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M B I A ONION January, 2000 Volume 105, Number 1

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,IiuNI0u . The driving force for a finished wort COL UM itor Monte Sahlin Editor , very congregation within the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Denise Valenzuelo Editorial Director F Wilona Korimabodi Editorial Assistant Church has both a local mission and a global mission. It is in George Johnson Jr. News R Information Coordinator this context that the local church is envisioned in the Columbia Randy Hall Production Coordinator Union as the central focus and driving force of the Adventist mission George Johnson Jr. Advertising to carry the "eternal gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue and people" (Revelation 14:6-12). The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to inspire confidence in the Saviour and His church We believe that this positive statement of vision represents our and serves as a networking tool for sharing methods members, chur- greatest force for change. The local church is the church! This is ches and institufions con use in ministry. Address all correspondence to: Columbia Union VISITOR. Free to Columbia Union members. Non- more than an evocative message about the future, it is the force of member subscription-57.50 per year. unseen connections that influence the behavior of individuals, con- COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE gregations and conferences for local and global mission. It is a fun- 5427 -. • damental Bible concept. (301) 196-0800 or (410) 997-3414 hflp://www.columbiansion.arg In the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the congregation, unlike congregations in some denominations, is essential to the entire international network of ADMINISTRATION Harold Lee Presidest ministries and institutions. It is the foundation upon which the entire system rests. No Edward Hotschiedler Secretary single congregation or institution, nor any level of the denomination, however large, can of Dale Beoulieu Treasurer itself achieve the mission of the church. It takes each unit, witnessing and working where it VICE PRESIDENTS is located, to finish the task. Hamlet Corms° Education Robert Patterson General Counsel Although some congregations struggle just to survive, others are strong and well. By Monte Sahlin Creative Ministries practicing the principle of interdependence in the Biblical Tithing system, the strong help

OFFICE OF EDUCATION the weak, the gospel continues to go forward, and the purpose of God is preserved. Our Hamlet Conosa Director corporate vision culminates in the return of the creator of the universe, Jesus Christ. Ian Kelly Associate LaVono Gillhom Associate The congregation is the center for redemptive, transforming grace. It is the command Christine Greene Certification center for community mission, where the vision is cast and made to happen. It is in the con- SERVICES gregation where relational ministry is based, where family is made and where discipling Adventist Health(are Ron Vhsbey Board Chair takes place. It is in the congregation where the people of God do church, where the wor- Communication shiping, working and witnessing community meets the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer of Denise Valenzuela Director George Johnson Jr. Assistant the universe. Management Information Services A local congregation is where a person goes for fellowship, where the gospel of trans- Harold Greene Director Durral Kindopp Assistant forming grace is preached and taught, where a person professes faith in Christ as Saviour Preethie Meesarapu Assistant Mont and Lord, where spiritual direction is given, where people experience God, where the dox- Don Settie Director ology is sung and the Lord's Prayer is prayed, where Tithes and offerings are given, where Revolving Fund Peggy Lee Secretary/Treasurer children are dedicated to God and marriage vows are made, and where baptism and the Peggy Jean Lee Assistant Lord's Supper are conducted. In the congregation, children learn Bible verses and adults Treasury Carol Wright Undertreasurer discuss their theological implications. It is in the congregation where beliefs are inextricably Deanna Trimarchi Assistant Trust/PARL woven into the imagination of individuals. The local church is the church! Robert Patterson Director The church is God's key institution on earth, and no part of the church is more impor-

LOCAL CONFERENCES tant than the local congregation. It is the primary face of the church, the door to the com- ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Corres- munity of faith, a foretaste of the coming kingdom. It is the instrument of God's mercy, the pondent; P.O. Bon 166, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (610) 326- 4610. theater of His grace, His shalom. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President; Robert C. Lewis, Wsiror Correspon- Adventist congregations know Christ's transforming grace as it helps people find the dent; 1339 E. Brood St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. CHESAPEAKE: Kenna Harcombe, President; Rob Vandemon, Visitor (OF way of discipleship, live consistently as they journey that path and faithfully invite others tc respondent, 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. (410) 995-1910; Washington, D.C., area, (301) 596-5600. walk with them. This transforming grace is necessary to fulfill the church's mission, locally MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, President; Chen Hawkins, Visitor and globally. That grace cannot be purchased in a bookstore, learned at a seminar, down- Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, VP/ 26101. (304) 4224581. loaded from a website or borrowed from the surrounding culture. NEW JERSEY: Dowell Chow, President and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. (609) 392-7131. Congregations are places of refuge and retreat for regrouping in the face of hurt, distress OHIO: Raj Attiken, President; Bette Toscana, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. (740) 397-4665. or injustice. Without the local church, there would have been no Martin Luther King Jr. to PENNSYLVANIA: Mike Cooley, President; Celina Worley, VisirorConespondent spearhead the civil rights movement. The church is the conscience of society; it is the source 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. (610) 37443331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. (610) 562-5156. of healing and hope in cities and towns. POTOMAC: Herbert Broeckel, President; Sue Kendall, Visitor Correspondent; What is God calling the church to be and do in this new century? The mission never 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. (540) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Carrot Ave., Take= Pork, MD 20912. (3011439-0700. changes, but the world we must reach is changing constantly. I will continue with this ques Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, MO 21740. tion next month. Think about it! Volume 105 Number I Harold L. Lee is president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the eight-state region served by the Co- lumbia Union Conference.

2 VISITOR, January, 2000 Contents Bible studies on video

Columbia Union God ci (ales us as unique individuals and calls us into the Adventist community of 15 College Gateway believers. Therefore, we celebrate our diversity in race, culture, gender and viewpoint yet are united in truth and the mission of Christ.

uring this year, several church members from our region will play Adventist HeaIthlete starring roles in the long-running Bible study video series produced "Maryland health institutions D by the Pacific Press Publishing Association. Hosting the series is Jeff Scoggins, a member of Triadelphia Church in 69 face scrutiny, challenges" Columbia, Maryland. He has been with the project for three years and will- ingly takes time from his duties as communications manager in the General Conference Office of Global Mission to appear in the quarterly videos. The series is taped at the Adventist Church world headquarters in Silver Adventist Healtblare Spring, Maryland. Each show highlights the main topic of the current Adult "WAH cardiologist performs Sabbath School Lesson. During the series' 12-year production run, its guests state-of-the-art procedure" have included well-known church leaders, laypersons, pastors, secretaries, 10 teachers, and students, as well as other Adventists from all walks of life. "We ask our participants to dig deep into their own experience for insights and practical tips for Christian living," says producer Charles Mills. "I tell them to make the lessons real for our viewers, and they do just that 11-11 A Healing Ministry with amazing clarity and resourcefulness." The guest list for the four shows scheduled for release during 2000 in- 15-18 BMA Communiqué clude Bonita Shields, associate pastor of Spencerville Church; Hulda Romero, website editor at Sligo Church; Paul Virgo, a NASA computer ana- 19-26 Potomac People lyst and a Sligo member; Adan Saldafia, a graphic designer and other students of God's Word who work at the General Conference and North American Division offices. 27-30 Pennsylvania Pen A new feature of the video series is the presence of Clifford Goldstein as editor of the Adult Sabbath 31-34 Mission Ohio School Bible Study Guide. "With Goldstein on board, 35-38 Dateline New Jersey expect the unexpected," said Mills. "He has unique insights 39-12 Mountain Viewpoint and an exciting style that gets you thinking. The discussions he leads each quarter opens 43-16 Chesapeake Challenge doors for personal spiritual growth. He's an amazing tal- 47-50 Allegheny West Catch the Vision ent and brings additional impact and practical ideas to the Clifford Goldstein (right), generates 51-54 Allegheny East Exposé show." lively discussions on the major Bible For more information on themes with Carol Barron (center), a 55-57 Resource Guide these Bible study videos, con- member of Emmanuel Brinklow Church, tact your local Adventist and Jerry Lutz, pastor of Spencerville Book Center. Church. 58-63 Bulletin Board Columbia Union Conference resource & response line—you call, we listen and respond! METRO '99 has come and gone. Many Columbia Union churches featured this satellite uplink in their congregations. What spiritual blessings did your congregation receive from the programming? How many baptisms did your church have as a result of this evangelistic event? Please send your human-interest stories and photos to: Visitor, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045, or send a fax to (410) 772-9724. 1.800.SDA.PLUS http://www.columbiaunion.org • [email protected] VISITOR, January, 2000 3 Views from the Gateway

New be • innin• s Betty Johnson, director of academic support and testing "For I am going to do a new thing. See, I have already begun! Don't you see it? I will make a road through the wilderness of the world for my people to go home and create rivers for them in the desert!"— Isaiah 43: I9. Today, we stand upon the verge of the unknown. There lies before us the new year, and we are going forth to possess it. It's not only a new year, but also a new millennium. Who can assess what we shall find? What new experiences, what changes shall come, what new needs shall arise? The comforting message from our heavenly Father says He will do new things for us. All our supply is to come from Him. God, I think, is a lover of new beginnings. He gave us a week wrapped up in a package of seven days, with a fresh, new sunrise at the start of most every day. When the world was sinful, He cleansed it with the Flood so it could start over. Someday He will do that again—start over with those who are interested. How often we wish for another chance to make a new beginning, a chance to blot out our mistakes and change failure into winning. Allow this new year to be a new beginning for you. Go ahead and read some new books, meet new people, travel to new lands, feed the homeless or be a mentor to a teen in need. It only takes a sincere heart to try and live a little better and to add a little sunshine in the world where they live. So never give up on life and the new beginnings it has to offer. Jesus has the same philosophy. He said, I didn't come to call the people who know they are perfect, but those who know they are not. God is interested in the sinners—those who have made mistakes, those who can concentrate on winning, rather than on losing. Are you having a difficult time, remembering some pain from this past year or maybe feel that God has forgotten you? Well, don't despair! God promised that He would do a new thing in our lives and make a way through the wilderness just for us! Get ready to enjoy this new year, the year 2000—a year of opportunity, a year of leaning, a year of persistence, a year of praise, a year of progress and a year of training for holier work above. May this new year be like no other!

CUC hosts Writers Conference

Jennifer Leen, senior communication major Columbia Union College held its Writers Conference continued had the opportunity to write and "The students loved it," said annual Writers Conference No- that afternoon with workshops produce their own show, includ- Miller. "They learned on the job and vember 7-9, 1999. There were 120 presented by prestigious speakers ing the use of live video footage. saw the immediate benefits of their students in attendance, 30 more such as Anthony DeBarros of USA Wri rs Conference students preview their ne the previous year. Pine Tree Acad- Today, Michael Shepard of the emy and Collegedale Academy at- Washington Post, Michelle Sturm of tended, in addition to the acad- Insight and Mark Tapscott of the emies within the Columbia Union. Heritage Foundation Center for The conference began on Sun- Media and Public Policy. day evening with introductions, One of the highlights of the con- games and food. By 9:00 a.m. ference was a workshop session Monday morning, students were entitled "The Newscast." David on their way to Washington, D.C. Miller, coordinator of the broad- to tour places such as USA Today, cast media program at CUC, in- National Geographic, Ford's The- structed the students on how to ater and Capitol Hill. produce a news show. Students 4 VISITOR, January, 2000 Calendar of Events

METE 15 SA Prayer Breakfast Community Church CUC presents loaves & Fishes Sabbath Surge-National Cathedral How to finance a colle • e education 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 18 NEYE concert at Carnegie Hall Madge Johnson, assistant director of marketing 19 Chapel-Willie Oliver One of the greatest challenges the calendar and make an ap- 2—Philadelphia, PA, 5-7 p.m.; 21 Campus Ministries Retreat through 1/23 facing college-bound students to- pointment now by calling (800) 5—Mt. Vernon, OH, 5-7 p.m.; Band tour through 1a2 835-4212. 7—Parkersburg, WV, 3-7 p.m.; day is how they will pay for it. The Vespers costs of college tuition, room and January 8—This date is available; 22 Community Church board, books and fees looms 18—Washington, DC, 6-8 p.m.; 20—Cherry Hill, NJ, 5-7 p.m.; 24 Student Missions Week through 1/28 above many parents and students. 19—Takoma Park, MD, 6-8 p.m.; 2 I—Trenton, NJ, 5-7 p.m.; At Columbia Union College, we 22—Annapolis, MD, 6-8 p.m.; 23—York, PA, 5-7 p.m.; 25 Faculty Meeting want to help parents and students 30—Hamburg, PA, 10 a.m.-I2 29—Richmond, VA, 5-7 p.m.; 26 Chapel-Jan Paulsen find ways to finance an education noon; 30—Virginia Beach, VA, 5-7 p.m. 28 Loaves & Fishes and also teach them more about 3I—Hyattsville, MD, 8 p.m. These dates and times are sub- CCC tour through 1/29 financial aid. February ject to change. Please refer to your Vespers To facilitate this process, mar- 1—Hagerstown, MD, 6-8 p.m.; church bulletin for current times Singspiration keting representatives from CUC 2—Takoma Park, MD, 6-8 p.m.; and locations. The month of April Phase II will be traveling throughout the 3—Takoma Park, MD, 5-7 pm; is open for appointments. Please call Columbia Union to meet with 5—Baltimore, MD, 5-7 p.m.; (800) 835-4212 to schedule a ses- 29 Campus Ministries Prayer Breakfast those who need answers to their Silver Spring, MD, 6-7 p.m.; sion in your area. Community Church college finance questions. If you 8—Frederick, MD, 6-8 p.m.; Sabbath Surge would like to schedule a time for 12—Centerville, OH, 6:15-8:15 31 Departmentals a church or school group or a p.m.; personal one-on-one session that 15—Southern MD, 6-8 p.m.; is not listed in this schedule, 23—Columbia, MD, 6:30-7:30 ebruar please call Mary Kay Porter or p.m.; Black History Month Madge Johnson at (800) 835- 24—Takoma Park, MD, 5-7 p.m., 2 SA Fast Break 26—Eastern Shore, MD, 6-8 4212. CUC wishes Chapel Columbia Union College finan- p.m.; 4 Black History Celebration through 2/5 cial aid counselors will be in these 27—New Market, VA, 10 a.m. you a Happy Loaves & fishes local areas between January and March New Year! April of this year. Please review I—Wilmington, DE, 6-8 p.m.; Vespers Phase II 5 SA Prayer Breakfast Community Church Loaves & Fishes con't: Writers Conference 9 Band Festival through 2/12 Chapel 11 Loaves & Fishes work." cialized in those particular areas. ference this year," said Spaulding. Vespers Other "The atmosphere at Writers "The students loved the interactive workshops Conference was great, and it re- sessions. They wanted a challenge, 12 Community Church included ally kept my attention," said Zach and next year, we're really going to Loaves & Fishes "Editing Grizzell, a junior at Spring Valley give it to them." 13 SA Valentine's Banquet 10 I ," "Writ- Academy. "I'd like to come back If you would like more informa- 14 Week of Prayer through 2/18 ing for In- next year." tion about CUC's annual Writers * For athletic events, please check s igh t ," Stacy Spaulding, Writers Con- Conference, please contact Stacy our website at www.cuc.edu. "Spinning ference director and journalism Spaulding at (301) 89 1-4211. and Selling" instructor at CUC, hopes to and "Dra- make the workshops even more matic Per- interactive in the future. Next McMasters of the formance." year, Spaulding hopes to incor- columbia union college news January 2000 dom Forum All of the porate photojournalism and sessions deadline journalism into the con- were highly interactive and fea- ference. tured professionals that were spe- "I'm thrilled with Writers Con- is published in the Visitoreach month by Columbia Union College • President: Charles Scriven • Editor: Jen Caracole • Communication Consultant: George Johnson Jr. • 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 • (800) 835-4212 • httplAwar.coc.edu VISITOR, January, 2000 5 Adventist HealthCare

Maryland health institutions face scrutiny, challenges

Since the Washington Post, in an ongoing series of articles regarding Adventist HealthCare (AHC), published an article about compensation of top executives, the Columbia Union Conference administration has begun a thorough investigation into the situation Pastor Harold L. Lee, union president, says: "I am committed to full disclosure on this topic, but I do not want to pre-judge anything or anyone nor release information that has not been thoroughly checked for accuracy and relevance. It would be irresponsible of any leader to rush out with specific statements at this time, which later prove to be less than the full story. We are really still in the research phase at this time." As relevant information becomes certain, the Visitor will publish a more detailed report.—The Editors

Board accepts CEOs resignation and Maryland Hospital Association's board of trustees. Harold Lee, a member of the board and president of the votes restructuring plan Columbia Union Conference, has become chairman of The board of directors for Adventist HealthCare the board. The board acted to commence a search for a accepted the resignation of the organization's chief ex- permanent CEO. ecutive officer on November 3. This came as part of an In addition, the board approved a new structure for overall restructuring plan designed to strengthen the the two Montgomery County hospitals operated by Ad- management of the organization's hospitals. ventist HealthCare. Previously, the president and CEO The board met to discuss concerns that had been of Adventist HealthCare held the same title with both raised about Shady Grove. "It has an overriding re- hospitals. Under this new structure, a president and sponsibility to its patients, doctors, employees and chief operating officer will be appointed for Shady other community members to ensure the maintenance Grove Adventist Hospital, and a president and chief of high standards of quality care at all of its facilities. operating officer will be appointed for Washington Ad- This is the framework under which we acted," said ventist Hospital. They will report directly to the chief Ron M. Wisbey, chairman of the board. "It is with executive officer of Adventist HealthCare. much regret that we accepted the resignation of Cory During the meeting, the board appointed Kiltie Chambers, a person of high integrity and great moral Leach as president and chief operating officer of Wash- character. Obviously, these are difficult decisions, but ington Adventist Hospital. Leach has 16 years of acute- the board felt this was the right move at this particu- care executive experience. lar time." In addition, the board appointed Terry White to Wisbey has assumed responsibilities as interim chief serve as interim president and chief operating officer at executive officer and relinquished his position as chair- Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. White has more than man. He has chaired the Adventist HealthCare board 25 years of health-care management experience. since 1985 and currently serves as vice chair of the Chambers had been affiliated with Adventist Health- Care for more than 30 years, first serving at Washington Adventist Hospital in 1969. He moved up through the ranks at Washington Adventist Hospi- tal, holding positions as director of personnel and vice president of personnel. In the late 1970s, he joined the administrative team that was instru- mental in building Shady Grove Ad- ventist Hospital, a Rockville facility that opened in 1979. In 1994, he assumed responsibility as the chief operating officer at Shady Grove and then was appointed the president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare in September 1997. "I can't stress enough the amount of respect the board has for Cory, who devoted his professional life to this organization and its mission," added Wisbey.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, located in Rockville, Maryland

6 VISITOR, January, 2000 Adventist HealthCare

The independent expert will study salary patterns Officials meet with accrediting agency and pay equity. In addition, departmental comparabil- Officials from Shady Grove Adventist Hospital trav- ity and comparability with other market-based health- eled to Chicago on December 13 to appeal a decision care positions will be reviewed. The analyst will be by an accrediting body that lowered the hospital's ac- charged with addressing salary and compensation poli- creditation status. During the hearing that lasted more cies both retrospectively and prospectively. than seven hours, officials from Shady Grove and the In a decision made at a previous meeting, the board Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Or- voted to invite all members of the board to executive ganizations (JCAHO) reviewed more than 2,000 pages compensation committee meetings. At the December of documentation presented by the hospital. 16 meeting, the board also carefully reviewed all ac- Shady Grove remains accredited by the JCAHO, and tions and recommendations of the executive compensa- its license is in good standing. In addition, the hos- tion committee, which met earlier in the day. pital's eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid funding "Our goal is to ensure fairness in our pay scales and remains intact. comparability with the market for all positions," said "We made an earnest, detailed presentation that em- Ken DeStefano, vice president and general counsel for phasized the policies and procedures in place to ensure Adventist HealthCare. "Part of the board's fiduciary quality care," noted Kenneth DeStefano, vice president responsibility is to ascertain that the policies by which and general counsel for Adventist HealthCare. "The we have determined compensation packages in the collective goal of both parties was a fair and impartial past, as well as the policies we will use to determine hearing of the facts in this case. We feel that this was future compensation for employees at all levels, is ethi- achieved." cal, fair and just." DeStefano was one of 10 representatives from the The board acknowledged the very difficult eco- hospital who participated in the presentation before a nomic environment in which compensation decisions three-member appeal panel. Officials from the JCAHO for health-care employees must be made. "Health-care told the Shady Grove team that a decision will be made economics is a moving target," added DeStefano. "We on February 3. Surveyors from the JCAHO had con- will use a national expert with a strong reputation in ducted an unannounced survey at Shady Grove on Oc- health-care compensation, especially as it relates to tober 22. earning patterns and the changing economics of an evolving work force in health care." Those economics Board to hire outside expert to review include a regulated system for setting hospital rates in Maryland, a national shortage of nurses and cost-of- compensation living concerns, among other issues. The Adventist HealthCare board decided on Decem- In other business, the board reviewed the implemen- ber 16 to hire an outside expert to conduct a complete tation of Adventist HealthCare's corporate compliance analysis of compensation within the organization. plan. This plan includes a code of ethical behavior, During the meeting, the board reviewed executive com- mechanisms to report concerns and conflicts when pensation with another outside compensation expert making decisions and standards of conduct for em- and then unanimously voted to expand this review to ployees relating to issues such as conflict of interest, all levels within the organization. Continued on page 8

Timeline

October 17, 1999 The Washington Post begins running stories alleging declining patient care at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, which is operated by Adventist HealthCare (AHC).

October 18, 1999 Maryland health department investigators begin an on-site probe of complaints about low staffing levels. October 22, 1999 The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) performs a one-day surprise survey. November 3, 1999 Cory Chambers, Adventist HealthCare CEO, announces his resignation at a special board meeting.

November 15, 1999 The Maryland health department releases a report of its on-site probe. The JCAHO puts Shady Grove's accreditation status on probation or preliminary non-accreditation.

December 13, 1999 Presentation by AHC before the JCAHO in Chicago appealing Shady Grove's preliminary non-accreditation status.

February 3, 2000 JCAHO report expected.

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Continued from page 7 employment law and informed consent, among other things. The development of a corporate compliance plan was approved by the board this past year, and orientation for all employees began earlier this year. Earlier in December, the board appointed a quality committee to govern the organization's various performance improvement processes. This action was reviewed at the December 16 meeting. The board also appointed a strategic planning committee to oversee the development of Adventist HealthCare's planning process. The board renamed the existing finance committee as the business affairs committee. All members of the board will be invited to these committee meetings. The board appointed a professional practice committee that will be responsible for overseeing the credentialing process and other medical staff issues. This committee will regularly report its activities to the board. Adventist HealthCare is the faith-based, nonprofit organization that operates Shady Grove Adventist Hos- pital, Washington Adventist Hospital, Hackettstown Community Hospital (New Jersey); seven nursing centers; a large home health care agency; and a number of other health care services.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is a center for children's care in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Articles published by the Washington Post

Sunday, October 17 "Complaints by doctors about staffing and patient care" Tuesday, October 19 "Maryland inspectors began an investigation" Tuesday, October 26 "Surveyors from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) visit SGAH" Friday, November 5 "Board accepts Chief Executive Cory Chambers' resignation" Tuesday, November 16 "JCAHO evaluators recommend revoking the accreditation of SGAH" Wednesday, November 17 "Maryland hospital inspectors issue report" Wednesday, December 1 "Compensation of top executives at Adventist HealthCare (AHC)" Thursday, December 2 "Patient care at Sligo Creek nursing home and other facilities run by AHC" Wednesday, December 8 "AHC leaders speak to Montgomery County Council" Thursday, December 9 "Washington Adventist Hospital surprise inspection by surveyors from the JCAHO" Sunday, December 12 "JCAHO has been under scrutiny for supposedly being too lenient" Tuesday, December 14 "AHC officials go to JCAHO headquarters in Chicago to appeal" Tuesday, December 21 "SGAH sued by family of woman who died" Wednesday, December 22 "Pay raise for nurses"

8 VISITOR, January, 2000 Adventist HealthCare WILONA KARIMABADI Shady Grove Adventist Hospital creates a new place for children and amilies

An unexpected visit to a hospital can be a traumatic apists, as well as top-notch equipment specially de- event for a child, but Shady Grove Adventist Hospital signed for the unit's premature and acutely ill infants. is combatting this problem by creating a place that ca- The pediatric intensive care unit is the first and only ters to the needs of children. About 27 percent of all one of its kind in Montgomery County. This unit also emergency patients cared for at SGAH are under the features a staff of adept professionals, including board- age of 18. The hospital recently opened a brand new, certified pediatric intensivists, pediatric critical care 11-bed unit for pediatric patients. The unit comple- nurses, pediatric respiratory therapists and a pediatric ments its acclaimed pediatric emergency department— social worker. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital pro- the only one of its kind in Montgomery County and vides family-centered, comprehensive health care for one of only three in the state of Maryland. The de- infants, children and adolescents. partment, which opened in July 1996, treated 12,000 children this past year. Developed with the specific needs of children in mind, unique features of the pediatric unit include bright, cheerful color schemes, child-sized furniture, a special playroom and even a toy train suspended from the ceiling throughout the unit. The emergency department also includes child-friendly components with specially designed equipment. The units are staffed with professionals trained in emergency and pediatric medicine and are committed to working with patients and families to deliver the best imaginable care for the child and family. Shady Grove also has neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. In the neonatal unit, expert neonatolo- gists are supported by a highly trained and competent staff of nurses, nurse practitioners and respiratory ther-

The pediatric emergency department at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital treated more than 12,000 children in the past year.

Pediatric emergency department vital statistics • The new, 1 1-bed unit opened on December 21, 1999. • The pediatric emergency department opened Two nurses provide care in the neonatal intensive in July 1996 with eight beds and the mission care unit, part of Shady Grove's extensive range of of treating pediatric patients under the age pediatric services. of 18. In just three years, there was a defi- nite need to expand. • The Peds ED at Shady Grove is the only one of its kind in Montgomery County and is one of three in the state of Maryland. • In 1998, the Pediatric ED treated some 12,000 children. in addition, the `"main" emergencydepartment treated an additional 4,900 pediatric patients. Twenty-seven percent of all emergency patients seen at Shady Grove are under the age of 18.

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Washington Adventist Hospital cardiolpgist performs first state-of-the-art heart procedure in U.S. A new, non-surgical heart procedure to relieve se- and the amount of blockage in their arteries," noted vere angina was performed by a cardiologist at Wash- Dr. Shawl. ington Adventist Hospital (WAH) in Takoma Park, During the procedure, a catheter is threaded through Maryland, for the first time in the United States on De- the femoral artery into the heart. A tiny needle rotating cember 15. at 1,000 to 2,000 revolutions per minute is placed in- Fayaz Shawl, director of interventional cardiology at side the catheter and used to drill 10 to 15 tiny holes, WAH, was the first to perform the procedure in the usually in two rows, in the heart. These holes create world this past August during a trip to India after per- channels for blood to flow through the heart, thus by- forming animal studies in the United States. The proce- passing the severely clogged arteries, which restrict dure, known as Mechanical Percutaneous Myocardial the necessary supply of blood. This concept was de- Revascularization (MPMR), is designed for patients rived from the hearts of reptiles, which circulate blood who suffer from diffusely diseased blockages in their through channels rather than blood vessels. arteries and for whom other forms of treatment, such "MPMR allows for easier navigation and greater as angioplasty or bypass surgery, either haven't worked precision, particularly in controlling the depth of the or aren't an option. Many such patients are candidates holes we make in the heart, and we expect the study for heart transplants. These patients suffer from severe will show this procedure provides good clinical out- angina (chest pain) or have severely limited mobility as comes for the patient," said Shawl. a result of their condition. The first U.S. patient to receive MPMR was a 53- "This is a safer, less-invasive alternative for patients year-old man with severe coronary artery disease. This who previously had little hope for resuming a normal patient has had coronary artery bypass surgery and at life because of the progression of disease in their heart least a dozen angioplasties since 1990. He also has severe lung disease and is not a candidate for any other cardiovascular intervention. According to the American Heart Association, more than 12 million Americans suffer from coronary artery disease, which is characterized by a progressive nar- rowing of the arteries that supply the heart. Some patients who suffer from severe recurring angina often are unable to conduct even the simplest of activities of daily living. Dr. Shawl estimates that eight to 10 percent of those with coronary artery disease—nearly a million Americans—could benefit from this new procedure. This procedure is similar to PTMR, which uses a laser to burn holes in the heart but differs in several important ways First, mechanical PMR uses a scoring needle that's more precise than a laser, allowing the cardiologist to control the depth of the holes. In addition, the scoring needle enables the cardiologist to ex- tract tissue for study, including tests for genetic clues to the development of heart disease. Also, the instrument used in the mechanical PMR procedure costs approximately $10,000 to $20,000, which is much less expensive than the laser ($250,000) used in the PTMR procedure. Dr. Shawl is also a clinical professor of medicine at George Washington School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He is one of an elite group of cardiologists participating in a multi-site study for the mechanical PMR Mechanical Percutaneous Myocardial Revasculariza- device developed by AngioTrax of Sunnyvale, Califor- tion (MPMR), is designed for patients who suffer nia. Shawl plans to present the study findings at the from diffusely diseased blockages in their arteries American College of Cardiology Annual Session in and for whom other forms of treatment, such as an- March. gioplasty and bypass surgery, either haven't worked or aren't an option.

10 VISITOR, January, 2000 Dentist tleafthCare in the Columbia Union

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Why do we have Adventist. HealIhCare &citifies?

This article originally appeared in the January 15, 1997, The continuation of a health-care ministry is a compelling issue of A Healing Ministry. Its message is still crucial, illustration of the seriousness with which Adventists take however, to maintaining a faith-based, Adventist health- the words of Jesus in His Olivet sermon: "I was hungry care system. We hope that this reprint, which has been and you fed me; I was thirsty and you gave me water; I was shortened slightly, will inspire hope, faith and courage for a stranger and you invited me into your homes; naked and those working and being served by Columbia Union Ad- you clothed me; sick and in prison, and you visited me" ventist HealthCare institutions.—Editor (Matthew 25:35, 36 LB). Since 1991, Adventist HealthCare leaders and Adventist This series of six conferences has taken place during a Church leaders have met six times to discuss a broad range time of extraordinary challenge because of rapid changes of health-care issues of mutual interest. Our primary ob- taking place within the health-care industry. But times of jective was to explore the current mission of Adventist challenge are also times of opportunity, and Adventist HealthCare in the spotlight of our HealthCare is orienting itself to historical spiritual roots. rapid, fundamental changes in In 1863, the year of the formal Adventist HealthCare seeks the health-care delivery. organization of the Adventist Central to the future of Adventist Church, Ellen White had a com- integration of a personal faith in HealthCare is a commitment to con- prehensive health vision that tinue the healing ministry of Jesus quickly influenced church leaders. Jesus Christ with competent Christ. Thus, Adventist HealthCare She wrote convincingly about the seeks the integration of a personal intimate relationship between health-care delivery because this faith in Jesus Christ with competent physical and spiritual health. health-care delivery because this cre- Within three years, in 1866, our creates a health-care ministry. ates a health-care ministry. first health-related center was Searching for models and meta- opened for the care of the sick and to give instruction re- phors to guide us, we think of this ministry in three con- garding the preventive and restorative properties of such centric circles. We do not choose between them; we pursue neglected elements as exercise, nutrition, sanitation, fresh all three. Adventist HealthCare's first objective is to facili- air, fresh water and sunshine. tate health, wellness and patient comfort (the first concen- Thus began a health-care ministry chain that would ulti- tric circle). But compassionate Christian care (the second mately circle the globe, first in locations across North circle, which sets us apart from secular institutions) often America and then overseas. Today, there are more than stimulates interest in the church that sponsors such a minis- 150 Adventist hospitals around the world, including Loma try (inner circle, our Adventist lifestyle and belief system to Linda University, Washington Adventist Hospital, Shady be modeled by administration and staff). For this reason, Grove Adventist Hospital, Kettering Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare institutions across Florida Medical Center, the denomination's largest health- the Columbia Union are an important care institution. part of Adventism's "get acquainted" Every year, more people enter Adventist health-care fa- bouquet of opportunities. cilities than any other Adventist-owned/operated facilities.

is published in the Visitor each month by Adventist lee HealthcareIleafthCare M the Columbia Union. Ron M. Wisbey is chairman of Adventist Editor: Kimberly Luste Maran • Mid-Atlantic HealthCare Liaison: Ron M. Wisbey HealthCare and Kettering Medical Center. Regional correspondents: Deborah McCollough • Robert Jepson

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‘.7\iearly' 100 health-care professionals, in- sources with the community, especially those in need. cluding physicians, nurses and other prac- Every day, KMC provides care to men, women and fami- titioners, health-care administrators and lies who cannot afford critically important screenings and educators came together in Dayton, Ohio, nutritious meals. The medical center's financial health

Vernon Luthas was an original staff physician at the Medical center Chaplain Linda Mills Farley has been recog- KCMA Presi Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital. nized by the Dayton community as one of the most influential Price and sI and highly regarded chaplains in the area . pated in the early in November to study the healing ministry of Jesus helps maintain the personal health of its community. and to examine the role of Kettering Medical Center as it Second, from the very beginning, Kettering Medical Cen- strives to fulfill this mission. ter—originally the Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospi- Knowing that healing the whole person is a complex re- tal—was founded and funded in 1967 by Eugene and sponsibility, attendees listened to spiritual messages in sev- Virginia Kettering, son and daughter-in-law of well-known eral forms: literature, music, homily and Biblical and Spirit American inventor Charles F. Kettering. Their vision for the of Prophecy study—as well as academic and managerial issues faced by "Without ethical practices Adventist HealthCare. Much informal discussion before and after scheduled among all segments of the medi- presentations energized and enriched the assembly, which met several times cal center, no healing can take from Friday evening vespers through a moderated Sunday morning panel. place among those who come to The unique role of Kettering Medical Center presents unusual opportunities it for relief. And without finan- for the Seventh-day Adventist commu- .c nity in the Dayton area, where the cial stability, no progress can be medical center is a well-recognized and a) important part of the community at made in health care, nor can fur- large. This role has grown in the recent past to include the medical needs of ther promises be made to the people in the northern part of Day- ra ton—most of whom had not had ready community." 0 access to Adventist HealthCare, and Keynote presenter Rebera Foston, M.I C some of whom have been under-served presented her own poetry in a reading in the past. evening vespers First, Kettering Medical Center's financial security has hospital was one that strove to maintain the very highest gained its several constituent hospitals and services much standards of whole-person healing that have now become respect in the region because it can afford to share its re- synonymous with Seventh-day Adventist health care. Their

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vision was also one of a truly community-oriented service. Since then, education has been a critical part of the organi- The Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital was to be a zation as a whole. Partnerships with other universities and community hospital in every sense of the word. Today, Day- colleges are also now in place, and KMC plays a leading ton area residents recognize Kettering Medical Center's corn- and unique role in medical education in the Greater Miami River Valley. A teaching "For I was hungered, and ye gave me role in the community is a vital part of the mission meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: of the medical center. Finally, professional I was a stranger, and ye took me in: na- excellence at KMC is well known. Maintaining the ked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye highest levels of medical care, of which the com- visited me; I was in prison, and ye came munity is understandably proud—Kettering Medical unto me. . . . Verily I say unto you, inas- Center has been listed as one of the 30 most signifi- much as ye have done it unto one of the cant hospitals in oncology treatment in the nation, least of these my brethren, ye have done it which requires recruiting and keeping the best prac- unto me"—Matthew 25:35-36, 40 (KJV). titioners and researchers lath (center), Bob Peach (right), Susan available, an ongoing re- Moeller and Cedric Pritchett partici- source-intensive activity. 's Sabbath School. With these issues in mitment to caring for its fellow citizens and rely on the com- mind, men and women who work with and for the many di- plex supportive role the medical center has been able to visions of Kettering Medical Center put their services to the take. This responsibility to the people who helped establish test of The Mission of Adventist HealthCare, a document pre- the medical center has encouraged KMC to reach out and pared by Adventist Church leaders after five years of study nurture a wide variety of community activities that contrib- on how to fulfill the mission of Seventh-day Adventist health- ute to the welfare of the Greater Miami River Valley. care institutions in North America in the 21st century.

George Nelson, original administrator of the Charles F. Mrs. Vernon Luthas (left), attorney Ted Ramirez and Mayble iy Kettering Hospital (now KMC), offered a wide historical Craig, vice president for nursing services, visit together during perspective. Sunday afternoon's lunch. Another important element of what is now Kettering Various considerations about the nature of health care in Medical Center was founded shortly after the hospital Continued on page 14 became operational: Kettering College of Medical Arts.

VISITOR, January, 2000 13 The mission clitt&entist ketitfi care at ICettering Medical Colter Continued from page 13 days, including a review of both Bibli- ence of its type to take place within America, including common business cal teachings and guidance from the the next two years. and management practices and the Spirit of Prophecy about the role of The weekend concluded with a re- general difficulty most industrialized healers. Greg Wise, M.D., vice presi- port from Frank Perez, FACHE, chief nations have had in providing health dent for medical integration, pre- operating officer of Kettering Medical care equitably, including the need to sented Sabbath morning's study, Center, on the successes the medical ensure professionalism, an overt Chris- which was followed by Southern Ad- center has enjoyed in light of financial tian environment and a recognized ventist University President Gordon security, professional excellence, Adventist presence in church-related Bietz's worship message, delivered at scriptural mandates and community health-care facilities. the Dayton Westminster Presbyterian expectations in and for KMC. "No The Mission of Adventist Health- other hospital is as close to the Care includes a brief history of the Church's original intention for nature and development of From Mike Turner, mayor of Dayton, community-influencing health Adventist health care and a discus- Ohio: "The presence of Kettering care; no other hospital continues sion of the ethical issues facing in this role so successfully as Adventist practitioners and adminis- Medical Center is certainly an asset to KMC today. If I did not believe trators. In short, Kettering Medical this with all my heart, I would Center—and all Adventist institu- our community. The faith-based ap- not be here today." tions—are held to the highest levels proach to health care and healing are The challenges are great for all of Christian behavior toward all hu- Adventist health-care organiza- man beings: practitioners and pa- important to many Daytonians. KMC tions; however, in many ways, it tients, management, staff and is clear that Kettering Medical community members who have in- is well known for its numerous ac- Center has met and grown be- vested trust in the local Adventist complishments and dedicated staff yond those challenges. "Jesus is institution and who rightly expect our example," testified Mayble the highest standards from the medi- members. We appreciate their com- Craig, vice president for patient cal center and the Church that mitment and service to citizens of the care, during the panel discus- stands behind it. sion, indicating how that truth Without ethical practices among greater Dayton area." lies behind much of KMC's suc- all segments of the medical center, cess. This truth resonated no healing can take place among those Church. Sunday morning brought throughout the weekend as it ener- who come to it for relief. And without hospital founders, original staff peo- gized the employees of Kettering financial stability, no progress can be ple, present health-care practitioners, Medical Center to continue to evi- made in health care, nor can further board of trustees members and ad- dence a "disinterested love of Jesus promises be made to the community. ministrators together to recap and to a suffering humanity," to our Kettering Medical Center under- synthesize the conference activities Church and to the community that went a careful self-study for three and to make plans for another confer- relies upon its message.

ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE IN THE COLUMBIA UNTO Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 20904 Kettering Workers' Care Springbrook Adventist Nursing and 9430 Key West Ave. #205 (301) 384-6161 2023 Springboro West Rehabilitation Center Gaithersburg, MD 20850 Dayton, OH 45439 12325 New Hampshire Avenue Hackettstown Community Hospital (301) 681-9760 (937) 293-7770 Silver Spring, MD 20904 651 Willow Grove St. (301) 622-4600 Adventist Preferred Nursing and Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Kettering Youth Services Home Assistance (908) 852-5100 5350 Lamme Rd. Sycamore Glen Retirement 10800 Lockwood Dr. Kettering, OH 45439 Community Kettering Breast Evaluation Silver Spring, MD 20901 317 Sycamore Glen Dr. Centers Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (301) 681-9602 Miamisburg, OH 45342 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. 9901 Medical Center Dr. (937) 866-2984 Adventist Senior Living Services Kettering, OH 45429 Rockville, MD 20850 9430 Key West Ave. (937) 299-0099 (301) 279-6000 Sycamore Hospital Rockville, MD 20850 2150 Leiter Road Kettering Medical Center Home Shady Grove Adventist Nursing (301) 309-0660 Miamisburg, OH 45342 Care and Rehabilitation Center (937) 866-0551 The Atrium (Assisted Living Center) 1259 East Dorothy Lane 9701 Medical Center Dr. 9701 Medical Center Dr. Kettering, OH 45419 Rockville, MD 20850 Washington Adventist Hospital Rockville, MD 20850 (937) 296-7820 (301) 424-6400 7600 Carroll Ave. (301) 424-2224 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Kettering Memorial Hospital Sligo Creek Nursing and (301) 891-7600 Fairland Adventist Nursing and 3535 Southern Blvd. Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitation Center Kettering, OH 45429 7525 Carroll Ave. 2101 Fairland Road (937) 298-433! Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 270-4200 14 VISITOR, January, 2000 COMMItTifi4 Blue Mountain Academy • 2363 Mountain Road • Hamburg, PA 19526 • (610) 562-2291

The Sorensen vision becomes reality Blue Mountain Academy Communique Dr. Gene and Patricia Sorensen Following the ceremony, we had a celebra- is published have held Blue Mountain Academy tion lunch, including a special cake made by in the Visitor by close to their hearts for years. Having Food Service Director Chuck Allen. Blue Mountain Academy; four children graduate from BMA We were inspired by the love displayed Editor, naturally plays a big part in their love by this couple and glad to let the students Kathleen Sutton, for our school. They have given much actually meet the Sorensens. [email protected]; to BMA over the years. Their generos- Copy Editor, ity includes a family endowment to Louise Corbin; benefit worthy students and becoming Student Photographers, gold members of our Committee of Denise Golden, 100, which also funds worthy students. Joanna Sutton; Thinking ahead, they also set Layout and Design, Kathleen Sutton, up a charitable gift annuity to Shelly Dinning; help fund future needs of the Communication school. Consultant, Their most recent contribu- George Johnson Jr. tion had students, faculty and staff sharing in a grand opening celebration. I remember Trish Coming Events saying, "For years, I've wanted January a place where parents can sit 21-22 - Tour Weekend with their children and have a 30 - Alumni Career Day/ picnic lunch or just talk." That College Fair February dream became a vision, and 2-6 - Homeleave because of their generosity, the 2-8 - Ground School vision became a reality! 9-12 - CUC Band Fest 13-16 - Phonathon On Novem- 18-19 - Tour Weekend ber 12, Soren- 20 - Open House/ sens came for an Reception 24 - Service Explosion official grand 26 - Junior Presentation opening and March ribbon-cutting 3-4 - Tour Weekend ceremony for our 8-21 - Mission Trip 9-19 - Spring Break new pavilion.

Alumni Central and general information visit our website at: www.bma.k12.pa.us

VISITOR, January, 2000 15 BMA communique Senior Recognition Weekend

Senior Recognition began with a vesper program on something we can turn Friday evening. Pastor Jerry Small, father of Dustin, on or off at will. True gave the evening message. He challenged students to be rejoicing comes from the mindful of the "little" heart. things, using the story of Class Pastor Denise Joseph, who understood Golden presented the true success because he Sabbath vesper message. knew Jesus Christ. The She described how we Paul Tooley, the Sabbath evening ended with the need to trust God for morning speaker. traditional candlelighting everything. With God in ceremony and the song, control, we have nothing to worry about! "Side by Side." Class Night was a mixture of music and skits, Sabbath school in- ending with the class Pastor Jerry Small with his cluded music and a skit. song and seniors being son, Dustin. The lesson was presented introduced and marching by Charles and Barbara out in their class outfits. Rutt, parents of Jonathan, who challenged students to think about their memories of BMA, their dreams and how to bring Jesus into the millennium. La Sonnette En- semble, Bel Canto and the Sylvan Singers shared Denise Golden, class pastor. their talents during the church service. Paul Tooley, uncle of Raelinda, gave the sermon. He re- DYK minded us that rejoicing is Dr. Laurel Dovich, an engineering professor at a gift from God and not Charles and Barbara Rutt. Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington, visited the Algebra II and Physics classes recently to discuss engineering as a career option. Dr. Dovich is a structural engineer whose specialty is designing ways to retrofit strengthening modifications to existing structures to better with- stand seismic events. In plain English, she figures out how to keep existing structures standing during earthquakes. As part of her presentation, she demonstrated a graphic bridge-designing program that allows the user to build and test a bridge by building it on the screen and then driving a truck across it. The com- pression and tension loads in the beams are shown in varying shades of color to indicate the magnitude of the forces. The program, a free download from West Seniors gather for a picture following recognition. Point Military Academy, is now available on our computer network. Cary Corbin, Math/Physics Instructor

16 VISITOR, January, 2000 Riff4 communique BMA JAGUAR!

"You want to donate a Jaguar and a Plymouth Voyager to BMA!" How exciting to learn that Tim and Donna Bainum ('72) were planning to donate these two vehicles to Blue Mountain Academy. We arranged to meet with the Bainums and pick up the vehicles from their home on the eastern shore of Maryland. During our visit, we were treated to a tasty lunch at their restaurant in the Quality Inn Beachfront overlooking the ocean and enjoyed getting to know Tim and Donna a little better. Once again, God has been doing wonderful things Handing over the keys! for BMA, and we are especially thankful for the generosity of people like the Bainums.

We are still here!

We are still here! Those words many ways. are somewhat bittersweet. In light Thank you to all who volunteer your time and of Y2K, I'm glad nothing major energies to help BMA. Some come during the sum- happened—at least you got your mer to help us prepare for camp meeting and/or the Communique! However, in light of next school year. Without your efforts, we would be Spencer Hannah, the past 2,000 years, I'm sad that hard pressed. Thank you to those who have commit- Principal nothing major has happened—like ted to praying for BMA, its students and staff. Many the second coming of Christ. As have united as Prayer Patch Partners and are praying you read this issue, I pray that God will impress you for specific students on a regular basis. Your prayers with a desire to hasten that coming. are of great benefit to them. There are many ways we can be involved in Thank you also to those who financially support preparing for that glorious day. At Blue Mountain the vision of a growing, vibrant school. We are ex- Academy, we are committed to educating our youth. cited about the new pavilion on campus and offer a We are proud of our program, but as we head into the special "thank you" to the Sorensens for making their 21st Century, we need to redouble our efforts to pre- vision a reality. I know God has given others a bur- pare our students to face the complex, sin-filled world den. Please follow through on His prompting and in which we live. More than that, we want to empower support our efforts here at BMA. Thanks again for them to look beyond this world and its distractions to your support. the hope of eternity. This is not an easy task, but as we strive to make it happen, many of you assist us in

VISITOR, January, 2000 17 BMA communiqué Parent Day

On Sunday, parents met with teachers for conferences, and our music and tumbling groups shared their talents at an assembly program.

The BMA Concert Band, under the direction of Tom Buller.

The Sylvan Singers, under the direction of Tom Buller.

Bel Canto, the touring choir, also directed by Tom Buller.

The Aerial Aires, coached by Steve Wilson.

Students reach out in Pennsylvania churches

It is a powerful witness to hear our young people hours studying and planning their sermons and preached share their passion for Jesus Christ, and this year's In- in 17 churches! Reach Sabbath was a good example. Each fall, we send out teams to Pennsylvania churches to provide the sermon, children's story, special music and whatever else might be needed. It is a great experience for the students and a blessing to the congregations! Cecily Allen, 2002; Dean Barcelow, 2001; Laura Cates, 2000; Carol Corbin, 2000; Fritz Fandino, 2000; Derrick Heisey, 2000; Marty Maxwell, 2000; Dolly Porawski, 2000; and Lance Robbins, 2003, spent many Laura Cates, Kelly Allen, Daniela Treitl and Roberto Vargas were one team that visited churches.

18 VISITOR, January, 2000 Poloqc runic

What's happening Office of Education year- around Potomac Conference Executive Committee end re or Prepared by Clarence Dunbebin, Associate Superintendent Site to be arranged January 19 he Potomac Conference Office of such as the leader- Teachers Convention Education oversees 21 elementary ship series, teachers Virginia Beach and K-12 secondary schools. In addi- and principals enroll January 23, 24 T tion, we monitor Potomac's two se- in graduate pro- nior academies—Shenandoah Valley grams and complete Elementary String Festival Shenandoah Valley Academy Academy and Takoma Academy. Total stu- university courses January 27-29 dent enrollment is 2,339. for recertification. Potomac's senior academies enrolled Currently, five Youth Rally—Valley Region 637 for the 1999-2000 school year. In teachers are pursu- Staunton, VA, Church addition, two K-12 academies have 48 ing master's degree January 29 students enrolled in their secondary pro- programs that in- grams. Junior academies account for an- Tim Simon Bible Camp clude the following Camp Blue Ridge other 49 secondary students. disciplines: reading, February 3-6 One hundred sixteen teachers staff the learning disabilities and general educa- K-12 portion of our program. The second- tion. One principal is pursuing a doctoral New Employee Orientation ary section has 56 teachers. program in administration. Potomac Resource Office. Staunton The Columbia Union Conference Office February 10 Professional growth activities of Education and the Potomac Conference All education employees, including the English Camp Meeting Office of Education share in the costs for Shenandoah Valley Academy superintendents, are these programs. June 13-17 (note revision) required to maintain certification for their Making friends with other educators positions. Recently, Potomac Conference superintendents 12 of the principals and principals keep abreast of what is hap- and superintendents pening in the edu- attended the Fourth cation world by in- ilk Annual Worldwide volving themselves Lessons in Leader- with professional ship Series seminar. educators who repre- The seminar was a sent the Common- Potomac People Clarence Dunbebin one-day live, closed- wealth of Virginia's is published in the VISITOR circuit satellite pre- and Maryland's state each month by the Potomac Conference. sentation. It featured leadership experts departments of edu- President, such as the following: Ken Blanchard, cation and other Herbert H. Broeckel; Stephen Covey, Tom Peters and Margaret professional organi- Editor, Sue Bendall; 606 Greenville Ave. Wheatley. The University of Richmond zations. For ex- Staunton, Virginia 24401 sponsored the local seminar group. (continued on page 20) (540) 886-0771 In addition to specialized seminars Gary Temple

VISITOR, January, 2000 19 Potomu People A millennial resolution Editorial The year 2000 is the last year of the 20th Century and During 2000, a new literature the final year till our next Potomac quadrennial session. ministry program is being initi- Our goals of 5,000 baptisms, 20 new churches planted ated. The two-fold emphasis will and a conference membership of 24,000 are well within be on finding new ways to get reach. God has blessed us abundantly in soul winning; truth-filled literature into the yet there is much more that needs to be accomplished. hands of people and to train lay During the 1990s, we took a close look at our educa- people in the art of visiting in- tion program. Our education commission established terests and giving Bible studies. priorities for Christian education; and our last two con- The goal is to train disciples. As stituency meetings voted financial resources to accom- these plans are finalized, you plish those goals. Our educational director, Gary will be hearing how you and your church can get Temple, has guided our educators in moving from a K- involved. 10 program that was good to a K-12 system that is out- As I write this new year challenge, the final soul- standing. Few conferences in the North American winning numbers are not in for 1999. However, Division can come close to the organizational structure through November, our Spanish pastors had come that we have. Our dedicated teachers and school staff close to 900 in their goal of baptizing 1,000 in 1999. provide a quality Christian education for your youth. We know that whatever the final total, Potomac's The next challenge our conference must address is a baptisms for 1999 will set an all-time high. Praise master plan for church growth. We have established a God for His leading and for the faithful efforts of church in most counties in our conference; but we have all our pastors and lay people. We thank all our not kept up with the rapid growth of our major metro- members for their faithfulness and commitment to politan areas. Seventy-four percent of people living in the finishing of the Lord's work. I challenge each of Potomac are in Metro D.C., Richmond and Tidewater, you to consider becoming a disciple. The beginning Virginia. We must develop a church planting strategy of the third millennium A.D. emphasizes the need and a plan for increasing the number of pastors in our for that type of commitment. It is past time to get conference. A task force of pastors and lay leaders will involved in personal witnessing. Make a millennial be commissioned to address these needs and present resolution: Become a soul winner. their plans for conference-wide support at our next con- Herbert Broeckel, President ference session.

Education year-end report continued from page 19 ample, the Virginia Council for the Middle-Atlantic States mission on International under Superintendent for Private Education area. and Trans-Regional Ac- Gary Temple's leadership, (VCPE) recently elected Sligo Adventist School was creditation (CITA), Mid- has published a Potomac Gary Temple, Potomac's the first Adventist school to dle States Association for Conference Education superintendent, to be secre- be accredited by Middle Colleges and Schools Code to supplement the tary of the organization. As States. Now, both John (MSACS) and the South- union code. The confer- an officer of the group, Nevins Andrews School and ern Association of Colleges ence also published a new Temple will help to impact Beltsville Adventist School and Schools (SACS). education employee's private education within are accredited members of handbook to complement the Commonwealth of Vir- the association. New code books published the two code books. ginia. VCPE appointed Takoma Academy has sec- In the spring of 1999, a For the first time, the Timothy Simon to serve as ondary accreditation with committee appointed by office of education distrib- the recording secretary for MSACS. Shenandoah Valley the Columbia Union Con- uted the Columbia Union its meetings. Academy is an accredited ference Office of Educa- Education Code book to Clarence Dunbebin, as- member of the Southern As- tion submitted its report. all the teachers, principals sociate superintendent for sociation of Colleges and Dunbar Henri, David and school board chairs. Potomac's northern Vir- Schools (SACS). Waller and Clarence This action allows these ginia/Maryland district, is In October, Dunbebin rep- Dunbebin, committee groups of leaders to have associated with the Mid- resented the Middle States chair, represented the first-hand access to the dle States Association of Association in accrediting the Potomac Conference on various policies governing Colleges and Schools Home Study International the committee. their K-12 schools, notes (MSACS). MSACS accredits K-12 program. The visiting The Potomac Confer- Temple. public and private schools team represented the Corn- ence Office of Education, (continued on page 24)

20 VISITOR, January, 2000 PO 0111 P001110 Department of Legal Affairs and God's blessings in 1999 The principal objective Him. The Spirit of Proph- In the legal affairs de- tured by pastors who may of the department of legal ecy states, "The very act of partment, we are indeed come and go. That same affairs for the Potomac giving expands the heart of blessed because of the seed continues to be wa- Conference is the prepara- the giver, and unites him privilege to witness the tered and nurtured through tion of God's remnant to more fully to the Redeemer saints of God with a cheer- the years by trust officers. meet the of the world. He was rich ful readiness "press their And fi- Saviour. but for our sakes He be- gifts into the Lord's trea- nally, We are came poor, that we through sury." because called His poverty might be made During 1999, the legal of loving the rich." Counsels on Steward- affairs department wit- and car- Rem- ship, page 30. The depart- nessed the faithfulness of ing nant be- ment of legal affairs staff is our people. Their belief in church cause of blessed immeasurably by the soon coming of Jesus, families, a saving witnessing the "poor" of this motivated by their love of the seed relation- world becoming "rich" God, has resulted in 491 sprouts ship through the very act of giving wills being written during and T.R. Knoll Sr. with to God's cause. this past year. Most of grows Clinton Adams Him, Ellen White writes the these named the Lord's into a and that relationship pro- following, which involves a work as beneficiary in or- decision duces obedience. One area pure motive for one's giv- der that the gospel mission to include God's work in of Christian obedience by ing: "The spirit of Chris- can be fulfilled and God's one's estate plan. which God measures the tian liberality will Kingdom established soon. During this past year, faithfulness of a believer is strengthen as it is exer- The work of the Depart- we have seen the result of by one's giving patterns cised, and will not need to ment of Legal Affairs is a God's Spirit working on long-range program hearts. We have seen the that serves in har- results of the Spirit of mony with the Spirit Christ growing in hundreds Year after year, we of God "hovering" of hearts. He is preparing over an individual these precious souls to be continue to be thrilled for several years un- obedient because they love til the decision is God. Year after year, we made to write a will continue to be thrilled as as we witness God or fund a trust. No we witness God preparing matter how much a people of the Kingdom. preparing a people of time and praying, it Who among us would is always exciting to ever have thought that we the Kingdom. see a heart expanded would still be here on the by the very act of giv- dawn of this new millen- ing through Chris- nium? I pray that the tian estate planning. "stone" of Daniel 7 will be through Tithes and offer- be unhealthfully stimu- You can be sure that the hurled at the feet of the im- ings. There are many fac- lated. All who possess this gifts to the Lord's work of age in 2000 A.D. tors that form an accurate spirit, the spirit of Christ, $410,999 for 1999 didn't Department of Legal base for evaluating one's will with cheer- develop over- Affairs commitment to the church ful alacrity press night. Many T. R. Knoll Sr. and to his God. These to- their gifts into times, these Attorney at Law gether with Tithes and of- the Lord's trea- funds are the re- ferings are called doc- sury. Inspired by sult of much Clinton Adams trines. If we are to please love for Christ prayer over an Field Representative God, none of these are to and for the souls entire lifetime. be left undone. As the for whom He Sometimes, it is Harold Zacharias Remnant, we want to unite has died, they the result of Field Representative our lives more fully with feel an intense work and prayer our Lord. We, therefore, earnestness to by a trust officer obey not to gain favor with act their part 20 or 30 years our Saviour but rather be- with fidelity." Harold Zacharias ago. The seed is cause of the saving rela- Counsels on sown. That same tionship we have with Stewardship, page 30. seed is watered and nur-

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A season of change: youth ministries year-end report ne of the spectacular to the history-rich commu- ister to the needs of the number joined together for wonders that I'm be- nities of Virginia. For the community immediately four days for small-group ginning to enjoy with department, this year surrounding their Bible study and prayer. 0 East Coast living is brought new leadership, church.This is a plan that The Holy Spirit of God the changing of the colors new staffing and new vi- will continue to be pro- poured out upon these that comes with the au- sioning. One of my pas- vided in every regional young people, as was evi- tumn of the year. In the sions, which I'm trying to leadership workshop. dent by the many conver- To further be- sion stories, declarations of come empowered, repentance and requests many teens from for prayer. On Sabbath, across Virginia October 30, these young and the D.C. area people dispersed over the attended the Teens D.C. area to minister to Youth are not a body of people to be entertained, but an army of kids to be empowered for God's ministry.

past few weeks, I've wit- share, is that youth nessed the trees here in are not a body of the Shenandoah Valley people to be enter- change from being green tained, but an army to different shades of of kids to be em- bright orange, red and yel- powered for God's low. Now, as I look out the ministry. It is my window of my office, the hope that, in time, trees have lost most of this way of thinking their leaves. Yet, without about our youth will this annual cycle that cul- permeate every minates in bleak and bare- event we plan for ness, there can never be youth ministries. the hope of new life and This past year, opportunities that come God has already be- with the spring of each gun to lead the year. youth in this direc- This year was also a tion. During the two time of change and transi- youth leaders work- tion, both for the depart- shops that were ment of youth ministries held in Takoma and me as the director. Park, Maryland, and Pray '99 conference. To- several churches and to do For myself, the change Wytheville, Virginia, a plan gether with teens from outreach activities in those took the form of reloca- was outlined that describes across the country, and communities. Two groups tion with a move from the how the youth of local even Bermuda and Hawaii, did "Prayer Walking." One beautiful shores of Hawaii churches can begin to min- these teens of about 300 in group went to Herndon;

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the churches came together in the five-day, 22,000-person was Sunday morning when other June for spiritual revival event. And with more than campers participated in a group and training. God's pres- 150 different events to simulation game designed went ence was felt there as well, choose from on a daily ba- to test how prepared they into as these racially mixed stu- sis, the activities were non- were to give first aid. down- dents joined together for stop. Speaking of prepared- town praise, worship, outreach ness, I don't think D.C. and fellowship. it's possible to and Among the lives of col- prepare for the walked lege students, we are seeing kind of fun you'll Denton Grady around God's presence at work. In experience when the early October, Columbia you come to White House and Capitol Union College hosted a Camp Blue Ridge Building. Members of Week of Prayer that culmi- as a summer Beltsville Church contin- nated in the powerful Gate- camper. Between ued to worship until 1:30 way Live young adult rally. the horseback in the afternoon as they The rally combined the riding, canoeing, heard one teen after an- powerful preaching of golfing, water ski- other stand up to share LeClair Litchfield and the ing and the new their testimonies. heart-touching music of go-cart track, The fervor continued as contemporary Christian art- campers were ex- local students who at- ist Crystal Lewis. periencing more tended the Teens Pray Like the older youth, our fun than a human conference came together being should be two weeks later for Youth- allowed to have. fest '99, a D.C. area youth And my kudos go out to rally. It's not enough to pastors Diane Halvorsen, feel God's presence in your Tony Mavrakos and Geoff life; you have to share it and Alicia Patterson for with somebody in order their spiritual influence at for it to stay fresh and rel- camp this past summer, as evant. At Youthfest '99, Well as to Bonny Musgrave these empowered students and all the rest of the sum- ministered to those teens mer camp staff who made of the area who were un- CBR a wonderful experi- able to attend the Teens ence for the kids. Pray conference. To keep As I mentioned earlier, this youth movement roll- change is in the air. Be ing, opportunities must be looking for a change in the given for the teens to lead way youth ministries looks out in ministries. Their in the year 2000. At a quick voices and music need to glance, you'll see changes be heard in their home in our programing of youth churches. junior youth have experi- Earlier this year, Path- activities; and if you look Among the Hispanic enced a busy and fulfilling finders from around the closely, you may see a youth, momentum is year. Those in the Path- conference had come to- change in our approach to growing as well. At their finder program experienced gether for our annual camping. annual youth campout more camping and traveling camporee. This year, our I feel good about the di- held in September at than usual this year due to conference camporee was rection youth ministries is Camp Blue Ridge, nearly the NAD Discover the Power held on the grounds of taking because I know that 400 young people from the Pathfinder Camporee. Out Fishnet Park in Front God is in control. "We have Hispanic community came of the 500+ Pathfinders reg- Royal, home of the Chris- nothing to fear for the fu- together for praising, fel- istered here in the Potomac tian Music Festival. The ture lest we forget how lowship and spiritual re- Conference, more than 300 theme of the camporee was God has led in the past." vival and training. In made the journey in August "Preparedness." One of the Who said that? Norfolk, youth from area to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for highlights of the weekend Denton Grady, Director of Youth Ministries

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Takoma Academy move Professional growth of a dif- instruction. In January K-12 academies 2000, the conference held a For nearly two years, ferent kind The Potomac Confer- two-day convention in Vir- ence now has two officially the Takoma Academy The Potomac Conference ginia Beach, Virginia. board and administration Office of Education and the recognized K-12 secondary Many Potomac teachers schools. They are Rich- have been working on Columbia Union Confer- will join about 5,000 Ad- plans to determine the ence Office of Education ventist educators from mond Adventist Academy feasibility of moving the regularly plan educational across the North American (RAA) in Richmond, Vir- school to a new site. Dr. conventions to provide pro- Division who will meet in ginia, and Tidewater Ad- Larry Kromann and Glenn fessional growth opportuni- Dallas, Texas, in August of ventist Academy (TAA), in Culpepper, attorney, have ties for improving the Tidewater area. Bill the year 2000. This is the Friday is principal of RAA. first division-wide gather- Mark Walker is principal of ing of Adventist educators, Both academies are says Gary Temple. He TAA. adds, "We expect nearly Both academies are deeply involved in pro- half of our teachers will at- deeply involved in pro- tend." The conference and grams to enlarge and grams to enlarge and union offices of education strengthen their academic are sharing with the teach- programs, notes Timothy ers and school boards in the Simon, associate superin- strengthen their aca- cost of attending. tendent for the Southern Virginia District of demic programs. Potomac Schools. spearheaded the effort. The academy's hopes of moving to a site across from the world headquarters of the General Con- ference suffered a setback Because of the ministerial council in Toronto, recently when the Mont- gomery County Council reinstated its policy for Ontario, on June 25-29, slowing down growth in the county. "The academy's application and pre- Potomac camp meeting dates for 2000 liminary plans are still alive," notes Kromann. "However, everything is have been changed to on hold indefinitely." Recently, the academy held a meeting to discuss June 13 through June 17 the problem with Adven- tists of three conferences who live in Montgomery. at Shenandoah Valley Academy, The meeting was called to encourage members to write letters to council and there will be no members to encourage them to allow the application to move through the Hispanic camp meeting in 2000. process.

24 VISITOR, January, 2000 Takoma Academy•8120 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 434-4700•Fax (301) 434-4814• www.ta.edu TA to a Dr. L. G. Kromann, Principal news you can use from Takoma Academy Parade of academic excellence Takoma Academy is very proud of its students' academic achievements. following are the names of students listed for the 1st Semester Honor Roll. The list represents 55.8 percent of the TA student body. More than 50 percent of TA's students have a B average or higher. The freshman class leads the group with 65 percent having a G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher. The senior class is second with 61 percent of the students scoring a 3.00 or higher. Also, each year, TA scholars are rewarded with National Merit Scholarship and Maryland Distinguished Scholars awards.

HONOR ROLL: 3.00-3.49 Michael Haun 3.45 Mariette Phillips 3.89 Lamar Jennings 3.11 Stevie Reynolds 3.18 9th GRADE: Francesca Louis 3.00 Georgette Shaw 3.56 Jared Banks 3.11 Stephanie Nelson 3.34 Reger Smith 3.89 Dexter Basden 3.00 Michelle Nicholson 3.33 Kemi Suero 3.56 Krystal Blackmon 3.22 Tshepiso Ramolefhe 3.00 Brian Tripp 3.56 Courtney Brathwaite 3.00 Maria Sersale 3.00 Christine Williams 3.55 Natasha Cartledge 3.22 Channon Snider 3.44 Lauren Woodfork 3.61 Anthea Chatham 3.00 Rumira Stephen 3.33 Victor Wright 3.78 Carleta Dixon 3.44 Binley Taylor 3.00 Thomas Yirenkyi 3.89 Sasha Fandino 3.11 Jason Thompson 3.11 Jonathan Greyson 3.00 Theodore Watkins 3.25 10th GRADE: Yoel Habtemariam 3.11 Adriane Beach-Evers 3.61 Racquel Hammonds 3.33 12th GRADE: Amara Belewa 3.89 Renee Jones 3.00 Kevin Abraham 3.00 Jody Boyce 3.67 Kiyauna Kingsberry 3.44 Laurel Blanco 3.00 James DeBerry 3.18 Andre Matthews 3.22 Tiffani Bradley 3.11 Amberly Dunn 3.89 Robert Fuller, National Merit Scholar, and Dr. Leonard Moses 3.22 Stacey-Ann Cameron 3.00 Adriana Monsalve 3.18 Selma Chaij Charisma Nicholas 3.33 Tiffani Claiborne 3.45 Meena Purushothaman 3.61 Clifford Poddar 3.33 Rory Daniels 3.45 Samantha Singer 3.61 Ernest Ponraj 3.89 Ashley Scott 3.25 Brian Earp 3.33 Pamela Vasconcellos 3.18 Ankur Rastogi 3.61 1 1 th GRADE: Jared Snider 3.44 Melissa Echeverri 3.33 Ryan Vasconcellos 3.56 Eliel Rodriquez 3.58 Krystal Borchers 4.33 Tara Strang 3.44 Quashaunta Everson 3.22 Genny Sim 3.56 Lindsey Bucklew 4.22 Kenneth Turpen 3.44 Esther Finney 3.33 1 1 th GRADE: Ginny Sim 3.89 Alex Coutsoumpos 4.50 Martin Wallace 3.33 Janelle Fowler 3.34 Adebola Adepoju 3.89 Brent Singer 3.61 Ruben Covarrubias 4.00 jonquile Williams 3.44 Jarreau Harris 3.00 Nathan Anderson 3.18 Tiffany Williams 3.89 Faith Davis 4.33 Prethi John 3.00 Rachel Barnes 3.61 Theodore Flo 4.11 10th GRADE: Rebecca Mekeel 3.33 loan Bidiuc 3.89 HONOR ROLL: 4.00-4.18 Ralph Jean-Pierre 4.00 Kentrina Beynum 3.00 Eun Young Park 3.34 Amber Burrows 3.61 Tammie Kim 4.33 Tinyse Bonner 3.11 Brandon Phillips 3.33 Sonam Christopher 3.61 9th GRADE: Kathleen Mavrakos 4.44 Tania Colindres 3.00 Lorena Rodriquez 3.44 Jarra Davis 3.61 Jamie Allicock 4.00 Sean Rosendall 4.33 Benjamin Congdon 3.33 Andrew Saul 3.11 Rizpah Fleming 3.66 Jonathan Ballard 4.11 Charles Samuel 4.00 Joelyne Davis 3.33 Asashia Scott 3.22 William Hodges 3.61 Ada Bidiuc 4.44 Besen Sanga 4.09 Tremayne Douglas 3.22 Courtney Scott 3.45 Ni'Cole Kensie 3.61 Jayssom Brooks 4.00 John Shin 4.55 Candice Drakes 3.25 Tiffany Shields 3.11 Michael Knecht 3.18 Cathryna Brown 4.00 Louis Michael Thomas 4.33 Andrea Geraci 3.11 Lamont Vaughan 3.34 Alexis MacKenzie 3.56 Dominique Byass 4.00 Sanjay Thomas 4.33 Malcolm Greyson 3.42 Charlene Williams 3.00 Joseph Mathis 3.61 Jermene Charles 4.00 Shenelle Wilson 4.00 Jeffrey Lopez 3.45 Matthew Wilt 3.34 Nicole McPatyten 3.18 Lorianne Goris 4.33 David Mugerwa 3.22 Brian Wright 3.00 Amanda Mekeel 3.56 Daniel Granderson 4.11 12th GRADE: issa Perez 3.22 Yannick Ngendahayo 3.50 Brittany Law 4.22 Ryan Abel 4.00 Jessica Peter 3.00 HONOR ROLL: 330-3.99 Michelina Oms 3.89 Lukas Patton 4.11 Leon Bathini 4.11 Elvin Rodriquez 3.00 Stacey Pack 3.61 Alba Perez 4.22 Calvin David 4.22 Melody Sam 3.00 9th GRADE: Corey Powell 3.89 Alana Scott 4.33 Jeffrey Dunn 4.00 Jeremy Scriven 3.00 D'Andria Anderson 3.61 Emily Tong 3.83 Samuel Shin 4.18 Robert Fuller 4.22 Shawn Tatte 3.11 Tanad Baramee 3.89 Amanda Walker 3.18 Joshua Toth 4.44 Krista Jensen 4.11 Patrick Thelwell 3.11 Erika Brent 3.56 Laloya Vanderhorst 4.44 Penny Jones 4.00 Brandon Tramel 3.34 Lindsay Brown 3.78 12th GRADE: Bethany Willis 4.44 Kristine Macalinao 4.00 Shalisha Vanderhorst 3.33 Alicia Curry 3.18 Adenike Adepoju 3.84 Lisa Rasmussen 4.50 Ricquel Wheeler 3.33 Tamika Curtis 3.56 Joycelyn Amaya 3.55 10th GRADE: Nitin Sardana 4.00 Ayanna Whyte 3.44 Amelia David 3.55 Ricardo Bacchus 3.84 David Baasch 4.33 Joseph Stovall 4.00 Kyle Wimbish 3.44 Heylon Edwards 3.56 Deborah Berlin 3.18 Daphnie Beckford 4.11 Porsche Vanderhorst 4.00 Nicholas Goransson 3.89 Joshua Butler 3.89 ShaRonda Bynum 4.55 Na-Ri Yoon 4.00 11th GRADE: Armand Hutton 3.61 Fred Cermak 3.50 Michelle Gill 4.00 Fritzma Audain 3.33 K-Lita Jennings 3.18 Tamir Goodman 3.67 Kevin Gurubatham 4.00 Uldrick Beckford 3.00 Gerard Limerick 3.18 Justin Gordon 3.67 Yonas Habte 4.11 Sheri Campbell 3.00 Lamont Lively 3.61 Jade Griffin 3.50 Doug Jan 4.22 Andrea Chetram 3.11 Ezra Molina 3.56 Karla Hammonds 3.61 Pranitha Pilli 4.00 George Child 3.33 Anita Muganda 3.61 Sharon McCoy 3.84 Melanie Zimmerman 4.0 Julia DeSilva 3.22 Andrea Ochoa 3.78 Erica Monsalve 3.78 James Gigante 3.44 Victor Orion 3.18 Praveen Pedapudi 3.56

VISITOR, January, 2000 25 Shenandoah Valle Academ 1 a emn s Sparks are flying at SVA SVA hosts Parent It was an exciting day when the certified welders before they leave high "I vltld rathe welding in college Weekend 1999 Virginia Power Company made the 208- school. Currently, certified welders can at $12 an hour than to be flipping bur- SVA's parents weekend was held the volt three-phase connection to SVNs new earn between $10 and $20 per hour or gers at $6 an hour any day of the week."- last days of October, which turned out to welding laboratory. After a summer of more. Knowell Matthews, senior be a beautiful fall weekend with the planning, wiring, purchasing and moving In this program's first semester of its "Welding with Mr. P has been fun and famous Shenandoah Valley trees at their equipment it was finally time to switch on first year, welding has already "sparked informative. Mr. P not only makes class peak. Many families joined their students the power and let the sparks fly. The walls an interest" in the lives of SVA students: entertaining, but he also gives us an op- for the activities. of SVAs new welding technology lab are "Welding is without a doubt one of portunity to become experienced welders. The weekend actually began during lined with arc welders, accompanied by the most useful classes you can take at Even if I don't decide to do welding for my the day on Friday when the students and Mig Tig and oxy-acetylene equipment, SVA. It gets you prepared for college and major, I will always have a good trade some parents attended a career day and the students are learning the safety life, and you can make money doing it. under my belt."- Erick Klein, senior instead of the regularly scheduled classes. skills and techniques of welding. It pays for itself."- Matt Leffers, junior A number of professionals volunteered Randy Poehler, SVA's welding instruc- their time to present information about tor, received a bit of advice in his early their professions, what type of education years from his father... "Everyone should was needed, what the expected salary was learn a trade—to work your way through for their profession, job availability, etc. college, to provide for your family or just At the end of each session, there was a to fall back on in tough times." Through time for questions and answers for those the addition of the welding lab at SVA, Mr requesting additional information. Poehler hopes to provide just that oppor- Friday evening vespers was presented tunity for students. Another underlying by SVA's drama group, which put on the goal is to combine an industrial setting play, The Catacombs. The plot revolved with a Christian environment where around a group of Christians who take students can discover and utilize their refuge in a hidden church while at- God-given abilities. Students may choose tempting to escape persecution. The from an introductory welding course, play's theme did have an element of death learning a variety of welding processes and despair but also visible, were hope and applications, or may choose to take and dramatic examples of rock hard faith welding certification classes and become in the characters. The weekend continued with special presentations by the students for Sabbath School and worship, and then the fam- First annual road rally ilies joined with the staff members for a potluck in the cafeteria. Immediately by Jan Osborne, Director of Development before. Each car received an emergency alumni staff tallied the results of the following the lunch, the National Honor When the fall colors are at their peak envelope with detailed directions inside, activity. Society hosted its induction of 10 new in the Shenandoah Valley there is noth- but were told that if the envelope was Cynthia Mayers Litten '66, and members—a first time for the parents to be ing more enjoyable than taking a drive opened, they would lose points. daughter, Megan, '00, took first place, able to attend this ceremony. through the back country roads. The object was not to be the first one followed by Cynthia's son, Lowell Litten Parent weekend would not be com- Alumni and friends of SVA had the to finish the race but to complete the trip '89, his wife, Joy, and son, Hunter. Third plete without musical performances. opportunity to do just that on a gorgeous in an averaged time and answer the place was a tie between the team of Bill A sacred concert was held Sabbath after- Sunday in October as they took part in bonus questions along the way. Points Strickland and Tim Jester and the team of noon; and a secular concert was held Shenandoah Valley Academy's first road were either added or subtracted based on Ray Hickman and David Griffin. Saturday evening, followed by a short rally. Thirteen cars participated in the total time it took to complete the trip and SVNs second road rally will be held on performance of SVA's gymnastic team, the event, with at total of 28 brave souls for answering correctly or incorrectly the Sunday, April 16, during Alumni Week- Olympians. The weekend came to a close taking to the roads and receiving only bonus questions. end. All are invited to register by calling on Sunday after parent/ teacher confer- clues to lead them to their destination. There were some interesting dy- the Development Office at (540) 740- ences, which offered both teachers and The first part of the rally was an namics to this road rally, as we had five 3161, Ext. 213. parents a chance to put faces and names obstacle course. Cars lined up in the New cars from one family take together. Market Church parking lot and began to part. Competition was navigate the traffic cones—the trick to fierce between brother and For more information, this portion of the rally was that each sister, mother and chil- contact: Denise Rivera had to drive blindfolded while the navi- dren, and husband and Director of Advancement gator guided the driver through the wife! Shenandoah Valley Academy cones. Drivers with the fastest time At the completion of 234 West Lee Highway received additional points. the rally, everyone New Market, VA 22844 Cars then left the church parking lot gathered in the Student Phone (540) 740-3161 at timed intervals, following clues that Center to enjoy apple cider Fax (540) 740-3336 had been given to them just moments and refreshments while the

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Baking bread brings baptism By Anna Krishingner, York Communication Not only was this a wonderful witnessing hat's happening Representative and educational time for the church, but an W In recognition of October being Health added blessing was taking place behind the January 28-30 and Temperance Month, Faith Kling, tem- scenes. Faith, who was baptized following a Pathfinder Winter Retreat perance leader of York Church, planned a NET '96 meeting, immediately became in- Laurel Lake Camp special "Stone Soup" fel- terested in the health message because of her lowship dinner. culinary background. February 4-6 Couples' Retreat Each member was en- As Faith grew in the Lord and the knowl- Lancaster couraged to bring fresh edge of health ministry, an associate instruc- or canned vegetables, tor at college became curious about Faith's February 25 pasta, rice or legumes to newfound beliefs and be- Prayer P. A .T.C.H. church the Sabbath began asking questions. March 3-5 fore the dinner. After she Eventually, the instructor Pathfinder Honors Retreat inventoried what was re- began coming to church Laurel Lake Camp ceived, Faith, who's also a Faith Kling with Faith to help with professional chef and teaches culinary arts at some of the temperance March 8-21 Baltimore International College, used these programs. Conference Youth Department products to create a variety of hearty and On Christmas Sab- Mission Trip healthy soups. In addition to making 12 dif- bath, December 25, Aud- India Audrey ferent soups, she also provided various home- rey Langenhop, Faith's March 17-19 Langenhop made breads, including such delicacies as associate instructor, was Elder's Retreat olive bread, wheat, French country bread, to be baptized. Isn't it amazing how God Blue Mountain Academy sesame ovals, onion naan (flatbread) and uses different aspects of the Adventist mes- March 24-26 Russian raisin buns. sage to draw His children closer to Him! Women's Retreat Gettysburg March 24-26 BMA Alumni Weekend Blue Mountain Academy

Published in the Visitor by the Pennsylvania Conference President, Mike Cauley Editor, Celina Worley Secretary, Daisy Lopez Communication Consultant, Randy Hall Pennsylvania Conference 720 Museum Road Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 (610) 374-8331, Extension 210 The "Stone Soup" fellowship dinner provided a feast of wonderful soups and bread. VISITOR, January, 2000 27 PevAvAsylveolict

Open a door of hope -11 Shawn Butler was gleam in his eye, he knocked the ball dying of cancer at age over the left field wall for a home run. 7. His frail, weak body Five months later, Shawn's doc- was sinking into a tors were mystified. They could find coma. Cancer had in- no trace of the malignancy. The boy filtrated 90 percent of seemed almost completely recovered. his brain. On August In fact, his family was planning a trip 9, 1982, Shawn's fa- to Disney World. ther agreed with the What made the difference? Some physicians that if he believe it was a hope. His hero made stopped breathing, a promise and fulfilled that promise. MICHAEL CAULEY they would not try to Possibly, by doing so, he opened a President revive him. door of hope for Shawn. But four days later, As we begin a new year, it stands something remarkable occurred. Red before us full of hope. New begin- Sox first baseman Dave Stapleton, nings and new opportunities. But Shawn's hero, paid him a visit. Upon sometimes, optimism fades into dis- hearing the voice of the sports cham- appointment. We discover our lack pion, Shawn actually awoke from his of ability to make lasting change. We Lisa Bae stands unassisted and hap- comatose state and talked for a few fail to seize the moment. pily waves for the camera. minutes about baseball. Then, Sta- "The Lord is faithful to all his pleton leaned over the bed and made promises and loving toward all he their health ministry as one of their a promise. "Tomorrow," he stated, has made,"—Psalm 145:13. main tools for evangelism! "It's dif- "I'm going to hit one over the fence II Corinthians 1:20 says that all ficult to reach non-Adventist Kore- just for you." Shawn's eyes lit up. God's promises find their "yes" in ans through evangelistic crusades," During the Red Sox game the Jesus. He is the key. Jesus imparts explains Health Director Timothy following day, when Dave Stapleton power to live a new life and make Chung, "because they think we're a first came up to bat, he had a deter- hope a reality. Rivet your eyes on cult. But when we reach out to help mination in his gate. With a steely Him. He will never disappoint. their physical needs, they come to hear the good news." This past fall, the church offered a NEWSTART course in which people could come and live at the church Korean health ministry lunges forward facility for seven days and focus on By Celina Worley lecturers and health professionals in living healthfully. The program be- There's a reason they call it NEW- an effort to reach out to the many gan at 6:30 a.m. with devotions and START. Just ask Lisa Bae. Diabetes Koreans in Pennsylvania. In fact, the ended at 9:00 p.m. with "lights out." and joint, back and knee pain had church members have designated Each day incorporated the health Lisa confined to a wheelchair. For years, she'd been unable to walk on her own or care for herself in a full capacity. Things had gotten so difficult for Lisa that she found herself entertaining thoughts of suicide and, in desperation, she began looking for a way to get her life back. Part of her journey of recovery took her from Houston, Texas, to the front steps of Philadelphia Korean Church. Each year, the Korean Adventist community in Philadelphia continues to build and grow its health ministry. The church brings in doctors, Volunteers prepare to serve the noon meal of fresh vegetables and fruit.

28 VISITOR, January, 2000 Pennsylvania

A lifetime of giving By Celina Worley The letter caught my attention. "It's my fault this did not get qtrebote,I in the Columbia Union Visitor 10 years ago, for I was the communication secretary for years!" The handwriting in some places was hard to read, but sentence after sentence revealed the story The number of baptisms in of two lives that gave not only to each other for 60 years, but to the Pennsylvania Conference the Adventist Church as well. are the highest they've been in On November 26, 1939, George and Emily Gittins were mar- the past four years. We warmly ried by Pastor Russell Krick at Homewood Church near Pitts- welcome each man, woman, burgh. While a young couple, they helped start New Brighton young adult, youth and child Church near the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line. who has accepted Christ as his Then they moved to Havertown near Philadelphia and on to or her personal Saviour this Gettysburg, where they've been attending and helping for more year. And we welcome the tal- than 25 years. Throughout their lives of service, Emily and George have held ents and energy each one has many offices (including being the church handyman!) and did to offer! You are in our prayers. whatever they could to see God's work grow. Ray Hartwell In honor of the Gittins' 60th wedding anniversary, the Penn- Ministerial Director sylvania Pen would like to personally thank George and Emily Gittins for their dedication and loyalty to the churches of the Pennsylvania Conference.

Aetna Camp in Hagerstown, Mary- Girls only land. Of all the conferences repre- "What? No guys?" That's right! A sented, the group from Pennsylvania principles of exercise, healthful eat- retreat just for girls. It might sound was the second largest in attendance. ing and adequate rest. boring to some, but to the nearly A young lady from Lancaster Church "NEWSTART is one of the best 80 girls who attended this young gave her heart to the Lord during the ways to share God's message because women's retreat, it was an awesome weekend, although she'd only been the full-time participants are with us weekend filled with making new attending church for two weeks. all day, every day," says Chung. "Out friends, hanging out together and Because of the wonderful response of the 13 full-time attendees, two learning more about God. and the evidence that there's a need have already expressed an interest in This young women's retreat was a for this kind of a retreat, plans are in deeper spiritual matters. Many of the first in the Columbia Union. It was the making to have a young women's church members volunteer to cook held November 12-14 at Mount retreat next fall in Pennsylvania. and care for the attendees. Some of them take vacation time to do this work. It's so powerful for them to be used by God to reach others! The evening health lecture is open to the public, and nearly 45 people have come out for these meetings." It was during this NEWSTART program that Lisa Bae got up from her wheelchair and stood unassisted for the first time in many years. By the middle of the course, she was standing on her own for 10 minutes! Then, for the first time in six years, Lisa was able to take a shower unassisted. "Yes, I am special," says Lisa. "God has made my body, and I'm Young women from the Pennsylvania Conference pose for a picture just now eating right and living right. It's before Sabbath lunch at the women's retreat held at Mount Aetna Camp in wonderful!" Hagerstown, Maryland, during November.

VISITOR, January, 2000 29 Pevmsyivcolict Te- n, project is because it makes her feel A church school reaches kids humble. "Once I saw the love those Recently, we had a meeting at our I just love little children and enjoy children need and the affection they church concerning outreach to our being around them." long for, I couldn't stop going. You community. Why? First of all, we "It's neat to have all the little kids have to look beyond the dirty clothes have a precious message that people come and sit on your lap, then teach and the knotty hair to their warm need to hear. Second, if we are truly them about God," explains Meggan smiles and tight hugs. It makes me filled with the Spirit, we can't help Blackerby. "It also makes me think thankful for what I've got and for the but reach out into our community. how privileged I am to have a loving, things I take for granted." "The reason I like going is because I love to teach children and share God's love," says Raquel Tor- res. "Most of those kids don't get a lot of the attention and love they need. While I'm teaching primary class, some of the children come to me and hug me, so I hug them back. It reminds me of when the little children ran up to Jesus. It makes me feel good to think that God uses people through smiling, affection and, most importantly, love." Recently, these four girls had the privilege of attending a special breakfast with leaders of the city of Read- ing in which the Reading Bible School Joelle Rudy (center) teaches Bible lessons to young, unchurched children was recognized for its efforts in feed- who are attending the Reading Bible School. ing the children of the city. What those folks don't understand is that And finally, our youth desperately supporting family. I enjoy going there our young people aren't just helping need an outlet for their energy. If we and teaching the kids, and I don't to feed in a physical sense, but more as a church family don't provide them think I'll stop anytime soon!" importantly, they're feeding God's with some outlet, they may find an Another volunteer, Vanina Cosen- children spiritually! alternate way of expending that en- tino, says the reason she participates DAVID MORGAN ergy, and it may be one that is not in reaching out for this inner-city Principal. Reading Junior Academy pleasing in the eyes of the Lord. Over the course of the past two years, the young people at Reading Junior Academy have been involved in assisting Amocita Beckford with her outreach to the children of Read- ing. On the second Wednesday of each month, several of our seventh- and eighth-graders head off for a house on North Fourth Street, where they spend two hours feeding, holding, loving and teaching children who come in off the streets for some food and love. When asked why she goes to help out, Joelle Rudy says: "I go because these children need love. They're so special, and some of them don't get love from home. We sing songs and teach children that Jesus loves them. A group of kids happily smile with Raquel Torres (leaning in on the left).

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OHIO CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER hl Pathfinder leaders meet at Camp Mohaven

More than 70 Ohio Path- finder directors and their assistants attended Pathfinder Leaders University at Camp Mohaven the weekend of November 5- 7, 1999. This annual leadership convention provided Pathfinder leaders with three tracks of weekend instruction for building successful Path- finderprograms at their home churches. Instructors for the Basic Training and Master Guide Course included Ohio Pathfinder directors Mike Bilbee and Leslie Franke and Pathfinder coordinators Tim and Belinda Layne, Si Still, Phil Lewis, Pam Farley and Johan and Vanessa Collier. Covering the Pathfinder Leadership Award Course were Marian Brazzell, head teacher of Clarksfield School, and Sharon Lewis, principal of Griswold Christian Academy. already were Master Guides could take a that could be taken home to be used in the Those leaders who were new to Path- course that met requirements for the Path- local Pathfinder Club. finders could attend a basic training course finder Leadership Award. These sessions LEE KIRSHBAUM that provided instruction in the philoso- dealt with team building in the Pathfinder phy of Pathfinders, club development, Club, discipline and personal issues and club organization and programming. Also outdoor education. Creative group exer- included in the basic training were ses- cises taught lessons in nature and team all Churches sions of outreach ministry, camping skills building that could be taken home for use Are Beautiful and drills and ceremonies. More experi- in future Pathfinder Club meetings. enced leaders working to become Master On Saturday evening, the leaders played Guides could take a course of instruction group games that offered them more ideas "Developing Your Small Church's Potential" that fulfilled some of the Master Guide for club activities. The weekend concluded A convention for leaders of churches with requirements involving leadership and with the leaders giving the camp caretaker average worship attendance of 50 or less. communication skills, creativity and re- assistance in raking the leaves on the camp- source development and American Red grounds. Pathfinder Leaders University March 3-5 Mount Vernon Academy Cross first aid and safety. Those who provided practical instruction and ideas

VISITOR, January, 2000 31 MISSION OHIO SVA students survive Senior Survival Questions flew as Senior Survival Their ability to work together as a sion that helped each senior process the weekend was presented to the SVA class became more evident as they were contributions of each member and look Class of 2000 by Ralph Schnell, SVA divided into four groups and faced with for life applications. obstacles to Spiritually, each student was ener- overcome that gized by morning and evening wor- required both ships. The focus of each worship varied, physical and with topics ranging from setting goals mental effort. to illustrating the fact that God is there As the seniors to help in our lives and longs for each to worked at have a relationship with Him. During a each chal- special time of testimony on Friday lenge pre- evening, students shared what they had sented by the learned and appreciated about each various ob- other. What a great feeling it was to sing stacles, their and feel loved and welcomed by God sponsors— during the refreshing worship hours. Ralph Schnell, As the bus pulled back into Spring K errie Valley Academy on Sunday, the entire Schnell, SVA class was in need of naps and long show- English ers. Each senior in the Class of 2000 was '. teacher Nick given a T-shirt that read "I Survived!" From left to right: Pastor Kelvin Mitchell of Centerville Church, Mike Beck- Minder, SVA They've learned to know and trust them- ett, Zach Kostenko, Matt Knipfer and David Spindler. vice-principal; selves, each other and God. and Mark KRISTI KOO AND guidance counselor. Could they really Merrell, watched for ways to further RALPH SCHNELL build their own shelters, cook their own challenge them and cause them to work food and conquer the many activities even harder to complete each task. Af- planned for them during the annual ter each activity, the seniors would five-day trip to the backwoods of Camp form a circle and were led in a discus- Mohaven' In preparing for the trip, Ralph Schnell had stated three main objec- tives for the seniors: to grow individu- ally by identifying their strengths and pushing themselves to their limits; to challenge their class to grow in unity and better understand how to relate to each other; and to provide an environment where each student could draw closer to God. Each student experienced these ob- jectives through a wide variety of planned activities. They were challenged by building shelters, which would be `home' for the five-day, four- night trip from trees, branches, plastic tarp, twine and duct tape. Senior Survival Morning worship leaders Michael Hutchinson and Paul Yost.

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; (740) 397-4665. President, Raj Attiken; Editor, Bette Toscano; Communication Consultant, George Johnson Jr.

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Letter of gratitude for literature A thank-you to readers who responded to my need for scriptural materials. I have received Bibles, Spirit of Prophecy books, Bible studies, the Adventist Review, and tapes. I have reached some families with the Bibles and the Review. More have been given out in the district's planned evangelism in August and September 1999. May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ bless all of you who have enriched me with these Spirit-lifting materials.

—Pastor Henry A. V. Oshirl NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA

Mary's Choice This brand new full color volume is the first in a new series from Hart Books that elegantly presents God's Promises, beautifully Sitting in front of a pile of half-read illustrated with scenes from His other book—nature. Reviews, I opened my just-received A great addition to your own library. this book can also be a great new issue and found Roy Adams' edi- gift you present on special occasions. torial "Mary's Choice" (October NAD "The rewards in my own spiritual life have been so rich edition). Yes, I totally agree. We are as I've journeyed through Scripture marking Bible prom- buried with information and need a lot ises, that I've decided to open my heart and share my of time to select, too. But what about devotional life with you. Come with me on a journey of religious information? Could it be that faith!" Mark Finley we as Christians also produce too much—"Of making many books there • To order, call Hart Research Center at 800-487-4278. is no end," as Solomon said. (Eccl. 12:12). Should we not think about it and reduce all nice-to-have information and concentrate on the very essential? I don't want to miss the Review, but maybe 26 issues could be enough instead of 52.

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2 (2) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 ADVENTIST Roy Adams' editorials are always the Five Things You Can Do to first thing I turn to when reading the Support Your Pastor Adventist Review because he is never I have just finished reading the R stale and stereotypical. And the Review's October NAD article by October NAD editorial "Mary's Randy Maxwell entitled "Five Things COVER STORY Choice" was especially good regarding You Can Do to Support Your Pastor." 12 By Faith, Vivian the constant busyness of modern life. I Why does supporting your pastor nv 1),, NALt , R. PIERSON kept saying to myself, "Yes, yes, that's always involve sending them on all- right," as I read it. expense-paid vacations? I recognize ARTICLES As a former newspaper columnist that a pastor's job can be quite stress- 8 Waters of Justice, for the Dayton Daily News, I know it ful, but so are many jobs of the pastor's Streams of Righteousness isn't easy to always come up with church members, and many of them , RE something fresh—and I didn't always cannot afford these vacations, let 16 CREATION . . . succeed—but Adams comes about as alone contribute toward one for the for Your Health! close as anyone to reaching that goal. pastor. When you total a pastor's salary and fringe benefits, it will probably 20 Is There Life After Meat? —Reo M. Christenson MIAMIcRURG, OHIO Letters continued on page 4 22 Taking It to the Streets 32 The Adventist Review Hits the Web MEET OUR COLUMNISTS FOR 2000 It's a new year and a new century, and we have a great line-up of columnists. 35 Shearing the Sheep

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ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (3) 3 ADVENTIST Letters continued from page 3 that Jesus offers all sinners. I also agree that the Adventist Church needs to exceed a majority of the pastor's show love, understanding, and compas- R_ church members' income. sion to homosexual Adventists. Jesus can change a person's sexual "Behold, I come quickly . —L. E. Johnson orientation. First Corinthians 6:9-11 Our mission is to uplift Jesus Christ through stories of His matchless love, news of His present workings, help HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA tells us homosexuals can change. I for knowing Him better, and hope in His soon return. struggled with homosexual desires for Publisher General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists After reading Randy Maxwell's article 28 years, but the night I was born Executive Publisher William G. Johnson Associate Publisher Charlotte McClure "Five Things You Can Do to Support again at the age of 43, the Lord

Publishing Board: Jan Paulsen, chair; Phil Follett, vice-chair, Your Pastor" in the October NAD changed my orientation from homo- Lowell Cooper; William G. Johnson; Robert E. Lemon; A. C. McClure; Ardis D. Stenlvtkken, Donald R. Sahly; Ted N. C. Review, I must admit that I was feeling sexual to heterosexual. Instantaneous \Vilna,: Robert Nixon, legal advisor somewhat selfish. healing, however, is not the usual way Editor William G. Johnson I am a new member of the the Lord heals the homosexual. Associate Editors Roy Adams, Bill Knott Managing Editor Myrna Tern Adventist Church (as of June 1999) Usually it's a gradual process working News Editor Carlos Medley and have leaned on our pastor for through a troubled past, but ultimately, Assistant Editors Stephen Chavez, Kimberly Luste Maran Editorial Assistant Ella Rydzewski advice and guidance. He is so compas- healing comes from Jesus. Project Coordinator Chitra Bamabas sionate and caring. He always puts the A group outside the Adventist Administrative Secretary Ruth Wright Editorial Secretary lean Sequeira cares of others before his own. Church that has been helping homosex- Art Direction and Design Bill Kirstein, Bill Tymeson I think we need a special day to uals for 23 years is Exodus International Desktop Technician Fred Wuerstlin honor our pastors for all their hard in Seattle, Washington. They offer sup- Ad Sales Melynie Tooley, Genia Blumenberg Subscriber Services Steve Hanson work, such as "Pastor Appreciation port, instruction, and compassion for

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WILLIAM G. JOHNSSON I Believe

ne thousand years ago people washed just is the greatest teaching moment of our times, but who's doing five times annually. Instead of football they the teaching? Where are the historians and the philosophers, engaged in boulder-lifting contests. And the the poets and the priests who might guide and inspire us?"' cutting edge of medical technology was— No lead from the presidency. And the Millennial leeches! Council set up by the White 0So much for the good old days. House to "encourage a wide One hundred years ago New York variety of projects and events City had 150,000 horses, each pro- that celebrate our historical REAU ducing 20-25 pounds of manure per and cultural legacy" came up BU

WS day, with swarms of flies and a power- empty. NE ful stench. The more pessimistic crit- The failure on the part of

FORD ics predicted that American cities American leadership provides M would disappear as Pompeii did, an unequaled opportunity for buried—but not under ashes. Seventh-day Adventists—we OTO FRO

PH Fortunately, the automobile, known whose very name proclaims as the "horseless carriage," made its appearance in the 1890s. the blessed hope of Jesus' return—to give a perspective in At risk of his health, a man could make $9-10 per week ringing tones. The church corporately has a part in this, but for pressing and delivering new garments to the wholesaler. what we communicate one-on-one counts more than any A woman who seamed three dozen shirts made $7. And the official release. standard wage for a girl was $3-5, just enough to buy a loaf So, my friend, what response would you give to someone of bread, a cup of tea, and a bed in a tenement. Girls worked who desires to see the big picture? How do you describe 84 hours a week and were fined if they talked, smiled, or yourself? For what it's worth, here is my credo: broke a needle. I believe that there is a God and that He created the Meanwhile, the children: In 1900, 1.75 million kids universe. worked 12- to 14-hour days, making $1.50-$2.50 per week. I believe that this God loves us with infinite compassion "We take them as soon as they can stand up" was the brutal and that we may know Him personally. policy of factory bosses. I believe that God is in control, and although evil is a And then there were the lynchings. In 1900 America was terrible reality, in His time He will bring an end to still gripped by an epidemic of racial hatred that began in pain and suffering. 1882. By the time it ended in 1903, 3,337 Blacks had been I believe that God has revealed Himself in His Word, the lynched, most of them totally innocent of any crime; in 99 Bible, and supremely in Jesus Christ, who is God in percent of the cases no arrests were ever made. the flesh. The good old days—they were terrible!' I believe that in Jesus I am loved, accepted, forgiven, and Here we are at the birth of a new century. It's exciting to set free. be alive, to be part of this moment. If time lasts, we will be I believe that our planet is racing toward its tryst with able to tell our children and grandchildren: "I was there destiny—the second coming of Jesus. when the cosmic odometer rolled over to 2000." I believe that God is the great risk taker, and that the This unique occasion ought to bring reflection on who meaning of life is to know Him we are—where we've come from, what makes us what we and join in His mission of are, where we're headed. Unfortunately, most people seem to making people whole. have failed to reflect on the big picture. In the United This credo can be reduced to one States, for instance, discussion has focused on trivia: Will word, the sweetest in the there be enough champagne available for the big New Year's language: grace. bashes? Will the computers crash? And does the new millen- 'All the facts mentioned above about nium commence on the first day of 2000 or one year later? life in the United States 100 years ago Writing of the United States, author James Reston, Jr., come from Otto L. Bettmann, The blasts "the failure of imagination," which he says "is total and Good Old Days—They Were Terrible! (New York: Random House, 1974). across the board: from the political leadership to the scholars, 2"We've Already Missed It," from the priests to the media.... Potentially, the millennium Washington Post, Oct. 24, 1999.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (5) 5 GUEST EDITORIAL

ALFRED C. MCCLURE An Old Plan for a New Millennium

en years ago we thought a Palm Pilot described God. Tornadoes and hurricanes are described as "acts of the hand of a person flying an airplane. Just 25 God." When someone dies, the most common question years ago the letters PC didn't mean either seems to be "Why did God let this happen?" "personal computer" or "politically correct." But God is on our side. His Son came to die for us—for And 100 years ago the you, for me. Prayer is the way we Tword "television" wasn't even in the can talk with this friend. "Prayer is dictionary. the opening of the heart to God as It's been quite a century. It is essential to to a friend," wrote Ellen White Change has become one of the (Steps to Christ, p. 93). few constants in our lives. Friends talk with the One Maybe you haven't talked to God move. Jobs evaporate. Children in a while. Renew the friendship. grow up and leave home. The gro- Prayer opens to us the vast rich- cery store stops carrying your who changes not. es of heaven. The greatest riches of favorite brand of shredded wheat. heaven are forever friendships, Your home mortgage is sold to a new peace, security. Prayer is how we tap company. Your health-care plan eliminates your family into the assurance that God has provided everything we physician. need. Ellen White wrote, "Prayer is the key in the hand of How can a Christian, whose life is based on unchanging faith to unlock heaven's storehouse" (ibid., p. 94). principles, cope with the constant change of third-millenni- God's lavish love is reflected in His plan of salvation. And um life? beyond that God sends His Spirit to live in us and act through There's an old solution: prayer. us. Prayer opens us to live in ways that reflect these gifts. In an ever-changing world it is essential to talk with the Prayer also reminds us that God is owner; we are stew- One who changes not. The greater the pace of change, the ards. We return tithe to God to acknowledge that He owns greater the need for pausing often to listen for God's change- it all. We give offerings that show we believe His promises of less counsel. plenty. This solution dates back to Eden. God came daily to talk Prayer changes us. You cannot pray daily and remain the with Adam and Eve. One disastrous day sin changed every- same. Prayer drives out anger, nourishes love, creates hope. thing, but God still came to talk with Adam and Eve that Our church committees always begin with prayer in evening. He explained that His love for them would not which committee members express their deep longing for change. God to guide and lead in our work—and in our lives. Throughout Scripture talking with God remained a hall- This past March we elected a new president of the mark of His people. Abel brought an offering to learn of General Conference. The process took only two hours, and God's will. Moses prayed on Mount Sinai when he led Israel we spent the first hour in prayer—the entire hour. We through the wilderness. Joshua prayed through the night sought God's will for our lives and for our church. The elec- before leading Israel into Canaan. Solomon prayed at the tion process that followed was marked by har- dedication of the Temple, Israel's first permanent house of mony and sincerity. Prayer brought that worship. Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah sought God's counsel in sweet spirit to the meeting. time of war. Change has become the great constant Jesus lived out this same principle. He prayed for 40 days in our lives. That's why we need to pray. It's at the beginning of His ministry. He often prayed through the God's way of making certain that change night. On the night of His arrest He talked with His Father. nourishes our spiritual life. It is a principle of Scripture: at times of great change we need to talk with God, to pray. Alfred C. McClure is president of the Prayer reminds us that God is our friend. He's not just North American Division of the Seventh- God; He's a friend. The world often paints a cruel picture of day Adventist Church.

6 (6) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 ADVENTIST LIFE There was a cute read across the sign at the Forest Lake Adventist Church in Florida this past July. It read: "Forgiving Those Who Hate Pastor Terry Pooler." —Kermit Netteburg, Silver Spring, Maryland

Being the bulletin secretary working out of our home, I end up writing information down at whatever phone I answer. One week I got the sermon title from our former, retired pastor incorrect. I put "Forgiving Healing" instead of "Forgiving Heals." When I apologized for not being able to read my own handwriting correctly, he said that this was not like another typo on a different sermon title. When he opened the bulletin on Sabbath morning, he read: "The Joys of Immorality" instead of "The Joys of Immortality." —Gloria Neidigh, Tillamook, Oregon

Church was over and the guest speaker, a widely known pastor, stood at the door to greet the congregation on their way out. The people were commending the pastor for his sermon when a little voice was heard in the midst of the crowd: "What a sermon!" It was the pastor's grandson, who was 4 or 5 years old. With a big smile on his face the pastor picked up his grandson and, as everyone had turned to see the little fellow, he asked, "So you liked my sermon, son?" The boy readily answered: "No, Grandpa; it was the longest sermon I ever heard!" —Eli Rojas, Berrien Springs, Michigan

QUOTES "It\lour religiou 'suit worth liuiug for, it's sure riot worth clyillg for." —Manuel Rodriguez, an elder of the Plainview church in Texas, during a recen Sabbath sermon

"Jesus didn't compare Christians us to the smart animals: Having dolphins, chimpanzees. Reservations He compared us to Idealizing sheep—cute, woolly ... Selfishness and dumb." Through —Jan Yakush, speaking for the Idleness 1999 Southwestern Union Academy Leadership And Conference at Camp Yorktown Nurturing Bay in Arkansas, this past fall

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ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (7) 7 nlos's 'message to ancient Israel strikes at the heart of an affluent church today. PHOT O DISCDro l l I of peaceandwell-beingpervadesthe BY TERESAREEVE nation. Governedbyaseriesofinept pose nothreat. leaders, eventhegreatAssyriaseemsto Agricultural productionisabundant. highest thenationhaseverknown. booming. Thestandardoflivingisthe south, andeastpassesthrough,enrich- Ever sincethefallofDamascus,Israel and thewealthofnationstonorth, has dominatedallmajortraderoutes, strate theprideandopulenceof Samaria, thecapitalcity,areofaqual- nation. Thecitywallsandpalacesof country intheworld.Thehomesof ing itscoffers. cately carvedpanelsofivoryinsetinto ity andgrandeurthatrivalthoseofany walls, chairs,couches,andotherdeco- the wealthyareornamentedwithdeli- rative items.Preciousstonesandgold- achieving thegoalsforwhichithas beautiful. of existence.Withcontinuedhard work andcarefulplanning,with leafing makethepanelsevenmore been strivinginitscloseto200years get better.Yahwehhasindeedblessed Shocked OutofComplacency Kings 14:23-27). the nation,justasJonahpromised(2 the helpofGod,surelythingswillonly secure, comfortablelivestheresuddenly comes avoice,roaringfromZion,at of Carmeldriesup"(Amos1:2). *To the soundofwhich"theshepherds' clearly hassomeissuestotake upwith pasture groundsmourn,andthesummit their shock,theydiscoverthat theLord with allitswonders," Godreminds was theonewho createdyourworld His people,socomfortablein thelives they've constructedforthemselves. "I With peace,businessandtradeare Architecture andtheartsdemon- It seemsthatthenationisfinally To thesegoodcitizensintheir Then thewordofLordcame. The country'sformerenemies T'S ANERAOFPEACE. have fallenonhardtimes.Yes,the foreign wars.Butageneralsense people occasionallyhearofdistant for you"(seeAmos2:9,10;4:13;5:8; 9:6). Andthepurposeofmessageis clear: "PreparetomeetyourGod,0 for allyouriniquities"(Amos3:2). them. "Ihavedoneincrediblemiracles caused anordinarymannamedAmos shepherd fromTekoa—abedroomcom- Israel" (Amos4:13)."Iwillpunishyou Who canbutprophesy?"(verse8).A Amos leftthesheepatGod'scommand munity 10milessouthofJerusalem— to cryout,"TheLordGodhasspoken! and travelednorthtothenationof of one'sbitterenemiesandthreatens citadels" (Amos1:7).Whocouldhelp shock ofhishearerswhenAmosdoes pleased hishearers:"Iwillsendfire Moab] anditwillconsumeher Israel todeliverthemessage. upon thewallofGaza[orTyre,or rejoicing whenGoddescribesthesins Judah—God's ownpeople(Amos2:4, not pauseattheendoflist pagan enemies,butgoesontodescribe gloat astheyrememberedtherivalry judgment uponthem?Butimaginethe the sinsandpunishmentof and recentbattles(see2Kings14:8- 5)! Nodoubtmanywereinclinedto 17) betweenIsraelandJudah. "They selltherighteousformoney," against therestofnations.Then beginning withthesamewordsused however, forIsrael'sturncamenext, Injustice inIsrael Amos zeroedinonthesinsofIsrael the Lordfoundmostdisturbing: of sandals..Ongarmentstakenas altar, andinthehouseoftheirGod the Lordsaid,"andneedyforapair pledges theystretchoutbesideevery they drinkthewineofthosewhohave been fined"(Amos2:6-8). were treatingthepoorand margin- was reservedforthewayIsraelites from heaven,Godsawthemeager and alized intheirsociety.Looking down away withthehumble"inorder to cal power(Amos 8:4).Theyimposed enhance theirown financialandpoliti- willing to"trampletheneedy, todo The experienceofGod'svoice Amos's firstwordsmusthave There wasnotimeforgloating, But mostofGod'sscathingcriticism ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6,2000 heavy rentsonthepoor,demandingan sonal property(Amos2:6).Thejudges exorbitant shareofthecropstheir They soldinnocentdebtorsintoslavery tenant farmers.Theyignoredjusticein as littlepossibleintheirsearchfor of loans,andtoacquirethedebtor'sper- seated atthecitygateswerebribedto maximum personalgain(verses5,6). their businessdealings,eagertogiveup in ordertoregainafewshekels'worth 12). GodsawthatHispeoplehad voice, advocate,oroptions(Amos5:10- wrong withrespecttojustice(verses10- that theywouldhavenoremaining turn awaythepetitionsofpoorso between whatwasrightand become insensitivetothedifference ous homes,lovelyfurniture,andsump- "lesser" gods(Amos8:14).Andthey around them(Amos3:15;6:4-6). 12). Heloathedtheirthirstforluxuri- comfort andsecurity,theyworshipeda from theLord,Yahweh.Fortheirown tuous dinners,whichblindedthemto moreover, towithholdfullallegiance the painanddevastationgoingon sent tocallthembackthewayof variety ofattractiveanduseful worship Hehadestablished(Amos powerless andtheirself-willedattitude, ignored thosewhom,likeAmos,God 2:12; 6:10-17). longer interestedGod."Ihate,Ireject your festivals,"Godresponded."Nordo their offeringsandsongsofworshipno roll downlikewatersandrighteousness (Amos 5:21).Godlookeddownat expressed Hisdeepestwish:"Let what wastakingplaceinIsraeland I delightinyoursolemnassemblies" an ever-flowing Are WeDifferent? describes thedownfallofnation concerned withjustice,Amos Shalmaneser V,endingforever the (Amos 3:11;9:8-10).About40 years later Samariawasdestroyedby peaceful andluxuriouskingdom of Israel (2Kings18:9-12,34). injustices ofancient Israelnolonger The peopleofIsraelalsochose, Because oftheirtreatmentthe Because God'speoplerefusedtobe We maywant to believethatthe stream" (verse24). justice (9) 9 take place today. Surely Christianity, poor and underprivileged gain inde- we really need. We can take time to in partnership with modern civiliza- pendence? What do we say about a learn about the corporations we deal tion, has corrected these evils. People minimum wage so low that a person with to be sure we are not gaining at are no longer forced to sell themselves can work several jobs and still not the expense of someone else. We can into slavery when they cannot pay have enough to feed a family? In our commit ourselves to making transac- their debts. Judges seldom take bribes, cities some school districts have plenty tions that are good for the other per- and our weights and measures are of money to work with, while others son and not just for ourselves. Just as carefully monitored. People have the suffer chronically short budgets because God's promises in the prophets are for freedom to speak what they believe we keep the best for certain classes. In us, so is the warning that unless we without being silenced or persecuted our workplaces and neighborhoods choose to care for the powerless in for what they say. Is that how things opportunities continue to be offered society, God will say also to us: really are? more consistently to people of power— "Alas, you who are longing for the We need, I think, to examine our- people who look and act like "us"— day of the Lord, selves more closely to discover if For what purpose will the day of God's word through Amos might the Lord be to you? not still apply today. It will be darkness and not light" To begin with, we must recognize Because some of (Amos 5:18). that the ancient Israelites too were "Sabbathkeepers" and "Adventists" us have so much, Hope who kept the seventh day holy and God did not leave the Israelites longed for the day of the Lord without hope, and He does not (Amos 8:5). And, like the ancient it's easy to be leave us without hope. Through Israelites, there is in each one of us Amos He repeatedly implored the same desire for personal gain blinded to the them to change their focus. "Seek that drove them to take advantage good and not evil, that you may of one another. Pursuing these sufferings of the live. . . . Hate evil, love good, and desires was the very sin God con- establish justice in the gate" (verses demned in the women of Samaria 14, 15). Even when He was forced when they demanded, "Bring now, billions of people to prophesy certain destruction, that we may drink" (Amos 4:1), God promised a glorious future to encouraging their husbands in their around us. those who would heed His words thoughtless greed. and act with justice. Amos's words Adventists in the industrialized are not easy, but they are the con- countries should pay particular atten- while the rest are ushered off to the cern of God. Those people who are so tion. Because we have so much, it is ghettos of racially segregated neighbor- in love with God that they model easy to be blinded to the sufferings of hoods, low-income districts, and gen- themselves after Him in every way the billions of people around us. der-based hiring. must take Amos's words seriously and What do we do when we discover These are not easy problems to be models and pillars of God's justice that a corporation from which we solve, and we must not neglect the and righteousness in their own com- purchase, or in which we own shares, world-changing message of Christ to munities. is using virtual slave labor, paying focus solely on physical injustices. Yet, "Let justice roll down like waters children as little as six cents a day to if we are honest, we will admit that and righteousness like an ever-flowing manufacture its goods? What is our action against injustice would not call stream" (verse 24). response when our particular govern- us away from Christ's service so much ment manipulates the governments as from our own selfish search for the *Scripture references in this article are from and economies of other countries sim- "great American dream." While it is the New American Standard Bible. ply to increase it's own wealth? Have not wise for the church as an institu- we too come to the place where we tion to get involved in politics or busi- are blinded by our wealth so that we ness affairs, individual Christians have no longer "know how to do what is great power in how they choose to right" (Amos 3:10)? spend their dollars, whom they choose Teresa L. Reeve is on leave Our involvement in injustice hap- to vote for, and how they choose to from the Seventh-day pens on a local level as well. How treat other human beings. Adventist Theological often have we sought to protect our We can monitor our own acquisi- Seminary at Andrews own income and assets by voting to tions to ensure that we are not con- University, Berrien Springs, cut government programs that help the suming more of God's resources than Michigan, while completing her Ph.D.

10 (10) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 FAITH ALIVE! Being Vigilant CALVIN B. ROCK

must take issue with your response to the person These cases often involve very delicate and complicated whose daughter was raped by an individual now variables. A good rule, however, in acting to minimize temp- teaching at one of our schools (Sept. 9, 1999). You tation, scandal, and risk to the innocent is always to err on wouldn't encourage a recovering alcoholic to work in the side of vigilance. a bar. Why would you allow even a "recovering" I do hope that a Review series can be arranged. We Ipedophile to work with our young mature Christians can handle this. And people? Pedophilia is a disease worse given the realities without and within than alcoholism. Our church leaders the church, we are very wise to do so. (from the General Conference down to the local churches) must take a A good rule I have never understood why we stand. Can we handle this? teach that Christ will come at mid- is always night, and that "every eye shall see I thoroughly agree. A recovering him." Since only a small portion of pedophile should not be allowed to to err on the world experiences midnight at any work with children. In fact, the laws of given time, and the shape of our the land prevent a pedophile from round world prohibits a global view in doing so. While the grace of God is the side of any one direction, are these not figu- surely sufficient for his salvation, that rative descriptions, and should we arrangement is not wise. Thank you for vigilance. not, given the scientific impossibility making the point so graphically. here, say so? Also, I note that in letters to the editor (Nov. 25), two of my colleagues We teach that Christ will come "at have requested a series of articles on this subject. That is a midnight" and that "every eye shall see him" because that is fine idea. I hope, however, that if done, it will be based upon what Inspiration tells us. The first statement is given by the need for enlightenment concerning this evil and not Ellen White in The Great Controversy (p. 636). The second what I regard as a significant difference in understanding the comes from the Bible itself in Revelation 1:7. inquiry: namely, that the subject is (1) a pedophile and (2) Some believe that as ordinary a wonder as satellite TV was "convicted while in church employment." Were these may be a clue to the first statement. Others remember that the case, continuing him in any capacity would be a breach "midnight" is frequently used figuratively in denoting spiri- of North American Division working policy. The policy in tual darkness. I tend, however, not to be concerned, believ- dealing with such misconduct that occurs in the course or ing that He who made the worlds and galaxies beyond is scope of denominational employment or even voluntary status able to stop, darken, illumine, reverse, expand, make reads: "If the accused is convicted in court of criminal translucent, or otherwise configure this planet in fulfillment charges against a minor, the SEC [sexual ethics committee] of these descriptions. shall recommend to the discipline committee permanent There are mysteries of nature and Scripture that we sim- removal from denominational employment or service" ply cannot explain. And that's all right. Our confidence is (NAD Working Policy, p. 204). But, again, that is not how I not rooted in provable predictions, but in a proven Person. interpreted the situation of the teacher under question. That trust allows us to believe without being able to quan- Nevertheless, your inquiry affords opportunity for the fol- tify, to trust without being able to verify, to follow without lowing clarification: 1. If rape conviction of any kind occurs being able to know, and to hope, with assurance, unto during employment, policy recommends permanent dismissal death. (see above). 2. If administrators later discover that conviction occurred before employment, they have wider options Calvin B. Rock is a general vice president of the and must decide not by policy but by compelling factors of General Conference. He holds doctoral degrees in propriety. 3. If pedophilia is involved in the conviction ministry and Christian ethics. either before or after employment, removal is mandated by common concern and, very important, required by law. 4.

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12 (12) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 And that's exactly what she did. She around and slamming it into a tele- amazed me by answering some of my phone pole. [Vivian's] third, fourth, and questions, quoting verbatim from the fifth vertebrae snapped instantly. Tax Code of the Internal Revenue The ambulances and the paramedics Service (IRS). arrived in minutes and loaded Greg and On Sunday, May 8, 1988, the front Vivian into separate vehicles. At Leland cover of The Washington Post Magazine Memorial Hospital a respiratory specialist caught my eye. It was a full-cover pic- met Vivian at the door, performed an ture of Vivian Berzinski in her wheel- emergency tracheotomy, and inflated her BY DONALD R. PIERSON chair. It was only then that I became lungs with a hand bellows until she could aware of her story, and how it was our reach the operating room. Family members privilege to be working with her.* who rushed to the hospital were told Vivian NE OF MY FIRST might die. responsibilities in the A Life Destroyed From the beginning, Vivian's case went Retirement Plans Office of At High Point High School in Beltsville, against conventional medical wisdom. the North American Maryland, Vivian took modern dance and First, the doctors said she would not last Division was to consult rode horses, competed on the debate team, longer than a few days, then a few weeks. Owith Richard Hubbard, a highly quali- and always made the honor roll. In her Eventually, her family and Greg stopped fied pension plan specialist and a part- junior-year yearbook picture, Vivian's face paying attention to their predictions. ner in the Washington, D.C., law firm radiates confidence. Linda [Shaeffer, her Damage to [Vivian's] spinal cord of Arnold & Porter. best friend] says that, in those days, boys deprived her of control over virtually her When I asked Mr. Hubbard to did double takes when Vivian floated into a entire body. As she pulled out of danger, research a topic I would frequently room. the chief worry became preserving that receive a letter with his signature. A body. She spent half of the time on her second signature often appeared at stomach, suspended in a revolving bed the bottom of the page in terrible that was rotated every two days so that handwriting, deliberate and jerky, she would not get bedsores. With mat- like that of a first grader learning to tresses above and beneath her, she was write. Because of the handwriting, I Boys did a sandwiched in the device. wondered what kind of lawyers The doctors had stopped saying worked at this prestigious firm. I was double take Vivian might not survive, but her par- almost alarmed when a letter arrived ents were given little hope about her from Mr. Hubbard, stating that the future. . . . The doctors told Vivian's woman with the bad handwriting, when Vivian mother, Frances, that her daughter Vivian Berzinski, would be our pri- never would sit up and likely would be mary contact with the firm. I was floated into dependent on a breathing machine the distinctly unimpressed. rest of her life. I made an appointment to meet a room. A few days later Vivian's father gave Ms. Berzinski and others with whom her a way to communicate. we would be working. When Vivian "Viv, do you remember how we used entered the room she was in a wheel- to play with Morse code when you were chair pushed by an assistant. A quad- little?" Eddie Hobbs asked. "When you riplegic, Vivian couldn't move a want to talk to us, blink your eyes to muscle from her neck down. Then I Vivian met and fell in love with make the letters, and we'll spell out what understood the signature; Vivian signed Greg Berzinski. She was 17 and Greg you say." He placed on a tray in front of her letters using a pen that she held in was 18. The wedding was set for August, her a chart of Morse-code letters that he her mouth. and the two were to start at [University of] had written out. But how could a quadriplegic handle Maryland as premed majors in the fall. Turning her eyes toward the rows of the complex issues we had to work It was Saturday, June 17, 1972, a dots and dashes, Vivian began slowly: "D" through? I decided then and there that warm and sunny day that a break-in at the Pause. "0" . . . "I." Frances and Eddie, she would have to earn my respect. Watergate would later make famous. The divorced for eight years, stood together day that started so well soon ended barely breathing. The only sound was with a tragic accident. As Greg and Eddie's pen writing the letters.

EASTER 1988: Surrounding Vivian clock- Vivian drove toward the University of "Do I have brain damage?" wise from top: Greg, Greggie, Jennie, and Maryland, a driver making a left turn Frances answered quickly, "No, you Jason smashed into Greg's car, spinning it don't."

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (13) 13 "How do you know?" Vivian asked, They told their parents not to dress up slow down. She edited and wrote for the the letters coming faster now. and to enter the chapel discreetly, because law journal, worked in a Georgetown- "I just do," her mother said. they were afraid the medical staff would operated clinic and, her second year, Then Vivian blinked her third question: stop the ceremony if they knew it was tak- worked in the summer-associate program at "Can I still have a baby?" ing place. Arnold & Porter. Assured that her mind could function After Vivian finished high school at On May 25, 1981, Vivian graduated and her body could conceive, Vivian home with a tutor, Greg and her stepbrother from Georgetown, one of three students in Hobbs charted her course. took her to school at Prince Georges Com- the 626-member class to receive her degree When Vivian lay facedown, Greg or a munity College. summa cum laude. family member or friend would lie on the The first semester Vivian signed up for Vivian was hired by Arnold & Porter floor beneath her, looking up into her face. 24 credit hours, much more than the nor- through the normal application process, That way she would know someone was mal load. and the only special treatment she there, and the watcher could be sure the Vivian got all A's that semester; Greg requested was a speakerphone. breathing tube had not clogged or that got better grades than he usually did in Vivian has sought the limelight only Vivian was not in too much pain. school. once in her career, and she did so then only Linda [her sister] often slept under because there was no other way to right the bed at night, her face six inches from what could have been a terrible wrong. Vivian's. Any time the sound of The Senate was debating the Tax Vivian's breathing changed, Linda woke Reform Act of 1986, a law that cur- up. The sisters would "converse," even tailed so many tax breaks that even its share jokes; by now Linda could read She amazed authors didn't know all its provisions. Vivian's lips. Vivian was leafing through the 1,376- Vivian relied on Linda to tell her the me by quoting, page bill, looking for changes that might truth when she suspected her parents affect her clients, when her eye fell on would not. Once, Vivian asked Linda one that would cost her, and many oth- when no one else was in the room verbatim, ers, thousands of dollars. whether her arms and legs, which she The provision would have virtually could not feel or see, were really still from the repealed the tax deduction that handi- there. capped workers take for the special "Show me," Vivian demanded. And IRS Tax Code. expenses they need to perform their Linda, with tears running down her jobs—assistants' salaries, teletypes for face, slowly, carefully, lifted one limb the deaf, Braille writers for the blind, after the other until Vivian could see and so on. It would have become too them. expensive for some handicapped people There were small victories as the sum- After a year at Prince Georges, Vivian to keep working, yet the deduction limit mer passed. Bone grafts from Vivian's leg transferred to [the University of] Maryland. had crept unnoticed into the bill, as part of and hip fused her spine, allowing her to sit It offered better premed courses. a broader section. up in a wheelchair. Unexpectedly one day, Vivian graduated from the University of Vivian rushed letters to all 20 members she started breathing on her own, some- Maryland in 1978 with a degree in bio- of the Senate Finance Committee and the thing the doctors had said would never hap- chemistry. It was conferred summa cum 36 members of the House Ways and pen. One small nerve had survived. Now laude. Means Committee, with copies to their 56 she could speak. On paper, Vivian had everything med- aides. She also alerted the groups that lobby Greg and Vivian decided to continue ical schools looked for—high test scores, on handicapped issues. planning for their wedding. good gradcs, the right major. But none of Her letter drew a quick response from The doctors and the hospital's chaplains the six or so institutions she applied to Robert J. Dole (R-Kans.), then Senate were against the marriage: Greg and would accept her. Vivian was so deter- majority leader, who has special concern Vivian were too young. The pressure on mined to be a doctor that she consid- for issues affecting the disabled. As the Greg was too great. They could not imag- ered attending medical school in Senate was nearing final action on the bill, ine the life that lay before them. One doc- France. Dole stood up on the Senate floor, holding tor told Vivian that if she were to get mar- But a Maryland guidance counselor had Vivian's letter in his hand. He told the ried, she should find a very rich man, pointed out as she was applying to medical Senate about Vivian—"a very outstanding because she would need someone to sup- schools that she might need a fallback, and lawyer here in town," he said. He read port her. suggested law school at Georgetown. Vivian's arguments aloud, then proposed Greg and Vivian were married on Children. By then, there were two. an amendment excising the provision. It October 26, 1972, in the chapel of Good Vivian took the first summer off to be was approved without objection. Samaritan Hospital. with her children. But after that she didn't As one friend puts it, "Whenever I get

/4 (14) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 depressed about my life, I think about Conference Office of General Counsel; area, always accompanied by Vivian. Vivian, and then I feel like a jerk." Danny Miller, of the Church Alliance; One day Vivian surprised the pastor, Sitting in a wheelchair in her office at Vivian; and I met with Representative telling him that she wanted to join the Arnold & Porter, her framed diplomas on Cardin's legislative assistant, but made church. She assured him she knew what the wall, Vivian directs the conversation no headway. We made an appointment Adventists believe; she had been to the toward the intricacies of pension law and with Representative Cardin himself. Adventist Book Center and had made a the latest accomplishment of her 2-year-old When the time came for our thorough study of the church's doc- daughter. Across her chest lies a clear-plas- appointment there was no sign of trines. Because of the difficulties in bap- tic, rubber-tipped pointer, her link to the Vivian. The three of us stood in the tizing a quadriplegic, Vivian became a physical world. Biting down on one end of hall waiting for about 20 minutes before member of the church by profession of it, she can buzz her secretary on the inter- being admitted into the legislator's faith. com, type on a computer keyboard, make office. Vivian developed a respiratory prob- a telephone call, or turn the pages of a Vivian was already there. She and lem and quietly died in her sleep on book. Representative Cardin had already had June 23, 1997. The only way her life is different a long conversation, yet he continued In the past three years I have lost to because of the accident, they say, is that to grill the rest of us. Finally he grinned death three sisters, a brother-in-law, she is a lawyer, not a doctor. and said, "You have answered well. and a mother-in-law. Yet those losses Vivian has already covered the same probably had no greater impact on me A Life Fulfilled issues with me—I just wanted to be sure than the loss of Vivian—my counselor, The Church Alliance is a group of you were all saying the same thing." friend, and sister in the faith. If names pension plan administrators from most The offending clause was deleted, sav- were still being added to Hebrews 11, of the major denominations in the ing the church multiple millions of dol- Vivian's name would deserve a place on United States. It was established to lars for its retirement fund. that list. monitor IRS code regulation changes The words of comfort found in affecting not-for-profit organizations. That's What Friends Are For 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 have taken a Vivian became active in drafting the One day, looking through the book- greater meaning to me in the past few legislation to be recommended by the shelves at the Adventist Book Center, I years. "For the Lord himself shall Church Alliance. Church pension noticed a book by a student who had descend from heaven with a shout, with administrators were asked to contact become a paraplegic while performing the voice of the archangel, and with members of the House Ways and Means on a gymnastics team. It told of the stu- the trump of God: and the dead in Committee and the Senate Finance dent's anger, frustration, and finally Christ shall rise first: then we which are Committee and ask them to cosponsor total dependence on God. I couldn't alive and remain shall be caught up the bill, to lobby those who were mem- help thinking of Vivian. together with them in the clouds, to bers of our own faith. My contact with her had been meet the Lord in the air: and so shall The president of the Southern strictly professional. But with some hes- we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore Baptist pension plan called me to say itation I gave her the book. She wrote comfort one another with these words." they had been unsuccessful in convinc- me a letter after reading it, saying how Vivian is one of the people I will ing Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen to much she had appreciated it. look for on that great day. cosponsor the bill. He suggested that One day when I called Vivian, she since there are so many Adventists in seemed depressed. After dealing with *Text in italics is from Anne Swardson, "The Irresistable Force of Vivian Berzinski," The Texas, I try to persuade Senator the issue I had called her about, I asked Washington Post Magazine, May 8, 1988. Used Bentsen to cosponsor the bill. how she was doing personally. Her mar- with permission of the Washington Post. When Vivian and I went to visit riage to Greg had fallen victim to Senator Bentsen's office, I discovered divorce, and she told me her daughter that Bentsen's legislative assistant was was being "bullied" at school. already on a first-name basis with She asked if I knew anything about Vivian. We were credited with obtain- the Adventist school, Spencerville ing the cosponsorship. Junior Academy, and if her daughter, A few years later U.S. Representa- not being an Adventist, might be able tive Benjamin Cardin, of Maryland, to attend. I told her that Tom Wetmore sponsored another bill for the Church and I would both speak with the princi- Before his recent retirement, Alliance. We were in favor of it, until a pal on her behalf. Vivian's daughter was Donald R. Pierson was direc- clause was added that would have cost admitted to the school and accepted by tor of the Seventh-day our plan approximately $3.5 million per the teachers and students. She was a Adventist retirement plans. year. member of a choir that performed at a He lives in Burtonsville, Tom Wetmore, from the General number of Adventist churches in the Maryland.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (15) 15 F E A T U R E

CREATION . . for our Health! Eight natural ways to enjoy optimal health in the twenty-first century

BY DICK DUERKSEN

OD'S GREATEST DESIRE IS with Him as the first giraffes stretch their necks toward the highest leaves. Listen as He describes the good life to Adam for us to get a clear picture of His and Eve, as He creates health by teaching us how to live. God's greatest gifts—listed here under the acronym character. When we do, we'll find ON—are those that guide us to live as He lives.

His love irresistible. ce. We are what we choose. ber Adam's first assignment? God brought him all Every act of God is designed mals and birds and asked him to choose a name one. Then He took Adam and Eve around Eden, to help us understand who He is, to help us fall in love with

Him. Every gift He gives is personally crafted to help us live

life as He designed us to live it. God's creation is an ongoing process of gift-giving, a moment-by-moment empowering of people to become more like Him, a daily encouragement to reach toward a healthier way of life. God's "healthier way" includes filling our daily adventures with joy, peace, hope, patience, kindness, and love. It includes each of us, His ultimate creation, living long and living well. The best way to understand and experience the "healthier way" is to get a clear picture of what happened in Eden and understand how that creative process continues today. What gifts did God give to Adam and Eve? How do we continue to receive those gifts? How can we use those gifts to live healthier lives? Stand beside the Creator for the universe's greatest days of wonder. Watch as He creates quasars and kittens. Laugh

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showing them everything, including the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. On the ground beneath that tree, God described the dangers of eating its fruit and asked them to choose not to eat of it. Some of our choices are like nam- ing rabbits—important to daily life, but with no moral impact. However, many choices are tree-of-knowledge choices—options filled with moral challenges, choices that will change - the direction of life. • That's where God comes in, stand- ' ing ready to help us make decisions that will draw us closer to Him and develop His characteristics in us. Our choices, especially in those tree-of-knowledge moments, transform who we are and impact how we influence those around us. They make us

in rest? That's Maybe that's why the Creator the gift God wrapped rest inside the Sabbath. gave on Knowing that we would work hard all Creation's sev- week, He dedicated an entire day for enth day. plugging into His power, a time when Everything that He acks us full of Himself so we can humans would be glalthier people next week. need for "com- Rest. It's God's personal way of say- plete living" had love you." been created. Atoms, red vironment. God made blood cells, sweet and people thirsty. He roses, puppies, designed the world to perfectly match tomatoes, and the people who would live in it. Then pheromones. He handed it to us and said, "Take Imagine God, good care of it—for Me." more like God or more like the enemy. sitting on a flower-covered hillside, That assignment changes the way In each situation, God is there, offer- planning the one more item on His we relate to the grass in our front ing all the resources necessary so we list: rest. yards. It also guides how we feel can make the healthiest possible Rest comes loaded with smiles and about ozone layers, nuclear power, choice. packed with peace. It offers energy for and fresh air. Caretakers for the y choices make healthy peo- the burned-out and restoration for the Creator take special interest in the broken. Although it reaches its peak environment, making sure the world on Sabbath, rest is always ready to we live in is healthy and a healthy t. God created rest and gave perform healing transformations. Rest place for living. a gift. turns back the powers of weariness, As caretakers we've discovered a Eotw that wonderfully sweet exhaustion, and fatigue, replacing special healing relationship between pleasure of leaning back and reveling them with peace, energy, and hope. people and nature. Dig around the

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2 0 0 0 (17) 17 tomato plants in your garden and be fine" without energized. Plant a row of petunias on Him. We design your windowsill and be cheered. bridges, drive race Watch a five-minute sunset and be cars, harvest revitalized. wheat, and per- There is healing in a mockingbird's form a thousand song. There is healing in walking other tasks. How- beside seagulls. There is healing on a ever, without Him mountain trail, in the desert sands, in those activities a pine forest, on a rocky coast, and in a become rather col- city park. There is healing whenever orless, like paint- we take time to care for our world. ings done by an The Creator made it that way. artist who has no heart. tiVitY. People are made to Friendship with God puts His Take a deep breath, and you'll expe- heart into what rience one of the Creator's greatest we do. gifts. The air you breathe contains Friendship with bazillions of oxygen cells, tiny power God transforms us into His people and shifts our values to match His values. We make choices, not according to our own desires, but according to what He knows is

But activity is much more than breathing. Activity means finding every muscle you can and moving it. The movement makes plants your lungs deliver to a waiting inactive cells shout: "More Fuel!" team of red blood cells. These "mes- which starts a chain reaction of sengers" hold these oxygen molecules breathing in more oxygen, which helps tightly and then dash off to supply new the cells work harder, which calls for ERIK power to muscles and tissue that must more fuel, which . . . well, you know have oxygen for fuel. the feeling. PHOTO Breathe deeply while on your morn- Active people are more alert, ener- ing walk, and new energy shows up in ring, and alive. Healthy. knees, toes, arms, and more. Breathe deeply while in a meeting Trust in Divine Power. best for us. From breakfast table to with your boss, and new energy shows i designed us to be His office suite, we live as He lives. up in the brain cells that produce cre- s. But there's more! Friendship with ativity. t sometimes we're too busy to God gives us energy to beat away the Breathe deeply while hugging your write, call, or even send Him an e-mail. enemy's attacks. It makes victory a children, and new energy shows up in Those are the times we try to "go it habit. the cells that produce tenderness and alone," without the wisdom and energy Alone, I'm a little frightened. With love. His friendship offers. And we do "just Him, I'm eager.

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Interpersonal Outlook. Outlook is a gift you And positive is readily available. The Relationships. elf, a talent with which you Creator built it into our corpuscles and "Can I tell you something?" paint t orld. Some of us leave packed it with His power. Yes, it's wonderful and affirming to smudu,es gray and dark purple as we Positive is what He made us to be. have a pet kitten rub your leg, but it's frown t ugh the day. That's our Like Himself. warp-speed better to feel an encourag- choice. Others leave sparkling designs ing hug from a friend. Our greatest joy of gold, green, and sky-blue. That's Nutrition. "Lord, thank You is found in sharing ideas, hurts, looks, also our choice. for br li." hugs, squeezes, and hopes. Some of us have personalities that Th reator designed us to get When the Creator taught service, do not allow us to do "happy" all the eak ormance" from the best He sent disciples out two by two. time. That's OK; it's part of God's ds planted a garden full of When Paul was called to minister in plan. He's designed each of us to be them, handed us a pair of chopsticks, Macedonia he asked Silas and Dr. different, special, unique, and wonder- and said, "Enjoy!" We've been reveling Luke to come along. When King Saul ful. in His delights ever since. was lonely he asked David to fill the But "negative" is not in His plan. He could have just created yucca. quiet with music. When Dorcas woke Negative turns out the lights in hope. Instead, He created variety, taste buds, up each morning she helped her neigh- It changes love to hate and peace to and grandmothers—all of which make bors. stress. And worse. eating a lot more fun. People are at their best when living Positive does just the opposite. What makes your taste buds give for others. Yet those same relationships Positive turns on the lights, ignites each other "high fives"? Kimchi? bring our greatest challenges. People love, and sets our hearts to dancing. Brussels sprouts? Cottage cheese loaf? can be wonderful, and people can be Key lime pie? awful. Tossed salad? That's where the Creator comes in, Orange juice? carrying a supply of "relationship The options tools," ready with an apprenticeship on read on love: "How to trade grudges for appre- through hun- ciation," "How to think of the other dreds of cul- first," "How to say hard things softly," tures, into "How to be patient with the impa- millions of tient," "How to be a healthy human." kitchens, and Relationships work best when we around dinner use His tools. tables gifted by God. He also gave us guidelines for enjoying His goodies. Some foods provide the bursts of energy we need in the morning. Others help us slow down in the evening. Some are great in small quantities and terrible by the plateful. Some bring out flavors, while others hide flavors. Nutrition? That's the process of bal- ancing great gifts for full health. CREATION: every gift He gives is personally crafted to help us live life as He designed us to live it—healthy.

Dick Duerksen is director of spiritual development at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 (19) 19 LIFES T Y L E Is There Life After Meat? Health nuts and movie stars aren't the only ones jumping on the vegetarian bandwagon.

(Editor's Note: Information for this article has been taken, by Recipes Featuring a Vegetarian Cuisine permission, from the Vegetarian Cuisine Instructor's Course When you begin this new way of eating, you'll want to Manual and Vibrant Life.) invest in resources for meal suggestions and nutritional data. The following recipes have been featured in Vibrant Life,' a rOU'VE READ, YOU'VE HEARD, YOUR magazine for healthful living. Visit Vibrant Life online for body is telling you that you need to change your other recipes and information (http://www.vibrantlife.com). eating habits. You believe that a vegetarian diet You may need to find a health food store to purchase will protect you from an untimely heart attack, some of the ingredients for these recipes. help you lose weight, reduce your food bill, and ylive closer to the original Edenic diet, and you'll be ecologi- Shepherd's Pie cally responsible besides (land can produce 12 times more 4 large potatoes protein per acre from grain than from livestock). You're 2 garlic cloves, minced absolutely right. You'll go from beef burgers to vegeburgers, LA t. salt from hot dogs to imitation "links," and you might even go 1 cup calcium-fortified soy milk from scrambled eggs to scrambled tofu. t. McKay's Chicken-Style Seasoning Scientific research continues to document the health 'A cup water advantages of the vegetarian diet.' Non-meat eaters enjoy a 2 onions, chopped lower risk of heart-related diseases, gastrointestinal tract 1 yellow bell pepper, chunked problems, and cancer. And research has revealed that vege- 1 large carrot, sliced tarian Adventists can expect to live up to 12 years longer 1 stalk celery, diced than the general population. 2 cups mushrooms, diced You're convinced? Here are some suggestions to help 1 15-ounce can stewed tomatoes make the transition a little easier. 1 15-ounce can kidney beans 1 package brown G. Washington Broth Steps to Follow When Changing to a Lacto- 1 T. parsley flakes Ovovegetarian Diet Peel potatoes, dice, and boil in water with garlic and salt 1. Change gradually so that the body can adapt to the until tender. Drain. Mash with enough soy milk to spread eas- different food pattern. ily. Set aside. In saucepan, combine McKay's seasoning and 2. Gradually increase the intake of whole grains and water. Add vegetables, beans, and G. Washington Broth and whole-grain products, such as breads and breakfast cereals. simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender. Preheat oven to 350° 3. Use a variety of fruit and vegetables. Include vitamin F. Place vegetable, bean, and broth mixture in a 9" x 13" C-rich foods with meals to enhance the absorption of iron. casserole. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Sprinkle with 4. Replace meat gradually over time by increasing plant parsley flakes. Bake for 30 minutes. Serves: 8. Calories per protein sources from a combination of legumes with cereals, serving: 164; protein: 7; carbohydrate: 33 grams; fat: 1 gram; seeds, and nuts. Instead of a meat entrée, serve a vegetarian cholesterol: 0 milligrams (Vibrant Life, July/August 1999). entrée, still including the usual vegetable groups (green, yellow, white). Vegetable Pizza 5. Substantially reduce "empty" calorie foods, such as Pizza Dough sugar and visible fats (deep-fried foods, added oils, dressings, In a large bowl, combine 1 package active dry yeast and 1 gravy, margarine, and butter). cup warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add 'A teaspoon salt, 6. Include milk and milk products, with an emphasis on 2 teaspoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons oil. Add PA cups all-pur- skim or low-fat types, or use a nondairy soy drink that is for- pose flour and 'A cup whole-wheat flour. Mix to blend in tified with vitamin B12 at least. Nondairy alternatives should mixer with dough hook or regular beater. Stir in up to 3/4 cup equal the nutritional values of cow's milk. more flour to form a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes with

20 (20) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 dough hook or turn out onto floured protein: 28 grams; carbohydrate: 81 cook until thickened, stirring occasion- board and knead 5 to 10 minutes. grams; fat: 27 grams; cholesterol: 32 ally. Serve over warm rice. Garnish with Place in oiled bowl; turn dough to oil milligrams; vitamin A: 2,948 IU; vita- peanuts and green onions. Serves: 4. top. Cover and let rise in a warm place min C: 100 milligrams; calcium: 542 Calories per 1-cup serving: 380; protein: until doubled (about 1 hour). Roll milligrams; zinc: 3.5 milligrams 16 grams; fat: 12 grams; cholesterol: 0 each half of dough into a 12-inch cir- (Vibrant Life, January/February 1999). milligrams (Vibrant Life, September/ cle on a lightly floured surface. October 1998). Pizza Sauce Cheeseless "Cheese" Sauce 3 cans (141/2 ounces each) Italian- 1 cup roasted cashews Tofu Stroganoff style tomatoes (with liquid) 1 cup water 1 101/2-ounce package firm tofu 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 'A cup pimientos and/or roasted red vegetable cooking spray 1 t. dry basil peppers 2 t. olive oil 1/2 t. dry oregano Y4 cup yeast flakes 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 t. olive oil cup sesame seeds 'A cup carrot, shredded 2 cups chunked bell pepper cup lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cans (4 ounces) sliced black olives 1/2-1 t. salt 2 T. all-purpose flour 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 t. onion powder 1 t. McKay's Chicken-Style 1 cup diced red onion 1/2 t. garlic powder Seasoning 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded moz- Blend all the above ingredients 43 cup skim milk zarella cheese until smooth (Vibrant Life, January/ 3/4 cup plain, nonfat yogurt Prepare pizza dough as recipe indi- February 1999). 3 cups spinach egg noodles (hot, cates. Prepare sauce and toppings cooked) while dough is rising. In a large pan Szechwan Choplets 2 T. fresh parsley, minced over medium heat, combine tomatoes Stir-fry and Rice: Wrap tofu in several layers of cheese- and their liquid, tomato paste, basil, 1 20-ounce can Worthington cloth or paper towels; press lightly to and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook Choplets, drained and cut into strips remove excess moisture. Remove until thick and reduced to two cups; 11/2 T. peanut oil cheesecloth; cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. stir occasionally. When dough has 4 cloves garlic, diced Set aside. risen, punch it down, knead it on a 2 medium onions, quartered, then Coat a large nonstick skillet with lightly floured surface, and shape into a halved cooking spray; add oil. Place over smooth ball. Divide dough in half and 2 large red peppers, cut into strips medium-high heat until hot. Add tofu; roll out each half to about a 4-inch 1 egg white sauté 4 minutes. Remove from skillet; thickness. Gently pull each portion 3 cups cooked brown rice set aside. Add mushrooms, carrot, and into a 12-inch circle. Place each circle 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts garlic to skillet; sauté until vegetables on a baking dish and brush with olive 3 T. chopped green onions are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; oil. Spread half of the sauce on each Marinade—combine the following: set aside. circle of dough to within % of an inch 1 T. cornstarch Combine flour, McKay's seasoning, 1 T soy sauce and milk; stir until smooth. Add milk 1 T. peanut oil mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook Seasoning Sauce: 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 T soy sauce yogurt, tofu, and vegetable mixture. 1 T. brown sugar Cook over low heat until thoroughly 1 t. cornstarch heated. Serve over hot cooked noodles. 1 t. sugar Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 6 servings. salt to taste Calories: 231 each; protein: 14.9 grams; 11/2 T. peanut oil fat: 7.1 grams; cholesterol: 26 milligrams In a shallow dish, soak Choplets in (Vibrant Life, March/April 1998). the marinade for 30 minutes. In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil on high. Add 'Vegetarian Cuisine Instructor's Course Manual, The Health Connection (55 W. Oak of the rim. Top each circle with half Choplets, including marinade. Stir-fry Ridge Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740), pp. 80-88. the pepper, olives, mushrooms, red for 1-2 minutes. Remove Choplets from 'Vibrant Life (55 West Oak Ridge Dr., onion, and cheese. Bake in a 500° F skillet. Set aside. Add garlic to the skil- Hagerstown, MD 21740). (Recipes featured are from articles written by Georgia E. Hodgkin, an oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until let. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add onions associate professor in the Department of crust is browned. To serve, cut hot piz- and peppers. Continue to stir-fry for 1 Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Allied zas into wedges. Yield: 2 pizzas, 2 serv- minute. Add Choplets, egg white, and Health Professions at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.) ings each. Calories per serving: 625; the seasoning sauce. Reduce heat and

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Taking It to the Streets Increasingly, healing takes place in the community as well as in the hospital.

BY REGINA ERICKSON

hether you're a parent or a grandparent, you undoubtedly have high hopes for the children in your life. You hope they'll make the world a more livable place; find a cure for heart disease, cancer, or AIDS; maybe even straighten out the maze we know as managed health care. Because Adventist Health also believes that children will change the world, it's caring for the next generation from conception to adulthood, from first steps to first teeth, from first stitches to first dates. In 1998 alone, the WRoseville, California-based health-care organization put more than $560 million back into its communities. And a good portion of that investment went toward children's services. These stories are but a few of the heartwarming anecdotes that appear in Adventist Health's 1998 Community Benefits Report, Caring for the Next Generation. To request a copy of the report, please call AdventSource at (800) 328-0525 or (402) 486-2579 outside North America.

Early Intervention Makes "Skye"-High Strides

kye was 8 Early Intervention months old, Program helps Sand we had roughly 100 devel- just found out that opmentally chal- [he] was diagnosed lenged children with cerebral palsy. enhance language, I remember how sensory, and motor devastating it was skills each year— to see my wife, all with the help of Rebecca, begin to specially adapted toys. The aim of "Now 11 years the program is to old, Skye, with dif- intervene early, ficulties that could from birth to age eat you up alive, is 3, when children well and thriving. are most sensitive It's been a wonder- and particularly ful and enriching teachable. experience these GOOD BABY: Adventist Health therapists work with a developmentally challenged "There were many years at the youngster to enhance reflexes. only seven kids Child Develop- when we started ment Center." Child Development Center at Simi the program in 1979," says longtime This is just one family's experience Valley Hospital and Health Care director Robin Millar. "It's been a joy as told in their own words excerpted Services/Adventist Health. to watch it grow and meet the needs of from The Babbler, a publication of the Nearly 20 years old, the center's our community."

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ach year Adventist giant stuffed panda was Health treats children, strapped onto a backboard Eadults, seniors, and yes, and loaded onto an am- even teddy bears. Member bulance to demonstrate com- hospitals see to the "wounds" mon, but often scary, emer- of legions of war-tom teddies gency procedures. that accompany young own- At the end of the tour kids ers to Teddy Bear Fairs across flocked to the teddy bear the organization. Designed to repair station, where able vol- ease children's fear of com- unteers sewed on buttons and mon medical procedures, the eyes before sending them on fairs pair kids and their fuzzy to learn about nutrition, friends with trained volun- safety, and hand washing. teers who, like Mary Poppins, THIS WON'T HURT: An Adventist Health physician performs a Although the fingerprinting know how to "make the med- mock exam on a well-loved teddy. booth was popular with pro- icine go down." tective parents, the high Tillamook County General Oregon's north coast. Visits began with point of the day for many a child was Hospital/Adventist Health's two-day a 90-minute tour of the hospital with administering a real shot—complete affair was quickly booked by more than stops at the nursery, the emergency with syringe—on, what else, a teddy 550 kids—and nearly as many stuffed room, and the oddly popular commer- bear. animals—from three counties on cial laundry facilities. Along the way, a

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ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 23 Kids Inhale Asthma BREATHE FREE: Camp An art project teaches a young asthma camper hen Suzanne White, M.D., about the basics medical resident at of lung anatomy. WAdventist Health/Selma (California) Community Hospital and longtime asthma sufferer, discovered that the "Raisin Capital of the World" didn't have an American Lung Association (ALA) asthma camp, she went to work. Dr. White convinced the ALA to cosponsor the endeavor, the hospital agreed to provide space and food, and other central California businesses chipped in for supplies. In just four months young asthma victims were signed up for Selma's first asthma camp. "I used to be a respiratory therapist, so I've seen a lot of kids wheeze and EAFIN 0 IfE1 1410B 0 OK BY cough and go undiagnosed . . . and I've volunteered at asthma camp before," says White, who used her previous experience to expertly organize the ken one-week program. Dr. White quickly recruited a teacher, a teen asthmatic, and premed students from a local college to help arland teach the young campers a thing or two about living with asthma. A survivor tells Campers soon became "experts" in air- how to weather way, lung, and cardiac anatomy. They learned how asthma works, what trig- life's worst storms gers it, and how such famous people as Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken have succeeded in spite of it. till Standing is a true story that As promised, the week was full of can bring you hope and courage. plain old fun as well. Campers created In its pages you will learn how— two huge wall murals that hung in the through reliance on God and true hospital halls for weeks. Themed friends—one man fought his way back "Jurasthmic Park," each featured color- from pain, loss, fear, loneliness, grief, ful drawings of dinosaurs encountering and depression to survive and thrive. asthma triggers such as pollen, dust, and cigarette smoke. Another quality book from HART Boom A Ministry of Hart Research Center Regina Erickson is a commu- P.O. Box 2377, Fallbrook, California 92088 nication specialist for Adventist Health in National Available at your local ABC or call Hart Research Center. City, California.

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t church sites with as few as a seminar. On the closing Sabbath in which transmitted the languages via a Ahandful of people present and in New York 45 persons were baptized, special encoder. Mandarin Chinese, vast stadiums seating up to 50,000 per- and additional baptisms are being the world's most spoken language, was sons—and at every size and type venue planned. A team of six Bible workers the final language to be arranged for, in between—hundreds of thousands under the direction of NET NEW just days before the opening weekend, worldwide participated in the YORK '99 associate coordinator Robert with two local volunteers alternating Millennium of Prophecy between their demand- Seminar (NET NEW ing jobs and the meet- YORK '99), held ings. A former mission- October 15-November ary to China arranged to 13. Lights burned in have the translations thousands of home sites encoded for online view- as Adventists invited ing and listening. neighbors and relatives The major prayer into their living rooms ministry supporting NET to get acquainted with NEW YORK '99 (also Pastor Doug Batchelor known as METRO '99) as he presented messages continued to follow up based on the Storacle on prayer requests and lessons. He and his wife, accolades after the meet- Karen, also answered ings ended. Coordinated audience questions by Merlin and Juanita about the Bible in a Kretschmar, "Prayer & popular segment that GROWING CROWDS: The New York City host audience, pictured here, grew Praise" pages on the drew thousands of ques- each evening of the Millennium of Prophecy Seminar and reached beyond seminar's website home tions from the interna- capacity on the final weekend, November 12 and 13. page (www.netny99.org) tional audience. and in the coordinator Says Batchelor, "We are still scarce- Wagley (assisted by Peggy Wagley and area revealed prayer concerns from the ly able to comprehend the scope of Amazing Facts Bible worker Annie global church as well as from the gen- what the Lord has done, and is doing, Kjaer) are following up with 120 active eral public. Some 40 prayer partners through our recent efforts in New York interests. Local team members are visit- assisted the Kretschmars in their spe- City with the Millennium of Prophecy. ing 1,300 additional persons who had cial ministry for the series. E-mails to To God be the glory for the grand har- had some contact during the meetings. the prayer pages skyrocketed, with vest we are witnessing." Weekly follow-up meetings were sched- many hundreds of messages flooding in Joining the Batchelors in the meet- uled close to the seminar location, with regularly. ings was Pastor John Lomacang of planning under way to plant a church Many came to the meetings in Fairfield, California, who served as in the area. search of answers, then wrote that they emcee, music coordinator, and singing The broadcasts were translated into had found far more. Thousands of e- evangelist during the meetings. 14 languages simultaneously, with the mails and faxes from around the world Opening night attendance topped translator booths housed in a former speak with gratitude of the life-chang- 1,000 at the host site in Manhattan. By hotel room in the backstage area, ing hope and fresh understanding of the final weekend 1,300 crowded in for dubbed the "Pentecost Room" by Brad biblical principles people are now the concluding programs. Attendance Thorp, manager of Adventist Global enjoying. People of all ages have averaged 750 nightly throughout the Communication Network (AGCN), weighed in with their responses, but

26 (26) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 WORLD NEWS PERSPECTIVES young adults repeatedly affirmed the "We are meeting in the new mobile clarity and straight speaking they ministry van, and though it has about found in the Millennium of Prophecy 30 chairs, by our second evening we presentations, grateful that God had filled it. We are really excited and are reached them through Batchelor's mes- praying for God's power to flood the sages. As of one week after the series Navajo Nation."—Arizona. ended, the 224 volunteer online coun- "The attendance was so large that selors had answered more than 6,600 we had to set up a second video pro- questions, quadrupling earlier online jector in the fellowship hall, where responses. Along with providing bibli- about 100 people could watch in cal answers, volunteers, coordinated by Romanian. In the sanctuary, we had to the Adventist Association for On-line Q & A: Pastor Doug Batchelor and his wife, bring in extra chairs because the 300- Evangelism (AAOE), guided seekers to Karen. answer inquiries during the nightly seat sanctuary was not enough for the local churches or other contacts. question-and-answer segment of the weekend attendance."—Atlanta, Adventist Information Ministry Millennium of Prophecy Seminar held in Georgia, Romanian church. (AIM) fielded toll-free calls in North New York City. New York. "From five to 35 people have come America and also responded to an out for the Millennium of Prophecy array of questions about materials and that I have felt more willing to let God meetings each evening. God is perform- spiritual matters. More than 13,000 into my life again."—Nevada. ing miracles with our video projector! persons in search of seminar locations At one Hawaii site their handbills "After the fifth night our projector accessed the website's graphical locator didn't arrive in time, but the church began to show vertical bars with color developed by Steve Timm, who devel- prayed and advertised their meetings distortion across all or part of the pic- oped it and volunteered his services for by word of mouth and on radio. The ture. We took it to a technician, but this feature. result? Pastor Charles Disney says, he couldn't find what caused the bars. I As soon as the meetings began, peo- "God has blessed our attendance more asked, 'Would you mind if we had ple unable to attend at a downlink site than in any previous satellite seminars, prayer to ask God to give you wisdom were able to watch online, both live via and our attendance has been increas- to find the solution to the problem?' 3ABN and archived videos. People ing every night. We have prayer war- He replied, 'No, if you think it will could also participate in chatrooms in a riors on site and believe that God has help.' So, right there in his shop, I number of languages. The North Pacific answered our prayers for His glory."— asked God in prayer to give him wis- Union's online church, www.joyriver Puna, Hawaii. dom. The next day the technician .org, made these services possible. Pastor Abel Cordero wrote, "Our took the projector apart and cleaned it. The following are just a few responses church is a close, family-oriented The bars disappeared and have not re- that came in by e-mail or fax to share group. We decided to follow the meet- appeared. We are praising God for the the good news about individuals and ings without fail in every church mem- beautiful picture and truth-filled pre- churches that participated in North ber's home. Pastor Doug's every presen- sentations He gave through Pastor America (many also participated from tation was as delicious as every supper Doug and the musicians!"—Michigan. various quadrants of the world): prepared by our family hosts."— "We are young adults growing in "After these seminars, I am sure I Moreno Hills church, California. Christ daily. I got baptized when I was want to be rebaptized.... I am a col- "Our church has had NET meetings 11, and half the stuff you've revealed lege student [at a public university] with almost zero success, so most were from the Word I and my friend have more than 3,000 miles away from my very discouraged about having any at never heard of, or even understood so home church, so please pray that I can all this year. However, a few families clearly. Thank you for allowing the find encouragement for my decision, got together, rallied around the other Lord to use you in His great work."— and that my family will accept my members, and brought back a little Toronto, Ontario, Canada. decision."—Indiana. enthusiasm. The first night we had In New York and at sites around "I have not had God in my life for a four guests attending. We prayed for the world hearts and lives have clearly long time. . . . For the first time in a the town that God would impress oth- been changed. Pastors and church long time that I can remember, I felt ers to come. Our faith at this time was members banded together across the some hope. . . . I understood some of climbing high. By the fifth meeting we globe in their shared mission of taking the principles of the Bible that I either had 10 people attending, then another the three angels' messages to the had not thought of, or not fully under- two young people came in to see what world. And the influence of this sem- stood in the past. I was very inspired, was going on. We praise God for inar will continue to bring Christ's and this was the first time in so long answering the prayers of our little message to North America and the that I had a desire to learn more and church."—Oregon. entire world.

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A Major Revival This Year?

BY MIKE JONES, WHO OPERATES AN AD AGENCY IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

I f the church is smart," my friend told me, "it will get ready unscheduled meetings at Pioneer Memorial church and testi- for a major revival that will come in the year 2000. That monies from students and faculty alike. As students prayed for should be a great time for evangelism." their unconverted peers, many accepted Jesus. The frenzied The year was 1982, and we were in the middle of a seven- push for grades was for a time replaced by even more important mile run. things. There was a softness in the air. Hard edges were gone. "How do you know that?" I asked him. And then it seemed to fade. Not quickly. But one day the "Revivals are cyclical," he explained. "They come every revival no longer held center stage. Then it was gone. 30 years pretty much on schedule. And As I write this nearly 30 years later, this one will have greater ramifications NEWS COMMENTARY Catholics and Lutherans are clasping because of its connection with the new hands after 482 years, the pope has called millennium." for enforced Sunday sacredness, and I perked up. My friend, after all, had a Ph.D. in history jumbo jets are falling out of the sky. and was a college administrator. I asked a lot of questions I remember reading in Parade recently about business- and listened intently as he described revivals of the past. people leaving secular employment for spiritual careers, and And then I remembered 1970, the year revival swept the I think of the business I sold one year ago and the fact that I nation. And me? I was a new journalism instructor at have no appetite to return to that world. As I contemplate Andrews University, fresh from the business world. the revival my historian friend predicted, I say to the Lord, Students and teachers were on fire for God. I still remember "Please, may this be the one that never ends."

NEWSBREAK

Auckland Adventist The surgical assets of the hospital have been bought by Ascot Hospital and Clinics Limited, who will offer Hospital Sold some roles to present hospital staff within its own opera- wenty-five years of Adventist health ministry came to tion and those of its affiliates. It also plans to provide Tn a end in New Zealand with the sale of Auckland transfer options for hospital doctors. Adventist Hospital. The doors of the St. Heliers Bay, The offer by Ryman Healthcare to buy was unsolicited, New Zealand, landmark were and the hospital was not for sale shut for the last time on at the time the offer was made. December 23. The company initially The hospital complex has approached the Trans-Tasman been purchased by three buyers. Union Conference (TTUC) on Ryman Healthcare Limited has September 10. A final offer was bought the hospital and plans to accepted on November 18. develop it as an aged-care facility, Soon after the initial including a long-stay hospital, approach, Ryman and the Trans- rest home, independent apart- Tasmanian Union Conference ments, and serviced studio units. entered into a confidentiality The acquisition is part of the and exclusivity agreement. "We company's strategy to expand were unsure of the intent and Auckland Adventist Hospital business on New Zealand's North seriousness of the approach," Island. says TTUC president Harold Another company, Calan Healthcare Properties Trust, Harker, who also serves as hospital trustee. "We feared purchased the hospital's medical center, which includes that if a rumor of a sale reached the market before we accident, laboratory, physiotherapy, and radiology services, considered it, it would have a serious destabilizing effect a pharmacy, and specialist consulting rooms. Calan plans on the hospital." to continue the operation of the center in its current form. Except for the past two years, the TTUC has had to

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According to Harker, elective surgery is becoming The Guide staff gathered with increasingly competitive in Auckland, where there is an friends at the Review and Herald oversupply of hospital beds and operating theaters. Publishing Association in Harker sees the sale as an opportunity for the church Hagerstown, Maryland, for a spe- to refocus its health-care mission in New Zealand and to cial prayer session. serve a wider geographical area. Harker also praised the "I felt the least we could do hospital employees, saying, "We appreciate the profes- was pray," says Randy Fishell, sionalism and commitment of doctors, staff and volun- editor in chief. "Within 10 days everything fell into place teers, the local community, friends of the hospital, and as we reconfigured on a different printing press. Kids members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church over the deserve the best, and that's what we try to give them." years in making the hospital a quality health-care facility. As a local junior Sabbath school class leader and The support of all staff through this difficult time is father of three young boys, Fishell knows what today's appreciated." kids need. "I think it's vital for kids today to see that Those persons employed when the hospital closed on heaven is on the horizon and that we are a prophetic December 23 received a bonus of two weeks' wages or movement. That's the big picture. The little one is that salary, in addition to the appropriate redundancies, Guide provides tangible examples of not only how to accrued holidays, and long-service leave all will receive. know God better, but how to relate to other people. —South Pacific Division Record It's an important tool for young people."

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om, come quick!" Stacey yelled. Her voice was urgent, slap as y' around in the circle. See?" so Mom dropped what she was loin_ g, ran to the "Yes, I Mom an :Now it makes sense. When Mliving room. you were to tell mea-&out it before, I coyldn't figure "What's wrong?" Mom asked with a worried tone. out what t. But now that I see the kiss playing it, "There! That's what I was talking about!" said Stacey, I understa goes. It looks like a fun little clapping pointing to the TV. game." There, on Stacey's favorite program, a group of kids sat in "Did you get a the words?" Stacey asked. a circle on the floor playing a clapping game. "Sure did," said Morn. "As soon as Daddy, Paul, and Mom watched and listened carefully to the game and the ilip get home, let's show it to them and get a game rhyme they were singing. oing." "Quack a-dilly oh my quack, quack, quack," the kids on "Great!" said Stacey. "I'm sure glad we caught this rerun." the TV sang. As the song went on, each kid gently slapped ometimes the best way—maybe the only way—to learn the hand of the kid on their left, around and around the is by watching someone else. God wanted us to know what circle. He was really like and how He wants us to live. The best " . . . eight, nine, ten! You're out!" way was to show us. That's why Jesus was born as a baby and "See, Mom?" Stacey asked. "On ten, if you don't pull lived as a man. Jesus said, "I have set you an example that your hand away and the other person slaps it, you're out. But you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:15, NIV). if you pull it away and they don't ... NMI MN- NMI MEI NM MAI IMI =M MI= slap it, they're out. Get it? Watch r .. again." Another round of the game started with one less player. Family Time "Quack a-dilly oh my . . ." the On Tuesday (or whatever clay you choose), invite your family to kids chanted. worship God with you. "Quack a what?" Mom asked !'Ask each person in your family to name something they with a puzzled expression. "What are they singing?" have learned by watching someone else. "I dunno," Stacey shrugged. (*Read Luke 2. What kind of boy do you think Jesus was? If "It's just funny words that rhyme." He lived next door to you right now, what do you think you Mom picked up a pencil and a piece of paper and scribbled the would learn from Him? words as the kids went around !' Ask the adults in your family if they have ever learned again. something they shouldn't have from someone else. Why is it "Now how is it they're holding important to choose good examples to follow? their hands?" Mom asked. "There's erWith your family's help, write down as many reasons as

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34 (34) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 Shearing the Sheep Scam artists are targeting sincere Christians with get-rich-quick schemes.

BY THOMAS WETMORE and KARNIK DOUKMETZIAN

NCE THERE WAS A RICH MAN WHO artists are reaching into new enclaves of society today to was about to leave home on a trip. He called swindle just these kinds of trusting, unsophisticated investors his staff together and put them in charge of with unrealistic expectations. Christian faith is no guaran- his financial affairs. He assigned to each tee of being able to easily recognize these slick and smarmy employee responsibilities that matched his or promoters of fraud, for they have put on an insidious dis- Oher ability. To one he entrusted $100,000; to another guise. In many cases they are part of the groups, the organi- $40,000; and to another $10,000. zations, even the congregations in which we participate. The first two employees invested his money, and by the Those promoting these scams often say something like time the employer returned from his trip, the sums invested this: "You can trust me, because I'm like you. We share the with them had doubled. The last employee, however, simply same religion; we have the same desire to spread the gospel held on to the cash. message to all the world. I can help you achieve your goal of We don't know how long the master was away, but we do financing the spread of the gospel and at the same time pro- know that on his return, after being advised of the doubling tect your financial well-being. My plan can guarantee of the investments, he congratulated and promoted returns in excess of 500 percent those two hardworking employees. "Well done, per year. Your investment is you good and faithful servant!" said the secure, guaranteed, and fully employer to each of them. "You have protected. You will start been faithful in managing the receiving returns on your funds I gave you, so I will now investment in short order, put you in charge of much and you can then utilize more. Come on in and share your generated funds for in my happiness." various ministries you A growing number of wish to support." sincere Christians have mis- Relying on the read this familiar biblical dual motivators of parable and have incau- personal greed tiously assumed that just and evangelistic about any method will interest, these suffice to increase cunning indi- their means so long viduals have as the ultimate been able to goal is to "further gain entry spread the into the BUTLER

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ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY o, 2000 (35) 35 ment officials in North America have tions, etc. The "opportunities" are usu- would be blessed according to their coined a new term for this type of ally just "smoke and mirrors" serving as faith; distressingly, a number of the activity—affinity fraud. a front for a pyramid, a Ponzi scheme,* promoters were ministers of the gospel. or a blatant theft of your hard-earned Investors were also assured that the What Is Affinity Fraud? dollars. federal and state securities laws didn't Affinity fraud is fraud among people But the most diabolical modern apply to their transactions because with some common bond, such as reli- snake oil salespersons prey on those their investments were "gifts" to the gion, ethnicity, or profession, by mem- who pray. Cloaked in piety, quoting "church," and that the payments they bers of these groups or persons claim- Scripture, and claiming to be believers, received from the "church" were ing to want to assist these groups. these con artists appeal simultaneously "blessings" not subject to federal and Affinity fraud has become so preva- state income taxes. It comes as no lent that the North American surprise that the government takes Securities Administrators strong exception to these represen- Association (NASAA) has named The most tations. it the number one investment fraud In the legitimate investment that state and provincial securities diabolical modern arena, success breeds success. In a regulators in the United States and perverse way, the same holds true Canada are confronting today. snake oil for these scams. Many Christians It's only natural to feel you can from a range of denominations are trust someone with whom you now being victimized by these con identify or share a common belief. salespersons artists, and there is compelling evi- Our tendency to be cautious about dence that an increasing number of strangers and their claims breaks prey on those Adventists are being duped and down if we sense or are told that taken advantage of by unscrupulous we have something in common who pray. promoters. with them. Our natural (and some- Such types advance quoting the times healthy) skepticism dissipates Bible. Their favorite text is Luke when we are lulled into a false sense to members' desire to make good while 6:38: "Give, and it will be given to of security by reports and testimonials doing good for the Lord. Easy assur- you. A good measure, pressed down, from a few prominent members of the ances of a blessing from God are given shaken together and running over, will group who claim to have received to those who "step out in faith." be poured into your lap. For with the spectacular returns on their "invest- Taking advantage of the trust that measure you use, it will be measured to ment." A testimonial from someone Christians invest in fellow Christians you" (NIV). They maintain that the you know and trust who has benefited and in God's promises is the chosen text promises a double return for every from the investment sets the trap tactic of the unscrupulous. dollar invested—within a few weeks, a most effectively. It doesn't seem to The most notorious recent example month, or at most a year. What they matter much which product is being is Greater Ministries International, of don't offer, of course, is that the con- promoted when you talk with a living, Tampa, Florida. Seven leaders of that text of Luke 6:38 talks about giving breathing person who has made a lot organization are facing criminal gifts to the poor without expecting of money on it. charges for conspiracy, money launder- anything in return. They write that Therein lies the common denomi- ing, and various counts of fraud. The "God has given us a system by which nator of all of these scams—quick and authorities believe that this organiza- we can take the blessings of God and easy money. Promises of double- and tion was operating a massive Ponzi cause them to increase." Or that "the triple-digit returns on investment are scheme. Such scams eventually col- Lord has spoken this program into the norm, and are often combined lapse as the available pool of new existence by prophecy." These plans with assurances of little or no risk. money dries up because there is no real routinely promise returns of 35 to 40 There are even some offers that appear source of income or profit for the percent per month. to be promising as much as 3,000 per- "investment." It's quite simply robbing Con artists also advance by seeking cent annualized return! Peter to pay Paul. Promises of invest- out pastors and prominent members of What activities do the con artists ments doubling in 17 months or less the church who invest early and claim will result in this level of profit? lured an estimated 17,000 predomi- receive great returns. These leaders are Most of the double-talk usually men- nantly conservative Christians to then used to encourage other members tions such things as international invest as much as $200 million in to invest. Some leaders are tempted by financial transactions in prime bank Greater Ministries. finder's fees or a percentage of the prof- guarantees, offshore investing, gold The faithful were promised by the its to encourage others to invest, but mining, oil drilling, high-tech inven- Bible-quoting promoters that they grow strangely silent when members

36 (36) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 ask and expect them to return lost the pitch, not because you are ignorant true, because they probably are." investments personally. of the market, but because it really When the master in Jesus' parable doesn't make any sense. left his employees in charge of the Why Should We Be Concerned? 6. If it sounds too good to be true, it finances, the first two invested wisely. These financial promoters appear probably is. They were faithful in managing the to be zeroing in on the Seventh-day 7. For more information, visit the funds in their possession. The master Adventist Church and its members. website of the North American expected at least a minor return on There have been reports that some of Securities Administrators Association each of his investments, and all but our church members have already at http://www.nasaa.org/investoredu. the lazy servant complied. been victimized—a few hundred dol- Those contemplating get-rich- lars here, a few million dollars quick schemes would do well to there. The promises of tremendous remember that even this useless financial return attract quick atten- servant, who was thrown into the tion for many who may be cash- These financial darkness, still returned the original strapped or who feel they have investment to the master. That's missed out on the bullish stock promoters appear considerably more than many of market ride to riches. But such mis- the victims of today's sophisticated adventure can lead only to ruin. scams have left. Many of the naive "investors" have to be zeroing in on mortgaged their debt-free homes, Thomas Wetmore is asso- borrowed against their credit cards, Seventh-day ciate general counsel, or invested their life savings in the General Conference of hopes that their investment train Adventists. Seventh-day Adventists. would soon roll in. Most discover Karnik Doukmetzian is too late that the train is not com- claims counsel, Adventist ing in anytime soon, and that, in Risk Management, Inc. fact, it has taken a detour with their One state securities commissioner Both work in Silver Spring, money onboard. summed it up well: "Treat all investment Maryland. What should you do when offered tips, no matter where they come from, such "opportunities"? The North with skepticism. Just because someone *Named for Charles Ponzi, who ran such a scheme in 1919-1920. A Ponzi scheme is an American Securities Administrators in the church, even the minister, says investment scam in which returns are paid to Association recommends that individ- that something about an investment is earlier investors entirely out of money paid by uals follow these simple rules when so doesn't make it so. Be very skeptical newer investors. approached to invest in such schemes: of returns that sound too good to be 1. Beware of the use of names or testimonials from other church members or officials. Scam artists frequently pay out high returns to early investors using money from later arrivals. Early SEEDS 2000 investors may be wildly enthusiastic about a scheme that may collapse entirely after you have invested. A Church Planting Conference At Andrews University . . . Its on your way to Toronto! 2. Obtain written information that details the risk of the investment. 3. Ask for professional advice from English and Spanish Speakers include Topics include known professionals (accountants, Young Adult Module ■ Robert Logan Basic Church Planting, lawyers, or financial planners) who are Kids' SEEDS Camp ■ Russell Burrill Workshop for Active neutral and outside the group being ■ Dwight Nelson Church Planters, Role of solicited. ■ George W. Brown the Pastor, Ministry of the 4. Check references. Plus many course and Laity, Natural Church 5. If you don't understand the seminar presenters Development, Boot Camp investment, stay away from it. 1.800.255.7568 Sophisticated, technical jargon about Cell Church Intensives—June-18-21 international banking transactions may 1.616.471.9220 www.nadei.org sound impressive, but don't be fooled. June 21-24, 2000 [email protected] It may be that you don't understand

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ROYSON JAMES What of the Future?

anuary is always a time of looking forward and glanc- courage to live Christian lives, so attuned to God and His ingback. The future and the past seem to walk hand will that the beautiful grace of our Lord and Saviour might in hand as we make resolutions, promises, and com- pervade our homes and accompany us everywhere we go, mitments. And this January, more than ever in any of expelling the devil and filling the space around us with the our lives, the sense of anticipation is keener, more joy and peace of Jesus. Jacute, more momentous. Our senses have been so dulled What a time to be alive: the r by exposure to unrelenting evil, and sheer exhilaration of watching the we've been so desensitized by the calendar turn 2000. Who would dehumanizing influences of popular have thought it possible-50 years culture, that it will take positive, ago, 40, even 20 years ago, that the Let's pray for vigilant action to counter the Lord Jesus Christ would not have beguiling effects of the modem returned and we'd still be on this the courage to live world. Clearly our children now wit- mad, accursed earth that is spinning ness too much, too soon, too graphi- out of control? Christian lives. cally, too intensely. How much more wickedness and As the world shrinks rapidly and terror, blasphemies and hate, filth information is stored and retrieved and abominations must be poured almost instantly, and tasks that took out upon the earth before it is con- our parents a day to complete are sumed and purified and replenished into something worthy dusted off in minutes, and time becomes so compressed, it of God's presence again? becomes clearer what David meant when he said: "For a Each day brings more gross evils: incest and rape, murder thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday" (Ps. 90:4). and children shooting children with no sense of remorse or Yes, our God, who is not constrained by time or space, regret, as if the victims were mere electronic images on a who counts time in eternity, not millennia, will keep His screen to be zapped. As a human race we have become so promise to return and take us home. It can't be too soon. depraved, so left to our reprobate minds, that even secular In the meantime, let us affirm our beliefs to our children, commentators cry out to the God they regularly denounce, reinforcing God's simple and enduring truths: "Fix in your asking for answers. minds and in your hearts these things that I'm telling. If you Indeed, even the heathen are fearful for what is daily have to, write them on the backs of your hands or on your "coming on the earth." foreheads so you won't forget what I've said. Pass these Humans enter the 2000s like Star Trek characters probing things on to your children. . . . Don't take for granted they'll a distant and alien planet—fingers on the trigger, hearts pick up the reason for all this. Every chance you have to pumping, expecting the worst. Which of you, with children, help them understand, whether it's at home, along the road, is not concerned about the revolutionary changes engulfing when they get up or before they go to bed, take advantage of the world? There is hardly time to embrace one upheaval it. If you have to, write them down and nail them on the before another washes over. Nothing is benign—whether doors of your houses and on the gate posts of your yards so music, the Internet, movies, the average radio station, a you won't forget what I've told you. If you stay close to the walk in the park, window shopping downtown, or going to Lord and obey Him, you'll live a long and happy life and so school or work. Everywhere there are signs of a roaring, will your children" (Deut. 11:18-20, Clear Word). snarling, growling lion seeking to devour everything in its What a promise for these scary times. path. The Department of Devilish Intelligence, the DDI, as Royson James is the urban affairs columnist for the Pastor Ivan Warden calls Satan and his imps, pervades every Toronto Star. He's also an elder and incurable step of modern life with a ferocity that appears unmatched youth worker at the Toronto West Seventh-day in human history. Indeed, his time is short. Adventist Church. More than anything else this year, we might pray for the

40 (40) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JANUARY 6, 2000 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Loma Linda University Medical Center "Educational center of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist health-care system" THE January, 2000 LOMA LINDA REPORT

Les T. Yonemoto, MD, assistant professor of radiation medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, prepares to treat a patient for macular degeneration with proton therapy. New Medical Center proton therapy treatment featured on 'Dateline' NBC A new clinical trial at Loma Linda Analysis of the first 50 patients showed individuals who suffer from the wet form of University Medical Center Proton lesion control in 89 percent of the group, macular degeneration. Treatment Center of more than 50 patients including lesions that could not be laser- Since 1994, Loma Linda has treated with the wet type of age-related macular treated because of size or location. Visual more than 125 patents with proton therapy degeneration (ARMD) demonstrated con- acuity improved or remained stable in 65 for ARMD. For many years, proton therapy trol of the disease 18 months after being percent of patients 18 months following has been very effective in treating other treated with proton therapy. This new proton treatment. blood vessel malformations and ocular treatment protocol was featured in a news On average, loss of vision was zero lines melanoma (a tumor behind the eye). segment on "Dateline" NBC on on the eye chart at two years, compared to a Nearly 3.4 million persons in the United Wednesday, November 24, 1999. national study that found a loss of four lines States, mostly 65 or older, suffer from the dis- with no treatment, and a loss of three lines ease. With an aging American population, the Information for this section is supplied by the immediately following the standard laser number of ARMD cases is expected to rise Loma Linda University Medical Center photocoagulation treatment. The LLUMC dramatically during the next 15 to 20 years. office of public affairs. finding is a promising step forward to those Continued on next page "FULFILLING THE VISION" "FULFILLING THE VISION"

The disease appears in two forms—wet one with the condition and has not been is the precision and control of the proton and dry. The 10 to 15 percent of patients found to injure healthy tissue. beam, providing minimal or no damage to with wet macular degeneration account for Physicians at Loma Linda's Proton surrounding eye tissue. nearly 90 percent of the legal blindness Treatment Center have treated more than Clinical data supporting these conclu- associated with the disease, according to 4,200 patients with proton therapy since sions have been presented in several scien- studies conducted by the National Eye the facility opened in 1990. Loma Linda's tific forums—both in the United States and Institute in Washington, D.C. continuing study of protons in treating Europe—including the American Society Abnormal blood vessels form at the macular degeneration will determine if it is of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology back of the eye, leaking fluid that distorts feasible to start increasing the radiation Annual Conference, and the International central vision and forming lesions or dense dosage. The primary advantage of protons Conference of Radiation Oncology. scar tissue on the macula, causing severe and rapid vision loss. The macula is a small area in the central portion of the retina that is responsible for sight in the center of the field of vision. It allows a person to see fine details straight ahead and to perform tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces. Before the use of protons, treatment was limited to laser therapy, but lasers are only marginally effective and can be used on just a small percentage of those with the disease. "Protons have been used in medicine for nearly 40 years. Protons have long been considered a standard of care in treating ocular melanoma and other blood vessel malformations," says Jerry D. Slater, MD, Loma Linda Unix L rsity Medical Center president and chief executive officer B. vice chair, department of radiation medi- Lyn Behrens, MBBS (center), congratulates Kenneth R. Jutzy, MD, associate cine at the Medical Center. professor of medicine and head of the division of cardiology (left), and Leonard "With protons, there are no side effects L. Bailey, MD, professor of surgery and chair, department of surgery, for help- or anything else you normally think of in ing to make LLUMC one of the nation's top hospitals for heart-care services. radiation therapy," explains Dr. Slater. "There is no pain associated with this treat- LLUMC selected as one of top ment. There is no nausea or diarrhea that often is associated with standard radiation hospitals in nation for heart care treatment. You go about your normal day's Loma Linda University Medical the increased role consumer choice is activity. The treatment takes about 10 min- Center was one of 124 hospital through- playing in the market place," says utes. Our aim at the Proton Treatment out the nation that was selected by the NRC president Michael Hays. Center is to preserve and stabilize vision as National Research Corporation (NRC) "Consumers today share a growing good as it can be for as long as possible." as one of the nation's top hospitals for concern and desire for choice in select- The current standard treatment for the heart-care services. ing their providers of specialty care. wet type of macular degeneration, laser Of the 2,500 hospitals rated in the "We hope these awards give another therapy, stops the bleeding by sealing off study, the winning 124 ranked highest gauge of hospital services as an alterna- blood vessels, but cannot fix any part of the in their statistical areas as the most pre- tive to clinical report cards which are macula that is damaged or restore lost ferred provider of heart-care services. often difficult to understand by those vision. The 1999 study represents more than not directly involved in the health-care It is only marginally effective. Laser 400,000 covered lives. industry." treatment is not recommended for most This is the fourth year the NRC has Other Southern California hospitals patients suffering from "wet" macular bestowed awards on hospitals, but the named in the survey as top hospitals for degeneration because it requires relatively first time NRC has named top hospitals heart care included Hoag Memorial small, well-defined lesions and tends to for specialty-care services. Hospital, Santa Ana; Cedars-Sinai destroy surrounding healthy tissue along "The National Research Corpora- Medical Center, Los Angeles; and with the damaged area. tion elected to honor facilities most University of California Medical Center, Conversely, proton therapy, which also preferred for specialty care in light of Los Angeles. seals the blood vessels, can be used on an)- FAMILY MATTERS

KAY KUZMA Setting Things Straight

Filling a Father Void Playpen or prison? I am a victim of childhood sexual abuse by my father, We live in a three-story house and care for our 9- who was raised in a "conservative Christian" home. I month-old granddaughter four days a week. I love doing recently recalled a repressed memory of a rape (I was this, but it's a full-time job to make sure this curious about 9 years old at that time) and crawling baby doesn't fall down the realize that was just one of many. stairs, chew on electrical cords, or Now my father is dead, and I don't bump against the sharp slate hearth. know what to do with these memo- The problem is, her parents don't ries. I have gone through drug reha- believe in putting her in a playpen. bilitation and have been clean and Fill your love —Concerned grandmother sober for 50 days today and have come back to God and am attending void with Dear Concerned: church—even playing the organ for It's your house—you have a choice church service. But I have an empti- God-talk. of whether or not to babyproof it. If ness inside, and I fear a relapse you don't put screens on stairs, tape up because I still hurt when I realize that electrical cords, and cushion the my own father violated me. It's inter- hearth, then a few minutes in a playpen fering with my ability to feel positive when you have to be out of baby's sight about myself. isn't going to stunt your granddaughter's intelligence. Better —A hurting daughter safe than sorry. The biggest danger of using a playpen is that it can Dear Daughter of God (for indeed, that is who you are): become a crutch. A few minutes stretch into hours that the It's no wonder that you feel an emptiness. God created you baby needs to exercise her motor skills, explore her environ- with a love-shaped hole in your heart to be filled by a nur- ment, and interact with people. God built curiosity into the turing father. Unfortunately, your earthly father's abuse left a software of babies to stimulate their development and initi- void. ate adult contact that enhances language and builds security. When dressing any wound, a doctor must first cut away Babies don't need the run of the entire house to get the the dead and damaged tissue. Only then can infection be stimulation they need—but they do need more than a cage stopped and real healing take place. It's cutaway time. You can offer. do this by writing down in detail all you can remember of Try this experiment: Count the number of interactions the abuse. Get it all out so that the infection of hate, you have with baby for one hour outside a playpen versus despair, and self-depreciation won't spread. Then write your one hour in. If there's a significant difference—if you inter- words of forgiveness. Symbolically, read it aloud, pretending act more when the baby is outside—then, since babies your father is listening, then burn it. Say as Jesus said after thrive on interactions with adults, wouldn't it be far better He forgave those who were killing Him, "It is finished!" to babyproof your house, and to praise the Lord for the This process cleans out the wound. increased number of interaction opportunities that freedom Now fill your love void with God-talk. Personalize allows you to have with that precious granddaughter of these passages: John 3:16; Psalm 139:1-6, 13, 14, 17, 18; yours? Jeremiah 1:5; and 1 John 3:1. Memorize them. When the devil tempts you with thoughts that "you're no good," counter temptation with God's Word, just as Jesus did. Kay Kuzma is founder and speaker of Family Say something like "It is written in John 3:16 that God so Matters, a syndicated radio program. Send your loved me that He gave His only begotten Son for me. questions and comments to Dr. Kay, do Family Because of His gift, I am of supreme value—and nothing Matters, P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320. can take that away from me."

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GLOBAL MISSION: REACHING THE UNREACHED WITH HOPE

A Young Church Grows in Mongolia

GARY KRAUSE

ntil recently the oldest Adventist in Mongolia was 29 years of age. Today three quarters of the church is still Uunder 22, which helps explain the OVERCROWDING: The Adventist Church in tremendous energy and enthusiasm Mongolia is beginning to grow rapidly, thanks to young people and a new vision for with which they face the challenge of small group ministry. More than 70 people reaching their friends for Jesus. regularly try to cram into the room that houses the main Adventist church in Ulan LEARN MORE Bator, Mongolia's capital. Nearly 150 more For more photos and stories of Global people attend 13 other home groups in the Mission work in Mongolia, see city and in rural areas. Frontline Edition online at NEW FREEDOM: Mongolia endured 75 years of re www.global-mis- gious repression under Communism. Today in this '.ion.org or call 1- country of nearly 3 million people, younger people tend to be atheists, while some of the older peop 800-648-5824 to retain links to Buddhism— receive a free the official religion of copy. Mongolia.

SMALL GROUPS: With funding from Global Mission an apartment has been purchased. LIFE ON THE EDGE: which is now serving as Mongolia maintains a second church plant in a frontier lifestyle Ulan Bator. A 21-year-old and mentality. The computer student, climate is among Adiyahu (pictured), is the harshest in the pastoring a home group in this new world, and hard liv- apartment. Another young woman has RAPID GROWTH: On August 28 the number of baptized ing and drinking are 22 school friends attending a home Adventists increased by a third (to 49 members) with the bap- common. group in Sant. in the rural Selenge tism of 12 people. Four women (pictured) were the first people province. They attend two nights a over age 25 to be baptized in Mongolia. Adventist work re- week—one night for Bible study, the started in Mongolia when two young Adventist Frontier other for recreation. Several have Missions workers, Brad and Cathie Jolly, wenVhere in 1991. already been baptized.

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f your day is anything like that of the average worker, do a day, we have the perfect role model in Jesus. His day managing it has become a most unmanageable task. was rich in variety and excitement, emanating from the The frenetic pace of life today imposes a need for pleasure of being about His Father's business. Nothing that order and planning, but try as we might, we find our- He did was an add-on, and He never seemed pressed for selves overscheduled with time. The orderly pattern of activi- Imore activities for the workday than ties unfolded to Him before He our time can handle. And so we headed off to work amid the take thoughts of the leftover duties Palestinian landscape. of the day to bed because we find it We relish the As Jesus went out to do His day, impossible to drop anything else He had a secret: He had risen "a into the slots on our tightly filled great while before day" and talked schedules. doing for the joy with God the Father. That way He Where did the joy of working go? was empowered to face every activity you may ask. it brings to us with assurance and equanimity. So The late congresswoman Barbara what if demented men wearing Jordan once told a Parade magazine and to others. chains rushed out of the woods and interviewer: "I live a day at a time. yelled out gibberish at Him? So Each day I look for a kernel of what if the disease-ridden and the excitement. In the morning I say: demon-possessed jostled about Him `What is my exciting thing to do imploring Him for help with seem- today?' Then I do the day." Doing the day. What a novel ingly impossible-to-solve personal problems? And what if window on life! No picture here of a schedule driving us as religious bigots rejected His message and threatened to kill we gasp to catch up. Him? He could remain a center of calm because He had Interestingly, Barbara Jordan was speaking of doing the prepared for the day a "great while" before the day began. day from a wheelchair. A presence on Capitol Hill—indeed, It is easy to see how Jesus could remain focused through- in the nation—for three congressional terms, she left the out His day. Each situation had for Him its own kernel of world of politics behind in 1979 and went to teach at the excitement as He went about doing His Father's business. University of Texas in the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of What unparalleled joy it must have brought Him to hear the Public Affairs. And although she was suffering from a debili- crude Galilean fisherman declare, "Thou art the Christ!" tating illness, she could speak of looking at her day to find in Then there was that unforgettable look of gratitude that the it something with "a kernel of excitement" and then follow- woman taken in adultery gave Him when she walked away ing through to enjoy it. from His presence transformed. Add to these the incredible I would suggest that doing the day is an attitude, one sight of the woman at the well dashing off into the village to that looks at each new day as a gift from a loving and gener- call everyone to "come, see a man." The kernels of excite- ous God. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice ment boosted the energy level of His day. and be glad in it" (Ps. 118:24, NIV). With the right attitude, Let us take our cue from the busiest Man that ever lived. we view each day as a designer job, personally made with us Armed with prayer power, we can go forth each morning in mind. anticipating that kernel of excitement that will come to us If our attitude needs reshaping for the task of doing the as we do the day. day, we can find help in the Bible to develop a positive perspective: "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all Judith Nembhard is vice president for academic your might" (Eccl. 9:10, NIV). Living, working, contributing affairs at West Indies College, Mandeville, Jamaica, with energy and enthusiasm, we relish the doing for the joy West Indies. that it brings to us and to those who benefit from our work. And if we're really serious about wanting to know how to

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For more information about the Master of Business Administration program, SOUTHERN call 1.800.SOUTHERN, e-mail the School of Business and Management at ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY [email protected], or visit vc.southern.edu/mba. MISSION OHIO MVA parents join students for spiritual emphasis weekend For students, the weekend concluded pus and encouraged to be even more out the dining room for consultation with a spiritual emphasis with outstanding involved to make MVA the very best it parents regarding their student's progress. presentations by the guest speaker, Pas- can be! Items of administration were Parents, staff and students agreed tor Doug Martin of Jellico, Tennessee. presented, and parents were encouraged that this special weekend together had been a great blessing to all and would definitely find its way into next year's school calendar! JEANIE HALDEMAN MVA Correspondent

rents, students and staff pose for a group shot following the afternoon praise service.

Patty (parent) and Arnie Clay- born (senior) of Mansfield sang Usually, this would be blessing enough. to communicate openly about issues that together during the praise Students were doubly blessed when Prin- concern them. Following brunch, teach- service. cipal Loren Taber asked parents to join ers made themselves available through- MVA staff and students to celebrate parent weekend, and more than 70 percent responded! A Sabbath vesper program launched the weekend as parents began to arrive on campus. During the Sabbath services, parents were thrilled to see their children present song services, prayer, Scripture, dramatic skits and countless musical se- lections as they performed in the MVA Praise Band, Choir, Ecoliers Bell Choir, Kings' Players Drama Team or in small groups. But parents were not merely ob- servers! They presented musical selec- tions themselves, performed with their children, presented scripture and prayer, led out in praise services and even teamed with staff to challenge the students in volleyball and basketball during an

evening of fun in the gymnasium! Several parents were selected to team together in a challenge of the students during a The weekend concluded with a spe- Bible trivia game facilitated by parent Ed Linsley. The parents won! cial parent/staff brunch on Sunday morning. Parents were commended for their volunteerism and involvement on cam-

VISITOR, January, 2000 33 MISSION OHIO Millersburg Church celebrates 100th anniversary

The members of Millersburg Church the final payment of the mortgage on Again, Millersburg Church is looking celebrated their 100th anniversary on two and a half acres and a church build- to the future. With increased member- October 16, 1999. They also celebrated ing purchased in 1989. ship, a new building program is being After a series of meetings planned, and the members are excited • held by Pastors Haughey and about the addition to their sanctuary and Guildford in 1891, the church new Sabbath School classrooms. was officially organized on Sabbath morning guest speaker Raj December 17,1899, with nine Attiken, president of the Ohio Confer- charter members in Pleasant ence, presented a message entitled, "Leave Grove. In 1904 another series the Lights On." Hope Hummel, a long- of meetings was held by Pas- time member, researched and shared the tor Heber H. Votaw and, to- church history during the moring pro- gether with the new believers, gram. Pictured at left is the church trea- the group purchased the Pleas- surer, Ruby Rice, participating in the ant Grove School House for mortgage burning with Raj Attiken and $100. Membership continued Pastor Clyde Ondrizek. to grow, and the congregation moved to Millersburg in 1922.

Findlay Church celebrates 30 years at its present location

Summertime is the time for family John M. Stozich. reunions, even in our church family! During the Sabbath service, Mayor Findlay Church held a 30th anniversary Stozich presented the church with a proc- celebration on September 25, 1999. lamation making September 25, 1999, Special guests were Pastor Raj Findlay Adventist Church Day in Findlay, Eve-th, Attiken, Ohio Conference president, Ohio. The pastors told of manyfond memo- Marwood Hallett, clergy care and lead- ries while pastoring Findlay Church. Don ► January 22 ership development; Don Fisher Jr., who Fisher, Jr. told of memories from Grampa Ohio Young Adult Festival of Praise represented one of the oldest families Floyd Taylor who loaned the church money Kettering Church of Findlay Church, and Findlay Mayor, for the current church building. Special music was presented by visiting organist James Slater ► February 11-12 Statewide Elementary Music Festival Sr. from Holland, Michigan, and Mount Vernon Academy guest vocalist Charles Arrington from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Phil Patterson and the Findlay Church February 18-20 youth proved vocals also. Bible Conference A plaque of the 23rd Psalm was Camp Mohaven presented to Findlay Church by Raj Attiken. This wooden engrav- ► March 3-5 ing will be displayed in the church Small Church Summit lobby to commemorate this Mount Vernon memorable day.

Pastor Rade Milos Auljevic, his wife , Zelijka, and Mayor PHIL DAWSON John Stozich. Communication Representative

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God brings "AJ" to Tranquil Valley Youth Camp

During our recruitment for potential staff members for Tranquil Valley Youth Camp, Waldwick School highly recommended Jorge Aguero Jr. (known as "AJ"). The camp has a high-standard, three-part hiring process. First, we ask for recommendation letters to begin the pro- As part of his duties, AJ places the bikes cess. Second, on their rack. we conduct an interview. Third, a final evaluation is based on the recommendation letter, the interview, a background check and the staffing needs for the summer camp. On average, we AJ and the kids get ready to mountain bike during Tranquil Valley Youth hire one out of six interviewed applicants. We want the Camp's summer program. "cream of the crop." We pray over each potential staff member. During one to ask if we had made a decision to hire him. Immediately, of our prayers, God impressed us to hire Al. "Who is AJ," we knew who Al was. we asked ourselves. We had no one by that nickname or His love, his mission, his passion to minister to our initials. We were at a loss. youth are incredible. Al generates joy and enthusiasm to Several weeks later, we got a call from a Mr. Aguero Jr. all around him. He loves to do things well, and most importantly, Al enjoys sharing God's love to all—parents, staff and campers alike. AJ is one of our junior lifeguards and a mountain bike instructor, and he occasionally assisted at the go-kart track. He is looking forward to one day becoming a youth pastor and eventually a conference youth director. We thank God for bringing AJ to Tranquil Valley Youth Camp. CARL RODRIGUEZ Youth and Young Adult Minis- tries Director NITS

January 16 AY Volleyball Tournament

AJ, a summer camp staff member, gets ready to perform January 23 Family Ski Trip first aid on a minor cut. January 27 Executive Committee February 5 Spanish Sowing Festival South is published in the Visitor each month by the New Jersey Conference. 4 4 4 • President, Dowell Chow 2160 Brunswick Avenue February 6 ABC, North Volleyball Tournament Editor, Kimberly Luste Maran Trenton, NJ 08648 Editorial Assistant, Gloria Turcios (609) 392-7131 February 13 ABC Singles Banquet, North Volleyball February 13-19 VISITOR, January, 2000 Conference Youth Week of Prayer 35 E131TORIAL

During this new year, we can resolve to come closer to who wants to save us. Like the story of the woman who Jesus! He cherishes our friendship and wants us to come was being chased by a truck driver she thought was in- closer for a deeper and richer experience with tending to do her harm. Repeatedly, she tried to avoid the Him. Many have the idea that God is an alien chasing truck until she reached a station where she pulled Being to be feared and avoided. But God is not in with the truck racing behind her. As she ran inside One to run away from; He is the One to run to! seeking help, the truck driver jumped out and ran over to He is constantly seeking to the woman's car, pulling out a man befriend us. He asks us to armed with a knife who was hiding come closer; He cherishes Don't back in the back seat, unnoticed by the our relationship with Him. away—just take off woman but whom the truck driver There was a very close re- saw from his vantage point while lationship between God and your sandals! driving behind the car on the high- Adam and Eve. The Scrip- way. The woman was stunned to ture describes God walking know that the person she thought in the garden in the cool of the evening, obvi- was running after her to do her harm was in fact the one ously following a daily pattern with His loving children. who saw the danger and was running to help her. This time, Adam and Eve were not there. They were run- In the parable, the father ran after his homecoming ning away from God (Genesis 3). child. With throbbing heart, he embraced his wayward Adam and Eve, after sinning, natu- son. What a scene! At the burning bush, Moses was not rally ran from God. Sin alienates. It scared away. He was asked to take off his sandals be- Come closer! is the inevitable result of guilt that cause he was standing on holy ground. God spoke to him prompts us to hide. When caught, we and invited him to come closer (Exodus 3:5-6). Jesus naturally try to put the blame on others. Nakedness was came to draw us closer to God. In Matthew 11:28, He in- not the real problem. They were naked before and weren't vites us to come closer to receive rest. Rest from the heat ashamed (Genesis 2). It was an excuse. When that failed, of life's desert. Closer to refresh our souls in the fountain Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the serpent ... and God of love He so graciously offers. Come! for making the serpent. DOWELL W. CHOW President God chases us through His love. Oftentimes, we run from Him not realizing we are running from the very One

Record-breaking attendance at annual classoree

On the weekend of October 22-24, the New Jersey Con- Our noble TLTs (Teen Leaders in Training) preached the ference had its annual Pathfinder classoree at Tranquil Sabbath sermon, taught several honors and gave the ves- Valley Youth Camp. And despite the weather, attendance pers message. This is certainly the most dedicated TLT was at a record high for group I have ever met. the weekend event. Herb Rocha teaches a Pathfinder Club honor to classoree attendees. Special thanks go to Friday night of the Cecilia Saca, Jorge classoree it rained side- Maisonave, Mercedes ways, crossways and Williams, Susana Soto, vertically. The weather Ana Romero, Fe Salazar was cold, muggy and and the WIN Team outright disgusting. Yet (David, Ray, Javier, club after club kept ar- Maria, Alexis, Ruth, riving until more than Piper and Ray) for lead- 600 Pathfinders and ing out in our worships staff showed up for the and music, as well as annual event, a new at- organizing the tendance record! classoree. During the classoree, CARL RODRIGUEZ Youth and Young Adult about 40-50 honors Ministries Director were taught, according to class re- I 14 I quirements. 4 n4 4 ♦ I

36 VISITOR, January, 2000 Mission Spotlight Unity Church Service encour- ages members to "wake up and shake up"

November 20, Newark, New Jer- your seat! On your feet! Wake up! seminar is the acceptance and obser- sey—"Mission Spotlight" today comes Shake up! Stand for Christ in '99!" vance of the Sabbath by a Pentecostal from one of New Jersey's largest cit- Pastors Jeddy Hooker, Lionel Pot- pastor, Moses Smith, and members of ies, Newark. It is entitled "Wake up! tinger and William Mompremier orga- his congregation. Pray for this new Shake up!" nized, united their strategies and group. Nestled on the edge of the city of forces for the evangelistic offensive, The fire of evangelism was not Newark and the townships of Maple- which blasted off on February 27 quenched. Very recently, it was given wood and Irvington is the beautiful and was sustained until mid-April. some more fuel, and it went ablaze. and spacious First Church of Newark. Screven, an ordinary man, unctioned Hooker and his members placed some With a membership between 300 and with extraordinary power, preached spiritual flares and joined in the Mil- 400, it is aglow with the fires of evan- empathy, clarity and forcefulness the lennium of Prophecy with Pastor gelism. word of God. Doug Batchelor (METRO '99). Now, Before the birth of 1999, solid plans From all around they came, near there are 13 happy and committed were made for an evangelistic explo- and far, from large cities and small new members with others to follow sion for the new year. A prophecy towns. People of all class, color and shortly. seminar was conducted by It Is Writ- creed came and heard God's word go Norman Road is still on fire as well. ten Evangelist Leo Screven and spon- out while sinners came in. When the Growth is taking place, and plans are sored by IIW. An evangelistic last sermon was preached, and the in progress to participate in ACTS committee consisting of representa- pastors vacated three baptismal fonts, 2000 with Pastor Mark Finley. A great tive from the Elizabeth English, more than 80 were baptized. The harvest is anticipated. Maranatha French and Newark En- communities in which these churches This is no time to be asleep or dor- glish churches was put together. exist were left astir. mant. It is time to wake up and shake Outgrowths of the plans were three The Norman Road church is now up for 2000. It is time to get off your high-powered, spirit-filled and soul- blessed with the presence, contribu- seat and get on your feet for God. stirring lay festivals, which were con- tion and involvement of some new Shine for God in 2000! vened at each church. The members and committed members. To God be HUGH MIGHTY Pastor of Newark First Church were motivated, revived and ener- the praise! gized by the slogan and theme: "Off One outstanding highlight from the

Youth leaders convention: "The Cross Road"

Adventureres, Pathfinders, This was the best AY, TLTs, worship leaders, convention we and summer camp staff reg- have had to date. istered for the training. More What made it such than 500 attended the Sab- a success and bath session. blessing were three The weekend consisted of major factors: great 96 classes, a leader's appre- teachers, excellent ciation banquet and four general session. Youth leaders enjoN a delicious meal at the ap- The general preciation banquet held during this past fall's sessions in- convention. cluded: "When Left: Lydia Serrano teaches On October 8-11, the conference God's Leaders study His an Adventurer class. Above: held its youth leaders convention at Word," "When God's Ruben Colon is honored as Traquil Valley Youth Camp, Garden Leaders disciple those a Pathfinder Director of State Academy, and Tranquility we are entrusted with," "When God's program and a the Year. Adventist School. Leaders pray," and "God's fellowship Christ-centered fo- More than 350 leaders for with us is faithful 'til the end." cus throughout the weekend. gr, ,1

VISITOR, January, 2000 37 W-1-14ITS -11fIPP-ENING AT

GSA's first semester in review a s ok at the students "at work and at play"

Left: All dressed up, these young women strike a pose at the 1999 GSA Christmas banquet.

Smiles abound at the GSA Writer's Conference held November 7-9.

Above: GSA students and faculty spon- Several students take it easy at a water park in Camel sors attend the fall annual leadership Back, Pennsylvania. conference. Left: Pastor Ed Barnett baptizes Kennie Anderson, the son of GSA Principal Rick Anderson (who is also in the baptismal pool). Below Stu- dents bundle up in front of a nat' al monument during an academy p t Washington, D.C., this past fall .

Left: Pastor Paul Graham (left), Glayds Reyes (left) and Celina Huerta students Bryan Bowen, Amelia pose amid Sinanan, Marlon Mattos, Ed Supler, balloons at the Christina Ramirez and Wilson Bien- Christmas Aime and Pastor St. Ulysse pose in 111•I I banquet on Tranquility Church after the stu- December 5. dents' baptisms. 38 VISITOR, January, 2000

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January 20-23 Moving together—Arm in Arm Pathfinder Winter Camp Valley Vista Adventist Center into a new millennium

February 3-6 Here we go into a new year, a new century and a new millennium—whether A.Y. Winter Festival we like it or not! "Oh, Lord, give me faith for this leap into the future. And make Valley Vista Adventist Center this a leadership leap, not a solo jump." (Leadership Prayer, Richard Kriegbaum, page 15, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois) February 11-13 What's our vision for the Mountain View Conference for the year 2000? Marriage Enrichment Seminar Here's my vision. Ponder these ideas yourself. Help make them a reality where Randy Murphy Valley Vista Adventist Center you live and serve. President February 22 1. God's people in Mountain View empow- 4. Young people nurtured by family, school Ministers' Meeting ered and unified by the Holy Spirit and involved and church, then involved in church activities in ministry. and mission. February 27 2. Small groups in each district trained and 5. The Lord's people in a covenant with Him Conference Board of Education enabled with spiritual gifts ministering to indi- toward sanctified stewardship as well as sacrifi- viduals, families, the church and the community. cial giving. March 3 ACTS 2000 begins 3. The Sabbath hours as an exciting and a 6. An environment of evangelism through- participatory time when real worship is experi- out Mountain View making more disciples for March 10-12 enced and warm fellowship is felt. the Master using His own methods. Eight Weeks to Wellness I Summersville, WV Do you want your church to grow? Discuss this vision with your pastor, church board and in a church business meeting. Make it part of the talk around the dinner table, on Sabbath walks or when March 13 standing around after prayer meeting or church. Perhaps you could make it a six-week discussion Conference Finance Committee topic at prayer meeting or as part of Sabbath School. With these steps before us, let us launch out with confidence into a future blessed of God. March 20 Together, we go—together, we grow—Arm in Arm into a new millennium. Conference Executive Committee "Oh, Lord, please give me faith for this leap to the future. And make this a leap of leadership, not and Annual Financial Review a solo jump."

March 24-26 Eight Weeks to Wellness I Frostburg, MD Truancy and transformation Charlotte is a student at Miracle Meadows At Miracle Meadows, she struggled with reli- School in Salem, West Virginia, a boarding school gion. She knew she needed God, but somehow Planning ahead for kids with behavioral problems. If you knew she didn't have the strength to ask Him to help Charlotte before she came to Miracle Meadows, her. Each day, she felt a stronger pull until one you wouldn't recognize her now. day, in an intense group prayer session, she gave April 7-9 Eight Weeks to Wellness II When Charlotte arrived at Miracle Meadows, her heart to Christ. Although it's not been too Valley Vista Adventist Center she was into drugs, sex and witchcraft and had many weeks since this decision, she vividly re- numerous encounters with the law, including members the day her burden was lifted and peace April 14-15 running away from home and a truancy record. flooded her soul. Elementary Music Festival She wore black make-up, chains and spikes and She now describes herself as a bird released Charleston, WV black clothing—a gothic look. from a dark cage who feels happy and accepted. After trying other schools and means to disci- She doesn't look at all like the Charlotte who first April 15 pline and help her, Charlotte's parents forced her arrived on the Miracle Meadows campus. She ACTS 2000 ends to come to Miracle Meadows. You see, Charlotte dresses more conservatively in nicer, "preppy" didn't feel the need to come to this school be- clothes. She looks like what she is, a lovely young April 16 Youth Council cause, according to her, "I had everything under Christian lady. Clarksburg, WV control." Miracles do happen.

VISITOR, January, 2000 39 ARM IN ARM INTO A NEW MILLENNIUM Braxton Church has many stories to tell Editor's note: One of the many evangelistic meet- commuted from Pittsburgh on Sabbaths to at- News & Views ings held throughout our conference this year was in tend Braxton Church and has even given the ser- The youth of Grafton, West Flatwoods, West Virginia (near Braxton Church in mon a couple of times. Virginia, Church prepare crafts Gassaway), by evangelist Mike Sady. For this little each month and deliver the cre- church of 46 members and an average attendance of Spiritual partners take their ations to a local nursing home. 27, this was a huge event with magnificent rewards. Recently, Grafton City Hospital Twelve people were baptized, and several more are job seriously gave a great big "thank you" to taking Bible studies. We think the stories from this Chase Duffield takes his job as a spiritual part- them for the work they're doing. church are inspirational and deserve to be told. Here ner seriously. You see, this 9-year-old was re- In addition, the church's commu- are just a few to whet your appetite. cently baptized into Braxton Church, where there nity service center donates what- were more baptized needing spiritual partners ever bread is left over to the local Calling who? than those attending church could handle. So, a senior citizens' center. creative solution was sought. Two of the new Discover Bible School leaders A manager of information systems for Union members became spiritual partners for each other: at Webster Springs, West Vir- Drilling, Inc., Tim Henline travels the world. (His Chase Duffield and Tim Henline. They are in ginia, Church have been busy fol- company's headquarters recently moved from contact at least once a week by telephone, and lowing up graduates of the school, Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Pittsburgh, Penn- they sit together at fellowship dinners. Both are making sure each receives his or sylvania.) Since he was a child, he studied all the proud to be a spiritual partner to each other. her diploma and encouraging all world religions searching for "truth" about God. to continue studying the Bible. One day, he was trying to contact a friend in Who's in charge? Project Steps to Christ mail- Buckhannon on his cell phone from Virginia and Roy Lockhart was depressed after having brain ings have been sent to four towns was unable to reach them, so he called another surgery. While spending his time unwisely, he in and around Rainelle, West Vir- friend. This friend invited him to Mike Sady's was asked one day by a neighbor for a ride to town ginia. Bible studies resulting from meetings in Flatwoods, which he attended and for needed items. He agreed to do this good deed, this effort are being handled by found the "truth" he'd been searching for and was never imagining where it would lead him. On the Rainelle Church members. subsequently baptized. Since his baptism, he has way to the store, the lady flipped through the radio dial and found a Christian station. He wasn't happy that he had to listen to such a station, but to please the lady, he kept it on. Unbeknown to the neighbor, after a couple of such trips and listening to the Christian radio station en route, Roy gave his heart to the Lord and accepted Him. Shortly thereafter, a brochure for Mike Sady's meetings in Flatwoods arrived. He attended the meetings and was baptized.

Searching and finding Donna Martin and her 8-year-old daughter, Alissa, attended Braxton Church about three weeks after the evangelistic meetings in Flatwoods finished. How she came to the Seventh-day Ad- ventist church on this day is only part of the story. Thanks to the giving of Mountain View Conference members to the President's Pocket Fund, Valley Vista Adventist Center in Huttonsville, West Virginia, recently ob- Having studied the Bible on her own, she con- tained a new truck with a front plow (above) and a new rotary scythe (below). cluded that Saturday is the true Sabbath and believed she should worship on the seventh day. She had a book from the Radio Church of God, which worships on the seventh day, and began to seek this church out. When she mentioned her search to her mother, her mom informed her that there was a Sabbath-keeping church, though it wasn't a Radio church of God but a Seventh-day Adventist church. The day she arrived at Braxton Church, Tim Henline preached. As is the custom, a fellowship lunch was served at the conclusion of the service, and Donna and Alissa were invited to stay. In the weeks that followed, Donna and Alissa studied the Bible with Pastor Larry Boggess and since have been baptized.

40 VISITOR, January, 2000 ARM IN ARM INTO A NEW MILLENNIUM

Local people making a difference Two young adults, Dennis and Mary Haslam, by these two young people and learning much are making a difference in Huntington, West about an active devotional life. News & Views Virginia, Church. Dennis and Mary moved to Members agree that Mary is a vital part of The youth at the congrega- Huntington several years ago when Dennis was Dennis's ministry. One of Mary's many gifts is her tion in Glenville, West Virginia, accepted in nearby Marshall people skills. She pulls every- have broken a 25-year-old tradi- University Medical School. Al- one together. When she walks tion. They felt that their church though his studies consume into a room, she instantly in- needed a bulletin and have started much of his time, he's active in stills a warmth and love that producing one each week. They the local church, teaching the lets you know you're special. provide the cover art, as well as Sabbath School lesson and An elementary teacher in assembling and printing the bul- helping out where needed. the Barboursville County letin on their computers. When the local pastor left, school system, Mary is also Moorefield, West Virginia, the conference needed a "min- gifted with an ability to work Church has concluded a Bible- ute man" to step in and preach. with young people and does so study series at the community's Dennis was asked if he'd be by teaching Sabbath School. senior center. Also, to ease Y2K Dennis and Mary Haslam willing to cover the preaching The church is experiencing a fears, the church was open to the schedule for the Huntington/Point Pleasant dis- revival with increased attendance, a very active community all night December trict for a time as interim pastor, and he accepted. Bible correspondence school and a focus on ser- 31 for prayer. Dennis told the churches he wouldn't have vice. A monthly nursing home service, home Bi- time to prepare sermons, so he'd just share what ble studies, weekly Bible-marking meetings and he learned from his private devotions. Apprehen- community involvement in walkathons, Christ- sive about the arrangement, the churches went mas baskets and more describe the life of these forward with the head elders leading in the visi- active churches now. tation and Bible studies and Dennis preaching This once-depressed district has been brought each Sabbath in both congregations. to life by two committed Christian young adults Soon, the churches began coming to life as who volunteered time from their already very members listened to this gifted young man artic- busy schedules to be used of God. ulately preach from the Bible. The churches be- CHERI HAWKINS gan catching the enthusiasm and love exhibited Communication Director

Hands-on learning and evangelism Students at Highland Adventist School in The students advertised their school as a com- Elkins, West Virginia, have been learning the joy munity drop site for relief supplies being shipped of service this academic year. School Bible Labs to flood victims in North Carolina. As supplies Coordinator David Schartiger has worked with began to pour in, students met each contributor, , _44-5 the teaching staff to provide many opportunities thanked him or her, organized the contributions Pr• for students to serve the community. and finally loaded them onto a church member's Ethel Brock (seated), a member Some projects have benefitted the local church. truck for delivery to a regional collection site. of Spencer, West Virginia, Church, Together, the students beautify and clean up the Autumn provided an opportunity for the stu- holds up a gift she received while church and school facility. Members from the dents to collect canned food for use in their celebrating her 90th birthday with several friends, including Feryl Har- local church who have been isolated from the annual Christmas basket project. Hundreds of ris (standing), women's ministries group by sickness or advanced age are contacted non-perishable food items gathered from local coordinator for the conference. by the students through bright, encouraging cards neighborhoods by the students were combined that they create and send to the shut-ins. with perishable food items supplied by church Students work to share their love with the members and made into large food baskets, which community as well. Some in the group heard that were delivered to the local community. ******* • • • • . nurses at a local hospital's maternity ward were so Falling leaves created a service opportunity • concerned about some babies going home from for older students, who spent an afternoon doing • Marriage • • the nursery without proper clothing and other yard work for a community lady who had at- :• Enrichment : necessities that they were spending their own tended a church cooking school. The arrival of • Weekend •• money to provide layette supplies for needy young a truck filled with bales of clothing for a used • • mothers. The students began a drive they call the clothing giveaway at the local YMCA provided • «ids • Harold and Nelma Drake • "Hospital Layette Project." With the assistance of the chance for the students to get involved with • • church members and parents, students purchase local community leaders in unloading, unpack- • February 10-12, 2000 • supplies for newborns' layettes, then assemble ing and arranging the clothing. • Valley Vista Adventist Center • • • and deliver them to the nurses for distribution. In addition, all year long, the students help • For more information, call the • Positive responses from the nursing staff and with community drug awareness and health edu- • Family Life Department at • "thank you" notes from grateful mothers have cation through their puppet ministry. "A year • • • (304) 422-4581. • been received by the students. Continued on page 42 • • • • . or • • • • • •

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Reaping the harvest • • • Lewisburg, West Virginia, Church members also offered to help the lady by picking up a News & Views participated in NET NEW YORK '99. Attendance truckload of trash from her property and hauling The Summersville, West Vir- each night averaged 45, which included about 14 it to the local landfill facility. Members of the ginia, food pantry, "Christ's Cup- pre-Adventists. Those sponsoring the seminar church brought food donations to fill a Thanks- board," was chosen out of all the rejoiced that at each meeting, there was at least giving basket for her as well. programs in West Virginia for a one new person, and most nights, two or more The lady has asked Pastor Robert Michael for feature on the Public Broadcast- new people attended the meetings. a Bible and the lessons from NET NEW YORK '99 ing System (PBS) recently. More During the evangelistic series, some pre- so she can begin studying Bible truths. Her heart than 450 families a month are Adventists informed our Community Services has been touched by the willingness of the church being served through the pantry. coordinator of a 54-year-old woman living alone members to help. Several of the pre-Adventists More than 60 young people in a mobile home in which the sky could be seen who attended NET NEW YORK '99 are helping attended the conference-wide through the roof in several places. Her floors were with the repairs and are preparing for baptism as youth rally held in Parkersburg, rotted out as a result, and there were no bathroom well. This proves that a church which reaches out West Virginia. Two former mem- facilities. The lady had never asked for help and to help those in the community without any bers of YouthNet eXtreme were does not accept money from the local Depart- thought of personal gain will be blessed by the the guest presenters. ment of Human Services because she owns her Lord for its efforts. Pastor Tom Cusack, health property and is afraid they'll make her move from YONNIE MICHAEL ministries director for the Moun- her home. Communication Representative tain View Conference, was asked Immediately, several carpenters in the church to provided a series of health investigated the situation to see what could be awareness articles to the Domin- done, came up with a list of needed materials to ion Post. make the repairs, went to local lumber yards for To what lengths would any donated materials they could acquire and you go for a Bible? then bought the rest of the materials from a special offering taken one weekend. Work was started Adam is a 12-year-old neighbor boy invited to to repair as much of the deteriorated home as the NET NEW YORK '99 meetings in Parkersburg, Continued from page 41 quickly as possible before the weather got cold. West Virginia, by the Remboldt family Each round program of serving others The church youth group has been revitalized night the members of that family were home, they has become a cornerstone of our due to this activity and interest generated by brought Adam to the meetings. Unbeknown to curriculum," says Cheryl Jacko, those attending the evangelistic meetings. They the Remboldts, Adam wanted a Bible of his own. principal. "Our students often One evening, the Remboldt family members start into the program asking were so busy with work, school and completing questions about how much they errands to get to Pathfinders and the meeting that will be paid for their efforts or Little children... they completely forgot about Adam, who waited on their doorstep. asking if they have to work. By Indian Creek Church in Welch, West Vir- the time they've been involved in After some time passed, Adam realized they ginia, has started a new outreach program. In the had forgotten about him. He hopped on his four- the Bible labs program for a few past, church members have gone from house to wheeler and found an off-road path over the months, most are enthusiastic house to assess the needs of the community and, mountains to his sister's place of work along a about the service projects and during these visits, they noted there were a large busy major highway. He went in and insisted that feel rewarded for their efforts to number of children in a community called Indian his sister take him to the Adventist church so he bring some happiness into the Village #2. Also, one of the church members, could earn and receive his free Bible. lives of others." Jerry Blackburn, lives there. Blackburn, who was CHERYL JACK() When she dropped him off at the church, she crippled by a stroke, has opened his home to Classroom Supervisor asked him: "How are you going to get home?" He these neighborhood children. As a result, the church has started a branch said: "Oh! I'll find the Remboldts. They'll bring Sabbath School using Jerry's me home." And they did. Jerry Blackburniii f home as a place of worship Indian Creek Chui h and instruction for these chil- tells a story to t e dren. The members use simple The Lord can use even children in his home. Bible stories supplemented by a felt board and felts to make the timid! the story come alive. When the weather is nice, you can Treasurer Debbie Duffield of Braxton, West almost always find Jerry on his Virginia, Church was led by the Lord to open her porch studying his Bible or home and host a small-group Bible study. Expe- reading the Conflict of the Ages riencing all the negative feelings from "I've never Series. And, when school is done this" to "What do I do if they ask a question out, there's always a child or I don't know the answer to?" she began. Seven to two at his house. eight people attended. Two have accepted Christ JAY RUEDIGER as Lord and have become members of the church. Communication Representative One of the new members is her mother.

42 VISITOR, January, 2000 Chesapeake

YOUR CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • JANUARY 2000

New faces in new places

I walked today where Jedtt., We welcome two new individuals to will be tackling a new position as part- walked. The words of that the conference office staff. We thinkyou '11 time secretary and part-time assistant familiar gospel song keep appreciate the quality of people who are youth director. The creation of this hy- popping up in my mind as serving you in these positions. brid position is made I reflect on my recent trip a Claire Eva is the new secretary in possible by the com- to Israel. I read my Bible treasury. She has worked for Chesapeake mitment of a Chesa- and the Spirit of Prophecy in the past as an elementary school teacher peake constituent to with a new perspective. and an interim receptionist here in the provide special fund- Truly, it has been one of President's office in Columbia, Maryland. Claire's ing for the youth de- those life-changing experi- FO(U S a background also includes work at the partment. In addition ences. You'll read a brief report on a a General Conference in Silver Spring, to her secretarial du- the trip in this issue of the Challenge, and you've Maryland, as a secretary in the public ties, Cheryl will share Cheryl Smith been hearing about it from the pulpits of the a relations and religious liberty depart- a number of responsibilities with Pete pastors who shared in the opportunity. What a ments, as well as an editorial assistant in Braman, as well as giving overall leader- privilege it was to walk where Jesus walked, to a home and family services. Her main em- ship to the areas of Pathfinders and Ad- ride in a boat on the Sea of Galilee and walk phasis, however, has been in the class- venturers. among the archeological finds of such familiar a room. Her resume includes lengthy Cheryl has been very active in youth places as Bethlehem, Capernaum, Caesarea tenures at Sligo Elementary School in ministry as a lay leader in Westminster, Philippi, Jericho, Megiddo, Nazareth and, of Takoma Park, Maryland, Spring Valley Maryland, Church. Her face is very fa- course, Jerusalem. I know that pastors are Academy in Centerville, Ohio, and two miliar to the conference youth from Path- already making plans for a return trip with different stints at the Spencerville school finder camporees, youth rallies or mission their members so that they, too, can experience in Silver Spring. Her husband, Willmore, trips. She brings a wealth of experience the spiritual impact of visiting those places. a is editor of Ministry magazine. They live and enthusiasm to this new position. She But whether it's your privilege or not to in Clarksville, Maryland, and are mem- has worked for the NSA (National Secu- actually walk in His steps in Israel, we are a bers of Spencerville Church. They have rity Agency), stayed at home to raise her reminded that we are all privileged to "walk in a two grown children. Claire will be the family and most recently has served at the His steps" each day here in Chesapeake. Each • first point General Conference in in-house opera- new day provides the opportunity to walk a a of contact tions and the retirement office. Cheryl's where Jesus walks ... into the homes of the for con- husband, Tom, is a service planner for discouraged, into the hospital rooms of the stituents Baltimore Gas and Electric. Their two seriously ill or into the businesses of the search- calling children are both at Southern Adventist ing ones. Christ's ministry continues today a treasury. University in Collegedale, Tennessee— through his Spirit-directed followers. He still a • We think Heather is a senior and David a sopho- is "preaching good tidings to the meek" ... and Claire Eva you'll find more. Cheryl will now be giving 100 "binding up the broken-hearted." He contin- a her winsome manner, competency and percent of her energies to Chesapeake's ues to "proclaim liberty to the captives" and professionalism quite reassuring. youth. Those who know her well will say "open the prisons of those that are bound." He Cheryl Smith is joining the Chesa- she has been giving nearly that much for is always "comforting those who mourn." The peake team in the youth department. She years! question really for each one of us is: "Will I walk today where Jesus walked?" NEVILLE HARCOMBE Predident

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Pastors experience a trip of a lifetime

The conference sponsored two pastoral sense of responsibility for global evangelism. DAYS enrichment trips to Israel this past Novem- This was also where Peter confessed Jesus' A Sabbath-morning visit to the garden of ber. Forty-two pastors, 20 spouses and three messiahship. Gethsemane for prayer and then on to the family members took advantage of the op- After a brief visit to the Golan Heights at site of the crucifixion, culminating in a com- portunity that was open to all pastors and the foot of Mount Hermon, the groups re- munion service in the area of the garden department directors. Pastor Harcombe led turned to the Sea of Galilee for a boat ride tomb was, for many, the highlight of the the first group, and Pastor Vandeman led the and visits to the Mount of the Beatitudes, the entire tour. Visits to the upper room, David's second. Both groups give glowing reports on traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000, tomb, the fields of Boaz and shepherds' fields the impact the trip has made both personally Capernaum, Bethsaida, the Land of the around Bethlehem, as well as Lazarus' tomb and professionally. Gaderenes, and the baptismal site on the in Bethany, rounded out a very special Sab- The expenses for the trip were largely Jordan River. There, in the Jordan River, bath experience. covered by the pastors themselves through many renewed their baptismal vows. DAY 6 financial participation and budgetary sav- DAY 3 The day was free for group members to ings over the past two years. Expenses for The group headed south along the Jor- explore the old city of Jerusalem on their the spouses and family members were cov- dan River Valley, stopping at the excavation own. Many chose to walk the narrow and ered by each individual. The trip was a "Pas- of Beit Shean before going on to Jericho. crowded streets and shop in the bazaars. tor Familiarization Tour" and was heavily There in Jericho, many of the adventure- Some visited the Adventist center located subsidized by the Israeli Bureau of Tourism. some climbed up into the only existing Sy- near the old city. The seven-day whirlwind tour took the camore tree and reflected on the encounter DAY 7 groups to most of the familiar sites. The of Jesus with Zaccheus, the tax collector. The final day in Israel included a five- following brief overview of their itinerary The bus drive up the old Jericho road over- hour walking tour of the old city with stops will help you sense why the trip met with looking a deep gorge provided a wonderful at the wailing wall, the temple mount, the such an enthusiastic response. opportunity for spontaneous prayer groups. Dome of the Rock and a walk along the "Via DAY1 (It was spectacular as well as frightening.) Dolorosa." Before heading to Tel Aviv and After an overnight along the Mediterra- The day ended with the groups driving up the airport for the flight home, the groups nean in Natanya, the groups visited the ruins to Jerusalem as the sun was setting on that visited the Israeli Museum to see the Dead of King Herod's ancient capital of Caesarea, ancient city. Sea Scrolls, and the Holocaust Museum, seeing the ancient aqueduct and Roman the- DAY 4 then walked around the scale model of ater. They then proceeded up Mount Carmel The day was spent in the Judean desert Jerusalem as it was in Jesus' day. to the spot where Elijah confronted the priests and at the lowest spot on earth: the Dead Sea The groups thoroughly enjoyed their trips of Baal. From that high vantage point, they (1,300 feet below sea level). Included in the in spite of a few difficulties with the flight could view the Valley of Armageddon and day's itinerary was a visit to Qumran, where home and the weariness that accompanied understand the strategic significance of that the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and their whirlwind tour. The 15 months of plan- apocalyptic imagery. The ruins of Megiddo a visit to Masada, the mountaintop winter ning and anticipation paid off in an experi- were explored before heading into the hill retreat of King Herod and the site of the last ence that will never be forgotten. The pastors country of Galilee through Nazareth and Jewish stronghold against the Romans and their families expressed deep, heartfelt Cana to the overnight stay in Tiberius on the following the destruction of Jerusalem in appreciation to the conference executive com- shore of the Sea of Galilee. 70 A.D. mittee for its support and encouragement in DAY 2 And near the desert oasis of Ein Gedi that this enrichment program. It will continue to The groups visited Caesarea Philippi, provided David refuge from King Saul, the enrich their personal lives and pastoral min- where Jesus took the disciples to teach them groups were given the opportunity to float in istries, and it may result in other church about heathenism and instill within them a the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. groups returning with their pastors to share in the same experience.

Pictured to the left are the two groups of pastors, spouses and their families who travelled to the Holy Land. This tour was sponsored by the Chesapeake Conference.

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Chesapeake

CAMP MEETING RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Members:

We are attempting to be as fair as possible in the housing assignments for this June's Camp Meeting. Please keep in mind the following important points as you make your application:

1. No reservations will be accepted postmarked before April 1, 2000. 2. Reservations are handled on a first-come-first-served basis according to the postmark on the envelope. (Applications that are hand delivered will be stamped with the date as if had been postmarked that day, and added to the rest of the pile.) 3. ALL money is due with the reservation form.

Every year the demand for housing exceeds the supply. We make every attempt to accommodate the wishes of the constituent members while maintaining as fair a process as possible. When we are unable to meet your expectations or desires, we are sorry. ***oases**

RESERVATION FORM CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE CAMP MEETING June 13-17, 2000 QUANTITY ITEM PRICES TOTAL

( DORMITORY ROOMS GIRLS DORM -- ADULTS ONLY (18 years and older) Girls Dormitory (1" floor - men's restrooms) $70.00/5 nights Girls Dormitory (2" floor - ladies' restrooms) Girls Dormitory (3rd floor - ladies' restrooms)

BOYS' DORM -- FAMILIES & ADULTS Boys Dormitory (1" floor - ladies' restrooms) Boys Dormitory (2' floor - men's restrooms) Boys Dormitory (3''' floor - ladies' restrooms) $5.00/night each additional person $

NO COOKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE ROOMS. No bedding or curtains are furnished. Dorm rooms must be rented for the full time. There must be two persons in the room. Third and fourth persons will be $5.00 per night per person.

( TENTS (Tents available in trailer area only) Tent w/concrete floor & electricity or $ 30.00/5 nights Tent w/concrete floor & electricity 10.00/night Single cot with mattress 3.00 each Folding table 1.00 each Folding chair .50 each

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Chesapeake

QUANTITY ITEM PRICES TOTAL

( BUNKHOUSES ) Cedar Bunkhouse $ 35.00/5 nights or Walnut Bunkhouse 10.00/night Single cot with mattress 3.00 each Folding table 1.00 each Folding chair .50 each

NO COOKING IN THE BUNKHOUSES. You may cook outside of the building.

( PERSONAL TENTS ) Space for your own personal tent or $ 15.00/5 nights Space for your own personal tent 5.00/night (With Use of Shower Rooms)

TRAILERS Length of trailer ft. Trailer space w/electricity, water, sewer or $ 50.00/5 nights $ Trailer space w/electricity, water, sewer 15.00/night $ Trailer space w/electricity, water or 45.00/5 nights $ Trailer space w/electricity, water 10.00/n ight $ Trailer space without hookups or 20.00/5 nights $ Trailer space without hookups 5.00/night $

( CABIN UNITS ) Youth Cabin Unit with electricity $80.00/5 nights Minimum of 4 persons per unit. NO COOKING IN THE CABIN UNITS! (Cabin units must be rented for the full 5 nights).

PAYMENT IN FULL MUST ACCOMPANY RESERVATION! Reservations must not be postmarked before April 1, 2000, and will be on a first-come/first-served basis. Refunds will be made on cancellations only if they are made before June 1, 2000. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE OF SDA.

MAIL TO: Chesapeake Conference Locating Committee AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ 6600 Martin Road Columbia, MD 21044

NAME: HOME CHURCH

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE (Home) (Work)

(It is MOST important that we have FULL address with zip code and home church.)

46 VISITOR, January, 2000 Allegheny West Conference Newsletter January 2000

Allegheny West medical van and evangelism with Pastor Cecil Walker, also a setup person; plus several BIG TENT JULY 12 - AUGUST 15, 1998 - MARGARET REED L.P.N., others as lay persons. CHAIRPERSON MEDICAL LEADER After the Revelation Seminar started, the medical van was Hundreds of people were served through the medical van moved to the church lot, where testing continued as an added during the Big Tent effort, and they came early to be tested service to those attending the seminar. for blood pressure and blood sugar. Rhonda Ashford de- To date, these are some of the same people being retested cided to give instructions relating to diet because test results on an ongoing basis for high blood pressure at Southeast discovered that so many were not aware they had high Church through the Nurses Guild. blood pressure. Sickle-cell anemia testing was also provided. Truly, the medical van makes a statement just being there, Special services were given by podiatrist Nicholas Triana, and it was a good advertisement, attracting people to come D.P.M., and psychiatrist Michael Reed, M.D. and be helped. Not only did they come to receive help for their physical well-being, but many were also healed from the sins of their past. Several were baptized as a result of the medical van ser- REVELATION SEMINAR JULY 1 - AUGUST 28, 1999 - RONNIE BOSEMAN, vices given to them. We at Southeast Church praise God for R.N., NURSES GUILD LEADER the vision of Pastor J. C. Smith and the Allgheny West Con- The place: the Harvard and Lee Road Shopping Center, ference for their vision to have available to the churches of approximately two miles from the Southeast Church of our conference such a vital instrument in helping souls into Cleveland, Ohio. It was an excellent location to provide the Kingdom of Heaven. medical services to the community and enroll people for the AUDREY SEVERNS Revelation Seminar. Even though the medical van spent only COMMUNICATION LEADER one week at this location, hundreds of people were treated, SOUTHEAST CHURCH from youth to senior citizens. There was positive feedback from everyone who used the facility. Ell11111.111110115" 1111J1111111111ft Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings cell were performed, and the percentage of hyper- tension found was above normal. Therefore, many were referred to their doctors. Clarence Graves, a medical lab technician, did blood UTREACH sugar testing, resulting in more people testing NISTRIES near normal blood sugar. A small brochure provided by the Heart Association for high blood pressure was handed out entitled the Ten Commandments. When opened, each commandment related to a healthy heart and how to keep it healthy. Youth from the church were in the shopping center inviting people to stop by the van for free testing. Alongside the medical van was a registration table setup. Louise Booker and Denise Brooks were enrolling those interested in attending the Revelation Seminar. Staff: nurse Ronnie Boseman; Barbara Johnson, state testing nurse assistant; Judive Kelvin Bailey, Rhonda Ashford, Glenn Burks, Margaret Reed, Judive Jocelyn, Jocelyn, premed medical student; Kelvin Cecil Walker, Ethel Walker and Gary King display the medical van used in Bailey, van driver and setup person, along Allegheny West evangelism.

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Allegheny East and West conferences extend a sisterly welcome

The Tie Th“ Binds

October 22.24.1999

Chaplain Wanda Davis delivers the message, "Doctor Jesus."

arely is there an opportunity for the Allegheny East and West conferences to welcome a sister home together. Such was the case this past October as the two conferences gave an astounding welcome to Chap- lain Wanda Davis. Davis was the Sabbath morning speaker at the combined women's ministries retreat. R She now serves as staff chaplain at the Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, and has been there since 1995. Davis was born in Maryland and later received a B.A. degree at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Mary- land—part of the Allegheny East Conference—and a master's in religion from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She then received advanced training for chaplaincy from Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. While at KMC, she became a member of the Allegheny West Conference attending Ethan Temple Church. It was in Baltimore where she first became a member of the Adventist Church. She is presently an active, involved member of Sharon Church in Portland, Oregon, where she serves as an elder and is also a commissioned minister with the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In conjunction with the retreat's theme: "Jesus, the Tie that Binds," Davis spoke on the subject of "Dr. Jesus." She said, "Jesus is the only one who can bind us together, but we must take off our unrighteousness, lay aside every weight that beset us and grow, grow, grow by studying His Word daily." Davis resides in Portland with her husband, Arthur, and their three children: Jared, Arielle and Ethan. Davis says that Arthur is her greatest supporter and a model of a true Christian gentleman. She thanked the Allegheny East and Allegheny West conferences for giving her the opportunity to return home and share in this illustrious retreat. Please see Allegheny East for more information on the combined women's retreat. CARRIE ELLIS, WOMEN'S MINISTRIES, ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE

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Minnie McNeil and Donnis Allen speak out during a meeting.

Minnie McNeil and Tamyra Horst

Joyce Turner and Donnis Allen

M 111 The Allegheny West and East conferences' Joint Women's Ministries Choir

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Shiloh hosts Revelation Seminar

Shiloh Church sponsored a Revelation Seminar this past fall. Pastor Robert Moore and his faithful members worked together, and on the seminar's opening night, more than 300 persons attended the meeting to hear the word of the Lord. After the seminar was completed, Pastor Moore baptized more than 40 precious souls.

Pastor Robert Moore questions the baptismal candidates.

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Baptismal candidates listen to Pastor Moore's questions.

More than 300 people attended the Revelation Seminar on opening night.

- Jessie Connor (middle) instructs seminar students.

Steve Garner (left) answers seminar students' questions.

50 VISITOR, January, 2000 ALLEGHENY Pe

January 2000

January 13-15— Pathfinder Training i In cooperation with God, nature and each other January 17— M. L. King Jr. Holiday

January 27-29— Pine Forge Academy Staff Retreat

January 28-29— Adventurer Advance Training

February 4-6— ASI Retreat

February 11-13— Marriage Committment Seminar

February 13-19— n September 27, 1999, 127 sixth graders two of the experts, Milton Brown and Harold Kibble, Christian Home and from church schools around the confer- capsized as a result of a sudden and powerful wave Family Week Oence gathered at Camp Letts in Edgewater, created by a speeding safety boat. Not to worry. Maryland, for the 15th Annual Allegheny East These experts, hoping no one noticed, quickly February 20— Conference Outdoor School. For three days, un- climbed back into the canoe and paddled to shore. der the watchful eyes of Director Shirley Diggs Communication Seminar The excitement of the activities faded around and her staff, students participated in field activi- the bonfire when the faculty performed its now- ties, horseback riding, classes in small animals, February 27— famous skit "Elijah." As the question was repeated, Communication Seminar canoeing and the high ropes challenge. The goal "How long halt ye between two opinions?" Stu- Columbia Union Conference was to develop a spirit of cooperation, with God, dents stood in commitment to and in cooperation nature and each other. with God. February 25-27— The goal was readily achieved as students made African-American Bee their way across a rope 60 feet in the air. Observed by a family of deer, each student crossed over from treetop to treetop and then zipped to the ground at Allegheny East Expose a speed of 30 miles per hour. Each student was is published in the Visitor by the caught by his or her classmates, who quickly re- Allegheny East Conference. leased him or her from the harness and prepared President, Alvin Kibble the ropes for the next person. Communication Director, Robert Booker Ropes were not the only challenge. For the first Communication Consultant, time, there were enough water experts to allow the George Johnson Jr. students to canoe to a small island nearby. Oops! P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548 The canoe designated to bring up the rear, carrying 1610) 326-4610

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It only takes a spark

t only takes a spark. You know how it is. pentine path through One person gets an idea, tells another the streets of the city, 1and then another. Pretty soon, the marchers handed out whole church knows. Enthusiasm follows, flyers and booklets to participation follows, a lot of work, learn- the people they ening and a bit of disillusionment follows. countered on the That's the penalty for being a visionary, street. Most of the as George Bivens discovered. Bivens was citizens smiled gra- the catalyst behind the United Against Drug ciously and received and Alchohol Abuse Walkathon held on literature. October 24, 1999, in Dover, Delware. Upon reaching Bivens, a member of Mt. Carmel Church in the green of the Leg- Harrington, serves as the Adventist Men's islative Hall, a pro- leader and is a member of the church's gram began. There prison ministry team. That plus his per- were testimonials sonal history makes him an ideal man for from former addicts such an outreach. who all gave the The parade heads onto Lockerman Street, the center of Dov( He first broadcasted his plans in March. credit to their vic- Delaware. Why? "To reach back and acknowledge to tory over drugs to individuals that I was in that world of addic- God . There were representatives from their support and hope that we could all the governor's office work together in this effort. All in all, it was and congressmen who a good start to let the community know that acknowledged the need we are aware and we are willing to do for an awakening like something to get a fire going. this and the hope was GENEVA SPENCE expressed that this Communication Representative wouldn't be the last such event. Finally, other groups that work with people with addictions, county counseling agencies and those who work with newly released inmates were present to voice

George Bivens, organizer

lions to drugs and alcohol and that there I hope for complete recovery and that is Jesus Christ." Approximately 80 people gathered at the old Court #7 on Lockerman Street to walk through some of the most drug-infested areas of Dover. The participants came from Mt. Carmel Church, Bethuel Church, Dover First Church and Millsboro Church, as well as from the business community and the political arena. Carrying banners, signs and placards decrying the use of illegal drugs and alcohol addiction, the marchers slowly wound their way between two protective patrol cars to Legislative Hall. Following a ser- Mike Brown and James Allen Jr. carry the Pathfinder banner during the parade.

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ki GHENT F T1 44/ Accommodating the needs of every student

t is the goal of the Allegheny East needed. Life skills training includes work- Conference to accommodate the shops in anger management, conflict reso- Iunique need of every student. E. Joyce lution, study skills, respect and responsibil- Royster, LSW, ACSW, DCSW, is helping ity and career education for students in to meet that goal. As the therapeutic con- grades six through 12. Parenting workshops sultant for the office of education, she are available to all Home and School Asso- provides preventive and intervention strat- ciations upon request. egies for students with learning and/or Ms. Royster has a wide range of experi- behavior problems, as well as proactive life ences as a therapist in psychiatric settings, skill training for all students. Every effort schools, hospitals and private practice. She is made to meet the needs of the students was the director of social work for Shady problems via inclusion. When this is not Grove Adventist Hospital. She developed possible, a referral is made. Ms. Royster the program prior to the opening of the assists in the coordination of the school hospital in 1979 and remained as its direc- and parents with the local provider as tor until 1985.

Student Healthy Lifestyle 2000

he Student Healthy Lifestyle 2000 Contest was a joint effort by the Teducation and health ministries departments of the North American Divison. Thirty-two thousand dollars in prize money was made available for winners in five categories and four age groups. All entries were based on the theme "What Being Healthy Means to Me." The purpose of the contest was to encourage students to commit to a healthy lifestyle for the new mil- Makeda Hampton Dawn Chandler Jonathan Kelly lennium. Sharon Temple Dupont Park Dupont Park Wilmington, Delaware Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. First place, essay Second place, video Third place, poster speech

A miraculous opening

fter many years and almost as many even he was surprised when they found Graduation 2000 tries, the Hillside School in Harris- themselves with more students than they Aburg, Pennsylvania, reopened its could handle. However, they are confident A Conference-wide doors for the 1999-2000 school year under that with their facility, which includes a commencement ceremony the leadership of Illmajean Willis, with an gym, kitchen, library, fully equipped com- enrollment of 25 and a waiting list. puter lab, space for more classrooms and June 4 After they were told for the second the dedication of the membership, it will be time in three months, "You do not meet a two-teacher school by August. Hillside's Luther Palmer Pavilion the criteria needed to reopen the school," efforts to meet the educational needs of its Pastor Patrick O'Mara assured the office members represents a modern miracle. Pine Forge, PA of education that the church would keep Speaker: Elder Walter L. Pearson Ill, working even if they had to wait another year. Exactly one month later, the school Breath of Life Telecast committee chariman, Joe Power, an- nounced that they had the money, the students and the occupancy permit. But

VISITOR, January, 2000 53 ,GIENY Ft4

We've come this far by faith here was a vision for a church in the Williams became our new northeast section of Baltimore, pastor. He had a bigger vi- TMaryland. William Ervin, pastor of sion to pay off our existing Berea Temple Church, along with building and purchase a new Leonard Diggs Jr., Ronald Timpson, church. We paid off the 1831 David Braxton and Bernard Baker, held a N. Gay Street building in storefront meeting at 222 Harford Road. 1998. We had a crusade at ' Meetings were held there nightly in the 1500 N. Gay Street during FIRST MARA THA S49 ClibRCH summer of 1979. Every night, the place the month of August 1999. "la *nit caw rim was packed. Many souls took their stand The Lord blessed us with .lALK By Nur and followed Jesus. many new souls that were We grew so much that we had to find baptized and joined the another place to worship. Under the lead- church. On November 16, The beginning of the parade ership of Pastor Reginald Robinson we 1999, we had a closing for moved to the 4200 block of Harford Road, our new church at 3401 Old renting the building from the Zion Church York Road. We had our Inau- of Christ. Pastor Richard Reeves was our guration Day and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Decem- ber 11,1999. God has richly blessed us and, by faith, we are enjoying the fruits of our labor.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony

Pastor and Mrs. George Williams

next pastor, and under his leadership, the church was tremendously blessed. Our next pastor was Errol T. Stoddart. He started a crusade on a lot at the corner of Federal and Harford roads. Jesus blessed the tent effort, and souls took there The ushers stand to follow Christ. However, there was talk about joining to- ltatNAIR gether with Miracle Temple DAY ADUATISTCHURCH 34 01 OLD YORK ROAD Church, but a few members BALTIMORE. MARYLAND 21218 PHONE: 410-662-9240 wanted to remain as First 410-662-9242 Maranatha. We eventually bought 101t 4.1 .1.111111•11%

a building at 1831 N. Gay Street, O11DlJ1 OW SIM ICC our first church home. SABBATH SCHOOL. 930AN DIVINE WORSHIP 'zoo,

Pastor Jimmy Ferguson was our WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETYI, next pastor, who stayed about three years. He had a combined crusade with Miracle Temple Chruch and we received new members. In September 1997, George The congregation awaits the start of the evening service. 54 VISITOR, January, 2000 ocourco Ouitle 2000 FOR MINISTRY IN YOUR HOME, WORKPLACE & COMMUNITY Mufti-generational Sabbath .School

You will be surprised ecently, someone asked me how in- what I thought about multi-genera- ventive tional Sabbath Schools. This can be people can healthy when it's carefully planned. be. kids like We did a multi-generational Sabbath to join this group. School where the adults were in the 2. Make up a song or book of Psalms. We divided song service based on a However, everyone into groups at the start, specific Bible passage (a some older adults will hate it and the children could choose what Psalm in our case). They can because they went to bed late and group to join. The groups each had change the words to a song in the got up on the wrong side of every- an activity, such as: hymnbook and teach it. They can one. Or they just hate change. So, don't try this all the time. Do it once 1. Prepare a skit about a specific choose songs on the general theme a month or for a month in the Bible story. (Choose one that is of the day. They can do one as summer. If you're not careful, you'll connected in idea to the adult study. special music. burn out trying to think up new We chose the primary Bible story for 3. Write a prayer. We made a ideas. But if you get a group to work the day.) Provide paper plates, prayer collage by cutting out words together, it could be one of the most construction paper, scarves, coat from the headlines in that week's fulfilling things you ever did. Children hangers, paper clips and a stapler. newsmagazine. really enjoy their own Sabbath 4. Make up a quiz about whatever School divisions if there are enough the general theme of the lesson is. people to provide it. But in a small 5. Prepare a meaningful reading of church, multi-generational learning g.34 1 cOurep the main scripture passage. We then may be the way to go. Children's ministries conventions, Guide called everyone together, and each group performed the part of the held four times a year and advertised Information, tips and program that its members had by direct mail to each church, offer articles to enhance your ministry prepared. Everyone was involved. several seminars designed to help Then we split up. The children went people choose creative activities for Editor: Denise Valenzuela to one corner and had their lesson Sabbath School. The activities work All the resources, unless with an additional pencil-and-paper for adults as well as children. otherwise indicated, are available activity. The adults had a discussion Additional information can be found at your Adventist Book Center of questions that were related to the in the book Children's Ministries: or by calling (800) 765-6955. lesson, drawing everyday meaning Ideas and Techniques that Work from it. (Advent5ource), chapter 7. Even though they are not all CAUTIOM: One of the main published by our publishing Noelene Johnsson is director of houses, with a little creativity, attractions of this type of theme children's ministries for the North program is the novelty of it. they can be adapted for our use. American Division. 55

20c°Ure0 Guide 2 0 c For additional resource information call (800)

o help address the social Outreach ideas needs of young adults, do some- By Glenn holland thing unusual. Serve breakfast in the church kitchen during Sabbath School time. One church did this, in (bitter herbs). As the people are part because it gave purpose to the was placed near the serving line. Expenses were covered, and assembled, they have a brief location (there was no other room children were able to play basket- devotion about the Last Supper available to meet). As it turned out, ball, volleyball and Indoor games. and the significance of the a dynamic group of 15-20 young As many as 60 children came, emblems. adults now meets every Sabbath and nearly half were from morning and does some serious unchurched homes! Children Then, a few members, acting as study of the Sabbath School lesson. invited their neighbors and friends servers in first-century costume, Several baptisms have come from to the monthly social, and even- distribute flat bread and a small amount of grape juice to each one this class, and more are planned. tually, a number of the teens started attending Sabbath School. present. After a prayer of dedica- Want to start a ministry to public tion, all partake in unison of these school students? If you have young Communion for the Public emblems, then continue to people who are attending public fellowship over the meal that is One church prints special school, your church youth leader, before them with baskets of flat invitations for an annual bread and juice added to each youth pastor or Pathfinder counselor communion/agape feast to be could have a great opportunity to table. At the end of the supper, held during the Easter season. At participants are given an oppor- build friendships by having lunch with first, it was advertised to the tunity to share their feelings as the student (with the student's prior public in the local newspaper, but well as an offering for the poor. consent, of course!) in the school after a few years, the small church cafeteria once each week or so. The was filled to capacity (120 peo- Community Friends outreach occurs in the form of rela- ple). Now the event is done by invitation only. After a short wor- If you are looking for tionships with the church member's a way to make friends at the table. When your ship in the sanctuary reflecting on Christ establishing the ordinances, friends with more church has special activities that church members are waiting and young people in the may be of interest to school willing to assist any who have community, this students, this makes a much more never had such an experience. may interest you: A natural opportunity for your student This is done at the front of the church offered a free ice from church to invite school friends sanctuary, with very little cream treat at a local ice to attend. segregation, while others remain cream shop to celebrate

Volleyball evangelism? Yes, it can seated in observation and the last day of public school. When the young work! One church meets every prayerfulness. (Many have ex- lio people came to receive their ice Saturday night in the church parking pressed this to be their first time to experience a foot washing, cream, they were given a summer lot for volleyball. Relationships are schedule of the church youth formed, and many have been including a Baptist and Methodist minister.) program and invited to participate. baptized! Several did! (Be sure to talk to the Following this, proprietor of the ice cream shop Family Fun Night participants retreat well in advance of doing this. In A church of less than to the fellowship exchange for the PR you give the 200 members decided to room, where tables lucky shop, you may get a dis- offer a monthly Saturday are set with fresh count on the ice cream!) night social especially for bananas, oranges, children of all ages. home- grapes, apples, dried made pizza was provided, and a figs and dates, almonds, Glenn Holland pastors the Adventist donation box to defray food costs olive oil, hummus and Zattar church in Arden, North Carolina. 56 VISITOR, January, 2000 mo ro

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He was a member of the (11) r See British Columbia, the Yukons and congregation in Pomeroy, OH. Survivors: Alaska. Enjoy beautiful scenery, glaciers, ACN EVENTS wife Laura, sons John Gary, Thomas Lee and Frederick Allen, daughters Linda Cros- cruises and wild animals with guides and The Adventist Communication ton, Constance Davis, Debra Sealey and fellow members. For more information, Voice of Prophecy Network will broadcast the follow- Tamara Cunningham and a total of 17 write to Cross Country Caravan, 152 Bea- ing programs live via satellite: con Hill Rd., DeQueen, AR 71832; or call Sunday, January 8 grandchildren. Charlene at (8; 0) 642-5607 or Beverly at How Jesus Treated the Sabbath, January 8 (870) 642-4696. (11) Brokenhearted 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Adventist Worship Hour January 10-14 Galaxy 7, Channel 18 Leaving the Altar and SUNSET CALENDAR For Good Making the Call Sabbath, January 15 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time Sunday, January 16 Adventist Worship Hour Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 Gospel Music How Jesus Treated Sinners Galaxy 7, Channel 18 Baltimore 5:07 5:15 5:23 Cincinnati 5:38 5:46 5:54 January 17-21 Sabbath, January 22 Cleveland 5:20 5:28 5:37 Jackie and Pee Wee 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Columbus 5:29 5:37 5:46 o0Ministries.com Sunday, January 23 Adventist Worship Hour Jersey City 4:52 5:00 5:09 N Galaxy 7, Channel 18 How to Walk on Fire Norfolk 5:11 5:18 5:25 Parkersburg 5:26 5:34 5:42 January 24-28 Sabbath, January 29 Philadelphia 4:59 5:07 5:15 .1 Heaven's Rainbow 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon rSuccessf ul Computer Dating Pittsburgh 5:17 5:25 5:33 exclusively for SDAs since 1974 Adventist Worship Hour To find a radio station that airs Galaxy 7, Channel 18 Reading 5:01 5:09 5:17 L i these broadcasts in your area, Richmond 5:14 5:21 5:29 The Adventist Communication Roanoke 5:25 5:32 5:40 call (800) 732-7587 or go to the goo P.O. Box 5419 4410/ Network is provided by the North Toledo 5:29 5:37 5:46 Voice of Prophecy's World Wide Takoma Park, MD 2091 3 American Division. For further in- Trenton 4:56 5:04 5:13 Web site at www.vop.com. formation, call (800) ACN-1 119. (301) 589-4440 Washington, DC 5:09 5:17 5:25 L L 62 VISITOR, January, 2000 Last Words

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THE VISITOR HAS A NEW LOOK. Monte Sahlin VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE AT: www.columbiaunion.orilvisitor/ Why is the Visitor so late? I have been asked this question time and time again over THE COLUMBIA UNION HAS A NEW LOOK. VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE AT: the past few months. It is particularly frustrating to our staff because they have worked especially hard to meet every deadline for the past six months. www.columbiaunion.org In order to deal with this situation, in both December and January, we have published combined issues instead of the usual twice-a-month schedule. These larger magazines contain all of the pages and features you would have re- ABOUT THE COVER: ceived in separate mailings, but they cut out an entire pro- Medical facilities operated by Adventist HealthCare use a wide variety of techniques and technologies to treat patients duction cycle each month. across the Columbia Union Conference. For information on re- Next month, we plan to return to the regular schedule. In cent developments regarding Shady Grove Adventist Hospi- the meantime, we are making some changes to ensure more tal, turn to the four-page report that begins on page 6. timely printing and mailing of each issue. Part of the problem is the Third Class postage we've used for several years. The postage is cheaper, but it is also true that the Postal Service has the right to deliver it at a slower DT pace. On top of that, the U.S. Congress has voted to phase out the discount that has been provided to nonprofit organizations for more than 100 years, so we simply are not saving enough money to be worth the considerable delay. The Boy Who Couldn't Read We are applying for a Second Class postal permit. This is three-video set by Terry Johnsson the postage designed specifically for news publications. Your copies of Time and Newsweek come to your home o:- Save $10 per set! office at this rate, and our goal is to make the Visitor just as Regular price: $49.99 each timely. Coupon price: $39.99 each Another piece of the problem has been inserting the North American Division Adventist Review in the first-of- Sale begins the-month issues of the Visitor. Although originally, there January 1 and ends was a small savings in postage, we are no longer saving an 3Art February money, and the practice often makes the Visitor come out -*3 15. late. A completed printing of the Visitor may sit at the Re- view and Herald publishing house in Hagerstown, Mary- land, for up to a week waiting to be synchronized with the Bring or mention this Adventist Review coming off the press. coupon to save $101 From now on, the Visitor and the NAD Adventist Re- dventist Book and Health Food Stores view will be mailed separately. You should get both at your home, and this really means three items will arrive each Chesapeake Hagerstown Ohio Pennsylvania 01596.5273 (800) 325-8492 (614) 397-4675 (610) 562-5156 month in the mail from us—two issues of the Visitor, plus 410 995-1913 (301) 739-3818 (800) 643-5714 (800) 832-2665 r800 325-8492 the monthly NAD Adventist Review. If one of these is miss- Mountain View Potomac New Jersey ing, give us a call at (800) 438-9600. (304) 422-4581 (301) 439-0700 (609) 392-8010 (800) 325-8492 Further changes will soon be made. The staff and I are determined to see that the Visitor comes out on time! is 16 1,1 tio1.4 are ,

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Plans...from atBig Apple Skyscrapers to Heartland Soulwinning!

ormerly on the management team of both the FEmpire State and Chrysler Buildings, Kent found a new Manager for his own life and left New York City.

Now a Midwest real estate developer, he not only checks out plans for shopping malls, daycare facilities, and office buildings but also strategies for his family and his church congregation. An elder and children's Sabbath school leader, he's reaching into his community as well—sharing the call of ASI to recreate a lay movement by sharing Christ in his marketplace during this new year at the close of the millennium.

If you are restless with your past witnessing and feel God's call to plan more for Him in your business or profession or service but need a bit of nurturing during this new year, Kent invites you to seek the encouragement he found by contacting:

Adventist-laymen's Services & Industries Phone: 301-680-6450 12501 Old Columbia Pike Fax: 301-622-5017 Silver Spring, MD 20904 E-mail: [email protected] www.TAGnet.org/asi/ AS(