Quaintance Young, Miss Oakwood's UNCF

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCES OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

VOLUME 2 MARCH 1980 NUMBER 3

Quaintance Young, Miss Oakwood's UNCF interest and participation of students in trophies to her four runner-ups based on COVER STORY the progress of UNCF and to preserve the highest per capita campus giving; 2) and further loyalty and fellowship the George Hightower Attendance between member institutions of UNCF, Trophy which goes to the queen their faculties, staff, students, and representing the college having the alumni. largest student attendance at the con- In furtherance of its purposes, the ference; 3) the UNCF Contribution National Pre-Alumni Council: a) Award Trophy presented to the queen of encourages individual contributions to the college where the student body UNCF; b) gives maximum assistance in raised the largest amount of money dur- raising funds during the annual cam- ing the campus campaign; 4) the Samuel paigns of UNCF; c) assists the National D. Liedesdorf Award given Miss UNCF Alumni Council in its goals to encourage by the New York Office; and 5) an Award young people to attend UNCF institu- is given to each Queen participating in tions and to become aware of the need the Coronation. for social and professional growth; and The UNCF Inc. gave $200,000 to the d) stimulates an awareness among col- member colleges during 1944, the year lege students of the need to become ac- it was founded by Dr. Frederick D. Pat- tive members in their respective Pre- terson, former President of Tuskegee Alumni Councils. Institute. In 1978 this amount had grown Mrs. Edna L. Williamson, Principal, North- to over 161/2 million dollars which was eastern academy. One of the highlights of the annual National Alumni and National Pre-Alumni distributed to the member colleges. Council is the Coronation in which Miss What better investment do we have UNCF-OAKWOOD'S National UNCF is crowned. This honor is than the investment of education for our TWO MILLION DOLLAR conferred on the college queen repre- precious youth and the development of BENEFACTOR senting the student body which has better faculties and better physical raised the largest per capita contribu- plants in our institutions. The United Negro College Fund is the tion. Traditionally, the Coronation was GIVE TO THE UNITED NEGRO second largest contributor to Oakwood held on Friday evening but this event COLLEGE FUND AND ASSIST College, second only to the General Con- was changed to Saturday night in OAKWOOD COLLEGE—OUR SCHOOL ference of Seventh-day Adventists. In deference to Oakwood College and its FOR OUR YOUTH!!! 1978 Oakwood received $215,515 from queen. Miss Brenda Spraggins, UNCF. Each year the amount increases. Oakwood's first UNCF queen, won this DISTRIBUTION OF The first year Oakwood became a coveted honor and was crowned Miss UNCF CAMPAIGN FUNDS member of the fund it received National UNCF at the National Alumni $79,870.19. During the years of our Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana The distribution of campaign funds is membership we have received in 1969. Last year's queen was Miss made in a formula unanimously agreed $2,059,681.13 from this source. Darla Van Putten from Pine Forge, Penn- upon by the presidents of the member Oakwood alumni and the student body sylvania. The Pre-Alumni Council cam- institutions: a) 50 percent of the pro- of the college have an opportunity to pus campaigns give students an oppor- ceeds are divided equally among all augment the amount given to their alma tunity to share a part in increasing the member colleges; b) 40 percent of the proceeds are divided on the basis of a mater by supporting the UNCF during its contributions which will come back to five-year average of income from gifts, annual campaigns. their campuses through the annual grants and endowments; and c) 10 per- The National Alumni Council and the UNCF appropriations which are used for cent of the proceeds are divided on the National Pre-Alumni Council Conference student scholarships, faculty post- basis of a five-year average enrollment meets this year February 7-9 in Detroit, graduate study, and building of each member college. Michigan at the Renaissance Plaza improvement. During last year the per Hotel. Oakwood College will send its capita giving for the winning colleges "A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING queen to this conference and alumni were: TO WASTE" leaders from around the country will be 1st place—Texas College $40.95 The United Negro College Fund con- present. 2nd place—Bishop College 40.64 ducts annual national fund raising cam- The National Pre-Alumni Council is 3rd place—Houston-Tillotson paigns in order to raise money for the body representing the students of 24.40 operating expenses of 41 predominantly the 41 member colleges. Each college 4th place—Wiley College 24.39 black colleges and universities. has a Pre-Alumni Council on campus. 5th place—Philander-Smith All UNCF member schools are These councils together form the College 22.14 private, fully-accredited, and four year National Pre-Alumni Council. Last year Miss Texas College was crowned Miss institutions (three offer graduate the students in the pre-alumni councils UNCF. This year Oakwood's Queen is degrees). UNCF schools are a vital asset raised over $300,000 on their cam- Quaintance Young, from, Chicago, IL. to this country. They help break the puses. Several other trophies and awards are cycle of poverty by preparing black men The purpose of the National Pre- given during the Coronation. They in- and women to become self-sufficient. Alumni Council is to stimulate the clude: 1) Miss UNCF Trophy and Student enrollment totals 48,000.

TWO They come from 50 states and 62 coun- Florida Memorial College, Miami, Florida Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Texas tries. Because many UNCF students Interdenominational Theological Center, come with educational and financial Atlanta, Georgia PUBLISHER'S disadvantages, more than 60 percent Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, require financial aid—their families earn North Carolina less than $5,000 per year. Many of the Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee PAGE parents must work long hours or two Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee Lemoyne-Owen College, Memphis, jobs in order to support their son's or Tennessee daughter's education. The majority of Livingstone College, Salisbury, North ARE OPPONENTS OF BLACK students major in Education, Business Carolina UNIONS OSTRACIZED AND Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama and the Social Sciences, but many of the Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia CONDEMNED? schools offer degrees in Chemistry, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama Editor's note: "Occasionally we hear Engineering, Physics and Mathematics Paine College, Augusta, Georgia from those who charge the leaders of and a few in Computer Science. Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas the thrust for black unions with un- Nearly 20 percent of the students go Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas Christlike treatment of those who on to the best graduate schools in the Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi oppose them. The letter that follows is country. St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, North one leader's reply to such a statement Only through a college education can Carolina St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, and expresses the general attitude of these students move into the main- Virginia the editors of the Regional Voice." stream of American I•ife and provide Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia effective leadership to their com- Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Dear Friend: munities and the nation. Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama There is absolutely no discrimination Texas College, Tyler, Texas Your comments regarding strife among Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi the brethren reflect the genuine concern because of race, creed or color at any of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, the UNCF schools. Faculties have Alabama of the Christian lady that you are. always been biracial, student bodies are Virginia Union University, Richmond, Regrettably, however, the matter has Virginia not been accurately represented to you. becoming more so. Voorhees College, Denmark, South UNCF schools must rely heavily on Carolina It is true that black union proponents Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, have, in active ways, expressed displea- your support because of the lack of Ohio wealthy alumni, limited endowments, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas sure with some of the opponents to this low tuition, and minimal student fees. Xavier University, New Orleans, request. While these expressions of Louisiana Through the use of volunteers, UNCF displeasure have been interpreted by seeks contributions from individuals, Distribution of Funds to them and some others as reprisals, corporations, foundations, organiza- Oakwood College from because of their opposition, they are tions, and alumni. United Negro College Fund, Inc. not; they are rather attempts to protect black work from the opposition of Specifically, your UNCF gift will 1965 $79,870.19 increase scholarship and student aid 1966 70,135.06 brethren whose activities review as: 1967 83,271.88 programs, supplement salaries for 1968 103,284.00 1. Self-serving—(a desire to exer- faculties and staff (Salaries of full pro- 1969 115,479.00 cise control in black con- fessors at member colleges average 1970 115,771.00 1971 146,761.00 ferences even though they are approximately 25 percent below the 1972 152,982.00 no longer actively involved at national average.), expand curricula 1973 149,024.00 that level). offerings in the field of business, 1974 154,962.00 1975 163,240.00 2. Unethical—(some of them, in an economics, medicine and communica- 1976 182,101.00 effort to get their point across tions, add new teaching and laboratory 1977 188,984.00 against black unions, have ac- equipment, and increase research facili- 1978 215,515.00 1979 (partial report) 138,301.00 tually interfered within a local ties and library services. Total amount Oakwood College has conference territory attempting derived from UNCF since school has to influence church members become a member: $2,059,681.13. against the wishes of their president and other local conference UNCF Member Colleges Edna Lett Williamson leadership). Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia Executive Board Member Barber-Scotia College, Concord, North 3. Unnecessary—(in our opinion, Carolina National Alumni Council of UNCF, Inc. Benedict College, Columbia, South our black brethren in the Carolina 0 General Conference are Bennett College, Greensboro, North "world" leaders or "national" Carolina Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona GIVE TO THE leaders and, as such, have no Beach, Florida specific relationship to black Bishop College, Dallas, Texas work and should not, except as Claflin College, Orangeburg, South UNITED NEGRO Carolina members of a local black Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia COLLEGE church, interfere with the Dillard University, New Orleans, specific plans and statements Louisiana FUND Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee and efforts of local leadership).

THREE 4. Misdirected—(those black General Conference brethren who did have specific responsi- bilities toward blacks grossly THE EDITOR'S DESK mistook their roles. Instead of representing the opinions of those black leaders who reported to them, such as black presidents, they took to their superiors in the General Con- ference their own private opi- gAz gNattos. Slifettofitzx e4afilet nions and actively tried to of tAE sabotage the efforts of the black (Oat 000d eiVationar c4ru.nztzl oefsdoclation leaders who they were suppos- ed to be representing). tzgazdts tAz gonad of gout 127..zdznaz at ltd. &Ening of L7tnnet and Entettalnment We, of course, respect and fully subscribe to freedom of speech and the to tfie affas..SW.Etaton-Qtand Barttoont right to dissent, but we do not appreciate .S'outfitand Centzt (21 17 Live (Oak interference within our conferences and / c5a.tu tday , o412 t1 tkEnty-sixtfi twE we cannot sit idly by while some attempt to undermine the influence of local con- enttnEtzEn kuncitzd and agfity ference leadership. We believe that at ttgAt-tkitty o'0toe4 Ln tfie evening brethren can disagree and still have Featuring: "THE THIRD WORLD PLAYERS" genuine fellowship, but we find it difficult and Fashion Show to trust and work with individuals whose $20.00 PEt .Pratz gat& rot eig4t $16o.oc motives and actions approximate the ( 2141 943 -449 1 ..Staag tic affatt above. Furthermore, we believe it not un-Christlike to structure working rela- tionships so as to avoid, as much as possible, giving to such brethren opportunities to interfere or conflict with our attempts to lead the people in ways that we think are best for the program which we most closely represent. Of course, the fact that you received the wrong impression reminds us again of SUNSET CALENDAR the need for wider communication of accurate information. The Regional March 21 28 April 4 11 is an attempt to care for that lack Voice Boston, Mass 5:57 6:05 6:13 6:21 and we hope via this and other means New York City 6:08 6:16 6:23 6:31 we can provide you and our other sisters Buffalo, N.Y. 6:28 6:36 6:44 6:52 and brothers around the nation a Atlanta, Ga. 6:50 6:55 7:00 7:05 genuine balance of opinion. Miami, Fla. 6:32 6:36 6:39 6:42 Charlotte, N.C. 6:36 6:42 6:47 6:53 Finally; we see it as tragically ironic that Birmingham, Ala. 5:59 6:04 6:10 6:15 this whole business of who speaks for Jackson, Miss. 6:13 6:18 6:23 6:27 whom and to whom is an issue of the Memphis, Tenn. 6:13 6:18 6:24 6:29 black work that is solvable only by the Louisville, Ky. 6:56 7:02 7:09 7:15 implementation of the very plan that Detroit, Mich. 6:46 6:54 7:02 7:10 divides our opinion—black unions. Chicago, III. 6:04 6:11 6:19 6:27 Because our white conferences and South Bend, Indiana 6:58 7:06 7:14 7:21 charches have such a logical vehicle for Minneapolis, Minn. 6:27 6:35 6:44 6:53 expression of opinion in organizing their St. Louis, Mo. 6:13 6:20 6:27 6:33 work, they can avoid the problem that Kansas City, Mo. 6:31 6:38 6:45 6:51 we are now undergoing. What we're ask- Denver, Co. 6:13 6:20 6:27 6:34 ing for is not separation from the Little Rock, Ark. 6:21 6:27 6:32 6:38 brethren, or division, but an organization Dallas, Texas 6:40 6:45 6:49 6:54 of the division which is inherently with us New Orleans, La. 6:12 6:16 6:21 6:25 because of the existence of black con- Albuquerque, N.M. 6'19 6:24 6:30 6:35 ferences and the type of cultural diver- Oklahoma City, Okla. 6:43 6:48 6:54 7:00 sions which we have as a significant minority in America. Add one minute for each 13 miles west: subtract one minute for each 13 miuntes east.

FOUR women who are willing to work, learn THE and enjoy fellowship. The only way we can build churches and the campground is with your help. CONFERENCES If you have any questions feel free to call us, and thank you for considering being a part of this program. We will send more information after you send in IN the coupon below. Our motto for this program is: "Build- ing now for eternity—for the people had ACTION a mind to work." The name of this program is: "The Denver Pathfinder Club. Hammerite and the Hittite." a young lady who was injured seriously OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR S. Haywood Cox, President when the horse she was riding fell dead. PARK HILL PATHFINDERS Central States Conference of SDA We thank God to this day for his protec- tive care. During the last six months of the year, CENTRAL STATES The Pathfinders decided to add to 1979, the Roho Rafikima Pathfinder Club CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD their program of activities several places participated in some exciting activities Work Intention Form of entertainment which included the under the direction of Lonnie Webber, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the bumper C Pathfinder leader for the Denver, Col- Desiring to participate in helping build car raceway, and miniature golf. orado Park Hill Church. churches and the campground, I submit e The plans of Roho Rafikima would not Their schedule began with a "Survival the following: be complete without our outreach ac- Class" taught by Earl Tate. The course NAME PHONE tivities. Eight of our Pathfinders were consisted of twenty-four hours of field in- area code always in full dress uniform for church struction and six hours of intensive STREET service every sixth Sabbath to be used classroom work. The Pathfinders CITY STATE ZIP r as ushers. Halloween night was not a learned to make beds out of pine AGE (check one) 14-18_; 19-25_; time just to trick or treat, our Pathfinders a needles. Surprisingly the beds were 26-40_; 41-60_; over 60_. collected 171 canned goods, valued at quite comfortable. CONSTRUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE: $100. The cold evening activity was Twenty-one Pathfinders participated Carpenter_; Concrete_; Electrical_; made bearable when the Dorcas Society in a Bike-A-Thon recently on a beautiful Sheetrock ; Plumbing_; Painting_; served hot chocolate and donuts when warm autumn day. The Bike-A-Thon pro- Heating_; Other everyone returned. In December the ject was instituted to raise money for the S Pathfinder club contributed $200 to the I have, and will bring my own tools to trip to Eden Valley which was the next Park Hill Ingathering Campaign. perform the work checked above: activity. Yes_ No_ Located just a day's ride from Denver, If under 18 years of age, parent's I is beautiful Eden Valley in the snow- Ricky Webber signature is required: covered mountains of Loveland, Col- Junior Counselor orado. The Roho Rafikima Club Signature members spent four days in the valley learning about God and nature. On Sab- bath morning 21 of the 33 Pathfinders CENTRAL STATES TO Parent's signature Date signed were in full dress uniform for club in- SET UP CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD Mail to: spection. The day was spent in exchang- Central States Development Office ing stories about the love of Christ and Dear Members: 5737 Swope Parkway how nature reveals this love to his One of the goals of Central States is to Kansas City, Missouri 64130 children. It became quite common to set up a Craftsmen's Guild to help our see deer and rabbits leap away as conference build churches and improve 0 Pathfinder members made their way the campground, and to build a close through wooded areas of the valley. This bond of fellowship among those who join Sabbath day was truly a blessing in the in these. projects. We believe there are He 'gives to every man his work.' Each Lord. men and women like you who would be has his place in the eternal plan of heaven. Horseback riding can be tremendous willing to give two or three days a year to Each is to work in cooperation with Christ fun. It is also dangerous. The Lord pro- help us. We want to get your name so for the salvation of souls. Not more surely tected nineteen of our Pathfinders as that when we are ready to move we will is the place prepared for us in the hea- they spent one morning last fall riding not have to waste precious time obtain- venly mansion than is the special place horses for pure enjoyment. The ing it. designated on earth where we are to work evidence of God's watchful care came We are not looking for only profes- for God. home to us as we listened to the story of sional craftsmen, but for men and Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 326, 7

FIVE MESSIAH IS PRESENTED AT CITY TEMPLE

A 100-voice choir under the direction of Cass Hudson presented Handel's Messiah at the City Temple Church in Detroit, Michigan. The performance was in recognition of the International Year of the Child. The choir was inter-denomi- national and inter-racial. Host for the Messiah was Craig Jackson, Minister of Music at City Temple. The afternoon concert drew a full house with many having to stand. Guest musicians included Delores Davis, soprano; Ruth Dansby, contralto; James Moore, tenor; Van Fore, bass; Frank White, organist; and Alvin Wad- dles, pianist. The entire congregation joined in singing the Hallelujah Chorus for the grand finale.

Cass Hudson directs the Detroit choir in its performance of Handel's Messiah. Phenicie Thomas Communication Secretary The holy service of communion was The following Sabbath, Dr. Norman L STRAFORD BEGINS 1980 WITH then begun with Elder Charles W. Drake, Miles and family, of Andrews University, CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION III, pastor of Straford Memorial Church, conducted a family seminar. The topic k presiding. for the 11 o'clock service was entitled During the passing of the bread and "Love." In the afternoon such topics as e New Year's Eve found nearly 400 wine Elder Kelly told in song how "God "A Happy Marriage," "Basic Steps for members and visitors at Straford Specializes" and urged each to want to Love and Sexuality—Where Did They Memorial Church of Chicago, Illinois know "More About Jesus." Then in quiet Come From?" and "Duties of Wives and engaging in a musical candlelight com- R solemnity, he warned the congregation Husbands to Each Other and Their munion service with Elder T. M. Kelly of the "Judgment Day." Children" were discussed. e rendering a sermon in music accom- Elder Drake closed out the service by The third Sabbath of November was panied by John C. Handy on the piano. lighting a candle and inviting each of the shared with Horace L. Jones, Sabbath g Upon arrival, the worshippers were officers for 1980 to join him and School and Lay Activities Director of the ushered into the service of humility. At dedicate themselves to the service of Lake Region Conference. He spoke on i the close of this service, Elder Kelly led God for the ensuing year. "The Peculiar People," examining what the congregation to feel their need of a 0 It was a most beautiful sight as each a Christian was in Daniel's day and what Savior with the song, "Poor Little Lost officer lit his candle as a testimony to a Christian should be today. Lamb." He sang of Jesus' sacrifice and n God to accomplish a greater work in the The Sabbath ended with Isaac Pal- humility with the song, "He Could Have coming year. mer, Treasurer of the Lake Region Con- Called Ten Thousand Angels." ference, bringing to Beacon of Joy The gift of Jesus was pointed out Virginia Starks "Principals of Family Finance." along with His abiding love when the Communication Secretary songs "Jesus the One," "Marvelous Grace," and "Follow Me" echoed throughout the congregation. The atten- FAMILY MONTH AT tion was then turned to the trials one BEACON OF JOY must bear when he sang, "Don't Spare Me Anything." To be assured that God is The month of November was always in control, Elder Kelly rendered dedicated to families at the Chicago, "He Giveth Again." Beacon of Joy Church. The congregation was then divided The Taylor families led out with the into sections as the elders and deacons Sabbath School program. During the gave each person an opportunity to divine worship hour, Roy Parham, of testify to God's goodness during 1979. Andrews University, spoke on the topic, Prayer partners were formed to thank "Where Were You, God?" Holy commu- God for His tender mercies during the nion was then conducted by candlelight The Leroy Jackson family as they partake in 1979 year. with each family participating as a unit. the family Communion Service.

S/X The last Sabbath of November found C. Connor is the Evangelist, Leroy T. A. Boyd, pastor, speaking on "The Logan, Cloie Logan, Catherine Bland, Uncondemning Christ." and Shirley Smith are the Bible Instruc- The afternoon program featured tors. This team of dedicated workers Grace Dorsey, a student of Oakwood have the full support of the Lake Region College, in concert. The program was Conference. shared by Demetrius Jones of Chicago, Thank God for such persons who have Illinois, The Chicago Independence the vision and courage to support Christ Boulevard Church Choir and the Beacon Is the Answer Crusade Team. Surely Quintet. The church was filled to capa- those faithful ones who were baptized city. will gather around the throne of God, As the month ended, every family of casting their crowns before their Lord Beacon of Joy had participated in the and exclaiming that Christ is indeed the church program. Answer.

Clora B. Warren ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Communication Secretary BIENNIAL OFFERING PRINCIPALS COUNCIL by Sandy Doran MEETING Ambition is a powerful word when ap- On January 9 and 10, the principals of Christ Is The Answer Crusade Team. plied to Christian service. And there is no all the Lake Region Conference schools lack of it among college graduates from convened in Inkster, Michigan for their Under the leadership of Evangelist the regional conferences. Many are cur- annual principal's Council Meeting Robert C. Connor, the crusade team rently enrolled as seminary and grad- under the direction of Reginald D. went forward in faith. The theme song of uate students at Andrews University, Barnes, Education Director. The prin- the meetings expresses the feelings of studying to become professionals in cipals shared accomplishments of their the people that attended the crusade various fields. various schools and discussed methods services. Rafus McCullough, a 1978 graduate of dealing with problems that were com- "There's a sweet, sweet spirit in of Oakwood College, came to the univer- mon to all schools. this place, sity last fall after interning in the Detroit During the two-day discussion, and I knbw that it's the spirit of the City Temple church for a year. "I find the emphasis was placed on preparing Lord. classes here not only interesting, but ex- students for taking tests and analyzing There are sweet expressions on tremely practical," he says. "I think test results as well as rewriting the con- each face, there's a real advantage in being able to ference policy books. and I know that they feel the relate the theoretical knowledge I'm get- presence of the Lord." ting in classes to what I experienced in Stephanie Galloway In spite of the terrible weather many the field." Correspondent nights, when the opening hour arrives, Working in the bakery at Apple Valley seats were filled. Present were friends, Market—Andrews' international food CHRIST IS THE ANSWER church members, and visitors. Torrential store, Rafus defrays tuition expenses CRUSADE rains fell upon the "candlestick," but the while balancing his studies with manual light refused to go out, and hundreds labor. "I like my work," he says. "It pro- The Bible tells us that no man takes a heard Jesus proclaimed by him. Sub- vides a change of pace." light and hides it under a bushel, but puts jects such as "Is God Particular," "The Marcus Harris, a 1979 graduate of it on a candlestick that it might give light World's Darkest Crime Since the Cruci- Oakwood, is also enrolled in the unto all. The Bible declares emphatically fixion," "The Dragon and the Woman," theological seminary on the Andrews that Jesus is the Light of the World. "The Spirits of Spiritism," touched the campus. Says Marcus, "I'm particularly The Christ Is the Answer Crusade hearts of the listeners. The words of impressed with the classes I've taken in Team was used as a light to shine in the Jesus are true. "And I, if I be lifted up the church ministry department. They midst of darkness in the cities of In- from the earth, I will draw all men unto have really opened up my thinking and dianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; and me." (John 12:32) sharpened my exegetical skills." Detroit, Michigan. Those who attended As a result of the three crusades con- And students pursuing the master of the crusade services can testify that a ducted by the Christ Is the Answer divinity degree in the theological candlestick was held high in order to Crusade Team during last year, (1979) seminary aren't the only ones from the draw attention to the Light of the World 558 persons were baptized. The year regional conferences benefiting from by the passing throngs. before, (1978) the team was blest of God post-college training at Andrews. Thank God for such ministers as to baptize 606. Graduate students like Hermine and Elders R. Bellinger, J. D. Simons, J. C. The Christ Is the Answer Crusade Maurice Jordine, Jerome Joseph, and Wray, J. D. Parker, J. P. Lewis, and B. Team is a going team for a coming Constance Maxime are also finding the Browne who have faith in His Word as Christ, preaching the gospel as it is to value in continuing their studies within their fortress. men and women where they. are. Robert the denomination.

SEVEN BLACK SEMINARIANS ATTEND BLACK NORTHEASTERN PASTOR'S CONFERENCE IN DETROIT

Eight black seminarians from Andrews University attended the first annual Black Pastor's Conference held in the prestigious Radisson Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. It was the first time in history that black pastors from all over the country crossed denomina- tional lines and came together to ex- amine the plight of black people in North America. The theme of the conference was, "The Black Pastor: Priest and Pro- phet". According to the conference organi- Rafus McCullough. zers, there exists an urgent need to establish a cohesive thrust on the part of the black church to deal creatively and Bill McCleary, New York City Channel 5 Black In fact, a glimpse at students in the news personality. seminary and graduate school reveals redemptively with the many ills which such attitudes as expressed by Rafus beset black people on both the national and Marcus to be typical of more than and the international scene. Within the NOTED JOURNALIST VISITS just a few. Students like those from the black church there are many pastors YOUTH SOCIETY regional conferences display an en- who deeply desire a heightened vision of a wholistic understanding of the gospel. thusiasm—a desire to learn and then to At a special youth seminar held at serve—which is of unique benefit to our Within the ranks of black pastors are some of the most knowledgeable profes- Ephesus SDA Church in New York City, denomination. For this reason, Andrews featured speaker Bill McCreary of Black University offers financial help to sionals, trained and experienced in every aspect of black life. News—Channel 5 urged Black youth to qualified individuals from around the enter the communications field. Among the topics discussed at the world through scholarship and endow- He spoke of the need for more conference were: "The Black Church: ment funds. positive black role models in the media, On March 22 members of the regional Headquarters for Community Organiza- tion and Creative Social Intervention," especially television, since it is "one of conferences will have an opportunity to the most powerful media in the world." "The Black Church: Catalyst for Political help graduate and seminary students by He said that although it is tough to get in, Enpowerment and Self-Determination," contributing to the Andrews University it is not impossible. He counseled those "The Black Church: Vehicle for Total biennial offering. All the money given will interested in the field to "get those Liberation," and "The Black Church: strengthen scholarship funds, going credentials." He suggested a Master's Instrument for Healing and Wholeness." solely to assist graduate-level students. in Communications and a heavy Scheduled speakers included: Vernon It is for those individuals who have ac- background in English. "Know the great Jordan, Executive Director of the Na- cepted the biblical challenge of develop- poets," he said, "so that you can draw tional Urban League; Dr. Kelly Miller ing their talents to the fullest that such upon them when doing a story." Smith, Associate Dean of the Vanderbilt monies are needed. It is one thing to Mr. McCreary also encouraged the School of Theology; Dr. Gayraud S. have the ability to accomplish much; yet entire audience to write letters of protest Wilmore, Professor of Black Church quite another to dedicate the time and and approval to the F.C.C. (Federal Com- Studies and Director of Black Church energy into a life of service. In the words munications Commission) and to the sta- Studies Program, Colgate Rochester of Michelangelo's teacher—"Talent is tions regarding television programming. Divinity School; Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, cheap. You can find it anywhere. He emphasized the fact that these President of P.U.S.H. Inc.: Dr. Joseph Dedication is expensive. It will cost you documents (letters) play a major role in Lowery, President of S.C.L.C.; former a lifetime." determining what is seen on television. U.N. Representative Andrew Young; With the funds provided by people At the end of his talk he responded to U.S. Representative from the District of from all of our local conferences in several questions from the audience Columbia Walter E. Fauntroy; Attorney North America, Seventh-day Adventist which included a communications class L. Clayton Jones; and several prominent young people are enabled to begin this from Hunter College. Mr. McCreary said guest preachers. lifelong commitment. that he saw a need for more "intimate sessions such as this" so that the peo- Lester Parkinson ple could be informed and educated 0 Correspondent regarding the wide spectrum of the A person shows what he is by what he Communications field and its powerful does with what he has. impact on each individual!

EIGHT CENTENARIAN HONORED day at her home with Vernon, her son, Mrs. Jones stayed close to the arts. and friends. Mrs. Jones is deaconness After her baptism by Elder Nunez, Elder G. E. Peters came to Chicago from America was only 104 years old. The emeritus of the First Church, Engle- Jacksonville, Florida and built a new Emancipation Proclamation was 17 wood-Teaneck, New Jersey in the church. The name was changed from years young. The Civil War had ended Allegheny East Conference. the Prairie Avenue Church to the Shiloh only 15 years earlier. Edison's incandes- Mrs. Edith Jones joined the Prairie SDA Church. At Shiloh, Mrs. Jones cent lamp and Albert Einstein were year- Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church became a member of the Shiloh old babies. Rutherford B. Hayes, nine- of Chicago, Illinois in 1921. She had Seventh-day Adventist Symphony teenth President of the United States, attended that church many times, many Orchestra. In 1932 she moved to New was in office. Modern cars, trains, radio, years before. Mrs. Jones says that she York City where her husband became TV, cameras, etc., were still future. loved the church when she first visited it, the director and pianist for the famous Into this world, on January 5, 1880, but decided not to join until 1921. She N.B.C. radio quartet "The Southern- Henrietta Parks was born in Eastland, also says that not once has she ever aires". She attended the Ephesus SDA Georgia. regretted becoming a member of the Church in New York at that time. Sister Anna Lee Sutton, a Seventh-day Seventh-day Adventist Church. Before joining the Seventh-day Adven- In the year 1957, Mrs. Jones moved to Adventist Christian, loved the Advent tist Church, Mrs. Jones was a member Hackensack, New Jersey where she message so much that she shared her of St. Suttles All Girls Jazz Band. She joined the First Church of Englewood. faith with her friends, Mrs. Parks and can still tell you about her experience of She has remained a faithful member of Mrs. Coffee. But her friends moved seeing the great French actress, Sarah the Seventh-day Adventist Church. many miles away, and were now living in Bernhardt. Mrs. Jones and her husband New York City. had many friends in the theater and Vernon Jones When Mrs. Sutton met • Elder A. R. N often entertained such personalities as Goulbourne, she asked him to get in Bricktop, Bill Robinson, and Bert 0 touch with Mrs. Parks and her daughter. HARLEM TO HAARLEM Williams. Elder Goulbourne contacted Sister Mrs. Jones was introduced to the Rosa Lee Jones, Bible Instructor A group of forty-five excited young Adventist message in Chicago the year Emeritus at the Ephesus Seventh-day men ranging in age from nine years to 1911. Born in Madisonville, Ohio, then a Adventist Church in New York City. twenty years and their director, accom- suburb of Cincinnati, in 1883, she lived Sister Jones agreed to conduct Bible panied by an entourage of eight musi- h there until her move to Chicago in 1911. studies with Sister Parks and her cians, four parents, a tour director, After living in Chicago for some time, e daughter. Following about a year of medical doctor, two nurses, a board she met one of her former neighbors and Bible studies, both ladies were baptized member, and the director's mother and a childhood playmate who had also a on February 14, 1971, by Dr. C. B. Rock. sister along with two WABC-TV moved to Chicago. These friends had newsmen boarded a KLM 747 bound for become Seventh-day Adventists after Haarlem, Holland. The flight departed moving from Madisonville to Chicago. after this unique singing group known as They invited her to visit a Bible Class the Boys Choir of Harlem gave a half conducted by Elder W. D. Forde and e hour Christmas concert in the Interna- Mary Graham, Bible Worker. Elder tional Arrivals Building at JFK Airport in r Forde is the father of Ms. Zilda Forde, New York City. A portion of the program retired Bible Worker for the North- was aired over network TV. n eastern Conference, now living in In 1967 a young member of the Chicago. Mary Graham is the mother of Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, Elder Charles Graham and Avice Robert Bowman, organized and directed Graham, both workers in the Lake a number of little boys of the church into Region Conference. a choir called the Ephesus Boys Choir. Mrs. Jones remembers attending her At a later date, a graduate student of first tent meeting during World War I. Manhattan School of Music, Walter She also remembers very vividly a young Henrietta Parks, 100 years of age, honored. Turnbull, became the director. In order woman with whom she was to become to broaden the scope of the choir, Mr. ONE OF THE OLDEST BLACK very close friends, who was playing the Turnbull opened membership to the piano and conducting song service SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST community. What evolved is the current simultaneously. After the tent effort CELEBRATED HER 96TH group of over 60 young men, The Boys ended, this young lady left Chicago to BIRTHDAY Choir of Harlem, Inc. (BCH). attend Oakwood College in Huntsville, In a few short years, the BCH has Alabama not knowing that years later Mrs. Edith Jones, of Hackensack, become widely known for the excellency after marriage, and a career as a great New Jersey, a member of the First of their musical performances. Their singer, and a mother of two lovely Seventh-day Adventist Church, Engle- repertoire includes such widely daughters, she would return to Oakwood wood, New Jersey celebrated her divergent numbers as the "Gloria" by College as Mdme. Alyne Dumas Lee, ninety-sixth birthday. Vivaldi sung in Latin, and "Soon and head of the Voice Department and board Sunday, November 11, 1979 she Very Soon" by Andrae Crouch, and member for the Huntsville Opera Com- quietly observed her ninety-sixth birth- several original works by contemporary pany. NINE A new first family at the Mt. Vernon SDA Church, Pastor W. S. Lee, Jr., seated, while some church officers stand in background. Pastor Lee has succeeded Pastor Baptiste who is now the secretary of Northeastern Conference of SDA. May God richly bless the Lees as they administer in His service.

The Boys Choir of Harlem.

black musicians written especially for musical world where it has become the BCH. The choir performs numbers in known and respected. They have sung in French, Latin, German and an African many well-known places far outside the dialect. community and in front of some very im- The organization of the BCH has a portant people including the First Lady, staff housed in office space provided by Mrs. Rosalyn Carter. The tour will in- a major Community Church, the Church troduce the choir to the European Com- of the Intercession. A complete program munity. They will perform in front of of cultural development is provided to royalty appearing at some of the most "After 25 years young Bobby and Miriam did each member of the choir. Such prestigious musical houses and it again!!" Robert and Miriam Murray of the activities as Day and live-in Summer churches in Holland, France, and Mt. Vernon SDA Church renewed their vows. Camp, tutorial service in Math, Reading, England. It was their 25th wedding anniversary. She is youth choir director, and well beloved by all Theory and Sight Reading lessons are The $100,000 required to make this who know her. May God continue to bless examples. The musical excellency of the tour possible has been contributed by them throughout the endless ages of eternity. choir is a direct result of the craft and firms and individuals in the United States education of the director, Walter Turn- and Europe, The parents also had the bull, a PhD candidate, who is also a pro- responsibility of raising some of the fessional singer. At the jeopardy of his money needed. personal career, he works full time with In a ceremony at City Hall, the Mayor the choir for little pay and sometimes of the city of New York, Mayor Koch, with no pay. The BCH has become the proclaimed the period from Tuesday, love of his life. Turnbull is a member of December 18 to January 4 as Boys the Ephesus SDA Church located in Choir of Harlem Goodwill Tour Days in Harlem. Five other members of the honor of the famed choir. Koch said it Board of Directors of the BCH are was fitting in this International Year of Adventist. They are: Elder Edwin J. Hum- the Child for the group to participate in a Lay Activities leader, Sister Mavis Hall (right), phrey, Edward Phipps, George and "Harlem-to-Haarlem" cultural exchange ioin goal reachers of the 1979 Harvest In- Camille Howard, and Horace Turnbull. program, bringing their musical ensem- gathering Campaign, who help to make it Several prominent citizens are also ble to their namesake in the Nether- possible for the church to reach its goal. Board Members. Many of the choir lands. members are Adventists and attend The choir is available for concerts and school at either RT Hudson Elementary appearances. Contact the choir at 560 Our heavenly Father has a thousand School or Northeasterm Academy. West 155th Street, New York, New York ways to provide for us of which we know The Harlem, U.S.A. to Haarlem, 10032, Walter Turnbull, Director. By nothing. Those who accept the one princi- Holland Goodwill Christmas Tour is the telephone, call 212-690-3333. ple of making the service of God culmination of many, many hard hours supreme, will find perplexities vanish and of rehearsals and performances plain paths before their feet. necessary to present this group to the Grace Phipps —Ministry of Healing, p. 481

TEN PICTURES OF INTEREST

Queen Delores Sims, a former UNCF Queen from Oakwood College. Pastor W. S. Lee, Jr. (Mt. Vernon), along with first elder Webber using newly installed pool in the Mount Vernon Church.

President Rock attends the UNCF Inter- Alumni Council President's Dinner in New York City. Elder Lee Paschal, National Alumni Associa- Juniors in training take up offering at tioin President, receives a plaque from Edna Lighthouse Tabernacle in Brooklyn. L. Williamson and Pecola Lester, officers of the New York Inter-Alumni Council of UNCF.

Oakwood College's Miss UNCF, Darla Van Putten-1978.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Douglas Pitters (front row, left) sings lead to "It's Amazing," with the Ephesus (New York City) —Joshua 1:8 Childrens Choir.

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PLANK-IT-DOWN DAY l AT DURHAM, NC During the lngathering Plank-It-Down a Day in the Durham Church, the church n members reported $8,434.43 in one report. There were twelve team leaders. t Miss Kathryn Crump was the leader of the group who raised the highest i amount, $2,137.00. Miss Crump, in- dividually, raised the highest amount of c all, $1,000.00. The church rewarded her with a trip to the General Conference Session in Dallas—all expenses paid. Pictured are the 43 Centurions who raised $100.00 or more in the Ingather- ing Crusade. Miss Crump, the winner, is pictured front row center with hat; Elder R. A. Sloan, pastor, is second row right.

MRS. HANNA HONORED FOR From left to right: Joyce Hanner, Dorothy Hanna, Mrs. Taylor, and Elder G. H. Taylor. 17 YEARS OF SERVICE South Carolina. The speaker for the Teaching Course. On Sabbath evening a divine worship hour was Elder G. H. Stewardship workshop was conducted Mrs. Dorothy Hanna was presented a Taylor. The audience was inspired and by Elder Taylor, and Mrs. Taylor con- plaque for 17 years of dedicated service uplifted as they listened to the sermon. ducted a Sabbath School workshop for as Superintendent of Sabbath School for Thirteen persons received certificates teachers and interested persons for the the Oakland SDA church in Florence, for completing the Sabbath School Junior Division.

TWELVE VETERAN PRINCIPAL public school system after 35 years of in a three-room house and sleeping on STILL TRAINS YOUTH service, 33 of which were in the role of the floor, Mrs. Joyner taught the children principal. This is the longest known to build dressing tables and beds. Even- tenure as a principal in the Duval County tually, her school had a canning opera- Aldonia Joyner is a very unpretentious public school system." tion, student-cultivated garden, school woman of dignity, poise, profes- "Mrs. Joyner was named 'EVE' in the supply co-op, post office and grocery sionalism, and knowledge which are un- area of education during the Florida store. disputable marks of success. I have Publishing Company-sponsored annual been greatly impressed with her ac- "Mrs. Joyner became notorius for tak- tivities as I observed her methods of event in 1975. The honor was given ing straps and paddles out of class- managing the Jacksonville-Ephesus mostly for Mrs. Joyner's work of improv- rooms so teachers could not use them. ing Black schools during the 1930s and Junior Academy. However, it was not un- She never believed in corporal punish- til I read the story in The Florida Times- 1940s when racial segregation was ment, going instead by her own slogan: Union Jacksonville Journal by staff strictly enforced and Black schools, 'Appeal to their pride, not their hide.' writer Elaine Morgan that I realized the especially those in rural Arlington, were "At one time, Mrs. Joyner recalled, quality of leadership in the Jacksonville isolated from the main part of the educa- she had a real problem with enrollment school. In the summer of 1978 the tional system. because so many Black parents were pastor of the church, Elder I. L. Harrell "Mrs. Joyner's first job as a teacher in fibbing about their street addresses in asked if the Education Department of 1938 was at the small Chaseville school, order to get their children listed as being South Atlantic could use her to take over and she was appointed principal two in Mrs. Joyner's school district. I was the school and train a younger person to year later. Appalled by what she termed told that her school became the show- assume the principalship in the future. In the 'unbelievable poverty' in the Arling- place of the county to the point that the fall of 1978, Mrs. Joyner became ton Black community, Mrs. Joyner im- when the school officials wanted to principal of Jacksonville-Ephesus Junior mediately went to work to turn her show dignitaries a well-run school, they Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. school into a community center offering help and resources to Black families. took them to Mrs. Joyner's school. Here's what the Journal wrote: "Mrs. She risked losing her job to bring "Eventually, Mrs. Joyner did post- Joyner, 70, began taking piano lessons 12-year-old unwed mothers back to graduate study at Columbia University, when the Downtown Florida Junior Col- school; managed to get the first feder- and she recalled that professors were so lege campus first began offering them, ally reimbursed lunchroom in any Duval astounded when they read about her but she did not know she was destined to County Black school; talked the county school, and saw photographs of it, that become a television celebrity. Since nurse into opening a clinic in her area to they invited her to lecture, and ex- then, she has appeared on local televi- treat active tuberculosis and other ill- empted her from final examinations. sion commercials hundreds of times to nesses; and took children on their first They told her, she remembered, that she illustrate the fact that even a retired field trips, asking parents to go along was making Black history while they school principal is not too old to learn since most of them were as culturally were only studying and talking about it." new tricks." deprived as the youngsters. "In 1974, Mrs. Joyner retired from the "After she found a family of 17 living Elder S. E. Gooden

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THIRTEEN CHATTANOOGA UPWARD CLIMB

When Dr. Patrick E. Vincent was assigned to pastor the Eighth Street SDA Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee, many of the members felt that here was another young pastor who would come to spend a few years with them and then move onward to "greener pastures." In the mind of the young pastor, were plans for the up-building of the work in East Tennessee. His first move was to raise a tent, and conduct an evangelistic cam-

The members of Chattanooga celebrate at the opening of their new church building. 0 of planning and working, this project became a reality and the members moved into their new church building in October 1979. The Lord has really blessed the efforts h of this Christian leader as he has labored Dr. Vincent and Sister Simmons thank the in the East Tennessee district. During Lord for the accomplishment. his tenure, one of his laymen moved to a nearby city and conducted an evangelis- C paign. Many souls were won to Christ tic crusade. As a result of this crusade, a e and members were added to the church. new congregation was begun in East Next, he guided his congregation in a Cleveland, Tennessee. We are praying drive to erect a new church school facil- that Dr. Vincent will continue to let the ity which would cost more than Lord use him in a mighty way as he has $200,000.00. Within a year the building done in the past. r was up, eighteen months later, paid for. Many of the membrs felt that this would Robert Smith, associate periodical manager S never be accomplished for they had for the Review and Herald. been working on the project for many SOUTH CENTRAL SON WORKS I years. The Lord sent an answer to their many prayers in the person of Dr. P. E. WITH THE REVIEW Vincent, His servant. Following the guide in the Spirit of Prophecy, and having built Elder Robert Smith of Chattanooga, the school, the pastor now led his Tennessee is now the Associate Periodi- members in the building of a Temple for cal Manager of the Review and Herald the worship of the living God—a new Publishing Association in Washington, church facility. In less than eight months D.C. Elder Smith began his ministry as a Literature Evangelist in Chattanooga Pastor Orlando Rudley of Greenwood, Missis- along with his brother, Theodore Smith, sippi preaches with fervor at his new post. who is now Publishing Director for the South Atlantic Conference. ELDER ORLANDO RUDLEY Elder Smith has served as Associate JOINS SOUTH CENTRAL Publishing Secretary of the North- CONFERENCE eastern Conference and Publishing Director of Allegheny West Conference Elder and Mrs. Orlando Rudley of Los before accepting the position as Angeles, California have accepted an in- Associate Publishing Director of Colum- vitation to serve as district leader in the bia Union. For the past two years he has Greenwood, Grenada, Belzoni, In- served as Assistant Manager of the dianola, Mississippi areas. Elder Rudley Review and Herald Publishing Associa- Dr. Vincent and Brother Shoemate rejoice as has already announced plans for evan- tion. Elder Smith's son, Pastor Robert they speak of heaven's blessings in Chat- gelistic expansion throughout the Smith, Jr. is the Associate Publishing tanooga. district. Director for Allegheny West Conference.

FOURTEEN MRS. YOUNG OLDEST MEMBER WORK EXPAND IN KENTUCKY IN SOUTH CENTRAL Hopkinsville, Kentucky is a new area Mrs. Hattie Young of Birmingham, in this state where the Lord has graced Alabama is a retired Literature the efforts of a man of faith and blessed Evangelist who has witnessed many pro- another new congregation to come into phecies fulfilled since she first became a being. Pastor William Gilliard, the son of member of the Seventh-day Adventist a Methodist minister in South Carolina Church. Mrs. Young is now over one heard and believed the teachings of hundred and eight years of age and still Adventism as they came from a South has the hope that Jesus will soon come Atlantic Evangelist. He requested Jackson, Mississippi church opening ser- for His people. Pictured with her are: Dr. membership into the church and im- vices audience overwhelming. C. E. Dudley, President of the South Cen- mediately proceeded to Oakwood Col- JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI tral Conference and Dr. Mildred P. John- lege to study to become a minister of the OPENS NEW CHURCH son and Mrs. Juanita Jenkins, Bible In- church. Although he had completed two structors for the conference. or three years in the school of engineer- Hundreds of people jammed into the ing at Tuskegee Institute, he felt the New Heights SDA Church on January voice of God calling him to the gospel 12, 1980 to help the Pastor and ministry. members celebrate the opening exer- Upon the completion of his ministerial cises of the new church home. Elder preparation, Gilliard was unable to get Richard Bell spoke of the challenges and an internship from the church. The blessings that had been realized during South Central Conference offered an op- this construction. The Lord has led all portunity to work in a new "Infiltration the way. The new building seats approx- Evangelism" program in Kentucky. He imately six hundred people, it has a day accepted the challenge. A new con- care center, many classrooms, meeting gregation has come into being. We rooms and office facilities. The building salute Pastor and Mrs. William Gilliard is a part of the ten acre tract of land for a job well done. Mrs. Gilliard's father where a new school building will be is also a minister, he pastors a Baptist erected. There will also be a home for church in the Carolinas. senior citizens built on this land. Mrs. Hattie Young at 108 years old.

TWENTY-FIVE BAPTIZED IN LAY EFFORT

Lay efforts in Knoxville, Tennessee has sparked a new congregation on the east side of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Sims and family along with other members have been studying the Bible with several interested persons in thei University of Tennessee area. Before many of the twenty-five persons who are now members of the church were bap- Pastor R. Bell, Elder B. Cone with builders tized, they had already begun to work for and financier for the church project. Pastor the advancement of the truth among C. E. Dudley, President, congratulates Pastor Bell is second from left and B. Cone far right. their friends. Elder F. S. Hill is the William Gilliard at new church organization in minister. Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Elder R. Bell presents a copy of Great Con- East Knoxville's new congregation. Worship Place at Hopkinsville, Kentucky. troversy to local financier.

FIFTEEN AWARDS DAY HELD IN FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE

Pastor Roland Hill had a memorable day when the churches of his district came together for one glorious district day celebration after the Franklin Church had reached its first birthday. When the groups came together, awards were given to Dr. and Mrs. L. Rudy Broomes and family for their pioneering in the work that brought the Columbia, Tennessee congregation into being about four years ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. Amos and family were given awards for their supportive roles and evangelism thrusts in helping to strengthen the work there. Mr. John Brown, of Nashville, Tennessee, was given an Dr. and Mrs. L. Rudy Broomes and family cited for evangelism in Columbia, Tennessee. award for conducting a lay effort in the city of Franklin, Tennessee which led to the establishment of the first church there. A new building is presently under construction.

Some of the descendants of the Lee family and their friends return for church opening at West Point, Mississippi. Mr. John Brown, lay evangelist of Franklin, Tennessee receives appreciations from Pastor ADVENT MESSAGE RETURNS Roland Hill for his blessings in the new church organization in Franklin, Tennessee. TO MISSISSIPPI

During the early days of the Advent message among the Black people in the South, James Edson White came to West Point, Mississippi and baptized many people. Soon the work came to a standstill when the members moved away or died and the building where church services were held was burned. The children of the pioneers were glad to know that Elder Lewis Blackwell had gone back into West Point, Missis- sippi and conducted an evangelistic crusade. A new church building was erected. Many of the people returned to their hometown to join in with the celebration to the new church opening. This time they are determined to stay. Pictured here is the Lee family who were Mr. and Mrs. J. Amos and family of Columbia, Tennessee congratulated by their pastor, Roland some of the early pioneers. Hill.

SIXTEEN WEDDING FOR LORRAINE THOMAS AND DENNIS RICKS

Miss Lorraine Thomas, who has served the church for twenty-two years, in the Central States, and Allegheny East Conference (Pine Forge Academy) was wed Thanksgiving weekend at Bethesda church, Baltimore, Maryland. Lorraine held to her conviction that Pastor W. Humphrey was welcomed as the the Lord meant what he said by ad- new pastor for the Natchitoches District. He monishing the believers against mar- was received graciously by his congregation. riage to a non-believer. She consented Mansfield church officers and visitor, Pastor to be the bride of Dennis Ricks, a Humphrey, third from the left. building contractor, of Hammond, Loui- siana. Lorraine's family supported her in Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ricks wed Thanksgiving her decision and a beautiful ceremony weekend in Baltimore, Maryland. with 16 bridesmaids and over 1,000 persons present. This sacred ceremony What a thrill it is to listen to the beautiful S conducted by W. C. Jones, President, music rendered as an act of worship. We Southwest Region Conference assisted thank the Lord for those persons who are will- 0 by her grandfather, 0. J. Hayman, ing to enhance the worship services. Mrs. Myrna Burnside, Director of the Genesis presiding Elder of the AME Church. Movement chorale and President Gregory of "How true it is that the Lord withholds no the Houston (Bellfort) church came up with a good thing from them that serve Him." unique idea sponsoring a contest among teenagers on the theme, "Why I Am a h Dorris Jones Seventh-day Adventist." After much delibera- It has been a year since the organization of tions three young people were selected and the Mansfield church and to witness the zeal, awarded trophies. the missionary spirit of this recently organized group was a sight to behold. The group e is in the process, under the direction of Mr. S Mac Fuller, of delivering Bible lessons to the community every Sabbath. This, a seed sow- ing program and also the field for a harvest of souls. We look encouragingly at this church lnd others who are doing likewise. R e g i 0 n Margaret Collins, a dedicated officer of the Roswell, New Mexico church, is being inter- viewed at one of the church officers meet- Eric Burton, Stephane Gray, Gabrille Bernard ings. She has been a member of the church and John Gregory—President of Genesis for twenty years and has served in many Movement. areas of the church. Not only does she hold various offices in the church but she is a Registered Nurse for the state of New Mex- a ico. She was recently selected as one of the Another highlight of the Bellfort Service was Outstanding Young Women of America by the National Organization of Community Affairs the ordination of three young men who have from Washington, D.C. She is a mother and proven themselves worthy to hold the office also serves as consultant and instructor in of a Deacon, It was a sacred service, when they were ordained as leaders in God's promoting better health for the public school system in Roswell and surrounding com- church. 1980 should be a blessed year for the munities. interest manifested in a program that will expand the growth and progress of the conference. Pictured left to right: Mr. and Mrs. David Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sylvester, and Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Davis.

SEVENTEEN and necessary portrayal of black OA KWOOD COLLEGE k American heritage. 8. Job Preparation. Black schools such as Oakwood add to the usual formal preparation needed for a diploma in a particular discipline the further dimen- Enter to learn; depart to serve. sion of psychological relevance. In other words, we graduate not just nurses, teachers, preachers, social workers, DO WE STILL NEED OAKWOOD? was 61 % of white family income in etc., but individuals in all of these and 1979, is now only 59% (according to a Not infrequently we hear the question other professions whose orientation recent Atlanta Constitution report) il- of why, in an age of integration and infla- toward the black mystique gives them a lustrates another glaring need of black tion, do we still need Oakwood Col- distinct functional advantage for service collegians which black colleges address lege—or, for that matter, any other for the very area of society where most in special ways. Not only are tuition and black college or university? That there will live out their careers. So, we have fees lower at black colleges, but scholar- not just a nurse, but a nurse who is able was a time when black higher education ships and work programs form a larger to employ along with the techniques of was needed, few will disagree; but, why percentage of student fee payments the formal discipline a warm now? Aren't these duplicate facilities? than in our sister institutions. psychological understanding of the Are not these schools vestiges of 4. Leadership Opportunities. In most black experience. segregation? Could we not, as a nation, 9. Social Scale. As is abundantly as a church and as parents and alumni, instances the black minority student who rises to leadership on a non-black clear in the case of Oakwood College, spend our money more wisely by social ties at black schools are of campus is a supertalented individual. eliminating the black school? These are special value. As a result of our wide Where blacks are a distinct minority logical and relevant questions and enrollment our young people meet leadership experience is not easily af- deserve honest answers. What follows, thousands of other youth from around then, is a frank attempt to address this forded the average individual. However, the country and around the world. Not pertinent issue. Why do we still need on black college campuses, clubs, sing- only do they benefit in a general way black highter education? ing groups, class and dormitory units, from this breadth of cultured contact, 1. Cultural Relief. Most black among other student organizational but they form many enduring relation- students graduate from predominantly functions, offer scores of leadership op- ships (including opportunities of choice black high schools. In Washington, D.C. portunities. Thus, a large number on the of life partners) on a scale and at a depth 96% of all public school students are campuses can—and do—gain valuable of interaction which is truly unique. black; Detroit-82 °/o ; Atlanta-90%; opportunities in preparation for leader- 10. Productivity. While the percent- and the pattern is similar around the ship in the broader community and age of black collegians who choose black colleges is only 25% of blacks country. Of course, the vast majority church service which lie ahead. who go to college, total enrollment in (80% at Oakwood College) of students 5. Role Models. Another singular black colleges is increasing. This, of at black colleges come from these black benefit offered by black colleges is example. Young people who attend these course, is because more blacks are go- high schools. Many of these students ing to college. (Blacks now comprise schools have the unique opportunity of are simply unprepared for the dual 11% of the college market compared to regular association with a wide variety of shock of academic and cultural change 6% in 1969.) What is significant, inherent in moving from a majority black successful black adults whose achieve- however, is that these schools who school of learning to a large majority ments inspire and motivate in ways not enroll 25% of the market graduate white institution of education. Studies provided by association with teachers 75-80% of blacks who do finish college. show that while some blacks are able to and administrators of other ethnic In other words, it works. Attrition is less survive the sudden change of scenery, backgrounds. and performance is greater in black for most social trauma and academic 6. Counseling. Closely allied to the schools—and that, afterall, is our pressures are definitely reduced by latter point is the fact that many black reason for existence. matriculation on black college cam- youth need and receive, on black com- Integration? . . . well, yes, if by that puses. puses, a quantity and quality of advice you mean desegregation. It is necessary 2. Tutorial Programming. It is a fact and counseling not to be expected and it is a track which we must vigorous- that a disproportionate number of blacks elsewhere. Who can better counsel our ly pursue; but, integration de jurie has bring to college certain academic gaps struggling and often perplexed young not wiped out the massive demographic or deficiencies. These are the result of people than black pastors, chaplains, patterns of America's segregated and inferior facilities and instruction at the professional counselors, deans, etc., resegregated lifestyle. This reality con- primary and secondary levels. The ma- who have literally sat where they tinues to produce a nation within a na- jority of white colleges seldom seek to (students) now sit? tion and the citizens of that inter nation address this problem in a programmatic 7. Preservation of Culture. Yet (black America) can well use black colleges as a point of transition from isola- way. All black colleges do. In fact, it is another viable reason for their continua- tion to mainstream. the perennial challenge of black col- tion is the function of black colleges as Inflation? . . . yes. It's real and it's leges to stimulate the superior student collectors, documenters and preservers frightening. But since all God's com- (and we have many) while, at the same of black American heritage. Since these mands are enabling and since He com- time, overcoming the deficiencies of the campuses have, for generations, served mands that all His children be taught of academically deprived. At Oakwood, for as the matrix of black intellectual and the Lord—and since Oakwood College instance, we employ approximately social development, and since most of is the only alternative of its kind for so $500,000 per year in such remedial pro- them (including Oakwood College) were many of the challenges and needs of jects. born during the beginnings of black in- black Adventist youth, He can and will 3. Financial Assistance. The fact dependence in America, their historical preserve and expand both our resolve that black median family income, which records and folklore provide an accurate and our capacity.

EIGHTEEN This report is an overview of various aspects of the Admis- SOUTH CENTRAL 169 sions and Records Office for the fall quarter of the 1979-80 SOUTHWEST REGION 39 school year. Note: In some instances students did not indicate their conference. International students account for just by R. Malcolm, Ph.D. over twelve percent of the total enrollment. Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions and Records IV ENROLLMENT BY STATES ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION AND SEX The student population also represents 41 states. Those with the highest figures include: CLASSIFICATION FEMALE MALE TOTAL Alabama-237; California-87; FRESHMEN 312 228 540 Connecticut-22; Florida-58; SOPHOMORES 175 137 312 Georgia-57; Illinois-59; Maryland-39; JUNIORS 117 111 228 Michigan-39; Mississippi-30; SENIORS 81 107 188 Missouri-23; New Jersey-36; SPECIAL 16 10 26 New York-184; North Carolina-40; UNCLASSIFIED 5 2 7 Ohio-58; Pennsylvania-36; South Carolina-21; and the 706 595 1301 Virgin Islands-23.

V ENROLLMENT BY DEPARTMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 102 BIOLOGY 146 Students from other countries represent twelve percent of BUS. ADMIN. AND ACCOUNTING 182 the enrollment. This year, Jamaica leads with 42. Bermuda, BUS. EDUCATION AND SEC. SC. 56 Trinidad, Canada and the Bahamas are also well CHEMISTRY 36 represented. Oakwood also maintains a strong contingent of EDUCATION 92 students from various sections of Africa. In all, twenty-four HEALTH AND P.E 24 foreign countries are represented on campus. ENGLISH, COMM., MOD. LANG. 44 HISTORY AND POLITICAL SC. 27 VI HOME ECONOMICS AND NUTRITION 30 MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS 24 DEGREES CONFERRED MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION 27 1970-1979 NURSING 90 YEAR NUMBER RELIGION AND THEOLOGY 249 1970 65 1971 94 III 1972 94 1973 124 ENROLLMENT BY REGIONAL 1974 136 1975 172 CONFERENCES 1976 138 The college hereby acknowledges the strong support of the 1977 124 Black conference and the Pacific Union in terms of finance 1978 166 and the student population representing each area. Below 1979 186 are the enrollment figures for the Fall quarter 1979 for the TOTAL 1299 Pacific Union and the eight Black Conferences. The total degrees, diplomas, and certificates issued for the CONFERENCE ENROLLMENT decade was 1,299. This is significant when compared with 1979 the grand total since 1909-3,001. The sharp increase in ALLEGHENY EAST 101 1975 was due to a large summer class of 45 candidates. The ALLEGHENY WEST 68 new decade is expected to be even greater. The 1980 class CENTRAL STATES 40 should approximate 200 graduates. LAKE REGION 118 NORTHEASTERN 208 Note: We thank you for your prayers and tangible con- PACIFIC UNION 52 cern for the program at Oakwood—the place SOUTH ATLANTIC 175 where "loveliness keeps house!"

NINETEEN every member of the church conscious DILLETT'S NEW BOOK of the presense of covetousness and IS PUBLISHED alert to its insidious presense, to train us and give us the opportunity to be "rich Have you ever wondered why the toward God" by giving more time, more Lord allowed you to live on this earth? talent, more treasure to God. I em- Have you ever wondered if there is a to God because our gifts of time, phasize purpose for your existence? talent and treasure should not be given Elder Eric S. Dillett, a pastor for many that is to the church, or to the to things, years in the Lake Region Conference, Sabbath school, or to the campground, has recently completed a book entitled, or to the sick and needy, but to God!! "Why Were You Born?" It has recently The road of giving to things can be en- been published and will soon be on the dangered by many things, for instance, market. our being recognized for giving, our gift S. D. Meyers, Associate Director, Steward- being appreciated, etc. When we give to ship Department. God we are not concerned about being 0 appreciated or recognized by men. 1980-GENERAL CONFERENCE Just as Elijah pricked the conscience STEWARDSHIP YEAR of ancient Israel and called them to a MY PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE decision, so the Department of Steward- That which lies at the foundation of ship and Development exists to keep us Realizing that God is my Creator and life is recognition of God as creator and aware of the tenth commandment, the Saviour, I know that I can do nothing of owner of all. This ownership stems from sin that comes to church, covetousness. myself, but that all that I have and will His creatorship, sustaining power and As the opportunity to "worship" God accomplish in this life, I owe to His power. His redemption of all that was lost. with our tithe and offering it is so easy to The spirit of Lucifer, that of self ag- think of our own needs and not be "rich Knowing that the hour of Christ's coming grandizement and covetousness is in- toward God!!" is very near, it is my desire to be ready to herent in man. One need not teach a One of the best known experiences of meet Him in peace, and to do all I can to child to want the largest portion or the Bible is that of Job, a wealthy man of inform others of this fact, and lead them to another child's toy. This spirit comes God whom God permitted Satan to test. the joy of His salvation. "naturally." Paul calls it a carnal nature. The question was whether Job "loved As we look about us, this spirit seems God for naught" or because of what God It is my purpose to represent Christ in all to have become the accepted way of did for him. We all know the suffering that I do—in day to day actions, and in- life, "Get all you can," "can all you get," Job endured, the loss of all earthly teractions with those about me. To do all "sit on the lid." The more you look out possessions, even his health. The secret that I can to help others to rise up to for "number one," the wiser you are of Job's ability to stand for God under higher, loftier heights in their life's thought to be. The businessman of Luke the most severe circumstances is one experience—not looking for recognition of 12 is looked upon as a wise investor and that we would do well to learn. He any kind, just feeling the surging joy, and a man of vision. The profits are rolling in. recognized the ownership of God. He happiness that is radiated from the person Good planning dictates that he tear recognized the concern of God for each helped. Following the example of the down the small, full to the brim, barns individual and their needs. This is fully Master, I want to live to bless others. and build larger ones. The disease of borne out by Job's testimonies when he "myitis (MY fruit, MY barns, MY goods, said, "Naked came I out of my mother's —Lillie Johnson MY soul) overwhelmed him and caused womb and naked shall I return thither: him to lose sight of the fundamental fact The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken of life, that God owns all. God called him away; blessed be the name of the Lord. "a fool" and says, so are all who lay up "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in 0 treasures for themselves and are not Him." "rich toward God." "Take heed and That God will grant us the wisdom of beware of covetousness." Job to trust Him to the utmost and to use If thou turn away thy foot from the sab- The church of the living God and its our time, talents and treasures to His bath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy members are prospering. The spirit of Glory and to the hastening of His com- day: and call the sabbath a delight, the covetousness resides in the human ing, is my prayer. holy of the Lord, honorable: and shalt heart and it is a dangerous spirit, for one honor him, not doing thine own ways, nor of the ten decalogues forbids it. Samuel D. Meyers finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking Covetousness is sin!! We see this ugly Associate Director, Department thine own words: Then shalt thou delight sin even in the church for some depart- of Stewardship and Development thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ments want the largest offering, the General Conference ride upon the high places of the earth, and most time, the most prominent place feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy and the greatest exposure. father: for the mouth of the Lord hath The purpose of the Stewardship and spoken it. Development Department is to keep —Isaiah 58:13, 14

TWENTY With other Seventh-day Adventist leaders looking on, Elder C. E. Bradford is greeted by President Jimmy Carter. BEFORE KINGS AND PRESIDENTS! During the recent Annual Council, Dr. talk briefly about the work of Seventh- "Thank you for the personalized R. L. Reynolds, General Conference day Adventists, and Elder Wood gave books for me and my family. We will liaison for Congress, arranged for a him a copy of the latest Adventist cherish these writings by Ellen G. White, group of us to visit President Carter at Review. It was my privilege then to pre- and the beautifully illustrated Bible The White House. Our group was com- sent to the President a copy of The Stories will delight Amy and her friends. posed of Dr. Reynolds; B. E. Leach, Desire of Ages for him, Patriarchs and We appreciate your thoughtfulness, and president of Southwestern Union; H. Z. Prophets for Mrs. Carter, and a set of send you our kind regards. Sincerely, Shiroma, executive director of Wash- The Bible Story for his daughter, Amy. Jimmy Carter." ington Adventist Hospital; N. C. The President expressed deep apprecia- The words of Ellen White seemed so Sorensen, president of Walla Walla Col- tion for these gifts and for the Adventist appropriate in this setting, "If there is lege; W. H. Wilson, executive secretary Review. He also commended Seventh- one work more important than another, of the North American Division Health day Adventists for the wonderful work it is that of getting our publications Services Board; K. H. Wood, editor of that "you are doing in spreading the before the public, thus leading them to Adventist Review, and myself. word of our Saviour." Mr. Martin then search the Scriptures."—Colporteur We were met and warmly welcomed gently reminded Dr. Reynolds that we Ministry, p. 7. by Mr. Louis Martin, special presidential should not forget the prayer. The Presi- "The silent messengers that are aide for minority affairs, Dr. Reynolds dent readily agreed, and we bowed and placed in the homes of the people immediately asked Mr. Martin if the asked Heaven's blessings upon him and through the work of the canvasser will President would accept a gift of some of his stewardship. strengthen the gospel ministry in every our books for his library and also if it It was quite a sight to see the Presi- way; for the Holy Spirit will impress would be in order for us to have prayer dent leave the room with an armful of minds as they read the books, just as He at the end of our visit. He assured us that Seventh-day Adventist truth-filled impresses the minds of those who listen in both instances this would be accept- literature. We wondered as we left The to the preaching of the word. The same able. White House, What impression did our ministry of angels attends the books that Mr. Martin led us into a private room, visit make? The conversation, the contain truth as attend the work of the where we waited for the President. In a prayer, the gift books? In a few days I minister."—Testimonies, Vol. 6, p. 316. few moments the President came in and received a letter from The White House, May the ministry of angels attend the was introduced to me. I in turn and a portion of the letter reads as printed page that we were privileged to presented our group. We were able to follows: share with the First Family of our nation.

TWENTY-ONE BLACK ADVENTIST BUSINESSES IN ACTION

freely you shall receive. It is because of In 1968 he graduated and became an this principle that if a family cannot apprentice at Rollenson Funeral Home. afford funeral services for thier loved After a year of apprenticeship, he one, Bethea provides a decent funeral established his own business. He ran his for cost. own funeral service until 1975 when he One important factor is the profes- entered business with a classmate, sionalism and the attractiveness of the Willie Lewis. Mr. Lewis is an ex- chapel. The bereaved will find an laboratory technician who became immaculate chapel filled with soothing bored with a routine job and entered the quiet music and the polite concern of its funeral services because of his desire to employees which for many brings some work with people and the challenge it relief from their burden. would offer. The most important factor is that There are two other employees out- Willie Bethea. Bethea loves what he is doing. His side of Mr. Lewis and Bethea. They are childhood ambition is now a reality. He WILLIE BETHEA-THE Ruth Hickman, who works as the recep- remembers as a boy, "I had a friend in tionist and Raymond Hickman, an FUNERAL DIRECTOR WHO the business. He dressed so well... He apprentice. Their service is known BRINGS LIGHT OUT OF always looked pressed. Later, I found throughout the city; as a result they DARKNESS out there is a lot of dirty work to be done never advertise. Their customers tell before you can dress." members of their community and By Stephanie Johnson The most important factor is that business continues to increase. Willie is a workaholic. He loves to work. Mr. Bethea stresses that he never For many in New York City who have He is on call twenty-four hours a day. His wants his business to grow so huge that experienced the trauma of losing a loved thrift and industry was developed as a he loses personal contact with his one, Willie Bethea, funeral director and boy in Fayetteville, North Carolina. customers. In the future he would like to co-owner of the Amsterdam Chapel is an He worked his way through Pine expand his facilities to meet the needs of angel of mercy. He is not the typical Forge Academy (Pine Forge, Penn- his customers, yet maintain quality ser- funeral director. He is kind and compas- sylvania) as a farm hand under Robert vice. sionate, yet lively and personable. His Handy and finally worked his way up to Mr. Bethea was baptized by Elder commitment directly affects his busi- foreman of the farm. Franklin S. Hill in Fayetteville, North ness. His main motivating factor for After completing Pine Forge Carolina in 1958. He has remained entering the business was "to help Academy, he entered Oakwood College faithful throughout the years. Presently, others" rather than making a fortune. in Huntsville, Alabama as a pre-medicine he is a member of the Ephesus Seventh- He feels that if he intentionally defrauds major during the early sixties. His day Adventist Church where he serves his customers "that he will have to childhood ambition proved more as assistant superintendent of the Sab- answer to a higher authority." Therefore intense. After a year of study he left bath School for the Senior Division and he gives to his customers rather than Oakwood College. He entered the army Missionary Volunteer Leader. He is a takes. during the Vietnam War and served with gifted singer and has dedicated his The funeral service is a highly com- the Thirteenth Airborne Corps as a talents to singing God's praise. petitive field in New York City. On almost medical specialist and paratrooper. Mr. Bethea's success in the funeral every fourth block you will find a funeral After completing his military duty, he services is because of his Christian prin- chapel. What is it that sets Amsterdam returned to New York and pursued his ciples and business acumen. He has Chapel apart? There are several factors lifetime ambition. During this time he proven to be a shining light to many a that have contributed to its success. held various jobs to realize his goal. He disconsolate soul. First of all, Bethea gives individualized worked as a porter for Rest Haven Nurs- service to each customer. He shows ing Home and was promoted to a private compassion and sympathy. He reminds duty nurse. He worked as a taxicab his customers that "death is not an driver. Looking back on those years the ultimate end." He employs ministers reward proved greater than the who preach truth and righteousness sacrifice. rather than death and despair. He entered the American McAllister Another factor that contributes to the Institute of Funeral Service and intense- success of his business is his paying of a ly studied biology, chemistry, anatomy, liberal tithe and offering. In addition to physiology and bacteriology. He took paying tithes and offerings he con- courses in cosmetology and restorative tributes to many worthy causes. He arts as well as accounting and book- Willie Bethea, left, with Ruth Hickman, recep- follows the principle that freely you give, keeping. tionist, and Willie Lewis, co-owner.

TWENTY-TWO IN THE NEWS THE NORTH AMERICAN OBITUARY-THOMAS C. LEWIS Chicago, Illinois. At an early age, the REGIONAL VOICE family moved to Muncie, Indiana, where September 3, 1929 - December 25, 1979 she grew up and received her early NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE childhood education. The official organ of the North On September 3, 1929, a beautiful Mrs. Abney was a devout Methodist, American Regional Conferences baby boy arrived in the city of strictly adhering to the tenets of Gainseville, Florida. His name—Thomas R. C. BROWN, Sr., Managing Editor Methodism. Her Christian life was lived L. A. PASCHAL, Editor C. Lewis, the second son of the late Mr. trusting in the promises of God. It was Stephanie Johnson, Associate Editor and Mrs. Tommy Lewis. Editorial Committee: R. C. Brown, Sr. while visiting in the home of a Seventh- Chairmen, L. A. Paschal, R. L. Woodfork Thomas was a very friendly outgoing Stennett Brooks, I. J. Johnson day Adventist cousin in Logansport, In- Correspondents: Northeastern, L. A. Paschal, person. He loved people and had many, South Atlantic, S. E. Gooden, South Central, diana sometime during the year of 1908 I. J. Johnson, Lake Region, H. A. Lindsey, many friends wherever he resided and Central States, W. R. Wright, Jr., Southwest Region, that she gained a knowledge of this was employed. Some called him W. C. Jones, Allegheny West, K. S. Smallwood, wonderful advent message. Allegheny East, H. Booker "Tommy," "Buttons" and "Smash." Published monthly by the supportive Oh the power of a true witness in the Regional Conferences of North America and The family called him Tommy C. printed by the University Printers, home of an Adventist Christian family. Berrien Springs, Michigan The year 1949, in the city of New Being a seeker after greater light and Subscription price $5.00 a year. York, Tommy met a very lovely young ALL MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE anxious to do the full will of God, she CHANNELED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION OR lady in the person of Miss Georgia Mae readily acepted this truth. CONFERENCE CORRESPONDENT. Ensley. He won her love and affection Both old and new addresses should be given when a Upon returning to her home in Mun- change of address is requested. Zip code should be and in October 7, 1951 they were joined cie, Indiana, she was anxious to share included for all addresses. together in Holy Wedlock, in the city of Postmaster: Send all notices to University Printers, her new found faith with her dear Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. New York. mother, a devout Methodist, only to NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE Tommy, along with his sisters and 115-50 Merrick Boulevard discover her enthusiasm for Adventism St. Albans, New York 11434 brothers, were taught the precious was not shared by her mother. Be- Telephone 21 2-291 -8006 promises of God by their grandparents, friended and financially supported by a LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Elder and Mrs. C. G. Manns. Tommy was ALLEGHENY EAST, L. R. Palmer, President, M. C. group of white Seventh-day Adventist Van Putten, Secretary, B. W. Mann, Treasurer. Ad- a member of the Mt. of Olives S.D.A. dress: P.O. Box 266. Pine Forge. PA 19548, Tele- believers, she was able to attend phone (215) 326-4610. Church. Oakwood College in 1909. It was there ALLEGHENY WEST, H. L. Cleveland, President, K. He gave dedicated service to the S. Smallwood, Secretary, W. McDonald, Treas- she met her husband Elder Benjamin W. urer. Address: 1339 E. Broad Street. Columbus, OH United States Army for two years. Abney, Sr. 43205, Telephone (614) 252-5271. We thank God for the years he let our CENTRAL STATES, S. H. Cox, President, J. A. Upon her marriage to Elder Abney, Simons, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 5737 brother and husband sojourn with us Mrs. Abney faithfully labored side by Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64141, Tele- here. We thank Him for the love and phone (816) 361.7177. side with her husband in his heavy LAKE REGION, C. D. Joseph, President, R. C. care given to Tommy. We thank Him for evangelistic campaigns and pastoral Brown, Sr., Secretary, I. R. Palmer, Treasurer. Ad- the joys, sorrows and disappointments. dress: 8517 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60619, assignments. As was the custom in Telephone (312) 846-2661. The lovely smile and sunny disposition those days, like most minister's wives, NORTHEASTERN, G. R. Earle, President, H. W. we shall long remember. Baptiste, Secretary, S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. Ad- Sister Abney never received monetary dress. 115-50 Merrick Boulevard, St. Albans. NY His last desire was to ride the subway 11434, Telephone (212) 291-8006. remuneration of any kind. Hers was a and wish everyone a Merry Christmas SOUTH ATLANTIC, R. L. Woodfork, President, R. B. labor of love—love for God, love for the Hairston, Secretary, R. Patterson, Treasurer. Ad- and Happy New Year. The Lord granted dress. Box 92447 Morris Brown Station, Atlanta, GA message, love for her husband, and love 30314, Telephone (404) 755-4539. him this wish Christmas Eve. for souls. She was able to successfully SOUTH CENTRAL, C. E. Dudley, President, D. A. He leaves to mourn: a loving wife, Walker, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 715 Youngs merge these duties with those of being Lane, Nashville, TN 37207, Telephone (615) Mrs. Georgia Mae Lewis; two adopted 226-6500. an ideal wife and loving, patient mother children, Joseph and Joshua; two guard- SOUTHWEST REGION, W. C. Jones, President, M. to the two children born to their union, L. Baez, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 2215 ian children, Marvin and Gena; eight Lanark Street, Dallas, TX 75203, Telephone Elder Benjamin W. Abney, Jr., and Mrs. (214) 943-4491. sisters, Mrs. Leola Phipps, Mrs. Maxine Celia Maria Abney Cleveland. Bethea, Mrs. Vernell Prayer, Mrs. COVER CREDIT Little did she know in the earlier years Willie Posey Annette Wilson, Ms. Martha Lewis, Mrs. that she would have the opportunity of Mable Clark, Mrs. Joyce Buisson, Mrs. accompanying her husband to South 0 Carol Watkins; three brothers, Elder Africa for seven years of mission service Joseph Lewis, Mr. Henry Lewis and Mr. during the years July, 1931-August, Lemuel Lewis; eight brothers-in-law, 1938, to further extend her labor of love. fell asleep in Jesus Monday, January 28, eight sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, After forty-five years as a co-laborer 1980, at 2:15 a.m., to wait the Master's nieces, nephews, many cousins and a with her husband and companion of Call. host of friends. nearly sixty-eight years, at the ripe age She is survived by a loving and of ninety-six, she continued to love and devoted husband, Elder B. W. Abney, OBITUARY eagerly looked forward to the blessed Sr.; two children, B. W. Abney, Jr. and fellowship and regular attendance at Celia Cleveland; a son-in-law, and a The late Mrs. Celia Jane Hart Abney, church services, as the weather and daughter-in-law, a grandson, grand- the third child of Charles T. and Maria health permitted. daughter, several cousins, and a host of Hart, was born November 23, 1883, in Sister Abney proved faithful until she loving friends.

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