November 2011
World Church Headquarters Serves as Corona Church’s Classroom for a Day
Quoi de Neuf? Adventist Education Youth Talk ¿Qué Está Pasando? November To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and 2011 inform, instruct, and inspire our church members. ission tatement M S Editorial 3 Adventist Education 5 4 Youth Talk 18 World Church inside Quoi de Neuf? 19 Headquarters Serves DEPARTMENTS eatures ¿Qué Está Pasando? 20 as overCorona Church’story F CClassroom S for a Day: Tanya Holland Tanya
Atlantic Union 6 Bermuda 7 5 Is There an Achan in the Camp? Greater New York 8 NENew YorkW S 10 Northeastern 12 Northern New England 14 6 Update on the Establishment of WAU Branch Southern New England 16 Campus at Atlantic Union College
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DTheEA GleanerDL deadlineINES schedule is available The cover story features a group of members from the Corona church in online at www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner4.html. Queens, New York, who visited the General Conference world church headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Included in this issue are our Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the regular features, Adventist Education and Youth Talk. In the group photo on General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.® then cover,this taken byssue Ansel Oliver, are Corona church’s newest members, with four of the church’s Bible workers; two senior members, 102-year-old Mary I I … November 2011, Vol. 110, No. 11. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is Richards, front row, wearing the pink hat, and to her right, Letitia Patterson, published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day an elder; Michael Coleman, the pastor, center back; and Ted Wilson, world Adventists,® 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed church president, right. The cover photo, of the General Conference building by Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge was taken by Tanya Holland. Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscription price, $9.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561.
2 Atlantic Union Gleaner, November 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Editorial
Blessings Without Number
“You will be blessed in the city and blessed in riches in our lives. Those precious the country (wherever you are). The fruit of moments we hold close to our hearts, and your womb will be blessed (your children), and the memories and special times can never the crops of your land and the young of your be replaced, neither by time nor all the livestock—the calves of your herds and the wealth in the world. lambs of your flocks (your work). Your basket Whether you have planned a grand and your kneading trough will be blessed Thanksgiving feast encircled by friends (you’ll have plenty of food). You will be blessed and family, an intimate candlelight dinner when you come in and blessed when you go out for two, or a simple meal, it is not really (when you come home at night and when you the delectable food, but rather who we “Thanksgiving leave in the morning)”—Deuteronomy 28:3-6. share our meals with that matters most of all, and to me, this is the true value and When we count our many blessings meaning of Thanksgiving. It isn’t hard to see, During this very special season in is a time for That life’s most valued treasures America (the most highly honored sea- Are the treasures that are free. son of all) let us not forget our men and women who are serving as Adventist mis- For it isn’t what we own or buy sionaries in various places around the just that! Giving That signifies our wealth, It’s the special gifts that have no price world; also our men and women in uni- Our family, friends, and health. form serving our country in foreign fields (Emily Matthews) and who cannot be with their family and friends this year. thanks to God.” hanksgiving is a time for just that! I will be thinking of each of you dur- Giving thanks . . . to God! ing this season and, even though we may T Many of us have lost dear friends be separated by many miles, you will be and loved ones this past year, and our close to me in my heart because of God’s country as a whole has suffered great marvelous grace. losses, too. In times like these, it is well for May God continue to enrich your life us to stop and reflect about what is really with His blessings from above. important to us in life. It is important to consider just how precious and fragile life Donald G. King is president of the Atlantic is, and to use wisely the time we are given Union Conference and chairman of the with the special people in our lives. Atlantic Union College, Inc., Board of Trustees. For my wife and me, it is the gift of family and friends that provides the
at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, November 2011 3 By Winnie Benjamin Cover story World Church Headquarters Serves as Corona Church’s Classroom for a Day Ansel Oliver Ted Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, right front, visited with the members of the Corona church, on their one-day trip to the world church headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. hen Michael G. Coleman assumed the responsibil- ria. The tour continued to the Martin Luther King, Jr., ities as the pastor of the Corona church about four Memorial, where viewing his message of peace, equality, Wyears ago, he introduced a new style of spiritual and justice for all inscribed on his mural concluded the leadership, which requires that each member identify his or educational tour for the day. The members walked away her talents under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and find with a clearer understanding of what the power of godly ways to collaborate with one another within the parameters unity can achieve. of the church’s standards and values. With that in mind, 52 On the way home, the group used the microphone on the members of the Corona church left New York at 5:30 a.m., bus to share their experience of the tour. It was an electri- on Monday, September 19, on a bus trip to Silver Spring, fying moment listening to the various testimonies and the Maryland, to visit the General Conference, headquarters for decisions that were made by the members to return home the Seventh-day Adventist world church. and do their part to fulfill the charge of revival and reforma- Coleman exposed them to a guided tour of the world tion in order to build the kingdom of God. church headquarters, where they had an opportunity to be “I am hoping that this interaction between a local church reminded of the vision, mission, and values of the Seventh- and the world church will facilitate mutual encouragement day Adventist Christian faith. Members, ranging in age in the advancement of the call for revival and reformation from nine to 102, had the opportunity to visit the room and also in carrying forward the great gospel commission,” containing the archives of Ellen G. White’s writings and said Coleman. “In as much as the General Conference lead- learn how the biblical standards that she highly regarded, ership, in partnership with the North American Division, adhered to, and taught have benefited the church for nearly the Atlantic Union Conference, and the local conferences, two centuries. is planning a series of large-scale evangelistic meetings in Ted Wilson, president of the world church, greeted the New York City, we hope that the effervescent support of this Corona members and welcomed the new believers, and endeavor by a local church in Queens, New York, will go helped to motivate the group with his charge of revival a long way in expressing the readiness of local churches to and reformation. collaborate with the leaders in finishing the work!” After touring almost all the departments, in addition to receiving promotional material and purchasing souvenirs, Winnie Benjamin is a member of the Corona Seventh-day the members ended their visit with lunch in the cafete- Adventist Church in Queens, New York.
4 Atlantic Union Gleaner, November 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site By Gwen Wesley Is There an Achan in the Camp? ithin the Seventh-day Adventist The circumstances surround- lenge their talents in service to the WChurch our educational system ing Hannah’s promise to God were kingdom of heaven. nationwide has dwindled, both in predicated on her having a son whom Where has our zeal gone that population and number of schools. she would dedicate to His service once urged us to provide and sup- Is it because Christ’s presence is not forever (1 Samuel 1:28). It is with port Seventh-day Adventist educa- evident any longer in our schools? this attitude in mind that Christian tion? Why do so many in our ranks Is it because our teachers are not education was originally designed, to embrace public education as a substi- committed to pointing our children provide a safe haven for our children tute for Christian education? Are we toward heaven and challenging them to receive a rigorous education while attracted by their larger facilities? Do to use their talents to be of service integrating faith and learning into their sports or extracurricular pro- to mankind? Is it because they will every content area. grams appeal to your interest? Will a not receive a rigorous and com- This holistic approach remains the more endowed campus secure your petitive education? Or is it that our foundation of preparing our children child’s conversion? Will substituting interaction with our students hasn’t for service. Yet, somewhere along in personal sacrifice for worldly pos- convinced them of life’s purpose to our struggles and commitment to sessions earn a star in your crown? Will ignoring the crisis of our schools Where has our zeal gone that once urged and not supporting every child in your church with means to attend a us to provide and support Seventh-day Seventh-day Adventist school ensure your entrance into heaven? Is your Adventist education? aim and ambition to be like secular institutions, setting aside “God’s plan serve their Creator and humanity? God, we seem to have lost that desire. of education . . . and His authority” No! Indeed not! Some, or all of the Instead, we look to the public schools, (Education, p. 50)? Have you com- above, are challenges our schools face and sometimes other Christian schools, mitted yourself and your resources to in varying degrees. But why is there that are contrary to our church and finishing the work in these last days? really a dilemma? school standards, to nurture and edu- For the most part, these are challeng- Probably, the answer to this press- cate our children. We make excuses ing existential questions. ing dilemma is found in Joshua 7:19- that we have worship in our homes and Will we dedicate our lives as dis- 21. Is there an Achan in the camp attend church on a regular basis. Part ciples of Christ and say, “I am here, today? Achan may be identified as an of the truth lies within the responses Lord,” or will we acknowledge that attitude that is contrary to the intent of our children. When asked if faith is there is an Achan in the mirror? of Christian education. Sometimes he discussed in the home, a recent report shows up as self-sufficiency and pride; titled “Valuegenesis2 Church Next: A Gwen Wesley is the sometimes as placing higher values on Study of Two Generations,” answers associate superintendent of schools in the status than on service; and sometimes this question, suggesting that parents Northeastern Conference. as hiding talents by turning away from have exerted little influence on their a sacrificial life. children to grow spiritually or chal-
Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education Update on the Establishment Several recom- mendations for of WAU Branch Campus at additional studies Atlantic Union College to be conducted in the Atlantic fter several months of talks with Washington Union were shared AAdventist University (WAU) to operate a by Donald King, branch campus at Atlantic Union College (AUC), Atlantic Union the Board of Trustees for AUC in a meeting on president. They
Wednesday, October 5, voted to suspend any fur- include studies Ednor Davison A. P. David Trim, world church director of Archive and Statistics, ther negotiations at this time after the institutions regarding gender, second from left, with Atlantic Union workers, Donald King, were unable to reach an operating agreement. age, and ethnicity, president. Trevor Forbes, associate treasurer; and Jerrell The talks along with infor- Gilkeson, associate education director, in further discussion following Trim’s presentation. with WAU mation on schools began when in the Atlantic Union, to name a few. AUC was —Ednor A. P. Davison, Gleaner editor informed by the New England New York City, First Focus of Association the Adventist Church’s Urban of Schools and Colleges Outreach Initiative in 2013 (NEASC) eventh-day Adventist world church leaders attending that its accreditation would be discontinued for financial the Annual Council business meetings in Silver Spring, reasons. S Maryland, endorsed a plan to evangelize the world’s cities, AUC and its constituents will now look at other ways to beginning in 2013 with New York City. The endorsement maintain the mission of Adventist Christian higher edu- came one day following the world church president Ted cation in the Atlantic Union Conference territory, which N. C. Wilson’s, Sabbath worship message at the church’s includes the New England states, New York, and the headquarters on October 8. islands of Bermuda. “In 2013 we Washington Adventist University will continue to honor will launch a very the arrangements in place that have facilitated the smooth specific, compre- transition of the former AUC students enrolled at the uni- hensive, and sus- versity. Both institutions remain committed to providing tained evangelistic Adventist Christian higher education to their students. approach for the WAU wishes AUC well in its efforts to continue to pro- world beginning vide Adventist Christian higher education in the Atlantic in New York City,”
Union Conference. iStockphoto Wilson said. “We A full report regarding the current status of AUC and options for want to start with New York City, since Ellen White indi- Gleaner the future will be presented in an upcoming issue of the . cated that it should be a symbol as to how the rest of the
News world should be worked. Since large cities are made up of World Church Archive and many smaller communities and neighborhoods, we expect Statistics Director Visits to have approximately 150 to 200 evangelistic meetings in the metropolitan New York area from June 7 to 29 in 2013.” Atlantic Union “Our humble goal will be to reach approximately nion avid Trim, director of Archives and Statistics at the 650 major cities of the world before the next General U General Conference world church headquarters in Conference Session in 2015, all based on the power of the D Silver Spring, Maryland, visited with the Atlantic Union Holy Spirit through revival and reformation,” he said. c Conference staff on September 29. Trim shared statistical “Efforts are already underway to plan for this evangelistic information pertaining to the work of the church in the thrust,” says Donald G. King, Atlantic Union Conference Atlantic Union territory over the past 50 years. According president. “We are encouraging all of our members in the to Trim, the information he presented has grown out of a Atlantic Union to pray earnestly that God will pour out his anti Holy Spirit as we engage in probably what will be the great-
l “desire to better care for our members and to help grow the est and most expansive evangelistic campaign to date.”
t church and to be more accurate with the reporting process.” The church’s statistics are being reviewed to make sure they —Ednor A. P. Davison, Gleaner editor A have integrity while building communities of faith.
6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, November 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site $5,000 of Free Gas Given Away in Bermuda B er undreds of cars lined The event was originally Hthe road for several scheduled to take place for m hundred yards in either one hour, from 3:00 p.m. u direction of the Warwick to 4:00 p.m., and the funds d TigerMarket in Warwick, used to cover the cost of a Bermuda, where more than the gas were donated by
$5,000 of free gas was Restoration Ministries News given away on September church. When the time 11. As a result, about 200 was up and the funds cars and 50 cycles were were depleted, the church served. members added their own Ulric Hetsberger, money to the pot so that pastor of Restoration more of Ministries church that those meets in St. Annes Hall in who were Southampton, along with in line Cars and motorcycles lined the road the church members, had for long waiting for the opportunity to get free gas at the TigerMarket in Warwick, Bermuda. no idea what to expect periods A church member holds a sign inviting when the idea was intro- of time motorists to stop in for free gas. duced to give away free gas would not as a way of helping people be disap- you’re OK, but the lines in this depressed economy. pointed. showed how many are Scores of church mem- In the struggling. Food will be bers volunteered to oper- end, not all who were in “People don’t really our next endeavor.” ate the pumps and clean line were served, but some understand how many are Restoration Ministries was windshields while $25 of of those who received the in need,” Hetsberger shared organized on January 22 as free gas was pumped into gas were overwhelmed that with a reporter from the the eleventh church in the each car and $10 into each the gas was free and there Royal Gazette, a Bermuda Bermuda Conference. The motorcycle. were no strings attached. newspaper. “You may think members believe that wor- ship is a lifestyle—a con- tinual, moment-by-moment deference to God’s will that cultivates one’s faith and allows one to focus on being a blessing to others—even if this means stepping outside of one’s personal comfort zone to do something a little unconventional. The members were over- whelmed by the turnout and the reaction of the public toward their random act of kindness. Additional activities that will impact the community are being planned by the members and will take place over the next six months. —Sheila Holder, communication Many Restoration Ministries church members volunteered to operate the pumps and clean windshields. director, Bermuda Conference
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8 News L T Junior Marchena Kelly and the combined 100-voice Metropolitan Mass Choir from the Greater New York Conference Spanish churches sang to to sang churches Spanish Conference York New Greater the from God. of Choir glory Mass the Metropolitan 100-voice combined the and Kelly Marchena Junior to Christ Hundreds draws Center Lincoln at Evangelism Hispanic PeraltaAndres Named New Youth Ministries Director wife of nine years, joined joined years, of nine wife outreach. ministry in degree doctoral a pursuing currently is Peralta degree, of Divinity aMaster with University of Andrews A graduate to serve. him calls God wherever to serve desire aburning has he says York. New Bronx, Peralta in churches Emmanuel and Haven Mott of the pastor senior as serves currently Republic, Dominican the of anative Peralta, ence. for confer the director tries youthminis the as Peralta voted Andres to appoint 25, on September meeting at its Committee, Executive churches in the Greater New New Greater the in churches Spanish the involving series 10-month evangelistic of a for culmination the Peralta and Martha, his his Martha, and Peralta York venue the was New in Center incoln Conference (GNYC) (GNYC) Conference York New Greater he Atlantic Union reater ew ork G N Y G leaner - - , November 2011 Spanish churches. He was was He churches. Spanish Woodside and Astoria, Flushing, Corona, Queens the served has he then Since 2006. in staff Conference York New Greater the Andres Peralta, newly-elected Greater New York Conference Adventist Youth Ministries Ministries Youth Martha. wife, his with Adventist director, Conference York New Greater newly-elected Peralta, Andres August 31-SeptemberAugust 3, for four-night, the speaker the of Hope) ministry, (Voice Voz Esperanza de la La by Sponsored ferences. con York Northeastern and - youth leaders, coordina youth leaders, pastors, administrators, GNYC the to work with 2011. February in istry min gospel to the ordained titled “Siete Palabras de Palabras “Siete titled series eight-sermon the ed present González program. television Esperanza de la Voz of La speaker/director González, Frank was event “It will be a privilege aprivilege be will “It - - -
Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site Rohann Wellington to his new responsibilities. new to his Peralta welcomes and lates administration congratu The June. in Conference Union tor for Atlantic the direc ministries youth Jr., Cortés, elected who was service.” your We at are youth ministries. York New Greater the in Himself manifest will God that is desire Our prayers. your in you tous ask keep We years. coming the in us bless will God know we and youth, love the “Wepeople,” Peralta. said young to saving dedicated who are those all tors, and York Conference York director, New Greater communication D. Wellington, —Rohann Gerson Santos, executive sec executive Santos, Gerson president; Knight, G. Earl administrators Conference New York Greater meetings. for the nightly gathered Center. at Lincoln event ing for reap prepared the they as process the in engaged be to pastor each encouraged coordinator, Ministries York Hispanic Conference New Greater Guerrero, Michael communities. their to people in witnessing and Bible studies conducting groups, 246 small with York worked Conference New Greater the in church Spanish of every members for 10 tinuing months, con and church, Dykman Spanish at the launch 4, 2010, official the with studied. was cross, on the dying was He as Christ by words, inspired key seven of Hope”). one of night Each Words (“Seven Esperanza” Peralta succeeds José José succeeds Peralta More than 2,500 people people 2,500 More than on December Beginning - - - - - News 9 - . - NKJV reater ew ork G N Y November 2011 , More thanMore 400 bap sentation to González. tisms were reported by the Northeastern Conference Spanish churches, which made the grand total of thanmore 900 baptisms. thanks with special a pre —Rohann Wellington, D. Greater Newcommunication director, York Conference leaner fallen lest asleep, sorrow you as others have who hope. no if we believeFor that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those in sleep who Jesus”—1 14, 4:13, Thessalonians —Rohann Wellington, D. Greater New communication director, Conference,York and Judey Austin, Manor ministriesyouth director, Road church G Atlantic Union
“We are“We so thankful to Photos: Rafael Sanchez Rafael Photos: Michael Guerrero, Hispanic Ministries coordinator, left, andadministrators the Greater New York Conference G.Earl Knight, president; Gerson Santos,Gonzalez, executive treasurer, secretary; expressed and thanks Carlos to Frank Gonzalez. from the Greater New York churches. Spanish Conference God whatHe has for done Lincolnat Centerand in the saidchurches,” Guerrero. baptized“We than more Greater The people.” 450 Conference New York administrators joined Guerrero in expressing As stopped to the world in the Bronx. These four individuals may be gone, theybut are forgotten. not remember the victims thatof horrible years tragedy 10 the Greaterago, New York Conference continues be to comforted by these words in Scripture, want not “But I do be to ignorant,you brethren, concerning those have who Pathfinders from the Manor Road church in Staten Island, visitedthanks four and appreciation fire stations to the to express firefighters who serve the local community. - - God was with honored high quality musical presenta tions from the team La of Voz Esperanza and others. As a result, worshipers lifted their hands and voices in praise to God. Musical guests included such artists as Marissa Martinez, Steve Green, Junior Marchena Los Hearldos Kelly, Esperanza,de Jamie Jorge, and a combined 100-voice Metropolitan Mass Choir Four Greater New York GreaterFour New York 2001, was Camp Pitch2001, day. The workers were mak ing their way Camp to Berkshire in Wingdale, New United prepare to for York, Camp Meeting, while mem- bers were heading work, to unaware that this beautiful day become would a dark day in America’s history. Everyone went their about business as usual. lost members Conference their lives that day: Michael Baksh, the of Church theof Advent in Hope Lissy Manhattan; Upper Martinez, the of Spanish Fort Washington church in Upper Manhattan; Maxima Jean-Pierre, the of Spanish Patchogue church in Long Island; Josue Velazquez, of the Spanish Intervale church - - - -
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12 News “Y T Wilson, a2011 ofWilson, graduate Vincent Wilson on Youth Wilson Vincent Academy Student Speaks for Capital City Church Youth Church Day City for Capital Speaks Student Academy franchised with Christianity disen getting people are that shared He did. Jesus to do as is Christians—that radical to be audience Russell challenged the “Radical Christianity,” Ohio. Columbus, in West Conference Allegheny of the president Russell, Fredrick was on Sabbath speaker guest the and Harvest,” the “Celebrating was for event the The theme York, 2-4. on September Vernon, Mount New in Vernon Mount church the it 43 it held Department Ministries Convention Encouraged Participants to Be Radical Christians presented Marie Maxwell, president of the Brooklyn federation, with an award for for award an with work. missionary outstanding federation, Brooklyn the of right, president Maxwell, president, Marie Federation presented Ministries Personal Ansah, Godfred and left, Euell, Oswald was the guest speaker for speaker guest the was Day at Capital City church church City at Capital Day title the was Recognized” Union Springs, New York, New Springs, Union in Academy Springs Union department, emphasized emphasized department, by presented sermon of the hosted by the church’s AYS church’s the by hosted in Albany, York. New in the weekend. The event, Theevent, weekend. the In his message titled titled message his In Conference Personal Personal Conference Northeastern he Compromise to Be to Be Compromise ou Don’t to Have rd annual convention at convention annual Atlantic Union ortheastern N G - leaner , “Even though the devil is is devil the though “Even November 2011 Wilson based his message message his based Wilson six districts, and then later later then and districts, six into conference the organize to meeting at that present of agroup by laymen made was Adecision gospel. of the work the to finish hands join to laymen and age ministers encour would that formed should be organization an that idea the shared Kibble, W. Harvey late the and Conference, Northeastern of president then Earl, George after 1960s the in organized was Federation others. winning at effective much would more be they preach, they what would live Christians if that suggested and preach they what living not are Christians because Lord is calling on the youth on the calling is Lord on 1 Samuel 3 and shared shared 3and on 1Samuel director, says she believes believes she director, says for Lord. the in the young people young now. the in investment an making in busy in his attacks, the the attacks, his in busy relation strong building the story about a young boy about boy ayoung story the ships through Christ. Christ. through ships named Samuel who worked Samuel named The Personal Ministries Ministries Personal The Sheleah Ford, the AYS Ford, the Sheleah - - —Ron Husband, member, Capital Capital member, Husband, —Ron director, Northeastern Conference director, Northeastern Williams, communication L. —Stephen president. Federation Ansah, Personal Ministries T.tor, Godfred and direc ministries personal Conference Northeastern Euell, of Oswald leadership the under coordinated was convention year’s ment. This involve laity and gelism to promote evan designed is convention annual Its areas. York, England New and New western Brooklyn, Valley, Hudson the in churches sible for planting respon been has Federation Valley area. Hudson the added in was a seventh right, presented Sheila Lawrence, a member of the Shiloh church, with an award for for award an with work. missionary outstanding church, Shiloh the of amember Lawrence, Sheila president, presented Federation right, Ministries Personal Ansah, Godfred and left, Euell, Oswald City church City planning to study for to study the planning our talents and our gifts.” our and talents our of our church now,”of church our Ford heart listened attentively attentively listened heart ministry one day. ministry spoke Holy Spirit the as though Wilson, who is who is Wilson, though to respond to His call to use to use call to His to respond says. “We should be ready “We ready should be says. The youth and young-at- and youth The The Personal Ministries Ministries Personal The Vincent Wilson was Capital City church’s church’s City Capital was Wilson Vincent Youth Day speaker. Day Youth - - - - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site the guest speaker for the 43 the for speaker guest the was Conference, West Allegheny the of president Russell, Fredrick Ministries Federation Convention. Personal Conference Northeastern rd annual News 13 -
ortheastern N November 2011 , leaner G Jeffrey Harriott, international evangelist, was the speaker for Twenty members were addedto Charity church through the meetings. baptism as a result of the meetings. Atlantic Union Camp Meeting. tors brought greetingstors brought the to those in attendance. Agniel Sampson was the main speaker at the Northeastern Conference Haitian Conference Conference administrators and departmental direc —Stephen Williams, communication Northeastern director, - - - Sampson shared a mes sands turned celebrate to up sage the about paralytic services. Along with the together. The Northeasterntogether. tiful,” begging until Peter by saxophonist Kosly came his way and changed choir, music waschoir, presented his life. The pavilion was filled capacity to as thou who satwho by the beau “gate God’s Sabbath Holy day Joseph and vocalist Nancy Toussaint. —Cecil Smith, communication director, Charity church Christ in the metropolitan Hartfordcommunity. - - -
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“C The meetings followed 20 Baptized at Charity at www.atlantic-union.org national evangelist Jeffrey Harriott from Portland, Jamaica. the July grand opening of the church’s newly-acquired building seven on acres landof in East Hartford, Connecticut. The church is moving forward with witnessing of the work for ings the at held Charity church during the months Augustof and September. The church, under the direction its of pastor, Samuel Blair, hosted inter
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14 News $900,000, came from sourc from came $900,000, of price at the purchased present-day value. indication of the building’s agood are of $3.5 million, 2003, at acost in ovations ren Completed throughout. disabilities) with people for (accessible compliant ADA fully facility the makes elevator—which an and auditorium, an lot, parking a41-space as paved nities ame such includes but also for room adequate offices provides not only ture struc three-story the feet, 14,000 square more than center. heritage Adventist and office ence confer new the as primarily for use Westbrook, Maine, at 479 Street, building Main the purchased Conference England New Northern the conference, the held across meetings hall town three of aseries following mittee, Conference Purchases Building New Office A Funding for the building, for building, the Funding of size overall an With M of the executive com- executive of the recommendation t the attended the youth evangelism training with more than 40 others. 40 than more with training evangelism youth the attended Reynolds Rebekkah and So, Hannah foreground; Krzywon, Lukase Youth to “Go, Show, Tell” Encouraged and Although the number was small, small, was number the Although weekend. Day over Labor ing train for youthevangelism Maine, Weld, in Lawroweld met at Camp Atlantic Union from across New England England New across from adults young 40 ore than orthern ew ngland N N E G leaner - - - - - , November 2011 Adventist heritage center. heritage Adventist an and Vermont, and Hampshire, New Maine, of states the in Church Adventist Seventh-day the for headquarters office, conference the house will Maine, Westbrook, in building new The clear blessing from the Lord. the from blessing clear a is this that impression the to adds values) only market at high were cases, many in (which, parsonages of the sales the with along rate, ed adiscount at such property the Purchasing few years. past over the conference the across parsonages of several sale the through funding its received turn, in get, which, bud capital the as such es - He preached about the “everlast about the preached He evening. on Friday message the presented church, Portland er at the together. pray toand worship was focus the Akeem Brett, the new Bible new work the Brett, Akeem Institute for Discipleship for Discipleship Institute Resource and Training (Student of STRIDE graduate a recent Trajan by Braxton, given message. the but live message, the speak only not must they that group Tell,”and the encouraged “Go, Show, weekend, the throughout echoed was 14. which The message, Revelation in gospel” ing The presentations, presentations, The - - previously a library, some some alibrary, previously Reynolds, conference treasurer. Westbrook,” Randee said in property this acquired found and to have pleased very is Maine, Freeport, in center heritage and office anew of building plans had England Conference, which Since this building was was building this Since New Northern “The - - Rochester churches Rochester and worker, Limington Bible Bragg, —Oliver that region 160 years ago. 160 region years that in started was work the that finish help to Holy of Spirit, power the the by and, grow of people young will army this that home. The hope is go all can we work that the so ish to help fin who want adults young of agroup them; from learn and ers lead conference work the alongside to who want return; Jesus to see who want Conference England New Northern the people young in cated evangelism. of method Christ’s using witness to go group out and the equipped and practical, were Evangelism), There is a small army of dedi army asmall is There Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site kept informed. be will but yet, members as not set move is anticipated White Memorial church. of the leadership the with underway are Portland in at 91 Avenue building Allen office of the purchase the beginnings in Portland and its had Church—which Adventist of the history the celebrate will center heritage The ministries. its and staff office conference the date to accommo needed be will space, office individual to provide dividers wall as such renovation, minor Northern New England Conference England New Northern secretary, executive Schnell, —Arnold The date of the much- of the The date regarding regarding discussions remain, details many kiosks. and options interactive include and will Gorham— Although Although - - - - News 15
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The retreat began with a In students Albany, spent Classesbegin Th Art Classes open Grades students 5-12 to FMI or registration forms , please contact the NNEC Education Department at 207-797-3760, ext. 13 or visit us at www.nnec.org at www.atlantic-union.org CVA Students AttendCVA First Spiritual Retreat dents in grades attend 9-12 ed the first annual Spiritual Retreat September on 7-9. Miller William the to visit Farm in Whitehall, New York. Students theabout were told dedication and devotion of Miller, an ordinary farmer used by God powerful do to things Him. for Their time at the Miller Farm concluded with a worship and- com munion service led by CVA’s teacher,Bible Janely Pierre. After by the a stop Miller gravesite,the group continued New York. Albany, to time prayer, in worship, and team-building exercises twodays. for teach CVA
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16 News I How We on Parade Our Didn’t Irene Rain LetHurricane Wedding CrasherIrene whisper” (Psalm 107:29). (Psalm whisper” to a storm the “stilling storm, the within calm of strife, winds the amidst peace bring to Comforter, promising the of words the in comfort find blow? Bible we the In winds do storm you go the when you do? can Where What everything. ruins and in rolls way, a storm then and certain to go a things expect plans, big We life? in make this on parade. our of raining nothing denly, thinks Irene day, sud then this much in so do?we We invested had would What fiancée. filled to my tear- Sunday. Irushed on day of wedding our peak at the right herpeak, with to hit scheduled was ricane this. ning—now eve at 6:30would that be that dinner for rehearsal our ready We getting just were gency,” to say. managed she of emer astate declared has governor “The bride-to-be. my sniffling Roseangel, from, acall Ireceived when ding Friday before wed our Friday 1:30 t was p.m. on the How often do we feel like doHow like feel we often Thehur Irene! It was Atlantic Union outhern ew ngland S N E G - - leaner - - - , November 2011 happened to be finishing finishing to be happened just my cousin that cake the soloists, violinists, there, was there, the pastor was family Our it was! exciting how and night, Friday better! happened have it couldn’t and night, that to get married decision utive exec the followed, made we that ner? few minutes the In din rehearsal at the tonight get we married if What idea: hands. God’s it in putting than comfort greater to bring seemed fiancée, nothing to words my ing comfort to say Though Itried prayed! we So plans. nal origi our with to go through were we if lose much to so was There minds. our through going were thoughts many towe do? So We got married that that We got married the came Then were what So - - order to avoid the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene. Hurricane of effects devastating the avoid to order in day wedding their up moved Somers Roseangel and Eddie - - both coming out of difficult out of difficult coming both work your life. in Him you when let ofpower God to the atestament is pened hap things ship. Theway relation entire our but in day, on wedding our just not And did. they way the happened things that God of hand divine the by was worked it just out. It that out. Well, Ishouldn’t say worked just up—everything My fiancée and I were Iwere and My fiancée T with members of the Meriden Missionaries Pathfinder Club. Pathfinder Missionaries Meriden of the members with center, the in Camille, wife, Gilley, are his church Plainville event. the throughout greeters and ushers as served Connecticut, Meriden, in church Meriden the Club from 16 Pathfinder 17.on September and Missionaries TheMeriden event two-day at the messages the presented Gilley Camille. wife, CEO,his and Gilley, president 3ABN James speaker —Carmen Guevera, Pathfinder director, Meriden Missionaries Pathfinder Club Pathfinder Missionaries director, Meriden Pathfinder Guevera, —Carmen Church 3ABN President Plainville Visits In the photo, left, taken in front of the sign at the at the sign of the front in photo, the taken In left, Three Angels Broadcasting Network weekend with guest guest with Network weekend Broadcasting Angels Three a hosted Connecticut, Plainville, in church Plainville he - - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site Massachusetts church Foxboro Foxboro, in the of amember is Somers —Eddie planned. You’ll see! planned. you had than greater times out 10 work things He’ll and for yourplan future a still.”has He be “Peace, words simple the with seas troubled the hushed that Jesus same the seas, stormy on walked feet that same the feet of Jesus, to the Go don’t panic. it will, and same. the feels my wife I’m certain and to be, this found Ihave yes.” How true bigger even you an to give no says God “Sometimes me: with resonated that aquote read Irecently ined. imag had of us either than blessings greater to deliver sure was He that trusted and on Him, relied hands, God’s in But put we things situations. own our with each struggled, we time For along to plans. our added herdestruction and came Irene Hurricane if as it was of us, Foring. both dat before began we times When the storm comes, comes, storm the When - - News 17 -
outhern ew ngland S N E November 2011 , —Mihail Baciu, pastor, Springfield church people, realizingpeople, the time we live and in right now, hearing the God of voice speaking them, to are mak ing their decision accept to Jesus as their Savior. leaner G Sabbath School - Adult Women’s Ministries Youth-Pathfinders-Adventurers Haitian, Hispanic, and Portuguese Portuguese and Hispanic, Haitian, training will be a different at held time and Please venue. contact the 365-4551 conference office (978) for more information. • • • Atlantic Union By God’s grace, until the Mihail Baciu, the Springfield church pastor, back left, standsbaptized with the individuals on September who 24, were front from left, Carisa Rehbein, SuzanMonalisa Craddock, Tampa and, back from Patrick left, and Jeremiah Mitchel, Alvin Allen, and Marcelo Menendez. by the Spirit. Holy When Jesus called him be to His child, resist he couldn’t and Alvin also said “Yes, Lord!” thisend of the year, church plans have to more one baptism. and More more Elders Health Ministries Ministries Personal January 29, 2012 Devotional Speaker: Alexandru Breja Connecticut Valley Church Foster Road354 South Windsor, CT 06074 • • • Empowered Serve To study with Lorraine Davis, theof one lay members of the Springfield church. After Carisa Rehbein visited many Christian churches, she decided join to the Seventh-day Adventist Church because she believes that this church is closest whatto the teaches. Bible the doctrines her, For of the Sabbath, the state of dead, and the second- com ing Jesus of Christ were because a problem, not she says “the is Bible very clear” these on Suzan topics. Craddock attended the Baptist church in Springfield manyfor years. When the SpiritHoly visited she her, realized that the Sabbath is the day rest of and worship the childrenfor God, of so Jesus.she decided follow to Alvin Allen is a young man whose life was also touched Lunch will be those provided for register who online by January 2012 6, - SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE ENGLISH CHURCH OFFICERS TRAINING Children’s Ministries Children’s Deaconesses/Deacons Clerks Training Clerks PICK YOUR DATE and REGISTERPICK DATE YOUR ONLINE: WWW.SNECONLINE.ORG P.M. 4:00 A.M. to 10:00 • • • January 22, 2012 Devotional Speaker: John Piroski South Lancaster Village Church Sawyer75 Street South Lancaster, MA 01561
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The Tampa family—The Tampa The baptism place took ent backgrounds,cultures, and experiences stood in front the of church dressed in baptismal robes to express their Jesus for love and their strong desire to belong God’s to family. Of these seven, just two of them, Marcelo Melendez and Jeremiah Mitchel, were born and raised in Adventist families. Monalisa and Patrick— Jesusdecided for after Bible church members when, after an intense study, Bible seven made people the most important decision their of lives and said yes Jesus to and committed their hearts to the Savior. in the afternoon and seven from people differ at www.atlantic-union.org
Seven Baptized at Springfield Church Springfield at Baptized Seven S College Student Learns What it Talk Means to Be a Servant of God Highlighting Atlantic Union Conference Youth and Youth Adults
hat scenes come to mind when thinking of Mexico? WPicturesque white beaches, palm trees, pina coladas? This was a far cry from my experience with 20 other college students this past July. Instead of a plush resort in Cancun, we slept on concrete with mosquitoes whining in our ears in southern Mexico. Our mission in Mexico was not soak- ing up the sun while enjoying ocean breezes; rather, our goal was to build a Members of the leadership team included, from left, stable, quality church from the ground Kristopher Candamil, Daniel Medrano, Krista Tait, up in less than 14 days while simul- Rebekah Widmer, Lorenzo Rolle, Kyle Anderson, and Dan taneously conducting Vacation Bible Hilasaca, front. Krista Tait, left, and Kristopher Candamil were part of a School, outreach activities, and a short larger group that traveled to Mexico to help build a church. dental clinic. Impossible for a group of A group of 20 college students traveled to Mexico in college students? Maranatha Volunteers July as a part of the Maranatha Volunteers International International’s new Collegiate Project Collegiate Project. has made it a possibility. What is special about this project? Coming together with peers for God’s service creates a strong sense of camara- derie and facilitates a new understanding of what it means to be a servant of God. This project allows me to serve without sacrific- ing an entire year. Throughout my six Maranatha mission trips I have grown into leadership positions that have prepared me for “real life” and remind me that my contribution is important. In college it seems easy to blend in, but on each trip I am strongly reminded that God has a huge plan for my life if I let Him into my heart. If you are looking for a way to serve and don’t feel that long-term missions are the answer, this project could be God’s solution. Check out www.maranatha.org.
—Krista Tait, member, Stoneham church
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Actualités de la Communauté chilo Family Services, Inc. êtes là pour les aider», a déclaré Fanel États-Unis. Elle est également recon- (SFS), une organisation de ser- Merville, directeur exécutif de l’SFS et nue et accréditée par le «Board of Svice social à but non lucratif, membre de l’église Haitienne Schilo. Immigration Appeals», la plus haute dédiée aux besoins des personnes à SFS offrira des conseils instance administrative pour interpré- faible revenu, a été créée à la suite d’immigration, y compris la prépara- ter et appliquer les lois d’immigration d’un vote par le conseil de l’Eglise tion des formulaires, le classement, aux États-Unis. Haitienne Schilo. SFS a ouvert ses portes le 5 mars pour servir la com- munauté de Stamford, Connecticut. “Schilo Family Services, Inc., a ouvert ses W. Fitzgerald Kerr, directeur des Services Communautaires Adventiste portes le 5 mars pour servir la communauté pour la conférence de Northeastern, fut le représentant de cette dite confé- de Stamford, Connecticut.” rence lors de l’inauguration. A cause de l’ouverture de cet édifice, les mem- la représentation légale, l’anglais SFS, situé au bâtiment de l’église, bres, les résidents et la communauté comme langue secondaire (ESL) et est ouverte les lundis, mardis, et jeudis haïtienne ont quelque chose à célébrer. des classes de citoyenneté. SFS tra- 9:00-12:00 et fera des plans pour tra- Prêcher l’Évangile n’est pas seule- vaille en étroite collaboration avec les vailler le soir aussi. Pour en savoir plus ment fait de la chaire, mais aussi à Services Communautaires Adventiste sur l’SFS, e-mail familyservices@schi- travers les organisations de services et est une filiale de CLINC, Inc, le losda.org ou appelez (203) 388-8050. sociaux. C’est la nouvelle approche. plus grand réseau communautaire Kristia-Beaubrun, directrice de communication, Les gens ont besoin de voir que vous des programmes d’immigration aux Eglise Hébron d’expression française
L’église d’Hébron Accueille Plus de 55 Nouveaux Membres Baptisés
lus de 600 personnes ont le 28 mai à Brooklyn, avec Audalus Leurs efforts se sont révélés être assisté à des services ves- Estimé, un pasteur venant d’Haïti, en réussis avec l’ajout de 55 personnes à Ppéraux parmi les six semai- vue de partager les bonnes nouvelles la famille des Eglises Adventistes du nes d’évangélisation organisées et sauver les perdus. Chaque jour, à Septième Jour, ce qui constitue le plus par l’église d’Hébron d’expression l’exception de jeudi, des centaines grand nombre de candidats au baptê- française à Brooklyn, New York. de personnes ont rempli les sièges me au cours d’un événement unique dans l’histoire récente de cette église. “Chaque jour des centaines de personnes Le dernier jour de ces réunions, le 9 juillet, a été une célébration sans ont rempli les sièges de l’église d’Hébron précédent – un service d’adoration animé, dans la matinée, une céré- afin d’explorer la Parole de Dieu.” monie de baptême et de communion qui a duré jusqu’à 6 :00 p.m., suivie Sous la direction d’Emmanuel de l’église d’Hébron afin d’explorer d’une veillée de prière qui s’est termi- Toussaint et Caleb Pierre, le dépar- la Parole de Dieu et d’acquérir une née à minuit. tement des Ministères Personnels a compréhension approfondie du Kristia Beaubrun, directrice de communication, lancé une campagne d’évangélisation, Sanctuaire. Eglise Hébron d’expression française
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Evangelización Hispana en el Lincoln Center Atrae Cientos a Cristo
incoln Center en Nueva York Simmons, Secretario Ejecutivo; y manos y voces en alabanza a Dios. fue el lugar elegido para la Dionisio Olivo, Vicepresidente para Invitados musicales incluyeron a Lculminación de una serie de Ministerios Hispanos y portugue- artistas como Marissa Martínez, Steve evangelización de 10 meses con la ses; y Dan Jackson, Presidente de la Green, Junior Marchena Kelly, Los participación de las iglesias hispanas Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día en Hearldos de Esperanza, Jamie Jorge y de las conferencias de Greater New el Metropolitan Mass choir, un coro York y Northeastern. Patrocinado de 100 voces, formado por las igle- por el Ministerio de la Voz de La sias hispanas de la Greater New York Esperanza, el orador por las cuatro Conference. noches, Agosto 31- Septiembre 3, “Estamos tan agradecidos a Dios por fue Frank González, Presentador lo que ha hecho en el Lincoln Center y y Director del programa televisivo en las iglesias,” dijo Guerrero. “Hemos La Voz de la Esperanza. González bautizado a más de 450 personas.” Los presentó una serie de ocho ser- administradores de la Greater New mones, titulada “Siete Palabras de York Conference se unieron a Guerrero Esperanza.” Cada noche se estudió en expresar su agradecimiento con una una de siete palabras inspiradas por presentación especial para González. Cristo al El moría en la Cruz. Más de 400 bautismos fueron repor- Comenzando desde el 4 de tados por las iglesias hispanas de la Diciembre del 2010, con la presenta- Northeastern Conference, haciendo un ción oficial en la Iglesia Hispana de gran total de más de 900 bautismos. Dykman, y por los próximos 10 meses, los miembros de cada iglesia hispana de la Greater New York Conference tra- bajaron en 246 grupos pequeños, rea- lizando estudios bíblicos y testificando Frank González, Presentador y Director del programa a las personas en sus comunidades. televisivo La Voz de la Michael Guerrero, Coordinador del Esperanza, presentó la serie titulada “Siete Palabras de Ministerio Hispano de la Greater New Esperanza.” York Conference, animó a cada pastor a participar en el proceso mientras se preparaban para el evento de cosecha Norte América; se en el Lincoln Center. encontraban entre Más de 2,500 personas se reunie- los invitados espe- ron cada noche para las reuniones. ciales que asistie- Administradores de la Greater New ron al evento. York Conference Earl G. Knight, Dios fue hon- Más de 2,500 personas se reunieron cada noche para las Presidente; Gerson Santos, Secretario rado con presentaciones musicales reuniones patrocinadas por La Voz de la Esperanza en el Lincoln Center en Nueva York. Ejecutivo; y Carlos González, de alta calidad del equipo de La Tesorero; junto con los administrado- Voz de la Esperanza y otros. Como Rohann D. Wellington, director de comunicación, de res de la Unión del Atlántico Carlyle resultado, los presentes alzaban sus la Greater New York Conference
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a member of the Randolph church in Eastern Randolph, Vt. Survivors include three Sunset Table Standard Time sons, Charles H. (Joyce) Young Jr., December 2011 2 9 16 23 30 of Calhoun, Ga., David H. (Darlene) Bangor, ME 3:55 3:54 3:55 3:58 4:03 Young, of Randolph Center, Vt., and Portland, ME 4:04 4:03 4:05 4:08 4:13 Wayne H. (Emily) Young of Meriden, Boston, MA 4:12 4:11 4:13 4:16 4:21 Conn., five grandchildren; and a sis- South Lancaster, MA 4:14 4:13 4:15 4:18 4:23 ter, Esther Strout. Pittsfield, MA 4:20 4:20 4:21 4:24 4:29 Hartford, CT 4:20 4:19 4:21 4:24 4:29 New York, NY 4:28 4:28 4:29 4:33 4:38 Union College in Lincoln, Neb., Albany, NY 4:20 4:19 4:21 4:24 4:29 Utica, NY 4:26 4:25 4:27 4:30 4:35 is receiving applications Syracuse, NY 4:30 4:29 4:30 4:34 4:39 for filling the office of Rochester, NY 4:35 4:35 4:36 4:39 4:44 President. Qualifications Buffalo, NY 4:41 4:40 4:42 4:45 4:50 required include an earned Hamilton, Bda 5:12 5:13 5:15 5:18 5:23 doctoral degree in a recog- nized academic discipline. Church in South Lancaster, Mass. He Significant leadership expe- Announcements attended South Lancaster Academy in rience in academic circles South Lancaster, Mass. In his early is greatly desired, and a years he worked as a literature evan- demonstrated collaborative ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE gelist. He was the custodian and gen- Atlantic Union Conference Festival of the eral guardian of the premises at the leadership style will also be Laity SEEDS Conference, Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Village Church. He is the husband of expected. Applicants should 2012. The Atlantic Union Conference the late Geraldine Grout (2008), who submit a detailed résumé to Personal Ministries Department and served for 22 years as Gleaner manag- Thomas Lemon, President, its six local conferences are spon- ing editor/editor. Survivors include a Mid-America Union Connect With Us Online: soring a Festival of the Laity SEEDS sister, Ellen Dapper of Virginia. Conference at the Stamford Marriott Conference of Seventh-day www.atlantic-union.org facebook.com/atlanticunionconference Hotel and Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd., SMITH, Ileen I.—89; b. Dec. 4, 1921, in Adventists. P.O. Box 6128, Stamford, CT 06901. The conference New Scotland, N.Y.; d. Aug. 14, 2011, Lincoln, NE 68506. twitter.com/GleanerFYI is for church members, leaders, and in Horseheads, N.Y. She was a long- pastors, and will offer seminars in four time member of the Elmira church. languages: English, French, Spanish, Survivors include her two sons, and Portuguese. To register at the Dennis W. (Jacquelin) Harrington hotel, call (800) 732-9689 (mention of York, Pa.; Blair F. (Barbara) Boyce of THE Filmed LIVE Atlantic Union Conference meeting). Pine City, N.Y.; stepchildren, Wayne at the Atlanta Berean For hotel cost, registration fees, and Seventh-day L. (Marleha) Boyce, of N. Chemung, Adventist Church additional information, visit: www. N.Y.; Warren Gary (Rebecca) Smith of atlantic-union.org/seeds2012.html. Binghamton, N.Y.; Sandra M. Smith of Elmira, N.Y.; several grandchildren Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas and great-grandchildren. OBITUARIES Special guest artists YOUNG, Leta L. (Ward)—88; b. Mar. 13, Grammy-award winning GROUT, John M.—80; b. Feb. 3, 1931; d. 1923, in Springfield, Mass.; d. Jun. TAKE 6 Aug. 23, 2011, in Clinton, Mass. He 14, 2011, in Randolph Center, Vt. was a longtime member of the Village Formerly of Meriden, Conn., she was
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Tune My Heart NAD Day of Prayer • January 7, 2012 Plan now for a special, life-changing day of prayer for your church Options: Begin on Friday evening, January 6 Add the valuable discipline of some form of fasting For the last 16 years Seventh-day Adventist churches across North America have joined hearts on the first Sabbath of each new year—praying for our countries, our communities, our churches, and our own needy hearts. Join with your family across the Division at this crucial time in our history. Let’s lay plans for a weekend of united and powerful prayer. For more information and resoures go to www.nadprayerministries.org. Revolution on Our Knees NAD Prayer Summit • January 12-15, 2012 • Beautiful Innisbrook, Florida
Ask God to take away any mediocrity and to take you to a deeper level of faith and blessing. You’ll be challenged and equipped to go deeper in His will. Go to www.plusline.org/events.php to register or call 1-800-SDAPLUS (732-7587). Ask if you qualify for a partial or full scholarship.
Speakers: Prayer and worship leaders:
Dan Jackson Jose Rojas Jonathon Pavel Goia Jim Moon Gary Burns Karen Martell Kelly Veilleux Marion Henderson Parson