Sabbath School: the Church at Study Vantage Point Managing Fear

March 2014 SOUTHERN

Sabbath School: The Church at Study Vantage Point Managing Fear

Philippians 4 gives a formula for managing fear. When people are poised to re- joice, be gentle, pray, think, and act in accordance with God’s revealed will, there is progress toward the management of fear and control over anxiety. Various studies of military personnel on combat duty in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, reveal a few ways by which people defend themselves against fear. First, there is the development of self- confidence — a belief in one’s abilities to meet the challenges and dangers of life. Second, there is involvement in work and other activities that expends nervous energy and distracts from the fear-producing situation. This can be a healthy way to prevent excessive fear, unless the work becomes compulsive and a way to escape from the real dangers of life. Third, there is faith in the ability and confidence of leaders who can deal with the fear. Fourth, there is belief in God. Here are a few recommendations I will extend to you to address anxiety prevailing in the lives of people who suffer with inordinate concern and fear for the future: 1. Trust in God. The person who learns to walk in daily contact with God comes to agree with the hymn writer who wrote, “I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.” This conviction can bring great security even when others are inclined to be fearful. At times, however, such trust leads to a blind denial of reality, to a refusal to accept responsibilities, to a rigidity of thinking that ultimately prevents the person from adapting to changing circumstances. In contrast, the Bible encourages realistic confron- tation with problems and flexible decision making. This lets people grow and adapt to change or danger, even as they maintain an underlying confidence in the sovereignty and wisdom of an all-powerful God. 2. Learn to cope. Coping with the causes of fear, when and before they arise, can Ron C. Smith, prevent the development of unmanageable fear. Such coping involves the following, D.Min., Ph.D. each of which can become part of a person’s lifestyle: President of the • Admitting fears, insecurities, conflicts, and anxieties when they arise. Southern Union • Talking these over with someone else – on a regular basis, if necessary. Conference • Building self-esteem. • Acknowledging that separation hurts, attempting to maintain contact with sepa- rated friends, and building relationships with others. • Seeking help from God and others in meeting one’s needs. • Learning to communicate more effectively. • Learning principles and techniques of relaxation. 3. Keep things in perspective. Whenever we find ourselves in a threatening, challenging, or potentially dangerous situation, most of us ponder the circumstances and try to determine how well we might cope. This process (also called “cognitive ap- praisal”) helps to explain why two people may look at the same situation but respond in very different ways. There is some evidence that personality characteristics influence these perceptions. Some people see bad in everything; others are more optimistic and inclined to look on the bright side of life. To help manage fear we can encourage people (especially those who tend to be negative) to keep a realistic perspective that does not always conclude immediately that the worst is likely to happen. Jesus put all of this in perspective when He spoke about worry in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). If we give Him first priority in our lives, we can rest assured that our needs will be supplied and there will be an adequate handle for managing fear.

2 T IDINGS • March 2014 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 108, No. 3, March 2014 The Southern Tidings is the Official Features Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Sabbath School: 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 The Church at Study Telephone (404) 299-1832 www.southernunion.com Staff 4 Editor R. STEVEN NORMAN III Managing Editor IRISENE DOUCE Circulation BOBBIE MILLBURN Students Planted Seeds Advertising NATHAN ZINNER Production COLLEGE PRESS for Vibrant Church Layout BRIAN WIEHN Contributing Editors 6 Adventist Health System RAINEY TURLINGTON Adventist University of Health Sciences S. ERIC CADIENTE Carolina RON QUICK Partnering for Eternity CREATION Health LYNELL LAMOUNTAIN Florida MARTIN BUTLER Georgia-Cumberland TAMARA WOLCOTT FISHER Gulf States NILTON GARCIA Hispanic MARIEL LOMBARDI 7 Kentucky-Tennessee STEVE ROSE Oakwood University GEORGE JOHNSON JR. South Atlantic WHITNEY JORDAN South Central MARVIN ALLISON Feed the Need Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY Southern Adventist University LUCAS PATTERSON Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 8 P.O. Box 44270, Charlotte, NC 28215 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 “GOTTA Tell Somebody” P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 9 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 10 Adventist Health System SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 11 Southern Adventist University P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 357-2482 12 Carolina 900 Hope Way, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 14 Florida ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 16 Georgia-Cumberland 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY (256) 726-7000 18 Gulf States 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 ews 22 Kentucky-Tennessee SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (800) SOUTHERN P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 24 South Atlantic SOUTHERN TIDINGS Volume 108 Number 3, March 2014. 26 South Central Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to all members. N 28 Southeastern POSTMASTER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 [email protected] 32 Obituaries COVER PHOTO: R. STEVEN NORMAN III 35 Classified Advertising 38 Announcements 39 Events Calendar

March 2014 • T IDINGS 3 Cover Feature DAVID STEWART JR. STEWART DAVID

Curtis Hall, Sabbath School superintendent at Berean Church in Atlanta, Georgia, leads discussion of lesson study.

Sabbath School: The Church BYat DAVID Study A. LONG

Is Sabbath School something that in the Word of righteousness: for he ening those who are new believers should be looked upon as optional? is a babe. But strong meat belongeth and to maintain the steadfast faith of Is it still relevant in this day and age? to them that are of full age, even those are established members. Ellen Has this valuable institution lost its those who by reason of use have White wrote, “The Sabbath School is vitality? Does it need to be dismantled their senses exercised to discern both an important branch of the mission- and reassembled? good and evil.” Sabbath School was ary work, not only because it gives Like anything that has been established as a means of strength- to young and old a knowledge of around more than one day, the rele- God’s Word, but because it awakens vance of Sabbath School is questioned in them a love for its sacred truths, by many individuals that are young and a desire to study them for them- and old. Many of those who are get- selves; above all, it teaches them to ting a little concerned about Sabbath regulate their lives by its holy teach- School are not against it. Everyone ings,” Counsels on Sabbath School who asks a hard question about that Work, page 10.4. which is good is not against that which While Sabbath School does they are questioning. If we are honest have its challenges, the good news with ourselves, there are some Sabbath is that God’s Word is still powerful Schools that suffer more than oth- and life-changing. Sabbath School ers, yet we can praise God that there has the potential to transform lives if are many that are really flourishing. the members of our churches would Because of the tendency to strictly use spend more time in the Word of the business model when we analyze God. “For the Word of God is living ministries or churches, it is easy to and powerful, and sharper than any come to some harsh conclusions with- two-edged sword, piercing even to out any feelings of remorse. To look at the division of soul and spirit, and of everything in a quantifiable fashion can joints and marrow, and is a discerner allow us to easily cast aside and even of the thoughts and intents of the throw out what God Himself values. heart,” Hebrews 4:12. Elaine Martinez, First Atlanta Hispanic It is recommended in order to Strengthening and Maintaining Church Sabbath School superintendent, strengthened Sabbath School for Hebrews 5:13, 14, says, “For re-established the Sabbath School program those who are actively involved, to at her church, and in doing so, it has every one that useth milk is unskillful increased attendance. attend the “Hit the Mark” seminars,

4 T IDINGS • March 2014 Sabbath School Coaching by Curtis the Sabbath School program before meet on a weekly basis to discuss Hall of Berean Church in Atlanta, the lesson study. This has created the upcoming lesson. By doing so Georgia. Hall remarks, “Sabbath a lot of interest and garnered more they are able to deal with pertinent School Coaching assists churches in participation from the departments issues that might come up, and share revitalizing their Sabbath School pro- that are leading out. Such an ef- insight with one another regarding grams, including teacher facilitation fort allows all the departments of them. skills for engaging discussions.” His the church to not only present their When the nominating report is workshops have encouraged those services, but it gives the opportunity voted by the church, inevitably there in attendance and helped individu- for members to see where they can is discussion among members about als to make positive changes in their also get involved in other phases of those who are placed in positions of local Sabbath Schools. His passion the church. leadership, which does not exclude for this area is God-given, and he is the Sabbath School Department. willing to be available to churches Precious Commodities When it comes to Sabbath School on an individual basis or, ideally, to The teachers are probably our teachers and how they teach, such a a group of churches in an area. One most precious commodity in our topic can engender a great amount of of the attendees, Gorden Klocko, of Sabbath Schools. They have the critical analysis. Even though guide- the Hendersonville, North Carolina, responsibility of facilitating the lesson lines are properly followed in the Church, commented about the pre- study and making every effort to en- selection of the individuals, it does sentation: “I attended Curtis Hall’s Hit gage the whole class. While it is not not end all discussion. It is at these the Mark, and that it is probably the the easiest task in the church, our times that wise members should seek most impressive seminar that I have teachers seek the help of the Great- God’s help, and pray for one another attended. I think we are missing out est Teacher to present the lesson and encourage one another. on something if we can’t have that in a way that will not only answer At the First Atlanta Hispanic done locally for our churches.” Semi- the most basic questions, but tackle Church, Elaine Martinez, Sabbath nars that are attended by individuals some of the greater challenges the School superintendent, has been able to increase the attendance at Sabbath School by re- establishing the program before the lesson study. She and her two associates intentionally include the youth and older members regularly in the program. While many of the Sabbath Schools have completely eliminated this phase, it is still a vi- able asset in some of the Sabbath Schools across the Southern Union. Ad- ditionally, it can serve as a training ground for our youth, and allow greater involvement for adult members. Martinez is excited about the pos- sibilities, even though the BIRDIE HENRI challenges are many. May the spirit of “with God all who are committed to the growth of Word presents. As both the student things are possible,” encourage all of Sabbath School will definitely make a and teacher interact in the Sabbath our Sabbath School superintendents major impact. School class, each should leave the to look above the problems, and into In an effort to increase Sabbath exchange with a deeper appreciation the face of the Problem Solver. School attendance at the Montgom- of God based on the written Word. David A. Long is the director of the ery First Church in Alabama, Carole Marie Filemon, who served for three Southern Union Sabbath School, Stewardship, Askew, Sabbath School superinten- years as Sabbath School superin- Personal Ministries, Prayer Ministries, and dent, has incorporated the different tendent at Berachah II in Orlando, Health Ministries Departments. ministries of the church to present Florida, relayed how the teachers

March 2014 • T IDINGS 5 Florida Feature

Forest Lake Academy students in the 1970s with Crawfordville, Florida, Church founding members. Students Planted Seeds for Vibrant Church BY LINDA PETERS Forty-one years ago, a small group youth, known as Maranatha Kids, was an altar call where all in atten- of dedicated young people from For- signed up 85 people for Bible studies. dance came forward to dedicate their est Lake Academy (FLA) in Apopka, With no Adventist church structure lives to the Lord. Next, the newly Florida, made a commitment to reach in Crawfordville, arrangements were baptized members, along with the FLA Crawfordville, a sparsely populated quickly made to hold evangelistic students, focused their efforts to build- community in Wakulla ing a new place of worship. County with no Adven- With this small group of dedicated tist presence. After grad- pioneers, construction on Crawfordville uating from FLA, eight Church began in March 1974. By Feb- students with a desire ruary 1975, Crawfordville Company, to share the Gospel put sponsored by Tallahassee Church, had their formal education officially organized into Crawfordville aside to work on the Seventh-day Adventist Church with ap- front lines before enroll- proximately 38 charter members. ing in college. Working Recently, the congregation cel- in several places, they ebrated its 40th anniversary. Pastors were especially inspired and elders who helped grow the

by Tallahassee Church MIKE CARLTON church community during the past 40 member Calvin Pierce, Crawfordville, Florida, Church member Noi Carlton years were invited to participate in the who had a deep desire (seated) was the first person to respond to an altar call at reunion events. to plant an Adventist the evangelistic series that spawned Crawfordville Church. Looking back, Crawfordville church in Crawfordville. Also pictured from left: former pastors Rus Aldridge and Joe Church members will always remem- With bold purpose, Straub; Larry Stephens, Forest Lake Academy Bible teacher ber that small group of young people and sponsor of Maranatha Kids; Scott Cronin, current pas- the students visited the tor; and Tom Whitsett, founding pastor. from Forest Lake Academy who re- local postmaster and sponded by planting seeds many years were granted permission ago. Reflecting on those who plant the to place notices in the Post Office with meetings in a small building known seeds and don’t always see how God an offer for free Bibles and Bible stud- today as the Crawfordville Women’s blesses the fruits of their labor, there is ies. In addition, they walked the dusty Club. At the end of the series con- a glad reminder of a great reunion day roads, witnessing door to door. Within ducted by Tom Whitsett, Tallahassee when they will receive their thanks a few weeks, this group of dedicated Church pastor, and his family, there face to face.

6 T IDINGS • March 2014 Kentucky-Tennessee Feature

Partnering for Eternity BY COLLEEN KELLY Thelma Davis (left) and Robin Forde-Whitefield The Partnering for Eternity supervision of Southern Adventist Uni- how courteous and well-mannered the (PFE) scholarship program offered at versity Social Work Department Dean young men are. Bobbie Wilson shows Madison Campus Elementary (MCE), Rene Drumm. her appreciation with brownie treats Madison, Tennessee, is designed to “It is possible this year for a stu- and playing games. And, Wayne Wil- enhance a relationship of service and dent to receive up to $1,000 of scholar- son likes to show the boys his stained friendship between the generations. ship money while serving someone glass projects and gourd carvings. A student chooses a else,” said Downs. Robin Forde-Whitefield (11) “scholarship mentor,” More than $39,000 in selected Thelma Davis, an 86-year-old a non-related person scholarship money church member who raised five of her who is no longer able has been donated own grandchildren. Karen Bass, Davis’ to maintain an ac- to support the PFE younger sister, invited Davis to live tive physical or social program this year. with her and her husband six years lifestyle. The student Some of the ago. Davis uses a walker with difficul- provides companion- activities that stu- ty, so Robin encourages her to exercise ship and service, while dents perform are by batting a balloon back and forth, the scholarship mentor assisting with grocery as well as walking. Robin does Davis’ provides guidance and shopping, domestic laundry, helps her eat her meals, and mature stability. duties, help feed a takes her snacks. She reacts to this lov- Students enrolled meal, laundry, pedi- ing, personal attention by clapping her at Adventist elementa- cures, hair care, and hands together with a big smile. The ry schools are eligible yard work. two also like to put puzzles together. to receive scholarship Bobbie and Wayne Wilson with Jake (13) and “This program is a win-win for monies while form- Jake and Nick Johnson Nick (10) Johnson everyone,” said Downs. “Students ing relationships with selected Wayne and learn to consider the needs of others, their scholarship mentors. The student, Bobbie Wilson who live near their and learn a work ethic while funding accompanied by his/her parent, is house. The Wilsons have a really large their education,” she said. “They can required to spend a minimum of one yard that needs maintaining. The Wil- see that there is a world beyond their hour per week in service activities with sons enjoy the boys for companionship own elementary school. Through give the scholarship mentor. just as much as the yard help. They and take, they build self-esteem. That At MCE, 41 students have chosen like to play Uno and Rummy, and oc- self-esteem comes from being satisfied to apply for the program and scholar- casionally enjoy a stroll to the railroad that they are achieving something for ship. Jacqueline Downs, parent volun- tunnel nearby. “It makes my Mondays the good.” teer, is the PFE coordinator. Currently, better,” said Jake. “It improves the For more information, contact Mi- 15 additional elementary schools are outlook for the week for me,” he said. chael Shofner at MCE, 1-615-865-4575. following the MCE model under the The Wilsons are so pleased to see

March 2014 • T IDINGS 7 South Atlantic Feature Feed the Need BY WHITNEY K. JORDAN CARLOS AUSTIN

John T. Boston II (back row), pastor of First Church in Dublin, Ga., and Ebenezer Church in Milledgeville, Ga., and his wife, Karla, pose with the church members and community services team.

There is a two-church dis- donations to cover what the food trict in central Georgia that does bank cannot. Local grocery stores and not get dressed up for worship farmers have heard about this special service twice per month. First ministry, and they have made arrange- Church in Dublin and Ebenezer ments to play a significant role in the Church in Milledgeville takes process. A number of persons have community service to a different been baptized as a result of this effort, level: They “Feed the Need.” and others attend regular study as they Nearly 100 families from learn more about following Christ and the community gather at the His Word. churches, where they are met CARLOS AUSTIN Boston believes that this is an by members who wear jeans First Church in Dublin, Ga., is filled with visitors initiative no one could have thought during Community Services Day on Sabbath, and community service T-shirts. January 18, 2014. of, saying, “This is one of those times “These families have fallen on where you just follow where the Holy hard times, and this church Church will work in collaboration to Spirit’s leading, and be amazed at the district stands in the gap,” says Ernes- reach our community with the truth result.” Jan Tharpe, community servic- tine Outland, First Church community of God’s love. We want to share the es leader at Ebenezer Church, is a new services leader. second coming of Jesus, the health member, and she commented, “This Everyone enjoys a worship experi- message, and provide our members is a God move. The people that come ence for one hour that begins at 11 the opportunity of engaging the com- here on Sabbath mornings fill the seats a.m., and then those attending are munity in welfare ministry.” while the members stand along the welcomed into the fellowship hall for Outland has been feeding fami- walls and serve; that’s the way Jesus a brief presentation on health, and lies in Dublin for five years. “We had intended it.” a hearty, healthy meal. Additionally, a small team doing this until Pastor Pray for this ministry in Dublin the ingredients of the meal provided Boston asked us about moving it from and Milledgeville as the members serve are placed in grocery bags along with Thursday to Sabbath. Now it’s being their area of the vineyard. other staples for families in need. done in Milledgeville, too,” adds Out- While the bags are being distributed, land. “There’s more help and we are the recipients are invited back to a able to reach more people and provide health and lifestyle class to learn more healthier options. It’s really a blessing on how to live and prepare meals that to see the whole church filled with the will combat obesity, hypertension, and community, and to know every mem- other chronic degenerative diseases. ber is doing a fair part to bless those in John T. Boston II, pastor of both need. I love it!” churches, shares, “The idea behind this As the numbers grow, each

initiative is that the ministries of our member has begun to bring weekly BOSTON KARLA

8 T IDINGS • March 2014 South Central Feature “GOTTA Tell

SOMEBODY”BY MARVIN L. ALLISON SR. PASTOR EARL L. JONES JR. EARL PASTOR

Hubert Morel, president of Southeastern Conference, was the guest speaker during the South Central Conference Church Officers’ Convention on Sabbath, January 25, 2014. The church officers from the with the song “He’s Been Faithful,” were invited to come and lay hands South Central Conference poured and then Juleun Johnson, pastor of on the books, and then the books into Birmingham, Alabama, to Bir- Hillsview Church in Birmingham, were handed out. Now they are in mingham preached the the hands of souls seeking truth. No Jefferson Word. His ad- great need for uncomfortable wit- Convention monition was nessing: just pay (for the book), pray Center (BJCC) that despite (over the book), and then give it (the on January the challenges book) away. 24, 2014, to of life, God Hubert Morel Jr., president of attend the will provide, Southeastern Conference, delivered weekend and all can the morning message. He spoke on Church Offi- rely on God’s fishing. Many received inspiration cers’ Conven- provisions from his message. Jesus can speak tion (COC). even in the to those who are looking for truth

They came to L. JONES JR. EARL PASTOR most dismal and have them come to the soul- gather infor- Church officers register and greet their friends. circumstances. winning nets, when we cast them at mation and Early His command. Basically, it is not up ministry modules, to be more effec- Sabbath morning there was a prayer to man to catch fish (souls), it is up tive ministers in their local churches. session, Sabbath School, and divine to Jesus; all we need to do is cast South Central holds Church Of- worship. For divine worship, Dana the net when He tells us to, and not ficers’ Convention every other year. Edmond, president of South Central, be concerned about the surrounding This year, 1,305 registered for the gifted the sharing book From Dark- conditions. event, and the theme was “GOTTA ness to Dawn to about 2,500 attend- At sunset on Sabbath, January Tell SOMEBODY.” ees, with a 25, Ed Wright, COC is not just a series of work- challenge not D.Min., presi- shops where newly elected church to keep the dent of Georgia- officers and more seasoned church book for them- Cumberland officers come to learn and grow. selves, but to Conference, There is much more to this weekend give it away to closed the con- than workshops and collecting pa- somebody who vention with an pers to fill up desks and file cabinets. is not an Ad- inspiring Vesper Much more! ventist. And he thought. GOTTA Tell SOMEBODY added a simple In between opened Friday evening with Vespers, charge — pay- L. JONES JR. EARL PASTOR worship and praise, prayer, and preaching. Lola pray-give it A church officer is moved by the Holy Spirit praise, work- Moore, pastor of Panama City/Green- away. All of during the worship service at the COC in shops were wood, Florida, district, praised God the pastors January. conducted.

March 2014 • T IDINGS 9 Adventist Health System

Florida Hospital Lays Foundation for Women’s Health Just after the sun set ise. Jalbert experienced se- center, and the High Risk on downtown Orlando, vere cardiac problems after Breast Center. February 8, 2014, members giving birth to her children, “Research is showing of the community excit- and knows firsthand the that the lifespan of women edly watched pink concrete importance of a comprehen- is not growing at the same flow out of trucks onto the sive women’s health facility. rate as men,” said Marla Sil- construction site for a new “Having a facility like liman, senior vice president comprehensive women’s Florida Hospital for women at Florida Hospital. “Women hospital. Throughout the is truly phenomenal – a put others’ health and well- night and into the early place for women like myself being ahead of their own, morning, roughly 700 truck- to have access to all areas but need to take care of loads poured about 180,000 of specialty and have that themselves, too. That’s why cubic feet of concrete. care truly be coordinated,” putting all the specialists in This was the second she said. “My two beautiful, one comprehensive facil- largest concrete pour in cen- healthy daughters are proof ity to work together is so tral Florida history, follow- that comprehensive care can important.” ing the 2006 construction of prevent critical problems all stages of life. Services will The 12-story, Florida Hospital’s Ginsburg and make the unbelievable, include obstetrics, maternal 400,000-square-foot hospital Tower. believable.” fetal medicine, gynecologic will house 322 beds, and is For Dena Jalbert, a Florida Hospital for oncology, women’s surgery, set to open in 2015. cardiology and obstetrics Women will be a compre- neonatal intensive care, —BY JENNIFER ROBERTS patient at Florida Hospital, it hensive facility to treat the mammography, wellness was also a moment of prom- health needs of women in and education, a lactation University and Hospital Partner to Help Patients Manage Chronic Diseases Florida Hospital Me- Jimenez and Jill Piazza, into costly and overwhelm- morial Medical Center has director of health and ing health problems. This partnered with Bethune- performance for Florida includes helping patients Cookman University in Hospital Volusia/Flagler, avoid missing appointments, Daytona Beach, Fla., to provided training in the misunderstandings, and non- pilot a program called form of an elective course compliance with prescribed Florida Hospital Commu- for pre-med and health health regimens. nity Care, which will help science majors to become “This is a hands-on local residents in need the necessary resources to health coaches. internship,” said Piazza. manage chronic diseases. do it on their own,” said Ron The following semes- “These students will gain Through this program, Jimenez, M.D., chief medi- ter, these students will be real-world experience as a team of clinicians, sup- cal officer at Florida Hospital enrolled in a practicum they interact with patients, ported by a team of student Memorial Medical Center. internship where they will and write and present case health coaches from the “Once these patients leave be paired with patients, reports to the Florida Hos- University, will coordinate the hospital, a team will helping to coach them and pital Community Care team post-discharge care for pa- coordinate care for them in- emphasize compliance with each week.” tients with limited resources definitely, free of charge. No the personalized health plan The program will accept to manage their chronic one else in the area is doing mapped out by the Florida 50 patients in 2014, with conditions such as heart anything like this, especially Hospital Community Care plans to grow in time, both disease and diabetes. partnering with a university team. As health coaches, in numbers and in reach “This is an innovative to train students.” students will aim to reduce by expanding to other area way to provide care to our The program launched what ultimately falls through Florida Hospital locations. patients who do not have in January 2014 when the cracks and can escalate —BY LINDSAY REW

10 T IDINGS • March 2014 Southern Adventist University

Registration Open for Nighttime Adventure Race The 2014 Dusk develop during the ‘til Dawn Adventure race, because people Race, hosted by let their guards down Southern Adventist when they are tired University’s Outdoor and there are chal- Leadership program, lenges ahead.” is an action-packed The 2013 race event that attracts had 17 teams of four, students and commu- and those numbers nity members every are expected to spring for a nighttime increase. All required contest that often gear to compete will takes participants out be provided. Prizes of their comfort zone. include $200 for Begun in 2007, previ- first place, $150 for ous races have in- second, and $100 for cluded activities such third. as running, zip lining, “We came, caving, rock climb- Fire-building exercises are just one of the mental challenges included in past we laughed, we ing, and even mental Dusk ’til Dawn Adventure Races. struggled, and we challenges that teams conquered,” Djernes complete together. ordinator at Southern. “We from the lowest point of said. “And then we This year’s race is April 12, had such a good time that the valley to the ridge top collapsed!” and begins at 8:45 p.m. we actually made a hard overlooking the university, Registration for the “Last year’s race was so cover book to commemo- will be utilized to a greater event is open until the race memorable for our team — rate the experience.” degree this year. “The begins. For more informa- named the “Nifty Fifty” be- New features this year intention is to challenge the tion, visit facebook.com/ cause we were all beyond include a large vehicle pull mind and body, and to fos- dusktildawn, or go to that age — since it was and an improved zip line ter teamwork,” said Michael raceit.com and enter “Dusk our first time for this type experience. Organizers also Harris, Adventure Program- ‘til Dawn.” of adventure,” said Becky say that the Biology Trail, ming coordinator. “Spiri- —BY ASHLEY RICH Djernes, interior design co- paths that stretch 10 miles tual connections tend to Instrument Drive to Assist Inner City Students WSMC Classical 90.5, program on a Chattanooga directions), WSMC would WSMC staff to facilitate the Southern Adventist Univer- concert and arts education spread the word about this drop-off of their used instru- sity’s 100,000-watt FM radio community outreach effort. need and collect 200-300 ments. station, recently kicked off Many of the schools visited used instruments to be re- Several schools are al- a used instrument drive that week had students paired and redistributed. ready scheduled to receive for arts-poor area schools. hungry to learn, but without WSMC announced the instruments from WSMC. A $25,000 grant from the the musical tools to move instrument drive, and the Parents and educators wish- McKenzie Foundation will forward. In January 2014, impressive grant, during ing to add their school’s fund repair costs for all the WSMC once again brought the “From the Top” per- name for consideration may donations. Launched in “From the Top” to Chat- formance in front of 1,500 fill out applications online January, the campaign runs tanooga, but this time they classical music lovers. The by visiting www.wsmc.org. through the end of March. had a bold vision two years response was immediate. In For more information, email Seeds for this campaign in the making. By using the the lobby after the perfor- [email protected] or call were planted in April 2012 impressive geographic foot- mance, audience members 423-236-2426. as WSMC partnered with print of the station’s radio exchanged phone numbers —STAFF REPORT NPR’s “From the Top” radio signal (nearly 90 miles in all and email addresses with

March 2014 • T IDINGS 11 Carolina News

Christmas Unites Upstate South Carolina Churches Sabbath evening, De- cember 14, 2013, churches in Upstate South Carolina were treated to a one-of-a- kind event. A musical Christmas program brought together various churches in the area in celebration of the season. “At first, the idea was to have our district churches come together,” said Sarah Fernandez, coordinator of the event, “but then the idea evolved SUSAN JOH to include all the churches Salem, Spartanburg, and “We want this to be a to host the event, so that in the area.” The invitation Westminster — packed the bridge-building event in everyone can support the was extended to churches host church, Clemson, for our community,” said Nel- service and help foster a in the Carolina and South a night of singing, instru- son Fernandez, host pastor sense of community among Atlantic conferences. In the ments, skits, and stories. of Clemson and Greenville our churches.” end, more than 200 mem- There was even a gospel Spanish churches. “Next —BY NELSON A. bers from area congrega- choir from the Baptist year, the idea is to pass the FERNANDEZ JR. tions — Anderson, Clem- church that rents the build- torch to another Adventist son, Greenville, Pickens, ing on Sundays. church that would like Mills River Holds Little Lambs Induction Ceremony Seven children were Mills River Church School ers, Happy Helpers, Zoo hands to speak, walking in inducted into Little Lambs in their trips and church Animals, and more. Every a straight line, sharing, and during a service held Sab- programs. week they make crafts, socializing. bath morning at Mills River, Every class is based play games, and have The children also work N.C., Church on November around a different theme, outdoor time. Figueroa’s on some pre-k activities 2, 2013. This is a new pro- such as My Home, My goal is to get them ready such as letters, numbers, gram to Mills River, spear- God, My Family, About for school by teaching colors, shapes recognition, headed by Laura Figueroa, Me, Community Help- them skills like raising their calendar skills, and learn- a former elementary ing to speak Spanish. They school teacher who go on field trips and invite has recently relocated guests for presentations to Mills River from — such as the local fire Gainesville, Fla. department, who came and The Little Lambs talked to the children about program meets every fire safety. Wednesday morning, The Little Lambs which gives these little program is teaching these tykes a chance to expe- children to have a deep rience what school will love for Jesus in their feel like when they are hearts, while also giving old enough to attend. them skills that they can They also have the carry forward with them as privilege of occasion- they grow.

ally participating with RAIMONDO ANGELA —BY ANGELA RAIMONDO

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“The Game Ends at Sundown” A boy from the New Jer- for his Lord. In addition to sey ghetto, Sandy Smith, has ShareHim events, Smith has done it all! With a basketball traveled on his own to hold scholarship to Winston Sa- evangelistic events to such lem State University in North places as Cuba, Hungary, Carolina, he was selected and Finland. All-Conference three straight A little more than 20 years, then All-South two years ago, Smith worked as years, and then two years a literature evangelist in the Sporting News All-America. Asheville, N.C., area with the In addition, Smith was se- Listen program, where he lected as an alternate on the called on schools to pres- 1973 World Cup Basketball ent Listen Magazine. Smith Team. Then after years of was the leading literature struggle, disappointment, evangelist in the Carolina and determination, Smith Conference for several years, succeeded in becoming a and walked away with many valued player with the NBA awards. (National Basketball Associa- RON QUICK Having abandoned tion), and was drafted by the tional. But, did this make the boy from the ghetto has professional basketball with Phoenix Suns. him happy? Had he fulfilled tasted success, but is now its opportunity for wealth Growing up on the his dream? After four years striving for something even and fame, and having given streets of Trenton, N.J., with the NBA, Smith called better. This former pro-bas- his life to God, Smith finally wasn’t easy for Smith. His it quits and went to work for ketball player has written 13 found true fulfillment. father was in and out of the courthouse. books, produced a 30-min- A book about this for- jail, and his mother was an It was there that a fellow ute Gospel radio program, mer pro-basketball player, alcoholic. To escape the worker told him about a and has developed his own The Game Ends at Sundown, can tension in the home, Smith book called The Great Con- Bible study plan. Smith has be found at the Adventist realized there was one thing troversy. Smith read it, was traveled the world with Book Center. Smith and his he was good at, and that convicted, and became a ShareHim conducting evan- wife, Jerry, live in Canton, was basketball. His success Seventh-day Adventist. gelistic meetings, and has N.C. proved his skill was excep- Today, you could say won well over 1,000 souls —BY RON QUICK Conference VP Certified as Ziglar Legacy Trainer In the summer of 1986, principles that have had ties and acquainting them while searching for direc- such a positive influence in with your congregation. tion and fulfillment in his his life. Business owners can also life, Gary Moyer accepted In November of 2013, benefit by taking advan- Jesus Christ as his Savior Moyer received certifica- tage of these character and Lord after listening to a tion as a Ziglar Legacy building presentations for cassette tape of the testimo- Trainer. He will be incor- employee development. ny of motivational speaker, porating keynote speeches Please contact Gary Moyer Zig Ziglar. God eventually and seminars on personal at gmoyer@carolinasda. led Moyer into the Seventh- development, winning rela- com for more information day Adventist Church, and tionships, and goals as part if your church or business then into full-time ministry. of his ministry. Churches would like to take advan- Moyer has been listening can use these seminars to tage of this new ministry to and reading Zig Ziglar’s RON QUICK minister to their members, opportunity to help grow materials, which are based since then, sharing with as well as a way of reach- your people. on biblical values, ever others the life-changing ing out to their communi-

March 2014 • T IDINGS 13 Florida News

Belleview Church Members Dedicate New Sanctuary Early in 1981, By the time the a group of individ- current pastor, uals from Ocala, Ric Pleasants, ar- Fla., decided to rived, a significant plant a new church amount of money south of town in was in hand, and Belleview. A local the members were bank contributed motivated to build. its basement facili- Several members ties for the congre- sacrificially gave gation’s use on large sums of Sabbath afternoons money for various after the bank had projects such as closed. a sound system, While enjoy- steeple, and a ing the bank’s chandelier for the hospitality, the foyer. small group began The begin-

donating money SABO ZLATA ning of a new toward the pur- Belleview Church members dedicated their new sanctuary June 9, 2012. era for Belleview chase of five acres members began just outside the city on June 9, 2012, limits, and started making Within a year, the new church members renewed with the dedication of their plans to build a church. building was completed their commitment to build- new sanctuary. Of the Upon purchase of this land, debt free as each member ing a new sanctuary. By this original 45 charter mem- and as soon as weather generously gave their time, time, the church was burst- bers, seven still attend. permitted, the congregation money, and talents. The ing at its seams; however, After 30 years of waiting, of 45 held a worship service new sanctuary, on their newly acquired dedicated in April property. Soon after, a 1982, was to serve groundbreaking ceremony as a temporary was held with officials from place of worship. Florida Conference in at- Almost immedi- tendance. ately, plans were The newly organized under way for a church had three contrac- larger sanctuary. tors in their congregation As member- who supervised the con- ship increased

struction and worked every through the years, SABO ZLATA Sunday with other members several additions Belleview Church members worship in their new 250-seat sanctuary. and nonAdventist friends in were added to the the labor of love. Dollar by original structure. dollar, brick by brick, the Construction of a larger Lathrom had decided to their hopes and dreams small congregation went sanctuary was put on hold further his education and have become a reality; and forward in faith and began while the congregation leave this pastorate. now, with other members to build the church. Mem- continued to worship in the For 30 years, the con- and visitors, they worship bers pledged more than original 100-seat sanctuary. gregation never stopped the Lord in a new, spa- they could afford, and the With the arrival of giving funds toward build- cious, 250-seat sanctuary. Lord provided. Shawn Lathrom, pastor, the ing of a new sanctuary. —BY ZLATA SABO

14 T IDINGS • March 2014 Florida News

Lake Worth Couples Recommit to Marriage Vows Lake Rivera this past fall. The memorable for the entire Worth, Adventura Matrimonial congregation, but espe- Fla., Span- (Marital Adventure) semi- cially for the 40 couples ish Church nar began on Friday eve- who are taking advantage hosted a ning and ended Saturday of the information to build weekend evening with 40 couples in solid relationships full of Family Life attendance. love and patience while

OMAYRA VIDAL OMAYRA seminar The closing gala in- seeking God’s presence in Byron and Ximena Rivera presented a Family conducted cluded a banquet and vow their homes. Life seminar at Lake Worth Spanish Church, by Byron renewal ceremony for the —BY ERIK GARCIA with 40 couples in attendance. and Ximena couples. The seminar was Food Pantry Client Develops Cookbook Members of Homosas- simple approach to cook- munity around the church, sa, Fla., Church compiled ing,” says the brainchild and is well-received by a cookbook as a special of the project. Although the 60 to 75 families who gift for families served she prefers to remain use its services. twice a month at their anonymous, she is one of —BY BOB HALSTEAD Food Pantry. The cook- the Pantry’s former clients book contains recipes for and was baptized in Janu- LEE BENNETT the foods they distribute. ary. The recipes could The Food Pantry was Homosassa Church members prepared a cookbook of simple hardly be considered started more than four and practical recipes for gourmet; yet, “They pro- years ago in an effort to dozens of families who use the vide a very practical and meet and serve the com- church’s Food Pantry services. Silver Springs Shores Church Dedicates Agape Center

Silver Springs Shores Church in Ocala, Fla., cel- ebrated a dedicatory service in November that included burning the mortgage for their Agape Center. The two-year early JOE NEWMAN JOE NEWMAN payoff was due to the Silver Springs Shores Church members dedicated Matthew Christo, Silver Springs Shores Church pas- sacrifice of members, their Agape Center at a mortgage burning cer- tor, burns the mortgage for the Agape Center which emony in November. was paid off two years early. as their vision and planning came to Pastor Matthew Christo and tunity to participate in the were Marvin Williams, fruition. the BeSmart team, which exercise classes held weekly ministerial field secretary, More than a decade promotes healthy lifestyles, in the Agape Center,” said and Conrad Duncan, vice ago, members recognized were commended for host- one of the visitors. president for administration the need for a multipurpose ing a Wednesday night Christo led the Agape and director of stewardship. building as a safe place for exercise and Bible class Center dedication service —BY NORMA HENRY healthy recreational activi- for 40 to 50 young people that included Creaton Fran- ties for the young people of from the community. “How cis, former pastor. Repre- the church and community. thankful I am for the oppor- senting Florida Conference

March 2014 • T IDINGS 15 Georgia-Cumberland News

Hazekamp Publishes Book on Stewardship Mitch Haze- on the comput- ting down a tree in his yard. kamp, Georgia- er, so I bought a He was told he might never Cumberland $3,000 comput- walk again, but by God’s Conference steward- er; the best they grace he is in great health. ship/trust services had at the time, Hazekamp has served director, published a and I learned the Adventist Church for book with Advent- how to type.” nearly 40 years: 24 years as a Source. His book, “Writ- pastor, five as ministerial di- Stewardship and ing the book rector, and 11 in his current Everything, includes energized me,” role as stewardship, planned practical lessons said Hazekamp, giving and trust services from daily life and who felt his director, and associate sec-

Scripture. BRIAN YOUNG career stagnat- retary. He has also ventured The book ing. “I also had overseas with evangelistic Mitch Hazekamp poses with his new book, Stewar- shares the idea of ship and Everything, published by AdventSource. support from the outreach in Venezuela, Cam- Psalm 24:1, 2, “The North American bodia, Kenya, India, and the earth is the Lord’s, kamp shares lessons he has Division, Brad Philippines. and all its fullness, the learned about stewardship Forbes at AdventSource, and He is married to Vivian, world and those who dwell from his personal life, family, the Conference Communi- a retired teacher. They have therein. For He has founded wallet, church life, outreach, cation Department. Writing four adult children, and it upon the seas, and estab- and ministry. for Communique’ was a big three grandchildren. lished it upon the waters.” It was not until about part of that. My wife, Vivian, —BY TAMARA WOLCOTT Some of the titles within age 50 that Hazekamp even whom the book is dedicated FISHER the book include “Stew- learned how to type. “I took to, was a wonderful encour- ardship and Walking with typing classes after I moved agement also.” God,” “Stewardship and to Savannah to pastor. The Hazekamp wrote this Pets,” and “Stewardship Conference said that we book after experiencing a and Doing Good.” Haze- would be doing reporting terrible accident while cut- Buford Family Become Church #165 What started as a church plant for the Auburn, Ga., Church about five years ago, became Georgia-Cumberland Conference church number 165 on Sabbath, January 25, 2014, with 113 members. Buford, Ga., is located about 25 miles north of At- lanta, on the southern shores of Lake Lanier. “People are seeing the Buford Church family as a welcome place where they can come to meet Jesus,” said Matt Smith, pastor. “I don’t

know how else to put it. SMITH MATT We’re just friendly and people come!” Members of the Buford Church family sign the roster for the formation of their church from a com- —BY MATT SMITH pany into an official church. Matt Smith is the current pastor.

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Staats Receives NAD Excellence in Ministry Award Ernest Staats, informa- ing resources to the Church reconized with the Excel- ing young people using tion technology (IT) direc- in the area of security, as lence in Ministry Award. technology, Staats is a tor at Georgia-Cumberland well as his training of GCA “I am humbled that I have frequent presenter at profes- Academy (GCA) since 1999, students in “best security been able to contribute to sional meetings, as well as was the recent recipient of practices as well as general the ministry of the Church,” Church-related programs. the Excellence in Ministry computer best practices.” he stated. “I am pleased that His presentation at the NAD Award. Lamoreaux and meetings focused on This award, given for Staats both see IT how churches can “continual outstanding ex- work as an impor- stream services and set cellence” in various areas of tant ministry within up a wireless network. ministry, is given out twice the Church. Lam- It was entitled, “The every five years when the oreaux says that Streaming and WIFI North American Division IT services should Best Practices on a (NAD) holds its Adventist deliver those they Budget.” Ministries Convention. serve the “best Staats holds Nancy Lamoreaux, NAD software, hardware, bachelor of science information technology and service that we degrees in computer services director, presented can provide.” science education and the award to Staats at the Staats observed business management Monterey, Calif., meetings in that, “Everything from Union College, January. in the Church and a master’s degree Lamoreaux noted that runs on technol- Ernest Staats, Georgia-Cumberland Academy IT in information assur- director, accepts the North American Division this is the first time an ogy. Technology is Excellence in Ministry Award from Nancy Lam- ance from Norwich academy IT director has expanding the ways oreaux, North American Division information University. received this award. “Ernest people receive the technology services director. He is married to demonstrates a very high Gospel through Carrie Staats, who is commitment to the Seventh- streaming, social media, my team of youth and I are also a GCA staff member, day Adventist Church with and other ways of sharing able to facilitate the ministry and is the father of Nuriah the work he has done and information.” of the Church.” and Asa. is doing at GCA.” She also Staats was surprised Passionate about —BY NANCY GERARD noted his work in provid- and honored that he was working with and protect-

Leila Pink Turns 100 Years Old Leila Pink, they had 11 chil- ily. She is also a good affectionately dren. She is also cook. She lives with her known as Grannie blessed with 33 daughter, Primona Allen, Pink, was born grandchildren, 45 in Jonesboro, Ga., and is in Ocho Rios, great-grandchildren, a member at the Powder Jamaica, March 12, 10 great-great- Springs, Ga., Church. 1914. grandchildren, and She is currently She and her one great-great- homebound and listens family have been great-grandchild. to songs and watches Adventists for Some of Gran- 3ABN. several years. She nie Pink’s favor- was married to ite past-times are the late Alexan- singing, reading der Pink for more God’s Word, and

than 75 years, and PINK FAMILY praying for her fam-

March 2014 • T IDINGS 17 Gulf States News

Students Go “Beyond Bass” to Reach Community I could not sleep. After years, we want to knock tossing and turning, I got on the doors in the entire out of bed to spend some area surrounding Bass Me- time talking with the Lord. morial Academy and offer During my conversation The Great Controversy. The with Him, I felt strongly im- students did it all — they pressed to start something read the book, raised the different for the second se- money, mapped out the mester of junior Bible class territories, and shared the at Bass Memorial Academy. books with their neighbors. The phrase “Beyond Clearly, they not only want Bass” was stuck in my have not read them our- As the students went to reach the area around head, and soon it became selves. We dove into the out in twos, they were Bass, but around the state, the name of our initia- book through class discus- encouraged by the re- the Conference, the Union, tive. But, what would the sions, student presenta- sponse of the community. the Division, and the students think of it? I was tions, and reading together. Our neighbors were open world. excited to share with them, The next step was to raise and receptive but nervous to see their money to purchase enough to receiving the response. After presenting copies of the book so that book. The stu- my idea to the class the we could give one to every dents told each following morning, I was household in Lumberton, person that they thrilled to see that even Miss. The students raised were reading though many were hesitant, the money within a couple this book in the students put aside their of weeks, and the order for class, that it had fears and blessed them, took owner- and that they ship of the had person- project. ally raised the The money to give more we them a book for discussed free. Amazed by this, very We want to go beyond it, the more few turned the students our campus and beyond our goals away. Each time, the stu- our borders and reach this became dents took the opportunity dying world with hope of clear. We and offered to pray with the Savior. If you want to wanted to the people. God works in join the students in going go beyond miraculous ways. A couple “Beyond Bass” or beyond the Bass of students even had neigh- your area, please contact us campus and bors chasing them down at http://www.bmasda.org/ reach the the street or approaching church-visit-request-form/. community them because they had To watch the “Beyond for Jesus. not received a copy of Bass” video or find out We specifi- Two students are in their final task of knock- the book and desperately how you can financially cally wanted ing on every door and offering a book at each support this project, go to home. As the students went out in twos, they wanted one. to do this were encouraged by the response of the com- The larger goal of this www.bmasda.org/about- with the munity. project is to go to all the bass/. Also, thank you for book The towns surrounding Bass the most important support Great Controversy. The first the books was placed. The Memorial Academy, with — your prayers. goal was to read the book, final task was to personally each junior class taking on —BY CHELSY SCHAUER because often we share knock on every door and a new town each year. By materials with others, but offer a book at each home. God’s grace, within four

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Edmeade Joins Gulf States as Assistant Treasurer Jerome Edmeade is Mountain Academy called the Kentucky-Tennessee the youngest of three boys him back to serve as an as- Conference. born to Lester and the sistant boys’ dean. Edmeade is pleased late Clotil Edmeade. They After spending two to say that, “God has now were raised in Brooklyn, years there, Edmeade seen fit to allow me to N.Y., where his family still received the opportunity continue to work for Him resides. His mother was to intern for the Southern as I join the laborers of the an educator in the Adven- Union Conference as a Gulf States Conference. I tist school system, and his participant of the Busi- look forward to witnessing father still teaches in New ness Leadership Intern- the blessings that the Lord York City’s public schools. ship Program. One of the has in store for His children Edmeade gradu- highlights of his internship here in Alabama, Missis- ated from Blue Mountain experience was the oppor- sippi, and the Panhandle Academy, class of 2005. tunity to work under Phil of Florida. Let us continue From there, he went on to Wilhelm at Bass Memorial to pray for each other as JEROME EDMEADE Columbia Union College Academy in Lumberton, we work together to spread (now Washington Adven- Jerome Edmeade is the new Miss. the Gospel of Christ’s re- Gulf States Conference assis- tist University) in Takoma tant treasurer. After the assignment deeming love.” Park, Md., where he was a at Bass was completed, member of the New Eng- to Oakwood University in he was transferred to the land Youth Ensemble as Huntsville, Ala., where he Adventist Book Center in a percussionist. After two completed his degree in Collegedale, Tenn. From years of touring and play- finance and graduated April there, he moved to Nash- ing music, he put the mal- 2010. Following gradua- ville, Tenn., to work in the lets down and transferred tion from Oakwood, Blue Treasury Department for Rodriguez to Serve Clanton and Montgomery Michel Rodriguez, was asked to work as an 29 years old from Cuban associate pastor for one origin, came to the United year. Subsequently, he States in 2006 in search of received an official call to new opportunities and new serve the Hispanic district horizons. After crossing the of Clanton and Montgom- straits of Florida with his ery in Gulf States, where he parents in a makeshift boat is today. Rodriguez loves on shark-infested waters, God with all his heart, and he reached the shores of has a passion for evange- Florida. Two years later, lism and missions. he decided to continue his studies at Southwestern Ad- ventist University in Keene, Tex. While in his second GARCIA NILTON year of studying sciences Michel and Elizabeth Rodriguez and mathematics, he felt the call of God to minis- with a degree in theology. of meeting in college. try, which totally turned A month later, he mar- That same year, he his life around. He was ried Elizabeth, a beautiful received a call from the elected pastor of the 2011- young woman from Mexico American Church in Bir- 2012 class, and graduated whom he had the pleasure mingham, Ala., where he

March 2014 • T IDINGS 19 Gulf States News

Conference Holds Year-end Meeting in Fort Walton The Gulf States Confer- perfect our health, the ence year-end meeting was better all can be of service held in Fort Walton Beach, to God and fellow man. January 3-5, 2014. The God loves you and will not weekend began Friday eve- forsake you, and you owe ning with a welcome from it to Him and yourselves Mel Eisele, Gulf States pres- to obey His laws as well ident, along with greetings as the laws of health. On from Martin Fancher, pastor Sabbath afternoon, Ruwie of Fort Walton Beach, Vasquez, administrative Fla., Church. There was assistant to Eisele, gave an a footwashing ceremony uplifting musical concert. and an agape feast, where Ingrid Robinson also per- individuals shared what formed for the group. they were thankful for and Sunday morning’s busi- what goals they had set for Jim Wilson (center), Home Health Education Service treasurer, ness meeting began with themselves in 2014. Carlton presents an award to David Sigamani (left), Gulf States publish- Vasquez leading a vibrant Robinson, an attorney from ing director; and one for the Conference to Mel Eisele, Gulf States song service. Eisele gave president. South Carolina, also gave the devotion, and awards a brief but inspiring talk to were given a cordial wel- the promises of the Lord were given to Gulf States the group. come by Fancher and the are true when He says He Conference and David Siga- Robinson also led the congregation. will not forget His people in mani, Gulf States publishing Sabbath School program. Eisele delivered a their trying hours. director, for the largest per- Sabbath was a high Sab- touching message titled After a delicious meal, centage gained during 2013. bath, not only because it “Heaven’s Passion,” where the attendees were instruct- The weekend was God-en- was the first Sabbath of the he expounded on God’s ed on the reasons for health thused. The individuals who New Year, but also because love for His children. Dur- reform by Gulf States litera- attended were inspired to it was the year-end meeting ing times of struggles in ture evangelist Stacy Banks. make this year unforgettable for the literature evange- this life when we see no She reminded all how they by showing God’s love to lists. Even though it was hope, we may be tempted rob God of service when every individual they meet. cold outside, Fort Walton to say, “My God, my God, they violate the laws of —BY DAVID SIGAMANI Beach members warmly why hast thou forsaken health and suffer from self- greeted everyone, and all me?” Matthew 17:46, but inflicted wounds. The more Huntsville Central Raises Religious Liberty Funds Huntsville magazine subscriptions, George and Janet Decker, Central Church many of which will go the Religious Liberty spon- in Huntsville, to elected officials in the sors at Huntsville Central Ala., raised state of Alabama. Church, for their enthusias- $4,559 for the Liberty subscrip- tic and dedicated commit- 2013 Religious tions are not the only ment to religious liberty in Liberty Cam- way that the offering is America. paign. This used; it also contributes —BY CHRISTOPHER BARR will enable to educational efforts the Southern in the Southern Union, Union Reli- as well as helping with gious Liberty the litigation fund when Department the Religious Liberty to mail out BARR CHRISTOPHER Department has to go to 760 Liberty Janet and George Decker court. We want to thank

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March 2014 • T IDINGS 21 Kentucky-Tennessee News

Blind Camper Receives Braille Hymnal Last summer at Indian hymn he selected for the Creek Camp, Peter Fos- congregation to sing to ter requested a Seventh- open the service — #246, day Adventist Hymnal in Worthy, Worthy Is the braille. On Sabbath, Janu- Lamb — an exceptionally ary 4, 2014, Foster received fitting hymn for commu- the hymnal he requested. nion Sabbath. He led the It was delayed a month congregation as his sister, because of sickness he has Patricia Brown, played the endured, but it was with piano. joy that he finally accepted —BY FRED CALKINS the four volumes. The only non-braille printing is on the covers. All the material Fred Calkins, pastor, presents a inside is in braille. braille Seventh-day Adventist Peter Foster leads song service Foster looked up the Hymnal to Peter Foster. from his braille hymnal. GracePoint Church is Blessed to Build “I’m classroom school, Lord organized a path to amazed how gym, and offices, make it a priority.” Immedi- God is mov- allowing for a fully- ately she launched a market ing here,” says utilized facility. research and operational fea- Michael Cauley, As confirma- sibility study. pastor of Gra- tion, an anonymous “The more I learned, cePoint Church $500,000 matching the more excited I became,” in Franklin, donation stipulated says Getman. “But what en- Tenn., about 20 the project must be courages me is how quickly miles south of completed debt- others get fired up, especial- Artist rendition of the front of the church Nashville. “We free. “We embrace ly those I expect to be most were review- keeps them focused. “This it,” Cauley adds. skeptical.” ing 2013 and realized that has been a blessing,” says “This blessing will ultimately Adds Pam Williams, our group of 90 started 19 Cauley. “We have been able provide a sustainable min- associate education super- ministries. Nineteen!” to serve in concrete ways, istry.” intendent for Kentucky- “When someone has a giving the school needed The board asked mem- Tennessee Conference, passion for something, the A/V equipment, “For years we’ve had to tell leadership supports it,” adds and supporting families moving to the area Cauley. “Clearly, God has their families at there wasn’t a school in brought a lot of passionate Christmas. Plus Franklin. Now we’re thrilled and willing people.” In fact, every week we to say a building project is in the church has grown four drive right by our process.” times since Cauley joined in land, reminding To learn more about the 2010. us of the good to school building project in A year ago, the church come.” Franklin, visit www.north- purchased a 10-acre par- The group chapelacademy.com, or con- cel in the middle of fast- quickly realized Artist rendition of the lobby tact Nikki Getman directly at growing Williamson County, it would cost the 610-704-0404. and moved into the public same amount — about ber Nikki Getman to lead —BY NIKKI GETMAN school next door. Worship- $3 million — to build an the fundraising. “I can tell ping in a school cafeteria adequately-sized church you I wasn’t looking for this isn’t comfortable, but it as it would to build a six- job,” she laughs. “But, the

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Glasgow Juniors are an Extraordinary Class Much effort goes into Students Rachel, Kate, the preparation of denomi- and Jordan McCoy used national resources for the marking pens and colored children’s departments. The pencils to prepare posters materials are excellent, but that illustrate what they the Junior Department of have been learning. These Glasgow, Ky., Church was have been placed on the looking for something even walls in their classroom, more challenging. and are an inspiration to all Under the leadership who enter. of Sandra Pierce and her The uniqueness of this assistant, Kathy Bryant, the class is also exhibited by Juniors have undertaken a their enthusiasm for mis- Posters illustrating the book of Revelation chapter-by-chapter study sion projects. From January of the book of Revelation. through October of 2013, the city of Glasgow with contagious. This extraordi- They began learning the the class raised $500 for inspiration books — Path nary class has proven to be symbolism of Revelation developmentally disabled to Peace and On the Edge an extraordinary blessing to in July of 2012, and have children in India. They are of Time. their church family. spent six quarters on it thus currently collecting money The enthusiasm for —BY TERESA CARMICHAEL far. to help the church blanket Bible study and missions is Young Women’s Ministries Gives 2013 Report Young Community Outreach, and Women’s Min- served other women in istries Mission senior living homes and Statement: women’s shelters. In April, • To pro- they took Madison Acad- vide a way for emy (MA) senior girls to young women downtown Nashville for to develop a photos at historic land- deeper relation- marks. Thank you to Chel- ship with God. sea Soapes, professional • To en- photographer and MA courage Chris- alum, who gave each girl tian involve- a CD as a keepsake. For ment in their May graduation, senior schools and girls were given a person- Circle of Friends churches to ful- alized card in acknowl- fill the Gospel Women’s Ministries in with each other were edgement and celebration. commission. their daily lives. nurtured, and they expe- The highlight of the • To mentor and to With this commit- rienced how wide, high, year was the annual be mentored as women in ment, the leadership team and deep is God’s love. Young Women’s Retreat at leadership and promote included young women The 2013 calendar Indian Creek Camp. The Women’s Ministries. from various high schools was full of activities. The theme “Circle of Friends” • Our hope and who participated in the sleepover at one of the was a gathering of 62 prayer is for young planning for the year. leaders’ home was an op- young women, and 35 women in their spiritual They visited schools and portunity to get acquaint- chaperones and staff. walk, to be involved in churches to promote ed and plan the year. In —BY MENIE’ BELL the ministry, and experi- Young Women’s Minis- March, they joined the ence the significance of tries. Closer relationships annual God in Shoes

March 2014 • T IDINGS 23 South Atlantic News

Community Services Torch Passed to Georgia Top-10 Nurse surgery. Brantley she and her team packed was community more than 100 food baskets services leader that were distributed to for more than six families in the Decatur years, and was community. For Christmas, renowned for toys and more than 100 consistently rally- bicycles were delivered ing the congrega- as Christmas presents for tion for donated children in homeless shel- food, blankets, ters in Atlanta and refugee sleeping bags, communities in Clarkston. and coats for the Reeves brought her homeless and caring, teaching, critical- refugee commu- thinking, problem solving, nities, and ensur- and get-it-done qualities ing that those as one of Georgia’s top- in need were 10 nurses into her role as provided for and community services leader. treated with dig- Decatur Church and sur- nity and respect. rounding communities are Brantley regu- all the richer for it. larly searched —BY KAREN WOOTEN under Atlanta city bridges for the Decatur Church community services team: Betty Phillips, Dorothy Reeves least, (center), Harriett Perkins, and Tyrone Kay lost, and Dorothy Reeves, com- Janet Stephens, at Rockdale forgot- munity services leader of Medical Center, cited her ten in society to Decatur, Ga., Church, was for the nomination because ensure that food recognized as one of Geor- she had personally seen and a warm blan- gia’s top-10 nurses of 2013. Reeves “provide tennis ket were provided An independent shoes for a homeless man, to them during panel of judges picked 10 send encouraging cards the cold winter honorees from more than to patients, visit former months. 350 nominations in Geor- patients in hospice care, Reeves has gia for the 2013 Nursing and attend their funerals to vigorously contin- Excellence Awards. The comfort families.” ued this legacy. nominees were feted at the Decatur Church She and her staff Cobb Galleria Center with members honored Reeves continue to serve Channel 2 Action News for her accomplishments the Clarkston, Ga., evening anchor Jovita during Community Ser- refugee commu- Moore hosting as emcee for vices Day in November nity by providing the event. Reeves was not- 2013. As the new com- clothing and toys ed for her efforts to help munity services leader, to the families, clothe refugees, feed the she continued the legacy and regularly orga- homeless, and serve people of Jeremiah Brantley who nize food drives The late Jeremiah Brantley, and his wife, during medical missions to died in January 2013 from for the homeless. Sarita, are pictured packing Thanksgiv- Haiti. Reeves’ co-worker, complications following For Thanksgiving, ing baskets.

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Mt. Olive Members Minister to Less Fortunate During the Christ- The Carrie mas holidays, Mt. Olive Steel-Pitts Home Church in East Point, Ga., was founded in brought holiday cheer to 1888 by Carrie the residents of the Carrie Steele, a former Steele-Pitts Home (CSPH) slave. She cared for children. Residents of for African-Amer- the orphanage, youth and ican children in young adults ages 11 to 21, the city of Atlanta, were sponsored by mem- Ga., who were bers of the church, and homeless, abused, were given clothes, shoes, and neglected. toys, and even tickets to an One hundred and Atlanta Hawks basketball twenty-five years game. Eleven youth and later, the organiza- seven adults from the Ad- tion continues to ventist Youth Society (AYS) care for and sup- Residents of the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home open Christmas gifts donated by Mt. Department presented a port orphaned and Olive Church members in East Point, Ga. program that consisted of destitute children Christmas songs, Scripture in the metro Atlan- the home has served thou- instead, was richly blessed. readings about the birth of ta area. The orphanage has sands of children in need, The youth at Mt. Olive Christ, refreshments, and three cottages: one each and has made a difference Church were excited to fellowship. Inspirational for boys, girls, and college in the lives of children and have the opportunity to literature was also distribut- students. Spread out over adolescents. The Carrie share the love of Christ in ed to the young residents. multiple structures, the or- Steele-Pitts Home is truly such a tremendous way. The AYS Department was phanage consists of living building a legacy of love. They are looking forward welcomed by the facility’s quarters, a swimming pool, The AYS Department to their monthly outreach director, Evelyn Lavizzio, playground, conference participated in this out- ministry at CSPH. and social worker, Eloise rooms, and a cafeteria. reach activity to minister —BY BETTY WESTON AND Mitchell. During the past century, to the less fortunate, but, JONAE JACKSON

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March 2014 • T IDINGS 25 South Central News

Etta Mae Maycock Dudley … A Beautiful Life ...And so it was in Cas- tist Church in Baton Rouge, tries, St. Lucia, in the British La., and then in 1958 at West Indies, on February City Temple Seventh-day 3, 1880, that Albert May- Adventist Church in Dallas, cock and Susan Goddard Tex. While in Dallas, Etta bore a son named Albert. worked briefly as secre- In the same manner, in the tary to her husband, and same century, in the United later became secretary to States of America, Alvin Southwest Region Confer- Price and Mary Josephine ence officers Lee Paschal Price bore a daughter and James Merideth until named Pauline. As God Charles was called back to would have it, there came the South Central Confer- a time when young Al- ence in Nashville to be- bert Thomas Maycock met come president in August Pauline Cecilia Price, and 1962. they were joined in holy Etta’s life was all about matrimony in 1910. To ministry — to the poor, that union were born eight to the rich, to the home- children: Leontine, Man- less, to the sick, to children ley, Raulins, Ruth, Audrey, and adults, and as first Mary, Etta, and Harold. lady of the Conference, to Baby girl Etta grew up the wives of other minis- to be a very talented and ters. Her infectious smile sweet young woman who was ever present, and her loved the Lord. tender heart touched the Etta was born May 30, lives of many. She was a 1922, in Atlanta, Ga., but seamstress, pianist, artist, when she was six months friend, mentor, children’s old, her parents moved storyteller, bread maker, the family from place to mother, wife, sister, and place and eventually to Indianapolis. they made another trip to an overall beautiful person Indianapolis, Ind. As a Their ministry together Nashville for Charles II to inside and out! teenager, Etta was bap- began in Knoxville, Tenn., be born at Riverside Hos- With her husband, tized in the Capitol Avenue where they lived in a small pital on November 8, 1951. she traveled at home and Seventh-day Adventist rooming house until they Thirteen months later, they abroad, teaching and living Church, where she also at- were moved by the South took to the same road trip the love of Christ to all tended Church School. She Central Conference Ex- again for the birth of Albert with whom she came in later enrolled at Oakwood ecutive Committee shortly on December 11, 1952. contact. Etta was a lover of College (now Oakwood thereafter to Jackson, Tenn. Dedicated to her hus- people! University) in Huntsville, While living in Jackson, band and to the ministry After Charles’ death in Ala., where she graduated Charles took Etta to Riv- to which they were both 2010, Etta’s health began to with an associate degree in erside Sanitarium Hospital called, Etta accompanied change. And although her secretarial science in 1947. in Nashville, Tenn., where her husband from Mem- condition had her repeating While at Oakwood, their first child Bonita was phis to Montgomery, Ala., the same interesting stories Etta met and was pursued born November 21, 1948. where they met Dr. Martin from her times in Africa by Charles Edward Dudley, In 1951, the Dudleys Luther King Jr. In 1955, Etta (where she learned about, a ministerial student from were assigned to pastor the and Charles were called and often threatened with South Bend, Ind. Charles Mississippi Boulevard Sev- to the Southwest Region her “African soup bone”) to and Etta were married enth-day Adventist Church Conference to minister at her childhood memories, December 28, 1947, in in Memphis, Tenn., and Berean Seventh-day Adven- she was seldom without

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that beautiful, genuine Spencer; two sisters-in- ley III, LaKeisha Hatchett Julius; Lee and Helene Ju- smile. law: Luada Maycock and Nunn, and Antwain Green; lius Cort and their children; In Jesus, Etta Mae May- Lucille Dudley Sneed; two three great-great-grandchil- Charles and Lola Julius cock Dudley fell asleep just granddaughters: Kahlima dren: Amari and Carrington and their child; Michael after sunset on Sabbath, “Nikki” Dudley and Ka- Nunn, and C. J. Hatchett; (Yvette) Paschal, Sharon January 25, 2014. She is reema “Karee” Dudley; numerous cousins; nieces; Johnson, Brenda Lee, and survived by her daughter, three grandsons: Albert and nephews; adopted Judy (Joseph) Dent; and a Bonita Dudley Scott; two “Albie” (Jessica) Dudley II, children: Benson, Annette, host of friends. She will be sons: Charles E. (Deborah) Charles “Chaz” Dudley III, Peter, and Rachel Muge- especially missed by her Dudley II, and Albert L. and Kevin Hatchett; five mancuro; Seth, Teresa, Jes- dedicated and kind caregiv- (Nancy) Dudley Sr.; one great-grandchildren: Avery, sica, and Godfrey Bardu; ers: Sandra, Carol, Heidi, sister, Audrey Maycock Aubrey, Albert “Ace” Dud- Edmond, Averil, and Nicole and Amanda. Oakwood and Southern Students Canvass Together This winter, literature testimony: “This winter was spiritual. The Lord revealed him that I didn’t want his evangelists from Oakwood my first canvassing experi- to me why canvassing and money, but to only pray University, Huntsville, Ala., ence with South Central witnessing to everybody in with him. At this point, and Southern Adventist Conference, and I can say the world is very important God opened a window of University, Collegedale, that the Lord couldn’t have and critical to our times opportunity for the Holy now. We must con- Spirit to work through me stantly remember Mat- and minister to this man’s thew 28:19, 20, because life. I began telling him that is the verse that I about Jesus and His soon keep in my head all day coming; moments after that while going out in the the man began to cry. We field for hours at a time prayed together and he each day. also accepted a Bible study “One day while that day. working a parking lot, “This goes to show that the day was coming to when you are faithful to a close. I wanted to talk the Lord and are doing his to one more guy that work, blessings will come the Holy Spirit led me your way and the Lord can to speak to in that very use you to change many moment before leav- lives. We are all vessels in ing. I approached the the sight of the Lord, and man in the car with his if we are true to God great face looking very upset things will happen in the Oakwood University and Southern Adventist University student litera- and disgruntled toward name of Jesus!” ture evangelists canvass together. me. I began to give Be a part of the bless- him my canvass when ings and call Java Mattison, Tenn., entered the mission helped me make a bet- he looked at me and said, South Central publishing field sharing their faith, and ter decision than this one ‘Go away, I don’t have any director, at 404-217-6338 returned with testimonies for the entire year. The money, and I have had two for the next semester and and $28,000 in donations Lord blessed me in many people who took me for summer. Also, you may ap- toward their tuition. different ways over this everything I have, so now I ply at youthexcel.info. Here is one student’s campaign, by financial and am poor and broke.’ I told —BY JAVA MATTISON

March 2014 • T IDINGS 27 Southeastern News

King’s Daughters Event Raises $3,000 for Education The King’s same core val- Daughters of ues — helping Orlando held the seniors and its 5th An- children through nual Winter scholarships,” Wonderland said Karen Win- — A Christmas ston, president Affair at Mt. of King’s Daugh- Sinai Church in ters Orlando Orlando, Fla., Chapter I. on Decem- The event ber 1, 2013. Members of the King’s Daughters of Orlando Chapter I concluded with The annual the highlight of event raises The Orlando Chapter special music from Mark the evening, a funds to assist high school I was organized in 1966, Bunney, the renowned fashion extravaganza. Sev- juniors and seniors who are and has been involved in a inspirational saxophonist eral church members were preparing to enter college. variety of activities to uplift from London, England; the decked out in their finest The 2013 event raised more the spiritual, financial, and smooth and soulful voice winter wear, which includ- than $3,000. cultural experiences of the of Altamese Blake; and ed casual and evening at- Established in 1929, Adventist community in Rossyl Lashley, who jazzed tire. Herman Davis, pastor the King’s Daughters is a central Florida. The charter up the keyboards to many of Mt. Sinai, surprised and national Christian women’s members were Ethel Stew- of the Christmas favorites. delighted the audience by organization that par- art, Pauline Ravenal, Susie Daniel Smith and Meisha revealing his inner ‘swag’ ticipates in and conducts Sankey, Omar Richards, Fernandez served as master as he walked down the Christian, civic, cultural, Barbara Smith, Elaine Cox, and mistress of ceremony. aisle. and social activities in their and Ruth Stokes. Dur- Chef Errol Castello pre- Alpha Footman, presi- areas. The King’s Daughters ing the event Sankey and pared the meal. dent of the eastern region organization is composed Ravenal, the only surviv- “As we look to the Federated King’s Daugh- of 29 chapters throughout ing charter members, were future, we hope to partner ters, was delighted by the the United States and the recognized. with other organizations efforts of the event. U.S. Virgin Islands. The event included that also believe in the —BY HADASSAH LANSIQUOT Mount Olivet Conducts Annual Community Health Fair Mount Olivet Church dental screening, and Community Health and other health-related issues Temperance Ministries checked. conducted its annual Event participants in- Health Fair on September cluded a chiropractor, the 28, 2013. Broward County Health During the event, at- Department, a dentist, the tendees were given the Healthy Mothers-Healthy opportunity to have their Babies Organization, an blood pressure, glu- OB/GYN doctor, CPR cose level, spinal condi- specialists, a nutritionist, An attendee of the heath fair receives information from a health tion, cholesterol level, and a natural food special- product vendor.

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ist. The Blood Mobile on house that was provided health education to the health status. They are site provided HIV/AIDS for their fun. church family and com- also given literature and testing. “It is extremely impor- munity. resources to act upon the The Ft. Lauderdale tant that our children also One of the services results received. Fire Department made an take part in service, and offered is health screening, Patricia Rigby and her appearance, and gave the understand the meaning of which is done at every op- team have already begun children a tour of their fire maintaining good health,” portunity given. Members to think of goals for the truck. The children were said an event organizer. of the church and commu- 2014 Health Fair. elated to actually board The goal of the Mt. nity are free to have their —BY JACKIE VERNON- the truck and interact with Olivet Community Health blood pressure checked THOMPSON the firemen. The children and Temperance Ministries along with other tests to had a blast on the bounce is to provide resources and help them understand their Perrine Members Celebrate 31st Anniversary Family reunions are ber of Perrine, returned to School lesson. Presentations were great occurrences. Such deliver the sermon based During the divine made to Ivy Hermit, the was the occasion of the on the prodigal son, “Pig in service, Michael Owusu, oldest original member, 31st anniversary and a Blanket.” D.Min., current pastor of who represented the past, homecoming of Per- and to Theophile Fredling, rine, Fla., Church, a six-year-old youth, repre- from November 29 senting the present with a to December 1, 2013. promising future. Former members and Roy Brown, the found- friends from all over ing pastor of Perrine, deliv- the country returned ered a resounding message to celebrate. entitled, “Hitherto.” On August 13, The weekend conclud- 1981, 13 believers ed with a banquet with 190 gathered in the home people in attendance. It of Trevor Beckford was an evening of elegance and his wife; along and mystique. with Roy R. Brown, Today, Perrine has former pastor and a membership of more former president of than 500 members and Pictured are Roy Brown (left), founding pastor of Perrine, Fla., Church Southeastern Con- and former president of Southeastern Conference; Michael Owusu, has made an impact in ference; and Her- D.Min., current pastor of Perrine; and Antowyn Mells, former pastor of the community of Perrine. man Mills, elder, to Perrine. “What a privilege it has establish a mission. In been to serve this com- May of 1985, Perrine was Sabbath School was Perrine, welcomed the munity. No doubt God has voted into the sisterhood of conducted by the superin- hundreds of family and placed this church on this churches. tendent, Phyllis Rose. She friends present. Greetings corner to be a beacon of The weekend was focused on the theme, “Re- were sent in the form of light that will draw men filled with rich music and membering the Past, Em- video from Hubert J. Morel to Him,” said a member of praises. The celebration be- bracing the Present, Invest- Jr., president of South- Perrine. gan on Friday night with a ing in the Future.” Perrine’s eastern Conference and a —BY MILLICENT TAYLOR consecration service. Music male group rendered two former pastor of Perrine; was provided by “Perfect selections. Antwoyn Mells, and letters from Rick Scott, Harmony” and Maya Loctar. former pastor of Perrine, Governor of Florida, and Eric Walsh, M.D., a mem- presided over the Sabbath Commissioner Denis Moss.

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North Orlando Conducts Marriage Vows Renewal Ceremony The North Or- and his wife, need to have a triangular lando Church in Or- Laura, marched marriage with Christ at the lando, Fla., conduct- together to the top. A prayer of recom- ed a marriage vows altar to participate mitment was offered by renewal ceremony in the rededica- Samuel Campbell, pastor. on December 7, tion ceremony. All the couples were given 2013. The event was Special recognition marriage certificates. sponsored by the was given to the A reception was held Family Life Minis- Paynes and the Ja- in the fellowship hall for tries Department, miesons for being the couples following the which is led by married for more ceremony. They took turns Garnet McKenzie. than 50 years. taking pictures while cut- It was a joy- The homily ting the wedding cake. The ous occasion as 22 was delivered by master of ceremonies was couples including Gordon Martinbor- Everard Daley, elder. Some Tony Taylor, pastor Twenty-two couples renewed their marriage vows at ough, pastor, who of the grooms gave toasts of North Orlando, North Orlando, Fla., Church. expounded the to their brides.

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BEASLY, Margarette Marie, 84, born April 29, a master’s in psychology, and worked as a school of Beechgrove, IN; many nieces; nephews; step- 1929 in Cullman, AL, died Nov. 14, 2013 in Deca- psychologist; later she became a real estate agent. grandchildren include: Sarah (Chris) Runion, Kate tur, AL. She was a member of the Decatur Church. She was also the church organist for more than 30 (Justin) Small, Robin Roberts, Bridgett (Chris) She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Brown; years at Chattanooga First Church. She was a loving Massengill, and Jeff Roberts. She was loved by all three sons: Kenneth, Larry, and Darryl Beasley; and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who who knew her, and was a charter member of Benton and one sister, Jesse Matthews. will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She Church. Interment was held as a private ceremony BOYLES, Annetta, 89, born Jan. 26, 1924, died was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Augustus in Etowah, TN. Sept. 20, 2013 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was a mem- Carroll Ford. She is survived by her four children, HYDE, Irma, 95, born July 1, 1918, died Oct. 10, ber of the Port Charlotte, FL, Church for 22 years. G.A. Ford, Dr. Dennis Ford, Dr. Cynthia Hollie, 2013. She was the wife of Gordon Hyde; mother of She taught in St. Augustine and Fort Lauderdale, and Dr. Tamarin Larson; eight grandchildren; Bradley (Sylvia) Hyde and Rodney (Barbara) Hyde; FL, and in Charleston, SC. She is survived by her and sister, Winsome Erick. Memorial Services grandmother of Conrad (Christine) Hyde, Kimberly husband, Hubert; sons William (Joy) Boland and were held Oct. 19, 2013, at Collegedale Church. (Danny) Roth, and Geoffrey (Monique) Hyde; and Terry (Dale) Boland; brothers, Marc (Evelyn) Interment was held Sept. 24, 2013 at Chattanooga great-grandmother of Zachery and Cheyenne. Sterner, David (Irene) Sterner, and Denis (Thyra) National Cemetery. JACKSON, Harold, 78, born June 22, 1935 in Or- Sterner; six grandchildren; and five great grandchil- HADLEY, Carroll E., 84, born July 6, 1928 in angeburg, SC, died Sept. 29, 2013 in Cleburne, TX. dren. The service was conducted by Pastor Brian Columbia, SC, died March 20, 2013 in Candler, He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia; one Cassell at Port Charlotte Church. NC. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice daughter, Janice Fisk of Cope, SC; one grandson, CASE, Violet, 92, born March 4, 1921 in Rulison, “Bea” Hadley; one son, Lanny C. Hadley; one Robbie Fisk of Cope; one sister, Dorothy Thomas of CO, died Oct. 23, 2013 in Portland, TN. She was a daughter, Kathryn J. McLane; one brother, Bud; Cordova, SC; one brother, Reedy (Gwen) Jackson member of Highland Church in Portland, TN. She four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. of Orangeburg; one niece, Michelle; one nephew, is survived by one son, Kenneth; one daughter, HALL, Margaret Geraldine Hughes, 78, born Kevin Jackson of Orangeburg; two stepsons: Robert Linda Phelps; five grandchildren; and eight great- in Crossville, TN, died June 4, 2012. She attended (Tamara) Rains of Grapevine, TX, and Don (Betty) grandchildren. Southern Adventist University and was married in Rains of Aurora, IN. His body was donated to sci- CRIST, Geraldine Alice, 90, born Aug. 26, 1922 May 1957 to a fellow student, David B. Hall. They ence at Texas University. in Peoria, IL, died Aug. 17, 2013 in Orlando, FL. settled in Murfreesboro, TN, where David joined JACOBS, Lloyd R., 73, born Aug. 10, l940 near She was employed by Florida Conference Office and later became the managing partner of the firm Asheville, NC, died Nov. 22, 2013 in Cicero, IN. He as an office secretary. She is survived by one son, now known as Hall, Davidson & Associates, Certi- was 13 when he joined his older brother and rode Milford (Nancy) Crist of Apopka, FL; daughter, fied Public Accountants. She assisted him in that their bicycles from Meridian, MS, to the April 1954 Vicki (Milford) Whited of Apopka, FL; six grand- business for more than 50 years as secretary and Southern Union Youth Congress in Chattanooga, children; and four great-grandchildren. The service receptionist, as well as being a homemaker. She TN. He began 42 years of denominational service was conducted by Terry Pooler at Baldwin Fairchild was an active member of the Woodbury Church, by teaching business and secretarial science classes Chapel, Altamonte Springs, FL, with interment in where she served as organist, Sabbath School Su- at Mount Pisgah Academy, becoming the fourth Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka. perintendent, and bulletin editor. She is survived by generation in the Jacobs family to teach in Adventist DAVIS, Kenneth Leroy, 88, born Aug. 16, 1924 her husband, David; one son, Bruce Anthony Hall schools. In 1967, he began 37 consecutive years as in Cedar Springs, MI, died June 26, 2013 in Punta of Murfreesboro; one daughter, Carolyn Lucille ( an Adventist Book Center manager in the North- Gorda, FL. He was a member of Port Charlotte, FL, Lynnie) Hasty of Bascom, FL; five grandchildren: ern New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Church for 34 years. He retired from the Medical Samuel, Nathan, Benjamin, and Jonathan Hasty, Indiana conferences. After participating in mission Center Hospital, Punta Gorda (part of Adventist and Jennifer (Anthony) Southard; and two great- projects in Peru and Mexico, he coordinated more Health System Sunbelt at that time) in 1991 where grandchildren: Callie and Alena Southard. than 10 short-term mission trips to Central and he was the engineering coordinator. He is survived HATT, Joan, 92, born April 4, 1920 in Detroit, South America for Cicero members and Indiana by his wife of 66 years, Ella; sons, Gary (Debbie) MI, died Jan. 28, 2013 in Riverside, CA. She was Academy students. He was preceded in death by of Tampa, FL, and Greg (Karen) of Chicago, IL; a member of the Dunnellon, FL, Church for 10 his parents, Carl and Ruth Jacobs; and his first wife daughters, Cheryl (Ron) Barber of Punta Gorda, years. She was an executive secretary/administra- of 16 years, Rita Beth (Washburn). He is survived FL, and Carol (Ron) Strack of Ellicott City, MD; tive assistant in real estate, hotel, nursing home, by his wife of 34 years, Ingrid (Rogers) Jacobs of sister, Joyce Hammer of Punta Gorda, FL; nine and hospitality industries under Stewart Bainum Cicero, IN; one son, Bruce (Merrilee) Jacobs of grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. and Quality Inn International for 25 years until Ringgold, GA (ABC manager at Collegedale, TN); His brothers, Richard and Deverle, and sister Hazel she retired in 1985. She was one of the first women two daughters: Julie (Greg) Fuller of Menifee, CA, preceded him in death. The funeral was conducted local church elders in the Adventist denomination and Amy Jacobs of Tampa, FL; one brother, Frank by C. Lee Huff in Port Charlotte. when she was ordained in the late 1970s at Sligo Jacobs of Williamsport, MD; and five grandchil- DAVIS, Lona Ppwnall, 72, born Nov. 20, 1941 in Church in Takoma Park, MD. She is survived by dren: Skylar, Nathan, and Juliette Jacobs, and Bryce Silverton, OR, died Dec. 11, 2013 in Goodletts- her husband of 72 years, Robert Hatt Jr.; daughters, and Brooke Fuller. ville, TN. She was a long-time faithful member of Christine Richardson and Linda Tatum; sister, JOHNSON, Lawrence (Larry) Elwin, 83, born Ridgetop, TN, Church. She was preceded in death Winifred Schneider; two grandchildren; and three March 16, 1930 in Canandaigua, NY, died June 7, by one son, Cletis Brown; and one brother, George great-grandchildren. 2013 in Cleveland, TN. He came to Tennessee in Pownall. She is survived by her husband, Ed Davis; HAYS, Shannon Mary O’Mara (VanDevander, 1950 to attend Southern Missionary College (now two daughters: Oleta (David) Emerson and Cherie Biggs), 90, of Reliance, TN, born Nov. 23, 1922in Southern Adventist University). He was a literature (David) LaTourette; two sons: Ervin (Karen) Brown Indianapolis, IN, died Sept. 22, 2013. She was a evangelist for several years, and then he and his and Rusty Brown; two step-children: Mark Davis graduate of the old Emrich Manual High School wife Geraldine taught Church School in various and Tracie Davis; one brother, John (Hazel) Pown- in Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by schools in the Southern Union; the last being all; two sisters: Marie Karau and Lexie (Bill) Gilley; her stepfather, Lewthaniel Pettigrew; husband, Ed Coolidge, GA. He is survived by his wife of more and 10 grandchildren. Pastor Bob Korzyniowski Hays; and grandson, Kirk Key. She is survived by than 60 years, Geraldine; three sons: Don Johnson conducted the funeral service which was held at her three sons: Robert H. (Donna) VanDevander, of Lynn Haven, FL, Steve Johnson of Cleveland, Ridgetop Church. Jr., John M. (Sharon) VanDevander, and David TN, and Chris Johnson of McDonald, TN; eight EDWARDS, Charles, Sr., died Sept. 14, 2013, in J. (Angela) VanDevander; one adopted daughter, grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; a local healthcare facility. Louise Ostgard; six grandchildren: Angie (Tom) three brothers: Bernard Johnson of Canandaigua, FORD, Betty Jean, 91, of Ooltewah, died Sept. 22, Krukemeier, Rob (Terri) VanDevander III, Ju- Walter Johnson of Penn Yan, NY, and Ben Johnson 2013. She was born to Oliver Raymond and Bes- lie (Don) Gabler, Linda (John) Waters, David of Guthrie, OK; several nieces; and nephews. His sie Shreve, missionaries in Shanghai, China, and VanDevander II, and Matthew VanDevander; eight interment was at Chattanooga National Cemetery South Africa. She went to Nursing School at White great grandchildren; two brothers: James O’Mara with military honors. Memorial in Los Angeles, CA. She then obtained of Indianapolis, IN, and Richard (Pat) O’Mara LONG, Clarence Dean, 93, born July 7, 1920 in

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Hope Hull, AL, died Sept. 26, 2013 in Burkville, MITCHELL, Paul Jackson, 70, of Morganton, iel (Brenda); daughters, Virginia and Ruth; three AL. He was a longtime member of Montgomery NC, born April 22, 1942 in Burke County, NC, grandchildren: Elizabeth, Keegan, and Kemana; First Church in Montgomery, AL. He was dedi- died March 11, 2013. He was an active member one great-grandchild; and two sisters: Cherry and cated to his church and to witnessing to everyone of Morganton Church. He is survived by his wife, Juanita. A memorial service was conducted Nov. he met. His favorite “hobby” was studying the Shirlee Swain Mitchell; children: Cynthia (David) 9, 2013, at Pikeville Church. Bible. He was preceded in death by his son, James VandeVere of Frederick, MD, Christopher Mitchell TILLEY, B. G. Jr., 89, of Harrison, TN, born Jan. Dean Long. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, of Las Vegas, NV, and Michael Mitchell of Mor- 26, 1924 in Matoaka, WV, died May 21, 2013. He Agnes Lawton Long; one son and daughter-in-law, ganton; grandsons: Steven and Ryan VandeVere; served in the Army during WWII. He retired in Gerald and Thelma Elizabeth Long; one daughter and one sister, Nita Rector of Morganton. The 1982 from VEPCO in Virginia, where he worked and son-in-law, Kathy and Harold Preston; seven funeral service was held March 14, 2013 at Mor- in communications. He was a member of Harrison grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ganton Church with Pastors Barry Mahorney and Church. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Tilley; LONG, Agnes Jane Lawton, 91, born April 1, Tim Sheridan officiating. Burial followed in the four children: Donna Tilley, Linda Possemato, John 1922 in Coudersport, PA, died Nov.18, 2013 in church’s cemetery. Tilley, and Lana Goodman; three grandsons: Todd Burkville, AL, following the death of her husband, MORRIS, Doris, 90, died Nov. 28, 2013. She Possemato, Gavin Marr, and Cason Marr. Pastor Clarence Dean Long, on Sept. 26. She was a long was a member of the New Port Richey Church Sergio Gutierrez and Elder Marlin Walter con- time member of Montgomery First Church. The for nine years. ducted the memorial service at Harrison Church. Longs were serving in the Navy when they met at MULL, David L., 87, born June 22, 1926 at A short military service was held at Chattanooga the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Their first date was Dundee, MI, died Oct. 1, 2013 at St. Augustine, FL. National Cemetery. spent attending an evangelistic meeting. They were He was a member of the St. Augustine Church for WALSH, Horace Edward, Jr., 93, born June 14, married in Elmira, NY, in 1947 and moved to the 15 years. He is survived by his sons, Larry Mull and 1920 in Hawley, PA, died Aug. 29, 2013 in Apopka, farm in Burkville, AL, where they lived until their Todd Mull; daughter, Tonya Mull Bliss-Wilkinson; FL. He was a member of the Florida Living Church deaths which were only two months apart. brother, Alvin Mull; nine grandchildren; and five in Apopka for 17 years, and pastor of that church MCFARLANE, Laurel Maud, 71, born Dec. 28, great-grandchildren. The service was conducted until he retired in 2012 with 67 years of service. 1942, died Sept. 11, 2013 in Chattanooga, TN. She by the Lutheran church pastor in St. Augustine, FL. As a young man, he trained as an Irish tenor and was the wife of Lloyd McFarlane, mother of Lorna PLOCHE, Earl George Sr., 59, born April 1, learned piano to accompany himself. He studied at (Canute) Birch, and grandmother of Alexa, Dorian, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica, died April 18, 2013 in the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, and Isaac Birch. Services were held Sept. 22, 2013, Palm Bay, FL. In his early adult years, he married MD. He then enrolled at Washington Missionary at Collegedale Church in Collegedale, TN. Ula, and both migrated to Miami, FL. Close to 25 College (now Washington Adventist University) MILLBURN, Dorothy Fillmore, 93, born Jan. years of marriage, Ula preceded him in death. Be- in Takoma Park, MD, in the pre-medical program, 16, 1920 in Linn County, IA, died June 1, 2013 in ing a faithful servant to God, he did not lose hope, but soon he felt a call to the ministry. He began Whitney County, KY. She was the middle child of but continued to work diligently for Christ. As an denominational work as a singing evangelist in three. John W. Fillmore was first, and then Dorothy, achiever, he decided to further his education and Salisbury, MD. He would later serve pastorates in and finally her sister, Evelyn Stewart Nitz, both of graduated from Keiser University with a degree in Delaware, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. He which preceded her in death. Later in life she com- computer programming. In 2002, he married Veta, was the first to receive a Master of Divinity degree pleted the correspondence course with the Famous and relocated to Palm Bay, FL. He was loved by from Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Artist School where she received high grades, as all at the Maranatha and Palm Bay churches. He Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, MI, well as in subsequent art classes. She wanted to served as elder, deacon, Sabbath School teacher, and the first Adventist minister chosen to become leave a legacy of that artistic work, and sold and and was later appointed personal ministries leader. a military chaplain. After serving as a military gave away all her paintings to family and friends. He worked for 24 years at Home Depot. He will chaplain, he became a chaplain at Loma Linda She was a generous woman who loved people and always be fondly remembered as a kind and caring Hospital (now Loma Linda University Medical excitement. She married Lew Millburn on Aug. 29, person who always carried the presence of Jesus Center) in California, and taught Bible classes for 1938. Their honeymoon consisted of riding in a car with him. His smiles and hugs have touched many 10 years. He is survived by his daughter, Bronwyn with her parents to Chicago to her cousin’s funeral. lives. His favorite quote was “It’s not me; it’s the (Bob) Jenkins of Saint Cloud, FL; brother, Bryan They were in and out of farming for most of their Christ in me.” He is survived by his mother, Esther Walsh of Nashville, TN; and two grandchildren. lives, and moved a lot, both in and out of state. She Fletcher; his wife, Veta; four sons; two daughters; His first wife, Pat, died in 1977, and his second worked doing silk screening for signs, and other eight grandchildren; sisters; brothers; other rela- wife, Aimee, died in the mid-1990s. The service decorative things for local department stores. In her tives; and friends. A memorial service was held was conducted by Pastor Floyd Powell at the Forest early years, she was a member of Marion Christian May 2013 with Pastors Wintley Phipps and Andre Lake Church in Apopka. Interment was at Deltona Church. Later in life, she and her husband became Campbell officiating. Memorial Gardens in Deland, FL. members of Cedar Rapids, IA, Seventh-day Adven- ROTH, Kenneth Sherwood, 76, born March 1, WILSON, Wilbert, Sr., 72, born on Nov. 7, 1940 tist Church. She later was a book salesperson for the 1937 in Hecktown, PA, died Sept. 24, 2013 in Lake in Newberry, FL, died Oct. 25, 2013 in Orlando, Adventist church, as well as a part-time art teacher Mary, FL. He was a member of the Forest Lake FL. He was a member of the Forest Lake Church, in the Woodbury Adventist Church School. She Church, Apopka, FL. His denomination employ- Apopka, FL. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; resided in the Williamsburg, KY, nursing home for ment included: 1963-1982 lab tech at Kettering nine sons; four daughters; 42 grandchildren; and several years due to the progression of Parkinson’s Medical Center, Dayton, OH; 1982-1991 purchas- 25 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was disease, which gradually diminished her ability ing and credit union at Florida Hospital Orlando, conducted by Pastor Kittleburger at Antioch Church to care for herself. She was the joy of the nursing FL; 1991-2002 printing and shipping at Florida in Williamson, NY. home for many years, and loved to sing at group Adventist Book Center, Winter Park, FL. He is WOOD, Agnes, 96, born Sept. 16, 1916, died gatherings and play bingo. She loved to share Jesus survived by his wife, JoAnn; daughters, Valerie March 16, 2013 in New Port Richey, FL. She was all of her life, and even while in the nursing home (Andrew) Hache and Lori (Gary) Goggans; and a member of New Port Richey, FL, Church for 10 she would share religious literature to any who four grandchildren. The memorial service was con- years. Interment was in New Jersey. would accept it. She fought a good fight and lived ducted by Pastors Noel Shanko and Floyd Powell to her fullest until she reached the age of 93. She at The Forest Club in Lake Mary. is survived by four children: Dixie (David) Whitley SCRUGGS, Howard Ernest, 65, born Feb. 3, of Murfreeesboro, TN, Connie (Richard) Hallock 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, died Nov. 2, 2013. He of McDonald, TN, Douglas (Joyce) Millburn of was the son of Howard and Loray Scruggs. His Rockholds, KY, and Dennis (Bobbie) Millburn disability, due to diabetes, began Feb. 1996. He of Snellville, GA; seven grandchildren; 11 great- was a member of Pikeville Church. He worked for grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host McKee Foods for 20 years. He is survived by his of other relatives; and friends. devoted wife of 40 years, Denise Porter; son, Dan-

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38 T IDINGS • March 2014 Events Calendar Carolina March 30. Doral Golf Resort and Knoxville, TN. Kentucky-Tennessee Spa. Check-in: 12 p.m. Theme: Leadership Training – Health Jump Start the Dream! Entry and Personal Ministries – Carolina Adventist Christian Highland Academy Board – fee: $185 for either golf or spa March 22. Kingsport, TN. Book Center – Call 800-366- March 13. Highland Academy. participant. Details: http://www. Health Rally – March 29. 1844, Charlotte area 704-599- Music Festival – March 13-15. gma.edu/, ctrevilcock@gma. Rossville, GA. 0699. Visit us on the web @ edu, or (305) 220-5955 x151. Collegedale Academy Highland Academy. www.adventistbookcenter.com. 120th Annual Florida Camp Madison Academy Board – Academy Day – April 1. Pathfinder Workbee – March Meeting March 20. Madison Academy. – April 10-13. Camp Collegedale, TN. 14-16. NPR. Memphis Festival of Faith – Kulaqua, High Springs. Theme: Day of Fasting and Prayer – Children’s Ministries/ A Mighty Movement—Returning March 21-23. Memphis First SS Workshop April 4. – March 23. to the Cities. Guest speakers: Hispanic Children’s Ministries Church. Spartanburg, SC church. José Rojas, Roy Gane, Eastern Kentucky Camp Convention – April 4-6. Cohutta Music Festival – April 3, 4. Joseph Kidder. Music: Kelly Meeting – DATE CHANGED to Springs Conference Center, MPA. Mowrer, Charles Haugabrooks, March 28, 29. Prestonsburg, KY. Crandall, GA. Adventurer Fun Day – April Becca Murphy, Restoration, Conference Executive Camp Turnaround – April 4-6. 4-6. NPR. and the annual Music In Committee – March 25. Cohutta Springs Conference Women’s Spring Retreat the Park outdoor concert. Conference Office. – Center, Crandall, GA. April 11-13. Gatlinburg, TN. Free to attend. Additional Discipleship Conference – information and registration for Georgia-Cumberland Education Face to Face – April April 11-13. Indian Creek Camp. accommodations rental: http:// Academy Alumni Weekend – 16-21. Carolina Conference Board of Education – April 24. www.floridaconference.com/ April 4, 5. Calhoun, GA. Office. South Georgia Camp Meeting Conference Office. Elders’ Retreat campmeeting/. Rooms for entire Pastors’/Elders’ Retreat – May 2, 3. families available in the new – April 4-6. Savannah, GA. – April Arden, NC, Church. The focus Woodland Lodges. Leadership Training – Health 25-27. Indian Creek Camp. for this training session will be Campestre Hispano (Spanish- and Personal Ministries – April Unit #1 “Elders’ Duties.” language Camp Meeting) 5. Crossville, TN. – April 18-20. Camp Kulaqua, Spring Tea Southern Adventist – April 6. 2-6 p.m. University Florida High Springs. Theme: Un gran Marietta, GA. movimiento—Evangelizad las Power PAC Youth Rally – April ciudades. Guest speaker: José 11, 12. Peachtree City Church, Archaeology Lecture Series – Complete calendar online – Rojas. Free to attend. Details: Sharpsburg, GA. March 11. Jodi Magness, Ph.D., http://www.floridaconference. http://www.floridaconference. Personal Ministries Rally – presents “Ossuaries and the com/calendar/ com/campmeeting/. Rooms for April 12. Newton County Church, Burials of Jesus and James” at Florida Pathfinder events – entire families available in the Social Circle, GA. 7 p.m. in Lynn Wood Auditorium. new Woodland Lodges. http://www.floridaconference. LEAD Evangelism Training Details: Call 423-236-2030. Graduate School Open House com/iym/pathfinders/events/ or – April 12. 4-7 p.m. “Changing call 407-644-5000 x127. Lives Through Community Bible – March 20. Get face time Singles’ Ministries events Georgia-Cumberland Study” with Barry Tryon. North with faculty and administrators and mailing list information. Knoxville, TN. running Southern’s graduate Spiritual study groups, fellowship Georgia-Cumberland Master Guides Leadership school programs during a 6:30 dinners, outings, and more. Academy Days – March 14, 15. Convention – April 12, 13. p.m. open house in the Hulsey http://www.floridaconference. Calhoun, GA. Conference Office, Calhoun, Wellness Center. Details: Call com/iym/childrenandfamily/ Women’s Spring Retreat – GA. 423-236-2585. events/, [email protected], March 14-16. Cohutta Springs Michael Card Easter Concert PreviewSouthern – March 407-521-4751, or 407-721-3036. Conference Center, Crandall, – April 17. 7-9 p.m. NW Georgia 20, 21. Students are invited to Planned Giving and Trust GA. take a campus tour, discuss Services Clinics Trade and Convention Center, Teen Girl’s Spring Retreat – Dalton, GA. majors with professors, sit in on financial aid workshops, March 29. Brazilian Temple in March 14-16. Cohutta Springs Online registration for events and enjoy a fun activity in Oakland Park. Conference Center, Crandall, available: www.registration. Chattanooga. Details: Call April 5. Winter Park Spanish. GA. gccsda.com. 1-800-SOUTHERN. April 26. West Palm Beach. LEAD Evangelism Training – Forest Lake Academy Alumni March 15. 4-7 p.m. “Preparing Weekend Golf Tournament for the Harvest” with Jesse – March 24. Redtail Golf Club, Wilson. Smoky Mountain Sunset Sorrento. Registration and Church, TN. Feb 28 Mar. 7 Mar. 14 Mar. 22 Mar. 28 Apr. 4 Pathfinder Drill Event breakfast: 8 a.m. Shotgun – March Atlanta, GA 6:38 6:43 7:49 7:54 7:59 8:05 start: 9 a.m. Cost: $125 with 16. 10 a.m. Lee University, Charleston, SC 6:21 6:26 7:31 7:36 7:41 7:46 discounts for students and Cleveland, TN. Charlotte, NC 6:23 6:29 7:35 7:40 7:46 7:52 prepaid foursomes includes Georgia-Cumberland Collegedale, TN 6:40 6:46 7:51 7:57 8:03 8:08 green fees and catered lunch. Academy Week of Prayer – Huntsville, AL 5:46 5:52 6:58 7:03 7:09 7:14 Format: scramble with four- March 17-22. Stream at www. Jackson, MS 6:02 6:07 7:12 7:17 7:22 7:27 person teams. Individual golfers gcasda.org. Calhoun, GA. Louisville, KY 6:41 6:48 7:54 8:01 8:07 8:14 also welcome. Details: http:// Youth and Young Adult Memphis, TN 5:59 6:05 7:11 7:17 7:22 7:28 www.forestlakeacademy.org/wp/ Festival – March 22. The Miami, FL 6:25 6:29 7:32 7:35 7:38 7:42 alumni/, [email protected], Church at Liberty Square, Montgomery, AL 5:46 5:51 6:56 7:01 7:06 7:11 or 407-748-8888. Cartersville, GA. Nashville, TN 5:46 5:52 6:58 7:04 7:10 7:16 Greater Miami Academy 5th Prayer Ministries Day Orlando, FL 6:28 6:33 7:37 7:40 7:44 7:48 Annual Golf Tournament – March – 22. Knoxville First Church, Wilmington, NC 6:12 6:17 7:23 7:28 7:34 7:39

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