VisitorCOLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE • NOVEMBER 1, 1986 VISITOR REVISITED

KERMIT NETTEBURG Changing Adventist education Editor Thank the Lord for Leslie Adams' courage HADLEY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL— in writing "Time for Change." If they really want our church to grow, the A COLUMBIA ADVENTIST CONFERENCE INSTITUTION pathway is through increased funding for superior schools from grades one through When Hadley Memorial Hospital celebrated its grand 12. Our children have been short-changed opening September 28, the Washington Post ran a very for too long, and I firmly believe as the complimentary article. The Post lauded Hadley Hospital for "jewels in our crown," we have to answer to running a small, personalized hospital. The Post thought the Lord on our sad neglect of their educa- Hadley's location—in "one of the District's most neglected tional facilities. neighborhoods"—was tremendous. It congratulated Hadley JEAN KOHLER Timonium, Maryland for a policy of treating indigent patients. It was quite a piece for the Post, which is hardly noted for complimentary coverage of Adventists. The schools of the prophets inspired the But it's been quite a year for media coverage of a lot of joy of learning. They aspired to a standard of Adventist institutions. Leland Memorial Hospital in River- excellence in a positive way. The love of the dale, Maryland, received a lot of coverage in connection Lord sang in each student's heart. These are with Len Bias' death. Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, goals seldom mentioned today. Ohio, received media attention during the spill of a train MARJORIE FARVER tanker filled with hazardous chemicals. Columbia Union Easton, Maryland College was noted for its efforts helping with last fall's floods in West Virginia. Leslie D. Adams compares our educational And that's just within the Columbia Union. Loma Linda's system to public education, stating that infant heart transplant program has thrust that school and Adventist education provides a limited pro- hospital into the national spotlight once again. gram directed only at the "average" student. The media has paid a lot of attention to Adventists this He apparently overlooks the fact that educa- past year. But do most people know the news has been tion is more often what a student puts into it, about Seventh-day Adventist work? more than how great and elaborate a school Many people—including many Adventists—didn't know might be. Len Bias was pronounced dead at an Adventist hospital. JOHN SAGER Collegedale, Tennessee There's nothing to indicate people treated at Sycamore Hos- pital received help from an Adventist institution. What in the name of most of our schools indicates that they're Sev- enth-day Adventist institutions? Pinning 30-year teachers Even such outreach programs as Breathe-Free and Revela- tion Seminars don't carry the name Seventh-day Adventist in Upon reading the September 15 issue of the title and only rarely do so in any of the advertising. your magazine, I find myself confused and The best example may be the Post's coverage of Hadley's offended. After having been a member in a grand opening. It was a very positive piece, but the phrase church which denies membership to those who wear jewelry, I find that on page seven "Seventh-day Adventist" wasn't mentioned until the fifth par- you have awarded service pins to those who agraph—and then by identifying the late Dr. Henry Hadley have served the "Adventist system" well. as an Adventist physician. There is no indication that the STAN KISER hospital is an Adventist facility until the ninth paragraph. Ramsey, West Virginia It's time to recognize that most people don't dislike us— they don't know we exist. And it's time to include the Adventist name in far more of our activities. Hospitals. Schools. Outreach programs. Perhaps even union conferences.

COVER: David Gardner of Parkersburg, West Virginia, said he photographed this thistle near Savage Mountain "during an early snow that only comes to the mountains." The photo was shot on a farm near Lonaconing, Maryland, in early October, using a Pentax Spotmatic camera.

2 VISITOR, November 1, 1986 Woods took up the idea. She had started a preschool program in the local Episcopal church before she became an Adventist. Encouraged by Pastor Berwyn Shakespeare, the two Judys re- searched laws and regulations, cut through red tape—even traveling throughout their state and parts of Virginia and Tennessee—and ob- served how other day-care centers operated. Problems were overcome as God opened the way and finally, the center was licensed to open. Judy Woods is the director and Judy Ol- son is the assistant director. Fortu- nately, teacher Barbara Trent moved to the Summersville area, bringing her experience with preschoolers. Janice Starcher and Donna Rader are part-time aides. After three weeks of working at the center, Donna Rader expressed her feelings: "At the end of every week I come home, put my feet up and count my blessings. God tells us to store up for ourselves treasures in heaven, and I'm looking forward to reminiscing with Him one day soon about all the 'treasures' He's given me in 10 special children. "They have become part of my family. We've shared together, played and prayed together. I've taken them to the bathroom, helped them brush their teeth and watched them sleep. *lid care with love "The joys of a day-care teacher's SHERRY MANISON aide are many: holding a hand, singing a song of Jesus' love and sharing Bible stories are only a few." Friends-R-Fun is advertised as a he Friends-R-Fun Day Care Center non-doctrinal, Christian-based day- opened September 8 in Summers- care. Children are taught Bible ville, West Virginia. Preschoolers stories and helped to develop posi- came to the child care facilities in tive character traits. the Adventist church for a full day The church uses this project as of fun and learning experiences. an outreach and service for the com- The day-care idea sprouted when munity. Women in the church view church members Wesley and Judy the day-care as their own Christian Olson were discussing felt needs in ministry. the community. It blossomed as Judy "We work together—all chipping in," explained Donna Rader. "We care about each other as Christian sisters as well as co-workers." Sherry Manison is the communi- But little Natalie, a 3-year-old cation secretary for the Summersville who wears hearing aids, summed it church in the Mountain View up one day as she crossed her arms, Conference. signing "Love."

VISITOR, November 1, 1986 3 7s Jesus cares, e Caring Church, loving care

Story and photos by ROBBI PIERSON Day-care

Edwina Neely shows a 3-year-old a adapting. One director reported that star-shaped apple core and helps her prepare apple slices to sun-dry some of the children she works with as a method of food preservation. have begun asking for "school food" The opportunities to at home! witness become more obvious when one real- ach center must be state- izes that in most of the certified. State licensure is not centers, 50 to 95 percent required of a facility that is of the children come from church-affiliated, but Joy Breetzke, non-Adventist homes. In director of the Petersburg day-care Tappahannock, for in- with 45 children enrolled, suggests stance, day-care Admin- that any private day-care center istrator Tove Oster reports obtain a license. She finds that that only five of 40 parents are more comfortable with children in attendance a licensed center. This limits the robably one of the most impor- are from Adventist homes. number of children per facility, tant decisions facing working A problem that some of the cen- according to space and safety pparents today is that of pre- ters share is finding Adventist sup- precautions. school child care. The media report port staff. Each one is directed by a Regular visits from the Health incidents in daycare that cause many Seventh-day Adventist, but in most Department and Fire Marshall are parents to hesitate in using public cases, while all staff members are also requirements to maintain state day-care services. More and more Christians, not all are Adventists. certification. families look to Christian-based Each director makes clear to both Directors of day-care are required facilities for the care of their parents and personnel the standards to have at least 72 hours of college children. of the church, as well as the stan- education, including child-care Seventh-day Adventists are be- dards expected to be maintained in classes. Day-care teachers need a coming aware of the day-care needs the day-care center. high school diploma, plus some in their areas and are offering child All the day-care programs serve courses in child care at a college care not only for financial purposes vegetarian meals. At first, some level; and assistants are required to but also as a means of outreach to children are hesitant to try new have a high school diploma, pref- their communities. foods, but most have no trouble erably with some experience in Five successful Adventist day-care day-care. facilities in the Potomac Conference Jobs are created for church and are located in Silver Spring, Mary- community members when a day- land, and Richmond, Tappahan- care program opens or expands. A nock, Charlottesville and Petersburg, few Tappahannock Junior Academy Virginia. students work in the day-care center Each center is unique, but they all after classes to gain experience and have at least one thing in common. spending money. Those who direct them have a true Two of the five day-cares operate love for children and a desire to wit- independently, although they were ness to their communities. started by support and donations

Robbi Pierson is acting communica- tion director for the Potomac Confer- ence in Staunton, Virginia.

Audrey Mills shows preschoolers a caterpillar at 4 the Charlottesville day-care center. VISITOR, November 1, 1986 ril.111111111.111111= from the local Adventist church. At the Charlottesville day-care center, Donna John- games, sharing and nature activities. Two remain church-affiliated, al- son works with 4-year-olds on an art project that includes basic math understanding. Mrs. Neely's program reaches into though they operate free of any ex- each child's home, and her outreach pense to the church. And one is attended for only two weeks. The has already touched the lives of home-operated, also independent. mother said that she had seen posi- families with whom she works. One of the best forms of public tive changes in his behavior, where Every Monday evening she leads a relations for the centers is word-of- she previously had more difficulty Bible study group in her home that mouth from satisfied parents. Chris- controlling him. involves interested families. Parents tine Mayers, director at Richmond Directors attempt to keep the lines of two of her day-care children are day-care, affiliated with the Patter- of communication open with each attending Revelation Seminars, and son Avenue Seventh-day Adventist parent and are rewarded for this last year the parents of three chil- Church, says that several of the 15 effort by a show of trust and appre- dren were baptized. children attending their center come ciation from the families with which There remains an urgent need not from influential families in the area, they work. only in Potomac, but throughout the and this helps make a good impres- One teaching assistant said she union and across the nation, for sion on others in the community. had never before worked with such stable, Christian, child-care facil- Some programs take only 2- to 5- well-behaved children as she did in ities. What better way to tell your year-old children. Others accept the Adventist day-care where she is community that you care than to children up to 12 years of age on a employed. nurture its little ones? part-time, after-school basis. The children are repeatedly re- warded for positive behavior. They ven a brief visit to these are exposed to nature, pets, sharing Are you interested in starting a child- centers shows that offering and learning. care program? Here are three practical Echildren a consistent, con- points to help you decide. trolled, Christian environment is the dwina Neely, a speech pathol- 1. Check with your state or county highest priority of each Adventist ogist, now runs a day-care Social Services Department. It will give you all the information and steps you day-care program. Parents are fre- from her home in Silver Spring. E will need to take in obtaining certifi- quently invited to see programs put The six children who spend each cation (and licensure). on by their children, to observe the weekday with her are all 3- and 4- 2. If you want to work with a larger- routine, or to talk with the teachers year-olds. They already are learning than-at-home program, make it a church and directors. Most directors sit to read and do basic math through project. Be prepared to need at least down with parents before a child is $20,000 to get things started. Members enrolled to discuss the standards and may want to provide personal donations, expectations of a Seventh-day or the church may agree to be the un- Adventist day-care center. Parents derwriter. Let your church family pro- are informed that their children will vide support and assistance. be taught about the love of Jesus and 3. Recruiting is not a major problem. be part of daily worships. Once you are certified, your program will go on a list at the Social Services While most non-Adventist parents Department for referrals. Also, it takes like the spiritual aspects of the very little time for word-of-mouth programs, a few are indifferent, but advertising to do its work. If you live there are seldom complaints. Eunice near a college campus, on-campus Alexander, director of the Char- advertisements are also very effective. lottesville day-care, which serves 64 children, says one mother came to her after her 2-year-old son had

A Petersburg child shares a smile at lunch. VISITOR, November 1, 1986 5 1_1 ADVENTIST YOUTH

Brass Choir bows to Pine Forge visits standing ovations Wilmington church in Europe ALLEGHENY EAST—"Is the CUC—The Columbia Union young man Absalom safe?" was College Brass Choir played for the key text of Conrad Gill's enthusiastic audiences in Ad- sermon at the Sharon Temple ventist churches in Germany church in Wilmington, Dela- and Austria during their Euro- ware. Gill, principal of Pine pean tour in August. Forge Academy, was the guest The 15-member brass choir, speaker for Education Sabbath. accompanied by Van Knauss, a The importance of Adventist CUC music professor who gave Christian education on the ele- organ concerts on the tour, per- mentary and secondary levels formed from a repertoire of 35 was emphasized in the mes- works by such composers as sage by Gill and other presen- Bach, Gabrielli and Wagner. tations throughout the day. The tour, which began in Sharon Temple Junior Acad- Frankfurt, Germany, included emy seventh- and eighth-graders stops in Heidelberg, Salzburg served on the platform during and Rudesheim, as well as per- the service, while fifth- and formances in Munich, Innsbruck sixth-grade students served as and Nuremberg. deacons. Students in grades one According to Robert Tenny- through four were ushers. son, the group's director, audi- Home and School leader Fay ences everywhere were very Clark organized a fellowship appreciative. In Munich, the dinner for members and guests. Michael Jones, an English in- group received a standing ova- Before their concert in Innsbruck, Austria, the CUC Brass Choir stops for a group tion and played three encores. photo in front of the Seventh-day Adventist church. structor at PFA, coordinated an The local Adventist congrega- afternoon Pine Forge Hour. tions had publicized the con- Three musical groups were certs, so their churches were nating offerings, which totaled and Pro Musica, CUC's 20- featured: Joy, The Wheels of packed. "Audiences applauded over $300. member concert choir, plans to Harmony and Joint Effort. Sev- until we couldn't play any- According to Dr. Knauss, the tour England next May. eral in the groups were from the more," exclaimed Tennyson. brass choir plans to return to RICK MOYERS Wilmington area. Joint Effort The churc hec insisted on do- Europe in two or three years, Journalism Student had also sung during the morn- ing worship service, along with the school choir from STJA. CHARLES D. BATTLES Principal Ohio commendation. The scholarship program is Youth, not-so-young students conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation climb mountains earn (NMSC) of Evanston, Illinois. MOUNTAIN VIEW—It all "The NMSC points out," says started as a junior-primary Sab- honors Wheaton, "that the high test per- bath afternoon hike to the Cas- formance of the young people cades in Pembrooke, Virginia. in the Merit Program is indica- But when leaders Judy John- Anya labour Joel Stoia Gary Case tive of exceptional scholastic son and Judy Smith invited "all ability. those young at heart" to join the OHIO—Three Spring Valley were juniors. "Being named a semifinalist trip, hikers from 2- to 62-year- Academy seniors in Centerville As a semifinalist, Anya will or commended student in this olds clambered the two rocky have been designated for hon- continue in the competition for keen competition is a credit to miles along a tumbling stream ors in the 32nd annual National some 6,000 merit scholarships these young citizens, as well as between leafy, sun-splashed trees Merit Scholarship Program. that will be awarded in the our school as it continues to par- to view the spectacular 50-foot Principal John Wheaton made spring of 1987. ticipate in their development." falls, rest and visit. the announcement in October Gary Case of Centerville and Spring Valley Academy, es- Two downhill miles later, the in Centerville. Joel Stoia of Bellbrook were tablished in 1968 in conjunction tired group gathered for refresh- Anya labour of Dayton scored designated "commended stu- with Kettering Memorial Hos- ments before heading home, in the top 15,000 of more than dents" in recognition of their pital, enrolled 396 students for refreshed with thoughts of na- one million students who took outstanding academic promise the current year in grades K-12. ture's God. the qualifying test in October for scoring in the top 50,000. LYNDA SEIDEL MARGARET KEARNES of 1985, when most of them They will receive a letter of Public Relations Communication Secretary

6 VISITOR, November 1,1986 ADVENTIST YOUTH

Student literature PENNSYLVANIA—The Ham- burg Bluemountaineers were a evangelists sow Hamburg Pathfinders parade for major part of the Memorial Day for the harvest celebration in Hamburg this Memorial Day celebrations year. MOUNTAIN VIEW—Fourteen The Pathfinders started the college students swarmed over day bright and early, with a 6 the mountains, "hollers," val- a.m. worship service for club leys and villages of West Vir- members. After breakfast the ginia and western Maryland this 11 club members and their staff summer, setting sale records planted geraniums on the and inspiring church members graves of 55 adopted veterans. to become involved in outreach. Their next job was at 9 a.m.; The students came with a they had been asked by Ham- dual purpose in mind: to earn burg officials to raise the flag scholarships and to be soul- over the city's memorial. winners. Their summer sales Then at 11 a.m. the Pathfind- reached nearly $60,000, and ers were in formation to begin on most weekends students were the 1986 Hamburg Memorial preaching, offering music and Day Parade. assisting in Sabbath schools. The club is operated jointly They invited church laymen to by the Hamburg and Blue Moun- go with them and visit people tain Academy churches. Doug- interested in the Bible. las McIntyre is the leader. Timothy Jo and Kent Millard PETE GIANNOTTI were the student leaders, while Pathfinders post the colors at the veteran's memorial in Hamburg, then march in the Communication Secretary coordinator Larry Carter divided local parade. his leadership between Ohio and Mountain View. John Ledl, conference pub- IRS employs Virginia rally and Daniel L. Davis, confer- lishing director, looked down CUC students brings 600 youth ence youth director. the banquet table as literature BEA P. BRITO evangelists celebrated God's CUC—The Columbia Union ALLEGHENY EAST— More Communication Secretary blessings at the end of the sum- College business department than 600 attended the Virginia mer. Where there had been only has formed an agreement with Chapter Youth Federation held two student workers in 1985, the Internal Revenue Service in Williamsburg, Virginia. Nine CUC launches there were now 14. Regular LEs that will create more jobs for churches make up the member- and students brought about a CUC business majors. ship of the chapter. finance newsletter 48 percent gain over last year in The IRS has offered to em- Local Pastor Gene Donald- CUC—Columbia Union Col- literature sales in the conference. ploy every qualified business son preached the morning lege students and their parents Student LEs distributed more student through CUC's coop- message, "If You Feel Far are keeping up to date on de- than 14,000 pieces of litera- erative education program. Removed from God, Guess velopments in financial aid by ture, prayed in 2,000 homes, Students will work in the de- Who Moved?" reading Money Clips, the new enrolled 1,000 in a Bible course partments of personnel, ac- Norfolk AY leader Joe Ford newsletter produced by CUC's and conducted 42 Bible stud- counting and training/auditing, directed some 60 youth in pre- student finance office. ies. They also witnessed to nine and will receive salaries, as senting the afternoon meeting. Published monthly, Money former Adventists. well as cooperative education Lawsey Thomas from Williams- Clips is designed for traditional Perhaps the best barometer of credit. They will also get full- burg helped AY members enroll students, as well as adult eve- the value of summer canvassing time employee benefits, includ- 55 people in the community in ning and external degree stu- came from the students them- ing life and health insurance, Bible courses. dents. It will provide informa- selves. "Being on the cutting sick leave and vacation time. A theme banner was created tion on grants, loans and CUC edge was a great experience," The agreement was reached by the Newport News chapter, financial aid programs. said Gerd Kuist. Robin McGill by Bob Burnette, CUC business and a large poster was printed "The goal of Money Clips is was thankful for the personal department chairman, and Ella by 011ison Cheatham for the to help students and parents be- help of John Ledl and Pastor Greenberg, IRS taxpayer ser- lobby. A theme song was com- come more comfortable with Tom and Angela Whitsett. vice specialist. posed by Fernandez Ratliff, and the policies and procedures Dawn Light called her sum- "Through this relationship flowers were given by Stephen of financial aid," says editor mer "a real blessing and educa- with the IRS, CUC students Boyce, James Clements and St. Alice Willsey, assistant director tion. It made my relationship will gain valuable real-life busi- Clare Phipps. of student finance. "With this with Jesus stronger." ness experience," Burnette says. Special guests included Rich- newsletter, we hope to make Barry Hadley summed up the "They will also earn excellent ard Barron, president of the the idea of financing a college wish of each LE: "May there be wages to help them finance a Southwest Region Conference, education more approachable a rich harvest for our labors." Christian education at CUC." James Clements, associate and easier to understand." HERBERT H. BROECKEL BARBARA SUDDARTH director of the Columbia Union BARBARA SUDDARTH President Public Relations church ministries department, Public Relations

VISITOR, November 1, 1986 7 A WIDER VIEW

The ministry of Adventist Voice of Guide is getting a new World Radio in Europe contin- Prophecy look. Beginning with its ues to grow. The mail count at broadcasts first issue of 1987, the the Foril, Italy, headquarters of have been dis- weekly magazine for AWR-Europe rose 160 percent continued on junior-aged youth will during the first six months of several radio have a new format, 1986. As a result of this sub- stations in the logo and design stantial jump in listener re- Columbia throughout. "We're sponses, production of popular Union because competing with broadcasts in Rumanian, English of budget cut- color TV and home and Polish has been increased, backs. Drop- videos," said Editor while programs produced in ping the daily Jeannette John- local church FM stations in VOP program son. "We've got Sweden began airing on week- from their to make Guide days in late September. schedules are: WZAP (690 AM) exciting and Meanwhile, record-breaking in Bristol, Virginia; WSJL (102.3 colorful to our rains in August delayed con- FM) in Rio Grande (Cape May), young people." struction on the church's new New Jersey; WLSD (1220 AM The magazine will also short-wave station in Guam. and 93.5 FM) in Big Stone Gap, carry several new regular fea- According to General Manager Virginia; WDCT (1310 AM) in tures, including "Kid's Cafe," a Allen Steele, KSDA is now Fairfax, Virginia; and WSVM collection of recipes for junior scheduled to begin broadcast- (1000 AM) in North Royalton, youth, and a column entitled, ing by December 31 of this Ohio. "You Did It!" which will spot- new feature, "The Key in the year, instead of the original Also, the Voice of Prophecy's light the achievements, writ- Lock," will tell the plan of sal- projection of early October. Sunday broadcast will no longer ing, artwork, awards and good vation in story form over the "We want to get on the air as be heard over: WJAC (850 AM) deeds of Guide readers. A third course of a year. soon as possible," Steele said, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; "but we are comforted by the WWOD (1390 AM) in Lynch- fact that the delay gives pro- burg, Virginia; and WADC ducers more time to prepare (1050 AM) in Parkersburg, West programs." Virginia. A quarterly "video maga- zine" is being produced by the A new broadcasting manual the Air. "As I worked on this," General Conference Commu- for church and institutional Iversen said, "it became appar- nication Department to help communicators is now avail- ent so much had changed in the Adventists Know Your Church. able at your local Adventist world of electronic media that The 70-minute first issue is Book Center. Air to the King- a new book was needed." divided into eight segments dom was written by Pastor John Air to the Kingdom discusses that deal with such topics as Orville Iversen, whose 30 years how to choose appropriate church growth in China and the of experience with electronic media, write a script, conduct a Adventist Development and media includes service at both broadcast interview and pro- Relief Agency (ADRA) minis- the union and General Confer- duce a program. Also included try in Africa. Other features ence levels. are a glossary of media terms, include the beginning of the The new guidebook began as sample scripts and a bibliog- Church Ministries Department's an updating of Iversen's 1969 raphy listing more than 300 new six-part video series on the volume, So You're Going on publications on broadcasting. Christian home and a discus- sion of how tithe is distributed "Bible Sunday" will be ob- and used within the church served in many churches across structure. the country on November 23, Know Your Church is not de- four days before Thanksgiving. signed to be shown all at once Introduced by the American during Sabbath worship serv- Bible Society, "Bible Sunday" ices, but instead is intended to gives churchgoers the chance be seen in segments by differ- to help their fellow Christians, ent groups in the church family mainly in other countries, who or by the same group on several are still without their own occasions. copies of the Scriptures. This A trial videocassette may be year's theme is "Help Children ordered for $20 (which in- Grow . . . Plant the Seed of cludes shipping and handling) God's Word in Their Lives," through the General Confer- and the funds raised through ohn Orville Iversen, former associate speaker for the Voice of Prophecy, ence Department of Communi- free-will offerings will be used presents a copy of his new book, Air to the Kingdom, to Mabel Richards. cation, 6840 Eastern Avenue, to provide Bibles for children in The book is dedicated to her late husband, H.M.S. Richards. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20012. Brazil, Uganda and Lebanon.

8 VISITOR, November 1, 1986 N W S T T R

Volume 1, Number 2, November 1, 1986

JOHN STOTT, THE LONDON INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY, AND THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Those acquainted with John Stott's London Institute for Contemporary Christianity might wonder whether the Washington Institute of Contemporary Issues bears only an accidental resemblance to it. The answer is "no."

The resemblance is intentional. James Cox, eager to see for himself what John Stott was doing in London, spent three weeks at the Institute. While many of the goals of the London Institute are different from ours, many are similar. For that reason, the time there convinced Cox that an Institute or Center of some kind was just the structure needed to accomplish the dreams we had for the greater Washington D.C. area.

Stott has a vision of the Christian's responsibility that goes beyond private religious experience and beyond evangelism as proselytizing. With Stott, we at the Institute are persuaded that an important part of the Christian's life of faith is a social concern that transcends denominationalism or religious affiliation.

Historically, there have always been Christians who refused to limit their faith to their W ICI private lives. Such Christians inevitably shared some of the social blindspots of their times (how many of us have been sexist and didn't even know it). Nonetheless, believers WASHI\GTON in the 18th century fought the slave trade. Their religious convictions about creation and redemption led them to a social vision of righteousness and justice for all God's children. INSTITUTE OF Even some missionaries, with all the faults one might find with Christian missions, ::0\TEN/PORARY resisted foot-binding in China and "waged war against widow-burning, infanticide, and temple prostitution in India, and above all broke the social and economic slavery of the ISSUES caste system for the low and outcast peoples. . ." (John Stott, Involvement, p. 24).

Such social concern inevitably includes the political realm ("political" defined not as the science of government so much as the "life of the city " or " fis") Ix) • SUPPORT OF AND INFORMATION Jesus was not involved in ABOUT THE INSTITUTE government but he was involved You can support the work of the Institute in in the lived experience of people several ways: from every social grouping. His • A donation of $20 per year will make you a teaching challenged the status quo member of the Institute. As a member, you will and articulated a different vision of receive our bi-monthly newsletter, be informed of all upcoming events sponsored by the Institute, how society should be ordered. and receive discounts on all Institute publications. • A donation of $500 per year will make you a Christian action, then, ". . . looks donor of the Institute. Donors will receive all beyond persons to structures, member privileges, plus free attendance at all beyond the rehabilitation of prison Institute events and free Institute publications. • For a one-time gift of $5,000, you, or you and inmates to the reform of the prison your spouse, may become patrons of the Institute. system, . . . beyond caring for the Patrons will receive the privileges of a donor for a James J. Londls, Ph.D. poor to improving—and when lifetime. Director necessary transforming—the In addition, any direct contributions to the work of the Institute, regardless of the amount, will be James J. Cox, Ph.D. economic system (whatever it may Executive Director tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Please send be) and the political system (again, all contributions to this address: Donna T. Weigle Assistant Director whatever it may be) (Stott, p. 32). It is just as Christian, if not more WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF Raymond E. Manuel CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Secretary-Treasurer so, to make a traffic crossing safe Box 1129 from accidents as it is to take P.O. Box 1129 College Park, MD 20740 College Park, Maryland 20740 accident victims to the hospital for (301) 441-1777 (301) 441-1777 treatment. It is just as Furthermore, there are differing views about what the just society should be or how the Christian, if not weak and oppressed should be treated. Christian theology has a great deal to say about more so, to make a such issues and Seventh-day Adventist theology, with some of its distinctive emphases, traffic crossing safe may have things to say about some of these issues that no one else is saying, things that from accidents as it ought to be heard by society as a whole. is to take accident victims to the That is one of the goals of the Washington Institute. We hope to speak to some of the hospital for issues confronting our world from not only a Christian, but also, where appropriate and treatment. justified, an Adventist, perspective. These issues may include the role of religion in public life, the ethics of tobacco advertising/marketing and production, the importance of religious faith for relationships, the relevance of the Bible for confronting the dilemmas of life, and the theological implications of the nuclear threat. We recognize that there is no one "Christian" (or even one "Adventist") view on many of these concerns. Nevertheless, only in openly exploring the issues can any kind of consensus emerge about what is Christian or Adventist.

Therefore, we commend to the public what we believe is the Adventist Christian perspective on contemporary issues, not in some dogmatic fashion that assumes we cannot be wrong, but in the spirit of open inquiry. We do this because we believe that there are right and wrong views about these issues.

The question, for example, of whether smoking is or is not a moral act needs to be raised in the context of theology. We do this because we believe that if the Biblical principles governing our lives are indeed correct, they fit us, and that fittingness can be empirically tested to some degree.

Stott uses the example of living together before marriage to make this point. He claims that recent research supports the opinion that such arrangements do not make for happier and more lasting relationships at all. Quite the contrary. Thus, the sexual ethic of the ten commandments and the Bible as a whole, is at least partially verified in human experience. As Stott has said: "The gospel which changes people also changes cultures. . . ."

"The gospel which "From the pulpit (still a much more influential 'platform' than is commonly realised, changes people especially in the shaping of public opinion), through letters to and articles in national and also changes local newspapers, in discussions at home and work, through opportunities on radio and cultures. . . ." television, by poetry and popular songs, we are called as Christians to witness to God's law and God's gospel without fear or apology" (Stott, p. 105, 108).

Adventists come at many of these problems with a unique theological heritage. Our commitment to the Sabbath, the holistic nature of human being, the importance of the sanctified life, the redemptive nature of the work of judgment and the great controversy and eschatology (among others) imposes on us the responsibility to speak loudly and clearly about that which terrifies or seduces the world. It is our aim at the Washington Institute to be one among many such Adventist voices.

M. SCOTT PECK SEMINAR "Self-Esteem and Self-Love" and "Togetherness and Separateness in Marriage" are just two of the exciting topics to be discussed by M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled, November 10, 1986, at the Departmental Auditorium on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets (directly opposite the Museum of History and Technology), Washington, D. C. On the best-seller list for over 100 weeks, Peck's reflections in the book touch the core of our concerns and feelings about maturity, discipline and love in human relationships. The lectures, each followed by a question- Peck's reflections and-answer period, will begin at 8:45 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. Peck will be available . . . touch the core of for book signing at the conclusion of the seminar. our concerns and feelings about Cost for the seminar is $25 for members of WICI, $35 dollars for non-members who maturity, discipline register early and $40 for late registrants. The final registration date is November 7, and love in human 1986. Walk in registrations may be possible — as space permits. relationships. Registration for the seminar will begin at 8:00. A continental breakfast including fruit and refreshments will be served. To register, send a check to WICI marked "Peck Seminar." Please call (301) 441-1777 if you desire further information.

SEMINARS PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE Julius Segal Seminar Dr. Julius Segal, author of the recently published, Winning Life's Toughest Battles, will speak on his experience as a psychologist with Vietnam POW's and the hostages returned from Iran. For years he has studied the qualities that allow some people to recover from crisis in their lives, while others collapse. "The resiliency of the human spirit has always fascinated me," he says. Details about time and place will be announced in the next issue of the newsletter.

Harold Kushner Seminar Negotiations are under way for Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of the best-selling When Bad Things Happen to Good People and the just released When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough: The Search for a Life that Matters, to conduct a full-day seminar for us in 1987. More about this event in later issues of the newsletter.

Also in the preparation stage are the following: Jack Bynum Seminar; Conference on the Ethics of Organ Transplants ( with Loma Linda University); and a Symposium on the Ethics of Tobacco Advertising/Promotion and Production.

VOLUNTEERS An important part of On almost any Thursday, if you should visit with us, you would find Mary Simpson the Christian's life of entering names and addresses in our computer, addressing and stuffing envelopes, taking faith is a social phone messages, and copying and mailing important materials. On another occasion, if concern that you should phone us, you might very well hear the pleasant voice of Jean Chappell transcends pinch-hitting for Donna Weigle. Besides golfing at the Paint Branch Golf Course and denominationalism or many other exciting activities, Vera Capman, Delight Clapp, and Helen Thurber assist religious affiliation. WICI in a variety of ways. Others have responded, sometimes on very short notice, to help with the pressures that often precede one of our scheduled public events.

We owe special thanks to many including Vera Capman, Jean Chappell, Delight Clapp, Gerda Fish, Pamela Gardner, Nellie Richardson, June Roys, Mary Simpson, Helen Thurber, and Crystal Weigle.

As our workload increases, it is natural that our need for volunteers also increases. We have scheduled stress-control and stop-smoking clinics, small group discussions, seminars, symposia, and conferences on a variety of contemporary issues.

Would you be interested in sharing the challenge of these projects with our enthusiastic group of volunteers? We need people who can work at home taking phone messages, collating materials, addressing envelopes, and the like. We also need people who can {Jesus'} teaching assist at the office covering the phone, xeroxing papers, entering names and addresses in challenged the status the computer for our mailing lists, et cetera. Occasionly, we are in need of assistance quo and articulated a with research projects. different vision of how society should be Donna Weigle will be delighted to hear from any of you who may be able to help with ordered. specific events or with regular office work each week. We promise you will enjoy working for the success of the Institute.

PATRONS, DONORS, AND MEMBERS

Patrons: Joshua W. Dee Nassry Mizher Pauline R. Deutsch Promise J. Moffett Bruce and Betty Branson Erika DiBiase Judy Montfort Commonweal Foundation Isabelle R. Dickens Fred B. Moor, Jr. Cyril and Kitty Hardy S. Paul and Barbara Djordjevic Paul W. Nelson Henry Doswell W. G. Nelson Donors: Mark Driskill Don Noble John DuNesme K. Campbell Norskov Larry Brundage Fred & Valerie Eastman G. L. O'Toole Gene and Janice Daffem Florence L. Elder Norval F. Pease H. 0. Engen Virgil L. Feazell William A. Ponder Fred Lee W. D. Fitts L. Frances Pride Barbara Renschler Mick Francis Bernard Putney E. Arthur Robinson Edwin V. Gallagher Edwin Racine Ella and Walter Rydzewski David J. Gardner Astrid F. Ramsey Leonard Soloniuk Paul and Pearl Genstler Charles M. Randall Ralph & Carolyn Thompson, Jr. Thomas & Hazel Geraty Robert 0. Rausch Doug and Elizabeth Wear Bruce Greenberg G. Samuel Remick Robert D. Young David C. Grellman E. E. Richards Marwood Hallett Daniel Roberts Members: E. R. Hasse R .8. Rodgers Kenneth J. Holland Daniel and Kellie Rodman Vernon L. Alger INSIGHT Magazine Ben and Janet Roy Alvin L. Anderson Donald D. Jeffries R. M. Ruf Ivan and Chandos Angell Audray R. Johnson Glenn Sackett Daniel Antonovich Glenda Jolliffe Chuck and Marianne Scriven Glen and Alta Axford Jerry D. Jolly Marcius Sequeira Charmaine Bainum Heather S. Jones Herb Silver E. H. Banfield Donald A. Jutzy Hans and Donna Sjoren Linda J. Barrows Eddie P. Kemper L.A. Smart Donna J. Becker Elton and Marga Kerr Eugene and Patricia Sorensen James Benko Chris Keslake Kathleen Srour Josephine Benton Joan Beth King J. H. Steinecke Doug Bertleson Landon Kite, Jr. Erin G. Stone W. Richard Blythe, Jr. Carrol and Barbara Knauss David and Evelyn Strahle Robert F. Bouchard Albert C. Koppel Glenis Tronic Wilfried Busse Karen Kotoske George C. Valentine Jack and Margaret Bynum Jean and Larry LaClair Carmen Vazquez Bernard C. Byrd David Larson Louis and Margie Venden Dennis G. Campbell Yung and Camen Lau Ron William Walden Lois Cannon Anna K. Law Kit Watts Stephen R. Carle Noel Lawrence Raymond 0. West Gladys L. Carter Reginald 0. Lawson S. E. White Donald and Kim Catalano Mamie H. Lindo James E. Whitman, Jr. Karen and David Catalano Marcus Lindo R. A. Wolcott Bernadette Chapman Marvin E. Loewen Joel and Yolanda Wolensky George and Nanette Chonkich Norma Williams Martin William and Armina Wolf Mike Chucta David Mee-Lee W. H. Wood Chester V. Clark, Jr. Denis and Valerie Mee-Lee Norman & Kathy Jo Yergen Edwin M. Collins Vincent Melashenko B. R. Youlden James A. Cress John Melnick Lottie Ziprick David P. Cutts Henry C. Miller Thomas I. Zirkle M. L. Zolber

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Mount Carmel exercise classes in early May. 271 boxes, generator Mildred Polk will continue celebrates Community teaching her eight students in are sent to Africa Services Day the Monday night reading and PENNSYLVANIA—Two ALLEGHENY EAST—"Tell the writing classes. She was given a weeks were given to the World About Jesus" was the desk plaque for her dedication Pottstown church by 11\ theme of Community Services to teaching. Assistant Mildred Robert Taylor, president Day at the Adventist church in Murray was awarded a certifi- of the Tanzanian Union Milford, Delaware. The theme cate of appreciation. in East Africa, in an appeal for emphasized the call commis- The guest speaker, Pastor clothing. sioned by Christ to help those William Ervin, gave a recipe "Could you please help my in need of physical and emo- for a Christlike life. Commu- ministers?" he asked. "They are tional assistance, and to min- nity Services leaders and Feder- standing in their pulpits with ister as part of the church's ation officers from neighboring torn sneakers and clothing." welfare work. churches were present, and Mrs. Taylor pleaded that the After the welcoming speech some were participants in serv- children must not be forgotten. by Oclivery Jones, Sabbath ices of the day. Special recog- "They have very little clothing school superintendent, Commu- nition goes to Eran Murray, and no shoes," she said. nity Services Secretary Marie Mary Parker and Margie Con- Pauline and Ralph Weitz had Benson Rosman gave a re- quest for the dinner which not forgotten the ministry of the appeal. Many of the boxes port on church progress and followed. Taylor family in Pennsylvania. were packed at the Saint Luke's improvement. Outstanding music was pro- Pauline organized the collec- Lutheran Church in Gilberts- The assistant Community vided by the Echoes of Praise, tion, packing and transporta- ville. On September 8, 171 Services leader, Mildred Mur- the Inspirationals, the Sermon- tion of clothing to be shipped boxes of clothing were picked ray, told of the church's activi- ettes of Harrington, Michelle from the Adventist Development up at the Pottstown church and ties, including a plan to host a Dowling and Willie DuPont of and Relief Agency (ADRA) ware- another 100 at the Fairview Vil- Spanish class taught by La- Bridgeville, and Mount Car- house in Eldridge, Maryland. lage church. Ralph Laubach of voney Collick, church clerk, mel's mass choir. Nine other Adventist con- Mifflintown sent along a new every Monday evening. Her MARY R. POLK gregations from Mifflintown to diesel generator to complete husband, Tyrone, started free Communication Secretary Philadelphia responded to the the shipment.

CIA PAT Nhite White Robe is a contemporary album with a twist. Its uplifting lyrics are combined with a contemporary sound. If you are tired of noisy, harsh-sounding contemporary Christian music, but still like a contemporary sound, White Robe is for you. Vocalist/composer Patricia White sings seven of her min songs. A lyric sheet is included with each record. White Robe makes a perfect gift. Young people and adults enjoy its fine sound. White Robe is so well received that many people are telling us they play it all the time. The Voice of Prophecy is also using some of Patricia's music on their broadcast. VOP program producer Bob Edwards says, H W 1 "Patricia White songs are fresh and alive." White Robe—the album parents and teens can enjoy together. Records and cassettes are just CIS $8.98/Cdn 511.98. Give em a To get your albums today, see your ABC. You can also order toll free by using your MasterCard/ White Robe Visa and calling 1-800-253-3000 (in Alaska and Hawaii call 1-800-253-3002). White Robe is distributed by Chapel/Bridge Christmas Records—a Pacific Press subsidiary. 1986 Pacific Press Publishing Association

VISITOR, November 1, 1986 9 THE LEARNING CHRISTIAN

Seminar focuses on more than 120 people. Workers' retreat morning instructional sessions These seminars concentrate dealing with how to organize pastoral growth on nurture, church administra- focuses on spiritual small group ministries in a local NEW JERSEY—Elder David tion and evangelism, allowing development church setting. A report given during the ses- Newman, executive editor of pastors to have the full range of NEW JERSEY—The spiritual instruction in ministerial duties sion indicated that, by the end Ministry magazine, spoke at development of the pastor was of July, 375 people have already the New Jersey Pastoral Growth and activities. The majority of the topic when ministers and instruction is carried on by been baptized in New Jersey. Seminar held in September. staff members of the New Jersey Conference President Robert His topics were "The Pastor's Elder Stevens, and from time to Conference met in August for Boggess then challenged the Personal Study Time" and "The time guest speakers are invited the annual workers' retreat at workers to keep the fire of evan- Pastor as Shepherd of the to talk on their particular areas Garden State Academy. gelism burning through prayer Flock." of expertise. Featured speakers for the re- and daily study of the Word. The Pastoral Growth Seminar The pastors also have the treat were Jack Blanco, profes- JAMES L. STEVENS was originated in New Jersey chance to ask questions, reflect sor of religion at Southern Ministerial Director by conference President Robert on what is happening in their College, and Bill Liversidge, W. Boggess in 1978, while he churches, and get feedback from church growth director for the was ministerial director. This conference leadership on solu- Columbia Union. Delaware church program is designed to provide tions to specific problems they monthly meetings for newly-or- face. Pastor David Freedman hosts workshop on dained and unordained pastors states, "The Pastoral Growth natural remedies that focus on key aspects of ef- class has been a tremendous OHIO—A program leading fective ministry. When James blessing to my ministry. I wish to a church-sponsored certifi- . Stevens assumed leadership of every young pastor would have cate in health care on preventive the seminars in 1985, he began the opportunity to participate and natural remedies was be- focusing on evangelistic work in something like this." gun on the weekend of August and in the last year the New Jer- JAMES L. STEVENS 15 in the Delaware Adventist sey pastoral group has baptized Ministerial Director Church. This six-hour introductory workshop was the first step toward helping church mem- bers develop training centers for healthful living in their own areas. Carl Carnes, a research Pastor Bill Liversidge conducts morning chemist from Columbus, coor- classroom instruction. dinated the seminar. Pastor Dave Hutman's talk on Friday evening was entitled, "Saved by How We Eat?" and dealt with the relationship of health to spiritual well-being. Carnes presented "Our Sacred Trust," a lecture on the concept that "Our health should be guarded as carefully as our character," and a discussion on Dr. Jack Blanco addresses workers dur- the many uses for charcoal in September Pastoral Growth participants include: (front row, left to right) John ing an evening session. healing the body. Freedman, Norman Zimmerman and David Freedman; (back row, left to right) Lab times centered on "prac- James Stevens, Bill Davis, Frank Kean and David Newman. Dr. Blanco conducted devo- ticing what we know" and gave tionals and evening meetings, participants the opportunity to during which he focused on the use a variety of simple but ef- spiritual, physical and social fective remedies for colds, the CUC enrollment update aspects of ministry in the Ad- flu and other inflammations. ventist Church today. Two registered nurses gave Final figures for Columbia Union College fall enroll- After pointing out that it is a presentations at the workshop. ment total a head-count of 1,050 students. Information greater challenge to be a pas- Nancy Hutman's subject was tor now than it has ever been, "Foods in Focus," while Jean now available reveals that the adult evening program, Blanco encouraged the minis- Ashton demonstrated applica- with 228 students, made a 221 percent gain. This is the ters to be sure of their calling, tions of water therapy. largest single jump in traditional and non-traditional spend time with the Lord in study Forty-five people received programs. and prayer, and work with zeal certificates upon completion of —WAYNE JUDD, vice president and enthusiasm in their evan- the seminar. Follow-up meet- gelistic efforts. ings will continue for any Bill Liversidge spent the churches requesting them.

10 VISITOR, November 1, 1986 THE LEARNING CHRISTIAN

Alumni Phonathon Sabbath school for viewing at future Sabbath who pastors the Lynchburg school leadership meetings. church, is district leader and raises $66,000 workshop for the The workshop was planned chairman of the Alliance. CUC—Columbia Union Col- Virginias draws 100 by the Ministerial Alliance for GARY STEWART lege graduates and supporters ALLEGHENY WEST—A two- the Virginias. Seymour G. Cole, Communication Secretary pledged over $66,000 in the day workshop conducted at the second annual alumni phona- Smyrna church in Lynchburg, thon, September 15-25. Virginia, was attended by ap- PHYSICAL THERAPY DIRECTOR— For eight evenings and one proximately 100 Sabbath school Well-organized department needs successor to director, afternoon, 74 alumni, students officers from congregations in who has been promoted. This top-run department needs a and faculty and staff members Virginia and West Virginia. proven manager to continue our quality program. The direc- phoned CUC graduates across Pastor John S. Smith, Sabbath tor is responsible for a staff of 25 and reports directly to the the country to raise money for school director for the Alle- hospital president. Applicants must have B.S. degree in the scholarship endowment fund gheny West Conference, and Physical Therapy, a minimum of three years' supervisory and alumni-sponsored campus Charles L. Brooks of the Gen- experience, and demonstrated ability leading people to ini- improvement projects. Nearly eral Conference Sabbath school tiate and accept change. Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, $18,000 of the money pledged department directed the work- an affiliate of Adventist Health System/US, has 88 inpatient has already been mailed in. shop, which was videotaped beds, a growing outpatient department, and is currently ex- "This year's pledge total ex- panding in other rehabilitation ventures. Located 50 miles SKI ceeded last year's by over west of Philadelphia on a beautiful 260-acre estate, the $26,000," said Esther Burrow, VISITOR ADVERTISING— hospital offers modern facilities and equipment, and excel- director of alumni affairs. "Our as simple as a phone call! lent working conditions. Send resume with salary history graduates have responded en- to Bill McGregor, Vice President, Reading Rehabilitation thusiastically to the phona- To place your ad, Hospital, R.D. or for rates or information thon, and we are very grateful #1 Box 25(1, call toll free in Columbia Union for their support." (800) 438-9600. Reading, READInG BARBARA SUDDARTH In Maryland call PA 19607; Public Relations (301) 596-0800 Call (215) REHABILITATIOn (a local call from D.C.area) 775-8203. HOSPITAL

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(800) 544-4442 (301) 565-3595 IN MARYLAND (800) 544-4442 (301) 565-3595 IN MARYLAND SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

Potomac enrolls 662 students in its two academies The two conference acade- ABC hosts mies are back in the flow of yet another school year. Shenan- ministers, doah Valley Academy opened its doors for registration on August 16. Orientation day was introduces August 17, and classes began on the 18th. Takoma Academy students registered on August new Bible 25 and began classes the fol- lowing day. he Potomac Adventist This year's enrollment at SVA Book Center found a totals 297 students. Fifty-three Tunique way to let its in- are freshmen, 68 sophomores, stitutional witness be part of 99 juniors and 77 are in the Harvest 90. class of '87. It held a ministerial meeting SVA already has an active in Takoma Park last month that Non-Seventh-day Adventist ministers fellowship with Adventist ministers at a meet- agenda. They started the year was attended by almost 100 ing hosted by Potomac ABC, where they each received the New King lames Bible from the Nelson Bible Company and listened to United States Senate Chaplain off with a handshake social and non-Adventist clergymen, as Richard Halverson. a senior class benefit night. well as about 100 Seventh-day Two art courses have been good sermon. Adventist pastors. and Halverson, chaplain of the added to this year's class sched- Halverson also said that many Each minister received a free United States Senate, to speak. ule, as well as a string ensem- evangelicals were not using copy of the New King lames Halverson quoted from Isaiah ble directed by Steve Zork. God's ways when they thrust Bible from the Thomas Nelson 55, where the prophet says, SVA Registrar Richard Ste- themselves into contemporary Bible Company, which co-spon- "My thoughts are not your venson reports a slight drop issues. sored the meeting. The Nelson thoughts." Halverson said the from last year's enrollment. He "The primary problem with Company also helped plan the verse gave him pause each time says that the drop reflects a evangelicalism today is its pre- event by arranging for Dr. Rich- he thought he had prepared a "nationwide drought of high- occupation with trying to be school-aged students," the post- relevant to the world when it "baby-boom" generation. should be relevant to Jesus Stevenson adds that the drop Christ." also indicates the financial Nelson has co-sponsored sev- challenge families must face to eral of these meetings in the provide a private education for past two years. Paul Glenn, their high-school-age children. manager of the ABC's book de- TA welcomed 365 students partment, said that the atten- this year, a match to last year's dance was one of the largest of enrollment, according to Prin- any Nelson-sponsored minis- cipal Richard Osborn. He says terial meeting. the academy had a projected Glenn said that both the Nel- drop of 15 students, which hap- son Company and the ABC pily was not realized. hoped to make pastors aware Additions to the faculty and of their services. "It was good staff are Dunbar Henri to the public relations for the ABC religion department, Suzanne and the church. Shakes teaching math and com- "We want to do something magazine, and associate Pastor puter classes, Nadeen Hen- Executive Editor David Newman (left), Ministry like this at least once a year, Hans Varmer, Spencerville church, learn that it took 130 scholars seven years to dricks in accounting and Sue with other publishers," Glenn update the 400-year-old King lames Bible, maintain its beauty and integrity, and still Endres as secretary. improve its readability. sa id .—KN Academic changes include the addition of a third year Robbi Pierson, acting commu- of French, a course in basic Teachers applauded ulty of each Potomac elemen- algebra and additions to the nication director for Potomac, tary school. physical education curriculum. wrote the stories and took the by conference staff The purpose of the dinners pictures for Spotlight unless The Potomac Conference hon- was to show appreciation for designated with a byline. ored its dedicated Christian the commitment the teachers teachers this fall with a series of demonstrate and to enhance ac- appreciation dinners. quaintances, communication Early in the fall semester, and working relations between evening dinners were hosted by conference resource staff and conference officers for the fac- field personnel. 12 VISITOR, November 1, 1986 SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

School board officers attend Appomattox Community Services Center cuts ribbon "how-to" workshops More than 60 members of he Appomattox church school boards in the Potomac held ribbon-cutting cer- Conference attended leader- emonies for its new ship meetings in Staunton on T Community Services Center October 5. headquarters on September 30. School board chairmen, pastors, principals and school Located in the renovated basement of the Appomattox treasurers listened to Tim Mc- Donald, Columbia Union di- Seventh-day Adventist Church, the center will serve the com- rector of education, discuss techniques for conducting board munity four days a week, under meetings and how to involve the direction of Lola Moore. all board members in arriving Present for the ribbon-cutting at decisions and dealing with ceremony were Representative board problems. Employment W.M. Abbitt from the Virginia policies of the Columbia Union House of Delegates, Virginia were outlined with discussions M. Babcock, director of the Ap- pomattox County Department Guests at the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new Appomattox Community on certification. Services headquarteri were (from left): Marie Watt, honorary director; I.B. Cooper, Art Lessner, assistant trea- of Social Services, church Pas- head elder; Ann Cooper, associate director; Gerald Wilburn, local businessman; tor Milo C. Sawvel and mem- W.M. Abbitt, representative from the House of Delegates; Virginia Babcock, Appo- surer for the conference, con- mattox County Social Services director; Lola Moore, director; Milo C. Sawvel, ducted a short workshop for bers of the congregation who will work with the center. Appomatox church pastor; Frances Stevens, associate director; and Alice Young, school treasurers. associate director. Judi Christensen of Staunton Marie Watt, with over 40 and Linda Usher from Portland, years of Community Services founded in 1947. literature, they have conducted The Community Services de- Oregon, conducted a workshop experience, has been named Breathe Free clinics and antici- for Home and School leaders. honorary director. Mrs. Watt partment of the Appomattox pate offering classes in health- Many ideas were shared on how has been a member of the Ap- church has been active. Besides ful cooking to the people in the distributing food, clothing and to organize Home and School pomattox church since it was community. as an effective support for the school program. religion textbooks for grades ness on the part of the youth to istry. Their work has in- The workshops were spon- nine through 12. make equal sacrifices to carry cluded evangelism, education sored by the conference edu- Harris served as associate the church to the end. and church/family pastoring, cation department and were pastor for family ministries at The Harrises say they have and they have enjoyed the vari- coordinated by Harry Mayden, the Pioneer Memorial church been very happy in the min- ety of their service. superintendent of education. in Berrien Springs, Michigan, from 1977 to 1980. The couple New Market pastor returned to Virginia, anticipat- ing retirement in a few years. Colon meetings draw underlining each text as they retires after Harris pastored the Yale church busy people to found it in their Bibles. 38 years of service for three years, then moved After the first two weeks, the to New Market, where he has Arlington church meetings were held in the Ar- Richard E. Harris Sr., asso- served for three years, and now Eleven people were baptized lington church. Pastor Jim Frost ciate pastor of the New Market plans to retire. following the Revelation Now could not hide his joy as he church, was honored for 38 As for post-retirement plans, seminar conducted by confer- watched his church fill to years of denominational work Harris says he is waiting for the ence Evangelist Jac Colon and capacity. Even long-time church during Potomac campmeeting. Lord to tell him what is next. He wife 'dena in Arlington. members found it difficult to Harris and his wife, Eliza- has considered writing books Arlington, a city of some miss any evening meeting dur- beth, have spent 26 years serv- on his special areas of interest, 150,000, is known as a "bed- ing the five-week crusade. They ing the Potomac Conference. prophecy and church history. room" community—residents didn't want to miss the studies Harris taught religion at Shen- He says he would like to see go their separate ways to work or the thrill of watching people andoah Valley Academy for 10 a greater appreciation by the in northern Virginia or down- coming forward to express their years. He helped edit and revise younger people of the church town Washington, D.C. With decision to be baptized. the Breakthrough Teen series of for the sacrifices that were this in mind, the 104-member Many people who heard the made by church fathers, and he church prayed fervently that message of Revelation have not hopes there will be a willing- neighbors would read the ads yet been baptized. Members and attend the meetings to be are anxious be used by the held for two weeks in a high Holy Spirit as He guides them school auditorium. and are praying for and keep- Church members were excited ing in touch with many who watching the people listen to attended the seminar. Scripture from Revelation pre- EVELYN SHANKO ROBINSON sented by Colon. Many were Communication Secretary VISITOR, November 1, 1986 ANNOUNCEMENTS ABC BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE OBITUARIES Requests for placing announcements ANDERSON, Bernhard T., born March Potomac and/or advertisements should be in the Conference 4, 1898. Omaha, NE; died August 9, Visitor office four 14) weeks before the Nov. 9: Warrenton-A&P mall entrance, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; Culpeper-lot 1986, Takoma Park, MD. Survivors: wife date of issue. behind 702 S. Main, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Orange, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; Char- Margaret; daughter Verna Altman; sister lottesville, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 10: Lynchburg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Danville, Ruth Engelbert; step-daughters Doris 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 11: South Boston, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Farmville, 5 p.m.- Williams and Betty Walker; six grand- Loma Linda University offers p.m.; Nov. 16: Buena Vista, noon-2 p.m.; Roanoke, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. children and nine great-grandchildren. M.P.H. tuition credit 17: Galax, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Richlands, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tazewell, 7:30 BUCK, Clara M., born August 14, 1893, for prospective student mm.-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 18: Wytheville, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Zanesville, OH; died September 8, The Loma Linda University School of 1986. She was a member of the Zanes- Health off-campus degree program in ville church. Survivors: brother John and niece Rose Marie Alton. public health is offering a certificate for gelistic meetings at the Reading Hamp- one hour of free tuition to any current den Heights Seventh-day Adventist FISHEL, Pearl A., born March 8, 1909, student who brings a qualified prospec- Church, 2706 Pricetown Rd., Temple, Public Evangelism: Mantua, OH; died September 17, 1986, tive student. The prospective student PA 19560. During this crusade, "Coping Alliance, OH. She was a member of the can take that first class free, also. "Public with Life," Elder Newman will spend the The Caring Church Akron First church since her baptism in Health Nutrition" will he offered Novem- first week's lectures preaching on Righ- Reaps the Harvest 1984. Survivor: daughter Loreen Hyer. ber 9-11. Contact the Church Ministries teousness by Faith, and then place all Department of the Columbia Union at GALAMBOS, Joseph T., born August 29, remaining doctrinal lectures in the con- Evangelists, evangelism coordinators (301) 997-3414 for further details. 1917, Phoenixville, PA; died September text of Righteousness by Faith. The series ,ind soul-winning leaders will meet De will also include special family features 4, 1986, Philadelphia, PA. He was a Help us find the c ember 14-18 in Daytona Beach for a great member of the Lansdale church, serving and musical specialties. Please send the North American Division Evangelism young adults addresses and names of relatives or as an elder for 40 years. Survivors: wife Council devoted to the role of public Trudy; daughter Joni Carlson; son Barry; Do you know a newly-relocated or in- friends you wish contacted to the church evangelism in reaping the harvest pro active Adventist young adult (approxi- for an invitation to these meetings or sisters Julia Nash and Mary Messmer; lucid by the Caring Church emphasis brothers Albert, Coleton, Les, Alex, mate age 21-30) living in the Washing- Bible studies. Please limit to within 20 across our division. ton, D.C., metropolitan area who would miles of Reading. Your suggested con- Frank and George; sister-in-law Mary Galambos and four grandchildren. benefit from or would like a personal tacts will be treated with kindness and SEMINARS FOR EVANGELISTS invitation to Sabbath school and church? integrity under the supervision of Don C. Training Laity to Minister in Preparation GANK, Edyth, born May 24, 1913, Members of the Sligo young adult Sab- Shaw, pastor, and Carol Zarska, Bible for Public Meetings: Don Gray, Marge Thomas, WV; died August 8, 1986, Mor- bath school class will call or visit them, instructor. Please include any helpful Gray gantown, WV. She was a charter mem- plus put their name on our activity mail- background and information. Thank Marketing Public Evangelism to the Sec- ber of the Grafton church for 34 years. ing list. Just send that person's name, you. (1115) ular Mind: la( Colon Survivors: husband Walter; son John and address, home and work phone numbers, How Demographics and Advertising two grandchildren. and any other information you think Can Help Target the Audience: Kermit Pianist Sontraud Speidel IDE, Dorothy E., born September 30, might be helpful for us to know to: Netteburg, Bennie Moore returns to Sligo 1905, Berwick, PA; died September 15, Young Adult Class, Sligo Seventh-day Pox (aiming the Rise of the Remnant 1986, Nevada, MO. Prior to moving to Adventist Church, 7710 Carroll Avenue, On November 15 at 3:30 p.m., Son- Church in Eschatology: Gerard Damsteegt Takoma Park, MD 20912. traud Speidel will return to the Sligo Presenting the Law and the Gospel in Missouri a year ago, she was a member of the Pottstown Charlotte Street church. Evangelistic series is planned Series to present a program of Classical Public Evangelism: Ivan Blazen and Romantic music. After winning a Preparing Candidates for Baptism and Survivors: daughter Alva Lucy Hinkley; for Reading, Pennsylvania number of national competitions in Ger- Active Church Membership: lay Ga Himont foster son Charles Blanchard; sisters From April 4-May 9, Elder I. David many, she is recognized as a leading Meeting the Dispensational Mind in Pre Mildred Dietrich, Verna Kachel and Newman, executive editor of Ministry performer and recording artist both in ,tinting Biblical Prophecies: S. Bacchi Phyllis Moyer; brothers Rollin Eddinger magazine, will conduct a series of evan- Europe and the United States. oc chi and Gerald Eddinger; four grandchil- Making Effective Calls that Motivate dren and one great-grandson. People toward Decision: K.S. Wiggins PURVIS, Cecilia E., born February 22, 1898, Mulberry, OH; died August 11, SEMINARS FOR EVANGELISTS' SPOUSES 1986, Cincinnati, OH. She was a mem- Developing a Support System for Bin ber of the Cincinnati First church. Sur- AN HOUR OF SABBATH 'rant Families: Marie Spangler vivors: husband Robert; son Elmer; Meeting the Special Needs of Children daughters Doris Grimes and Thelma who Travel. Darla Struntz. Ted Strunlz Martin; 11 grandchildren and 17 great- Equipping Laity as Support Staff for grandchildren. is a terrible thing to waste! Public Meetings: Patrick Vincent Coordinating a Child Evangelism Minis WILLIAMS, Donna L., born January 25, try with Public Meetings: Ida Faber 1909, Lima, OH; died August 20, 1986, The Evangelist's Spouse as a Role Model Napa, CA. She was a faithful, active, life- for New Members: Lois Scales long member of the Toledo First church. Using Personal Soul-winning Skills in Survivors: husband Charles; daughter Public Evangelism: Rosalie H. Lett Barbara Herr; sons Richard and Robert; Integrating Health Evangelism into Pub brothers Robert Geach and Thomas Announcing: Training seminars lic Evangelism: Gwen Foster Geach; sisters Elva Jane Steen, June Developing a Musical Program to Sup- I3ensen and Miriam Scholley; seven for Sabbath school port Public Preaching: Bernie Paulson cdegrandchildrenhiirn. and two great-grand- teachers and leaders ( mole Paulson SEMINARS FOR ADMINISTRATORS from cradle roll Developing I city Support for Public vangelism in the Conference: Cyril Miller through adult Improving Working Relationships be ',wen Pastors and Evangelists: lohe ADVERTISEMENTS Rhodes Wytheville Nov. 22 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Impact Evangelism as an Alternative Ii ADVERTISING RATES hurch Growth Evangelism: Ken Cox Minimum charge, $11 per insertion (or 50 Meeting the Unique Scheduling and words or less (or ads originating within the New Market Nov. 23 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Financial Needs of Evangelists: Lee Allen Columbia Union, and $15 per insertion for all Developing and Training Future Public others. Additional words, 25 cents each in Evangelists: lint Cress union, 30 cents each out of union. Ads may be silgo Dec. 6 3 p.m.-6 p.m. placed directly with the Visitor office by mail or Capitalizing on our Greatest Opportu• telephone. Ads placed via telephone may be pity-Developing Outreach Ministries to paid by check or money order before publica- Forest Hill Dec. 7 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. iispanir s: Manuel Vasquez tion. From Maryland and Washington, D.C., Encouraging Pastors to Lead their Mini area call 13011596-0800 Ia local call from D.C. hers in Evangelism: T.A. McNealey area). From elsewhere in Columbia Union call Norfolk Dec. 8 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Church Growth and Evangelism: A Mar- ,8001438-9600. Make checks or money orders payable to Columbia Union Visitor, 5427 Twin riage to Support our Mission: Don lacobsen Knolls Road., Columbia MD 21045. A copy of Interested lay members may also attend the advertising policy is available upon request. Ihe Council. Additional information con Presented by erning the Evangelism Council can be obtained by writing your conference min. FOR SALE: 1983 Correct Craft, Ski Nau- Potomac Conference Church Ministries tsterial secretary or: Evangelism Council. tique 2001, 19-ft. competition ski boat, P .1 Box b1.'- I mcoln, NE 6850b. 351 H. P. Call or write Camp Blue Ridge, Phone: (703) 886-0771 P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, VA 24401; 170.3) 886-0771. (111)

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