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The Samaritan Center . • • Prayer is the Key to Heaven Page 4 College Finance Page 5 NET '96 and Your Church Page 9 The Samaritan rite by Patricia Foster e did it again" said Will- iam J. Hulsey, board chairman of Adventist Commu- H nity Services (ACS). "The Lord provided miracles to obtain the property for the center." The Operated by Adventist Community Se rVices new home of Adventist Commu- nity Services, now called The Sa- maritan Center, is located in Ooltewah, Tennessee. February 28, with more than 200 in attendance, the building, its programs and services, as well as the paid and volunteer staff were dedicated to serving the needs of the community. In describing the miracles leading to the move that more than doubled its floor space, Hulsey thanked Allan Jones of Cleve- land, Tennessee, for a generous The Samaritan Center, former Red Food Store, more than doubled the space of previous $500,000 contribution that made Adventist Community Services Center. it possible to purchase the building. Other guests at the dedication were Senator David Fowler, Repre- sentative Bobby Wood, Don Hayes of Bi-Lo Corporation, and William Raines of the Raines Realty Group. Guided tours gave visitors a feel of the operation process from receiving donations of clothes, 0 furniture, food, toys, etc., through 15. distribution in the thrift shop. !!L Gary Patterson, missions aware- ness director for the General Con- Replacement van needed for 1973 model. ference, opened the dedication service with prayer. He was also the original inspiration for the center's new name. Director Gail Williams says, "ACS would not exist without the many Samaritans who bring clean usable clothing and William J. Hulsey, board chairman of Adventist other items that help struggling Community Services, talks of the miracles families stretch limited incomes." in obtaining property. Highlighting various ways God has sort and organize donations that led the center to its present level are recycled through the thrift shop. of service were prayers of thanks- This keeps prices affordable and giving given by Seventh-day supplies income to assist in keep- Adventist pastors Jerry Fore, Ed ing the center's doors open to Shoppers find bargains at the Thrift Shop. Wright, Fred Fuller, Jim Erwin, Ed provide programs and services that Skoretz, and Mike Pettengill. Prayers benefit the community. Different thrift shop prices, would have been of blessings for various aspects of merchandise is received and placed approximately $9,000. No dona- the center's mission and service in the thrift shop every day. Op- tion is turned down. Items not were offered by Harold Coker, erations manager Jerdie Landers, usable at the center are recycled Hamilton County commissioner; says, "There are some who shop through other agencies. Larry Williams, pastor of the here on a daily basis to stretch The Samaritan Center distributed Ooltewah Baptist church; Mark their income." Those who are 3,000 food boxes through the Cardwell, Community Kitchen ex- unable to purchase clothing are emergency food program. Each ecutive director; Don Farmer, min- given vouchers to select their sizes box contains nutritious food to feed ister of education for the Concord and styles from the displays. a family of four, three days. Food Baptist church; Buckley Robbins, Who is a client and who is a is collected through donations and vicar, St. Francis of Assisi Episco- customer is not apparent with this purchased from the Chattanooga pal church; and Suzanne Bailey, method. More than 3,500 items of Food Bank. Financial assistance of Juvenile Court judge. Georgia- clothing, household items, linens, $12,000 to help with rent, utili- Cumberland President Gordon Bietz and furniture were given in 1995 ties, and prescriptions was made gave the dedicatory prayer. to those in need. The value of these possible by donations through the More than 70 active volunteers items, even at the center's low Center's Benevolence Fund.

2 ■ Southern Tidings April, 1996 ffelp for Today and Hooe for Tomorrow Rusty McKee, ACS board mem- and you looked after me..." Mat- The Samaritan Center is "help for ber, said "Our objective is to help thew 25:35,36 NIV. These are the today and hope for tomorrow." individuals who have hit rock standards of The Samaritan Cen- El bottom get back on their feet and ter. Their mission is to use the be productive citizens." The cen- ministry of Jesus as their model, Patricia Foster is communication ter does this through JobNet and to provide a caring place that meets coordinator for the Georgia- money and food stamp manage- the basic needs of people in the Cumberland Conference. ment training. Certified counselors area, and to offer practical assis- lead therapy groups on childhood tance toward self-sufficiency Cover: From a collection of three pictures sexual abuse and everyday coping through the redistribution of the titled Faith, Hope, and Love, courtesy of skills. The center networks with community's goods and services. Florida Hospital. more than 60 other social service agencies and refers clients for information and services who can best help with specific needs. The Center is about churches, agencies, businesses, and individuals pooling their resources and pulling together. The system developed by ACS for organizing and packing donated goods in num- bered boxes has become the stan- dard for Adventist Disaster Re- sponse across North America. ACS is now working with Hamilton County Emergency Management to develop a plan to coordinate county- wide collection efforts for disaster relief. "Gifts for Jesus!' collected during the Christmas holiday from local organizations provide needed personal care items such as sham- poo, deodorant, and toothpaste that can't be purchased with food stamps. The community also sponsors a "Back-To-School Program" to assist children with school sup- Volunteers sort and prepare items for the Thrift Shop. plies in the fall. The Samaritan Center is approximately 90 percent complete. How- ever, to adequately serve the community there are needs—a loading dock to facilitate in unloading large appliances and furniture, a commercial size freezer and refrigera- tor to keep perishable items, washer and dryer, van, chairs, office furniture, to name a few. Also needed are individuals who can donate their special skills to help finish the center—carpenters, plumbers, elec- tricians, painters, etc. Volunteers are also needed to work in the thrift shop, answer the phone, pick up donated items, and work with the special programs and follow- up visits. Last, but not least, money. "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick Guests talk with volunteers during tours at dedication.

Volume 90 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Number 4 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Second- April, 1996 class postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Southern Tidings • 3 send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. ' aver Is itlt o flea by Teri Fowle

heard the song playing, "Prayer of prayer, praise, music, work- and even how to begin a prayer is the key to heaven, and faith shops, prayer groups, and speak- ministry in your local church. unlocks the door," as I drove ing. The overall theme of all the As the weekend concluded on Idown to Nosoca Pines Ranch speakers was enhancing personal Sunday with an incredible time of for the prayer conference held Feb- spiritual growth by staying focused prayer led by Ruthie Jacobsen and ruary 23-25. How appropriate to on Jesus through a vibrant prayer- Ginny Allen, what a wonderful set the mood for the weekend em- life. spirit we felt in the room. As I got phasizing prayer. Flow true, also, The 175 people who attended back in my car to head home, I to focus on prayer as the key to had many options for workshops rewound my tape to replay the song knowing Jesus personally. and small group prayer-times. There I had heard on the way down to Randy Maxwell, author of If My were four sessions of workshops Nosoca, "Prayer is the key to People Pray, was one of the fea- throughout the weekend covering heaven, and faith unlocks the door." tured speakers. Ruthie Jacobsen, topics on Experiencing Church After hearing the speakers, the North American Division prayer Growth Through Small Groups, music, and participating in a prayer ministries coordinator, and Ginny Christ's Way of Witnessing, and several group, the meaning of the song Allen, Oregon Conference assistant workshops which covered differ- touched my heart again. Prayer is women's ministries director, were ent aspects of prayer from how to, the key to knowing Jesus as my also featured during the weekend who to pray for, prayer journaling, personal savior. CI

Randy Maxwell, author of If My People Pray, Prayer groups met in various places for was a featured speaker for the weekend corporate prayer and information on how to event. He was available at the Adventist pray. Christian Book Center to autograph his book. He autographs this one with Ann Pendleton, Carolina Conference women's ministries director and Ruthie Jacobsen, North American Division prayer ministries coordinator looking on. Ginny Allen of the Oregon Conference stands beneath the banner with the Come Together theme artistically designed.

4 • Southern Tidings April, 1996 by Doris Burdick now find their payments signifi- cantly smaller. Annual education expenses will be spread over 12, 11, 10, 9, or 8 equal monthly outhern College—First off, payments. Not only that, but if they we need a word for your choose to begin payments (12 of child who is no longer a ff. child. Let's invent one. them) as early as May, no additional advance payment will be Chadult. You saw it here first. required at fall registration. On the Anyway, if you have one of those other hand, someone choosing to at your house (or at the academy), you have lots of company. A mil- wait until fall registration at the end of August to begin the 8-pay- lion and a half seniors are finish- ment plan will be paying one of ing high school this spring. those eight payments at that time Most parents, whether they them- as well as the full $2,000 advance selves had the opportunity or not, payment. would love to have their children "We're really pleased to tell go on to college; for lots of rea- parents that these monthly pay- sons: To get a better job. To learn ment options are interest-free," says how to get along with different kinds Ken Norton, director of student of people. To make contacts that Three out of four students at Southern College will be important throughout life. finance. "We've already tested the Tu- qualify for some sort of financial aid. Hundreds To learn to think and analyze. To of friends of the college have supported ition Management Systems program. firm up religious experience. Christian education with gifts to the Century A small group elected to enroll in How can we pay for it? That is II Scholarship Endowment, an important this payment plan last year, and the question many families face. source for part of that aid. it's in use at La Sierra University Though three out of four students and Oakwood College," he explains. tive student who has a question or at Southern College get some sort "Parents like it. It helps them budget still would like to receive these to of financial aid, the first obliga- expenses by spreading the costs call Student Finance at 1-800- tion to pay for college still lies out over a longer time period." SOUTHERN or 423-238-2835. with the family. Financial aid packets and in- And yes, Christian education Southern College has just taken formation about the TMS monthly is worth every cent. Almost every two significant steps to help stu- payment plan have been sent to one of the 1500 chadults here at dents and their families get a handle current students, but Norton en- Southern right now would agree. on the wagon they've hitched to a courages any parent or prospec- star. 1:1 The first step was to keep tuition down for the next year. The rate increase is the smallest per- centage in more than 10 years. At $9,156 tuition's only half what it is at Vanderbilt University, for example. (Round of applause here for the financiers and trustees.) Though Southern has been the pipeline for over $8 million in financial aid to students this year (from a variety of sources, and in various forms—grants, loans, scholarships), there's no way it can flow thick for every student. So how to pay the difference? This leads to the next step. The second initiative Southern College has taken is to adopt Tuition Management Systems as the pro- vider of monthly payment options for all students. (Of course those who can pay the year or semester in advance will continue to reap the discount advantages of doing so.) Whereas in the past, parents were billed for tuition on three statements each semester (August, Students on their way to classes at Southern College are investing in their future. In 1992 September, and October; January, a college graduate was earning, on average, $14,000 a year more than someone with only February, and March), parents will a high school diploma. Graduates also often find an expanded realm of service.

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As the YOUNG MESSIAH tour came to Win- On the first evening of a REVELATION SEMI- ston-Salem for its final year of performance, NAR held by Jim flakes at the HIGH POINT, members of the HICKORY, N.C., CHURCH N.C., CHURCH, nearly 70 nonAdventists at- attended to hear some of their own members tended. After a horrible ice storm which hit in the 200-voice choir accompany musicians the Carolinas and the presentations on the such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Larnelle Harris, Sabbath issue, there were still more than 30 Twila Paris, and more for the concert spectac- ncnAdventists attending the daytime and ular. evening meetings. The CLINTON, S.C., church has invited Dale Members of the ERWIN HILLS CHURCH in Pollett, Carolina Conference evangelist, to Asheville, N.C., are excited about the fall NET present his WORD OF PROPHECY CRUSADE. '96 CRUSADE. Church members showed up The meetings began February 23 and more in force for the ACN broadcast of the "Kick- than 90 nonAdventists were in attendance. off" event. Church members have decided to The juniors Sabbath school of the ARDEN follow up with the suggested Discover Bible CHURCH raised more than $50 to give small study lessons for people in their area. GIFTS TO PRISONERS at the minimum-secu- Members of the Salisbury church in Salisbury, rity prison in Hendersonville, N.C. Jim Wetmore, N.C., launched a 30-day HEALTH SEMINAR head of prison ministries at the Arden church, February 26. The 30-day plan was offered to delivered the funds to the prison. the community as an outreach of the church The HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE department to share the Adventist health message. of the Conference held a POSTER CONTEST. Jim Sawtell, pastor of the Columbia First There were a total of 30 winners. church, started a seminar for church mem- Members of the FOSTER MEMORIAL CHURCH bers during the month of March entitled "HOW in Asheville, N.C., held their second FOSTER TO GIVE A BIBLE STUDY." This seminar is INSTITUTE. Topics included Discovering Your coming at an excellent time as the church Spiritual Gifts, Preteen and Teen Parenting, prepares for a major crusade with Southern The Early Christian Church, Nutritional Sense Union evangelist Ron Halvorsen in May. Also and Nonsense, and Contagious Christianity. in preparation for this crusade, the church is Each week, the evening began with supper working to have more than 100 members signed and then a time of corporate worship before as prayer warriors to commit to intercessory the seminars began. prayer for the crusade. •

The Miami Springs church held its annual him a NINE PASSENGER VAN TO TRANS- MULTI-CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PORT NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN TO AND recently—a tradition brought to the church by FROM CHURCH. This gift van was the answer Steve Adessa, pastor. Thirty countries were to many prayers. Dan had a concern for the represented as participants marched down children in his neighborhood that did not attend church aisles wearing native dress and carry- church. He started by asking his cousin's three ing their country's flag. The program included children to attend with him. They liked it and sharing geographic, historic, and church-re- invited some friends, who invited other friends, lated information about their countries. until Dan developed a transportation prob- The Florida Conference family life depart- lem. Dan shared his concern with his friend ment hosted the HISPANIC PREPARE/ENRICH Bobby during a karate class. Bobby offered to SEMINAR recently in the Conference office. give Dan his own van to carry on this children's Thirteen attended the seminar which trains ministry. pastors for marriage and pre-marriage coun- Fourteen participants completed a 5-DAY seling. PLAN TO STOP SMOKING held at the Vero Beach Dan Roney, a member of the Lakeland, Fla., church. Instructor Charles Linn asked partici- church, was surprised when his friend Bobby pants to share a testimony of their successful Franklin, a Baptist minister, offered to give struggle to overcome their addiction.

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YOUTH AT THE JOHNSON CITY, TENN., Jensen worked in the literature ministry for CHURCH ARE GETTING INVOLVED IN THEIR 40 years. His goal for 1996 is $100,000 in CHURCH AND COMMUNITY. They have ac- sales. He sold over $15,000 the first eight cepted the challenge to make a difference in weeks of 1996—an outstanding accomplish- 1996. Wednesday night they meet for Power ment for someone retired. Hour and every other month conduct an 11:00 Five were baptized and joined the 33-mem- a.m. worship service. For community outreach, ber Mountain City, Tenn., church following a they have started a puppet ministry. PROPHECY SEMINAR held by Lewis Norwood, The Greater Atlanta Evangelism Council has pastor. Evangelist Wendell Stover and Albany, voted to DISCONTINUE OPERATIONS. Most of Ga., Jim Frost completed meetings at the Lee GAEC's projects will continue through the efforts Acres church February 10. of individual churches and the Greater Atlanta THE AUGUSTA, GA., CHURCH PURCHASED Adventist Ministers' Fellowship. 12.2 ACRES in suburban Evans February 29. Never say never, and never say old to Paul Plans include building a school, with the church Jensen who continues doing work he loves. sanctuary possibly to follow.

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When Atlanta Adventist Academy heard the BIBLE RESEARCH CORRESPONDENCE Georgia-Cumberland Academy was raising COURSE with 876 completing the course. money to improve its campus, students from Through the lay evangelism program more AAA decided to help. In three days, they than 13,000 magazines, books, and tapes were collected $509.73 for the project. distributed. Since the program began two years THE DENOMINATION STEERING COMMIT- ago, eight counties have been entered with TEE OF QUEST ATLANTA '96 HELD ITS THIRD plans to enter another four in 1996. Fifteen RETREAT at Cohutta Springs February 22 and individuals have been baptized. 23. Quest is an organization representing 29 THE NEW PATHFINDER CLUB FROM denominations committed to providing humani- HARRIMAN, TENN., JOINS THE NORTH TEN- tarian services and a Christian witness during NESSEE FELLOWSHIP. Induction into the the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. As a result of fellowship was held with more than 143 Path- these contacts, Cohutta Springs has received finders and staff participating in the jambo- more than $100,000 in new business from ree/campout weekend. Quest-member churches. Atlanta Adventist Academy recently spon- E. W. Dempsey, lay evangelism coordinator sored a YOUTH FESTIVAL. Several students for the conference, reports 1,671 enrolled in participated in the illustrations. ci45tale4 Ten members of the Floral Crest church are besides the other seminar presenters. meeting together on Thursday evenings to study A NEW BELIEVERS' RETREAT was held in the GOSPEL WORKERS' TRAINING COURSE, February at Camp Alamisco—the first in the including actual Bible studies. These ten are conference. About 70 individuals attended. preparing to give Bible studies, working closely AN EDUCATION FAIR was organized for the with NET '96. conference church schools, by Barry Mahorney, The Dothan church is receiving REQUESTS involving grades 5-10 and held at Bass Memo- FOR BIBLE STUDIES from the placement of rial Academy. All but two schools were rep- their Signs boxes. resented with 140 students participating. More than 120 individuals were tantalized A SPIRITUAL REVIVAL is taking place in with the choice of many seminars to attend the small Andalusia, Ala., church. A prophecy in February at the CHURCH MINISTRIES CON- seminar was well attended, especially by 10- VENTION held at Camp Alamisco. Joel Tompkins 12 nonmember young people. Five were and Louis Torres were the guest speakers, baptized by Bob Rose. ka.vttvcktf-Te4vh,emee 441111

THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FOUN- joyed their ANNUAL CELEBRATION at the Old DATION retreated to Indian Creek recently. Country Buffet in Goodlettsville. Herb Hewitt Martin Weber was the guest speaker. Special was the emcee for this year's event. Billy Burke music was provided by the Fuller family. helped liven the occasion with his accordion The Quiet Hour was the feature for the music and accompanying the group singing Lawrenceburg, Tenn., church fair booth at the traditional songs. The objective of this lively MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE FAIR. More than gathering is not only to have a good time of 1500 enrollment cards were given away along fellowship, but to share with others. This year, with hundreds of pieces of free literature ranging $1,500 was raised to purchase a 4-wheel drive from "Little Friends", to "Signs of the Times." vehicle for the Sarawak project in Malaysia to The retirees of the Nashville chapter en- be used at the mission headquarters in Kuching. 50440,44i, ediecee

The College Board of Trustees voted in auxiliary tower on White Oak Mountain. The February to move ahead toward offering A primary 550-foot broadcasting tower for WSMC MASTER'S DEGREE IN RELIGION with two FM90.5, atop Mowbray Mountain, was unaffected. areas of emphasis: advanced homiletics and ABOUT 500 GUESTS HAVE ALREADY church growth and evangelism. The concept VISITED THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM is to offer the degree to pastors with six or COMPUTER LAB in 1 he education department more years of field experience. A summer at Southern College. The state-of-the-art facil- program, it would begin in 1997. ity opened last summer, encompassing tele- A RESURRECTION PAGEANT on April 6 was communications, satellite access, networking, planned jointly by the Southern College CARE video and digital components, and optical office. Its format, a walking tour with scenes technology. representing the triumphal entry, the last supper, Seniors and other students participated in Gethsemane, the trial, death, and resurrec- OPPORTUNITIES 1996, an annual career and tion was viewed by many. graduate studies information fair held in Feb- A MAJOR ICE STORM on February 2 left ruary. It was sponsored by Southern College behind minimal damage on the campus itself, and other area colleges. A new brochure lists but uprooted the radio station's 200-foot Southern's seniors and their majors.

April, 1996 Southern Tidings ■ 7 If you enjoyed "What Heavenly Music" performed by the Andrews University Singers, directed by Stephen Zork,

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Florida Special projects worker Gordon E. Blandford is now pastor of the Gainesville church. Blandford re- ouhi places John Fox who is now the Boynton Beach pastor. David Graham is the new Tampa First as- Currie ure a sociate pastor, coming from the Andrews University Theological Seminary. Also coming from the Semi- 55W nary is John Fitton who now serves as associate pastor at the Markham Woods church. Conference ce HYMNS OF THE association paralegal/assistant secretary Daphine Green has retired. New pastor Wayne Hancock now SECOND COMING serves at the Leesburg church. Temporary leader Barnabe Marc is now pastor of the Canaan company. Ted Modell has transferred from the St. Au- ANDREWS UNIVERSITY SINGERS gustine/Palm Coast district and now serves as chap- STEPHEN ZORK, DIRECTOR lain at the Florida Living Nursing Center. J.C. Palmer has retired from service at the Pine Hills church. The new Pine Hills pastor is Newton King. Edgardo Hymns Include: There'll Be No Dark Valley, Hall Him the King of Santana has left as associate pastor of the Tampa Glory, When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, Face to Face, Look First church to assume responsibility as pastor of the Vero Beach/South Brevard district. The following for the Waymarks, We Would See Jesus, and more. workers have retired: Robert and Joyce DuBose. Conference evangelists; James Innis, Lake Placid COMPACT DISK AND CASSETTE Medical Center chaplain; Frank McMillan. Confer- ence legal counsel; and Fred Wilson, Conference Produced by Adventist Heritage Ministry vice president for development. Joseph Escobar Jones ISelley transferred from the Coral Springs church/Boca Raton Ask for It at your Adventist Book Center. company district to serve as associate pastor of the Apopka Highland church. Rick Esterline transferred Order TOLL FREE 1-800-765-6955 from Carrollwood to pastor the Coral Springs church. Colin Rampton transferred from the Southern New England Conference to fill the pastoral vacancy at the Naples church. Jupiter-Tequesta pastor Ed Stokeley added the Boca Raton company to his district. Harold Friesen came out of retirement to pastor the Arcadia church. Frank Walker transferred Long Matchim from Arcadia to fill the vacancy at the St. Augustine/ Palm Coast district. Sung Woon (Randy) Lee filled the Jacksonville Korean company vacancy, coming from the Andrews University Theological Seminary. Tim Nichols transferred from Plantation to fill the vacancy at the Orlando Central church/Emmanuel company district, left by Robert Folkenberg, Jr. Experience who is now responding to an assignment overseas. Georgia-Cumberland Marc Beaven from Carrollton/Cedartown is at the McConnell Neal! Warner Robins/Dublin district. Carl Currie is the associate pastor of the Summerville district. Stan the Victory Patterson, from the Greater New York Conference, is the newly elected associate ministerial director for National Single Adult Conference South Georgia. Sung Woo Park from Lynnwood, Wa., is pastor of the Atlanta Korean church. Walt Collegedale, Tennessee, Williams, from the Rocky Mountain Conference, is the newly elected associate ministerial director for July 17-24, 1996 Northeast Tennessee. Albert M. Long, vice president for administration/secretary announced his re- his annual conference draws single Park Patterson tirement effective June 1. Youth ministries director adults from all over North America David C. Cress, has accepted this position. Amy for worship, fellowship, and recre- Beckworth is the youth pastor of the Duluth, Ga., T church and the Greater Atlanta Area Campus Advent ation. Seminars and outstanding speakers coordinator. George Carpenter, pastor of Lake- coach participants to experience victory in land, is over the newly formed district of Lakeland/ relationships, in health, and in their spiri- Valdosta. Gerald Greene is the assistant pastor of the Cedar Ridge church. John Hanson from the tual lives. And this year brings the oppor- Valdosta district is now pastor of the Tifton/Moultrie tunity to attend four Olympic events in district. John Hulse is the new pastor of the Hiram church. David Jones is the associate pastor for Atlanta. Make plans to enjoy an entire Belvedere church. Dale McConnell of the Warner week in which singles take first place. Robins/Dublin district is taking a study leave-of- absence. Rob Neall. former Belvedere associate For details, call or write pastor, is the Baxley/Douglas district pastor. Sherrie Platt is the Collegedale church communication intern. Al Stevens. pastor of the Baxley/Douglas district, has retired. Rusty Williams from the seminary is the Dalton church intern.

ildoenfist Singtes Kentucky-Tennessee Al Matchim is the new pastor of the Memphis Ministrks First church. Al comes from the Carolina Confer- 4467 King Springs Road ence. Tony Kelley just returned from Andrews Uni- Smyrna, GA 30082 versity to pastor the Centerville/Dickson/Lobelville district. Bob Wint pastors the newly organized dis- 770-434-511 I trict of Gratz/Frankfort/Lawrenceburg/Shelbyville Company. Lynn Schlisner, from the Potomac Con- ference, is now pastoring the Madison Campus church. Bill Cook, now pastors the Louisville First church in Louisville, Kentucky. Bill comes from the Michi- gan Conference and Ed Couser from the Ontario Conference in the Canadian Union now pastors the W. Williams Wint Bowling Green/Glasgow Kentucky district.

excitement the Superbowl event between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The difference in my way of thinking between the winners and the losers was the energy level. Both teams had plays and methods in the head, but they are of little use if they remain in the head, the locker room, or on the chalk board, it Dennis Ross that will aid our visions to become a must be transformed into action on reality. The church must outline work- the field. able plans and ideas that will be effec- The North American Division and the ctober 5, 1996, begins an- tive in reaching those who are lost, as Media Center have given to us certain other opportunity for all of us well as reclaiming former members of plans and methods to follow for NET in the Southern Union and the church. There is need to "strategize" '96. The "kickoff" date and location throughout the North Ameri- in our board meetings, Sabbath school has been set. Now it is time to put can Division to reach out to those we council meetings, A.Y.S. council meet- these plans into action. One million love and care about, as well as those ings, elders, deacons, and personal min- people enrolled in Bible Studies will who are just casual acquaintances, and istry councils. All departments should, not happen because it is in our head invite them to the kind of Feast that in cooperation with the pastor, brain- or on the drawing board. We must put will give them unspeakable joy. I speak storm ideas and methods of reaching the energy into it for it to happen. Two of the NET '96 Evangelistic Feast. men and women for Christ. hundred thousand people ready for The Southern Union territory will be The church does not have to be held graduation on opening night will only blessed for the second year to host hostage to the way we have been doing happen by us putting the energy nec- the NET '96 team. Last year NET '95 things for the past century and a half. essary for it to happen. The goal of was up-linked from Chattanooga, Ten- We need to enlarge our vision of soul 50,000 baptized can happen only if nessee, and this year NET '96 will be winning. This is what has happened we put forth the energy to help make up-linked from Orlando, Florida. What with the vision of NET '95 and '96. I it happen. a marvelous opportunity for all of us believe God is delighted when we at- It is an understood fact that scripture throughout the Southern Union to capi- tempt new and great things for Him. As declares, "Not by might nor power, but talize on this evangelistic thrust that long as our methods are Biblical and by My spirit." Yet the spirit works through will be based in our Union. will uplift Christ as the Saviour of people who work, and that is where you and I come in to help it happen. I am convinced that there are at mankind, try it. least five ingredients that are vital for In the book Christian Service, p. 262, Evangelize each church to possess in order to it states, "The Lord is disappointed Whenever there is an evangelistic reach the full potential of NET '96, as when His people place a low estimate meeting being held, it is vitally impor- well as the other evangelistic meetings upon themselves . . . He is well pleased tant for all of us to remember that the that will be held in the various confer- when they make the very highest de- speaker is not the only evangelist. We ences throughout the Southern Union, mands upon Him, that they may glorify are all evangelists in the truest sense of and they are as follows: His name. They may expect large things the word. We all have just as much if they have faith in His promises." Visionize responsibility to spread the Gospel as the With this type of assurance, why not speaker for the Crusade. As a matter The local church members must have plan big? a vision that it is possible to reach of fact, if we do not carry out our re- men and women today with the Gos- Mobilize sponsibility as individual members, the speaker will have no one to preach to. pel. The Bible states in Proverbs 29:18 Of course there is still more that - "Where there is no vision, the people need to be done to accomplish the It was not simply to those who preach the word from the sacred desk that perish." We must have a vision that main goal of reaching men and women Christ gave the command in Mark 16:15, goes beyond the present lost state of for Christ. Our forces as a local church man to the redeeming state of man. must be "mobilized." "Go ye into all the world and preach It was Wives must have a believable vision of The success of the Gulf War was the the Gospel to every creature." what God can do for their husbands, fact that all of our armed forces were to everyone who has been given a new life by Christ, to tell the joy, the peace, and husbands their wives. Parents must mobilized for one purpose—win the and satisfaction of knowing Christ. I keep the vision of God's saving power war quickly and decisively. The Navy, read the other day these thoughts about for their children, regardless of the Army, Marines, Air Force all came witnessing that I would like to end this present rebellion and waywardness of together with one goal—to destroy the each child. enemy's forces. It can be the same article with these challenges to me: If we do not evangelize, we offer It is this type of vision that gives us kind of victory with NET '96 by mobi- hope, that keeps us on our knees praying lizing our forces: senior citizens, middle the world by default to those who for our children and the lost. It was age adults, young adults, teenagers all paganize. such a vision that Christ had for us, coming together with one purpose — If we do not evangelize, we offer which enabled Him to endure the to hasten the coming of our Lord and the world by default to those who horrible atrocities of the cross for you Saviour, Jesus Christ. Satanize. If we do not evangelize, we offer and me. His vision was seeing us walk Victory is so much sweeter when all side-by-side with Him in the kingdom, have had a part to play. We can rejoice the world by default to those who having gotten the victory over sin and together, sing together, praise God Ad vertize. the devil. It is with this thought in together, and, of course, feel that we If we do not evangelize, we offer mind that we are able to have a similar all had a part in reaching those who the world by default to those who vision of people that we will be moti- are not a part of the family of God. It's idolize. vated to reach out to them with an time to mobilize our forces for the If we do not evangelize, we offer invitation to the Gospel Feast. Why not battle so that we can all celebrate the the world by default to those who ask God today to give you a vision of victory. militarize. the redeeming grace of God in the If we do not evangelize, we offer lives of men and women, and seek to Energize the world by default to those who be His instrument in reaching man- Mobilization must instill the kind of demonize. kind for Christ. motivation that will energize us to action. If we do not evangelize, we offer We must actually do something; move; the world by default to those who Strategize get involved; open our mouths; give dehumanize. It is an understood fact that by sim- an invitation to our neighbors, friends, If we do not evangelize the lost, ply being visionary without following and those we work with to come to the we ourselves get lost. through with a plan is just daydream- Feast that has been prepared. Today, I challenge all of us to Arise ing. There must be a systematic plan Most of the world watched with and Evangelize!

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Kendall Spanish prepared 40 well- e alth stocked baskets for Church Ready families in need—each Riverside the health message. with a copy of Steps to The weekend finale For Action Christ. Sponsors was a health fair held Church youth are Health Fair on Sunday morning. Florida—The Kendall encouraged to have an Many participated in Spanish church is active part in the the various blood growing rapidly and church. A group of South Central—The pressure, dental glu- already has a signifi- children recently health and temperance cose, sickle cell, and cant number of poten- conducted 10 evange- department held its cardiovascular screen- tially soul-winning listic meetings on the first health weekend at ings. There were programs planned. life, death, resurrec- Riverside Chapel booths highlighting Through health and tion, and soon return church. As the doors cancer prevention, HIV, temperance programs, of Jesus—preparing swung open, the hinges and nutrition educa- family life series, a their own praises in seemly rang out "who- tion. Depression stewardship seminar, the form of songs and soever will, let him screening for both child evangelism, and a poems. come." adult and adolescent week of prayer, Kendall Kendall Spanish The morning's wor- were available. Partici- Spanish has gained 17 organized into a church ship message by Earl pants could receive individuals through on February 3. They Moore, of Atlanta, counseling on kidney baptism during the past now have a registered Georgia, was dynamic, disease in the Afro- months, and an addi- membership of 102 delightful, and filled American. A spiritual tional 11 by profession and an average Sab- with enthusiasm. counseling booth was of faith. The church bath attendance of Moore's approach to also available. Health has established a 135. They hold the theme "Staying fair planners used an number of layperson Wednesday evening Alive in 1995" was wholistic approach to homes to give Bible prayer meetings and an spiritual and practical, meet the needs of the studies. Recently, they reminding the church community. of its role in sharing Sarah Monk Camp Yavapines Outreach A Seventh-day Adventist Vegetarian speakers. The McLanes Camping Facility were featured in the Lifestyle Hendersonville Times- Presented at News. The paper ran a large feature on veg- Park Ridge etarian holiday dinners, complete with pictures Carolina—The of the McLanes and Fletcher church in food the McLanes and association with Park the editor had prepared Ridge Hospital and from Kathy's cookbook. Fletcher Park Inn In addition to the Nursing Home held a cooking school presen- vegetarian lifestyle tations, Margaret Tate, Pine forest setting ideal for fellowship, seminar in late Novem- a representative from inspiration and recreation ber and early Decem- Park Ridge Hospital, ber. spent several hours no* The meeting was testing blood. Small or Large Groups scheduled at Park The church has nm► Youth Groups Ridge Hospital from already started follow- nu* Church retreats 4:00-6:00 p.m. on up programs for the nub three Sundays, how- community. One of the Conventions & Conferences ever, due to the huge unique aspects of the Family Reunions response from the program is the joint Men's or Women's Retreats community, an addi- sponsorship by the II* RV Snowbirds & Overnighters tional session had to Fletcher church and be created. The total Park Ridge Hospital. nu* Individual Families attendance for the two The hospital president, sessions each Sunday Robert Burchard, has for free brochure contact: afternoon varied be- voiced his long-held tween 95-105. The desire for the opportu- Calvin Mohr three meetings con- nity to work with local 2999 Iron Springs Road cluded at the Fletcher churches in presenting Prescott, AZ 86301 Park Inn dining room the Seventh-day with a buffet. Adventist health mes- Phone: (520) 445-2162 Gerard and Kathy sage to the community. Fax: (520) 445-8043 McLane were the Ted Fowle

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Adventist Youth (AY) and aggressive door-to- readings from a play the book Oakwood! A program Friday nights. door literature distribu- she authored. Vision Splendid. Also, AY leaders have tion ministry; and Warren has named Roy E. Malcolm already organized a doubling their number Pathfinder club. of baptisms from 1995. Kendall Spanish has Rafael Rodriguez, Maranatha be the keynote speaker set high goals for itself pastor, is intent on for Sabbath services. this year—continuing seeing these goals Volunteers Meet The convention will their evangelistic become reality. begin Thursday efforts, Bible studies, George Ceballos at Cohutta evening, May 9, with the traditional volun- F'rcogrerss Georgia-Cumber- teer banquet, and land—Maranatha delivered a soul-stirring concludes on Sunday Blakely Burns Volunteers International morning, May 12, with sermon. will hold its annual Mortgage The mortgage burn- a Mother's Day break- international conven- fast. The convention ing/dedication took tion May 9-12, 1996, at place at 4:30 p.m., will be a spiritual South Atlantic— Cohutta Springs Con- retreat, a celebration of Mortgage burning/ with Peay acting as vention Center in chairperson. The service, and a time for dedication services for Crandall, Georgia. The reflection and worship. the Calvary church in conference officials and theme, "The Power of Butch Wiggins, presi- In conjunction with Blakely, Ga., were held One" will focus on the the convention, November 4, 1995. "To dent of the Bank of ability of one person, Early, participated in Maranatha will run a God Be The Glory" was one volunteer, one work project from the theme for the day. the burning of the baptism, one project, church mortgage, after April 28-May 9, The highlight of the to impact the world where volunteers will Sabbath school pro- which Preston preached through the power of an inspirational ser- construct two new gram was the recitation God. Richard Duerksen, houses as well as of all 13 memory mon. vice president for Music was provided refurbish existing verses for the quarter communications, campus buildings at by LeEdwarna Johnson, by the Senior Choir of marketing and creative the Emanuel church of Georgia-Cumberland a senior citizen. ministries for Columbia Academy in Calhoun, Coleridge Dunbar Albany, Ga., Stanton Union Conference, will Georgia. Jessica Gilbert Henri, interim pastor; Flemonds, Eugene Ralph Peay, Con- Mason, and Wayne ference president; Harris. Calvin Preston, The day ended with a Conference secre- musical and vesper tary; Eugene Mason, program presided over An exciting outreach Conference treasurer; by Henri. The members and King Smallwood, of the church dedi- former pastor, were cated themselves anew to the work and sup- book on the Sabbath among those who This warm friendly outreach book weaves biblical reasons participated in the port of their beloved divine worship church. for Sabbathkeeping into a plot based on a boss-employee service, Ralph Peay, Thelma Anderson friendship. By Dan M. Appel. Great for use along with NET '96. Paper, 125 pages.

115$2.49, Warren Unveils CduS3.59 each. O.C. History US$9.99, Book C &IS:14 .49 five park Oakwood College—A significant milestone This Review and was reached February Herald' book is 10 as the Oakwood campus and church available at your families gathered at the Adventist Book church to witness the Center. Call unveiling of the first 1-800-765-6955. history book to be written about Oakwood Oakwood! A Vision Splendid was Canadian prices do College. Mervyn A. written by Mervyn Warren. not include (1ST and Warren, chairman of may change accord- ing to currency the department of fluctuation. religion and theology, The popular musical is the author. He group, Connect 5, was 1? presented the first copy featured. Also appear- to Benjamin F. Reaves, ing was dramatist Oakwood's president. Ramona Hyman with

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maintain a spiritual and within their local churches. practical men's ministry Mike Ortel

ROCK' MOUNT ,QiEr.S7 CHURCH Sweetheart Couple Featured in Newspaper

Kentucky-Tennes- see—The sweetheart Rocky Mount members on new church site. couple for Portland 1996 Valentine's Day charter members. Gilbert and Opal Parrish were Rocky Mount was Opal and Gilbert featured in "The Portland Last November, the Parrish of the Highland Leader." Breaks Ground now 79-member Rocky Academy church. Mount church sold its They were featured in Carolina—The work building and property their local newspaper, of the Seventh-day to purchase new "The Portland Adventist Church in property. Leader." Rocky Mount, N.C., On February 27, Opal recalls began in 1948 with a 1996, the members when they first met. few people meeting in broke ground for a new She says: "I remem- their homes. After a church and school. ber vividly Gilbert series of crusade They hope to have dressed in his blue meetings, the church their new facility knee knickers was organized in completed, and be standing in the yard Position Available March of 1951 and meeting there by the of the home my Assistant Director later the first church late fall of 1996. family had purchased. building with 26 Teri Fowle We were moving of University Records from Oklahoma. Responsibilities include: Degree audit Update Gilbert was nine; including the evaluation of transfer credit; I was six." degree verification; graduation clearance; ers, Len McMillan from Their romance ordering of graduation regalia, diplomas, and Carolina Virginia, and Emilo began in Arkansas announcements; preparing list of expected Sponsors Men's Garcia Marenko of and that is where graduates for commencement program; Mexico, truly set the they married. They implementing University policies and proce- Retreat dures regarding student records and academ- stage for the men moved to Portland, ic requirements; assuring the integrity of stu- present to recommit Tenn., in 1945. dent records; and report generation. Carolina—What a themselves to being December 24, 1995, pleasant surprise for better husbands, they celebrated their The Assistant Director of University Samuel Romero, Carl fathers, and Christians. 65th wedding anniver- Records reports to the Director of University Ashlock, and Mike There was a tremen- sary. Records. Ortel, organizers of the dous fellowship and Together Opal and Carolina Conference Gilbert have raised Candidates should have good interpersonal, bonding that took communication and management skills, a men's retreat, to see place between all the four children. They dedication to accuracy and a concern for 160 gentlemen attend- men present. Samuel also have seven detail. Office experience with demonstrated ing the weekend Romero was very grandchildren, 11 organizational problem solving abilities. The program. Last year's excited to see nearly great-grandchildren, capacity to work effectively and comfortably attendance was only 25 70 Hispanic men who and one great-great with faculty, students, and other administra- men. Nosoca Pines came out to partici- grandchild. tors. Supervisory experience preferred. Ranch was the place; When asked Bachelor's degree required. master's degree pate. preferred. January 26-28 was the Ashlock has agreed what ingredients have date; and the presence to be the editor of a made for their happy Salary will commensurate with education of the Holy Spirit was new periodic newsletter marriage, Opal replies: and experience. Applicants should send a the power. to help the men who "I'll answer that with letter of application with resume and names, The two guest speak- attended to start and one word—together- address and phone numbers of three profes- ness." sional references to: Gilbert's advice to Janelle Pyke couples considering a Director of University Records life-long commitment Loma Linda University is: "Be thorough in Loma Linda, California 92350 your thoughts towards j [email protected] one another, not only for the moment, but Loma Linda University is an equal opportunity, for the future—and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, always have the last and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University does reserve constitutional word, 'yes dear.— and statutory rights as a religious institution and Opal is now 82. employer to give preference to Seventh-day Gilbert is 85. Adventists and persons with compatible lifestyles. Nearly 70 Hispanic men attended the Men's Retreat. Kay Fowler

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Oakwood Hosts tional Choir set the GCA has a history of enviornment, it con- mood of the devotional providing quality firms the high value Festival of period, which remained education to young they placed on the throughout the entire people. By youth attending Spirituals evening. Under the improving the living school. direction of Cleveland and learning Patricia Foster Oakwood College— Wilson, their renditions In keeping with its of "This Day" and Centennial celebra- "Order My Steps" were tions, Oakwood College heavenly. In keeping hosted the Festival of pace with the mood Spirituals February 11, that was established at featuring historically the beginning of the black colleges and program, the Oakwood university choirs. String Ensemble's Among the acclaimed spiritual numbers were representations were melodious and angelic. Alabama A & M Univer- The response to this sity, Alabama State evening of top class University, Miles Col- performance, incited lege, Oakwood College remarks such as, "This Aeolians, Dynamic was too short"; "We Praise, Talladega had church here College, Tennessee today"; "Those who did State University not come missed a Meistersingers, and blessing and the Tuskegee University. performance of a The Huntsville, Ala., Church officials burned multiple copies of the Plant City church's lifetime." mortgage papers. First church Inspira- Dionne D. David Plant City Church impressed that it would be a suitable location GCA Launches provements on numer- Debt-Free to hold a camp meeting. ous other areas to A two-week camp Capital bring the 30-year-old Florida—The Plant meeting ensued in campus to top condi- Campaign City church held its 1904. The following tion. mortgage burning cere- year, after a second Bulldozing and mony February 24. The successful camp meet- Georgia-Cumber- preparation to build land—Georgia- 10,500 square-foot ing, 14 members storage facilities and church, which was built organized the Plant City Cumberland Academy two new faculty homes launched its $1.5 in 1981, paid its church on October 16, began in February. $200,000 mortgage De- 1905. million capital cam- Prior to their conven- paign the end of 1995. cember 31, 1995. John The current facility, tion at Cohutta Springs, Sabo pastors the 95- the church's fourth, is Administration, faculty Maranatha International and students are member congregation. located on 2203 has volunteered to Charter member Strawberry Drive. In anxious for the pro- work April 28-May 8. posed campus improve- Reba Keene, who, addition to the main Savings on labor costs along with her family, sanctuary and baptistry, ments. Plans include alone from their partici- refurbishing the dormi- joined the Plant City the facility consists of pation are estimated at a large fellowship hall tories, building two church in 1923, pre- $60,000. Individuals with kitchen, five new faculty homes and sented an account of interested in working Sabbath school rooms, refurbishing others, the church's history. with Maranatha may She told how Florida a Pathfinder room, building a church, as contact: their office at well as making im- Conference President, pastor's study with (916) 920-1900. Claiborne Stephenson library and conference passed through the room, and a separate small town of Plant community services City in 1902 and was facility. A. Lee Bennett, Jr. Youth SOUTHERN TIDINGS. GMA Students Are This is a pilot student Correspondents correspondent/training program sponsored by for TIDINGS the Conference communication department. Florida—Eleven The student program Greater Miami Academy was not designed to juniors and seniors, pre-empt local commu- students enrolled in nication directors from Martha Morton and Patti anywhere in the Con- Merlin Dick (left), and Tom Sterndale remove wall of a duplex in Hall's English classes, ference from sending preparation for building a new faculty home. are writing news for articles for publication.

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The endeavor is to more fully reflect the mission and outreach of South Florida churches by serving as adjunct writers. This will give the students experience, assist the work of the local communication director and pastor, and give the students the satisfaction of being published. The student correspondents' assignment is the Directions sec- tion of TIDINGS— "The most important information should be in your lead concise news briefs paragraph," urges Olson Perry, from Florida. Given the editor of SOUTHERN TIDINGS. criteria of stories the Florida Conference administration and pated in a Conference- Roy Parham during one of his presentations. communication depart- wide communication ment are looking for, department seminar Mt. Sinai mentors in the the students turned in How To Write Articles church. Some of more than triple the For Southern Tidings. Sponsors these young men amount requested in Held January 21 at the Weekend for have never experi- January. These news Miami Springs church, enced the pleasures briefs and one full- guest speakers were Young Men of having an older length Action story Olson Perry, editor of man to share the appeared in the March SOUTHERN TIDINGS, quality of time with issue. Other articles and Conference com- Southeastern—If your church has them. are in the stages of munication On Sunday morning editing, further re- director Cindy Kurtzhals. been asking the question, "How do Parham concluded the search, or photography. As the year contin- retreat with a mes- The students' Febru- ues, the students and we reach our youth?", the answer sage entitled "Who ary work for this April their teachers look are You?" Other issue met with ob- forward to increased could be right in your backyard. activities held at the stacles. "Sorry there is cooperation from local retreat were golf, so little to send you churches, the experi- The King's Men of Mt. Sinai church in tennis, canoe lessons, right now for our next ence of on-the-job team basketball deadline," explains training, and the Orlando, Fla., provided a spirit-filled competition, volley- Martha Morton. "This excitement of seeing ball, and nature seems to be a very their writing in print as weekend for their young men 9-18 walks. The young men quiet time in many of a result of sharing expressed positive the churches. South Florida stories years old in Montverde, Fla., on feedback and excite- In ancillary training, on a monthly basis. ment about the four students partici- Cindy Kurtzhals October 28 and 29. The focus of the messages, workshops, weekend was, "Be- and the recreation. coming a Man in the They immediately 90's." Roy Parham asked, "When is the was the key speaker. next retreat?" This lie challenged the was exactly what the young men to stand King's Men wanted to up and be a man for hear. the Lord. As a church we In addition, the must realize that if participants attended we don't provide two workshops training and education conducted by Elvis for our youth, some- Eps. The first one one else will. In order examined The to reach them, the Meaning of Manhood message must be and the second one conveyed that, "We discussed Mentoring, care enough to give God's Style. Based the very best." The Three of the 11 honor students from Greater Miami Academy learn question is, "Why not how to capture a reader's attention and find the unique angles to on the information gathered from the do something for our stories at a Conference communication department training seminar youth today?" in South Florida. Pictured are: Wendy Rivera (left), Maria Trejos, and participants, there is Elvis Epps Rachelle Valcin. Not pictured is Denise Dixon. a serious need for

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'din Carolina Georgia-Cumberland Lay Pastoral Assistant Training-April 5- Georgia-Cumberland Conference Coastal 7. Nosoca Pines Ranch. Convocation-April 20. Brunswick, GA. Volume 90, No. 4 April, 1996 Adventurer Fun Day-April 13,14. Nosoca Pathfinder Camporee-April 18-21. Cohutta Official Organ of the Southern Union Pines Ranch. Springs Camp. Preregistration required. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Caring For You-April 12-14. Charlotte, N.C. Adventist Singles Ministries Spring Re- Spring Thing '96-April 20, 21. treat-April 25-28. Camp Alamisco. De- Potomac/Carolina Camporee-Apri I 25-28. tails: (706) 629-7870. SOUTHERN UNION Stanton State Park, Bugs Island, VA. Korean Camp Meeting-May 17-19. Cohutta CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Fletcher/Pisgah Academy Graduation- Springs. 3978 Memorial Drive April 26. Mail Address • P.O. Box 849 • Decatur, Georgia 30031 Camp Meeting-May 22-25. Collegedale, Telephone (404) 299-1832 Carolina Camp Meeting-May 26-June 1. Tenn. President M. D. GORDON Lake Junaluska, N.C. Speakers: Ben Maxson, Graduations Secretary W. D. SUMPTER Philip Samaan, Tony Cirigliano, Richard May 18. Georgia Cumberland. Treasurer R. P. CENTER Neal, Clifford Goldstein and Benjamin May 19. Collegedale. Undertreasu rer L. D. BEERS, JR. Reeves. Departments May 19. Heritage. Association Treasurer LARRY L. DAVIS Evangelistic Meetings: May 26. Atlanta Adventist. Church Growth RON HALVORSEN Hight Point, N.C. Jim Hakes. Church Ministries (Adults), ASI W. M. ABBOTT, JR. Salem, S.C. Glen Garver. Gulf States Children, Stewardship Oliver J. McKINNEY, JR. Youth, Pathfinders, Family Life A. R. WILLIAMSON Clinton, S.C. Dale Pollett. Adventurer Fun Day-April 14. Camp Westminster, S.C. John Earnhardt. Civilian Chaplain LESTER RILEA Alamisco. Communication Charlotte, N.C. Eli Rojas. Marketing MARTIN BUTLER Bass Memorial Academy Graduation-May Table Rock, N.C. Ivan Christen. Publications OLSON PERRY 17-19. BMA. Sign Engineer DANNY L. McDONALD Camp Meeting-May 24-June I. Bass Me- Computer Services ROGER M. PARKER Florida morial Academy. Associate RAYMOND EARLE Adventist Divorce/Grief Recovery Sup- Conference Executive Committee Education K. JAMES EPPERSON Elementary NORWIDA A. MARSHALL port Group-Thursday nights. Altamonte April 16. Montgomery. Secondary DONALD L. WEATHERALL Springs church. Details: (407) 291-8321. May 24. Bass Memorial. Evangelism DENNIS ROSS, JR. Evangelistic Meetings Health/Temperance ALLAN R. WILLIAMSON In progress-May 11. New Smyrna Beach. Kentucky-Tennessee Inner City W. D. SUMPTER Medical/Dental W. MAURICE ABBOTT, JR. Art and Margo Swaningson. KY-TN Conference "For H.I.M. Golf Tour- Medical Secretary JOE S. CRUISE In progress-May 11. Hollywood Spanish. nament"-April 26. Associate HAROLD W. MOODY Jose and Ofelia Fuentes. Dental Secretary J. GLENN LINEBARGER In progress-May 18. Clearwater. Bill and Oakwood College Associate ROBERT W. ADDISON Cora Waters. UNCF Banquet-April 4. Von Braun Civic Ministerial 0. J. McKINNEY, JR. Public Affairs and Religious Liberty L. A. STOUT June 8-July 20. Cocoa. Bill and Cora Waters. Center. William H. Gray III, UNCF Presi- Publishing B. J. BECKWORTH June 8-Aug. 3. Shuler Memorial. Art and dent. GERALD R. BIETZ HUES Treasurer Homecoming-April 4-7. Von Braun Civic MIES T. R. SMITH Margo Swaningson. Center. Speakers: Barry Black and Walter Adventist Book Centers DOUG ANDERSON June 29-Aug. 10. Interlachen. Bob and Trust Services STEWART J. CROOK Mary Goransson. R. Pearson. Women's Ministries EVIE VANDEVERE Rev It Upl High School Youth Rally Campout-April 19, 20. Central Florida. Southern College Local Conference Directory Youth/Young Adult Week of Prayer-"A Vespers CAROLINA-Kenneth R. Coonley, president; Ronald G. Show of Hands." April 21-27. Plantation April 5. Seven Last Words of Christ, SC Schmidt, secretary; Randee R. Reynolds, treasurer; 2701 choir/orchestra. church. East W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28215 (P.O. Box April 19. Student missions. 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339), Telephone (704) Marriage Commitment Seminar-May 3-5. 596-3200. Adventist Book Center-Telephone (704) Daytona Beach Hilton Resort. Preregistra- Special Events 599-0699, Fax: (704) 596-5775. tion required. Details: (407) 869-8106 or FLORIDA-O. 0. Graham, president; Gloria Becker, secre- April 11-13. Collegiate band festival. tary; Stephan Wilson, treasurer; 655 N. Wymore Rd., (407) 644-5000. May 3. Senior consecration, 8 p.m. Adventist Singles Ministries Fellowship Winter Park, FL 32789-2865 (P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL May 4. Senior baccalureate (church ser- 32790-2626). Telephone (407)644-5000. Adventist Book Dinners vice). Nurses' pinning, 7:30 p.m. Center-Telephone (407) 644-4255, (800) 765-6955. May 4. Florida Hospital. May 5. Commencement, 9:30 a.m. GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND-Gordon Bietz, president; A. M. Long, May 11. Forest Lake and West Palm Beach Concerts secretary; Errol Eder, treasurer; 1-75 at Highway 156 (P.O. First. April 27. Die Meistersinger home show. Box 12000), Calhoun, GA 30703-7001. Telephone (706) 629-7951. Adventist Book Center-P.O. Box V, College- May 18. Deltona English and University. April 28. Symphony Guild dinner concert. dale, TN 37315. Telephone (615) 396-2814. May 25. Kress Memorial. GULF STATES-James 0. Greek, president; Don Eckenroth, College/University Campus Advent Ves- Southern Union secretary; Melvin Eisele, treasurer; 6450 Atlanta Highway pers-May 10-11. South Florida. Location (P.O. Box 240249; Zip; 36124-0249), Montgomery, AL NET '96 Discoveries in Prophecy: Beyond to be announced. Details: (305) 225-0528. 36117. Telephone (334) 272-7493. Adventist Book 2000-How to Thrive in Difficult Times. - Center-Telephone (334) 272-6450, (800) 467- 6450. 19. Conference Executive Committee-May Oct. 5-Nov. 9. Forest Lake Academy. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE-R. R. Hallock, president; John Conference Office. Apopka. Fowler, secretary; Douglas A. Hilliard, treasurer; 850 Hispanic Youth Retreat-May 24-27. Camp Southern Society of Adventist Commu- Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (P.O. Box Kulaqua. nicators (SSAC) Conference-Sept. 20- 1088), Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088. Telephone (615) Youth/Young Adult Summerfest '96-May 859-1391. Adventist Book Center-Telephone (615) 22. Jekyll Island. 859-1125. 24-26 and May 31-June 1. Forest Lake Maranatha Volunteers International Con- SOUTH ATLANTIC-Ralph P. Peay, president; C. B. Preston, Academy. vention-May 9-12. Cohutta Springs. De- secretary; Eugene Mason, treasurer; 294 Hightower Road, Camp Meeting-May 24-June 1. Florida tails: (916) 920-1900. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318. Telephone (404) 792-0535. churches will downlink. Speakers: Robert Morris Brown Station, Box 92447, Atlanta, GA 30314. Folkenberg, Mark Finley, Richard Barron, Out of Union Adventist Book Center-Telephone (404) 792-0535. Jack Blanco, Robert Spangler, Virginia SOUTH CENTRAL-J. W. McCoy, president; Benjamin Browne, Pine Springs Ranch Reunion-Aug. 9-11. secretary; Seth Bardu, treasurer; 715 Young's Lane (P.O. Cason, and Mario Veloso. Details: (800) 525-6496. Box 24936), Nashville, TN 37202. Telephone (615) 226- Wet'N Wild Private Party for Youth/Young Pewee Valley Junior Academy Homecom- 6500. Adventist Book Center-(6 I 5) 263-3070. Adults & Families-May 26. Tickets must ing-July 5-7. Details: (502) 222-4300. SOUTHEASTERN-R. R. Brown, president; W. L. Taylor, be purchased in advance from Adventist Pioneer Valley Academy Reunion-July secretary; Robert Patterson, treasurer; 180 North Book Center or youth department. 5, 6. Details: (508) 420-5121. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (P.O. Pathfinder Honor Camp-June 2-9. Camp Box 160067, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-0067). Tele- Newbury Park Academy Alumni Celebra- phone (407) 869-5264. Adventist Book Center-Tele- Kulaqua. tion-April 13. Details: (805) 498-2191. phone (407) 869-5274.

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Con- tact: Ray James (209) 267-0416; Fax: (209) 267-0342; E-mail: advertising, but in no case can the periodical assume responsibility Jamegr@cdepoLnet. 0 for advertisements appearing in its columns, or for typographical MISSIONARIES FOR MICRONESIA: Three thousand miles of is- errors. lands in the beautiful Pacific Ocean are looking for SDA young adults who may not have finished college yet, but would like to be a teacher in grades K-12, accountant, or maintenance worker, with their pri- PROPERTY AVAILABLE mary focus of bringing the Gospel to the people of Micronesia. As an introduction to Micronesia, on your computer, access our internet GATLINBURG CONDO & MT. VIEW CHALET FOR RENT. 2 & 3 World Web page which has the following address: http://our world, bdrms., sleeps 6-10, 2-bath, f/place, full kit., heart-shaped Jacuzzi compuserve.com/guammicronesia-mission. The GMM is currently looking spa, pool, cable TV, Dollywood, skiing, hiking. Reserve early. John for three experienced principals (with degree) for leadership of K- or Lois Steinkrause, (615) 428-0619. 12 schools with enrollments of 300-800 students. Respond to CABIN RENTALS GREENEVILLE. TN. Enjoy fantastic river and [email protected] or CompuServe 74532,1713, or Fax (671) mountain views from porch of cabins nestled in the woods. Jacuzzi, 477-5674. Director of Education, Wilbur H. Claus, Guam-Micronesia central heat/air, linens. Asheville, Gatlinburg, antiques, fishing, Mission, 290 Chalan Palasyo, Agana Heights, Guam 96919. (4) Appalachian Trail nearby. From $360/week. Guided rafting and hik- ATTENTION DRIVERS. Access Transportation Systems, Inc. (for- ing tours available. For brochure or reservations call (800) 842-4690. merly Montana Conference Transportation) is looking for profes- 0 sional drivers with household goods experience preferred. We offer FOR SALE. Nine-room brick home for sale in Greeneville, Tenn., competitive wages, excellent benefits and late-model equipment. a town just listed in "100 BEST SMALL TOWNS IN AMERICA." Ideal For more information, call: (800) 525-1177. (4) for large family. Three miles from Adventist church and Takoma CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE seeks applications for a faculty position Academy K-10. Two and a half baths, large deck. Ready for occu- in the business and economics department to begin 9/1/96. Appli- pancy. $69,900. Phone: (901) 742-3143. cant must have a doctorate in business or related field, be prepared PROPERTY AVAILABLE. Eleven acres, level, wooded, on top of to undertake research, possess strong skills in current information Cumberland Plateau, Deer Lodge, Tenn. SDA community, church and technologies and management science, and be committed to the church school. Two hours from Southern College, Collegedale. $6500. mission of the college and the SDA Church. Send curriculum vitae Terms to suit. All proceeds to the Voice of Prophecy. Call Broker to: Vice President for Academic Administration, Canadian Union College, Andy Kindrick (615) 484-8431. (4) 235 College Avenue, College Heights, AB, T4L 2E5. (4) FOR RENT. Maui oceanfront 10th floor studio condo for rent in UNION COLLEGE SEEKS TWO TEACHERS. Doctorate with college Kahana on sandy beach. Well equipped kitchen. Sleeps four. Whale teaching experience preferred, master's required. English/Speech/ watch, surf, snorkel, scuba dive, sightsee, swim, relax. From $75.00 Drama: writing coordination experience desirable. Journalism/Public plus tax/nightly. Inquire for information and brochure to Dennis & Relations: classes range from reporting and mass media to advertis- Marge McNeilus. Phone (507) 374-6747 or Fax (507) 374-9357. (4) ing and media law. Send resume to Dr. George Gibson, Union College, Lincoln, NE 68506. Fax (402) 486-2895. (4) FOR SALE. Country custom built partial earth home. Three bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 garages, workshop, greenhouse, organic gardens, MUSIC TEACHER. Masters preferred, not required. Great potential 5 wooded acres. $97,500. Also secluded scenic 76 acres partly at Greater Miami Academy. Please send resume to: Attention Efrain cleared, 3 creeks, lake, spring, well, storage building, orchard. Excellent Murillo, 500 NW 122 Ave., Miami, FL 33182 for fax to (305) 220- for homes/campgrounds. $ 150,000. Verbena, Ala. (205) 755-7835. 5970. (4) (4) DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Five years minimum experience with FOR RENT. North Myrtle Beach, N.C. Villa for rent. New 3-4 bed- good track record. Greater Miami Academy. Please send resume to: room, 3 bathroom, sleeps 8, A/C, all amenities, private pool, I block Attention Efrain Murillo, 500 NW 122 Ave., Miami, FL 33182 or fax from beach, golf and tennis courts nearby. Weekly rates $995 high, to (305) 220-5970. (4) $695 medium, $495 low. Call (704) 692-9790. (4,5) 1996 SUMMER OPPORTUNITY. Fresh Cool Summers at almost FOR SALE. Murfreesboro, TN adjacent to SDA Church and School. 3000 feet. Western Maryland/Western Pennsylvania area. Looking for 1750 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch home on 1.2 acres. $112,000. Adventist couple to manage and act as caretakers for an Adventist (615) 893-1227. (4,5,6) owned campground. Phone (301) 689-8555 or evenings (301) 689- 2769. (4,5) FLORIDA CONDOS FOR SALE. 1 bedroom condo, 2nd floor, central 1-1/A. Furnished. Three minute drive to church. $19,900. 2 bedroom BASS MEMORIAL ACADEMY is searching for a manager for a new condo, next door to above. Extras. $36,000, furnishings extra. Helene packaging industry. Send resume to: Office of the Secretariat, Gulf F. Gibson, 5900 5th Avenue, #D8, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. (813) States Conference, P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36124-0249. 347-1614. (4) (4) FOR SALE. Brick 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home. Fireplace, COLLEGE DEAN. Weimar Institute, a supporting ministry of the ceiling fans, John Sharpe cabinets, Jen-Aire range, lot 100 x 200, SDA Church, has an opening for the Dean of the College. Doctorate fenced backyard, 10 x 14 shed had electricity and water. $78,500. in Education, Health or Business and five years administrative expe- 412 Countryside Dr., Evansville, TN 37332. Call (423) 570-8136 or rience preferred. Strong personal commitment to God and to the SDA (812) 426-2427. (4,5) Church required. Join us in this blessed mission where miracles are almost routine! Robert Montague, President, Weimar Institute, P.O. MEDICAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Box 486, Weimar, CA 95736. (919) 637-4111, ext. 7011: or e-mail - [email protected]. (4,5,6) PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN NEEDED. Outreach-oriented practice COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE in Takoma Park, Maryland, is accept- in Knoxville, TN, seeks an SDA internist or family practitioner to ing applications for a mathematics instructor or professor. Qualified replace retiring senior partner. Excellent patient base and beautiful applicants should have a doctorate or be pursuing a doctorate in location near the Great Smoky Mountains. For information call office mathematics and be able to teach a wide range of mathematics manager at (615) 693-6881. (4) courses. Previous experience in college teaching or research pre- DIVISION OF NURSING DIRECTOR. A Master's degree with a major ferred. The position will begin July 1, 1996, and salary will be in nursing. Doctoral degree preferred. Five years experience in pro- commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send your fessional nursing, two as a faculty member in a professional nursing application to Dr. Pauline David, Chair, Department of Mathematics, program. Excellent benefits, salary and work environment. Kettering Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Mary- College of Medical Arts (KCMA), located close to Adventist Hospital, land 20912-7796 or send by e-mail to [email protected]. (4,5) church and academy. Send resume and salary history to: Dr. M. L. TEACHER NEEDED. Missionary minded teacher for school in east Lawson, Dean of Academic Affairs, KCMA, 3737 Southern Blvd., Tennessee for '96-'97 school year. Modest salary. Call Pastor David Kettering, OH 45429. EOE. (4) Brass (432) 639-6015. (4)

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April, 1996 Southern Tidings ■ 17 he folding chairs were the thickly padded, theater-style and the floor was covered T in carpet rather than saw- dust. Commercial carpet is easier to walk on but doesn't smell as nice and is almost impossible for bored boys to draw pictures in with their toes. The revival tent and the plywood platform which used to embody the evangelistic teams of my youth were gone. high-tech auditoriums with satellite uplinks, camera crews, and production managers have replaced them. January 20, 1996 at the Tupperware Auditorium in Kissimmee, Despite the lack of nostalgic aroma, Florida, Florida Conference communication department correspondent I felt the sense of community Fred Armstrong, age 37, witnessed a planning session for the returning that 1 had experienced upcoming NET '96 evangelistic series. He shares his experience. as a child. These were people, leaders in my Church, with a mission. People of a world Church who were willing to let the Lord direct them in linking the ancient, everfresh gospel, with the massive, communicative possibilities of 1996. This was my Church, moving with a mission. It was powerful to hear a sampling of the triumphs from NET '95. Evangelist Mark Finley, along with team members Ernestine Finley, Lonnie Melashanko, and others, told of people throughout this country who had experienced the power of intercessory prayer. Family members in different parts of the country, making decisions for Christ, at the same time, would connect by phone to share their new joy. People on hectic travel schedules finding that, wherever they went, a church family was ready to embrace them and that the nightly feast of Bible truths need not be interrupted. God was working powerfully in my Church. It was exciting to see the world- wide ministries of Faith for Today, It is Written, Breath of Life (TV), The Voice of Prophecy, La Voz de Mark Finley and Lonnie Melashanko building partnerships within the world Church. Esperanza (radio), Amazing Facts (TV and radio), and the Pacific Press tions. This will make the October meeting, and our Church had taken Publishing Association join hands 5 to November 9 meetings of NET another successful step toward its with the forces of dedicated lay '96 become a culmination of study corporate gospel commission. people. for millions, as well as an oppor- Groups of ministers, both paid and Home Bible study courses that tunity to introduce countless more volunteer, were already discussing have been the mainstay of indi- to the Bible prophecies of today. their roles for NET '96 and it oc- vidual outreach for the Voice of Our Church is allowing God to do curred to me that the meeting might Prophecy is now called Discover exciting things by using the media be over, but the work was just Guide Bible Study Course and is of the millions to bring about the beginning. being set up in the local churches. relationship of the individual. My "What about me? What part will Now, the 25,000,000 watchers of Church is exciting. I play in NET '96? Now do I find It is Written will have a community The split-second timing that live the balance between business man, church, a co-worker, or neighbor television requires added its own family man, minister, and friend?" with whom to explore their ques- punctuality and energy to the After all, God seems to plan and

18 ■ Southern Tidings April, 1996 think universally while preferring There is a great similarity between to act through one person at a the leadership that you are giving time. I needed advice from some- the Church in world evangelism one who faces that struggle every and that of the Apostles. If I un- day. Even though Mark Finley had derstand the thrust of your minis- a plane to catch, a son's birthday try, isn't this precisely what you to celebrate, and the continent of are doing? 1low does it feel to be Australia to organize, he led me to the "Apostle Paul" of 1996? a quiet corner of the auditorium Finley: I am so far from being where I shared my questions with what Paul was both spiritually and him. on a commitment level. If you knew Finley: I can appreciate your me like my staff and my wife do, apprehension about adding one you would have no illusions as to more responsibility like NET '96 my apostleship. to your life. Personally, I manage Armstrong: That's almost ex- only by asking the Lord for direct actly what Paul said. guidance in my plans for His min- Finley: I see my role in God's istry and then I plan very care- Church as one of a humble and fully. A good example is the idea greatly blessed servant. People of moving the Discover Guide Bible often ask me if it's hard to stay Study Course to local churches. Technology makes NET '96 possible. humble after being watched by over This will be much more effective 25 million people every Sunday. I because of the individual atten- Finley: I'm not sure myself what tell them, "No, because I get their tion students will receive on the would constitute a latter rain ex- letters on Monday." What I strive local church level without over- perience. Certainly the numbers for is to stay useful to God. The burdening any one group or per- of people accepting Christ in third awesome responsibility I feel at son. having a thorough Bible course world countries leads us to con- times is so overwhelming that it or a study series on video makes sider the promised outpouring of forces me to continually give it to the power of the Church's resources blessing and the movement we are God. We (the media ministries) are available for everyone to use ac- now seeing in this Church and in fortunate to witness such a large cording to their schedule and this country is unlike any we've sampling of God's power that there comfort level. seen in many years. Let's put it is not really any time or appropri- Armstrong: I'm not sure what this way, if we are not seeing a ate place to consider anything other the latter rain would look like but latter rain blessing, just imagine than our stewardship of his re- I am sure I felt at least a mist at how incredible it will be. sources. It excites me to think about one point tonight. In your global Armstrong: Paul traveled the God's people all over the world view, are we experiencing a latter "civilized" world of the Roman experiencing this kind of partner- rain level outpouring of the Holy Empire starting churches and build- ship. May God's Spirit be on us as Spirit? ing links of continuing support. we endeavor to do His will. ID

Ernestine Finley is responsible for coordinating the training teams.

April, 1996 Southern Tidings • 19 NOLICIIUCKEY invites y_ou to attend CHRISTIAN our first MUSIC community AMPHITHEATER outreach program. THE WEDGWOOD TRIO Position Available will present a concert Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences on April 27th at 7 p.m. at the Campground Church of God Pavilion Loma Linda University, a Seventh-day Adventist Health Sciences University, announces a search for a 4570 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, Tennessee Dean of the proposed School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University_ Loma Linda is currently proceeding through the preaccreditation review process with the American Council on Pharmaceutic-al For more information call 1-800-842-4690 Education with the intention of opening the School in the Autumn of 1997. The position will be available commencing on or about July I, 1996.

Responsibilities: The Dcan is the chief administrative officer of the School and reports directly to the President of the University. The Dean has responsibility for the overall management of the School. resource allocation. personnel and program development and implementation for the proposed Doctor of Pharmacy degree and other future programs of the School. The Dean represents the School within the University and to external constituencies.

Qualifications: Candidates should preferably hold a pharmacy degree from an accredited school of You can provide for the future pharmacy. Candidates should have experience and/or interest in developing an innovative educational program which, along with flexihilip in preparation, will educate pharmacists for service as members of security of your family members health care teams devoted to competent whole-person carc in whatever models of health care develop in the future. Candidates should possess the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students and to and your church with a properly -articulate a vision for the future of the School and flit the professions in the pharmaceutical sciences. drafted will. Applications and nominations: Applications (letters of interest, resume, names and addresses of three references) or nominations should he submitted to: DON'T DELAY . . . ACT NOW! B. Lyn Behrens, MB, BS President, Loma Linda I. Iniversity Loma Linda, California 92350 [email protected]

Individuals interested in faculty appointments in the proposed School arc also invited to apply in the same manner. Nominations of possible faculty are also welcome at the same address, 1 AnnEl Linda l/niversity is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities. and persons with die. abilities are encouraged to apply. 'lite University does reserve constitutional and statutory rights es a religious institution and employer to give preference to Seventh-day Adventists.

SUMMER JOBS! at For more information send your Georgia-Cumberland Academy Growing Young Christians NAME Five on-campus industries have summer jobs for ADDRESS students who have reached their 16th birthday. Starting wage is $4.25 per hour, plus bonus. GCA scholarships are also CITY ST ZIP available for workers who work a total of ten weeks. TELEPHONE For more information contact: Carl w. Anderson GCA Summer Employment (706) 629-4591 Drive NAME OF YOUR CONFERENCE FAX (706) 629-1272 Calhoun,397 Academy GA 30701

to the: Southern Union Trust Services P.O. Box 849 Decatur, GA 30031 Susie Burchard earned Louis Prioreschi earned Angie Cripe earned a a total of $ 1,657 last total of $1,502 last a total of $1,263 last summer and a total of summer and a total summer and a total $5,004 in '95 of $5,387 in '95 of $5,722.97 in '95

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A Sabbath afternoon beginning at 3:00 p.m.- with inspiring music, moving testimonies, life-changing preaching and providential opportunities. During MISSION 2000 you will hear... • An amazing report of how God opened China for It Is Written television. • New breakthroughs on a Hindu-owned network in India.

11, • Thrilling conversion stories from NET '95. • A remarkable account of Russian soldiers protecting believers from former communists.

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MORIAI, AUDITORIUM 399 llcCa1lie \venue FREE ADMISSION Downtown Chattanootta 4. The love is long-suffering, it is kind, observer. Love was written all over his the love doth not envy, the love doth not face. We are told that of all the ways we vaunt itself, is not puffed up, 5. Doth not communicate 55 percent is through our act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, body language, 38 percent through our The Greatest of These is Love is not provoked, doth not impute evil, 6. tone of voice and only seven percent Rejoiceth not over the unrighteousness, through our words. You see we can't just One of the most beautiful chapters in and rejoiceth with the truth; 7. All things talk love. It must be who we really are as the scriptures is 1 Corinthians 13—the it beareth, all it believeth, all it hopeth, all we relate to God, family, church, and "Love Chapter." This chapter describes it endureth. community, whether we are at work or perfect love—the very core and essence 8. The love doth never fail; and whether play, at home and to the outside world. of God's character and what God wants us there be prophecies, they shall become use- I wonder, do you suppose people like to reflect. less; whether tongues, they shall cease; this young man can see how much we love In the Review and Herald, July 21, 1904, whether knowledge, it shall become useless; Jesus? Is it also written on our faces? Is it Ellen White wrote, "The Lord desires me 9. For in part we know, and in part we clearly discernible and easily detectable to call the attention of His people to the prophesy; 10. And when that which is even without a lot of words? Would the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians. perfect may come, then that which is in world—my world—your world—be com- Read this chapter every day, and from it part shall become useless. pelled to say, "I can see how much you obtain comfort and strength. Learn from it 11. When I was a babe, as a babe I was love Him."? the value that God places on sanctified, speaking, as a babe I was thinking, as a In the book, Fresh Elastic for Stretched heaven-born love, and let the lesson that babe I was reasoning, and when I have be- Out Moms, by Barbara Johnson, you will it teaches come home to your hearts. come a man, I have made useless the things find a little reading describing love in Learn that Christlike love is of heavenly of the babe; 12. For we see now through action called "Love's ABCs." May this be birth and that without it all other qualifica- a mirror obscurely and then face to face; a description of us as Seventh-day tions are worthless." now I know in part, and then I shall fully Adventist Christians throughout the South- Some time ago I came across a wonder- know, as also I was known; 13. And now ern Union, the North American Division, ful compilation of 30 versions of the there doth remain faith, hope, love—these and the world field. "Love Chapter" entitled simply, "The Great- three; and the greatest of these is love. You'll have your hands full and your est of These is Love." My friend, Fernon From Robert Young, Young's Literal heart filled trying to live out Love's ABCs. Retzer, former Sabbath school and reli- Translation of the Holy Bible (Grand Rap- Love Accepts, Behaves, Cheers, De- gious liberty director for the Southern ids: Baker Book House, 1953). fends, Enriches, Forgives, Grows, and Union, compiled this booklet after read- Helps. ing of Ellen White's appeal and admoni- In response, our challenge is to show Love includes, Joins, Kneels, Listens, tion that we would do well to read this that kind of love in all the circumstances Motivates, Notices, Overlooks, and Pro- scripture daily. Retzer personally re- of life. We need to demonstrate that kind vides. searched and then choose these particu- of love so that it will be evident to all Love Quiets, Respects, Surprises, Tries, lar versions and paraphrases which gives whose lives we touch. Understands, Volunteers, Warms, Expects, a reading each day for 30 days. I would Some time ago my husband, Malcolm, and Yields. like to share one of these readings with entered a place of business to check on Love in Action breaks the code that you taken from this booklet. how much longer I would be there. We adds Zip to your life! If with the tongues of men and of mes- had a short exchange of words as I quickly God's love is expressed through other sengers I speak, and have not love, I have assured him I was almost ready to go. people to us. You don't have to be a become brass sounding, or a cymbal tin- After Malcolm left, a young man who was perfect saint to be able to share love with kling; working there became very quiet and someone else. You don't even have to be 2. And if I have prophecy, and know all reflective. Then he remarked in almost especially mature as a Christian to share the secrets, and all the knowledge, and if awed tones, "I can see how much he loves God's love. You just have to be willing and I have all the faith, so as to remove you" "Yes," I said, "I am a very blessed be open. God's love is like a fragrant balm mountains, and have not love, I am noth- woman. My husband tells me and shows that does double duty. When you spread ing; 3. And if I give away to feed others all me that love daily." I found it quite God's love balm on someone else, it not my goods, and if I give up my body that I amazing that in just a few moments only heals that person, but brings healing may be burned, and have not love, I am Malcolm's kind, solicitous and patient to you as well. profited nothing. love was noticeable even to a casual --Hazel Marie Gordon

A set of these three pictures in postcard version, and a copy of "The Greatest of These is Love" referred to in Vantage Point are available free by writing to Hazel Gordon, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031.

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