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HEAD STRONG 8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

6 Creating a Dementia-friendly Church 8 Academy Students Receive Caring Heart Award 20 A Time of Prevailing Prayer insideAUGUST2018

4 4 Head Strong Most people haven’t heard of type 3 diabetes. But they probably know the condition by its more common name: Alzheimer’s. 6 Creating a Dementia-friendly Church Churches can play a vital role in providing support for people who have Alzheimer’s and those who take care of them.

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8 Academy Students Receive Caring 20 Heart Award Nine academy students in the Atlantic Union Conference are the recipients of the 2018 Caring Heart Award. 20 A Time of Prevailing Prayer The Lord is soon to come. Wickedness and rebellion, violence and crime, are filling the world.

3 From the Executive Secretary 2 1 New York 8 1 Southern New England 0 1 Bermuda 4 1 Northeastern 21 Bulletin Board 1 Greater New York 6 1 Northern New England 21 Obituaries 22 Classified Ads

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God Wants Us to Be Whole

t is well known that Seventh-day the quality of our lives. We will be Adventists in general are healthy healthier and happier. In The Health Ipeople. Recent articles in the Food Ministry, p. 37, Ellen White National Geographic magazine have wrote that “True religion and the focused on the fact that Seventh-day laws of health go hand in hand. It is Adventist Church members practice impossible to work for the salvation of a healthy lifestyle and, on average, men and women without presenting live healthier lives than the rest of to them the need of breaking away the population. The health message from sinful gratifications, which is a core part of Adventist teachings. destroy the health, debase the soul, We believe that we should obey the and prevent divine truth from relevant laws of health as prescribed impressing the mind.” in the Bible and take care of our All the money in the world cannot “bodies as the temples of the Holy buy good health. Money can buy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20). A medications, pay for medical bills, healthy lifestyle honors God, our and hospitalizations, but it can never “Whether or not Creator, and is conducive to a good buy us good health. In nature, and quality of life. through our choice of a healthy Someone once said that “the biggest lifestyle, lies the secrets to good we are blessed with room in the world is the room for health. In 3 John 2 (NIV), John wrote: improvement.” Whether or not we “Dear friend, I pray that you may are blessed with good physical and enjoy good health and that all may spiritual health, we can always go well with you, even as your soul is good physical and improve. As a church, we have long getting along well.” adopted basic principles of health Being healthy is both physical that have been taught and shared in and spiritual. If we strive to spend spiritual health, we various publications of the Adventist quality time with God daily, get Church and, more increasingly, in sufficient rest, plenty of sunshine, publications that are not published fresh air, with enough water and by the church. Lifestyle programs good nutritional food as close to can always improve.” such as NEWSTART (newstart. their natural state as possible, we org) and CREATION Health will continually renew our strength (creationhealth.com) are two widely- and greatly improve our physical and accepted examples. spiritual health. The practice of these natural principles of health will result in Pierre Omeler is the executive secretary for the Atlantic Union Conference. good physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. They will improve

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 3 COVER FEATURE By Michele Deppe Head Strong 8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

ost people haven’t heard tions to treat some symptoms related associated risk factors, including low of type 3 diabetes. But to language skills, memory, and some thyroid levels, high homocysteine Mthey probably know the behavior problems. But there’s no levels (an amino acid linked to heart condition by its more common name: medication-based cure, and the drug attacks and strokes), and elevated Alzheimer’s. benefits are short-lived. blood fats. Alzheimer’s isn’t a normal part of Researchers aren’t sure why some Conventional medicine hasn’t offered aging. It causes symptoms such as people get Alzheimer’s and others much hope. But there’s actually a lot memory loss, dramatic mood swings, don’t. Evidence shows that having you can do to decrease your risk, or an inability to focus, and problems a family history of Alzheimer’s even reverse symptoms. “New research controlling the body. These symptoms means a greater risk. Alzheimer’s is shows how combined natural strate- are the result of on-going brain dam- sometimes linked to diabetes, high gies can powerfully reverse memory age. Alzheimer’s causes proteins to blood pressure, and high cholesterol, loss and cognitive decline,” says Wes become like twisted threads inside and sometimes, although more rarely, Youngberg, Dr.P.H., a clinical nutrition- the brain’s nerve cells (neurofibrillary to having had a head injury earlier ist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and tangles). It also causes damaged pro- in life. The Alzheimer’s Association a founding director and fellow of the tein deposits to build up plaque in the International Conference held in American College of Lifestyle Medicine spaces between the brain’s nerve cells Toronto, Canada, in 2016 presented and author of Hello Healthy. (called beta-amyloid plaques). There data showing that Alzheimer’s are about five FDA-approved medica- and dementia have more than 50 To Beat Alzheimer’s, You Need a Plan The numbers associated with Alzheimer’s are staggering: More than five million Americans live with it, and one in three elderly people die with it or another dementia. Every 65 seconds someone in the nation develops the disease, and projections estimate that by mid-century, someone will develop the disease every 33 seconds. “That’s the current ‘status quo’, but it’s within our power to impact those statistics,” says Youngberg. “By devel- oping a personalized wellness plan to address the multiple factors associated with Alzheimer’s, we may dramatically decrease our risk. It’s different for each one of us,” Youngberg says in his lecture series, “Unlocking the Code for

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Preventing Alzheimer’s and Reversing Here are some suggestions for your 4. Never stop learning. Memory Loss.” grocery list: Research shows that keeping active Creating a personalized plan begins mentally seems to increase vitality and with understanding your exposome, • Add more veggies to your diet, even generates new brain cells. Try which comprises everything in your including broccoli, brussels sprouts, playing games, reading, attending lec- life—diet, activity, career, relation- tomatoes, and kale. tures, and learning new things. ships, thoughts—all the things you’ve been exposed to and their impact on • Fall in love with fatty fruits, such as 5. Cherish relationships. your genetic expression. To be com- avocados and olives. A study of 800 men and women pletely certain of what you’re working aged 75 and older showed that those with, Youngberg suggests having your • Trade cow’s milk for unsweetened who were physically active, mentally DNA analyzed. “For about $199, you almond milk. active, or more socially engaged had can order a saliva test from 23andMe. a lower risk of developing dementia. com and get results in about six to • Lose the corn oil, and opt for extra People who combined all of these eight weeks,” Youngberg says. He virgin coconut or olive oils instead. activities were found to have the best strongly recommends seeing an expert protection. So stay connected with oth- in comprehensive lifestyle manage- • When you’re craving a sweet ers: volunteer, make new friends, and ment who will meaningfully interpret treat, eat blueberries. They tame participate in community activities. the 48-page report you’ll receive about inflammation and have disease- your DNA. They’ll help you gather fighting phytochemicals, flavonoids, 6. Sleep on it. further lab data (from tests such as and fiber. Seven to eight hours of good sleep glucose/insulin tolerance, cardiac/hs each night is extremely valuable. A CRP, and other specialized blood tests, • Include walnuts, chia seeds, and study on mice published in the jour- etc.) and utilize this specific informa- beans in your diet. They deliver nal Neurobiology of Aging found tion into the most comprehensive great nutrition to the brain. that sleep-deprived mice developed dementia prevention and/or reversal dementia-related problems sooner plan for you. • Talk to your lifestyle medicine than others. And researchers believe specialist about supplements and that poor sleep can trigger pathologi- Take Action Against Alzheimer’s herbs that may be appropriate cal processes that accelerate the dis- While the goal is for everyone to for you. ease. Sleep is also the time that the create a personalized wellness plan, glymphatic system flushes cerebral there are some things that will benefit 2. Watch your waistline. spinal fluid through your brain’s tis- everyone. Here are some universal A recent study authored by David sues, removing waste through the cir- steps you can take to keep your mind Merrill, M.D., Ph.D., at University culatory system where it is eliminated and body sharp: of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) by the liver. Research by Jeffery Iliff, indicates that staying at a healthy Ph.D., and associates at the University 1. Think about what you’re feeding weight helps ward off Alzheimer’s. of Rochester found that this removal your brain. of toxic waste during sleep lends pro- Minimizing sugar intake is great for 3. Stay on the move. tection against an unhealthy build up your brain health, because eating lots Exercise decreases your chance of of beta amyloid protein in the brain. of simple carbs spikes blood sugar and getting Alzheimer’s by a whopping leads to inflammation. Eating low-glyce- 50 percent, according to a 2016 study 7. Give your stomach—and your mic, low-inflammatory foods helps con- by UCLA Medical Center and the brain—a break every night. trol type 3 diabetes (a.k.a., Alzheimer’s), University of Pittsburgh. Aim to get Empower your brain to “eat up” keeping insulin responses under con- really fit. “The best scientific evidence problematic beta amyloid proteins by trol and reducing disease-beckoning suggests at least 450 minutes of avoiding food for 12 hours between inflammation. Researchers point to exercise per week,” writes James P. dinner and breakfast. That means the Mediterranean diet, which is plant- Watson, M.D., via his Agingsciences skipping late-night snacks and abundant, high in fiber, and includes blog. That means exercising an hour a meals—which is good for weight-loss much healthier monounsaturated fats. day on most days. and general health anyway. That time

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of fasting triggers autophagy, giv- ing the brain a chance to self-clean. Can toxic thinking make you sick? Failing to fast can turn off this brain- protective activity. erbert Benson, M.D., the president of Harvard Medical School’s Mind-Body Institute, maintains that toxic thoughts lead to 8. Reconsider your vices. Hstress, which affects the body’s natural healing capacities. Toxic Smoking negatively affects the blood thinking literally “wears down” the brain and the rest of the body. vessels of the brain, and smokers are Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., author of Switch on Your Brain: twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health, says that the aver- as non-smokers. age person has over 30,000 thoughts each day. When we have “toxic” Drinking too much can also lead to thoughts—fear and negativity instead of forgiveness, peace, and love— problems, including Korsakoff’s syn- those negative thoughts trigger more than 1,400 physical and chemical drome, an alcohol-related dementia responses and more than 30 different hormones. with Alzheimer-like symptoms. “Research is showing direct links between negative toxic thinking and And if you’re addicted to the salt- neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia and Parkinson’s,” shaker? Salt can increase blood pres- writes Leaf. “Medical research increasingly points to the fact that think- sure, which in turn increases your risk ing and consciously controlling your thought life is one of the best ways, of Alzheimer’s. if not the best way, of detoxing your brain. What we think about affects us physically and emotionally.” And what we think directs our lifestyle Michele Deppe writes about science-based choices—choices such as whether or not we’ll binge on sugary treats or health solutions from Seattle, Washington. exercise regularly. This article first appeared in the March/ April 2017 issue of Vibrant Life magazine. Reprinted with permission.

Creating a Dementia-friendly Church

hurches can play a vital role Sabbath mornings getting their compassion, and show love. If in providing support for peo- loved one ready for church. Also, the person becomes disoriented Cple who have Alzheimer’s and simply asking the family member or lost, stay calm and help unite those who take care of them. Offering about how they are doing and him or her with their family or a welcoming, caring worship environ- how their loved one is doing, and caregiver. ment, or just words of encouragement, giving them time to share and can go a long way toward helping express their feelings of loss, joy, 3. Continue interaction. When those affected by this disease. Below frustration, etc., can go a long way. engaging with a person with are three tips to give your church a Send a card or note that says you dementia, be sure to smile warmly, good start to becoming dementia- are thinking of them, and provide and speak slowly and clearly. friendly. ongoing prayer support for the Maintain a calm demeanor and family, as well as the person with make eye contact when talking or 1. Look for ways to offer your Alzheimer’s. listening to them. support to families of people with dementia. Ideas include: 2. Be patient and respectful. Additional information about creat- provide a short (5-10 minute) People with Alzheimer’s may ing a dementia-friendly church can be worship service at their home if need more time and patience if found at: the person is unable to come to they frequently repeat stories, - www.actonalz.org/faith-communities church; offer to sit with the loved forget names and faces, or if - www.mha.org.uk/files one while the caregiver takes a their behavior or appearance break; or ask if they need help on changes. Practice acceptance and

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Website 2018 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACTS AND FIGURES

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS THE EARLY AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS COULD SAVE UP TO TH leading cause of death in the United States $ TRILLION 6 in medical and care costs 16.1 MILLION AMERICANS 7. 9 provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias IN 2018, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation These caregivers provided an estimated 18.4 BILLION HOURS $277 BILLION of care valued at over BY 2050, these costs $232 BILLION could rise as high as $1.1 TRILLION

Between 2000 and 2015 deaths from heart 5.7 disease have decreased MILLION Americans are living 11% with Alzheimer’s EVERY 65 SECONDS while deaths from Alzheimer’s BY 2050, this someone in the disease have increased number is projected United States to rise to nearly develops the 123% disease

14MILLION 1 IN 3 It kills more than seniors dies breast cancer and with Alzheimer’s prostate cancer or another dementia COMBINED Academy Students Receive Caring Heart Award

Nine academy students in the Atlantic Union Conference are the recipients of the 2018 Caring Heart Award. These juniors or seniors were recognized for demonstrating a personal commitment to community service, witnessing activities, and other programs. Each student received a $500 scholarship and a plaque.

Sherkeela Ming Juriel Boyce Sherkeela Ming, a junior Juriel Boyce, a senior at at Bermuda Institute, is a Greater New York Academy, compassionate, charismatic, has given water to strangers on tender-hearted, thoughtful the New York City subways; student whose giving is ministered to children at a endless. She works tirelessly shelter; donated coats, toys, to ensure that others are school supplies, and food in comfortable, acknowledged, various humanitarian drives, and feel accepted. She has and fed soup to victims of a strong work ethic and a Hurricane Sandy. She has commitment to helping others. distributed water at the New She is persistent, self-sacrificing, reliant, hard working, and York City Marathon, served others at her church’s food always willing to help out. pantry, and helped to plant a community garden and clean the Roy Wilkins Park. She has traveled to Belize, Central Diana Carmen America, on two separate occasions to serve as a short-term Diana Carmen, a senior, has missionary. She has also served as treasurer of the Adventist been a positive contributor to Youth for Better Living ministry, which is the Community the school climate at Greater Services arm of Greater New York Academy. Boston Academy with her friendly personality, strong Gabriel Jordan-Murray academics, and her willingness Gabriel Jordan-Murray, to serve. She has been a senior at Northeastern involved in athletics and held Academy, treasures his various Student Association four years in high school positions, including president as an insightful learning of the senior class. She has experience—way beyond been actively involved in various community service the academics. Raised in opportunities, church programs, school activities, helping the Bronx, he has witnessed her mother with her day care facility, and participating in several eye-opening scenarios Danny’s Run. that have, in part, led to

8 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Website his desire to seek a career in law enforcement. He is a Evan Garrity respectful, respectable young man, with a caring, kind, Evan Garrity, a senior at considerate, and helpful disposition. South Lancaster Academy, has been involved with Surayya Walters Children’s Church, a ministry Surayya Walters, a senior coordinating church services at Northeastern Academy, for children ages 3-10; Friday dreams of becoming a Night Lights, a monthly motivational speaker, author, vespers program for academy creator of a magazine, students and members of the and founder of a charity. local community; and the She is a firm advocate of praise team, the music group educational equality and leading out in song services for student chapels and church desires to establish her own visits. He has participated in a school mission trip to repair independent school. orphanages in Peru, and has led out in local community service drives at libraries and nursing homes. He has also Gabriel Goodman served as class pastor and class treasurer, and as treasurer Gabriel Goodman is a junior for the school’s student government. at Pine Tree Academy, who, in addition to his academic and Hsar Law Hsaw school-related activities, has Hsar Law Hsaw, a senior at demonstrated leadership as a Union Springs Academy, has Christian young man. He is a been actively involved in the positive influence among his school’s spiritual activities peers. He helps a retired couple and performed integral with jobs around their house. parts in the band and choir. In addition, he has devoted Compassionate by nature, he much of his time to Campus has been actively involved Ministries, first as the audio-visual director, and currently in many service activities, as the associate student director. He volunteers in the audio- including mission trips, visual department of his church, and is a major volunteer for visiting with the elderly, and one of his church’s leading evangelistic outreach programs, serving as the Student Association president. The Greatest Gift, an annual Christmas event.

Abimael Sanquintin Abimael Sanquintin, a senior at South Brooklyn Academy, enjoys serving his community and being able to bring joy to many people who are lonely or suffering, in one way or another. He is the first junior chaplain in his chaplaincy organization. He was also a floor officer for his senior class. Lifting people up is his nature. With so much negativity going around the world, he feels that God has called him to be a light to those with whom he comes in contact.

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Bermuda Institute Students Team Up with Maranatha Volunteers International

ikhail Nisbett, a M15-year-old, became interested in the Maranatha Volunteers International mission trip to Panama through friends. He expect- ed the Easter-break trip to be easy; but in the end, it was hard work. “I wasn’t disappointed at all, and I am thankful that I went. The trip was definitely not what anyone expected, but we still enjoyed it. My happiest moment was on our last day there because we got to give away supplies to the families that we were helping,” said Nisbett. “If I had the chance to The Bermuda Institute students who teamed up with Maranatha Volunteers International for a mission trip to Panama share their mission experience at Bermuda Conference camp meeting. [participate in] another mission trip to Panama, I Conference Camp Meeting The foreman, Paul Simons, Millett, Bermuda Conference would definitely accept. The on the campus of Bermuda shared that, before working Youth Ministries director, thing that I liked most about Institute, a team of 22 on the project, he assessed along with Simons, a the mission trip was the fact individuals affiliated with the work done by the contractor; Gina Richardson, that the people were so kind Bermuda Institute shared previous group. Bermuda’s a Bermuda Institute faculty and grateful for our presence their Maranatha Volunteers team was small compared member; parents Kevin and supplies. I would International mission to the previous group Burgess and Doreen James; encourage anyone who has experience. One element (22:80), and had young, and Veronica Manderson, the opportunity to go on a that came through clearly, inexperienced workers, but an emergency medical trip to take it.” as Nisbett expressed, was they laid at least 200 more technician, also traveled On Sabbath, June 30, that the group worked blocks than the previous with the youth group, which during the 2018 Bermuda extremely hard. group did in the dry, consisted of current students sweltering heat of Panama. and alumni. Another Frigga Simmons, Bermuda mission trip is in the making OFFICIAL NOTICE Institute development for next year. Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists officer/Spanish teacher, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the second Quadrennial Session of the —Iva Wilson, member, St. David’s church Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the Hamilton spearheaded the trip. Cyril Seventh-day Adventist Church Complex, Hamilton, Bermuda, on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. The Organizing Committee will meet on Monday, August 6, at 6:00 p.m. and the Nominating Committee will be meet- ing on Tuesday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers, executive, trustees and constitution and by-laws committees, and OFFICIAL NOTICE The Trustees of The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bermuda departmental directors for the ensuing term; to receive reports; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the session. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the trustees of the Seventh-day Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional Adventist Church of Bermuda, a legal corporation, will be held in connection with delegate for each 25 members or major fraction thereof. Additional delegates are the Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists at the Hamilton Seventh-day members of the executive committee, the constitution and by-laws committee, Adventist Church Complex, Hamilton, Bermuda, Sunday, September 30, 2018. the board of trustees of the Bermuda Conference; members of the executive com- The first meeting of the legal corporation will be held at 11:00 a.m. mittee of the Atlantic Union Conference; all employees holding credentials and The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees and to transact licenses issued by the Bermuda Conference; departmental directors, associate or such other business as may properly come before the meeting. assistant departmental directors, and members of the General Conference/NAD Delegates to the Conference Session of the Bermuda Conference of Seventh- executive committee who may be present. The number of General Conference/ day Adventists are the delegates to the Conference Session of the Bermuda NAD delegates shall not exceed 10% of the total number of regular delegates. Conference Legal Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. Kenneth Manders, President Kenneth Manders, President W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary W. Aaron M. Spencer, Secretary

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GNYC Elders Trained for Ministry

n May 12, the Greater with a vision of ministry with the pastors in develop- of the church waiting to be ONew York Conference based on the mission and ing an adequate ministry. strengthened, churches wait- Ministerial Department structure of the church. The The program was developed ing to be well directed, small awarded 200 elders with a training, which consisted of in conjunction with Andrews groups waiting to be formed, graduation certificate and theory and practice, began University, which awarded new churches waiting to be an elder’s identification card in October 2017 and contin- two academic credits at the planted, and thousands and following an eight-month ued for eight months. The master’s level for each partici- millions of souls in New intensive training course. elders learned basic theologi- pant. Classes were taught in York that need to be saved,” During this milestone gradu- cal concepts on ecclesiology, English, French, and Spanish, said Claris Colon, a Yonkers ation, elders also baptized soteriology, and missiology. and culminated with a retreat Spanish church elder. “Today, several candidates. Ricardo They learned how to conduct on April 28 and 29. More more than ever before, I feel Norton, associate professor church meetings, administer than 400 elders participated I must do something special of church growth, director rites, prepare and deliver in the retreat, at which there for the church and for God.” of the Institute of Hispanic biblical sermons, and to con- were 12 guest speakers. Beras reaffirmed his plans Ministry, and coordinator for duct personal visitation and “Today we feel that God to continue the program this the D.Min. Spanish cohorts counseling. Additionally, and the church expect year and to include the dea- at Andrews University in they were trained in conflict great things from us. There cons and deaconesses. Berrien Springs, Michigan, management, Christian lead- are sermons waiting to be —Communication department, participated in the event ership, and how to team up preached, weak members Greater New York Conference held at the North Bronx church in Bronx, New York. Henry Beras, Greater New York Conference president, in collaboration with the Ministerial department, drafted and executed plans for training the elders in the conference. At the heart of the vision was the plan to develop a faithful and sus- tainable ministry that fosters the collaboration of pastors and local elders. They were driven by the words of Ellen Ariel Manzueta, Greater New York Conference G. White, who said, “The Youth Ministries director, left, translates for Congratulating the graduates are, from left, Ricardo Norton from Andrews University; Henry Beras, leaders in God’s cause, as Ricardo Norton from Andrews University as he Greater New York Conference president; and from the Atlantic Union Conference: Elias Zabala, Sr., wise generals, are to lay plans addresses the graduates. treasurer; Pierre Omeler, executive secretary; and Jose Joseph, Haitian Ministries vice president. for advance moves all along the line. In their planning they are to give special study to the work that can be done by the laity for their friends and neighbors. The work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work, and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers”—Gospel Workers, p. 351. The elders received train- ing in their duties and func- tions, and were provided Graduates and supporters fill the North Bronx church for the elders graduation. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 11 NEW YORK CONFERENCE

New York Conference Celebrates “Jesus’ Certainty” at its Annual Camp Meeting

nder the title “Why Baptisms UJesus? Certainty in an As part of the yearly camp- Uncertain World,” New York meeting festivities, a baptism Conference celebrated its was celebrated on June 30 at 2018 camp meeting at Union the Union Springs church. Springs Academy in Union Five new members were bap- Springs, New York. By God’s tized, while one was accept- grace, hundreds of people of ed by profession of faith. The all ages, participated in spiri- six new members belong tual activities, health semi- to different churches in the nars, and recreational events New York Conference. June 22-30. It was rewarding to see John Bradshaw, Mike how the Lord is working Tucker, Leon Brown, and in people’s hearts and how Angeline David, among oth- many prayers were answered ers, served as guest speak- as the candidates got into Guest speaker Mike Tucker addresses the attendees of the opening service at the New York Conference camp meeting. ers for the week, present- the water. This baptism ing vibrant messages that shows that in an “uncertain reminded the attendees of world,” Christ is the only how vital it is to depend on one who can bring certainty Jesus. Union Springs’ mayor, to the life of the believer. Bud Shattuck, was among —Reynolds Rodriguez, communica- those who attended the tion director, New York Conference opening service of the event.

Ordination On June 23, as part of the camp meeting activi- ties, a service of ordination into pastoral ministry was performed to consecrate the only candidate of the ceremony: Waren Muir. Seong Cho, pastor of the Westvale church, Waren Muir, pastor of the Elmira, Tioga County, and Vestal Hills churches, stands with his wife, baptizes Otiniel Ndeze during New York Resha, and daughters Abigail, Hannah, and Jessica at the ordination ceremony. Elias Zabala, Sr., Atlantic Conference camp meeting. Union Conference trea- surer, gave the consecration message and prayer, while Miguel Crespo, New York Conference president, pre- sented the ordination charge. The newly-ordained pastor currently serves three churches in the conference: Elmira, Tioga County, and Vestal Hills. An international evangelist, Muir is passionate about preaching the everlasting gospel and has done so in several cities across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and most recently, Africa. John Bradshaw offers special prayer following a baby dedication and in preparation for the baptism.

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Genesee Park Boulevard Church Connects with the Community

erving its community a blessing for patients and Shas been the mission of volunteers alike. the Genesee Park Boulevard On Sunday, June 17, local church in Rochester, New church volunteers helped York. As a clear evidence with mowing, trimming, of this, on June 16 and 17, and conditioning gardens of members of the church some of the homes within engaged in several outreach the community. Every programs making an effort time a prayer was lifted in to help those in need in the homes of these non- downtown Rochester, the members, many tears of 19th Ward, Gates, and other joy and appreciation were surrounding communities of expressed by both volunteers the Greater Rochester area. and church neighbors. “We’re His Hands,” the —Reynolds Rodriguez, communica- local outreach ministry, Genesee Park Boulevard church members sing for some of the residents at the Creekview Nursing tion director, New York Conference led by Novelette Barnes, and Rehabilitation Center. who serves as the church’s that were distributed to the also visited the Creekview Personal Ministries coordi- often neglected homeless cit- Nursing and Rehabilitation nator, met early on Sabbath izens and low-income com- Center. Joyce and Crystal morning, June 16, to prepare munities. During the after- Cassano, led a worship ser- lunches and care packages noon hours, this ministry vice that turned out to be

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Berea Church Holds First “Memory Sunday” in the Northeast

erea church in Boston, Shea, along with Patricia lecture on brain health and Pamela MacLeod, a senior BMassachusetts, became McCormack, director of the memory, as well as anec- program development a “trailblazer” for dementia Boston Alzheimer’s Initiative, dotal examples to which the associate in the Office of and Alzheimer’s awareness and other staff, played a audience could relate. He Program Development and in the Northeast by host- major part in organizing the discussed brain cells, how the Executive Office of Elder ing Memory Sunday—a day forum and obtaining support they are damaged, and what Affairs; Patricia McCormack; designed to bring research- from other organizations. causes them to diminish. He Binta Barry, Diversity ers, patients, caregivers, Alice Bonner, secretary of also highlighted an increase Outreach coordinator, and resources together. the Massachusetts Executive of deaths in the United Alzheimer’s Association; This forum was held on Office of Elder Affairs, States linked to Alzheimer’s Nancy Coppelman, co- Sunday, June 10, with many addressed the audience and (a form of dementia). director of Outreach, Center state and city organizations gave a personal testimony of Several factors were for Alzheimer’s Research partnering to enlighten the her experience as a caregiver mentioned as to why more and Treatment, Brigham community on the debili- for a loved one who has deaths occur in the African- and Women’s Hospital; and tating effects of dementia dementia. She encouraged American community than Christina Marie Diterlizzi, and Alzheimer’s disease on everyone, and especially in other communities, and assistant director of the African Americans. people of faith, to become causes such as lifestyle choic- Education Core, Boston The Balm in Gilead, Inc., an advocate for someone es, stress, and lack of access University Alzheimer’s a national organization seek- who has this disease. Bonner to adequate healthcare were Disease Center. ing to educate faith-based also stressed the importance discussed. To date, there is Other planning com- entities about the prevalence of being patient with and no cure for Alzheimer’s! mittee representatives of dementia and Alzheimer’s accepting of those with the Jackson also stressed included Barry, Coppelman, disease in communities of disease who may wish to the need for more stud- Diterlizzi, and Carolyn Jane color, has historically set King and Orett Christopher aside the second Sunday in Burke, Jr., Brigham and June as Memory Sunday. Women’s Hospital/Harvard They have held forums in University. other areas of the country, At the end of the forum, but never in the Northeast. a wide range of questions Omar Jarvis, Berea were addressed by Simone church’s pastor, opened Wildes-Hall, M.D., from the forum with prayer and Tufts New England Medical welcomed the attendees and Center; Jonathan Jackson, presenters. Cary Goodman, and Cary Goodman. Balm in Gilead national pro- Alice Bonner, secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, left, and Emily Several attendees gram director, came from Shea, commissioner on Affairs of the Elderly for the City of Boston, address the group during expressed gratitude for such Virginia and was one of the Memory Sunday at Berea church. a helpful and informational speakers. He commended worship with us, especially ies on Alzheimer’s disease forum. The event was also the pastor for his hospitality being mindful of and under- in the African-American livestreamed. Handouts were and support of the Golden standing what they may be community, and indicated distributed, as well as infor- Jet Setters (seniors 50 years experiencing. several ways to join a study mation about several helpful and older) who initiated the Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D., on many different levels. organizations in the Greater contacts. Goodman spoke a cognitive neuroscientist Some studies may even offer Boston community. on the necessity of orga- and center director for a stipend. Jackson encour- The Berea church has nizations, and especially the CARE (Community, aged the audience to keep the honor of holding the churches in communities of Access, Recruitment, and the brain active by reducing first Memory Sunday in the color, taking the initiative Engagement) Research stress, being sociable, eat- Northeast and looks forward to address concerns of those Center at Massachusetts ing healthy, maintaining an to making this forum an with the disease and to sup- General Hospital, was the exercise routine, and taking annual event in service to port their caregivers. keynote speaker. Jackson time to do fun things. the community. Emily Shea, commissioner shared a portion of his Other speakers involved —Barbara J. DeFoe, member and on Affairs of the Elderly research on the brain and with Alzheimer’s and Golden Jet Setters leader, Berea church for the City of Boston, was how it works. Bible verses dementia in the State of the mistress of ceremony. were quoted to support his Massachusetts included

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NEC Hosts Annual Bible Bowl Championship Games

ortheastern Conference (NEC) Junior: Hanson Place —JeNean Lendor, assistant to the president for Nholds a rich tradition in one of its Young Adult: Christian Fellowship communication, Northeastern Conference many youth ministry initiatives. Bible Adult: Goshen Temple Bowl, created by Trevor Baker, pastor Senior: Faith of the South Ozone Park church, has been a long-standing ministry that has encouraged many, from ages six and older, to read, study, and “show [themselves] approved” of what they have learned—all in a friendly team competition. This year was no different as Northeastern Conference Youth Ministries held their annual Bible Bowl Conference Championships in Stamford, Connecticut, at the Stamford Marriott Hotel, June 8-9. The guest speaker for the cham- pionship was Easton Marks, pastor of the Flatbush church in Brooklyn, New York. A total of 32 teams and 19 churches participated this year. The first-place winners will go on to com- pete at the BAYDA (Black Adventist Youth Directors Association) Bible Bowl Nationals with teams from across the United States and Canada. This year the BAYDA Nationals will be held near Houston, Texas, October 26-27. Congratulations to all of the Northeastern Conference Bible Bowl teams! Below are the final results in each division:

First-Place Teams Pictured top to bottom in the first col- umn on the right are: Pre-Junior: Cambridge Junior: Cambridge Young Adult: Faith Adult: South Brooklyn Senior: South Brooklyn

Second-Place Teams Pictured top to bottom in the second column on the right are: Pre-Junior: Village Junior: North Bronx Ghana Young Adult: South Ozone Park Adult: Berea (Massachusetts) Senior: Lebanon

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Brownell Mountain School Students “Read for Malawi”

n the outskirts of Williston, ity, and advancement in IVermont, three students nutritional food practices so from the Brownell Mountain young children under the school decided to accept age of five will no longer the challenge to “Read for have stunted growth. All Malawi.” During the month donations raised through the of May, Dahlia Michoma, reading campaign will go to Ajhauni Graham, and Hailey ADRA, specifically benefit- Michell sought out sponsors ting efforts in the country to donate $1.00 for every of Malawi. book they read. Together, The fund drive has been they were able to collect $40 a blessing for the three stu- by reading 40 books. dents and for the Williston To further support the church. The project shows cause, one student decided the importance and joy of to read another 40 books giving to and supporting one during the summer. And if Students Dahlia Michoma, Ajhauni Graham, and Hailey Michell hold lists of books they read during another. It also shows the that was not enough, after their campaign to benefit Malawi. importance of compassion, viewing a mission video ing the book Galimoto. In it, While reading Galimoto initiative, determination, and made by the students, a boy named Kondi lives in a and looking up facts about follow through—all values parents and members of the poor village in Malawi where the Adventist Development Brownell Mountain school Williston church donated children make their own toys and Relief Agency (ADRA), strives to teach. more money, ultimately using materials available to the students learned that —Diane Gardner, principal, Brownell bringing the total dollar them. In the story, Kondi dili- Malawi is one of the poor- Mountain school amount to $194. gently searches for wire so he est nations in the world and The students were inspired can build his own galimoto (a needs help with agricultural to give to Malawi after read- toy truck made of wire). development, sustainabil-

Manchester Spanish Church Cooks Up Something Great

hen you cook something how to make kale quinoa patties, Wgreat, it just seems to draw vegan chickpea veggie burgers, and people in. The same is true when vegan shepherd’s pie, to name just you teach people how to cook some- a few. They also received a recipe thing great. Earlier this year, the book to take home. Manchester Spanish church (Iglesia The collaboration between the Adventista Del Septimo Dia) held two churches in hosting the cook- a vegetarian cooking class at their ing class turned out to be a great new facility located on Beech Street blessing for both members and in Manchester, New Hampshire. the community. Collaborations are The English-speaking Manchester anticipated to continue as more church assisted in the effort, and vegetarian cooking classes will be together the churches helped people held at many Adventist churches gain knowledge and experience in throughout the southern New cooking healthy meals. Hampshire area. The cooking class was open to —Robert McMurray, first elder, the public and drew enough people Esther Carta teaches cooking-class participants how to Manchester church to fill the class. Attendees learned make kale quinoa patties.

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The Salt Runs Out of the Shaker in Rochester, New Hampshire

embers of the MRochester church in Rochester, New Hampshire, believe that the “salt” should not just be kept in the shaker, but instead, they believe in getting out into the community and proclaiming Christ by both word and deed. They also seem to take it literally when 2 Timothy 4:7 talks about running a race, because a team of runners and walkers from the church recently participated in the ninth annual Spirit of Recovery 5K run/walk. The event raises money for the Triangle Club, a local recovery center that provides support for those with addiction issues. For Bob Sailer, pastor of the Rochester church, Participants in the Spirit of Recovery 5K run/walk include, from left, Stacey Rickards, Jordan Botelho, Janet Churchill, Amy Sailer, Daniella LaFerriere, Debra Sailer, Elias Sailer, Bob Sailer, Josue Dugall, Chris Sawyer, Xena Sawyer, and Esther Sawyer. Not pictured is Daniel Girard. having a fair-sized group turn out for the race was witnessing for Christ. I outreach and engagement, their efforts are helping an indication of a growing think you could say we are so we’re pretty excited,” change lives for people in intentionality in the church. waking up and gearing up, Sailer said. their community. “Members of the Rochester and the incremental step At the starting line, before —Chris Sawyer, member, church are increasingly that this run represents is an the race began, Pastor Rochester church intentional about being important one. Our plans for Sailer led a group prayer, in the community and the next year involve more reminding the team how

LEGAL NOTICE Northern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the sixth quadrennial session of the Northern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc., will be held at Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine, on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The first meeting of the session is called for 10:00 a.m. The purposes of this meeting are to elect officers, an executive committee, and the departmental/ Pine Tree Academy service directors for the ensuing quadrennial term; to consider proposed amendments to the Articles and Bylaws; and to receive reports. Each church Balanced Adventist education for is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate all students, including international for each fifteen members (Article V, Section 1a) to represent them at the students, in grades Pre K-12. session. The Organizing Committee shall meet on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at www.pinetreeacademy.org 10:00 a.m., at the Freeport church, 67 Pownal Rd., Freeport, Maine. The 207-865-4747 purpose of this meeting is to elect the Nominating Committee to serve the constituency, to nominate an Articles and Bylaws Committee, and any other committees as may be necessary (Article VI, Section 1c). The Nominating Committee shall meet on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Northern New England Conference office headquarters, 479 Main St., Westbrook, Maine, (Article VI, Section 2a). Robert Cundiff, President Theodore Huskins, Secretary

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Greater Hartford Evangelism Zone: A Storm Is Gathering

ay there be a storm Weekends everywhere, but “Minside each . . . one this one was different,” con- of you,” said Saud Anwar, cluded Hill. “For one, a M.D., mayor of South whole consortium of church- Windsor, Connecticut, as he es is participating in one goal, challenged attendees at the at one time, in one place. It Greater Hartford Evangelism has more opportunity to Zone (GHEZ) Great Health survive . . . because there is Controversy Weekend to unity in a way that I haven’t use the gifts God has given seen before. . . . It’s going the Seventh-day Adventist to make the biggest differ- Church to help his town ence because it’s in line with improve residents’ health the very words and mission

and longevity. But it was evi- Photos: A. Williams of Christ [revealed] in his dent that attendees arrived at Almost 500 attendees gather at Bloomfield High School’s auditorium to experience the Great prayer for us [John 14-16].” this weekend with motiva- Health Controversy Weekend. Unity and collabora- tion in hand, a storm in their from the health message, morning for food tasting, tion are gaining momen- hearts, and ready to commit and explained the laws of natural remedies demonstra- tum beyond the Greater their time and talents to be health using gospel truths, tions, and an organizational Hartford Evangelism Zone. used by God. thus revealing the intimate meeting to explain the next Leroy Daley, Northeastern The Great Health connection between the steps for CHAT training and Conference Health Controversy Weekend, the plan of salvation and the GHEZ development. Ministries director, who first phase in the CHAT health message. The number of partici- has been training church (Community Health Attendees hailed from pants may suggest momen- members and rallying the Advocate Training) Cycle about 20 area Southern New tum, but the greatest evi- medical missionary work for of Evangelism, is a call for England Conference and dence of the movement of the past 10 years, recently revival and the first stage Northeastern Conference the Holy Spirit is the revival conferenced with GHEZ of training for sustainable churches, and even a small stirring in personal lives and organizers and Rico Hill to medical missionary work. contingent from New York the unity and collaboration discuss how the two move- During the weekend, pre- Conference. Two hundred developing among churches ments could work together. senter Rico Hill, president people attended on Friday and between conferences. “We’re going to see how of The Beehive International evening, and 500 came Attendee James Lee, we can chart a course and and CHAT developer for the Sabbath presenta- inspired by Rico Hill’s work together,” said Daley. and producer, unpacked tions. With a number that description of the righ- “I foresee it going beyond the gospel—Scripture by superseded Hill’s expecta- teousness diet and Christ- Southern New England and Scripture—with illustrations tions, 140 returned Sunday centered health message, Northeastern. As we work finally choose to eliminate together, iron things out, and meat from his diet. Between come up with a template that the Sunday presentation and will work, it will become the following Sabbath, he easier. God is bringing dif- lost two pounds. ferent streams together, here, “You missed something there, and everywhere . . . so if you didn’t go. Even if we know He is at work.” you watched all of the A “storm” of Holy Spirit- videos, you wouldn’t get the led lay people, pastors, and experience. Something was conference administrators is in the air!” testified local gathering—as Mayor Anwar Health Ministries leader projected, “A storm . . . that Orville Castillo. “I like to will [bring] showers of bless- spend my free time cycling, ings over [the] entire region.” but I’m going to drop —Sandra Dombrowski, cycling to do this!” communication liaison, GHEZ/ “I’ve done these Great Connecticut Valley church Beehive Ministries’ Rico Hill delivers a presentation titled “Christ, Our Saving Health.” Health Controversy

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SLA Junior Wins Scholarship to Pay Half of College Tuition

ngele Noel was awarded Athis past May with the Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship, which pays up to half the cost of her calculated need at a college of her choice. Noel, a junior at SLA, is one of just 25 students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be awarded this competitive scholarship. More than 400 students applied this year, which involved writing an essay, Angele Noel, second from left, junior at South Lancaster Academy, holds the award she received during a ceremony at the Massachusetts State submitting letters of recom- House on May 24, 2018. Pictured with her are her parents, Nixon Noel, left, and Esther Noel (second from right), and her brother, Felix, right. mendation, and participating in an interview. sure I am making an impact The Christian A. Herter in my community.” Memorial Scholarship is “Angele stood out because Leominster Members awarded to students who I knew she came from a have overcome significant background where her Experience Glad Tidings adversity in their life and parents had come from show academic promise, but another country and they he Leominster church in Leominster, whose socio-economic back- had started from scratch TMassachusetts, has many reasons to rejoice, but grounds and environmental with nothing and they had two Sabbaths within the last year stand out for the conditions may inhibit their made a commitment to have members of the congregation. They were blessed ability to attend college. One her in an Adventist school,” as several individuals took the all-important, life- tenth- or eleventh-grade stu- said Jeffrey Lambert, then affirming step of publicly declaring their decision to dent from each school in the SLA principal. “She has accept Christ as their personal Savior, and acknowl- state can be nominated. always been dedicated to edging their desire to live for Christ by being fully Noel immigrated to the her schoolwork and to help- immersed in the waters of baptism. United States from Haiti ing the students in different On September 9, 2017, it was evident that the when she was six years organizational capacities, Holy Spirit continues to impress the hearts of old. She is the third in such as being the president young and old alike, as 80-year-old Weymouth a family of six children. of the Student Association or “Whitey” Whitney was baptized as was 10-year-old “This scholarship opens helping with class office. She Hannah Dunker. up options that were has a road map in place to In addition, on May 12, 2018, members witnessed unimaginable before,” do great things in the future, baptisms of four more individuals: Linda Cutler, said Noel. “God will place as well.” who has been attending church regularly for quite me where He wants to Noel is the second SLA a while, and three young people: Valeria Mayer, place me.” student to receive this schol- Camilla Morales, and Brendan McLaughlin. Noel, an honor student arship. Hannah Knowles, The church service that Sabbath was full of and active in student who graduated in 2017, won inspiring comments and testimonies, and lots of leadership and community the scholarship in 2016 and music, including some songs performed by the service, intends to study is now attending Southern Hunte family. law and political science Adventist University. The Leominster church members are driven by so that she can work in —Shauna Neidigh, director of the knowledge that the Lord is coming soon, and international and human development, South Lancaster Academy rejoice with every person who makes a decision rights law. She received for Christ. an internship with the —Karen L. Christ, communication secretary/music director, Worcester District Attorney’s Leominster church Office this year. “No matter what I do I want to make at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 19 iStock.com/Rawpixel A Time for Prevailing Prayer

he Lord is soon to come. There must be no delay. The truth the wrath of the haters of His truth Wickedness and rebellion, must be proclaimed in the dark places and His people can be turned aside, Tviolence and crime, are filling of the earth. Obstacles must be met even as the waters of a river could be the world. The cries of the suffering and surmounted. A great work is to turned, if thus he ordered it. Prayer and the oppressed rise to God for be done, and this work is entrusted moves the arm of Omnipotence. He justice. In the place of being softened to those who know the truth for who marshals the stars in order in by the patience and forbearance of this time. the heavens, whose word controls the God, the wicked are growing stronger Now is the time for us to lay hold waves of the great deep—the same in stubborn rebellion. The time of the arm of our strength. The prayer infinite Creator will work in behalf of in which we live is one of marked of David should be the prayer of His people, if they will call upon Him depravity. Religious restraint is pastors and laymen: “It is time for in faith. He will restrain all the forces thrown off, and men reject the law of Thee, Lord, to work, for they have of darkness, until the warning is given God as unworthy of their attention. made void Thy law.” Let the servants to the world, and all who will heed it A more than common contempt is of God weep between the porch and are prepared for His coming. placed upon this holy law. the altar, crying, “Spare Thy people, A moment of respite has been O Lord, and give not Thine heritage Excerpt by Ellen G. White, author and graciously given us of God. Every to reproach.” God has always wrought cofounder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, The Review and Herald, December power lent us of heaven is to be used in behalf of His truth. The designs 14, 1905; reprinted with permission. in doing the work assigned us by the of wicked men, the enemies of the Lord for those who are perishing in church, are subject to His power and ignorance. The warning message is to His overruling providence. He can be sounded in all parts of the world. move upon the hearts of statesmen;

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6, 2017, in Gaylord, Mich. She was a Cutler, and Fred Toland; and two sisters, Daylight member of Cedar Lake church in Cedar Veronica LaRoche and Elaine Toland Sunset Table Saving Time Lake, Mich. She was a member of the (Robert); 19 grandchildren; and nine September 2018 7 14 21 28 New York Conference until two years great-grandchildren. Bangor, ME 6:59 6:45 6:32 6:19 before her death. She is a graduate of Portland, ME 7:03 6:51 6:38 6:25 Atlantic Union College. She is survived CORRECTION Boston, MA 7:06 6:54 6:41 6:29 by two daughters, Lori Bulcock and GADWAY, Donald Delbert—85; b. Dec. South Lancaster, MA 7:08 6:56 6:43 6:31 Michele Karahan; one son, David Haus; 20, 1932, in Saranac, N.Y.; d. Mar. Pittsfield, MA 7:15 7:02 6:50 6:37 one brother, John Lindfors; five grand- 17, 2018, in Inverness, Fla. He was Hartford, CT 7:12 7:00 6:47 6:35 children, and two great-grandchildren. a member of the High Banks church Providence, RI 7:07 6:55 6:42 6:30 in High Banks, N.Y. He previously New York, NY 7:16 7:04 6:53 6:41 SIVER, Frieda—87; b. Apr. 26, 1931, in worked as director of maintenance Albany, NY 7:15 7:03 6:50 6:38 Whitefield, N.H.; d. May 29, 2018, in at Fuller Memorial Hospital in North Utica, NY 7:23 7:10 6:58 6:45 Lancaster, Mass. A long-time resident of Attleboro, Mass., and also as grounds Syracuse, NY 7:27 7:14 7:01 6:49 Lancaster, she devoted much of her time Rochester, NY 7:32 7:20 7:07 6:55 to the family farm, George Hill Orchards, director of New England Memorial Buffalo, NY 7:37 7:25 7:12 7:00 by providing educational programs. She Hospital in Stoneham, Mass., and at Keene, NH 7:13 7:01 6:48 6:36 was a member of the Village Church in Atlantic Union College, in Lancaster, Manchester, NH 7:10 6:58 6:45 6:32 South Lancaster, Mass. She is survived Mass. He also worked as the man- Portsmouth, NH 7:07 6:55 6:42 6:30 by her husband of 70 years, Donald Siver; ager of the food department for the Brattleboro, VT 7:14 7:02 6:49 6:37 three children, Judy (Mike) Maguire of Adventist Book Center in Lancaster, Burlington, VT 7:18 7:05 6:52 6:39 Las Vegas, Nev.; Jerry (Arlene) Siver of Mass., for several years. He enjoyed Rutland, VT 7:17 7:04 6:51 6:38 Sterling, Mass.; and Donnie (Annette) helping the pastors in the churches Hamilton, Bda 7:33 7:23 7:14 7:05 Siver of Lancaster, Mass.; seven grand- in New York and Massachusetts by children; and 11 great-grandchildren. giving sermons. Survivors include his wife, Lois Gadway, of 34 years; four TOLAND, Edward M.—88; b. Dec. 6, 1929, children from a previous marriage ANNOUNCEMENT OUT-OF-UNION in Exeter, N.H.; d. May 10, 2018, in to Barbara Fogg Merrill—two sons, Reading, Mass. He retired from the Navy Charles (Rhonda) Gadway and Ken ATLANTIC UNION Alumni Weekend for Spanish-American after more than 25 years, and served (Kim) Gadway; two daughters, Cathy in both Korea and Vietnam. He was a Compassion Sabbaths: Every second Seminary and Sandia View Academy, Oct. Gadway and Cher (Tim) Richardson; longtime member of the Berea church in Sabbath of the month is designated 11-13, in Corrales, N.M.. Honor classes two stepsons, Michael (Stephanie) Dorchester, Mass., and a charter mem- Compassion Sabbath in the Atlantic are years that end in 3 or 8. Theme this Garrity and Christopher (Michelle) ber of the Mattapan Mission (which Union: September 8, October 13, year is “Almost Home.” The speaker is Garrity; one brother, Ronald (Judy) November 10, and December 8. Find David Martinez, ’81. Festivities begin later became the Hyde Park church, in Hyde Park, Mass.). He actively served Gadway; three sisters, Penny (Ed) more information at auyouth.com or Thursday evening with dinner and Dickerman Chase, Joyce (Roger) compassion-now.org. karaoke in the SVCS gym at 6:00 p.m. both churches in various roles over the years including as an elder, a deacon, Windover and Sandra (Robert) Caster; Go to sandiaviewacademyalumni.org grandchildren, Karen DeDominicis NORTHEASTERN for information about lodging, Balloon and a treasurer. He is survived by his and Sara Gadway, Alyssa and Amber The Hyde Park church in Hyde Park, Fiesta, and weekend activities. E-mail wife of 48 years, Irene Ramsay Toland; Gadway; Evan, Jordan, Brennan, Mass., is looking for the following us at: [email protected] if you six children, Sidney Davis, Leslie Davis, Brianna, and Bennett Garrity, and individuals: Gabriel Bonilla, Edward have questions. Tina Toland, Robin Almeida, Ann-Marie Booth, William Bradley, Victoria Toland, and Elene Poole; four brothers, two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Bresnihan, Gloria Callaghan, Anthony Frank Toland, Jr., Daniel Toland, Gary and Hadassah Addy DeDominicis. Clairborne, Cody Clairborne, and OBITUARIES Dianne Cooke. If you have any information, contact Ava Delevante- ANDERSON, Orley Washington, Sr.—73; b. Atkinson, at (617) 327-7898 or by Feb. 17, 1945, in Jamaica, West Indies; A PASTOR WHO SERVED IN THE ATLANTIC UNION e-mail at [email protected]. d. May 11, 2018, in West Babylon, N.Y. A devoted worker for the Lord, he served The Northeastern Conference Global Prayer his local church in various capacities, SHOEMAKER, Rollin, L.—78; b. Feb. 1, 1940, in Santa Line is open 24 hours a day for prayer and over the years, was an active mem- Barbara, Calif.; d. June 29, 2018, in Frederick, Md. and study. The telephone number for ber of East New York church and the He earned degrees from Walla Walla College, Oregon the prayer line is (641) 715-3660 and New Haven church, both in Brooklyn, State University, the Seventh-day Adventist Theological the access code is 888974#. For more N.Y.; and most recently, the Riverhead RememberingSeminary, and Union . Theological. . Seminary. He served information, visit the website at www. church in Riverhead, N.Y., where he in the Atlantic Union Conference for 41 years: in the globalprayerministries.com. served as first elder and a member of the Greater New York Conference as a ministerial intern Greater New York Conference Executive (1970-1974) and pastor (1975-1998), and as a pastor in the Southern NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Committee. He is survived by his wife, New England Conference (1998-2011). He retired from denominational Join the Northern New England Conference Jasmin; six children, Orley, Jr., Lisa, employment in November 2011. 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22 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2018 Visit the Atlantic Union Website SLA Alumni Weekend The Official Publication for the Constituents October 5-7, 2018 of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the Northeast United States and Bermuda Established January 1, 1902 Atlantic Union Conference Friday: 3:00 p.m. - Registration 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948 7:30 p.m. - Vespers, College Church Web site: www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner Staff E-mail: [email protected] Editor...... Ednor A. P. Davison Sabbath: 9:30 a.m. - Sabbath School Circulation/Back Pages/Proofreader...... Debra Banks Cuadro Copy Editor (off-site) ...... Pat Humphrey Layout & Design (off-site) ...... Haziel Olivera 11:00 a.m. - Church Contributors Speaker: Richie Halversen Bermuda...... D. Randolph Wilson, [email protected] Greater New York...... Donnieval Walker, [email protected] New York...... Reynolds Rodríguez, [email protected] 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Northeastern...... JeNean Lendor, [email protected] Northern New England...... Scott Christiansen, [email protected] Southern New England...... David Dennis, [email protected] 3:00 p.m. - Class Meetings Atlantic Union College...... Atlantic Union Conference Departments 5:30 p.m. - Vespers President...... G. Earl Knight Vice President, Haitian...... Jose Joseph Vice President, Hispanic...... Dionisio Olivo Secretary...... Pierre Omeler 7:30 p.m. - Supper and Program at Thayer Treasurer...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Undertreasurer...... Trevor S. Forbes Treasurer, Assistant ...... Judine Walker Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries/Medical Cadet Corps. . . . Dionisio Olivo Reserve lunch and supper tickets now on the Adventist Community Services...... Jose Joseph Adventist Youth Ministries...... David McKenzie SLA Alumni website at www.slaalumni.org Children’s Ministries ...... Jerrell Gilkeson Children’s Ministries, Associate...... 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John Ashmeade Publishing...... G. Earl Knight Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo Speaker Stewardship/Inner City/Loss Control...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Donn Leatherman Stewardship, Assistant...... Judine Walker Trust Services/Planned Giving...... Trevor S. Forbes Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies Trust Services, Assistant...... Judine Walker Women’s Ministries ...... Yvonne Knight Southern Adventist University Local Conferences and Institutions Bermuda: Kenneth Manders, President; W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary; W. Aaron M. Spencer, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX Song Service begins at 9:20 a.m. Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Web site: www.bermudaconference.org Greater New York: Henry Beras, President; Alanzo Smith, Secretary; Ysaías Javier, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (516) 627-9350. 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