'-'dventist Are you ready? Editorial

Because fJ Jesus Christ is both our Lord and our Saviour: Eliseo Lozano lA Director of Foreign Markets/Languages •The• local church will be the central focus and the Family Enrichment Resources driving force of the denomination. Columbia and Atlantic Unions • The joy and celebration of worship will attract people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool. While I was preparing to return to Baltimore • Church fellowship will be so vibrant that retention of last winter, someone at Logan Airport in Boston members will improve and conflicts over lifestyle issues remarked that the worst storm of the season will decrease. was almost upon us. As if to confirm his predic- tion, the counter attendant offered me the last flight available on the runway—headed for Philadelphia. York, The only seat available was next to the exit. I sat down and Tammie Bange, Hanover, Marco Castro, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Marco read the special requirements of passengers sitting near the Tammie was gives God emergency exit. baptized in July thanks for Thirty-five minutes into a traffic pattern over Philadelphia, by Pastor Tony the oppor- the pilot announced his final approach for "a very interest- Cortes, along tunity to ing" landing. The smiling flight attendant asked, "Are you with two other rejoin His ready, Mr. Lozano?" teenagers in the family— "Ready for what?" I asked with some anxiety. Hanover church. the family "It's going to be a rough landing," she replied. "You are of God! familiar with the instructions given to you at the time of de- parture, aren't you?" I looked through the window and saw the heavy snow as we almost landed. But a strong wind moved the plane to the left, and the pilot lifted the aircraft. Sixty-three seconds later, the attendant came back and asked, "Are you ready, Mr. Face Baptism Profiles Lozano?" But again, the pilot was unable to land. A third time the attendant asked, "Are you ready?" I ace looked at her and the other passengers who were staring at me with a mixture of anxiety, hope and confidence, expecting Delores Ebersole, York, Penn- Tom Martin, York, Penn- me to be able to save them. sylvania. sylvania. Tom's studies Two minutes later, we had a terrible landing, sliding to- Delores felt an with his ward the dark, unmarked section of the runway. It seemed to urgent desire father-in- go on forever as ambulances, fire engines and buses sped when she law led to along the ice to meet us. moved to York Tom tak- The experience touched me deeply. As I look to the differ- to continue ing a ent levels of leadership within our church, I ask myself, "Are studying and stand for we ready to sit in the emergency seat of our responsibilities?" eventually was the Sab- If we are, we will set our priorities on others, with our wishes baptized. bath. second. We will be spiritually strong so that others who look li at us with their anxieties, problems and fears will find strength, faith and care. And we will be preparing for a per- Crisis leads to study fect landing at the intergalactic airport in heaven. • • . I met Pastor Glenn Wade showed me. I saw His love • through his wife, who taught through that of His humble my daughter at Sligo elemen- servants. . tary school. Thank you, Lord, for Pastor COVER: The campus of Mount Vernon Academy, a beautiful • Our family had been going and Mrs. Wade. Sabbath day, a Bible and a conversation about grace combine • through a crisis, and Connie for our Giraffe University cover. Nearly 400 delegates from • Wade offered her husband to Wanda Krieger Hyattsville, Maryland across North America came to MVA for this training event. Bill . help us. We didn't attend his Potomac Conference Enaoria attended from Ithaca, New York, and Stuart Tyner • church, nor did he accept any- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ traveled from Riverside, California. • thing we had to offer. Instead, ■ . he unselfishly gave his time Watch fora new . • and energy on our behalf. ■ : I learned of God's infinite ■ series in this • love through scripture he • section starting • . January 1......

VISITOR, December 1, 1994 e, 0 I, 1,1 On :3 I A it 01 I 0 Rich DuBose Loma Linda, California Richard Duerksen Editor Charlotte Pedersen McClure Managing Editor Believing with my life is Randy Hall Assistant Editor difficult because it requires my Tamara Michalenko Terry Project Editor/Cir. Sometimes ats undivided attention and total Elaine Hamilton Editorial Asst. commitment. Nominal believ- Reger Smith Jr. Design Service Diane Baier Production/Design ers can take time off from their hard to believe religious pursuits and com- The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to partmentalize their lives. They inspire confidence in the Saviour and His church and serves as a networking tool for sharing can relegate God and religion methods members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all correspondence It's easy for me to profess ent from an unbeliever. Ellen to a once-a-week encounter or to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls that Christ is coming soon, but White reminds me that "When a theoretical mind-trip that is Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Free to Columbia Union members. Non-member subscription— sometimes it's hard to believe. the cases of all come in review never quite translated into re- $7.50 per year. I do profess that heaven's before God, the question, ality. But true believers are riches are superior to those of What did they profess? will always "on call" and are com- COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (301) 596-0800 (410) 997-3414 this earth, but sometimes it's not be asked, but "What have pelled to require their faith to R. W. Martin President hard to believe. It's easy to they done? Have they been impact every aspect of their H. Lee Secretary profess that God never for- doers of the Word?"2 James lives. D. J. Russell Treasurer sakes us and always hears our addresses this concern by say- The hard part of believing C. Wright Undertreasurer R. B. Terry Asst. Treasurer cries, but sometimes it's hard ing, "Do not merely listen to like this is remembering how P. Lee Rev. Fund Treas. to believe. Please forgive me if the word, and so deceive your- simple it is. It's hard because I H. Otis ASI, Publishing I sound like an unbeliever, but selves. Do what it says."3 keep thinking of all "I" have to B. Manspeaker Church Ministries then, maybe I am. Maybe I If I really believe the laws of do and keep forgetting that R. Duerksen Communication C. Pedersen McClure Comm. Assistant need to rethink what it means gravity and inertia can be har- Jesus will do it through me. He T. Michalenko Terry Comm. Assistant to be a believer. nessed to benefit my transpor- says, "Take my yoke upon you N. Lamoreaux Data Management A profession that is merely tation needs, then I will get on and learn from me, for I am B. Rowe Analyst centered around intellectual a plane and fly. My actions will gentle and humble in heart, R. Osborn Education and you will find rest for your F. Hoffer, A. Westney Educ. Associates information and knowledge is correspond with my beliefs. If F. Ottati Ministerial innocuous: "The devils also I'm convinced that regular ex- souls. For my yoke is easy, and A. Westney Religious Liberty believe, and tremble."' Obvi- ercise is vital to maintaining my burden is light." Such be- R. Patterson Trust Services ously, for the Christian, more good health, then I will make lief "works by love and purifies N. Sahlin Women's MM.

than this is needed. sure and include it in my daily the soul."' COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE I understand I cannot do schedule. If I really believe that Since I know all of this, ASSOCIATION anything to merit God's favor I cannot spiritually survive what's my problem? R. W. Martin President D. J. Russell Vice President and conclude with assurance apart from Jesus, then I will James 2:19 R Patterson Secretary Testimonies, Volume 3, page 525. that my salvation is not caused spend time with Him each day C. Wright Treasurer by my good works. But unless in Bible study and prayer. James 1:22 ° Matthew 11:29, 30 LOCAL CONFERENCES I allow my beliefs to influence Which brings me to my point. Steps to Christ, page 63. ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; the way I live, I am no differ- Sometimes it's hard to believe. Robert Booker, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (215) 326- 4610.

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"Who is this man with the cour- age to ignore your position and honor? What's the dog's name?" She said it with a malicious calm "Mordecai the Jew," Haman an- that cut like swiftly swung steel. swered, his words slithering through Haman heard the intent, grabbed the brokenness of his pride. his sword and swung it at an imagi- Her eyes flashed even more nary Mordecai. brightly. "Then let's kill him!" Her While the gallows waited, Mor- words sounded more like the hiss of decai prayed for his enemies. a snake than the voice of a prime Then the king asked Haman how minister's wife. Like a snake that to honor "one of the king's finest was planning a feast. servants." The prime minister, cer- Earlier in the day Haman had tain he was the one to be honored, passed through Babylon's gate proposed a full day of riding swathed in all the regalia of his po- through the streets on the king's sition. He was the prime minister of finest horse. "And leading the horse the world's greatest kingdom, car- should be one of the king's greatest ried in splendor above his adoring noblemen, shouting, 'This is what is subjects, smiling down upon them done for the man the king delights as they buried their foreheads in the to honor.'" The dust of his God-like passing. But The Icing liked the idea. "Ha- Mordecai still wasn't bowing. Every man," We commanded, "Do just as day Mordecai, gatekeeper for the you have suggested for Mordecai king, stood tall and made direct eye the Jew. And since you are one of contact with the passing potentate. my greatest men, you lead the horse Zeresh No smile, no how, no obeisance, and shout the proclamation." only a brief acknowledgment of his Zeresh heard them coming, presence. Haman's voice hoarse from telling Today had been the worst ever. the world of the king's honor for Syndrome Haman even imagined he had seen a the lowly gatekeeper, his face florid tiny smile, almost a sneer of victory, with his own embarrassment. float across the gatekeeper's face. And the gallows waited expect- He had almost screamed for the ex- antly above the prime minister's ecutioner to apply his knife. Instead, rooms. he had come home and thrown his That evening, while Haman ban- hurt into the smothering love of his queted with the queen, Zeresh conniving wife. walked the garden path, admired "Haman, my love," her voice the flowers and stood beneath the purred, and her eyes called for him gallows. The frame was a perfect fit to follow. "Let's see if we can get for Mordecai, yet Zeresh worried the king to help us care for old that somehow the old Jew might get Mordecai." the last word. She admired how he He followed her into the house, would hang, dreamed of his agony his hope nourished by her hatred. and reveled in his last croaking Their plan required Haman's to- gasp. Just imagining the revenge itterness fueled the adrenalin tal commitment and, at least, the relaxed the knot of fear in her stom- and filled her with the energy casual agreement of King Xerxes. ach and filled her with a cunning Bof hate. "He can't treat you Certain that the king would ap- peace. Mordecai just might lose. that way! It's like saying we're no prove, Haman planted a gallows in She and Haman would get the good, and I won't allow that!" his courtyard. A gallows with honor they deserved. Victory was Haman, husband of the king- "Mordecai" delightfully carved into almost theirs! The higher Mordecai dom's most powerful woman, the stones at its base. would hang, the higher she and leaned toward her in full agreement, Zeresh fed his ego, comparing his Haman would rise. energized by her malicious anger. greatness with the smallness of his But the gallows leered hungrily His story had brought the under- enemies. She encouraged his hurt above her head, knowing that re- standing and support he desired. and dreamed tools of destruction venge devours the vengeful. Zeresh was standing in the door- for those who had hurt him. "You way, shouting sharp words and are the greatest," she reminded him. In the darkest reaches of true-to-life Scrip- pounding her fist on the stones of "No one has the right to put you ture, Dick Duerksen, vice president for their home. Her eyes flashed with a down. If they do, you must destroy creative ministries, sometimes finds us. determined fire. them."

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early 2,500 this conviction Adventists gave power to his N from as far message that Jesus away as Australia, was returning to Russia, Alaska and earth sometime in Hawaii and as close 1844. as Fairhaven, Ver- Activities during mont, gathered on the three-day com- the William Miller memoration included farm in Low Hamp- seminars presented ton, New York, Millerffrroriali Chape by Mervyn Maxwell October 20-22, and Richard 1994. They met to Davidson, seminary observe the 150th anniversary of professors, and a field October 22, 1844, a date known by trip to nearby Poultney, Vermont, many as the Great Disappointment. where Miller lived and preached. Included in the congregation Scores attended one of many com- were three direct descendants of munion services and worships held William Miller. They were Hazel throughout the three-day camp Phelps Stannard, Miles Hollister meeting. The commemoration and Harvard Miller ended with a television uplink with the world church on Sabbath after- noon. The commemoration service took place in weather that was very much like that of October 20-22, 1844. Only three or four degrees of temperature separated the two time periods. Fog and mist and bright sunny days, combined with the glory of New England's salvation CLARENCE DUNBEBIN colors, gave us a sense of what the Millerites experienced 150 years Other organizations that helped ago. sponsor the camp meeting included: While we did not gain a full un- Adventist Review, the Ellen G. derstanding of their feelings, we White Estate, the General Confer- tried to gain a sense of what it ence of Seventh-day Adventists and meant to be alive then by singing the North American Division of the same hymns they sang to buoy Seventh-day Adventists. their spirits before and after the Great Disappointment. We also Clarence Dunbebin is associate superin- tried to understand William Miller tendent of schools for the Potomac Con- by listening to messages given by ference. The Visitor asked Dunbebin, a Myron Widmer, associate editor of frequent feature writer, to be the frontline Benway. During an interview, the Adventist Review, Mervyn reporter for the commemoration weekend Stannard said, "I'm not a Seventh- Maxwell, Walter Pearson, associate at the Miller farm. Photos are by Dun- day Adventist, but I've met so many director of the Ellen G. White Es- bebin friendly, sincere people here. I'm tate, and Robert Folkenberg, presi- beginning to feel I've missed a lot dent of the General Conference of by not having become one of you." Seventh-day Adventists. However, David Gardner (plaid shirt), Ted One could not attend the wor- the intensity of a countdown to Decker (sunglasses) and Clarence ship services, take communion and eternity just wasn't there in the Williams. stand on Ascension Rock without same way it was 150 years ago. developing a sense of William During one singing session, Miller and a better understanding Maxwell observed, "People came to of his beliefs. I was amazed at my the Millerite meetings to mock the own misconceptions about Miller Millerites, but they'd get caught up and the work he performed as with the music and go away believ- "God's man." ing in the message." That's how it In a sense, Miller's impact on the was with us. United States and the world origi- The Adventist Heritage Ministry, nated from his firm conviction that headed by James Nix, president, "In Jesus, I have found a friend." coordinated the events of the ses- The ardor with which he presented quicentennial commemoration.

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more suffering and death than all answer requires a detailed discus- other diseases combined. Indeed, sion of all the risk factors. For now, coronary artery heart diseases, the let's focus on managing high blood leading cause of death in the United pressure. States, affects 7 million Americans, A range of systolic (upper) pres- hrough health screenings and causing more than 1.5 million heart sure between 115 and 140 and dias- outreach programs, I counsel attacks and about 520,000 prema- tolic (lower) pressure between 70 Tmany people on ways to pre- ture deaths each year. and 90 are considered acceptable. vent heart disease. A recent discus- Cerebrovascular disease, the Thus, a 120/80 blood pressure is sion with a 57-year-old man and his third leading cause of death in the considered good. Values above 140/ 54-year-old wife is representative of U.S., accounts for 600,000 strokes 90 are considered high. An elevated the questions and concerns ex- and 150,000 deaths per year. blood pressure reading should be pressed by most people. The couple's next question was: repeated before being diagnosed They asked if heart disease is the "Do we know what causes cardio- with high blood pressure. same as vascular disease. Vascular vascular disease?" I told them that As many as 58 million Ameri- disease includes coronary heart dis- even if some causes remain unclear, cans may have high blood pressure. ease, which blocks blood flow to there are many known risk factors It's recognized as a risk factor in the heart muscles and can result in that directly contribute to this coronary artery disease, congestive heart attack and premature death. deadly disease. Let's place these into heart failure, stroke, renal (kidney) But vascular disease also includes two groups: disease and retinopathy (blindness). other serious conditions, such as Millions of Americans are un- cerebrovascular disease, which is a Factors we can't change • Studies show that men are more aware that they have high blood decrease of blood flow to the brain likely than women to suffer severe pressure, so every person age 3 and that can result in strokes, and pe- cardiovascular disease. older should have regular blood ripheral vascular disease, which di- • There is an increase of incidence of pressure measurements. minishes blood to the legs and cardiovascular disorders in both The causes for high blood pres- results in pain, poor healing of men and women as we grow older. sure include poor nutrition, being wounds and eventual leg amputa- • People with a significant family overweight and a lack of exercise. tion. history of cardiovascular disease Also, drugs and alcohol—including The urgent need for prevention appear to be at greater risk. Many prescribed medications, over-the- becomes evident when we recognize experts believe this to be more a counter medications and street that cardiovascular disease causes question of lifestyle choices than drugs—may increase pressure and of genetic transmission. I share affect the heart adversely. this view. If you haven't had your blood Factors we can influence pressure checked recently, please do • Clinical trials have shown that so now. If you are hypertensive, fol- strokes are seven times more likely low the management plan of your in people with high blood pres- care provider. This should include sure. They have a four times proper nutrition, regular exercise, greater incidence of coronary good lifestyle choices and medica- artery heart disease. tions prescribed by your doctor. • Cigarette smokers have a 70 Cardiovascular diseases are in- percent higher rate of coronary fluenced largely by nutrition, exer- heart disease than nonsmokers. cise and lifestyle choices. Smoking, Smoking is a major risk factor for drug and alcohol abuse, poor nutri- stroke. tion and laziness will lead to poor • High blood cholesterol is a known health. risk factor for coronary heart I challenge you to "take charge" disease. of your health, place your trust in • Obesity is associated with high God and live a prosperous, healthy cholesterol, high blood pressure life. Why not start today? and diabetes. • Regular exercise significantly Vernon Daly is a physician in New Jersey reduces coronary heart disease. and founder of the Heureka Center for Inactivity hurts. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. • Untreated stressful situations Because we believe there is an important relationship between physical health and aggravate high blood pressure and spiritual life, the Visitor asked Dr. Daly to impair cardiac function. write a series of health-related articles to • Proper nutrition, including low be printed in every other issue between fat, high fiber and low salt, have a now and the end of the year. For further positive impact on the cardiovas- information about heart disease and high cular system. blood pressure, you may write the author So how can we avoid being vic- in care of the Visitor or leave a telephone tims of cardiovascular disease? The message by calling (800) SDA-7738.

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Giraffe University placew he /earn how re youth leaders came to stick their necks youth and to A young adults. A weekend when youth gathered to enjoy leaders fe/lovvship, food music, and preaching, iraffe University was the been so neglected and how to care for God's instructionyouth. on Dozens largest North American can be so rejected that of classes, seminars gathering of youth leaders lectures, each and G those who dare to do it are sticking filled with ideas since Des Cummings Jr. organized their necks out and taking big risks programming, service and ministry.for A college with one major: "Prime Time 79" at Andrews Uni- on their behalf. Christ Real Making versity 15 years ago. More than 450 Youth "When we grasp hold of the and Youngto Teenagers, Collegiate delegates and friends attended the Adults. Great Generator, Jesus Christ, we Three da cademy ys of spiritual weekend meetings on the campus of will be electrified by a pentecostal Vernon A uplift at Mount Mount Vernon Academy in Ohio. October 21-23. Those delegates represented youth groups from Maine to Florida and from the Atlantic coast to the Heartland of America. Delegates also came from Norway, Finland, England, Poland and several other European countries. On Sabbath afternoon, while relaxing under the golden leaves of fall, delegates discussed relation- ships, analyzed music and planned new ways to challenge youth for Christ. There were animated con- versations about new ways to use clowns and puppets in outreach, great speakers whom you should invite to your church, new ap- proaches to mission trips and how youth can make a difference on DICK DUERKSEN "Earth Day." Presenters for the university in- power surge that transforms us. cluded experienced youth leaders And wherever we go, people will such as Bailey Gillespie, Debbie see the blue haze of the Holy Spirit, Case, Randy Wisbey, Fred Corn- which tells them that we've been in forth, Ron Pickell, Steve Case, Dick touch with Him and gives us the Duerksen and Stuart Tyner. Each of power to stick our necks out for the four major weekend programs God and His youth." included stimulating "music for Giraffe University was such a youth," dramas by the Covenant success that the Columbia Union Players and challenging preaching. and North American Division are Hyveth Williams, pastor of the joining hands to provide a follow- Boston Tabernacle, clearly de- up youth leader training seminar in scribed the giraffe challenge during Reston, Virginia, over the weekend her Sabbath morning sermon. "I of May 13-15, 1995. think the Giraffe Society is an excit- ing, admirable concept. I'm especially inspired by the timely idea of sticking my neck out for something I be- lieve in. But I'm embarrassed to acknowledge to young people that ministering to them, a task that should be Dick Duerksen is editor of the Visi- as natural as breathing, has tor and director of creative minis- tries. The photos are by Duerksen.

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Stevenson promoted the day as an Personality differences. They will opportunity to learn "tools to make always be there in any group. Posi- life more bearable and your rela- tive differences will enhance group tionship with Jesus sweeter." dynamics, and negative differences Part of the Oasis Rally Sabbath can usually be worked out. was spent in workshops where the Loneliness. This emotion goes hree years ago, Mike Steven- Spencerville Oasis group talked away when fellowship increases. son, young adult pastor at the about their programs. Some of their Phone ministry. Showing an in- TSpencerville church in Silver ideas could work for other young terest in young adults, more than Spring, Maryland, adult groups. The workshop outline just to invite them to an activity, dreamed of a success- and their suggestions include: builds friendships and enthusiasm. ful young adult pro- Advertising. Have a monthly Find out what they're going gram within the newsletter of events. Decorate a through. Adventist church. church bulletin board with young Scouting. Tell friends about your That dream was par- adult activities. Contact young young adult group. The best adver- tially fulfilled on Sab- adult members who aren't regularly tising is word of mouth. Post signs bath, October 29, attending and invite them to the in your church for visitors to know when 100 young activities. you are an active group of young adults gathered at Vespers. Have a vespers program people. nearby Spencerville once a month at someone's home; it Sabbath school teaching. Trade Junior Academy for doesn't have to be elaborate, just a off Sabbaths. Conduct surveys of an Oasis Rally. time together reading and sharing. what the group would like to study. I IA_ —it .111A 1

Brett Wilson, ofl adsl A skit by Spencerville c tarich young Records in Nast T6nn‘ssee Side by Side We Stand." Photo by adults. Photo by Brenda Leavelle. Photo by Brenda Leavelle: Michalenko Terry.

Many older members, if asked, Have planning sessions to decide a TAMARA MICHALENKO TERRY would love the opportunity to open schedule for teachers and activities. their homes for young people. Outreach—local/community/ Sabbath afternoon. Hikes, fel- international. Clean up a park for lowship, Bible games, anything cre- the kids. Feed the homeless to- ative encourages spiritual growth gether. Help kids with homework. and friendship. Create Christmas baskets. Saturday evening. Gym nights Fundraising. Rake leaves; wash are very successful. Many young cars. Have sponsors for the time people who don't attend church will spent or the number of cars washed. come to a gym night. Surprise birth- Take this outline and mix and day parties, especially for those who match it with what you are cur- David Potts, drama might not otherwise get a party, rently doing. If you're not doing organizer for part of game nights, bowling and restau- anything, start. The Spencerville the Oasis program. rant events are fun. church Oasis group started with Photo by Tamara Total weekend. Go away twice a only two young adults who wanted Michalenko Terry. year as a group for an entire week- to get involved, and the Oasis Rally end of camping. Nothing lets the was organized by young adults. hair down more than two days Oa•sis: something (as in a place of refuge or a time of without a shower. Tamara Michalenko Terry is editor of relaxation) existing or occurring in an isolated way (as in Acceptance—Friendship Circle. a monthly newsletter for young the midst of surrounding dreariness or monotony or That's the joy in a young adult adults ages 18 to 35. For a free subscrip- tiresomeness) and affording welcome refreshment or relief tion, call (800) SDA-7738. or contrast. group. People involved in activities together can fill these needs.

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Adventist Health Care in the Columbia Union H min is t

Caring for the newborn child

During the Christmas season, the birth of the Christ child is celebrated. As fam- ilies gather together, the holiday season also provides an opportunity to give thanks for the birth of our own children. Hospitals within the Adventist health- care family provide compassionate, tech- nologically advanced care for newborns every day. The following provides an example of how Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Kettering Medical Center are offering new ways to care for infants and family members. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital When doctors at Shady Grove Ad- ventist Hospital operated on little Steven Mann on September 25, he weighed only three and one-half pounds, making him After going home, mother and baby receive special attention in the Precious Beginnings Home Care Program. the smallest child ever to undergo sur- gery in a Montgomery County, Mary- tion on an adult, Dr. Buczek said. "The for by a surgeon trained in pediatric sur- land, hospital. smaller the patient, the more technically gery," Buczek said. "Thanks to Dr. Mar- Steven was born more than six weeks challenged it is," he explained. "Prema- mon, we can keep them here." premature on September 20, and soon ture babies are not just small adults." "Ninety percent of the babies who after Steven's birth, his physicians no- "We were scared, we were really used to be sent out of the county for sur- ticed he wasn't holding down any food scared," admitted Steven's father, Gary gery now can be treated at Shady Grove," and discovered that surgery was needed Mann of Poolesville, Maryland. said Marmon, director of pediatric sur- to connect several parts of his intestines. Until recently, nearly all premature gery at the hospital. Marmon, who "Steven's condition is relatively uncom- babies at county hospitals in need of sur- moved his practice from Georgetown mon," remarked neonatologist Robert J. gery were sent to specialists at Children's University Hospital in the District of Co- Buczek. "We see only about one or two Hospital in Washington, D.C. That all lumbia to Montgomery County, noted babies like this a year." changed in February when Shady Grove that "there's no reason to have a sick Performing surgery on such a small brought pediatric surgeon Louis Marmon child leave family and friends and all the baby can be tougher than a similar opera- on board. "These babies need to be cared continued on page 10

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ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE IN THE AHM and the spirit of cooperation COLUMBIA UNION As our focus shifts away from operating as individual institutions toward working Adventist HealthCare, Reading Rehabilitation together as the Adventist HealthCare Mid-Atlantic system, our success will be mea- Inc. (Nursing and Hospital Rehabilitation Centers) R.D. 1, Box 250 sured by our ability to provide a complete continuum of cost-effective, quality care. 9430 Key West Ave. Morgantown Road This is especially true in the area of maternal/child services. Rockville, MD 20850 Reading, PA 19607 In their respective communities, both Washington Advent- (301) 309-0660 (215) 777-7615 ist and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals have been leaders in Adventist Home Health Shady Grove Adventist maternal/child services for many years. Together, Shady Services, Inc. Hospital 10800 Lockwood Dr. 9901 Medical Center Dr. Grove Adventist and Washington Adventist hospitals deliv- Silver Spring, MD 20901 Rockville, MD 20850 ered more than 7,000 babies this past year. Our future as a 9430 Key West Ave. #205 (301) 279-6000 Gaithersburg, MD 20850 leader in this service line will be dependent upon our ability to Shady Grove Adventist (301) 681-9760 work together as a system. Nursing and Rehabilita- One of the ways we are ensuring our "systemness" is by The Atrium (Assisted tion Center Living Center) 9701 Medical Center Dr. examining the maternal/child programs at Washington Ad- 9701 Medical Center Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 ventist and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals. A task force has Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 424-6400 (301) 424-2224 been formed to make recommendations for pulling together Springbrook Adventist the strengths of each program. But the hospitals are only a Fairland Adventist Nursing and Rehabilita- Kiltie Leach part of the continuum of care. Nursing and Rehabili- tion Center Executive Vice President tation Center 12325 New Hampshire Washington Adventist Hospital AHM's home care agencies offer several services to help 2101 Fairland Road Avenue the new mom after she leaves the hospital. Home Assistance Silver Spring, MD 20904 Silver Spring, MD 20904 can provide mothers' helpers and home-cleaning services. Adventist Home Health (301) 384-6161 (301) 622-4600 Services offers visiting nurses who specialize in maternal/child care. A certified lacta- Hackettstown Commu- Sycamore Glen tion specialist from the matemal/child department at AHHS can meet the new mother nity Hospital Retirement Community 651 Willow Grove St. 317 Sycamore Glen Dr. at her home or office to discuss infant feeding issues. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Miamisburg, OH 45342 This spirit of cooperation within AHM will help to ensure that the Adventist health (908) 852-5100 (513) 866-2984 message will continue to minister to those in our communities. Home Assistance, Inc. Sycamore Hospital 10800 Lockwood Dr. 2150 Leiter Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 Miamisburg, OH 45342 (301) 681-9602 (513) 866-0551 Kettering Breast Washington Adventist Newborn, continued from page 9 tine, 8, rocked Steven in their arms in the Evaluation Centers Hospital support systems they need." During his special care nursery where he spent the 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. 7600 Carroll Ave. first month of his life. Kettering, OH 45429 Takoma Park, MD 20912 training as a pediatric surgeon, Marmon (513) 299-0099 (301) 891-7600 had performed surgery on a baby as "We'll follow him for some time, but Kettering Medical Washington Adventist small as only one pound. I think Steven will lead a long and happy Center Home Care Nursing and Rehabilita- Steven's surgery lasted more than two life," Marmon said. "Potentially, he'll 1259 East Dorothy Lane tion Center hours. He began gaining weight quickly be healthy for the next hundred years." Kettering, OH 45419 7525 Carroll Ave. (513) 296-7820 Takoma Park, MD 20912 once he no longer needed to be fed (301) 270-4200 through a catheter, which was his only Kettering Medical Center Kettering Memorial Hospital source of nourishment immediately fol- In 1890, the average hospital mater- 3535 Southern Blvd. lowing the surgery. "He came through it nity stay was 17 and a half days. Today, Kettering, OH 45429 just great," Buczek said. a mother and her newborn may go home (513) 298-4331 On Wednesday, October 19, Steven from 24 to 48 hours after an uncompli- Kettering Workers' was discharged from the hospital, weigh- Care cated vaginal delivery. With dramatic 2023 Springboro West ing five pounds, two ounces. "We changes like these, innovative methods Dayton, OH 45439 couldn't be happier than we are today," of care must be developed to keep pace (513) 293-7770 said Kathy Mann, Steven's mother. "We with the needs of family members. To get to bring our little boy home." While meet the challenge of providing quality his parents entertained questions from care, Kettering Medical Center's women reporters, sisters Allison, 12, and Chris- and children services department has

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given birth to a new service—the Pre- tion, weight, reflexes, skin, heart and the country. Presently he is attempting to cious Beginnings Home Care Program. lung sounds and collection of specimens, publish his second novel and has just This home care program joins an es- if needed). started working on a third. tablished family of services offered by ♦ Referral information about ser- Precious Beginnings that includes child- vices such as family network, new moth- ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE MID- ATLANTIC birth and family education classes, lacta- ers' support group, a lactation specialist, tion consultation and the New Parents' so-cial services, etc. ■ AHM prepares to build rehab Answer Line, which is staffed 24 hours a ♦ Prompt communication to physi- hospital day by obstetrical nurses. Conceived cians about any possible health prob- Adventist HealthCare Mid-Atlantic from a commitment to meet the needs of lems. recently received a favorable response the family, physician, hospital and com- ♦ A safe, cost-effective, convenient from Montgomery County and Maryland munity by offering cost-effective and alternative to extended hospital maternity state officials in its bid to build a 55-bed therapeutic alternatives to extended care. The home visit protects both the rehabilitation facility at the life sciences hospital maternity care, the goal of the mother and the baby from exposure to center next to Shady Grove Adventist Precious Beginnings Home Care Pro- weather and stress that could occur dur- Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. gram is to provide at-home nursing care ing a "follow-up visit" outside the home The University of Maryland Medical comparable to an inpatient maternity just days after birth. System, which operates rehab facilities stay. The program focuses on helping ♦ Enhancement of family participa- in a statewide network, joined AHM in mothers make a smooth transition from tion and bonding, since both mother and this bid. The facility would offer com- hospital to home, giving mother and baby return home sooner. prehensive inpatient, outpatient and day baby undivided medical attention, time With the addition of the Precious hospital services. to ask important questions and review Beginnings Home Care Program, the AHM filed an application to build the instructions discussed in the hospital. women and children services department facility in 1991. A competing applica- Much like a hospital without walls, the at Kettering Medical Center provides tion also was filed the same year. program will make it possible for an care to families from conception to the The Montgomery County Commis- obstetrical nurse to continue caring for cradle. sion on Health and the staff of the patients after they have returned to the Maryland Health Resources Planning comfort and privacy of home. News Commission both have issued favorable Sharon Sorg, a staff nurse on the responses to the application submitted by postpartum unit, developed the home AHM and UMMS. In their reports, both ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE, INC. care program. She and Patricia Oliver agencies acknowledge that the AHM/ have been designated as the nurses who ■ Director of admissions answers UMMS application is low cost, offers will conduct home visits. At the hospi- seniors' questions reasonable patient rates and is in the tal, one of these nurses will meet with Tom Keefe, director of admissions location deemed proper by the county. each new mother to explain the home and social services at Springbrook State officials will make a final deci- care program. The nurse will offer to Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation sion between the competing applications schedule a home visit (which should oc- Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, writes by January 1995. cur within a few days after the mother a monthly advice column, "Ask Tom," ■ Hospitals offer free childhood leaves the hospital) and explain what the for the Leisure Living newspaper. Lei- immunizations mother can expect on the day of her sure Living is published out of Gaithers- Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and home visit. burg, Maryland, and is available in most During the home visit, the obstetrical public libraries. Keefe's column ad- Washington Adventist Hospital now of- nurse will spend time focusing attention dresses issues that are important to senior fer free childhood immunizations one on mother and baby to provide: citizens and their families. Readers are day of each month. This program is ♦ A written explanation of basic able to write in for answers to questions offered in conjunction with the Mont- health care for both mother and baby. that concern them. Past topics have gomery County, Maryland, Health De- ♦ A brief examination of the mother included respite care, support groups, partment. by the nurse (temperature, pulse, respira- depression, assisted living facilities and "According to the federal govern- tion, blood pressure, etc.) to assess if the long-term health-care insurance. ment, just over half of all toddlers in healing process has begun. In his spare time, Keefe writes fiction Maryland have been properly immu- ♦ A brief examination of the baby by and has published many short stories in nized, which is extremely unfortunate," the nurse (temperature, pulse, respira- various literary magazines throughout says Jeanne Sanders, senior vice presi-

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dent of community care for Adventist "This shows that our efforts to make spaces. Our customers obviously appre- HealthCare Mid-Atlantic. "We're more parking available for our customers ciate the changes we've made." pleased to have the opportunity to pro- are working," says Patricia Chernow, Chernow notes, however, that satis- vide this important health-care service." assistant vice president and chair of the faction with parking is still the lowest- These immunizations are given in the parking committee. "It's really a tribute rated aspect of satisfaction with the emergency department at each hospital. to all the employees who are participat- hospital building and facilities. "We're ing in the shuttle parking program and moving in the right direction, but we still SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST parking only in employee-designated have work to do." HOSPITAL ■ Chest pain center opens in emer- gency department Each year, between 1.2 and 1.5 mil- Ways to Wellness lion people in the United States suffer a heart attack, and more than half a million Osteoporosis—what women need to know die from it. Early detection reduces the risk of death and improves chances for An estimated 25 million Americans-80 percent of them women—suffer recovery for heart attack victims. from osteoporosis. One in two women will endure one osteoporosis-related A new service specifically designed for patients with chest pain opened on bone fracture. Fighting it at an early age means osteoporosis does not have November 1 in the Shady Grove emer- to be an inevitable part of aging. Diet, exercise, not smoking and other life- gency department. "Our goal is to teach early detection methods to the commu- style changes may reduce the risk as much as 50 percent. nity and to reduce time from entry into During the teens and twenties, you need to reach the best peak bone our system until actual care is begun," states Anne Alban, director of emer- density to offset the gradual loss that begins in the late thirties. To build gency services. Adventist HealthCare Mid-Atlantic bones to their peak, your body needs a continual supply of calcium, hor- will begin a campaign to promote the mones, vitamin D and estrogen. chest pain centers at both Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Ad- Here's what to do: ventist Hospital, which was the first hos- Increase calcium to optimal intake. Include non- and low-fat yogurt, pital in the area to open one in 1992. The promotional campaign will con- cheeses, skim milk and calcium-rich foods such as broccoli, greens, tofu sist of radio and newspaper messages and almonds in your diet. that discuss the warning signs of a heart attack and encourage anyone experienc- Be active. Exercising for 45 to 60 minutes three times a week and grad- ing these symptoms to seek immediate medical treatment. ually increasing it to five days may help bones adjust their mass. Kick the habit. Smoking is believed to cause a reduction in estrogen and WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL result in bone loss. ■ Patients more satisfied with parking Maintain weight. Post-menopausal women who lose weight also lose Washington Adventist Hospital pa- tients are now 26 percent more satisfied bone mass. with the ease of parking on the Takoma Park, Maryland, hospital campus, com- Don't drink. Excessive drinking of alcohol is linked to osteoporosis. pared to a year and a half ago. In the Practicing a healthy lifestyle now will enhance your chances of enjoying most recent patient satisfaction survey completed this summer, patients rated a more productive and energetic future. ease of parking with an average score of 8.36 on a scale of one to 10, up from a Provided by Physician Preference (the free physician service for Adventist HealthCare Mid-Atlantic) score of 6.61 during the fall of 1992.

12 VISITOR, December 1, 1994 re we in New York yet?" It is a long way to the top Peals of laughter greeted the of the Statue of Liberty, but innocent question originating these students make it all A the way. somewhere near the back of the bus. It wasn't New York yet, and the bus was only about three miles from the Rocky Knoll Adventist School in Martinsburg, West Vir- ginia. It was Friday, October 14, and the tourists were headed up Inter- state 81 in the Columbia Union College bus on the first leg of their five-day denominational and United States history tour, which was orga- and its museum, followed by a long "The lighthouse was my favorite nized by Donna Steen and Carrie walk on Boston's Freedom Trail. because I like eeing the waves Cover, teachers at Rocky Knoll. Tired but happy, students spread and the patte of light," says Sa- On the first stop near Low rah Wilson, a xth-grader. "Nat their sleeping gear out that night in very dark, an it was awesome. Hampton, New York, the students the Cedar Brook School in Taun- sat spellbound on the floor of Will- There was a s ne telling thata ton, Massachusetts, where their ship had sunk here." iam Miller's study as Alice Voor- principal, Robert Mulkern, had heis, tour guide, introduced them to once been principal. the man behind the legend. With After a breakfast prepared by hushed voices, they walked through cooks Nina Ottey and Sandi Bahr, the maple grove where Miller often students stepped back in time to prayed, then paused on Ascension visit the Mayflower II and the Ply- Rock and looked out over the val- mouth Plantation. Costumed colo- ley, imagining what it must have nists, speaking the vintage language been like on the night of October of their day, entertained and taught 23, 1844, when Jesus had not come. as they discussed life in the 1600s. Then they spent some time in the After another night on the floor, Rock little chapel where Miller and his this time in the Laurel Oaks school followers worshiped, singing pio- in Hamden, Connecticut, it was on neer songs. to Ellis Island in New York Harbor Most of the 33 students, their for a video and a trip to the Statue tray teachers and several other adults of Liberty. Nearly all of the stu- spent a most memorable night of dents, including first-graders, their lives sleeping on the floor of climbed all the way to the top. Her h William Miller's old barn. Even the crown offered an exciting view. below-freezing temperatures didn't All too soon, exclaimed students, deter Katheryn Stough and her dad, the trip was over. The scrapbooks Dan, from rolling out their sleeping filled with maps, puzzles, work- bags on Ascension Rock. sheets and personal journaling were Early the next morning, after a collected for the last time. Suitcases quick breakfast, they were off to and sleeping bags were dumped in a Washington, New Hampshire, to pile outside the school, and tired worship in the "first" Adventist students piled out. They were fi- church. They spent the afternoon in nally home, with an unforgettable Portland, Maine, Ellen White's girl- memory of their five-day adventure hood home, ending their activities into the past. Costumed colonists at the Ply- at the Portland Head Lighthouse. mouth Plantation make the his- toric town come alive for Rocky That night, rows of sleeping bags Shirley Mulkern corresponds from the Knoll students. lined the halls of Pine Tree Acad- Martinsburg, West Vir- emy in Freeport, Maine. The floor ginia, church in the was hard, but it was warmer than Chesapeake Confer- the Miller barn! After a good sleep, ence. Photos by Donna the students lined up in their cus- Steen. tomary bus-boarding lines—boys in one line, girls in another. Counse- lors Dan Stough and Susie Johnston In Low Hampton, New checked their lists, making sure no York, students reflect one was left behind. at the site of William The United States history portion Miller's grave. of the trip began with a tour of the U.S.S. Constitution "Old Ironsides"

VISITOR, December 1, 1994 Enrollment surpasses budget Fall semester enrollment is 42 financial full-time equivalents higher than the 1994- 1995 budget called for, providing approxi- mately $200,000 more in tuition income for this semester, according to James Greene, vice president for finance. Financial full-time equivalents is an ac- counting figure based on tuition revenue generated by one full-time student. The budget called for 500 FFTEs, but 542 FFTEs were actually realized. Actual head count for the total tradi- tional program is 562, and total head count, including traditional, Adult Evening Program and all other programs is 979. CUC also retained 87 percent of students November 1994 eligible to return, says Charlotte Conway, assistant to the president for institutional planning and research. The number of freshmen and transfer students is also higher than last fall, Conway said. The most dramatic increase is also in the number of music majors, which have nearly tripled from eight last year to 22 this year. "Not only are we pleased with the en- Pictured under the Gateway to Service are CUC rollment figures," said President Charles faculty and staff who are alumni of the college. Scriven, "we are also excited by the excite- CUC has almost 50 alumni who work on campus. ment and the thirst for learning we see in our student body." 11

Two faculty Respiratory publish articles director Two Columbia Union Col- coordinates events lege faculty members recently Vicki Rosette, director of clinical Warren had articles published. education for respiratory care at composes Doug Morgan, Ph.D., chair CUC, recently coordinated events of the American studies pro- for the 13th annual Respiratory "Day gram, had his essay, "Advent- Care Conference by the Sea. Dawn" ism, Apocalyptic and the Cause Rosette coordinated events for Ron Warren, assistant professor of of Liberty," published in the 100 students, first surveying the music at CUC, composed an origi- June, 1994, issue of Church His- students to find their interests and nal piece of music entitled "Day tory. then planning lectures and social Dawn" especially for the 150-year Another faculty member, events using their interests. The disappointment church service on Brian Harper, M.A., assistant conference lasted for three days. In- October 8. professor of religion, had his cluding Columbia Union College, The piece was performed by the article, "Is Baylor University Re- nine different schools attended the Sligo Church Choir and Columbia ally Christian?" published in conference. Union College's musical groups, the the July/August 1994 issue of The Conference by the Sea is op- Columbia Collegiate Chorale and Adventist Today. 11 erated by the Maryland/Washing- the New England Youth Ensemble. ton D. C., chapter of the National This musical piece was part of the Accredited Association of Respira- whole Annual Council weekend. tory Care. The state conference Columbia Union College assisted in meets once a year in Ocean City, many events and sponsored a din- Maryland, and offers continuing Doug Morgan ner for the delegates in the CUC education for working respiratory dining hall on Friday evening. Brian Harper therapists and respiratory care stu- A dents. f

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Are you mostly a watching, a The courses included ideas for our goal to make our thinking, an experimenting or a teachers about how to teach, what schools better and to help feeling person? If you attended the to teach and how to tell if the stu- students prepare to be 4MAT System Class at Columbia dents had learned from their teach- better citizens in this Union College this summer, you ing. The subjects ranged from world and in the world to would have learned which you tend evaluation to reading to religion. come. n to be. You may also have learned Professors were encouraged to MEL WOLFORD draw from their own experience to valuable ways to work with the four Chair, Education Program general types of people. This is combine theory with practice. valuable information for many pro- "The summer program was fessions, but especially for teachers. very helpful for completing a About 70 elementary and sec- teaching certificate in such a ondary educators from all of the short time," said Joyce Calendar of conferences in the Columbia Union Onuska, a teacher at John took classes this summer at Colum- Nevins Andrews elementary Events—December, bia Union College. Many were tak- school in Takoma Park. 1994 ing courses to improve their per- Another teacher, Peter November 30 sonal and professional skills, while Palmer from DuPont Park in Christmas Dinner, Campus some were upgrading their teach- Washington, D.C., said he Dining Hall, 5 p.m. ing credentials. A few completed a enjoyed working with fellow Christmas Tree Lighting, CUC master's degree through CUC's af- teachers. "All teachers have Commons, 7 p.m. filiation with Andrews University. the same troubles but often December 2 "I really liked the learning mo- come up with different solu- Advent Vespers, Sligo Church, 7:30 p.m. dalities to meet student needs," tions. These ideas opened up says Wendy Pega, the principal at new possibilities for coping December 3 Church: Arthur Torres, Beltsville Adventist School. "It helps with the challenges of teach- New England Youth meet the needs of the kids and also ing." Ensemble, develops a greater tolerance for the We are glad to offer this Columbia Collegiate Chorale, various ways of learning." program at CUC. After all, it's Sligo Church, 9/11:15 a.m. December 4 CUC alumnae Clinical lab New England Youth Ensemble and Columbia Collegiate becomes fire chief science Chorale Carnegie Hall Trip Mary Elizabeth Michos, a 1992 continues December 9 business administration graduate of Vespers: Festival of Nine CUC's Adult Evening Program, re- accreditation Lessons and Carols, cently became the first female fire The National Accrediting Sligo Church, 7:30 p.m. chief of Prince William County, Agency for Clinical Labora- December 10 Maryland. tory Sciences recently in- Church: Arthur Torres, Michos was the assistant fire spected and continued ac- Pro Musica, Sligo Church, 9/11:15 a.m. chief in Montgomery County, creditation of the clinical lab AARC National Convention where CUC is located, and has 21 science program at Columbia through December 13 years of service with this fire de- Union College for the next December 11 partment. Taking over the fire pro- seven years. Open House at Morrison and tection for the 250,000 residents of "To receive a seven-year Halcyon Halls Prince William County will not be accreditation, your record for Senior Nursing Student Brunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. an easy task, but Michos said she the past five years must have will start by building trust and com- no deficiencies," says Juanita December 18 Student Association's munication between the volunteer Gurubatham, health and life Children's Christmas Party and career firefighting services. sciences division chair at December 21 "I've wanted to be a fire chief for CUC. Faculty/Staff Christmas Party a number of years," said Michos. CUC's clinical lab science December 22-January 8 "To find a place like Prince William degree was first accredited in Christmas Vacation County is like a dream come true. the 1970s and, with the re- January 9 I'd like to stay long enough to cent continued accreditation, Registration 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. make a difference. I see this as my their next inspection is not January 10 last job, and then I'll become a scheduled until the year Classes begin beach bum somewhere." n 2001. n

VISITOR, November 1, 1994 • • Jeff Wilson leaves his post as trust ser- • Pam Dickhaut has been added to the vices and development director for the staff of the Collingwood Park school in New faces, new places; Ohio Conference to accept similar respon- Neptune, New Jersey, as teacher of grades sibilities at Andrews University in Berrien one through four. She previously taught tasks and transfers Springs, Michigan. grades three and four at the Lake Nelson church school in Piscataway, New Jersey. • Glenn Hoffman has been named direc- • Leslie Bumgardner leaves the pastorate tor of planning and business develop- of the Dublin church in the Ohio Confer- • Jerry Finneman returns to ministerial ment for Kettering, Ohio, Medical Center. ence to minister a congregation in Walla duties with the Pennsylvania Conference In this position, he Walla, Washington. as the new pastor for the Erie, Corry and will be responsible • Mark Swaisgood adds the Dublin church Lowville churches. He and his wife, Shir- for new business to the district he pastors for the Ohio ley, come from Berrien Springs, Mich- development, stra- Conference, which includes the congre- igan, where he had a bookbinding and tegic planning, sales gations in Reynoldsburg and Grove City. printing business. and customer and • David Roberts is the new principal of • John Moyer is the new minister of the market research. the Lake Nelson church school in Piscat- York and Hanover congregations for the Before he came to away, New Jersey. Also responsible for Pennsylvania Conference. He and his wife, Donna, pastored in West Virginia KMC, Hoffman was teaching grades five through eight, Rob- manager of market- erts previously served as the head teacher and Oklahoma before returning to their Glenn Hoffman home state October 1. ing with AT&T's of the Valley View elementary school in End User Organization headquartered in Smethport, Pennsylvania. • Frank Sarah and his wife, Laurie, are the new pastoral team at the Philadelphia New Jersey. • Elisa Garcia also joins the staff of the Chestnut Hill church. The Saralts served • Ceila Astacio has joined the treasury Lake Nelson school in Piscataway, New in Massachusetts and Bermuda before re- department of the New Jersey Confer- Jersey, as teacher of grades two through turning to the Pennsylvania Conference, ence as an auditor for the conference's four. She is a recent graduate of Andrews where they began their ministry several churches and schools. Fluent in both En- University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. years earlier. glish and Spanish, she received her asso- • Rejina Gray becomes the new principal • Lynwood Spangler and his wife, Peggy, ciate and bachelor's degrees in business and homeroom teacher for grades three through five at the Meadow View church now pastor the Uniontown, Washington administration from New Jersey colleges. school in Trenton, New Jersey. She most and Waynesburg churches for the Penn- • Sheldon Seltzer has left the Pennsylva- recently served as administrative head sylvania Conference. They worked this nia Conference staff after more than 13 teacher for the Lake Nelson school in Pis- past year for Amazing Facts. years of leadership in such areas as church cataway, New Jersey. • Sally Worley is a taskforce worker who ministries, communication and religious • Susan Ratz teaches grades one through is assisting the Pennsylvania Conference liberty to become pastor of the Alpena four at Delaware Valley Junior Academy youth director for a year. A recent grad- and Onaway congregations in the Michi- in Deptford, New Jersey. She joined the uate from Andrews University in Berrien gan Conference. DVJA staff this past January after gradu- Springs, Michigan, she spent the summer • David Cadavero becomes the new su- ating from Columbia Union College in working at Laurel Lake Camp in Rossiter, perintendent of education for the Penn- Takoma Park, Maryland, in 1993. Pennsylvania. sylvania Conference. He moves from the • Daniel Show moves across the New • Janice Phalen is presently serving as a Greater New York Conference, where he Jersey Conference to teach grades nine student missionary had held a similar post since 1985. and 10 at Delaware Valley Junior Acad- in the Marshall Is- • Mic Hutchinson leaves his post as vice emy in Deptford. He comes from the lands. A member principal of Blue Mountain Academy in Waldwick school, where he was the in- with the Beltsville, Hamburg for the Pennsylvania Confer- structor of grades seven through 10. Maryland, congre- ence to become principal of Bakersfield • Donaldson Williams is one of three gation who attends Academy in California. new teachers at the Waldwick, New Jer- Southern College in • Spencer Hannah is the new vice prin- sey, school. Now teaching mathematics Collegedale, Ten- cipal for Blue Mountain Academy. He in grades seven through 10, Williams nessee, she is teach- comes to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, from previously taught grades four and five at ing students in the Janice Phalen Fletcher, North Carolina, where he was the Trinity Temple school in Hillside, early grades at one principal of Fletcher Academy. New Jersey, for the Allegheny East Con- of the denomination's elementary schools • Shelly Dinning has joined the business ference. on the island of Majuro. education department of Blue Mountain • Esther Gray is the instructor for grades • Denise Boothby becomes the new prin- Academy in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, as a five and six at the Waldwick, New Jersey, cipal and teacher for grades seven and taskforce worker. A graduate of South- school after spending the past few years eight at Eastern Shore Junior Academy in ern College in Collegedale, Tennessee, in the Greater New York Conference. Sudlersville, Maryland. She comes to the she teaches accounting and assists with • Thomas Bloom teaches history and phys- Chesapeake Conference from Oregon, courses in typing and WordPerfect. ical education for grades seven through where she worked as both principal and • Betty Crandall retires after 11 years on 10 at the Waldwick, New Jersey, church teacher at a school in McMinnville. the staff of Blue Mountain Academy in school. He graduated this year from At- • Lisa Johnson teaches grades five through Hamburg, Pennsylvania, nine of which lantic Union College in South Lancaster, eight at the church elementary school in she worked as registrar. Massachusetts. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, for the

16 VISITOR, December 1, 1994 PRE • Chesapeake Conference. She is a recent of $164.23 per member. In North America, : Ear graduate of Southern College in College- the average was $930. dale, Tennessee. This year's church school enrollment in Women's retreat to • Anita Lynn Larson is the new kinder- North America in grades kindergarten to garten teacher at Wilmington Junior Acad- 10 and in senior academies is higher than it feature Luci Swindoll emy in Delaware. Before coming to the has been in five years. At the beginning of Many women have been calling the Sligo Chesapeake Conference, she gained four this year, enrollments total 67,343, an in- church in Takoma Park, Maryland, asking years of experience teaching elementary crease of 1,179 over this past year. about the annual women's retreat called grades in Waukegan, Illinois. During the 1993-94 fiscal year, 17,820 "Challenging Women in the '90s." • Carol McHenry becomes the full-time alumni invested more than $1.1 million in In the past, the retreat was held in Au- resource teacher at Spencerville Junior unrestricted gifts to Adventist academies. gust, but for numerous reasons, leaders Academy in Silver Spring, Maryland. She Of the 39 participating schools, three have slated February as a better time to re- previously taught at church schools in Columbia Union academies' alumni gave treat. Each year has brought more than 370 California and spent four years in public for the Adventist Academy Advancement women from 90 different churches in every school special education. (AAA) Challenge. Blue Mountain Academy state of the Columbia Union and beyond. • Rebecca Maxwell is the new head teacher in Pennsylvania raised $33,884, and in the Twenty of the congregations represented and instructor of grades one to three at Potomac Conference, Shenandoah Valley are non-Adventist. Retreat leaders hope the Southern Maryland Adventist School Academy raised $25,883 and Takoma Acad- the change in date will help more women in Waldorf. She previously taught for the emy brought in $35,575. be able to attend who couldn't come in the Chesapeake Conference at the Mount 1995 has been named by the General summer months. And it will be a nice break Aetna school in Hagerstown, Maryland. Conference as "The Year of the Adventist from the winter blues. • Manuel Wyman teaches Bible for sev- Woman." An educational conference for The retreat is slated for February 11 and enth through 10th grade and geography Adventist church leaders will begin Janu- will be held at the Adventist world head- for the seventh and eighth grades at Spen- • ary 9 in Silver Spring. Other special events, quarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The cerville Junior Academy in Silver Spring, . including an International Women's Day of keynote speaker will be Luci Swindoll, who Maryland, for the Chesapeake Confer- • Prayer on March 4, are also planned during has found many ways to express her zest for ence. He graduated from Columbia Union this year. life. She maintains an ambitious speaking College in Takoma Park, Maryland, this CHARLOTTE PEDERSEN MCCLURE schedule, traveling across the United States past July. Visitor Managing Editor to motivate and inspire audiences. • Scott Haakenson becomes coordinator As a business professional, she chose to of the student literature evangelism pro- HOSPITALS take an early retirement from a 30-year ca- gram at Blue Mountain Academy in Ham- reer with the Mobil Oil Corporation to be- burg, Pennsylvania. He is a 1992 alumnus Van Meter named come vice president of public relations at of BMA. Insight for Living, her brother Chuck's in- • Jacob Bushnell retires from the custo- Nurse of the Year in ternational radio ministry. dial department of Takoma Academy in New Jersey Swindoll's two main presentations will Takoma Park, Maryland, in the Potomac be "Celebration of God" and "Living in the Conference after serving the Seventh-day The Association of Women's Health, Light." She will also present the seminar, Adventist Church for nearly 30 years. Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses has awarded "The Single Life: How to Make It Work." • Ernest Runge retires as pastor of the Beth Van Meter, nursing director of the Other presenters include Debbie Pon- Reisterstown, Maryland, church and the fourth floor at Hackettstown, New Jersey, tynen Case, vice president of Maranatha Triadelphia congregation in Clarksville, Community Hospital, the prestigious Peg Volunteers International. She will address Maryland, after completing 42 years of Bergin Memorial Award for being selected "God's Call to a Working Mother" and "Ku- church work. the 1994 AWHONN dos," learning the art of genuine affirmation RANDY HALL Nurse of the Year for and its place in the spiritual journey, the Visitor Assistant Editor New Jersey. workplace and at home. Van Meter credits Twins Debra Anderson and Denise WORLD CHURCH her obstetrics regis- Crarey will share a seminar about relation- tered nursing staff for ships with the women in your life. Marvin Statistics show growth fostering a support- Wray and Len McMillan will present "What ive hospital environ- Men Wish Women Knew About Them." in church and schools ment and working as Other topics include "Developing Self- a team. "This honor Worth God's Way" and "Leading Children The General Conference leadership in Beth Van Meter never would have to Jesus." The day will conclude with a con- Silver Spring, Maryland, reports that Sev- been possible without them," she said. cert by Edwina Humphrey Flynn. enth-day Adventist membership worldwide "This is a great accomplishment, and we For those registering before December now exceeds 8 million. are very, very proud of her," said Terry Ma- 31, the fee is $25. After that date, the fee is During the first quarter of this year, an hal, HCH's vice president for nursing. $30, and the registration deadline is Febru- average of 1,428 members was added each Van Meter is a member of the Tranquil- ary 3. For a brochure, call the Sligo church day. Four divisions now number more ity, New Jersey, church. at (301) 270-6777. than 1 million. The tithe for 1993 was $1.1 BILL WEBER ESTHER KNOTT billion, representing a world giving average Public Relations Director Pastor

VISITOR, December 1, 1994 17 • cause. Members ministered to the spiritual • and physical needs in the community by • distributing more than 200 Bible studies before and during the first two weeks of the crusade. They also distributed 200 loaves of bread, as well as more than 40 bags of The Dublin church young people and their friends participate in a groceries. non-traditional Halloween. The Pastor Trusty describes the mission and group collected more than 200 new objective of the enlarged congregation cans that will be used in food bas- as one of development and retention. This kets to be distributed at Thanks- initiative includes assigning each new mem- giving. • ber to a spiritual partner, followed by en- • rollment in a prophecy seminar as well as a cooking class. The church is looking for- ward by making plans for another Final • Conflict Crusade in 1995. YVONNE CURRY Church Clerk immaimunolliumi Bermudian from GSA goes to Washington Each year the business education de- partment at Garden State Academy in Tran- quility, New Jersey, has the opportunity to nominate future leaders for a week in Wash- ington, D.C., time spent understanding gov- ernment and how it works. "This past year I nominated Lynniece Nisbett," said Lori Abbott, business educa- tion instructor at the academy. A junior at GSA, Nisbett spent 11 days in the nation's capital on a National Young Leaders Conference learning to understand politics and current affairs. She attended lectures, met senators and learned about the political institutions at the heart of United States politics. The only Bermu- T-shirts were welcomed with enthusiasm. dian among the 7,000 One visitor exclaimed: "I've never gone to North American stu- Lynniece Nisbett First church launches church and been given a watermelon. I will dents, Nisbett was of- be back!" fered a place on the course because of her crusade, baptizes 34 For most, it was their first introduction high grade-point average and her interest By the end of the Final Conflict Crusade to the joys of the Sabbath, the eminent in politics. in northwest Washington, D.C., 34 people return of Jesus and the benefits of a proper "Bermuda needs something like this," had declared their love for Jesus and were diet. Charles Avent, one of the newly bap- said Nisbett. "So many kids would appre- baptized. John Trusty, pastor of the First tized members, said: "The series was spiri- ciate it, and it would help them have pride church, preached 24 sermons to an average tually uplifting and exactly what I needed." in their country. Everybody helped each of 75 visitors each night. Barbara Allen, also a new member, said, other to learn. The program relied on how The well-staffed crusade was held in a "The crusade was not only enjoyable, but much the students put in themselves." tent, with ushers in their places and musi- timely. I hated to see it come to an end." Although Nisbett said that she has no cians playing softly. Along with the Word First church members also said they wished political aspirations, the course gave her a of God, participants received free blood the meetings were not over. A local church broader understanding of the problems and pressure and diabetes screenings. Unusual elder, Leroy Sheppard, said the congrega- pressures Congress has to deal with on a gifts such as cantaloupes, watermelons and tion was a unified body with a common day-to-day basis. 18 VISITOR, December 1, 1994 fTiolrei !I!: ..011111 tents and a roadside clinic. The staff of Dr. Ka 's • &A American, Spanish and Rwandese doctors and nurses has seen more than 55,000 out- Handicapped child can ADRA treats and feeds patients and 3,000 inpatients in the past civil war refugees three months, according to Dick. Each day, drive parents apart 200 outpatients visit the center, which is Two Adventist Development and Relief clean and well organized. As there is less Question: My friend has a Downs Syndrome Agency officials recently visited ongoing need for hospital and inpatient care, the baby, and her marriage is falling apart. Her hus- projects in the war-tom areas of Rwanda band is threatening to take away from her their center will focus on public health and out- first child (an exceptionally bright boy) if they and Zaire. They report that although con- patient care. separate. He is cruel to her verbally, and she is ditions are difficult, ADRA projects have In Mudende, Rwanda, a second medical afraid of what he might do. What should I say? not been disrupted and are serving thou- team is treating about 300 patients a day at sands of people every day with food, health a dispensary set up on the campus of the Answer: Though no one should stay in an abu- services and rebuilding. Adventist University. ADRA's Germany of- sive situation, it might help to understand the In refugee-swollen Goma, Zaire, just fice is providing human resources to keep dynamics that often happen in marriages when across the border from western Rwanda, a handicapped child is born. the clinic operational. Having a handicapped baby puts an incred- Ellen Dick provides strong leadership for At Kibuye Hospital, 60 miles south of ible strain on a marriage. Parents grieve the loss 250 children and 40 caretakers at the Or- Kigali and operated by an ADRA medical of their dream of a bright, healthy baby in dif- phans and Unaccompanied Children's Cen- team, more than 3,000 patients have been ferent ways. The mother may try to make this up ter. The children, orphaned or separated treated in the past six weeks. Rosemary to her child and put all her energies into protect- from their parents in the recent civil war in Mburu, a Kenyan doctor, organized and ing and meeting the child's special needs. The Rwanda, are visited every day by a doctor father may be jealous of the undue attention his implemented the project with the support wife is showing the handicapped child, espe- and a nurse. The United Nations Children's of a medical team from Spain. Fund (Unicef) and UNESCO provide food, cially as he sees the other children and himself In southwestern Kibuye, ADRA has or- being neglected. As one pulls toward the special supplies and teaching materials. In addi- ganized a project to help rebuild roads and baby with extra nurturing, the other tries to bal- tion to time in school, the children learn infrastructure. More than 11,000 families ance life by giving more attention to the other how to manage gardens and even how to in this area will receive seeds and farming children, causing a rift in the relationship. play again on a playground. tools in exchange for their work. Parents often blame themselves or each other for the handicap. "I knew there was a danger The health center, directed by James JEANNETTE JOHNSON Dick, is a field hospital consisting of 22 Director for News and Information because of my family background." Or "I told you we were too old to have another child." Parents of handicapped babies experience a wide range of emotions; guilt, anger, fear, dis- COLUMBIA UNION COMMUNICATION appointment, hurt and sadness. Seldom do both parents experience the same emotions at the ABC Christmas Eve program same time. This causes misunderstanding. One may need reassurance because of fearful feel- features Adventist campus ings of not knowing whether the baby will live or how this handicap will affect their lives. The The Pioneer Memorial church on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien other may be incapable of offering reassurance Springs, Michigan, has been chosen by ABC television as the site for its annual one- because he is acting out frustration and anger by hour Christmas Eve service. blowing up easily and making hurtful accusa- The program will be filmed against a background of organ pipes and modern tions or threats. This causes the first to become banners and will feature musical groups, choirs and Scripture readings crafted more fearful and the second more frustrated. around a Christmas sermon designed especially to reach "Generation X," commonly The statistics are frightening. The majority known as the Baby Buster generation. Music will be coordinated by Stephen Zork of families who have a handicapped baby end their marriage because of emotional distancing of the Andrews music department. and misunderstandings. If these families would Senior Pastor Dwight Nelson has done a special study of techniques for reaching seek professional help before they inflict seem- the generation that followed the Baby Boomers. He will also present a story designed ingly irreparable psychological damage on each especially for the children in the audience. other, these emotions could be dealt with and According to Skip MacCarty, administrative pastor of the congregation, "the ser- the couple could learn to support each other, vice will portray a contemporary classical Christmas featuring a unique blend of hopefully ending up with a stronger marriage. modern and traditional Christian expressions celebrating the divine gift to bring What can you do? Listen, but do not take sides. Encourage them to join a support group peace on earth and good will among all peoples." for families with handicapped babies so they can This special service will be videotaped on the evening of December 4. A half- vent fears and frustrations in a safe environment page ad for the program will appear in the December 24 issue of TV Guide near the with a professional counselor who can help them listing for the show. Please consult your TV listings for the specific time of the show- understand what's happening to them emotion- ing in your area. ally. And if he refuses, encourage your friend to The American Broadcasting Company donates this time each year to the Na- get the help she needs. tional Council of Churches, which invited the Pioneer Memorial congregation to [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Fam- prepare this year's program. ily Times newspaper. For a free year's sub- RANDY HALL scription, just write to: Family Matters, P.O. Visitor Assistant Editor Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320; or call (615) 339-1144.]

VISITOR, December 1, 1994 19 111111M11 TrilUltf/l!ILEALI OHIO Vladimir thanks Weekend with Joe Crews conference members a success in Middletown for new church . The weekend of September 23-24 with "We have the most pleasant memories Joe Crews was a total success, according to in our thoughts when we think about you! members of the Middletown church. We are grateful to the Lord that we met you. More than 200 members and friends We don't know how it happened, but it traveled from as far away as New York and happened. Praise the Lord!" These are the Colorado--and even the Czech Republic in words that Ivan Naltschadzhi, pastor of the Europe—to share the blessings with the Vladimir, Russia, church, wrote in a recent president of Amazing Facts ministries based letter to his "brothers and sisters in the in Frederick, Maryland. Mountain View Conference." During the three meetings, Crews' prac- During the 1992 Mountain View camp tical application of Bible texts on how to be meeting, church members raised more than . victorious over sin was stimulating and en- $30,000 in cash and pledges to help their Mountain View's adopted church in Vladimir is . couraging, reported participants. sister congregation in Vladimir build a three hours' traveling time east of Moscow. • The Sabbath lunch gave culinary artists church. Along with other conference mem- group, deacons' department, youth depart- • in the congregation a chance to use skills bers, students from Mountain State Acad- ment and literature department. gained at the healthy living seminar in Rap- emy traveled to Russia on two different "We believe that the Lord thinks about • idan, Virginia, attended by 16 members. occasions to help build the structure. Russia, thinks about Vladimir and our The meetings closed Sabbath afternoon The church, which will be the first build- church," wrote Pastor Naltschadzhi, who with a plea for total commitment to Christ ing in their conference constructed "during had recently been elected treasurer of their • and to realize our need to have a love for the period of freedom," is expected to be conference in Moscow while remaining the lost souls. This was the last weekend meet- completed this year. The membership has pastor of the Vladimir church. ing with Crews. He died October 10. grown to 209 with eight Sabbath school BUNNY ABBOTT • JANET BUEHNER classes plus a teenagers' group, children's Communication Director Communication Leader Rocky Mountain Conference Adventist Winter Festival

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22 VISITOR, December 1, 1994 FANTASTIC FUND-RAISING OPPORTU- trol. The best for those aches. Up to 50 per- their children can work in the sun and have NITY: Earn extra cash for Christmas and cent less than the competition's "sales." Full • fun in the surf. A rotating schedule will en- help your local church or school project by 15-year warranty. Shipped to any receiving • able everyone to build a new church for a selling Peace Above the Storm, our brand dock. Sealy, Simmons and Serta regular bed- • 160-member congregation and enjoy one of AK SPECIAL new edition of Steps to Christ. Features in- • ding also available. Your back deserves the • Mexico's most popular resort areas. For an clude:large print, nature scenes, Bible prom- • best!! Denis Sleep Shop in Takoma Park, MD; • information packet, call (800) 272-4664. DECEMBER (301)434-0334. Closed on Sabbaths. (1215) •• ises, stories and much more. For more free • Volunteer musicians sought information, call (800)777-2848. Ask about • our Spanish edition. (1215) • by Beltsville church Welcome, Holy • Volunteer musicians are needed for the LOOKING FOR A DENTIST? Family dentist . OBITUARY • youth church at the Beltsville, MD, congrega- Spirit located in Greenbelt. Loma Linda University . "For the Lord himself will come down • tion, including people who can play bass and School of Dentistry alumnus, active member . from heaven, with a loud command, with • accoustical guitars and saxophones. For fur- of the National Association of Seventh-day the voice of the archangel and with the trum- . ther information, call (301) 937-8118. Adventist Dentists and member of the Ameri- pet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise ' Insight wants to put can Dental Association. We are proud of our first, "--/ Thessalonians 4:16 NIV. friendly atmosphere, kindness, gentleness your teen on the cover and personal consideration, with 24-hour HOAG, George R., born August 14, 1905, lnsightcovers in 1995 will be dedicated to emergency service. Kirk A. Turner, D.D.S., Warren Co., TN; died October 11, 1994, Ool- • showcasing teenagers who are contributing 7525 Greenway Center Dr., Suite 201, Green- tewah, TN. A member of the church in • to their community, school, church, family belt, MD 20770; (301) 345-8600. (1215) Ooltewah, he lived in the Pittsburgh, PA, area • and friends. Once a teenager has been nom- for seven years. Survivors: daughter Beverly ' inated, Insight will communicate with the WANTED: Christian babysitter, part-time. Stern, son Clarence, seven grandchildren • teen and arrange for a photograph. An ex- Suburban Maryland area. Please call (301) and three great-grandchildren. planation of the teen's accomplishments will 622-2420. 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This can be your expe- ▪ Baby Boomers plan It Is Written airing Search Committee, Health Care at Home . mission trip with a twist at new time in D.C. rience as you gain a deeper Management Corp., 9047-2 U.S. 31, Berrien The Baby Boomer Ministries Resource It Is Written is being shown at a new time understanding of the Holy Springs, MI; or send a fax to (616) 471- : Center in Portland, OR, is sponsoring a mis- over WTTG-TV, Channel 5 in Washington, Spirit this year. Author Garrie 7073.(115) • sion trip to Cancun, Mexico, March 17-26, D.C. The broadcast has been moved from 9 Williams covers every scrip- SINGLE? WIDOWED? DIVORCED? Get . 1995, where adults in their 30s and 40s and a.m. to 6:30 a.m. every Sunday. tural passage concerning the listed free (no word limit), confidentially and Holy Spirit and His ministry on continually (until you cancel) in the SDA the earth. Hardcover, 383 Friendship Finder! More than 600 Adventists February 11, 1995 pages. $9.95. 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Sealy and Simmons fully equipped 'Intercessory Prayer 'Self-Worth God's Way with dual massage and wireless remote con- mail or bring this coupon for $1 value 'Leading Children to Jesus 'God's Call to a Working Mother 'Getting Along With the Women in Your Life `What Men Wish Women Knew About Them SUNSET CALENDAR. *Kudos: Learning the Art of Genuine Affirmation Eastern Standard Time Dec. 2. Dec. 9 Dec. 16 Concert by Edwina Humphrey Flynn 8altimoie 4:44 4:44 4:45 Cindpnati 5:16 . 5;15. 5:T7 Registration Fee: $30 (includes noon meal and snack) $1off 4:56 4:57 ' Cleveland • 4:57 $25 if you register by December 31, 1994. I TM Columbus . -5:07 . 5:06 ' 5:07 . Jersey City • 4:29 • 4:29 ' .430 Deadline: February 3, 1995 Norfolk 4:48 4:48 4:50 Welcome, Holy Parkersburg . 5:94 5:03 • 51:14 An Excellent Gift Philadelphia 4:37 : 4:36 4:37 for the women you care about. PittSburgh . 4:54 . 4:53 4:55 Spirit Reading 4:38 • 438, 4:39 Sponsored by Sligo SDA Church Richmond. 4:51 4:51 .4;53 Retreat held at Adventist World Headquarters Roanoke 5:02 . 5:02 5:04 REDEEMABLE ONLY AT Silver Spring, Maryland Toledo 5:06 • 5:05 5:06 COLUMBIA UNION ABC'S Trenton -• 4:34 • 4:33 4:34 For a brochure call: 301-270-6777 Washington, DC 4:47 • '4;46 4:48 L expires January 31, 1995 VISITOR, December 1, 1994 23

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ur world is tumbling toward the end of a Readers will be startled at the plainness of scrip- millennium and the great question Is what tural predictions, roused by the teed next? Are these the very last days? White and other Adventist pioneers, a In Even at the Door G. Edward Reid presents over- to see how completely world conditions in whelming evidence that we are the generation that that these are the final days. And above will see the actual, literal second coming of Christ find encouragement in preparing for th In the clouds of heaven. spectacular event In history. Paper 250 pages

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