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• • „Double or Nothing Strategic Mans from the Conference epartments ___AtApor Pages I 400 tiP / hal A Pioneer In Pathfindering wit Stint het Love Bridges LangrnagelBarriers p,„„ Double or Nothing by R. R. Brown

now 47 in 90 churches with a mem- bership of 15,897. The baptismal record for 1990 is the second high- est in the conference's brief but colorful history. It indicates a con- tinued plan to do that for which the church was organized. Seven schools with 636 students and 38 teachers grant Christian education to our boys and girls. The publish- ing department no longer shares a publishing director, but has its own and three associate publishing directors. Deliveries of $902,417 occurred during the triennium 1985- 1988. We now have five full-time and 35 part-time workers. Youth Activities—Youth feder- ations are held annually. The youth are afforded an opportunity to wor- first executive committee of Southeastern Conference. ship, fellowship, and learn how best to commit themselves. Two Path- finder federations and 49 Pathfinder en years! It seems like directors under R. T. Smith, Jr., clubs serve the conference. only yesterday. 1981 was who served both South Atlantic Message Magazine—This cam- here only a few moments and Southeastern conferences. paign is one of the highlights of T ago. How swiftly the Look at Southeastern Conference the yearly calendar of events. Since time has passed by. now. How we have grown in 10 years! 1981 Southeastern has led the na- Only yesterday we were the eighth Administration—J. M. Doggette, tion in per capita subscriptions and conference in the Southern Union president and religious liberty; R. owned the Silver Cup awarded for with 8,511 members in 47 churches R. Brown, secretary and communi- three consecutive years. It owns and five companies. James A. cation; Robert Patterson, treasurer the Gold Cup at the present time. Edgecombe, D. A. Walker, I. L. and ASI. Departmental Directors: Campground—The indebtedness Harrell, and K. A. Dennis coordi- I. L. Harrell, church ministries, inner to South Atlantic Conference was nated all departments. city, community services; S. J. liquidated and camp meeting is held That was 10 years ago. It was a Jackson, associate church minis- without added weights. The Span- real overload. Four secretaries bore tries, stewardship, ministerial, ish and French churches have the responsibilities with two sup- family life; W. L. Golson, publish- separate activities during camp port staff members in treasury. ing, ABC; 0. H. Paul, education; meeting, thus accommodating every Two suites leased at 801 West W. L. Taylor, associate church language group. A master plan for Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, ministries, youth, NSO, health/ the camp site is on hand. As funds Florida, was headquarters. Humble, temperance; D. A. Walker, trust become available, implementation rented, compact, cramped for services. Support Staff: Pat Allen, will follow. space, but it was home. God guided associate treasurer; G. Turner, At the close of 1981, with 56 the affairs, and growth was evi- associate treasurer; J. Okike, auditor; churches and a membership of denced in every department. publishing associates: Welton Jones, 9,112, the reports indicated tithe When the operations began, 24 Hugh Lee, and Lucious Hall; and receipts of $2,237,284. December pastors valiantly carried the armor office secretaries: Alfredia Brown, 31, 1990, 10 years later, the re- and did the work in the entire field. Priscilla Bright, Janet Cobb, Edythe port shows 15,897 members in They baptized 918 persons and Doggette, Melinda Sewer Muganzo, 90 churches and a tithe of led the Southern Union Conference Myra Richardson, Lawanna Williams, $5,812,560. A doubled tithe and with an average of 38 souls per and Marguerite Wells. almost doubled membership. pastor. We had five schools with The office staff found permanent I have captured only a fraction more than 600 students, 10 ac- headquarters in 1985 when an of the highlights indicating God's tive Pathfinder clubs, led the na- office building was purchased, 180 guiding and leading hand in the tion in per capita subscriptions to Westmonte Drive,Altamonte affairs of His people and work. Message magazine among regional Springs, Florida. Surely God has kept His word, "I conferences, and had a tithe of After four years, due to the accel- will be with you always." Laymen more than $2.2 million. Literature eration of activities and growth, the and workers have been cemented evangelists delivered $21,000 staff has outgrown its recently into a relationship. "It must be the worth of truth-filled books by 58 acquired office. The executive com- breaking of that day." Together we part-time and three full-time mittee has grown to 23 members. stand ready to hear "Well done" workers. John Wells and Luther Pastors, Teachers, Literature and "Enter." Until then, "Praise God Fowler were associate publishing Evangelists—The pastoral staff is from Whom all blessings flow." E

2 ■ Southern Tidings March, 1991 World Class Outreach by Doris Burdick he Southern College Sym- able youth orchestras in America." phony has been invited to The Southern College Symphony Spain in May, 1991, to work was chosen because of its high level with developing youth or- of professional quality performance, T and also because of its high stan- chestras. The symphony will give concerts dards of moral and social conduct, to the public in nine different areas according to MidAmerica Produc- of Spain. Members will be at tions representatives. The people Sagunto Adventist College for one of Greece were impressed with weekend. Their visit to this campus Southern College students when on the east coast of Spain near the symphony toured Greece in Valencia will include a concert. 1989. This resulted in a great deal The Spanish government has of positive publicity for the group. instituted a cultural exchange in Those willing to help the or- which two US youth orchestras each chestra with a tax-deductible con- year are invited to Spain. During tribution to this unique outreach the two-week session, the youth may send it to: SC Symphony, orchestra gives workshops and Southern College, P.O. Box 370, artistic support to that country's Collegedale, TN 37315-0370. E growing youth orchestra program. MidAmerica Productions of New Dinner Concert York handles the selection and Scheduled arrangements for US youth or- A "SPANISH FIESTA" dinner con- chestras. This year the Southern cert is planned for Sunday, April 21, College Symphony was selected to at Southern College. fill one of the two positions. The evening of musical entertain- ment and dining will set the stage for The Spanish government, through the Southern College Symphony regional and local arts councils, Orchestra's trip to Spain in May. provides the funds for land ex- Tickets will be on sale from April penses. The orchestra must pay 1 to 18 at the Village Market courtesy for its own transportation to and desk. The guild sponsors this annual event as a fund-raiser for the sym- from Spain, at a cost of approxi- phony. mately $1,300 per student. For table reservations or other in- "What better world class outreach formation, the numbers to call are than to have our own Seventh-day 615-238-2880 or 238-2838 (days) or Adventist youth be in direct contact 615-396-2746 (evenings and Sun- with the artistic youth of Spain?" days). asks Orlo Gilbert, director of the sym- Cover: Atlanta represents one of the many phony since 1967. "We can be proud cities targeted for the Global Mission - that we have such able and tal- Southern Vision thrust. ented Christian young people to be Orlo Gilbert chosen out of all the potential avail-

Volume 85 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Number 3 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 3978 Memorial Drive, ■ March, 1991 Decatur, GA 30032. Second-class postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POST- Southern Tidings 3 MASTER: send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. Clothing brought by the mission team was needed and appreciated by local Haitians.

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10:,111 Doug Gillham, Jimmy Spilivoy, Gary Sundin, and Jolene Denton install some of the playground equipment provided for the pre-school.

Lowell Jenks, project coordinator, cuts wood for a sliding board under the watchful eyes of Haitian children.

Standing beside one of their completed projects is the Georgia-Cumberland Academy Christmas mission team to Haiti: Vance Schmidt, Lowell Jenks, Stan Dobias, Doug Gillham, Mary Faircloth, Jolene Denton, Gary Sudin, and Jimmy Spilivoy.

4 ■ Southern Tidings Making a Difference in Haiti by Lowell Jenks

lobal Mission is nothing spent locating the material and new to the students and arranging to have it hauled the staff of Georgia-Cumber- From building seven miles up the mountain to Gland Academy. From the village location. building churches in Mexico and A lot of fun was had by all, New Guinea to orphanages, schools, churches in building with primitive tools, en- and medical clinics in Haiti, the tertaining the dozens of children spirit of mission is an integral part Mexico and New who always seemed to be present, of the program at Georgia-Cum- hand pumping all the water used berland Academy. Guinea to for washing and cooking, eating For the past seven years GCA fresh baked bread each day, and has had an ongoing outreach to orphanages, citrus fruit off the trees, visiting the country of Haiti. Haiti is lo- the famous La Citadel, and wor- cated approximately 500 miles schools, and shiping with brothers and sisters south and slightly east of Florida. in Ranquitte. Haiti is the poorest and most medical clinics On New Year's Day the students densely populated country in the and staff distributed a large quan- western hemisphere. The per capita in Haiti, the tity of clothing to children and adults. income is $300 per year. Haiti is This clothing had been collected by a land of extremes, from hot desert- spirit of mission the students and staff of the acad- like coastal regions to 8,000-foot emy and with some effort trans- peaks with ice; Jaguars pass people is an integral ported to Haiti. At times the riding donkeys; rioting and violence excitment among the children was born of frustration from oppres- part of the almost overwhelming as the GCA sion and loving, helpful, smiling students shared the large quantity people willing to give from their program at of clothing with many eager recip- own meager resources. It has ients. beautiful, breath-taking ocean coves Georgia-Cumber- With the projects completed, and and beaches and sordid heart- the clothing divided, the small wrenching slums with open run- land Academy. mission troop began a lengthy trip ning sewers. There are the wealthy home filled with delays and ob- few and the masses, many dying stacles. from starvation and malnutrition. Throughout this whole experience Georgia-Cumberland Academy During the Christmas break from the young people were positive and has, during the past seven years, the 1990-91 school year, six stu- upbeat, and a number of very made a difference in the lives of dents and two staff from the acad- special prayer-study-sharing times a few in that country. Once, some- emy spent 10 very rewarding and were conducted. There was no times twice, a year a group of exciting days working in the vil- doubt in any of the participants' students and staff has taken vaca- lages of Ranquitte and in Wah, minds that the angels of the Lord tion time and traveled to the vil- where work has been expanded. were camped round about them in lage of Ranquitte, Haiti. Schools The goal was to construct two their travels. have been built, wells installed, sets of playground equipment Two of the group are planning to churches and schools painted, (swings, slide, monkey bars, and return to Haiti at spring break. The playground equipment constructed, teeter totters) for the elementary mission spirit at Georgia-Cumber- a medical clinic built, and many school in Wah and the pre-school land Academy is flourishing as the hundreds of pounds of medical in Ranquitte. The material had been young people see first-hand the supplies and clothing have been ordered two months before the leading of the Lord in their daily transported there for the people. group was to arrive. Yet, days were lives.

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CAROLINA William Bornstein, evangelism coordina- tor and church growth A special award of appreciation consultant, received was presented to Ben Maxson, the NAD award for ministerial secretary of the Carolina conference evange- Conference, at the NAD Church lism. "During 1989 Ministries Association meeting held and 1990 Florida January 21-27. Ben was recognized experienced the for his "Learning to Care" seminars largest number of that he has presented in various baptisms ever in a conferences. Equally acknowledged two-year period. This has been done was his "Pastoral Formation and with only two evangelistic teams, Spirituality," a program developed compared to as many as six in the specifically for pastors and their past," says Shepard. "Bill's Sabbath spiritual enhancement. This program morning Revelation Seminar, Satur- was featured in the January issue of day morning Bible classes, Prayer Ministry magazine. and Praise groups, the use of telecomputers, and regional planning are some of the successful methods used." FLORIDA Vivian Littell, a Frank and Ruth Three Florida Conference depart- Aldridge were mental staffers have received the Pioneer in Pathfindering honored at the North American Division Church Southern Union Ministries (NAD) 1991 Awards for In early 1948, Pathfindering in the Departmental meet- Professional Excellence. Twenty Southern Union was not yet established. ings in Daytona awards were presented at the bi- John Hancock, one of the founders of Beach, Fla., for 61 annual NAD meetings in San Diego the Pathfinder program, spoke with years of service to in January. These candidates were Vivian Littell of Dayton, Tenn., about the Church. Aldridge selected from a field of 200 the need of starting a Pathfinder club. officially retired in nominations by their peers, with Vivian Littell took that challenge and 1973 at the age of final selections made by the NAD started the first club in the Southern 63, with 46 years staff. Two of Florida's honored are Union. She subsequently spent 15 years and five months of continuous in the Church Ministries Depart- as a Pathfinder director and a total of denominational service. After retire- ment, one in ministerial: Phil 38 years giving continuous moral and ment, he kept working until February Younts, Sergio Torres, and William active support to the program both in 22, 1989. Aldridge has one of the Bornstein. her local church and throughout the longest records of service in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. From denomination. The Aldridges cel- that first club of Pathfinders, Mrs. Littell ebrated their 61st wedding anniver- saw growth in the Southern Union reach Phil Younts, church sary December 29. They have two hundreds of clubs involving thousands ministries associate for sons, six grandchildren, and one camp ministry, re- of Pathfinders. great-grandchild, all in the Church. ceived the certification Mrs. Littell was not content with just Sons Don and Russ, both ordained directing a simple Pathfinder club of appreciation for ministers, are employed by Florida outstanding and dedi- program; her main goal was to develop Conference. Don is a trust services young leaders for God's church. Many cated service in camp- representative, and Russ is associate ing ministries. "Phil has Pathfinders were subsequently coached pastor of the Orlando Central church. through Voice of Youth meetings, shown professional challenged with major club responsi- excellence in develop- Charles and ing and rebuilding bilities, and urged to do and be their best for God. Mardell White Camp Kulaqua. He's At the Georgia-Cumberland Confer- returned from a 15- expanded its usage to almost $1 ence Pathfinder Camporee held April month volunteer million a year in income, and 26-29, 1990, Dr. and Mrs. Littell were mission to Seoul, developed programming for all Korea. Charles retired ages," says Richard Shepard, honored for their 38 years of Pathfinder involvement and support. At that from full-time ministry Conference church ministries in 1981. In retire- director. meeting she challenged the young people to be bold in their witness for ment, he served as Christ and to wear their Pathfinder uni- associate pastor of form proudly. Kress Memorial Sergio Torres re- This great Master Guide fell asleep church in Winter Park ceived his award in the in Jesus on December 17, 1990. Her before accepting the category of young adult funeral was attended by many friends assignment as ministries. lie is a from the church and community along director of the church ministries as- with Pathfinders from seven area clubs. Adventist Service- sociate for youth/young Mrs. Littell was buried in her full men's Center in adults, and South Pathfinder uniform with all of the honor Seoul. Baptisms in Florida youth activities patches and insignia that she had earned South Korea average coordinator for English through the years. Her life affected many about 8,000 annually, and Spanish youth. others, and she will always be affec- with the total mem- "Sergio is a very cre- tionately remembered as being very bership close to ative, resourceful, and "pro-Pathfinder." 100,000. There are organized leader," said Shepard. Mrs. Littell was assisted for many 100 Adventist churches in Seoul. An "He serves on the NAD materials years in her Pathfinder activities by unexpected experience wove the and marketing committee, and the her husband, Lester, until his death, Whites into the fabric of the general Hispanic youth congress and February 16, 1991. population. A television producer was retreats at Camp Kulaqua that he Don Li vesay preparing for a six-month documen- conducts are outstanding." tary on the former Korean President

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Syngman Rhee. lie needed someone Christian hospital. The Foundation to portray Rhee's Austrian wife. The has more than 70 volunteers from producer had attended the language the community who help the school and called the pastor of the hospital in many ways. SDA Language Institute Church. Mardell was subsequently asked. OAKWOOD COLLEGE Charles portrayed the American ambassador in eight segments. Emerson A. Every Sunday night on the leading Cooper, Ph.D., TV station in South Korea, the professor and chair- station aired "The Second Republic." man of the depart- The Whites have since returned ment of chemistry, to pastor the Riverview, Fla., church, was the guest speaker and recently accepted a call to the at a meeting of the Potomac Conference. Huntsville Rotary Club January 15. Speaking before 300 business SOUTH ATLANTIC and professional Eric Jermain Toli- leaders, Cooper ver was only seven shared with them the highlights of years old, but had al- the history of Oakwood College and ready shown an "intel- Broadcasting and the phenomenal progress of premedi- ligence beyond his cal education at the college. His age." He was killed in Baptisms topic was "From Obscurity to Recognition." the early morning T. J. Graham is someone who seeks hours of November 18 answers to his questions. Raised a when a tractor trailer Southern Baptist, he had always be- SOUTHERN COLLEGE plowed into the van in lieved in the traditional interpretation which he was sleeping Religion major Terri Lynch was offered by his church regarding the honored recently at the Second while parked on the pretribulation rapture of the church shoulder of Interstate 95 in Annual Florida Conference Women's and a seven-year tribulation. However, Retreat. Terri was one of four Edgecomb County, N.C., to change some of the ideas in evangelical circles drivers. Eric was a second grader at women who received the Charity regarding the rebuilding of the temple Rose Award. The award is named for the Jackson Academy in Parkston, and the reinstitution of the temple N.C., where he was active in school Hazel Gordon's mother, Charity service, raised questions. Johnson. Mrs. Gordon presents this events. He was also a Pathfinder T. J. worked as a sound technician/ and a member of the Maranatha award to women who she believes cameraman at the local Christian tele- exemplify characteristics she admired Church Christian Soldiers' club in vision station WTSF (Channel 61, Goldsboro, N.C., where he lived. in her mother. Terri plans to attend Ashland, Ky.). He had certain ques- the Seminary at Andrews University Elizabeth Williams, Pathfinder club tions that he liked to discuss with every director, stated that Eric was the before taking up her duties in the pastor who came to the station, espe- Florida Conference. "perfect little gentleman, a true cially regarding final world events. T. J. soldier in God's army." Three others was not satisfied just to ask questions. also died in the accident—James A. He searched diligently through the Word, OUT OF UNION Thompson, Kirk David Toliver (Eric's both by reading and by using his grandfather), and Michael Toliver computer. The more he studied, the Clarence E. "Bud" (Eric's three-year-old brother). Eric's more questions he had regarding the Bracebridge died great-aunt, Shirley Toliver, remains teachings that he had always assumed February 16 after a hospitalized with a fractured spine were right. two-year battle with and other injuries at Pitt Memorial About this time Randy Brehms, pastor leukemia. lie was 55. Hospital in Greenville, N.C. of the Ashland/Morehead Seventh-day At the time of his Adventist churches, was preparing a passing he was AHS/SUNBELT spot for an upcoming Revelation Semi- hospitalized at Shady nar. T. J. asked his questions of Randy, Grove Adventist Todd K. Parrish, and was encouraged to attend the Hospital, Rockville, executive director of seminar. He not only attended, but Md. Bracebridge is Smyrna Hospital brought a friend. Through the seminar best known in the Foundation, has and his own personal study T. J. found Southern Union for his 21 years as a achieved certification answers to his questions that made civilian chaplain for the 85 military with the National Soci- sense. He and his friend were recently installations in the eight southeastern ety for Fund Raising baptized into the Ashland church. states. Since 1987 he was director Executives (NSFRE). Since his decision for baptism, T. J. of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries for The certification is has read through The Great Contro- the General Conference. Bracebridge signified by the initials versy, Seventh-day Adventists Be- was born in Michigan. lie graduated "CFRE"—certified fund lieve . . ., Fernando Chai's Preparation from Andrews University in 1957. He raising executive. Cer- for the Final Crisis, The Desire of Ages, was a pastor in Michigan, Tennessee, tification with NSFRE is determined and the Church Manual. T. J. probably and the Carolinas prior to his work through requirements relating to knows more about Seventh-day Ad- as a chaplain. Bracebridge is sur- experience, performance, education, ventists than most long-term members. vived by his wife, Arline, of High- and service to the profession. A He is eager to give Bible studies and land, Md. Their three children reside written examination and final ap- is pushing for another seminar so he in the Southern Union: Ronald and proval by the NSFRE board are also can get all of his friends to attend. He Rhonda, Lexington, S.C., and required. Parrish has been with takes whatever book he is reading at Rachelle Bracebridge-Chaney, Avon Smyrna Hospital for four years. He the time to work with him, and has Park, Fla. Funeral services were has also served as the hospital's had a couple of interesting conversations held February 20 in the Columbia, director of marketing and public with other staff members, including S.C., church, his home congregation relations. Smyrna Hospital Founda- his former pastor. Revelation Seminars during his chaplaincy in the Southern tion is the charitable arm of work. Union. A memorial service was held Atlanta's only Seventh-day Adventist Randy Brehms March 4 at General Conference hospital, and Cobb County's only headquarters.

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When Elder and Mrs. Robert Taylor moved some of her recipes in a holiday cooking sec- to Kernersville, N.C., from serving as mission- tion. aries to Africa, they were FEATURED IN THE Rex Riches, pastor of the Upward, Edneyville, KERNERSVILLE NEWS. Besides giving a and Mills River churches, recently reported background of the 33-year ministry of the that the three churches combined have couple, the local news article carried informa- RECLAIMED 20 MEMBERS who had stopped at- tion about the church sanctuary on Graves tending. Riches has been in this district since Street in Kernersville, which is noted as one 1985. of the city's historical sites. This landmark Jim Rochester, pastor of the High Point, dates back to 1912. N.C., church, and Mrs. Georgia Young, of The emphasis of the Conference will be Columbia, S.C., are new MEMBERS OF THE COMING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. PRAY IN 1991. Each member of the Confer- Rock Hill was OFFICIALLY ORGANIZED ence is to choose a particular time of each December 15 as a company with 60 people day to pray for the outpouring of the latter present. More than 30 signed the charter rain of God's Spirit. The plans include prayer membership. Of the 30, some were nonSDAs book markers and prayer posters for the who signed with the intention of preparing for churches in the Conference, as well as a baptism and membership. prayer corner in the monthly newspaper of Two days after the scheduled January open- the Conference to post matters of prayerful ing of the REVELATION SEMINAR at the concern. Spartanburg, S.C., church, war in the Middle ASK THE BIBLE CRUSADE, conducted East erupted. The seminar, which ran for 12 by Pastor Steve Durkac, concluded with weeks, and was televised in connection with seven baptisms, 12 child dedications, and the war, had 240 listeners opening night, with 10 spiritually renewed members of the York, nearly three-fourths nonAdventists. S.C., company. This brings the company total Carolina youth raised $2,744 toward sup- to 17, with five additional individuals pre- port of the ROSE PARADE FLOAT. paring for baptism. Kathy Durkac simulta- Ann Pendleton, a member of the Fletcher, N.C., neously held a special ASK THE BIBLE chil- church, was voted to be the NEW WOMEN'S COM- dren's crusade that averaged 25 children who MISSIONER for the Conference, replacing Sonja were involved in Bible video and craft activ- Eberhart, from Westminster, S.C., who resigned. ities. Charles Bradford presented a sermon on, "As You Marilyn Justesen of Wilmington, N.C., was Go—Preach," at the conference-wide EVANGEL- interviewed for an article in the local paper, ISM RALLY held at Nosoca Pines Ranch entitled "Pass Up the Turkey, Please." They December 1, 1990. This was the second such focused on the VEGETARIAN DIET as a healthy rally held in the Conference to promote evangel- life style and talked with Mrs. Justesen to get ism.

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Forest Lake Academy (FLA) history depart- from the community at the St. Francis House ment organized MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., on Friday mornings. This gesture of love BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM on and kindness "is addictive" says Harriet January 21. Students dressed and performed in Smith, community services leader. "You'll find a mock funeral service for the respected civil yourself returning again and again to help." rights leader. Recording artist Altamese Turner Eben-Ezer, the Deltona Spanish church performed the Negro "national anthem," "Lift signing group, made a WITNESSING TOUR in Every Voice and Sing," written by noted Maryland and Washington, D.C. Performances black poet James Weldon Johnson for King's were presented for a total of 1,500 people at funeral. the Capital Spanish church, the Washington Each year Daytona Beach church members Spanish church, and Langley Park church. The pin offerings on the church CHRISTMAS TREE. trip was capped off with a performance in the Funds go toward the church building auditorium of the General Conference head- fund. Christmas, 1990, $29,797.53 was re- quarters. ported. The Daytona Beach church kicked off its People in the Leesburg church interest file VISITATION PROGRAM January 12. It is were sent PERSONAL INVITATIONS to attend aiming for systematic caring. The church has the church's four-night Natural Health Semi- been formed into "parishes" to be cared for nar. Announcements were also placed in the by the elders and pastor. Leesburg Commercial. The program helped Titusville church members walked 698 people understand the foods best suited to miles in a WALK-A-THON FOR INVESTMENT. alleviate disease. The 10-mile walk ended at the Cocoa Beach Will Baron, a former NEW AGE PRIEST, pier. Not all made the 10 miles, but those and author of the book Deceived by the New who did were the oldest. The church plans a Age, spoke at the Lauderhill church. During Bike-A-Thon this spring to support the La Vida three sessions, members and visitors were Navajo Mission Children's School in New made more aware of the alarming degree to Mexico. which New Age thinking is pervading many A Port Charlotte woman had some 50-year- facets of society. old quilt material and needed someone to do This past July, Florida literature evangelists the FINE QUILTING work on it. The 14-mem- hosted a DISTRICT RALLY at the Riverview ber year-old Port Charlotte church quilting class church. LEs paired with church members for opted to help the woman. The class consists afternoon visitation in the area. of six church members and eight nonmembers. Between 400 and 700 sandwiches are put The program took diligent work for several weeks together in two hours or less each week by and, for their efforts, the church's community St. Augustine church COMMUNITY SERVICE services was paid $150 which will help fund VOLUNTEERS. A dozen staffers meet others local charitable services.

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Tom Baez, adult church ministries director, lion, 28,549 pieces of literature have been dis- reports $227,873 was received for the 1990 tributed and 3,093 people have enrolled in a INGATHERING CAMPAIGN. Bible study course. LEs have personally given Gordon Bietz, pastor of the Collegedale 561 Bible studies resulting in 10 baptisms. Con- church, received an award honoring him for cerns about world conditions have brought terrific his OUTSTANDING PASTORAL LEADERSHIP. responses to literature evangelist contacts. Bietz was chosen from among the college cam- Last summer a FIRE DESTROYED approxi- pus pastors in the North American Division. mately 60 percent of the Augusta, Ga., school. The church ministries team of the Confer- Police determined the cause was arson. The ence was HONORED WITH A PLAQUE from perpetrator was, however, not someone con- the North American Division Church Ministries nected with either the school or the church. Con- Department recently. The plaque recognizes the stituent response from school and church was department for outstanding, dedicated service immediate and positive. Approximately 70 people in providing a support system for local churches. scraped, cleaned, and removed charred items Three nonAdventist ministers joined 200 other from the school. Since then two of the four nonAdventists to hear the BIBLE PROPHECY teachers have been in modular classrooms. SEMINARS conducted in Augusta, Ga. Con- Together, parents, students, and teachers have ference Evangelist Pieter Barkhuizen reported maintained a unity of purpose and support. that 34 people have joined God's church as a re- Constant flat roof leaks and a 15-year-old sult of these meetings. Included in this group pitched sanctuary roof weathered through to was Pastor and Mrs. Gerald Hitchcock, an or- the black paper presented A CHALLENGE TO dained minister of the United Christian church. THE SMALL CONGREGATION of Alma, Ga. A minister of the Church of God has accepted However, with the volunteer help of church the Sabbath truth and continues to study. members from Baxley and the help of three Eugene Juhl reports a record year for Geor- trustee prisoners from the county jail, Pastor gia-Cumberland LITERATURE EVANGELISTS. Al Stevens was able to complete the major Besides sales reaching more than $1.1 mil- portion of the construction old" sif.te4 Students and faculty at Bass Memorial and 12 was attended by 100 members. Activi- Academy (BMA), through the Adventist Youth ties and discussions centered on personalities, for Better Living Club (AYBL), are participating including tips on how to react to family members in a WALK/JOG PROGRAM to encourage with varying temperaments. exercising. They plan to "travel" the distance Community outreach is a way of life with from BMA to San Francisco by graduation day members of the DeFuniak Springs, Fla., church. in May. Participants may walk, jog, or bicycle One person in a Bible study group decided she and the distance covered is recorded in two wanted to do a more in-depth study on her notebooks. Incentives are awarded for spe- own. At the close of the group study she pur- cific achievements. chased a set of the KENNETH COX VIDEO TAPES A FAMILY LIFE SEMINAR conducted at the and viewed them again while studying her Floral Crest church in Bryant, Ala., January 11 Bible with them. She was baptized on January 19. Sexige4/A-

Southern College students and faculty gave ful analogy for teaching physics. 91 pints of blood in a two-day BLOOD AS- The campus experienced a WEEK OF SPIRIT- SURANCE DRIVE in mid-January. UAL EMPHASIS in February, led by LeClare Students heard Teresa Byrne, a former Litchfield, pastor of the Knoxville, Tenn., church. resident of Kuwait, recount at a January ves- Southern College nursing students in a pers her personal experience at the time of COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CLASS shared the IRAQI INVASION. A Britisher, she had their professional skills in health screening worked in Kuwait for seven years, and joined and education with the community last semes- the Adventist Church while there. ter. The upper division students visited patients The Southern College Symphony Orchestra in their homes and the health department performed for the GALA REOPENING OF clinic, gave health education talks at schools, CHATTANOOGA'S MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. and were involved in learning about clientele The Southern Singers sang in the 450-voice and the functioning of numerous local health choir. A 4,000-seat auditorium, the building agencies as well as assisting with the University underwent $7.2 million worth of renovations. of Tennessee in Chattanooga health fair. President Donald Sahly was ELECTED TO A SOUTHERN COLLEGE ORCHESTRA PER- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU board of FORMANCE with the First Presbyterian church directors in Chattanooga. choir, the UTC Singers, and the Tennessee Thirty percent of the student body achieved Temple Choir was aired on Chattanooga's a place on the HONOR ROLL, DEAN'S LIST, Channel 3 WRCB. OR DISTINGUISHED DEAN'S LIST for first The Southern College Gym-Masters received semester. Listing begins with a grade point a standing ovation for their half-time PER- average of 3.25 on a scale where an A is 4.0 FORMANCE AT A BASKETBALL GAME between grade points and a B is 3.0. the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks. Professor Ray Hefferlin and physics major Holly Jones, a senior music major and mem- Robert Marsa presented papers at the ber of the gymnastic team, sang the National joint AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY/ Anthem at the beginning of the game. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS The LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE (LTHC) TEACHERS MEETING in San Antonio January CLUB recently became a student chapter of 21-23. Each presented a paper on research the American College of Health Care Admin- and Dr. Hefferlin presented another on a use- istrators.

March, 1991 Southern Tidings • 9 IMAGES

Standing room only was the situa- tion as 1,200 people packed into the Collegedale church for an en- joyable evening of pageantry when Spalding elementary presented "Ilightwatch." The pageant's setting was that of a night watchman in Bethlehem.

The Plant City, Fla., Pathfinder club collected 695 cans for its basket gift-giv- ing. Club reports across the Flori- da Conference trickle in with a final tally by March. As of January 29, with 12 clubs report- ing, 5,451 cans were collected, 226 Pathfinders and adults par- ticipated, 1,825 pieces of litera- ture were dis- tributed, 224 pieces of cloth- ing, and $508.18 Hubert Beverly, Investment secretary of the Central in cash was re- church at Huntsville, Ala., displays the Christmas money ceived. The to- tree which added $867, bringing the Investment total tal number of to $3,630 for 1990. Beverly got the idea for the baskets pre- money tree after reading the suggestion given by pared was 104. Ellen G. White in The Adventist Home.

The Voice of Prophecy was invited to conduct a one-week reaping series for central Florida churches. The series was conducted at the Forest Lake Academy gym in Apopka. Speaker H.M.S. Richards, Jr. also spent two chapel peri- ods with students on the campus.

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Pastor Merle Landis (second from left), and Steve Vail (right) prepare to baptize Lisa and Robert McClure, two of the 12 individuals who gave their lives to Christ during the recent Amazing Facts crusade conducted by Steve at the Central church in Huntsville, Ala.

A day of praise and celebration was experienced at the Hlxson, Tenn., church November 24, 1990. Because of generous sac- m, rificial offerings, the church was declared debt free. After a fellowship dinner there was a music program. The burning of the mortgage climaxed the day of rejoicing. Pictured are Myrna Odom (left), 0. D. McKee, William Geary, and Errol Eder.

Leon and Virginia Pickell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 20 at the New Port Baby gifts dedicated in honor of Jesus' birthday filled a manger which was presented to Col- Richey, Fla., church. They were married October legedale Community Services on December 21. The third-grade students in Jean Lomino's 19, 1940. The surprise party was hosted by their classroom at A. W. Spalding School collected baby items for several weeks during the Christmas children and their families and friends of the New holidays to benefit needy babies in the Collegedale area. Port Richey and Clearwater churches.

A $12,000 renovation of the Ellijay,Ga., school took place during the summer and fall months of 1990. Many volunteers from the church congregation made a dramatic transition in the appearance and function of this building, including new siding, new roof, dropped ceiling and lighting, blackboards, and fire-rated metal doors. The Ellijay school building was originally the Pleasant Gap church, approximately six miles from Ellijay, built in 1947 and 1948. A 1972 move to new church facilities allowed this building to be used for full-time school use. March, 1991 Southern Tidings ■ 11 CALEN DAR MARCH S M T W T F S Carolina March 9-May 11. Pensacola. David Hartman, Conference-Wide Teacher inservice - March March 23-April 4. Panama City. Terry Car- 13. Adventist Christian Academy, Charlotte, michael. 2 N.C. March 23-May 11. Tuscaloosa. Dale Morgan. Lay Workers Family Life Workshop - March Bookmobile Schedule 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15-17. Nosoca Pines Ranch. March 10. Vicksburg, Jackson, Florence, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Harvest Festival - March 22, 23. Spartanburg Montgomery. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 church. Speaker: H.M.S. Richards, Jr. March 16. Panama City. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 March 17. Ft. Walton Beach, DeFuniak Springs, 31 Florida Dothan, Ala., Uchee Pines, Church Anniversary Celebrations March 23. Tuscaloosa, March 15-16. Kress Memorial. Speaker: Martin March 24. Water Valley. Olive Branch, Corinth, Weber. Tupelo. Kane, (407) 578.9514, Marge Qant, (404) 629- April 12-13. Fostst Lake church, Church Dedication/Mortgage Burning March 30. Floral Crest (Bryant, Ala.). 7870, March 9. Daytona Beach. March 31. Pell City, Birmingham, Clanton, AfiS/Sunbelt Immonsommosomma April 6. Mt. Dora. Kentucky-Tennesseemammos Church School Outdoor Education - April Florida Hospital Wellness Days - March 20, 8-11. Details: (904) 454-1351. Minister.' Meeting - March 25. Free blood pressure, stress profiles, 10-minute Senior Citizen's Camp - April 21-25, Highland Academy Week of Prayer - March cancer test, physician referral, health and Youth Rally - April 27. Miami Senior High 25-29. wellnes information, Premier Health information School. Indian Creek Camp Helping hands - March for senior citizens, Ask-A-Nurse information, Pathfinders 30, 31. Optional cholesterol screening for a fee. Details: March 24. Bike-A-Thon. Shark Valley/Miami. ABC Bookmobile (404) 897-1929. April 11-14. Northeast, Northwest, West, March 17. Owensboro, Henderson, Madi- sonville, Paducah. Announcement immommansm. Southeast Area Camporee. Adventist Broadcasters Association Annual April 26-28. Keys/South Area Camporee. March 23. Pewee Valley. March 24. Covington, Lexington, Elizabeth- Conference-April 11-14. Adventist Media Evangelistic Crusades Center, Thousand Oaks, Calif, Seven work- March 9-May 4. Jacksonville 1st. Art and Margo town. Swaningson. March 30, Memphis Jr. Academy. shops. Dan Matthews, Glenn Aufderhar, March 31. Jackson, Leach, Harbert Hills, speakers. For info„ call George Powell, (404) April 13-May 18, Lakeland. Bob and Joyce 299-1832. DuBose, Clarence and Anita Pillsbury. Parsons. April 13-May 18. Tallahassee Lester Pratt, H land Academy Alumni Weekend - April Roy and Amy Pauley. y6. ABC Bookmobile Lay Assistant Pastoral Training, Part I- April March 23. Elim church, St. Petersburg. 5-7. March 24. Tampa 1st church, West Coast Jr, Pathfinder Fair - AprIl 15. Highland Acad- Academy, Bradenton, Arcadia, Walker Me- emy. morial, Lake View church, Haines City. Elementary Music Festival - April 18-20. Highland Academy. • Stewardship April 6. Plantation. April 7. Mt. Olivet, Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano Highland Academy Graduation - May 24- Thought Beach, Daughter of Zion, DelRay Beach, 26. Giving-The Amount Boynton Beach, Lake Worth. Madison Academy Graduation - May 24-25. April 7. All Stores, Madison Academy Alumni Homecoming - In regard to how much a Christian should April 13. Miami Temple. June 21, 22. give, opinions are varied. Some . . . view April 14, North Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, the tithe as a starting point for giving Lauderhill, Ephesus, Palm Beach Lakes, West South Atlantic imp..•••••=ma with offerings given beyond that amount Palm Beach. Georgia E. S. Portia Youth Federation - April as the Spirit directs. April 18. Walker Memorial Hospital. 13. Warner Robins, Qa. Speaker: Richard Nell. Two extremes: Giving (returning) a April 20. Tallahassee. Details: (404) 288-8277. Myra Brown. straight 10 percent and viewing the April 21. Maranatha, Tallahassee, Crawfordvllle, remaining 90 percent as ours, and using Gainesville, Shiloh, Ocala, Silver Springs Southeastern monassimsamsas the lack of a standard (the tithe) as an Shores. Community Service Federations excuse to give almost nothing while we Florida Conference Medical/Dental Retreat April 8. Central Florida. selfishly hoard the rest. - April 26-28. Daytona Beach Hilton, Details: April 13. North Florida/South Georgia. Richard 011111, (407) 898.7521. April 20. South Florida. "I personally find no conflict between Pathfinder Camporee - Apra 19-2I the Old Testament and New Testament Georgia-Cumberland 41111111111111111111111 Pt. Lauderdale SIM District School (formerly in the area of giving. The tithe (tenth) Pathfinders Mt. Olivet) Homecoming Weekend - April was never meant to be a limit. In fact, March 22-24. North Georgia Fellowship. 19, 20, Details: Jocellyn Bonaparte, (305) the Jew was admonished to give nearly March 24. Campout/Jamboree. Stone Moun- 792-6010. one-fourth (over 23 percent) of his in- tain State Park. M. C. Strachan Federation - May 3-5. come. . . . As best as I can tell, God March 24. South Tennessee Jamboree. Co- Jacksonville, Fla. Speaker: Nevilon Meadows, never asked less than a tenth from hutta Springs Camp. anyone," states Larry Burkett. April 18-21, Pathfinder Camporee. Cohutta Southern College mationomon Springs Camp, (Preregistration required.) Vespers "The law of grace means that we are Children's Ministries Convention - March 15- March 15. Harold Cunningham, 8 p.m. not compelled to do anything by virtue 17. Cohutta Springs Adventist Center, (Pre- March 22. C.A.R.E., 8 p.m. of a written law. It is unmerited and registration required.) March 29. Dave Cress, 8 p.m, unearned favor. But grace is not a li- Youth Ministries Training Workshops Special Events cense to do nothing. As Paul said in March 30. Crossville, Tenn. March I I. Sandra Fryling, organ recital, 8 Romans 7:7, the law was given to show April 8. Columbus, Ga. p.m., Ackerman Auditorium. us sin. We, who are under grace, can Youth Baptismal Sabbath - April 27, Con- March 12. John Paul, harpsichordist, B p.m., surely outdo those who gave according ference-wide. Ackerman Auditorium. to the law." Alumni Weekends March 16. Spring Band Concert, 8 p.m., P.E, April 5, 6. Georgia-Cumberland Academy. Center. Chuck Thompson (To be continued) April 12, 13. Collegedale Academy. March 17. Southern College Symphony Plea Academy Days Market. April 19. Atlanta Adventist Academy. March 30. 'Something Special" Home Show, April 21-22. Georgia-Cumberland Academy. 8 p.m., Academy Auditorium. April 23. Collegedale Academy. E. A. Anderson Lecture Series Community Services Federations March II. Fred V. McClendon, 'Three Ap- March 10. Atlanta Belvedere. praisal Elements for Personal Property, Realty, Sunset March 17. Chattanooga Area Community or Man,' 8 p.m„ Brock Hall, room 338, Services Center, March 25. Peter D. Falk, "Success Through Church Ministries Workshops Service," 8 p.m., Brock Hall, room 338, Mar. Mar. Mar, Mar. Mar. Apr. March 30. Crossville, Tenn. Florence Oliver Anderson nursing Series 1 8 15 22 29 5 April 6. Columbus, Ga. March 27. Beverly Malone, "Dysfunctional Atlanta, Ga. 6:35 6:41 6:46 6:52 6:57 8:02 Families and Co-Dependency," 8 a.m,-2:30 Charleston, S.C. 6:18 623 6:29 6:34 6:39 7:44 Gulf States mmaNionammamsam p.m., Ackerman Auditorium. Charlotte, N.C. 6:19 6:26 611 6:37 6:43 7:48 Pathfinder Spring Campout - March 12-14. Collegedale, Tenn. 6:37 6,44 6,49 655 7:01 8:06 Youth Celebration Weekend - March 22, 23. Oakwood College Inimimmonnol Huntsville, Ala. 5:43 5A9 554 6:00 6:05 7:11 March 28-31. Speakers: Jackson, Miss. 5:59 6:04 6:09 6:14 6:19 7:24 Huntsville, Ala. Homecoming '91 - Louisville, Ky. 6:37 6:44 6:51 6:58 7:04 8:10 Bass Memorial Academy Alumni Weekend - L. Thomasine Wright, Charles D. Brooks. Details; Memphis, Tenn. 5:56 6:03 6:08 6,14 6:20 7:25 March 29-31. S. Haywood Cox, (205) 726-7109. Miami, Fla. 6:23 6:27 6:30 6:33 6:36 7:40 Evangelistic Meetings Montgomery, Ala. 5:44 5:49 5:54 5:59 6:04 7:09 Feb. 23-March 30. Mobile. Lyle Albrecht, Southern Union mainommommo Nashville, Tenn. 543 5A9 355 601 6,07 713 Feb. 23-April 6. Water Valley. Bill Painter. Adventist Singles Ministries Southern Union Orlando, Fla. 626 6:30 634 6:38 6:42 7:45 March 2-April 6. Montgomery. Robert Wagley. Spring Retreat - March 29-31. St. Simons Wilmington, N.C. 6:09 6:15 6:20 626 6,31 7:36 March 2-April 13. Pine Hill. Paul Lundgrin. Island. Epworth by the Sea. Details: Ruby

12 • Southern Tidings March, 1991 401 Million Little Sermons

Church Ministries provides for people of all age levels including a vigorous Pathfinder operation. by Allan R. Williamson

lobal Mission" with a At the Friendship Camporee in "I know that, Mommy, but what "Southern Vision" is the 1989, 24 Pathfinders from the does Adventist mean?" "heart" of the Church Southern Union were baptized on Ellen G. White said, "The name GMinistries Department. It Sabbath afternoon. In 1990, 508 Seventh-day Adventist carries the is in this one department that you Pathfinders were baptized into true features of our faith in front, find the "action" of the local church God's remnant church. and will convict the inquiring mind" leadership and its members tak- The Southern Union leads the (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 224). If ing place. North American Division with the the name Seventh-day Adventist is As Church Ministries prepares for largest number of Pathfinder clubs a little sermon in itself, then in our Southern Vision in the '90s, it and Pathfinder memberships. It also addition to this little girl, perhaps will continue to be a support has the largest volunteer staff of the 400 million people in 80 ministry to soulwinning in the home, men and women. countries watching the parade on the church, and in the commu- The summer camp ministry of television and the one million at nity. the Southern Union leads the North the parade in Pasadena received a For the last three years, Union- American Division in camp atten- sermon on January 1. wide Church Ministries Conventions dance, with more than 7,500 young Church Ministries wants to con- have been held to assist in train- people attending our eight camps. tinue providing that "little sermon" ing lay leadership in the local Our year-round camps (nonsummer in "Global Mission" with a "South- church. Reaching the community, ministries) lead the division in ern Vision" by: winning new converts, and nurtur- attendance with more than 34,000 • Utilizing our resources to reach ing all members were key topics visitors. out into the counties and cities of discussion at these meetings. Ingathering continues to be a where there is no Seventh-day Some of the highlights of the powerful witness through personal Adventist presence. important services provided by contact, literature distribution, and • Nurturing our Pathfinders, Church Ministries are: funds raised for God's work. Each youth, and young adults, and • A New Disaster Response sys- year, $1 million is raised in the affirming the need of their tem if and when a major dis- Southern Union. energies and leadership in their aster occurs within the Union "Witness Through Roses" was a church. territory. church awareness program sup- • Strengthening the leadership • Marriage Enrichment weekend ported by the Union and local and programming of our Sab- to strengthen family ties. conference Church Ministries de- bath schools. • First Union-wide Stewardship partments. More than $17,000 was • Developing resource materials Workshop. raised in the Southern Union to and programs that will help in • Airport Signs Evangelism. help sponsor a beautiful SDA church outreach ministry and win float in the 102nd Tournament of others for Christ. • Academy Bible and Student Roses Parade on January 1, 1991. Leadership Conferences. On each side of the float were the • Providing workshops to help • Youth Ministries Leadership words, "Seventh-day Adventist strengthen leadership in all age Conventions. Church." "Playing in Peace" was groups and speciality ministries • Sabbath School/Vacation Bible the theme of our float which won in the local conference and School Workshops. the Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy, church. • Community Services Work- the second highest award, for being • A continued emphasis on the shops. the most beautiful entry from a importance of stewardship— noncommercial sponsor. time, money, health, assets, • National Service Organization Overheard in the crowd was a and abilities. 0 Workshops. little girl asking her mother, "What • Collegiate Commitment does Seventh-day Adventist Church Allan R. Williamson is an associ- Weekends. mean?" The mother replied, "That's ate director for Church Ministries • Pathfinder Camporees. the name of a church." for the Southern Union Conference.

March, 1991 Southern Tidings • 13 the 825 literature racks located in restaurants and lodging facilities along major thoroughfares throughout the Union, the only such outreach in North America. SOUTHER/4 TIDINGS The Prophet Malachi wrote, "They that feared the Lord spake often one to another" (Malachi 3:16). One of the ways the 140,000 members of the Southern Union Conference communicate is through SOUTHERN TIDINGS. This news magazine keeps the church family informed of the progress of the work of God in the south and provides ideas and inspiration for reaching the community through Global Mission—Southern Vision. Medical Recruiting Our health ministry has been called the "right arm of the mes- sage." During the four years the Department has been assigned major responsibilities in recruit- ing, eight audio-visual programs have been produced, four exhib- The everlasting gospel is being proclaimed through the mass media such as Oakwood its have been designed, five bro- College's radio station, WOCG-FM. chures and directories have been published, 55 recruitment-oriented visits have been made to hospi- tals, medical schools, and health- care groups, and more than 5,000 invitations have been individually So Many Voices addressed and sent to prospec- tive physicians, dentists, and op- by George A. Powell workers by providing expertise tometrists. The Southern Union is available nowhere else. Ten new blessed by more than 850 of these fights flash. brochures have been designed and health professionals. Billboards bombard. tested, with two more presently un- Music captivates. der development. Demographic General Communication Sirens scream. studies, audience targeting, and effec- Space does not permit detailed LHeadlines jolt, frighten, and inform. tive use of radio, television, and accounts of the new Southern There are so many voices. Voices newspaper advertising have pro- Society of Adventist Communica- clamoring to be heard. Voices de- duced greater attendance for fewer tors, targeted especially at Ad- manding. Voices pleading. Voices dollars. Results of advertising sur- ventists in the secular media; the threatening. Voices crying. veys are computerized to deter- development of "The Fascinating The Apostle Paul declared, "Every- mine the effectiveness of various World of Communication," an eight- one who calls on the name of the methods and materials. By com- lesson training course available on Lord will be saved." But, even in his bining brochure orders, more than video (the first Adventist program day, there were obstacles. So he in- $20,000 was saved in 1990, alone. of its kind); radio spot ministry quired," But how can they call on Him, Church Identification and subsidy program; strategic if they have not believed? And how planning, surveys, workshops (in can they believe, if they have not Surveys indicate that barely half English and Spanish), logos, ban- heard the message?"(Romans of Americans have even heard of ners, and the hundreds of occa- 10:13, 14, Today's English Version). Seventh-day Adventists. The sions when the Department has The Department of Communica- Southern Union employs the only assisted every department, con- tion has been commissioned to pro- full-time sign engineer in the world. ference, and institution in the claim "the everlasting gospel." Here During the past five years, 994 Southern Union in their marketing, are a few of the ways Communi- new signs were erected. In addi- audio-visual public address, public- cation will address the challenges tion to new signs, hundreds are ation, and news coverage needs. of Global Mission—Southern Vision. inspected and maintained yearly Amidst the clamor of so many to ensure a positive image of the Evangelistic Advertising voices, the message must be pro- Church. The total number of signs claimed. The goals of Global Since October of 1984, the De- presently up is about 2,000. Mission—Southern Vision and the partment has handled the adver- Another instrument to raise Department of Communication are tising for more than 300 evange- awareness of the Church is the one. listic crusades. This helps veteran four-color brochure, "A Quick Look evangelists by allowing them to at Seventh-day Adventists." From George A. Powell is director of concentrate on direct soul winning 1986-1990, 425,292 copies were communication for the Southern and assists less-experienced distributed, most of them through Union Conference.

14 ■ Southern Tidings March, 1991 Perpetuating the

Global Mission by K. J. Epperson

The answer to these questions lie in the fulfillment of educators implementing the "Southern Vision" of Global Mission. It's happening all over the South. In Charlotte, North Carolina; Macon, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; or in Oke- chobee, Florida. Teachers from small schools, large schools, jun- ior academies, and secondary schools are inspiring our youth to catch the "Southern Vision" of Global Mission. Perpetuating the foundation upon which the mis- sion work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is established. By the end of the school year more than 500 youth will have responded to the want ad written at the be- ginning of this article. It is the responsibility of Chris- tian educators to expand our youth's vision to a worldwide scope, to the less fortunate in need of help or assistance. The biblical principle that "we are our brother's keeper" is being taught and Many students choose to spend their vacations and class trips helping others in the missionary field in such projects as school, church, and other necessary construction projects. implemented in many different forms and ways. Volunteers at Highland Academy are feeding the homeless in Nashville, while stu- lina, Florida, and Tennessee have dents from Georgia-Cumberland WANTED: Healthy, strong, tal- responded with enthusiasm and Academy are assisting children with ented young people willing to commitment. Academy seniors learning disabilities in Calhoun. The donate their time and work dur- looking forward to a Spring Break students in Burlington, North ing Spring Vacation—all partici- on the beach or ski slopes have Carolina, are paying the tuition of pants are required to work from forgone those pleasures to travel a child in Haiti so that he/she is sunrise to sunset performing to Mexico, Haiti, or LaVida Mission menial tasks and strenuous able to attend a Seventh-day Ad- in Arizona. ventist school; while the Clanton, physical labor. Interested par- Why would any healthy young ticipants are required to supply Alabama, school children have funding for transportation, food, mind choose to make such a adopted foster-grandparents. and lodging. Applications must decision? Why would students in Whether it is sending writing be submitted to elementary and Forest Lake Academy choose to instruments to Mexico or used secondary teachers of the work every Sunday for the past books to South Africa, the prin- Southern Union Conference. seven weeks to raise money so ciple that "we are to share our that during their Spring Break they blessings with others beyond our can work on a church somewhere little school or our town" is being in a foreign country? Why would taught by educators all across the f we were to read this ad in the 80 percent of the eighth grade class Southern Union. These efforts not Tampa Times or the Birming- in Greater Nashville Junior Acad- only promote the Global Mission ham Tribune we would con- emy elect to sleep on hard con- with a "Southern Vision" today, they Iclude that somebody was crete floors, expose themselves to give assurance that the Global playing a practical joke. Nobody flying insects and ant bites? Why Mission will continue to be a dom- in his right mind would be inter- would they work from eight o'clock inant part of the Seventh-day Ad- ested in answering such an ad. in the morning until six p.m. each ventist Church of tomorrow. El However, hundreds of students day to conduct vacation Bible from all over the Southern Union schools when they are not involved It J. Epperson is director of edu- have responded to the above in- in digging footings or mixing con- cation for the Southern Union quiry. Elementary schools in Caro- crete? Conference.

March, 1991 Southern Tidings ■ 15 he Seventh-day Adventist the other hand, for Church has been involved those pastors and in temperance programs church members who T since early in its history. reach out in loving Our pioneers advocated and prac- ministry, the results ticed temperate living. We hold the have been redemptive. same convictions as did our forefa- As a church, we must thers in the faith. take the lead in com- The church has openly advocated bating chemical de- total abstinence from alcohol and pendency, both in the tobacco and other harmful drugs. church and in the We believe that temperance is world. There is need rooted in the Scriptures, which is that, as a church, our the basis for our teachings and attitudes must change practice. We also believe that it is toward chemical de- our privilege and responsibility to pendency as well as pass on to others the benefits and the people who suffer joys of living a healthy life style. from it. These people The goal of the Health and Tem- are not inferior, nor perance Department at the South- are they necessarily ern Union Conference, in con- weaker than others. junction with the Global Mission Their sins are no worse emphasis, is to help develop, teach, than ours. They need Reaching a Drug-Closed Mind The Health/Temperance Department promotes better living through cooking schools, stress-control clinics, fitness classes, by Dennis Ross, Jr. smoking-cessation plans, and numerous other avenues.

and encourage men and women, the same caring ministry of love 48 percent have tried or used boys and girls to be physically, and restoration that is given to alcohol, 38 percent have tried or socially, and spiritually complete those whose addictions are of a used tobacco, and 20 percent have in Christ. different nature. Without this tried or used marijuana. Of all One of the greatest challenges ministry of love, the damage to respondents, 23 percent used al- of the Church today is to minister the chemically dependent is incal- cohol and 22 percent used tobacco to those trapped by a menace that culable. With it, it can make all by age 13. threatens to erode our society— the difference in the world. This study reinforces my belief chemical dependency. With more Perhaps an even more difficult that we need to rededicate our- than 20 million chemically depen- challenge is for us to take a look selves as a church to the doctrine dent people in the United States at our church and to plead with of total abstinence. It also brings alone, the great challenge is how God for the courage to face the to focus the importance that the to present a loving Saviour to a growing problem of chemical de- Global Mission emphasis must have drug-closed mind, how to present pendency within our own ranks, an arm of love and restoration that the Gospel to the families of these and to grant us the love to accept not only reaches out to others, addicts, and when they do respond, the addicts and their families that but also extends to those within how to prepare the church to re- God will send us to nurture. the church body. To this end we ceive and encourage them in their The Andrews University Institute dedicate ourselves. 0 recovery. Unfortunately, in some of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency instances the chemically depen- studied 800 Seventh-day Advent- dent have simply been scorned, ist young people from randomly Dennis Ross, Jr., is health/tem- causing isolation and shame, in- selected churches across the North perance director of the Southern stead of being ministered to. On American Division. It found that Union Conference.

16 ■ Southern Tidings March, 1991 Revival of True Godliness by Oliver J. McKinney, Jr.

The gospel commission commands Christ's clear by Ellen White, "But it is our The Responsibility of Leadership disciples to baptize. Additions to the Church work, by confession, humiliation, Ellen White depicts the respon- in the Southern Union from 1986-90 to- repentance and earnest prayer, to sibility of leadership as she deals taled 32,638. fulfill the conditions upon which with the experience of Nehemiah. God has promised to grant us His "Among the first to catch Nehe- lobal Mission—Southern blessings. A revival need not be ex- miah's spirit of zeal and earnest- Vision" means taking pected only in answer to prayer" ness were the priests of Israel, from Jesus' words seriously: (Review and Herald, March 22, 1887). the position of influence which they "Go ye therefore, and The early church met the condi- occupied, these men could do much Gteach all nations, baptizing them tions before the outpouring of the to hinder or advance the work. in the name of the Father, and of Spirit. As they awaited the Day of Their ready cooperation at the very the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" Pentecost, they did a work of prep- outset contributed not a little (much) (Matthew 28:19). It means believ- aration that has become a model to its success. Thus should it be in ing His prophecy: "And this gospel for the end-time church to follow. every holy enterprise. Those who of the kingdom shall be preached If the Southern Union church family occupy positions of influence and in all the world for a witness unto will follow the model that prepared responsibility in the church should all nations; and then shall the end the apostles for the former rain, be foremost in the work of God. If come" (Matthew 24:14). the latter rain would be received they move reluctantly, others will A Solid Spiritual Foundation and the work would be finished. not move at all. But their zeal will The early church took the fol- provoke very many. When their light In planning a Global Mission lowing steps: (1) They met frequently strategy for the Southern Union it burns brightly, a thousand torches to present their requests to the will be kindled at the flame" is indispensable to put "a solid Father, and to specifically pray for spiritual foundation" right at the (Southern Watchman, April 5,1904). the gift of the Spirit (Acts of the Truly this is "Our Decade of top of the priorities. Brilliant Apostles, pp. 35, 37). (2) They bore wit- planning or executing alone will Opportunity." Global Mission— ness by meeting in the temple to Southern Vision at its heart, means never finish the Lord's work. It's praise God (Ibid., p. 35). (3) Weighted going to require a Spirit-filled individuals taking the good news with the burden of the salvation of person to person . . . congregations church. Pentecost must come. souls, they prayed "for the holy unc- God's people at all levels of minis- reaching out to the unreached peo- tion that was to fit them for the ple around them. "People change try must become aware of (1) the work of soulsaving" (Ibid., p. 37). urgency with which the word of people. Christians—people who (4) "They humbled their hearts in love Jesus and who are impelled God and God's messenger speaks true repentance and confessed their of our need for the power of the by His spirit—make other Chris- unbelief" (Ibid., p. 36). (5) No trial tians" (Neal C. Wilson). Global Mis- latter rain experience, (2) the con- was too hard, no sacrifice too great, ditions which are to be met for the sion—Southern Vision means the "if only they could bear witness in entire Southern Union mobilized reception of the latter rain, and.(3) their lives to the loveliness of the responsibility of church lead- for one purpose—Global Mission. Christ's character" (Ibid., p. 36). That means—conference, depart- ership to facilitate the reception (6) They put away all differences, of the latter rain by God's people. ment, service, ministry, school, health- all desire for the supremacy," and care facility, worker, layman, leader The Urgency they "came close together in must be committed to the task of Our greatest and most urgent Christian fellowship" (Ibid., p. 37). preparing a people to meet God. need is a revival of true godliness, The emphasis that Ellen White The Ministerial Association joins and this revival will only come with places upon the role of prayer in with you in earnestly praying for a the power of the latter rain. "The preparing for the latter rain points "revival of true godliness," for the outpouring of the Spirit is essen- out a failure on our part. She said, giving of time to get involved, for tial. . . . The measure of the Holy "Seek for it, pray for it, believe for the giving of money for new chal- Spirit we receive will be propor- it" (Manuscript Release, 331). lenges, and for the giving of serv- tional to the measure of our de- The Southern Union Executive ice with a willingness to be used sire, and the faith exercised for Committee took the following ac- whenever and wherever He calls. it . . ." (Manuscript Release, 347). tion on December 6, 1990: "VOTED, "We cannot depend upon form or to recommend that the Southern The Conditions external machinery. What we need Union and local conference lead- is the quickening influence of the The preparation for the recep- ership call for a weekly day of fast- Holy Spirit" (Gospel Workers, p. 512). tion of the latter rain is a work that ing and prayer as a part of the ■ is to be entered into by all of God's Global Mission—Southern Vision Oliver J. McKinney, Jr., is secre- people in the Southern Union. Our Strategy for renewal, revival and tary of the Ministerial Association responsibility in this work is made evangelism. . . ." of the Southern Union Conference.

March, 1991 Southern Tidings ■ 17 Streams of Light cannot go everywhere, but a by B. J. Beckworth only dreamed of a few years ago. book can," declared Adventist Several ABCs have branch offices pioneer Joseph Bates in 1845. and bookmobiles. The more our Soon he had completed a 48- members are exposed to our books, Ipage volume which he titled, The the better nurtured they will be When he shared it with Brenda Seventh Day Sabbath, A Perpetual she refused to accept it. Terry mailed and more prepared to advance Sign, From the Beginning to the Enter- a card offering information about "Global Mission—Southern Vision." ing Into the Gates of the Holy City, Adventists. Montgomery Pastor Gary According to the Commandments. Family Health Education Gibbs and member Larry Curtis Service Those early ventures, primitive responded. Terry began attending by modern standards, were des- church, but Brenda resisted. Each of our three black confer- tined to exert a powerful influence But God showed her that not ences has a FHES that serves their on the development of the Church. only did lie answer her prayers, conference well in its publishing In 1848 Ellen White said to her but was showing her a new spiri- ministry. They sell on an all-cash husband, James, "You must begin to tual path. She began attending with program. 1986-90 sales totaled print a little paper and send it out Terry. On August 18, 1990, Brenda $4,283,480, up 35 percent over to the people. Let it be small at and Terry were baptized. the previous quinquennium. The first; but as the people read, they largest number of baptisms con- will send you means with which to Adventist Book Centers sistently comes from the FHES print, and it will be a success from The seven ABCs have sold conferences. In 1990 a FHES lit- the first. From this small beginning it $25,185,871 worth of literature and erature evangelist, Ruth Robinson, was shown to me to be like streams food in the past five years. The had more than $90,000 in sales. of light that went clear round the Florida ABC sold more than Our FHESs have a strong stu- world" (Life Sketches, p. 125). $2,300,000 in 1990, an amount dent program and excel in small "Write the vision, and literature sales. This make it plain upon tables, Most deliveries are door-to-door. However, the Greenville, South Carolina, quinquennium they sold that he may run that read- church presented $1,400 worth of books and tapes to the Shriners 2,110,453 Message maga- eth it" (Habakkuk 2:2). God Hospital. Making and receiving the contributions were Literature Evan- zines or supplements. gelist Maurice Dickson (left); Bonnie Chenault, hospital child life di- has blessed this church rector; Pastor John Huskins; and Kathy Hadley, whose son, Michael, Home Health Education with a special vision. It was a patient. Service is written in the most HHES serves the other attractive and professional five conferences. HHES books of any religious offers a monthly payment group on earth. Our pub- plan. Sales during the five lications come in all sizes, years surged 38 percent, formats, and languages. to $17,001,130, over Whether we choose to 1981-85. 1990's sales of share this literature pro- $4,112,416 outpaced fessionally through our 1989's by $650,000. FHESs, HHES, or through Clyde Brooks first broke literature purchased at our the $100,000 barrier in ABCs, the material and the Southern Union in organization is in place, 1988 through Listen serving our church, so that magazine sales. In 1990 our members may "run" William Miller and Lynda with it. Wagner exceeded that The sales of $46,477,494 figure in book sales. during the quinquennium HHES workers bring an represents untold thou- offering each year for a sands who have been told special project. The last of God's love and soon two offerings have pro- return. vided bicycles and brief- Brenda Pate and her case repair materials for children attended church literature evangelists in regularly. But her hus- Africa. band, Terry's, attendance Day after day, hour af- was minimal. Brenda and ter hour, doorbells are their oldest son, James, activated, knocks are prayed that Terry would sounded. It is an army of come back to the Lord. literature evangelists ad- While visiting his mother, vancing Global Mission— Terry discovered a book Southern Vision. called Bible Readings for the Home which she had Bill J. Beckworth is pub- purchased some 15 years lishing director for the earlier. In it he learned 0 Southern Union Confer- about God's true Sabbath. ence. 18 ■ Southern Tidings March, 1991 Defending the Faith in Difficult Times

by Lewis A. Stout

any times we are asked Later, another employee by the why the Religious Liberty name of Sam, who had been a Department is trying to friend of Dan, but who had never delay the closing events been religious, started going to the Inwe see depicted in Revelation and local Adventist church. This led to Great Controversy by fighting Bible studies, baptism, and before Sunday laws and other such long marriage to a fine Adventist prophesied events. The best an- girl. Sam's testimony has been that swer is probably that we are merely it was the mystery of Dan's choos- endeavoring to cooperate with those ing to keep the Sabbath even at Four Angels of Revelation who are the expense of his job that caused shown holding back the winds of him to look further into church strife until God's people are "sealed teachings. in their foreheads." Global Mission Another Adventist by the name can most efficiently be accom- of David who was similarly em- plished in a climate of religious ployed at the plant and had been freedom. occasionally reporting for work on Also, religious freedom is on the Sabbath decided to follow Dan's everyone's mind these days as our example even if it cost him his society debates the key issue of job. Both Sam and David were later the role of religion in our public fired. All three have had to scrounge life and institutions. In this con- many employees talked to Dan and for work since that time, but to a text we are able to convey the he was able to witness strongly man they testify that the Lord has Third Angel's Message in its his- about his commitment to Christ been closer to them than ever toric and prophetic setting. and his devotion to the day of which before, and they know they left a Perhaps the most apparent con- Jesus says lie is Lord. powerful witness at that plant, a tribution toward the success of On a particular Sabbath after- living testimony which will un- Global Mission is in the victories noon the phone rang and Dan's doubtedly continue bearing fruit gained by average church mem- supervisor ordered him to come until Jesus comes. bers who encounter religious lib- in to fix a machine which Dan tried As religious freedom continues erty problems. In their coping with to explain to him did not even to wane in America, many of our growing problems in the workplace need fixing. Later, court testimony members will bear similar testi- they are having a witness for the indicated that the supervisor had monies and face the consequences Truth which might be otherwise previously that day called three with a greater faith than they ever obscured. other employees and asked them knew they had. As we fight for the A case in point is that of Dan to do the job. One was drunk, freedom which is the very basis of Gibson. As an employee in a large another was helping his wife put God's kingdom, many lawmakers, pulpwood mill in southern Missis- up corn, the other also had a flimsy judges, and other community sippi he was having Sabbath prob- pretext. They were excused with- leaders will be led to closely ex- lems even though he had been out any later discipline. When Dan amine the Third Angel's Message. promised at hire that this would explained that he couldn't come As in the days of Esther, and the not pose any difficulty. lie began until after sundown he was told he days of Daniel, there will be a to receive warnings when he re- would be fired even though the powerful and soul-saving reaction. fused to work on the Sabbath, and supervisor was working from a list then was suspended for a week of more than 20 names, all of whom with the admonition that if he were qualified to do the job. Dan Lewis A. Stout is director of public missed another Sabbath he would was fired when he reported to work affairs and religious liberty for the be fired. During this time of trial Monday morning. Southern Union Conference.

March, 1991 Southern Tidings ■ 19 tinuing education. Topics for con- tinuing education have included: securities laws, investments, ba- God Is a Giver sic concepts of insurance, powers of attorney, fiduciary responsibili- ties, and the various plans of giv- ing. Professionals in these disci- plines have been utilized as in- structors and it has been gratify- ing to see Trust Services person- nel engaged in the pursuit of knowledge which will serve to advance the cause of God. Knowledge Not Enough Knowledge, however, is not enough. To knowledge must be added commitment and dedication. With this recipe there can be no limit to that which God can ac- complish. Commitment What does the future hold? Trust Services personnel in attendance at the recent administrative/de- partmental meetings voted to commit themselves to Global Mis- sion—Southern Vision. This com- mitment will require not only the acquirement of the requisite knowledge, but dedication to the principles of stewardship as pre- sented in the Bible and other in- spired writings. It will require re- newed energies and a selfless commitment to the task of sharing Through trusts, and a $26 million Revolving Fund, monuments to the truth have been these principles with others. supported in hundreds of locations throughout the Southern Union. God Is a Giver The needs are great. At a time when the work of God must ex- by Stewart J. Crook Southern Union Revolving Fund. pand, organizations at all levels Monies deposited in this interest- are making plans for reductions of bearing vehicle now total approxi- staff members. God, our example, hat hath God wrought?" mately $26,000,000 and scores is a giver. We must not only meet This oft-repeated phrase of churches and schools have bene- the needs of today by present giving, could well be asked fited by the low-interest loans avail- but we must expand the work of when one reviews the able. Monies which otherwise would the future by planned giving. amount of assets which have ac- have been used to pay high rates Planned giving includes giving crued to the work of God through of interest to banks and other finan- through our wills and other instru- Trust Services. During the period cial institutions have been avail- ments such as gift annuities and from 1986 through 1990 maturities able for other needs of the Church. charitable trusts. Some of these and outright gifts from constituents Certification/Accreditation instruments for giving are simple of the Southern Union Conference During the past quinquennium a and some are complex. Trust totaled in excess of $15,000,000. Services personnel are trained to These monies were, in many in- major thrust in Trust Services has been the certification/accreditation assist constituents in meeting their stances, the result of careful plan- objectives for giving through the ning by the use of wills, gift annu- program. Thirty-three (33) persons engaged in promotion and/or use of one or more of these in- ities, and trust instruments. Con- struments. stituents, working closely with Trust management within the Southern Services personnel, have provided Union territory are presently cer- Trust Services to Assist these funds which are a present tified, and an auditing program has As the Spirit of God moves upon source of finance for the Church. been instituted to review trust the hearts of the members of the Additionally, hundreds of wills and operations of the Union, the remnant church, lie will impress trusts have been executed which, conferences, and the college in them of the needs for Global Mis- upon maturity, will provide future preparation for accreditation by the sion. Trust Services personnel stand funding for the work of God. Truly General Conference. To be certi- ready to assist each member in God has blessed. fied, Trust Services personnel must planning for the expansion of the meet stringent educational re- work of God. El Southern Union Revolving Fund quirements and, once the certifi- One of the most successful cation examination is passed, must Stewart J. Crook is director of trust methods for the furtherance of the maintain certification by complet- services for the Southern Union work of the Church has been the ing yearly requirements for con- Conference.

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system, it will initially students attending Education provide such safety Southern College. measures as hard-wired "Smoke alarms for each smoke detector/alarms residence hall room will and automatic smoke be 'addressable.'" This barrier doors in the means that an "enuncia- residence halls, and tor panel" by each resi- will increase security in dence hall front desk the administration will identify the alarm as building and two class- to its source in a particular room buildings. Full- room. Furthermore, the time staffing at the Campus Safety office wil control center in the immediately know from Campus Safety office which zone an alarm is will also be initiated. corning. "This is an exciting Card readers at certain step—a bold step," doors will monitor after- says Dale Tyrrell, di- hours access in the four rector of campus safety. buildings mentioned, Parents got a kid's-eye point of view of pre-first-grade when they "I think these new improving protection of sat in their children's assigned desks for two hours during Parents' safety initiatives will be these areas. Night. Pictures of moms and dads when they were six or seven years a big selling point to Doris Burdick old were included in room decorations showing family roots. Each of the 14 "real" students drew a line between his or her current picture and his folks'. FLA Hosts the trip. "The potential Behner. "Does everyone Korean mission impact of this Parents Get a have the right number experience will go far Kindergarten so we know we have Students beyond our own con- the right page?" she asked. cept of understand- Experience The adult students Florida—The South ing," he told his staff. were told to cross out Korean government for The Korean students Florida—Parents of one of the three pic- the first time has allowed represent 26 different pre-first-grade students tures on the page that students, below univer- schools. Many will likely were invited to view did not begin with the sity age, to tour out- become professional education through their same sound. The room side the country. and political leaders. children's eyes. Twenty- was definitely not quiet Twenty-nine of these In talking with the one adults participated as the parents began to South Korean students group leader, Caskey in the Parents' Night sound out the pictures. visited Forest Lake had the opportunity to School at Forest Lake Next they paired up, Academy (FLA) in Apopka share information about Elementary Education and got on the floor to January 8-18. They the Church's educa- Center in Longwood. match the rhyming pic- came to learn conver- tional, medical, and Even though it was tures on their tin soldiers. sational English and relief work in Korea. dark outside, pre-first When Behner had observe the US culture. The 10-day visit not teacher, Doris Behner, them line up at the Principal Robert only represented a pic- said, "Good morning, door to go down the Caskey has contacts ture of the Adventist students. I hope you hall to the drinking with local Koreans, the Church, but provided had a good breakfast." fountain the parents liaison that secured some of the only Class lessons were were too noisy to hear decreased to five-minute instructions. She had segments with explana- to ask them to place tions of what the chil- their fingers across dren would experience their mouths. throughout the year. After an action- In one class exercise, packed day, these night lines were drawn on students left school but the board so students they didn't have to would know how to wait for their parents correctly print their to pick them up. They names on the home- got in their cars and work in front of them. drove themselves home. "Put your finger on the page number," said Brenda Missal

Southern Up- forward with the instal- lation of a new security grades Campus protection system. Security Trustees of the college voted Novem- Southern College— ber 7 to authorize pur- Korean students teamed up with Forest Lake Academy students Campus safety will chase of the system. to "talk." The Koreans could read English fairly well, but needed soon take a step An expandable practice understanding and speaking it.

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pictures these students principal Linda Patrick. will have of Americans. The overall itinerary The daily routine included visits to included two hours theme parks, Gatorland every morning studying Zoo, Kennedy Space conversational English. Center, Daytona Beach, Among the visitors WFTV-TV, Channel 9, were a number of with the weekends elementary age chil- spent touring. dren. Their mornings They spent two nights were spent at Forest at various FLA student Lake Elementary Educa- and staff homes, giving Tent site of Avon Park crusade. tional Center in both sides a close-up Longwood, under the look at different tempted and completed the crusade and God many enterprises: a com- blessed the efforts. coordination of vice cultures. Edwin Johnson munity service center, Evangelist F. L. Mur- eleven acres for a ray, Sr., Cleo Smith, Outreach church, and community singing evangelist, projects for the spread- Dorothy Beets and ing of the gospel. Rachelle Grant, Bible The church witnessed workers—all from its largest baptism, 42 Memphis were sup- persons, after several ported by church campaigns. members who cooper- After three to four ated in this effort. months of Bible studies, Michael Ross, Sr., is tract distribution, and the pastor and coordi- community involvement nated the program. the church launched R. R. Brown

Ashland all free of charge. "The Call From the Coordinates Mountain" was born in August, 1990. The joint Tracy Martin (left), Merri Christensen, Faye Johnson, and Julie Broadcast Ministry efforts of Pastors Lorren assist Community Services Director Michelle Farr in the Brehms; Joe McCoy, of packaging of emergency supplies. Kentucky-Tennes- see—Randy Brehms, the Prestonsburg church; Huntsville About half of the pastor of the Ashland and Dan Schafer, of the boxes are kept at Cen- and Morehead, Ky., Huntington, W.V., Central tral for local emergen- churches, became in- church, have resulted in Prepares for cies. The rest are sent volved with local this special Christian Disaster to the regional storage Christian television television program for facility operated by the station WTSF in Ash- Appalachia. The local Gulf States Conference land, Ky. Over a pe- station is now airing Gulf States—Led by "The Call From the their Community Serv- for use in emergencies riod of one and one- occurring primarily in half years, a relation- Mountain" along with ices director, Michelle the other four. One Farr, members of the the states of Alabama, ship flourished through Mississippi, and the interviews on the live individual contributed Central church of Hunts- an initial gift of $800. ville, Ala., are prepar- panhandle of Florida. community service tele- This effort is just one cast "Celebration" and Already as a direct ing for disaster. Through- result of this new out the year they col- of several community with Randy's participa- outreach programs in tion musically in the program, which was lect clothes, blankets, advertising some local linens, and canned goods. which members of spring and fall telethons. Central are involved. A As a result, the station evangelistic meetings, a Each month a packing lady began attending day is announced and food pantry is main- began to carry four dif- tained year-round to ferent Adventist pro- the meetings and has volunteers meet at since joined the Ad- the church activity hall provide food items to grams: "It Is Written," families in emergency "Search," "Amazing Facts," ventist church. to sort the collected Randy Brehms items. These items are situations. In 1989, 35 and "Breath of Life" — placed in labeled boxes families received according to size and Christmas baskets type. Items are also with a combined 100 Graduate the most spiritual ex- purchased and ar- worth of more than from Revelation ploits in the church's ranged for comfort packs. $ 1 ,400. Cliff Price history. Seminar He conducted Revela- tion Seminars simulta- 42 Baptized in Avon Park, Ma., was Southeastern— neously in Coconut Ridge Area organized in 1983 with Jimmie Lee Brown, Sr., Grove, North Miami, Dade a membership of six. first elder of the Miami- County, and Liberty City. Southeastern—The During the years this Bethany church, led the Volunteer "foot sol- Ridge Area church in congregation has at- local elders into one of diers," members from the

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congregation, distributed life, temperance in many Amazing Facts Bible les- things was adopted, and sons in the communities. consequently, a positive As a result, more than change in spiritual 100 individuals grad- things has been evi- uated from the Revela- denced. tion Seminar and many Herman L. Davis, Sr., received certificates of pastor, conducted a completion from the nightly series, "Festival Amazing Facts Bible of the Word," at the lessons. conclusion of the evan- The evangelistic efforts gelistic efforts for the Members of the Westside company. are multifaceted. Forty- benefit of the newly nine people were bap- baptized members. the Westside company secure land and build a tized as a result of the Special musical guests as they celebrated their church in the near spiritual outreach in were Grace Dorsey, of first Sabbath worship future. Miami and surrounding Atlanta, Shelia McNeil, service. They plan to Rose Moore areas, members were of San Antonio, and employed in the work of Deanne Brewer, of New the church, fasting and Orleans. prayer became a way of Shirley Dollar Reidsville began a major push Occupies toward obtaining a new Progress church sanctuary. The New Church pastor emphasized to the 13-member congre- South Atlantic—The gation that "with God, pastor and members of all things are possible." the Ephesus church's At first, it seemed to dream of a new church some that the church sanctuary was realized had taken on more than at its grand opening it could handle; but they and dedication Novem- moved ahead in faith 348 Housed in features the students ber 3 in Reidsville, N.C. toward erecting the will enjoy are storage Nearly 300 members, $160,000 sanctuary. New Women's rooms, laundry rooms, friends, pastors and Area church members and study lounges on church officials gath- soon discovered what Dorm each floor, beauty ered in front of the was transpiring in Oakwood College— parlor, and infirmary. new sanctuary for the Reidsville and joined What seemed like a The place for worship ribbon cutting and with spiritual, moral, and long wait to students is being called the dedication. financial assistance. since their return to Multipurpose Center The 240 seat church, Ralph P. Peay, South the campus after the inasmuch as it is built located in a lovely Atlantic's Conference Thanksgiving-Christmas to accommodate a neighborhood in central president, was proud of holidays finally ended variety of activities and Reidsville, was built by the work achieved by January 20 as 348 capable of seating the firm commitment of the members in Reids- women were relocated more than 350 people. a few hard-working ville and happy to wel- in new living facilities The students are individuals. come this new church on campus. The dormi- pleased that the admin- In April, 1989, 20 into the family of beau- tory is built to house istration has honored months after entering the tiful church buildings 360 students. its commitment to Reidsville/Burlington, already in the South Before entering the provide quality living N.C., district, Malcolm Atlantic Conference. building, Vice-President facilities for them. White, pastor, and Albertha Kirkpatrick for Finance D. C. Keith, Vice-President for members of Reidsville and Francis Thomas Sr., offered special Student Services Kermit prayer at a brief cer- Carter expressed emony at the new "extreme delight to see facility. this dream come true." Among the many Roy E. Malcolm

Westside and dreams. They have succeeded in establish- Company ing a church in the West Tampa area. Established in Theus Young, pastor, Tampa conducted a five-week "Hope of the Race Southeastern— Crusade" and 57 per- President Ralph Peay (second from left), is joined by Henry Bailey Members of Mt. Calvary sons were baptized. (left), first elder of the church; Albertha Kirkpatrick, church mother; church in Tampa have It was a day of Malcolm White, pastor; and Francis Thomas, treasurer of the Ephesus realized their hopes victory for members of church.

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were the two largest programs of their own. store to see how much by Williams' brother, individual contributors Robert Smith, pub- it weighed. The needle Randy, of Collegedale, to the church with lishing director of the of the scale hit a Tenn. How did it taste? combined gifts totaling South Atlantic Confer- pound-and-a-half. "It was the best tomato $15,000. The Philadel- ence, delivered the This "prize-winner" I've ever eaten," smiled phia church in Burling- dedication address was purchased for $3 Earl. Grace Carlos ton and the East based on Nehemiah Market Street church in and special music was Greensboro assisted rendered by the also—even though they Greensboro choir. are involved in building Malcolm White

Smyrna Hospital and president of Con- solidated Disposal Foundation Systems in Smyrna. Giving to the Founda- Raises $106,000 tion surged in several Smyrna Hospital— categories. Gifts from Smyrna Hospital Foun- physicians increased dation raised a total of nearly 500 percent, $106,000 in 1990— compared with 1989. more than the hospital Gifts from the hospital It's 9:30 a.m. Sabbath. Do you know where your children are? has ever raised in a employees increased single year. 118 percent. Of that total, $86,500 Workshop coming together with a A total of $37,000 concept of mission for counted toward the was received for the Seeks SS Foundation's $85,000 our young people," Foundation's project to Revitalization comments Don Kenyon, annual goal, helping purchase Doppler the hospital qualify for director of church minis- Ultrasound equipment. Carolina—Generally tries in the Conference. an additional $10,000 $27,500 was given to challenge grant. speaking, are your The concept is a plan build a new chapel for children excited about for Sabbath school lead- "I feel we have Cobb County's only accomplished a great going to Sabbath school? ers to take the theme church-affiliated hospi- Is it something they of the lesson for a deal this year in raising tal. It will be called the friends and funds for look forward to from quarter and put it into Ken McVay Chapel, in one week to the next? three to four learning the hospital," says honor of the hospital's Larry Freeman, chair- A church ministries center ideas from former chaplain. workshop held at which the children may man of the Foundation Todd K. Parrish for the past three years Nosoca Pines Ranch choose. These ideas November 16, 17 can be used before emphasized the new and during the Sabbath Update format for children's school time. Sabbath school. The Vera Groomer, chil- Tomatoes Serve use of learning centers dren's Sabbath school as Investment was introduced as an specialist from Berrien optional concept to the Springs, Mich., was a Project traditional Sabbath guest speaker during school program. This the weekend. Groomer Florida—When seed concept has been used contributed ideas for packages of the "world's for years in school small churches in largest tomato" were rooms but "it is hope- merging their children's passed out for Invest- ful that it will provide departments to make ment, Donna Williams knew attractive and interest- them adaptable and she had to plant some. ing Sabbath schools, a workable. Debbie Rapp The seeds were dis- tributed as a pilot pro- ject for Sabbath school Communication Investment at the North Hosts American Division 1989- 90 Church Ministries Ft. Lauderdale Convention at Camp Festival Kulaqua. (Investment Scale-tipping Investment to- funds support the matoes. Carolina—The Com- world-wide mission munication Department outreach of the Church.) with her work. In due of the Mt. Olivet church Williams, the Florida time her garden was in Ft. Lauderdale spon- Conference children's home to a large, "sweet sored and coordinated ministries coordinator, and succulent" crop. a weekend of activities C.E. Bradford, former North shared seeds with other Williams' husband, featuring the students American Division president, was churches across the Con- Earl, took the largest from Oakwood College. guest speaker at Mt. Olivet. With ference as she traveled tomato to the grocery The theme was "The him is his wife, Ethel.

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King Is Coming." Carla (Light Armored Vehicles) injuries were Iraqi- son of Murrell Tull, Byrd, president of Oak- involved in the intense caused. director of church wood's United Student battle with 50 Iraqi tanks Tull is currently ministries for youth Movement, spoke for in Saudi territory south recuperating at home activities in the New vespers on the subject of the Kuwaiti town of with his wife, Ginger, Jersey Conference. Ron "Suit Up, Mt. Olivet, al-Wafra January 29. It and son from burns, a has a brother Murrell, Let's Go to War." was the same encounter bruised lung and Jr., who is a junior pre- C. E. Bradford, former in which seven of his fractured back. He is dental student at South- president of the North friends were killed by expected to recover ern College. American Division, friendly fire, though his completely. Ron is the Shirley Burton spoke for the divine hour. Ft. Lauderdale City Commissioners Sylvia Portier and Carl- ton Moore presented keys to the city to USE YOUR Elder and Mrs. Brad- Children's ford, Veronica Howell, and David Godley. Ministries The Saturday night WILL concert featured Convention Veronica Howell of Los Angeles, David Godley, POWER!! of Huntsville, and '91 Donice Rufus, of Ft. March 15-17 Lauderdale. Carol Byrd You can provide for the future Cohutta Springs security of your family members First SDA Gulf Adventist Center and your church with a properly Casualty drafted will. DON'T DELAY - - - Features: Reported • VBS Workshops with Wayne ACT NOW ! General Confer- & Patty Leman ence—Adventism's first • Craft Display and Demon- For more information send your Desert Storm casualty is stration by Lucia Fraint NAME Marine Lance Corporal • Adventure Blue (Pre-Path- ADDRESS Ron Tull of Twentynine finder) by Norm Iliddage Palms, Calif. For information: (404) 629-7951 CITY ST ZIP or see your pastor or VBS leader to the Southern Union Trust Services, P. 0. Assigned to the Ma- for reservation forms. rines First division, Tull Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 drove one of three LAVs LEGAL NOTICES

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE REGULAR SESSION OF GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF Notice is hereby given that the triennial session ASSOCIATION OF of the Southeastern Conference of SDA will be held SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, INC. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS at the Brevard Community College Maxwell C. King Notice is hereby given that the next regular session Notice is hereby given that the regular triennial Center on 3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Fla., of the membership of Southern College of Seventh- session of the Georgia-Cumberland Association for on Sunday, April 28, 1991. The first meeting is day Adventists, Incorporated, will be held in con- Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, is called to called for 10:00 a.m. The session is called for the nection with the Southern Union Conference ses- meet in Cohutta Springs Adventist Center, Cran- purpose of electing officers for the ensuing term sion to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, April I and dall, Georgia, April 14, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. The and for the transaction of such other business as 2, 1991. delegates to the Georgia-Cumberland Conference may properly come before the session. Each church The first meeting of the membership will convene of Seventh-day Adventists are constituents of this in the conference is entitled to one delegate for its at 4:00 p.m. April I, 1991. The purpose of the corporation. organization and one additional delegate for each meeting is to elect a board of trustees, to revise 50 members or major fraction thereof. or amend the charter and bylaws, and to transact William A. Geary, President James Y. Albertson, Secretary J. M. Doggette, President any other necessary business. The members of this R. R. Brown, Secretary corporation are the accredited delegates in attendance at the regular session of the Southern Union Con- SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE ference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated). ASSOCIATION M. D. Gordon, President GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND F. L. Greenleaf, Secretary CONFERENCE The triennial meeting of the members of the Southeastern Conference Association of Seventh- Notice is hereby given that the 26th regular session day Adventists, a Florida Corporation, will be held THE CUMBERLAND CONFERENCE (triennial) of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference at the Brevard Community College Maxwell C. King ASSOCIATION OF of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Cohutta Center on 3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Fla., Springs Adventist Center, Crandall, Georgia, April on Sunday, April 28, 1991, at 10:00 a.m, for the SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, INC. 14, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. This session is called for purpose of electing the officers and Board of Trustees Notice is hereby given that the legal session of the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing for the ensuing triennium and for consideration of the Cumberland Conference Association of Sev- term and for the transaction of such other business such other matters as may properly come before enth-day Adventists, a corporation, is called to meet as may properly come before the session. Each the meeting. Only those members present who are in Cohutta Springs Adventist Center, Crandall, church in the conference Is entitled to one ( duly elected and accredited delegates of the Georgia, April 14, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. The delegates delegate for the organization and one additional Southeastern Conference of SDA shall be entitled to the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh- delegate for each 50 members or major fraction to vote at the meeting. day Adventists are constituents of this corporation. thereof. J. M. Doggette, President William A. Geary, President William A. Geary, President R. R. Brown, Secretary James Y. Albertson, Secretary Albert M. Long, Secretary

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Out of Union: $19 for 15 words or less, MEDICAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE including address. $31 for anything longer than 15 words up to 35 LOUIS SMITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has an opening for a full- words. $ 1.00 per word beyond 35. Accepted as space is available. time licensed laboratory technician or medical technologist. Ads may run in successive months as space permits. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please contact Lucile SOUTHERN TIDINGS makes every reasonable effort to screen all Mann, Dir. of Human Resources at (912) 482-3110 or send advertising, but in no case can the periodical assume responsibility resume to 852 W. Thigpen, Lakeland, GA 31635. (3) for advertisements appearing in its columns, or for typographical A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND LIVEI Just one hour from errors. Orlando in sunny Florida, we have openings for medical person- nel in our 101 and 50 bd., including 17-bd Mental Health Unit (AHS/Sunbelt) hosp. Exc. wages/benefits, rural setting, 10-gd PROPERTY AVAILABLE sch. & active church. Call Tom Amos at Walker Memorial Hos- FOR SALE: Crossville, TN. 12 acres. $21,000. Homesite has pital collect (813) 453-7511. (3,4) septic in, basement dug. Call collect (615) 484-6919. (3) LOCATED IN THE SUNNY SOUTH, Louis Smith Memorial Hosp., FOR SALE: Lovely 3,000 sq. ft. (plus shop area) brick home a 40-bd facility, has an opening for a Chief Medical Tech. Contact on 3 wooded acres near Georgia-Cumberland Acad., Calhoun, Lucile Mann, Dir. of Human Resources, (912) 482-3110 or send GA. Lg. rms., 4 baths, porches, f/places, 2-car garage, vegetable resume to 852 W. Thigpen, Lakeland, GA 31635. (3,4) garden. $125,000. (404) 629-0641. (3) HEAD NURSES: Opportunity in the Sunshine State...We cur- FOR SALE by owner. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo facing beautiful rently have openings for experienced Head Nurses in our 9-bd. lake. Close to SDA church, sch. & shopping. Port Charlotte, FL. ICU and 11-bd OB units. Located I hr. from DisneyWorld, Walker (813) 625-8614. (3) Memorial Hosp., a 10 I -bd facility, offers excellent wages/ben- FOR SALE: NC mountains. Scenic land with views, springs, efits, rural setting, active church and 10-gd. sch. Contact V.P. creek. $1,200/acre. (704) 622-3518. (3,4,5) Nursing, Velma Mixon (813) 453-7511. (3) MOBILE HOME in the best area of an adult park. Located in DIRECTOR OF NURSES - Jellico Community Hospital, located Apopka, FL. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, screened porch, car porch, utility in the scenic mountains of TN, has an immediate opening for room. Many extras. Call (813) 886-0906. Very reasonably priced someone with a balance of compassion, expertise and leader- for sale. Contact: Maria Montejo, 8243 Vassar Cir., Tampa, FL ship ability. Exp. preferred. We offer competitive salaries and 33615. (3) a comprehensive benefits package. Send resume to Jack King, Personnel, Jellico Community Hospital, Rt. I, Box 197, Jellico, FOR SALE: Myrtle Beach Timeshares. 2, 3, bedrooms. All TN 37762. (3,4) amenities. Ocean Front. (803) 499-1180. (3) MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in beautiful rural eastern KY has openings TOWNSEND IN THE SMOKIES vacation rentals. Cash rebates for radiology technologists. Memorial Hospital is the Northern most by owner. 10% for individuals. Special off season and church hosp. in the AHS/Sunbelt. Church & church sch. adjacent to the group rates. Information write or call: Cashback, Rt. 10, Box hosp. If you are interested in using your professional skills in a rural 224, Andalusia, AL 36420. Phone (205) 222-4656. (C) setting contact the Director of Human Resources at Memorial Hospital, GATLINBURG CONDO & MT. VIEW CHALET FOR RENT:2/3 bdrm., Manchester, KY 40962 (606) 598-5104. (3) sleeps 6/10, 2 bath, f/place, full kit., heart-shaped Jacuzzi spa, AT FLORIDA HOSPITAL you may choose to work at one of pool, cable TV, Dollywood, skiing, hiking. Reserve early. Winter four facilities ranging from 50 beds to 800 beds. Openings are discount rates. (615) 428-0619. Johnny or Lois Steinkrause. (C) available in most medical specialties, so the choice is yours. ORLANDO CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Contact Employment, 800-327-1914, Florida Hospital, 601 E. Established 30 yrs. Just walk in & begin. Office bldg. - $120,000; Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803. (3,4,5,6) equipment - $20,000. Only financially responsible need in- ASSOCIATE DOCTOR WANTED: Chiropractor with Florida li- quire. Call (904) 584-9378. (3) cense needed to work in, and eventually take over practice of GREAT OPPORTUNITY to expand or relocate your business. retiring chiropractor. Wonderful opportunity for the right doctor. Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Cedar Lake, MI has office, (904) 584-9378. (3) factory & warehouse space up to 40,000 sq. ft. Adaptable to REGISTERED NURSE OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE many types of uses. Student labor available. Contact Harold needed for night duty ( 10 p.m.-6 a.m.) in small all SDA hosp. Please contact Howard, Michigan Conf., Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901. (517) Dean Sigsworth, Administrator, Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hos- 485-2226. (3,4,5) pital, Wildwood, GA 30757. Phone 1-800-634-9355. (3) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Union Springs Academy is looking MARTIN COUNTY HOME HEALTH for a viable business (packaging, assortment, assembling, etc.) in eastern KY has an open- ing for a clinical nurse manager. Martin County Home Health is that can provide our students with employment. An 8,000 sq. in the AHS/Sunbelt. If you are interested in using your profes- ft. building is available. Energy costs are negotiable because we sional skills to serve and live in a rural area, contact the Director have two gas wells on our premises. For further information of Human Resources at Memorial Hosp., Manchester, KY 40962. contact Mr. Roshak, Mr. Anderson, or Mr. Enderson at Union (606) 598-5104. Springs Academy; RR #1, Box 43A; Union Springs, NY 13160 or (3) call (315) 889-7314. (3) NON-MEDICAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE PROPERTY WANTED RN WITH MASTER'S DEGREE needed to teach Foundations PASTOR SOON TO RETIRE is looking for a country home and and Mental Health in Southern College's nursing program in acreage, or building site with good soil, stream, some timber, mild Orlando, FL. Excellent benefits. Send resume or call Marsha climate. No flood area. Send information to Pastor, 7416 - 133rd Rauch, 711 Lake Estelle Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 897- St. Ct. E., Puyallup, WA 98373. Phone (206) 531-0279. (3) 1890. (3) LOCATED IN THE SUNNY SOUTH, Louis Smith Memorial Hospital, MERCHANDISE FOR SALE a 40-bd facility, has an opening for an Administrative Secretary. FOR SALE: Carpet, upholstery, drapery cleaning equipment. Exp. or college degree required. Computer skills required. contact James Yates (904) 455-4982, 8559 Acapulco, Pensacola, FL Lucile Mann, Director of Human Resources, (912) 482-3110, or 32507-3601. (3) send resume to 852 W. Thigpen, Lakeland, GA 31635. (3,4,5) ADVENTIST CERTAINTIES ESTABLISHED. Computerization (on ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Communication Department seeks an compact disc) and republishing of SDA pioneer writings is underway energetic public relations teacher with practical exp. to help to meet "the deceptions that Satan is bringing in" (CWE 26). For build program. Ph.D. preferred. Adventist send resume to Search free information write: Pioneer Compact Disc Committee, P.O. Committee, Communication Department, Andrews University, Box 383, Loma Linda, CA 92354. (3) Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0050. (3)

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PATIENT BUSINESS DIRECTOR - immediate opening. Exp. re- CONTROL WEIGHT, CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, THE RIGHT quired. Church & sch. nearby within lovely mtn. surroundings. Send WAY! Wildwood's live-in programs include jacuzzi, sauna, hy- resume to Jack King, Personnel, Jellico Community Hospital, Rt. drotherapy, vegetarian cooking classes, educational lectures, 1, Box 197, Jellico, TN 37762 or call (615) 784-7252. (3,4) guided hikes, mtn. trails, Physician directed. 800-634-WELL. MISSIONARY-MINDED RETIRED TEACHER needed for I-room Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hosp., Dept. U, Wildwood, GA sch. in rural, mtn area (Rogersville, TN). Grades 1-8 (8 students). 30757. (3) Call (615) 272-8537. (3,4) GRAND OPENING of Eden Village Retirement Home April I. Open MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in beautiful rural eastern KY has an to all senior citizens needing care. State licensed, central H/A, 15 opening for a Director of Patient's Business. Must have a BS in patient facility. 3.3 country acres in Dixie, GA, SDA church 5 min. business. Memorial Hosp. is the Northern most hosp. in the away. Call Bill Glenn at (305) 681-7525 or write Bill Glenn, 2221, AHS/Sunbelt. Church & sch. adjacent to the hosp. If you are NW 152nd Terrace, Opa Locka, FL 33054. (3,4,5) interested in using your professional skills in a rural setting SCHOOL FAILURE, DYSLEXIA, LEARNING DISABILITY. We solve contact the Chief Financial Officer or the Director of Human learning problems. Short term & full year boarding. Ask about our Resources at Memorial Hosp., Manchester, KY 40962. (606) guarantee. Potentials, P.O. Box 270, Meridian, MS 39302. 1-800- 598-5104. (3) 452-READ. In Mississippi call (601) 655-8573. (3,4,5,6) CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE PROVIDER needed in my Clarksville, SINGLES: Now you can meet other Adventists throughout the TN home. 5 days a week, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Room & board available. U.S. If 18-85 & looking for friendship & fellowship, mail stamped, Light housework required. Children's ages 4 yrs. old & 1 yr old. self-addressed large business-size envelope to: Discover, 1248 If interested please call (615) 553-8313. (3,4) S. Floral Way, Apopka, FL 32703. (3,4,5,6,7,8) MANAGER for Chattanooga area Thrift Shop. Full-time position LIFESTYLE EDUCATOR COURSE TRAINS MEDICAL MISSION- for person with business sense & organizational skills who can see ARIES. Six months, certificate. Includes 530 hrs instruction in around comers, manage unruly children & customers & charm massage, hydrotherapy, anatomy, & physiology, nutrition, gar- volunteers. Contact Gail Williams. (615) 892-1592. (3) dening, soulwinning, Bible, SOP. Starts July 3, 1991. Room, TEACHER WANTED. A lovely rural SDA sch. on Lookout board, tuition after part-time work, $1995. Advance work schol- Mountain is looking for a dedicated Christian Teacher. Inter- arships available. Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital, Wild- ested. Call: (615) 396-9423 or (404) 398-2996. (3) wood, GA 30757. (800) 634-9355. (3) ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR FOR PSYCHIATRIC DEPART- COLORADO VACATION? For you and the family. Come to MENT at Kettering Medical Center. We seek an RN with Master's Filoha Meadows near historic Redstone. Enjoy mtn. splendor in degree in psychology or an applicable field or LISW, with 2 yrs. the Rockies. Fabulous snow skiing, abundant wildlife, trout fishing, of previous administrative exp. 2 units have 40 beds plus an private natural hot mineral springs, jeeping, hiking and biking outpatient program. Interested candidates should submit resumes trails. Affordable kitchenettes. Call 1-800-227-8906. (3) to Suzanne Renton, Personnel, Kettering Medical Center, 3535 MOVING? We can help! Call the professionals at Montana Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH 45429. (3) Conf. Transportation. We will move your household goods anywhere in the United States or Canada. Prompt, courteous service at a MISCELLANEOUS discounted price. For a free estimate & information concerning LONG TERM PERSONAL CARE. Health-building life style em- your move, call 800-525-1177. Owned and operated by the phasis. Massage, hydro, whirlpool, jacuzzi, delicious vegetarian Montana Conf. (C) diet, controlled exercise, beautiful country setting, classes, Christian ENJOY SDA SINGLES MONTHLY MAGAZINE with photos, counseling, recreation, association with young people. Afford- descriptions, special features. Ages 18-93 eligible to join this able rates. Pine Forest Health Center, (601) 655-8136. (3) Adventist singles correspondence club. Write S.A.S.E., 530 SE AWARD WINNING RECORDING PRODUCER seeks recording 12th St., College Place, WA 99324. (509) 522-2379. (C) artists . . . individuals, groups, children. Jim McDonald Produc- ADVENTIST SINGLES OVER 50 friendship club. How to: stamped tions (619) 692-2411. (3) envelope. Box 527, Canyonville, OR 97417. (3)

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For inquiries telephone or write Hinsdale Hospital Carl W. Anderson Public Relations 120 North Oak Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521 Georgia-Cumberland Academy 708/887-2475 Fax 708/887-2457 397 Academy Dr., Calhoun, Georgia 30701 An Equal Opportunity Employer (404) 629-4591 e joined together, planned together, and prayed together to ac- commodate their lan- Wguage needs; we took them under our wings because the members of the Roanoke Rapids church wanted to do something meaningful," says Pastor Wes Hall. Initially, the contact with a group of migrant farm workers in the eastern part of North Carolina was merely a smile and a handshake. It began the summer of '89 when a van-load of Hispanic workers joined the 10 Roanoke Rapids members who usually met on Wednesday evenings for prayer meeting. Shortly after they began showing a Kenneth Cox video, the unexpected Spanish-speaking group appeared. A lay pastor from Ma- con, Georgia, Paul Martinez, who worked with them, translated what Modesto and Rosa Sanchez are baptized In the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, church by they had viewed. Mario Munoz, pastor of the Columbia, South Carolina, Spanish company. About 15 of the Hispanics who came to worship with the 40+ member church on a regular basis on Sabbath were Adventists. The remainder of the laborers came along to worship with them. "Those family-oriented people have a communal spirit. They do things Love Bridges together," adds Hall. As the number grew to approxi- mately 40, they had to start meet- ing in the fellowship hall of the church. Their services were made Language possible through the assistance of Paul Martinez and another dedi- cated lay couple from Beltsville, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rios, Debbte Rapp who drove down on weekends so Barrier by that Antonio could frequently speak at the meetings. Rios, who speaks several languages fluently, has been instrumental in starting several potluck; the senior pastor came to and winning their confidence, Spanish churches in the District of the Adventist church as well. Christ's example of reaching out Columbia and Maryland area. Ac- Even though the group travels is clearly being followed. On March cording to Hall, Rios felt it was back and forth for the most part 23, 1990, Mario Munoz, pastor of important for the district pastor to to Wauchula, Florida, they have communicate with the group. become a segment of the plan- Therefore, many times Hall would ning that goes on for the church. preach and Rios or Martinez would Spanish quarterlies are ordered, translate. gifts are provided at times, and "By this all will In response to a newspaper prayerful support has been devoted know you are my advertisement run by Pastor Hall in regard to a potential Sabbath inviting other Spanish-speaking problem at work for a few of them. disciples, if you people in the community to join By the time the employer was have love for for worship at their church, a reply approached, the prayers of the was made by Shelli Wall, an asso- church members and the convic- one another." ciate pastor of the Rosemary tion of the Holy Spirit had con- Methodist church, one of the larg- vinced him not to pursue the la- est churches in Roanoke Rapids. borers working on Sabbath. Our The pastor was anxious to help members respect the hard-work- the Columbia, South Carolina, provide materials for this kind of ing philosophy of these people. Spanish company, came to Roanoke endeavor. Some basic materials They don't expect much, but they Rapids and baptized three mem- were made available, like paper- accept generosity when it's ex- bers of the group. "By this all will back Bibles and hymnals. One tended," comments Hall. know you are my disciples, if you Sunday, the two churches got By worshiping with Hispanic have love for one another" (Jai together for a volleyball game and workers, ministering to their needs, 13:35).

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ever I needed. After what seemed like a Volume 85, No. 3 March, 1991 small eternity and with some resignation Official Organ of the Southern Union on the part of my young husband, we Conference of Seventh-day Adventists walked out of McGowins triumphantly carrying a box with the magnificent black SOUTHERN UNION and white plaid sports coat. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Days and weeks soon turned into months, The Black and White Sports Coat and I noticed that "the perfect black and 3978 Memorial Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan, was our usual white plaid sports coat" hung dejectedly Mail Address • P.O. Box 849 • Decatur, Georgia 30031 in the closet. For all of its practical at- Telephone (404) 299-1832 mecca for shopping, topped only by Grand Rapids and Chicago on rare occasions. It tributes (I had thought), it just wasn't M D GORDON President was Allegan, however, the typical Malcolm, it wasn't his style. tie didn't Secretary W D. SUMPTER Treasurer R. P. CENTER mainstreet town, whose stores beckoned feel comfortable in it. He just wasn't a Undertreasurer L. D. BEERS, JR. my inspection from time to time. black and white plaid sports coat man. Departments Old Allegan boasted the usual variety I had unwisely foisted my opinion and Association Treasurer LARRY L. DAVIS of businesses and services. Many of these desires on my poor, hapless husband. Assistant ARDITH A. BEERS establishments still exist. It seems that, How about it? Thinking back, have you Church Growth/Evangelism RON HALVORSEI'I so far, "a mall" has not uprooted and ever tried to put a black and white plaid Church Ministries, AS1 W M ABBOTT, JR. sports coat on somebody, or even worse, Associate O.J. McKINNEY, JR. displaced the quaint buildings with their Associate A R WILLIAMSON owner-run stores of yesteryear. Aside from everybody? Oh, but you say, they'd look Civilian Chaplain LESTER RILEA the faithful and dependable J. C. Penny so-o-o good in it; it would be so-o-o practical Communication GEORGE A. POWELL and the Grange Department Store, there as well as economical. It's the "right" Associate MARTIN BUTLER was McGowins, the "Saks Fifth Avenue" thing; they just don't realize or appreci- Associate OLSON PERRY of Allegan. ate the fact, but I just know it's also for Sign Engineer DANNY L. McDONALD It was at McGowins that I purchased their own best good. Computer Service ROGER PARKER Systems Analyst THOMAS WORTHEN some of my bridal trousseau. Soon there- All of us are unique, one-of-a-kind, Dental J. GLEN LINEBARGER after, on a trip back home from college original Creator-made humans. lie didn't Associate ROBERT W. ADDISON I chanced to stop by my favorite store. use a cookie cutter. He used His infinite Education K JAMES EPPERSON After purchasing some item of necessity, creativity. So we as His children must Associate NORWIDA A. MARSHALL I found myself wandering over into the allow our Creator's genius to develop. Associate DONALD L. WEATHERALL men's department. I thought I'd just check God never intended that we all fit into Health/Temperance, Revivalist . . . . DENNIS ROSS, JR. Inner Cities W. D. SUMPTER out what was available in sports coats for one uniform mold. Medical JOE S. CRUISE my new husband. To my delight, I found I must confess I still enjoy shopping for Associate HAROLD W. MOODY a real prize, a beautiful, black and white my husband. Eagerly I ferret out quality Ministerial 0 J McKINNEY, JR. plaid coat in my husband's size. merchandise that is blessed with bargain Public Affairs and Religious Liberty...... L. A. STOUT It didn't matter that we really couldn't prices, whenever I can find it. But, unlike Publishing B J BECKWORTH afford the coat. I was convinced from the earlier years, I encourage my still hand- GERALD R. BIETZ Associate some husband to make his own final Associate T R SMITH moment I laid eyes on it that my tall, Adventist Book Centers DOUG ANDERSON handsome husband needed this addition decision on a purchase—a decision based Trust Services STEWART J. CROOK to his wardrobe. Within the hour, I cor- on his own individual preference and taste. Women's Commission EVIE VANDEVERE ralled my husband into the store and We should have a more sympathetic proudly showed him "my find." I quickly and humble attitude towards others. We Local Conference Directory discovered, however, that he was not nearly must never impose "a black and white CAROLINA — Kenneth Coonley, president; Ronald as excited about the black and white plaid sports coat" on anyone. Our God Schmidt, secretary; W. Benny Moore, treasurer; 6000 plaid sports coat as I. doesn't want us to try putting everyone Conference Drive (P.O. Box 25848), Charlotte, North I could immediately see that I must go in black and white plaid sports coats, no Carolina 28212. Telephone (704) 535-6720. Advent- matter how flood we think it would look ist Book Center — Telephone (704) 535-6728. to work, and so I did. There was no need FLORIDA—O. 0. Graham, president; Lewis Hendershot, of a salesman. What he didn't know was on them. He does want us to be: secretary; R. L. Walden, treasurer; 616 E. Rollins Street that I was pulling out all the stops, as it Tender with the young, (P.O. Box 1313), Orlando, Florida 32802. Telephone were, using all my lngathering and litera- Compassionate with the aged, (407) 898-752 I . Adventist Book Center-242 Cam- ture evangelist skills put together. Sympathetic with the striving, and den Road (P.O. Box 1313), Orlando, Florida 32802. I assured Malcolm that this coat would Tolerant of the weak and the strong. Telephone (407) 898-8974. be just the thing to tie together other Then, in every work and action, He bids GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND — W. A. Geary, president; A. M. things already hanging in his closet, thus us gently lead them to the Righteous Judge Long, secretary; Errol Eder, treasurer; 1-75 at Highway expanding his sparse wardrobe. Why, he who lovingly wraps them in His Perfect 156 (P.O. Box 12000), Calhoun, Georgia 30703-7001. could wear black or different shades of Robe of Righteousness. Isn't He a won- Telephone (404) 629-7951. Adventist Book Center grey slacks; and in the summer, white derful God? That robe, or "coat," will — P.O. Box V, Collegedale, TN 37315. Telephone trousers would be just the thing. He just look good on everybody! (615) 396-2814. must have it; I would go without what- GULF STATES — R. R. Hallock, president; James 0. Greek, secretary; Marvin Glantz, treasurer; 6450 At- lanta Highway (P.O. Box 17100), Montgomery, Ala- bama 36193. Telephone (205) 272-7493. Adventist Book Center. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE—C. L. Shan kel, president; John Fowler, secretary; Douglas A. Hilliard, treasurer; 850 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 (P.O. Box 459, Madison Tennessee 37116). Telephone (615) 859-139 I . Adventist Book Center — Tele- Editor GEORGE A. POWELL phone (615) 859-1125. Managing Editor OLSON PERRY SOUTH ATLANTIC — Ralph P. Peay, president; V. J. Assistant Editor MARTIN BUTLER Mendinghall, secretary; Eugene Mason, treasurer; 294 Editorial Secretaries JOCELYN D. ANDERSON Hightower Road, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318. Tele- PATRICIA FOSTER phone (404) 792-0535. Adventist Book Center — Circulation BONNIE EPPERSON Morris Brown Station, Box 92447, Atlanta, Georgia Production ALLEN J. OLSEN 30314. Telephone (404) 792-0535. SOUTH CENTRAL — C. E. Dudley, president; J. W. McCoy, Design and Layout THE COLLEGE PRESS ART DEPT. secretary; F. N. Crowe, treasurer; 715 Young's Lane Contributing Editors (P.O. Box 24936), Nashville, Tennessee 37202. Tele- Carolina — RON QUICK SHELTON E. KILBY III — South Central phone (615) 226-6500. Adventist Book Center. SOUTHEASTERN — Jackson Doggette, president; Florida — CYNTHIA KURTZHALS ROY R. BROWN — Southeastern R. R. Brown, secretary; Robert Patterson, treasurer; Georgia-Cumberland — DONALD LIVESAY JANE MARIE ALLEN — Adventist Book Center, I80 North Westmonte Drive, Gulf States — ALICE ROBERTSON VOORHEIS Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (P. O. Box 160067, Kentucky-Tennessee — VERN BILOFF ROY E. MALCOLM — Oakwood College Altamonte Springs, Florida 32716-00567). Telephone South Atlantic — S. E. GOODEN DORIS BURDICK — Southern College (407) 869-5264. Publisher SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

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