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Everyday People on the Frontlines of Steeple Restored Religious on Ephesus Liberty Church

Agents of the Master Mender

Quoi de Neuf? Youth Connections ¿Qué Está Pasando? FEBRUARY To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform, 2007 instruct, and inspire our church members. ISSION TATEMENT M S

Editorial 3 Pillars of Our Faith 7

inside 4 Quoi de Neuf? 8 Everyday People on ¿Qué Está Pasando? 9 EATURESthe Frontlines of DEPARTMENTS Youth Connections 10 F ReligiousOVER LibertyTORY C S :

Bermuda 11 7 Positions of Our Faith: Seventh-day Adventist Response to Same-Sex Unions— Atlantic Union College 12 A Reaffirmation of Christian Marriage Greater New York 14 NEWSNew York 18 Northeastern 20 Northern New England 22 “Mr. Pathfinder” Reflects 16 Southern New England 24 on More than 30 Years of Pathfindering

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April 2007 February 9 May 2007 March 9 June 2007 April 13 DEADLINES If you were challenged with Sabbath accommodation problems at your The GLEANER deadline schedule is available workplace, would you know what to do? The February cover story shares online at www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner4.htm. some information on that topic. In addition, you will find Positions of Our Faith on page 7, and Youth Connections on page 10. The cover photo N THIS SSUE February 2007, Vol. 106, No. 2. The Atlantic Union GLEANER is published of the 30-foot steeple being lifted into place on Ephesus Seventh-day monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Adventist Church in Harlem, New York was taken by Phil Royal.—Ednor A. 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and I I … ® P. Davison, GLEANER editor Herald Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscription price, $8.50. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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And they that shall be of thee shall build the old In our Adventist community the sudden acci- waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations dental deaths of some students have trauma- of many generations; and thou shalt be called, tized the South Lancaster community and have The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths left many of our youth asking serious questions to dwell in—Isaiah 58:12. about God, life, and death. The demise of these youth has come as a wake-up call. t one time or another we all have Individuals in our churches, communities, had at least one piece of clothing and around the world are being torn by the Individuals in Athat was torn and needed mend- challenges of life in ways that make it seem ing. Some of us, lacking the skills to mend impossible to repair the damage and return our churches, it ourselves, will find a seamstress or tailor them to wholeness. Many have been torn who is qualified to do the repairs so the gar- because of misunderstandings or family feuds; communities, and ment becomes almost like new. I recall when some have been abandoned or orphaned; oth- I was in the ninth grade I had a dress that ers have been neglected or abused; and still was ripped close to the waist. I loved the others have been ripped away because of war around the world dress and wanted to save it. My mother had or at the hands of violent assailants. a sewing machine, and one day I decided to At times it seems as if there is no hope for are being torn by try my hand at fixing it. After studying the this dying world, but the consolation in all damage, I realized that the rip in the top was of this is that God is the “Master Mender” the challenges of not repairable; I would not be able to wear and He will repair the breach that has been the dress again as it was. Determined to save caused by the effects of sin in this world. life in ways that it, I removed the damaged top portion and That is why He has called us as his agents to made a skirt with the bottom. When I was be “repairers of the breach.” finished, I was proud to wear the “new” skirt We are one month into a new year and make it seem I had sewn with my own hands. 2006 is just a dot on the radar. There is Sewing is an art that takes time, skill, a good much work to be done, and as workers for impossible to eye, and steady hands. A great seamstress or Christ we should be busy helping to repair tailor can mend ripped articles of clothing and the damage by bringing the hope of Jesus repair the damage make them look very presentable. Christ to those who need to hear it. Lately, it seems as though the very Perhaps it is time to revisit the mission and return them fabric of our society is being ripped to and vision of our churches and, in addition shreds at the seams. Early in January there to assembling ourselves for Sabbath services, were reports of snow falling in Southern we should be intentional about finding ways to wholeness. California, while at the same time New to meet the dire needs of our communities, Englanders were wondering if any snow one project at a time. In doing so we will be would fall at all in the Northeast this win- known as a body of Christian believers who ter. Other social and domestic events occur- gave the hungry meat and the thirsty drink; ring around us seem to indicate that things who took the stranger in, clothed the naked, are out of kilter and the “tear” is widening. and visited the sick and imprisoned (see Recently, dolphins were discovered on the Matthew 26:42-45). beach in Boston Harbor in what scientists What are we as Seventh-day Adventist are calling an “extremely rare mass strand- Christians doing to help repair the breach? Can ing.” Passers-by were able to help several we make a significant difference in 2007? of the dolphins back in the water while others died. Workers at the New England Ednor A. P. Davison is the editor of the Atlantic Union GLEANER and assistant to the president for Aquarium are trying to determine why they communication in the Atlantic Union Conference. may have become stranded. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, February 2007 3 By Amireh Al-Haddad Everyday People on the Frontlines of Religious Liberty

hen you are dealing with Sabbath accommodation problems, the pic- Wture is rarely pretty. If you are an individual who has experienced a Sabbath accommodation problem, you know what I mean. If you have never experienced a Sabbath accommodation problem, then imagine one day being secure in a well-paying job with benefits and all the bonuses—and then suddenly find- ing out that you are about to be fired because of your religious beliefs and practices. Imagine the anxiety church members facing these problems experience. I know church members who have not only lost their jobs, but their homes and families because of their commitment to God and His commandments.

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Not all of these stories have a happy his family immigrated to the United Miguel are “regular” church mem- ending. The two individuals featured States years ago. He came searching bers, just like you. And Deborah here have stories typical of the Sabbath for the American dream—a job with and Miguel could never have imag- accommodation problems found across benefits, a nice house, a good educa- ined one day they would tell their the North American Division. tion for his children. Who would have story before members of Congress. thought he would be fired from his In October 2005, both Deborah and NO SECURITY job because of his religious beliefs and Miguel traveled to Washington, D.C., Deborah Fountain was a flight practices? Miguel worked for more to be ambassadors for the Sabbath and attendant who was suspended because than ten years with a mining compa- for church members throughout the she refused to do two things—she ny, always getting Sabbath off. When United States who are facing or might refused to the mining company changed manage- face a similar Sabbath work problem. lie when They presented their story during a someone press conference before members of suggested Congress, in an effort to move the she just call Workplace Religious Freedom Act for- in sick, and ward. They are just everyday people she refused who trust in God, keep his command- to allow her ments, and who were compelled to act employer When Adventists on faith. The third angel of Revelation to force her tells of two kinds of people, those to work on defend religious who worship the beast and his image, Sabbath. Deborah Fountain and “they that keep the command- Deborah was suspended from work freedom, we do ments of God, and the faith of Jesus” fairly quickly after those decisions (Revelation 14:12). were made. She remained suspended We cannot treat Sabbath accom- for months, even after she contacted so as a result of this modation problems casually, because her religious liberty department. each time one of these cases arises, Through valiant efforts made on her insight into how the authority of God is challenged. behalf by the church, Deborah was Adventists should use every oppor- eventually returned to her position God treats citizens tunity available to show others the at the airline, but without an accom- truth and share the “three angels’ mes- modation for her Sabbath work sched- sages.” But, while we should use these ule. Today, Deborah works like many of His kingdom. opportunities, we need to remember church members—without an accom- that everyone has the right to refuse to modation, and dependent solely upon believe. That right is a God-given right her ability to bid on a schedule that to religious allows her to be off on the Sabbath. freedom. She receives no assistance from her Religious employer in getting this accommoda- freedom is a tion. Deborah lives with the possibil- ment, his accommodation, job, and fragile right. ity that she could find herself in the dreams were taken away almost over- It requires same predicament should she fail to night. Miguel’s case is in litigation, but a balance of successfully bid an accommodating since the start of the case, the mining thought and schedule. company [has gone into] bankruptcy, application. and the outcome is still uncertain. America’s STILL FIGHTING religious Miguel Hernandez is another com- Sabbath accommodation problems freedom is Miguel Hernandez mitted Seventh-day Adventist who are not pretty, and every story may closely tied to the Constitution and faced Sabbath problems. Miguel and have a different ending. Deborah and the First Amendment. For Seventh-day

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Adventists, religious freedom is also issues. We present to the world a bal- Presenting a balanced approach closely tied to our understanding of anced approach to the understand- to religious freedom comes from a prophecy and end-time events. ing of religious liberty that no other unique Adventist understanding of Just as it was in Jesus’ day, there will denominational organization presents. biblical truth, prophecy, and consti- always be religious people who refuse Understanding a balance lies in our tutional guarantees. It also requires to understand the “three angels’ mes- ability to freely exercise our religious that we share in the work God has sages.” There will remain people who beliefs, without governmental legisla- ordained in order to develop a charac- seek to have the government enforce tion or interference of that right. ter like Christ’s. religion because of those who refuse to “But today in the religious world While there will always be people believe what they believe, whether that there are multitudes who, as they who refuse to obey God’s commands, belief is true or false. believe, are working for the establish- there will also be those who uphold ment of the kingdom of Christ as an His commandments. As a result there earthly and temporal dominion. They will always be Sabbath accommodation desire to make our Lord the ruler of the problems. But, as a church committed kingdoms of this world, the ruler in its to religious liberty for everyone, we courts and camps, its legislative halls, will continue to fight to preserve the We cannot its palaces and market places. They heavenly rights of mankind. expect Him to rule through legal enact- treat Sabbath ments, enforced by human authority. Amireh Al-Haddad is the Since Christ is not now here in person, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty director for the they themselves will undertake to act Southern Union and writes accommodation in His stead, to execute the laws of His from Decatur, Georgia. kingdom. The establishment of such a problems casually, kingdom is what the Jews desired in the days of Christ. They would have The Public Affairs & Religious Liberty because each time one received Jesus, had He been willing department (PARL) in the local conference to establish a temporal dominion, to is available if information is needed (see enforce what they regarded as the laws page 31 for the conference office numbers). of these cases arises, of God”—DESIRE OF AGES, p. 509. the authority of God is challenged. Balanced Understanding and Application

Religious liberty within the Adventist church presents balance and Of all the glimpses we have of understanding for the Christian’s relationship with the state. Ellen White heaven before the fall, we should real- writes in THE GREAT CONTROVERSY, “To protect liberty of conscience is ize that the one thing that was pres- the duty of the state, and this is the limit of its authority in matters of ent in heaven was religious freedom. religion” (p. 201). The state has an obligation to protect our right to freely How else could Lucifer have been exercise our religious beliefs. So at times we apply to the state to ensure allowed to rebel? When Adventists this happens. At other times, the state forgets it has no authority over defend religious freedom, we do so as religious matters, and it oversteps its bounds. At these times, it falls to us a result of this insight into how God to remind the state of its limits and make sure those boundaries are pro- treats citizens of His kingdom. And, tected. It is this approach that dictates most actions taken by the religious as Adventists, we have a unique per- liberty department of the church. spective of worldly religious freedom

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In order to increase awareness of the views of the Seventh- and sacred of any human relationship," and thus day Adventist Church on various subjects, the Atlantic Union GLEANER will publish monthly one of the position statements or "families need to experience renewal and refor- guidelines voted by church leadership since 1980. These official mation in their relationships" (AN AFFIRMATION statements were issued by the General Conference in session, OF FAMILY, 1990).2 God instituted "marriage, the General Conference Executive Committee, the General Conference Administrative Committee, or the office of the a covenant-based union of two genders physi- General Conference president. cally, emotionally, and spiritually, spoken of As the church continues to grow and make an influence, its role in the society will require that its views and what it holds in Scripture as 'one flesh.'" "The monogamous true become known. Such will continue to be the demands of union in marriage of a man and a woman is… the society, and such will be the need to define Adventism's rel- evance, or present truth, to those who are asking questions and the only morally appropriate locus of genital or seeking answers to their dilemmas and problems. related intimate sexual expression." "Any lower- The documents presented here are not an end in themselves, but a reflection of a movement sensitive to its calling and the peo- ing of this high view is to that extent a lower- ple who "know how to answer everyone" (Colossians 4:6, NIV). ing of the heavenly ideal" (AN AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE, 1996).3 Seventh-day Adventist Response Homosexuality is a manifestation of the to Same-Sex Unions disorder and brokenness in human inclina- A Reaffirmation of Christian Marriage tions and relations caused by sin coming into ver the past several decades the Seventh- the world. While everyone is subject to fallen Oday Adventist Church has felt it neces- human nature, "we also believe that by God's sary to clearly state in various ways its position grace and through the encouragement of the [regarding] marriage, the family, and human community of faith, an individual may live in sexuality. These subjects are at the heart of harmony with the principles of God's Word" many pressing issues facing society. That (SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST POSITION STATEMENT ON which for centuries has been considered to HOMOSEXUALITY, 1999).4 be basic Christian morality in the marriage We hold that all people, no matter what their setting is now increasingly called into ques- sexual orientation, are children of God. We do tion, not only in secular society, but within not condone singling out any group for scorn Christian churches themselves. and derision, let alone abuse. However, it is The institutions of family and marriage are very clear that God's Word does not counte- under attack and facing growing centrifugal nance a homosexual lifestyle; neither has the forces that are tearing them apart. An increasing Christian church throughout her 2000-year number of nations are now debating the topic history. Seventh-day Adventists believe that the of "same-sex unions," thus making it a world biblical teaching is still valid today, because it issue. The public discussion has engendered is anchored in the very nature of humanity and strong emotions. In light of these developments, God's plan at creation for marriage. the Seventh-day Adventist Church is clearly restating its position. This document was approved and voted by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Administrative We reaffirm, without hesitation, our long- Committee (ADCOM), March 9, 2004. standing position. As expressed in the church's

Fundamental Beliefs, "marriage was divinely 1 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS BELIEVE—A BIBLICAL EXPOSITION OF 27 FUNDAMENTAL established in Eden and affirmed by Jesus to be DOCTRINES, Doctrine 22 on “Marriage and the Family." 2Public Statement, An Affirmation of Family, released July 5, 1990, at the General a lifelong union between a man and a woman Conference Session, Indianapolis, Indiana . in loving companionship."1 Though "sin has 3Statement voted by the General Conference Administrative Committee on April 23, 1996. perverted God's ideals for marriage and family," 4Statement voted by the Annual Council of the General Conference Executive "the family tie is the closest, the most tender Committee, October 3, 1999. Positions of Our Faith Positions

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Sheila communication Holder, director

focused action plan for the the for plan action focused present and the long term. long the and present

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wedding anniversary. wedding Hamilton church memebers helped helped memebers church Hamilton Pastor Kenneth Manders and his his and Manders Kenneth Pastor wife, Claudette, celebrate their 21 their celebrate Claudette, wife,

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o one could have imagined that the Bermuda Conference health van would be used 49 times

Having received physical care Havingphysical as a visitingresult received of

The Gospel on Wheels

N during 2006. The churches have welcomed this service nity with open arms. The van creates a setting where that provides an entering wedge into the commu people’s needspeople’s can be met. Many times the health ministries and community services workers combine their efforts to assist those in need. Just parking in the neighborhood or in one of the parking lots of the vari

ous supermarkets is a witness that the church cares for the whole person.

the the van, many individuals have alsospiritu benefitted

ally attending evangelistic meetings at the at meetings western evangelistic ally and attending eastern ends of the island. These people were first easternwere intro the island. ends of These people duced to the church through the health through the servicesto church duced van.

This power-packed session session power-packed This left us wanting to get on with on get to wanting us left the business of the Bermuda Bermuda the of business the Conference in charting a Conference

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Five individuals were baptized in the last baptism of of baptism last the in baptized were individuals Five 2006 held on December 23. December on held 2006

In a presentation enti presentation a In

and defend their position about about the condition of the nant, diminishing, or are we Bermuda Conference. Is the just not sure? Not surpris conference growing, stag

ingly, thereingly, were committee members who defended each of the positions.

tled Blue Ocean Strategy, Strategy, Ocean Blue tled Deborah Thomas-Gilkes Thomas-Gilkes Deborah factors key identify to bers asked the committee mem committee the asked outreach and in-reach in our ministries to the church and and church ministriesthe to to the community. This pro This community. the to

cess led us to take a serious serious a take to us cess led look at how effectively, from from effectively, how at look the conference level, do we we do level, conference the target, package, and deliver deliver and package, target, the services and ministriesservices the and of the conference. The strategy, strategy, The conference. the come organizational hurdles. hurdles. organizational come comprised of six principles, six principles, of comprised shows how to focus on the the on focus to how shows big picture, reach beyond beyond reach picture, big existing demands, and over and existing demands,

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Carlyle Simmons, executive executive Simmons, Carlyle secretary for the Atlantic Union, Union, Atlantic the for secretary participated in the services and and services the in participated had the opportunity to baptize his his baptize to opportunity the had great-nephew, Sean Kelly. Sean great-nephew,

ith the foresight and and foresight the ith initiation of Jeffrey Jeffrey of initiation

Highlights at Hamilton Church on December 23, 2006

After a soul-stirring

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A God-blessed Vision

W the of president Brown, Bermuda Conference, the the Conference, Bermuda strategic planning committee committee planning strategic was spiritually charged on on charged spiritually was to James Stanley by lenged Sunday morning, November November morning, Sunday Lord.” the from word a “seek 19, when they were chal were they when 19, the up picked James As mantle from Alvin Kibble, he he Kibble, Alvin from mantle challenged the participants participants the challenged to keep the unique Adventist Adventist unique the keep to standards at the forefront of of forefront the at standards our witness to our people and and people our to witness our to those for whom we labor. labor. we whom for those to The poignant question was was question poignant The asked, “Are we willing to be be to willing we “Are asked, different and stand apart from from apart stand and different other Christian religions?” Christian other

spiritual feast we began the business of the The day. introductory activity to spur us on to action was facilitat

ed by Richard Smith. Here the members had to decide NEWS 12 ries and tools for living life. living for tools and ries that impacts the life in a difficult situa difficult a in life the impacts that presence tender,steadfast the know • • • They: families. and individuals of needs the to minister Chaplains T Ministry Clinical Offered—Master’s Chaplaincy in GraduateDegree in move— the on and on moving are graduates Sciences The Natural forGraduatePreparedAreSchool Grads Our tion and leaves positive, lasting memo lasting positive, leaves and tion Provide care for the dying and and dying the for care Provide relationship, resolve families Help hospices, schools, hospitals, in Serve bereaved. crises. family and marriage, military. the in or industry, prisons, homes, nursing istry of a chaplain touch our lives lives our touch chaplain a of istry hose of us who have had the min the had have who us of hose Atlantic Union Atlantic G

LEANER TLANTIC NION OLLEGE , 20 2007 February majoring in health promo health in majoring is He California. Linda, Loma in Health Public of School Center Medical Linda Loma attending biology, is in B.S. a with graduate Valbrun Leslie Caribbean. the in Antilles, Netherlands Bonaire, in Medicine of School James Saint the into accepted is He Michigan. Springs, Berrien in University Andrews at emphasis biology/physics a with science and ematics in interdisciplinary math interdisciplinary in degree master’s a completing biology, is in (B.S.) Science of Bachelor a with graduate Gervais Jean A U C laboratory. (GCMS) spectroscopy mass and chromatography gas a in technician lab a as employed is and education and tion - - - campus chaplain; Michael Ulettfrom Michael chaplain; campus AUC’s Gracia, 2006—Luis July past this emerged graduates first the years, two morethan little a In 2004. May in gram • • • in the late 1990’s and launched the pro the launched 1990’s and late the in degree master’s chaplaincy accredited, new, developingof fully this process Teach religion on the high school and and school high the on Teachreligion interacts that team a of part Work as intervention. crisis Offer college levels. college families. their and patients to hope and comfort bring to professionals other with Atlantic Union College began the the Collegebegan Union Atlantic , a 2005 2005 a , , a 2005 2005 a , - -

Photos: Timothy Trott - Program student. Program Degree Adult an is who Carolina South from Simmons Cheryl and Connecticut; centration in clinical ministry (chap ministry clinical in centration Endorsement and Partner and Endorsement dates are May 13-25, 2007.May are dates next The classes. summer some with January and May in intensives week yearly,two- twice includes program The ministries. chaplaincy in specialize to want who student traditional and adult working the for geared is laincy) are now partnering in this chaplaincy chaplaincy this in partnering now are Dayton, of outside Ohio, Kettering, in based Network, Center Medical The Master of Education with a con a with Education of Master The Atlantic Union College and Kettering Kettering and College Union Atlantic Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit graduate with a B.S. in biol in B.S. a with graduate 2004 a is Thevenin Marc pictured). (Not Iowa. Ames, in University State Iowa at science cal graduate with a B.S. in biol in B.S. a with graduate McNicolls Michael is applying to dental school. dental to applying is Epidemiology. He Research in degree master’s a receive will and Health Public of School Center Medical Linda Loma attends ogy. He pharmaceuti in doctorate a toward working is ogy. He biol in B.S. a with graduate 2001a is Anderson Kevin Caribbean. the in Grenada, in School Medical Georges St. attending ogy,is Timothy Trott, assistant professor department of natural sciences Atlantic Union College , a 2005 2005 a , ------

13 7 Dorothy Page, director director Page, Dorothy Adult Program Degree Atlantic Union College February 200

TLANTIC NION OLLEGE , NEWS LEANER A U C G ADP combines the convenience of The baccalaureate program is open 1-800-282-2030, Info (978) 368-2300 Degree Program (ADP) allows students to design their studies around their interests, and students can earn prior learning credit for life experience. distance learning with face-to-face interaction at two yearly seminars. Students from all over the come world to the campus for a 2-week seminar each January andEnrollment July. is now being conducted for students for seminar.the July 2007, 8-20, to those 25 or older who have a high school diploma or equivalent (including five GCE passes or a GED certificate with no score below 50 in any subtest), and who can find time for a least 20 hours of study a week. or [email protected] Atlantic Union - Cheryl Simmons, left, a trauma chaplain from South Carolina, makes a a makes Carolina, South from chaplain trauma a left, Simmons, Cheryl patient. a with visit chaplaincy

Individuals can earn a degree at tive education opportunities for bac calaureate and master’s degrees, and teacher licensure years.for 35 home without having to sacrifice their professional life. They can continue working while pursuing educational goals. The flexibility of the Adult “I took night course after night course until I found ADP; it was a perfect match. The staff was superior, and helped me achieve my goals,” reported Christopher Detsikas, above left. - - professor of andreligion professor ministryclinical - - - Atlantic Union SouthCollege, Lancaster, Massachusetts. Rick Trott, coordinator, Master of Educationcoordinator, Rick ministryclinical Trott, program

tlantic Union College is now able to offer three new associ at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org

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For an information packet, call: (978) 368-2430 or [email protected]. 368-2430 an (978) packet, call: information For “I’m enjoying the curriculum for this degree. I love attending the “This program has adequately provided me with the necessary tools to be be to tools necessary the with me provided adequately has program “This

The Adult Degree Program at

life-long friends.” a bachelor’s and master’s degree and Sandra to Boucher, above. that“Add edge edge I never dreamed possible,” says propelled me into a of world knowl tered my desire for learning and Adult Student Testimonials Student Adult Rick KetteringLaVenture, Medical Center Network school and look forward to each season of classes there.”—Chaplain 2006 with a Master of Education with concentration in clinical ministry. clinical in concentration with Education of Master a with 2006 Richland Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina. Simmons graduated in July July in graduated Simmons Carolina. South Columbia, Hospital, Richland chaplaincy.”—Chaplain Cheryl Simmons, trauma chaplain, Palmetto Health Health Palmetto chaplain, trauma Simmons, Cheryl chaplaincy.”—Chaplain a great chaplain. I strongly recommend this program to anyone serious about about serious anyone to program this recommend strongly I chaplain. great a

viding adults over age 25 with alterna Missions, Kettering Adventist Health Care, Dayton, Ohio. Master’s Candidate Testimonials says Mario Ceballos, chief spiritual officer, Spiritual Services and and is ideal for anyone thinking about a career in Hospital Chaplaincy,” degree program. “This program is tailor-made with chaplaincy in mind

Atlantic Union College has been pro and Personal Ministries. aides, child care providers), Business, ate degrees: Para-education (teacher’s A

Program New Associate New DegreesAssociate Offered in Degree Adult Photos: Dave Sherwin Dave Photos: Graduate Degree in Chaplaincy Offered—Master’s in DegreeGraduate in Chaplaincy Offered—Master’s Clinical Ministry NEWS 14 West 45West 410at Congregation Adventist Hebrew the of Room Golden the to moved they 93 161at West church Broadway Spanish the of floor second the on held were meetings The afternoon. the York in New in and mornings Sabbath on Jersey New in preach would He gation. ChristineSinclair, international gospel recording artist, stand Concert Dinner holds School Christian Middletown building church 1985the In Airport. LaGuardia to close purchased was ing T 35 its Celebrates Church Brazilian Luzo Conference to support the new congre new the support to Conference York New Greater the by invited was church, Jersey New the of members the all with ceremony organizing the area. York New City the in message Adventist Seventh-day the presenting groups language other ten were there time, 1971.23, that October At on Manhattan in organized was company The church. their in organize and meet to group this invited worship, to place a of need their of hearing church, Broadway Spanish the of members community. the to out reach to also but convenience, their for only not York New City in work the start to need the felt grew,they group the As Jersey. New Newark, in services the York New attended from people young of group 1970s,a when 1975. In 1976 an old two-story build 1975.1976two-story old In an of end the by members 50 about ing Schoolstudents. ingthird from right, is surrounded by the Middletown Christian Pastor J. Miranda, who attended attended who Miranda, J. Pastor the elder, and an Visser, Conrad The small group grew slowly, reach grew group small The rd Street in Manhattan. After a while, while, a After Manhattan. in Street New York City started in the early early the in started York New City in church Portuguese-speaking he th Atlantic Union Atlantic Street in Manhattan. in Street G

LEANER REATER EW ORK , 20 2007 February G N Y - - - - According to J. Iraja Silva, who pas who Silva, Iraja J. to According community. the fortemple bigger a build to was challenge main the City. Island Long in chased school board chairman, was recognized recognized was schoolboardchairman, Devon dinner theTugman, During the School. for Middletownthe Christian MCS. of dents temple. beautiful a building now are they where Heights Jackson in lot a purchased church people.”the Then new attract to facility better a have to and meetings the hold to building ger big “a needed they 2004, November to 1990 October from church the tored Marker, Greater New York Conference York New Conference Greater Marker, T Queens,in and two other congrega almost350 members are worshiping riencedconsiderable growth.Today, Luzo-Brazilianchurch. EmeriVilela attended the 35th anniversary celebration Gersonof the Santos, Bonnie and Richard Marker, and Antonio and pur was property new a and sold was tions featured Sinclair and the stu the and Sinclair featured tions Stamford, Connecticut. Several selec Several Connecticut. Stamford, of Sinclair Christine artist, recording and soloist featured to listened guests 125 than More 2006. 28, October 35 builtup bothin character and numbers. numbersalone. The church tois be churchshould not beevaluated by Westchester.The realofgrowth a tionsworship Longin Island and Brazilian church Brazilian Newin York expe During the 90s, as the church grew, church the as 90s, the During The dinner concert was a fundraiser fundraiser concertaThe was dinner On October 27, on the occasion of 27, occasion October the On on Sinceitsbeginning, the Luzo- th anniversary celebration, Richard Richard celebration, anniversary (MCS) held a dinner concert on concert dinner a held (MCS) School Christian Middletown he th - - - Anniversary - - - - service. for laity of training and motivation the on emphasis stronger put should pastors more Therefore, laity. the of involvement the without finished be God. of Word the into delve they as church the of members the strengthening Prophecy, of Spirit the of reading in-depth and studies Bible regular for need the fostered also It church. the in youth of retention the enhancing thus people, young of training and involvement, motivation, the for nue a program of equipping and mobiliz and equipping of program a developed they leadership, Department Ministries Personal YorkConference New Greater the by Supported lism. a strong mobilization for evange for mobilization strong a developed pastor, church’s the Vilela, men.”of salvation for agency an as gospel the preach to sion lenging the church “to fulfill its mis its fulfill “to church the lenging October 2007. October in place take to event similar a ning of this event and is already plan already is and event this of charge in was committee Children school2000.kindergarten andin pre-a tobegin vision who the initiated Yvonne,wife, his and Steve Lazaroff was recognized school the board.Also ofleadership years for many with his chal message the delivered president, the neighborhood. It provided an ave an provided It neighborhood. the in church caring a of image positive activities. church in participating newcomers in increase an and efforts, outreach in participation positive and active foster to helped program This church. the of outreach and in-reach the in involvement membership more is there result, a As members. the ing It is a fact that the work cannot cannot work the that fact a is It During the past year, Claudio Claudio year, past the During Maureen Morgan of the Save the the Save the of Morgan Maureen The equipping program created a a created program equipping The Gerson Santos, Personal Ministries director Ministries Personal Santos, Gerson Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit Richard Mills, communication leader communication Mills, Richard Greater New YorkConference New Greater Middletown church Middletown ------

15 - 7 Patchogue church February 200 ,

REATER EW Mark Armstrong, A.Y.S. director ORK she was “seeking truth.” We give God all the glory and praise for allowing us to be co-laborers with Him. NEWS LEANER G N Y G Atlantic Union ing, Samantha Armstrong, Mary Tegone (clerk), Pastor Daniel Zabaleta, Zabaleta, Daniel Pastor (clerk), Tegone Mary Armstrong, Steven and Samantha ing, Sharon, wife, his and Green Leacroft Pastor and Desire, Green Nathaniel Christian Armstrong, Mark are: right to left Kneeling Welch. elder). (head Giambone Vincent Participants at the Patchogue church included, from left to right, stand right, to left from included, church Patchogue the at Participants Babylon church; Marion Huie from Brooklyn; Steven Welch, and Pastor Green. Patchogue’s pastor, Daniel Zabaleta, gave the closing remarks and prayer. The presence of the Holy Spirit was felt and a joy and peace pervaded over all. Among the non-Adventist visitors present was a high school student who came because Elder G. Earl Knight burning the mortgage as Richard Marker and Carlos Gonzalez, Gonzalez, Carlos and Marker Richard as mortgage the burning Knight Earl G. Elder on. look members and right, standing

------Greater New ConferenceYork A lunch was prepared cial music during the wor ship service. and served by the social committee, headed by Alicia Blakely. Immediately fol Seventh-day Adventist Church provided the spe lowing lunch, the Adventist Youth Society, headed by Mark Armstrong, presented a musical concert of vocal and instrumental pieces to the packed church. The concert participants were Earl Huie, Carmen Whitfield, and Clive Goring from the Patchogue church; Anthony Mayers and Carol McClurkin from the Gordon Heights church; Heidi and Eddie Santiago from the - Dilcia González, Hispanic Ministries secretary -

n a special worship service on 2006,October the14, Wyandanch Spanish church dedicated their sanctu Richard Marker, president of the Greater New York The celebration began on Friday with a special Pastor Marco A. Molina and the members of uled for cancellation but thanks in 2010, to the gener Conference, delivered the sermon and offered the prayer of dedication for the sanctuary. It was a solemn occasion, especially when G. Earl Knight, executive secretary of the conference, burned the document as a symbol of canceling the debt. The mortgage was sched service of thanksgiving, presented by Pastor Carlos Aragonès, who was in charge of the construction of the temple. On Sabbath morning many former pastors were present and they received trophies of recognition. ary, ary, having canceled the mortgage with the Atlantic Union Revolving Fund. I Wyandanch Spanish Church Holds Special Dedication Service Wyandanch Spanish church organized the program which included a potluck lunch. osity of the members, the debt was canceled four years before the due date. hrough a thought- provoking, soul-stir at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org ring sermon delivered on September 30, 2006, at the Patchogue Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Leacroft Green directed the attention of the youth, members, and visitors to their purpose in this world. Bringing fresh insight to the parable of the “wise and foolish virgins,” Green reminded us of our role in this world as lightbear ers. We were instructed to hold up the light so that the Bridegroom may find His bride. Clive Goring from the Patchogue church and Steven Welch from the Bronx Washington Avenue Patchogue Celebrates Day Youth T “Mr. Pathfinder” Reflects on More than 30 Years of Pathfindering By Tamara Michalenko Terry

Al Keith was interviewed for this article Sox game. Al did on November 29, 2006. A little more not have enough than a month later, on December 19, he money to purchase passed away. Only the Lord knows all the a ticket, so an lives “Mr. Pathfinder” has touched. This unhappy chaper- is simply to honor Al Keith for his hard one had to take work and dedication to the Southern New Al back. He never England Conference Pathfinder program. forgot that experi- ence and always ne has to appreciate the wanted to make Lord’s sense of humor sure that it never when Al Keith, known in happened to one the Southern New England of his Pathfinders. Pathfinder photo from the 1970s. Left to right: Carol (Wilbur) Edling, David Keith, Alfred Keith, OConference as “Mr. Pathfinder,” reflects “I’m not about giv- Carmella ( Keith) Davitt, and Jim Wilbur. Carol and Jim are the two of the kids that Al and his back to his teen years. When he was a ing things for free,” wife, Virginia, took care of for several years. nineteen-year-old college student, his Al says, “but where there is a need, I the weekend. Shortly after Al returned professor recommended that he obtain a want to help.” the boy to his home on Sunday eve- teacher’s certification. Al replied, “I don’t ning, the boy’s mother called and want to sit in a room with someone Camporees asked, “What did you do to my son?” else’s kids.” But for more than 38 years, With the exception of the latest At first, Al didn’t know what the moth- he has done just that! camporee, Al has attended every North er meant. He then learned that the par- Al started his Pathfinder “career” in American Division camporee. The 1985 ents often had difficulty getting the boy 1968 by simply helping a friend, Dave Camp Hale Camporee held in Colorado to sleep. On this particular evening, Johnston, with the Sterling Seventh- brings back the most memories. For one the boy was asleep before supper. Al day Adventist Church Pathfinder Club. reason, it was the first division-wide replied to the mother, “Your son had a Some time later, Dave moved away and camporee, and it brought with it many lot of outdoor activities with no sugar.” Al became the director. challenges. Many of Al’s Pathfinders Wanting it to be an active club, Al had never before traveled across the Foster Children requested $600 from the church for the country, so Al included sightseeing Al Keith’s love for youth in the Sterling Pathfinder club. Times were along the way. Al learned that these Pathfinder program was also revealed tough, so he received $300. When the trips were opportunities to give his in his home life. The Keiths always had church decided not to sell fruit as a Pathfinders wonderful memories. an “open door” policy at their home. fundraiser, Al took up fruit selling as A favorite camporee for Al was a “I don’t truly know how many foster a personal project, using the proceeds Southern New England Camporee brothers and sisters I have,” Al’s son, to benefit the Pathfinder club. “I didn’t where Al was requested to invest a David, says. “If anyone needed a home, want the Pathfinder club to be a bur- group of Pathfinders as Master Guides. they knew they could come here. Some den on the church,” Unknown to him, he of them have even stayed in touch.” Al recalls, “but I was given the opportuni- Even with health challenges, Al is wanted everyone to ty to invest his own son still active in the conference’s Pathfinder be able to participate.” as a Master Guide. program. He now serves as an area Al remembered a When asked to recall coordinator and consultant. One of his story from his college some camping memories, specialties was creating obstacle courses. days at Atlantic Union Al remembers when a “The Lord definitely has a sense of College when he went young non-Adventist boy humor,” Al remarks. “It just goes to show on a field trip to the joined his Pathfinders on that the Lord has everything in control.” Boston area. The field a weekend camping trip. trip ended early, so The boy seemed to enjoy Tamara Michalenko Terry is a commu- his classmates decided nication consultant for the Southern New to attend a Boston Red Al Keith, still selling oranges and grape- England Conference. fruits in November 2006.

16 Atlantic Union GLEANER, February 2007 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site By Basil Daley Steeple Restored on Ephesus Church

he Ephesus Seventh-day department took great care in spearheaded by TAdventist Church holds causing minimal damage to fellow church a significant place in the his- the windows. The fire proved member Alan tory of the Adventist Church too devastating for the tower Price. As noted in North America and the and a portion of it was by Price, “It was world. For close to 40 years removed to prevent it from important that the members of this historic collapsing. Located at 123rd the church act congregation faced a gripping Street and Lenox Avenue in immediately reminder of the most tragic Harlem, the building houses to save our moment in their church’s two sanctuaries, a multipur- building.” 100-year history. A 150-foot pose hall, classrooms, and a Restoration steeple tower, reduced to a parsonage earmarked as an was done in quarter of its height, hovered outreach center. The church phases to as a shadow over an other- has produced some of the minimize the

wise commanding structure post prolific preachers and disruption of Photos: Phil Royal that is their church home. leaders and is the birthplace the use of the It took 11 minutes for the workers to lift the 7,000-pound steeple into place. The magnificent edifice, com- of the world renowned Boys building by pleted in 1886, is part of the Choir of Harlem. Ephesus parishioners and commu- miraculous. The burden of late Victorian Gothic Revival has contributed greatly to the nity groups. The services the $2 million restoration is architecture. Architect John rich history of Harlem and of Page Cowley Architects, being shouldered by the con- Rochester Thomas popular- New York City. Inc., were secured to over- gregation, which has con- ized this style in New York An eight-year renovation see the project. Experts in tributed over $1 million and during the late 1800s and was completed in 1977 at a cleaning Ohio limestone pledged another $600,000 in used this style also in design- cost of $2 million, thanks to were brought in to tackle loan repayment. Additional ing Calvary Baptist Church the dedication and faithful- the delicate task while the funding has been secured at 57th Street in Midtown ness of this 1,500-member stained glass windows were through the New York State Manhattan. The current congregation. Although much dismantled and brought to Department of Parks and congregation purchased the work went into the interior the Gil studio in Brooklyn, Historic Preservation, Upper building from the Dutch of the building, the exterior New York, for complete Manhattan Empowerment Reformed Church in the received little attention, as it restoration. The scope of Zone, New York Landmarks 1930s and has maintained was determined that it was work done on the building is Conservancy, Northeastern ownership. structurally sound. In 1998, massive and includes: struc- Conference, and friends, Tragedy struck in 1969 however, during a survey, tural renovations, weath- such as the Abysinnian when the interior of the it was discovered that the erproofing, an improved Development Corporation. church was completely building’s exterior was in drainage system, aesthetic Today, the steeple tower destroyed by fire, except dire need of restoration and improvements (exterior door stands at its original height, for three stained glass win- posed a risk to the public. installations replicated from making it one of the tallest dows. Witnesses on the The church voted to under- historic photos, two rose structures in central Harlem, scene remarked that the fire take the project which was window restoration projects, and overlooks the grand bou- These members of the Ephesus church were on hand for this historic occasion when the steeple lighting, site work improve- levard of Lenox Avenue. The was replaced on December 12, 2006. ments), and the crowning building stands as a silent glory of the project, a copper witness of the power and maj- replacement of the miss- esty of God in today’s world ing 30 feet of the steeple and rightfully takes its place tower constructed by The as a constant testimony of a Durable Slate Company in congregation determined to Columbus, Ohio. restore their place of worship. The dedication of the church members in their Basil Daley is the communica- giving to the capital cam- tion leader for Ephesus church paign is nothing short of in Harlem, New York.

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Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit July 23–August 6, 20076, July23–August and other work projects. projects. work other and Mission Trip Mission teen evangelistic project evangelistic teen YoungAdult For more information information Formore conducting a Vacation a conducting For ages 17 and up 17 and ages For New York New Conference Bible School (VBS), a (VBS), School Bible Selowik, Alaska Selowik, The team will be be will team The Dan L. Kelly, head elder head Kelly, L. Dan Youth Ministries YouthMinistries (315)469-6921 (315)644-4140 David Damon David Department contact the contact Jamestown church Jamestown or

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EW ORK , Kim Kaiser, communication director Brandon Brandon Vissar from the Dexterville church. Elijah Hardy’s car was also the first-place winner speed. for Gilbert Hernandez thewon staff speed. for competition These are the kinds of activ ities that will create long- lasting memories and bond our to youth our fellowship life. for NEWS LEANER G

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- ing to Bimini, Bahamas. The evening ended with the inderby which 94 cars were craftsentered. First-place manship winners included, in theVictoria teen category, Ahles from the Westvale church, and in the preteen there was category, a tie between Elijah Hardy from the church Wayland and mer mer and announced that the mission team will be return The Pine Car Derby winners are, from left to right, Victoria Ahles, Faith Caster, Tanya Gerrans, Gerrans, Tanya Caster, Faith Ahles, Victoria right, to left from are, winners Derby Car Bailey. Pine Joshua The and Hardy, Elijah Ahles, Shaina Jiminez, Esmerelda - - Kingsbury church Deb Foote, member teams from the various Billcompeted. clubs Wood, Atlantic Union direcyouth tor, spoke for the spoke for worship tor, service and the quizBible continued in the afternoon. vespersFor the mission trip team from this past summer presented a about slide show their trip. They encouraged others to consider serving as missionaries next sum - Following three skits, the guests were treated to carols f you attended the Christmas program at the Kingsbury church on December 8 and 2006,9, you would have been Kingsbury Church Presents Unique Christmas Program I ity scene and a petting zoo. (The biting duck did not seem to be in the Christmas spirit.) There were costumes available for the little guests, as well as a craft table where angel dolls and manger scenes could be made. And of course, Christmas cookies were available for all. Sixty-five members participated in the program and approximately 125 guests attended. played on the piano, violin, viola, hammered dulcimer, and They recorder. were then escorted to the gym to a live nativ fascinated by the creativity of their presentation. Since it is difficult for a small church with limited resources to draw the public to a program, a novel approach was needed. The Christmas story was told through the eyes of the Wise Men who were searching for clues as to what the special star meant. They found that, long a ago, Hebrew calledprophet Isaiah had of foretold a coming King from the root of Jesse, and that another prophet, Micah, had been assured in vision that the One who was coming would break the oppression of ungodly rulers. ers from around the athfinders and support at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org New York Conference met New York at Union Springs Academy 2006, 4, on November the for annual Pine Car Pathfinders Derby. from the Westvale and Frontenac churches inled out musical Sabbath for worship School by a lively followed round quizzingof Bible in which Pathfinders lead song service. From left to right are Tanya and Sheena Gerrans, Brittany Mertens, Mertens, Brittany Gerrans, Sheena and Tanya are right to left From service. song Bernard. lead Ephriam and Pathfinders Solomaa Whitlow, Anthony Alvarez, Felix Ahles, Victoria More Than Just Racing Cars P NEWS 20 A cuttingceremony for the Star Health Center. AssemblymanKarim Kamara at the ribbon- PastorPhilip Wesley II, and State Ceremony Cutting Ribbon at Dedicated Center STAR Health November 16, 2006, the the 16, 2006, November ceremony held on held ceremony ribbon-cutting a t O theMuseum of the Holy Inquisition in Lima before returning Followingto New York. the successful meetings, the group toured the Incan ruins of Machu Pichu and Peru in 300 over Baptize Pastors Northeastern a threefold purpose. First and fore and First purpose. threefold a PacificMission in Trujillo, Peru. toan invitation from the North CoordinatorIsaias Rojas in response Portuguese Ministries and was led by tripwas organized by the Hispanic/ evangelisticmeetings. The mission torstraveled to Peru to conduct thedelegation visited Adventist sector. Hispanic Conference Northeastern the for program evangelism 2007 the plan to was goal final the and ministry group small in pastors for training field offer to was aim second The Christ. to souls winning was most According to Rojas the trip had had trip the Rojas to According Afternightallan to flight Lima, Atlantic Union Atlantic NortheasternConference pas nOctober 3, 2006, 16 G

LEANER ORTHEASTERN , 20 2007 February STAR Health Center offi Center Health STAR leaders joined in the cel the in joined leaders community several and administrators, Brooklyn of Center Science Health staff, STAR home. new their in community the serve to doors its opened cially N the addressed dedication of prayer The dedication. and prayer in participants the York, New led Elmira, in church Friendship of pastor II, Wesley Philip ebration. - - baptism. The days ended with the the endedwith days The baptism. for decisions homes,seeking their in contacts with visit to afternoons the used then teams The gelism. pastors met with their local coun local their with met pastors eve. campaign’s the on midnight until coliseum city’s the at gathered Adventists 6,000 approximately as rally and vigil prayer mass a with launched was event The Trujillo. in tions group ministry approachevan to ministry group small the in fortraining terparts campaigns in sixteen congrega sixteen in campaigns conducted pastors Northeastern welcomingthem to thecity. pastors,along mission with officials, weretosurprised findtheir host Throughout the week the visiting visiting the Throughoutweek the From October 7 to 14 to the 7 October From - - ata.m. 6:00 As ingTrujilloin coach,arriv nightall by grouptraveled dayslater the University.Two andPeru Union HopeHospital, the Good ADRA, headquarters, PeruUnion includingthe institutions, bus,thepastors theyexited the and their staff com staff their and fruitful. be would research clinical in efforts their that but community, the in light a be only not would it that Center, Health STAR the on blessing a for asked and York New in epidemic HIV pleted HIV health educa health HIV pleted 2006. Of those 20, six six 20, those Of 2006. in Brooklyn of Borough the in churches 20 than more at testing and tion The STAR Health Center Center Health STAR The - - - - the visiting pastors conducted pastors bap visiting the Sabbath final the On church. host the at appeal and sermon evening the Northeastern Conference ter Conference Northeastern the in thrust evangelistic the tinue es and missions. and es Portuguese members in 45 church 45 in members Portuguese and Hispanic many to home is sentiments. similar expressed Many Medina. Manuel Pastor states experience” beautiful very a was “This ritory. a renewed commitment to con to commitment renewed a with York.returned New They to safely returning before Lima in Inquisition Holy the of Museum the and Pichu Machu of ruins Incan the toured group the paign, also accompanied by their wives. their by accompanied also were pastors the of Young. Some Pastor for translation Spanish conducted department, Hispanic the for secretary Holmes, Ligia me. Young,and Rupert secretary ministerial by accompanied were pastors Portuguese and Hispanic baptism. through church addedthe wereto persons 320 that reveals tally final The church. participating each in tisms - The Northeastern Conference Conference Northeastern The Following the successful cam successful the Following 13 Rojas, Pastor to addition In - Daniel L. Honore, stewardship director stewardship Honore, L. Daniel Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit ting the word out about about out word the ting was instrumental in get in instrumental was Wesley community, the in obstacles some of spite In center. health the at those by recognized been have efforts Wesley’s Pastor center. the by provided information the from ted Flatbush. All have benefit have All Flatbush. and Avenue, Rogers Life, New Temple, Brooklyn Temple, Immanuel Bethel, churches: Adventist were Northeastern Conference Northeastern - - - - -

- - 21 - - 7 the Star Health Center Envision, vol. 4, no. 3 February 200 , Garry Graham, Ephesus church ORTHEASTERN member and outreach coordinator for NEWS LEANER N G Adapted from the conference newsletter, Construction Resumes at Springfield Gardens Clifford Manie, pastor of the Springfield Gardens church, reports that construction of the new church edifice has resumed. This construction, which was suspended for several years, is now well underway, and is slated for completion inThe 2007. Springfield congregation has long outgrown the present building, and looks forward to having more spa cious facilities. Pastor Retires After 30 Years A gala banquet was held in honor of Pastor Doctor Smith, who is retir ing after 30 years of ministry. The banquet, which was held at the Holiday Inn in Suffern, New York, was hosted by the Berea church in Nyack, whereNew York, Smith has been the pastor for the past six years. The 400 attendees at the banquet included members from all of the churches where Pastor Smith served, as well as fellow workers, friends, and officials from the city and Nyack community. Your Church? Your - Atlantic Union - - What’s What’s Happening in Submit all articles and photos to your conference For information on how and what to submit visit would We love to hear from you! Do you have news or other inspiring stories from your church that you would like to share with our readers? communication director. www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner.htm and click on “Guidelines for Submitting Articles.” where the incidence of HIV/ AIDS is among the highest in City. New York - The Nhlengelo project was started out out a church home, the Pilgrim Tabernacle church of Hempstead, hasNew York, acquired its own church building. John Talbert, the church’s pastor, along with the members, is elated that the group now has a church home and they look forward with excitement to new ministries and growth in the Hempstead community. ers who work without and pay, enter the homes of HIV-positive or AIDS victims to care for the sick, the dying, or the orphaned. The administrators on the trip had the opportunity to accompany the care givers on their mission of mercy. Pilgrim Tabernacle Acquires a Church Home After several years of being with the immensity of the challenges facing more than 12 million AIDS orphans in Africa. by a retired Seventh-day Adventist minister, Paul Mawela, and his wife, in a small township called Dwarsloop, situated about 200 miles northeast of Johannesburg, South Africa. The ministry of the Mawelas involves training caregiv - - - - nity, nity, while the legendary Una Clarke stopped by to represent her daughter, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. The STAR Health Center is a designated AIDS center in central Brooklyn mentioned the outreach efforts of the program and its goal to strengthen the work in central Brooklyn. It is paramount that this crusade not only stretch across the globe, but also makes an impact at home. State Assemblyman Karim Kamara spoke about STAR’s presence in the commu - - ference president Trevor Baker and secretary Larry Bailey and their wives accepted an invitation from the North American Division’s Hope for Humanity Department to join other regional conference administrators on a humanitar ian trip to South Africa. The pur Administrators’ Mission Trip During the month of August, con ist at the Christian Times Business ConferenceMen’s held at the Brooklyn Museum on December 12, 2006. The panel, which was comprised of clergy from around the CityNew York area, discussed the role of the church in economic development, and presented ways in which the church may empower its members and the community. Northeastern Conference Highlights President Participates in Inter- Clergy Business Conference Baker, NortheasternTrevor Conference president, was a panel pose of the trip was to visit the Nhlengelo (pronounced engay-low) project, which has been adopted and supported by funding through Hope for Humanity (the new name for the Ingathering program). The trip helped them gain a sense of DeHovitz, who has at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org been instrumental in the fight against HIV/AIDS for more than 20 years, ed nearly 250 people. The ceremony attracted political figures such as Una Clarke and State Assemblymen Karim Kamara. Leading the celebration was Dr. Jack DeHovitz, who was the master of ceremonies. cated over 1,000 men and women about HIV and test this disease to local clergy. Since their first effort in March 2006, the STAR Health Center has edu NEWS 22 of prophecy lectures to the the to lectures prophecy of series a present to church Bangor the of members the used Spirit Holy the 2006, February In baptism?” another had we time it isn’t wonder, “Father,often still I But schedule. regular matic, innocently asked my moth my asked innocently I water.So the into down step and robe a on put one baptisms are not on an auto an on not are baptisms that understand now I and baptism?” another had we time er,it “Mommy, isn’t long since I watched some watched I since long too been had it seemed It programs. Sabbath teenth W baptism? another for time it Isn’t regular intervals, like com like intervals, regular at place took baptisms that thought I understanding childish my In baptistry. empty the at looking and Sabbath one church in ting munion service and thir and service munion Many years have passed passed have years Many Happy New Year from the Northern Northern the Year New from Happy girl I remember sit remember I girl little a was I hen New England Conference Office Office Conference England New Atlantic Union Atlantic Christie Hodson Administrators and Staff and Administrators G - LEANER ORTHERN EW NGLAND - - - - - , 20 2007 February members. Several individu Several members. Bangor new four in resulted meetings The community. received a seminar invita seminar a received baptized. were individuals three and held was baptism second a 2006, September in Sabbath first the on and, study to continued als dance. As they all contin all they As dance. sion to be baptized. (John (John baptized. be to sion and Meagan made the deci the made Meagan and Jennifer regularly, church attending and studying ued his family needed some needed family his that Recognizing death. unexpected mother’s their after shortly mail the in tion N atten perfect had siblings the but nights, some missed John schedule, work his of Because meeting. first the out check to going were they that Meagan, and Jennifer, Aaron, home, at children eldest three his told Hussek John thing, N E The Hussek family family Hussek The ------from making a publicacom making from regularly,butheldback came attend.Heto him invited friends same those Bangor, in began series 2006 February the When Lads. Little at friends his with conversations his continued home and his in Sabbath the keeping began accepted.He morehe the learned, he moreThe series. evangelistic different several of DVDs and books many borrowed he time this During wife. his with classes cooking ed visiting Little Lads, a veg a Lads, Little visiting church! our to hugs terrific and smiles wonderful bring both Meagan and study.)Jennifer to continued Aaron and viduals made their com their made viduals Maine, evangelistic meet evangelistic Maine, Springvale, 2005 October the of result a as were them of four Jesus, to mitment there was to be another another be to was there heard heended. whenBut meetings the when mitment and Diana Walsh. Diana and Johnstone, Edith Vreeland, Scott Goodwin, Ted are members new These ings. indi Five history. our in year fruitful most the being 2006 with church the joined have people 19 time that During years. eight past the for meeting been Home in South Paris, Paris, South in Home Veterans Maine the at dent T Growth Celebrates Group Fellowship Berwick South several years ago and attend ago and years several Bangor, in restaurant etarian Herschel Arnold began began Arnold Herschel Ken Kimball was a resi a was Kimball Ken Fellowship Group has has Group Fellowship Berwick South he ------Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit long enough to make a spe a longenoughmake to only hesitated pond,he the edgeof the At it!of part a be toneeded he concluded that September, hein baptism Home to her lakeside cot lakeside her to Home Veterans the of residents take would Ruth that said Ken School. 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ORTHERN EW NGLAND , You You never know what room to donate towels, old leashes, animal dishes, paper towels, treats, and any other items pertaining to animal care for the local animal shelter. When it was full, she and the children took the items one Sabbath morning to the shelter. project she will find to do next or why she saves what she does, but remember, some of us God made to be savers that can contribute to others in need. When you visit Auburn, ask Joan what project she needs help with in giving to others. NEWS LEANER N N E G - - Atlantic Union Her projects are on- vice building next door to the Auburn church where she leads out as Adventist Community Services leader, as well as from other sources, and takes these to the local hospi tals for children who need tender loving care (TLC). It wasn’t long ago that she had a huge box set aside and decorated with dogs and cats as a reminder to those who came into the more than 67 million tabs have been collected. going. Joan collects stuffed teddy bears and animals that are in good condition from the community ser - - 00

00 num can tabs. These tabs are given to the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Helma Court No. 64, and from there they are taken to be weighed. It takes 1300 tabs to equal one pound! The money collected from the weight of these tabs is placed in a “tab account” until there is enough money to pur chase needed items for the Shriners Hospital and the Orthopedic Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as the Burns Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. date,To They are now saving their third container of alumi - - - - - Presenters Rick Kuntz Cost: Cost: $65 Weld, MaineWeld, - Dr. Dr. John Clark Camp Lawroweld Sponsored by the May May 4–6, 2007 Chef Sualua Tupolo Prayer Ministries [email protected] Prayer Ministries Department Kelly Veilleux 314-7546 (207) For more For information contact Northern New England Conference Early registration discount before April 1 – $50 Dare to a Be Daniel Invites you to… InvitesA Prayer to… you Retreat Experience thing, ask Joan. Joan f anyone needs some Then, she involves the Northern New England Conference at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org Campbell collects “every thing,” it seems. She could be called the frugal collec ing old quarterlies overseas along with children’s pic tures or sending literature of any sort to projects for children in hospitals or animal shelters. Before you throw it away ask Joan if there is a need for it some Collecting for the Needs of Others I tor. tor. Joan looks for ways to use little things to bring comfort or joy in any way possible whether it’s mail children’s Sabbath School division in her projects. where. NEWS 24 firstglance it seemed as if he was teach feet,mouths, minds, and even hearts. At weekas time passed. He discussed hands, oftopics that he would explain later in the whatto expect. He set in motion a series Prayer.heAs began, many were unsure of GreaterBoston Academy’s Fall Week of anentire school of young adults during youthdirector, was able to reach out to Perez,Southern New England Conference again. it spread to and ence T ToolsGospel’s The consideration, our challenge of spread of challenge our consideration, into taken are factors these all When accomplish. to out set we all do can we minds, our in God With mind. the is mouth the than greater power,butof others. to visible become can miracles God’s hands, the Through hands.” our “wash we that imperative it’swhy explained he Next, message. His of others show and express to all given has Lord the that gear the are They one. as treated be should mouth the and hands The everywhere. gospel and news His take to order in everyone entwhat he was to trying accomplish. astime progressed, it became more appar carefor their mouth, hands, and feet, but inga health class, telling everyone how to even washing your hands. your washing even of, think can one anything than easier becomes it Savior, our of help the With mission. heart-felt a becomes but lenge, influ its and WordGod of the absorb to used be to supposed are senses Those benefit. own our for everyday them use we that fact sheer the than more muchfor important are senses Our heart. someone’s to ways many so only are say,there butto have others ing the gospel no longer remains a chal a remains longer no gospel the ing Throughhis gift of speaking, Pedro The mouth has an incredible amount amount incredible an has mouth The to get someone to listen to what what to listen to someone get to ways of number infinite an are here Pedro Perez Atlantic Union Atlantic tools that God gave gave God that tools the are Feet task. important extremely an is one’sheart of care take to and emotions all of seat the is heart the that explained Pastor Perez Perez Pastor Greater Boston Academy Boston Greater G Jonathan Arocho, junior Arocho, Jonathan

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25 7 ����������� ������������������ Stoneham Memorial church ����������������� February 200 Skip Johnson, associate pastor OUTHERN EW NGLAND , basket, it seemed all had one thing in common— everyone was smiling! NEWS ������������������������� ���������������� ������������ ���������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� ����� ���������������������������� ���������������������������� ���������� ������������ �������������� ���������������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������ ������������������������� ������������������������������ ���������������������������������� ������������������������������ ���������������������������� ����������������������� ����������������������������� ������������ LEANER S N E G - Atlantic Union �������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� ������������������������������� ������ ���������������������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� ����������������� ������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������� ����������������������������� �������������������������� ����������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������������� ������������������������������� �������������������������������� ���������� �������������������� �������������������������������� ���������������������������� ������������������������� ������ of responding to Jesus’ words. Whether people were contributing food, loading baskets, distribut ing baskets, or receiving a Approximately 125 baskets were distributed to individuals in need. in individuals to distributed were baskets 125 Approximately T - - - - While significant food Jesus said, “I was hungry 21 21 real estate office, and the local Ford dealership all worked together on the project. donations are generated by the community at large, the difference between these contributions and the actual need is made up by the Stoneham con bution is a practical means thing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me some thing to drink” (Matthew NIV).25:35, The Stoneham Thanksgiving basket distri gregation. Pastor Farley and I purchased nearly $1000 worth of groceries at a local bulk food outlet to ensure adequate and suitable contents for the baskets provided by the church. Afterward, church members, young and old, gathered to fill baskets with stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, carrots, apple juice, bread, brownie mix, and other items suitable for a fine family feast. and you gave me some - - - ast year’s Thanksgiving basket distribu Stoneham church office at www.atlantic-union.org at www.atlantic-union.org tion organized through the Stoneham Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church resulted in 125 baskets being distributed to individuals and families in need in Stoneham and adjoining communities. The annual event is a com manager, Erika Bryan, has served as primary organizer of the event for the past two years. She contacts the churches, schools, and other groups who collect food and provide baskets and names in advance. This year five city schools, four churches of different denominations, the Tri-Cap Headstart program, the Kiwanas Club, the Century ect is truly an expression of an entire community’s generosity. Church members, young and old, helped to fill the baskets. the fill to helped old, and young members, Church A Ministry of Smiles: Thanksgiving Baskets for the Stoneham Community L munity-wide effort that enlists contributions of food from various schools, churches, and civic groups in Stoneham. As such, the Thanksgiving Basket proj Shape Your Perspective.

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Eastern Standard Time/ Academy in Mississippi, and Union He was predeceased by a daughter, Sunset Table Daylight Savings Time Springs Academy in New York. He Ledorine Daly, in Nov. 2000. He is March 2007 2 9 16* 23* 30* was also a registered nurse employed survived by his wife Susanna (Dee) Bangor, ME 5:24 5:34 6:43 6:52 7:01 by the Auburn Memorial Hospital and Silcott, a daughter Roselys Silcott Portland, ME 5:31 5:40 6:49 6:57 7:06 Upstate Medical Center until 1993. White and her husband, David, of Boston, MA 5:36 5:44 6:52 7:00 7:08 He was a member of the Auburn Mattapan, Mass.; seven grandchildren, South Lancaster, MA 5:38 5:46 6:55 7:03 7:11 Seventh-day Adventist Church in Geoffrey White, Reneé White, Sharon Pittsfield, MA 5:44 5:53 7:01 7:09 7:17 Auburn, New York. He is survived by Daly, Roland Daly, Jeanette Maduro, Hartford, CT 5:43 5:51 6:59 7:07 7:14 his wife, Elvira H. Ruberto Couden; Genero Maduro, and Evan Blake; five New York, NY 5:49 5:56 7:04 7:12 7:19 their children, Barbara Couden and great-grandchildren, Saienn, Sephia, Albany, NY 5:45 5:53 7:01 7:09 7:18 her husband Gilbert Hernandez of Genero, Jr., Geniah, and Rajan; two Utica, NY 5:52 6:00 7:09 7:17 7:25 Loma Linda, Calif., Gerald and Beth brothers, William Silcott of England Syracuse, NY 5:55 6:04 7:12 7:21 7:29 Couden of High Point, N.C.; Donna and Edward Silcott of St. Croix, V.I.; Rochester, NY 6:01 6:10 7:18 7:27 7:35 Trimm of Harrisonburg, Va.; Ray and seven sisters, Helen Gumbs, Ruth Buffalo, NY 6:06 6:15 7:23 7:31 7:40 Denise Couden of Collegedale, Tenn.; Drew, Elfreda Billinghurst, Sylvia Hamilton, Bda. 6:16 6:22 7:27 7:31 7:36 and nine grandchildren. Lindsay, all of England, Pauline *Daylight Saving Time begins March 16 Daly of Florida, Princess Silcott of LEBRUN, Valma Maria—b. Jan. 31, North Carolina, and Clarita Blyden 1912, in Hanover, N.H.; d. Jan. 7, Richardson of St. Thomas, V.I.; and Sept. 20, 2006, in East Longmeadow, 2006, in Lebanon, N.H. She was an many nieces, nephews, and other ATLANTIC UNION Mass. Gerda was a third generation active member member of the West relatives. Adventist from Germany and came to Lebanon Seventh-day Adventist ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE the U.S. in 1948 and settled in the Church. She faithfully participated WATSON, Kevin Delroy—30, b. Nov. 25, Degree in Chaplaincy—If you are a work- White Plains, N.Y. area. She was a in the church’s annual Ingathering 1975, in Kingston, Jamaica, West ing adult who wants to specialize in member of the Mount Vernon church program, was a faithful volunteer Indies; d. Nov. 3, 2006, in Clinton, chaplaincy ministries, a new master’s and later the Hartsdale church where in the Dorcas Society, and she held Mass., after injuries sustained from degree in education with a concentra- she served as treasurer for 30 years. various offices in her local church. being struck by an automobile. At the tion in clinical ministry (chaplaincy) It was after the death of her hus- She enjoyed coordinating a blood time of his death, he was enrolled at is now being offered. There are twice band, Henry, that she began her 20 pressure clinic each month at the AUC as a junior. He was a member yearly intensives—two weeks each on years of denominational service with Lebanon Senior Citizen Center. Her of the Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist campus—January and May. A 3-year the Greater New York Conference husband, Eugene Daniel LeBrun, Church in Springfield, Mass. While at completion is possible and financial where she worked as a secretary in predeceased her in October 1993. AUC, he attended the Village Church aid is available. the publishing, education, and trea- She also was active for many years of Seventh-day Adventists in Lancaster, sury departments. After her retire- as a volunteer with Meals-on-Wheels Mass. He was preceded in death by his SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ment she moved to Wilbraham, Mass., program in Lebanon. She is survived father Delroy B. Watson in 1980. He South Lancaster Academy Alumni Cruise to and joined the Springfield church by five sons, 18 grandchildren, 14 is survived by his mother Sonia Smith Alaska, July 9-20, 2007. This time we where she also served as church clerk. great-grandchildren, and two great- and her husband, Herbert; a brother, are heading for Alaska. Two options are Survivors include her sons, Peter Bose great-grandchildren. Richard Smith; a sister, Rhondeen being offered. A 7 day cruise only from (Elizabeth) of East Longmeadow, Smith, all of Fayetteville, Tenn.; his Vancouver, BC to Anchorage (Whittier) Mass., and Henry, Jr. of Wilbraham, SILCOTT, Benjamin David—b. Mar. 29, maternal grandmother, Dorothy Gray, or a 12 day Sea and Land tour which Mass.; one granddaughter, Kelley 1931, on the island of Barbuda, of Jamaica, and several aunts, uncles, continues on to Denali via glass domed Prenninger (Christof); and one great British West Indies; d. Dec. 24, and cousins. train where we spend 2 nights, then to granddaughter, Emily Prenninger, all 2006, in Dorchester, Mass. He was Fairbanks for 2 additional nights. For of Wels, Austria. a member of the Berea Seventh-day more information contact our travel Adventist Church in Dorchester, Mass. agent: Kathy Rice at (215) 412-8367, CHERY, Baker L.—12, b. Mar. 18, 1994, e-mail: [email protected]. Also in Miami, Fla.; d. Oct. 29, 2006, in contact June Harris, at (978)368-1667, Oxford, Mass. He was a member e-mail: [email protected]. of the Pleasant Street Seventh-day Religious Liberty — Important Web Sites Space is limited, please call soon. Adventist Church in Worcester, Mass. He was predeceased by his mother OUT-OF-UNION Beatrice (Merisme) Chery. He is sur- Adventist Public Affairs & Religious vived by his father, Jean C. Chery Liberty North American Division . . . . http://www.nadfreedom.org of Oxford, Mass.; a brother, Samuel The Alumni Association of Harrison Memorial Chery, and a sister, Lea Chery, both of Liberty Magazine ...... http://www.libertymagazine.org High School announces a grand reunion in Lancaster, Mass.; his maternal grand- Montego Bay, Jamaica, the weekend of May mother, Yolene Faustin of Fla., two Office of Legislative Affairs ...... http://ola.adventist.org 25-27, 2007. The Keynote Speaker will be uncles, Woody Titarine and Kenny Dr. Schubert Palmer, cardiologist. Plan now Maturin. Other Religious Liberty Links . . . . . http://ola.adventist.org/Links.htm to join us. For more details call Barbara Braham-Mitchell (718) 617-6202, Sonia COUDEN, Raiford D.—76, b. Jul. 10, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Rodney-Williams (718) 515-8238. 1930, in Manlius, N.Y.; d. Oct. 25, General Conference ...... http://parl.gc.adventist.org 2006, in Auburn, N.Y. He served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. The Public Affairs & Religious Liberty (PARL) director in the local OBITUARIES He graduated from Atlantic Union conference is also available if information is needed (see page 31 for College in 1957 with a bachelor’s in the conference office numbers). BOSE, Gerda—b. Nov. 9, 1918, in music and taught music at Mt. Vernon Auxinnen, East Prussia, Germany; d. Academy in Ohio, Bass Memorial

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