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The Day that Rocked our World Surreal, catastrophic, unbelievable, nightmarish, and nerve-shattering are just some of the words to describe the terrifying event of September 11, 2001, the day that rocked our world. This horrifying experience unfolded right before our eyes on national television, and at closer proximity to thousands of New Yorkers, Pennsylva- nians, and Washington, D.C., residents. And, though what we viewed on our live news networks was actually taking place, many described a corresponding feeling of disbe- lief that our worst fear was becoming reality. Many of us believed that these unthinkable acts of terror could not happen to us. However, they did, and thousands of screaming people in lower Manhattan and the northern Virginia area were sent fleeing in search of safety. One upper Manhat- tan resident fled more than 80 long city blocks and lost her shoe in the process. She recalls exiting the subway station just below the World Trade Center complex in time to see the second plane hit the South tower. The grinding, crushing, explosive sounds of scraping metal and shattering glass created a dingy atmospheric haze across lower Manhattan. As the towers were being evacuated, despondent employees jumped to their deaths. The terrorist attack on America which unfolded in New York, northern Virginia, and Pennsylvania, gripped hearts around the globe. Our world was shaken up. This was a day that rocked our very foundations. The human heart searches for meaning and encouragement in times of confusion Ron C. Smith, and fear. It has been demonstrated by numerous studies that our response to misfor- tune is more impacting on our well-being than the misfortune itself. What can we learn D.Min., Ph.D. from these catastrophic events? Southern Union The Bible offers meaning and interpretation that supplies a context for the events President of September 11. In Luke 21, we were admonished to take careful inventory of events in our world during these times. Jesus alludes to signs of His return to this Earth, and among the many signs He catalogs is the distress of nations and people’s hearts failing them because of fear. One of the paradoxes of our place in history is that interna- tional leaders with an emphasis on foreign relations and policies speak of peace while simultaneously developing arms for war. This causes people to be afraid. Jesus urges us in this kind of climate to look for Him to come back to this world. His purpose for returning includes the introduction of a new world government of which He is leader. The foundations of this new government are peace, honesty, and love. Matthew 24 speaks of another day sure to rock our world. When Jesus returns to the Earth, there will be a more global riveting effect. The brilliance, volume, and sur- prise of this event will be even more impacting than the events of September 11, 2001.

2 T IDINGS • July 2013 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 107, No. 7, July 2013 The Southern Tidings is the Official Features Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists The Spiritual Side SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 of Student Life Telephone (404) 299-1832 4 www.southernunion.com Staff Editor R. Steven Norman III A Not-So-Silent Ministry Managing Editor IRISENE DOUCE Circulation Bobbie Millburn Advertising Nathan Zinner 8 Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN Every Flight Contributing Editors is a Mission Adventist Health System Rainey turlington Adventist University of Health Sciences sarah crowder 10 Carolina RON QUICK CREATION Health Lynell LaMountain Florida MARTIN BUTLER Serving God, Community, Georgia-Cumberland Tamara Wolcott Fisher Gulf States Becky Grice and Country Hispanic Mariel Lombardi 12 Kentucky-Tennessee STEVE ROSE Oakwood University TIM ALLSTON South Atlantic WHITNEY JORDAN South Central Marvin Allison When My People Pray Southeastern Robert Henley Southern Adventist University LUCAS PATTERSON 13 Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 44270, Charlotte, NC 28215 Follow Jesus FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 14 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 16 Southern Union SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 18 CREATION Health P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 19 Southern Adventist University P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 20 Adventist Health System SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 21 Adventist University of Health Sciences ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 357-2482 22 Carolina 900 Hope Way, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 ews ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF 24 Florida HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 26 Georgia-Cumberland 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY (256) 726-7000 28 Gulf States 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (800) SOUTHERN N 30 Kentucky-Tennessee P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 32 South Central SOUTHERN TIDINGS Volume 107 Number 7, July 2013. 34 Southeastern Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to all members. POSTMASTER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, 36 Hispanic P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 [email protected] 42 Classified Advertising 46 Events Calendar/Announcement

July 2013 • T IDINGS 3 Cover Feature

Many Adventist University students find that ministering to patients in clinicals encourages them to nurture their own spiritual life.

4 T IDINGS • July 2013 The Spiritual Side of Student Life By Sarah Crowder, Tim Allston, and Lucas Patterson

Adventist colleges in the South- “Would you like me to pray with major, had a similar situation with an ern Union offer far more than just a you?” Kayla asked. elderly patient who was not coping safe environment for students to get While the patient did not under- well with the reality that his leg would a Christian education. These three in- stand much English, the prayer that soon be amputated. Alain decided to stitutions provide unique opportuni- followed superseded language. get to know the patient on a personal ties outside the classroom for young level. This approach people to discover God’s leading in led to an opportuni- their lives. ty to encourage the Wake up. Eat. Go to class. Go to patient and have a class, again. Eat. See friends. Re- conversation about turn to class. Study. Work. Eat. Go God. to sleep. Repeat this over and over At the end of again for nine months out of the year the day the patient and you begin to have an idea what thanked Alain, tell- it’s like to be a college student today ing him he helped (although the sleep part can be a bit more than he knew. of a luxury sometimes). These situations But all is not lost in the frantic not only benefit the pace of such a busy schedule. Ad- patient, but also ventist University of Health Sciences inspire the students. (Orlando, Florida), Oakwood Uni- “Clinicals are versity (Huntsville, Alabama), and Lynne Tier, professor in the Department of Nursing, and the a maturing experi- Southern Adventist University (Col- rest of Adventist University’s faculty encourage students to ence, when you legedale, Tennessee) provide activi- meet patients’ physical and spiritual needs. go to the hospital ties and environments ensuring that you’re surrounded amid the chaos of a college student’s “Right after we prayed she by real life,” Alain said. “I realize I can life lie many chances for Christ to stopped crying,” Kayla said. “You be a missionary while being a nurse. I enter in and remind them that He is could tell she felt better after she really like that.” in control. In these moments, God received the spiritual support she For Kayla, nursing is a career that teaches students that things of eternal needed.” challenges her to grow spiritually. “In- value are rarely double spaced, peer At Adventist University of Health teracting with patients encourages me reviewed, or graded. It is here they Sciences, Kayla and her classmates to stay strong in my faith and relation- learn that education is very impor- learn the importance of holistic care. ship with God so I can continue shar- tant, but it isn’t everything. A caretaker’s primary goal is to meet ing that love and hope with others.” a patient’s safety and physical Adventist University of needs, but sometimes the deeper Health Sciences needs are of an emotional or The patient walked slowly across spiritual nature. the hospital room, anxious about the “Spirituality is encouraged upcoming procedure and surrounded in our program from day one,” by nurses and doctors speaking an said Lynne Tier, professor in the unfamiliar language. Kayla Pyecha, Department of Nursing. “We senior nursing student, sensed the care for patients not just by what tension, and when the patient burst we learn in the books, but by into tears she realized she needed meeting the needs of the patient help from someone bigger than and family.” Two students take a break from their busy sched- herself. Alain Jean, senior nursing ule for a moment of prayer.

July 2013 • T IDINGS 5 Oakwood University The Office of Spiritual Life (OSL) at Oakwood University strongly believes that mission starts at home. Christians are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, and that means minis- tering right next door. One way they share this passion for action with students is through OU4H- HIM (Oakwood University 4 His Hands in Missions), a group that works on both national and inter- national missions. Last year, OU4HHIM took on two major projects that led students outside the classroom, outside the worship services, and outside of Huntsville for opportu- nities to work for God and grow closer to Him through service for Him. During Thanksgiving Break, OU4HHIM traveled to Mem- phis, Tennessee, for four days of volunteering. They worked with at-risk youth through sports and crafts at a local nonprofit, visited Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy where they used drama to reach the students, and spent time with sick and shut-in mem- bers of the surrounding churches. For Spring Break, OU4HHIM volunteered in Orlando, Florida. They served at a downtown res- cue mission, connecting deeply with children and families. “What made this trip special was the fact that the students who came could have done so many other things,” said Sarina Gould- ing, senior theology major at Oakwood. “Spring Break is a big deal!” But, Sarina and her classmates took away far more from this experience than they would a trip to the beach or any other vacation Sarina Goulding is a senior theology major at Oakwood University. In her words: destination. “We are called to ‘love our neighbors as ourselves,’ and that means ministering right “We learned not only how to next door. It is such an amazing experience being a helping hand ‘for Him’ right where we are. Thanksgiving Break in Memphis, Tennessee, we spent at Youth Villages, a non- serve others, but also how to serve profit organization where we volunteered with the youth through sports and crafts; and each other; through devotions and Alcy Adventist Junior Academy, where we performed a ‘Service’ skit; as well as our work prayer partners, we built a family with the sick and shut-in of the surrounding churches. Spring Break 2013 in Orlando, of students grounded in service. Florida, we decided to serve at downtown Orlando’s Union Rescue Mission. It was a great There is nothing better than com- experience to work in its Bargain Store with ‘Jeans for Teens,’ as we went through hun- dreds and hundreds of jeans for homeless youth. We also worked with their children and ing together with one goal and with the families. We not only learned how to serve others, but how to serve each other; one purpose: to serve Him.” through devotions and prayer partners, we built a family grounded in service.”

6 T IDINGS • July 2013 Southern Adventist University Service-learning activities and student-led mission trips are extremely helpful in creat- ing an atmosphere where young people attending our Adventist universities can grow spiritually. But for some, nothing connects them more to the Divine than spending time in nature. Southern Adventist Univer- sity is fortunate to have more than 800 forested acres as part of its campus. Included in that space are trails for hiking and biking, caves for exploring, and When the Goliath Wall area of the student park isn’t being used by rock climbers, it makes a natural rock walls for climbing. perfect amphitheater for the Friday night lawn concerts and Vespers programs. Combine that with Collegedale’s proximity to Chattanooga, beautiful place existed right outside make every attempt to utilize these recently voted the number one city in my dorm. Everything around me geographical features to help nurture American by Outside magazine, and was screaming of God’s glorious and those under their care. Be it a vespers students seeking to explore God’s Sec- beautiful power,” Austin said. “I began program in canoes on a lake, or lawn ond Book find Southern a good fit. to pray and talk to God throughout concerts in the amphitheater, oppor- Austin Long, junior nursing major, the run, and as I topped a particularly tunities abound for students to grow was enrolled for a year at the Univer- difficult hill, I fell to my knees grasping amid the wonders of His creation. sity of Tennessee-Chattanooga — a for air. I pleaded for God to change For more information, please time that he says “neither God nor I me and make me new!” visit adu.edu, oakwood.edu, or was proud of” — before transferring Deeply moved by the experience, southern.edu. to Southern. A lifelong athlete, part of Austin now runs on the Biology Trail Sarah Crowder is the communi- his routine included jogs each morn- each morning and prays on top of the cation specialist at Adventist Uni- ing on nearby sidewalks and roads. ridge. Since he began this habit, his versity of Health Sciences, Orlando, One day after moving to campus he grades, happiness, and relationship Florida. Tim Allston is the director of decided to try out the Biology Trail, with God have all improved “by leaps public relations at Oakwood Uni- a collection of more than 10 miles and bounds.” versity, Huntsville, Alabama. Lucas of paths winding around White Oak Blessed with a vast toolkit of Patterson is the editorial manager at Mountain on the western edge of natural resources — mountains, riv- Southern Adventist University, Col- campus, during the run. ers, caves, and more — Southern’s legedale, Tennessee. “I could not believe that such a spiritual, social, and academic leaders

Southern students take advantage of the Biology Trails on campus. The trails were recently voted as a top 10 site for mountain biking in Tennessee.

July 2013 • T IDINGS 7 Southern Union Feature

By Jeffrey Jordan

Southern Deaf Fellowship Camp Meeting 2011 at Cohutta Springs Conference Center in Crandall, Georgia

In May 1997, Melissa and I accept- Fellowship live-streams the worship who live in such widespread locations ed a call from the Georgia-Cumberland service via the Internet. As most of the is the desire and need for face-to-face Conference to plant a deaf church in world’s deaf population doesn’t have fellowship. Southern Deaf Fellow- Atlanta, Georgia. Being deaf myself, an interpreter available to them, tech- ship’s Camp Meeting, held each year I felt called to be a pastor for this nology has been an incredibly effective at Cohutta Springs Conference Center demographic, and had just graduated tool in reaching out to the deaf broth- in Crandall, Georgia, is designed to from the seminary at Andrews Univer- ers and sisters, wherever they may be. meet this very need. The deaf travel sity. We began with no members and Through the years, the membership from far and wide to attend the event, grew slowly to a church family of 12. has grown to 60, and they live all and highly value the opportunity to Then, in April 2005, Southern Deaf over the country. Individuals in a total spend time together. Fellowship was organized as an of- of 225 cities in 31 states, plus Wash- Serving in deaf ministries has ficial church with 34 charter members. ington, D.C., have logged on to the been a team effort for my wife and Three years later, we were called to website to watch the Sabbath morning me. Each week, she interprets in spo- the Collegedale, Tennessee, area, and service. We’ve also had viewers from ken English the sermons I preach in have been serving there since. 12 countries: Canada, Mexico, El Sal- American Sign Language (ASL). And, Deaf people are geographically vador, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, we’ve strived to make it a community spread out the world over, and the Germany, Poland, Romania, Sweden, effort, as well. Many students enrolled ministry is hardly limited to the local Malaysia, and the Philippines. in ASL classes at Southern Adventist area. Every Sabbath, Southern Deaf A unique challenge for members University attend Southern Deaf Fel-

8 T IDINGS • July 2013 lowship to experience deaf culture, and church leaders. To illustrate how College, Philippines. Excluding the and augment their language learning. far behind the deaf work is — I am United States, there is an Adventist Interacting and sharing with these currently the only full-time, paid Ad- deaf ministries presence in Ukraine, young adults has been a great avenue ventist pastor in the North American Poland, France, Kenya, India, Philip- for educating them about the needs of Division. There is a desperate need pines, Brazil, Barbados, Trinidad, the deaf within the Church. for workers and a training center to Ghana, Russia, Latvia, Korea, Mexico, The deaf community is an often educate them. Puerto Rico, and Canada. It’s good over-looked people group who need But again, the need is global. news, but it still leaves a lot of coun- to hear the Gospel. More than two Gospel Outreach is one entity that has tries untouched. Melissa tells people million deaf people live in America, taken on the mission of reaching the that it is the work among the deaf that but the work around the world is world’s deaf. John Blake, a hearing will usher in Christ’s coming because even greater. Sign language is not a retired minister from Canada who they are the last to “hear.” universal language, and every country has a grown deaf daughter and son, It is with this knowledge that I has its own sign language, not unlike works diligently with this ministry, pray you will open your mind and spoken language. What’s more, every and has witnessed the life-changing heart to the need and overwhelming country has an entire deaf sub-culture effect it had on foreign deaf culture. task left to fulfill the Great Commis- that is completely unreached, which India, for example, has more than sion among this people group. To presents an incredible challenge. 19 million deaf people, and Gospel learn more about how you can be In his article “Do We Hear Outreach has sponsored more than involved with deaf ministries, please Them?” (Adventist World, February 40 deaf workers, resulting in seven contact me or visit the website at 2012), Larry Evans, General Confer- churches for the deaf and more than deafchurchonline.org. ence liaison for International Deaf 500 members. India was also the first Jeffrey Jordan is pastor of the Ministries, highlights the incredible country to have an Adventist school Southern Deaf Fellowship Church in need for ministry among the deaf, for the deaf, and we are excited about McDonald, Tennessee. and calls for this need to be at the another Adventist deaf school that is focal forefront for Adventist members almost complete near Mountain View

These are just a few of the workers sponsored by Gospel Outreach in 2011, with American pastors Alfred Griffith (left) and Jeffrey Jordan sitting on the front row, center.

New building for deaf school in the Philippines near Mountain View College

Jeffrey Jordan, pastor of Southern Deaf Fellow- The Jordan family: Melissa, Jared, ship Church in McDonald, Tennessee Jeffrey, Niklas, Matthew, and Noah.

July 2013 • T IDINGS 9 Florida Feature Lee Bennett Every Flight is a

MissionBy Gladys Neigel With blue skies stretching to infinity, 15-year- old Ken Guill chugged along on a tractor as he cultivated rows and rows of Iowa corn. His attention was suddenly diverted to the sky as he watched an airplane lift off from a nearby airstrip.

10 T IDINGS • July 2013 Later, when the engine need- ed to be replaced, the Lord impressed him to look for one on eBay. Finally, when dona- tions slowed down, he prayed for guidance on what to do next. The Lord sent a young man who was willing to buy the plane and give Missions Made Possible complete use of it for all of their flights. Captain Guill’s dedication to service has not gone unno- ticed. He was recently fea- tured in an “Everyday Heroes” segment on Central Florida News 13. During this year’s spring training, the New York

Lee Bennett Yankees acknowledged Guill and Missions Made Possible Captain Ken Guill has flown on each of the 95 Missions Made Possible emergency relief flights with a co-pilot and a nurse. He is a member of Kress Memorial Church, Winter Park, Florida. during their Helping Others to Persevere and Excel (HOPE) His desire for flying, born at sorship of corporations, Missions Week and presented him with age five, took over his senses, and Made Possible has flown 95 flights a $5,000 check. While recognitions his eyes never left the plane as it for patients as young as babies in are greatly appreciated, the acco- soared into the sky. His dad would need of specialized medical care to lades he enjoys most are the many later find him trying to replant the corn he had overturned. Flying became not only a dream but a reality when, five years after the cornfield experience, Guill became a student pilot and was on his way to becoming certified. Over the years, he found ways to use his love of flying for recreation and in helping others. As he volunteered transporting patients for the Angel Flight orga- nization, he saw a need to serve stretcher patients since commercial airline flights were not equipped for this. However, it wasn’t until a rainy day in November 2004 when the thought came to him to start such an emergency relief flight organization. As the president and founder, Ken Gui ll he chose Missions Possible for the “Thank you so much for volunteering your services to fly Nicholas and me to Florida organization’s name. His friend and for his hyperbaric treatment,” wrote Jayna Stogner, pictured with her son and Richard Newbauer, M.D. vice president, Joe Kemmerer, sug- gested adding the word “made” to the title, and Orlando-based Mis- 94-year-old seniors relocating to a thank-you notes received through sions Made Possible was born. medical facility near loved ones. the years from the people he has After putting in personal money “The idea of helping in this helped. toward the initial outlay, Guill has way must have come from God,” Learn more about Captain relied on donations to fund this says Guill, “because it came to me Guill’s life-saving missions at mis- 501(c)(3) organization. Through like a light.” When he prayed for sionsmadepossible.com, or e-mail generosity of individuals and spon- an airplane, the Lord provided one. him at [email protected].

July 2013 • T IDINGS 11 Florida Feature

The Dunford Family of Fort Myers

By Larry and Sherryl Ford Through service, the Dunford fam- of Dentistry asked him to head up a tributions was the “transformation ily of the Fort Myers, Florida, Church mission trip to Fiji for dental students they brought to the worship service is living out what God has asked of and hygienists. Sons Miles and Lance through their music,” says Marvin Wil- them: “See that justice is done, let accompanied their parents to help liams, a former pastor. “Our congre- mercy be your first concern, and hum- provide free dental care to underprivi- gation loved the praise time as their bly obey your God,” Micah 6:8, CEV. leged Islanders. hearts were prepared for the spoken Larry Dunford, D.D.S., a prosth- The Dunford boys have become message.” odontist, and his wife, Terrilynn, a respected professionals in their own registered nurse, have found numer- right. They are compassionate, caring ous ways of using their gifts, training, individuals who are concerned not and education to serve their church only about the welfare of their church and community. Since 1986, Larry’s family, but their entire community. skill, concern for his patients, and de- Lance, the oldest, is an assistant sire for excellence have contributed to public defender for the 20th Judicial his continued recognition among top Circuit serving southwest Florida. prosthodontists. His clients have described him as Involved in their community, the “trustworthy, consistent, and one Dunfords give their time and talents who shows concern.” One defendant to numerous local charities including expressed his appreciation simply for Project Dentist’s Care which assists “being treated like a person.” those who can’t afford dental work, While studying psychology in and Special Equestrians which pro- college, the youngest son Miles found vides therapeutic horseback his childhood fascination with riding and equine airplanes reawakening. assisted activities Recently, he received “Miles has always been a dreamer and to children and his Navy wings and a doer,” says cousin Aaron Harder. “I adults with dis- began training on couldn’t be more proud of his accomplish- ments and the man he has become.” abilities. F-18 Super Hornet When Larry aircraft. was president No doubt both Truly, the Dunford family is an- of the National sons learned the joy of swering Scripture’s call to be just and Association of service from parents merciful while humbly obeying God. Seventh-day Ad- who are active in As a result, their service honors the Lance courted Lauren Bakos during col- ventist Dentists, lege and law school in central Florida. their local church. Lord and reflects their gratitude for the Loma Linda Uni- They were married September 2011 in St. One of their most freedoms of our country. versity School Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. noteworthy con-

12 T IDINGS • July 2013 South Central Feature When My People Pray BY MARVIN L. ALLISON SR.

Craig Newborn, Ph.D., Conference Sabbath School and Spirit of Prophecy director, ran a three-day seminar on the Spirit of Prophecy.

The 67th South with the message, to the hospital, and as the service was Central Camp Meeting “Power Failures.” happening in the Oakwood university this year began as usual: The Holy Spirit Church, the constituents were able constituents piling in on filled the sanctuary, to witness Hardin ordained via the Friday, the busy registra- and hundreds were monitors in the sanctuary. The Lord tion process, checking into convicted to either took what would have been a low for the rooms, unloading the unite with Christ Hardin and used the airways to defeat vehicles ... pretty much for the first time, the devil. the same old stuff as years or to renew their There were many seminars offered gone by. There were relationship. The for spiritual and personal growth; how- expectations of a commu- preaching moment ever, one of the seminars became the nion with God, anticipa- ended with a ques- third highlight of Camp Meeting. Craig tion of various seminars, tion, “Can it get Newborn, Ph.D., Conference Sabbath and the list goes on and better than this?” School and Spirit of Prophecy director, on. The same question And, even with ran a three-day seminar on the Spirit was on everybody’s mind: the anticipation of Prophecy, and how to revitalize “Would Camp Meeting be that next year will the prophetic ministry of Ellen White any different this year than Pictured is one of many im- be better than this within the Church today. This semi- promptu prayer groups at Camp last?” To the glory of God, Meeting. year, that will be a nar had the place packed; in fact, the the answer was resound- tall order to meet. crowd became so great that the venue ingly, “yes.” However, the was changed to a larger auditorium to Prayer was the main emphasis for preaching moment was not the only accommodate the mass of individu- Camp Meeting, with the theme, “When highlight of Camp Meeting. All wit- als. South Central is blessed to have My People Pray.” It was a blessing to nessed a rare event in the Conference, the only Spirit of Prophecy director in see groups of worshippers around the and that was the ordination of nine any conference in the North American campus huddled together and praying, pastors. It has been well over 20 years Division. Newborn showed the history praying for the Holy Spirit to fall — since a large number of pastors were of how the Church reached a point and fall the Holy Spirit did! ordained at one time. William Winston, where many today either don’t care to Out of all the events surrounding president of South Atlantic Confer- read, or have rejected her relevance. Camp Meeting, there were three that ence, gave the ordination message, He then challenged the attendees to stood out above the rest: the preach- and Vincent White, retiring pastor, stop using the writings of Ellen White ing moment, ordination, and the Spirit gave the charge. There was another as a means to end all arguments, and of Prophecy seminar. The preaching event that we pray remains a one-time to restore confidence in her writings moment began with Leslie Pollard, event: Ed Hardin, pastor, became ill to a young adult population, which Ph.D., D.Min., president of Oakwood at Camp Meeting, and had to undergo increasingly see her as being irrelevant University, as the keynote speaker. He emergency surgery. Hardin was one of for today, or as just another author. set the pace for the preaching mo- the nine. After a brief discussion it was Camp Meeting is a time of spiritual ment with his message, “What’s Up!” determined that Hardin would be able refreshing, spiritual growth, and spiritu- That pace was then met and exceeded to attend his ordination via the Internet al renewal. We were not disappointed as each service passed, until the last from his hospital room. So Ben Jones, or let down. Prepare to join us for next Sabbath when Kenneth Manders, Conference ministerial director, and year’s Camp Meeting. executive secretary for the Bermuda Marvin L. Allison Sr., Conference com- Conference, brought the house down munication director, made their way

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Follow JesusBy GAIL McKEnzie

Family Discipleship Conference attendees enjoy being down by the lake.

A disciple in the found a place at round tables an outside hand. It, by far, was the New Testament is encouraging open discussion most popular! The greatest challenge “learner” in Greek. At and closer fellowship. During might have been washing each other’s Indian Creek Camp one presentation, Play-Doh feet with a rock still clutched tightly in on April 12-14, 2013, even found its way to the hand. One guest commented he had more than 80 individu- tables. not taken part in footwashing for more als committed a whole The highlight of the than 30 years. weekend to “learn” weekend was a very special As the walk was concluded, there what it means to be a Sabbath afternoon program was a message based on Micah 7:19: true follower of Jesus. for all ages. Adults and chil- “He will again have compassion on us; What was formerly the dren were each directed to He will tread our iniquities under foot. Kentucky-Tennessee take a rock on which they Yes, You will cast all their sins into the Prayer Conference has Nicole and Eden Levoy were to write whatever sins or depths of the sea.” This was a calling been renamed Family hold their rocks while difficulties might be keeping for all to throw their rocks into the they receive communion Discipleship Confer- emblems. them from a full relationship depths of Center Hill Lake. One young ence to better reflect a with Jesus. They were then boy had written, “My mother’s cancer,” more wholistic ap- instructed to carry the rock and he threw his rock in the lake. proach to spiritual transformation. One throughout their journey to the lake. Another little one wrote that she was of the major intentions is to provide As each group visited five stations, “upset.” Later, one little girl told her the opportunity for more young adults they were reminded they could not put mother she missed her rock because and families to attend a conference like the rock down. At one station, every- she had carried it with her everywhere. this. one dipped water to fill a pitcher that This made the point of how easy it is Join our Highland family where students are drawn closer to Incorporated in the weekend is a was to be poured to carry our burdens, Jesus in everything we do. special track for children, ages three out into a larger and the struggle it can and up. The meetings include music, cooler simulating the be to let them go and HIGHLAND OFFERS: age-appropriate messages, and crafts “Wedding at Cana.” give them to Jesus. that emphasize the theme for the Another station fea- Byron Corbett, pas- • CNA Classes • Dual Credit Classes weekend. This year while the adults tured bread broken tor, concluded with the • Campus Industries were in the chapel “learning,” 24 and fishy crackers Sunday morning meet- children under the creative leadership dispersed among the ing, giving a comprehen- of Keith DiDomenico and his team group, signifying the sive look at what a true explored the great love of Jesus and feeding of the 5,000. Eric and Ken Wetmore with their disciple is. The children the call of a disciple! And, of course, you rocks ended the weekend by The featured speaker for the adults can’t follow Jesus sharing songs they had was Ken Wetmore, Conference youth without fishing, so children and adults sung in honor of Jesus. All learned director. Through pointed, dynamic, alike dropped lines in a small tub filled following Jesus may not be easy, but thought-provoking, and challenging with water hoping to catch a (metal) everyone can be assured of this as His stories he led everyone to see Jesus fish. A balancing board simulating the followers: We never walk alone; He is as they had never seen before! Rather disciples when they were caught in the always right there beside us! than boxcar-style seating, everyone storm invariably required help from www.highland-academy.com • 615.325.2036 14 T IDINGS • July 2013 Just three hours northwest of Chattanooga, TN and about an hour north of Nashville, TN Don’t miss the fi rst day of school on August 12 @ HIGHLAND ACADEMY

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Introducing the New GraceLink The kindergarten room was designed to provide a but with the least possible the needs of the children: at University City Church in more contemporary ap- disruption to a beloved • A new graphic ap- Charlotte, N.C., looks like a proach to children’s Sabbath product that was meeting proach for PowerPoints: birthday party is in progress. School. the needs of the churches. One change is a return to Colorful balloons are Then, there was a more traditional graphics being punched or a determination style in the illustrations for patted into the air. to strengthen the PowerPoints — the Junior- By softly patting the networking aspects level part of the curriculum balloons, the chil- of GraceLink, with — with a stronger repre- dren see that when a renewed em- sentational approach and a they are gentle and phasis on parents creative cross-generational loving to others who and teachers. It is appeal. are not kind, they important to create • A distinctive par- Ru ss e ll will be more likely new ways for the ents’ page: The intent is to receive a gentle entire community to to provide content stated B ra d l e y response in return. interact and benefit in adult terms, reminding This is just one of Kindergarteners are eager to participate. one another. teachers and parents that the interactive les- Finally, an their gifts of time and effort sons from the GraceLink The curriculum itself intentional effort was made are recognized as they work curriculum that allows the was new, and focused on to maintain a sharp focus on with children. children to actively partici- leading the children into a the largest mission goals of • A more obvious bib- pate in learning about God, grace-filled grasp of spiri- the Church. GraceLink isn’t lical chronology: Graphic and prepares them to re- tual life, preparing them to just about children’s Sabbath symbols enable the partici- ceive the theme of the Bible be lifelong members of the School; ultimately, it is about pants to identify where the lesson. Teacher Debora Church. The design was leading the children to the story fits into the biblical Herring says, “I personally new as well, and a number foot of the Cross and help- chronology. love GraceLink. The more of tools were developed, ing them become lifelong • A more intentional interactive it is, the more the including a new website to focus on biblical proph- kids love it.” provide support materials for ecy: The distinctive Adven- Teacher Connie Peters, teachers and to enable par- tist emphasis on prophecy from Fletcher N.C., Church ents and children to access and the end times has been types and copies the Bible the new materials online. amplified and enhanced. and Spirit of Prophecy back- Nothing, however, can • Identification of ground references from the be expected to be innovative fundamental Adventist teacher’s guide for parents, forever. While GraceLink beliefs: A new feature by their request. She’s no- has been a great success identifies which of the 28 ticed this encourages interac- in North America and all Fundamental Beliefs of the tion between the children over the world field, after Church each particular les- and their parents as they nearly 15 years the program son supports. study the lessons together needed refreshing and re- The new GraceLink

at home. These are some of thinking in terms of modern Ru ss e ll adds a group of product the many ways GraceLink end-users. augmentations that take into

is being used to meet the The following guidelines B ra d l e y account a changing world needs of today’s children. shaped the update: and new forms of social Sabbath School teacher Kathy Few innovations First, there was a com- Russell dresses Andrew Ray as interaction. It builds on what through the years have had mitment to make the product Joseph. has gone before without the impact on children’s visibly stronger, while losing losing any of the richness ministries in the Southern none of the familiar texture Adventists. that characterized the initial Union as GraceLink. Intro- and character. The intent Out of this careful phase of the program. duced in the late 1990s, this was to make the program process came a number of —BY KATHY RUSSELL comprehensive curriculum more flexible and current, important changes to meet

16 T IDINGS • July 2013 Southern Union News

Allan Williamson Retires After 26 Years of Ministry in the Southern Union Allan Williamson came A new call center for Ken Rogers is a native worked with Sherrie Norton to the Southern Union disaster response was set up of the Pacific Northwest. He in increasing the volunteers Conference in 1986 as direc- in Collegedale, Tenn., which graduated from Auburn Ad- participating in the student tor of youth ministries, and is activated at the time of a ventist Academy and South- missions program. Many served in that position until major disaster. It was very ern Adventist University, and local ministry programs and he retired on December 31, helpful during the aftermath earned a master’s in religion campus ministry projects 2012. During those 26 years of Hurricane Katrina. from La Sierra University. involving students and lead- of service, Under his The Carolina Confer- ership opportunities were which were leadership in ence invited him to serve as established. fully dedicat- medical/dental youth pastor and chaplain at Rogers is frequently ed to youth, ministry, many Fletcher Church and Fletcher invited to speak to adults young adult, physicians, Academy, and then religion and numerous youth events Pathfinder, dentists, and and chorale director at Mt. around the world, as well Adventurer, optometrists Pisgah Academy. as Weeks of Prayer, gradua- and camp were encour- The Napa Church in tions, and Pathfinder campo- ministries, aged to take northern California provided rees. He has performed he was up practice him with youth ministry more than 100 weddings, also asked within the experience for four years, a host of baptisms, and to serve Southern when an invitation to join child dedications. During additional Union Confer- the pastoral staff at Colleg- the years many have been ministries ence territory. edale, Tenn., Church was blessed by the music minis- and depart- Ron Quic k Medical/den- extended. try and participatory praise ments. Allan Williamson tal conven- singing Rogers has directed. In 2001 tions, along Prior to coming to the he became church ministries with continuing education Southern Union, he was the director, Adventist commu- credits, were held every two vice president for student nity and disaster response years in Gatlinburg, Tenn. services at Walla Walla Uni- director, ASI executive A health professionals’ versity, Walla Walla, Wash. secretary, and medical/den- conference was held dur- He is married to Cheryl tal director. During his years ing the odd years for allied McGhee, and they love of service he also served as health professionals and the the blessing of four adult family ministries and health health directors of the local children and three precious ministries director. churches. Continuing educa- grandchildren. He was instrumental in tion credits were provided “Allan Williamson has starting the first Southern for physical therapists, re- been a true friend, mentor, Union Academy Prayer Con- spiratory therapists, CRNA’S, and role model for me over ference, which is held each nurses, and health directors. the years, and to follow in year. Pathfinders enjoyed A team of camp profes- R. Steven N o r m a n III the ministry arena that Allan and were blessed at the six sional directors continue to Ken Rogers has fostered is an honored Southern Union Pathfinder give strong leadership to privilege,” said Rogers. “I Camporees that were held summer camp and retreat During the next 20 am excited to work with under his leadership. center ministries. years he served as youth the conference youth and Youth and young pastor, Collegedale Acad- Pathfinder directors as we adults received a rich spiri- Ken Rogers joins emy chaplain, and Southern continue to grow the King- tual blessing and enjoyed the Southern Union as Adventist University campus dom of God — anticipating Christian fellowship at the Director for Children, chaplain. While chaplain the soon return of Jesus.” Southern Union Youth Youth, and Young Adult at Southern, he established Congress that was held in Ministries the youth ministry class for Chattanooga, Tenn. the School of Religion, and

July 2013 • T IDINGS 17 CREATION Health

How Healthy Relationships Impact Your Health Loneliness & Isolation social contacts had the low- were created for Did you know feelings est mortality. love. of loneliness and isolation • The amount of social increase risk of premature support was the best pre- James Lynch, death by up to 500 per- dictor of good health. M.D., writes, “The cent? Loneliness is one of mandate to ‘Love life’s deepest hurts. Lonely Bottom line? Social your neighbor as people tend to abuse drugs, connection helps prevent you love your- tobacco and alcohol, over- premature death. And get self’ is not just a eat, struggle with depres- this: It is a more power- moral mandate. It sion, and overwork. ful predictor of health and is a physiological longevity than age; gender; mandate. Caring Amazing Discovery race; social economic status; is biological. One The Alameda County self-reported physical health thing you get study is considered to be status; and health practices from caring for the definitive study on such as smoking, alcoholic others is you are social support and the beverage consumption, not lonely; and risk of death, giving some overeating, physical activ- the more con- of the very best evidence ity, and the utilization of nected you are to for the protective effect of preventive health services. life, the healthier social support. Researchers Wow. you are.” tracked 7,000 people for 40 That’s CRE- years and found this: Created For Love ATION Health! • People classified as God designed us to be —BY LYNELL lonely and isolated had healthiest and happiest and LAMOUNTAIN three times higher mortality. when we are interperson- • People with many ally connected to others; we

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18 T IDINGS • July 2013 Southern Adventist University

Registration Open for Golf Tournament that Helps Fund Scholarships Golf enthusiasts of all ern students can register renamed in his honor. ages and skill levels are for $30. Each year, an Proceeds from the invited to participate in average of 150 players tournament go to the Dave the Dave Cress Memorial participate; however, the Cress Memorial Endowed Tournament on September goal for 2013 is to grow Scholarship fund. More than 22, 2013, at the Nob North that number closer to $50,000 has been raised over Golf Course in Cohutta, Ga. 200. the life of the tournament to Proceeds from registration David Cress, the past help Southern students with go directly to a scholarship Georgia-Cumberland financial need. Last year, fund for student tuition assis- Team winners are given trophies at Conference president sponsorships and registration the end of the Dave Cress Memo- tance at Southern Adventist rial Golf Tournament. For nearly who died in a 2004 plane fees contributed more than University. 20 years this popular event has crash, had a passion $10,000 to the endowment. The tournament format been raising scholarship money for for both young people The rain date for this is a two-person select shot Southern students. and golf. He partici- year’s event is September 29. at 8 a.m. and then a four- pated in the tournament For more information visit person select shot at 2 p.m., before tee time, and fees every year when it was southern.edu/golf or call with awards for the top are set at $65 each for those originally named the Alumni 423-236-2829. three teams in each match. who sign up before July 15 Classic Tournament. Shortly —BY SHANA MICHALEK Registration begins an hour ($75 after that date). South- after his tragic death, it was School of Social Work Faculty, Students Receive Statewide Awards Faculty and students social work to perform as Southern,” Alyssa said. “I from Southern’s School of major, was given professional feel confident and empow- Social Work were recently the bachelor’s of social workers ered, not only as a student honored by the Tennessee social work Stu- in the commu- and professional, but also as chapter of the National As- dent of the Year nity,” said Lorri a daughter of God.” sociation of Social Workers Award; Rebecca Merchant, associ- In addition to its two (NASW) for excellence in Peck, master’s of ate professor of students, the faculty and staff their field. social work, has social work. in the School of Social Work Every year members been awarded The two stu- are thrilled to have one of of NASW submit names of the master’s of dents who won their own be honored with individuals within the field social work Stu- awards this year the Social Worker of the of social work who they dent of the Year; credit a large Year award. feel exemplify the best of and Evie Nogales amount of their “Our department could Associate Professor the profession’s values. For Baker, associ- Evie Nogales Baker success to South- not be more proud of Pro- the past five years, a student ate professor was named Social ern’s social work fessor Baker,” Merchant said. in Southern’s program has of social work, Worker of the Year for program. Alyssa “Those she has worked with won the bachelor’s of Social has been named the southeast region of said that attend- in the community praise Work Student of the Year Social Worker of Tennessee. ing Southern has her knowledge, her loving award. Out of the six total the Year. not only helped demeanor, and her profes- awards presented to individ- “Having three members her grow academically, but sionalism.” uals in the southeast region of our School receive these spiritually as well. To learn more about the of the NASW’s Tennessee awards is important for the “I made the right choice School of Social Work, visit chapter, Southern represen- program because it is an for great undergraduate southern.edu/socialwork. tatives earned three. affirmation that the students and graduate social work —BY LUKE EVANS Alyssa Velbis, senior are being well prepared programs when I chose

July 2013 • T IDINGS 19 Adventist Health System

AHS Employees are Among the Most Engaged Workforces Adventist was presented tion, as well as a strong their workplace and the im- Health System, the award during commitment to their col- proved business results they which com- a summit at Gal- leagues,” said Don Jernigan, achieved through building prises 44 hospital lup’s main cam- president/CEO of Adventist an engaged workforce. campuses and pus in Omaha, Health System. “These award-winning approximately Neb., May 7-9, The Gallup Great organizations set a new 79,000 employ- 2013. Workplace Award is standard for workplace ex- ees, has received “Adventist based on the most rigor- cellence,” said James Harter, the Gallup Great Health System’s ous workplace research chief scientist. “They have Workplace Award employees are ever conducted. A panel of proven track records for for the third year dedicated to workplace experts evalu- improving lives along with in a row, recogniz- providing health ated the award-winning performance. The manage- ing it as having one of the and healing with skill and organizations. ment tenets they practice best-performing and most compassion every day. This During the summit, have proven value in both productive and engaged award shows they have Great Workplace Award thriving and struggling workforces in the world. a deep connection to the winners presented the best economies overall.” Adventist Health System mission of our organiza- practices they applied to —BY MELANIE LAWHORN Hospital, School System Partner to Inspire Next Generation of Health Care Providers Florida Hospital Tampa obstacle course at Boys Pre- reason for this change is the to shadow Florida Hospital is partnering with Hillsbor- paratory Academy at Frank- exposure Florida Hospital Tampa staff members during ough County Public Schools lin Middle School, located in Tampa has provided in our clinical rotations through (HCPS) to design and imple- Tampa. The obstacle course elementary, middle, and nursing, radiology and sur- ment programs that provide will allow students to learn senior high schools. The gery. Florida Hospital Tampa education and support for the benefits of working will also host a number whole-child development. as a team, competing and of health and well- Each will have a special exercising at the same ness programs, and has emphasis on health-related time. In the fall, Charles delivered cases of water initiatives that include the Lambert, M.D., medical to students during FCAT study of science, technol- director of Florida Hospi- testing, and participated ogy, engineering, and math. tal Pepin Heart Institute, in spring painting and The partnership started in will invite students to gardening projects. January 2012, although the observe a live surgery in “Our goal is to formal agreement was not a teaching setting. work with Hillsborough signed until March 19, 2013, “The School District’s County Public Schools and will last until March partnership with Florida to create special events 2015. Hospital Tampa has provid- school district is very fortu- around studying science, The cooperative educa- ed life-changing experiences nate to have staff members technology, engineering, and tional program entitled, “Al- for many of our students,” at Florida Hospital Tampa math, so we can ultimately liance to Benefit the Whole said Gwen Luney, HCPS who recognize the value of inspire the next generation Child,” will support six assistant superintendent for supporting public education. of health care providers,” schools operated by HCPS. student services and federal We hope the relationship said Lauren Key, vice presi- Throughout the year, Florida programs. “Young men and will last for many years to dent of marketing at Florida Hospital Tampa will partici- women in the school district come.” Hospital Tampa. pate in a number of activi- are now considering careers During the year, stu- —BY JENNIFER MCVAN ties, including building an in the field of medicine. The dents will have the chance

20 T IDINGS • July 2013 Adventist University of Health Sciences

Students Research Local Water Quality in New Lab In January 2013, cords from the com- has great value for our the Department of munity where the students.” Health and Biomedi- water was tested. Due to the connec- cal Sciences opened By cross-referencing tion to Florida Hospital, a multi-scale health the records with Adventist University of science research lab. the data, students Health Sciences students The lab is equipped can determine if have a unique chance to with technology to there is a correlation get involved in valuable, utilize geographic between recurring resume-building research, information sys- health issues and while potentially making tems (GIS) to study water quality. a difference in the health health-related phe- “For each re- quality of a community. Russ Butler, professor in the Department of nomena. Health and Biomedical Sciences, explains the search process you “We sit in the center of Students have process students took to geographically map out can go deeper and a tremendous opportunity already started a local community’s water quality. deeper. For each for research,” said Don Wil- researching the first process there’s an liams, academic dean. “We phenomena: a local quality test, the students ability to integrate applaud the work that’s town with high levels of used GIS to map iron and with other fields,” said Russ been done, but this is only iron and lead in the drink- lead levels. Butler, professor in the a down payment on the ing water. By entering data A future step is to col- Department of Health and good things to come.” from the county’s water lect anonymous patient re- Biomedical Sciences. “This —BY SARAH CROWDER Electronic Tablets Improve Clinical Experience for Anesthesia Students JLR Medical Group, an use them,” said Alescia tablet aids in organization future students: a clinical Orlando anesthesia prac- DeVasher, chair of the and gives a sense of calm.” orientation guide and spe- tice, donated funds to pur- department. Two groups of anes- cialty rotation case cards. chase 52 electronic tablet Kate Olsen, senior thesia students also utilized The combination of digital devices for the Department nurse anesthesia student, the tablets in their cap- books, reference materi- of Nurse Anesthesia. recalled carrying heavy, stone projects by creating als, and study cards allows The tablets, intended cumbersome reference electronic resources for confidence and profes- primarily for students to books to sionalism while obtain clinical evaluations clinicals. gaining experi- from their preceptors, Now, when ence in clinicals. have also been an excel- she takes “It alleviates lent resource for the nurse a tablet a lot of anxi- anesthesia students. Since instead, ety,” said Rachel the first class of anesthe- she has all Mackey, senior sia students received the the same nurse anesthesia tablets in January 2013, information major. “I’ve used clinical evaluations have right at her it when I had a increased by an average of fingertips. difficult case or 22.5 percent. “Clini- a patient with a “The immediate im- cals can be disease process pact has been a dramatic a stressful I wasn’t familiar increase in clinical evalua- environ- with.” tions, but as students have ment to go —BY SARAH more time they’re finding into,” Olsen Senior nurse anesthesia students pose with the tablets donated CROWDER more and more ways to said. “The by JLR Medical Group.

July 2013 • T IDINGS 21 Carolina News

Pisgah Manor Builds New Facility The Pisgah while they listened to With 72 private bedrooms Manor Health Care addresses by David and 23 companion rooms, Center has opened Kidder, president and it has the ability to provide its doors … once CEO of the Carolina specialized care for 118 again! After hav- Adventist Retirement people. ing been in the Systems; Amy Jack- “We wanted our resi- same building son, representative of dents to feel like they were since 1975, it was the Asheville Cham- at home,” said Carolyn Ste- time for something ber of Commerce; venson, director of market- new. and Leslie Louis, ing at Pisgah Valley. May 14, David Kidder, Pisgah Manor president/CEO, president of the Caro- Residents and staff are prepares to cut the ribbon for the new state-of- 2013, marked the the-art Pisgah Manor lina Conference. delighted with the new grand opening of The new Manor, building. the new Pisgah to watch the ribbon-cutting constructed using a —BY KARA HOLLAND Manor, a state-of-the-art of the new facility, and modified neighborhood facility that is twice as large to help celebrate the big design, features numerous as its former building. More day. Guests enjoyed live stone fireplaces, cozy living than 450 people attended music and hors d’oeuvres rooms, patios, and gardens. Two North Carolina Churches Celebrate Their Heritage The Morganton and a vision to start a self-sup- gle financially. In the winter churches. Today, the old Hickory churches celebrated porting school which would of 1901, Ellen White’s grand- advent church building is a special day on May 18, provide young people with son Edson White bought the owned by a Baptist church, 2013, as they worshiped in a solid education, while at school from Shireman, add- who meets there weekly for the church building of their the same time reaching out ing it to his new program their Sunday services. How- founding fathers, the Hildeb- to the growing community called the Southern Mission- ever, the Hildebran Church ran Church. The former Hil- with evangelistic meetings. ary Society (SMS). continues to serve as a debran Church, located “We shall re- memorial to the pioneering between the current member Brother J. E. work and dedication of the Hickory and Morgan- White’s coming to our early advent believers. ton churches, was the relief when we were —BY KARA HOLLAND site of an extensive passing through deep evangelistic effort in the trials. The time has early 20th century. El- now come for us to len White wrote much lay down the burden about the Hildebran we have so long Church in her writings, carried in the school often applauding them work, allowing it to for their dedication and rest upon younger encouraging them in their In the same year that he shoulders,” wrote Shiremen efforts. built the church, Shireman in the Adventist Review and The small white church also purchased 100 acres Sabbath Herald, December building was built in 1897, of farmland to be used as a 31, 1901, edition. along with an indus- means for students to pay During the 1960s, the trial school and a boarding minimal tuition, and as a Hildebran Church was house. support for the school. abandoned and the congre- D.T. Shireman, founder However, the small gation moved to join either of the Hildebran church, had school soon began to strug- the Hickory or Morganton

22 T IDINGS • July 2013 Carolina News

North Augusta Members Purchase First Church Building — Debt-Free North maximum appointments, and mowing Augusta church budget their lawn. As a result of Church off at $80,000. their kindness, the couple members Since most donated $47,000 to the wanted properties church! a church they had been “Over half of the building for looking at needed money came by a long time. cost far more simply making a friend,” They had than that, it said Matchim. been rent- seemed very After receiving this ing for 27 unlikely that huge gift, the church was years. From any church in high spirits. They were worshiping would be of- determined to not go in in a school Carole Louis (left) and Leslie Louis, Carolina Conference presi- fered at such debt, and confident that lunchroom, dent, and other Conference officials joined the North Augusta a low price. God would provide. to worship- Church members during their celebration. Nevertheless, In the following ing in a when the of- months donations came gymnasium, In the summer of 2011, fer came six pouring in to the church, their “home” church was things began to happen. months later, it was for the and it was paid in full on anything but home. During “I was sitting in my liv- exact amount of $80,000. January 10, 2012. one period of time, the ing room one Friday night, During the waiting At last, the North congregation had even reading the Adventist Review, met in a basement under when I distinctly heard a a gymnasium, where they voice in my head that told could hear the thud of the me to buy the church that basketballs overhead while we were currently renting, they were holding church even though it was not service. for sale,” said Al Matchim, Despite their humble former pastor. beginnings, they were The next morning at certain that God had a church, Matchim told the plan for their church. With members about his experi- the strong leadership of ence, yet insisted that they its founder, Bill Harward, wait on God’s timing. pastor, the members were “If it’s God’s will that instilled with a vision that we buy the church, [they] will call us,” he said. Leslie Louis (left), Carolina Conference president; Al Matchim, held strong through the former pastor of North Augusta Church; Gary Moyer, Conference years. A few months later, the secretary; Bill Harward, original pastor; Manuel Vela, current The small 30-member pastor was called and noti- pastor; Rick Russell, Conference treasurer church often struggled, fied that the church was often feeling that Satan was on sale, and that its former period, some elderly atheist Augusta members had a doing his very best to snuff owners would like to give neighbors of one of the church building! out the light of their pres- the North August Church church members had sold According to Matchim, ence in the community. members the first offer. their house and gone to “We learned to always trust “Our church grew and However, with a small live in a nursing home. God. He is never too early, contracted many times,” congregation of around 25 The church members had and never too late. He’s said June Merritt, church members, they could not befriended this couple always right on time.” treasurer. “But it never afford much. In his head, through the years, taking —BY KARA HOLLAND faltered.” the head elder capped the them food, driving them to

July 2013 • T IDINGS 23 Florida News

Educators Endeavor to Follow Bible Principles Educators at In June 2011, are introduced to Jesus in William A. Kirlew Southern Tidings order to fulfill the purpose Junior Academy featured the story, of Christian education, (WAKJA) endeavor to “God Uses Child which is redemption. follow biblical prin- to Lead Dad to According to Ellen G. ciples by providing a Baptism,” White, on Christ-centered educa- chronicling page 30 in tion that encourages how Ma- the book preparation for this ran Walters Education,

life and for the king- O m ar F ra nci s Jr. led his “the work dom of God. Guibert Etienne (left), Maranatha Church father to of educa- Each school day associate pastor, and Margate Church Jesus. This tion and begins with staff member Ian Binns conducted weeks of prayer year, Maran the work of at William A. Kirlew Junior Academy.

worship, followed by was among F ra nci s redemption a student-led devo- the group are one, for

tion. Week of Prayer Tahlia Hutchinson routinely of students e y Valr in educa- events are conducted twice asked her mother, Dahlia, baptized, so father In 2011, Maran tion, as in in each year’s curriculum. if she could be baptized. and son are now re- Walters Jr. led his fa- redemp- This past year’s guest Her mother always re- joicing in the saving ther to Jesus. This year, tion, ‘other speakers were pastors Ian sponded that she was too knowledge of their Maran was baptized. foundation Binns and Guibert Etienne. young. However, as an Lord and Savior can no man Thirteen students accepted eighth grader, Tahlia’s wish Jesus Christ. lay than that is laid, which Jesus as their personal came true, and both she God truly continues to is Jesus Christ,’ 1 Corinthi- Savior. and her mother were bap- bless WAKJA because edu- ans 3:11.” Ever since third grade, tized on March 9, 2013. cators ensure that students —by Valrey Francis Pathfinders Excel at National Bible Competition Florida Pathfinders from States, Canada, and Great dependence on God and Florida’s teams were among Altamonte Springs, Miami Britain. that, through Him, all things those which achieved cor- Spanish, and Westchester The journey started are possible. rect answers for at least 90 Spanish churches traveled with students studying the Previously, Florida’s percent of the highest score. to Lincoln, Nebr., in April books of Acts and I and II top three teams advanced “Their level of knowl- to compete in the North Thessalonians. They memo- through competition levels edge was phenomenal,” American Division Pathfind- rized complete chapters of in their state areas, followed said one event judge. “They er Bible Experience Finals. the Bible and accompany- by Florida regional finals, definitely know their Bible.” They were among 38 clubs ing Bible commentary. More and then Southern Union —by Jacqueline Amich representing the United importantly, they learned finals. At the national level, t Hine s t Hine s t Hine s t Ro b e r Ro b e r Ro b e r

Altamonte Springs Pathfinders: Isaiah Miami Spanish Pathfinders: Elba Garcia Westchester Spanish Pathfinders: Jonam Martin (front row, left), Najah Shepherd, (front row, left), Melody Cruz, Denise Mejias (front row, left), Racquel Amich, Jayla Smith, Shanique Palmer (back row, Blandon, Manuel Baldizon (back row, Rebeca Amich (team coach), Darlinne Soto left), Courtney Richard, and Catelyn left), Nitzi Hernandez, and Catherine (back row, left), Victoria Soto, and Denysse Richard. Martinez. Alvarado. Not pictured: Sabrina Ramos.

24 T IDINGS • July 2013 Florida News

Camp Kulaqua Breaks Ground for New Lodges Camp Kulaqua in modations that are more Each will ac- High Springs, Fla., broke comfortable than the existing commodate up to ground April 14, 2013, for chalets, mini-lodges, and 120 people. For three hotel-style lodges, cabins. Each hotel-style those who wish to with completion hold meetings anticipated by without leav- January 2014. The ing the facility, lodges are designed the lodges also to accommodate feature a con- An artist concept for one of three an ever-growing ference room new lodges: See the proposed floor- Florida Conference for more than plan at http://www.floridaconference. com/?p=5847 membership, and its Lee Bennett 100 people, retreat and confer- Breaking ground for the new Woodland a kitchen for walkways, gazebos, and ence needs. Lodges are Billy Brame (left), architect; Alex catering or local food an outdoor amphitheater Camp Kulaqua Vaz, Camp Advisory Board member; Carmen service, and the latest that will accommodate the started in 1953 as a Rodriguez, Conference executive secretary; audio/visual and wire- guests in all three Woodland Rose Beavers, Camp Advisory Board member; Lodges. small youth camp Mike Cauley, Conference president; Phil less Internet capabilities. for approximately Younts, Camp ministries director; Duane The lodges are the first As church groups, 6,000 Florida Con- Rollins, Conference treasurer; and Brendan step in a master plan youth groups, Conference ference members. White, Camp Advisory Board member. that will expand Camp event planners, or individual Through the years, Kulaqua to accommo- families desire to escape Florida Conference has room will include a private date up to 1,000 guests. the confines of a hectic life, grown to more than 61,000 bathroom, queen beds, a sit- The design and location Camp Kulaqua provides a members, and so have the ting area, and a writing desk. of the lodges will give the natural habitat where visitors needs for camp and retreat They will accommodate guests an opportunity to en- can listen to God’s voice as facilities. up to six people — perfect joy the woodlands of north they marvel at His creation These housing units, for families or men’s and Florida with all its wildlife and focus on accomplishing Woodland Lodges, are women’s retreats. They will and outdoor ambiance. Each the mission of discipling oth- designed to meet the needs also have a refrigerator and room includes a balcony or ers for Christ. of those who prefer accom- microwave. patio and access to natural —by Phil Younts Umatilla Member Celebrates 100th Birthday

Elberta out to others such as licensed practical nurse Giebell’s family the Walmart greeter (LPN). She was married celebrated her to whom she gave to Floyd Giebell for 66 100th birthday books. The greeter years before he passed on April 14, and her husband away in 2001. 2013, at Uma- attended the birth- Her family includes tilla, Fla., Church day party and were Thomas (Kathy) Giebell, where she has invited to return and Peggy (Richard) Aitken, been a member attend church ser- Richard (Darla) Giebell, for 13 years. An D ou g Sc hw e rs in sk vices. Anita Carlson, and Adventist for 78 Elberta Giebell (left) enjoys her 100th birthday Giebell was born Carolyn (Doug) Towles; years, Giebell celebration with her oldest son, Thomas, and April 16, 1913, in nine grandchildren; five her oldest daughter, Peggy Aitken. has worked in Pittsburgh, Pa. For great-grandchildren; and the children’s vice. As the Lord uses her many years, she was one great-great-grand- department, and spent 20 at 100 years to work for employed as a certified child. years in community ser- Him, she actively reaches nurse assistant (CNA) and a —by Geri Bower

July 2013 • T IDINGS 25 Georgia-Cumberland News

Cohutta Foundation Blesses Members Every year at camp be- the Cohutta cause that is Springs Foun- where they dation holds made their their annual re- decisions for treat at Cohutta Jesus. This Springs Confer- evening I will ence Center be officiating at the end of a wedding for April to thank two young members. adults who met Accord- at camp while ing to Darrel working on Starkey, who staff. A new served as Foun- Adventist home

dation presi- Fi sh e r Wo l cott will be formed! dent for the This is what is

past five years, m ara Ta happening to- “The Founda- The Cohutta Springs Conference Center staff bow during a prayer of thanks for all God has day because of tion continues done to bless the conference center ministry and Foundation members. camp ministry.” to work hand The week- in hand with and ministry opportunities, essential life skills at the end also in- the Georgia-Cumberland as well as rejoicing over same time, it is unparal- cluded recognition for Rick Conference, helping to de- guests and staff.” leled as a life-changing and Shelly Stern, from Col- fray the cost of many new The goal of Cohutta is experience, and it is fun! I legedale, Tenn. The Sterns and improved facilities like to create an environment in will be baptizing two boys were the recipients of the the recent dining hall addi- which guests will find Winton Preston Award tion and patios.” and/or reconnect with which acknowledges The weekend was their Lord and Savior, members who show packed with fun. Clifford and the CS Foundation extraordinary support Goldstein, editor of the is making this possible in growing Founda- adult Sabbath School quar- by financially support- tion membership and terly and author, was the ing the projects. The provide outstanding keynote speaker. construction of a new support. Another weekend baptismal area on camp Foundation mem- highlight was listening to side is an illustration of bers provide counsel, reports from Rob Lang, this. direction, ideas, and Cohutta Springs Youth Lang said, “After funds for programs and Camp director, and Olivier 21 years of leading projects at Cohutta. The Lemaitre, Cohutta Springs camp ministry, I still Foundation (formerly Conference Center execu- can’t describe all the known as the Develop- tive director. good things that take ment Associates) brings “The Cohutta Springs place at camp! There the “impetus and 100 Foundation retreat is truly are too many things Fi sh e r Wo l cott percent of the funds for an annual celebration of on so many levels for the original conference m ara Ta God’s ministry at Cohutta,” so many lives. Camp center,” says Starkey. said Lemaitre. “This is the is a place where faith Rick Stern, from Collegedale, Tenn., Membership is open to one weekend of the year comes into focus. With thanks the members and foundation. anyone. Stern and his wife, Shelly, received the when we turn back and see more than 30 outdoor Winton Preston Award given to Cohutta —BY TAMARA WOLCOTT how God has blessed with activities, and the op- Springs Foundation members who go FISHER new projects, construction, portunity to develop above and beyond in their support.

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Good News Shared at Camp Meeting Church members “The Heavens Are nando Verduzco, children’s traveled to Southern Telling.” Malloch ministries director. Adventist University in shared a pictorial “Parents were thanking Collegedale, Tenn., from view of prophetic me because their kids were May 22 to 25 to join in history that is writ- so excited to come time after fellowship for Camp ten in the stars. He time,” said Verduzco. “But, I Meeting 2013. “Good! showed how the told them Rob was the one News in a Crumpled story of The Great to thank!” World,” was the theme. Controversy is told Snider wrote the theme The featured speak- in the constellations. song for the juniors program ers were Brad Thorp, M ic hal e k The amphitheater as well as Tabor Nudd,

president of Hope Chan- S ha n a and two overflow pastor of Gainesville, Ga., nel Network, and Dana rooms were packed Church, who wrote the Timothy Gillespie, Faith Community and Edmond, president of Health Liaison for Loma Linda University full for his presenta- theme song for the primary the South Central Confer- Health, was the speaker for young adults tion. division. Both Nudd and ence. during Camp Meeting. They met at Colleg- Other popular Snider have written the Attendees passed on edale Adventist Middle School. seminars included junior and primary program this Good News in a lov- Ed Reid’s trust ser- theme songs for the past ing way to victims of the vices seminars: “Pre- several years. recent Oklahoma tornado paring for the Devil’s Ed Wright, Georgia- disaster on May 20. At- Last Great Tempta- Cumberland president and tendees were challenged tion” and “Life After the Sabbath evening speak- to match a gift during Debt: How to Get er, encouraged the members the Sabbath School There.” Reid first to attend Camp Meeting or offering: $5,000 from presented Revela- to try it for the first time. the Samaritan Center, a tion’s foretelling of “Camp Meeting is really nonprofit social services a financial embargo, the only time when we wor-

agency. The total amount B r itni ra nnon and God’s prin- ship with members of other given to aid Oklahoma ciples of financial churches, appreciating the Ben Roy shared science fun with the chil- was $12,037.12, and dren in the Primary class. faithfulness to help rich diversity of our Confer- including the Samaritan prepare. Reid also ence, and allowing God’s Center funds it is now Oklahoma.” shared principles $17,037.12. Another way par- for dealing with debt Kurt Allen, Georgia- ticipants experienced Good and living without it. Cumberland vice president News was a variety of Spiritual emphasis for finance, said, “We will seminars, including speak- was also taking place in be sending the funds on to ers Fitzroy Graham, Jared the children’s divisions. the North Thurmon, Rob Snider, pastor of American Karen Cedartown, Ga., Church,

Division Lewis, brought something new B r itni ra nnon (NAD) and Don to the juniors program The Adventist Book Center sale is through Jacobsen. this year by having the always popular. the offer- One of children bring their ing remit- the most Bibles, and incorporate Spirit to move among us tance sys- popular their use throughout the collectively,” Wright said. “It tem, with presen- presentations and activities. helps us to feel connected, A r n all the NAD tations The theme was the “Three not only to the entire Con- forward- Je r em y was Ron Angels and the Four Pillars,” ference, but to the World ing the Ron Malloch spoke on “The Heavens Malloch’s and although it seemed a Church.” money Are Telling.” The story is still written astronomy heavy topic, many of the —BY SHANA MICHALEK on to in the heavens for all to see. seminar: children enjoyed it, said Fer-

July 2013 • T IDINGS 27 Gulf States News

Bass Students Participate in Job Shadowing Bass Memorial that they would me look into other options Academy, Lumberton, have an idea of — options I didn’t think Miss., has brought what jobs they I would actually end up many new, use- might prefer. The pursuing.” Another student ful changes to the job shadowing explained, “I learned there school such as iPads, hosts included are lots of routes/paths you gardens, and morning a wide range of can go down. You aren’t workouts. Now they professions. The limited.” The students liked have revamped the minimum amount having hands-on experi- way their students get of time was three ence. ready for future ca- hours, but some The program was suc- reers by hiring Elida students shad- cessful, but it took perse- Pacheco-Meneses as owed for mul- verance to accomplish. The a guidance counselor. tiple days, and step-by-step process can Meneses started even shadowed be daunting, but the end a job shadowing multiple people. result shows that projects program. The senior Students were like these are worth it. class shadowed pro- asked to evaluate These youth were able to fessionals in differ- their experience see what plans God might ent occupations, and in an anonymous have for them in the future, wrote a reflection survey. One stu- and they were able to wit- paper on their expe- dent said, “I was ness to their hosts through rience. To prepare able to decide Adventist education. Rebecca Alberto, senior Bass student, met with for this project, the Tidy Fenton to job shadow in the field of business. whether or not — By GABRIELA CINTRON students took career Fenton is employed by Marine Systems, Inc., in this job was for personality tests so Houma, La. me. It helped

University Parkway Church Member “Pays it Forward” Debi Jernigan, a mem- Wilson was diagnosed so she uses her skills to ber of University Parkway with multiple sclerosis treat people to a new Church in Pensacola, Fla., 16 years ago, and is now hair-do, or a manicure, was featured recently on in a wheelchair. Steve or even a new outfit. Pensacola’s WEAR-TV 3 Wilson, her husband of She does anything she as the recipient of a “Pay 40 years, takes care of can to make someone’s it Forward” gift of $500. her after serving in the day brighter. But, she Sponsored by a local car Navy and retiring from had never made some- dealer, Hill-Kelley Dodge Civil Service at NAS one’s day by surprising Chrysler Jeep, the idea of Pensacola. The television them with $500 until the televised gift program is cameras followed Jerni- the television crew to present someone chosen gan as she went to the approached her. The at random with $500, who Wilsons’ home to make video was shown dur- will then turn around and the presentation to Ann. ing University’s Church give it to someone who Jernigan is accustomed service on May 4, 2013, really could use the money. to paying it forward. She and aired on May 9. Jernigan gave the money to volunteers at hospice —BY GLENDA HASS Ann Wilson, also a mem- and assisted care facili- ber of University Church. ties. She’s a hairdresser, Debi Jernigan (left) and Ann Wilson

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New Convert Determined to Follow the Truth Beverly Green was she started watching the The call came one was stunned. During baptized by Robert Men- Amazing Facts television year later. As Meneses prayer time every Sabbath eses, pastor of the Vicks- program every Sunday. She was getting settle in his morning the members burg, Miss., Church, on completed three Bible stud- new district, the first elder would surround Green April 13, 2013. Green’s ies with them. The more brought him accumulated and pray for her. Through journey toward finding she watched and studied, mail. Meneses remembers everything, even when the Bible truth began when the stronger her conviction opening three envelopes treatments got tough, the became. “These people from Amazing Facts that members always saw a have it all,” Green shared. had been sent a year smile on her face. Her faith She stopped going to the earlier. One was a Bible was secure. Sunday church where she study interest from Green. Four months later, had belonged for years. Immediately, Meneses she was declared cancer When asked why, she said, called and invited her to free! “Beverly has been “I did not want to be part visit the church. Though a testimony of faith and of Babylon.” facing opposition from determination. She was After completing the her brother, Green began determined to stand for correspondence Bible coming to every church God even during those studies, she waited for service. difficult times when illness a call from an Adventist Then, she became wanted to rob the joy she pastor. She decided ill and was treated for had found in the Adventist she would not go to an pneumonia, but did not truth,” says Meneses. Adventist church until get better. After further —BY ELIDA MENESES someone invited her. That medical examinations, she Beverly Green stands with her pastor, Robert Meneses, as he invitation would be the was diagnosed with cancer displays her baptism certificate. sign God was leading. in both lungs. The church Conference Staff Learns How to Respond in Active Shooter Situation Corporal J.F. training was important, Peterson from the Livermore responded, “In Montgomery, Ala., our uncertain world we Police Depart- feel preparedness can be ment joined Dave the difference between sur- Livermore, Confer- viving or losing your life. ence secretary, on We want our office to be May 13, 2013, to prepared for any emergen- present an Active cy, and we are planning to Shooter Train- continue training in several ing Seminar for emergency situations. Our the Conference goal is to take this training office staff. After to our pastors and teachers. presenting Active Our prayer is a situation Shooter informa- like this would never arise, tion provided by but if it did, just maybe the U.S. Depart- Local Conference office staff listen as the Active Shooter material is lives could be saved be- ment of Homeland presented. cause we prepared.” Security, Livermore —BY REBECCA GRICE and Peterson office staff could learn how sion by a gunman. conducted drills so that the to react in case of an intru- When asked why this

July 2013 • T IDINGS 29 Kentucky-Tennessee News

Raleigh Church Holds First Health, Wellness Fair Cinco de Mayo many more activities. in the community dealing is observed in the There were cook- with health. It was provi- United States, vari- ing demonstrations dential — Cinco de Mayo ous other locations, every 30 minutes on will be remembered and and in Mexico each items such as bread will be placed in the church year on May 5. It making, how to calendar. commemorates make a colorful fruit Community services Mexico’s unlikely and vegetable salad, thanks everyone who victory over the smoothies, juicing, worked tirelessly; devoted French at the Battle and a vegan casse- their time, talents, and of Puebla on May role. The samplings prayers; and took their 5, 1862. Shana Hinson portrays a victim during the First were healthy and deli- responsibilities seriously. On May 5, Aid/CPR Class. cious. Meri James commented, 2013 Commu- The commu- “It literally brought tears to nity Services and many resourceful church nity services disaster my eyes when I saw the Women’s Ministries, under members and volunteers response team the leadership of Meri from the community who hosted a five-hour James, and members of the served. There were doctors, CPR/First-Aid/ Raleigh Church in Mem- nurses, healthcare practitio- AED certification phis, Tenn., gave added ners, audiologists, optom- class. Members significance to Cinco de etrists, dental hygienists, received intensive Mayo. They hosted a health teachers, nutritionists, food training and were fair on the church grounds. demonstrators, massage awarded a two- In the face of threatening therapists, administrative year certification. weather, when it seemed all staff, and Pathfinders. Hopefully, they would fail, and spirits were While the adults were will use their skills dampened, postponing the getting their testing done, in saving lives for Kim Thompson demonstrates how to make fair was discussed. How- the children were enter- the kingdom. a colorful fruit salad. ever, a faithful few went tained by Akasha Samuel The Raleigh into prayer mode and the and her activities team. The Church members took great interest and dedication of Lord intervened. He had the children enjoyed face paint- pride in hosting this event, our church family.” Let’s final say. ing, Bible memorization and are looking forward continue in such spirits. All were blessed by the games, bubble contests, and to planning an outreach —BY HILARY JAMES Carters Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary Bert and England, 15 daughter, Julie Estella, now publishing house there. Betty Carter miles north lives in Greenbrier; and They are active members of Green- of London, their son, Nigel, resides in of the Ridgetop Church, brier, Tenn., in 1948. In England. They have three and have held many celebrated 1976, they grandchildren and two church offices through their 65th moved to great-grandchildren. the years. wedding Ridgetop, The couple spent many —BY HELEN KELLY anniver- Tenn. They years in the Seventh-day sary on May have two Adventist publishing work 14, 2013. children, in England, Tennessee, and They were both born Canada. They also went to married in in Eng- Russia for seven months Warford, Betty and Bert Carter land. Their in 1992 to help establish a

30 T IDINGS • July 2013 Kentucky-Tennessee News

Louisville Citizens Commissioned “Give-a-Day Week of Service” “Give-a-Day Week resentatives from the Louis- Adventists could contribute signs. As they were work- of Service” is a city-wide ville churches heard about to the community, dem- ing, two different televi- movement for the people the program at one of the onstrating their interest sion stations arrived with in helping to make cameras and reporters to Louisville a great place gather film and interviews to live. to be featured on the eve- Announcements ning news. As the Middle- were placed in the town pastor and another church bulletins, and member were interviewed, emails were sent out they had the opportunity to alerting members share that they were part of to the opportunity. a group from the Middle- Several projects were town Seventh-day Adven- selected for people to tist Church just desiring to choose from so that make a difference. members could work God blessed a simple together as a group. desire to give back to the Five members community by putting His of the Middletown people at the right place Church chose to help and right time to be even beautify the Louisville greater witnesses for Him Pictured are Richard Wilson (left), Arden Hagele, Linda Wilson, Bar- Nature Center. While than they could have imag- bara Hagele, and Marius Serban, pastor. the women weeded ined. around the nature cen- —BY BARBARA HAGELE of Louisville to volunteer mayor’s Faith Forum’s, they ter itself, the men spread for one day during the immediately recognized mulch on nature paths or week of service. When rep- it as a way Seventh-day weeded the area around Kentucky Member Organizes Adventist Motorcycle Ministry Andy Burgin, a mem- opportunities for service ber of the Louisville, Ky., and connecting with others First Church, organized with similar interests. the Kentucky Chapter of The international Adventist Motorcycle Minis- organization has a web tries (AMM). This organiza- page, http://www.adven- tion is a Christian ministry tistmotorcycleministry.org, of the Seventh-day Adven- with information about the tist Church. It uses motor- organization. If you are cycles as a tool to reach interested in membership, others who have a love for rides, or other activities that the outdoors and a desire take place in Kentucky or to reach others for Christ. Tennessee, please contact Burgin says, “Being a Andy Burgin at torch- servant is our main focus.” Karen Cooksey (left), Irvin Cooksey, Ruby Latta, Gary Latta, Andy [email protected]. This chapter is looking for Burgin, David Cushman, and Jody Dickhaut, pastor —BY CLIFTON KELLER

July 2013 • T IDINGS 31 South Central News

Reviving Souls with a “Breath of Life” ing ovations, and cheers world events. Add the 111 men, women, boys, and as they watched a living baptisms to the 128 bap- girls accept Jesus Christ as metaphor unfold — Christ’s tisms from the 2012 Spring their personal Savior and bride, the church, going Revival (171 total baptisms becoming baptized Chris- to meet her groom — as for the 2012 calendar year tians of the Seventh-day the baptismal candidates at OUC, the single high- Adventist Church.” Thus, prepared for their spiritual est number for any local BOL will continue its mis- marriage. It was a fitting church in the North Ameri- sion to present the everlast- finale and representation of can Division) — and one ing Gospel of Jesus Christ Revelation Now!, the sec- sees evidence that Breath to all people groups from ond Breath of Life (BOL) of Life still ministers to a contemporary, urban Spring Revival at Oakwood those who need to hear the perspective. University Church (OUC), eternal Gospel. —BY PATRICE THOMAS April 6-20, 2013. “Our priority is evan- CONWELL The Holy Spirit con- gelism,” says Byrd, “seeing victed 111 men, women, Carlton P. Byrd, D.Min., and children to join their Breath of Life speaker/director and senior pastor of Oakwood lives to Christ through the University Church preaching of Carlton P. Byrd, D.Min., BOL speaker/ They paraded down director and senior pas- the center aisle dressed tor of OUC. Focusing on in white robes, walking the prophecies of Daniel toward the front of the and Revelation, Byrd dis- church, as would “brides sected the historical and adorned for their grooms.” future significance of all the The on looking crowd beasts in these apocalyp- erupted in applause, stand- tic books as they relate to Memphis Youth Stand Up for Christ Spring Break 2013 will that they said “no.” They in on Thursday night but how the name Seventh Day be a week to remember. would not be part of the on Friday night, so the boys came about, and their leader The members of Memphis event if they had to wear had to wait. They were dis- explained that the group is Longview Heights Church’s jewelry. After discussing Ad- appointed, but they stayed, Seventh-day Adventists who praise groups, Joyful Expres- ventist beliefs with Bynum cheered on the girls group, worship on the seventh day sion and Seventh Day, were and her staff, the groups and listened to the sermon. Sabbath. She was so interest- given the opportunity to were allowed to minister God had something ed and asked a couple more audition for Juanita Bynum’s without the jewelry. special planned. During the questions. She even stated Threshing Floor Confer- Initially, the male group sermon that Thursday night, that she wanted to learn ence in Memphis, Tenn. Not was asked to minister two several things were brought more. When Friday evening only did they audition, but nights during the event — out. Bynum spoke on the came, the boys ministered both groups were chosen to once on Thursday night and Sabbath. She talked about right before the Ark of the minister. again on Friday night. By- the seventh day being a day Covenant was revealed on After the audition, a list num shared that she wanted of rest, and that she does the Sabbath. was distributed outlining them to minister as the Ark not work on the Sabbath. It The youth took a stand the items each praise group of the Covenant was being was good to hear her share for Jesus, and, as a result, would have to wear to be a brought into the Sanctuary. that in her sermon because someone received knowl- part of the event. One item Her staff informed us on Adventists worship on the edge about God’s seventh was jewelry. The youth are Thursday night that the ark seventh day, the day of rest day Sabbath. so convicted of their beliefs was not going to be brought and worship. Bynum asked —BY AUDRA OWENS

32 T IDINGS • July 2013 South Central News

Showers of Blessings Fall in Mobile There was great rejoic- bath, May 18, 2013. The the newly baptized ing in Heaven as the heav- older saints were mesmer- members had started enly host looked down ized, as some had never on the Wednesday on Emmanuel Church before seen anything like night before when in Mobile, Ala., saw 84 this in the church’s recent Miller made his first new believers follow the history. This was the results call to follow Christ, example of Jesus into the of a two-week series by and 50 individuals watery grave of baptism, evangelist Alfred Miller Jr., responded. One more and rise as new soldiers in of Birmingham, Ala. individual was added the army of faith on Sab- The excitement of through baptism on May 25, and four baptism. The whole church more on June 1. Together has been included in a with those who joined by plan of comradery, teach- profession of faith, a total ing, and reaching, whereby of 93 new members joined the new members will be the Church for Christ. engulfed in a sea of Chris- Emmanuel has been tian love, helping them to under the leadership of adjust to this new way of Harold Goodloe, pastor, walking with Christ. since August 11, 2012. In- —BY JOYCE cluding this recent evange- SAMPSON-ROBINSON listic outreach, to date there is a grand total of 98 new members added to Emman- uel during his pastorate. The electrifying atmo- Harold Goodloe, Emmanuel Church pastor, addresses the waiting sphere of this evangelistic baptismal candidates. series has not ended with Tidings Experience Southern Tidings is now avaiable for the iPad. www.southernunion.com/ibook

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July 2013 • T IDINGS 33 Southeastern News

Couples Renew Their Marriage Vows During the all their future of wedded bliss, rekindled weekend of Febru- endeavors. their love for each other, ary 13-17, 2013, Antwoyn and thanked God for al- Shiloh Church in Mells, pastor of lowing their marriages to Ocala, Fla., con- Progress Village be successful and happy ducted a special Church, and through Him. marriage renewal Westside Com- The highlight of the event for their munity Church weekend was the “Hon- members. Twenty-three couples renewed their marriage vows on in Tampa, Fla., eymoon Night Out” which February 17, 2013. Jay Winston, and former be- was held at a local hotel. pastor, and his Joseph Lewis, retired pas- loved pastor of The couples enjoyed a wife, Crystal, along with tor, and his wife, Julia, and Shiloh, and his wife, Car- second honeymoon, a the married couples of the members of Shiloh. He lita, were the special guests Sunday morning breakfast, Shiloh Church in Ocala, admonished 23 couples to for the Sabbath activities. and a private “Sweetheart Fla., celebrated “A Time To continue doing the things The Sabbath events in- Banquet” in the Grand Ball- Remember.” they did to win the hearts cluded a Renewal of Vows room on Sunday afternoon. The event featured of their spouses, to keep Ceremony for the couples —BY ROBERT HENLEY a marriage counseling their eyes focused on each who participated. session on Wednesday, other, and to ask God to The couples had a February 13, conducted by guide and direct them in combined total of 638 years Second Adventist-Owned Funeral Home Opens in Florida God led Kristy Huntsville, Ala. and has obtained a bach- Waldon to become After attending elor of science degree in the proud owner of Oakwood for management, and a master WALDON Profes- one year, she of arts degree in business sional Funeral & set her sights on administration. Cremation Services mortuary school WALDON Profes- in April 2013, in to finally begin sional Funeral & Cremation the beautiful city her career. She Services is a full service of Sanford, Fla. It obtained an funeral home offering tra- is one of two such associate of sci- ditional and non-traditional facilities owned ence degree in services, but specializes in by Adventists. The funeral services personalizing and after-care Lord has blessed in July of 2003 services, all while offering Waldon with not from St. Peters- affordable prices. Her goal Kristy Waldon opened the second Adventist-owned only a new minis- funeral home in Sanford, Fla., in April 2013. burg College in is to teach and educate try, but also with a St. Petersburg, consumers on different beautiful 4,000-plus- ing Miami Union Acad- Fla. From there topics as it pertains to fu- square-foot facility to emy, Waldon dreamed of she went on to complete neral services, and provide receive, teach, and edu- becoming a funeral direc- a one-year internship with after care services to help cate families. The funeral tor/embalmer and owning Gail & Wynn’s Mortuary in families cope with the loss home includes a chapel her own funeral home. Orlando, Fla. Shortly after- of their loved ones. Wal- for visitations and services, She graduated from Miami ward, she became licensed don believes an educated a comfortable lobby, an Union Academy in May as a Florida funeral direc- consumer is a prepared arrangement room, kitch- of 2000, and headed to tor/embalmer. consumer; education is the enette, and offices. Oakwood Uiversity (for- Today, she has been key. As a teenager attend- merly Oakwood College) in licensed for almost 10 years —BY JACKIE WALDON

34 T IDINGS • July 2013 Southeastern News

Seven Pastors Participate in “Preach-Out”

Seven Southeastern pastors participated in the first Mt. Pisgah “Preach-Out” on March 30, 2013: Curtis Cridder, Samuel Dade, Gerly Germain, Kevin Bryan, Orville Brissett, Pierre Francious, and Dion Henry. Pastors Paul Goodridge and Marlon Lamand assisted in other services. Mt. Pisgah Church in Francious, pastor of Trinity they can overcome all fear. name to be remembered, Miami Gardens, Fla., held Church in Fitzgerald, Ga., Being a shepherd of a flock I just want the Word lifted its first “Preach Out and and First Church in Hazle- is an awesome task, and it’s up.” Music Festival” on Sab- hurst, Ga.; Gerly Germain, not for the faint of heart. One must also consider bath, March 30, 2013. The pastor of Beracah First Hai- There is the sermon, there the unity of the preach- program featured sermons tian Church in Bradenton, is the preacher, there is the ers. They are not simply from seven different pas- Fla., and Bethanie French emotion. colleagues. “They’re all my tors who came from vari- Church in Tampa, Fla.; Mt. Pisgah, a church friends,” said Bryan when ous churches in the Confer- and Dion Henry, pastor of known for its praise and speaking of the other pas- ence. The vision to conduct Salem Church in Pompano worship, had a special tors. The spirit of unity was the Preach Out was from Beach, Fla., and Morning ambiance that day. This also clearly evident as both Kevin Bryan, pastor of Star Church in Sunrise, sentiment was echoed by the pastor and choir of Mt. Pisgah. Seven pastors Fla. Paul Goodridge, pas- Orville Brissett, one of the Antioch Missionary Baptist preached on the seven last tor of Zion Hill Church speakers: “The atmosphere Church of Miami Gardens, statements of Christ before in Hawthorne, Fla., and was ready for worship.” Fla., participated in the He was crucified, only Bethany Church in Palatka, Brissett had one of the event. to rise on the third day. Fla.; and Marlon Lamand, best lines of the day. He Bryan was extremely The seven pastors were chaplain of Miami Union was tasked with speak- proud of his church as he Orville Brissett, pastor of Academy in Miami, Fla., ing about the phrase, “It is made mention of the excel- the Macedonia Church in assisted in other services finished.” He noted in his lent job that was done by Ft. Pierce, Fla., and First throughout the day. sermon “finished, not I am all. “March 30 was indeed Church in Port St. Lucie, There is a lot that finished.” special,” he said. “I’m Fla.; Curtis Crider, pastor goes on behind a sermon. “During my study it happy to say, that what of First Coast International Sermons are not merely a leaped out at me,” Bris- stood out the most wasn’t Church in Jacksonville, collage of adjectives and sett stated. It served as the the preaching or the music, Fla., and Berea Church in verbs that poetically come devil’s eviction notice.” but the sacrifice. It was the St. Augustine, Fla.; Samuel together to tell a story of When one shares the pulpit reminder that He paid it all. Dade, pastor of Patmos a story. There is a lot that with other preachers, there That’s what truly made the Chapel in Winter Park, goes on behind a preacher. may be a temptation to try day a success.” Fla.; Kevin Bryan, pastor There is a desperate desire to outdo the other, but that —by Rudy Jean-Bart of Mt. Pisgah Church in to lead others to Christ, wasn’t the case. As Brissett Miami Gardens, Fla.; Pierre thus causing one to hope put it, “I never want my

July 2013 • T IDINGS 35 Florida Noticias

Multiplicado por Diez “Yo soy la adelante. vid, vosotros los Cabe pámpanos; el que destacar la permanence en mí, labor del y yo en él, este lleva pastor laico mucho fruto; porque Marcos separados de mí Veras y de nada podéis hacer.” los líderes (Juan 15:5) de la iglesia El sábado 9 de quienes marzo fue un día Myledis de la Rosa, creadora del grupo Día de celebración del décimo aniversario demuestran de inspiración y Nuevo Renacerhoto del grupo Nuevo Renacer un profundo testimonio para la compromiso iglesia del Noroeste. conocidos. Fue una tarea Noroeste como resultado con la Se celebró el décimo continua e incansable. de este trabajo, y de la obra misión de compartir el aniversario de la célula Algunos de los miembros del Espíritu Santo. En la mensaje de amor que Dios “Nuevo Renacer.” que colaboraban, luego actualidad, muchas de estas nos encomendó. En el 2003, Miledys de ver el funcionamiento, almas son líderes de nuevos Si, fue una tarde de la Rosa decidió abrir decidieron abrir sus propias grupos celulares. bendecida. Los testimonios un grupo celular en su células. Al cabo de 10 años, El pastor Allan fueron inspiradores, y casa. Un número pequeño este grupo se multiplicó Machado, director del el Espíritu de Dios se de miembros de iglesia dando lugar a 10 nuevas Ministerio Hispano se hizo manifestó. se reunía cada semana células. Dieciocho almas presente en esta celebración —HUMBERTO HURRUITINER, invitando amigos y se unieron a la iglesia del y motivó a la iglesia a seguir PASTOR DEL DISTRITO

Impacto en Miami Con el fin de recibir massages, chequeo de Chiropractor-East, Florida visita de vecinos que nunca la presencia del Espíritu masa muscular, etc. Todos Heart, Force Unite, Unión habían asistido a la iglesia, Santo para la obra que estos servicios fueron Positiva, Full Life Vitamins y que ahora reconocen se estaba planificando, la brindados por personal y otros que con su y dan testimonio de los iglesia Ebenezer en Miami, calificado y profesionales presencia fortalecieron el beneficios que ésta aporta llevó a cabo dos eventos de de la salud. Participaron evento. a la comunidad. Se tuvo communión y consagración: también American La clínica fue la visita de un oficial de la “Diez Días de Aposento Dental Community, organizada por el policia local quien recibió Alto” y “Diez Días de Blood Danation, Costco. Departamento de Salud y atención en la clínica, y Poder.”Al cabo Temperancia cuyo testimonio fue de de ambos, el 28 de la iglesia, gratitud por los servicios de abril, jóvenes a cargo de brindados a los vecinos. y adultos la enfermera La iglesia Ebenezer participaron registrada sigue adelante cumpliendo en “La Clínica Penélope las etapas de la misión de Salud a la Zaiter. que se ha propuesto, Comunidad .” Para reconociendo en todo Se invitó a alegría de la momento que “ hasta aquí los vecinos a familia de los ayudó Jehová.’ recibir limpieza Ebenezer, —HUMBERTO HURRUITINER, dental, prueba se está PASTOR DEL DISTRITO de glucosa, recibiendo la

36 T IDINGS • July 2013 Georgia-Cumberland Noticias

De Obstáculo a Instrumento al Servicio de Dios Después de serie de sábados. Lo que antes más de dos años conferencias fue un obstáculo para su de estudiar de a las que total entrega al Señor, se la Biblia, Rafael Rafael asistió convirtió en un instrumento Ozuna estaba fielmente. para Su gloria. El pastor convencido del Al finalizar Urdaneta ya inició el llamado del Señor las mismas, proyecto que comenzó el a entregarse a él, Rafael decidió sábado 21 de abril, con la pero lo detenía entregar su participación de toda la la preocupación vida y sus Iglesia hispana de Marietta. por su negocio de poseciones El Espíritu Santo peluquería. Los al servicio trabajó durante un largo sábados, eran los Los miembros de iglesia de Cristo. No tiempo en el corazón de días de mayor afluencia de continuaban visitándolo, fue una decisión sencilla. Rafael, y los resultados clientes, y cerrar no parecía estudiando la Biblia con él Implicó un cambio total fueron de gran bendición una opción a considerar. y orando en los cultos de de dirección en su vida. Se para él en forma personal, Por un tiempo, Rafael oración y en forma privada bautizó, y con un corazón y para la iglesia y su estuvo asistiendo a la por él. lleno de fe, ofreció su local misión. iglesia hispana de Marietta, Durante el mes de en forma gratuita para —Ricardo Urdaneta, dejando el negocio a marzo, el pastor Urdaneta que comience a funcionar pastor del distrito cargo de un empleado. tuvo a su cargo una una nueva iglesia los días

Gulf States Noticias Retiro de Matrimonios en Birmingham El 27 y 28 de abril de del distrito, y su esposa. una bendición para las que los matrimonios y 2013, 19 parejas del distrito El mismo se llevó a cabo parejas que participaron. las familias estén unidas, Hispano de Fort Payne en el hotel Hilton Garden Las mismas pudieron permitiendo que Él los tuvieron la oportunidad de de Birmingham, AL. reconocer elementos que utilice dentro del hogar, el disfrutar y ser enriquecidos Participaron las iglesias de son importantes para la vecindario y la iglesia. espiritualmente al Birmingham, Fort Payne y armonía y felicidad del —CINTIA WOODS, ASISTENTE participar de un retiro para Oxford. matrimonio. Se pudo ADMINISTRATIVA DEL matrimonios organizado El lema escogido comprender aún más el DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO y conducido por el fue: “Los 5 lenguajes del amor que Dios tiene por Ezequiel Osorio, pastor amor”. Este retiro fue sus hijos, y cuánto desea Impacto 2013 en Meridien Como parte de “Levántate, Dios todavía se organizaron en grupos al ver los milagros que “Impacto 2013”, la iglesia está al control”. de oración y están orando Dios está obrando en su de Meridian, MS, llevó El pastor del distrito, e intercediendo por 221 medio. a cabo una campaña Huascar Rodríguez, personas, 23 de las cuales —CINTIA WOODS, ASISTENTE conducida por el Pastor movilizó a la iglesia, asistieron a la campaña. ADMINISTRATIVA DEL Héctor Cabán, de la y juntos trabajan para Tanto las visitas como la DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO asociación Southeastern. alcanzar a aquellos que aún iglesia fueron bendecidos La misma tuvo lugar del 11 no conocen el evangelio. con los temas del pastor al 19 de mayo. El lema fue Los hermanos de Meridian Cabán, y están maravillados

July 2013 • T IDINGS 37 Kentucky-Tennessee Noticias

Ministerio Callejero Un grupo grupo de grupo que se reúne en de miembros miembros la calle, cómo a pesar de de la Primera les ofrece las bajas temperaturas, la Iglesia Central de comida, gente llegaba para recibir Memphis, sintió música, palabras de esperanza. el llamado de amistad y Algunas de las personas ya llegar a aquellas esperanza. asistieron a la iglesia, otros personas que están Fue han expresado el deseo viviendo momentos increíble de ser bautizados en el difíciles en sus ver un bautismo del mes de junio, vidas. Recorren sábado en donde se celebrarán las calles en muy frío los primeros resultados del búsqueda gente sin del mes de evangelismo de calle. trabajo, de hogares que no pueden explicar abril en el —ARMANDO DE destruidos, hundidos en cómo llegaron a ese punto, que tuve la oportunidad LEÓN, DIRECTOR DEL las drogas, etc. Individuos ni salir del pozo. Este de ir a predicar a este DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO

Noticias del Distrito de Louisville Victoria en Cristo participación. Con notable Un entusiasmo se llevó a Hogar Para cabo la campaña “Victoria los Amigos en Cristo” del 9 al 16 de “Un marzo en la Primera Iglesia Hogar Para Adventista Hispana de los Amigos” la ciudad de Louisville, es el nombre KY. Todos fueron del proyecto grandemente bendecidos misionero y muchos amigos que que se inició están creciendo en Cristo el sábado engalanaron la actividad 30 de marzo con su presencia. El Señor en la calle permitió concluir la semana Séptima de con un bautismo. la ciudad de Programa de Jóvenes Louisville, Marzo 23 fue un KY. Se trata sábado inolvidable para de hacer Conquista tu Tterra Prometida, Programa de Jóvenes, Un Hogar para los Amigos, la juventud del distrito una obra de Victoria en Cristo hispano de Louisville. conección Conducido por el pastor con la Ken Wetmore, director población Conquista tu Tierra tuvo como resultado un del departamento de hispana. Se está rentando Prometida bautismo de tres personas. jóvenes de la asociación. un lugar adecuado y se La iglesia del sur de Fue una experiencia de Se desarrolló un programa ha organizado un equipo Louisville, KY, organizó enriquecimiento espiritual. por jóvenes y para jóvenes misionero bien preparado una campaña evangélica y —SERGIO MONTERROSO, que duró todo el día. Más para este proyecto, que semana de énfasis espiritual PASTOR DEL DISTRITO de cincuenta personas funcionará basado en la que tituló “Conquista fueron bendecidas por su oración. tu Tierra Prometida”, y

38 T IDINGS • July 2013 Kentucky-Tennessee Noticias

Ministerio de Recreación en Nashville Debido a que la la iglesia. Varios familiares población hispana de de miembros de iglesia los Estados Unidos está que de otra manera nunca constituída mayormente por se hubiesen acercado, inmigrantes que han dejado participan también de familias y amigos, y viven actividades espirituales. ahora socialmente limitados, Cabe destacar de manera hace 3 años la iglesia de especial la labor de Nashville, TN, decidió crear Fernando Pérez y su equipo el ministerio de recreación de voluntarios que durante que intenta llenar ese estos años han estado a vacío social y afectivo. La cargo de este minsterio. comunidad se mostró muy —CARLOS PINTO, PASTOR DEL entusiasta. Se organizaron DISTRITO 28 equipos de fútbol, y se atrajo un promedio de 200 El amor atrae a las dieron su paso de bautismo visitas por domingo. personas,. Ocho jóvenes y otros están asisitiendo a

South Atlantic Noticias Bautismos Carrolton Jorge Mayer. Cuando el unirse a la iglesia. a morir por los pecadores. El Pastor Roger Pastor Efraín Poloche hizo fue presentada por Carlos Meléndez dirigió una la invitación para entregarse Durham Cruz, laico. semana de conferencias a Dios por medio del El sábado 27 de que tuvo lugar del 4 al 11 bautismo, 7 personas abril se llevó a cabo una Cary de mayo en la iglesia de expresaron su deseo de ceremonia bautismal a El sábado 20 de Abril Carrolton, cargo del Sabina Díaz Arriaga se unió GA. Este pastor Efraín a la familia de la iglesia de esfuerzo Poloche en Cary, NC, en una emotiva trajo como Durhan, NC, ceremonia bautismal a resultado en la que 4 cargo de Ismael Uribe, el bautismo personas pastor del distrito vecino. de 5 entregaron Este bautismo fue un personas. sus vidas a importante incentivo Meléndez Jesucristo. Estas para la congregación más vino desde decisiones pequeña de la asociación, NIcaragua fueron hechas que está a cargo del pastor con un plan durante una Poloche. El grupo cuenta evangélico semana de con 12 miembros, y este organizado reavivamiento, bautismo es el primero de por la que resaltó una sucesión que contando Unión del el tema de la con la ayuda de Dios, se Sur y bajo justificación planifican para el 2013. el auspicio por la fe y la —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, y dirección Bautismo en Durham, bautismo en Cary, bautismo en Car- razón por la DIRECTOR DEL del Pastor rolton, grupo de Cary que Cristo vino DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO

July 2013 • T IDINGS 39 South Atlantic Noticias

Entrenamiento para Líderes de Jóvenes, Tesoreros y Secretarias de Iglesia

El departamento tener las congregaciones. programa JEWEL que se y más de 30 dirigentes hispano organizó un Hablaron acerca de cómo usa para la contabilidad juveniles aprovecharon la entrenamiento para los evitar riesgos y demandas de las iglesias. La hermana instrucción. La inscripción tesoreros, secretarios de en contra de la iglesia. Luz Rodríguez, esposa al evento estuvo a cargo de iglesia y directores de Samuel Poloche entrenó del pastor Juan Reyes, Xiomara Poloche y Marlene jóvenes, el pasado 13 de a los tesoreros en el instruyó a los secretarios/ Pereira. abril. as de iglesia en Fue una actividad La hermana el programa de beneficiosa para todos Beverly Mckenzie, computación e-adventist los asistentes deseosos de directora de Risk que es de ayuda en servir al Señor de la forma Management, con la transferencia de más eficiente posible. la interpretación miembros, reportes, —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, de Doraly Poloche, y actas de junta de DIRECTOR DEL se encargaron de iglesia. Antonio Pereira DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO cubrir el tema de los dictó un curso de seguros que deben liderazgo para jóvenes Actividades en la Iglesia de Raleigh

Ministerio la mujer. Escalante. El pastor Poloche Masculino La iglesia ora para ofició como maestro de Los varones de que esta semilla sembrada ceremonia y dirigió el himno la Iglesia hispana redunde en la salvación de lema “Por siempre te amaré” “Getsemani” muchos. La iglesia adventista en Raleigh, NC, apoya el concepto bíblico escogieron el sábado Por Siempre te Amaré de que las parejas deben 6 de abril para El tema del retiro al convivir sólo luego de estar repartir literatura en que asistieron 66 parejas unidas en matrimonio. El uno de los mercados fue “ Éxito en el Amor.” viernes por la noche, se llevó de la ciudad durante Todos disfrutaron de los a cabo la boda de una pareja Ministerio Masculino todo el dia. Allí, seminarios, los cantos y el que convivía desde hace la afluencia de banquete del sábado de algún tiempo, pero nunca público hispano noche. La oradora invitada se había casado. De esta es importante, fue la doctora Miriam Acosta, forma pudieron participar por lo tanto las proveniente de la universidad de este fin de semana, y oportunidades de adventista de Montemorelos, se están preparando para testificación son Méjico, donde es profesora unirse a la familia de Dios en múltiples. Para en la facultad de sicología y Raleigh,NC, en un próximo esto dedicaron el Retiro de Parejas encargada del programa de bautismo. tiempo regular de la jovencitos de la iglesia. Se vida familiar del plantel. Entre las parejas que escuela sabática y del culto aprovechó para invitar a las La inscripción al evento asistieron, 5 eran visitas divino. El hermano David personas a quienes se les estuvo a cargo de Samuel y y quedaron altamente Ubiera, primer anciano de la entregó literatura, a asistir Doraly Poloche y el pastor impresionadas por la iglesia ,junto al director de al ciclo de conferencias que Jorge Quintiana con su bondad, la cortesía y el amor Ministerio Personal preparan la iglesia está organizando. esposa; la organización manifestado hacia ellos por esta actividad anual que Las damas quedaron en el y la decoración fue obra el resto del grupo. cuenta con la participación templo concentradas en de Xiomara Poloche y los —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, DIRECTOR de todos los varones y actividades del ministerio de esposos Alexis, Vega y DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO

40 T IDINGS • July 2013 Southern Adventist University Noticias

Estudiantes en el Campo Misionero

Uno de los componentes regresó a la República departamento de tecnología febrero, un segundo grupo del programa educativo de Dominicana. han participado en viajes de la Escuela de Enfermería Southern Adventist University “Ellos pidieron que misioneros a Nicaragua. El salió con destino a la parte está enfocado en incentivar regresemos”, dijo Richard pasado receso de primavera norte de Brasil, en una una actitud de servicio en los Schwarz, entrenador de no fue la excepción. Quince misión a la que denominaron estudiantes. Esta meta se ve “Gym-Masters.” estudiantes se anotaron para Ministerio de Salvación del reflejada en el enunciado de El equipo visitó este este viaje. Para Dale Walters, Amazonas. Este ministerio la misión de esta institución: país por una semana en director del departamento está a cargo de un alumno “Southern Adventist el mes de marzo. Había de tecnología, esta fue su graduado de Southern, University, es una comunidad mucho trabajo por hacer, experiencia número 23 en la Bradley Mills, Maria Valenca, de aprendizaje costa este del país, profesora asociada en la que incentiva que está poblada por Escuela de Enfermería, y el desarrollo de indígenas Miskitos. Melissa Tortal, directora una personalidad Llevó dos estudiantes del Programa de Servicio semejante a la de de tecnología, y Cristiano. Junto a ellos, 11 Cristo, promueve juntos trabajaron estudiantes participaron de la la búsqueda de en la reparación de misión. la verdad, la cuatro vehículos. Al Uno de los comentarios integridad, y una final de su estadía, de Valenca luego del vida de servicio.” se fueron con la viaje fue: “La experiencia El enunciado satisfacción de haber constituyó la combinación de la misión de podido arreglar un perfecta de trabajo clínico Southern es más camión que no había y espiritual. Le dimos una que un conjunto funcionado durante copia del libro La Gran de palabras tres años. “El poder Controversia a cada uno de agradables. Se usar los conceptos los pacientes que tratamos.” traduce en varias técnicos que estamos Durante todo el viaje, el actividades. Una de ellas es y los estudiantes estaban aprendiendo en clase en grupo durmió en hamacas los viajes misioneros que involucrados en una variedad un campo misionero, es en un barco, viajando a se llevan a cabo durante de tareas. Colaboraron en una sensación increíble “ un pueblo diferente cada el receso de primavera. La un proyecto de construcción dijo Walters. “Te hace ver día y estableciendo clínicas universidad y los estudiantes de Maranatha, visitaron qué es lo que más necesitas móviles en las escuelas. trabajan en conjunto un hospital de niños, aprender.” Uno de los días colaboraron haciendo caso al llamado impartieron talleres para La patrocinadora de en la construcción de una de Cristo de ir a predicar el 250 futuros profesores de este viaje fue Brittany Ryder, iglesia. Seth Sutherland, evangelio de amor a todo el educación física, y para coordinadora clínica de estudiante de segundo mundo. el equipo de gimnasia la escuela de enfermería. año de enfermería, dio República Dominicana dirigido por estudiantes de Fue su primera experiencia testimonio del efecto que Durante tres vacaciones la Universidad Adventista de esta índole. “Lo que esta experiencia había de primavera consecutivas, Dominicana. viví allí me hizo ver cuán causado en su vida: “Fui 2004-2006, los integrantes del “Aprendimos el valor agradecida debo estar por bendecido personalmente al equipo acrobático “Gym- de la comunicación con todo, especialmente las cosas haber tenido la oportunidad Masters” de Southern viajaron nuestros ojos, movimientos, simples de la vida, como de ver cómo el Señor está a la República Dominicana. y tacto” dijo Schwarz. “Los lavarse las manos.” Dijo obrando entre los pueblos. Allí promovieron un mensaje estudiantes nunca dejaron Ryder. Ryder y un equipo Una sonrisa, un tratamiento de lucha contra las drogas a pasar una oportunidad de de 13 estudiantes trabajaron médico simple, y una historia través de diversos programas, ayudar, e interactuar con los en clínicas móviles, dando sencilla, tienen mucho poder y entablaron relaciones con demás!” atención médica a 70 en el campo misionero.” la comunidad local. Después Nicaragua pacientes por día. —CHARLES CAMMACK, EDITOR, de tres años de visitar otros Durante más de 20 años, Brasil SOUTHERN ADVENTIST estados y países, el equipo la escuela de enfermería y el Temprano el 28 de UNIVERSITY

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