OFFICIAL ORGAN OF TILE NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCES OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENT

VOLUME 8 OCTOBER, 1986 NUMBER 8

Ephesus — N.Y. City Celebrates Its Centennial It was on June 18, 1930 that approxi- mately 300 adventist members of the COVER STORY former #2 Church, pastored by Elder Matthew C. Strachan, moved into the building with Pastor George E. Peters who is credited with naming their new church home Ephesus. The church has had a long and glorious history and the pastors who served are known as some of Black 's greatest leaders. It was from this early beginning that Ephesus grew to bless the Harlem community. For many years, it has maintained the honor of being our largest Black church in North America, boasting a membership of 2,000 plus. Numbered among Ephesus' sons and daughters are outstanding preachers (local, union, and general conference leaders), educators (church school teachers, college professors, college presidents), attorneys, doctors, nurses, business leaders, contractors, musicians, community leaders and good citizens. Pastors who have led the flock include: Elder G.E. Peters, Elder F.L. Peterson, Elder T.M. Rowe, Elder A.E. Webb, Elder W.S. Lee, Elder R.T. Hudson, Elder Robert Carter, Elder S.A. Hutchins, Dr. C.B. Rock, Elder E.J. Humphrey, Elder John Nixon, Elder Leon Cox and our present pastor, Elder Clement Murray. Each evening, services of celebration were conducted which included the outstanding choirs of the church: Voices of Praise, The Collegiate Choir, Choir, The Youth Choir, The Larks, and the Larkettes. Mrs. Everyl Chandler Gibson was the music co- ordinator, assisted by Sylvia Williams,

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NEW YORK'S EPHESUS CHURCH September 18-October 4, 1986 By Edna Lett Williamson The Landmark Commis- sion and other city officials and com- munity leaders joined the officers, members, and friends of Ephesus Church in a joyous centennial celebration, September 28th through October 4th. For 100 years, the majestic edifice on Lenox Avenue at 123 Street has stood as a beacon of hope and salvation to the citizenry of Harlem. The illustrious history of the building started when the Dutch Reformed Church laid the cornerstone on June 24, 1886; dedicated the church September 30, 1886; and opened the Honorable Edward Koch, Mayor of New York City, greets the Ephesus Congregation, as doors for regular church service on Pastor Murray looks on. October 3, 1886. Page 2 Cover Story October 1986/North American Regional Voice moi AND HE CALLED THE NAME OF IT 1886 FRENEZER 1986 , O'arpicq HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US thfultis

Motto of the Week.

man, represented the New York City Landmark Commission. President of the City Council, Stein, issued an official proclamation declaring September 28th through October 4th "Ephesus Week". The religious leaders of Harlem were well represented. Those present included: Rev. Father Herbert Groce—St. Andrews Episcopal Church; Rev. James L. Manning—Bethel Community Baptist Church; Rev. Raphael Johnson—Elmen- dorf Reformed Church; Rev. Wardell Stamps—Metropolitan Church; Rev. LeRoy Perry—Church-on-the-Hill, AME Zion; Mr. Louis J. Walker, Lay Reader—St. Martin's Episcopal Church; Rev. Dr. John L. Scott—St. John Baptist Church. All of the guests and dignitaries were presented gifts from Elder Murray and the congregation. Speakers featured during the week of celebration were: Dr. Edgar T. Mimms, Dr. Leon G. Cox, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Pastor Edwin Humphreys, Elder Leonard G. Newton, President of the Northeastern Conference and Pastor John Nixon. Model of the original Ephesus Church owned hp Reformed Congregation, builders of the Dr. Earl E. Cleveland climaxed the magestic edifice. • week's messages with a spirit-filled, soul- searching sermon on Sabbath morning. Ruth Nixon, Rosa Lee Jones, Eugene On Thursday night, October 2, special Twenty-five to thirty individuals took their Washington, and Roland Roberts. honor was given the church for its stand to join the Ephesians in serving leadership and humanitarian role in the and becoming members of the Brilliant soloists who added to the community. The Honorable Edward Koch, Ephesus family. majesty of the occasion included Lynda Mayor of the City of New York, Honorable The souvenir journal of over 135 pages Elliott, Joyce Bryant, Houston Owen and Andrew Stein, President of New York City and 138 photos highlighted the history of Wintley Phipps. Council, and the Honorable David Ephesus, the church organization, the The United Negro College Fund Choir Dinkins, Manhattan Borough President, charter members, former associate under the direction of Mr. Houston Owen and Hilton B. Clarke, City Councilman, pastors, and instructors. The journal and the Boys Choir of Harlem directed by were present and brought greetings to also contained profiles of each pastor as Dr. Walter Turnbull also performed. the congregation. Mr. J. Norman, Chair- reflected by members of the congregation:

October 1986/North American Regional Voice Cover Story Page 3 J.K. Humphrey—Ucilla LaCondre Matthew Strachan—Edith Keith G.E. Peters—Harry Blackman F.L. Peterson—Edna Lett Williamson T.M. Rowe—Eleanor Nelson A.E. Webb—Leon T. Jones W.S. Lee—Dorothy and David Hearon R.T. Hudson—Jessie Serrano and Alpha Parker R.H. Carter—Sallye Gaiter and Jean & Mavis Richards S.A. Hutchins—Gwendolyn Nicolas C.B. Rock—Dennis and Zena Pitters E.J. Humphrey—Robin Price, Steward & Laverne Price John Nixon—Alice Lewis L.G. Cox—Juanita Kitching Clement Murray (present Pastor)— Yvonne Hodge Bradley & Denise Robinson Pastor Clement Murray, greets the Honorable , Manhattan Borough Credits for assisting in making the president. celebration a memorable one, also go to: Joseph Merriweather, General Chair- person; Edna Lett Williamson, Journal Chairperson; Sallye Gaiter, Hostess; Catherine Sumner, Color Coordinator; Denzil Bridges, Graphic Arts and Banner; George Saunders, Photography; Edward Phipps, Platform Chairperson; Historical Data—Harry Blackman, Jeannette Lewis, Edith Keith, and Edward Phipps; William Byrd, Ushers; Evetta Agard and the Agape Committee, Refreshments. Acknowledgement of God's leadership of Ephesus and His direction of activities in this historic building were aptly expressed by the motto of the week: "And he called the name of it EBENEZER, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." I Sam. 7:12. Present Pastor, Clement A. Murray Associate Pastor, Charles McDonald Honorable Andrew Stein, president of New York City Council presenting a proclamation to Ephesus Pastor Clement Murray. Bible Instructor, Joanetta Goddard

Harlem Boys' choir directed by Dr. Walter Turnbull.

Page 4 Cover Story October 1986/North American Regional Voice The answers to these questions just something, own something, and support might turn the Black student back toward something peculiarly our own! We must PUBLISHER'S PAGE his own campus even though the become, at long last, a generation of sacrifice might be greater. producers! We must cease eating crumbs But the Black school is threatened from the rich man's table and operate our today by attitudes far more serious than own bakery! Needed now are organized White recruitment. nationwide meetings of Oakwood College 1. The attitude that "Come what may— supporters—to plan for the preservation the Black school will be there." It will be of Oakwood. The wealthy among us must there only if we support it with our endow the school financially. Graduates students and our finances. must spread the Oakwood story. Thus, 2. The attitude that "in this age of with positive concerted effort—we will get integration, who needs the Black School?" our share of the Black Educational The answer is—the Black student needs market—and let the Pied Piper get his! it. The fact is Black schools are still graduating over 85% of Black college graduates. Young man, young woman, STATUE OF LIBERTY? your chances of graduating are better at by Deborah Wilson E. E. Cleveland. the Black College. 3. The attitude that something is During July 3-6, 1986 the inherently inferior in a Black College held one of the most lavish celebrations PIED PIPER! Education. It is hard to erase 300 years of ever experienced in this country. Years of planning, and millions of dollars, went by E.E. Cleveland negative brain-washing—our legacy from the slave experience. But we must try! into the enormous project of refurbishing The Black Colleges in America that do Does it mean anything to you that the 100 year old Statue of Liberty and Ellis not receive public funding are an Oakwood College graduates stand eighth Island. Individuals and corporations spent endangered species. Deep cuts in in the Nation in acceptance in medical hundreds to secure the best possible government subsidies to needy students schools, and one-fourth of them graduate view of the statue. Diplomats from all over is a major factor in this situation. Unless with high honors? the world were invited and came to take there is a decided change in the mood of part in the celebration of America's the present administration, there are 4. The attitude that, "The General symbol of freedom. deeper cuts to come. This will drastically Conference will never let Oakwood The symbolic representation of the reduce the campus enrollment of Black College close." Now, it must be said that Statue of Liberty is indeed noble. "Give Colleges. the General Conference of the Seventh- me your tired, your poor, your huddled Among Seventh-day Adventist Col- day Adventists has been most generous masses yearning to breathe free. Send ... leges, the White student campus in its support of Oakwood College the homeless, tempest tossed to me." population is in a state of drastic decline. through the years. And as long as the What beautiful words. Such an honorable, This fact has raised the value of the Black school is serving its purpose—we have liberal ideology for a nation to declare. student in the eyes of the administrators little to fear. But we should not have short But is it a mere proclamation? Are all of these predominantly White schools. memories. Remember Riverside Hospital? Americans really free? Offers of financial assistance are being The General Conference sold that facility It's been said that most Americans can made to Black students that the Black and today it is a Mental Health facility trace their ancestry back to the very school cannot match. Thus, the economic operated by someone else. Today, the village in which their families began. factor becomes a Pied Piper to lure the Regional Conference subsidy to Oakwood James Baldwin, in the book, Stranger in Black student to the White campus. College exceeds that of the General the Village states, "Any American Negro Southern College, once a bastion of Conference, but the school needs both to wishing to go back so far will find his exclusivism, now has 250 Black students survive. journey through time abruptly arrested by enrolled in its programs. And, what of the Pied Piper's efforts to the signature on the bill of sale which But there are certain questions that recruit our students? It is rooted in served as the entrance paper for his should be answered before one makes economics. I wish the motivation were' ancestor." The Black American did not the switch from the Black campus. loftier. But history clearly indicates that have the privilege of coming into this 1. What is the record of the White this is not the case. Which raises the country via Ellis Island. In fact, there was school in graduating Blacks? following questions: no decision to come and make a better 2. What is the Black faculty ratio at the What preparatory orientation has life for themselves in the 'promised land.' White school? preceded this Black influx? Therefore, any celebration of liberty in 3. What is the racial climate as it What are the chances of the Black this country does not include them. relates to social acceptance at the White student surviving the Academic and The institution of slavery has been College? social pressures without psychological abolished, on a national level; America is 4. Is there an "Inner College" program damage? trying to pass off a half-hearted form of to provide remedial services for the The above reservations notwithstand- equality. "Americans attempt ... to make disadvantaged? ing let us move to preserve our schools. an abstraction of the Negro," according to 5. What is the spiritual climate there? Mainly because we should control Baldwin in his book, "but the very nature

October 1986/North American Regional Voice Publisher's Page Page 5 of these abstractions reveals the tre- mendous effects the presence of the Negro has had on the American The Editor's Desk character." It seems strangely out of character for a country which proclaims liberty for all, to support a government which actively denies the fundamental human rights of the majority of its citizens. But so is the case of the United States' involvement with South . Is liberty only for a selected few? If so, does not the majority of Black America qualify as tired, poor, and yearning to breathe free? Because of the sin-clouded perception of the human race, they are unable to perceive what liberty really is. Freedom for them, is always at the expense of another's captivity. Perhaps the only liberty ever to be experienced by many will be the liberty found in serving God. But isn't that the best kind? "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ ."—Galations 3:28

On September 14, 1986 Elder Willie S. Lee, Sr., of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mrs. Hilda Cox, of Huntsville, Alabama, exchanged wedding vows. They have been workers in the cause of God for a number of years. The couple will reside in Lincoln, ALLEGHENY EAST Nebraska.

SOUTHWEST HOSTS FIRST HEALTH FAIR SUNSET CALENDAR On a recent Sabbath afternoon, the front yard of the Southwest Philadelphia Oct. 31 Nov. 7 14 21 SDA Church, Philadelphia, PA, was Boston, Mass. 4:39 4:32 4:23 4:18 transformed into a fairground, as the New York City 4:50 4:42 4:35 4:29 Community Services Department hosted Buffalo, N.Y. 5:09 5:00 4:53 4:47 its first Health Fair. Atlanta, Ga. 5:47 5:41 5:36 5:32 Representatives from the American Miami, Fla. 5:40 5:36 5:32 5:30 Heart and Lung Association and the Charlotte, N.C. 5:30 5:24 5:19 5:15 Volunteers in Aid of Sickle Cell Anemia Birmingham, Ala. 4:56 4:50 4:45 4:41 were on hand to take blood pressure Jackson, Miss. 5:12 5:06 5:01 4:58 readings and test for the presence of the Memphis, Tenn. 5:07 5:01 4:55 4:51 disease. The Coordinating Office for Drug Louisville, Ky. 5:45 5:38 5:32 5:27 and Alcohol Abuse provided pamphlets Detroit, Mich. 5:29 5:20 5:13 5:07 dealing with the various aspects of , III. 4:47 4:38 4:31 4:26 substance abuse including: identification, South Bend, Indiana 5:41 5:33 5:26 5:21 prevention and treatment. The American Minneapolis, Minn. 5:03 4:54 4:46 4:39 Cancer Society shared facts on the St. Louis, Mo. 5:02 4:55 4:49 4:44 various cancers and some common Kansas City, Mo. 5:19 5:11 5:05 5:00 sense preventive methods. Denver, Co. 5:00 4:52 4:45 4:40 Visitors to the fair were shown the Little Rock, Ark. 5:25 5:17 5:10 5:04 effects of smoking or lungs as demon- Dallas, Texas 5:38 5:32 5:27 5:23 strated by Humpty Dumpty and Scientific New Orleans, La. 5:14 5:09 5:05 5:02 Smokers. Other visuals showed graphic Albuquerque, N.M. 5:14 5:07 5:02 4:58 evidence of the damage done to body Oklahoma City, Okla. 5:37 5:30 5:25 5:21 organs as a result of cigarette smoking. Dr. Duarte of the Adventist Health Add one minute for each 13 miles west; subtract one minute for each 13 miles east. Network provided films dealing with

Page 6 Allegheny East October 1986/North American Regional Voice stress and stress control as well as other health problems. In addition each visitor completed a "How Healthy Are You" Survey in order to assess his/her particular health needs. Follow-up health seminars are now being planned. Janice Jenkins Community Service Director ALLEGHENY EAST CONFERENCE WORKERS HOLD HEALTH RETREAT After the campmeeting season and before the grueling, extensive evangelism period, the workers and spouses of Allegheny East Conference held a Health Conditioning Retreat at Pine Forge. Gwendolyn Foster, Health Director for the conference, coordinated the retreat. She was assisted by Dr. Geneva Jackson 11111 of Loma Linda University, Audrey Booker Health Retreat Staff, left to right: Donald Blake, Audrey Booker, Gwendolyn Foster, and Donna Davis, both of whom have Joyce Lim, Geneva Jackson, Richard Neal and M. C. Van Putten. masters degrees from the School of Health, Loma Linda University. Special presentations were made by Richard Neal, M.D. of the Loma Linda School of Medicine, who did a three-day Stress Management Seminar and Dr. Donald Blake, Assistant Education Director for the Hartford Company, who presented a four-day Conflict Manage- ment Seminar. Each participant was given a complete blood work up, had his blood pressure taken several times during the week and had his weight recorded. Exercise and diet control were the orders of the day as each participant was encouraged to make a complete change in lifestyle. This meant walking two and one-half miles each morning and evening Workers learn the art of making "a good loaf of bread." Pastor Rudy Lord and his wife are and eating only natural foods or foods seen in the foreground. Beverly Crabbe is seen in the deep center. prepared utilizing methods that were shown during the Food Preparation special festivities for the Founders and Present also was Edmund Skarbek, Classes. All participants made their own Pioneer Chapter of the Alumni Associ- mayor of Pottstown. Plaques were personal loaves of whole wheat bread ation. These were designated as those presented to Samuel Turner, National during the bread bake. who were students and faculty members Alumni President; Paul Jones, teacher at At the end of the week. there were of Pine Forge Institute in 1946. There Pine Forge Academy and Doris De many pounds lost and many attitudes were 86 in attendance from many areas Guzman, who became an honorary changed, as most of the participants including those coming from California, Pioneer. discovered the secret of turning back the Florida, , Chicago, and New York. Although reunion is the primary pur- clock on aging. The Sabbath program included an pose of the Alumni weekend, support of Another health retreat is planned for "Honor to Parents" segment. During this the school in a financial way is the goal of 1987. service conducted at the Pine Forge the Pioneers. The Pioneer Chapter Academy Chapel, the Pioneers presented donated $2,500 toward the purchase of a 40TH YEAR REUNION FOR PINE their parents with corsages and dedi- new bus. They will also donate a FORGE ALUMNI catory letters. The letters were laminated complete kitchen for the gymnasium as Labor Day weekend is the traditional for keepsakes. their 1986 contribution. Last year they date for the annual Pine Forge Academy Two hundred were in attendance for donated the P.A. system for the girls' Reunion. This year marked the 40th the annual Saturday evening banquet dormitory. Anniversary and was celebrated with including alumni from other classes. Gloria Parks Seenarine

October 1986/North American Regional Voice Allegheny East Page 7 AYS PROGRAM EXAMINES Another patient came in who was mischief. Instructions to give them a rest SPIRITUAL MALADIES touchy and irritable. Everyone and every- and resume exercise by 'bringing good thing was annoying to him. The pharma- tidings', if followed, would speed relief. West Philadelphia's Adventist Youth cist poured out a large does of the 'Law', Society set up shop August 2, at the West Later came others; one with a sore explaining that if he learned to love it, he Philadelphia SDA Church in Philadelphia, throat caused by overwork. A tongue would have great peace, and nothing to examine a series of patients com- depressor could only give temporary would offend him.—Psalms 119:165 plaining of various ailments. The first relief. Keeping his mouth and tongue patient was suffering from dizziness and The next patient was led in blind, but controlled would save many troubles. headaches caused by poor nutrition. His appeared to have normal eyes. The The last patient for the day was so sick diet was based solely on bread. The problem was quickly ascertained to be that a pulse could barely be found. doctor admonished him, "Man shall not caused by a log of fault-finding in them. Unfortunately, a heart transplant had to live by bread alone."—Matthew 4:4 He was advised to cast it out, then given a be recommended. He was advised to The second patient was very hard of prescription for eyesalve and told to use it 'make you a new heart and a new hearing and complained of ear pain. every day. spirit'.—Ezekiel 18:31 Upon examination, the doctor found her A lame man followed, saying that The Gideon's Army band presented the ears full of worldly rubbish, stories, jogging was hurting his feet. Questioning drama. scandals, and the latest rumors. Hearing of his lifestyle showed that he was Mark Frog Harris the word of the Lord would solve that. abusing them by always running to Communication Secretary

20 CHILDREN ATTEND STORY HOUR CENTRAL STATES Mrs. Fay Allen of Sharon Church, Omaha, NE and Mrs. Ruth Williams of Bethesda Church, also located in Omaha, conducted a Story Hour during the summer, June 25-July 30. More than 20 children participated in Christ-centered stories, games and songs. The children received awards for attendance and special effort. The Story Hour was held at the Hilltop Housing Multi-Purpose Center, as part of a branch Sabbath School Children during one of their crafts sessions program sponsored by the Sharon at the Palace of Peace Vacation Bible School. Church.

Participants at the special graduation ceremony. 45 CHILDREN ATTEND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL During the summer, August 4-9, approximately 45 children attended Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Palace of Peace SDA Church, Colorado Springs, CO. The children seemed to have enjoyed the crafts, Bible stories and songs. At the closing of VBS, a graduation program was held on Sabbath, August 9, for all the children and the VBS counselors. 5 BAPTIZED AT SHARON CHURCH At a recent baptism held at the Sharon Church, Omaha, NE, five persons were baptized. For three of the baptized members: Carol Grimes, Effie McDougle and Cathy Williams, this was their first stand for Christ. Elder E. Slocumb, pastor of the church, was assisted by local elder Elder Slocumb baptizing Effie McGougle, assisted by local elder Wills. Augustus Wills.

Page 8 Central States October 1986/North American Regional Voice THE PERFECT LOT FOR THE PERFECT PRICE For nine long weeks Evangelist George Rainey and his evangelistic team worked in Chicago, trying to lead men and women, boys and girls, to accept Christ and His true teachings. At the end of this evangelistic crusade 151 people were baptized. Approximately one year ago George Rainey, evangelist for the Southern California Conference in Los Angeles, was invited to come to Chicago to conduct an evangelistic crusade on the south side of town. After months of searching for that perfect location for the tent, Fred White, coordinator for the crusade and minis- terial director for Lake Region, along with Tyrone Boyd, former Lake Region pastor, and J. David Parker, personal ministries director for Lake Region, came to the conclusion that they would have to settle for a less than perfect spot. A vacant lot that would require many hours of grass cutting and raking of trash in order to make it appropriate for the kind of Fay Allen is shown conducting a story hour session for the children at the center. meeting they had dreamed of conducting. Though plans were placed into motion CENTRAL STATES MEMBERS who will be part of the teaching staff, to get this less than perfect lot into the ATTEND HEALTH CAMP looks forward to a prosperous year. The best shape possible, the minds of the Taylor's were previously employed at the Fitness for Life Camp sponsored by coordinator and his assistants would St. Louis Academy, St. Louis, MO. Allegheny East's Health Director, Mrs. never give up the hope of being able to Returning to the teaching staff are: Sally Gwendolyn Foster, held at Pine Forge acquire that perfect spot. They had seen Carriger, Audrey Irby and Armatha King. Academy, Pine Forge, PA, attracted this ideal spot on several occasions and Gordon Sims, Sr. people from all over the country. Among had hoped and prayed for a period of time Communication Secretary those attending from Central States were: that God would ultimately make it Elder E. Pembleton, pastor of the Park possible for them to rent it for nine long Avenue, St. Louis, MO, along with several weeks. of his parishioners: Mary Rollins LAKE REGION Why did these men think that this Patterson, Ada Joyner, Anita Clay and particular lot was just the perfect spot? Patricia Andrews. Why did they feel that this location should The health camp offered: cooking, be where George Rainey would conduct healthful diets/meals, stress manage- his summer evangelistic crusade? Why ment, aerobic exercises, walking and did they feel that this particular lot would various sport activities. The health camp be where God would direct people to was especially enlightening to Elder come and hear the truths being taught Pembleton who is planning to conduct a about Him? health class very soon. This lot was owned by the U-Haul C. Daniel Johnson Truck Rental Company, completely paved Communication Secretary and completely fenced in. The hundreds of people coming to the meetings from DOLEA FULLWOOD SCHOOL night to night would be able to park their OPENS FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR cars on the paved lot across the street Lights, drum roll and the conductor from the tent and the parking lot would be raises his baton. The Dolea Fullwood patrolled to discourage theft. This lot was Elementary School, Omaha, NE, opened located on the corner of two heavily its doors in the early part of September, traveled streets, thus allowing the for the school year 1986-1987. meetings to receive free publicity. The new principal, Mrs. Theresia J. Just when it seemed almost impossible George Rainey. Taylor, joined by her husband, Millard, that arrangements for this lot would come

October 1986/North American Regional Voice Lake Region Page 9 through in time, God stepped in and This evangelistic crusade was being reminded that they must share what they directed Allen Streeter, alderman for the conducted for a twofold purpose. The have learned with others. seventeenth ward, where the tent would workers were concerned about both the Fred White has been asked to serve as be located, to make all the necessary spiritual and physical sides of people. the pastor of this newly organized church. contacts with the owners of the property Therefore, in addition to the religious Carlos Blake will stay on for a time to and with the city officials. As a result of meetings which were held nightly, there assist him. Alderman Streeter's intervention, the lot were also health lectures that were Vivian Joseph in collaboration with was acquired for absolutely no charges at conducted. A Stop Smoking class was Carlos Blake all. The perfect lot, for the perfect price. held. Members of the community seemed There were many experiences, both thrilled to accept the clothing and food private and public, which led men and which was distributed at the tent. Many women to believe that Elder Rainey and were heard to say, "This community will his family had come to Chicago at just the never be the same again." NORTHEASTERN right time. Rainey's wife, Martha, worked Special guests who were invited to along with him as a Bible worker. His participate in the evangelistic crusade in daughter, Jeanette, served as one of the three separate musical concerts were crusade's vocalists. solist, Wanda Lott from Indianapolis, The Your Bible Speaks Crusade team Leroy and Cloie Logan from Minneapolis, was comprised of Lake Region Bible and Anthony Wiggins from Los Angeles. workers, Shirley Daniels, Judy Crawford, and Evelyn Robinson. Lay Bible workers Another special guest was Clifton were Alma Davis, Dorothy Kanion, Juanita Davis, assistant pastor of the Loma Linda Abernathy, Gloria Scott, Thelma Dyson, Church in California and a famous Zilda Forde, and Virginia Starks. television personality. Pastor Davis gave a musical concert and also preached the Pastors and church members in the evening's sermon. Members from the Chicagoland area were the backbone of community sat spellbound as they Mr. and Mrs. Otis Searcy, Sr. at 70th the evangelistic meetings. The pastors listened to him tell his experience of how wedding anniversary celebration. who assisted Elder Rainey were Robert God brought him to the realization that he Jones, pastor of the Hyde Park Church, was imprisoned without Him. Robert Tolson, pastor of the Morgan Park SEARCY'S CELEBRATE 70 YEARS and Beacon of Joy churches, James The music at the big Bible tent played OF MARRIAGE an important role in the success of the Humphreys, pastor of the All Nations "What therefore God hath joined to- meetings. The coordinator for all of the Fellowship in Hinsdale; Samuel Thomas, gether, let not man put asunder. . music for each meeting for nine weeks pastor of Reid Memorial church in East Matthew 19:6. was Jacci Christopher, choir director at St. Louis, Claude Shaw, pastor of the Seventy years ago, on April 29, 1916, the Hyde Park church in Chicago. She Robbins and East Chicago churches and these words were spoken at the marriage was assisted by Anita Green who played Tyrone Boyd, formerly pastor of the ceremony of Otis R. Searcy, Sr., and the piano and Norman Rucker who Beacon of Joy church. He recently Aleathia A. (Upton) Searcy, by J.H. played the organ. accepted a call to the Southeastern Hubbard, then pastor of the Ebenezer Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The Mass Choir, composed of musi- Methodist Episcopal Church in Jackson- Another very important team member cians from the Chicago area churches ville, Florida. was Carlos Blake. He recently completed was directed by Helen Essex who served Of this union, the Searcy's were blessed his requirements at the Andrews Sem- as the director of the Straford Memorial with three children. Marceline Aleathia, inary. He was among other seminarians choir, also from Chicago. This Mass Choir now Mrs. C. Irving Shillford, is a special who worked in the tent meeting to fulfill performed each Sabbath for the divine education teacher in the Yonkers, NY the requirement for Field School par- worship service and also for the Saturday school district; Otis, Jr., married to Elza ticipation. However, Carlos was the only and Sunday night meetings. (Thompson) Searcy, is an import specialist one who remained with the crusade for When the tent was taken down at the with the United States Customs Depart- the entire nine weeks. end of nine weeks, Elder Rainey remained ment; and Claire Marie, now Mrs. Courtney The members of the staff worked long in Chicago for two additional weeks to B. Wood is an English teacher in New hours. They went into the community help the new members make a smooth York City. daily to present Christ to the people in transition from meeting in the tent to The Searcy's, along with 100 invited their own homes. Many times there were meeting in their new church home. guests, celebrated their 70th wedding questions to be answered and facts to be Rainey was quite concerned about the anniversary at the Eastwood Manor in the explained. The evangelist and his wife "new babes" in the who make up the Bronx, NY, May 25, 1986. Music for the visited in the homes also. 151 newly baptized members. evening was provided by Mr. Willie The Your Bible Speaks Crusade team The new members are now rejoicing in Bethea, Ms. Jennie Pyatt, and Ms. Natalie came together five mornings each week their new church home with their new Stewart. A synopsis of their life was read for workers' meetings. During this time church family. They are encouraged to be by Mr. Joseph Merriweather of the they would pray and share positive active and to get involved in their church Ephesus SDA Church, New York City. To testimonies. work. Above all, they are constantly the delight of the Searcy's and guests, Page 10 Lake Region October 1986/North American Regional Voice Erica, 5-year-old great-granddaughter, boasted all the pomp and ceremony of a Rosabelle Roberts, and Ellen Leer-Brady, performed the song, "Jesus Loves Me". college graduation. pianist. Natalie McCormick, valedictorian Otis R. Searcy, Sr., the oldest of five The Day Care Center's first annual of the class, thanked the parents on children of Adeline and (stepfather) Levi graduation was held in the youth behalf of the graduates. Searcy, was educated in Butler, Georgia. auditorium of the Hanson Place Church Eight of the 14 graduates are enrolled While attending an Episcopal church and was witnessed by over 300 parents, at the Hanson Place School for the 1986- school picnic, in Jacksonville, Florida, he friends and well-wishers. 87 school year. met Aleathia Upton. After a two-year Dr. Milton O.C. Haynes offered the Maureen 0. Burke courtship, they were married. Communication Secretary invocation and Verona Nelson, director of In 1919, Mrs. Searcy was baptized into the Day Care Center, gave the opening the Adventist church by Elder John A. remarks. She thanked the parents for ANNUAL LAYMEN'S CONVENTION Green, Sr., in the St. John's River in entrusting to her staff the care of their AND TRAINING SEMINAR Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Searcy, a firm be- young children. Ms. Nelson promised to by Deborah Wilson liever that a person should always strive continue working toward a better center to improve himself, attended City College, and the development of better children. following a liberal arts program. It was On September 12-14, 1986, the Annual Chairperson of the program, Maureen while working as a real estate agent that Laymen's Convention and Training 0. Burke, promised the audience a something unusual happened. Mrs. Searcy Seminar was held at Victory Lake Camp delightful, yet sobering evening. And so it had tried many times to get her husband in Hyde Park, New York. The weekend was. Delightful, for the graduates pre- to accompany her to church. He had was planned and hosted by the Personal sented their items with the childlike been a life-long Methodist, but decided to Ministries Department of the North- charm which always endears 4-year-olds agree to his wife's invitation. In 1955, due eastern Conference, Elder Norman E. to the heart of others. And sobering, as all to the influence of a loving and faithful Snipes, Director. accepted a challenge presented by wife, Otis R. Searcy, Sr., was baptized into The convention's theme, "Healthful Pastor John S. Nixon, pastor of the the Seventh-day Adventist church by Teaching and Powerful Preaching", was Hanson Place Church and keynote Elder W.S. Lee, then pastor of the Ephesus very appropriate, for the weekend was speaker for the evening. In his address, church in New York City. He readily filled with both. On Friday evening, Elder Pastor Nixon reminded listeners of the assumed an active role, serving on the Henry Wilson, President of the North- young child Samuel, who was given a usher board, church board, and deacon eastern Conference Laymen's Federation, special task in Israel's history while he board, later becoming head deacon for welcomed the delegates to the training was still at an early age. Nixon pointed out three years. session with a rousing keynote address. that God could have used Eli, the old Through the years, Mrs. Searcy has Guest lecturer, Dr. Donald C. King, pastor priest, but He chose Samuel, the boy, been an active participant in the Com- of the Perris Fifth Street Church, Perris, instead. His challenge to the graduates munity Services organization. For years CA, then began a series of interesting was, that they were not too young to be she has sent literature all over the world. lectures on health and the caring used by God. In response to a petition that went through- church's approach to outreach ministries. out the northwestern area for literature, Another highlight of the evening was In his lectures, Dr. King stressed the Elder M.F. Nash, Lay Activities Director in the presentation of certificates to the importance of a wholistic religion or the Solomon Islands personally thanked graduates and other outstanding persons 'multi-dimensional unity'. He stated, "We Mrs. Searcy, in a letter dated July 21, for their contribution to the growth of the do not run 5-Day Stop Smoking Plans 1980, stating, "... You made it possible for Center. Certificates of award were and cooking schools so we can help those in the field to have available liter- presented to the graduates by Januwoina people over their bad habits ... in order to ature for distribution." Nixon, wife of Elder Nixon. A special be lost clean! The idea is to make award for outstanding service was linkages, with the spiritual component The Searcy's lives might best be char- presented to Albert C. Pierre, of Miami, somehow touching all the other corn- acterized as lives wholly dedicated to FL, and founder of the Day Care Center. ponets affecting man." In other words, God, their church, their family and their This award was presented by Vera S. what affects the body, affects the mind, fellowmen. Mr. Searcy's motto is, "Where Grant. In his reply, Pierre recalled the day and that which affects the mind affects He leads me, I will follow." in 1979, when the Center was started the spirit. He explained that the con- Martha J. Dawson because a mother needed somewhere to version of King Nebuchanezzar was Communications Secretary leave her child while she worked and, influenced by the observation of the someone else needed a job. And so, from Hebrew boys living the whole message to one room, with one child and one the whole man. "We need to learn how to A.R. HAIG DAY CARE CENTER teacher, the center has grown to several live a powerful sermon from our lives," he HOLDS FIRST GRADUATION rooms, a director, nine teachers and 75 stated. The A.R. Haig Day Care Center at 151 children. Dr. King also talked about the im- South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, Other award recipients were: Verona portance of forming maintenance groups celebrated a historic moment on Sunday, Nelson, director; Bernice Simpson, within the church. He explained that the August 3, when 14 of its pre-schoolers, Miriele Michel and Rosalind Parsons. best way to keep members in the church beautifully dressed in caps and gowns, Among the other participants in the is to put them to work; and by working received certificates of Achievement evening's program were: Naomi Adolphus, together, they share experiences and during a graduation ceremony which president of the A.R. Haig Corporation; gain faith and strength from each other.

October 1986/North American Regional Voice Northeastern Page 11 They also move toward reaching their Miami, but frequently visited her friend, By 1980, there were 15 Haitian be- potential as as they learn to Magella Kelly, who lived in New Rochelle, lievers. They asked Elder Mathieu love God, others and themselves. to remark during worship service at the Bermingham, then the Franco-Haitian Each day of the convention was started New Rochelle Church, "Why don't we ask Coordinator, to send them a minister. He off with an early morning devotional Pastor Lester, if we could start a Haitian promised the members he would survey service. Sabbath morning's service was group in this church." the field and send them a good minister, conducted by representatives from the someone they could count on. So after worship, the two ladies went to New England District and Sunday talk with Pastor Issac Lester, about their On September 6, 1980, Elder Berming- morning's service was conducted by idea. "Why, that's a good idea," said ham introduced Elder Moises Charles, representatives from the Western New Pastor Lester. "Let's pray about it." So who is also the Data Processing Manager York District. they gathered in a corner and asked God for the conference, to this company of Elder J. Milton Thomas, Church Growth for his special blessings and guidance. believers. Elder Charles, immediately, Director for the Northeastern Conference, Several weeks later in answer to their began a building fund program. They made a presentation on Friendship '87 prayers, two Haitian SDAs who couldn't looked forward to the day when they Sabbath afternoon, which was comple- speak English came to worship at the would worship in their own church. But, mentary to the seminar's main thrust. church. Elder Lester asked Magella if she in the meantime, worship service was Elder Stennett H. Brooks, Treasurer of would be their translator. conducted in one of the Sabbath School Northeastern Conference emphasized, in rooms. his remarks to the delegation, that it takes Magella became especially close to By faith alone, they began working all of us to carry on the service of God one of the believers, Gherda Mayard; toward that day. They sold bread and and that we should support the Personal together they began a missionary program opened a store in the Hebron Church in Ministries and Lay Federation leaders. among the Haitian community. When Brooklyn where they sold rice, beans, The guest choir for the convention was Gherda was unable to accompany vegetarian meats, sugar and a variety of New Direction, from the City Tabernacle Magella to the Bible studies, she would food items. These were just two of several church in New York City. They provided go alone. Magella's commitment was so projects. the music for the Divine Worship hour as total that on Sabbaths and during her It seemed an impossible dream, be- well as a mini-concert Sabbath afternoon. days off, she would conduct Bible studies cause a large part of the membership Before leaving on Sunday, the dele- until midnight or in the midst of a were retired ladies and young children, gates were issued a challenge from the snowstorm. without any earning power. Despite the president of the conference, Elder God blessed their efforts and before obstacles they persevered in their tasks. Leonard G. Newton, as well as the long two or three were added to their Also, they continued to work to build personal ministries director, Elder Snipes. company. As they continued to grow, the membership of the church. They held They were asked to commit themselves to each believer attended the fellowship a yearly evangelistic crusade. They took service for the finishing of the work. luncheon at Magella's house every an active part in the community by Sabbath. Here they would gather to sponsoring health fairs, free clothing BY FAITH A CHURCH IS strengthen and encourage one another. give-aways and a weekly radio program DEDICATED IN NEW ROCHELLE After lunch, they would sing, study their where Elder Charles presents the Gospel Sabbath School lessons, E.G. White in total. On Sabbath morning, September 13, writings, and then they would go out into After two years, the believers decided hundreds gathered for the dedication of the community to impart to others what to move from the New Rochelle Church the Eden SDA Church, New Rochelle, NY, they had studied. and rented their own church. Some might the first French speaking SDA church in The little company was aided by fellow have questioned the wisdom of their the area. Every person present could see believers in Brooklyn who gave them move, when on their first Sabbath they the miraculous way in which God led in counsel on how to build their member- worshipped in one of the believer's home. the establishment of the church. Within ship. One of several people from the This was a test of faith which they passed. six years, the membership has grown Brooklyn area, instrumental in helping The next Sabbath they were able to rent a from 15 to 70, instead of worshipping in a them was Elder Max Pierre, then an Penecostal church. After two and a half room, they worshipped in a newly associate publishing director and now a years, they began to encounter problems renovated Greco-Roman styled sanctuary. pastor of a French speaking congregation with the Penecostal pastor. One can liken their experience to in the conference. He taught Magella how The members of the mission redoubled Gideon and his faithful band of 300 men, to use the slide projector and conduct their efforts to secure funds for a church. who against all odds, succeeded in Sunday evening services. defeating the Midianites, then one of the They prayed earnestly that God would strongest military powers in the ancient Under his tutelage, Magella began provide them with a house of worship. world. This church dedication signifies Sunday night services for the primarily Every Saturday night the members would that miracles are not just limited to Catholic-Haitian community. On the gather and pray from 9 to 12 p.m., asking Biblical times, but they still occur today average as many as 35 people were in God to bless them with a church. when men and women put their trust in attendance. She used every opportunity God heard and answered their prayers. God. to present the gospel. Magella would They discovered a building on the same The Eden Church began with an idea gather a group of non-believers and block as the church. It was an old, and two Haitian SDAs in 1972. Providence serve them cake and ice cream. Then she abandoned bank. The interior of the led Ms. Yolande Dambreville, who lived in would present the gospel to them. building was dilapidated, there were no

Page 12 Northeastern October 1986/North American Regional Voice pews, no baptistry, the floor looked Having a change in my behavior While in Brooklyn, Mrs. Scott worked as horrible, and there was insufficient Happiness is the Lord. a Public Health Nursing Supervisor with lighting. By faith, the members prayed, Happiness is a new creation the Visiting Nurse Association. In Florida worked very hard and gave sacrificially to Jesus and me in close relation she will work as a Visiting Nurse purchase the building. Having a part in His salvation Supervisor with the Broward County They hired a professional contractor, Happiness is the Lord. Visiting Nurse Association. who gave the church a Greco-Roman Mr. Scott was employed at the Real joy is mine influence, like a grand cathedral in old Maimodes Medical Center for the past 25 No matter if tear drops start . By faith, a church was estab- years. I've found the secret lished in New Rochelle. Mr. Scott received a B.S. degree in It's Jesus in my heart. biology from Atlantic Union College in 91 BAPTIZED IN HEALTH AND Happiness is to be forgiven South Lancaster, MA; pursued graduate HAPPINESS CRUSADE Living a life that's worth the living studies at Hunter College, NY and Evangelist Clifford Jones, pastor of the Taking a trip that leads to heaven received a Master's degree in Sociology Jamaica SDA Church, Jamaica, NY, Happiness is the Lord. from Long Island University in 1977. conducted a "Health and Happiness In 1978, Mrs. Scott received a B.S. in SCOTTS LEAVE AFTER 26 YEARS Crusade", in Hollis, Queens, NY from July nursing from Long Island University. 13 to August 30. The Holy Spirit moved On Saturday, August 16, Lloyd and The Scotts have already been asked to and 91 souls were baptized under the Muriel Scott said goodbye to the Hanson assist in the work of the church they will canvas cathedral. Five churches and a Place Church family. Muriel, who had left attend in Florida. mission participated in this joint evan- last May for Fort Lauderdale, FL where gelistic venture: Jamaica Church, Linden they will live, returned to Hanson Place to STILL GOING STRONG Church, Laurelton, NY; Mount Sinai attend a function held in their honor. The Mrs. Vera Chaffin Edwards, 90 year old Church, Queens Village, NY; Springfield Scotts have been members of the church member of Shiloh church, Springfield, Gardens Church, Springfield Gardens, for the past 26 years. MA, has attended Sabbath School NY; and Victory in Jesus Mission, Hollis, During those 26 years they participated faithfully, for over fifty-nine years. She NY. in many of the high points of life at says, "It is the best part of the Sabbath The crusade focused on the total man: Hanson Place. Mrs. Scott was a faithful services." mentally, spiritually and physically. Elder choir member, S.S. teacher, S.S. super- Mrs. Edwards has served as Sabbath Jones ministered to the spiritual and intendent, School Board leader, AYS School superintendent, division leader, mental man, the gospel every night, leader and AYS sponsor. Mr. Scott was extension division secretary, and has except Thursday. He presented a mes- S.S. teacher, School Board member, pres- assisted with Vacation Bible School. She sage of hope to those who were troubled ident of the Credit union, president of the has also been a teacher for many years, by the world's ills. The physical needs of A.R. Haig Corporation and elder. When he and continues to do so. She nevers man were taken care of by Dr. Daniel left Hanson Place he was serving as first misses her 8:00 AM teachers meeting on Hunt, an internist, who is a member of the elder of the church. Sabbath. Linden Church. He gave health lectures Mr. Scott said, "It has been my privilege Mrs. Vera Chaffin Edwards is an and conducted a free health clinic. to watch this church grow and spread its example to all, of dedication and trust in Initially, the crusade was intended to wings, as it were, from our humble Divine power. last for six weeks. But an overwhelming beginnings at Park Place. I was on the desire to help those who still lingered in church board when the church at Hanson the valley of decision prompted its Place was bought, I was on the school extension for an extra week. On the last board when the school was bought, and I day, August 30, which was a Sabbath, 13 was president of the Corporation when at souls were baptized. The extra week least two of the neighboring buildings proved to be a blessing. were bought. So I have been involved in When asked how he felt about going an some of the development of Hanson extra week, "Good," exclaimed an Place." exhausted Pastor Jones. "Seven is a In addition to being a part of the perfect number." The crusade had a church's development during those positive effect on the community at large. years, the Scotts watched their own lives "We will miss you," one of the police develop. They were married at the church officers said. "You were good company at its Park Place location in April 1960. on our beat." Their two children, RoseAnne and Undoubtedly, this remark was prompted Richard were blessed and baptized at the because of the sale and use of alcohol Hanson Place Church and are graduates and illicit drugs in the community. Before of the Hanson Place Church School. the tent concluded 91 people could sing The Scotts acknowledge that they will the theme song with meaning, "Happiness miss their "family" at Hanson Place. is the Lord." Muriel will miss the choir and her S.S. Mrs. Vera Chaffin Edwards, 90-year-old Happiness is to know the Savior class in particular and Lloyd will miss his member of Shiloh Church, Springfield, MA. Living a life within His favor S.S. class. October 1986/North American Regional Voice Northeastern Page 13 with a prayer, and a trust in the Lord and hands develop into manhood and words of encouragement from church womanhood as servants of the living God. SOUTH CENTRAL leaders and friends, they have graduated Awards and service pens were given to from their course of study at the college each teacher who was present. and are now attending GADSDEN, ALABAMA BURNS Seminary. Their courage is strong. Since MORTGAGE EVANGELISM CONTINUES TO coming to the states the Lord has given MOVE IN SOUTH CENTRAL One of the last ceremonies that Elder them two additional children. Sixteen tent meetings were conducted Lorenzo Shepherd conducted before Several others of Seventh-day Adventist in the South Central Conference this leaving the Anniston/Gadsden district South African families have come to summer along with a goodly number of was to conduct a mortgage-burning serv- Oakwood to prepare themselves for church meetings, Revelation Seminars. ice for the building at Gadsden, Alabama. service. These students need all of the Four new congregations were brought During his four year stay in the district prayers and support that can be given. into being as a result of some of these some fifty souls have been added to the church and building improvements have meetings this summer. Kingsport, Ten- been done for the Gadsden congre- HENLEY & WASHINGTON nessee by Elder Shelton Kilby; Child- resburg, Alabama by Pastor Walton Rose; gation's house of worship. Shepherd is EXCHANGE VOWS Mariana, Florida by Pastor James Young being transferred to the Athens and On Sunday, August 17, 1986 Herbert E. and Hurtsboro, Alabama by Pastor M.R. Triana churches in Alabama. Pastor Henley, Jr. and Kimberly M. Washington Mounter. Washington Johnson, Jr. will serve in the exchanged their wedding vows at the Brother Robert Whitlow, a literature Anniston/Gadsden district. Berean SDA Church in South Bend, evangelist in Birmingham, Alabama Indiana. She is a native of South Bend; he pitched a tent in a section of the city is from New York City. The ceremony was NEW PASTORS INTRODUCED known as Ensley, Alabama and has performed by Elder Marcus Harris, the On Sabbath, July 12, 1986 Elder and baptized between five and ten new pastor of the church and Dr. C.E. Dudley, Mrs. Russell Seay, Jr. were introduced to believers. He is hopeful of beginning a the president of the South Central the members of the Hillcrest SDA Church new company in the area. Pastors Roy E. Conference. He is the uncle of the bride, in Nashville as their new spiritual leaders. Gaiter and Milton Johnson ran successful he is the son of Elder and Mrs. Herbert E. In outlining his plans for the onward meetings in Brent and Perris, Alabama Henley, Sr. of the Northeastern movement of the work in the area, Seay but upon completion of these meetings, Conference. was received with opened arms by his the Spirit of the Lord was on them so flock. He is native son from Memphis, strongly until they put the tents up in Tennessee and served in the conference SOUTH CENTRAL TEACHERS another city and started again. Elder E.E. for the past seven or eight years. ATTEND INSERVICE SEMINAR Cleveland has retired but is still con- When Elder and Mrs. Jesse Wilson Over fifty teachers of the South Central ducting crusades in some of the churches. were introduced to their new member- Conference met in Nashville, Tennessee He is running meetings in the College Hill ships in Phenix City and Union Springs, on August 5 through 8 for their annual church in Knoxville this summer. Alabama, on hand to welcome were the Inservice Seminar that is held at the President C.E. Dudley has projected to senator of Alabama from that district, the beginning of the school year. Professor his staff that a program be set in motion mayor from the city of Hurtsboro, the N.G. Higgs states that this is a time when for continued evangelism that will extend senior pastor in the area from Columbus, he seeks to acquaint his teachers with into the twenty-first century. Georgia just across the bridge along with new methods, policies, guidelines and a group of cordial members. Mrs. Bess classroom procedures that will help them TWO NEW LEADERS JOIN NAD Dorsett served as the chairman of the prepare their students for lives of service BLACK LEADERSHIP 'welcoming committee'. to God and mankind during the days that Since the beginning of the year two Other pastors to change districts lie ahead. new leaders have joined the leadership during the summer were, W. Harold Some of the instructors for these ranks of the Black Conferences in North Kibble to Jackson/Brownsville, Tennes- meetings were: Dr. Frances Bliss of America. President E. Richardson who see, P.N. Smith to Columbia/Franklin, Oakwood College, Dr. N. Marshall of the served as the pastor for the Berean Tennessee, R.L. Willis to Huntsville, Southern Union Conference, Elder X. Temple church in Baltimore, Maryland Alabama (First Church). Butler, pastor of the Riverside Chapel in now serves as the spiritual leader of the Nashville and the officers of the South Bermuda Conference on the Island of Central Conference. Dr. C.E. Dudley, the Bermuda. The churches in this area were JULIUS' TO ATTEND THE president, spoke to the teachers at their organized into full conference status SEMINARY banquet. His theme was based on earlier in the spring of the year. Elder Edmond and Avriel Julius came to 'Commitment, Dedication and Excellence.' Richardson serves where Elder Alvin Oakwood College five years ago from He stated that "a mind is truly a terrible Gouldburne labored for a number of Johannasburg, . They came thing to waste" (or) to be waster—mold years. He has been called to serve as the to prepare themselves for the ministry. them for the future with a good con- secretary for the Atlantic Union Since that time considerable changes science. Be dedicated to service and do a Conference. have taken place in their homeland which good job. You will rejoice over your President Richard Barron is serving as has brought some grave concerns, but product as you see the works of your the president of the Southwest Region

Page 14 South Central October 1986/North American Regional Voice Conference. He replaces Elder W.C. SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE'S Jones who led the conference for more 123RD CONGREGATION CHARTER than ten years in a beautiful way. Elder MEMBERS INCLUDE TOWN'S Jones presently is serving as the MAYOR associate secretary for the Southwestern "By the authority of the power invested Union Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. in me . . .", so began the declaration by President C.E. Dudley that officially BLACK LEADERS MEET IN established the 123rd congregation of the CALIFORNIA South Central Conference of Seventh- day Adventists. When the Black leadership of the To the remaining 70-plus people church in North America came together crowded into the already too small on August 18 through 20 in California a meeting place, this was the long awaited goodly number of ideas were exchanged ceremony of the day. The birth of the whereby the work of God could advance town's first and only Adventist church in a stronger way in the areas of was joyfully applauded. responsibilities where they each serve. Thuswise, the Sabbath of September After reports were given concerning the 13 drew to a close in little known progress of the church growth around the Dr. and Mrs. Coopwood. Hurtsboro, Alabama. division, some of the other areas of Located 26 miles southeast of historic concern were also addressed: century and have proved themselves to Tuskegee Institute, Hurtsboro is a small Plans were laid for a strong promotion be dedicated Christians for the service of community of 752. Approximately 120 of of the Breath of Life Telecast, the God and mankind. these small town Southerners heard the circulation of the Message Magazine, the After settling in the area to begin his Advent message preached by Pastor development of the Pan African Devel- medical practice over twenty-five years Melwyn "Bob" Mounter during the Christ opment Corporation which will bring the ago, the son of a Seventh-day Adventist Is the Answer Crusade this summer. members of these two continents together minister and his wife lived out the lessons Twenty-three inquisitive listeners, studied in a mutual interest for a finished work to that were taught to them by their parents diligently that which was taught and hasten the Lord's imminent return for the and carried the burden to help finish the decided to join that peculiar breed of church. work of God in the earth. He began his Christians who worship on the Biblical practice in Murfresboro where a new seventh instead of the traditional first day BLACK LEADERS MEET AT THE congregation was born and still continues MEDIA CENTER of the week. to thrive. She taught her children in a From that number came one, Mr. Willie While in California, the Black Leader- 'home school' setting because of neces- Williams, who even before his baptism, ship journeyed to Thousand Oaks, sity as well as a love for the little ones that demonstrated a call by God to serve the California for a visit with the leaders of the had been given to them by the Lord. Their church in a particular role. Night after media center and the Breath of Life staff. instruction in the ways of righteousness night during the crusade it became quite Breath of Life is adding a goodly number paid off for today those little ones are: two clean that his dependability in assisting of souls to the church annually through its teachers, a medical hospital director and the pastor and his caring disposition television ministries. Elder C.D. Brooks, two doctors. They also are serving the would fit him for the position of elder. A speaker/director and Elder Walter Arties church and advancing the cause of God. tall mild-mannered man of seeming quiet gave encouraging reports of the blessings His mother, Mrs. Sallie Coopwood, has strength, Brother Williams was voted in as that are coming to the church through this reached the 103 birthday and still is very head elder with the other officers of the program that is being aired in Africa, the active in her witness. His father passed church which included another newly Caribbean Islands as well as across the away a good number of years ago after baptized member as public relations North American Division. Funds are having served the church for more than secretary—Mrs. Mary Kate Stovall, the needed to help produce more programs. forty years. Mrs. Coopwood's mother still town's mayor. The Lord has blessed the brethren to get lives in Michigan with her daughter. the telecasts on a number of Black News Dr. Coopwood serves on many boards Network Stations and the P.T.L. Network. of institutions as well as on the executive Members are supporting the telecast with committee of the South Central Con- their offerings and prayers. ference. He has been a blessing in helping almost a hundred or more COOPWOODS ARE HONORED students to get through medical and A gala affair took place in Nashville, dental schools, many of whom were Tennessee on Sunday, September 28th baptized into the faith while attending when the Adventist Education Foundation school in Nashville, Tennessee. organization honored Dr. and Mrs. W.E. The F.H. Jenkins School building 14i11 Coopwood at a fund-raising dinner to construction is to begin on Thanksgiving Pastor and Mrs. M. Mounter, Mayor Mary help with the F.H. Jenkins school project. Day of this year. Many civic, church and K. Stovall of Hurtsboro, Ala. Mrs. Audrey Dr. and Mrs. Coopwood have lived in the community leaders attended this festive Coleman, Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mrs. C. Dudley. Nashville area for the past quarter of a occasion that was held in their honor.

October 1986/North American Regional Voice South Central Page 15 Elected just two years ago, Mrs. Stovall to the Alabama Governor's Committee on herself. Occasionally she was absent for is the town's first Black and first female Employment of the Handicapped and to council meeting. Even then she sent her mayor. the presidency of the East Alabama grandchildren and told me ahead of time A northern Alabamian (Uniontown in Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board she would not be present." Pastor particular), Mayor Stovall came to of Directors. Among her numerous Mounter further stated, "These are the awards and honors two are named here: Hurtsboro to teach history and serve as kind of people who stay in the church." The Martin Luther King, Jr. American librarian for the town's school for Following these words and a sermon Dream Award presented by the Alabama Negroes, Russell County Training School by Elder Dudley, Mayor Stovall was Democratic Conference in 1984 and the (now Russell Elementary and Middle baptized with 29 others on September 13 National Sojourner Truth Meritorious School). in the First SDA Church in Tuskegee Service Award presented by the National She boarded with other teachers from where for 23 years SDA Hurtsborians Association of Negro Business and "out of town" in the home of the late Mrs. traveled 26 miles to church. Alice A. Stovall, a stalwart of the Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. on community and owner of the Stovall June 7, 1986 for her meritorious com- A fellowship dinner followed the Funeral Home. She married the landlord's munity service, her deep concern for and baptism ceremony and then a caravan of son, Turner (now deceased) and had two participation in all activities advancing cars and vans journeyed the 26 miles daughters: Kathleen Denise and Audrey the status of women. from Tuskegee to Hurtsboro to officially Yvonne. Through all these happenings God was organize the church of 54 including its 29 During the ensuing years Mrs. Stovall quietly watching and directing the life of new members. completed two master programs: in Major Stovall. At an appointed time He The organizational ceremony included education at Alabama State University in wanted her life to take a most significant a tribute to Mrs. Sarah L. Smith, the only Montgomery, Alabama and in library course. He waited. Soon He would give active member of the longest tenure in science at Atlanta Unviersity in Atlanta, her life an added dimension and use her Hurtsboro. In 1959 Mrs. Smith saw a Georgia. to His name's honor and glory in directing telecast of "" in Florida and She remained in Hurtsboro following precious souls to His kingdom. requested Bible studies. She left the the deaths of her husband and mother-in- He began working through her daugh- Baptist church and continued her Bible law and had the added responsibility of ter, Audrey, eight years ago when a studies at home. In 1961 she was invited directing the family's funeral business. dramatic change in her life led her to join to church not knowing it would be a Over the years she became a bulwark of the SDA church. During visits with her Seventh-day Adventist church. Two years the Black community as an educator, daughter, Mrs. Stovall attended Sabbath later Mrs. Smith was baptized by Elder funeral director and church leader and services and listened acutely to sermons Harold Jones. Since then she has been member of Ross Chapel A.M.E. Zion by Elder Leon G. Cox, Elder E.E. faithful in teaching her family this Advent Church. Cleveland, Elder E.C. Ward, heard tapes message and all but four of her children In 1976 she retired her teaching career. of sermons by Elder Charles Brooks and have accepted it. Today she has two That same year she became Hurtsboro's was impressed by the music of Elder T. brothers, four sisters, eight of twelve first Black city councilwoman. In 1980 she Marshall Kelly, Pastor Wintley Phipps, children, eight grandchildren, many was reelected without opposition and and the Oakwood College Aeolians. cousins and friends who have accepted served a second term of four years on the this message since she did. The Holy Spirit steadily made His council before being elected mayor in She says, "I have been going up that impressions upon the mind of Mayor 1984. road to Tuskegee SDA Church for 23 Stovall about the Sabbath and the health Her political career included an years, but now we finally have a place to message in particular. But only after election to the State Democratic Executive worship in Hurtsboro. We are now in a Audrey's daughter, five year old Alison Committee representing District 65. Her store (next to where the tent was erected), Yvonne, came to spend her first summer love and concern for people led her to an but God will open a way so we can soon with her grandmother, did Mayor Stovall appointment by Governor George Wallace have a beautiful church to worship in—in finally embrace the truth. Hurtsboro, Alabama." Says Pastor Mounter, "Mayor Stovall is Already the new church is planning not a token baptism. She officially expansion. They are establishing a welcomea us to Hurtsboro the first week branch Sabbath school in a neighboring of the meetings. And night after night she community, the home of an Adventist now attended the meetings with her grand- living in Florida who returned to Hurts- daughter and grandson. She would write boro with Audrey Stovall for the services. down the Bible texts and study them for Said Mr. Erskine Williams, an old friend of Turner Stovall who joined the Adventist church in 1958 in Florida, "I'm just so happy for Hurtsboro. My prayers are being answered." Audrey Stovall Coleman is the daughter of Mayor Stovall and public relations Mayor Mary Kate Stovall of Hurtshoro, New Congregation organized at Hurtshoro, director for Jesus Behind Bars prison Ala. Ala. ministry based in Orlando, Florida. Page 16 South Central October 1986/North American Regional Voice His life was a rich tapestry woven of many precious threads. It was a life of service—to the sick and shut-in and to those in prison and in need. It was a life of devotion—of daily study of the word which he committed to memory and of which his life gave the most eloquent testimony. Indelibly etched in our consciousness is the memory of Elder Chandler. Presiding as the Tithes and Offerings were returned reciting from memory the words of the Prophets. He spoke as one having authority, bestowing upon the faithful the blessings of a beneficent God. He made the promises come alive as he claimed them as his own. His life was a pilgrimage. That pil- grimage ended on Friday, September 5, 1986 at 12:10 P.M. He leaves behind his wife of sixty-one years. Also surviving are three daughters; three sons-in-law; one granddaughter; five grandsons; two great-grandsons; one brother and sister- in-law; several nieces and nephews; Dr. C.E. Bradford giving a charge to Dr. and Mrs. B.F. Reaves, president of Oakwood at the inauguration ceremonies. several adopted daughters; beloved friends and brethren—the poorer for his passing but the richer for his having sojourned among us. representatives. The public is cordially OAKWOOD COLLEGE TO Like Paul, George Crayton McGregor invited to attend the inauguration, which INAUGURATE ITS NINTH earned the epitaph—Pugnave! Terminave! will be held in the Oakwood College PRESIDENT Sustenave! I have fought a good fight, I Church. On Sunday, September 21, 1986, at 2 have finished my course, I have kept the p.m., Oakwood College will inaugurate its faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a ninth president, Benjamin F. Reaves. The crown of righteousness, which the Lord, inauguration will culminate a weekend of OBITUARY the Righteous Judge, shall give me at that inaugural events to be hosted by the day; and not to me only, but unto all them College's Board of Trustees. He was born George Crayton McGregor also that love His appearing. Neal C. Wilson, president of the Chandler on that Easternmost of the General Conference of Seventh-day Caribbean Islands, Barbados. He re- Adventists, world headquarters in sponded to the beckoning fingers of IN THE NEWS Washington, D.C., will present the fortune and left the sand and sea of his inaugural address. As president of all native country for the snow and sidewalks Seventh-day Adventists, he is the chief of New York. ADVENTIST MINISTER HEADS executive of an organization that is He served with distinction the Harlem CIVIC FUNDRAISING DRIVE comprised of 4.5 million members located No. 1 Seventh-day Adventist Church and Pastor Bill Monk, of Morristown, in virtually all parts of the world. Over later Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Tennessee, was instrumental in raising 3,000 of these members are located in the Church—the latter for forty-seven years. over $80,000.00 for Angela McDaniel, 14. Huntsville, Alabama area. This will be But that distinction came not from the Angela was diagnosed with blood cancer Elder Wilson's first visit to Huntsville in world's applause but from dedication to' at the age of 8 years. this capacity in recent years. the service of God. As Superintendent of Pastor Monk, along with other com- During the inaugural ceremony several the Sabbath School, as President of the munity members, formed a committee to persons of renown will bring greetings Layman's Federation of Manhattan and help raise the funds necessary for a bone including representatives from local the Bronx, as Counselor of the Rikers marrow transplant for Miss McDaniel. academic institutions of higher education, Island facility, his selfless dedicated serv- Community fundraising drives were learned and professional societies as well ice bore testimony of his commitment to sponsored, and a 12 hour telethon, as from federal, state, and local govern- the cause of God. He served as a Local broadcast over a local cable station, was ment. "More than 2,000 persons are Elder of the Ephesus Seventh-day held. expected to attend the ceremony," states Adventist Church for thirty-nine years and Angela, along with her family, all from Rosa T. Banks, VP for the Board of was appointed a layman of the General Morristown, TN, were flown to Milwaukee, Trustees. This number includes special Conference Committee—the first Black Wisconsin, where the procedure was guests, delegates, and other special person to be so honored. performed.

October 1986/North American Regional Voice In the News Page 17 NEWS RELEASE equipment stored away or sold, but On August 18, 1986, in Long Beach because of a burden that was held by Mr. California, the Black Leadership Caucus Alfred Winston, director of the physical of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in plant of the college and Mr. A. Douglas North America unanimously resolved the along with other concerned workers in following: this area of the college, there was a Whereas God is no respecter of coming together to donate time, energies persons; and whereas a person or and money to restore the plant to its government cannot undermine the dignity original operation to at least supply bread of any person or the quality of any life for the dining room operations. The without at the same time showing bakery looks beautiful today as you can I disrespect for the essential value of see in the picture. Approximately $6,000 Last Days Revival Crusade—Huntsville. humanity in general; and whereas to give to $12,000 would help to place the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, support to the denial or rejection of program in a good posture. Friends and had assigned him to be the pastorate of anyone's personhood is to deny in a interested persons of the college are the New Life congregation in Huntsville larger sense the equitable nature and the encouraged to support this project. It will where he served for a little over one year brotherhood of all men; and whereas the bring blessings to the school. before leaving his post. That congre- apartheid system in South Africa is BEKEL HEYES ATTEND OAKWOOD gation was moved with mixed emotions intrinsically unjust, inherently immoral, Mrs. Bekel Heye, the wife of Elder Heye, when he announced that he was breaking and is an affront to human dignity and president of the East African Division of with the organized church to begin an equality: the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, independent church. He preached his We the members of the Caucus along with two of her children, is parting message to the church members unequivocally oppose the apartheid attending Oakwood this school year. We and left without shaking their hands and system in all of its forms, through word, are honored to have them in this area and one week later his new church was deed and influence. We also encourage we extend our welcomes. established. our constituents likewise to oppose it. Speculation now arises among SDA Further, we encourage our churches and A NEW DENOMINATION IS THE members of the Huntsville area and members to seek to become sanctuaries OUTGROWTH OF "LAST DAYS across the country as to just 'why' for South African refugees in the United REVIVAL" MEETING IN Patterson broke with the organized States who may be in need of moral HUNTSVILLE Seventh-day Adventist denomination to and/or financial support. While we will set up his own group. Whatever the real continue to pray for a peaceful resolution When the 'Last Days Revival' crusade, reason may be, no one seems to know. In we cannot in good conscience remain under the direction of Dr. Oscar Lane, an interview with him, he has stated that silent while our African brothers and came to its close in the city of Huntsville, he wishes to have a 'freedom to work in sisters suffer physically, socially and Alabama on Saturday, September 27, his own way and to follow the dictates of spiritually. 1986, Elder Morris Eugene Patterson, formerly the pastor of the New Life SDA his inner feelings and convictions as to Congregation in that city, took the newly how the church should be run.' With the baptized people who had joined the 'Last birth of this new denomination that will Days Revival' meetings and established a not be under the umbrella of the General completely new denomination. Although Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Patterson states that this newly formed all of the monies—tithes, missions independent group is still a Seventh-day offerings, church evangelism offerings, Adventist church that will operate building funds, educational offerings, etc., independently from the General Con- that are given by the members of the ference of the Seventh-day Adventist group could become his personal income. denomination. officials of the church think None of these funds are to be shared with otherwise. The leaders of the world-wide the general body of the Seventh-day church which was born over 142 years Adventist church which engages in the ago have ruled it to be separate organi- health, medical, education, welfare and zationally and not under the discipline or world-wide outreach programs in behalf New look of Oakwood College Bakery— authority of the main body. of mankind in all parts of the earth. With Mrs. E. Dudley, Mr. A. Douglas, Mr. A. Patterson and his 76 member con- the organized body, none of the 'tithe' Winston. gregation which is named "Word of Faith monies that are given by the members at Congregational Seventh-day Adventist the local level remain there but are sent to OAKWOOD BAKERY TO REOPEN Church" had their initial worship Sabbath higher bodies to be shared by all of the When the Board of Trustees of the services in a rented store-front building bodies of the world-wide church. Oakwood College met on September 21, which is located at 3505 Pulaski Pike in The printed program for the divine 1986 they were well pleased to see a the city of Huntsville, Alabama. The worship service of the newly organized completely new look in the college Executive Committee of the South Central "Word of Faith Congregational Church of bakery. A little over a year ago the bakery Conference, a local conference organi- Seventh-day Adventists" listed Oscar had been closed and much of the zation of the world-wide body of the Lane, the evangelist as the speaker and

Page 18 In the News October 1986/North American Regional Voice M.E. Patterson as the pastor. Lane, who the city of Huntsville, but only Patterson's THE NORTH AMERICAN travels the highways and byways with a New Life congregation endorsed the 'Last REGIONAL VOICE big red tent preaching the gospel of the Days Revival' crusade that was conducted last days stated in an interview with Dale by Dr. Oscar Lane. NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE The official organ of the North James of the Huntsville Times: "People ROBERT SMITH ELECTED AS American Regional Conferences ask me what denomination I am. I tell CHAIRMAN OF THE LMCB BOARD them I'm Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Robert Smith, Sr. a native son of Chat- R. C. BROWN, Sr., Managing Editor Church of God, Church of Christ ... All of L. A. PASCHAL, Editor tanooga, Tennessee and director of liter- those are just names, so it's all right to be Stephanie Johnson, Associate Editor all those things as long as you love Jesus ature ministers for more than twenty years Editorial Committee: R. C. Brown, Sr. has been elected to Chairman, L. A. Paschal, C. E. Dudley Christ." Stennett Brooks, I. J. Johnson serve as the chair- It is felt by some that Dr. Lane had no Correspondents: Northeastern, L. A. Paschal, man of the Litera- South Atlantic, S. E. Gooden, South Central, intentions of setting up a separate I. J. Johnson, Lake Region, Vivian Joseph, ture Ministries Central States, N. Miller, Southwest Region, Seventh-day Adventist denomination Council Board for W. C. Jones, Allegheny West, Walter Wright, (although it had been noised that some Allegheny East, H. Booker, Southeastern, the Seventh-day Roy Brown 'twenty' such groups were in the making Adventist Church in Staff Artists; John Bauer, Michael Paschal over which he would become the 'chief North America. This Published monthly by the supportive overseer' who would visit them from time Regional Conferences of North America and board gives direc- printed by Papers, Inc. to time). Perhaps Elder Patterson has tion for the operation of the church's Milford, Indiana thrown him a 'curve' with his establish- Subscription rate $6.50 a year. publishing houses, book centers, Publish- ment of the "Word of Faith Congregational ALL MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION MUST BE ing Departments of all Union and Local Seventh-day Adventist Church" in CHANNELED THROUGH THE INSTITUTION OR Conferences in North America. Before his CONFERENCE CORRESPONDENT. Huntsville. election to the Publishing Department of Both old and new addresses should be given when a Since its inception in 1844 some of the the General Conference, he served as the change of address is requested. Zip code should be followers of the Seventh-day Adventist included for all addresses. vice-president for the Review and Herald movement have sought to leave the Postmaster: Send all notices to Papers, Inc. Milford, Publishing as director for marketing. While Indiana. organized body and to begin separate there the sales of the publishing house organizations of their own. Ellen G. White, NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL VOICE book and periodical departments helped 115-50 Merrick Boulevard one of the church's founders and spiritual St. Albans, New York 11434 the finances to overcome a deficit opera- leaders stated through inspiration in 1905 Telephone 212-291-8006 tion and to move into the gain column. when others went in the direction to LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY which Patterson has gone: CLASSIFIED AD ALLEGHENY EAST, M. C. Van Putten, President, Alvin Kibble, Secretary, B. W. Mann, Treasurer. "The Lord has declared that the history ADMINISTRATORS Address P.O.Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548, Tele- of the past shall be rehearsed as we enter NURSING CENTERS phone (215) 326-4610. upon the closing work. Every truth that He ALLEGHENY WEST, Henry Wright, President, Progressive nursing center administra- Willie J. Lewis, Secretary, D. C. Keith, has given for these last days is to be Treasurer. Address: 1339 E. Broad Street, Columbus, tors, interested in denominational em- OH 43205, Telephone: (614) 252-5271. proclaimed to the world. Every pillar that ployment opportunities in the ten west- He has established is to be strengthened. ern states, may send resumes to H.H. CENTRAL STATES, J. P. Monk, President, Leroy Hampton, Secretary-Treasurer. Address: 5737 We cannot now step off the foundation Hill, President, Pacific Living Centers, Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64141, Tele- that God has established. We cannot now P.O. Box 619004, Roseville, CA 95661- phone: (816) 361-7177. 9004, Telephone: 916/781-4631. enter into any new organization; for this LAKE REGION, C. D. Joseph, President, R. C. Brown, Sr., Secretary, L. C. Stone, Acting Treas- would mean from the truth." ADMINISTRATORS urer. Address. 8517 S. State Street, Chicago, IL S.M. Volume II—p. 390. RETIREMENT CENTERS 60619, Teleph 312) 846-2661 "There is no need to doubt, to be fearful NORTHEASTERN, L. G. Newton, President, H. W. Opportunities are opening in the ten Baptiste, Secretary, S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. Ad- that the work will not succeed. God is at western states for individuals with dress: 115-50 Merrick Boulevard, St. Albans, NY the head of the work, and He will set strong, successful administrative expe- 11434, Telephone: (212) 291-8006. everything in order. If matters need rience who are interested in the retire- SOUTH ATLANTIC, R. B. Hairston, President, John ment center field. Send resume to H.H. J. Mendenhall, Secretary, A. Simons, Treasurer. adjusting at the head of the work, God will Address: Box 92447 Morris Brown Station, Atlanta, Hill, President, Pacific Living Centers, GA 30314, Telephone: (404) 755-4539. attend to that, and work to right every P.O. Box 619004, Roseville, CA 95661- wrong. Let us have faith that God is going 9004, Telephone: 916/781-4631. SOUTH CENTRAL, C. E. Dudley, President, Joe Mc- Coy, Secretary, Fred Crowe, Treasurer. Address: to carry the noble ship which bears the 715 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN 37207.Telephone: people of God safely into port." S.M. Vol- (615) 226-6500. CLASSIFIED AD ume II—p. 390. SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE, J. A. Edge- Elder Earnest E. Rogers, one of combe, President, R. R. Brown, Secretary, D. A. NURSES Walker, Treasurer. Address: 801 Highway 436 West, Patterson's former professors in the Suite E., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Telephone: department of religion at the Oakwood Nurses needed in critical care, medical, (305) 869-5264. surgical, ortho and other specialties, to College in Huntsville, has been assigned SOUTHWEST REGION, Richard Barron, President, staff 1071 bed Florida hospital in Mack Wilson, Secretary, D. Green, Treasurer. as the new pastor of the New Life Orlando. Phone Judy Bond, Employ- Address: 2215 Lanark Street, Dallas, TX 75203, membership. ment 1-800-327-1914 out of Florida, or Telephone: (214) 943-4491. 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