July 2018

My Favorite Teacher

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Education and Evangelism — Blessings in Disguise

The story is told of a young man about to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his wealthy father could well afford it, he told him that the sports car was ALL he wanted. As graduation day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disap- pointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money, you give me a Bible?" He stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible. Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old and very ill. The son thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed Leslie N. Pollard, all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of estate Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. matters. President of When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. All the years Oakwood University of relationship lost, all the missed birthdays, and all the unresolved pain swirled within his heart. Guest Editorial He began the slow search through his father's important papers and saw the still-new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matthew 6:33, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words, “PAID IN FULL.” Similar to the correct priorities modeled by the wise father in the story I just shared, one of the greatest blessings of our educational ministry is that when we believe that we are giving students the keys to a life of service, we also are giving students the Bible and its teachings, because education and evangelism are two sides of the same coin. In fact, I would offer that Christian education is the greatest form of evangelism of our youth. In training students for ser- vice in this life, we also are preparing them for service in the life to come. We are giving them all that they need to make a success of life. Yes, Christian education is the amazing sibling of evangelism — and both are essential! Christian writer Diane Hymans, in reflecting on education and evangelism, wrote, “So what is the relationship between education and evangelizing? They are not identical. Evangelizing is making the gospel known in church and world. It is similar to proclamation understood in the broadest sense — proclamation in the form of both spoken word and lived experience. Educa- tion focuses on understanding the gospel and how it shapes who we are and the way we live our lives. Clearly, we cannot draw too fine a distinction between these two essential ministries of the church. As people hear the gospel proclaimed, they often come to understand, in pro- found ways, who God is and who they are. And, the gospel is made known in countless ways, both intentionally and unintentionally, in educational settings in the faith community. Clearly both are needed in the church and the world. The difference is one of focus and purpose, not importance.” (See Diane J. Hymans’ “Education and Evangelism: Is the connection essential?” at https://bit.ly/2JTQRZM) The ministry of saving youth is essential to the work of educational evangelists and evange- listic educators. May the two always work for the ministry of God’s Church!

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July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 3 coverfeature William Seth nominated by Leslie Louis eslie Louis arrived in the United States in 1964 as an 11-year-old Limmigrant from Ceylon, India (now Sri Lanka). “It was a year filled with major transi- tions in my life,” Louis wrote in his nom- ination for favorite teacher. “Although I seemed to adapt readily to the academic change from Asia to America, I was truly a social misfit in a class of over 25 stu- dents in their early teens. I had left all my friends behind, and felt so alone in a place that I had once imagined as the next best place to Heaven.” As a newly enrolled student at Sligo Church School in Takoma Park Mary- land, Louis found solace in the heartfelt gestures of his eighth-grade teacher, Wil- liam Seth. “His words of encouragement and kindness sustained me through that diffi- cult year,” Louis continued. “He affirmed my efforts publicly for raising all the money that I needed to go on our eighth- grade class trip in New York City and the World’s Fair. He forgave me with gentle- ness when I broke down in tears and con- My fessed to him that I had not been honest with him about a matter. The memory that stands out most in my mind is when he visited our little apartment to pray spe- cifically for me and my family.” As a result of Seth’s Christian witness, Favorite Louis gave his life to Christ that year, making a public declaration through bap- Teacher tism at Sligo Church. by Alva james-johnson

The mediocre teacher tells. The good ring true today as a potent reminder of benefited from an Adventist education. teacher explains. The superior teacher what remains a noble profession. Some of the teachers they nominated con- demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Nowhere is the pedagogical impact tinue to work in the field. Others are re- more pronounced than on the hearts and tired; some, sadly, are now deceased. But Such was the wisdom imparted by minds of students taught by Adventist ed- they’ve all left an indelible mark on the William Arthur Ward, one of the most ucators over the decades. So, in preparing lives of students inspired by their Chris- quoted 20th century American writers of this year’s special Education issue of the tian influence. inspirational maxims. Southern Tidings, we solicited nomina- As an educator, college administrator, tions for “Favorite Teacher.” Here are 10 nominees and their amaz- author, and public speaker, Ward under- Not surprisingly, we received an over- ing stories: stood the power of teaching. His words whelming response from individuals who

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Joan Burnsed Vickers nominated by Ruth Wilson Baker oan Burnsed Vickers launched her eight grades in one teaching career in the late 1950s, edu- classroom, Vickers Jcating first- to eighth-grade students in said, “I had lots of a one-room school in Savannah, Georgia. energy back then. Located in the basement of the Savannah I was too young to First Adventist Church, the humble little school know better.” Forty years later Louis ran into Seth was the same one Vickers had attended in sev- In 1959, Vickers — known at the time by her at a concert held at the Collegedale, Ten- enth and eighth grades. So, she taught the chil- maiden name, Burnsed — married and moved nessee, Church. It had been more than dren using the same techniques her teachers to southern California with her new husband, 40 years since he had stepped into Seth’s had to educate her. also an educator. She obtained a bachelor’s de- classroom. By then Louis was serving “I’m quite certain I was her very first gree in elementary education while enrolled at as superintendent of education for the first-grader,” said Ruth Wilson Baker, who La Sierra University. From there she went on to Gulf States Conference. The two men recently nominated Vickers as her favor- teach at Adventist elementary schools in Cali- reconnected and reminisced. ite teacher. “She was loving and must have fornia and Oregon. She retired in 2005, and is Seth passed away. But, Louis — now made reading fun, because reading has been now living in Matthews, North Carolina. president of the Carolina Conference — my favorite thing all of my life. I remember Baker followed in Vickers’ footsteps, says he will always cherish the impact he her being very patient and kind.” eventually becoming an elementary school had on his life. Now 83 years old, Vickers looks back on teacher. She spent 25 years teaching kinder- “Mr. Seth had an unrelenting belief those days with fond memories. She says Baker, garten to second-grade students at the same that I would make it; that the road ahead whom she taught in first and second grades, was Adventist school where Vickers taught her, of me had a purpose; that what I may an excellent student who helped make her first but at a different location. have desired then may not have taken teaching assignment a pleasant experience. Over the years, Baker has thanked Vickers place there and then, but he believed that “She learned quickly, she learned well,” for the impact she had on her life. Still, Vickers it would happen with persistence and Vickers said of the girl who was the youngest was shocked by the nomination. perseverance,” he wrote. “A few years in the classroom. “She listened to what I was “I often think, ‘Those were my first two ago, he passed to His rest and awaits teaching the older children, and absorbed what years of teaching. I had a lot to learn,’” the wake-up call of His Savior. Life is I was telling them. She was a very smart little Vickers said. “And now she says I was her change. My life today bears a genuine girl, never any trouble.” favorite teacher? Oh, my goodness. That’s heartfelt gratitude of Mr. Seth’s posi- When asked what it was like teaching so sweet of her!” tive impact on me. I can truly smile as I appreciate what God has done for me while reflecting on the memory of his guidance and direction.” Theodore Jefferson nominated by Robert Patterson Jr.

obert Patterson Jr. remembers school, showing them how to conduct it on two sides,” he said jokingly. meeting his favorite teacher, The- themselves with integrity in all aspects of life. “He was just a great mentor.” Rodore Jefferson, as a fifth-grader “He knew where we were coming Patterson, now chief finan- at Berean Christian Junior Academy in from and the things that we would have cial officer for the Southeast- Atlanta, Georgia, in the late 1970s. to deal with in order to achieve success; ern Conference, said he went on “Mr. Jefferson was the first male [it was] just the way he related to us, the to coach youth in basketball and teacher I had in elementary school,” way he went about doing his job,” he tennis over the years. As a mar- Patterson wrote in his nomination. “He said. “He had a wife and four children, ried man with two young adult was my P.E. teacher and basketball and just looking at the way he took care children, he also attempted to coach. He was a great athlete, and taught of them, even as a fifth-grader, it was follow Jefferson’s example me the fundamentals of the game of just admirable.” in the family arena. basketball in a Christ-like manner.” Patterson said Jefferson went above “I tried to love on Patterson said Jefferson, an African- and beyond the call of duty, taking him on them like I saw him American male, became a role model for painting jobs some afternoons after school. love on his family,” African-American boys enrolled at the “My father was the same way, so I got he said.

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Wanda K. Beck Francis nominated by Rebecca O’Dell

ebecca O’Dell is a rising Bliss eighth-grader at Floral Crest SDA nominated by Nikkia RSchool in Bryant, Alabama. She Hampton credits her teacher, Wanda Beck, with helping her excel academically. ikkia Hampton credits her favor- “Mrs. Beck was my favorite teacher be- ite teacher, the late Francis Bliss, cause she helped me to learn all the math — Nwith fueling her love for educa- algebra, ratios, linear equations, and cubic tion while a student at Oakwood Univer- roots,” she wrote in her nomination. “Mrs. to look for the good in others — a real leader.” sity in the 1990s. Beck always believed in me, even when I Beck, is not from an Adventist home, and Hampton was a student pursuing an el- did not believe in myself. She stuck with me says she received her calling to be a teacher ementary education degree. Bliss taught and did not let me fail. She is my inspiration while a student at Southern Missionary Col- education, eventually becoming chair of because she led students to Jesus.” lege (now Southern Adventist University), the Education Department. Beck, a teacher for 39 years, serves as the where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in “I definitely think her passion was just school’s head teacher. She said it has been a elementary education. Through it all, she let infectious,” she said. Hampton, now prin- pleasure teaching O’Dell the past three years God lead, and she has had no regrets. cipal of Ephesus Junior Academy in Bir- as she continued to blossom as a young woman. “I praise the Lord for the way he’s led in my mingham, Alabama, said she carries that “She’s an A student and a Type A person- life,” she said. “My favorite text is, ‘Trust in the same level of ality with high goals,” she said. “She has said LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto enthusiasm into she wants to be a doctor, so I pushed her aca- thine own understanding. In all thy ways ac- the classroom. demically. She’s a spiritual girl, and she tries knowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.’” She thinks about the impact Bliss had on her life with gratitude. Stan Hobbs Bliss, a native nominated by Austin Green of Chicago, Illi- ustin Green’s parents divorced his that I am today if it wasn’t for teachers like nois, graduated sophomore year in high school. Mr. Hobbs,” Green said. “If we had more from Oakwood AThat led to a Taco Bell conversation teachers like him, just imagine what we College (now with his Atlanta Adventist Academy history could do with education.” Oakwood Uni- teacher — Stan Hobbs. Hobbs, now vice president of education for the versity) in 1948 “It was one of those short conversations Gulf States Conference, has been an Adventist with a bache- where he said, ‘I can’t imagine what you’re educator for 33 years. Twelve years ago, Green lor’s degree in going through, but I’m always here if you and his schoolmates helped nomi- education. In ever need someone to talk to,’” Green said, nate Hobbs for a North Amer- 1974 she earned reflecting on the incident many years later. “I ican Division Excellence a master’s degree in education with a always look at that conversation as the defining in Teaching Award, and specialization in reading education from point in his and my relationship, going from he was recognized for his North Carolina A & T State University. teacher-student to very, very close friends.” achievements. She joined Oakwood that same year, later The two kept in touch while Green was a stu- Hobbs said he enjoys obtaining a Ph.D. in education. dent at Kennesaw State University; Hobbs even mentoring Green, and he is Hampton said Bliss trained many taught his former student’s baptismal class. honored to be nominated his young teachers, making a tremendous Green, now a public school teacher at favorite teacher. contribution to Adventist education. Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia, “I was really blessed during “Dr. Bliss passed, but I remember see- followed Hobbs’ example, teaching history, my time teaching in Atlan- ing her after I left Oakwood, and she was despite disliking the subject as a high school ta,” he said. “Although just always so positive and encouraging,” student — an irony Hobbs teases him about. out of the classroom, I Hampton said. “She always had a smile “This year was my fifth year teaching, reflect on those days on her face.” and looking back, I would not be the teacher with fondness.”

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Linda Jones Campbell nominated by Matlyn Redd atlyn Redd never forgot the impact ed to spend more time at home practicing my ny have gone on and done well,” she said. “I’m that her favorite teacher, Linda Jones multiplication tables.” so proud of my children when I see them.” MCampbell, had on her life while she Campbell says Redd was one of her first stu- Campbell said she was speechless when was a third-grader at Berean Christian Junior dents, and she enjoyed having her in the class. she learned she had been nominated for fa- Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. “In those days, we had JMV at the vorite teacher, but gives God the glory for her “To me, she just personified what it meant school on Fridays, and sometimes on successes. to be a Seventh-day Adventist Christian lady,” Wednesdays,” she said. “Matlyn was one “‘Nominated? Me?’ That’s all I could say,” said Redd, reflecting on the 1973-74 school of the leaders. She was an excellent student she said. “I’m honored that she felt that I made year. “She was so regal — the walk, the look. and very conscientious.” that much of an impression on her.” She was tall, and she could sing beautifully — A 1973 graduate of Benedict College in the ultimate of what you would want to strive Columbia, South Carolina, Campbell said to be as you grew up.” it was difficult starting out as a new teacher. Campbell disciplined her students, but al- But, administrators, staff, and parents at ways in love, Redd said. She cared about their Berean Junior Academy provided the support overall development, not just academics. she needed to succeed. In total, she spent 40 “One of the coolest things that I remember years teaching in the South Central and South is that she took a couple of us to her house one Atlantic conferences. Sabbath for lunch, and taught us how to set Some of Campbell’s former students know the table and serve the food,” she said. “She her by her maiden name; others know her by showed us that we could still be Christians her married one. When she sees them, she and have fun.” tells them: “Miss Jones and Miss Campbell Redd, who now works in human resourc- was not perfect, and if I said or did anything in es at an Atlanta, Georgia, company, still has the years that you were in my care that may- third-grade report cards from Campbell’s be offended you or seemed too harsh, please class. forgive me.” “She handwrote them all,” she said with “I hope they know I loved them no matter fondness. “In the first note, she said I need- what, and I’m so proud of them, because ma-

aleb Hill, 62, still has pleasant chaired the business department. Anne Galley memories of his second-grade Anne Galley homeschooled her chil- Cteacher, the late Anne Galley, dren, as well as the children of other fac- nominated by Caleb Hill who taught him at Anna Knight Elemen- ulty members before accepting a position tary School in Huntsville, Alabama. at Anna Knight Elementary School. In “She was very positive as far as glorify- 1984, she retired from the school after 40 ing the Lord and keeping our hearts very years of service. She taught piano lessons cheerful,” said the electrician who now to children in the community up until a lives in Franklinton, North Carolina. “She year before she passed in 2014. played the piano and we would sing. We “I am just happy to know that her stu- had sharing time about all that the Lord dents still have that connection with her, had done for us.” even though she’s gone,” Cheryl Galley Galley’s daughter, Cheryl, said her said in response to the favorite teacher mother started out teaching in Pitts- nomination. “Over the years, they would burgh, Pennsylvania, where she first met stop by and visit with her, and she would the principal, Charles E. Galley. The two always love that. I just pray that they will married and then moved to Oakwood, be able to enjoy eternity with her just re- where Charles Galley taught and later flecting on some of those things.”

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Autumn Washington nominated by Anya Harden

As the daughter of a Seventh-day Adven- the other students. She was just an overall tist pastor, Anya Harden has attended many great teacher.” schools. At times she felt misunderstood, but Washington said Harden is a talented, she found a friend in Autumn Washington, wonderful student, whom she enjoyed teach- her math and science teacher at F.H. Jenkins ing over the years. Preparatory School in Nashville, Tennessee. “I try to make every student feel individu- That’s why Harden nominated Washington, ally special,” she said. “It’s important to cater who taught her from fifth through eighth to their individual needs.” grades, as her favorite teacher. Washington graduated with a bachelor’s “She really cared about us and she was like degree in elementary education from Oak- an auntie,” said Harden, now a 10th-grader at wood College in 2002. In 2006, she obtained Bass Memorial Academy in Lumberton, Mis- a master’s degree. She is pursuing a doctoral sissippi. “She was really relatable. She took the degree in curriculum and instruction, with an time to understand me.” emphasis in math learning disabilities. Harden especially appreciated Washing- “I am shocked and surprised,” she said of ton’s patience while teaching math. “I strug- Washington also encouraged Harden’s her favorite teacher nomination. “It means gled, but she understood that for me the con- love for writing poetry, which led to her work some of the things I’ve been doing are ef- cept has to click in my head before I can get being published. fective, and that it’s important to continue it,” she said. “It’s not that I’m dumb, it’s just “I did great under her; I flourished and pouring into our youth. Our actions are being that it takes a lot more time for me to get a she always pushed me to do my best,” she observed, whether we realize it or not, on a concept, and once I get it, I’m okay.” said. “I felt that she loved me, as well as all daily basis.” Ray Hefferlin nominated by Clifton Keller In 1955, shortly after graduating from into publishable research. the California Institute of Technology, Ray “Near sundown Friday, Ray might stop to Hefferlin accepted a fulltime teaching position ask, ‘Are you ready for Sabbath School?’ or at Southern Missionary College. He and his give something designed to give depth to his wife, Inelda, lived in campus housing. Sabbath School class,” he wrote of his late “Ray rode his bike with lesson plans, professor. “He was known to give cookies or books, and graded papers lashed with belts to play a prank such as, ‘Be ready to talk about the buddy seat or handle bar,” recalled Clifton Hezekiah, Chapter 4.’ To know exactly what Keller, one of his students, in his favorite was expected made me go beyond just read- teacher nomination. “Since Talge Hall was in ing the lessons. line between his office in Hickman Hall and “To use creativity and to dig deep into home, he frequently stopped to chat, go into my studies are the most important lessons the dorm, and remind a student to be faithful I learned from Ray Hefferlin,” Keller con- in schoolwork, or to loan publications.” cluded. “Earning his Ph.D. from CalTech, Hefferlin’s hard-to-find specialized books inspired by Linus Pauling and other great and reprints were a necessity as students be- atomic scientists, Ray translated the knowl- gan to study subatomic particles and interac- edge he gained from their work to his stu- tions among them, according to Keller. From dents. He loved God, and chose to be a creative use of laboratory equipment made teacher rather than obtain worldly riches and from Army Surplus, their studies morphed acclaim.”

Alva James-Johnson is a former newspaper reporter, and is currently an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Southern Adventist University.

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The Mentoring Gap: Investing in Today’s Youth by johnny holliday and alva James-Johnson

here are many real-life stories, some- Whether a teacher, plumber, engineer, or what familiar to us all, that prove someone with or without a degree, mentors Tmentoring can be extremely positive in the church all have one thing in common: in the life of a child. Church and commu- They are disciples. Disciples approach men- nity programs have always played an intri- toring from a spiritual perspective, recog- cate role in the lives of young people. Many nizing that quality time matters. The Bible youth attending church activities not only instructs us in Proverbs 22:6 to, “Train up a find themselves in an atmosphere of social child in the way he should go and when he acceptance by their peers, but they also is old, he will not depart from it.” experience some form of mentoring from Adventist Youth Society (AYS), Sabbath adult church members. These adults often School classes, Pathfinders, local Christian offer the youth sound, ethical advice, as schools, and other youth ministries can well as moral support. play a critical role in ensuring that youths In 2014, MENTOR: The National Mento- are valued. When children know they are ring Partnership organization published the cared for, they tend to have healthier re- first-ever nationally representative survey lationships among their peers and adults of young people on the topic of formal and alike. Research has shown that young peo- informal mentoring relationships. Funded ple who had a mentor were 55 percent more by AT&T, the report revealed that 1.8 mil- likely to enroll in college. Ninety percent of lion at-risk young adults had received men- those mentored were interested in becom- toring through formal mentoring programs ing mentors themselves. And, even more as adolescents. Another 4.1 million at-risk caring adult in a young person’s life can be importantly, 46 percent were less likely to young adults had benefited from informal the difference between staying in school or use drugs. mentoring relationships with teachers, dropping out, making healthy decisions or Many adults are a testimony to the pos- coaches, relatives, or neighbors. engaging in risky behaviors, and realizing itive influence and commitment of a men- “Despite this positive trend, one in three one’s potential or failing to achieve one’s tor or multiple mentors in their lives. “To young people surveyed did not have a men- dreams,” according to the report. “Mentors whom much is given much is required,” tor while they were growing up,” according can make a profound difference in the lives Luke 12:48. Now is the time to reciprocate to the report. “Applying their experiences of their mentees — and in turn strengthen the kindness of others by pouring into the to the U.S. Census demographics for 8- to our communities, economy, and country.” life of a youth under your influence. 18-year-olds, it is projected that 16 million Today, more than ever, young people are Jesus took 12 men and mentored them young people, including 9 million at-risk in need of some form of guidance due to spiritually. He taught them temperance young people, will reach adulthood without warped cultural messages spread through and empathy in addition to other moral and connecting with a mentor of any kind.” entertainment and mass media, as well as ethical practices. If you are ready to adjust Yet, the impact of a mentor in a young the amplified influence of peers in the vir- your life and come into a partnership with person’s life is immeasurable, the study tual world. Churches and religious organi- God for the sake of His children, become concluded, emphasizing a need for more zations can play a critical role in closing the a mentor to a young person in your com- mentors across the nation. mentoring gap by providing a nurturing munity. “The consistent, enduring presence of a environment.

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by Alva james-johnson, kevin kossick, and stephen bralley

hen Jennifer Stewart and her husband, David, first moved Wto Snellville, Georgia, they searched for a good school to educate their four sons. At first they enrolled the two older boys at an elementary school run by an independent Christian organi- zation. They were satisfied, for the most part, and believed they had found the right environment. That all changed after the couple lost a baby and the school tried to convince their oldest son that his brother could hear his prayers. Shortly thereafter, the Stewarts transferred the two boys to Decatur Adventist Junior Academy in Decatur, Georgia, where they graduat- ed before attending Atlanta Adventist Academy in Duluth, Georgia. Now, 15 years later, their oldest son, Joseph, is a graduating senior at Oak- wood University, Huntsville, Alabama. Their second son, Joshua, is a rising sophomore at Andrews University, Ber- The Stewart brothers: Joseph (left), 23; Joshua (right), 19; Jared, 15; and Javon, 11 rien Springs, Michigan. Their third son, — all attend Adventist schools. Their parents, David and Jennifer Stewart, believe Jared, is a rising sophomore at Atlanta it has been worth the investment. Adventist Academy. Their fourth son, Javon, is a rising sixth-grader at Duluth The Stewart's search to find the right also yearn for an environment where Adventist Christian Academy. scholastic environment for their children Christian values can be reinforced, pro- “In general, we were looking for a is not uncommon. Many Adventist par- viding a seamless circle between home, Bible-based program, something that ents struggle when deciding where to church, and school in a safe environ- would not conflict with our core beliefs,” send their children to school. Some fear ment. In a recent study conducted by Stewart said of the couple’s decision to they will have to sacrifice academics for the Barna Group, nearly 1,500 parents place the boys in an Adventist academ- a Christian education. Others are drawn of current and prospective Christian ic environment. “We also looked at the to extracurricular activities, as well as school students were asked to prioritize staff themselves, their character, because the upgraded facilities and technology of- what they value the most when choosing that’s who would be speaking, teaching, fered by institutions in the secular arena. a school. and pouring into our children all day.” Yet, many parents, like the Stewarts,

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where God places them. That holistic and practical approach is deeply imbedded in Adventist curriculum and teacher train- ing. While other systems may be similar, none have the integration of this process or pedigree of the Adventist system. “They (students) need the very best of instruction and religious training. They need that virtue that comes from God, added to knowledge, which will qualify them for trying and responsible positions. The intellectual and spiritual growth should be as marked as the development of the physical powers,” Sabbath-School Workers, January 1, 1889. Stewart, a native of Seattle, Wash- ington, said she became an Adventist in 1990, after meeting her husband-to- be in Augusta, Georgia. At the time, Priority #1 – Safety tion, Adventist schools also deliver. All she was a nursing student and he was in Safety can be anything from tox- teachers at Adventist institutions hold a medical school. David Stewart, a gener- in-free buildings, padded playgrounds to bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree ational Adventist, invited her to church, bullying prevention programs, but clear- in education. Additionally, they are re- and she signed up for Bible study. After ly this is important to all parents. quired to participate in robust profes- adopting the faith, marrying, and start- sional certification and development ing a family, she recognized the impor- Priority #2 – Quality teachers plans to ensure enhanced skill sets. tance of rooting her sons in the Church Parents want warm teachers who can Academic excellence is validated by at a young age. be reached easily, and who really care the recent Cognitivegenesis study, which As a professional couple with financial about their students' wellbeing. illustrates Adventist student scores at or means, the Stewarts had other options. above grade level in all subject areas, Jennifer Stewart works as a maternal in- Priority #3 – Academic with extremely high secondary gradua- fant nurse at Gwinnett Medical Center. excellence tion rates and equally successful higher David Stewart is an anesthesiologist and Nearly all parents say this is essential, education degree confirmations. The director of a pain clinic with locations and highly likely if the school has qual- Valuegenesis study also touted the em- in Snellville and Johns Creek. They live ity teachers. phasis Adventist education places on just two blocks away from two presti- Priority #4 – Character spiritual development, and emphasized gious private schools in the community. development and spirituality the poignant roll it plays in helping a But, while other parents scrambled to Many parents believe it is a child discover God’s character. enroll their children in the schools with game-changer when weighing a choice When reviewing these priorities, it is more status, the Stewarts yearned for between different schools. obvious that relationships are at the root something different. Once they chose of fulfilling these values. Adventist Edu- Adventist education, they remained So what does such information say cation was created alongside the medical committed, even when it meant driving about Seventh-day Adventist Christian work to develop skills that would make 40 minutes away. education? our students invaluable to any community. “I do like, of course, the academic Adventist schools have the advantage Through their intelligence, diligence, way that our children are being taught,” when it comes to the Christian academic kindness, and skillful service, students Stewart said recently, reflecting on her environment many families are seeking. from Adventist schools become beacons boys’ Adventist education. “That’s the “By and large Adventist schools are in of blessing no matter where they find bonus on top of having people that mor- small communities closely connected to a themselves. Their abilities are hallmarks ally uphold everything they’re being church and families. Larger campuses have of excellence, and naturally lead them taught at home and at church. I’ve been higher levels of sophisticated security. Both to positions of leadership and respect in thrilled by the results.” have protocols for safety evaluation.” their communities. When it comes to quality educa- Every individual is called to minister

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 11 educationfeature

Exceptional Children with Special Needs: Knowing the Warning Signs by Alva james-johnson

harline Etienne’s daughter was a dren with special needs due to school Characteristics of exceptionality fall kindergartner at a Miami learn- choice programs in states such as Flor- into the following categories: Cing center when she began hav- ida, which provide students with schol- • Mental retardation (developmental ing problems in school. She started by arships to attend private institutions in disabilities) hitting other children and disrupting the pursuit of a quality education. • Learning disabilities classroom, prompting administrators to “What’s happening is you’re getting • Emotional and behavioral disorder threaten expulsion. children from all walks of life, all dif- • Autism Fearing her child would be margin- ferent socioeconomic and ethnic back- • Communication (speech and lan- alized, Etienne turned to a pediatrician grounds,” Davis said. “A lot of parents guage) disorders who tested the girl and diagnosed her are going away from public education • Hearing impairments with attention-deficit hyperactivity dis- and they want their children in a safe • Visual impairments order (ADHD). From there, Etienne em- learning environment.” • Physical and health impairments barked on a long, tiresome journey to In addition to serving children with • Traumatic brain injury find the resources her daughter needed various physical, mental, and learn- • Multiple disabilities to thrive academically. ing disabilities, the trend also requires • Giftedness and special talents After several years in the public school schools to accommodate gifted students system, Etienne finally enrolled her on the other end of the academic spec- “Early detection and intervention is the daughter at Miami Union Academy, a trum, Davis said. All are considered key to success for exceptional children,” Seventh-day Adventist institution where “exceptional students” because of their Davis explained. “Generally they are the girl recently completed fifth grade as differentiation from the norm. more like their peers; however, they share an Honor Roll student and a member of “Exceptional children are those who some unique qualities and must be ser- the National Honor Society. have difficulties in learning, as well as viced accordingly. Educators should en- “When she first started at Miami those whose performance is so superior deavor to go above and beyond to facili- Union Academy, she was on the Individ- that the curriculum and instruction must tate learning for every student, regardless ualized Education Program (IEP), which be modified to help them in fulfilling their of their circumstance. When an excep- required special accommodations,” said potential,” she said, paraphrasing a report. tional student enters the classroom, he/ Etienne, a non-Adventist parent. “The “The terminology ‘exceptional students’ she must be given an optimum learning teacher had to put her in front of the class refers to children with challenges ranging experience in an environment that is safe, next to her so she could grasp the infor- from very smart and overachieving to very nurturing, and conducive to learning.” mation. But starting with the second se- low cognitive skills, which is sometimes To address those needs, Davis said she mester, she was on her own – being very detrimental to their learning. is intentional about requiring that prin- independent, getting good grades, pass- “Their challenges are inclusive but not cipals and teachers in the Southeastern ing all her tests. It was just giving her limited to learning and/or behavior prob- Conference receive the necessary train- the push that she needed that made her lems, children with physical disabilities ing for exceptional student education excel, even without medication.” or sensory impairments, and children (ESE) and English for speakers of other Barbara Davis is superintendent of ed- who are intellectually gifted or have a languages (ESOL) instruction. ucation for the Southeastern Conference, special talent,” Davis continued. “Some “Some children we can help, and which includes Miami Union Academy exceptional children share certain phys- some I caution our principals," she said. and 14 other schools. She said Adventist ical characteristics and/or patterns of "If they can’t help them then don’t ad- schools are seeing more and more chil- learning and behavior.” mit them, because it’s a disservice to the

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students. And so, in order to accommo- make or break a child with autism. So, extra time to complete her tests and as- date them and service them correctly, we we have to know the student. We have signments in class, and not giving her so have to be better trained.” to know the warning signs,” she contin- many problems at the same time, so she So, what can parents do if they suspect ued. “Some children, depending on what wouldn’t feel overwhelmed.” their child is an exceptional student? happens at home, sometimes they can’t When public school teachers stopped First of all, the child should be tested to sit still in their seats. Sometimes diet accommodating those needs, Etienne see if he or she has a special need, Davis has something to do with it. Sometimes searched for a better environment. She said. Testing can be done within the public we make a lot of assumptions based on a also switched her daughter to a health- school system or by a private physician. child’s behavior, but we just need to find ier diet and insisted on proper rest. She Once the student’s needs are determined, out what’s really going on with the child.” rewarded her when she reached a mile- parents should meet with the school prin- Davis said she had one student who stone and encouraged her love for volun- cipal, as well as the child’s teacher, to as- was very disruptive. When an optom- teer work at local animal shelters. sess the learning environment. etrist visited the school, he discovered “A lot of times parents want to be in “A lot of times children have so much that the boy had a sight problem. The denial,” she said. “But, if you see signs of that they’re dealing with,” Davis said. school sent a letter home, and the boy's issues with your kids — not sitting still, “Sometimes they’re in a hostile environ- mother had his eyes checked. He re- or they're zoning out — you need to take ment where all their mommy and daddy turned to school a different child. initiative and begin to work on the issue. do is fight. Sometimes they’re home by Etienne said it is important for parents “With my daughter, I did what was themselves, sometimes their only influ- to be vigilant and advocates for their needed to ensure that she progressed aca- ence is television.” children. When she saw her daughter demically,” she said. “The more I told her For children with autism, their actions struggling in school, she did everything she could do it, the more she took it to the might be misunderstood. in her power to help her excel. next level and challenged herself.” “A child with their hands to their ears, “She was on medication for about a when you’re talking to them, doesn’t nec- year or two, and I didn’t really see an essarily mean, ‘I don’t want to hear you,’” improvement in math and reading,” she Alva James-Johnson is a former newspaper reporter, and is currently Davis said. “It might mean, ‘Any sound said. “So, I decided to take her off the an assistant professor in the School that I’m hearing is bothering me so much.’" medication and really had them focus of Journalism and Communication at “A bright light in a classroom could on the IEP, where they were giving her Southern Adventist University.

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 13 educationfeature

Don’t Wait: Start Preparing for College Now

by Alva james-johnson

s the principal for the past three years of Bass Memorial Academy in Lum- Aberton, Mississippi, Scott Bowes wants the best for all of his students. So, he launched a learning strategies class for high school freshmen to help them succeed. Bowes said the class teaches study skills, time management, note-taking strategies, and how to be organized. It is one of four non-tra- ditional classes that the school launched to better prepare students for the future. The school also offers a career class that helps students figure out what they want to do in life; a personal finance class that in- troduces them to money management; and an ACT prep course for better test scores. “We’re finding that a lot of freshmen delay! If you haven’t started preparing yet, — do not cut corners. coming to us, some of them are ready for start now!” 5. Attend college and career information high school, others are not,” said Bowes. events such as college fairs. “Some kids are great at school and knew To help students stay on track, Hobbs 6. Research funding for college, includ- since five years old that they wanted to be recommends the following essential steps ing scholarships, grants, and loans. a doctor, but many students aren’t. They for preparing for college during their high Identify scholarship opportunities to don’t know what they want to do, and if we school years: pursue, and contact colleges to request don’t help them figure it out, who will?” information and applications. Stan Hobbs, vice president of education 1. Take challenging classes in core aca- for the Gulf States Conference, stressed demic courses, and keep tabs on prog- “You might be tempted to goof off or coast the importance of students starting to pre- ress toward meeting the academic re- during high school,” Hobbs wrote. “That’s pare for college their freshman year in high quirements for graduation. not a good idea if you want to be ready for school. He says many lose their way be- 2. Get involved with community-based, college. Admissions officers are looking for cause they are focused on short-term gain church-based, school-based, and lead- students who have worked hard to keep up with little regard for the future. ership-oriented activities. grades, and involved themselves in school, “After all, adjusting to high school, with 3. Keep a running list of accomplish- church, and community activities. Taking its academic rigor and the extensive variety ments, awards, and recognitions to use what you see as the easy road is shortsight- of social and spiritual activities, is a chal- in preparing a resume and college ap- ed; you can still enjoy academy life and time lenge,” he wrote recently. “As a result, col- plications. with friends while staying focused on larger lege might seem like an event way off in 4. Start preparing for the ACT or SAT, goals and your long-term success.” the distant future, something to think about and the PSAT, from the beginning of later on.” your freshman year. Take the ACT “In reality, however, the four years of Aspire Test both freshman and soph- Alva James-Johnson is a former high school pass quickly, making it all the omore years. Enroll in prep classes newspaper reporter, and is currently an assistant professor in the School more important to use the time wisely in during the summer. Most importantly, of Journalism and Communication at preparing for college,” he warned. “Don’t work diligently in challenging classes Southern Adventist University.

14 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 ith a love for young people and a desire to foster their Wacademic and spiritual development, Pastor Milton Young, and his wife, Ramona, presented a substantial annuity and bequest to Oakwood University. These resources were used to establish nursing and ministerial student scholarships.

While Pastor Young and his wife have both passed, their love for young people will live on through the philanthropic legacy they have established.

To learn how you can have your values live on, contact your local conference or university Planned Giving and Trust Services professional.

Carolina Rick Hutchinson (704) 596-3200 Florida Kentucky-Tennessee Phil Bond (407) 644-5000 Silke Hubbard (615) 859-1391 Georgia-Cumberland Oakwood University South Central Ray Hartwell (706) 629-7951 Lewis Jones (256) 726-7000 Sonja Crayton (615) 226-6500 Gulf States South Atlantic Southeastern Southern Adventist University David Sigamani (334) 272-7493 Merkita Mosely (404) 792-0535 Juan Gonzalez (352) 735-3142 Carolyn Liers (423) 236-2818 SUSDAGift.org

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 15 adventisthealthsystemnews

AHS Focuses on Patients’ Spiritual Needs with Training to Support Outpatient Spiritual Care

More than three dozen clinical mission integration specialists took part in the training.

n health care, the spiritual needs of patients sue is mapped to other specific health issues wholeness, building strong relationships, and are an often-under-addressed part of their that may be affected by the answer a patient serving as liaisons between providers and the Ihealth that can drastically influence their gives, and the CMI team is alerted when clinical mission integration team. overall well-being. In fact, research shows there is a concern regarding their answers. Adventist Health System’s enhanced fo- that people who are more religious or spiritu- “We aspire to make every patient inter- cus on spiritual care in the outpatient setting al experience better overall health compared action a spiritual encounter, and in doing is inspired, in part, by the results of its year- to those who are less so. Knowing this, Ad- so, it is very important that we provide the long study that examined the attitudes and ventist Health System (AHS) embarked on infrastructure that will enable our CMI team practices of care providers as they relate to a journey to enhance the way spiritual care to support the providers and front-line staff the integration of spirituality in patient care. is delivered through a purposeful focus on members who will be engaging patients The study, published in multiple medical spiritual health in the outpatient setting. in their spiritual health,” said Terry Shaw, journals, showed that a majority of provid- To this end, the organization recently hired president/CEO for Adventist Health Sys- ers are willing to assess the spiritual needs and trained a team of clinical mission inte- tem. “This new program will allow us to of patients, and that providers who receive gration (CMI) specialists to equip them with bring spiritual care to where we serve the training on how to appropriately engage the tools, knowledge, and infrastructure they majority of our patients each year.” patients on spirituality are twice as likely to need to support providers and front-line staff While spiritual care has traditionally been regularly conduct spiritual assessments. in the delivery of spiritual care in the outpa- provided by chaplains in the hospital setting, “We have known for some time that the tient setting. More than three dozen CMI spe- today many more patients are receiving care vast majority of patients welcome discus- cialists from across the organization took part in the outpatient setting. In fact, more than sions with their doctors about their faith in the training, which included presentations 90 percent of patient interactions across Ad- and spiritual health,” said Ted Hamilton, from AHS leaders, overviews on the founda- ventist Health System take place in outpa- M.D., senior vice president of mission and tional principles of spiritual care, and sessions tient sites such as physician practices, urgent ministry and chief mission integration offi- on physician engagement and well-being. care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. cer for Adventist Health System. “With the In addition, Adventist Health System Upon completion of the training, CMI study revealing that providers are willing to will integrate three questions to assess the specialists began serving in markets across address this very important aspect of a pa- “spiritual wholeness” or “well-being” of a Adventist Health System’s 10-state footprint. tient’s health, we are encouraged and excit- patient into the patient’s electronic medical Much of their work is training and support- ed to provide the groundwork and resources record (EMR) to assure that providers can ing care providers and staff in the delivery of to help fully meet the needs of our patients account for how the spiritual condition im- spiritual care to patients who wish to receive through a care experience that is wholistic pacts their health. The questions specifically it; fostering care environments that reflect and comprehensive.”

ask about the patient’s condition related to the organization’s mission of “Extending the BY mario roberts love, joy, and peace in their lives. Each is- Healing Ministry of Christ”; and focusing on

16 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 adventisthealthsystemnews

Florida Hospital, GE Healthcare Partners to Build ‘Command Center’ to Guide Clinical Operations

dventist Health System’s Flori- da Hospital and GE Healthcare APartners are working together to design and build a command center that will transform clinical operations at Florida Hospital locations across central Florida. The high-tech center, the first of its kind in the region, will use predictive analytics to help hospital staff working to deliver quality, safe, and optimized clin- ical operations. The command center will function like NASA’s mission control, but focused on constantly orchestrating patient care at nine Florida Hospital campuses in Or- ange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Together, these hospitals handle more than 2,000,000 patient visits per year, making Florida Hospital one of the na- tion’s largest nonprofit health systems. The command center’s Wall of Ana- lytics leverages existing IT systems. The platform takes data from multiple sys- The center, the first of its kind in the region, will use predictive analytics to guide tems and applies artificial intelligence decisions on patient care, staffing, and more. algorithms to spot the “needle in the haystack,” so staff can act to prioritize patient-care activities and discharges, the largest number of beds and hospital concept to our care network.” make short-term staffing decisions, and campuses. Analytic “tiles” in the FHCC “Command center staff using ad- mitigate potential bottlenecks before will leverage learning from the other vanced analytics in a purpose-built space they occur. centers, and break new ground in using will help caregivers help patients, all the Command-center technology has also artificial intelligence to constantly help time. The combination of human and ar- been shown to reduce wait times, expe- caregivers. tificial intelligence is what’s so - power diting needed patient care. And, by us- “Florida Hospital prides itself on uti- ful,” added Jeff Terry, CEO of command ing near real-time data, providers can lizing innovative technology to provide centers for GE Healthcare. “Florida Hos- streamline their processes in time-sensi- the best possible care for our patients. pital is so advanced in many ways. We’re tive clinical situations. Our goal is to improve the patient experi- honored for them to join GE’s command Florida Hospital joins a growing eco- ence, enabling caregivers to spend more center community.” system of such centers, which includes time with their patients while making The command center will be built in The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Balti- care decisions more easily and quick- a centralized location to serve Florida more and Humber River Hospital in ly,” said Daryl Tol, president and CEO Hospital operations across the region. It Toronto. Florida Hospital’s Command of Florida Hospital and Adventist Health is expected to open in 2019. Center (FHCC) will achieve the distinc- System’s Central Florida Division. “We tion of being the largest health-care com- are excited to partner with GE Health- BY Florida Hospital Media Relations mand center (square footage) supporting care Partners to bring this innovative

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 17 carolinanews

Two Adventurer Fun Days Hosted Photo By: Isaac Vallejo Isaac By: Photo

very year all the Adventurer clubs However, there was much more to these from North and South Caroli- activities than just having fun. They also Ena come together for Fun Day at gave the Adventurers a glimpse of how Nosoca Pines Ranch. This year, because God’s people through the centuries have of the steadily increasing number of at- had to explore caves, climb mountains, tendees each year, the Carolina Confer- and live outdoors in order to preserve ence hosted not one, but two Fun Days their freedom to worship God. — one for North Carolina and one for Stanley Knight, Conference youth di- South Carolina. rector, said, “At the end we all got back This year’s theme was "Explorers for together to challenge them with the fact Jesus!" Teacher and avid outdoorsman that you’ve been tested and approved, Rodney Ramey served as guest speak- and have done a little bit of exploring, er. “Ranger Rodney” came swinging in but that’s just the surface of what you can Tarzan-style for his presentation as he explore in a life with God.” encouraged the Adventurers to explore Approximately 90 volunteers from God’s world, and to take a look at things churches all over the Carolinas came to- they’d never seen before. gether to make the event a success. The The Adventurers had the opportunity event also broke attendance records with to take part in activities such as caving, more than 1,300 participants during both climbing, hunting for treasure, zip lining, days. and horseback riding, as well as an Amer- BY Rachel Beaver

ican Ninja Warrior-type obstacle course. Vallejo Isaac By: Photo

18 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 carolinanews

Education Fair Held at BRACS

n the evening of April 18, 2018, the fuzzy little miracles made their appear- Blue Ridge Adventist Christian ances during the following week. OSchool (BRACS) held an educa- The curriculum at BRACS includes Bi- tion fair. The building was full of students, ble, math, English (phonics, spelling, read- parents, grandparents, friends, and neigh- ing, writing, and grammar), social stud- bors, all of whom were eager to see the ies, science, and keyboarding. These core students’ projects: student-authored books, subjects are supplemented with music, art, science projects, social studies ventures, crafts, the radio station and weather sta- Bible projects, and arts and crafts. tion, technology, public performances, the The evening began with an interactive Science Fair, gardening, physical educa-

devotional presented by Designer Science, ontr ib uter tion, cooking, mission outreach, and field using visible vortex rings and climbing trips. Age-appropriate STEM components high voltage arcs to illustrate spiritual ap- are thoroughly covered. plications. Afterward, the exhibits, includ- BRACS exists to provide an exceptional ing the school’s FM radio station, were C By: Photo educational atmosphere in which students open to visit. The students do the program- are motivated to learn and grow physically, ming, write copy, and make announce- Beside the back door of the classroom was socially, spiritually, emotionally, and men- ments. On each student’s desk were two a wireless digital weather station, which tally in a secure environment. All work to- self-authored books, which were hard-cov- students use in science class and for daily gether to encourage and support growth for ered and nicely illustrated. A variety of mi- weather reports on the radio station. In the future service in this life and higher service croscopes, including a university model, back corner of the classroom was an incu- to God in the life to come. were also on display. All the microscopes bator filled with chicken and turkey eggs. BY Sue Dasher are available to the students for inquiry. They didn’t hatch in time for the fair, but

Hispanic Camp Meeting Draws 500

he Carolina Conference’s spring Hispanic Camp Meeting was held TApril 20-22, 2018, at Nosoca Pines Ranch. The theme was “Rise Up and Shine,” and about 500 attendees gathered at the camp for a time of fellowship and spiritual refreshment. The Lord blessed the event with beautiful weather for the baptisms of two people. Attendees also had the opportunity to take part in the first 5K held at Hispanic Camp Meeting, which was a hit among those who participated.

Guest speaker Walkyr Montilla from the H erod ourtney Kentucky-Tennessee Conference encour- aged members to “Rise Up and Shine” for Jesus, share the Gospel, and grow spiri- Photo By: C By: Photo tually. Japhet Ruiz was the guest musical artist. He performed a miniconcert on Sab- bath afternoon. Meetings are held annually — one in the Because of the large number of people spring and one in the fall. This year’s fall BY Rachel Beaver who attend every year, two Hispanic Camp Camp Meeting will be held in September.

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 19 floridanews

Florida Conference Launches Innovation and Robotics Initiative

Christina Nickless, member of the Forest Lake Academy Applied Robotics Group, is making adjustments to her team’s robot. The Forest Lake Education Center Robotics Team developed an app to Team Terminator finished in second place communicate via Bluetooth to an Arduino microcontroller to manage flow of at the Adventist Robotics League FIRST water through the Smart Faucet. Team Hydro was named tournament champion: Tech Challenge Championship on April 29, Bradley Figueroa (left), Leyla Martinez, Brenden Henley, and Sam Alves. Not 2018, at Sacramento Adventist Academy pictured: Taylor Shellhammer, Emma Goddard, and Amelia Alvarez. in Sacramento, Calif.

wenty innovation and robotics teams thereby producing a workforce that is well One such event was the Adventist Edu- participated in the Annual FIRST® versed in STEM and possesses 21st century cation in the 21st Century STEMposium, T(For Inspiration and Recognition of skills (collaboration, critical thinking, cre- which was held on May 4, 2018 at the Flor- Science and Technology) Innovation and ativity, and communication). ida Hospital Creation Conference Center. Robotics Competition held on March 26, “We need workers that are critical think- The mission of this annual event, which was 2018, at Forest Lake Education Center, ers and that can solve problems in innova- a joint endeavor between Florida Hospital Longwood, Fla. tive ways,” states Doug Hilliard, CFO of Innovation Lab and FLCOE, was to bring This competition, a cross between Florida Hospital. together students, educators, and leaders CNBC’s Shark Tank and the DARPA The initiative will seek to enhance the from across multiple STEM industries to Challenge (Defense Advanced Research learner experience by engaging him/her examine issues impacting STEM education Projects Agency), is composed of two through their learning profile (learning in the Adventist educational system. distinct tracks: style, multiple intelligences preference, and An outcome of the STEMposium is the 1. Innovation track requires students to passion/interests), the use of compelling Florida Conference STEM Professionals research a real-world problem, design and relevant STEM curricula, the use of Summit to be held in the fall of 2018. The an innovative solution to that problem, the latest educational technologies, and the purpose of the summit is to engage every and prototype the solution. creation of dynamic learning environments STEM professional in the Florida Confer- 2. Robotics engineering track requires that support and encourage student-led in- ence and invite them to join in this journey. students to design, build, and program novation. Other components of the initiative in- an autonomous robot capable of com- “The ultimate goal is for each school to clude the Innovation and Robotics Acad- pleting a series of tasks in two minutes become an innovation hub that will impact emy Program, Innovation and Robotics and 30 seconds. its local community through dynamic social Lab, Virtual STEM School, and the Social The program is a component of Florida entrepreneurial integration and implemen- Innovator Program. It has been successfully Conference Office of Education (FLOE) tation,” states Frank Runnels, Florida Con- piloted in several Conference schools with Innovation and Robotics initiative, with ference vice president for education. tremendous success. Over the next three a goal of bringing project-based learning, FLCOE has partnered with STEM or- years, it will be deployed throughout the STEM (science, technology, engineering, ganizations and professionals to assist in Conference.

and mathematics) education, innovation, developing learning experiences such as BY Robert Henley and design thinking to each of its schools, internships, coops, and educational events.

20 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 floridanews

FLA Student Receives Award for Volunteering

lex Harlan, a freshman at Forest knowledge he knows with other people. He Lake Academy, Apopka, Fla., was was surprised by how much he learned from Arecently honored for his commu- the senior citizens he was teaching. “Even nity service during Orlando Mayor Buddy though you don’t get paid,” said Harlan, Dyer’s Annual Volunteer and National Ser- “it’s still a really great experience. You gain vice Appreciation Reception at City Hall. a sense of fulfillment by helping others.” Afterwards, he was able to shake hands Harlan was asked to return to the Cyber and meet with Mayor Dyer personally. Seniors program, but he declined because Harlan began volunteering by getting he wanted to explore other volunteer op- involved with Volunteers for Communi- portunities. In addition to working at the ty Impact. He worked specifically at the library, he also volunteers with Track Winter Park Public Library for Cyber Shack for their various races. Seniors, a program educating senior citi- Harlan’s story is a great reminder to zens how to use new technology. Harlan willingly share one’s time and gifts with helped teach a class of 10 to 15 people others. “Each one should use whatever how to set up passwords for their phones gift he has received to serve others, faith- and computers, set up emails, look things fully administering God’s grace in its var- Alex Harlan, a freshman at Forest Lake up on YouTube, and text and call their Academy, Apopka, Fla., was recently ious forms,” 1 Peter 4:10 NIV. family members. honored by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer BY Adonna Andino Volunteering taught Harlan to share the for his community service. Inner City Youth Impact Forest Lake Academy Students

ational Honor Society students from Forest Lake Academy in NApopka, Fla., volunteered at the Orlando Children’s Church in Maitland, Fla., on a recent Sabbath. This nonprofit outreach ministry provides at-risk chil- dren with a day to enjoy a meal, escape the harshness of life at home, and learn about God. The students at FLA have gone to ma- ny other places and served, but this place National Honor Society students at Forest Lake Academy volunteer at Orlando was quite different. Listening to some of Children’s Church. the children’s touching stories and hear- ing what the kids go through daily im- children from their homes to the church. environment. pacted the students. The happiness expressed by these at- Forest Lake Academy’s National Hon- FLA students pitched in to entertain risk children radiated to FLA students or Society students are very proud to have and play with the kids, helped around the and teachers. Even though their lives at helped.

building with a variety of jobs, and also home are hard, they enjoyed the chance BY Thomas Broome cleaned the buses used to transport the to gather for fun in a Christ-like and calm

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 21 georgiacumberlandnews

Chattanooga First Debt Free, Burns Mortgage

mere six months after its grand 100th anniversary celebra- Ation, Chattanooga First Church marked another major milestone in the history of the congregation. In a mort- gage burning ceremony on April 21, 2018, the church was declared debt-free. The simple, yet impressive ceremony was folded into the regular divine wor- ship service, with Kurt Allen, treasurer of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, officiating. With joyful “amens,” the congregation learned, many for the first time, that the size of the debt retired after 12 years was $1.8 million. Allen assembled a group at the front of the church for the ceremony: Dale Tunnell, senior pastor; David Melton, associate pastor; Jeff Hocking, former church treasurer during their 12-year mortgage-payment struggle; Peggy Schmidt, present treasurer; Charles Wilson, who was instrumental in secur- ing the loan for the building project; and the elders of Chattanooga First Church. In his prayer of thanksgiving and dedication, Allen asked God’s blessing on the congregation, and dedicated the members to service to those who “may yet step inside the doors of the church.” Charles Wilson lit the fire, and the mem- bers watched it glow and leave their mortgage in ashes. “It’s not every day that you get to play with matches in church, said guest speaker Ed Wright, president of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. His o By: Judi t h Nem b hard o By:

sermon drew upon Nehemiah’s experi- t ence of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Pho The mortgage burning, Wright said, was The church leaders for the Chattanooga First Church were allowed to play with “a pivotal point for the church — a time matches as they celebrated the burning of their mortgage, a $1.8 million debt for celebration, a time for renewed com- paid in full. mitment, and a time to ask God, ‘What next?’" Wright told the congregation, “Today you are emancipated. Now is the tion there is still work to be done. the singing of “To God Be the Glory.” time to ask, ‘God, what do you want us The service ended with the committed By judith nembhard to do next?’ He reminded the congrega- voices of devoted benefactors raised in

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Collegedale Academy Choir Ministers Through Music in Europe

our students and theirs found commonalities and learned about each other’s cultures.” Upon leaving the Austrian school, the group headed one hour south to the city of Salzburg. Julie Wiegel, Language School director at Bogenhofen, served as a tour guide while Opus made several Sound of Music movie stops, and sang some of their sacred songs in the Sound

y: Ang i H owell y: of Music cathedral. “In addition to the wedding cathedral, we got to see the home of the von Trapp family, the ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’

su b mi tt ed gazebo, and the cemetery where the chil- Before flying home from Munich, Germany, Opus XVIII choir got one last opportu- dren hid,” said Jamie Henderson, CA se- nity to sing in Marienplatz. “Tourists stopped to video us as we sang in half-circle nior. “On the bus ride to these sites, the en- in the open plaza. The square was bustling, but it felt like we made a small, joyous impact on those who heard us,” recalled Ben Mocnik, Collegedale Academy senior. tire group sang the Sound of Music songs together — with Mr. Baldwin belting out the songs the loudest ... Who knew?!” fter a year and a half of planning at Bogenhofen, an Adventist language In Salzburg, the students also visited and fundraising, the select Opus school and seminary. Opus performed for several of Austria’s historic sites, such as AXVIII choir from Collegedale the community and the Adventist high the birthplace of Mozart, and performed Academy (CA) in Collegedale, Tenn., school/college during Vespers and Sab- for visitors in another cathedral. By di- ministered throughout three European bath services. By their applause, the local vine appointment, the students were able countries during Spring Break 2018. congregation and students showed that to be a part of its 15-minute midday, Nearly 40 students, accompanied by a they thoroughly enjoyed what they heard. multi-denominational service. dozen chaperones and the group’s choir On Saturday night, the Bogenhofen “Mr. Beasley, CA biology teacher and director, Roberta Bishop, began the ad- Student Association planned a mixer for parent of an Opus member, was instru- venture in Munich, Germany. There their students and the CA students, which mental in talking with the leaders in ma- Opus gave impromptu concerts at the was followed by an indoor soccer game. ny of the cathedrals to give us permission Dachau concentration camp, where “We have forged a sisterhood with Bo- to sing in them,” said Hope Hunnicut, they offered a song of memory and hon- genhofen and their students,” explains Brent CA junior. “Singing in the cathedrals was or; at Hofbräuhaus, where many early Baldwin, CA principal. “Last year and this an amazing experience — both in getting 20th-century political meetings were year [about one month after Opus returned], to minister to the guests and in marveling held; and at Nymphenburg Palace, the several Bogenhofen high school students over the sounds we could make in those summer palace of Bavarian rulers. visited the CA campus for two weeks in grandiose and ornate places.” “At the palace we were able to sing the spring. In return, their host families are “Watching God use Opus to permeate three different times,” said Cesiah Her- invited to send their high school students cultural boundaries with the language of nandez, CA junior, “and the other visi- to Bogenhofen during the summer. This music leaves me forever changed,” ex- tors would stop and listen to our songs. short-term exchange program has created claimed choir director Bishop. “What an The acoustics were amazing, as were the friendships despite the distance. From the epic experience!” architecture and grandness of the castle.” moment we stepped off the bus to the time BY Angi Howell The choir’s next stop was in Austria we had to leave for our next part of the tour,

CORRECTION: On page 27 of the June 2018 Southern Tidings, the article on Wally and Mary Ellen Fox retiring was written by Jodi Herod Steele rather than Tammy Wolcott Fisher.

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 23 gulfstatesnews

“Elevate” Launches in Hattiesburg t le r t e oto By: S h an e Ho chs By: P h oto Jim Stewart, pastor of Laurel Church in Hattiesburg, Miss., preaches about what a church should be at the Elevate launch event.

ore than 60 friends, visitors, and is on the example of nominal Christian church is the assembly of those who are family poured into Elevate, a teachings and representation. Elevate called to reconstitute an environment for Mworship center on Old Highway seeks to change that understanding for God’s love to prevail, and for people to 11 in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Sabbath, the better. be healed of their brokenness, to be ac- May 5, 2018. They went to celebrate the Following the opening music of the cepted contrary to what their incriminat- launch of a new endeavor to reach their worship service, a live group of musi- ing hearts, and what the condemnatory city with the truth of the loving character cians led by Michelle Alonso, Stewart world around them tells them — an envi- of God. Several months in the making, preached the opening sermon. “Why ronment in which people find restoration Jim Stewart, pastor of Laurel Church, does the church exist?” he asked during and healing.” worked with many talented volunteers his presentation, “The profoundly simple Watch a short video about the opening to remodel the storefront space into a ca- answer is that the church exists to be an service at gscsda.org/elevatelaunch. pable worship center. Leading up to the atmosphere in which grace and mercy launch event, Stewart presented an evan- and love is applied to human hearts.” gelistic series focused on vindicating the Concluding the sermon, which focused character of God. Many believe God to on telling the story of Abraham, Isaac,

be something or someone that He is not, and then Jacob, Stewart stated, “This is BY shane Hochstetler basing their understanding of who He the church. The church is ekklesia. The

24 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 gulfstatesnews

Two Ordained at Camp Meeting oto By: Stan Ho bbs Stan By: P h oto Ho bbs Stan By: P h oto Samuel Riemersma (left) is accompanied by his wife, Amber, and sons, Isaac, Robert Folkenberg Jr., speaks on the Noah, and Elijah. Shane Hochstetler (right) is accompanied by his wife, Amy, and importance of maintaining the family sons, Jack and Henry. as the pastor’s first parish.

hane Hochstetler, communication for a multi-church district, and currently three wonderful and energetic boys, ages director for Gulf States, and Samuel in the Gulf States communication depart- five months, three years, and four years SRiemersma, pastor of Community ment. Their goal is to improve the repre- old. As a family, they love spending time Church in Meridian, Miss. were ordained sentation of Christ through positive media in the great outdoors, working on home to the Gospel ministry on Sabbath, May and marketing throughout the Conference. projects, and serving God’s Church in pas- 27, 2018, during Camp Meeting at Bass Riemersma was born to Dutch parents toral ministry. Riemersma recently gradu- Memorial Academy. in the Netherlands. He grew up in the ated with a master’s in pastoral ministry Hochstetler was raised in a Mennonite Dutch Reformed Church, and when he through the In Ministry program at An- home on the countryside of Ohio. He and his was a late teen, he and his family became drews University in Berrien Spring, Mich. four siblings were homeschooled, and learned Seventh-day Adventists through reading Robert Folkenberg Jr., president of the the value of hard work at a very early age. The Great Controversy, which a coworker Chinese Union Mission, was the keynote At 10 years old, his family left the Men- had given to his dad. After graduating with speaker for the service. Folkenberg has nonites, and became active members of a a bachelor’s in engineering in 2007 and previously served as president for the Up- local non-denominational church. Having working for a year in that field, Riemersma per Columbia Conference, and was instru- made such a significant spiritual change, decided to take a year off to attend a Bible mental in making way for churches to hire Hochstetler felt sure he was now where he school in the U.S. called ARISE. This Bible workers there. Both Hochstetler and was supposed to be. This mindset remained school was a pivotal part of Riemersma’s Riemersma served as Bible workers for until he began speaking to a young Adven- life as he was called into fulltime Bible Upper Columbia while Folkenberg was tist girl from his former Christian homes- work ministry following graduation. He president. Dave Livermore, president of chool group. After several months of Bible also met his wife, Amber, at ARISE, and Gulf States Conference; Brian Danese, study, Hochstetler was baptized in August they worked together as part of a Bible Conference treasurer; and Martin Fancher, 2008 at the age of 21, and married his Bible work team the following two years. After Conference executive secretary, also par- instructor, Amy, the following year. they married, he continued Bible work in ticipated in the afternoon service.

They have two sons, ages two and five. New Zealand for another year. BY shane Hochstetler As a family, they have served pastorally God has blessed the Riemersmas with

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 25 kentuckytennesseenews

Student Says “God Saw My Tears”

If I did, how would we pay for the things we needed? Tears of absolute doubt rolled down my cheeks. God had done amazing things for me in the past, but why was it now so hard to trust Him? A simple prayer and a little faith changed things drastically. One of my bosses offered to buy me food. The next day my mother Students, faculty, and staff from the 2017-18 school year at Highland Academy had enough money for us. Unfortunately, I had some medical problems which forced The following is a devotion written by need for us since she spent that money on me to quit my job. During my recovery a Highland Academy student. summer classes so she could graduate ear- time at home, I received a letter from High- It was a hot day in July where I sat outside lier and start working sooner. land saying how much financial aid I was of Chipotle with tears running down my While I was away at my job, there was a approved for, and I was so happy! I would cheeks. I silently raised prayers of sorrow time we only had $30 in our bank account. be able to go back to Highland! I felt like and guilt. Hopeless is truly the best defini- She didn’t have enough money to send me God wanted me at Highland, but why? tion to describe how I felt at that moment. so I could buy food. I broke down in tears. In August when I went back to school, I had taken a really stressful summer I didn’t feel despair because of lack of food, I met a lot of new students who needed job away from home. It paid well and my but because of how sorry I felt for my mother. comfort in the dorm. I was able to help coworkers were nice, but the work itself Hearing her say, “I am sorry,” devastated me. them, encourage them, and be their friend. was aggravating. During this time my We still had to pay our bill from the previous I got to share Christ’s love with them. This parents were struggling both emotionally year at Highland Academy, pay the phone showed me God needed me at Highland. and financially. I needed a good summer bill, and find an apartment — and I needed to I’m so grateful for those who helped me, experience and money, so I took the work eat. I finally realized we wouldn’t be able to for donors, and for the staff who also opportunity. Unfortunately, my mother pay for me to go to Highland next year. helped me. “…before they call, I will an- had just used her entire saving’s account Everything was so stressful. I truly hat- swer and while they are still speaking, I for her schooling. Money became a huge ed my job, and I wanted to quit so badly. will hear,” Isaiah 65:24. God Works Miracles in Louisville t was a high day of celebration for the Lou- home for this congregation was phenom- this, and pray He will continue to bless isville Central Hispanic Church on Sabbath enal. Many of the members, along with them as they reach out to their neighbors Iafternoon, April 28, 2018, as the members Walkyr Montilla, their pastor, worked and make a difference in their lives by in- dedicated their newly remodeled church. their regular day jobs and then went to the troducing them to Jesus. The congregation purchased a former property to spend another day’s worth of Catholic church in September 2017, which work in the evening to get the building in had been empty for more than seven years. shape and ready for use. It is located on seven acres, and includes God worked untold miracles, from the two additional residential homes on one way the original listing price of the property of the main highways in Louisville, Ky. was lowered to a very acceptable, workable The sanctuary and gymnasium with eight purchase price, to the way help always ar- o By: o By: classrooms needed a lot of work. During rived at the right time to update the electri- t

the last seven months, the congregation, cal wiring and the plumbing in the building. P h o along with many other helpers, put in Somehow, there was always enough money The newly remodeled Louisville Central untold hours of labor to get the building to get the extra items that were needed but Hispanic Church ready for the grand opening. The transfor- not originally budgeted for, like light fix- mation of this former shell of a building tures, windows, pews, and furniture. BY silke hubbard that was built in 1965 into a new church The members see God’s hand in all of

26 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 kentuckytennesseenews

Public Campus Students Reached t Southern Adventist University a recruiter shared that out of 20,000 Ahigh school graduates in the North American Division (NAD), only 10 per- cent were pursuing enrollment in an Ad- ventist postsecondary institution. That fact was clear at the Lexington Church when Attendees of the Campus Catalyst Conference Ron Pickell, NAD volunteer coordinator for Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF), asked the congregation to stand if they dents are, public campuses, is the strategy. ference hosted by the Kentucky-Tennessee attended a public university; very few re- Students attending public campuses are Conference in Lexington, Ky. These stu- mained seated. oftentimes challenged by secular environ- dents represent today’s Daniels and Esthers Young adults are encouraged to attend ments. Many feel isolated due to beliefs, in houses of higher education. They are Adventist institutions, but the reality is that while others are under stress trying to keep busy; however, they realize that God and the vast majority of Adventist students in up with the expectations of teachers, fami- His mission comes first. North America attend public campuses. This ly, and society. The goal is to graduate with There are five different ACF chapters is an opportunity for the Church to minister an above average GPA so they can be at- in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. to this group of young adults. The Campus tractive to good colleges, universities, and They ask for prayer for more student lead- Catalyst Conference is designed to help the employers. Is there time for God while fo- ers to step up, and compassionate congre- local church realize that public campus min- cusing on reaching academic goals? gations and visionary leaders to welcome istry is very simple: it is about relationships. This past April 7, 2018, several student youth and young adults into their church Pickell made a comparison of Jesus’ evange- leaders from four different campuses, as family. lism strategy with the Samaritan woman and well as professors and church members, BY nelson silva, d.min. today’s public campuses. Going where stu- attended the second Campus Catalyst Con-

Murfreesboro Church “Spring into NEW LIFE” e should do a fall festival!” event while each church ministry had a was the idea of Erika Holsey booth promoting their activities. This Wduring a brainstorming ses- included WHRW-LP 93.5 FM which sion for the pre-work event to be done broadcasts 3ABN radio from the Mur- in preparation for the 2018 Impact Nash- freesboro Church. ville field school meetings. Because of Many members of the community time limitations, the decision was made stopped by and took books that were to make it a spring festival, giving ample given out by Gold Leaf Ministries. The time for preparations. Church ministry gentlemen who were hired to operate the leaders began meeting with the pastor, paper shredder were so interested in the Nelson Mercado, in January with the book, “Hero of Hacksaw Ridge.” They goal of having an event that would serve couldn’t put it down. At the end of the ac- the community while showcasing the tivity, they said that they were impressed ministries of Murfreesboro Church. The by the love and kindness of the church o By: o By:

t festival was named, “Spring into NEW members. Plans for next year’s spring

P h o LIFE.” festival will begin soon.

Pictured are the gentlemen hired to It was decided to serve the communi- BY nelson mercado operate the paper shredder. ty by having a free community shredder

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 27 southatlanticnews

Ephesus Early Learning Center Growing the Village

classroom activities, while the children also have the freedom to learn through creative, independent activities. In order to fuel both body and spirit, a healthy serving of “soul food” is served, developing character and pointing the children to Jesus. In addition to feeding the soul, the center takes pride in serving a variety of healthful, wholesome meals to the children to complete the trans-disci- plinary, integrated learning experience of- fered by Ephesus Early Learning Center. At Ephesus, art is one of their favor- ite activities. Students enjoy drawing, cutting, pasting, and of course, painting. Another favorite activity is when Gloria t Ephesus Early Learning Cen- take their next steps in being good learn- Cain from the Winston-Salem Library ter “It takes a village” is more ers and citizens on Earth and in Heaven. reads to them. They are also learning the Athan just a nice, catchy saying. The children are encouraged to grow and value of service through helping others It is the hinge point of their daily oper- learn in a Christ-centered environment by asking parents and friends to collect ations. They are a city set upon the hill, which is safe, nurturing, and filled with donations for those less fortunate. cooperating with parents, the church, opportunities for exploration and dis- the elementary school, and their broader covery. The program is well rounded, BY joyce hairston, director of ephesus early learning center community in preparing little lambs to and provides opportunities for structured

28 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 southatlanticnews

Message Magazine Editor “Hits the Bricks” with Dublin First Church

Lloyd Johnson, pastor at First Church in Dublin, Ga., with some of the members during the Message magazine rally day

First Church in Dublin, Ga., young and old do outreach together. Camela Monk Crawford, Message magazine editor

irst Church in Dublin, Ga., hosted nized the teams and territory, and made bag on the door. There were no canvasses, a Message magazine rally day on sure everyone was hydrated. William surveys, or discussions about denomina- FApril 14, 2018. Excited members Smith, Southern Union publishing direc- tion or doctrines on this first visit. It was from Milledgeville Ebenezer, Macon tor, accompanied the members as they simply a “free-gift day.” Bethany, and other area churches collabo- spread the joy of salvation to others. How- Some members were not interested in rated to reach 360 homes within one mile ever, there wouldn’t be much to celebrate going at first, but allowed God’s Spirit of First Church. Carmela Monk Craw- if visiting members had not sacrificed the to prevail anyway. When it was finished, ford, Message magazine editor, preached convenience of worshiping at their home they testified of how refreshing it was to and gave an inspirational appeal that was churches to help another congregation. be a blessing to others. well received. The outreach plan that day was so sim- *Sharewaves refers to the online store Crawford put feet to her faith, working ple, brief, and rewarding that members of www.sharewaves.org, a resource of the with the members as they “hit the bricks” all ages enjoyed the experience. It started South Atlantic Conference Publishing De- to bring Message to hundreds of homes. with all of the members filling a plastic partment which provides caring resources Doing outreach in Dublin was especially “Sharewaves”* door-hanging bag with a at inexpensive sharing prices. meaningful for Crawford because her late Message magazine. More than 350 bags father, J. Paul Monk, used to pastor the were packed in no time. Instructions were district when she was a little girl. given to members to simply mingle, visit BY lloyd Johnson and william smith The host pastor, Lloyd Johnson, orga- each home with a smile, and leave a gift

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 29 southeasternnews

Tampa Robotics Team Wins Big vis ar n J Edso By: Photo Mt. Calvary Jr. Academy robotics team members conduct onsite research at a local water purification plant in preparation for their robotics challenge. Mt. Calvary took home first place in project design process at the 2018 Adventist Robotics League National Championships.

IRST® LEGO® League gives ed Southeastern in the Florida Regional held at Forest Lake Education Center teams of up to 10 students the challenge on March 25, 2018, and was in Altamonte Springs, Fla. There they Fchance to research a real-world awarded second place in project, hon- competed with top teams from the five challenge, then innovate and devel- orable mention for robot design, and regions, and earned first place in proj- op their own solution through design- third place in robot performance. For the ect design process. They also met other ing, building, and programming LEGO first time, the school was invited to the Adventist teams from Washington State, MINDSTORMS®-based robots to per- North American Division invitational, Ohio, California, and North Carolina. form autonomous “missions” on a play- open only to the top teams from the re- The team that traveled the furthest was ing field. Mt. Calvary Jr. Academy in gional challenges. Teams must receive from Saipan, located in the Common- Tampa, Fla., accepted the challenge. an invitation from the Adventist Robot- wealth ‎of ‎Northern Mariana Islands. This The 2017-2018 challenge season ics League director to participate. The was an exciting experience for both the theme was Hydrodynamics. The team school was proud to be the first team students and adults. learned about the amazing engineering from Southeastern to compete in the Na- used to protect our most precious liquid tional Championships. BY Francine Brown asset — water! Mt. Calvary represent- The championship tournament was

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Ephesus Ministers with Compassion

It was clear to those serving that this act of kindness and goodwill was welcomed, as participants and spectators repeatedly ex- tended commendations, and shared expres- sions of gratitude for the group’s collective effort. On at least two occasions, when the water supply depleted, supporters of the group’s cause donated additional cases. When asked about her experience in ser- vice, one volunteer remarked, “I feel as if I preached a sermon today.” Another volun- teer shared, “I am glad I came out to help.”

th Bu llar d Assisting with this initiative was Keith Albury, pastor of Ephesus. When asked about his impressions regarding its impact, he shared, “I am encouraged to know that among the thousands who marched today, they are sure that the Ephesus Church em- Photo By: E l iz abe By: Photo pathizes with their fears and pain in the A member of Ephesus Church in West Palm Beach, Fla., shares bottles of water with participants of the recent “March for Our Lives” demonstration. Ephesus wake of the most recent mass shootings. youth opted to postpone their Global Youth Day activities, and participate with Furthermore, what happened today affirms the national protest. that compassion and kindness in their tru- est sense will always move us beyond our group of volunteers from the Ephe- admonition for neighborly care, the group comfort zones...” sus Church in West Palm Beach, handed out free bottles of water to partic- It is estimated that nearly 2,000 bottles of AFla., met on March 24, 2018, and ipants of a local “March for Our Lives” water were shared during this exercise. found a unique way to resonate with the event, as they were strategically stationed at mounting concern about school safety held one point along the designated route in the BY by some residents. Inspired by the scriptural city of West Palm Beach. Elizabeth Bullard Haitian Youth Build Emotional Health eJAH’s (Federation de la Jeunesse The conference featured certified coun- Adventiste Haitienne) annual cele- selors and chaplains onsite, Matthew Jean, Fbration took place March 30-April Georges Bossous Jr., Judith Gabriel, and 1, 2018. This year there was a special em- Fanya Jabouin, who offered presentations on phasis on addressing the holistic needs of health and its relationship to overall well-be- the young people. Addressing the spiritual ing, and advancement within the church and and cultural components remained a pri- community. The presenters, all private prac- ority with worship, music led by featured titioners, were there to pray, talk, and con- gospel artist Herve Alce, and guest speaker nect with attendees to encourage them to live Pierre Francois. Each worship service was balanced, healthy, and wholesome lives. The filled with prayer and song while designed goal was made to ensure that each young per- to reach Haitian youth. Nevertheless, it was son was encouraged, inspired, and equipped T ho mp so n C.C. By: Photo also crucial that social and emotional issues to face the challenges of life, and pursue a Pierre Francois reminds Sabbath worship- pers that God has a plan for their lives at were purposefully addressed throughout the personal relationship with Jesus Christ. the 2018 Haitian Youth Federation. Youth weekend, and that extra support was offered BY Nadeige Theresias were taught about the importance of to the young people in attendance. physical and emotional health.

July 2018 | SOUTHERN TIDINGS 31 adventistuniversityofhealthsciencesnews

Sandra Dunbar Named New Provost of Adventist University of Health Sciences

andra Dunbar, D.P.A., OTR/L, tantly, my confidence to be our chief aca- FAOTA, began her position as Ad- demic leader.” Sventist University of Health Scienc- Dunbar is enthusiastic about ADU’s fu- es’ (ADU) new provost on July 2, 2018. ture and its capability for growth. “I feel She succeeds Edwin I. Hernández, Ph.D., that ADU can easily capitalize on the in- who was elected ADU’s new president last terprofessional education and practice August. Dunbar previously served as the movement, since there are a variety of assistant dean of the professional develop- professional programs within the Univer- ment and education, Pallavi Patel College sity. Growing in areas of scholarship will of Health Care Science at Nova South- enable ADU to be well recognized not on- eastern University (NSU), a position she ly for stellar education, but also research held for six years. Until last year, she also contributions,” she says. served as the University’s Occupational With ADU’s focus on Christ-centered Therapy Department chair, as well as a education, its provost must be sure to al- professor for several years. so maintain a strong spiritual connection Provosts ensure the excellence of ac- in the academic processes. Sharing about ademic programming in a university. As her own experiences attending several Ad- ADU’s provost, Dunbar emphasizes the ventist institutions from elementary school importance of providing the necessary Sandra Dunbar, D.P.A., OTR/L, FAO- to college, Dunbar says, “I understand the TA, ADU’s new provost, started July 2, support that students will need for their 2018. value of this type of education and train- academic experience. She also describes ing, and fully embrace the opportunities a “keen ability to recognize the gaps and that are provided in these contexts.” provide strategies for overall improve- ADU’s faith-based mission was a major ments” as a skill that is “an integral part” lected three to bring to campus. All levels incentive in drawing Dunbar’s interest to of a provost’s role. of the organization engaged in evaluating, joining the campus. She says, “I appreciate Dunbar holds a doctor of public ad- interviewing, and providing feedback to that I can be part of an environment that ministration (D.P.A.) degree from Nova Hernandez, which contributed to his final understands how critical it is for young Southeastern University, an M.A. in occu- decision to name Dunbar as his new pro- people to have a relationship with Christ. pational therapy from New York Universi- vost on February 23, 2018. I look forward to joining a campus where ty, and a B.S. in occupational therapy from “Deeply rooted in the Adventist faith, faith may be easily expressed in any en- Loma Linda University. One of her major Dr. Dunbar brings deep passion and com- counter. This provost opportunity also pro- career accomplishments has been the de- mitment to the mission of Christian higher vides an avenue to not only apply current velopment of the Center for Academic and education. She is a recognized leader in leadership, management, and academic Professional Development at NSU, which her field, whose scholarly and education- skills, but to build and expand on them.” offers a compilation of courses and other al track record, as well as leadership in a ADU is blessed to have a leader with support systems for faculty and staff to clinical professional program, will contrib- Dunbar’s combination of faith, academic further develop their skills. In addition, she ute significantly to the development of our leadership experience, and passion join has authored three textbooks, and has sev- campus and the overall academic vision of its campus. The students who are training eral journal publications. AHS/FH,” Hernández said. “We had three to become skilled professionals who live The selection of Dunbar was a Univer- outstanding candidates. All of them could healing values of Christ, will benefit from sity-wide effort that started with a list of have served us well. Yet, Dr. Dunbar had her vision and commitment. candidates provided by a consulting firm. all the experience, competencies, and per-

Hernandez conducted interviews with five sonal qualities that received the greatest BY lisa marie esser of the most qualified individuals, and se- support from our campus, and most impor-

32 SOUTHERN TIDINGS | July 2018 southernadventistuniversitynews

Southern Scholar Accepts Grand Opportunity

aniel Capo, junior outdoor lead- said. “If I’m going to be an outdoor leader ership and history double major like I want to be, it just seems like a no Dat Southern Adventist University, brainer.” was offered one of 15 invitations nation- Mark Peach, Ph.D., history professor wide to study in a less-than-conventional and director of the Southern Scholars pro- classroom this fall: the Grand Canyon. gram, hopes that Capo and other students This exclusive, semester-long program in the future will use this experience to for honors students, titled “Boundaries broaden their academic scope. and Borders: Limitless Exploration of “I see my job as locating enrichment op- Environment, People, and Place,” is a portunities and then helping students to ap- Southern student Daniel Capo will collaboration between the National Park spend three months studying in the ply,” Peach said. “Daniel is perfect for this. Service, Northern Arizona University, and Grand Canyon. When he returns to Southern and shares his the National Collegiate Honors Council. It story, he might get other students to think, explores the landscape, cultures, and pol- ‘Yeah, this is kind of out of my comfort itics of the greater Grand Canyon region. cally accepted the opportunity. zone, but I can still do this.’”

Capo, a member of Southern Scholars, “How can I pass up studying in the BY Tierra Hayes Southern’s honors program, enthusiasti- Grand Canyon for three months?” he Southern Hosts Grammy-Winning Conductor and short organ recital, a lecture on Johannes contributions to the world of classical music, Brahms’ “A German Requiem” (along with his extensive service to the public, and his a screening of Blomstedt’s performance of outstanding talent as a conductor. this work with the Danish National Sym- In constant demand as a guest conductor, phony), and a panel discussion. Blomstedt has led many of the world’s great- Judy Glass, professor in Southern’s est orchestras, including the Vienna Philhar- School of Music and a personal friend of monic. A devout Seventh-day Adventist, he Blomstedt’s, explained that he accepted the does not rehearse on Friday nights or Sat- invitation to Southern in hopes that his tal- urdays. Blomstedt does, however, conduct ents would spiritually and musically influ- concerts, since he considers actual perfor- ence the students. mances to be an expression of his religious “It’s important to see someone at the top devotion rather than work. of his field who is so humble and willing to Blomstedt’s numerous distinctions in- Students, faculty, and community help students,” she said. “He is very person- clude membership in the Royal Musical members benefited from Herbert able; he has no ego and his center of focus is Academy of Stockholm, of which Beetho- Blomstedt’s visit to Southern. completely on God.” ven was a member, and several honorary During Blomstedt’s visit, Robert Young, doctorates. In 1992, he was awarded Co- erbert Blomstedt, conductor laure- Ph.D., senior vice president for academ- lumbia University’s Ditson Award for dis- ate of the San Francisco Symphony, ic administration, presented him with the tinguished service to American music. Hspent three days at Southern this Southern Adventist University Award for spring as a guest of the Eugene A. Anderson Outstanding Service and Scholarship. This by Staff Report Organ Series. Events included a hymn sing honor recognizes Blomstedt’s distinguished

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Entrenamiento Laico

l departamento hispano de Southern Union Conference (Unión del Sur) llevó a cabo Euna caravana de entrenamiento a cargo del pastor Alejandro Bullón, titulada “Jesús, tu Única Solución.” Además de los seminarios de Bullón, se entregó una mochila con diversos materiales, suficientes para trabajar con 5 personas. Entre ellos, dos Biblias, tres El Camino a Cristo en español, dos El Camino a Cristo en Inglés, tres Pastor Bullón conduciendo un seminario en Fayeteville, Carolina del Norte estudios bíblicos Jesús es Todo, dos estudios La Fe de Jesús, un Conflicto de los Siglos, un Todo Pensacola en Florida. Nashville, Tennessee, resultados los producirá el Espíritu Santo de Miembro Involucrado, un set de 4 DVDs de Morganton y Fayeteville en Carolina del acuerdo a la promesa de Jesús: estudios bíblicos por el Pr. Bullón, y ocho CDs de Norte, y Summerville en Carolina del Sur. “Y yo, si fuere levantado de la tierra, audio sobre la vida de Rut. Con estos materiales se El resultado de este programa fue un grupo a todos atraeré a mí mismo.” Juan 12:32 trabajará por 5 meses con las personas interesadas de 1487 personas que se comprometieron VRV para luego invitarlas a la Caravana de Cosecha en a orar y trabajar por 5 personas usando el mes de agosto. el método de Jesús de interesarse por las Suyapa Vanegas, asistente Se recorrieron las ciudades de Lakeworth, administrativa del departamento necesidades cotidianas de la gente, ganar su hispano de la unión Port St. Lucie, Melbourne, Gainesville y confianza, y brindarles el amor de Dios. Los floridanoticias El Amor De Jesús En Una Orquídea osita, miembro de la compañía continuar. Pronto recibió un descuento aún hispana Sorrento, en Florida, se mayor: ahora pagaría 2 dólares por planta. Rencontraba sin poder dormir una Con cada orquídea regala una revista noche tratando de descubrir la razón por la Centinela. Luego de hablar de temas de cual no se atraía más personas hacia Cristo. interés de la persona a quien está visitando, Hace 10 años que se unió a la iglesia y no antes de retirarse le pregunta si tiene algún veía un crecimiento significativo en su motivo de oración. Muchas veces recibe la vida de misión. Se sentía estática, y tanta Rosita (izquierda) entregando una respuesta: “llegaste en el momento justo.” inactividad le estaba resultando incómoda. orquídea a una conocida En muy pocas ocasiones la gente se niega Hundida en estos pensamientos recordó el la realidad al pensar en el costo de las flores. a orar. En la actualidad está orando por más consejo que tantas veces había escuchado Si bien no era un pensamiento muy feliz, de 60 personas. Si lo ve prudente, lee un en la iglesia, de adoptar el método que no perdió su entusiasmo. Se dio cuenta de pasaje bíblico. Ya lleva regaladas más de 160 Jesús utilizaba para atraer almas al Reino que yendo a comer algo a un restaurante o orquídeas. Al relatar su experiencia, Rocita de los Cielos. Es muy sencillo: brindando en cualquier actividad intrascendente, ella dijo: “Esta actividad es tan gratificante que un amor e interés sinceros por quienes lo gastaba un mínimo de 30 dólares. Por el no puedo parar.” rodeaban. Rosita Sintió que que el Espíritu contrario, este plan que estaba organizando La iglesia se contagió del entusiasmo de de Dios estaba trabajando en su mente esa tenía una meta de salvación. Fue así como Rosita, y son varios los que participan de la noche. Entre vueltas y vueltas en su cama, a las 7:00 de la mañana llamó a una señora actividad. Es asombroso notar cómo a quien pensó: “¿por qué no acercarme a la gente de la iglesia que trabaja en un negocio que desea compartir con otros el amor de Cristo, regalando flores? Si voy con un panfleto se especializa en la venta de orquídeas. él le da los medios para hacerlo y lo bendice no me abrirán la puerta, pero las flores van Inmediatamente consiguió un 50 por ciento con paz y gozo.

a tener otra reacción.” Comenzó a hacer de descuento. Compró algunas plantas a Nibia mayer, miembro de la compañía una lista de conocidos concentrándose 6.00 dólares y comenzó a regalarlas. Para hispana sorrento y esposa de jorge especialmente en mujeres, y el número llegó su alegría la mayoría de las personas la mayer, director del departamento hispano de la unión del sur a 30. Inmediatamente su sueño se chocó con invitaban a regresar. Esto la entusiasmó a

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Fayeteville, un Distrito Ocupado

Clínica de Salud AMÉN, un de la iglesia de Fayeteville, nació en octubre del Servicio a la Comunidad año 2013. Al conocer a Cristo, Marylin abrazó El viernes 13 y domingo 15 de abril, en las con ternura el llamado del Espíritu Santo y sintió instalaciones de Crown Coliseum de Fayetteville el deseo ferviente de abrir las puertas de su hogar Carolina del Norte, más de 22 miembros de la para transformarlo en una agencia ganadora de iglesia de Fayetteville y Abney Chapel liderados almas para compartir con otros la paz y el gozo por Marilyn Nater y Elba Fuster, participaron La clínica de Grupo reunido un que ella experimenta gracias a Cristo. sumando esfuerzos en la tarea médica gratuita salud AMÉN en sábado de tarde para Cada sábado por la tarde entre diez y doce pleno funciona- estudiar la Biblia en de AMÉN (Adventist Medical Evangelistic miento la casa de Marylin personas se reúnen para estudiar las Sagradas Network). Esta entidad atiende necesidades de Escrituras sentados alrededor de su mesa. salud de personas carentes de seguro médico, y la agradecidos por haber podido recibir una Este trabajo lo ha hecho durante cinco años, membrecía se unió en la tarea. Entre profesionales atención médica a la que no podrían haber abarcando desde el libro de Génesis hasta el y voluntarios, hubo 330 personas colaborando en accedido de otra manera. Muchos expresaron su Apocalipsis y usando como lecturas de apoyo este emprendimiento. Se ofrecieron evaluaciones gratitud con lágrimas y los miembros de iglesia entre otras, la serie “La fe de Jesús” para los médicas, servicios dentales (rellenos, extracciones que participaron se vieron aespiritualmente estudios proféticos de Daniel y Apocalipsis. y limpiezas) con dentistas, higienistas y asistentes beneficiados con la experiencia de servicio. Marylin ha tenido la bendición de ver a un dentales, servicios de oftalmología en los que Agencia Ganadora de Almas gran número de estudiantes participar de la se otorgaban anteojos sin costo a quienes los Definir el significado de los grupos ceremonia de graduación y dar testimonio del necesitaban, mamografías, masajes terapeúticos, pequeños es fácil: Son diminutas mechas cambio producido en sus vidas. Hasta la fecha exámenes de colesterol y diabetes, y servicios de encendidas cuya finalidad es alumbrar y 30 personas han venido a los pies del Salvador consejería y oración. Se llevaron a cabo alrededor señalar el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida, y Jesucristo gracias a esta amorosa tarea, y el de 1500 tratamientos, cuya suma asciende a un así esparcir el precioso evangelio que tiene grupo continúa trabajando. Ella tiene la certeza valor de medio millón de dólares. poder de cambiar y tonificar vidas vacías. de que Dios no cesará de bendecir a esta Fue grato tener la oportunidad de reflejar Lo que a veces es complicado, es mantener agencia ganadora de almas.

a través de este servicio el inmenso amor y sostener al grupo a lo largo del tiempo. Elías sandoval, pastor del distrito del Salvador Jesucristo y ver corazones El grupo pequeño conducido por Marylin Nater

georigacumberlandnoticias Trabajando Por Las Madres Solteras De La Comunidad on los recuerdos de su niñez como hija de sus mamás. Este es el segundo año que se lleva a bendiciones que Dios derrama sobre las familias de madre soltera, Nohora Bryan de la iglesia cabo esta actividad. En el grupo hay una madre la iglesia, con tantas personas sedientas de afecto. CPrimera de Atlanta, participó activamente cuyo esposo fue deportado a Méjico y está pasando en la organización de un programa especial para gran necesidad. Para ella se preparó una canasta con este sector de la comunidad, concentrándose en alimentos, que fue de bendición en este momento aquellas cuyos hijos son pequeños y no tienen a difícil. Pronto se le hará llegar una segunda canasta. alguien que celebre el día de la madres en su honor. En el mes de junio, para el día del padre, se Se organizó una recepción a la que asistieron preparó comida para aquellas personas que se varias madres con sus hijitos. Mientras ellas encuentran en la calle buscando trabajo. Muchos de Nohora Bryan (5ta desde la derecha) confraternizaban y disfrutaban de un refrigerio y ellos son padres de familia, y también están pasando con grupo de madres homenajeadas y una meditación a cargo de César Tavárez, Consuelo necesidad. Lo mismo se hizo el 25 de diciembre, colaboradoras

Santibáñez trabajaba con los niños haciendo tarjetas al repartir 150 tamales calientes. En la hermandad Mariel Lombardi, editora y unas pequeñas macetas con flores para regalar a existe un profundo deseo de compartir algo de las

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Banquero Italiano y Familia Bautizados en Tennessee

iorgio Chiesa es hijo de una familia italiana influyente. Fue bautizado Gen la catedral de San Pablo en el Vaticano, en una ceremonia ecuménica a cargo del papa Pablo VI y un líder musulmán. Todavía recuerda cuando en su niñez, Karol Wojtyla (Juan Pablo II) visitaba a su madre en su casa. A la edad de 12 años, comenzó a asistir a una escuela católica. En su primera clase de religión le preguntó al sacerdote profesor: ¿Cómo se puede demostrar la existencia de Dios? La respuesta que obtuvo fue: “Este tema no se cuestiona, se cree por fe.” Seguidamente fue invitado a salir de la clase. Cuando el director relató al padre el De izquierda a derecha, Alejandra, Roger Hernández, Giorgio, Joel Barrios en la incidente y le hizo notar la incredulidad de ceremonia de bautismo Giorgio y sus cuestionamientos, éste contestó: “Si mi hijo no puede hacer preguntas en su videos de un pastor adventista de una iglesia estaba desilusionada. Pocos días más tarde, clase de religión, entonces no asistirá más hispana en Collegedale, Tennessee, y así Barrios llamó a Giorgio para invitarlos a una a ella.” Poco a poco Giorgio se convirtió hicieron. La religión poco a poco comenzó campaña de evangelismo que se llevaría a en agnóstico. Creció yendo a las mejores a tener sentido para Giorgio. Luego de cabo en Tennessee. La Providencia hizo que escuelas y universidades de Europa. Allí tres años la familia debió trasladarse a las la fecha del encuentro coincidiera con la del estudió leyes y comercio internacional, Bahamas. Allí comenzaron a mirar el servicio viaje a Canadá que habían tenido que cancelar, siempre pensando que la religión era una de culto que la iglesia Hispano Americana así que la familia viajó a Tennessee. Todos invención humana y Dios algo irreal. En 1999 que Collegedale ofrece semanalmente. Lo fueron impresionados con los temas prácticos mientras viajaba por negocios, conoció a su hicieron durante un largo tiempo, hasta que Roger Hernandez, director ministerial esposa en España. Alejandra proviene de una que un día decidieron llamar a Joel Barrios, de la Unión del Sur, presentó esa semana.El familia adventista de Colombia, pero había pastor de la iglesia, para invitarlo a venir a las hijo de 12 años, quien siempre se quejaba dejado la iglesia luego de una crisis familiar Bahamas y hospedarse en su casa. Allí él les por tener que ir a la iglesia con su madre, y se había mudado a España para vivir con impartió estudios que había compartido en el estaba entusiasmado con los nuevos amigos su hermano. Luego de salir por algún tiempo, pasado con personas agnósticas y ateas. Fue que hizo allí. En el transcurso de esa semana, Alejandra y Giorgio se casaron y se mudaron una experiencia milagrosa. Cuando Barrios Giorgio tomó la decisión de ser bautizado y a Londres en donde ella comenzó a asistir a regresó a los Estados Unidos, la familia no ese viernes, Alejandra decidió rebautizarse. la iglesia adventista local. Giorgio la llevaba, solo estaba feliz, sino también espiritualmente Giorgio y Alejandra son los primeros pero no participaba de la actividad ya que “la unida. A pesar de la distancia continuaron los miembros on-line de la iglesia Hispano iglesia no era para mí”- dijo. Luego de ocho estudios bíblicos vía Skype. En diciembre Americana de Collegedale. Ellos pidieron que años de vivir en Londres y de haber tenido fueron a Colombia para las fiestas de fin de su membresía se registrase en Tennessee. Es dos hijos, se mudaron a Suiza. Allí Alejandra año con planes de ir a esquiar a Canadá en asombroso ver la forma en que Dios trabaja conoció una mujer adventista proveniente de febrero. Estando en Colombia, compraron el plantando semillas mediante amigos e incluso Argentina, y se convirtieron en muy buenas equipo de esquí y lo enviaron a las Bahamas la pérdida material de un equipo de esquí. amigas. Cuatro años más tarde el trabajo los por courier, pero este fue robado en el Giorgio y su familia están felices con la nueva llevó a vivir en Buenos Aires, Argentina. trayecto. No obstante, decidieron comprar un fe en Dios que descubrieron, y su membresía Mientras vivían allí, la querida hermana equipo nuevo e ir de todos modos a esquiar virtual con la familia de Dios en esta tierra de Giorgio falleció de un cáncer agresivo. a Canadá. Al iniciar su viaje de regreso a las Giorgio y Alejandra se sintieron devastados. Bahamas, Giorgio se cayó en el aeropuerto joel barrios, pastor de la iglesia En esos momentos de luto, la amiga argentina de Colombia quebrando su brazo, lo cual hispano-americana de collegedale, tennessee de Alejandra les recomendó que miraran los impidió que fuesen a esquiar. La familia

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Primera Certificación de Ancianos 2018

ás de 150 ancianos se dieron cita Dios. El pastor Bernardo Rodríguez hizo para una reunión de capacitación un excelente trabajo como instructor, y Morganizada por el departamento se percibió un espíritu entusiasta y de hispano de la asociación. La idea es que servicio. se comprenda más las implicancias y responsabilidades de esta función, y la CARLOS PINTO, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Bernardo Rodríquez impartiendo un seminario importancia de una relación estrecha con Magno Campamento de Conquistadores n Paradise Ranch ubicado en Springfield, Tennessee, más de 178 Econquistadores participaron de un hermoso fin de semana desde el 29 de marzo hasta el 1 de abril. Asidos de la mano de Jesús marcharon cada día bajo el lema 4 EVER. El pastor Greg Taylor, director del departamento de jóvenes, fue el orador invitado. Cabe destacar la valiosa dirección del pastor Sergio Monterroso y la eficiente colaboración de los consejeros y pastores locales.

armando de león, director del departamento hispano Vista del grupo de asistentes southatlanticnoticias Autoservicio De Oración l sábado 17 de marzo los jóvenes de la iglesia de Carrolton, Georgia, organizaron Elo que llamaron un autoservicio de oración. Mediante el uso de carteles ofrecían orar por los transeúntes que sintieran la necesidad de buscar la ayuda de Dios. Choferes que pasaban por el lugar, agentes de policía y todo tipo de público se acercaban a recibir la bendición y paz de Dios. Se entregó literatura y como resultado se hicieron buenos contactos en la comunidad. Al finalizar esta actividad, el grupo se dirigió a un parque aledaño para ofrecer su ayuda recogiendo la basura que se había juntado ese día. Fue encomiable el apoyo de Guadalupe Hernández, el pastor Uribe, y la junta de iglesia.

Efraín Poloche, director del departamento hispano Orando con oficiales de la policía Ofreciendo oración

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Hasta El Regreso De Jesús on profundo dolor, el viernes 27 del pecador. de abril se recibió la noticia de la El servicio de memoria del pastor Caban se Crepentina muerte del pastor Andrew realizó el miércoles 2 de mayo en la iglesia Caban. Caban trabajó en la asociación de Dalton donde el pastor Jorge Quintiana Georgia-Cumberland durante algunos hijo presentó un mensaje inspirador para los años y luego fue llamado para hacerlo asistentes que colmaron por completo las en la asociación South Atlantic donde se instalaciones. encontraba prestando servicio hasta ser Su hijo se recibió de Licenciado en Teología llevado al descanso. Antes de que su salud el pasado 6 de mayo y tendrá el privilegio de se agravase, atendía 5 congregaciones en continuar la obra pastoral que su padre no Calhoun, Dalton, Adairsville, Cartersville y pudo terminar. El martes 8 de mayo el pastor Rome. Las tres últimas semanas las dedicó a Jorge Mayer y quien escribe, fuimos a visitar dar instrucción sobre temas familiares. Entre a la viuda Mariani y a su hijo Andrew, quienes estos temas, le pareció importante explicar la expresaron la esperanza de re encontrarse con doctrina de la justificación por la fe y como su esposo y padre muy pronto cuando Cristo resultado, dos jóvenes decidieron bautizarse vuelva por segunda vez a esta tierra a terminar al lograr entender el plan de amor de Cristo con el dolor y la muerte. por el hombre al regalarle su vida y muerte efraín poloche, director del Pastor Andrés Caban para ser usadas en beneficio de la salvación departamento hispano Trabajando Por Los Más Jóvenes Nuevo Club de Conquistadores en Carrolton: El 10 de marzo en un evento gozoso e históri- co para la iglesia de Carrolton Georgia, se inauguró el nuevo Club de Conquistadores. Los clubes de las iglesias de Chamblee, Douglasville y Marietta estuvieron presentes mostrando su apoyo. La directora Rosario Álvarez tuvo a cargo la organización del Club de Conquistadores de Carrolton programa y vio sus esfuerzos coronados en la sonrisa de cada jovencito que recibía su pañuelo amarillo para lucirlo con orgullo. La presentación del tema estuvo a cargo del pas- tor Newlove e inspiró a cada conquistador a ser fiel a Dios y ser luz ante otros jovencitos que necesitan concocer a Jesús.El pastor de la iglesia Ismael Uribe está a disposición de los líderes brindando su consejo y apoyo in- Exhibición de marchas en Smithfield Pastor Newlove (extremo izquierdo) condicionales. y pastor Uribe (extremo derecho) con Exhibición de Marchas: Guías Mayores y amigos El 15 de Abril en Smithfield, Carolina del Norte, se realizó una exhibición de marchas en Ceremonia de Investidura de por la asociación, y 4 jóvenes de iglesias la que participaron 6 clubes de conquistadores: Guías Mayores: hispanas recibieron la investidura junto Nissi Adonai, Adoram,Clinton Eagles, En la iglesia de Westend, Atlanta, el a muchos otros jovencitos y líderes del Hannel, Salem, Sentinnels. Allí se animó a los 17 de marzo del 2018 se llevó a cabo territorio de South Atlantic. asistentes a asistir al camporee del 25 al 27 de una ceremonia de investidura de Guías EFRAín POLOCHE director del mayo en Nosoca Pines, Carolina del Sur. Mayores. La misma estuvo organizada departamento hispano

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Bautismos

Pastor Newlove con dos de las personas bautizadas como Personas bautizadas en Candidatos de Newberry Bautismo en Marietta resultado de la clase de visitas Raleigh

Resultado de la Clase de Visitas Katherine y Mario se unieron a la iglesia los ancianos de la iglesia, el pastor Newlove de la Escuela Sabática por medio del bautismo deseosos de bautizó a dos personas el sábado 5 de mayo Los departamentos misioneros de varias alistarse para la segunda venida de Jesús. Iglesia de Calhoun: iglesias de la zona de Georgia, pudieron ver con La ceremonia estuvo a cargo del pastor El pastor José Reyes tuvo el privilegio alegría los resultados del buen trabajo de los de la iglesia, Luis Espinosa. de bautizar a 4 personas que se unieron a maestros de escuela sabática, específicamente Iglesia de Newberry, Carolina la familia de Dios el día 3 de marzo. en la clase de visitas. De acuerdo a informes del Sur: Compañía de Lawrenceville, de pastor Newlove, el 28 de abril las iglesias El pastor Abraham Acosta tuvo la alegría Georgia: de Roswell, Chamblee y Marietta se dieron de bautizar 5 almas el 5 de mayo, luego de Al finalizar una semana de evangelismo cita en el rio Chattahooche para ser testigos de una campaña evangélica organizada por laico a cargo de Javier Mendoza, se bautismos de varias personas que asisten los los miembros de iglesia, cuyo orador fue el llevaron a cabo 2 bautismos para honra sábados a estas clases. pastor Jonás Vaca de la asociación Potomac. y gloria de Dios Iglesia de Raleigh Getsemaní, Iglesia de Marietta, Georgia: Carolina del Norte: EFRAín poloche, director del Luego de un minucioso trabajo de departamento hispano El 31 de marzo, Elizabeth, Lesli, visitación y estudios bíblicos ofrecidos por southcentralnoticias Emmanuel Crece Vertiginosamente

n grupo de miembros de la iglesia trabajando y un notable entusiasmo por la JORGE MAYER, DIRECTOR DEL DEPARTAMENTO Aliento de Vida, en el distrito de ganancia de almas HISPANO DE LA UNIÓN DEL SUR UMemphis Tennessee, decidieron trabajar en el área a los efectos de formar un grupo satélite. Así nació la Iglesia Hispana Emmanuel. Se caracterizan por trabajar armoniosamente y promover un crecimiento vertiginoso. Su visión de la misión es consistente, y se ven los resultados del Espíritu Santo en su amor y trabajo por las almas. Bajo el liderazgo del pastor del distrito Juan Rymer, ya se han ganado 7 personas para el evangelio de salvación. Esto ha promovido un crecimiento espiritual importante en quienes están Grupo de miembros de Emmanuel

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Dothan-Enterprise, Totalmente Involucrada l 16 de diciembre pasado, la iglesia estudios bíblicos la pareja decidió casarse, y de Dothan-Enterprise dio inicio al luego bautizarse junto a su familia Eplan “Dothan-Enterprise total- Eladio Pérez, un ex pastor de una iglesia mente involucrada: grupos pequeños, es- pentecostal en Filadelfia, se mudó hace un tudios bíblicos, servicios comunitarios, tiempo a la ciudad de Enterprise. Su novia, confraternidad cristiana.” La idea es tra- Leída Delgado, había sido invitada a ir a la bajar en este plan durante el año 2018 en iglesia. Juntos empezaron a asistir y al cabo la ciudad de Enterprise, Alabama. Con de algunos meses de hacerlo y de haberse este fin, se dividieron en cuatro grupos empapado con el mensaje de salvación, pequeños distribuidos por comunidades Grupo de candidatos de bautismo se casaron y entregaron sus vidas a Dios en casas de familia. El propósito es man- demostrándolo a través del bautismo. tener a los miembros de la iglesia mo- y YouTube para poner los mensajes divinos Al finalizar la primera etapa de este tivados en el estudio y predicación de la al alcance de los que no pueden todavía emprendimiento que tuvo una duración de Biblia, tratando de a su vez motivar a los asistir a la iglesia. 4 meses, se organizó la campaña titulada vecinos de la comunidad a formar parte Jesús dijo que si Él fuera levantado, es Un Nuevo Amanecer de Esperanza para de la familia de Dios en esta tierra. decir, si hacemos conocer su amor por medio tu Vida.” Como resultado, 9 personas Tanto la escuela sabática como los cultos de nuestras obras, Él a todos atraería a Sí, y descendieron a las aguas bautismales.El divinos, las sociedades de jóvenes, etc., están cumple su promesa. El porcentaje de visitas Espíritu Santo continúa actuando en la iglesia organizados y dirigidos por estos grupos. que llegan a adorar al templo cada sábado de Dothan-Enterprise. Ya se lanzó la segunda Todos se involucraron y colaboran unos con aumentó en un 150%. etapa de este proyecto, con el anhelo de ser otros. Se hizo una cadena sólida de ayuda. Entre los felices resultados de este una bendición para la comunidad hispana Cada vez que se sabe acerca de la necesidad emprendimiento de salvación, se puede de Enterprise y que las vidas de las personas de una familia, se trabaja rápidamente relatar lo sucedido con la familia de José puedan ser transformadas a través de su para suplirla. De esta forma, cada sábado y Juanita Reyes. Ellos vieron la página de Palabra. se respira un ambiente de familiaridad y Facebook de la iglesia y decidieron asistir confraternización. un sábado por la mañana. Allí se los invitó Rammy Robles Guerrero, pastor de Dothan-Enterprise, Auburn-Opelika y Aprovechando la tecnología mediática, la a formar parte de un grupo pequeño, y lo Panama city iglesia activó las redes sociales de Facebook hicieron con alegría. Después de recibir

southeasternlnoticias Festivales de Grupos Pequeños en Fort Myers y Los Peregrinos os grupos pequeños es un método que ha Todos salieron animados a continuar con esta crecido mucho entre las congregaciones hermosa tarea de salvación. Por otro lado, en Lhispanas de la asociación en los últimos el festival de la iglesia Los Peregrinos, 22 años. A los efectos de compartir testimonios, hogares decidieron abrir sus puertas para la congregación de Fort Myers llevó a cabo llevar a cabo esta actividad. un festival de grupos pequeños. Se pasó Grupo de personas que desean abrir un momento espiritual de alegría al ver los ROger álvarez, director del departamento hispano las puertas de su casa para grupos resultados de este trabajo en la congregación. pequeños

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Iglesia Renacer. Trabajando De Acuerdo A Los Talentos Recibidos

de acuerdo a las diferentes formas en las que pertenecieron al redil y se han apartado, otros los miembros desean trabajar para Dios y los enviando cartas, e-mails, manteniendo el sitio diferentes talentos de cada uno. web y colaborando con el programa radial. El grupo de Avanzada Literatura, está Por último, un grupo organiza almuerzos de formado por los que van de puerta en confraternización que se llevan a cabo al aire puerta distribuyendo publicaciones. Otro libre bajo un techo en el predio de la iglesia. grupo de miembros está dispuesto a dar Con este método, toda la iglesia colabora ya Almuerzos organizados en el exterior estudios bíblicos. Un equipo se encarga de que nadie se siente obligado a hacer algo que de la iglesia visitar enfermos, un cuarto equipo de visitar está fuera del rango de sus habilidades, y el cárceles. Para este último se dictó un curso de espíritu que se respira es de confraternidad a iglesia naciente West Palm Beach capellanía. Otro grupo lleva a cabo cadenas y trabajo. Renacer, está experimentando un de oración, algunos miembros se encargan de crecimiento poderoso. La hermandad llevar alimentos cuando se necesitan, otros Roger álvarez, director del L departamento hispano se organizó en grupos o equipos misioneros miembros trabajan por aquellos que una vez Fort Myers, Camino A Ser Organizado Como Compañía ort Myers es un grupo en vías de ser personas se han bautizado en la primera parte organizado como compañía. El líder del año gracias a este trabajo dedicado. Para la Fes Jobnel Tineo, joven pastor laico, campaña de evangelismo que se llevará a cabo quien trabaja bajo la supervisión del pastor de en un futuro cercano, se ha creado un grupo distrito Daniel Olaciregui. Esta congregación que organiza entretenimientos para niños y está activa en el esparcimiento del mensaje aorendizaje de manualidades. Esto atrae a Actividades organizadas para los niños de salvación. Se han organizado grupos padres y madres de la comunidad En estas de la comunidad de estudio del curso La Fe de Jesús, y al reuniones se trata de entablar vínculos con terminar cada uno de ellos se lleva a cabo una ellos, saber de sus necesidades, e invitarlos roger álvarez, director del importante ceremonia de graduación. Siete para la campaña una vez que esta tenga lugar. departamento hispano Bautismos Lake Buena Vista: Con profunda alegría la iglesia de Lake Bue- na Vista recibió a 5 miembros nuevos que tomaron la decisión de bautismo al finalizar la campaña dirigida por el pastor Walkir. Tampa Bay: El sábado 2 de febrero, 8 personas de las 10 que se graduaron del curso La Fe de Jesús, decidieron seguir a Cristo demostrándolo por medio del bautismo Roger álvarez, director del Candidatos de bautismo en Lake Candidatos de bautismo en Tampa Bay departamento hispano Buena Vista

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Cost: $250 (nonrefund- Health Rallies with EW Demspey Florida Florida able but can be transferred to another Aug. 4, 2-5 pm. Rome Church, GA. person). Details/registration: floridacon- Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m. Pillars of Faith Mission Complete calendar online – flor- ference.com/events/varsity-ultimate-ad- Group, Ellenwood, GA. idaconference.com/events venture. Registration deadline: June 26. Aug. 18, 2-5 p.m. Hixson Church, TN. A Better Choice / Florida Ad- Young Professionals’ Gath- Southern Deaf Camp Meeting – ventist Book Center – Altamonte ering – July 20-21. Spring Meadows Aug. 8-12. Theme: The High Price for Springs: 407-644-4255. High Springs: Church, 5783 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Freedom with speaker Douglas Silva. 386-454-7956. Shop online: floridacon- Sanford. “What’s Your Story” is a gath- For more information, contact Pastor ference.com/abc or order by e-mail: ering for post-college young profession- Jeffrey Jordan, 423-244-0544 or jw- [email protected] als (ideal age 22-35), whether you have [email protected]. Cohutta Springs Florida Adventist Bookmobile a story to tell, just starting your story, Conference Center, Crandall, GA. Schedule – Avoid shipping costs by or do not yet have a story to tell. Guest S’MORE Camp: Single Moms of placing an ABC order to be delivered to a performers including comedian Andrew Real Excellence – Aug. 11-12. A scheduled location. Orders must be made Stanley and contemporary Christian family weekend for single moms and by phone or e-mail before 5:30 p.m. on musician Jonny Diaz. Cost: free. Regis- their families. Contact Donna Cran- the Thursday before a scheduled Sunday tration: floridaconference.com/events/ dall, [email protected] Cohutta delivery and before noon on the Monday young-professionals-gathering Springs Youth Camp, Crandall, GA. before a scheduled Tuesday delivery. Pathfinder/Adventurer Lead- Hispanic Men’s Retreat – Aug. 16-19. La- July 1. Inverness, Tampa First, Brandon, ership Convention – July 27-29. Mi- guna Beach Christian Retreat, Panama West Coast Christian Academy in Braden- ami DoubleTree (Hilton Airport Hotel), City Beach, FL. ton, Sarasota, North Port, Port Charlotte. 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. Cost: $129 if Pathfinder Leadership Conven- July 8. Palm Coast, Palatka, St. Augustine, registered by March 29, $149 afterward tion – Aug. 17-19. Speaker: Ron White- Orange Cover, Jacksonville First, Jackson- or $169 on site. Includes all meals. Ac- head. Cohutta Springs Conference ville Southpoint. (Southeastern Confer- commodation fee additional (reserved Center, Crandall, GA. ence: Jacksonville Ephesus.) directly with hotel). Details/registration: Young Adult Liaison Training – Aug. 17- July 15. Kendall, Miami Temple, Miami Springs, floridaconference.com/events/leader- 18. Cohutta Springs Youth Camp, Crandall, GA. Eden in Miami, Marantha in Miami Gardens. ship-convention-0 How to Conduct a Mental July 29. Daytona Beach, New Smyrna, Ti- Children’s Ministries Child Health Program – Aug. 18, 3-6 p.m. tusville, Cocoa, Fort Pierce. (Southeastern Evangelism Training – July 28. Atlanta Belvedere Church, Decatur, GA. Conference: Palm Bay.) 8:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m. Miami DoubleTree Letting It Go (Grief/Loss Week- Aug. 5. East Pasco in Zephyrhills, Brooks- (Hilton Airport Hotel), 711 NW 72nd end) – Aug. 24-26. Presenters David and ville, Homosassa, Spring Hill, New Port Ave., Miami. Partnering with the Path- Beverly Sedlacek, this weekend will look Richey, Clearwater, St. Petersburg. finder/Adventurer Leadership Conven- different for each person, it could be the Aug. 12. Lady Lake, North Lake, Ocala, tion for this one-day certification in death of a spouse, child, parent, or sib- Cross City, Perry, Tallahassee. child evangelism. You must attend all ling; the loss of a job, income, home, or Aug. 19. Midport, West Palm Beach First, seminars to receive a certificate. The health; a broken relationship or divorce. Pompano Beach, Margate, Ambassador schedule will match the seminar sched- No childcare provided. Cohutta Springs in Lauderdale Lakes, Sunrise. (Southeast- ule for the Leadership Convention. Dis- Conference Center, Crandall, GA. ern Conference: Port St. Lucie, West Palm counted rates at DoubleTree Hilton are Beach Ephesus.) available through July 13. Gulf StatesGulf States Aug. 26. Winter Haven, Avon Park, Arca- dia, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, GeorgiaGeorgi-Cumberlanda-CUmberland Prayer Summit – Aug. 17-19. Shocco Naples. Springs, Talladega, AL. www.gscsda. Sept. 9. Inverness, Tampa First, Brandon, Cohutta Springs Youth Camp – org/prayer-ministries. West Coast Christian Academy in Braden- July 15-22. Camps this week: Teen II, Wake- Dollars & $ense Financial Seminar – ton, Sarasota, North Port, Port Charlotte. board Camp II, WIT (wrangler in training), Sept. 22-23. Ft. Walton Beach Church. Sept. 16. Palm Coast, Palatka, St. Augus- and Rock Solid Teen II (16-18) Crandall, GA. www.gscsda.org/dollars.

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Camp Alamisco 50th Anniversary WEEKEND – Oct. 5, 6. Dakota Adven- the North American Division for training, Event – Oct. 5-7. www.campalamisco.org. tist Academy, 15905 Sheyenne Circle, networking, and spiritual renewal oppor- Bismarck, ND. Come and renew your tunities. Additional details for hotels and KentuckyKentuc-Tennesseeky-Tennessee friendships. Honor Classes: '44, '49, '54, more: www.adventistcommunicator.org. '59, '64, '69, '79, '89, '94, '99, '04, '09, WEIMAR INSTITUTE 40th HOMECOM- Pathfinder & Adventurer Lead- and '14. Details: 701-751-6177, x212, or ING – Nov. 2-4. We are celebrating 40 ership Weekend – Aug. 17-19. Indian visit our website at www.dakotaadven- years of God’s blessings at Weimar In- Creek Camp. tistacademy.org. stitute this year! If you attended acade- Executive Committee – Sept. 18. FLETCHER ACADEMY HOMECOMING my or pursued higher education here, Conference Office. WEEKEND – Oct. 5-7. FA Campus. Join please join us. Honor classes: ’83, ’88, us as we honor the class years ending ’93, ’98, 03’, ’08, ’13. For more informa- Ssouthernouthern A adventistdventis tU niversityUniversity in 3's and 8's. The Class of 1968 will be tion: 530-422-7964 or http://weimar. marking its 50th Reunion. Special in- edu/alumni/ Summer SALT Intensive – July 5-8. vitation to former Fletcher Academy THE OFFICE OF ADVENTIST MISSION Designed for busy people looking for choir members. Please update your at the General Conference announces intense evangelism training in a short contact information at agibbs@fletch- the 2018 film contest titled “My Story, period, Summer SALT covers the ba- eracademy.com, 828-209-6704. More My Mission.” Students around the world sics of personal and public evange- details at: www.fletcheracademy.com. are invited to creatively express, in one lism, the evangelism cycle, and tools SOCIETY OF ADVENTIST COMMU- minute or less, what mission means for outreach in your local church and NICATORS 2018 ANNUAL CONVEN- in their lives. The contest was official- community. Families are welcome for TION – Oct. 18-20. SAVE THE DATE ly launched in April at the Sonscreen this one-week intensive, coordinated in — Celebrating 29 Years of Communi- Film Festival in Columbia, MD. Young partnership with It Is Written. For more cation Excellence! “Purpose. Passion. filmmakers have four months to create information, visit southern.edu/salt. Partnership.” This year’s convention will their masterpiece. The winners will be SmartStart Begins – July 23. New be held at the North American Division announced in October at the Society of students at Southern can earn three Headquarters, 9705 Patuxent Woods Adventist Communicators Convention. credit hours free during the summer (a Dr., Columbia, MD. Join Seventh-day Details: Contact Kayla Ewert at 301- savings of more than $2,000). To learn Adventist communication professionals 680-6696 or by email [email protected] more, visit southern.edu/smartstart. and university students from all around ventist.org. Fall Classes Begin – Aug. 20. South- ern offers a variety of associate, bach- elor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, some of which can be earned entirely online. For more information, visit www. SUNSET southern.edu or call 1.800.SOUTHERN. Jul6 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 27 Aug 3 Aug 10 Atlanta, Ga 8:51 8:49 8:46 8:41 8:36 8:29 announcements Charleston, SC 8:31 8:29 8:26 8:21 8:16 8:09 Charlotte, NC 8:41 8:39 8:35 8:30 8:24 8:17 LAURELWOOD ADVENTIST ACADEMY – Collegedale, TN 8:58 8:56 8:52 8:48 8:42 8:35 Aug. 3-5. Members of the Class of 1968 Huntsville, AL 8:02 8:00 7:57 7:52 7:46 7:39 will meet at the Adobe Resort in Yachts, Jackson, MS Oregon, for a 50-year class reunion. 8:11 8:09 8:06 8:01 7:56 7:50 Louisville, KY Call and make your reservations now. 9:09 9:06 9:02 8:57 8:50 8:42 Reference Laurelwood Academy’s 50th Memphis, TN 8:17 8:15 8:12 8:07 8:01 7:54 Class Reunion. Questions? Call Jacquie Miami, FL 8:16 8:14 8:12 8:09 8:05 8:00 Jenkins Biloff at 605-295-0040 or Montgomery, AL 7:55 7:53 7:50 7:46 7:41 7:34 email at [email protected]. Nashville, TN 8:07 8:05 8:01 7:56 7:50 7:42 STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL CELE- Orlando, FL 8:26 8:25 8:22 8:19 8:14 8:09 BRATES 70th ANNIVERSARY – Sept. Tampa, FL 8:29 8:28 8:26 8:22 8:18 8:12 28, 29. All former students and former Wilmington, NC 8:26 8:24 8:21 8:16 8:11 8:04 staff are invited to attend the celebra- tion in Chattanooga, TN. Festivities will begin on Friday through Saturday eve- ning. Contact: 423-892-6013 or for fur- ther details, visit: sgsdaschool.org. PLAINVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY, SHEYENNE RIVER ACADEMY, and DA- KOTA ADVENTIST ACADEMY ALUMNI

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