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Contents 3 President's Perspective 6 Adventist Education 4 A Day of Good News 7 Atlantic Union By Eric Flickinger The Northeast Evangelism Training School (NETS) is now up and operational 8 Greater New York on the campus of Atlantic Union College. 10 Bermuda 11 New York 7 Members Learn How to be Effective Witnesses for Christ By JeNean Johnson 12 Northeastern The events on the weekend of January 19-20 were geared toward preparing lay 14 Northern New England members for the upcoming NY13 evangelistic meetings. 16 Southern New England 8 Greater New York Conference Youth are Ready for NY13 17 Quoi de Neuf? By Andres Peralta 18 ¿Qué Está Pasando? Greater New York Conference youth and young adults are prepared to share 20 Bulletin Board the transforming love of Jesus in their communities. 21 Classified Ads 14 Many Options in Music Available at Pine Tree Academy Cover: The cover design includes By Brendan Krueger the logo for the NETS (Northeast Everyone is invited to become part of the Pine Tree Academy music community. Evangelism Training School) Program.

March 2013, Vol. 112, No. 3. 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. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscrip- tion price, $10.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®.

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But theBut real soul NETS of lies in its Permit from quote me to the NETS’ char In that same the year, Northeast As such, NETS intends create to a steady site www.netsatlanticunion.org. at fundamental raison d’être (reason for the of comesexistence). It of out work the early pioneers in the Atlantic Union Conference territory—the cradle of Adventism. ter document that was into voted existence by the Atlantic 2012, Septemberon 19, Union Executive Committee: “On April 22, the first1882, day classes of what for later became Atlantic Union College, Professor Goodloe Harper Bell explained the purpose theof school the to faculty and students this way: ‘The aim this of school will be trainto Christian will The Bible workers. ” Onebe its hundred foundation and . . .’ thirty years in a newly-constituted later, curriculum, the Atlantic Union Conference committee has the opportunity back go to theto future—to fulfill the dream the of school’s has founders. AUC the unique

at www.atlantic-union.org I was born. Its reach purpose? the peo To ple of Metro New York City in 2013 and City in Metro 2013 of New York ple beyond with the gospel Jesus of Christ. (NY13 is part a larger of initia worldwide tive reach to the cities major the of world starting City.) with New York Evangelism Training School (NETS) was also born the purpose for training of soul winners in three essential areas evange of lism—personal evangelism work, Bible or health evangelism, and evangelism. public stream graduates of are who recognized by churches, local conferences, and- com munities as capable individuals can who be bringingrelied for on value added wherever they serve the Lord. for This program is housed the on campus Atlantic of Union College and owned and operated by the Atlantic Union Conference. Supported by the North American Division and General Conference, NETS will begin its first in- depth training City in in March New York as part the2013 of NY13 evangelistic initia details, more tive. (For see this page 4 of issue the of By Eric Flickinger

A Day of Good News

egrets. They’re those you could have done to help them Over the course of the past things that often fol- get there? decade or so, a number of evange- Rlow the words, “I wish I How much better to find that lism training schools have popped had. . .” If you live long enough, person there and rejoice in your up across the U.S. and around the you’re likely to have some. mutual inheritance of the mansions world. We are pleased to announce Some regrets aren’t such a big that Christ has prepared for you! that the Northeast has joined the deal. Such as, “I wish I hadn’t had But you say, “I don’t know growing number. that second slice of pie,” or “I wish how to effectively share what I The Northeast Evangelism I had studied more for that quiz.” believe.” “I’ve tried before and the Training School (NETS) is now up There are, on the other hand, results have been spectacularly and operational on the campus of regrets that are much more signifi- abysmal.” “There are people who Atlantic Union College in South cant. Such as, “I wish I had told my won’t even talk to me anymore Lancaster, Massachusetts. mother that I loved her before she about spiritual things.” “I know An initiative of the Atlantic died,” or “I wish I hadn’t had that what I believe, but I don’t know Union Conference, with the sup- drink before I got in the driver’s how to show it from the Bible.” port of the General Conference seat.” “What if people ask me questions and the North American Division, Considering the wide spectrum that I don’t know the answers NETS is a world-class train- of regrets that we often consider, to?” “I get tongue-tied.” “I get ing program featuring some of I believe the most significant one nervous.” “I’m too brash.” “I’m the most gifted and experienced very rarely comes to mind. How too shy.” “I’m too . . . scared.” instructors and guest lectur- would you feel if you made it into Well, today is a day of good ers in the world. Ted Wilson, the kingdom of heaven and found, news! If any of the above state- Mark Finley, Donald King, John upon your arrival, that some- ments are remotely descriptive of Bradshaw, Ivan Williams, Shawn one special wasn’t there? Would how you have felt in the past, you Boonstra, Robert Costa, and others you have any regrets? Would the are amazingly normal. Everyone are just some of the people who words, “I wish I had . . .” escape feels that way at some time or will be teaching at NETS in the your lips? another. The question is, “Do I months ahead. Would you spend any time won- have to stay this way?” And of Whether you just want to be dering if there was something else course, the answer is, “No.” more effective at sharing your own

4 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2013 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site faith with others or you’re look- 3. Cost: Since NETS is supported in conjunction with NY13 from ing for a stepping stone to a career by the world church, many March 8 to July 6 and is designed in lay ministry, NETS has what guest lecturers who are already for commuters. you’re looking for. So what sets employed by the church may The fall semester will be on the this school apart from the other contribute to this initiative. This campus of Atlantic Union College quality programs out there? At means that NETS’ costs will be and will run from August 16 to least four things: very affordable. December 7. Room and board will also be available. 1. Content: NETS has been 4. Location: A very wise woman Tuition, admission policies, designed to cross-train soul- has explicitly called for the applications, and additional infor- winners in three essential areas message to be shared again in mation may be found at www. of evangelism: personal evange- the Eastern states and when it netsatlanticunion.org. lism (Bible work), health evan- is, we can expect that the bless- In Matthew 4:19 Jesus gelism, and public evangelism. ing of heaven will rest upon our said, “Follow me, and I will efforts (see Manuscript 29, 1909 make you fishers of men.” 2. Support: NETS has the full and NPU Gleaner, March 30, That, friends, is a promise. support of both the General 1910, par. 14, 15). May 2013 be your year of no Conference and the North regrets. American Division, in addi- Sound like something you might tion to its owner—the Atlantic be interested in? Then here are Eric Flickinger is the director Union Conference. the nuts and bolts: Spring semes- of the Northeast Evangelism Training School (NETS). ter will be held in New York City

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he director of the program, the past 12 years as both an evan- has conducted more than 50 evan- TEric Flickinger, center, has gelist and trainer. He is a regularly gelistic series across the United worked with Amazing Facts for featured speaker on television and States and around the world. One of the assistant directors, Kevin Sears, right, led out in ASI’s Youth for Jesus program for five years and has trained hundreds of lay people in effective methods of evangelism, both in the United States and Eastern Europe. Lois King, left, also an assistant director and registrar for NETS, is the director for the Atlantic Union Conference Women’s Ministries Department and the Ministerial Spouses Association. A team like this has never before been assembled for the purpose of sharing soul-winning principles that work.

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2013 5 By Sheila Holder Leadership — It’s All About Service dventist Christian education Maxwell. There is also a more complex Junior Honor Society. Students are grows leaders. Many programs statement, “leadership is a process of also eligible if they are a class offi- Aare introduced in schools to giving purpose [meaningful direction] cer, a student association officer, develop leadership skills in students. to collective effort, and causing will- or a prefect. Responsibilities of the More importantly, Adventist education ing effort to be expanded to achieve members include raising funds to instills the concept of service as a para- purpose,” by T. Owen Jacobs and Elliott assist those in need, both in Bermuda mount tenet of leadership. Jaques. Yet, the fact remains that leader- and overseas, and they must also There are more than 350 working def- ship at its best is in serving others. volunteer in the community. initions of leadership. A simple defini- Servant leadership is fostered at Simmons, a proud sponsor, has men- tion is “leadership is influence,” by John Bermuda Institute in a variety of ways. tored several of the leaders in this dis- Helping those less fortunate is tinguished group of students. Some of encouraged from kindergarten their accomplishments include: right through the grades. One important focus of the school • Providing toys to students in Bermuda for developing leaders is com- and also to students overseas munity service. • Purchasing school supplies for One such example is the school-aged students Bermuda Institute Leaders • Providing clothing for children at Charity that was established Christmas time in 2001. It was the brainchild • Painting, cleaning, and creating of Frigga Simmons who, in gardens at various locations around her position as director of the island development, wanted to teach • In cooperation with a local

Troy Anderson helps clear the area of weeds in preparation for the National the students the importance organization, raising $200,000 Trust Tivoli Community Garden. of giving back to their com- munity and the meaning The journey of leadership for each of philanthropy. The asso- student leader must be an explora- ciation’s purpose is to teach tion into the world of service. Jesus young people about caring, has left the best example for stu- sharing, and giving. This dents (and adults) to follow, that is achieved mainly through of servant leadership. The best community involvement, leadership, the kind that Adventist environmental stewardship, education espouses, is leadership and responsible citizenship. that serves the needs of others A student has to be a leader in their own right Sheila V. Holder is before they can join the the superintendent of schools for the Bermuda Leaders Charity. They can Conference. Bermuda Institute students and leaders are creating a garden to help be a member of the National beautify the community. Honor Society or the National

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Members Learn How to be Effective Witnesses for Christ tl bout 2,000 people Mark Finley, center, is joined by Donald

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Seventh-day Adventist U About 2,000 participated in the NY13 rally Church president. at Hunter College.

The rally, hosted by inter- nion national speaker Mark Finley, was the kickoff for a series of weekend lay training meet- ings on how to be effective witnesses for Christ in New York City. The January 19 rally was the third of its kind held in preparation for the upcoming NY13 Revelation of Hope meetings. During his remarks, Donald King, Atlantic Union Conference presi- dent, thanked everyone for their support and enthusi- astic interest in being a part of NY13. Conference and union leaders presented Robert Costa, speaking at the Sabbath afternoon rally. reports of their plans for NY13 and the progress of mate. Donations have been the collaborative effort in received from individuals New York City. who simply want to help in The NY13 Steering any way they can. Committee members also In his message, Wilson made various presentations. encouraged everyone to Ted Wilson addresses the crowd during the Ernestine Finley conducting training for John C. Liu, chief fiscal study the Word of God and rally at Hunter College. Bible instructors at Linden church. officer of New York City, to always be ready to share 20, with seminars on how Association associate sec- applauded the efforts of His love. He emphasized to give Bible studies and retary for international the Seventh-day Adventist the need for the church to develop small group evan- evangelism, was the pre- Church for reaching out to stand by and uphold its gelism. Ernestine Finley, senter for more than 350 such a vast and diverse city doctrinal beliefs. presenter/author, conducted people at the Spanish lay with a message of hope. As Finley made an appeal the lay Bible instructors evangelist training at the an immigrant from Taiwan, directed to those who training for more than Fort Washington Spanish Liu noted his appreciation wanted to recommit their 500 people at the Linden church. More than 1,000 for a religious organization lives to the Lord and the church in Queens. Her people were equipped with with great diversity. work of evangelism. The husband, Mark, conducted tools to use in the upcom- Conference presidents G. audience stood as a unified the small group training ing evangelistic meetings. Earl Knight, Greater New body in Christ, signifying for about 180 people at —JeNean Johnson, member, NY13 York, and Daniel Honoré, their desire to be a part of the Manhattan church in Communication Steering Committee Northeastern, reported on the great hope. Greenwich Village. Visit www.facebook.com/NY13.org how the Lord is providing The weekend events con- Robert Costa, General for photos from the rally and training meetings. despite the economic cli- tinued on Sunday, January Conference Ministerial

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2013 7 Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education 8 N and to save the lost.” the to save and to seek came of Man Son 2013 19:10, Luke is “For the for Thetext them. with love of Jesus transforming the share then and service, compassionate mising, offer uncompro will they them, find they When need. in who are out those to seek territory their within adults young and youth the and committed their ministry have they ishare” iserve, on board! fully (GNYC) Conference are York New Greater of the The youth department has has department youth The C year. the throughout lism evange youth toward used to be Department Ministries $15,000 Youth to GNYC contributed Finley share, and serve, to seek, tools necessary the have they that and forward goes sage for Lord. field the mission ple the to go into peo young the encouraged University, who Andrews at Seminary Theological at the ofsor Homiletics profes Williams, Hyveth and Finley Mark speaker international as such ers, speak inspirational heard and services, dedication Connecticut. 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G N Y C 2013 March , leaner —Andres Peralta, director, Greater ConferenceNew York Ministries Youth bring and hope salvationto the greatest city in the world.” “With years service, of 14 Lisa Gonzalez works with now five Lord continues bless to the Greater Conference asNew weYork press onward with NY13.” has only not seen, experienced but communicationthe of evolution in the local church and in the confer Wellington said.ence,” “I have no pastdoubt, directors share in this appreciation of moment extended to wesay and 'thank collectively, her, Lisa to you' her years for service of and dedication.” departments Greater of New York Ministries,Conference—Men’s Ministries, Family Ministries, Personal Sabbath School, and Ministerial. —Kimi-Roux James, administrative assistant, Greater ConferenceNew York Communication Department Atlantic Union G - , for Thenthe will young people answer, are “We sent byJesus Christ, theto God our city, of seek, serve, to share to andto leaner G ward for 14 Years of Service of Years ward 14 for her constant support and guiding hand. has She truly been a bless ing prayer My is me. to that the have grown under the leadership each.of Additionally, I want to say ‘thank Ednor to Davison, you’ assistant the to president- com for munication in the Atlantic Union and the editor of RohannWellington presents Lisa Gonzalez with an award recognizing her years 14 of service in the Greater New York Conference Communication Department. - - Lord will with but do, such an army youth,someone of is boundask, to “Who are these and what is their mission?” eceives A

isa Gonzalez, an administra tive secretary in the Greater “Receiving this award is truly New York Conference office,New was York presented with an 14 award for years service of in the conference’s The department. Communication award was presented by Rohann Wellington, the commu conference’s than more before director, nication communication150 leaders the at NY13 Communication on Workshop January North at Bronx 27 church. a blessing,” Gonzalez said. “In yearsthe 14-plus working for Conference,Greater the New York Communication department is the I’ve one served in the longest, under the direction Linford Dr. of Martin, Alanzo Dr. Smith, and Pastor Rohann Wellington, and I

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50 Church members prepared 89 shoe boxes with fun mals, and jump ropes. They also the prayed child for willwho receive the box. In some cases that was the only gift a child received. Local churches all of - denom inations were invited participate to in this program. by Samaritan’s Purse. They have this done the for past years. few and useful items, including such things as hair ties, socks, and toothpaste, along with cars, toy stuffed ani —Melissa Conrad, member, Curriers church Curriers church members shared 89 boxes filled with gifts for people in need.

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N C 2013 March , Keicha Gosling, secretary Daley often says, “Your leaner a spirit unity of and a healthy well-being. Once stomachyour is OK, then relationshipyour with other is people OK.” the Healthfor Ministries depart Communication and ments, noticed a difference after participating in the challenge. “I’ve been waking refreshed more up and have energymore throughout the she said. day,” health is wealth.” your —JeNean Johnson, communication Northeasterndirector, Conference - Daniel the conference Honoré, The pastors and their fami The administrators contin to hope —Baldwin Barnes, Christian pastor, Fellowship Northeastern andchurch codirector, Conference MinistriesFamily champions for Him. president, was the pastor the to pastors. During the communion service he called the servant leaders into spiritual union with God and with each He led in other. a litany remembranceof the of blessings of Christ’s and blood body. lies connected with another one throughout the weekend. The pas tors also had an opportunity to speak freely an at open forum with the conference administration. ue thisue tradition the pastors for and their families an on annual basis. Atlantic Union G Platform personnel Hubert Morel,Hubert

Eunice Baker, IT manager at the spiritual retreat Northeasternfor Conference pastors. Southeastern Conference president, worship presenter. and speaker together in a very enriching laughed and We talkway. ed and shared recipes. This is something that churches brings It need do. to about for the conferencefor office said, a about “It brought renewed spirit in the office and the brought it workers hampionsGod for - “Seven Principles Effective of Leadership” pastors for and church leaders. He reminded the group that God is challenging them be to ment and the camaraderie that the office shared,” said. Daley share in it their churches. I was blessed by the excite ence headquarters sets the givepace, would it the staff a taste the of goodness of the Daniel’s diet, and they be likelywould more to Some of the staff who participated in the 10-day fast are KeichaLeroy Gosling, Daley, Yvette Olive Anderson, Campbell-Collins, Eunice Baker, and Leila Gordon. ------

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Church Service-April 6, 11:00am Pine Tree Academy seniors and their sponsors spent three days and two nights in Jackman, Maine, participating in the school’s annual senior trip. survival Hosted by Atlantic Union G Final Piano registrationsFinal due February 1, 2013 NNEC Education Department 207-797-3760, ext. 13. at Final registrationFinal for all others March 1, 2013 Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine Music Clinic 2013 Clinic Music Northern New England Conference New Conference England Northern To register, please visit register, us www.nnec.org at To You Alone Clinician Concert- and Academy ------PTA students lead in out Everyone is invited to —Pine Academy Tree Staff private lessons in strings, brass, woodwinds, percus and pianosion, voice, for PTA students, homeschool ing an ensemble, taking pri vate lessons, and attending concerts and recitals. ers, and the community. music in their church home es as praise team leaders, pia nists, instrumentalists, and vocalists. The music students are highly sought after and often awarded full and par tialmusic scholarships col to Many universities. and leges PTA graduates lead fulfilling lives following as college they conducting singing, continue music, playing in orchestras, bands, bell choirs, and use their musical backgrounds in a variety ways. of become part the of PTA music community by join —Brendan Krueger, principal, Pine Tree Academy canoe trip us brought so closer much as a class to Christ. cried We together, andwe worked worshiped what That’s madetogether. the trip fun me.” for ------

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at www.atlantic-union.org bell choir in that country. Arts, with its “Quality motto Enrichment provides All,” for ing Luxembourg, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, the former Yugoslavia, Slovakia, the Czech Finland, Republic, Italy, Estonia,Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Bermuda, Canada, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Doris Krueger also spent a month Universidad at Adventista del Plata in Argentina and what founded is thought be to the first hand ues, including churches, L.L. Bean, Haraseeket Inn, and various summer park con certs, and they lead South Freeport’s Winslow Park Concert Series each summer. travel internationally, hav ing performed in numerous countries them of (some includ numerous times), concerts a variety at ven of Senior Ellie Hiss said, This school the year,

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said, “I believe that the Haley Laforest, also a senior, feel like I can anything.” do But we didBut and it I now seemed almost impossible. through strong winds. It really had am. canoe to We my eyesmy strong how to I and camping alongthe way. “Senior Survival opened nights, canoeing 34 miles spent three days and two and the Moose They River. northJackman, to Maine, their sponsors, traveled up worshiping God together. senior class, along with of canoeing, camping, and and camping, canoeing, of ence days a few and nights wilds Maineof and experi sponsors, trek to into the senior class, along withfew a 16 influence. of sphere their within witnesses for Jesus Christ better to be resources and tools with people young equipped the seminar witnessing seminar. This director, conducted a youth Conference England New Southern Feliciano, church. English Bedford New the from youth the joined church English Cod Cape the as away far as and church, English River Fall the church, Verdean Cape Bedford 12. of January afternoon the on church English Bedford New the by hosted Sabbath Josue Feliciano, Southern New England Conference youth director, conducts a seminar aseminar conducts witnessing. on director, youth Conference England New Southern Feliciano, Josue Tips Witnessing Youth Shares Director A The guest speaker, Josue Josue speaker, guest The Youth New the from Southern New England Conference Association, a Massachusetts corporation, corporation, aMassachusetts Association, Conference England New Southern will be the delegates for the Southern New England Conference Association. Conference England New Southern the for delegates the be will Session Constituency Conference England New Southern of Delegates delegates. the before come properly may as business other such transact to and reports, conference. the of session regular the with 14, concurrently a.m., July 01561 2013, 9:00 Sunday, at on MA Lancaster, South Street, Sawyer 34 grounds, Conference England New Southern the on Pavilion, Conference England New Southern the in meet to called is NOTI attended aYouthattended bout 100 people young The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and a board of trustees, to receive receive to trustees, of a board and officers elect to is meeting the of purpose The Lunch will be provided. be will Lunch C E IS E IS Atlantic Union G H E

outhern R ew ngland onference Association Conference England New Southern S the of Session Constituency Regular the that GIVEN EBY N E C OFFI leaner Regular Meeting C I A , L NOTI March 2013 world!”— whole to the carried be might Saviour soon-coming and risen, of acrucified, message the how soon nish, fur might trained, rightly youth, our workers as of army an such “With overcame. how they and in difficult circumstances lives their impacted has Jesus of how testimonies shared situations. The young people fictional handle would how they people to discuss young the held to allow will be that army to spread to spread army that be will area Bedford New Greater of the limits city the within of people young hundreds and churches five the Frank Tochterman, President Tochterman, Frank Tom Murray, Secretary Murray, Tom Ellen G. White wrote, wrote, White G. Ellen were sessions Breakout The members pray that that pray The members C E E ducation , p. 271.

- Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Lord of our coming soon the ten has and message gospel the or major fraction thereof.” fraction or major Church that of member (500) hundred five each for representative additional (1) one and Church, the for (1) one representative Delegates, its from select, shall Church “each 8A 3, Section Article Conference, England New Southern the of Bylaws and Constitution the to According meeting. that for serve to Committee Nominating the of members appointing of 01561, purpose the for MA Lancaster, South Street, Sawyer 34 grounds, camp England New Southern the on Hall, Bailey 2013, 28, in April Sunday, on a.m. 9:00 at convene will NOTI (2) two Delegates.” than less not select to entitled be shall Church each that provided thereof, fraction major or (35) members thirty-five each for Delegate additional one and Church the for Delegate one select to entitled be shall Church 5, “each A1 3, Section Article Conference, is: meeting this of 01561. purpose MA The Lancaster, South Street, Sawyer 34 grounds, Conference England New Southern the on Pavilion, Conference England New 14, Southern July 2013, the Sunday, in a.m., 9:00 at convene to called Adventists Seventh-day of Conference England New NOTI F center, accompanied him on his visit to the church. to the visit on his him center, accompanied Kwon. Ohock Sally, wife, Tochterman’s wife, his and pastor, of Yeon son church’s the the Ho Song, right, J. Song, Enoch and Pak, Miyang Kyu and of Heung January 19. on church Korean Boston to the visit his during dren Dedicates C C —Southern New England Conference communication staff communication Conference England New —Southern According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Southern New England England New Southern the of Bylaws and Constitution the to According Lunch will be provided. be will Lunch provided. be will Lunch 2. 1. 6. 5. 4. 3. Dedicated were Ahyong Pak, left, the daughter daughter the left, Pak, Ahyong were Dedicated onference President

Conference president, center, dedicated two chil two center, dedicated president, Conference England New Southern Tochterman, rank C C To receive reports. To transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. the before come properly may as business other such To transact conference. the of Bylaws and Constitution the to amendments To consider Board. Association an and Committee, Bylaws a Constitution Committee, Executive an directors, departmental officers, conference To elect To accept new churches or disband churches as may be necessary. be may as churches disband or churches new To accept Guidelines. Fund Set to amendments To consider E IS H E IS E IS H E IS E E R R of the 36 the of GIVEN EBY that a meeting of the Organizing Committee Committee Organizing the of ameeting that GIVEN EBY Conference England New Southern OFFI Constituency Session Constituency hildren C - I A Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site L NOTI th Constituency Session of the Southern Southern the of Session Constituency Bedford English church English Bedford elder, New Amaral, —Michael Whitford A. Shaw, Secretary Shaw, A. Whitford President Tochterman, Frank C E

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’École de formation d’évangélisa- tant de la Conférence générale et ressé? Alors, voici les détails: La Ltion du Nord-Est the Northeast de la Division Nord-Américaine. semestre de printemps aura lieu Evangelism Training School (NETS) à New York en collaboration avec est maintenant en place et opéra- 3. Coût: Puisque NETS est prise en NY13 du 8 mars au 6 juillet et tionnel sur le campus de l’Atlantic charge par l’église mondiale, de est conçue pour les navetteurs. Union College à South Lancaster, nombreux conférenciers qui sont Celle d’automne se fera sur le Massachusetts. Une initiative de la déjà employés par l’Église peuvent campus de l’Atlantic Union College Conférence de l’Union Atlantique, contribuer à cette initiative. Cela et se déroulera du 16 août au 7 avec le soutien de la Conférence signifie que les coûts de NETS décembre. logement et nourriture Générale et de la Division Nord- seront très abordables. seront également disponibles. Américaine, NETS est un programme Frais, règlements d’admission, for- de formation de classe mondiale met- 4. Lieu: Une femme très sage a mulaire d’inscription et informations tant en vedette certains des instruc- explicitement demandé que le supplémentaires peuvent être trouvés teurs les plus doués et expérimentés message soit partagé à nouveau à www.netsatlanticunion.org. et des conférenciers invités à travers dans les états de l’Est et lorsque Dans Matthieu 4:19 Jésus a le monde. Ted Wilson, Mark Finley, c’en est fait, on peut s’attendre à ce dit: “Suivez-moi, et je vous ferai Donald King, John Bradshaw, Ivan que la bénédiction du ciel repose pêcheurs d’hommes.” Cela, mes Williams, Shawn Boonstra, Robert sur nos efforts (voir Manuscrit 29, amis, c’est une promesse. Costa, et d’autres sont juste quelques- 1909 et NPU Gleaner, 30 mars Eric Flickinger est le directeur de l’École de forma- unes des personnes qui enseigneront à 1910, par. 14, 15). tion et d’évangélisation du nord-est (NETS). NETS dans les mois à venir. Traduction: Margareth Morisset Que vous voulez être plus effi- Cela ressemble-t-il quelque chose English translation on pp. 4, 5 of this issue. cace dans la manière de partager à laquelle vous pourriez être inté- votre foi aux autres ou vous cher- chez un tremplin vers une car- rière dans le ministère laïc, NETS détient ce que vous recherchez. Donc, qu’est-ce qui distingue cette Les Administrateurs e directeur du programme, Eric Flickinger, a travaillé avec école en dehors des autres pro- Amazing Facts pendant les 12 dernières années à la fois comme un grammes? Au moins quatre choses: L évangéliste et formateur. Il est un conférencier reconnu régulièrement à la télévision et a réalisé plus de 50 séries d’évangélisation à travers les 1. Contenu: NETS a été conçu États-Unis et dans le monde. L’un des directeurs adjoints, Kevin Sears, pour offrir une formation poly- a dirigé le programme ASI Jeunesse pour Jésus pendant cinq ans et valente de gagneurs d’âmes dans a formé des centaines de laïcs par des méthodes efficaces d’évangé- trois domaines essentiels de lisation aux États-Unis et en Europe. Lois King, également directrice l’évangélisation: l'évangélisation adjointe et registraire pour NETS, est la directrice des ministères de la personnelle: (Lecteur Biblique), femme et de l’Association des Conjoints Ministériels de la Conférence l’évangélisation de la santé, et de l’Union Atlantique. Une telle équipe n’a jamais été mise en place l’évangélisation publique. dans le but de partager des principes efficaces en vue de gagner des âmes. (Photo à la page 5 du présent numéro). 2. Support: En plus de son proprié- taire—la Conférence de l’Union English translation on page 5 of this issue. Atlantique, NETS a le plein soutien

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a Escuela de Entrenamiento 3. Costo: Ya que NETS está siendo mavera se llevará a cabo en la ciudad LEvangelístico del Noreste (NETS apoyada por la iglesia mundial, de Nueva York en colaboración con por sus siglas en inglés) está operan- muchos de los invitados y profeso- NY13 desde el 8 de marzo al 6 de do desde su sede en el Colegio de res que contribuirán a esta inicia- julio y está diseñado para personas la Unión del Atlántico en el Sur de tiva ya son empleados de la iglesia. que viajen. Lancaster, Massachusetts. Una ini- Esto significa que el costo será El semestre de otoño se llevará a ciativa de la Unión del Atlántico, con muy razonable. cabo en el Colegio de la Unión del el apoyo de la Asociación General y Atlántico y correrá desde el 16 de agos- la División Norteamericana, NETS 4. Localización: Una mujer muy to hasta el 7 de diciembre. Habrá faci- es un programa de entrenamiento de sabia ha llamado explícitamente lidades para alojamiento y comidas. primera clase la cual presentará algu- para que el mensaje sea nueva- El costo de la matrícula, la póliza de nos de los más destacados y experi- mente compartido en los estados admisión, solicitudes e información adi- mentados instructores e invitados en del este de los Estados Unidos y cional puede ser encontrado en la pági- el mundo. Ted Wilson, Mark Finley, cuando esto suceda, podremos na web: www.netsatlanticunion.org. Donald King, John Bradshaw, Ivan esperar que las bendiciones del En Mateo 4:19 Jesús dijo, “Síganme, Williams, Shawn Boonstra, Robert cielo sean sobre nuestros esfuerzos y yo haré de ustedes pescadores de Costa, y otros serán algunos de los (ver Manuscrito 29, 1909 y NPU hombres.” Eso amigos, es una promesa. instructores que estarán enseñando Gleaner, 30 de marzo del 1910, Eric Flickinger es el director de la Escuela de en NETS en los próximos meses. par. 14, 15 en inglés). Entrenamiento Evangelístico del Noreste (NETS). No importa si usted desea ser sim- Traducción: Johanna Viteri plemente más efectivo en compartir ¿Le suena esto como algo que le English translation available on pp. 4, 5 of this issue su fe con otros o si busca subir en su interesa? Entonces aquí está el resto carrera como ministro laico, NETS de la información: El semestre de pri- tiene lo que usted está buscando. ¿Qué es lo que hace a esta escuela de entrenamiento diferente de los otros programas de calidad que actualmen- Los Directores te se ofrecen? Por lo menos estos cua- l director del programa, Eric Flickinger ha trabajado con Hechos tro elementos: EAsombrosos (Amazing Facts) por los últimos 12 años como evange- lista e instructor. Él es regularmente un destacado orador de televisión 1. Contenido: NETS ha sido dise- y ha conducido más de 50 series evangelísticas alrededor de los Estados ñada para entrenar a ganadores de Unidos y el mundo. Uno de los subdirectores, Kevin Sears, a la derecha, almas en tres áreas esenciales de ha dirigido el programa Jóvenes para Cristo de ASI por los últimos cinco evangelismo: evangelismo personal años y ha entrenado a cientos de laicos en métodos efectivos de evange- (trabajo bíblico), evangelismo de lismo tanto en los Estados Unidos como en el este de Europa. Lois King, salud y evangelismo público. también una subdirectora y la registradora para NETS, es la directora del ministerio de la mujer y dirige la Asociación de Esposas Ministeriales de 2. Apoyo: NETS tiene el apoyo la Unión del Atlántico. Un equipo como este nunca ha sido reunido con complete tanto de la Asociación el propósito de compartir principios que funcionan en la ganancia de General como de la División almas. (Foto en la página 5 de esta edición.) Norteamericana, además de sus English translation available on page 5 of this issue dueños—la Unión del Atlántico.

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