Women's Ministries Helps Women of All Nationalities and Ages Realize Their FEATURES Leadership and Ministry Within the Home, Church, and Community Through Christ

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illennium VANTAGE POINT BY MALCOLM GORDON Presidential Changes at Adventist Health System and Florida Hospital

Mardian Blair, president of Adventist Health System, has announced chairman of the board for the Florida Hospital Association. his retirement effective December 31, 1999. His long and dedicated career "Tom is a long-standing leader with significant accomplishments," will be featured in an upcoming Vantage Point article. The Adventist Health said Max Trevino, board chairman. "The board and I have complete confi- system and its work of carrying forth the healing ministry of Christ is of dence that he will successfully lead Adventist Health System towards fu- vital importance to the work of the Southern Union. ture growth and profitability with a strong commitment to mission." I am pleased to announce to you two changes that will continue to move forward the mission of the health ministry in our Union. Thomas L. Jernigan is currently executive vice presi- Werner, president of Florida Hospital, was elected as president and CEO dent of Adventist Health System and CEO of of the Adventist Health System. Donald L. Jernigan, Ph.D., was elected the Multi-State Hospital Division which in- the new president and CEO of Florida Hospital. You will find in this article cludes 19 hospitals in nine states. He formerly the backgrounds of these outstanding Adventist Christian leaders. Please was president of Tennessee Christian Medi- join me in praying for God's guidance and strength as they take up their cal Center and Adventist Health System's Ten- new and heavy responsibilities in behalf of our precious Savior. nessee/Georgia cluster before accepting his current position in 1992. He also previously Werner has served as executive vice served as senior vice president of Adventist president of Adventist Health System and Health System and president of Metroplex president/CEO of Florida Hospital and the Hospital in Killeen, Texas. Florida Hospital Division since 1984. Prior to He brings to the CEO position a diverse becoming president, Werner served as execu- and rich work experience. Prior to joining the tive vice president of Florida Hospital. Werner healthcare industry in 1982, he served the has also served as president of Walla Walla United States Navy as an officer in the Medical Service Corps. He also Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington, and ad- held various leadership positions in industry and higher education admin- ministrator of Tillamook County General Hos- istration. He was academic vice president of the Mary Hardin Baylor Uni- pital in Tillamook, Oregon. He holds a Mas- versity, and executive vice president of the American Technological Uni- ters degree in business administration from the versity. University of Nebraska, a Masters degree in Jernigan, an Orlando area resident for eight years, has a Doctor of advanced studies in health from the Univer- Philosophy degree in chemistry from Baylor University. He is a diplomat sity of Minnesota, and a Bachelors degree in of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and is active on many business administration from Union College. Werner is an active member healthcare boards and community organizations. He has served on the of many healthcare boards and community organizations. He is the past Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for the past eight years.

PAGE 8 • COVER STORY Calendar 38 The Joy of God's Fragrant Obituaries 20 Love Classified Advertising 22 by Ann Pendleton and Debbie Rapp NEWS PAGE 32 • SO. UNION FEATURE Carolina 4 Bible Bowl . . . South Atlantic Florida 6 Style Georgia-Cumberland 14 by Wayne Davidson Gulf States 26 Kentucky-Tennessee 30 PAGE 39 • GA-CUMB FEATURE South Atlantic 12 South Central Bridging the Gap 34 Florida Hospital College 28 by Andrea Keele and Patricia Oakwood College 18 Foster Southern Adventist University 16

Cover: Women's ministries helps women of all nationalities and ages realize their FEATURES leadership and ministry within the home, church, and community through Christ. Communicators Prepare for the New Millennium 3 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) VOLUME 93 NUMBER 12, DECEMBER 1999. Should Christians Vote or Stay Home and Pray? 13 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Free to members. $8 yearly subscription to others. Second-class postage paid at Jesus Has More Than Me 17 Decatur, GA, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P. 0. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. COVER PHOTO BY RON QLUICK SOUTHERN UNION FEATURE Adventist Communicators BY JAMIE ARNALL Prepare for the New Millennium

he Southern Society of Adventist Communicators (SSAC) nize this when communicating with the church and its commu- met at Oakwood College during the first weekend of Oc- nities. He and his wife challenged the audience to acknowledge T tober for its annual retreat. The weekend's activities in- the changing culture in which we now live and make the neces- cluded meetings, workshops, and networking opportunities for sary changes in the ways we communicate out message in the Adventist communication professionals as well as for students twenty-first century. Sheila Elwin, SSAC newsletter editor, sum- from Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, and Southern marized Sine's message as "The youth are going to have to re- Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. All of this was define their goals in order to hold onto their values." centered around the theme Into 2000: Adventist Communication Time was taken to give recognition to five Adventist com- in the New Millennium. munication professionals who have demonstrated remarkable "It was a very inspirational and instructional weekend," accomplishments in their field. Among these individuals was said Volker Henning, a communication professor at Southern SSAC's founder, George Powell. Other communicators who re- Adventist University, in a comment about the weekend's activi- ceived recognition were Brenda Wood, Pam Harris, Earl ties. Calloway, and Lela Gooding. "Not only was the conference extremely valuable by en- This year's gathering witnessed a ground breaking change abling discussion with professional communicators, it provided in the organization's 11-year history. The Southern Society of opportunities for mentoring, practical advice, and inspiration," Adventist Communicators is now Society of Adventist Com- said Carin Orange, a nonprofit management and development municators. The vote came after a need was recognized to ex- major, from Southern Adventist University. pand the organization's reach to include the rest of North Among the presenters at this year's meeting were such noted America. While the reach is greater, the fundamental objectives communication professionals as: Tom Sine, Christian futurist will remain the same. and published author, and Clarence Hodges, vice president and The decision to expand the organization's reach will enable director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the North countless other communication professionals to receive the ben- American Division. efits of the organization. The society has grown significantly In his keynote address, Dr. Sine spoke of America's obses- over the years. Now the society will work to include the rest of sion with consumerism and how communicators must recog- North America in this special opportunity. A ten-member transi- tion team, comprised of various communication professionals, will immediately begin design- ing a restructuring plan that will help insure the change occurs smoothly. Mark August, SAC's president, was a key advocate for ex- panding the organization's reach and welcomes this change. "It has exceeded what I and probably others imagined would happen 11 years ago when we began," said George Powell. Now as Adventist communicators enter the twenty-first century, they will do so with a Earl Calloway (left), a retired reporter on the staff of the Chicago Defender, Brenda Wood, support system that is broader news anchor for the NBC television affiliate in Atlanta, Pam Harris, journalism/ and more beneficial to them. communication chair at Southern Adventist University, Lela Gooding, English/ communication chair at Oakwood College, and George Powell, founder of SSAC and Jamie Arnall is a communica- former director of communication for the Southern Union Conference were recognized for tion intern on the Georgia-Cum- their accomplishments in communication. berland Conference staff

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 3 CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

Together 50 Years

Vivian and MayDell Wilcox celebrated 50 years together in Breaking ground for the new multi-purpose community services building are marriage. The couple's wedding an- Mike Ortel, Carolina Conference community service director, Virginia Stubbs, niversary was October 6. The Hen- president "Skyland Federation," Charlene Moore, local community service dersonville church held a surprise cel- director, W. C. Bain, City Council and David Dobias, pastor. ebration party for them which included cake and a shower of cards from well wishers. Spartanburg Continues to Expand The Spartanburg church continues to the home for an adult learning center expand as church and city officials break where underprivileged women in the com- ground for the new community services munity will develop skills that will enable building. "In addition to benefitting the them to enter the job market. The multi- church, the new addition will be a real plus purpose three story building will also be for the community too," states Dave used for various other community out- Dobias, Spartanburg pastor. reach programs as well as administrative The 5,000-square-foot building, lo- office space. cated directly behind the church, will be Graduates are Dedicated

BY TONY CIRIGLIANO Ronald and Virginia Pearson celebrated their 50th wedding anni- Columbia, S.C., pastor, Tony Cirigli- versary on August 8''. The couple met ano, sends up a prayer of dedication for in Massachusetts while working at the new graduates of the Dunamis Gospel New England Memorial Hospital. Worker Training class. Graduates of the Their children, Roberta Whary of course are skilled in giving Bible studies Hendersonville, N.C., and Sharon and so far this year 33 workers have been Elaine Blair, of Tranquility, N.J., cel- trained. One of the goals of the gospel ebrated with them. There were many workers was to seek interests for the cru- Tony Cirigliano sends up a prayer of friends who attended the celebration sade which began October 23. As a result dedication for the new Bible study at the Hendersonville church fellow- of their efforts 21 people have been bap- graduates, Ruby Davis, Jim Moore, Ray ship hall. tized at the Columbia First church this Thomas, Jerry Cornwell, Darlene year. Branham, Jere Clayburn and Marty Jewel.

4. SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

Spotlight on Africa BY SALLIE DIXON The children's division of the Blythewood church in South Caro- lina, hosted a missions festival called, "A Taste of Africa." The event was coordinated in the effort of spotlighting the third-quarters' missions, the African-Indian Ocean Division. The traditions and Sabbath services were held at the distribution warehouse on September 25. cultures of Africa were shared with Pictured is John Seaman, pastor, presenting a story to the children. Following the the many visiting churches that services, food and supplies were distributed to the public. came to witness the festival. Disaster Response Team Swings into Action BY EUGENE 0. SCHERMERHORN Working under the umbrella of FNMA, Sabbath services were held at the dis- the Adventist Disaster Response team met tribution warehouse on September 25. as soon as it was safe to venture onto the Then, following the services, food and David Sharpe streets of Greenville to plan a course of supplies were distributed to the public. Fred Rogers action for relief to flood The Adventist Di- victims of Hurricane saster Response Team Floyd. A warehouse wants to thank all those Volunteers was donated by a gen- who volunteered their erous Greenville com- help and to those who In the devastated flood area of pany for use as a distri- provided supplies to Eastern North Carolina, the bution point. Soon keep the warehouse Adventist Community Services, trucks of supplies were stocked and running ACS, was given the responsibil- being unloaded at the smoothly. A special ity of managing the distribution site in preparation for thanks to the warehouses for the government. This assignment took many vol- the first day of operation Conference president Ken Coonley Greenville Police de- for distribution to the (center) and assistant to the president, partment in providing unteers. Two of the volunteers public on September 23. Don Shelton (right), assists Pastor John several truckloads of were Kernersville astor. Fred Under the direction of Seaman at the distribution warehouse. supplies. Rogers, and Raleigh hurch mem- the Greenville church, the "response The center will continue to operate as ber, David Sharpe. undreds of team" has provided food, clothing, bed- long as it is needed in the Greenville, N.C., volunteers, from all alks of life, ding and cleaning supplies to more than area. assisted the Adventists in this 3,000 families. emergency humanitarian project.

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FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY BRYAN DEL VALLE

MagaBook Program Impacts Student Lives

Student MagaBook literature evange- with Christ. Though raised in the Adventist church member Elizabeth Ruiz and was lism programs in Miami, Ft. Myers, and Church in Brazil, she did not know the baptized October 16; Maria Mercedes, a Sarasota left 44 academy and collegiate peace of living for Jesus. Toiling under the young Catholic woman who purchased young adults rejoicing over the impact hot summer sun and experiencing rejection Jesus, Friend of Children from Armando their summer ministry made on lives, in- while canvassing, she realized her desper- Miranda, is "accepting everything learned" cluding one of their own. ate need of the Saviour. She decided she in Bible studies from Miami Springs mem- Participation in the Miami area brought had two options—quit or surrender to ber Astrid Diaz; and Carlos Bonilla, who Juliana Pereira, 22, to a new relationship Christ. At the end of the program, Pereira bought The Great Controversy, loves his publicly confirmed her decision to surren- Bible studies and is going on a mission trip der and was baptized August 7. to Honduras with a group of young people Student Bible workers Kim Schlan- from the Ft. Worth, Texas, First church, gen, assigned to Ft. Myers/Sarasota, and which Claudette Prieto attends. Claudette Prieto, assigned to Miami, vis- The MagaBook literature evangelism ited or coordinated visitation with 239 and Bible work program lasted 10 weeks Bible study interests. They were assisted with students earning an average of a by 39 local church members who helped $2,300 scholarship to apply towards their conduct the personal studies. school bills. MagaBook students in Florida Highlights of the summer work in Mi- As a result of visiting in 235,000 Conference pause to ask God for His ami include: Jenny Batista, who purchased homes, the summer program workers de- guidance before the start of another The Great Controversy from Andrea livered 32,458 books which represents summer day. Cary alho, studied with Miami Springs sales of $151,742. Tea' Mission Trip Makes Headline News BY MARTIN BUTLER

Church teenagers made headline news added that he "enjoyed the opportunity to in their hometown daily newspaper fol- share God's Word." marionLife ItC.114BANN•R monwro*pipaorwanameak, lowing a trip to Cancun, Mexico, where Humberto Gonzales, 16, Ocala mem- KELIOON they helped build the mission church, ber, said, "You don't really realize what Iglesia Adventista Region 100. The four- you have and how you're blessed until you Teen-agers on mission column spread in the Ocala Star-Banner, meet people who don't have. It was an August 14, told the story of Seventh-day incredible experience." Adventist young people and their spon- The mission trip to Cancun, Mexico, sors from the Ocala, Belleview, and Tampa was sponsored by the Conference youth/ First churches who "made a difference in young adult ministries department and co- the world." ordinated by Sergio Torres, associate direc- If the churches had paid advertising tor. In addition to building the roof on the fees for this space, the 45 column inches mission church, Iglesia Adventista Region with two pictures would have cost $1,100. 100, the young people helped build a church Star-Banner newspaper circulation is roof in Region 95 and paved new sidewalks 55,000 with readers in Marion, Sumter, in front of Cancun Adventist Academy. Alachua, and Lake counties; and the cov- Ton-es points out that this trip didn't take erage was free. them to Cancun, the Resort; instead it was Star-Banner staff writer Leneva Mor- to the very poor city of Cancun. gan told how the trip allowed the teens "It's always amazing to see young "to see the greater need in the world and people work so hard for their Church with- how they can play a part in helping oth- out complaining," observes Torres, "and Teens from the Ocala, Belle view, and ers." Belleview member Katie Hunter, 15, to see how excited they get about helping Tampa First churches were featured in mentioned that she was "overwhelmed by fellow Adventist believers in other parts a newspaper article in the Ocala Star- the hospitality," and her brother Ben, 13, of the world." Banner.

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FLORIDA • CONFERENCE ICA BY MARTIN BUTLER

New Jewish Adventist Congregations Organize

Seventh-day Adventist Messianic Members of Beth-El Shalom of St. newspapers to report on the two Jewish synagogues are now open in St. Peters- Petersburg meet on Friday evenings in the congregations. Coverage of more than 100 burg (July) and New Port Richey (Sep- St. Petersburg Adventist church while column inches told of Zaremsky's minis- tember) under the leadership of Jeff Beth-El Shalom members of New Port try. In addition, a 30-minute interview with Zaremsky. They followed the dedication Richey meet Saturday evenings at the New Zaremsky aired on Time Warner Cable of Temple of the Advent Hope (formerly Port Richey church. Television. the South Broward church) in Holly- Soon after the St. Petersburg group The Northwest Neighborhood News wood, Fla., last January where Jewish began meeting, a Jewish Christian woman, quoted Zaremsky as saying, "A Jewish evangelism is directed by Mordecai Shalvia Rivers, shared how she had been person doesn't have to stand back from DuShey. praying for a congregation in her area. being Jewish to believe in Yeshua (Jesus). Establishment of these locations for Zaremsky began studies in her New Port It's a natural progression from the scrip- reaching the Jewish community came dur- Richey home. The group outgrew the tures to accept the Messiah. We look being the first year of a three-year initiative meeting space, which necessitated the yond tradition to God's Word. I did not of Jewish evangelism in Florida Confer- move to the church. experience the fullness of joy until I ac- ence according to Ralph Ringer, Confer- With media contacts in the area, Riv- cepted the Messiah." ence evangelism coordinator. ers was instrumental in attracting three A recent outreach program of the two Jewish Adventist congregations was a 13-week training class taught by Zaremsky on "How to Share God's Love With Your Jewish Friends." A tool for making the "how to" more doable is a new set of 15 Bible study guides, Jewish Heritage Scripture Stud- ies, commissioned by the North American Division and produced by Zarem- sky. Zaremsky has also been asked by Jewish be- liever and church pastor, Steve Wohlberg of Fort Worth, Texas, to help pro- duce a video series covering important Bible teach- ings in a Jewish friendly way. Production is scheduled to begin in February, 2000. Information about the Jewish ministry can be This photo appeared in a 53-column inch spread entitled "Messianic congregations blend obtained at www.jewish heritage, religion" on the front page, September 4, 1999, Religion section of the St. Petersburg heritage.net; e-mail: sda@ Times. The caption read: "Jeff Zaremsky hands out study material to Frank Plandes, who is jewishheritage.net; or seated between Anne Connors (right), and Betty Eide (left), during a Messianic Judaism group from Mordecai DuShey, meeting at the home of Shalvia Rivers." Plandes and Eide are New Port Richey church Temple of the Advent members. St. Petersburg Times photo—Janel Schroeder. Used by permission. Hope, (954) 432-5681.

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COVER FEATURE Women's Ministries BY ANN PENDLETON AND DEBBIE RAPP

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"The fragrance of the life, the loveliness of the character, reveal to the world the fact that they are children of God." Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 23.

the two years directing women's ministries in the SSouthernouthern Union, I have met so many beautiful women, servants of God, willing to sit at Jesus' feet as Mary did to be sustained and strengthen themselves in order to spread that joy with others. Of highest priority to Mary was her time with Jesus. Christ said of her pouring the expensive oil at his anoint- ing at Bethany, "Assuredly, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her." Mark 14:9. Women are called to share this fragrance that Mary experienced. They want to share the joy.

Women's Ministries Vision The vision of the women's ministries department is to lift up Jesus Christ and Him crucified by enabling women to discover and realize their leadership and min- Ann Pendleton (right), current Southern Union director, istry within the home, the church, and the community. initiated the prayer retreat that Carolina Conference By the transforming power of the gospel, His strength sponsors annually each spring. will be their strength. The women's ministries department will endeavor to enrich and empower women to Spiritual Renewal and Nurturing realize their value as human beings in Christ and their role within the church and society. At each women's retreat, the day starts with prayer and de- votionals, bringing women to the foot of the cross to pray for each other, loved ones, church members and friends. Retreats As you will discover in the overview of e eight confer- give us the special time needed for prayer, praise and thanksgiv- ences in the Southern Union, women have prepared their hearts ing. Husbands have commented they have seen renewed spiri- to enjoy the compelling honor of serving ou al awakening in their wives. The attendance at most retreats started in the low hundreds Prayer—An Aroma that Permeates and has now grown to figures ranging in the thousands. Georgia When women's ministries launched its progranl Cumberland has e ced steady growth since 1989. They ago, it made prayer the very foundation of its existence. One of require three annual conventions at Cohutta Springs to accom- the most important facets of a woman's life is prayer, whether modate the growing number of participants. Florida's numbers she is single or married, a mother or gi other. a wife or have soared this year to nearly 2000 ladies attending three con- widow secutive weekend retreats including the Hispanic women's re- Through prayer and Bible study, women's ministries in ea Many of the conferences reach throngs of women and men conference has truly been blessed. Women and families are with week-long camp meeting speakers and seminars. strengthened and given the peace which transcends all under- standing and keeps their minds fastened on Christ. Our prayer is and Mentoring that the Lord will enable us and empower us to, approach given in Thus 2:3-5 outl nes friend- unapproachable to touch the. trntouchabie, to lovel you rind time to encourage, able, and to accturwlisit the ters in Christ. South Atlantic ladies founded a program called S.I.S.T.A.S for that purpose. Widow Webnet is a program where they educate women as to how to respond during the death of a family member, church member or neighbor. It serves as an evangelistic tool to reach youth and adults who may have the same misfortune of death and loss. The Florida Conference, under the direction of Patricia Shanko, engaged in a NAD program entitled Heart Call in 1998 and has seen results from their labors. Bible studies, making personal contacts through friendship, mentoring, and visitation are paramount. Reclamations to date have called former members back to the church through that special touch of friendship

Several conferences, such as Kentucky-Tenn ssee and Georgia-Cumberland, sponsored an intensiv week-long segment for women's ministries. Popular gu t speaker is Mary Maxson, NAD director of women's mi 1stries.

programs, we are sponsoring needed scholarships for our uni- versities, and sending care packages to academy students. Reach- ing out to home-bound members and nursing homes is preva- lent. Rescue of Love is a ministry that seeks to reach out to the surrounding church community in a very real and practical way. Southeastern Conference supports a program that sponsors a day camp two Sundays a month for community children ages 6-12 and offers them a hearty breakfast, Bible instruction, arts and crafts, friendship, and affection. Maury Gilmore, Judith Gray, and Nancy Jamerson, of Ashe- ville, North Carolina, held Sabbath services where they addressed such topics as: Sonship and Transformation by Grace. A spin- off group considering the issue of Sabbath-Sunday worship began in the winter of 1999. Women in Touch is a creative evangelistic approach, intro- JoAnn Davidson of Andrews University theology duced by Helen Boskind, director in Kentucky-Tennessee. For department, demonstrates Sabbath traditions at a recent candlelight dinner. and giving a person that feeling of being wanted and needed hack in the church, One Florida church mentor was able to minister to a single parent, helping her with child care and taking her children to church. Churches host individual and area "Women of Spirit" teas, Each "Heart Call" contact in the Florida Conference receives a Women of Spirit magazine subscription, financed by the Florida Hospital. This program has also been sponsored by other conferences where the objective is spiritual mentoring of inactive members. Creative Evangelism and Witnessing Women's ministries has "taken ownership" of God's Work and we are endeavoring to strengthen His church. We are giving Bible studies, conducting crusades, preaChing and teaching, having prayer breakfasts,:mother,daughter banquets, and holding Most conferences hold leadership retreats each year prayer emphasis „days:in the local churches.Besides nutrition local church leaders. This training and equipping are *tar, and cooking classes, parenting Workshops, pastor/family appre- helping other women catch the vision of using all their, CiatiOnS, ettiarit prayer- chainS,..haby-.Sitter?S clubs, and exercise spiritual gifts for service. Supporting Other Ministries As we observe more and more, retreats are only part of what we do. Clearly, the mission is about encouraging women to be involved in all areas of ministry. They work hand in glove with other departments such as youth. South Atlantic went to Caracas, Venezuela, on a mission trip, and Sylvia Wilson, women's ministries director, spoke for a ladies' night and ministered to our Spanish speaking sisters. Spartanburg, South Carolina, sponsors a community service outreach for women to acquire necessary

bar Women of all ages teach each other traditional crafts and share a mentoring friendship, a major component of Jean Quirante (right), and Joyce Jones coordinate vegan women's ministries. cooking class for Gulf States ladies in their community. example, the first Monday evening of every month the women's skills to compete in today's labor market, headed by Charlene ministries group at Madison Campus church meet. It is a time Moore and Daisy Barton. Many underprivileged women in Caro- geared to women's interests and needs, a time to draw closer to lina will be taught various English and computer skills, along one another, feel special and challenged to grow as speakers with interviewing and completing job applications. We commend present their testimonies to the Lord. The total offering for all the ladies who are coordinating all these programs. the conferences was approximately $30,000. The Maranatha church in Atlanta sponsors a women's shel- Home and Foreign Mission Outreach ter. Items are collected under the Women's Tent of Prayer at the The Georgia Cumberland Conference, led by Beverly South Atlantic camp meeting. Holweger, took on the project of Cambodia Read in 1997. The They call themselves B,U.D.S. South Atlantic Conference funds collected at their retreat aid in a literacy program for women differentiates their young women's ministry in this way. South Central and Southeastern mentor and embrace their young women through similar programs. Nearly one hundred young girls (ages 5-17) were presented in a scholarship-drive cotillion the Saturday night feature at a recent retreat. Kentucky-Tennes- see, Georgia-Cumberland, and Carolina all sponsor young women's retreats. Embracing the needs and uplifting our young women in local churches and college campuses is a focus of women's ministries. in Cambodia. Many women there have been pressed into the role of head of household because they have lost husbands, fa- thers, and brothers to war. To date, the Georgia Cumberland women have sent $4,725 to support this project. The Gulf States women collected $1,600 at their retreat in 1997 to assist Cam- bodia in cleaning up after flooding. Because of the torrential rains, church members often had to walk through polluted water to attend Sabbath services.

On Women's Ministries Day, Nicole Brise, Southeastern The Incense of Evangelism Conference director, addresses the congregation at Ebenezer Several women of God have emerged as inspirational, pow- church. erful, and excellent speakers.

RN TLDINGS • DECEMBER 1 were later baptized. Margie Johnson, Sylvia Wilson, and Lila Strayhorn recruited Bernard Williams, a pastor of the South At- lantic Conference, and held a two-week crusade during a time the church had no pastor. Nineteen persons were baptized. Future Meadows of Endeavor As we look toward the future, the vision of women's ministries is limitless. Just recently, at a small prayer group, a young woman from our church in Florida came up to me and asked for materials on prayer groups that she could take back with her to Southern Adventist University. Just the month before I had visited with a young woman returning from Southern who had also expressed an interest in starting small groups in the dorm. The women's ministries leader of the Collegedale church has agreed to help host a special women's ministries day on the campus. Our future goals are to have a women's ministries presence on Cynthia Clark, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, led out in college and university campuses throughout the Union. women's prison ministries and presented 11 individuals to Women throughout the Union are focused on their mission Christ in 1998. When funds ran low for her ministry to a of inspiring each woman to experience God by seeking spiritual public housing development in a community center, she renewal through the study of His word and inspiration of the moved her meeting onto the parking lot. The ministry of Holy Spirit. women like Gloria Todd of North Carolina, Mae Williams o Atlanta, Ga., and Cynthia Clark of Traveler's Rest, S.C., is real. They find every opportunity to speak of and for the Lord. There is such a great need to deal one-on-one with sisters of the street: the abused, the battered, the forgotten. "There is still a venue for other women simply to find what needs to be done and to do it," according to Sylvia Wilson.

The women of south Florida in the Southeastern Confer- ence, under the direction of Nicole Brise, held evangelistic meetings in 1997-98. In Miami, there were 19 baptisms and 33 in the Ft. Myers church. So many women were involved in the cam- paigns, it transformed their own lives and strengthened their faith. A Garden of Baptisms Senator Georgia Powers (right), was invited by Laura Smith (left), women's ministries director in South Central, to be the Two senior women in North Carolina took turns holding special guest for the Women's Fellowship at South Central seminars in their homes. Three of the teenagers who attended camp meeting. Powers was later baptized into the Seventh- day Adventist Church, along with her brother, her sister-in- law, and a friend.

The year 2000 will bring a first-time Prayer and Leadership Retreat April 14-16 to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for all conference directors, their committees and area coordinators, including local church directors. This event will be sponsored by the Southern Union women's ministries department, headed Bay Island mission president Roberto Brown, and his wife Cristy were thrilled to receive tee shirts from Florida by Ann Pendleton. Conference donated for their first women's retreat. Pia Soule (right), presented the gifts.

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SOUTH ATLANTIC • CONFERENCE AIR A 111. BY GERLINE DAVIS

Burgess Celebrates 100 Years

born in Little River, S.C. (Little Beyond the Call of Duty River Neck area). At the age of four or five, she moved to Special recognition goes out Dothin, N.C. During her 18th this month to Theodore Gurley and year she married Warren Bur- his wife Dorethea. They have served gess and had a son (deceased) the Mount Olive church in the and a daughter who is now 70 Marion, S.C., community for more years old and still cares for her. than 30 years as elder, head deacon, After a three-week deaconess, and family life director. "Search for Peace" crusade in They solicit your prayers as they May of this year, Burgess cel- continue to serve their church. ebrated another victory. She was baptized and became the oldest member of the Emman- uel church in Loris, S.C. Burgess goes on further to say that she learned of the Sab- bath keeping law many years Mary Burgess celebrated her 100th birthday and ago. She became determined her baptism with her church family at Emmanuel. to be baptized. She also says that her favorite chapter in the Mary E. Burgess celebrated her 100- Bible is James 5, and her favorite song is year-old birthday January 2. She was born "Blessed Assurance." January 2, 1899. She has lived since the Emmanuel was also blessed with two time of President Hoover and has seen other baptisms, Brandon M. Goff, and many changes in her time. Burgess was Krystal E. Moore.

Governor Hunt Appoints Milton Blackmon to Serve on Sickle Cell Syndrome Council

Governor Jim Hunt has appointed Arts and Sciences at Duke University. Milton A. Blackmon, Ed.D., to the He is a member of the North Caro- North Carolina Council on Sickle Cell lina Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc., and Syndrome. he co-chairs the Legislative Commit- The Council advises the Depart- tee of the North Carolina Sickle Cell ment of Health and Human Services Consortium. He a member of and the Commission for Health Ser- Immanuel Temple church in Durham, vices on the needs of persons with N.C., and serves as a volunteer chap- sickle cell syndrome, and makes lain at Duke University Medical Cen- recommendations to meet those ter where he visits primarily sickle cell needs. patients. Blackmon is currently the assis- Blackmon is married to the tant director of the Pre-Major Advis- former Juliet Bartley and has two ing Center in the Trinity College of sons, Jermaine and Jabari.

12 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FEATURE boutb BY WASHINGTON JOHNSON, II ~Ijrititianti Vote :-)tip Vona anb rap?

hould Christians become involved with relation with God was above human legisla- political questions? Is it our duty to tion and his rights of conscience inalienable. campaign for a party or an individual? They felt that their duty to God was superior to Should we take a position on social issues? human enactments, and that man could exercise Should we vote or stay at home and pray for no authority over their consciences. Individuals had God's will to be done? What did Paul mean the obligation to create an environment of peace when he wrote, "and be not conformed to this and justice and exhibit good will to all men. To world: but be ye transformed by the renewing secure this view, the first speaker of the of your mind. . . . ?" Romans 12:2 House of Representatives, Frederick In order to find some answers to these re- Muhleberg, a minister, encouraged his lated questions, let us take a look back in Ameri- own parishioners to vote. can history. The pilgrims who came to the new When Abraham Lincoln was world, by all evidence were Christian people elected president in 1860, 11 south- and left Europe because they were not per- ern states seceded from the Union, and mitted to worship without fear of persecution. America was plunged into the Civil Roger Williams, such a one, was a respected War. Slaves in America believed that God minister with unbending integrity, who be- had placed Lincoln in office to prepare the lieved that God's purpose could be accom- way for freedom. Even though they did not plished through governments, religious organi- understand the elective process fully, they zations, and institutions. His belief was based were aware that it was through voting process on Paul's writings in Romans 13:1-3: "The pow- that this man was elected to the highest office ers that be are ordained of God. . . . For rulers in the land. Later, Lincoln would sign the are not a terror to good works, but to evil." Emancipation Proclamation, paving the road The pilgrim's philosophy of voting was to freedom. This was clearly the right thing that elected officials were chosen instruments to do as one religious reformer and abolition- in God's hands to accomplish His divine will. ist wrote during that time, "The act of voting Therefore, elected persons were never to at- when exercised in behalf of justice, humanity, tract attention to themselves or compromise and right, is in itself blameless, and may be at principle for influence or take part in any times highly proper. But, the casting of any vote political scheme. Voting was a part of their that shall strengthen the cause of such crimes God given duty. as intemperance, insurrection, and slavery are The framers of the constitution of regarded as highly criminal in the sight of our nation considered heaven." themselves to have been Christians. Washington Johnson, II, They recognized pastors the Maranatha the eternal prin- church in Jackson, Ten- ciple that man's nessee.

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 13

GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE 41111gAlk, BY LAURI BLACKWELL Cartersville Youth in Action

The Cartersville, Ga., Pathfinder club found their funds for the Oshkosh Discover the Power Camporee short, despite their fund-raising efforts. But they did not let the disappointment of not being able to go to Oshkosh dampen their spirits. Instead they continued fund-raising with a new mission. Their goal now was to help a family which had experienced a great challenge in April of 1999. Terry Bates, who was only 18 months old, sustained a near-fatal accident that left him para- lyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. The family had insurance but was unable to keep up with the mount- ing medical cost. It looked as though Terry would not be able to have all the therapy he needed. The Pathfinders prayed and then took action. During the month of July, they held bake sales and car washes, distributed donation boxes at several businesses in Cartersville, and gave appeals at local Seventh-day Adventist churches to assist the Bates family with medical costs. By the end of July, they had raised $1,335.95. They are thankful God allowed them to play a small part in helping the Bates family. Cartersville Pathfinders didn't let the disappointment of not going to the Discover the Power Camporee dampen their enthusiasm. Instead they raised funds for Terry Bates. Wilson Elected PBA President ,

Professional and Business Association (PBA) held its 33rd annual business session at Cohutta , Springs Adventist Center in October. Reports were r given on special projects currently being funded. including the Magabook teams and supervisors, Celebrating 60 Years Bible workers in Dahlonega and Dawsonville, Ga., and special building projects. With the addition of Woodrow and Naomi Wilson cel- recently approved loans to churches/schools, PBA ebrated their 60th wedding anniver- has made available more than $9 million for build- sary on August 21, 1999, at a recep- ing projects. tion given for them by their three chil- Charles Wilson, an executive vice-president dren. Woodrow served in the Potomac with McKee Foods in Collegedale, Tenn., was Conference as a minister prior to get- elected president for the 1999-2001 term. Other ting his education degree. He taught officers include: Ellsworth McKee, executive vice-president, Glenn McColpin. in the Carolina and Georgia- general vice president, Iris Clapp, secretary, Bettie Chastain, recording secre- Cumberland conferences from 1950- tary, Melda Reid, treasurer, and Myrna Odom, assistant treasurer. 1957, before going into business for Elected to the board as past president was Al Sines, DDS, who completed himself. Naomi was a secretary in the eight years as president. The progressive new vision for PBA to be "more than Potomac and Carolina conferences. a lending institution- was brought to the forefront under his leadership. Special She also worked at the College Press projects in two previously unentered counties resulted in two new congrega- until her retirement in 1979. They are tions with facilities. The Georgia-Cumberland Conference is grateful to Sines members of the McDonald Road, for his leadership and dedication to the PBA organization. Tenn., church.

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GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE BY JAMIE ARNALL

Digging Up the Past

Seventh and eighth graders at Coble Students experienced a unique way of Elementary in Calhoun, Ga., got their learning as they worked together to hands dirty. Each morning these students uncover buried artifacts that were dressed in scrubs to carefully dig up a strategically placed in the school yard. Mesopotamian city. The task sounded Teacher Stephanie Elkins looks on as enormous, but for this eager group it was student John Whetmore records his not a problem. It proved to be a unique findings. method of learning welcomed by the students. dig right there in the school yard. Their teacher, Stefanie Elkins, led Shortly before this school year began, them in an archeological dig. The project Elkins buried such items as a skeleton, tied in with their study of ancient civiliza- which was donated by the local hospital, tions in social studies and was a perfect part of a wall, and various other artifacts way to follow the scientific process used in a portion of the school yard that had in science class. been dug up for this special project. These "I think the most beneficial part of this objects would become a Mesopotamian dig is the actual hands-on experience," city and seventh- and eighth-grade arche- says Elkins. They recorded data from the ologists would be the chosen ones to un- artifacts that they collected and studied cover the hidden treasure. them, providing for a much more interac- After spending five weeks uncover- tive learning experience. What did stu- ing this ancient city, the students pieced dents think of this method of learning? their findings together. They recon- "I really liked what we were doing. I structed various objects and translated tab- think I learned more because I experienced lets so that they could create a museum to it rather than learning it through a book," display their findings. says eighth grader, Daniel Harper. Elkins says she plans to conduct the Since 1989, Elkins has been working to bring archeology to the elementary project again in the future. This archeo- with an archeological team from Andrews classroom. While Elkins has participated logical dig made learning come alive for University on the Madaba Plains project. on digs in Jordan, Syria, and Israel, she the students and provided the hands-on She says it has been a dream of the team decided her students could experience a experience that kids love.

Caughron Retires after 35 Years of Service

After 35 years of ministry with the Adventist Church "What I'll miss about (33 of those years in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference), working in the education Roy Caughron is retiring in January. His wife, Marilyn, will department is caring for the also be leaving her post as secretary in the education depart- teacher family," says Mari- ment, a position she held for nine years. lyn Caughron. Caughron began his ministerial career as a pastor in As for the service Duluth, Ga. For 14 years, he served churches in Georgia and Caughron has given to the Tennessee, and for two years pastored in the Carolina Con- Adventist Church, he says, ference. In 1978, he assumed the position of ministerial di- "I would like to be remem- rector for this Conference. bered as a person who genuinely cared for people and took "Probably the biggest thing I'll miss is the interaction part in helping them to have a strong spiritual experience." with the pastoral staff, especially the younger ministers, tu- He says that he is thankful to the church menthers where he toring, encouraging, and providing training for them," says served and adds that he is grateful to the ministerial staff for Caughron. allowing him to be a part of their lives for the past 21 years.

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SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY BY DORIS BURDICK

Students Learn Why People Smoke The leading researcher in discovering the use of bupropion (Zyban) to ease nicotine withdrawal symptoms advises students, "Don't mess with your mind." "It's the communication center with the divine," she said. Linda Hyder Ferry, M.D., M.P.H., teaches preventive and family medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medi- cine and has just coauthored The How to Quit Smoking and Not Gain Weight Cookbook, published by Random House. Speaking on Southern's campus recently, she warned students that poor health habits, use of mind-altering sub- stances, and stress-induced depression/anxiety all can alter neurochemistry and destroy life. Ferry described life as a journey toward eternity. Addic- tions are detours "more powerful than you are," but with God's help addiction cycles can be broken. Habit and psycho- logic factors are two sides of a triangle, but Ferry told students that neurochemistry is its base. Left to right: A student with Dr. Stephen Nyirady Smoking may begin with peer pressure but ends as a (chair of the Biology Dept.), and Dr. Linda Ferry, who chemical addiction. Seventy percent of smokers want to quit, has been interviewed on NBC Today and Dateline. she said.

What's Happening

• With approval from the Board of Trustees, the School of Nursing is launching a Modern new Master of Science in Nursing degree with an Adult Nurse Practitioner emphasis anguages and, in collaboration with the School of Business and Management, a dual degree, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration. Applications for the For students who see them- fall 2000 class are due by May 15. selves traveling, working, or serv- • A new topics class in Intercultural Communication to be offered next semester ing in other parts of the world, learn- will examine cultural influences in communication across ethnic and national bound- ing a second language may be just aries. Its teacher, John Keyes, Ph.D., of the journalism and communication depart- the ticket. ment, has more than 15 years of overseas living, plus travel on every continent except Southern's modern languages Antarctica. department offers an interdiscipli- nary B.A. degree in International • This year 84 student missionaries from Southern Adventist University are serving in 26 countries. Many of them are teaching English in Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Czech Studies in cooperation with Advent- ist Colleges Abroad. Study in Republic, Russia, or Poland. A large group also teach in mission schools throughout France, Austria, Spain, or Argentina the South Pacific. A few are Taskforce volunteers at locations in the United States. allows students to achieve language • Students had opportunity in October to lunch with Mark Curriden and Leroy proficiency amid the added advan- Phillips, Jr., coauthors of Contempt of Court, a historic account of a Chattanooga lynch- tages of an authentic cultural setting. ing that led to a Supreme Court precedent. Acquaintance with another cul- • In addition to community counseling, and marriage and family therapy, the School ture helps overcome stereotypes and of Education and Psychology is introducing an emphasis in school counseling. All prejudices, nurtures a sense of world three emphases lead to a Master of Science in Counseling. mission, facilitates interaction with • Nearly 250 students participate in the musical ensembles on the campus: about others in today's shrinking world, 125 in Southern Singers or other choral ensembles, 70 in the Symphony Orchestra, and encourages inclusiveness. and 52 in the Wind Symphony. Others take private voice or instrumental lessons.

16 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 STEWARDSHIP FEATURE Jesus Has BY LIN POWELL More Than Me

little boy came to church one sunny morning with his The world has told us that we can take pride in our mortgaged parents. Mom and Dad had been careful to "bring him up homes, and our mortgaged cars, and our mortgaged educations, A in the way he should go" so they were teaching him to and our mortgaged vacations. The world would convince us that return to the Lord a portion of any money that came into his WE can take credit for producing all we have. possession. As he skipped into his primary age class his offering But when we come to the cross to accept Christ as our Sav- jingled in his pocket. iour, our attitudes change in every facet of our lives, including When Mom went to get him after class to her surprise his towards our material possessions. We are led by the Spirit to offering was still jingling in his pocket. She said. -Honey, why recognize God as owner of all. didn't you give your offering to Jesus?" He answered "When I He is the owner, we are the caretakers of all He has en- saw all that money in that basket I figured Jesus has more than trusted to us. When we have a proper relationship with our Lord me so I just kept mine." it brings us joy to serve Him with willing hearts. Obviously, the little boy had not In this season as we reflect upon all God has done for us, quite grasped the principles of may we focus on how we as His stewards can 'make a difference stewardship his Christian par- for His cause with what He has bountifully given to us. ents were attempting to Lin Powell is stewardship director of the Kentucky-Tennessee teach him, but in one way Conference. He is also he was not wrong. Jesus the little boy who does have more than me. came back from The Lord is the creator his primary class- of all things and the room with his of- owner of all things. fering still jin- Haggai 2:8 tells us "the gling in his pockets. silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the Lord of hosts." In Psalm 50:10, the gkite, ('Ford, theryreatneee and the Lord reminds us: "For every , and theyloo, aiad the uie beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on the thousand hills." Of /11~01'. all that in, the laeauen and course, the Bible writers wrote the timeless in, the earth thaw thine iv dam, (9- messages that God gave them in terms of the days in which they ,cried thou/ art &vatted as, head above lived. Today they might write, "Go to a major intersection in any town in America and the Lord would declare, the bank on ?loth *chev/ and h orthee, and that corner is mine, and the McDonald's on that corner is mine, and the Holiday Inn on that corner is mine, and the Minute Mart "wt:.finest over aili crud rn thine /arid ' on that corner is mine," sayeth the Lord of hosts. powe" and Mazehand ff 1;Sz to- Jesus does have more than me. However, what a shame that maheivevat, and to .y.luez sti.e unto- all so many are like the Laodiceans (prophetically, those living at ,VIno- theredlioe, of.a. ,Ood,) wetlrankthee, the very end of earth's history). Christ spoke of them in Revela- crndfrYaise thcytykoiotne, tion Chapter 3: "Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing: and knowest not that thou .9-6hronieles) , 49:tt -13 art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:"

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OAKWOOD COLLEGE

OC Receives $466,665 HUD Grant

Oakwood College was among 20 munities, in cooperation with the Terry enormous contribution made to America historically Black colleges and universi- Heights Community Development Cor- by HBCUs and their potential as a force ties (HBCUs) to receive grants from the poration. In addition, Oakwood will es- for positive change, adding, "These grants U.S. Department of Housing and Urban tablish a second center for adult learn- will help these colleges continue this Development (HUD). Awarded by HUD ing and an after-school tutorial program proud tradition by building stronger com- secretary Andrew Cuomo, the grants are for school-age children in the targeted munities and better lives for their neigh- given to those schools submitting win- area. bors." OC president Delbert W. Baker, in ning grant proposals for renovating and The grants were announced at a con- Washington, D.C., to accept the grant, revitalizing blighted inner-city commu- ference sponsored by the White House expressed his gratitude and confirmed that nities. Oakwood was allocated $466,665 Initiative on HBCUs, in observance of OC will continue to show interest in, and to rehabilitate homes in the Huntsville, Historically Black Colleges and Univer- concern for, the well-being of its neigh- Ala., Terry Heights and Hillandale com- sities Week. Secretary Cuomo spoke of the boring communities.

Five-year Grant to Improve Golfers Drive, Chip, and Putt for Undergrad Programs Scholarships Music Professor Oakwood College is the recipient of Area golfers hit the links to compete Makes Presentations a National Science Foundation grant of and raise money for scholarships for stu-

Eurydice Osterman, Ph.D., a $2.137 million, one of the largest awarded dents attending Oakwood College earlier professor in the Oakwood Col- to the campus. The grant will fund a five- this year. The first Oakwood College Golf lege department of music, re- year program to strengthen and coordinate Classic, hosted at the Hampton Cove Golf cently traveled to the University OC's programs in science, math, and tech- Course, part of the Trent Jones Golf Trail, of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, to nology. The program provides resources was arranged by the OC office of devel- take part in the William Dawson designed essentially to move students from opment and coordinated by Jan Ross, di- Centennial Celebration: Focus on their freshman years to their senior years, rector of corporate relations. The partici- African-American Composers. and includes providing nationally recog- pating corporate sponsors included: Held Sept. 16, 1999, the event is nized visiting lecturers, curriculum re- Sodexho Marriott, Superior Consultant named for William Dawson form, technology use improvements, and Company, Athens Broadcasting/WZYP, (1899-1990), noted composer increased faculty training in technology. Central Health Care, Colonial Bank, and arranger of African-Ameri- In addition, a summer research program, Cracker Barrel, DESE Research, Inc., can ethnic music. He is recog- open to underclassmen as well as upper- Huntsville Hospital, the Huntsville Times, nized for his large work. Negro classmen, will provide hands-on opportu- Vulcan Materials Company, and Winn Folk Symphony (1934), and nu- nities for students in the science and math Dixie. This event raised $18,000 for a great merous choral works and ar- disciplines. cause. rangements of Negro spirituals. Osterman, one of the presenters, is a composer in her own right. Chaplain Melancon Decorated Earlier. Osterman was invited to James H. Melancon, retired, but still teaching in the religion and theology Hampton University, m Hamp- department, was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the U.S. ton, Va.. to make a presentation Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), at the Auxiliary's National Board at the Second Symposium of and Convention, held in Denver, Colo. This award, the highest conferred by CAP, Black Women Composers. In recognized Melancon's stellar service covering the period May 1, 1995, to Au- March 2000 she will he a featured gust 14, 1999. During this time Melancon was chaplain of the Southeast Region composer at the University of Command, which includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, in Pine Bluff, Arkan- Tennessee, and the territory of Puerto Rico. sas, for the Composers of Afri- Melancon is currently national deputy chief of the CAP chaplain service can-American Music Sympo- and serves as dean of the eight CAP Chaplain Service Region Staff Colleges sium. (CSRSC). Melancon is a chaplain, lieutenant colonel, which is the second highest rank a chaplain can receive.

18 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999

OBITUARIES • LAID TO REST

BLASIUS, Isabel L., 81, born April 9, 1918, in Fowler, GERRARD, Robert, 72, born Jan. 1, 1927, died in Aug. McELROY, Celeste, 81, born Jan. 26, 1918, in Cuba, N.Y., died Sept. 25,1999, in Apopka, Ha. She was a mem- 1999. He was a member of the Macon, Ga., church. He is Ala., died Sept. 4, 1999, in Meridian, Miss. She was a ber of the Florida Living church. She is survived by two survived by his wife of 52 years, Edith; three children: member of the Meridian First church. She is survived by sons: Robert H. Cowan of Kihel, Hawaii, and Michael D. Charlotte, Robert, and John; one grandson, Ricky; and one one son, J.C. McElroy, Jr.; one daughter, Janice McElroy; Cowan of Alameda, Calif.; one daughter, Joyce M. Peterson granddaughter, Rebecca. one sister, Aline Stallings; and one brother, Joe Swain. of Edmonton, Alta., Canada; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. GRAY, Howard W., 76, died Sept. 14, 1999. He was a MOLE, Alexander H., Sr., 90, born Nov. 11, 1908, died member of the Greeneville, Tenn., church. He was a re- Sept. 16, 1999. He was a member of the Meister Memorial BONELLI, Alice T., 66, born June 13, 1933, in Tortola, tired educator in the San Bernadino, Calif. school system. church in Deer Lodge, Tenn. He is survived by his wife Virgin Islands, died July 16, 1999, in Palm Coast, Ha. She He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cobb Gray; three sons Wilma (Pum); one son, Alexander Jr.; one daughter, Cynthia was a member of the Palm Coast church. She is survived and daughters-in-law: Rhett and Debbie Gray of Neuvo, Ellis; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one by one son, Daryl Bonelli of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; two broth- Calif., Howard and Debbie Gray of San Bernadino, and brother, Bruce Mole; and three sisters: Anna Langley, Lula ers: Wilfred Dawson of Virgin Islands, Kenard Donavan Dale and Brenda Gray of Greene County; and eight grand- Mae Mercer, and Ruth Shrode. of Miami, Fla.; five sisters: Ruth Donavan, Pearl Donavan, children: Devin, Sharla, Scottie, Tammy, Megan, Kimmie and Norma Penn of New York, Arona Donavan of St. Sue, Dan, and Travis Gray. MORGAN, Linda E., 69, born Nov. 29, 1929, in Thomas, Virgin Islands, Thelma Donavan of Maryland; and Camaguey, Cuba, died Sept. 14, 1999, in Palm Coast, Fla. one grandchild. GREGORY, Margaret McGill, 65, born Feb. 2, 1934, She was a member of the Palm Coast church. She is sur- in Jones County, Miss., died Aug. 3, 1999, in Laurel, Miss. vived by her husband, Jeremiah Morgan of Palm Coast; BURCHARD, Orphia K., 94, born Feb. 5, 1905, died She was a member of the Laurel church. She is survived two sons: Charles Morgan of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Randy Aug. 3, 1999. She was a member of the Pikeville, Tenn., by her husband, Robert Gregory; two sons: Grayson Gene Morgan of Bristol, Conn.; two daughters: Helen Morgan church. She is survived by her husband, Wallace H. Warren and Stanton Dale Gregory; one daughter, Lorri of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Judith Morgan of Hartford, Conn.; Burchard of Rising Fawn, Ga.; three sons: Henry Burchard Penny Beech; five sisters: Faye Crump, Annette Sims, Alice four brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren. of Rising Fawn, Robert Burchard, missionary in Bangkok, English, Diane Ewing, Geneva McGill; two brothers: Thailand, Sam Burchard of Dayton, Tenn.; one daughter, Daniel McGill and Norman McGill; eight grandchildren; MUNSON, Minnie Emma, 88, born Aug. 24, 1910, in Carol Jane Magboo, missionary in Honolulu, Hi.; one sis- and three great-grandchildren. Malone, Ha., died Aug. 8, 1999, in Panama City, Florida. ter, Audrey Beale of Dayton; 11 grandchildren; and 12 She was a member of the Panama City church. She is sur- great-grandchildren. HARRIGAN, Adelia, 90, born Aug. 20, 1908, died vived by four sons: Cliff Munson, Thomas Munson, Donald March 11, 1999. She is one of the founding members of Munson, John Munson; and one daughter, Marguerite BYRD, Grady, 79, born Nov. 15, 1919, died Aug. 28, the Naples, Fla. church. She is survived by one son, Donald Nowling. 1999, in Laurel, Miss. He was a member of the Laurel Harrigan of Polk City, Fla.; three grandchildren; and two church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Byrd; three great-grandchildren. PEARSON, Lucy Mae, 92, born 1907 in Preston, sons: Samuel Grady Byrd, Danny A. Byrd, Michael Byrd; Minn., died June 23, 1999, in Hattiesburg, Miss. She was a three brothers: Rothell Byrd, William 0. Byrd, Michael HODGES, Bertha Edna, 91, born June 26, 1908, in member of the Laurel church. Byrd; and seven grandchildren. Wauchula, Fla., died Aug. 16, 1999, in Zephyrhills, Ha. She was a member of the East Pasco church, and worked PICHLER, Lucille L., 96, born Aug. 22, 1902, in CARDEN, Doris A., 75, born Feb. 16, 1924, in 30 years as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is Sylvania, Ga., died July 31, 1999, in Apopka, Fla. She was Okeechobee, Ha., died May 7,1999, in Okeechobee. She survived by one son, Wayne Hodges of Tallahassee, Fla.; a member of the Florida Living church in Apopka, Fla. was a member of the Okeechobee church. She is survived and one sister, Beatrice Kaufman also of Tallahassee, Fla. She is survived by: two sons: Dr. Floyd Pichler of Jack- by one son, Robert Carden, also of Okeechobee. sonville, Fla., William Pichler of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one HOLVERSTOTT, Lawson W., died May 18, 1999. He daughter, Carolyn Crabtree of Statesboro, Ga.; seven grand- COGGIN, Dorothy W., 83, born 1916 in Oak Hill, Ha., was a member of the Coalmont, Tenn., church. children; and seven great-grandchildren. died March 32, 1999, in DeFuniak Springs, Ha. She was a HOVATTER, Velma A., 81, born Oct. 13, 1917, in member of the DeFuniak Springs church. She is survived ROBINSON, Marguerite Schoonard, 85, born Oct. Crafton, W. Va., died Sept. 24, 1999, in Gadsden, Ala. She by two sons: Julioan Coggins, David Coggins; and two 31, 1913, in Goodletsville, Tenn., died April 7, 1999, in grandsons. was a member of the Anniston church. She is survived by Columbus, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Glenn one son, Larry Hovatter; one daughter, Velma Tidball; one and Elva Draper Klady. She was a member of the Tryon, COLLIER, Rosa Beatrice "Bea," 78, died Sept. 2, brother, Daryl Hovatter; and two sisters: Violet Biocchi, N.C. church. She was first married to the late Ivory 1999, in Naperville, Ill. She was a member of the Coalmont, and Mary Blackmon. Schoonard. She is survived by her husband, George Tenn., church. She is survived by one son, Harold Collier HUNTER, Guy, 80, born Jan. 9, 1919, died Jan. 30, Robinson; three sons: Larry Schoonard of Corona, Calif., of Hinsdale, Ill; three daughters: Sharon Lucas of 1999, in Sun City, Ha. He was a member and served as a Ron and Ted Schoonard both of Riverside, Calif.; two Bolingbrook, Ill, Carol Collier and Debbie Brandenberger deacon of the Riverview, Ha., church. daughters: Darlene Helbi of Kirkland, Wash., JoAnn both of Coalmont; half-sister, Hope Keyes of Berrien Habenicht of Buchanan, Mich.; three sisters: Pauline Mazat Springs, Mich.; four grandchildren; and one great-grand- JENKINS, Paul, 78, born Sept. 24, 1920, in Lenoir City, and Virginia Hill both of Columbus, Maralyn Fralich of child. Tenn., died Aug. 30, 1999, in Melbourne, Fla. He was a Spokane, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchil- member of the Melbourne church. He is survived by his dren. DORTCH, Virginia Delray (Veach), died Aug. 4,1999, wife, Alice Jenkins; one son, Ronald Jenkins of Tallahas- in Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by her see, Ha; one daughter, Debra Rister; and one grandchild. SERALDE, Prudencia Medina, 86, born Oct. 15, 1912, son Ted Dortch, Jr., DDS, in 1966, and her husband, Ted in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, died Aug. 23, 1999, Dortch, Sr., in 1989. She is survived by three children: KING, Mary Elizabeth, 81, died Sept. 27, 1999, in in Tampa, Fla. She was a member of the Walker Memorial Dorothy Dortch Abbott of Atlanta, Ga., Joel and Randy Beersheba Springs, Tenn. She is survived by six sons; four church in Avon Park, Ha. She is survived by her husband, Dortch of Riverside, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great- daughters; 41 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and Cirilo Seralde of Avon Park; two sons: Dr. Victor Seralde, grandchildren. five great-great-grandchildren. Dr. Cirilo Seralde, Jr. both of Avon Park.; one daughter, Luzviminda Fernando of Keene, Tex.; and seven grand- EROH, Stella S., 86, born Aug. 23, 1913, in Mountain LAYNE, Shirley Q., 61, born March 7, 1938, in children. Top, Penn., died Sept. 2, 1999, in Avon Park, Ha. She was Trinidad, West Indies, died July 16, 1999, in Bunnell, Ha. a member of the Avon Park church. She is survived by her She was a member of the Palm Coast church in Palm Coast, SMITH, Richard, 64, born Nov. 15, 1934, in Arcadia, husband, Edwin Eroh of Avon Park; two sons: Edwin and Ha. She is survived by two sons: Curt Layne of Brooklyn, Ha., died Aug. 17, 1999, in Okeechobee, Fla. He was a Glenn Eroh, also of Avon Park; one daughter, Janet Gibson N.Y., Llewelyn Layne of Bunnell; two daughters: Ann member of the Ft. Pierce, Fla., church. He is survived by of Clarksville, Md.; eight grandchildren; and four great- Layne and Louise Layne, both of Trinidad, West Indies; his wife, Elizabeth Smith of Okeechobee; two sons: Wil- grandchildren. three brothers and four sisters, all of Trinidad, WI.; 11 liam and Richard Smith, both of Okeechobee; one daugh- grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ter, Athena Whittington of Coral Springs, Ha.; seven grand- FOSTER, Dixie R., 61, of Monteagle, Tenn., died Aug. children; and two great-grandchildren. 4, 1999. She was a member of the Monteagle, Tenn., church. LONG, Bernice Garvin Bozeman, 78, born Feb. 1, She is survived by her husband, James. W. Foster, Jr.; one 1921, died Sept. 9, 1999, in Mobile, Ala. She was a mem- SMITH, Thomas Fogg, 90, born July 23,1909, in Lime- son, James W. Foster, III of Monteagle; father, Andy ber of the Andalusia church. She is survived by her hus- stone County, Ala., died Aug. 25, 1999, in Athen, Ala. He Stephens of Sewanee, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Annie Foster band, James A. Long; two daughters: Janice Turner and was a member of the Athen church. He is survived by his of Monteagle; two brothers; and three sisters. Barbara Ann Sanders; and one brother, James Garvin. wife, Mary Fogg; one daughter, Claudia Winchell; two

20 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 SOUTHERN OBITUARIES • LAID TO REST 41111441111. TIDINGS sons: John and James Fogg; five sisters: Maria Swaner, WESTFAUL, Lawrence Edward "Ed," 55, born May Volume 93, No. 12, December 1999 Ophelia Henderson, Joy Legg, Jenell Kalboda, Sara An- 10, 1944, in Moss Point, Miss., died July 15, 1999, in The Southern Tidings is the Official gel; two stepdaughters: Geralda Gates, Brenda Clark; three McComb, Miss. He was a member, lay pastor, and elder of stepsons: Terrell Smith, Jimmy Smith, Denny Smith; 21 the McComb church. Prior to retirement, he worked for 21 Organ of the Southern Union grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. years as a teacher and principal in many of the Adventist Conference of Seventh-day Adventists schools in several states. He is survived by his wife, Lynn SMOOT, Irma Jean Kopitzke, 75, bom July 20, 1923, Riley Westfaul of Stanley, Va.; five daughters: Judy SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE in Milwaukee, Wise., died June 18, 1999, in Pittsburgh, Westfaul, Mary Stewart of Hattiesburg, Miss., Shirley 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address Ks. She was a member of the Pioneer Memorial church in Edmundson of Tupelo, Miss., Elizabeth Westfaul of New P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Berrien Springs, Mich. She taught at Southern Missionary Market, Va., Ruth Westfaul of Stanley, Va.; his mother; and Telephone (404) 299-1832 College from 1953 to 1959. She is survived by her hus- one sister. band, Joseph Grady Smoot of Pittsburgh, Ks., one son, Staff Christopher Smoot; four grandchildren; and three sisters: WOOD, Ardis, 74, born Oct. 31, 1924, in Oconto Falls, Editor OLSON PERRY Marian Schaut, Ethel Tousey, and Ruth Kandolf. Wis., died Aug. 28, 1999, in Avon Park, Fla. She was a Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE member of the Walker Memorial church in Avon Park. She Consulting Editor MARTIN BUTLER SORENSEN, Arthur K., 85, born July 2, 1914, in is survived by her husband, George D. Wood of Avon Park; Circulation ARDITH BEERS Brooklyn, N.Y., died Sept. 6, 1999, in Orlando, Fla. He two sons: John Wood of Seminole, Ha., Daniel Wood of Production WILLIAM VARGAS was a member of the Walker Memorial church in Avon Florence, S.C.; one daughter, Dianne Troyer of Avon Park; Park, Ha. He worked at Florida Hospital Heartland (for- and five grandchildren. Layout THE COLLEGE PRESS merly called Walker Memorial Hospital) for 16 years, as purchasing department director. He is survived by his wife, Contributing Editors Ella May Sorensen of Avon Park; one son-in-law, John Adv. Health System CHRISTINE TO Philip Sue of Calhoun, Ga; and four grandchildren. Carolina RON QUICK Florida CYNTHIA KURTZHALS SPENCER, Katie L., 93, born Nov. 27, 1905, died Aug. 1, 1999. She was a member of the Dixie church in Valdosta, Florida College DAWN McLENDON Georgia-Cumberland PATRICIA FOSTER Ga. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Sharpe; three nieces: Gladys Spencer, Lillian Sims, Tina Jackson all of Gulf States BECKY GRICE Brooks County, Ga.; two godsons: Womder Scruggs, and Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Richard Scruggs, Jr. Oakwood College THOMAS ALLSTON South Atlantic DARRYL HOWARD STEVENS, Helen, 84, born Nov. 16, 1915, in Buhl, Position Available South Central R. STEPHEN NORMAN III Idaho, died July 28, 1999, in Orlando, Fla. She was a member of the Florida Hospital church in Orlando, Fla. She Chancellor / Executive Southeastern CLEVELAND HOLNESS worked as a nurse at the White Memorial Hospital in Los Vice President of Southern Adv. Univ. DORIS BURDICK Angeles, Calif., before moving to Orlando, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ernest Stevens of Orlando, Ha.; Loma Linda University Conference/Institution Directory two sons: Ernest Stevens, Jr. of Cleveland, Tenn., Richard A search process has been initiated for CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 Stevens of Orlando; two daughters: Carol Walters of chancellor of Loma Linda University P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 Hanford, Calif., Donna Sue Lorenz of Turlock, Calif.; eight (LLU). A primary function of this office FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. is to provide leadership in academic P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 pursuits of the University as an integral THOMAS, Joseph Licata, 75, born April 8, 1924, in GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 component of our Adventist Health Natchez, Miss., died April 29, 1999, in Natchez, Miss. He P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 Sciences Center. The chancellor will was a member of the Natchez church. He is survived by GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 work with the vice chancellors, deans, two stepsons: Micheal Knapp, Gary Knapp; and one step- P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. and special assistants to provide quality daughter, Connie Rose Kirsch. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 educational programs, both on and off P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 born Feb. 25, 1906, in Inverness, campus; to promote research; and to TINDALL, Mertis, 93, SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 Ha., died Aug. 13, 1999, in Inverness. She was a member interface effectively with the health-care P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 of the Inverness church. She is survived by her husband, system. SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 Rolland J. Tindall; one daughter, Shirley Smith; and one The chancellor reports to the president grandchild, all of Inverness. P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 of LLU/Loma Linda University SOUTHEASTERN (407) 869-5264 TINDALL, Rolland, 95, born July 21, 1904, died Sept. Adventist Health Sciences Center P.O. Box 160067, Altamonte Springs, (LLUAHSC) and is a senior vice presi- 11, 1999, in Inverness, Fla. He was a member of the FL 32716-0067 dent of LLUAHSC. Inverness church. He is survived by one daughter, Shirley ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 Smith of Inverness; and one grandchild. Qualifications: Seventh-day Adventist 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, committed to the mission of the Uni- FL 32789-3675 TIPTON, Ruth M., 88, born Sept. 24, 1910, in Johnson versity and the Seventh-day Adventist City, Tenn., died Aug. 7, 1999, in Hagerstown, Md. She FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 897-1917 Church, an earned doctorate, and 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 was a member of the Greeneville, Tenn., church. Her hus- administrative and educational experi- band preceded her in death April 1993. She is survived by FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF ence in a health-sciences setting. HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 two daughters: Ailene Longley of Melbourne, Ha., Doris Interested individuals should send a 800 Lake Estelle Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 Pierce of Hagerstown, Md.; three grandchildren; and two curriculum vitae by January 15, 2000, to: great-grandchildren. OAKWOOD COLLEGE (256) 726-7000 Dr. B. Lyn Behrens, President 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 87, born May 7, 1912, in Anderson WASH, Roosevelt, Loma Linda University SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY County, Ky., died Sept. 18, 1999, in Elizabethtown, Ky. Adventist Health Sciences Center (800) SOUTHERN He was a member of the Elizabethtown church where he Magan Hall P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 was head elder. He is survived by his wife, Evadina; two Loma Linda, CA 92350 sons: Wilton Wash of Bagly, Minn., Ronald Wash of Bowl- Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to ing Green, Ky.; four daughters: Barbara Wilder of Elkhart, Loma Linda University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, all members. Second class postage paid at Decatur, Ind., Wanda Castle of Frankfort, Ky., Janice Lands of Chat- minorities, and persons with disabilities are Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMAS- tanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Evelyn Wainscott of encouraged to apply. Lawrenceburg, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grand- TER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, children. P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031

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(12,1) students in the Washington, D.C. area, needs an Auto vertisements appearing in its columns, or for typo- Mechanic teacher who can also manage a million-dol- graphical errors. FOR SALE. Wheelchair accessible, 2 bdrms., 2 baths, lar auto donation/wholesale sales program. Must have central heat/air, fruit trees, automatic sprinklers, shed, experience in auto mechanic wholesale and auto re- SDA church and school, Avon Park, Fla. $45,900. (941) pair. Salary and benefits according to SDA Wage Scale 452-2761. (12-2) Policy. For more information, call Dr. Larry Kromann at (301) 434-4700; Fax (301) 434-4814; or write to PROPERTY AVAILABLE GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND ACADEMY has two Takoma Academy, 8120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, facilities for lease, 34,000 and 13,000 square feet. An Md. 20912. (12) GATLINBURG STREAMSIDE CONDO & MT. excellent opportunity to relocate your business to a pris- VIEW CHALETS FOR RENT. 2 to 5 bedrooms., fire- tine setting. 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Wholesale Plant Nursery 11 years in quiries only, please leave a message at (404) 299-1832, be willing to teach within the context of Seventh-day business, located in the growing 1-75 corridor between ext. 349-24 hours a day. (C) Adventist higher education. Please mail curriculum Chattanooga and Atlanta. Employing academy stu- vitae to Dr. Carolyn Doss, Chair, School of Education, Canadian University College, 235 College Ave., Col- dents and adults. This is an excellent opportunity for FOR SALE. Avon Park, Fla. Two lots on Batavia Rd. the right family to live in a rural environment and help lege Heights, Alberta, Canada T4L 2E5, or E-mail Each lot 40'x100'. Price for both lots, $4,500. Dale cdoss @cauc.ab.ca. (12-2) students attend one of our Christian academies. Seri- (407) 322-2367. 12) ous inquiries only, please. For information, call (706) 625-8352. (C) MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FOR SALE. 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DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 25 GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY BECKY GRICE

Bass Academy Students Serve Community

Serving cookies and drinks to senior per work, cleaning up a city citizens who were getting flu shots in ad- park, raking yards and helping dition to helping the nurses with the pa- at a local veterinarian's clinic is a sampling of the many projects done during Bass Academy's community service day. The academy was assigned several projects through its membership with the Chamber of Commerce. The nurses at the Wesley Medical Cen- ter, where students, Kim Marshall and The community services day covered by Lindsay Hughes vol- newspapers and television, was fun for the unteered, were so students and helped them meet the community. pleased with the cali- ber of help they received, they mented students he saw working and Bass Academy students, Lindsay Hughes and have requested Bass students when he saw the quality of their work Kim Marshall, helped with the paper work for help in all future events of this promised to have more projects available senior citizens' flu vaccinations. nature. The sheriff comple- next time.

Greenwood Company Organized as Church BY BECKY GRICE

The members of the Greenwood, in the Conference they should Miss., company officially organized as a select to start a new church. church August 28. The 22 members, in Though facts suggested that addition to special guests and visitors, Greenwood would be the least knew that divine providence had brought likely place to plant a new them to this day. church, each time they prayed In 1979 when Raymond W. Brown- and discussed it—Greenwood ing, M.D., who lived in Greenwood, be- kept coming up. gan reading Spirit of Prophecy books, When Browning indi- viewing the telecasts of It Is Written, and cated his desire to be a mem- listening to the Voice of Prophecy radio ber of the church, the admin- broadcasts, he knew nothing of the orga- istration saw how God had nization of the Seventh-day Adventist been leading. A group Bible Church. But the more he learned the more study was started in Brown- he became convinced that he wanted to ing's clinic reception room. Members of the newly organized Greenwood be a part of this church. He had no idea Friends, neighbors, and pa- church. that four Adventist families lived in the tients were invited. Notices area. These members attended church in were posted on several of the hospital bul- organized as a company. Not long after- Greenville, Miss., 50 miles away. letin boards. Twenty people attended the wards, land was purchased and plans were At the same time, the Conference ad- first study and the number soon grew to made to build a church. Now, as a result ministrators and executive committee had 30. The Bible studies were followed by of the frugality and hard work of the mem- been trying to decide which dark county an evangelistic meeting and the group was bers, a church is located on three acres.

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GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY BECKY GRICE

Youth 2 the Kingdom

For Pathfinders attending the Confer- Sabbath morning, Evan ence camporee at Camp Alamisco Octo- Adams, pastor and guest speaker ber 21-24, Y2K has a different meaning. from the North Bay, Mariana and Y2K simply means "Youth 2 the King- Bonifay church districts, challenged dom." This was the focus for the camporee the Pathfinders to be a part of the and is the theme for the '99/2000 Path- kingdom of God. At the end of the finder year. service, an appeal was made and many young people came forward to make a new commitment. Katie Gill, a Pathfinder Teen Leader in Training (TLT) from Tupelo, Miss., requested to be rebaptized. Be- Katie wants everyone to know that she is fore her baptism, Katie, who proud to be a Seventh-day Adventist lives in an area where there Christian. are not many Adventist young people, told Adams she wants every- Others on the program were Mark one to know that she is proud to be Waters, who offered the Thursday evening an Adventist Christian. After Katie's devotion and led the music throughout the Evan Adams and Pathfinders from the baptism, several young people ex- weekend; David Eisele with his State of Panama City, Fla., club illustrated the true pressed their desire to follow Jesus the Ark critters, and ventriloquist Rick meaning of being a part of God's kingdom. in baptism. Johnson and "Friends."

New Conference Executive Secretary Senior Citizens Enjoy Retreat at Camp Alamisco BY BECKY GRICE BY BECKY GRICE Fred Rimer was elected executive secretary of the Gulf How to have good health States Conference October 1. The choice was made by the after 50 was the theme for the Conference Executive Committee. Fred and his wife, Joyce, senior citizen's retreat held at have served in Gulf Camp Alamisco October 10 - States since 1981 when 13. Helen Socal, a retired busi- Fred accepted a call to ness woman, missionary, and be the pastor for the college women's dean, was the Gulfport, Miss., church inspirational speaker. A work- district. Rimer later shop on financial health after served as pastor of the 50 was conducted by Attorney Jackson, Miss., and then Barry Benton. Health educator, the Montgomery, Ala., David Miller, from Uchee church district. In 1990, Pines Institute, presented a he accepted an invita- workshop on health after 50. tion to be the ministerial A sightseeing trip to his- director for the Confer- Madeline Jones holds a torical places in Montgomery. ence. Rimer replaces magnolia she designed a visit to the Montgomery plan- Evan Valencia who ac- etarium, a hula exercise work- during crafts. NI PITMAN cepted a call to the out, crafts, boating, hiking, Florida Conference in table games, and fellowship were part of the agenda. Evelyn July. Tyman. from Panama City, Fla., taught crafts and exercises. Fred and Joyce Rimer

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 27

FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE BY DAWN McLEN DON

Florida Hospital College Makes A Difference

"It's different here, people actually Adventists. Through our dedicated, car- say hello to you . . . "Overhearing this ing faculty, amazing things are happening. comment I just had to find out who made During the past nine semesters our student the remark. It was Michael, a former ma- body has continued to grow. In fact, this rine combat photographer who chose to fall, 583 students registered, signing up for come to Florida Hospital College to pur- a record number of class hours, 1100 more sue a nursing degree. Michael heard about than the last school year. Florida Hospital College of Health Sci- Our students notice the Florida Hos- ences from a friend and moved across the pital College difference in smaller class country to attend school here. I have to sizes, instructors who take the time to lis- agree with Michael, there is a different at- ten, a staff member who says a prayer with mosphere on our campus. someone who is hurting, and the smile and Our programs are designed to provide greeting you hear when you pass some- the highest quality education. Our goal, one in the hall. Yes, it is different here and like most Seventh-day Adventist schools, with the Lord's blessing, Florida Hospital is to provide opportunities for our students College is making a difference in the lives to grow spiritually, intellectually, physi- of our students. cally, and socially. However, Florida Hos- pital College has the unique opportunity Dawn McLendon is the director of mar- Florida Hospital College offers of sharing our spiritual commitment with keting/recruiting at Florida Hospital Col- students a personal touch. many students who are nonSeventh-day lege.

New Chaplain Arrives ■

Florida Hospital College recently welcomed chaplain Roberta Fish to its campus. Fish brings with her a rich educational back- ground. She holds degrees in nursing and behavioral science. Gradu- ate work includes a master's degree in social work and pursuit of an additional master's degree in divinity. Fish ran a successful private psychotherapy practice in Chicago prior to moving to Florida. Counseling with individuals, couples, and groups are just a few of the duties she enjoyed. "I have an increasing awareness that the Lord has called me into a more pastoral and counseling ministry," states Fish. Realizing that our spiritual life permeates every aspect of our daily lives, Chaplain Fish is developing a real connection with students in an effort to meet their needs. She states that our relationship with others and feelings about self, directly impact our relationship with God. Heading up the campus ministries planning team, Fish plans a full palate of both outreach and inreach projects for students and faculty. Roberta and her husband Howard have been married for 33 years. They are the parents of three grown sons, four grandchildren, and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their fifth grandchild. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys music, traveling, and playing racquetball.

28 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 Tell Me the Story of esus

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KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE IRA11b, BY THOMAS BREECE

Tullahoma Church Celebrates 50 Years

On October 16" the Tullahoma church saw mill. Each family donated different celebrated its 50" anniversary. The church materials such as windows and bricks for had its beginnings during the days of its construction, and built the church with Camp Forrest, a military base just outside their own hands. The first service in the Tullahoma, in 1940 with J. B. Myers and new building was held on March 12, 1955. Houston Nowlin of Tullahoma along with The dedication of the church took place a few people from the camp construction. on August 22, 1955, and was presided over Services were held in a Presbyterian by then conference president Robert H. church. The small group moved several Pierson. times and grew with evangelistic meetings The church praises God for His many in 1941 and later in 1946. The church was blessings during the last 50 years and officially organized October 29, 1949. building located at 908 Cedar Lane began would like to hear from as many former T. A. Church served as pastor with 18 char- in 1954 in conjunction with another evan- members and pastors as possible. The ter members. gelistic crusade. Wood was cut from a church's mailing address is: P.O. Box Construction of the present church member's farm and processed at a local 1328, Tullahoma, TN 37388.

Hopkinsville Happenings Community Outreach BY KATHY MCBRIDE at Ridgetop The Hopkinsville, Ky., church shows giving prayer breakfast and women's min- BY HELEN KELLEY strong vital signs. The Pathfinder Club is istries program in which ladies of the growing under the leadership of Laromie church present the day's events. Also on The Ridgetop, Tenn., church was well Boyd and Jennifer Ramos. Among their their agenda is a vegetarian cookbook represented at two local events - the many outings was a trip to the recent Dis- project and plans to help distribute food Robertson County Fair and Historic cover the Power Camporee in Oshkosh, to the needy in coming months. Plans are Ridgetop homecoming. More than a dozen Wis. to form Daughters of the King chorus church members helped assemble and Women's ministries is also strong and again this year, hopefully in time for both manage the booth at the county fair. growing. Daughters of the King, under the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs. ADRA and community services displays leadership of Ramona Harold and Julie These talented ladies garnered much were exhibited. Hundreds of pieces of lit- Pridgen, is planning the annual Thanks- praise at last year's homecoming. erature were distributed in attractive plas- Hopkinsville tic bags and more than 150 people signed church also has plans up for the three prizes: The Bible on CD to create a walking continued on next page trail, prayer garden, and "mini" park on church property. With more than eight acres to work with, there is plenty of room to in- corporate all three. Since the surrounding area has few parks and even fewer sidewalks, a walking trail on the property would be a gesture of goodwill Mary Kurzynske holds a bag and a useful service to Some members of Hopkinsville women's ministries containing literature that was given at the community. group, Daughters of the King, gather for a meeting. the Robertson County Fair.

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KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE Alg,A116, BY MARVIN LOWMAN

Camp Renovation Begins

On Wednesday, October 6, the first of could be used by more and larger groups, the expansion of the dining room and addi- the old cabins at Indian Creek Camp was better facilitating the needs of the Confer- tion of an auditorium/gymnasium complex. moved off its foundation and onto a flatbed ence. The original development of the Once the entire project is complete, Indian camp, located near Liberty began about 40 years ago. The bath houses built in 1959 have been in use until the present time. The original cabins, built a few years later, were designed to be used only temporarily but have also been in use until the present time. Phase One of the camp renovation provides for the removal of the old cabins and

Only concrete blocks remain upon Porches had to be removed from the which cabins had rested for 35 years. cabins before they could be loaded onto the truck for transport out of the camp. Creek Camp will comfortably accommo- date more than 400 people at one time. truck. This was the first step in the three- Construction on the new cabins will phase renovation of the Conference's begin when the cabin removal is com- camp facility. The cabins will be moved pleted. Eventually 10 new cabins will be off of camp property. Nine of the 16 cab- built. Six of the cabins will also contain ins have been purchased by a business man A cabin ready to be transported to its three motel-type units each below the main from Liberty, Tenn. He has resold the cab- new location. floor. These units will provide staff hous- ins to private individuals to be used as va- ing during the summer camp season and cation homes in the area. bath houses and replacing them with new housing for guests during other Confer- Constituents voted enthusiastically last cabins that will have toilet and shower fa- ence events and retreats. Construction is April to redevelop Indian Creek so that it cilities. Phases Two and Three provide for scheduled to begin yet this fall. continued from previous page A New Lease on Life ROM, the New Testament in Contempo- On August 13, 1999, Lin Powell, trust staff have been extremely pleased and have rary English on cassettes, and a Veggie services director of the Conference, un- recognized the intervention of a Supreme Tales video. Invitations to the NET '99 derwent surgery Power. I feel the best I've felt in 25 years." meetings were sent to all who signed up to receive a new Lin received his new kidney just six and gave their addresses. kidney. Lin had days after being placed on the list of po- Because of rain, a tent was set up at received a kidney tential recipients. "That's amazing," he the Historic Ridgetop homecoming in the in 1990 after his says. "I never expected it to be that soon. It city's Pioneer Park. Here, a table exhib- initial kidney fail- usually takes much longer." The kidney was ited the work of the local community serv- ure in 1988. In a perfect match and actually began to func- ices and literature was given out. A dis- January of this tion before Lin left the operating room. play board showed news clippings of year, Lin again ex- "It's somewhat of a bittersweet expe- church and church school events from past perienced kidney rience for Sandy and me," Lin confesses. years that were community related. In ad- failure and was on "Although we are both very grateful for dition, several musicians from the dialysis until he the new lease on life it has given me, we Ridgetop church provided some of the received his new kidney in August. continually remember in our prayers the music at the program, including a flute "This has truly been a case of tremen- donor family for the loss they have had to duet, a ladies duo, and a male quartet. dous blessing," says Lin. "The medical endure."

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 31 BIBLE BOWL FEATURE NAD BY WAYNE DAVIDSON Bible Bowl XVII South Atlantic Style

tlanta, Georgia, in the South Atlantic Conference, was across North America and Canada to participate in this year's the site chosen to host the North American Division's games. They had come for one purpose only, to demonstrate 17th annual Bible Bowl championship games. These that they had studied and were ready to show themselves ap- Agames, an outgrowth of the youth ministry work in the regional proved of God by laying claim to the title of champions in their conferences, Bible Bowl has grown to international distinction respective divisions. The books were 1 Samuel, Ecclesiastes, with the help of the National Bible Bowl Coordinators Associa- Jeremiah, Joel, Jonah, Matthew and Revelation. This was by no tion (NBBCA). means an easy feat. Walking on red carpet has real significance only when it has been prepared just for you and no one else. It is then that the walk becomes more deliberate and your chest pokes out beyond its norm. Well, we here in the South Atlantic Conference did indeed roll out the red carpet for these young people and we were well pleased to participate with them during such an exciting and Spirit-filled weekend. With banners flying high, a well- organized "Welcome Area" and a bay load of memorabilia, the hearts of our young people were made glad because we demonstrated that we cared about them. With players, coaches, coordinators, judges, operators, and moderators at the ready, the games began Friday night, October 29, and ended Saturday at almost midnight. Regardless of the hour, everyone was still glued to the edge of their seat as the

Lake Region's delegation.

These individuals, lay-people from the regional conferences, are joined together for the common cause of saving the souls of young people. This year's games were marked with a record-breaking number of participating teams. This was due, in part, to the addition of the junior youth division (Pathfinders) to the other two divisions (senior youth and young adult) that normally play South Atlantic Senior loath team (first runner-up) prepare at the NAD level. The addition of this third division was not for their next game. without challenges. Working with NBBCA, the South Atlantic Conference planning committee for the NAD Championship final games were being played. It was a moment worth waiting games sought ways and means to execute the games without for, as the game clock sounded to signal the end of the game and jeopardizing the high quality for which these game have been the end of the tournament for 1999. noted. This year's champions in the newly added Junior Youth (Path- At the completion of registration, 28 teams had come from finders) division were from the South Atlantic Conference. The

32 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • DECEMBER 1999 word of God. Indeed, he did just that, and we were all truly blessed. There were many mixed emotions and tears as teams were recognized for their excellency in conduct, and mental prowess demonstrated during the playing of these games. Fortifying their minds with the word of God, these your people, soldiers in the

4 South Atlantic (first runner-up) and Northestern (champion) in their final game.

army of King Jesus, are banned together for the common cause of demonstrating to their peers their readiness against the at- tacks of evil. They come from homes like yours and mine where there are problems; however, they have made a decision at a young age to follow the Lord and to allow HiM to be their Cap- NAD Junior Division national champions: South Atlantic. tain. Although absent from the games, Jose Rojas, North Ameri- Senior Youth champions were from our sister conference in the Southern Union, the South Central Conference. Always demonstrating themselves as a formidable team, the Northeastern Con- ference claimed the championship in the Young Adult division. It was, however, the junior team from the Metropolitan church in the Southwest Region Conference that captured the hearts of the audience. Throughout the weekend, they could always be seen together. At the half and end of each game in which they played, the entire team would assemble and kneel for prayer. And although they were not the visible champions, the way in Northeastern and Greater New York teams prepare to begin which they embraced members of the teams which they played, a game. and the shouts which echoed when they received their recognition, we all understood that in heaven's eyes they were indeed can Division director of teen and young adult ministries, sent true champions! the following words of encouragement to the Bible Bowl participants, "You are the generation that the Lord told us would come. God once said through His servant that an 'army of youth rightly trained' would arise and powerfully share the message of a 'crucified, risen, and soon coming Saviour' to the world. That means you have come for such a time as this." With the 1999 games now behind us, we begin to look for-

Junior Division first runner up: Southwest Region Senior youth teams being addressed by James Black. Conference. ward to the 2000 games, which will be held in Dallas, Texas. It It was James Black, youth director of the Southwest Region already promises to take us to yet another dimension in the quest Conference and chairperson of the Black Adventist Youth Direc- for spiritual preparedness, ready to meet our Lord at His return. tors Association (BAYDA), who shared his touching story of not Our prayer for these young people is that God Will use them and having any players in the 1998 games and of his determination to this ministry to enable the finishing of His work in this earth so bring to these games a group of young people well versed in the that we all can go home to live with Him, eternally.

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 33 SOUTH CENTRAL • CONFERENCE BY JAMES NORMAN

Church Crusade Baptizes 48

Mount Olive church in Dothan, Ala., shared touching testimonies. Marshall things. They exclaimed, "If you put God recently conducted a three-week church Davis was inspired to come to Mt Olive. first, you may get what you want, but you She explained how the Lord had just will get what you need to carry you on healed her from cancer. During the church service, she made a decision on the spot YOUR BIBLE to be baptized. She had been given the Amazing Facts lessons over a year ago by EIMA two church members, Janice Daniels and Sylvia McBride. Emily Taylor expressed how she had SPEAKS! been praying and asking the Lord to show her more truth, and how she felt that the CRUSADE Lord had more for her to learn than what EVA she was receiving in her church. She first 7:30p. came to Mt. Olive as an evangelist from a different faith, seeking to purchase daycare equipment. She explained that she knew before the crusade even started that she would become a member. After her Pastor Norman prepares to baptize baptism, Taylor contacted a high school newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Philip classmate and was surprised to discover Reynolds. Additional individuals are that her schoolmate had recently joined the still studying and looking forward to Adventist church and was giving Taylor's baptism. daughter Bible studies in Louisiana. Paul Rogers stated that he joined the through this life and to receive eternal life First elder Preston Roberts II, and Church because of the truth, the love of when Jesus comes. James Norman, pastor, reached out to the people and for the Mt. Olive style of Eura Lee Evans, who received Bible the community for a successful worship which he describes as ". . . a wor- studies from her son Russell Snell and first evangelistic series. Local media ship with much praise." Mr. and Mrs. elder Preston Roberts II said, "I thank God covered the series. Philip Reynolds, newlyweds, believe that for Pastor James A. Norman and I am glad the youth of Dothan need to know the truth to be a member of Mount Olive Seventh- Bible crusade, under the direction of and not focus on tradition or material day Adventist Church." James A. Norman, pastor, and assisted by Preston Roberts II. This was the first evangelistic crusade meeting held in Dothan since 1985. In the beginning of the year, members were encouraged to follow the theme "Each one reach one, each one teach one." Two weeks prior to the crusade, members delivered hand bills and organized a prayer ministry network in several communities throughout the city of Dothan. Members visited many homes seeking individuals and family needs for prayer. On Sunday, September 5, the Bible crusade began in the church and ended Saturday, Septem- ber 25, with a huge baptism of 48 individuals. Several newly baptized members, Baptismal candidates in Dothan following evangelistic series.

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SOUTH CENTRAL • CONFERENCE IAA". BY SARA MONK

Riverside Chapel Members Witness Through the Arts

The Riverside Chapel church in Nash- as a video presentation of the vital role titled "Dance Before the Lord," and an art ville, Tenn., under the ministry of Randy that music plays in worship. The video exhibit displaying paintings, drawings and Stafford, has established a fine arts com- showed illustrations of music in heaven, photography. The expressed wish of the mittee that shares Christ's love through in modern worship, and even portrayed fine arts committee is to demonstrate cultural programs sponsored by the music at the second coming of Christ. God's willingness to display His versatil- church's members and its community. This Community groups and choirs participated ity and love through the eyes, hands and committee, under the leadership of Betty in this musical experience. heart of the artist. Future plans include a Collier, is taking witnessing to another level. Other cultural experiences presented radio program showcasing the gifts of Throughout the year, the committee by the committee included a candlelight community and church members and a has sponsored such community programs poetry reading, an evening of praise en- song and book writing workshop. South Central Members Attend Disaster 'Training BY TECH ERYL B. ANDERSON

Barbara Barnes, Lillie Buckingham, and Sharon Applewhite, disaster coordinators in the South Central Confer- ence, attended the Disaster Response Institute held at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. The "Train-the- Trainer" (UT) course was conducted by Larry Buckner, disaster response coordinator for the North American Divi- sion. Attendance is by invitation only and requires a Step 5 certificate and recommendation by the conference community services director.

DECEMBER 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 35 IS THE BOOK GREAT CONTROVERSY STILL RELEVANT?

Ask Dr. R. W. Browning, a faithful member of the Greenwood, Missis- sippi, church. He never knowingly met a Seventh-day Adventist until he wrote requesting to become a member. How did this happen? He was given a copy of The Great Controversy, sold by a literature evangelist decades before. "It is true that some who buy the books will lay them on the shelf or place them on the parlor table and seldom look at them. Still, God has a care for His truth, and the time will come when these books will be sought for and read." Colporteur Ministry, p. 150 Ask Yahilia Gomez, a student at Greater Miami Adventist Academy. Last summer she worked with our MagaBook Program for students. She was blessed with a good scholarship. But more impor- tantly, she received a blessing as she shared our literature with others. She will never forget a man who answered the door and told her if she was selling Christian literature, he was not interested, and slammed the door. In a few minutes the same man came running down the street asking her to come back to his house. With some apprehension she did. He said, "Show me all the books you have. After you left a voice spoke to me and said I need a book you have and I was shown a vision of it." As she pulled the books from her bag, he looked at each one intently. When she showed him The Great Controversy, he said, "That is it! I've got to have that book!" The Great Controversy is still relevant for today, answering questions people are asking. Would you like to know if God could use you in the literature ministry? This ministry offers you a way to earn a living while being a full-time missionary to North America. For more information, call your local conference publishing department. Those interested in full-time literature ministry will be given a free copy of the inspiring and informative book Serving God's Purpose In Our Generation.

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SMTWT F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Florida Feb. 20. Jupiter-Tequesta, Teen Invitational Caving Jan. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Jensen Beach, Ft. Pierce, 21-23. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Singled Out For Ministry Cocoa, Titusville. Pathfinder Council-Jan. 28-30. 26 27 28 29 30 31 Fellowship Dinners Women's Ministries Retreats Camp Alamisco. Dec. 25. Kress Memorial. Feb. 4-6. English. Cynthia Jan. 8. Forest Lake. Ministries Leadership Training Prime, speaker. Jan. 22. Kress Memorial. Convention-Feb. 4-6. Camp Feb. 11-13. English. Janice Jan. 29. Deltona. Alamisco. Johnson Browne, speaker. Southern Adventist Feb. 12. Forest Lake. Feb. 18-20. English. Janice University Feb. 26. Kress Memorial. Johnson Browne, speaker. National New Year's Singles Kentucky-Tennessee Christmas Break-Dec. 17-Jan. Feb. 25-27. Spanish. Alma 9. Retreat-Dec. 30, 1999-Jan. 2, Orona, speaker. Conference Association Board Enrollment for Preregistered 2000. Camp Kulaqua. Speakers: Israel Tour-Feb. 21-March I. Jan. II. Lt. Col. Jack Gibbons, retired March 15. Students Sabbath speakers: Mike Curzon Jan. 9, 3-5. U.S. Army psychiatric nurse, Conference Executive Commit- and Ben-Hayil Yellen from the Jan. 10. 9-12. and Donna Kostrub, motiva- Temple of the Advent Hope. tee tional speaker. Pre-registration Trip departs from New York. Jan. 11. Enrollment for All-Jan. 10, 2-5. required. Details/registration: Deposit required. Details: Carl March IS. Classes Begin-Jan. 11. (904) 454-1351. Divert (954) 432-5681, or (954) Conference Finance Commit- Vespers Literature Evangelists' Re- 567-8487. tee-Dec. 2. Dec. 3. CARE Christmas. treat-Jan. 5-9. Kulaqua. Hispanic Council Meeting Dec. Dec. 10. Handel's Messiah. Principals' Retreat-Jan. 7-9. 5. Dec. 24. Christmas candlelight service, 6 p.m. Kulaqua. Georgia-Cumberland Executive Committee Retreat Dec. 31. Millennial eve Hispanic Youth Leadership Dec. 10-12. Georgia-Cumberland Festivals commitment service Retreat-Jan. 14-16. Kulaqua. Hispanic Lay Bible Worker of Carols-Dec. I I. GCA Concerts Training-Dec. 19. Ministers' Retreat-Jan. 16-19. chapel. Dec. I, 2, 6. Amahl and the Kulaqua. Georgia-Cumberland Secular Highland Academy Board Night Visitors, 8 p.m. Statewide Youth Leadership Christmas Program-Dec. I I . Jan. 20. Dec. 4. Festival of Lessons and Convention (REV 2000)-Jan. GCA gym. March 16. Carols, 5 p.m. 21-23. Kulaqua. Lay Pastor Training-Jan. 14- Madison Academy Finance Dec. 4. SAU Wind Symphony, 8 South area Reveille Voyager- 16. Cohutta Springs. Committee and Executive p.m. Board Dec. 11. Handel's Messiah, Jan. 7-9. Jonathon Dickinson Pathfinder Directors' Council- State Park, Miami. Jan. 20. 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Cohutta Springs. March 16. Master Guide Training-Jan. Building and Finance Subcom- 14-16. Pine Lake Retreat, Highland Academy Finance mittee-Jan. 19. Conference Committee-Feb. 17. Out of Union Groveland. office. Eastern Kentucky Camp PAC Meeting-Jan. 28-29. Maplewood Academy West Association Board-Jan. 20. Meeting-March 3, 4. Conference office. Conference office. Coast Chapter Alumni Memphis Festival of Faith Reunion-Feb. 13, 2000. Loma Adventist Bookmobile Pathfinder Canoe Trip--Jan. 21- March 11. Jan. 15. Port Charlotte. 23. Camp Kulaqua Linda University Campus Spring Women's Retreat Jan. 16. North Port, Venice- Cafeteria. Details: (909) 799- Conference Executive Commit- March 17, 18. 7212. Nokomis, Sarasota, Palmetto, tee Jan. 26. Calhoun church. Brandon, Tampa First. Church Treasurers'/Clerks' Jan. 22. Maranatha. Seminar-Jan. 28-30. Cohutta Jan. 23. Plantation, Lauderhill, Springs. SUNSET Pompano Beach. Jan. 29. Naples. Jan. 30. Ft. Myers. Ft. Myers Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 17 Dec. 24 Dec. 31 Jan. 7 Shores, Arcadia, Walker Gulf States Atlanta, GA 5:29 5:30 5:32. 5:36 5:40 5:45 • 5:24 5:30 Memorial, Winter Haven. Charleston. SC 5:13 5:14 5:17 .5:20 Charlotte, NC 5: I t 5:12 5:14 5:17 . 5:22 5:27 Feb. 5. St. Petersburg. Conference Executive Commit- tee-Dec. 7. Conference office. Collegedale, TN 5:25 5:29 5:31 515 • 5:39 5:45 Feb. 6. Clearwater, New Port Youth Rally-Jan. 14, 15. Bass Huntsville, AL 4:45 4:36 4:38 :4:32 • 4:46 4:52 Richey, Spring Hill, Jackson. MS 4:55 4:56 4:59 5:02 5:06 5:12 Memorial Academy. Brooksville, East Pasco, Louisville. KY 5:23 5:23 5:25 5:29. 5:33. 5:39 Plant City. Bacchiocchi Seminar on Memphis. TN 4:48 4:49 4:51 4:54 4:59 5:04 Feb. 12. Tallahassee. Sabbath Enrichment Jan. 7- Miami, Fl, 5:30 5:31 5:34 5:37 5:41 5:46 Feb. 13. Perry, Lake City, 9. Huntsville Central church. Montgomery. AL 4:40 4:41 4:43 4:47 4;51 4:56 Gainesville, Ocala, Silver Literature Evangelist Conven- Nashville, TN 4:32 4:33 4:35 4:39 4:43 4:49 Orlando, FL 5:29 5:30 5:32 5:36 5:40 5:45 Springs Shores. tion-Jan. 14, 15. Gulf Shores, Wilmington, NC 5:02 5:03 5:05 • 5:08. 5:13 5:18 Feb. 19. West Palm Beach. Ala.

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or the past 10 years, academy students have taken part in mission outreach trips in Kentucky and North Carolina. Don Keele, Jr., pastor at Georgia-Cumberland Academy, started this ministry when he was in Madison, Tennessee. When Keele moved to Columbia Adventist Academy in Washington State, he introduced the idea there. This year 60 teens and 12 staff from Madison, Columbia Adventist, and Georgia-Cumberland academies participated in the mission outreach in Appalachia. During the three-day trip in October, students worked at 13 different job sites. Projects included: roofing; repair- ing porches; plumbing repairs; replacment of rotted floor- ing, siding and ceilings; replacing storm windows; construction of a new home; and general clean-up projects. "My hope for the students is that they will take away a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ," says Keele. He also commented that he wanted the young people to see that there is more to life than materialism—that service to people and God is one of the most joy-producing experience you can have. Andrea Keele, a junior at Georgia-Cumberland Acad- emy, shares what going on these mission trips means to her: Andrea Keele, junior at Georgia-Cumberland Academy, enjoys "This year's North Carolina mission trip was the third working with old and new friends as they help build a new roof one for me. When I was younger, I always wanted to go over a mobile home for a family in North Carolina. No matter because my dad, Don Keele, Jr., led out in these trips. Fi- the job, these young people cheerfully worked hard to nally when I became a freshman at Columbia Adventist accomplish the task at hand. Academy, I went on my first trip. When my family moved to Georgia-Cumberland Academy this year, I was excited that GCA supported this type of mission outreach. "This year's mission trip theme, 'Bridging the Gap,' reminded "While getting together with old friends and meeting me that I need to stop focusing on my problems and begin thinking new ones are great fun, the main reason I keep going is about others and how I can reach out to them and show them God's because I am able to help people. It is so easy to get caught love. I've learned that nothing can bring greater joy and satisfaction up in the routine of school and work and forget about what than serving others in need, especially when you are working to- the Christian life is really all about. gether with friends. If you know you are doing something for Jesus and are working with friends, you can have fun doing the most disgusting or difficult task. "James 2:17 talks about our faith dying without good works. These trips strengthened my faith. Sometimes I don't realize it until I get home, but because I know that God has used me to bless other people, it encourages me. "The most awesome experience is not seeing the fin- ished product of our hard work, but seeing how God's love affects and changes people. This inspires me to carry the mission trip 'high' back home so that I can keep growing in my faith and sharing God's love with others."

Students from three academies worked together assisting individuals in the Appalachia region. Working in conjunction with the Housing Assistance Corporation, students worked on a home for a family currently living in substandard housing. Here students carry one of the many wall sections used in building the house.

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