg, Todd, and Darryl have all become In February, Adventist Health System honored Charles physicians, and they share a medical office building with their Wilkens at its annual Conference on Mission by awarding father. Youngest him the 2004 Community Service Award for commitment to son, Darryl, a improving the quality of life in his community. Two months family physician, later Wilkens was honored by the Tennessee Primary Care joined the practice Association as the Outstanding Practitioner of the Year in the in 1999. Todd, State of Tennessee. the middle son, a His contributions to the Jellico community are vascular surgeon, outstanding. Recently the hospital dedicated a new Garden and Greg, the of Prayer in his name. On the plaque are inscribed the words, eldest son, a "For your life has been an example of Christ's love and general surgeon, compassion both personally and professionally; your tender joined the practice prayers and caring hands have touched the hearts and souls of in 2003. Wilkens' many." daughter, Carrie, and his wife, Christy Elliott is the director of public relations and Greg, Todd, Darryl, and Charles Wilkens Bonnie, are marketing at Jellico Community Hospital. share a practice in the Jellico community. registered nurses.

8 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • AUGUST 2004 A suicidal cal er reathes new life into a mission statement. Tiffany, Emergency Department night shift coordinator gave her directions to the nearest hospital and kept her at Colorado's Littleton Adventist Hospital, talked, listened, occupied while the stranger made her way to safety. and even managed to draw a laugh from the woman traveling "When you have a conversation that helps save the life of in the dark. Although she had no formal training in suicide somebody who needs help at the time, it all comes together," counseling, Tiffany focused on the phone as if she were talk- says Tiffany. "You realize you don't actually have to read the ing to an old friend. mission statement every day to have it in your heart." "I definitely felt like God was behind me, helping me The love and compassion of Christ's healing ministry have a clear head and to know exactly continues each day through the work what to say to her," recalls Tiffany. Her of Adventist Health System. With a concern made an impression and her mission like this, there's a place for HEALTH SYSTEM prayers established a connection. She someone like you. www.AdventistHealthSystem.com

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AUGUST 2004 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 9 FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY LIBNY DUBREUZE, MARTIN BUTLER

Pastor's Family Ministers to Preachers' Kids

Libny Dubreuze, Sr. (center), stands with through," says Dubreuze. "I let them know many of the 200 pastors' children at that, for me, it's a joy to be a PK and a a retreat in Argentina. privilege to serve as a pastor in God's soul-winning army." "Raised as a preacher's In December, 2001, the kid [PK] in Haiti, I knew Dubreuze family released the pressures of being born the premier into a pastoral family," says issue of In- Libny Dubreuze, Sr., pastor crease, a of three Florida Conference magazine French-speaking congrega- for pastors' tions in south Florida. "I was kids (PKs) with expected to be an example, a model interviews, articles, church citizen, a light on a hill that and information to Sara could not be hid. inspire, support, and pro- Dubreuze, "It wasn't always easy living up to the vide pastoral care. Sara senior editor expectations of members; yet, I considered "Seminars for more than 200 pas- is senior editor it a privilege to be a PK. People looked to tors' children were included in a recent of the publica- the pastoral household as a symbol of hope, ministerial retreat held in Argentina." The tion, which will happiness, safety, and encouragement. I report also shared that Libny spoke to older soon feature a considered our family's role in the com- teens, and Sara to earliteens. Libney junior, denominational munity as a great responsibility." 9, spoke to his contemporaries, ages 6-10. history quiz by Fast forward 25 years and those Following the appointment in Argentina, Libny, Jr. members, who told young Libny it was the Dubreuze family met with 54 PKs in "an honor to be a PK," will find Dubreuze Peru at a ministerial association meeting Increase is with Sara, his wife, and Libny, Jr., in a team in the South Peruvian Conference. the Dubreuze ministry to encourage preacher's kids of "We tell the young people they may family's today. The Adventist Review reported in be ridiculed for having old-fashioned motivational the May 27, 2004, Newsbreak column of standards. However, we encourage them magazine an opportunity which took the Dubreuze to focus on Jesus, remembering they are for preacher's kids. family to South America. a light in this world for Jesus to shine http://www.increasepkorg/

FAITHFUL TO THE END OF A 100-YEAR JOURNEY COMPILED BY MARTIN BUTLER

Charles Holm was born in Denmark They moved to Minnesota and farmed for on May 15, 1904. Soon after turning 18, the next 20 years. They retired to Apopka, he persuaded his parents and two sisters to Fla., in 1975. When Rosa passed away in come to the United States where his two 1992, Holm moved to Avon Park to be near older brothers had already immigrated. The family and friends. agreement to his parents stated, "I will care Healthy, witty, and sharp as a tack at his for you the remainder of your lives if you 100th birthday party held May 16, Holm, will accompany me." in character, showed gracious appreciation The family came through Ellis Island for the attention shown to him. on August 21, 1922. They journeyed to One month later, on June 16, he passed Sioux City, Ia., where Holm joined his away. At his graveside service in Avon Park, brothers in farming. He cared for his par- Holm was remembered as a loyal, caring, ents until their deaths in 1948 and 1949. faithful encourager who enjoyed affirming Charles Holm took a "spin" after his In 1950, he married Rosa Swanson, those who were strained and pained by life's 100th birthday celebration near the a nurse who waited nine years for him. experiences. home he kept alone until he died.

10 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • AUGUST 2004 FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY MARTIN BUTLER

Prayer and Praise at Emma's Place

Twenty-two years ago, Emma Clark begin with the group reading together from moved to Florida Living Retirement a selected book which, most recently, was Community in Apopka. One of the first Patriarchs and Prophets by Ellen White. things the widowed and retired literature Praise reports, prayer requests, and sharing evangelist did in her new home was to favorite Bible verses follow. start a weekly prayer group. Clark, now "My favorite Bible text is, 'Trust in 98, continues to lead neighbors and com- the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not munity friends in prayer at her place every unto thine own understanding. In all thy Monday morning. ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct Although group members have thy paths,' found in Proverbs 3:5-6." She changed through the years, the welcome testifies that God has led in her life "every Emma Clark celebrated her 98th at her front door is still exactly the same. step of the way." birthday on June 22. She has led a Guests always receive a warm hug from The mother of two sons admits her prayer group for 22 years. Clark. After friendly chit-chat, sessions best answered prayer came when Richard, her oldest, gave his heart to the Lord and joined Donald, his brother, in the faith. Clark says that every week her circle of friends prays for the work in Florida Conference and upholds individual Con- ference leaders by name. In addition to leading the prayer group, Clark, who has read her Bible through five times, is in the midst of giv- ing two Bible studies. She has already experienced the joy of seeing two women with whom she studied become baptized members of the Adventist Church. "I love the Lord and people," says Clark, "and I enjoy myself when I help others. Quite simply, I believe that's what "Members of our prayer group are part of my family," says Clark life is all about."

COUPLE CELEBRATES 79TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BY DOT CAREY

Earl and Pauline Raub, members of June—were born to the Raubs. Family the Belleview, Fla., church celebrated moves took them from Ohio to California their 79th wedding anniversary March 20, to Texas and then back to Ohio. Florida has 2004. "It's been a good life together," the been their home since 1986. , 95-year-old couple told church members Traveling, a favorite pastime of theirs, at a luncheon held in their honor. led the Raubs to all 48 contiguous United Family tragedies effected their early States and Europe on two different oc- lives as Earl's mother died in child birth casions. They also visited Israel which and Pauline's father was killed in a mill became a special place for them. Two years accident when she was four. Years later, after their first visit, they returned, at age Pauline's mother went to babysit for a 78, to serve as missionaries for one,year. family with four children. Earl was one of "Earl and Pauline are a very special them. In 1925, shortly before Earl's 17th couple and they are an inspiration to all Earl and Pauline Raub are faithful birthday, the couple married. who know them," says Dot Carey, Bel- members of the Belleview, Fla., church. Three children—Dick, Polly, and leview church clerk.

AUGUST 2004 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 11 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE BY NATHAN ZINNER Southwest Georgia Latin-Americans Host a Day of Fellowship There was standing room only in the company, Willie Yepez, said the festival church of the Albany Hispanic company is important because the Hispanic com- during the third annual Festival of Faith on munity has a custom of gathering to share Sabbath, June 19. This year's festival, with what God has been doing in their lives. According to Nef- taly Ortiz, ministerial director for Latin Ameri- can ministries for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, that is the purpose of the festival, "to have a spiritual re- newal among the Spanish people of the district." Bull& feels youth are an important part of Ruben Bullon, director of youth the Church. He said,"I ministries in the West Amazon believe and know Conference, shares the morning More than 200 people attended the Festival of Faith, through the Bible and message on Sabbath. which was hosted by the Albany Hispanic Company. Spirit of Prophecy that young people are going Cumberland Conference, attended the to finish the work." services and said, "It is a thrill to worship an emphasis on reaching youth, was titled On Sabbath, Bull& addressed the and fellowship with more than 200 of our Best Place in All the World, and started on congregation with a message about the Latin brothers and sisters in Southwest June 16 with guest speaker Ruben Bullon, opportunities God gives people, using the Georgia." director for youth ministries in the West Biblical story of Daniel and Nebuchadnez- The festival attracted people from Amazon Conference in Brazil. zar as an example. as far south as Tallahassee, Fla., to as far The pastor for the Albany Hispanic Dave Cress, president of the Georgia- north as Macon, Ga. Hispanic Men Meet for Spiritual Retreat BY REBECCA BAERG

"This is the first Hispanic men's retreat, vice president for administration/secretariat "There are certain needs for the men, and obviously there is a great deal of en- for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. the same way that there are certain needs thusiasm inside that room," said Jim Frost, The retreat was held at Cohutta Springs, for women," said Neftaly Ortiz, ministe- May 21-23, with approximately 150 men rial director for Latin American ministries in attendance. Felix Cortez, pastor, editor of for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. the Latin American publication Apia, spoke "Spiritually, we need this. The speaker is about being "Tools of Christ." a very spiritual person, and it will be very "We have high hopes that we can con- helpful from a spiritual standpoint and also tinue this retreat every year," said Carlos a relational standpoint." Parra, coordinator for the event and chair "My favorite part has been the close- of the modern languages department at ness to Jesus Christ, and we have had very Southern Adventist University. powerful devotionals by Pastor Cortez," said Fransisco Delgado of the Dalton, Ga., Hispanic church. "I want to learn more Pastor Felix Cortez, editor of the Latin ways to be helpful to people, and so far I'm American publication Apia, was the enjoying what I'm hearing. I hope that at the featured speaker for the weekend end of the weekend, I will be able to go out retreat. and bring more people to Jesus Christ."

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GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE BY REBECCA BAERG

Hundreds Gather at Collegedale Academy Korean Camp Meeting Breaks Ground BY MARTIN KNOPPER

Hundreds of people filled the The ground breaking ceremony for auditorium of Cohutta Springs Collegedale Academy's new science/ Conference Center on May 22 at technology building was held April the Korean camp meeting. The 16 in Collegedale, Tenn. According to camp meeting lasted from May Matt Nafie, director of development 21-23, and eight of the Korean and alumni, "Over the last 12 years, churches participated. Yoon Huyn Collegedale Academy has gone from Suk, chaplain at a NewStart Hos- 220 students to 340 students, and the pital in Korea, was the featured increasing demands in curriculum have speaker. made it an absolute necessity to build a Samuel Kim, pastor of the new science/technology building." Collegedale, Tenn., Korean church, Twelve dignitaries from the school, coordinated the event. "We have community, and Conference broke many Korean churches around ground to move forward with the here, so we like to gather together project. at least once a year," he said. "This The doors to this 2 4 million dollar is our 14th annual meeting. It's a project are scheduled to open at the start way to recognize our community of of the 2005-2006 school year, adding people and share in love and fellow- 20,000 square feet to the school's pres- ship together. We can recharge our ent facilities. This will free up rooms spiritual energy for reaching out to Yoon Huyn Suk, chaplain at a NewStart that are needed for other functions. other people." Hospital in Korea, speaks at the Sabbath "The Lord has opened doors for this "It's nice to come out here morning worship service. to happen as a direct result of prayer," and rest," said Euihwa Park of the said Nafie. Atlanta, Ga., Korean church. "It seems like we can all come from different places and The academy currently offers six the Holy Spirit is closer here than other have the opportunity to learn more about science courses, and the new build- places." God. You can see your old friends and learn ing will house science, math, art, and "I think it's just been a big blessing that how they're doing in their spiritual walk," computer classes. The school will fully said James Pak of move into the 21st century with state- the Marietta, Ga., of-the-art computer technology labs, Korean church. providing skills in medical coding, Jim Frost, vice environmental services, imaging, diag- president for ad- nostics, computer repair, and computer ministration/secre- license programs. tariat for the Geor- gia-Cu mb e r 1 and Conference, said, "It's a thrill to see hundreds of church members from within the Georgia-Cum- berland Conference, and from outside the conference, gather- ing together for a high spiritual retreat. We know the Lord Matt Nafie, director of development The 14th annual Korean camp meeting was held at the is blessing them to- and alumni, shares the plans for the Cohutta Springs Conference Center, May 21-23. day." new building.

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GULF STATES • CONFERENCE

Birmingham First Members Feed the Homeless BY MELEIA BURSE Community services at Birmingham about the world outside our little square. First church has taken on a new meaning. God has shown us that everyone is suscep- Instead of simply distributing food and tible to homelessness. God has given us tracts, they are giving love, companionship, the determination to show this population and, most of all, hope. The members go to that we love them no matter what circum- Lynn Park in downtown Birmingham on the stances they may find themselves in," said first and third weeks of each month. On one member. the first week the meals are prepared and, Members said they learned that "God packaged at the church, and on the third loves unconditionally as well. Whether it week, Steve Camp, the manger of a local be alcohol, drugs, prostitution, or simply Outback Steakhouse, donates them. bad luck, we believe that it is our duty as The members have been conduct- Christians to show the love of Christ to ing a study of 100 people who live in everyone." Lynn Park or under the overpass beneath the Civic Center. Fifty surveys have been completed so far. The have learned that, of the 50 homeless that were surveyed, 46 earned high school diplomas, one has a bachelor's de- gree, and one has a master's degree. "We have learned so much Frank Guier Celebrates 90 Years Smiths BY LYNDA JACKSON Celebrate 60th Frank Guier celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this year. He was born in Hattiesburg, Miss., on March Anniversary 21, 1914. He grew up as a Seventh-day Adventist and married Stella Tucker in New Orleans on October 18, 1941. They moved to Decatur, Ala., in 1950 and lived Edwin and Margaret Smith there until her death in February, 1997. celebrated their 60th wedding anni- Guier remodeled homes and coordinated real es- versary recently. Their children and tate transactions for 70 years. Antique cars were his grandchildren planned a reception hobby. A 1920 Model-T was his first car. with more than 100 friends and rela- Before the Decatur church was built, Frank and tives in attendance. Stella hosted church services in their home for a num- The Smiths have been members of ber of Sabbaths. the Seventh-day Adventist Church for In 2000, while at a family wedding, Guier fell and 62 years, with current membership at broke his hip. He now resides in an assisted living the Quitman, Miss., church. facility, and still attends the Decatur church.

14 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • AUGUST 2004 H. M. S. Richards began the Voice of Prophecy radiobroadcast in 1929. H. M. S. Richards Jr. joined his father in 1960 and a few years later added a daily program. Today, Lonnie Melashenko presents the Third Angel's Message on hundreds of stations and the Internet — sharing the gospel with listeners worldwide. Del Delker Bible courses and evangelistic meetings complement the programs. Plan now to participate in this Diamond Jubilee Rally. Discover the Voice of Prophecy's bold new vision for taking the end- time message to millions across North America and beyond. Melashenko Family Singers • Inspiring music Walter Allies • Thrilling reports of lives changed • Dynamic preaching by Lonnie Melashenko Collegedale Adventist Church Connie Southern Adventist University, Collegedale Vandeman Jeffery

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10 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY MARVIN LOWMAN

Sharing the Joy and the Labor Students of the 2004 graduating class for the construction had to be imported. of the school. Another team conducted a at Highland Academy in Portland, Tenn., The ladies of the church, we learned, had vacation Bible school program every af- wanted to do more than just have fun on carried all of the 5,000 concrete blocks ternoon for about 60 of the local children. their class trip. They decided to do a short- by hand from the island's small harbor to Still another team did the laundry for the term mission project in Honduras. the building site. And, they carried all of 45 people in our group. The small island of Guanaja, one the sand needed for concrete and mortar In spite of heat, rain, equipment of the Bay Islands, became the focus in used fertilizer sacks. breakdowns, and fatigue, the work was of the mission project. Guanaja has a We arrived late on Sunday night, completed ahead of schedule, leaving an paved runway, and is forested with the April 11, and were greeted by happy and afternoon of recreation with several of the unique Caribbean pine that distinguishes grateful members of the congregation. local families. it from its sister islands. But, most of the At the Adventist Secondary School, tem- Sabbath was a very special time. population of Guanaja lives on a small porary home of the students and staff, a Students and staff presented the Sabbath cay (pronounced "key") named Bonacca, chalk board read, "Welcome Highland school and divine worship programs for just a short distance from the main island. Academy students and staff—Now let's both the Spanish and English congrega- Christopher Columbus is reputed to have get to work!" tions, which met separately. The first landed here on his fourth and last voyage Bright and early the next morning, service started at 7:30 a.m. During to the Indies. He mentioned the the Spanish services, members excellent quality of the fresh water expressed their appreciation to he found on the island, saying he Highland Academy for their gift had never tasted sweeter water of of labor of love. Students and better quality. But, be sure to drink staff shared what it means to be only bottled water there today. a part of Highland Academy and It would not be an exaggeration the school's impact on their lives. to say that Bonacca is overpopu- Don Mathis, principal of Highland lated. I don't believe there is room Academy, was presented a plaque to build another house on the key. signifying the appreciation of the The houses around the edge of congregation. the key are built on stilts out over As a Conference administrator the water. Narrow walkways are who voluntarily chose to be a part the only "streets" of this totally of this endeavor, I am grateful for carefree community. There are no the opportunity. I was impressed cars or other motorized vehicles with the beautiful spirit of unselfish —there are no roads. A boat is a Construction workers appraise their completed task service exhibited by every student. necessity. You can walk from one It was the first time away from end of the key to the other in no more than we were at the job site. Lines of students comfortable surroundings for most of five minutes, but it is home to about half relayed concrete blocks into neat stacks them, and they adjusted remarkably well. of Guanaja's 10,000 inhabitants. around the perimeter of the foundation. I am also thankful for Adventist education, There are two Adventist churches on Soon the sound of the cement mixer and which instills a vision of service in our Bonacca—or, at least, there were—Eng- concrete saw could be heard as the real young people and provides such opportu- lish and Spanish. Sometime ago the Span- work began. Wheel barrows full of mortar nities to give of themselves. ish church burned to the ground. Heroic kept block layers supplied. Our goal was Members of the church were present efforts prevented the blaze from spreading to lay up the block wall that would be the at the dock as our group boarded the small to adjacent homes and buildings, since first story of this two-story church build- ship that would take us back to Roatan. As everything on Bonacca is built very close ing. When finished, the new church will we moved away from the dock of Bonacca, to something else. Rebuilding the Spanish have a fellowship hall, classrooms, and they sang a song of farewell they had writ- church was our reason for being there. restrooms downstairs, and a sanctuary on ten for the occasion, and held signs that The local congregation had acquired the upper level. read, "God Bless You," and "We will never the necessary materials and had already Not everyone was directly involved forget you." Tears were shed on both sides put in the foundation before students ar- with the construction work. A team of staff at having to leave new friends in Christ. rived. All of the concrete, blocks, steel and students prepared all our meals in a What a privilege to be a part of the great reinforcement rod, and sand necessary makeshift kitchen in the science classroom Adventist family.

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KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY JAMES BYRD

Penny, the Atheist A Personal Testimony Keith Reid and I followed up on a they couldn't eat pork. We were deter- free drawing card, and when we arrived mined to gather up a food basket for them, at the home, we were told the lady was but we didn't have any extra money either. at the hospital with her husband who had With God's help, we were soon able to suffered a heart attack. Two weeks later gather up a nice, big, Thanksgiving meal we returned and found the husband home —turkey and all. from the hospital, and his wife was there The night before Thanksgiving we also. We discovered the daughter had sent gave them all the fixings, and they were in the card for her mother because she very grateful for God's blessings. Penny knew her mother would like to win the said that they needed cat food. I told her beautiful family Bible. The shocker came to feed that pork steak to the cat. Penny when Tina introduced us to her daughter, replied, "Mom, didn't we feed that pork Penny, the "atheist." Tina bought a set of to the animals last night? Her mother said the Bible story books. As we ended the they had and that they had taken their last visit, we had prayer, and Penny politely pennies and bought a very small pack of waited while we prayed. Personal Bible Penny and Tina turkey to eat for Thanksgiving. studies were offered and accepted. she was an atheist. The study was on the Tina has had many fiery trials since I told Keith as we walked off the inspiration of the Bible, but they were beginning her Bible studies, but con- porch, "They are going to be Adventists more interested in the clean and unclean tinues to be excited about her renewed someday." Keith asked if that was a foods. I really didn't want to get into that relationship with Jesus. Tina has asked prophecy and commented how pleased but they kept interrupting with questions to be baptized and her daughter, the athe- God would be if it happened. about what kind of food they could eat. ist, is also taking Bible studies and has My wife, Ruth, and I began the I avoided the subject and said, "That's accepted Jesus as her Savior. There are Bible studies two days before Thanksgiv- another Bible study." now six people meeting at Tina's home ing. Tina was anxious for the study, and For Thanksgiving they had pork steak, for Bible studies—several are preparing Penny joined, but reminded us again that but through the Bible study we told them for baptism. New Pastor for Paducah BY JAMES SCHUCKER

Erik Carter is the new pastor of working a couple of dif- Carter, whom he met Paducah-Mayfield-Murray district in ferent jobs in Oslo, the while attending South- Kentucky. Originally from southern Cali- capital city of Norway. ern. Harmony is origi- fornia, Erik spent a good part of his early Following the two nally from southeastern childhood in Dayton, Oh., and Ft. Wayne, years he lived in Nor- Iowa, and is a country Ind. After graduating from Newbury Park way, Erik began his girl at heart. The county Adventist Academy in 1994, Erik spent undergraduate educa- where she grew up has two years in Norway, the home country tion at Newbold Col- no stoplights or fast food of his mother. lege in England, even- restaurants. Harmony His first year in Norway, he attended tually completing his is a registered nurse and the John G. Matteson Institute of Evan- undergraduate degree will be working in the gelism, named for the first Seventh-day at Southern Adventist Paducah area. Adventist missionary to Scandinavia. University. Erik has a Erik and Harmony While attending the Matteson School, Erik B.A. from Southern, both love the outdoors experienced a radical conversion. He was with a major in theology, and are excited about baptized in February of 1995, and later felt and minors in Biblical living close to so many a calling to the ministry. languages and practical lakes and outdoor rec- The following year Erik wanted to theology. He also completed an M.A. in reational areas. They also have a love for put into practice what he had learned at religion from the theological seminary at learning, traveling, family, and most of the Matteson School. Through a number Andrews University. all—Jesus Christ. of providential experiences, he ended up Erik is married to Harmony Faith

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Decatur Invests for the Kingdom January and continues with pennies. The choice had to be made, until the end of the year. save the pennies or spend the pennies. Decatur has made great God won, and the pennies were rolled progress. In 1998, there and taken to church the next Sabbath. were two investors and Eddie has been involved in many other $171; at last count in investment projects, but to this day he has 2003, there were 130 maintained the penny project. investors and $8,800 in Decatur investors follow a four-step contributions. investment approach taken from "I've There are many ways Seen Miracles" written by Thurman C. to become involved as an Petty, Jr. Step one: Recognize God as investor. Decatur inves- the owner of everything; Step two: Pick a tors have saved coins, project that fits your lifestyle and interest; Members of Decatur's investment program sold homemade bread, Step three: Invest time, money, or labor contributed monies for to work the plan; and Step four: Give all Atlanta Decatur church has an invest- total Pathfinders achieving their investi- or part of the proceeds to Sabbath school ment program sponsored by the Sabbath ture goals, and given according to their investment. school department. This program is increases. The church participated in a Some believe the secret to Decatur's an opportunity to partner with God in team project involving redeemed UPC continued investment improvements come worldwide outreach ministries. Invest- Barcodes from selected Morningstar Farm from individuals prayerfully selecting the ment offerings have been used in outreach and Worthington products. right project that matches their interests ministries, such as Bible information lines, One investor, Eddie Goodman, told and lifestyles. Next, participants purpose university outreach programs, and health the story of how he grew up saving pennies in their hearts to finish their projects. evangelism. Last year Decatur contributed as an ongoing investment project. When Finally, praise reports are heard regularly an impressive amount, and, according to he went away to college, Eddie continued throughout the year. G. Edward Reid, stewardship director of this project and began selling the North American Division, those funds food in the dorm as a way to $10,000 went to support a Sickle Cell outreach earn extra money. Business $8,000 grew and money was flowing in. $6,000 project in the Northeastern Conference, $4,000

Camp Cherokee in the New York Confer- Then God tested him through his $2,000 4 ence, and the Health and Evangelistic investment project. For several $- 1/1/1900

Initiative for the Fresno Hmong People. days it seemed that every other 1998 through 2003 Decatur's investment program began in person made their purchases Griffin Church Provides Lunch for Community Children The Dickerson Memorial Chapel in most of the members stay after Griffin, Ga., has been involved in a spe- service for lunch, which has cial community outreach program each strengthened the church body. Sabbath. It all started when one mem- The members enjoy food, ber, Eleanor Williams, started picking fellowship that has produced up children in the community to bring an atmosphere of apprecia- them to church. During the past seven tion, and harmony among the years, it has grown into a church event, members. Williams and her with the church using its bus to pick up sister, Cecile Foster, have the children to bring to church. also expanded their service to Also, to make sure the children these children by providing receive a nourishing meal, the church breakfast before coming to church, after letting them sleep over so they can be prepares lunch after service. Today picking them up on Friday evening and dressed and ready for church.

18 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • AUGUST 2004 SOUTH ATLANTIC • CONFERENCE BY LAURIE HASTINGS

A Golfer With a Future Savannah Couple

Cup tournament in her division. Celebrates 62 Years Jenae attends the "First Tee" golf camp in Atlanta, Ga., which is of Marriage a program sponsored by the PGA and the City of Atlanta, that was BY STEPHAN J. DAVIS started to get more inner-city youth involved in golf. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Jenae's grandfather played as an amateur golfer. Many believed he would play professionally; however, in the middle of a tournament that he was winning in Bermuda, he didn't go to the golf course that Sabbath. Instead he went to church and joined and became a Seventh- day Adventist. Jenae's golf coach has told her parents, Dallacile and James Lamb, that if she remains serious about golf, she can go as far as Jena Lamb met Shirley Franklin, City she wants to go. There are many of Atlanta mayor. scholarships available at the "best" schools in the nation. However, Soon after she was able to walk, Jenae Jena& understands that she will be able Lamb's grandfather had her swinging a to compete as long as the tournaments golf club. Jenae, who is 10 years old and are not on Sabbath. And, as for those an avid golfer, has piled up a number of scholarships, she will be attending Ber- trophies and awards. Recently she placed ean Christian Junior Academy, Greater Luches and Carrie Bizzard, mem- second in the Mayor's Cup, a tournament Atlanta Adventist Academy, and any Sev- bers of New Covenant church in Savan- sponsored by the City of Atlanta mayor, enth-day Adventist college or university nah, Ga., celebrated their 62nd wedding and she won first place at the Gabrielson of her choosing. anniversary, April 11, 2004. The Biz- zards were married in 1942 in Bruns- wick, Ga., and have resided in Savannah for 58 years. They have nine children and 10 grandchildren. Luches served in the United States Army and in World War II. He now serves in his church as a head deacon, usher, and on the parking lot committee. Carrie serves as head Jenae poses usher, sings in the choir, and is presently with her working with the junior ushers. William father, James L. Winston, pastor, baptized the couple Lamb, mother in September, 1988. The Bizzards praise Dallacile, sister God daily for blessings He has extended Ariane, and to them during the years. They realize grandparents that it was surely because of His great Oliver and mercies that they are able to celebrate Jacqueline 62 years of holy matrimony. Harris.

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Eight Pastors Ordained to Gospel Ministry During Campmeeting

Letetia and Gary Boles

Eight were ordained at the South Quinton T. Fletcher Central Conference camp meeting, June Quinton T. Fletcher is a fourth genera- 26, 2004, in what was the largest South tion Seventh-day Adventist. Fletcher is a Central ordination service in recent years. graduate of Oakwood College and An- They were as follows: drews University Theological Seminary. In March, 1998, Fletcher was hired Gary Boles by the South Central Conference to pas- Gary Boles was brought into the tor the Clarksdale and Cleveland, Miss., Church from the Church of God in Christ district. While in Clarksdale, Fletcher in 1980. started a radio ministry, called "The Bible Roslyn and Thomas Donley He graduated from Oakwood in 1984. Speaks." The Lord has blessed his ministry He served as an elder at Mt. Calvary to baptize 30 individuals. church in Huntsville, while working at In 2003, he was appointed an associ- Infinity Technology, Inc. ate director of usher and greeter ministries. In August, 1999, Boles was called to Fletcher now serves the Indianola/Cleve- South Central Conference to pastor in the land district. Hazelhurst/Brookhaven/McComb, Miss., He is married to the former Jocelyn district. Wells. They are the parents of three chil- Boles is married to the former Lete- dren: Jynelle, Elia, and Terrell. tia Ann Booth. They have four children: Paris, India, Gary, Jr., and Asia. Melvyn Hayden, III Melvyn Eugene Francis Hayden, Thomas L. Donley III, is the son of Melvyn and Sandra Thomas L. Donley joined the Church Hayden. Jocelyn and Quinton Fletcher through Bible studies with Myrna (Baker) In 1993, he was asked by Charles D. McClain. Brooks, pastor, and the Breath of Life team He graduated from Oakwood in 1994 to lay the ground work for an Aboriginal and received a master of divinity degree church in Moree, New South Wales, Aus- from Andrews University Theological tralia, where he remained and pastored for Seminary in 1997. six months. In 1998, Donley was called to South He married Donna in 1995 and moved Central to serve the Hopkinsville/Paducah to Andrews. In 2000 South Central placed district, where God has blessed his minis- him at the Lima Drive church in Lexington, try with 50 baptisms and two new church Ky., and the Capital City church in Frank- buildings. fort, Ky., where he is presently. In 2002, Donley is married to the former Ros- God blessed him to plant a 25 member- lyn Denise Privette, of Franklinton, N.C. Hispanic group in Lexington. They have two children: Thomia Denise He and Donna have four children: Adri- Donna and Melvyn Hayden, III and Myron Thomas. anna, Melvyn IV, Brianna, and Cianna.

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Arletha and Fred Moore The ordinands stand ready to receive credentials from Pastor Edmond, secretary (center), and President McCoy (right). Fred H. Moore, Jr church planting in the Lake Region Con- Fred H. Moore, Jr., gave his life to Je- ference, pastoring for a short time in the sus Christ in 1985 and was baptized into Columbia/Pulaski district, and presently the Shiloh church, of Charleston, S.C., by completing his training as a chaplain at Ted A. McNealy, Sr., evangelist. Methodist University Healthcare Hospi- Moore felt God calling him to preach tal in Memphis, Tenn. the gospel, so he attended Oakwood Col- He hopes to be a board certified lege and graduated in 1996. He was hired chaplain by the completion of his train- by the South Central Conference and sent ing this month. to Andrews University Seminary, where Seawood is married to the former he graduated in December, 1998. Clementine Jones Brown of Leland, Miss. Flora and Joseph Privette He is pastor of the churches in Tus- They have three adult children: Audre caloosa and Eutaw, Ala., where he has Brown, Melodie Brown, and Melissa served for the past four years. Stewart. They also have three grandchil- Moore is married to the former Ar- dren: Krista, Airen, and Devin. letha L. Ford. Gregory Stinson Joseph A. Privette Gregory Stinson found out about When Joseph A. Privette felt the urge the Sabbath truth after studing Amazing to become a minister, he relocated his Facts. family to Oakwood College. Stinson graduated from Oakwood /OW While at Oakwood, he served as a College in 1993. While a student, he lay pastor in Dechard, Tenn. Presently, worked with George Rainey in southern he is pastoring the Maranatha church California, where 90 individuals were in Tupelo and West Amory church in baptized, and his love for evangelism Clementine and Alexander Seawood Amory, Miss. was born. thi He has baptized more than 30 indi- In February, 2000, South Central viduals, remodeled the existing structure, asked Stinson to serve the Sylacauga/ built a new multi-purpose facility in Tu- Talladega district. He has baptized some pelo, and held several seminars. 90 individuals. He is married to the former Flora In December, 2003, the Pine Hill Pegram. They have four adult children. church broke ground for a new church facility which will open this year. Alexander Seawood Stinson is married to Carlletta. They Alexander Wesley Seawood gradu- have four children: Skyler, Josiah, Balei, ated from Oakwood College in 1991 and Gabriel. and Andrews Theological Seminary in 1994. Among his accomplishments are Carlletta and Gregory Stinson

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OAKWOOD COLLEGE OE Ask BY ROY E. MALCOLM

Oakwood Appoints New Chairs Child Development in Education and Music Center Scores A+ Audley Chambers, PhD, will serve as On Report Card chair of the department of music. Cham- bers came to Oakwood from Great Britain as a student. He was a faithful member of The depart- the Aeolians as a music major, graduat- ment of family ing in 1986. He went on to graduate from and consumer Ohio State University with an MA (1988). sciences at Oak- Next he attended Northwestern Univer- wood College sity, where he completed the doctorate operates a child (1997). development Cham- center under the bers re- direction of An- ceived the nette Mohan. A Oakwood recent survey James B. Mbyrukira is the new College Dis- of participating education department chair. tinguished parents and guardians gave the program, The new chair for the department of Teaching its director, and staff, very high ratings. education is James B. Mbyrukira, PhD He Excellence Respondents describe Mohan as obtained a BA degree at the University of Award in caring, kind and loving, pleasant, and in- Lubumbashc (1980) and an MA (1986), 2003. novative as a leader. At the same time she and PhD (1992) from the University of maintains good discipline, "a no-nonsense Iowa. director." In addition, the student/teacher On the staff since 1999, Mbyrukira is ratio is very low, because the child develop- an accomplished educator. He was hon- ment lab provides practicum experience for ored with the annual Oakwood College Audley Chambers chairs Oakwood College students whose majors Teaching Excellence Award in 2002. the music department. require working with pre-school children. The survey revealed the following: • Parents/Guardians choose Oakwood's Huntsville Youth Awarded National Science program over others because of its BY ROY E. MALCOLM Christian atmosphere and balance be- Foundation Fellowship tween learning and fun activities. Some parents have taken time to "sit in," to Marjorie L. Holden, a member of the Oakwood observe what is taking place. College church in Huntsville, graduated with highest • The teaching of languages, phonetics, distinction from both Georgia Tech and Spellman Col- reading, violin, Bible, science, and lege, where she was the class valedictorian. She will enter sign language pleases parents and stu- graduate school at Duke University in the fall to read for dents. the doctorate in biomedical engineering. Expenses will • Innovative activities, such as weather be underwritten by a $120,000-plus National Science reporting and field trips, receive high Foundation Fellowship. marks. Holden's undergraduate studies included pursuit of • Parents have seen their children blos- a dual degree program in electrical engineering at Geor- som in self-confidence, public speak- gia School of Technology, and physics from Spellman ing, and reading interest. Upon arriving College. Her many honors and awards while in college at the school, children hurriedly get out included the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship of the vehicle and dash to the center, for outstanding science and engineering students nationwide. indicating that they love the place. One While attending college in Atlanta, Holden actively engaged in the Collegiate parent added that her child hesitates to Vespers Group and the West End Adventist church Adventurer Club. leave the center for home each day.

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SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY BY JANELL PETTIBONE

Southern Holds Art Day Camp

During June a group of 20 girls from president. "It's also refreshing for Girls Incorporated attended a three-week the faculty and a great opportu- day camp at Southern Adventist Univer- nity to serve the community and sity for exposure to art. Painting, film, share our resources." animation, ceramics, and graphic design Part of Southern's mission were all part of the curriculum prepared by is preparing students for a life the School of Visual Art and Design. Each of service. Southern teamed day the girls, ages six to 12, were given up with Girls Inc. to provide a different artistic opportunities to explore meaningful contribution to the and develop their talents. community. Girls Inc. has served "This is good experience for our the Chattanooga area with educa- Melody George, senior film production students, working and sharing art with tional opportunities for girls for major, assists an art day camp student from children," says Ben Wygal, assistant to the the past 42 years. Chattanooga's Girls Inc. Evangelism Team Crusades in South Africa

President Gordon Bietz, 13 theology children love." majors, and Ron Clouzet, dean of the The evange- school of religion, held an evangelistic lism team baptized crusade in South Africa in June. 115 people, while They preached for 16 consecutive an additional 204 nights at 15 different locations in Dur- decided to pre- ban and surrounding areas. Meetings pare for baptism. were held in tents, rented halls, and As Clouzet says, a university lecture room. Thousands "More than mere came, despite the chill of winter settling numbers, each in the Southern Hemisphere. The team represents a soul worked in conjunction with the Geor- for whom Christ gia-Cumberland Conference, as part of died." the General Conference's Global Year of Evangelism. For 16 consecutive nights, this Southern Adventist University Many of the student preachers were team preached to thousands of people in Durban, South relatively inexperienced, but all were Africa. committed and eager to see God at work. "It was exhilarating to know I was fight- ing on the front lines in the battle of souls for eternity," says Emily Flottman, one of Student Missionaries Serve Around the World the theology majors. "The whole experience reinforces in my mind, anew, the importance of Southern's long tradition of student missions continues, as many of providing as many practical experiences this year's 98 student missionaries leave this month to serve in locations as we can for students," Bietz says. "They around the world. "It's exciting to see young people on fire for the Lord," will come away from this experience says Joy Brown, student missions coordinator. "They're so excited because changed." it's really happening: they're going out to serve God." Jennifer Francisco, another theology The student missions program at Southern began in 1967, with one major, agrees. "I learned that God takes student serving in Panama. Since then, 1,530 students have participated our meager efforts, and through his Holy in the program. Spirit does incredible things to show His

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In 1948 there were 9,749 SDA churches and the Adventist membership worldwide was 672,658. (There were 22,088 members in China.) Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi, India. The State of Israel was established. A loaf of bread cost 14 cents. The average cost of a new home was $13,500. W H. Branson, one of the missionaries expelled from China in 1948, became General Conference President in 1950.

When the Fernando Stahl, the first denominationally-owned missionary airplane, was put into service in Peru, the Adventist membership worldwide had grown to more than 1.4 million, with nearly 14,000 churches. A Cessna 172 airplane could be purchased for $8,750. A pair of prescription eye glasses was $14.50. The price of a piece of pie at a fancy cafeteria was 9 cents. And the price of a leatherbound Bible was $9.50. In 1963 Martin Luther King delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.

IS YOUR MISSION OFFERING KEEPING UP GREAT MOMENTS WITH CHANGING TIMES? IN ADVENTIST MISSION The world in 1948 was certainly different from the world we know today. Throughout the passing years, however, Adventist missionar- GLOBAL MISSION ies have continued to early out the gospel commission in spite of set- backs and adversities. New methods and technologies are being used every day. And the Lord keeps bless- ing His church. Have you thought about your mis- As Adventist membership world- sion giving lately, or have you been wide approached 7.5 million, with putting the same amount into the more than 35,000 churches, tithe envelope or offering plate since Meropi Gjika became the first the days of The Youth Instructor? member to be baptized in Albania in more than 40 years. She had The world has changed a lot since kept the Sabbath and hidden her 1948; maybe this is also a good time tithe away for more than 4 decades. to update your giving decision. (Her adult granddaughter was baptized with her.) In the Adventist Mission is depending on it. United States the price of a snack bag of potato chips was $2.85. A new Mustang convertible was $13,488. The United States lifted trade sanctions against China, US troops were ADVENTIST sent to Somalia, and Bill Clinton was elected president. MISSION Seventh-day Adventist Church 12501 Old Columbia Pike Making a world of difference. Silver Spring, MD 20904 USA

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BARRON-CROMBACH, Violet, 89, born in 1914 children: Nicholas and Ashley Lewis. She was an David, 40, born Nov. 26, 1962, died Oct. 27, 2003, inYoungstown, OH, died Dec. 20, 2003 in Columbia, unselfish and loving mother and grandmother who He was a member of the Kernersville, N.C., church, S.C. She retired from the Voice of Prophecy ministry was loved greatly and will be missed greatly. and was employed with Chase-Logeman in Greens- in Thousand Oaks, CA, and was very involved in her PEDEN, Bertie M., 95, died July 23, 2002 at Florida boro. He was an avid hunter and loved nature. He is church. She was a member of the Ocala, FL, church Hospital in Orlando, FL. She was a member of the survived by his wife, Wendy Pruitt; three children: before moving to Columbia and joining the Columbia Florida Hospital church. She is survived by two David Pruitt III, Cynthia Pruitt, and Scott Pruitt; First church. She is survived by two daughters: Louis daughters: Jean Peden, and Sandra Channell and her his mother, Barbara Mallett; his father, Leon David and Donna Penrod-Eyman, Rick and Melody Ann husband James, all of Orlando. Pruitt, Sr. and wife Barbara, all of Winston-Salem; Trammell; three sons: Richard Garrick and Sharon PERVIS,Arthur, Sr., 87, born March 26,1916, died two sisters: Debbie Chambers and husband Tony of Barron, Albert Kenneth Barron, and Jay Floyd Bar- Oct. 19, 2003 in Bradenton, FL. He was a member Germanton, and Jeanette Pruitt of Winston-Salem. ron; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. of the Palmetto, FL, church. He is survived by his ROBINSON, Joseph Steele, 76, born Nov. 21, 1926 DRISCOL, Roy Morris, born March 16, 1931, died wife, Essie of Bradenton; two sons: A.W. Pervis of in Hamlet, N.C., died Oct. 24, 2003 in Charlotte, Feb. 24, 2004. He was an elder in the Meister Memo- Bradenton, and Melvin Pervis of Minnesota; two N.C. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and rial church in Deer Lodge, TN. He is survived by his daughters: Linda Hayden of Bradenton, and June a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was wife Phyllis; three sons: Michael, Bryan, and Eric; Turner of Myakka, FL; 17 grandchildren; and 32 employed by Glidden Paint Company in Charlotte two daughters: Cindy and Teresa; one brother, Dale; great grandchildren. One son, Pasqual Pervis, pre- as a branch manager for 45 years. He was a member stepchildren: Mark and Cindy; 24 grandchildren; and ceded him in death in December 2001. of the Sharon church. He is survived by his wife, 16 great-grand children. PINE, Martha Faye, 81, born Aug. 13, 1922, died Jennette P. Robinson; three children: Joseph Roderic GENGLER, Nettie, 97, born May 20, 1906, died Jan. 6, 2004 at her home in Collegedale, TN, after Robinson and his wife, Jean A., Daniel Steele Rob- Jan. 28, 2004 in Irmo, S.C., in what the Irmo Fire De- an extended illness. She was active in the Church inson, and Kimberly R. Lenart; one granddaughter, partment considers a weather-related fire death. She for more than 50 years teaching and assisting her Nicole Lenart; many nieces; and nephews. moved to South Carolina in her retirement and was a husband, Pastor Carl Pine. She was preceded in death STEVENS, Clarence E., 65, born May 30, 1938 in member of the Columbia First church. Although not by her husband of 58 years in 1998. She is survived Tampa, FL, died Dec. 21, 2003 in Anderson, S.C. He able to attend church often, she was remembered as a by three daughters: Jean Pine of Millington, TN, was a graduate of Southern University, a literature friendly, outgoing person who had worked faithfully Carleen Adams and her husband Bob of Millington, evangelist in the Carolina Conference, worked at for her church through the years. She is survived by Jody Lay of Collegedale; four grandchildren: Paul McKee Baking Co., and for Christian record Braille three children and their families. and Melissa Deaux of Collegedale, and Sean and Services in Tennessee and Louisiana. He taught at HART, Albert, 60, born Aug. 19, 1943 in Terry, Brett Adams of Millington; one great-grandchild, Pine Forest Academy in Chunky, MS, and oper- MS, died March 18, 2004 in Jackson, MS. He was a Kaitlyn Deaux of Chattanooga, TN; and two sisters: ated Anderson Learning Center in Anderson, S.C. member of the New Heights church in Jackson. He is Virginia Lee Self of El Dorado, AR, and Minnie Kate He was a member of the Greenville, S.C., church, survived by his wife, Patricia; seven sons: Frederick Braswell of DeWitt, AR. where he served as head elder and a member of the C. (Cheri) Broadwater, Thomas J. (Dessari) Hart, Eric PLATT, Less Moore, 86, born April 2, 1917 in church school board. He is survived by his wife, J. (Kenya) Hart, Benjamin Hart, Jonathan Hart, Al- Columbia, S.C., died Dec. 31, 2003 in Columbia. Ruth Stevens of Anderson, S.C.; two stepchildren: bert Hart, III, and Josiah Hart: six daughters: Angela He was a member of the Columbia First church for Joel Rodney Brown and Deanna Brown of Ander- (Richard) Hilliard, Mariana Hart, Luteacher (Allen) more than 70 years having been baptized as a teen son; one grandson, Jonathan Brown; three brothers: Miner, Anna Hart, Deborah Hart, and Precious Hart; by Elder J. L. Shuler. A veteran of WW II, he was the John Paul, Alton, and Calvin; and two sisters: Delia 17 grandchildren; one brother, Alpha Hart; two sis- first conscientious objector drafted in the Columbia and Marcelia. ters: Anna Adams and Ethel Sturgis of Sunnyvale, area resulting in an FBI investigation of Seventh-day THOMPSON, Sara Catherine Henderson, 84, CA; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; nieces; Adventist beliefs. He was an honorary elder of the born in Spartanburg County, S.C., died Oct. 25, nephews; cousins; and many friends. Columbia First church at the time of his death. He 2003 in Spartanburg. She was a member of the Tryon HICKS, Bettie Jean Knott, born Nov. 6, 1948 in is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Rogers church. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Madison, Tenn., died March 5, 2004 in Ellijay, GA. Platt; two sons: Don and David Platt; one daughter, Gail Thompson; two daughters: Susan R. Thompson She is survived by her husband, Gene Hicks of Elli- Bobbie Millburn; four grandchildren; and four great- and Elizabeth Anne Thompson; one son, Richard G. jay; and one brother, Tim Knott of Davenport, IA. grandchildren. Thompson; five sisters: Ruby Cox, Delores Thomas, LEWIS, Kathryn Navy, 84, born March 26, 1919 POTEET, Donald Ray, 61, born July 9, 1942 in Maxine Kennedy, Azzie Knotig, and Thelma Dunn; in Greenville, S.C., died Dec. 23, 2003 in Charlotte, Pennington Gap, VA, died Oct. 10, 2003 in Memphis, two brothers: Clint Henderson and Jerry Henderson; N.C., at Carolinas Medical Center. She was a na- TN. He was a member of the Olive Branch, MS, and four grandsons. tive of Greenville, S.C., and retired from Laughlin church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Poteet; WARREN, Julia Ann, 75, of Hendersonville, N.C., Hosiery in Randleman. She was a member of the two sons: David and Mike Poteet; two daughters: died Oct. 20, 2003. She was the daughter of the late Charlotte Sharon church and former member of the Christina Mitchell and Lisa Pendergrass; his mother, William and Ruby Shotwell. She is survived by her Asheboro, N.C., church. She was preceded in death Maxie McConnell; one brother, Gary McConnell; husband, Phillip Warren; two sons: Jim and Wanda by her husband, John Lewis. She is survived by one one sister, Janie Morrison; 12 grandchildren; and DeLong, and John and Debra DeLong; two stepsons: son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Karen Lewis; two four great-grandchildren. Phillip and Janelle Warren, and Paul Warren; two brothers: James and Harold Navy; and two grand- POWELL, Mary, 90, born March 17, 1913 in stepdaughters: Pamela Warren and Patricia and David Maple Shade, N.J., Janus; one brother, Vern and Mary Shotwell. died July 14, 2003 in WOODELL, Ima Franklin, 95, born April 11,1908 Broadcast your church or ministry Miami, FL. She was in High Point, N.C., died Dec. 25, 2003 in Colum- a member of the Mi- bia, S.C. She had a servant's heart, from her visible on the Internet affordably with ami Springs church. service to various church offices as a member of churchpond.com She is survived by the Columbia First church to the invisible service of two nephews whom prayer. She was preceded in death by her childhood she raised: Warren sweetheart and husband of 68 years, John Claude Call 770-997-5677 for more and Bob; one niece, Woodell. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Dorothy; their eight Peeples; grandchildren: Debbie Peeples, Dianne and information or visit children; and their 12 David Wagner, and Denise and Tom Durkee; and five www.churchpond.com grandchildren. great-grandchildren. PRUITT, Jr., Leon

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AUGUST CALENDAR • SOUTHERN UNION AUGUST, 2004

SMTWT F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 hill, Pompano Beach. (South- First Day of School-Aug. 11. Carolina 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 eastern Conference: Daughter ABC Committee Meeting-Aug. 18. Hispanic Women's Retreat-Aug. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 of Zion.) FHES Committee Meeting-Aug. 6-8. Nosoca. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sept. 25. Naples. 18. Pathfinder Leadership Convention Sept. 26. Fort Myers, Fort Myers 29 30 31 -Aug. 27-29. Nosoca. Building and Finance Committees Shores, Arcadia, Lakeland, Lake -Aug. 22. Women's Mini-retreat-Aug. 27-29. View, Winter Haven. Myrtle Beach. Hispanic Children's Festival-Aug. 27-28. Family Vacation-Sept. 2-6. Nosoca. chure, contact Lorene Soderstrom, Georgia-Cumberland Conference-Wide Baptism-Aug. Young Adult Retreat-Sept. 10-12. 5261 Sonora Way, Carmichael, See www.gccsda.org for latest calen- 28. Nosoca. CA 95608; phone 916-967-6178; dar information Youth Evangelism-Aug. 28. Carolina Retirees' Retreat-Sept. email: [email protected] Lay Evangelism Day- 29. 12-16. Nosoca. K-12 Board Meeting-Aug. Pine Forge Academy Alumni Week- Aug. 14. Sept. 11. Atlanta. Hispanic Camp Meeting II-Sept. end-Sept. 3-5. Details: www. Evangelistic Meetings-Aug. 20- SAC Departmental Council Meet- 17-19. Nosoca. pfaalunmi.org Sept. 12. Albany. Dave Cress, Jim ing-Sept. 1. Camp Wawona's 75th Reunion- Frost, and Steve Rose. "Revelation Young Adult Retreat-Sept. 3-6. Sept. 10-12. Details: 559-683- Florida Promises Hope." Orangeburg, S.C. 0290; or campwawonares@sti. Complete calendar online: http:// Sept. 11-Oct. 13. Gainesville. B. Singles' Retreat-Sept. 3-6. Cohutta net If you are unable to attend, www.adventist-fl.com/calendar J. Boles. Springs, GA. please send your name, ad- html Sept. 17-Oct. 16. Ellijay. Kevin Senior Youth Camp-Sept. 3-4. dress, phone number and when Costello and Mitch Hazekamp. Florida Pathfinder Events-http:// 6. Office you attended Camp Wawona to Sept. 17-Oct. 24. Cookeville/ Labor Day Holiday-Sept. www.floridapathfinders.com/ or closed. [email protected] call (407) 644-5000 x127. Algood. Gerhart Memorial N.C. Seniors Federation-Sept. 11. Hyattsville (Review and Herald Me- Singles' Ministries Events and church. Virgil Covel. "Prophesy morial) Church Reunion-Sept. Andrews University-Hispanic mailing list information: Contact Revealed." 24, 25. Details: 301-422-4199. Intensive I-Aug. 8-12. Melody West, (407) 292-1421, or Church Ministries Training- NASDAD Convention 2004-The Andrews University-Hispanic [email protected] Aug. 28. Greeneville. National Association of Seventh- Intensive II-Aug. 15-19. Singles' Ministries Fellowship Sept. 18. Ooltewah. day Adventist Dentists (NASDAD) Dinners-Second Sabbath. For- Abuse Prevention Emphasis-Aug. annual meeting will be held Sept. est Lake. Third Sabbath. Kress 28. All churches. Southern Adventist 29-Oct. 2., in Orlando, Fla. If you Memorial. Fourth Sabbath. Picnic. Atlanta Adventist Academy Spiri- University and your family are interested in tual Retreat-Sept. 10-11. Details: (407) 292-1421. Fifth SmartStart session ends-Aug. 20. joining us for a weekend filled with Sabbath. Deltona. Pathfinder Leadership Conven- spiritual, educational, and recre- We-Haul-Aug. 25. Estate Services Clinics and tion-Sept. 10-12. Cohutta ational activities, please contact the Parents' Orientation-Aug. 25. Seminars- Springs. NASDAD office at: 909-558-8187, Aug. 21. Orlando Central. NAD Family Togetherness Week- New Student Orientation-Aug. or by email: [email protected] Aug. 28-29. Pine Hills. Sept. 12-18. Conference-wide. 26-29. Grand Rapids Junior Academy Evangelistic Series- Women's Ministries Evangelism/ Registration for new students- Homecoming-Oct. 1-3. Details: Aug. 28-Sept. 18. West Palm Mission Trip-Sept. 12-25. Ap- Aug. 29. 877-261-6353. Beach Spanish. Rolando and palachia. Classes begin-Aug. 30. Mission Project Ecuador-Oct Rebeca de los Rios. Southern Union Academy Bible 24-Nov. 7. Evangelism with Wayne Sept. 2-Oct. 9. Riverview. Lester Conference-Sept. 15-18. Indian Out of Union Dull and Pastor Rojas of Eucador. and Zula Pratt. Creek Camp. Announcements: Build the first church in Jipijapa. Oct. 2-Nov. 13. Lake City. Bill and Willing hearts and hands are needed Adventurer Planning Day-Sept. National Singles' Camp-Aug. 30- Sunshine Waters. 19. Cohutta Springs. to do the work. Call Lorraine Oct. 14-Nov. 20. Walker Memorial Sept. 6. Camp MiVoden, Hayden Hansen: 828-697-2409; or email: Men's Congress-Sept. 24. Cohutta in Avon Park. Lester and Zula Lake, Idaho. A week of spiritual [email protected]; or Rachel Springs. Pratt. and physical renewal. For bro- Dull at: 800-777-6701 for details. High School Bible Conference- Kentucky-Tennessee Oct. 7-10. Camp Kulaqua. Details: SUNSET (407) 644-5000 x129. Pastors' Meeting-Aug. 1-4. Hope for Hurting Hearts, Span- Conference Association Board- Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 ish-language-Nov. 5-7. Marriott Sept. 21. Nov. 9. Atlanta, GA 8:32 8:25 8:17 8:08 7:59 7:49 Hotel, West Palm Beach. Details: Conference Executive Committee Charleston, SC 8:13 8:06 7:58 7:49 7:40 7:31 (407) 644-5000 x134. -Sept. 21. Nov. 9. Charlotte, NC 8:20 8:13 8:04 7:55 7:45 7:36 Collegedale, TN 8:37 8:29 8:21 8:12 8:02 7:52 Bookmobile Schedule- Conference Finance Committee Huntsville, AL 7:42 7:35 7:27 7:18 7:08 6:58 Aug. 28. Port Charlotte. -Sept 23. Jackson, MS 7:53 7:46 7:38 7:30 7:21 7:12 Aug. 29. North Port, Venice- Louisville, KY 8:46 8:37 8:28 8:18 8:08 7:57 Nokomis, Sarasota, Palmetto, South Atlantic Memphis, TN 7:57 7:49 7:41 7:32 7.22 7:12 Brandon, Tampa First. 7:44 7:37 SAC/ED Teac6rs' Convention Miami, FL 8:02 7:57 7:51 7:29 Sept. 11. Pine Lake Retreat, Montgomery, AL 7:37 7:30 7:22 7:14 7:05 6:56 -Aug. 5-9. Orangeburg, S.C. Children's Ministries Workshop. Nashville, TN 7:46 7:38 7:29 7:20 7:10 7:00 Sept. 18. North Miami. NAD Camporee "Faith on Fire" Orlando, FL 8:11 8:05 7:58 7:51 7:43 7:35 Sept. 19. Fort Lauderdale, Lauder- -Aug. 9-15. Oshkosh, WI. Wilmington, NC 8:07 8:00 7:51 7:42 7:33 7:23

30 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • AUGUST 2004 Your Planned Giving & Trust Services Representative Can Help You Protect What Matters Most.

Your local conference Trust Services Department is eager to help you protect those you love by assisting you with your estate planning needs. With a thoughtful estate plan you can: MAKE PROVISION FOR CHILDREN Provision can be made for your children to be financially looked after in a sensible and flexible way (with no estate plan there are restrictions placed on how assets are dealt with and looked after for your children). APPOINT GUARDIANS You can appoint relatives or close friends to be guardians of your children to ensure they are properly looked after. PROTECT DEPENDANTS You can make provision for your spouse or any other individual who might be living with or might be dependent on you, otherwise with no estate plan they may lose out. MAKE GIFTS AND LEGACIES You can leave gifts of money, appreciated assets or items to relatives, friends, and charities.

Contact your local conference Trust Services Department or call 1-877-WILLPLAN (877-945-5752) or go to www.willplan.org. for more information

Ensure your wishes are carried out - don't leave it to chancel

iiiliENA116ENTAL RETREAT Park Vista Hotel - Gatlinburg Tennessee

FEATURED SPEAKER October 14 - 17, 2004 Friday Evening, Sabbath Worship and Vespers DOUG BATCHELOR STATEMENT OF PURPOSEP & OBJECTIVES Amazing Facts The purpose of this conference is to review medical and dental advances occurringthepdst year which are pertinent to primary care and general dentistry practices. The participants should be able to utilize the latest information on the topics presented by the lecturers.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SPEAKERS

ROYCE K. BAILEY, MD, MPH JIM A. WILLIAMSON, OD STANTON S. APPLETON, DDS Park' Ridge Cardiology Veterans Affairs Medical Center Professor of Oral Medicine, Fletcho* North Garolina Memphis, Tennessee School of Dentistry TOPICS: Loma Linda University The BreaeAn Cdet • Optical Coherence Tomography TOPICS: an* Analysis • AIDS Update 10 IA a Brain DixatIer? t Op • Candidiasis • I'm Tired ,C.rornmori Curable Gauss's • Burning Mouth Syncto ■ Open Heart Stragery • TMJ Update ■ The Medical Scbhr+9 At Pain A Literature Re.'riol my: From'

RESERVATIONS Park Vista Hole] - Gatlinburg. TN In tM Great Smoky Mountains October 14-17, 2004 You are • ipui, k making reservations. Tor .vu . .r 'ark Vista Hotel direct: 1-800-421-7275. DICAL CONTINUING Identify yobisrat r.• the Southern Union Medica /e•-• the special °Deference rate of $117.00 per night. CATION Reservation dead] e. September 1 0. 200.4 oma Linda School of REGISTRATION FORM edicine is accredited by the reditation Council for Continuing Medical Conference Registration for Continuing Education, Sabbath Services I would like to register for the following CE classes: ducation (ACCME) to sponsor medical con- Name O Dental* Thur., 7-10 p.m., Fri., 2-5 p.m. inuing education for physicians. The Loma D Medical* Thur., 7-10 p.m., Fri., 2-5 p.m. Specialty 'nda University School of Medicine desig- CI Optometry Thur., 7-11 p.m. tes this medical continuing education Medical License Number *6 credit hours of continuing education for both Physicians and Dentists ctivity for six hours in Category 1 of the Spouse's Name given through Loma Linda University. ysician's Recognition Award of the Will you be attending Sabbath Services? 0 No ❑ Yes* rican Medical Association. Conference * If yes, please list names and ages of children attending if under 18: AL CONTINUING EDUCATION Address ma Unda University School of Dentistry ' tes up to six hours of continuing City State Zip Special Sabbath school and church services will be provided for education of Category 1. all children and youth. Child care will be provided Friday evening Phone for ages 1-5. PTOMETRY CONTINUING EDUCATION Tennessee/Georgia/Alabama Boards of E-mail address Please mail registration and check to MedicaVDental Retreat, ptometry designate up to four hours of Please fill out and return by mail or fax no later than Southern Union Conference, PO Box 849, Decatur, GA, 30031; ntinuing optometry education. September 10, 2004. fax 404-299-9726; or phone 678-420-1442.

GOLF TOURNAMENT- Friday, October 15th Regis by August 31. Greens and cart fee is 852.00 per player. If you have questions call Diana Gunter 678-42C-1442.

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