REGIONAL VOICE

SEPTEMBER 1984 NUMBER 9

Northeastern Builds Home for Senior Citizens decade. That idea became a reality. "In COVER STORY 1977, word came the H.U.D. was looking for qualified sponsors for a senior citi- NORTHEASTERN zens' building," according to Pastor S. CONFERENCE OPENS NEW H. Brooks, treasurer of the Northeastern HOUSING COMPLEX Conference and one of the moving By Stephanie D. Johnson forces behind the Towers. The con- The critical need for housing for se- ference immediately applied to become nior citizens and the handicapped living a sponsor and was accepted. in New York City can be seen in the The administrators were influenced plight of Laura Jones. "I had such a hard by a number of factors that led them to time," she recalls. "Even (with) city build the towers—the escalating cost of housing, I was accepted and I called and Left to right: S. H. Brooks, treasurer of the rent, the diminishing earning power of I told them, I need a place right away. I Northeastern Conference, Stratton C. Lee, those on a fixed income and cuts in and my children were staying with my president of ARCO/Metro and property mana- Social Security. ger for the Towers, and G. R. Earle, president Greta M. Thomas, general manager of brothers at the time. It was like twelve or of the Northeastern Conference, stand in thirteen people staying in the house." front of the newly completed Towers. the towers, echoed the same concerns. She tried desperately to find an apart- "People are in such need of housing it is ment. Once again she contacted the city tenants refused to stand with her, she unreal. They are on a fixed income and housing authority, "I kept calling and was forced to end her battle. are not making more than $200 or $300 calling and calling." She applied for A greater problem presented itself a month. They are paying that much for federally subsidized housing, but to no with the death of her husband, she was rent. There's nothing left to eat with or avail. "I called them and got no kinds of bereft of her right hand. Faced with an clothe themselves. It's nothing . . . the funds, none at all." impossible situation, she turned to God. way they've been coming in, we could Her plight turned into a bureaucratic During the darkest of times, he provided use three duplicates of this right now. nightmare—encumbered with red tape, a place for her. "I couldn't go looking for "Housing is critical," she continued. endless forms that were always followed an apartment," so she "sat hoping and "You don't realize it when you're com- by an interview. Traveling to Manhattan praying." fortable in your own house . . . It really from Queens was impossible for her Her faith was rewarded. She was in- wakes you up." since she was confined to a wheelchair formed that a new apartment complex In November of 1982 construction for almost a decade after a serious acci- was being built in Queens by the North- began on the Towers and by January of dent rendered her completely paralyzed. eastern Conference of Seventh-day Ad- 1984 they were completed. By the latter "I told them I was certified home- ventists. Her son's friend obtained an part of May, a number of tenants were bound," she explained. "I'd get my application for her and she was among residing in the Towers. brother to take a day off from work. I got the first residents of Northeastern The grand opening ceremonies held nothing done." Towers, a joint housing venture of the on Wednesday, May 30, were attended Finally, after a five-year struggle, she Northeastern Conference and the Hous- by community, religious and government was able to find an apartment. "It wasn't ing and Urban Development Depart- representatives. It was quite a landmark what we wanted," she said. "The land- ment. With deep emotion she exclaimed, achievement, for the SDA Church now lord kept making promises and promises "I thank God for it!" joins a small group of religious organi- and promises. Later on the place began zations that own and operate senior to go down. We bought furniture and citizens' apartments in New York City. carpet and everything got wet. We had no heat. We used to heat by the stove. Quiet, Middle-Class Community We would put water on the stove. Every- The Towers are located at 131-10 Guy thing was mildewed. We threw out F. Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, New dressers and clothes. We lost a lot of York. It is situated in a quiet middle-class stuff." community in southeastern Queens. The apartment was also infested This location is ideal because it offers "with rats and roaches." "It was hor- convenient public transportation, a rible," she said. The landlord, in an at- shopping center, medical offices and a tempt to force his tenants out of the post office. apartments, refused to provide any ser- Stratton C. Lee, property manager for the This 110-unit twelve-story complex vices. "Maybe the only thing he would Towers, presents a plaque to Albert Evans, at is situated on spacious, manicured give was hot water. He wanted every- 91 the oldest tenant, at the opening cere- grounds, which in the future will provide monies. body out of the building." the tenants with the opportunity to cul- This policy of neglect led to an inevit- Shelter To The tivate gardens. able three-year court battle between Elderly and Handicapped The interior is kept meticulously clean landlord and tenants. As vice president The idea of an apartment for senior by the superintendent of the complex, of the tenant association, Jones was in citizens and the mobility impaired living William David Gordon and his assis- the forefront of the fight, but when her in New York City loomed in the mind of tants, Rupert Shaw and O'Neal Rob- husband became terminally ill and the conference administrators for nearly a inson.

TWO to. You know if that were my mother I would want someone to do that." PUBLISHER'S PAGE When one enters the Towers, it is more reminiscent of a life in a college dormitory than senior citizens' apart- NEW WORKERS' ments because the residents are a cos- TRAINING SCHOOL mopolitan group of men and women • from the United States and the Carib- "To Pastor LaGrone, the publishing 11 frCi , tai BAG IN 'hi, ' bean who have formed lasting friend- rHN BAC 'N • directors and district leaders: We, the ships. They often stop by each other's 1984 literature evangelist training class, apartments or in the lobby to chat or would like to take this time to express share some food. our appreciation for the time and effort Pastor Brooks set forth the guiding that was put into getting this training pro- purpose in establishing the home. "It gram together. It is not easy to make the was felt that many of our senior citizens study of God's Word and learning how to were living in substandard housing," he do the work that God has chosen each said. "The church felt that in their sunset of us to do pleasurable, but you have Laura Jones smiles contently as one of the years we should be able to provide a first tenants to move into the Northeastern been very successful. You made a nine- Towers. place for them." They simply wanted to to-nine day go by very fast, and the "render a service to the community." things that we learned will never be The Towers provides one-bedroom Future projects include an out-patient forgotten. As a token of our apprecia- and two-bedroom apartments especially clinic and more housing projects for tion, we would like to present to each of constructed for senior citizens and senior citizens. you a boutonniere." mobility-impaired individuals. They offer The Northeastern Conference has These were the words spoken by such features as non-skid floors, ele- certainly realized its goal and more. Ask Diane Reynolds of the Allegheny West vators, ramps, handrails and grab bars, Albert Evans, 91, the oldest tenant, Conference on behalf of the graduating chute and compactor rooms, smoke de- Maude Mae Green, Flora Camphor, class of the Columbia Union's F.H.E.S. tectors, door locks, a heating system, a Carmen Charles, Leola Coppedge, Training School for new colporteurs, laundry room and a recreation room, in Thomacena Johnson, Myrtle Meade, held in Hagerstown, Maryland, February which the management are now making Willa Mae Jones, or Florence Kerr. They 26-30 of this year. plans to offer a number of programs for would heartily agree! To open the ceremonies the song "So residents. Send I You" was played by Keith Reid on his trumpet. Each student had mastered Residents as Family the basic skills in the techniques of ef- The Towers are managed by AR- fective canvassing. Each one was tested CO/METRO, a private, minority-owned on how well he or she could use logic real estate management and consulting and analyze the feelings and desires of firm headed by Stratton C. Lee, Sr., the prospect. They were taught how to C.P.M. A man possessing both profes- skillfully use their tools and identify buy- sional expertise and concern for senior ing motives. citizens. This particular group has proved to be Lee has served as vice president of the most talented corps of literature the Jackie Robinson Management Cor- evangelists ever in a training school. poration, the Executive Association of These students are having outstanding the National Center for Housing success, not only in sales, but also in Management of the National Corpora- The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Towers influencing people to attend church. was attended by men and women who are ac- tion for Housing Partners and vice presi- Soul-winning is the purpose of our work. tively involved in civic and humanitarian dent for Campus management at Pratt affairs. This is why our dedicated literature min- Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He is isters have disciplined themselves to the assisted by Norma Bolden, who serves cause of God in this work. as area manager for ARCO. Can you qualify to be a literature evan- It is the studied purpose of ARCO/ gelist? Do you have God-given talents to METRO to serve as an effective man- do this work? If so, contact the publish- ager, while at the same time giving per- ing department of your conference. sonal attention to residents. Thomas At the close of this auspicious occa- describes their unique relationship. "We sion, Keith Reid and Inez Reeves played try to take care of them. We are much an instrumental duet. Also, Katherine like a family here. I've seen them come Hicks and Lee Davis of the Allegheny up with the family, as it were. I think East Conference had arranged a special maybe that's the thing that brought us song for literature evangelists that was together like a family. Maybe I extend Smiles were in order as a tenant moved into sung when marching orders were given myself a little more with them. You have the Towers. at the close of the program.

THREE ALLEGHENY EAST The Editor's Desk • immom

M. C. Van Putten, Allegheny East Conference president, addresses Williamsburg congrega- tion on the occasion of their first "at home" baptism.

FIRST "AT HOME" BAPTISM

Have you ever imagined what it was like in days of old when baptisms in rivers and lakes were common? Mem- bers of the Mt. Calvary SDA Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, shared a glimpse Inner-city and prison ministries directors who attended the workshop at the General Con- ference on May 16. of that exciting, heaven-connected mo- ment on Sabbath, June 2, when an out- door baptism was held in their recently acquired portable pool. This was their first "at home" bap- tism. They have previously had to use SUNSET CALENDAR facilities owned by others. M. C. Van Putten, Allegheny East Conference president, was the guest Sept. 28 Oct. 5 12 19 speaker as friends and relatives joined Boston, Mass. 6:31 6:19 6:08 5:56 in this occasion, filling the newly refur- New York City 6:42 6:30 6:16 6:12 bished little country church to capacity. Buffalo, N.Y. 7:02 6:50 6:38 6:30 The sun shone brightly as six souls were Atlanta, Ga. 7:27 7:17 7:08 7:02 lowered into the baptismal pool. After- Miami, Fla. 7:11 7:03 6:56 6:52 wards, dinner was served for the can- 7:02 Charlotte, N.C. 7:12 6:53 6:45 didates, family and visitors. Birmingham, Ala. 6:36 6:26 6:16 6:11 W. C. Scales, Sr., is pastor of this con- Jackson, Miss. 6:50 6:41 6:31 6:26 gregation. Memphis, Tenn. 6:49 6:39 6:29 6:23 Louisville, Ky. 7:31 7:20 7:10 7:03 Karen Chappell Brown Detroit, Midi. 7:19 7:09 6:57 6:49 Communication Secretary Chicago, III. 6:38 6:26 6:15 6:05 Williamsburg, Virginia South Bend, Indiana 6:33 6:21 6:09 6:01 Minneapolis, Minn. 7:00 6:47 6:34 6:24 St. Louis, Mo. 6:49 6:38 6:27 6:20 Kansas City, Mo. 7:06 6:55 6:45 6:36 Denver, Co. 6:48 6:37 6:26 6:18 Little Rock, Ark. 6:58 6:48 6:39 6:32 Dallas, Texas 7:16 7:07 6:58 6:51 New Orleans, La. 6:50 6:41 6:33 6:28 Albuquerque, N.M. 6:55 6:45 6:36 6:29 Oklahoma City, Okla. 7:19 7:09 7:00 6:53

Add one minute for each 13 miles west; subtract one minute for each 13 miles east. Candidates stand for their pre-baptismal ex- amina tion.

FOUR happened to be in the neighborhood. Dr. Nembhard, who is active in the They invited him to attend the Real Truth national organization and an associate Revival with guest speaker W. C. Scales, editor of The Adventist Woman, pre- Jr. His heart was touched to the point of sented guidelines for the establishment tears. of local chapters and the process was Although he did not outwardly seek initiated. the presence of God, he had a secret Temporary officers will serve until the longing to again be with the people of group is formally organized, at which God. He was totally amazed at how God time permanent officers will be elected. had read his thoughts and now was lead- The temporary officers are Carol Cantu, Vincent Emmanuel Blyden and daughter ing him back to the path of truth that had president, Gwendolyn Norwood, secre- Angela were recently baptized into the covered so many miles and years. tary, and Esther Bigger, treasurer. Williamsburg, Virginia, church. On June 2, Vincent Emmanuel Blyden Charter members for the Pottstown- LONG ROAD TO THE TRUTH and his daughter, Angela, were baptized Pine Forge chapter of the Association of into the Mt. Calvary SDA Church in Will- Adventist Women are Janet Arms, Fred- During the 1930s a mother and her iamsburg. die Beasley, Esther Bigger, Edith Bland- four children lived in a small frame Moms was well pleased when she ing, Sheri Calhoun, Sophis Calhoun, house in the Virgin Islands. The family learned of his good news, but this time Eunice Canady, Carol Cantu, 'della donkey was their only means of trans- things are different. This time he was Church, Jayne Darby, Lynn Davis, portation and firewood was necessary in not nine years old. This time he had Luvenia Dunn, Merle Ford, Almeta Gore, order to cook. A background of poverty, successfully climbed the ladder of ex- Ernestine Hall, Paula Howard, Carol coupled with the death of the father, perience and this time he is more deter- Johnson, Tretesious Lester, Gwendolyn caused the family many trying times. mined than ever to follow Jesus. Norwood, Shirley Sample, Elizabeth A Consequently, they formed a strong Shields, Dorothy Suggs, Sossina Teffera, bond of love and unity. Karen Chappell Brown Mildred Thomas, Esther Turman and Joy Mrs. Blyden (Moms) had heard friends Communication Secretary Wilkes. talk and neighbors whisper about a Williamsburg, Virginia group called the "7th-Day People," and became keenly interested. Curiosity led POTTSTOWN HOLDS WOMAN "SABBATH SERVICES to conviction, conversion and commit- POWER WEEKEND IN NAVY PRISON" ment. Soon she and her children were baptized by Pastor Van Putten, the The Pottstown church in Pottstown, It began in January, when the brig father of M. C. Van Putten, president of Pennsylvania, held its second "Woman chaplain informed Chaplain M. H. Wilson e the Allegheny East Conference. Power Weekend" March 3 and 4. The that two prisoners in the brig were Sev- n With church being an island away, purpose of this weekend is to stress the enth-day Adventists. When Wilson vis- Moms organized a branch Sabbath importance of each person in develop- ited them, they requested that services school and had worship in her own ing his or her potential for good in the be conducted on Sabbath. One month home. Who was the keynote speaker? church and community. after coordinating with the brig chaplain Who else but Moms herself. Many Guest speaker for Sabbath services and brig officials, services began E hearts were softened and souls won be- was Dr. Judith Nembhard, assistant pro- February 11. cause of the dedication and courage of fessor of English from Howard Univer- At the first service 26 were in atten- h this woman. Moms turned out to be a sity. Her sermon, "Once You Have dance. The attendance averages be- pillar of faith in her community and a Found the Ladder," was based on tween 20 and 30 each Sabbath, even mighty spiritual influence over her Jacob's experiences and his vision of though it is announced as a Seventh-day children. Even today she preaches and Heaven. It was emphasized that all Adventist worship service. The pris- shares the good news that was once things are possible through Christ. oners, Lyman Connor and Jeffrey Kitts, brought her way. Music for the service was furnished were baptized May 14 into the Seventh- When the son, Vincent Emmanuel, by the Youth Day Ensemble from the day Adventist Church. reached the age of 24, he joined the Newtonville, New Jersey, church under The Navy brig in Norfolk, Virginia, is a army and was soon shipped to Germany. the direction of Doris DeGuzman. long-term facility serving military instal- He disassociated himself from all spir- The afternoon musical potpourri fea- lations in the Tidewater area. These in- itual matters, although he never really tured talent from the local church. This clude the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and forgot the teaching of his childhood. was followed by a vesper vocal selection Air Force bases and units. His path led him to the United States from Lolita Miller and inspirational On April 7, eight weeks after the ser- after the war and he settled in Virginia. thoughts by Elizabeth Shields, a local vices began, the prisoners surprised On a sunny day in October of 1983, Bly- elder. Chaplain Wilson with a plaque which den decided to get a haircut. He drove to The weekend series closed with a read: his favorite barber in Williamsburg. Arriv- "Ladies Only Brunch." At a previous "In appreciation of the services, inspi- ing early, he parked and waited for the meeting the ladies of the church ex- ration and spiritual guidance that you shop to open. Engrossed in his thoughts, pressed interest in establishing a local have given to all of us, thank you! From he was startled by Bible workers Joanie chapter of the Adventist Woman's Asso- the Bridge Over Troubled Water Choir Edmonds and Laura Flowers, who just ciation. and inmates of Naval brig. 7 April 84."

FIVE The Sounds of Joy,

N. Miller and S. Haywood Cox.

shops, discussion groups and youth activities. It was the best of times for preaching with pastors E. E. Cleveland, J. Collins, C C. D. Brooks, Charles Gramham, Joel e Tompkins, W. C. Scales and Mrs. Scales, Breath of Life. Delbert Baker, Calvin Watkins and Walter Arties. It was the best of times for singing with Pastor Wintley Phipps, the Singing r Pastor C. D. Brooks. Men of Oakwood, Sounds of Joy from Omaha, Nina Brown and others. It was the best of times with youth activities: Master Guide graduation, youth semi- nars and sports. It was the best of times for education with Pastor Melancon from Oakwood College. It was the best- S laid plans for campground improvement. N. Miller and W Mosley. Camp Meeting 1984 was the refresh- ing spiritual rain after the drought of 1983, when only mini-camp meetings I were held. Souls were led closer to God as a result of the many challenging Pastor and Mrs. W. C. Scales. messages, songs and activities of 1984. e Additional features of camp meeting S included a Vacation Bible School pro- gram and sewing classes. The sunshine of God's goodness continues to abide with the members of the Central States Conference. L. B. Hampton and S. Haywood Cox.

ONCE AGAIN THE MIRACLE filled ceremony, Simmons spoke from N. Miller and S. Haywood Cox. IS SHARED Revelation 14:6-12. The Holy Spirit then guided Simmons through a sermon. en- A BEAUTIFUL CAMP MEETING On Sabbath, May 26, Edward Johnson titled "The Third Angel's Message." was baptized at the Bethesda SDA Johnson and Deborah Jackson were It was an outstanding camp meeting. Church in Omaha, Nebraska. After re- joined in marriage on Sunday, May 27. It Seventh-day Adventists from across the ceiving Bible studies from Rhonda Davis is with much love, joy and happiness plains, valleys and the rivers traveled to and Pastor Willie L. Harper, Johnson that the Bethesda church family wel- Camp Shady Hill in Edwardsville, Kan- made his stand for the Lord. Pastor D. B. comes the Johnsons. sas. It was a feast of nine glorious days Simmons was assisted by Pastor Arthur Willie L. Harper of singing, witnessing, preaching, work- Herrington. After a very moving, spirit- Correspondent

SIX OPTOMETRIST FOR TRUTH quently lived up to what he believed. of Optometry's first graduating class They gave him their support both pub- was in 1979. This year the college For the first . time in the 100-year licly and privately as they participated celebrated its sixth annual commence- history of a conservative state college in with him in this very special Thursday ment. eastern lower Michigan, an official graduation ceremony. Participants on the graduation pro- special graduation ceremony was held gram included a cross-section of faculty for one of its graduates because of his and staff members from the college, religious convictions. along with representatives from the W. Darrell Smith, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Repre- Fairhaven church in Flint, Michigan, was sentatives from the school included: awarded his doctor of optometry degree Charles Hurt, associate professor in the from the College of Optometry at Ferris College of Optometry; Donald A. Priebe, State College in a special ceremony on vice president of academic affairs; and Thursday, May 17, rather than during the Jack W. Bennett, dean of the College of traditionally scheduled Saturday, May Optometry. Representatives from the 19, graduation. church included Kenneth Lee, an elder Smith believes that graduation ser- from Big Rapids, Michigan, who gave vices are, for the most part, designed to the invocation; Ruth Faye Davis, pro- recognize an individual's academic ac- fessor of home economics at Oakwood complishments. He also believes that College and Smith's cousin, introduced Saturday is the Lord's Sabbath, a day the commencement speaker, Charles D. set apart for rest from daily self- Joseph, president of the Lake Region centered activities. Because of these Conference. James D. Parker, pastor of personal convictions he could not par- the Capitol City church in Indianapolis, ticipate in the scheduled Saturday Indiana, gave the benediction. L graduation services. Smith's ultimate career objective is to a However, Smith still wanted to par- maintain a progressive full-scope pri- ticipate in all the grandeur of a gradua- W Darrel Smith, 0.D., stands with his mother, mary care practice in a multi-disciplinary k June Smith (left), and sister after having his setting. tion exercise. Initially, he attempted to degree conferred. Willie Smith, his father, is e have the graduation services changed not shown. from Saturday to another day of the CAPITOL AVENUE CHURCH week. He realized that this year marked Smith not only received support from SCHOOL ALUMNI DAY the centennial year for Ferris State and his parents and school officials, but also R that plans for this graduation had been from church members in the Idlewild Sabbath, June 16, was the Capitol made years in advance. Smith stated church and the Big Rapids, Michigan, Avenue church's School Alumni Day, e that he was not trying to set a precedent church. Members from these and other during which decades of the 1930s and by challenging the administration with area churches attended the graduation 1940s were highlighted. Former teach- such a petition, but he felt strongly that ceremony as an indication of their sup- ers and alumni from as far away as some accommodation should be made. port for his religious convictions. Pasadena, California, Cleveland, Ohio, He petitioned the Lord in prayer while Prior to attending Ferris State College, Inkster, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, 0 he searched for an alternative in keep- all of Darrell's education had been in the were present. ing with his religious convictions and at Adventist school system. He attended Pastor David Rand, Andrews Univer- n the same time acceptable to the college the Flint SDA church school, Adelphian sity chaplain, was the guest speaker. administration. Smith is convinced that Academy and Andrews University. Since Participants for the entire day were the Lord, through his parents, Mr. and there are no Seventh-day Adventist col- former teachers and alumni of the West Mrs. Willie Smith, directed the idea of re- leges or universities offering a doctor of Street, Capitol Avenue and Capitol City questing to the school's administration optometry degree, Smith found it neces- church schools. that he be allowed to participate in a sary to attend a state school. During the morning service Ruby special graduation ceremony. After he Optometry is a primary health-care Cartwright, a former student at the and his parents had devoted much time profession in which one learns how to Capitol Avenue school, presented a bit to prayer, and after a lot of thought and preserve and best utilize the important of church school history that reminded planning, Darrell Smith developed a ten- sense of vision. Smith says that very few the alumni of their humble beginning, tative program and format so that he minorities seem to be aware of this ex- eight grades in a one-room classroom in could present the idea to the college cellent professional career option. At the rear of the church in the early 1930s. administration. present there are more than 27,000 doc- After the morning service a most When Smith presented his idea of a tors of optometry in the United States. delicious dinner, which was prepared by special graduation ceremony, along with However, less than 500 of these doctors Lee Marble, was served at his cafeteria. his convictions of being an Adventist are minorities. The evening climaxed with a social Sabbath-keeper, the administration offi- Ferris State College, located in Big providing the opportunity for everyone to cially approved his request. Rapids, Michigan, is the only college of renew acquaintances and reminisce School officials acknowledged their optometry in Michigan and one of only about old times. Ann Ross was chairper- respect for this young man who so elo- fifteen in the United States. The College son of the planning committee. As Ann

SEVEN contemplated the activities of Alumni Though Vaida's career is barely off a month for Evangelistic Day at the Day, she says "Praise God from whom the ground, she has already sung with Beacon of Joy church. all blessings flow." Dove Award winner Larnelle Harris. "I Frank Rand, brother of Pastor David was so impressed with his musicianship. Tanya Williams Rand, who had not attended church for He can do practically anything with his Communication Secretary more than 30 years, has since joined the voice," she says. family of God and will soon be baptized. "With the hundreds of times that I've PATHFINDER DAY Ann also says that future plans call for sung, I've never had an audience reac- AT SHARON CHURCH another class reunion in two years, tion like that," Vaida explains. "It really perhaps honoring the 1950s and 1960s. was an unforgettable experience." The Milwaukee Badger Pathfinder Carlos, a native of Philadelphia, Penn- Club celebrated its first local Pathfinder Charli Cartwright sylvania, has played the piano for more day of the year on June 2. Communication Secretary than twenty years and performed in The Badgers were in charge of all several area churches. In April he Sabbath services, beginning with Sab- "PRAISING HIS NAME appeared on the "Today with Lester bath school. WITH SONG" Summrall" telecast on WHME-TV South Acting superintendent for the day was Bend, Indiana. Cheryl Blue. An inspiring joint lesson There comes a time when every musi- Carlos holds a master's degree in study was led out by Gerald 0. Harvey, cian must take a pause and change the religious communications from Andrews deputy director for the Badger club. tempo of his or her life. So it is with University. He is minister of music for Special music during the divine wor- classical songstress Vaida Smith, who the Faith SDA Church in Dowagiac, ship service was presented by the recently ventured into gospel music. Michigan. Strings of Harmony, a singing group On June 23 Vaida appeared with pian- "It's a real challenge to convey the from St. Louis, Missouri. According to re- ist Carlos Medley in a vespers concert at gospel through instrumental music," porters Marva Kelly and Yvonne Harvey, the All Nations SDA Church in Berrien Medley notes. "You have to select tunes the music set the mood for the con- Springs, Michigan, The program pro- carefully so that their very melody rings gregation to receive the sermon, which vided much-needed seed money for the out a spiritual message." was given by Norman Usher, principal- church's budding ministry. The near "I see myself as an interpreter," Car- teacher at Sharon Junior Academy in capacity crowd experienced a tasteful los explains. "I like to capture the joy Milwaukee, Wisconson. blend of contemporary gospel, tradi- and excitement of being a Christian with Pathfinder of the Year trophies were tional and black gospel music. melody and rhythm." awarded to Yulonda Blathers and Fran- "Carlos and I have chosen for our- Carlos and Vaida will be available for cesca Muiff. Members of the club did not selves the slogan 'Praising His Name concerts this fall. If your church would know who would receive the trophies un- with Song,' Vaida explained. "That's like to experience this new ministry, just til the names were called. It was a com- what we're really doing here." write Carlos at 1205 St. Joseph Road, plete surprise to both recipients. Vaida, a native of Vancouver, British B-3, Berrien Springs, MI 49103, or call The Strings of Harmony, a group of Columbia, has been singing for more (616) 471-9139. young people ranging in age from ten to than twenty years. She holds a bach- 23 years, were in charge of the Adventist elor's degree in vocal performance and Ronnie Rosado Youth hour. The program consisted of a a master of music education from An- Communication Secretary skit and a mini-concert. drews University. She currently is pro- The closing event for the day was a gram director for WAUS, an FM radio fellowship social. Members of the station in Berrien Springs. She captured SING, BEACON, SING Badger Pathfinder Club are determined leading roles in such musicals as "Han- to sponsor another Pathfinder Day. They sel and Gretel," "Fiddler on the Roof" The Beacon of Joy church recently enjoy having a Sabbath when they are and "The Sound of Music." She has also organized a brand new group of singers actively involved for the entire day. toured Brazil and Romania with the uni- called the Evangelistic Choir. versity's brass ensemble. At the suggestion of Pastor Tyrone A. Marva G. Kelly After performing her first gospel con- Boyd, the choir was formed and is cur- Club Secretary cert last April—in the university's col- rently accepting new members, The only lege church—Vaida says she enjoys the prequisite is that you love to praise the musical diversity. "I can reach a lot Lord in song. 0 more people with a variety of music The first performance by the choir Everyone enjoys giving good advice, styles," Vaida claims. "In gospel music was on Sabbath, May 19, at the divine and how wonderful it is to be able to say you sing about the deep beliefs that peo- worship service. Although only sixteen the right thing at the right time! ple hold." members strong, the group's voices Proverbs 15:23 "I think gospel music delivers a "dou- emerged with the strength and dedica- ble whammy," she notes. "Not only are tion of a full-fledged choir. the words powerful, but when you blend Under the direction of Lorraine Harris Wisdom is a fountain of life to those them with beautiful music you're deliver- and pianist Joyce Hall, as well as assis- possessing it, but a fool's burden is his ing some greater than the sum total of tant pianist Anita Green, the Evangelistic folly. the individual parts." Choir is currently scheduled to sing once Proverbs 16:22

EIGHT NORTHEASTERN erature, Latin, classical Greek and peda- ORDAINS EIGHT gogy. He has taught school in Haiti and France. Eight ministers were ordained at the Mondestin entered the gospel minis- Northeastern Conference camp meeting try in 1979 at the recommendation of on Sabbath, June 30, at Camp Victory Pastor M. D. Bermingham, coordinator Lake in Hyde Park, New York. Those or- of the French work for the Northeastern dained were Arlington R. Greene, David Conference. S. Glover, Archange Emmanuel Mondes- Pastor Mondestin is the author of Con- tin, Matias Solis, Martin Benjamin, naissance et Liberte, a book written to George W. St. John, Kenneth L. Green teach Christianity and Adventism to the and Lawrence S. Dorsey. These men upcoming Haitian generation. The book bring with them a wide and varied array Pastor Arlington R. Greene and family: Dar- was published in 1983. of experience. ren, Garth, Leila Faye, Pastor Greene, Kevin, He is married to the former Unelle Michelle and Curt. Noel of Haiti. The Mondestins are blessed with four children: Micheline, Pastor Arlington R. Greene was born Monique, Paul-Emmanuel and Jacque- and reared in an Adventist family in line. Jamaica, West Indies. In 1953 he grad- uated from West Indies College in Man- deville, Jamaica, as an accountant. Greene has faithfully served in the area of church finance as an accountant for West Indies College, the East N Jamaica Conference, the West Indies 0 Union and Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. r He has served as secretary/treasurer for the West Jamaica and Bahamas con- ferences. For the past seventeen years, Pastor Greene has served with distinc- Pastor Matias Solis and family: Dennis, Pas- h tion as auditor of the Northeastern Con- tor Solis, L. Michelle, Mercedes and Edwin. e ference. Greene is married to the former Leila Pastor Matias Solis was born and a Faye Crarey of Kingston, Jamaica, West reared in Panama. He received his min- Indies. Their union has produced five isterial training at Antillian College in children: Garth, Michelle, Kevin, Darren Puerto Rico and the SDA Theological and Curt. All are active members of the Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Pastor David S. Glover and family: Andre, Monique, Hazel, Mark and Pastor Glover. church. where he received a master of arts de- e gree in religion in 1979. Pastor David S. Glover was born and In that same year the Northeastern r reared in Brooklyn, New York. He re- Conference called him to serve the His- n ceived his ministerial training from the panic churches in Salem, Boston and Manhattan Bible Institute, Drew Univer- Lawrence, Massachusetts. sity and Oakwood College. In 1983 he was transferred to his For twelve years he served as an out- present field of labor, the Bethel His- standing minister in the Pentecostal panic church of Boston, Massachusetts, denomination. In 1982 he became a Sev- and the Providence Hispanic church in enth-day Adventist through the Christian Providence, Rhode Island. witness of pastors Robert Lister and Gil- In 1967 he married Mercedes (of bert Foster. Panama) and from their union were born two children: Michelle and Edwin. With Following his baptism he received an Pastor Archange E. Mondestin and family: invitation to join the gospel ministry. He Monique, Unelle, Jacqueline and Micheline. the death of his sister, his nephew Den- served as associate pastor of the Mount nis became his son. of Olives church in Brooklyn, New York. Pastor Archange Emmanuel Mondes- The other ministers ordained at the He presently serves as pastor of the tin is a third-generation Adventist and Northeastern Conference camp meeting Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in was born and raised in Port Margery, will be featured next issue. Springfield, Massachusetts. Haiti. Glover is married to the former Hazel He studied at Diquini, the theological 0 Prescod of Barbados, West Indies. They seminary in Haiti, and received a master God blesses those who obey Him; are the parents of three lovely children: of arts degree from the University of happy the man who trusts in the Lord. Mark, Monique and Andre. Montpellier, where he studied French lit- Proverbs 16:20

NINE Hispanoamericana and other private tist Elementary School. This is the first organizations. Pastor Rivera announced year the school has been in operation, an evangelistic crusade, also to be con- and these girls were the only students in ducted in September. the eighth grade. Pastor E. J. Lewis delivered the WILLIAMS TO SERVE baccalaureate message at the 11 a.m. PRISON MINISTRY service on May 19,. on the class theme: "Moving Upward." Harry J. Williams has been called to The commencement followed after broaden his responsibilities beyond be- sunset by the home and school leader, ing director of better living centers in the local eider Raymond Scarlett. His topic Atlanta area. He will also be the evan- was: "Where Are the Children Gone?" gelist for the Birmingham-based United The graduates presented their parents. Prison Ministry. The president is Richard with silk roses in appreciation of their Bland. love and sacrifice in providing them with Williams became converted to Adven- a Christian education. tism in the Philadelphia penitentiary in The acting principal, Pastor E. J! Luis German Cajiga. 1973. Immediately after leaving prison, Lewis, presented awards and honors to he went to Oakwood College, where he the worthy students and brought the ARTIST HELPS SPANISH turned his energies toward studying for never-to-be-forgotten day to a close. CHURCH the ministry. After completion, he ac- S Luis German Cajiga is an artist of cepted the call to South Atlantic Confer- BEREA HOLDS 0 world renown. He is also known as a ence in August of 1979. WEEK OF PRAYER writer, poet, orator, college professor, He has traveled all over the con- preacher, musician, athlete and more. ference, North America and the islands The Adventist Youth Society of the At the invitation of the Central Spanish promoting inner-city programs, holding Berean church in Charlotte, North Caro- church in Atlanta, he spent two weeks workshops in prison ministry and in- lina, conducted their spring week of with them to raise funds toward their structing young people against the prayer under the theme of "Be Ye h church building and the 1,000 Days of serious hazards of the drug traffic, Steadfast." The last Sabbath service Reaping. For five days he exhibited 32 alcohol and smoking. In addition, he has was conducted by Pastor Stephen Pat- pieces of his serigraphic works at the also been assistant pastor at the Atlanta- terson, a prison ministries specialist Rosewood Room of the Terrace Garden Maranatha church, assistant pastor at for the Orlando-based "Jesus Behind Inn Hotel. They netted over $2,000 the Atlanta-Boulevard church and pastor Bars." This poetic pastor stated his toward the project. of the Rome church in Georgia. He has belief that, contrary to public opinion, l With his own multi-media creation on also developed three viable better living "Experience is the best teacher." a giant 9x30 foot screen, he conducted a centers in the Atlanta area. In going to "Wisdom from the Word of God is the a week-long Revelation seminar with more Birmingham, he will still carry the major best teacher." n than 50 non-members in attendance portion of his responsibilities in the Patterson conducted a Jesus Behind nightly. In addition to the resurgence, South Atlantic Conference. Bars prison ministry workshop on Sab- reconsecration and recommitment of bath afternoon and Sunday. Forty per- the members, eight persons made deci- sons completed the course and will sions to join the church and are getting receive a J.B.B. certificate after spend- ready for baptism. ing 40 hours of comprehensive training The Central Spanish church. • was in effective prison ministry. organized (by President R. B. Hairston and was being pastored by R. Franklin MAYOR HONORED AT and R. E. Tottress in the Atlanta-Berean GUEST DAY district) with eighteen members. 'Soon after their organization, Carmel. Rivera On June 2 the Sabbath school of the was called from Puerto Rico to pastor Berean church in Charlotte, North Caro- the church. Today the membership lina, held its Guest Day program when stands at 64. their guest of honor was Mayor Harvey There are some 170,000 hispanics liv- Harry J. Williams. Gantt of Charlotte. ing in Atlanta. Cajiga's efforfmade a sig- Other participants were Bernice nificant impact upon the influential Miller, Sabbath school superintendent; leaders and professional people in the EBENEZER SCHOOL HOLDS Richard Long, pastor; Sabbath school Spanish community to the extent that FIRST COMMENCEMENT Secretary Cecilia McCallough, who they have gotten the consent of the ar- made the presentations; and two high tist, and are already making prepara- Stephanie Whitley, Elizabeth Harper school graduates, Cheryl Bennett and tions for another art exhibit to be held and Beda Hightower had the distinction Samantha Thorne, who were recognized September 13 and 14. This exhibit is of being the first students to graduate by their Sabbath school for their aca- being sponsored by the Casa Cultural from the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adven- demic achievements.

TEN of 1984 with Rhon Reid, Washington' Butler, Jr., and Edward C. Williams as principals. Rhon peid is the chief executive of- ficer. Butler, a former• candidate for governor, is executive vice president for internal administration. Edward Williams serves as executive vice president for field administration. The corporate of- fices are located in Trademark Square of the Metro Center. Rhon Reid talks about the new firm with enthusiasm and great expectation --a for the future. "We started out with noth- Lori Cammack of Nashville, Tennessee. ing but our experience, our talents and Left to right: Washington Butler, Jr., Rhon some sacrificial financial investment. STUDENT MUSICIAN Reid and Edward C. Williams. Now we have fiduCiary responsibility for WINS SCHOLARSHIP funds in excess of $3.9 million dollars details of managing a property, which re- annually," Reid said. "In addition," he Lori Cammack, a member of the quires keeping it in a safe, attractive and continues, "other property owners are Riverside chapel in Nashville, Ten- rentable condition," said Washington calling us to explore the possibility of nessee, is a music student at the Blair Butler. ADAM serving as their professional School of Music in that city. We are in a position to manage an managers." S Lori had mixed emotions when her unlimited number of multi-family prop- instructor issued her a scholarship ap- erties for an individual or corporate 0 plication because there was a Sabbath owner, a bank, an insurance company or conflict. Erline Cammack, Lori's mother, another mortgage holder providing the suggested that Lori complete the appli- same high quality service as we provide cation and she would confer with the in- for all of our client," Butler said. structor. Although the instructor assured The dedication these three men bring h her that he would try to make alternate to a very difficult business is impressive. arrangements, when the schedule was They have shown that they are not afraid posted, a Sabbath date was listed for of risks or challenges. Their commit- C Lori. ment to achieve success is certain to When Erline again visited with the in- inspire their employees and client prop- e structor, she submitted the application erty owners. and a request for rescheduling the audi- For further information, contact tion. She then learned that someone had Washington Butler, Jr., Executive Vice already visited. Unknown to Lori, when Left to right: Rhon Reid, Edward C. Williams President for Internal Administration, she performed for the mandatory jury and Washington Butler, Jr. (615) 256-3612 or 13. r presentation, the instructor had ar- ranged for members of the scholarship "We are off and running. Our momen- a guild to be present. Lori was not only tum is high, but we have not even started blessed with a special audition, but she to accelerate in terms of market pene- SOUTH CENTRAL is also the recipient of a music scholar- tration," said Ed Williams, property SPELLING BEE HELD ship. manager. When asked what obstacles "I can do all things through Christ The scholarship gives full tuition for a he sees to the success of ADAM, Reid which strengthens me." This was the class in musicianship, theory or history, replied: "We don't see any obstacles. motto of Shunda Michael as she spelled and one-half tuition for voice for the We see challenges, opportunities and in the South Central Conference's first academic year 1984-85. mountains to climb, some great and some small, but we are looking for those spelling bee, held in Chattanooga, Ten- Allen Johnston mountains and taking them on as we en- nessee. Correspondent counter them." The bee took place on May 12. Shunda As a property management company, was the winner for the fourth and fifth MANAGEMENT FIRM ADAM is responsible for the overall site grades. She is the daughter of Mr. and LOOKING TO CLIMB maintenance and management, rental Mrs. N. C. Michael of Jackson, Missis- of units, monitoring the care of proper- sippi, and attends the B. W. Abney A new minority-owned property man- ties and financial management. The lat- Learning Center in Jackson. agement firm has been formed in Nash- ter includes collection of rents, payment Also representing the Abney Learning ville, Tennessee. The firm, American of bills, management of cash reserves Center was Kevin Collins, son of Mary Diversified Asset Management Corpo- and investment counseling. "We relieve Collins of Jackson. Linda Tynes is the ration (ADAM), was organized in April the client of all the headaches and teacher and Susie Hill is the principal.

ELEVEN Hamilton hosted the more than 2500 Pastors C. D. Brooks and Pastor W. M. attendees. Mayor Wayne Robenous of Starks of the General Conference; Ocala extended the city's welcome. Pastor W. Pearson of the Allegheny East Ida Mae Scott of Ocala was the Sab- Conference; Pastor I. B. Warden of the bath school superintendent. Ricky and Southern California Conference; Pastor Vivian Martin of Progress Village pre- G. R. Earle, president of the North- sented the lesson. Verlyn Elvin of Pat- eastern Conference; Pastor R. W. Bates, mos Chapel in Winter Park, Florida, former director of personal ministry for coordinated the children's Sabbath the General Conference; Pastor R. Rob- school, and the Heavenly Voices from inson from the Breath of Life; and, from From left to right: (almost hidden) Ann Marie Jacksonville, Florida, directed by Kim- the Southern Union, President A. D. Mc- Brown, Caesar Robinson (youth elder), Alvin berly Rahming, presented musical selec- Clure and pastors 0. J. McKinney, W. M. Kibble (visiting pastor) and W. C. Byrd (pastor tions. Abbott, Jr., and Fernon Retzer. of the Mt. Olivet SDA Church). Pastor Henry M. Wright, president of Eugene Armstead was ordained into the Allegheny West Conference, deliv- the gospel ministry on Sabbath, June 2. MOUNT OLIVET HOLDS ered an inspiring and challenging The theme for the youth tent was WEEK OF PRAYER message entitled "Stormy." Betty Ashe "Now is the Hour." conducted worship services for the The activities closed with notes of "Jesus is the Answer for the 80s'' was children. regret that the experience of camp- the theme of the youth week of prayer After thirteen-year-old Shawntrell meeting had to conclude. The con- held at the Mt. Olivet SDA Church in Fort Singleton of Jacksonville presented the ference family eagerly awaits next Lauderdale, Florida. only oratorial speech, awards of ap- year's session, which promises to be Pastor Alvin Kibble of the Trinity SDA preciation were presented to Myra bigger and better. Church in Newark, New Jersey, was the Richardson and Pastor Milton Sterling, guest speaker. For six nights Pastor Kib- S federation pastoral advisor. ble presented the following topics: IN TRANSITION Five concurrent workshops entitled "The High Cost of Low Living," "Teenage Witnessing," "Effective Par- "Of Company and Character," Malcolm Taylor, who served the Val- enting Skills," "Divorce and Remar- "Lip Service Religion," dosta, Quitman and Thomasville, Geor- riage," "Operation Fireside" and "No Thanks, Satan," gia, district will move to the Winter Park, "Advantages of a Black SDA College "Fame" and Apopka and Sanford, Florida, district, Education" were presented by B. h "The Holy Harlot." and Claude Mathews, a recent graduate Waldon, Jackie Titer, Keith Dennis, "Coming Home" was the sermon that of Andrews University, will replace him. e Loretha Tolbert, Diane Moore and Jan climaxed this week of devotion. Mem- Gregory Mack, who served in the infil- Ross. bers and the many visitors who attended tration ministry, will assume duties at the The Elim SDA Church in St. Peters- the meetings committed their lives to Fitzgerald and Hazelhurst, Georgia, dis- burg, Florida, presented a skit for the God as a result of their religious exer- trict. Jonathan McCottry leaves that A.Y.S. hour. Gregory Mack, associate cise. district to go to the Lakeland, Plant City, pastor of the Jacksonville, Florida, The 1984 week of prayer is now in the Avon Park and Thonotosassa, Florida, district, closed the Sabbath with e past, but the inspiring messages will district. vespers. Next year's activities are continue to live on, and also the theme Milton Sterling, who formerly pastored r already looked forward to with excite- song: there will go to Tabernacle and Perrine, ment and anticipation. n "Sign me up for the Christian jubilee, Miami, Florida, district vacated by Don write my name on the roll. Edwards, who will pastor the Florida City I've been changed since the Lord has and Key West, Florida, district. lifted me, SOUTHEASTERN HOLDS Ernest Young has been appointed I want to be ready when Jesus CAMPMEETING FOR 1984 from there to serve the Ephesus church comes." in West Palm Beach, Florida. Herman Campmeeting 1984 was a historic Davis goes to the Jacksonville and St. moment for the Southeastern Confer- Augustine, Florida, district and Theus YOUTH FEDERATION ence. After members from Florida, Young to the Tampa, Florida, Progress HELD IN OCALA Georgia, North Carolina and South Caro- Village district, a switch in commands. lina had met together for years, this was Barry Bonner, a recent graduate of The M. C. Strachan Youth Federation a solo event for the Southeastern Con- Oakwood College, is the new pastor for convened on Sabbath, May 5, in Ocala, ference. Ft. Pierce, Florida. He is part of the infil- Florida, under the distinguished leader- The ten days were filled with old- tration ministry. ship of Frankyann Dawkins. This annual fashioned prayer meetings, Bible- Trevor Fraser, who pastored in West activity involving the youth of northern backed preaching and a revival time like Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce, Florida, Florida and southern Georgia was held never before. goes to Oakwood College, Huntsville, in the spacious facilities of the Church of The pastors who had speaking ap- Alabama, as associate professor in the God by Faith, Inc., James Jones, pastor. pointments contributed greatly to the department of religion. Pastor G. W. Murray, members of the revival. Guests included Dr. B. Reaves Shiloh church and A.Y.S. leader Denton and Dr. Rosa Banks, Oakwood College; R. R. Brown

TWELVE The 38th annual camp meeting was a grand success, and the satisfying presence of the Holy Spirit remains. Our conference president recounts some of the glorious events, and shares with you photos of our welcomed guests.

Ramona Young, director of health services, Classes were taught in nutrition, sewing and kept nurses and Dr. Joshua Smith busy. Their CPR. Twenty pioneers were honored for their volunteer services kept sickness and acci- faithfulness in developing the conference. dents at a minimun. S 0

The first Sabbath speaker, G. Ralph Thomp- 1,400 secretary of the General Conference. h w W. T. Cox, Little Rock district pastor, was the principal candidate at the ordination service. e S t

R. L. Wookfork delivered the ordination R Dr. M. A. Warren of Oakwood College re- message and all ministers participated in the turned to his home conference. Dr. Warren program. e wrote the Sabbath school lesson helps this quarter. He has earned two doctoral degrees. The president awarded him a plaque for his accomplishments. Ford not only had an inter- B. E. Wright and his youth department per- esting church at study, but C. R. Pritchett formed very well. Thursday night was Youth conducted a workshop for the sabbath school Night. Barry Black and Albert Teele were 0 department. speakers for the youth. The Pathfinders paraded through the downtown streets of n Athens promoting temperance.

W. C. Jones informs Robert Smith that, for the second year, Olice Brown reports over James Best of the Allegheny West Confer- $23,000 in sales. S. L. Green states that all ence conducted a workshop on "Decisions" cabins, tents and any available space was for R. E. Brown. H. L. Lee conducted family taken, giving us a capacity crowd. We look finance classes each evening for M. M. C. E. Bradford, vice president of the General forward to camp meeting in 1985, in spite of it Young. Pastors Ellis and Draggon baptized 30 Conference for North America, was the last being a General Conference year. souls during camp meeting. Sabbath speaker.

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BERMUDA'S PRIME MINISTER ing black men and women to medical At the eleven o'clock worship hour the schools. (This year alone nine former church was filled to capacity as worship- World renowned leaders, including Oakwoodites graduated from medical pers supported the youth federation and the prime minister of Bermuda, ad- schools). winning teams. The guest speaker was dressed 197 graduates and their guests M. Munro, who received the cor- Pastor Robert Smith, Jr., who delivered a June 1-3 at Oakwood College in Hunts- porate friendship award from Oakwood, power-packed message. ville, Alabama. was no stranger to the college. He made The winning teams represented the General Conference Field Secretary it known that he felt it an honor to return South Central Conference in Atlanta, Charles D. Brooks was the speaker for after visiting in the fall at the 1983 Georgia. We brought home first place the consecration program, the first of faculty/staff colloquium and that he trophies in temperance and basketball. four commencement weekend services plans to aid Oakwood through his affilia- that provides each graduate with an op- tion with the United Negro College Fund. LITERATURE EVANGELISTS portunity to re-dedicate him or herself to Each service of this 75th graduation INVADE BEREAN IN God and humanity. Brooks, also known was appropriately held in the Oakwood BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA worldwide for his "Breath of Life" College sanctuary, a $3-million-dollar telecast (for which he is speaker and structure that seats 3,000. Since its first There was no mistaking their pres- director), appealed to listeners to lift graduating class in 1909, Oakwood has ence, for one had only to see them from higher moral standards. consistently graduated men and women a distance and recognize the familiar Henry M. Wright, president of the with a commission to be worthy ex- sky and navy blue so reminiscent of their Allegheny West Conference and former amples in Christian service. high calling. They came from Missis- associate professor of religion and sippi, Louisiana and even as far away as theology for Oakwood, returned to pre- Texas, all converging on Baton Rouge sent the baccalaureate address. Many and, more specifically, on Berean. Their graduates he happily recognized by IN THE NEWS purposes were to recruit and show the name during the service were students progress of the work here in the South- he encouraged to press on to higher west. levels of achievement. NEW LIFE CHURCH The high day in Zion began with the in- The prime minister of Bermuda, John HOLDS BIBLE BOWL vasion of the Sabbath school hour, W. Swan, delivered the address at the which was highlighted by the melodious nurses' pinning ceremony on Sabbath The New Life Seventh-day Adventist tones of Yolanda Harris, Sharon Ches- afternoon, June 2. Premier Swan, who Church in Nashville, Tennessee, under sell, Valerie Coats and Vendetta Douset, served as chairman of the Bermuda Pastor Morris Patterson, hosted the a group of sisters known as the "New hospitals board prior to joining the cab- South Central Youth Federation Bible Believers." inet, emphasized in his speech the tre- Bowl and basketball competition in Janu- It was during the divine worship hour mendous responsibility of preserving ary to determine representatives for the that the conference's assistant trea- lives. Swan has been instrumental in youth congress in Atlanta, Georgia. surer, Pastor Samuel Green, reminded helping Bermudians attend Oakwood The theme of "Welcome, Champions" us that "God is going to finish His work through scholarships, and he urged the was brought to life in the opening words with or without us, but He would rather audience to appreciate the uniqueness of the federation president, Souix Hud- have us share in His plan of salvation. of Oakwood College, its warmth and son. Pastor Joseph McCoy, director of The finishing of the work hinges on tak- fellowship. youth ministry, directed the contest for ing to the people the written word, the At a reception held in his honor Satur- both the junior and senior Bible Bowl printed word and the preached word." day evening, Swan was visited by the teams as they competed for the cham- The worship hour's platform guests in- mayor of Huntsville and other local lead- pionship. cluded the publishing director, James ers. On Sunday he received a distin- The excitement was climaxed as two Marshall, pastors D. Coleman of the Caf- guished service award from Oakwood. teams struggled to "gain the victory." fin (New Orleans) and New Orleans East J. Richard Munro, president of TIME, The winners were the Oakwood Acad- churches and Thomas Blevins from the INC., delivered the commencement ad- emy of Huntsville, Alabama, junior team Natchez district. dress on Sunday morning, June 3. He and the Bethel SDA Church of Jackson, Robert Antwine was recognized as verbalized the achievements of Oak- Mississippi, senior team. The basketball the champion soul-winner, for which he wood College, including being ranked winners were from the Riverside SDA received a magnificent trophy. Six of his with Ivy League universities for send- Church of Nashville. eleven precious souls were present for

FOURTEEN the meeting. Berean's own Kevin Jen- Wheeler's Park near Florence, Alabama, THE NORTH AMERICAN kins was another literature evangelist March 2-4. REGIONAL VOICE recognized for his thirst for souls. Building team—Goal number four Following a scrumptious meal pro- was to organize a building team in the NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE vided by the Sabbath school depart- conference to help construct and reno- The official organ of the North ment, the invasion extended into the vate church and school buildings. That American Regional Conferences

Adventist youth hour, when Pastor team has helped on one building and is R. C. BROWN, Sr., Managing Editor Blevins provided the vesper thought, ready to go all the way on future build- L. A. PASCHAL, Editor which was an adaptation of the parable ings. Stephanie Johnson, Associate Editor of the ten virgins found in Matthew 1983/84 was a super year and the en- Editorial Committee: R. C. Brown, Sr. Chairman, L. A. Paschal, C. E. Dudley 25:1-13. thusiasm among laymen and pastors Stennett Brooks, I. J. Johnson Correspondents: Northeastern, L. A. Paschal, As the day drew to a close, literature was high as goals for 1984/1985 were South Atlantic, S. E. Gooden, South Central, evangelists and lay persons alike were set. I. J. Johnson, Lake Region, Vivian Joseph, Central States, D. Miller, Southwest Region, reminded that not only are we to carry Evangelism—The goal for 1984 is to W. C. Jones, Allegheny West, E. M. Cleveland, light, but we are also to be lights. The encourage every member to work with Allegheny East, H. Booker, Southeastern, Roy Brown high day in Zion finally ended for the rest the pastors to win a soul in 1984. Staff Artists: John Bauer, Michael Paschal of us, but it continued the next day for Southern Union Revolving Fund—The Published monthly by the supportive the lay evangelists as they made plans goal this year to inform and invite Regional Conferences of North America and printed by the University Printers, for their next invasion. members of the revolving fund in which Berrien Springs, Michigan they may invest money and draw inter- Subscription rate $6.50 a year. est while the fund helps churches to ALL MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE CHANNELED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION OR have money to build. The L.A.C. board CONFERENCE CORRESPONDENT.

members pledged $4,000 when they Both old and new addresses should be given when a voted to use the revolving fund on change of address is requested. Zip code should be included for all addresses. February 12. Postmaster: Send all notices to University Printers, Family finance seminar—Another Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. goal for this year is to hold another NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE family finance seminar at camp meet- 115-50 Merrick Boulevard St. Albans. New York 11434 ing with pastors S. Meyers and 0. J. Telephone 212291-8006 McKinney. LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Reactivate the L.A.C. committees— ALLEGHENY EAST, M. C. Van Putten, President, Another goal this year is to have all Paul Cantrell, Secretary, B. W. Mann, Treasurer. seven L.A.C. committees activated by Address: P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548, Telephone (215) 326-4610. Joseph F. Milner, Jr., chairman of the Lay Ad- camp meeting. visory Council. ALLEGHENY WEST, Henry Wright, President, We look forward to having all Willie J. Lewis, Secretary, Johnny Mack, Treasurer. Address: 1339 E. Broad Street. Colum- LAY COUNCIL churches take part in the L.A.C. by hav- bus, OH 43205, Telephone (614) 252-5271. ing someone from each church at every ACHIEVES GOALS CENTRAL STATES, S. H. Coy, President, Leroy meeting of the Lay Advisory Council, in- Hampton, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 5737 Swope Parkway. Kansas City, MO 64141, Tele- Joseph F. Milner, Jr., chairman of the cluding the June 17 meeting at camp phone (816) 361-7177.

Lay Advisory Council, was re-elected to meeting and the November 4 meeting. LAKE REGION, C. D. Joseph, President, R. C. a second term on February 12, 1984. We especially invite pastors to meet with Brown, Sr., Secretary, D. C. Keith, Treasurer. Ad- dress: 8517 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60619, During his 1983/84 year as chairman of the L.A.C. whenever they can. Telephone (312) 846-2661. the L.A.C., Milner stated that the council NORTHEASTERN, G. R. Earle, President, H. W. Baptiste, Secretary, S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. Ad- achieved 100 percent of its goals. dress- 115-50 Merrick Boulevard, St. Albans. NY Evangelism-1983 was the greatest NORTHWEST SPANISH 11434, Telephone (2121 291-8006. year ever for evangelism in the South DEDICATES CHILDREN SOUTH ATLANTIC, R. B. Hairston, President, John A. Simons, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: Box Central Conference with more than 92447 Morris Brown Station, Atlanta, GA 30314. 1,700 baptisms. Laymen played a signifi- The Northwest Spanish church Telephone (404) 755-4539. cant part in helping win souls and raising recently witnessed the presentation of SOUTH CENTRAL, C. E. Dudley, President, Fred Crowe, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 715 Youngs up new congregations. four young children to God. Azael Colon, Lane. Nashville, TN 37207. Telephone (615) Family finance seminar—Goal num- church elder, led out in the presentation 226-6500 ber two was to have pastors Samuel ceremony by reading from Scripture and SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE, J. A. Edge- combe, President, D. A. Walker, Secretary-Trea- Meyers of the General Conference and the book Counsels to Parents. surer. Address 801 Highway 436 West, Suite E., 0. J. McKinney of the Southern Union On this occasion the children of Mr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Telephone (305) 869-5264 Conference conduct a family finance and Mrs. Samuel Gonzalez, Mr. and Mrs. SOUTHWEST REGION, W. C. Jones, President, seminar at the 1983 camp meeting. William Montanez, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Milton Young, Secretary, Helen Turner, Treasurer. Sixty-eight graduated from the course, Pineda, and Pastor and Mrs. Miguel Address 2215 Lanark Street, Dallas. TX 75203, Telephone (214) 943-4491 while many others attended. Rodriguez were dedicated to the service Laymen's retreat—Goal number of our Lord. The entire congregation has three was to have a laymen's retreat for accepted its responsibility to pray and training and testifying of the work done help these families, in order to ensure in 1983. This retreat was held at Joe that their faith in the Lord remains firm.

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