Families First Vantage Point

June 2009 SOUTHERN

Our Neighborhood Bible Study

“Visit your neighbors and show an interest in the salvation of their souls .... Tell those whom you visit that the end of all things is at hand. The Lord Jesus Christ will open the door of their hearts and will make upon their minds lasting impressions .... Tell them how you found Jesus and how blessed you have been since you gained an experience in His service .... Tell them of the gladness and joy that there is in the Christian life” Testi- monies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 38. Friday evening, March 27, 2009, Cheryl and I walked up our driveway to begin visiting everyone in our neighborhood. We’ve been praying for our neighbors, we’ve walked and jogged in our neighborhood, we’ve become acquainted with some of our neighbors, we’ve waved at our neighbors, but I must admit we had not yet visited all our neighbors. We knocked on every door — about 70 homes. Most people were home, and all were cordial as we introduced ourselves as neighbors up the street. We gave each one a special invitation inviting them to a neighborhood Bible study in our home to begin April 17. Once we got started we gained courage, and we knew the outcome was entirely up to God. We prayed every day that God would impress some of our neighbors to come. On Friday evening, April 17, the house was ready, the Bible study lesson was ready, and we were ready to open our home to our neighbors. No one came. Not one. What a disappointment! By 7:30 p.m., we had prayer, and then Cheryl and I went through the Bible study by ourselves. But we figured Saturday evening would be different and just left it with the Lord. Not one knock on the door the next night. Unbelievable. Again we studied the Bible together and prayed for our neighbors. Sunday evening, 7 p.m., we heard steps on the front porch, the doorbell rang, and we welcomed our next door neighbors. Hallelujah! Talk about joy! And we praise the Lord they have opened their hearts to the Word of God, and to the truth found only in Scripture. Patrick and Arlene tell us every night after the study how much they love Gordon Retzer reading and learning. We’ve studied about the second coming of Jesus. We’ve studied Southern Union about the great love of God and God’s provision through Jesus for all of us to be saved President and live eternally. After the study on salvation through faith in Jesus, Patrick and Arlene voiced their desire to accept Christ as their personal Savior. We’ve studied the origin of evil and the great controversy between Christ and Satan. We’ve studied how it will all end and that sin will be destroyed forever, and the entire world will be re-created. We’ve studied the first angel’s message of Revelation 14, and will study all the three angels’ messages. In other words, we’re studying present truth. A couple nights ago they said, “Why don’t you come to our home for the next study?” So that’s what we did last night. The topic was God’s special sign in the last days — the beautiful message of the seventh-day Sabbath. Their son, home from college, and their high-school senior daughter joined us last night. It’s exciting! We don’t know where it will lead. But, we’re claiming the inspired promise written by God’s prophet: “... The Lord Jesus Christ will open the door of their hearts and will make upon their minds lasting impressions.”

2 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 103, No. 6, June 2009 The Southern Tidings is the Official Features Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address Families First P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832 www.southernunion.com 4 Staff Carolina Conference Editor R. Steven Norman III Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Circulation Bobbie Millburn Leaders Answer the Call Advertising Nathan Zinner 8 Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN Preaching Hands Contributing Editors Adventist Health System Julie Zaiback “Stream Life” Carolina RON QUICK Florida MARTIN BUTLER 15 Florida Hospital College DAWN McLENDON Georgia-Cumberland Tamara Wolcott Fisher Moving Education to Gulf States Becky Grice Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN a Higher Level Oakwood University Michele Solomon South Atlantic JAMES LAMB 30 South Central Michael Harpe Social Work Department Fosters Southeastern Robert Henley Southern Adventist University Lori Futcher Leadership Development Conference/Institution Directory Among Students CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 32 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 “Code Orange!” P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 Lockdown GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 34 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 From Atheist to SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 Evangelist P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 37 SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 10 Carolina FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF 12 Florida HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 16 Georgia-Cumberland 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY (256) 726-7000 18 Gulf States 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 22 Kentucky-Tennessee SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (800) SOUTHERN 24 South Atlantic

P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 ews 26 South Central SOUTHERN TIDINGS Volume 103 Number 6, June 2009. 28 Southeastern Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to all members. POSTMASTER: send changes of addr ess to Southern 29 Adventist Health System Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 36 Southern Adventist University N 38 Obituaries 44 Classified Advertising 47 Calendar

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4 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 Families

FirstBy Allan r. Williamson

ecently, I was connecting to Ranother flight at Atlanta Harts- field-Jackson International Airport. If I have time before my flight leaves, I like to walk between the concourses instead of riding the train. As I walked between concourses T and A, I found an inter- esting display of 14 rock sculptures from Africa. Each sculpture has an inscription of the importance and meaning of the design. I was attracted to one of the sculptures which portrayed four generations of a family, with the fourth generation being carried in the arms of the third generation mother. This sculpture was called “The Family Pyramid.” The designer learned the art of rock sculpture from his Director David Bermejo (back row, center) and the Orlando Spanish Adventurer Club father. He was then sent to a special school to train under a master teacher. The designer developed ily heritage to the next generation. we are committed to passing on this sculpture because he wanted I thought about this family the heritage of our Bible truths and to emphasize how important family pyramid sculpture and its message Christian lifestyle to our families. As was to him and how we need to as I walked to my gate to catch my a Church we believe that the family protect, care, and pass on our fam- flight. As Seventh-day Adventists unit is so important to passing on

Walking is great exercise and helps me stay “InStep for Life,” a new health program developed by the North American Division health ministries department. This fitness program is for all church members. Be sure to visit the website and start walking for your health.

J u n e 2 0 0 9 • T IDINGS 5 our heritage to our future genera- friends. Estela told the Lopez family tions. In the book of Proverbs, it about the Adventurer Club. One refers to families, children, and Sabbath afternoon, the neighbor’s grandchildren, as the heritage of three girls, Valepina, Michelle, and the Lord. Mariana, came to the church to visit the Adventurer Club. They immedi- God’s Plan ately fell in love with the program. David Bermejo is the director They would come home every of the Orlando Spanish Adven- week and tell their parents, Carlos turer Club, which began 13 years and Julie, about the great things ago with a group of five children they did and learned. Their mother coloring, singing, and watching would listen to them and became videos. The Club has progressed to intrigued by their excitement and more than 70 Adventurers who are energy for the Club. This prompted eager to attend each week. Bermejo Julie to start coming to church. Af- shares the following story — it is ter many Sabbaths in church, God an inspiring and encouraging story moved her heart to be baptized and that shows how family ministries become a part of the Seventh-day can make a difference in the lives Adventist family. Following in their of others. mother’s footsteps, the two eldest Adventurers Michelle, Mariana, and Va- David’s pastor, Hermes Taveras, daughters started special baptismal lepina Lopez enjoy being members of the Orlando Spanish Adventurer Club. and his wife, Estela, lived in the classes through the Adventurer same neighborhood as another fam- Club. ily who were not members of the Their father wasn’t very excited the family of Christ as a family, and Seventh-day Adventist Church. Both about this change in lifestyle, and that Sabbath, before leaving, they families had something in common did everything he could to dis- were baptized in a touching cer- — there were three girls in each courage them from attending the emony that moved everyone in at- of their families. That’s when the Adventurer Club. He soon found tendance. The story doesn’t end in two mothers bonded and became out that, no matter what he did to the waters of baptism, but contin- try to discourage them from going ues to the sands of the Middle East. to church, they would not give in The church received the good news because the Adventurer Club was that Carlos is studying the Bible where they wanted to be. Their with other Adventist soldiers, and dad’s plan had failed. Little did he that his captain is also a Seventh- know what God was about to do day Adventist. in his life. Based in Orlando in God truly had a plan for this the United States Army, he got the family. It started with an opportunity word he was to be called for duty to share, and two little girls giving in Afghanistan as a medic. Deep their lives to Christ with the help down in his heart, the Holy Spirit of the Adventurer Club. It is easy was quietly working in his life. He to see how God used the Adven- noticed the changes that had taken turer Club and family ministries as place in his family, and longed a witness to guide a family into the for a change in his life as well. He Seventh-day Adventist Church. began to ask questions and study Allan R. Williamson is youth, fam- the Bible. Just before he was to be ily, and church ministries director for deployed, he announced to his wife the Southern Union Conference. and daughters that he wanted to be Carlos, Julie, Michelle, Mariana, and baptized before he left for duty. His Valepina Lopez are happy to be a part of girls, who were ready to be bap- the family of God. tized, decided they wanted to join

It is very important for families to have a daily devotional time together where they can sing, read from the scriptures, share their favorite text, and pray. Family devotionals help strengthen our relationship with Jesus and help us to share our faith in the community.

6 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 Ministry Resources Helping Families Pass on Adventist Values and Heritage I am very thankful that I belong to a Church that cares about its future generations, and has developed ministries that will help us pass on our heritage.

Here are some ministry resources that are available from your Church to teach and strengthen your family:

• Little Lambs – a program for preschool children • Eager Beavers – kindergarten age • Adventurers – grades 1-4 • Pathfinders – grades 5-12 • Teen Leadership Training (TLT) – a program to develop leadership • Kids In Discipleship – mentoring kids to be empowered disciples of Jesus now • Adventist Youth (AY) Meetings • GODencounters – a movement of young adults wholeheartedly pursuing a 24/7 experience with Jesus Christ • Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) – a ministry to Adventist public university students • Campus Ministry – a ministry to involve our academy and Adventist university students in in- reach and outreach ministry • Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM) • From This Day Forward – a one-day celebration of marriage commitment • Family Ministries – go to www.adventistfamilyministries.com for further information and resources • AdventSource – church resource center www.adventsource.org • InStep For Life – www.instepforlife.com • National Service Organization (NSO) – a ministry to our Adventist members in the military

For further information and resources, be sure to check the following websites: • Your local conference website for summer and family camps • Southern Union Conference www.southernunion.com • North American Division www.nadadventist.org

J u n e 2 0 0 9 • T IDINGS 7 Carolina Conference Leaders Answer the Call to “Share Him” Hands were enthusiasti- words, then the major battle Sam Bonham, Confer- North Church in Asheville, cally raised high when the is won. The unique part of ence executive committee N.C., David, an elderly question was asked, “Who this gift is sharing the beauti- member gentleman who sat alone would like to participate ful story of Christ and seeing — “As a in the pew was among the in preaching a Share Him eyes fill up with tears, with speaker five visitors. As he shared Homeland Campaign?” The the love of Christ beaming for this his story with me, his voice call went out from Jim Da- from listeners’ faces. Noth- campaign, was barely audible due to vidson, Carolina Conference ing, nothing my friend, will I was en- surgery that had paralyzed president, to the Conference ever out-give that gift!” couraged half of his vocal cords. directors, associate directors, David Kidder, Carolina to witness Though raised an Adventist, and members of the execu- Adventist Retirement Sys- the com- David left the Church as a tive committee. And it wasn’t tems, Inc., president/CEO — mitment youth, joined the military, just talk; it was action! For “When of church members and and lived a life of sin. His three weekends in March, asked visitors who were present for eyes filled with tears as he these volunteers spread out to par- each presentation. Several told how God had merci- over the Carolinas to preach ticipate expressed how they were fully provided treatments for the Gospel. Here are some in the blessed by the clarity of the lung cancer that kept it from of their testimonies: Share message. People are truly affecting his right lung. The Marlene Morgan, Confer- Him hungry for, and searching church has embraced and ence associate treasurer series at for, Bible truth. The cam- loved him. After the pastor — “If you want to receive Ashe- paigns also served as a time and elders anointed him in the most ville of revival and spiritual reaf- prayer, he made his decision wonderful Foster firmation for church mem- for baptism. There is joy in GIFT …. Church in Asheville, N.C., bers. No doubt, God has Heaven over every soul who Try doing my initial response was that blessed the campaign, and a returns to the fold.” a Share my schedule would not al- harvest is imminent.” Gary Moyer, Conference Him cru- low it. However, when the Bob Self, Conference executive secretary — “Great sade. My young adults of our church church development and meetings at the Charlotte brother- agreed to assist in presenting communi- Univer- in-law, this series, their enthusiasm ty services sity City Leo Smith, was contagious! I could not director Church and I were say no. And the experience — “At our in Char- presenters at the York, S.C., has benefitted me person- first Share lotte, N.C.! Church. When you pray for ally, requiring me to study Him meet- Members the Holy Spirit to be with even more, and reaffirming ing in and visi- you and ask Him to provide to me how close we are to the small tors were the words, to be only His the second coming of Jesus.” Asheville very ap-

8 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 preciative of these presenta- message of love and hope, God for how He blessed. regular attendees were newly tions, and many members it overwhelms my own heart During our prayer session baptized members from a learned some new things. and makes me want to share on the last Sabbath morning, previous evangelistic series. On a number of occasions, Him even more. If I can do we were thrilled to learn one They especially appreci- the subject we presented this, everyone can. I want to man had checked his card for ated hearing Bible prophecy shared just what members do everything I can to hasten baptism. Following the last again, commenting on how needed for someone they His coming. If you want Jesus meeting, we were overjoyed clear the Bible is regard- were studying with. We to come soon, trust Him, when another gentleman ing the events leading up were blessed with six deci- surrender to Him, and Share told Sandy and me that he to Jesus’ second coming. sions for either baptism or Him!” wanted to be baptized. He Perhaps the most special time rebaptism. As presenters, Ernie Boughman, Con- said this was an answer to was after the “Going Home” Rick Russell and myself were ference executive committee his mother’s prayer, which presentation when the group also blessed with revival in member — “Faith Durkin and she had been praying for 57 stood together, joined hands our own lives.” I, along with some welcomed years.” to pray, and made a com- Bonnie Davidson, Con- support from our spouses, Robert Crux, Conference mitment to meet together in ference shepherdess coor- Martin and Sandy, were privi- associate executive secretary Heaven to join hands again.” dinator — “I never thought leged to present the Share — “We were pleased at how God could use a timid person Him meetings at the Colum- the Thomasville, N.C., Church like me to preach an evan- bia First Church in Columbia, supported these meetings. Tip from the gelistic S.C. We The at- Evangelist series. felt the tendance Each Holy averaged “The more time I Spirit just over we know Christ, have present 60 percent the better we had the at our for the privilege meetings, entire se- can represent Life Ad 7x4.5:Layoutof shar- 1 3/30/09 12:38 PMand Page we 1 ries. Some Him to others.” ing His praise of the

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Carolina News

Michael Brackett Ordained Michael Brackett was ordained into the Gospel ministry on May 2, 2009, at Mt. Pisgah Church. Confer- ence officials, family, and friends were in attendance to lend their support to this important event. Brackett was recently voted in as senior pastor of the 450-member congregation located on the campus of Mt. Pisgah Academy. Prior to this promotion, he served as associate pastor for several years. He and his wife, Dawn, are looking forward to this Rick Russel, Conference treasurer; Dawn and Michael Brackett; Jim Davidson, Conference president; Gary Moyer, Conference executive secretary; Buz Menhardt, former senior pastor; and new chapter in their lives Haskell Williams, Conference ministerial director. of service to the Lord. 33 Inches of Love Given in Honor of Emma Emma Boughman mean Emma would lose times. Her im- was diagnosed with acute her hair. She and Emma’s mune system was lymphoblastic leukemia two cousins, Abby (10) lower because (ALL) on June and Tori (9), all of the treatments 18, 2007. This members of and medicines. precious girl Charlotte Uni- As part of the was only three versity Church, treatment, Emma years old. determined did lose her hair, The doctors they wanted but never lost her and hospi- to donate their spirit. She is now tals started hair to Locks in remission and the intensive of Love as a looking forward chemotherapy, testimony of to her last day of while her their love for treatments on Au- entire family Emma. gust 23, 2009 — a prayed. Locks day of celebration! Emma’s aunt, Amy (center), and her two cousins, Abby and Tori, had their hair Emma lives of Love is an Amy, Abby, cut for Locks of Love. The total amount in Lexington, S.C., with her organization that provides and Tori were fi- cut was 33 inches in honor of Emma. mom and dad, Ernie and hairpieces to children. nally able to have Gale, and her little brother, Since the requirement is at their hair cut on launched a website to help Alex. They are members of least 10 inches each, it took March 13, 2009. The total raise money for toys, Columbia First Church, and some time to grow their amount cut was 33 inches games, and crafts for their Emma attends Columbia hair to the proper length. in honor of Emma. They local children’s hospital. Adventist Academy. Emma was very brave praise God for His con- You can visit it at www. Emma’s aunt, Amy, and went for weekly che- tinued watchful care over emmaslight.org. who is also her godmother, motherapy treatments, and Emma. —BY BRIAN KING knew that “chemo” would was hospitalized multiple Emma’s family

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Carolina News

World War II P.O.W. Receives Presidential Honor What would you do if that makes our country you received a letter and great.” Les Rilea, Southern photograph from the Union civilian chaplain, President of the United presented Baskin with the States? Usually such honors letter of recognition for merit heroic acts, strength, his courageous acts as a and positive influence in veteran and P.O.W. during perilous times. Charles R. WWII. Baskin of Columbia, S.C., —BY JACQUIE PINDER received this award for his patriotism and selflessness in the line of duty. Former President George W. Bush said, “Baskin contributed to the advancement of freedom in the 20th century and displayed the character and sense of purpose

Elders’ Retreat Brings Needed Training

More Than Words

Kevin Morgan, pastor of the Warrensville Church, recently published his latest Carlton Robinson (left, standing), Spencer Stump, Mel Cline, Willie Williams, Carl Preciado, book, More Than Words. Charles Muse, Diane Burishkin (left, seated), Audrey Bodeker, Wayne Bodeker, and James A. Cress, General Conference ministerial secretary It recounts the fascinat- ing story behind the writing “This has been extremely ate secretary. Arrias also edits and teaching leaders of the of Ellen White’s The Desire helpful,” stated one of the Elder’s Digest magazine. Church. These thoughts and of Ages. More Than Words attendees at the recent elders’ The role of elder is not more were brought out by was inspired by a talk by retreat held at Nosoca Pines a position to be taken light- the presenters, who espe- Jim Davidson, Conference Ranch. This year’s presenters ly. Simply put, elders should cially addressed the chal- president, who expressed were James A. Cress, Gen- be peacemakers, prayer war- lenges and opportunities an concern over the Church’s eral Conference ministerial riors, teachers, leaders by elder faces as a shepherd in loss of identity as a special secretary, and Jonas Arrias, example, and decision mak- their church. Advent people. General Conference associ- ers. They are the preaching —BY RON QUICK

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Florida News

144 Baptized at Maranatha Church Crusade Maranatha Church in Miami Gardens, Fla., ended a four-week Good News Gospel Explosion Crusade with 103 new converts and 41 rebaptisms. The church was filled to capacity as former Calypso king- turned-evangelist, Claudius Morgan, explained the scriptures. Morgan delivered the nightly sermons with the assistance of his family. Scriptures were read by his wife, his daughter sang, and his son played the drums. Sermon topics

included “How Did Sunday W i tt er D wig ht Worship Come to Amer- Evangelist Claudius Morgan (hand raised) and the former Maranatha associate pastor, Stephen ica?”, “The Truth of the Stewart (now pastor at Covenant Church, Pembroke Pines), prepare to baptize two of the 144 indi- Spotted Leopard,” “Who viduals who made decisions for Christ at Maranatha Church’s Gospel Explosion Crusade. Determines Whether You Live or Die?”, and “What the crusade. Visitors from “The meetings brought dynamic, Bible-centered Happens When a Lady has a local community church the entire church and the preaching. We will remem- Labor Pains?” were so impressed with wider community togeth- ber his enthusiasm, unique Several subsequent bap- the meetings, they invited er,” says Keith Harding, style, and spirit-filled minis- tisms have taken place after Morgan to preach there on Maranatha senior pastor. try for a long time.” following up with individu- the following Sunday. He ac- “We were inspired and —by Lesonie Walker als who were touched by cepted their invitation. energized by Claudius’ AND Leonarda McKenzie Grace Rutt Celebrates 103rd Birthday Grace Rutt, nicknamed Grace began working in Grace regularly attends “Amazing Grace” by her the local high school caf- Avon Park Church where friends, turned 103 years eteria. Her second husband she enjoys participating in old on March 30, 2009. was killed in a car accident, Sabbath services and prayer Along with one brother, and her third husband meetings. On March 29, she was raised on a farm in passed away in 1998. the day before her 103rd Bethlehem, Penn. In 2004, Grace moved birthday, more than 100 Married at age 18, to Florida with her daugh- friends met at the church Grace raised five children. ter, Hannah Eppel. At age to congratulate Grace and The family always had 98, she started volunteering assure her of their love a large garden and at Florida Hospital Heart- and best wishes. Several of canned enough food land Division in Sebring, her friends remarked how to last them through keeping the serving deck much they hoped to be do- the winter. After the clean two days a week. ing as well as Grace if they t death of her first Each year, hospital staff lived to reach her age. husband in 1964, honor her on her birthday. —by Naomi Zalabak Sei f er Tom

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Florida News

New Port Richey School Attains Junior Academy Status

New Port Richey, Fla., Springs, Fla., and Festival Adventist Christian School of the Arts at Forest Lake will become a 10-grade Academy, Apopka, Fla., facility with the addition of as well as community grades 9 and 10 in the fall service projects such as of 2009. The school current- Adopt-a-Road. Highlights of ly has four teachers and 50 New Port Richey School’s students in pre-kindergar- curriculum include strong o s: L ennie Sc h ie f er

den through eighth grade. A math, science, and Spanish Ph o t fifth teacher will be added courses. Principal Almibar Cruz (second from right), directs the school’s in the fall. All students begin play- traveling marimba band, in addition to teaching math and science. The existing $1,000,000 ing instruments and are part state-of-the-art school plant of the school band, starting was built less than six years from the third grade. Dif- ago on seven acres across ferent classes each month the street from New Port are assigned special music Richey Church. The property at church, and the upper- has a softball diamond and grade students plan one soccer field, plus recreational Vesper program per month. activities and playground for The marimba band per- all grades. A new basketball/ forms concerts at churches volleyball/tennis court was and other venues in a 100- New Port Richey Adventist Christian School recently built. mile radius. The school is actively New Port Richey nastics, Spanish, music, the highest-rated facilities in involved with Conference- Church operates a day care and Christian principles are Pasco County. sponsored programs such as a feeder to the school. taught, helping to give the For addition informa- as Outdoor Education at The child enrollment is 125 school an excellent reputa- tion, visit www.nprsda.org. Camp Kulaqua in High with 17 employees. Gym- tion and making it one of —by Lennie Schiefer Family Fellowships Flourish at Pine Hills Church lay pastor and recent gradu- bers. Prayer lists are submit- doctrine. The group study ate of Oakwood University, ted by church members series will culminate in July Huntsville, Ala. with the names of families with a family life reaping This model decentral- they wish to see led to Jesus campaign. izes the weekly prayer this year. These individuals The Family Fellowship meeting from the local are prayed for and also nur- evangelism model used at

J oan de G anne s church to multiple prayer tured by members’ acts of Pine Hills was created and Members of the Clement family and study groups meeting kindness through meeting monitored by Gordon and pray before studying the Bible. in 20 homes and covering felt needs. Waveney Martinborough, these subjects: sharing and In April, the families former co-directors of Inter- Pine Hills Church, Or- caring, Bible study, prayer, were invited to join Pine American Division family lando, Fla., launched a Fam- and fellowship. Hills Church members in ministries and current direc- ily Fellowships program on Each week’s focus is on the 20 groups to study a tors of Happy Family Bible Sabbath, February 14, 2009, prayer and intercession for series of 15 Bible lessons. Seminars International, led by Newton King, pastor, the salvation of neighbors, These lessons combine fam- Apopka, Fla. and Kevin Lake, volunteer friends, and family mem- ily life education with Bible —by Joan de Gannes

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Florida News

School Music Group Wins Top Honors The Fire ’n Steel En- semble from Walker Memo- rial Academy, Avon Park, Fla., was announced as grand prize winner of the annual Music USA Festi- val’s instrumental category, which included concert bands and other ensem- bles. The event was held March 27, 2009, at Univer- sal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Fire ’n Steel consists of 18 talented musicians in grades 7-12 performing on steel pans originating from the island of Trini- K uiper

dad. Participating students I liana must be able to read music, Fire ’n Steel members, under the direction of Leonard Cann: Nikki Paradero (left, top row), Gopaul have the ability to memo- Sankar, Jonathan Tangunan, Stephanie Anglero, Jim Magpayo, Casey Manahan, Rachel Reid, rize, have a keen sense of Rexley Demiar, Kyle Asumen, Kristelle Lagabon, Hazel Teope, Roan Asumbrado (left, bottom row), rhythm, and be a member Johnel Lagabon, Karl Asumen, Patrick Atiga, Darren Martin, Aaron Bautista, and Kristen Parade- ro. Not pictured: David Jolly. of the school band. Music USA Festivals are with a professional adjudi- superior rating in the com- Fire ’n Steel members the most prominent musical cator, a performance rating petition. This win qualified were musically and spiri- events for middle and high with taped comments by them for the grand prize in tually motivated as they school choral and instru- a three-judge panel, and a Music USA Festival’s instru- prepared for this event and mental performing ensem- professional CD recording mental category. sought the Lord’s guidance bles on the east coast. The of their performance. The double icing on at each rehearsal. They also Festival competitions are Competing against oth- the cake came when found this to be a very pos- held in Florida, New York, er steel drum groups from Gopaul Sankar, a sopho- itive educational reward for and Washington, D.C. across the state of Florida, more, was chosen as one the hard work and concen- Each performing ensemble Fire ’n Steel captured the of five outstanding soloists tration required of them. receives an on-stage clinic first place trophy with a in the festival. —by Leonard Cann Victory Company Enjoys a Day to Remember Ten baptisms marked into the kingdom of God. the anticipated moment of April 4, 2009, as a high After worship services, the day when Roberts and Sabbath to remember by the congregation moved Jerome Ebanks, elder, en- Victory Company mem- to the nearby Fort Pierce tered the water to baptize bers and visitors in Port St. Church to utilize its baptis- 10 individuals for Jesus Lucie, Fla. try for the special baptismal Christ. Earlier in the morning, service. The candidates Returning to their Theo Roberts, pastor, chal- were prepared for baptism church home in Port St. lenged the baptismal can- in classes conducted by Earl Lucie, new members

C ecile Senerine didates to consider a new Campbell, head elder, and celebrated their first Com- Shanelia Foster (left) and start by sacrificing time and Bible studies from Roberts. munion among fellowship, Tiffany Senerine celebrate energy in an united effort Inspiring songs pre- singing, and testimonies. together after their baptisms. to see individuals come pared waiting hearts for —by Theo Roberts

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Georgia-Cumberland Feature

Preaching Hands “Stream Live” BY Jeff Jordan and Rebecca Brooks This year, the Southern Deaf Fel- "It was a real lowship (SDF), which meets at the blessing to watch McDonald Road Church, 5440 Mc- your live video this Donald Road, McDonald, Tennessee, morning .... I will began sharing sermons on Sabbath contact some deaf morning via live web streaming on people and tell the the Internet, using American Sign Lan- news," shares Neil guage (http://www.deafchurchonline. Davidson of Cali- org). Sabbath School starts at 10 a.m., fornia. and church service at 11:15 a.m., each "The live web Saturday morning. cast of Sabbath wor- “We can reach people around ship service went the world through this method,” says through success- Jeff Jordan, SDF pastor. Jordan also fully. I was able coordinates on SDF annual camp to see and under- Jeff Jordan, Southern Deaf Fellowship pastor, preaches using meeting each summer, and says about stand your sermon American Sign Language. 30 people attend SDF each week, and (in American Sign about 45 on average log on to the Language)," writes Alan Beer from tist Church in the North American web stream. “I know of families who Florida. Division in 2005.The work began in watch, but there is no way of know- It has been estimated that there 1997, when the Georgia-Cumberland ing if from the 45 computers that log are more than two million profoundly Conference called Jordan to plant a on are really 100 people watching. deaf people and 25 million hearing Seventh-day Adventist church for the We also have approximately 440 visits impaired in North America, and an deaf based in the Atlanta metro area. each month who are watching the estimated 75-100 million deaf world- The church plant started slowly from archived sermons at different times.” wide. The needs of deaf people have the ground up. Due to the uniqueness been misun- of the ministry, the Conference de- derstood, so cided to expand the ministry beyond the deaf work Atlanta to reach the entire Southern in the Seventh- Union through the Internet. day Adventist In 2008, SDF made the move to church has be based out of Collegedale, Tennes- been slow. see. The church could benefit from However, the the wide exposure in the Southern use of technol- Adventist University community. ogy is helping Students, especially those taking sign it grow. language as a second language, could The be involved and supportive, and there Southern Deaf were already several deaf Adventist Fellowship families living in the area. was organized "We were so surprised as we as the first and watched your church service and The Southern Deaf Fellowship shares its sermons online via live web only official were so thrilled..." says Joyce Sturm streaming every Sabbath morning. deaf Adven- from Michigan.

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Community Class Teaches Art of Bread Baking Several Johnson City, six years old to grand- Rogersville, Tenn., Church, The community was Tenn., Church members mothers and grandfathers, and a former baker in the informed about the class were among the many at- participated. The class was Navy, aimed at teaching through several sources. tendees of the community sponsored by Johnson City about “making three loaves The local newspaper ran a bread-making class held at Church community services of wholesome, healthy news release to announce the Jonesborough Visitors ministries department. bread for less than the the event. Flyers were dis- Center in East Tennessee. The instructor, Bob price of a gallon of gas.” tributed by two health food More than 50 people from East, retired pastor of the It was extremely practical, stores in town, and also by especially in these hard the Johnson City Adventist economic times when Church. The local Natural eating healthy is becom- Foods Market co-sponsored ing expensive. the event. The local news- True to Baker Bob’s paper also reported on the words, “Baking is a lost class. art, and many people This class was a spring- are losing that skill.” board for other classes that However, for those who will be offered by the John- attended the cooking son City Church, including class, it was revived. At organic gardening, canning, E. O nyango the end of the session, dehydrating and storing o by every participant left food, wellness and health, Ph o t with a ready-to-bake and alternative energy and Those who participated in the bread-baking class each left with a loaf, and Bob’s recipe heat sources. ready-to-bake loaf of bread. for two loaves of bread. —BY Martha Michieka Youth Festival Draws 1,000 “The Youth Festival is the emergent Adventist beliefs, we were given a the “Expression Session” a special day of worship generation (“that’s you,” Person — a Person to love highlighted the talents of set aside to celebrate the he told the audience). and follow. That’s the most youth, collegiates, and faith and talents of our First, they will have a important thing, first and young adults through mu- youth and young adults, deeper devotion to God. foremost.” sic and drama. and to give them a spe- Second, they will love In the afternoon, The day concluded cial opportunity to shine like Jesus loves. Third, with a performance by for the Lord and be an they will live in “Jesus guest musician John encouragement to their communities,” meaning Waller, a singer, song peers,” says Rob Lang, they will think more of writer, and worship Georgia-Cumberland Con- community instead of leader in the Christian ference youth ministries being centered on self. community. director. The Youth Festi- And fourth, they will un- “I’ve learned a lot,” val was held March 28 at derstand that Heaven is said Tara Thompson, the CrossPointe Christian about being with God. who attends Georgia- Center in Dalton, Ga. “I have a burden for Cumberland Academy On Sabbath morning, Jesus becoming central brook s in Calhoun, Ga. “I liked featured speaker Sam Le- to our faith again,” said the speaker and all the onor, campus pastor at La Leonor. “There are a rebecca music groups. I think Sierra University, spoke to lot of things that have o by the sermon was my

an estimated 1,000 attend- taken more prominence Ph o t favorite thing today. ees at the festival. Along than Jesus. We were The youth group from the Atlanta It was really inspira- with humorous anecdotes, not given lists, we were North Hispanic Church performs tional.” he shared four marks of not given statements of during the “Expression Session.” —BY rebecca brooks

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Friday Night Light Involves Youth Bullock What do you get Jesus works in new Celebrates when you combine ways. 30 sixth to eighth The response so 100th Birthday graders, light refresh- far has been awe- ments, open Bibles, some. Non-Adventist and probing ques- friends and neigh- tions about God’s bors invited by the

Word? The answer is th an wurl youth have attended

Friday Night Light. jona every meeting. Par-

The Calhoun, o by ents are encouraged Eloise Rice Britton Bullock still Ga., Church has to participate, but Ph o t plays the piano at 100 years old. started a new mainly as listeners program targeting Albert Handal opens the Friday night Bible and guides. Eloise Rice Britton study for the Calhoun youth group. middle school youth After about 45 Bullock celebrated her 100th that challenges them acquainted, the youth are minutes in the small birthday November 20 with to participate in an in- oriented to the relevant groups, everyone gathers family, and on November 22 depth, directed Bible study passage with a short pre- again, and Handal presents with friends and the Stan- focused on developing a sentation by Handal. They a short summary to help difer Gap Church in Chat- deeper walk with Jesus. then divide up into small wrap things up. tanooga, Tenn., by playing The program is “home groups of seven or eight, At the first meeting, the piano for the guests and grown” and was developed and begin exploring the one of the youth ap- taking a ride on a motor- by Albert Handal, Calhoun passage with the help of a proached an adult and cycle with her son, Cliff. youth pastor. Handal’s study guide that one of the said, “I just want to know Eloise met her first vision is to immerse the parents uses to direct the Jesus better!” husband, Farris Britton, at youth in Bible exploration small group. The questions Friday Night Light is Cedar Lake Academy. They at members’ homes, with are purposefully written to helping make that wish had three children, Norma parents participating as draw the students into the come true. Jean, Jim, and Cliff. She has guides in the studies. Bible, and to help them —BY Jonathan Wurl 11 grandchildren and 22 After a few minutes look at the characters, mo- great-grandchildren. for snacks and getting tives, responses, and how In 1973, she and Farris moved to Florida. While there, eight weeks later, she lost her son, Jim, and her Savannah Hispanic Evangelism husband, Farris. In her grief, she turned to music, playing Leads to Baptisms the piano for church events The Savannah Hispanic Georgia began an evange- tisements were few, and across Michigan. Adventist Company in listic series with an em- only 10 guests arrived the In 1980, she met Odell phasis on family first night. However, by the Bullock at a wedding. They during mid-April, second and third nights, had known each other be- with presentations there were 80 people at- fore through church-related by Jorge Quin- tending! By the third night, events. They were married tana, pastor, and seven people indicated a in 1980. J orge Q uin t iana a pastor from the desire for baptism, and two Now, having lost her Florida Confer- were baptized on Sabbath. daughter and her second ence. The meet- The Savannah First husband, Eloise keeps busy

o s ubmi tt ed by ings were held at Church is also planning to crocheting. Some items are sold to support the building Ph o t the Savannah First hold a series geared toward Adventist School the Anglo community in fund and worthy student Jorge Quintiana, pastor of the Savannah fund. Hispanic Company, baptizes one of the gym. the Spring. new members at the end of the series. The adver- —BY Mark Piotrowski —BY Elsie DeLeon

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Gulf States News

Conference Singles Retreat a Crowning Success The phrase ian. One identifying broken hearts, and provide “Contagious Chris- characteristic pre- fellowship for those who’ve tian Singles,” coined vailed, and that was experienced divorce, by Jennie Bunton, a strong connection separation, or death of a seemed a perfect to Christ. spouse, or have never mar- description of at- A large nucleus ried. Almost everyone fits tendees at the Gulf group formed dur- one of these categories at States Conference ing this retreat, re- some time in their lives. Singles Retreat held sulting in individuals This ministry is led by in Montgomery, The singles represented a diverse group in age, who will support a Anita Pembleton, Ph.D., Ala., recently. The nationality, and occupation. committee designed who serves as Conference theme for the week- to grow this minis- family ministries director. end was, “Success- God is to stay connected to try. The group plans Her qualifications include fully Single: Where is My the power Source. to hold another retreat next licensed mental health Place in God’s Plan?” The singles repre- year. Regional activities will counselor, certified family Mel Eisele, Conference sented a diverse group. be spearheaded by local life educator, a bachelor’s president, welcomed the A few examples: born in members. A newsletter is degree in business and group during Friday night Brazil, England, Hawaii; planned to keep everyone psychology, a master in Vespers. Sabbath morning, nurse practitioner, law in touch. counseling and psychology, network engineer Boyd student, accountant, diesel The aim of the Con- and a doctorate in behav- Stephens shared his experi- mechanic, police officer, ference Singles’ Ministries ioral health. ences, explaining the key former NASA engineer; age is to have a strong spiri- —BY GLADYS SHARRER element to partnering with 20-something to octogenar- tual emphasis, to help heal

CHIP Participants Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol

Participants in the featured CHIP program health. As CHIP 30-day Coronary Health developer Hans Diehl, director, Troxell, Improvement Program Dr.HSc., M.P.H., director of who has devel- (CHIP), held at the Uni- Lifestyle Medicine Insti- oped numerous versity Parkway Church tute of Loma Linda, Calif., vegan recipes, in Pensacola recently, discussing the relationship addressed specific experienced extraordinary of diet to diseases, includ- health concerns outcomes. On average, ing heart disease, diabetes, and shared tips on each of the 24 participants cancer, and other health vegetarian cook- lowered their cholesterol issues. A nationally recog- ing. by eight percent, lowered nized author and health Troxell says, glucose by 5.5 percent, and authority, Diehl stresses “All participants Wilf Wixwat, Marshall Ward, Ann Pitt- lost 3.8 pounds. eating a wide variety of had very positive man, and Pat Hayes perform the CHIP Melanie Troxell, a certi- food as grown, and regular comments about "cheer." fied CHIP instructor, led exercise to prevent, arrest, their experience. the four two-hour evening and reverse many western The program was good, producible and enjoyable. sessions each week for four lifestyle diseases. and the group dynamic Cholesterol, weight, blood weeks. Each participant un- Participants sampled was fun. The cooks (church pressure, and blood sugars derwent a health screening, vegetarian dishes, and car- member volunteers) and dropped significantly, and including blood labora- ried home recipes, along the food were amazing. people were saying that tory analysis, before and with a tote bag full of other Many said the food and they just feel better. ” after the program. DVD’s materials designed to help recipes are what convinced —BY GLENDA HASS shown during the sessions them take charge of their them that this lifestyle is re-

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Gulf States News

Conference Membership Surpasses 10,000 When Jamie Pombo, 7, 848. But five years later explains Mel Eisele, Confer- pastor of the Montgomery, at the 30th Constituency, ence president. Ala., Hispanic Company, the membership was 9,054, “We set goals,” says baptized Jose Humberto missing the goal by nine Leslie Louis, Conference Jimenez Ocana, the Gulf percent. executive secretary, “be- States Conference reached “God has asked us to cause any organization that a goal in membership that take the message of Jesus, functions without a goal is had been set eight years His love, and soon return, like a ship headed to sea earlier. On March 26, Karen to every person in our ter- with no destination. An Peoples, Conference mem- ritory, and to assist others ocean of emptiness is out bership clerk, entered Jose’s as they take this message there for a church to simply name into the records, and to every person on Earth, float around having end- he became the 10,000th urging all to prepare for His less committee meetings, member. return. Those who accept meaningless discussions, and During the 29th Con- this message are an indicator lukewarm commitments.” stituency Session, April 22, that we are advancing God’s On November 14, 2009, 2001, the Conference set a kingdom. Ten thousand a Conference-wide service goal of reaching a member- members is a mile marker of thanksgiving and praise is Ten-year-old Jose became the ship of 10,000 members in a along the road and shows planned to celebrate reach- 10,000th member when he period of five years. At that us how close we are to our ing the goal. was baptized on March 21, time the membership was goal of reaching everyone,” —BY REBECCA GRICE 2009, at Camp Alamisco. Opelika Church Celebrates Grand Opening 9,630-square- outreach plans are to open God, led them to a retailer foot facility a language school for the who offered $1.3 million has a seat- growing Korean commu- for the property. After sell- ing capacity nity. ing their church, the con- of 200. Also The new facility was gregation met with another included made possible when church in their district until are rooms the small congregation they purchased the cur- for Sab- of members decided to rent property, which had bath School sell their aging church a house on it. They reno- classes, a with hopes of finding and vated the house to utilize large kitchen building a new church that for worship services until Jeff Westburg, pastor, cuts the ribbon during and dining would better meet their the grand opening. the grand opening. hall, plus needs. After much prayer, —BY REBECCA GRICE other rooms More than 200 mem- with space for an elemen- bers and visitors gathered tary school, an early child- at the Opelika, Ala., Church hood development center, on January 31, 2009, to and an exercise room. celebrate the grand open- The church sits on seven- ing of their new facility. and-a-half acres, which is Guests included the mayor being put to good use. A of Opelika, former pastors, walking trail with exercise Conference administrators, stations and a small disc departmental leaders, and golf course will be avail- office staff. able to the community The $1 million, and members soon. Other The new sanctuary seats 200.

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Gulf States News

Women’s Retreat Weekend of Blessings

Women enjoyed beautiful music and inspiring speakers.

More than 240 women with stations where women to,” says Hobbs, “but I felt tunity to share her faith and gathered in March for the could stop and pray. April impressed to make an altar love for God to other women annual Conference Women’s Hobbs, a member of the call.” When she invited any she met at the convention. Retreat. Many lives were women’s ministries coun- who wanted to let Jesus into “Many who attend are not of changed as the women cil, created a prayer room. their heart for the first time the Adventist faith, and it’s experienced Christian fel- Prayer request boxes were to come forward, she was wonderful to have a place lowship with old and new set up in different areas amazed as women came to bring friends and fam- friends; abundant spiritual of the campus, and each forward and joined her. The ily members where we can refreshing through prayer, evening Mapp and Hobbs call was extended to include all grow in Christ together,“ inspirational speakers, and prayed for the requests those who wanted to re- Page explains. This year the beautiful music; and times which had been submitted. dedicate their lives to God. retreat was held at the 4-H to be quiet and listen to the Hobbs felt God’s lead- More than 24 women came convention center in Mon- Holy Spirit’s leading. ing Sabbath afternoon as she forward. “We all felt God’s tavalo, Ala. “Emily Felts- “The whole weekend talked to the women about presence as we gathered for Jones’ concert was excellent, was bathed in prayer,” taking time to be still and prayer,” says Hobbs. and Kay Rizzo was a very explained Janice Shipbaugh, know God. After her devo- Ann Page, a member real speaker with a powerful Conference women’s min- tional talk, Hobbs played a of the Selma, Ala., Church, message,” says Shipbaugh. istries director. Amy Mapp, CD with nature sounds and also felt God leading her on —BY REBECCA GRICE Conference prayer coordina- then came forward to close several different occasions tor, designed a prayer walk the meeting. “I didn’t plan when she had the oppor- Students Conduct Evangelistic Seminar The first ShareHim this training, they began this was new material. evangelistic series conducted preparing for the meetings. The student audience by Bass Memorial Academy They took turns preaching to received a blessing by students was held on the a group of their peers, one hearing the Words of truth campus, March 30 through of the toughest audiences spoken by their fellow stu- April 11. For the Year of Lay they will ever face. dents. Their knowledge was and Pastoral Evangelism, It was an enrich- expanded and hearts were Gulf States Conference has ing experience from both changed. Several students set a goal of 1,500 baptisms, perspectives. The students were convicted of what they and the students decided who presented learned heard, and decisions were they wanted to do their part. speaking skills and how to made to surrender their A special ShareHim organize their thoughts, and lives to Christ, and they are training seminar was held gained valuable insight into now studying for baptism. the last weekend of January the process and methods of They are anxious to join the where students learned the reaching an audience. Some Church and to do their part skills they needed to share students were veterans of to share the good news with their faith in an evangelistic Seventh-day Adventist truths as many people as possible Isabel Rodriguez was one of format. After completing and doctrines. For others, —BY KIM TWOMLEY the student preachers.

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

In Memory — Dale Hoover Dale Hoover was born baptized. and families In each of these places July 23, 1923, in Owens- Not long about God’s he continued his relentless boro, Ky. Even as a child after his en- love. pursuit of souls by giving he had a winning person- trance into While Bible studies and, by the ality. When he was only the Church, in Houston, grace of God, had hun- eight years old, he took a he found he met and dreds of baptisms through job as a paper boy to help that he was married the years. While serving support the family during unable to Olivene as the personal ministries the Great Depression, and maintain Bailey, a director for the Conference, continued by working three his military Church he conducted numerous jobs every day through career while school seminars in North America high school. still keeping The Hoovers - Olivene and Dale teacher. and Scandinavia, teach- Upon graduation, he the Sabbath. The ing the methods he used. entered the Army Air Corp With less than five years Texas Conference asked He never believed it was and served his country for to retirement, he resigned him to pastor a small con- anything he did that made more than 15 years as a the only career he had ever gregation of 35 members him successful. He would flight panel engineer and known. located in Mesquite, Tex. always say, “It isn’t me, it is pilot serving in World War Broke and jobless, he Hoover worked tirelessly God working through me.” II. He flew 178 missions felt called by God to go to giving Bible studies, often Hoover continued to on the Berlin Airlift and the Houston, Tex. — a city that four or five a day from give Bible studies until Korean Conflict. At the time he had never been to, had morning until late in the mid-2006 when his health of his resignation from the no connection with, and evening, and the member- began to decline. On Sab- Air Force, he had gained knew no one. Once there, ship grew to more than 250 bath morning, March 7, more than 8,000 hours of he entered the Lord’s work members. 2009, Dale Hoover passed flight time, and many com- as a colporteur, and soon Hoover and his family away peacefully in his mendations and medals. was asked to be an associ- moved to the Kentucky- sleep. He awaits the invita- While in the Air Force, ate director. It was while in Tennessee Conference tion, “Well done my good Hoover was introduced to this capacity that he discov- in 1977. He pastored at and faithful servant. Come the Seventh-day Adventist ered what would become Woodbury, Tullahoma, home to the place I have Church and, after studying his passion and life mis- Whitehouse, Lawrence- prepared for you.” the beliefs and doctrines, sion — giving Bible studies burg, Pulaski, and Portland, —By Ron Hoover made the decision to be and teaching individuals Tenn., and Franklin, Ky. Adventists Live Longer, Better Mike Mudd works know someone who could the health South Louis- at Sullivan University, a handle this assignment. fair is an ville Church, Catholic university in Louis- He asked his aunt, Anna annual and has been ville, Ky. Recently, he was Stodghill, if she would be event, an Adventist asked if he knew someone willing to manage a booth chances for three- in the Adventist Church at the health fair. She was are good and-a-half who could put up a health thrilled to have the op- that they years. Phillip fair booth about Seventh- portunity. Lots of young will be Sizemore, day Adventists and their people came through and invited pastor, will vegetarian lifestyle. The were very interested in a back. Anna Stodghill and Mike Mudd be helping director for the health fair vegetarian lifestyle. This The Mudd during had heard about Adventists provided a great opportu- university has also given these seminars. It is very living longer and having nity to witness about the Mudd permission to con- exciting to see how the better quality lives because Adventist Church. duct a Revelation Seminar Lord is opening doors in of their diet. The booth proved to in the theater on campus. the last days. Of course, Mudd did be a huge success. Since He is a member of the —By Anna Stodghill

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

God Designs Mission Trip for Students “You don’t have to youth. At first disappointed, prepare their gardens. enced dust storms over the travel overseas to make they feel that God’s hand “The folks there were desert, blizzard conditions a big impact on people’s was leading them all along. so pleased that we helped at the Grand Canyon, and lives,” explains Devin “I’ve realized how them. Listening to the breathtaking beauty at Yo- McWilliam, a senior at awesome God really is. Indians tell us stories about semite Falls. But for many, Highland Academy who He knew exactly where their lives meant the whole the best part of the trip was just returned from the He wanted us to be. It trip to me,” declared Mi- the last night spent with senior mission trip. And, if was truly one of the best chael Paynter. their new Navajo friends. you were to ask any of the experiences of my life,” “The night other seniors, they would shares Katie Pemberton. we finished heartily agree. “Holbrook wasn’t anything the church, the like I expected. It was like Navajo Indians a third world country right invited us to here in America.” Some of have supper the students were surprised with them. That at the poverty they wit- was a truly un- nessed. forgettable ex- Highland seniors, who perience. They traveled with a number were so appre- of skilled sponsors, rolled ciative of the Seniors mix mortar needed to repair an out- up their sleeves and did work we had door oven for an elderly Navajo Indian. Rachel duBois (left) and Laura whatever they were asked done for them, Cole grout the ceramic tile to do. Some painted the and they said Rachel duBois summed that the seniors laid for a local cafeteria, while others they knew God had sent us it up when she said, “I church in Holbrook, Ariz. landscaped in front of the to them for a reason. Their learned that God always administration building. love for the Lord was truly has a plan for us and uses Obstacles forced Students also worked in the shown, and it made a huge us for His good. Although the class to change their surrounding Navajo Indian impression on me,” relates we didn’t go to Peru, God destination from Peru to reservation. They laid ce- Katie Pemberton. had a job for us to com- Holbrook Indian School ramic tile and hung lighting When the time at Hol- plete in Holbrook. Some- in Arizona. Holbrook in a local church, repaired brook ended, the seniors times we think we know Indian School is a board- an outdoor fireplace for an enjoyed a few days at what God wants us to do, ing academy operated by elderly woman to cook on, Yosemite National Park and but ultimately He always the Seventh-day Adventist and helped older neighbors San Francisco before they knows best.” Church for Native American on the Navajo reservation headed home. They experi- —By Karen Schimp Primary Class Studies Tabernacle Primary Sabbath School to make sacrifices. Upon students at the Louisville completion of their lessons, First Church studied not students conducted groups just a small Tabernacle of three or four adults model, but one that filled through the outer court, the their entire classroom. Holy Place, and the Most Often during class time, Holy Place. They described, they wore clothing and with understanding, the participated in services meaning of the articles of using toy animals that furniture, the curtains, and made them think of what the various services. David Voignier looks on as Sydney Stephens explains the it must have been like —by Clifton Keller Tabernacle model.

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South Atlantic News

Retreat Builds Stronger Families, Couples professor at Mendinghall, William and financial commitments from the University Eula Winston, and Larry and 80 members. Three of the 17 of Long Island. Carol Johnson, respectively, couples were not Adventist, The Smiths participated and enjoyed and said they are looking made sure all group discussions. forward to attending the re- retreat partici- Couples married from treat next year and bringing pants were ac- seven months to 52 years other married couples. tively involved enjoyed the weekend, in small group dispelling the myth that mar- discussions on riage retreats are for troubled Charles and Chris Crosby, family ministries leaders for New Life Church in Rock Hill, S.C., marriage and marriages. South Atlantic brought 17 couples to the retreat communica- Conference Married Lov- tion. One of ers’ retreats are more than Although many are fac- the Smiths’ presentations, annual weekend get-aways; ing financial difficulties, it “Virtual Romance: The they have become an out- was refreshing to have more Internet Affair,” dealt with a reach ministry. than 100 couples come to- prevailing issue in churches Charles and Chris Conference officers and their gether from South Carolina, that is rarely discussed, but Crosby are the family min- wives enjoyed the retreat. Wil- North Carolina, Georgia, and is invading homes and dam- istries leaders for New Life liam and Eula Winston (left), Vanard and Ruth Mendinghall, Alabama for a weekend of aging marriages, sometimes Church in Rock Hill, S.C. and Larry and Carol Johnson. marriage enrichment, fel- resulting in separation or The Crosbys have been mar- lowship, and relaxation. The divorce. ried for 13 years, and have It was the goal of gathering was to participate The Smiths’ team minis- attended the retreats for the Melvin Preston, Conference in South Atlantic Confer- try has taken them to more past 10 years, consecutively. family ministries director, his ence’s 14th annual Married than 50 countries where they For the second consecutive wife, Joetta, and his team of Lovers’ Retreat in February. have conducted more than year, New Life Church has committed married volun- The retreat took place at the 1,000 family life seminars/ won the “Married Lovers” teers, to host a weekend beautiful Savannah Lakes retreats. The Smiths noted trophy for bringing the most that would be enriching and Resort in McCormick, S.C. that this was the first retreat couples to the retreat. With relaxing, and would give Alanzo and June Smith where the Conference the support of their pastor, couples the opportunity to were the keynote facilitators. president, executive secre- Eugene J. Hamilton, the bond with old friends and He is the family ministries tary, and treasurer, along Crosby’s brought 17 couples meet new ones. director for the Greater New with their wives, were in to the retreat this year. This —BY REGGIE AND York Conference. She is a attendance. Vanard and Ruth was possible because of PERSHAWN MATTISON Berea Junior Academy Conducts Week of Prayer

Week of Ten Command- The students were engaged who were in attendance. It Prayer for Berea ments, and Noah. as hands were raised to was everyone’s opinion that Junior Academy The students participate in the lively the Week of Prayer could in Sumter, S.C., listened with discussions. It was apparent have been extended to was held during much enthusiasm that the principal/teacher, another week. It is believed the third week of as each day their Loretta Black, and Rosa that the students, as well March. The fea- imaginations were McElveen, who also teaches as teachers and parents, tured speaker was captivated. Green at Berea, are doing a will remember all that was Robert Green Jr., pastor. articulated the stories in a thorough job teaching their said, and will use the words Green carefully chose picturesque form; and dur- students about the Bible. spoken as a guide from day relevant topics to be pre- ing each presentation there Not only were the to day. sented to the students such were no sleepy eyes, yawn- students appreciative of the —BY CARLINE SAMUELS as creation, God’s Word, the ing, or displays of boredom. presentations, but also all

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South Atlantic News

Wesley Knight Installed as Pastor of Decatur Wesley C. Knight, Sinai Church in ics Anonymous D.Min., was installed as Orlando, Fla., and Narcotics the new pastor of the De- and pastor of the Anonymous catur Church in Decatur, Southernmost meetings at his Ga., with the Conference Church in Key church. He was president, Vanard Mend- West, Fla. also instrumen- inghall, officiating the While at- tal in producing service. tending the his own radio He is a native of seminary, he broadcast as a Toronto, Ontario, Canada, served as as- vehicle to reach where he lived until age sistant pastor the community. 13 when his family moved of the Strafford He is mar- to Huntsville, Ala., where Memorial Church ried to the he attended Oakwood in Chicago, former Stephanie Academy. Ill., after which Johnson of Or- He is a graduate of he pastored Maranatha McCormick Theological lando, Fla., who is em- Oakwood University Church in Waycross, Ga., Seminary in Chicago. ployed as an occupational (Oakwood College) with a and then Berean Church in He is a pastor who therapist. They have two bachelor of arts in theol- Brunswick, Ga. believes his ministry children, Princess Aja, age ogy. After graduating from For the past three extends beyond the walls 7, who attends Decatur Oakwood, he attended years, he has served as the of the Church. During his Adventist Junior Academy, Andrews University Theo- senior pastor of Mt. Rubi- pastorates he developed and Charles Ajani, age 4. logical Seminary in Berrien doux Church in Riverside, church-based programs to The South Atlantic Springs, Mich., where he Calif. serve the community with Conference welcomes earned a master of divinity. Recently, God blessed a GED computer lab and a Knight to the pastoral Knight has served as him to complete a doc- community children’s min- team. the assistant pastor of Mt. tor of ministry degree at istry, and hosted Alcohol- —BY JAMES LAMB Atlanta Berean Hosts Employment Assistance Fair Recogniz- portant for church away, and attendees were ing the need to members and registered via the Internet constructively community resi- for the upcoming job fair. address the com- dents alike to be Following the free employ- munity challenge properly prepared ment assistance process, of unemployment, for the job fair. church members prayed the Atlanta Berean At the Em- with each attendee that Church held an ployment Assis- God’s will be done in their Employment As- tance Fair, mem- quest for employment. sistance Fair, at its bers with laptops The response of both church in Febru- Attendees were assisted with composing their resu- assisted attendees church members and com- ary. More than 100 més and were able to take printed copies with them in composing and munity residents was over- at the end of the fair. Atlanta residents printing resumés whelmingly positive. One attended this out- with the assistance resident stated, “I have truly reach initiative. area in the ensuing week. of resumé counselors and been helped today!” For the The idea to engage in Given this subsequent em- human resource specialists. Atlanta Berean Church that such a community program ployment event, Carlton P. Job seekers participated in was goal — to engage in was born when it was Byrd, D.Min., senior pastor mock job interviews and re- relevant outreach ministry discovered that a major job of Atlanta Berean, along ceived fashion tips. To help that would provide helpful fair would be conducted with church members, felt them dress the part, appro- benefits to those in need. in the metropolitan Atlanta that it was extremely im- priate clothing was given —BY LOIS PITTS

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South Central News

“All Nations … One Blood” Alex Horton, pastor of who blows the Ephesus Church in Bir- the Shofar mingham, Ala., with area is required pastors, planned a year- to be of end city-wide holy commu- blameless nion service and ordinance character of humility experience. and con- This ministry involved 10 spicuous churches and two confer- devotion. ences — Gulf States and The light- South Central. It was held ing of the December 5, 2008, which candle is incidentally fell on the customarily exact date of Horton’s one done by the year anniversary with the woman of Ephesus Church family. the house Birmingham area pastors and wives participated in the city-wide communion Horton selected the who is said service. theme: “All Nations … One to bring Blood,” taken from Acts light into istered in their musical sermon was presented 17:24-28. the home. This symbol- presentations. from the theme text by The combined deacons ism was celebrated in the Clifton McMillan, pas- Karl Doerner, pastor of and deaconesses of par- service. tor of Fairfield and Adams- Hoover First Church. He ticipating churches dressed Toussaint Williams, ville churches, and Michael declared that we are to join in their usual communion pastor of Hillsview and Curzon, led the congre- the army of God, watch, attire, assumed roles, pre- Pell City churches, led the gation of more than 800 pray, believe, and uplift pared and served during congregation in beautiful into a spiritual season of the Man of Calvary. We the ordinance of humility worship music. Jennie Bu- prayer. The Scripture read- are one, not a group of service, and served the ton, member of the Hoover ing was led by Roy Gaiter, different churches or dif- holy emblems. First Church, the Men pastor of Norwood Church. ferent conferences, but we Michael Curzon of Birmingham Spanish Prior to the foot- are ONE in the spirit to be (formerly of the Jewish Church, and the Ephesus washing service and holy used by God to finish His faith) of Roebuck Church Young Adult Choir min- communion, a spirit-filled work. opened the Sabbath service During the communion blowing the Shofar three service, Caesar Monroe, times while wearing the pastor of Bessemer Church, traditional original prayer and Roy Gaiter, prayed cloth. His wife lit the Sab- over the emblems. bath candles. Why did we Pastors Melo, Bir- sound the Shofar? Because mingham Spanish Church, the Holy One, said: Blow Doerner, and Horton offici- me a ram’s horn that I may ated the service. remember to your credit The celebration con- the binding of Isaac, the cluded with singing and son of Abraham, and I confirmation that the Holy shall account it to you as Spirit was present, and that a binding of yourselves the worship service was before Me. The bend in the filled with awe and praise Shofar is supposed to rep- to God. resent how a human heart, Deacons and deaconesses from participating churches dressed —By James Dean in true repentance, bends in their usual communion attire, assumed roles, prepared and before the Lord. The man served more than 800 in the congregation.

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South Central News

Messiah’s Mansion Featured at Camp Meeting It’s camp meeting season. The Lord rained down on South Cen- tral’s encamp- ment last year. This 63rd year will prove, by His grace, to be no different. Benjamin Browne, Con- ference president, recently announced the 2009 theme, “The Temple of God.” New this year is Mes- siah’s Mansion — a full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanc- tuary — the same size as the one in the days of A full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanctuary — the same size as the one in the days of Moses — will be housed on Moses. It will Oakwood University’s campus, and be available for free daily tours. be housed on Oakwood pastor of the Oakland Park the beauty of every na- speak during this service. University’s campus, and Church in Murfreesboro, tion, kindred, tongue, and Camp meeting will be be available for free daily Tenn. An early Sabbath people who reside in the broadcast via the Internet tours. This will be a great inspirational, pre-Sabbath South Central Conference at www.scc-adventist.org. object lesson to accentu- School concert at 8:15 territory. A. Keith Morris, It is scheduled to air three ate the daily sanctuary a.m. will feature Brenda pastor of Calvary Church services live — the adult themes: Sabbath, June 6, Torrence McKenzie of in Bridgeport, Conn., services for both Sabbaths, “The Sanctuary”; Sunday, Birmingham, Ala. At is the speaker for this as well as Wednesday “The Altar of Sacrifice”; 10:45 a.m., Leslie N. Pol- service. At 4 p.m., “South evening’s service. Also, Monday, “The Laver”; lard, D.Min., Ph.D., vice Central Around the World,” visit the website for details Tuesday, “Candlestick”; president for Community will highlight Conference regarding the daily work- Wednesday, “The Bread”; Partnerships and Diversity workers, members, and shops. Thursday, “Incense”; at Loma Linda University students who participated —By Michael Harpe Friday, “The Ark”; and in Loma Linda, Calif., will in overseas service during Sabbath, June 13, “Atone- speak. the past 12 months. At 5 ment.” The second Sabbath, p.m., an ordination ser- The keynote service June 13, will feature a Pa- vice will conclude camp will begin Friday, June rade of Nations during the meeting. Charles Bradford, 5, at 7 p.m. (CST), with 10:45 a.m. worship service. former North American speaker MyRon Edmonds, The parade will spotlight Division president, will

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Southeastern News

Town and Country Opens New Church Building After several years of The of many Gregory O. Mack, executive praying, fasting, laboring, church had special secretary; and Gwendolyn and sacrificial giving, the been in the guests, Parker, treasurer. members and friends of the planning for ministered Morel was the featured Town and Country Church, more than to the speaker. James Hicks, first in Tampa, Fla., celebrated 20 years. congrega- elder, prayed the prayer of the grand opening of their Under the tion in dedication. The church his- new church. leadership song. His tory was shared by Evadney The spiritual celebra- of Dolphy energetic Smiley. Mack congratulated tion began on Wednesday Cross, for- perfor- Town and Country on its evening, March 4, 2009, mer pastor, mance was accomplishment. with the Pathfinders Drum the dream meant as a Town and Country’s Corp leading the entrance became re- reminder focus is seeking lost human- march. Hundreds of people ality when Gregory Mack (left), Kenneth that Town ity. Current pastor Barry Abbott, Barry Bonner, Calvin from the church and com- the first Robinson, James Hicks, and and Coun- Bonner is not planning on munity were there for the service was Gwendolyn Parker cut the ribbon try never sitting back and basking in celebration, which ended held. In his to officially open Town and could have the beauty of the accom- on March 7. The celebration speech, he Country Church. made it plishments. “Evangelize, was a reunion with former reminded without Evangelize, Evangelize; pastors presenting messages the congregation of the long God making it all possible. Reaching, Winning, and each evening, and fellow- journey, and gave all honor Present at the inaugural Holding,” is Bonner’s ulti- ship with the members and and glory to God for the event were Southeastern mate goal. guests eating and worship- memorable day. Conference administrators —BY PAULETTE ing together. Norris Gurganious, one Hubert Morel Jr., president; BROWN-BLACK Progress Village Church Burns Mortgage Progress Village Church was performed by some of South Atlantic Conference and Wayne Mayweather in Tampa, Fla., celebrated the senior members. treasurer. Johnson’s mes- and Roger Whitfield were its mortgage-burning cel- The worship service sage tied in the theme of ordained as deacons. ebration on March 13 and was spectacular. The Path- the event, “Completing The weekend culminat- 14, 2009. “The timeliness finder Drum Corp was a the Task… Continuing the ed with the mortgage-burn- in which the Lord allowed dramatic part of this service, Dream.” ing ceremony. Awards were us to liquidate the debt, which included the posting An ordination service given to various individu- and the fact that this is the of the Christian and Ameri- was included in the week- als who made significant second mortgage we have can flags. The platform end services. Passard Dean contributions to Progress burned since our church guests included officers was ordained as an elder, Village. The highlight of this opened its doors in 1981, from the Southeastern service was watch- made this occasion extra Conference: Hubert ing the papers being special,” stated one mem- J. Morel, president; burned and the smoke ber. Gregory O. Mack, ex- ascending toward Gregory O. Mack, Con- ecutive secretary; and Heaven. Morel encour- ference executive secretary, Theus Young, publish- aged the members to and the church’s first full- ing director. Also keep giving “mortgage time pastor, spoke on Fri- present were Betty payments” to their day night and reminded the Reed, Florida House of church, to propel the church that what you do for Representatives; Kevin ministries and evan- Christ will last. The Sabbath White, Hillsborough gelism forward until School services included a County Commissioner; Larry Johnson (left), Theus Young, Gregory Jesus’ soon return. skit, “The Way We Were,” and guest speaker Mack, Hubert Morel Jr., Dolphy Cross, and —BY ROBERT WATKINS written by Sandra Jones. It Larry Johnson, D.Min., Opal Lattimore burn the mortgage papers. AND MARY ALICE BATTLE

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Adventist Health System

Wii-Hab Works at Gordon Hospital Professionals at Gor- Young feared that he would don Hospital’s Rehabilita- never play the sport again. tion Services, Calhoun, Ga., After recovering from are changing the lives of his amputation and being their patients with Wii-Hab, fitted with a prosthetic leg, a unique video game that Young began his journey utilizes the Nintendo Wii through Gordon Hospital’s Fit video technology. Rehabilitation Services. Emmett Young, a “He was in a wheel- 75-year-old patient at chair and could not walk at Gordon Hospital, suffered all without someone assist- With assistance from physical therapist Rob McFarland, Emmett Young works on his balance – and his golf game – thanks to serious complications ing him,” said Rob McFar- Wii-Hab. from heart surgery last land, a physical therapist at year. Due to blood clots Gordon Hospital. tion Services. “The balance able to work on his golfing in Young’s legs, his right In addition to tradition- activities can be adapted to skills before he returns to leg was amputated below al rehabilitation methods patient populations rang- the course. the knee. An avid golfer, offered at Gordon Hospital, ing from the frail elderly to “Since he was such an Young also benefits from athletes, and are used as avid golfer before all this Wii-Hab. part of a comprehensive happened, our goal is to “The Wii Fit uses a rehabilitation.” get him back out on the computerized balance board Young said he looks course,” said McFarland. to measure center of grav- forward to the Wii-Hab por- Young said he is very ity, which can help iden- tion of his therapy, which grateful to all the therapists tify postural misalignment, he attends twice a week at and professionals at Gordon balance problems, and core Gordon Hospital. Hospital’s Rehabilitation Ser- Emmett Young made a record high score on a Nintendo muscle strength,” explained Best of all, using the vices. “They did an excel- Wii Fit video game during a Tom Peters, director of Sports Package of the video lent job taking care of me.” therapy session. Gordon Hospital Rehabilita- game component, Young is —BY KAREN SHAW Manchester Memorial Hospital Recognized for Excellence Manchester Memo- accredited records and quality rial Hospital, Manchester, laboratories control of proce- Ky., has been awarded an nationwide. dures for the pre- accreditation by the Com- Having this ceding two years. mission on Laboratory Ac- designation is CAP inspectors also creditation of the College one way Me- examine the entire of American Pathologists morial Hospi- staff’s qualifications, (CAP), based on the results tal is ensuring the laboratory’s of a recent on-site inspec- that quality is equipment, facilities, tion. achieved in all Employees at Manchester Memorial Lab are thrilled to safety program and Laboratory director areas of their receive accreditation from CAP. record, as well as Martha Smith was advised hospital ser- the overall manage- of this national recognition vices. Memo- ment of the labora- and congratulated for the rial Hospital’s administration able to excel in meeting the tory. This stringent inspec- “excellence of the services believes the further they needs of those they serve. tion program is designed being provided.” Memorial push themselves towards During the CAP accredi- to specifically ensure the Hospital Laboratory is one excellence in every depart- tation process, inspectors highest standard of care for of the more than 6,000 CAP ment, the more they will be examine the laboratory’s the laboratory’s patients.

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Moving Education to a HigherBy Level Regina Harris

Current MUA chapel

Miami Union Academy (MUA), but I am located in North Miami, Florida, taking a was established in 1917 as a step to Seventh-day Adventist school, and become a is currently operated by 12 constit- better per- uent churches in the Southeastern son in my Conference. It is the only senior Christian academy in the Conference, and experi- enrolls an average of 325 students ence.” from Pre-K through 12th grade, The Current MUA administrative wing from various sociological, econom- Florida ic, and cultural backgrounds within Pride the Dade and Broward counties of Scholar- south Florida. ship is MUA continues to be a beacon accepted of light in the community, not only at MUA, for young people in the Adventist which is a churches, but also to those who are corporate not baptized Seventh-day Adven- scholarship tists. Each school year, through that pro- the efforts of all the teachers, the vides par- Current rear view of MUA school chaplain, and the influence ents with of other students, lives are changed a choice and students make decisions to of where they would like to educate receive an Adventist Christian edu- follow Christ and to be baptized. their children. As a result, more par- cation, so plans are being finalized This school year, several students ents who are not Adventist are in- to expand and upgrade the facili- are preparing for baptism. They quiring about and choosing to send ties to accommodate 900 students. are very excited about the decision their children to MUA. This is very On completion, the new plant will they have made to follow Christ, encouraging, because the MUA staff be equipped with a gymnasium and are looking forward to being sees it as a means of evangelism. and physical education office; two baptized. One senior preparing for MUA wants to meet the needs science laboratories; two computer graduation, says, “I am not perfect, of all the students who want to laboratories; sound-proof music and

30 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 Regina Saunders, Kathleen Achille, Devaugh Foster, and Darren Medy, have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior, and will be baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The students and their families were not members of the Adventist Church.

Statements from students prepar- from his teachers and friends since ing for baptism about Adventist being at Miami Union Academy. Education Kathleen Achille, seventh grade, Devaughn Foster, seventh grade, learned that you can benefit by be- band rooms; remodeled libraries, shared, “Pastor K. Mota helped me ing a Christian: “I use to take it for restrooms, and classrooms; family understand what baptism really granted, but Week of Prayer helped consumer service area; print shop; means. At Miami Union Academy, me see things differently.” upgraded Pre-K and kindergarten my friends as well as my teacher, Ms. departments with self-contained Henry, have encouraged my spiri- Regina Sanders, 12th grade, “Mi- play areas; contemporary kitchen tual life.” ami Union Academy has helped me get and dining area; nurses’ station; closer to God. I am not perfect, but I am conference room, teachers’ offices, Darren Medy, eighth grade, says taking steps to become a better person lounge, and resource room; and he has learned so much about God in my Christian experience.” Current MUA administrative wing new administration and business offices. This project is estimated to cost $6 million, and construction and renovation should commence in 2010. Enthusiasm runs high among the students, parents, faculty, staff, supporters, and constit- uents of the school as fundraising plans are discussed and launched. The members of the assigned The proposed elevation of the MUA chapel and administrative wing will house new admin- special building committee have Current rear view of MUA istrative offices and a lounge. The proposed second floor will house a science lab, computer been working untiringly, and lab, print shop, fifth to eighth grades, teachers’ offices, and lounge. must be recognized and compli- mented for their commitment to the development of MUA. Regina Harris, principal, dreams of the day that the faculty, staff, and students at MUA can have the top-notch facility that all deserve; but, more importantly, a facility The proposed elevation of the rear of MUA will house (left), on the first floor, the Herbert that will honor God. Hopefully, and Vivian Long Pre-K and K, with the playground on the second floor. It will also house that day will come very soon. the band and music room, and a new gymnasium (right).

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Social Work Department Fosters Leadership Development Among Students By George Ashley

Listening to personal life experi- directly from community leaders. leadership. Ultimately, six individu- ences is a great way to acquire insight Planning involved seeking out als representing outstanding, diverse, into the lives of others. A request community leaders who could inspire community leadership within the from Oakwood University’s social students to become engaged in lead- Huntsville/Madison County region of work students inspired the develop- ership, and who were willing to share north Alabama became the chosen ment of an annual leadership con- their own personal journey toward speakers for this event. A short synop- ference, which affords selected sis of their presentations follows: community leaders the opportunity to share their personal, life- Helen McAlpine, Ph.D. – changing stories with social work president of Drake State Techni- students, outlining their transition cal College in Huntsville, Ala- to community leadership. Oak- bama wood University’s Department of • Spoke of the importance of Social Work, in collaboration with “relentless persistent in one’s Alabama Agricultural and Me- pursuit for excellence” chanical University’s Department • Reminded students that critics of Social Work, held their second will always exist and that to be annual Leadership Conference on effective, students must be able to February 5, 2009. The students stand up against criticism when in attendance had the opportu- doing what is right Henry Chaney, senior social work major at Oakwood nity to learn, firsthand, about the University, presents his group’s plan for an upcoming Dorothy Huston, Ph.D. multifaceted topic of leadership community project. – president and CEO of TMT

32 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 Keynote speaker Annie D. Hyman shares her inspirational mes- Leadership speakers were Dick Hyatt (left), B.S.; Dorothy Huston, sage of service, progress, and hope with the audience. Ph.D.; Bruce Wayne Jones, B.S.W., and Helen McAlpine, Ph.D.

Group Inc., and former vice president retired social work community activist that specializes in ethics and compli- for academic affairs at Alabama A&M and recipient of more than 30 com- ance development. Shipe challenged University munity, state, and national awards for students always to keep in mind that • Spoke about the need for honest her work within Philadelphia’s inner God has blessed them with multiple communication when working with city. One of the highlights of Hyman’s talents, and to develop these skills to others career was the development of a pro- enrich the lives of others. • Informed students that planning is gram that provided a realistic method The event was attended by more critical for success by which Temple University (Phila- than 220 social work students from • Leadership involves influencing oth- delphia, Pennsylvania) could offer Alabama A & M University, University ers for that which is good programs that would enrich the lives of Tennessee (UTC) in Chattanooga, Dick Hiatt, B.S. – director of the of inner-city residents. This program Chattanooga State College, and Oak- Food Bank of North Alabama, Madi- has been in existence for more than wood University, in addition to local son Alabama 35 years, and continues to provide social work practitioners. “This event • Spoke about the honor of service residents with programs that help was truly an inspiring event for me. and having a passion for improving them overcome poverty and depriva- I am so glad I came,” said Brenda the lives of others tion. Hyman, who is originally from Pillow-Murphy, an Oakwood sopho- Bruce Wayne Jones, B.S.W. – Mobile, Alabama, provided listeners more. director of Decatur Youth Services in with a historical account of the chal- The conference concluded with Decatur, Alabama lenges that African-Americans faced the faculty and students from the Uni- • Reminded students that to think during the 1950’s and 1960’s, prior to versity of Tennessee in Chattanooga globally in their service to others the Civil Rights Bill being passed into and Chattanooga State College visiting can have an impact on our global law, and the changes that have taken Oakwood’s campus. For most of these world place since. She also discussed the students, it was their first experience The keynote speaker for the leadership styles developed during on the campus of a historically black conference was Annie D. Hyman, a this period that were most effective in university. promoting change “This is really one of the friendlier — specifically ser- and most beautiful campuses I have vant leadership. ever seen,” said Donnie Patterson, a The final junior from UTC. Special thanks to speaker at the Delbert Baker, Oakwood’s president, conference was for sponsoring lunch for the visiting Jacqui Gates schools. In addition, appreciation to Shipe, B.S., assis- Valerie Radu, Ph.D., and Kathy Pur- tant vice president nell, M.S.W., both from UTC, for their for development assistance in coordinating the event, at the University and to all the social work faculty and of Alabama in staff at Oakwood who helped make Huntsville, and this event possible. president and George Ashley, Ph.D., is chair of the Lilly Nelson (left), an Oakwood graduate and current master CEO of SOARing, Department of Social Work at Oakwood of social work student at Alabama A & M University, chats with LLC, a consult- University. Annie D. Hyman. ing company

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“Code Orange!” Lockdown! By Julie Zaiback

“CODE ORANGE!” The shrill alarm blasted through the quiet, early-morning halls of Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. “CODE ORANGE!” The staff immediately knew that something was seriously wrong. Code Orange was the never- before-used signal commanding that no one was allowed to enter the hospital, and no one was allowed to leave. Concerned staff looked at each other, unaware of the drama unfolding just outside. The hospi-

tal had just been plunged into full Every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of those inside the lockdown! hospital, and to work quickly to resolve the potential crisis.

34 T I D I N G S • J u n e 2 0 0 9 Lockdown staff was not present, food had to go Florida Hospital Heartland Medi- out. Together with Dawn Hill, admin- cal Center, located in the quiet town istrative assistant, and Michael Kelly, of Sebring, was caught in the cross- cook, the three employees pulled hairs of a crisis that was instantly together to fill the role of a staff nor- becoming a national news story. mally made up of 20 people. A hospital employee, finishing To ensure that all patients’ her shift at 4 a.m., discovered an nutritional and dietary requirements envelope on her car’s windshield and were met, the team of three stocked opened it. To her horror, a plume of a mobile unit with food which was white powder puffed into the air, fol- sent around the hospital. Together lowed by a threatening note — “Be- they cooked, cleaned, and served ware of Anthrax!” 540 meals. Shocked and confused, she “They were up there all day long rushed back into the emergency de- providing treats and extra things,” partment searching for help. says Cathy Albritton, director of mar- Sometime during the night, keting at Florida Hospital Heartland more than 40 envelopes of the white Medical Center. “They all had smiles powder substance had been placed on their faces, and if you want a true on cars throughout the hospital’s hero’s story, ask the cafeteria staff.” parking lot. As events unfolded Meanwhile, a woman inside the throughout the day, an additional 30 hospital had gone into labor. Without envelopes would be found placed an obstetrician within the hospital, a throughout the community. physician on standby outside agreed Hospital staff quickly notified to don a hazmat suit and enter the law enforcement, and the Code hospital, aware that she would have Orange alarm was sounded. Immedi- to remain inside until the lockdown ately, the hospital was sealed off. No was suspended. Thanks to her dedi- one was allowed to enter. No one cation, a healthy baby was born. was allowed to exit. “We had no clinical issues of Outside, hospital staff scrambled concern. Doctors were able to call A doctor on standby suits up to enter the to assist the county sheriff, local in and direct care either through the hospital under lockdown. police, the FBI, Hazmat, and the staff or with the assistance of the Department of Health. With loved emergency department physician,” appearing white powder was tested ones trapped inside, and no way to said Tim Cook, CEO of Florida Hos- negative for anthrax. Thanks to the get to them, the frightened public pital Heartland Medical Center. “God teamwork of hospital staff and local needed information, and needed it was so clearly with us.” law enforcement, the potential crisis fast. Meanwhile, the limited night Florida Hospital Heartland Medi- was controlled, and the perpetrator shift was faced with the daunting cal Center remained under lockdown was found. challenge of running the hospital at for 16 hours until the dangerous- The story of Florida Hospital full speed as nighttime gave Heartland’s Code Orange lock- way to day. down is full of heroes who, like the cafeteria workers and OB Real Heroes physician, remained commit- Patients, staff, and family ted to patient care despite the members remained inside circumstances. The response of the hospital, unable to leave. Florida Hospital Heartland Med- Additionally, the emergency ical Center — from leadership, department was quarantined. physicians, caregivers, and With a limited number of support staff — demonstrates physicians inside, specialists the unyielding dedication to the remained on standby, willing mission of the organization in to enter the restricted area if “Extending the Healing Ministry required. of Christ.” Thomas Olson, food and Julie Zaiback is corporate nutritional director, went into communications specialist at action. He realized that even Staff members pulled together to cook, clean, and serve Adventist Health System in Win- though the hospital cafeteria 540 meals during the 16-hour lockdown. ter Park, Florida.

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Southern Adventist University

Pentecost2 Promotes Revival David Asscherick meetings was to cultivate tionals. spoke at Southern Ad- and reap the students who During the last meet- ventist University in late have had their spiritual ing on Sabbath afternoon, March for Pentecost2, a need awakened during the two students and two series designed to pro- year,” says Jeff Tatarchuk, community members were mote spiritual revival. The junior religion major and baptized as a result of the meetings were named Pentecost2 organizer. messages they heard dur- Pentecost2 in reference Asscherick spoke 15 ing the Pentecost2 meet- to the biblical outpour- times during the nine days ings. A total of 40 students ing of the Holy Spirit at he spent at Southern. Most decided to be baptized. Pentecost, and the end- of the meetings were held If you would like to time outpouring of the in a large tent near the hear David Asscherick’s Holy Spirit believed to main entrance to the cam- presentations for yourself, David Asscherick’s presenta- be greater than the first pus, but each weekday he visit www.SEYC.org. tions moved students and com- Pentecost. also spoke in the dining munity members to commit “The goal of these hall for lunchtime devo- —BY Suzanne Ocsai their lives to Christ. SIFE Team Wins at Regional Competition Southern’s SIFE (Stu- ing for people in the team and puts dents In Free Enterprise) need. them in a network team placed first in their The culmina- of connections,” league at the annual regional tion of the SIFE says Carrie Harlin, competition held in Atlanta, program is an Southern’s SIFE Ga., on March 31, 2009. annual series of director. “It is also SIFE is an interna- competitions for a great place to tional organization that teams to present glean ideas from students can join in order the results of their projects other SIFE to apply business concepts projects, and to teams have accom- that they learned in the be evaluated by plished.” SIFE presenters Philippe Bouzy (left); Carrie Harlin, classroom. SIFE students business leaders —BY Manuela director; Steven Doucoumes; Eunice Kim; Chris- develop outreach projects serving as judges. topher Vazquez; Melissa Tortal; and Alex Mihai Asaftei that improve the quality “SIFE compe- shared with regional judges the projects SIFE has of life and standard of liv- tition motivates organized this academic year. Man Without Arms, Legs Speaks at Southern World-renowned 8, he contemplated sui- formance major. “It shows lion people worldwide with speaker Nick Vujicic, cide. He went on to share that when something seems his story. born without arms or his journey of discovering like it’s really bad, God uses “I think that being a legs, inspired Southern God’s love and finally unit for a lot more good than servant of the Most High Adventist University students derstanding that he is whole you could have thought.” God is the greatest calling and community members whether or not he has arms Vujicic went into full- in the world,” says Vujicic. during convocation on or legs. time ministry after graduat- For more information March 26, 2009. “He is using his dis- ing from college in 2003. about Nick Vujicic’s minis- Vujicic’s message to abilities to do things that His ministry, “Life Without try or to find out where he students was one of hope people with arms and legs Limbs,” has allowed him to will be speaking next, visit in the midst of despair. He could never do,” says Doug travel to 24 countries and www.lifewithoutlimbs.org. shared how, at the age of Baasch, senior music per- reach more than three mil- —BY Suzanne Ocsai

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Southern Adventist University Feature From Atheist to Evangelist By Emily Young

Ezequiel Vasquez, a senior theological ideas. Then he had a new “The greatest thing about Christi- religious studies major, can often be insight into what he was reading. He anity is it changed me and made me seen involved in outreach activities at found that the truth he was looking want to share with those around me,” Southern Adventist University. He is for was not in the minute theological he says. the president of the Bible Work Club, details, but in a person: Christ. the spiritual vice president of Student “I realized that I wasn’t being Close to Home Ministerial Association, and outreach dragged towards an ideology, but a Since his conversion, Ezequiel coordinator at Patten Towers. No one person, and then I ran to Him with has touched many lives through Bible would guess that just a few years ago joy,” he says. studies and literature evangelism. Ezequiel was an atheist. Each choice for God shows him As he grew up, Ezequiel how God can use him to change never felt convinced God was any type of person — from drug real. His father was an atheist, so dealers to close friends. A few it was easy for Ezequiel to follow months ago he had an experi- in his footsteps. ence with his father that made “It freed me from my convic- him realize that Christ can touch tion of what I ought to do and anyone. allowed me to indulge in a self- “He was always very antago- serving life,” he says. nistic toward my faith,” Ezequiel However, he always had the says. “We would get in these nagging feeling that there was Summi tt heated debates over whether

something more important that he B uddy God existed.” didn’t have. He sought answers Ezequiel Vasquez enjoys sharing his new-found Ezequiel says his father is a to his doubts about Christianity, faith with others. very stubborn man, and he never but he couldn’t find any. When expected for his own conversion he graduated from high school, he to have an impact on him. However, became desperate to find the truth. Coming to Southern through seeing the change Christian- Ezequiel wanted to learn more ity has made in Ezequiel, his father’s Searching for about Christ and decided to get a the- ideas have changed. He has become Something More ology degree. However, he was not open to the idea of Christianity, and Ezequiel was convinced that sure which school he should attend. agreed to come hear Ezequiel preach something vital was missing in his life. After talking with several of his spiri- this summer. Ezequiel was struck by “It wasn’t a minor issue, like I tual mentors who told him Southern Christ’s power to change his life and was missing a piece of a jigsaw puz- has a good theology program, then his father’s life. It is this power that zle, but as if I was missing the picture praying about it, Ezequiel enrolled at inspires Ezequiel to serve others in altogether,” he says. Southern. outreach ministries at Southern. He began to diligently study the “I was looking for a school where “I knew finding Christ was some- Gospels to find the truth. He looked I could grow as a leader, academical- thing that would really change my to the Seventh-day Adventist Church ly, and most of all spiritually,” he says. life,” Ezequiel says. “I had no idea it because his mother had recently be- “I found I could grow in my Christian would change the people around me, come an Adventist. walk at Southern in aspects that I too.” “I got to the point that I was will- couldn’t have imagined before.” Emily Young is a senior mass coming to do anything to get answers,” he He says that since coming to munication major at Southern Adventist says. Southern he has gotten involved in University. At first, his study only made him outreach because he is eager to share feel confused and overwhelmed with his newfound faith with others.

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ANDRES, Bryan, 62, born Dec. 28, 1946 in Michigan, member of Maranatha Church in Atlanta since 1976. ENGLAND, James Harland, 86, born June 6, 1922 in died March 5, 2009 in Gatlinburg, TN. He was a He served as elder, deacon, and director of personal Burke County, NC, died March 8, 2009 in Morganton, member of the Huntsville, AL, Central Church. He is ministries. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice; NC. He was a member of the Morganton Church. He survived by one sister, Beverly Andres. three children: Andreka (Jeffery) Eberhart, Tarron was an avid gardener and beekeeper, loved traveling BEACH, Charles W., 73, born Oct. 5, 1935 in Baltimore, (Tracey) Carter, and Tiffany Carter; four grandchildren: in his motor home, and being in the outdoors. He was MD, died March 18, 2009 in Oakwood, VA. He was self Tavari, Amauri, Kyla, and Maya; his mother, Rosa a retired building contractor and had built many homes employed for several years; worked for Dupont for Carter; mother-in-law, Marietta Turner; four sisters: and churches, including the first Morganton Church several years; and was a pipe fitter, welder, and plumber Debbie (Johnny) Brown, Jutta (Amber) Felton, Kitty and School. He is survived by his wife, Helen Carey by profession. He took pride in his profession. He was a (Robert) Wicker, and Sheila (Robert) Veal; two brothers: England; three children: Lynda (Robert) McCurdy of graduate of Baltimore High School and graduated from Roderick and Rodney Carter; one sister-in-law; five Waynesboro, PA, Gracie (Skip) Culpepper of Stone a two-year program from Delaware State University. brother-in-laws; four aunts; three uncles; two god- Mountain, GA, and Carlyle England of Boone, NC; He was a former member of the Salvation Army for 36 children; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, years, where he worked as an instructor and taught CHERRY, Gene F., 88, born Dec. 22, 1921 in Orlando, Mildred Pitrone; one stepson, Jack (Carol) Carey; others to teach. He was an accomplished musician who FL, died March 11, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. He was a and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in enjoyed playing the piano, organ, and accordion. As a member of the Pensacola University Parkway Church. death by his first wife, Maxine McCall England; two teenager, he played the accordion professionally on a He served the Church for 42 years as pastor and/or brothers: John England Jr. and Clyde England; one regular basis on television. Bowling was his favorite departmental secretary in the following conferences: sister, Rosebud England White; and one stepson, sport, and he acquired some wonderful friendships. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia-Cumberland, Florida, Kevin Carey. He also enjoyed his talent of art and painting. He Carolina, Missouri, and Chesapeake. He was preceded FALCONER, Carmen Donalda, 91, born May 7, 1917 in was the last surviving member of his family. He was a in death by his wife, Lillian. He is survived by one Kingston, Jamaica, died Oct. 8, 2008 in St. Petersburg, member of the Belcher, KY, Church. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Jim Buckner of FL. She was a member of the St. Petersburg Church. his wife of nine years, Ocie Matney Beach of Oakwood, Pensacola; two grandchildren and their spouses, She is survived by two daughters: Kathy Thompson VA; three daughters: Brenda (Jeff) Bowers of Felton, Jimmy and Toni Buckner of Hendersonville, NC, and and Grace Scott, both from St. Petersburg; three DE, Kelly (Rick) Phillips of South Carolina, Debbie Cyndi and Bryan Fox of McDonald, TN; and four great- grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Teddy) Justice of Geoffrey, SC; one stepdaughter, grandchildren: Shelby, McKenzie, and Kaleigh Buckner, FALLIN, Henry C., 86, born 1922 in Plant City, FL, died Liz Justus of Oakwood; one stepson, Randy Matney of and Austin Fox. Aug. 9, 2008 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a member Oakwood; 13n grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; COOLIDGE, Walter E., 91, born April 14, 1917 in of the St. Petersburg, FL, Church. He is survived by one stepgrandson; a special sister-in-law, Delphia Elmira, NY, died Jan. 6, 2009 in Apopka, FL. He was two sons: Henry Hoyt of Englewood, FL, and David Davis; and many friends. He was preceded in death a member of the Florida Living Church in Apopka, Fallin of St. Petersburg; 10 grandchildren; 14 great- by two brothers: Ralph and Raymond Beach, and one for four years. He served at Takoma Hospital in grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. sister, Alma. Greeneville, TN, from 1939-1944, when he was drafted FLANIGAN, Dorothy, 93, born Feb. 4, 1916 in BIDWELL, Myrtle Irene, 87, born June 6, 1921, in the service. He resumed his duties at the Hospital Nashville, TN, died Feb. 6, 2009 in Madison, TN. She died Dec. 25, 2008. She was a member of the from 1946-1968 as the business manager and later was a member of the Madison Campus Church. She Madison Campus Church in Madison, TN. She is the administrator. From 1969-1977, he served as is survived by one daughter, Patsy Flanigan. survived by two children: Shawn Bidwell of Madison, purchasing director at the Madison Hospital in Madison, FLYNN, Sylvia Baysden, 42, born May 30, 1966 in TN, and Jacqueline Krause of Hermitage, TN; two TN. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Carolyn; New Bern, NC, died Feb. 4, 2009 in Jacksonville, NC. grandchildren: Brent Bidwell and Ivy Campbell; and three sons: William of Altamonte Springs, FL, Herbert She was a member of the Jacksonville Church. She two great-grandchildren. of Collegedale, TN, and Robert of Deland, FL; and is survived by her husband, Dan Flynn of Michigan; BLOW, Lenna (Mimi), 89, born Dec. 14, 1919 in two grandchildren. The service was conducted by Dr. two sons: Chris Pierce of Richlands, NC, and Mark Carrboro, NC, died Feb. 15, 2009. She was preceded James Ray McKinney. Interment was at Greene Lawn Marshburn of Jacksonville; her mother, Mary Baker in death by her husband, James E. Blow, and one Memory Gardens in Greeneville, TN. Baysden of Richlands, NC; one brother, David daughter, Betty Richards. She is survived by two DEWEY, Louise E., 89, born March 19, 1919 in Baysden of Raleigh, NC; two sisters: Rita B. Nelson daughters: Sally (Ron) Wash of Steinhatchee, FL, Gainesville, FL, died Oct. 26, 2008 in Sun City, FL. of Beaulaville, NC, and Betty B. Harris of Georgia; and and Nancy (Rick) Howell of Grantville, GA; seven She was a member of the Brandon, FL, Church. She one grandson. The service was conducted at Jones grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was is survived by one son-in-law, Bill Johnson of Seffner, Funeral Home in Richlands by Will Oosthuizen, pastor loved and will be missed by her two church families: FL; one daughter, Brenda Johnston of Seffner, FL; of Jacksonville. Peachtree City, GA, and Cross City, FL. She was one daughter-in-law, Edith Wiseman of Gainesville, FROELICH, Sr., William J., 89, born Dec. 15, 1919 faithful to the end. FL; one sister, Lillian Bemis of Fanning Springs, FL; at Optima, OK, died Jan. 29, 2009 at Port Charlotte, BROOKS, Raymond E., 83, born July 25, 1924 in four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and FL. He was a member of the Port Charlotte Church Nashville, TN, died March 11, 2008. He retired from one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by for 7.5 years. His denominational employment Review and Herald Publishing Association. He was a her husband and one son. included: literature evangelist; General Conference member of the Hagerstown Church where he served DOLLY, Ena Francis, 85, born Dec. 31, 1922 in Transportation and Mission Bureau in New York City; as an elder. He is survived by his wife, Irma O’Kain Jamaica, died Oct. 20, 2008. She attended St. Jago engineer for Adventist Health Systems in Madison, Brooks; two daughters: Karen Hansen of Nashville, and School in Manchester. From an early age she was an TN and Hinsdale, IL. He is survived by his wife of 67 Lutricia Whitlow of Spencer, IN; one sister, Kathleen entrepreneur, and eventually became a successful years, Lillian; one son, William Jr. of Port Charlotte; Leister of Florida; six granddaughters; and eight great- business woman owning her own shop and fishing three daughters: Carol Pearson of Hepler, KS, Mary grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, fleet. She was introduced to Adventism by her late McClay of Vancouver, WA, and Elisabeth Cushman of Daniel Brooks Jr; and one sister, Juanita Harvey. brother Solomon Francis, and became a member of Omaha, NE; one sister, Emma Brown of Loma Linda, BURGER, Robert, R., 99, born Oct. 31, 1909 in Tampa, the St. Toolies Church. In the mid-70’s she settled in CA; eight grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and three FL, died Nov. 17, 2008 in Seffner, FL. He was a member Decatur, GA, and joined Boulevard Church where she step great-grandchildren. The service was conducted at of the Brandon, FL, Church. He is survived by his wife, served as a deaconess. In her later years, she joined the Port Charlotte Church by Pastor Tim Goff. Iva; one daughter, Joanna Beard of Seffner, FL; and Atlanta Metropolitan Church. She is survived by her GENTON, Ila Mae, 97, born Aug. 24, 1909 in Crab two grandchildren. brother, Pastor Robert (Gloria) Williams; nephews; Orchard, KY, died April 7, 2007 in Zephyrhills, FL. Ila BURKE, Annie D., 68, born March 30, 1940, died Oct. nieces; grand nephews; great-grandnephews; nieces; and her late husband raised nine children, all of whom 22, 2008. She was a member of Atlanta Metropolitan cousins; and a host of friends. graduated from Forest Lake Academy and worked Church in Atlanta, GA. She served as Master Guide, EDWARDS, Mary Janet (Harvey), 85, born July 23, for the denomination in some capacity through their usher, and deaconess. She and her husband, Tom, 1923 in Mobile, AL, died Feb.18, 2009 in Anniston, careers. All of her children have remained active were overseers of Ortho Ministries. She loved people— AL. She cared for dozens of children in her home by faithful Seventh-day Adventists. Ila held a number young and old. She is survived by her husband of 48 the day, and as foster children. She also taught in of positions in the Church during her 68 years as years, Tom Burke; one daughter, Barbara (Marvin) Church schools in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia. a member, including deaconess, treasurer, pianist, Whatley; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; She is survived by her husband, Fred Edwards; three and leader in the children’s divisions. She and her eight brothers; five sisters; ten god-children; nieces; daughters: Janella Abbey, Frances Barger, and Ginger husband, Montez, bought and gave away thousands nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends. Kirk; one son, Edwin Brinson; nine grandchildren; and of our SDA books during the years. It was their love CARTER, Andre Maurice, 55, born Feb. 13, 1954 in seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by and joy to share our faith and our literature with friends Atlanta, GA, died April 29, 2009 in Atlanta. He was a her first husband, Lloyd Harvey, in 1969. and strangers alike. Ila was a member of the Wesley

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Chapel, FL, Church. She is survived by six daughters: Corporate Insurance Executive. During his retirement, preceded in death by his wife, Bettie; three siblings; Lola Genton, Emily Austin, Alice Whitt, Mary Scheibe, Lou enjoyed serving a term as the Collegedale and one grandson, Ray Pruitt Johnson. Dena Wery, and Marleen Young; and one son, Marc Kiwanis Club president, and was also was a member KIRKLAND, Jr., Henry G., 76, born May 25, 1932 in Genton; sons-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; of Southern Adventist University’s endowment Hilton, GA, died July 25, 2008 in Chiefland, FL. He and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two investment board. He is survived by his wife, Lorabel was a member of the Perry Church. He is survived daughters: Juanita Rosier and Jessie Holder. Peavey Hersch; five daughters: Debra Cloutier, Susan by his wife, Justine of Steinhatchee, FL; one son, HAMMOND, Kathryn, 84, born Feb. 24, 1924, died Frey, Nancy Fennell, Vini Robinson, and Viki Little; David of Bell, FL; two daughters: Marilyn Perez of Jan. 24, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Warren two sons-in-law: Walt Fennell and Mike Little; one Tangerine, FL, and Cathy Weedman of Canby, OR; G. Hammond; two sons: Bill Hammond and wife daughter-in-law, Kim Hersch; seven grandsons; and four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Kathy, and Kris Hammond and wife Angie; and one two granddaughters. service was conducted at the Cross City Church by daughter, Karen Hammond. She was a member of the HILL, Eleanor M., 80, born June 11, 1928 in New Pastors Ralph Henderson and Bill Schnorbus. Collegedale, TN, Church. Bedford, MA, died Dec. 22, 2008 in St. Augustine, FL. LONGLEY, Laura, 98, born June 1, 1910, died Oct. HANNA, Elder O.E., 92, born July 5, 1916, died Dec. She was a member of the St. Augustine Church for 20, 2008. She remained constant in her devotion as a 9, 2008. Elder Hanna was a graduate of Southern 24 years, where she produced a weekly newsreel in second generation Seventh-day Adventist, mother, and Adventist University and served in the Airforce. He email form with her husband, produced weekly church homemaker. At age 81, she moved from Collegedale, was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1960 and bulletins, and for more than 20 years was the editor of TN, to Canton, NC, to live with her son, Max, who is served for more than 30 years as a pastor/teacher, the church newsletter. As a nurse by trade, she was owner and operator of the Silver Bluff Village retirement singing evangelist, and church pastor during his years asked to set up a Recovery Room at Washington home. She served her Church in Collegedale for many of denominational service. He worked in the Florida, Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD in 1961. She years as a Kindergarten Sabbath School teacher, and Carolina, Georgia-Cumberland, and Gulf States served at the hospital in many capacities on a full-time brought that same spirit of helping and inspiring others conferences. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, and part-time basis until 1984. She is survived by her to Silver Bluff. She was very involved in helping the Johnnie Fay Hanna; one brother, Euel Hanna of Ider, husband of 53 years, Harrie. residents there stay active and happy. She is survived AL; one sister, Ila Livingston of Sumerall, MS; four HOLMES, Bernice Mae, 99, born Sept. 3, 1909 in by her two sons: Dr. Sam Longley and Max Longley. children: Dale Hanna of Ringgold, GA, Gloria Hanna Wingo, KY; died March 12, 2009 in Robertson County, LYNCH, Sr., Charles Edward, 81, born May 20, 1927 and Ronald Hanna of Manchester, TN, and Anthony TN, with interment in Mayfield, KY. Elder F. H. Hewitt in Florida, died Dec. 24, 2008 in Loveland, CO. He Hanna of Nashville, TN; 12 grandchildren; 11 great- officiated. She was a faithful member of the Ridgetop, retired from Florida Hospital in 1992. He was a member grandchildren; several nieces; nephews; and cousins. TN, Church. She is survived by two sisters: Cloteen of the Winter Haven, Apopka, and Florida Hospital HANSEN, Doris Thirlwell, 82, born Feb. 5, 1926 in Noss and Edith Hodap; two grandchildren; and two churches. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myrtle Silver Spring, MD, died Feb. 1, 2009 in Hendersonville, great-grandchildren. Lynch; three sons: Charles Jr. of Plains, MT, Thomas NC. She was a member of the Brevard Church. She INGERSOLL, Nancy Thirlwell, 86, born March of El Dorado Hills, CA, and James of Loveland, CO; attended Mount Vernon Academy and Columbia Union 29, 1922 in Silver Spring, MD, died Jan. 25, 2009 one daughter, Mary Louise Smith of Davenport, FL; College. She was preceded in death by her twin sister in Hendersonville, NC. She was a member of the one sister, Barbara Ann Johnson of Apopka; one who died at birth; her sister Nancy Ingersoll; her Brevard Church. She attended Mount Vernon Academy, sister-in-law, Glenadine Haslet of Kennewick, WA; six husband Arthur; and oldest daughter Carol. She is Columbia Union College, and Southern Adventist grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. survived by her daughter Deanna (Dale) Stepp; three University. She was married to Paul Ingersoll for 62 MADISON, Sr., John Madison (JM) Weeks, 76, born grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. years until he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, Oct 17, 1932 in Lamar County, MS, died Dec.3, 2008 in HARVEY, Russell A., 91, died Feb. 25, 2009 in 2008. She and Paul were instrumental in establishing Columbia, TN. He was a member of the Waynesboro, Springfield, TN. He was a long-time member of the the Brevard Church from its development in the late TN, Church. He helped build Bass Memorial Academy, Bordeaux Church near Nashville, TN. Russell’s father, 1950’s through a branch Sabbath School to its present the Hattiesburg, MS, Church, operated the dairy at W. A. Harvey, was the first superintendent at Southern location. She is survived by two sons; their wives; and Bass, and had a great love for children and Bass Publishing Association. The Harveys were a founding five grandchildren. Academy. He took struggling academy students into his family of the old Fatherland Street Church in Nashville. JACKSON, Charles B., 90, born June 22, 1918 in home and helped them. He is survived by his wife, Mary Russell was baptized in that church and, for all of his Ann’s Delight, Jamaica, died Jan. 11, 2009. He was a Katherine Garrard Weeks; two sons: John Madison life, was a faithful member of the Adventist Church, member of the Port Charlotte, FL, Church for 26 years. Weeks Jr. and Joel E. Weeks; one daughter, Judy D. serving as a Sabbath School teacher, deacon, and He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beryl; three sons: Weeks; one sister, Bernita Goggans; one brother, Ray elder for many years. He was preceded in death by his Aden of San Ramon, CA, Kingsley of Port Charlotte, Weeks; and four grandchildren. wife of 60 years, Stella Harvey. He is survived by two and Adrian of Punta Gorda, FL; three daughters: MARSH, Evelyn B. (Irwin), 99, born July 11, 1909, sons: David and Rhea; five grandchildren; and eight Carol Meredith of Port Charlotte, Marcia Brown of died March 21, 2009 in Van Nuys, CA. She was a great-grandchildren. Bloomfield, CT, and Cecelia Jackson of Tampa, FL; member of the Simi Valley, CA, Church for nine years, HASTINGS, George Mclendon, 86, died Nov. 23, one sister, Eulalee Miller of Ontario, Canada; nine and a member of the Meister Memorial Church in Deer 2008. He was a member of the Greeneville, TN, Church. grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The Lodge, TN, for almost 30 years. She is survived by one He is survived by four children and their spouses: Betty service was conducted at the Port Charlotte Church son, Donald N. (Marilynn) Marsh of Toledo, OH; two and Fred Coffey of Greeneville; Lonnie and Marilyn by Arturo Grayman and Anthony Wagener Smith. daughters: Carolyn J. (Don) Nelson of Portlow, VA, Hastings of Lucedale, MS; Marvohn and Sonja Hastings Interment was in Port Charlotte. and Kathleen M. Marsh Sulen of Nothridge, CA; seven of Greeneville; and Aherbie and Janelle Hastings of JONES, Robert William, 79, born Feb. 25, 1929 in grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Greeneville. Fort Benning, GA, died Nov. 6, 2008 in Phenix City, MCCOMB, Virginia Mable, 89, born April 5, 1919 in HENRY, Mamie Jo, died Jan. 2, 2009. She was a AL. He is survived by his wife, Ann Lloyd Jones; one Michigan, died Aug. 26, 2008 in Peachtree City, GA. member of the Collegedale, TN, Church. daughter, Mollis Funderburk; three sons: Joel Jones, She was a member of the Pine Mountain Valley, GA, HERRICK, Benjamin, 79, born Dec. 6, 1929, died Jack Jones, and Jeffery Jones; two sisters: Betty Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Dec. 13, 2008. he was inducted into the U.S. Army in Federinko and Kay Jones; nine grandchildren; and Wayne McComb. She is survived by her husband, 1950. He served with the 45th Infantry, First Battalio, seven great-grandchildren. Wayne L. McComb; two sons: Larry (Essie) McComb Company D, during the Korean Conflict. He received KINSMAN, Dr. Calvin Theodore, 90, born April 19, of Pine Mountain Valley, and Terry (Jean) McComb of the Bronze Star. He also had a tour of duty to Japan. 1918 in Austin, MN, died Feb. 7, 2009 in Lecanto, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada; three daughters: He moved to North Carolina in 1956 and married the FL. He attended Madison Academy and College, and Gloria (Bob) Hale of Fayetteville, GA, Faith (Martin) former Betty Epley on Feb. 6, 1957. he is survived by Washington Missionary College where he met his wife, Durkin of Gaston, SC, and Melody (Randy) Seem his wife of 51 years, Betty; their children; grandchildren; Bettie Russell. He served as a technical sergeant at of Pine Mountain; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mack and Ruth Epley; the dental clinic at Fort Hammond, CA, in World War II. grandchildren. She held many offices in the Church, nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by He graduated from the University of Miami and Kansas and will be especially remembered for her piano playing his brothers: Arthur and Charles; and one sister, Colin City School of Osteopathy. He loved the Lord, his family, and the column she wrote each week for the local Hora. He was a member of the Morganton, NC, Church. his country, and the practice of osteopathic medicine. Harris County Journal for 25 years as Communications HERSCH, Louis R., 78, born Sept. 3, 1930 in He was an elder at Clearwater and New Port Richey Leader. Manhattan, NY, died Feb. 26, 2009. He resided in both churches in Florida. He helped build New Port Richey MCLARTY, Marcella Whitney, 85, died March 25, Ooltewah, TN, and Naples, FL, and was a member Church. He is survived by his children: Jackie Kinsman, 2009 in Calhoun, GA, born June 27, 1923 in Santa of the Collegedale, TN, Church. he served in the Shirley and Jack Shaffer, Debbie and Ted Hittle; and Barbara, CA, and grew up in Loma Linda, CA. She US armed forces during the Korean War, and was a two grandchildren: Brittany and Joshua Hittle. He was graduated from Loma Linda University (RN, MPH)

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and University of Memphis (BPS). she arrived in Oakland, CA, public schools; Lynwood Academy in sisters-in-law: Lloyd M. and Eileen Seeley of Lakeview, Memphis with her husband, Barney McLarty, M.D., Los Angeles, CA; and Pacific Union College in Angwin, OH, and James I. and Harriett Seeley of Bellefontaine, in 1947. She worked with her husband in his medical CA. In addition to her teaching career, she was very OH; one sister: Lois V. Miller of Urbana; several nieces; practice, served her church as a musician and youth active in the music departments of her local churches. and nephews. He was preceded in death by one leader, and was active in SDA disaster relief programs. She served as the minister of music at the Oakwood brother, Wayne P. Seeley. She volunteered countless hours at Memphis Junior University Church for a number of years, and directed SOMMERVILLE, Virginia, 82, born Jan. 17, 1927, Academy. In 1994, she and her husband moved to church choirs. She enjoyed planning programs for died Jan. 25, 2009 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was a Calhoun, GA. She is survived by her husband, Barney the church and the Adventist retirees’ organization member of the Port Charlotte Church for five years. (Bonnie to his childhood Memphis friends); one sister, in Huntsville, AL. Her recent years were spent living She is survived by her sons: Henry Hunter of Redlands, Marjorie Whitney; six children; 13 grandchildren; and with her daughter, Colleen, in southern California, and CA, Jerry Sommerville of Port Charlotte, and Roger six great-grandchildren. finally in an assisted living facility in Maryland. She is Sommerville of San Fernando Valley, CA; one daughter, NELSON, Grace, 98, born Jan. 28, 1910 in Trenton, NJ, survived by four children (and their spouses): Philip, Peggy Poor of Kennesaw, GA; seven grandchildren; died June 12, 2008 in Apopka, FL. She was a member Colleen, Desmond, and Janine; grandchildren; two and three great-grandchildren. The service was held of the Florida Living Church, Apopka, FL. She served brothers; a host of other extended family members; at the Port Charlotte Church with Anthony Wagener for 40 years as an executive secretary for the New and loved ones. Smith. Interment was in Bushnell, FL. Jersey Conference. She is survived by her sister-in- RINGER, Robert W., 89, of Chattanooga, died Jan. 1, STEVENS, Calvin Arthur, 56, born May 17, 1952 IN law, Marie Baker; two nephews: Earl Baker and Robert 2009. He was a dentist serving the Church in Korea for Palm City, CA, died Jan. 13, 2009 in Fletcher, NC. He Baker; two nieces: Carole Spruill and Elizabeth Bachik; 10 years, and then three years at Loma Linda University was a beloved member of the Mills River Church. His many grandnephews; and grandnieces. The service School of Dentistry. He was an Army veteran, serving joyful outlook on life and complete love for his Savior was conducted at the Saul Funeral Home in Trenton, during WW2, and an alumnus of Emory University. He was an inspiration to all who were privileged to know by Robert Cominsky and Harry Walker. Interment was was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ringer; him. He is survived by his siblings: Altyn Stevens, John at Colonial Cemetery in Trenton. one brother, Jim Ringer, and a half brother, Reynolds Paul Stevens, Delia Azzarello, and Marcelia Hines; OSTERHOUT, James Carlton, 69, born Oct. 18, 1939, Ringer. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Ringer; nephews; nieces; his step-brother Douglas Green; and died Jan. 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his one son, Wesley Ringer; two daughters: Linda Ebeling step-sisters: Barbara Watkins, Doris Green, and Louise brother, Rick Osterhout. He is survived by his wife of and Janice Grentz; six grandchildren; and two great- Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and 26 years, Josephine (Pug) Osterhout; two daughters: grandchildren. He was a member of the Chattanooga, brother, Clarence. Donna (Ron) Asbeck and Jean Ann (Wes), Florida; one TN, First Church. Interment was at the Collegedale, SYKES, Forrest K., 86, born Nov. 18, 1922, died Feb. son, John Paul Leuthausser; two sisters: Wanda (Tom) TN, Cemetery. 11, 2009 in Winter Park, FL. He was a member of the Bowman and Carol Bowman; eight grandchildren; two RYDER, Helen Blakemore Ryder, 96, born Aug.24, Kress Memorial Church in Winter Park, FL. He spent 25 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Doug (Tonia) Olson 1921 in Memphis, TN, died Oct.12, 2008 in Fort Payne, years teaching primarily in denominational schools, and of Colorado; Mike (Cher) Olson of Nashville, TN; and AL. She was a member of the Rainsville, AL, Church. after retirement worked at the Orlando South Campus Shaun (Linda) Duncan of Hamilton, GA. He was a She is survived by her husband, Arthur Ryder; one son, of Florida Hospital for 16 years. He is survived by his member of the Collegedale, TN, Church. Richard H. Burnettt; one daughter, Carol Elmore; one wife, Ruth; one son, Ken of Dallas, TX; two daughters: PASCH, Sharon Jaanini, 57, born July 9, 1951 in son-in-law, George Elmore; two grandsons; and two Maureen Powell of Stone Mountain, GA, and Toney Chattanooga, TN, died Dec. 28, 2008 in Nashville, TN. great-granddaughters. Ivey of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren; and two great- She was recently from Cleveland, TN, and formerly SANDS, Carol, 82, born Jan. 16, 1927 in West Palm grandchildren. Two grandchildren, Michelle Sykes and from Chattanooga. She attended Georgia-Cumberland Beach, FL, died March 11, 2009 in Del Mar, CA. She Jason Sykes, were adopted and raised by Forrest and Academy and Southern Adventist University. She was served the Church for 10 years in the Inter-American Ruth after the death of their daughter, Joan. The service preceded in death by her son, Joseph Alex Jaanini. She Division. In Los Angeles, CA, she worked for more was conducted at the Kress Memorial Church in Winter is survived by her husband, Herb Pasch; her mother, than 10 years for the State of California Board of Park by Pastor Eric Doran. Gail Schrader; her father, Jerry McClellan; stepmother, Registered Nurses as a nursing consultant. Her final TALLEY, Darlene Cusic, 74, born Oct. 9, 1934 in Wanda; son, Robin Jaanini and daughter-in-law, years were spent in San Diego, CA, near her daughter. Eldorado, IL, died March 14, 2009 in Evansville, IN. Cristina; daughter, Jennifer Heaton and son-in-law, Joe; She is survived by one son, Scott Henriksen; one She was a member of the Henderson, KY, Church. She son, Zack Jaanini; her children’s father, Michael Jaanini; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa & Rushton Backer; three is survived by two daughters: Terry Garrett of Irvine, KY, five granddaughters: Victoria, Michelle, Madeline, grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. and Linda Septer of Henderson; four grandchildren; and Britney, and Emily Jaanini; one grandson, Maddox SCHIFFBAUER, Sr., Daniel William, 88, born Sept. 8, five great-grandchildren. Heaton; two stepbrothers, David and Randy Searles; 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, died Oct. 14, 2008 in Altamonte TIMOTHY, Donald B., 87, died Jan. 12, 2009 in a one stepsister, Tina Parks; and many family members Springs, FL. He was a member of the Florida Living local health care facility. He was a member of the of the McClellan and Jaanini families. Church in Apopka, FL, for three years. He served in Collegedale, TN, Church, and was a retired school PASCHAL, Cassandra Lamar Lester, 56, born Jan. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, South Dakota, teacher with 30 years of service. He was preceded in 6, 1952, died Dec. 31, 2008 in Nashville, TN. She was Arkansas-Louisiana, Greater New York, Illinois, and death by eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by a member of the Riverside Chapel Church. She is Texico conferences for 41 years as a pastor with seven his son, Donald (Linda) Timothy of Ooltewah, TN; two survived by her husband, Michael Paschal; one son, of those years being the conference evangelist. He is daughters: Lynda Timothy of Porterville, CA, and Gayle Lee Paschal; one daughter, Nichol (Victor) Gurley; survived by one son, Daniel Schiffbauer Jr. of Port St. (John) Yankee of Roseville, CA; five grandchildren: her father and mother, Isaac and Eileen Lester; three Lucie, FL; one daughter, Suzanne Morrison of New Michelle, Kristen, John, Ethan, and Jordan. He was a brothers: Michael (Tina) Lester Sr., Isaac Lester Jr. Castle, CO; three sisters: Adeline Brooks of Portland, member of the Collegedale, TN, Church. (Valerie Allison), and Charles Sydney (Denise) Lester; OR, Gloria Stark of Houston, TX, and Dorothy Schlereth WALLACE, Lois “Parksie” Watts, 88, born May 1, three sisters: Audrey Brown, Rebecca Alli, and Lorraine of Michigan; and three grandchildren. The service was 1920, died Jan. 9, 2009. She was preceded in death Lester; sisters-in-law: Earlene Walls and Betty Lou conducted at the Fort Pierce, FL, Church by his son, by her husband, Harrison P. Wallace, three sisters, Marcanno; two grandchildren; nieces; nephews; great- Pastor Dan Schiffbauer Jr. Interment was at Grand and three brothers. She is survived by two daughters nieces; great-nephews; other relatives; and friends. The Junction, CO. and sons-in-law: Judy and Jerry Bryant, and Gayla service was conducted at Riverside Chapel by Elder SEELEY, Ronald, 84, died Jan. 24, 2009. He was and Bradley Carswell; one sister, Helen L. Chapman; Stephen Richardson and Pastor Furman Fordham II. a member of the Greeneville, TN, Church. he is and three grandchildren: John W. Johnson, Jane L. Interment was at Hills of Calvary Memorial Park in survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Eileen Seeley; Carswell, and Neal Carswell. She was a member of Nashville, TN. three daughters: Kathy Seeley of Greeneville, Sandy the Morganton, NC, Church. PHELPS, James, died March 11, 2009 in Louisville, Hawkins of Denver, CO, and Sherril Seeley of Winfield, WHISENANT, Sallie Mae Brittain, 85, born Feb. 10, KY. He was a member of the Louisville First Church. IL; six grandchildren: Margarette Hughes and Shantha 1923, died Jan. 16, 2009. She is survived by three He is survived by his wife, Velma Phelps. Seeley, both of Greeneville, Karen Baker and her sons and their wives; and three daughters and their PIERRE-LOUIS, Joni Mae Robinson, 81, born Dec. husband, Chris, of Seattle, WA, Andrea Hawkins of husbands; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 20, 1927, died May 10, 2009. She was a former director Austin, TX, John Hawkins of Walla Walla, WA, and and three great-great grandchildren. She was of the Oakwood College (now University) Aeolians from Mark Nacker and Chelsea Nacker, both of Winfield; preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, 1956-1965. During her tenure at Oakwood, the choir three great-grandchildren: James McMahan and his one granddaughter, four brothers, and three sisters. toured across the United States, appeared on national wife, Leslie, of Midway, and Benjamin McMahan and She was a member of the Morganton, NC, Church. television and at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Her Sophia Mackey, both of Greeneville; one great-great- career included teaching music in Cleveland, OH, and granddaughter, Kayleann McMahan; two brothers and

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Carolina East Pasco in Zephyrhills, Plant – Conference Office. June 9. Madison College Alumni City. Hispanic Camp Meeting – Bass Homecoming – June 26-28. Spartanburg Pathfinder July 18. West Palm Beach. Memorial Academy. July 3-5. Honoring the Class of 1959 and Campout – July 17-19. Nosoca. July 19. Midport Road in Port Teen Mission Trip – July 11-27. those attending/graduating from Master Guide Campout – July St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Cocoa, 1950-1964, will be honored as 24-26. Nosoca. Titusville. (Southeastern well. Friday evening, Sabbath, ShareHim Boot Camp – July Kentucky- Conference: Port St. Lucie, Palm Tennnessee and Sunday breakfast, all on 24-26. Nosoca. Bay.) Madison Academy Campus. Conference Association Board Sabbath School Workshop – July 25. Port Charlotte. Details: Jim Culpepper 615-654- July 31-Aug. 2. Nosoca. July 21. Sept. 22. Dec. 1. 3311. July 26. North Port, Venice- Conference Executive Nokomis, Sarasota, West Coast Committee Florida Christian Academy in Bradenton, Wichita Adventist Christian July 21. Sept. 22. Dec. 1. Academy 50th Reunion – Sept. Complete calendar online – Brandon, Tampa First Hispanic Camp Meeting – June 18-20. Details: 316-267-9472 or http://www.floridaconference. Aug. 1. Maranatha in Miami. 5, 6. Highland Academy. [email protected] com/calendar.html Aug. 2. Ft. Lauderdale, Pastors-Teachers Retreat – Florida Pathfinder Events – Lauderhill, Pompano Beach, Aug. 2-5. Indian Creek Camp. http://www.floridapathfinders. Jupiter. com/ or call 407-644-5000 x127. Planned Giving Clinics and LE Summer Rally – Aug. 6-9. Indian Creek Camp. Singles’ Ministries Events Seminars and mailing list information. June 27. Coral Springs. Hispanic Youth Retreat – Aug. 21-23. Indian Creek Camp. Spiritual study groups, fellowship Aug. 15. Ambassador in dinners, outings, and more. Lauderdale Lakes. Women’s Retreats at Indian Creek Camp http://www.asamcf.org/, Aug. 22. Kendall. [email protected], or 386- Sept. 11-13. Hispanic. Aug. 29. Brazilian Chapel in 789-3235. Pompano Beach. Sept. 18-20. Young Women. North Florida Oakwood Go Fish For Kids – Aug. Sept. 25-27. I. University Alumni Chapter. 22. Camp Kulaqua, High Oct. 2-4. II. Membership information and Springs. Details: rhoda.burrill@ event listings for Oakwood floridaconference.com or 407- Our Mission: alumni in Florida. Details: http:// Southern Adventist 644-5000 x136. University To share God’s love by providing www.oakwoodalumninfl.org/, physical, mental and spiritual [email protected], Second Summer Session 888-719-7776, or 904-616-1896. Georgia-Cumberland Begins – June 1. healing. Complete calendar online— PreviewSouthern – June 11. Florida Hospital DeLand – Support Groups. Florida www.gccsda.com PRAXIS Exams June 15. 18 hospitals in: Hospital DeLand offers a variety Hispanic Camp Meeting – June California of support groups. Details are 12-14. GCA, GA. Announcements Hawaii available under the “Support God in Shoes Evangelism – “Ye Olde” Cedar Lake/Great Oregon Groups” link in the “Patients June 12-28. TN. Lakes Academy Reunion Washington and Visitors” box at http://www. Olde Time Camp Meeting – – June 11-14. Alumni and fhdeland.org/ June 18-20. Deer Lodge, TN. schoolmates of 1959 and earlier Live the Dream Evangelism Series Steve Darmody Concert – June from Great Lakes Adventist July 11-Aug. 15. Miami Springs. 27. Atlanta, GA. Academy (formerly CLA). Honor The journey begins with us. Lester and Zula Pratt. Health Rallies classes: 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959. Details: Contact GLAA July 12-Sept. 4. Lakeland. Bill June 27. Savannah, GA. For job opportunities, visit and Sunshine Waters. Alumni Office at 989-427-5181 www.adventisthealth.org July 11. Harrison, TN. or visit www.GLAA.net Florida Adventist Book Center Level I Women’s Leadership – Winter Park: new national Certification – July 17-19. toll-free number, 877-55-FLABC Cohutta Springs, Crandall, GA. (877-553-5222). Miami: 305-805- Family Camp – July 21-26. Sunset 9900. High Springs: 386-454- Cohutta Springs, Crandall, Ga. 7956. Shop online: http://www. June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 Summer Ministers’ Retreat floridaconference.com/abc/ or Atlanta, GA 8:46 8:49 8:51 8:52 8:52 8:51 – July 26-29. Cohutta Springs, order by e-mail: FloridaABC@ Charleston, SC 8:25 8:28 8:31 8:32 8:32 8:30 Crandall, GA. floridaconference.com Charlotte, NC 8:35 8:38 8:41 8:42 8:42 8:40 Lay Evangelism Rally – Aug. 1. Collegedale, TN 8:52 8:55 8:57 8:59 8:59 8:57 Florida Adventist Bookmobile Alpharetta, GA. huntsville, AL 7:57 8:00 8:02 8:03 8:03 8:02 Schedule Jackson, MS 8:05 8:08 8:10 8:12 8:11 8:10 June 27. Tallahassee. Louisville, KY 9:03 9:07 9:09 9:10 9:10 9:08 June 28. Perry, Cross City, Gulf States Memphis, TN 8:11 8:15 8:17 8:18 8:18 8:16 Complete Calendar online Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Miami, FL 8:10 8:13 8:15 8:16 8:16 8:16 Belleview, Inverness. http://www.gscsda.org Montgomery, AL 7:50 7:53 7:55 7:56 7:56 7:55 July 11. St. Petersburg. Pathfinder Council Meeting – Nashville, TN 8:01 8:05 8:07 8:08 8:08 8:06 July 12. Clearwater, New Port Camp Alamisco. June 7. Orlando, FL 8:21 8:24 8:26 8:27 8:27 8:26 Richey, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Conference Executive Meeting Wilmington, NC 8:21 8:24 8:26 8:27 8:27 8:26

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