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Norman Wendth Accepts Presidency at AUC Quoi de Neuf? Youth Talk Adventist Education ¿Qué Está Pasando? M ission Stat e m e n t July To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform, 2007 instruct, and inspire our church members. F e at ur e s DE PA R T M e n t s Editorial 3 Positions of Our Faith 7 4 C ov e r St or y : The Adventist Education 8 Rest of the Story inside Youth Talk 9 Quoi de Neuf? 25 ¿Qué Está Pasando? 26 7 Positions of Our Faith: Homelessness and Poverty n e W S Greater New York 10 Atlantic Union College 12 8 Adventist Education: New York 14 Bermuda Institute Northeastern 18 Builds Leaders Northern New England 20 Southern New England 22 Bermuda 24 13 Norman Wendth Accepts Presidency at Atlantic Union College IN FORM at ion Bulletin Board 28 Obituaries 28 16 The Time I Doubted Classifieds 29 De a DL in e s 17 HeartQuest — Turning September 2007 July 13 Friends into Believers October 2007 August 10 November 2007 September 14

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outh ministry is alive and well I could continue to share all the awesome in the Atlantic Union. I wish you ministry events that have taken place in this Ycould have been with me during the union, but space does not permit. These months of April and May to listen to young events are all important as it gives our youth people from South Lancaster Academy opportunities to impact their church and share the love of Jesus with others in a make life-changing decisions. youth revival series in South Lancaster, However, no matter how blessed we are Massachusetts. I personally received a spe- that our young people are given these oppor- cial blessing by attending these meetings. tunities, nothing is more important than our “Nothing is more Other groups of young people have also ultimate mission with the youth, and that been conducting evangelistic meetings in is making sure they understand that God important than various areas of the Atlantic Union. cares for them and that their church cares for Many unique youth events have occurred them. “God with us,” as stated in John 1:14, our ultimate over the past several months in different is a truth that takes us right to the heart of locations. One year ago 4,500 Pathfinders youth ministry—having a passion to flesh mission with the attended the “Light It Up” Atlantic Union out the life of God and the love of God to the Pathfinder Camporee. Hundreds of young people with whom we are working youth, and that Pathfinders have attended local Pathfinder and to consistently, creatively, and obediently camporees throughout this union. live out the Word of God in their presence. is making sure In February approximately 120 young “Youth ministry focuses on relationships, adults attended the annual GODencounters not only because of who teenagers are but they understand weekend. Most of these young adults are because of who God is. God is a relation- students in public colleges and universities ship—Christian tradition used the relational that God cares in the Atlantic Union territory. More than language of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to 20 young adults made decisions for baptism describe the persons of the Trinity—and for them and at the conclusion of that event. this God’s love is so generous that the Godhead alone cannot contain it. Significant At the end of February, the Atlantic Union that their church had one of the largest union representations relationships with other Christians mat- at the “Just Claim It” Youth Prayer Conference ter because they teach us something about in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds of Atlantic Union what God is like—the One who can love us cares for them.” youth pledged to go back to their home in spite of ourselves and who loves us pas- churches and communities and put into prac- sionately enough to suffer willingly on our tice skills and concepts learned in the areas of behalf”—The God-bearing Life: The Art of evangelism, outreach, and community service. Soul Tending for Youth Ministry, p. 27. Several youth groups and academies have May we all seek to be faithful reflectors of taken mission trips to some faraway coun- Jesus, God’s son, and seek to do ministry with try. The team from Northern New England our young people that reflects Jesus, the Good baptized 300 individuals for Jesus. Shepherd. Because God can look on each one Recently, the Atlantic Union hosted “Let’s of us with clear assessment and unconditional Talk” with General Conference president Jan acceptance, may we all look on our youth Paulsen. It was filmed and produced in New with the same grace and forgiveness. York City. Thirty young adults and young Bill Wood is the youth, Pathfinder, and Adventurer professionals asked Paulsen some very spe- director for the Atlantic Union Conference. cific and pointed questions. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, July 2007 By Patricia Humphrey TheRest of the Story

ake up, Sleeping Beauty,” my hus- you, but the days on which I am sleep-deprived don’t band said gently one morning as he go down in history as some of my better days. Not only “Wattempted to nudge me into con- do I yawn constantly, but my mood, my energy level, sciousness. “Um hmmm,” I responded, and then rolled even my thought processes—all are affected when I over to savor my last few moments of precious sleep. I don’t get my full quota of “Zzz’s.” I’ve always known simply dreaded having to get up. While I don’t consider intuitively that I need adequate sleep in order to func- myself a night-owl, I’m not exactly a morning person tion at my best, but lately I’ve made some surprising either. Getting up during the “wee hours” just isn’t my discoveries about the benefits of a good night’s rest favorite thing to do. And I don’t know how it is with and the serious health consequences of losing sleep.

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Sleep—It’s More Important Than in Reader’s Digest in 2005. In that Other studies indicate that a lack You Think study, the women who got less than of sleep affects not only the heart, but According to the National Sleep seven hours of sleep had a slightly ele- the mind as well. According to Mark Foundation, about one-third of vated risk of heart disease. Other study Mahowald, a professor of neurology at Americans sleep 6.5 hours or less a findings revealed that a lack of sleep is the University of Minnesota Medical night, less than the optimum 7-8 hours associated with higher levels of stress School, “One complete night of sleep that most experts recommend. Each hormones, elevated blood pressure, and deprivation is as impairing in simulated year the organization conducts a poll blood sugar levels. But don’t be tempted driving tests as a legally intoxicat- on the sleep habits of Americans. In to think that if eight hours is good, ing blood-alcohol level.” (From The 2002 their Sleep in America poll results more is better. The same study found Franklin Institute Online at www. reported that “While many Americans that nine or more hours of sleep tended fi.edu/brain/sleep.htm) enjoy the benefits of sufficient sleep, to increase the risk of heart disease. Now here’s an interesting tidbit you as many as 47 million adults may be David White, M.D., a Harvard possibly never considered: If you’re putting themselves at risk for injury, Medical School reseacher who helped struggling with a weight problem, your health, and behavior problems because to conduct the study, reiterates what answer could be to change your sleep- they aren’t meeting their minimum ing habits. A groundbreaking study, sleep need in order to be fully alert the reported in the December 6, 2004, issue of USA Today revealed some sur- next day.” Diabetes, insulin resistance, Merriam-W ebster’s Collegiate prising findings: “Too little sleep can Dictionary (eleventh edition) defines make you fat.” The scientific explana- sleep as “the natural periodic suspen- depression, impaired sexual tion is that sleep loss raises the levels sion of consciousness during which the of a hunger hormone and lowers the powers of the body are restored.” Sleep functioning, and proneness levels of a hormone that creates a sense allows the body to recharge and reju- of satiety or fullness. The end result? venate. It is essential to good health to injuries, researchers Overeating and weight gain. and, without it, our bodies would not All this represents just a sampling be able to function. Sleep also has say, are also some of the of the more than 20,000 studies on other benefits. For example, according sleep conducted by researchers over the to a study conducted by researchers many conditions associated years. Scientists are continually mak- at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical ing new discoveries about the value of Center and published in the June 30, with a lack of sleep. getting a good night’s rest. Diabetes, 2005, issue of Neuroscience, getting insulin resistance, depression, impaired adequate nighttime rest can improve a sexual functioning, and proneness to person’s memory. injuries, researchers say, are also some More specifically, sleep improves a they discovered in an article entitled of the many conditions associated with person’s ability to retain knowledge “Sleep Soundly for Heart Health,” “We a lack of sleep. about words, according to a study con- followed them for about 10 years, and ducted by The University of Chicago what we found was that if they slept Rest Versus Sleep and reported on in the October 9, less than six or seven hours per night, But getting eight hours of shut- 2003, issue of the journal Nature. the incidence of heart attacks went eye in the prone position is only one up rather steeply. People who slept way of helping to restore our bodies. Sleep Deprivation Can Hurt You about five hours a night had about a Remember the definition of sleep men- But if that’s not enough to convince 40 percent higher rate of heart attack tioned earlier? Though we often tend you of the importance of a good night’s than people who slept eight hours a to equate one with the other, there rest, keep reading. Such conditions as night. Surprisingly, people who slept is actually a difference between sleep heart disease and high blood pressure nine or more hours also had more and rest. Here’s how Webster defines have been linked to a lack of sleep, heart attacks, though there was not as rest: “a bodily state characterized by according to a Harvard study of 70,000 big an effect.” (Article source: www. minimal functional and metabolic women, reported in an article published dentalplans.com) activities. To cease from action or iStock Photo at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, July 2007 C ove r s t o r y motion: refrain from labor NKJV). I’d like to think that or exertion. To be free from God didn’t rest because anxiety or disturbance.” In He was tired, but to allow other words, when we’re Himself time to reflect on resting, we’re not necessar- and enjoy His handiwork! If ily unconscious, but we are it worked for Him, surely it taking time out for a change can work for us! of pace, to slow down, and to take a break from the Get a Good Night’s Rest hustle and bustle and stress According to Milton of our normal workday Crane, M.D., and Barbara activities. Crane, R.D., of Weimar Think about it. Have you Institute, insomnia—having ever had one of those days difficulty going to sleep—is when you were going non- the most common sleep dis- stop from the moment you turbance today. Here’s what woke up until you literally they suggest for dealing with collapsed into bed at night? mild insomnia: (I sure have.) Imagine if we • Go to bed and get up at were to carry on that way the same time every day. day after day. What do you • Avoid caffeine. think would be the result? • Don’t drink alcohol. It is We’d literally wear ourselves not a good sedative despite out, and eventually we’d what some recommend. become sick and die. Kevin Some experts recommend taking a • Get regular exercise. Trudeau, author of Nat ural • Take a warm (not hot) Cures “They” Don’t Want 20-minute daytime nap as a way of bath or shower before You to K now About, com- bed. pares that scenario to taking refreshing the brain and the body. • Keep your bedroom well a battery-powered device ventilated. and leaving it on until the battery is Rest: An Ancient Concept • Spend time in quiet reflection dead. He says that turning the device Though research continues to and prayer. on for short periods and then turning shed light on the importance of rest, it off for a while actually doubles the the idea is as old as time itself. The The bottom line is, adequate sleep is life of the battery. In the same way, Bible, in both the Old and the New essential to our health. If you’re still not rest lengthens our life span. Testaments, advocates the concept of convinced, try this little experiment: Some experts recommend taking rest. In Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Jesus Start going to bed an hour earlier than a 20-minute daytime nap as a way of gave a refreshing invitation when He usual, and, I guarantee, you’ll discover refreshing the brain and the body. A said, “Come unto me all you who for yourself the rest of the story. I’m cer- study of Japanese men found that a labor and are heavy laden and I will tainly up for the challenge. Are you? 20-minute nap improved their perfor- give you rest.” And in Jeremiah 6:16 mance level and self-confidence. I once God promises that if we walk in the Patricia Humphrey is associate director of communication and had a colleague at work who would “old paths” we will find “rest for [our] associate editor of the Record for actually close his office door for 30 souls.” Even as far back as the book the Southwestern Union Conference minutes every day, stretch out on the of Genesis, the Bible says that “on in Burleson, Texas. In her spare floor, and take a snooze. At the time I time, Patricia enjoys writing, the seventh day God ended His work especially about topics related to health. This thought the practice was rather strange, which He had done, and He rested article was reprinted, with permission, from the but in light of recent research, I believe on the seventh day from all His work March/April 2007 issue of Vibrant Life. he was actually a step ahead! which He had done” (Genesis 2:2,

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ermuda Institute (BI) strives power of choice. That’s annual agricul- to provide an education that what good leaders do.” tural exhibition. Youth B will equip our students to be Leadership also involves The class was very productive citizens here on earth persistence, courage, proud and excited and also prepare them to live in and sound judgment. to see that their heaven. We take seriously the McKinnon Eldridge, co- entry won a second charge that our students should editor of a local youth place ribbon (see be thinkers and not mere reflec- newspaper, displayed these photo on page 2). tors of others’ thoughts. We train qualities in such good Ultimately, our our students to be self-reliant but measure that he was cho- greatest desire at not self-sufficient, steadfast but sen to represent Bermuda Bermuda Institute not stubborn, disciplined but not at the United Nations (UN) McKinnon Eldridge was chosen to is to lead young demanding. This in New represent Bermuda at the United people to Christ. is the catalyst to York Nations. All we do is to producing stal- where he spoke that end. Faculty and staff get the wart leaders. in the UN gen- utmost joy when a young person One such stu- eral assembly. decides to accept Jesus as their dent who has He presented a Lord and Savior. The conference begun the jour- report on water has assigned two Bible work- ney of becoming catchment sys- ers, Loretta Gibbons and Eloise a strong positive tems for small leader is DeShay poor communi- Caines, a senior ties of Mexico at BI. Recently DeShay Caines shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II. and Africa. she enjoyed an To encour- experience of a lifetime—meeting age our male students to become and shaking hands with Queen strong leaders, the male teachers Elizabeth II, the head of state of of BI strive to motivate them to the United Kingdom. She, along fulfill their God-given potential with another Bermudian student, and become positive leaders on Mario Swainson, was elected as campus, revolutionizing the school. During the 2006-2007 school year these students were baptized. a delegate to represent Bermuda’s Through community activities, Youth Parliament. She plans to lunch meetings, and social out- Symonds, to study consistently pursue a career in law and political ings, the men of BI hope to inspire with our students to prepare them science. When asked how BI has a generation of young “who will for baptism. assisted her in being a leader she stand for the right though the Adventist education nurtures and responded, “God is our ultimate heavens fall”—Education, p. 57. promotes a lifetime of service to leader and we should strive to be Not only are we training our the church and to the world as we like Him. God understands us and high school students to be leaders, prepare young people for happiness listens to us. He gives people the but the youngsters in the elementa- and success not only on earth but ry school are eager to embrace the in the glorious life to come. qualities of leadership. After observing a poul- Sheila Holder is superin- try farm as part of a tendent of schools for the social science project, Bermuda Conference. the third graders decided to display what they had learned at the

Putting the Pieces Together What are some experiences you had participating YouthTalk in From Our Hearts? Atlantic Union youth share their opinions These responses are from six of the many Browning Elementary and South and ideas on various topics. Lancaster Academy students who participated in the student-led From Our Hearts evangelistic series held in May 2007 at the Village Church of Seventh-day Adventists in South Lancaster, Massachusetts.

“From Our Hearts was a blessing to so me to do this He would need to give many people in different ways. As a me a sign. Within the next few days I speaker, preparing and presenting a received an answer. Music started to sermon is much harder than I expected. flow through me. I realized this was It gave me a new respect for pastors and God’s answer. The song says, ‘Deep what they have to do. I wanted to touch down in my heart is where I want you people with what I had to say, but in the to be Lord.’ The next day I accepted the process I became closer to God and was position. I put together a praise team blessed. When I speak in front of people I am usually very ner- and sang the song for them. It was then that it was decided that vous. This time, however, I felt that God was with me because song should be the official theme song for the series.”—Jessica I was calm and could think and speak clearly. I am glad that Malcolm, sophomore God worked with us and that we completed these meetings for Him.”—Heidi Munding, senior “I have to admit I was skeptical about a bunch of teenagers pulling off a 14- “Less then a week before I was to speak day evangelistic series. I thought we at the From Our Hearts meetings I were too busy, too inexperienced—too turned to God and received powerful young. However, we learned that additions to my message. I really grew nothing’s “too” much for God. We were closer to God and, because of this, I blessed with a lot of support and advice believe I delivered a more spiritual mes- from the community. It was fun to sage, not only to the congregation, but sit around with other students sharing ideas and suggestions to myself.”—Eric Morris, freshman for our sermons and then to be there when each student produced the finished product. I, for one, was blessed.”—Rebecca “The evangelistic series idea came from Barcelo, senior. chaplain and Bible teacher Jeff Marshall during the annual senior survival trip “Writing my sermon was a great expe- this past September. The title From Our rience. In the first meeting we had I Hearts was chosen because the students wanted to speak about Ephesus. Next were sharing messages from their hearts it evolved into a talk about fire. When along with a strong belief and personal I met with Pastor Skip we wrote my relationship with God. The students outline. This outline was filled in by were in charge of the program from song service to closing God and me later on. To date I have prayer.”—Robert Drexler, senior preached my sermon at least nine times (four with a Spanish translator). I feel God blessed all the stages “When From Our Hearts faculty coordinator Jeff Marshall asked of my sermon, from preparation to the actual preaching.”— me to participate in the meetings I expected him to ask me Chris Daum, junior to be a behind-the-scenes person. Instead he asked me to be the music leader. I was surprised, as I am not that involved in If you are 30 years or younger, and would like to join these young music at school. I was ready to say no, but he challenged me people in sharing your opinions and ideas, e-mail the Gleaner to do something that changed my perspective. He told me to editor at [email protected]. Photos this spread: Tamara take some time and pray about it. I told the Lord if He wanted Michalenko Terry.

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On Saturday afternoon, April 21, tor, prayed for the community and Sunday L aw. Meanwhile, Albert the Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist invited those within the sound of Hutchinson, Adventist Community N Church Youth Department joined his voice to come visit our mission- Services department leader gave forces with the Personal Ministries, driven church and experience our out bread. Health Ministries, Music, and Christ-centered worship service. “One of my favorite aspects of e

Adventist Community Services He said in a recent sermon, “The our worship service is the song, w departments to spread the gospel in caring church goes out into the “We Have Come into This House the first of a series of “ChurchStep community.” to Worship Him,” said Adventist AY” programs. There was Scripture read- Youth leader, Jean Michel. “But Members sat outside the Ocean ing, amplification of the Word, with this ‘ChurchStep AY,’ it’s Y Avenue church while broadcasting and music from the AY praise apparent that at times to truly wor- their singing, preaching, and pray- team—enough to hopefully whet ship God, we need to come out of o

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ment buildings surrounding the Health Ministries department Debbie Michel, communication director k church to hear. member, Debra Patterson, prayed Brooklyn church

Emmanuel Church Treasurer Honored Green was presented with ing in many expressions of two plaques, one by the thanks to God,” said Rohann treasurer from the Greater Wellington, the church’s New York Conference pastor, in a charge to Green. Treasury Department and Sharing in his joy was his another from his church wife, Pearline, and daugh- family. “This service you ters, Felecia and Alison. perform is not only sup- Marcia Hylton, church clerk plying the needs of God’s Emmanuel church people, but is also overflow-

What’s Happening in Your Church? Michael Green, Emmanuel church treasurer, with his wife, Pearline, and daughters, Felecia and Alison. mmanuel Seventh-day Michael Green, an elder Do you have news or other inspiring stories from EAdventist Church in and founder of the church, your church that you would like to share with our the northeast section of was honored for his untiring, readers? the Bronx was almost filled exceptional, and dedicated Submit all articles and photos to your conference to capacity with family, service as treasurer for more communication director. friends, and well-wish- than 16 years. Green holds a For information on how and what to submit visit ers on April 7 as one of bachelor’s degree in business www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner.htm and click on its beloved members was administration and utilizes “Guidelines for Submitting Articles.” honored for his dedicated his skills and talents in the We would love to hear from you! service to the church. church’s treasury department. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, July 2007 11 NEWS

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at www.atlantic-union.org Steve Booth, flag football. flag Booth, Steve Players of the year. From left, Estyvens Torchon, volleyball; Andrew Riley, men’s basketball; Patrick Montero (seated), soccer; and and soccer; (seated), Montero Patrick basketball; men’s Riley, Andrew volleyball; Torchon, Estyvens left, From year. the of Players Intramural Sports—Christ-centered Sports—Christ-centered AUC! at Intramural Love Students That Recreation minton singles and doubles, and the Paul Poyser, Jr., Triathlon. Jr., Poyser, Paul the and doubles, and singles minton Trophies for intramural sports for men and women: strong men men strong women: and men for sports intramural for Trophies bad basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, flag competition, NEWS

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July July 20072007 , , Circle of FriendsCircle leanerleaner Pastor Bill Hrovat GG Joan Payne, communication secretary vided special music. Medical University College of Nursing in Syracuse. Each nurse received a spe cial nurse prayer card and a pen. The children’s story was even part of the nurses’ program as Joan Payne told a R.N., storyN.P., about “rotten teeth” and provided each child with a new toothbrush, a little tube of toothpaste, and an activity booklet on good dental care. preached about “The Gentle Healer.” a musical group from St. UnitedPaul’s Methodist Church in Syracuse, pro NEWS - Lunch provided Atlantic Atlantic Union Union 35 State Street in Troy 35 State Street in The nurses, includ nurses, The

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- - Bruce Wilkinson, pastor Oneida and Onondaga churches Approximately 20 20 Approximately individuals attended attended individuals micro- eight-week the Health (Cardiac CHIP Program) Improvement for preparation in held sched event CHIP full a fall. the for uled During the service approxi mately 20 nurses, including several visitors, were invit - - he New York he ConferenceNew York Native American church district launched a Bible-based project following the Bernard and the Oneida church members witnessed Denise Skinner did attend church that week and and week that church attend did Skinner Denise Ben Bernard joined the Native team as a Bible worker worker Bible a as team Native the joined Bernard Ben held two events he Westvale church The second event focused counsels of the Lord. people people who had come as a result of door-to-door visits—the blessing of teamwork designed by God. Wonderful experiences await those who follow the hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, him, to in will come I door, the open and voice, my hear 3:20. me”—Revelation with he and him, with will sup and Skinner’s baptism on Aprilalong with 14, four other through Bible studies, warm fellowship and prayer, made made prayer, and fellowship warm studies, Bible through He when invitation, Creator’s the follow to decision her man any if knock: and door, the at stand I “Behold, said, pay for the book, but she was welcome to attend church church attend to welcome was she but book, the for pay plate. offering the in donation a place and Sabbath on church members handed out books and advertisements advertisements and books out handed members church a later weeks Two community. local the in door-to-door the for pay to wishing lady a from received was call phone to necessary not was it explained I door. her on left book who was eager to make a difference for God. Preceding an Preceding God. for difference a make to eager was who other and Bernard church, Oneida the at effort evangelistic blueprint found in Scripture. Oneida Baptisms the Result of Teamwork T at www.atlantic-union.org nurse’s Sabbath on May 5. on nurses. In honor of National Nurse’s Week, which began May 6, the Westvale church held a samples, and support for making lifestyle changes. attended each Sunday eve ning for instruction, spiri tual fellowship, tasty food Program), was held in preparation for a full CHIP event scheduled for the fall. Approximately 20 people the first event, an eight- week micro-CHIP (Cardiac Health Improvement recently that focused on the community. Under the leadership of Sally Hafner, Westvale Church is Active with Community Events T The Time I Doubted ou often hear stories of faithful him, and that I would just return the Yfollowers who put aside their tithe tithe later, but he refused to hear it. and trust God to provide the rest. This “No, Rebecca, you never use your isn’t one of them. This is a story about tithe for anything else. If you don’t how God taught me a lesson when I have enough to meet your needs, God thought I knew better. will provide, but set that money apart My mother had been after me to for God.” I frowned and walked back pick up her dry cleaning all week, and into my room. every night I kept for- The next morning I was getting getting. Finally, driv- ready to go to school when I saw the ing home Thursday $7 sitting on my night stand. I stared night I remembered at it, deciding what I should do. All to stop by the I need is enough to get me home tonight cleaners and reluc- and I’ll be set, I thought. Five dollars tantly handed the would do the job, but I don’t know where man behind the I’m going to get $5 at school. My father’s counter my last words rang in my head. “The Lord $20 bill. I had will Provide. “Yeah, sure, the Lord will planned to use provide. From where? I’ll take it just in $15 to buy gas case. I stuffed the money into my jean the next day pocket, grabbed my backpack, and and return jumped in the car. the last $5 as When I got to school, I parked the tithe, but so car and began to gather my belongings much for for the day. As I stood there a truck that plan! pulled up next to my car. I looked “Hey Bec, how are you this morn- down ing?” It was my friend Ryan’s dad. at my “Could you do me a favor this after- change noon and give Ryan a ride home?” and cringed, “Yeah, no problem Mr. Steitz.” $7! Oh well, I thought to He handed me a $5 bill for gas, myself, when I get home Mom will reim- which he said I must take, and then burse me and then I’ll be set. Arriving drove off. I shrugged and headed home, I dropped my mom’s clothes off down the hall toward my locker, then in her room and told her how much abruptly stopped in the middle of hall- money it cost. way. Five dollars? I looked down at the “Sorry dear,” she said, “but I can’t get bill and smiled. OK Lord, I thought. I you the money until tomorrow. I have get it. Nothing is impossible for You. to go to the bank and get change.” That day I learned a big lesson “OK,” I replied. “All I need is gas to about how seriously God takes tithing By get me home tomorrow, so I guess I’ll and that He really does expect us to just have to use my tithe money.” trust Him. Yes, He will provide. Rebecca Just then, my dad walked in. “What is this I hear?” He gave me a question- Rebecca Barcelo wrote this ing look. “Why are you using your story in her senior year at Barcelo South Lancaster Academy. tithe money on other things?” She graduated in June 2007. I tried to explain my situation to

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o you have a friend you Today to design a NET event method? Post-modernism downlink site where friends, Dwould love to bring to specifically for home use. The has changed the worldview neighbors, and family Christ, but you can’t get them series, HeartQuest: Finding of emerging generations, members will be invited to to come to church? Is your the One Who has Loved You rendering our time-tested view the broadcasts. All the heart breaking over a mem- All Along, has been crafted methods less effective than support materials available ber of your family who has so that those who have the with previous generations. to churches will be made never accepted Jesus? What church satellite system can Previous generations were available to dish owners as will it take for the Spirit to register their home as an seekers of truth. Adventist well. Advertising materials, break through and claim that evangelistic downlink site. doctrines are beautifully manuals, and a visitation [individual] for His kingdom? HeartQuest is a series of 13 logical and easily proven guide will be provided for Sue was just such a per- broadcasts created for today’s from Scripture. Once con- each registered site. Nightly son. Sue’s aunt and uncle generation, with follow-up vinced of the truthfulness sermons and study guides, prayed for her every day lessons designed to prepare of our doctrines, previous as well as the baptismal and invited her to church candidates for baptism. The generations found them easy guides, will be provided every week, but church was series will begin October 19. to embrace. for download to your com- a place Sue just wouldn’t go. In the opening meeting, Today’s culture is very puter printer. Gift Bibles and An unpleasant experience Jesus will be presented as different. True postmoderns books will be available for during her teenage years had the fulfillment of the human are not seekers of truth, but purchase at reduced rates. left such a bad taste in her heart’s seekers of Many of the resources and mouth that Sue just couldn’t longing relation- all you need to know about stand the thought of going to for love, HeartQuest is a series of ships and HeartQuest are available at church. Her aunt and uncle meaning, 13 broadcasts created meaning. www.HeartQuest.info/host. wondered how Sue would and accep- To be Your home can become an ever hear the gospel. tance. for today’s generation, effective evangelistic downlink site! The breakthrough came Every sub- with follow-up lessons in reach- Your television can be used when Sue’s aunt decided sequent ing this as a tool to reach this genera- to hold a small group Bible meeting designed to prepare generation, tion for Christ. If you’re not study in her home. Sue will focus candidates for baptism. evangelistic sure that your dish is work- accepted the invitation, on how methods ing properly or if you do not formed close relationships to grow must focus receive the Hope Channel, with the member of the in the love relationship we on developing relationships then call 800-ACN-1119 for study group, and eventually establish with Jesus that first through felt-need program- equipment sales and services. accepted Jesus as her Savior. night. Every doctrine will be ming, or use existing relation- Join us as we attempt Some time later, Sue began viewed from the perspective ships of trust between secular something new for Jesus. to attend church. of its value as an aid to per- people and church members. Plan now to register your When asked what made the sonal spiritual growth. Reaping meetings must be church or home at www. difference, Sue pointed to the Justification by faith in tailored specifically to appeal HeartQuest.info/host as a relationships she had formed Christ will be the theme, to the needs of secular peo- satellite downlink site for this in the non-threatening envi- especially of the first meet- ple. This is the method I’ve innovative evangelistic series. ronment of her aunt’s home. ing, but revisited often used the past 14 years in the Join us in reaching secular The world is filled with throughout the series. church I pastor, and God has people with the news of a people just like Sue, who Sanctification by faith in used it for His glory. soon-coming Savior. are unlikely to ever go to Christ will be the central Local churches can regis- church, but who might come theme of subsequent meet- ter as downlink sites as with Mike Tucker is to your home. That’s why ings as the distinctive teach- previous NET meetings, but speaker/director NET 2007 is designed to be ings of the Seventh-day the new twist for this series for the Faith for Today television something different. Adventist Church are viewed is that owners of the HOPE ministry. The North American through the lens of the Cross. satellite dish will be invited Division asked Faith For Why are we using this to turn their home into a

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N center,at his installation service on April 28. PastorBlue, holding microphone, and the Ephesus church elders pray for Jamie M. Kowlessar, work undergraduate his did who native Brooklyn The 28. April Saturday, on City York New in Church Adventist Seventh-day Ephesus the of pastor youth J YouthNewPastor Installs Ephesus installed as the 29 the as installed was Kowlessar M. amie followed God’s call to form another another form to call God’s followed we when 2005 of summer the in efforts pioneering our for ognized churches. Adventist Seventh-day Spanish Utica and Amsterdam of Terrero,pastor Tulio and Stoddard, Nigelpastor, Carmel’s Mt. Church, Adventist day Seventh- Spanish First Rochester the from pastor Huerfano, Pablo coordinator, Ministries Hispanic Conference Northeastern Rojas, York. New Syracuse, in Church Adventist Seventh-day Carmel Mt. at celebrated service inauguration the attended officials church and individuals 100 Approximately family. Conference Northeastern O YorkNew Syracuse, in Mission Spanish New Nancy Muselli and I were rec were I and Muselli Nancy Isaias were attendance In Atlantic Union Atlantic mission was added to the the to added was mission Spanish another 20 January n th

G leaner , 2007 July their fellowship. their into him welcomed church the as members family other and mother his by joined was University, Andrews at Divinity of Master’s a completed and College Union Atlantic at - theway. LouisA. Velez nurtured the members of the mission along danceat the inauguration of the new Spanish mission and PastorPablo Huerfano, left, was among those in atten months. few a within reality a became plans the church, Carmel Mt. the of members and Stoddard Pastor of supervision and support the ance, guid Spirit’s Holy the York.With New Syracuse, in church Hispanic

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N - 19 - - - - United United nd Bethany church July 2007 , Sydni Baker,Sydni junior writer leaner Special thanks to the pro G Carryl, Ange Pierre, Lyn Williams, Lillian Jackson, Adonica Mullings, Delores Graham and Mirianne Herron. Many thanks also to our sister churches for their support. ministry’s involvement in teaching young girls how to conduct themselves appropriately. gram participants: Samella NEWS the Religious Liberty department, Linden church Linden department, Liberty Religious the The day’s events were filled with filled were events day’s The The Adventist Youth (AY) program in in program (AY) Youth Adventist The Karlene Hamilton, communication staff and members in in members and staff communication Hamilton, Karlene returned to hear and take note of the the of note take and hear to returned we if make can we differences remarkable workers liberty religious be to continue par to blessed were We Lord. the for with discussion interactive an in ticipate music special hear to and Black Chaplain Adventist Seventh-day Hebron the from Choir. Youth Church and Father our to gratitude and praise all people. of liberator grand the Master, Christ for up stand to continue Let’s liberty—a God- religious in upholding see. all to duty—for and right given the worship service, a mes presented the worship Best” in “Giving God entitled, Your sage stressedback he which get to the need a basics to with developing to regard with loving relationship God. Black, the first African-American and the first ChristianAdventist Seventh-day to serve as Senate chaplain just states, “I’m trying nobody’ ‘a thattell everybody to isHe the 62 saves.” Somebody States Senate chaplain and “is a man that hasHis climbed many mountains.” as Senate chaplain is work non-sectar counseling and ianspiri and involves tualtheir the families Senators, care for of constituency and staff, a combined people. 7,000 was as attended well was afternoon the Many service. worship morning’s the Atlantic Union - - Beverly Knight, Women’s you locked saidup,” Barron. “The church will accept anything, but God will not. We should leave the burdens we carry at the foot of Jesus.” Ministries leader for the Queens/Long Island area spoke briefly about the give to the Lord all the things that will keep them from not being accountable. “Self-pity, greed, gossip, self-righteousness, revenge, pride, and fear will keep - - encouraged the congre gation to The day’s highlight was our guest speak er, Carol Barron who spoke on the topic “Where Have You Laid It?” She Chaplain Barry the Black, speaker for Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued a Michael Bloomberg Mayor Sanders congratulated the church Linden also presented the 2007 proclamation making Saturday, March makingproclamation Saturday, LibertyReligious Day in York New 31 a great cause—that celebrate “You City. the proclamation liberty,” religious of City has as stood a York “New read. people welcoming tolerance, of beacon all of languages,religions, and cultures. myriadsof religions of Worshipers in respect.” mutual side by side work School of Education. “We “We must be on the battle field pro tecting the rights of religious liberty,” Lee told the congregation. for its work in the surrounding com munity. “Linden understands it does not close down… because it continues to work for the community after the Sabbath,” Sanders said. Employer of the Year Award to Bennett Schepens, dean of Nyack College Chaplain Barry Black presented the worship service message at at message service worship the presented Black Barry Chaplain Day. Liberty Religious on church Linden - - - - - Day under the leadership of JoAnne Carryl, the church’s Women’s Ministries leader. -

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Since then he toteach the health mes asan orthopedic surgeon M.D.,gave up his practice Northern New England. spreads the gospel throughout Third Angel’s Message, as God message to unite with the ing for our precious health Doors are miraculously open days, and it is happening. east with power in the last the work will return to the I Educate Educate, Educate, For more details visit the alumni section of the Pine Tree Pine the of section alumni the visit details moreFor proud of the promise that n Atlantic Union, we are Eachnight, Darlene Lastyear, John Clark, Honor Classes: Honor Academy Web site at www.pinetreeacademy.org at Web site Academy Atlantic Union Atlantic 2007 Alumni Weekend2007 Alumni October 26–27,October 2007 1977, 1982,1987, 1992,1997, 2002 - G leaner - , 2007 July atthat time. Anyone watching 1918,named The Spanish Flu tothe Bird Flu epidemic of ness,with clear comparisons detailon the nature of the ill Part1: “What It Is?” goes into indeedarrive on our shores. need,should the Bird flu membersto respond to this parttraining to equip church Clarkhas developed a three- itreally thatbig of adeal? Whatwecan do about it? Is mentioned,theisBird Flu. themajor lifestyle diseases prevalentconcern, other than ofhealth knowledge. One peoplefor are starving alack cate”theiswatch word, and Limington,and Lincoln. Drewsville,Laconia, Bangor,Whiting, St.Albans, havehosted it so far include: popular.Churches who programis proving very learned.This week-long intopractice what they have gohome equipped to put herbalremedies. Participants andhealing, recipes, and bookson foods for health list,has a table spread with Cropley,a literature evange theback of the room, Norm valueof these foods, and at JaneKuntz shares tips on the areenjoying tasty samples, complaint.While participants Inresponse to this concern, “Educate,educate, edu - - - InPart 2, Clark teaches about virulentand deadly disease. havelearned that it is a very prevention,because they will vatedto return for Part 2 on Part1 will be highly moti time. full message health the teach to surgeon orthopedic an as practice his up gave M.D., Clark, John immunesystem. Participants togive a super boost to the whichworks with selenium response,and vitamin E, immunesystem’s antibody mineralthat strengthens the ofselenium, an antioxidant areone of the best sources twoBrazil nuts a day. They improvelung function. applesa week willgreatly viruses.fluFive or more phytochemicalsthat inhibit inflammatory,and contain inquercetin, a potent anti- away,”because apples are rich aday does keep the doctor Itturnsout that “an apple tifyingthe immune system. eachone in relation to for emphasison how to apply power)are studied with water,and trust in divine exercise,proper diet, use of sunlight,temperance, rest, naturalremedies (pure air, victims!So each of the eight the70 percent who are not wouldchoose to be among ispredicted. We certainly combatthe flu. bestrengthened in order to exactlywhich parts need to theimmune system and Anothereasy tip is to eat A30 percent attack rate - - Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit unfortunate enough to come treat the Bird Flu if anyone is includeand a few to leave off! witha list of all the foods to leavesession two armed at (909)at 435-0066. Clark Julie contact mation infor moreFor plan. a have does God that grateful are We Indonesia. and China in helped not have which cines vac and antivirals of hopes and quarantine enforced than other plans no have ed this three-part series. church is the first to have host demonstrates them. Camden techniques, and in Part 3 he Flu. Clark has studied Kellogg’s article on treating the Spanish Sanatarium, actually wrote an Harvey Kellogg, of Battle Creek develop pneumonia. Dr. John only one percent went on to percent of patients died and of their methods. Here only 0.5 hydrotherapy as the mainstay Creek Sanitarium, employed were those that, like Battle tutions that did have success the flu. The only medical insti caught pneumonia following the flu itself and 17 percent at a cure: 6.9 percent died of iantly, but had poor success army hospitals struggled val the regular hospitals and the down with it. 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A’Lisa Andrade, pastor’s wife G NEWS ...... Speaker . . . . Schedule James Nix President/Director Atlantic Union Ellen G. White Estates August 4, 2007 Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath School Worship Service Presentation Health Washington Sabbath Main Street, Washington, New Hampshire Voices of Zion members, front row: Brendan Krueger and Bradley Krueger; back row: M. M. row: back Krueger; Bradley and Krueger Brendan row: front members, Zion of years. 20 Voices nearly for together singing been have Mills, Robert and Andrade Moses Wisconsin: and M. Moses is a pastor in Pennsylvania. Academy in Freeport, Maine; Robert is a pastor in - - tenor), Brendan Krueger st

oices of Zion, a men’s quartet, has been sing ing together for nearly 20 years. Three of the tenor), and Robert Mills (baritone), have known All are trained singers and musicians dedicated Unlike many traditional quartets, of Voices Zion nd Brendan is principal and band director at Pine Tree concerts for schools, churches, and non-profit organi zations including a fund-raiser for Pine Academy. Tree Bradley is currently part of the adjunct music faculty at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan; to to singing for God and uplifting the church. Most recently, of Voices Zion held successful fund-raising the church from the Renaissance to contemporary Southern Gospel and has performed throughout the United States and worldwide. Andrade (bass) when the four attended Atlantic Union College. offers sacred music spanning the musical history of group, Bradley Krueger (1 (2 each other since early childhood. They met M. Moses Voices Voices of Zion in Concert V at www.atlantic-union.org NEWS

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thatprovides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suf feringfrom long-term medical hair loss called alopecia areata. Through the efforts of Atlantic Union Atlantic Locksof Love and their generous donors, these children are given something back that theyhave lost. That thing is their hair and a new sense of self-esteem. aslynSinclair, 11, of Stamford, recently donated 11 inches of her hair to the Locks mirrordoing our hair. I thought that it would be nice to give some of my hair to a ofLove Foundation. Her hair was cut by Lisa Pampena, owner of Hairway to childthat is bald. Lisa, the owner of Hairway to Heaven, cut 11 inches off of my hair “Youare probably wondering what is Locks of Love? It is a nonprofit organization todonate. The Bible says, ‘do to others as you would have them do to you’ (Luke 6:31). IfI were sick, I know I would like to have a wig. Wouldn’t you? Jaslynsent in an essay describing her experience: doesn’tHe? My family and I were at a hotel pool and met a really nice older couple. Theywere talking about how their granddaughter had just donated to the Locks of “Wetake for granted that we have hair. Some of us even spend hours in front of the LoveFoundation. Ever since then I’ve wanted to do it. The next week, I received a flier atschool about Locks of Love and asked my parents if I could be a donor.

onlyis a great opportunity for the children in need, but for the donors as well. I did thisfor a good reason, to help others. Lots of people tell me I did a kind thing and that “Iheard about Locks of Love while at the pool. God works in some interesting ways makesme feel good. All big flowers start from little seeds.

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S N E 23 - - Cedar Brook school Precious Erving, junior July 2007 Dausele Vieira, principal , South Lancaster Academy leaner We We also had unique per G students pledged to commit to God’s theirWord hearts. group led out. The sermons were awesome. Students preached—which held the attention of their peers and made it easier for the students to relate to the messages. formances such as signing, singing, and instrumentals. The special selections we had were all wonderful. Thanks to all the classes and Browning for par ticipating and making this student Week of Prayer memorable. NEWS - - Atlantic Union Simply e-mail your article to tterry@ eek of Prayer was fantastic! The stu Share Story Your to Want see your schoolSNEC or church story on these pages? sneconline.org. E-mail high resolution photos (keep original size) separately. Each day a different

Spring Week of Prayer guest speaker Pastor David Steede II is pictured with Cedar Brook students students Brook Cedar with pictured is II Steede David Pastor speaker guest Prayer of Week Spring faculty. and were educational and fun, the altar call on Friday was the best part of the program, as almost all of the Browning/SLA Holds Student- led Week of Prayer W dents really appreciated the little but enormous changes that were made such as the location. Just having it in the gym created a differ ent atmosphere. Students from grades five to eight were also participants. Their presence made it so much more jovial and cheerful. class led out: seniors led out on Monday, juniors on sophomoresTuesday, were in charge on Wednesday, freshman on Thursday, and on Friday a mixed Tamara Terry Tamara - - - - Even though the prizes, Pastor Steede also allowed allowed also Steede Pastor Throughout Throughout the of Week singing, and recitations the students “tune in” to “Channel Each day1.” they repeated after him, saying: Some books are very good. And some books are great fun. But for the Cedar Brook students, the Bible is number 1. to kids older the of some that song a to verse a write school foster to serve would come. to years many for spirit for for memorizing the five memory texts discussed that week. Prayer Pastor Steede had

he Fall River church members rejoiced at the completion of their last mortgage pay

uring the week of March the4, Cedar tory message. Lloyd Hallock, pastor, and Leo Acker, church trea surer. Southern New England Conference execu tive secretary Juan Borges presented the dedica on February dedicating24, their church free and clear of any debt. Pictured, from left are Southern New England Conference Treasurer Randall Terry, T ment and celebrated with a mortgage burning Mortgage Fall Fall River Church Burns At the end of the week at www.atlantic-union.org Pastor Steede handed out prizes to the students friends overcame the trials and temptations of the devil because of their thorough knowledge of the Scripture. 133 andand133 John 1:1, sermons that showed how Jesus, Daniel, and his three He elevated the of Word God with songs, such as “The B-I-B-L-E,” scriptures including Psalm 119:107, annual Spring of Week Prayer. Pastor David Steede II was the guest speaker. Brook Brook school held its Steede Presents Week of Prayer at Cedar Brook D NEWS

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Les départements de la jeunesse célèbrent la croyance adventiste en un Dieu créateur Le Le Conseil Science et Foi se réunit et embrasse “Lorsque la prochaine génération Au-delà du fait que planter plusieurs Plusieurs dirigeants et membres laïcs laïcs membres et dirigeants Plusieurs demandera pourquoi cet arbre a été planté, nous voulons qu’elle sache que cette église s’intéresse aux jeunes. A ment du ministère de la jeunesse de la Conférence Générale, a dit que planter des arbres a aussi un but symbolique. centaines d’arbres sur notre planète est une bonne chose pour l’environnement, Baraka Muganda, directeur du départe à 15 heures, heure précise à laquelle le le laquelle à précise heure heures, 15 à jeunesse la de ministère du département (Suisse). Gland à ans, cent a y il créé, fut de l’église adventiste mondiale se sont sont se mondiale adventiste l’église de espagnole adventiste l’église à rassemblés (Maryland) Spring Silver à Washington de jour du monde entier ont fêté le cen tième anniversaire du département du ministère de la jeunesse. Le 15 mai, c’est en plantant un arbre que les jeunes adventistes du septième Lors de cette réunion at www.atlantic-union.org et scientifique, et de faire des comptes-rendus de leur travail. Ils ont aussi décidé de parrai annuelle, les membres ont voté d’étudier plusieurs sujets d’un point de vue théologique de Conseilde elle Science Foi, et réunie lapour s’est deuxième avril 18 le fois dernier. témoignage clairtémoignage sanset ambi güité en un sa de Dieu créafoi, Cette équipe porte nom le teur. tistes en laqui croient Bible, théologiens de dirigeantsde et fairepour en sortel’église, de adventiste undonne l’église que la GénéraleConférence de a une formé équipe com l’église posée scientifiquesde adven septième jour déclare: “Nous septième jour à la création toujours croyons en six présentée jours dans la Il y a deux ans environ, Bible.” Malgré l’émergence continuelle Malgré l’émergence théoriesde sur les origines du adventiste du l’église monde, NEWS

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