Volume 22 Number 4

Breaking News! Classrooms Open in Phase One of Renovation Project

Partnering A New Adventist Finds Overcoming 2 with AMEN 8 True Education 10 Obstacles  OUTREACH

Partnering with AMEN TRYING Hartland staff and students assist Adventist Medical Evangelism Network with free health clinic. GOD by Martin Raj

s a health ministry student, I know to Christ, health books, and other literature “A the importance of God’s health to nearly 200 people.” In one instance, message in reaching souls,” says Lanardo Stephen was able to share with an atheist Rolle, a recent volunteer at the AMEN about God’s existence. This man was open free health clinic. “Seeing the long line to the truth and took a few books to read. of people waiting to receive free medical Our health outreach instructor, Ivonne treatment brought joy to my heart. By Restrepo, volunteered in Hospitality offering simple chair massages, I was and Translation. “I met a couple from rewarded with big smiles, and not one Medellin, Colombia, where I was born,” person refused my offer of prayer. Barriers she relates. “They received wonderful were broken down, people’s hearts were services that bonded us together, and they opened for the gospel, and God was opened their hearts to our truth. Though glorified.” they had never heard about Seventh-day On September 18, 2016, twenty- Adventists, they were now listening to five Hartland staff and students joined what I had to share about Adventists.” Adventist Medical Evangelism Network Even today, the couple is still in touch with (AMEN) and other volunteers in Ivonne, asking her to visit them and to holding a free health clinic at the General share more truth. Conference Headquarters in Silver Spring, These are just a few drops from the Maryland. About 700 patients came from ocean of testimonies. God did great things the community to be treated. Volunteers on that day, and we still pray for those served in stations such as Registration, people whom we met. We look forward to Dental, Vision, Lifestyle Counseling, doing more outreach for God’s glory. Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Chaplaincy, and more. The chaplains and massage therapists in particular were able to talk more personally with the patients. It was a life-changing experience for many. Stephen Rajan, a pastoral evangelism student, says, “Being a chaplain, I had the privilege to minister to people’s spiritual needs and give free copies of Steps

2 HARTLAND MINISTRY REPORT | Vol 22 No 4 MISSIONARY TRAINING FUND  TRYING GOD I wanted to be a businessman, but God had another plan for me.

by Rachel Perry

onathan Santana was raised in an teaching me love for His work, discipline JAdventist family in Colombia, but in managing my time, and wisdom in as he grew older, he got tired of being a how to treat people of other cultures and Christian just because his family was. personalities.” At age 18, he decided to know God for The Lord has given Jonathan many himself. opportunities to share His Word and “I just wanted to try God for a little minister to people in conjunction with his while,” Jonathan recalls, “but I found that local church. “These opportunities, plus once He begins working in a person’s the advice of my spiritual mentors, have heart, He is faithful to fulfill that work; confirmed to me that God is calling me to He doesn't give up easily. Since then, my pastoral ministry. But the experience that love for God has been increasing. Now I impacted me the most was seeing some of just want to fulfill His purpose in my life.” my Bible study contacts being baptized and As Jonathan’s love for God grew, he giving their lives to Jesus. That has been my began looking for a place that would aid strongest confirmation.” him in his Christian development. “I Jonathan has already received a call from heard about Hartland College through the a missionary school in his country to work Restrepo family,” he relates. “They told me as a Bible teacher after his graduation. “I that Hartland would provide the training I am thankful that Hartland is fitting me for was looking for.” my life calling and equipping me with tools The Lord miraculously removed every that will be helpful in my future ministry.” obstacle, providing financial aid through “Don’t give up on supporting the the Missionary Training Fund and Missionary Training Fund,” he appeals. granting him a visa; even his plane ticket “I know that supporting this ministry was covered! requires great effort. But, as you see Jonathan chose to major in pastoral the fruits of your sacrifice, you will feel evangelism and is now in his second year satisfied.” of studies. “I appreciate most of all that the classes are based on God’s Word and the Spirit of Prophecy. As a result of the classes and Bible study, I have acquired more spiritual maturity. God has been

540-672-3100 | [email protected] | hartland.edu 3 Shine the light of the glory of Christ in a world of darkness

June 11–18, 2017

Piedmont Valley Youth Bible Camp 444 Hartland Oak Dr, Rapidan VA 22733 | 540-672-1996 ext 305 www.pvybc.com | [email protected] LORD, SEND ME 

SPROUTING TIME OPPORTUNITIES Outreach is expanding in Colombia for Hartland graduate Freddy Castro ('06).

by Freddy and Connie Castro, Founders of Loma Linda Campestre

orty-three-year-old Dora Rico, a locals alike enjoy the benefits of eating Fmother of three, became a widow the natural foods manufactured at LLC. end of last year. If that wasn’t enough, Home therapies are also provided daily. she had already been diagnosed with Neighbors are learning to eat healthfully cancer back in 2008. After only three and take care of their mental, physical, chemotherapy treatments, though, and spiritual faculties. she decided to change her lifestyle and Another one of our goals is to actively follow a natural treatment plan support the local church in directing instead. the attention of the youth away from The Loma Linda Campestre (LLC) secular attractions. Several families from team has been assisting Mrs. Rico by the city, who have visited our country teaching her how to prepare healthy and home, desire to have the same experience. restorative meals, and how to use plants We are sharing basic self-supporting and vegetables as medicine to improve principles through agriculture and the her immune system. We equipped her manufacture of natural products, but we with a juicer so she could easily follow see a need for a larger facility to educate her liquid diet. Every morning we visit more people. her to pray, share Bible promises, and LLC's vision is to open a training provide organic vegetables from our center in the countryside that would garden. Mrs. Rico is motivated to follow provide a godly education for students, the health principles we’ve been sharing. families, and new believers. We aim She knows God has been with her and to inspire and prepare youth to find will always provide for her. their mission in life. By achieving true Villa de Leyva, being a thoroughfare of education, learning manual labor, and travel, offers many other opportunities to studying how to seek and save the lost meet people and minister to their needs. and sick, they will be able to work in LLC's team and nearby church members harmony with Christ and perpetuate the have been witnessing to our community gift of serving others. through the health message. Tourists and

540-672-3100 | [email protected] | hartland.edu 5  COLLEGE

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND DOULAS

e are very proud of our 21 students who have passed the Childbirth Educator and/ Wor Doula training. Our mission is to provide the highest possible level of education and training for young ladies to attend expectant mothers in all phases of pregnancy, from prenatal to newborn care. This field has proven to be an open door to share the gospel and the last-day message to expectant parents. We pray for God’s blessing on these young ladies as they pursue God’s calling for their lives.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS/DOULAS

• Adebanke (Victoria) Adeyeye • Francisca Flores • Laura Johnson • Dorcas Akintunde • Mandy Francis • Tiffany Josiah • Gabrielle Baker • Johanna Garbutt • Sabrina Petersen • Gabrielle (Gabby) da Silva • Morgan Harris • Gayathri Samson • Helen Veeraraghavan CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS

• Tina Aquino • Sarah Clarke • Rachel Bourque • Rachel Marcano • Magdala (Maggie) • Carla Rueda Clairvil • Carlynn Williams

2016|| 6 HARTLAND MINISTRY REPORT Vol 2221 NoNo 44 COLLEGE  FALL GRADUATION 2016

AIM: Giving another chance to the world.

MOTTO: “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9

Lindelinkosi Nyoni Zimbabwe, Africa Pastoral Evangelism Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:5 Vision: To train people for missionary work, to reach the unreached, and to prepare a people for the coming of the Lord.

Christopher Ocampo California, USA Health Ministry, Assoc. Bible verse: Ezekiel 36:26 Vision: To spread the gospel through medical missionary work.

Mothusi Dlamini Swaziland, Africa Christian Media Ministry Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 1:2 Vision: To express the gospel in a manner showing its true value by using media to speak out and attract the youth to a higher calling in God.

540-672-3100 | info@[email protected] | hartland.edu 7  INTERN A NEW ADVENTIST FINDS TRUE EDUCATION I needed to experience true education before returning to the mission field as a by Kelly Ostrom teacher.

ven before I became an Adventist, I for my internship. A large Seventh-day Ewanted to be a missionary. I served Adventist school in Colombia, South a few months in Honduras in 2011, and America, needed an English teacher and I was sure that the Lord was leading me asked me to take the load. As a result, to ministry in Latin America. When I I’ve been teaching grades 6–11 with returned home, I determined to equip classes of 30–43 students. myself for better service and was close Despite the challenges I’ve faced here, to completing a degree in education at a the love of God has shone through and secular university. I had no idea that six I know I’ve made a profound impact on months later I would learn the Adventist several of my students. With so many message and counsels regarding true students, I don’t have as much time to education. help them as I would like, but I have As a new Adventist, I was convicted come close to many. I’ve seen the shy, that I needed to experience true unnoticed child become confident and education before returning to the mission participative, and I’ve seen my students field. That’s when I decided to transfer to make positive choices that they wouldn’t Hartland College. Hartland was exactly have made before. I’m going to miss them what I needed. I learned as much outside very much as my time here draws to an of the classroom as I did in it—from end. the little everyday tasks which taught Next year I’ll be heading to another me consistency and discipline, to dorm part of Colombia to work in a small life and outreach opportunities which rural school. As I do so, I ask that you increased my desire to serve and my love pray for me and the other students who for others. are fulfilling God’s call to service. Time I loved my teaching experience is short, and I pray that you also may working in a small multigrade classroom know His will and fulfill your calling. at Hartland Day Academy, but I Maranatha. wanted to experience a bigger school

8 HARTLAND MINISTRY REPORT || Vol 2221 NoNo 44  Breaking NEWS The first phase of the Health Evangelistic Center project is complete!

by Joe Goins

he educational wing of the Health This is a dream come true through TEvangelistic Center has new ceilings united prayer and effort. We thank all of and flooring, the walls have been painted, our supporters and prayer partners for the bathrooms have been completed, and your gifts and prayers, and our students the classrooms for midwifery and health and staff for all their hard work. We pray are now in use. that this facility will continue to be a This is a great accomplishment, yet blessing for Hartland and for all whom more remains to be done. The lifestyle we serve. center portion of the building is also nearly finished. We should be able to start furnishing the rooms in December or January. The increased capacity at the lifestyle center will allow us to serve more guests and provide up-to-date training facilities for our students. It will also free up our current temporary lifestyle center to provide more dorm space for CNA classroom the ladies.

Before After

540-672-3100 | [email protected] | hartland.edu 9  LIFESTYLE EDUCATION CENTER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Doris arrived with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, congestive heart failure, lymphoma in her legs, a cane, and a dislike for vegan food. by Sabrina Petersen

an I do this? Doris asked herself After she arrived, God continued when she first came to Hartland’s opening doors for her, including solving CLifestyle Education Center (LEC) for her dislike for the vegan diet. “I fell in love an 18-day program. She was up against with my first meal.” More importantly, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, congestive she enjoyed the supportive environment heart failure, and lymphoma in her legs, created by the staff. “I appreciate their and couldn't walk without a cane. Her willingness to help people like me—people protocol would involve stretching, walking, who have severe health problems. They massage, hydrotherapy, and a vegan diet always smiled, they were humble, and they for the next 18 days—and she didn’t even did their job lovingly.” like vegan food! God’s hand could be seen in Doris’s Doris had already surmounted many improvement. She was able to bring her obstacles prior to her arrival. Her diabetes under control, significantly story began when Hartland’s Three decreasing her medications. The severe Angels’ Chorale sang at her church in swelling in her legs decreased, and she Pennsylvania. Through contact with some found herself needing her cane less. At first students, she learned more about the LEC. she walked slumped over—even comparing She really wanted to attend the program, her gait to that of a 90-year-old. But now but could she afford it? she says, “Praise God, I can stand straight “Oh, no,” she had laughed when Angela again!” Pulley, the director, told her the price. Doris left with new motivation to “Well, wait a minute,” Angela had improve her health. “I plan on sticking to responded. “We’re going to pray about it.” the vegan diet and continuing with my That prayer began opening the way for exercise. I have no doubt that with God’s Doris. She set to work with fundraising help I’m going to meet my goals of really ideas, and through the help of friends throwing away that cane—totally—and and church family she hosted a spaghetti keeping His temple like He said we should dinner. God blessed her efforts and keep it.” provided the needed amount.

10 HARTLAND MINISTRY REPORT || Vol 2221 NoNo 44 PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE  FIVE SMOOTH STONES God’s principles of education can defeat the Goliaths of worldliness, secularism, and skepticism. by Norbert Restrepo

he Annual Council of the Seventh- producing the best results. Data also shows Tday Adventist Church began this year an increasing trend of unbelief, especially with an unprecedented three-day summit among young adults, in the investigative on Adventist education. The underlying judgment, the remnant church and theme of the summit was the importance its unique mission, the reliability of of following the blueprint for Adventist biblical predictive prophecy, and other education. At the end of the conference fundamental beliefs.2 These indicators the world church leaders authorized prompted the question, What can we do to the General Conference Education effectively reverse these negative trends? Department, in collaboration with the First, let us remember that the greatest world divisions, to develop an educational educational force is the family, followed by philosophy and plan for the world church. our churches and schools. Our educational This plan will be approved by the 2017 institutions should be as the “schools of Annual Council. the prophets” in ancient Israel.3 We must During his pastoral sermon, Elder Ted rise to the challenge of implementing Wilson appealed to Adventist educators an educational model that follows the and church leaders to follow God’s principles of true education: one that educational model as found in the Word is Christ-centered and that truly places of God and the Spirit of Prophecy. This the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy as point was further emphasized when he the foundation and framework for all gave every attendee a copy of the book knowledge and development. Education, comparing it to the stone in Our purpose here at Hartland is to offer David’s sling that defeated Goliath.1 an educational program balancing manual David Trim, Director of the Office of labor and missionary outreach with strong Archives, Statistics, and Research, shared academics where science and revelation are data about retention and education within in harmony—all in an environment that the Adventist church. The increasing promotes a healthy, spiritual lifestyle. average age of church members in North America and Europe suggests 1http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story4450- remember-gods-education-model-dont-forget. that the education received by most of 2 https://www.adventistarchives.org/reach-the-world-doc.pdf. our Adventist children and youth is not 3 White, Ellen G., Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 152.

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