Columbia Union Visitor for 1998

s # Exploting Go /s World go I. Page 8 Conference newsletters inside CORRECTION: The Visitor staff accidentally intro- STILL NOT SAVED._ duced the wrong word LOOKS LIKE A into a key sentence in the CASE FOR NET 'it( August 1 editorial by Co- COLUMBIA UNION lumbia Union Conference President Harold Lee. The Monte Sahlin Editor sentence should have Kimberly luste Moron Managing Editor Randy Hall Assistant Editor read as follows: I believe Director of Communication Serves some straight talk is be- George Johnson Jr. Communkafion Intem/Classilied Ads ing attempted to help us Design Intern beyond the unhealthy collision between local The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to inspire confidence in the Saviour and His congregations and the church and serves as a networking tool for sharing methods mem- denomination about bers, churches and insfitutions con use in ministry. Address all correspondence to: Columbia Union VISITOR. Free to Columbia money and mission." Union members. Non-member subscription—$7.50 per year. ABOUT THE COVER: La Cam- COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE erata Nuove has been a 5427 Twin Knolk Road, Columbia, MD 21045 ministry since 1982. See (301) 596-0800 or (410) 997-3414 page 5 for the story. kttp://www.colembiounioe.org

ADMINISTRATION Harold Lee President Ed Motschiedler Secretary Dale Beaulieu Treasurer fp Strong faith and conviction lead student to VICE PRESIDENTS Hamlet Canosa Education Monte Sahlin Creative Ministries Frank Often Multilingual/ stay away from graduation ceremony Evangelism Ministries Robert Patterson General Counsel George Johnson Jr. Communication Intern OFFICE OF EDUCATION Hamlet Canosa Director Frieda Hoffer Associate ,Jesus Christ transforms human life through His church; therefore, each congrega- Ian Kelly Associate Valerie Robbins Certification tion will guide members into the joy of Christian Community—a haven of loving, non-judgemental, secure fellowship. SERVICES Comminution Director Management Information Services fter four years of hard work and dedication to the Class of 1998 at Western Senior Harald Greene Director High School in Baltimore, Maryland, Tameka Jones, a member of the Berea Temple Durral Kindopp Assistant Plant church, also in Baltimore, decided not to attend her graduation ceremonies this past A Don Settle Director school year. Revolving fund Peggy Lee Treasurer Tameka tried to persuade her school officials in her sophomore year to switch the gradua- Peggy Jean Lee Assistant tion date from Sabbath, but unfortunately, the school declined her request. Although the Treasury Carol Wright Undertreasurer graduation date was not changed, Tameka's strong faith and conviction led her not to march Deanna Trimarrhi Assistant on this day of high honor. The school presented Tameka with nine awards at a private cer- Trust/PART Robert Patterson Director emony later that night. Assistant to the President Because of the school's tradition with next-door-neighbor Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Ron Wisbey Adventist HealthCare the two schools alternate the first Saturday and Sunday of June for graduation ceremonies on the same grounds. LOCAL CONFERENCES Tameka held many positions of achievement at her ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548, Telephone: 16101 school such as president of the Bible, mathematics, engi- 326-4610. neering and science achievement clubs, just to name a few. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Brood St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: Her guidance counselor and math teacher nominated her (614) 252-5271. for the Who's Who All-American High School Student CHESAPEAKE: Neville Holcombe, President; Rob Lindeman, Visitor Conespondent 6600 Morin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. (410) 995- listings during her junior and senior years. At Berea, 1910; Washington, D.C., area, (301) 596-5600. Tameka is active in the Pathfinders and family life minis- MOUNTAIN VIEW: RandyMulphy,President, Susan Sady, VisitaKorrespondent 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. (304) 4224581. tries. She is also a Bible worker. NEW JERSEY: Dowel Chow, President and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Currently, Tameka is enrolled at Virginia Tech in Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NI 08648. (609) 392-7131. Blacksburg, Virginia. She is studying engineering and wants OHIO: Rai Attiken, President, Bette Toscarto, Visitor Conespondent P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. (740) 397-4665. to become a aerospace engineer. She has already started to PENNSYLVANIA: Mike Cauley, President and Visitor Correspondent, 720 accomplish this goal by interning at Space Telescope Sci- Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. (610) 3744331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526.16101 562-5156. ence Institute in 1997 and graduating from the United POTOMAC: Herbert Broeckel, President, Sue Bendall, VisitorConespondent States Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. (540) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takomo Pork, MD 20912. (301) 439-0700. Tameka gives all honor and glory to God in all that she Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, MD has been able to accomplish in her high school career. She 21740. will continue to stand for what she believes and will continue Volume 103 Number 18 to keep Saturday as the Sabbath day as "a dedication to God Tameka Jones alone for His honor and praise."

2 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Tell me a story MONTE SAH LIN Vice President for Creative Ministries and Visitor Editor

oving. Among all those boxes, you Contents sometimes find things you've not .MA.. looked at for years. As I moved into Living the Vision my office at the Columbia Union Conference, I found a file of clippings from 1968-69, "Camped on the edge of hell" when I was working my way through La Si- 4 by Dick Duerksen erra University as religion reporter for the Riverside Press-Enterprise. It suddenly struck me that I've been writing Potomac about the Seventh-day Adventist Church for 30 years! It sure does not seem that long. "La Camerata Nuove brings Stories about faith and hope, about compassion and grace. Stories about God working in the lives of individu- heavenly harmony to all' als, families and congregations. Stories about pioneers, missionaries, by George Johnson Jr. church planters and innovative ministries. Stories about institutions built to give concreteness to the Advent hope. Those are the kinds of stories I like to hear, and that I love to write. 6-7 Columbia Union College Gateway What is your story? What kind of stories will you take the time to read in the pages of the Visitor? Which stories do you want us to tell? Obviously, the Adventist Church serves very diverse people in the 8 Exploring God's World eight mid-Atlantic states of the Columbia Union. So, we have to deliver a diverse menu of stories. Some for the old and some for the young; some from the more traditional viewpoint and some from a more pro- 9-12 A Healing Ministry gressive attitude; and some with the unique elements of each of the eth- nic and cultural strands which are woven into our family of faith. 13-16 Your Resource Guide Through all of these stories, it is my intention to focus on certain elements from every possible facet: 1. Jesus Christ and His grace. We are all a part of the Body of Christ. 17-20 Chesapeake Challenge We have no story to tell except that which is His will. Every word we print must honor Christ! 2. The congregation and local ministry. The local church is "the central 21-28 Potomac People focus." We are most interested in local outreach ministries, the "front lines" where the Adventist Church interacts with the outside world. 3. The way God is working in the world. Whether it is contemporary 29-32 Allegheny East Exposé trends and "signs of the times," or stories about how Christ is working in the lives of individuals and institutions, we want to convey the clearest possible picture of God at work. We are not only interested in 33-36 Mountain View Challenge how God is working within the religious sphere, but also how Divinity is present in the secular world. 37-40 BMA Communiqué 4. The practical. We want to share news you can use. Stories about 300 baptisms in Dayton or a school bursting at the seams in Philadel- phia or a couple in Virginia who've stayed married for 50 years must 41-11 Allegheny West Catch the Vision do more than relate the facts. We want stories that explain how to do it, what difference it makes and what lessons can be learned. 5. The good and the bad. If we tell only the good side of a story, most 45-48 Mission Ohio readers won't believe us. Real stories are "made up of daily trials, con- flicts, and temptations, strong efforts and victories, and great peace and joy gained through Jesus," Ellen White wrote long ago (Review 49-56 Dateline New Jersey and Herald, May 30, 1871). Part of the reason this publication exists is to tell the story of "organized religion." The Adventist church sponsors schools and col- 57-61 News, Dr. Kay's Q&A leges, health care systems, bookstores, community service agencies and youth organizations. 62-63 Bulletin Board Christ works through individuals, as well as through institutions. We will tell the stories of our organizations alongside the stories of our people. They are both God's progeny. Please share your stories. Tell us what is happening in your congrega- Columbia Union Conference resource & response tion, ministry or institution. If you are not a writer, use the voice mail on our 800 number (800-438-9600) to at least alert us about a story line—you call, we listen and respond! and give us the name and phone number of someone to interview. If you are a journalist by profession or a free-lance writer or a photographer, then contact me by Email, [email protected]. We have a special offer for you. 1.800.SDA.PLUS Your stories will help us honor God, stay connected and move ahead with Christ's mission. Please share. /www.columbiaunion.org • CompuServe 74617,420 • Randy Ha @aol.com

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 3 Living the Vision DR i)l. ff:kv ~ i N

am camped on the edge of hell. Brown, I look stupid when all fingers point to my wag- The 88th psalm is depressing. From ging tongue. I choose to lie about sex, the whole world his first words of desperation to his final cringes. I choose to play with fire, I get burned! pronouncement of "The only friend I have Choose hell, and your campsite will slide in. left is darkness," the author whines out de- 3. The cul-de-sac known as "Devil's Quake." spair. His rose-colored glasses are broken, his Choose right, adventure wisely, keep your nose phone lines bring only telemarketing calls, his clean, and hell is still just beyond the tent flap. church is in disrepair, his friends are partying That's because the devil moves the boundaries! He without him, and Kenneth Starr has just de- knows exactly where we are and then advances to livered a subpoena. the edge of our peace. With little quakes of deception Unlike the 89th, 23rd or even the 91st or tragedy, he attempts to turn our best moments psalm, this is a song unworthy of our into flames of failure. memorization skills. Spend your life-long energies in the Sabbath school Except, maybe the psalm is actually a ro- departments and then listen to Beelzebub hiss that you sary of the words we chant through gritted teeth. "always want to be in charge." Invite bejewelled visi- Consider: tors to your home and then defend your "permissive IThe pastor is insensitive to my needs. tendencies" to the board's inquiry committee. Sing I don't have any time to volunteer for anything. "The Holy City" for church and be blown away by Our church leaders are far too liberal. whispers of "showoff!" Our church leaders are far too conservative. Think about it for very long, and Psalm 88 could The denomination takes too much of our tithe. become your theme song! Why doesn't anyone ever ask me to sing for Sab- Or experience the hellish warmth of Psalm 88 and bath school? then read Psalm 86 for the one thing that demolishes God doesn't understand my budget and the de- despair: an inoculation of HOPE! mands of VISA. No one ever asks us over for Sabbath lunch. Put me together, one heart and mind; And more, "ad nauseam." then, undivided, I'll worship in Psalm 88: a psalm of despair for depressed Chris- tians! Something special for me on my worst days. joyful fear. When I'm certain that everyone hates me, I can read You've always been great toward me— Psalm 88 and know I'm not alone. what love! Or I can read Psalm 88 and know it's a warning You snatched me from the brink of disaster! when I'm discouraged, when I'm "camped on the Make a show of how you much love me edge of hell." Three roads lead to the "edge of hell" campsite: so the bullies who hate me will stand I. The road of adventure. there slack-jawed, Whenever we rush out to explore the challenges of As you, God, gently and powerfully God, we tread heavily on the crumbling edges of the put me back on my feet. devil's chasms. As we serve on a city's dark streets, denizens of the enemy assault us. In evangelistic With God holding you up, hell's hottest flames are events, he turns off power to the video machines. In hut reminders of God's gentle power. Sudanese feeding centers, he murders our volunteers. In church boards, he sneers at our most sin- Dick Duerksen is director of spiritual development for cere suggestions. Florida Hospital in Orlando and a former editor of The adventures of God abound with the Visitor. cause for despair. Even though we're ventur- ing with Him to accomplish His commands, the enemy places speed bumps of hate *Psalm 88:3 from The Message by Eugene before our every step. Hell and heaven Peterson are in the same zip code. **Psalm 86:11,13 and 17 from The Message by 2. The boulevard of bad choices. Eugene Peterson I choose to smoke, I die of em- physema. I choose to binge on caffeine, my mind works poorly. I drive drunk, I'm likely to kill someone's child. I choose to gossip about Mrs.

4 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Potomac GEORGE JOHNSON IR. „,(a, Ctun,exaira, uvv& brings heavenly harmony to all

f you walk into the sanctuary of the Takoma Park church on any given Tuesday night, you'll find people from many different backgrounds, cultures and reli- gions. On this weekday, more than 30 Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists and, of course, Adventists bring their voices together to form what is known as La Camerata Nuove. Directed by Francisco de Araujo, who's also the choir master of the Takoma Park congregation, La Camerata Nuove began in 1982. De Araujo formed the group when he returned from the Holy Land after pro- ducing and directing the Jerusalem Passion play at the Mount of Olives. The name "La Camerata Nuove" has a medieval background and means "a society for the development in art and in music," said de Araujo. During its 1990 European tour, this choral group was given the opportunity to witness through music during high mass at Saint Peter's in Rome. This was La Camerata Nuove performed Brahms' Requiem at the Ta- not looked at in the best light from some of the local koma Park church on April 25. This concert was dedicated to Adventists. "They were very concerned that we were the memory of Loise Quick and Harold Jones, former mem- singing for the Vatican," said de Araujo. "But I'd sing bers of the group. for the devil himself if I was able to spread my faith in God through music," he said. This ministry is also recognized as an "inreach" The group, which has indeed performed for a within the group. "When I joined in 1990, I was not plethora of peoples both in the United States and practicing Adventism," said Castillo. "As I became abroad, enjoyed the opportunity to sing in the Middle more involved in the music ministry of La Camerata Eastern country of Jordan. Sacred music isn't allowed Nuove, I knew that I needed to get back into the in Jordan, but La Camerata Nuove was able to sing church," she said. Now Castillo is involved in many negro spirituals as a testament of their faith. These different facets of the musical ministries of her church. spirituals were allowed because the people of Jordan La Camerata Nuove continues to move in extraordi- understood and related to the oppression of African- nary music circles in the Middle East. Scheduled for Americans during the early years of the U.S. this Christmas is an HD-TV (high-definition digital) La Camerata Nuove's sole purpose is to spread special in Crusaders Hall, which is part of the complex the gospel throughout the world by highlighting that makes up the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Christian principles. The members' choice to sing They will present "A Thousand Years of Praise," fea- only sacred music has been well recognized through- turing examples of great religious music of the past out their travels—so much so that it's become an 1,000 years. On December 31, 1999, La Camerata outreach ministry. "No secular piece can compare Nuove plans to present a performance of the Verdi Re- with any religious piece that we do," said Christine quiem, with international soloists and an extended cho- Castillo, a soprano from Hyattsville, Maryland. rus of 200 voices, during a worldwide satellite uplink "The religious pieces we do are so awesome and up- with HD-TV in Jerusalem. lifting," she said. More than half of La Camerata Nuove's members In one of the group's musical selections, Johannes are Adventists, but the group is open to singers of all Brahms' Requiem, a piece that La Camerata Nuove Christian faiths. Participation in its musical events is had performed at the Takoma Park church this past made possible through auditions. For further infor- spring, de Araujo had noticed that it was unlike tra- mation on auditions, please call John Conway at ditional compositions of Bach, Haydn, Mozart and (301) 498-4172. Beethoven that had Catholic origins. Brahms' was more of a Protestant work, and it "embraced the George Johnson Jr. is communication intern for the Columbia central core of the Adventist message," said de Union. Photo by Johnson. Araujo. This work has since become an important part of La Camerata Nuove's repertoire and music ministry outreach.

VISITOR, September 15, 1998

Views from the Gateway

The nod for ra er Kumar Dixit, chaplain Early this week, I walked across the street from our campus to Washington Adventist Hospital to visit one of my church members. As I entered the intensive care unit, I bumped into a CUC student who was working there as a student nurse. After telling her why I was making my visit, she informed me that I was wasting my visit because the patient was on a respirator and was not alert to her surroundings. I told her that was okay, I still wanted to visit and pray with the patient. The student stopped me again as though I didn't hear her the first time and repeated that the patient would not hear me or respond. I smiled and invited the student to come into the room with me as I made my visit. I invited her to watch and observe. I put my hand on the church member's shoulder and began to introduce myself and let her know that her church cared for her and was praying for her. The patient laid in the bed motionless, tubes and wires placed on almost every inch of her body. I continued to speak to her and let her know that her family was thinking about her and that she was loved very much. I paused for a short moment, listening to the various beeps and sounds of machines in the room. I asked the patient if she would like me to pray for her. For only a fraction of a second, she nodded her head. The student nurse was astonished. I proceeded to pray for the patient, asking for peace, for healing and for strength. After I said 'Amen," I asked the church member if she had heard my prayer. Again, she briefly nodded. As the student nurse and I left the room, we were both overwhelmed by what we had experienced. When a person is living the last moments of his or her life, when he or she is tired, exhausted and feeling helpless, when he or she is fighting to live, I am amazed by the strength they will find in their soul to nod their head in the hope of prayer. Let us pray. Let us continue to pray for each other, for this church we belong to. Let us pray for rain. A ca•ital summer Jen Caracofe, coordinator of public relations Summer Porter, senior business and took advantage short time period, it was also communication major of a free, three- packed with entertainment. Some On July 30, at 7:00 p.m., 92 credit-hour of these activities included: din- graduates marched to Pomp and general educa- ner and a concert at Union Station, Circumstance at CUC. The sum- tion class over a hike at Great Falls, a DC tour to mer graduates consisted of 17 the course of Georgetown, a shopping trip, a majors. Seventy graduates were three short trip to the National Zoo and much from the Adult Evening Program weeks. They more. Students enjoyed this and the remaining number from chose from In- warm-up for the upcoming school CUC's traditional program. troduction to year and felt better prepared as a Maryland State Del- Oral Communi- result of their free class. egate Shirley cation, Hixson The DC Duck tour was just one of the many activities American gave planned for the Capital Summer Session students. Civiliza- t h e tion and c o m - On July 27, 61 students arrived Jesus and the Gospels. The mence- on CUC's campus to begin the first students had no obligation to ment class of their college career. You register for the fall semester, address may be wondering what these new yet many enjoyed their pre- entitled, students were doing in class in the view of CUC and planned for "The Year middle of the summer. The answer their stay in the fall. 2000 is Alive and Well."

is Capital Summer Session. These Although the session was Students boarded this boat/bus for a freshmen and transfer students packed with studies into a tour of the nation's capital. 6 VISITOR, September 15,1998 Evan elism on the road John Torres, senior communication major The arrival of summer brings ences, and Kendra Haloviak, as- Melbourne said, "It was a reward- on the beginning of an annual re- sistant professor of religion, ing experience, not only did I have ligious revival, better known as traveled great distances to de- a chance to interact with members camp meeting. It is during these liver the gospel message to vari- of the church and study scripture revivals that Adventists get a ous camp meetings. with them, but I had a chance as Melbourne's tour began on well of being enriched in a recip- June 4, when he departed for rocal relationship. In addition, I England. Speaking to a congre- visited a city founded by the Ro- gation of more than 3,000 mans over 600 years ago. I was people, Melbourne spoke on awed by their innovativeness." the book of Romans at the an- Haloviak made her way up to the nual camp meeting. While Ohio camp meeting on June 14. there, Melbourne also led out She spoke to youth and pastors. in two workshops consisting of On nine different occasions, she more than 200 people each. Af- spoke to the main camp meeting ter his 10-day stay in England, group. Haloviak spoke on the dif- "Go into all the world and preach he came back to the United ferent portrayals of Jesus in the four the good news to all creation" States to speak at the West Vir- gospels. "The people were enthu- (Mark 16:15 N IV). ginia camp meeting where he siastic and insightful. I had a fantas- covered the book of tic experience," said Haloviak. spiritual boost and are able to Thessalonians. Melbourne Taking time out of their busy commune with one another. This ended his two-and-a-half week schedules was not an easy task, summer, two members of CUC's tour of mission service by but both Melbourne and Haloviak faculty, Dr. Bertram Melbourne, speaking to the French group at considered it an honor to be asked Calendar of Events chair of religion and social sci- the New Jersey camp meeting. to speak at these camp meetings. Septembe 18-20 Columbia Journal Staff Retreat ew students 20 S.A. King's Dominion Trip • ew 21-25 Week of Spiritual Emphasis 25-27 Gateway Live Jen Caracofe, coordinator of public relations 26 Anointed Concert Each August, a few days before of the dorm facilities. to go in whatever direction they registration, freshmen and transfer It's wasn't strictly about busi- chose to explore a few attractions Octobe students join together for what is ness, though; there was plenty of D.C. Students gathered together 3 Take 6 Concert called the "CUC Preview." This of entertainment. The student on the Elipse for a picnic supper 5-8 Alumni Phon-a-thon four-day weekend is designed as a services department of CUC and a game of volleyball that 9-11 Student Mission Retreat fun and creative orientation so that worked diligently to give stu- evening. The weekend wrapped up 12-IS Alumni Phon-a-thon students can become familiar with dents a sample of CUC's activi- with a Navy Band concert at the CUC before the harried school ties. CUC hosted a special din- Sylvan Theater in D.C. If you would year begins. ner just for students and their like to know more about the CUC This year's CUC Preview be- parents. Parents had the oppor- Preview planned for next year, gan on August 27 and concluded tunity to meet CUC's adminis- please contact the student services on the 30th. Students had an op- tration and faculty at the event. department at (301) 891-4525. portunity to become involved On Sabbath afternoon, students with an athletics or campus min- were treated to a tour of Wash- istries program. They also com- ington's National Cathedral and pleted placement tests so that then an evening in the Inner Har- their class schedule could be de- bor of Baltimore. The next day, columbia unionco ege news september 1998 termined before registration. students found themselves on a The deans took this time to fa- Mighty Metro Mania. All-day miliarize new students with each metro passes enabled students iateway is published in the Visitor each month by Columbia Union College • President: Charles Scriven • Editor: Jen Caracofe • Communication Consultant: George Johnson Jr. • 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 • (800) 835-4212 • http://www.cuc.edu VISITOR, September 15, 1998 7 Exploring God's World 1AMES AND PRISCILLA TUCKER

oots reach out

When we think of roots, we usually think of the underground branches that spread out under trees and other plants. Roots may be threadlike or woody, and, as you probably know, no matter how thick they are, they all take nutrients from the soil to feed the plant. But have you ever thought about how long roots are? An alfalfa plant only a foot high may have roots reaching out as far as 30 feet. If you lay all the roots of a corn plant end to end, the resulting strand would be 400 to 500 feet long. Roots of the California redwoods have been known to occupy as much as 50,000 cubic feet of subsoil. And the deepest that a root has ever been known to penetrate the ground was in Africa, where the root of an acacia tree was found at a depth of about 150 feet. He is like a tree planted by strvams.of wqte.r, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wittier. Whatever he does prospers—Psalm 1:3. Have you ever thought about how strong roots are? the water supply. Our text says that a man whose de- Roots may have to break through compacted soil, light is in the law of the Lord "is like a tree planted by stone or concrete to establish themselves and continue streams of water." The Christian has a permanent sup- growing. The strength of a resolute root is immeasur- ply of spiritual water in Jesus. His Spirit helps to an- able—even the tiniest rootlet can push aside small ob- chor us firmly and to search for the Source of the true stacles and pierce hard soil. When tree roots become and living water. Spiritual roots result in strong faith— wedged in granite, for example, the granite usually faith that is strong enough to move a mountain of diffi- splits while the roots, which look soft and fragile by culty, just as a fragile root can move a boulder. comparison, stubbornly continue to grow. Roots serve to anchor the plant, but they also reach The Tuckers have written three daily devotional books and pub- out in search of water. Where there is plenty of water, lish Natural Learning, a monthly newsletter to help parents, there will be adequate plant food and a means of teachers and youth leaders use the motivating forces of nature to transporting it up into the plant above. That is why integrate faith and learning. For further information, write to the trees growing along a stream look so much healthier Institute of Outdoor Ministry, P.O. Box 670, Niles, MI 49120. than the same kind of trees growing farther away from

Counting roots An ambitious researcher counted the roots and root-hairs of a rye plant. The 13,815,762 roots had a combined length of 387 miles and were covered with an estimated 14 billion root-hairs. You, too, can be a "root" researcher. Items needed: • carrot or radish with roots and root-hairs (one straight from the garden is best) • tweezers Procedure: 1.Use the tweezers to pluck each root as you count. 2. Record the number, using the standard 1111 method. 3. Don't give up!

Note: If a small grass plant like rye has more than 13 million roots and 14 billion root-hairs, how many of each do you think a 100-foot tree has?

8 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Adventist HealthCare in the Columbia Union

perspectives

In the changing scene of health care in America today, assist our spiritual caregivers in providing to all patients there are few constants. With revenues spiraling down- and families a positive reflection of the healing ministry of ward faster than costs can be removed and leadership Christ. I regularly receive letters from patients and family constantly being faced with providing continued quality members expressing great satisfaction in regard to the spiri- care for less, where is this constancy? The primary one is tual dimension of their care. the major commitment to integrating the care of the Our Adventist HealthCare leaders have a strong convic- physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of tion that healing begins as you drive onto the grounds of each patient that remains a huge priority within all of our one of our institutions. Consequently, the landscaping, the health-care facilities. entrance lobbies and common areas of VUISIJUy

I. Adventist HealthCare leaders are the institution are normally different unequivocal about the importance of than other community based hospitals.

311 IV the spiritual dimension of their Our Adventist Health- This all adds up to a commitment to 11. 1 health-care ministry. Paul wrote, "I whole-person health, and Adventist pray God your whole spirit and soul Care leaders have a HealthCare desires to have all patients and body be preserved blameless unto feel the Christian environment the mo- the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" ment they enter the facility. (1 Thessalonians 5:23). John ex- strong conviction that Have our health-care organizations pressed this desire: "Beloved, I wish reached perfection in the above areas? above all things that thou mayest healing begins as you Absolutely not! Do these goals and vi- prosper and be in health, even as thy sion for health-care ministry still guide soul prospereth" (3 John 2). drive onto the grounds of all that we do? Absolutely YES! Our This care is offered in the context of a employees, both Adventists, and those of rich health-care heritage sponsored by one of our institutions. other faith backgrounds, are comfortable the Adventist church for a period of working in harmony with the guidelines nearly 150 years. In addition, there is a and policies of the Adventist institution commitment to prevention and wellness, the facilitation of and honor its mission statement. recovery from sickness and a tender care of the dying. All Adventist HealthCare approaches its ministry from a set of of this takes place in an intentionally Christian environ- well-defined beliefs. Health-care facilities are not churches, ment, in an attempt to continue the healing ministry of but Adventist HealthCare seeks to improve the ways in which Jesus in which He showed God's character of love. it can contribute to the mission of the All of our institutions have strong, capable pastoral church of which it is proud to say, "This care departments with trained chaplains on hand at all is our church." Our health-care leaders times. In addition, clergy of all faiths respond to the set- and employees covet your prayer support ting of the faith-based hospital in a wonderful way and of their healing ministry!

is published in the Visitor each month by Idventist Ron M. Wisbey is chairman of Adventist HeahhCare in the Columbia Union. HealthCare and Kettering Medical Center. Editor: Kimberly Luste Moran • Mid-Atlantic HealthCare Liaison: Ron M. Wisbey Regional correspondents: Deborah McCollough • Robert Jepson

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Interest in the relationship between spirituality and medicine seems to be at its height in our culture. Bookstores have devoted shelves to the latest thinking and research into the idea that one's religious belief has a direct link to a person's health. A brief Internet search can yield dozens of articles demonstrating the connection between faith and health. The most prestigious medical schools now recognize the concept of whole-person care. Extensive reports in professional journals and major newspapers concerning research into this area have captured worldwide attention. The Adventist understanding of the interactive relationship between religious practice and health is part of the church's foundation and heritage in health care. What is now capturing the attention of the masses has always been a part of the substance and culture at Kettering Medical Center KMC. However, in recent months, KMC has experienced a renewed emphasis on providing whole-person care. Concern for patients goes hand in hand with dependable, pro- KMC staff believe that truly caring for the whole- fessional medical treatment at Kettering Medical Center and other Adventist HealthCare facilties throughout the region.

ia person requires a partnership, across disciplines, with a special relationship between pastoral caregivers and approach to whole-person care in the clinical setting. He icos physicians. That is why the pastoral services and the medi- did rounds with residents, delivered two lectures and met cal education departments have created opportunities to with pastoral services staff to reflect on ways the medical h N work together to provide quality, whole person care. For center could improve its focus on spirituality and health. the first time, KMC chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education Alexander's visit opened the door for CPE residents to (CPE) residents and resident physicians are now collaborat- join medical residents in patient rounds. The result has Josep ing in a variety of endeavors and initiatives. been many opportunities for physicians and chaplains to This past May, Dr. Wil Alexander of Loma Linda Univer- dialog about actual cases. Physicians have welcomed the sity spent several days at KMC demonstrating his unique inclusion of spiritual issues in patient treatment. Internal medicine residents now spend a half-day Prayer is as much a part of the care patients receive as is the of their geriatrics rotation with KMC's pastoral ser- medical treatments they get. Many times, patients and staff vices staff. During this time, physician residents are will take the time to share a prayer for healing. learning how to recognize and treat some spiritual issues typically associated with aging. In July, the pastoral services department hosted an ethics forum entitled "Pastoral Perspectives on Ethical Issues." Attended largely by medical residents, the forum gave participants an opportunity to talk about medically complex cases in which pastoral services played an important part. The ethics forum was so well received that many residents asked for more opportunities for physicians and chaplains to talk about the spiritual issues they fre- quently encounter. During the summer term at Kettering College of Medical Arts, I taught a course on "Spirituality in Healthcare and Healing." My students, which included physician assistants, radiological techni- cians and other allied health professionals, were all eager to learn about the meaningful connection between faith and health.

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This fall, the KMC Pastoral Services Department will physicians willingly learn from one another." help teach emergency medicine residents from Wright State At KMC, it is our conviction that true whole-person care, University's school of medicine how to effectively deal with the very foundation of Adventist health care, depends upon end-of-life issues in the emergency department setting. the partnership of pastoral caregivers and physicians. We What is the significance of all these activities? I think recognize that health care is a viable ministry when it enables the pastoral services department's vision statement answers us to be the joyful, whole persons God has created us to be. that question: "Imagine a place where medicine is considered a minis- Joseph Nicosia is manager of pastoral services for Kettering Medical Center. try that includes doctors, nurses, chaplains and therapists and where open, engaging dialogue empower an atmosphere of learning. Imagine a place where chaplains and "Imagine a place

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141S' f11141151111? `'id Information grow and develop as any full-term Fazio, one of the neonatologists who Shady Grove Adventist Hospital baby would. cared for Ambika. Ambika's parents, Naresh and "She is a gift from God," agreed "Miracle" baby leaves SGAH Himani Narula of Germantown, Mr. and Mrs. Narula as they pre- One of the smallest babies ever to Maryland, left the hospital amid a pared Ambika for the ride home. survive in the United States recently flood of TV cameras and microphones. "She's a miracle!" went home Report- with her par- ers from Adventist HealthCare ents. Am- the area's bika Narula major left Shady news JCAHO completes survey Grove Ad- outlets The Joint Commission on Accredi- ventist Hos- including tation of Healthcare Organizations pital on WUSA- completed its surveys of Washington August 6 af- TV, Adventist Hospital, Shady Grove ter surviving WRC- Adventist Hospital and Adventist a difficult TV, Home Health Services. birth and WTTG- The results of the surveys were tre- nearly five TV, mendous. The survey team awarded months in WTOP- Adventist Home Health a preliminary the hospital's AM, grid score of 97, Washington Advent- neonatal in- WMAL- ist a preliminary grid score of 98 and tensive care AM, the Shady Grove a preliminary grid score Tiny miracle baby Ambika was smaller than a Washing- of 99. In addition to these outstand- unit (NICU). regular-sized Snickers bar but is now more than Ambika five pounds and at home with her parents. ton Post, ing grid scores, the survey team gave was born on Washing- no "Type 1 Recommendations." March 13 and weighed only 340 ton Times and Frederick News Post These high scores are the result grams—about 11.3 ounces. The covered the event. of an outstanding team effort and chances of survival for a baby this Doctors credit Ambika's will to sur- ongoing commitment to quality. size are extremely slim, according to vive and the care she received from a This unbeatable combination has Dr. Kimberly Iafolla, one of the neo- team of doctors and nurses as the rea- made Adventist HealthCare a top- natologists who cared for Ambika. sons she left the hospital alive. "It notch organization. On the day of her discharge, she was a multi-disciplinary team that weighed in at about five pounds, and cared for Ambika. Everyone involved Ambika's doctors now expect her to deserves credit," said Dr. Terri Di-

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Devotional • Our God instead the kids came to us. All four of them came home. As the family gathered around her, she was too weak to talk, but she was Sometimes He says "Yes," sometimes He says "Later" smiling. God said "Yes." The fifth one is the toughest for me to share. She prayed that she by Floyd Bresee could die with her husband by her side. Every night all through her last week, I slept on a roll-away bed beside her bed. On the last evening, she was comatose. We knew it was about the end. Everybody T live is to experience loss—the loss of a spouse in went to bed, and I climbed in the roll-away bed by her side, and death, the loss of a spouse in divorce (which is through the night, I stroked the fuzz on her head and patted her harder because they choose to be lost), the loss of cheek. At 6:15 the next morning, she was gone. She prayed to die a job, the loss of a dream, the loss of health. But with her husband by her side. God said "Yes." although Christians suffer loss, they never suffer The sixth prayer was the prayer for life. God did not say "Yes," loss for long and never alone. but He did not say "No," either. God said "Later, Ellen, Later." My wife, Ellen, who had been diagnosed with cancer in Never forget that everyone whom Jesus saves will eventually be 1985, was anointed time and time again, but still she died. healed. John 1 1:25 is the story of Jesus, Lazareth and Martha, and Jesus says What do you do when your prayers aren't answered? to Martha, "I am the Resurrection and the Life; he who believes in Me will Ellen prayed for six things. Her first prayer was that she'd be live, even though he dies." able to finish her work with her husband at the General Confer- In Ellen's case, there were five "Yeses" and one "Later." How can ence. She was working with pastors' wives and wanted to be I say that God didn't answer our prayers? God doesn't answer the sure that the Shepherdess program would go on. She wanted to way we tell Him to. God is not good at taking orders. stand by her husband. That was her prayer, and it worked. God Our anger against God is usually the result of our short memo- said "Yes." She lived five years beyond the expected end. ries. I can think about the five "Yeses," or I can complain about the Her second prayer was that she would die with no excru- one "Later." I am convinced that every Christian needs a book of ciating pain or dementia. She quietly went to sleep. She was doing remembrance because God has said "Yes! Yes! Yes!" a thousand her housework 10 days before she died. God said "Yes." times, and all we remember is an occasional "No!" You see, when we Her third prayer was that she could die at home with some remember His "Yeses," then we don't begrudge His "No's." dignity and not be tied to tubes among Keep track of the "Yeses," and you'll never hold the "No's" strangers. When we called the doctor against God. Christians suffer loss, but not for long and never alone. a week before her death, he immedi- We're going home—there's a better homecoming. 20cOurCO. ately called hospice. They brought a Guide Trisha Robinson, former Burnt Mills church member, E-mailed this article hospital bed into the home, and they information, tips and she found in the December promised just as much comfort as articles to enhance your ministry 1997 issue of the science could afford. She died at home. Southwestern Record. Editor. Tamara Michalenko Terry God said "Yes." The Bresees were members of the Burnt Mills u All of the resources, unless Her fourth prayer was that she /n/ow/ed otherwise indicated, are available would get to see her family one more church in Silver Spring, at your Adventist Book Center time. She and I had planned to go to Maryland, until he retired k or by calling (800) 765-6955. from his position as s&d6tyi. Colorado in the summer to see the ministerial director for the Even though they are not all kids. She was glad her hair would be published by our publishing General Conference. He shared the experience of his grown out from the medicine by the houses, with a little creativity, wife's death in a sermon he preached this past October they can be adapted for our use. time we traveled to see them. Well, at the Arlington Prayer Conference. we didn't get to go see the kids, but

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found a new cyberhome at http://www.tagnet- together while "savoring the flavor of God's 1998 New look for org/dvm/wildweb.html where it continues to promises." Seventh-day provide hyperlinks to a vast array of Christian and culture-related web sites. First developed in Adventist 1996 to help youth workers easily find data, ,uf tfG. „lc, A Family Garden devotionals and dramas on the intemet, the Yearbook directory has grown considerably both in listed of Christian The archives and resources and daily hits. Christian statistics department of "Adventist Youth and Young Adult Groups Virtues Virtues YEARBOOK the General Confer- on the Web" is a new section of the directory by Susan Lawrence This devotional book ence announced the that currently boasts more than 40 cybergroups introduction of the "New Look Yearbook" for to which dVm hopes to add more. Seventh-day is a hands-on way for 1998, "We have been looking for ways to your family to have Adventist youth and young adult groups who t!, make the Yearbook more reader-friendly," says have web sites are invited to submit their web . fun together and learn William Cash, director for archives and site addresses to dVm (dream_VISION_- God's Word and statistics. The new Yearbook features the new ministries©compuserve.com) for inclusion on Christian virtues. It turns family devotion time Seventh-day Adventist Church logo, two-color this exciting section. into an opportunity for everyone to see, smell, text and easy tab reference. "In addition to the The Wild World Web Resource Directory touch, taste and hear while exploring God's printed Yearbook, we also distribute the is one of many services provided by dVm, a truth. Written for families with children ages 3- Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook on disk, and parachurch agency dedicated to the nurturing 10, each of these devotionals is divided into placed the text in the General Info/Facts Library and empowering of young people in Christian four helpful sections: tools, preparing the soil, of the Adventist Online Forum on Compu- lifestyle and leadership. For more information planting the seed and harvest. Serve and on the World Wide Web as part of regarding the resource directory or dVm, visit the General Conference's web site," says Cash. their web site or send an e-mail (dream_- VISION_ministries©compuserve.com). Host your own Giraffe University by William Hurtado Life Application Giraffe University, NAD's youth leadership Christ's lids Crafts training initiatives, enables and equips local Bible Studies: youth leaders to effectively lead young people Let the fun of Vacation to Christ. In Giraffe University, you will: I) Friendship Bible School continue at Establish a foundation for youth ministry that Whether you are a group home with these crafts by you can build on. 2) Capture the vision for leader, a teacher or some- Christ's Kids Crafts. This excellence in youth ministry. 3) Be renewed as one looking for spiritual insight particular craft is "Light you connect with God and friends in worship. on today's issues, the Life the way" sand art. The kit 4) Be trained by some of the best Adventist Application Bible Studies are for you! This Bible includes a peel-off adhe- youth leaders in North America. 5) Be net- study series goes beyond discussion and reflection. sive art board with die- worked to a national youth ministry movement. Using Bible verses relevant to the topic, appli- cut design and four packets of colored sand. 6) Take home cutting-edge resources and tons cation notes and thought-provoking questions, of usable information. these unique Bible studies encourage you to take The three steps to hosting a Giraffe your understanding of God's Word and put it into Praise: a la carte University are: I) Contact your conference action! Start a Bible study today! PRAISE by Kay D. Rizzo youth director or the Center for Youth This book is more Evangelism at (800) Youth-2-U to find out than a cookbook. Kay when the next Giraffe University will be held in Wild World Web Resource Directory Rizzo calls it "Nourish- your area. 2) Ask for a registration or host KAY D.. RIlZO ment for body and information packet 3) Get ready to "stick your finds new cyberhome soul from my kitchen neck out" at a powerful youth ministry training dre.am VISION ministries' (dVm) popular to yours." Along with tasty recipes, she gives event. You may also write the Center for youth/young adult ministry intemet resource, your her thoughts and background for each Youth Evangelism at P.O. Box C; Berrien Wild World Web Resource Directory, has one, making you feel like you're in the kitchen Springs, VII 49103; or fax (616) 471-9883.

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publishing, Benson wanted to try something that groups try the Vibrant Life and Listen fund-raiser Certificates would raise lots of money and promote great to raise money for the Oshkosh camporee in of magazines like Vibrant Life and Listen at the same 1999 and any future Pathfinder activities. time. And we agree! For more information about Appreciation Benson wasted no time promoting his plan. He the Vibrant Life and Listen Pathfinder fund- Do you publicly immediately telephoned Vibrant Life Editor Larry raising project, contact Mary K. Becker at the show your Becker, who enthusiastically supported the idea Pathfinder Sales Center at (301) 791-7000, Ext. appreciation for Becker quickly gained approval from the Review and 2303; or send a fax to (301) 790-9716. the work your pastoral staff and members do Herald Publishing Association's Marketing Commit- to make the church an inviting place to wor- tee, and the fund-raiser was launched. ship? With these preprinted certificates, you can When their director's kit and student packets have someone with a calligraphy talent or very arrived soon thereafter, the Turlock Pathfinder Celebrate Home: nice handwriting include the personal informa- club excitedly reviewed their selling plan. They tion. (Nicely handwritten certificates look so would earn 40 percent of the selling price for q4 Great Ideas for much more personalized than typewritten ones every one-year subscription they sold for Vibrant Grelt Idens at-Home Moult Stay-at-Home do, unless you are able to make it look printed Life and Listen magazines and a whopping 50 with a computer and printer). If finances allow, percent for every two-year subscription. Moms have the certificates framed. Either way, present Best of all, the Turlock Pathfinders would by Angie Peters the certificates during a ceremonial time at help not only themselves, but their customers As a stay-at-home mom church. Make sure participants know their work as well. With great magazines like Vibrant Life myself, I thoroughly is noticed and very much appreciated! Printed and Listen, they'd be offering their customers an enjoyed the humor and certificates are available from AdventSource at opportunity to enjoy at least a year's worth of helpful tips this book (800) 328-0525. topnotch health and drug-free living. provides. Sharing her And it worked! They raised more than $600 own experience, as well as the experiences of Help for the person who during their campaign, and more than $200 of others, provides a humorous look at the ups their total amount was eamed during one night and downs of motherhood—homestyle. has been sexually abused of selling door to door. Chapters include: "More than an Adventure— Do you have a display area with Brad Benson was proud of his Pathfinders' It's a Job," "Kid Stuff: The Job Site," "Kid Stuff free literature for your members enthusiasm and impressed with Vibrant Life and The Game Plan," "There's a Man in the and guests? If so, this is one item Listen magazines and the Review and Herald's House!" "What about Me?" and more. A great that should be included. Published willingness to support Pathfinders. Benson says gift for any stay-at-home mom (or dad). by AdventSource (800-328- he definitely recommends that Pathfinder glet v 0525), this tall and skinny brochure answers 20 questions Music Review regarding sexual abuse that by George Johnson Jr. people "can hardly talk about." "I have waited my whole life to make this album. All of my past records have led me to this one... Like learning to ride a bike, taking off the training wheels and staying on two wheels a little longer each time Magazine fund-raiser sends out. No hands now! No restrictions, no editing, raw, honest, no pre- tension-just moving forward stumbling in His grace... falling forward," said Pathfinders to camporee Margaret Becker. It took Becker about three years of silence from recording to release by Cassandra Nesmith Margaret Becker When his Pathfinder Club decided to sign Falling Forward her new album Falling Forward. This silence, that she purposely did, was so that she could become "a better communicator" and to reflect on up for the 1999 international camporee in where her life was going. This solitude was obtained by reading, drawing and reflecting on things such as Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Leader Brad Benson of finances and relationships and what would be happening in her life in the next 30 years. Turlock, Califomia, knew they'd need to raise a Eleven tracks out of 45 possible songs during her "silence" made it on Falling Foward. Becker and LOT of money. her guitar accompanied a live band on many of the tracks. Benson considered that a big goal like the Becker's gift of writing does not just end with her songs. She has even written a series of essays camporee deserved a special kind of fund-raiser. entitled With New Eyes that was released this past summer. "The gift that God has given to me is the joy As a reader and strong supporter of Adventist of encouraging. I think that people are able to hear me speaking to them through these songs." she said.

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ave you heard about the new and exciting because you do. Do you know any youth What are online resource for youth pastors called pastors who have had more than three different YouthPastor.Com? Well.... here it is. E-mail addresses within a year? I do. They'll you II move from AOL to JUNO... and then to an ISP... Youth ministry resource directory and then switch ISPs again. And what about if waiting you have to relocate to another ministry? It gets YouthPastor.Com is the only online service that for? confusing really quick. A YouthPastor.Com E- offers a fully-searchable index of youth ministry Jump on now. mail address can add a new level of stability and resources. Search by city, state, denomination, There are contactability to your ever-changing life. We can ministry name, ministry type and even view many plans in also forward E-mail so you don't have to check 'new' up-to-the-minute submissions. progress for the future of YouthPastor.Com... two unique mailboxes. streaming audio devotions, newsletters, Youth pastor white pages YouthPastor2000 (a ministry/technology "Your" publication ... online column), tips on taxes, counseling, how to book YouthPastor.Com also maintains a professional User-submitted and royalty-free. We don't pay a band, how to make time for your spouse, etc. listing of youth pastors. This is fully searchable! for your ideas. We don't own your ideas. And (Again... user-supported and royalty-free, but You can find other pastors by name and/or we don't sell your ideas. YouthPastor.Com we need you.) nickname, denomination, organization, youth comes from the philosophy that information http://www.youthpastor.com network, college attended, city/state and mini- should be free and ministry shouldn't be [email protected] stry specialty. motivated by money. Since we value user submissions and ministry growth, each submittal Games database has a instant "thank you" and feedback section Searching for that perfect game to play to- that gets forwarded to the author. This way, morrow night? No need to worry anymore. you will know how much your material is Isn't it funny? Just do a search for an activity that meets the appreciated. How a $10 bill looks so big when you demands of your time schedule and level of take it to church, but so small when you interaction. Always current and up to date take it to the market. How long a couple of hours seem There aren't eight-week delays between spent at church, but how short they seem Public, screen and private E-mail listings updates. When you add new information when watching a movie. We even maintain public, screened and private or resources, it's available to the rest of the How thrilled we get when a football E-mail listings for youth pastors. We won't sell internet community as soon as you enter it! game goes into over time, but how we you out by giving out your personal information Here's an example of what I mean... complain when a sermon is longer than to other commercial services. Screened E-mail As of Sunday, March 22, 1998 the regular time. lets others send you E-mail without ever YouthPastor.Com has: How hard it is to read a chapter in the knowing your actual E-mail address. 892 Youth Pastors listed in the White Pages Bible, but how easy it is to read a 100- 209 Publications listed page novel. 1776 Online & Offline Resources listed How people scramble to get a front YouthPastor.Com groupmail 384 Youth Group Names listed Are you the head of an organization or denom- seat at any game, but scramble to get a 80 Games listed back seat at church services. ination? Would you like to contact all of your 61 Jobs listed members without having to maintain an ever- How we cannot fit a gospel meeting changing and growing E-mail list? YouthPastor.- into our schedule with a yearly planner, Com's GroupMail will allow you to send E-mail Not online yet? but we can schedule for other events at a out to a predefined contact group based on Just because you don't have an online presence moment's notice. denomination, organization, city/state, college doesn't mean you don't exist. Add your organi- How much difficulty some have attended, Youth Network and speciality! zation and ministry information to YouthPastor,- learning a simple gospel well enough to tell Com so others can find and contact you. We'll others, but how simple it is for the same Professional E-mail include additional information for offline people to understand explain gossip about ministries such as address, phone number, fax someone. (YourName©YouthPastor.Com) number, etc. How everyone wants to go to heaven, Don't let your E-mail address change just provided they don't have to believe, think, say or do anything.

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Have you ever been an answer to prayer? The an- Farewell swering side of prayer is as important as the asking side! 6 We make a lot of the praying Christian, but do we over- Lon Gruesbeck look what is equally impor- Chesapeake Superintendent of Education tant, which is the answering Christian? Has it ever oc- curred to you that God might want to use you this Lon Gruesbeck, Chesapeake's way? It is possible that you President's superintendent of education since FOCUS are God's answer to some- body else's prayer. October of 1992, has accepted the • When I read about a great prayer warrior of the Christian faith like invitation of the Washington Con- George Mueller, I am always deeply moved. Mueller lived by one simple rule - when he ference to become its vice-presi- had a need, he told God, not man. But just as dent for education. He begins his amazing is the fact that whenever he prayed, • God had a person somewhere sensitive to His new duties as of October 1. Lon has will who would respond to the impulse of the aria .?..14•4%. Holy Spirit and answer Mueller's prayer. been characterized by those who 4vite.4r ...... *:,,,,....•,•,. Mueller's faith was tremendous, but the faith- ..4.1..,.. se, iiii. . ..,--. .;:.....,. e. ,,,,.Fri t14.11.0410•410*i fulness of the men and women God used to a have worked with him as "hard , i,v ...i ...... eri ..• 1. ii d 1 match that faith was equally remarkable! Ilion40441404.14eu ege working, openly communicative, s eiriols.esilea" Look at it this way. Maybe someone's a • .4.11/6'84,0••••11. e'r. prayer remains unanswered because the one fair, caring, wise, conversant with Ike• *.u.sse.k....44,...... „ ! $ God wants to answer it (maybe you, maybe me) is unavailable. Insensitive to God's lead- current issues, fearless in facing conflict and a man of integrity." His ing, we might hinder prayer; not just our own, but others' as well. I want to be available for burden to be consistent with educational policies did not always God to use me to answer another's prayer, receive an enthusiastic response, but his willingness to abide by the don't you? With NET '98 just around the corner, we decisions of a committee always earned him respect. And through all will be united in prayer as we ask the Lord to pour out His blessing and bring to the meet- • the challenging situations of educational ministry, he maintained a ings individuals who are sensitive to His leading. They may be people new to Adventism or sense of humor. In the conference office, in the schools and around the a perhaps former members daring to walk into conference, he will be missed. We wish Lon and his wife, Rita, all the a church for the first time in manyyears. And they may be there because someone who best as God leads them to this new field of service. knows them and loves them has been praying a for them. What about our readiness to wel- Thankd for ez job well done! come, embrace and nurture them? Will we be available as an answer to someone's prayer?

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Waldorf serves up creative solution

he New Life church in Waldorf, from the traditional to a conservative, yet Maryland, had a dilemma—the "ho- vibrant, praise service and is led by a mini- T hum" attitude to Sabbath school at- mum of two choristers. tendance. Members arrived late or attended One of the elders then leads in a time of sporadically, and there was no enthusiasm "sharing and caring." This time is not rushed for the program. Friendship Breakfast was so that everyone can participate. Occasion- designed to address the challenge. Four teams ally, one of the elders/leaders will give a "tip" of ladies (three on each team) prepared a on practical Christian living. Then the mem- light breakfast for each Sabbath morning bers break for the lesson study, leaving ex- during the spring and fall months. Each team actly 45 minutes for Bible study and the organized for one Sabbath a month. The children's program. The adult classes offer a Prison ministry... menu could be as simple as fresh fruit, muf- varied menu of spiritual food ranging from fins and juice. The church erected a ecently, a group of Chesapeake semi-permanent canopy out in front members celebrated a joyous oc- of the church, which served as an Rcasion in a somewhat unconven- open-air "fellowship hall." A large tional gathering place. More than 50 inmates folding table with attractive table- and 12 Adventist prison ministries volunteers cloth, some fresh flowers, decorative celebrated three years of hard work in estab- paper cups and plates, disposable lishing the True Gospel Ministries company, serving and table-ware, and . . . located at the male correctional institution at "Voila"—breakfast and fellowship Jessup, Maryland, in the prison chapel. The galore. volunteers were being honored by the inmate Breakfast is ready at 9:00 a.m. leaders and company members for their faith- sharp and closes promptly at 9:30. ful commitment and outstanding service. By 9:45, the clean-up is finished, and Former inmate Andre Llanes and Pasa- members have moved into the sanc- dena member Kenneth Robbins had been tuary for song service. And that is all mem- the traditional quarterly class to a study of corresponding and praying for a break bers and age groups. The singing ranges one of the gospels, a class focusing on end- through in the prison ministry. Their prayers time prophecy and a class that cen- have been answered in the form of what is ters on the Christian's daily walk with now the largest Adventist prison company in Jesus and how to keep it alive. Maryland (43 members). Sabbath services What has been the result of this are conducted weekly from noon to 2:00 p.m. new venture? Sabbath school atten- and include a 40-minute study of the SS dance has doubled. Everyone is on lesson, a 10-minute review of Adventist fun- time. Enthusiasm abounds. The ex- damental beliefs, selected songs, personal pense is shared by so many that it testimonies and inspiring sermons from a proves no particular burden to any variety of Adventist leaders. one member. And one of the best Pastor Isael Ramirez and Elder Eradio results is the opportunity for mem- Alonso from the Baltimore Spanish church bers and guests to connect. ordained the company's first elder, Douglas Wiley. Doug has been in prison for nearly 20 years and is one of the most inspiring persons you could ever meet. His influence with the warden and prison chaplain was in large Rock Hall volunteers make a difference measure responsible for the ease with which the company has been able to function. embers of the Rock Hall church netted $1,100 in profit for their worthy stu- Prison walls may be designed to keep the on the Eastern Shore, along with dent fund. Pictured at right are Rock Hall criminally convicted from enjoying their free- Mmembers at the Grasonville and members Marie Layton and Dorothy Mench dom, but the Holy Spirit renders uncondi- Harrington churches, collected and trans- packing boxes and Ben Mench assembling tional pardon that effectively penetrates both ported more than 200,000 pounds of clothing the boxes. flesh and stone. during 1997. Rock Hall members donated in FLOR AZUCENA CRUZ excess of 2,000 hours of volunteer labor Lead Volunteer during the year. After expenses, the church

18 VISITOR, September 15, 1998

Chesapeake

Park church A place to work dedicates new and pray organ he Chestertown church recently n Sabbath, July 18, members and finished the installation of a friends of the Park church in Tflower garden along the back side 0 Salisbury, Maryland. gathered to of the church. The garden was designed dedicate the new Allen "Protégé" AP-9 or- and constructed by former landscaper gan. This instrument is the newest Allen and current Pastor Danny Flower, with organ on the Eastern Shore and is already the assistance of Tom Coleman. The gar- making its presence felt within both the den with its benches and walkway set in church and the community. the midst of a wonderful display of floral Pastor 0. Kenneth Scheller and Park Trea- splendor is a choice spot to meditate and surer Yvonne Rathel led out in the service pray. The churchyard has also been used with assistance from Chesapeake Conference for the "art" of witnessing as the skillful representatives work of Tom and Dee Coleman depicts Rick Russell various Bible themes. In the photo dis- and Paul Saint- play are the "steps to Christ." Villiers. The dedicatory re- cital was performed b\ Taylor Harvey . director of music at the Salisbury As- Eastern Shore Convocation bury United Methodist Church and former dean of the iMpl,INI! Delmarva Chapter of the American Guild of October 3, 1998 Organists. A choral group from Takoma Park also assisted in the service. The new organ was secured through the generous donations of members and friends When: Beginning at 9:15 a.m. with and a special contribution by Captain Lindley Sabbath School Lentz. It was dedicated to the memory of Loula Allen Lentz, the mother of Captain Lentz. Where: Eastern Shore Jr. Acad.

Who: Elder Ed Motschiedler, Secretary, Columbia Union 4 4 4 4

Be sure to be there on time to fully enjoy all the good music, food, and fellowship happening on that day! Program ends at 3:30 p.m.

Music Children's provided programs by HVAl provided.

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Chesapeake

News notes Se IA IN MMMMM

Pray for a great catch with NET '98

\--Ir ET '98 is the single largest evangelistic crusade this

planet has ever witnessed.

Translated into 70 languages and trans-

mitted to every continent, most popu-

lated areas of the world will be within the

footprint of the program originating from

the Pioneer Memorial church on the cam-

pus of Andrews University in Berrien

Springs, Michigan. Dwight Nelson, PMC

senior pastor, will be conducting the se-

ries that focuses on the character of God.

It begins October 9 and runs through

November 14. A list ofthe 32 Chesapeake

churches that will downlink the satellite

transmissions is given at left. Pray for a

great catch with NET '98!

More baptisms at Williamsport

n April 4, three more members were added to the Williamsport church by baptism. Ron and Judy Flook had attended the Ken Cox Hope Beyond 2000 series and then continued Bible studies with Elder and Mrs. Charles Griffin. Matthew Berry, a fifth-grader at Mt. Aetna Elementary School, re- Ron Flook Judy Flook Matthew Berry v ceived studies from Williamsport members Josephine Benton, Dawn Leather and Glenn Rea.

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20 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 What's happening around Potomac

Pathfinder Pathfinder Fair Leadership New Market, VA Convention October 18 Mt. Aetna, MD September 18-20 Adult and Children's Sabbath Youth Council School/Personal Retreat Ministries/Disaster Camp Boonsboro, MD Response Seminars September 25-27 New Market Church New Market, VA Adult and October 24 Children's Sabbath 3:00-6:00 p.m. School and Personal Ministries Seminars Meadowbridge Church Mechanicsville, VA September 26 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Potomac Adventist Prison Ministry Organization Meadowbridge Church Mechanicsville, VA September 27 11:00 a.m.

Romantic Couples Retreat Camp Blue Ridge Retrospect Montebello, VA October 9-11

Adult Sabbath School/Personal of Camp Meeting 1998 Ministries/Disaster Response Seminars Fora camp meeting program to be successful, it must Wytheville Church .1 have four very distinct objectives: 1) to uplift Christ Wytheville, VA our Saviour; 2) to provide fellowship; 3) to promote a October 17 3:00-6:00 p.m. Camp meeting 1ar sense of vision; and 4) to encourage liberal giving. At the conclusion of our camp meeting, a survey was taken among the participants. A total of 240 persons from provided op- a variety of backgrounds, geographic regions and ages re- sponded. How did we do? Was the program a positive, growing experience for the attendees? Are there areas that need improvement? Let us look more closely at the four Potomac People portunities objectives (see the table on page 23). is published in the Visitor each month by the Uplifting of Christ our Saviour Potomac Conference. President, for confirm- Herbert H. Broeckel; Our speakers and seminar presenters did a fantastic job of Editor, Sue Bendall; developing our theme, "Watch the Lamb." Camp meeting pro- 606 Greenville Ave. vided opportunities for confirming our faith. As a result, our Staunton, Virginia 24401 (540) 886-0771 ing our faith. devotion to Christ has taken a new and broader dimension. There were dozens of statements that expressed the continued on page 22 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 21 lomic Po room continued from page 21 0611 high satisfaction in in community service. Keep All ilmazio J August this area. "I was spiritu- up the good work!" In peak ally fed." "Wonderful, times, attendance was more spiritual blessings." than 600 young people. At our last constituency Conference Secretary "Whether through music, Praise God for the precious meeting, Potomac members Roger Weiss says his office evangelism, preaching or new lambs of the church. set ambitious goals for will not know the final num- working with the kids, church growth. Delegates ber of members in the five they shared a gourmet Encourage liberal giving voted to establish 20 new new congregations until feast of spiritual foods. I churches, baptize 5,000 new later in the year because tra- am so grateful for what This is one area where converts and ditionally, the charter mem- God can do." "The Christ- we all are challenged. Our reach 24,000 bership is left open for a centered emphasis of all giving has not been what members con- number of weeks. "The five the speakers and the out- certainly it could have been. ference wide groups could end up with stretched hand to those We set a goal of $100,000 by 2001. Ap- 200 or more charter mem- also who still need to for evangelism. We reached proaching the bers," he announced. complete their commit- $24,561—only one-fourth of midway point I wish all of our Potomac ment to Christ." our proposal. What can we between qua- membership could have do to increase our financial drennial ses- traveled with us to these ex- Time for fellowship giving? We still want to sions, we are citing organizational cel- have ambitious soul-win- on target to- ebrations. Each group was God required the Isra- ning projects! We want to ward reaching challenged to preserve its elites to attend certain continue to plant new Herbert H. Broeckel each of these commitment to soul win- yearly meetings in Jerusa- churches! This is possible goals. ning. The vigor and energy lem. Among the reasons only when financial support August 1998 has been a expended by hard-working was the purpose of fel- is a reality. If the Lord record month for establish- lay leaders in bringing these lowship. Some of our par- brings conviction to your ing new groups. In one new fellowships to life is ticipants said, "The people heart, please respond. month, conference leaders truly inspirational. were so nice. I enjoyed it have participated in the or- Kathy Eldridge read the all very much. All of it Summary ganizing of five new compa- history of the Upper Mont- was a blessing. Thank nies. On August 1, with gomery County Company. God." "The many mix- As you look at the figures nearly 100 people in atten- For 10 years, she had the vi- tures of cultures coming on the right, camp meeting dance, 39 signed as charter sion of a church being orga- to worship, a foretaste of did pretty well. However, members of the Upper nized on the fast-growing what heaven will be like." we cannot be satisfied. Montgomery County con- 1-270 corridor. The birth of For many of our church From year to year, we need gregation. The new com- this group has truly been a members who live in ru- to improve. Camp meeting pany meets in the Rocky faith venture, bringing to- ral areas, opportunities to provides an opportunity; it Hill Middle School on gether laymen from at least meet other church mem- is a vehicle by which God's Maryland Route 355 two six other congregations into bers are limited. Camp spirit wants to make us miles north of Maryland a cohesive fellowship, devel- meeting provides the oc- ready for heaven. Apprecia- Route 27. oping talents and giving casion to renew friend- tion and thanks to all who On the 15th and 22nd of birth to a new enthusiasm ships, to further bond had a part in the programs. August, four new Spanish for soul winning. and to socialize. Some of you worked for 12 companies were organized How many other months prior to the great at Beltsville and Aspen Hills churches could be blessed Promote vision convocation preparing main Montgomery County, at by the birthing of a sister terials, illustrations, ser- Mt. Rainier in Prince church? How many laymen There is no greater mons, music, seminars, etc. George's County; and in could likewise be given new work than to plant in our THANK YOU for making Annandale in northern Vir- opportunities for leader- children's minds visions camp meeting an enjoyable ginia. Ruben Ramos, the ship? So far, eight compa- for the future. Let's notice time. THE BEST IS STILL conference Spanish coordi- nies and two churches have the following comments: TO COME! Please, don't nator, reports that our been established during this "The children's depart- miss Camp Meeting 1999! Spanish members are quadrennium. Other out- ments were wonderful. ROGER WEISS highly committed to the es- reaches are already tar- The children could not Vice President for Administration tablishment of new groups geted. God is looking for stop talking and telling in every community where laborers to enter the har- what they were doing and significant numbers of vest-rich field of Potomac. ideas about the future." Spanish-speaking people Potomac officers look for- "Glad to see the young are located. ward to many more rec- people's groups involved ord-setting "Augusts" for es- 22 tablishing new ministries all VISITOR, September 15, 1998 over our territory. Polo Poovie J1111I011 "Go Against the Flow" Pastor Milton Marquez uesday evening, busily made cards and the grassy slope cheers Jun- the first night of learned "Jesus Loves Me" in by the pond. iors on as Potomac Confer- Spanish, while yet another Here Energy, in they crawl ence camp meet group distributed advertis- through the groups of 10, mud pit. ing, approxi- ing flyers and set up tables swung from Tmately 100 Juniors quietly and chairs for the lunch tires, crawled through Peer pressure is very found their seats in the fel- crowd. It took a lot of mud, did a 50-yard dash strong with Juniors and will lowship hall of the New "shushing" and "quiet tied together and worked increase as they enter their Market, Virginia, church. down," but eventually a as a team to do the armchair teens. With this in mind, the Quiet is the key word here clear tape of the Juniors hurdle. Splash! They went theme "Go Against the because for the remainder sweetly singing in Spanish slippin' and slidin' down the Flow" was chosen. Using of the week, this wonderful, "Jesus Loves Me" was suc- water slide to the finish line. Romans 12:2, Juniors energetic, enthusiastic and cessfully recorded. This out- Parents and spectators mar- learned not to conform, not spirited group of kids—ages reach endeavor netted $700. veled at the faces filled with to cave in to peer pressure, 10, 11 and 12—enjoyed With much love and prayers, determination as Juniors but to choose Jesus first. camp meeting as only they the check, tape and hand- met the challenge. The Whatever and wherever, can. On Wednesday and made cards were sent to the groups of Energy were this theme was always the Thursday morning, some of Los Pinos Orphanage in thrilled to be covered in focus—from El Faro Café the Juniors helped in the Guatemala. mud, hot and sweaty....yes, it activities, playing games, kitchen to prepare burritos, Say what? Have Junior was fun. They had worked the Junior Olympics, swim- rice and beans and nachos Olympics in the broiling hot as a team and had accom- ming and eating pizza at to serve at the El Faro Café sun .... it will be fun? Pas- plished the goal. Shenandoah Acres to Sab- (Light House). Others tor Ron Priest, the Junior bath school, church and the leader, said it would Sabbath afternoon scaven- be. Thursday after- ger hunt. Each evening noon at 3:00 p.m., the found the Juniors on time, whole mass of spirited wanting to sit in the front Energy moved to the seats, excited to hear Pastor "Olympic Arena" on

Juniors slip and Pastor Ron Priest gives slide their way to instructions on the arm- the finish line. chair hurdle. amp meeting survey Terry Johnsson related his experience of army life as a Taal Ethel airesmses 240 teen. He told an amazing story of how he repeatedly had to "Go Against the I drove approximately the following number of miles to attend camp meeting: Flow" and God's watch care 66 0 to 100 105 100 to 200 49 200 to 300 14 over 300 over him. Eventually, he I am in the age group checked: served as an Honor Guard for five years in the White 18 or younger 2,3_ 19-35 79 36-55 132 56+ House. On the last evening, Degree of satisfaction regarding the following: (1 being the least satisfied; 5 being the most he received a standing ova- satisfied; N for no opinion) tion from the kids. They got N 5 4 3 2 1 it! They understood about 62 101 29 6 2 0 The registration process making Jesus first. The Junior staff team de- 50 67 35 31 11 7 The accommodations sired that each child leave 82 70 30 16 1 0 The meals the campground fortified 89 61 23 5 2 0 The children's divisions with knowledge to help them make right choices and to 30 116 38 7 2 2 The helpfulness of staff feel loved. Praise God for the 4 183 28 7 The speakers (overall) blessings of the week. Lots 8 147 49 17 1 1 Camp meeting in general of hugs were given as goodbyes were said. 27 112 41 17 5 1 "Camp Meeting People" CAROL ANDERSON Youth Department Secretary

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Po Sprillgil Me fu for

rightly colored finders get the materials Pathfinders. As I lis- kites glittered and designs for the kites; tened to him, I mar- in the April sky but the Pathfinders made veled at the creative at Big Sky all of the kites themselves. genius of our God Meadows on Spirits were high. All and gratefully BApril 26 as Pathfinders had a wonderful day. One thanked Him for Pas- from clubs scattered Pathfinder, Mandy Barker tor Ron's willingness throughout the conference from the Woodbridge Car- to be used to minis- gathered to fly their hand- dinals, won a special award ter to our young made kites. The weather- for being the most helpful people. He chal- man had predicted a rainy Pathfinder of the day. lenged the Pathfind- day. We needed sunshine Later in spring, nearly ers in a creative and and breezes. So, when we 600 Pathfinders loaded up engaging way to One of our newest clubs, Capitol Chinese, makes its debut at the began our Kite Day, we tents, food, sleeping bags, make God their best camporee. prayed together that God banners, flags and hearts friend and strongest would overrule the weath- ready for an inspiring week- source of joy and erman's predictions in our end and headed for Virginia strength. hours. Pathfinders listened favor and hold back the Beach, the site of our 1998 The next morning, clubs spellbound as Elder Rojas rain. The delight we found "Standing on the Sea of passed their inspections told stories and challenged in getting those kites up Glass" Pathfinder Campo- with flying colors. The co- them to begin serving God into the sky was punctu- ree, May 15-17. We had ordinators and I were with all their hearts while ated by our thrill in know- been looking forward to thrilled to find several new they are still young. having North Ameri- clubs with us for the first In the afternoon, we as- can Youth Director time. Among the new faces sembled at the beach to Jose Rojas with us as were those of the Capitol make sculptures in the our keynote speaker Chinese Pathfinders. This sand. Pathfinder clubs cre- for the past year and a was the first time I know of atively demonstrated their half. that we have had a Chinese talents and knowledge of As the Pathfinder Pathfinder club active in the Bible. We had Jericho, clubs rolled in and be- the Potomac Conference. the Garden of Eden, the gan setting up camp, Pathfinders marched in a New Earth, the Tower of the coordinators grand parade, looking very Babel, Jesus and the Dis- rushed around setting ciples, the Ten Command- The Pathfinders line up for inspec- up stages and meeting ments, angels and a wide tion. Takoma Park Rangers are areas. In the midst of variety of other Bible looking very good! this preparation in- themes and characters de- tensive, late in the af- picted. John Santos, working that our God was smil- ternoon we received an ing with the Washington ing on us and blessing us emergency phone message Spanish club, videotaped with great weather! We telling us that Elder Rojas each creation and inter- had blue skies, no rain and would be unable to get to viewed each club at the just enough breeze to carry the camporee until Sabbath beach. the kites high in the sky. morning. With only a few Saturday night was a Pathfinders had been hours until the time of the time of fun, fellowship and working for many weeks to opening meeting, we prayed games. The younger Path- make their kites. There was that God-whose resources finders enjoyed games, ice a wide variety of kites, are unlimited-would pro- cream floats and watching ranging from box kites to vide an inspiring as well as Mandy Barker of the the video of the sand sculp- Woodbridge Cardinals Path- deltas to other unique cre- awesome speaker for our finder Club displays her kite. tures. Teen Pathfinders had ations. Pathfinders re- Pathfinders. His man of the a room to themselves where ceived awards for the best hour was none other than coordinators Gloria Sues- kites in each category, in- Pastor Ron Priest of Nor- good in their uniforms with cun and Xavier Covarrubias cluding the longest-tailed folk. Pastor Ron accepted club banners proudly dis- and helpers led the teens in kite, the highest-flying and the challenge to be a min- played. hours of fun-filled games. the most unique design. uteman, change his Friday Elder Rojas and his son On Sunday morning, During the construction night plans and come to blessed us with their pres- Pathfinders were up bright stages in club meetings, speak to the assembled ence during the Sabbath and early to engage in skills leaders helped their Path- competitions. The young 24 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Potomac Paihfillders iliig;

people sharp- ened their skills while tying knots, sawing logs, flipping pancakes and lashing sticks together while working fast to win the timed team-based competitions. As we talked with Pathfinders Pathfinders compete in the log- near the conclu- sawing contest as they learn new sion of the skills and improve old ones. Youth who shared their love in Wytheville and the surrounding area were (front row, from left) Chris Travers, Adam camporee, many Gilbert, Emanuel Baek, Jason Lee, Jonathon Chai, Chuck told us that this was the Holtry and Joel Baker; (back row) Melinda Rhoten, Angie best camporee they had at- Rueger, Tracey Pae, Leilani Horteleza, Sarah Shim, Miriam tended. When asked what Cho, Joan Kang, Minna Lee, Linda Shin, Mimi Lee, Michelle Chai, Kelly Brown and Stephanie Bear. we could do to make it better next year, they said, ~ytliouille "Just do the same thing and have it near the beach wenty young people, Chai, 17, and her brother, again!" ranging in age from Jonathon, 14, of Royston, Potomac Pathfinder co- T12-23, sojourned in Georgia; twins Mimi and ordinators and I gathered Wytheville from May 25 to Minna Lee, 17, of Tamuning, together at the camporee June 25. Their purpose was to Guam; Tracey Pae, 14, of share their love of Jesus with Edison, New Jersey; Stepha- site after all of the clubs had those with whom they came nie Bear, 14, of Mountain- begun their trips back in contact and to sell books dale, New York; and Adam home. We praised God for to earn scholarships to the Gilbert, 17, of Columbus, doubling our usual atten- schools of their choice. North Carolina. dance and giving us the best Two homes on Echo Valley Still others were Jason camporee ever for Potomac Circle served as their base. Lee, 14, of Coalmont, Ten- Mornings were spent at the nessee; Miriam Cho of Pathfinders! Wytheville church with an Charlottesville; Melinda SALI JO HAND agenda of prayer, Bible study, Rhoten, 19, of Richmond; Director singing and sharing led by Kelly Brown, 12, of Wythe- Potomac Youth Department Joan Kang, 22, of Royston, ville; Leilani Horteleza of Georgia; Emanuel Baek, 23, of Rapidan; and Angie Rueger, Canon, Georgia; and Chuck 20, and Chris Travers, 18, Holtry, 23, of Amity, Arkansas. both of Portage, Wisconsin. They then headed to work Said Chris Travers, this was in Wytheville and outlying "a very character-building towns such as Galax, Pu- experience." laski, Rural Retreat, Saltville PATSY MEEKER and Abingdon, Virginia, and Communication Leader Sparta, North Carolina. Wytheville Church Angie Rueger, 20, of Por- tage, Wisconsin, said, "I'm out Reprinted from Southwest Vir- here to be a reflection of God's ginia Enterprise, July 1, 1998 love;" and 14-year-old Jona- thon Chai of Royston, Georgia, Update: Since this story was added, "I've learned how to de- written, the following results are in: 101 persons requested personal pend on God for wisdom, Bible studies; 196 requested corre- strength and courage." spondence Bible studies; 131 re- The youth came from quested a Daniel and Revelation Pathfinders wait in line for judging of their kites. Guam and nine states in the seminar; 268 requested a vegetar- "lower 48." They included ian cooking school; 107 requested Joel Baker, 18, of Floral City, a stop-smoking program Florida; Sarah Shim, 15, of Hartwell, Georgia; Michelle

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 25 Potomlc People Executive Committee Minutes

January 14, 1998 RETIREMENT APPLICATION, DUNBEBIN, ANNA— VOTED: to recommend to the Columbia Union Confer- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER REPLACEMENT, ence of Seventh-day Adventists and the Seventh-day VIRGINIA HARTER—VOTED: to invite Virginia Har- Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the application ter, a lay member of the Capital Memorial Church, to of Anna Dunbebin for retirement according to policy. serve as a member of the Potomac Conference executive committee in place of Deborah Lawrence, who has re- RETIREMENT APPLICATION, EDWARDS, ZELMA— signed. VOTED: to recommend to the Columbia Union Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists and the Seventh-day RAMOS, RUBEN, HISPANIC COORDINATOR/ASSOCI- Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the application ATE MINISTERIAL DIRECTOR—The executive com- of Zelma Edwards for retirement according to policy. mittee was informed that the Hispanic constituency in the Potomac Conference has requested that Ruben RETIREMENT APPLICATION, KUHN, LEROY—VOTED: Ramos serve full-time as Hispanic coordinator and asso- to recommend to the Columbia Union Conference of ciate ministerial director. Seventh-day Adventists and the Seventh-day Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the application of Leroy Kuhn for retirement according to policy.

Apri 1,1998 RETIREMENT APPLICATION, LIERS, SARAH JANE— VOTED: to recommend to the Columbia Union Confer- BUDGET PRIORITIES SUB-COMMITTEE—VOTED: to ap- ence of Seventh-day Adventists and the Seventh-day point a sub-committee of seven members to study and Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the application bring suggestions and recommendations to the full eYPeu- of Sarah Jane Liers for retirement according to policy. tive committee regarding possibilities of changes to budget priorities in the areas where the Potomac Conference has May 13, 1998 control. The sub-committee will consist of the following members: Dan Chaij, Scott Cleveland, Charlotte Conway, Sahylis Fuentes, Virginia Harter, Paul McGraw and James COMMITTEE OBSERVERS FOR JULY TO DECEMBER, Walker. 1998—VOTED: to invite the following individuals to participate as observers at meetings of the Potomac In addition to the above, the Potomac Conference officers Conference executive committee from July 1 to Decem- would serve as ex officio members of this sub-committee. ber 31, 1998: Eugene Bartlett, John Grys, Daryl Hev- ener, J. David Newman and Michael Oxentenko DAY, GARLAND APPOINTMENT—VOTED: to invite Gar- land Day to serve as the pastor of the Marion/Konna- MARQUEZ, MILTON, VIENNA YOUTH PASTOR— rock/Abingdon district. This is with the understanding VOTED: to invite Milton Marquez to serve as the youth that the Marion/Konnarock churches make plans to pastor of the Vienna church. His date of employment plant a church in the city of Abingdon. would be June 1, 1998.

RETIREMENT APPLICATION CHEDALAWADA, BABU- DRUMMOND, DON, CHRISTIANSBURG COMPANY RAO—VOTED: to recommend to the Columbia Union PASTOR—VOTED: to invite Don Drummond to serve Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the Seventh- as the pastor of the Christiansburg company. His date day Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the applica- of employment would be June 10, 1998. tion of Babu-Rao Chedalawada for retirement according to policy. WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH PASTOR—VOTED: to employ Denny Mitchell, subject to interview, as the pastor for the RETIREMENT APPLICATION,CHRISTENSEN-FLOW- Williamsburg church on a retired pastor stipend basis. ERS, INGRID—VOTED: to recommend to the Colum- bia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the HERNANDEZ, ROGER: VOTED: to invite Roger Hernan- Seventh-day Adventist Retirement Plan of the NAD, the dez, upon his return from the seminary, to serve as the application of Ingrid Christensen-Flowers for retirement pastor of the Vienna Spanish church, with authorization according to policy. to Ruben Ramos to negotiate additional district assign- ments.

26 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 TA tod aY news you can use from Takoma Academy Introducing the new TA staff members ...

Joy Litten very clear that Joe's expertise and qualifications were exactly what was needed for the new vice Joy is returning to TA after graduating with the Class of 1992. Since principal's position, as well as the managerial role as registrar. receiving her college diploma from Southern Adventist University in 1996 Joe Melendez has served as an elementary and high school teacher of math, science and Bible, with a major in mathematics and a minor in business, she has taught at as well as being principal of West Wilmington Junior Academy and Saragosa Mission School in Texas. Eastern Shore Junior Academy in Sudlersville, Maryland. Mrs. Litten's specific He also served in the Allegheny East Conference as a pastor for 13 years, being ordained in 1986. Dr. assignment will be the teaching of Algebra 1, Geometry and principles of Melendez has a doctorate in educational administration and supervision and a master's degree in Algebra and Geometry. She will also be working with students in the public relations and marketing. afternoon in a tutoring capacity. Joy is married to Lowell Litten Jr., who teaches the seventh grade at J. N. Andrews Elementary. She Laurie K. Redmer has a rich background of involvement with young people, having served as the program director for The music program at TA has greatly expanded and grown in quality under the direction of Camp Blue Ridge for two years, as a drama coach and as a childcare assistant while attending college. Jenelle Westerbeck. In May, Ms. Westerbeck notified the administration that she had received an TA students will enjoy her enthusiastic personality and winning smile. invitation to work on her doctorate with a substantial scholarship from the University of Southern California. Because she put on hold her desire of working on a graduate degree when she came to TA, Russell "Rusty" Leach this opportunity was too good to pass up. TA will miss her dedication and warm personality. Another TA graduate is joining our work force in a newly created position. Russell Leach will be Ms.Westerbeck suggested that we contact Laurie Redmer, the director of music at Greater Boston heading the new grounds and custodial department. This area was formerly part of the maintenance Academy, regarding the opening. However, we discovered that Columbia Union College also wanted to department, but the load became too heavy for the two men in that department to handle. The new hire Ms. Redmer. CUC had only a part-time position available, so TA and CUC have teamed together to assignment will provide more adult supervision and allow Bob Borchers, head of maintenance, to spend hire her. She will work administratively for CUC and conduct the two choirs at TA. TA will contract with additional time coordinating the new technology program which includes the maintenance of the 100- local individuals to conduct the growing strings program and the bell choir. plus computers on campus, the school's internal network, the two T-1 lines, the school's Internet access Laurie holds two master's degrees, one in viola and one in conducting, both from the New and the various file servers. England Conservatory. She is currently the music director of the Salisbury Singers, conductor of the Mr. Leach has experience in construction, landscaping, maintenance and custodial management, as Western Massachusetts Young People's Philharmonia and director of the music program at Greater well as in working with young people. He has been a strong supporter of Adventist education as Boston Academy and Edgewood School. Her groups have toured Europe as well as Russia. She has been demonstrated by his involvement as a basketball coach for Spencerville Academy's girls' basketball team. associated with many outstanding performing programs, such as the New England Youth Ensemble, the Boston Philharmonic and the Symphony Pro Musica. Joe Perrone Joe Perrone has been asked to take the position of athletic director and Trenise Wear men's PE teacher. He follows Ron Bryan, for whom the long commute from Another TA graduate returning to the East Coast is Trenise Wear. Ms. New Market to TA became a challenge. Ron's family moved to New Market this Wear received her college degree from Columbia Union College in commu- past summer, and the separation and travel proved to be too much. nication and two master's degrees from La Sierra University in English and Mr. Perrone's academic career spans 10 years at Bass Memorial Acad- curriculum and instruction. For the past four years, Ms. Wear has taught emy and two years at Chisholm Trail Academy in Keene, Texas. He is a English at Glendale Adventist Academy. She is coming to TA to start the new graduate of Atlantic Union College with a master's degree from the Univer- department of TV/video production and to coordinate the teaching of a new sity of Southern Mississippi in health and human science. He is certified as a gymnastics coach by the religion class that emphasizes practical outreach programs such as students USA Gymnastics National Safety Association and also as a water safety and lifeguard instructor. conducting weeks of prayer, Bible studies for early adolescents, community Joe is married to Terri Lynn, and they have two children. Mrs. Perrone will be working as office service outreach, etc. secretary part time in the registrar's office. Besides her classroom teaching, Ms.Wear will oversee the public relations and publications for the alumni association. Her main responsibility will be to keep the alumni data base up to date and Dr. Joe Melendez publish a quarterly alumni newsletter. It is always exciting to see how God opens doors of opportunity in TA is very excited about Trenise's coming to teach. However, her soon-to-be husband, Dr. James providing dedicated teachers for our students. That is certainly the case of Gulley, is probably the real reason for Trenise's return to the Washington, D.C., area. He has accepted Dr. Joe Melendez. Joe finished his dissertation for his doctorate at Andrews a position with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. University in October and came to the Washington, D.C., area to seek Larry Kromann, Ed.D. employment. His inquiry to TA came in mid-winter, when the administra- Principal tion was looking for clerical personnel in the registrar's office. TA was also looking to find an individual to assume the leadership of the academic program so that Dr. Kromann, principal, could spend more time on the building of the new Takoma Academy. Joe agreed to provide temporary help in the registrar's office. During this time of clerical help, Sue Endres, TA's registrar, announced her intention to retire during the summer. It soon became

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henandoah Valley or. They have two married Union College. Jeff and Kristina Stephen and Danette Zurek 1998-99 children. relocated to SVA from Maine, and their two daughters moved to ... school year began 3, on Sophie Anderson moved to the where Jeff was completing his SVA from (forS Monday, August Shenandoah area from Mount student teaching. Jeff is instruct- Andrews its faculty and staff Ellis Academy ing Alegbra I and II, and Kristina Academy in members with two weeks of in Bozeman, is employed at the SVA bindery. Berrien meetings and time for classroom Montana, David and Pamela Perkins Springs, preparation. New student regis- where she had relocated to SVA from central Maine. Michigan. tration was Friday, August 14, with taught for the Pamela is the bindery manager, and Stephen is new students and their parents past two years. David is the seventh- and eighth- serving as SVA's vice principal of invited as weekend guests of the Sophie is grade teacher at SVAE. They have student affairs and guidance academy. The weekend included a teaching drama and English I two daughters, a junior at SVA and a counselor. Danette will teach general orientation assembly to and IV. seventh-grader at SVAE. accounting and auditing at meet the staff members, a picnic Wendy Blosser is taking a year Joey and Denise Rivera Eastern Mennonite University. supper, vespers, Sabbath school, out from Kettering College of relocated to New Market from Other departmental changes church and an afternoon hike to Medical Arts in Forest Lake within the SVA staff include: the New Market Battlefield led by Ohio to serve as Academy in Annette Allen will assist in the SV/Vs history instructor Clarence SVNs taskforce Orlando, registrar's office; Carola Williams. The orientation week- girl's dean. Florida. Joey Copenhaver will teach aerobics end ended Saturday evening with Donna and home economics; Dorenda icebreaker/mixer games and ice- Harley is a Dodge is teaching keyboarding cream sundaes. On Sunday, the new staff and computer classes; and Sandie 16th, registration was held for all member at SVA, but not new to the will serve as Wile is now the registrar. returning students, and Monday, area as she the chaplain the 17th, was the first day of was working and Religion classes followed by the annual in home III and IV Student Association's handshake health care at instructor. Denise Rivera will be that evening, where there were Rockingham the administrative secretary and several new faces among the SVA Memorial the director of advancement. staff members. Hospital for Glen Wolters, an SVA graduate Bob and Charel Anderson the past eight years. Donna will in the Class of 1993, and his wife, joined SVA from Texas. Bob is the serve as assistant girl's dean and Beth, joined band in- nurse. She and her husband, Tim, SVA from who is SVA's Religion I and II Collegedale, structor, and For more information, Charel is the instructor, have two children: a Tennessee. librarian and senior at SVA and an eighth- Glen is the contact: Denise Rivera ESL instruct- grader at SVAE. gymnastic Director of Advancement Jeff Kumalae, an SVA graduate coach and the Shenandoah Valley Academy in the Class of 1994, and his wife, taskforce men's dean. 234 West Lee Highway Kristina, both Grant Wolters, brother to Glen New Market, VA 22844 recently and also a graduate from the graduated Class of 1993, will serve as task- Phone (540) 740-3161 from nearby force men's dean. Fax (540) 740-3336 Columbia 28 VISITOR, September 15, 1998

• ALLEGHENY

September 1998

"Conforming to His Image" Highlights from Camp Meeting 1998

September 29-Oct. 1— Outdoor School

October 7-12— BAYDA and College Days Oakwood

October 11-14— Columbia Union Teacher'sConvention Gettysburg, PA Children from Joyland enjoy the "What Would Jesus Do?" theme of Children's Church. October 16-18— Oakwood College Board Retreat

November 14— Adventurer Awards Banquet

November 26— Thanksgiving Day Happy Thanksgiving!

The Berea Tribesmen Pathfinder Sign Two AEC pastoral families waiting to be Choir performs "Now Behold the ordained—Pastor James Watkins and his Lamb" at the senior youth tent. wife, Angela...

Allegheny East Expose is published in the Visitor by the Allegheny East Conference. President, Alvin Kibble Communication Director. Robert Booker Communication Consultant, George Johnson Jr. P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548 (610) 326-4610 ...and Pastor George Williams and his wife, Sharon. VISITOR, September 15, 1998 29 More highlights from Camp Meethig 1998

"The children's division theme of "What Would Jesus Do?" showed children how to implement this guideline in decisions and choices each must make as young warriors for the Lord," said Jaki Bethea, coordinator for the children's division.

Kids of the junior tent play steal the "veggie" bacon during an afternoon session. Pastor Henry J. Fordham Ill repairs damages from a storm to the senior youth tent.

Lolethia Kibble, su- perinten- dent of education, welcomes the audience at the Christian education program. Reyna Carguill performs at the C.L. Brooks Concert Series.

"Being able to be involved with the children of Joyland really blessed me during camp meeting. Knowing that the activities we Sheila Roberts, coordinator of Tiny Town, as youth leaders planned for them enriched their spiritual lives makes me want to be a part of this 10-day experience over and plays with one of the many children during over again,"—George Johnson Jr, assistant teacher for Joyland. camp meeting.

A delighted camper knocks down Pastor Claude Har- ris, youth ministries director, with one shot (see picture at the right) on Family Day.

"The whole 10-day experience at camp meeting was more than I would have ever imagined,"—Kimberly Carpenter, assistant teacher Pavilion platform participants. for the junior youth tent. 30 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Family life update ccording to family analysts, of all the ing to miserable in their relationships. couples participated. The next seminar is married couples existing today, 66 They are unable to discover formulas that scheduled for October 9-11 at Pine Forge. A percent, or two out of every three, would produce a satisfying and fulfilling The cost is $135 per couple. marriage relationship. The The Marriage Commitment Seminar, result is a crippling hope- which begins on Friday evening and ends lessness since they reject on Sunday noon with Holy Communion the idea of separation and and an agape feast, will cover topics such divorce. The good news is as God's Plan for Marriage, The Meaning that no marriage has to be of Love, Meeting Each Other's Needs, locked into a pit of hope- Expectations in Marriage, Male-Female lessness and misery. It is Differences, Myths Concerning Mar- also encouraging to note riage, Communication, Sexuality in Mar- that quite often the bones riage, Decision Making and Problem Solv- of contention, the sources ing and more. of conflict are relatively Couples are encouraged to share rel- minor and solvable through evant experiences that tell how they intentional effort on the handle specific concerns for the purpose couples' part or through of helping each other if and when they professional help. encounter similar situations. The couples Our marriages are too are also allowed ample time for one-on- important and too delicate one private discussions. for us to leave them to The following are participants' com- chance. Instead, they re- ments about the seminars referred to quire deliberate and con- above: "I am very glad we came. Our sistent nurturing and care. marriage will be better..." "We really We must seek and learn cre- needed this experience. It was a bless- ative ways to enrich and ing." "I was reluctant to attend, but I am strengthen our marriages. very glad we did. It was wonderful." There are many pro- John and Carolyn Wilt of SDA Mar- The various marriage seminars sponsored by the grams that are designed to family life department seek to save and improve riage Encounter conduct a very effective the quality in marital relationships. both save and improve the and popular program. They put new life quality of marital relation- into dying marriages and strengthen good, will end in legal divorce or permanent ships. Programs such as Marriage Encoun- successful marriages. They will be in our separation (the latter called "poor man's ter, Marriage Commitment Seminar and union Novmber 20-22 at the Holiday Inn divorce"). That is an appaling statistic that Marriage Maintenance are good examples. Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia. Do some- is expected to continue to hold true as we There is a cost that is both small and reason- thing good for your marriage and call (301) 680-6640 for more details. Other year-end events sponsored by our department are AEC's Men's Minis- Sixty-six percent, or two out of tries Prayer Breakfast/Meeting on Novem- ber 1 at Pine Forge and November 8 at every three, will end in legal di- Petersburg, Virginia. On December 4-6, AEC's Happy Sin- vorce or permanent separation. gles Getaway Retreat will be held at the enchanting Mt. Washington Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland. For more enter the new century. They will be linked able for participants, but it will yield great details, call (800) 830-0224, Ext. 227. to what is referred to as "serial monogamy" benefits for your marriage relationship. Ev- It is my sincere desire that we recognize or "terms marriage." Couples will decide ery married couple should consider attend- marriage as we believe God intends it to be on a pre-agreed number of years and then ing one of these programs every year or two. is seriously threatened by many destruc- end the marriage. All of this is contrary to The Allegheny East Conference Family tive forces. Let us then do all we can to what we believe God intended marriage to Life Department offers the Marriage Com- promote, strengthen and protect this won- be—that is, one man married to one woman mitment Seminar three times annually— derful institution. for the full length of their lives, enjoying a twice for the general membership and once DR. AMOS HOSTEN satisfying and fulfilling relationship. for our pastoral couples. On the weekend Director of Family Life Among couples that stay married are of April 3-5, 18 couples attended the mem- many whose experience range from oblig- bership event. On June 12-14, 10 pastoral

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A1604 Foster feted with LLU Minister's wives elect new officers Award

On Sunday, our anniversaries, birthdays, interests and Allegheny East's July 5, the Al- hobbies and the all-important E-mail ad- health ministries di- legheny East dress. How can we become one unless we rector, Gwendolyn Minister's know one another? Foster, was feted Wives Associa- The EXternal—the focus is service. twice during the tion elected the We are networking ideas of how to best year as the out- following offic- serve our communities to help lead them standing alumnus of ers for the 1998- to Jesus Christ. Some of us are already Loma Linda Uni- 2000 term: active tutors and participating in other versity in California. Brenda Hill, areas of community service in our home At this past June's commencement ser- Brenda Hill president; Ver- churches. We share ideas of what works in Gwendolyn Foster nee Stoddart, our area and try those things that could vice, she was given vice president; Sharon Williams, executive work in accordance with our churches and/ the prestigious 1998 Alumnus of the Year secretary; Tammy Thompson, recording or our personal ministries. Award. Loma Linda University President secretary; Diane Privette, treasurer; Bar- Some of us are working with the educa- B. Lyn Behrens presented the award after bara Harris, assistant treasurer; Audrey tion system to assist young people with making the following statement: Crider, music coordinator; Robin Black- problems not readily handled within the "The members of the president's com- well, chaplain; Dena Reeves, editor; Valerie confines of the school walls. mittee of Loma Linda University are well Hobson, assistant editor; Lilliam Banner, Whatever the service to meet the needs aware, Gwen, that through the years you program coordinator; Marjorie O'Mara, of our fellow human beings, we are taking have served the university with distinc- parliamentarian; Robin Blackwell, Balti- up the challenge as God opens doors. tion, devoting your career to the important more and Washington area leader; Marga- The Eternal—the focus is heaven. We, field of health education. In addition, they ret Richardson, Virginia area leader; like our husbands, are interested in the know of your many years of service on the Tammy Thompson, Delaware Valley area salvation of those in our individual commu- LLU Board of Trustees. We thank you for leader; Audrey Crider and Angela Legette, nities. There are some of us who are giving your unswerving Christian commitment Bay area leaders; and Valerie Hobson, Bible studies in our neighborhoods and in and for your joyous service to others... North Jersey area leader. the communities around our churches. "Your commitment to Loma Linda Uni- The purposes and goals of this organi- Some Bible studies are with our husbands, versity is appreciated by the faculty, staff zation revolve around the internal, the and some are studies we have with other and students, as well as those in the local, external and the eternal. ladies of our churches. We believe the Lord national and international community who The INternal—the focus is unity. Our is about to return for His people, and we know you. We're delighted to present this association is building towards unity. As desire to have as many people ready for His award to you. You wonderfully embody our Saviour prayed for all His followers, return as He allows us to win through the the characteristics we wish to attain in all "That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, power of the Holy Spirit. LLU graduates. Congratulations!" art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may And it's not all about the community. Earlier this past spring, Foster received be one in Us: that the world may believe Our families and their salvation is an inte- the 1998 B.A.L. L. (Black Alumni of Loma that Thou hast sent Me,"—John 17:21. gral part of our purposes and goals—our Linda) Award at the annual B.A.L.L. ban- One way we are unifying is under the families being those we've developed quet held in Los Angeles. power of prayer. We have a prayer calen- through marriage and those families we've In 1987, she received the Alumnus of dar on which every "first lady" has a day of inherited through the ministry. the Year Award from the school of public the year designated to her in which she is It is exciting to be a part of the revival health at LLU. the focus of prayer. Each day, a "first lady" that is taking place within our confer- Known to be a "work-aholic," Foster is knows that at least 79 fellow sisters in the ence and especially in the lives of the constantly on the go, trying to instill the ministry are lifting her name up to the shepherdesses. What a grand time to be principles of better health through healthy throne of mercy. It has already been ex- alive and in the work of such a wonderful lifestyles wherever she can. pressed by several ladies that on the day and gracious God. This past August, she concluded one of they were prayed for, they felt a special Maranatha! the largest "and most gratifying" Fitness sense of peace and power knowing their BRENDA HILL for Life Camp which included the largest President sisters were praying for them. number of non-Adventists in attendence. There are 80 active pastoral wives in Allegheny East, and we are dispersed in six areas. We want to get to know one another. Therefore, we have started the process of developing a pictorial directory. The directory provides not only our names and pictures, but also our children's names,

32 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 MOUNTAIN

Mountain View Conference 1400 Liberty Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 422-4581

What's 0, to be found faithful! I've been reading again from that wonderful "The dog has refused happening 24th chapter of Matthew. I guess all Adventists to make up with anyone have spent time in that chapter—and rightly so. and is seldom seen except around, Three familiar verses arrested my attention this at train time. After the train ountaino View morning. They impressed me so probably be- has departed, he crawls M cause of a story I recently read. I want to try to back under the station to share my deep feelings with you. How I wish we patiently await the next September 25-27 were sitting together in the shade of a big tree, one. Family Life Retreat where I could urge you to be found faithful and "The section foreman, Valley Vista Adventist Center Randy Murphy Huttonsville, West Virginia to pray personally with you. Now, on to the taking pity on the dog, tried President text and the story. to coax him to come into October 2-4 "Watch therefore: for ye know not what the section house to stay, but the dog refused to Women's Retreat hour your Lord doth come,"—verse 42. leave the spot where he last saw his master, and Valley Vista Adventist Center "But know this, that if the goodman of the the good-natured foreman for nearly three years house had known in what watch the thief has been bringing food to the station and leav- October 9 would come, he would have watched, and ing it for the dog. NET '98 begins would not have suffered his house to be broken "Last spring, when the weather warmed and up,"—verse 43. the chinook melted the heavy snow, a portion October 11-14 Columbia Union Teachers' "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an of the tracks was swept away, and the trains Convention hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh,"— had to be detoured over another line for a pe- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania verse 44. riod of 10 days. On one of these evenings, the If you're a passenger on the Great Northern foreman asked the agent what had ever become October 12, 10 a.m. train that passes through Fort Benton, Mon- of 'Old Shep,' as the dog had become known by Finance Committee tana, and see a shepherd dog pacing up and then. down the station platform, it may be just an- "`I don't know,' the agent replied. 'I haven't October 16-18 other dog to you, according to Ed Shields of seen him for several days. I suppose that he's Pathfinder Camporee Valley Vista Adventist Center Great Falls, a veteran Great Northern conduc- left.' tor, but to train men, it means a lot more. "The first train to reach Fort Benton after October 19, 10 a.m. "That dog has met every train for approx- the tracks had been repaired came in at night. Executive Committee imately three years," Shields said, recounting The station agent, preparing to meet the train, the story. "The dog is looking for his master— stepped out on the platform and, to his surprise, November 6-7 a man who came to Montana looking for relief found Old Shep was there." Youth Rally from a dreaded disease. Shields said the agent has tried to coax Old Valley Vista Adventist Center "The man took a job herding sheep. The Shep into the station, but the dog refuses to do most important thing a shepherd needs is a anything but crawl back into his den under the November 14 good dog. A sheepman gave him the dog—at station. NET '98 concludes that time a puppy—and loaned him an older Perhaps Shep is dreaming of the days he November 15, 10 a.m. dog to teach the young fellow to watch the spent with his master and the sheep and listen- Board of Education sheep during the day and round them up when ing for the whistle of the next train that may Parkersburg, West Virginia it came time to return to the camp. return his master to him. "The young dog soon learned to handle If the dumb brute, with no hope. of heaven November 22-24 sheep without the aid of the older dog, but as and no fear of hell, will be so loyal to its master, Ministers' In-service with time went on, disease took the life of the herder. how ought not we, the crown of God's creation, Frank Ottati The good-people of the community saw that the the redeemed, recreated ones, look for the glo- Valley Vista Adventist Center body was sent back to his old home in an east- rious return of our blessed Lord!—David Nygren ern state. The dog followed the body of his mas- in Revival Dynamite. MOUNTAIN VIEW ter to the Great Northern station of Fort Benton God gives us many examples in nature in and saw it loaded on the train. order to show us the way. Won't you check up HALLEN "This incident was soon forgotten by all ex- on your faithfulness quotient as I have done is published in the Visitor every other month cept the faithful dog, who has remained at the with mine today? 0, that we might be found by the Mountain View Conference. Presi- station, meeting every train—day and night— faithful! dent, Randy Murphy; Editor, Cheri Hawkins; in hopes that the next one will return his master See you in church ... faithfully watching and Communication Consultant: Randy Hall. to him. waiting.

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Scenes from Camp Meeting '98 What an awesome God we serve! Although Camp Meeting 1998 is history, it will not soon be forgotten by many. God's hand was evident from the beginning of the week to the very end. It all began with a torrential rain that caused high waters to flow in Becky's Creek, severely damaging the bridge at the entrance to Valley Vista. With no other way in, camp meeting attenders were unable to come onto the grounds. Many were discouraged and turned away, returning home. Others parked along the roadway and crossed the bridge on foot when the water receded. All the guest speakers and presenters arrived safely, and camp meeting proceeded as planned. By following the advice of our theme song—"If we work and march together, the church will triumph"—the church was tri- umphant, and all who attended were blessed. As the week progressed, word spread that camp meeting was going forward, and attendance increased. By the middle of the week, a temporary low-water bridge was constructed for vehicles to cross. Here are some highlights from the week. Above: "With Jesus in the family, happy, happy home .. ." Below: Miroslav Kis from Andrews University speaks on growing up under communism in Eastern Europe.

Above: Camp meeting attendees heard songs from a special quartet: Randall Murphy, confer. ence president; Kings- ley Whitsett, conference secretary; Rick Cutright, Buckhannon, West Vir- ginia, church pastor; and Mark Rem boldt, conference treasurer. Right: Danny Bobier takes a break.

Tom and Dee Coleman, with the help of their daughter, De- anna, provided a different sand sculpture each day for those go- Frontier missionaries Jennifer and David Dill ing to the main give a first-hand report on the Mien people pavilion. of Thailand while wearing native clothing.

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Mountain View news pvl His CHURCH The Beckley congregation has filled its sanctuary with people and is raising funds to build a new church. A recent report gave a tally of 25 children in attendance for the children's story alone. 1 111 Nit Brian Savage, former pastor in Cum- berland and Romney, has accepted a call V it to Manhattan, Kansas. The Franklin church added a new member, Josh VanMeter, through baptism at camp meeting. The Lewisburg community service center, under the direction of Kester Erskine, broke ground for a new structure to house the center and the Greenbriar Better Liv- ing Center. The new facility is located in Above: Carlos Pardeiro, KSBN-TV president, Ronceverte, West Virginia. and Steve Hamby, a Christian singing artist, More than 40 children attended Vaca- combine their musical talents during a Sab- tion Bible School at the Lewisburg church bath afternoon concert. Left: Pastor Bill Clark this summer. The theme was "Jesus Is My baptizes a student from the Miracle Meadows Friend." Children were kept busy with school in Salem, West Virginia. arts and crafts, Bible stories, games and more. The Moorefield church participated in its fifth Tri-county Fair this year in Peters- burg, West Virginia. Each year, members take blood pressures and hand out literature from the health van. Pastor Lauri Aho says that more than 200 people stop by the booth each year. In addition, the Moore- field congregation continues to give 30 Bi- ble studies. Congratulations to Marty and Randall Murphy, ABC manager and conference president, as they recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Above: Mmmm Is it time to eat yet? Below: Feryl Harris (left) interviews Julia Zarubina and During the summer months, Becky Sasha Bochkreva on the Mountain View Conference's sister church in Vladimir, Russia. Thompson, a Parkersburg church member, worked as help at the conference office. Becky is in the 11th grade this year. A new road and entrance have been created from the state bridge into Valley Vista Adventist Center allowing access in and out of the camp in all types of weather. Evangelistic outreach is strong within Mountain View. Mike Sady, conference evangelist, recently completed a series in Williamson, West Virginia, and is currently holding a series in Bluefield, West Virginia, with the Valley View church. Randall Murphy, conference president, recently completed a Bible-marking class in Pennsboro, West Virginia, with a strong Left: "Lucky" attendance. Kingsley Whitsett, conference James Jordan secretary, and Pastor Harold Wightman talks to the youth will conduct a prophecy crusade at the 9' about his unique Charleston, West Virginia, church Octo- ministry—mo- torcycling. Right: ber 16 through November 14. The series A favorite with title is "Countdown 2000." Eighteen con- many at Moun- gregations in Mountain View are now in- tain View camp volved in NET '98 program planning and meetings, Steve implementation. Darmody puts on a special concert during the last 35 Sabbath. M OUNTAIN VIEW \G

poorly in school, issues with real meaning "...Bright Gems for His Crown" to them. They only want reassurance from When was the last time you noticed the ventriloquist or a puppet. I'm basically a loving parent, a concerned church mem- children? You know, those beings with the Nintendo and Sega Genesis ignorant—by ber, a friend ... people who care enough to wiggly arms and legs and the chatterbox choice. Did I really have what it takes to spend a little time with them. mouths. Did you notice their eyes? Their take on this assignment, I wondered? Look around you. There are kids every- silken hair? Their soft skin? Or the freckles As the week unfolded and as I inter- where, and you have what it takes to make that gently dot their countenance? Perhaps acted with the children, I realized I do have a difference in the life of one or more of you pondered where all their energy comes what it takes. No, it wasn't wonderful sto- them. Do you find it hard to communicate from. Perhaps you were looking at behav- ries, superb object lessons or charades that with them? Start by asking a few questions iors ... or perhaps you weren't really seeing made me qualified—though like "What do you enjoy much at all. Just perhaps, you're one of all that helps to get their doing?" "Why do you en- that rare species who can tune out their in- attention. It wasn't my posi- joy that?" "Are you good at cessant encroachments into your space. tion as conference children's putting things together?" or It was my recent privilege to spend a ministries director. I doubt "Have you ever seen ... ?" It week as spiritual advisor for young chil- they even had a clue about won't be long before you'll dren attending summer camp. Each morn- what I do. No, I realized I wonder why you asked. But ing and evening, I was given a block of time had what it takes when little of course, you already know in which to encourage them to get better Albert came for a hug and the answer to that. It's be- acquainted with their Friend, Jesus. What the chance to show me the cause you want to be a posi- Seth Jackson is Feryl Har- little creature he discovered tive influence in the life of wisdom could I share that would make a ris's 16-month-old grandson. difference in their lives? How could I con- under a deck. When freckle- one of God's little people. vey His love to today's media-entrenched faced Heather asked if I'd tell a story while Oh, and after you've got a following, child? I'm not a magician, a gymnast, a the kids were hiding under the gym set to get some of your fellow church members escape the hot sun. I realized it when a little to help you out by starting something for boy asked if I'd pray that his daddy and the kids in your neighborhood. mommy would get along better and when FERYL HARRIS District-wide church Kris's sticky, Jello-crusted hand slipped Children's Ministries Director into mine as we trudged to the campfire. service held You see, what I learned from my week On Sabbath, May 30, youth from at camp was the same lesson Jesus tried to Mountain View Clarksburg, Fairmont and Grafton, West get His followers to understand when He Virginia, held their first district-wide said "Let the little children come to me." I Conference teaching staff church service at the Clarksburg Central can hear him saying, "It's alright, they just want some time." "I have a good story for Bluefield/Princeton (Valley View) Hills church. Children from beginner to Suzan Wilson, 1-8 youth classes participated in musical num- them." "It won't take long." bers, skits, instrumentals and readings. Ask children what worries them. They Buckhannon Bonnie Cutright, K-8 The service was followed by a fellowship won't say anything about electronic games, Charleston Darlene Whitsett, 1-4 luncheon. a lack of toys or the latest kid-friendly Marie Bartusek, 5-8 computer. Their concerns involve paren- ROBERTA BUNCH Cumberland (Willowbrook) Communication Leader tal problems, feeling unhappy and doing Vera Goff, K-8 Elkins (Highland Adventist School) Cheryl Jacko, K-8 School is open; drive with care Bobbi Blanzy, 9-11 Don Jacko, 9-11 Thank God for our church schools that and a desire to give them the very best; Robert Toms, 9-11 are in progress this year (see listing at the • Empowered by divine strength; right). Every one of these schools is a mir- • Enlightened by wisdom from His Fairmont (Adventist Christian) acle of God and is being used by Him to Word; JanElla Schnepp, 1-8 mold lives for eternity. We are most grate- • Supported by a strong chaise of Lewisburg Yonnie Michael, 1-8 ful for the dedication of faithful members faithful members; Miracle Meadows Heidi Waybright, 1-8 of these churches in supporting each "youth • Steered by conviction to follow di- evangelistic center." vinely given principles; Oakland (Mountaintop) You'll notice we have 11 schools this • Lighted by the Holy Spirit; and Suzette Cowgill, K-8 year, with the Miracle Meadows Elemen- • Dependable transportation to get us Parkersburg Junior Academy tary School coming on board as part of our from here on earth to there in heaven! Linda Lawinsky, 1-8 school system. We're pleased to announce Let's pray for each of our schools, that Janette Remboldt, 7-9 that schools at Elkins, Miracle Meadows they may not only strengthen our youth, to Connie Stewart, 7-9 and Parkersburg offer secondary educa- encourage them in their education and Julie Tenbrink, 9 tion as well. walk with Jesus, but to also be lighthouses Richwood Edrick Goad, 1-8 School is open, so do drive with care. in the communities to illuminate those Summersville Jo'an Boggess, K-4 By His grace, our schools are ordained of about us with His love and truth. Donna Nicholas, 5-8 the Lord to be ... KINGSLEY WHITSETT • Driven by our love for young people Superintendent of Schools Welch (Indian Creek) Deanna Fine, 1-8

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Blue Mountain Academy • 2363 Mountain Road • Hamburg, PA 19526 • (610) 562-2291

The BMA The place to be Blue Mountain Academy Communique When I first came to BMA, I was scared. is published What were people going to think of me? Who in the Visitor by would I sit with in the cafeteria? And the question Blue Mountain Academy; that worried me most was making friends. But Editor; everyone is so friendly and responsive that it's Kathleen Sutton, really easy to make friends. It also helps if you [email protected]; are involved in extra-curricular or other activities. Copy Editor, I especially enjoy the band. Louise Corbin; Another good thing about BMA is that it gives Student Photographer, Joanna Sutton, you a chance to grow closer to Christ. No one Layout and Design, laughs at you or picks on you if you pray over your Kathleen Sutton, meals or before going to bed, or if you have a Shelly Dinning; devotional every day. Other people are doing the Communication same thing. The summer here has been really fun, Consultant, working and getting to know the new dean, Amy George Johnson Jr. Moretta, who made working in the dorm lots of fun. I can't wait to see how my junior year goes! Linnie LeBrun, 2000

Coming Events BMA is a place where I can relax, be myself and actually stick to my studies. September 26 At times, it is like a second home, where Club Campouts I am welcomed and loved. It has really October 2-4 benefitted my spiritual and social life, BMA Leadership and I thank God for giving me a chance

October 5-10 to come here. FOCUS Week Albert Cheatham, 99

October 10 Public Performance

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I like the knowing that God is watch- The dean is really nice, and all the girls here are ing over me and how He answers prayer. very friendly. It's a very Christ-like school. I'm glad I appreciate the way God works through God gave me the opportunity to come. other people to help keep me here and to Shashana Wells, 02 show me what kind of God He is. Job Bunditwong, 99

I like BMA because it is a place guarded by the presence of God. Here you can make friends for eternity and build a strong foundation for a relationship with Jesus. Alexis Abrahamtes, 2000

I like being at Blue Mountain Acad- emy because it's a good school. It is a very good choice for education and fun. If you decide to come here, it is a good decision. Stephen Walker, 02

I am a four-year senior, and one of the main reasons I love BMA is that it is spiritually centered. Just about every day I can receive a blessing from either the staff or fellow students. I am a village student, so I don't know what it is like to live in the dorm. But I do know the bond that one can make here is one that can't BMA stuff be broken. If you come here, you will see for yourself that God is working through I like BMA because it is a Christian learning the staff and the students. environment. I also appreciate the friends I have Cassandra Matthews, 99 made. Amber Burton, 02

38 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 BMA communique

I have met a whole lot of good friends at BMA, and This is my first year at BMA, and I like I always enjoy talking to Mrs. Moretta about my day. it a lot. When I got here in June, it only Stephanie Hade, 02 took two days to get to know the summer students. I have good friends, and I can tell it is going to be a good school year. Allison Burton, 02

BMA is a good place for making friends. I have met some really nice people since I came here. I have also learned a lot academically and musically! Tiffany Renee Burton, 99

BMA allows you to learn social skills so that the rest of your life job interviews and just making friends will be a lot easier. A lot of people are coming in new, so it isn't as scary as you might think. And I really enjoy the Christian atmosphere. These are just some of the reasons I really like BMA. Joanna Sutton, 2000

When I first came here this past summer, I wasn't too thrilled. But as the school year progressed and I made new friends, I realized that life at BMA was not so bad after all. I thank God and my grandmother, Patricia Kelly, for allowing me to spend this part of my life in a Christian environment. Michele Harris, 99

ents talk I like BMA because all my friends are here, and there is a lot more to do here than What I like about BMA is all the friends and the at my old school Also, I like most of the faculty. Another thing I like about BMA is that classes, and we have some cool teachers. homeleave is a lot of fun! John McCauley, 01 Lorand Moldovan, 01

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Rosemarie Bechtel, B.S. Tom Buller, B.A. Mus. Cary Corbin, B.S. Shelly Dinning, B.S. John Edison, M.S. Nancy Edison, M.Mus. Music/Keyboard/Bell Mathematics, Science Band/Choir/Instrumental Mathematics/Science Business Education Computers/ Mathematics/Science Choir

Duane Ferguson, MEd. Teri Fowle, B.S. Dave Halbrook Peggy Hallman, B.S. Spencer Hannah, M.A. Adam Higgins Guidance Counselor, Asst. Girls' Dean, Asst. Boys' Dean, Success Coordinator, Vice Principal, Aviation Religion Spanish Industrial Arts Librarian, Art Photography

Karyl Kramer MEd. Sergio Manente, M.A. Barbara Mathias, B.A. Amy Moretta, B.S. Donna Rouse Doug Stewart, M. Ed. French/English Pastor, Religion English Girls' Dean, Spanish Home Economics History/English

A message from

Glenn Sutton our principal... Industrial Arts

What do you remember about the time you spent in school? Significant academic material you learned? Probably Stan Rouse, M.A. not. You probably remember more the people who taught you. Principal, Subject matter is important, but not nearly as important as who Government teaches and the others involved in the educational process. Seventh-day Adventist youth should be taught by Seventh-day Adventist Rhonda Wilson, B.S. educators who demonstrate in their lives what they want their students to become. Health Being a teacher is a huge responsibility. But by God's grace, those who are true to their calling demonstrate in their lives what God can do through them and remain firm in standing for right impact students in ways we will understand only in eternity. They need our prayers, our support and more Seventh-day Adventist youth in their schools!

Steve Wilson, B.S. Physical Education/Health/Religion 40 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Cilich the

Allegheny West Conference Newsletter

Women's Ministries pioneers "3-IN-1" leadership conference

egistrations were coming in abled persons are people also. They little by little as the day ap- are not someone with a contagious proached—the day that had illness that must be avoided." Some- been set aside for the Al- times we hear the statement, "they are legheny West Women's not normal." Joan asked, "What is MinistriesR 3-IN-1 Leadership Confer- normal? When you see someone dis- ence. This would be the first time the abled, what they do every day is nor- women's ministries, disabilities ministries mal tb them; they are just using what and minister's wives met together. they have differently." On March 29, women poured into the She encouraged us to persuade Ephesus church to register for this learn- our children to ask questions about ing and worshipping experience. Partici- the disabled. Bova said, "It is alright to means all the work that you do in your pants came from Indiana, Pennsylvania, use such words as run, walk, see or hear ministry, regardless of the number of Virginia, California and Ohio. because people are just people, even hours you contribute, may never cause Barbara Lewis, minister's wives spon- those who are disabled. They may look you to receive one word of praise and sor, invited Linda Dianne Crimes-Penick, different, talk different or even do things that is all right, because the praise be- a minister's wife and director of women's a bit different, but they're still just longs to God as we remain humble. ministries for the Pacific Union Confer- God's children." Joan has had a physi- The leadership styles play an impor- ence, to share with the minister's wives. cal disability since childhood and uses a tant part in how the leader leads. Some Her presentation titled "Just a Word wheelchair for mobility. lead from their own values and experi- from Our Sponsor" was taken from "I'm so glad I got to hear Joan. I ences. Others go for the maturity level Joshua 1:6-9 and emphasized three feel much better about disabled people of the followers. Still others use the situ- points: Be strong and of good courage, since attending this conference," said ation that is available because no one for the Lord is our strength. To do this, one attendee. way is acceptable to all. we must remain connected to the source, The leadership workshop was pre- Finally, the vision must come from and that is Christ Jesus. Secondly, our sented by Charlotte L. V. Thqnis, a God, and the leader will lead by the sponsor says to keep the Law, the Word minister's wife and director of women's spirit in getting what she wants and get- and meditate on it day and night. The and disabilities ministries for the Atlan- ting the followers to like it. Therefore, Word is power, profound, precise, profit- tic Union Conference. She is the author the leader must be creative and active. able, proven, perfect, practical, provoca- of Come Let Us Celebrate Together: There is nothing as worthless as a leader tive and precious just as His precious Reflections from the Eden Experience. who does not lead. promises. Finally, He gives a simple Charlotte's workshop was taken Allegheny West Conference Women's promise, "I will be with you wherever from the Leadership Training Series, the Ministries Director Donnis Allen was you go." This is true because He has a Success Kit.for Women—The Cross. elated with the affirmation from the plan for each of our lives. "Are You Ready for the Fire?" women as they attended the conference. Catherine Burks, Allegheny West Leadership is the process of influenc- Many shared personal comments. Conference disabilities ministries direc- ing an individual or group activities to- "The most wonderful and enjoyable tor, invited Joan Bova to present a work- ward goal setting and goal achievements. day I've spent in a long time. Everyone was shop on ministering to the disabled. Joan Christian leadership differs in that it is friendly, and the speakers were excellent." serves as the Southern Union disabilities understanding one's role as a representa- Lorraine Davidson ministries director and co-director of the tive of the One who died on the cross Dayton, Ohio Florida disabilities ministries team. and it is accepting the burden with joy "A very worthwhile conference, and Joan said, "The purpose of ministry to and acknowledging the success with hu- well attended. The speakers from the the disabled is to evangelize. We must mility. The word humility—you know three ministries helped me. Our seven- share this gospel with all people, and dis- what it means—being humble. It also hour drive was worth the trip." Margaret Finely Gary, Indiana VISITOR, September 15, 1998 41 fed iiezvz-. T6/tow

Guest Editorial NHS Sabotage hy is it that one Chris- other hand, James recognizes a duality, a Induction tian can begin a work separation within the same entity, the mind. n February 21, five students i.e. literature work, James implies that being DOUBLE- were inducted into the Na- prison ministry, Sabbath MINDED is an incubator for self-defeat- tional Honor Society. school superintendent, ing, self-sabotaging behavior. In the O The program started with Regis- Welder, family life leader, teacher, head dea- second Christian's case, consciously he or con or simply set out to improve family she does all the right things ... to the let- trar Sari Butler giving the welcome life, embark on a personal growth pro- ter. Subconsciously, because of some old, and Business Manager David Kijak gram of some other soul-winning endeavor negative beliefs he or she picked up some- giving the invocation. Lisa Robinson and have his or her endeavor become a where in life, a part of him is set up to introduced the guest speaker, Mar- huge success in almost no time at all? Why fail. Because his or her mind is not in wood Hallet, who spoke about ide- is it that this Christian can offer this thriv- agreement, the thinking is not clear, and als and idealism. After that, Isaac ing idea to another Christian, who has the he or she finds himself or herself unable White and his mother Patricia, per- same apparent resources, enthusiasm and to stop such things as making the wrong formed a guitar duet written by hard-working characteristics as the first, choices, not taking adequate precaution Isaac's brother, Jon. Next, the offic- only to have that same work lag behind? and/or getting involved with or listening ers lit symbolic candles while ex- What is it that gives one person the Midas to the wrong ones. pressing the NHS criteria of touch and gives another person the seem- One may doubt this reality, but it is a leadership, scholarship, service and ing kiss of something else? proven fact that the subconscious mind character. Eva Ryckman took the My friends, the answer may surprise you. makes up 85 percent of our mental power. offering, and then Melinda Mason It is not only hard work, enthusiasm, mon- Oh my friends, truly, truly the mind is a ter- led out in the pledge and handed etary resources, the right connections etc... rible thing to waste. It is the temple of the our certificates to all of the new in- Holy Ghost, a sanctuary that must be etc...etc. that make or break our ventures. ductees. Finally, a few announce- Granted, these things are very important and cleansed. And only God, "kar-dee-og-noce- ments were made, and closing are necessary components for success: how- tace,"... the discerner of the thoughts and ever, there is a tremendously important fac- intents therein can perform this task success- prayer was spoken. A short recep- tor that most people overlook ... an essential fully. (1 Corinthians 3:17, Hebrews 4:12). tion followed in the cafeteria for aspect missed because it is hidden where Until the second Christian's underlying, NHS members and their families. most people fail to probe. contradicting beliefs about his or her un- NHS would like to welcome Many believe that a combination of dertaking and success capabilities are • Anna Dengel, Julia Dickerson, preparation, enthusiasm and hard work somehow changed, those old seemingly • Ashley Jordan, Natasha Lambert should guarantee success. This may be if forgotten beliefs continue to operate on • and Jenny Shobe. Congratulations! one is clear on all levels. automatic pilot. The Great Preacher as- RACHEL MASLOWSKI What's meant here is that there is a serted that, "...as a man thinkest, so is • state of congruency within the person's he." And that applies to women, too! So, conscious mind and the subconscious or here we are with the second Christian • unconscious mind with what one wants to puzzled, not able to grasp his or her failure accomplish. The individual in this state and its causes. Another thing is that this A double ble has elevated from mere wishing and want- individual can project his or her failure to ing to a determined willingness. The differ- unconnected circumstances onto others he Bethel church in Staunton, ence between the two Christians such as i.e. church members, money, com- Virginia, was blessed in the mentioned earlier is that the first is single- munity never having a clue that it has been minded about his or her undertaking while with him or her all the time. Only through Tmonth of May with two key the second is unknowingly DOUBLE- fasting, prayer and some form of interven- programs, A Door of Hope and the MINDED about his or hers. tion, i.e. counseling which focuses on per- Spring Week of Prayer. Read what the apostle James has to say sonal growth, will this second Christian, A Door of Hope was sponsored about this state of mind in James 1:7 and 8. and all Christians who are thus prohibited, by the Bethel church health and tem- It reads, "For let not that man suppose that rise above those things that so easily beset. perance department. The guest he will receive anything from the Lord; he My friends, so much importance is speaker was Rena Majors, R.N., of is a double-minded man, unstable in all his given to outside circumstances that we "A Door of Hope" Ministries. The ways." James here is dealing with the issue fail to look inside ourselves to find out meetings were held May 15 and 16. of neglecting to exercise faith, but the text what makes us tick. Testimony after testi- "A Door of Hope" Ministries is a implies that in whatever venture, this state mony attest to the reality that by doing team of women who are in the pro- of mind results in failure. James carries the this, we learn how to maximize ourselves cess of healing from the pain of concept of interdependence a step further for the better and to become empowering. abuse. Through much prayer and than the apostle Paul. Paul implies, in Ro- Knowing that we are single-minded, both study, God is taking them through a mans 7:18-23, that conflict between the consciously and subconsciously in what- Bible-based program of recovery. mind and the brain renders failure. He ac- ever we wish, want and are willing to They desire to share their strength, knowledges two distinct entities. On the accomplish truly opens the windows of heaven to our full potential. FRANK MEDLEY 42 Danville, Virginia VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Catch the7 Nomination ,61/OW President's Fund for Cultural Diversity

ary Lou Williams is a cruits many more. Consider- member of an Afri- ation is being given to a sec- can-American congre- ond Sunday to allow more gation of the Seventh- volunteers the opportunity day Adventist Church. to serve. The December din- MAs an active Red Cross disaster volun- ner served meals to more teer, she began to seek ways to involve than 400 people. her church as well as the black commu- Not one to rest on her nity in the chapter. She began by offer- laurels, Mary Lou became a ing disaster and health classes at her health and safety instructor church. Since the Red Cross has a na- to allow her to provide more tional statement of understanding, she courses to inner-city first emphasized mass cars. (She is a churches. She felt many who disaster instructor, as well as a special- needed this training would Mary Lou Wi!Hams, left, with Elizabeth Dole and Mar- ist in DSHR.) be willing to take courses if tha William s. Mary Lou saw a need in the commu- offered in more familiar settings than nity for free Sunday meals as few other the chapter. meal sites offered them on Sunday. Mary Lou also saw the youth group Since her church members were avail- at her church as potential volunteers. A rich able on Sundays and needed a way to Mary Lou began to bring some of keep their mass care skills current, she those youths to serve at the Sunday suggested they be involved with a din- meals. They have now joined as volun- ner. She also felt this would be a great teers and have taken health and safety blessing way to "get them into the chapter." courses. Since they are also trained in he members of the Omaha Therefore, the Red Cross, using the disaster response, these youth are now Sharon church were richly church members, began offering a organizing a community youth disaster Tblessed as they celebrated with community dinner one Sunday each team and setting up Red Cross pro- Dr. Rupert Bushner Jr. Bushner, senior month. This program has now brought grams at inner-city community centers. pastor of the Bethel church in Cleve- in many new active minority volun- In her spare time, Mary Lou is a land, Ohio, is a man empowered by the teers, and each month Mary Lou remember of the state logistics commit- Word of God. He takes very seriously tee, as well as the chapter disaster and the challenge laid before him by Christ. volunteer committee. Pastor Bushner talks to the youth of With Mary Lou's help, our chapter the church in their language. He is has become an open and welcoming gifted at teaching and reaching young ing at Bethel place to the area. Her programming people. ideas have opened our doors to many Bushner has traveled internationally hope, experience and the wonderful minority volunteers who now serve in to such places as Africa, New Zealand freedom they have experienced all Red Cross services. She has re- and the Caribbean, conducting evange- when healing in the Master's hand. cruited many Red Cross youths as vol- lism meetings, workshops, seminars, Their hope is that as hurting ones unteers and through these youths make etc. He uses his idea of empowerment understand God's gentle plan of many more children aware of Red to unlock individuals' potential spiri- healing, they will take the coura- Cross services. She is well deserving of tual gifts. geous step of walking through the this award. Bushner received his bachelor of opened "Door of Hope." Mary Lou is supervised in disaster arts degree in theology from Oakwood Pastor Melvin Hayden of the services by Anita Maloney, director of College, his master's of divinity degree Pisgah church in Washington, D.C., emergency services, at (330) 535-6136, from Andrews University and his doc- taught from God's Word for the week Extenion 222. torate of ministry degree from United of May 24 through 30. He pulled The nominator is Deb Lancaster, Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. back the veil that separates the world director of volunteer services, at (330) He is married to the former Jo Ann we live in from the spiritual reality of 535-6136, Extension 283. King. They have three fine sons, Ruper Christ's presence in our everyday lives III, Ronald Herbert and Reginald and His second coming. Dionne. Dr. Bushner is in the process THOMAS JOHNSON of writing his first book. Communication Leader GORDON SIMS Communication Leader

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Burden speaks for Attention church communication spring week of prayer Leaders: Send your items of he youth week of prayer began March LOOKING UNTO JESUS interest for Catch the T22. The theme was "Looking Unto Jesus" and Vision to the address what a hit it was! Donald Burden was the guest speaker listed in the bottom for the week. The young people were in left-hand corner! attendance each night to hear the wonderful word of God. Burden illustrated his points in such a way that it left our youth and adults Pastor Donald Burden of the Park Street church in talking and sharing what Toledo, Ohio. was seen and heard. Burden's topics for the week were very inspiring. He let the youth know that when God calls us to service, He also equips us with the word and means to do His will. "Going Burden let the youth know that they are special to God, and God wants to save them in His kingdom. The youth Home were admonished to secure a place in God's eternal kingdom. Many of the youth rededicated their with lives to the Lord. We want to thank Edward Brown for the special care and attention given Jesus" to our young people. We also want to Laura Latey Jones speaks at the Hillcrest Avenue thank him for inviting such a dynamic church in Dayton, Ohio. speaker for our youth. n April 25, at the CLAUDIA THORNTON Hillcrest Avenue Communication Leader 0 church in Dayton, Ohio, Laura "Go out and teach others about Christ." Latey Jones chose this title for her dis- Laura, age 10, already realizes that course during this year's first Youth Day. "Nothing is too hard for the Lord." She Laura took a stand for Christ when is an honor roll student who attends the Adventist youth director, Lenessa Spring Valley Academy, Centerville, Boddie, asked for a volunteer to be the Ohio. She is a soloist, a member of the speaker for this special day. Moreover, youth choir—Young Witnesses for Ceti the Laura submitted her will to God and Christ and a Pathfinder. Her parents, • focused everyone under the sound of her Anthony and Dana Reeves, are very sup- ai/CVA voice through the following texts: John portive of her Christian goals and aspira- 14:1-3; Matthew 24:4-8, 30-31; Luke tions. She is also highly esteemed by her is produced by the Allegheny West 21:27-28. She accented these points: church family. God verily blessed this Conference publishing department— 1. Start to have a close or closer rela- young messenger with an old message R. C. Lewis, Communication Director tionship with God. about our commission to share the good Tamara Michalenko Terry, Communication Consultant 2. Read your Bible. news about our opportunity to go home 3. Minister to those who don't know to live with Jesus forever and ever. Allegheny West Conference Christ. RAYMOND H. LASSITER 1339 East Broad Street 4. Let the Lord work through you. Communication Leader Columbus, Ohio 43205 She later challenged the congregation (614) 252-5271 at large and the youth principally —

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OHIO CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER vo From past to present Stillwater brings up a new generation

and relocate the congregation stone-laying ceremonies. At in north Dayton. In June of this time, the new cornerstone 1992, property was pur- and the old cornerstone from chased at the corner of the Far Hills church were laid. Stonequarry and North Dixie Members from the former Far roads in Vandalia. This new Hills church assisted in lay- church will be known as the ing the old cornerstone. Dur- Stillwater Seventh-day ing the open house, leaders of Adventist Church. various ministries of the Construction of the new Stillwater church shared their building began in May of 1997 visions concerning these min- and has progressed to the istries, and tours were con- point of being completely en- ducted throughout the building. closed. On March 21, 1998, a KEN AND JEWELL CRAWFORD The children of the Stillwater church assisted in laying the prayer vigil was held in the Stillwater Church Members new cornerstone. new facility. In small groups, elders led n 1892, Mrs. Berry, a Bible worker, church members began giving Bible studies to her throughout the build- Small groups prayed for specific 1friends and neighbors in the Dayton ing, and each group area. As a result of her efforts, the First prayed for the specific areas and ministries. Seventh-day Adventist Church of Day- area and the minis- ton was organized in 1895. They met in tries that would be various homes and a Jewish synagogue conducted there. Mem- until a new building was erected on the bers were also asked to corner of Pleasant and Hedges streets. choose specific areas of The congregation soon outgrew this the church and sign a facility and purchased a building on the prayer commitment card corner of Superior and Ferguson avenues to pray daily for that area in 1920, to which they added a two- of the church. room school. Growth continued, and On July 19, a pre- soon another facility was needed. This view open house was time, they built at Far Hills and Park held to introduce the avenues in Oakwood, Ohio. Built in church to the local com- 1952 and known as the Far Hills Sev- munity. Ohio Confer- enth-day Adventist Church, it became ence President Raj the "mother church" for three other Day- Attiken, Vice Mayor of ton area churches--Kettering, Beaver- Vandalia Arlene Styzer Members of the original Far Hills church were present to creek and Centerville. and Stillwater Church help in the laying of the old cornerstone. They are (from On November 12, 1989, the congre- Pastor Dave Hutman of- left to right) Thayla Mercer, Peggy Peebles, Mike Peebles, Matthew Hutman, Greg Hutman, Dean Johnson, Trudy gation voted to sell the Far Hills facility ficiated the corner- Johnson and Charlotte Brademeyer.

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MISSION 01110 Stillwater couples retreat

On the weekend of May 15-17, 23 Edgewater couples from the Stillwater church in Resort in Dayton and surrounding areas packed Gatlinburg, up their bags and headed south. South and the week- to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, that is, as end was filled they participated in the fourth annual with praise couples retreat. music, great Nancy Hutman, Pastor Dave's wife, food and skits. shared the story of how it all got started. The guest About four years ago, Nancy and Pastor speakers this Dave went to Gatlinburg for a mini get- year were Al away. They needed time to slow down, and Betty walk closer with God and reacquaint Brendel. They themselves emotionally and spiritually. provided The Smokey Mountains were beauti- guidance for ful—it was spring, and everything was the couples as new. Thinking it would be a great bless- they shared ing for other couples from the church to stories and in- Twenty-three couples participated in the couple's retreat held in share this experience, they took the idea sights from Galtinburg, Tennessee. to the family ministry council. their 50-plus Each year, the retreat keeps growing, years of marriage. Sabbath was spent one renewed their marriage vows at the and the Stillwater couples keep coming outdoors in the Great Smokey Moun- Little Log Wedding Chapel. back. The couples stayed at the tains, and on Saturday evening, every- JEWELL CRAWFORD

New Vice Principal at SVA

Spring Valley welcomes Nick her own catering service, Tricia's Deli- Minder as vice-principal for the cious Dishes. Nick spent most of his 1998-99 school year. Coming growing-up years in California. His from Madison, Tennessee, the schooling was at Mountain View Acad- Minder family includes wife emy, Southern Adventist University and Tricia and three children: Nicho- Loma Linda University, where he ob- las, age 16, a sophomore at SVA; tained a master of arts degree. Besides Darren, age 15 1/2, a sophomore experience as a teacher and principal, at SVA; and Jenni, age 12, in the Minder has computer skills and enjoys sixth grade at SVA. Tricia was carpentry. He assumed duties at Spring born and raised in Mount Valley Academy in June and has already Vernon, Ohio, where her par- been out recruiting for the school. ents still live. Tricia is a regis- Nick and Tricia Minder tered nurse working in home health care and has developed

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; (740) 397-4665. President, Raj Attiken; Editor, Bette Toscano; Communication Consultant, George Johnson Jr.

46 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 MISSION OHIO Reflections Camp Mohaven highlights

6:30 a.m: Your body jolts as your Your heart fills with joy as you listen to have long pants and tennis shoes on alarm buzzes in your ear. You hit snooze. the children praising God with their because we will be walking up to the The next time you open your eyes, it's little voices. One by one, the campers horse barn for rodeo night. Does every- 6:55; just enough time to throw on some are dismissed to their morning activi- one have bug spray on?" sweats and a baseball cap as you run to Rodeo Night is one of the campers' the lodge porch for staff worship. Whew! favorite evening programs. Supper is You made it on time. With your best served "chuck wagon" style, and there morning voice, you join in a chorus of are plenty of fun activities for the kids "Rise up in the Morning." After worship to choose from. They can win prizes at and general announcements, you're be- the dart throw or apple dunk, get their ginning to feel more awake and alive as faces painted, participate in the horse you watch the sun come up behind the relay or even go on a hayride. To trees and glisten on the pool. complete this exciting evening, the You race back to your cabin to see if campers are entertained by the horse your campers are awake. Nope! Still barn staff and the "two hillbillies in a dozing — "Good morning, girls! Time to truck" skit, along with the newly con- rise and shine!" By 7:50, the girls are structed Wild-West town. After the reviewing their morning watch text for campfire songs and worship thoughts, personal inspection at line call. All too Teen campers Rochelle Davis, Christina it's time to say "good night," and head soon, you hear the whistle blow. "Line Davis and Rose Carey practice cake back to the cabin. call already? I'm still tying my shoes!" decorating in the Camp Mohaven Faces are washed, teeth are brushed, you hear them say. "Hurry, girls" as Lodge. Each class member practiced and pajamas are on. Through the glow on cardboard, then graduated to cup you run to the flagpole, trailing eight cakes and a large cake in the shape of of eight little flashlights, you remember little girls. After three whistle blows, their choice. the events of the day and the new attention and "All present and ac- friendships that we made. After prayers counted for, ma'am" you finally get to ties. "Goodbye! Have fun! Now where and hugs, final "good nights" are said, fill your growling stomachs with french do you go when you get back from and lights go out. toast and linkettes. canoeing?" After teaching your two Finally, you make it to camp council. morning classes, you head back to your continued on page 50 A smile crosses your face as you look cabin, hoping that your girls made it down at the rows of smiling campers. back safely. You find them laughing Then you realize that this is why you and joking, all dripping wet, telling you decided to work at Camp Mohaven. about how their canoe tipped over in the Mohican River. Ten minutes and eight dry outfits later, you again rush to line call for lunch. All that paddling sure does work up an appetite! It's a good thing that rest period comes after lunch because you are exhausted. All too soon, it's time to get ready for the two afternoon activities. Each camper is going to a different activity: mountain biking, cake decorating, swimming, canoeing, horse- back riding, basketball and gymnastics. Crafts, swimming, recreation and the The mountain lore class exposed camp store are all options at free time. campers to a variety of experiences Some campers join in a game of volley- including archery, identifying wild The newly constructed western village, ball, soccer or football. edible plants and candle making. Wax known as Flatbottom, was the setting melted over a campfire provided Zach for the western evening program, After supper, you again find yourself Hatch, Luke Wickline, Jessica McMillian complete with a deputy, marshmallow rounding up your girls to prepare for and Rachel Braun until the material for roasting, hillbillies and hayrides. the evening program. "Make sure you candle dipping.

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 47 MISSION OHIO Reflections continued... 10:00 p.m.: While drifting off to sleep you send a silent prayer of thanks to God. Thanks for the sunshine, good times and especially for the eight special little girls who were sent to Camp Mohaven to be in your cabin. What a blessing they are! DAWN SHAFER She is a 22-year-old senior at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. She will graduate in May of 1999 with a B.S. in elementary education and a minor in fine arts. Dawn was a camp counselor this past summer at Ben Lucas and Rachel Komorowski assist The corral is always a popular place campers Christina Roberts and Jessica Camp Mohaven. during camp. After early summer debris Lee in the gym. was cleared from the trails, all became accessible for fun riding.

Children's ministries in Ohio Finding creative, challenging ways to team encourages incorporating the child teach our children about Jesus is the focus into the life of the local church through of children's ministries in Ohio. Consist- adult mentoring programs and outreach ing of a volunteer team co-ordinated by activities. Caroline Lesko, together with associates In recent months, this team has pre- Karen Hall from Delaware, Ida Faber sented seminars and resources for lead- from Cortland and Linda Lawinsky from ers in the Canton, Abundant Life and Marietta, this ambitious team goes into Elyria churches. They assisted the To- local churches at the pastor's request to ledo church in March with children's conduct seminars, do one-on-one train- programs for the Heritage Convocation ing and provide resources in all aspects of and participated in the investiture of the children's ministry. Children's ministries Dayton Area Adventurers. They were is much more than just Sabbath school. It also responsible for the young children's Event-4, encompasses all areas of ministry to chil- programs for camp meeting. dren including VBS, Neighborhood Bible CAROLINE LESKO ► September 2li-27 Clubs, Adventurers, children's Hispanic Rally choirs, prayer meetings and evan- Camp Mohaven gelistic meetings for children and more. The children's ministries ► September 27 Ohio Conference Lay Advisory Meeting

October 2-4 Pathfinder Camporee The dedication of children's leaders on the opening night of October 9 camp meeting. NET '98 begins

► October 16-IS Women's Retreat Deer Creek Resort and Caroline Lesko meets with children's leaders Conference Center during camp meeting.

48 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Living a "Christ-centered life" at Camp Meeting '98

Those who attended the 1998 camp meeting enjoyed singing, baptisms, seminars, fellowship and just taking a break from everyday life. Here are some pictures taken during camp meeting that show glimpses of living a "Christ- centered life."

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EDITORIAL

"One came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" (Matthew 19:16 ASV). Many Christians feel they are providing a good answer to this question when they return their tithes and offerings. No one would argue that returning tithes and offerings is a good thing. But does doing so provide the assur- ance of eternal life? Notice the question of this seeker of eternal life was "What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" If you were asked the question, "Does returning tithes and offerings result in your having eternal life?" you would probably answer "No." Most of you would say being a faithful steward does not guarantee eternal life. However, many feel, consciously or unconsciously, that returning their tithes and offerings in some way contributes to their receiving eternal life. The question we need to ask ourselves is: "What is our motivation for What good thing shall I do? our stewardship?" Jesus' response to the young man's question may help us with our reflection on the motivation for our stewardship. Jesus said, "If thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments" (Matthew 19:1 7, ASV). It is obvious that returning our tithes and offerings is not part of the commandments. So the motivation for stewardship should never be to attain eternal life nor as an obligation to keep God's commandments. The final question, "What lack I yet?" and Jesus' answer lead us to the conclusion that the motive in giving is more important than the gift. Someone has said that the manner in giving is worth more than the gift. The Scriptures show that the only gift that has any value to God is the gift that comes from a grateful and cheerful heart. LEROY FINCK Stewardship Director

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hush tell over the room as she lifted the blue felt sack from the table. made priceless by the cleansing blood Reaching in, she slowly removed its secret prize. From where I sat, all of Jesus. That's how God knows me. I could see was a shiny pink and beige object about the size of a foot- That's how He knows you. Young, old, ball. "Well, that's very ... nice," I thought. "A shiny pink and beige... thing." new believer or mature, man or Oohs and ahhs died down, and the woman, "red and yellow, black and Searching for shiny spots heads in front of me bobbed back white," that's how He knows all of us. and forth. I finally saw the prize; and what a pearl lit was. A King Conch shell. * * * The most beautiful shell I had ever seen. One hundred and eight women saw "I've learned something else as that shell in March as we gathered for the annual Spring Women's Retreat. well, Lord." Women looking for the pearl of great price. Sally Streib, our speaker, began to "What's that, Roseann?" tell the story behind this shell and what it looked like before "No matter how bright my shell is it was cleaned up. A mess! I listened as well as I on the outside, until it's filled with could, but my eyes kept returning to the Your Holy Spirit, it's just an empty shell, and my mind began to shell. Dead." wander (sorry, Sally). "Very good. Another shiny spot for We've heard the you, Roseann. Good work. Keep parable of the pearl of searching. There's more to find." great price many times. "But Lord, I need better under- Replaying that meeting standing..." in my head many times has "I will never leave you, nor..." given Jesus an opportunity to teach me lessons I don't normally hear in Scripture about "'Many daughters have done well, this parable. Often, as I've searched the Bible, praying for God's leading in various areas of my life—wife, mother, But you excel them all: daughter, friend—I've come away feeling inadequate, unworthy, unfulfilled, frustrated with myself. But my mind Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, keeps returning to the beautiful shell and all those women singing, laughing, crying and praying TO- GETHER. Even now, I can hear myself thinking, "Now But a women who fears the Lord, she that's a treasure, Lord." Startled, I hear a voice inside me. "Yes, it is a treasure. The women who sat in that room, ALL of them, are MY shall be praised,"—Proverbs 31 :2 9-30. precious treasures. And so are you, Roseann. My pearl of great price. My shiny King Conch shell. I love you and I think you're beauti- "...forsake you, saith the Lord,' I ful. All of you." know that one." "Oh, Lord, it's You. But Lord, if You created me beautiful and shiny, in "I know you do. It's one of your warm hues of pink and beige like this incredible shell, then shiny spots." why do I feel like the shell Sally first pulled out of "Thank you, Father." the sea—A MESS?!" "You're very welcome." "Oh, I see some sparkling places And I feel His smile. already. On every woman here." ROSEANN METRINKO Women's Ministries Director "You do?" "Absolutely," I feel His smile. "Than why do we... do I feel so...?" My eyes fill with tears. "Feelings can be deceptive, my little pearl. They've been distorted by cen- tunes of Correction: sin. What I know about you and your sisters is The captions for photos for the story written down. Find it..." "The Horses are coming" in the May The weekend closed, and I opened my Bible. Search- 15 Dateline NI should have listed ing for pearls, I found Eve making bad choices, Sarah's Crystal Lopez in the top photo and disbelief and Rahab lying. Not very encouraging. But I also dis- Elizabeth Rodriguez in the lower covered Esther's bravery, Deborah's leadership, Dorcas' gen- photo. Sorry, ladies. erosity, Lydia's industry and finally the Bride of Christ, His church draped in a white robe, brilliant in its purity. All pearls with a lesson for me,

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Campers experience a "Chr

Anyone see Zacchaeus up there? Several campers pose for a Picture in one of the many shady trees on the academy campus.

Slice it up! Phillip Samaan, one of the week's featured speakers, serves up watermelon during Sabbath lunch.

What's up? Teens congregate on the hill next to the GSA girl's dormitory.

"Down by the riverside." A few campers (above) cool off in the GSA creek while the youth (right) get settled for a Sabbath afternoon program.

Hungry? This group (left) had the right idea and put all their food together, making a feast fit for royalty. Right: A harpist with the New England Youth Ensemble from Columbia Union College accompanies the group during Sabbath morning's worship service. New Jersey's Camp

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it-centered life" at

Right: "Sing I losanna to the King!" The Tranquilty Camp Meeting Choir offers special music during the worship hour.

"Mmm, mmm, good!" Sabbath lunch (left) on the lawn is always a special time for friends and family, and dessert (right) is a tasty conclusion. And of course, don't forget "free" time (below) after a delicious meal and before afternoon programs!

Above left: Hang on! President Chow makes sure Elder Samaan gets to the meeting on time! Above: Say cheese! This large Indonesian group enjoyed the weekend programs. Right: Testimonies and baptisms were a part of camp meeting with some joining the church during the second Sabbath's afternoon service. Left: The grass lot by the academy gym was full for Sabbath worship. fleeting 1998!

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 Bridgeton appreciates dedicated member

ouglas Morris was the recipient variety of of a certificate of appreciation projects at during a luncheon held in his the church honor on June 6 at the Bridge- for more Dton English church. Morris has been than 40 a dedicated worker for the Lord in years. the Bridgeton church for more than Morris 40 years and, at the luncheon, grate- was also ful members had the opportunity to dedicated say "thanks." to Chris- Morris turned 80 years old in April tian edu- and was employed as a carpenter un- cation. He til his retirement in 1983. He was was a baptized on March 23, 1957, and or- school dained as an elder in 1964. He helped board build the Bridgeton First Adventist member church, along with other faithful for many members of the congregation who do- Long-time Bridgeton member Douglas Morris (center) is presented a years and nated their time and skills.The church certificate of appreciation for more than 40 years of dedication to the has do- church by Pastor Bob Hoyt (left) and Head Elder Bill Tomlinson. was completed in 1960. nated his As well as being a dedicated and istries leader, religious liberty leader, time and service to the Bridgeton faithful member of the Bridgeton adult Sabbath school teacher, greeter Cohansey Adventist School. church, Morris has held numerous po- and church board member. Morris has CLAIRE (CEILY) MORRILL Bridgeton Church sitions, including elder, personal min- also donated his time and skills to a

Conversation, anyone? 7bms River member gives and receives during trip to Russia.

enneth Varga Jr. has recently chuckle: "It's amazing what one returned from Russia, where he can say in conversational En- spent one year teaching con- glish." If anyone is interested in versational English to Russian obtaining more information about Kstudents. He lived in a small apart- the program in which Ken par- ment, shopped in the local markets ticipated, contact him at the Sev- and street stalls, walked the streets enth-day Adventist Church, 626 and rode the beautiful subways with Dave Marion Road, Toms River, his new friends. NJ 08753. Our church was fortunate that Ken DOROTHEA B. LILLIE Communication Leader kept his camera close at hand and took wonderful pictures, which he shared with our congregation. He showed us parts of life in Russia not usually photographed by the professionals: street stalls, gypsies and gar- Ken Varga, who spent one year in dens in the winter, to name a few. Russia teaching conversational Ken also brought back various trin- English, recently returned from his kets and articles of clothing, including trip with an enriched uniforms. The nicest of his "bring understanding of life in another backs" is a lovely young lady named country, wonderful "real-life" Anya Arshinova. We wish her well photographs and new friend Anya Arshinova. wherever her future takes her. Ken was not permitted to teach re- 04 1 0 i I igion, but he said with a 54 N VISITOR, September 15, 1998

WIPP-ENING AT

nastic mats for the gymnastic team. We The annual ball game was or- GSA alumni reunite! I hope to carry on this new tradition, and ganized by Davi winyar, GSA physi- Garden State Academy (formerly next year's project, which was voted Plainfield Academy) alumni came to re- in the alumni business meeting, is to unite with each other on May 2. It was update all the computers in the com- a totally awesome day for all the puter lab to the Windows 95 pro- alumni who attended, but especially for gram for the 1998-99 school year. the honor classes! The alumni came Former Principal James Clizbe from nearby—Connecticut, Pennsylva- gave the sermon entitled "Hold nia, Greater New York and New Jer- On!" He took us back to the '70s at sey—or traveled across the country to GSA with laughs and tears, as well attend their reunion. Other states and as touching our hearts with God's places represented included California, amazing love for us all. "Never Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, give up, hold on" was used in his Michigan, Florida, Ontario, Canada, illustrations of life here on earth. Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Min- His text was I John 3:18—"Little Thirty-five classmates from the Class of 1978, the largest nesota, North Carolina upstate New children, let us not love in word or group at Alumni Day, were reunited! York and Rhode Island. speech but in deed and in truth." The day began with Sabbath school After a delicious potluck organized cal education and gymnastics coach. as Anne by Ursula Cook, Class of '83, the The GSA alumni team was Stocker- alumni classes met together for class coached by Eugene Cook, During the alumni Goorhuis, pictures, looking at old yearbooks, vis- Class of '76, who had a business meeting held at alumni iting and getting reacquainted. The af- great team this year! We GSA this past spring, ternoon musical concert in the campus almost triumphed but the president, the alumni association welcomed chapel included the GSA Choir, di- GSA Hawks (student team), voted in its new officers alumni, rected by Bruce O'Neil; the "Voices In coached by Mr. Hazelton, for the 1998-99 school families and Praise" Choir, directed by Steve won by a couple of points! year. These officers are: friends. The Darrell, Class of '98; a piano duet by We'll try again next year! special fea- Jody Whitesell-Guerrieri and Ruthanne "Roll Call" is always an President Anne Stocker- ture was a Sauder-Leeper, Class of '78; and the exciting time as you see Goorhuis, Class of play and Tranquility Church Choir, directed by alumni stand to be counted, 1977; Vice President choir per- Russell Blair. At the end of the concert, and the total number this Rosie Villalba-Baker, formance by Side by Side" was sung by the congre- year that signed in was 113! Class of '79; Treasurer the GSA stu- gation as hands were clasped together This year's oldest alumnus Brandon Cook, '92; and dents and in a large circle in the chapel. was Clara Cooper-Miller- James and Ellen Clizbe, former Secretary Brenda Smith- Hector After sundown, the alumni busi- Peters, from the 60-year GSA principal and teacher. Richards, '77. Gonzalez, ness meeting was held in the library. Class of 1938! Mr. William dean of boys, entitled"If Only You Items that were discussed were en- Bulford, '78 class sponsor, was present, Had Seen." This vivid reminder of the dowment funds, fund raisers, the as well as James Clizbe and Ellen Easter story was directed by Steve alumni project for the next year, the Clizbe, former GSA facility, from River- Darrell, Class of '98, and spon- side, California. sored by Jennifer Cook, Class of This alumni homecoming was '90 and GSA's history teacher. a special time for us, and as the The church service, held in the years pass, we as alumni need academy gymnasium, was to be joined together in planned by Kim Toth-Armstrong, thoughts, words and deeds. class of 1978. The 20-year Class Keep GSA in your prayers, as was represented on the stage as well as giving gifts this coming well with Arthur Loignon, Class of year to our "grande old school." 1948, who told about Plainfield Remember our slogan: "Prepar- Academy when he was a student ing for Citizenship Here and in and GSA experiences as a teacher the Hereafter." Let us keep GSA in the 1970s. Clara Cooper-Miller-Peters, Class of 1938, (far right) and preparing teenagers for citizen- Anne Goorhuis presented a the seven 50-year class attendees, pictured with s pouses, ship here and in the hereafter. were honored with red rose corsages and bouton plaque with a clock that represented nieres! BRENDA SMITH-RICHARDS GSA Alumni Secretary the alumni gift to the school for the year alumni constitution, plans for alumni 1997-98 to the academy principal. This weekend next year and the voting in year's alumni gift to GSA was new gym- of new alumni officers.

VISITOR, September 15, 1998 55 W-LIT1T'S -11-APP-EN1116 AT Locking in the memories

Year-end traditions tie GSA students and staff together

Garden State Academy students and "We'll light them in here and take sented their faculty tributes, another staff have built up traditions through them down to the stream. As we GSA tradition. Each senior shared why the years about what the last weekend launch them into the creek, they will he or she especially appreciated a se- of each school year should include. flow out into lect staff Friday night, an Agape Feast, and the lake. This member and the first tradition, brought students symbolizes gave them and faculty together to share how God the way we're flowers. blessed them throughout the year. leaving GSA Then the Tables formed into a big with each entire school cross weighed heavily bearing our family piled with a wide variety of own light of into the bus, seasonal, dried and exotic God's love vans and fruits, nuts and savory into the cars for the breads and with flowers world," yearly end- and candles. Bulford di- of-school rected the trek to the After the food and a The Agape Feast pulls students and staff together to Delaware sharing/testimony time, students. reflect on the year gone by. From left: Kira Ceballo, Mr. Bulford, a retired GSA Soon the Edgar Lopez, Chalaina Moyer and Ivan Yeliseyev. Water Gap faculty member, explained lake and creek for the last "The Ceremony of the bobbed with twinkling candles while tradition of this ritual-laden week- Lights." Behind him, a students said their goodbyes to each end, "Outdoor Church." Vikas Urtekar and Lori table stood covered with other and to staff on the stream bank. This year, "Yard's Creek," a picnic Gonzalez launch their little boats, each bearing a "It was spiritually uplifting. I felt area overlooking a lake, provided a boats into the creek. candle. The candles repre- united to the student body when we quiet, peaceful setting for lunch and sent each student or staff member at put the candles in the creek. And the the afternoon church service. Guest GSA this past year. He described how candles were pretty out on the lake!" speaker Ed Barnett, New Jersey Con- this ceremony has been celebrated con- exclaimed freshman Marie Gonzalez. ference tinuously at GSA since the 1960s. Sabbath morning, the seniors pre- minis- terial direc- From Russia, with love tor, shared Russian GSA graduate receives scholarship experi- Garden State Academy senior Ivan "His knowledge of both hardware and ences Yelseyev from Russia, not only gradu- WordPerfect is incredible! He not only from ated with honors as a member of the has good foundational knowledge, he his re- Pastor Ed Barnett shares thoughts on National Honor Society, but he also re- is intuitive about ferreting out glitches cent "God's Cathedral" at Outdoor Church. ceived a scholarship from and tracking down problems." visit to Columbia Union College. He also loves to proofread and edit South America. The scholarship, based on publications. He Ivan applies his in- After church, some students and staff his high SAT scores and terest in detail to every article that he headed up the trail toward Sun Fish his foreign student status, proofreads and gleefully demon- Pond. Others opted to enjoy the breeze will provide funds for strates super-sleuth abilities in finding off the lake and sit in the shade, writing more than a year of mistakes over looked by others. in one another's yearbooks. schooling at CUC. Lovingly known around GSA as "It was a fun and unique way to Ivan says he wants to "The Russian," Ivan came to GSA close the school year," says sopho- make his life work with very limited English skills. He more Joy Mairura. "something to do with learned very quickly, however, and by The GSA traditions tie students of computer." He demon- his second year showed a fluent the current school year with those strated his skills in this area as grasp of the English language. who have gone before. Because each computer lab supervisor at GSA this "It's been exciting having Ivan bring tradition carries such rich meaning, it past year. an international flavor to our cam- carries a special nostalgia and helps "Ivan can fix almost anything that pus," says Hector Gonzalez, boy's to lock in precious memories as the 04 4 r I 114 r shaysstodroriw co e ithcomputeurs,':- b dean. "We will miss him at GSA next students leave the school. Whitney, year. We are sure he will achieve suc- CORRIE WHITNEY Garden State Academy Hess education instructor. cess and accomplish his goals.

56 VISITOR, September 15,1998 News

WORLD CHURCH vors is over, the people whose lives have fered psychological rehabilitation and been shattered must somehow pull the occupational therapy for those victims ADRA aids survivors of pieces back together and cope with each with more serious injuries, such as bro- new day," said ADRA Kenya Director ken bones. U.S. embassy bombings Fred Kumah. "For many, the memories of the blast In the wake of the nearly simultane- Physical victims of the blast, many and the fear that comes with being inside ous bombings at American embassies in with hundreds of stitches and deep scar- a multi-story building as it crumbled Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar-es-Salaam, ring facial wounds, were discharged pre- around them will carry the deepest scars, Tanzania, on August 7, Adventist De- maturely from the hospital. In Nairobi, especially for those who witnessed the velopment and Relief Agency personnel no home health-care assistance is avail- death of loved ones," said Kumah. continue providing assistance to the nu- able, Kumah reported. In response, In a couple of months, the third phase merous survivors. ADRA planned an $800,000 rehabilita- will be implemented for the families that have had their lives altered or have lost Members of the ADRA Kenya team tion process to assist 20 percent of the their "bread winners." ADRA will help were on the scene the afternoon after the more than 5,500 blast victims and their these families to increase their financial bombing in Nairobi to offer assistance families, approximately 1,000 people, base, either by offering affordable credit in finding bodies amid the rubble of the in the next few months. services or assisting the widows in estab- seven-story building that collapsed from In the first phase of this assistance lishing micro-enterprise activities. Some plan, with funding from ADRA Sweden a deadly bomb that is believed to have of the bread winners who survived will and the East Africa Union, ADRA Kenya been detonated by terrorists. ADRA was have to learn a new trade due to their in- community health workers provided psy- able to assist with the transportation of juries, said Kumah. For instance, about victims from the blast site to hospitals chological counseling and follow-up 50 victims lost their eyesight in the blast. and then provide volunteers to assist in medical care for those who had been re- ADRA projects in Kenya include AIDS the hospitals. In addition, ADRA team leased from the hospital with minor cuts awareness education in the Kiambu Dis- members mobilized persons to donate and bruises. trict—with a population of nearly a mil- blood, food and materials. About two weeks later, personnel at lion people—and agricultural training. "Even though the story is no longer in the agency implemented the second phase BETH SCHAEFER the headlines, and the search for survi- of the rehabilitation process, which of- News and Information Officer

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VISITOR, September 15, 1998 57 MOUNTAIN VIEW After an intense three days of work- ginia, as it was the time for eighth-grade shops that included subjects like "Christ- graduation at Indian Creek Christian Centered Caring," "Mining the Word Academy. for All It's Worth," "Social Justice," Andy Green, who had attended the "Public Relations," "Managing Non- school for two years, Profit Organizations" and "Reaching was the graduate. Outside Church Walls," the 158 attend- He'll be missed by ees marveled in the wonders of God's his fellow students book of nature as they toured the Rocky in the lower grades. Mountain areas of Banff and Lake Lou- Special music ise on Sabbath, May 16. was presented by the At the conclusion of the tour, every- students. Pastor Al- len Fine gave a brief one came together in the Calgary Cen- Andy Green tral church for a worship service that sermon, and teacher had Rose Otis, a vice president with the Maria Echemendia presented Green with North American Division, as the fea- his diploma. tured speaker. The day also presented some sadness, Next year's conference will be held as this was Echemendia's final year as on the campus of Union College in Lin- teacher. Along with husband Mike and coln, Nebraska, May 19-22. Anyone in- son Samuel, Maria came to Indian Creek volved in—or interested in—the ministry three years ago to help in establishing of Community Services is welcome to the academy as part of the congregation's attend. outreach program. For more information, call associa- However, the Echemendias recently Two of the newer members from the Valley View tion Treasurer Rhonda Whitney at (503) accepted a position with Heritage Acad- congregation in Bluefield, West Virginia—Cherri Wright and her son, Brandon—demonstrate a special recipe at 252-8500 or send E-mail to rlwhitney@ emy near Monterey, Tennessee, where the vegetarian cooking school held recently at the church. compuserve.com. Samuel is a second-year student. Sponsored by women's ministries and coordinated by RANDY HALL Even though the Echemendia family Lisa Wright, this series was held on four consecutive Visitor Assistant Editor will be missed, all is well as Deanna Fine Monday evenings and was attended by church members, took over the teaching duties at the be- Bible-study participants and local residents. MOUNTAIN VIEW ginning of the new school year. She is being assisted in these responsibilities by Indian Creek church school Brenda Byrd. graduates eighth-grader Deanna came to the area in late Feb- Community Services leaders ruary, when her husband, Allen, was elected to association posts Friday, May 22, was a day of happi- posted as the new pastor of the Indian ness and rejoicing in Welch, West Vir- Creek congregation. Several individuals from the Colum- bia Union were picked to fill top posts in the North American Association of Com- munity Service Directors at the organization's 11th annual conference held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the week of May 11-16. Members of the association elected Sung Kwon, executive director for the Good Neighbor House in Dayton, Ohio, as their president. The new vice president for the NAACSD is Virletta Bryant, who serves as the executive director of Adventist Community Services in Silver Spring, Maryland. Also, Dorothy Jackson of Wildwood, New Jersey, was selected to represent the Columbia Union on the association's board. "A Time for Compassion" was the theme of the conference, using Ecclesi- astes 3:1-8 as the text upon which speakers focused during the six-day gathering, which was attended by 14 people from New teacher Deanna Fine (left) presents gifts of farewell and appreciation to Mike and (former teacher) Maria Eche- the Columbia Union. mendia at the Indian Creek Christian Academy graduation ceremony this past May.

58 VISITOR, September 15, 1998 NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION one-dish meals; 10 things adults would For more information—including the like to tell their parents; how weekend cost of attendance, which covers all six Vibrant Life launches "Two for One" warriors can prevent aches and pains; days of food, lodging and materials— 10 vacation ideas to slow you down; write to: Global Missions, North Ameri- campaign in October how to improve your memory; and more. can Division, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Packed with current health news, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904; or call Vibrant Life magazine will launch a practical disease prevention strategies (301) 680-6416. special "Two for One" campaign Octo- and easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipes, CYRIL MILLER ber 3 in congregations throughout North Vibrant Life is a positive resource to Vice President, North American Division America. reach your neighbors and friends in the A popular outreach resource, Vibrant way that will help them most. Life promotes the Adventist health mes- To participate in the "Two for One" sage in a contemporary, sophisticated campaign, call your local Adventist Book Twelve Adventurers format appealing to individuals inter- Center at (800) 765-6955 or Review invested at Summersville ested in better living. and Herald Subscriber Services at (800) Offering two subscriptions for the 456-3991 during regular business hours Under the direction of their teacher, cost of one ($13.97), the "Two for One" Monday through Thursday. The "Two Jo'an Boggess, 12 Adventurers from the for One" campaign price ends January church school located in Summersville, 31, 1999. West Virginia, were invested by Adven- CASSANDRA NESMITH turer Coordinator Jane Murphy on Sun- Correspondent day, May 24. Since the young people had met the COLUMBIA UNION requirements, patches were distributed according to the honor earned: two Busy Seminar focuses on relations Bees, three Sunbeams, four Builders and The Surprise three Helping Hands. Key to Stress with Adventist Muslims Conference Director Feryl Harris said Management If you have Muslim friends, family that while the Adventurer program is designed for parents and their children, Ip a members or business or professional as- some district leaders choose to involve g Child sociates, consider attending the Islamic the children through the church school. Relations Seminar provided by the North It's suggested that the church coordi- American Division and the George King nator conduct monthly activities involv- Institute at the Review and Herald Pub- ing both the children and their parents r- i I s lishing Association near Hagerstown, to strengthen the family unit—the pur- Maryland. pose for which the Adventurer program Choosing The six-day session, which is to be Exercises to Fit I. was initiated. Your Personality held October 12-17, will introduce you For more information on beginning to new Adventist Muslim friends, help an Adventurer club in your church and you understand "true believers," teach campaign is an affordable opportunity community, please contact your confer- you how to worship with "true believ- for church members to sponsor gift sub- ence children's ministries director. ers" and equip you to lead a small group scriptions for Vibrant Life to family, CHERI HAWKINS friends and neighbors. of "true believers." Correspondent Those who've seen Vibrant Life lately know that it points to God as the ulti- mate source of good health. The current issue features renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson talking about how his faith in God helps him deal with physical, mental and family demands placed on him by the pressures of his career. "Your friends and neighbors may not be brain surgeons," states Editor Larry Becker, "but they're sure to appreciate practical advice on dealing with stress." Vibrant Life's approach to stress talks about how nurturing your spiritual life can make a positive difference in your well-being, says Becker. Other topics covered in recent issues include: foods that help fight cancer; 20 tips to healthier, safer walking; easy Adventurer Coordinator Jane Murphy (left) addresses the 12 children who were invested at the Summersville church.

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portrayed Nancy Hart, a Confederate spy who was under house arrest in Sum- Summersville school ends mersville, West Virginia. Dustin Mc- Clung, sixth grade, chose John Brown, year with "wax museum" the abolitionist who was defeated at The church school in Summersville, Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and then West Virginia, held its year-ending pro- hanged. Teresa Smith, fifth grade, re- searched Belk Boyd, another Confeder- gram on May 24. Students in grades five ate spy who spent her remaining days on through eight prepared a "wax museum" stage telling of her adventures. presentation on famous persons from Verity Holt, fifth grade, chose Mary West Virginia. They designed a back- Lou Retton, a gold medal winner from ground befitting their chosen character, Fairmont, West Virginia. In 1985, she did research and wrote reports allowing was the first gymnast elected to the U.S. them to use their keyboarding skills. Olympic Hall of Fame. Alex Ferrell, Donna Nicholas, their teacher, acted as eighth grade, depicted Christian song- tour guide, reading the students' reports writer Michael W. Smith, who was born to the parents as the students stood "fro- in Welch, West Virginia. zen" in a poised position. After the museum part of the pro- Jeremy Ward, sixth grade, was Mor- gram, the students sang "Proud of West gan Morgan, the first permanent settler Fifth-grader Verity Holt portrays Mary Lou Retton during the Summersville school's closing program in May. Virginia" and "The Counties of West in West Virginia. Adam Campbell, sixth Virginia." Then an old-fashioned West grade, chose Samuel Pringle who, along saved Fort Henry by leaving the fort to Virginia meal of brown beans, fried po- with his brother, John, lived in a hollow go to her home amid an Indian attack to tatoes, corn, cole slaw, cornbread and sycamore tree near Buckhannon for four retrieve gun powder. corn pone, along with homemade pie years during and after the Revolution- Curtis Ward, seventh grade, liked the and cobbler, was served. ary War. Lacie Moore, fifth grade, was covered bridges designed by Lemuel DONNA NICHOLAS Betty Zane, a brave young woman who Chenoweth. Jill Bowyer, seventh grade, Teacher, Summerslalle School

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MOUNTAIN VIEW ish language specifically targeting His- Dr. Ka 's &A panic churches within North America. Designed to be shown to church mem- Writing a "Dear Community Services runs bers, it conveys a vision of using the lat- warehouse for state V.O.A.D. est in satellite technology to reach out to Morn" letter millions of Hispanics with the gospel o f Fulfilling an agreement between the Jesus Christ. Question: My mom is so controlling! I'm in my second year Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Says Mercado, "This video encour- of college, living in the dorm and getting good grades. I'm not National Volunteer Organizations Ac- ages our churches to get involved with into alcohol and wild parties. I've got a great group of friends, tive in Disasters (V.O.A.D.), the Moun- both NET '98 and La Red '99, and it in- and I've made a commitment to remain a virgin until marriage. tain View Conference, through President cludes reports of Hispanic churches' suc- My mom has nothing to worry about, but she still thinks I should do everything she says. She doesn't think the guy I'm Randall Murphy, MVC Community Ser- cesses in using satellite technology. We're vices director, has established and staffed dating is good enough since his folks are blue-collar workers. already receiving reports of increased And she thinks I should come home every holiday. I'm thinking a warehouse in the former Rite-Aid build- enthusiasm for satellite evangelism from ing in Charleston, West Virginia. Mary about moving and getting an unlisted telephone number just pastors and others who have seen the to get her off my back. Hull, ACS director for the Charleston video," he added. church, is leading a group of volunteers Pioneering Spirit is recommended for Answer: Before radical surgery, why not put all this down in in that effort. evangelism rallies, prayer vigils, camp a letter to your mom? It might not change her, but it would at Kanawha and surrounding counties meetings, retreats or even the 11 o'clock least allow you to say what you really want to without inter- have been hit with heavy storms and church service. Hispanic pastors may ruptions. Just remember: If you don't want her to be defensive, floods several times in recent years. Sev- obtain a free copy of the video from their you need to cushion your letter with love. Here's a suggestion: eral families were just about to move conference NET '98 coordinator. Dear Mom, I love you, and I always will, even though my relationship back into their homes after extensive re- BETTY COONEY pairs from the last flood when another NET '98 Associate Director to you is changing. Don't be hurt if I forget to call or if my let- one hit. ters no longer tell everything. And if I don't happen to make it home for Christmas, please understand. I'm not trying to hurt you, I'm just trying to get in touch with myself and what's happening inside. I'm becoming me, a person separate from my North Valley church hosts childhood family. Video encourages Spanish churches couples' retreat I feel a magnet pulling my heart and allegiance away from you, who gave your young life for my nurture and care, and to utilize satellite evangelism Pastor Lou Preston was recently the from the home you provided for me throughout my growing guest speaker at the North Valley church years. I thank you for your love, the sleepless nights and your Pioneering Spirit is a new video pro- in Roanoke, Virginia. counsel, which guided me to this point. duced by the NAD and NET '98 to help After enjoying a delicious fellowship I can never repay you, but I must continue to grow as Hispanic church members "catch a pio- dinner, Preston led out in a family life you'd want me to do. However, since I've never gone this way neering spirit for finishing the work and "couples' retreat." before, my efforts toward becoming my own separate self may hasten the return of our Lord," accord- A large number of people attended be clumsy. Please understand me, don't judge me too harshly, ing to Carmelo Mercado, NAD NET '98 the afternoon retreat, and they look for- and listen ... will you please? Hispanic coordinator. ward to another visit from Preston. I know you want what's best for my life, and therefore, you're full of advice. I'll respect you for that and will listen to The 19-minute video is reportedly JEAN WILLS the first division production in the Span- Communication Leader you, but please don't preach. And don't expect me to automati- cally accept what you say. I need time to consider your opin- ions, to seek others' counsel and to finally come to my own conclusions. You've done a good job in training me to think for myself; trust your work. Trust me. I know you'd like to have a say in who I date, who I go steady with and who I will choose for my lifetime marriage partner. I can understand that after the investment you've made in me, but this must be my choice. I'll have to live with this person, but I promise you I won't make a hasty decision, nor will I make a commitment before we seek pre-marital counseling to determine our compatibility. I don't want to make a mistake, either. I'll love you always, even when I give my heart and my life to another. Thank you for letting me grow away from you that I might grow stronger and more mature. With love always, Your adult child Note: For more on this topic, read my book,When You're Serious About Love: Straight Talk to Single Adults!

[Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Family Students from the Summersville, West Virginia, church school help Steve Shank and his wife, Donna, as the couple Times newspaper. For a free year's subscription, puts up the school's new sign. Youngsters joining in are, from left: Curtis Ward, Jill Bowyer, Alex Ferrell, Adam Camp- write to: Family Matters, P.O. Box 7000, Cleve- bell, Jeremy Ward, Dustin McClung, Verity Holt, Lacie Moore and Teresa Smith. land, TN 37320; or call (423) 3391144.]

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