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he Seventh-day Adventist Church is and encourage our people to be faithful abundantly blest by the God of heaven and happy in their stewardship for Christ Tin so many ways. When traveling and His soon coming kingdom. Has your across North America it is interesting to congregation ever conducted an apprecia- observe the church buildings our people tion day for its spiritual leader or leaders? worship in. From magnificent edifices to How nice and affirming it would be for "I know that if humble wooden churches, our members the conference workers and leaders to sacrifice to build and maintain their receive affirmation and appreciation. the people of houses of worship. Our world today has become negative, Adventists are becoming better known critical, cynical, often ugly and judgmen- through the organizations we have which tal and sometimes vicious. There is a God had pre- meet disasters and crises. Many hun- "drag them down and shame them" men- dreds of thousands have been recipients tality that makes some aspirants for pub- serred a living of food, clothing, furniture and medical lic office and service fearful of candidacy aid through the labors of love by lest they incur the hordes of those who connection with Seventh-day Adventist volunteers and feel duty bound to examine everyone paid workers. We are doing more now with high-powered magnifying lenses. than ever before in our history and the Yet we know that there is pervasive cor- jfirn, if they times demand it. Yet there are millions in ruption in our nation. Evil is called good the world who are hungry by day and by and good is sometimes called evil. Truly had obeyedjlis night, many with no shelter to sleep in. the Lord needs to come! Our educational system is one of the What is the solution for all the ills of Word, they greatest aspects of our organization. On this world? Will this new century usher in May 12-14, 2000 we witnessed ninety- a better class of human beings who will nine proud and happy graduates receive love each other, help each other and bring would today be their diplomas at Atlantic Union College. about an unprecedented panacea? What The exuberance and joy could hardly be will it take to see the world get a new in the heavenly contained as those graduates marched glimpse of Jesus Christ and see in Him the across the platform. One student from answer to all the problems and issues of Canaan." Japan detoured momentarily to thank Dr. life as we view them today? Humberto Rasi, General Conference "I know that if the people of God had director of education, for his graduation preserved a living connection with Him, if speech. Our young people are ready for they had obeyed His Word, they would challenges and action. today be in the heavenly Canaan." I think of the men and women engaged EVANGELISM, p. 694. in pastoral and evangelistic ministry in our churches, and the local conference admin- Theodore T Jones, II is president of the istrators who oversee the local churches Atlantic Union Conference a

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FEATURES 3 God's Ministry "Behind the Walls"

5 Ministering to "The Least of These" Behind Bars 6 If a Door Opens, I want to Walk Through It

7 God in the Details by Kevin Dunn & Ruby Graves 10 YAHA Y2K Weekend t is 9:45 on a Sunday morning.A been rewarded by seeing many lives baptized inmate in the Attica changed in the six Bible study class- 15 News From Around the fCorrectional Facility huddles es and one chapel service that they World Church around his radio.Through much stat- conduct with male and female 16 "His Grace will Lead Them ic, he faintly listens to "Abundant inmates in six separate facilities from Home" Children's Ministries Health" with Dr. Frank Kelly from the Buffalo to Rochester. Currently there Convention Batavia Seventh-day Adventist Church are classes being held every other in New York, followed at 10:00 a.m. week in Attica and Rochester, and 17 Youth & Relationships by the Bible Truth Prison Ministry once a month in Alden. (BTPM) program with "Sister" Ruby Since 1988, when the Bible studies COLLEGE NEWS Graves on WUFO 1080AM out of were first started in Attica, 26 pre- Amherst/Buffalo, New York. cious souls have been baptized. 8 Acting Under Christ For months the inmate and other Baptismal candidates study current 9 Into All the World Bible study class members tried to Sabbath School Quarterlies, view hear the broadcasts through the cell Voice of Prophecy film strips, and CONFERENCE NEWS blocks inside the gray 30-foot high complete the wonderful Bible study walls.Through perseverance, the lessons by Amazing Facts and 11 Bermuda Lord rewarded this inmates efforts. Revelation Seminars. 12 Northeastern With beaming face and smiling from Although no member of BTPM ear to ear, he entered the classroom speaks Spanish fluently, the Holy 14 Greater New York where the Bible study was being Spirit has so far moved on the hearts 18 New York held exclaiming,"I heard the broad- of three Hispanic inmates to be bap- casts!"Then he shared the trials and tized. How wonderful it has been to 20 Southern New England tribulations of trying to hear Bible see the Lord enable His message to truths concerning health and cross the language barrier! The 22 Northern New England Scripture from "behind the walls:' Hispanic candidates study the Like Joseph, Paul, Silas, and John Sabbath School Quarterlies,Amazing INFORMATION the Baptist, there are many sincere Facts brochures, and view the Voice 23 Bulletin Board Christians who are incarcerated of Prophecy filmstrips in Spanish. "behind the walls." Unlike these men, They also listen to BPTM radio tapes 30 Classifieds those who are imprisoned today are that are translated into Spanish by almost always there because of Eva Perez from the Buffalo Hispanic crimes they committed against soci- Seventh-day Adventist Church. About the (over: The photo on the ety. However, many of them have There are many thousands of men cover of this issue is from the Review & Herald stock photos. acknowledged their wrong, con- and women currently incarcerated fessed their sins to God, and have had throughout the Atlantic Union their lives changed by the Holy Spirit. Conference territory who are des- BTPM, led by Ruby Graves, has perately searching for answers to life's deepest questions.The Bible Truth Prison Ministry is BTPM tracts, AMAZING FACTS brochures, MESSAGE MAGAZIN] just one ministry that is working hard to introduce them SIGNS OF THE TIMES, EL CENTINELA, VIBRANT LIFE, and to the Lord Jesus and His truth for the end times. In the Morning Watch books. process they get to experience many wonderful events. Although the BTPM members are motivated primarily On May 6 a baptism was celebrated in the Wyoming by their love for Jesus, they have also gratefully received Correctional Facility in Attica. It was a joyous occasion to award recognition from various organizations such as th( witness Pastor Paul Guevara, a Hispanic pastor from the U.S. House of Representatives and the International Who New York Conference, baptize a young man named Tony. Who of Professionals. Other awards received include: the Following the baptism, Pastor Kevin Dunn of the Batavia- Martin Luther King Jr. Award, the Buffalo Ambassador Lockport District officiated at a small communion ser- Award, the APMA Award for Excellence, the Wyoming vice. Pastor Guevara did the Spanish translation and Correctional Facility Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Warner Carter from the Victory Temple church in Buffalo Northeastern Conference Western New York served as the deacon.The inmates were richly blessed as Prison/Media Witness Award. they participated in their first foot-washing service. It was Every year, BTPM gives the "Harry Reed Award" (in a new experience for them, and they seemed to under- honor of a member who passed away in December 1995 stand and appreciate the spiritual meaning of it.The next to ex-offenders who do well in their communities and/or baptism date is August 5. churches. One such recipient is Errol Craig Sull (1997). The BTPM also has many ongoing projects. In He in now the president of his own busi addition to volunteering in the ness— Correctional prisons, its Buffalo Education Company- members have an and is working on his outreach ministry Ph.D. in English. In of donating cloth- May 2000 Sull partici- ing to people who pated in the biannual service two soup "Makin' It" seminar cor kitchens, a homeless ducted by BTPM in a shelter, and a mobile local penal facility.At unit called "Hearts for the first Prison Ministry the Homeless" that Day celebration held at the Perth serves food to the homeless. Avenue church in Ontario, Canada, In May 2000, an ecumenical female member of parliament who children's BTPM radio choir was in attendance expressed her was started. The chil- approval of BTPM's dren are learning to acknowledgment of ex- sign and sing in offenders who have suc- English, Spanish and ceeded in society. Yoruba, a Nigerian lan- The Lord would have guage. all His people succeed Daily at sunrise when in whatever ministry the WUFO radio sation they are performing foi comes on the air, listen- Him. Especially does H ers are met with a desire us to succeed ir minute of reading from winning souls for His Kingdom, whether the Morning Watch. On these souls be free or "behind the walls."We are remind Tuesdays and Thursdays, a ed that, "The Harvest truly is plenteous, but the Laborer minute health vignette is also aired. Graves has had are few"—Matthew 9:37. It was also Jesus who said, numerous individuals report that they are listening to the "Naked, and ye clothed Me ... I was in prison, and ye program, including a prominent Baptist minister/prison came unto Me"—Matthew 25:36. chaplain. She has also shared tapes of the broadcasts Individuals 21 years or older can say like Isaiah, "Here and/or literature with dignitaries such as Janet Reno, am I, send me"—Isaiah 6:8, and be empowered by God's Colonel Colin Powell, George Stephanopoulos, and H. grace and love to become personally involved in the min Carl McCall (New York State Comptroller) who stopped istry of reaching those "behind the walls." in Buffalo. Information about how you can become involved or sup The twenty members of the prison ministry are pray- port this ministry can be obtained by writing: Bible Truth ing for more volunteers so that they can see many more Prison Ministry, PO Box 364,Williamsville, NY 14231-0364. lives changed. Both English and Hispanic volunteers are needed to fill the request from inmates to conduct Bible Kevin Dunn pastors the Batavia, Arcade and Lockport churches in the study classes every week. BTPM is always in need of wit- New York Conference and Ruby Graves, a member in the Northeastern Conference, has been a Prison Ministry volunteer since April 1973. nessing literature in both English and Spanish: Bibles,

4 !ed. 'he Prison (press aninterestinprisonministry,thislineofwork and-pick afewpeoplegiftedforthisministryratherthan ow theyhavemoretimethaneverbeforetoreflectonwhere on throughfaithinthesacrificeofJesusChrist.Theyhave oportunity. Whenincarcerated—inthe"breakdownlane"of ) truehappiness,peace,health,andlastingfreedom.Notonly :ach, preach,orhavethegiftofmusic;whoaredependable :ated Christians,whoselifeshowdeeploveforGodand r iey havebeen,wheretheywanttogoandhowgetthere. ied theirownwayandsuddenlydiscovereditwasadeadend e andoutofthe"fastlane"—manyaremorereadythanever eking thegospelbehindbarsistakingadvantageofagolden would getbestresultsifPrisonMinistryDirectorswereto we seekingfordirection,someonetoshowthebetterway 4inistry Team mci. Itdidnottakethemwheretheywantedtogo;so, aving alargegroupbyshowofhands. :id consistent.Theteamshouldconsistonlyofthosewho why; whoarenoteasilyoffended;havetheabilityto muine loveforpeople;whoknowwhattheybelieveand ill participate,notjustwatchtheinmates. ow, thesoiloftheirheartsisprimeforplantinggospel once thingstoKeepinMind ) Thefirststep istoformaPrisonMinistryteam, preferably rison ministry? this timehighlyfavorablebecauseofheightenedinterest,but Be awareoftheStatelaws—Forexample,Massachusettslaw tarting aPrisonMinistry The bestpeopleforprisonministryarethosewhoded- Persons withafelonyrecordmayserveasvolunteers. Prison ministryisnotforeveryone.Althoughmanymay listen andreceiveGod'sgoodnewsofforgivenesssalva- Inmates areencouragedwhentheyseeotherswhosat volunteers. precludes thosewhovisitinmatesinanyprisonfrombeing empathize withtheinmates.Also,theircredibilitylevelis Here aresomethingstokeepinmind: There aresomeadvantagestothis:theycanbetter high. where theynowsitsuccessfullyreintegratedintosociety with priorconvictioncanbecome volunteers. through faithinChrist.However,specialauthorization from thePrisonSuperintendent isrequiredbeforepersons You maybewonderinghow can mychurchgetstartedin a smallgroup, three tofivepeople. aking thegospeltomen&womeninprisonisan important ministry.JesussaidinMatt.25:36,40that when weministertothoseinprisonHim. MINISTERING to "TheLeastofThese"BehindBars 2) 3) 4) 5) Adventist churches(Spanish&English),aswellotherwon- and easybutthejoyrewardsarewellwortheffort.At some inmatesattendreligiousservicesonlytobreaktheroutine M. C.I.Shirley,whereIamchaplain,volunteersfrom derful Christianvolunteersfromvariousdenominations,arean important partoftheinmates'religiouslife.Whileitistruethat love thereandcometoagenuinesavingknowledgeofChrist. Line ofMinistry of prisonlife,itisequallytruethatmanydodiscoverGod's such asDiscover,AmazingFacts(English&Spanish)and in bringingtheknowledgeofChristbehindbars,manyM.C.I. Shirley inmatesaregettingtoknowGodthroughBiblecourses Lives arechanged!Inadditiontothegreatworkvolunteersdo Rewards inthis by evangelistsC.D.Brooks,MarkFinley,DwightNelson, Good NewsforToday.Theyalsowatchevangelisticvideoseries Kenneth Cox,DougBatchelor,andAlejandroBullOn.The Southern NewEnglandConferencehaspurchasedsomeof of volunteersandtheevangelisticvideosprimarily.Some of I. Shirley,undertheblessingsofGod,throughministry these videoseriesforuseintheprison. not forgetthewordsofJesus thatministryto"theleastof churches intheircommunitiesuponrelease.Letus involved! these" Hischildrenisministry toJesusHimself.Get these menandtheirfamiliesareattendingAdventist Paul G.Poyser,isa Department ofCorrection. The processofgettingintoprisonministrymaynotbequick want tominister.Explainwhoyouareandthetypeof Bible Studies,worshipservices,andmusicals. you arenotsuccessfulgettingintooneprisontryanother. Programs mostwelcomedbyinmatesandchaplainsare scheduled tovisittheprisonforanorientation.Thisori- sent avolunteerapplicationform.Theteamwillthenbe letter totheChaplainandDirectorofPrograms. Decide onthetypeofprogram(s)youwouldliketodo. program(s) youwouldliketooffer.Addressacopyofthe entation isrequiredevenifyouhavehadsomedenomi- Then follow-up.BepersistentlikethewidowinLuke18.If In thelasttwoyears82menhavebeenbaptizedatM.C. ate onastricttimeschedule.Establishinghelpfulrela- your workinprisonitisimportanttobeconsistent.Be Next, writetothesuperintendentofprisonwhereyou national traininginprisonministry.Onceyoubegin there whenyouarescheduled.Beontime.Prisonsoper- munication withhim/heriscrucial. tionship withthechaplainandmaintaininggoodcom- Once yourrequestisacceptedbyaprisonyouwillbe chaplain for the Commonwealthof by PaulG.Poyser Massachusetts, lj

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Atlantic Union GLEANER, July 2 If prior tothepronouncementIfeltoverwhelmedandasked prisoners Ihadneverbeforemetwasexhausting.Afewdays longer visituntilIhadspokenwiththewarden.Hewanteda the Lord,"HowamIgoingtobeablekeepthispace?" ing. SoItoldhimofmyfriendwhohadmovedoutstate and mypromisetohervisitsonManuel*inprison. prisoners unfamiliartome,andwhatwasmymotiveinvisit- full explanationofwhereIwasgettingthenamesallthese as hispersonalSavior.SoIrequestedavisitwithLannyto Lanny*, wasinfluentialinleadinghimtoacceptJesusChrist express appreciationforhisministrytomyfriend'sson. with namesofindividualswhomhehadspokenand might touchwithapersonalvisit;sohewrotemefrequently Lanny litupwithexpectationatthethoughtofallthoseI when Ivisitedwithsomanydifferentinmates.Theydidn't who requestedavisit.Thecorrectionofficeractedpuzzled and shewasstandingthereattheentrancedeskwhenI know whattosay,sotheymumbledamongthemselves. requested tovisithim.Shefeltthreatened,gotangry,and immediately stirreduptroubleagainstme.Noexplanation on mypartcouldcalmherevenwhenItoldthatwas a Christian whovisitedtheinmatestoofferencouragement to with thewarden. them. Hersubsequentangryprotestswereheededbythe abruptly andtoldIcouldnotgainentranceuntilhadtalked prison officials,andonmynextvisitationIwashalted badge andtogainentrancewith anotherorganizationthat was goingintotheprisontohold Biblestudies.Iresponded the privilegeofbecomingaregular volunteerwithmyown to hisofferbysaying,"Ifadoor opens,Iwanttowalk through it!" It wasn'tlongafterthatquickprayerIwastoldcouldno When Ivisitedhimlearnedthatafellowprisoner, One dayIaskedforaprisonerwhoalreadyhadvisitor... After listeningtomyexplanationthewardenofferedme Now, formore thantwoyearsIhavehadthe opportunity a an answertoprayerbecausethefrequentvisits ne dayin1997Iwasbannedfromvisitationatthe Norfolk CountyCorrectionalCenter.Itseemedlike I Want to Walk some, thereisnosupportsystemoutsideandtheylookon prisoners whocometothestudiesaresomebody'ssonand me fondlyasasurrogatemom.Theyfeelacceptanceand to sharetheloveofJesusbehindfivesetsmetaldoors.The respond totheloveofGodthroughopeningHisword.For Bible study.Recently,theresponsetoacceptJesushas respond totheappealsacceptJesus. occurred morefrequently.Attendancehasrangedfromone to nineindividualsoutofthe60inthatsection prison. Someattendformonthsandsomeonlyoncesince arraigned beforethecourtforsentencing. who comestothestudyonmydailyprayerlist.Through meaning tomyprayersasIwritethenameofeachprisoner the detaineesinunitIamassignedhavenotyetbeen wounded childofGod.Theinfluenceheavenlyagencies ongoing prayerIhavetheprivilegeofintercedingfora ceased, sinceIprayforthesewanderingsonstofindsalva- continues longafterthecontactwithindividualhas ye cameuntoMe"—MATTHEW25:36.Thereareotherwayst( tion andtowalkintruthlove. have youdoinlightofJesus'statement,"Iwasprison,an( reach outtoprisonersifyoudonotfeelcalledminister and/or prayforthoseministeringtothem.Youcanwrite ness ofisolation.Youcanfinanciallysupportministriesto prisoner toprovideencouragementandalleviatetheloneli- face-to-face. Youcanprayforspecificprisonersyouknow prisons. Forexample,theprojectAngelTreeprovides entity, UnitedPrisonMinistries(UPMI),throughmassmail- Christmas giftsforchildrenofprisoners.OurownAdventist ings andindividualrequests,isreachingintoprisonsacross the countrywithaspecialedition ofTHEDESIREOFAGESand a setof30Biblestudies. Adventist * not Leora DeWittisamemberofthe BraintreeSeventh-day Through It It wasmonthsbeforethefirstoneacceptedJesusduringa This ministryhasbeenaveryenrichingexperience.Itadd: I inviteanyonewhoreadsthistoaskGodwhatHewould their Church real names by LeoraDewitt . On the first Sabbath, local members and visitors worshiped together in the partially constructed

onduras-Mission 2000 is over for fifty two missionaries who were willing to Iventure outside of their comfort zone. he mission trip, sponsored by the erkshire Hills, Northampton, Shelburne ills, MA and Canaan, CT churches tested le faith of many in our group. Although le suitcases are now unpacked, God being i the details of this mission trip is still a Ivid picture. Before we ever boarded the bus or plane hr Deena Bartel-Wagner ound for Yusgare, God was working trough each snag. There were members With such a command, we were called to offer spiri- f our group who participated only because God's tual healing to each resident of the village. The itervention made it possible. nightly meetings attracted many to hear about the At the Boston airport, our group was assigned a free gift of salvation. cket agent who worked efficiently. The puppets that were meant to ecause she went the extra mile to captivate the children also brought all a supervisor, all of our boxes of many teens and adults to the meet- ledical supplies and construction ings. Each night the attendance in quipment went through without both the children's and adult's meet- verweight charges. ings increased. Arriving in Honduras, we held our Our last Sabbath with our Honduran ollective breath. Each piece of lug- brothers and sisters was bittersweet. age arrived right on time. Then we We worshiped together in the newly J rn ed to the customs agent who constructed church, witnessed a bap- iaved us through without opening a tism and felt God's presence with us. ngle item. Then came the moment we dreaded. We later learned that God had been How do you say goodbye to those lying the groundwork years before in who you've knit into your hearts and nswering our prayers. A customs agent lives? We each knew that we may ?cognized Pastor Roland Haylock when never meet again on this earth. As we E arrived one day before us. She had said farewell, the words, "Come, Lord Domed with his sister in college and Jesus" were in the hearts of many. new he was an Adventist when she saw Although our work was done in -le Adventist hymnal in his suitcase. This Dr. Bert Beisiegel extracted on average Yusgare, God wasn't finished with the gent made arrangements for our quick over 50 a day in the dental clinic. details. Our bus was late leaving -ip through customs. Choluteca but, never mind, it was The days passed too quickly as the church was con- God's plan. Arriving in Tegucigalpa, we found police yucted, meals were cooked, people were treated at busy diverting traffic. Crowds of people and ambu- the medical lances caused chills to go up our spines. Something and dental was terribly wrong! Finally our bus pulled onto a clinics. high point where we could see out over the city. A We could- major bridge in the center of town had collapsed. n't just bring Our delayed bus kept us from being on the bridge the physical when it foundered.

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ock-laying was a new skill many on the team had to "Go, teach At arn. Brian Caster patiently gave tips on how to put aid, blocks and inexperienced hands together to create and make Deena Bartel-Wagner is a member of the Canaan finished building. disciples." Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canaan, Connecticut.

7 serious and delicate issues surrounding adultery, abuse and suicide. Fervent and constructive discussions fol- lowed several of the presentations. The group received rave reviews from all who had opportunity to attend or heard of the nightly meetings. Christ's cause was advanced, souls were stirred, and stu- f Acting Under Christ dents were recruited for Atlantic Union College. Providence prevailed although it seemed that at every opportunity overwhelming challenges developed. Under n March 9, 2000 "Acting Under Christ," an 18 divine guidance the group was also invited to present member self-directed drama group of Atlantic their program at the 0 Union College's finest students, departed Dellwood Public School in from the college bound for Pembrook, Bermuda. the country of Bermuda. The group also took The group was invited to advantage of several oppor- Bermuda to present a dra- tunities for leisure. No trip matized program for the to Bermuda would have "Spring 2000 Youth Week of been complete without a Spiritual Emphasis" for the visit to the famous Somerset Seventh-day Bermuda beaches, or an Adventist Church. In atten- opportunity to ride scoot- dance, along with the mem- ers and enjoy local edible bers of the Somerset church, delicacies. The families were individuals from various and administrative person sister churches as well as the nel who hosted the group community. Their visit was went well beyond the call of benevolence to accommo- jointly sponsored by the Somerset church, the Bermuda date every need and aspect of the tour. Elders Simmons Conference, and Atlantic Union College. At the core of and Manders with staff, the Philips, all Smiths, West, this group's leadership is the inspiration and ingenuity of Cumberbatch, Durants and Darrell families provided the director/producer, without measure every resource at their disposal—whicl Faithe DesChamps. With assured a smooth sojourn for the group. an earnest desire to min- "Action Under Christ" contin ister through drama the ues to be prepared to be of students presented sensi- greater services to the Church tive and relevant subject and the at-large community. Feel matter to audiences free to contact the group's man- throughout Bermuda agement at: acting_under_christ from March 9 to 16. hotmail.com. Operating under the theme "Now Time to Bruce E Wells, associate director for Advancement, and AUC students Jahni Smith, '0 Rise," topics were pre- and La-Keesha Smith, '00 sented that empha- c0es, sized the significance of the modern family, as well as other rele- vant themes. The messages presented 0 were soul stirring and challenged each listener to intro- spectively consider and completely relinquish tolerance of sin. Issues raised during the week were couched in dramatizations entitled: "Still I Rise," "The Wedding," A "What If Jesus Came to My House," and "It's Ok." One oa, of the greatest challenges for the group was presenting a 8 r :olegio GranSabanawhenagroupofstudentsandalumni Tarvey, astudentmissionarytoKorea,camebackforgrad- Tays indifferentlocations,asreflectedthecandlelight Torld. ThatmessageofGod'sloveisexpressedinmany ration withtheresolvetoreturnKoreaserveagain. rig God'slovethroughteachingatmissionschools.Darby rior tograduation. ial playswrittenbyFaitheDeschamps,ajuniorpsycholo- ion tripinMay. )uring springbreakagroupofAUCstudentscalled ed God'sloveastheydispensedfreemedicalcareto arm ofhospitalbeds,equipmentfortheirclinics,and teedy patientsintheDominicanRepublicontheirmis- Essionary DedicationServiceheldattheCollegechurch ry major.Themusicalgroup"ProArtsInternational"has ssistance withthedesperatelyneededrenovationsat hared inschoolsandchurchesallovertheAtlanticUnion. rent thereinMaywithHenryLivergood,directorofFood ervices atAUC. Acting UnderChrist"wenttoBermudaperformorigi- been invitedtoperformbeforethePresidentofMexico. God's lovewasshowntothepeopleofVenezuelain The AUCnursingstudents,faculty,andalumniexpres- Student missionariesfromAUCcircletheglobe,express- God-given talentsinmusic,drama,andpreachingare he students,faculty,staff,andadministrationof Atlantic UnionCollegetakeseriouslytheGospel Commission tobringthegoodnewsintoall Students puttheirmusclestoworkhelping get theSabbathTrailinWashington, \ • NH, readyforvisitors.They Ottside the WashingtonIsathurch before elegizing debris fromtheSabbath trail. AUC studentAkoln Brownerentsamarker rtI Into AlltheWorld 1.1111 IlksVINILIIN\s best waypossible,butnottotheneglectofraisingHimup where thegospelmessageisetchedinstone. removed obstaclesinthepathwaysanddebrisatsites and bringthegospelhopetothosewhoarediscouraged. Faith Beall,assistantdirectorfor washing service.Thecommunionservicewasareminder The springsemesterendedwithanagapesupperandcom- munion service,whichwasprecededbyaninspiringfoot- on campus.Studentsministertoeachothercampus Atlantic UnionCollege and theAUCcampusiscommittedtodoingthat! to keepoccupiedintheLord'sworkuntilHecomesagain Everywhere theygoseektorepresentChristinthe members pause topicnicduring theSabbathTrail workbee. Washington, NHchurchmembers, 1 / 4 .11—LLUL Advancement AUC students, and Collegechurch on toMarissa tion, Ofelia director. Prior togradua- Slocum whowill Roman (right) be thenewAUC Student Missions passed thetorch went onthemis- of somethe to sion students lights thecandles Henry Livergood May. Venezuela trip with him who in 9 Atlantic Union GLEANER, July 2000 In\

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"The Heavens are the Limit for the New Millennium," pro- the youth to rely on the energizing power of faith instead. "D claimed the red and white banner stretched across IVIachlan not rely on what you see with your eyes, for you will be foole( Auditorium. This was the theme for the YAHA Y2K Weekend Rely instead on what you believe. See with eyes of faith." that took place on the Atlantic Union College (AUC) campus In the afternoon, delegates participated in two seminars ( on April 21-23, 2000. For those of you who are not familiar their choice, all of which focused on equipping YAHA fc with the acronym, YAHA stands for Young Adventist Haitians the new millennium. The seminars ranged from topics th; in America, and about 1,500 of them came from the Atlantic would interest preteens all the way to young adults. Amon Union area and Montreal for an invigorating spiritual week- the options were discussions on practical Christianity, muse end retreat organized by Luc E Homicile, vice president for and worship, career success, courtship and dating. One sen the Franco-Haitian Ministries in the inar by Pastor Pierre Omeler focusin Atlantic Union Conference. on financial planning was entitle( The retreat began Friday evening "You can be a millionaire in..." an with a rousing interpretation of the needless to say, that seminar was ver theme song "Jenes Adventis Leve," well attended! which was written in all three lan- The long-anticipated YAHA Mas guages of the Haitian community — Choir concert took place in th Creole, French and English. This was evening, prefaced by other music; followed by an inspirational message groups such as the Bethel Yout from Gregory Nelson, a theology stu- Ensemble of Clinton, MA and th Yaha Mass Choir in concert under the direction of the dent at Oakwood College. He encour- music coordinator, Alain Fleurancois. Hebron Youth Choir of Brooklyt aged the youth to "Get Radical for NY. The Mass Choir, composed c Christ." On Sabbath, the festivities continued with an ener- diverse church choirs from the area sang five selections- getic talk show hosted by Pastor P. E. Laguerre that dealt most of which were in Haitian Creole. Approximately 20 with the difficulties of negotiating the different and some- strong, they sang to a full house and a dynamic audienc times conflicting identities —that of being Haitian, who were only interested in praising the Lord. Th American, and a Seventh-day Adventist Christian. Next, the evening definitely ended on a high note. youth had an opportunity to learn of Seventh-day Adventist Many youth feel that the Y2K Weekend was an absolut history through Dr. Robert Kennedy's exposé on the AUC necessity, and were happy to be a part of such fellowshii Campus and Adventist Heritage. One seminar presenter, Dr. Dale Joachim, commented o Divine Worship followed with welcome addresses from the warm atmosphere that prevailed and said that h the Atlantic Union president, Ted Jones, secretary, Don enjoyed sharing his ideas with the rest of the group. Claude King, and youth leader, Bill Wood. But perhaps the most Metellus, a delegate from Montreal, said he thought th memorable came from Sylvan Lashley, president of the YAHA weekend was a success. "The whole thing was beat Atlantic Union College, who highlighted various teachers at tifully organized: the concert, AUC who are of Haitian background. He then promised to the worship service, the food >-, teach students Creole songs if they made the decision to service as well." For those of attend AUC and made good on his offer by teaching the con- you that missed it, this was a gregation a simple refrain of "Dieu bon, toujours bon" (God warm-up for the YAHA is good; He's always good). Congress of 2001, and you cer- 0 The YAHA Mass Choir, directed by Alain Fleurancois, sang tainly don't want to miss that! a beautiful rendition of "Hallelujah to the King," which, in addition to preparing hearts and minds for the message, Kathy Homicile is a student and an English ' teacher at the Maryland University. encouraged the congregation to return for the concert that would take place later that evening. Pastor Roody Auguste Pastor Roody Auguste delivers the A then spoke on the crippling power of doubt and encouraged message for divine worship. 10 B. I. Students Capture the depend on each other. The variety Our bamboo Sir Gerald Simons Trophy of crops and flowering plants grown fence, served as a provided a constant supply of fruit natural barrier part of the 63rd Agricultural and vegetables year round while against large ani- .xhibition, Bermuda Institute's ele- enjoying the beauty and aroma of mals as well as a nentary school entered the school blooming flowers, and herbs. trellis for running iarden competition. This prestigious As we sought to preserve and con- vines such as the !vent involves schools, the business serve, nothing is wasted as an old Thunbergia and :ommunity, hotel industry and the toilet tank serves as a water source cucumber. Our gar- Jeneral public. It is considered one of for irrigating the back portion of the den not only pro- he high points of Bermuda's nation- garden through drip irrigation. The vided food and 11 activities after hoses, old fish encouraged wild he May 24 tank lines life, but sought to mrade. punched with provide medicinal herbs and beau- Under the small holes, pro- ty products. iirection of vide water direct- The most powerful witness was )awn Kirk, the ly to the plant that of our students praying daily ith grade roots in a drip around our garden plot, so that eacher, students fashion on flush- onlookers and other participating and teachers ing. This method schools could see our acknowledg- rom upper and is very effective ment of God as our Creator, and ower elemen- in controlling witness our faith and belief in his tary worked Students from Grade 5 who won first place in 1998. certain fungal creative power in action. It was also .ogether to cre- diseases and the a tremendous lesson in faith for our ite a millennial garden. Having par- scorching of the leaves by the sun students, as they experienced God's ticipated in 1998 and winning first that may result from watering the answer to their prayers. place, B. I. once again has captured entire plant. It also ensures that the Kirk believes that the best way to :he Sir Gerald Simons trophy for roots receive sufficient moisture to share our faith is to be a daily wit- Jest school garden, along with first facilitate retrieval of nutrients from ness. Through involvement in this glace ribbon and best show ribbon. the soil. prestigious event they were able to Kirk explains that this garden Color and choice of plant materi- show that God's ideal is for us to node) is a gar- al was selective get back to basics. dening concept and deliberate. Dawn Kirk, garden coordinator :hat uniquely Butterflies are Bermuda Institute draws attention attracted to pur- :o preserving ple, yellow, pink cur environment and white flow- n the new mil- ers; purple ennium, while being a favorite Walking Up the Dptimizing our of many species. imited space The milkweed Kingd Highway and resources. plant especially In the begin- attracts the BERMUDA CONFERENCE ling of time, First place winners of the Sir Gerald Simons trophy monarch butter- in 2000. CAMP MEETING mod placed man fly, serving as its n a garden called Eden to tend and only source of food in Bermuda. July 28 - August 5, 2000 :are for plant and animal life. After Since it is believed that those sin, gardening became a chore found in Bermuda are not migrato- -ather than a pleasure, as man had ry, we chose to encourage their Bermuda Institute/ 2000

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11 Eva L. Jeltz/ home has proven that there Rochester Jr. was a serious absorption of Academy material. These changes have come about because of the Traveling from dedication of the teachers at Rochester to Eva Jeltz Christian Academy." Buffalo, and feeling Providing Christian educa- somewhat discour- tion comes with all the chal- aged about the fact lenges a school faces on a day that few Seventh- to day basis: behavioral prob- day Adventist lems, financial stresses, per- Christians are sonality clashes, etc. However, enrolling their chil- when tempered with the dren in church power of prayer the results are dif- um. Many growing pains have school, I began to ferent—God intervenes. been experienced. But, the one ask myself some I share this letter because bad consistent force at ELI and RJA will serious questions: Is news always seems to travel like a continue to be the power of the school fulfilling flash while good news arrives at a prayer and faith in our God to its role? Are the snail's pace. Man is always quick meet our every need in His time. teachers exhibiting a Christ-like to criticize and slow to praise. I As Seventh-day Adventist Christian character before the students? write now to acknowledge and to educators, we must share the What more can I do to market the thank His servants in service to the vision of ELI and RJA—without school? Silently I prayed, "Dear young souls placed in their hands. vision, the people perish. God, please help me." Thank you all for a job well done lames Duberry, principal When I arrived at the Eva L. Jeltz in Jesus' name. Be ever encour- Eva L leltz/Rochester. lr. Academy Reprinted from the NEC School News Seventh-day Adventist School aged in your duty of preparing Newsletter (ELI), formerly God's children Emmanuel for the chal- Temple lenges that will New England Region's Seventh-day surely come. First Annual Women's Adventist Know always Day of Prayer School in that your are Buffalo, NY, I forever in our March 25, 2000 was a brilliant da; began to search prayers and from start to finish, not only in through the pile faint not in terms of the sunny weather, but of mail on my doing as God also the spiritual atmosphere that desk. I was has directed. permeated the Parkway United thrilled to read Join us as we Methodist Church in Milton, MA— this letter, a pray at 8:30 site of the First Annual Women's part of which a.m., 10:00 Day of Prayer for the New Englanc I'm sharing with a.m., 2:00 p.m. Region. The theme of the progran you: "I write this and 3:30 p.m. was "Rock Solid Women in Christ letter as testa- and experience Jesus" and featured Dr. Deborah ment of His God's miracu- Harris of Tampa, Florida as the grace in our life lous power! keynote speaker. at having finally found a Christian As principal I've seen the power The day began as women from environment where our children can of prayer. Through the power of around New England, led by be educated academically and spiri- prayer the Rochester Jr. Academy Harriet Douglas, Women's tually in the truths of God. (RJA) computer program has been Ministries district leader for "As parents we have enjoyed our established. A bilingual program is Connecticut, paraded carrying first year of peace where school is also in force. We have also been "fruit of the spirit" flags to the concerned. Our children now look blessed with a consecrated and rhythm of the Temple Salem forward to school instead of dread- dedicated staff. Saints Pathfinder Drum Corps. The ing it. Their written grades reflect Many paradigms have been Pathfinders then escorted the improvement, academically, but the shifted to accommodate schools ladies to the various prayer rooms change in their conversation at with a vision for the new millenni- reserved for them. There they prayed for the specific fruit of the 12 prayer in French and Dr. Harris also encouraged the the momentum con- women to get an "uplook" when tinued as Julia Jenkins their "outlook" appears dreary and of Bethel Hispanic admonished that "FEAR" (the gave a prayer in acronym for False Evidence Spanish. Millicent Huff Appearing Real) is the greatest of Hill church provid- handicap to truly becoming "rock ed the concluding solid" women in Christ Jesus. prayer in English. Delores Richardson, Women's Also on hand for the Ministries district leader for occasion was State Massachusetts and Rhode Island Representative Shirley conducted the afternoon program. Owens-Hicks who pre- It consisted of a multi-cultural sented Dr. Harris with "rock" exchange ceremony in citations from both which women were paired up and the House of handed several rocks that they Representatives and swapped with each other. This Governor Celluci's symbolized sharing one another's office. Dr. Harris was burdens and joys. After much lassachusetts State Representative Shirley Owens- commended for licks presented citations to Dr. Deborah Harris (left). her educational .pirit they wanted evidenced in accomplishments .heir lives. and for her inspi- Almost 200 women reassembled rational work on n the sanctuary as Carrie Peters, behalf of women. Nomen's Ministries coordinator Her sermon was or New England delivered a rous- entitled "Hmmm." ng welcome in which she referred Because some- :o the women as "sisters mine." times when God vlireille St. Pierre, Northeastern has been so good ls 2onference Women's Ministries e to us we cannot mu

iirector brought stirring greetings find sufficient Sa and categorized the event as "his- words to praise lton :ory making." St. Pierre then initi- Mi him, then all we Women from around New England joined together in prayer. 3ted the prayer jubilee by offering can say is "Hmmm." prayer and a brief but powerful testimonial period, some women Jonathan Jackson — An Jesus Christ our Lord. Jonathan elected to leave the rocks at the Anointed Youth prays and Jesus heals, He altar, others saw them as burdens, preaches and Jesus teaches. He hopes, fears and desires that they In today's society, there are simply does not do it alone. God chose to commit to the Lord, and youths that are under the is with him. still others retained them as keep- anointing of the Holy Spirit. Jonathan a humble youth has Christian Fellowship church is seven siblings—six brothers and sakes. Subsequently, these rocks blessed to have one such one sister. His family seeks to and all they represented were as youth—Jonathan Jackson. serve the Lord through various unique and as magnificent as the Jonathan's potential had been ministries. His brothers Carl and women who possessed them and so were the blessings received by evident since he was a lad. Today, Timothy are very active at 2000

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13 Gerald May 4, 2000 to open a new Mattenson Seventh-day Adventist school in welcomed Bayridge, Brooklyn in September the Greater 2000. The school will be located at OREATER rawLINFORD MARTIN,TORII ORRESPONDENT New York 5318 Fourth Avenue at the Spanish Conference Bayridge church where there is a New Jerusalem Church Executive Committee, the Multi- gymnasium, a large kitchen, severs Organized ethnic coordinator, and several for- classrooms, and some office space. mer pastors to mark the Lord's lead- The subway and the city bus have It was with great jubilation that the ing of this multi-ethnic group. After station on the same block. Bayridge, Brooklyn-based New 18 years of renting facilities, David The following districts will sup- Jerusalem Company became the Giangrande, head elder and the port the new school: Spanish New Jerusalem Seventh-day board are eager to put down roots, Bayridge and Spanish Staten Islan Adventist Church on April 8, 2000. and solicit prayers as they seek the church, Spanish Central Brooklyn, Joyous members, along with Pastor Lord's will in finding a permanent Spanish South Brooklyn, Spanish location. East New York and Spanish Williamsburg. They hope to start Helen Mattenson, communication secretary with at least three teachers and 61 New Jerusalem church students from Pre-K to grade 6. Information regarding tuition an( New Adventist School to about the opening of this new facil Open in Bayridge ity can be obtained by calling the Brooklyn Greater New York Conference Offic

co of Education. Let us keep the min- Good News! The Greater istry of education in our prayers. 0 New York Conference K-12 Bordes Henry Satume, superintendent of Board of Education voted on schools, Greater New York Conference New Jerusalem church members.

Maranatha Church Celebrates by various officials from the Greater New York Reopening of Sanctuary Conference. Present for the event were the administra- tors, Dionisio Olivo, president, Samuel Bulgin, secre- Maranatha church reopened its sanctuary, after exten- tary, Carlos Gonzalez, treasurer and Linford Martin one sive renovations and great sacrificial giving by the of the departmental directors. Also present for this members, with two days of celebrations. The festivities occasion was Allan Hay, former pastor of Maranatha. commenced on Friday, September 17, 1999 with a Shirley DuVerney, one of the charter members, pre- Consecration Service. Matthias Patrick, former pastor of sented a brief history of the church from its incep- Maranatha and also president of Black Ministries in the tion. Dr. Robert Connor delivered the thanksgiving Greater New York Conference was the keynote speaker. address. Special music for the weekend was given by Also present were Conrad White, pastor of Tabernacle several guests and local artists and also the of Joy church and former pastor of Maranatha and Maranatha Children's and Sanctuary Choirs. The cel- Horace Russell, pastor of Victory church. They delivered ebrations concluded on a high note with a sing-a- the Litany and Prayer of Consecration respectively. long by Neville Sabbath school set the tone for an unforgettable Blackwood. Sabbath day. Dudley Thorne, the founding pastor of Maranatha church Maranatha church, quite eloquently presented the is a community of lesson study. A skit entitled "Egypt to Canaan," fol- believers who are lowed by heavenly music from Al Stewart concluded thankful for the

2000 the Sabbath school. many blessings from ly Barrington Campbell, present pastor, spoke on the the Lord and they Ju topic "Advent Signs" to a packed congregation. The continue to move response to the altar call was a clear indication that forward presenting GLEANER, many hearts were moved and blessed by the spoken messages of hope ion words. Subsequent baptisms have resulted from this about the soon Un

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14 News from round the World Church

ADVENTIST WOMEN JOIN accidental or intentional shootings, in Boston, a professional organization 1ARCH AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE say proponents of stricter gun regula- of scholars who conduct research on tion. Federal laws in the United States religious topics. "Members of many rashington, D.C. [ANN] — Seventh-day require a criminal record background faiths packed the room to hear my pre- civentist women from around the check for all people buying guns from sentation and to request copies of the nited States joined more than 700,000 firearms dealers, but other gun licens- research," he says. "No other religious omen on Sunday, May 14, for what ing and regulation laws differ from group has ever attempted such a com- 'as the country's largest ever protest state to state. Legislation is currently prehensive and extensive study on iainst gun violence. Marching through pending in Congress that would also church youth." Excerpts from his re streets of Washington before gath- mandate background checks on peo- research have been published in the ring at a rally on the steps of the ple purchasing guns at weekend gun REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS RESEARCH, JOURNAL apitol Building, participants in the shows, closing what has become OF PSYCHOLOGY AND CHRISTIANITY, and Mom March" called on the fed- known as the "gun show loophole." RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. ral government to enact stricter gun "I want Christians to understand day and licensing regulations and for Bettina Krause the severity of the crisis, why it has an owners to exercise greater individ- developed and what parents, teach- al responsibility in the way they use WHY TEENAGERS LEAVE CHURCH: RESEARCH PUBLISHED ers, pastors and church leaders can do id store guns. about it," Dudley says about his deci- Kay Rosburg, a member of sion to pursue the study. 7ashington-area Sligo Adventist Berrien Springs, MI [ANN] — "Why are our teenagers leaving the church?" The author admits that though he is hurch, attended the event with 25 surprised at the number of young peo- ther women from her congregation. It's a question that crosses every denominational divide and brings ple who leave the Church, he is he says that the rising level of gun pleased with the depth of loyalty of the iolence—from homicide to acciden- commonality among varying religious beliefs and practices. many who remain in it. "Parents, pas- t! shootings to suicide—convinced tors, local church leaders, teachers, er that it was time to get involved. Dr. Roger Dudley, director of the Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews school administrators, denominational "I feel strongly about this issue," says leaders, and intelligent adults who care .osburg. "We all have to be licensed University, an institute of higher learn- ing of the Seventh-day Adventist about the future of the Church can all efore driving a car in America. How benefit from this knowledge:' he says. such more, then, should a deadly Church, has spent the last 16 years ieapon such as a handgun be subject researching young people and their atti- A. Monise Hamilton 3 reasonable government regulation?" tudes about religion and the Church. Rosburg acknowledges, however, His newest book, WHY OUR TEENAGERS CHURCH IN CUBA CELEBRATES lat opinion on gun control is divided LEAVE THE CHURCH: PERSONAL STORIES FROM CONTINUED GROWTH .1 the United States, even among A 10-YEAR STUDY, is the outcome of a pio- :hristians. She knows of at least one neering, decade-long longitudinal study Havana, Cuba [ANN] — Thousands of allow Adventist who attended a rival of why young people leave the church Seventh-day Adventists from all parts -larch on Sunday, which opposed any and why they remain in it. More than of Cuba witnessed a baptism of 300 wrease in federal government regula- 1,500 teenagers were randomly select- new members on May 13.The baptism ion of gun ownership. ed from Seventh-day Adventist church- at the Almar swimming pool near Organizers of the "Million Mom es throughout the United States and Havana, the largest such facility in larch" are calling for federal legisla- Canada and surveyed every year for ten Cuba, was yet another evidence of the ion requiring that all handgun own- years. Church's increasing presence in the Ts be licensed and registered, that "While the study was conducted on society. "What we saw today is the built-in child safety locks be used on Adventist youth, the pioneering nature essence of our presence here.There is 11 guns, and that handgun purchases has made it of general interest," says no other reason for the Church to be, be limited to one a month. Dudley, who is the author of 12 other except to win souls for Christ," said Rosburg believes that Christians have books on various religious topics. "I Israel Leito, president of the significant role to play in tackling have found that many denominations Inter-American Division which over- mportant societal issues such as gun are concerned over this very problem. sees the Church in Central America. iolence."I think Jesus taught us by His Extensive literature reviews have The same day, Seventh-day Adventists ctions that we should try to help our revealed that these common factors in Pinar del Rio, the largest city in the teighbors," says Rosburg, "and if we're are found in all religious communities." western part of Cuba, celebrated the tot willing to be involved in this kind of Prior to the book's publication by dedication of a newly built church. hing, we're letting Him down." the Review and Herald Publishing "There are 700 seats here, but more An average of 12 children and Association, Dudley was invited to than a thousand people come to the Dung people are killed each day in share his research findings at a meeting services. And there is the potential to he United States as a result of either of the Religious Research Association see even further church growth here," 15 said Don Noble, president of Maranatha (2,ceec Volunteers International, an organization will Lead responsible for building the facility. In 1998, Maranatha built a seminary complex -17'elv) and fully refurbished the Vibora Church in Havana, the largest Protestant church on the island. "The freedom of worship by singing, praying and meeting publicly is fulfilling a huge need throughout the nation. People want to go to church here. It meets their hopes and needs; Noble says. "All churches we have built or refur- bished here are full. In at least one church, the pastor has to preach from within the baptistry in order to accommodate the large number of people attending" Daniel Fontaine, president of the ant believe the Adventist Toronto, Ontario and Orlando, Adventist Church in Cuba, says that church membership has more than dou- Church has conventions like Florida. An important goal of thc bled in the country since 1994. "We are this!" exclaimed an enthusias- convention is to train Sabbath grateful for the help we received from our tic participant at a recent Child- School leaders how to use the brothers and sisters from outside of Cuba. ren's Ministries Convention. If you new GraceLink curriculum that Much of this is a direct result of the work are a parent, teacher, or children's being released in 2000 and 2001. of Maranatha," he comments. ministry leader who wants to "Your Church is a part of the Cuban renew your passion for leading Some comments from last year's society. It has an important role to play in children to Christ, plan to attend participants: sharing values; said Caridad Diego, direc- the Children's Ministries Conven- tor of the Religious Affairs Office of the tion October 19-22, 2000 at the "I appreciated being oriented t Cuban government. She greeted a Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany, the new curriculum before it 40-member Maranatha group which visit- ed Cuba on May 12-14 to participate in New York. This Convention is arrived. I liked the spirituality the baptism service and the Pinar del Rio sponsored by the Atlantic Union and tone of the meetings." church dedication. Conference Children's Ministries "What we are witnessing in the Cuban Department and will include more "A wonderful opportunity to Seventh-day Adventist Church is a practi- than 40 exciting and informative learn and grow. Sparked a lot of cal picture of the potential we have to seminars. ideas!" impact the society. As we live out what The convention entitled "His we believe, we can effect change in those Grace Will Lead Them Home" fea- "Absolutely enthralled by the who come in contact with us; comment- tures professional children's min- way different classes integrated ti ed Leo Ranzolin, general vice president of istry speakers Wilma Kirk-Lee, information about learning styles the Seventh-day Adventist Church, who Stuart Tyner, Walter Wright, and active learning. It made an addressed congregations in Cuba over the weekend. "The values we teach can make JoAnn Herrington, Bill Wood, Judi insurmountable task appear possi a difference to society in Cuba." Rogers and many others. ble with the help of the Lord and According to Noble, Maranatha has Seminars include training in the His Spirit. Thank you, thank you! established a long-term commitment to new GraceLink Curriculum, Bible assist the Church in Cuba by providing Learning Activities, Children's Take advantage of this exceller funding and expertise to build or refur- Outreach, Drama Ministries, opportunity for advanced train- bish 160 church centers."The hard work Mentoring Youth to Work with ing in children's ministries, credi of the Maranatha volunteers is coupled Children, Learning Styles, toward certification and networt with the generous support from laity in Leading Children's Church and ing with professional children's North America. The excitement that ser- many more. ministry practitioners. vice brings, and the excitement one sees A complete track of seminars If you want more details about on the faces of thousands of people we meet here, cannot be replaced by any- will be offered in Spanish and this exciting convention please thing. We are glad to be a part of this French and the general sessions call Luc Homicile, Atlantic Union new day for Cuba; Noble said. will be available in simultaneous Conference at (978) 368-8333. The Seventh-dayAdventist Church in translation. Early bird registration fee is $99 Cuba now numbers some 30,000 mem- This convention is one of sever- before August 31, 2000. After thi bers. al Adventist Children's Ministries deadline, the price will be $129. Ray Dabrowski Conventions being offered in Call AdventSource at 2000. Other locations include 1-800-328-0525 to register. 16

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Friends Versus Lovers It appears that the strongest love relationships have I have been friends with a young man for a number of years roots in friendships. Satisfying and stable relationships and we've enjoyed each other's friendship. Now that we come from shared interests and values. After all, isn't are in love, we tend to argue more than we used to and are that what love is all about? more possessive of each other. He is always in my According to Susan Hendrick, a sociologist, the follow- thoughts and I want to be with him all the time. What ing clues signal the end of a friendship and the beginning should I do? Is this normal? cf love: you are suddenly aware of your friend's wonderful smile, great body, or Love and friendship are alike in many cute freckles; you get dressed up when ways, but there are some crucial differ- you know you're going to see each other; ences that make love more rewarding, you feel excited at the thought of and more volatile than friendship. There meeting and you begin to feel shy and are several important threads in the less spontaneous when you're together. "fabric of friendship." One is enjoy- Psychologist Robert Sternberg ment—Friends usually enjoy each believes that when friends fall in love, other's company most of the time, they are simply adding passion to the although disagreements and frictions emotional relationship we call friend- occasionally occur. ship. The temptation is to let oneself The second is acceptance.— be swept away by romance, but it is at Friends accept each other for who this time that individuals should use they are and don't try to change some "uncommon" sense. Many young is another each other. Trust people fall into disrepute by crossing thread.—Friends assume that they boundaries and practices that belong will act in each other's best interest. to the married relationship. "Even when he's hassling me, I know Let things develop slowly. BeAonest it's for my own good." "She would with each other and with oneself Keep an never intentionally hurt me, except in a fit of extreme anger" open mind and a sense of humor. It is important to remem- A fourth thread is Respect—Friends respect each other, ber that it is easier to fall in love than to stay in love. they assume the other has good judgment in making choic- es in life. Lois King, MA., is a family life educator Other threads in the "fabric of friendship" include: Mutual assistance—Friends help and support each other; "Youtts4,66,,,,A0.,". is a column that will run in the they can count on each other in times of need. Atlantic Union GLEANER alternating with our new "Youth Confiding—Friends share life experiences and feelings with Connections" column. This column will discuss aspects each other. of our youth and their relationships that will help them Understanding—Friends know each other's values an in their spiritual growth and development. Youth pro- understand what is important to each other. "I know wha fessionals from the Atlantic Union will be contributing makes her tick." writers. If you have questions about any aspect of Spontaneity—Friends feel free to be "real" around each Youth and Relationships that you would like answered other. They don't feel they have to play a role or hold back in this column please refer them to the Atlantic Union their true feelings. Conference GLEANER Office. We hope our youth of all While love has much in common with friendship, it is ages will find this column useful. more intense and passionate. At this level, three other characteristics are added. Fascination, sexual desire, an YOUTHAYiliioraiAs exclusiveness. The couple is preoccupied with fascination Atlantic Union Conference for each other—a tendency to think about, look at, want PO Box 1189 to talk to, and want to be with that person. This is nor- 5o. Lancaster, MA 01561 mal. Sexual desire is the lovers' desire to touch each other and to make love, even though they may not engage in sex- Phone: (978) 568-8333 ual intercourse for religious, moral, or practical reasons. Fax: (978) 368-9748 And exclusiveness is giving the partner priority over oth E-mail: [email protected] relationships in one's life. that we have faced in the past and encouraged to meet upcoming challenges with the TORII strength of Jesus. SKIP BELL, CORRESPONDENT Sabbath School was pre- sented by the class of 1975. Union Springs Academy Robin Caster and friends did a Alumni Weekend 2000 wonderful job of demonstrat- ing the need for us to shine Pictured 1. to r. Alumni Golf Champions 2000, Jeff Hunt, During the weekend of May 5-7, our light and Art Randall had 2000 Union Springs Academy wel- '68; Robert Parker, '94; Richard Coston, New York the Sabbath School lesson. Conference Trust Services; Fred Parker, '68. comed home her alumni. Approxi- Don Aldridge, class of 1950, mately 225 alumni registered, identi- this ship. We are confident, howev blessed us for the church service. er, in our Pilot to bring us home. fying themselves as being present. He spoke on why we should be a If you would like more informa- The crowds indicated that more may Christian in today's age. A very tion on how you can help USA, cal have been in attendance, however. inspiring sermon. Robert Raney. (315) 889-7314 The entire weekend was a success— Sabbath Vespers was brought to from opening prayer at Vespers us by the class of 1990. Janika Robert Raney, development director Friday to the last putt at the 4th Kaltsas Peppard gave a very chal- Union Springs Academy Annual Alumni Golf Tournament. lenging sermon for us all to remain The highlight of the weekend faithful and be content where God Union Springs Academy came at the Sabbath afternoon con- places us and not to go looking for Spring Music Festival It is cert. Kelly Smith Mowrer, from our own trail to blaze. Written, performed a spiritually excit- This year we tried something dif- From April 12 tol 5 the Union ing concert in which the entire con- ferent. We showed off the current Springs Academy campus was happ gregation had the opportunity to musical groups at the Alumni ly over-run with more than 50 fifth- interact and be part of the worship Banquet and the newly re-estab- through tenth-graders from Seventh service. Joni Bell and Pastor Bob Mills lished gymnastics team in a half- day Adventist schools for the annual were asked to sing with her. The time show during the annual bas- Music Festival, hosted by Shelley alumni committee will have a very ketball game. An offering was taken Taylor, director of choral music. hard time coming up with a pro- at the banquet this year instead of In preparation elementary and gram that will top this one. However, asking for a "donation" for junior academy teachers received we are committed to bringing anoth- entrance into the alumni banquet— both lyrics and a tape recording of er high quality program next year. So over $1,800 was collected. Praise the music to be performed. When start planning! Next year alumni God for the supportive alumni! the students arrived on campus weekend will be May 4-6. The 4th annual Alumni Golf Wednesday afternoon they were tc This year's honor classes were Tournament was a great success. be prepared to sing .. . and sing 1925, 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, Congratulations to Fred and Abel they did! 1970, 1975, 1980 and 1990. We Parker, Dick Coston and Jeff Hunt Rehearsals were intense and were very blessed throughout the who came in first place. Second included work with the sixty-mem- entire weekend. place went to Randy Washburn, Al ber USA concert choir. Thursday Friday Vespers was brought to us Jobes and Rob Raney. A great big the young people put in a total of by the class of 1980, under the thank you needs to be given to Jerry six hours. Gary Blanchard, campus planning of Ralph Trecartin Jr. The Pack for organizing the entire event. pastor and Bible teacher, provided theme of the program was "To During the entire weekend we daily worship, and practices were Meet the Challenge." Each of us were reminded time and again of interrupted for excellent meals pre were reminded of the challenges the importance of Union Springs pared by head cook Sandi Pratt an Academy. So many people told her staff. A number of USA student stories about how the school assisted with the program through changed their lives. The students out the week—Kelsey Hamm, Scot today still find attending USA to be Kabel, Kerry Murray, Dori Pack, Eric a life changing experience. For Polino, and Anna Taylor. most this is the place where they Not all was hard work, however. will decide to follow Jesus. On Friday the group was given a Please keep USA—the students, treat—roller skating at the local rink. CS staff and families represented—in Then it was back to work for a final a< your prayers. Great things are hap- one and one-half hour rehearsal. "CS pening, but Satan continues to Sabbath morning the Festival Welcome Home Alumni Picture — Alumni Weekend Choir, along with the USA concert AKA'. 2000 at USA. send tempests against the hull of 18

oir, sang two beautiful songs— morning worship hour, making it trusted friend betrayed Him to His :anon of Praise" and "Joshua Fit easier for people to attend every enemies. Hearts were touched as Battle of Jericho." The main con- last moment. More importantly, Christ was whipped, then hung on rt was held in the USA church later however, the scope of the pageant the cross to die, fulfilling the 3t day. The young people per- was expanded to include the whole promise God had made to Adam -med ten numbers, all memorized history of the great controversy— and Eve. one-two parts, accompanied by "His Story." Thankfully, this wasn't the end. trol Raney, Phil Taylor, and Karen The story was divided into four Evil could not triumph, and Christ assford. One song included a flute major sections. During part one, rose from His grave and ascended d another a violin. Breaking the audience members witnessed the to heaven during part three. In the ogram into two parts, the USA Les joy and celebration of man's cre- fourth and final section, audience lanteurs touring group provided ation, and the agony of rebellion in members witnessed the effects of J r pieces and served as inspiration heaven. They traced the spread of sin upon the world but this, too, the younger students. evil to the Garden of Eden. They was defeated and destroyed as Participants are looking forward mourned along with Adam over the Christ returned in glory in the returning next year for this spe- death of a child and wife. They clouds. Who could not look forward 31 campus event! watched in awe as God offered his to this second coming? own son to the sin-darkened world Taylor, director of instrumental music Robyn Rusenescu, English teacher ion Springs Academy as a sacrifice for humanity. Union Springs Academy The story of assion Play 2000 Christ's life on earth was the er three hundred people crowd- next to be told. Adventist Single 'd ! into the Union Springs Academy Again, there was -mnasium for the third annual the joy of a wed- Ministries Retreat ssion Play. Many of the visitors ding celebration where Christ was ..re members of Native American CAMP CHEROKEE urches who opted to cancel their present. He vn services and attend the pro- moved among AUGUST 16 - 20, 2000 am at USA instead. They weren't the crowds, sappointed as once again the teaching them Special outings are planned plus the use of camp facilities ademy students provided their and demonstrat- Join other singles throughout the Union for both fun and fel- idience with a true blessing. ing His love by healing the sick. lowship in the great Adirondack mountains. For more infor- Two significant changes were mation, call Carmen Gonzales (315) 468-6915 or 435-3230 ade this year. First, the play was Sadly, people misunderstood !rformed in its entirety during the ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: His mission and a • Waterskiing • Canoeing • Wind Surfing • Swimming • Horseback Riding William Miller Chapel • Sailing • Tennis • Sea Sledding Commemoration FEES: )n Sabbath, July 29, 2000 the nnual William Miller Chapel August 16-20 $125.00 August 18-20 $65.00 :ommemoration service will be add at the William Miller Chapel Register now. Bring a friend or meet a friend. 1 Low Hampton, New York. Name: There will be a full day of uplift- Address: worshipful events including Sabbath School pro- rams for children and youth in the morning and after- moon. District churches from New York and Vermont Phone No: vill provide program and music for the Sabbath School nd worship hour services. There will be a tent pitched MAIL REGISTRATION TO: lirectly in front of the chapel for additional seating. Single's Ministries, NY Conference, 4930 W Seneca mpk, Keavin Hayden will be the main speaker for the Syracuse, NY 13215. Make checks payable to New York 1:00 morning worship hour and the 2:30 afternoon Conference - Single's Ministries -ermon. Hayden is currently the director of southwest Michigan Institute of Lay Evangelism, a Adventist Single's Ministries is active in New York! mew lay training school near Berrien Springs, MI.

19 into the maelstrom of deception and wickedness prevalent today. During the divine Sabbath moi ing service in his sermon, "To souTunin nut [nuAnDHALVARD THOMSEN, CORRESPONDENT Thine Own Self Be True," Pastor Mote aptly stressed the point, "V 136th Anniversary of South April 28 singing early Advent hymns, ought to obey God rather than Lancaster Village Church after which the church sexton tolled man"—Acts 5:29. He rea, Remembered the familiar old bell from The GREAT just as the Holy CONTROVERSY, page 588: Members of the South Lancaster Sabbath began. It "The line of distinction Village Seventh-day Adventist recalled many between professed Church appreciated and enjoyed a memories when Christians and the ungod foretaste of what heaven will be like. Fred Hall, the sex- is now hardly distinguish. For many it was a blessing to be able ton 60 years ago able. Church-members lo to see and enjoy fellowship again tolled the bell to what the world loves, an( with Pastor and Mrs. Arden C. Mote let the village are ready to join with during the commemoration of the know the Holy them; and Satan deter- 136th anniversary of the organiza- Sabbath had mines to unite them in of tion of the church. For Pastor and begun. .-E• body, and thus strengthe Mrs. Mote who pastored the Village Mote's scripture his cause by sweeping all church from 1969-73, it was a won- Micah 2:12 set the into the ranks of derful spiritual experience recalling stage for his topic, Pastor and Mrs. Arden C. Mote Spiritualism." He show- with heartfelt feeling the years of "The Gathering of standing in the doorway of the South Lancaster Village church cased three stalwart char. Isreal's Remnant." their ministry. The Motes thoroughly which they pastored thirty years acters: Daniel, Joseph, an enjoyed being able to visit informally There will be a ago. Martin Luther. They all during the fellowship dinner held remnant when stood firm and unmoved after the divine service. Jesus returns to this earth to take his mind and determination from th, The commemoration started with faithful followers home with Him. principles God has enunciated. a sundown service Friday evening, Not everyone will have been swept

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III too soon the Sabbath drew to Camp Meeting in 1998. Those Browning Elementary Pupils lose. During the Vesper hour, involved met, appointed leaders, Help Homeless ;tor Mote tied together our New rented a small chapel (the rent was jland roots through colored slides reduced by 75% for the new group) The third and fourth grade pupils narration of both familiar and and began meeting regularly. The from the Browning Elementary familiar people and places who group of twelve who had been hav- School in South Lancaster, MA, with re the backbone of Adventism in ing Bible studies on Sabbath after- their teachers Eleanor Brown and s area. It was not only interesting noons at the home of church clerk Janice Ford brought more than 100 t very informative. Peter Pascucci soon grew to 25! pairs of tube socks to the Van "he weekend passed quickly. It They began with a music min- Ministry in Boston, MA. s such a truly spiritual time spent istry, Wednesday and Friday For the past two years during the (ether and contemplating the evening Bible study, and Sabbath month of December these pupils sons that should burn deeply services. In February 999 they assembled more than 100 o our characters. "We have noth- joined in Conference evangelism "Comfort Bags" for the homeless in j to fear for the future, except as plans for a three-day seminar with Boston. Some of the items placed in shall forget the way the Lord the Ken Cox evangelistic team. The the bags were a bar of soap, wash- s led us, and His teaching in our impression the group gives is that cloth, hand lotion, toothbrush, St history"—LIFE SKETCHES, p.196. they work hard and unitedly—they toothpaste, comb and a Bible book- sent cards, gave out video tapes, mark or a pamphlet. uldine I. Grout, -nmunication secretary and the details for the meetings Rita Vital, Boston Van Ministry th Lancaster Village church worked out successfully. They were coordinator, was very pleased to pleasantly surprised with a crowd of receive the "Comfort Bags" for dis- ew Three Angels Company 150 who attended the first meeting tribution to the homeless. of the campaign! Six were baptized rganized Geraldine I. Grout, communication secretary and the membership now stands at South Lancaster Village church is our goal to bring the Word of twenty-five. Don Harris, elder of the -d to the Newington and West group, expressed how rtford, Connecticut, area—that His rewarding it is to be y may be made known by spread- involved with starting a ' the everlasting gospel to our sur- church. Kevin Plaisted inding communities through the serves as lay pastor for the nistry of His Word and activities new company. -olving community service." This is Several times during the mission statement of the newly afternoon program the 3anized Three Angels Company. It question was asked, "Is God s an enthusiastic group of mem- working?" Without a doubt -s and guests who gathered on the answer is yes! Members Dbath, March 4, for the program are currently searching for organization and dedication. larger accommodations. Pupils from the third and fourth grades from Browning Elementary School in South Lancaster, MA, with their teachers -he idea for an organized group in Judy Thomsen Eleanor Brown and Janice Ford delivering their boxes of area was formulated during Southern New England Conference "Comfort Bags" as well as socks for the Boston homeless.

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Eastern Daylight Saving Time Sunset Table August 4 11 18 25 Bangor, ME 7:55 7:45 7:33 7:21 Portland, ME 7:58 7:48 7:37 7:26 BUIRT111 BOARD Boston, MA 7:58 7:49 7:38 7:27 So. Lancaster, MA 8:01 7:51 7:41 7:30 Pittsfield, MA 8:07 7:57 7:47 7:36 Hartford, CT 8:03 7:54 7:44 7:33 New York, NY 8:06 7:57 7:47 7:37 Albany, NY 8:08 7:58 7:48 7:37 Utica, NY 8:16 8:07 7:56 7:45 Syracuse, NY 8:20 8:10 8:00 7:48 rth American Division/Adventist Prison Ministries Association Rochester, NY 8:26 8:16 8:06 7:54 sents its 10th Annual Conference, Networking Toward A Finished Work, Buffalo, NY 26-30, 2000 at the Clarion Hotel, Orlando, FL. Conference Registration 8:30 8:21 8:10 7:59 )rmation: (301) 680-6430, Hotel Reservations: 1-800-366-9700, Hamilton, Bda. 8:11 8:04 7:57 7:49 :ount Travel: 1-800-222-9100. APMA welcomes one or more delegates n your church. Special registration discount given to first time atten- s. Exhibition booths at no cost to Prison Ministry volunteers. is

Association of Adventist Women (AAW) is soliciting nomina- ADVENTIST MEDIA CENTER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS is from across the nation for its 2000 Women of the Year awards, which • Breath of Life Television be presented during the annual MW convention. Nominees should be • Faith For Today Television - www.lifestyle.org enth-day Adventist women who have made outstanding and unique • It Is Written Television - www.iiw.org itributions to home, community, and or/professional life. The deadline • La Voz de la Esperanza Radio - www.lavoz.org submitting applications is July 21, 2000. To request an application pack- • Voice of Prophecy Radio - www.vop.com contact: Pat Foster, Woman of the Year Coordinator, 24479 Lawton !nue, Loma Linda, CA 92354, phone: (909) 825-7430; e-mail: [email protected]. WEEK OF JULY 9 Voice of Prophecy Sun.: Exodus: Free to Follow (CD #F57) falking Together with Our Creator"—Working with Native Breath of Life .erican Youth Training Seminar & Native Vacation Bible School A Woman Named Somebody Part A Mon-Fri., July 23-29: Galactic News from 23-29, Cherokee North Carolina. Those who are interested in attend- Three Angels - Part 2 (CD #F60) Faith For Today a training seminar on working with Native American children are invit- The Art of Stillness (telecast #1702) WEEK OF JULY 30 to attend this program which will be coordinated with a Vacation Bible iool for Native American children. For further information or to make It Is Written Breath of Life orvations to join us, please call toll-free 1-877-580-4321. Jesus Had the Last Word Medicine and Magnetism

La Voz de Ia Esperanza Faith For Today Healing a Broken Heart (Reparando El Organ Transplants (telecast #1717) CorazOn Partido) (CD #S0028) It Is Written Voice of Prophecy Sun.: Genesis: The Gift of Life (CD #F53) Blinded by the Light Mon.-Fri, July 10-14: Sorority Girls Who La Voz de Ia Esperanza Missed the Wedding (Parables VII) (CD #56) The Promise of a Nearby God (La Promesa WEEK OF JULY 16 De Un Dios Cercano) (CD # S0031)

Breath of Life Voice of Prophecy Authorized Break-in, Part A Sun.: He Lived with Us! - Part 1 (CD #F61) Faith For Today Mon-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4: Galactic News Drug Free Kids (telecast #1701) from Three Angels -Part 3 (CD #F62)

It Is Written WEEK OF AUGUST 6 Race for the Gold Breath of Life La Voz de la Esperanza UNTI ING WORKER Everybody Cried, Part B There Is Hope (Hay Esperanza) (CD # S0029) JESSE DI TT ERNE] RIL\ LE\ 1BERED Faith For Today Voice of Prophecy Silver Boxes/Florence Littauer (telecast Jesse Dittbemer, 85, born May 6, 1914 in Mankato, Minnesota fell Sun.: The Word Became Flesh (CD #F57) asleep in Jesus on December 27, 1999 in Yucaipa, CA. For forty years Mon-Fit, July 17-21: Galactic News from #1703) Dittbemer was a pastor, evangelist, and administrator with the Three Angels - Part 1 (CD #F58) Seventh-day Adventist denomination. On October 17, 1937 Jesse It Is Written married his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Fox of Owatonna, MN. Jesse WEEK OF JULY 23 How the War Ends attended Union College in Lincoln, NE and completed his theologi- Breath of Life La Voz de la Esperanza cal training in May 1941. He received his first invitation for denom- Standing in the Storm. Part B The Promise of Complete Happiness (La inational work in Texas. He served not only as a pastor in the Seventh- day Adventist Church but also as president of the Wyoming Faith For Today Promesa De La Felicidad Plena) (CD # Conference, Nebraska Conference, North Union Conference. His last Women and Depression (telecast 517115) S0032) assignment in church work before retiring in 1979 was as president It Is Written Voice of Prophecy of the Atlantic Union Conference in South Lancaster, MA (1971- Luther's Greatest Legacy Sun.: Leviticus: He Lived with Us! - Part 2 1979). During his retirement, as a member of the Calimesa church, he taught Bible study classes for several years. Survivors include his La Voz de la Esperanza (CD #F61) wife, Dorothy of Yucaipa; a son, Larry of Phoenix, AZ; a daughter Ten Miracle Promises (Diez Promesas De Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11: Galactic News from Virginia (Ginger) Nicola of McKinleyville, CA; and three grandsons. Milagros) (CD # S0030) Three Angels - Part 4 (CD #F62) ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE OF S.D.A Tithe and Mission TITHE For Month Ending March 31, 2000

13 Weeks 13 Weeks Increase Per Capita YTD Conferences Members 1999 2000 (Decrease) % Chg. 1999 2000

Bermuda 3,346 $853,854.31 $997,396.69 $143,542.38 16.81% $261.28 $298.09 Greater New York 18,395 $2,860,976.18 $3,200,695.77 $339,719.59 11.87% $158.66 $174.00 New York 4,744 $790,116.03 $852,856.88 $62,740.85 7.94% $172.03 $179.78 Northeastern 44,665 $1,974,259.28 $1,146,789.57 ($827,469.71) -41.91% $46.00 $25.68 Northern New England 4,351 $766,535.33 $823,455.00 $56,919.67 7.43% $176.70 $189.26 Southern New England 10,983 $2,181,655.49 $2,343,830.74 $162,175.25 7.43% $206.97 $213.41

Total: 86,484 $9,427,396.62 $9,365,024.65 ($62,371.97) -0.66% $112.65 $108.29

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ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Phone (978)368.8333 Fax (978) 368.7948 BERMUDA: Carlyle C. Simmons, President; L David Rogers, Secretary; Derek E-mail 74617.3625 kompuserve.com Furbert, Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Web Page http://www.atlantic-union.org Website: http://www.tagnet.org/bdaconf President Theodore T. Jones II GREATER NEW YORK: Dionisio Olivo, President; Samuel Bulgin, Secretary; Carlos Secretary Donald G. King D. Gonzalez, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ATLANTIC UNION Treasurer Leon D. Thomassian (516) 627-9350. Website: http://www.tagnetorg/sdainfoweb CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Vice-President, Franco-Haitian Luc Homicile NEW YORK: Skip Bell, President; Richard Coston, Secretary; George Wheeler, Editor Donald C. King Vice-President, Hispanic Francisco Ramos Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. (315) Managing Editor Ednor A. P. Davison Communication/Health-Temperance/ASI Donald G. King 469-6921. Website: http://www.sdanet.org/nysda Layout Is Design Hazlet Olivera Education Paul E. Kilgore Cover Design Mark O'Connor Education, Associate Rosemary Tyrrell NORTHEASTERN: Stennett H. Brooks, President; Trevor H. C. Baker, Secretary; 2000

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