JANUARY 2, 1992
ATLANTIC UNION
CHAIN" GY: BOSTON'S CHINATOWN STONIA EN'S RETREAT GUEST PHILIP FOLLETT EDITORIAL JOIN THE
PHILIP FOLLETT is president of the Atlantic Union Conference
t's time to break the chains of tyranny! "6:15 Prayer Chain." In Korea, every member First the Berlin wall came down, then is urged to pray at 11:30 a.m. all of Eastern Europe broke free, and Janet Kangas, who works on the Sabbath now the USSR is experiencing a freedom School Mission Quarterly, decided that the 1unimagined three years ago. The chains have idea should be shared through the Sabbath been broken! Schools. She placed the "6:15" logo on the -I But God pictures a new chain being forged front cover of the Mission Quarterly, and around the world. Not chains of oppression. included a suggestion that people around the Not chains of tyranny. Not chains of evil world consider praying at the same time (some habits. at 6:15 a.m., others at 7:15 a.m., etc.) around Chains of praying people. the globe and around the clock. Hear it from the prophet: The issue is not the exact time when we pray, or the words or language in which we A chain of earnest, praying believers should pray. God's invitation is centered in our encircle the world . . . to pray for the Holy relation with Himself, not in our plans or Spirit. (Review and Herald, January 3, 1907). even in His work. He calls us to seek Him, and to open ourselves to the leading of His Five years ago, this vision was pursued by Spirit as we eagerly anticipate and live for His 4 Dave Wolkwitz, then a pastor in the Okla- second coming. About Our homa Conference. He envisioned a world- Our church groans under economic prob- Cover Photo wide fellowship of earnest, sincere believers lems, the loss of our youth, the slowness of Elder V. Eric Kotter daily praying for God to pour out His Spirit in and his wife, Bonnie, our mission accomplishments, the conflicts are standing in front unlimited power upon His people in prepa- and struggles among believers, the failures of of St. Basiil's ration for His soon return. Pastor Dave con- our Christian living, and the sluggishness of Cathedral in Red ducted seminars, urged people to form such our bureaucracy. Call it Laodicea. Square, Moscow, a chain, and suggested that they pray unit- The cure is not fancier slogans, harder during their trip last summer. edly at 6:15 a.m. work, or newer methods. The solution is to Since then, the idea has spread. In Michi- return the church to the superintendency of gan, where Elder Wolkwitz is now confer- the Holy Spirit. Allow Him to be the Leader ence secretary, 2,000 have volunteered to join and the Power of His church. the chain. In Indianapolis, Indiana, during We in the Atlantic Union Conference trea- the General Conference Session in 1990, sure the promise that "the message should 2,480 persons from 121 countries signed go again with power in the cities in the pledges to be links in the prayer chain. In Eastern States" (Testimonies, Vol. 9, p. 98). Arkansas-Louisiana Conference, where Dr. Should we not be foremost in prayer for the George Rice of the E. G. White Estate con- Holy Spirit? ducted a seminar on the Holy Spirit, more In the 1990's, the world is breaking chains than 700 committed themselves to join the of tyranny. In 1992, let's join in a chain of chain. In Washington Conference, President praying seekers, persons who are opening Lenard Jaecks led in the development of a ourselves to new power through the Person logo, to be shared on posters and bookmarks of the Holy Spirit. The chain is encircling the to encourage others to become part of the world! Don't be left out!
January 2,1992, Vol. XCI, No. 1. The Atlantic Union GLEANER is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Third-class postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscription price, $7.00. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Review and Herald* Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. 2 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER LIIERATURE CONTACT IN BOSTON'S CHINATOWN ith the goal of opening up a Wwork for the Chinese in Bos- ton, Elder Charles Williams, Southern New England Confer- ence Publishing Director, and Peter Ching, Publishing Director of the South China Island Union Mission, went into Boston's Chi- natown. Using Ching's skill to speak several Chinese dialects and at his suggestion, they contacted the Chamber of Commerce in Chi- natown. It was proposed there that they purchase a booth for the Ray Williams (center) Chinese Moon Cake Festival to be Southern New England Display of Chinese literature available. This was Conference Assistant held the next month on Beech Publishing Director, and Ruby Street in Boston. At the cost of brought from China by Peter Ching for Chinese peoples living in the United States. Jiao, an Atlantic Union $15.00 this was done. College student, give literature The Chamber of Commerce also to attendees at Chinatown's directed Elder Williams and Mr. Moon Cake Festival. Ching to visit a health-care facility for inner-city dwellers located in Chinatown. At the health-care fa- cility an interest was shown in our Chinese-language and English- language health literature that will generate future contact. Mr. Ching returned for the fes- tival with literature in the Chinese language. His assistance was in- dispensable in obtaining the liter- ature and in being able to speak the language of those that were contacted. This is the beginning of the work among the Chinese in Boston.
Paul Jiao, Ruby's father-in-law, and a Lun Fung Liru, an Atlantic Union College visiting teacher for a printing school in student, communicates with Chinese Shanghai, assists in literature distribution language literature and the spoken Chinese at the festival. language.
Each month the Atlantic Union Gleaner will feature the various activities and events the conferences, institutions, organizations, churches, and members 4 Elder Charles Williams, Southern New are participating in to reach "people England Conference Publishing Director, groups" who must hear the Gospel and and Peter Ching prepare to leave for the hope of Christ's soon return. So, let Chinatown in Boston. us pray, share, and give.
lanuary 2. 1992. Vol. XCI. Na I 3 FREEDOM FOR ESTONIA By V. Eric Kotter
As a native son of the Baltic Union, I always had a burden for seeing V. Eric Kotter (the "V" stands for Vello) our country evangelized. I had received a call last spring from the Baltic stands beside a dual publication of his evangelistic series. The poster is written in Union to conduct an evangelistic series, but they were unable to finance both Estonian and Russian. my trip. In one of the Atlantic Union Conference committee sessions, it ".! was decided to adopt the Baltic Union as a sister union. On June 2, Elder member committee which had Philip Follett asked me to make a short presentation to the Union Session taken control of the Soviet govern- about my proposed trip. At that meeting an offering was taken which ment had already prepared totalled $903. Additional appeals to my Brunswick, Maine, church 300,000 blank deportation forms members provided not only funds enough for the trip but also enough for and 250,000 handcuffs for people the 960 Estonian New Testaments as well! Now the trip was seriously on who were to be deported to Sibe- its way! ria. We heard rumors that 40 rail- road cars were organized outside the capital to take people away. t was 10:30 on August 19. My was under house arrest. Immedi- During this time we followed the wife, Bonnie, and I, along ately I was concerned about our news through the British Broad- with my mother, were on the evangelistic series which was to casting Network. 1border of Estonia and Latvia. start 11 days later in Tallinn, the At this very time large posters in Our intention was to visit some of capital of Estonia. During the day two languages, Estonian and Rus- my relatives in Latvia. (Estonia is we heard reports of tanks rolling sian (40 percent of the people liv- the northernmost country of the into Tallinn. That evening as we ing in Estonia are now Russian), three Baltic states located south of returned from Latvia to Parnu, Es- were advertising the upcoming Finland.) I stood at the border tonia, my hometown, we noticed evangelistic campaign throughout crossing taking video pictures of several Soviet military vehicles the city of Tallinn. I was fearful the Estonian border guards. I men- preceding us into the city. We took that not only would the evangelis- tioned I was proud of them as they some side streets and skirted this tic campaign be shut down, but stood by the border gate in their military convoy. Later we discov- also our departure back home to 4 blue uniforms. They said: "We ered that the hard-line eight- America might be obstructed. may not be here tomorrow." Fifty years ago my parents had "Why not?" I asked. been deported to Siberia, and sub- "Because Gorbachev is sick sequently I fled Estonia with my and his vice president has grandparents and aunt to Amer- taken over power." ica. My parents were deported on When we arrived in Latvia June 14, 1941, with 100,000 other we learned that Gorbachev Estonians. Had it not been for a
A During the coup, Estonians brought massive boulders to barricade streets leading to historic sites and parliament.
Border guards stand at the border of Estonia and A Ilse Kotter, mother of V. Eric Kotter, Latvia on August 19. It was here Pastor Kotter and stands by the stone monument erected on Bonnie first learned that Mikhail Gorbachev was no the very spot where she and 100,000 of her longer in power. countrymen were deported to Siberia.
4 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER tending. I will moaned the fact never forget Elder that I was not ready Kriisk's surprising for the nightly remark: "We have meetings because made a terrible mis- the two people who take; we had adver- translated my En- tised so well that glish sermons know too many people Estonian as it was are coming. What used before World are we going to do War II. The lan- with them all?" He guage has devel- Pastor Kotter stands before the house of requested that I not oped and changed his childhood in Piirnu, Estonia, from invite nonmembers Daniel Reband (left), Russian since then. Some- which his parents were taken for pastor of the Tallinn church, deportation to Russia on June 14, 1941. to the church ser- translated Pastor Kotter's times I was still up- vice on Sabbath sermons from Estonian to dating the language providential occurrence I, too, since there would Russian. with the help of would have been included in that be no room for church members an deportation. them. I am looking forward to the hour before my presentation. But On that date (I was only three day when cries like this will be the Lord had a surprise in store. weeks old) two Russian soldiers heard in America as the Latter The sermons I preached were and two Communists, a Russian Rain falls upon this land. translated into Russian by Elder • and an Estonian, came into our Though I do not use my native Daniel Reband, the Russian pastor home. My mother had been ill tongue now, I was able to speak in in Tallinn. This gave me a few with a kidney infection after my Estonian to the crowds attending. seconds to concentrate on my next birth and was too ill to register my This was the first series of evange- sentence, and sometimes Elder Re- name on a birth certificate. Be- listic meetings in Estonia that any- band was able to improve my cause of this, my name did not one could remember. As I rode thoughts as he translated. Most of appear on the deportation list, and past the numerous placards the Estonians understood both the soldiers allowed me to stay posted throughout the city, I be- languages, so the message re- behind in the care of my grandpar- ents and aunt. My father died in a Siberian concentration camp four years later. My mother served in a labor camp for 14 years. Now I was concerned that the destructive government I had es- caped as a child was being reinsti- tuted. Therefore, with apprehen- sion I called Elder Arne Kriisk, the Secretary of the Baltic Union and asked him what effect the events of the day might have upon my series. He replied: "We will have A Attendees search for Bible verses using A Some of the 52 baptismal candidates to wait and see." the Estonian and Russian Bibles that were await baptism. Providentially, Mikhail Gor- given to them. bachev came back to power three days later, and we were able to Some of the 52 baptismal candidates look V. Eric Kotter (left) speaks to the Moscow conduct our series of meetings. on as some of their number are being church members as Pastor Igor Pastechen baptized. V translates. The first night of the meetings, I which began only a week after the ,t coup attempt, found the church filled with people. Four hundred fifty-one people attended the church which could comfortably seat only 350. A number of the people had to be turned away. The next night we scheduled two meetings, one at 5:00 and one at 7:00. Both sessions were filled in the succeeding nights with ap- proximately 500 nonmembers at-
January 2, 1992, Vol. XC1, No. I ceived double emphasis. had been agnostics just three Mart Parna, Estonian After the first week, we started a weeks before. On that Sabbath the pastor of the baptismal class for both language pastors of the Tallinn church an- Tallinn groups. Approximately 130 people nounced that from henceforth the church, stands joined it. The classes followed church would have two worship in front of a both the early and late meetings. services each Sabbath. The Esto- fish pond which doubled On Sunday night, September 15, I nians would meet Sabbath morn- as a bap- made a call for baptism. People ings and the Russians, Sabbath tismal font filtered toward the platform until afternoons. The pastors are con- where people tinuing to were secretly baptized after study with World War II the others ended. who indi- cated interest in being bap- tized. As I lived through this not one person had been killed. unforgettable Speaker after speaker ap- experience, I plauded our liberty. We sang was thankful songs of freedom and wiped tears for the Lord's of joy from our faces as we con- precise leading templated 50 years of domination and for the as- by a foreign power which had per- sistance of the secuted us and killed thousands of church in pro- our countrymen. Music is a way of life for the Estonian people. Bonnie (rear left) and viding for this As I stood in the midst of that Pastor V. Eric Kotter (rear right) stand with a young group of musicians who performed during one of Pastor Kotter's opportunity. crowd, my mind peered into the presentations on the Estonian Island of Saaremaa. We spent future where I saw another crowd 10 days in made up of every nation of the 200 people surrounded us. They Moscow where I preached and world marching toward the King were eager to make a decision that saw our Adventist Seminary and a of kings, each behind its flag. As for years had been discouraged or few days in Leningrad where I they approached Jesus Christ, the forbidden. I still remember seeing also preached and located some leaders laid down their flags and one pastor's parsonage which had ancient biblical manuscripts. The took up the united flag of the a large fish pond in the backyard weeks we spent in Estonia were kingdom of heaven. Just as the which secretly alternated as a bap- the highlight of the trip. seemingly impossible day of free- tistry. On September 8 I stood with dom had arrived for Estonia, so On Friday night of the closing 100,000 other Estonians in a large will freedom from sin and death be week, 52 people dressed in white stadium. The Estonian flags of one day ushered in by our Lord baptismal robes lined the plat- blue, black, and white were flying and Saviour. It may seem incredu- form. By Sabbath three more throughout the crowd as we cele- lous now, but one day all those joined by profession of faith, so brated regaining our liberty. Not who love God will dwell in a land that a total of 55 people joined the one shot had been fired in Estonia; that only faith has foreseen. church. Some had been members of the Lutheran Church, which is V. Eric Kotter is pastor of the Bruns- the national church, while others wick, Maine, Seventh-day Adventist Church.
From left: Daniel Reband, Russian pastor of the Tallinn church; V. Eric Kotter, seminar speaker; Arne Kriisk, secretary of the Baltic Union; Valdis Zilgalvis, On September 8, 1991, 100,000 people president of the Baltic Union; Rein The Seventh-day Adventist Theological gathered at this shell to celebrate freedom Kalmus, president of the Estonian Seminary located in Tula which is about for Estonia. Estonian flags are flying. Conference. 80 miles south of Moscow. 6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER
11. . . THEY SHALL BE MINE . . . WHEN I MAKE UP MY JEWELS" By Geraldine I. Grout
hey came with enthusiasm Mealtimes were happy times af- and expectancy, 450 fording opportunity to gain women of the Atlantic strength from each other as we Union and from as far fellowshipped in a different set- T ting. By each place setting at each away as Alaska and North Caro- lina. They were expecting fellow- meal was something to remind us ship, love, and caring. They did of our specialness. not leave the Second Union Wom- Sabbath was especially mem- en's Retreat empty. Loading the Wilson Tours Bus at Southern orable — the Sabbath school lesson From the time the busses, vans, New England Conference to go to Lake with Thelma E. Hale directing our and automobiles loaded with the George, NY. attention to the Proverbs and relat- travelers arrived at Silver Bay, registration time could have been ing them to our everyday life; the - Lake George, New York, the first more hectic, but Junelle made sure divine service with Dr. Rosa T. weekend in October, until the there were abundant refreshments Banks instilling the precious jewel women reluctantly left, the very for us to enjoy as we either stood concept into our thinking; and Bar- atmosphere was static with inspi- or sat waiting. bara Hudson so ably depicting ration and ten- Women of the Bi- der loving re- ble. gard for each The weekend other. It was so "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of was so filled with relaxing and hosts, in that day when I make up my innumerable activ- carefree. ities, it would be It was easy to jewels (special treasure); and I will spare impossible to re- leave our cares late all of them. at home and re- them as a man spareth his own son that We are looking . lax in the sur- forward to the roundings of serveth him" (Malachi 3:17). next Women's Re- superb fall col- treat and it is cer- ors. We under- tain that those stood what it really means to be With 18 seminars to foster vary- who were unable to attend the "His Precious Jewels." Everyone is ing needs and interests of the second retreat will be laying plans precious in God's eyes and care. women, no one felt neglected. to attend the third one. You will Junelle Vance, Atlantic Union Each morning and at various times not leave disappointed or empty— Women's Ministries director, left when a need was felt, prayer that is certain. no stone unturned to make us all bands of various sizes could be feel welcome and a definite part of spotted as strength was gained Geraldine I. Grout is Assistant Editor God's plan for this earth. Even from God and each other. of the Atlantic Union Gleaner.
Mary, the wine maker, graphically portrayed by Barbara Hudson.
Dr. Rosa T. Banks, Field Secretary and Human Relations Department Director at the General Conference, North American Division, delivering the divine Two of the musicians who presented inspirational service message. f1 songs. Judith Jenkins and Rachelle Berthelsen. (More 0-)
lanuary 2, 1992, Vol. %CI, No. 7 Four of the seminars
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The dining hall was a busy but happy place. Everyone had good appetites, the Dr. Geraldine I. Grout, assistant editor of food was plenteous and tasty. the Gleaner (right), is congratulated by Sarah Fanton, Southern New England Conference coordinator of Women's Min- istries, for receiving a plaque "For out- standing service in the publishing area" from the Women's Commission Atlantic (Top left, clockwise): Sharon Klatt, "Sink Union Conference. or Survive"; Jackee Foley, "Art in Your Life"; Margaret Benoit, "Training for Elders"; Dr. June A. Smith, "Fulfillment—A Woman's Struggle"
Gladys Chapman, Junelle's mother, was the first recipient of Mother of the Year award plaque of the Women's Commission.
Junelle received an attache case as a token Dr. Joyce Sudeall (center) returning her of all her diligent work to make the check received as a seminar presenter to retreat a success. Sarah Fanton (right) is Junelle. Dr. Sudeall's seminar was enjoying the presentation. "Discovering Yourself."
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SHARE PROGRAM through a common element—food. different package is offered to cus- PROVES HELPFUL Customers of SHARE receive an tomers each month. A typical approximate 30-lb. shipment of package includes meats; fresh Atlantic Union College students food ranging from $30 to $35 in fruits and vegetables; staple and staff have joined a new pro- value; in exchange, the customer items—beans, rice, pasta, or ce- gram that can help families save commits to a two-part payment. real; and a few specialty items. up to 60 percent on their food bills. The first is a payment of $13. The "We are currently looking into The program is SHARE, the Self second is two hours of community arranging a vegetarian package Help And Resource Exchange. service. with the company," remarked Bar- AUC's chapter of SHARE is op- The community service can be ter. erated through the College's Cam- anything that contributes to the To take advantage of SHARE, pus Ministries office. "It is a self- community without pay, such as customers come to a registration supporting program that benefits helping a neighbor, or elderly per- where they pay their $13 in either everyone involved," remarked son, working two hours at the cash or food stamps, and pick up a Stephanie Barter, Director of Cam- SHARE warehouse in Canton, receipt. When the food shipment pus Ministries. "We had 60 people Massachusetts, or putting in some comes in, customers present their participate last month and we time at a recycling center. In this receipt along with a signed com- hope that it will continue to grow way customers pay for service by munity service ticket before taking as community members realize the returning that service back to the their food home. tremendous value a program like community. It not only provides a "The food is extremely fresh," this can have." low-cost food alternative to com- commented Dr. Thomas Geraty of SHARE, a worldwide organiza- munity members but involves the Atlantic Union College, "It's even tion, provides low-cost food alter- community in helping itself. fresher than the supermarket be- natives to the communities which AUC's SHARE is a division of cause it comes straight from the it serves. It is a non-profit organi- SHARE New England and SHARE warehouse." zation which receives no govern- USA which currently has over AUC's SHARE organizers hope ment funding and is operated al- 3,000 chapters in 20 parts of the that as the program progresses it most entirely by volunteers. country. will establish itself as a solid com- SHARE is not a charity organiza- SHARE's professional purchas- ponent of the community serving tion, its popular motto, "if you eat, ing staff buys large quantities of more and more residents outside you qualify," includes everyone in food directly from growers, manu- of the immediate college family. the community, and breaks down facturers, and producers, enabling the economic and social barriers them to buy at large discounts. A Noah R. Bombard
NEWS NOTES often come to the office to express of leadership from the Board of their surprise and gratitude." Trustees and continued alumni Prayer for Students and The prayer list is just one of giving to the Annual Fund. Fifty Staff. Every week at several programs that contribute percent of the award is restricted AUC, the Dean of Stu- to spirituality. Others include a for the college's development pro- dents distributes a telephone "thought for the day" gram; the other fifty percent is prayer list, identifying specific fac- and a small gift to students on unrestricted. ulty and staff members, depart- their birthdays. ments, and students to be remem- bered in prayer. Everyone on AUC Receives BECA COLLEGE WORKSHOPS campus is encouraged to remem- P. S. Grant. Atlantic ber those individuals in prayer Union College recently Hosted by AUC that day. was awarded $19,800 will be held at 40 locations in the Atlantic Union be- "Each student receives a letter in from the Business Executives the mail on the day he or she is Challenge to Advance Philan- tween now and March. See prayed for," said Robert Eubanks, thropic Support. Central to quali- Page 20. dean of students. "Students have fying for these grants are evidence
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DAVID ROGERS/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR BERMUDA
CONCERT ON CITY HALL Chanel Francis added to the rich In one-half hour all who STEPS ATTRACTS MANY gospel musical on that beautiful day. stopped to listen were satisfied. If the mountain won't go to Mu- hummad, then Muhummad needs to go to the mountain. And so the Personal Ministries Department of the Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church and the close harmony group, the Choral Dy- namics, and others presented Jesus in song on the steps of City Hall. Hamilton was astir with usual Saturday afternoon traffic. Shop- pers and other patrons of the city slowed their pace as Michael Tay- lor presented a flawless flute solo, accompanied by a full and rich Chanel Francis The Choral Dynamics gospel group (L. to R.): Coreen sound track. McNorton, Cynthia Tucker, Lee-Ann Darrell, Joan Simons, The Choral Dynamic gospel Leslie Stevens, Sonia Simmons, and Juliene Darrell singing group could not "keep silent" and on the steps of the City Hall.
GOLDEN POET tion were such stars as Sid Caesar, The following is one of Sylvia PRESENTATION IN Minnie Pearl, Rita Moreno, and Binns' poems: NEW YORK CITY Eddie-Lou Cole. Sylvia J. Binns of the Midland Heights MY HEART SINGS church re- cently had Since I met You, my heart has wings, the opportu- It soars over the tree tops high, nity to read And in a melody, as sweet as the bird sings, one of her It tells how when You come nigh, poems, "My My heart thumps with joy, "I'm in love, I'm in love, Love," dur- And my love is as true as the heavens above." ing the Golden Poet's Round- Robin presentation at the Marriott My heart sings Your praises, all day long; Marquis in New York City. How sweet and kind You are, and easy to please; The successful poet is presented And anyone listening can hear the song, a trophy, given the opportunity to For 'tis borne along in every breeze, win $20,000 in cash, be crowned And I know, too, that Your heart sings with joy anew, Poet Laureate 1991, and make a Whene'er we're together, me and You. guest appearance on the John Campbell TV show, "Poetry- Sylvia Johnston-Binns land—The Wonderful World of December 1978 Poetry." Among those who appeared at the seventh annual poetry conven- 10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER CLEMENT MURRAY/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
NORTHEASTERN
MOUNT OF OLIVES the church. department especially recognized VISITORS DAY "Let Us Work the dedicated services of Emman- for the School uel Lewis, 85, to the Sabbath A recent Visitors Day at Mount of With our Heart school through the years with a Olives Seventh-day Adventist and Hands" plaque. Church, Brooklyn, New York, was was chosen to The responsibility to spread the a success with 400 non-Adventists dose the pro- precious gospel truth was recog- attending. gram. nized by distributing literature two Agnes E. Jeffers, Sabbath school Pastor Allen times during the morning—first, superintendent, conducted the Sab- C. Martin's in each Sabbath school class, and bath school program and Florence sermon at the second, at the close of the divine Bonney presented the song, "The Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel divine service service. Dana Martin, the pastor's Holy City," for special music. Lewis of Mount of Olives was "In the wife, sang the song, "By and By," Zacche Desire emphasized our priv- Seventh-day Adventist Valley of Dry to close the inspiring service. ilege and responsibility of partici- Church. Bones." Dur- pating in the mission programs of ing the service, the Sabbath school David E. Henry
"LOOK WHAT GOD HATH WROUGHT!" The Community Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church, Utica, New York, recently held its dedication cele- bration by families, friends, former pastors, and conference officials gathering together to acknowl- Elder A. Freeman, Pastor S. Jack, Elder A. Intercessory prayer by Elder Edwin edge the mighty works of God in Loftman, Elder L. Hampton, and Pastor Humphrey during the divine service. N. Reid singing the hymn of praise with their midst. Pastor J. Crichton leading. treasurer, brought us greetings. At that time, Elder and Mrs. Hamp- ton's son dedicated his life to fol- lowing Jesus and was baptized. The church's district pastor, Sherwin Jack, delivered a dynamic The renovated sanctuary of Community sermon, "So What!" Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some of the members of the Community Elder Hampton's 1Elder Leroy Hampton questions his son Seventh-day Adventist Church. sermonette, "What for baptism with Elder Edwin Humphrey On Friday night Pastor Jerome Mean Ye These during the divine service. Crichton, a former pastor of Com- Stones?" from Joshua 4:1-7 during what has been done—the pur- munity church, used thoughts the evening dedication was very chased property, the renovations, from Revelation 21:4 for his reas- uplifting and enlightening. and the growth in membership. suring message. He said that God Awards were presented to several Knowing where we were and from 0 performs divine brain surgery and members of the Community whence we have come, we can wipes away our tears. church by Pastor Neil Reid. only exclaim with supreme satis- During the divine service after Reflecting on the past two years, faction, 'Look What God Hath an inspiring Sabbath school pro- Pastor Reid said, "they were filled Wrought!' " gram with Elder A. Freeman, su- with many challenges and perintendent, Elder Leroy Hamp- changes. The work is by no means Sophia J. Townsend, Communication ton, Northeastern Conference over, but let God be praised for Secretary January 2, 1992, Vol XC1, No. 1 11 Support Your Local Academy Through Our Long-Distance Telephone Program
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BEM COONEY/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
GREATER NEW YORK
MINI-CONCERT AT ers asked choir members DRUG REHABILITATION to please return and, if WOMEN'S PRAYER RETREAT CENTER AWAKENS possible, come and pick PLANNED FOR MAY, 1992 INTEREST them up and take them to church. The choir praised "Seeking His Presence" is the theme of the The University Hispanic Fourth Annual Women's Prayer Retreat, according God for such a beautiful to Retreat Committee co-chairpersons Alicia Mar- church choir presented a opportunity to share quez and Betty Cooney. The weekend is scheduled mini-concert at a drug reha- God's love with those who for May 29-31, 1992, and will be held at King's bilitation center in the East need Him and to bring the College in Briarcliffe Manor, Westchester County. Bronx with choral and solo Speakers will be June Strong, Adventist author and message of the salvation, speaker; June Smith, Ph.D., counselor and assistant numbers and a brief sermon peace of mind, and professor — Hofstra University; Joyce Lorntz, Ph.D., in Spanish. Choir members strength that only Jesus co-pastor and Pastoral Counseling Services direc- were thrilled to see young tor of the Fletcher Adventist Church in the Carolina gives us to overcome all Conference; and Juanita Kretschmar, Conference adults listening as though temptation. Choir mem- Van Ministries director and Prayer Retreat Commit- their lives depended on bers plan to continue to tee Sponsor. Miriam Alonso, an experienced each word preached and visit drug rehab centers so speaker for Hispanic Adventists, will present a each hymn sung. They seminar series in Spanish. Other features will also they can take Jesus to the be scheduled. sensed that the Spirit of the many young adults in Registration details will be sent to past regis- Lord was there working to such need of Him. trants and Greater New York Conference churches soothe and save those early in 1992. souls. Emily Lopez, Communica- After the concert, listen- tion Leader
HEMPSTEAD CHURCH A Friday-evening communion A joyous Rededication Service cli- CELEBRATES RENO- service opened the weekend, with maxed the celebration at 4:00 p.m., VATION WITH REDEDI- Pastor Alanzo Smith, former pas- with Elder Harding as keynote CATION WEEKEND tor, as the guest speaker. Sabbath speaker. Also participating in the was a homecoming day; the service was Elder Merlin A rededication weekend was held church was filled to capacity with Kretschmar, conference president. at the Hempstead church follow- past members, pastors, and visit- Dr. Alanzo Smith led in a rededica- ing completion of a renovation ing friends. Newly appointed Pas- tion prayer. The Hempstead senior, program at the church. Under the tor Horace Russell preached the youth, and junior choirs sang for the leadership of head elder Peter sermon for the 11:00 a.m. hour. A occasion, and a guest saxophonist Thompson, the group produced a delicious luncheon was served by provided additional special music. souvenir journal, and mailed invi- the Social Committee in honor of tations to former pastors, mem- former pastor, Elder Kenneth Har- Arlene Walker-Adams, Communica- bers, and friends of the church. ding, and his wife, Eva. tion Leader
GRAND CONCOURSE behavior with particular emphasis NEWS on marriage and family life. Com- plementing him is his wife, Dr. Recently the Grand Concourse June Smith, a Family Life and church, a rapidly growing congre- Counseling director. gation of nearly 900 members, en- During the summer, Pastor tered a new era of revival and Smith presented the Turning Point .41 commitment with the arrival of Dr. Crusade, focusing on crucial is- Alanzo Smith as senior pastor. El- sues affecting society, the family, der Smith's ministry combines 1- Dr. Alanzo Smith (far right, front row) evangelistic messages and lectures with some of the 51 persons baptized in the on current issues affecting human Turning Point Crusade. 14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER and the individual. This four-week the Family Life lecturer for the light of the closing night was a evangelistic thrust was conducted series. Other features included solemn candlelight ceremony in five nights weekly, with Andrew gospel concerts and blood pres- which members were blessed with Hospedales and Bancroft sure screening. a sense of God's presence, reded- Daughma assisting with spiritual The Crusade culminated in two icating themselves to hold out the counseling and youth ministries, baptisms, bringing 51 precious light of truth to a sad world en- respectively. Dr. June Smith was souls into the church. The high- gulfed in darkness.
"MAKING DO" tank built last year by church becoming "Channels of God's FOR EVANGELISM member Jose Cuadra, an architect. Grace in Earth's Final Hour." The pastor himself was "making Workers and members learning Recessions come and go, but, like do" even as he preached on in today's "school" of evangelism believers of all kinds through the crutches for the service, having know that any present difficulties years, Adventists in Greater New just had knee surgery. or lacks may seem small compared York are responding to the gospel Camp Berkshire's rebuilding and to tough "final exams" foretold for commission despite limitations or renovation still in progress? That the days ahead. Then, as now, the apparent obstacles. The work of hasn't stopped hundreds of Lord enables. evangelism is going forward! Greater New York members from No baptismal tank at hand? Every- enjoying the facilities that are avail- "In the great closing work we shall thing from bathtubs to swimming meet with perplexities that we know able there. In addition to the first not how to deal with, but let us not pools has been "converted" for the expanded camp meeting in four forget that the three great powers of immersion of baptismal candi- years, the facility continues to heaven are working, that a divine dates. Here, Pastor Thanh Tin Loi draw members of many churches hand is on the wheel, and that God in the conference for weekend re- will bring His purposes to pass (Evan- treats. Meetings such as the an- gelism, p. 65). nual "Dia de la Hermandad His- pana" (Spanish Brotherhood Day) The camp will be open all year, with offered a Sunday of enjoyment heated motel and other units and caf- and spiritual refreshment. Eradio eteria service. For reservations, con- Alonso (at podium), associate di- tact Jim Keifer, Camp Manager, (914) rector of the North American Divi- 832-6681. sion Ministerial De- partment, was the featured speaker. He emphasized the need to seek the Holy Spirit for the finishing of the of the Chinese New York church work. With him is the follows a more traditional route group, "Eloi," from taken by many churches without Broadway Hispanic their own tank. He prepares to church in Manhattan. baptize Mrs. Chun Shun, age 78, October 7 to 9, con- in an afternoon service using the ference workers gath- baptistry of nearby Jackson ered at the camp for a Heights church. Deacon Daniel ministerial retreat fo- Tan is at left. cused on evangelism. At a September baptism in the Evangelist Mark Finley, Flushing church, Pastor Angelo speaker-designate for Nanocchio baptized Yvonne Bar- the It Is Written televi- nett and 16-year-old Michael Mass sion program, led out in the church's portable baptismal in a series of studies on 'alum 2, 1992, Vol. XCI, No. I 15 JEAN PREST/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
NEW YORK
BUFFALO SUBURBAN CHURCH DEDICATION USA Union Springs Academy was founded in 1921! Have you found USA? God blessed with a bright and beau- SPOTLIGHT (Place a check mark in each box(es) to indicate tiful day of rejoicing for the mem- your interest.) bers and friends of the Buffalo Sub- u rb an Seventh-day Adventist ❑ I want to receive information on enrolling at USA. Church to • I desire a change of school for second semester. celebrate ❑ I need financial assistance and request information leading to paying off it. the mort- • I would like a phone call from USA to discuss my immediate gage on enrollment. their church Full Name that was built in Address 1982. City State This day of Zip Phone ( ) praise started Expected Graduation Year Age Current Grade Mary Wilson reading the with Sab- Clip and mail to address below contents of a prepared bath mortgage. school un-
ceeds from the event will be used to SECOND SEMESTER is now only TODAY AT USA offset the cost of the Senior Class weeks away. If you desire a Chris- "SPIRITUAL GROWTH" Service Trip scheduled for March tian education in Atlantic Union's Week of Prayer could best be de- 1992. boarding academy, please complete scribed as outstanding this semester * * * and send the above interest box to at USA. Pastor John Thurber be- the address below. You deserve the came a cherished friend to students ALUMNI OF UNION SPRINGS best . . . choose Union Springs Acad- and faculty alike during the Novem- ACADEMY, plan now to attend emy. ber 18-23 week. His stories touched your homecoming weekend, May 1 * * * our hearts. Not a single person and 2, 1992. Honor classes: '32, '42, • Any questions—Contact Mark wanted to see him leave, and for '52, '62, '67, '68, '72, '82. For more many his presence meant the begin- Wile, Advancement and Develop- information, please write the Devel- ment, RR #1, Box 43A, Union ning of a renewed relationship with opment Office at USA. God. Springs, NY 13160. Telephone: (315) * * * 889-7314 ext. 16. L * * * ENDOWMENT GIFTS continue to 1992'S SENIOR CLASS held its first come in as USA's Endowment re- AIM HIGH-COME TO... benefit of the year on Saturday ceived an anonymous $10,000 gift evening, November 23. Students, recently. This fund makes it possi- family, and friends responded with ble for more than 40 percent of laughter and applause as the class USA's students to receive financial rendered a superb talent show. assistance. Keep up the great work Skits, music, and a play were some Alumni and Friends! of the segments of the benefit. Pro- * * *
16 THE ARANTIC UNION GLEANER der the leadership of Gene Mac- tually cost about $425,000, there church school moved into the Leod and Gladys Ruppenthal. was only an eight-year mortgage building in February 1983. Longtime members of the church of $75,000. This was made possible The grand finale of the day was and building committee, they fas- by much sacrificial giving. when everyone gathered around a cinated the congregation as they Ed Fickess provided a historical large rock on the lawn where the reminisced about the plans for the report on the "mortgage" was church and how they developed Building Commit- burned. A special under God's leading. Elder Eoin tee regarding the document was Giller, who had been the pastor various phases of prepared by from 1984-1989, led the Sabbath the actual build- Nancy Raquet, an school Bible study and Elder Lee ing. He pointed artistic member of Thompson, New York Conference out the many the church. president, presented the morning projects and long Buffalo Subur- sermon. The Act of Dedication, led hours spent by the ban surely has rea- by Elder David Foster, was his first members in carry- son to celebrate official act as the new pastor of ing out the details. and praise God for Buffalo Suburban, having just ar- Also, instances of Duplicate mortgage papers being burned. His leading and rived from Australia. God's leading were cited as mira- blessings in building a temple for After a fellowship dinner, an cles worked out to make the build- the Lord. The members were "End of Mortgage Celebration" ing process successful. thankful and happy to be able to was held. An interesting financial The first service in the new dedicate this building to God free report given by Jo McCarthy re- church was held on Christmas Day of debt. Their wish is that it truly vealed that while the building ac- 1982, to everyone's delight. The represents His purpose.
PRISON MINISTRY DAY Ministry members. fare Ministry, pp. 45, 49). "Inas- Many individuals are physically much as ye have done it unto one The first Prison Ministry Day at and spiritually in bondage—a kind of the least of these my brethren, Batavia church was coordinated by of prison. The Spirit of Prophecy ye have done it unto me" (Mat- Ruby Graves, leader of the Bible counsels: "The suffering and des- thew 25:40). The Prison Ministry is Truth Prison Ministry. Deputy Su- titute of all classes are our neigh- a unique ministry, but a rewarding perintendent Eugene Pierce, bors . . . He who truly loves God one for those who participate. Prison Administrator Advisor of and his fellow man is he who ►- the Bible Truth Prison Ministry, shows mercy to the destitute, the Pastor Dick Dale was the guest speaker. suffering, the wounded . . ." (Wel- Bible Truth Prison Ministry members are dedicated to pro- claiming the message of a loving Christ to prison inmates. Their personal testimonies convey a bur- den for these inmates and for sav- rt ing souls for the kingdom. Mr. Pierce's testimony was enlight- ening—it disputed the stereotype belief that all prison administrators TE; are heartless or uncaring. His words reflected a genuine broth- erly love for incarcerated men and Left to right: Pastor Dick Dale, Kathleen Deputy Superintendent Eugene Pierce (left) Whitmyre (Batavia church), Ruby Graves and George Saunders participating in women. (Emmanuel Temple), Elder Howard Greene Sabbath school in the Genesee Park Elder Howard Greene offered a (Batavia), Deputy Superintendent Eugene Boulevard church, Rochester, New York. moving and inspiring dedicatory Pierce (Erie County Correctional Facility), prayer for the Bible Truth Prison and Ronald Karn (Batavia). palmy 2, 1992, Vol. XI, No. I 17
HARRY SABNANI/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
NEW YOUTH LEADER New England again, believing FOR NORTHERN NEW God was calling him to work in ENGLAND Northern New England. His re- sponsibilities now include the De- Harry Sabnani (whose first name partments of Communication, is actually Haresh) was born in Community Services, Evangelism what is now West Pakistan. His Outreach programs, and the family fled the country during the Youth Department. His Youth re- bloody Hindu/Moslem civil war sponsibilities include being a di- when he was a year old. The last of rector for the Pathfinder Clubs and five children born to Hindu par- then in the summer he will be in ents, he grew up in Bombay learn- charge of the Youth Camp. Harry ing to worship idols and follow the realizes the challenge that lies Hindu faith. At the age of ten, a Elder Harry Sabnani ahead of him. First, to fill now- business opportunity led his father retired Elder Ron Goodall's shoes to move the family to Singapore. It in the youth program; second, to was there that God began to set in learned he could come to Canada plan activities for the youth. When motion a series of events that —the current president of Cana- asked how he is able to carry out would lead Harry to Christianity dian Union College was the same his responsibilities in all the vari- and ultimately the ministry. P. G. Miller! After a semester ous departments, he replies with a The president of our Adventist there, he was able to transfer to smile "Delegation is the key. I school and college in Singapore, P. Atlantic Union College. While at have the best laypersons to help G. Miller, became a regular patron AUC he wrote his parents that he me." of the family shop. When he was studying for the ministry and The Sabnanis have three chil- learned of the need of a school for that he also was planning to wed dren, Heidi, 17—a junior, Janel, Harry, he suggested Southeast Judy MacDougall, a nursing stu- 15—a freshman, and Jared, 11 —a Asia Union College. The family dent. fifth grader. All three attend Pine was delighted and Harry began After receiving a B.A. in Theol- Tree Academy. fifth grade. As his schooling pro- ogy from AUC, he attended An- gressed he began to learn of the drews University Seminary, work- love of God for man and the Ten ing his way through as a hospital Commandments. His parents and emergency room orderly. He were not pleased and almost had received his Master of Divinity de- him change schools when he tried gree in 1974. URGENTLY to show them the error of their A four-church district in Wis- NEEDED BY PINE ways! Through elementary school, consin (with no senior pastor) was TREE ACADEMY academy, and two years of junior his first intern assignment! That college, the Holy Spirit was slowly kept him plenty busy for almost FREEPORT, MAINE convincing him to follow Jesus. He four years. In early 1977 he ac- secretly believed, went to church, cepted a call to the Potomac Con- A group picture of and was baptized in 1966, without ference where he was ordained the 1929 graduating his parent's knowledge. and pastored the Pennsylvania class from Pine Tree After graduation, as a guitarist Avenue church in Washington, Academy when lo- in a local rock band, he knew D.C., for four years. In 1981 the cated at Auburn, ME. worldly influences were drawing Sabnani's moved near Seattle, him away from the Lord. He where Harry was Personal Evan- Please contact: promised the Lord he would be- gelism Director for the Washing- Dorothy Hatt come a minister, if He could get ton Conference for seven years, #13 U.S. Route 1 him away from the Far East and holding training sessions, evange- Scarborough, ME 04074 further his education in America. listic crusades, and Revelation (207) 883-2225 Although the student quota for the Seminars. United States was filled, he In 1988, Harry came full circle to
18 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER
CHARLES C. CASE/COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
SPOT NEWS Eastern States Exposition (the Big 0- Children from the Shelburne E) in West Springfield, Massachu- Falls church primary and junior 0- Members of the Pawtucket setts. Thousands of pieces of liter- divisions participated in a three- Seventh-day Adventist Church, ature were distributed and hun- mile walk-a-thon for Investment. located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, dreds of people registered for The Lord blessed with beautiful recently voted, as the result of a additional materials and/or weather and $373. survey they conducted, to change classes. Many people sampled the 0- On a beautiful Sabbath in Au- the church name to the Lincoln meat substitutes. gust, members of the Lincoln (for- Seventh-day Adventist Church, az, Forty members of the Boston merly Pawtucket) and Foxboro according to Pastor Eric M. Doran. Seventh-day Adventist Hispanic churches followed a 20-year tradi- 0. Pastor Paul Peterson reports Church and the Jamaica Plain tion of holding outdoor Sabbath that members from the Spring- church joined in the twenty- services at Chapel-By-The-Sea in field, Enfield, and Northampton second March for Hunger re- Colt State Park, Bristol, Rhode Is- churches and many volunteers cently. The youngest group land. Pastor Hyveth Williams of from across the conference assem- member was seven months and the Boston Temple was the guest bled, equipped, and staffed, and the oldest was Alejandrino Her- speaker. The day was marked by later coordinated and followed up rera, 75. The goal was $1,000; the inspiration, relaxation, and good results of a display on the theme of final amount was more than fellowship. vegetarianism at last September's $1,800.
SNEC PRISON Vice presidents: prison ministry and two to three MINISTRIES Connecticut—Truman Williams hours a month to do it. When FEDERATION Western Massachusetts Jesus was here on earth, he took David McAdams the church to the people in the Thirteen churches were repre- Eastern Massachusetts streets and brought the people of sented at the October 20 prison Robert Sweet the streets into the church. Should ministries training workshop for Rhode Island—Cory Miller we do anything less? new members of the federation Secretary-Treasurer Would you like to establish a conducted by Rupert Chung from Thomas Merrill ministry in your church? Call (203) the Association of Adventist Sergeant at arms 423-0118 or write Richard De- Prison Ministries (AAPM). James Casson lorme, 64 Francis Street, Williman- New officers for the association The federation's goal is to estab- tic, Connecticut 06226. for 1991-92 are: lish a prison ministry in every President church in the conference. It takes Richard Delorme only one person to establish a
FIFTIETH Taunton, Massa- Basharat I. Masih, a Seventh- ANNIVERSARY chusetts; W. G. day Adventist chaplain, is em- and Nancy Nel- ployed in the University Hospi- tal and Boston University Laurence and Madora (Brown) son of Keene, Medical Center, Boston, MA, as Daniels of 1918 Fifth Street, Texas; Barry and a chaplain and educator in the 6. 4iii I Clinical Pastoral Education Pro- Cheney, Washington, celebrated Derise Marden of gram. He ministers to Seventh- their 50th wedding anniversary on Grand Rapids, day Adventist patients as they come to a non- Adventist hospital for medical treatment and July 14, 1991, at Upper Columbia Michigan; and surgeries. Chaplain Masih is available for assis- Academy in Spangles, Washing- Laurence and Richard and Nita tance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He can 0- Madora Daniels be reached by dialing the following telephone ton. They were married August Griffitts of numbers: Hospital (617) 638-6850 10, 1941, in Hudson, Massachu- Cheney, Wash- 24-hour Page (617)638-7243` setts. Hosting the celebration were ington. The Daniels have eleven Home (617) 265-1532 their children and their spouses: grandchildren. *Ask for Chaplain Basharat Masih Gilbert and Lareene Daniels of lanuary 2, 1992, VoL XCI, No. I 19 Your college future is coming into view.
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What: Workshops on your pos- Who: Anyone who is interested sibilities at an SDA college, in an SDA college, however hosted by AUC, complete with serious your level of interest, information about admissions, and family members of prospec- financial aid, scholarships, tive students. course offerings, and career opportunities. Why: You deserve the chance to see AUC or the Adventist col- Where: We're offering forty lege system in general up-close, seminars in locations through- but we realize that time and location out the Atlantic Union, so that may make that difficult. So, we'll wherever you are, at least one come to you. In a competitive world, seminar is within manageable having all the options makes a differ- driving distance. ence... and we can help. When: Watch for posters an- nouncing a date between How: Attend the seminar nearest December and March when you and speak with our college we'll be nearest you. Our semi- personnel. Serious students nars are held in the should bring your afternoon and UNIp 1991 tax return (or evening, and allow I your parents' form, if for you to choose a you are dependent). time that is most For information: convenient for you. (800) 282-2030.
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20 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Jan. 19 Overcoming an Alcoholic Environment BULLETIN Calendar Jan. 26 Overcoming Depression NEW YORK Caring for Marriage Feb. 2 Overcoming Spousal Abuse CONFERENCE Feb. 14-16 Feb. 9 Overcoming a Handicap BOARD For further informa- Feb. 16 Overcoming Sexual Abuse Youth Summit Feb. 23 Overcoming Bankruptcy Lockport, NY tion on any event call (315) 469-6921 Mar. 1 Overcoming Opposition Jan. 11; $15.00 A two-tape video package of THE OVERCOMERS Caring for Marriage ATLANTIC will be made available to local Adventist churches Jan. 17-19 UNION COLLEGE and laypeople who wish to use the programs for evangelism. Youth Mission Day Maranatha/AUC Beginning in January '92, Adventist Book Centers Rochester Bay Knoll Trip to Venezuela will carry both the new book and video series as Jan. 25 Jan. 2-22 witnessing tools. Annual NYC Opening of Reading Pathfinder/Youth Center Snow Weekend Thurs., Jan. 23 Feb. 1 & 2 Science Complex Skiing at Gore Mt. LLOYD on Sunday Barber & Seville Emergency Medical Group 11165 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE STE 137 Jan. 25; 8:30 p.m. LOMA LINDA. CALIFORNIA 92354 Annual NYC Machlan Auditorium Dominican Republic Lyceum Series Maranatha Trip PHYSICIAN CAREER Feb. 7-17 World Mission Week OPPORTUNITIES Project: Building a Jan. 28-31 church • Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Fee: $650.00 Occupational Medicine. • Academic positions in Sunset Table Emergency Medicne. Eastern Standard Time • We care about patients' spiritual as well as physical well being. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 3 10 17 24 31 • SDA Hospital Contracts in California and the East Coast. Bangor, ME 4:05 4:13 4:21 4:30 4:40 Portland, ME 4:15 4:22 4:30 4:39 4:49 Call Jan Webb at (800) 333-LEMG. Boston, MA 4:23 4:30 4:38 4:46 4:55 So. Lancaster, MA 4:25 4:32 4:40 4:48 4:57 Pittsfield, MA 4:32 4:38 4:46 4:55 5:04 Hartford, CT 4:31 4:38 4:46 4:54 5:03 4:54 5:02 5:10 LOMA LINDA New York, NY 4:40 4:46 UNIVERSITY Utica, NY 4:37 4:44 4:52 5:01 5:10 Syracuse, NY 4:41 4:48 4:56 5:05 5:14 PUBLIC RELATIONS Rochester, NY 4:47 4:53 5:01 5:10 5:19 Buffalo, NY 4:54 5:01 5:09 5:17 5:26 SPECIALIST at LLU Hamilton, Bda. 5:24 5:30 5:36 5:43 5:49 Loma Linda University has an opening for the full-time position of projects editor. Applicant must have strong writing and graphic Vandeman/Finley Team skills. Varied responsibilitites will include producing slide-tape pro- up for Major TV Miniseries on grams, writing for bi-monthly University newspaper, coordinating It Is Written speaker's bureau and campus tour program, and working with Up to two million TV viewers in the United States University departments on special and Europe will see the entire first segment in It Is publication projects. Written's new miniseries, THE OVERCOMERS, from January 19 through March 1. Bachelor's degree in English, public relations, or related field required. Women, minorities, and handicapped individuals are encouraged to apply. Send resume to: Loma Linda University Human Resources Department P.O. Box 2000 Loma Linda, California 92350 Loma Linda University is an equal opportunity employer. George E. Vandeman Mark A. Finley
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All advertisements should be sent, together with payment, to your REGISTERED ADMINISTRATIVE AND local conference office for approval by the communication director. NON-MEDICAL POSITIONS The rate is 423.00 for each insertion of forty words or less, and 10 cents CLINICAL DIETITIANS, COOKS, FOOD for each additional word for advertisements originating within the AVAILABLE SERVICE SUPERVISORS—Openings avail- Atlantic Unions 826.00 for each insertion for all others with a forty-word maximum. Check or money order should be made payable able in various geographical areas. Please to Atlantic Union GLEANER or Atlantic Union Conference. FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITION avail- send resumes to Human Resources, Nutri- PLEASE NOTE: Advertising in the Atlantic Union GLEANER is not able beginning summer 1992 in Education/ Group, 2100 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, CA solicited and appears as a service to the membership of the Atlantic Psychology Dept., Atlantic Union College. Union Conference. Advertising in the GLEANER is a privilege, not a 95661. For further information, call Human right. Requirements: earned doctorate in Curricu- Resources (916) 782-5200. The Atlantic Union GLEANER reserves the right to refuse any adver- lum or Administration, preferably with expe- tisement. The rejection of any advertisement should not be construed to rience in the other. Also need biology teacher ESCAPE STRESS of city life. Enjoy country constitute disapproval of the product or the service involved. environment in beautiful mountains of Vir- Classified and display ads appearing in the Atlantic Union with broad interests and proven track record GLEANER are printed without endorsement or recommendation of the in college teaching. (Department chairman- ginia. Now accepting applications for antici- Atlantic Union Conference and the Atlantic Union GLEANER does not ship possibility) Send resume to Office of the pated opening, Supervisor of Housekeeping accept responsibility for categorical or typographical errors. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Atlantic and Laundry. Contact: Malin Health Care Union College, So. Lancaster, MA 01561. Center, Administrator, 1550 Chapman Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382; (703) 228-7380. MEDICAL POSITIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR—READING CEN- AVAILABLE TER—New community outreach program. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MEDICAL Duties include diagnosing adults/children RECORDS—Requirements: Bachelor's degree BECOME A TRAINED clinical laboratory pro- with learning differences, administering cor- in medical records administration with regis- fessional. Medical technology, histotechnol- rective reading treatment, engaging in re- tered record administrator. Three years' man- ogy, and phlebotomy programs available. For search, program designing. Ideal candidate agement experience in medical records. Excel- more information call collect (708) 887-4299 or will hold M.A. in reading/special education, lent communication and leadership skills. write School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. have experience with dyslexics and/or testing Experience with information systems, ICD-9 Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, learning differences. Part-time Feb.-May 1992, and CPT coding and reimbursement methods IL 60521. full-time May —. Send resume to: Dr. Shirani preferred. Submit resume to: Elise Kinsey, de Alwis, Atlantic Union College, So. Lan- 3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429; EMERGENCY-EXPERIENCED PHYSICIAN caster, MA 01561. (513) 296-7863, call collect. —SDA hospital emergency department—SE Kentucky. Enjoy country living/up-to-date LOUIS SMITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL — WANTED—Modern Languages teacher with health care technology. SDA church, school, 40-bed facility in Southern Georgia, has open- MA (minimum), preferably in French. Re- good housing. We care about patients' spiri- ing for Director of Development and Public quirements: mastery of French and Spanish. tual as well as physical well-being. Call Jan Relations. Hospital experience required. Con- Position opening 1992-93 academic year. Send Webb at 1-800-333-5364. tact Lucile Mann, Director of Human Re- resume to Dr. Floyd Greenleaf, Southern Col- sources (912) 482-3110 or send resume to 852 lege, P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315; LOOKING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO W. Thigpen Ave., Lakeland, GA 31635. (615) 238-2804. SERVE?—Louis Smith Memorial Hospital needs a midwife to operate a clinic in Lake- TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN MATHE- NEEDED—TREE PLANTERS in SE United land, GA. Competitive salary and benefits, MATICS AND STATISTICS available fall States starting end of November into April, SDA church, 8-grade school, and access to 1992. Should have Ph.D. in mathematics or with year-round work available. Hard, piece- Florida Resort areas. Contact Lucile Mann statistics and commitment to teaching. Con- type work with good pay and healthy life- (912) 482-3110 or send resume to 852 W. tact Dr. Ken Wiggins, Mathematics Dept., style. Request written info: Call (208) 263-8585. Thigpen Ave., Lakeland, GA 31635. Walla Walla College, College Place, WA 99324. (509) 527-2087; FAX (509) 527-2253. FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN needed for PROPERTY AVAILABLE A established hospital-based clinic in ideal rural ANDREWS UNIVERSITY SEEKS EDUCA surroundings. Facilities include 40-bed acute TIONAL PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER— GULF-SIDE 1/2 DUPLEX for rent in Crystal care hospital and 62-bed nursing home oper- Requirements: APA doctorate in School/ Beach, FL. Enjoy beautiful Gulf sunsets; a ated by AHS/Sunbelt. The facility is located in Educational Psychology; two years' experi- birder's paradise; beach front. One bedroom, Lakeland, GA, next to SDA church and 8-grade ence as school psychologist; statistics and re- full bath, kitchen, and living room; fully fur- school. Contact Paul Massengill, President, search background; strong commitment to nished; ground floor. Accepting 1991-92 reser- Louis Smith Memorial Hospital (912) 482-3110. research and integration of faith and learning. vations. Call (MI) (517) 787-5731. Interested Adventists send resume with refer- RNs AND RADIOLOGIST TECHNOLO- ences: Dr. Warren Minder, Dean, School of NC MOUNTAINS—Scenic land with great GISTS needed in heartland of Florida. Walker Education, Andrews University, Berrien building sites. Springs. From $1,000/acre. Also Memorial and Lake Placid Medical Centers Springs, MI 49104-0100. 3 BR 3 BA home on 36 acres. Two fireplaces, A offer excellent wages/benefits, 101- or 50-bed decks, much more! 36 acres has creek, pas- facility, rural setting, large 10-grade school, ANDREWS UNIVERSITY SEEKS SPEECH- ture, springs, and woods. Sacrifice! $129,000. 900 member church. Florida license required. LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY TEACHER AND Call (704) 622-3518. Please call Tom Amos at 1-800-741-6731. CLINICIAN—Minimum requirements: Mas- ter's degree; Certificate of Clinical Compe- TENURE-TRACK POSITION FOR BIOL- tence from ASHA; three years' clinical experi- MERCHANDISE FOR SALE OGY TEACHER available immediately. Ph.D. ence. Involves teaching and supervising '44 required. Must be prepared to teach microbi- practicum students. Additionally will be affil- LOG CABIN HOMES, LTD—British Colum- ology and immunology. Contact Dr. Susan iated with (and compensated by) an indepen- Dixon, Biology Dept. Chair, Walla Walla Col- bia Cedar for price of pine or less! Andersen dent medical center. Adventists send resume windows, Douglas fir doors, roof, shingles. lege, College Place, WA 99324; (509) 527-2602 to Pamela Dutcher, Chairperson, Andrews Total kit $14,000 and up. Ten percent down or (509) 522-1892. University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0120. holds price two years. Will beat any company. 22 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER T H EG ATLANTIC UNION
OMCIAL OEMMi OF NE AILINIK 2.10N COMIINCE\TE Of iniXtli.DAY ADAMR CLASSIFIED ADS Ted T. Jones Editor Geraldine I. Grout Assistant Editor Sherrie Steele Kinney Design and Layout Only brand name material. Compare. North- teed bonus incentives for your hard work? If CORRESPONDENTS: David Rogers, Bermuda; Betty Cooney, ern VT land available. Call (603) 474-3926 or you need a job that provides excellent income, Greater New York; Jean Prest, New York; Clement Murray, (802) 334-1283. challenge, opportunity to grow and flexible Northeastern; Harry Sabnani, Northern New England; hours, please call for an appointment. (402) Charles C. Case, Southern New England; Jocelyn Fay, 434-6555. Atlantic Union College; Philadelphia Andrews, Fuller MISCELLANEOUS Memorial Hospital; James J. Londis, New England Memorial DAYSTAR RECORDING STUDIOS LOOK- Hospital; James L. Brassard, Parkview Memorial Hospital. RETIRE TO MAINE in beautiful Brunswick ING FOR SOLOISTS, groups, and instru- Retirement Village. Enjoy the beauty of mentalists wanting to record demos, custom, CONFERENCE DIRECTORIES or commercial projects. Complete 24-trac, coastal Maine. One- and two-bedroom units Atlantic Union Conference state-of-the-art full midi studio. In-house mu- $425 to $590. SDA hospital, doctors' offices, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 and church adjoining. Northern New England sicians, production, arranging available. Call 15081 368-8333 Conference, P.O. Box 1340, Portland, ME Max Mace, Turning Point Music, P.O. Box President P. S. Follett 04104: (207) 797-3760. 1358, Placerville, CA 95667; 1-800-748-5658. Secretary Alvin S. Goulboume CONTROL WEIGHT, CHOLESTEROL, DI- Treasurer Juan R. Prestol RETIREMENT HOME—Located two miles Association Treasurer Juan R. Prestol from South Lancaster, the Ferguson Home. A ABETES, the right way! Wildwood's live-in Undertreasurer Kenneth W. Osborn true homelike atmosphere in a residential set- programs include jacuzzi, sauna, hydrother- ASI Alvin R. 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We need a few ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE: Dr. Lawrence T. Geraty, nus of our lists for the past year: names, President; Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561; addresses, descriptions of people. Join for one motivated individuals who will benefit from (508) 368-2000. this dynamic program. No experience neces- to twelve months. For instructions send BERMUDA: E. L. Richardson, President; Carlyle C. Sim- stamped envelope to AS0-50, Box 527, Can- sary. Free information package. Dimensions mons, Secretary; Delbert B. Pearman, Treasurer. Office Ad- yonville, OR 97417. Unlimited, Box 101, Dept. 52, Brooklyn, NY dress: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (809) 2924110. 11203-0004. GREATER NEW YORK: G. M. Kretschmar, President; Louis COLORADO VACATION? For you and the Torres, Secretary; Leon Thomassian, Treasurer. Office Ad- family. Come to Filoha Meadows near historic dress: 7 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, New York 11030. Redstone. Enjoy mountain splendor in the SPEND A YEAR IN CHINA Telephone: (516) 627-9350. Rockies. Fabulous snow skiing, abundant NEW YORK: F. Lee Thompson, President; James Glass, TEACHING ENGLISH Secretary-treasurer. Office Address (P.O. Box 67, Onondaga wildlife, trout fishing, private natural hot min- Branch) 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York eral springs, jeeping, hiking and biking trails. This will be one of the most rewarding 13215. (315) 469-6921. Affordable kitchenettes. Call: 1-800-227-8906. years of your life NORTHEASTERN: S. H. Brooks, President; Trevor H. C. Baker, Secretary; L. B. Hampton, Treasurer. Office Address: NEED TO MOVE? Move with confidence. Opportunities are now open for 115-50 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434. Tele- Call Montana Conference Transportation: the phone: (718) 291-8006. preferred choice of thousands of satisfied Ad- qualified college graduates to teach in government schools in NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: E. L. Malcolm, President; ventists. 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Jim McDonald, winner of 38 Gospel Albums of the Year is taking Teachers for China tion. 12501 Old Columbia Pike NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: Address requests should be sent to IV- auditions for individuals, groups, and chil- the treasurer of the local conference where membership is dren. Jim McDonald Productions (619) 692- Silver Spring, MD 20904 held. Both old and new addresses should be given when a I 2411; 3808 Rosecrans St., Suite 458, San Diego, change of address is requested. CA 92111. Phone: (301)680-6000 Member, Associated Church Press Fax: (301)680-6090 LOOKING FOR A JOB working for a reputa- Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index ble and successful company offering guaran- limy 2, 1992, Vol xct Na I 23
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