MISSION STATEMENT insideMAY To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform, 2004 instruct, and inspire our church members. FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Editorial 3 7 30,000 People to Set Up Camp in Oshkosh, ¿Qué Está Pasando? 21 Wisconsin Quoi de Neuf? 22 Youth & Relationships 23 This & That 31

NEWS Atlantic Union College 4 8 Cover Story: Bermuda 6 Atlantic Union Greater New York 11 Youth Participate New York 12 in Conference on Northeastern 14 Youth and Community Northern New England 19 Service Southern New England 20

INFORMATION Bulletin Board 24 Obituaries 25 Classifieds 29 15 2004 Camp Meeting Schedule DEADLINES July Issue May 14 August Issue June 11 31 Atlantic Union to Hold its September Issue July 9 First Attorney’s Conference

May 2004 Vol. CIII, No. 5 The Atlantic Union GLEANER is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and ABOUT THE COVER: Youth from around the Atlantic Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Union joined the North American Division delegation to the World MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscription price, $8.00. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Conference on Youth and Community Service, Impact 10/40 Bangkok, Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Thailand. This is their story. Read it beginning on page 8. Hagerstown, MD 21740.

2 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site EDITORIAL

A Visit to the Sugarhouse

his time of year takes me back to my productivity, and outcome become distaste- childhood days in Collins Center, New ful and sour. If we allow “an alteration” in TYork. When the snow began to melt the process of “connecting” spiritually, we, and the crocuses began to bloom, I remem- too, will experience sourness. ber trudging through the maple sugar bush Only as a family, church, conference and tapping trees and gathering sap with my union “connect” to Jesus and with each Dad. Later we would return to the sugar- other can we give the Father glory (John house to meet my grandfather boiling down 15:4-14). Then and only then will there be a the sap into rich, sweet maple syrup. My true connectedness, with perfect timing and brother and I would take a small cup of hot complete togetherness. Yes, true connected- syrup and set it in some snow or cold sap to ness can happen. If not, the adversary will let it cool off. Then we would delight our encroach upon our untapped potential in taste buds by sipping that sweet, fresh syrup. Christ. Jesus says, “Without connecting to “Only as a What memories,…what joy,… what fun! Him, we can do nothing.” Everything about maple sugar processing The writings of the Apostles John and Paul family, church, had to do with being connected. The tree make it clear that we need to connect with was connected to the roots where the sugar heaven and each other if we are going to have conference and was stored all winter. The spigot was securely sweet lives, sweet marriages, sweet children, connected to the freshly drilled hole in the sweet churches, and sweet relationships. Jesus union “connect” tree. The bucket was connected to the spigot. pleads with us not to separate from Him or The gathering tank was tightly connected to from each other. Please don’t allow blockages to Jesus and the trailer, which was connected to the trac- to stop the flow of sweet, relational graces tor that my Dad and I drove from the woods between you and that lifeline. Ellen White with each other to the sugarhouse. All the metal, segmented mentions what some of those hindrances are boiling pans were connected to each other as that separate us: the sap entered one end, was boiled down to can we give the syrup, and emptied out the other end. 1. Pleasures of the world. Another dimension of the whole experi- 2. Life’s cares, perplexities and sorrows. Father glory.” ence was that our family was happily con- 3. Faults of others. nected as each person did his job in the sug- 4. Our own faults and imperfections. aring process. Everyone worked together, Have these traps disconnected the sweet- everyone needed each other, and everyone ness of any of your relationships? To any or shared in the profits. As each piece of equip- all of these, Satan seeks to divert the mind. ment and person was connected and worked (STEPS TO CHRIST, p. 71) Why not tap into in harmony, good times and good maple Heaven’s sweet sugarhouse and connect with syrup were “u-syrped” by all. one another. Let us allow the sweet syrup There is one vital point of the maple syrup from heaven to flavor our relationships and process that is paramount in the final out- provide rich, cherished memories. come. The sap, after it is gathered, must My prayer for us is that we are rooted in remain cold before it is boiled down. If Christ Jesus. May we all remain faithfully allowed to set in room temperature or connected. Who knows? Maybe we will “warm up,” it becomes “sour.” We, as God’s meet at the Sugarhouse in heaven. children, face the same crucial dilemma. The adversary’s goal is to disconnect, disunite Mike Ortel is president of the Northern New and detach us.When that happens, harmony, England Conference. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 3 AUC Student Returns to Finish Degree After More Than 50 Years

ore than 50 years after beginning a tained a special place in her heart for the institution music major at Atlantic Union where she had her first college experience. MCollege (AUC), Joyce (Schirner) Bozarth enrolled in the Adult Degree Program Bozarth, has returned to complete her in January 2004 and is now currently work- degree. In 1949 shortly after graduating ing on the degree that has eluded her for from Plainfield Academy, Bozarth enrolled more than half a century and hopes to at AUC intending to fulfill her lifelong complete it by July 2005. dream of becoming a piano and violin Bozarth admits that it’s not easy return- teacher. However, as a student too ing to college at her age. However, she impoverished even to afford her own notes “everyone at AUC has been won- violin, she struggled to pay her tuition. derful.” In addition, she draws inspira- Despite her hard work, rising at 5:30 a.m. tion from her own role model—a man in each morning to begin a janitorial job in her church who, after a successful career the girls’ dorm, lack of finances soon com- as a newspaper reporter, returned to pelled her to withdraw from college. school to earn a doctorate in history at the After leaving AUC Bozarth’s life took her age of 88.

B in new directions. Eventually, she married o . She hopes to encourage others interested in z 05 ar 0 and returned to college earning an elementary th y 2 returning to college to give the matter prayer- ex ul pe y J education degree from Columbia Union College cts e b ful consideration. As she points out, her own dis- to e gre in 1970 and a master’s of education from George arn her music de covery of AUC’s Adult Degree Program occurred after Washington University in 1976. With her interest in Asia she began praying that the Lord would open the way for piqued by a stint teaching music in Japan, she began work- her to finish her degree. “If the Lord wants us to do this, ing toward a doctorate in Far Eastern history from the He will make it possible,” she observes. University of Maryland. However, she continued to cherish her dream of earning a music degree. Nicole A. Currier, chair, Adult Degree Program, assistant profes- Having recently begun researching distance education pro- sor of history, and acting chair, History department

OLLEGE grams, Bozarth’s attention was captured by reading the Atlantic Union College GLEANER and noticing an advertisement about AUC’s Adult

C Degree Program. The program, which would enable her to study at home with the exception of ten-day seminars on AUC Graduation campus each January and July, was exactly what she had been hoping to find. In addition, because the program was Coming up Fast offered at AUC that was an added bonus since she main-

raduation 2004 will be held in the College Church on May 7-9. For the second time, we NION Gwill use the new AUC mace which was designed to reflect diversity with its seven rings made

U of woods of the world and our heritage with wood from Founder’s Hall and Thayer Conservatory. This year’s commencement address will be given by Ruth Williams-Morris, coordinator of graduate counseling programs at Southern Adventist University and an out- standing speaker. For the first time, we will be honoring the graduates of 1954 and before. All such alumni have been invited in writing to attend the ceremony and relive their grad- uation, donning robes and marching with the class of 2004. AUC has produced many outstanding graduates and we want to acknowledge them. Next year, alumni

TLANTIC from the class of 1955 will be similarly honored. Joyce (Schriner) Bozarth in her earlier years. A 4 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site THE PRESIDENT’S C ORNER

New Challenges and New Miracles Keep Us on Our Knees

t hardly seems possible that the school year is about it was highly unusual to hear the Bible read in that to end. Every day and every week new chal- prestigious auditorium, and the manager, impressed Ilenges and new miracles keep us on our knees. with the performance and behavior of the college stu- The AUC committee which has been meeting reg- dents, commented, “You don’t often see young people ularly to address the concerns of the New England like this anymore.” Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) sub- Although we are liquidating debts as fast as possi- mitted a report to NEASC at the end of March. ble, AUC’s outstanding bills are still of great concern Those concerns involved school finance, gover- to me because they reflect negatively on our church nance, and strategic planning, and we expect that and our Lord. I have been repeatedly told that no this progress report will receive approval. Next one wants to give money to pay old bills, and so I September NEASC will send a small team to our was greatly encouraged this month to receive a let- campus for a few days to see what is happening ter from a retired alumnus who shares my distress. here and to ask questions. We believe that they will be pleased with the changes we have made at AUC. Although on a fixed income, she had saved her On the evening of March 2 AUC’s Pro Arts money and was sending “just a little” to help out. International Choir under the direction of Francisco “Use it to pay some bill, please, to help restore con- de Araujo helped to make history in New York City’s fidence in our church and college.” She enclosed a Carnegie Hall when they joined forces with the check for $3,000. When we paid a very old bill we Columbia Union Collegiate Chorale and the New told the vendor it came from a concerned alumnus, England Symphonic Ensemble to present the world and we hope it puts the college in a better light. If premier of The Vision of the Apocalypse, a dynamic ora- any of you have a similar burden, please send your torio composed by Virginia Gene Rittenhouse. The checks to my attention and I’ll see that bills get paid 3,000 seat auditorium was filled to capacity and the with them. You may not have $3,000, but many audience listened with rapt attention as Rittenhouse small amounts make large ones. Thank you for your narrated using direct quotes from the Bible. After the financial and prayerful support. My job here is diffi- performance, Carnegie Hall employees remarked that cult, but knowing that many people believe in this college and in God’s intervention is AUC Summer a continual blessing to me. Class Schedule 2004 George Babcock is president of Atlantic Union College. Term I...... May 11 – June 17

Term II...... June 21 – July 29

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 5 Bermuda’s young achievers, back row, left to right: Kenton Trott, Krystal Smith, William (Billy) Dunn. Front row, left to right: Michelle Cann, Steven Caisey, Mystere Gibbons and Keira Hill.

Young Achievers Seven Adventist youth across the island Institute student, has a mind set that Locally he is a member of the Bermuda of Bermuda were sighted as young will not let her quit. Michelle is a gifted Motorcycle Racing Club as well as the achievers in the local newspaper, THE musician, qualified to teach the piano Bermuda Carting Club. Words of advice ROYAL GAZETTE. having reached the Grade 8 level. She from Billy, “Never give up on your Kiera Hill, 17, a member of the is now working on her minor degree. dreams. Stick with whatever you do. Midland Heights Adventist church, was She is studying the clarinet and recent- Persistence pays off.” noted for her athletic ability by the ly returned from a week of intensive Krsytal Smith, 25, former BI student, Mid-Island Striders Track Club. She practice at AUC which ended in a con- has been working as a graphic designer hopes to qualify for the Carifta in April cert performance. Michelle also partici- and represent Bermuda. pated in the Bangkok, Thailand, trip. for 18 months at THE ROYAL GAZETTE. Mystere Dipita Guiadem Gibbons, “Reach for the moon; even if you miss She attended Oakwood College and 16, a native of Cameroon, West Africa, you will land among the stars,” are the Southern Adventist University where a tenth grader at Bermuda Institute encouraging words that Michelle once she obtained a bachelor’s degree in (BI) was cited for her missionary work. heard and now remains with her in graphic design and has an associate In January she returned to her native everything she does. degree in commercial art. She is a country to deliver 19 sermons as part Kenton Trott, 18 and recent graduate Midland Heights church member, serv- of Global Evangelism. This was done of Bermuda Institute now studying at ing as single’s ministry and communica- in her home church and spoken in her Bermuda College, single-handedly start- tion director. She also is a member of native tongue (French). She is the ed up a youth group called UMOJA the charitable organization Operation adopted daughter of Sydney and (Swahili for Unity) at the Somerset ReachBack, a small volunteer group of Katherina Gibbons. They are members church. He started UMOJA to provide professionals who mentor the youth in of the Hamilton church. something positive for the young people achieving their goals. Krystal says the Steven Caisey, 16, a member of the to do with their time and to unite them. words of 1 Timothy 4:12 have taught St. George’s church, was cited for mis- The group meets every Friday night at her one of the greatest lessons in life. sionary work during the months of the church. He aspires to become a December and January in Bangkok, computer technician. “I am determined, “Don’t let anyone look down on you Thailand. During the trip he worked in motivated, and inspired to press on for because you are young. Be an example a refugee camp. Steven also volunteers more positive actions,” he said. to all believers in what you teach, in the as a Candy Striper. In 2002 he was William “Billy” Dunn, 29 and a way you live, in your love, your faith awarded the Dr. Earl Seaton James member of the Midland Heights church, and your purity.” “It lets me know that Memorial Award for being the most out- has learned so far that life has no short even in my youth I can be used by God standing male student in his high school cuts. He is a graduate of Bermuda and be an example to others. Despite all (Berkeley Institute). “I try not to let any Institute who is now an IT/network that I am, I am of value” says Krystal.

ERMUDA opportunity be wasted… because [I] administrator at THE ROYAL GAZETTE Article modified by D. Randolph Wilson, correspon- never know who’s watching me.” newspaper. Prior to returning to dent, BDA. Photo by Krystal Smith, communication Michelle Cann, 15, a Bermuda

B Bermuda he worked at the Pentagon. director, Midland Heights church.

6 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site By George Johnson Jr.

30,000 People to Set Up Camp in Oshkosh, Wisconsin Seventh-day Adventist Church sponsors one of the largest youth gatherings in its history

hey will come and pitch their tents, roll out their Monday morning to set up camp for this 4-day event. sleeping bags, and come and sing songs all while Tmeeting old and making new friends. They are During the Camporee the expected 30,000 Pathfinders that will “set up camp” Pathfinders will have the opportunity to participate in August 10-14 at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s approximately 75 honors and activities each day. They (EAA) Campgrounds in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Themed will have the opportunity to sign-up for class times and “Faith on Fire” (FOF), this camporee will provide its will receive an honor at the end of the instruction time. participants a unique learning experience that many While at the EAA campgrounds, the Seventh-day will cherish. Adventist Church will try to etch its name in the GUINNESS Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS with the “Largest Game of Leap Center for Youth Evangelism, located in Berrien Springs, Frog” and the “Most Teeth Brushed.” “In addition to these Michigan, Pathfinders will participate in pin trading, being two fun and exciting events, the ultimate purpose is honor learning, marching/drilling exhibitions, archery, tal- to promote and foster teamwork with our Pathfinders,” ent showcase and sporting activities just to name a few. said Kevin Costello, coordinator for the Guinness activities. One of the major components to the Camporee is the In addition to community services projects in the sur- community service projects. Attendees will participate in rounding area, Pathfinders will have the opportunity to neighborhood clean-up initiatives, painting and restora- participate in a wider community outreach with people in tion projects in the surrounding communities of Oshkosh. Kenya, India, and the Philippines. Bibles will be collected “Service to others is the commission that Christ gave us (as well as a $1 shipping fee) each night with a goal of and in many of the parables that Jesus shared, the theme 100,000. “This amazing harvest of God’s word will truly was to serve others,” said Joe Watts, community service be a highlight of the Camporee,” said Whitehead. coordinator for the Camporee. “When Pathfinders partici- pate in community service projects, they learn the joy of About Pathfinders service to others, civic responsibilities, and the satisfaction Founded in 1946, the Pathfinder Club is a worldwide of a job well done,” he said. organization sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist This is not the first time that the Seventh-day Adventist Church that can be compared to the Boy and Girl Church’s Pathfinder delegation has visited the EAA camp- Scout clubs. Its target audience is both boys and girls grounds. In August 1999, the “Discover the Power” ages 10 to 15. Camporee was held at the EAA campgrounds. “The EAA There are approximately two million Pathfinders has a proven record of hosting large events and it has a around the world which includes 30,000 Pathfinder great safety record and a fantastic plane museum, which clubs that are operated in 150 countries. The clubs will provide an education experience for our children,” encourage mental, physical, and spiritual growth in said Ron Whitehead, director for the Center for Youth weekly meetings. Club meetings consist of group worship Evangelism and executive director for the Camporee. and class work for honors which develops new skills and hobbies. “For more than 50 years the Pathfinder ministry Before the Camporee has trained thousands of youth for service to their com- Pathfinders from all over the world (more than 100 munities and churches,” said James Black, director of countries including England, Singapore, Brazil, Japan, youth ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa, Kenya, and more) have been planning to North America. “The club struc- attend this camping extravaganza for several months. ture provides a fellowship bond Clubs have been selling pizzas, washing cars, hosting that allows Pathfinders to keep yard sales/flea markets and the list goes on and on. each other spiritually encouraged Approximately 250 volunteers will arrive during the and it fosters accountability,” week of August 2 to assist in grounds preparation. The he said. Camporee staff, which includes 600 individuals, will meet daily to finalize last minute details. “These meetings George Johnson Jr., is assistant provide a daily briefing on the latest FOF news,” said director for Media Relations at the Whitehead. Pathfinder Clubs will then arrive as early as North American Division.

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Atlantic Union Youth Participate in Conference on Youth and Community Service

pend Christmas For 11 days of the 17-day conven- across town to the Wat Don where? Bangkok, tion youth rolled up their sleeves to Elementary School. At Wat Don there put their faith into action under the were more than 700 students so the SThailand. What a theme, “Many Hands One Mission.” group focused on the 300 fifth thought, but more than 1,300 Projects included building a church, through seventh graders. Singing volunteering at an AIDS/HIV hospital, songs, sharing the love of God youth and young adults from providing Vacation Bible School (VBS) through stories, and playing group over 70 countries did just that style programs at local public schools, games topped off a festive spirit at during the 2003 holiday sea- and visiting the elephant conservation school. Drama enhanced the presen- and reforestation camp. tation to the students when dis- son. The General Conference Each morning Northeastern cussing positive lifestyle choices such Youth Department sponsored Conference youth went to the as saying no to drugs. The students Suanplu Daycare Center in Bangkok were well informed about the anti- the first-ever World where they ministered to more than drug message since there is a national Conference on Youth and 200 children by telling stories, campaign in Thailand to curb illegal Community Service held in singing songs, playing group games, drugs. The student’s response was and giving gifts to share the love of overwhelming and they mobbed the the 10/40 Window. More than Jesus. Following lunch they traveled group for autographs. sixty-five individuals from the Bob Saunders (bending front right), Southern New England Conference youth director, and members of the SNEC Team Atlantic Union participated in Thailand, pose with students from Mission College who served as translators. the event. Bermuda Conference had the largest delegation with 41 attending (27 youth and 14 adults). The event offered delegates the opportunity to participate in community service projects and celebrate their activity with a conference involving seminars, workshops, and inspiring messages. Seventy- two workshops were present- ed by 40 international speak- ers and leaders.

8 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site COVER STORY

Members of Project Team leading the program at an ele- Pete (left) interprets an anti-drug message being presented Northeastern Conference delegate, Carlene Knights with mentary school. by Allen Martin, assistant to the president for the day care students who had just received gifts. Northeastern Conference. They learned a few Thai phrases, with and seemed to enjoy their taught English, played games, and but relied heavily on translators who assignments. Thai people are very shared Bible stories with Grades K-9 of were students from the Ekamai warm and accommodating. They go a local public school. Through their Seventh-day Adventist School in out of their way to make your Thai efforts, the way has been opened for Bangkok. They were pleasant to work experience a good one. ongoing outreach to 285 students and Under the 20 teachers! In addition to the public direction of team school ministry, they visited an AIDS The 10/40 Window leader Marc hospice where they distributed fruit, Julmisse, eleven sang songs, and brought a warm smile his “window” (called so because of the roughly students from to many weary individuals. Another rectangular shape that it has) is the territory that AUC were part of trip highlight was running a branch Textends from 10 to 40 degrees north of the the delegation. Sabbath school at a very poor farming equator and sweeps from north Africa through to Their assignments village. The group taught the children China, Japan, and includes all of non-Christian Asia. included assisting songs and distributed clothes and toys The three billion people living in the 10/40 window in the renovations to the families. With funds raised for have close to 60% of the world’s population, only 18% of a school, the mission trip, they were able to of all missionaries work there. Nine out of ten coun- church, and donate enough money to keep these tries with the largest non-Christian populations are in library, teaching programs going for at least one year! this window. Over 80% of the world’s poorest people English to ele- “It was an exciting cultural experi- (those making less than $500 a year) live here. The mentary and high ence, and the group was blessed in impact of this poverty touches all areas of life. school students, making many new friends from vari- The 10/40 window is the heartland of the three visiting the ous parts of the world as well as our largest non-Christian religions – Islam, Buddhism, and patients in the own union,” said Sandi Colón, coordi- Hinduism. These three religions were born in the AIDS hospital on nator for SNEC Team Thailand. “It has 10/40 window and have their greatest strength there. Sabbaths, and been a huge blessing to see God Thirty-four Muslim countries, seven Buddhist nations, leading out in a answer so many prayers. The team and two Hindu countries are present in the window. VBS type program stepped out in faith, and He provided Only 2% of this area of the world is Christian. for the children. every step of the way. Not only did He The Southern touch the lives of those in Thailand, Information obtained from the Global Mission web site: New England but also the hearts of the team mem- www.global-mission.org. Conference bers. I have been blessed to see God (SNEC) team open their eyes to the needs in the traveled to world around them, and open their Muaklek, hearts to serving Him.” Saraburi and The group from the Bermuda

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Team members from the Bermuda Conference with children AUC students stop to take a photo with one of the monks. Team members wait to visit with the Governor of Bangkok. at the day care center.

Conference was engaged in working al to see so many young people dying entire delegation attended the Impact with children in orphanages and day from AIDS,” said Alisha Hodge, a stu- 10/40 Youth Congress in Bangkok, care centers in Klongtan, Bangkok. dent at Bermuda Institute. Thailand. Youth and young adults from Since their delegation was so large, they In addition, they carried 41 suitcases around the world gathered to share their divided into five groups. They were of clothing and books which were dis- mission experiences and worship togeth- involved in projects which included tributed to those in the refugee camps, er. One SNEC team member described teaching English in five Buddhist villages, and orphanages. Money and the week as “a taste of heaven.” schools, visiting the AIDS hospice where clothing were also donated to help On the last day of the youth congress, they were warmly received by patients those left homeless because fire rav- the North American Division youth whose families do not visit them. They aged their community. directors announced they will continue offered a “touch of love” ministry and all According to Jonae Jervis, a student to offer Impact 10/40 opportunities. the patients, including those in the final at Bermuda Institute, “After my experi- They are planning the next one for stages of the disease, were touched by ence in Thailand at the Impact 10/40 2008. We hope many more youth and this therapy. “My experience at the AIDS convention and community service young adults will plan to attend and let hospice left me speechless and emotion- project, my life has changed in many their hearts be set on fire for God! ways. I have Roger Wade with students after completing the daily presentation. become much This article is a compilation of informa- more grateful tion provided by Sandi Colón, Southern New England Conference Team Thailand and content coordinator, Deboarh Thomas-Gilkes, with what I Impact 10/40 coordinator for the have. I have Bermuda Conference, and Roger Wade, become more assistant to the youth director for the Northeastern Conference. willing to help others, which Team members share gifts with the children. has given me a passion to become a mis- sionary. I have also learned to become more optimistic and less pes- simistic.” Following the mission trip, the

10 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Modeling Christ G “Train up a child in the way he should lived the truth in His model prayer, gospel to go: and when he is old, he will not “forgive us as we forgive those who all REATER depart from it”—Proverbs 22: 6. The trespass against us.” They are encour- nations. way to go is Christ’s way; to get there aged to live the golden rule, “Do unto The boys we need to model Christ. Adventist others as you would have them do and girls Christian education is one avenue that unto you.” He initiated friendship are offers an opportunity to guide our stu- without waiting for someone to show encour- dents to Christ. kindness to Him. aged to At the Brooklyn Seventh-day Christ is a caring Christ. He minis- share the Adventist School all students are tered to the poor, the sick and the word taught to model Christ as they pray, despised. So we take our students into with oth-

worship, and study the Bible each day. the homes of the shut-in members of ers as we N Jesus continually refreshed His soul the church, and the sick in the nursing minister to the community during spe- with worship and communion through home to give them a chance to minis- cial programs at Thanksgiving and prayer. (Mark 1:35) ter and worship with them. We partici- Christmas. They are always ready to dis- EW Students sometimes get in conflicts pate in a fund raising drive for cancer tribute tracts when requested to do so. with their peers as they interact with research every year. This helps our The entire school community is commit- each other. In teaching them to resolve boys and girls to model Christ as they ted to be examples for Christ as we conflicts we reinforce the need for for- help others. model Him each day. Y giveness. They are reminded that Christ commissioned His disciples to Laura Mayne is the principal of the Brooklyn Christ forgave others. He taught and go into all the world and preach the Seventh-day Adventist School. ORK Andrew Hospedales: A Retired Soldier For God CHRISTIAN MEN’S th The Greater New 10 Annual Prayer Conference York Conference English May 14 – 16, 2004 Ministries Department held “Brothers For Christ: a retirement Preserving Family Relationships” luncheon for Pastor Andrew at the Hospedales. Both Hudson Valley Resort & Spa he and his wife 400 Granite Road, Kerhonkson, NY were presented Pastor Hospedales and his wife, Joyce, were presented with with a plaque for a plaque for their 20 years of service in gospel ministry. Keynote Speakers 20 years of out- Ron Smith standing and dedicated work in the gospel ministry. Editor, MESSAGE Magazine Hospedales, a former dental technician and a graduate of Oakwood College, served in six different pastoral districts. José H. Cortés, Jr. His last assignment was at the Mamaroneck and Living Youth Director, Greater New York Conference Waters churches. He is married to the former Joyce Mierez, who still works as a secretary in the conference Single Occupancy $336.00 office. They are the proud parents of two adult sons. Double Occupancy $205.00 Pastor Hospedales culminated his ministry with a one- Triple Occupancy $176.00 week consecration service at the Mamaroneck church. All Quad. Occupancy $166.00 of the former churches that the Hospedales’ served were invited to take part in the week of convocation and each No refunds after April 30, 2004 evening fellow ministers and colleagues shared the pulpit empowering the congregation with words of life. Donald Sponsored by: King, president of Atlantic Union, closed off the week of Men’s Ministries Department revival and bid God’s blessing upon Hospedales as he Greater New York Conference takes on a new phase of his life. Alanzo H. Smith, correspondent GNYC at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 11 On Fire for Truth

The Easton Chapel, formerly an inde- boxes of literature were distributed. the literature. The Easton Chapel pendent Baptist church, is a little Included in the exhibit was a sign-up ministered to many individuals from chapel in the woods near Easton, sheet for Bible studies and displays the community at the fair. It would New York. Pastor Raymond Felt, an for Pathfinders, Children’s Ministries, have taken the members years to con- ordained Baptist pastor for 35 years, Parenting, Women’s Ministries, Music tact these people if they had gone led the members of the Easton Ministries, and Health Ministries. door to door. People who live near Chapel, and had vehemently opposed A Jewish man was among the visi- the chapel are now aware of a church the Advent message. His daughter, tors to the exhibit who stopped to around the corner. The Easton Janet Hurd, and her husband, Cliff, ask, “What is an Adventist?” The staff Chapel, a mission project of the never gave up praying that Raymond eagerly told him. Other contacts were Greater Albany Seventh-day Adventist would embrace the Adventist truth. made with former Adventists. The Church in Cohoes, New York, is on On December 7, 2002, Raymond Felt exhibit allowed them to talk to town fire. They want nothing more than to and his wife, Bonnie, were baptized supervisors, county executives, carry the great truths of the Bible to into the Seventh-day Adventist lawyers, doctors, and others of their community and beyond. “He Church. This, however, was the prominent standing in the communi- who testifies to these things says, beginning of the story—not the end. ty. Each one left, lending their sup- ‘Surely I am coming quickly,’ Amen. In August 2003 the Easton Chapel port to the chapel. The booth was Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”— and its members operated a booth at often crowded with talking and Revelation 22:20, NKJV. the Washington County Fair in laughing visitors. Information supplied by Janet Hurd, Easton, N.Y. The exhibit hosted more The chapel received numerous calls communication secretary than 15,000 people, and several after the fair from those who received Easton Chapel

New Principal at Union Springs Academy

John D. Baker has accepted the call of the New York gardening, physics, programming, and science and cre- Conference to serve as principal of Union Springs ation. It was at Weimar that the Bakers had their first Academy beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. child, Jodi. After four years as principal at Weimar, Baker previously served as a math Baker lost his father. He subse- and science teacher for fifteen years quently accepted a call to teach (1974-1989) at Garden State Grades 1-8 in a one room school in Academy in New Jersey. For five Vermont, so he could be closer to years (1985-1989) he served as his mother and help her as she boys dormitory dean, beginning adjusted to the loss. He taught at with 19 boys and ending with more St. Johnsbury Seventh-day than 35. From 1978-1981, he car- Adventist Elementary School in ried the additional title and duties Vermont from 1993-1998. During

ORK of vice principal at Garden State that time they welcomed their sec- Academy. In the summer of 1988 John Baker, seen here with his family, will take on the role ond child, Carrie. From 1999-2002 as principal of Union Springs Academy in the fall 2004.

Y Baker and his wife, Esther Baker taught Grades 9 and 10 at (Trecartin), moved to Tranquil Valley Camp in the New Riverview Memorial school in Maine, and the Baker’s Jersey Conference, where he served as Youth Summer third child, Jonnie was born. From 2002 to the present Camp director. The following year they moved west, Baker has been teaching math and physics at Union where he was principal of Weimar Academy, along with Springs Academy. EW teaching classes in world history, American government, Charé Gallimore, correspondent NYC N

12 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site N Jamestown to Celebrate 90

Years of Christian Education EW A milestone weekend is being planned in Jamestown to remembered the school in their financial plans. This has mark 90 years of continuous Christian education for been the lifeblood of the Jamestown school and we wish the Jamestown Seventh-day Adventist Elementary to give a hearty “thank you” to all those who have helped School. The celebration is set for May 14-15, 2004, and throughout these ninety years. Y will be attended by alumni and friends from around the We are excited about the way God has been working entire nation. with our little school and look forward to continued ORK Just think of all that has happened in the past ninety blessings as we educate our children for service to Him. years! We’ve gone from horses, to horse drawn car- Guest speaker for the weekend will be Gerald riages, to horseless carriages, to full-fledged automo- Kovalski, former educational secretary of the New biles, to luxurious, state of the art vehicles, to walking York Conference and current vice president of educa- on the moon! Now our sights are directed beyond! tion at the North American Division. In the afternoon Think, too, of how many tragic events have taken there will be a forum discussing current challenges place in the years since our little school began. Multiple and the future of Christian education in the Adventist wars, diseases, societal breakdown, and terrorist attacks church. There is an alumni dinner planned for guests which killed and maimed thousands. But, through it all, following Vespers. God is still in control. The invitation is extended to all who are able to It is only because God is in control that our school has attend this spiritual highlight in the history of Adventist survived over these 90 years. The local people, members education in the New York Conference. of the Jamestown church, have faced challenges almost Those interested in attending should contact Pastor annually, but somehow, the way has always been provided Samuel Indreiu at (716) 484-6999 for information on for the school to continue. It is clear that Christian educa- services and lodging. tion is important in God’s plan. Many friends and alumni Susan Caster and Dan Kelly have heard the call of God’s spirit over the years and have Jamestown church

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at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 13 Attendees to the Albany Workshop Step Into the Fire

Enthusiasm was up, participation was ready for the fire,” she exclaimed, echo- semi-darkness of the meeting room up, and that sometimes indefinable ing the sentiments of the powerful ser- waiting for service to begin. thing that the ancient Greeks called mon presented by Flatbush church pas- Special guests at this year’s meeting “kojnonia,” and we define as fellow- tor, Horatius Gittens, earlier that day. included the Atlantic Union Conference ship, seemed to be at an all time high Indeed the “Into the Fire” theme was administrators, Donald King, president, as attendees to the Northeastern powerfully and compellingly expound- Carlyle Simmons, secretary, and Leon Conference Departmental Training ed upon by Sherwin Jack, pastor of Thomassian, treasurer; SABBATH SCHOOL Workshops gathered under the theme Ephesus church, and Robert Yee, pastor LEADERSHIP magazine editor, Faith “Into the Fire.” According to one of Smyrna church. The Spirit’s power Crumbly; and LIBERTY magazine editor, attendee, “I feel so good that even this was evidenced as each pastor wove his Lincoln Stead, who made a compelling late bus (the bus scheduled to take own experience and walk with the Lord and well received religious liberty presen- members back to Brooklyn was four into messages that hit home and forti- tation on Tuesday morning. 3ABN televi- hours late), can’t get me down.” “I’m fied the listeners for service. sion was represented by Derrell Mundall Northeastern and Mathew Andrew, and KSBN Safe TV Members from churches around the Northeastern Conference converged in Albany for the annual February training sessions. Conference secre- by Rudy and Bonnie Dolinsky. tary, Larry Bailey, Tw o new seminars were introduced who chaired the this year; “Rooted In God and opening meeting Grounded in Africa,” presented by noted that as early Pastor Sednak Yankson, and “Small as 5:30 on Business (Day Care Centers)” by Monday morning, Joanette Stringer who currently oper- two hours before ates four day-care centers. Conference song service led by president Trevor Baker concluded the Lloyd Graham was sessions with a charge that called for a scheduled to start, commitment by all present to live out a handful of mem- the things they learned at the meetings. bers were already C.A. Murray, correspondent NEC in their seats in the

OFFICIAL NOTICE Northeastern Conference Corporation Clerks and Treasurers Receive of Seventh-day Adventists Information and Inspiration NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the first regular quadren- nial Constituency meeting of the Northeastern Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in con- Northeastern Conference’s annual clerks’ and treasur- junction with the twenty-fourth regular Constituency meeting ers’ workshop was held during the weekend of (first regular quadrennial) of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Camp February 6-8, 2004, at Camp Victory Lake under the Victory Lake, Hyde Park, New York. The meeting of the Corporation will convene at 3:00 p.m. theme “Excellence in Service.” The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers and trustees Some two hundred local church clerks and treasurers for the ensuing quadrennium and to transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates to the first and their assistants gathered for inspiration and instruc- regular quadrennial meeting of the Conference are the delegates tion in the ministry performed by their two important to the first regular quadrennial meeting of the Northeastern offices. “My goal and the goal of all of us who teach is to Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. Trevor H.C. Baker, President get our members to understand that the work they do is Larry J. Bailey, Secretary ministry. There are technical considerations, but above Anne Marie Fraser, associate the X’s and O’s this is ministry. When we see our labor as treasurer at Northeastern ministry, it changes how we do what we do,” noted Seth Conference, gave a moving OFFICIAL NOTICE Vespers talk on Friday evening. Northeastern Conference of Bardu, the conference treasurer. Seventh-day Adventists Bardu and his treasury staff and conference executive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the first regular quadren- secretary, Larry Bailey, are so convicted about the ministry aspect of this work nial and twenty fourth regular Constituency meeting of the that all of the instruction was left for the non-Sabbath hours. “There is much Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will con- vene at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Camp Victory technical information we must share. There are reports to be filed, money that Lake, Hyde Park, New York. The purpose of this meeting is for the receiving of reports must be handled, counted and reported, minutes that have to be taken, and a for the past quadrennium, the election of officers, departmen- constant flow of information from the local church to the conference, not to tal directors, and pertinent committees for the ensuing qua- drennium, and the transaction of such business as may prop- mention the timely remittance of funds,” stated Bailey. Even so, every second erly come before the delegates. spent establishing the spiritual foundation for our work is time well spent. Each organized church within the conference is entitled to be represented by duly appointed delegates chosen on the The clerks and treasurers received information and inspiration that will aid basis of one for the organization, and one additional delegate ORTHEASTERN them as they serve the Lord and His church in 2004. for each 70 members or major fraction thereof. C.A. Murray, correspondent NEC Trevor H.C. Baker, President Larry J. Bailey, Secretary N

14 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Connected We Can Make a Difference Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine • June 25 – July 3, 2004

Seminar/Series First Weekend Speakers Second Weekend Speakers Presenters Ban Kochenower Bill Tucker Gail McKenzie Lay Evangelist Director Women’s Ministries Director Global Evangelism The Quiet Hour Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Ted Jones George Babcock Herm Whitehead Associate Secretary President Waterbury Church General Conference Atlantic Union College Connecticut

Carlyle Simmons Mike Ortel Karyl Dupée Executive Secretary President Marriage and Family Therapist Atlantic Union Northern New England Santa Ana, California

Rick Kuntz William Fagal Evangelist Associate Director Northern New England E. G. White Estates

Music each night by Vonda Beerman

Annual Music Program

Weekday Seminars Weekday Series

Practical Prayer Ideas – Prayer Ministries Department Boundaries Series – Mark Harris & Jane Kuntz Triple A’s of Parenting – Karyl Dupée Ellen G. White for Today – William Fagal Relational Evangelism – Mark & Collette Pekar Health Series – Parkview Adventist Medical Center Vegetarian Cooking School – Sheryl McWilliams Parenting Seminar – Karyl Dupée How to be an Attractive & Vibrant Christian – Herm Whitehead Sign Language Series – Pat Ranalla & Peter Wannemacher Connecting People with Jesus – Rick Kuntz Women’s Ministries Series – Gail McKenzie

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 15 BERMUDA CONFERENCE Telling the Story, Preparing for Glory Bermuda Institute/Southampton Church Complex • June 18 – 26, 2004

Speakers:

Ben Maxson John Scott Sydney Gibbons Stewardship Director Pastor Secretary General Conference Ontario Conference Bermuda Conference Early morning manna Youth Speaker speaker – June 19 - 26 Derek Furbert Evening speaker – June 25 - 26 J. N. Mike Faison Treasurer Pastor Bermuda Conference James L. Stevens Rockaway Church President Children’s Camp Meeting Texico Conference Evening Speaker – June 19 - 24 Samuel Bulgin President Bermuda Conference

NEW YORK CONFERENCE Reaping God’s Harvest Union Springs Academy, Union Springs, New York

English Camp Meeting Hispanic Camp Meeting: Halvard Thomsen June 25 - July 3, 2004 Seguridad en un Tiempo Inserguro Assistant to the President July 30 - August 7, 2004 North American Division Donald G. King Sabbath Morning Worship President Native American Camp Meeting Program Atlantic Union August 1 - 3, 2004 Sabbath/Sunday Morning 1st Weekend Speaker Contact: Bruce Wilkinson (315) 672-3024 Devotionals Jan Paulsen Fred Rogers Robert Burnette President Native American Coordinator Native American Ministries Seventh-day Adventist Southern Union Director World Church Traditional and Christian North American Division 2nd Weekend Speaker Parallels Native Ministries Update - Friday/Sabbath Evenings Larry R. Evans Sabbath Afternoon Undersecretary Donald G. King Northern Adirondack Camp Meeting General Conference President August 20-22, 2004 Evening Speaker Atlantic Union West Bangor Church Sabbath School Lesson Study West Bangor, New York

16 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE Theme: It’s Harvest Time Motto: Here I am, Send Me Camp Berkshire, Wingdale, New York

Luzo-Brazillian Camp Meeting English Camp Meeting Hispanic Camp Meeting May 28 – 30, 2004 July 10, 2004 July 17 – 24, 2004

Korean Camp Meeting Russell Burrill Atilio Dupertuis June 25 – 27, 2004 Director Hispanic Ministries Director North American Division Andrews University Wan Joo Yang Evangelism Institute Pastor (NADEI) Melchor Ferreira Andrews Korean Church Andrews University President Peru Union Jonathan Park United Camp Meeting Associate & Youth Pastor September 11, 2004 Luis Dulack and Kely Dulack Washington-Spencerville Natural Health Clinic Directors Korean Church Ralph Thompson Montemorelos, Mexico Youth & Young Adult Speaker Former General Conference Executive Secretary Hugo Gambeta French Camp Meeting Hispanic Ministries Director July 25 – August 1, 2004 Chicago, Illinois

Clifford Jones Professor of Church Administration Andrews Theological Seminary

NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE Faithful Till He Comes Camp Victory Lake, Hyde Park, New York

Hispanic Camp Meeting English Camp Meeting Franco-Haitian Camp Meeting May 28 - 30, 2004 June 26, 2004 August 19 – 22, 2004 Stephen Bohr Michael Bernard Maxime Pape Pastor Pastor Pastor Fresno Central California Metropolitan Adventist Church Quebec, Canada English Church Baltimore, Maryland July 3, 2004 Walter Pearson Speaker/Director Breath of Life at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 17 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE Festival of Faith 2004 136th Annual Camp Meeting • Southern New England Conference Campground South Lancaster, Massachusetts • June 18 - 26, 2004

English Sabbath Afternoon Concert Leonard R. Holst June 18 Evening June 26 LICSW June 19 Morning Steve Darmody Spanish Meetings Donald G. King Morning Song June 18-24 President Alfonso Valenzuela Atlantic Union Early Morning Devotions Andrews University

June 19 Evening Philip Follett June 20-26 Vice President Robert Costa Frank Tochterman Life Talk Radio, Inc. It Is Written President Southern New England Midday Bible Hour Portuguese Meetings Henry Feyerabend June 20 – 24 Evenings Ruthie Jacobson Director Prayer Ministries It Is Written, Canada M. Lloyd Erickson North American Division Author: THE EMBRACE OF GOD Haitian Meetings Seminar Speakers: Bonard Jean-Marie June 25 Evening Pastor June 26 Morning/ Evening Patricia R. Garey Southeastern Conference Author: A TIME TO GROW Charles C Sandefur ADRA Jeff Wilson Tr ust Services North American Division

18 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site N Extreme Teens Are on the Move In case you have not heard, there is a dynamic group of God that He has blessed the conference with this min- ORTHERN teens in the Northern New England Conference that istry and some really awesome kids! Since the begin- God is really using! Fourteen young people from vari- ning of October 2003 the team has completed two ous parts of the conference have come together to make intense training weekends, conducted week-of-prayer up the third annual Extreme Teens group. Under the programs in our schools, helped with youth rallies and direction of the prayer ministry leaders, this team has prayer retreats, and blessed churches in the conference grown into an effective and well-trained group working with complete Sabbath worship services. to glorify God. Our goal is “Making Friends for To find out more about their ministry contact Kelly Heaven,” and our motto is “Unified to Glorify.” Veilleux at (207) 465-2315 or [email protected]. The Extreme Teens group was profiled in the January Kelly Veilleux, prayer ministries leader 3, 2004, edition of INSIGHT magazine. We are praising Northern New England Conference

How the Extreme Teens Has Improved My Spiritual Life N

Before I joined the Extreme Teens my only time during the day that I can accountability to stay committed to EW spiritual life was in shambles. Often, I give all my worries to God and truly Christ. They showed me that God would commit to the Lord, but I never rest from this world. loved me unbelievably, and that He fully committed to Him. After a few God has perfect timing. He brought was always there, especially when I days of scheduled private time in the Extreme Teens into my life at felt alone. I have found that at times I

prayer and devotions, I would get side- exactly the time when I needed them still get discouraged, but I learned E tracked. A couple of reasons were, I the most and, through His leading, from this that when I feel down it is

saw devotions as boring, and I felt that being a part of the Extreme Teens has because I am being tested. If I hold on NGLAND God didn’t listen to me. Also every- shown me that your spiritual life isn’t to His promises, I will emerge victori- thing was regimented, my devotions just your devotions, but it is life itself. ous with a stronger connection with didn’t allow for any freedom. I soon Without a spiritual life you are dead! I Christ and a deeper understanding of would give up hope and start wander- joined the Extreme Teens because I His love for me. ing again. I didn’t realize that time noticed that they were alive, and I Stephanie Heath alone with God is precious. It is the wanted that. I also know I needed Extreme Teens member St. Johnsbury Church Is Actively Washington Church Involved in their Community Annual Meeting Because of the first ever New Year’s Eve est in cooking classes, stop smoking August 7, 2004 witnessing adventure by the St. seminars and Bible studies. Johnsbury Seventh-day Adventist For several months, a Friday night The Washington church Annual Church, several community people are Bible study group for young adults has Meeting will be held on August 7, now involved in Bible studies and oth- been meeting at the home of the head 2004. Dr. William Liversidge of ers soon will enroll in vegetarian cook- elder, Michael Hawkins. As a result of Creative Growth Ministries will be ing classes. the “First Night” flyers handed out, the speaker for the day. This will On the last day of December 2003 several people have joined the Bible the St. Johnsbury church participated study group. be the first meeting in the build- in the town’s “First Night,” an alcohol- In addition, because of the well- ing since reconstruction began in free, seven-hour program consisting of attended classical music performances the spring of 2002. The congrega- numerous entertainment and food ven- by the Charlestream family and friends tion invites you to come and ues. The church’s theme of healthful during the evening, and the rapport enjoy the restored building and living through diet and exercise between Kathy Charlestream and the participate in its rededication as included vegetarian food samples, event’s community coordinator, the well as our own. blood pressure checks by Dr. Marvin Seventh-day Adventist Church has Kendall and Carolyn Harris, a regis- been asked to be on the planning For more information contact: tered nurse, a literature evangelist’s dis- board for next year’s “First Night.” Douglas L Murray play of pertinent brochures and books, We see this as a strong beginning to [email protected] and, most importantly, one-on-one our church’s involvement in appropri- conversations with visitors to the ate community events. (603) 472-8806 booth. The questionnaires that were Judith Kendall available for visitors elicited their inter- St. Johnsbury church at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 19 Four Inducted into GBA Chapter of NHS

Greater Boston Academy (GBA) induct- importance of excel- ed four more students into its chapter lence in all things and of the National Honor Society (NHS) encouraged the four on Thursday, March 18. They join 77 inductees to continue other students who have become mem- to strive to do their bers of this chapter since the 1980s. best. He presented Richardson Bosquet ’06 of Malden, each candidate with a Brian Lawrence ‘06 of Wilmington, devotional book at the Julie Rittenhouse ’06 of Stoneham, and conclusion of his talk. Sarah Ceballos ’05 of Medford, partici- The three sopho- pated in the candle-lighting portion of mores have been in the service, as did the three “old” school together at members of the chapter—Jonathan Edgewood elementary Martin ’05 of Malden, Kaiysa Mendy and GBA since the first

’05 of Medford, and Sarah Stacey ’05 of grade. Julie is president Photo by Rhondi Aastrup Billerica. Current class presidents also of their class this year, Greater Boston Academy’s National Honor Society students (left to right): Kaiysa Mendy, Jonathan Martin, Sarah Ceballos, Julie Rittenhouse, Brian Lawrence, took part, with Yelmy Herrera ’04 giv- Brian was last year. Richardson Bosquet, Sarah Stacey. ing the invocation and Rebeca Valentin Richardson has served ’07 leading in the pledge to the flag. on the student council for two years. leadership, and service “Members,” it After GBA’s accountant Debbis Sarah is this year’s student pastor. All says, “have the responsibility to contin- Bodden defined the National Honor four are heavily involved in service to ue to demonstrate these qualities.” Society and denoted the qualifying their churches and communities as These four should have no trouble characteristics for induction and well as to their school on a regular doing that, since it has already become Nathalie Auguste ’05 rendered a vocal basis. The NHS constitution defines a life-long habit. selection, George Babcock, president of membership as an “honor that is Rondi Aastrup, English teacher, vice principal Atlantic Union College gave the morn- bestowed” upon a student based on and recruiter ing’s address. Babcock emphasized the outstanding scholarship, character, Greater Boston Academy

Southern New England Conference Festival of Faith Camp Meeting 2004

NGLAND June 18-26, 2004 Camp Meeting Reservation

E Mail With Deposit To: Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 34 Sawyer St., P.O. Box 1169, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 For information: Phone (978)365-4551, Fax (978) 365-3838, E-mail: [email protected]

EQUIPMENT July 31, 2003 was the deadline for reserving the same accom- ____ Tent with floor...... $8000 modations as last year. After July 31 all reservations are on a ____ Double bed—spring and mattress ...... 3000 first-come, first-served basis. Application MUST have a deposit 00 00 EW ____ Single bed—spring and mattress ...... 1700 of $20 for tents or $30 for RV space w/electric and water. ____ Table ...... 500 DEPOSIT IS NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 1, 2004. (*) Every ____ Chairs—each...... 200 order change after June 6 will require a $5.00 charge. 00 N ____ *Per night private tent or small trailer—no hook-up...... 10 On site for private tent or trailer, only one family permitted per ____ *Full-time private tent or small trailer—no hook-up ...... 7000 site. An adult is required to stay in each tent or trailer. Tents ____ *Full-time 24-foot trailer or motor home elec./water ...... 13000 in RV spaces may be moved to private tent sites if the space is needed for an RV. Please contact: Lenheim Hall (men’s dorm) (978) 368- 2900 or Preston Hall Private tents in section E are now on a reservation basis. Those (women’s dorm) (978) 368-2700 at Atlantic Union College to make your reserva- registered in a site have priority. All other regulations will apply. tions for dormitory rooms. *Senior citizen discount of ten percent (10%) will be given upon request with this application for those 60 years and above. Name______Number of adults staying on grounds ______Address ______Number of children in: City ______State ______Zip ______Beginners ______Juniors ______

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20 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site ¿Qué Está Pasando? EN LA IGLESIA MUNDIAL

Haití: Instalaciones adventistas afectadas por los saqueos

2 de Marzo del 2004, Miami, Florida, líderes eclesiásticos de Port-au-Prince. Wally Amundson, director de ADRA en Estados Unidos [ANN] — En esta foto “El encargado de seguridad de la institu- Interamérica. “Estamos esperando la indi- de archivo se ve a los pastores haitianos y ción fue atacado y le fue quitada su arma. Se cación oficial que nos asegure que el a los líderes eclesiásticos de Interamérica sustrajeron medicamentos del hospital, una puerto [en Haití] está listo para recibir y en un congreso el pasado Julio en Puerto camioneta fue robada, así como objetos de la procesar el envío,” dice. Plata, República Dominicana. imprenta, de nuestra compañía empacadora “Se han separado reservas de dinero Mientras se desata el caos como resul- y de la oficina de ADRA,” dice Leito. para responder a las emergencias y tado de los disturbios políticos en Haití, Asimismo, Leito agrega que la universi- mañana estarán disponibles,” dice los saqueos y otras acciones violentas han dad fue cerrada por el día y que no se han Amundson. Los fondos serán utilizados afectado numerosos lugares de Port-au- informado acerca de bajas o heridos entre para la adquisición de alimentos y artícu- Prince, la capital del país, incluyendo el los feligreses. Sin embargo, dice que debido los de primera necesidad, así como para Hospital Adventista de Haití y la al aumento de asaltos a los automóviles, la el transporte local de esos artículos. Universidad Adventista. Ambas institu- gente anda a pie o utiliza el transporte La imprenta, la compañía empacadora y ciones se encuentran a pocos kilómetros público. Las reuniones de la iglesia de los la oficina de ADRA están próximas a la del centro de la ciudad. sábados continuarán como de costumbre. universidad y el hospital adventista, mien- En el día de ayer se produjeron saque- La Agencia Adventista de Asistencia y tras que la oficina regional de la iglesia se os en las cercanías del hospital y en la Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA) se encuen- encuentra en las afueras de Port-au-Prince. universidad, afirma el Pastor Israel Leito, tra en proceso de finalizar la preparación Libna Stevens Presidente de la iglesia en Interamérica, de contenedores que transportarán InterAmerican Division quien ha estado en contacto con los medicamentos y ropa a Haití, afirma Traducción: Marcos Paseggi

Universidad de Loma Linda Ayuda a los Profesionales de la Salud de Perú

2 de Marzo del 2004, Lima, Perú ca de salud pública o salud materno infantil. Instituto Nacional del Cáncer de Perú para [ANN] — Más de 100 estudiantes se han “Perú es un país pobre y la eficiencia de la influir en la dirección de los problemas matriculado en el programa de maestría salud pública es de suma importancia allí,” nacionales de salud. Tuvieron a su cargo en salud pública a cargo de la Facultad de dice John Morgan, Doctor en Salud Pública una presentación científica y obtuvieron el Salud Pública, en la Universidad de la y profesor asociado de epidemiología y apoyo del mencionado instituto para pro- Unión Peruana, en Lima, Perú. bioestadística en la Facultad de Salud mocionar el programa en la universidad. Cuando se les preguntó a los 118 estudi- Pública. “La mayoría de la gente en ese país Los graduados del programa tendrán antes de una clase en Perú cuántos tenían no posee seguro de salud, por lo que la ahora la oportunidad de trabajar en el un amigo o pariente que había muerto de salud pública es la forma más económica y ministerio de salud de ese país. diarrea infantil, todos levantaron la mano. efectiva de prevenir las enfermedades.” “Estos graduados van a ser parte de la En este país, la diarrea infantil, una Dos veces al año, en Enero y Julio, visión para asegurarse de que se construya infección causada principalmente por las docentes de la SPH enseñan entre cuatro la infraestructura necesaria para prevenir las enfermedades,” dice el Dr. Morgan. bajas condiciones sanitarias, es la princi- a cinco asignaturas en un mes. Los estu- “Los estudiantes están sumamente pal causa de muerte. Esta es la razón por diantes tienen que realizar tareas previas y entusiasmados con este programa,” dice la que Perú ha sido un destino común posteriores a esos encuentros, y trabajos Christine Neish, decana asociada y profe- para los docentes de la Facultad de Salud de campo durante los dos años del pro- sora asociada de promoción y educación Pública de la Universidad de Loma Linda. grama. Todos los estudiantes del progra- para la salud en la Facultad de Salud En el verano del 2003, esta Facultad ma son profesionales de la salud o traba- Pública. “Me dijeron: ‘Este es un sueño (SPH) comenzó a dictar las asignaturas del jadores activos en el área de salud pública que no nos animábamos a soñar, y lograr programa de maestría en salud pública que, en este caso, incluye a los pastores. que la Universidad de Loma Linda viniera (MPH) en la Universidad de la Unión En Enero el Dr. Morgan y César Gálvez, aquí nos resulta increíble.’” Peruana (UPeU) en Lima. En alrededor de Doctor en Salud Pública y Coordinador Patricia Thio un año, 118 estudiantes de Sudamérica y el del programa en UPeU, formó una unión Adventist News Network Caribe se graduarán con un MPH en prácti- entre la Universidad de Loma Linda y el Traducción: Marcos Paseggi

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Ghana: en dépit d’une prise de conscience accrue, le nombre de cas de SIDA est élevé chez les jeunes

23 Mars 2004, Kumasi, Ghana qui soient le plus touchés,” dit E. K. nes ayant subi le test, raconte-t-il. La [ANN] — De nombreuses cam- Yeboah. Il met aussi l’accent sur le Fondation du Ghana contre le SIDA pagnes de prise de conscience au besoin de sensibiliser constamment (GAF) apporte son soutien à l’initia- sujet du VIH/SIDA sont menées au la jeunesse au danger du VIH/SIDA tive GARFUND. Ghana, or la prévalence de cette afin qu’elle change d’attitude à pro- La GAF a déboursé 40 millions de maladie demeure élevée chez les pos de la sexualité. Il a fait ces cedis [soit environ 3,700 euros] pour jeunes, explique Emmanuel Kusi remarques lors des débuts officiels appuyer les activités de l’Église Yeboah, directeur des ministères de du Fond de réponse au VIH/SIDA santé de l’Église adventiste du centre (“GARFUND”) lancé par l’Église à adventiste dans la lutte contre le du Ghana. Kumasi, seconde ville du pays. fléau du VIH/SIDA. “Il est plutôt étrange que les L’ hôpital adventiste de Kwadaso, à Joe Hagan jeunes qui semblent en savoir le plus Kumasi, a enregistré 353 cas de Adventist News Network au sujet de cette maladie soient ceux VIH/SIDA en 2003, sur 760 person- Traduction: Claude Fivel

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22 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site How Can I Let Her See That this is a Mistake?

In a previous issue of the GLEANER you were asked she fears. Her fiancé did not treat her with respect, you to send your response to the following question: but harmed her in the most horrible way. Let it be known that real men can wait! He would have waited My best friend was a victim of date rape by her no matter how experienced he was if he truly loved fiancé. She says she still loves him and feels that her more than himself in his heart. Tell her the mar- what he did was not his fault because he said she riage will reflect that ugly side of him that is domi- was so beautiful that he could not wait any longer. neering, controlling, impatient, and cruel. The mar- Her parents are in love with him because he is a riage will also clearly predict that he will do with her YOUTH member of their church and he carries himself like whatever he wants and whenever he wants to do it. a Christian. She is now planning a date for the It breaks my heart that she really believes that wedding even though she still has nightmares beauty was the reason for his attack. She needs to about the event. She wants me to be her maid of believe that God made her who she is and no one has honor. How can I let her see that this is a mistake a right to abuse her that way. She needs time to and that I don’t want to be a part of it? heal and think clearly though God only knows the mixed emotions she feels inside. Help her to recog- To Whom It May Concern: nize that God did not let that happen to her to pun- As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, as well as ish her or to hurt her. Sin is a result of distrust in a pastor and single person, I find the conduct of God by Lucifer believing that he was being discrimi- your friend’s fiancé reprehensible and your friend’s nated against by not being like the most high…. attitude—at the very least—deeply disturbing. Has your friend ever wondered if her fiancé For starters, your friend’s fiancé has commit- assaulted other females like her before? Would his ted a double sin, first, by soliciting an act which lack of control cause him to do that again not only according to Scripture is reserved for marriage to her, but other women, even after marriage? How only (I Corinthians 7:2), and, second, by forcing would you feel visiting the house of your friend and the woman he claims to love to commit such an a rapist if she wasn’t home at that time? How Relationships act. The excuse that “she was so beautiful that would her parents react knowing that their prized he could not wait any longer” is absurd and son-in-law was a rapist?… What if she has daugh- beneath contempt. If this man refuses to show ters who date guys who clearly remind her of her respect either for the law of God or the free husband who raped her. Could she honestly ignore choice of his wife-to-be, he is certainly not worthy the possibilities of them getting hurt? What about of your friend’s lifelong commitment nor anything if she has sons who could learn to disrespect like the Christian he carries himself to be. women or make friends with the wrong guys? These Yes, the God we serve is willing to forgive, but are serious questions to contemplate. only if sin is confessed and forsaken (II Chronicles For the sake of her sanity and her well-being 7:14, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 55:7). Unless your she must not marry her fiancé. She must use her friend’s fiancé repents… and pledges by God’s experience to help others. She also needs to seek grace to never again—by force or persuasion— the help she needs to personally get through this. seek such a relationship with your friend until I hope that she will consider these words, and talk marriage, she should break up with him at once. to her parents. And if your wishes as her best friend mean any- Brenda and Carolyn thing to her, I would make clear to her your strong convictions about her fiancé’s behavior and your Lois King is a family life educator. unwillingness to bless them with your presence unless the above conditions are met. May God give you compassion as well as Send your questions and letters in response to the Youth & courage as you address your friend’s dilemma. Relationships column to: Pastor Kevin Paulson New York Atlantic Union Conference PO Box 1189 So. Lancaster, MA 01561 Dear Friend of Rape Victim: My family and I are praying for you all. You are right Phone: (978) 368-8333 Fax: (978) 368-7948 to not want any part of this marriage. She must E-mail: [email protected] understand that she should not marry a man whom

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Francis; Indera Moskowitz; Clobal and Dr. Don Miller of the Uchee Eastern Daylight Sunset Table Saving Time Chinkee-Fatt; Ada Mulvah. Pines Institute; Dr. Vicki Grifffin, Health and Temperance director, June 2004 4 11 18 25 Northeastern Academy Alumni (NEA) Bangor, ME 8:17 8:21 8:24 8:25 Michigan Conference; and Dr. Bruce Weekend—June 4,5 and tentatively Portland, ME 8:19 8:23 8:25 8:26 Hyde of Battle Creek, Mich., will be Boston, MA 8:17 8:21 8:24 8:25 the 6th. Friday Night Service con- lecturing. For more information call South Lancaster, MA 8:20 8:24 8:27 8:27 ducted by: NEA student body at Fran McMullen at (269) 471-3541 or Pittsfield, MA 8:26 8:30 8:33 8:34 7:00 p.m. Sabbath school: Pastor e-mail: [email protected]. Hartford, CT 8:22 8:26 8:28 8:29 Philip M. Wesley II. Sabbath guest New York, NY 8:23 8:27 8:30 8:31 speaker: Pastor Lecroft Green. Pine Forge Academy’s Alumni Weekend, Albany, NY 8:27 8:31 8:34 8:35 Special Music: “Faith” from Virgina/ September 3-5, 2004. The weekend Utica, NY 8:36 8:40 8:43 8:44 Maryland area. Afternoon Sym- features an alumni career fair, Friday Syracuse, NY 8:40 8:44 8:47 8:48 posium: Pastor Ali Sinclair. Topic: vespers with Phyllis Pelote Edmonds Rochester, NY 8:46 8:50 8:53 8:54 “Interpersonal Relationships.” NEA (‘64), Sabbath services with Charles Buffalo, NY 8:50 8:54 8:57 8:57 Alumni Weekend…More Than A Cheatham (‘54). Awards program Hamilton, Bda 8:21 8:24 8:27 8:28 Reunion… It’s A Blessing…So Come honoring former NPFAAA presidents Get Yours. For more information and Peter McGalleria. Spotlight class- contact Northeastern Academy at es: ‘54, ‘64, ‘74, ‘79, ‘84, ‘94, ‘99, ‘04. (212) 569-4800. Visit www.pfaalumni.org. night Vespers speaker–Mary Mead. ATLANTIC UNION Sabbath, divine worship speaker, Take Your Family on a Mission Project with Pastor Timothy Nixon. All alumni OUT-OF-UNION Maranatha Volunteers International— ATLANTIC UNION contact the school at (718) 789-1259 June 17-27, 2004, in Castle Valley, for more information. Attorney’s Conference—On October 15- All Missionaries (returned or on fur- Utah. Volunteers will work at DayStar 17, 2004, a conference will be held for Adventist Academy doing new con- 40th Anniversary Celebration Northbor- lough) plan now to attend the fourth the attorneys and law students in the struction, renovation, painting, and ough Seventh-day Adventist Church, 30 annual Missionary Camp Meeting, Atlantic Union. Those making presen- maintenance. To learn more about Brigham Street, Northborough Mass. July 6-10, 2004, at Andrews Univer- tations will include attorneys from the how you can take your family on a May 21-23, 2004, Friday, May 21, sity, Berrien Springs, Mich. A time of legal and religious liberty departments vacation in service, e-mail Mary 7:00 p.m. – Pastor Marion Kidder; refreshment and renewal for the whole of the General Conference. The con- Barnett at: [email protected] Sabbath, May 22, 9:30 a.m. – Pastor family. Outstanding speakers include: ference will be held at the Sheraton or call (916) 920-1900. More infor- Kenroy Malcolm, 11:00 a.m. – Pastor Don Schneider, president, North Stamford Hotel, Stamford, Conn. For mation can be found at the web site Larry Yeagley, 4:00 p.m. – Pastor Ives American Division; Dwight K. Nelson, further information contact Charles J. on www.maranatha.org. Roberts; Sunday morning brunch, pastor, Pioneer Memorial church; Bill Eusey, Esq., 42 Main St., Leominster, May 23, 10:00 a.m., Chan Shun Knott, assoc. editor, Adventist Review; MA 01453. Phone (978) 534-1414. E- The Association of Seventh-day Adventist Dinning Commons, Atlantic Union Ben Schoun, president, AWR; Peter mail: [email protected]. Librarians is open to all Adventist College. For more information call: Landless, GC Health Ministries and more. Contact the Institute of World librarians in school, academic, public, NORTHEASTERN Ray (508) 856-0228 or visit www. or special libraries. ASDAL communi- Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Northborosdachurch.org. Mission at: [email protected] for reg- istration and information. cates via ASDAL Action and the SDA- School Homecoming — May 14, 15, Librarians Listserv. It provides the D. Grand Concourse Church Members— 2004, at the Bethel church 457 Glenn Hills Scholarship to students The Grand Concourse Church, 1275 Indian Country Tour September 19-26, Grand Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Friday enrolled in library school. ASDAL is a Grand Concourse, Bronx, N.Y. 2004. Sponsored by the Holbrook sponsor of the Seventh-day Adventist 10452 (718) 681-2232 is interested Seventh-day Adventist Mission Periodical Index. The next conference in locating the following individuals: School, Holbrook, Arizona. The - “Thinking Outside the Box” - will be Ivolyn Allman-Nicholas; Ruth tour will include prehistoric Native held in Orlando, Florida, June 20-23, Barfieid-Vereen; Glendon Housen; American sites in northern Arizona, 2004. Contact Genevieve Steyn Francis Walker; Hussain Zubairu; southern Utah, north central New ([email protected] or PO Box 629, Jacklyn Bennett; Jemma Decoatue; Mexico and more. Deposit of $100 Collegedale, TN 37315) for member- Krystal Nwaogwugwi; Richard required with application as soon as ship information. www.asdal.org. O’Berry; Mary O’Berry; Francisco possible to reserve space. For more Obioha; Luz Ojeda; Sonia Parker; information call (909) 796-7187 or Ruth Payne; Alex Perriera; Jean e-mail: [email protected]. Perry; Jerome Anthony; Sheena James; Samantha Bennett; Danyta Jewish Evangelism. Interested in Jefferson; Edwin Johnson; Rudolph reaching your family, friends, and Johnson; Veronica Johnson; Hortense coworkers? Jesus empowers— Kerr; Mattie Knowles; Collins Lake; Shalom Learning Center equips. June Alfred Powell; Dion Powell; Millicent 24-27 and Aug. 26-Sept. 2. Please Powell; Luna Reid; Cyril Richards; call (954) 499-9102 for registration Marian Richards; Coleen Richards; or further information. Ellen Browne-Francis; Sharon Lewis; Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Alexis Lucas; Esther Lucas; Pauline Workshop Lightbourne; Lincoln Canning; Evina —The Andrews University Lewis; Manuel Felix; Andrea Seminary will be offering a 6-day Hemans; Ramwatee Maharaj; Robert workshop on Natural Remedies and Maldon-ado; Cindy Savirio; Mario Hydrotherapy, July 11-16. Besides university faculty, Dr. Agatha Thrash

24 Atlantic Union GLEANER, May 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site on or around his brain. The first being Angela Miles of Washington, D.C., Millington, Tenn., Jody Lay of diagnosed in June 2003. He is survived Toryn Lankford and Kristina Miles of Collegedale, Tenn.; four grandchil- by his parents Rodney-Phillip and Atlanta, Ga., and Jacqueline Gray of dren, Paul and Melissa Deaux of Marva, who are members of the Sharon, Mass.; son-in-law Cecil L. Collegedale, Tenn. and Sean Adams Cambridge Seventh-day Adventist Gray; daughters-in-law, Shirley Miles and Brett Adams of Millington, Tenn; Church in Cambridge, Mass.; sister, and Iris Miles; one brother, Charles one great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Deaux Aleigha; brothers, Philly and Ephron; Miles of Boston, Mass., and many of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and two sis- grandparents Rupert and Uda Clarke; nieces and nephews. ters, Virginia Lee Self of El Dorado, grandfather Rodney Durand Sr.; and Ark., and Minnie Kate Braswell of numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. PINE, Martha Faye—81; b. Aug. 13, DeWitt, Ark. 1922; d. Jan. 6, 2004, in Collegedale, FOSTER, Cecelia—80, b. Aug. 25, 1923, Tenn., after an extended illness. She SUMNER, Martha M (Keller)—101; b. in Boston, Mass.; d. December 27, was active in the Seventh-day Adven- June 8, 1902, in Lincolnville, Maine; 2003, in Boston, Mass. She was a tist Church for more than 50 years d. Jan. 12, 2004, in Barre, Vt. She member of the Berea Seventh-day teaching and assisting her husband, was a member of the Randolph Adventist Church in Dorchester, Mass. Pastor Carl Pine. She was preceded church in Randolph, Vt. Survivors She attended Atlantic Union College. in death by her husband of 58 years include her son, Herbert Sumner; She was an educator for almost forty in 1998. She is survived by three daughter, Marcia Krebs; seven grand- years which included positions in the daughters: Jean Pine of Millington, children, 13 great-grandchildren, OBITUARIES following Adventist schools: Mt Zion Tenn., Carleen Adams (Bob) of and six great-great-grandchildren. elementary in New Haven, Conn., and ANDERSON, Paul L.—b. Mar. 14, 1919, Berea Seventh-day Adventist Academy in Mt. Jewett, Pa.; d. Jul. 5, 2003, in in Mattapan, Mass. Survivors include Rochester, N.Y. He was a member of her daughters, Claire of Boston, Mass., Northern New England Conference the Bay Knoll church. He served this and June (Carlos) Williams of Calif; country during World War II. sons, Vincent and Raymond Banks; Annual Single’s Retreat Survivors include his first wife, grandchildren, Meraf (Yemane) Carlos Arvilla Wendell Anderson of Mass.; and Joseph Williams; great-grandchil- their daughter, Freda Anderson dren, Abiona, Makda, and Lullia; sis- Ahlquist of Harrison, Maine; two ter-in-laws, Delores Foster and Evelyn grandchildren, Britta and Brain Foster; and many nieces and nephews. Single’s Memorial Ahlquist, and four great-grandchil- dren also of Maine. He was prede- ILLSLEY, Wallace E.—89; b. May 19, Day Retreat ceased by his second wife, 1914, in Philipston, Mass.; d. Jan. Bernadine, in 1987. 13, 2004, in Berlin, Vt. He was a member of the Randolph church in May 28-31, 2004. COLLINS, Victor Wood—b. Jan. 17, 1913, Randolph, Vt. Survivors include his in Bunker Hill, Mich.; d. Nov. 11, wife, Sybil Snow; sons, Evans Illsley 2003, in LaFountain, Ind. He graduat- and Norman Illsley; daughter Alma ed from South Lancaster Academy and Mae Briggs; five grandchildren, and ur annual Single’s Retreat offers a warm, accepting fellowship with a Atlantic Union College. He served as one great-grandchild. strong spiritual emphasis. We also offer health information and won- an elder in many churches in the derful vegan meals. United States and Canada. He also MILES, Benjamin Herbert—79, b. May O Singles, this is a very special weekend prepared just for you! Why not make served in the New York and Southern 10, 1924, in Louisville, Ky.; d. Jan. 4, this the year YOU experience the joy of this blessed, spirit-filled time togeth- New England Conferences. Survivors 2004, in Boston, Mass. He was a er? Speakers will be Mike and Lynn Ortel, and Byron and Janice Saavedra. include two daughters, Anita Sue member of the Berea Seventh-day Collins Millard and Janice Collins Adventist Church in Dorchester, Camp Lawroweld is located in the beautiful western Maine mountains and Reynolds; four grandchildren; three Mass. He was a medic in the United on Lake Webb. Get your reservation in early to avoid missing out on the sisters, Barbara Collins Stuart, Miriam States Army. He served for seventeen blessings awaiting you. Deadline is May 14 (no refunds after that date). For Collins Pratt, and Alice Collins Carney; years as a fireman for the Boston Fire more information call: Northern New England Conference, Single’s Ministry and many nieces and nephews. Department. Survivors include his sons: Benjamin H. Miles, Jr. of (207) 797-3760, ext. 15. DURAND, Djadon Lavaar—2, b. Nov. 3, Brockton, Mass., John A. Miles of Please bring your own bedding. Cost is $75.00. Make checks payable to: 2001, in Boston, Mass.; d. Mar. 10, Atlanta, Ga., Steven Miles of Norton, Northern New England Conference, attention: “Single’s Retreat,” Northern 2004, in Boston, Mass. Djadon suffered Mass.; one daughter, Cynthia Miles New England Conference, 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103. with inoperable tumors that developed Gray of Sharon, Mass., grandchildren,

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17, 2004, at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel, 2701 President...... Donald G. King Vice President, Haitian...... Luc F. Homicile Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut. Vice President, Hispanic ...... Roberto D. Reyna Tw o attorneys from the General Conference world- Secretary...... Carlyle C. Simmons Treasurer ...... Leon D. Thomassian wide church headquarters will be attending the confer- Treasurer, Associate...... Trevor S. Forbes ASI ...... Carlyle C. Simmons ence. Mitchell Tyner, associate counsel in the Office of Communication ...... Carlyle C. Simmons General Counsel at the General Conference, will share Communication, Assistant ...... Ednor A. P. Davison Community Services ...... Luc F. Homicile how the church is relating to legal issues in the United Disabilities Ministries ...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms Education ...... Rosemary Tyrrell States and abroad in areas such as Iraq, Eastern Mitchell Tyner Education, Associate ...... Astrid A. Thomassian Family Ministries...... William L. Wood Europe, Africa, and Asia. James Standish, director of Family Ministries, Assistant ...... Roberto D. Reyna legislative affairs for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Health ...... Carlyle C. Simmons Human Relations ...... Roberto D. Reyna will give his insights on where the church stands in the Information Technology ...... Russell E. Wecker Ministerial...... Donald G. King legislative arena. Ministerial, Assistant ...... Luc F. Homicile Donald G. King, president of the Atlantic Union Ministerial, Assistant ...... Roberto D. Reyna Personal Ministries...... Luc F. Homicile Conference, will give the keynote address on Friday Plant Services ...... Manfred H. Suckert Public Affairs/Religious Liberty ...... Charles Eusey evening and will hold a question and answer forum Revolving Fund ...... Clifford O. Pope Sabbath School ...... Luc F. Homicile on Saturday evening to address concerns about the Stewardship ...... Leon D. Thomassian church. James Standish Trust Services/Inner City/Loss Control...... Leon D. Thomassian Women’s Ministries...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms A time slot has been reserved on Sunday morning to give you the oppor- Youth Ministries ...... William L. Wood tunity to learn about the secular legal issues facing the church. Local Conferences and Institutions There is no cost to attend the meeting. You will be responsible for con- Bermuda: Samuel U. Bulgin, President; Sydney C. Gibbons, Secretary; Derek R. tacting the hotel to make your own arrangements for lodging—$99.00 per Furbert, Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (441) 292- night. The Atlantic Union will provide the Sabbath lunch and dinner. 4110. Web site: www.tagnet.org/bdaconf Greater New York: Dionisio Olivo, President; G. Earl Knight Secretary; Richard For a registration form and to get more information contact Charles J. Marker, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. Eusey, Esq., 42 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453. Phone (978) 534- (516) 627-9350. Web site: www.greaternewyork.org New York: Steven Gallimore, President; Stan Rouse, Secretary; George Wheeler, 1414. E-mail: [email protected]. To download a copy of the registra- Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. tion form and secure hotel information visit the Atlantic Union web site: (315) 469-6921. Web site: www.nyconf.com www.atlantic-union.org/conference1015.htm. Northeastern: Trevor H. C. Baker, President; Larry Bailey, Secretary; Seth Bardu, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) Share this information with any attorneys or law students who should be 291-8006. Web site: www.northeastern.org added to the mailing list. Northern New England: Mike Ortel, President; John G. DePalma, Secretary; Robert Sundin, Treasurer. Office Address: 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103. (207) 797-3760. Web site: www.nnec.org Information provided by Charles Eusey, Esq., Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Southern New England: Frank Tochterman, President; Juan Borges, Secretary; director for the Atlantic Union. Merle Greenway, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA 01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org Send your questions and comments to the Editor, Atlantic Union GLEANER, PO Box 1189, Atlantic Union College: George P. Babcock, President; 338 Main Street, South So. Lancaster, MA 01561 or fax to: (978) 368-7948, or e-mail: [email protected] Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.atlanticuc.edu

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