Tim AtLIAt U„. GLEANER December 28, 1976

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Mission '77 Finishing the Work Together

By LEE KRETZ Ministerial and Lay Activities Director Atlantic Union Conference

Recently a group of our ministers were asked, "How many of you believe that the church in North America is finishing God's work on earth so that in a given length of time, whatever that time may be, the work of God will actually be finished?" There was an uneasy atmosphere among the ministers, and not a single hand was raised. Then another question was asked, "How many of you believe that the church is in a 'holding pattern' and is definitely not gaining on the actual finishing of God's work in North America?" Just about every hand was raised. No doubt many of us feel the same way. We would like to see the work finished and Jesus come to take the redeemed home for all eternity. The recent Annual Council held in Washington, D.C., dealt with this very important theme, "Finishing the Work." What did our work had listed seven areas of concern: One of them leaders mean when they said, "finishing the work"? "It was the lack of concern over lost souls who live among means both an inward and an outward work, a people us. Is it possible that the majority of our church saved by grace, working to save others. It is the reach- members have come to believe that they cannot win ing of every person on earth with the claims and souls? Is it possible that in our homes there is a serious promises of God's message of love and salvation, so neglect of Bible study and an absence of morning and that this generation may have opportunity to be re- evening family worship? Is it possible that we find our- stored in His image, now and forever. Thus, 'the fin- selves in our churches doing those things which are ishing of the work' means one thing: communicating urgent and not spending enough time with the prime God's message through the power of the ministry of objective of the church? Is it possible that some of us the Holy Spirit to all of earth's population so that are thinking that evangelism or soul winning is an op- God can proclaim His work finished. When this hap- tion that we can choose to do or not to do, that it pens, Jesus will come." "And this gospel of the king- really doesn't matter in God's sight? Or should witness- dom shall be preached in all the world for a witness ing to what Jesus Christ means to us and what He has unto all nations; and then shall the end come." (Mat- done for us become a way of life with every member thew 24:14.) of the church? This document that our leaders of the church have It is obvious from this statement that our world drawn up for us to consider is approximately fourteen leaders have a real burden for preaching the gospel to pages long. We are well aware that documents alone all the world. The same document on finishing the will not finish the work. But as the thoughts and the plans expressed in this document are put into action by the laity, the pastors, the departmental directors, and the conference administrators, this work will move forward in a mighty way. Perhaps each church, com- pany, Sabbath school, and institution needs to lay some definite plans to reach every home within its territory with the Three Angels' messages. This is not a work that can be delayed. It must be done immediately. Is it possible to finish the work by 1980? I suppose there would be different answers and different reasons given to answer this question. I personally believe it is possible. But I guess the question really is: "Will we finish the work by 1980?" And I would like to add another question for your thinking: If we don't finish the work by 1980, why didn't we? lAtfutit,u GLEANER General News . • • off MAL OMR Of nit AIWIRIC WNI, COMFIESIN a ilevUITN.DAv Leon H. Davis Managing Editor Geraldine I. Grout Editor Richard Hawley Layout Artist And, oh yes, we've designed the EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: L. W. Crooker, Chair. outside eight pages as a give-away to man; L. H. Davis, Geraldine I. Grout, H. Eugene Haas, S. J. Steiner, Arnold Swan- "Liberty-Sentinel"— your non-Adventist friends and neigh- son. It's Plain Old Nostalgia! bors. We'll have more news on this CORRESPONDENTS: Bermuda, A. C. Mote; feature after the Greater New York, D. E. Kenyon; New York, To octogenarians the title Liberty- Liberty Emphasis. T. V. Zytkoskee; Northeastern, Lee Paschal; We also have another reason for Northern New England, C. P. Anderson; Sentinel (a special Liberty supple- Southern New England, H. Eugene Haas; At- ment) not only has a pleasant ring, giving you this piece: We want to im- lantic Union College, Kurt Ganter; New England Memorial Hospital, John Lew. it's plain old nostalgia. You see, Lib- press upon you the great need for Published twice monthly by the Atlantic erty is a direct descendant of the Liberty magazine to reach decision Union Conference and printed by the Col- lege Press, South Lancaster, Massachusetts Sentinel. The family tree gets a bit makers. 01561. Subscription price $3.00 a year. involved, so let's start with the basics. We cannot all appear before lawyers All material for publication must be channelled through the institution or con- A magazine promoting religious free- and legislatures or speak eloquently ference correspondent. dom was printed somewhat irregularly in courtrooms and cabinets. But Lib- Both old and new addresses should be given when a change of address is requested. between 1886 and 1904. At various erty can. We may not be able to gain Zip code should be included for all addresses. times it was called American Sentinel, admission to see the person whose Second class postage paid at Post Office, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561. the Sentinel of Liberty, and Sentinel decisions affect our freedoms. But Lib- of Christian Liberty. erty can. And Liberty can wait hours ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY Finally, the Sentinel flickered and on his desk for his return, can reply 400 Main Street died in 1904, smothered by increasing succinctly to his questions and argu- South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 bills and decreasing circulation. (That Telephone (617) Clinton 368.8333 ments. Best of all, a bimonthly visit sounds strangely like a modern publish- from Liberty J. L. Dittberner President costs you just $2.00 for A. N. Brogden....Secretary; A.S.I.; Stewardship ing malady!) For two years no publi- six visits next year. and Development; Inner City cation took up the torch for religious Liberty has a priority list of more L W. Crooker Treasurer; Medical; Deferred Giving freedom, but then Liberty was born. than one million thought leaders in P. A. Bernet Publishing It has been published continuously for North America—people who make, L H. Davis Communications; MV; 71 years. Religious Liberty; N.S.O. interpret, and enforce our laws, peo- A. D. Gilliam Elementary Supervisor What is the Liberty-Sentinel? and ple who mold public opinion through A. J. Hess Auditor why are we telling you about it? The the mass media. We're reaching barely R. L. Kretz Lay Activities; Ministerial Liberty-Sentinel is a 16-page newspa- half of these. Do your part to ensure T. 0. Moore Director Northeast Adventist per supplement prepared especially Health Services our religious freedom by filling out H. R. Murphy Sabbath School for hand-out to you in your church your commitment card in church dur- L. D. Pendleton Associate Auditor during the 1977 Liberty Emphasis. We ing Liberty Emphasis Week, January L E. Smart Education; Temperance; hope that it will help you to be better 8 to 15! Home Education Service informed on current events and issues involving religious liberty in your LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY BERMUDA: R. H. Carter, President. Office local environment as well as around New Youth Ministry Resource Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. the world. Telephone: 24110. Service for Local Churches GREATER NEW YORK: D. J. Sandstrom, Pres- Here is a preview of some of the ex- ident; C. E. Schmidt, Secretary-treasurer. Office citing stories included in this special Leaders of youth all around the Address: 7 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, New York 11030. Telephone: (516) 627-9350. Liberty supplement: "Seven Predic- world will rejoice to learn that there NEW YORK: C. W. Skantz, President; R. A. tions for the Next Seven Years," are exciting new plans for youth minis- Wesson, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: (P.O. Box 67, Onondaga Branch) 4930 West "Sabbath Problems Test Faith," "Why try in the local church. The first major Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York 13215. Protestant Churches Are Dying at the steps in improving youth ministry have Telephone: (315) 469.6921. NORTHEASTERN: G. R. Earle, President; S. W. Roots," "The Truth About Miracles," been taken. One significant step is Stovall, Secretary; S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. "Scientific Experiments Prove Aver- authorization by the General Confer- Office Address: 115.50 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434. Telephone: (212) age American Will Torture His Neigh- ence of the production of an interde- 291-8006 bor," "The Occult: Do Demons Today partmental publication to assist those NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: C. P. Anderson, President; R. R. Trecartin, Secretary-treas- Inhabit Human Beings?" and an in- who are working with young people urer. Office Address: (P. 0. Box 1340) 91 in the local church. Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04104. Tele- terview with the director of the Gen- phone: (207) 797-3760. eral Conference Department of Public Every church, academy, and college SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. R. Jayne, President; D. J. Russell, Secretary-treasurer. Affairs and Religious Liberty entitled, need a vibrant Sabbath school and Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lan- "Is the Religious Liberty Department other organizations for youth. These caster, Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: (617) 365-4551. a Bunch of Old Men Fighting Obscure organizations need a program that is Sunday Laws?" Not only will you en- based on the Divine blueprint. It joy the reading, but you'll probably needs to be patterned on the past COVER want to keep this piece for future refer- but relevant to the future. Every Annual Council Logos 1976 ence. leader needs resource materials for

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 3 this program and for the total youth ordering of additional copies of Ac- Blind Girl Baptized ministry in the church. cent, ring binders, and printed indexes. These basic needs in the local church Additional copies of Youth Ministry have been studied for some years and Accent are available through the local are currently being studied by com- conference for U.S. $2.25 per year mittees and individuals who are pray- (four copies). An attractive, printed, ing and working to provide what is stiff cover vinyl ring binder with needed for our youth in this hour of printed indexes, costs only U.S. $2.25. earth's history. Those of us who have Both the prices quoted include freight been called to work for young peo- costs for bulk shipments to overseas ple in the departments and the ad- divisions and North American division ministrators of the church, believe and local conferences. that the Lord has directed in the plan- With the present staff of Accent ning to date. drawn from the General Conference The Lord willing, in the first quar- departments and no circulation budget Claire Disanza, totally blind and ter of 1977, there will be a new youth or staff, it is not possible to process formerly of Albany, New York, and ministry resource publication entitled, orders for copies to individuals, Teaneck, New Jersey, was baptized on Youth Ministry Accent. There are churches, or schools. Then too, remem- October 9, 1976, in Lincoln, Nebraska, twelve sections in Youth Ministry Ac- ber the division youth directors and by Elder F. G. Thomas, General Man- cent as follows: Introductions; media; ager of the Christian Record Braille North American conference youth di- Foundation. Claire was first contacted campus; music; outreach; upreach; rectors need time to increase and dis- youth profile; recreation; programs; by Robert Winant of Altamont, New tribute their bulk orders. The prices York, District Representative of the Sabbath school; leadership; and or- for Accent, binder, and indexes do not ganization. Accent will be fifty pages Christian Record, while employed by include mailing or freight within the the Albany Association for the Blind. in loose-leaf format, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, division or conference. punched, ready for filing. She was enrolled in The Student, Youth Ministry Accent is not a sub- which is the Sabbath school lessons in Although it may be hard to believe, scription journal. It is not just another Braille, Life and Health, Christian Youth Ministry Accent 6,500 copies of book or publication. It is resource ser- Record, and several library books all (without ring binders or indexes) will vice to local church youth leaders. In in Braille. be provided free during 1977. This is the future, it will no doubt grow in possible through an annual appropria- She attended Camp Berkshire one size, and improve in quality, and ex- year and soon began attending the tion from the General Conference and pand in circulation. Those who have subsidies from Sabbath School, Tem- Albany church. She is now a member the privilege of working with young of the Capitol View church in Lincoln perance, and Youth Departments. The people in the local churches in the editorial staff are in the departments and is employed by the Christian community or on campus are invited Record as a Braille transcriber. She is and are providing camera-ready copy, to send contributions to the editors of and youth directors in the divisions active in the local church and enjoys Youth Ministry Accent. A remunera- lay evangelism and at the present time and local conference are caring for dis- tion will be paid for materials pub- tribution. is giving one Bible study. lished. Some of the contributions that Our heartfelt thanks to God for His The staff of Youth Ministry Accent are needed are as follows: local church, wonderful love and also to Robert and are as follows: Editorial Director, college, or academy youth programs; Donna Winant for their faithful work Desmond B. Hills; Editor, James reports on witnessing activities; Sat- in bringing this precious blind girl to Joiner; Associate Editors, Laurell Pe- urday evening social events; Bible a knowledge of the truth. terson (Sabbath School); Kathy Bea- and/or Spirit of Prophecy principles F. W. NIEB, Director gles (Temperance); and Louise Corbin for youth ministry; inspirational sto- (Youth). Atlantic Division ries of young people who have demon- Christian Record The editorial staff works closely strated qualities of Christian character; with the co-operation of all the de- and news briefs on local church and partments of the General Conference campus youth organizations. Historic Beasts Arrive at AU concerned with youth in the local The sixteen-page MV KIT will con- church. In addition, the staff have ac- tinue to be published twice a year but The Andrews University Heritage cess to all major youth ministry pub- will be for church school teachers. It Room has recently received seven lications produced in the United will be sent free to all church schools papier-mache beasts representing the States, and I am attending youth minis- in North America and some copies will creatures of Daniel and Revelation try workshops, seminars, and conven- be 'air mailed' to division youth direc- and a model of the figure of Daniel 2. tions across the nation. tors. The editorial director of MV KIT They were donated by Fred M. Ram- The Sabbath School and youth di- is Leo Ranzolin, James Joiner is the sey, Jr., an alumnus of the University. rectors of the overseas divisions, and editor, and the associate editor is The creatures were originally com- the Sabbath School and youth direc- Louise Corbin. missioned by Elder W. W. Simpson, tors of unions and local conferences in DESMOND B. HILLS who paid a Hollywood company $600 North America, have been alerted as Associate Youth Director, for them. Simpson, one of the first city to the procedures for circulation and General Conference evangelists in California, used them

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Voice of Prophecy Receives Antique Butter Dish

PROPHETIC SYMIIOLS. ILLUSTRATING THE PROPHECIES OF DANIEL AND REVELATION USED SY EVANGELIST CM. SIMPSON

Evangelist William Ward Simpson stands with his collection of papier mach. beasts in this 1906 photograph. The Oakland Herald wrote of him on October 22, 1906, "Preaching the Gospel with a menagerie is the remarkable experiment being tried in Oakland by William Ward Simpson, the convicted infidel, who has pitched a huge tent on the vacant lot on Broadway, and is nightly lecturing on prophecy to huge crowds." (Cited in the Recorder, November 1, 1906, p. 3, and quoted by Ramsey in "A Study of William Ward Simpson's An antique silver English butter dish Evangelistic Personality," p. 16.) donated to The Voice of Prophecy is in- spected by Mrs. Mary Dahl, who sells antiques during his campaigns in the early part term paper on file at Andrews Uni- for the Voice of Prophecy, and H. M. S. Richards. Items in fine condition such as this of this century. versity, 1971, p. 17.) one, are sought for sales benefitting the After Simpson's death in 1907, the The donor, Fred Ramsey, received broadcast. Sales recently went over the $25,000 mark, says Mrs. Dahl, who volunteers beasts were in storage, where they suf- his Master of Divinity degree from her time to help the program. Especially fered serious decay. Dr. Winea J. Simp- Andrews University in 1972 and is now valuable are any small antiques, such as son, daughter of the evangelist, had a pastor in Crescent City, in the North- dishes, gems, gold or silver objects, crystal, cut glass, watches, hand-carved or hand- them completely restored in the 1960's ern California conference. painted items, and old quilted quilts. To give by the Loma Linda University art an item or ask for more information about department. They were used in 1971 giving one, write: The Voice of Prophecy, Department SC, Box 55, Los Angeles, Cali- evangelistic series by Pastor Fred CORRECTION fornia 90053. Ramsey, grandson-in-law of Elder Simpson. Conchita Huerta from New Elder Simpson's evangelistic method York was elected to serve as the New President Elected for was commended by E. G. White, who Atlantic Union Regional Direc- Communication Center tor, and Margaret Anzalone of wrote: Watervliet, New York, will serve Newly elected as president of the These beasts are made of papier- a second term on the Board of Seventh-day Adventist Radio, Televi- mache, and by an ingenious inven- tion, they may be brought at the Directors of Philosda. It was the sion and Film Center in Thousand proper time before the congregation. thinking of the leadership that Oaks, California, is Elder Robert A. Thus he holds the attention of the two key members should share Frame, president of the Australasian people, while he preaches the truth the responsibility of building Division. to them. (Letter 326, 1906, cited in this unique ministry to the singles Evangelism, p. 204.) He will replace Elder Alvin G. in the Atlantic Union. The creatures, rigged to rise up out Munson who is retiring December 31 of an earth or sea background, did not of this year, after having served as always keep to the evangelist's plan, president of the vast organization for reported Simpson's daughters. "If one the past five years. beast would rise inadvertently, he The Adventist Radio, Television would say, 'What are you doing here? and Film Center is located on a nine- ` It's not time for you yet!' and cause the contrivance to disappear until called teen-acre plot in Thousand Oaks, and for. This was much to the audience's plans call for a five-building complex delight." (Fred M. Ramsey, Jr., "A when it is completed. It houses the It Study of William Ward Simpson's Is Written, Faith For Today, Audio Evangelistic Personality," unpublished THE VICE OF PROPHECY Visual Service, and Breath of Life

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 5 components. The Voice of Prophecy Hospital; Elder John. Griswell, pastor will join them when their building is of the Stoneham church; and Elder Al- constructed. Not only are the offices bert Ellis, pastor of the New England of the above components located at Memorial church, will provide pastoral the Center, but also the filming and services. Your support and your prayers recording studios where their programs will be welcomed by the members of are produced, the accounting offices, the new Burlington Company. printing department, computer ser- ALBERT ELLIS vices, mailing department, and other JOHN GRISWELL related services. The Seventh-day Adventist church is Elder F. W. Wernick (left), chairman of the Harvard-New England Memorial Board of Trustees for the Seventh-day Advent- airing a total of 3,505 radio and tele- ist Radio, Television and Film Center, shakes vision programs each week throughout Hospital Affiliation hands with Elder Robert A. Frame who will come to the Center as its new president at the world at the present time. The Department of Psychiatry of the beginning of the new year. Elder Alvin THEDA KUESTER the Harvard University Medical School G. Munson (center), who has served as the has established an affiliation with the organization's president for the past five Seventh-day Adventist Radio, Television and Film Center Pediatric Mental Health Unit at New years, plans to retire December 31. England Memorial Hospital, Stone- ham, Massachusetts. John E. Mack, M.D., Director of Adult and Child Training, Harvard Medical School, Department of Psy- Neu1 England Memorial Hospital chiatry at Cambridge Hospital, initi- ated the proposal of affiliation. He, along with Andrew Baumgartner, Burlington, Massachusetts, Head Counselor and Program Co-ordi- Company Organized nator for the Pediatric Mental Health Unit; William Holbrook, Administra- Sabbath, November 6, was an im- tive Director of Human Services; Ed- portant and exciting day for the mem- ward L. Wall, NEMH Administrator; bers of the Stoneham and New Eng- and Edward Moses, M.D., Chief of land Memorial churches, for on that Psychiatry at NEMH, drew up a writ- day they witnessed the beginning of a ten proposal to present to the Board new company. The new congregation, of Directors. The proposal was unani- the Burlington Company, is the frui- mously accepted by the Board on tion of dedicated, long-term personal August 31, 1976. witnessing in the Burlington and Wil- More than sixty persons were in attendance NEMH was chosen because it repre- mington areas. There, for the past sev- on the first Sabbath to hear Pastor Douglas sented Harvard's expectations and eral years, faithful lay persons have Cross deliver the morning sermon. He will be been carrying on door-to-door witness- sharing the pastoral responsibilities with qualifications as a Community Mental Pastor John Griswell and Pastor Albert Ellis. Health service for children and their ing, personal Bible Studies, and Cot- families. NEMH offers the Harvard tage meetings. The most recent thrust fellows an "open" psychiatric in- was the Radiant Living Seminar which patient ward in a community acute- clinched many decisions for Christ and care hospital—the only one of this created new interests. nature in Eastern Massachusetts. Most The new congregation is presently pediatric mental health units are meeting in the Pine Glen Elementary "closed" units and are usually located in a Mental Health Hospital, therefore the type of patient will be different and the opportunity to work with par- ent and child (in or near their home- town environment) will be available.

The first Sabbath service was ended by a While NEMH will be providing of prayer. The group prayed that God Harvard a unique therapeutic environ- would make them a bright light in the com- ment in which to learn, Harvard will munity. be giving additional medical treat- ment for the children on the Pediatric School in Burlington. This will serve as Mental Health Unit and will make their temporary meeting place while available to the NEMH staff the Photos by Larry Vandeman plans are being laid for a permanent wealth of medical knowledge con- The Pine Glen Elementary School, in Burling- church home. tained in the University Library plus ton, offers the new company spacious Sab- Elder Douglas Cross, Physicians' participation in their continuing edu- bath school rooms and an auditorium for church and social events. Chaplain for New England Memorial cation programs. "It will be a program

6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER practice insurance, and government regulation of medicine. At the conclu- sion of the presentation there was a lively question-and-answer session. Among the guests present were Dr. C. Nason Burden, President of the Massachusetts Medical Society; Dr. Louis Alfano of Melrose, immediate Past President of the Massachusetts Medical Society; and Dr. James Mc- Donough of Winchester, Past Presi- Pictured are (I. to r.): Andrew Baumgartner, Participants at the recent NEMH Workshop dent of the Massachusetts Medical Soci- Head C for and Program Co-ordinator for on 'The Practicing Physician," are (left to the Pediatric Mental Health unit; Richard Ber- right) G. Robert Rigsby, M.D.; Ralph S. ety. The Chairman for the program lin, M.D., Harvard Fellow; Steven Abalon, Emerson, M.D.; Thomas E. Nesbitt, M.D.; was Dr. Richard Stiles, Winchester, M.D., Director of Psychiatric Training at Har- Louis Alfano, M.D.; C. Nason Burden, M.D.; President of Middlesex East District vard and Cambridge Hospital; Edward Wall, Grant V. Rodkey, M.D.; and Richard Stiles, NEMH Admini or; John E. Mack, M.D., M.D. Medical Society. Director of Adult and Child Training, Harvard Dr. G. Robert Rigsby, President- Medical School, Department of Psychiatry; and Richard Barnum, M.D., Harvard Fellow. practicing physician today and ad- elect of the New England Memorial dressed such pertinent activities as Hospital Medical Staff welcomed the of mutual benefit," stated Dr. John continuing medical education, mal- members and guests. Mack. The two Harvard Fellows assigned to NEMH will be Richard Barnum, M.D., and Richard Berlin, M.D., both of whom are in their Psychiatric Fel- Atlantic Union College lowship at Cambridge Hospital. Steven c. Abalon, M.D., Director of Child Psy- chiatric Training at Harvard and Cam- Music Clinic A Success all of the best come together, they're capable of a lot more." bridge Hospital, will be the Harvard Atlantic Union Secondary Schools Faculty Supervisor of the two Harvard from grades 7 through 12 completed The Clinic schedule consisted of Fellows. their 4th annual Music Clinic Novem- waking at 6:00, having breakfast, and The eight-bed pediatric mental ber 10 through 13 at AUC. Most of the from then on practicing, rehearsing in health unit at NEMH was established students came from the Atlantic band and chorus sections, listening to in 1973 to provide extensive diagnostic Union's seven academies, Greater Bos- other professional performers, and and short-term treatment for children, ton Academy, Greater New York Acad- attending worship services, with one- ages 4 to 12, having psychiatric prob- emy, Northeastern Academy, Pine half hour for lunch and supper. A lems. This affiliation testifies to the Tree Academy, Pioneer Valley Acad- mother of one of the students said success of this program and to the ful- emy, South Lancaster Academy, and that the "schedule is a little tough, fillment of a need in the community. Union Springs Academy; two junior but it keeps them busy and they enjoy The Human Services department also academies, Cedarbrook School and it. The Clinic is something that the has a 27-bed adult unit and out-patient Twin Tiers Junior Academy; Kings- kids can look back on and really say services for both adults and children. way College and from one public that it was worth all the time spent high school, and arrived on Tuesday and they accomplished something." evening. Academies that were closer On Sabbath the choir sang for both NEMH Hosts AMA Workshop arrived shortly before registration at the 8:15 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. "The Practicing Physician and the 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. church services while all of the acad- American Medical Association in 1976," The goal of the Music Clinic "is to emies took part in the 3:30 p.m. was the subject of a presentation at educate and inspire these kids," states vespers program. The highlight for the New England Memorial Hospital, Rick Starnes, Chairman of the Music most of the students was the concert Saturday evening. Stoneham, Massachusetts, for area phy- Department at AUC, "for their own sicians, on November 5, 1976. groups and at their academies. What Robert Malin, Choir director at Participants in the Panel Discussion we do is take the best high school AUC and choral director for the Music were Thomas E. Nesbitt, M.D., Speaker Clinic Choir, conducted the 110-voice choirs and bands in the union and choir at 8:00 p.m. with an opening of the House of Delegates of the teach in a situation where they get A.M.A.; Ralph S. Emerson, M.D., Pres- song, "Music, Spread Thy Voice master classes, some possible chances ident, Medical Society of the State of Around," Handel; followed by New York; and Grant V. Rodkey, for private lessons and work on their "Create in Me a Clean Heart, 0 God," M.D., President, Suffolk District Medi- instruments of voice as well as put Brahms; "My Soul's Been Anchored" cal Society, who was the moderator them into a band or a choir situation. (sung solo by Lee Greene with the for the panel. This way they're able to do literature Choir behind), Shaw; "When Jesus The program concerned itself with that would probably be too difficult Wept" (done in quadrophonic sound the A.M.A. role as it relates to the for their own groups to perform. When with the choir lined up along the walls

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 7 of Machlan Auditorium), Billings; Joyce Malin, Secretary-Treasurer; and page paperback doesn't have a pub- "Halleluja" (from Mt. of Olives), Efrain Perez, Pastor, to prepare the lisher as yet, but several have been Beethoven; "My Heart if Offered Still class for graduation. suggested, according to Stafford. Dr. to You," di Lasso; "A.B.C.," Mozart; Elected as Junior class officers were Lynn Sauls is the associate editor of and "Stomp Your Foot," by Copland. Sherri Latimer, President; Cindy Chris- the, so far, untitled book. The band came on stage and per- toph, Vice-President; Susan Zork, Sec- KATHY ZELNY, Secretary formed with the choir for one song retary-Treasurer; and Jeff Yeagley, Public Relations called "Patriotic Fantasy," by Cohan. Pastor. The choir disassembled and the band Bob Rigsby was elected President of performed "Kentucky 1800" by the Sophomore class and will serve with Missionary Roster Updated Crundman; "Major General U.S. Scott Williamson, Vice-President; Grant's Grand March," by Gung'1; Richard Latane, Pastor; and Pattie "Music for a Civic Celebration," Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer. by Nixon; "A Symphonic Prelude," by Freshman class officers are, Lewis Reed; "Variations on America," by Ives; LaClair, President; Paul Griswell, Vice- and closed with "Stars and Stripes President; Jennifer Showers, Secretary- Forever." Treasurer; and Sharon Morgan, Pastor. There were favorable reactions from students about the Music Clinic. Vicki Johnson, a senior from S.L.A., Stafford Speaks on Psalms: said that "the clinic brought a unity Writes Chapter for Book among the students at the different English Department Chairperson, academies." Douglas Perry from P.V.A. Dr. Ottilie Stafford, offered one in a said, "We learned quite a bit and we series of Adult Education Seminars be- play a lot better." ing held at the Sligo SDA Church, Ta- The Music Clinic is adapted from koma Park, Maryland, on the weekend the traditional musical festivals that of November 12 to 14. were held at the academies. All of the James Londis, Pastor of the Sligo academy band and choir groups got church and former Professor in Reli- together at an academy and they gion at AUC, invited Dr. Stafford to would perform as individual groups. instruct the three-day "Seminar in the The principals decided to eliminate Psalms" because she is a "Psalms the program and rid the academies of scholar and connoisseur," who "will the competition among the students study this magnificent collection as in- Photo by Hernan Vazquez from the different schools. The idea of spiration and as art." The seminar, Rachel Ware, Alumni Project Assistant, re- the. Music Clinic was brought into according to Dr. Stafford, consisted of ports considerable progress in bringing the effect by Jon Robertson, with all of two one-hour sessions per day cover- AUC Missionary Roster up to date in time the groups congregating at the college for Alumni Weekend, April 22 to 24, 1977. ing a three-day period. to learn and perform as a whole The roster, stored and almost forgotten since group. The titles of her six seminars were: the late 50's, will hold small plaques for "Structure in the Psalms," "The Long each foreign missionary and student mis- According to Rick Starnes, "The sionary who attended AUC. Ware's groups are better than ever—which Journey Home," "Change and Decay: is totally voluntary. really attests to the fact that the The Human Dilemma," "Prayer in the music programs in the Union are Psalms," "Liturgical Implications in getting better." the Psalms," and "Cursings and Bless- Newsnotes ings." Recommended Bibliographies After the Saturday program ended, The Ladies Recreation Club will for the course included: "The Psalms begin functioning officially on January some academies started for home. The in Israel's Worship" by Sigmund Mo- remaining groups spent the night in 1, 1977, for women of the faculty, staff, winckel (Oxford Press, 1963) and the and LARC (Lancaster Adventist Rec- their respective dormitories and left "Introduction to the Psalms" (Har- on Sunday morning. reation Club). The group was or- court Brace, 1958). ganized at the suggestion of the faculty KATHY ZELNY, Secretary Besides speaking in Sligo, Dr. Staf- Public Relations women and will involve its members ford is writing the opening chapter of in personalized fitness programs and a a book inspired by the Higher Edu- women's conditioning class. No one cation Convention held at Andrews Class Officers Elected. will enter the program without first University in August of 1976. The book undergoing a five-minute test by the In special meetings held in various will present a rationale for teaching Physical Education's Exercise Physiol- campus locations, members of each of English in Adventist schools and will ogy Lab which will determine a per- AUC's class groups elected officers for be directed toward teachers, parents, son's beginning fitness level. the 1976-77 school year. Stephen Zork, administrators, and students. a Music Education major from Maine, The book, which will be written by was elected Senior Class President and different Adventist college English in- Mary Beth Harrold, Senior Bible In- with Advisor Dr. Stephen Nyirady, will structors, is expected to go to press struction major, will be leaving for work with Laurel Laing, Vice-President; next summer. The approximately 100- Seoul, Korea, to serve her second term

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER as a self-supporting missionary. She was for Conductors at the Royal Academy asked to return by David Al Scofield, of Music in Sweden as well as the Director of the English Language In- Master Class in Conducting at the stitute in Korea, to teach English and Aspen Music Festival in Colorado. Bible and help with Evangelistic ef- Robertson returned to the United forts. She previously served in Korea States to conduct the only concert that from August, 1974, to December, 1975, he will perform this year with the and will begin her new eight-month Thayer Conservatory Orchestra. term January I, 1977.

Nyirady Recognized in Robertson Returns for Guest Science Directory Photos by Hernan Vazquez Appearance GNYA Yearbook editor Myrna Candelaria American Men and Women of Sci- shares an idea with fellow yearbook editors. Dr. Jon Robertson, former chair- ence, a seven-volume biographical ref- man of the Thayer Conservatory of erence work, has included Dr. Stephen Music, interrupted his one-year leave Nyirady in the 13th edition published of absence to conduct the second in October of 1976. The reference Thayer Conservatory Orchestra con- books have been published for 70 cert of the 1976-77 season in Machlan years and "contain current, concise Auditorium December 4. biographies of some 100,000 United States and Canadian Scientists making their contributions felt in nearly 1,000 scientific disciplines."

S.A. Treasurer Martti Kahkonen, moderator of the Treasurers subsection, shows academy S.A. treasurers a fine point in accounting.

Dr. Stephen Nyirady, Associate Professor of Biology at A.U.C. AUC S.A. President William Knott addresses The all-Beethoven concert opened the Union student leaders at a general ses- sion meeting held in Purdon Auditorium. with the "Coriolan" overture and Dr. Nyirady's reference includes his closed with Symphony No. 8 in F current position as Associate Professor solutions to those problems. The solu- Major. Connie Rittenhouse, an ac- of Biology at A.U.C., his doctorate tions were then mimeographed and complished pianist from Hudson, Mas- work on bacterial symbiotes in the distributed to the academies to be used sachusetts, appeared as soloist in the bloodfeeding Hemiptera (an order of as an "idea bank" for the coming year. Concerto No. 5 in E Flat "Emperor." insects), and his membership in the Jon Robertson is presently study- American Society for Microbiology The program, still in its develop- ing with and assisting Maestro Herbert and the American Association for the mental stages, was begun last year with Blomstedt in Sweden. Blomstedt is Advancement of Science (A.A.A.S.). AUC S.A. Officers and some college conductor of the Danish Radio Sym- officers holding a workshop at Greater phony of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Boston Academy. Suggestions for im- Music Director of the Dresdener Staat- Student Leaders Meet at AUC proving the 1975 GBA Workshop were skapelle of Dresden, East Germany. used in developing the 1976 agenda Student Leaders from six Atlantic which involved most Union Academies. He regularly teaches the Master Class Union academies met with Student Association leaders from AUC in the All in all, over 60 student leaders second annual Student Leadership were present for the morning work- Help Us Change the World— Seminar, held November 10. The pur- shops and the special "lasagna feed" pose of the series of meetings was to —a fellowship lunch served in the Be a Literature Evangelist. identify problems common to Advent- Thayer Conservatory. The Workshop - . ist student leaders and to propose schedule and the general sessions them-

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 9 selves were developed and moderated them to see that their problems were Baptism Held in Central by S.A. President William Knott. The not unique to their academy and that Brooklyn, New York, departmental subsections were moder- solutions were much easier to come Spanish-Speaking Church ated by AUC Student Association of- by if they could share their ideas with ficers. Those interviewed after the others who wanted to do their jobs Seminar felt that the sessions helped well.

Greater New York

New Conference Treasurer Master Guide Banquet After several months with no trea- On November 14, all Master Guides Following several weeks of meetings in surer in Greater New York, the office in the Greater New York Conference the Central Brooklyn Spanish-speaking church eleven were baptized. They are pictured here staff was pleased to welcome Elder and were invited to the Conference office raising their hands in agreement as questions Mrs. C. E. Schmidt to the treasury de- for a banquet. Youth Director, Elder of faith and doctrine were asked. partment. P. J. Salhany, planned the event. On a recent evening, the office Guest speaker for the evening was group joined together for an evening Elder J. L. Dittberner, president of Revival Meetings Held in meal and a time of fellowship and get- the Atlantic Union Conference. East New York for ting acquainted. A tangible token of About fifty Master Guides gathered. Spanish-Speaking Church welcome was expressed when a potted This number included the conference plant was presented to Mrs. Schmidt. president and treasurer and several Elder and Mrs. Schmidt both came other departmental personnel who are from South America. Through the also Master Guides. years they have served the church in many different countries, but this is the first time they have worked in the United States. Before coming to New York, Elder Schmidt was treasurer of the Afro-Mideast Division. They had opportunity to see firsthand the war and tragedy that came to Beirut, Leb- anon, in recent months. Elder Schmidt's experience and abil- ity in treasury work is a great blessing to the conference. Mrs. Schmidt is finding considerable opportunity to Elder Ruben Pereyra, Ministerial Associa- help with translating English to Span- Leaders elected for the Master Guide organi- sation are (I. to r.): Samuel E. Farrell, Adela tion Secretary for the South American Division, ish. Conference president Elder D. J. Malara, Luis Vasquez, Pastor Mehbub Khan, recently held one week of revival meetings Sandstrom and the entire working Ida H. Crawford, Cyrus L. Wedderburn, and in the East New York Spanish-speaking church. force are pleased to have the Schmidts president of the group, Milton Symister. At the end of the week, several people were baptized. Elder Pereyra was visiting friends in Greater New York. in the city following Annual Council in D. E. KENYON The purpose of the evening was Washington, D. C. Communication Secretary more than fellowship. Elder Salhany asked the group to organize for service in the churches of the conference. Of- New Workers in Greater ficers were elected and plans laid for New York Conference more aggressive youth outreach in com- Until August, 1976, Gary Larson ing months. was the manager of a restaurant in Milton Symister was elected to be Seattle, Washington, with nineteen em- head of the group. Those assisting him ployees working for him. His wife, are: Ida H. Crawford, Samuel E. Far- Linda, was employed by the Allstate rell, Pastor Mehbub Khan, Adela Me- Insurance Company's northwest re- gional office in Seattle. They were both lara, Cyrus L. Wedderburn, and Luis born and raised in the great north- Vasquez. Plans are being laid for fu- west. Today Gary is the driver of the ture meetings. They hope to be able second medical screening unit put into Elder and Mrs. C. E. Schmidt recently ar- to inspire other Master Guides to be- operation by the conference. rived in Greater New York. Elder Schmidt is come more active in church work, espe- The arrival of this young couple in the new Secretary-Treasurer of the Confer- New York makes an interesting story. ence. cially work for the youth. 10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER New York

Cortland Elder Elected President of Cortland Gary and Linda Larson f om Seattle, Washing- ton, have joined the Community Services County Farm Bureau staff of the Greater New York Conference. Gary is driving one of the Conference The Cortland Standard of Wednes- hypertension screening mobile units. day, October 27, 1976, carried the fol- lowing story about Charles Proctor, first elder of the Cortland church. Gary and Linda, although faithful lay- Charles Proctor, Cortland farmer, men, wanted to do something more for was awarded the Co-operative Exten- the service of God. They heard of the sion Instigare Citizen Award for his hypertension program being carried leadership role in agriculture and on by the conference and the fact that community affairs at the annual meet- volunteer workers were needed to man ing of Cortland County Co-operative these units. After much prayer, this Extension last night at the McGraw young couple responded to the call on Central High School. condition that God would work out Charles Proctor on his tractor In addition to operating a 340-acre the details so they could come. God did work things out. Linda was able to farm on Blue Creek Road, Proctor is Thomas Milligan, who presented the transfer to the Allstate regional office the newly elected president of Cort- award, said that Proctor is typical of at Huntington Station. The conference land County Farm Bureau, in which outstanding citizens who work not was able to provide housing here in he has been active for many years, only in agriculture but for the good New York, and Gary was able to satis- and also has taken a leadership role of their community. This is the second factorily care for certain details in in Co-operative Extension, American year the award has been given. Seattle. Dairy Association, Dairylea, Eastern The last of September saw the Lar- AIC, and the Cortland County Dairy sons arrive in New York ready for Promotion Committee. Conference Vacation Bible He is a member of the County work. Gary is donating his time, being School Report responsible for van No. 2. The Larsons Planning Board advisory council and are happy to be in New York in what the Cortlandville Beautification Com- The priceless, impressionable, and they consider to be a real mission field. mittee, has worked for United Fund, tender hearts of children—what a pre- We welcome the Larsons to this great and is a leader of his church. For thir- cious heritage! Indeed highest priority metropolitan area and wish them teen years he has helped to produce should be given to child evangelism— God's blessing as they work for Him. the weekly "Farm and Home Page of another arm of evangelistic outreach. the Air" on radio station WKRT. One of the finest avenues provided MERLIN KRETSCHMAR Community Services Director Jack Henderson, Publishing Director of the New York Conference, Wants You to Know: Baptism at Old Westbury New York, Church New York Conference State-wide Publishing Rally January 6-9, 1977, at Union Springs Academy Of Interest to all Church Members: • General Conference Speaker • Union Speaker • New Film • Special Feature Saturday Night Old Westbury Pastor Leslie Norris and local elders Dr. Peter Conte and Louis Hersch welcome new church members Peter Richard Hosted by Auburn and Union Conte, David Burrell, Nancy Hersch, Cheryl Springs Churches 11.40te, Cooney and Lisa King following their October 23 baptism. 7

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 11 master of ceremonies; C. W. Skantz, New York Conference President, pre- sented a stirring morning devotional; and Mrs. Mary Woods, former local federation president of the Ohio Con- ference and Community Services Direc- tor in Kettering, Ohio, was the delight- ful guest speaker. Mrs. Wood's enthusiasm and rapid- fire delivery, spiced with delightful humor, had everyone on the edge of their seats as she related the somber, dramatic events surrounding the Xenia, Ohio, tornado disaster, and the major role the Adventist church played in alleviating suffering and bringing com- God's precious book, the Bible, is elevated Unforgettable Bible stories thrill impression- as God's love letter to tender little hearts at able young hearts during Vacation Bible fort, confidence, and love to the home- Vacation Bible School. School. less, injured, and confused citizens. Color slides were shown of the shock- have been won to Christ and joined God's remnant church as a result. During the summer of 1976, the churches of the New York Conference conducted fifteen Vacation Bible Schools. A total of 460 children were enrolled including 356 non-Adventists and 107 Adventists. Out of this num- ber, 21 certificates were issued and 11 were enrolled in the regular Sabbath School Department of the church. In other instances, follow-up is be- ing conducted with Neighborhood Bible Clubs, Bible Story Hours, Path- finder Clubs, and home Bible Studies. May every church sense their privi- Vacation Bible School furnishes a marvelous lege and obligation to engage in this opportunity to direct little minds to Jesus compensatory and fruitful adventure through visual aids and other means. Elder C. W. Skantz, New York Conference for Christ. President, presented a thought-provoking morning devotional at the Conference-wide Federation Meeting, October 10. Conference-Wide Federation Meeting Disaster preparedness must become our by-word. Every church and every institution must be geared to assist in a concerted program with civil agencies to alleviate suffering in times of mis- fortune. This was the thrust and objective at the recent New York Conference-wide Dorcas Federation Meeting held in the Syracuse, New York, church, October 10. Representatives of the five local federations converged on this Central Crafts provide a vital part of making Vaca- tion Bible School a genuine success. New York city for the all-day session to hear about and study, and plan for larger, more efficient disaster prepared- Mrs. Mary Woods, guest speaker, presented a in this rewarding endeavor is Vaca- morning and afternoon session on the general ness. tion Bible School. With millions of theme of "Disaster Preparedness." Mrs. H. A. Uhl, New York Conference Woods is former Ohio Conference sectional youth unchurched, unsupervised, and Lay Activities Director, served as co- federation president and Community Serv- unloved—what a glorious opportunity ordinator of the day's activities; Mrs. ices Director of the Kettering, Ohio, church. Vacation Bible School furnishes. In Jeannette Baldwin, New York Con- She was actively engaged in the relief sup- plies distribution at the time of the Xenia, numerous incidents, whole families ference Federation President, was Ohio, tornado tragedy.

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Manchester Vacation Bible her daughter in the area, another SDA School from California was visiting, and she and her daughter-in-law, a member in The Manchester, New Hampshire, the Stoneham area, both offered their church can surely praise the Lord for services—a total of seven added to the another successful Vacation Bible staff. All were well qualified and School. It is the fourth such program needed the minimum of programming. held since relocating their church to Sessions were held for two weeks, rural Bedford where Vacation Bible Monday through Thursday. The pro- Mrs. Jeannette Baldwin, New York Con- School children either have to bike or gram started at 9:00 a.m. and ended ference Federation president, addressing the be transported by car. Each year the at 12:00 noon. Youngsters were en- audience at the Conference-wide Federation enrollment has increased. The direc- couraged to come earlier for a song meeting in Syracuse, New York. Mrs. Baldwin tor, planning for a bigger and better served as Master of Ceremonies. service. The total enrollment exceeded program, was worried and concerned 105, highest daily attendance was 83, as the proposed program was finalized. with an average attendance of 74. Of ing scenes of incredible devastation by She didn't think the staff was large the fury and force of the tornado, as the total enrollment, 18 were from enough. She prayed about it, but also SDA homes. well as the relief work of the Seventh- worried. In her own words, she said, day Adventist Church. The staff was exceedingly pleased "I worried needlessly. The Lord was over the large Junior-Teen group Local Community Services Centers, way ahead of me and He provided which averaged over 30 each day. To units, and societies were urged to wonderfully." include all this group in the closing prepare for such ever-increasing holo- On enrollment day, four mothers program for parents, a skit was pre- causts. Manifesting compassion and (non-members) offered their services, pared based on the "Two Ways," one charitableness is indeed the Saviour's plus one SDA Florida member visiting leading to the Eternal City and the lifestyle and furnishes an entering wedge into human hearts. In verity, it is the gospel interpreted in practical demonstration. A delicious and nourishing fellow- ship luncheon was served at noon with the host Syracuse church providing the comfortable and commodious facilities. Elder Uhl promoted the idea of pro- curing and operating disaster emer- gency relief mobile units in the larger cities of the conference, which can provide health, civic, and emergency relief and other comraunity services throughout the year. Such emergency vehicles, well-planned and expedited, serve as a medium to create favorable and positive public relations images in the minds of citizens, making them receptive to the Biblical concepts and philosophy of Seventh-day Adventists. "We need not go to Nazareth, to Capernaum, or to Bethany in order to walk in the steps of Jesus. We shall find His footprints beside the sickbed, in the hovels of poverty, in the crowded alleys of the great city, and in every place where there are human hearts in need of consolation. In doing as Jesus did when on earth, we shall walk in His steps."—Welfare Ministry, pp. 118, 119.

December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 13 other to Eternal Death. The "Two the direction of Mrs. Doris Krueger, Ways" in a different form, was also was greatly enjoyed by all present in part of the program which also in- the afternoon. cluded specially selected hymns, salutes, May the Lord bless the 75 members and an inspirational story. The "Two of the Nashua church, that soon their Ways" in the skit included our entire membership will be doubled. message and enough printed copies P. D. BAKKER, Pastor were prepared for each to take a copy home. The Primary Division did excep- Food for the Needy tionally well. The Kindergarten Divi- Students of the Camden church sion also did well. Although no com- school and other youthful members edy was intended, the congregation Nashua church were participants in the annual "Can was treated to one. They were truly Gathering" this month. Over 1,500 beautiful, but very funny, and funny cans and assorted boxed foods were without a script! collected by these thirteen children on The entire group sang sweetly and their one-day drive. The youngsters parents and friends were pleased and were treated after their efforts, to sup- quite impressed. Parents' comments were of gratefulness and they couldn't understand how the children learned so much and made so many crafts in only eight days. The program also included Bible les- sons, crafts, and a live nature study which totally delighted the youngsters. Many of the children wanted Vacation Elder P. D. Bakker, pastor of the Manchester Bible School to continue throughout and Nashua, New Hampshire District, lead- the summer. God bless them. At least ing out in the song service. four are now attending Sabbath school. On the closing day the director pre- sented each of the non-Adventist staff members with large-print copies of Participants in the "Can Gathering" were: "Steps to Christ" and "Blessings from Front Row (L. to R.) Georgia Yelton, Cheryl the Mount." Each one commented: Aston, and Sheldon Leonard. Back Row "That the Biblical knowledge and (L. to R.) Rhonda Cuthbertson, Richelle Leon- ard, Chad Leonard, Mance Leonard. Missing spiritual blessing they received, far ex- at the time the photo was taken, but helped ceeded the services they offered." Each in the can drive, were Glenn Chapman, Jeff has volunteered her services for the Chapman, Blanche Filler, Tammy Smith, Darren next year. Praise the Lord. Smith, and Jimmy Barnes. MRS. ZOE ARAPAGE Director per catered by church members while The Bell Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Doris Krueger, from the Pine Tree Academy, Pastor Gordon Blandford and able Freeport, Maine. assistants stacked and counted the cans Open House-Consecration for the above photo. Services Held in Nashua, missionary, who told of his experiences The food collected will be packaged New Hampshire during his year in Ireland. by Camden church members to be The eleven charter members who distributed to the underprivileged in High day for the Nashua, New were present, both in 1967, when the the area this Thanksgiving Season. Hampshire, church was held on Octo- original company of twenty was JOHN WILLIAMSON ber 2, 1976. formed, and now in 1976, when the Communications Secretary "As I rode by this, I thought, 'what new church was opened, were happy a big family is going to live here.' Later to see each other, especially Elder and I realized it was going to be a church," Mrs. Wyman from Florida and Mr. said Mr. Price, assistant to the Mayor and Mrs. Eugene LeBrun, Jr., of Mas- of Nashua, in his opening remarks at sachusetts. the Nashua Open House Day. Elder Dittberner, president of the Over 300 visitors and members filled Atlantic Union, brought us a timely SH4RE the beautiful new sanctuary of the message on preparation for the second Nashua church to celebrate the Open coming of Christ. THE LIGHT House-Consecration services. With The unique music of the English Christian Recad Blaine deep interest we listened to Charles Bells, given by the Pine Tree Academy Case, Atlantic Union College student Bell Choir of Freeport, Maine, under Fourcbtion

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Boston Urban Ministries committee member who is an active lay person at the Salem Spanish SDA The National Junior Chamber of church in Boston and alcoholism proj- Commerce has awarded a $400 grant ect co-ordinator for the official anti- to the Boston Urban Ministries of the poverty agency in Boston, were largely Seventh-day Adventist church to or- responsible for securing this grant. ganize a major, collaborative program She made initial contacts with the for alcoholism prevention among Prot- Principal Alfred Aastrup drinking orange Jaycees as an alcoholism professional juice with the students of South L ter estant and Catholic inner-city churches and suggested that Boston Urban Min- Academy. Periodically they have what is in Boston. Boston Urban Ministries, istries would be an ideal agency to known as a social hour when the students along with the Roxbury-North Dor- organize such a project. Similar proj- gather in the library to fellowship and drink chester chapter of Jaycees, will func- juice together. When I met with these young ects are being funded by the Jaycees people recently, I was impressed by their tion as convener for the program. throughout the United States. friendliness and decorum. In my opinion, this A pastor and two lay representatives The Jaycees organization was inter- is a very worthwhile activity. will be invited from each of 300 con- H. E. Haas ested in Boston Urban Ministries as Communications Secretary gregations to participate in a three-day the organization agency for this project consultation on the problems associ- when it learned that the Cambridge ated with alcohol consumption in the Mission Group, an urban ministries Neighborhood Evangelism inner city, and to plan educational project of the Berea SDA church, had programs in their churches and neigh- sponsored a successful alcoholism ed- Gladys Hirsch, a member of the borhoods during the late spring of ucation forum on five Sabbath morn- Lowell church, has been systematically 1977. A large-scale mass media cam- ings in May. This program took forty- knocking on the doors of every home paign will accompany the local church five minutes between Sabbath school in her neighborhood. She lives in educational efforts. and worship, and was aimed at edu- Pelham, New Hampshire. Her desire "The consultation will have three cating the congregation and a number was to sell some type of SDA literature. Some of her best sellers have been the specific tasks," states Pastor Monte of visitors on how to relate to problem Stop Smoking Journal, Bible Readings, Sahlin, director of Boston Urban Min- drinkers in their families and neighbor- and the Century 21 Cookbook. She has istries. "First, we will provide some hoods. workshops to help inner-city pastors sold numerous paperback Bible Story "It was quite a simple idea," states up-grade their counseling skills in the and Bedtime Story books. By careful Pastor Sahlin, who leads the Cam- area of alcoholism. Second, we are go- observation she has sold hard covered ing to train one or two selected lay bridge congregation as part of his books such as the Bible Story set, You leaders in each church to set up an urban ministries duties. "We just and Your Health set, The Desire of alcoholism education unit within the wanted to teach ourselves how to be Ages, The Story of Prophets and Kings, regular Sunday school, Sabbath school, able to minister to alcoholics; to be and the Bedtime Story set. or other adult education program in effective Christian lay persons in our Mrs. Hirsch states that her greatest the local church. And, third, we are relationships with alcoholics. But a joy comes from these door-to-door con- going to try to develop some specific, number of community groups have tacts in her own neighborhood and that speaking to others about their practical action goals that all con- been excited about the idea." gregations and clergy can agree to work soul salvation has improved her own toward. These goals will be in the area The steering committee for the con- Christian experience. Almost from the of decreasing the number of problem sultation, chaired by Pastor Sahlin, beginning, she has been giving one drinkers and potentially problem includes representatives from Chris- Bible study per week. One young drinkers among their parish members." tians for Urban Justice, Churchman's mother has been baptized and is at- The grant will underwrite the ex- League, The Black Ecumenical Com- tending church faithfully. Several others penses of the consultation and the mission, the Boston Industrial Mission, are continuing to study with her as a advertising campaign, as well as reim- Emmanuel Gospel Center, The Cen- result of her contacts. burse Boston Urban Ministries for ter for Urban Ministerial Education "If there is one work more impor- some of the administrative expense in- of Gordon-Conwell Seminary, and the tant than another, it is that of get- volved. The check was handed to Pas- ting our publications before the public, state and local alcoholism agencies. It tor Sahlin during a luncheon meeting thus leading them to search the Scrip- is the first major effort in recent times with Jaycee alcoholism project co-or- tures. Missionary work—introducing dinators from throughout New En- to educate all churchgoers in Boston our publications into families, con- gland at the Sheraton Boston Hotel on regarding the problem of alcoholism. versing, and praying with and for them November 19. NORMA JEAN SEAL SAHLIN —is a good work and one which will The efforts of Nydia Figueroa, a Boston Urban Ministries educate men and women to do pas- Boston Urban Ministries executive Communications Director [Continued on page 18]

16 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER tand in line for Meatless IA a Loma Linda buffet. Here's a simple idea that you can build pancakes or hash browns. a beautiful buffet around. Loma Linda Big Big Franks, Linketts and Little Links. Franks. They're all delicious, nutritious foods, Big Franks are made from a nutritious made from nature's mixture of textured vegetable protein and vegetable products choice flavorings. There is no animal fat and by Loma Linda. no cholesterol. Because there is no meat. You'll want to try Loma Linda Linketts and Little Links, too. TASTE IS IMPORTANT Add an olive, a mushroom or a piece NUTRITION IS FRSENTIAL. of pineapple to our Linkett slices for hors d'oeuvres. For break- fast, brown our Little Links in oil and serve with meet other Christian friends and so that and died November 12, 1976, in Kent I can live a happier life where I know it County Memorial Hospital, Warwick, will be better for me. I am so much in- Rhode Island. terested in living a Christian life and Converted by Elder W. D. Frazee in learning more about Jesus. All my life Salt Lake City he joined Elder Frazee in I have lived with and have been friends evangelistic work for several years in Salt with people who are not Christians. Now Lake City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. After that I am trying to live a true Christian finishing a theological course at South- life, I can't because I have no Christian western Junior College, Keene, Texas, in background. I wish to go to Pioneer Valley 1940, he served at Borger, Texas, as Academy because I feel that this is the church school teacher and pastor. Work- place that will give me an opportunity to ing in literature evangelism next in Salt be with other Christians. I would like to Lake City he was called to the Hawaiian Left to right: Publishing Director Robert have that joyful experience of being Mission where he served as colporteur Kershner, Sheila Betty, and Gladys Hirsch. friends with other Christians and living leader, MV secretary, and Book and Bible my Christian life in a Seventh-day Advent- House manager from 1941 to 1945. Re- ist background. turning to school he received a B.A. from toral labor."—Golporteur Ministry, I am more than willing to work in Pacific Union College in 1947. school to help pay my tuition. Is there P. 7. any way it can be arranged for me to Re-entering the educational field he "Many, both men and women, can transfer to your school? served as teacher and/or principal at St. do an excellent work by canvassing Helena, California; Bakersfield, Califor- Yours truly, nia; Delano, California; junior academy, for books that are full of direct, sim- Tampa, Florida; junior academy, Little ple instruction on practical godli- Creek School, Knoxville, Tennessee; Echo ness."—Ibid., p. 18. If you would be interested in spon- Valley Academy, Wytheville, Virginia; and soring a student who would like to Cedar Brook School, Rehoboth, Massachu- A free booklet written by Ellen receive a Christian education, please do setts. He was forced into premature re- White about door-to-door literature so. Even if you could afford to send tirement by an accident at the latter evangelism is available to anyone want- only $5 a month it would be a help school in 1973. ing information about the type of work He met and married Miss Myrna June for some young person who is having Colburn at Southwestern Junior College. being done by Gladys Hirsch. Send a real struggle financially. Thank you your request to the Publishing Direc- He leaves to mourn his passing beside his for your help! wife a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Myrna) tor of the Southern New England Con- NANCY NELSON Stull, of Roanoke, Virginia, and two ference. Public Relations Secretary sons, Merlin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and ROBERT KERSHNER Arden of Seal Beach, California. Publishing Director Memorial services were conducted at Cedar Brook School by Pastors V. A. La- Grone, W. H. Johnson, W. C. Brace, and A. C. Schnell. Brother Tuttle was a mem- P.V.A. News ber of the Wickford, Rhode Island, Sev- enth-day Adventist church. Registration day for Pioneer Valley ALFRED C. SCHNELL, Pastor Academy was a very important occasion when 240 students arrived on our cam- pus and enrolled for school. Since then SUBJECT—Anthony Joseph Subject, the number has increased to over 260. 83, passed away November 12, 1976, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born in These students represent many, many Rochester, New York, on May 80, 1893, to Advertisements sacrifices on the part of parents, guard- Michael and Frances (Galenzaka) Subject. All advertisements should be sent, together ians, and families. There were a few He worked as a machinist and bus driver with payment, to your local conference office out of Olean, New York. He was the for approval by the president or secretary- who shed many tears, but because of treasurer. The rate is $5.00 for each insertion finances were not able to come to PVA father of one son- Albert James Subject of forty words or less, and 5 cents for each of Cuba, New York. His first wife, Grace additional word. Check or money order should and are in a public high school instead Frances Sloan, died in March, 1962. be made payable to Atlantic Union Gleaner or Atlantic Union Conference. Advertisements this year. This is heartbreaking, to He is survived by his wife, Clara appearing in the GLEANER are printed with- say the least. The following is a letter (Stanco) Subject, of Fort Lauderdale, Flor- out endorsement or recommendation of the Atlantic Union Conference. we received from a girl who wanted to ida; two sisters, Cecelia Bataski of Olean, New York, and Helen Markis of Olean, come to PVA but because of family and PLEASE NOTE: The Atlantic Union Gleaner New York; and three brothers, Frank does not accept responsibility for categorical finances was not able to: Subject of Detroit, Michigan, John Sub- or typographical errors. ject of Clearwater, Florida, and Joseph Dear Sir: Subject of Olean, New York. Carl, Mar- OLD-FASHIONED ADVENTIST About eight months ago I heard the tin, and William, his brothers and Martha, his sister, preceded him in death. HOME in quiet part of village has Seventh-day Adventist message and I be- room for more members. Write: Hillcrest lieve it. I have been taking Bible lessons Three grandsons, Marvin, Russell, and Wayne Subject of Cuba survive and one Home, 24 West Main Street, Wolcott, New from the church I go to and I am up to York 14590. number 25. I shall soon be baptized. Since great-grandchild, Nicole Lynn Subject. I have become an Adventist Christian, Memorial services were conducted by my friends and family have rejected me. Pastor G. L. Pursley and burial will be in SPECIAL SALE—Five-piece kitchen My neighbor is an Adventist and as I was the Cuba Cemetery where he will await knife set. The utmost in beauty and du- reading the GLEANER, I came across the the coming of the Lord. rability for years of enjoyment. Stainless advertisement for Pioneer Valley Academy. G. L. PURSLEY Steel blades with Rosewood handles. Re- Where I live offers no Christian environ- Olean District pastor gularly $23.95, now only $12.95 postpaid. ment for me. My school is public and I've A proud possession. An exceptional and been wanting and praying that I may go TUTTLE—Horace LeRoy Tuttle, 63, of distinguished gift. Send check or money to a Christian school. I want to get away Coventry, Rhode Island, was born De- order to Etzer Blanc, Mail Order Division from this non-Christian area so I can cember 17, 1912, in Hurricane, Utah, (G), Box 341, Brooklyn, New York 11216.

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December 28, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 24 19 SPARK PLUGS By J. L. DITTBERNER, President Atlantic Union Conference

A couple of weeks ago the lawn in front Of course, church attendance is necessary as we gather of our home was in need of its last mow- for formal worship, fellowship, and exhortation. Christian ing for the season. We have one of these duty in the form of varied missionary activities is reward- rotary-type gasoline-powered mowers with ing and satisfying. But when you come right down to re- a catcher to collect the clippings and ceiving spiritual strength, encouragement, and motivation, leaves that might be on the grass. I got don't you find that it comes largely from inspiration you all set for the job with a barrel in which receive through your devotional life? Reading the inspired to dump the clippings, a rake to tidy up writings of the Bible or Spirit of Prophecy has a certain afterward, and the mower out on the "lifting" effect on the reader. I'm sure you find it so. It driveway. The mower has an electric seems almost every paragraph has some thought that is starter (for the convenience of my wife helpful, encouraging, and inspirational. So I would like to when she wants to mow!), so it is an easy task to get the compare this type of reading to the spark plug of an engine machine going. which is so necessary to its performance. Well, on that particular day the engine didn't start as it If I only would have recognized the problem with my usually does. So I checked it over; and after seeing every- lawnmower engine a little sooner, a lot of unnecessary ef- thing looked all right, tried again. In fact, the battery was fort and trial of patience could have been avoided. When soon run down; and I had to resort to the starting cord, things aren't going well for you, maybe you better check but still not a pop out of the engine. Finally I decided it the spark plug and see how your personal devotional life was flooded with gasoline and would try another day. Next is doing. Maybe you have been neglecting your prayer and time the same experience resulted, only I checked to see if reading the inspired word. We are beginning a new year, the ignition was in order, even to seeing if the spark plug and resolutions are good only as long as they are kept. But was firing. why not resolve and follow through on a determination to If an engine is getting fuel, the timing is right, and the keep your spiritual "spark plug" in good working order. ignition system is in order, it ought to run. So, analyzing You can't run without it. the situation and remembering the machine was several There is another thing about this spark plug business. years old, the thought came that it probably needed a new No doubt you have heard of a person being called the spark plug, even though the present one did show a spark spark plug of a project, program, or committee. This is the when tested. At the automotive store I asked the man be- person who says, "Come on, let's go—we can do it!" This is hind the counter if the need of a new spark plug could be the person who gets others moving and involved in a pro- my trouble. He asked the age of the engine; and when I gram. He or she is the leader, the life of the party, the said, "Six or seven years," he gasped and replied, "Let's be optimist—yes, the spark plug. We need people like that. realistic; if that's the case, of course you need a new plug." It didn't take long to exchange a dollar for this small bit Let's be thankful for them. of equipment. In a few minutes it was installed, and a few Just one more thought. You see, for a one-cylinder en- seconds later the engine was running smoothly. After an gine a spark plug is very vital. It won't run without it. But hour's work, the lawn looked beautiful. You know, a spark in an eight-cylinder engine, such as we have in our cars, plug is a very small part of an engine but so very, very you might have one or two weak plugs and the engine will important. A gasoline engine just won't run without one! start and run anyway. The good plugs will fire and get the Now, in a spiritual sense, what would you suggest might engine started, and then the weak ones will do their part be the spark plug of your Christian experience? What is it after the engine is running. They may not be strong that helps you most in your daily life when it comes to prac- enough to start the engine but will do some good once it's tical Christian living? Does going to church once a week give you all the "spark" you need to carry you for a whole running. So, really, we all have to work together. The strong week? I'm going to suggest that a person's daily devotions, help the weak, and the church moves onward toward the consisting of prayer and Bible and/or Spirit of Prophecy kingdom. We need the church and the fellowship of the reading, really provide much of the "spark" to consistent, believers as well as our personal devotional life. Let's take successful, and happy daily living. full advantage of both during this coming year.