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VISITOR STAFF Editor: Richard Duerksen Managing Editor: Charlotte Pedersen Coe assistant Editor: Randy Hall Communication Intern: Elaine Hamilton Design Service: must when I should be cele- Reger Smith Jr. brating "independence" I find I'm more dependent Circulation Manager: DEPENDENCE than ever! Dianne Liversidge My van broke down on U.S. Route 78 in Pennsyl- Production/Design: DAY Diane Baier vania. It was 12:45 on Sabbath afternoon and I was The VISITOR is the Seventh-day Ad- all in charge, on my way to an appointment in New ventist publication for people in the Colum- bia Union. The different backgrounds and Jersey. And early, too! But suddenly I, and each spiritual gifts of these people mean that the VISITOR should inspire confidence in the other member of my family, was totally dependent. Saviour and His church and should serve as a networking tool for sharing methods that Dependent upon God to somehow lead us through members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address alleditorial correspon- another amazing moment. dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Dependent upon the young graduate who picked One-year subscription price—$7.50. me up in his BMW. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE Dependent upon a friend to pick all five of us up, (301) 596-0800 (410) 997-3414 lend us a car, make sure our van got towed away and President R.M. Wisbey Secretary, ASI H.M. Wright call ahead that the speaker was going to be late. Treasurer D.J. Russell Undertreasurer R.J. Jensen And it all worked. I mean, our dependence on God Senior Accountant C. Wright Revolving Fund P. Lee worked. hurch Ministries J. Clements Associate B. Manspeaker Two babies have just been added to the Columbia Communication R. Duerksen Union office family. They sure are dependent. But Assistant C. Pedersen Coe RICHARD DUERKSEN Data Processing M. Connor they're supposed to be that way. Tiny little beings Associates ...... B. Rowe, N. Lamoreaux Editor Education R. Osborn needing assistance with everything except crying. Associates F. Hoffer, A. Westney Ministerial F. Ottati I used to be that way. But then I grew up into in- Religious Liberty A. Westney dependence. Able to handle it all myself. So why do Trust Services J. Lastine COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE I find that I am still so dependent upon everybody ASSOCIATION President R.M. Wisbey and everything? Is independence a myth? Vice President D.J. Russell Yes. Secretary J. Lastine Treasurer R.J. Jensen Literature evangelists are dependent upon God to LOCAL CONFERENCES lead them to the right homes at the right time. Their ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Ribble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Corres- customers are dependent upon the literature evange- pondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA lists to follow God's leading. And it's working. 19548. Telephone: (215) 326-4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, The staff of Columbia Union College is dependent President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Corres- pondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH upon God to send students who will benefit from a 43205. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. quality Christian education. Your children are de- CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; Neville Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; pendent upon the teachers to teach with wisdom and 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Telephone: (410) 995-1910; Washington, insight from God. And it's working. D.C., area, 3011596-5600. You and I are dependent upon God to teach us the MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, Pres- ident; Ruth Wright, Visitor Correspondent; purity of His love, peace and power. God is depen- 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. Telephone: (304( 422-4581. dent upon us to pass that love, peace and power on to NEW JERSEY: Robert W. Boggess, Pres- others. Is it working? ident and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Brunswick Ave.. Trenton, NJ 08648. Tele- This is not a time to be celebrating our spiritual phone: (609) 392-7131. OHIO: Ed Motschiedler, President and Vis- independence. Instead, maybe we ought to celebrate or Correspondent; Box 831, Mount Ver- "Dependence Day." non. OH 43050. Telephone: ( 614) 397-4665. PENNSYLVANIA: Jerry Page, President; Gloria Bentzinger, Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. Tele- 5p1h5o6ne: (215) 374-8331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. Telephone: (215) 562-

COVER: During their Spring Big Week, Family Enrichment POTOMAC: Ralph W. Martin, President Resources reported that three of their "stars" in the Colum- and Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, VA 24401. Telephone: (703) 886- bia Union sold more than $3,400 in truth-filled books and 0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takom a literature. Betty Ana Murillas (center) from Springfield, Park, MD 20912. Phone: (301)439-0700. Virginia, sold more than $3,600, with Larry Carter of Butler, Printed by the Review and Herald Publish- Ohio, and Martha Gotsis of Elizabeth, New Jersey, close be- ing Association in Hagerstown, MD 21740. hind. (See story on page 6.) Cover design by Reger Smith Jr. July 1, 1992 Vol. 97, No. 13

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Vision 1: The local church will be the central focus and driving force of the denomination.

Vision 2: The joy and celebration of worship will attract Baptism people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool.

brightens Vision 3: Church fellowship will be so vibrant that youth memberover lifestyle retention issues will will improve decrease and conflict program Youth Day at the Berea church of Charleston, West Vir- Also part of the ginia, in the Allegheny West Conference became a very joyous program that Sab- occasion when 8-year-old Danny Adkins II was baptized as bath was special mu- part of the special program on Sabbath, April 25, according to sic presented by the Communication Secretary James Buford. church youth choir Joyce Adkins, Danny's mother and the church clerk, stated under its director, Danny Adkins II that her son, who is a bright student in the congregation's pri- Elizabeth Johnson. mary Sabbath school class, had asked her several times dur- "The baptism during Berea's Youth Day activities is a fine ing the past year if he could give his life totally to Jesus. example of how vibrant church fellowship can lead to member Buford also reported that Berea Pastor Derrick Moffett, retention even among the young people in our congregations," who acknowledged Danny's readiness and desire to join God's said Ron M. Wisbey, president of the Columbia Union Confer- family, performed the baptism while Danny's grandmother, ence. "It is our hope that more churches throughout this union father and friends--as well as many visitors--looked on. will reap the benefits of the third aspect of Vision 2000."—RH

FACE TO FACE: Profiles of newly baptized people

Samuel Chin- Sonia Chin- Jim Ross, Lynn Ross, Craig Red- Andrew Red- Heather Herb, tha, Sligo, Po- tha, Sligo, Po- Havertown, Havertown, wood, German- wood, German- Philadelphia tomac. Samuel tomac. Then a Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. town Philadel- town Philadel- Boulevard, was an eighth- sixth-grader at Jim and wife Because they phia, Allegheny phia, Allegheny Pennsylvania. grade student the Sligo Ele- Lynn were look- felt a spiritual East. After at- East. Andrew Attending when both he mentary School ing for the right need, Lynn and tending the and his brother, Greater Phila- and his younger in Takoma church when a husband Jim Last Days Re- Craig, were two delphia Junior sister, Sonia, Park, Maryland, member invited went to the lo- vival by Oscar of 16 people bap- Academy for a were baptized Sonia was bap- them to come to cal Adventist Lane, Craig tized in August year helped by their grand- tized with her Havertown. church and and his brother, of 1991 after Heather decide father during brother, Sam- They were bap- were baptized Andrew, were the Last Days to be baptized December of uel, in Decem- tized in Septem- during Septem- baptized in Au- Revival held by during Febru- 1991. ber of 1991. ber of 1991. ber of 1991. gust of 1991. Oscar Lane. ary of 1992.

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 3 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVING THE VISION

The g si The morning sun created grand DICK DUERKSEN patterns on the merchant's face as he OW VI smiled confidently toward the priest. "Then, with his next words, Joseph taught his old merchant to smile. ti tight situation. Especially the spoiled `Since you'll be selling me in Egypt, ones. And this wise kid, Joseph, could you teach me everything you wearing his father's multicolored, know about the country, animals, "How about a new silk gown for the long-sleeved prince's robe, was al- merchants, priests and silk? I'd like wedding?" ready a legend around the desert to be the best slave in all Egypt, and Potiphera turned to face Ben campfires. to do that I'll need your help.'" Marduk, the Midianite merchant who "His brothers hated him so totally "So you trained him for Pharaoh's provided balsam, incense, slaves and that they sold him to me for only 12 general?" The priest was obviously silk to the Egyptian royal court. The silver pieces. But I wasn't sure I'd impressed. craggy old merchant bowed low before gotten a bargain. In fact, I worried "Nope. Trained him to take over the priest, his upstretched hands that his attitude might make him a my caravan. General Potiphar only offering a flow of incredibly white silk hard sale!" got him on a fluke. He made an offer shot through with strands of pure even I couldn't refuse!" gold. The attentions of both merchant "I've been saving it for you," tatnskt me that and priest shifted back to the silk. Ben Marduk continued. "I knew They haggled down and up, finally when your daughter, Asenath, settling on a fortune for both. became a bride, you would seek choosing God g1.ows your "That Joseph, your beautiful the finest silk." utp , fills you with peace and Asenath's new husband, he's got Potiphera caught his breath the finest mind I've ever known." and knew instantly that he was makes yo% into a Ben Marduk slipped the gold going to make Ben Marduk a coins into a leather pouch that richer man. But that was all tiAutstwolAthy friend." hung safely under his embroidered right. He actually liked the old cloak. Then he continued speaking. trader, and Asenath would love the Several of the brightly robed atten- "I think it's because he's chosen to silk. dants in the priest's entourage moved belong to his God. Joseph's so loyal "Ben Marduk, what do you know closer, drawn by the crusty voice of a that he actually runs from anything about my new son-in-law? I hear you master storyteller. his God doesn't OK! Just ask Mrs. brought him to Egypt tied to the back "At first all he did was wail, cry, Potiphar about that! He's become as of a camel." scream and threaten. But I just left pure as that silk you are holding. The merchant's laughter nearly him there, tied tight to Old Ahmed's "Yes, sir. Your Asenath is one drowned out the shoutings and hump. But on the second night he lucky woman. And you're one lucky clangings of the bazaar. went dead silent. Kept looking off into priest. I'll bet even you'll learn a "Three things I know and three I the hills toward some nomad camp- thing or two from the new prime min- will tell you. His brothers hated him fires. In the morning he asked to see ister. I sure did. He taught me that because he was a spoiled son. You can me. Called for me in a soft, kind choosing God grows you up, fills you thank his father for that! voice. with peace and makes you into a "He's the smartest slave I've ever "'Ben Marduk,' he said, 'my father trustworthy friend. sold. You can probably thank his taught me that when I'm in trouble I'd "A trustworthy friend and a silk mother there. And the child became a best be grown up and trust Jehovah gown. Your Asenath is greatly man on my camel!" God. Those were father's fires last blessed!" "Became a man? How so?" night. He believes I'm dead. Gone. Potiphera, priest of On, chief reli- Done. I guess that means it's time to gious advisor to the great pharaoh, trust for real.' Dick Duerksen is editor of the Colum- caressed the shimmering silk fabric "Potiphera, you should have seen bia Union Visitor. that Ben Marduk had laid enticingly him break into his magic smile! Right in his hands. then, tied up on Old Ahmed. It was as "Ah! Let me tell you! Most every- if his whole life had miraculously one I know, young and old, become filled with glittering rainbows." like scared sheep when in a really

4 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE

Columbia Un "This is an unprecedented time of provide a smooth and efficient L planning and action for our college," transition during the summer, the says Ron M. Wisbey, chairman of the board has asked Dr. James Cox, a college board of trustees and president former CUC vice president for of the Columbia Union. "With a academic affairs, to serve as president renewed focus, a continuing emphasis pro tem. Continued accreditation on quality and stabilized finances, the The continuing planning and granted by Middle States 1992-1993 school year will be one of strengthening process at the college The Commission on Higher the most exciting in the college's includes a renewed emphasis on the Education of the Middle States history." religious life of all members of the Association of Colleges and Schools During June and July faculty college family. The board has also announced June 4 that Columbia members will be calling each current asked the college to develop an honors Union College will continue to be on and prospective student to share the program, a "Semester in Washington" the commission's approved list. This exciting plans that are already being and a pre-law program that will take continued accreditation means that implemented and to introduce full advantage of the unique business, Columbia Union College has been an students to the college's new presi- political and commerce resources accredited institution of higher dent. available in the nation's capital. education for 50 years. The presidential search commis- "CUC cannot afford to be like other Columbia Union College is a four- sion made its recommendation to the small Christian colleges," says year liberal arts college located in board of trustees on June 8. An Wisbey, "We are instead exploiting Takoma Park, Maryland. The college invitation has been placed, and the our unique advantages and training is operated by the eight conferences new president will be announced in Christ-centered graduates who are of the Columbia Union Conference of the next few days and introduced in thoroughly prepared to face the Seventh-day Adventists. the next issue of the Visitor. To challenges of today and tomorrow."

Prescription for Cultural Success at Columbia Union College 1992-1993 The mission of Columbia Union College has always focused on human development through Christian education. The college's goal is to prepare graduates for a harmonious and productive life in society. in accordance with its mission and to assure cultural success on its campus, the college has certain expectations of all members of its community, as follows: 1. The rights of every human being are of primary importance; the protection of these rights is an obligation on this campus. Everyone in the college community can help by not infringing on the rights of others, including the rights to dignity, respect, time and quiet. 2. Regular participation in community worship and service activities are the culture's test of other-directedness. Everyone in the college community is challenged to submit to the discipline of a regular program of personal spiritual nurture and religious formation, as well as of a regular program of community worship and service. CUC agrees with the dictum of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, "To educate a [person] in mind and not in morals results in a menace to society." 3. Beauty is an important value on campus, as is respect for it and the space and property of others. The love of beauty precludes profanity. The possession and use of unauthorized keys, theft and vandalism will not be tolerated, nor will trash or graffiti, written or verbal. 4. Discrimination when it comes to music and art is the mark of an educated Christian. The biblical principle is: "Whatever is good, think on these things." 5. Health is a sacred responsibility, a responsibility that not only implies the need for a balanced and nutritious diet, exercise and adequate rest, but also the proscription of substance abuse. The use of tobacco, alcohol or non- prescription drugs will not be tolerated, nor will the abuse of prescription drugs. 6. Another mark of culture is a sense of what is appropriate for time and place. This has implications for public displays of affection and Sabbath celebration, as well as for outward appearance. Dress should be simple and modest. 7. The safety of CUC's community is of utmost importance, which explains the need for adherence to curfews and dormitory checks, as well as for extending courtesy to others socially, including pedestrians and drivers.

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 5 SPOTLIGHT ON THE COLUMBIA UNION FER branches out •

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Even though the Family Enrichment dropped the cost of a Bible Story set from Resources literature ministry was formed about $400 to $299.95, which was exactly only a few months ago, the new organiza- the price of these books in 1982. tion has already placed more than $1.2 RANDY HALL Brisk sales and FER's streamlined million in truth-filled publications into organization have led to another benefit peoples' homes and is branching out into for colporteurs in the program: more exciting new ways of spreading the gospel. bonuses! While only 12 workers qualified Under Director Harold Otis Jr., FER for bonuses back in December 1991, this oversees the work of 291 literature evan- number rose to 52 four months later, gelists in the Columbia, Atlantic and when a total of $12,000 was given out to Pacific unions. This extensive territory is reward high achievement by literature divided into eight areas, three of which "The end is near. evangelists. encompass the Columbia Union. New items are presently being added Leading out in the western half of the Already much time to the Family Enrichment Resources line, union is Tom Kapusta, with Roger McQuis- has been lost, when including a brand new Spanish health tan serving as his counterpart in the Co- series available for $69.95 and a particu- lumbia Union's eastern half (except for the these books should larly interesting upcoming product: a 12- LE programs in Allegheny East and West, have been in circu- part series of animated videos on Bible which are not part of the FER operation). stories being prepared in conjunction with Elisio Lozano provides guidance for lation. Sell them the Adventist Media Center in Thousand Hispanic and French literature evangelists far and near. Scat- Oaks, California. These tapes will be of in the Columbia and Atlantic unions. "Walt Disney quality" and will feature According to Otis, "exciting reports are ter them like the three-video sets telling the stories of coming in from all three unions." One leaves of autumn. creation, the life of Jesus, the book of Acts example of the initial success FER has and the prophecies in Revelation. had is the fact that sales during the . . . Souls are perish- Columbia Union President Ron M. month of April surpassed $400,000. ing out of Christ. Wisbey remarked: "During FER's begin- An important goal of Family Enrich- ning months of operation, many well- ment Resources has been to translate Let them be warned meaning individuals asked me about this higher sales into lower retail prices on the of His soon appear- new organization. I always responded, material literature evangelists carry. `Just watch what happens!' And now the Until recently, Bibles sold by colporteurs ing in the clouds of dedicated and faithful work of our leaders cost $18.75 apiece; now they can be heaven,"—Review and literature evangelists has brought purchased for $12.75, a saving of six Family Enrichment Resources to life!" dollars for anyone who wants to have his and Herald, or her own copy of God's Word. August 13, 1908. In another move to encourage higher Randy Hall is assistant editor of the sales through lower prices, FER has Columbia Union Visitor.

6 VISITOR, July 1, 1992

Mount Vernon 00.1 students win leadership awards

Winners at the FBLA State Leader- ship Conference were left to right, front row: Cynthia Snider, Jennifer Chapman; second row: Joshua Welch, Danielle Connovich, Jack Gibson; Edward Dininger: third row: Jim Smith, Edward Dinin- 8th Introduction to Business ger, Nathan Poland; and fourth row: Jack Gibson: Dawn Shafer, Cindy Maier, Suzie 2nd Job Description Craft. Manual BY CYNTHIA SNYDER 6th Scrapbook The MVA chapter also won the fol- Cynthia Maier: lowing awards: 1st Job Description 6th Gold Seal Chapter Manual 10th Largest Local 1st Sales Presentation Chapter Membership The Mount Vernon Academy chap- 6th Marketing 10th Attendance at ter of Future Business Leaders of 7th Office Procedure Leadership Conference America won 31 awards and 10 tro- 8th Creed Oration A certificate of appreciation phies at the 45th annual FBLA State 10th Eleanor Gallagher from the National Society to Leadership Conference, which was Achievement Award Prevent Blindness held recently in Columbus, Ohio. Nathan Poland: Seven students who won first and Approximately 400 students from 5th Introduction to Business second awards will be going to the 25 high schools throughout the state Dawn Shafer: National Leadership Conference competed for awards in business- 6th Information Processing competition to be held in Chicago in related fields. MVA students only Concepts June. competed on one day of the two-day 7th Business Law FBLA officers for the 1991-92 conference because the second day fell 8th Sales Presentation school year are: President Joshua on Sabbath. Jim Smith: Welch; Vice-President Cynthia Maier; The following students won awards: 2nd Introduction to Business Secretary Jennifer Chapman; Trea- Jennifer Chapman: 7th Poster Design surer Barbie Edler; Reporter Cynthia 2nd Local Chapter Cynthia Snider: Snider; Historian Jack Gibson; Business Report 7th Information Processing Parliamentarian Jim Smith and 2nd Office Procedures Concepts Advisor Gladys Neigel. 7th Computer Concepts 7th Poster Design The Mount Vernon Academy chap- 8th Adv. Keyboarding 9th Office Procedures ter of FBLA, in its third year of Applications Joshua Welch: existence, has 28 members. The pur- Danielle Connovich: 1st American Enterprise pose of the organization is to break 1st Keyboarding Project down the walls between the classroom Applications 3rd Job Interview and the workplace. This is accom- Suzanna Craft: 5th Public Speaking plished through field trips to various 2nd Community Services 8th Eleanor Gallagher companies, as well as visits from guest Project Achievement Award speakers.

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 7 SPOTLIGHT ON ALLEGHENY WEST

Ephesus hosts largest health fair in Ohio

VALERIE LEE AND DAVID GRIFFITH

In 1988 Temperance Leader served a wide range of vegetarian Ohio Commission on Minority Health ti Sharon Townes Ozonuwe, a registered dishes. asked Ephesus to write the state wide nurse, conceived the idea of a health "As soon as one fair is over, I begin manual on how to run a fair. Carmen fair that would bring free medical working on next year's," beams Foster, Griffith spearheaded the committee services to Columbus residents. who on the day of the fair was riding that produced the manual. Little did she realize that one day around in a wheelchair due to a Lynval Williams, Ephesus' present that health fair would grow to be the disability. health and temperance director, notes largest in the state. Ozonuwe's suc- The health fair is a major event in that this year's health fair theme cessor, Ardith Wright, was able to Columbus. At the exit interview table sums up the importance of what the secure additional funding from the this year were medical students and church is doing: "Healthy Lifestyle— Ohio Commission on Minority Health. Ephesus members Ron and Kim Cle- Longer Life." This was the boost the fair needed. ments and registered nurse Sandra Since those years, LaVona Foster Wright Maupin. They received more has worked tirelessly in organizing than 400 exit evaluations and desig- Valerie Lee is communication secre- and securing screenings for more than nated appropriate referrals. tary for the Ephesus church in Colum- 19 medical problems, including dental The greatest public recognition of bus, Ohio, which is pastored by Buford health, blood sugar, glaucoma, nail the fair came this past fall, when the Griffith. health, massages, hearing and cancer screenings. On April 26, people attended from all over the city. Also, some visiting diplomats from Kenya, in town for business, heard about the health fair, and they also attended. Much to their surprise, they learned that they had dangerously high cholesterol levels. In addition to the screenings, this year's health fair had more than 40 booths where professionals addressed such topics as childhood obesity, sickle cell anemia, teen sexuality, sleep dis- orders, cardiovascular diseases, AIDS, lupus and prenatal care. Also involved in the fair were representatives from the Columbus Board of Education, area hospitals, the Red Cross and law enforcement agencies, which sponsored "Safety City" and "Stranger Danger" pro- grams for the young people. During the course of the fair, the church The health fair held at the Ephesus church in Columbus, Ohio.

8 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON CHESAPEAKE

Below: A new baptistry (right) was added to the church.

Above: The first new members baptized in the new baptistry are: (left to right) Chick Berger, Sonja Howard, Joan Cruick- shank, Karolyn Hall and Timothy Bush with Pastor Ben Boggess.

New doors between sanctuary and foyer. Baltimore First adds Pastor Boggess in the new baptistry on and remodels Ben Boggess, pastor of the Baltimore First church, has been pleased with the completion of the new baptistry. When the church building was originally purchased, it did not have a baptistry. One of our Chesapeake church members got the bid to not only build a baptistry, but also include three extra rooms. A total of $80,000 was needed to add this much-needed facility. It was a happy congregation when the baptistry was completed and five new members baptized within days. Boggess and the church board are planning unique methods to attract the local community to this beautiful church. One of the ways dis- cussed is to open the doors of the church on Sunday for an evangelistic meeting held on a weekly basis. Boggess also reported that the pastor's study was remodeled. New doors between the sanctuary and the foyer were also installed.

Below: Workshop participants display their VBS workshop vegetable robots. Left: Judy Rogers (center) produces "veggie" robots with representatives from all three On Sabbath, April 25, about 100 conferences. people from the Allegheny East, Chesa- peake and Potomac conferences atten- ded the VBS workshop held in the Sligo Elementary School. Judy Rogers was the main presenter of the new "Kids in the Kitchen" VBS curriculum. She is the author of the new materials that center around the theme, "Take Care of Your Body—It Is the Temple of God." Beverly Russell, Chesapeake Confer- ence VBS director, is planning on a good program this summer for all of our churches. If you would like to hold a Vacation Bible School program in your church, please contact: Beverly Russell, 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, Maryland, 21044; phone (410) 995-1910.

VISITOR, July 1. 1992 9 SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

Students participate in director. Loaves and Fishes is a soup "The honors class has two to three kitchen run through the campus minis- times as much writing—daily writing weeks of prayer tries office of Columbia Union College in assignments," said Susan Toth. Stu- Takoma Park, Maryland. dents are expected to maintain a "B" "I am expecting a spiritual explo- average or better in an honors class. sion," stated current Wheaton Pastor and former Baptist minister Tony Mav- AP and honors classes rakos at the beginning of TA's Fall Week challenge students ASSET helps students of Spiritual Emphasis. His goal for the succeed in life week was to "recruit, enlist and induct Of the 320 students enrolled at TA, students into God's military service." 176 are enrolled in either an honors Observing that students who suc- "This is the time to regenerate our class or an advanced placement class. ceed in school succeed in life, Dr. Selma lives," said Pastor Tony Mavrakos. Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Bi- Chaij, guidance counselor, has instituted Student Council Pastor Sheryl Lin- ology I, Biology II, Chemistry and fresh- Academic Skills for Student Excellence deman lead out in the Student Week of man, sophomore and junior English are at Takoma, ASSET. This program is Prayer, introducing new, innovative as-pects offered. In addition, college-level Ad- designed to improve student achieve- to the week. This year people with talents vanced Placement English and Ad- ment and emphasize success. other than speaking or singing were given vanced Placement Government are also ASSET has four levels: freshman the opportunity to participate. available. study skill classes, academic effort lists, Honors and AP classes are taught at math and English labs and individual TA shares through an accelerated pace emphasize in-depth study partners with first semester study writing assignments and projects re- skills classes aimed at starting fresh- Project TALK quiring heavier reading and more inde- men with good study skills. pendent work. "We saw a need to help the freshman "Project TALK is Christmas come The AP classes assist students in adjust to heavier demands in academy," true for children," said Liz Strachan, scoring well on the Advanced Place- said Bible Department Chairman and campus ministries chair. "It is a good ment exam taken in May. They also study skills instructor Don Tripp. opportunity for the kids ofTakoma Acad- provide a challenge for students serious The second level of ASSET, academic emy to share with others who are not as about their studies. effort lists, is aimed at recognizing stu- lucky," she added. TA students score high compared to dents with outstanding effort. Academic The T.A. students brought a collec- other advanced students across the coun- effort is defined as having perfect atten- tion of new, unwrapped toys and pres- try. Last year 36.4 percent scored the dance and turning in all assignments in ents to give to the children of families to maximum five on the Advanced Place- all classes on time. whom the National Honor Society gave ment English exam. The national aver- Math and English labs comprise the Thanksgiving baskets. age was 12.6 percent. Nationally, 68.5 third level of ASSET. Susan Toth's English students each percent of the class of 1991 received "I like math lab because I get enough brought in one dollar. With the money scores of three or higher. 91 percent of attention", explained Atiba Shrophshire, that students gave, 19 gifts were pur- TA's 1991 AP Seniors received scores of sophomore. chased. Choices ranged from Barbie dolls three or higher. Individual study partners are the to footballs. Classes limited to 15 students allow fourth level of ASSET. Students are Tete Koffie-Lart, one of the students for more group discussion "where the paired with peer tutors, and the two who went out and bought the gifts, said students come up with the answers and become partners in progress. thoughtfully, "I know how a parent must this serves as the basis for independent Many students are recommended to feel when he or she gives a gift." work," explained Myrna Candelaria, labs by either their teachers or Dr. Chaij. Freshman Stacy Wilson said, "I don't Sophomore English honors teacher. Other students attend voluntarily. think everyone would have given a gift if Ms. Toth hadn't asked us. It made me feel part of the project to donate a $1 to Student council such a worthy cause." creatively changes Students volunteer in tradition college soup kitchen The student council proved to be innovative this Of the 30 National Honor Society year, deviating from tradi- members in the Takoma Academy chap- tion in many of its activities. ter, 21 chose Loaves and Fishes as their Shaking hands took on a community service project to which they tropical twist this year with donate four hours per month. In addi- students at the Handshake tion, Kelly Jones, freshmen and sopho- sporting brightly flowered more Bible teacher, offers optional beachwear, grass skirts, assignment points for each hour spent shell necklaces and flowers in their hair. Instead of shak- volunteering at the kitchen. Chemistry students Daryl Wout and Ron Brathwaite "It's amazing; all of a sudden, God juniors, and senior Jenny Samuel work during the ing hands in the gym, the rains blessings on us," said Lori Leonard, third period chemistry lab, a recent addition. hands were shaken in the hallways .

10 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

Prado, home of the world's larg- the members have other commitments est art collection. vying for their time. We meet every In Toledo they visited the other Friday evening, and at least 15, Church of Santo Tome, which usually more, are able to come." houses one of El Greco's master- The current sponsor, Kelly Jones, is pieces, as well as El Transcito leaving TA; however, there are several Synagogue. In addition, Tako- adults, including new Bible teacher mans visited the "Valley of the Dwayne Boyer, who are interested in Fallen," a monument to the sponsoring the club for next year. In Spanish Civil War dead. addition, several students are interested In France they visited the in being the youth leader for next year. Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs- Elysees and Chartes, "the Birth- P.E. teacher stresses place of French Culture." They Christianity in athletics Left to right: Scott Lawrence, Mindy Rodenberg, saw the Chateau d'Amboise, Joy DeShay, Melanie Rumble, Jean Davadas and where the famous Italian "I plan to stay and be a positive influ- Cecilia Leger closely analyze Tess of the painter, Leonardo da Vinci, is ence," said Brad Durby, TA's new physi- d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. buried. On their last tour they cal education teacher, who wants "to visited Versailles. show kids that you can be an athlete and Keeping with the tropical theme, a According to Mastrapa, this trip was still be a Christian. It's kind of a hip-to- part of the activities was the Calypso an "eye-opening experience for students." be-square thing." March, a favorite event for several The foreign language students were Besides teaching P.E., he will coach people. not the only group to travel this spring. the varsity basketball team, help run Instead of hosting the Valen-tine's The choir went to Bermuda, and the or- the intramurals program and co-spon- banquet at a hotel or country club as it chestra went on a tour of Canada. sor the senior class. has been in the past, the student council Choir members' time was divided be- Durby tries to expect the same from arranged for the banquet to be held at tween vacation and performances. The his female students as he does from the Toby's Dinner Theater in Columbia, choir did several performances, includ- male students. "Women can be athletes Maryland. The performance for the ing one on Sabbath at a church. When and still be lady-like," he said. evening was Seven Brides for Seven they were not performing, they had free Durby is involved with the intramu- Brothers. Many students enjoyed the time. rals. He plays in them and sets them up, change, and the turnout was high. The cost of the trip to Bermuda was but he allows the captains to decide Spirit Week was planned and orga- less than $300 per person for air fare. what to do for their teams. nized by the special activities commit- Choir Director Dunbar Henri helped One of Durby's goals is to get all tee chaired by senior Jenny Samuel. raise funds by performing a concert in students involved in the intramurals at Three new games were played, and step early February, which brought in over least once this year. teams from each class performed a rou- $1,000. tine during chapel one day. The choir also hosted an Indian din- Jenny Samuel explained, "The basis ner to raise funds for the trip. Jeyar of judging which class had the most Sathyasheelappa donated and cooked school spirit included creativity, execu- most of the food for this Indian meal, tion, sportsmanship and spirit." Being which was served in Takoma Acdemy's supportive of other classes was a new gymnasium. More than 350 tickets addition. "We were trying not to empha- priced at $10 were sold. size class competition," she commented. With instruments in tow, the Takoma She then added, " I was proud of our Academy orchestra, under the direction school because of the spirit. It makes me of Dennis Hunt, went for a four-day tour happy to see others having a good time." of Vermont, New York and Canada. The group went sight-seeing and gave concerts. On the last day of the tour the TA students get experience orchestra went skiing at the Killington traveling abroad Resort in Vermont. More than 20 students visited Eu- rope during spring break. The four chap- Youth to Youth remains erones were French teacher Michele active despite obstacles Beach, who grew up in Europe, Spanish teacher Orlando Mastrapa, Selma Chaij "Our Youth to Youth club has re- and Guidance Counselor and History mained surprisingly active this year," Department Chairman Robert Albright. commented senior Mindy Rodenberg, In Madrid they visited the Plaza de who is the youth leader for the program. Espana, the Puerta del Sol, the royal "We have had many scheduling prob- Coach Brad Durby and varsity team palace built by King Phillip V and the lems. Living in the D.C. area, many of members eagerly watch during a recent basketball game.

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Let's play 'baptisms' ting up and taking down the equipment, delphia area. My children are replacing even singing a musical special one the indoor games of winter with the It was too quiet in the house. I have evening. He watched it all. And when outdoor activities of spring. But I pray been a parent long enough to know that the baptisms began he carefully observed that Daniel doesn't forget his "baptism" blessed quietness is often times an indi- this interesting inclusion to the worship game. I pray that my congregation will cator of trouble. Knowing my youngest service. He had played church before. not soon forget the benefits of ongoing was taking his afternoon nap, it was the But it was as if he now realized that evangelism: renewal, revival and growth activities of his older along with the announcements, the for the kingdom of God. brother that concerned songs of praise, the of- Come on, Daniel! Grab your bath- me. Stepping around fering and the sermon, robe; let's play "baptisms!" the corner, I peered church should also in- Come on, church! Grab your bath- into the living room to clude baptisms. robes; let's play "baptisms!" see what he was up to. But my 4-year-old The Pennsylvania Conference will be Daniel, my 4-year wasn't the only one calling for its special camp meeting evan- old, was partially hid- who caught the mes- gelism offering. The funds received will den behind the re- sage that evangelism assure the continued evangelistic thrust cliner. He had undone is to be an integral part in the Pennsylvania Conference and sup- his shirt and was in of church life. The port future field schools for training the process of taking whole tempo of the pastors in evangelism. off his belt. It seemed church seemed to beat BARRY J. TRYON apparent that more a little faster as the Pastor clothes would soon be members united to coming off as well. pray together for God With curiosity I to work in our city. asked, "What are you Many became involved doing?" He flashed an in forming the various Adventists in Action embarrassed smile as committees necessary if he didn't really want for running a success- The youth and adults of the Shermans to answer, then qui- ful campaign. Mem- Dale congregation have been distrib- etly said, "I'm playing Barry and Lilly Tryon with children bers who came to the uting literature on a regular basis David (left) and Daniel. `baptism."' With help meetings experienced during the first quarter of 1992. More from Mom, Daniel donned his little bath- the joy of hearing again than 1,100 copies of The Desire of robe, then, dressed in the proper attire, the wonderful truths of the Bible and Ages and more than 500 copies of continued his game of "baptism." It was the thrill of watching the Spirit of God Happiness Digest Amazing Facts bro- a simple game. He would go into the work on the hearts and lives of those chures have been given away. They dressing room (behind the recliner) and attending. Habits were broken and per- have been received well in the com- change into his robe. Then he would sonal and family problems overcome as munities they have visited, and the step out into the baptismal font (in front people surrendered themselves to Jesus. church family is looking forward to of the stereo), say a few words and "bap- As with any series of meetings, the continued success and God's bless- tize" the people. testimonies are many. There was an ings in this intensive endeavor. I smiled at the creativity of his play. Adventist store owner who packed up But it was not just the smile of an his van every night to bring his own Under the direction of Miriam Fran- amused parent. I knew where Daniel family and others he had invited to the cisco, the Allentown young adult min- got the idea for his "baptisms" game, lectures. What joy was on his face as he istries organization is collecting coats, and I was glad that he had caught the saw how he had been used by the Holy shoes, blankets, kitchen items and message of what had just transpired at Spirit to lead two of his customers to clothing for infants, children and our church. Jesus. And the Bible study group that adults for distribution to the home- In January of this year, the Pennsyl- prayed for the non-Adventist husband less and poor in Allentown. A home- vania Conference held one of its field of one of our church members. They saw less feeding event is conducted one schools of evangelism at the Boulevard the prayer-answering God at work when Sunday per month in cooperation church in Philadelphia under the direc- they witnessed his baptism. with a local agency. tion of Dan Bentzinger. The field school, The meetings are over in Philadel- Carol Buchalski and her non-Adventist funded in part by the evangelism offer- phia, but the vision continues at the sister volunteered to sort, fold, hang ing given at the 1991 Pennsylvania Boulevard church. Plans are being made and shelve good used clothing and Camp Meeting, was designed to train to reach even farther into our commu- open the Nanticoke Community Ser- local pastors in the "how tos" of conduct- nity and hold another series next year. vices Center every Tuesday to the ing their own evangelistic meetings. The congregation has caught the mes- public. In the early stages of the Four pastors from around the confer- sage that evangelism is the lifeblood of center, when organizing the shelves ence transferred to Boulevard for seven the church and the reason for its exist- and racks, Alice Norton and Mary- weeks for the purpose of learning about, ence. Evangelism is not a once-a-year Beth Patrick volunteered many hours watching, experiencing and practicing event, but should be an everyday expe- helping. After working, the ladies go every aspect of evangelistic meetings. rience in the lives of Jesus' followers and door to door and leave Bible study And Daniel? He was there every the focal point of every church. enrollment cards at homes on a new night. Helping us greet the people, set- Spring is slowly coming to the Phila- street each week.

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Adventist Health Care in the Columbia Union

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Leland Memorial Hospital Beyond physical For Ruth Johnson, R.N., a charge nurse on the intensive care unit at Leland Mem- orial Hospital, nursing is much more than needs taking care of her patient's physical needs. It means taking an interest in his or her When Florence Nightingale first lit the personal, spiritual and emotional needs as lamp of the nursing profession, she had no well. idea it would be carried a century later "In the nursing profession, you must through the halls of hospitals around the apply your spirit, body and mind—it takes globe. While all nurses still carry this all three," said Johnson, a 10-year Leland lamp of caring and healing, the Christian employee. "You get 100-fold more reward nurse carries a lamp that shines brighter than what you put into it." with the Light of the World. But the lamp held by the Adventist Christian nurse shines brightest of all.

Kim Wicki of Hackettstown Hackettstown Community Hospital Community Hospital Just ask Hackettstown Community Hospital nurse Kim Wicki. Introduced to watch for the opportunity to have special Adventism by her enthusiastic yet patient prayer with my patients." fiancee, Keith, she was at first somewhat One in particular, a Catholic woman skeptical about all the "strange new informa- who was very depressed at the thought of tion." After listening to a compelling Sab- dying, asked that Kim remain with her bath morning sermon by Henry Wright and pray. "She requested that I read the during the '91 New Jersey camp meeting, 23rd Psalm to her, and it made us both she could hold back no longer. "My heart feel a lot better," said Kim. "It's one of was beating so fast as he made the call," my favorites, too. said Kim. "I was sweating, shaking." "At least once a day a patient will Ruth Johnson, R.N., winner of Le- Excitedly noticing the Holy Spirit at smile, ask to hold my hand awhile or land's1992 Leoma Dillon Award for Nursing Excellence. work, Keith discreetly offered to accom- express appreciation for my care. To me, pany Kim should she decide to respond. that's what nursing now is really all Johnson's patients speak highly of her, To his delight, she did, and two months about—not just helping people get well, and some even return to the hospital just to later she was baptized. Now as husband but watching for opportunities to help visit. "Ruth consistently delivers the high- and wife, Kim and Keith are eager to share uplift some dear person who may never est standard of nursing care to the patient this "strange new information" with others. again be quite so open to God's influence." and family, doing the 'little extras' that Did such a change affect her perspec- Adventist nurses; bringing hope as well calm fears and make their hospital stay as tive as a nurse? "It has been easier dealing as healing; dispelling darkness as they carry pleasant as possible," said colleague with the suffering I see," Kim said. "I the light of Christ's love beside each sickbed. continued on page 15

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ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE Nurses make the difference IN THE COLUMBIA UNION Health care today is comprised of a variety of professions to meet the broad spectrum of Adventist HealthCare, Inc. health-care demands. Throughout this range of need you usually find the presence of a caring and (Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers) compassionate nurse. Whether it is the doctor's office, a hospital intensive care unit, a dialysis 9430 Key West Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 unit, the emergency room or home care, all of these areas require (301) 309-0660 nurses to provide care to patients needing medical attention. Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. Many of us have different perceptions about nurses and the 10800 Lockwood Drive care they provide; usually this perception is based on personal Silver Spring, MD 20901 experiences and/or what we have been taught. Several adjectives 9430 Key West Avenue #205 come to my mind when I think of what I would expect to find in a Gaithersburg, MD 20850 (301) 681-9760 nurse: caring, competent, skilled, compassionate, knowledgeable, Hackettstown Community Hospital responsible and committed. 651 Willow Grove Street As the senior executive director of Adventist Home Health Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Services, Inc., I have had the opportunity to closely observe these (908) 852-5100 qualities I mentioned to you. On a home visit I made with one of Hadley Memorial Hospital our nurses, I could see compassion and warmth exhibited as she 4601 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW George Child carefully worked with the patient to make certain that he was taking Washington, DC 20032 Adventist Home Health Services (202) 574-5700 Senior Executive Director his medications properly. She also demonstrated her competence Home Assistance, Inc. and skill as she reviewed with the patient his diagnosis and plan of 10800 Lockwood Drive care. Silver Spring, MD 20901 The majority of care provided at Adventist Home Health Services is nursing care. Our (301) 681-9602 nurses have opportunity to reach out to many patients. Their focus is to work within the "whole Kettering Medical Center person" framework of care, not only meeting the physical needs, but also covering the mental and 3535 Southern Boulevard spiritual aspects of patient care as well. Kettering, OH 45429 (513) 298-4331 We often hear expressions of gratitude from our patients for the opportunity to "heal at Leland Memorial Hospital home" rather than spend additional time in the hospital away from family and friends. When our 4409 East-West Highway nurses make visits, we can visibly see patients relax during the first several days at home. In their Riverdale, MD 20737 homes they have "more say" about what happens to him or her. Family members and friends can (301) 699-2000 freely visit, surroundings and especially food are familiar! This familiarity means security, peace Reading Rehabilitation Hospital and safety to the individual who is recuperating. Being home means: "I'm getting back to normal." R.D. 1, Box 250 We find patients are ready and willing to participate in their healing process in the home setting. Morgantown Road Reading, PA 19607 There is no doubt that the patient's increased involvement and a more relaxed, peaceful state of (215) 777-7615 mind contribute to the healing process our nurses work diligently to facilitate. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Probably the most accurate response to what nursing care is at Adventist Home Health 9901 Medical Center Drive Services is demonstrated in how our patients respond to the patient survey section entitled, "What I Rockville, MD 20850 liked best about Adventist Home Health Services was ...." Some of the responses are: "The way (301) 279-6000 the nurses handled my needs and concerns was very professional; The nurses were very helpful, Washington Adventist Hospital dedicated and understanding; Nurses were cheerful, efficient, instructive, pleasant and very caring; 7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 The nurse was knowledgeable and informative." (301) 891-7600 Recognizing these essential qualities in nurses, Adventist Home Health Services continues our commitment to provide the highest quality of home care nursing available. This commitment is reflected in our team of carefully selected nurses.

George L. Child is senior executive director of Adventist Home Health Services in Silver Spring, Maryland. The agency provides skilled intermittent home care services in Montgomery County, Prince George's County and the District of Columbia. AHHS is Medicare and Medicaid certified and JCAHO accredited.

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Beyond physical needs, continued from page 13 ber of social outings and religious services; News a plant operations crew that not only HACKETTSTOWN COMMUNITY Charlene Earle, R.N. That may involve ensures room temperatures are individually HOSPITAL helping a patient to understand his or her controlled, but also hangs a favorite paint- ■ New community health seminars condition, sharing a hug or a prayer or ing, repairs a wheelchair or replaces a Members of the medical/dental staff of putting in extra hours to care for someone screw in an old rocking chair; a rehab team Hackettstown Community Hospital are who is critically ill. of physical, occupational and speech ther- helping area residents learn more about Johnson is noted for her commitment to apists who assist in achieving goals; and a varied health subjects through a new series quality care, dedication to continued edu- social services staff that distributes absen- of free community health seminars. cation, dependability, flexibility, and plea- tee ballots, helps with financial affairs and Discussion topics include Lyme dis- sant and caring attitude. That commitment ensures human rights are upheld. ease, substance abuse, new laser surgery is evident in her community activities as procedures, skin cancer prevention, breast well as her career. surgery, heart health, and more. As a member of the youth committee at ■ her church, Johnson helps to organize Benefits from lighting retrofit activities for young people, and her house Hackettstown Community Hospital is open to the youth in her neighborhood. has installed energy-efficient fluorescent For three weeks during the summer, she lighting, resulting in a reduction in lighting even hosts a "Fun Club" for neighborhood costs of from 40 to 80 percent—depending kids ages 5-12 in her home, where she upon the lighting application. Quality of teaches the children Bible stories and helps light has actually been increased, and the them with arts and crafts. negative environmental effects produced Johnson recently received Leland's by the consumption of power have been 1992 Leoma Dillon Award for Nursing reduced. Excellence, named in honor of a much- loved and respected nurse who worked at LELAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL the hospital for nearly 40 years before ■ Mammography program accredited retiring in 1984. The award recognizes by ACP Johnson for her clinical, educational and Nursing home staff member Magi Leland Memorial Hospital's mam- professional expertise. Hudak provides support and encour- agement to resident John Rogers. mographic imaging services recently Nursing and rehabilitation centers received a three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiology. The Regardless of how a nursing center While all these disciplines work in an accreditation process included a peer serves its clients, it must function to meet a interdisciplinary fashion to make a nursing review evaluation of the program's staff variety of needs in an environment that center, it is the caring that each employee qualifications, equipment, image quality, provides caring, warmth, autonomy, demonstrates through hugs, pats on the breast dose, quality control and quality spirituality, nourishment, entertainment, shoulder and a warm smile that creates an assurance programs. companionships and safety, all while environment that is not only goal-oriented upholding basic human rights. but also provides for a setting where ■ Said Daee appointed to board of To successfully meet these needs and healing of body and spirit will take place. directors provide a caring environment requires a For the resident, the nursing center Said A. Daee has been appointed to the team effort from all members of the nurs- becomes home and a place where he or she board of directors of Leland Memorial ing center staff. This requires a nursing will live out the rest of his or her livfe. Hospital. Daee is a board-certified staff that possesses keen assessment skills physician in general surgery and has been and acts professionally and quickly when If nursing sounds like a ministry that fits your talents, call the personnel a member of Leland's medical staff since life is at risk; a dietary staff that prepares department of your nearest Advent- 1981. He is also an executive board food with a flavor to satisfy discerning ist health-care institution. Most member of the Prince George's County palates; a housekeeping staff that keeps have nursing scholarships available. Medical Society and has served in the past each room spick-and-span while keeping as deputy medical examiner for Prince each resident's personal clothing clean and George's County. available on a daily basis; an activity department that ensures an adequate num- continued on page 16

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KETTERING MEDICAL ■ Hospital promotes health message in CENTER community ■ Ministry Care Line Washington Adventist joined WRC- program launched TV News 4's "Fighting Fat" campaign this A confidential counseling spring. Physicians and nurses provided service for professional church free blood pressure screening and leaders, spouses and children counseling at News 4's "Walk for is now offered by the Ketter- Fitness." The hospital also distributed free ing Clergy Care Center, an copies of a pocket-sized guide for affiliate of Kettering Medical calculating the amount of fat in foods. If Center. you'd like to receive a copy, call (301) Ministry Care Line offers 445-0755. subscribing organization employees and their family Ministry Care Line is staffed by mental health members access, through an professionals (seated) Bob Peach, director, (standing, from left) LoNita Fattic, Richa 800-number, to support and Stevens, Lorraine Beaven and Gaylon Worch. consultation when the human Ways to Wellness problems and unique stresses of being a Christian leader emerge. All Kitchen gardening conferences in the Columbia Union are READING REHABILITATION Gardening is an excellent way to reduce HOSPITAL currently subscribing organizations. For stress and manage your health by focus- ■ Employees enjoy Wellness Day more information, call (513) 299-5288. Wellness Day, a day to educate staff at ing on the peace and rhythm of life, as well as the beauty and mystery of the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital about SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST health and to celebrate it, was held Wed- HOSPITAL natural world. In our fast-paced society, nesday, May 27. Included in this year's ■ Krueger addresses medical school everyone can escape to the natural world activities were free spirometry tests, blood J. Harry Krueger, Shady Grove's by gardening, both indoors and outdoors. pressure and blood glucose screenings, director of pastoral care services, ad- Turn your kitchen into an indoor audiometry testing for children of staff and dressed the Christian Medical Society at talks on bike safety, stress reduction, the George Washington Medical School. garden any time of the year ... try garlic! nutrition and fitness. "It was my privilege to be a speaker and You'll need one big, fresh garlic bulb and The day-long event included Family emphasize the importance of providing a couple of big containers. (Gallon milk Night activities for staff members and their emotional and spiritual healing, as well as children. After a supper prepared by the jugs or coffee cans will do just fine.) Fill physical restoration," Krueger said. He the containers with potting soil. Break hospital nutrition dervices department, the spoke to the medical students on the sub- younger set was treated to games, videos ject of ministry to AIDS patients. garlic into individual cloves. Place cloves and bike safety tips, while parents and five inches apart. The pointed end of the members of the community were invited to clove should be at the top. Cover the top a free seminar entitled "Humor and Well- WASHINGTON ADVENTIST ness," presented by Anthony Massimini, a HOSPITAL with two inches of soil and water it. Be local psychologist and lecturer on health ■ A.A.R.P. teams with hospital to careful the soil doesn't dry out. Add and well being. educate public about chest pain liquid fertilizer monthly. When the "Our philosophy here at The Rehab is The American Association of Retired leaves turn yellow, it is time to harvest one dedicated to helping people live Persons featured Washington Adventist your garlic. Simply loosen the dirt healthier lives," said Jennifer Parent, the Hospital in a one-and-one-half-minute nurse educator who coordinated the event. news video sent via satellite to television around the plant and gently pull up the "This day is a reminder to all of us about stations across the country. The segment bulb. Make garlic braids or use the the benefits of healthy living. We hope by stresses the importance of paying attention garlic in your favorite dishes. And take providing this service we can inspire those to heart attack warning signals and pride in your gardening work! attending to take responsibility for their describes how the hospital provides rapid own well being and take active measures treatment in its new chest pain center. Reading Rehabilitation Hospital to live healthier lives."

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PENNSYLVANIA CHESAPEAKE BMA students More than 90 present fathers and sons week of prayer attend dinner Unlike most The Rock Hall and Chestertown, weeks of prayer, Maryland, churches recently held a this spring's Focus father/son dinner. More than 90 peo- On Christ's Ulti- ple attended this event, which was mate Sacrifice week held at Eastern Shore Junior Acad- was planned, orga- emy in Sudlersville, Maryland. Moth- Ellen Gibson nized and presented ers and daughters from both churches by students at Blue prepared and served the buffet meal. Mountain Academy With spring fever as well as base- in Hamburg. ball mania in the air, it was fitting to Student leaders have the Oriole Bird as a surprise talked about being guest. The Bird felt right at home as happy by trusting Brandon Williams sang "Take me and following God. out to the ball game." The Bird played During one of the ball with the younger sons, posed for programs, students pictures and signed autographs. were asked to write Barry Beaven and his two sons on paper worries entertained the fathers and sons with their captivating magic act. Bill and Sarah Beagles and problems they have in their lives. Nancy Drazza, owners of a commu- Then all were asked nity Christian bookstore called "The to bring these lists Mustard Seed," provided that eve- up and fasten them ning's music with piano and guitar. with a nail to the Dick Duerksen, vice president of wooden cross that creative ministries for the Columbia had been placed on Union Conference, spoke about the unique role of a man. He told about the platform. This The Oriole Bird helps Brandon Williams sing illustration helped about baseball at the father/son banquet. the history of the Buck knife and its everyone realize it's originator, who was a man of integ- simple to give our rity. He shared spiritual insights on Isaiah 49:2, which likens a man to a polished burdens to Jesus. arrow hidden in the Lord's quiver. The students re- Duerksen then went on to relate the fascinating art of arrow making by the Lisa Comley sponded very posi- Blackfeet Indians. And just as an Indian crafted and treasured each arrow, so God tively to the series. lovingly refines a man's character. Interspersed with his illustrations, Duerksen Many of the young gave anecdotes of experiences with his son. people accepted the challenge of stand- ing for what is right regardless of what OHIO Robert Skeggs, Ohio Conference su- friends might say. Teacher perintendent of education, explained the The students were purpose of the commissioning ceremony reminded how spe- commissioned and how the General Conference in 1988 cial the Lord is to at Canton church said how important the teacher is in the them yesterday, to- The worship service on May 9 at the training of the youth of our church. Connie Farkash day and tomorrow. Canton church was just a plain, every- Russell Lucht, the Ohio Conference An agape supper day Sabbath service. Yet in its own way, treasurer, was the keynote speaker. His followed by a com- it was just as important as the ordina- sermon was entitled "Vision Eternity." munion highlighted tion of elders and deacons, even bap- He said that mothers are teachers, and the close of student tisms. The service was plain. There was they must teach every waking hour. FOCUS week. no pomp or pageantry, just a beautiful Jess Jones, a former student of Cook- Speakers for the service with a blessing for all attending. son's, introduced her to the congrega- week were fresh- It was a teacher's commissioning. tion with a few words of praise. man Ellen Gibson, Debbie Cookson, who teaches at May- The commitment and challenge was sophomore Sarah fair Junior Academy in Uniontown, is issued to Cookson by Joan Yeary, assis- Beagles, junior Lisa from Rhode Island. She graduated from tant superintendent of education. After Comley, senior Con- Atlantic Union College in South Lancas- the challenge, Cookson was given a cer- nie Farkash and an- ter, Massachusetts, with a B.S. degree tificate of commitment by Skeggs. other senior, Scott in elementary education. She has taught JIM NOCK Scott Haakenson Haakenson. school for almost 20 years. Communication Secretary

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MOUNTAIN VIEW became actively involved by volunteer- Pathfinders raise ing at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, over $700 in better known as TASK. The volunteer effort is under the aus- free car wash pices of the congregation's Community Pathfinders of the Mountaintop con- Services department and coordinated gregation in Oakland, Maryland, raised by Gertrude Smith, the church's Com- over $700 on May 3 during a free car munity Services leader. wash. Ten young boys and girls, along Mount Sinai's Community Services workers have now been volunteering their efforts for the past four years. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, Mount Sinai provides three to five volunteers for the soup kitchen. Foods are sometimes prepared and brought to the kitchen, and clothing is also brought and distributed to the cli- ents. Mount Sinai workers also aid in preparing food on site and serving lunch to 300 people. The remainder of the regular volun- teers on the fourth Tuesday come from ALLEGHENY EAST the office of human resources at nearby Conference president Princeton University. Trustees at TASK have viewed Mount receives deposit Sinai as a church that is very community for Philadelphia church minded and have placed an article and A deposit check in the amount of Mountaintop church Pathfinders "clean a picture of the church in the Trenton more than $1,000,000 was presented to up" during their recent free car wash. Times newspaper in regards to the ser- Alvin Kibble (right), president for the vices this Adventist congregation has Allegheny East Conference, by Stanton with club leaders Tom and Diane Blake- Parker, executive director of Risk Man- ney, washed a total of 76 cars during the rendered to the program. Pastor Gene Donaldson actively sup- agement Services at the General Confer- seven hours they worked. ence in Silver Spring, Maryland. This The car wash was held at the Pizza ports and encourages this program. JOYCE SAMPSON check is partial settlement in the destruc- Hut on the main street oftown. Although tion of the North Philadelphia church, Pizza Hut does not make cash donations, Community Services Department which caught fire during re-roofing op- the management provided the location erations. and water plus free sodas and personal pan pizzas for each one who worked. In HOSPITALS return, the Pathfinders washed the cars WAH president honored of all the Pizza Hut employees. for service to A local radio station advertised the Under Marx's leadership, Washing- free car wash the week before, sponsored church and community ton Adventist continues to innovate and by area businesses. As customers drove Members of the community honored improve services to meet the communi- in, they received copies of the sponsors' Ronald Marx, president of Washington ty's health-care needs. Since 1985 the business cards and were encouraged to Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, hospital has more than doubled its num- thank them for the service. Many cus- Maryland, for his outstanding service at ber of open-heart surgeries; created new tomers also gave donations. a birthday celebration held in his honor outpatient surgery area; upgraded its The funds raised will help the Path- by Bryan Breckenridge, the president of family-centered maternal-child services; finders attend this fall's Columbia Union Adventist HealthCare Mid-Atlantic. begun a day treatment program for men- Pathfinder camporee and also assisted In recognition of his service to the tally ill patients; opened a pain resource in their June field trip. community, Marx received a resolution center; instituted a patient relations RUTH WRIGHT from the Senate of Maryland, a gover- program; created the area's first chest Communication Director nor's citation from the state of Maryland, pain center; and established a compre- a letter of congratulations from United hensive community health education States Representative Connie Morella program that now reaches 12,000 local ALLEGHENY EAST and a certificate of appreciation sent by residents. the Montgomery County executive, Neal "Marx's years of service include 18 Where there's Potter. years of missionary financial leadership a will, Marx came to Washington Adventist in Africa. He brings this very rich back- there's a way Hospital as vice president for finance ground of servant leadership to his cur- The Mount Sinai church in Trenton, (C.F.O.) in 1979 and became senior vice rent position," remarked Ron M. Wisbey, New Jersey, wanted to operate a soup president in 1982. In 1983 he was ap- chairman of the board and Columbia kitchen, but was unable to do so due to pointed WAH's president and chief exec- Union Conference president. "Marx is a lack of space. Instead, church members utive officer. known as a progressive and competent

18 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 NEWS The Family Column Christian leader. The hospital trustees are most pleased with the direction he has led the institution, as well as the Dr. Kay's Q&A outstanding vision he has for its future." TRINA MAGI Dealing with discouragement Public Relations Director Question: I have a teen- ager who is suffering from bouts of discouragement. I know it's a OHIO part of growing up. The problem Miamisburg member is that I'm a terrible example to marks her her right now. The finances are tough, my husband is working a 100th birthday Kay Kuzma double shift, and my squabbling One of Helen Stoehr's earliest rec- kids are sometimes more than I ollections is being about three or four can take. I feel like going on a vacation and never years old and "standing at the window coming back! looking for my birthday to come." Now Answer: No matter who you are, or how old, a resident of Centerville, she is celebrat- or what your position is in life, there are times ing her "century birthday." when discouragement reigns. And it's not always Stoehr was born April 11, 1892, in possible to get away from it all. The answer is to Wabasha, Minnesota. She remembers learn to go on vacation right where you are. In- traveling by covered wagon to Wiscon- stead of a suitcase, grab your Bible and find a sin, where her father planned to take Helen Stoehr shows off one of her many quiet corner. up some land. sewing projects. If you are bogged down with pressing deadlines At age 18, she started teaching 26 Stoehr has advice for the young: "Every and a "to do" list that looks like an unrolled roll of children in a one-room schoolhouse. woman should know how to sew—and if toilet paper, you probably feel I'm being totally "Even now I get mail from two sisters she doesn't have homemaking talent, she unrealistic. But just do as I say and see if it doesn't who were early students. They send should get as much education as possi- help. There's truth in the title of a book I recently me birthday and Christmas cards." ble. But homemakers are really needed read: Too Busy NOT to Pray! An introduction to Seventh-day Ad- today." Her counsel to young men: "Make Are you away from the bills and bickering? ventist beliefs came by way of a neigh- a wise choice for a wife." Good. Now take three deep breaths, look up and bor named Mrs. Winters, and about 80 She also believes that the training of tell the Lord exactly how you feel. His answer to years ago Helen, her mother and her children is important. One of her favorite your problem is in your hand. sister were baptized at a camp meeting Bible promises is: "Train up a child in the Start with Psalm 27:14: "Wait on the Lord: be at Northfield, Minnesota. way he should go: and when he is old, he of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine In 1914 Gustave Stoehr asked Helen will not depart from it." heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." to be his wife, and they settled in Minne- BETTY KOSSICK Great message, wrong timing? You want an sota, where they had two daughters, Communication Secretary answer right now? Try Matthew 11:28-30: "Come Esther and Ruth, later adopting a third unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, daughter, Betty. and I will give you rest.... For my yoke is easy, and Helen spent a total of 15 years teach- WORLD CHURCH my burden is light." That's great advice. Give the ing on and off, with the last six years African countries "burden" of your bank account, your over-worked dedicated to special education students. husband and the squabbling kids to the Lord! In between teaching and rearing a fam- face century's Are you beginning to feel better? Tell the Lord ily, she took in boarders and did sewing worst drought exactly how you feel. Don't just mumble. Say it to pay for her children's music lessons. As many as 40 million people are facing loud and clear. Be specific. What is bothering you Now a member of the Miamisburg the worst drought to sweep eastern and about your finances? Now, follow the advice in church, Stoehr was asked how she felt southern African countries in a century. Psalm 27. Wait. God is wanting to speak to you about reaching her 100th birthday. "I Reaching from South Africa to Egypt, about your finances. What pops into your head? haven't got time to be 100 years old. the drought has even hit the nations that Write it down. Wait again. Another idea? Continue Life is too short. It goes too fast. I don't normally export food, stated Ken Flem- to do this as you one by one give your burdens to have time to do it all." mer, assistant vice president for ADRA, the Lord and wait for Him to tell you how He will The "it" is sewing projects she does the Adventist Development and Relief lighten your load. As you wait, turn back to your for International Children's Care, an Agency International. Bible and start reading again. When all else fails, Adventist organization based in Van- "As recently as two months ago, reports pray the words of Psalm 70: "Make haste, 0 God, couver, Washington, and a Community were calling for excellent harvests," Flem- to deliver me, make haste to help me, 0 Lord." Services center in Kettering. mer said. "Germination rains were good, When you feel better, chances are your daugh- She cuts material and sews clothes but the rain for the flower stage of maize ter will, too. Why not encourage her to follow your six days a week. "I enjoy doing it. I've failed; and the crops are lost." example and take a vacation with God? always sewed since I was a little girl, ADRA is preparing now to have an ac- when I made doll clothes. When I was tion plan ready when the large-scale fam- Read more from Dr. Kuzma in the Family a child I didn't know if I would be a ine develops. Times newspaper. For a free year's subscrip- teacher or a dressmaker. It turns out SHIRLEY BURTON tion, contact: Family Matters, P.O. Box 7000, I'm both." GC News Director Cleveland, TN 37320; 615) 339-1144.

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ALLEGHENY EAST PENNSYLVANIA expenses for Pastor Jim Richards to Tenth-grader Upside-down worship conduct weeks of prayer in academies maintains Adventist boosts Sabbath around North America. This is espe- cially to help academies that may not standards at convention school attendance have the budget to provide week of Kelly Darby, a 10th-grade student at As a result of re-districting, the Haver- prayer speakers for their students. Pine Forge Academy in Pennsylvania, town church now holds its worship service Richards is a retired regional sales recently represented her school at the before Sabbath school, and the other large manager for the Nationwide Insur- Eastern Regional Hugh O'Brien Youth church in the district worships at its regular ance companies. He is a member of Leadership Convention in King of Prus- time. Marcia Niles, the new Sabbath school the Potomac Conference Executive sia, Pennsylvania. HOBY representa- superintendent, saw the change as an op- Committee and has also served during tives are selected for scholastic ability portunity to boost attendance. the past five years on the Columbia and leadership potential. With the members already present for Union Executive Committee. During the four days worship, there was no need for them to In 1980 he began a Saturday morn- of the convention, these come early to class. She contacted or cor- ing Bible study program in one of the high school representa- nered every church attendee and encour- units of the Virginia state prison sys- tives meet with leaders aged each one to stay and study. Then she tem. During the following year the in business and indus- followed up with reminders. regional administration of the depart- try. They are exposed It worked! Sabbath school attendance ment of corrections for the state of to a variety of career op- is up by a third, and another class is meeting Virginia made him the first and only tions and given oppor- in addition to a class added this past year. lay prison chaplain. He was installed tunities to investigate Niles has also involved more members two years later on the warden's staff. their own talents. so that now more people teach, some classes He served in this capacity for nine Darby was very con- have more than one teacher, and duties years until he retired in 1990. cerned that her partic- shift among several people. He has spoken at many camp meet- ipation in these HOBY MARK FROG HARRIS ings and addressed the closing ban- workshops would com- Communication Secretary quet of the national ASI convention promise her keeping the in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in 1990. Sabbath. Students who Richards can be contacted at his home: come to HOBY are re- POTOMAC 2682 Southwoods Drive, Roanoke, quired to stay in a hotel Week of prayer Virginia 24018; (703) 989-3870; or by and attend all of the ac- contacting the church's secretary at tivities throughout the speaker now available 1701 Memorial Avenue, Roanoke, Vir- four-day weekend, from for academies ginia 24015; (703) 345-9438. Thursday to Sunday. The Adventist-Laymen's Services and Richards will be available for the She met with the di- Kelly Darby Industries board has voted $10,000 to cover 1992-93 school year. rector, who told her that her request was unique. Although they held special services for Jews on Satur- COLUMBIA UNION PLANNED GIVING day and Sunday religious services, they had never dealt with a request from a Stewardship responsibility Seventh-day Adventist. As a result, he becomes stewardship blessing was unfamiliar with what she would Margaret Hamby, an X-ray technician, surrendered her heart to the Lord. need. He informed Darby that she would "I gave 100 percent of my heart to God," she said, and added: "No matter what, be excused from any activity she felt did I would do His will ." She was living near Atlantic City, New Jersey, and had not conform to her religious convictions. experienced some heartaches in her life. This turn of circumstances provided Margaret spoke of the promise in Malachi 3:10 regarding her stewardship Darby with an opportunity for witness- responsibilities, but didn't realize the blessing would be so abundant. ing. On Friday evening, for example, Shortly after her vow to God, her uncle from Woodbine, Maryland, called when all the other young people headed to ask Margaret if she could come and care for him. He had cancer. Since she for the HOBY dance, Darby was in her was unemployed at the time, she accepted the offer from her uncle, whom she room listening to sacred music on her had not heard from for over 35 years. headphones and reading from her Bible. Before he died, he had made it possible for Margaret to be given the home Then, when her roommates came back, free and clear. The present value of the home exceeds $110,000. she was able to share with them the rea- In reflecting over the past 24 months, Margaret can only praise God. "Not sons for her beliefs. only do I have a home, but it enables me to donate money to the church I love." A member of the National Honor So- All true stewardship has as its actuating principle a willing heart and will- ciety, Darby has the highest grade-point ing mind. How has God blessed your stewardship? Share your story with average in her 10th-grade class. She other members through the Visitor. For each story that is used, I have the plays the piano and violin, participates book Think Big by Ben. Carson to send you free. Send your stories to: Planned in cheerleading, takes tae kwon do and Giving Department, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045. is a member of the PFA Concert Choir. JERRY LASTINE JAYNE DARBY Director of Planned Giving Correspondent

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(121) wife Irene, daughter Dolly Kimbel, sister GET YOUR CHILDREN right intoScrip- Mildred Williams, brother Glenn, three CIAL SPIRITUAL GIFTS SEMINAR: "Your ture as young as 2 or 3. They enjoy memo- grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. God Concept." Featured speaker: Bill Liv- rizing whole chapters as they SEE IT, SAY FOR JULY ersidge. When: July 10-13. Where: Lehigh IT, SING IT, PLAY IT. Available: Psalm JONES, Emma A., born September 20, Valley Seventh-day Adventist Elementary 23, Psalm 91, Psalm 139, the Lord's Prayer, 1905, Mosby, Norway; died March 21, Paint School, 3950 Mechanicsville Rd., White- the Ten Commandments and I Corinthians 1992, Hopewell Township, NJ. She was a hall, PA 18052. Reservations are required. 13. Contact: Thy Word Creations, Rt. 76, member of the First church in Bridgeton, the World If you are interested in attending this sem- Box 28CU7, Glenville, WV 26351; (304) NJ. Survivors: daughters Ruth Dabney. Paint9 with Mar or would like to receive further infor- 462-5589. (1015) Anna Bowles, Doris Baker, Betty Banks 1\ AT _.-1 I mation, please call Cindy Eckhart at (215) and Eleanor Scardone, sons Elmer and 1 10 Love, 767-6702. (71) MYRTLE BEACH CONDO: Reserve Carl, brother Henry Anderson, 22 grand- — Second now for the exciting upcoming season. children, 32 great-grandchildren and seven MARYLAND SDA PODIATRIST: Dr. Two bedrooms, two baths, cable TV,micro- great-great-grandchildren. EL ,-ivet- . >,•‘' 1 - Coat Scott Nutter—highly trained, experienced wave; in/out pools; lighted tennis courts; C ci" by and board-certified—is available in sev- completely equipped and on a beach. Plus, LAMB, Janet I., born September 17, 1903, Jeannette eral locations to help any foot/ankle prob- see the new attraction to the Grandstand, Portland, ME; died October 15,1991, Havre " ' " n ' ' ' e j O h ' ' ' ' Johnson lem you may have, including arthritis, heel the Dixie Stampede. 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Floral Way, Apopka, FL 1992. He was a member of the Stanley, Chesapeake Mountain View 32703. (31) VA, church. He had worked for the Caro- (301) 596-5273 (304) 422-4581 BEAVER, Harold J., born December 14, lina, Minnesota and Potomac conferences, WILL CUSTOM BUILD YOUR HOME 1916; died March 5, 1992. He was a mem- managing the book and Bible houses. He New Jersey Pennsylvania on a large three-acre site in an established ber of the Piqua, OH, church. Survivors: also served as treasurer and assistant busi- (609) 392-8010 (800) 832-2665 neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah wife Helen, daughters Joyce Marsh and ness manager at Shenandoah Valley Acad- Valley close to the New Market Battlefield Carol Rowe and four grandchildren. emy in New Market, VA. Survivors: wife Ohio Potomac with access to the Shenandoah River. 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Ralph Neigh- (seven words) "Let us look at the new bours recently idea." wrote a provoc- There are six guidelines that I per- ative little book sonally use before I accept any new pro- entitled, "The posal: Seven Last 1. Biblical -- Is it based scripturally Words of the on biblical principles? Church." He 2. Spirit of Prophecy -- Can the idea points out sev- be backed by counsels given by Ellen G. eral reasons White? why some 3. Adventism -- Does it fit in with the churches grow Adventist style of conformity and inter- in membership pretation? and others have 4. Value -- Will it advance the work J. Wayne Coulter to close their of God in enhancing the gospel of Jesus doors and die. Most of us want to keep Christ? Dick Thomas (left) and Buddy Hart look up with the latest developments in busi- 5. Prayer -- Ask God to guide and to at Dundalk's new addition plan. ness, technology, automobiles and home give an open mind so that the Holy improvements. We consider that pro- Spirit may lead. gressiveness. But when a new or differ- 6. Counsel -- It is always wise to seek Dundalk church renovation ent way (which may be a genuine im- the counsel of a committee or group of Dick Thomas, new pastor of the provement) is suggested in our reli- believers who are strong members in Dundalk church, has enthusiastically gious life or church, the often heard the body of Christ (the church). begun a plan to renovate the church objection is (seven words) "We never did "Satan hopes to involve the remnant building. The head elder, Leonard it that way before!" The church often people of God in the general ruin that is Hennlein, and the church board were becomes shackled to horse and buggy coming upon the earth. ... Men and excited about the possibility of bringing methods. women will arise professing to have a new image to the church, making it As a pastor, an evangelist and an new light or some new revelation whose attractive in the neighborhood where administrator, I have heard those words tendency is to unsettle faith in the old members minister. used at times during the course of my landmarks. ... False reports will be cir- Architect Buddy Hart was asked to ministry. I am happy to say that "We culated and some will be taken in this sketch out an idea for the church. The never did it that way beforerwas not snare. They will believe these rumors members were delighted with the final used very often. But, when it was used, and in turn will repeat them, and thus drawing. The renovation will focus on the tone was of such finality that it a link will be formed connecting them the front of the building, adding a foyer stymied any hope of creativity and pro- with the arch deceiver,"—Counsels for and carport for people to use in bad gressiveness. the Church, page 344. weather. I am not suggesting that we follow New ideas can either be of great ben- Thomas says they are also looking every new idea or suggestion that flut- efit to God's church, or they can be most into the possibility of purchasing the ters in from innovative sources. I do harmful and damaging. I believe the vacant lot adjacent to the church build- think it is well for us to at least say principles outlined above can be a safe- ing. It would give them additional guard when investigating any "new idea" parking space. or "new light" that comes our way. The whole process of planning the Chesapeake Challenge renovation has lifted the spirits of the is published in the Visitor each month by the church members. They are planning on Chesapeake Conference, 6600 Martin Road, taking advantage of the growth poten- Columbia, MD 21044. President, J. Wayne tial of the surrounding neighborhood to Coulter; Editor, J. Neville Harcombe. increase their membership.

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CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE

Baltimore for Jesus '92! Coordinated evangelism! Missionary families! New church planting! Global Mission! You will be hearing a lot about the above terms in coming months from Chesapeake's headquarters, so here is a primer to get you started. Baltimore for Jesus '92 -- The "umbrella" phrase describing all outreach activities taking place in the greater Baltimore area during 1992 and again in 1993. Each church is planning activities, such as stop-smoking seminars, stress-control workshops and international food fairs. These programs, designed to meet the "felt needs" of our communities, will function as an "entering wedge" to bring souls to hear about needs they don't yet feel through the Revelation seminars and crusade meetings. Coordinated evangelism -- On Saturday evening, October 17,15 Baltimore area churches (including Frederick, Westminster and West Wilmington, Delaware) will each sponsor evangelistic meetings. These meetings will be widely advertised through radio, television and the printed media. The churches and speakers are as follows: Atholton Gary Jensen Baltimore First Lonnie Melashenko Baltimore City Bill McVay/Jim Chamness Baltimore Korean Shin Woo Kyun Baltimore Spanish To be selected Brooklyn Willis Dagenais F OR Linthicum Elders Frederick Dan Goddard Owings Mills/Randallstown Ed Reid Parkville-Essex Frank Ottati

Dundalk To be selected 4 --".444114144\ .11\ Glen Burnie Wayne Coulter 4 r. Pasadena Neville Harcombe Reisterstown Louis Torres Towson To be selected Westminster To be selected West Wilmington Lyle Albrecht New church planting -- A major goal of this outreach is to establish a Chesapeake congregation in the area of Baltimore near the new Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Please pray with us that a suitable meeting place can be found so this can become a reality. Missionary families -- Each Baltimore area church is being challenged to provide to the newly planted church a "missionary family" unit. These members will function as a spiritual and leadership nucleus for the new congregation, which will begin meeting in the early fall. Global Mission -- This term encompasses not only the overseas mission work, but outreach in North America as well! The city of Baltimore is designated as a North American Division "Global Mission" site for 1992. Volunteers from all over North America and funding from the division will assist with the project. On Sabbath afternoon, May 9, the "Baltimore For Jesus '92" Rally II was held at the Woodlawn High School auditorium in Baltimore. Inspiring music and testimonies were heard. Dr. Floyd Bresee, ministerial association secretary of the General Conference, challenged attendees to utilize their spiritual gifts to fulfill the gospel commission. All Chesapeake members are urged to make Baltimore For Jesus '92 a matter of special prayer. The Chesapeake Challenge needs you! People want to know what's happening where you are. Send us stories and pictures of events in YOUR church.

Send to: J. Neville Harcombe, Communication Director Chesapeake Conference 6600 Martin Road Columbia, Maryland 21044; or call (410) 995-1910

10 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE Students take mission trip to Honduras RICHARD PARKER

Imagine going to a place with no electricity, no indoor plumbing, no beds and very simple but good food. Next imagine beautiful mountain scenery, green tropical forests and cool moun- tain streams. Finally, picture yourself lifting 25-pound bricks, mixing cement by hand or hauling dirt down the side of a mountain in a wheelbarrow.

This is just the start of what it was like for the 56 students and adults sent from Chesapeake to El Carrizal, Hon- duras for Mission '92. The term "fron- tier missions" took on a whole new and very down-to-earth meaning! The rug- ged yet tremendously beautiful sur- roundings only inspired this adventure- some group of missionaries. Sponsored by Chesapeake's youth and drove one hour to visit a prison and A special thanks to all the parents, ministries department, Mission '92's objec- a child care center in Santa Barbara. family members, friends and churches tive was to build an addition to a public Toward the end of the second week for supporting the efforts of our youth on schoolinthissmallmountain village, which there was a meeting of the local town this trip. Our commitment has already is over 100 years old, even though the council. During this meeting, several begun to reap rich rewards in Honduras winding mountain road leading to it has members stated that "If these groups and in the lives of those who partici- been in existence for less than three years. represent what an Adventist Christian pated in the Mission '92 adventure. Students from the Baltimore and is like, then we want to become one, Spencerville areas spent the week of too." That night the council voted to April 13-20 building the wall to the build an Adventist church in the village. Some of the sights from the student mis- school addition and preparing a second Since then land has been donated, and sion trip to Honduras were, clockwise building (the kitchen) for the roof. When the money is pledged for materials by from top: the HVA student group; the HVA students arrived the next week, one of the mission team members. God school addition and the children who attend; Elizabeth Ramirez (Spencerville they energetically continued the work, sent our youth on a mission to a village school) teaches VBS; Gladys Decker finishing the kitchen area and nearly that had never heard of Adventists teachingVBS; students Charity Morrison, completing the school addition. before. They did the work, and He has Lara Galling and Lisa Jackson mix cement; Besides the construction, each day provided the increase. Please continue and (clockwise from right) Erica Negley, students held Vacation Bible School to pray for the work going forward in Christine Holtry, Lisa Jackson and Tom meetings, played with the local children the town of El Carrizal. Decker work on the school addition.

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 11 Hagerstown members tended, and Jim Williams, pull together at ground- who heads the building com- breaking for new church mittee, gave the "There's not going to be just a couple opening prayer. of people with shovels building this Mr. and Mrs. church. It's going to be all of us working Ron Pride pre- together." With those words Pastor sented two mu- Tim Roosenberg invited those attend- sical selections. Ron Bow- ing the ground-breaking ceremonies for ers, county commissioner, the new Hagerstown church on April 26 and Wayne Coulter, confer- to grab onto ropes and help pull a single- ence president, gave short share plow. The strip of land they dug addresses. After members is the beginning of a new church build- had pulled the plow together, ing to be located across from Hagerstown Bob Carr, head elder, gave Junior College. It will replace the one the dedicatory prayer, and destroyed by arson last September. attendees released bright- Even before the fire, members had colored balloons into the air. planned to build a new church and the Each balloon had a message ground breaking was a result of prayer, inviting whoever found it to sacrifice and hard work on the part of write for free literature. members who then had to put the plans The building, which is due to be Clockwise from top: Those attending re- into high gear as a result of the fire. completed within a year, will contain lease brightly colored balloons into the About 200 members, officials and 21,000 square feet and will seat 430 in air, containing an invitation for the finder friends attended the ceremony held dur- the sanctuary. It will cost about $2 to write for free literature; church mem- ing the mid-afternoon. Though fore- million. J.C. Burrey is the architect, bers grab ropes attached to a single-share plow to break ground for the new church; casters had predicted rain and showers and Richard Hensel is the builder. James Williams, head of the building com- had dampened surrounding areas, not a mittee; Tim Roosenberg, pastor; Wayne drop marred the occasion. EUGENE LINCOLN Coulter, Chesapeake Conference presi- Roosenberg welcomed those who at- Communication Director dent, and Robert Carr, head elder, put Hagerstown Church their hands to the plow.

Norrisville church Two years ago, three concerned mem- involved. On major holidays such as bers of the Norrisville church, together Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Moth- with pastor Richard Fearing, asked for er's and Father's days, each home was grows and grows an appointment at the conference office visited and a small gift presented. Their with Wayne Coulter and Neville future plan is to give each home a sub- Harcombe. Their concern was simply scription to "Signs of the Times." stated: their church was "dying." Mem- 3. Evangelistic crusade: It was sug- bers had moved away, some could not be gested that an evangelistic crusade found, and attempts at trying to attract should take advantage of the growth new members were not successful. What potential of the neighborhood and also could be done? the "sowing" activities of the members. Three suggestions became the major Willis Dagenais recently completed a emphasis of their long-range plan for successful crusade held in the church. church growth: There were at least 50 visitors on the 1. Internal evaluation: They made opening night of the crusade. an honest study of their own attitudes Nadine Owens, an elder of the church, as members. wrote an appreciation letter to the con- Misunder- ference. She says, "Good things just standings, atti- keep happening. ... We are a small but tudes and per- very active church and are now realizing ceptions by oth- some of the rewards." ers had to be The active attendance on Sabbaths evaluated and has just about tripled. The newly baptized Top: Pastor Richard Fearing baptiz- changed. members are being used in church activi- ing a recent convert in a makeshift 2. Outreach ties. There is a whole new spirit of horse trough. Right: Norrisville wel- in the Neigh- comes newly baptized members. optimism and thankfulness to the Lord. borhood: Their Norrisville is living proof to any church "Good Neighbor Campaign" broke down that things can be turned around and a walls of prejudice. It was a simple plan growing membership result from self- started by Peggy Yale and her primary evaluation, outreach ministry, public class that now has the whole church evangelism and the Lord's blessing.

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News of the People and Churches in The Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 / (614) 397-4665

Mark President's message There is an old saying that "bad news travels fast." So does good Your news. I know that I love to share good news with friends and family. At times I even share the news with total strangers. Calendar When I became engaged, I called all over the country to share the good news. My first call was to my parents, the second to my brother. June 28-July 5 When Rhonda, our first child, was born, I left the delivery room and Cub Camp went to the nearest pay phone. I remember calling my brother when Camp Mohaven Krista and Kevin, our twins, were born. He was shocked by the news July 5-12 and said, "Let me get Barbara (his wife) so you can tell her. She will Junior Camp I never believe me." Camp Mohaven When meeting a stranger, I find myself turning the conversation around to children. This gives me a chance to brag that my three July 12-19 Edward Motschiedler Junior Camp II children are all graduating from college this summer. Camp Mohaven Evangelism is simply sharing the good news! When I had a conversion experience in college, I felt compelled to share the news with my friends. I shared July 19-26 a very simple testimony; I had new peace and joy since placing Christ first in my life. Teen Camp After Pentecost, nothing could stop Christ's followers from sharing the good news. You Camp Mohaven could beat them, put them in jail or threaten their lives, but you couldn't stop them from August 28-30 sharing the good news. Senior Adventist Retreat We need to spend time in personal Bible study and prayer. God will then impress us with Camp Mohaven messages so precious we will have to share them with someone. September 11-13 Evangelism is not a program run by professional evangelists. It Pathfinder Leadership is our response to God's love! Weekend EDWARD MOTSCHIEDLER Camp Mohaven President September 18-20 Christian Ministry Workshop Camp Mohaven Vision: Eternity September 26 Ohio Adventist Retreat OPERATION THOMAS — Proclaiming Our Hope to India Camp Mohaven Description Needed Contribution Matching Fund Total Received October 3 Project #1 Four village churches $2,000 each $8,000 $2,000 $2,000 2nd Annual Hispanic Rally Northeast India Union October 9-11 Project #2 Two village churches $2,500 each $5,000 Union Pathfinder Camporee North Andhra Section Laurel Lake Camp, PA Project #3 Scheerer Memorial Hospital-new $4,000 October 9-11 roof Women's Retreat Camp Mohaven Project #4 100 felt sets at $35 each $3,500 267 267 534 Divisionw id e project Project #5 100 bicycles for pastors at $5,000 518 518 1,036 Mission Ohio $50 each is published in the Visitor each month * Please note that if the selected project is already fully funded, your donation will go toward another project. by the Ohio Conference. President, If you would like to help, send your name and address, along with the project you would like to help fund, to: Ohio Conference, Operation Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Jeanie Hal- Thomas, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 deman. These totals represent those funds turned in by April 30, 1992.

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 9 MISSION OHIO EVANGELISM

■ Literature reaches involved. "Humble, fervent prayer would do more in behalf hearts in Ohio of the circulation of our books than all the expensive embel- Literature evangelism is alive and lishments in the world,"— growing in Ohio, according to Tom Colporteur Ministry, page 80. Kapusta, area director of the new pub- Kapusta believes that if we pray lishing program, Family Enrichment the work will greatly be blessed. There is also a needs for churches to support the stu- dent program by helping with housing and meals. If you can support this important work in these ways, contact Larry Carter at (614) 599-6212. Five of the newly baptized Newark members are (left to right) Bonnie Hendrickson, Deanna McGee, ■ Spirit fills Jacque Haynes, Lynda Dingey and Randy Dingey. Chesterland Pastor Bill Davis, far right, greets the members. home on the West Coast, Joe Murphy church began to attend and made a decision for "Hello. Could you tell me what time baptism on the last Sabbath of his visit. Larry Carter trains student literature evangelists during last year's summer your church service is on Saturday?" He was baptized at a very special ser- student program. This question and other unsolicited in- vice conducted during a Wednesday terests have marked the beginning of night prayer meeting. "In each of these cases, our church Resources. "The work is really going exciting growth at the Chesterland had no previous contact with these forward," Kapusta said. church, reported Pastor Ken Studer. people. They just showed up one Sab- Literature sales are climbing as five The Spirit of God has been the evange- list in the following cases. bath. God's Spirit is working in mag- new evangelists have been added to the nificent ways," Pastor Studer said. Ohio team, reported Kapusta. Scott Pam Znidar, who asked the question, KEN STUDER Ward, an experienced literature evan- attended church with her three children Pastor, Chesterland / Cleveland gelist and one of the group leaders in the following Sabbath. She was bap- tized last December and is blessing the Suburban East District congregation with her musical talents. In January, two more strangers ap- ■ Newark membership peared at the church. "Could we please have some literature about your church? grows This is our first time in an Adventist The Newark church has witnessed church, and we would like to know more," remarkable growth during recent Michael and Pam Williams said. They months. were baptized this spring. They and Due to the illness of his wife, Dottie, their three children are now active in Lew McGee spent a lot of time around church programs. Pam is the new editor the staff who cared for her. One nurse, of the church newsletter. Lynda Dingey, was attracted by Lew's Another family stopped by the Scott Ward, the new FER area church requesting a schedule of representative, instructs students on church meetings. Since that time how to deliver a canvass. Tim and LuAnn Syers have been in church with their three chil- this past summer's student program, dren. Tim and LuAnn are study- has accepted the position of district ing and planning for baptism. Tim, leader for Ohio in the new organization. formerly a chain smoker, has quit. A student literature evangelism pro- He has been attending prayer gram will occur in Ohio this summer. meeting and has even helped with Under the direction of Larry Carter, 45 the church lawn at times. students will be spreading literature Jessica Stewart, a stranger at wherever it will be accepted. Carter has the time, began attending and has conducted 13 successful summer pro- been joined by her fiancee, Marcus grams. He believes that this year's Capps. Marcus became involved in an early morning prayer group team of students are very deeply com- via a telephone conference call. mitted to Christ. Pastor Jose Guillen and six Pathfinder members Students will visit more than 100,000 Both plan to be baptized on June recently baptized: (left to right) Cespar Pineda, homes. Their work will be greatly 6. Gabriel Rosario, Sammy Moreno, Cecilia blessed by your willingness to become Visiting his daughter from his Gavilan, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Esther Sierra.

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AlslIGEL.111SNI MISSION OHIO witness. She and her husband began IN Youths baptized at cent. studies and soon were attending ser- These events were culminated with vices and drinking in the fellowship and Fairfield the Amazing Discoveries Prophecy Semi- nar conducted by Pastor Burt. Thus far, Bible truths. They joyfully surrendered On Sabbath, April 4, the Fairfield seven precious souls have become a part their lives in baptism in January. Mission Church baptized nine young Jacque McGee Haynes was baptized of the Cincinnati church as a result of people into its membership. the moving of the Holy Spirit through when her mother, Deanna McGee, was Pastor Chester these outreach events. rebaptized. An Adventist cousin of Hitchcock studied Several other individuals are mov- Jacque's moved back to Newark for a with these young ing forward with hopes that they will while and requested that Jacque and committed Chris- join the church family as well. The Lord her aunt, Deanna, go to church with her tians in their homes deserves the praise, and we are grateful because she didn't want to go alone. and witnessed their for the moving of His Spirit in the greater Bonnie Hendrickson shed tears ofjoy enthusiasm and Cincinnati area. following her rebaptism experience. desire to take a MERLIN BURT Through the dedication and prayers stand for the Lord. Pastor, Cincinnati First Church of members and Pastor Bill Davis, a The Sabbath prophecy seminar was conducted. Re- service was fresh sponding to the Spirit's call, nine other and creative, with ■ Laymen reach out in individuals were baptized and received each of the youths into the fellowship of believers at New- Chris Francis, 15 taking an active evangelism ark. part in the worship "My heart was in my throat; I was Pastor Davis and the Newark mem- experience. Each scared. I wished I had never agreed to bers rejoice at the powerful way in which of the candidates help conduct a Revelation Seminar," God has been working in their church, read papers they commented Joe Shafer, a member of the especially by the blessing of 14 wonder- had written en- Mount Vernon Hill church. ful people who have joined the church titled, "What Jesus Shafer and Lewis Castillo, also a family. Means to Me" and layman at the Hill church, led out in a ANN DAVIS "Why I Want to recent evangelistic outreach to the farm- Assistant Communication Secretary Join the Seventh- ing community of Danville. day Adventist Shafer said, "We laymen think we • Spanish churches Church." have to be perfect. Fear keeps us silent As a means of and hiding in the pews. After being out focus efforts recommitment to on the firing line, that's where I plan to A series of lay evangelistic activities their Lord and a be from now on. I'm not afraid any- have started to yield tangible results in deep commitment more." the Spanish churches of Cleveland. to passing on the Castillo, experienced at evangelism Evangelistic activities include: a re- torch of truth to Jason Arnold, 12 in Central America, was anxious to get ligious interest survey; a renewed con- their newly baptized children, parents started in Ohio. Together, he and Shafer viction of the evangelistic potential of participated in a special candle-lighting coordinated a visitation program sup- the Pathfinder club; the placement of service with the baptismal candidates ported by enthusiastic members of the advertisements in the newspapers with and pastor. Hill church. During this informal and circulation among the Hispanics; the CHESTER HITCHCOCK brief visit to homes in the Danville area, airing of the evangelistic broadcast, The Pastor, Fairfield Mission Church members introduced themselves, left a Voice of Hope (the Spanish version of copy of the Great Controversy and in- The Voice of Prophecy); a Revelation • Cincinnati First vited people to attend the Revelation Seminar and a series of public evange- Seminar to be conducted at a school in listic meetings scheduled for summer. conducts evangelism Danville. Approximately 40 individuals came This all-out approach to evangelism During the winter and spring, the for the first meeting. Four individuals proved to be effective on a Sabbath af- Cincinnati First church conducted a have expressed an interest in baptism ternoon in March when 10 individuals, number of evangelistic events as a part and are continuing follow-up Bible stud- five adults and five children were bap- of its ongoing outreach ministry. ies. tized by Jose Guillen, district pastor. Members and Pastor Merlin Burt Castillo and Shafer rejoice with other Guillen reported there are a similar conducted Bible studies, a vegetarian members of the Hill church. To mea- number of interests preparing for an cooking school (with approximately 80 sure the success of the event, it is help- upcoming baptism. guests), radio talk show interviews, a ful to note that the community of Spanish members are excited that family finance seminar (conducted by Danville became aware of Seventh-day literature evangelists will be canvass- Jeff Wilson) and a Breathe Free (Stop Adventists because two young laymen ing the Hispanic quarters of the city of Smoking) Program. venturing out in faith were encouraged Cleveland this summer with our gospel- The Breathe Free program was di- by the reality that God will bless our filled literature. rected by Jan Comberger and Dr. Lois abilities when we place our confidence JOSE GUILLEN Lello and supported by a fine team of in Him. Pastor, Cleveland Spanish workers. Remarkably, the success rate Churches DALE GLASS of this Breath Free plan was 100 per- Communication Secretary

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CHURCH MINISTRIES ■ Pathfinders have heaven as their goal!

The Ohio Pathfinder Fair is now his- trophy graciously provided by tory, and what a legacy! Nearly 300 Worthington Food Company. The tro- Pathfinders and their staff almost ran phy spends the next 12 months with the off the Ohio map as they traveled to the honor club! This year, 6 clubs of 21 in the confer- ence achieved "500 Club" status: Akron, Mansfield, Dayton Area, Mt. Vernon Hill, Mt. Vernon City, and Hillsboro. In keeping with its perfect record since the Worthington Cup was first awarded in 1988, Akron was again recognized as Ohio Pathfinder Club of the Year, hav- ing missed only 2 points out of 600 possible this year! The fair was a cooperative effort of all the clubs in Ohio, who either planned or operated portions of the weekend's pro- gramming. And a good time was had by Mansfield Club Pathfinders show the perfect salute. all! DOUG HERDMAN Pathfinder David Rescon, of the Dayton Astabula club director's property to camp Dayton Area Pathfinder Director area, shows a frying pan and a smile. for the May 1-3 weekend event. Council Secretary The event was hosted by the Cleve- land Antillian club with the theme "Heaven is our Goal!" The 13 clubs in ■ What leaders think about church ministries attendance vied for points awarded for In a move labeled by many as a giant by club directors under the new pro- various activities throughout the week- leap backward, the Ohio Conference gram, but it has been easy to find willing end, and the Hillsboro club came away Executive Committee, in late 1990, abol- volunteers when the time came to plan with the fair trophy by edging out Akron ished all administrative staff positions events. It appears that with the greater by just 2 points! A trophy was also for Church Ministries except for the responsibility for running the Pathfinder earned by Mt. Vernon Hill for its win- director. Their plan was for Marwood program in Ohio, there is a greater sense ning team in the Bible Bowl competition Hallett, director, to find highly skilled of ownership. and by Akron for its winning team in the individuals who would organize and Several advantages of the program Drill Master competition. operate the various ministries. are improved communication, long- Cleveland Antillian and Dayton Area After 18 months into the new opera- range planning and a fresh analysis of clubs earned perfect points for their tion, the area of Pathfinder ministry programs and why they are operated . honor display booths and Zanesville shows the following structure: Leadership weekends have also taken a earned perfect points in the campsite new direction that is most beneficial to inspection (the judges were tough!). • the Pathfinder council, composed of club leaders. Last fall, approximately The Youngstown/Youngstown Span- and directed by club directors, meets 35 class sessions were held on about a ish/Salem district pastor, Hector approximately six times yearly. dozen honor topics. This approach to Rodrigues, was a special guest for the • the council has elected officers to act pathfinder leadership weekend was a weekend. He on behalf ofthe council between meet- huge success. The same approach will spoke and sang a ings and to publish a newsletter ap- be taken at this fall's leadership week- number of times proximately eight times a year. end. about topics and • the council prepares a proposed bud- Marwood Hallett and Mary Parrett, issues that were get each year with a full explanation secretary to the department at the con- important to the of its rationale for each item of in- ference office, have provided excellent Pathfinders. come and expense. support for the Pathfinder program, As the fair most tangibly by printing and distribut- marks the end of • the council prepares an annual cal- ing the newsletter, but also by their the Pathfinder endar of state-side Pathfinder events, continuing reassurance that the council year, it is the time including which club will "host" each could do what it wanted to do, and it to announce the total points that clubs event. should be done well. have earned for their activities through- • the council officers participate in the Pathfinder ministry in Ohio is alive, out the year. Specifically, clubs are planning and operation of union-wide well and moving forward in high gear! awarded plaques for earning at least events. DOUG HERDMAN 500 out of a possible 600 points, and the There has obviously been quite a Dayton Area Pathfinder Leader club that earns the most points is noticeable increase in work performed Council Secretary awarded the Worthington Cup, a large

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RD 3, Box 3642, Hamburg, PA 19526 • 215/562-2291 :1 Blue Mountain Academy MMUNIQUE with a permanent marker, to meet new friends whom they might end up going to school with. Then everyone found seats to enjoy the assem- bly program, which was presented by the music department. The visitors got to hear the LaSon- nette Ensemble (bell choir), Bel Canto (select touring choir), Sylvan Singers (choir), piano and organ students and our concert band. At the end, it was almost noon and everyone was starved, so after a quick photo to commemorate the 1992 academy days, the whole group moved to the caf- Visiting stu- dents register eteria to receive nourishment for the rides home. for academy Blue Mountain Academy set out to show every- days. one that this is a great place to be. Next year why don't you "Come Feel the Spirit!" LISA KARPENKO Academy days Student Admissions Counselor

It seemed kind of like the beginning of school all over again. It was actually sunny and warm outside, we were picnicking on the lawn, and the air was filled with a sense of excitement and new- Service day at Laurel ness. It was indeed the end of the year, but for some this was their first taste of academy life. On Living Center May 3 and 4, Blue Mountain Academy had their of- Does a cheerful, steady worker constitute a wit- ficial academy days. Students came from all over ness for God? On our recent service day, 10 stu- Pennsylvania to visit the school and to see what dents witnessed cheerfully to the residents of a being a student here is all about. local nursing home and its employees as well. After registering and being checked into the dorms, We began the morning by dividing into groups visitors met in the center of campus for a picnic of two and working in pre-arranged areas doing a supper. For vespers, one of BMA's outreach pro- variety of things. Some filled water pitchers and grams, puppet ministries, put on a show that kept transported residents to appointments, while oth- the students' as well as the adults' attention. Fol- ers straightened books, collated and stapled pa- lowing the vespers members of the Aerial Aires pers and even folded laundry and cleaned the van. tumbling team defied gravity and kept the people Later, when most residents were in their rooms, in the audience on the edges of their seats as they the students visited them individually. The staff performed their home show. That night many tired had made up cards for various patients who didn't F.Y.I. bodies gladly fell into their beds (or sleeping bags) to normally receive a lot of visitors, listing something get rested up for Monday. personal about each one. Each student would August 16 Registration Breakfast was served at the crack of dawn (or so pick up a card and spend a few minutes with the 1 it may have seemed to those not accustomed to person listed. They offered them cookies, read to being up at 6:45), and then it was off to get orga- them, polished fingernails or just chatted. nized into groups for a tour of the school. The hot Having such a willing and cooperative group of spots were the new computer lab, the music de- volunteers made the morning pleasant for every- partment, chemistry and physical science classes, one. The nursing home staff members expressed the gym, the ABC and the industrial arts building. their appreciation for the help, and the residents To relax after a busy morning, a T-shirt signing beamed their enthusiasm that these young people party was held in the gym. Everyone received a would take the time to listen and care. free T-shirt and then was sent out, armed only LOUISE CORBIN Accounts Payable

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 9 Blue Mountain Academy , CoMMUNIQUE assignments outside of class. 80-minute classes We were able to cover the material in more inte- This past school year, Blue Mountain Academy grated sections rather than the small, seemingly went to 80-minute classes instead of the tradi- discreet lessons typical of the 40-minute periods. tional 40 minutes. The classes met on alternate Before each test there was time to do "warmup" days instead of every day. I'd like to share with problems, a sort of pre-test. This met with posi- you some of the results of our new schedule. tive responses from the students, and test scores I teach math and science. The students in my improved. classes appreciated the longer periods. Many got In pre-calculus class, the longer time was used their work finished in class, meaning no written to explore and experiment with topics rather than learning by lecture. All of the students used so- phisticated graphing calculators, and the longer periods were great for discovering why all those buttons are on the calculator. A Message from the From a teacher's perspective, three presenta- Principal tions a day felt more relaxed than six. Although the in-class time was the same, it seemed less be- Why Blue Mountain Academy? What does it cause only three groups of students passed through offer students that makes it worth the money? the classroom each day. A smaller percentage of Is there a difference? time was spent on mundane tasks like taking at- YES! YES! YES! I could give many ex- tendance and making announcements. There were larger blocks of time for planning, amples, but let me list just three: grading, etc. The 80-minute planning period was 1) BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY STILL UP- HOLDS HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. We believe that an Ad- more productive than a 40-minute period. Work ventist academy should still be a haven, sheltering students from could be graded and ready to return to students the temptations with which the world seeks to surround them. Our by the next class. The students appreciated get- dress code demonstrates a professional attitude toward education. It ting tests back quickly. Rapid feedback promoted is still a privilege to attend BMA. Though we had a total of 245 students ap- better learning. Lesson plans were easily altered ply to BMA this past year, 224 were accepted. We seek to provide a and customized for difficult topics. Tests became Seventh-day Adventist environment designed to help our students ex- more of a learning experience than a "trial by fire." perience what it means to not be squeezed into the world's mold! A lot of thought, planning and prayer went into 2) EIGHTY-MINUTE PERIODS FOR OUR CLASSES. BMA believes the decision to go to the longer periods. With the we have found an exciting way to improve education while effectively Lord's blessing, this bold step at BMA seems to adjusting to the time pressures facing our young people in the 90s have been a real success. CARY CORBIN and beyond. More creativity is possible. More material is being cov- Teacher ered. Attendance is better! Our students and staff are excited as we have begun to realize in this first year of our new schedule some of the potential options available to enhance learning! Academics at BMA are advancing with our changing times! Meet the 1992-93 3) WE'RE REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD AROUND US. Here are two examples of how we advanced in this area: There were two ser- Blue Mountain Academy vice days in the last half of our school year when every BMA student and most of the staff shared with others; and also two Maranatha teachers trips instead of just one. Our students were able to experience what David R. Benton - Mr. Benton will be teaching life is all about—receiving to give! Plans are being laid to increase government, world cultures, general shop, auto the number of service days next year. However, this is only a begin- mechanics and auto body. He has been teaching ning as we seek to reach Pennsylvania churches, communities and for 21 years, 12 of these at BMA. He attended parts of our world even farther away with this army of youth. Loma Linda University and Bemidji University and Our students and staff are engaged in warfare! Our students have holds a master's degree in industrial education. victories, struggles, failures and more victories. Satan hates when we Cary Corbin - Mr. Corbin will be teaching alge- discover and follow more carefully God's plans for us, and he is a bra I, algebra II, pre-calculus and physics. He has master of sabotage. However, we know if we truly seek His will and been teaching for 18 years, six of these at BMA. He allow Him to transform us and our school, He will bring results that graduated from Bloomsburg State College with his will last into eternity. B.S. degree in education. Mr. Corbin received the STAN ROUSE Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1991. Principal Maurice E. Crandall - Mr. Crandall is the librar- ian and also teaches English. He has been teaching

10 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 Blue Mountain Academy UNIQUE for 33 years, nine of these at BMA. He has at- continue teaching accounting next year. tended Andrews University, Bozeman State Uni- Mrs. Ferguson is an alumnae of BMA. versity, the University of Southern Mississippi and Karyl L Kramer - Mrs. Kramer will be Kutztown University. He holds a master's degree teaching English, French and ESL (English in music and education. as a Second Language). She is an alum- Harold Curtis - Mr. Curtis will be teaching pho- nae of Blue Mountain Academy and has tography and printing. He is also the director of been teaching four years, all at BMA. She BMA's graphic arts department. He has been attended Andrews University, Seminaire teaching for I I years, nine of these at BMA. Adventist du Saleve (France) and Colum- H. Mark Dalton - Elder Dalton is the pastor of bia Union College. She has a B.S. degree the Blue Mountain Academy church. He will be in elementary education with secondary teaching religion next year. He has been at BMA certification in English and French. for two years. He attended Southern College and Donna Rouse - Mrs. Rouse has been Andrews University. He holds a master's of divinity. teaching home economics for the past five David Dunkin - Mr. Dunkin will be teaching years at BMA. She has 24 years of sewing band, choir and Bel Canto. He will also give indi- experience and has extensive studies in vidual vocal and instrument lessons. Mr. Dunkin cooking and nutrition. graduated from Union College with his bachelor's David Stone - Mr. Stone is the spiritual degree in music education. He has been teaching life coordinator and will be teaching En- for two years, one of these at BMA. glish and Bible. He graduated from Atlan- Ed Eberhardt - Mr. Eberhardt graduated from tic Union College and has a B.A. degree in Andrews University with a B.S. in physical educa- English with a minor in religion. He has tion. He has been teaching for five years, two at just finished his first year of teaching here at BMA. He will be teaching health, P.E., P.E. activi- BMA. He is an alumnus of Blue Mountain ties and the Aerial Aires (BMA's tumbling team). Academy. Wendy Eberhardt - Mrs. Eberhardt attended Harold R. Streidl - Mr. Streidl is the Andrews University. She will be teaching art and flight instructor and will also be teaching ceramic classes. She has been teaching for three biology, anatomy/physiology and chemis- years, two of these at BMA. try. He attended Andrews University and john Edison - Mr. Edison will be teaching pre- has a master's degree in education and bi- algebra, geometry, physical science, computer sci- ology. Mr. Streidl has been teaching for 33 ence, PASCAL and string instruments. He has years, 30 years at BMA. been teaching for 33 years, all at BMA. He at- Marion Streidl - Mrs. Streidl has been tended Atlantic Union College, Itheca College, teaching for 33 years, 30 years at BMA. Kutztown University and Penn State University. She graduated from Andrews University Mr. Edison has his master's degree in music edu- and has a master's degree in business edu- cation and secondary certification in mathematics cation. She will be teaching typewriting I and science. & II, business machines, office procedures Nancy Sharpe Edison - Mrs. Edison attended and SuperWrite. She was inducted to the Westminster Choir College, Combs College of Mu- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Andrews sic and Atlantic Union College. She has a mas- University in 1989. She received the ter's of music in organ performance. She has been Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching in teaching for 33 years, all at BMA. She will be 1990. The 1992 yearbook was dedicated to teaching dimensions of music, music theory, pi- Mrs. Streidl. ano, organ and handbells. Duane Ferguson - Elder Ferguson is the guid- The teachers at Blue Mountain Academy are ance counselor. He has attended Andrews Univer- (from left): top row, David Benton and Cary sity and Kutztown University. He has a master's of Corbin; second row, Maurice Crandall and Harold Curtis; third row, H. Mark Dalton and education degree in secondary counseling. He David Dunkin; fourth row, Ed Eberhardt and has been teaching for 19 years, 13 at BMA. He will Wendy Eberhardt; fifth row, John Edison and be teaching American history and Bible. Elder Nancy Edison; sixth row, Ferguson is a graduate of BMA. Duane Ferguson and Elaine Elaine Ferguson - Mrs. Ferguson attended Co- Ferguson; seventh row, lumbia Union College and Andrews University. Karyl Kramer and Donna She has served in academy treasury work for 19 Rouse and bottom row, David Stone, Harold Streidl years, 13 of these at BMA. She has been teaching and Marion Streidl. an accounting class for six years at BMA and will

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Blue Mountain Academy , CoMMUNIQUE

"vege" food and use BMA's facilities and pool. In the good old This group has rented our facilities each summer for several years, and the relationship has been summertime beneficial to both groups. On graduation morning an academy is wild. Academy students are an important part of all Students are frantically packing and graduating, these summer programs. Student workers are em- parents are frantically paying bills and packing, ployed in cafeteria, maintenance and office jobs, and faculty members are just frantic. Then the as well as on the farm and in industry. Dean music stops, the campus grows quiet, and the Mesaric is pleased that we have enough student empty halls echo the footsteps of the AIC (admin- workers to make ball teams. He also stresses that istrator in charge) who does one last check on the industry will be air conditioned this summer, doors and windows. making for an all-around pleasant summer pro- How long will the quiet last? Maybe for the af- gram. Activities such as swimming, miniature golf ternoon. Teachers don't just walk out and leave and hiking are also included. their classrooms—there are things to be put away Everyone enjoys the few quiet hours following and preparations to be made. There are meetings graduation, but we wouldn't want it to be quiet for to attend and plans to discuss. too long. Things are always happening at Blue The racket on the road Monday morning signals Mountain Academy, so take a deep breath and the beginning of camp pitch, as the crew begins let's get back to work! hauling tents from the conference barn to Grove LOUISE CORBIN City. Camp meeting begins in 12 days, and there Accounts Payable is much to do—tents to pitch, signs to post, rooms to set up and details to check before the eager campers begin to arrive. Enthusiastic pastors and conference employees "For take center stage for these busy few days as they others" work with the academy staff to organize this popu- "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay lar summer activity. down his life for his friends" (John 15:13) is a Plant maintenance is an important part of statement Jesus made as an expression of service and commitment to our fellow man. BMA's summer program. Accord- ing to Dave Schwab, BMA's maintenance di- rector, it takes National Youth Service Day was a service day from 50-60 hours to mow and trim the entire cam- for youth at Blue Mountain Academy. pus just one time. Other summer maintenance One thrilling phase of the service day started at projects include refinishing the gym floor and con- six o'clock in the morning as 13 students and a tinued renovation of staff housing. Schwab also staff member directed their attention to the New hopes to set in motion plans to replace roofs on York Van Ministry. several buildings. After three hours of laborious driving in New Berks Gymnastics Camp begins June 28 and York City's rush hour, the group arrived at the van runs for two five-day sessions. During that time, ministry headquarters. between 80 and 120 elementary and junior high What an education for all as the directors girls and their instructors stay in the dorms, eat briefed the group on the activities for the day. Seven students were chosen for blood pressure testing and literature handout. Two groups of three students worked in food distribution for the homeless and the hungry in New York's under- Did You Know? privileged sections. NEW STAFF MEMBER Every day of the week these Christ-centered people who work at the van center give their all to Caron Oswald joined the make this program work. They are found on the Blue Mountain Academy streets feeding the hungry and encouraging staff June I as the direc- people to accept Christ for a better life in the city. tor of advancement which includes public After the Blue Mountain Academy students re- relations, recruitment turned to the center at 5:30 p.m., they were asked and development. She how they felt about the day's activities, and their has two sons, both response was unanimous: "Let's do it again. It's alumni of Blue Mountain like being on the firing line for Christ!" Academy. MAURICE CRANDALL Teacher

12 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 Potomac People

Potomac Conference, P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, Virginia 24401 / (703) 886-0771 or (202) 554-4581 What's happening around A day in the life of the executive committee Potomac I wish you could see our Potomac Conference Executive Commit- tee in action. They are wonderful to behold; sometimes tense and serious, sometimes playful and humorous, but always careful, prayerful and wise. They are 22 dedicated Adventists covering the Hispanic Camp Meeting entire spectrum of occupations—business, law, government, educa- Shenandoah Valley Academy tion, medicine, homemaking and clergy. These 15 men and seven July 1-5 women range in age from their mid-20s to retirement age. They take their jobs seriously as Potomac's highest legislative body Adventure Camp Camp Blue Ridge between triennial business sessions. June 28-July 5 What do we deliberate? Here is a sample from a recent meeting: After a devotional lesson and prayer, I gave the president's Junior Camp I Ralph Martin report on the progress of our churches and schools. All seem to be Camp Blue Ridge in excellent shape. Both Takoma Academy and Shenandoah Valley July 5-12 Academy had an outstanding year. I express strong appreciation for our pastors and teachers, whom I consider the best I have ever worked with. I report that the new Junior Camp II literature evangelism program is going well. Also that only one church needs a pastor, and Camp Blue Ridge that vacancy will be filled soon. July 12-19 Marvin Griffin reported on the finances. The conference is strong and within its budget. One problem is the need for a larger operating subsidy to SVA, but we do not know Family Camp Camp Blue Ridge where to find the money. While our tithe this year is good, the expanding needs of a July 20-24 growing work perplex us. As usual, Marvin closes his report by thanking God for His blessings and commending the faithfulness of our church members for their generous Teen Outposts support of the church. See CBR Application Blank for Four women were added to the Abortion Study Committee, and Debbie Lawrence was Locations named chairperson. The committee now has five women and four men. They will report July 5-26 to the constituency meeting next March 28. Two young adults were selected to fill vacancies on the executive committee. We want Super Teen Camp those openings filled by members under 35 years of age. Steve Williams, from Wytheville, Camp Blue Ridge and Sarah Ware, from Hampton Roads, were invited to join the executive committee. July 26-August 2 The committee discussed the Conley property opposite the new General Conference building. It is a valuable location that we want to hold for future use, but we cannot afford the interest on all 21 acres. The committee voted to sell 14 acres and pay interest on the property from Potomac Partners. Randall Van Dolson reported on the Gender Inclusive Taskforce. The committee again affirmed its support of equal opportunity for all Adventists, including those in church work. Support was given to two churches with building projects. Arlington Spanish is erecting a sanctuary, and Rocky Mount is adding a Community Services center. Roger Weiss reported that we set a new record for baptisms during the first quarter of 1992. We all rejoice. Potomac People So goes another day with the executive committee. You selected wisely. The committee is published in the Visitor each is giving good direction to God's work. Pray for us! month by the Potomac Conference. RALPH MARTIN President, Ralph Martin; Editor, Sue Bendel!. President

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bv40t) Potomac Conference teachers ministerial director, serves on one of the committees. commissioned as ministers of teaching The interview committees refer their recommendations to the Potomac Con- ference Executive Committee, which Since the In the Potomac Conference, the com- places its recommendation before the spring of missioning process follows a plan simi- 1991, the Po- lar to the one used to select and ordain tomac Conference has ministers for the pastoral ministry. commissioned 44 teachers as Skip Bell did much of the early plan- ministers of teaching. The conference ning for establishing the process within officers and education department lead- the conference. He, Ralph Martin and ers commissioned teachers at the Gen- Marvin Griffin plan their calendars so they can be present and take part in each commis- sioning service. Before a teacher can be commissioned, he or she must meet certain criteria, notes Violet Weiss, super- intendent of education for the Potomac Conference. These criteria include: standard or professional certification, a minimum of six successful years of ser- vice as an educator, the evi- dence of a life-long Charleen Wright of Echo Valley school (by podium) and Paul commitment to the teach- Pedigo of Galax school (second from left) receive their ing ministry, a sense of call- commission charge from Violet Weiss, superintendent of ing to minister through his Bill Strickland, SVA vice-principal and schools for the Potomac Conference. In the background are, or her personal lifestyle and teacher, receives his commissioning certifi- left to right, Ralph Martin, Frances Chappell, Clarence cate from Violet Weiss. Dunbebin, Harry Sharley and Austin Goodwin. a desire to invite children and youth to accept Jesus Columbia Union Conference Executive eral Conference auditorium and in local as their Saviour. Committee for final approval. In follow- churches throughout the conference. Once teachers meet these basic quali- ing these steps, the Potomac Confer- Of the commissioning services, Ralph fications, the conference invites them to ence is following the same steps it would W. Martin, conference president, says, become candidates for commissioning. for pastors being considered for ordina- "Nothing we have done to enhance the When they accept the invitation, com- tion. image and morale of teachers has had missioning interview committees meet Marvin Wray and Violet Weiss have the impact teacher commissioning has." with them to discuss topics such as their worked together in developing working The Columbia Union, Potomac and calling to ministry, their beliefs about relationships between the ministerial Ohio conferences take seriously their the church and its doctrines and their and education departments. At each opportunity and responsibility to com- willingness to minister to the children commissioning or ordination service, mission teachers as ministers. "The Po- in their classrooms. ordained gospel ministers and commis- tomac Conference sees gospel ministers "The invitation to become a minister sioned ministers of teaching take part and ministers of teaching as co-partners of teaching does not automatically re- during the ordination/commissioning in ministry to the church," says Martin. sult in their being commissioned," says prayer. "Their area of ministry is different, but Martin. "We take the calling to ministry The 1992-93 school year will be the teachers and pastors are members of for pastoring or teaching seriously. We third year in a three-year cycle of com- the same team," he notes. want to make sure the candidates also missioning, says Weiss. "We wanted to The concept of commissioning teach- take it seriously," he added. make the commissioning service spe- ers to ministry grew out of actions taken The Potomac Conference has ap- cial. That meant going to the candi- by the General Conference of Seventh- pointed three interviewing committees, dates' churches and commissioning dayAdventists, says Dr. Richard Osborn, notes Violet Weiss, superintendent of smaller groups of educators," she notes. director of education for the Columbia schools. One of the superintendents After this initial round of commission- Union Conference. He and Frieda chairs each committee, and each com- ing, the conference will commission Hoffer, associate director of education mittee has an officer as a member. Other teachers as they meet the conditions for the Columbia Union, were the first committee members include commis- outlined by the General Conference poli- educators commissioned by the church sioned ministers of teaching and or- cies. "Eventually, all teachers will be as ministers of teaching. dained gospel ministers. Marvin Wray, commissioned or ordained; and only the

10 VISITOR, July 1, 1992 younger teachers who fulfill their years Maryland have established a wide-rang- of service will be commissioned each ing program that includes working with year," says Weiss. the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, the Adopt-a-Highway program, Potomac educators and nursing homes and soup kitchens to aid the homeless. In each instance, teach- pastors become a ers are taking an active part in design- ministerial team ing and carrying out this outreach ministry. "Potomac pastors and teachers be- long to a pastoral team," says Ralph Forty-four Potomac Martin, conference president. While each pastor and teacher performs a dif- educators commissioned ferent specific task, their mission is the as ministers of teaching same: ministering to the needs of oth- ers. Potomac Conference officers and su- Recently Harry Sharley, pastor of perintendents of schools chose to make the Wytheville, Virginia, congregation, each commissioning service as personal led his members in celebrating Educa- as possible. To do this, they scheduled a tion Sabbath. During the service he three-year cycle of commissioning ser- baptized three students from the Echo vices. The first two years have been Valley school. As he introduced the completed now, with 44 educators com- Steve Kantner, a Hampton Roads School students, he asked for their church school missioned as ministers of teaching. This teacher, receives his certificate of commis- teacher, Charleen Wright; their Sab- first round of commissioning is for edu- sioning from Violet Weiss. bath school teacher; and their parents cators who have served more than the to stand. "We are a team," says Sharley. minimum requirement of six years. Once its teaching ministry. You are every bit He notes, "The home, the school and the this cycle is completed, the conference an associate pastor to the congregations church must work together if children will commission on an annual basis represented by your school as those are to be well served." teachers who qualify. called to full-time ministry." Other commissioned ministers of Ralph Martin, president of the Poto- teaching are serving as head elders, What leaders have to say mac Conference of Seventh-day Adven- Vacation Bible School leaders and teach- tists: ers, and Sabbath school leaders and about commissioning "Teachers are called of God. It is not teachers notes Violet Weiss, superin- so much that they chose the profession, tendent of schools. Ron Wisbey, president of the Colum- but rather that they were chosen by Every year more of our Potomac bia Union Conference of Seventh-day God. I look forward to the day when we schools are enlarging their outreach Adventists: will have one ordination/commission- ministry to the community. The "I wish the church had not waited so ing service." Beltsville and Sligo Adventist schools in long to provide this kind of a service to Skip Bell, vice president for adminis- tration, Potomac Conference of Seventh- day Adventists: "The ministry of teaching is a sacred work. There can be no greater work in your ministry than teaching salvation." Teacher response to commissioning service Judy Carroll, kindergarten, pre-first teacher at the Hadley Acres school: "The children make a difference in my life. I pray they will learn to love Jesus through me." Anita Mayers, teacher, grades 3-4, Hadley Acres school: "The opportunity to shepherd chil- dren into God's kingdom is a wonderful privilege. This commissioning service Several teachers were commissioned from the Hampton Roads school and Tidewater Junior tells me that my work through the years Academy. Pictured are (left to right) Nancy Melashenko, Steve Kantner, Cecelia Reid, Jeff is affirmed and appreciated." Veness, Linda Waagen, Elaine Plemons, Skip Bell, Violet Weiss, Rex Frost and Ralph Martin. Carole Smith, principal and teacher,

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 11 grades 1-4, Fredericksburg Junior Acad- emy: "I wish to publicly re-dedicate my life to Christ and to the teaching profession. I pledge that I will, with the help of the Holy Spirit, not only instruct academi- cally, but also endeavor to lead each of my students into a saving relationship with Jesus." Carol Vassar, teacher, grades 1-2, Dedication prayer at the Stanley Hadley Acres school: school commissioning service. "A child is worth the life of the Son of Left to right: Clifford Gleason, God. It is my privilege to work with pastor; Ray Etheridge, Myrtle Jesus for those little ones. They give me Pohle, Heinz Wiegand and Skip Bell, vice president for the Po- more than I give them. Every day I get tomac Conference. to see the world fresh through their eyes."

Potomac teachers commissioned during the past two years

Superintendents David Waller, vice principal/teacher, grades Violet Weiss, superintendent of schools 7-8 Clarence Dunbebin, associate Frances Blahovich, enrichment resource Elaine Plemons, associate superintendent teacher of schools Linda Parker, librarian C.F. Richards Junior Academy Robert A. Lewis Elementary School Darlene Rice, teacher, grades K-2 Marion Greenberg, head teacher, grades 2-7 Jim Minty, teacher, grades 5-6 Richmond Junior Academy Danville Adventist School Gilbert Goodall, principal/teacher, grades 7-8 Marion B.P. Young, head teacher, grades Elaine Chrissikos, teacher, grades K-2 5-8 Brendia Bennett, teacher, grades 3-5 Pencie Young, teacher, K-4 Shenandoah Valley Academy Echo Valley Elementary School Marjorie Coon, English Teacher Linda Waagen (left) with school Charleen Wright, teacher, grades 1-8 Randy Graves, biology and chemistry Superintendent Violet Weiss. Dale Halvorsen, industrial arts Fredericksburg Junior Academy Sarah Jane Liers, mathematics Carole Smith, principal/teacher, grades 1-4 John Spano, vice principal, academic affairs William Strickland, senior vice principal Hadley Acres Elementary School Waldemar Wensell, choir director Judy Carroll, teacher, grades K-Pre-first Clarence Williams, history Carol Vassar, teacher, grades 1-2 Anita Mayers, teacher, grades 3-4 Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School Galax Adventist School Andrea Herrington, teacher, grades 3-4 Paul Pedigo, teacher, grades 1-8 Lowell Litten, teacher, grades 5-8 Hampton Roads Elementary School Stanley Adventist School Nancy Melashenko, teacher, grades K-4 Myrtle Pohle, principal/teacher, grades K-2 Stephen Kantner, head teacher, grades 5-8 Ray Etheridge, teacher, grades 3-4 John Nevins Andrews School Heinz Wiegand, teacher, grades 5-8 Ingrid Christiansen, teacher, kindergarten Tidewater Junior Academy Anna May Dunbebin, teacher, primary unit Jeff Veness, principal (1-3) Cecelia Reid, teacher, grades 3-4 Martha Leach, teacher, grade 1 Linda Waagen, teacher, grades 5-6 Pixie Paradis, teacher, grade 2 Sharon Morris, teacher, grade 4 Yale Adventist School Cavel Melbourne, teacher, grades 7-8 Robert Lehrer, teacher, grades 1-8 President Ralph Martin welcomes Jim Minty and Darlene Rice of C.F. Richards Junior Academy to the ministry of teaching.

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Evangelism feature Last month we briefly told you of our record-setting first quarter-229 bap- tisms and professions of faith. Reports came from all over the conference: Win- chester, Leesburg, Langley Park Span- ish, Takoma Park, Sligo, Culpeper, Beltsville, Warrenton, Arlington and more. Activities varied. There were Revelation seminars, public evangelism, Bible studies with the main thrust in Easter week evangelism and small- group outreach. Dar ene Ensminger and Peggy Buckingham (above, left) greeted The Hispanic churches have set a goal of the guests at Waynesboro. Pastor Rick Greve (above, center) led the congregational singing, and Elaine 500 baptisms for 1992. They reached Plemons (above, right) planned programs for the Cradle Roll guests. Conference Presi- 97 of that total in the first quarter. dent Ralph Martin (below, left) preaches during one of his evange- listic sermons at Waynesboro. Ken Wilber presented a five-week series of Revelation lectures at the Waynesboro wandered away as young adults is a Strasburg church in Virginia begin- church in Vir- thrill that in some ways surpasses ning January 11. The meetings, four ginia. The se- the thrill of seeing someone make a nights a week, attracted 10 to 15 ries speaker was new decision. We also have a number visitors each night and helped to re- Potomac Confer- of our young people who have been kindle the fire of several inactive ence President looking forward to and preparing for members. On the last Sabbath of the Ralph Martin. baptism. Then, of course, we have a Using the key number of new interests who are just text, "I am come that they might plain exciting to observe. have life, and that they might Add to all of that the fact that Luis have it more abundantly," John Badillo, the host pastor, and Marvin 10:10, Martin's messages fo- Wray, the speaker, have 12 theology cused on the great themes of the students from Columbia Union Col- Bible and how they contribute lege participating in an evangelism to the best way of life for each field school, and you have got more individual. fun than I can stand full time. These Each evening's program fea- 12 disciples have enthusiasm and tured a mini-concert with joy, and don't leave out talent be- church and local musicians con- cause it is there, too. tributing their talents for the The dear members of the Burnt meeting. The first weekend fea- Mills church have certainly done their Pastor Jeff Taylor baptizes Shannon Jaeger, left, and tured the harmonious blend of part as well. The music, the children's Greg McDonald as a result of the Strasburg meetings. the Breath of Life Quartet. evangelism and all the other support Thirteen individuals re- has combined to make this part of the meetings, February 15, three people quested further study in preparation Lord's work a true joy.—Marvin were baptized, and several others for baptism. In addition, 11 new Wray, Potomac Conference Ministe- indicated they would like to be. Fol- names were added to the interest list rial Director lowing a six-week baptismal class, for further follow-up. Who can really three people were baptized on March measure the results of evangelism? Takoma Park church did something 28. Two others are attending ser- Only time and the Holy Spirit will rather unique vices regularly. really tell.—Richard Greve, with its Revela- Waynesboro Pastor tion Seminar, Evangelism in Potomac continues to be which finished strong in the second quarter. Thus May 18—Evangelism is fun! Yes, it is the first of June. far 100 baptisms have been reported, hard work, too, but it is fun hard Meeting Tues- with more to come. work. We started having fun in the days and Thurs- Burnt Mills church on May 8, and days, they held Tony Mavrakos is back from Czechoslo- we will continue through Sabbath two separate vakia and held a series of meetings in morning, June 6, when we will be seminars, one in Luray May 8 through June 17. concluding with a baptism. the morning and Beginning Friday, May 1, and conclud- The excitement is building, as we one in the ing Saturday evening, May 16, the have already had several decisions evening, lasting "Common Sense Bible Series" at- for rebaptism. Working with these two hours and tracted people of all ages to the dear people who have, most often, covering two les- Pastor Randy Mills

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Church News

Courthouse Road opens new church The members of the newest church in the Potomac Conference and Ches- terfield County celebrated a grand open- ing on Sabbath, April 18. This is the new Courthouse Road Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church at 530 Courthouse Road in Richmond, Virginia. Attended by more than 370 people, God's new church celebrated its begin- ning with a cornerstone-setting cer- Pastor Mike Pionkowski (left) leads the singing during the Takoma Park meetings, which were thoroughly enjoyed by these Revelation Seminar guests (right).

sons. Morning attendance averaged ercise; and Pastor Bill Neely 40 to 50 guests, and evening, 80 to 90. conducted one on communi- All four of the church's pastors at- cation and personal finance. tended and taught the seminars. As of mid-May, there are ap- Two mini-seminars were run in proximately 75 interests and conjunction—Pastor Mike Pionkow- at least three decisions for ski conducted one on fitness and ex- baptism.

Evangelism at Woodbridge and Arlington Spanish churches

Guests at the Woodbridge Spanish evangelistic series (left) enjoy the preaching of Pastor Leonel Garcia (right).

At the Courthouse Road Church opening (above) were (left to right, below) Pastor Mark and wife Yolanda Fowler, conference President Ralph Martin and former Pastor Bill and wife Myrtle Pohle.

emony. Following an invocation by Pas- The Arlington Spanish church Milted Dr. Alberto Treiyer (left) from Antillian College, Puerto tor Mark Fowler, Malcolm Rutledge, Rico, to be the evangelistic speaker for the crusade. The crusade team included (left to right, chairman of the building committee, standing) Pastor Leonel Garcia, Mily Jordan, Lay Pastor Eli Colon and (seated) Rosita Rivera recounted the efforts of the building and Olivia Del Cid. program. Ralph Martin, president of

129 VISITOR, July 1. 1992 POTOMAC PEOPLE the Potomac Conference, along with Pas- Fredericksburg cut flowers. On Tuesday each teacher tor Fowler, architect Harry Harris and The Fredericksburg, Virginia, church received a prepared casserole for supper contractor Chip Darly, then placed the recently held a Children's Ministries and a beautiful potted plant. A specially cornerstone. This was followed by a Sabbath coordinated by Children's Min- prepared lunch was served on Wednes- triumphal entry into the new building istries Leader Carolyn Huffstickler. day, and each teacher was presented by all the persons present. Activities were held throughout the day with cookies and a personalized appre- The day's activities continued with and focused on children and families. ciation plaque. Thursday was School worship service. The featured speaker The day began with a church service Fruit Day, and Hartman and Smith was Ralph Martin. During this time, during which children from kindergar- received a mixed case of oranges and pastors Mark Fowler and William Pohle ten through junior age participated in grapefruit, a homemade dessert, and a (a previous Forest Hill pastor), along leading hymns, welcoming the congre- check. On Friday the teachers were with their wives, Yolanda and Myrtle, gation, giving special music, taking up taken to lunch at a restaurant of their were recognized for their activities in the offering, reading the Scripture and choice. Several parents prepared Sab- the development and building of this offering prayer. bath dinner for each teacher, then facility. Following a fellowship lunch, Short talks by the pastor and others brought the food to the school to be those present continued the celebration reminded the church of the valuable taken home that afternoon. with a concert from the musical group resource our children are and how chil- No two teachers have ever felt more "Homeward Bound" from Virginia dren are unknowingly influenced, often appreciated and appreciative of the car- Beach. for the rest of their lives, by an adult ing, love and support rendered not just Designed to meet the needs of a grow- who worked with them. for Teacher Appreciation Week, but ing community, the building provides a Two church members, Antoinette throughout the entire school year. No fellowship hall, classrooms and admin- Franke and Terry Franklin, were ac- doubt about it—Fredericksburg Junior istrative offices. Until a new sanctuary knowledged for their new programs ini- Academy is a great place to teach! is constructed, worship services will be tiated during the past year. Franke GREGG IVERSON conducted in the fellowship hall. started a children's church once a month, Communication Secretary This building is just the first of sev- and Franklin began a children's choir Seabrook eral planned by the Courthouse Road called the Yes Ensemble. March 29 was a beautiful day! The congregation. Future plans include a Following church was a potluck fea- worship and sanctuary building to be birds were singing; flowers were start- turing food items favored by children. ing to bloom. And the Seabrook mem- constructed within five years. Other The children were quite excited when bers turned out on a high day to take buildings planned include a Christ-cen- told they were to go to the front of the tered elementary school, youth activity part in the launching of our actual build- line! Quite an interest was created by ing process. center and an adult education building. the "Dirt Cake," a delicious concoction In addition to meeting spiritual needs The area where the new building will actually served in a flower pot. stand was marked off with stakes and ofits members and the county, the Court- The afternoon activities, led by Cheri cords. By this means, everyone could house Road church plans to open a Chris- Iverson, were family oriented, involving tian day-care center in the new building. visualize exactly where it will be and get a number of activities appropriate for an idea of its size. The building will also be available as a Sabbath. The activities were to illus- A podium was set up in the section of meeting facility for family programs, trate and stimulate thought about how service organization and support group the building where the kitchen will be, families can make Sabbath active and and our distinguished guests were gath- needs. enjoyable. Formerly the Richmond Forest Hill ered there. Representing the Potomac The day concluded with a vespers led Conference were Ralph Martin, presi- church, the members realized several by Family Life Coordinator Johnny years ago that they had a pleasant but dent, Skip Bell, vice president, and Durichek, then a fund-raiser social by Marvin Griffin, treasurer. frustrating problem. They ran out of the seventh- and eighth-graders from Martin presented to Pastor Robert room! Their previous location was not the church school. large enough to accommodate the rap- idly increasing membership, as well as TeacherAppreciation the activities parishioners wished to be Week: Tamie Brooks, a involved with. There was no space to Fredericksburg Junior expand, since an apartment complex Academy secretary, orga- had been built on one side and private nized Teacher Appreciation residences on another. Week (April 6-10) for Laurie After much prayer, study, planning Hartman, who teaches and sacrifice, it was determined to pur- grades five through eight, chase five acres of land in the new loca- and Carole Smith, who tion. This would allow sufficient land to teaches grades one to four. build the various facilities and services Each day the teachers were anticipated to be needed by Chesterfield surprised with different County residents. These plans are well gifts from student families underway with the opening of the new accompanied by notes and building! cards of appreciation. MARK FOWLER On Monday the teachers Pastor were given a vase of freshly The future Seabrook educational building

VISITOR, July 1, 1992 12C Streib a certificate from the Columbia Union honoring Seabrook as one of the churches in the union achieving the Come . . . Explore a new land and build a new world! goals of "Vision 2000." Bell and Griffin gave us words of It was nearly 500 years ago that Christopher Columbus first laid eyes on encouragement and praise for the the Dominican Republic and said it was "the most beautiful land human eyes progress toward our goal of establishing have ever seen." Little did he know how much his discovery would affect not a Christian school. only himself, but the history of mankind. State Senator Thomas O'Reilly came Likewise, the youth ministries department of the Potomac Conference early but was unable to stay for the program due to pressing business with and Maranatha Volunteers International invite you to the heart of the the Maryland state budget in Annapo- Caribbean to explore a new land and build a new world—a world where lives lis. Before leaving, he presented us with can be restored, hope renewed and hearts revitalized by the spreading of a resolution of congratulations from the God's word. This mission adventure, beginning August 5 and ending August Maryland State Senate. 13, will change the course of many lives. Prince George's County Executive Each week an average of 150 people are baptized into God's family in the Parris Glendening was unable to attend Dominican Republic! As a result, the Central Dominican Conference— our ceremony, but he sent a congratula- primarily the Santo Domingo area—is expanding so rapidly they do not have tory letter that was read by Claire churches to hold the growing membership. The Dominican Republic is Warrick. A representative cross-section of our populated by approximately six million inhabitants, 95 percent of whom congregation had an active part, as the belong either to the Apostolic or Roman Catholic faiths. first shovelfuls of dirt were turned over Santo Domingo '92 is the name given to the largest church building in this symbolic beginning of the con- challenge ever undertaken by Maranatha Volunteers International. To date struction. 1,200 volunteers have been involved in constructing 25 new churches in the Because of the location of the build- Santo Domingo area. The youth ministries department of the Potomac ing, many of our majestic tall trees must Conference extends an invitation to the youth and young adults in Potomac be cut down. After the ground was to join the August 5-13 mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Become a broken, the Pathfinders planted an ev- part of a project that is not only making history for Maranatha Volunteers ergreen tree symbolizing the first of the International, but also for the Seventh-day Adventist Church! tree replacements that will beautify the This is the kind of project that will be talked about for years to come. You whole area. Afterwards, we gathered for refresh- will want to sign up now to reserve your space. If you cannot personally go ments served by the social committee in to Santo Domingo this summer, please share this Potomac People with the fellowship room. someone who may be able to go. We seek the prayers of each one of you as we Solicitations to bid have been sent to continue to plan for the August 5-13 Santo Domingo '92 trip. For an prospective contractors with a bid open- application or further information, please write or call: ing scheduled in late May. Actual con- struction should start by the end of the YOUTH MINISTRIES summer. Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists We expect that it will take two or P.O. Box 1208 three years to actually initiate a Chris- Staunton, VA 24401 (703) 886-0771 tian school. In the meantime, we plan to open a day-care center shortly after the building is completed. Quality day-care facilities are in short supply in this area, and we have been ping together as they played games and encouraged by county officials to go for- ate pizza. "What began two years ago as ward with our plans in this field a fund raiser has ended in something far Adapted from Seabrook Focus more valuable—Christian fun with new Wytheville friends!" said Charleen Wright, Echo Valley teacher. March 26 was an exciting day at the Next year our theme will be "All of Echo Valley Adventist School in God's Pets" and will center around ani- Wytheville, Virginia. Representatives mals of the world. and students from Big Stone Gap, Wright continued, "Sometimes chil- Konnarock, Galax, Radford and Roanoke dren in very small schools feel isolated. joined the Wytheville church school for This festival gives them a feeling of its second spring festival. belonging to a very special family—a The theme this year was countries of real part of the 'big picture'. . . a caring the world. Thirteen countries were rep- church and school family." resented as students and others manned CHARLEEN WRIGHT booths in costume. Michael Barnes, a first-grader, represents Head Teacher Everyone had a lot of fun fellowship- Germany during the Wytheville school spring festival.

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