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Share the Hope . . . Tell the World . . . Tell Atlantic Union Quoi de Neuf? Adventist Education Youth Talk ¿Qué Está Pasando? january To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and 2009 inform, instruct, and inspire our church members. ission tatement M S Editorial 3 Adventist Education 7

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DTheEA GleanerDL deadlineINES schedule is available The North American Division (NAD) has declared 2009 as the “Year of online at www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner4.html. Evangelism.” For one year, they have established one goal, and that is to Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the invite 100,000 new members to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church in General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.® Northn thisAmerica. Tossue assist the NAD in accomplishing this goal, the Atlantic Union Conference and its six local conferences have committed to getting January 2009, Vol. 108, No. 1. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published involved in evangelism in a way they have not done before. Read more about monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,® Itheir plans for evangelism I beginning… on page 4 of this issue. Also included 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, are our regular features: Adventist Education, Positions of Our Faith, and MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual Youth Talk. The cover photo of the ice-covered berries is from iStockphoto. subscription price, $9.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561.

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Hope Lifeline in 2009

he year 2009 has been designated tors, teachers, leaders, and members are the Year of Evangelism by the North poised to give major emphasis to evange- TAmerican Division. There are com- lism this year. pelling reasons based on recent happen- From April 9–11, there will be a union- ings on our planet to suggest that there wide ShareHim Rally at the College Church “The fierce is no better time than now to engage in in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. As soul-winning activities. The fierce urgency at the Seeds Conference, held last year of now demands that a “Hope Lifeline” be in Connecticut, our lay members will be urgency of cast in 2009. trained at the ShareHim Rally to conduct But the “hope” of which I speak is not evangelistic meetings in their homes, now demands merely due to the national mood as reflected churches, and communities with the sup- in a front page headline article in USA Today port of their pastors serving as coaches. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. This article Later, on August 2–5, the first-ever Atlantic that a “Hope states in part, “Americans have soaring hopes Union Pastors and Teachers Convention for the incoming Obama administration will be held in Providence, Rhode Island, Lifeline” be cast in and an even higher opinion of the Democrat with the goal of uniting the labors of pas- they just elected president …” Certainly, as tors and teachers, churches and schools in a Christian faith community, we are called a focused, strategic effort to prepare our 2009. . . . We are upon to join all peoples of America in pray- youth for Christian service and the hope of ing for our new president-elect Barak H. eternal life. called . . . to bring Obama, and family, as he takes the oath In Scripture, the story is told of a man of office this month. (See Statement from whose friends tried desperately to get him Atlantic Union President: www.atlantic- healed by Jesus. Since there was no other way others into the union.org/news_message.html). to get him into the packed house, they broke Indeed people everywhere, regardless of up the roof of the house and let him down by presence of Christ’s race, class, creed, or culture, are search- ropes into the presence of Jesus. Praise God! ing for hope. And I’m here to remind you The man was healed! (Mark 2:1–12). as Seventh-day Adventist Christians, that We are called to do the same today and healing grace. “we have this hope that burns within our throughout this new year—to bring others hearts, hope in the coming of the Lord.” into the presence of Christ’s healing grace. This is an ultimate, lasting hope for which It’s God’s way of populating heaven with we all yearn. This is the hope as found in people from planet Earth. This is the hope Scripture that we offer as a lifeline to our that burns within every Christian’s heart. friends, communities, and the world. It’s the greatest hope lifeline of all! During this Year of Evangelism, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Donald G. King is president of the Atlantic Union Conference and chairman of the Atlantic Atlantic Union hopes to spread the gospel Union College Board of Trustees. of Jesus Christ as never before. Our pas-

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, January 2009 3 C o v e r s t o r y Share the Hope . . . Tell the World . . . Tell Atlantic Union . . . “During this Year of Evangelism, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Atlantic Union hopes to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ as never before. Our Goal for Souls in the Atlantic Union in 2009 is 5,000 new members. By His grace we hope to reach this by the end of 2009 and celebrate what God will have wrought in our territory. There are compelling reasons based on recent happenings on our planet to suggest that there is no better time than now to engage in soul-winning activities. People everywhere, regardless of race, class, creed, or culture, are searching for hope. Our pastors, teachers, leaders, youth, and members are poised to give major emphasis to evangelism. We are called to do the same today and throughout this new year—to bring others into the presence of Christ’s healing grace.”—Donald King, Atlantic Union Conference president

“Instead of only depending on the pastors to share the Good News of Jesus, the New York Conference administration is providing leadership for all members to dis- cover how God desires to use each one in our evangelistic mission. We have encouraged, trained, equipped, and involved all willing lay members in making disciples for Jesus. In 2009, the Year of Evangelism, our goal is not only to bring many others to Christ, but to dramatically increase the New York army of passionate, active disciples. “We challenged our members and the camp meeting evangelism offering jumped from $35,000 to $105,000! We are facilitating our churches to each develop and implement a yearly cycle of evangelism including sowing, cul- tivating, and reaping activities. Our pastors will lead by being involved in two reaping campaigns as they involve and train more lay evangelists. “Conference administrators, pastors, and lay members are all involved in planning an extra evangelistic emphasis for the city of Buffalo as part of a five-year cycle of evangelizing our major cities begun in 2007. The key rea- son for the existence of every New York Conference Adventist church is to be a center for evangelism!”—Stan Rouse, New York Conference president

“In 2009, the Northeastern Conference is seeking to have every church adopt evangelism as a way of life throughout the year. That “way of life” is to include training members and empowering and challenging them to “share the hope” in whatever way they are comfortable. We are encouraging the pastors to set quarterly baptism dates and work to meet them with individuals for baptism. Each church is assigned a goal, and we aim to lead 3,000 individuals to Christ.”—Trevor Baker, Northeastern Conference president

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“The Northern New England Conference is eager to join the Share the Hope . . . North American Division’s 2009 evangelism initiative. Every district is planning a witness- Tell the World . . . ing event, tailor-made to the giftedness of the member and needs of the community. Some areas will hold public evangelistic meetings; others will do health Tell Atlantic Union . . . evangelism and/or family life evangelistic meetings. Since there’s no such thing as a non-witnessing Christian, all of our pastors and churches will have a plan, and, by God’s grace, work that plan. Our goal is to place our feet in the water of evangelism and see God miraculously part the water and give us souls for His kingdom.”—Mike Ortel, Northern New England Conference president

“The Southern New England Conference has no lack of a soul-winning challenge with 13 million people living within its territory! Our members and pastors are excited about sharing the gospel and our distinct Adventist message in these last days. Our multi-ethnic conference has a goal of bringing 1,200 new members to Christ through ShareHim initiatives, the Light America Mission literature evangelism program, visiting evangelists from Central and South America, youth outreach programs, secular campus ministries, student-led evangelism initiated in Seventh-day Adventist schools, and local church evangelism by pastors and members. The harvest truly is great and we believe God will provide an abundant harvest in 2009.”—Frank Tochterman, Southern New England Conference president

“The Bermuda Conference has pledged to “share the hope” in an unprecedented way. All pastors and churches will conduct at least two evangelistic meetings and participate in one of three district “The Greater New York Conference is excited meetings. All administrators will about evangelism in 2009. The events in the be involved, including the pride of our confer- world have made people ripe for the gospel ence, Bermuda Institute. We aim to achieve and the Three Angels Messages. With the and exceed our union’s goal of 200 souls for ShareHim initiative, strategic planning, and Bermuda by utilizing the ShareHim model of church plans in place, we are praying for a sowing and reaping. Some ask whether we can greater harvest of souls than at any time in our history.”— really achieve all of this. We say, with men it Richard Marker, Greater New York Conference president is impossible, but with God, all things are possible. Or, in other words, yes, we can.”—Jeffrey Brown, Bermuda Conference president

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, January 2009 5 C o v e r s t o r y Share the Hope . . . Tell the World . . . Tell Atlantic Union

vangelism is one of the major topics of conversation around the Atlantic Union. The Atlantic EUnion and its six local conferences have committed to keeping evangelism alive in their territory. Two initiatives will exist side-by-side in 2009—Atlantic Union’s Tell the World . . . Tell Atlantic Union, an ongoing initiative for the quinquennium, and the North American Division’s Share the Hope, the 2009 Year of Evangelism initiative. Church members, workers, and youth are encouraged to get involved in some form of outreach ministry for the 365 days of 2009.

Suggestions for Churches and in outreach ministry, members need Share Members to be nurtured to ensure that they As we embark on this important evan- Here are some things your church can are growing. Here are some sugges- gelistic initiative, there will be many do to get involved. tions that might help them in their stories to tell. We are interested in Christian growth. including some of those stories in the 1. Identify members who are already Gleaner on a monthly basis through- active in outreach and find out what 1. Find out what are the topics of inter- out the year. If you believe you have a they are doing. est and importance to the members, story that should be shared with our then develop and present seminars readers, here is what you need to do. 2. Identify the talents, gifts, and skills that will address those topics. of the members. Encourage them to 1. Write your experience in 300 words or become involved in the ministry that 2. Establish support groups that focus fewer. Be sure to answer the following best suits them. on areas in which members may be questions in the story: What? Why? struggling. When? How? Where? and, Who? 3. Take time to examine the needs of your community—social, physical, 3. Keep in contact with the members. 2. Include the name of the individual psychological, and spiritual. Get to When they are not at church, give who wrote the story, the name of know those whom you are trying to them a call to let them know they their church, a telephone number, reach. are missed. and their e-mail address.

4. Determine which needs are the easiest Pray Continually 3. Include a photo relating to the story, to address by the current ministries Prayer is an important component for a caption about the photo, and the in your church and establish a plan to successful evangelism efforts and the name of the photographer. help meet those needs. Then, assess growth of the church. the needs that can’t be met by the 4. E-mail the story to the Gleaner editor existing ministries of your church and 1. In addition to individual prayers, at [email protected]. create a plan to address those, as well. emphasis should be given to estab- lishing prayer groups that function Web Site for Evangelistic Meetings 5. Invite a family member, friend, co- on a regular basis. The prayer focus If your church has scheduled evan- worker, or neighbor to church or for each group should be determined gelistic meetings for 2009, send us meetings held by the church. by the evangelism program and the the dates, location, speaker, church, needs of the church. and pastor sponsoring the event, and Nurture Members the information will be added to the Each member in the church is at a dif- 2. Pray for the pastor, leaders, and Evangelistic Meetings page on the ferent level in their Christian experi- evangelistic teams of your church. Atlantic Union Web site. www.atlantic- ence. In addition to getting involved union.org/evangelism.html.

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, January 2009 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site By Jeremy Garlock Ministry or Work? s the school year approached, I Wait, what was that word? these things pose no threat to him. A felt the usual mixture of emo- “Ministries.” Doesn’t my teaching What scares him immensely is to see tions—excitement about a new license say Minister of Teaching? Then our kids trained to stand for what is school year and frustration at the why is this so stressful? right, even when it’s hard, learning to end of summer which, for me, had I believe the answer is a spiritual be dependent upon Jesus to see them gone too fast. There was so much I one. I believe, and have believed for a through whatever lies ahead. Satan’s wanted to get done, and much of it lay long time, that the end is near. I feel panic intensifies if students can also untouched. I was nervous. Could I do in my bones that we are on the preci- be intelligent users of their minds— the job? Would I be able to handle the pice of the mountain of time and soon skilled at reading, writing, math, and unavoidable problems? we will be in a free-fall of end-time so on—in their struggle against him. These feelings are typical for teachers. events, a time of spiritual and physical That’s why we are called to be min- Unfortunately, so is the fact that two conflict. It is for this time that we pre- isters and teachers. Satan knows that months later these feelings had all been pare our students. when we are stressed we stop ministering and merely teach. We separate ourselves from the Source of Power I feel in my bones that we are on the precipice and, therefore, cannot pass power on. If you are a minister of plumbing or of the mountain of time and soon we will be in medicine or auto mechanics, the same may be true for you. a free-fall of end-time events, a time of spiri- I encourage teachers and all others in the service of God: do not stop tual and physical conflict. It is for this time ministering. For teachers it may mean putting the math book aside for a day that we prepare our students. or two, or pausing from science to have a revival in your class. Do not replaced by stress. I couldn’t get all the The kind of training that is needed stop ministering, or we cease to be “education” to fit into one day. Some here is not so much “teaching” as we ministers. Let the Spirit guide your parents want things organized this way, traditionally think of it, but a training ministry and be at peace knowing you others want it that way. Little Suzy can’t that only happens in ministry. That are within His will. get multiplication facts memorized and is why we are “ministers of teaching,” little Joe isn’t reading up to his proper and not just merely teachers. Jeremy Garlock teaches grades 2–4 at Parkview level. Papers to be graded are piled on So, how does this relate to the stress Junior Academy in my desk at school and next to my com- mentioned above? Simple—Satan Syracuse, New York. puter at home. On top of all of that, I doesn’t mind if we teach. He is okay feel like I’m neglecting my home and with our kids knowing math, read- other ministries at church. ing, writing, history, and science, for

Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education Youth leaders from the Greater New York Conference share what they Talk believe is the most important aspect of their ministry as youth leaders. Atlantic Union youth share their opinions and ideas on various topics.

“As a youth leader, the most important “One of the most important aspects of aspect of my ministry, Conquerors for my ministry is first drawing closer to Christ (C4C), is reaching out to people Christ and then trying to lead like Jesus in my community. This is done by going did. Jesus loved us before anyone did out and teaching, preaching, and serv- and this is one of the most important ing. The ministry teaches by letting oth- aspects of my ministry. I love young ers know about the love of Jesus Christ, people and I am aware of the great value preaches by notifying others of salvation each person has, how rewarding it will and the Second Coming, and serves by helping the underprivi- be to see a person happy in this life and the life on the new leged by donating school supplies to children and coats during earth.”—R. Darwin Garcia, Spanish Weeks Seventh-day Adventist the winter season to those in need, and more.”—Esther Reme, Church elder and Bronx Adventist Youth coordinator Jerusalem French Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder director “Building a relationship with the children/ “The most important aspects of my adolescents of our church is the fulfilling ministry as a youth leader are enthu- and rewarding part of our ministry. It is siasm, honesty, and having a personal important to engage in safe and Christ- relationship with my Pathfinders. centered activities with the youth. For the Today’s youth are always looking to little ones, a simple smile, an encouraging their leaders for guidance, leadership, pat on the back, listening to what they and understanding. Finding a way to have to say, and even taking time to play, show the youth that you can relate will form a friendly bond. Teens yearn for your approval, counsel, to them, and that they can trust you, is the key to opening and humor and then begin to develop a respectful and lasting their hearts and minds to receive your ministry’s message. relationship. I believe it is highly important for leaders, even with One that says that eternal salvation lies in Jesus.”—Matthew all their administrative duties and responsibilities, to take time Gerachty, Luso-Brazilian Seventh-day Adventist Church to build a relationship with their audience and find specific ways Pathfinder director to meet their needs. Once that genuine connection is made with them and they feel that you, a leader, are interested in their lives, “I believe the most important aspect feelings, and interests, then they will more easily connect with of my ministry as a youth leader is your message—the hope of Jesus Christ. In essence, building reflecting the character of Christ to meaningful relationships with our youth is vital to building true young people. God’s character as disciples of Christ.”—Roseangel Luna-Badia, Spanish Dyckman reflected through Jesus is patient, Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder director and Greater New kind, humble, and helpful. Because York Conference Adventurer area coordinator Christ died for my sins and gave me the hope of salvation, I believe the This is your opportunity, if you are a youth leader who is 35 years old least I can do is reflect His character. I consider it a privilege or younger, to participate in this segment of YouthTalk. E-mail your response to the question “What do you believe is the most important to reflect patience, kindness, humility, and servant leader- aspect(s) of your ministry as a youth leader?” to the Gleaner editor ship in my relationships with young people.”—Ryan Sharpe, at [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, age, Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church elder church, position in the church, and a high resolution photo.

8 Atlantic Union Gleaner, January 2009 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Sheila Holder, communication director 9 - - P.O. Box HM 1170 Box P.O. Fax: (441) 295-8372 Fax: Phone: (441) 292-4110 Hamilton, Bermuda HM EX Hamilton, January 2009 ermuda , Be good Christian role models for other students. Be good ambassadors for the school at all times. Wear the school uniform correctly and with pride. Report or act upon any actions that may adversely affect the school. Assist wherever possible with the smooth running of the school.

—Sheila Holder, communication Bermudadirector, Conference • • • • • It is our prayer that the pre fects will continue to look to God for wisdom and direc tion as they embark upon this high calling of service to Him and their school. one. They left one. with a new sense of commitment and determination to: leaner NEWS G

B - - - On October 2008,1, McLean Southampton of members The Bermuda their their positions high in regard and conduct them in selves manner a worthy their of calling. —Wendell Simons, communication department, Southampton church ed the call to pastor the Devonshire Devonshire the pastor to call the ed years. eight there remaining church, continued he tenure, this During College Union Atlantic at studies his a earning University, Andrews and ministry. pastoral in degree master’s doctoral his completing he’s Presently University. Andrews at studies accepted the call to be the senior pastor of the Southampton church, along with his wife and two sons. of pastor a have to pleased are church leader. spiritual their as caliber this Atlantic Union Submit articles/photos to: to: Submit articles/photos Sheila Holder Communication Director E-mail: [email protected] - - - www.bermudaconference.org After a of prayer dedica As Tucker read the tenets tenets the read Tucker As prefects the pledge, their of affirmative the in responded and commitment their seal to the upholding to dedication position. the of ideals tion by Jeffrey Brown, the Bermuda Institute school board chair and Bermuda Conference president, the prefects recessed from the auditorium—each new pre fect paired with a returning - - - McLean began and continued for In 1995, he accepted a call to pas to call a accepted he 1995, In to this to with blessed they were union and Jovan. Newton sons, two eight years in ministry in Jamaica, where he distinguished himself in evangelism. The family moved to Bermuda, where he continued his educational pursuits at Webster University, earning a master’s degree in human resources and management. Through the NTL Institute and Bermuda College he also earned certification as a diver sity facilitator. position a church, Pembroke the tor accept then He years. five for held he New and returning prefects pose with Jeffrey Brown, back row right, Bermuda Conference president and Bermuda Institute school board followingchair, the Prefect Pinning Ceremony. - Following the address, con newly their Wearing The The pose firm and dare to make it it make to dare and firm pose and powerful a was It known.” speech. thought-provoking the long anticipated pinning took place. The returning prefects were called to the stage first, to be pinned and sign their pledge of commit ment. Then they escorted the new prefects to the stage where they had the honor of inducting them into the office of prefect. their carrying and pins ferred prefects the pledges, signed the of front the at stood their receive to auditorium Tucker, Lois from charge principal. Institute Bermuda hold to them admonished She speaker speaker the for was day retired educator Carol Bassett. her In address, chal she lenged a be to “dare to prefects the pur a have to Dare Daniel. - - - -

capacity congregation of members and visiting friends McLean, who McLean,was who born and raised

ressed in their distin guishing yellow shirts A New New Pastor Installed at Southampton Church witnessed the installation of Errol McClean, the new senior pastor at the Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church, on Sabbath, October 2008.4, the on island in an home Adventist graduated Indies, Jamaica, West of (now Indies College West from Northern Caribbean University) Theology of with a Bachelor his While met he there degree. a native wife, Melzetta Ratteray, married were Bermudian. They in and Bermuda January1988, on 3,

On October 30, 2008, 30, On October at www.atlantic-union.org Bermuda Institute Holds Prefect Pinning Ceremony

and surrounded by an air of anticipation, the prefects of Bermuda Institute arrived at school knowing that this day would be different than any other. This was the day they would be officially pinned and installed as the prefects for the 2008-2009 academic year. A prefect is a student who has demon strated exemplary leader ship skills and deportment and who has maintained a minimum cumulative of These2.5. GPA students are selected by the faculty to assist with monitoring school activities inside and outside of the classroom. thesehad met those who the criteria for assembled exciting Prefect yet solemn, As their Pinning Ceremony. the prefects on, peers looked marched in ceremoniously their in places the and took Each the auditorium. of front was a by led prefect new symbol returning prefect, and izing their welcome as they servesupport in this the first time. for capacity D Alanzo Smith, communication director NEWS 10 T way. His unique style of style unique way.His Spirit-filled and powerful, practical, a in preached Smith speaker. guest the was director, Ministries Family York Conference New Greater Smith, Alanzo October. last series enrichment ily - fam three-week a held church’spastor, workedwiththe team during the series. FamilyMinistriesdirector, was thespeaker. guest Donnieval Walker, rowright,the front DunamisNewchurch. Greater Smith, AlanzoYork rowsecond left, from front Conference people werebaptizedfollowing Fifty-seven familya three-week enrichment series at the FamilyEnrichment Series inBrooklyn Concludes With 57 Baptisms day Adventist Church Church Adventist day Seventh- Dunamis he I Churches Combine Efforts for Evangelistic Series Evangelistic for Efforts Combine Churches both churches. “Access Granted has has Granted “Access churches. both pastors who Smith, Lincoln by spearheaded York, New and Island, Long in churches Huntington and Antioch the by jointly planned was event. the during baptisms separate two in Christ for stand their took who individuals 13 the by measured be can meetings the of success The attended. well was Granted, Access themed series, The church. Huntington the at series listic evange three-week a during Christianity practical and Christ, of coming second the prophecy, on lessons Bible-centered ered Keith Augustus Burton deliv Burton Augustus Keith author and speaker nternational The Access Granted series series Granted Access The Atlantic Union Atlantic G leaner reater ew ork , 2009 January membership of 100 plus,100 of membership a With blessing. mighty a is church the to members elder. new “Adding 57 first Britton, Whitney us,”said baptized. been had people 57 meetings, the of conclusion the By people. the with well resonated have must themes family with gospel the integrating

G N - Y “God has indeed blessed blessed indeed has “God - The success of the meetings meetings the of success The can be measured by the the by measured be can 13 individuals who took who 13individuals their stand for Christ in in Christ for stand their two separate baptisms baptisms separate two invitations in the neighborhoods neighborhoods the in invitations issuing and flyers out handing Christ.” Jesus of blood the through God of kingdom the to granted is access that reassured were we and changed, been have lives glorified, was “God Smith. said Huntington,” and Antioch at us of forall breakthrough a been Both churches took part in in part took churches Both during the event. the during of the Dunamis church church Dunamis the of members dedicated the and Britton, with along Charlot, Forbes- Pauline and Green, Dwayne Paul, Gillian ers workBiblepastor, church’s church.” God’s strengthen to help will and members 200 beyond growth our move will bers - mem baptized newly these mentalin of thethe success family enrichment series. Bible Church Gillian workers Paul, Green, Dwayne and Pauline wereinstru Forbes-Charlot Donnieval Walker, the Walker,the Donnieval Huntington church Huntington director, Foster,communication —Oveta Christ. concerted effort, not only to reach reach to only not effort, concerted a made members church and ers, workBible department, Ministries Personal committee, evangelistic The community. the around and in praying for more baptisms for baptisms more for praying and meetings, the during made contacts many the with up following efforts, outreach their continue will churches Huntington and Antioch the of members event, the of cess ing members. ing miss with connections renew to but community the to out - As they rejoice in the suc the in rejoice they As Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit othersto the kingdom. God’sgrace and seek to lead newmembers willgrow in plished,and pray that these the praise for what He accom series. the conduct to team a as worked CommunicationDepartment secretary,Greater New York Conference —LisaGonzález, administrative Wegive God the glory and - - - - - Alanzo Smith, communication director 11 - January 2009 ,

reater ew ork Alanzo Smith Guest pastor Kevin Brown rational hymns such as “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship.” welcomed the new pastor with mild kidding, saying, “I’d like you to know you have a pastor who is young — at heart.” After that he preached a stirring message, telling worshippers: “The meaning of an unproductive day is a day we do not tell someone about Jesus.” —Neil Graves, communication secretary, Crossroads church —Alanzo Smith, communication Greater ConferenceNew York director, until the laity and clergy unite to proclaim the ever lasting gospel to the entire world. leaner NEWS G Communication Director E-mail: [email protected] G N Y to: Submit articles/photos - - www.gnyc.org Lyew, Lyew, Alfred Sesay (emeritus), Merle Fearon, Marion Gibbs, Simone Hector, Mary Atlantic Union Greater New York 7 Shelter Rock Road Rock 7 Shelter Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: (516) 627-9350 (516) 627-9272 Fax: Among those who have The female group, Strings As we draw closer to the served at least 20 years were Mervyn Henry Eversley, Niles, and Elma Phillip. & Harmony, sang inspi More than 1,000 leaders and members attended the annual Greater New York Conference York Greater New attended members annual the and leaders 1,000 More than Christshare effectivelycan more they how neighborslearn to their with Meeting Camp United friends. and size of the group indicated that the Greater New York Conference laity is ready to do soul-winning on a big ger scale. coming of the Lord, the work will not be finished ------

Pastor Oriel Thomas with his family, Shallon, left, Shallon, family, Pastorwith his Thomas Oriel Dillion. and Sandra, Street one Horace Buddoo Horace nd - Approximately one Richard Marker, Greater The ShareHim pro Following the launch of desert of 42 can find Christ, the Living In theWater. failing econ omy and the drop ping Dow on Wall Street one can find Living Bread. The time has come to put ministry within the reach of people.” month later Crossroads saluted of 17 its mem bers during “Deacon and Deaconess HeadDay.” dea coness Loretta Haywood said church assistants do not get the accolades they deserve. She then presented them with certificates of recognition. president, used the entire day to train these leaders. ConferenceNew York president, and G. Earl Knight, Greater New York Conference executive secre tary, coordinated the event. Both men expressed satis faction with the response of the people and believe that such enthusiasm and commitment will only serve to strengthen and bless the conference. gram is the brainchild of Folkenberg and is designed to mobilize and train church laity to conduct evangelistic meetings. the ShareHim outreach at the united camp meeting, follow-up training was held at Camp Berkshire. The - - -

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In his inaugural sermon, “It is my conviction that “The crossesworld here— at www.atlantic-union.org comed its new pastor, Oriel Thomas, on September 6, 2008. A native of Trinidad, Thomas’ pas toral experience includes the Maranatha church in Brooklyn and the New Life church in the Bronx. Pastor Thomas challenged his new congregation to reach out to the interna tional world that walks right outside its Times Square doors. the charter members named this church Crossroads to emphasize a mission,” Thomas said. “What a name! What a location! How true to Israel! Here we have unparalleled opportunities.” addicts and pimps. In the God is Moving at Crossroads Greater Conference New York Launches ShareHim Evangelism Camp Meeting drew more than 1,000 leaders and members who came to learn how they can share Christ more effectively with their neighbors and friends. Robert Folkenberg, ShareHim founder and former General Conference

T C ShareHim founder Robert Folkenberg and Richard and Robert Folkenberg founder ShareHim Conference president, York Greater New Marker, gospel. the share to laitydesire who the pray for NEWS 12 T accreditation is secured secured is accreditation continued if and ment, agree affiliation the to University. Linda Loma of president DrPH, MD, Hart, H. 2009,”Richard says January of end the before consideration Trustees’ of Board Sciences Health Adventist University Linda Loma the and University Linda Loma forthe sented pre be will period, year two- the during University Linda forLoma implications financial with along ment, draftingthe agreement. itingbody, in the course of (NEASC),the regional accred ofSchools and Colleges NewEngland Association bein consultation with the Collegeadministrations will Lindaand Atlantic Union of2009 to 2011. The Loma tionfor the two-year period toprotect AUC’s accredita UnionCollege that attempts tionagreement with Atlantic tiondraft details of an affilia LindaUniversity administra trusteesvoted that the Loma Trustees. LindaUniversity Board of theaction taken by the Loma votedunanimously to endorse LLU’strustees meeting and metthat evening following College’sBoard of Trustees 10,2008. Atlantic Union onWednesday, December UniversityBoard of Trustees wasvoted by the Loma Linda Lancaster,Massachusetts, 338Main Street, South AtlanticUnion College (AUC), Linda,California, and University(LLU), Loma ationbetween Loma Linda UniversityMove AtlanticUnionCollege Linda Loma and If board approval is given given is approval board If agree the of terms “The LomaLinda University’s plannedcampus affili heinitial details of a Atlantic Union Atlantic - G - - leaner tlantic nion ollege - - - - , 2009 January A “In opportunities. affiliation regarding discussions atory explor in been have staff and faculty, AUCtrustees, and Linda Loma months, York. New from hours three and Boston from hour one is It leadership. Christian and engagement community on focused college cialty spe England New private a 1882,is in established U(WASC). 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TheAtlantic ConferenceofSeventh-day Uniondent ofAtlantic the ofBoardTrustees presi and Union Atlantic Collegethe of DrPH, King, chairman University,”DonaldG.says CollegeLinda Loma and Uniontion betweenAtlantic newaffilia portive ofthis encouragedareI supand presidentofcollege,the and dationand cost reduction. operationsfor future consoli AUCidentify will back office Further,LomaandLinda andgram course duplication. offeredjointly to reduce pro identifyprograms be thatcan thefaculty and staffwill monthsof thepartnership, learning.the Duringfirst six enrollment,and teaching and forcross-registration, dual theAUC campus, allowing academic tary programs at collaboratecomplemenwith effort. program oftion non-duplica operation,and University Board of Trustees of Board University Linda Cooper,chair, Loma Lowell University Linda Loma president, Hart, Richard Conference Union Atlantic president, and Trustees of Board College Union chair, Atlantic King, Donald College Union Atlantic president, Wendth, Norman “We believe this will be be will this believe “We Wendth, “Norman PhD, Initially, Lomawill Linda ------13 - - January 2009 tlantic nion ollege , “AUC has“AUC taught me to “I love the activities on cam on activities the love “I “I love the campus—the “The instructors here are sphere.” the students, and the teach to to succeed and we pray at the beginning of classes. be myself, to explore the beautiful trees, the people, ers. It’s a close-knit family much better and accept and not be judgmental. and a wonderful atmo cess at any endeavor. caring and really want you how to get to know people the Hebron French church in the French church Hebron quiet, homey setting, the of Nursing of ’09.Nursing Member of pus, the camaraderie, the fun the camaraderie, the pus, people for who they are Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York. we have together, and how how and together, have we another. one know all we world, and it showed me leaner NEWS —Nicolette Piaubert, Associate A U C G - - president for enrollment and retention, ment office, Bordes Henry-Saturne, vice and Cindy Kurtzhals, public relations director. She is a member of the Church in College South Lancaster, Massachusetts. This feature is presented by the enroll —Sabina Brzozowska, nursing major, ’10. ’10. —Sabina major, nursing Brzozowska, Atlantic Union -

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High at church sister our from were preachers the of Three mons. ser the preached members church 13 and Thomas week. a nights four held were meetings The 2008. 1, October through 5 September meetings ShareHim 16 held Church Adventist Meetings ShareHim Holds Church Plattsburgh Plattsburgh church Plattsburgh member, Serra, —Kyle Three visitors visitors Three Eugene H. Pastor Seventh-day Seventh-day Plattsburgh he - - - - - Kim Kaiser, communication director 15 - - January 2009 Kim Kaiser ew ork , leaner NEWS G Communication Director E-mail: [email protected] N Y to: Submit articles/photos www.nyconf.com New York Atlantic Union he Syracuse Boot Camp created a new level of enthusiasm in the Vienna Leaders included Fred Parker on Mondays, The group met in the comfort of the prayer I know God will bless our efforts as we —Gordon Edgerton, pastor, Vienna church Vienna Church Partners With ShareHim Seventh-day Adventist Church. Church members voted to present a ShareHim evan gelistic series. About 100 invitations were made and distributed to friends. Bob and Jean Prest on Wednesdays, and Robert Tobiasson on Friday nights. I led the songs with Lois Edgerton playing the organ. meeting room three nights per week for 15 meetings and then transitioned to meeting only on prayer meeting nights weeks.for 24 hadWe five visitors, along with church members, attending the meetings. go out to spread the gospel in our neighbor hoods using the tools provided by ShareHim. T 4930 West Seneca Turnpike 4930 West NY 13215 Syracuse, Phone: (315) 469-6921 (315) 469-6924 Fax: ------Bernard arrived four four arrived Bernard of of the church, and Sally Hafner presented vegetar ian cooking classes to a local Girl Scout group at the Solvay Public Library. Approximately 125 Approximately 125 church members and guests a attended special Thanksgiving celebra tion tion at Parkview Junior Academy on Sunday eve 2008. ning, 16, November It was the first special event of its kind hosted by the social committee of the church. The church members contributed food the for meal. In the pro gram following the meal, members Fred and Beth Burghardt led in singing Thanksgiving hymns; Larry Berg, a church elder, gave a presentation on the history of Thanksgiving and the Melloaires and Burghardt family treated the group to special music.

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Revival Week Triples Revival Week Triples Congregation T NEWS 16 —Alanzo Smith is the Greater New York Conference Family Ministries director Ministries Family YorkConference New Greater the is Smith —Alanzo CaringforCaregiverthe retreat. on weekend a met for families their and Massachusetts, Cod, directors Cape Ministries Family Conference Union Atlantic The power of God when faced with challenges. with faced when God of power the utilize to directors the challenged he and power God’s by overcame and faced Israel of children the challenges the showed he Prophecy of Spirit the and Scripture Using sermon. thought-provoking and powerful a gave secretary, well. as broken be will caregiver the by rendered service the then broken, is caregiver the if because caregiver, the of care take to us challenged She ers. caregiv as ourselves on focus and debrief to able were we thoughts and feelings our of sharing the Through received. well was approach non-academic and relaxed Her senter. pre the was chair, Department Studies Family Work and ers.” caregiv these to minister someone have and time aside set to opportunity an was retreat The challenges. various encounter they and conferences their in families many with working time their of portion good a spend “They Olivo. said mind,” in Union Atlantic the in conferences six the from directors Ministries Family the with planned kind. its of retreat union first the for Cod Cape to storm the through traveled they as families their and directors the of spirit the dampen it did Neither directors. Ministries Family conference local the for retreat a host to director, Ministries Family Conference Union Atlantic Olivo, Dionisio by made plans the thwart not did Massachusetts, A Carlyle Simmons, Atlantic Union Conference executive executive Conference Union Atlantic Simmons, Carlyle Social University Adventist Southern the Drumm, Rene was Caregiver’ the for ‘Caring titled retreat “The ing storm threatening the coast of Cape Cod, Cod, Cape of coast the threatening storm ing impend an of reports with weekend, cold rainy, Atlantic Union Atlantic G leaner tlantic nion , 2009 January A U - - - - “T Within Battle The The seminar presenters withBill Theseminar presenters Wood, back rowleft. morning. After the presentation they broke into discussion groups. discussion into broke they Sabbath on presentation study the Bible After creative morning. on seminar a presented students Academy Tree Pine issues facing young people today. Included among the the among Included today. people young facing issues ministries. Fellowship Christian Adventist and Adult Young Division American North the to advisor an also is He large. and small both groups, youth to speak to States United the throughout and world the around all him taken has that ministry non-profit a International, aBOUNDSERVANT vag with serves Gamble Connecticut. Haven, New Union. Atlantic the in students school high and academy for especially planned event weekend annual this attended students school high public few a and academy 150 than More 2008. 6-8, November Lake Victory Camp at held The emphasis for the weekend dealt with 12 major major 12 with dealt weekend the for emphasis The from Gamble Matthew Pastor was speaker guest The Union Conference Academy Bible Conference Conference Bible Academy Conference Union Atlantic the for theme the was Within” Battle he Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Web Union Atlantic the Visit - 17 ------January 2009 tlantic nion , leaner NEWS A U G Atlantic Union Some of the topics presented included: The Joy of After the ceremony concluded, many couples indicated I would like to personally thank each couple present The event culminated with an opportunity for couples Hotel Hotel in Suffolk Long Island, featuredNew York, seminars and presentations conducted by Willie NADOliver, Family Ministries director, Jorge and Nibia Mayer, Enrique and Viviana Calandra, and Alfredo and Juanita Ruiz. Unity, Resolving Problems, Communication, Sexual Unity, and Forgiveness. Each seminar offered the cou ence a revival in their marriage, a recommitment of love, and a new beginning to help form happier, stronger, and healthier families in their communities and churches. A request was made to continue providing excellent semi ples practical, professional, and biblical encouragement to help strengthen their marriage relationships while encouraging them to reconnect, re-energize, and recom ing, forgiveness of past mistakes, and new beginnings in their marriages. Oliver led out in a marriage vows renew al ceremony in which each couple had the opportunity for a fresh start in their marriage. they were happy to have had the opportunity to experi nars such as this event for families. for their heartfelt desire to reconnect, re-energize, and recommit to their marriage. Also, my profound thanks goes to each of the presenters for such practical counsel. Special thanks to Willie Oliver for pressing forward with God’s plan for each marriage to be a little piece of heaven on earth. May God continue to use him and his wife, Elaine, in this ministry of fostering stronger and healthier marriages. mit themselves to each other in love. to renew their relationships based on love, understand —Dionisio Olivo, vice president Atlantic Union Hispanic Ministries - - The marriage retreat presenters included, from left, Dionisio and Maria Olivo, Alfredo and Juanita Ruiz, Ruiz, Juanita Alfredo and Olivo, Maria retreat and The marriage from presentersleft, Dionisio included, Calandra. Viviana and Enrique and Mayer, Nibia and Jorge director, Ministries NAD Family Oliver, Willie - - -

pproximately 50 Hispanic couples from around the Atlantic Union attended From This Day Forward, a

Musician Courtney Fadlin joined the confer As the Sabbath studentsended, had opportunities to pray

at www.atlantic-union.org A one-day marriage retreat, co-sponsored by the Atlantic Union Hispanic Ministries and the North American Division (NAD) Family Ministries departments. The event, which took place on 2008,October 11, at the Sheraton From From this Day Forward — De Este Dia en Adelante —Bill Wood is the Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries, Pathfinder, and Adventurer director. end included the workshops presented by the academy students. Each academy was assigned two of the “hot button” teen issues. The students researched, prepared, and presented the top ics using PowerPoint presentations, small group activities, videos, and more. Many comments were made about the students’ presentations. ence for the weekend and presented several instrumental pieces on the saxophone. Fadlin also shared his testimony of his “battle within” to either become a track star or to give his life in full-time music ministry. Now he blesses many with his music ministry. one another for and the issues they face. They were remind ed that they are alone not in their battles with sin and that, through the power of the Spirit Holy and with encourage ment they from one another, will win the battle within. issues were cheating, appearance, violence, Internet abuse, Sabbathkeeping, anger control, and prayer. Some of the highlights of the week Approximately 50 Hispanic couples from around the Atlantic Union attended Day This From Union Atlantic the from around couples Approximately Hispanic 50 Forward,retreat. one-day marriage a More than One Million New Members in 2008 Joining the broadcast with occasional segments is Willa Sandmeyer, an Emmy-award-winning reporter, who will In 2008, for the fifth consecutive bring inspirational stories of people whose faith is making year, more than one million people a difference in the world as they reach out and touch lives joined the Seventh-day Adventist for Jesus. Church worldwide, according to The daily broadcast is all new as well, featuring Pastor the church’s statistical report. This Mike Tucker and Pastor Elizabeth Talbot in great conversa- brings the world membership to tions about the Bible. Through the end of February, they 15,780,719. “Leaders said church will be looking at the Gospel of Matthew, with special growth came from many initiatives, including media out- emphasis on the ways that the life of Jesus fulfilled Old reach, personal witness, schools and other institutions, Testament prophecies. Their high-energy discussions will and public evangelism.” Read the entire article at: news. bring listeners a fresh approach to Bible study. adventist.org/data/2008/1223926120/index.html.en. “While the voices on the broadcasts have changed,” says —Ansel Oliver, assistant director, Adventist News Network Kinsey, “the mission is still to tell a hurting world the story w of Jesus through radio, Bible courses, and the Internet.” Adventist Church Tightens its Belt The Voice of Prophecy radio station log is posted at www.vop.com. Programs are also available as podcasts, no Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders announced financial and may be accessed 24/7 as RealAudio and mp3 files at restraints and cutbacks to deal with the current economic this Web site, where they are permanently archived. situation, ranging from delaying pay increases and budget- K —Eldyn Karr, communication director, Voice of Prophecy ed increases in appropriations to reducing travel budgets

and relocating executive meetings. Also, a hiring freeze is in effect for the church’s General Conference, one of Guide Magazine Receives $75,000 Grant for several entities at the church’s headquarters building near Outreach Project ld Washington, D.C. Guide magazine has received The moves come in response to global economies fac- a $75,000 grant from ing declines in stock market value, a credit crunch, and Versacare, a Seventh-day increased unemployment rates, realities that could signifi- Adventist nonprofit organiza- cantly affect tithe and other contributions to local congre-

hou tion, to help launch a new gations and administrative offices worldwide. outreach magazine for chil- S Read the entire article at: news.adventist.org/ dren.

data/2008/1226940699/index.html.en. Building on more than 50 —Ansel Oliver, assistant director, Adventist News Network years of ministry to Seventh- day Adventist children ages ou Voice of Prophecy: New Broadcast Formats 10–14, Guide now wants to Coming in January 2009 target young people who don’t

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Voice of Prophecy The planned monthly out- broadcasts in 2009 s reach version of the magazine, feature new formats slated for release in early 2009, is designed for church g and a new on-air members to share with children they know through a team of speakers. program called “Guide a Friend to Jesus.” Guide is raising Fred Kinsey, $350,000 to fund the development and promotional costs speaker/director for of launching the new magazine successfully. Voice of Prophecy, “This may well be the largest child evangelism proj- hin focuses on his ect in the Adventist Church since Guide began in 1953,” favorite Bible texts said Guide editor Randy Fishell. “We are very grateful to T on the magazine- Versacare for their generous support.”

style weekend Guide is currently holding a contest to name the new broadcast. He and Jim Paliungas magazine. For more information about the outreach project, The Voice of Prophecy radio team, front row, Mike Tucker co-host Connie and Fred Kinsey, and, back row, Elizabeth Talbot and including ways to get involved, visit www.guidemagazine. Vandeman Jeffery Connie Vandeman Jeffery. m e org/friend or call (301) 393-4037. will also dialogue —Nick Bejarano, periodical marketing manager, Review and Herald o on spiritual applications of current events and interview Publishing Association interesting authors, mission workers, and others. S

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- Stephen Williams, communication director 21 - - January 2009 ortheastern , Stephen Williams Stephen On Sunday morning, We look We forward to visit —Rachel Josil, communication leader, Hud-Cap Youth Federation —Frances E. Pratt, communication secretary, Berea church, Nyack bers and friends of Berea, Nyack, that “when the roll is called we’ll up yonder, all be there.” tion by Pastor Ranglin. Serean Smart facilitated a discussion on how we prac tice our Christianity—how we live out our faith. ing other historic Seventh- day Adventist sites and learning more about our past and our future as the body of Christ. leaner NEWS G Communication Director Submit articles/photos to: to: Submit articles/photos - - - N - - E-mail: [email protected] www.northeastern.org Atlantic Union Northeastern He expressed that it was In between Ranglin’s The afternoon was 115-50 Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 Phone: (718) 291-8006 (718) 739-5133 Fax: Approximately 60 people gathered for Sabbath servicesgathered Northeastern for the Approximately during people 60 Conference in Farm Miller William the at Heritage Campout annual second Federation’s Hud-Cap Youth York. New Whitehall, nity. He also reminded the ushers to embrace and treat with respect and kindness those who enter the doors of the church. his for theprayer, mem- from sin if we are faithful to lose ourselves in Him. morning presentations, Federation president Sean Thomas continued discus sions such as those held on Friday night in his presenta tion, “Be Not Conformed to This Stand World: Out!” spent relaxing, touring the William Miller Home, sing ing praise songs, participat ing in Bible quizzes, and listening to a final presenta - - - - - Honore challenged On Friday night, the The Sabbath speaker, was centered around Acts 10. As an introduction to his message, he spoke briefly about the Berlin Wall and how it emerged to separate a nation. In comparison, he shared how God used Peter to break down the walls of hatred and prejudice among the Jews and the Gentiles. the church members to work with the Personal Ministries department to help carry the Word of God to people in the commu cal principles on which it stands. Each year, we hope that attendees leave with a more fortified faith, bet ter prepared to share the gospel, and sensing the urgency of the three angel’s message found in Revelation 14:6–12. group engaged in a two- hour discussion about what it means to be a Seventh- day Adventist Christian among other faiths and denominations in this gen eration. Andrew Ranglin, from the Covenant Seventh- day Adventist Church in Southwest Ranches, Florida, blessed our camp for the second time by teach ing Daniel 7 and 8 and Revelation 12. He preached about the promises of God to free us from a life of sin through Jesus Christ. He emphasized repeatedly that we were able, through Christ, to live a life free movement and the bibli ------

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His message titled, The purpose of the Hud- The Hud-Cap Youth at www.atlantic-union.org Conference steward ship director, was the guest speaker at the Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nyack, New for theirYork, Personal Ministries and Ushers Day program. In his remarks, Honore commended the members for being faithful in their stewardship in spite of the current economic conditions. “Breaking Down Walls,” Northeastern Conference Stewardship Director Visits Berea, Nyack, Church Heritage Camps Encourage the Future by Looking at the Past ing about Bible prophecy, the history of Christianity, the history and purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist ter the trial. Cap Heritage Camps is to increase our understand ship service on Sabbath. Federation includes churches and missions in State’s New Hudson York Valley and Capital Region that are members of the Northeastern Conference. Our goal is supto mentor, port, love, and infuse youth with Christian values, equipping them with the of GodWord so that they may remain strong no mat ter the temptation, no mat Youth Federation Youth held its second annual Heritage Campout, August 1–3, 2008, at the William Miller Farm in Whitehall, New About York. 30 people camped at the farm and another 30 joined the wor

T D Frank Tochterman, communication director NEWS 22 T six children to attend”— to children six than more no are there if established be should schools church, a is there where localities “in that, guidance cific small. Theirhowever, task, small. huge! is are,world’sbythe very standards, Mostschoolser, of these Christ. Jesus teach master the closerawith in walk siontoatoneeachleadstudent each is ConferenceofOfficeEducation. SouthernNewvidedbythe England professionaldevelopment proactivities in year the during fiveatdays least nicbackground. teacherEach spends eth an has of our staff third teaching A enrolledmaster’sa degreein program. degrees.Sevenpresentlyothersare teacherspresentlyhold master’s of ourfull-time 65 that percent is staff teaching ofour quality the of measure One completion.its workingtoward or be certificate teaching national holddenomia teachers mustall Totant. end, this conference. our of youth and dren chil the to minister to God of calling the accepted has teacher Each dents. stu the before life Christian a model to commitment deep their is foremost and day.First each children our lead who teachers outstanding of group 199.p.6, vol. that my children are walking in the the in walkingare children my that “I have no greater joy than to hear hear to than joy greater no have “I The church has been given very spe very given been has church The The results of the education pro education the of results The academic preparationAn impor is a are mission this to Committed Conference16 has schools.mis Its heSouthernNew England truth”—3 John 1:4,John NIV.truth”—3 Atlantic Union Atlantic - G ing to see Jesus through me.” through Jesus see to ing look those to example an be will it that Youlife my give I words. Your become will words my that You words my give I Yourplans. be will plans my that plans son Youles my give I me. through students these teach “Lord, Prayer Teacher’s A leaner

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t , p. 166.p. , o P aren - ts - - , - Frank Tochterman, communication director 23 - - January 2009 outhern ew ngland , As wrapped-up “Amen” Andreya Gardner put it ession S Frank Tochterman, President Juan Borges, Executive Secretary Frank Tochterman, President Juan Borges, Executive Secretary —Cheri Daniels, member, New Haven church forget why forget we were fighting anyway.” the string of “popcorn” prayers many of the stu dents reminded us that peace is an inner, daily decision originating from “Jesus, not ourselves,” con tinued Gurley. “Whensimply, we want peace, we can just pray about it.” leaner NEWS G ngland Conference S N E E of the 35th Session of the Southern New - egular Meeting of the Regular Constituency Session of the ngland Conference Association that a meeting of the Organizing Committee R E - Constituency OFFICIAL NOTICE OFFICIAL NOTICE outhern New S Atlantic Union outhern New S The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and a board of trustees, to Lunch will be provided. Lunch will be provided. Lunch will be provided. Accordingtheconstitutionalto provision, eachorganized church entitledis To elect conference officers, departmental directors, and executive committee. executive and departmental directors, officers, conference elect To To consider amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the conference. the of Bylaws and Constitution the to amendments consider To To transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. the before come businesstransact properly as may other such To To accept new churches or disband churches as may be necessary. be as may disband churches or churches new accept To To receive reports. receive To concurrently20099:00a.m.,at Sunday,May31, on withMA01561 theregular session of the conference. receivereports, transactandto suchother business mayasproperly before come the delegates. Delegates of Southern New England ConferenceSession Constituency will be the delegates for Association.the Southern New England Conference NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN EnglandConference of Seventh-day Adventists called to convene at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, in the Southern New England on theConference Southern Pavilion,New England Conference grounds, 34 Sawyer Lancaster,Street, South MA The 01561. purpose of this meeting is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. to one delegate and one additional delegate for eachmembers thirty-five or major fraction thereof.(35) church NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Bailey Hall, on the SouthernEnglandNew Conference grounds, Sawyer34 Street, SouthLancaster, MA 01561, for the purpose of appointing the Committeemembers to of servethe for Nominatingthat meeting. There shall bethe one Organizingmember chosen for Committee for each constituentmember for each church500 members plus or major anfraction additional thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SouthernEnglandNew Conference Association, Massachusettsa corporation, is called to meet in the Southern New EnglandSouthern EnglandNewConference Conference grounds, Pavilion,Sawyer34 Street, SouthLancaster, on the ing when we start to have lunch, but then someone yells That J.!’ ‘A. means, ‘Ask Jesus’ and we think about what He would do and we schoolroom and the ten dency of classmates (and all of to us) push peace aside until it becomes a last resort. Simpson went on, “Sometimes we’re all fight - - - Fax: (978) 365-3838 Fax: Phone: (978) 365-4551 South Lancaster, MA 01561 South Lancaster, 34 Sawyer Street - P.O. Box 1169 Box - P.O. Street 34 Sawyer “If there’s no “If peace, there’s might some people hearnot God speak.” While some of the young “If we didn’t have peace, Oaks—where students enjoy a Christian education luxury not granted to their public school peers. prayer warriors have a glob al vision, others see peace as vital everyday. we’d be a wreck” said Nina Simpson, describing her - Submit articles/photos to: to: Submit articles/photos Tochterman Frank Communication Director E-mail: [email protected] www.sneconline.org

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Los funcionarios anuncia Los líderes también dije Los cambios incluyen: Un veinte por ciento de reducción del presupuesto de viaje para el personal de la Asociación General. sin embargo, los incremen Mantener los salarios 2009 a los niveles de 2008 para el personal contratado por hora o por salario anual. Se seguirán implementando, tos normales para los que no han alcanzado el máximo de su categoría salarial. El retraso del envío de de envío del retraso El adiciona dólares 3,500,000 Directiva Junta La 2009. de dos el en asignación esta aprobó les presupuestados para la la para presupuestados les del Adventista Universidad hasta Kenia, en sede con África, media a revisión una efectuar

• • • tiempo hasta que tengamos un panorama más claro.” ron las medidas aprobadas el lunes de noviembre,17 duran te un encuentro especial con los empleados luego del culto matutino en el auditorio de la sede central de la iglesia.” ron que valoraban el sentido de seguridad laboral de los empleados y que harían “todo lo posible” para protegerlo. ------

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“Creemos que esta situa Estas decisiones se han pro at www.atlantic-union.org tan una recesión del mercado de valores, una reducción del crédito y el aumento de los índices de desempleo, reali- dades que podrían afectar de manera significativa el diezmo y otras contribuciones a las congregaciones locales y a las oficinas administrativas de la iglesia en el mundo. ción no va a durar mucho,” dijo Lemon. “Si sintiéramos que fuera a durar tres o cinco años, o que sería permanente, tendríamos que realizar otros cambios. Pero con esto pode mos cubrirnos durante un ros para enfrentar la actual situación económica, que van desde un retraso en los incrementos salariales e incre ajustes y recortes financie mentos presupuestados de las asignaciones hasta la reduc ción de presupuestos de viaje y la reubicación de encuentros administrativos. Asimismo, no se realizarán nuevas con trataciones en la Asociación General, una de los diversos organismos de la sede central de la iglesia en las cercanías de Washington, D.C. ducido en respuesta a que las economías mundiales enfren de de viaje y la de reubicación encuentros administrativos. de de las asignaciones hasta la de reducción presupuestos incrementos salariales e incrementos presupuestados situación situación económica, que van desde un retraso en los ajustes y ajustes recortes financieros para enfrentar la actual Los líderes de la Iglesia Adventista anunciaron L 26

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