Joy of Service

June 2016

Volunteers and the Joy of Service

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Prayer – A Game Changer

I’d like to introduce L’Tonya Jackson, a strong prayer warrior of the Gethsemane Church in Raleigh, N.C., and an account manager for UPS (United Parcel Service). Please read about her powerful journey through prayer. –RCS

I know that you’ve heard the phrase, “Prayer changes things.” Some might even feel that it is just a cliché. A cliché is a phrase or opinion, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse. The truth of the matter is that as long as God is still God and is in the prayer-answering business, situations and circumstances change as a result of prayer. I’m able to express this with conviction, not just because of something I’ve heard, but because of personal experiences time after time. Prayer has changed the direction of my life on many occasions. There were times when life events seemed just too much to bear. I’m sharing my story in hopes that others may realize that they are not alone in their trials of life. Some of my life events included marriage; holding things together while my spouse was deployed; divorce; single parenting and all that comes with it; pressures on the job; financial struggles; caring for a parent and grandparents; death of grandparents, father, and stepfather; and household and church responsibilities. The list of life events , D.Min., Ph.D. Ron C. Smith could go on and on. All the while I had my game face on for the public, pretending that every- President of the Southern thing was okay. After all, I had two little ones depending on me to hold it together. Union Conference I was broken, frustrated, discouraged, depressed, angry, overwhelmed, embarrassed, afraid, and confused. Prayer was the only thing that provided hope in seemingly hopeless situations. Every time I thought I was about to go under, God heard my prayers and things changed. As a result of answered prayers, I’m still standing, and you can as well. He has proven His faithfulness. He has been Jehovah Jireh, my Provider. Just when I needed Him most, He was always there. Psalms 46:1 states, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” He has never failed me in my times of trouble, and I give Him all the praise. 1 Thessalonians 5:17, instructs to “Pray without ceasing.” It was not just my prayers alone that got me through those rough times. It was also the prayers of a special prayer warrior and my prayer partners. My prayer partners and I pray every morning at 5 a.m. during the week, and at 6:30 a.m. on the weekend. This prayer circle has been in existence for well over 30 years. I joined the group about 11 years ago. Prayer has been a game changer in my life. This support system lifted me up when I was down and prayed me through, surrounding me with love, laughter, and words of wisdom. Collectively, we study and share testimonies. We’ve seen what God can do for others through prayer and fasting. The praise reports are numerous. It is an honor to go before the Lord in prayer, standing in the gap, and interceding for others. And, then we wait assuredly, knowing that God will show up and show out. I’ve learned that every struggle, every trial, every setback that you experience in life is for the Guest Editorial building of your character, and every answered prayer is for God’s glory. I’ve also learned the L’Tonya M. Jackson more faith that you have, the more prayers will be answered. I know that with my own strength or knowledge, I can’t accomplish anything. But, Philippians 4:13 reminds me that, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Jeremiah 32:17 reminds me that there is nothing too hard for God. By God’s grace and help, I’ve raised two children alone for the last 11 years. My youngest is a freshman in high school, and my oldest is a graduating senior headed to college. To God be the glory, great things He has done. Because of Christ, my game face now is one of peace and confidence, making me more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Prayer changes your sorrow into joy, brings healing to your sickness, and mends your broken heart. It lifts the weight of your burdens, and it moves mountains. Don’t give up. Mustard-seed faith and prayer packs a powerful punch! If you’re looking for a game changer in life, prayer is the key. As cliché as it may sound, prayer changes things! –LMJ

I solicit the prayers of our constituent readership for the many prayer warriors/prayer groups who intentionally intercede, not only for their own issues, but also for the challenging circumstances that so many of us face as we seek to run this Christian race. Thank you for your partner- ship in prayer. –RCS

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Volunteers and the Joy of Service by Amireh al-haddad

ACS Disaster Response volunteers work at the Alabama tornado warehouse donation center.

inston Churchill said it arena, Adventists are widely recognized shade of yellow — an identifying marker best: “We make a living by as the “go to” people for warehouse distri- for those volunteers. what we get, but we make bution. While we as an organization have As we examine the different ways Wa life by what we give.” this wonderful reputation in disaster re- people volunteer, we cannot leave out When I was first asked to focus on a sponse, the truth is that this service could the role of volunteers at church. Volun- feature about volunteerism, my mind im- not run without the hundreds of volunteers teers are what moves a church. Think mediately went to Adventist Community who show up after disasters to help sort about all the volunteer hours expended Services and the disaster response work and unload trucks full of needed supplies. each week just to get through a single that the Seventh-day Adventist Church In those times of need, people look for in- Sabbath morning. Your Sabbath School excels at doing. In the disaster response dividuals wearing a fantastically hideous teachers, the church treasurer, deacons

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but they are, and the number of man hours they donate is incredible. They all Things you share their special skills by doing something they love without payment or re- can do as a muneration. You don’t have to be rich, you don’t volunteer: have to be smart, you don’t have to know how to drive a car or even read. You can be young or old or somewhere in between. You can be in a wheelchair. You • Volunteer with Adventist can be shy. You may be someone who Community Services (at has 18 skills or no skills. But, as a volun- your local church) teer, you need to be someone who cares. • Rake leaves As a volunteer, you need to be someone • Shovel snow A volunteer logs donated items at a who wants to make a difference. disaster warehouse. • Teach a computer skill A volunteer has to have a willing • Participate in a community heart. Ellen White summarizes the pay- clean-up day and deaconess, the pianist, special mu- off for teaching children to sacrifice and • Serve a meal (volunteer at a sic, greeters, even the potluck coordina- engage in service for others when she local soup kitchen) tor are all volunteers. Let’s not forget to says they will “find joy in service…” • Become a mentor mention the work of our young people Child Guidance, page 36. Whether you • Read to someone (volunteer in terms of the service and volunteer are a natural-born volunteer or someone at your local library) hours they put in. Pathfinders are one of who has had volunteerism instilled in • Teach the Teens Sabbath the largest groups of volunteers in the them over time, volunteers help out be- School class Church, and the service they give to the cause they have a passion for either the • Sing to someone (volunteer community always matters. All these work or the cause. at a nursing home) volunteers give of their time and talents, When it comes to volunteering, most • Volunteer to go on a and very often of their own resources to organizations have the same attitude that mission trip with Marantha do a job well. We don’t normally think God has. God isn’t worried about your Volunteers International of local church leadership as volunteers, abilities; He is more interested in your

Traits you need as a volunteer:

• Integrity • Flexibility • Creativity • Professionalism • Team Player • Self-Starter • Emphapthic • Dependability • Openness • Humility • Patience • Love

Volunteers are recognized by Hamilton and Bradley counties and TEMA.

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Vounteers from the North Ashville Church feed the homeless. Before you

volunteer, availability. You just have to be avail- ing of Sabbath rest. More often than not, able and show up, let someone know, we as a people lose out on opportunities ask yourself “here am I...” Volunteers need to have a to engage in friendship evangelism and desire to make a difference. But, a will- witness because we don’t want to break some basic ing heart is not the only character trait the rules of Sabbath. We forget to look questions: you will find in volunteers. Integrity is to Jesus as our example and realize that vital to the process of volunteering. As it is perfectly acceptable to “do good” on a volunteer you will be trusted with the the Sabbath. • What are my interests? resources of the organization. Therefore, Perhaps you need a challenge to try • What kind of work do I your integrity is fundamental to the way something new and different. Volunteer enjoy doing? the ministry/cause is viewed and re- for something you’ve never done before. • What skills do I have? spected in your community. While volunteers receive no remu- • What is my overall There are other venues for volunteer- neration for the job they do, that doesn’t flexibiity or tolerance for ing, not just with Adventist Community mean there aren’t big pay-offs. It may be different things/ideas? Services or in your local church setting. in doing a job well, meeting new and dif- • How much time do I have? • How long can I volunteer? Volunteering in your local community is ferent types of individuals, or sometimes Short-term/long term/ also of vital importance. It gets us out to it’s in gaining new skill sets. Volunteer- seasonal/just once? meet people and be known by others in ing can often lead to positive careers • Can I afford to volunteer? our community. As Adventists we often changes. In addition, there are also ac- Will there be travel or insulate ourselves from other protestant tual health benefits to volunteering. Did other expenses I might Americans simply because, we have you know that individuals who volunteer incur? “the truth,” and they ... drink coffee. report better mental health? That’s right. • Will I have to fill the role as Another problem that Adventists face Volunteering helps raise those feel-good a leader or a follower when in volunteering can be the legalistic ap- endorphin levels, and even contributes I volunteer? proach to Sabbath, and the limited bless- to better physical health by getting you

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Volunteering Pay-Offs Are Big

• Learn a new skill • Enhance skills you already possess • Build confidence • Discover something new about yourself or others • Connect to your community/ church • Meet new people/make new friends • Expand your horizons on how other people learn/ live/love

Volunteer donates hair for “Locks of Love.”

out and moving. 1 Corinthians 13 speaks about love and the characteristics of love. But, it could just as easily be speaking about volunteering. Volunteerism is a giving of one’s self. Volunteerism is love. It does not hold prejudice, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily discouraged, it keeps no record of wrongs. Vol- unteerism does not delight in laziness, but rejoices in making changes, even

s small ones. Volunteers seek out those in need, are conscious of community, work with humility and integrity, always hope, always persevere. Go find some joy. Go volunteer!

Amireh Al-Haddad is the director

Photo By: Briana R ichard By: Photo of public affairs and religious liberty, These children love to color and show their parents their talents. One Sabbath each Adventist Community Services, and di- month, the Knoxville First congregation’s juniors, earliteen, and youth Sabbath saster response at the Southern Union in School classes volunteer in the poorest inner-city neighborhood in Knoxville at an Norcross, Georgia. event called Pancakes and Crafts. They are connecting and making a difference where they are. These Sabbath School volunteers serve breakfast, sing songs, make crafts, and play games in this inner-city neighborhood.

June 2016 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 7 stewardshipfeature Treasures in Heaven

by mariel lombardi

As Miguel looked at the forms, he thought he would probably find other opportunities to help another church once he moved. On the other hand, he had already committed, and the church was counting on him. He did not want to let them down. Finally, he decided to place his finances in God’s hands. He thanked the new company for the opportunity that was presented to him, but without any doubt or remorse, he turned the job offer down. Miguel Verdecia-Lara stands with his family. Shortly thereafter, Miguel received an- iguel Verdecia-Lara arrived to the fill out on a Saturday after sunset. other offer — this time with more than United States from Cuba in 2012. Earlier that afternoon, Miguel had par- $19 per hour salary, and without having MHe had the dream to achieve fi- ticipated in a meeting with the pastor and to move to another state. For him it was a nancial stability, and the essential things a group of people. They were drawing up sign of the great goodness that God has for that he had often been deprived of in his plans for missionary work. Before know- His children. As if this was not enough, his homeland. He felt very happy when he got ing about this new job, Miguel had com- wages were increased three times during his first job that paid $12 per hour. How- mitted to a project and was excited about that year. On the occasion of each increase, ever, soon he realized that this money was it. Now, having to move to another state he donated the money to support the com- insufficient to achieve independence. He would mean that he could not lend his sup- pletion of construction of the temple. needed a vehicle, which would include port. At sunset, after the meetings were Miguel and his wife, Beatriz, have the monthly payments and insurance, and over, the gentleman who offered the job certainty that every time they give their these expenses would consume much of brought the forms to Miguel as promised. time or money to God’s cause, it’s like his paycheck. As Miguel sat in front of the forms with lending or making a deposit in the heaven- As an important part of his new life in his pen in hand, he felt sad to leave every- ly bank, whose Owner always returns with this country, Miguel decided to attend the thing behind. He began to align his prior- great interest. Atlanta First Hispanic Church, Tucker, ities and have doubts about the new posi- Ga. Immediately he was involved in many tion. However, he had to make a decision. activities, and was excited about the out- While he needed the money they promised reach plans he was working with. A group him, in his mind he echoed the story of the Mariel Lombardi is of members offered their home to host a people of Israel in the days of the prophet the SURF customer house church, and Miguel promised to Haggai. They were concerned about hav- service and accounts participate. ing material goods, while God’s house was manager at the South- Soon he had the joy of receiving a new deserted. The Lord called them to collab- ern Union. job offer. His salary would increase to $19 orate in building the temple. He reminded per hour, which at the end of the month them that silver and gold come from Him, translated into a significant percentage in- and told them not to fear, that He would Share your 300-word stewardship story crease. This work involved moving to an- be faithful to the covenant He made with about how God has blessed you with the other state. The person who offered the job them out of Egypt, and His Spirit would Southern Tidings readership. Email it to agreed to give him the forms he needed to always accompany them (Haggai 1 and 2). [email protected].

8 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016 georgiacumberlandfeature 71.5 Magazine Created for Youth by Youth/Young Adults o n g o n g ly L y Em i ly ly L y Em i ly i d e b e p rov Imag By: Photo i d e b e p rov Imag By: Photo This is the premiere issue of 71.5 magazine, created by young adults for young A profile of a student at Atlanta Ad- adults, with editor Emily Long. The new magazine is sponsored by the Geor- ventist Academy in Duluth, Georgia, is gia-Cumberland and Southern Union Youth Ministries departments. featured in the new 71.5 magazine.

by Emily Long and Tamara Wolcott Fisher

ast month, new magazines hit the determined to use her talents for God. Long met Don Keele Jr., associate youth/ shelf. But, unlike those magazines, She went to Southern Adventist Univer- young adult director at Georgia-Cumber- L71.5, a new Seventh-day Adventist sity, earned a degree in art with a minor land Conference, and they partnered on youth magazine, will turn the magazine in graphic design, and began her career in 71.5. The first issue was slated for mid- model on its head. This magazine will publishing. Upon graduating from South- May. The magazine that God put in the be written, photographed, and illustrated ern, she got her first job at the Chattanoo- mind of the unlikeliest person, is a reality. by youth and young adults, for youth and ga Times Free Press, where she eventually Based on the model of a student news- young adults. worked in their custom publications divi- paper, 71.5 is a lifestyle magazine. Each is- 71.5, named for Psalms 71:5, “For You are sion as senior designer for Chatter mag- sue will have a theme and features. There my hope. O Lord GOD, You are my confi- azine. Later she got a job at CMC Publi- are pages with photos of students in social dence from my youth,” began in an unlikely cations working with the area of design settings, art pages, a pastor Q&A, health place. Emily Long, lifelong Adventist and and creative for HealthScope® and City- and wellness, and relationship columns. daughter of then-pastor José Pérez, wasn’t Scope® magazines, along with Business 71.5 magazine needs writers, photog- great at school. “Math, science, and gym Trend magazine, and the Chattanooga raphers, artists, and illustrators. Art sub- were never what I would call my thing. I Resource and Relocation Guide®. missions, fine art photography, poetry, and was more creative. I loved writing, got As A serious health crisis in 2015 remind- digital illustrations are accepted through- and Bs in English, and I loved art.” ed her of her real calling. Long was diag- out the year. They also need photos of At her senior review, Long saw a maga- nnosed with ovarian cancer. The day be- young adults hanging out, volunteering, zine. She explains that she attended public fore Long’s surgery, her physician called and at church and school events. They school and her opinions were different. The to cancel saying “the cells were, miracu- are establishing social media to publish typical Adventist publications didn’t speak lously, more benign than was previously tweets, Instagram photos, and Facebook to her. She needed something more artistic, thought.” “God curing me of cancer gave a posts. visual, and “cool” to share with friends. renewed zeal for His work!” she says. Please send questions to 715magazine@ Long, the art kid, the average student, Through providential circumstance, gmail.com.

JUNE 2016 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 9 Leaders break ground on Southern’s new Bietz Center for Student Life We believe! after the campaign’s public launch. Southern announces $50 million Campaign for Excellence in Faith and Learning, the largest single fundraising effort ever undertaken by the University.

by lucas patterson

outhern publicly announced the an excellent framework for evaluating the Campaign for Excellence in Faith needs of Southern and its growing campus and Learning on April 28, 2016, at with students from all 50 states and more S Southern’s concern for student well-be- the end of President Gordon Bietz’s legacy than 30 countries. ing is deeply integrated within all areas celebration event in Iles P.E. Center. “If you look at where Southern is today of the campaign, from endowed schol- Components of its $50 million goal — compared to where it was 10 years ago, arships to the increased greening of campus and all aspects in-between. nearly triple the amount of any previous and if you take a look at where it could be campus campaign — include construction 10 years from now, raising $50 million is of a new student center and other facility exactly what this organization needs to do improvements, increased endowments for to continue to attract and promote Adven- scholarships and research, the continued tist Christian education,” Shaw said. greening of campus, and annual giving. After witnessing the support of initial Nearly $32 million in cash and pledges has donors, Southern’s Board of Trustees vot- already been raised during the campaign’s ed this past February to finalize the cam- leadership phase, which quietly began in paign goal of $50 million, and fine-tune 2013. the ideas originally envisioned. University Terry Shaw, executive vice president leadership is moving forward in confi- for Adventist Health System (AHS), is a dence that this plan addresses Southern’s Board of Trustees member and co-chair needs in a timely and cost-effective man- for the Campaign Steering Committee. ner, allowing for the greatest benefit to The transcendent leadership of former His experience with AHS, which serves students. president Gordon Bietz, D.Min., seen here at his retirement event which also nearly five million patients annually at “The Campaign for Excellence in Faith served to launch the campaign, posi- 46 hospitals across the country, provides and Learning is mission-centered, and tioned Southern well for future growth.

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therefore student-centered; our plans and needs flow from that,” said Chris McKee, trustee and campaign co-chair.

Student Center The legacy event and campaign’s public launch have been strongly connected since 2015, when Bietz announced his pending retirement, and made known a strong desire to witness the student center’s ground- breaking before he left office. Bietz was completely unaware plans were in the Campaign works to name it after him. An early artist’s concept of the Bietz Center for Student Life, which will be “I managed to hold my emotions in located between McKee Library and Steering check fairly well until hearing the student Hickman Science Center center announcement, and seeing a rendi- Committee tion of the building,” Bietz said. increase. Southern hopes to exceed fund- The Bietz Center for Student Life, pro- raising expectations for this area of the Southern’s Campaign Steering jected to open in fall 2018, will be locat- campaign, and significantly impact stu- Committee is a driving force behind the University’s march toward $50 ed between McKee Library and Hickman dents like Gina Campos, a junior liberal million; more than $30 million was Science Center. Herin Hall’s layout and arts education major, for years to come. raised with its assistance during age make the empty structure unsuitable Campos took a big step of faith when the private leadership phase of this for remodeling; its removal facilitates this coming to Southern. She packed up and campaign. Committee members new construction, estimated at more than drove to Tennessee without having even participate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of po- 40,000 square feet and costing $13 mil- arranged for housing. She strongly felt tential donors through the devel- lion. Interior plans include considerable God was calling her to Collegedale, and opment of several specialty groups amounts of flex space for student organi- worked both on and off campus to help (medical professionals, alumni, and zations to plan activities, and LifeGroups cover expenses. But, a few semesters later employees). To support Southern’s to meet for devotional gatherings. finances appeared to become a problem, campaign by working alongside them in a similar role, please call “Flexible space” may not initially sound and she made the difficult decision that at 423-236-2829. like a transformative feature for a new the end of the year she would go elsewhere building, but it invites community — a to complete her education. Not long after Chris McKee, co-chair critical component of the “Southern Ex- that she received some unexpected news Terry Shaw, co-chair perience.” Senior theology major Andrew while studying in Summerour Hall, home John Boskind Randy Craven Ashley didn’t have many friends when to the School of Education and Psycholo- Ken DeFoor he first came to Southern. It was when he gy. Franklin Farrow started attending LifeGroups (small-group “I got an email telling me I was award- Randy Fowler Bible studies where students come togeth- ed Southern’s Passing the Torch Scholar- Heather Hilliard er in a safe place to share and grow each ship, which is based on the dedication you Lisa McCluskey Barbara McKinney week) that things began to change. put into going out and meeting students,” James Ray McKinney “I’ve made lifetime relationships, and Campos said. “Having more financial as- Jacob Metzner have also fallen in love with Jesus Christ sistance for our school would be helpful Mark Schiefer as a result of the community here at South- for students who want to have this op- Ron C. Smith ern,” Ashley said. portunity, and are willing to work really hard!” Endowments Southern’s campaign was launched God has already blessed this campaign If the Bietz Center for Student Life is because hundreds of new students like in amazing ways while touching hearts to Southern’s brick-and-mortar centerpiece Campos and Ashley come to campus give generously. To reach the remaining of this campaign, endowments are its less each fall with the same unspoken need: a goal will require a deep and continuing obvious but equally critical counterpart. In transformational experience. Careers are commitment from alumni, employees, order to continue providing the Southern being shaped, and lives are being forever and friends. For more information, or to Experience, endowment funds for schol- changed as a result of Southern’s educa- donate toward the Campaign for Excel- arships, faculty research, departmental tional and spiritual work shaping tomor- lence in Faith and Learning, visit southern. lectureships, and mission endeavors must row’s leaders. edu/webelieve or call 423-236-2829.

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ADU Occupational Therapy Students Bring Joy to Local Cancer Patients

ADU occupational therapy student Kelly Wolfgram provides a ADU students spent the day pampering patients fighting relaxing hand massage to a local woman battling cancer. cancer, while helping them build a lasting support system.

t is one of the most powerful words you this research, and to use their capstone proj- beneficial to their healing,” says Jesse Fish- can hear, strong enough to change you in ect to serve a local community of oncology er, ADU occupational therapy student. Ian instant, and send you into the toughest patients. With the guidance of their faculty Sometimes it is easy to forget that the lit- battle of your life. Cancer: When a doctor advisor, Ron Carson, OTR, they were part- tle things can make a difference, especially says the word, patients are often left feel- nered with a nurse navigator from Florida when battling cancer. These four ADU oc- ing lost, afraid, and far removed from the Hospital Deland Cancer Institute to provide cupational therapy students saw an oppor- life they were happily living just seconds a stress-free day of pampering for women tunity to utilize their unique skills to bring before. During this time of uncertainty, undergoing cancer treatment. joy to these women, and to not only take the support and compassion of others is With the intention of not only engaging them away from their fears for a few hours, crucial to recovery. the women in a supportive social situation, but to encourage them to build a lasting With cancer being diagnosed at a high- but also involving them in exploring new support system that can help them in their er rate than ever before, advancements in ways to de-stress, the students chose to fight against cancer. treatment have been made to help patients provide hand massages, nail care, coloring, “We hope the results of Jesse, Aman- live significantly longer and more fulfilling jewelry making, and crocheting at the event. da, Katelyn, and Kelly’s efforts will make lives. Among these advancements is the “It was extremely meaningful to see a difference in the lives of the women they incorporation of occupational therapy to these eight extraordinary women leave touched. We are always proud to see our stu- help those affected by cancer stay positive, their cares and worries behind, and engage dents impacting our community in such a pos- develop a strong support system, and start in a therapeutic day of pampering. Seeing itive way, and it is our hope that there will be enjoying life in the moment. them smile made our project that much more opportunities for our students to create “Research has shown that a positive at- more worthwhile,” explains Kelly Wolf- customized events in the future,” states Ron titude can help shorten hospital stays and gram, ADU occupational therapy student. Carson, OTD, MHS, assistant professor for increase survival rates for patients. That is Throughout the event, the women began ADU’s Occupational Therapy Department. why we decided to take action and use our to open up and share their common strug- Adventist University of Health Scienc- occupational therapy skills to do just that,” gles, and started to form a friendship over es’ mission is to live the healing values of states Amanda Kane, ADU occupational the battle they are each fighting. The ADU Christ, and students like these exemplify therapy student. students worked with each patient, both in- what it means to be a healthcare worker Four Adventist University of Health Sci- dividually and in a group setting, allowing caring for the whole person. ences occupational therapy students who for a day customized to their own liking. have all been touched by cancer, Jesse “Probably the best thing that came out of BY MEGHAN BRESCHER, JESSE FISHER, AMANDA KANE, KATELYN RUPPERT, AND Fisher, Amanda Kane, Katelyn Ruppert, this event was seeing these women become KELLY WOLFGRAM and Kelly Wolfgram, decided to focus on friends, and build a support system that is

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District Churches Make Goals for Souls

New Life and Johnston churches district basketball team

he New Life Church in Aiken, S.C., more about Jesus through Bible study and renamed to Alice Slater Youth Federation and the Johnston Church in John- church attendance. They are motivated to in 1956. Later, the church’s athletic bas- Tston, S.C., combined their efforts in develop their spiritual, physical, and men- ketball program was born and named after winning souls through the sport of basket- tal potential to the fullest. Character is built Slater. It requires that all players who aren’t ball. The basketball program in this area through good sportsmanship, and the team Adventist be enrolled in the Real Truth Bi- was revived by Dennis Newbill, elder, in members prepare to be witnesses for Christ ble study. 1999 when his family moved from Jack- through sharing, supporting each other, This program has proven to be successful sonville, Fla., to Aiken. and working together. While the members through the years. Robert Green Jr. was led The two churches came together when enjoy the game of basketball, they are also to give himself totally to Christ as a result the current pastor, Robert Green Jr., arrived fully involved in outreach ministry, which of becoming a member of a Seventh-day in 2014. Although Newbill passed away includes visiting nursing homes and hospi- Adventist basketball team as a teenager in in November of 2014, the women’s team tals, serving food to the homeless, and tract Hemingway, S.C. He continues to have a went on to win the South Carolina state and ministry. Of significant importance are the burden to win others to Christ through this South Atlantic Conference division cham- Real Truth Bible study guides which are much-loved sport. pionships in 2015. The winning trophy was given to all players who are not Adventist Adventist Youth Society leader Terry presented to New Life, and is displayed at to help them gain a better understanding of Perry is an active participant on the men’s the church as a testament to Newbill’s love biblical truths. team, and is the coleader with Adrian for young people, the game of basketball, This Bible study ministry for young peo- Green for the Friday evening Bible study. and preaching God’s Word. The boys’ team ple was started by Alice P. Slater, a charter They alternate locations for this weekly and the men’s team both placed third in the member of St. Mark Church. She had a event, which often has up to 20 young peo- state. special love and dedication for young people (mostly not Adventist) studying God’s The members will continue the basket- ple. Each summer she opened her home to Word. As a result, three young people have ball program this year and will add a pee- student literature evangelists to earn mon- given their hearts to the Lord. God is tru- wee team. An open invitation encourages ey for school. She was also known for her ly blessing this district, and the members the young people and neighborhood youth warm hospitality, and served as host to sev- solicit your prayers as they endeavor to to join the program, especially those who eral Conference workers and ministers for spread the message of Christ to many. may not get an opportunity to play for many years. In honor of her service, com- their school. Those who are not Adventist passion, and burden for young people, the BY LILLIE NEWBILL AND ROBERT GREEN JR. team members are encouraged to learn Youth Federation of South Carolina was

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Myanmar Group Achieves Company Status hen the Myanmar group in Char- lotte, N.C., signed their charter a rp ente r a rp ente r Won February 27, 2016, to become a rp ente r a company of the Carolina Conference, the ceremony was more than just the next step ecca C : Re b ecca ecca C : Re b ecca ecca C : Re b ecca y y in the process of becoming a church. It was a y symbol of brotherhood — a coming-together Photo B Photo Photo B Photo of people groups who grew up enemies, but B Photo are now united in Christian love, fellowship, Gary Moyer, Carolina Myanmar Church mem- and evangelistic fervor. vice-president of administra- bers sign the company tion and secretariat, preach- manifesto. Before immigrating to the United States, es with an interpreter. most of the members of this congregation lived in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Ac- ventist message. on one income. Therefore, many ministries cording to the Oxford Burma Alliance, there Richard Hambley, head elder and leader of have developed in the Myanmar Company are more than 135 different ethnic groups in the Myanmar Company, is an American who because of the needs that arise in this inte- Myanmar, each with its own history, culture, felt called to help develop this church plant, gration process. They provide counseling, and language. The majority Burman (Bamar) composed mainly of the Karen and Zomi transportation to appointments, driving les- ethnic group makes up about two-thirds of ethnic groups (although there are eight differ- sons, food, and clothing distribution from the population, and controls the military and ent language groups represented, including their “Care Closet”; explain legal and med- the government. The minority ethnic nation- Burmese, Thai, Motu, Tagalog, Vietnamese, ical documents that they receive; and assist alities, making up the remaining one-third, and English). He explains, “When we first them with negotiating purchases of homes live mainly in the resource-rich border areas started, they did not mingle together. When and cars. “Our philosophy is to meet the and hills of Burma, although many have been the Zomis had a birthday party, they did not physical as well as the spiritual needs of our forcibly removed from their homes by the invite the Karen, and vice-versa. They would members,” Hambley explained. military-backed government as it confiscates even sit on opposite sides of the congrega- Gary Moyer, Carolina Conference vice land for development projects and resource tion. Now, over the past two years, we’ve president for administration, officiated the exploitation. Other forms of persecution seen them come together here at church, and signing of the charter, and shared the morn- from the government are also common, such also outside of church.” ing message. He and Ryan Ashlock, pastor as arming one group to fight another, forc- When they first arrive in the United States, of the Charlotte University Church, who ing them into work so heavy they often die the government provides eight months of sponsors the Myanmar church plant, both from exhaustion and malnutrition, or killing support; however, if they get a job with- expressed their gratitude to the Lord for giv- them outright. As a result, millions of people in that timeframe, they lose those benefits. ing these people an united purpose. It is easy from these minority groups have become in- Additionally, after one year, each person is to see the Lord working in this new company ternally displaced people (IDPs), or refugees responsible to pay back $1,000 of the mon- of believers, and though there is a long road in other countries such as Thailand and Ma- ey they’ve received. They are just learning ahead, they are looking forward to traveling laysia. In these refugee camps, in schools the the English language, so jobs are limited it together. Adventist Church has established, are where and don’t pay enough to live on. Childcare BY Rebecca carpenter many of them learn about Jesus and the Ad- is cost-prohibitive, so many families exist Carolina Holds Conference-wide Adventurer Fun Day total of 43 Adventurer clubs from all on Sunday, April 10, 2016, for the 26th an- “This was the largest group that we’ve ev- across the Carolina Conference de- nual Adventurer Fun Day. There were more er had,” said Stanley Knight, youth director Ascended upon Nosoca Pines Ranch than 1,000 in attendance. for the Carolina Conference.

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Those who came down the night before were blessed to experience what life was like before electricity. Trees took out the power : y tne y H e r od lines during the night, but right before the tne y H e r od tne y H e r od ou r festivities were to commence on Sunday ou r ou r : C : C C Photo B Photo y morning, the power came surging back. y Kicking off the day’s activities, the clubs Carolina Conference Adventurer Clubs aligned themselves for a parade, complete listen to William Miller, portrayed by Paul Photo B Photo Photo B Photo with costumes and even a few floats, and Kelley, member of the Winston Salem Church, as he tells the attendees about traveled from the cafeteria to the gym. his studies of the cleansing of the temple. The theme this year was “Back to the Fu- Henry Johnson, ture with Jesus,” and the activities focused Even at this young age it’s important that pastor, dressed as a WWI soldier, around the Great Controversy. Each station children know about the events at the end of speaks to the taught the children about end-time events time, and that, although there are struggles Adventurer Clubs through informative presentations and fun yet to come, there is nothing to fear because An Adventurer about “Wars obstacles to navigate, starting with “Signs Christ will be victorious. goes through the and Rumors of obstacle maze of Wars,” and being in the Heavens,” and ending with “Wars and BY COURTNEY HEROD the destruction of prepared for the Rumors of Wars.” Jerusalem. end of time. Highpoint Church Members Partner with Community Organizations tne y H e r od tne y H e r od ou r ou r nte y H e od ou r : C : C : C y y y Photo B Photo B Photo B Photo Recipients register and sign up for the Brenda Vass, N.C. MedAssist, with Lau- Personal shoppers fill the orders for medications they need. rentiu Serban, Highpoint pastor over-the-counter medications.

ommunity services projects extend booth,” he continued. “Jo (Josephine) Wil- quested medications. On the way out, there past the walls of High Point Church, liams, our community services director, is were various drug store items available. In CHigh Point, N.C. On April 1, 2016, at the heart of this outreach.” addition, the High Point Church food pantry the church members partnered for the sec- In an old shopping mall now owned by was also on hand distributing much-needed ond time with the School of Pharmacy at the college, an empty department store was goods. High Point College, the Triad Food Pantry, transformed into a makeshift distribution On a smaller scale, the church’s commu- and a non-profit organization, North - Car center. The doors opened around eight in nity services team provides a similar ser- olina MedAssist based in Charlotte, N.C., the morning with a line of people around vice on a weekly basis through their food to provide over-the-counter medications to the building. Volunteers greeted them at the pantry. The church members plan to contin- those in the community who could not af- door and guided them to each station. Upon ue both of these important ministries, with ford to purchase them. registration, each person was given a num- the hope that meeting the physical needs of “We were prepared for 2,000 community ber and a list of available medications. They their community will also invite them into a members to come,” said Laurentiu Serban, could select up to eight on the list. saving relationship with Jesus. pastor of High Point Church. “We had over Once their number was called, they 20 of our church members volunteer for the would proceed to the next station, where BY COURTNEY HEROD day at the different stations and a prayer a personal shopper would retrieve their re-

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Tampa Bay Area Adventurer Clubs Receive, Donate Gift of 30 Bikes any) Rod r iguez and Phili p H a rr is Photo By: Joevanette ( V Joevanette By: Photo

Bike recipients wear happy smiles. Their mother is a single mom who felt especially blessed because of this gift.

Receiving 30 donated bicycles at the epresentatives from the Nation- Fla., Adventurer Club, and Joevanette presentation were Joevanette (Vany) al Hockey League’s Tampa Bay (Vany) Rodriguez, Adventurers North Rodriguez, Florida Conference Adventurer RLightning and Onbikes of Tampa, Zone B Spanish administrator. The pre- North Zone B Spanish administrator; Fla., presented 30 Adventurer-size bicy- sentation was made in Thunder Alley, the Philip Harris, assistant director of the St. Petersburg Adventurer Club; and Eli, cles on March 28, 2016, to Philip Harris, main entrance to Amalie Arena, short- son of Philip Harris, who represented assistant director of the St. Petersburg, ly before the Lightning’s evening game Adventurer children.

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Pathfinders and Adventurers visited firefighters to offer prayer. Adventurers collected toiletry items to fill bags for homeless people in Tampa, Fla.

against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Local clubs kept some of the bikes Previously, club members collected toi- “We believe sports and an active life- to benefit children who volunteered for letry items to place in backpacks for the style can play an important role in a Global Youth Day; however, two-thirds homeless, and prepared food on site to child’s life, helping them to become of the bikes were donated to Loaves and feed them on Global Youth Day. In every healthy, self-assured, and dynamic future Fishes, a nonprofit charity that serves low street location, Pathfinders and Adventur- leaders,” said Kasey Smith, senior direc- income and homeless people. ers prayed and talked with people, while tor of community relations for the Tampa The opportunity to receive the bikes re- also distributing tracts and books. Bay Lightning. sulted from a story written by Rodriguez “We were called to serve,” says The bikes were designated for children detailing how 156 children from nine Rodriguez. “So, on Global Youth Day, in need or deserving. “This is where the Pathfinder clubs and four Adventurer with the donations received, we were able fun part began — contacting our partici- clubs in the Tampa Bay area donated their to give back to those in need.” pating clubs and entities between Tampa time and efforts during Global Youth Day

and Orlando,” said Rodriguez after the to feed the homeless and visit a senior citi- BY Joevanette (Vany) Rodriguez presentation of the 30 bikes. zen home, a police station, and fire station.

Southern Union President Preaches the Word

on Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., presi- program in West Palm Beach, 82 new dent of Southern Union Confer- members were baptized into the Adven- Rence, held an evangelistic series tist Church. in the West Palm Beach, Fla., area this Smith has served as Southern Union past March. Conference president since 2011. Smith, an evangelist at heart, “thrives on vehemently engaging and conducting BY Gladys Neigel

evangelistic meetings.” As a result of his r d Ken Fo By: Photo

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Weekend Training Fortifies Women to Lead amara Wolcott Fisher amara Wolcott Photo By: T By: Photo amara Wolcott Fisher amara Wolcott Jo Dubs, Georgia-Cumberland women’s/family life ministries director, speaks at the women’s leadership training at the Conference office this past March. Photo By: T By: Photo t the women’s ministries leader- be?” and “As a leader, do I value the input Donna Crandall (right), Conference ship seminar held the first week- of others?” In another presentation, “Are women’s/family life ministries secretary, greets women as they register for the Aend in March, approximately 90 You Sabotaging Your Ministry?” Dubs meetings. women met at the Conference office to challenged participants to evaluate and dis- better educate themselves to serve as lead- card ministry approaches that are no longer reach, and Bible study. The women also ers in a variety of roles. relevant. participated in team-building activities and Gladiola Griffin, who attended the Other events included a Friday night shared resources. Daramola said, “Out- “Equipping to Lead” event from Dalton, presentation on “Leadership Potential?” reach is the key. People see what we do, Ga., said, “I learned that I need to discover, by communication director Tamara Fisher, and it means so much more that what we dedicate, and develop my potential. I need who shared the need for a vision and lead- say. Our ladies in the church, community, to help others get to know their potential. ership assessment. and world are special and valuable, and to- I want to be able to give my gift to God.” Valerie Daramola, from the Atlanta gether we can fulfill our purpose.” Jo Dubs, director of women’s/family Southside Church, Jonesboro, Ga., espe- Cathy Shannon from Crossville, Tenn., life ministries for the Georgia-Cumberland cially enjoyed the ministry ideas discussed concluded, “I am encouraged .... You’ve Conference, presented the Sabbath mes- throughout the weekend: S’MORE (Single equipped us fully, and I’m sure that after sage. Her talk, “Becoming Great for God,” Moms of Real Excellence), the Egg Peo- I’ve spent time in a much-needed season of allowed time for participants to journal on ple (ministry to feed the homeless), God in prayer, God will empower me.” topics such as “What is the value in learn- Shoes (evangelism designed for women), ing more about who God created me to community services, women’s prison out- BY Tamara Wolcott Fisher

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Steve Green Performs at Dalton Church

he Dalton, Ga., Church was bless- uals have pre-registered to attend the ed to host recording artist Steve Voice of Prophecy production, Shadow TGreen on Sabbath, April 9, 2016. Empire, after attending the concert.” Green sang two songs during the 11 The evening was a wonderful musical a.m. worship service, and performed worship program praising God for His a full concert Sabbath evening. The great love for fallen humanity. Learning Tree Elementary School choir, Keila Pitman of Ellijay, Ga., summed led by director Niki Knowlton, joined up the evening best: “Thank you, Dal-

Green for three songs during the con- y Brent Good g e ton Church, for sponsoring this concert. cert. It was uplifting, and a little example of God truly blessed as guests arrived how wonderful it will be to praise Jesus from throughout the region. The church together for eternity!” and balcony were filled, and nearly 100 More photos and video are avail- additional people gathered in the gym to able on the Facebook pages of Dalton watch the concert on video feed. Church and the Learning Tree Elemen- The concert was designed to be an S u b mitted By: Photo tary School. event to reach out to those in the com- Steve Green plays the guitar with Dick Tunney on the accordion at the Dalton, munity who might not otherwise visit an Ga., Church on April 9, 2016. The chil- Adventist church. Chester Clark, Dalton dren’s choir was given the opportunity By Brent Goodge pastor, stated that “at least four individ- to perform with Green.

East Ridge Intentionally Does Church

s far as church business meet- sweeter when church members befriend and ings go, very little time was spent fellowship with guests during the meal. Aon “business” as the East Ridge Thornton expressed, “We are really good Church congregation gathered January 30, at being friendly to people when they come 2016. The majority of the meeting could be to our church; we aren’t too great at being summed up in one word — intentionality. At their friends.” Then he posed a critical ques- East Ridge, the church family is committed tion: “Can we continue inviting people in- to being intentional in its evangelism. This to our church and not invite them into our is precisely why East Ridge was established lives?” in 2009, and also explains the founding of “Am I willing to be a little inconve- South Bay, a new church plant that opened nienced?” Thornton asked. Jesus was. He last year. Under the direction of Ben Thorn- accepted the greatest inconvenience for our ton, elder for evangelism, the congregation sake’s. That is motivation enough for East was challenged to continually think evange- Ridge Church members. listically. The church business meeting was fol- The church experience begins in the park- lowed by a ministry fair, giving members ing lot. When rain is falling on a Sabbath and attendees the opportunity to get in- Jackson N aomi By: Photo morning, it creates a positive impression to volved in church life, and bring people the Sue Natzke cheerfully serves salad to be welcomed with an open umbrella. Visi- Good News of salvation. the guests. This is just an example of an intentional outreach that takes place at tors are set at ease when a greeter shares re- By Naomi Jackson the East Ridge Church in Tennessee. stroom locations. And, staying for potluck is

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Women Convene at Fort Walton Beach Church for Special Spiritual Weekend ecca G r ice Re b ecca By: Photo ecca G r ice Re b ecca By: Photo Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch served in the beautifully decorated fellowship hall. Khandie Waugh was the speaker for the worship service. he Fort Walton Beach Church was bath afternoon Bible study. Waugh grew up Church women’s ministries director, says, host to a district-wide women’s min- in Jamaica, and moved to the United States “Our vision for the Fort Walton Beach Tistries weekend, April 22-24, 2016. when she was in the fifth grade. She fell in Church women’s ministries is to support Friday evening women gathered in the love with God when she was a child, and the women of our congregation spiritual- sanctuary for a special Bible study which shared how He has been with her through- ly, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and reflected the theme of the weekend: “It’s out her life, bringing her through the trials physically. Our mission is to be witnesses All About Worship.” Many of the women of college, medical school, and residency. for Christ via community service activities in attendance were not members, but had She now serves as an active duty psychi- and evangelism outreach, and to model Je- been invited by women from the church. atrist in the United States Air Force. She sus Christ with one another through rela- God’s presence was felt as everyone read says, “More than being a psychiatrist and tionship building. Bible verses and discussed what worship a major in the Air Force, I am a child of the The event was organized by Hudson, meant to them. living King.” Waugh, and others on the women’s minis- Women from several other area church- At the end of the worship service, an altar tries committee. es attended the Sabbath activities. Sabbath call was made for those who desired bap- School began with a special presentation, tism, and two individuals came forward. “Timeline on Pioneer Women.” Ena Soto One was a guest who came with an Ad- and Mary Polanco directed the presenta- ventist friend who was visiting from out of tion, as women dressed in costumes repre- town. A delicious lunch followed, and then senting the characters they portrayed told a concert, Vespers, and another Bible study how God had led in times past. all put on by the women of the church. Sun- ecca G r ice Re b ecca By: Photo Khandie Waugh, assistant women’s day the women gathered at 6 a.m. to help Women from Fort Walton Beach Church ministries director at Fort Walton Beach with a community service outreach. This led out in the Sabbath School program. Church, spoke for the 11 a.m. worship hour, was followed by a 10:30 a.m. brunch. and also led the Friday evening and Sab- Kerriann Hudson, Fort Walton Beach BY REBECCA GRICE

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Janine Brunet Retires After 23 Years of Teaching at Mobile Junior Academy

anine Brunet is retiring after 36 Washington Adventist University). Brunet years working as an educator. Twen- has taught in Adventist education since Jty-three of those years have been graduating from college in 1972, and took spent teaching at Mobile Junior Academy a break from teaching to work in the alum- in Mobile, Ala. Wesley Gennick, princi- ni office of her college. While there she ob- pal, says, “It is with bittersweet emotions tained a second degree in office adminis- that we announce the retirement of Mrs. tration. The Brunets moved to Mobile in Brunet. For the last four years, I have had 1990 to be near her husband’s family. the pleasure to serve alongside her, and Molly Griffin, a second-grader in Bru- it has been a true joy and an inspiration net’s (Mrs. B) classroom, summed up to me personally as a new teacher in our what most students think about her, and Conference.” then read this message at Brunet’s retire- Brunet has touched the lives of many ment party at the Cody Road Church in people. She is described as a solid, depend- Mobile: “For the past two years that I have able teacher, and has given all she has to been in Mrs. B’s class, she has not just Janine Brunet holds a plaque thanking the mission of the school, and also the mis- taught us how to hold a pencil and how to her for her years of service. sion of the Church. She devotes most of write cursive, but she has taught us what her spare time to serving on church boards, love and kindness is. So, tonight, I want being the Sabbath School superintendent, to tell her ‘Thank you! And, I love you!’ and playing the piano for church services. And, I am sure that when you get to know She was born in Takoma Park, Md., her like I do, you will love her too.” and grew up in an Adventist family. She Janine is surrounded by present and obtained her elementary education de- BY Rebecca Grice former students. gree from Columbia Union College (now Campus Ministries Young Adults Join Pathfinders, Adventurers to Share Jesus he Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs ers, and more than willing to be in service along with the campus ministries of for Jesus. Tthe Auburn-Opelika Metro Church The group was welcomed by the resi- united to express their love for Jesus at the dents of the home. Several Bible verses Monarch Estates, an assisted living facili- were read, followed by a devotional read- ty in Auburn, Ala. Campus ministries is a ing and singing. Hearts were warmed as program for students who attend Auburn the youngsters shared a song known by all, University. Some are members of the Au- “Jesus Loves Me.” burn-Opelika Metro Church, and others The church leaders believe the children’s Youth enjoy sharing their love for Jesus are guests who have become a part of the trust in Jesus will grow by being a part of with others. church group. They study the Bible togeth- the missionary activities of the church, and er weekly, and participate in the church ser- by encouraging them to share their love for by Saundra Kromminga vices once a quarter. They are great lead- Jesus.

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“No Excuses!” Retreat Held for Young Adults

lenge this generation of young adults to become leaders of the Adventist Church. If there was ever a time for the young adults in the Church to step up and take the lead, it’s now. But, some may feel that they Young adults who attended the “No aren’t capable enough to do it. Whether it’s Excuses!” retreat at Indian Creek Camp because of youth, inexperience, or training, on April 22, 2016 the clarion call of Christ in the Great Com- mission allows for no excuses. by keynote speakers to look to God and Song service during worship Indian Creek Camp provided the ide- the power of His promises over trusting in al atmosphere for connecting with God, themselves. The breakout sessions offered ore than 70 young adults from with each other, and for personal reflec- various topics that both challenged and all over the Kentucky-Tennessee tion. The retreat began with a special meal equipped them to be better disciples. MConference met at Indian Creek and service to welcome the Sabbath. Ev- All in all, it was clear that this group of Camp for a retreat on April 22, 2016. The eryone was encouraged to meet someone young adults could no longer afford to wait theme of the retreat was “No Excuses!” new and serve one another. Opportunities on the sidelines to serve God. The time is Some may wonder why that theme was were given for exercise and rest, but most now. No excuses! chosen. The team of young adults from of the retreat was spent dispelling any ex- various churches who planned the retreat cuses to keep one from fully embracing the BY JON REMITERA wrestled in prayer as to how best to chal- call of God. The attendees were inspired Lexington Church Members Work for the Lord

exington, Ky., Church members began planning an evangelistic series, but they Ldid not have the $4,000 needed to fund the effort. The members worked quickly to raise the funds so that preparations for the series could move forward. With the funds raised, every detail of the New members at the Lexington, Ky., Church meetings was planned, and every needed position was filled. The members were ready to As a result of the meetings, there are 23 work for the Lord, and they prayed daily at 6 new members at Lexington who have made a.m. for the series for 80 days. the decision to follow Christ. Each new mem- Meetings were held five nights a week ber has a spiritual mentor who will help to with two sessions each, at 5:30 and 7 p.m. nurture them as they grow in their walk with The meetings were well attended, and at Jesus. There are also members who decided times there were more than 300 in atten- to renew their commitment to Christ through dance, leaving no room inside or in the park- re-baptism. The Lexington Church praises ing lot. On the first night of the series, there God for His blessings.

were 77 guests at the early session and 52 at BY PAVEL GOIA First night of the series at Lexington the second session. Church

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Glasgow Church Members Seek April Sages embers of the Glasgow, Ky., Church The meetings continued Friday and Satur- ings, April Tracy, said, “I am so thankful that gathered at the newly constructed day nights throughout the month of April. The everyone has come together as a team to sup- MHoliday Inn on Friday night, April format for each evening included two biblical port this effort.” 1, 2016. They were there with a purpose, messages with a short intermission between, The members understand the seriousness and even though it was April 1, their purpose during which refreshments were served. Ter- of the task at hand. Proverbs 11:30 admonish- wasn’t a joke. Rather it was just the opposite ry Carmichael, pastor, and Jim Pierce, head es, “...He that winneth souls is wise.” Having — the serious proclamation of God’s Three elder, teamed together to make the presenta- taken this thought to heart, the members are Angels’ Message to their city. tions using the ShareHim series. Local vocal- praying and expecting that, though the meet- Preparations and prayers prevailed, and ist Joy Borror provided special music each ings started on April Fools Day, some hearing opening night brought out a number of in- evening before the second message. God’s Word will turn out to be April sages. terested individuals. Only a few empty seats The meetings relocated to the church, and Though the work is no joke, it is a joy! remained as the evening began. The number though the attendance dropped, there were

of guests, 25, was greater than that of the several decisions for baptism and potentially BY TERESA CARMICHAEL members, 21. more to come. The coordinator for the meet- Prayer Ministries Team Holds Prayer Breakfast thought I knew all about prayer until your presentation ‘Prayer 101 and Prayer Min- Iistries.’” “Since I started prayer journaling and following a prayer format, my relationship with the Lord has grown in leaps and p hanie Fre y : Ste bounds.” “I look forward to my time with y Jesus, and hate to see it end.”

These are just a few responses since Janu- B Photo ary 17, 2016, when a core prayer ministries team of seven began meeting to pray. During this short time, they have experienced pro- found spiritual growth and answers to Joshua (left) and Roger Higginbotham, prayer. One of these answers was how the and Melissa McCoy Weisner sing “I’m Lord brought to fruition a district-wide Using My Bible for a Roadmap.” prayer breakfast. On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Kentucky “The Heart of God,” based on 1 Kings 9:3. Lake District prayer ministries team held its Weisner provided personal testimonies and first annual prayer ministries breakfast, host- examples of the power in praying together. ed by the Columbia, Ky., Church. The Lake To close the service, she joined Roger and District includes the Burkesville, Columbia, Joshua Higginbotham in singing, “I’m Us-

and Jamestown churches, and is pastored by ing My Bible for a Roadmap.” p hanie Fre y : Ste J. Fred Calkins. All three churches were rep- The purpose of this prayer breakfast was y resented, with approximately 40 members in to affirm the power of prayer to spiritually

attendance. transform individuals, families, churches, B Photo Melissa McCoy Weisner, Kentucky-Ten- and communities, as well as invite each Melissa McCoy Weisner nessee Conference prayer ministries assis- member to take part in prayer ministries to BY DIANE R. WALLACE tant coordinator, presented the message, make each church a house of prayer.

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Prayer Ministries Directors Celebrate 10th Prayer Summit Photo By: Marvin L. All ison S r. Marvin By: Photo Mineola Dozier-Smith, a 95-year-old prayer warrior, has not missed a single prayer conference.

outh Cental Conference celebrated Over the course of time, the Prayer Summits in South Central, coupled with its10th Prayer Summit anniversary Summit has grown beyond South Central’s the Summit being the kick-off event for the Sof God’s leading and blessings on borders. Prayer warriors from various con- 70th anniversary of the Conference. Rug- March 18-19, 2016, with the theme, “The ferences have attended its power-packed less says, “It was felt that prayer should be Deeper Life.” More than 200 people arrived weekends. This year there were groups the first thing that leads that celebration.” at Shocco Springs Conference Center in Tal- from Allegheny East Conference, Lake On Friday evening, the summit began ladega, Ala., for the annual Prayer Summit. Region Conference, and South Atlantic with praise and worship, where all were The Prayer Summit was a dream of a Conference. reminded why many keep attending year former South Cental president, Benjamin Roy Rugless, South Central prayer min- after year through the song, “For what He’s Browne, and was welcomed and received istries director, says, “We wanted this fi- done for me, redeemed and set me free. by prayer warriors throughout the Confer- nal Prayer Summit of this quinquennium Just because He’s God.” Those words, ence. Browne believed that prayer must to be extraordinary. We wanted people to “He’s God,” written by gospel legend Ed- be essential to every conference, church, understand and experience the baptism of win Hawkins in 1993 (copyright Fixit La- and congregant, and now the Conference the Holy Spirit, and truly God met our ex- bels), have served as the Prayer Summit’s is celebrating 10 years of members coming pectations.” theme song since its inception. together to pray and connect with the Holy This year witnessed a dual celebration: Why members of this Conference pray Spirit. the 10th anniversary of having Prayer and praise is simple: When they remember

24 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016 southcentralnews Photo By: Marvin L. All ison S r. Marvin By: Photo Photo By: Marvin L. All ison S r. Marvin By: Photo Velma McConico, one of the more than 200 attendees, in praise to God Collin Hone was the featured presenter for the weekend. what He’s done for each one individually the children of the Church. The passion and featuring grass skirts, over-sized sunglass- and for South Central, the members cannot power of that prayer resonated throughout es, and sandals. The reserved Roy Rugless help but come together in celebration of the chapel as it was offered to Jesus. seemed a bit embarrassed, but his outgoing His goodness. Summit attendees had the privilege of wife, Elaine Rugless, took in all the fun Collin Hone, who serves as an assistant having Donna Jackson, wife of Dan Jack- and responded with a little Hula dance in to Dennis Smith, retired pastor from South- son, North American Division (NAD) pres- the spirit of the occasion. After the light- ern New England Conference and found- ident, attend. Jackson gave greetings on be- heartedness of the “retirement ceremony,” er and owner of Holy Spirit Ministries, half of her husband, and recognized Rugless the prayer leaders presented the Ruglesses presented throughout the weekend the for his leadership. Jackson then introduced with prayer shawls, and then laid hands on avenues needed to receive the baptism of the NAD’s H.O.P.E. HEALS Initiative. them as all said their farewells to this be- the Holy Spirit. Hone spoke on “The Bap- H.O.P.E. is an acronym for “Houses Of loved prayer ministries team. At the close tism of the Holy Spirit,” “Righteousness Prayer Everywhere,” and is designed to en- of the Prayer Summit, Angela Hyde sang by Faith,” and the “Outpouring.” These courage every church throughout the NAD an impassioned appeal, “Go,” written by messages charged the worshipers with rel- to become a substantive house of prayer, Leon Patillo (copyright Word Music LLC). evant and relational content. Hone further which can heal the wounds that sin has in- In reflection of the Summit, as this is presented a 10-day small group witnessing flicted by the adversary. the last one he will organize, Rugless said, program that would assist churches in be- This 10th anniversary Prayer Summit “God is to be praised and given credit for ginning small group evangelism. Rugless was filled with prayer and praise, decisions, the success we’ve had. Special recognition states, “We wanted individuals to go back and deliverance. Hardly a moment passed is to be given to the South Central Confer- to their churches and initiate the 10-day when someone attending was not set free, ence prayer team, which is the foundation small group witnessing program, which, was encouraged to go forward in faith, or of every successful event. Our hope and combined with the baptism of the Holy was touched in some meaningful manner by prayer are that every member will realize Spirit, will start a revolution in our Confer- the Holy Spirit. “We wanted people to un- the primacy and importance of prayer, ence, and help finish the work.” derstand and experience the baptism of the ingest it in their daily lives, and be ready During the Summit, Rugless was im- Holy Spirit, and it happened,” Rugless says. when Jesus comes!” pressed to lead the attendees in prayer for Not everything was serious business. Please note: The photos used for this children and young adults. After an impas- The prayer federation leaders throughout article were also used in the May issue in sioned appeal for the need to intercede for the Conference presented the Rugless- error. that group, with some attendees relating their es with gifts, tributes, and praise for their concerns for their own children and church- team leadership during the last 10 years. by Marvin L. Allison Sr. es, all began to cry out for their children — They dressed them in “retirement garb,”

June 2016 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 25 southcentralnews

E. E. Rogers Embodies Legacy of Self-Sacrificing Service

ove, and not hope of reward, should future of his family, he was denied op- be the motivation for service.’ portunities to invest in money markets LThese wonderful words are in- reserved for whites. However, he saved, scribed in my brother’s published book. supported family, and used meager funds Sherman Rogers wrote them in dedica- to assist many with needs such as fur- tion to our parents, Mildred Strachan and niture for their homes, tuition, bills that Ernest Eugene Rogers. He expressed ap- must be paid, and housing, to name a preciation for their instructive example few. The Lord blessed his giving spirit by that taught us an important value,” said providing him with health, and a quality Jeanette Rogers-Dulan, Ph.D., retired of life that influences others to give of professor of education, as she talked their means to assist institutions, char- about the legacy of her father, E. E. Rog- itable funds, and trusts that multiplies ers, Ph.D., soon to be 100 years old, June blessings to many.” 17, 2016. She said this statement reflects She added, “God blessed his marriage, the principle in his practice of serving too, 63 wonderful, full years to the love others he meets in daily personal inter- of his life, my mother, Mildred, until she actions. was laid to rest, awaiting the resurrec- In addition to his understanding im- tion. And then, God blessed Daddy again portant spiritual and social needs, he is to marry Annell Wright. Their marriage, Ernest Eugene Rogers, Ph.D., is known keen in understanding financial needs. at 91 (Wright) and 93 (Rogers), was not- as a scholar and one who gives wise Some 80 to 90 years ago, the reality of ed in The Huntsville Times and Southern counsel, a man of integrity who will stand for the right even if it means he the times in black communities across the Tidings, by CNN, and on national and must stand alone. He is loved for his nation was limited access to opportunity Alabama Public TV. They were featured humble spirit, attitude of gratitude, for most African Americans. Dulan stat- in a documentary entitled ‘Over 90 & and genuine joy that is contagious, and ed, “This was the case dad experienced Loving It.’” reflects a life of selfless service orientation. He lives a life of gratitude to God and observed growing up in Memphis, “For dad,” she continued, “we will that is manifested in his love for Him Tennessee. Those realities influenced his celebrate 100 years of life, and a lega- and others. His joy is in serving and perspective on self-sacrificing giving to cy of service multiplied in the lives of mentoring others to excellence. meet urgent needs of friends and neigh- those dad touched. He joined the faculty bors for daily survival.” at Oakwood in 1945, and retired in 1979 full-time service spanned more than 50 Those are important words: “self-sac- after 34 years of instructing many of the years as professor and pastor. The com- rificing giving.” Jesus did this for hu- pastors, church leaders, and evangelists bined full- and part-time service, contin- manity. What love His life exhibits! Ma- in the Seventh-day Adventist Church ued after retirement, totals more than 68 ny donors, who wish to leave a planned system and institutions, as well as time years of active service.” gift or current gift to family or non-prof- spent with the association of pastors of In essence, some are able to save and its, self-sacrifice to fund their gift(s). E. several churches representing various leave a bequest, an endowment, or mon- E. Roger’s life exemplifies this. denominations in the Huntsville area. etary blessing to schools, churches, or Dulan included, “Dad used the gifts of At their request, he freely provided in- institutions. Rogers saved for family, an entrepreneurial spirit and financial in- struction in applying biblical languages sacrificed to assist others in need, served sights, evident from childhood, to assist for a deeper understanding of the Bible. the Church and institutions, and gave of in supporting his widowed mother and He was a popular speaker in many of the himself and monetarily throughout life to bless others. As a 12-year-old child, Huntsville area black churches for spe- — as the Holy Spirit led to those in need. he observed his neighbors’ need for ice cial spiritual emphasis weeks and gen- What a legacy! What love! and wood in their homes, and developed eral church services. His love for people a business of supplying these items. As and service took him to various venues BY Michael A. Harpe a young adult seeking to invest for the across the nation and internationally. His

26 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Seventh-day Adventist Church, in all of its church schools, admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools, and makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin, or gender in the administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or local programs, and extracurricular programs.

CAROLINA CONFERENCE Atlanta North SDA School, Atlanta, GA Taylor Mill SDA Church School, Latonia, KY ACADEMY Augusta SDA School, Augusta, GA Tullahoma SDA Elementary, Tullahoma, TN Mt. Pisgah Academy, Candler, NC Bowman Hills SDA School, Cleveland, TN Woodbury SDA Elementary, Woodbury, TN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Carman Adventist School, Marietta, GA Adventist Christian Academy, Charlotte, NC Collegedale Adventist Middle School, Collegedale, TN SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE Adventist Christian Academy, Raleigh, NC Columbus SDA School, Columbus, GA ACADEMY Asheville-Pisgah School, Candler, NC Douglasville SDA School, Douglasville, GA Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, Atlanta, GA Brookhaven SDA School, Winterville, NC Duluth Adventist Christian School, Duluth, GA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Camden Adventist School, Camden, SC Dunlap Adventist School, Dunlap, TN Atlanta Adventist International School, Tucker, GA Charleston SDA School, Charleston, SC Faulkner Springs Christian School, McMinnville, TN Berea Junior Academy, Sumpter, SC Columbia Adventist Academy, Lexington, SC Greeneville Adventist Academy, Greeneville, TN Berean Christian Junior Academy, Atlanta, GA Eddlemon Adventist School, Spartanburg, SC Inez Wrenn SDA School, Crossville, TN Berean Junior Academy, Charlotte, NC Five Oaks Adventist Christian School, Durham, NC Jasper Adventist Christian School, Jasper, TN Bethany Junior Academy, Macon, GA Mills River SDA School, Mills River, NC Jellico SDA School, Jellico, TN Carolina Adventist Academy, Whiteville, NC Myrtle Beach SDA Christian School, Myrtle Beach, SC John L. Coble Elementary School, Calhoun, GA Decatur Adventist Junior Academy, Stone Mountain, GA Poplar Springs SDA School, Westminster, SC Josephine Edwards Christian School, Ellijay, GA Ebenezer SDA School, Augusta, GA Silver Creek Adventist School, Morganton, NC Knoxville Adventist School, Knoxville, TN Emanuel SDA Junior Academy, Albany, GA Tri-City Christian Academy, High Point, NC Learning Tree Elementary School, Dalton, GA Ephesus Junior Academy, Winston-Salem, NC Tryon SDA School, Lynn, NC Lester Coon Adventist School, Apison, TN Gethsemane SDA School, Raleigh, NC Upward Adventist School, Flat Rock, NC Living Springs Christian Academy, Gray, TN Greater Fayetteville Adventist Academy, Fayetteville, NC William Johnston Elementary, Hickory, NC Meister Memorial SDA School, Deer Lodge, TN Lithonia Adventist Academy, Lithonia, GA Wilmington SDA School, Wilmington, NC Misty Meadows SDA School, Ringgold, GA New Bethel Christian Academy, Columbus, GA Morristown SDA School, Morristown, TN Norma D. Richards Adventist Christian School, Pageland, FLORIDA CONFERENCE Murphy Adventist Christian School, Murphy, NC SC ACADEMIES Oglethorpe SDA School, Oglethorpe, GA Ramah Junior Academy, Savannah, GA Forest Lake Academy, Apopka, FL Ooltewah Adventist School, Ooltewah, TN Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy, Orangeburg, SC Greater Miami Adventist Academy, Miami, FL Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler, GA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Shoal Creek Adventist School, Sharpsburg, GA SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE Beryl Wisdom Adventist School, Orlando, FL Standifer Gap SDA School, Chattanooga, TN ACADEMY Brevard Adventist Christian Academy, Cocoa, FL Tri-City SDA School, Gray, TN Oakwood Adventist Academy, Huntsville, AL Deltona Adventist School, Deltona, FL Valdosta Christian Academy, Valdosta, GA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS East Pasco Adventist Academy, Dade City, FL Wimbish Adventist School, Macon, GA Alcy Junior Academy, Memphis, TN Forest City Adventist School, Altamonte Springs, FL Avondale SDA School, Chattanooga, TN Forest Lake Education Center, Longwood, FL GULF STATES CONFERENCE Bethany SDA Academy, Montgomery, AL Gateway Christian School, Mt. Dora, FL ACADEMY E. E. Rogers SDA School, Jackson, MS Gulfcoast SDA Elementary, St. Petersburg, FL Bass Memorial Academy, Lumberton, MS Emma L. Minnis School, Louisville, KY Indigo Christian Junior Academy, Daytona Beach, FL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Emmanuel SDA School, Mobile, AL Jacksonville Adventist Academy, Jacksonville, FL Adventist Christian Academy, Panama City, FL Ephesus Junior Academy, Birmingham, AL James E. Sampson Memorial School, Ft. Pierce, FL Bass Christian Elementary, Lumberton, MS F. H. Jenkins Elementary School, Nashville, TN Living Springs Academy, High Springs, FL Big Cove Christian Academy, Owens Cross Roads, AL Oakwood Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Miami Springs Adventist School, Miami Springs, FL College Drive SDA School, Pearl, MS University Elementary School, Knoxville, TN Naples Adventist Christian School, Naples, FL Community Christian School, Meridian, MS New Port Richey Adv. Christian Academy, New Port Corinth SDA School, Corinth, MS SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE Richey, FL Emerald Coast Christian School, Fort Walton Beach, FL ACADEMY Okeechobee Adventist Christian School, Okeechobee, FL Faith Adventist Christian School, Summit, MS Miami Union Academy, N. Miami, FL Orlando Junior Academy, Orlando, FL Floral Crest Junior Academy, Bryant, AL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Osceola Adventist Christian School, Kissimmee, FL Hoover Christian School, Hoover, AL Bethel Elementary SDA School, Florida City, FL Port Charlotte Adventist School, Port Charlotte, FL Mobile Junior Academy, Mobile, AL Bethel Junior Academy, Riviera Beach, FL Sawgrass Adventist School, Plantation, FL Montgomery SDA School, Montgomery, AL Broward Junior Academy, Plantation, FL Tallahassee Adventist Christian Academy, Tallahassee, FL Pensacola Junior Academy, Pensacola, FL Daughter of Zion Junior Academy, Delray Beach, FL Tampa Adventist Academy, Tampa, FL Elim Junior Academy, St. Petersburg, FL Walker Memorial Junior Academy, Avon Park, FL KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE CONFERENCE Ephesus Junior Academy, Jacksonville, FL West Coast Christian Academy, Bradenton, FL ACADEMIES Ephesus Junior Academy, West Palm Beach, FL West Palm Beach Junior Academy, West Palm Beach, FL Highland Academy, Portland, TN Mt. Calvary SDA School, Tampa, FL William A. Kirlew Junior Academy, Miami Gardens, FL Madison Academy, Madison, TN Mt. Olivet Jr. Academy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Winter Haven Adventist Academy, Winter Haven, FL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Mt. Sinai Junior Academy, Orlando, FL Z. L. Sung SDA Church School, Gainesville, FL Appalachian Christian Academy, Manchester, KY New Hope SDA School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bill Egly Elementary School, Lawrenceburg, TN Palm Bay SDA School, Palm Bay, FL GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND CONFERENCE Dickson Adventist Elementary, Dickson, TN Perrine SDA School, Miami, FL ACADEMIES Highland Elementary School, Portland, TN Shiloh SDA School, Ocala, FL Atlanta Adventist Academy, Atlanta, GA Lexington Junior Academy, Lexington, KY Collegedale Academy, Collegedale, TN Louisville Adventist Academy, Louisville, KY UNIVERSITIES Georgia-Cumberland Academy, Calhoun, GA Madison Campus Elementary, Madison, TN Adventist University of Health Sciences, Orlando, FL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Martin Memorial Elementary School, Centerville, TN Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL A.W. Spalding SDA School, Collegedale, TN Memphis Junior Academy, Memphis, TN Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Adventist Christian School of Maryville, Maryville, TN Pewee Valley Junior Academy, Pewee Valley, KY Algood Christian Elementary School, Cookeville, TN Ridgetop Adventist Elementary, Ridgetop, TN

June 2016 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 27 oakwooduniversitynews

Oakwood University Hosts 2016 Commencement Exercises

akwood University in Huntsville, Number of graduates: 414 Ala., hosted its 2016 Commence- Oldest graduate: 63 Oment Exercises on May 7, 2016. Youngest graduate: 19 The Commencement speaker was Gener- Highest GPA: 4.0 (Kristof Foster, al Dennis L. Via, MHRM, the 18th Com- Chanc Saari, and Michael Yohe) mander of the U.S. Army Materiel Com- Top major: Organizational Management mand (AMC), headquartered at Redstone Summa Cum Laude: 9 Arsenal in Huntsville. AMC is the Army’s Magna Cum Laude: 20 premier provider of materiel readiness to Cum Laude: 46 ensure dominant land force capability for Honorable Mention: 79 : Anthon y Chornes II the U.S. Warfighter and U.S. allies. Congratulations to all Oakwood graduates! y Listed are the statistics of the Class of BY george johnson jr.

2016: B Photo Oakwood Awarded UNCF® Career Pathways Grant to Improve Job Placement Outcomes for Graduates

mong 30 colleges, Oakwood Uni- bution totals $2.55 million. With a student grantees are among the 37 private UN- versity has been selected as plan- enrollment of 1,733, Oakwood is on Tier II CF®-supported institutions. The six-month Aning grant awardees for UNCF’s® on the distribution scale, and, as such, Oak- planning grants are one-time awards that new Career Pathways Initiative (CPI), a wood will receive a grant of $100,000. help the institutions research and envision highly competitive grant process open to “We applaud all of the institutions that programs that will strengthen their efforts to four-year historically black colleges and put their best foot forward in the interest of prepare students for sustaining and mean- universities (HBCUs), and predominantly their students’ future careers, and we com- ingful careers. Award amounts vary based black institutions (PBIs), to help students mend the 30 institutions that were selected,” on the institution’s student enrollment. gain the knowledge, preparation, insight, said Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D., UNCF® CPI is designed to support participating and skills needed for meaningful employ- president and CEO. institutions to strengthen career guidance, ment upon graduation. The rigorous and competitive grant pro- and leverage the liberal arts education of stu- Lilly Endowment Inc. committed $50 cess opened in December 2015 to 87 eligi- dents by adding — where needed — certain million in October 2015 to launch the ble public and private institutions, of which skills, experiences, and knowledge required UNCF® Career Pathways Initiative to im- 81 were HBCUs and six were PBIs. The by employers. Programs will be expected to prove the job placement outcomes of grad- eligible institutions must have met select engage college faculty in the development uates from HBCUs and PBIs. Institutions criteria, including being an accredited four- of curricula that is aligned with workforce will employ various strategies to achieve year degree-granting institution that awards needs to better prepare students to compete this goal, including aligning curricula with most of its degrees at the bachelor’s level. in careers of their choice. The initiative also local and national workforce needs, devel- Of the 87 eligible institutions, 70 applied for will help institutions build partnerships with oping intentional career pathway options for the planning grant, and 30 were selected as local and national employers, and improve students across their collegiate experience, grantees. student career services. and strengthening their career service oper- Of the 30 recipients, 29 are HBCUs and BY UNCF® STAFF WRITER ations. The collective planning grant distri- one is a PBI. Twenty-three of the selected

28 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016 southernadventistuniversitynews

David Smith Takes Office as Southern’s 26th President

avid Smith, Ph.D., accepted the po- Even with that level of familiarity, there sition as Southern Adventist Univer- are still new experiences to be had. Dsity’s new president after the Board “I’ve always loved Southern students, of Trustees formally invited him to serve via but they have been especially warm and unanimous vote on February 10, 2016. Gor- friendly toward me, and that means a lot,” don Bietz, D.Min., retired in May after 19 Smith said. years as president. Lisa Clark Diller, Ph.D., history and po- Initial goals identified by Smith include litical studies professor, took classes from improving enrollment, finding ways to Smith as a student at Southern, and ob- make Adventist education more affordable, served his leadership again years later as a and reducing student debt. He also wants to peer in the field of academic and spiritual give students increased leadership oppor- David Smith, Ph.D. discipleship. tunities, create a more authentic spiritual “David’s good humor and strong com- life for students and faculty, and further have been few surprises since Southern is munication skills are effective for building build Southern presence in the community. familiar territory for Smith. He worked as community in any organization,” Diller Smith began employment at Southern professor and chair in the University’s En- said. “He will bring these same gifts to bear on April 4 as president-elect during the glish Department from 1981 to 1998 before on the challenges of leading a university.” last two months of Beitz’s tenure, and took leaving to become president of Union Col- over as president on June 1. He appreciated lege, where he served for 13 years. Smith the opportunity for such a hands-on orien- returned to Collegedale in 2011 as senior BY LUCAS PATTERSON tation to his new position, but so far there pastor for the University church. Adventist Health System Gift Funds Newly Endowed Chair

outhern’s Board of Trustees voted chairship. Robert Montague, Ph.D., was the this past February to accept and es- first inscription. Montague, a certified pub- Stablish the Adventist Health System lic accountant, joined Southern’s faculty in Endowed Chair of Business Administra- 1999, and previously held executive position faculty position beginning June 1. In- tions with a missionary organization, hospi- terest accrued from a $2 million contribu- tal, and physician consortia, among others. tion by Adventist Health System (AHS) in “AHS has always been a great partner 2015, the largest single corporate gift ever Robert Montague, Ph.D. for Southern, because many of our grad- donated to Southern, will be used to defray uates find employment with them, and the cost of an existing professor’s salary in ness to provide both the endowed chair and have risen to positions of importance and perpetuity. students opportunities for engagement. responsibility; in fact, sometimes former Some of the newly endowed chair’s Students learned about the new Adven- students are the very ones recruiting cur- responsibilities include becoming knowl- tist Health System Endowed Chair of Busi- rent students,” Montague said. “The pro- edgeable about AHS’ mission, purpose, ness Administration, and accompanying $2 fessional opportunities AHS provides us and reach; functioning in an advocacy role million gift, during a special departmental are extremely helpful.” for AHS; and fostering a good working re- convocation last fall. A plaque recogniz- lationship between AHS and the university. ing AHS hangs in the hallway with brass BY lucas patterson AHS will partner with the School of Busi- nameplates to list professors who hold its

June 2016 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 29 obituaries

BAKUNOFF Jr., VICTOR J., 85, born Brown of Memphis, Herbert E. Brown Jr. of tha Volunteers International. He is survived Sept. 5, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, died Sept. 22, Memphis, and Michael J. (Annette) Brown by his wife, Rachel Lee of Hendersonville; 2015 in Apopka, FL. He was a member of the of Atlanta, GA; adopted families of Isaac four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchil- Forest Lake Church in Apopka for 17 years. and Janet Fordjour, Claude (Michelle) Jones dren. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cook- Jr., and Gale Jones (Williams) Murphy; 12 ie; two sons: Victor III, (Bernadette) of Princ- grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a host MACAULAY, DONALD G., 84, born eton, NJ, and Robert (Carol) of Galloway, of cousins; nieces; nephews; extended family; Feb. 11, 1932 in Lake Worth, FL, died Feb. NJ; one daughter, Tori of Apopka; one step- and friends. 29, 2016 in Apopka, FL. He was a member son, Howard (Judy) Marx of Acworth, GA; of the Forest Lake Church in Apopka for 40 two step-daughters: Tammy (Chip) Brinfield CLARK SR., BOBBY, 89, born July 6,1927 years. He was a retired engineer. He is sur- of Williamstown, NJ, and Sherry (Mark) in Ellisville, MS, died March 27,2016 at home vived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; two sons: Birchard of Lake City, FL; 11 grandchildren; in Lamar Co., MS. He attended Pine Forest Bob of Roswell, GA, and George of Apopka; and one great-grandchild. The memorial ser- Academy in Chunky, MS, and Forest Lake and two daughters: LeaBeth of Altamonte vice was conducted by Pastors Denise Badger Academy in Apopka, FL. He married Willie Springs, FL, and Melissa Abernathy of Co- and Ward Gros at the Inspire Sabbath Grace Maie “Billie” Eason on July 27, 1948 in Or- coa Beach, FL; and two grandchildren. Fellowship Church in Apopka. Interment was lando, FL. He was a carpenter, painter, paper at National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. hanger, and mechanic (among other things). MARTIN, DR. ARTEMIO A., 78, born He lived, worked, and raised his sons in Flor- Sept. 4, 1937 in the Philippines, died Sept. BREETZKE, DENIS, 79, of Ooltewah, TN, ida, Texas, and Mississippi. He was a dea- 25, 2015 in Gainesville, FL. He was a mem- died Dec. 23, 2015 in a local hospital. con in the Adventist church in Hattiesburg, ber of the Gainesville Church for 40 years. MS. He enjoyed working in his garden and For 25 years, Dr. Martin served the North BROWN, RUBYE H., 85, born July 27, small greenhouse. He also enjoyed panning Central Florida community as a general sur- 1930 in Elaine, AR, died Dec. 29, 2015 in for gold, which he did with some friends in geon and family medicine physician before Memphis, TN. She was educated in the lo- California and Oregon. He is survived by retiring. He and his wife also operated The cal elementary school and graduated from his wife of 67 years, “Billie;” one son, Bob- Good Samaritan Retirement Home for more Lakeview High School. She attended Arkan- by H. Clark Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Lenora than 25 years that provided quality care sas AM&N University (now the University (Bailey) Clark of Mississippi; two grand- to seniors and their families. He served in of Arkansas) in Pine Bluff, AR, for a short children; nine great-grandchildren; and four active leadership as an elder in the church, period in 1950. There she met her future hus- great-great-grandchildren, all of Tennessee; helping to build the sanctuary, and humbly band, Herbert Eugene Brown Sr., and they one brother, Bill Clark of Florida; and three cared for the grounds of the church. The were married on March 17, 1951. The cou- sisters: Joan Joyner of Florida, Pat Nelson of Martins had a longstanding passion to pro- ple lived in various cities in the south while Florida, and Clara (Glen) Boutwell of Mis- vide medical care in their homeland, the Herbert was enlisted in the United States sissippi; lots of nieces; and nephews. He was Philippine Islands, to which they returned Army. In Savannah, GA, they heard the Ad- preceded in death by his father, Wyley Sylves- for missionary excursions. He is survived by vent message during a tent effort conducted ter “J.C.” Clark; his mother, Faye (Gatewood) his wife of 50 years, Aurora; three sons: Al- by Elder Joseph Winston, and subsequently Clark; and one son, Benjamin R. Clark. exander, Artemio Robert (Rhonda Jeanne, were baptized into the Seventh-day Adven- Artemio Allan (Deirdre); one daughter, tist Church in Oct. 1952. They relocated to HUFFMAN, FREDA M. WEST, 72, Sherry Lynn (John David); five brothers: Memphis, TN, in 1953, and joined the lo- died March 7, 2016. She was a member of Lemuel (Elme), Carlos (Ellen), Alfredo (Is- cal Seventh-day Adventist Church, at that the Madison Campus Church, Madison, TN. abelita), Benjamin (Zeny), and Florentino time Mississippi Boulevard, which became She is survived by three sons: Michael (Lisa) (Thelma); one sister, Loida (Gino); and eight Alcy SDA Church, and currently Longview Huffman, Benjamin Huffman Sr., and Wen- grandchildren. The service was conducted Heights SDA Church. She thoroughly en- dell (Connie) Huffman; two sisters: Mercedes by Pastor Daniel Graham at the Gainesville joyed working as a hostess for a number of Rudisill and Deanna (George) Stilwell; one Church. Interment was at the Orange Hill years in the church, and remained a faithful brother, Ralph (Judy) Melvin; four grandchil- Cemetery in Williston, FL. member until her death. For most of her life dren: Benjamin Huffman Jr., Sumner (Mel- she was a homemaker taking care of her four vin) Scott, James Huffman, and Ashley (Jar- MELITI, ELIZABETH C., 88, born Oct. children, whom she showered with love. Af- vis) Stubblefield; four great-grandchildren; 22, 1927 in Trenton, NJ, died Nov. 27, ter all of the children were grown and on their many nieces; and nephews. She was preceded 2015 in Sebring, FL. A celebration of her own, she worked as a medical secretary at St. in death by one brother, Gerald West; and two life was conducted at the Avon Park, FL, Joseph’s Hospital in Memphis, as a teacher in sisters: Wanda and Reva West. Church with a homily presented by Pas- the Preschool of Longview Heights Church, tor Frank Gonzalez. Elizabeth Piromal- and in the office of a local internist. Her hob- LEE, KENNETH EDWIN, 92, born Aug. li and Salvatore Meliti were married on bies included plants (she had a super green 22, 1924, died Jan. 1, 2016 in Hendersonville, Nov. 15, 1947 in the Lyndhurst, NJ, Cath- thumb) and ceramic painting. She is survived NC. He was a member of the Fletcher Church. olic Church. About a year later, through by her loving husband of 64 years, Herbert He worked as a farmer and did denomination- the influence of Sal’s oldest sister Laura, E. Brown Sr.; four children: Geraldine Brown al volunteer construction work in Maine. He and her husband, Pastor Sal LaRosa, they (Fred) Pullins of Huntsville, AL, Lana L. also gave 10 years as a volunteer to Marana- were baptized as Seventh-day Adventists.

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While her three sons: Glenn, Wayne, and PHALEN, JACK EDWIN, 84, of Ooltewah as a short-order cook. Beginning in 1955, Dennis attended Waldwick, NJ, Adven- died Jan. 17, 2016 in a local hospital. He was Frank and Alice purchased and operated tist School, she helped with fundraising a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the the 30-room Murdo Hotel. A master bak- events and was devoted to drive children Korean War. He was also a member of the er of bread, sweet rolls, pies, and cakes, in a small school bus to and from school. Collegedale, TN, Church. He is survived by she liked to say she was best known for At the Hackensack Church, she was active two daughters, Jackie (Jeff) Wait and Janice her “buns.” Alice and Frank celebrated 40 in community services and was always (Bill) Huggins; five grandchildren: Kara, years of marriage before Frank’s death in cooking or baking to feed many people Nathan, Abilgail, and Seth Wait and Sydney 1970. After selling the hotel in 1978, she in need. She participated in the church Huggin; and a special friend, Cari Gonzalez. moved to an apartment in town. She began choir, and was head of the Ladies’ Club. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 spending winters with her daughter, Joyce, She loved traveling with Sal to New En- years, Ruby Phalen. The funeral service was in Collegedale, TN, and moved there per- gland and Williamsburg. She incorporated held Jan. 18 at the funeral home chapel with manently in 2000. She loved volunteering her love of these places into her own sur- Pastor Jeff Wait officiating. Interment fol- at Memorial Hospital and having a church roundings. Her home was always a beau- lowed at the Collegedale Memorial Park. family. She was the mother of Joyce Dick tiful reflection of the formal colonial pe- of Collegedale; Mary Noldner of Mitchell, riod. Her fine eye for decorating was also READ, CHARLES EDWIN, 92, born SD; Larry Tornow of Portland, OR; and La- used to assist in the decorating of a new Aug. 6, 1923 in Washington, D.C., died Vern (deceased) (Marlys) Tornow of Chey- church when the Meliti family moved to Dec. 10, 2015. He was the son of the late enne, WY; grandmother of 16, including Tranquility, NJ. She became the extension Roland and Alvirta Read. He was a veter- Joyce’s children, Valerie (Jim) Hunt of Mc- secretary and continued volunteering in an of WWII, and served in the Army from Donald; Linda (Rod) Gustad of Roanoke, community services, and participated in 1943 to 1946. After his military service, VA; and David (Sherry) Dick of Orlando; functions at the church school and Garden he received his bachelor of science degree great-grandmother of 41, including Sarah, State Academy. She became well known from Union College in Lincoln, NE, and his Abby, and Aimee Hunt; great-great-grand- for her hospitality, delicious Italian food, master of science from Indiana University. mother of more than 30; and great-great- and chocolate chip cookies. The family He was a business education teacher for 36 great-grandmother of one. A memorial grew to include three daughters-in-law: years. He taught at several colleges, and then service was held Jan. 9, 2016 in the Gospel Eva, Gail, and Debbie, who felt more like changed to teaching secondary education at Chapel of the Collegedale Church. Another her own daughters. She made all events Collegedale Academy from 1970 until his service will be held this summer in Murdo, and occasions special, and all the family retirement in 1986. Over the years, Charles SD, where she will be buried next to her looked forward to these memorable times. enjoyed seeing his former students who still husband, Frank. Elizabeth and Sal moved to Florida in lived in the Chattanooga area. He was a lov- 2004. After she became ill, her husband ing husband, father, grandfather, and friend WALLACE, BERNICE, 93, born Feb. 19, lovingly cared for her, and even learned to many, and a longtime member of the 1923, died March 14, 2016 in New Castle, to cook her delicious meals under her di- Collegedale Church. He was predeceased KY. Friends and family will remember her rection. She is survived by her husband by his wife, Marilyn. He is survived by his for her warm and caring manner, her wit, her of 68 years, Salvatore; three sons: Glenn four children: C. Brent (Lana) Read, Brenda industrious nature, and her love of God. One (Eva) of Stroudsburg, PA, Wayne (Gail) of (Richard) Thornton, Lisa (Gordon) Cavin, of 10 children, she grew up in eastern Ken- Vero Beach, FL, and Dennis (Debbie) of and Tricia (Tim) Burgess; seven grandchil- tucky, and came to north central Kentucky Sebring, FL; one brother, Joseph Piromalli dren; and one great-grandchild. for nurses’ training at Pewee Valley Sanitar- of Lyndhurst, NJ; one sister, Lillian Miner ium. She served as a nurse at Norvell Clinic of Cape Coral, FL; six grandchildren; and TORNOW, ALICE WEBB, 102, born in New Castle, KY, for 29 years. While liv- two great-grandchildren. Her sister, Jose- July 20, 1913, died Dec. 8, 2015. She ing in New Castle, she and her husband were phine Martel, predeceased her. touched hundreds of lives, comforting, members of the Pewee Valley Church. Upon guiding, and sharing laughter, hope, faith, their retirement and move to Florida, they METCALF, EMILY MCMILLAN, 97, and love. Growing up on a farm near Mur- were members of the Ft. Myers Church. She born Aug. 9, 1918 in Volusia County, FL, do, SD, she learned how to milk cows by returned to New Castle after her husband’s died Jan. 15, 2016. She was a member of five years old, rode horseback five miles death and was a member of the Gratz Church the Collegedale Church for 60 years. She is to school and back, saw covered wagons in Gratz, KY. She is survived by her daugh- survived by two daughters: Betty (Clynt) stop for supplies near her school, learned ter, Sandy (Lin) Powell of New Castle, KY; Cornwell and Anita (Wayne) Barto; six to drive a model T in 1924, and worked for and “adopted” daughter, Cyndi (Mark) Ste- grandchildren: James E. (Dorinda) Young, room and board to go to high school in town phens of Mayfield, KY; twin brothers: Lyman Richard D. (Mary) Young, Jeffrey A. (Au- for 18 months. At age 16, she married Frank Dee Jackson of Bend, OR, and Ramon Lee dra) Young, Robert E. (Dione) Young, Da- Tornow at the beginning of the Depression. Jackson of Carmel, IN; one sister, Trilva Jean vid C. (Leanne) Barto, and Lori B. (Robert) Their first home was a tarpaper shack with (Chuck) Buttree of Phoenix, AZ; nieces; and Stakely; 11 great-grandchildren; and five no running water. Frank worked as a cattle nephews. She was preceded in death by her great-great-grandchildren. She was preced- rancher and truck driver before starting his husband, Clyde Wallace. A celebration of her ed in death by her husband, William Henry own trucking business. She worked as the life was held March 20, 2016, at the Gratz Metcalf. Murdo City assessor, as a court bailiff, and Church with Pastor Lin Powell officiating.

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36 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016 Legal Notice Legal Notices The South Atlantic Conference Session The South Central Conference Session Notice is hereby given that the 25th regular session of the South Notice is hereby given that the 25th regular Session of the South Atlantic Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the River Oaks Praise & Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama, Sunday, July 24, Worship Center, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Sunday, September 11, 2016. 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The Organizing Committee will meet on Saturday This Session is called for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing night, July 23, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. This constituency session is called for quinquenium and for transacting all other business which may properly come the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term and for transacting before the Session. The first meeting of the Conference Session is called for any other business that may properly come before the session. Each 9:00 a.m. The Organizing Committee will meet Saturday night, September church in the conference is entitled to one (1) delegate for the church 10, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. Delegates will be seated per Conference Bylaws. and one additional delegate for each 25 members or major fraction thereof. For the Organizing Committee, each church is entitled to one William L. Winston, President representative for the church and one additional representative for each Stephen P. Ruff, Executive Secretary full 500 members. Larry E. Johnson, Treasurer

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Dana C. Edmond, President Auldwin T. Humphrey, Secretary Merkita Williams Mosley, Treasurer

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announcements TEE UP “FORE” KIDS EDUCATION GOLF CLASSIC – June 24. The Friends of DAJA Foun- MOVING? dation wish to invite you to their first Education Golf Classic fundraiser. DAJA is trying to raise funds for a Need to change your address new Mac lab, a STEM-ready science lab, and scholar- for Southern Tidings? ship money for the Worthy Student Fund. Come join us for a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event will be held Mail in the label from the back at Heritage Golf Links in Tucker, GA. The cost is $150 per person, $500 per foursome. Register for the tour- of your last Southern Tidings, or fill-in the nament at www.friendsofdaja.weebly.com. Further de- information below and mail it to: tails: 404-284-6908 or [email protected].

Southern Tidings, Address Change, NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR ADULT MINIS- P.O. Box 923868, Norcross, GA 30010-3868 TRIES FEDERATION – Sept. 30-Oct. 2. “God on the Mountain is God in the Valley Retreat.” Lake Junaluska Resort, Lake Junaluska, N.C. Hands on Name: workshops for home remedies, music, and great fellowship. Contact Joyce Crawford, 828-298-5436 or Barbara Grier, 704-396-6680 for an application. Old Address: FLETCHER ACADEMY ALUMNI WEEKEND – Oct. 7-9. FA Campus. Please update your contact information at [email protected], 828-209- New Address: 6704. We will celebrate landmarks for all classes ending in 1 or 6, most notably the special honor classes of: 1966, 1976, 1991, and 2006. Details: www.fletcheracademy.com.

MADISON COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Phone Number: wants to include any graduates, attendees, or friends who may not already be on its mailing list to receive the quarterly newsletter and any other com- Home Church: munications. Please write to: P.O. Box 1735, Madi- son, TN 37116, or send your contact information by email to: [email protected].

Small Woman: BIG Heart rdith Greer, a retired United States Navy employee and Aformer member of Gulf States Conference, was a small woman with a big heart. A lady friend described her: “What an amazing woman she was. Interesting and interested, always upbeat, a survivor, caring, and a woman of true faith.” Loving her Church as a faithful Christian, she remembered the Gulf Coast SDA Church and its ministries in her estate plan. As a clerical worker herself, she started about 35 years before her death to update her documents, making sure her desires would be carried out.

To learn how you can receive continued Carolina Rick Hutchinson (704) 596-3200 income while benefiting the Church, contact your local Conference or University Planned Florida Kentucky-Tennessee Giving and Trust Services Department today! Phil Bond (407) 644-5000 Silke Hubbard (615) 859-1391 Georgia-Cumberland Oakwood University South Central Mitch Hazekamp (706) 629-7951 Lewis Jones (256) 726-7000 Michael Harpe (615) 226-6500 Gulf States South Atlantic Southeastern Southern Adventist University David Sigamani (334) 272-7493 Lawrence Hamilton (404)792-0535 (352) 735-3142 Carolyn Liers (423) 236-2818 SUSDAGift.org

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Carolina Aug. 4. West Central Region. Apopka Church, June 12-18. Junior. Carolina 340 Votaw Rd., Apopka. 7-9 p.m. June 19-25. Teen. Aug. 7. North Region. Ocala Church, 415 NE 41st June 26-July 2. Health. Summer Camp – June 5-July 3. NPR. Ave., Ocala. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 4-9. Family. Ordination Ceremony – June 11. Pastor Nelson Aug. 7. Gulf Region. Tampa First Church, 822 W. Executive Committee – June 13. Fernandez (Clemson/Greenville, S.C., Spanish). Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. 4-6 p.m. Youth Mission Trip – July 16-Aug 3. Greenville, S.C., Spanish. Aug. 8. Ridge Region. Port Charlotte Church, 2100 ShareHIM Carolina Mission Trip – June 15-June Loveland Blvd., Punta Gorda. 7-9 p.m. 30. Peru. 71st Regular Florida Conference Constituen- Kentucky-TennesseeKentucky-Tennessee Elders’ Certification Training – Aug.12-13. Fay- cy Session – Oct. 9. Forest Lake Academy, 500 etteville Church. The session will be on pastoral Education Loop, Apopka. Quadrennial business Hispanic Camp Meeting – June 10, 11. Highland duties. meeting for Florida Conference. Theme: How Academy. Pathfinder/Adventurer Council – Aug. 26-28. NPR. God Has Led Us. Conference Executive Committee – July 19. Confer- ence Office. Ministers’ Meeting – July 31-Aug. 3. Indian Creek Florida Florida Georgia-CumberlandGeorgia-CUmberland Camp. Teachers’ Convention – Aug. 7-9. Conference Office. Complete calendar online – www.floridacon- Cohutta Springs Youth Camps – June 12-July 50+ Camp – Aug. 9-14. Indian Creek Camp. ference.com/events/ 17. www.cs-yc.com/ Crandall, GA. LE’s Summer Retreat – Aug. 11-14. Pennyrile Singles’ Ministries Events. Spiritual study groups, 3 Point Play Basketball State Park. fellowship dinners, outings, and more. Details: djmill- June 13-16. McDonald Road and Standifer Gap, TN. [email protected] or 407-703-3050. June 20-23. LaFollette, TN. A Better Choice / Florida Adventist Book Cen- June 27-30. Ooltewah, TN, and Georgia-Cum- Southernsouth Adventistern adventi Universityst university ter – Altamonte Springs: national toll-free num- berland Academy Church, Calhoun, GA. ber, 877-55-FLABC (877-553-5222). Miami: 305- July 5-8. McMinnville, TN. SALT Evangelism Training – July 13-17. The 805-9900. High Springs: 386-454-7956. Shop July 11-14. Cairo, GA. Summer SALT program covers the basics of online: www.floridaconference.com/abc/ or order July 18-21. Douglas, GA. personal and public evangelism, the evange- by e-mail: [email protected] Pathfinder Teen Local Mission Project – June lism cycle, and tools for outreach in your local Florida Adventist Bookmobile Schedule 14-18. Serving local refugees, Clarkston, GA. church and community. Designed for busy peo- June 26. Palm Coast. Palatka, St. Augustine, Or- Health Rally – June 18. McDonald Road, TN. ple looking for condensed training. For more ange Cove, Jacksonville First, Jacksonville South- God in Shoes Mission Trip – June 21-29. Clarkston, GA information, visit www.southern.edu/salt or call point. (Southeastern Conference: Jacksonville Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) Online 423-236-2034. Ephesus.) Training – June 22. July 20. www.acfgcc.org/ Academic Summer Camps – July 25-27. South- July 10. Silver Springs Shores, Ocala, Cross City, events or call 865-522-3193 for information. ern is hosting camps for high school students Perry, Tallahassee. Singles’ Ministries Mission Trip – June 23-July in chemistry, computing, English, filmmaking, July 11. Belleview, North Lake, Lady Lake, Inverness. 8. Ecuador. modern languages, and math/physics. Regis- July 17. Lauderhill, Plantation, Sunrise. (Southeast- Day of Prayer and Fasting – July 1. tration is $100 for commuter students ($150 if ern Conference: Mt. Olivet.) Some events require pre-registration; details at housing is needed). For more information, visit July 24. Winter Haven, Avon Park, Arcadia, Cape registration.gccsda.com. www.southern.edu/camps or call 423-236-2581. Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples. July 25. Port Charlotte, North Port, Sarasota, West Coast Christian Academy in Bradenton, Brandon, Tampa First. Gulf States Gulf States Southern Unionsouthern Union July 31. Cocoa, Fort Pierce, Midport, West Palm Beach First (Southeastern Conference: Palm Bay, Camp Alamisco Camps Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee – Oct. Port St. Lucie.) June 5-11. Adventurer. 12-15. Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, FL Planned Giving Clinics July 9. Bethesda French Lehigh Church. Oct. 1. West Palm Beach Spanish Church. Island Navigator – July 15-17 and 22-24. Pathfinder SUNSET program with camping fun to give better understanding of our Creator using the nature surround- jun. 10 jun. 17 jun. 24 jul. 1 JUl. 8 ing an island classroom. Cost: $35. Meet at Mar- Atlanta, Ga 8:25 8:31 8:36 8:40 8:45 athon Key K-Mart Plaza at 8 a.m. on July 15 (first trip) and July 22 (second trip), 5561 Overseas Hwy., Charleston, SC 8:06 8:11 8:16 8:20 8:24 Marathon. Details: www.floridaconference.com/ Charlotte, NC 8:14 8:19 8:25 8:30 8:34 events/island-navigator or 407-644-5000 x2423. Collegedale, TN 8:31 8:37 8:42 8:47 8:52 Wilderness Survival Camp Level 1 – July 22-24. Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212nd. Ave., High Huntsville, AL 7:36 7:41 7:47 7:52 7:56 Springs. For ages 10-17 plus chaperone. Cost: $65 or Jackson, MS 7:46 7:51 7:56 8:00 8:04 $55 if registered before July 11. Registration: www. Louisville, KY 8:40 8:46 8:52 8:57 9:02 floridaconference.com/events/wilderness-survival-camp-level-1 Memphis, TN 7:50 7:56 8:01 8:06 8:11 Regional Orientation and Organization Meet- Miami, FL 7:55 7:59 8:02 8:06 8:09 ings for the 71st Regular Florida Conference Montgomery, AL 7:30 7:35 7:40 7:45 7:49 Constituency Session: July 28. East Central Region. Kress Memorial Nashville, TN 7:39 7:45 7:51 7:56 8:00 Church, 746 Formosa Ave., Winter Park. 7-9 p.m. Orlando, FL 8:04 8:08 8:12 8:16 8:20 July 31. Lower Gold Region. Hollywood Spanish Wilmington, NC 8:00 8:06 8:11 8:16 8:20 Church, 1808 Van Buren St., Hollywood. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 31. Upper Gold Region. Fort Lauderdale Church, 850 SW 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. 4-6 p.m.

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R N T H E U N I O U O S N MEDICAL/DENTAL/HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION

GUEST SPEAKERS 50 YEAR DAVID SMITH, PH. D. V E R S David Smith has been an educator for forty years. From 1979 to 1981 he taught N N I A R Y English at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. From 1981 to 1998 David taught A English at Southern Adventist University, serving as English Department Chair during most of that time as well as earning his doctorate from the University of Tennessee. In 1998 David left Southern to serve as President of Union College. Since 2011, Dr. Smith has been the senior pastor of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist church and is the newly elected president of Southern Adventist University. David enjoys public speaking and has presented on a variety of topics to audiences worldwide.

JOHN S. NIXON SR., D. MIN. John S. Nixon is professor of theology and spirituality in the School of Religion at OCT. 6-9 Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. Before joining the faculty at Southern, John served for 34-years in pastoral ministry. He served congregations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, among others. He also served as senior 2016 pastor on three Adventist university campuses. While on the west coast, John served as Vice President in the Southern California Conference. STONE MOUNTAIN MUSICAL ARTISTS GEORGIA

THE KING’S HERALDS QUARTET Evergreen Marriott Founded in Keene, Texas, in 1927 by four young college students, the group has come to be recognized world-wide for their blend and Conference Resort musical expertise. Members include Don Scroggs, Jared Otto, Russell 4021 Lakeview Drive, Hospedales, and Jeff Pearles. Stone Mountain, I CANTORI Georgia 30083 The premiere choral ensemble within the School of Music at SAU. The members of I Cantori sing with the understanding that great music has the power to elevate and inspire both its listeners and participants to love and serve the Creator.

REGISTER BY AUG. 31, 2016 TO REGISTER OR FOR INFORMATION FOR THE EARLY ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION, GO TO BIRD RATE www.SouthernUnion.com/MedicalDentalConvention OR CALL ADVENTSOURCE/PLUSLINE AT (800) 732-7587 40 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | June 2016