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3 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 - lorifying God and Growing His People Spiritual Body is what the Freeport SDA church is al Building C Tabout. One of the best ways that we haul found to further those goals is small group: n January 1998 the Freeport Seventh-day ministry, using Kim Johnson's "Spiritual Bod] Adventist Church embarked on a mission to Building Lessons." In a Body Building group, I increase community among its members. The person is challenged to consider God's plans fo church leaders established two small groups whose His church by studying such vital issues as the purpose was to discover what Christ meant when priesthood of all believers, every member ministry He prayed that we would be one with Him. Using spiritual giftedness, growing as disciples of Christ the "Body Building" Lessons, written by Kim and love sharing to enlarge the kingdom. Johnson and distributed by the Ministerial As- Not only have the Body Building Lessons strength sociation of the General Conference, these two ened our understanding of ecclesiology, but the grout groups spent twenty-two weeks learning to process that is an integral part of the curriculum ha: love each other at a deeper level, finding their been a tremendous catalyst for developing deepe] spiritual gifts and ministries, and understanding personal relationships and commitments among the biblical vision for the "church." participants. By the end of the twenty-two weeks, many This material is not just another "program' members discovered heights of friendship and de- to run your church through, it is life changini grees of support that they had never experienced vision of what church can and should be. A: before. One group decided to remain together study- more people in the congregation experience ing about prayer and becoming an intercession group Body Building, it is a joy to see God glorifiec for the church; others are currently planning how to and to see such growth in His people. develop small groups within the remaining mem- Ken Baumgarten, pastor bers; others are making plans to start new Body Freeport SDA church, NNEC Building Groups; and still others organized a small women's group and are finding great support and love together. This was the fifth time working with a group Back to the Bible through the Body Building Lessons for my wife, Part of the evangelistic strategy this summer was tc Julee, and me and we have found the impact on engage the entire church in an intense Bible study us to be increasing every time. We believe that training program which would give everyone the the Holy Spirit is working to make the church opportunity to go out and conduct Bible studies in what it must be in these last days. Jesus said that the community. the way the world will know we are His disciples is Pastor Hospedales received an enthusiastic by the great love we have for each other. positive response from Howard Martin, a young 11.11\ 40 The only way that love happens is through prayer, Bible scholar graduate in theology, from through getting together and being vulnerable, and Andrews University. The assignment was tc through setting aside all that divides us. This is all lead the church in Bible studies each Sabbath driven by our wonderful Lord, who placed us in this afternoon at an assigned time. "church" in order to make us into something so It is evident that the Bible studies are having powerful, so Spirit-filled, so compelling, that lost a positive impact upon the church. After three people will be drawn to Him. months, two-thirds of the entire congregation has CO Dr. & Mrs. Jack Chaffin, members been returning to the church on Sabbath afternoons 0' Freeport SDA church to participate in Bible studies with joy and much

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4 :nthusiasm. In these days when there is a crisis for the first time! I am excited as I think of these ,ver scripture, member of the Huntington Discover Bible School students studying in the quiet :hurch have been making the study of God's of their own home and having new truths open up for vord a priority over all other programs. They their understanding." :ncourage one another to be punctual for Bible The Gardner church is committed to continuing ,tudies and to have their Bibles in hand for the this program so others may receive the free gift of ;essions. God's Love through the study of His word. Pastor Martin encourages them to get into the Sandra Boyd, communications secretary iabit of memorization and the color marking of Gardner SDA church, SNEC exts in their Bibles. A number of young people are )eginning to show interest in the Bible study ses- pi =I 114'1 ;ions, and are finding answers to some of their luestions. During the September Crusade the Bible studies :ontinued each evening. Four visitors who attended he meetings also enjoyed the Bible class sessions and made their decisions to accept Jesus Christ as heir Lord and Savior. Exciting things are happening at Huntington :hurch as a result of the commitment to the study II )f God's word! The Onondaga Bible study group meets at the Onondaga Joyce Hospedales, communication secretary Native American church. Huntington SDA church, GNYC Aglow with the A Free Gift for You Light from Above This year we were invited to accept a coordinator `I have a free gift for you," these words have been position among Native Americans in upstate New said many times throughout the city of Gardner as York. I was not sure what to expect, having never :he Gardner church members distribute Discover worked among Native Americans before. Upon ar- Bible School enrollment cards. riving, I was pleased to find a core group of believ- In January 1998, with the motto, "If Not Us, ers who, in some cases, knew their Bibles and Spirit Who? And If Not Now, When?" the Gardner church of Prophecy better than I did. Evangelism geared to voted to participate in the Discover Bible School relatives and friends has been the initial focus of program. Their efforts began after receiving the outreach producing fruit among the native people. starter kit and instructions from It Is Written. Success in this native district has come through Church members have been involved in many prayer and commitment to Bible studies. Using ti ways; filing responses, corresponding with students, Amazing Facts Study guides, small study groups mailing new lessons, and distributing enrollment have sprung up, drawing many inquisitive truth cards door to door with the greeting "I have a free seekers. With the short, colorful pamphlet approach, gift for you." Other members have placed boxes of people found studying the gospel to be fun and cards in offices, convenience stores, Laundromats, exciting. As people learn of the lovely Savior, the and sub shops. Additional cards were inserted in natural reaction has been to invite other friends and the local newspaper. Through these efforts, there relatives to attend. Three groups of ten or more have been more than 120 responses with over 30 people, and other smaller groups, have produced actively participating in the lessons. baptisms for God's kingdom, and made a solid base Says one Discover Bible student, "Thank you for for the NET '98 series when it was held during the these Discover Guides. Your ministry is truly a months of October and November. Five more per- blessing to all who receive it." sons are preparing for baptism, and are aglow with Duane Henehan, who corresponds with the Bible the light which comes only from above. students, shares this: "It's a wonderful feeling when Bruce Wilkinson, pastor you think about 22 people studying the truth from Native American Ministries coordinator, NYC God's word. 22 people who are learning about God 5 The Power of Prayer evangelism

n certain societies demon veneration having witnessed the power of prayer, begged that and devil worship are not that uncom- Jean be allowed into the house for one week. mon. Voodoo, Santoria, and the Black Art Marie snarled that he would be given one week, ll are discreetly practiced and woven into the and one week only. During that week, which societal fabric. Even in the United States there is was also the last week of the crusade, the the occasional confrontation as the forces of light church prayed exclusively for Marie during and darkness battle for the souls of those for whom the day and each night before the sermon. Christ died. Toward the end of the week, she appeared in Pastor Pierre Omeler of the Philadelphie Hai- church sitting at the very back. The cold ex- Ve was tian church in Malden, MA became a participant pression on her face led many to believe that she in one such battle as his church conducted a was there simply to spy on her husband and son. four-week evangelistic crusade in May. The She had informed her son that she would never be impressed church had set a baptismal goal of 50. Early baptized, and so it was no surprise when on Sab- in the meeting he was impressed to aban- bath she slipped in silently and sat again at the rear. to abandon don his habit of making appeals for baptism She appeared unmoved by the service and the bap- at the end of his sermons in favor of making tism, which brought the total for the meeting to 49. his habit nightly appeals for prayer. The results were immediate and dramatic as individuals who astor Omeler, standing in the pool, felt of making sat unmoved through the previous appeals came impressed to make one last appeal. His plea forward for prayer and, ultimately, baptism. was responded to by only one person, and Prayer evangelism was working and hearts her raised hand caused the praying church to appeals for were being touched. In that group was Jean*, and erupt in a thunder of praise and thanskgiving his twelve-year-old son, Joseph* who indicated a to God as Marie stood and slowly made her baptism at desire to be baptized. Unknown to Pastor Omeler way toward the front. The pressure of her was the fact that his wife, Marie*, was an open battle to free herself from the camp of the the end of devil worshiper. She had no intention of accept- enemy showed as her knees buckled and she ing a Christian in her home, including her hus- was assisted by two church members. Another band. Her smoldering resentment came to a deaconess had been impressed to hold Marie's his ser- head when, on the Sabbath of her husband baby in the minutes before the appeal, thus freeing and son's baptism, she boldly and defiantly her to concentrate on the service and focus on the mons in marched into the church and announced Master's words. that if the baptism was to take place she and Pastor Omeler credits this and a host of other favor of Jean were finished. miracles and blessing to the vibrant ongoing prayer ministry in his church. He is convinced that it is ith divorce papers in hand, she prayer and prayer evangelism that is responsible making interrupted the service demanding for the 50 baptisms. He has seen healing, finan- the house keys, telling him that if he cial reversals, families united, and conflict re- nightly was baptized he need not bother to bring the keys solved as a result of consistent prayer. He has 1998

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m appeals for to pick up. The church prayed as Marie turned and gelist lexicon, "Prayer Evangelism," he dubs left while her husband and son joined the other it. He is a believer, a practitioner, and its Dece prayer" candidates in baptism. most passionate proponent. Later in the day the pastor, two elders, and *Not their real names. GLEANER, Jean returned to his home to find the locks ion changed. Their knocking was responded to by C. A. Murray, communication director, NEC Un ic t shouts from an open window. Pastor Omeler, lan At 6 D Church. Today,inthefinalyearsof20thcentury,impor- in June,1998.ThebuildersofCerealCityhavemadeit tant thingsareagainhappeninginBattleCreek. actual planttour.Themachines,thenoise,andsmell history ofthecerealindustryinBattleCreek,openeditsdoors interesting aswellauthentic.Forinstance,theyhavemade the cornflakesproductionlineseemvirtuallyasrealan replicate anactualfactory.Thereisalsoawindingexhibit called the"timeline"whichtraceshistoryofcerealfrom with displaysofJohnHarveyKellogg'smemorabiliaand the earlybeginningsofgrowinggraintopresent.Within artifacts fromtheoldBattleCreekSanitarium.Frequent mention ismadeoftheSeventh-dayAdventistChurchand this timelinepartofCerealCity,EllenWhiteisfeaturedalong Ellen G.Whiteintwoofthetheatersthattellmuch cereal story. led AdventistHistorytoursinBattleCreekandisanexpert cereal history,explainstheconnectionbetweenCerealCity, Ellen White,andtheSeventh-dayAdventistChurch. the Tiger;andellenG.White Snap, Crackle,andpop;Tony history isapartofBattleCreek's cerealhistory.Youcannot started. get thefullstoryofcerealwithout tellinghowandwhyitgot Battle CreekhistoryacknowledgethatSeventh-dayAdventist helped tofound theBattleCreekSanitarium, whichwasthe healthful living,andwasgiven specificandpracticaldirectives for ahealthful lifestyle. Shenotonlypresented thesemessages to themembers oftheSeventh-dayAdventist Church,butshe Sanitarium playeda Harvey Kellogg,and both timeandloca- tion inCerealCity, Cereal CityU.S.A.,athemedattractionthathighlightsthe Duff Stoltz,along-timeresidentofBattleCreek,whohas "This connectionstemsfromthefactthatthosewhoknow nings ofthecereal "In hervisionsfromGod,Ellen Whitewasinstructedin part inthebegin- Ellen White,John displays tellhow Closely linkedin the BattleCreek uring thelasthalfof19thcentury,manyhistoric events tookplaceinBattleCreek,Michigan,during the formativeyearsofSeventh-dayAdventist industry. /17,1 OVICKIII,Dr1Lflef John HarveyKelloggbelievedthesemessagesandincorpo- forerunner oftheworld-widemedicalworkchurch.Dr. health messagesGodgavetoSisterWhite." breakfast foodsanddevelopedtheready-to-eatcerealindus- rated theideasintohismedicalpracticewhilehewassuperin- try. Soyousee,thecerealindustryhaditsbeginningsin tendent oftheBattleCreekSanitarium. underway inBattleCreek.HistoricAdventistVillageisbeing created thatwillportraylifeasitwasinthelasthalfof 19th centuryandwillcontainmanyoriginalorreplicated When completed,HistoricAdventistVillageisexpectedto buildings importanttoAdventisthistoryinBattleCreek. will havemanyofthedoctrineschurchexplainedas Lenard Jaecks,executivedirectorofthevillage,calls village "athreeblockevangelisticexperience"becausevisitors draw about100,000visitorsayear,mostlynon-Adventists. and allowvisitorstoexperiencesomeoftheexercisemachines they tourthebuildings. Located intheoldMichiganNationalBankbuildingbehind visiting BattleCreekwherethere isalotofhistorywith strong Adventistconnection. For BattleCreektourinforma- facility hasexhibitsthattellthestoryofJohnHarveyKellogg the BattleCreekTabernacle,thisoutreachandeducational he invented. 183 BriarsFarmLane,Battle Creek, MI49017,orcall(616) 963-8744. tion, writeto:AdventistHistory Tours,C/0RalphBenedict, Cereal Cityislocatedonthebanksof from theBattleCreekTabernacle. "His brother,W.K.Kellogg,tooktheideaofhealthy in BattleOver? Besides CerealCityU.S.A.,twootherattractionsare Dr. Kellogg'sDiscoveryCenteropenedonOctober22. If youaretravelingintheupper Midwest,youwillenjoy Conference andeditor oftheLakeUnionHERALD. Richard Dower, is communication director ofLakeUnion Kalamazoo River,aboutoneblock 7 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 8 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 A spring of1997,"Robertrecalls."ThepurposetheseBible such activityistheongoing,student-generatedBiblestudies when heattended."I'vebeeninvolvedwiththissincethe vital butlessobviousspiritualactivityofthestudents.One brother, Daniel,whostartedaBiblestudygroupatAUC cafeteria, orrunningwithsqueakysneakersbackandforthin that occurweeklyforasignificantnumberofAUCstudents. the gymnasium. the parkinglots,sharinglaughterattheirmealsin rendezvous. Theobserverfindsstudentstalkingtogetherin &idles 7Ariee But whatthevisitortoAUC'scampusdoesnotseeis One student,RobertSierra,followsinthefootstepsofhis visit tothecampusofAtlanticUnionCollegereveals students hurryingtoandfromclasses,rushing meet workappointmentsorperhapstokeepasocial cirnaff AUC students—happy tobeofservice 9roupj3i6fe Ruth Atlantic UnionCollege surrounding community."Iseethesegroupspavingtheway is essentialtotheirChristianexperience. ing tomeetJesus.AndtheyhavediscoveredthatBiblestudy early Christianchurch." and grow,notonlyatAtlanticUnionCollege,butalsointhe and aFrenchspeakinggroup. spiritual leadership." "We averagesevenoreighteachweek,"saysEduardo for primitivegodliness,theformofworshippracticedby other groupsthatmeetregularly,aSpanishspeakinggroup study groupsistoenhancearelationshipwiththeLord, Herrera, anotherfaithfulparticipant.Butthereareatleasttwo make disciplesoutofeveryparticipant,andtodevelop These youngadultsatAtlanticUnionCollegeareprepar- :51:1 Sierra's visionisthattheseBiblestudygroupswillspread The Biblestudygroupsvaryinthenumberofattendees. 6pearAeczois 3furricane Redding Brand,associatedirector,Alumni/CollegeRelations 1C112/1C 91121012 1 and theSouthern NewEngland students, faculty,andstaffhave created a taskforcetocollectnecessities for suffered. them arestafffrom theAtlanticUnion these ravagedcommunities.Joining Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Dominican Republic,andHaitihave ticed. AtAtlanticUnionCollege, remain. Inparticular,PuertoRico,the G But theyhavenotsufferedunno- ieefief eorges mayhavefinallyblown and heartacheitspawned itself out,butthedevastation College AUC isWorcesterCentroLasAmericas. area suchasWheetabix,NYPRO,U-Haul,DunnandCom- Conference ofSeventh-dayAdventists. And allweeklonggoodshavepoured pany, andotherswhohavedonatedgoods.Alsoworkingwith bottled waterandsodas,cookingoil, College students,assistedbystaff, drop centerattheSouthernNew in—paper towelsandtoiletpaper, faculty andotherpersonnel,setupa September 29,anestimated400boxes England Campgroundsmainpavilion. and clothing.AsofTuesdayafternoon, of goodswerereadyforloadingona trailer trucktobetransferredacargo up afundforthereliefofthesehurri- plane laterintheweek. donate orobtainmoreinformationmay call PaulaRamosintheEnrollment cane-hit countries.Thosewishingto Office atAtlanticUnionCollege, (978) 368-2259. Ruth Atlantic UnionCollege Alumni/College Relations Atlantic UnionCollegehascontactedcompaniesinthe On Sundaymorning,September27,AtlanticUnion Atlantic UnionCollegehasalsoset Redding Brand,associatedirector What dowewiththeseboxes? ATLANTIC UNIONCOLLEGE Come singwiththemasschoir.MeetDr.VernonAndrews, ScottBall, Hymn, Praise,andMusicFestival Calling allchoristers,choirdirectors,andchurchmusiccoordinators! The SecondAnnualAtlanticUnionCollege and Mr.WilliamNess,foranexhilarating musicalexperience. • • • • Call (978)368-2255 forregistration. Cost: $45registrationfeeperperson. Food andlodging extra. Some ofhymnody'sgreatestcompositions New choirpiecesandanthems How toestablishchoirsinyourchurch How tocoordinategreatmusicforyourworshipservices will beheldMarch25-27,1999 $40 perpersonforthreeormore from thesamechurch. Enjoy learning... A smilingvolunteer 9 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 10 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 filled withtheSpiritofGod,who entered thestrongholdsofSatan, Rome andhermanmadetraditions Catholic communitytoforget And asthedaysturnedintoweeks, and chooseChrist.Hewasaman, and invitingthepredominantly Pastor PetersproclaimedGod's shall notreturntomevoid..." word, admonishing,challenging, comfort inthosewords. Bronx Templechurch,butthe promise wasthere,"It[Myword] ment washard.Satanplacedone The bannerthathunginthetent hurdle afteranotherinthepathof found victoryinJesus. front ofthecongregationwithcer- Rudolph V.Peters,pastorofthe the pastorandhisteamfound at BronxTemple Victory inJesus newly baptizedmembersstoodin read "VictoryinJesus,"andasthe to thefactthattheyhadindeed tificates inhandtheirfacesattested Rudiments ofTrust,theArt of Great Communication,Building Broken Relationship,SoYou Are Thinking ofaboutDivorce, the Roberson. a SolidFinancialFuture, Dr. J.Bevel,andC. great speakers:Dr.R.Young, Couples enjoyedavarietyof SDA Church nights latelastspring. of aMarriageEnrichment seminars were: seven consecutiveFriday quite pleasedwiththeresults The FamilyLifecoordinatorof Seminar thatwasheldfor Calvary SDAchurchandpas- Seminar atCalvary tor StephenL.Williamswere Marriage Enrichment Good With authorityandboldness The roadleadingtothismo- Topics includedinthe Relationship, Rebuildinga The Basicsofa and Calvary SDAChurch Hestor Hancock Beginning." relationship withGodand think ofitasabeautiful"New to plananddomanyexciting each other.They(thecouples) filled eveningforall. things, includingwinning souls andestablishingacloser where theywillmeetmonthly beginning ofaCouplesMinis- newed theirmarriagevows. try atCalvarySDAchurch Excitement wasintheair!A were taken,andthecouples Strengthening YourSexual ceremony washeld,photos dined together.Itwasafun- thirteen happycouplesre- eyes. Experience. were transformedbeforeourvery the SpiritofGodandmanylives emerged withtwenty-twoprecious souls fortheLord. shield, sword,andshoes, knew thatSatanwasquiteangry; but theplacewaschargedwith prayed nightafterforwe clothed withbreastplate,armor, Twenty-two soulsfortheLordatBronxTemple This groupwillformthe At theendofseminars "Protect yourmanservant,"we ion withGod. Psalm30:1-5en- should haveinourdailycommun- chosen illustratedtheattitude we a moreharmoniousrelationship ries werehumorous,they interspersed withpersonalanec- with God. designed tobringthelisteners into dotes. Althoughmanyofthesto- Women's DaythispastAugust Thoms, Women'sMinistrydirector of theAtlanticUnionConference. with guestspeaker,CharlotteL.V. "Bring BacktheJoy!"whichwas She presentedamessageentitled Capital CitySDAchurchcelebrated Bring BacktheJoy! harvest. Shirley M.Burroughs,communicationleader seeds sotherewillbeabountiful Bronx TempleSDAchurch years agoandhadnotresponded ing up,plantingandnurturingthe in otherchurches! with surprises!Butuntilthatday becomes areality,letuskeeplook- now activeSeventh-dayAdventists eternity willtell.Incallingsomeof Avenue intheSouthBronx?Only those whohadvisitedourtenttwo before, wefoundthatsomeare corner of151stStreetandWales The scripturereadingthat was Heaven willindeedbefilled How successfulwereweonthe membering His promises. In the afternoon, Mrs. Thorns presented a workshop on Spiritual Gifts that was designed to help people discover and use the gifts God has given them to help build up the church. Individuals can use their spiritual gifts by becoming a part of an existing ministry or working with the pastor, church officers, and members to establish a new one. There are many areas of minis- try that can and must be under- taken, if the church is to continue to grow. Regardless of how our spiritual gifts are used, it is impor- Women's Day at Capital City SDA Church. (L. to R. ) Connie Wise, Charlotte L. V. Thorns, Rhonda George, and Edith Powell. tant that we use them. As a result we will bring countless joy to oth- courages us to give thanks to God us harm, or we are sick, or discour- ers and honor to God. regardless of the situations we are aged, we can demonstrate the joy Debra Boddie faced with. Whether we are sur- that exists in our hearts by medi- Assistant communication secretary rounded by enemies seeking to do tating upon God's words and re- Capital City SDA church

Spring Valley Burns Mortgage The weekend of September 18-20, 1998 was 18T" ANNUAL a memorable one in the history of the Spring Valley church. In addition to celebrating their 25th anniversary, Pastor Courtney Goulding Albany Church and the church family gathered that Sabbath afternoon to officially burn the mortgage. Officers Convention Representing the conference at the cer- emony were Stennett Brooks, president; Trevor Baker, secretary, and Larry Word, trea- February 14-17, 1999 surer. Guest pastors included Erroll Stoddart, Albany, New York Martin Benjamin, Gregg Robinzine, Eugene Virgil, Cornell Miller, and church founder, "Come, Rise with the Sun and Robert Connor. Experience Early Morning Blessings C. A. Murray, communication director, NEC at our Melodies of Praise Devotion"

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11 and sharing the story and life Missionaries to Uganda of Ben Carson, MD. For two weeks this past July it was We witnessed a primitive a privilege for me to join Pastor godliness in both places William Hall of the Philadelphia and saw the Holy Spirit SDA church and Pastor Ronald move upon the hearts and Reeves of the Willowgrove and minds of the people. They Norristown SDA churches, along were extremely accepting of with Linda Patterson, leader of us and embraced our ministry Creative Ministries, and Sherry with smiles on their faces, Byrd, Health and Temperance excitement leader of the North Philadelphia in their eyes, and also inquisitive SDA church to respond to the call minds with a willingness to learn. Betsy Dunn with students from Light to share our collective talents in We had a question and answer Secondary and Vocational School in Bulenga. bringing hope, health, love, and period for both health issues and inspiration through the doctrinal topics. We ministered to Time was also spent with Dr. word of God to the con- them and were also ministered to. Christian Aleddeki, President of the tinent of Africa. While in Makindye, we met Ugandan Conference who shared From the Entebbe with Dr. Samson Kisekka, the his vision with us on developing Airport in Uganda, we former Prime Minister and Vice evangelistic strategies that will not were transported directly President of the Republic of only reach those who are poverty to a church where we Uganda, who now serves as the stricken, but also those who have were greeted by more Senior Advisor to the President. He power and wealth. There is a great than 100 Ugandans shared with us his political, eco- need for educational materials who, with broad smiles nomical, and social concerns. We such as books and also funds to and warm hearts, sang walked away with a sense of what complete two churches. a welcome song. The the country has had to endure un- Our lives will never be the same church was a shell of a der the barbaric leadership of Idi as a result of ministering in the building with dirt as its Amin where more than 300,000 Ugandan mission field. Our mis- carpet, one dim bulb to light the (one in every 32 people) were sion was made possible through place, and was without glass in the slaughtered. We also got a sense Operation ReachBack, Inc., a non- windows. of what the country is now experi- profit, educational and charitable While in Africa, we served and encing under the present leader- organization comprising predomi- ministered at two camp meet- ship. There is much work to be nately of African-American profes- ings—one in Busega and the other done to rebuild a healthier sionals. Dr. Calvin Rock, chairman in Makindye, which is a district lo- Uganda. of the Board for Loma Linda Uni- cated on the outskirts of the city of The Lord has blessed the versity and Medical School and Kampala. Pastors Hall and Reeves Seventh-day Adventist Church in general vice president for the Gen- delivered powerful sermons on the Uganda and the church is growing eral Conference of Seventh-day doctrines of the church each daily. We had the opportunity Adventists, had a vision to orga- morning and evening. Sherry Byrd through the power of the Holy nize young African-Americans who delivered dynamic sessions on the Spirit to baptize 124 precious share in the vision of reaching eight natural laws of health and souls. The first baptism took place those in need of training, financial other related topics. Linda in a pool at the first camp meeting assistance and education. The Patterson inspired the crowd in Busega and the second baptism Ugandan team was extremely able, through her creative ministry by took place at our second camp ready, and willing to assist in this praising God through sign lan- meeting in the muddy waters of initiative by providing their time, guage and music, while I worked Lake Victoria in Makindye. talent, and ticket for the advance- with the children educating 1998 ment and betterment of our broth-

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12 USA Fifth Annual rum Heritage Tour TM Spiritual Leadership SKIP BELL, CORRESPONDENT This past September students of "Spiritual Leadership" is a Union Springs Academy left their other. As they visit places associ- new Bible class offered at books behind and went out to ex- ated with the development of lit- Union Springs Academy. It plore America armed with note- erature, religion, and history in the is designed to help students books, pencils, cameras, and open U.S. they also see how develop- who have displayed leader- minds. For the fifth consecutive ments in any one of these areas in- ship potential become spiri- year, they toured New England's fluence developments in the other tual leaders in their church, historical sites including Walden areas. Students are expected to school, and community. In- Pond, the House of Seven Gables, keep a daily journal of the places spiration for this class came Harvard Yard, the U.S.S. Constitu- they visit and their experiences on when we discovered a tion, the historical villages of Sa- the trip. This information will be growing number of stu- lem, Lexington, and Concord, and used throughout the current se- dents who wanted a more the home of experiential Bible class. Ralph Waldo They wanted to go beyond Emerson. They knowing about God to ac- also walked the tually knowing Him person- Freedom Trail ally. They wanted to go be- earnestly strug- yond talking about Chris- gling to keep tian service, to actually do- pace with ing Christian service. AUC's profes- In this class, students are sor, David Knott studying the lives of spiri- who guided the tual men and women who group through not only knew Christ inti- Boston and pro- mately but also imitated vided much Students take note as professor David Knott speaks Him in their lives. For ex- valuable and in- ample: Oswald Chambers, teresting information. mester to produce a term paper, George Whitfield, John The Heritage Tour is an interdis- time lines, and group projects. Wesley, H. M. S. Richards ciplinary leaning experience di- The travelers were nourished by and Ellen G. White. Text- rected by American Literature Carol Cabrera and delivered safely books for this course in- teacher, Robin Rusenescu, and U.S. to each destination by bus driver clude 1 and 2 KINGS, IN HIS History teacher, Nestor Cabrera. Lari Rusenescu. Accommodations STEPS, and PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. A major purpose of the tour is to were graciously provided by the During class, students have help students understand that the Hodder family and Atlantic Union the opportunity to practice various branches of knowledge do College. Despite the joy of travel, the disciplines of prayer, not develop in isolation from each it was great to return home on Fri- Bible study, witnessing, and day evening. As service. They are planning the bus reached to lead out in several ser- the crest of vice projects: CIA to New "Shepler Hill," York City, USA Week of overlooking the Prayer, and Frontenac academy and the Week of Prayer. lake, the students It is our hope as USA fac- on the bus re- ulty that this course will do 98

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13 enrollment cards were Fair Booth given away free. Message Inspiring Success books and other publica- The Bangor church, under the tions were available for leadership of Cherilyn Typaldos, purchase. A couple at- youth leader and Robert Packard, tending the fair shared personal ministry leader, was the that because of their be- only church with a physical pres- lief that Jesus is coming ence at the Bangor State Fair. "I'm soon they recently quit really excited about the warm sup- smoking and drinking. port given by our members to the Plans are already un- booth," Cherilyn shared. "Some of derway for next year's us were having so much fun, we Jessie Davis and Cherilyn Typaldos at the Fair Booth booth. Anyone interested didn't even leave when our two in learning more can con- hour shift ended." Hundreds of pieces of literature tact Robert Packard or Cherilyn One young mother strolling by were distributed to fair goers. STEPS Typaldos. inquired about what church was TO CHRIST and Discover Bible School Trudy Wright, communication director, NNEC sponsoring the booth. She was ex- cited to learn that it was sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She had recently moved

from Florida and had not yet es- mum rim mawTRUDY WRIGHT, CORRESPONDE tablished a church home.

Williston, VT Baptism District Meeting It was a balmy Sabbath afternoon at the William in July, as family and friends joined Miller Farm the Williston church to witness a Each year in August joyful event. After Caleb LaClair af- the Bristol, St. firmed his beliefs and expressed his Albans (formerly desire to be baptized, Pastor Roger Bordoville), and Gilbert led him into the beautiful Williston, VT church waters of lake Champlain. Hymns district meets to- were played as Caleb came up out gether for an all day of the lake and was welcomed into Sabbath worship, luncheon, church membership. Caleb, now a senior at Pine Tree Academy, is the and time of fellowship. This The choir, directed by Gene Pyke year they chose to meet at the son of Len and Sharon LeClair. William Miller Farm, Lohamp- part of the Adventist Heritage Trudy Wright, communication director, NNEC ton, NY, rich in Advent Pio- Ministry, gave a brief history neer church history. of William Miller and the farm The choir, directed by during the worship service. Northern New England Gene Pyke sang, and Roger Artist Jeanne LaPorte of the Gilbert presented his farewell Bristol church custom de- Conference message on that Sabbath at signed an excellent bulletin the William Miller Farm cover, reminiscent of the times 19TH ANNUAL Chapel. Many took advantage of the first Adventist believers.

1998 of the farm tour that was Pastor and Mrs. Gilbert, af- Music Clinic

ber offered, and some took the ter serving faithfully for some opportunity to stand on the years, have answered a call to

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14 they used. Puppets were made Puppet Show of stuffed socks with faces of Level A Accreditation Depicts History is Obtained! embroidery and colored mark- Selena Trott, principal/teacher of ers. Two grandparents helped "The earth is the Lord's, and the the Brownell Mountain Elemen- with costumes and built the the- fullness thereof; the world, and they tary School in the Williston, VT ater. Mrs. Trott's 3rd and 4th that dwell therein"—Ps. 24.1. church introduced a presentation grade teacher, Gloria DePalma, "Moreover it is required in stewards, of African-American historical who had done the same thing that man be found faithful" figures of note spanning the in the past using a different —1 Cor. 4:2. 17th to 20th centuries. Students, topic, wrote the script. We, as individuals and as a shown here dangling their pup- Autobiographical sketches in- corporate body of Seventh-day pets, chose their own person- cluded figures past and present Adventists, do not take lightly the ages and created the puppets such as: Abraham Lincoln, Har- Lord's claims and instruction. It is riet Tubman, Sojourner for this reason that Trust Services Truth, George Washing- Departments have been estab- ton Carver, Jackie Robin- lished within the conferences to son, Oprah Winfrey, and assist people with their finances "Huck Finn and Jack." in the writing of Wills and Trusts, Visitors and guests found Estate Planning, Annuities, and in the show instructional general, just practicing good and very enjoyable. stewardship. Trudy Wright Since we are accountable to communication director God and to our fellow human be- NNEC ings, checks and balances must be established. In keeping with this, the General Conference has put in of Northern New England tor Roger Gilbert is shown here place certain criteria as it relates to Conference. presenting a segment of study maintaining the integrity of the The Northern New England from the "Friendship Evangelism" various Trust Departments within Conference is doing its Level A best seminar at the church; a series the conferences. From this has to serve the constituents well. In meant to help us with personal evolved the need for certification the final analysis, it is the Lord's witnessing tools which helped and accreditation. enabling. To Him be the glory! them prepare for NET '98. We are happy to report to you Gloria DePalma, secretary From time to time, get well, that the Trust Department of the Northern New England Conference sympathy, or other appropriate Northern New England cards are sent out to people we Conference, under the are praying for. Several notes have been received expressing deep direction of Richard Prayer Meeting Ministry Wilcox, after a appreciation for being prayed for rather lengthy Wednesday nights at the Williston, by a caring church. audit by General VT church are affectionately re- During the summer months the Conference ferred to in the weekly church bul- meetings are held in members' personnel, has letin as our "mid-week time of re- homes. Trudy Wright Richard Wilcox been awarded freshing." Usually well attended, Level A Accredi- each month offers a different Communication director, NNEC tation. This is the highest award theme by a dif- that can be attained by any Trust ferent pre- Services Department. What this senter. Topics mean is that all criteria have been have ranged met and Elder Wilcox has contin- from a study of 1998

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15 Baptism at Colt State Park Every August for more than a de- cade, Adventists in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts have enjoyed an outdoor church service at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. This year, as in many others, the service was followed by a baptism in the Atlantic Ocean. This year's candidate, ten-year- old Danielle Nelson, contacted Pastor Eric Doran in the weeks be- fore the outdoor service and re- quested baptism. "Danielle shows an unusual level of spiritual matu- Pastor Doran and Danielle Nelson (center) with her family. rity for a young person," says Pas- tor Doran. "In studying the Bible for bringing a number of adults to bay as Pastor lessons to prepare for her baptism, church who are not members of Doran lowered a she found two misprints in the her family or related in any way. radiant Danielle guide, corrected them, and wrote Danielle is eager to share her faith into the waters. in the correct texts." Danielle who and has a convincing way of en- She now makes studied the Bible with her grand- couraging others to come to her church home parents, LeRoy and Susan Quigley church." in Burrillville, RI. of Burrillville, prior to her baptism Members from the Lincoln- Hal Thomsen is a "real evangelist," according to Burrillville district and visitors Communication director Pastor Doran. "She is responsible watched from a bridge above the SNEC

quarter of 1998 in the So. Lancaster Village SDA Baby Dedications Held church. in South Lancaster Dr. Geraldine I. Grout, communication secretary Believing children are a heritage of the Lord Village SDA church (Psalm 127:3) two babies were presented for dedication by their parents during the second 1998 ber Decem

Associate Pastor James Scarborough (left) gave the prayer of dedication Dr. Donald King, Atlantic Union Conference executive secretary offered the for Eric Daniel Leclair. Jennifer Currie Leclair presented Eric Daniel Leclair prayer of dedication for Nicholas Alexander Soto. Nicholas is being held GLEANER, for dedication. Eric's maternal grandparents are pictured (left) and his by his maternal grandfather and his parents, Carolyn and Noel Soto, are ion maternal great-grandfather and his wife (far right) gave them support. at the right. Un ic t lan At 16 Camp Winnekeag— he loved it there. I knew I A Blessing for didn't need to worry. Many Children "Chris had lost his father last year and I knew he The Fitchburg church sponsored couldn't have dealt with an- fifteen young people to Camp other death. I thank God that Winnekeag in 1998. Excerpts from he was at your camp all the two of the letters received are be- time that was happening. ing shared to help illustrate how "After emergency surgery, much the experience of attending when I was strong enough to camp meant to the children and call Chris, I told him I was Chocolate Chip with other horses at Camp Winnekeag their parents. okay. I knew by his voice how Amanda experienced nostalgic scared he was. But he assured me Christopher's mom writes, in a reflection and eager anticipation as that he was being very good and long letter addressed to the counse- she wrote about Camp Winnekeag that he was having the best time lors and staff of Camp Winnekeag, earlier this year. going horseback riding on Choco- about their dual appreciation for the late Chip. He also liked the sports, "What I liked about Camp two weeks he was able to attend especially swimming. And he Winnekeag were the counselors camp. talked a lot about the campfire who were always very nice.... "When a friend told me about sing-alongs. I enjoyed the programs they of- your camp I called to see if I could fered. We had a chance to learn get my thirteen-year-old son en- different things in gymnastics. It rolled for a week, which eventually was fun to do other things during turned into two weeks though I rotations. And, the show at the was not able to pay a lot. I would end of the week was great. greatly like to thank the staff, the "Another thing I liked at camp counselors, Bernadette, Thelma, was the time spent around the fire and the people who donated the in the evening. Everyone sang to- money for this wonderful opportu- gether. You didn't feel crazy be- nity for my son. Amanda and Christopher each enjoyed attending cause you were the only one sing- "I'm a single parent with two camp for two weeks ing. The skits with religious mean- teenagers. When Chris was ac- ing especially appealed to me. cepted at your camp, I was so "After camp Chris raved a lot I had a wonderful time at camp happy and relieved. Then, just be- about the counselors and all the and I can't wait to go back again fore Chris was to leave for camp, friends he'd made. As I listen to my this summer." I became very ill and had to be son's stories about camp, I thank A member of the Fitchburg hospitalized. My friend who God for leading me to Camp church sponsored Amanda for brought him to camp was very Winnekeag and the wonderful two weeks in 1998 at Camp impressed with the place and the people who made it all possible. Winnekeag. staff. I kept in touch with my son God bless each and every one of Thelma Hale, communication secretary at camp. He told me how much you." Fitchburg church

Baptism on Martha's Vineyard away from that study knowing God did not want her to worry, that He This past summer Rita Goulart, a was in control, and that the sev- resident of Martha's Vineyard, enth day was the Sabbath. It was baptized by Pastor Steve was at that time that she made

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she opened her Bible one day to n study the subject again. She came Pastor Steve Beckwith baptizes Rita Goulart io Un ic t lan At 17 with individualism, he Current and Former said, where decisions are Romanian Union made with no consider- Conference Presidents ation of God's will for us. Visit Romanian Church This attitude amounts to Demetru Popa, former president of a "Samson syndrome," a the Romanian Union Conference, "me first," "my rights" was the featured speaker at the Ro- mind-set, he went on to manian SDA church for a series of say. He also reminded sermons. He focused on some ba- the congregation that sic issues facing the church today, Christ is the one who particularly in the age of increased blesses openly and freely secularism. He shared with the as we are compelled to Adrian Buchaneanu, current president of the Romanian Union church the necessity of allowing invite the Holy Spirit to Conference, second from left; Demetru Popa, former president, second from right; on the extreme left, Pastor loan Orban-Dengel Christ to be first in ones life and to lead us into the final of the New York Romanian SDA church. develop a single-minded trust in His glory. promises, particularly as we move Popa, who was on three-month the church in Romania, many of into some difficult times ahead. leave in the United States, is cur- which are unique in that part of Popa also reminded the church rently a pastor in Bucharest, Roma- the world, and of the new oppor- to look to Jesus, and that our rela- nia. He was president of the Roma- tunities open to the church since tionship with Him is the most im- nian Union Conference from 1974 the fall of Communism. The work portant one we can ever have. He to 1990 and previously the editor in Romania has been growing rap- referred to 1 John 2:28 which calls of the PRESENT TRUTH in Romania. idly Buchaneanu reported. These us to abide in Christ so that when Adrian Buchaneanu, current challenges need to be made a sub- He appears, we will be confident president of Romanian Union Con- ject of earnest prayer, he said. and not ashamed of His presence. ference reported on some of the loan Orban-Dengel, pastor We live in an age that is obsessed major issues presently confronting Romanian SDA church GUAM rut YORK LINFORD MARTIN, CORRESPONDENT

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20 Sunset Table Eastern Standard Time January 1 8 15 22 29 Bangor, ME 4:04 4:12 4:21 4:30 4:40 Portland, ME 4:15 4:22 4:30 4:39 4:48 BULLEnn BOARD Boston, MA 4:23 4:30 4:37 4:46 4:55 S. Lancaster, MA 4:25 4:31 4:39 4:48 4:57 Pittsfield, MA 4:31 4:38 4:46 4:54 5:03 Hartford, CT 4:31 4:38 4:45 4:54 5:03 New York, NY 4:39 4:46 4:54 5:02 5:10 Albany, NY 4:31 4:38 4:46 4:54 5:03 sion experience in the local community. For more Utica, NY 4:37 4:44 4:52 5:01 5:10 information and to register for the conference, kai live Satellite Schedule Syracuse, NY 4:41 4:48 4:56 5:04 5:13 call 1-800-937-4236 or (616) 471-2522; fax (616) Rochester, NY 4:46 4:53 5:01 5:10 5:19 DECEMBER 2 — First Wednesday 471-6252; e-mail [email protected] or Buffalo, NY 4:52 4:59 5:07 5:16 5:25 ':30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m., ET, Galaxy 6, Channel 11 [email protected]; or visit the web site at www.tagnet.org/G099.html. Hamilton, Bda. 5:24 5:30 5:36 5:42 5:49 3ECEMBER 5, 12, 19, & 26 — Maplewood Academy West Coast Chapter Idventist Worship Hour Mt. Ellis Alumni Homecoming—Mt. Ellis Acad- Alumni Reunion February 14, 1999 at 10:00 1:00 a.m. — Noon, ET, Galaxy 6, Channel 11 emy announces its annual homecoming, March 5 a.m. in Loma Linda University Campus Cafeteria. & 6, 1999. Come renew friendships and ski again 3ECEMBER 5 — Cross Training—Health Ministries Send luncheon reservations ($9.50) before Febru- on the school's own downhill ski area. For more 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m., ET, Galaxy 6, Channel 11 ary 5th to Ruth Purdy, 24414 University Ave. #47, information contact the Alumni Office at 3641 Loma Linda, CA 92354 or call (909) 799-3723. Bozeman Trail Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 or call Midland Adventist Academy's Alumni Week- (406) 587-5178. Out—of—Union end—February 12-14, 1999. All former students, faculty and friends of the 18th Street School, New rSuccessful Computer Datingl :0 '99, an international young-adult missions Haven School, Midland Adventist School, and exclusively for SDAs since 1974 :onference, will be held on the campus of Andrews Midland Adventist Academy are invited to attend Jniversity in Berrien Springs, MI, December 29, an all school reunion. Please send your address ADVENTIST CONTACT 998 through January 2, 1999. Attendees will and phone number to the school: 6915 Maurer 4110. P.O. Box 5419 401. xperience five days of inspiring speakers, fasci- Road, Shawnee, KS 66217, (913) 268-4968, e- Takoma Park, MD 20913 nating stories, enlightening seminars, powerful mail: [email protected], web page: (301) 589-4440 music, Christian fellowship, and hands-on mis- www.midlandacademy.org. L

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21 22 Atlantic Union GLEANER, December 1998 surgical residentatMetropolitanHos- worsened. Shewasinvolvedinmany Victoria, andChristopherHarold;her Westbury, NY.Sheissurvivedbyher activities attheBethanychurchin ginia Beach,VA;herfather,Otis children, TiffanyAlexandria,Ashley in Manhattan,NY.Sheworkedasa was aSpanish,French,andItalian They becameandAdventiststhrough superintendent, teacher,pianist,and son BlountofUniondale,NY,Yvette CADAVERO, Justine,nee,Ferraro— grandmother, FannieBlountofCo- der, treasurer,clerk,Sabbathschool churches. Sheservedaschurchel- church andbeforethatamemberof BLOUNT-BROWN, Patricia-36, was amemberoftheYonkers,NY where theylivedforover30years. They immigratedtotheUnitedStates seven grandchildren.Shewasprede- sons andtheirspouses:David Armilde wasprecededindeathby teacher intheJamesMonroeHigh mother, LillianKent-ToussaintofVir- the BronxItalianandManhattan the VoiceofProphecyradioprogram Lawrence BrownofJacksonville,FL; Podiatrist, d.Sept.6,1998ofcancer When theCommunistsinvadedEs- her brothersandsister,OtisAnthony husband of18years,Harold;three School, Bronx,NYbeforehermar- She wasoneofninechildren. 1998 inHudson,NY.Afterherfamily 1918 inRiga,Latvia;d.Sept.15, parents, OtisBlount,Sr.,andMae pital, Manhattan,NYuntilherhealth and thenmarriedVoldemarlives. and BarbaraofCollegedale,TN; Church. Shewasbaptizedin1942 of Charlestown,NH;hergrandson, den wheretheylivedfor12years. daughter Dolores. ceased byherhusband,Alfredand escaped acrosstheBalticSeatoSwe- in 1946.Forthepast31yearsshe lumbia, SC. 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his is what Ellen G. TWhite wrote in 1905: We stand rebuked by God because" the large cities right within our sight are unworked and unwarned" (Evangelism, p. 401). It's now 1998. What is the state of the cities? Cities are a difficult field. Modern city dwellers are a largely secular society. In North America there are 44 megacities with populations of over 1 million.

Thirteenth Sabbath Offering to focus on evangelistic crusades and revitalization efforts in four metropolitan areas in the North American Division

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