MAY 2019

VOLUNTEER MISSIONS: Make a Difference

6 Camp Meeting Schedule 2019 7 #Childrenmatter 9 Twelve Teams Advance to the North American Division PBE Finals insideMAY2019

4 4 Volunteer Missions: Make a Difference Have you ever thought about making a difference by using your time and talent as a volunteer, but you don’t know where to start? I’m pretty sure you are not alone. 6 Camp Meeting Schedule 2019 View the 2019 camp meeting schedule for all six conferences in the Atlantic Union.

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7 #Childrenmatter 9 The world has changed. Family structure has changed. Children are maturing physically, mentally, and (sometimes) spiritually faster than previous generations. 9 Twelve Teams Advance to the North American Division PBE Finals Twelve Pathfinder teams finished in first place at the Atlantic Union Conference Pathfinder Experience.

3 From the Executive Secretary 2 1 Greater New York 2 0 Southern New England 7 Adventist Education 14 New York 22 Classified Ads 8 Atlantic Union 6 1 Northeastern 23 Bulletin Board 0 1 Bermuda 8 1 Northern New England 23 Obituaries

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May 2019, Vol. 118, No. 5. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, 400 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523. Printed by L. Brown and Sons Printing, Inc., 14 Jefferson Street, Barre, VT 05641. Standard postage paid at Montpelier, VT 05602. Annual subscription price, $10.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. Scripture quotations, unless otherwise noted, are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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A Legacy of Eternal Value

“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”—Proverbs 6:16-19 (NIV)

grew up in a home where I was what legacy to leave their children. not allowed to say that I hate any- Our economic system determines Ione. In fact, the verb hate was one what is valuable based on our value that my parents discouraged me from system. There is no eternal value in using in association with God’s cre- material goods. Be it monetary or ation. As a result, I was taken aback personal, the value will rise and fall based on the consumer market and when I first read Proverbs 6:16-19 and our perceived needs. saw that God Himself has six things Many of the “latest tools” that were that He hates, seven that are detest- hot and flying off the shelves years ago able to Him. I recently read the same are of no value today. But a legacy of text in 20 different translations and faith, love, and peace-making, which “I have no doubt versions and saw that they all used the God loves, will never lose its worth. It verb hate. is not based on popularity charts, or These things that God hates have affected by the supply-and-demand of that our walk with caused much pain and suffering to the consumer market. An ever-grow- others. “Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, ing, deep-in-the-soul relationship with hands that shed innocent blood, a our unchangeable God, and a love heart that devises wicked schemes, for humanity is of inestimable value. God on this earth feet that are quick to rush into evil, Likewise, the unwavering confidence a false witness who pours out lies that we can always do what is pleasing and a person who stirs up conflict to God by seeing the good in others, will indeed be more in the community,” all these are out seeking peace, and telling the truth, of character for God’s chosen and is priceless. faithful people. They are the results An understanding of the most last- of man’s relentless search for material ing and important things of life will joyful, beneficial, and and fleeting pleasure, power, posses- inform how we relate to those around sions, prestige, and earthly goods—an us and improve relationships here in inheritance that we cannot take with the Atlantic Union. I have no doubt blessed if we learn us into eternity. that our walk with God on this earth The most lasting and valuable will indeed be more joyful, benefi- treasures of life are not the material cial, and blessed if we learn to do the things that we can physically see and things that God loves instead of what to do the things that touch; yet they motivate our every He hates—humility, honesty, a spirit action. The things that God hates of benevolence, and peace-making, bring destruction, trouble, sickness, instead of a spirit of discord. When God loves instead and pain to both the perpetrators and practiced, these things will develop a the victims. legacy of eternal value! In these days of fleeting value and the ever-changing worth of material Pierre Omeler is the executive secretary of what He hates.” possessions, parents often think about for the Atlantic Union Conference.

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VOLUNTEER MISSIONS: By Ednor A.P. Davison Make a difference

ave you ever thought about tion, several students have gone on hundreds of volunteers from the making a difference by numerous short-term mission trips North American Division each year,” Husing your time and talent through Adventist academies and col- says Andrea Keele, NAD Office of as a volunteer, but you don’t know leges/universities. If it were possible to Volunteer Ministries processing and where to start? I’m pretty sure you are have accurate reporting of all volun- communication coordinator. “While not alone. teers in long- and short-term mission some choose to take a year out of According to the North American service, the number would be more school as ‘student missionaries,’ others Division (NAD) Office of Volunteer than six. set aside their normal lives for a year Ministries, six volunteers from the “The Office of Volunteer Ministries or two and serve after college—even Atlantic Union Conference are cur- works with Adventist Volunteer in their retirement years!” rently on long-term assignments Service to connect Adventist members Sometimes all that one needs is a in other regions: Mark in Saipan, with volunteer mission opportunities nudge, or a bit more information, to Northern Mariana Islands; Martania around the world. From teachers and get started on the path of exploring – South Korea; Glaucia – Majuro, medical professionals to IT support, volunteer ministries. Marshall Islands; Adeola – South graphic designers, and Bible work- Korea; Hillary – United States; and ers, the world-wide church has been Tips for Getting Started as Dawn – Chuuk, Micronesia. In addi- blessed with the selfless service of a Volunteer • Ask yourself what it is that you want to do.

• Think about where you want to go.

• Decide if your volunteer activity will be long-term (two months to two years) or short-term (up to two months).

• Make a list to help you identify what you may need to get there (passports, visas, health exams, immunizations, etc.).

• Take into account any medical, financial, physical, emotional, or other situations that could impact the trip.

• Do your research. Visit the website of the organization through which you will go on this journey to gather as much information as iStock.com/NikkiZalewski possible. Browse through their

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FAQ (frequently asked questions) 3. Learn new skills— 6. Draw closer to God—Volunteering section for answers to questions you can provide opportunities to allows you to be reflectors of may have. strengthen skills you already Christ’s character. When you spend have, as well as develop new time volunteering, you may actually Six Benefits of Volunteering ones that will positively draw closer to Him. It is likely to Volunteering can be a life-changing impact the community you are cause you to feel more connected to experience. It allows you to become serving. Included among those Jesus, His teachings, and the way of knowledgeable about and sensitive to are teamwork, organization, life that He practiced. people of other cultures, while making time management, effective a difference in their lives. Here are just communication, and problem- Volunteer work is important and a few benefits of volunteering: solving skills, to name a few. rewarding. It is also about having new experiences, meeting people, and just 1. Strengthens your compassion for 4. Develop new friendship having fun. Thank you for praying others—Volunteering is just one networks—Serving others is a for the volunteers as they serve away of many ways to be the “hands great way to meet new people and from home. and feet of Jesus.” It gives you the develop new relationships. It can If you would like more information on opportunity to put your “foot in serve to broaden your network how to become a volunteer missionary the shoes” of the community in and provide opportunities for you through Adventist Volunteer Service, visit which you are working and provide to work alongside people with hesaidgo.org. for them in ways that would not common interests. otherwise be possible. Ednor A.P. Davison is the Atlantic Union 5. Brightens your outlook— Conference communication director and Gleaner editor. 2. Learn about other cultures Volunteering can increase self-con- and new languages—Living fidence, self-esteem, and your over- and working in other countries all outlook on life. It can provide Short-term is a good way to learn about a sense of accomplishment, help Volunteer Missions other cultures, as well as learn build a support system, and it can new languages. reduce the risk of social isolation. short-term mission trip is a vol- Aunteer assignment that is less than two months. These mission assignments include a host of minis- Long-term Volunteer Missions tries by Adventist workers, laypersons, and retirees from Adventist organiza- f you sense God calling you to invest more of your time, skills, and heart in tions originating in North America. mission work, serving as a long-term volunteer missionary through Adventist I Short-term assignments include, but Volunteer Service (AVS) could be your next step. are not limited to, the following: • These volunteers are requested from the U.S. and around the world. • Humanitarian Relief • Evangelistic Efforts • Volunteers need to be baptized members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, • Construction Projects, etc. between the ages of 18 and 79. Short-term volunteers include indi- • Length of assignments are from two months to two years. viduals and groups between the ages of 18 and 79 years old who serve on • Accommodations, living allowance, and travel insurance provided for most calls. a volunteer project approved by a church institution. Volunteers under • Step-by-step guidance and support is provided from [the Office of Volunteer the age of 18 may be processed as part Ministries] or your campus missions office (for students at Adventist universities). of a group, but require permission Source: hesaidgo.org from their legal guardians. Source: hesaidgo.org

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 5 Atlantic Union Conference 2019 Camp Meeting Schedule Bermuda Conference Northeastern Conference Bermuda Institute/Southampton Church Complex Camp Victory Lake 234 Middle Rd., Southampton, Bermuda 277 Crum Elbow Rd., Hyde Park, NY (441) 292-4110 (718) 291-8006 Theme: In Christ Alone Theme: Time Shall Be No More June 28-July 6 Hispanic: May 24-27 English: June 28-29 and July 5-6 Haitian: August 7-11 Greater New York Conference Camp Berkshire 680-1 Berkshire Rd., Wingdale, NY All meetings are at Camp Berkshire except where noted. Northern New England Conference (516) 627-9350 Theme: Reaping the Harvest 67 Pownal Rd., Freeport, ME (207) 797-3760 Korean: May 10-12 Website: nnec.org/camp-meeting Luso-Brazilian: May 24-27 Theme: Reaching up and Reaching Out English Urban: June 29 (Manhattan Church, July 5-13 232 W 11th St., New York, NY) English: July 5-6 Southern New England Conference Hispanic: July 13-20 Southern New England Conference Campground Haitian: July 28-August 3 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA United (All Ministries): September 14 All meetings are at the campground except where noted. (978) 365-4551 Website: sneconline.org/ministries/camp-meeting Theme: A New Creation in Christ New York Conference English: June 21-29 40 Spring St., Union Springs, NY Haitian: June 22-29 (See the website for camp (315) 469-6921 meeting locations.) Website: nyconf.org/camp-meeting Theme: Why Jesus? Certainty in an Uncertain World Hispanic: July 6-13 (See the website for camp meeting locations.) June 21-29 Portuguese/Cape Verdean: July 20 William Miller Camp Meeting: July 27 D.E.A.F. Camp Meeting: August 21-25 (1614 County Route 11, Whitehall, NY) (Timothy Hill Christian Camp, 128 Norwich Lake, Huntington, MA) Native American Camp Meeting: August 2-4 Theme: Family (8661 Maple Flats, Cleveland, NY)

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By Marlene Alvarez

#Childrenmatter

he world has changed. Family participate, and listen to the story. “It is during the first years of a structure has changed. Children What else can they do? They can share child’s life that his mind is most Tare maturing physically, the stories with their friends, soften susceptible to impressions either good mentally, and (sometimes) spiritually hearts, share a smile, and show love. or evil. During these years decided faster than previous generations. They are ready for the mission. progress is made in either a right Parents and other adults in their Jesus, who looks at the heart, rather direction or a wrong one. On one sphere of influence have open than the outside appearance, told hand, much worthless information conversations and the children hear His disciples in Matthew 19:14, KJV, may be gained; on the other, much and see it all. Children today have “Suffer little children, and forbid them solid, valuable knowledge. The more independence and freedom not, to come unto me: for of such is strength of intellect, the substantial than children of previous generations, the kingdom of heaven.” knowledge, are possessions which with less supervision and few close The children are the future of the the gold of Ophir could not buy. relationships with adults. church and they need training. When Their price is above gold or silver”— Everyone is busy with all of the should this training begin? Now! Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and concerns of life, which leaves chil- Ellen White in Child Guidance, p. 36, Students, p. 132. dren to be raised by the church, the states, “Too much importance cannot Children are valued by God and school, and the Internet. Children are be placed on the early training of chil- they must be led to discipleship. more involved with screen time than dren. The lessons that the child learns Because children think, grow, and relationship time. With all of these during the first seven years of life have learn differently, there must be some complications of this generation, chil- more to do with forming his character intentionality as age-appropriate dren still need and want an encounter than all that it learns in future years.” programs are planned for them. with God. The church has two responsibilities. It is important to model God’s Have you ever sat in a church and First, to love one another, and second, unconditional love while teaching noticed that as the musicians begin to go and preach the gospel to all the them biblical Christian values. We to play the song “Jesus Loves the world—nurture and evangelism. “We need to nurture their growth in Little Children,” something wonderful must in our work not only strike the harmony with the blueprint that was happens? All of a sudden, from all iron when it is hot but make the iron designed to teach the children. Let us corners of the church, a sea of little hot by striking. Slow, easy, indolent continue to work with the children people filled with excitement and joy movements will do nothing for us in for God, understanding that their are observed running out of the pews. this work. We must be instant in sea- lives are marked with a purpose. They are on a very important mission. son, out of season. These are critical #Childrenmatter. The mission that they have chosen times for work”—Evangelism, p. 647. to accept, is to go and listen to the The mission field is sitting in the Marlene Alvarez is the children’s story. local churches eager to hear God’s Atlantic Union Conference associate director of They are an army ready and willing Word, have an encounter with Jesus, education, early childhood to serve. When the question is asked, and is ready to share the gospel. The education and care, and “Who wants to pray?” Many hands go Savior is waiting to enter their hearts children’s ministries. up. Those children are eager to pray, and they are ready to let Him in.

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Atlantic Union Academy Students Connect and Learn

cademy students from across Athe Atlantic Union attended the Atlantic Union Conference Academy Connect, March 13-16, for a weekend of connecting—teen to teen, family to student, and student to Christ. More than 200 students attended the event, participating in SLAM Clinics (Spiritual, Leadership, Athletics, and Music) at the International Golf Club and Resort in Bolton, . More than half the academy stu- dent population from the Atlantic Union attended Academy Connect. Students represented eight academies: Bermuda Institute, Greater Boston Academy, Greater New York Academy,

Northeastern Academy, Pine Tree Davison A.P. Ednor Photos: Academy, South Brooklyn Academy, A choir, featuring students from all the participating academies, performs during the Sabbath worship service at the Village Church , and Union in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. Springs Academy. to meet new people and enjoy all the “Since our school is small and our activities.” schedules are busy, we don’t often Clinicians included Nwamiko Madden get the chance to interact with other (Spiritual); David Branum and Alicia Adventist high schools. SLAM was a Quinones (Leadership); Rohan Davis and great opportunity to talk to other kids Walter Szoboszlai (Athletics); and David about how our athletic and academic and Michelle Hunte (Music). In addition, programs [are both] different and simi- the teams from each school competed lar,” said Union Springs Academy soph- in men’s and women’s basketball omore Liz Livergood. “It also showed tournaments held at the South Lancaster how our students can work together Academy gym and the W.G. Nelson to inspire change. It was a lot of fun Recreation Center, both in Lancaster,

Nwamiko Madden, founder and creative director of Certain Sound Media, presents the message during the Sabbath worship service. Massachusetts. Union Springs Academy’s women and South Lancaster Academy’s men won the basketball tournaments in their respective categories. “I liked meeting new people and get- ting to know them. I also enjoyed the pastor who preached, [as well as] the basketball games,” said Adacia Thomas, Northeastern Academy senior. Each day began and ended with a worship talk conducted by Madden, James Reid, or Lisa Crittenden. Sabbath services were held at the Village Church in South Lancaster. Madden, who also Students listen to SLAM team leaders as they share what they learned while participating in their groups at Academy Connect. spoke for the Sabbath worship service,

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is founder of Certain Sound Media, with this program because it’s real- Connect trip was the opportunity to and previously served the Alberta ly fun,” said Nathan Jerome, South be able to worship God in a new way. Conference as director of Sabbath Lancaster Academy freshman. I really enjoyed worshiping in a new School and Children’s Ministries and Academy Connect ended with a environment with the new people, as assistant director for media. Sabbath-afternoon concert at the we were able to bring all of our talents “I got to meet new people and with Village Church presented by musi- to glorify God,” said Eliana Tardiff, different thought ideas. It made me cians and vocalists from each of the Pine Tree Academy freshman. open minded, which also made me participating academies. “The thing —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant communication a better person. I hope you continue I liked most about the Academy director, Atlantic Union Conference

Twelve Teams Advance to the North American Division PBE Finals

welve Pathfinder teams finished with 26 participating teams, and almost Southern New England Tin first place at the Atlantic half are going to the North American • Amazon Union Conference Pathfinder Bible Division finals. I am very excited,” • Brockton Eagles Experience (PBE) on March 30. The said David McKenzie, Atlantic Union • Brooklawn Eagles 12 teams are headed to the North Conference Youth Ministries director. • Connecticut Cougars American Division (NAD) PBE finals Below is a list of all the teams that • Framingham United Youth at Rock Valley College in Rockford, participated and the conferences • Meriden Missionaries Illinois, April 26-27. they represent. • Orion-Bridgeport The teams answered a total of 90 questions focusing on the book of 12 teams advancing to the Other participating teams at the Luke. Twenty-six teams participated NAD PBE Finals Atlantic Union PBE include: in the 2019 Atlantic Union Conference PBE. That number is up by seven, sur- Greater New York Greater New York passing the 2018 PBE event at which 19 • Centinelas de Dios 1 • Beulah Brigades Pathfinder teams participated. • Maranatha Light Bearers • Centinelas de Dios 2 Strong support for the teams was • Sequoias • Gye Nyame evidenced by the many Pathfinder • Rams for Christ leaders, parents, church members, and Northeastern • Spanish Queens Israel others who watched from the sidelines • Armaduras de Jesus at the W.G. Nelson Recreation Center New York in Lancaster, Massachusetts.“It is truly Northern New England • Macedonia Pioneers a historic year for the Atlantic Union • Mt. Blue Moccasins Northeastern • Berea Orion • Cambridge Rising Sun 1 • Cambridge Rising Sun 2 • Capital City Satellites • Mahanaim Monarchs • Waymark Jaguars

Southern New England • North Stamford Tigers • Worcester Doves of Peace

Congratulations to all of our Atlantic Union Conference Pathfinder teams for their hard work and determination.

—Ednor A.P. Davison, Gleaner editor View more photos on Facebook at https://bit.ly/2KuqVoh. Naquan Taitt Naquan Pathfinders meet for Atlantic Union Conference Pathfinder Bible Experience event in W.G. Nelson Recreation Center in Lancaster, Massachusetts. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 9 BERMUDA CONFERENCE

Devonshire Church Honors Community Residents

t was a memorable day have marched, fought, and were destroying the beautiful “It is for the mission—out Iin the life of members of sacrificed for better condi- garden to build a church, we there—that the local church DCL (Devonshire Church tions on this island.” asked ‘How they could do exists. If it’s not happening of Love) and the wider Gina John, whose par- that? Why do we need anoth- out there, it doesn’t matter community of Friswells ents were honored, said, “I er church?’ However, now the what we’re doing in here. It’s Hill. The groundwork was thought it was wonderful question should be, ‘What if irrelevant!” DCL is commit- done when the Personal what you guys did for the the church wasn’t here? What ted to keeping this thought Ministries department, led long-standing residents on would this community be as its central focus as it con- by Craig Smith, resurrected Friswells Hill. It made them like without this church?’ ” tinues to let its light shine in the “bread ministry,” and feel important that someone Lloyd Ogilvie, a the community to positively distributed more than 100 is taking notice of them. I Presbyterian minister who impact lives. loaves of bread to homes in don’t think anyone has ever served as chaplain of the —Ernie Lewin, communication leader, the immediate community recognized the long-standing United States Senate, says, Devonshire church around the church. residents before. It made Additionally, church them feel special. I know members, Pathfinders, and my parents are very happy Adventurers were visible about it. It made them in the community doing feel honored.” various types of outreach Among the honorees programs. As such, when were Leonard and Gloria the invitations went out Greaves, Gloria Carey, to attend the church’s Janet Ford, Caroline Pond, Community Guest Day, it Ruth Pemberton, Pauline was not surprising that the Augustus, and Grace response was overwhelming. Woodley, who recently There was standing room turned 99. only that Sabbath. Led by At the end of the service,

member of Parliament, the one community member was Ernie LewinPhotos: Honorable Michael Weeks heard saying, “When they Local residents are recognized during Devonshire church’s Community Guest Day program. JP MP, and other leaders, the community turned out to witness DCL pay tribute and honor the senior citizens of the community. Some of the honorees were octogenarians and nonagenarians and have been living in the community for over 60 years. One mem- ber, a soon-to-be centenarian, retired from her job in 2009. Weeks impressed the attendees with his intricate and intimate knowledge of each member of the commu- nity. He thanked the church for the invitation, and the “need to honor the backbones of this nation, our seniors; in particular, those who live on Friswells Hill.” Speaking to the seniors, he said, “We must give thanks and praise for all that you have done to fortify this community. You People from the community overwhelmingly respond to the invitation from Devonshire church to attend Community Guest Day.

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Something to Chew On at Southampton Church

t was a whirlwind week- Iend of laughter, reflection, motivation, and, of course, food at the Southampton church. Chef Chew’s ener- getic personality was just what was needed to propel participants toward a vegan lifestyle that is crucial to good health. Chef Chew entertained and educated. On Friday night, Chef Chew shared his testimony, which fully engaged the congregation. At times they laughed heartily, but most of all, they were in awe of how the Lord led him to his true calling to become a chef. They learned that the direction God leads may not always be popular, but it will

always be right. They were Photos: Alvin Goulbourne, Jr. encouraged to seek God in The congregation gets a chance to experience a taste of what the VegHub restaurant, which is owned and operated by Chef Chew, offers. everything, to listen, and to respond to His bidding. embrace the health message, Adventurers and Pathfinders little ones wanted more mac On Sabbath, Chef Chew which is a vital part of the canceled their weekly meet- and cheese! Chef’s engaging delivered spiritual food. He church’s beliefs. Adventists ing and attended. personality had everyone showed members that on are the forerunners of the Chef Chew set up stations encouraged and eager to their journey to fulfill the health message; however, where the attendees were begin a vegan way of eating. purpose to which God calls some have neglected to able to get hands-on expe- Chef Chew said, “I’m them, they may face obsta- aggressively pursue the rience. He made it exciting gonna give you something to cles and setbacks. At times, spreading of knowledge, to eat vegan food, and all chew on,” and he did. it may seem as if they are causing the “rocks to cry wanted more, as most never —Carolyn James, Health Ministries traveling through the des- out.” Now the world has imagined that vegan food department member, Southampton ert with no oasis in sight; jumped on the vegan could be so tasty. Even the church however, if they hold on and bandwagon, and the church trust God to do His will, is lagging behind. they will be victorious. Chef Chew encouraged After feasting on the Word the attendees to lead the of God during the worship way on the island; to service, the congregation was develop a vegan restaurant able to experience a taste of that serves members and what the VegHub restaurant, others. That admonishment which is owned and operated created excitement that will by Chef Chew in Oakland, hopefully move the idea to California, offers. He has cre- reality. The time is now! ated a unique line of vegan On Sunday the excitement meat alternatives, and they was palpable—a cooking were able to feast on the class with Chef Chew! “beef” along with vegan mac It was a free event, and and cheese and greens. the hall was packed with Sabbath evening, the Adventists and people from group was admonished to the community. Even the Chef Chew, left, stands with Leonard Gibbons, Bermuda Conference Health Ministries director. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 11 GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE

Outstanding Young People Recognized

n March 10, more as youth and staff, decked Year, Adventurer Director of began in 2004 as a way to Othan 300 Adventurers, out in their uniforms and the Year, AY Director of the honor and recognize the work Pathfinders, Master Guides, regalia, filed into the church. Year, Teen/Young Adult of the of youth ministries within club staff, and supporters cel- The morning’s program Year, Master Guide of the Year, the conference. Nominations ebrated the accomplishments included special music from AY Coordinator of the Year, are sent to the conference of young people throughout Pathfinders and Adventurers Pathfinder and Adventurer Youth Ministries department the New York City region and and a word of exhortation Coordinator of the Year, AY from area coordinators—vol- upstate. The Greater New from Ariel Manzueta, GNYC Lead Coordinator of the Year, unteers who aid clubs with York Conference (GNYC) Youth Ministries director. and Pathfinder/Adventurer support and advice, as well Recognition Day took place Awards were presented Lead Coordinator of the Year. as conduct Induction and at the Brooklyn church in for the following catego- There were winners from each Investiture services. Brooklyn, New York. The ries: Pathfinder of the Year, borough in each category. —Kaara Baptiste, Youth Ministries event was filled with happy Adventurer of the Year, The tradition of having the department, Greater New York reunions and lots of chatter Pathfinder Director of the annual recognition ceremony Conference

Pathfinder winners Adventurer winners

Teen and Youth of the Year winners The Brooklyn church hosts the Greater New York Conference Recognition Day program. GNYC Celebrates 50 New Church Plants Since 2015

undreds gathered at the plants since last year, bring- with church planting in “The vital ingredient that HPalisade Preparatory ing the total church plants up their DNA.” God is using to bless the con- School in Yonkers, New to 50 in GNYC since 2015. A selection of churches rep- ference is you, who leave your York, on March 16, for the According to Manuel resenting the wider body of churches to go and plant new Greater New York Conference Rosario, GNYC Personal church plants told their stories churches. Hard and scary (GNYC) Church Planting Ministries director and and the inspiration behind how work, but it’s worth it,” said Festival. Attendees celebrated event organizer, “We the church plant got started, as Steve Leddy, Multi-Ethnic the addition of new church are planting churches well as the goals of the church. Ministries church-planting

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coordinator and seminar Spirit led, with a kingdom presenter. “We have to finish mind-set that is focused on this work. Millions need to the harvest. hear the message of Jesus. The day of celebration Everyone who has planted included a message present- needs to think of planting ed by Henry Beras, GNYC another church.” president, acknowledg- Rosario shared infor- ment of the 60 people who mation about the world represented GNYC at the church’s Total Member church-planting conference Involvement initiative. He in Orlando, Florida, receiv- also shared that, to date, the ing church plant reports, as conference has distributed well as music from several Bible lessons to the church- individuals and groups. es to the tune of $45,000. —Information provided by Cheryl Rosario indicated that the Silvera, Personal Ministries team movement must be Holy- member, Greater New York Conference Hundreds participate in the Greater New York Conference Church Planting Festival. Church Hosts Community-wide Baby Shower

or the past four years, Buy Buy Baby, Once Upon a Fin partnership with Child, McCarton , the North Bronx church in and others, they are able to Bronx, New York, the Glõ provide this information at Mom Initiative, a subsidiary no cost to the mother. of The Vegan Nest, a family Following the baby show- owned-café and plant-based er, mothers are encouraged market, has hosted a commu- to join the community to nity-wide baby shower in the continue to offer support, Bronx. They focused on pro- encouragement, and prayer viding low-income families, for one another. Follow-up young/single mothers, home- gatherings are scheduled to less women, or simply fami- continue the conversations lies or caregivers, who need a on natural parenting, peace- little extra help with resourc- North Bronx church, in partnership with The Vegan Nest Café, host a community-wide baby shower. ful home environment, litera- es and tools that many peo- cy, education, and nutrition. ple take for granted. connection between moth- with newborn essentials that In the Atlantic Union, They provide life-saving, er and baby and between can be quite costly, such as community-wide baby show- practical resources that many spouses/partners. For many, diapers, clothes (for mommy ers are scheduled for May 19 women find themselves des- shopping for the nursery, and baby), blankets, parent- in Springfield, Massachusetts perately searching for when readying the home, and ing books, nursing equip- (Indian Orchard mission they realize they are pregnant attending birth classes are ment, and more. and Shiloh church), July and without community and, a joyous occasion, but then Vendors and subject-mat- 28 in Bronx, New York in many cases, feeling with- there are many who find ter experts are invited to (North Bronx church), and out hope. What they seek to this time to be incredibly share their expertise in in September in Worcester, offer is community-driven, stressful, due to lack of important areas such as Massachusetts (date and loca- love-filled, faith-based action financial, relational, or emo- nutrition, lactation support/ tion to be determined). that lifts a mother up and tional resources to engage breastfeeding, car seat safety, Many of the families who carries her through, strength- in these intimate moments safe sleep, doula support/ attend the baby showers end ens her, equips her, and pre- of preparation. midwifery, baby care 101, up befriending members pares her for the important The community-wide baby home preparation, and more. of the church and finding task of motherhood. shower is an opportunity to Oftentimes, these classes can partner churches as a place It’s the little things, while create that space for mothers cost hundreds of dollars, but for peace, for clarity, and preparing for the arrival or caregivers who would not through carefully curated for healing. of a little one, that provide otherwise have that oppor- partnerships with commu- —Nicole Broushet, member, College opportunity for building a tunity. It provides women nity stakeholders such as Church and, owner, The Vegan Nest Café at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 13 NEW YORK CONFERENCE

One Baptized at Elmira Church

lmira church members were blessed as Debbie Fieno was Ebaptized recently by Waren Muir, the church’s pastor. Fieno attended evangelistic meetings conducted by David Baron, lay evangelist, at the church in Elmira, New York. She also faithfully attended Tuesday-evening Bible study class. “The church enjoyed the meetings and experienced growth in their spiritual lives,” said James Reynolds, Elmira church’s communication coordinator. Elmira’s church members welcomed Debbie Fieno with gladness. —Communication department, Elmira church Waren Muir, Elmira church pastor, baptizes Debbie Fieno.

Church Members Attend Emergency First Response Class

uppose that some Sabbath class belonged to the church Smorning at church a per- since they had purchased son next to you collapses. an AED about three years What would you do? Call ago. Mannequins were 911? Look to see if there was available for demonstration a doctor or nurse present? and practice. Fade into the corner so no Another area included in one would expect you to do the training was recognizing something? These questions and treating for hypoglyce- might come to your mind mia. Attendees were able to when facing an emergency identify how and when to situation. However, the main assist a victim of hypogly- question to consider should cemia. It was an interactive be: “How can I help?” class that allowed everyone Everyone should know to learn in a practical way. what to do in a medical Miller also demonstrated emergency situation. There how to help an uninjured fall may not be a medically victim to get up. She present- trained person present. It ed information using visual may be up to the members aids, and discussed symp- of the church to help the toms and actions to take person in need. when someone is in need of Emergency situations may medical intervention. also happen in the midst of a The church plans to have church service. When these an Emergency First Response moments arise, you might Team at the church. This will ask yourself, “Do I know help to maintain readiness how to perform CPR?” “Can and to be available when I use an Automated External Brittany Miller presents a class on emergency first response in the fellowship hall at the Elmira church. help is needed. Annual class- Defibrillator (AED)?” es are also being planned On March 3, Brittany and shared her knowledge work as she completes her that will work as a refresher Miller presented a class on with the attendees. Those master’s degree in nursing. for those who attended in the Emergency First Response who attended learned the var- The class covered how to previous years. in the fellowship hall at the ious techniques used to help use the AED and when and —James Reynolds, communication Elmira church. Miller has a in emergency situations. This how to perform CPR. Some coordinator, Elmira church lot of experience in this field was a part of Miller’s course of the equipment used in the

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Buffalo Suburban Church Fellowship Holds Joint Agape Feast and Communion Service

uffalo Suburban church Middle-East world style set- Bhas three active fellow- ting with booths, wall cover- ship groups (African, Karen, ings, mannequins in cultural and Hispanic) that take turns costume, and table settings worshiping with the core with traditional American church family on the main agape meal elements. The campus once each month. All place settings accommodated three fellowship groups gath- 300 diners, with some of the ered with the core church setup work provided by the family on Sabbath, April 6, church-school students. for the worship service, agape Response from the mem- feast, and Communion ser- Three fellowship groups (African, Karen, and Hispanic) gather in the gymnasium of the Buffalo bers was very positive, and Suburban school for a joint worship service, agape feast, and Communion service. vice. An estimated 250 peo- many participants expressed ple participated. an abbreviated church service atmosphere of reverence, joy, appreciation for the Last Luis Mancebo, the church’s followed by an agape feast. and worship throughout the Supper-type format as being pastor, found inspiration The meal concluded with the whole experience. The entire conducive to worship and for the program in the Last dispensing and sharing of the event took place around fellowship. Given the posi- Supper account recorded in ordinances, again following tables decorated for the event. tive feedback, they anticipate the Gospels. The worship ser- the model set forth by Jesus The event took place in that Agape Sabbath will vice began with the tradition- and recommended by Him. the school gymnasium, become an annual event. al foot-washing service before The goal was to maintain an where the ambiance wel- —Mark E. Thompson, song service comed the church family coordinator, Buffalo Suburban into a New-Testament-

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Compassion Unleashed in Providence

ore than 100 volunteers operated by the Mathewson shared many tangible evi- As a result of the com- Munleashed compassion Street United Methodist dences of God’s love. passion initiative, the on the streets of Providence, Church, the Crossroads With over 1,000 homeless Emmanuel church has Rhode Island, February 22, , Kennedy Square, persons on the streets, the established a long-term rela- as part of the Northeastern and on Broad Street. From group was able to serve and tionship with the shelters, Conference’s Unleashed 2 serving at a shelter or offer- pray with 10 percent of the enabling members of the Convention held in the city, ing “free hugs, prayers, and population. A woman from church to continue serving February 21-24. conversation” to distributing the community attended this segment of the commu- Led by Philip Wesley II, care packages of toiletries the Friday-night service and nity throughout the year. pastor of the Emmanuel and other everyday essen- shared her testimony as a —Communication department, church in Providence, the tial items, as well as dis- result of the volunteers’ com- Emmanuel church volunteers ministered to tributing food provided by passion. Wesley remains in the homeless by assisting at organizers of the Unleashed contact with her for prayer four different sites: a shelter 2 Convention, volunteers and spiritual guidance.

Volunteers at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church pause for a group photo.

Volunteers from Northeastern Conference’s Unleashed 2 Convention are ready to begin their time Joe Wallace, Unleashed 2 community youth leader, center, and other volunteers of service in the community. are ready to share hugs, prayers, and conversation.

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Blood Nets 25 Units

he Brockton Portuguese The Brockton Portuguese Tchurch in Brockton, church members are project- Massachusetts, hosted a ing new goals for 2020. They community blood drive on want to make an effort to February 24 at the Westgate impress on the hearts of new Mall in partnership with donors the sense of giving. the American Red Cross. “The efforts of the Cooperative and enthusias- Seventh-day Adventist tic donors, along with the Church are greatly appreciat- friendly and professional ed, and your support of the staff, made the entire pro- community blood program cess pleasant and successful. will go a long way toward A total of 33 donors regis- replenishing blood sup- tered, from which 18 were The Brockton Portuguese church hosts of a blood drive and nets 25 units of blood. plies and ultimately saving first-time donors. In all, they the blood drive and the donated their own blood for lives,” said Nancy Hurley, collected 25 units of blood. impact it will have in the others,” said Carlos Ferreira, American Red Cross donor As local leaders, Brockton lives of many. This is the a recipient. recruitment representative. Portuguese church, is church’s second consecutive “I am moved by gratitude. “Thank you for all your work not only concerned with year participating in this My kids were worried when on Sunday’s blood drive. It the spiritual health of the effort and they plan to con- I told them I was coming to was a successful drive and Brockton community, but tinue serving and helping donate blood. If they only 75 hospital patients may be also equally concerned about the Brockton community in knew that I am alive today helped. The turnout was the mental, emotional, and the years to come. because someone else donat- impressive, and the patience physical well-being of others. “I am alive today because ed their blood and I was a of the donors was notable.” Members of the Brockton someone out there one day beneficiary from a blood —Seila-Elisabeth Vieira, external Portuguese church are decided to lay down on one ,” said Claudina communication director, Brockton moved by the outcome of of these beds and freely Pires, another recipient. Portuguese church Berea Honors Youth With Gala

ometimes just saying thank you The uniformed waiters and waitresses Smay not be sufficient. This was included the parents, department the thinking of the Berea church’s leaders, and other supporters. Each Adventist Youth Ministries (AYM) honoree received a , a trophy, council, who gave several young people and a certificate. Omar Jarvis, Berea an elegant gala in February to express church pastor, charged the group to the church’s gratitude. stand for Jesus and continue serving Sixteen of Berea’s most active young in their selected ministries. The people were honored for their service impact of their witness will not only at a “black tie” affair at the church in be of service and a blessing to other Dorchester, Massachusetts. The young young people today, but will have an people are active in many ministries everlasting impact for eternity. SamuelsMilton and show leadership and personal ini- The names of the honorees are: Berea church honors its youth for their service. tiative in their organizations. Kourtnee Bartley, David Burgess, The ministries include AYM, Abigayle Cooper, Taylor Cornish, Chantel 20 years. She was presented with two Pathfinders, deacon and deaconess Hazel, Janice Hazel, Elyana Jarvis, citations from the City of Boston in boards, God’s D’Sign (signing min- Malaika Jarvis, Jared Mahabali, Jolina recognition of her service and dedica- istry), ushers, media ministry, Next Mahabali, Anthony Mathew, Antoine tion to the youth of Berea. The evening Generation (youth singing group), and Mathew, Ariel Prince, Lenora Pryce, Rosh culminated with a fashion extravaganza the Sanctuary Choir. Salapan, and Rochenique Smallings. by the honorees and singing “Lift Every The catered affair included poetry The highest recognition of the eve- Voice and Sing.” presentations, musical selections, and ning went to Onea Jones, who has led —Barbara J. Defoe, member, Berea church, Boston signing by a member of God’s D’Sign. the signing ministry for more than at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 17 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Indian Cooking Classes Provide a Springboard for Health Evangelism

n this earth, there will by the response of the few Oalways be obstructions who attended, they decided and challenges for those to mount the project for a who are trying to do God’s second time, but they faced a work. At the same time, God challenge: how could they get is faithful and true in pro- community members to sign viding a way around those up for the training sessions? obstructions and challenges. While the church mem- The reality is, sometimes bers thought and prayed, the way God has provided THP manager Martin Raj is not an obvious one, and made a suggestion—What it takes some casting about if they held an Indian-food on our part to latch onto cooking class? Raj grew up it and move forward. Such in India and learned to cook Martin Raj teaches community members in Keene, New Hampshire, how to make Indian food. was the case recently with a in his mother’s kitchen. He’d program called The Healing on building relationships with their new friends, held a few “plant-based” Project, a health-evangelism between pastors, church accepting Bible studies, or Indian-food cooking classes effort in the Northern New members, and prayer engaging in further learning at The Ark in Lewiston, a England Conference. warriors with members opportunities at the church. center of influence in cen- Simply put, The Healing of the community during The project works extreme- tral Maine, and those were Project (THP) teaches the course of THP. Where ly well—if people will attend. very successful, so perhaps community members how the project has been held The Keene church in Keene, the same vegan Indian-food to perform five types of around the Northern New New Hampshire, discovered cooking classes would work hydrotherapy at home, England Conference, it has this when they made a sig- in Keene. relieving significant pain demonstrated a true ability nificant effort to promote The church members and discomfort. But that to build deep relationships the project, but experienced agreed to try it, and they simple explanation misses that result in people joining a small turnout. However, were floored by the response the sharp focus of THP in fellowship and worship they were so encouraged at the first Indian cooking class held early in 2019 at Country Life, an Adventist- run vegan café in Keene. The church wanted to have another Indian cooking class, this time in the church fellowship hall, mainly to accommodate more attend- ees, but the church was hidden away on a dead-end drive. Would people come? “The parking lot was full,” said Lewis LaClair, the church elder responsible for organizing the program. “And the fellowship hall was packed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many community members turn out for an event at the church. We advertised this plant-based Indian-food cooking class the same way People from the community attend the Indian-food cooking class in the fellowship hall at Keene church. we advertise all our other

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events, but the response was was able to fill some time for Bible studies—that was at work in their kitchen jaw-dropping! Now people by telling people about The an amazing bonus!” in India, God was also at are asking for another class.” Healing Project and all the After Raj demonstrated work, providing the solution As the church hoped, the things they would learn. I the drawing power of the to a challenge and obstacle cooking class was effective told them I’d be teaching kitchen skills his mom that would present itself in getting people to sign the THP classes, and they taught him, some joked that years later and thousands of up for The Healing Project. should come. I was very Indian-food cooking classes miles away. “When I was demonstrating encouraged by the number are his God-given super- —Scott Christiansen, communication how to prepare Tomato Rice, of people who signed up, but power. Maybe so. What we director, Northern New England Potato Masala, Mint Chutney I was even more encouraged do know for certain is that Conference and Payasam,” said Raj, “I by the people who signed up while Raj and his mom were

Manchester District Ramps up for Fall Evangelism Campaign

here is a resurgence of We’re holding ethnic-food Tevangelism activity in cooking classes. We’re the Northern New England increasing the visibility of Conference (NNEC), and it our church school. But the stems from conference lead- largest part of our effort is ership, not only urging every preparing our members to church to be active, but be active soul-winners.” also supporting that urging Pierre explains that he is through tools, training, and working with the conference increased budgets. to plan and fund the cam- This return to a focus paign, and that the conference on evangelism includes has contracted with Tekoa small relationship-fostering Missions, a lay-evangelism outreaches, including institute in New Hampshire, health training projects and to canvas the greater cooking classes, as well as Manchester area and prepare Bible studies and current- the way for the campaign. interest Bible seminars and “We expect the young Janely Pierre, pastor of the Manchester district, is leading an evangelism charge in southern short series. But the scope foot soldiers from Tekoa to New Hampshire. of evangelism efforts also generate a great number of includes a regional emphasis interests, and the contact trained to the point that they increase major evangelism and carrying out full-scale information for each of those are comfortable and effec- campaigns to two per year, evangelism campaigns. interested people is written tive, so we’re putting a lot of and that Manchester is a For 2019, it is the greater down on a card, so we figure energy into that.” logical place to jumpstart Manchester district in to have a steady stream of Manchester is the most that effort. “The reality of southern New Hampshire cards coming in that we’ll populous city in the the situation is that events that will be the site of a fall need to respond to before Northern New England are moving rapidly here on evangelism campaign. they get stale,” said Pierre. Conference, with some earth. There is a very real Janely Pierre, district “That means members of 112,000 residents, but that urgency to be about our pastor, is working with his this church will be traveling is just the city itself. The Master’s business and pro- members to prepare for the to the homes of these people greater Manchester area claim the gospel to all who September and October cam- to hand-deliver literature, as has a population of over will listen, so we’re working paign. “We’ve been engaged well as an invitation to our 400,000, which amounts with pastors and congre- in significant outreach, but outreach seminars. And, of to almost 15 percent of the gations on multiple fronts now we are ramping that up course, while they are there, entire population of the to re-energize evangelism to try and form relationships they’ll be asking if the per- conference, making it a across the conference, and with people in the com- son wants to study the Bible primary point of investment we’re doing it because, done munity well in advance of and they’ll invite them to for the conference. right, evangelism still works.” the actual campaign. We’re the campaign. For each and Ted Huskins, NNEC —Scott Christiansen, communication putting on health lectures every step in that process, Evangelism coordinator, director, Northern New England and hydrotherapy seminars. our members will have to be explains that he wants to Conference

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Grades 9-12 Eliminated at Greater Boston Academy for the Upcoming School Year

On March 31, David Dennis, This was a difficult decision. shortfalls. The proposed Southern New England This decision to reject the budget for the upcoming Conference president (SNEC), proposed budget was not school year was not viable shared the following message made in a vacuum. Many for many reasons. on Facebook regarding the meetings with the academy The SNEC Education recent vote of the SNEC K-12 and the Stoneham Memorial Department is working Education Board: church were held over the to keep the academy grades to locate options for the past months to try and find going in the face of low approximately thirty acad- Last week, on March 25, the a workable budget. enrollments and highly-sub- emy students for the next SNEC K-12 Education Board This action in no way sidized tuition. school year. Also, the voted to not accept the pro- diminishes the self-sacrific- There have been many Education Department will posed 2019-20 school bud- ing efforts of the faculty, and efforts to organize the other continue to work with the get for the Greater Boston staff of GBA. The Stoneham local churches to join the Stoneham Memorial church, Academy twelve-grade Memorial church has been constituency of the school GBA, and the other churches school. Instead the K-12 a champion in their efforts or be a supportive church of in the Boston area to chart Board voted that Greater to keep all twelve grades the school. This has result- the next steps for Seventh- Boston Academy can operate going. Since the move, near- ed in nominal success but day Adventist education in an eight-grade school, which ly twenty years ago to con- consistent support has not the Greater Boston region. includes the Preschool and solidate the twelve grades been present. Chronic bud- Please pray for GBA, Kindergarten. This action in one building, Stoneham get shortfalls have dimin- Stoneham Memorial, and the eliminates grades 9-12 for Memorial church has sac- ished the equity to pay for student families. the upcoming school year. rificed millions of dollars any potential future budget

New Haven Church Member Honored

he City of West Haven African-American women TConnecticut celebrated in public office, asking the the extraordinary legacy crowd of women, “Who bet- of African-Americans on ter to serve the public inter- February 20 by honoring est than women?” Millicent Huff Corbett, a In 1989, Huff Corbett was leading member of the New the first African-American Haven church. During the elected to the West Haven cultural event in observance City Council, as well as of Black History Month, Huff the first woman to serve Corbett received a citation in the New Haven Police from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi Department’s motorcycle as African-American Citizen unit, a post she held for 16 of the Year and one who years. Another “first” for

helped shape the greatness Huff Corbett is that she City of West Haven Photo/Michael Walsh P. of America. became the first black female African-American Citizen of the Year Millicent Huff Corbett, second from right, receives citations “Diversity is the heart- to hold a Connecticut con- from, from left, West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi; City Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton, District-5; and West Haven Black Heritage Committee chairman Steven R. Mullins, during the 23rd beat of our nation, and struction demolition license. annual Black Heritage Celebration on February 20 at City Hall in West Haven, Conn. The cultural your indomitable spirit and A woman of deep faith, event, in honor of Black History Month, is presented by the Black Heritage Committee. inspiring contributions are Huff Corbett has been active a testament to the promise in several areas, including Ministries Federation and Godfred Ansah, Personal of America,” Mayor Rossi orchestrating the church’s first elder of the Hill church. Ministries Federation execu- said. The keynote speaker music ministry. In the past, “Elder [Millicent] Corbett’s tive president. for the event was Toni Harp she served as executive sec- relationship with others is an —Eileen O. Brown, communication the mayor of New Haven. retary of the Northeastern indication of her relationship secretary, New Haven church She focused her remarks on Conference Personal with the Almighty God,” said

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The Official Publication for the Constituents of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the Northeast United States and Bermuda Daylight Established January 1, 1902 Saving Time Sunset Table Atlantic Union Conference June 2019 7 14 21 28 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Bangor, ME 8:18 8:22 8:24 8:25 Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948 Portland, ME 8:20 8:24 8:26 8:26 Website: www.atlantic-union.org Boston, MA 8:19 8:22 8:24 8:25 Atlantic Union Gleaner Staff South Lancaster, MA 8:21 8:25 8:27 8:27 E-mail: [email protected] Pittsfield, MA 8:28 8:31 8:33 8:34 Editor...... Ednor A. P. Davison Circulation/Back Pages/Proofreader...... Debra Banks Cuadro Hartford, CT 8:23 8:27 8:29 8:29 Copy Editor (off-site) ...... Pat Humphrey Providence, RI 8:18 8:22 8:24 8:24 Layout & Design (off-site) ...... Haziel Olivera New York, NY 8:25 8:28 8:30 8:31 Contributors Albany, NY 8:29 8:32 8:34 8:35 Bermuda...... Joi Tyrrell, [email protected] Utica, NY 8:38 8:42 8:44 8:44 Greater New York...... Donnieval Walker, [email protected] Syracuse, NY 8:42 8:45 8:47 8:47 New York...... Reynolds Rodríguez, [email protected] Northeastern...... JeNean Lendor, [email protected] Rochester, NY 8:48 8:51 8:53 8:54 Northern New England...... Scott Christiansen, [email protected] Buffalo, NY 8:52 8:55 8:57 8:57 Southern New England...... David Dennis, [email protected] Keene, NH 8:26 8:29 8:31 8:32 Atlantic Union Conference Departments Manchester, NH 8:23 8:26 8:28 8:28 President...... G. Earl Knight Portsmouth, NH 8:20 8:24 8:26 8:26 Vice President, Haitian...... Jose Joseph Brattleboro, VT 8:26 8:30 8:32 8:32 Vice President, Hispanic...... Dionisio Olivo Secretary...... Pierre Omeler Burlington, VT 8:35 8:39 8:41 8:41 Treasurer...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Rutland, VT 8:31 8:34 8:36 8:37 Undertreasurer...... Trevor S. Forbes Treasurer, Assistant ...... Judine Walker Hamilton, Bda 8:22 8:25 8:27 8:28 Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries/. . . . Dionisio Olivo Adventist Community Services...... Jose Joseph Adventist Youth Ministries...... David McKenzie Children’s Ministries ...... Jerrell Gilkeson sisters, Fay Reynolds of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Children’s Ministries, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez ANNOUNCEMENTS Hermalee McLean of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and Children’s Ministries, Assistant...... Lileth Coke Phyllis Allen of Toronto, Canada; four grand- Communication ...... Ednor A.P. Davison Communication, Assistant...... Debra Banks Cuadro ATLANTIC UNION sons, Frederick Wilkins, Jr., of Hollywood, S.C., Disabilities Ministries...... Charlotte L.V. Thoms Compassion Sabbaths: Lionel Wilkins of Summerville, S.C., Kevin Education ...... Jerrell Gilkeson Every second Sabbath of Education, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez the month is designated Compassion Sabbath Hawkins of Charleston, S.C., and Alex Pickett of Education, Assistant...... Lileth Coke in the Atlantic Union: May 11, June 8, July 13, Knoxville, Tenn.; and four great-grandchildren. Family Ministries...... Dionisio Olivo Health Ministries ...... Jose Joseph Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. Human Relations ...... Pierre Omeler 14. Find more information at auyouth.com. SCHLIST, Helen M.—90; b. June 21, 1928, in Information Technology...... David Hunte Fort Ann, N.Y.; d. Mar 26, 2019, in Batavia, Ministerial/Evangelism...... G. Earl Knight N.Y. She was a member of the Batavia church Ministerial, Assistant...... Jose Joseph Ministerial, Assistant...... Dionisio Olivo OBITUARIES in Batavia, N.Y. She taught at South Lancaster Ministerial Spouses Association...... Yvonne Knight Academy in Lancaster, Mass. She is survived Native Ministries Coordinator...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Personal Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes LADD, Kenneth E.—83; b. Jan. 12, 1936, in by her children Brian (Amy) of Batavia; Alan Plant Maintenance ...... David Keith Siloam Springs, Ark.; d. Mar. 10, 2019, in (Helaine) DeLillo of Mass.; Linette (Jess) Prayer Ministries...... Yvonne Knight Burlington, Vt. He served the Seventh-day Stewart of Wisconsin; Denise (Karl) Wailgum Prison Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes Public Affairs/Religious Liberty...... Charles Eusey Adventist Church in financial administration of Mass.; sister Anna Sargent of Fort Ann, Public Affairs/Religious Liberty, Associate ...... John Ashmeade for more than 40 years at a local union, the N.Y.; nine grandchildren, three great-grand- Publishing...... G. Earl Knight Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell General Conference, three academies, and children, and several nieces and nephews. Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo one hospital. He is survived by his wife, Stewardship/Inner City/Loss Control...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Jacqueline Esteb Ladd of Williston, Vt.; a son, WHITE, Doreen Icilma Wint—82; b. Feb. 1, Stewardship, Assistant...... Judine Walker Trust Services/Planned Giving...... Trevor S. Forbes Michael Ladd of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, 1937, in Brighton, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Trust Services, Assistant...... Judine Walker Lisa Comeau of Williston, Vt.; a brother, West Indies; d. Mar. 3, 2019, in Dorchester, Women’s Ministries ...... Yvonne Knight Mass. She was a former member of the Berea Robert Ladd of LaCrosse, Kans.; a sister, Local Conferences and Institutions church in Dorchester, Mass.; and a charter Dorothy Kromrei of Boise, Idaho; six grand- Bermuda: Kenneth Manders, President; W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary; W. Aaron children and seven great-grandchildren. member of the Mattapan Mission , now Hyde M. Spencer, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX Park church in Hyde Park, Mass. She served Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Website: www.bermudaconference.org PICKETT, Myrtle M.—81; b. June 3, 1937, St. her church as a deaconess, member of the Greater New York: Henry Beras, President; Alanzo Smith, Secretary; Ysaías Mary, Jamaica, West Indies; d. Oct. 12, 2018, Majestic Choir, and enjoyed visiting the sick. Javier, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (516) Yonkers, N.Y. A long-time member of the Survivors include: her two daughters, Donna 627-9350. Website: www.gnyc.org Bronx church of Bronx, N.Y., she served as Rainford of Randolph, Mass., and Cheryl New York: Miguel Crespo, President; Claudio Gomez, Secretary; Priscilla English, Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, head elder, Sabbath School teacher, and with (Andre) Whyte of Lower Mills, Mass.; three NY 13215. (315) 469-6921. Website: www.nyconf.org other church departments including Personal sons, Michael (Carol) Storach of Marshfield, Northeastern: Daniel Honoré, President; Oswald Euell, Secretary; Robert Ministries, Health Ministries, and Youth Mass., Robert (Addie) White of Dorchester, Chandler, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY Ministries. Over the years, she enrolled hun- Mass., Edmund (Karlenis) White of Mattapan, 11434. (718) 291-8006. Website: www.northeastern.org dreds in Bible studies, trained and supervised Mass.; one step-daughter, Sheffine (George) Northern New England: Robert (Bob) Cundiff, President; Theodore (Ted) Huskins, Secretary; Daniel Battin, Treasurer. Office Address: 479 Main St., Bible workers, and was actively involved in Osbourne of London, England; two sisters, Westbrook, ME 04092. (207) 797-3760. Website: www.nnec.org evangelism efforts. She also served as direc- Jenny (Ezekiel) Anthony of Mattapan, Mass., Southern New England: David Dennis, President; Cesar Perozo, Secretary; tor of nursing at Victory Lake Nursing Home and Millicent Wint of Jamaica, W.I.; four Thomas (Tom) Murray, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South in Hyde Park, N.Y. She is survived by two brothers, Ervin Wint of Jamaica, W.I., Leslie Lancaster, MA 01561. (978) 365-4551. Website: www.sneconline.org daughters, Earlena Brown of Summerville, (Lynda) Wint of Seattle, Wash., Keith Wint of : 338 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) S.C., and Vernell Dottery of Awendaw, S.C.; a Toronto, Canada, and Seon Wint of Jamaica, 368-2000. Website: www.auc.edu son, Earl Pickett, Jr., of Bronx, N.Y.; adopted W.I.; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grand- Member, Associated Church Press Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index son, Carlos Ramos of New York, N.Y.; three children, and many nieces and nephews. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, May 2019 23 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE P.O. BOX 1189 SOUTH LANCASTER, MA 01561 61 Montpelier, VT

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Adventist Early ATLANTIC UNION EDUCATION Childhood CONTACT INFORMATION: ✔ Education and Care Atlantic Union: 978-368-8333 ext. 3020 Bermuda: 441-292-4110 ext. 30 Adventist ✔ Elementary School Greater New York: 516-627-9350 ext. 157 New York: 315-469-6921 ext. 22 Adventist Academy ✔ Northeastern: 718-291-8006 ext. 2250 Northern New England: Adventist Colleges 207-797-3760 ext. 213 and Universities: Southern New England: ✔ adventistcolleges.org 978-365-4551 ext. 609

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BERMUDA Brockton Area Academy Brooklyn Eastern Bermuda Institute (K-12) Cedar Brook Bethel Kingsbury CONNECTICUT Greater Boston Academy (K-12) Brooklyn Middletown Fairfield County South Lancaster Academy (K-12) Flatbush Poughkeepsie Hartford Area South Shore Hanson Place Westchester Laurel Oaks Springfield Junior Academy Hebron Bilingual Oakview Preparatory Wachusett Hills Christian South Brooklyn Academy (6-12) MAINE Westchester Area Forestdale Christian Warren Long Island Western Florence Lombard Worcester Bethesda Junior Academy Bay Knoll South Bay Junior Academy North Star Christian NEW HAMPSHIRE Buffalo Suburban Whispering Pines Pine Tree Academy (K-12) Capital Christian Frontenac Riverview Memorial New York City Estabrook Parkview Junior Academy Webb River Northeastern Academy (9-12) Pioneer Junior Academy Union Springs Academy (9-12) MASSACHUSETTS Queens Amesbury NEW YORK Greater New York Academy (9-12) VERMONT Bayberry Bronx Jackson Heights Brownell Mountain Berea Bronx ‑Manhattan Jamaica Caledonia Christian Berkshire Hills R. T. Hudson Linden Forrest Ward Memorial