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Strategies for Protecting Children
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Contents 3 From the Executive Secretary 7 Bermuda 4 Strategies for Protecting Children 8 Greater New York Church can be a safe place, but it takes education and watchful church 10 New York members to ensure this safety. 12 Northeastern 15 Parkview Adventist Medical Center Files for Bankruptcy 14 Northern New England Protection, Seeks Sale 16 Southern New England In mid-June, Parkview Adventist Medical Center announced that the Brunswick, Maine, hospital had filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11. 19 The Big Picture 21 Bulletin Board 18 2015 Caring Heart Award Recipients 21 Obituaries Congratulations are in order for eight academy students who are the recipients of the 2015 Caring Heart Award. 22 Classified Ads 19 Younger Church, Aging Leadership Over the course of the GC session, it was evident that a large percentage of the church leadership are older than the majority of the church.
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F E S August 2015 , us a blueprint leaner “God has given “God of our children.” and development for the protection protection the for - Atlantic Union G — — Recently the North American Division Providing safety our children for must Carlyle C. SimmonsCarlyle is the Atlantic Union of executive and secretary Conference director Ministries,the Health Human Relations, and Prayer Ministries departments. the working the together the of home, church, and our schools. In the Christian context, there is greater no place than a Christian with home Christ-centered par ents will who only not model Christian values also but provide an environment where the children will feel their parent’s andlove that their potential is valued. hosted a ministerial convention in Austin, Texas. than More 5,000 ministers, their spouses, and many family members were present. I was very impressed with the many seminars that were presented. The children’s programs and presentations caught attention. two- my for Every day, and-a-half days, hundreds children of were dropped off a particular to area in the convention hall. access In to order the area, a special pass was required. seems It that all measures the safety for these of children were implemented. I believe God expects and requires us as a family and His church provide to a safe environment allat times. Thank God the careful for efforts displayed by the organizers the of convention. ministerial NAD justnot mirror the efforts our society, of we mustbut try by the grace God of to keep children safe from the efforts and temptations Satan, of whose influence is affecting As world. a church our whole family, we can thank God we are not alone in this endeavor. - - - . NIV
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olomon says, “Sonsolomon are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the
Their Safety, Our ResponsibilityTheir Safety, We all knowWe the about unique wisdom Foundations, churches, schools, gov While, as a church, we participate in God has given us the a blueprint for hands a warrior of are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full them. of They will be to not put shame when they contend with their ene mies in the gate”—Psalm 127:3-5,
at www.atlantic-union.org S of Solomon, given Solomon, of him to by the Lord. embodied in theseNow, verses are elements that callour attention the to blessings, worth, value, and care required by children. is It secret no that we are living in times when the safety and welfare our children of is requiring our highest attention. ernment programs, and several other institutions, are promoting programs and guidelines ensure to the safety and protection our children. of Children’s safety—from general accidents, abuse and neglect, child slavery and sex abuse, exploitation within the drug communi ties, violence peers of and adults, and homelessness—iseven constantly being publicized the on television, billboards, and in newspapers. the efforts and programs our society of to protect our children, we recognize there is a greater protection program we are called children’s provide to care upon for and That safety. safety net/safety program, thator protection plan has with do to children’s spiritual, physical, social, and mental development. protection our and of development children. At its basic level, calls it for Strategies for Protecting Children By Candy DeVore
am slipped into the back of the he had “befriended.” He was so well These are chilling scenarios— church and waited for the ser- loved by the adults that even if a boy ones we seldom think about or even Svice to begin. A handsome man tried to tell on him, no one believed consider, but they are true stories. in his early thirties, he was the kind what they had to say. We assume that God’s house is a of visitor members appreciate. Several Sally was tired of staying in the safe place; somehow we feel we members greeted him and invited him children’s division on Sabbath, but are protected from things like this to stay for potluck. Sam eyed the chil- it was the only way Sally could keep happening in our congregation. dren sitting on the stage for the chil- her girls from saying something that Church can be a safe place, but it dren’s story. When they ran back to would let the teacher know what takes education and watchful church their seats, Sam noted which children was going on at home. It happened members to ensure this safety. Here were accompanied by a single parent. once, but Sally was relieved when the are a few things you can do to make By the time the service was over, he teacher shared with just her what the sure your church is secure and your knew whom he would sit with during girls told her was happening at home. children are safe. the meal. The teacher was worried that what Dan straightened the sash on his they shared would cause a problem • Understand Abuse uniform as he prepared to receive his for Sally, so Sally assured the teacher Abuse comes in many forms: Master Guide designation. He had it would never happen again. Sally’s physical, mental, spiritual, sexual, spent years helping in Pathfinders daughter paid for the comment when and even neglect. Churches need to and had lost count of the young boys she got home. be a safe place for children against any form that abuse might take. Abusers can be adults or children. Many adults who abuse children started at an early age abusing other children. Keep a watchful eye.
• Manage Your Volunteers Shield the Vulnerable provides an application that anyone who works with children is required to complete. This is a precaution, however, it does not relieve you of the responsibility of managing your volunteers. One study suggests that less than three percent of perpetrators are ever caught. This application will only reveal a registered offender. You must remain vigilant.
• Review Your Facility
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in them; none of your children’s rooms should be completely private when a door is closed. While it is often a common practice to put our children’s classrooms in the basement or in the less convenient locations at the church, consider moving them front and center. Make sure the hallways are lit and free of obstacles. If the children are required to be in outbuildings, make sure the par- ents or an adult accompanies them to and from. Consider fencing in the area around the back of your church or locking any ancillary doors to discourage people from entering through doors without greeters.
• Train Regularly Train your teachers to keep a close eye on the children. Educate them “Protecting children from harm, and helping them about effective parent pick-up techniques, and encourage them heal is the most important thing you can do.” to never be in a room alone with just one child. Offer training in recognizing the signs of abuse and what to do when it is identified.
• Work Closely With the Pastor and Church Members It is important that your pastor and church members know about the systems and protections you have in place and the laws that are binding. Have a discussion with your pastor and be sure he supports and leads efforts to keep your children safe.
• Listen to the Children Studies have shown that children can rebound from abuse, but the thing they have greatest difficulty recovering from is not being heard or believed. Take it seriously if a child tells you they have been approached or hurt. It’s a scary situation, but it is important to listen.
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• Have a Plan in Place There are two actions if you suspect a child is being abused: call the Resources for Understanding and Reporting Abuse police or call social services—this • Adventist Risk Management: Child Protection is the law. Unfortunately, a child www.adventistrisk.org/prevention-resources/child-protection shared with her teacher at church This Web site will help acquaint you with a series of child protection that an adult was abusing her. The resources that can be implemented at the local church and school level. church member felt it best to let the mother know—and the mother • enditnow and her brother, the girl’s uncle, www.enditnow.org rushed to the child’s side. It was www.enditnownorthamerica.org unknown that the uncle was the A global campaign to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence abuser, and the well-meaning church against women and girls around the world. member who didn’t follow the law • Shield the Vulnerable unwittingly put the little girl in www.shieldthevulnerable.org harm’s way once more. Remember, Educates adults and young people about child abuse, predators, bullying, call the police or call social services. proper boundaries, healthy relationships, respect, the perils of cyberspace, To do anything less or more is elder abuse, life skills, and protects the most vulnerable members of society against the law. from maltreatment.
• Other Church and School Resources www.adventistrisk.org “None of your A wealth of information has been provided by Adventist Risk Management to help to ensure the safety of local churches and its members and schools children’s rooms should and its students. Church and school leaders are encouraged to visit the Web be completely private site to view the available resources. when a door is closed.”
There is nothing comfortable about dealing with abuse. It can literally tear a church apart. Remember, however uncomfortable it is for you, the child may have endured much worse. Protecting children from harm, and helping them heal is the most impor- tant thing you can do. God requires this of us, and He will bless the efforts taken to protect the little ones He holds so dear.
Candy DeVore is the editor of Kids’ Ministry Ideas magazine, a resource for those working in ministry to children. She is completing her education to be a licensed marriage and family therapist.
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help seniors.help Pauline DeShield volunteers her time to the island, evening and/or evangelistic meetings. outdoor talentoutdoor shows, and Revelation’s contentacross time and purpose. with cries me!” “Talk to of listening not “You’re me,” to and “I wish I had a church Mandersin here,” detailed an unfolding interpretation theof otherwise bewildering thicket symbols, prophetic of beasts, times, and other fig ures that spell the out final destiny planet of Earth as Jesus Christ’s return draws ever closer. sentations such on as topics the second coming Jesus, of the seven seals God, of and the seven last plagues, the formerRastafarian adher ent explained the uncon scious state the of dead and destruction the of finally impenitent (truths designed by God protect to people the from demonic deception), origin and eternal validity of the seventh-day Sabbath, the thousand-year reign God’s of inpeople heaven during the judgment the of lost, and the blessed renewal Earth of as Christmas light tours around Ricardo Clarke Ricardo - Before attentive audiences seniors church to and other special events using the times that she spends with the seniors. more So far, than 2,000 hours have been each month transporting back until home after 5:00 at leastat three Sabbaths include Christmas parades, and often does them get not activities that DeShield conference’s 15-passenger record volunteer activity has transported seniors to up individualsup from their homes a senior or care documented. devotes She facility as early as a.m. 9:30 late as 10:00 p.m. Additionallate p.m. as 10:00 p.m., and occasionallyp.m., as van. Some days she picks that abound in Jesus’ apoca lyptic disclosures His to only remaining apostolic John, the on prophet, island Patmosof in the Aegean Sea two millennia ago. including 66 to people, 43 of visitors,11 each on the of nightsfour per week, the interim Warwick church is who alsopastor, the Bermuda Conference president, presented clear Bible-based explanations theof application of - - -
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Initially set run to for Currently pursing a senior citizens. she held for seven for years,she held to beto a disciple. words The cantion” also be used to the words spoken by Jesus actively share her time with ment and dedication of degree the at Bermuda describe Pauline DeShield, former Bermuda Conference Althoughdirector. lon no DeShield continues to Disabilities Ministries Nathaniel before calling him him calling before Nathaniel DeShield Ministers to Seniors to DeShield Ministers ger holdingger the position at www.atlantic-union.org Allison Thomas, Vivian Taylor, and Kevin Richardson with Bible workerprepare Loretta for baptism Gibbons at as the they conclusion of the Revelation Seminar at the Warwick church. Revelation Seminar Reaps More Baptisms Seminar More Reaps Revelation five-week series prophetic of seminars the at Warwick church and the number is expected rise to the on back that of evangelistic old warhorse, the biblical book Revelation.of only the weeks four of the principalMay, speaker, Kenneth Manders, extended the meetings by a week in order to incorporate even the of more gems truth of College, DeShield must
Christ the about commit F “commitment” and “dedica “A T our churches are, and just just and are, churches our where communities ing affect “There issues dire are members. community and churches connecting while awareness to bring wanted and violence to gun cousin a lost Superville Karmisha member Maranatha and rally. coordinator Event Gap the Bridging annual rally. the and march the in people participated 600 Approximately Orchestra. Pan Steel Adventist day Seventh- Heights Majestic Youth the and Choir Area York New Greater Brooklyn the including artists, gospel local from performances featured rally The two-hour remarks. opening viding pro of Maranatha, pastor Vidal, Shane with school at anearby convened rally on. going was what to see sidewalk on the or stopped out of buildings came bystanders curious streets, the through way its crowd made lence.” the As vio of “Stop the chants and corps, adrum signs, made hand with marched Island, Staten and Queens as well as Brooklyn, in churches from adults and youth of Hundreds Flatbush. East in amarch with off kicked event Community” and Church Between Spring. late in rally anti-violence an with few months past the in shootings deadly by rocked been has that community a in violence gun against took apublic stand leaders government and groups, community local churches, area Brooklyn Conference York New of Greater 8 Violence Gun Against Community with Gap Bridges Church Brooklyn This was the second second the was This a march, the Following Gap the The “Bridging with the support support the with church, Maranatha he Atlantic Union G reatier ew ork onference G N Y C - leaner - - - attorney in Brooklyn; and and Brooklyn; in attorney district assistant Alexis, Joe Ministry; Metropolitan for for Center the director Colón, Gaspar office; Comptroller’s NYC the for liaison community a Provost, Cory Jeffries; Hakeem and Yvette Clarke U.S. Representatives with community.” the in change for avehicle to be church 21st the century calling is “God Vidal. spread,” says wide are that issues deeper of asymptom merely is lence says Superville. should we,” so gospel, the of people before sharing needs met the Jesus like panel discussion. a in participates right, Ministry, Metropolitan of Center the for director Colón, Gaspar , August 2015 The rally featured a panel apanel featured The rally vio gun the is truth “The - - providing services. providing and youth with working by influence transforming and of peace instruments as identity their to reclaim locally. guns of proliferation and lence problem of the vio address could community the and government, organizations, how faith-based discussed Center. The speakers Justice Community Brownsville of director Brodick, James Pathfinder clubs from Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island joined the anti-gun violence march. violence anti-gun the joined Island Staten and Queens, Brooklyn, from clubs Pathfinder Maranatha knows the the knows Maranatha need churches Colon said - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site violence banner.violence anti-gun an up hold Club Pathfinder Lightbearers Maranatha the of Members can happen.” can something together, comes come together. everyone If to .is to heal way “The program. afterschool nearby of a director Patrick-Bennett, community,” Kamille said the in events collaborative hope [we“I have] more violence. with grappling is that aneighborhood helping of start the just is rally secretary, Maranatha church Maranatha secretary, communication Baptiste, —Kaara North Bronx Celebrates Disability Awareness Month G reatier n difficult times, humans This once thriving young cared deeply about indi- Ipossess an innate ability man began a six-year descent viduals with disabilities, as to tap into their God-given into blindness and was evidenced by the numerous inner resources. Persons completely blind by the age miracles He performed on with disabilities often have of 20. Despite this disability, them. He also challenged to dig deeply into this store- God had a plan for his life. the leaders to always include house to keep from becom- Encouraged by a Seventh-day members with disabilities in ing castaways in our society. Adventist nurse to relocate the services of the church so N Earlier this year, North to the city of Kingston to that they can also actively
Bronx church observed attend the Jamaica Society participate in the ministry of ew Disability Awareness Month for the Blind, Morris learned soul winning. by highlighting the achieve- to type and read Braille. Morris believes that, like ments and progress of per- Morris went on to complete Moses (who is believed to sons living with disabilities, a degree in teaching at the have had a speech impedi- Y as well as educating and Mico University College. He The Honorable Floyd Morris, president of the ment), God is preparing him ork promoting greater awareness also holds a Bachelor of Arts Senate of Jamaica, and his wife, Shelley- for a tremendous task ahead. and sensitivity for the needs in Mass Communication Ann, spend Disabilities Ministries Sabbath He reminded the group that with the members of the North Bronx church. of the disabled. and a Master of Philosophy in spite of Moses’ disability,
The sermon, given by the in Government from the God was able to utilize him C Honorable Floyd Morris, University of the West Indies His sermon, “Living with in a tremendous ministry. president of the Senate of (UWI). He is currently a Disability in a Disabled Morris truly believes that on Jamaica, focused on disabled pursuing a doctorate World” encouraged people God wants to use disabled individuals not pitying in Government. with disabilities to serve the people to help deliver a f themselves, but living full Twenty-four years ago, Lord with gladness and be dying world into spiritual erence lives for the service of the Morris was baptized into witnesses for Christ. Morris Canaan. Lord and their fellow men. the Seventh-day Adventist also provided instruction on —Dahlia Reid, youth director, Born with normal vision, Church. His wife, Shelley- how to lovingly interact with North Bronx Morris was diagnosed with Ann, has been a tower of the disabled. He reminded glaucoma at 14 years old. strength in his spiritual walk. the congregation that Jesus
North Bronx Youth Embrace Change e Will Change,” was the During this vibrant youth revival, unless room is allowed for youth to “Wtheme of the North Bronx two people were led to Christ and take on the challenge. church youth revival, which took scores of others rededicated their Just like Moses, youth are given place earlier this year. During these lives to God. specific instructions on how they spirit-filled weeks the young people Like the early Adventist pioneers, should serve the Lord. The hope is and their invited friends were the youth can be the driving force to see the day when young people reminded of the need to serve God with every fiber of their being. The youth were blessed by a “Like the early Adventist pioneers, the wide range of gifted speakers who youth can be the driving force for charged them to be the change that God wants to see in the world. the church in these last days.” Greater New York Conference pastors Duddley Francois, Olric for the church in these last days. will fully realize their calling in the McPhoy, Gregory Carrol, and The North Bronx Adventist Youth church and take their rightful place Nicardo Delahaye, plus youth Society (AYS) encourages youth to in church leadership. Faith, humil- members Gary Chang and Diandra “Be the Change.” The AYS depart- ity, and knowledge will allow them Brown, all reiterated that true ment has a vision for youth leader- to serve and one day take their change requires them to stop being ship to be one that allows young place beside the king, Jesus Christ. spectators and to become full par- people to be fully active in ministry. —Dahlia Reid, youth director, ticipants in the army of Christ. Unfortunately, this cannot be done North Bronx church
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The final banquet was attended The banquets have temporar of —John Livergood, Fulton pastor, church by more thanby more 80 Toward people. the the end of banquet person one relayed the to pastor that his fiancé was really impressed with the love that had been shown in the church. A new spirit was kindled within the church, families that didn’t talk communicating, were now and strained relationships have been and strengthened. mended ily taken a hiatus the summer, for plansbut are being the made for church continue to “Reach to Out In Love” missing to members and friends. Church members pray that “Through the church will eventu ally be made manifest, even the to ‘principalities and powers in heav enly the places,’ final and full dis play the God”— of of love Atlantic Union G - Jeremy Garlock, former elder for the Baldwinsville church andsuperintendent current New York Conference of schools and associate youth director, people. officiatesyoung at the baptism of two tized and because together, they are first be to baptized in the new church home. - - - - - This process continued grow. to After three about banquets, the pas andtor his family were recruited through the same process, which allowed them assist be to to able the Comleysand other families in putting theon dinners and serving. Needless this say, to created quite a buzz in the church as were people trying to figure sent who out the gift bags, and what stands in R.O.I.L. the world for. ing three gifts four or a about over week, they invited the families a to candle-lit dinner the “revealing.” for Once the dinner and revealing took place, those two were couples then recruited join along to and “Reach three to Love” so In or other Out families and delivergifts secretly to them, then partake another of meal. - - While these are the first ins Autumn Peters andSierra commit theirTrombley lives Jesusto in the waters bap of friends gathered see to cous tism. Jeremy Garlock, former the Baldwinsville for elder church and current New Conference superYork intendentschools of and associate youth director, baptism. the officiated baptisms in the new church facility, they are the not first individuals during won the church’s minis four-year be however, Theytry. may, among the most remem- bered, both because the of seeing of joy cousins bap - -
he Fulton church experienced a royal coming together through The Fulton church had recently
to “Reach Out In Love.” Out In “Reach to provide healing among the members, they decided they members, the among healing provide “In an effort to bring the Fulton church together and and together church Fulton the an effort bring “In to Fulton ChurchFulton ReachesOut In Love tion in loving another one as Christ has us. loved Comleys The decided anonymouslyto deliver gifts to two church families. After send been through some difficult times and faced challenges as a congrega In an effort bring to the Fulton church together and provide healing among the members, they decided to “Reach Out In Love.”
the effort of one couple’s usethe and effort couple’s one of implementation (Reach R.O.I.L. of Out gifts In Love) and banquets. Will and Vanessa Comely were introduced this to program when Will Mountain Blue at worked Academy in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. T
In 2014, the BaldwinsvilleIn 2014, n 2011 members the of n 2011 Westvale church the felt fers, and professionsfaith, of all while meeting in tents and houses, growing from original10 members to almost 30. church was secure to able permanenta more worship location,and June on 6, the church members 2015, had their first baptism in their church The new home. was crowded as family and Lord’s calling plant to new a church in the Baldwinsville, area. InNew the York, fol lowing years the church grew with baptisms, trans at www.atlantic-union.org
Membersand FriendsWitness First Baptism in Church New I Village Church Partners with New York City Parks outh and Pathfinder Yleaders from the Village church in Jamaica, New York, participated in the New York City “It’s My Park” program on Sunday, May 31. The program engages more than 400 groups annually in hands-on service proj- ects and events throughout the five boroughs in New York. Partnerships for Parks invites organizations to get involved in “It’s My Park” volunteer projects and free cultural events in their neighborhood parks. Representatives from the Village church’s AYS depart- ment and the Pathfinders ministry assembled at the Youth from the Village church in Jamaica, New York, partner with the New York City “It’s My Nautilus Playground in Park” program to clean up local playgrounds. Queens (adjacent to Roy Wilkins Park). The park is Group founded by Earnest on Saturday, but this was just one block away from Flowers III, an elder at City one of the few that are held where the church worships. Tabernacle church. on Sunday. There is a great The volunteers cleaned NYC Parks coordinator opportunity for churches to up litter and painted Delicia Davis thanked the participate in many more of benches, fencing, and other participants and says she these volunteer events in the playground equipment. looks forward to working near future. The project was led by with more church groups in Individuals or “Gaining Our Dignity with the future. Most of the “It’s organizations who are Parks,” a local park’s Friend My Park” projects take place currently working with The park fence gets a new look after a Village church youth finishes painting it.
a Partnerships for Parks erence coordinator can apply to f plan and lead a volunteer service project and/or event
on in their local park. If you would like to volunteer with C a large group (10+ people), please submit a request to Partnerships for Parks, [email protected]. A relationship with parks
tern not only engages members s in naturalistic stewardship but also forms a path toward better communication with NYC parks when it comes to facilitating events such as evangelistic efforts and sporting events. orthea —Communication staff, Village church
N A Village church youth gives back to the community be painting playground equipment in a local park.
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ortheastern onference- N C August 2015 , —Communication department, Beulah church remembered a for time.long For more information, leaner —JeNean Lendor, communication Northeasterndirector, Conference interested individu als can speak with the Northeastern Conference treasurer, Edson Bovell. Atlantic Union G A wrought iron fence has been installed around the perimeter. The picnic areas and landscaping have been enhanced. The group ended with prayer and thanked their Heavenly the Father for beautiful day that will be The Northeastern Conference Camp Development Committeefor improvements shares the master to Camp Victory plan Lake in Hyde Park, New York. • • - - - Hall) has been- com pletely remodeled. The Irons is Motel undergoing renovation and will have individual bathrooms ineach room. The George and Vernelle Earle Cafeteria has been remodeled, including the air con ditioner andfurniture. The basement the of George and Vernelle Earle Cafeteria has been transformed into a modern conference meeting hall. The Bland House has been remodeled with guest suites and air con stations. cooling ditioned • • • • ebrated with Michael Reid, an whose elder birthday fell theon same day the of pic May 24. nic, Sunday, Members, families, and friends of the Riverdale and Beulah churches enjoy a fun-filled day together. - - - - -
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Improvements Ongoing at Camp Victory Lake Conference administrators Northeastern the created Camp Development Committee ensure to that refurbishing the camp becomewould and remain a high priority the on agenda. Comprised of dedicated laypersons and thisworkers, body is- com mitted transforming to Camp Victory Lake (CVL) in Park,Hyde New York, into a modern retreat destination the confer for • ence’s 56,000 members. ence administrators have implemented the follow ing improvements on the campground:
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The participants enjoyed As the day drew a to Aftera sack race, prayer, tion was the volleyball match between Riverdale and Beulah church members. previouslyfood prepared, as well as a barbecue done by Christopher Newell and Jeffroy Simpson. close, the participants cel church in New Yonkers, and BeulahYork, church in New York, Mount Vernon, a fun-joined together for filled day games, food, of and fellowship the at FDR State Parkin Yorktown Heights, New York. lime and spoon race, and domino tournaments were thesome of games enjoyed by all ages. The main attrac at www.atlantic-union.org
Riverdaleand Beulah Churches Organize Day Fun M E 14 a as team sled” a“human in harnessed later were students some and sledding, dog exercise. learning experience to able were Estabrook of guests and Students curriculum. its of part essential an as arts fine and music emphasizes school Christian Estabrook Estabrook Christian School Is Growing based learning. based of faith- heart at the is that process careful and steady the describes Learning,” Through Character “Building 2015. motto, The school’s 26,Wednesday, August on 82nd year its begin will Hampshire, New School in Plainfield, Plainfield, in School Christian stabrook Atlantic Union G orthern ew ngland onference N N E C leaner school to develop walking to developschool walking the helped have Plainfield of town Volunteers the from activities. recreational other and snowshoeing, hiking, studies, environmental and for abackdrop nature vides pro 74-acre campus rustic its and location new its in nestled pleted four years , August 2015 The school has now com- has The school - wildlife habitats. yard school supports that of Hampshire New state the from grant a generous help of the Bluebird with for Eastern the habitat ful aged to develop asuccess year-round. enjoy them to invitation the appreciate residents local and trails, The school has also man also has The school - - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site eternal difference. eternal an make can that education for school an growing this to children their sending considering are church of the outside and inside families and processed, now being are year for 2015-2016 the school your Applications prayers. through School Christian student. to each sented pre also were Estabrook, at tradition a long-standing development, now character Certificates recognizing “Everlasting.” theme, year’s this with along toed sing invit was members, munity com many including ence, audi the and selections, cal of musi avariety among ed 13 includ were Corinthians 1 12 and Jobfrom chapter readings Choral June. early held in program, end year’s and concert spring evening its including does, Estabrook everything Music. of School TheCharlestream through offered voice are and piano, strings, in lessons Private students. for all available is arts fine and music in Outstanding instruction teamwork. and munication com- of edifying virtues the fostering understanding; and growth for spiritual opportunities with infused and emphasized is merit Academic yet practical. rich spiritually is that environment an in lence of 2015. fall by 11 12 anticipated and grades to include expansion further and program elementary existing added to the being 10 and nine grades with Christian School Christian Estabrook principal, Busl, —Ellen Please support Estabrook Estabrook support Please of part is Witnessing excel fosters Estabrook growing, is Estabrook ------Courtesy Parkview Adventist Medical Center Medical Adventist Parkview Courtesy - 15 -
orthern ew ngland onference N N E C August 2015 , istry efforts that comprise ‘best practices’ and see what the Lord wills us.” for ence territory thought and prayed what about they can locally do include to the health ministry in their community services and evangelism? Has each church considered form- ing a Ministry Healing of study answer group help to thisquestion? Have those churches with radio stations considered producing (or procuring) health messages theirfor local audiences? we need seek to Together andout evaluate health min searching questions: Has Has questions: searching each church in our confer —Scott Christiansen, communication Northerndirector, New England Conference leaner - - - Atlantic Union G Cundiff looks how at (NAD). All other(NAD). similar hospitals in the NAD had sincelong been or sold banded together with other Adventist hospitals form to the various divisions the of Adventist Health System The conference(AHS). tried to integrate Parkview into an existing AHS structure but could not. According Cundiff,to multiple “After unsuccessful attempts at suchdeveloping a part nership werealized that Parkview was too geographi cally removed become to an attractive partner.” the dramatic change in the operating status the of hospital presents an oppor tunity the conference for reviewto the proclamation theof gospel through the health ministry. “This is an opportunity ask to some - - - Before its bankruptcy bankruptcy its Before new opportunity with Mid CoastHospital advance to a common vision serve to the local care needs Mid of CoastMaine into long the future,” said Bob Cundiff, chair the of board direc of tors at Parkview Adventist Medical Center and presi dent of thedent of Northern New England Conference. “Praise the Lord, the of one things that Mid Coast attrac found tive Parkview about was combination effective its medicineof and spiritual support, and our chaplains and other ministerial staff will be working with Mid Coast try to duplicate that to environment throughout the combined entity.” filing, Parkview was the Adventist last independent community hospital inthe North American Division Parkview Adventist Medical Center has presented thetransaction court with a proposed with Mid Coast pre-packaged Health Services bankruptcyof Brunswick, plan that would Maine. include entering into a ------
The common vision years“After change of In the case Parkview, of n mid-June, Parkview Adventist Medical Center announced that the Brunswick, Maine, hospital had filed a petition relief for the of under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy States United Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Portland, Maine. Chapter the of Bankruptcy11 Code is designed provide to - com panies with the time and opportunity reorganize, to by restructuring their debts by obtainingor new invest ing into a transaction with Mid Coast Health Services of Brunswick, Maine. The proposed transaction includes the purchase of assump the assets, certain certaintion of liabilities, and the preservation the of Adventist mission on the Parkview campus. proposed by Parkview Adventist Medical Center and Mid Coast Health Services is designed to ensure the continued avail ability high of quality, locally-delivered care to the patients the of Bath- Brunswick-Topsham- com munities. This will approach also preserve all full- and part-time Parkview. at jobs in the healthcare industry financial increasing and challenges, Parkview has reached a point where it can serve longer no its mis assion a stand-alone hos pital and is seeking now a ment capital. the hospital presented the court with a proposed pre- plan bankruptcy packaged that include enter would at www.atlantic-union.org
Parkview Adventist Medical Center Files Bankruptcy for Protection, Seeks Sale I with enthusiasm.” role at SLA leadership the for ready and talented, energetic, young, is “He of schools. superintendent Conference England New Southern Pat Giese, says veins,” his through running University. Andrews at administration education in degree master’s his pleting com- currently is 2007 and since at SLA journalism and history teaching been has Lambert College. Union Atlantic and SLA from ated gradu later He elementary. at SLA’s Browning garten kinder in enrolled was he when school Adventist an to attend family his in son per first the was area, the up in who grew Lambert, Massachusetts. Lancaster, in (SLA) Academy Lancaster 16 New Principal Hired at South Lancaster Academy J “[Jeff] has SLA’s blood has “[Jeff] new principal for South principal new the is Lambert effrey F with the older members of the con of the older members the with relationships intentional form and ministry.” of conference support and service faithful seniors’ for to show the appreciation tunity It’s event. opporor an promotional not afundraising is director. “This services trust and stewardship Tom says gratitude,” Murray, SNEC College. Union at Atlantic Commons Dining Shun Chan the 20 held on June in Banquet Senior Stewardship and Services Trust 102 the peoplemore attended than year, This dinner. annual an ing host by members senior of its port for sup the gratitude its shown has SNEC Says “Thank You” “Thank Says SNEC Members to Senior Born from a desire to better serve serve to better adesire from Born word, it’s asingle about “In England Conference (SNEC) (SNEC) Conference England New Southern the years, or five Atlantic Union G outhern ew ngland onference S N E C - - leaner - at different paces, Lambert Lambert paces, at different and ways different in learn students that Recognizing environment.” personalized asafe, in world them around of the understanding their build and questions to ask students allows that a place to be school our want “I says. Lambert skills,” century first twenty- to cultivate facility and curriculum centered alearner- need students and fast, changing are market world“The job economy and students. school for high the opportunities course college and dual-enrollment provide to colleges Adventist with to work closely plans he and styles, learning various ing on support to focus is lum curricu for elementary the goal His for schools. other excellence academic in model a becoming school tary elemen and school high the , August 2015 Lambert envisions both both envisions Lambert - - - - food. W. Robert Daum, planned planned food. W. Daum, Robert good of course, and, fellowship encouragement, for spiritual tunity oppor provides event the ference, Southern New England Conference shows its gratitude for the support of its senior members by hosting an annual dinner. annual an hosting by members senior its of support the for gratitude its shows Conference England New Southern - - - love and understanding understanding love and adeeper toroom cultivate class each in scriptures the to utilize desires Lambert education, Adventist talents.”given God- hone their and uncover to students “for experience amore individualized and tracks of academic range awide to incorporate wants Milca. wife, his with pictured is Academy, Lancaster South of principal new the Lambert, Jeffrey A strong believer in in believer A strong - ministries, was the guest speaker. guest the was ministries, for Written It Is consultant giving assistant, Atlantic Union Conference Union Atlantic assistant, —Debra McKinney communication Banks, - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site ast” and “prolific reader.” “prolific and ast” enthusi tech “avid an is and teams, sports Boston for his enjoys cheering He versary. anni wedding seventh their celebrated recently Milca, character.” Christ’s of reflectors strong be can who leaders, action-oriented world go the out as into who will students thinkers, independent to become sary neces skills the gaining are students our ensure must “We study,” said. Lambert of fields separate two not as understanding, and events human word through His and Christ teach lessons our sure of making sibility respon the has education “Christian themselves. for to think students ing encourag while of God, Union Conference Atlantic assistant, communication Banks, McKinney —Debra Lambert and his wife, wife, his and Lambert -
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“ , ter leaner s anca L Atlantic Union G October 9–11, 2015 October 9–11, outh Alumni Weekend egistration begin will at South Lancaster Academy (SLA) on Friday, Oct. followed at a Spaghetti 3:00 by 9, p.m., sponsored Supper, by Honorclasses are years ending with are and5 looking We 0. forward The keynote speaker for the worship service on Sabbath is Linda After lunch at 3:00 honor p.m. classes the have will opportunity to take The Saturday evening program be will a S R with music from the ’60s. Alternatively, the traditional basketball game of students vs. for alumni women, followed the by same for men. Make your travel plans to include the banquet on Sunday to get at 5:30 p.m. theall information about the SLA building project. to seeing you there and catching up with our all classmates. the SLA senior class.The be will Friday a p.m. night program at 7:30 musical event the by SLA choir and the New England Orchestra. Youth FarleyMills ’65. A luncheon be will held the at Chan Shun Dining Commons, with tickets available advance in Please or at the door. make your meal reservations and purchase your tickets advance in on our website at www.slaalumni.org or if you questions, have contact us at [email protected]. photos, visit, and Vespers update be will at the each other. Village Church with a musical program, including an original composition Earl by Raney ’80.
Southern New England Conference at the annual Adventurer Spring Escape. Adventurers from around the Southern Adventurers sing along with the praise team New England Conference attend the annual 2015 Adventurer Spring Escape in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Fellowship Luncheon Rose, Thorn & Fiddle/Kathy Kalmanson Light Supper Vespers Greater Boston Academy Students Guest Speaker, Cleveland Wilson ’65 Light Supper Special Program – Old Movies of GBA Class Reunions Annual Alumni Golf Game Pastor Coordinator Cesar Perozo, Call (781) 454-7321 for details Supper at the Old Mill Contact Al Deininger ’65 for Reservations at [email protected]
or [email protected] or Greater Boston Academy 108 Pond St, Stoneham, MA p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 10:00 a.m.
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pproximately 1,000 Adventurers from Reunion Academy Boston Greater Saturday Night: Sabbath School: ServiceWorship Sabbath Afternoon: Sunday: Friday:
Many area Adventurer A at www.atlantic-union.org —David Dennis, communication Southerndirector, New England Conference Annual Adventurer Spring Escape a Success a Spring Escape Annual Adventurer around the Southern New England Conference (SNEC) arrived the at campgrounds in Lancaster, Massachusetts, the annualfor 2015 Adventurer Spring Escape. the fromHeld May 29-31, theme the weekend for focused the on fact that the Adventurers can overcome obstacles in life with the Jesuspower of in their lives. weeksleaders for worked maketo the event possible. A special “thank to you” all the leaders and the to leaders the of SNEC Youth Ministries department for planning. their 2015 Caring Heart Award Recipients
ongratulations are nition to students attend- campus chaplains, student presented during gradua- in order for eight ing Adventist academies leaders, or the school’s tion weekend at the school. Cacademy students who have “demonstrated witnessing/outreach Each recipient receives a from the seven academies a personal commitment coordinators. The final scholarship award of $500 in the Atlantic Union who to active participatory screening and selection is and a plaque. are the recipients of the service and witnessing made by a committee at 2015 Caring Heart Award. activities and programs.” the individual’s school. The Caring Heart Award Students in their junior or The award is given at the for Christian Service was senior year are nominated same time all other schol- established to give recog- by staff members, pastor/ arships and awards are
This year’s Caring Heart Award winners are:
Azzi Mayes Nirvana Walton Areana Roberts Kendi Callender Junior Junior Junior Senior Bermuda Institute Greater Boston Academy Greater New York Academy Northeastern Academy Brooklyn Campus
Theresa Danvers Kaitlynn Cancel Cassandra Fuller Hailey Anne Hornbeck Senior Junior Senior Senior Northeastern Academy Manhattan Campus Pine Tree Academy South Lancaster Academy Union Springs Academy
18 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2015 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Younger Church, Aging Leadership (Part One) sat almost in the nosebleed section of 51 of the 2,571 official delegates. It has even the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, been estimated that 77 percent2 of the mem- Ithe morning of July 4. There for the 60th bership of our church is under the age of 50. General Conference Session, I listened to Yet, over the course of the GC Session, it was the newly-elected treasurer of the General evident that a large percentage of the church Conference, Juan Prestol-Puesán, make a leadership are older than the majority of the very passionate appeal to the more than church. For example, six vice presidents were 50,000 attendees and delegates there for that voted, with three newcomers; 13 division first Sabbath. His tone was full of emotion, presidents were voted, with six newcomers; his voice spurred with conviction, and the and 11 departmental leaders were voted, room was filled with applause when he was with two newcomers. I cannot report that through making his speech. As I sat there one young adult was voted among them. A and listened while the congregation broke stranger might easily assume that we are an out in applause, my heart felt broken and the aging church because of its aging leadership. tears welled up in my eyes. It may appear as though the young people Under the theme, “Give them the Keys,”1 are disinterested in the business of their Prestol-Puesán appealed for the attendees to church and many have contended this to be dig deep into their pockets and give of their the case. Some would argue that the majority financial resources so that the church could of young people chose not to attend the ses- put the young people to work. He shared the sion because they didn’t see the relevance. story about his daughters learning to drive Others may say that for those who did and told how the day finally came when attend, it seemed more worthwhile to partici- they got their driver’s licenses and no lon- pate in the activities that the planners of the ger needed driving lessons. “They came and event seemed to believe would be of greater took the keys to the car and drove,” he remi- benefit to them, such as giving concerts in nisced. To him this was a great achievement the Lila Cockrell Theatre or to be out on the for his daughters. “It was a vote of confidence streets painting murals, handing out water indeed,” he said, “an empowering action.” bottles, and eating haystacks at the Impact Then, to the resounding sound of applause San Antonio event. In my view, I would he announced, “The time has already arrived venture to argue that perhaps the youth and for the young people to take the keys and young adults were not involved because of drive the car of evangelism.” lack of opportunity, or they may have also Somehow, as a youth leader I should have been overlooked in the planning as well as been encouraged by the speech, but I wasn’t. the execution stages of the various programs. It was a great speech indeed, but why did I do not doubt that the church wants to I feel so sad? The answer was evident as I give young adults the keys. I just feel that it looked around the stadium, considered the does not have an intentional plan for how activities taking place, and observed the to make the transition; and even further, program participants of the day. On stage perhaps the church doesn’t feel that they are were seated several church leaders and none ready to drive the car. However, the question of them were under the age of 50. Except is, Will they ever be ready? for three little girls, who stood in the corner prepped to read the scripture during the Ryan Simpson is the director of Sabbath School lesson review, they never par- Adventist Youth Ministries in the Atlantic Union. ticipated in the discussion. 1See the entire speech by Juan Prestol- Someone speculated that young people Puesán at https://www.youtube.com/ under the age of 35 made up just about two watch?v=AJEt1UfqagQ percent of the delegates. That would be about 2Seventh-day Adventist Church Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research, www.adventistarchives.org at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2015 19 hopetv.org
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Stoneham, Mass., and Martha Ban ANNOUNCEMENTS (Gerard) of Bismarck, N.D.; one brother, Alvin Aastrup (Evie); and four grandchildren. ATLANTIC UNION Atlantic Union Attorneys Conference, Oct. FORD, Martha Evelyn Knowles–83; b. 16-17 Stamford, Conn. Speakers: Art March 25, 1932, in Stoneham, Mass.; Lindsley, Ph.D., vice president of d. May 4, 2015, in Greenwich, N.Y. Theological Initiatives, The Institute She graduated from Atlantic Union for Faith, Work and Economics and College with degrees in nursing and Senior Fellow, C.S. Lewis Institute; music. She was a member of the Joy of and Gerard Damsteegt, Dr. Theol., Troy church in Troy, N.Y. She is sur- Andrews University and associate pro- vived by her husband, Cleo Ford; their fessor of Church History. To register five children, Marvin, Danny, Holly, and for information, contact Charles Doug and Ron; one sister, Dorothy J. Eusey, (978) 534-1414, or e-mail Knowles Kline; numerous grandchil- [email protected]. Sponsored dren and great-grandchildren. OakwoodU by the Atlantic Union Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty GRIFFEY, Eric C.–71; b. Oct. 25, 1943, Department (PARL). Web site: in Mobile, Ala.; d. Apr. 29, 2015, in @OakwoodU atlantic-union.org/religious-liberty. Lewiston, Maine. He graduated from Loma Linda School of Medicine. A member of the Auburn church, he had OBITUARIES a private practice and was the head of the adolescent psychiatric department AASTRUP, Alfred P. —86; b. Jan. 26, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center OakwoodUniversity 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y.; d. May 7, in Lewiston, Maine. He is survived by 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. He served his sister, Susanne Wolfe of Florida; as principal or principal/teacher for two sons, Eric Griffey and Peter the following schools: Portland Junior (Nora) both of Auburn, Maine; and Academy, Portland, Maine (1952- six grandchildren. 55); Brooklawn Junior Academy, Bridgeport, Conn. (1955-59); TYLER, Betty Lavena–64; b. Jan. 27, 1951,
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