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Because Jesus Christ is both our Lord and our Saviour: ROBERT PATTERSON . Director of Trust Services . • The local church will be the central focus and the Columbia Union Conference driving force of the denomination. • The joy and celebration of worship will attract people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool. This is my anniversary. A year ago, I started • Church fellowship will be so vibrant that retention of working for the Columbia Union. During the members will improve and conflicts over lifestyle issues past 12 months, I have been asked two questions will decrease. more than any other: Why did I take this job? and do I like it? The answer to the first is easy. "I believe God asked me to Stacey Younger, do this work," I reply. Since 1980, I have always consulted God Mavis Tatiana Fumes, Arling- ton, Potomac. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. before taking a new job offer. In this case, even more so. Mavis was bap- Stacey was Although I respond that, yes, I do like my job, very often tized on Christ- baptized there is the usual follow-up question, "Why do you like it?" mas Day in 1993 in March I've come up with three responses to that question—all following Bible of this relative to relationships. First, I like it because of pleasant ex- studies with year by periences I've had with people I have served in the union terri- Pastor Keith Pastor tory. Second, I like the staff that I work with; they are just fun McNabb. Gabriel to be around. Third, I enjoy a good working relationship with Katrib. my supervisors and my colleagues in the local conferences and other unions. I have been spiritually encouraged by these interactions-- these relationships. Like me, many, many Christians desire to serve Jesus and make Him happy. And I've discovered that 4 many Adventists share my commitments to serve people and Face Baptism Profiles , to our church's truth. I've also been emotionally charged and affirmed by these ace relationships. It has been a joy to meet and become friends with so many here at the union office, but with that pleasure Vickie Binkley, Lancaster, Ricky Binkley, Lancaster, has come a little sadness. Some of those who were here when Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Ricky, a I came a year ago have retired or gone to other places of ser- Vickie was bap- VBS at- vice. Evelyn, Ron, Hilda, Ann, Milt, Russ and Marge are no tized in March tendee, longer here, and Elaine is leaving soon. Relationships are of this year af- was bap- changing. ter attending tized with The gospel is about our relationships with each other. It Bible studies in his mother reminds us that people are more important than things. Jesus her mother-in- in March said, "This is how everyone will recognize that you are my law's home and of this disciples—when they see the love you have for each other."' an evangelistic year. series. I left friends in Virginia a year ago. Now some of my friends here are leaving me behind. Heaven is a place where we will never have to say goodby. The interactions and friend- Fire leads to fond pastoral memory ships will last forever, the relationships eternal. That's an ex- cellent reason to be there. It was November 15, 1984, pastoral memory, but I haven't "John 13:25. The Message, Eugene H. Peterson, (NAV Press, Colorado Springs, Colo- rado), 1993. • I had just returned from the gotten to the good part yet. ▪ Houston Central church, More than 40 church mem- . where I was preparing for an bers came to assist my family COVER: Dolly DeHaan, active in church and community life, • evangelistic series. After park- and me. They hugged us and was one of eight women honored during a banquet award : ing the station wagon in the loved us not only with words, ceremony at the 1994 International ASI Convention in Dallas, garage and starting my bath, I but also in a tangible way. The Texas. (See the story on page 5.) She and her husband, Frank, . heard my wife shouting "The following Sabbath, three elders live in Hagerstown, Maryland, and provide industry and sup- • house is on fire!" Grabbing a stood up and raised a big of- port to nearby Highland View Academy. DeHaan was photo- towel, I ran outside. fering for us while 1 was hiding graphed by Roger Morton, director of communication for the . Apparently my car had ex- in the pastoral bathroom! We Mid-America Union Conference. • ploded, devouring the house didn't have words to express • with angry waves of fire. our appreciation. We could This may sound like quite a only say thank you, thank you, thank you. In spite of the fire, at the Pastoral m end of the evangelistic meet- etn 0 VISITOR, September 15, 1994

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co I, I1 Oil :3 I :\ 11 III I 0 01 Tamara Michalenko Columbia Union Conference Richard Duerksen Editor Charlotte Pedersen McClure Managing Editor 1)% A New View of Adventism Randy Hall Assistant Editor was designed to share those Tamara Michalenko Project Editor Two people stories. Whether it be on rela- Elaine Hamilton Editorial Asst. tionships, careers, current Reger Smith Jr. Design Service Diane Baier Production/Design events, music or movie re- The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for two stories views, this small publi- people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to cation is for people in inspire confidence in the Saviour and His church and serves as a networking tool for sharing their 20s and 30s to methods members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all correspondence My father loves to talk about it re- share their stories. to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls about his children. One thing cently, my par- How many times Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Free to Columbia Union memhers. Non-member subscription— he talks about, every once in a ents have have you experienced $7.50 per year. while, is the younger years— different opin- something in life that how my brother, an easy-going ions on what you wanted to COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (301) 596-0800 (410) 997-3414 spirit, could be told something made the change. share? Maybe you R.W. Martin President once and would obey and I, My mother said found fulfillment in H. Lee Secretary somewhat of a strong spirit, she finally saw me a job you didn't DJ. Russell Treasurer had to be told several times. I as a maturing adult think you'd find. C. Wright Undertreasurer R. B. Terry Asst. Treasurer always wanted to know "why?" who could make her Or by trusting in P. Lee Rev. Fund Treas. It's amazing how two mem- own decisions. My the Lord you H. Otis ASI, Publishing bers of the same family can father said it was me found the man B. Manspeaker Church Ministries require a totally different ap- who changed. Either or woman of your dreams. R. Duerksen Communication C.Pedersen McClure Comm. Assistant proach. way, now I have two wonder- Don't consider yourself a T. Michalenko Comm. Assistant Many times there wasn't an ful friends who happen to be writer? Don't worry about it. N. Lamoreaux Data Management answer to my question "why" my parents. We're here to help. Just send B. Rowe Analyst except "because I said so." I enjoy the interaction we your story. R. Osborn Education F. Hoffer, A. Westney Educ. Associates What kind of answer is that? have sharing topics and opin- You never know. Maybe F. Ottati Ministerial Does that mean "I'm not sure, ions. We don't always agree, your story will be just what A. Westney Religious Liberty but it just doesn't feel right to but we have the same goal of someone needs to find hope. R. Patterson Trust Services me so I'm going to say no?" Or being the best we can be. Printed quarterly, .--1% is N. Sahlin Women's MM. . . is it "You wouldn't understand The same can be said about produced by the Columbia COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE why, so why bother to explain the "twentysomething" genera- Union Creative Ministries De- ASSOCIATION it?" Either way, "because I said tion. We, also, are just trying partment. R.W. Martin President so" always bothered me and to be the best we can be. There Articles or publication re- D.J. Russell Vice President R. Patterson Secretary still does a little. may be different opinions on quests may be sent to: -1 /); C. Wright Treasurer It wasn't until my high how to achieve that, but we all 5427 Twin Knolls Road; Co- school years that my parents have a special story to tell. lumbia, MD 21045; or faxed LOCAL CONFERENCES ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President and I started clicking. Talking A new publication called to: (410) 997-7420. Robert Booker, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (215) 326- 4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President, Frank Ottati • Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Correspondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: (614) Ellicott City, Maryland ' 252-5271. Potomac Conference • CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; Neville Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Pt Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. (410) 995-1910; ings, the Lord gave us 42 souls • Washington, D.C., area, (301) 596-5600. for the honor and glory of His MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, President; Bunny Abbott, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty name! St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. (304) 422-4581. Proverbs 10:25 says "When • NEW JERSEY: Robert W. Boggess, President and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., the storm has swept by, the Trenton, NJ 08648. (609) 392-7131. wicked are gone, but the righ- ; OHIO: Ed Motschiedler, President; Jeanie Haldeman, Visitor Correspondent; Box 831, Mount Vernon, teous stand firm forever." Only . OH 43050. (614) 397-4665.

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VISITOR, September 15, 1994 3 During two ho urs with David, I shaft and then glued with sinew to learned five great truths about ar- the smooth wood. The feathers are row making and bout God's trans- there to stabilize the shaft and guide forming grace. it toward the target. Without the 1. Green wood ma kes terrible arrow fledging, the arrow would spin shafts. wildly and be impossible to control. The simple rea son is that when With the fledging, the arrow speeds wood is full of own life, it is im- directly toward the target and even -possible for th aster arrow maker uses the breeze to the archer's ad- to form it to h urposes. The shaft vantage. alWays be wn way. Aren't you glad God has stabi- stalks for his lized you and given you every ad- 1 efore he can make vantage over the devil winds? e tall sticks, places 4. The best arrows are covered with oils f his barn and lets dimples. k out of them. Even dead sticks hold tightly to roughly dead, he some of their own twists and bends. e bark and begins And since bent arrow shafts curve rro arrows. When wildly when released from the bow, dead, completely the bends must be straightened. elf, he can fill David does this job over a small his life, his design, campfire beside his stream. or his uses. First, he carefully coats the shaft must have a point. with just enough oil to soak thor- ows David made oughly into each cell of the dead very different stick. (Better to be filled with the pped from chert, Spirit than with self!) Then he ke obsidian (and places the shaft over the hottest eautiful!), another flames and turns it carefully. When an and two made it is just about to burst into flames, nique, different he clamps it tightly between his -For yOu hed to the shaft. teeth and bends the shaft straight. ach arrow point Each straightening leaves perma- ave made ehind his house. A nent teeth marks on the arrow. hours of careful As I watched David, I suddenly e into a arpened piece of understood God's use of trials to oints take thou- make us into better disciples. Just dished polishes with when I think I'm going to burst into arrow and oat u ra No sandpaper is flames, He kisses me with His allowed. e point is perfect, straightening love. id me in David math h a shaft. He cuts 5. Polishing is for pleasure. a small nor h e end of a dead David spends many hours polish- our stick and s e base of the point ing his arrows. "Is it because they into the n en he takes wet fly faster if they're polished?" quiver," sinew frol ckbone of a deer "No," he answered. "Does it make y around the them fly straighter?" "No." "Then —Isaiah 49:2 A;I: Ft. As he works, why polish them?" "Because it ne, and the stick makes them prettier." becomes a pointed shaft. By the way, the set of arrows looked at the prophet's words The next step is simply several David made for me is unique. Usu- for the 127th time and asked, "Is hot hours in the steamy Pennsylva- ally, archers want each arrow in the there any similarity between how nia sun, long enough to make sure quiver to be exactly like each other Indians make arrows and how God the sinew dries, contracts and seals arrow. That way they can just shoot makes disciples?" With my curiosity the oneness between shaft and and not worry about which arrow thoroughly aroused, I began a point. Aren't you glad God has they have drawn. But my five ar- I search through magazines and given your life a point, a personal- rows are all different. David ex- books for information on tradi- ized purpose that is uniquely yours plained, "God never makes two tional arrow making. That's how I and bonded to you forever? arrows alike. Each of us is different, found David Kissinger, the tradi- 3. Feathers are part of the guidance perfectly designed for our mission. tional bowyer of Mifflinville, Penn- system. Perfectly shaped for Him." sylvania. He makes bows and The fledging comes from wild arrows the old traditional Iroquois turkeys or hawks or from feathers The aim of Dick Duerksen, vice president for creative ministries, is hitting the bull's way and was willing to tell me traded with other Indians. Each is eye. about it. carefully trimmed to match the

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dreams with each other and telling how God is mak- ing those dreams come true. Rolf and Carol Nieman come to your talents, your business, the conventions because they enjoy your resources? And what happens hearing the experiences of the mem- bers. "It's like a continuous mission when you step out of the arena of ik self-confidence and self-control and story." A Maryland physician, into a life of faith—to give your life Nieman joined ASI to learn how to Columbia Union members at ASI— and your business to God? What witness in his practice. Top: (from left) Tony happens when you choose to serve? "We like to hear the experiences Finch, Rolland and At the 1994 Adventist Laymen's of what other people are doing," Virginia McKibbin, Services and Industries International says Frank DeHaan. His wife, Frank and Dolly Convention, ASI members spent Dolly, was one of eight women to DeHaan and Rolf and four days in Dallas, Texas, exploring receive ASI's Women of Distinction Carol Nieman. those questions, sharing what God Award and was honored at a spe- Above: Steve Van- has led them to do and encouraging cial banquet. derhorst, left, and and challenging each other to grow The convention is also about giv- Melvin Mapp. Right: (from left) Al into the men and women God would ing. It ends with the tradi- Newhart, Ron Wylie have them be, confident in His tional banquet and an and Harold "Bud" ability and waiting on His timing. offering. The group gave Otis. ASI is an organization of Sev- enth-day Adventists who work in the private sector in business and professional vocations. With membership nearing 1,000, the major objective of ASI's exist- ence is to help educate, motivate and inspire its members to greater service for God. Their motto is "Sharing Christ in the Marketplace." During the convention, members had the opportunity to attend semi- nars and workshops. There were featured speakers, including Gen- eral Conference President Robert Folkenberg and North American Division President Al McClure. "It's very uplifting—very spiri- tual," say Frank and Dolly DeHaan, who operate successful A report of the bakery industries by employing stu- A dents from Highland View Acad- international ASI convention emy near Hagerstown, Maryland. is "Fantastic" is how Rolland and $1,400,000 to support pre-selected CARON OSWAL Virginia McKibbin feel about the denominational and supporting convention. Members for several projects. years, they joined ASI to learn how It's exciting what can happen With Lynne Waihee (in red), First Lady better to share their faith with cli- when you come to see your business of Hawaii, are the first ASI Women of ents in their accounting and tax dealings as opportunities for God's the Year (clockwise from left): Rowena Rogers, Clermont, Florida, Professional practice in Laurel, Maryland. work; it's life changing. As one Life; Mary Paulson-Lauda, Eugene, Or- Mission opportunities displayed member said, "It's the love of Jesus egon; Church Life; Dolly DeHaan, in 125 national and international and nothing else that empowers us Hagerstown, Maryland, Church and exhibits represented academies, col- to share God and His gospel in the Community Life; Dolores Slikkers, Hol- leges, businesses and supporting marketplace." land, Michigan, Church and Commu- ministries and gave ASI members a nity Life; Carmen Carter-McLeary, chance to get acquainted with other Caron Oswald is director of development Scarborough, Ontario, Professional Adventist laymen and learn about and editor of the Communique for Blue Life; Tonny Monteith, North new outreach opportunities. Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pennsyl- Vancouver, British Columbia, Church vania. She was a presenter at the ASI con- Life; and Mattie Cheneweth But mostly it's about meeting Sanderson, National City, California, vention, and at the request of the Visitor, friends and sharing how God is Professional Life. Not pictured: Helen did double duty as reporter of Columbia working in their lives, their business Jackson, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Union activities there. Photos are by relationships, their community rela- Achievement in Family Life. Waihee Oswald. tionships. It's about sharing their was also recognized for Professional Life. Photo by Roger Morton. VISITOR, September 15, 1994 5 Vision 2000 HEALTH STYLE

VERNON DALY Abstemiousness—which will re- move tobacco, alcohol, drugs, Drug use. Maternal drug use ad- harmful food and destructive be- versely affects the fetus. Growth havior from the lives of mother and baby. retardation, deformity, illness, pre- A maturity and fetal deaths are among Sunshine—which, enjoyed safely, the consequences. During preg- is an excellent source of Vitamin D. t the end of a talk I recently Temperance—what better time gave on the importance of nancy, only medication prescribed by a health provider should be used. for temperate behavior? Agood prenatal services, a Rest—appropriate rest is essen- Even over-the-counter drugs should young woman from the audience tial for proper fetal development. asked to speak with me. Molly* be approved. Street drugs must never be used. Air—fresh, clean air is a vital told me she was six months preg- blessing. nant and hadn't received any prena- Alcohol use. This, too, is a drug and should never be used during Water—this life-sustaining drink tal care. provides unparalleled benefits. Sixteen-year-old Molly smoked pregnancy. It is a major cause of facial deformity, low birth weight Nutrition—proper development several cigarettes a day during the of the baby depends on good nutri- past year and admitted to social and fetal death. Nutrition. Proper nutrition is tion. drug use with friends and alcohol Exercise—simple, frequent ap- use as recently as two weeks prior essential for the fetus to develop. Exercise. Appropriate exercise is propriate exercise aids the develop- to our meeting. ment of the baby. She was very worried and rightly part of good prenatal care. Early and regular prenatal care. Trust in God—can there be a so. Molly asked, "Will my baby be more appropriate opportunity to healthy?" Every pregnant woman needs to begin prenatal care in the first tri- aid the physical, mental and spiri- Her genuine concern gave us the tual development of mother and opportunity to examine closely the mester. This will assist in proper fetal development. baby? matter of infant mortality—the With this information we can number of babies who die before Suddenly, Molly realized the im- portant role she must play in the weave A STRAW NET of love, their first birthday. peace, trust and hope around the 4 Nationally, the figure stands at well-being of her baby and herself. She must observe proper nutrition, entire family and help meet their 10 deaths per 1,000 live births, but needs as Jesus did. for blacks and other medically un- appropriate exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. This, combined I view this as my mission; I trust derserved groups, it is 17.8 deaths. you will accept it as yours, as well. Low birth weight, below 2,500 with proper prenatal care, will help ensure a healthy baby and a healthy grams, is the cause of many babies Vernon Daly is a physician in New Jersey dying before their first birthday. mother. Unfortunately, Molly's story is and founder of the Heureka Center for Many factors influence the health Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. and birth weight of the baby. These not an isolated occurrence. It is re- Because we believe there is an important include: peated thousands of times in our relationship between physical health and Maternal age. Women under 17 neighborhoods. Molly's baby may spiritual life, the Visitor asked Dr. Daly to and over 40 are more likely to have have already suffered irrevocable write a series of health-related articles to low birth-weight babies. damage. I hope not. But we must be printed every other issue between now Tobacco use. Maternal smoking learn from her mistakes. Too many and the end of the year. For further infor- retards intrauterine development, babies are dying and suffering need- mation about prenatal care, you may leading to low birth weight, prema- lessly. write the author in care of the Visitor or ture births and death. We have a responsibility to help leave a telephone message by calling 'not her real name the many Mollys by emphasizing: (800) SDA-7738.

6 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 I Columbia Union he membership of the Seventh- habits they wanted to change, such definitely believed that "God cre- day Adventist Church is con- as getting too little exercise (69 per- ated the world in six 24-hour Ttinually changing, and so are cent), drinking too little water (42 days." Adventist attitudes and opinions. percent), coping with too much Turning to family life concerns, With the rapid approach of the start stress (31 percent) and eating be- "Where did you meet your spouse?" of a new millennium, what gives tween meals (29 percent). Most received the following response: 31 American Adventists their sense of members who exercise do so by percent said through a friend, 18 direction and meaning in life? What walking about one mile every day. percent said at an Adventist school, are their religious and health prac- About 56 percent of the mem- and 12 percent said at an Adventist tices? And how do members com- bers felt that they were overweight, church. pare with non-Adventists? with about 8 percent of these indi- Forty-five percent of the respon- To learn the answers to these cating they were considerably over- dents said they engaged in activities questions, Survey Research Services weight. Unfortunately, only 44 they really enjoy at least once a of Loma Linda University in Cali- percent of those who believed they week. The highest number (53 per- fornia conducted a special study in were overweight were trying to cor- cent) was among college graduates. 1990. The representative sample rect the problem. However, 20 percent said they very Adventists was proportionate to union mem- Another surprise came in the seldom engaged in activities they bership across the country, and the area of religious practices. When really enjoyed. aren't final analysis was based on 1,199 asked how well the local church Finally, the question "Does your responses. meets their spiritual needs, 14 per- life have meaning and direction?" The results ranged from affirm- cent indicated "not very well," 3 was agreed or strongly agreed to by perfect. ing to alarming, and they reflect the percent said "not at all" and 7 per- 87 percent of the respondents. unique challenges facing the church cent didn't attend church. One in So what does all this number today. 10 members of those surveyed said crunching mean? Obviously, Ad- About 64 percent of the mem- that they had "seriously consid- ventists aren't perfect. They can, for bers were female, and 27 percent of ered" leaving the Adventist church! example, improve their health prac- the entire membership had a college Regarding how often members tices, even though they may be A look at ourselves

degree or more, which is higher pray or meditate, the study indi- somewhat better than the general RANDY HALL than the 20 percent of the general cated that 60 percent do so more public. As for spiritual matters, the population. Fifty-one percent were than once a day, 17 percent once survey showed that there is ample married for the first time, and an each day and 13 percent more than opportunity for most members to additional 15 percent were remar- once a week. That leaves about 23 assist discouraged fellow believers ried. Along with a single population percent who have not experienced who are contemplating dropping of 17 percent, the remainder was the power of prayer sufficiently out of the church, lack the strength divided among separated, divorced enough to adopt the practice regu- derived from prayer or rarely do and widowed members. larly. things they enjoy. When asked to compare their What are the important influ- Anyone who'd like further infor- health with that of other people, 36 ences in American Adventists' reli- mation on the survey can write to: percent of the members said they gious life? The four highest-rated Jan W. Kuzma, president of Sentinel were in excellent shape, 48 percent factors were Scripture (91 percent), Research Services, 990 Red Hill good, 2 percent poor and 1 percent personal devotions (76 percent), Valley Road, Cleveland, Tennessee very poor. It's worth noting that 84 Ellen G. White's writings (69 per- 37323. percent considered their health to cent) and church friends (63 per- be good or excellent, compared to cent). Randy Hall is assistant editor of the Co- 74 percent for the general public. The response to "What is your lumbia Union Visitor. And 94 percent of the college view of Ellen White?" was astound- graduates surveyed reported that ing. Only 59 percent indicated that p they were in good or excellent she was a true prophet similar to health. Bible prophets, in contrast to 89 But Adventists did have harmful percent of the membership who

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USAID is funding ADRA's re- lief work for the orphans in the Goma camp, enabling ADRA to provide food and health care for 1,400 children during the next six months.

or weeks people in the Wash- sites, one at ADRA headquarters in ington, D.C., metro area have Silver Spring, Maryland, and the F watched the horrors of the other at the Alexandria, Virginia, Rwanda crisis on television and Seventh-day Adventist Church in loaded full of clothing. Ken Larson, read about it in newspapers and the Potomac Conference. "It was ADRA's warehouse manager, esti- magazines. Recently, they were really an accident that our church mated this amount would clothe given an opportunity to do some- became one of the drop-off points," about 5,000 people. thing about it, as the Adventist De- said Henry Wright, pastor of the "My faith has been strengthened velopment and Relief Agency Alexandria church. "Our Commu- through this," said LeeRoy Steele, nity Services director, Heather, head deacon at the Alexandria called ADRA for another reason. church. "I feel good knowing my But when we found out what community is willing to get in- ADRA was doing for Rwanda, we volved out of concern for other were happy to respond. A church people of the world." has no meaning unless it reaches At ADRA headquarters, calls out to others." poured in from across the nation Pastor Wright continued, "Two from donors wanting to contribute other congregations worship in our not only money and clothing, but church building. The Spanish Ad- volunteer service as well. One ventist church uses the downstairs Washington, D.C.-based physician portion on Sabbaths, and a Presby- called and explained that he was terian congregation worships here moving his practice to a different on Sundays. So we had immediate office location. He donated all the feedback on this project from three old office equipment and medical (ADRA) International publicly re- church communities, as well as the supplies to the relief effort. quested donations of money, cloth- help we received from people of the On August 2, Washington's ing and medical supplies. Alexandria community in general, Channel 4 News telecast a request "On TV they tell you what's many of whom we normally have from ADRA for volunteers to help happening, but they don't always no contact with." pack clothing at the agency's local tell how you can help," one con- Between one and five p.m. that warehouse; more than 100 people tributor said. "When we heard on Sunday, July 24, a total of $3,400 responded to offer their services, the news what ADRA was doing, was collected toward the relief ef- including a dozen members of the we decided this was our chance to fort, and more than $20,000 was Spencerville, Maryland, church in pitch in." donated by phone over the entire the Chesapeake Conference. The agency set up two collection weekend. A 14-foot cube van was According to Haroldo Seidl, ADRA's Rwanda operations man- ager, the agency currently has a 200-person multinational medical team in Goma, Zaire, responsible for providing basic health care and treatment to 400,000 people. Two ADRA trucks are continuously puri- fying and delivering water, and thus far the agency has supplied the refu- gees with approximately 20 tons of high-calorie biscuits and two tons of antibiotics. Sixty tons of clothing have just been shipped from Balti- more and are due to arrive in Goma by the end of September.

Robert Darken from Chicago, Illinois, served as a summer newswriter intern for ADRA International in Silver Spring, Mary- land.

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Continue on next page Q8. Rate the following Visitor cover items: Q12. Which advertisements do you pay (Please use the following scale and circle particular attention to in the Visitor? (Circle the appropriate number before each item as many as you wish) listed) 1. Classifieds 1 Like 2. Small display ads 2 Dislike 3. Half-page and full-page ads 3 No opinion 4. Inserts in center of magazine 5. Back cover ads 1 2 3 Colors 6. Color ads 1 2 3 Readability 7. None 1 2 3 Appeal 1 2 3 Design Q13. Help us rate the individual sections of 1 2 3 Photographs the Visitor. (Please use these five criteria and circle the appropriate number before Q9. Which type of Visitor cover do you each section listed) prefer? (Please rate in order of preference with your favorite being 1) 1 Not familiar with this 2 Not helpful, could be dropped 3 Has some value occasionally People 4 Quite valuable, keep about same level Places 5 Very valuable, would like to see more Nature Events (Pages 2 and 3) Graphics 1 2 3 4 5 Editorial Other 1 2 3 4 5 Face 2 Face 1 2 3 4 5 Pastoral Memory 1 2 3 4 5 Family Life Q10. Indicate how often you read each of 1 2 3 4 5 Cartoon these information sections of the Visitor: (Other pages) (Please use the following scale and circle 1 2 3 4 5 Living the Vision (pg 4) the appropriate number before each 1 2 3 4 5 Vision 2000 (pg 6) section listed) 1 2 3 4 5 Kay Kuzma family box 1 2 3 4 5 A Healing Ministry 1 Never 1 2 3 4 5 The Gateway (CUC) 2 Seldom 1 2 3 4 5 Your conference news 3 Usually 1 2 3 4 5 News from other 4 Always conferences

1 2 3 4 About the Cover Q14. Do you find special issues like the camp 1 2 3 4 Legal Notices meeting issue helpful? (Circle one) 1 2 3 4 News pages 1 2 3 4 Obituaries 1. Yes 2. No 1 2 3 4 Sunset Table Q15. What other special issues would you Q11. What length feature articles do you like to receive? (Circle as many as you wish) prefer in the Visitor? (Circle one) 1 Health 1. One page 2 Family 2. Two pages 3 Adventist history 3. Three pages or more 4 Adventist doctrines 5 Education 6 Other Continue on next page Q16. Have you ever: (Circle as many as you wish) Q20. Of the magazines to which you an- swered yes in the previous question, how long 1 Once do you normally spend reading them? (Select 2 Two to three times a number from the following scale) 3 Several times 4 Never 1 Less than 1/2 hour 2 Between 1/2 hour and one hour 1 2 3 4 Used an ABC $1-off Coupon 3 More than one hour 1 2 3 4 Used the 800-number Resource and Response Line 1 2 3 Liberty 1 2 3 4 Submitted a story or photo- 1 2 3 Message graph to the Visitor 1 2 3 El Centine/a 1 2 3 4 Responded to a classified ad in 1 2 3 Listen the Visitor 1 2 3 Adventist Review 1 2 3 4 Written a letter to the Visitor 1 2 3 Signs 1 2 3 4 Requested an address or name 1 2 3 Insight change 1 2 3 Guideposts 1 2 3 Today's Christian Woman Q17. When the Visitor carries pages from 1 2 3 Other another source, which ones do you read? 1 2 3 Other (Circle as many as you wish) Q21. What importance do you place on 1. Advertising inserts such as Signs or reading the Visitor? (Use the following scale ARMS (Adventist Resource and circle the appropriate number before Management Service) each section listed) 2. Local conference newsletters 3. NAD issue of the Adventist Review 1 Very important 4. None 2 Somewhat important 3 No importance Q18. The actual cost of each Visitor subscrip- tion is about $10 a year. Do you feel you are 1 2 3 To get news of the Columbia getting a full value? (Circle one) Union Conference 1 2 3 To be informed about the 1. Yes 2. No church's direction and mission 1 2 3 To receive spiritual inspiration If "No," what changes could increase the 1 2 3 To learn what upcoming events value of this publication (attach another page are scheduled if necessary? 1 2 3 To see what is being advertised 1 2 3 To read about local conference 1 2 3 To read about local academy Q19. Which of the following magazines do 1 2 3 To learn about health ministries you receive in the mail? (Circle Yes or No) and hospitals 1 2 3 To read about CUC or KCMA Yes No Liberty Yes No Message Q22. Do you share your Visitor with non- Yes No El Centinela Seventh-day Adventist friends? (Circle as Yes No Listen many as you wish) Yes No Adventist Review Yes No Signs 1. One in your household Yes No Insight 2. More than one in your household Yes No Guideposts 3. One or more outside your household Yes No Today's Christian Woman 4. None Yes No Other Continue on next page Yes No Other Q23. What is your current marital status? Q29. What is your age? (Circle one) (Circle one) 1. 27 years or under 1. Single, never married 2. 28 to 44 2. Married 3. 45 to 55 3. Divorced 4. 56 to 65 4. Widowed 5. Over 66 5. Separated Q30. How long have you been a baptized Q24. How many children are in your house- member of the Seventh-day Adventist hold? (Circle one) Church? (Circle one)

1. One 1. Less than 1 year 2. Two 2. 1 to 3 years 3. Three 3. 4 to 6 years 4. Four or more 4. 7 to 10 years 5. None 5. 11 to 20 years 6. 21 years or more Q25. What are the ages of the children in 7. Not a baptized member your household? (Circle all that apply) Q31. Please indicate how often you attend 1. Birth to three years of age Sabbath school. (Circle one) 2. Four to eight years of age 3. Nine to 12 years of age 1. Every week 4. Thirteen to 17 years of age 2. Three times a month 5. Eighteen or older 3. Twice a month 4. Once a month Q26. Which of the following best describes 5. Occasionally your racial or ethnic identification? (Circle 6. Never only one) Q32. Please indicate how often you attend 1. Asian/South Pacific church. (Circle one) 2. African-American 3. Hispanic 1. Every week 4. White/Caucasian 2. Three times a month 5. Other 3. Twice a month 4. Once a month Q27. Which is the highest level of education 5. Occasionally that you have completed? (Circle only one) 6. Never

1. Grade school or less Thank you for your participation. 2. Some high school 1. Please double check to be sure you answered each 3. High school degree question on every page of the survey. 4. Some college 5. College degree 2. If you participated in a ... 6. Some graduate work Church survey, please return this survey to the coordinator. 7. A graduate degree Mail or Visitor survey, please mail the survey to the (Circle one) address below. Your postage contribution and your time are Q28. What is your gender? appreciated. Your promptness in returning this survey will guarantee your being included in the survey results. 1. Male 2. Female Columbia Union Visitor Survey; 5427 Twin Knolls Road; Columbia, MD 21045.

Survey deadline is November 1, 1994. PENNSYLVANIA "Twelve Steps" of Alcoholics Anonymous. •. For further information, write to the During open speakers' meetings, recover- • Association of Adventist Parents at Route 2, ing persons tell their stories of God's work • Box 368A, Stanley, Virginia 22851; or call in their lives. Workshops and closed dis- (703) 778-5132. cussions deal with aspects of recovery. FRANCIS SOPER AAP President "Class Time" is celebrated with sobriety • anniversaries at a Saturday night ceremony. Concluding the weekend are a "Step Break- fast" and a group conscience meeting for evaluation and future plans. Calvary gives pastor These celebrations are held annually across the United States. The idea origi- fond farewell nated at Andrews University in Berrien After benefitting from seven and a half Springs, Michigan, where the first of these years of his leadership, the Calvary church events took place in 1967. Since then, cele- in Newport News, Virginia, recently bid At the recent national trust services meeting brations have been held in the Washington, farewell to Pastor Gerald Wells and his held in Orlando, Florida, Thomas Kapusta (left), D.C., area, southern California, the Pacific wife, Beverly. recently elected trust services director for the Northwest and New England. A "Chimes of Time" reception organized Pennsylvania Conference, received his certifica- The sponsor of these programs is the tion from George Crumley, the chairman of the by Ruth Thompson and the hospitality Association of Adventist Parents, which committee recalled many fond memories of North American Division Trust Services Certifica- was founded in 1985 to help cope with the tion and Accreditation Committee. past times, along with firm devotion and growing addiction problems in Adventist commitment from a dynamic leader. Fam- churches and families. AC ily after family came forward to express "These Celebrations of Recovery take a love and thanks for a job well done. Teacher surprised by positive, supportive role that encourages With regrets the congregation has said and enables," said Barbara Manspeaker, "goodbye," comforted by the knowledge church's appreciation church ministries director of the Columbia that the Lord has a new vineyard for this Union Conference. "The union applauds capable leader. Cynthia Carroll, head teacher with the the leadership that is making these annual Three Angels school in Radford, Virginia, JEAN TOOMBS events possible." Communication Leader received a happy surprise on July 30. During the church service that morn- ing, Pastor Phil Hammon led off with words of encouragement and thanks, followed by COLUMBIA UNION COMMUNICATION remarks from Renee Nicholas, Karen Ep- perly, Phil Howell, Vicki DiNitto and Judi Preparing Adventist youth and Danny Shaver. for the 21st century An excellent teacher, Carroll is always willing to help with church functions and Have you seen the YouthNet logo? Have you wondered what it's all about? Read assist in a variety of projects. on to find out... The congregation decided to give her a YouthNet is about lifestyle. A lifestyle that will get you to the year 2000 in fine Conflict of the Ages set engraved with the shape—doing what God wants you to do and bringing your friends with you. It's following: "To Cynthia Carroll from the for high school students, freshmen to seniors, who are Adventist N youth Radford Church Family." within the Columbia Union Conference. JUDI SHAVER Held at the Mount Aetna Camp in Communication Leader Hagerstown, Maryland, YouthNet is a retreat with COLUMBIA UNION the goal of advance; advance against the enemies of the life- style God wants for His youth. It is a Celebration of Recovery weekend of action and activity. It is not a time for slated for late October theoretical sermons. You will communicate with people who are working on the front lines—the cutting edge. People who have been there and back. A Celebration of Recovery, which brings People who have taken hold of the positive side of life and can demonstrate victory. a new dimension of hope to Adventists with Should you choose to attend, you have chosen a responsibility—a lifestyle. You dependency problems and providing for will increase your network with others back home, at school, in your neighborhood them, their codependents and families the and community by sharing your lifestyle. And you will have much to share. assurance of continuing recovery, will be YouthNet is scheduled for November 17 to 20. Talk to your principal, youth held at Washington Adventist Hospital in leader or pastor and call (800) 438-9600 for registration information. Take hold of Takoma Park, Maryland, October 21-23. this challenge—join the positive side! "The Joy of Serenity and Salvation," as TAMARA MICHALENKO the Celebration is titled, is a weekend con- Assistant Director of Communication vention that follows the guidelines of the VISITOR, September 15, 1994 9 POTOMAC July 17-21 to discuss ways to better help A highlight of the conference was a com- the youth of the Adventist church. munion service held the night before the Evangelism yields 36 The convention, which had as its theme event ended, which included a vivid reader's "Reflecting and Affecting God's Kingdom," theater presentation of "The Table" by Mel souls in Silver Spring was sponsored by the division office of ed- Campbell, professor of curriculum and ucation and hosted by the Hancock Center teacher education at La Sierra University. An evangelistic series conducted by Pas- for Youth Ministries at La Sierra University Joining Duerksen as presenters from the tor Tony Mavrakos at the Silver Spring, in Riverside, California. Columbia Union were: Principal Larry Maryland, church has to date resulted in 26 The event included morning devotions, Blackmer, teacher DeWayne Boyer and Vice first-time baptisms or professions of faith general sessions and a series of more than Principal Dunbar Henri of Takoma Acad- and 10 rebaptisms. Five to seven more peo- 70 breakout sessions. "Hearing Smuts van emy in Takoma Park, Maryland; and Dean ple are contemplating or preparing for fu- Rooyen's illustrations of grace in his life has Hunt, principal of Shenandoah Valley Acad- ture baptism. been worth the whole conference," said emy in New Market, Virginia. The spiritual impact of Mavrakos' mes- John Gatchet, principal of Gem State Acad- HEATHER MILLER sages has been felt and appreciated by mem- emy in Caldwell, Idaho, about one session. La Sierra University Public Relations Director bers of the church. Pastor Dan George has He felt that participants needed at least a continued with follow-up and counsel. week to stop and think about all that was PO • AC VIVIAN ROSS Communication Leader discussed at the conference. More than 50 youth specialists from •Radford church brings r lithiniAla across the division presented breakout ses- • sions ranging from "Relating to Teenage •Hawaii to Virginia Indifference" and "Standards in Crisis" to Bible teachers' "Shop Talk for Religious Educators." • In celebration of the International Year conference looks at In one breakout session, Dick Duerksen, • of the Family, the Radford, Virginia, church church youth issues vice president of creative ministries for the •• has decided to hold multicultural events, Columbia Union, challenged the educators . the first of which had a Hawaiian theme and Three hundred Bible teachers, chap- to make their students agents of change. • was held on July 16. lains and principals from nine unions in the "Make them leaders now so they can be- • Forty-three members attended the pro- North American Division came together come leaders later," he said. gram, where they enjoyed Hawaiian bread, This November we'll be giving each other a lift. o you said yes to the church Snominating committee. What do you do with this new responsibility? Do you sometimes feel alone...like you're carrying the whole ministry upon your shoulders? Don't miss this opportunity to network with friends and learn from over fifty ministry specialists. Choose from ten conferences sponsored by Adventist professional organizations. "We'll buff you up!" PLUSLINE EXPO '94 November 4-6, 1994 Los Angeles Airport Marriott PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS Call: 800 732-7587 or 805 497-9457

10 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 1!!!11111 papaya, mangos, cantaloupe, kiwi, ground live segment for their 11 p.m. broadcast. Dr. Ka 's • &A FriChik and vegetarian sausage with teriyaki Both stations aired their segments several barbecue sauce baked in banana peels. times during the course of two days. Internal boiling causes Each member was given a lei by the "Ha- After breakfast, the group headed down- waiian girls," Kelly Epperly and Danielle town to the Huckleberry House, a teen run- behat)ior explosions Kerr. Travis Epperly demonstrated how a away shelter, then it was on to the Open Question: My husband and I came out of 31very volcano erupts, and Amelia and Tiffany Shelter and Faith Mission. This shelter serves hundreds of homeless people but rigid, strict backgrounds where we believed that Mohler drew numbers for door prizes. children should be made to obey. My boy has re- Decorations were made by Family Life only provides lodging for men. The mis- belled since he was 2, and now at 5 he is defiant, Coordinator Judi Shaver, Head Teacher sion provides shelter and services to home- throws horrible temper tantrums and yells dread- Cynthia Carroll and Deacon Jeremy Cultice. less families, as well as operating facilities ful threats. I now realize we were wrong to be The church's next event is set for Octo- for single men and single women. Each of so harsh and controlling and for spanking him so ber 8 with the theme, "Lost in Africa." these places gave the youth insight into often, but the damage has been done. I am try- ing to be more patient and understanding, but JUDI SHAVER their ministry, as well as the needs of the Communication Leader community. it doesn't seem to work. I'm about to give up. The debriefing session that followed their Answer: Internal boiling will eventually cause coAla:4_gza41 experience gave the young people an op- explosions. Your son is angry, and what you're portunity to share their feelings and con- seeing in his temper tantrums and his verbal Spencerville program cerns and also discuss possibilities of an threats is his letting off steam. Believe it or not, outreach project or two that would provide this is healthy! If a volcano can let steam off a focuses on Newbold assistance to some of these organizations or little at a time, it won't have a devastating erup- even directly to the homeless on the streets tion, yet you're alerted to an underlying prob- College offering lem. The same with your son. of Columbus. Now that you know your son's anger is boil- The Spencerville church in Silver Spring, ing, what can you do about it? Maryland, will host a tribute to Newbold POTOMAC I'm glad you've reconsidered your harsh, con- College on Sabbath, September 24. trolling behavior and are developing more ef- The program is timed to coincide with fective parenting skills. I want to commend you the collection of the 13th Sabbath overflow Sligo celebrates ministry for that. It's not easy to change. You may ac- offering, which will provide a badly needed tually get more negative behavior through this dedicated place of worship at the college in of women pastors transition time than you did previously because your child is testing you to see if you really mean Berkshire, England. One of the cutting-edge ministries the what you say. He knows you mean it when you Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the event will Sligo church in Takoma Park, Maryland, is yell and hit him, but for a while your more gentle feature several Newbold graduates, includ- commemorating during this year's 50th ways may be interpreted as indifference. So be ing: General Conference President Robert anniversary of the current sanctuary is the prepared; your patience will be tested. But even Folkenberg; Jan Paulsen, president of the ministry of seven women pastors. through this, you can respond calmly and coolly. Trans-European Division; and Bryan Ball, On September 23 and 24, Josephine When you exhibit self-control, it will be a mighty lesson to your son to do the same. Benton, Jan Daffem, Kendra Haloviak, Es- president of the South Pacific Division. Start feeding him a positive diet. Catch him Following the services, the "Friends of ther Knott, Norma Osborn, Kit Watts and being good. Smile. Wink. Let him know he's Newbold College" will hold a fellowship Hyveth Williams will take part in the week- loved and you like to be around him. Don't bug dinner at the church. end's worship and special events. him with "sit up straight, blow your nose and For more information, phone the church A play by Kermit Netteburg of Andrews don't talk with your mouth full." Ignore some of office at (301) 384-2920. University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, his inconsequential obnoxious behavior right now in order to build a more positive relation- REG BURGESS will feature women who made an impact on Correspondent the early Adventist church. On Sabbath af- ship with him. You can make corrections later when you are not "the enemy." ternoon, a candlelight procession will honor OHIO Right now, your focus must be on stopping 150 women who have served the church as behavior that is absolutely forbidden; behavior preachers, Bible teachers and chaplains dur- that could hurt himself, others or things. Be Columbus youth ing the past 150 years. strong on maintaining the limitsthat really count. experience "box city" Guest speaker for the Sabbath worship For example, "You may not scream those words service will be Madelynn Haldeman, pro- at me because it hurts me—and you may not Twenty-one young people spent Satur- fessor of New Testament studies at La Sierra hurt another person. But you can say, 'Mommy, day night, August 13, out under a cloudy I'm so angry I feel like saying something nasty,' University in Riverside, California. She and I will listen to you and see if we can solve the sky with only boxes, paper or plastic to lay graduated from nearby Columbia Union problem so you don't have to erupt like a vol- on or cover up in their adventure to ex- College in 1948, longing to be a pastor. cano." If a child has an opportunity to express perience homelessness. These courageous On Friday evening, a panel discussion his angry feelings in words, it reduces the need youth were out all night under the threat of moderated by William Johnsson, editor of to act them out with tantrums and threats. heavy rain and storms. the Adventist Review, will focus on the ques- Dawn brought with it very thin potato- tion, "What really happened at Camp Mo- [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Fam- corn soup, white bread and orange juice, as haven?" The youth camp in Ohio was the ily Times newspaper. For a free year's sub- well as a deluge of rain and a television site of the first council on the role of women scription, just write to: Family Matters, P.O. news cameraman. The evening before, an- in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320; or call (615) other television news crew came and did a was held in 1973. 339-1144.]

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 11

Departing Brisbane, Australia and travelling to Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, will be the experience of a lifetime.

During the 15 days of this fabulous Cruise, the ship will be converted to a friendly Adventist environment, providing vegetarian cuisine, and appropriate entertainment and recreational pursuits.

Visit various SDA mission sites like: Fulton College, Aore Hospital and High School.

Others may prefer to do some duty-free shopping, swimming, snorkelling or relaxing on beautiful white sandy beaches.

While at sea passengers will travel in modern air-conditioned, ensuited cabins. You have a choice of 2, 3, and 4 berth cabins, to suit your family needs. Every endeavour will be made to accommodate your request.

Book EARLY - a $50 discount plus... free polo shirt, cap, and baggage tags with every booking made before All meals, drinks October 1. and accommodation (full payment received by November 1, 1994 will be discounted by a included in the further $50 per passenger). price Fund raising project for Somerset Youth Camp

Please complete the section below and send it to, Elder S. S. Will, 100 Twin Springs Road, Hendersonville, t1( 28792. OR • Phone Enquiries - 704 684 7785

Name Please ✓ appropriate box Address I would like to receive further information Contact Phone I would like to book for persons Method of Payment C Cheque ❑ Bankcard/Mastercard Please find enclosed a deposit of S500 per person TOTAL PIM

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Community Advent Program presents Florence Littauer

SEPTEMBER 17 AND 18

CRYSTAL CITY MA R R I OTT 1999 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Mount Aetna Camp, THIS WEEKEND IS FOR: Hagerstown, MD COUPLES, NETWORKERS, PAS- TORS, YOUNG ADULTS AND BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN featuring: Phil Muthersbough For more than 25 years, Florence Littauer's teaching has made the time-proven concepts of the four basic personal- Dick Duerksen ity types popular. She has helped millions of people under- T-shirt signing Randy Dager stand their own personalities and improve relationships trust-building Michael Griffith with others through her books and seminars. Her teaching student presentations Mike Stevenson methods allow participants to immediately put her mes- sage into practice. Come, enrich your life and career hear- workshops Kris Stevenson ing her messages of hope and encouragement. YouthNet groups Ralph Martin

For more information and registration, call: (301) 588-5266 or (301) 608-3860.

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 13 HERBAL TEA LAXATIVE: LEAVES OF HOME FOR SALE: West Laurel, MD, quiet THE MALAWI UNION (S.E. AFRICA DIVI- GATLINBURG CONDO AND MOUNTAIN GREEN/Bitter Tonic. For several years this neighborhood. General Conference head- SION) is urgently looking for a suitably VIEW CHALET FOR RENT: Two or three unique tea, made from a blend of North quarters within 10 minutes; 15 minutes to qualified person to fill the position of direc- bedrooms, sleeps six to 10, two baths, fire- American herbs, has been used by thou- Adventist schools. Brick, five bedrooms, tor of SDA Medical Laboratories in Malawi place, full kitchen, heart-shaped jacuzzi spa, sands to assist in restoring the body's natu- three baths, living room, dining room, re- (a subsidiary organization of Malamulo Mis- pool, cable TV, Dollywood, skiing and hik- ral function when poor elimination is the modeled kitchen, family room, fireplace and sion Hospital). Qualifications: B.Sc. (medical ing. Reserve early. Phone (615) 428-0619. problem. The exciting news about Leaves of laundry room. Carport, large deck, work- technology). Postgraduate (M.Sc., Ph.D.) pre- (1215) Green, Bitter Tonic, which was formerly shop, lots of storage and treed lot backs to ferred. Managerial qualifications or experi- IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR CHILD CARE available only in liquid form, is that it's now woods. $172,500. (301) 725-7647 after ence essential. Position vacant: December DIRECTOR in Seabrook, MD: Must have 6:30 p.m. or weekends. (915) 1994. Please address all correspondence to available in a tea bag. For more information, previous experience operating a child care to request a free sample or to place an order, either: Medical Director, Malamulo Hospi- HOSPITAL IN GUINEA, WEST AFRICA, center. Must meet General Conference di- call (800) 404-3158. Scott's Herbal Prod- tal, P.O. Makwasa, Malawi, C. Africa, or needs personnel, preferably French-speak- rector qualifications. Good pay and bene- ucts, Plant City, FL. (101) send a fax to (265) 474251; or Director, SDA ing, to help develop the management sys- fits. Send resumes to: 8900 Good Luck Rd., Medical Laboratories, P.O. Box 600 Blantyre, • WEST HYATTSVILLE, MD—$94,999: tem at a 600-bed hospital in the capital city Seabrook, MD 20706; or call Jane Treichler Malawi, C. Africa, or send a fax to (265) • Charming corner lot cottage! Two hand- of Conakry. Initial needs are for a physician/ at (301) 794-6473. (1215) 623293. (915) some bedrooms, family-sized living room, medical director, a nurse administrator with CORPORATE MATERIALS MANAGE- country kitchen! Walk to shops, eateries, clinical, educational and managerial experi- FLORIDA HOMES: Two bedrooms, two • MENT: Adventist Health System/Sunbelt grocery! Walking distance to metro subway ence, a business manager with patient's • baths, two-car garage; total 1,800 square • seeks a qualified individual with at least five station! 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She was a member of the church BIBLE Publishing Association, Highland View Acad- cluding arthritis, heel pain, spurs, diabetes, • in Gettysburg, PA. Survivors: daughter Rachel AMPLIFIER emy and Shepherd's College. Local com- callouses, ingrown nails, sprains, fractures, • Graeff, sister Lavrene Rodocker, brother muter train to the D.C. area. Call Krista at warts, bunions, etc. Surgery, if it's needed, • Charles Haas, one grandchild and four great- home at (304) 267-9488 or at (304) 263- at Adventist hospitals. Columbia, MD: (410) : grandchildren. IM '311 8921. (915) 531-6350; Laurel, MD; (301) 725-5652; or . SANDEFUR, Cree, born February 23, 1914, College Park, MD: (301) 441-4400. (415) LOOKING FOR A DENTIST? Family dentist . Bowie, TX; died July 26, 1994, Loma Linda, located in Greenbelt. Loma Linda University EASE ACHES AND PAINS with an adjust- . CA. During his lifelong service to the Sev- School of Dentistry alumnus, active member able bed!! 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Stories in this issue were ex- cerpted from Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, the daily official camp meeting publication of Allegheny East Conference. Camp meeting photos were taken by Dick Duerksen and Elaine Hamilton of the Visitor staff.

First Sabbath Praise-a-thon Again in the afternoon special ser- The first Sabbath of Camp Meet- vice, Elder Brooks delivered "The Par- But Mom, I went ing '94 has passed into eternity as a able of the Barren Fig Tree." The genuine Sabbath Celebration Praise- for a hayride Breath of Life telecast was being taped a-thon. Many opportunities to give on our camp grounds for future tele- If your youngster arrived back at PRAISE were provided from sunrise casts. the tent, cabin, trailer or room you are to sunset. Customarily services, begin to housed in late last evening, it could be In the adult pavilion, Ralph Mar- wind down toward evening, but not on that they were with the group of young tin, Columbia Union Conference presi- yesterday; the presidential concert fea- people who opted for the night hay- dent, started the day with "True He- turing Janice Chandler, soprano; Mar- ride sponsored by the Allegheny East roes," garet E. Humphrey-Richardson, so- youth department. Those who went `Those who were fortunate enough prano; and, Courtney L.F. Fadlin, in- seemed very happy in the straw. to attend Sabbath were treated to in- strumentalist, had the saints praising The AY department has a number spirational singing by Christine Jones past sunset. of fun things planned. Check the sched- from Germantown. They were nearly The first Sabbath concluded with ule or contact Pastors Bruce Banner, mesmerized by 8-year-old Reevney a short vesper by Allegheny East Presi- Errol Stoddart or Ron Edmonds. St. Luc, the son of Pastor Yveniel St. dent Alvin M. Kibble. Luc of the Jerusalem French church. Instruction in Christian living came from the skillful teaching of Byron K. Hill, pastor of the Walnut Street church of Pottstown. Extra praise was pro- vided by "Joy" from the Breath of Life telecast. Divine worship was the egheny pinnacle of the praise experi- Iblishect East Expose in the Visitor by ence as C.D. Brooks and the egheny East Conference.the entire cast of Breath of Life president Alvin Kibble blessed the congregation. Elder )1nrininication Brooks preached about the "Par- Robert Director, Booker able of the Two Debtors."

The need to give Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to the end of my life. I know I should have been a selves also. We give up the heavenly treasure for receive,"—Acts 20:35 KIV. Giving promises a missionary, but I feel I disobeyed God. Now I the sake of having more of this earth. This is a blessing to the giver as he sees how his gifts can at least give what I have to God's work." She loss we cannot afford to sustain. If we live so that bring help and made her will, leaving everything to her church we can have the blessing of God we shall have comfort to people. and two missionary organizations. His prospering hand with us in our temporal The built-in Perhaps you have heard the story of the affairs, but if His hand is against us He can need to give is seen anonymous note that came to a church. It said, defeat all our plans and scatter faster than we in every strata of "Ten years ago I stole $20.00 from the church can gathen—Testimonies, Volume 5, page 271- society. Founda- collection plate. Here is $10.00. If 1 still can't 272. tions and corpora- sleep, I'll send the other $10.00." Many people give because they are asked by tions give only Recognition—Have you ever heard the people they respect—a friend or a person of about 10 percent of statement, "Ninety-eight percent of the people Christian, social or business prominence. Large the total money in America go to bed hungry every night— gifts often come to an institution because the donated each year hungry for recognition?" How important is rec- right person asks the right prospect for the right in America, while ognition to you? Many people work in jobs amount at the right time for the right purpose individuals give where the paycheck is the only form of recogni- and shows the donor the right way to give. nearly 90 percent. tion they ever receive. Effective leaders know All of us can improve our personal giving A person denied how important it is to give recognition. The practice. I have attempted to share some guide- the privilege of giving to someone, to some same holds true for giving: people want their lines to help you think carefully about why you extent, somewhere, becomes an unhappy per- gifts recognized, and they want to be son. Giving is a joyful way of life. What moti- thanked. vates you to give? Consider these reasons: The next time you make a gift, see Love—The Bible says, "For God so loved how you feel about the recognition the world that He gave...." Wouldn't it be you receive... or don't receive. Some wonderful if the sole motivation for giving was people give more because of recogni- love for other people? tion. I remember my father telling the story of a Gratitude—"I will offer to you Jewish nurse who was working in a German the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will hospital during the war. She was approached by call upon the name of the Lord.,"— a visitor to the hospital who observed her clean- Psalm 116:17, the Open Bible. ing and bandaging the wounds of soldiers who "Giving thanks always for all things had been responsible for the deaths of many of to God the Father in the name of her people. And the visitor remarked, "I wouldn't Jesus Christ. ..."—Ephesians 5:20, do that for a million dollars." And she replied, "I the Open Bible. wouldn't, either," and continued to clean and "Liberality is not so natural that bandage the wounds of the soldiers in the ward. we gain this virtue by accident. It Love, however, is by no means everyone's mo- must be cultivated. We must deliber- tivation. ately resolve that we will honor God Hate—Shocking as it sounds, there are cases with our substance; and then we must where hatred has motivated giving. Some people let nothing tempt us to rob Him of the leave their estates to charity instead of to chil- tithes and offerings that are His due. dren who have disappointed them, done some- We must be intelligent, systematic, thing wrong, been an embarrassment, rejected and continuous . the family, refused to work, spent money fool- in our acts of ishly, married the wrong person or didn't marry charity to men at all. No question about it: hatred sometimes and our expres- governs giving. sions of grati- Fear—Tragically, fear is another reason tude to God for people give, "If I don't give, I may lose my job; His bounties to give, what you give, what you give my car may break down; my child may get sick." us. This is too sa- to, how you give, how much you Many individuals feel pressured to give even to cred a duty to be give and howyou might give more causes that they don't care to support. left to chance or to effectively. Me, too—Some people give to emulate be controlled by "It is more blessed to give others. They see "everybody" giving to this or impulse or feeling. than to receive." that project or cause and they don't want to be We should regularly A portion of material for this left out. It's "the thing to do." They give to keep reserve something article drawn from the book up with the Joneses or some other family. This for God's cause, that Before You Give Another doesn't seem to be a broadly significant motiva- He may not be robbed Dime, Robert F. Sharpe, pages 25-30. tion, but it is real to some people. of the portion which Guilt—Guilt is a major reason some people He claims. When we give. One woman said, "I am now 78, nearly at rob God we rob our-

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Y77' printed in issue number two a warning of a possible eruption by Reginald R. Robinson, associate speaker of the Jonathan Thompson ignores Breath of Life telecast. The eruption did occur, and the Holy Ghost did come down warning; produces quake tremor as predicted by the editors of Y77'. Ignoring the subtle warning given by YTT yesterday about the necessity We are willing to make another long- of obtaining earthquake insurance because of the stumping and praising range prediction, coupled with a subtle going on over a little-known fault that runs beneath the rostrum in the Adult warning for the Conference administra- Pavilion, Jonathan 'Thompson, pastor of the Berea Temple church, stumped tion: if other preachers who follow after anyhow and preached anyhow, causing the praise to rise to seismological C.D. Brooks and Reginald Robinson to proportions. He concluded by challenging worshippers to be true to their the same podium preaching as powerful commitment and go to wherever the Holy Ghost directs them to meet the and stumping their feet in the same area of needs of mankind. the rostrum and in like manner as their The praise was heightened even more by the Baltimore Berea Celebra- predecessors, then there may arise a need tion Choir's singing. The choir was under the direction of another Thomp- to get more earthquake insurance because son (Gloria) who is notorious for causing worship tremors with the organ. the level of praise will become too great "My, My, My—C.D. Brooks, Reginald R. Robinson, Jonathan Thomp- and the force of the hallelujahs too pow- son. Dial 1-800-QUAKING. Mr. Mann, this hill can't take much more of erful for the earthly temple built to house this." (Editorial opinion.) them, and there could be a catastrophe. YTT will attempt to keep you posted on other possible tremors

At our own risk YTT about the Uninvited intruders After repeated warnings from A stir of excitement occurred at about the level of praise in the adult pavilion, Pastor Gerald same hour as the evening worship services were Wells ignored the warnings and pushed the level of praise a notch higher. This was after Joy a beginning, excitement that was on the camp presented a beauti- meeting program schedule. Approximately 13 Mitchell III Foster and Frank beautiful hot-air balloons filled with balloonists ful and moving concert during the Charles L. flew low over the encampment. One balloon was Brooks Mini Concert Series. forced to the ground behind Handy Hall, where Also, Nevilon Meadows continued to pushthe only a few hours earlier firemen had to answer a the decibels of praise above safety levels in fire call for a smoke situation. The balloon was senior youth tent. defiance of the laws unable to regain altitude and had to be picked up. With the repeated, bold of safe praise being ignored for all of the audito- For the children who live in the inner city and for YTT has those others who dream of one day soaring qui- riums on the campgrounds, the editor ofFrom now etly above the earth in a balloon, this was a great decided against any further warnings. treat. on, you praise at your own risk.

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 AE-3 General Conference President confesses to being a star During a light moment in his introductory remarks yester- day, Pastor Robert S. Folkenberg made a statement that "when the sun comes out, the stars don't shine," making reference to the fact that Elder C.D. Brooks was sitting in the audience. How- ever, he did a masterful job speaking on the topic: "A Movement of Destiny." The temperature rose to more than 100 degrees. Quoting Ezekiel 44:18: "...they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat," Folkenberg removed his suit jacket. When that happened, all the platform participants removed their suit jackets as well. Before delivering his sermon, the GC Ppresident gave a report on the worldwide status of the church, citing the condi- tions in the civil war-torn Rwanda, the status of the work in China and several other countries as examples. Sacred doorkee ers Have you noticed that each time you come to the pavilion there is a group of kind and courteous persons dedicated to making you comfortable? They are members of the Allegh- eny East Conference Ushers Federa- tion and are under the direction of Salena Kirby. Each year they provide an invaluable service for you. We would like to salute you for your total dedication year after year.

Some may think it's a tradition During the divine Alvin Kibble took worship service, time to lift the s Elder meeting offering in a manner that pecial camp only he to be able to do--"the old-fashioned way,"seems one donor at a time. There is a nuisance, a mixed bag on this. Some think it is that it runs the services too long and it leaves a bad taste. this There" are others who seem to look forward to in thenew house tradition" to and seem to get the best seats magic. watch the president work his Baing the traditionalists that hold on to their they offerings are, they second, and when Elder until the last possible Kibble says persons to give . . . we need 50 out an envelope withthen an they amount write a check or decided till to give before they probably to do so until Elder leaving home but Kibble refused ging thing." performed the "beg- Although we would like We don't agree with your tactics, reached. for you to know that the goal was

AE-4 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE

.001•11E, 'PEAKING AHEAD Greater Baltimore Junior Academy September 23-25 "And all thy children shall be taught of the the years has graduated a great number of Pathfinder Leadership Lord, great shall be the peace of thy children," dedicated young people who have found Training Weekend —Isaiah 54:13. In 1924, this text was en- a place in the Lord's work. Mt. Aetna graved on the cornerstone of the new Increased enrollment required a larger September 27 Edgecombe Junior Academy, which later academy for their students. The first unit Executive Committee developed into Greater Baltimore Acad- was completed in the fall of 1957, under emy. Through the years, this spirit has the direction of Wesley A. Moore. The September 30 - October 2 guided our youth in this area. school was now a 12-grade academy. Lay Advisory Retreat Christian education began in Baltimore, In the late 1960's, Greater Baltimore Mt. Aetna on October 23,1916, in the basement of the Academy became Greater Baltimore Jun- October 8 former Baltimore No. 1 church on Rosedale ior Academy. When the school year for Eastern Shore Convocation and North Avenues. Mrs. W. H. Wilcox 1993-1994 ended, GBJA closed its doors Eastern Shore Junior Academy was their first teacher, and she had a total due to changes in demographic and mem- December 2-5 of 20 students in grades 1 through 8. When bership relocation. Church Ministries Convention they moved to their new school at The school board and the constituent Sandy Cove Edgecombe in the fall of 1924, the enroll- member churches voted to sell the prop- ment had increased to 65; and they had a erty and allow sufficient time to elapse faculty of three. Miss Louise Stuart was before definite plans are formulated for a Chesapeake Challenge principal and teacher of grades 8-9, Miss new education program. Provision has is published in the Visitor each month by the Ruth Wilcox taught grades 5-7, and Miss been made for students to transfer to other Chesapeake Conference, 6600 Martin Road, Mae Painter had grades 1-4. The follow- local church schools for the 1994-1995 Columbia, MD 21044. President, J. Wayne ing year it became a 10-grade academy school year. Coulter; Editor, J. Neville Harcombe. and graduated five students. In 1927, it expanded to the 11th grade, and through

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COULTER'S COMMENTS Johnson S. Christian has been the principal of Greater Baltimore Junior Academy for 19 years. Prior to this, he NET served for several years in India as prin- cipal of high schools and educational '95 secretary for a local conference. He has worked in three unions and four confer- ences here in the United States of means America. Christian has worked untiringly as souls principal of GBJA. His heavy load in- Christ's com- cluded the running of a full cafeteria mission to the program, head of the janitorial depart- Seventh-day ment, teaching classes for grades 5-10 Adventist and organizing a strong citrus fruit pro- Church, to you gram. Total profits each year have been J. Wayne Coulter and me, is simple around $30,000. and clear; "Go ye He is also very active in his local therefore, and teach all nations." The art of church, serving as an elder and religious soul winning is a science that needs to be liberty secretary. studied earnestly and prayerfully. Ellen G. As a strong promoter of Christian White counsels us: "There must be no fixed education, he has annually, during sum- rules; our work is a progressive work, and mer months, gone to his homeland of there must be room left for methods to be India to help in their education pro- improved upon... Some of the methods in gram. Here around Baltimore he has Johnson S. Christian this work will be different from methods aggressively fostered and encouraged used in the work in the past; but let no one, students and parents to make Christian because of this, block the way by criticism." education their top priority. Review and Herald, July 23, 1895, and Sep- He has two children: his daughter, tember 30, 1902. Dr. Margaret Peterson, new vice presi- Christian —a Due to the rapid rate of knowledge in- dent of Shady Grove Adventist Hospi- creasing in communications, we have vari- tal; and his son, Richard Christian, who ous means to test methods for public evan- works as a computer analyst for the strong gelism. One of the most recent is that of International Monetary Fund in Wash- satellite broadcasting. Dr. Billy Graham has ington, D.C. His wife, Hannah Jessie, educator taken advantage of this particular avenue has worked at St. Agnes Hospital in to beam his gospel services to millions Baltimore for over 18 years. around the world. This school year he will be helping out in the sale of the school property as well as the In February 1995, Mark Finley will hold running of the fruit program. He is willing to help any school get started in a citrus a live crusade in Chattanooga, Tennessee, program. The "Citrus Fruit Company" in Florida has the best quality fruit with the which will be beamed by satellite to hun- lowest prices. You may contact him at (301) 317-0085 or (410) 646-5522. dreds of large screens in churches and audi- We appreciate the leadership skills that Johnson Christian has brought to GBJA as toriums in North America. National adver- well as the Chesapeake Conference. tising, by the way of billboards, television spots, magazines, newspapers and hand- bills will announce the time and date of the evangelistic crusade. Local churches can tie into this mass media advertising by using their own local address and phone number. In our conference 23 churches have voted to participate in this unique outreach pro- gram. Twenty pastors assisted by lay people will lead out in the local meetings. We have set funds aside to assist these churches by way of a subsidy to purchase the satellite dish, projector and equipment. I am happy to report that the funds have been distributed and the equipment or- dered. Several planning seminars for pastors and church members have already been planned. Bill McVay, coordinator, and The new pastor of the Towson church, Neville Harcombe, director, are working Roosevelt Marsden, his wife, Sharon, and their daughter. together to ensure the success of this soul- winning program.

CH-2 VISITOR, September 15. 1994 Columbia Union Visitor 1994 Readership Survey

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Survey deadline is November 1, 1994. CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE

The recent pur- chase of a warehouse in the Pigtown area of Baltimore will allow New building for the for renewed member- ship growth and evan- gelistic outreach in the "Pigtown" church city. Renovations and clean-up have already begun on the facility. Willis Dagenais and Jim Chamness are happy for the acquisi- tion of this property. There is ample room for a sanctuary, fel- lowship hall, Commu- nity Services office and the health van ministry. It will take several months before the 11,000-square-foot building will be ready for use. Volunteers are needed to help in the remodeling of the fa- The front of the newly purchased building. cility. You may con- tact Willis Dagenais at (410) 256-6857.

Church volunteers fixing the front of the building.

Willis Dagenais and Jim Chamness at work.

Church volunteers painting the security fence.

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BOOKS and two cookbooks. We gave out more than 12,000 copies of Happiness Di- Wilna church What's gest and Bible enrollment cards, prayed with hundreds of people and placed more holds Revelation than 3,500 books in homes and businesses a student in just nine weeks. We look forward to Seminar these contacts being followed up by our Janice Boone has faith and courage that pastors and Bible workers for the meet- the Lord rewards with outstanding re- literature ings in the areas we worked. We know sults. She was impressed to hold a Revela- many baptisms will result. tion Seminar several months ago. Due to a Student LE's also benefit by getting a limited budget, she was not able to order evangelist? good scholarship for school. Each stu- any materials. Nevertheless, she found dent averaged about $2,000 for school notebooks, rulers, pencils, certificates and He or she is a very unique person who and some even did more. What a blessing has chosen to sacrifice a summer of relax- to work for our Lord and earn good money ation to help others know the truth in to take back to school, too! We each want to thank our conference

Graduates from the Wilna church Revelatil Seminar.

Janet Anders, Melba Stancill and Susan Wagn Student literature evangelists. were baptized after the Revelation Seminar.

Christ. One who goes door -to -door with administration for their solid support, beautiful handbills in the basement of the a message of hope in the soon coming of which enabled us to do this program and church. Volunteers quickly filled in the our Lord. One who doesn't quit because place more than 15,500 books in homes location and dates for the seminar on the it rains, or it's too hot and humid, or that may never have been reached in any brochures, which were distributed by the they're thirsty, or too many doors have other manner. Pathfinder club. been slammed in their faces. They are a We look forward to the coming year More than 30 people came out on open- group of young people who really believe and initiating an ongoing program for all ing night. In spite of severe weather and this message of the Seventh-day Adventist of our schools. This will enable students personal tragedies for some of the attend- Church and are willing to give up all to from first grade through college to go to ees, the Lord blessed. Janet Anders and share that message through the printed our schools. God really does bless us Susan Wagner were baptized in May. page. They are a group who work hard, when we work together for Him. Melba Stancill reunited with the church pray hard and play hard. JIM BROUHARD later. The past few months I had the privi- District Leader A follow-up Daniel Seminar is held on lege of working with 12 of these special Family Enrichment Resources Sabbath mornings, as some family mem- young people from our academies and bers of the newly baptized and graduates colleges in western Maryland. They went have expressed interest in learning more door -to -door with our softcover MAGA from the Bible.

CH-4 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 MOUNTAIN VIEW

ountain View Conference 00 Liberty Street rkersburg, WV 26101 04) 422-4581

What's happeninc Try this one for size , around, Occasionally, I It is only after a storm that we see a rainbow. It read an article that I is only after we go through a time of trouble and ountain View feel would help some turmoil that we really appreciate the peace and of my fellow mem- rest on the other side. It is only in the midst of bers here in Moun- trouble that we come to know the peace that September 17 - 3:30 p.m. tain View. I wish I passes all understanding that only God can Church Officers' Meeting Valley View Church had written it for the give. Challenge. Copied The Bible says, "For he knoweth our frame; September 23-25 articles aren't neces- he remembereth that we are dust" (Psalms NADEI Classes sarily exciting to 103:14). "But we have this treasure in earthen Parkersburg Church read but this one has vessels, that the excellency of the power may be September 27 - 2:00 p.m. a message we all of God, and not of us" (II Corinthians 4:7). Finance Committee need to consider so I So because our bodies are made of dust and Conference Office am going to chance are simply "earthen vessels," we have nothing Randy Murphy this one. There are in which to pride ourselves. Anything worth- October 1 - 3:30 p.m. President so many people to- while that we may accomplish in the Lord's Church Officers' Meeting work results from His power working through Parkersburg Church day who suffer from a lack of self-worth or personal value. Please us. That's why He can use the lowliest person October 2 - 10:00 a.m. take a couple minutes and read "Beautiful Dust whose life is committed to Him. Lay Advisory and You" by Muriel Larson: God uses dust to make glorious sunsets. Parkersburg Church And He uses dust to create humble servants October 7-9 If you have ever had to dust furniture, you through which the glory of Christ may shine! Women's Retreat may be wondering, "What on earth is beautiful "But God hath chosen the foolish things of Valley Vista about dust?" the world to confound the wise," the Bible says, The sky is. Without dust in the air, we "and God hath chosen the weak things of the October 15 would not have our beautiful blue sky. Our world to confound the things which are mighty; Homecoming earth would instead be surrounded by black- and base things of the world, and things which Church Parkersburg ness, with the starkly bright sun glaring down. are despised hath God chosen...that no flesh October 24 - 2:00 p.m. Can you imagine looking at a red sky all the should glory in his presence" (I Corinthians Finance Committee time--how hard that would be on our nerves? 1:27-29). Charleston Well, the sky would be red if the dust particles And God can use you. were denser or of a different size. October 17 - 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee Without dust in the air, we would have no Have you ever felt as worthless as dust? Conference Office gorgeous sunset. As the sun sets below the How do you feel now? See, I told you it was horizon, its rays travel through more atmo- worth reading! October 28-30 spheric dust to reach our eyes. We then see the NADEI Classes kaleidoscope of heart-stirring colors sent out Parkersburg by the sun. What enjoyment we would miss without sunsets—without dust! The Bible says, "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground" (Genesis 2:7). So our bodies are only dust, too. Scientists have discovered that the chemical elements in our bodies are the same as those in dust. When we MOUNTAIN VIEW die, this vehicle in which we live returns to dust. Yet, though made of dust, our bodies are zir beautiful works of art, even as the sunsets are. \GE Have you ever stopped to think that if life is published in the Visitor every other month had no "particles of dust" in it, neither would by the Mountain View Conference. Presi- dent, Randy Murphy; Editor, Bunny Abbott. we be fully able to appreciate the beauty in it?

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iew Camp Meeting - 1994

Responding to many "Jesus Is Coming requests, Gary Again" rang out Strunk, Pacific Health loud and clear as Education Center, the camp meeting "whistled" a hymn "Quartet and a using bird-like trills Half" blended for the group at the their voices in final health education praise. L to R: meeting on Friday Kingsley Whitsett, morning. David Ripley, Randy Murphy, David Wolkwitz, As the sun Del Johnson and was coming Harold Wightman. up over the mountains, campers met Sixty-two campers met the requirements and together and were awarded certificates for having prayed for completed the Instructor's Course for "The personal Health Component of In Pursuit of needs as well Excellence." The class, taught by Gary Strunk, as for the director of religious studies at the Pacific outpouring of Health Education Center in Bakersfield, the Holy California, was held each morning throughout Spirit upon the week. Those receiving certificates are God's people now qualified to present this program in their throughout the world. home churches and communities.

Our hearts were David Wolkwitz, warmed as Marilyn president of the Cotton expressed her A special thanks Indiana Conference, love for her Saviour to "Win" discussed the power through song during Schneider, who of the Holy Spirit in the Sabbath afternoon traveled all the our lives during the concert. Her husband, way from Florida 6:30 a.m. meetings Dan, and Bill Tucker, to play the organ each day. director of the Quiet for us all week! Hour, also joined her in selected songs. Jim Nix, of the White Estate, tells Campers met another /,'" in "small interesting groups" all story from Dennis and Lori over the early Utt (Braxton campus every Adventist church) walk afternoon as history and hand in hand on they trained shares their way to the to lead out or photographs early morning be a part of a and other meeting. small group memorabilia ministry in their home churches and following an communities. evening meeting.

Peggy Criddle, cradle roll division leader, made this "coat of The youth made "pigs" Guts's' many colors" for the of themselves as they children to wear as ate their ice cream from they sang and talked a "trough" the final about the story of night of camp meeting. Joseph.

MV-2 VISITOR, September 15, 1994

Columbia Union Visitor 1994 Readership Survey

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Kindergartners Jimmy and listen intently Marie Gardner to the story (Indian Creek being told company) relax them by on one of Barbara several park Manspeaker, benches that director of Jimmy built children's during camp ministries for meeting. the Columbia Thanks, Jimmy, Union. Her for also husband, Ed, building Camp meeting is over, and Judy and Shorty does a chalk several picnic Johnson (Valley View church) practice the art drawing in the tables for the of good camping by making sure the last bit background as camp. of trash is thrown away before leaving the the story is campgrounds. being told.

Ronnie Knight (Huntington church) hands over the title to a 1979 Chevrolet 4 x 4 pickup truck to Del Johnson, conference treasurer. He became aware of the need for an additional pickup for the camp and just happened to have the title in his pocket! Thanks, Ronnie!

President Randy Murphy shows everyone how it is done as they assemble for the annual The story of King Belshazzar became real as "Fun Run/Walk." Rodney Davis, personal the children in the primary department acted ministries director for the conference and Fun out scenes from the king's court, the feast Run participant, challenged other participants with the "golden vessels" and the to find sponsors who would pay them so handwriting on the wall. much a mile with the money being used to provide Signs subscriptions for prisons located within the conference. Over $600 was raised, with the Pacific Press matching those funds for a total of approximately $1,200 to go toward this project. Praise the Lord! Musicians David Pitt and Jennifer Lauletta share information We are not sure who had more fun on the about the music outing to Cheat River—the juniors or Dale tapes they have Tunnell, who tried to pass himself off as a for sale following member of that age group! their concert.

Community Services volunteers, under the May the words and music to our theme direction of Harold Wightman, Community song stay in our minds and hearts as we look Services director, worked together to forward to that day when "Soon and very register and serve meals to 237 people in 35 soon, we are going to see the King, Soon minutes. The event was a mock disaster drill and very soon, we are going to see the King, in which volunteers "practiced" to see how Soon and very soon, we are going to see the they would function in the event of a King, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to disaster. see the King!"

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 MV-3 M OUNTAIN VIEW CHALLENGE

Mountain Views Clarksourg, Pastor Harold Wightman performed a unique service on Sabbath, July 16, at the Clarksburg church. Five babies were dedicated to the Lord and as a result two visitors, who are non-members, were so impressed they requested that their babies be dedicated at a future time. Pictured standing left to right are: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wright and Roger Emile; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pulice and Carrissa Mae; Mr. John Stanley and Derick Thomas Lynn; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hickman and Lydia Nicole and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hickman and Heather Renee.

Congratulations to Mountain View's own Gayle Clark, who has been recognized as an "Adventist Woman of the Year" in the category of family life by the Association of Adventist Women. Clark, who is a co- director of Miracle Meadows School in Salem, West Virginia, will receive the award at the group's annual meet- ing September 29-October 1 in Arling- ton, Virginia.

Volunteers unload a window for placement in the new addition to Friends-R- Fun. - The "Friends-R-Fun" Family Learning Center addition in Summersville received the generosity of free labor from Maranatha Volunteers International in June. The center, scheduled to open in September, will enable adults to continue their education from the level where they are, whether it is to obtain their GED or improve their reading skills. Adults who have small children can enroll them in the early education program while they continue their own education. The center will also house the "After School and Summer Programs" for school- Larry Boggess, pastor, led out during the singinc, age children (kindergarten through 12 years).

The Summersville church was dedicated in a special weekend service held Friday evening, April 29, and Sabbath, April 30. Special guests included Herb Ingersoll, former pastor, who led out in a communion service on Friday evening. Wayne Coulter, president of the Chesapeake Conference, who was the conference president when the church was organized, led out in the lesson study, and former Pastor. George Rogers spoke at the morning worship service. Following a potluck lunch, a history of the church was given, interspersed with several musical selections.

Some of the instrumental selections presented during the afternoon program.

MV-4 VISITOR, September 15, 1994

September 1994

New Jersey Pathfinders have Rocky What's happening Mountain high in Denver around New Jersey

Sept 16-18 Marriage Seminar (Van Pelt) Jersey City Heights English Church Sept 17 Church Leadership Seminar Sept 18 Pathfinder & Youth Olympic Day Sept 23-25 Adventurers' Camporee Sept 29 i-ViiISSIONARY VOLUNTEER New Jersey Executive Committee ireYl Z/ Oct 1 Spanish Youth Rally D r•-•. to.3 Oct 2 122 111 C=3 Pastoral Family Picnic o evi 1070 l") Oct 3-10 diO°0 General Conference Annual Council e ,- 0QJ),'0— Oct 11-12 (3® 40,-; C)0 0 *-, *6-** -c)a) (* NAD Year End Meetings Oct 9 ABC Open (10-31 Above: We entered a banner entitled "Missionary Oct 9 Volunteer Honor Tokens" at the honors tent. Elder Church Treasurers' Workshop Norm Middag, from the North American Division, was pleased to see this piece of history. If you recognize this Oct 17 piece of art by the picture, please contact the New Pastors' Breathe Free Training Jersey Conference. We are interested in knowing who Program put this together and when. Left: Dave Bandimere, co- Oct 21 owner of the Bandimere Raceway, and Robert Boggess, Spanish Churches Convocation New Jersey Conference president, enjoy Sabbath Oct 21, 22 morning worship at the New Jersey campsite. Youth Rally - GSA Nov 5 What do you think of when your thoughts focus around the topic of Pathfindering? Would Church Leadership - Don Reynolds it be honors? Marching? Flag raising? Camping? Service to God and your fellow man? Nov 10 Perhaps it would be development and training of leaders for God's remnant church. New Jersey Executive Committee All of these elements came together at the "Dare to Care" Camporee in Denver, Colorado. We Nov 12 wish to thank the Rocky Mountain Conference for its sponsorship of this tremendous event. Pathfinder Executive Council Don Baker and Frank Kean received their PHD by setting and digging postholes for fences Nov 13 to mark out the Team Challenge Course. The zip-slide was perhaps the most thrilling of all ABC Open rides for the campers. Prior to the camporee, we spent a spirit-filled Sabbath with Lecler Nov 13 Litchfield at the Denver First church. We dedicated the time to God and prayed that this event GSA Board, NJBOE would make a spiritual impact on our young people. Nov 17-19 On Monday, campers began arriving by the thousands. Tents were pitched and campers YouthNet - Mt. Aetna, Maryland became acquainted with the big red and white tent, which served as our cafeteria. Two Nov 24-25 thousand feet away, large tents housed our showers, and next to them were the 500-gallon Thanksgiving - ABC & NJC Office tanks that served our watering needs for drinking and showers. All water had to be carried Closed to each campsite! David Waddington, EMT, served as the first aid director for New Jersey campers. On dieline Sabbath his services were especially needed in the medical building as some campers grew New Jersey faint due to the heat. Many thanks, Dave, for going beyond the call of duty to assist in hauling is published in the Visitor each water, people and camp gear. We appreciate you. We also want to thank Paula St. Villier and month by the New Jersey Conference. her cafeteria crew for an excellent menu and help in many other areas of camp life. Many President, Bob Boggess; thanks to Doris and Marvin Klopping and daughter Doris Burton for their assistance with Editor, Alyce Boggess. New Jersey Conference making the camp routine run so smoothly. 2160 Brunswick Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08648 (609) 392-7131

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 NJ-1 Campers were shuttled by nearly 100 buses to Red Rock Amphitheater every evening and Sabbath morning for out- standing programs. Genesis Vega, a club member from New Brunswick's El Shaddai's Army, blessed more than 10,000 listen- ers as he sang to his Cre- ator at the one of the evening programs. We were daring to care about the environment, our body and its health, as well as each other and those not yet acquainted with Jesus. Many of our campers participated in feeding the homeless and providing clothing through the joint efforts of hundreds of campers from around the world. It was a memorable and eye-opening event for many as we saw people in need. Sabbath morning wor- ship at New Jersey's camp featured Dave Bandimere, co-owner of the Bandimere Race facility, where ap- proximately 12,000 people gathered for this camporee. He shared how the dream for the race facility began with the desire to bring glory to God through rac- ing. In the 1950s, their fa- ther noticed that many young people were getting in trouble with the law by racing down the highways. The result was a dream to have a place for legal rac- ing at optimum speeds. Dave Bandimere and his brother had never before had a camping event like ours. We were 1 & 2: The obstacle course was a special event of agility and stamina and required attention an thrilled to be welcomed back. a desire to have the thrill of your life. 3: Campers were treated to the usual KP routine. 4: The Valk Pathfindering has as its goal equip- Du Bonheur Club and its director, Sadrail St Ulyssee, attended the camporee with the largest Ne' Jersey delegation. This was excellent for a club that was established in 1987. 5: Campers froi ping our young people to better serve El Shaddai's Army. 6: Pathfindering events are for young and old as the Velez family found ou their fellow man through service and Wagner, Madeline Wagner Jr. and his baby sister enjoyed camping. 7: At left, Doris Kloppin devotion to the King of kings and Lord assisted in one of the conference meetings. 8: Youth Director Frank Kean, left, and Davi of lords. I know that this event served to Waddington, EMT. 9 & 10: Art exhibits, basket weaving and Hawaiian music as well as instructio strengthen that ultimate goal. were among the memorable events. Joel Simeone, a Woodbury Falcoln Pathfinder, received man In New Jersey, we have a goal of honors while at the camporee, including one fc establishing or reactivating at least 10 part of a club, we encourage you to making and learning about maple syruj clubs in 1995. We want all our young become a member of a nearby club or 11: Among the highlights for New Jersey were tt people to have the opportunity to be take the steps necessary to establish a awards received for first and second place in th trained for service to Jesus and at the new club. For more information, con- Pinewood Derby races by Bridgeton's Bill Ewing, club staff member. 12: Gregg and Jason Patterso same time enjoy spirit-filled, fun activi- tact the New Jersey Conference youth brought home a trophy for their soap box car, whit ties with other young people. department at (609) 392-7131. received third place in beauty and design and thir If you live in New Jersey and are not FRANK KEAN, YOUTH DIRECTOR place in the competition for individual racer.

NJ-2 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 Columbia Union Visitor 1994 Readership Survey

The Visitor staff is working to improve the magazine and make it more readable for all members in the Columbia Union. Because your opinion is an important part of 11 VA IS .A I) .:t1 making that happen, we are asking you to assist us by completing this readership survey. Please remember the following:

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Survey deadline is November 1, 1994. P.10iiciersel, Father invests During September I am conducting an evangelistic son crusade in the town of Flemington in Hunterdon County as a part of New Jersey's dark county Global Mission One of the highlights of each evangelism. In Russia, Hispanic America, Africa and camporee is the Investiture of the Mas- Asia, in every church division across the globe, God's ter Guides on Sabbath morning. To people, sensing the lateness of the hour and the ur- become a Master Guide means commit- gency of the task, are uniting their efforts in prayer and ment; much reading, passing tests in in personal effort to reach out to those around them denominational history and Bible doc- with the story of Jesus' soon return. New Jersey lay trines, being proficient in many of the leaders and pastors are joining this great work of soul Pathfinder skills and completing courses winning for Christ. in youth and Pathfinder leadership. This Why is evangelism so important? What are the year was especially significant to the benefits of evangelism to the local church and to local believers? As I have prepared for the Flemington effort, Robert Boggess I have reflected on the following benefits. 1. First of all, nothing reinspires and renews church members with the im- portance and beauty of the biblical message and God's love and care as quickly as hearing the preaching of this message, which they have grown to love. 2. Then, nothing is as effective for establishing or grounding new believers in the faith as effectively as restudying the message they have accepted. 3. Evangelism in the local church gives a time frame and purpose to most other church programs, providing an awareness of progress in the church year. We plan for the meetings and coordinate other programs and activities with them. 4. Evangelistic meetings afford opportunities for every member to pursue contacts with friends and family within the community by providing some- New Jersey Con- thing special to which their friends and loved ones can be invited. ference pres- 5. ident, Robert W. Public evangelism presents to the community a clear and contextually Boggess. He had beautiful understanding of our message, clarifying misunderstandings and the privilege of dispelling myths about the Adventist church beliefs. investing his el- 6. Preparation for public meetings gives incentive to redecorate, repair and dest son as a Mas- thoroughly clean and refurbish our facilities so that we will look our best to the ter Guide. Bob community. Jr. is the director 7. Working with evangelistic meetings as greeters, ushers, visitation assis- of the Sonora Stars Pathfinder Club in tants, etc., gives church members the opportunity to develop and sharpen their the Central California Conference. He soul-winning skills. began his Pathfinder career as a "Trail Seeker" (pre-Adventurer) in one of his 8. Visitors to evangelistic meetings provide an ever-increasing number of father's pastoral districts in Michigan. witness contacts for church workers to continue contacts with as a part of the This year he and more than 30 counse- ongoing missionary plan of the church. lors and Pathfinders traveled by train 9. Nothing builds the collective zeal and enthusiasm of a congregation as more than 48 hours to the camporee to powerfully as planning, preparation and being involved with evangelistic have the experience of riding a train. ministries. The atmosphere in the church is strengthened by regular evange- listic meetings. 10. Please note that we have not yet discussed the one thing many members A sad note for New Jersey occurred feel is the sole purpose and benefit of public evangelism. Really now, isn't any on Friday as Eva Bermudez, Pathfinder one of the above benefits sufficient reason to conduct regular evangelistic director for the Vineland Spanish club, outreach efforts in all our churches? But thank God, evangelistic meetings suffered a neck injury in a freak horse- usually result in baptisms. Jesus said that all heaven rejoices when one comes to repentance and salvation. riding incident for which she was hospitalized. She did damage to her Why is evangelism important? fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. She is "A great work is to be accomplished in setting before men the saving truths back home, but surgery may be nec- of the gospel. This is the means ordained by God to stem the tide of moral essary. Please continue to remember her corruption. This is His means of restoring His moral image in man. It is His in your prayers. Get-well cards and remedy for universal disorganization. It is the power that draws men together in unity. To present these truths is the work of the third angel's message. The letters of support can be sent to her at Lord designs that the presentation of this message shall be the highest, greatest 518 S. 3rd Street, Vineland, NJ 08360 work carried on in the world at this time,"—Testimonies, Volume 6, page 11.

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THREE Health fair a success Al_VEL S Man The Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church, located on Mt. MVENTH-D4Y A DEE TIST 11101111111111111 Hermon Road in Hope, New Jersey, recently hosted a health fair. More CHURCH than 25 residents from neighboring communities participated in the Worship 9:30 event. Even bicyclists from New York City, passing through the area, Sabbath School 11:00 ' stopped in to browse. The fair was coordinated by Health and Temperance Department Leader Mary Ellen Bruno, assistant Ruth Mohr and Personal

Right: It's also a fun day for the children at the health fair. Left to right, back row: Amanda Mohr, Adrienne D. Huffin, Lauren Delaney, Christina Bruno and Alex- andra Mohr. Front row: Michael Pecca, Caitlin Delaney and Jacob Pecca. Photo at right by Barbara Delaney.

Below: Dr. Edwin Gang talks with participant Karl Mohr, a member of the Jackson Heights church in Queens, New York, after a dental screening.

Ministries Leader Lori Nienstedt. The event was a great success. "I would like to thank God, all of the Three Angels church members and all the people who came from the community to participate," said Bruno. Thanks also go to Morristown Memorial Hospital's cardiology department for the use of its equipment during the fair. Free health screenings included dental screenings by Drs. Walter and Edwin Gang, dentists and members of the Tranquility church; blood pressure screenings by registered nurse Nancy Pecca Augusta Ospina; height and weight by John Delariy; dental health demonstrations by dental hygienist Mary Ellen Bruno; and picture display for heart disease, including some medical tests to diagnose possible heart disease, by Tim Canuteson. Approximately $1,000 worth of health services were rendered to participants. Food samples included tofu sandwich spread, homemade granola cereal, multi- grain pilaf, oatmeal patties, hearty burgers, homemade whole wheat bread and

much more. Veronica Furie, on sam- pling a hearty burger, tofu sandwich Woodbury Vacation Bible School spread and sipping a cool, refreshing "The Earthmaker Mysteries" were presented to the Woodbury Vacation Bible fruit smoothie, commented, "The food School this year from July 10 to 15. The children explored the world of nature and is delicious!" discovered its Creator, the Earthmaker. Songs, crafts and nature stories helped The fruit smoothies were made by instill old-fashioned values based on Bible principles. There were 62 children Eric Galvez and Norman Talley. Mark registered, 32 being non-Adventists. The closing program featured a video presen- Bruno and Julie Canuteson presented a tation of the week's activities and skits based on the Bible stories learned during the video on breadmaking. Bruno quoted week. Many of the young people responded to the call by Pastor Bozarth to follow author E.G. White stating, "There's a lot Jesus. MARIA MAYBROOK of religion in a loaf of bread." Other information available to par- ticipants included literature on health, Vibrant Life magazine; Death in the Kitchen by Joe Crews; recipe sheets; a booklet entitled Man's Original Diet, Bible study sample packets, stop-smok- ing leaflets and much more. Three youth from community inquired about the stop-smoking program. BEULAH M. HUFFIN Communication Leader Left: Pastor Don Bozarth and the Woodbury Vacution Bible School.

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NEWS OF PEOPLE OHIO CONFERENCE OF AND CHURCHES SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 / (614) 397-4665

I Mark A Shared Vision... for eternity Your Calendar Trouble with your pastor? Conference presidents get interesting mail. Often the most inter- September 16 - 18 esting and least helpful are the unsigned letters. These unsigned Seniors Retreat critiques make dialogue concerning the issues impossible. Camp Mohaven These letters usually focus on criticism of the local pastor. Fortu- nately, most members are supportive of their pastors. They appreciate September 30 - October 2 Ed Motschiedler what they are doing for the church, value the gifts God has given them Women's Retreat for ministry and often uplift them before God in prayer. They recognize Camp Mohaven that problems existed in the church long before the current pastor came. They also recognize that many issues can only be resolved with open communication and ownership of each party's October 7 - 9 share of the problem. Pathfinder Camporee What should members do when they find themselves in conflict with the pastor? First, what Camp Mohaven not to do. Don't send an unsigned letter to the conference president. This will not help solve the problem. Several years ago, the pastors and first elders developed a process to handle October 21 - 23 pastor/member conflicts based on the counsel in Matthew 18. I would suggest this process to Giraffe University you. Mount Vernon Academy First, talk to your pastor about your concerns before you talk to others. The pastor should not be the last one to know of your concern. I believe open and honest dialogue would be October 28 - 30 welcomed. During my years of ministry, I had many such discussions with members. I often Lay Bible Minister's Retreat had to acknowledge my need for growth in some area of service to the congregation. At other Camp Mohaven times, we discovered that the problem was simply a misunderstanding. There were times when members confessed that they were wrong and asked for my forgiveness. Almost always, October 29 such an open discussion solved the problem. Greater Cincinnati If the problem is not resolved after talking to the pastor, the next step involves the local Convocation elders. Ask the first elder or elders of your church to meet with you and the pastor. Often their advice to both you and the pastor can bring resolution. I have observed that almost all member/ pastor conflicts are resolved in these first two steps. Rarely does the conference have to get involved when this process is followed. If these two steps do not bring resolution, then call my office. At that time, you will be asked if the first two steps have been followed. If so, then I will assign someone to meet with you, the Encouraging pastor and possibly the elders. I believe this simple process of following the advice in Matthew Ohio churches in a 18 can bring us back into fellowship with one another. Shared Vision . . .

Mission: Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference. President, Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Jeanie Haldeman.

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OHIO PATHFINDERS Ohio Conference teachers Teachers challenged by small school workshop COLUMBIA UNION

Ohio Conference teachers who versity and keynote spea er of the ...travel to the Rocky serve in one and two-teacher schools event, presented information on re- attended a small schools workshop cruitment, parent teacher conferences Mountains August 16 - 18. and the use of The work- teacher assistants. More than 260 Ohio Pathfinders trav- shop empha- The workshop was eled to Denver, Colorado, in the Rocky sized hands-on conducted by Carol Mountain Conference for Dare to Care, teaching with Myers, Ohio's as- the North American Division Camporee, the participants sociate educational August 2 - 6. developing les- superintendent. Some rode the distance in buses, some son plans and Myers was assisted in campers, others in cars and/or mini- materials to be by Bob Skeggs, su- vans, but they arrived and camped with used in their perintendent of 10,000 campers from all over the United classrooms. education, and States and many other countries of the Twenty teach- Vicki Swetnam, world. ers and teaching education office Challenging activities and fun-filled assistants from secretary. Pam Nelson works on a classroom days were capped off with quality pro- Ohio's small project during the small school The attendees gramming presented each evening in schools at- workshop. at the workshop the outdoor amphitheater. Each evening tended. earned graduate and twice on Sabbath, campers were Dr. Warren Minder, dean of the credit from Andrews toward recer- transported by bus to the beautiful natu- school of education at Andrews Uni- tification. ral amphitheater, Red Rocks. This event will long be remembered in the minds of Pathfinders, their lead- ers and countless others involved in conference, union or division leadership. Already many are hopeful that another camporee can be planned for 1999.

Allison Siddall drives the soapbox derby Dave Herdman helps a Pathfinder from the Ten thousand Pathfinders observe car sponsored by Worthington Foods. Dayton club with breakfast dishes. The car won third place for the Akron the evening program at Red Rocks. First club.

Pathfinders find their way down the moun- EOM. Annual- Women's Retreat tainside where enor- c • mous red rocks sur- September 30 - October 2 rounded the meeting place. Jesus and Women

Guest speaker: of the Gospels Halcyon Westphal Wilson La Sierra I fa% er•11 For additional information. contact Marjorie Seasiy. church ar..oriate pastor 371 Mar, ihurst [Oche. Centerdile, Ohio 15159: (513) 133-1487 • f

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Heavenward Bellefountaine church Ho! presented sanctuary gutted by fire by Mt. Vernon Members of the Bellefountaine churches church were devastated in early June when the entire first floor of the church T h e burned as a result of a fire that started Mount with the heater in the baptismal pool. Vernon The entire upper level, including the City and sanctuary, was gutted by the fire. In Hill addition, the lower level was damaged churches by smoke and water. combined Even though the news was devastat- resources ing at first, the members are now very to conduct optimistic, according to Pastor Rick an innova- continued on page 4, third column tive Vaca- tion Bible School, continued from bottom of second column Heaven- sources available to the homeless in the ward Ho! Dayton area was shared with partici- This event, pants. Local policeman came and at- paralleling tempted to chase the group off the the west- premises—a mockup, of course. One ward move- youth was ridiculed by policemen so ment with that those present could experience the our journey emotions of the homeless. Food was do- to heaven, nated and delivered by the young people was held to a homeless shelter in the area. August 14 - In Toledo, participants were taken to 19 at Knox several shelters in the area. "I never Woods, an want to be homeless. In the future, I'll Ohio na- probably have a lot more respect and be ture pre- a lot more caring toward the homeless, serve, knowing what they go through," said located Beth Duwve, Toledo First church mem- near Mount Vernon. ber. A promotional pioneer roundup, held Youth experience homelessness The event in Columbus, coordinated on August 11, launched the week's ac- by Melanie Gilson, received live cover- tivities. A covered wagon and Indian age on the Channel 10 WBNS 11:00 teepee helped establish the early 1800s Ohio youth had an opportunity to news the first day and on Channel 4 setting. Samplings of trail foods, Indian live the way the homeless do in three WCMH throughout the last day of the crafts, music, pioneer games, candle metropolitan areas this summer par- event. "The youth very clearly want to making, sewing displays, apple bobbing ticipating in "Box City," a program de- do something for the homeless," said and even a pie-eating contest created a veloped by Ohio's church ministries Melanie's father, Gary. fun-filled evening for every member of department. Youth living in the Day- The program will take place in the the family. Luis Parra, MVA's new re- ton, Columbus and Toledo areas were Cleveland area in the near future. cruiter, his wife Nancy and Chris given an opportunity to see LeBrun, MVA's boy's task force dean, what it is like to live on the presented a puppet show in a large tent street as the homeless promoting the week's activities. population does. Nearly 30 non-Adventist children "Almost 10 youth attended the weekday program. A clos- headed out to a park with ing program was held on Friday, August only boxes for shelter," said 19. Following the evening program and John Abbott, Centerville refreshments, all attendees were offered church associate pastor and a special ride in a covered wagon pulled director of the Dayton area by draft horses. program. He was describ- KAY SCHROER ing the innovation adopted VBS Co-leader by Dayton area youth. In- Mount Vernon City church formation regarding the re-

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MVA students to build a church Remmers. Because of accurate records of contents and very good insurance Mount Vernon Academy students will travel to Central America to build coverage, the restored facility will be a church January 23 to February 1, 1995. improved. Approximately 30 students will travel to the English-speaking village of Members voted to add a new en- Crooked Tree, just 45 minutes north of the city of Belize. This endeavor is part trance and rest room facility that will of an attempt to evangelize an area where no Seventh-day Adventists are enable the handicapped to worship more found. easily. The organ and sound equipment The project is coordinated by Scott Christen, MVA Bible teacher and will all be new. In addition, new and chaplain, and the Belize Mission, similar to our local conference. In addition greatly im- to building a church, the students will conduct a Vacation Bible School and a proved furni- community health project. ture for the If you are interested in helping in any way with this project, please call mother's Scott at MVA. His number is (614) 397-5411. A FIRE BURNED TH) room, a new pulpit and communion ENTIRE FIRST FLOC table and re- Youth council appointed finished pews OF THE CHURCH. will greatly Four Ohio pas- Hill associate pastor; add to the de- tors, experienced Joseph Wamack, cor. The church, built in the '60s, will and skilled in youth Kettering church also be greatly improved by more up-to- ministry, have been youth associate pas- date material and building techniques. appointed and will tor; and C.J. Yoon, In the spring, Pastor Remmers con- work together to Clarksville/ ducted a Revelation Seminar that re- "broaden the scope" Norwalk/Sandusky sulted in two baptisms. Since the fire, of youth ministries pastor. the congregation has been meeting at in Ohio, according to According to Indian Lake Villa, a retirement commu- Marwood Hallett, President Ed nity center. Eight residents have en- church ministries Motschiedler, these joyed attending the worship service. director. "I am ex- John Abbott Steve Rude leaders have as- Members anticipate moving back into cited about the po- sumed responsibility the restored and improved facility some- tential for youth for the program time this fall. ministries under the started by Fred direction of these Cornforth. All the men," said Hallett. youth and young Appointed to the adult programs council were John planned will con- Abbott, Centerville tinue despite the re- church youth associ- cent staff reduction ate pastor; Steve in the conference of- Rude, Mt. Vernon fice.

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Blue Mountain Academy CoMMUNIQUE Update on BMA's work program... The work program is a vital part of Christian education at Blue Mountain Academy. Each stu- dent works from two and one-half to four hours a day. The work program has three main objectives: To encourage students to develop an appreciation for work as a vital part of life; to teach good work habits; and to provide a way for students to earn part of their expenses. Seventy-five stu- dents participated in the work program this past summer. Working eight hours a day, stu- dents earned at least minimum wage in vari- ous campus or industry jobs. Beginning its fifth year, Campus Industry meets the continuing need for student em- ployment. This school year they will employ 110 students. "Fantastic," says The students pictured Manager Mike Mesaric about industry growth. "It's worked at BMA this summer. exciting to realize that our greatest frustration is Above are industry's top growth. It's an exciting problem. Last year we gen- Students who worked on campus last year earners—Tara Lehman and erated $203,472 in student labor." earned $210,000. Involved in every part of the Edilson Garcia. At right, top: The farm employs 10 students during the school academy's functions, students prepare the food, Amber Shobe; bottom: year and five during the summer and generates Andre Lindo and Mike clean and maintain the buildings and grounds and more than $30,000 in student labor. Involved in all Cannon. work in the administrative offices or for the teach- facets of dairy farming, students plant crops, mow ing staff. and chop silage, assist with calving, feed and treat Judi Berry, who began working at the academy cattle and milk. the summer before her freshman year, just com- Manager Will Comley says, "Students who work pleted her fourth summer. "The biggest reason Ion the farm) become self-motivated and learn to was I needed the money, but I really like it [sum- work independently and responsibly without su- mer workl. I enjoy the Christian friends." Judi be- The Blue Mountain Academy pervision. My workers know they are depended on lieves Christian education is worth the effort. "I've Communiqué is published in the and that the job has to be done." learned a lot about God, what He means to me Visitor by Blue Mountain Acad- and what I mean to Him. And I've grown closer to emy; Editor, Caron Oswald; Copy Editor, Louise Corbin. my family by being here - I truly love and appreci- ate therm"

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Cary Corbin teaches math and Our teachers physics. He has taught for 20 years, eight of these at BMA. Mr. Corbin graduated from Rosemarie Bechtel, a Bloomsburg University with graduate of BMA, received a an education major and a B.S. degree in biology and math minor. He received the secondary education from Zapara Award for Excellence Kutztown University in 1991. in Teaching in 1991. Mrs. Bechtel teaches chemistry, biology and anatomy and physiology. Mark Dalton has taught religion at BMA for four years, besides pastoring the BMA David Benton teaches social church. Elder Dalton studies and industrial attended Southern College education. He has taught for and Andrews University, 23 years, 14 of these at BMA. where he earned a master's of Mr. Benton attended Loma divinity degree. Linda University and Bemidji University and holds a master's degree in industrial education. Ed Eberhardt graduated from Andrews University with a B.S. degree in physical education. He has taught for seven years, A Message from the Principal four of these at BMA. Mr. Eberhardt teaches health and We all suffer from a terminal dis- P.E. and coaches the Aerial ease called sin! Death is guaranteed Aires tumbling team. to us unless we discover for our- selves and use the Cure. The Cure is sure, but an enemy seeks to keep us Wendy Eberhardt has taught art for four years at from Him. The battle to obtain the BMA. She attended Andrews University. Cure is fierce! "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle John Edison teaches math, is not against flesh and blood, but science, computers and against the rulers, against the au- stringed instruments. He has thorities, against the powers of this dark world and against taught at BMA for 35 years. Mr. Edison attended Atlantic the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm,"—Ephesians Union College, Ithaca College, 6:11, 12 (NIV). Kutztown University and Penn Satan is effective with his assaults. Our resistance must State University. He has a be constant. master's degree in music "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all education and is certified in math and science. your soul and with all your strength. These commandments This past year Mr. Edison received the Alma that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress McKibbin Sabbatical Award. them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up,"—Education, E.G. White, pages 13, 14. And Seventh-day Adventists must keep their youth in these schools. We must not risk letting those who do not understand "true education" distract our youth from that which is most essential. "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty,"—Zechariah 4:6 (NIV).

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Nancy Edison attended Barbara Mathias joined the Westminster Choir College, English department at BMA Combs College of Music and this past year. She has a B.A. Atlantic Union College. She degree in English from has a master's of music in Columbia Union College and organ performance. She has received her secondary taught 35 years at BMA. Mrs. teaching certificate from Edison teaches music Kutztown University. Mrs. dimension and theory, Mathias is also the librarian keyboard and handbells. She received the Alma and coordinates audio-visuals. McKibbin Sabbatical Award in 1991 and the Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1993. Donna Rouse has taught home economics for the past Duane Ferguson is the seven years at BMA. Mrs. guidance counselor at BMA Rouse has extensive and teaches history and experience in the areas of religion. He attended sewing, cooking and Andrews University and nutrition. Kutztown University and has a master's degree in secondary counseling. Elder Ferguson, a BMA graduate, Marion Streidl graduated has taught for 21 years, 15 of these at BMA. from Andrews University and has a master's degree in business education. She has Elaine Ferguson attended taught business education Columbia Union College and classes at BMA for 32 years. Andrews University. She has Mrs. Streidl was inducted worked in academy treasury into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor work for 21 years, 15 of these Society at Andrews Univer- .-• at BMA. Mrs. Ferguson is the sity in 1989 and received the Zapara Award for business manager of BMA Excellence in Teaching in 1990. and teaches accounting. She is also a BMA alumna.

Chuck Huenergardt became the director of graphic arts in July of 1993. He graduated Did You Know? from Andrews University with a bachelor of technology degree in aviation, graphic 1993-94 Annual Fund Campaign succeeds! arts and woodworking. Mr. This year's goal of $30,000 from 700 alumni Huenergardt teaches graphic arts and photography. was successfully met by June 30 when 704 alumni gifted Blue Mountain Academy $33,883.91 in unrestricted donations, Karyl Kramer teaches English and French. An alumna of reports Marion Streidl, annual fund BMA, Mrs. Kramer has taught coordinator. The $7,500 challenge grant here for six years. She BMA receives from PSI for the successful attended Andrews completion of the campaign will make it ' University, Seminaire Adventist du Saleve and possible to complete Phase I of com- Columbia Union College. She puterizing the library. has a B.A. in elementary education and is certified in secondary English THANK YOU, ALUMNI! and French.

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 BMA-3 Blue Mountain Academy ,ii CDMMUNIQUE

Russ and Olive Lawton from Clearwater, Florida, Volunteers responded to an ad in Southern Tidings asking for Bullers join staff volunteers to spend the summer at BMA. They al- Tom and Pam Buller join BMA's staff from In ways go north for the summer, and Pennsylvania Sunnydale Academy in Centralia, Missouri. Tom looked inviting. Lawton, a retired residential con- will teach music, including choir, band, Bel Canto, Profile tractor with 43 years of building experience and a voice and instrument. Pam will be the registrar. plumbing license, thought he could help A graduate of Pacific Union College with a B.A. out. in arts and music, Tom has taught music on the Arriving May 22 to be part of the "Re- secondary building the Dream" volunteer project, level for 18 Russ and Olive stayed until August 16, years. His donating 12 weeks to the academy. experience Russ had a major role in repairing the includes pool. He helped install new pipes, five acad- shovel gravel and build the concrete emies. deck. Other jobs included repairs in the Tom pool's pump house, the sewage plant's loves new piping and electrical repairs, teaching plumbing and electrical repairs in vari- music and ous staff homes, installation of bath- says he room partitions in the boys' dorm and looks for- lots of odds and ends. He also oversaw ward to be- the maintenance department for three ing a part of our program. With an emphasis in weeks while the maintenance staff was trombone, he hopes to have a brass ensemble. on vacation. Both Tom and Pam feel the Lord directly led in Olive worked in the kitchen during the their move to Pennsylvania. When a friend called volunteer project, then moved to the ad- to tell them of the opening, Tom dismissed it ministrative offices for luly and August. since he planned to stay at Sunnydale. But both Donating four hours each day, she he and Pam were unsettled. In a direct answer to worked in the development office and Pam's prayer, they received another telephone call updated alumni records. She filled in as from BMA, and this time they were willing to lis- receptionist for two weeks while Diane ten. Matthews was on vacation. "The Lord made it quite clear - as clear as He's Russ highly recommends volunteer ever made it," says Tom. BMA is where the Lord work. "It gives you something to do in- wanted the Bullers. (And He already had Sunny- stead of just goofing off." But why BMA? dale's new music teacher waiting in the wings.) "Christian education is a top priority. As The Buller family includes college student Tom; far as I'm concerned, it's the church's Cami, llth grade; and Tim, eighth grade. top missionary project."

New assistant boys' dean help others (service) and bringing people to Christ. He also teaches freshman Bible. Mark Leland Smith has "I see a very spiritual side to my job - a very joined the BMA faculty as practical level of youth ministry. This age (teen- chaplain and assistant dean of age) is a decision-making point in teenagers' lives. boys. A native Californian, Mark And I will maintain a high level of involvement." has a B.S. degree in computer Both Mark and his wife, Andrea, felt directly led science and a master of divinity by God to come to BMA and state emphatically: from Andrews University. "There is no question that this is where the Lord Smith's responsibilities in- wanted us." clude religious activities coor- Andrea also has a B.S. in computer science and dinator, which he sees as has taught grades kindergarten through 12. She having three components: plans to pursue a master's in secondary counsel- spiritual nurturing of the stu-' ing at a local university but will spend most of her dent family, getting students to time raising their 1-year-old son, Solomon.

BMA-4 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 What's happening (-) around Potomac September ,

Pathfinder 1994 Leadership CONFERENCE Convention Camp Blue Ridge September 16 and 17 (Corrected)

Pathfinder Bike-A- Thon September 18

Association of Adventist Wome Annual Conferen Arlington, VA September October 2

Grand Opening Waynesboro, VA, Church September 30- October

Lay Training— Russell Burrill Norfolk Church October 8

Romantic Couples Retreat Camp Blue Ridge October 14-16

Disaster Training For a group of five General Conference Slovakian Adventists and Hdqtrs Auditorium one non-Adventist hus- Peter Januska, right, with October 22 is in L11211_1;22: band, the summer of Pastor Buz Menhardt, 50th Anniversary 1994 will be memorable charge of youth programs Celebration in that they will have vis- in western Slovakia. Pennsylvania Avenue 2 ited the U.S. for the first Church time, experienced their first camp meeting and Two Homecoming gotten to know members of the New Market Weekends church who helped make the evangelistic efforts in Kosice and Zilina November 11-13 November 18-20 and their trip possible. During camp meeting, we heard Jan Muran, secretary of the Slovak Conference and interpreter for Pastor Schlisner during the Zilina ef- Potomac People fort, speak movingly of the difficulties of being a Christian during the is published in the Visitor Communist era in Czechoslovakia. Jan was accompanied by his wife, each month by the Maria. During camp meeting, their daughter Lea, a student at South- Potomac Conference. President, Herbert H. western College in Keene, Texas, joined her parents for a family re- Broeckel; Editor, Sue union. They had not seen Lea for a year. Bendall; P.O. Box 1208, Jan thanked the New Market congregation for sponsoring their Staunton, Virginia 24401 (703) 886-0771 Kamil Cak, baptized by trip to the U.S. This was the first time any of them had ever trav- or (202) 554-4581 Tony Mavrakos (right) in eled to this country. is a Kisice, Slovakia, "Slovakia" continued on page PP-4 1994 graduate of SVA.

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 PP-1 Potomac People Almost Home 1844-1944 Sabbath, October 22, 1994, is a memorial anniversary. The subject of our Sabbath school lesson that day will recognize the 150th anniversary of what C. Mervyn Maxwell in his new Labors of love at Culpeper book calls the "magnificent disappointment." Many Adventists find it hard to believe that the Lord Culpeper, Virginia, A community thrift shop has delayed His coming. After all, our prophet said, "He church members have been has been an important could have come long ere this." doing an outstanding work source of supply as they do- I grew up believing He would come before I would in the field of Community nate their overstock, much finish school or get married, but I graduated from SVA Services over the past six of which is new clothing. and CUC and got married. Jeanie and I were sure He years as they collect, sort Irene estimates that over would come before we had children or I would be or- and pack good used cloth- the years about 4,000 boxes dained. Instead, we're back in Potomac for a third term ing for distribution by the have been prepared and of service. Yet we still believe it's near. Adventist Development and shipped to ADRA from the What keeps Adventists believing His coming is near? I Relief Agency. Irene Torac, Culpeper church. hope you still do. Jesus taught us all to live always in ex- who is 83 years young, has Until his death three pectation of His return, while at the same time He says, been a member at Culpeper years ago at the age of 102, "Occupy until I come." The problem we have is a subtle since 1950 and graciously Irene's husband was also ac- one. Adventists reason, "If I can just know when He is offers her home as the work tive in this work. A strong coming, I will have time to get ready." Instead, Jesus tells site for this important but missionary spirit motivates be ready. us to sometimes tedious labor. Irene to continue this be- The Bible says we don't know the day nor the hour, so She is quick to add that this hind-the-scenes labor of we focus instead on the year Jubilee Theology, the year work is possible because of love. 2000 and numerous other prophetic interpretations and the assistance, efforts and ROGER WEISS eschatological theories are the focus of current funda- support of many church Director of Community Services mentalist and Adventist writers. A careful review of con- members. temporary literature reveals that people really like to focus on facts and information rather than on faith and re relationships. Mildred Sterne celebrate4q Information about the end time should be an Advent- ist specialty. Our understanding of biblical interpretation \'-'89th birthday and our rich heritage of Spirit of Prophecy counsel should steer us clear of fanciful and speculative theories about the end time. Yet we focus more on a future time of appearing rather than the reality of a practical rela- tionship with Jesus NOW. We need to live in the atmosphere of His coming to- day rather than the hope that we might be ready for His appearance tomorrow. According to the three parables Christ told about His return, being ready is more impor- tant than having the right information. The 10 virgins, the talents and the sheep-and-goat stories describe people who are Scripture-fed, Spirit-filled, discipled and Mildred Sterne, a mem- and subsequent studies by so selfless in their Christian service toward others that ber of the Silver Spring, Bible worker Ruth Baierle. they are surprised when He comes and calls them cho- Maryland, church who has Her original interest came sen. resided at the Arcola Nurs- by way of a stay in the The contrasting group depends on the memory verses ing and Rehab Center in Leland Memorial Hospital they once learned and the experience with the Spirit they Wheaton since 1989, was and the Christian witness of plan to begin when they see the Sunday laws enforced. honored in the nursing Helen French (now of the They are content to merely be members and are so self- home on her 89th birthday Luray, Virginia, church). centered that when He comes, they are surprised to find by Pastor Dan George and She retired from the U.S. themselves among the lost. other friends of her church Government General Ac- For 150 years we've been talking about getting ready family. counting Office in 1970. for the Lord to come. When He chooses to come, will Mildred was baptized VIVIAN ROSS you be ready? into the Arlington, Virginia, Silver Spring Communication HERBERT BROECKEL church in 1967 as a result of Leader President a crusade by Pastor Carney

PP-2 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 Potomac 1.1.t. 1111.11 1/ 1 1111/1114.1.11.11 , people TAM/EC-157Am TTIA .1.1 CENTRAL Jc #A5HINTON,00 though we may have differ- P.6:10MEIR(zaz)332-inzT. ent names for our various ministries and work in dif- limut-- 1- RELINIONES ferent ways, we are glad to 5A6ADDS 9''ANr600PN be working under the same DOMINGOSYVIERNES T 30Pm umbrella—APMA—with guidelines for our ministry that protect the workers and the church from unfavor- able outcomes and publicity that might arise without such directives. The workshops on regen- Soccer fans of many na- Soccer fans at the eration given by Janet tions experienced spectacu- meetings: Ethel Cambern and Hal Gates, lar excitement from the Amaya with her son, Juan while based on the 12 steps Pablo Jr. in her arms and Jim A work not to be of AA, focus on the Higher World Cup finals that were Parada. played in various stadiums neglected Power, Jesus, not just some across the United States. being a soccer ball. vague being. Addiction pre- Taking advantage of the fes- As a grand finale, the Al- Glacier View Ranch near sents itself in many forms tive, competitive spirit and exandria, Central D.C. and Denver, Colorado, was the besides alcoholism, such as good will of thousands of Silver Spring Hispanic site of the Adventist prison with food, money, over- national and international churches celebrated a bap- ministries convention held work, hypochondria, even soccer fans, several Wash- tism in Brighton Dam on June 23-26. Potomac Con- religion. Understanding that ference is fortunate that the that which controls us is volunteer coordinators for our addiction is an aid in prison ministries, Donald ministering to inmates who clam INS and Elinor McGlauflin, often are addicts of drugs, alcohol and other agents. i HISTORIA New offic- hr)aa ers for the next three Sabbath afternoon. Twenty years are: ington Metro Hispanic SDA people were baptized. Danny Mc- churches organized a week- While the World Cup Manus, presi- long series of evangelistic games brought their tempo- dent; Paul meetings. The games pro- rary rewards, these fade Massey, vice vided interesting parallels with time; however, the president; between winners and losers, "prize" offered by our Lord Eliece Col- rules of the game and the has no match in joy, peace burn, record- ing secretary; application to spiritual and eternal significance. Prison ministers included Potomac's truths. A nightly drawing ROGER WEISS Donald McGlauflin (end of table) of Virginia. and Fernan- took place in some of the Hispanic Ministries do Gutierrez, churches with the "prize" were able to attend, bring- treasurer. ing back the following re- Anyone in Potomac inter- port: ested in joining APM, please PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SDA CHURCH Away from all the dis- contact Donald and Elinor tractions of the world and McGlauflin, 1125-B Main 50th Anniversary Celebration 9,000 feet above sea level, Street, Madison Heights, VA we fellowshipped with oth- 24572; and the necessary Two Homecoming Weekends ers engaged in like mission papers will be sent to you. November 11-13 activities, working for the Or call Roger Weiss at the November 18-20 incarcerated in various jails conference office. We look and prisons across the land. forward to many more All former members and friends are invited. We will long remember the workers joining us in bring- For further information, please contact: inspiration, learning, joy of ing the hope that is in Jesus Mildred A. Tuma fellowship and the beauty of to those who are incarcer- 9210 Columbine Lane the surroundings. ated. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 The devotions presented ROGER WEISS (301) 559-6774 the theme of unity. Al- Church Ministries

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 PP-3 Potomac People Albert and Margaret "Slovakia" continued from PP-1 Gatz: Vows renewed after 50 years Viola Staudingerova, a Zilina effort convert, and On Sunday, June 5, at 11 her husband, Valdo a.m. Albert and Margaret (Vladimir), speak and un- Gatz of Millers Tavern re- derstand some English, so Slovakian Conference Secretary newed their wedding vows the content of camp meet- Jan Moran and his wife, Maria. in the presence of Pastor Albert and Margaret Gatz ing was not totally lost to camps in Bratislava, the Clinton Adams, family and them. Also, Jan provided a capital of Slovakia, and re- friends in the Tappahan- accompanied on the piano running account of what mained here during the nock Church. by Karen Wolcott from was transpiring for many of summer to participate in Margaret, dressed in a Laneview. the meetings. several camps. Peter is in pale mauve two-piece dress, Daughters Patricia Viola spoke movingly charge of church youth pro- carried a bouquet of white Larson of Free Soil, Michi- during the Sabbath after- grams for the western part silk roses (a close copy of gan, and Darlene Crawley of noon program on "what it of Slovakia. He wanted to her June 4, 1944, wedding Roanoke Hills, North Caro- was like for me to answer learn as much as possible day bouquet). She was given lina; sons Lynn of Ran- when Jesus knocked at the about organizing and devel- away by their oldest son, dolph, New York, Stephen door of my heart." Her hus- oping activities for children Pastor Lynn Gatz of and Douglas, both of Ha- band, Vladimir, is a mem- and young people that he Randolph, New York. Her gerstown, Maryland, and ber of the Slovakian can apply to his native younger sister, Mary Baker their spouses planned the government commission Slovakia upon his return of Barnet, Vermont, was her decorations and program. charged with returning home. matron of honor. They put together a slide lands expropriated by the Another Slovakian Albert, dressed in a dark program of family history Communists in the 1940s to friend, Kamil Cak, a convert suit with a white silk rose beginning at Albert and the former owners and de- from Tony Mavrakos' evan- boutonniere, was attended Margaret's first meeting. scendants. Viola is an archi- gelistic series in Kosice, by their second son, Ste- Stephen presented a few tectural engineer and graduated from SVA this phen, as his best man. songs their father sang at a construction bid preparer in spring and was present for Grandchildren Lisa Gatz talent show when he was the camp meeting. He will and Marcus Crawley at- younger. attend Southern College in tended the guest book, and The program was fol- Collegdale, Tennessee, in Douglas Crawley and Brian lowed by a buffet dinner for the fall, studying for the Gatz were ushers. Donna 90 people, catered by Gin- ministry. Gatz, wife of Lynn, ar- ger Wilkin of Loretto. ranged the music and Jan and his wife, Maria, VIRGINIA PEARSON traveled in the area and vis- played the organ. Bjarne Tappahannock Communication ited Slovakian friends and Ossum, of Dunnsville, sang, Leader believers in New Jersey before departing July 11 from New York. Vlado Wheaton Bible school no longer on vacation and Viola left on July 4 This past July, 60 children and 28 adults enjoyed the first from Dulles International Vacation Bible School at the Wheaton church in two years. Slovakian members Vladamir Airport. "I think VBS is cool," said Fiona, one of 39 neighborhood and Viola Staudinger. Taken from In Touch, a publi- cation of the New Market Church, children experiencing VBS for the first time. "I enjoyed doing the private sector. July 1994 crafts the most," said her friend Tachise. Director Susan Michal Jurecko, 23, is a DiBiase chose "God's World" as the theme for the third-generation Adventist week and activities were structured to meet the who helped in the Slovakian needs of ages 4 to 12 years old. efforts. He also did some in- Mario, another child from the community, asked, terpretation in Lynn's se- "Is this going to go for another week?" After such an ries. Michal is a university enthusiastic responsees, one wonders how many student majoring in educa- lives would have been touched if the Wheaton tion and English. church had held VBS during the past two years. Peter Januska, 19, a stu- There will be no VBS next week, Mario, but we will dent of electronic engineer- have one next year. ing, helped Pastor Buz DENVER SWABY Menhardt with the FLAG Wheaton Communication Leader

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Survey deadline is November 1, 1994. Education Potomac People Is this true, teacher? Discernment and the Christ-centered curriculum

"Is this story true, treasure, and all teacher?" The questioner afternoon she was one of many students read from her who have asked that ques- Bible looking up tion through the years. He other memory had just finished reading a verses and Bible story from the Seventh-day stories. Adventist Life Series Read- Claudia loves ing Program. The story that her own Bible prompted his question was and reads it all based on a Bible story, and the time. Her he wanted to make sure he next discovery was that the Tappahannock's school year-end program could trust what it said. words in red are Jesus' Children in grades one words. She really does love June 2 was a high day for ceived their diplomas. through three constantly reading those words. Tappahannock Junior Acad- The playgrounds were seek me out to make sure Christ in the reading cur- emy. It was the closing pro- enhanced this year, as were what they read is true and riculum is more than just gram for the 1993-94 school the facilities for the kinder- not like the world of make- reading from the Bible. year. garten and pre-kindergarten believe they often watch on Christian teachers have the Loreen Townsend played programs. A Noah's Ark television. They become responsibility for teaching "Pomp and Circumstance" jungle gym was added to the particularly excited when I their students to read criti- as the kindergarten gradu- playground and a playhouse have them read their story cally. That means we teach ates were escorted down the for the girls with a tree from the Bible for the first them to think about what aisle by Sarah Outten and house above for the boys is time. They are amazed to they have read and make Scott Wolcott, second- and a great attraction. Two art learn that they can find the judgments about the ideas. first-grade students. After a easels have been donated stories they've heard from We want our students to be welcome by Pastor Clinton and many other program the Sabbath school helps in thinkers for themselves. Adams, grade three through enhancers. their Bible. One day while I was seven students played the The children at TJA were I checked out my theory helping my second-graders chimes that were purchased above average and above about children becoming work on their science at the beginning excited about learning to projects, one little boy de- of the school read from the Bible this clared, "This book can't be year. past Christmas when my 6- right. It says that's billions Principal year-old granddaughter and billions of years old." Peggy Warren came to visit from England. He and I worked together and school board At first, I showed her the and decided what parts he Chairman Dennis two divisions of the Bible— could accept and what parts Hill spoke, and the Old Testament and the he had to throw away. In then student im- New Testament. After that, I this experience, he was provement asked, "Would you like to learning that he has to de- awards were pre- read your memory verse cide what he can believe sented. Melody from the Bible?" and what he must ignore. Courtney re- "Is my memory verse in Learning to read is an ex- ceived the perfect the Bible?" she asked ex- citing adventure and one of attendance Kindergarten graduates (left to right): pectantly. the most important learning award. Jessika Wietske Delano, Nicholas Schram, Christopher Outten and Tristan Filkoski; "Yes, Claudia, here it is," events. Learning to think Hill, a seventh- not pictured is Edward Ross. I responded. about what you read is a grader, read the Her response to this ex- new learning experience, as tribute to the graduates in the 80th percentile in the perience was as I had al- well. It becomes just as ex- the form of a poem. ITBS tests that were taken ready expected it would be. citing for me and my stu- The Parents of the Year toward the end of the At first, she read it to her- dents as they explore Award went to Roderick school year, making great self, and then she wanted to together the oft-repeated and Sharon Outten of strides in learning under the read it to anyone who question, "Is this true, Gwenfield, and the Volun- leadership of Principal War- would listen to her. It was teacher?" teer of the Year Award was ren. as though she had found a ANNA DUNBEBIN shared by Wayne Whary VIRGINIA PEARSON hidden treasure. I believe Teacher, John Nevins Andrews and Hollis Wolcott. The kin- Tappahannock Communication she had found a precious School dergarten students then re- Leader

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 PP-5 Potomac People think critically, to explore Christ-centered literature: There's a Bible study in every book and to ask questions. Be- yond this, we must teach The Great Controversy is passages from the Bible as rah Bishop, the students Christian students to know being played out before our punishment for his mis- were able to look at the sin eyes. I have never interacted deeds. His parents hoped problem and decide that sin that there are absolutes they can depend upon. The mea- before with so many chil- he'd learn and turn from the hurts and destroys. They sure of a right angle will al- dren from divorced and error of his ways. learned that the only solu- ways be 90 degrees, while a single-parent families. Chil- While we studied this tion for the sin problem is a dren have questions for book, I asked the students Saviour. straight line measures 180 which they need answers, to consider questions like: Literature is valuable and degrees. As we teach stu- dents these simple truths, and literature can give those "Was Johnny being pun- important in Christian we reinforce their under- answers. ished for working on the classrooms. A good book standing that "the truth of I use literature to answer Sabbath?" "Was God trying can become the springboard questions such as: "Why do to teach him a lesson?" to grace orientation and the Lord endures forever." bad things happen to good "Where was God when help to give students a (Psalm 117:2) Lord Bertrand Russell people?" "Where is God Johnny really needed a greater awareness and ap- wrote: "Mathematics pos- when we have tragedies like friend?" preciation of God's love. In floods and hurricanes?" Sarah Bishop has to deal every story I choose to have sesses not only truth but su- preme beauty." "Am I to blame when prob- with the hateful behavior of my students read, there is a (The Study lems hit my family and I "religious" people. They kill message about Jesus, and of Mathematics) As we teach truth and help our students don't know what to do?" her father and burn her isn't that the goal of Chris- Sometimes I use histori- home. To add insult to in- tian education? In every discover beauty in the order cal fiction to fulfill two jury, her brother dies on a piece of literature used in a of mathematics, we also can goals. We learn about the prison ship. For this book, Christian school should be a encourage a relationship conflicts various characters we examine questions such Bible study that turns with the Maker and Creator have, but we also have an as: "Should we model our hearts toward Jesus, the of all truth and beauty. opportunity to get a glimpse behavior after the members Saviour. "I do not know what I at history through the eyes of our church family?" may appear to the world, ANDREA but to myself, I seem to of the major characters. "Why did the members of HERRINGTON We began the year with Sarah's church feel they Principal, Shenandoah Valley Ad- have been only like a boy Esther Forbes' Johnny were justified in their be- ventist Elementary School playing on the sea shore Tremain and Scott O'Dell's havior?" finding a smoother pebble Sarah Bishop. Both of these After studying Johnny How truth Is taught in or a prettier shell than ordi- selections deal with teenag- Tremain, the students de- nary whilst the great ocean ers in crisis during the Rev- cided that the Lord wasn't math class of truth lay all undiscovered olutionary War. punishing Johnny. They before me," wrote Sir Isaac Johnny Tremain, a silver- concluded he was suffering The summer before I be- Newton. (Brewster's Mem- smith apprentice, was arro- the consequences of his gan my first year of teach- oirs of Newton) gant, and his disposition own behaviors and experi- ing, a wise teacher taught As a Christian teacher, I was not pleasant at all. encing the results of choices me a valuable lesson. "Help have an opportunity to Johnny experienced many others had made. The stu- your students to identify point children to the One changes in his life after he dents learned that God truth," she counseled me. In who has counted the sands burned his hand pouring doesn't "cut us off" from His my math class, I do that of the sea, who numbers the liquid silver on the Sabbath. care and that He was there when I teach the fact 4+4=8 stars and calls them by Many times before, Johnny for Johnny. and tell students this repre- name, who knows the num- had been forced to recite Because they studied Sa- sents truth because "truth ber of hairs on each child's can be counted on again head, the Great Mathemati- P and again." cian, the Maker of all truth. Education accomplishments One of our important PEGGY FLYNT Teacher, Beltsville Elementary A report of accomplishments of the last school year and tasks is teaching students to School some projections for the coming year are listed below: • Ended last year with 46 students gamma maamteatnassasinewstasaa s a aaN • Projection of 60 students for this year • 5 graduates this year Grand Opening • 5 computers have been donated - and 10 more are to be donated soon The New Waynesboro Church • 25 received the National Fitness Award September 30—October 2 • 5 achieved Presidential Fitness Award Vesper Program Friday, 7 p.m. Church Service Sabbath a.m. • 3 baptisms from the school last year Fellowship Dinner After church • Received a 386 IBM compatible computer as an incentive Concert—Bruce and Cynthia Coston Sabbath, 4 p.m. from the sale of fruit. Grand Tour Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Roanoke, The Newsletter, August 1994

PP-6 VISITOR, September 15, 1994 Potomac _ i;D(ISI 3 Camp People Bob and the big, bulky boat meeting Bob and his boys built a big, bulky boat. Bob and his boys built the big, bulky boat because "The Begotten" beckoned them to build. "The Begotten" breathed that billions of buckets of wa- ter would bolt from the heavens and bubble from the bottom. imemor es Bob and the boys were to bring bellowing beasts and bouncy birds, that would make you go bonkers, into the big, bulky boat. But why? So the bubbling water would not baffle them. The big, bulky boat had billions of bogus odors. And it bounced backwards and forwards on the big black bay for 40 boring days and 40 blank nights. "Boy, oh boy, it's a bush!" blurted Bob. Bob, the boys and their big, bulky boat bounced, bumped and bang!—they were bound to a big boulder. Their bogus bowl-along had been brought to an end. JOY DUERKSEN Eighth-grade Sligo Student Daniel in the lions' den

Daniel was devoted to the Divine Deity. There was a dicta- Top: Under the big tent. tor—Darius—who was devoted to Daniel. Different diminutive Left: Ron and Karen dukes devised documents to destroy Daniel. Daily the dukes dis- Flowers presented a covered that Daniel was decent. The detrimental dukes deter- seminar. mined to make a law that decreed that everyone had to defy the Below: The Filipino band dictator Darius for 30 days. If any denizens disobeyed the de- played on Sabbath cree, they were to be deposited in the den of lions. The dictator afternoon. Darius decided the decree was dependable. The dukes knew that Daniel was devoted to the Divine Deity, Bottom: Elain Meyers' bell choir performs. and they could denounce him. One day they discovered Daniel declaring his dedication to the Divine Deity. They denounced photos by Laura McComas him to Darius. Darius was greatly distressed! He was determined to deliver Daniel. Darius could not deviate from his decree. Daniel was depos- ited down into the lions' den. At dusk, dictator Darius was in emotional distress. At dawn, Darius descended to the den. He discovered that Daniel had not been devoured! Angels deterred the lions from devouring the Divine Deity's devoted disciple. And the dictator Darius was delighted that Daniel was not dead. Darius discharged Daniel from the den. The different, desper- ate dukes and their families were deposited in the den, and the dandy lions devoured them before they descended. KEEGAN FLANNIGAN Eighth-grade Sligo Student The cheater The Cheater had a copious consignment of cask. The Cheater was the chief customs collector that the community condemned. Christ commuted to a city, the community where the Cheater cheated. The Cheater craved the company of Christ. The Cheater was too chunky to see over the crowd. So the Cheater charged ahead of the crowd and climbed a tree to contemplate Christ. Christ saw the Cheater and cried out, "Zacchaeus, come down. I must go to your house today." The crowd was cross, but Zacchaeus was so cheery that he consented not to cheat citizens and would confer four times the amount he cheated them. JEANNIE YOON

VISITOR, September 15, 1994 PP-7 Potomac People teacher sets a tone of pro- Technique and the Testaments: teaching alliteration and the Bible tecting the self-esteem of each child by insisting that "Take out a sheet of pa- story. Following their own re-write whole sentences. making mistakes is com- per. Choose your favorite proofreading, each of the Did students learn? With- Bible story and write it as students worked with a out question, they learned, mon to all of us and that kindness and politeness Draft 1. You'll have 10 min- partner to proofread for and they came out of the as- when someone gives a utes to complete this assign- missing words. signment having a new re- wrong answer in math is a ment." When everyone com- spect for the English classroom rule. Working to- Bible class? No, this was pleted Step 2, I then intro- language. They also had gether to help solve a prob- the beginning of my eighth- duced the concept of new words to add to their lem teaches the joy of grade language arts class alliteration. During this personal vocabularies. helping one another. To and the assignment was al- third step, we went around Was Christ a part of the pray with the group at the literation. the room helping each other curriculum? Yes, I believe beginning of class or before Students who have at- decide which consonant He was. When Jesus was a test communicates that tended Christian schools all would be best for their here, He spoke of fig trees Jesus is interested in all the their lives sometimes find story. Some stories provided and bread and sheep. If little things in our lives. that well-known Bible sto- easy decisions. For example, Zacchaeus' story needs to ries are uninteresting and "Daniel and the Lions' Den" picture him as "The The church school teacher also enjoys the boring. I was trying to give worked well for "D". Cheater" to fulfill an as- the "worn-out" a face lift Zacchaeus posed a par- signment's requirements, privilege of bringing other Christian professionals into while teaching a difficult ticular problem because of maybe some young person writing concept. When they the limited number of will get the message that the class to reinforce Chris- tian ideals. Shenandoah finished, the students were words beginning with Z. Jesus would come to their eager to share their writing Our discussion moved from house today even though Valley Adventist Elementary with family and peers alike. Zacchaeus' name to the they cheated on their last students were privileged to We began by writing the kind of man he was—tax math test or homework as- have the New Market Bible story of choice. While collector, cheater, money signment. They might also church finance committee writing, they wrote on every man, etc. We found one of get a better idea of how bor- chairman, Bob McMillan, other line to allow space for these beginning consonant ing and smelly it was on come and share statistical them to make changes or sounds easier to use. "Noah that big boat for 40 days. information about the church budget. The stu- corrections. Then they and the Ark" also caused us They could also learn how moved to Step 2. frustration. Should we go precious is the promise of dents were surprised to In Step 2, the students for "N" for Noah or "A" for the priceless rainbow Noah learn that 28.8 percent of underlined the nouns, pro- ark? One student decided to and his family saw. the church's budget has nouns, adjectives and ad- choose "B" for boat and, The student articles you been committed to Chris- verbs they had used in their with a little poetic license, see on page 7 of Potomac tian education. his story became People will show you that When talking about the "Bob and the Bulky students found Jesus' love value of problem solving, I Boat." shining through the lan- like to share with students From consonants guage arts class that fea- how critical thinking skills to the thesaurus tured alliteration. are essential, not only for solving a mathematical was the next step. TERRY HYRCHUK The students English Teacher, Sligo Adventist problem, but also for think- OCTOBER 14-16, 1994 learned to use their School ing for themselves when CAMP BLUE RIDGE, MONTEBELLO. VA underlined words studying God's Word. When BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A GREAT MARRIAGE and the thesaurus discussing how fast light travels, I like to point out TAKES TIME AND EFFORT. THIS RETREAT IS A to find synonyms The rewards of a that Jesus moves much RFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLES OF EVERY AGE beginning with the faster than light to be right TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE same consonant. Christian teacher beside us in the split second RIDGE MOUNTAINS. CABIN ROOMS WITH PRIVATE This was not an easy step! To share the love of Jesus we breathe His name in BATH, SPECIAL GOURMET MEALS, SEMINARS, throughout the school day prayer. SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AND MUCH, MUCH Many times stu- dents discovered is a wonderful privilege of I pray that it all adds up MORE AWAITS YOU. their newly selected Christian church school for math students: Their EARLY BIRD SPECIAL [BEFORE OCTOBER 71-$190 word was a verb teachers. Math class can be teachers care, the church REGULAR FEE-$230 rather than the ad- a time for sharing Christian cares, and most of all, Jesus jective they needed principles when the little cares about them. Each NOTE: SHARING SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO to complete their opportunities are recog- child is of infinite value. ASSIST NEEDY COUPLES. CONTACT LEN MCMILLAN OR nized and seized. INGRID WRAY. (703) 886-0771, FOR DETAILS. sentence. Some- GAIL MELKERSEN times they had to When setting up class ex- Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Ad- pectations, the Christian ventist Elementary School

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