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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCES OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

VOLUME 11 JUNE, 1989 NUMBER 4

New Orleans, Louisiana Superdome Youth Congress Site COVER STORY

EARTH OUR CHALLENGE, HEAVEN OUR GOAL Highlights of the United Youth Congress The Crescent City, Queen of the South, the Big Easy; all are names for world-fa- Shelton Kilby Workshop, "I Like the Beat." mous New Orleans, La., location of the United Youth Congress, April 12-15. More than 1,700 delegates and 20,000 non-dele- gate attendees from regional conferences across North America, delegations from Ber- muda, the Bahamas, Canada, the regional constituency of Southeastern and Southern California Conference and Greater New York Conference, gathered in the New Orleans Superdome for four days packed with activ- ity. In order to accommodate the large gath- Youth directors honoring Elder and Mrs. ering, three big screens were set up at Danny Davis strategic points of the arena to enable indi- Sabbath Speaker, Commander Barry viduals sitting great distances from the stage Black lege; "Ministering to the Homeless and to get a close-up view of the programs. Handicapped," Earl W. Moore, Atlanta, Ga., The first general session for the congress Harold Nesbitt; "Sensible Decision-making," took place Wednesday evening, with Pastor Jessie Wilson, Memphis, Tenn.; "Creative Jesse Wilson of the South Central Confer- Ministries" (puppets, clowns, etc.), Mike ence addressing the assembly. Dr. Eurydice Faison, Oakwood College; "It's a Black and Osterman of Oakwood College introduced White Issue" (relating to racism), Yvonne P. the theme song, "Build on the Rock," written Wagner, Portsmouth, Va.; "Deaf Ministries," by Mr. Roger Ryan, a recent Oakwood Thompson Kay, Christian Record Services; graduate. To end the evening, delegates "How to Relate to AIDS Victims," J. Douglas were taken on a riverboat cruise down the Simons, Memphis, Tenn.; "I Like the Beat," Mississippi River. Shelton Kilby, Nashville, Tenn.; "To Be or Because of all the activity planned for the Regional youth directors planning Not to Be" (careers), Jan Ross. congress, each day began early and ended committee chairman, Elder Trevor Baker A career fair, coordinated by Mrs. Janice late. Morning and evening devotion speak- Ross, featured booths with representatives ers included Eddie Polite, a chaplain in the from many educational institutions and United States Army Reserves; H. L. Cleve- businesses such as Kettering Medical Cen- land, Jr., pastor of the Shiloh Church in ter, Atlantic Union College, Oakwood Col- Cincinnati, Ohio; Roy Brown, executive sec- lege, Southwestern Adventist College, Car- retary for the Southeastern Conference; nival Cruise Lines, Andrews University, Esirg and Jack Morris, pastor of the City Temple Manufacturing Company, Pine Forge Acad- Church in Dallas, Tex. emy, Walla Walla College, North American There were also daily workshops facili- Regional Voice, Oak Productions, Loma tated by various persons: Linda University, Loma Linda School of "Counseling Your Friends," Byron Dulan, Allied Health Professions, Review and Her- Seattle, Wash.; "Too Young to Be Broken" ald Publishing. (child abuse), Timothy Williams, Jr., Los An- Mrs. Ross, former director of career de- Elder Richard Barron, host president geles, Calif.; "Hot Issues in the Church", velopment, placement and cooperative edu- Delbert Baker, "Message Magazine"; "Is It cation at Oakwood College, is now director Life or Death?" Russel Seay, Nashville, of development and institutional research at Tenn.; "Know Thyself" (self-esteem), Jack J. F. Drake Technical College. Morris, Dallas, Tex.; "The Substance is the Following the evening's general sessions Matter" (substance abuse), Emerson G. when delegates retired to their various ho- Miller, Baton Rouge, La.; "Alone, but To- tels, a program entitled "Afterglow" would gether" (singles), Linda Dulan, Seattle, begin. It consisted of games or dramatiza- Wash.; "Helping My Disinterested Friends tions presented by different youth societies. Become Interested," Ron Vanderhorst, Other special features of the congress Prepare Our Youth, Inc.; "The Single Parent Congress Theme. Backdrop by James included a skating presentation put on by Privilege," Juliaette Phillips, Oakwood Col- Lamb, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. J. N. Mike Faison and students from

Page 2 Cover Story June 1989 North American Regional Voice Oakwood College entitled "Celebration on SOUTH CENTRAL TEAMS memory various passages of scripture that Skates." The National Bible Bowl Competi- WIN NATIONAL "BIBLE tell of the prophecies, the blessings and the tion tested the Biblical acumen of teams BOWL" AWARDS promises that took place during Biblical from the South Central, Northeastern, South- Two of the teams from the South Central days. Not only is the team required to tell the eastern and Allegheny East conferences. Conference received trophies for being the event, they must also tell where it is found in Placement of winners was: young adult — winners in the Bible Bowl run-offs contest the Bible. South Central, first; Allegheny East, second that were held at the time of the United The first-place award went to the team and Southeastern, third. Senior youth win- from the Northeastern Conference; how- Youth Congress that was held in New Or- ners were Northeastern, first, and South ever, the South Central teams from Jackson leans during the month of April. Central, second. and McComb, Miss., were happy for the During the course of the events, teams A temperance oratorical contest included from each of the conferences from across blessings that came to them for the second- speeches by youth on the various aspects place championship awards. the nation are challenged to give from of drugs and alcohol, and the care of the body. Kimberly Lynette Francis of the South- eastern Conference was awarded first place. Justine Anthony of Northeastern Confer- ence came in second, with Sophia Walker of the Allegheny East Conference placing third. Sabbath was the highlight of the entire congress. It began with a musical prelude by Mr. Roland Gresham of Nashville, Tenn., and two singing groups, The Annointed Ones and The Chosen. The lesson study was given by Phase I of Pine Forge Acad- emy. It included dramatizations of topics ranging from Sabbathkeeping and preju- dice to attending movies and true conversa- tion, interspersed with musical numbers by the group. Two extraordinary presentations given by Phase I during Sabbath School were the interpretive singing of the Shep- herd's Psalm and the Lord's Prayer, accom- panied by Ms. Linda Elliot of New York City, and the Child Sermon given by little L. J. Elliot. Following Sabbath School, the Linden Ensemble of Laurelton, N.Y., and Benny Simmons provided a musical interlude. Music for the divine worship service was given by the Oakwood College and Pine Forge Academy choirs and Ms. Veronica Howell. Dr. Barry C. Black, chaplain in the U.S. Navy, was the guest speaker for the Sab- bath services. Chaplain Black is the only Adventist and the second Black ever to serve as chaplain at the U.S. Naval Acad- emy in Annapolis, Md. Music was an integral part of the con- gress. Soloists, choirs and various singing groups from all over displayed the rich talent possessed by Adventist youth. To end the congress, a concert featuring Ms. Pat Bar- nes of Washington, D.C., and nationally acclaimed recording artist and pastor, Wintley Phipps, bringing an exciting and informative United Youth Congress to an end. The youth directors and other individuals responsible for planning such an action- packed congress are to be congratulated for their devotion and insight.

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Cover Story Page 3 The eight years of the Reagan Presi- "Son of man. there is death in the pot!" PUBLISHER'S PAGE dency has eroded the hopes of millions of But we have been here before. In the the underprivileged — and created an at- past, when the future seemed "darker than mosphere that makes bigotry comfortable. a thousand midnights," when "hope, unborn His method was simple. had died," when "stony the road we trod, DEATH IN THE POT! bitter the chastening rod," — deliverance America has often been defined as the 1. "Supply-side economics." Follow eco- came! And it will come again. Jehovah still "melting pot' of nations. This is a tribute to its nomic policies that benefit the rich while lives and reigns. In a similar moment in our multi-racial composition. There is no nation slashing government programs that uplift history, Frederick Douglass was in despair. on earth that has attempted this "amalgam," the poor. 2. Supreme Court appointments. To ap- Sojourner Truth turned to him and said, and it has lasted for over 200 years. Amer- "Frederick, is God dead?" No, GOD IS NOT ica is a divine idea whose time has come. point to the Supreme Court bench candi- DEAD and in this we hope. But she has brought with her into the 20th dates of proven "conservative leanings." 3. Catering to the "Religious Right." By George Bush has promised better things. century a disease that can be terminal. "Son It seems at this point that he just may pro- of man, there is death in the pot!" Corporate giving undue favorable attention to "Right- Wing" media and non-media preachers duce a climate in which good people may racism is that disease. We do not here refer feel free to do good. His new Housing man, to personal racism, for while we know it is whose legislative agenda may have nega- tive consequences that even they may Jack Kemp, moved into a housing project to wrong to be prejudiced, the individual has a "get the feel" of poverty. Perhaps, for a few right to think what he pleases. We speak regret. 4. Crass neglect. Big Business as Chrys- years, we will get a "kinder America." Per- here of public policy sanctioned by govern- haps, the poor may dare hope again. A ment whether it be religious, political or ler got a "bail out." Small businesses, small farmers, small banks, and the thousands strong federal government, humane in pur- economic. Whether it be national. state, pose, is essential to the welfare of the poor. local or private, the disease is pervasive. sleeping in the streets have all been stone- walled as it were, in what was the richest History reveals the peril to the underprivi- I was on an airplane with an attorney who leged of states' rights activists. The inhu- was busy examining some papers. I in- nation on earth. 5. Paid thousands in reparations to the mane segregationist laws that stripped quired as to her business. She said that she Blacks of their dignity are there for all to see. was on her way to Chicago to sue a national descendants of Japanese who were in- terned during World War II. He (Reagan) cut Selective allocation of funds have contrib- business firm for discrimination against uted greatly to a more healthy racial climate minorities. I asked how widespread this every program that would uplift the descen- dants of former Black slaves. Entitlements nationwide. This same factor has cracked was. She answered, "Have you any idea rigid racial exclusion in corporations and how many business firms are in America? were set aside and college loans and youth uplift projects. other institutions. A strong federal govern- This firm alone operates thousands of busi- ment is and has been a major deterrent to nesses, and they all have a problem." Were "Son of man, there is death in the melting pot!" the human rights violations of states, corpo- it not for the federal government, we would rations and institutions. And with the pres- Organized religion has not escaped this be in the position of the Union of South ent Supreme Court weakening affirmative cancer. It was not 100 years ago that Africa. action requirements, there is some concern churches in America made headlines resist- Let me remind you how it was before the that the old behavior will recur. ing church attendance on the part of Blacks federal government stepped in. There was Another thing troubles me. "Liberty and at White congregations. We are past that a Black wage scale before the federal gov- justice for all" has a short track record in now, but racism lingers. Visit the headquar- ernment establishment of a minimum wage. history. It has never been perfectly prac- ters of most religious institutions and their There is still a wage differential, but things ticed anywhere. Nor has it been more seri- subsidiaries and notice the lack of "color" in are better. Labor unions have helped a lot. ously attempted than in the United States of its hired clientele. This is true from Baton Have you forgotten what happened in An- America. Let us, therefore, enjoy the degree Rouge, La., to Chicago, III. It is true from niston, Ala.? A busload of riders were nearly of liberty that we have while stretching to its Virginia Beach, Va., to Lynchburg, Va. It is burned alive while the police watched. Their limits our tolerance level socially, politically true from Dallas, Tex., to Brooklyn, N.Y. only crime was integrated seating. Remem- and economically. ber Birmingham, Ala.? A busload of riders And from the Tiber to the Potomac. And it is E. E. Cleveland were beaten unmercifully, the police having true from Wheaton, Ill., to Grand Rapids, agreed to give the perpetrators 15 minutes Mich. And from Tulsa, Okla., to Dallas, Tex. to do their bloody work. There were inci- Racism at the Christian workplace is evi- dents at Oxford, Miss.; Tuscaloosa, Ala., dent while Blacks pour thousands of dollars ALLEGHENY EAST and all over the South. But a firm federal into their tills. It amounts to a form of taxation government held the line and we survived it. without representation. Southern governors preached the doc- Add to this the specter of Swaggart and THE BAY AREA YOUTH trine of "interposition," namely, that states' Falwell defending the Apartheid policies of FEDERATION rights supercede federal law — forgetting the Republic of South Africa, and it amounts The Bay Area Ministerial District was that the Civil War had settled that question. to double jeopardy in the name of Christ. organized in the fall of 1988 by the ministers But did it? Nagging voices from the past Even less comforting is the knowledge that of Delaware, Eastern Shore Maryland and haunt us. Such phrases as 'We must get the the majority of fundamentalist Christians southern New Jersey. The district was or- federal government off our backs," or, 'We've vote the conservative agenda. Nor does it ganized to provide an organized base of fel- had enough of big government," cover the comfort us that Rome supported the Con- lowship and spiritual growth for the churches real designs of the "Conservative" agenda. federacy during the Civil War. of this geographic region.

Page 4 Publisher's Page June 1989 North American Regional Voice The Editor's Desk

HAROLD L. LEE GETS G. C. POST relations at Oakwood College in During the month of May 1989 the Ex- Huntsville, Ala., from 1974 to 1977. ecutive Committee of the General Con- Dr. Lee will bring strong leadership to ference took an action to invite Elder the denomination from his new appoint- Harold L. Lee, pastor of the DuPont Park ment. He is married to the former Barbara Church in Washington, D.C., to serve as Kilgore, and they have four lovely chil- a member of the Church Ministries De- dren. partment. His specialty will be in the area of Stewardship. Lee comes to the post with a wide ex- perience in pastoral and administrative ministries for the church. He has served Pastor Lyndon Elliot gives the morning as a pastor in the Allegheny West Confer- message. ence, the South Caribbean Conference, the Southwest Region Conference and Elder Thaddious Privette, pastor of Mt. the Allegheny East Conference, where Olivet in Camden, N.J., is the ministerial he presently was the pastor for a 1,500- area leader for the Bay Area churches, member flock and operated a K-10 church which include Bridgeton, Whitesboro, school program with approximately 300 Newtonville, Salem, Camden and Pleas- students. antville, N.J.; Dover, Wilmington, Millsboro, He has served as director of Steward- Milford and Georgetown, Del; Cambridge ship and Development in the Caribbean and Salisbury, Md.; and Chester, Pa. The Union Conference in Port-of-Spain, first convocation of the Bay Area District Trinidad; the Allegheny East Conference; was held Dec. 3, 1988, in Dover, Del., at Pine Forge Institute; and in the Allegheny which time the Bay Area Youth Federation West Conference. He also served as the Harold L Lee was formally organized under the direction vice president of development and public of Elder D. L. Davis, director of Youth Min- istries for the Allegheny East Conference. Youth Federation president, Elizabeth SUNSET CALENDAR Nichols of Dover, Del., and the officers June 30 July 7 14 21 wasted no time in organizing the Bay Area Boston, Mass. 8:25 8:23 8:20 8:15 Youth Federation on Sabbath, Feb. 18. The New York City 8:34 8:32 8:29 8:24 Mt. Olivet SDA Church in Camden hosted Buffalo, N.Y. 8:58 8:56 8:53 8:47 the first Bay Area Youth Federation convo- Atlanta, Ga. 8:52 8:51 8:49 8:46 cation. With representation from more than Miami, Fla. 8:16 8:16 8:16 8:12 80 percent of the churches, more than 400 Charlotte, N.C. 8:42 8:41 8:39 8:35 youth and young-at-heart attended the fed- Birmingham, Ala. 8:01 8:00 7:58 7:55 eration. Jackson, Miss. 8:12 8:11 8:09 8:06 In Sabbath School, those in attendance Memphis, Tenn. 8:19 8:18 8:15 8:12 learned of the conception and birth of the Louisville, Ky. 9:10 9:09 9:04 9:02 Bay Area Youth Federation and were minis- Detroit, Mich. 9:14 9:12 9:06 9:04 tered to through the music of Michele Smith Chicago, Ill. 8:29 8:27 8:24 8:19 of Cambridge, Md. The Divine Worship Hour South Bend, Indiana 8:24 8:22 8:19 8:14 featured the ministry in music of the Mt. Minneapolis, Minn. 9:04 9:02 8:58 8:52 Olivet Senior Choir and Elder Lyndon Elliott, St. Louis, Mo. 8:29 8:28 8:25 8:21 dean of boys at Pine Forge Academy, as the Kansas City, Mo. 8:48 8:47 8:44 8:40 speaker of the hour. Denver, Co. 8:32 8:31 8:28 8:23 Afternoon workshops were planned with Little Rock, Ark. 8:26 8:25 8:23 8:20 the focus in mind of providing sound coun- Dallas, Texas 8:40 8:39 8:37 8:34 sel and instruction to the youth in atten- New Orleans, La. 8:05 8:05 8:05 8:00 dance. Healthful cookery was presented by Albuquerque, N.M. 8:25 8:24 8:21 8:18 Dawn Adams from the Wilmington Sharon Oklahoma City, Okla. 8:49 8:49 8:46 8:43 Temple Church. Pastor Claude Harris of Newtonville, N.J., arrested the attention and Add one minute for each 13 miles west. subtract one minute for each 13 miles east. interest of the youth with the workshop on

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Editor's Desk Page 5 Fernanda Smith

years. The total value of this gift will be $1 Pastor Claude Harris of Newtonville, N.J., talks to the youth on teen sexuality million. The portion awarded to the Colum- bia Union amounted to 16 for their nearly 500 teachers. Of this 16, two were from the Allegheny East Conference. teen sexuality. A third workshop on Chris- TEACHERS RECEIVE Corine teaches first grade at the Larch- tian education was conducted by James AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE wood School in Philadelphia. A graduate of Hampton, also of Wilmington. Corine and Fernanda Smith share more Oakwood College, she has taught since This first Bay Area Federation ended the than a common last name. They are the two 1957 in Alabama, Florida, North and South afternoon with Elder Davis interviewing on Allegheny East Conference teachers cho- Carolina, New Jersey and Delaware, as the "Today Show," Ellen White, Zipporah sen to receive the nationwide Excellence in well as at the Pine Forge Church School. and John the Revelator. Teaching Award, given annually to Sev- Married to Gene N. Smith, Sr., she is the Tapes of this first session may be ob- enth-day Adventist teachers. mother of four adult children and has one tained by calling Pat Hunter at 609/541- This award is the result of a $140,000- grandchild. 6124. per-year contribution by Thomas and Violet Fernanda is the fifth-grade teacher at the Nicceta Davis Zapara of San Diego, CA, which they are Dupont Park School in Washington, D.C., Communication Secretary donating to the church for the next five where she has spent her entire 18-year teaching career. A graduate of Columbia Union College, Fernanda holds a master's degree from Bowie State College in Mary- land. She is married to Vincent Smith and has two sons. Criteria for selection include: respect for peers and administration, concern for stu- dents, competence in teaching, professional development and participation, involvement in church and community, as well as carry- ing a full-time teaching load. The honor carries with it an award of $1,000 in cash. Both teachers have re- ceived their awards in public ceremonies. Corine received public recognition for her accomplishments at the Unity Day Celebra- tion at the West Oak Lane Center in Phila- delphia. Fernanda was honored at a special Education Day held at the Dupont Park Church with Dr. Joseph Dent, educational superintendent for the Allegheny East Con- ference, and Dr. Adrian Westney, associate director of the Education Department of the Corine Smith receives her Excellence in Teaching Award with the accompanying Columbia Union. check for $1,000 at the Delaware Valley Unity Day held in Philadelphia. Joseph Dent, They will be given public recognition again left, Allegheny East Conference educational superintendent, makes the presentation. On the right is Gene Smith, Sr. at the Educational Hour at Allegheny East Conference's upcoming camp meeting. Page 6 Allegheny East June 1989 North American Regional Voice CENTRAL STATES

ALLON CHAPEL IN THE NEWS For the past two years, the Sabbath School Department at Allon Chapel in Lincoln, Neb., under the leadership of Prudence Gray- man, has sponsored two Valentine's ban- quets that were well attended by Sabbath School members, friends and well-wishers. Freeman and Olga Davis of Lincoln, an exceptionally talented husband-and-wife team, entertained the group with their music and poetry. This year the film "Johnny Lingo" and Frank Peterson's "How to Get the Most out of Reading the Daily Newspaper" pro- vided the entertainment. He is director of development for the Christian Record Serv- ices in Lincoln, Neb. Prudence Grayman Frank Peterson presents "How to get the most out of reading the daily newspapers." Communication Secretary

THE POWER OF MUSIC Sabbath, April 1, marked the beginning of the Spring Week of Prayer at Linwood Boule- vard Seventh-day Adventist Temple, Kan- sas City, Mo. The theme for the week was "It Is Time for the Coming of Christ." The speaker for the week was Elder Calvin Preston, pastor of the Maranatha Seventh- day Adventist Church in Atlanta, Ga. Elder Preston is a very dynamic speaker. The first Sabbath of the week of prayer was a high day at Linwood. After the meditation hymn was sung, the voice of Elder Preston rang out the words "Music — the power of music." Elder Preston told the congregation things about music that explained how the devil could have control and you not be aware. There was a record-breaking crowd each night to hear Elder Preston speak. The main Elder Calvin Preston text for the week was "As a man thinketh, so is he." Several other topics covered during Young Woman Award for the state of Mis- the week were "Pitching Your Tent Toward souri. The primary purpose for the awards Sodom," "The State of the Blues" and "The program is "to honor young women for their Wheat and Tares." accomplishments of cultural, civic and pro- The spiritual week was closed out on fessional achievement." Alona's most re- Sabbath, April 8, by Brian Mann, pastor of warding community service is her volunteer the Coffeyville district. work for the American Cancer Society. She Rena C. Dixon herself has been fighting the killer disease Communication Secretary since 1983 and feels that her experiences have given hope to other young cancer RECIPIENT OF AWARD patients, enabling them to cope with the Alona Boggess-Casey recently was se- trials, fears and anticipations that a cancer lected as an Outstanding Young Woman of victim faces. Besides her other community America by the Board of Advisors in involvement, Casey serves the Sharon Montgomery, Ala. She is now automatically Chapel SDA Church in Sedalia, Mo., in the Alona Boggess-Casey eligible as a candidate for the Outstanding capacities of Sabbath School superinten-

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Central States Page 7 dent, children's division leader, pianist/or- ganist, communication secretary, Pathfinder leader and editor of the church's first news- letter, "Starlight." A 1974 graduate of Oakwood College, she is preparing to enter the University of Michigan to pursue her master's degree later this year. She is com- missioned as deputy sheriff for Pettis County and is administrative assistant to the works manager at Pittsburgh Corning Corp.

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imi- tate good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen God. III John 1:11 RSV FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM Life has taken on a broader and deeper meaning at Allon Chapel since Pastor Kenneth Bushnell, personal ministries di- rector for the Mid-America Union, presented his various "Family Life" programs. A weekend "Christian Home and Mar- riage" seminar, conducted by Dr. Claude Dr. and Mrs. Claude Thomas and Mrs. Jocelyn Thomas from Oakwood College, was concluded on Feb. 11. All who attended felt they were spiritually blessed by the well-balanced program. More programs of this type are currently in the planning stage and will soon be an- nounced. Allon Chapel is fortunate to have Pastor Bushnell as a member, because in addition to his counsel on stewardship and financial planning, his expertise in the field of family life has proven invaluable to the membership. Prudence Grayman

Married couples of the Metropolitan Church renew vows.

CELEBRATING MARRIAGE "Celebration" magazine concerning the four VOWS AGAIN C's for bonding two lives into one in mar- The Penuel Seventh-day Adventist riage — Christ, Commitment, Considera- Church in Brandy Station, Va., observed tion and Communication. and shared in celebrating the rites of matri- The Sabbath School presented gifts of mony on Feb. 11 during the Sabbath School flowers or books to each couple. Associate program hour. Pastor J. W. Warren officiated as each "Couple of the Year, Jesse & Vernice couple repeated their marriage vows to each Caffey, Allon Chapel SDA Church The superintendent, Elder Willie Taylor, read to all couples the message from the other during Family Life Month.

Page 8 Central States June 1989 North American Regional Voice Wims appealed to civic groups for help The high point of the day was the honor- NORTHEASTERN and gathered volunteers to help in the vari- ing of Dr. Luther Evans, local civil rights ous aspects of the center. One of its most leader who is also very active in the struggle important services is daily blood pressure between the City of Yonkers and the NAACP for desegregation of housing. As a longtime PASTOR KEVIN L. JENKINS screenings. It also offers tutorial and crafts programs for neighborhood children, and civil rights leader, Dr. Evans attended the BIDS FAREWELL TO ELIM field trips for senior citizens. 1963 March on Washington, supported the CONGREGATION In response as to why she continues to families of the victims of the 1984 Atlanta After serving Elim Congregation in work in the center, Wims replied, "I felt that murders, promoted legalizing a national Brooklyn, N.Y., for a year, Pastor Kevin L. if the Lord put me in this place, He wasn't holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jenkins preached his farewell sermon on going to let them close the door like that." Jr., and worked for the desegregation of Sabbath, Jan. 28. "I am doing a great work, Yonkers public schools. In November 1988 so that I cannot come down," (Neh. 6:3) was he was honored by the State of New York the text Pastor Jenkins used to admonish with the establishment of a scholarship fund the church at Elim to stay on the wall, do not bearing his name, for Black students. Dr. come down until the work is done. Evans, who is the pastor of the Community Pastor Jenkins and his family will be greatly Memorial Baptist Church in Yonkers, was missed. His demonstration of love for God accompanied by his church choir and usher and his trust and faith in God's promises will board. The choir electrified the congrega- ever remain in the hearts of the believers. tion with renditions of "One Day at a Time" Appreciation for the warmth and love and "Prayer Will Fix It." shared by Pastor Jenkins and his family was On behalf of the Riverdale Avenue Church, expressed as members wished them suc- Sabbath School Superintendent Phyllis Scott cess and happiness as they continue to and Pastor Charles E. Creech presented labor for the Lord. Dr. Evans and his wife with a beautiful M. Ambrose plaque and a personalized copy of "The Communication Secretary Desire of Ages" by Ellen G. White. The day ended with an inspiring concert Elder William McNeil addresses the at the Adventist Youth hour, featuring The PIONEER MEMORIAL YOUTH Riverdale congregation. Angelics, a quartet of young ladies from the HONORED Emmaus SDA Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. Asia Strother, an eighth-grade student at PROMINENT YONKERS LaVern Creech Wilson Central High School in Wilson, N.Y., HUMANITARIAN HONORED Communication Secretary was among three students recently named March 11 was Community Guest Day at Students of the Month. The students re- the Riverdale Avenue Church in Yonkers, N.E.A. PROFILES ceived this commendation for outstanding N.Y. The guest speaker was Pastor William Earl Pickett, Jr., is the only son and young- scholarship and civic activity. McNeil, associate director of church minis- est child of Earl and Myrtle Pickett. The Asia is active in the Junior High Chorus, tries for the Atlantic Union Conference, who Picketts are members of the Bronx SDA "Lakeman Journal" and International Cul- preached a dynamic sermon entitled "The Church. tures Club at her school. She is also active Turning Point." Earl is a very ambitious young man who in the Adventist Youth Society and sings in the choir at Pioneer Memorial Church in Niagara Falls, N.Y. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strother, also mem- bers of Pioneer Memorial.

JEFFERSON AVE MEMBER RUNS HEALTH CENTER Ms. Rosa Wims, a member of the Jeffer- son Ave SDA Church in Buffalo, N.Y., and a licensed practical nurse, is presently shoul- dering the responsibility of running the Jef- ferson Avenue Health and Awareness Center. The Center, previously government funded, was due to close because of the unavailability of funds. Ms. Wims spent $200 of her own money and worked without a salary in order to keep the center. She stated, "When they said they couldn't fund it Dr. Luther Evans receives plaque from Ms. Phyllis Scott as Pastor Charles Creech any more, I just couldn't close the door when looks on. there was a need for it."

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Northeastern Page 9 practice patience and prayer. Jesus is the tance of Christian education, and encour- only one that can make it better. He does a aged everyone to develop their spiritual, better job than you think." mental and physical powers so that they will Through this posture, Earl hopes to initi- be prepared for God's service in this world ate change and make the world a more and the joys in the world to come. tolerable place in which the human family Beverly Moulton can function. Communication Secretary P. Bell Guidance Counselor

The Nursing Corps director, Mrs. Winsome James, presents Elder Joseph Powell with award as his family looks on.

Earl Pickett L to R: Mr. Gabriel Alexis, Mrs. Alexis, DRUG EDUCATION AT Mrs. Sampson, Pastor Samuel Sampson. enrolled at Northeastern Academy at the SPRINGFIELD GARDENS beginning of his junior year. This act was SDA CHURCH partly of his own doing and his dire need to GOSHEN CELEBRATES Springfield Gardens SDA Church in New graduate from a Christian academy. EDUCATION DAY York celebrated its first health seminar for No sooner had he walked through the On April 22, the Goshen Temple Sev- 1989. The program was planned and coor- halls of the institution, than he felt that "his enth-day Adventist Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., dinated by Mrs. Winsome James, RN, Nurs- time had come"; so he fervently sought to celebrated Education Day. ing Corps director. Guest speaker was the set up a forum where his voice could be Under the guidance of Miss Lois Martin, first elder of Hillside SDA Church in Harris- heard and dialogue could be entertained. Sabbath School Superintendent for the day, burg, Pa., Elder Joseph Willie Powell VI. His dream became a reality in September and a member of the education committee, Powell, a sociologist, is employed by the 1988 when the 62-member senior class the children of Goshen were actively in- Department of Health Office of Drug and elected him as their leader: Earl Pickett, the volved in the Sabbath School program. They Alcohol Program Division of Licensing of president of the senior class. provided special music and prayer, the the state of Pennsylvania. His message for Earl is not only ambitious, but is also an welcome and the mission spotlight, which the day was your body, "God's Temple." intelligent young man with a very inquisitive highlighted their schools. Music for the hour was provided by the and intuitive mind. On his recent national Mr. Gabriel Alexis was the speaker at the Springfield Gardens Choir, which was di- examinations, he scored 1130 on the SAT, Divine Worship service. Mr. Alexis spoke on rected by Mrs. Canton. Guest soloist was and 22 on the ACT. the importance of making the right choices Elder Powell's talented wife, Mrs. Sandra As a member of the Bronx SDA Church, in life, and not taking the easy way out. He Dobbins Powell, who is also a concert artist, his spiritual graces are evident. He has also stressed that through prayer, one should a principal and the primary instructor of served in several capacities, namely, Path- make God the focal point in life's decisions Hillside SDA School in Harrisburg, Pa. finder counselor, usher, assistant Earliteen because the choices made may determine Mrs. James presented Elder Powell with Sabbath School teacher, and currently where one spends eternity. an award for outstanding community serv- serves as A.Y.S. secretary. Earl has always Music was provided by the Young Adult ice with his wife and their two children, wanted to help people, and at the academy Choir and the Children's Choir. The Chil- Antoinette Marie and Joseph Willie VII look- has volunteered to work with weak students dren's Choir aptly rendered the song "Je- ing on. Elder Powell concluded his sermon to remediate their deficiencies. sus, I'm Depending on You to See Me to the mass audience in a message of hope, Earl attended the Mohegan Lake Ele- Through." singing "He Holds the Keys." mentary School in New York, and his first At the afternoon program, presentations He was joined in the afternoon by Dr. interest was to be a medical missionary. But were made by the principals and represen- Victor Blake, M.D., and Dr. Denise De Ver- today as he faces graduation and college, tatives from the Hebron, Bethel, South anaz, M.D., in a panel discussion on pre- he is leaning toward becoming a physical Brooklyn, Brooklyn Temple and Excelsior vention of drug abuse. therapist. He will attend Andrews University schools. Several points were presented: in the fall and pursue a course in physiother- The Sound of Joy, Beloved, and the Chil- 1.The cost of drug and alcohol rehabilita- apy and a minor in psychology. dren's Choir were the musical groups. tion varies from $5,000 to $30,000 for a 28- Earl's philosophy of life is this - "Every day The day's activities were planned by Ms. day stay. we see something we don't like. Complain- Winsome Smith, the education secretary, 2. The U.S. economy experiences a loss ing about these problems to yourself does who, at the end of the program, thanked the of $20 billion per year because of substance not make them better or go away. We should participants. Ms. Smith stressed the impor- abuse.

Page 10 Northeastern June 1989 North American Regional Voice Elder Joseph Powell speaks out on substance abuse.

3. Parents, concerned others, churches, etc., can join the fight. 4. Dispel the myth - Everybody is Not Pathfinder Shannon Brown stops to chat with Charlene Sismith at information table. doing drugs." 5. Establish an atmosphere in your home medical department. Coordinators Eidie or church whereby your child can seek you EPHESUS SPONSORS Frett, youth church; Irene Bethea, medical for guidance. STREET FAIR department; Pastor Anthony Medley, advi- 6. Listen when your child speaks to you. "Caring Enough to Stop" was the central sor, and the committee members are to be 7. Demonstrate that you understand by theme of the Harlem Day Community Street congratulated for an excellent job. rephrasing his/her statement. Fair sponsored by the Ephesus Youth Caroline Jones 8. Use words of encouragement; show Church and the medical department in cele- enthusiasm in the activities of their day. bration of Harlem Week, held in New York 9. Make time for those joys and sorrows. City. 10. Teach your child or youth to resist The street was alive with excitement as peer pressure. Explore the values of indi- neighbors and friends stopped by to see just viduality with him/her. Teach your children what was happening. There were informa- that God loves them and can break what- tion and activity for everyone. Smoking Sam ever chains or traps that Satan has. No and Drinking Al were featured guests as matter what difficulty they may face in life, they invited folks to "Stop and Breathe" or Joe Harris prepares to give information on hazards of alcohol. "God is the key." "Stop and Stay Sober." Dr. Frank Babbs, When asked what one can do to break general practitioner, gave valuable medical drug addiction, Dr. Blake replied: "The only advice to all who chose to "Stop and Ask." effective method that works so far is if that Joan Denihan provided up-to-date informa- person turns to God for help." The closing tion on the Prenatal Care Assistance Pro- thought of the day was: Whatever we do, gram that is available at Mt. Sinai Hospital. make God first and last in our life. The medical department encouraged Mrs. Romeo everyone to "Stop and Test" at the Blood Communication Secretary Pressure Testing Booth. Sally Gaiter was also there with a big set of teeth to demon- strate just how to brush and floss correctly. There were also volleyball, arts and crafts, financial planning and tasty vege-snacks. The Pathfinders and the Larkettes were also there with their very special booths. The Community Services Department gave away lots of clothing. In addition, more than 500 people were fed by those who work with the "Special Feeding Program." At the end of the day everyone stopped to listen to the beautiful music provided by the Larkettes, Orion, Betty J. Holness and a Keith Salmon, Chester G. Sparks, Joe Harris, his son and Reginald special guest choir from Bermuda! Benjamin F. Reaves, Haywood Thomas Stapleton set up "Stop and Stay Sober" This very successful fair was co-spon- Weatherford, Jr., Youth Leader Lionel display. Pascall, Hon. James E. Young, Jr. sored by the Ephesus Youth Church and the

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Northeastern Page 11 Highlights of the evening included the Jocelyn Johnson, Education; Gerard Mauze, brilliantly choreographed black-and-white Franco-Hatian; Irenio Martinez, Hispanic; balloon tribute paid the honorees by the Edwin Humphrey, Ministerial; Clarence attractive hostesses, the presentation of Richardson, Publishing; Arthur Morgan, plaques to each "gentleman of distinction," Sabbath School and Religious Liberty; gifts to their wives, and the impromptu mod- Robert Lister, Stewardship; Carlos De La eling of the elegantly gowned guests. Pena, Temperance; Trevor Baker, Youth A delicious dinner and a testimonial jour- Ministries; Rupert Young, Family Life; James nal dedicated to the seven "men of distinc- P. Willis, Trust Services, and Willard Hall, tion" made it a perfect evening for the Byko- Community and Inner City. tas and their guests. The program included an impressive The officers of the Bykota Club are: Valrie presentation of the colors by Northeastern Bennett, president; Mamie Davis, vice presi- Conference Pathfinders; musical selections dent; Bertha Polak, secretary; Ruby Jones, from the Combined Children's Choir, Eph- treasurer; and Marjorie Hill, corresponding esus Collegiate Choir, the Cantata Choir, Lee A. Paschal secretary. Other members include Lynn City Tabernacle Choir and Linden Choir; Blackman, Sybil Gooden, Pauline Lynch quartets, and soloists Lynda Elliott and David BYKOTAS OF NEW YORK and Eardell B. Rashford. Willis. Hatian and Hispanic musical groups also participated, as well as Northeastern CITY HONOR "GENTLEMEN Academy choirs. OF DISTINCTION" The singleness of purpose was felt by all The seventh bi-annual "Evening of Ele- present through the Consecration, Charge gance," paying honor to seven gentlemen of and Dedicatory service participated in by distinction, was staged at the New York the conference officers, the departmental Hilton Hotel in New York City by the Bykota directors, executive committee, conference Club. All seven gentlemen had achieved workers, teachers and the laity in atten- much and given much to society through dance. The solemnity of the occasion was significant professions, careers and com- enhanced by the charge given by Dr. Char- mitments. Staging these "Evenings of Ele- les E. Dudley. General Conference and gance" has made it possible for the Bykotas Atlantic Union Conference representatives to provide scholarships to deserving stu- played a part in the services. Dr. Frank Hale dents and to contribute to many educational gave the consecration address and Elder projects in our educational institutions in Frank L. Jones offered the prayer of conse- metropolitan New York. cration. Gentlemen honored included: The idea, planning and execution of this Mr. Lionel Pascall — Outstanding Youth historical event was a product of, and totally Leader. financed by, the newly organized North- Stennett H. Brooks, president, Elder Lee Andrus Paschal, Sr. North- eastern Lay Consecration Committee of 37 eastern Conference— minister; director of Northeastern Conference, leads the honorees to the dais. members representing various churches of communications; national president, the conference. Oakwood College National Alumni Asso- More than 2,000 gathered together for ciation, and civic leader. NORTHEASTERN LAY this very special consecration-dedication Dr. Benjamin F. Reaves — pastor-evan- CONSECRATION SERVICE A service. gelist, professor, educator, president of FIRST!!! Those chairing the committee included: Oakwood College. The Northeastern Conference Lay Con- Norel James and Desmond Mahoney, chair- Mr. Keith Salmon — humanitarian, Out- secration Service Committee successfully person and associate; Helen Martin Grif- standing Man of Ephesus Church, head staged the first conference-wide consecra- fiths, secretary and program; Louis Straker, nurse at Metropolitan Hospital. tion service Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Westch- treasurer; Desmond Mahoney, site selec- Mr. Chester G. Sparks — philanthropist, ester County Center in White Plains, N.Y. A tion; Edna Lett Williamson, journal; Novella founder and chief executive officer of Sparks 112-page journal, historical and pictorial, Smith, ushers; Myrtle Pickett, receptions; J. Funeral Service, professional funeral direc- delineating the conference operation which P. Willis and L. A. Paschal, publicity; Ben- tor, certified nurse anesthetist, instructor of began 44 years ago, was published in con- jamin Cummings-Gerry Stephenson, dress; anesthesia. nection with this event. Farrell Jones, official host. Elder Haywood Thomas Weatherford, Jr. It was complete with photos and listings of Edna Lett Williamson — pastor, counselor in alcoholism program, all conference presidents — L. H. Bland, H. religious leader. D. Singleton, R. T. Hudson, G. R. Earle, L. Behold, he is coming with the clouds, Hon. James E. Young, Jr. — civil servant, G. Newton and S. H. Brooks; secretary, H. and every eye will see him every one who teacher, school administrator, lawyer, judge, W. Baptiste; treasurer, Leroy Hampton; the pierced him; and all tribes of the earth consultant. Conference Executive Committee; confer- will wail on account of him. Even so. The honorees, presenters, hostesses, ence departmental directors — L. A. Amen. Bykotas and guests were elegantly attired Paschal,Communications; Norman Snipes, Revelation 1:7 RSV in black and white. Church Growth and Personal Ministries;

Page 12 Northeastern June 1989 North American Regional Voice college. Alyce was sent to Emmanuel Mis- SOUTH CENTRAL sionary College. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree in 1928. (Oakwood at this time was still a junior college.) Thorington MOMENTS IN BLACK SDA received his advanced education at Union HISTORY College. He and Celestine Reid were mar- ried in 1933. They served the denomination THE FOUNDATION MAKES A faithfully in several capacities: at Oakwood DIFFERENCE College, Riverside Hospital and in South Central Conference. It is important that the Adventist youth of today be aware of how struggles and the Ruth chose elementary education and influence of the little things of life shaped the nursing for her career. She graduated from development of character in the early pio- Hinsdale, received a bachelor's degree from neers. This knowledge will help to reassure P.U.C., and obtained a master's degree them of God's promise to lead as long as from Fisk University. they put their total dependence in Him. Louis, Jr., attended Oakwood College One of the early converts to Adventism in several years, but did not graduate. He Montgomery, Ala., was a young man, Louis worked closely with his dad to help his Frazier. He was one of the charter members brother and sisters. Hurley and Ellen chose of the church and school organized by the teaching as their field of labor. Mary, the Buckners on Early Street, about 1899. Louis youngest of the family, graduated from Elder Benjamin Cone Frazier was born in a small town near Meharry in nursing, worked many years at Montgomery. He was married to Julia Ann St. Helena in California, later attended the Price. To this union were born 1 1 children. University of Cincinnati, and received her LITERATURE EVANGELISTS' His wife, Julia, graduated from high school. master's degree. RALLY DAY Louis did not have the opportunity for much Julia, wife and mother, passed during a Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church formal learning, but he found that there were flu epidemic in Montgomery. Louis was left hosted the literature evangelists as they many worthwhile things in the world he alone to care for the family. During several observed their annual rally day, Saturday, could acquire vicariously. He worked at the years, he acted as mother and father to the Feb. 4, 1989. Leading out in the Sabbath courthouse in Montgomery as a janitor and seven remaining children. At the same time, School, Elder Eugene Anthony welcomed general helper for many years. During this he kept the doors of his home open to other those who had traveled from long distances period he acquired rich appreciation, wide young people who needed financial help to to come and share in this special rally. They cultural knowledge and precise speech. obtain a Christian education. After a few came from many cities in Alabama and Louis imparted these admirable traits to years, Frazier was joined in wedlock with Florida to share their experiences with the his children. He insisted that whatever act or Grace Diggs-Roberts. Grace was a great Bethany family. A welcome was also ex- duty was performed, it should be done well help with the family. She had their love and tended to those who were visiting from and right. respect. surrounding areas as well. Early in his marriage, Louis Frazier and Since Frazier's first daughter, Juliette, The study of the lesson was presented by his wife decided to try farming as a vocation. attended Oakwood, every year since then the following persons, who shared their They acquired a few acres of land in the some offspring of the family has been in at- thoughts on Leviticus, chapters 8, 21 and area of Court Street, where they lived. They tendance. Garvin and Kim Dean, the latest 22: Misters A. Miller, Jr., Melvin Johnson, became quite successful in this venture. to be enrolled in college, are Ellen Frazier's Thomas Ray, Willie Moore, Curtis Gran, The one supreme goal Louis ever kept in grandchildren. Now, 1988-89, Ruth Frazier- James Spraggins and Ms. Mahalia Hassell. mind was to set the right example for his Stafford's five-year-old grandson, Justin Special music was provided by Ms. M. family to follow. He and his wife worked Stafford, is enrolled in kindergarten. Hassell. side-by-side to get funds to give their chil- The following thoughts were shared with During all the years, from the time he be- dren a Christian education. the Sabbath School by Mrs. Doris Glittens, came a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Juliette, the oldest child, attended "The Master Key to Success," "A key can Church in the latter 1890's, Louis Frazier Oakwood Training School, graduated about open many doors. One of those doors is the studied the fundamental principles of the 1918, and worked as a Bible worker and pi- door of determination. Be determined in message. He worked side-by-side with every anist for Elder North in his tent meetings. everything you do, no matter what the cost minister, because he felt they were called of may be. Another door that can be opened is Louise and Alyce, the next daughters, also God. He heartily supported their programs, the door of willingness. Being successful is attended Oakwood Junior College and beginning with the T. B. Buckners. Some of knowing that you are willing to work at a graduated. Louise lived in Detroit, Mich., the other ministers were Elders J. H. Lau- task, no matter how hard the task may be. with her husband, Espie Carter. She was a rence, T. H. Allison, W. H. Baker, B. W. The door of willingness will lead to the door faithful worker in the church until her death. Abney, Emanuel Wilkins and G. E. Peters. of patience. Being patient means not rush- Frazier was much impressed by a state- Frazier's utmost desire was to be a faith- ing time. If you are busy working hard, time ment he read in Ellen White's writings that ful pillar of the church, and a constant wit- will pass quickly. Patience leads to the door said, "Educate, educate, educate." He inter- ness for Jesus until his death. preted this to mean to see that your children of forebearance. Forebearance is being finish elementary school, high school, then Mrs. Alice Frazier Follette willing to wait, long-suffering.

June 1989 North American Regional Voice South Central Page 13 "Determination, willingness, patience will books that dealt with diet and health. When lead to the door of courage. This quality he kept the appointment and gave the can- enables people to encounter danger and vass in her home, she invited her neighbor difficulties with firmness and without fear. to hear the discussion. The discussion on Never let anyone or anything discourage us the effects of pork on the body found an from putting our best foot forward. Opening immediate response, for the lady went to the door of courage, will lead to the door of her kitchen and disposed of the pork she wisdom, knowledge and understanding. had there. She took the books to her neigh- "After opening these doors, they will lead bors in the community and read herfindings to a double door, and they represent the to them. As she continued to study other door of faith. Faith to believe that we can biblical teachings at the feet of Mr. Sprag- make it, we must make it, and finally, we gins, she made a decision to be baptized have made it. After opening the double into the Adventist faith. Her son is now doors of faith, you will find the last door open awaiting baptism. to you; and that is the door of success. You will have accomplished all that you have set out to accomplish." Elder Isadore Desouze, associate pub- ASSOCIATION OF BLACK lishing director, South Central Conference, SDA (ABAN) stirred the minds of the congregation during NURSES HAVE SECOND divine worship, and special music was ren- Mrs. Sheila Davis, president of the South ANNUAL MEETING Central Conference Chapter of the dered by Mrs. Carolyn Jordan. National SDA Black Nurses Association. Dinner was prepared and served by the Once again Black SDA nurses through- hospitality committee of the Bethany Sev- out North America convened at Oakwood Presently, four chapters of ABAN have enth-day Adventist Church, under the lead- College during Alumni Weekend for the ership of Mrs. Missouri Milton. After a book annual meeting of ABAN. Nurses were chal- organized and are operational. The chap- sale on Sabbath evening, a banquet was lenged by keynote speaker, Althea Ken- ters are Birmingham, Ala. (Veronica Ed- enjoyed by the literature evangelists. Awards nedy, RN, nurse administrator for Sunbelt to wards, president); Huntsville, Ala. (Mary were presented to those who had gone unite in Christian love in an effort to reverse Epps, president); New York and San Diego. above and beyond expectations. the staggering statistics stacked up against ABAN's president, Kathleen W. Bradley, is Elder William Smith, publishing director, Black people. Those present accepted her optimistic that additional chapters will be es- and Elder Eugene Anthony both expressed challenge. tablished during the coming year. their appreciation to the pastor, Roy L. Special recognition was given to Mrs. Officers for 1989 are: Kathleen W. Bra- Patterson, and Bethany for hosting the lit- Ruth Stafford, RN, for untiring years of serv- dley, RN, MPH, president; Gwendolyn Ni- erature evangelists for the day. ice to Oakwood College and community. colas, RN, president-elect; Charlie Jo Mor- There was a rousing round of applause as gan, RN, Ph.D., vice president; Michelle nurses in the audience reflected on Mrs. Washington, RN, treasurer; Althea Ken- LITERATURE EVANGELISM Stafford's influence in their career choice. nedy, RN, MS, secretary; Edna Roache, EXPERIENCES She is indeed loved and revered by all RN, MS, secretary; and Frankie Cantrell, whose lives she has touched. RN, MS, parliamentarian. Elder James Spraggins is a full-time lit- erature evangelist in Mobile, Ala. For the month of March he has delivered, by God's grace, $2,769.50 worth of truth-filled litera- ture and in April he delivered $2,534.18. He and his wife, Mattie, have been a very pro- ductive team for a number of years in the state of Alabama. In addition to his literature ministries, he served as the organist for the Emmanuel Church of Mobile and also en- gages in soul-winning crusades and reviv- als for the local church. Recently, James Spragg ins was canvass- ing in Daphne, Ala., just across the bay from Mobile. At suppertime, he decided to go to Quincy's Restaurant to eat. When ordering his meal, he inquired of the waitress which of the dishes were prepared without pork seasonings so that he could avoid this type of dish. The waitress inquired what were his reasons for asking that of his diet. It was not long before she invited him to show her his South Central Nurses Association

Page 14 South Central June 1989 North American Regional Voice Directors at large: Lucy Parlor, RN, MPH, South 'Atlantic; Sheila P. Davis, RN, MSN, South Central; Laura Thompson, RN, Pa- cific Union; Bobbie Porter, RN, Lake Re- gion; Jean Levy, RN, North Eastern; Gladys DeGuzman, RN, South Eastern; Valarie Baynard, RN, Allegheny East; Josephine Phillips, RN, Allegheny West; Japhena Hall, RN, North Pacific; and Elizabeth McKinney and Susan Whaley, Southwest Region. Sheila P. Davis

MEMPHIS PASTORS RECEIVE CITATION FROM CITY FATHERS When the Seventh-day Adventist congre- gations of Memphis came together for their Christian Education Day on April 22, the Memphis pastors honored by police department school children —175 strong — took a very active role in demonstrating some of the benefits that are derived from attending a church-sponsored school. Many students have passed through these doors at Alcy Junior Academy to become leaders and role models in this western Tennessee community. It is noteworthy that the city fathers have taken note of the product that the school produces and on this day the commissioner of the city police department was on hand throughout the service. At its conclusion the commissioner presented an award of grati- tude to Dr. Isaac Frodjour; Mr. Charles E. Battle, the principal; Elder J. A. Jones, pastor of Longview; Elder Dana Edmond, pastor of Breath of Life; Elder Donald Gwin, pastor of Word of Faith; and lay pastor Charles E. Brooks, of the Eads congregation. The teachers of the school are also to be Faculty of Alcy Junior Academy highly commended for their molding of the minds and hearts of the children. The staff members are JoAnn Wade, senior teacher of 15 years; Lynn Middleton; Queen Robin- son; Michael Thimpkins; Jill Edmond and Mary Brown. This was a good school year. The enroll- ment increased to the extent that students are having to be turned away because of lack of space. It is planned that portable classrooms will be installed for the next term until definite plans can be made for the future growth of the school.

INDIANOLA IS EXPANDING Pastor Aaron Thompkins and the Indi- anola, Miss., SDA congregation are pres- ently enlarging the church facility there. The work is continuing to grow in the deltalands of Mississippi. Indianola is located just 25 miles from Greenwood, and the member- Indianola, Miss., church building. ship here has long witnessed for God in this June 1989 North American Regional Voice South Central Page 15 central Mississippi town. A number of pas- them each week. He was in demand as a tors have served here; however, when guest speaker in many of the local churches. SOUTHEASTERN Pastor and Mrs. Thompkins came to serve The members of the Bethany Church a year or two ago, he immediately started to along with colleagues, family and friends work to help the members get a larger were proud to honor Elder Fountain. His facility. The building should be completed devotion and loyalty to Christ, his untiring by the early summer. and unselfish service to mankind have been an example to all who know him. He was cheered by the presence of Dr. 0. J. McK- T. M. FOUNTAIN HONORED inney, Jr., who related to those present that In every generation God has those who it was Elder Fountain's example that marked faithfully serve Him and upon these indi- his life as a young lad, and he was baptized viduals that He bestows special spiritual by Elder Fountain at an early age. gifts. One such person is Elder Tim Foun- The theme was "The Workman is Worthy tain, pioneer and trailblazer for the Seventh- of His H Ire." Tributes were made to Elder day Adventist denomination. Fountain in the persons of pastors B. Moun- The Bethany Seventh-day Adventist ter, M. Johnson, G. Byars and wife, G. I. Church, colleagues, family members and Pearson and wife; elders T. McReynolds, B. friends recently gathered at the Montgom- L. Smith, M. Ross, Mrs. Mary Wuick, B. ery Civic Center in Montgomery, Ala., to pay Jackson and others. tribute to this outstanding man. Mrs. Loretta Special music for the occasion was pro- Gill served as chairman and mistress of vided by Bethany's Gospel Choir, Bethany's ceremonies at the occasion. Youth Choir and Dr. Dorothy Riggins of Ala- Elder Fountain has ministered in many bama State University. conferences in the states as well as serving Elder Patterson, pastor of Bethany, beau- Dr. S. Mark Cox as a medical missionary. He has served in tifully summed up the qualities of a true man many capacities — teacher, minister, evan- of God: "He is a man of prayer. He believes gelist, conference president. that we should pray as though everything MOMENTS IN SDA BLACK Whatever capacity he served in, he has depended on God, and work as though eve- HISTORY always been a positive force for good. He is rything depended on us. He is a man of faith. DR. J. MARK COX, SR. AND DR. ELAINE a man of patience and perseverance. Over Faith grows only in the dark. We have to B. UTLER COX STILL WORKING FOR the years he has yearned to share the love trust God when we cannot trace Him. That PEOPLE of Jesus with people. He has served as is faith. Take Him at His word, believe Him, Dr. Mark and Elaine Cox of Orlando, Fla., president of the Lake Region Conference; and grip his nail-scarred hand a little tighter. are still busily engaged in pursuing that pastor/teacher in the Carolina Conference; He is a man of commitment. Elder Fountain which they always dedicated their lives to pastor in Nashville, Tenn.; Washington, D.C.; has always been available to go and speak doing — serving all of mankind. This hus- Montgomery, Ala (infant church); Tyler, Tex.; for the Lord. And finally, he is a man of band-and-wife team, one a physician the and as interim pastor in Los Angeles, Calif. humility. In the Christian life, we must lose to other an educator and counselor, have set Upon retirement, he moved back to gain; we must be humble in order to be up their own practices in their own suite of Montgomery, Ala., with his loyal and dedi- exalted; we must be least to be greatest; we family offices in this central Florida town, cated wife, Mildred, who has served by his must die to live!" which is also the home of Disney World, the side. Elder Fountain served as assistant fun capital of the world. Located not too far pastor of Bethany Seventh-day Adventist LAURENE WILLIAMS CLARE, secretary from the Kennedy Space Center, the area Church where he is fondly remembered as for the Sabbath School and Youth Ministries has become a haven for retirees in recent the one who introduced the "Penny Club" to department, left South Central Conference years. Bethany. Later the name was changed to to take up new responsibilities in the state of Not only do these lay leaders have their "T.M. Fountain Penny Club" in his honor. California. Laurene grew up at the confer- offices in the complex, but so do their two During the pastorship of Elder G. L. Byars, ence office and has worked here under the sons, one a physician practicing with his thousands of dollars were realized for edu- supervision of her mother, Irene Williams, father, the other a business tycoon who cation with this concept. Mr. Bobby Jackson, who was then assistant director of the Ad- serves as the manager for this family prac- a very close friend of Elder Fountain's, has ventist Book Center. She will certainly be tice. Dr. Mark Cox, Sr. is not only the founder become the largest contributor to the "T. M. missed. The office wishes for her God's of the 60-bed Guardian Care Retirement Fountain Penny Club." Bethany expresses choicest blessings as she and her husband Center, but also serves as one of the direc- its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jackson for embark upon this new phase of their lives. tors for the Washington Shores and Sav- his graciousness. Mr. Jackson is also a very ings Bank in that city. Both businesses are civic-minded person and leader in Montgom- being blessed of God in a signal way today. For I would have you know, brethern, ery. When Mark Cox completed his training at that the gospel which was preached by Although retired, Elder Fountain has not me is not man's gospel. For I did not Loma Linda University in the early 40s, his been idle. Until his health began to wane, he receive it from man, nor wah I taught it, path led him and his family to Riverside was active in the church, in the community but it came through a revelation of Jesus Sanitarium and Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., and in civic affairs. He actively worked with where he served as the administrator for a Christ. Galations 1:11, 12 RSV senior citizens, holding Bible classes with number of years. Riverside was the only Page 16 Southeastern June 1989 North American Regional Voice medical institution that the Seventh-day Ad- ventist denomination provided where "Blacks" could receive medical treatment in times of illness and then not too many could afford to take advantage of the services that were offered. It was the pride of the Black membership of the church. Other health in- stitutions to serve "Blacks" came into being when an unfortunate incident took place in Cox's home town, Washington, D.C. The Washington Sanitarium and Hospital re- fused to attend a critically ill Black member of the church who later expired at the Freed- man's Hospital in the same city. Outraged "White" laity moved to establish places where "Blacks" could receive medical treatment in time of need. One such place was born in Orlando, Fla., when Dr. J. Phillips made a sizable contribution to establish the Phillips Offices of Cox & Cox & Cox, Orlando, Fla. Memorial Hospital to help people of color. Unfortunately, during the movement of the 1960s when integration was the theme of the day, the leaders of the church moved to close the "Black" institutions that had been established to serve this people. Phil- lips Memorial was sold for approximately $300,000. The community leaders felt that there would always be a need for this build- ing and the services that it could bring to their people of that city and surrounding areas. They finally were blessed to raise enough funds to purchase the building which today serves as the Guardian Care Retire- ment Center and Nursing Home for all people. Dr. J. Mark Cox was the first presi- dent and still serves as the secretary of the governing board of directors. It was a proj- ect that was born in the minds of the laity and Senior citizens in Orlando, Fla. community leaders. Today the plant has had a new wing Shores Savings Bank, F.S.B., but a name tions in other areas outside of Orlando. added to the old facility and 60 new beds change was only the beginning of many new The Coxes grew up in Washington, D.C., have been added to make the institution and exciting changes to come — changes but have served in many places in helping to capable of housing more than 120 patients. that have clearly demonstrated that WSSB meet the needs of mankind. They are to be The center was opened in April 1986 at a is an institution dedicated to providing a saluted as they take their places in "Mo- cost of $1.46 million. It also provided a new higher quality of service to the community. ments in SDA Black History." residents' activities area and a larger reha- In June 1984, WSSB purchased new bilitation center that is serving 120 residents equipment and became fully computerized. very well. Funds to help with the program With computerization WSSB was able to were provided by the Edyth Bush Charitable offer faster and more efficient service to all Foundation, which gave $450,000; Central customers. Automation allowed the bank to Florida Capital Funds Committee, $176,400; offer new services in checking and NOW and the Magruder Foundation, $10,000. accounts, as well as placing all savings, The founders of this Guardian Care Retire- checking and mortgage customers on a ment institution are to be saluted. statement basis. In addition to these new Another institution which Dr. Cox helps to services, WSSB began offering IRA's and direct is the Washington Shores Savings consumer loans. Computerization and the Bank of Orlando, Fla., another owned and addition of many new services were giant operated "Black" institution found in that steps toward making this a full-service fi- city. During 1984, this institution, once known nancial institution in all areas. Its assets as Washington Shores Federal Savings and today total more than $10,000,000, and it Washington Shores Savings Loan Association became Washington has a capacity to serve people and institu-

June 1989 North American Regional Voice Southeastern Page 17 Dwayne has been involved in promo- "Now fly away, little bird, soar high, OAKWOOD COLLEGE tional activities such as radio interviews and Falter not, make your nest among the solo performances at church-related activi- stars, ties. He also performed at the Oakwood Where demons are few. 0. C. STUDENT NAMED College Alumni Homecoming Weekend this Choose well to whom you pledge year, and was interviewed by Hallerin Hill at UNDERGRADUATE Your life, your dreams, your care. the college radio station, WOCG. For you shall always remain my child — RESEARCHER His message of music ministry is a mes- The essence of my joy." The University of Alabama in Huntsville sage of love, reminding the audience of has named nine undergraduates to assist in Christ's ultimate gift of salvation and how He research projects as part of a National Sci- wants all to come and experience a love OBITUARIES ence Foundation grant. One of the partici- transformation through a personal relation- pants is Melonie Otey, mathematics major ship with Him. at Oakwood College. Seven are from UAH, GARLAND PENN WALKER was born A graduate of Oakwood College in the Oct. 5, 1905, to Bailey Walker and Gloria and one is from Calhoun Community Col- class of 1978, Dwayne lives in Oklahoma Phillips Walker in Freestone County, Tex. lege. According to UAH Research Insti- City with his wife, Elleyne, and their two- tute's associate director Terry Long, "The He was an only child who was orphaned by year-old son, Lyndon. intent of the program is to encourage under- the age of 8. The following eight years he Mr. Williams is available to assist churches spent living with various aunts in Texas. He graduate students in their early years of with theirfund-raising activities, by present- departed this life on Friday, April 14, 1989, study to pursue research careers." ing a musical concert. For scheduling of at 5 p.m. in Sorrento, Fla. Melonie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. concerts and other information, contact Garland, or "G.P.," as he was affection- Onezean Otey of First SDA Church in Golden Life Productions, 1908 Pawnee Dr., ately called, attended elementary school in Huntsville. Yukon OK 73099, or call (405) 354-1602, or Freestone County, Tex. Later, he met and 354-4581. married Alice Huckleby. This union was PRICE WINS 1989 TENNECO blessed with one child, Garland Walker, a AWARD 60AK1.FRED beautiful bundle of joy. The United Negro College Fund has no- At the age of 26, G.P. was converted and tified its member colleges that the 1989 SPEAKER FRED PULLINS joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Tenneco Excellence in Teaching Award CHALLENGES COLLEGE Later, Pastor Stanley Huddleston taught winner is Dr. Sandra Price of Oakwood SENIORS him how to become a colporteur, and en- College. This is a real honor for Dr. Price The traditional Senior Presentation at couraged him to attend Oakwood Academy and Oakwood College, considering that Oakwood College was conducted in the in Huntsville, Ala. He adapted well. In June there were 41 other competing institutions. College Church on Wednesday evening, 1941 Garland Penn Walker graduated from The award carries with it a plaque and a March 29. The speaker was Principal Fred high school. He was 33 years old. check for $4,000. Dr. Emerson A. Cooper of Pullins of Oakwood Academy. He went to Washington, D.C., and worked the Chemistry Department was the winner Pullins told the class of '89 that in June during the war years for the United States in 1986. they would cross a major threshold of their Defense Department. He received a "call" Dr. Price has been at Oakwood since lives. He added, "Your dreams of success, from Elder Huddleston asking him to help in 1967. She chaired the Business Education wealth and happiness will be available to the work of the Lord in Montclair, N.J. Here Department before it merged with Business you. The ideal spouse, the complete family, he labored as a lay pastor and did colporteur Administration. She is currently interim chair the prominent position, the comfortable bank work to support himself for almost two years. of the Business Information Systems De- balance, the expansive house in the select Dr. Eva B. Dyke of Oakwood College en- partment. community will be within your reach. Your couraged him and insisted that he return to Dr. Price was teacher of the year in 1984, credentials entitle you to stake your claim, Oakwood to complete his education. and has published a text on business com- but the real test — the deciding factor — is So, in September 1944 Garland returned munication and co-authored a second. She whether your ambition, your determination, to Oakwood. He graduated four years later is in great demand as a speaker and lecturer your preparation and preparedness vali- with a B.A. degree, having majored in theol- nationwide. date your credentials. Just as faith without ogy. Dr. Price is to be congratulated for her works is dead, so are dreams without work He met Loretta Warrick Roberson in 1946 excellent contribution to American higher — Dead! at Riverside Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. education generally, and to Oakwood Col- "For the most part you have been shel- Elder Fred Crowe performed the wedding lege in particular. tered to this point in your life by family and ceremony in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 14, 1948, other concerned persons who wanted to and Garland and Loretta promised "until DWAYNE WILLIAMS see you make it. But when you enter the real death do us part." With this ceremony he JOINS THE GROWING RANKS OF AD- world—the career world — you've got to be became a family man with a ready-made VENTIST RECORDING ARTISTS prepared to run interference for yourself. family of two children, Walter C. Roberson "The Lord has provided away for a dream "Your rise or demise is based upon your and Olean L. Roberson. of mine to come to reality and at the same resources, choices, decisions and get-up- Garland dedicated his life to the Lord and time to be able to be a part of His work," said and-get." worked as a self-supporting lay minister and Dwayne Williams when asked about his Pullins ended his presentation with these local church elder, teacher, missionary, Bible new album, "My Hour of Prayer." words: worker and soul-winner until his health failed.

Page 18 Oakwood College June 1989 North American Regional Voice He served as lay pastor in Montclair, N.J.; THE NORTH AMERICAN Brinklow, Md.; Prince Frederick, Md.; and IN THE NEWS REGIONAL VOICE Sedalia, Mo. He carried on extensive mis- NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE sionary work wherever the Lord placed him The official organ of the North — on the job, in the home, in the field, in his American Regional Conferences church. He helped young ministerial stu- R. C. BROWN , Sr., Managing Editor dents get experience in church work when L. A. PASCHAL, Editor he was pastor of the new church started at

Olney, Md. (now the Emmanuel Seventh- Editorial Committee: R. C. Brown, Sr. day Adventist Church in Brinklow, Md.). He Chairman, L. A. Paschal, C. E. Dudley,Stennett Brooks started the prison work in Washington, D.C. Correspondents: Northeastern, L. A. Paschal, South Atlantic, S. E. Gooden, South Central, It is now being carried on in five states and Shelton Kilby, Lake Region, Vivian Joseph, in the Caribbean Islands under leadership Central States, N. Miller. Southwest Region, W. C. Jones, Allegheny West, Walter Wright, of one of his trainee/helpers, Byron McNeil. Allegheny East, H. Booker, Southeastern, Garland worked for the U.S. Hydrographic Roy Brown Staff Artists: John Bauer, Michael Paschal Office as a cartographer. He retired after 30 E. E. Cleveland, Contributing Editor years of diligent government service. He showed initiative when he created his own Published monthly by the supportive Regional Conferences of North America and business in 1945, and worked for the U.S. printed by Papers, Inc. GENERAL CONFERENCE Milford. Indiana House and Senate, senators and represen- OFFICE NEARS Subscription rate 58.50 a year. tatives. COMPLETION Garland P. Walker is survived by his lov- The new headquarters for the General ALL MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE CHANNELED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION OR ing and devoted wife, Loretta of Sorrento, Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is CONFERENCE CORRESPONDENT. Fla; two sons, Garland Walker of West nearing completion and is scheduled to Both old and new addresses should be given when a Covina, Calif., and Walter C. Roberson, change of address is requested. Zip code should be in- open its doors to the many visitors and cluded for all address. Sorrento, Fla.; one daughter, Olean L. friends at the end of May. The cost of the Roberson, Sorrento, Fla.; one sister-in-law, project is estimated to be approximately Postmaster: Send all notices to Papers, Inc. Milford, Indiana. Beatrice Ordell Garrett, and a brother-in- $30 million. It is located on Highway 29 near law, James P. Garrett, both of Markham, Ill.; NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE Columbia, Md. 115-50 Merrick Boulevard one daughter-in-law, Ruby Love Walker; St. Albans, New York 11434 three grandchildren, Robert Louis Walker, Telephone 718-291-8006 Alice YoSandra Walker and Don Reginald BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Walker; granddaughter-in-law, Charlotte CAPITOL CITY Walker; one great-grandson, Eli Love ALLEGHENY EAST, Alvin Kibble, President, Charles Dr. Ivan Warden was guest speaker for Cheatham, Secretary, B. W. Mann, Treasurer. Ad- Walker, all of West Covina, Calif.; and sev- morning service recently at the Capitol City dress P 0 Box 266, Pine Forge. PA 19548, Telephone eral cousins, nieces, nephews and many Church in Chicago, Ill. At that time Dr. (215) 326=4610 friends. Warden pastored the Berean SDA Church ALLEGHENY WEST, Willie J. Lewis, President, Carl Rogers, Secretary, James Lewis, Treasurer. Ad- in Los Angeles, Calif. His message focused dress: 1339 E. Broad Street, Columbus. OH 43205 TERRENCE M. BRADFORD, the brother on the family. He stated three theological Telephone (614) 252-5271 of Dr. Charles E. Bradford, president of the factors that make the church a family: 1. A CENTRAL STATES, J. P. Monk, President, Phylis North American Division of SDA, passed Ware, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 5737 Swope common Father; 2. spiritual kinship. and 3. away on Monday, Feb. 6, 1989. Terrence, Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64141, Telephone (816) being bound by the blood of Jesus Christ. 361-7177 one of the eldest children of R. L. and Etta He also stated that Christians have a re- LAKE REGION, L R. Palmer, President, R. C. Brown, Bradford, was reared in the Seventh-day sponsibility to other family members to lead Sr., Secretary, L. C. Stone, Treasurer. Address: 8517 Adventist Church and attended Oakwood S. State Street, Chicago. IL 60619. Telephone (312) them to Christ. 846-2661 College during the early 1920s, from which Charlesetta Cartwright he graduated with honors. He later settled in NORTHEASTERN, S. H. Brooks, President, H. W. Communication Secretary Baptiste, Secretary, LeRoy Hampton, Treasurer. the Detroit, Mich., area where he lived until Address 115-50 Merrick Boulevard. St. Albans. NY his passing. 11434, Telephone' (718) 291-8006 He is survived by his wife, Ima Jean SOUTH ATLANTIC, R. P. Peay, President, John J. CLASSIFED AD Mendenhall, Secretary, S. A. Simons, Treasurer. McChristian Bradford of Southfield, Mich., a Address: Box 92447 Morris Brown Station, Atlanta. GA daughter, Lois Stewart-Morse of California; MIDWIFE (REGISTERED NURSE) 30314. Telephone: (404) 755-4539. four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; NEEDED at Monument Valley, Utah in SOUTH CENTRAL, C. E. Dudley, President, Joseph one brother Charles of Washington, D.C.; McCoy, Secretary, Fred Crowe, Treasurer. Address: a beautifully located mission hospital 715 Youngs Lane. Nashville, TN 37207 Telephone: two sisters, Mrs. Eva Bradford Rock and on Navajo Reservation. Able to be- (615) 226-6500. Mrs. Vera Braxton. come certified and licensed in Utah. SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE, Jack Doggette, Sr., Versatility a real plus. President, R. R. Brown, Secretary, D. A. Walker, Treasurer. Address 801 Highway 436 West, Suite E I thank my God always when I re- Call: Jeannine Best, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Telephone: (305) 869- member you in my prayers, because I (801) 727-3241 or 5264 hear of your love and of the faith which Betty Van der Vlugt, SOUTHWEST REGION, Richard Barron, President, you have toward the Lord Jesus and all S. L. Green, Secretary, H. R. Premdas, Treasurer. Ad- (916) 781-AHAW. the saints. Philemon 1:4,5 RSV dress. 2215 Lanark Street, Dallas. TX 75203. Tele- phone: (214) 943-4491 June 1989 North American Regional Voice In The News Page 19 Working Together For Christian Education

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