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magine the telephone ringing, interrupting intermittent or during a crisis. We try, but your Twinkie-eating, TV-watching evening. often fall short. Spiritual growth and trans IThe voice on the other end says, "Good formation is not a matter of trying harder, News! I'm calling from the United States but of training wiser over the entirety of of Olympic Committee. We are looking for life. The grace of God is available to trans- someone to run the marathon in the next form us and His power will help us. Yet w Olympics. Based on our search of the statis- must place ourselves in a setting where Gc tics from the president's physical fitness test can accomplish His work in us. Paul wrot given in grade school, we have determined to Timothy, "Train yourself in godliness."' that you have the body type, bone structure, Dallas Willard, a thoughtful writer on spin etc. to be a marathon runner. We want you tuality, has written, "Following 'in his step; on the squad because you have a chance of cannot be equated with behaving as he dic winning the gold. when he was 'on the spot.' To live as Chri The grace of You are surprised by this because in recent lived is to live as he did all his life. . . . We years the farthest you have ever run is from must learn to follow his preparations, the the couch to the refrigerator. But as you think disciplines for life in God's rule that enable God is about it, you begin to get inspired by the him to receive his Father's constant and eff prospect. You can see yourself mingling with tive support while doing his will."' available to elite athletes, standing on the podium after A discipline, according to John Ortberg, the race, hearing the national anthem, and "any activity I can do by direct effort that N transform us bending low to receive the gold medal. You help me do what I cannot now do by direr begin to sense the urgency, the opportunity, effort." And a spiritual discipline is "any the destiny. For this, you were born. This idea activity that can help me gain power to livt andflis power becomes the passion of your life. You think life as Jesus taught and modeled it."4 Many about the event every waking moment. things can be spiritual disciplines. Basic on will help us. But then it dawns on you. Right now you include prayer, Bible study and meditation cannot run a marathon—even if you try service, simplicity, etc. These things we car really hard. Trying hard at the time of the intentionally choose to practice. And as we marathon can accomplish only so much. If begin to make them part of our daily lives, you are serious about this destiny you will the grace and power of God will be able to have to start a life of training. Certain prac- do in us what we cannot do on our own. tices will need to become part of your daily routine. When it comes to running a Benjamin D. Schoun is president of the marathon, you must train, not merely try.' Northern New England Conference. This principle applies also to spiritual 1 Adapted from John Ortberg, THE LIFE YOU'VE ALWAY growth. This issue of the GLEANER has the WANTED (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997) pp. 45, theme of personal spiritual faith and relation- 2 I Timothy 4:7 RSV

ship with God. A typical Christian reaction is 3 Dallas Willard, THE SPIRIT OF THE DISCIPLINES (New z to try harder to have more faith, or to York: HarperCollins, 1988) pp. 5, 9. become more spiritual, or to know God bet- 4 Onberg, pp 51, 52. C C ter. But these periods of trying are often

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2 Editorial: Training vs Trying To 3elong To FEATURES Church Why You Need a Church To 3 job promotion, sad things—like loss of Belong To n a society that segregates the old from young, the rich from the poor, a parent, frightening things—like loss 4 Greater New York I the successful from the struggling, of employment. When something very Conference Constituency the house of worship [should repre- good like a marriage proposal or some- Report sent] one place where all barriers fall thing sad like a departure of a dear friend happens, isn't our first impulse 4 Northeastern Conference and we all stand equal before God. It is to call someone to tell about it? There Constituency Report where people [should] no longer see others as superiors or inferiors but as is nothing sadder than experiencing 5 Church Planting in America brothers and sisters. intense joy or intense grief and having no one to share it with. A home church 6 Building a Personal During those times when I had no [should see] to it that we are not alone Relationship With God home church, I reflected on my invisi- in these emotional peaks. bility and insignificance as an individ- People enter the church as separate 16 Youth Connections ual. In corporations, in universities, at individuals troubled, lonely, and not 17 News from Around the department stores, and at airports, I sure if they are in the right place. Then World Church am only known to computers and in the process of singing together and identified by my social security num- 26 "His Grace Will Lead Them chanting together they are no longer ber just like anybody else. Home" Family Ministries unconnected individuals. Like me, people are many times Convention Doctors have found out that con- made to feel that their presence or nectedness is closely related to health 26 SAC - A New Beginning absence in a place doesn't really matter. and long life. Surely God had His peo- If they were not there, somebody else ple's physical well being in mind when COLLEGE NEWS would be there to take their place. The He established the spiritual communi- 10 Security Amidst Uncertainty church, at least, should recognize my ty. God knows our health gets a boost longing to be told that I matter—that whenever we are lifted out of individ- CONFERENCE NEWS my presence or absence makes a differ- ual isolation and transformed into one ence to somebody. The difference that body, rejoicing in His presence. 12 Northeastern one person can make becomes so The church has her defects . . . but 13 Bermuda important in church because it is so time and again, I have proven that a rare elsewhere. perfect God always waits for me there. 14 Greater New York I feel there is something lacking in The drawbacks to churchgoing are 18 New York the life of a person who says, "I believe undeniable but as soon as I pray for in God so I don't need a building or God's permission to stay home, He 20 Northern New England formal service to find him." He or she answers by prompting me to get 22 Southern New England has not learned that religion is not a dressed, making it clear that He'd worship service nor a building—it is a rather see me in an imperfect church 2000 t s INFORMATION community. Its purpose is not to put than inside my room. u

the individual in touch only, [but] put Once I perceive that God is waiting Aug 24 Bulletin Board him in touch with others. Religion for me in church, I have no other rea- NER, 30 Classifieds after all, is not only a matter of our son to get going except that—I want to GLEA relationship with God but with His honor Him by being there. n io other people, too. About the (over: The photo on the Un ic cover of this issue is a photo composite There are events in the lives of each Adapted by Andy Garcia from sermons t from PhotoDisc images. of us which we don't want to face heard at the Bayanihan church, Greater lan At alone: joyous things—like birth or a New York Conference

3 • • • • • • • • • • • OOOOO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Greater New York Conference Constituency Report Administrators Re-elected

n Sunday, June 11, 2000, over es and six new companies were Gonzalez were re-elected to serve as eight hundred regular delegates formed. Nine new churches were voted administrators of the Greater New Yo! Oand delegates-at-large met at into the sisterhood of churches: Conference for the next triennium. Camp Berkshire in Wingdale, NY for the Bayanihan (Queens), Beulah (Brooklyn), The delegates were unable to com- 51st Triennial Session of the Greater Spanish Brentwood (Brentwood, LI), plete the voted agenda and the sessic New York Conference. The devotional First Russian(Queens), New Jerusalem was recessed until Sunday, September message was presented by Juan Presto!, (Brooklyn), French Peniel (Brooklyn), 17, 2000, at which time they will retu treasurer for the North American Richmond Hills (Queens), French Salem to complete the agenda at Camp Division. (Uniondale), Spanish Staten Island Berkshire, Wingdale, NY. (Staten Island). During the session, reports were The administrators for the Atlantic Dionisio Olivo, president, presented high- Union Conference, Ted Jones, preside! lighting the Samuel U. (now an associate secretary for the progress of the Bulgin, General Conference), Don King, exec Conference executive tive secretary (now president of the over the past secretary, Northeastern Conference), and Leon triennium. Of and Thomassian, treasurer were present ar particular note Carlos participated in the meeting. Ted Jones was that ten new congre- presided over the Nominating gations were Committee while Don King was the organized chair for the entire session. Samuel U. Bulgin, Dionisio Olivo, into church- Carlos Gonzalez, Linford L. Martin, correspondent GNYC executive secretary president treasurer

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he tenth regular triennial and years in the Alberta Conference and as Executive Committee members are: twenty-third regular Constituency assistant director in the Health Donald G. King, chairperson; Trevor H Tmeeting of the Northeastern Department at the General Conference C. Baker, secretary; Larry Word, treasu Conference was held on Sunday, June He and his wife, Lois have two sons, er; Esther Acevedo, Charles Hilaire, 18, 2000 at Camp Victory Lake in Hyde Louie, a graduate of Atlantic Union Marcos Costa, Lola Nathan, Eric Voyar Park, NY. The Constituents elected College, and Marvin a junior. Alfred Berkel, Arnold Burton, Maxwell Donald G. King to the office of presi- Thirteen new churches were voted Ferguson, Darleen Simmonds, Farrell dent, and re-elected Trevor H. C. Baker into the sisterhood of churches: Beulah Jones, Muriel Bernard, Carlton William to the office of secretary and Larry (Mt. Vernon, NY), Brockton Portugese Herbert Goulding, Daniel DeRoche, Word to the office of treasurer. (Brockton, MA), Dorchester Portugese David Hosten, Malachi Dyett, Bernard Donald G. King comes to (Dorchester, MA), Emmanuel Penn, the Education Director, Ives Northeastern from the Atlantic Union (Providence, RI), Ephese French Roberts, Roverto Reyna, Daniel Conference where he served for the last (Providence, RI), Ephraim (Bridgeport, Marquez, Sherwin Jack, Joseph St. Jear four years as executive secretary of the CT), Kerrith (Queens, NY), Mount of Edward Jackson, Leroy Daley, Logan Union. He has spent 10 years in Blessing (Bronx, NY), New Hampshire Bowen, Walton Rose, and a 2000

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la secre- (Queens, Auditing Service were present and par At tary for NY). ticipated in the meeting. The eight Ednor A. P Davison, managing editor Trevor H. C. Baker, Donald G. King, Larry Word, Conference secretary president treasurer 4 Church Planting in America, by Jeff Scogg ns

lobal Mission has more than 20,000 pioneers around four will be quick to tell you that the move has changed 'the world who are planting new churches in unentered their lives. But do they have any regrets? None. areas. Global Mission pioneers, by definition, are mis- "It has made my relationship with Christ more meaning- naries who work within their own cultures and often in ful, as it always does when we do something for Him," :ir own neighborhoods. Many Global Mission pioneers says Mindi Guptill. "We didn't move here for ourselves. It full-time volunteers, feels like every day we're rking on a small doing something aggres- Dend. Others are tent- sively for God. . . . It's in kers earning a living the back of your mind— wever they can, but always thinking about that .inly focusing on estab- person's soul. Life before -ling a new church. was pretty complacent." Dyer the past ten years Several Adventists have se pioneers have plant- joined in to help these more than 11,000 young church planters, arches and thousands and the group is now )re congregations meeting in a rented fund the world. church. They create ser- 'wever, only a handful vices sensitive to the fact working in the secular that new people will st, and fewer still work attend each Sabbath. The the United States. It's non-Adventists who return ver easy trying to con- week after week are evi- ice people they need dence that the leaders are id when life is comfort- doing something right, and le and easy. that God is blessing this Scott and Mindi Guptill effort. d Mark and Mary Jane (I to r) Mary Jane & Mark Thomas and Mindi & Scott Guptill are planting a Global Mission and ASI church as the pilot project of the new Total Employment program. This pro- _omas would point out, gram will expand into every conference in the United States and also into are now laying plans to wever, that just because other western countries. expand the Total Employ- secular west is difficult ment program to every esn't mean it can be ignored. These two couples are cur- conference in the United States, and in other western atly involved in Global Mission's pilot project for the countries. Current information will be posted at 2000

tal Employment program. www.global-mission.org for anyone interested in support- t Partnering with Adventist-layperson's Services and ing this ministry or becoming involved. us Aug

dustries (ASI), Global Mission is launching this program Please pray for the dedicated people who are willing to R, at encourages Adventist graduates to move to a specific sacrifice so much to become missionaries and church GLEANE ..a—not because the scenery is beautiful, friends and planters. Also pray that more people can be found who -nily are nearby, or a high-paying job awaits, but because will join this movement as the Total Employment program ion Un ic

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The Guptills and Thomases moved to Monroe, North lan At trolina recently. Both left solid jobs and comfortable homes Jeff Scoggins, communications project manager Tennessee and Florida to plant a church in Monroe. All Global Mission

hurry build a relationship with God A I ERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH to get some are not sure if they are some- on the right track, still others he beginning where, and it are so involved in "doing Go( of the year is a mys- work" that they don't realize T2000 brought tery where they aren't spending time with it many expecta- that building their own personal tions that may or may not "somewhere" is. relationship with Him. eventually be realized. One For the Christian believer Therefore, perhaps this thing is certain however, in this there is a question that needs might be just the right time fast-paced, high-tech society to be considered daily as we take a few moments and the rapid movement of events go through this spiritual jour- share with our readers ways is on the increase and there ney—"In all of the hustle and in which an individual can does not seem to be any time bustle of life, am I taking the build a personal relationship for some of the "important time to build or nurture my with God through Bible Stud essentials"—sleeping, eating, personal relationship with Prayer, and Stewardship. spending quality time with God?" Many struggle daily family, and spending time with this—some don't even Ednor A. P. Davison, managing editor alone with God. Many are in a know how or where to begin to

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Through Prayer by Shirley Charlestream

we should meet Him with joy and gratitude upon awak rayer is the opening of the heart to God as a 64 ening and reflect upon His re-creative process in our friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make lives, recognizing that all the agencies of heaven are know to God what we are, but in order to available to us in the battle we fight with evil. enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him"—STEPS To 2) Recognize our need for God in our lives o CHRIST, p. 93. Prayer is an essential component in building a person- It is important for us to recognize and acknowledge al relationship with God. I share with you ten ways in that we need God in our lives at all times, and to < which we can grow in our relationship with God develop the habit of communing with Him regularly. through prayer. allows us to become confident that He is always lis- 5 tening. Unfortunately, it is usually a crisis which ente 1) Make communion with God our first act of the day our lives that signals within us something is lacking- it may be financial, a serious or life threatening illnes ,. We must reach out to God in prayer asking Him to pre- loss of a job, disappointment in a relationship, failure pare us for a new day—He has kept us through the in an educational pursuit, etc. If we constantly recog. night and we are refreshed by rest and sleep. Therefore, nize our need and are in communication with God, w

6 AI I always know where to turn especially in our times forth the praises of him that called you out of dark- greatest difficulty. ness into his marvelous light"-1 Peter 2:9.

Recognize the need for Humility 7) Participate in the ministry of Intercession )r thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth There are times when it is important for us to seek the rnity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and Lord on behalf of others. The possibilities are end- y place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble less—family, friends, church, community, world rit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive affairs. Reflect on Romans 8:26 and realize that you heart of the contrite ones"—Isaiah 57:15. are not alone in your heartfelt concerns for others. "Likewise the Spirit helpeth our infirmities: for we )r whosever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he know not what we should pray for as we ought: but it humbleth himself shall be exalted"—Luke 14:11. the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with moans umility is one of the chief and highest graces. It is one and groans which cannot be uttered." Read Paul's the most difficult to attain, and one to which our first prayer for the church from Ephesians 3:14-21 as an I greatest efforts ought to be directed. It is a grace illustration for intercession. it only comes in power, when the fullness of the Spirit ekes us partakers of the indwelling Christ, and He lives 8) Begin a Prayer Ministry in your church :hin us"—Andrew Murray, HUMILITY (New Kensington, It may start with reaching out and becoming a prayer : Whitaker House, June 2, 2000) p. 36. partner with a spiritual friend. Look for opportunities to attend prayer meetings, prayer emphasis weekends, Select a special place to meet with God or prayer conferences. Purchase THE DIFFERENCE IS t aside a special place to meet with God. This may PRAYER, a 32 page booklet by Ruthie Jacobsen, prayer a favorite chair in a quiet room. Some may enjoy coordinator for the North American Division. Lure. Others may choose to sit down at a piano and ig some favorite hymns. No matter what venue we 9) Seek God to find out His divine plan for your life oose, it allows us to have a special place where we "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith n be renewed and refreshed. the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Consider different methods of prayer my enjoy prayer journaling—writing out our prayers "Then ye shall call upon me and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. a notebook. It makes payer more focused. You may 'er back days, months or years later reviewing your "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search irney with the Lord. There is prayer walking—which for me with all your heart"—Jeremiah 29:11-13. praying for the people in the houses that you walk ; or you might choose to prayer walk around civic 10) Develop a Personal Resource Library 3titutions, prisons, businesses. There is no limit to possibilities available in prayer walking. I'm sure THOUGHTS FROM THE MOUNT OF BLESSING, STEPS TO CHRIST, THE MINISTRY OF HEALING, CHRIST OBJECT LESSONS by Ellen sus and the disciples prayed as they walked from 'Ain to town. Pray as you commute—by car, bus, White are wonderful places to begin a more indepth study of prayer and God's intervention and the tin and travel by air. Intercede for the passengers resources of heaven to guide His earthly children. d staff operating your vehicle of travel. Pray through Read Healing of the Soul, Mind Cure, 'spitals, visit the chapel—you may meet someone and A Higher Experience from THE MINISTRY OF HEALING. Visit your ere that needs you to pray with them. Become

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word of God" (Luke 8:11). The type and grade of soil each f irty-five years ago I began receiving love letters. I kept lower of Christ grows into will determine the kind of relatior each of those love letters and have read and reread them ship he or she will have with Christ. If our spiritual soil is fe again and again. Thirty years ago I married the writer of tile, then the seed of God's word will produce fruit in the life those letters. They have become my "treasured notes." Why is With the aid of the Holy Spirit the fruit of "love, joy, peace, this so? Because those notes reveal the journey of our love rela- long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, tem- tionship. We have met and overcome many obstacles together. perance" will be evident in our life (Gal. 5:22-23). We have also won many victories. Today I still read those love letters and each time I do, my love for my wife is reaffirmed. 5) Bible Study as a Lamp or Light For me, the Bible is God's love letter to help me develop and Let no one doubt that this world is dark, not only with pol enhance a meaningful relationship with Him. As I read these lution and crime, but also with the darkness of sin. The letters daily, it should reaffirm my love for God in the same word of God is the only lamp and light—"Thy word is a way as the letters from my wife help reaffirm my love for her. lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path"—that can di; I have chosen to share with you ten ways to build a person- pel the darkness in our world and lead us into the bright al relationship with God through Bible Study. light of God's world (Psalm119:105). 1) Bible Study as Love for God 6) Bible Study as a Mirror In the Bible, the book, Song of Solomon passionately describes James shows us how to build a personal relationship with the love between a bride and bridegroom; "Thy love is better Jesus by using the word of God as a mirror to show us our than wine" (1:2); "I am sick of love" (2:5); "My beloved is mine, true selves and the need to model the perfect image of Jesu and I am his" (2:16). We need to love God with a passion, a love Christ (James 1: 23-25). even stronger than the love between lovers. This love is uncon- ditional. No matter what problems or trials we may have to 7) Bible Study as a Hammer endure in life, nothing will affect this genuine love we have for Some of us have hardened hearts because of the results of God. The entire Bible should become a treasured love letter from and therefore only the word of God as a hammer can break God upon which to build a personal relationship with Him. our hearts of rock (Jer 23:29). 2) Bible Study as Food or Bread 8) Bible Study as Fire Without food, no one can survive. The Bible uses many This shows one of the beneficial effects of Bible study. It is metaphors to describe God's Word as "food." Jesus declares "as a burning fire shut up in my bones" (Jer 20:9, Jer. 23:2f Himself to be the "Bread of life" (John 3:35). "As our physical As this "fire" burns sin out of our lives our experience with life is sustained by food, so our spiritual life is sustained by Christ will become purified. the word of God.... As we must eat for ourselves in order to receive nourishment, so we must receive the word for our- 9) Bible Study as a Sword selves.... We should carefully study the Bible, asking God The word of God is "quick, and powerful, and sharper than for the aid of the Holy Spirit, that we may understand His any two-edged sword" (Heb.4:12) that cuts away the impuri. word. We should take one verse, and concentrate the mind on ties of sin from our conscience. the task of [comprehending] the thought which God has put in 10) Bible Study as Buried Treasure that verse for us"—DESIRE OF AGES, pp.390, 391. There is a story from ancient Greece of the rich farmer who 3) Bible Study as Water on his deathbed told his sons that his treasure is buried in h This metaphor of water is used in the Bible for cleansing. field and that to be rich, they should dig for it. When the Jesus says that we are "clean through the word" (John 15:3). father died the sons carefully and thoroughly dug up the entl .- Then Paul suggests that the word of God will "sanctify and field, yet they found no buried treasure. In the spring they cleanse His church" (Eph. 5:26). Water is absolutely essential abandoned their search. With the fields so thoroughly plowe to physical survival and likewise through Bible study one is the sons decided to plant corn. Ah! The father's plan worked -g led to see water as a cleansing agent through baptism and the Because of the rich harvest of corn the sons became wealth washing of feet during the communion service. As followers of Christ we, too, are encouraged to search for 4) Bible Study as Seed buried treasure in the word of God (Matt. 13:44). You may as1 In the parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:18-33; Luke 8:5-8), "How do I start?" Start with the book of Mark, which deals wit f 0 Jesus explains in beautiful language that, "The seed is the the earliest record of the inspiring life of Jesus Christ. Matthe‘ 8 .411V AidV .411 Aar' .I.Pv AI AlIV AV Dvi ng Its. Christianstewardshiphelpsustounderstandthatwe in ie notindependententitiesintheuniversebutchildrenofa ippiness forgranted,forgettingtheOnewhogivesusthese 3d whocreatedusandlovesus. ;torian andthereforehistwobooks,LukeActsarehelpful 3 oftenwetakethegiftoflife,andnecessitiesforour ideal fortheparablesofJesus.Lukeisknownaschurch hn sharesinsightonthedivinityofChrist.Othertreasures From thestoryofcreationwecanextracttenlessonsthat understand thedevelopmentofearlychurch.Thebook In anageofskepticism,whenevolutionarytheoryiswidely taught, itisencouragingtoknowthatwean Omnipotent Godwhoalsomadetheuniversecreatedus. He delightsinHiscreation,andespeciallychildren who loveandserveHim. Mankind isbasicallyveryselfishinnature.Genesis (Ps. 24:1;Job41:11).Sinceeverythingontheearthis reminds usthatGodascreatorisalsoownerofallthings really God's,thenIcanbuildmyrelationshipwithHimby ards weshouldcareforitinawaythatcanbehappy The earth,ourenvironment,istemporaryhome.Asstew- being afaithfulsteward. here, knowingthatverysoonGodwillmakeitnewforusto dwell eternallywithJesusChrist. Christian stewardshipremindsusofthenobleprivilegewe have inbeingmadethelikenessandimageofGod. Every dayIamremindedofmyobligationtocarefor His habitation. body asthetempleofGod,created inHisimage,andfor As Christianstewardsweshould treasurethegreatgiftof time. Increatingtheworld,God gavemansixdaystodo be constantlyreminded thattimeisaportionof eternityin productive work,followedbya Sabbath ofrest.Weshould eternity, which is limitless.Bestofallwewillbe withChrist. which sinexists andwearetouseitwiselyin preparation for be foundbyreadingBiblebiographies,themes,promises, help usbuildapersonalrelationshipwithGod,our Father. Ar church, Christianstewardshipcanhelpusbothto ybe morethananyothersingleministryinthe uild andmaintainapersonalrelationshipwithGod. - Relationship withGod Through Stewardship Ways to Asv Arv Build events andpropheciesorsystematicallydiggingfortreasuresin each bookoftheBible. Whitford A.ShawpastorstheLincoln Seventh-day AdventistChurchinLincoln,RI. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.Lastly, asChristianstewardsweshoulddelightingiving thought thatGodhaschosen us mortalbeingstobeinpart- Christian stewardshipshouldalwaysbeadelight,withthe nership withHim.Hecouldhave mechanizedHiscreation,or His partners—Hisstewards. cared foritallbyHimself,but rather Hechoseus,sinful saved us,thereisnothingmore profoundthanHismakingus S. ReginaldMichael, Ph.D.isstewardship beings tobeHisco-laborers. Next tothethoughtthatHe director oftheNortheastern Conference. We canalsobuildourrelationshipwithGodtheuseof ability tospeak,walk,encouragesomeone,areall to someone,inthatwaywearepartnershipwithHim. our talents.Thosegiftsthatwetakeforgranted,likethe With responsibilitycomesaccountability.Sincewehaveto With theuseofourtalentsweareremindedjudgment. gifts fromGod.Godwantstouseourbeablessing on Christasourguide,teacher,andmediator. stand injudgmentweshouldrealizeourneedfordependency Christ isbasedonourfaithinHim,andwillingnessto As truestewardswerealizethatourrelationshipwith through meandwhatHeiswillingtodoforme.Those walk inobediencetoHiswill.Myfaithremindsmeofwhat God hasalreadydoneforme,whatHeispresentlydoing thoughts bringmeclosertoHim. I amdrawnclosertoGodwhenthinkofusingmeas His stewardthroughwhichblessingflowstotheworld. The resourceswhichHeentruststome,arebeusedfor the buildingupofHiskingdomonearthandtobea blessing tothelessfortunatearoundme. to theworld,ourresponseingivingbackHimis think ofthegreatgiftourSavior,whichHehasgiven back toGodHisownintithesandofferings.Whenwe always anactofworship.Suchworshipisonethanks- able giftstousandtheworld. giving inwhichwesaythankstoHimforHisunspeak- Ar - Avv a Personal Adv brS ReginaldMichaelPhD - Adrv

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n Sunday, May walking around the campus no matter what time of da: 14, 2000, Now they could probably find their way around the ca. 0 ninety-nine pus blindfolded. students of Atlantic Sunday, May 14 marked the end of this part of the JS Union College journey and the beginning of a new journey filled with `I received their diplo- uncertainty. Many have to find jobs because they deple mas. Half of them ed all of their available resources just to attend AUC; Class President Kendra-Lee Pearman of Bermuda received departmental others will go off to graduate school immediately to co addresses her classmates at AUC's 113th commencement. honors for excellence tinue to reach for their dreams; others are returning to achieved in their field of study. Thirteen graduated cum AUC next year to complete their B.S. degree. No matte laude, twelve magna cum laude and one summa cum what road they decide to take, these new alumni must laude. The graduating class reflected a diverse group of remember to walk by faith and not by sight. people at the 113th annual graduation of one of God's As the graduating class of 2000 embarks on this new finest institutions. This diverse group from all over the journey, one thing is certain. They must remember how world represented many languages, cultures, and ethnic they have been lead, and to Whom they belong. In his groups. Forty-one percent of the graduates were born discourse at the baccalaureate service on Sabbath, outside the United States. Only AUC could have a gradu- Richard Barron, pastor of the St. George's church and ation that slightly resembles the United Nations. ministerial secretary of the Bermuda Conference, On Friday night, May 12 Richard Trott, professor of reminded the graduates that in all they do, they must religion at AUC, reminded the senior class about mira- "Remember Jesus Christ." cles. This graduating class truly represents a miracle. They will remember as they reflect on their experience Each one of them had a dream that they would one day this Christian institution that: receive their diplomas. They envisioned this day, but none of them had the insight to see a graduating class • Jesus Christ resides on the campus in the lives of the like this. Many were at AUC for four years or more, administration, the faculty, the staff, and the students some for only three. Many transferred from other institu- • through Him and by Him they were able to graduate; tions, while others took a break in between their quest • they were not disappointed when they spent long for higher learning, and by God's grace returned and fin- hours crying out to Him to see them through when ished. They are indeed a miracle of God. they needed Him most; Sandy Boucher, assistant director of financial aid at • they endured extremely challenging times in their pe AUC, reminded the senior class that life is a journey. In sonal lives while at AUC; the beginning many of them boarded planes to get to • they did not know where the money was going to Boston and then endured a one hour drive from the air- come from to finance their education but He always 2000

t port just to get to AUC. Others climbed aboard buses made a way out of no way; us and trains, while still others had to drive many hours. As • they struggled in classes to make the grade, but He Aug they traveled this journey over the years, the road was always there to see them through. NER, became familiar to them and they felt secure in this GLEA institution. They experienced security with the faculty At his commencement address on Sunday, Dr. n io and staff who worked along with them. They felt secure Humberto Rasi, director of the Department of Education

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At picturesque with its green grass and beautiful flowers. They experienced security in the buildings and felt safe 1. Knowledge — acquired knowledge helps them develop a world view. 10 ATLANTIC UNION LOLLEbh

2. Faith is necessary so that the knowledge will be balanced and useful. 3. Wisdom is essential and is the ability to apply their knowledge and faith. 4. Courage will make knowledge, faith, and wisdom a positive, dynamic force in their lives.

The senior class of 2000 would like to thank the administration, :ulty and staff of Atlantic Union College for providing the means to e end. They would like to thank the senior officers who supported em during the year. The officers would like to thank their sponsors, n Bothwell, Susan Willoughby, and Francis Wada who set aside time their schedules to stand by their side. The graduating class would ,(e to thank all those who took the time to come and support them i this very special occasion. Last, but by far the most important, the aduating class of 2000 would like to thank God for overseeing their ies in such a way that they are truly blessed. I leave with our new alumni this text found in Philippians 1:6, 3eing confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good ork in us will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." God is )t finished with us yet. endra Lee Pearman, president of the Class of 2000 Nursing eluded in this article are excerpts from a speech given by Kendra at graduation. g raduate Judy Corbett marches in.

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bachelor's degree in Cherie Comley receives her AUC nursing pin from Deborah receives her S Kadle-Ann Thompson Sullivan,aturday. Clinton Hospital ER Nurse at a special ceremony on biology from AUC president Sylvan Lashley. Then, his mom remind- she had been receiving over the ed him that he was in phone. school to get an educa- The Prayer Hotline is currently a tion and Jesus would pilot project operating between 9:] n o IlEASTflinCLEMENT A. MURRAY, CORRESPONDENT help him, Now, he no a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to assess the longer cares what any- needs of the respondents and to A Youth Speaks — one says about him. determine calling patterns. Women Gendrick Grant Gendrick is very bright and ener- Ministries is recruiting volunteers getic and has great things in store for who will commit their time to Gendrick Grant, a Pathfinder at him. After all, he has hope knowing answer calls for all or any portion o Christian Fellowship church, was that Jesus is his role model. He is the day with a minimum of two to the voice that commenced "The confident that he will bloom even three hours on a weekly or monthly Voice of Youth Crusade." He is an though there may be adverse situa- basis. It is the goal of the departme eleven-year-old blessing who is very tions because Jesus was a good thing to eventually have the Prayer Hotlin caring and helpful. that came out of Nazareth. operational 24 hours a day, 365 da] Gendrick's topic was, "Jesus: The Florencia Chaing, Fellowship church a year. Committed Christian soldier Only True Way." He powerfully who are interested in helping with delivered the message that Jesus is Women's Ministries the Hotline may contact Mireille St. the only way out of distressing situ- Opens Prayer Hotline Pierre at Northeastern Conference, ations like drugs, peer pressure, sex, (718) 291-8006. and violence. On May 4, 2000, as Christians across Joining the Conference administu He offered that Jesus is the only the country gathered for the Day of tors, departmental directors, staff ar one who can help individuals on Prayer celebrations, some 100 plus pastors for the dedication of the drugs who do not know what time administrators, departmental direc- Hotline are were: Edgar Grove - of day it is. For those who are vio- tors, staff, and guests came together Community Liaison for Assemblyma lent or victims of violence only Jesus at the Northeastern Conference William Scarborough; Chantale can help them. He related how headquarters with Women's Bordes - Senior Public Health Rep., tragedies like those occurring at Ministries Department director, NY State Dept. of Health; Denise Columbine High School, the Mireille St. Pierre, to dedicate the Morone - Planned Parenthood; Armadou Diallo killing, and the boy Prayer Hotline 1-888-565-9373. Wilma Davis - NYC Council Rep. for who was offered the knife to kill his The Hotline was suggested to St. the Honorable Peter Vallone, NYC father and did, would not have hap- Pierre by the former Conference Majority Leader; Mireille St. Pierre - pened had the killers known Jesus. president, Stennett Brooks, in 1997 Director, NEC Women's Ministries; Gendrick's testimony that peer when she assumed full-time respon- Marie C. Colin - Registered Nurse, pressure can be overcome with sibilities heading the Women's Brookdale Hospital; Sander Harper - the help of Jesus came as a result Ministries Department. St. Pierre NYC Dept. of Health AIDS Hotline; of being teased by peers about his added the Prayer Hotline to her list Rev. Dennis Dillon - Publisher, New clothes. He was often ridiculed of projects, but was impressed to York Christian Times; and Stennett F because he did not wear designer push for it as a result of the large Brooks. clothes and he was hurt by it. number of requests for prayer that C. A. Murray, NEC correspondent

Hill Church Installs Baptistry in February, they almost immediately started a Bible class. On June 24, 2000, the Hill Another baptism is planned for Seventh-day Adventist Church October. "Here at Hill we are a small located at 189 Union Avenue, congregation and have become an inter- New Haven, CT, dedicated their national church in New Haven with 2000

newly-installed baptismal pool. members of various nationalities, includ- t

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Conference, was the speaker and Bermudian, and American," says first Sheila Beeput from Springfield, elder, Millicent Huff. The church, fortu- GLEANER, MA was the guest soloist. Pastor Tester Stringer in new pool with bap- nately, is located on a corner across the ion On that ceremonious day, tismal candidate. street from the New Haven Railroad Un ic

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la been blessed with the strong leadership of the new in while waiting for their scheduled train. At pastor, Tester Stringer and his wife, Joanett, who is Millicent Huff, first elder a Bible Instructor. When they arrived at Hill church Hill church

12 :heir home-madebrims.There :oddington and .ime. Cynthia sown theaislein Southampton churchwhoworea of Devonshirechurchshould be )wn hats,enter- displayed thatday.Allthe ladies ence thetrue joy offun,fancy,and ious leavesandflowers.Redhats, i numberofher ered fromarecent who didnotget achancetoexperi- went offwithoutahitch.The ladies well-scripted orationofCheryl Kerr was thereforalltosee. were about14participantswhich laughter attirecomplementedby ler daughter,Sierra,partneredin low fullyrecov- friendship, shouldkeep aneyeout Ilness, strutted taining theaudi- ural hats,bigsmallany black hats,home-madenat- nature's ownhatconsistingofvar- of hatstothe proud ofthegoodworkthat was kind ofhatthatyoucanthink vaiting audience. kudrey Warner, .ay toremember. vho cameand lumber ofladies, ncluding mothers ea PartyandHatShowwasthe ievonshire church'sOldFashion uccess ofthemonthandevery ssortment ofteapotsandan le delightofallwhoattended. lade byJoannFurbert,laidoutto xquisitely decorated"hat"cake, f goodiesaccessorizedwithan 'dies ofDevonshirechurchand he settingwasasplendidspread -lot ShowAt )r ateaandhatshow,the ieir guestscameoutinfullforce. ncluded Lorna-JeanBulfordof howed avariety )evonshire Church pril 9wasabeautiful,sunnyday nd daughters ne whoattendedexperienceda nce theentire There werea wonderful displayofmomand The programnarratedby the for thisenjoyableoccasiondueto occur againnextyear. school yearatBermudaInstitute.In Wednesday, February2,2000,was one ofthemostexcitingdays share thedaywithourstudents. school fortheyear'99-'00, we invited100menoncampusto celebration ofthefirst100days fully participateinalltheplanned Devonshire church Laureen C.Bassett,communicationcommittee 55 menwereoncampusreadyto organized thisdaytogiveeverymale associated withBermudaInstitutethe on campus.Themalepresencesent opportunity tomakeanappearance a strongmessagetoallstudents, of thefamilywhocareaboutthem, sary tohelpthemreach are interestedinthem,andwill- indeed havemany'male'members their fullpotential. both maleandfemale,thatwedo ing todowhateverisneces- the morningdevotionalto 100 Men School presidentpresented that thosewho enterinto the teachers.Itwasquite voking. Heremindedthem inspiring andthought-pro- the ministryof teaching God. A responsibility notto have accepted acallfrom When theschooldaystarted,over Bob Smith,ourHomeand activities ofthe At theendof goal of100men. day. Bynoonwe day, ourregister had reachedour out theday. campus through- success andthe the dayhadbeena revealed that143 objective wasmet. great demandfor society, theprinci- men hadbeenon Everyone feltthat models intoday's positive malerole pal, SheilaHolder Recognizing the you tolivealifewor- is anawesomeone. "As aprisonerforthe thy ofthecallingyou the followingtext: be takenlightly,asit worship, Carlyle He drovehispoint home byquoting Simmons, SchoolBoardchairand answering thecalltocomeoutand the home.Theprincipalwelcomed the lobby,echoedonceagain Lord, then,Iurge Conference, inashortaddress have received"— spend thedaywithourstudents.In everyone andthankedthemfor Eph. 4:1(NIV). president oftheBermuda importance ofthefather'srolein female highschoolstudentwas that sherecognizedtheyare whole BermudaInstitutefamily.One to theirchildorrelative,butthe tion oftheircommitmentnotonly arrived oncampuswitharosefor her comments,shetoldthemen quite emotionalwhenherdad which considerationisbeinggiven. We arealsoexploringthepossibili- be here;theirpresenceisanindica- be madeaheadoftimeinorderto busy andmuchpreparationhadto This wastrulyawonderfuldayand that willinvolvetheentirefamily. ties ofimplementingotheractivities a muchneededfellowshiptimefor her. Wewerealltouched. requests torepeatthisevent, our campusfamily,especially male students. Frigga Simmons,DevelopmentOffice Bermuda Institute Immediately after We havebeenbombardedwith 13 Atlantic Union GLEANER, August 2000 occasion nizations created to safeguard thl were not weal of Uniondale residents. As tl only to village population grew along wi TORII meet our the construction of new homes alirATER LINFORD MARTIN, ORRESPONDENT raw spiritual and schools, executives took not( needs, but of Uniondale's ideal business loca CPR or Fresh Air? social as tion assets—central island locatio well, a secular dimension which available land on the outskirts of Wow! For a moment everyone was included a mini-fashion show residential zones, and proximity t in deep thought. It was certainly a (focusing on dressing appropriate- major highways. Catanese quickly blessing and a turning point for ly for church), skin care demon- perceived the need to organize the 29 ladies who attended the strated by Annette De Salvo, and a residents to scrutinize corporate quarterly Women's Brunch held at multicultural cuisine brunch con- plans in order to determine their the Morris Park church on Sunday, cluded an inspiring and refreshing present or potential threats to th( March 26, 2000. morning. health, safety, and overall well- The guest Our attendees being of the populace. speaker, Valerie included Corporate lawyers and the Towi Rodriguez teenage girls, Board found her a formidable warmed our young adults, force with whom they had to red hearts as she mature women, on! She is well versed in environ- shared with us and senior citi- mental and technological issues from God's zens. We were and she and her devoted husbanc word. delighted to Ernie, are unflaggingly present at As she have five non- nine o'clock in the morning at expounded on Adventist guests Town Hall for hearings on any the topic, in our midst. matters concerning Uniondale. Indeed, this For years, Catanese and her hus "Daughters of Janet Layando, Personal Ministries secretary mak- God," she ing a presentation to Valerie Rodriguez. event was band, have gone door-to-door emphasized how another evi- advising neighbors of community special we are to Him, that He dence of the Holy Spirit at work in issues. They have held countless loves us, wants a relationship with our church. The planning commit- organization meetings over the us, and the importance of spend- tee members: Janet Layando, Ana years. Fruits of their labors have ing time with Him. Valerie repeat- Tavares, Yolanda Ayala, and been the preservation of edly stressed how imperative it is Theresa McDonald gave unselfishly Uniondale's wetlands, negotiation to spend time in personal prayer, of their time and energy to make to obtain community approved Bible study and meditation with the event a great success. The placement of new businesses, per- God. It was at this point that she team spirit and cooperation that suading local government groups asked this poignant question, we experienced was just remark- to build new playgrounds, repair "What is your need concerning able. Many women remarked "This roads, conduct traffic surveys and your prayer life, CPR or fresh air?" is great. When is the next one?" erect traffic lights, and appoint- Yes, like the prodigal son this Theresa McDonald, Personal Ministries ment of crossing guards at appro- question brought us to a knowl- department director Morris Park church priate posts. They defeated an edge of ourselves as it directed us entire group of LILCO lawyers who to evaluate our prayer life. Hempstead Ties-In proposed to erect an electric sub- She reminded us of the role of Ties That Bind station. At the time, few people family worship in our lives and knew of the effects of radiation God's expectations of us as His "Everybody doesn't like some- from overhead wires, but Marie daughters. Also, she added that in thing, but nobody doesn't like and her groups were prepared fulfilling our responsibility to our Miss Marie." That familiar com- with factual evidence that con- children, it is so important to be mercial advertisement may well be vinced the Town Board to deny consistent and to lead by example. altered to describe the Uniondale permits. Recently, Catanese won a As a tapestry to our presenta- Community's sentiment about fifteen year long fight to preserve tion, Betty Jean Chandler from Marie Catanese who was and relocate the villages' oldest Morris Park church and Raphaela Hempstead's Community Guest building, a farmstead, which will Figueroa, one of our guests, sang Day honoree. Uniondale is a be the new home of the praises to God, thus setting the neighbor of Hempstead village. Uniondale Historical Society. tone for testimonies and a prayer Beginning nearly a half century In addition to the award pre- session that followed, led by ago when Uniondale homes were sented by the church, Catanese Marielle Zino, one of the church's outnumbered by potato farms, received a Certificate of Recogni- prayer warriors. Marie Catanese has been the bell- tion from the Hempstead Town Because the objectives of this wether of sundry community orga- Board, the Nassau County Legislature, and the Mayor of the skeptical of the 'all-is- tion of any community outreach. well' assurance of gov- Lillian Praeger, who is more or erning officials who less a lifetime Adventist, was the want to build in your Church's guest of honor. Her son, community. Educate Bill Wood, who currently serves as yourself to know what the youth director in the Atlantic long term efforts com- Union Conference wrote her biog- merce will have on raphy. Lillian has had a blessed your quality of life." life, active and progressive in sev- The legions of com- eral vocations as well as the musi- munity tasks Marie has cal realm of organ and piano play- performed exceed the ing for many years. um left: Ernest Catanese, husband of Honoree Marie Catanese, and limitations of this writ- of their grandchildren. Another lifetime Adventist, ing. Suffice it to say Alethea Barrett-Plass, church Ilage of Hempstead. that she is the "neigh- Marie attributes her love of bor" of whom Christ spoke. receptionist, gave an astounding iild-ren and for her neighbors to account from her photo and Colsome Logan, communication secretary newspaper clipping albums of the er father's influence. He coined Hempstead church le phrase "It's 10:00 p.m., do periods of change, paying tribute Du know where your children Senior Pioneer to those instrumental in construc- -e?" She always wanted eight Community Day tion of the present church edifice. iildren, and had four in succes- Other notables were Ruth Van Nest, a very interesting senior and on. Along with those four, she The Livingston Seventh-day used four neighboring orphaned church member, who gave a fond Adventist Church produced senior Dung children. She is the "quin- greeting, and Diane Steward of celebrities of the yesteryears, yes- ?ssential mother" and is passion- today's young set, who presented terdays, todays, tomorrow, and te in her concern for children in the response to the dramatic pre- current historical and biographical eneral. For years the village chil- sentation of "Who Was That Man contributions for both the ren have apparently perceived on the Cross?" statewide and local community er always open door as a "home Those honored, all women, were regions when it held its Senior way from home," and among her awarded large flower bouquets for Pioneer Community Day program herished house mementos are their unique contributions last May. ver two hundred photographs of throughout the years of devoted hildren who have grown up in Honorees were recognized in service to the Livingston church. Iniondale; children of all sizes, the program featuring education, The deceased celebrities were ges, and colors. news, compliments, awards, histo- honored in vivid remembrance for Paradoxically, Marie shuns pub- ry, presentations, memories and their pioneer experiences and city and exposure outside the musical selections. The honored accomplishments of ministerial rena of matters affecting her guest speaker, Assemblyman and testimonial witnessing for the lometown. Asked to speak at Patrick R. Manning of the 99th Remnant Church. hurch, she was brief but succinct. District Assembly in Albany, NY 'rue to her nature, Catanese gave a spectacular yet brief lecture Vivian C. Austin, communication secretary ddressed her parting words to on how vitally essential it is for Livingston church he children of the church, in humans to help each other indi- ssence, cautioning them to "be vidually and in group demonstra-

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 51st Triennial Session of the Greater New York Conference of Session of the Greater New York Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will reconvene on Sunday, Seventh-day Adventists will reconvene on Sunday, ANER, GLE September 17, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. (Registration will September 17, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. (Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.) at Camp Berkshire, Wingdale, begin at 8:00 a.m.) at Camp Berkshire, Wingdale, ion Un

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What Ever Happened to AYS? If' Outreach and service projects. Social activities which occur on a regular basis. ecently someone sent an e-mail to me asking Other members of the Youth Council should the following question: "Whatever happened be the Pathfinder and Youth Sabbath School to the Adventist Youth Society and what can R Leader, Pastor, Head Elder, Young Adult we do to get one started in our church?" Leader, etc. Membership should finally be decided by the local youth ministry needs of Every Seventh-day Adventist Church throughout the local church. the Atlantic Union should have an active AYS 5. Establish relationships with the youth by program. You can start AYS! Here are a few sim- visiting them in their homes, attending ple suggestions: school or recreational functions that they 1. Conduct a survey to find out how many attend, and becoming their friend. youth are either active or inactive members 6. Establish a local church Youth Ministry of the church. In this survey include where Resource Library. A good resource is they live, where they go to school, and age Cornerstone Connections. This is available groupings. through your local ABC (Adventist Book 2. Go to your church board with a plan to orga- Center) and has a wealth of material for nize AYS and enlist their support. AYS meetings, Outreach, and Social 3. Organize a core group of leaders which Activities. Other excellent resources are include youth and adults that can help plan. available through your local Conference or 4. With this core group of leadership establish Union Youth Ministries Departments. a Youth Council. The Youth Council gives directions to the overall Youth Ministry of The only reason why AY5 may not happen in the church insuring a balanced youth min- your church is a lack of vision. Man now to re- istry. establish AY5 in your church. For assistance in The Youth Council should have as its mem- doing that contact your local Conference or bers those who are responsible for: Union Youth Ministries Department. dr AY5 meetings which should be held on a regular basis either on Friday night, Bill Wood, Youth Ministries director Sabbath afternoon, or Sabbath evening. Atlantic Union Conference

Atlantic Union Conference If you have questions about any aspect of Pathfinder Camporee Pathfinder, Youth, or Young Adult Ministries that you would like answered in this column please refer May 2 - 6, 2001 them to the Atlantic Union Conference Youth Theme Song Contest Ministries Department. We hope you find this col- umn useful as you reach out to the youth of all ages CAMPOREE THEME in your church and local community. "Anchored in Jesus Christ" CAMPOREE LOCATION YouthConnections Burlinghame State Park - Rhode Island Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries Department Pathfinder Camporee Theme Song Components: PD Sox 1189 • Christ centered • Four minutes in length • Keeping with the theme • Can be played on guitar or piano So. Lancaster, MA 01561 • Easily learned and remembered using basic chord structure • Making an impact • Can be translated in three languages Phone: (978) 368-8333 ext. 3016 Submit words in writing, cassette of recording, and music score if possible Fax: (978) 368-9748 to Atlantic Union Conference Pathfinder Ministries, Theme Song, PO Box E-mail: [email protected] 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561.

16 ,News from round the World Church

ADVENTISTS ACT TO HELP seeks to return such children to their the area—the South Waghi district of STREET CHILDREN IN PERU families, if that is possible, or if not, to the Western Highlands. new volunteer families. We fmd that Seventh-day Adventists in Papua ima, Peru [ANN] — "When you see to put street children together in an New Guinea number 190,000 baptized iese children living on the streets, institution is not the best answer members worshiping in 742 churches. DU just have to do something," says "they need the support of a family, [aria-Elena Villasante, project coordi- somewhere they can really belong. Jonathan Gallagher ator for a program to help the street The good news is that baby Brian is hildren of Lima. now a healthy and strong toddler, NEW CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED Concerned over the tragic condi- and he is part of a family that has IN EAST BANGLADESH ons experienced by these children, been reunited." Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh ie Seventh-day Adventist Church, What do these children need the [ANN] — "Some of the newly baptized trough its aid agency, established most? "They need love;' replies members of the Seventh-day Adventist Nuevo Rumbo" (New Way) in 1998 to Villasante. "People give them clothes Church in the Chittagong Hill Tracts rovide a way out from lives of pover- and medicines and books and money, area of East Bangladesh are being per- T, sickness and death. but what they need is love.You need secuted for their faith," says Gary "We provide a basic education for to give them time and understanding." Krause, communication director for iese children right there on the With over one thousand street chil- the Adventist Church's Global Mission treets," says Villasante, a psycholo- dren in Lima alone, the program program. ist."We play with them and teach needs to be expanded, but funding "According to information received hem reading and writing and help has only allowed 50 to be helped by Isaac Bairagee, director for Global vith their problems. One way has under the Brian project.The rest of Mission in Bangladesh, sortie new seen to have them exchange letters the ongoing program needs public Adventist young people hsve been vith children in Adventist schools, so donations to be able to continue. tied with ropes and severely beaten;' hey can be helped to become true "I love my work with these children Krause reports. "Others had their hildren once more." and spend all my time on this project heads shaved.These new believers The project, operated under the aus- with other coordinators," says have also been pressured by a local iices of the Adventist Development Villasante. "Even at 3 a.m. we respond group of religious extremists to sign a nd Relief Agency (ADRA) in Peru, when they call. We are like family to statement that they will stop sharing vorks with 50 volunteers aged 15 to them, and as an Adventist I can't think their faith."Adventists are encouraged [0 "mainly from 16 Adventist churches of anything I would rather do." not to antagonize others, says Krause. n Lima.The volunteers have found Jonathan Gallagher They simply wish to be able to follow hat their involvement with the street their conscience and exercise their :hildren has changed their lives too," ADVENTIST-RUN HEALTH CENTER religious freedom. ays Villasante. "In the past few years the number "When we first went to the streets, COMMENDED BY AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER of Adventist church members in he children ran away because they Bangladesh has more than doubled vere afraid, or they were violent," Tombil, Papua New Guinea [ANN] — largely due to the work of Global rillasante explains."Our first step was The community health center in Mission pioneers and the support of o build their trust. Now when they Tombil was praised by Australian High Maranatha Volunteers International, gee us coming wearing ADRA T-shirts, Commissioner Nick Warner earlier this an Adventist lay organization that hey come running to meet us." month [June] during his visit to assists with the construction of The street children are at high social inspect projects funded by AusAID, churches and schools:" Krause contin- isk, with 99 percent involved with according to a press report in the ues."Although pioneers are trained to ;ubstance abuse, particularly glue-sniff National New Guinea. be 'wise as serpents, and harmless as ng. One-third of the children are girls, Warner said he was pleased that pro- doves; even a sensitive presentation 00 tnd about ten percent are prostitutes. 20

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;irl who was eight months pregnant appreciated the services, says the Aug Krause passes on the plea from vas still working the streets "now she paper, which also quotes Health Bairagee for spiritual support from the R, s being helped, along with her baby, Extension Officer Frank Kagai, who Adventist Church worldwide. "Please GLEANE n the Nuevo Rumbo program. initiated the aid post project. Kagai n

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17 The scene was a wading pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall. Seven Union Springs Academy stu- EY1 TORK dents were scheduled to be bap- SKIP BELL, CORRESPONDENT tized by Chaplain Gary Blanchard on this sunny Sabbath afternoon 25 Union Springs during their annual outing at Academy Students Fillmore Glen. Baptized/Re-Baptized Following their baptisms, a sim- ple call was made for others who wanted to turn away from the world and become disciples of Jesus. The Holy Spirit could be felt in a strong way and hearts responded to the call. Instead of seven baptisms there were thirty- six! In addition to the 25 students, two faculty members, four people from the Union Springs church, four Frontenac Elementary stu- dents, and Pastor Blanchard's wife, Erica, were baptized or re- school year. As a follow-up to this baptized. baptism, Pastor Blanchard has Pastor Blanchard had been goals for these individuals. "We studying personally with many are meeting with them immedi- students from Union Springs ately, to encourage them and to Academy and Frontenac make sure that they have a pastor Elementary School during this in their home church that can

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18 dp them in their studies and to special Memorial Day weekend— Memorial Day parade downtown, !courage them in their contin- May 27-29, 2000. listening to Les Chanteurs and the !d walk with Jesus." Sabbath activities included band play at the Union Springs Union Springs Academy is grate- church services, a tasty lunch, and town festivities, and a picnic sup- ! for Pastor Blanchard's commit- a relaxed afternoon visiting time per down by Cayuga Lake. ent to, and his passion for evan- for parents and students. In the Parents and students had an flizing his students. He will be evening the Union Springs enjoyable weekend. issed as he moves to Andrews Academy music department host- Diane Gruesbeck, Public Relations & iiversity this summer to begin ed its annual Spring Concert, Recruitment director aduate work at the Seminary. where all music groups were fea- Union Springs Academy tured—Les Chanteurs, Band, and 2ne Gruesbeck, Public Relations & cruitment director, Union Springs Academy Bell Choir. Sunday's schedule included a pring Parent Weekend at gymnastics Home Show, the junior Inion Springs Academy class play "Little Women," and a softball game in the evening. 'rents joined their students at Monday's highlights included a lion Springs Academy for a very 3K road race, watching the

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September 8-10, 2000 Hatch Lake, New York

arch Lake is the location once again this year for the New York Conference Native American camp meeting. The date is September 8-10 when plans have been made to welcome Blonde! Senor to our campground. Senior is the director of Adventist Life, a group for troubled Adventist youth, and he is not new to Upstate New York. Also featured will be Dr. Alex and Sandi Bocovoy. Sandi Bocovoy is the North American Division director of Vacation Bible School training for Native American Ministries and, along with Mary Martinez, has been succesful in holding large scale VBS programs nationwide among Native American popuations. Dr. Bocovoy is prepared to present a health program dealing with important health issues among Native Americans. Dennis Pardee will captivate the attendees of our camp meeting this year. Dennis is a specialist in the art of making, decorating, and playing Native American flute replicas. His classes are fun and informative. Each par- ticipating student will receive their own handmade flute with instruction book and optional audio tape. 2000 t s

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People from various neighboring states travel to attend New York Native camp meeting because of the spir- Aug itual atmosphere and Christion fellowship. Many of the familiar events will be waiting such as our Sabbath

afternoon nature walk, canoeing on Hatch Lake, and evening of traditional Native stories around the camp EANER, GL tire, all topped off with a corn roast and watermelon feed. All are invited to enjoy spiritual renewal and warm fellowship. Come join our communion this year. ion Un

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FO_Pc_PE_PE_PLIVIEJUIVI 7 El LP c_PE_PEPc_PEPE_Pc_Pc_PE_Pc_Pc_Pc_Pc_PE_PE_Pc_P r_rosea 19 A Spiritual School and recreational programming. Located on a 140 acre campus directly adjacent to The sun shining through the clouds after Interstate 95, the Academy offers numerous amenities a refreshing rain. A child hurriedly pulling the wrapping from a birthday gift. A rose- such as easy access to the Portland Jetport, close prox- bud about to bloom. Pine Tree Academy imity to the Northern New England Conference office in the year 2000 and 2001—a school that and Parkview Memorial Hospital, the pleasures of the makes you feel good. grand Atlantic Ocean, several fine worshiping and evan. Pine Tree Academy, a rural 13 grade gelistic congregations, excellent shopping and, best of school in the busiest recreational center of all, an abundance of seasonal outdoor recreational Maine and located just a half-hour north opportunities including skiing, boating, hiking, moun- of Portland, is entering one of the most tain climbing, camping, kayaking and touring activities. exciting periods of its 26 year history at A visionary team of administrators has been assem- the Freeport, Maine campus. The stu- bled to lead Pine Tree Academy into its expansion dents, parents, teachers, administrators stage. David Thiele, an auditor with the General and directors are psyched about the pos- Conference, begins service as Business Manager and sibilities for the coming year. Dr. Wes Johnston, the director of Youth Culture and Beginning in September, the Academy Leadership for Good Will-Hinckley Homes and will initiate a four-month strategic plan- Schools, has assumed the office of principal. They are ning process to develop a comprehensive joining one of the finest faculty associations in the vision for the growth of the school. The Adventist school system. Academy will see a picture of what it Parents who are interested in a Seventh-day Adventist wants to become as it establishes and pri- education for their children, and a dedicated Christian oritizes its goals and objectives for the staff to assist in their spiritual, physical, intellectual and next five years and beyond. L social development, will find Pine Tree Academy deserv- With an expected increase in enroll- ing of serious consideration. ment for the coming year, the adminis- If you are a student in kindergarten through the 12th tration and faculty are creating new opportunities for its dormitory and day grade and would like to attend Pine Tree Academy, student populations. The newly elected please call (207) 865-4747 or email Dr. Johnston at Student Association will be an active participant in the [email protected]. We hope to see you in August. improvement of its academic, artistic, social, industrial Wes Johnston, principal Pine Tree Academy

"High" Sabbath being served, the warmth of this And still the day didn't end. A fey, renewal of a spirit of humility burst left, but some stayed to fellowship May 20, 2000 was not just the bap- into singing hymns of praise. with each other a little while longer tism of Amy Tyler and Daniel Members and visitors proceeded in singing and praising. This was de Cromwell into the Auburn church outside to the Fellowship Hall next initely a "high" Sabbath for the family, but it was a Sabbath filled door to the church for the Auburn church family as they were with events that earmarked the day Communion service. Sitting around real beacon of light alive with the as a "high" Sabbath. The church the Communion table arranged in a sweet savor of love for one another entered into the celebration with a horseshoe design, Pastor Baumgarten in the small community within the complete ceremony that followed officiated as the plate of unleavened city of Auburn. the sermon brought to the church by bread was passed representing Pastor Ken Baumgarten. Christ's broken body and freshly Joyce A. Leonard, communication secretary The church rejoiced and accepted squeezed grape juice was provided as Auburn church the two candidates who entered into the unfermented wine representing the watery grave of baptism as a Christ's blood that He shed for us. "A Gift from God" 2000 t

us public admission of accepting Christ And this wasn't the grand finale. Pauline Nota stood in her kitchen

Aug and took their pledge to follow Jesus Oh no! Then came the agape meal.

from their walk of daily living and Fresh fruits of all sorts, homemade doing her household chores while

EANER, witnessing for Him into the kingdom breads and nuts, provided by many deep in thought about what title

GL to come. But the day didn't end members as the "love feast," brought she would give the newsletter she ion there. the Fellowship Hall into a burst of was working on. She believes she Un

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lan church basement, was next. As each the church, Amy Tyler and Dan in her as loudly as if God stood At group finished the foot-washing cer- Crowell will never forget. Even after next to her and said, "Freedom emony followed by hugs and hand- the baptism certificates are put away, Within." She was so thrilled with Amm. shakes toward the brother or sister the memory will remain—forever. excitement she called her friend 20

id editor, Joyce Leonard, and said, ty jails as well as the correctional Joyce confided in a friend. This friend have the name of the newsletter. facilities in So. Windham, was impressed to reach another od just gave it to me—FREEDOM Charlestown and Bucks Harbor, friend that was from a local business 1ITHIN. What do you think?" Joyce Maine. It is also being distributed in who was then impressed to donate a as just as convinced that Pauline prisons in California, Texas, Florida, 6745 Lanier Industrial copier for the as inspired by God with that title South Carolina, Kansas, Illinois, production of FREEDOM WITHIN. It was id they felt assured that God had Louisiana, New Hampshire, New delivered on Valentine's Day during a deed called them to this ministry. York, the State of Washington, as snow storm. March 2000 marked the second well as Canada and Africa. This was above and beyond the iniversary of FREEDOM WITHIN start- Now 1200 copies later, in two expectations and was truly a priceless g with 175 copies to Maine State years time, God impressed Pauline "gift from God." It was a gift of ison being distributed by Chaplain again to begin a Youth Ministry honor as well as a gift of assurance latt Kantrowitz. When it came time Outreach newsletter for juvenile that His work would advance and 1r- the printing of each issue, the delinquents who are in youth cen- continue for He promises to provide. uestion always arose, "Do we have ters. Many of the inmates, who enjoy In a sacred ceremony, Pastor Ken lough money to cover the costs FREEDOM WITHIN, have volunteered to Baumgarten officiated at the anoint- id where is the cheapest place to write articles and testimonies so that ing service for the printer that was aye it copied?" The donations these youth will choose a different once used for common work and will ways managed to trickle in and path and not end up in prison. We now be used for the sacred work of hen from the most unexpected pray this newsletter will, hopefully by spreading God's message to those onors. There was always enough to the Grace of God, give our young who will receive it with open hearts. Ike care of the paper, copying and people courage to change the cycle Pauline and Joyce, along with their ostage and one more time the work of circumstances and make better friend Steve Colewa, a participant in ould be completed. God always choices for their lives. It will be the prison outreach ministry, stood in rovided and each time Pauline and called, FREEDOM PROMISED. But the awe as they ministered and took part iyce were reassured that this out- haunting question remained, "How in the humble ceremony, dedicating ach was entrusted to them to do can we afford the printing and their "gift from God." is work by reaching out in a unique postage of yet another newsletter?" And this "gift for God" was con- .ay to society's forgotten. Those of us who know that God secrated and dedicated to His ser- Each time the printing increased does work in mysterious ways still vice, for FREEDOM WITHIN is His .ith the number of copies to be never fail to be surprised when His prison outreach. ant out. It had advanced from ways of mystery begin their work. It Joyce A. Leonard, communication secretary laine State Prison to several coun- began behind a closed door when Auburn church

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21 praise and learning about the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The first weekend of April the camp was opened to Spanish speaking new soumnin riny rriounDHALVARD THOMSEN, CORRESPONDENT members and that group swelled tc some 150 on Sabbath! Dedication, Faithfulness, and study daily with them the Bible Each spring retreat weekend is and Christian Enthusiasm lesson for the next week. planned for the purpose of giving a Over many years Jean Wilson has wider view of the church beyond th Jean Wilson, kindergarten leader and given many lectures and seminars on local congregation—we want new superintendent in the Fitchburg how to teach children. Most recently members to know about the church brings a very she was a featured world-wide church they have joined special atmosphere of speaker at the Sabbath From start to finish—the Friday warmth and acceptance School Forum held by evening vesper program, Sabbath to the children who the Fitchburg Seventh- school and the worship service, othl enter her classroom. day Adventist Church at presentations, music, chances to be She is there well before Camp Winnekeag. Her in the beautiful out-of-doors, good starting time. There is a topic was "Preparation food—what a blessing! happy ring in her voice For Leadership in I wish everyone could experience as she greets each child Children's Divisions." the fresh and vibrant love of new with, Happy Sabbath! More emphatic and Christians! I wish everyone could Isn't this a beautiful impressive than her catch that spirit of new life in Jesup day? I'm so glad you've words are her constant I wish you would touch a life for come to Sabbath and consistent demon- Him this new year 2000 so that School today! And each strations of all the princi- your friend can be a part of child is invited to take ples she sets forth in Southern New England's New part in a pre-session lean Wilson, kindergarten those lectures. Member Retreat weekends March activity. leader and superintendent in the Fitchburg church. The members for the 23-25 or March 30 - April 1, 2001 Norma Niemi, seated Fitchburg church thank at the piano, plays soft- Judy Thomsen, correspondent Jean, for her dedication, faithfulness ly some songs familiar to the child- Southern New England Conference and Christian ren. Before going to their seats, they enthusiasm in chil- linger at a large sandbox seascape dren's ministries, with a lighthouse, rocks, boats, and and pray that her shells, there to be touched and han- quiet dependable dled by them. leadership will be When the little ones take their an inspiration to places, they look into the face of all. their teacher who leads them in tUG (4te CZ:yea singing songs of motion and emo- Thelma Hale, commu- tion. Then all becomes quiet as a nication secretary The true beauty and love of God's Character as call is made for volunteers to pray. Fitchburg church you have never seen it before Everything becomes still as they lis- ten to their own voices in prayer. I Wish . . Evangelism with Paul's approach: The mission story helps everyone I wish you could "I [am] determined not to know anything . . . understand why they give offering have been at except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." money and what the children who Camp Winnekeag 1 Cor. 2:2 NKJV are helped by it are like. How hap- the weekend of "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach pily they give! April 28-30. An the gospel . . ." 1 Cor. 1:17 NKJV Moving to their Bible lesson study invitation to center both teacher and pupils ask Southern New Ty Forrest Gibson questions and receive answers. The England Speaker/Director of Light Bearer's Ministry teacher points out the lesson story Conference new Fri., Sat., Sun., Tues., Wed. in the Bible and helps them read it members in 1999 7:15 p.m. by repetition. and the early part Sept. 15 - Sept. 30 Just before the dismissal prayer the of 2000 brought Sabbath school paper, Little Friend, some 70 guests Braintree Seventh-day Adventist Church is placed in each tiny outstretched and presenters for For information call (781) 356-4556 hand. It will be taken home for their a wonderful week- parents to read the stories to them end of prayer, 22

)rdination at Fitchburg Spanish Group Baptisms at )anbury-Bethel Church Inaugurates New Building Fitchburg Church

From 1994 to the present the Heaven's blessing on the newly bap- work of the Spanish group in tized friends in the Fitchburg Fitchburg has progressed steadi- Seventh-day Adventist Church on ly—from two children's Sabbath January 29 was joyfully received as Schools, vari- Pastor Scarborough lift- ous Com- ,S1,11 ed the candidates from a 1,0 munity watery grave. Pictured Service pro- from the January 29 jects, and baptism are: (kr) pastor evangelistic Scarborough, Nelson crusades, to Snipes, Eric McNeil, he service was well attended by the inaugura- Lucelinia McLean, Juan imily and many friends the after- tion of its Figuerao, Nathalie Lewis, oon of May 13 when Tom new building Evita Wilbur, Malcolm ,ombrowski was ordained to the Standing at the front of their new sanctuary on May 6, are from left to right: Juan Gonzalez, head Wilbur, Lance Wilbur. ospel ministry. Participants in the 2000! Pastor elder; Hal Thomsen, Southern New England (Not pictured) Dwayne 2rvice included fellow pastors and Conference president; Teresa and Angel Angel Amaro Gordan, Princeton Holt, onference representatives shown Amaro, pastor; Carmen Rivera, also an elder; has been pas- and Edgardo Herrera who assists the pastor. Erica Hay, Carlyle 'ith Sandra and Tom (center tor of the dis- Richards. ont). From left: Richard Marker, trict since 1996. The group wor- These three members were added onference secretary; Sandra and shiped at the Fitchburg English by baptism to the church family ric Doran; Halyard Thomsen, church for a time and then was during the second quarter of this resident; John and Denise able to purchase the present year: Luanna V. Isaac, Ivan Campos, lcGhee, church planting coach; building at 179 Pratt Street. The and Scott Thibeau. ill Warcholik; and Larry Becker, church has seating for one hun- linisterial secretary. Dombrowski Thelma Hale, communication secretary dred; there are about seventy-five currently pastor of the Danbury, Fitchburg church attending each Sabbath. lainville and Waterbury churches -1 Connecticut. Judy Thomsen, corre- spondent •dy Thomsen Southern New )uthern New England Conference England Conference

Baby Dedication Held at Village Church

Eleven-month Christie Sue Benoit was brought by her parents Susan and LEGAL NOTICE Christopher Benoit to the Notice is hereby given of a special Constituency South Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of 2000 Seventh-day Adventists to be held at 10:00 a.m., Lancaster t Village Seventh-day Adventist church to be dedi- Sunday, November 5, 2000, at a location to be us Aug cated to the Lord on Mother's Day, May 13, announced in a future notice. 2000. Her grandparents, Victoria and Roger GLEANER, Girouard and her aunt Amber were present also The purpose of the meeting is to make decisions to support her and her parents. Pastor Ray Daniel regarding secondary education issues of the Southern n New England Conference including possible changes in happily performed the dedication ceremony. io the use of the Secondary Education Trust Fund. Un ict Geraldine I. Grout, communication secretary lan South Lancaster Village church Halyard B. Thomsen, President At Richard A. Marker, Secretary lo. 23

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Adventist Singles fa Friends: Mission trip to Chile is being planned Villa Alemana, with Wayne & Rachel Dull. Dates are Oct. 22 to Nov. There will be a large evangelistic meeting and a fairly large church to bui Call or e-mail: Lorraine Hansen (828) 697-2409, [email protected]; INJETRI BOARD Wade Cazes (403) 527-5849, [email protected]; or web s www2.memlane.com/asom/. National Singles Camp, Camp MiVoden, Hayden Lake, Idaho, Aug. 2 Sept. 4 - a week of spiritual and physical renewal. Join active singles frc across North America in waterskiing, horseback riding, mountain bikir Eastern Daylight Saving Time creative crafts and many other exciting activities. For brochure, conta Sunset Table Lorene Soderstrom, 5261 Sonora Way, Carmichael, CA 95608, phone (91 September 1 08 15 22 29 967-6178, e-mail: [email protected]. Bangor, ME 7:09 6:56 6:43 6:29 6:16 Portland, ME 7:14 7:01 6:48 6:35 6:23 Boston, MA 7:16 7:03 6:51 6:39 6:26 So. Lancaster, MA 7:18 7:06 6:53 6:41 6:29 Pittsfield, MA 7:24 7:12 7:00 6:47 6:35 DRISKILL, Thomas,—b. Mar. 10, 1931; d. Nov. 25, 1999. He was a retir Hartford, CT 7:21 7:09 6:57 6:45 6:33 certified registered nurse anesthetist, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, servi as a medic in Korea. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Edna. Four ct New York, NY 7:25 7:14 7:02 6:50 6:39 dren: Steven (Cathy) Driskill of Albany, OR; Carolyn (Jerry) Masser Driskill Albany, NY 7:25 7:13 7:00 6:48 6:35 Silver Spring, MD; Jeanette Driskill of Redondo Beach, CA; and Philip (La 7:33 7:20 7:08 6:55 6:43 Utica, NY Driskill of Elkhart, IN; five sisters and three brothers, and seven grandchildr( Syracuse, NY 7:36 7:24 7:12 6:59 6:46 Rochester, NY 7:42 7:30 7:17 7:05 6:52 GORDY, Linda Ziegler,—b. Mar. 5, 1944; d. Feb. 29, 2000. She is surviv by her husband, Donald of 36 years; daughters, Lori Gordy of Elmira, NY; L Buffalo, NY 7:47 7:35 7:22 7:10 6:57 Poyuzina of San Diego, CA, granddaughter, Brittney Poyuzina of San Diec Hamilton, Bda. 7:40 7:31 7:21 7:12 7:03 CA; mother and father, Frank and Betty Siegler of Elmira, NY; sisters Je Marsh of Odessa, NY; Suzanne Rounds of Montour Falls, NY; Gail Tobiass of Camden, NY; brother, Robert Ziegler of Elmira, NY. SIMKIN, Mildred,—b. Aug. 11, 1906; d. Dec. 31, 1999. She was a mei Spot let ber of the Elmira church. She was predeceased in 1990 by her husband 57 years, Leon. Survivors include her sisters, Helen Ross and Alice Brubak (formerly Washington annual meeting) "Washington Sabbath 2000" sister-in-law, Ruth Gallo; brothers-in-law, William Simkin and Allen (Eleam will take place on Sabbath, Aug. 19. The Washington New Hampshire Simkin; several nieces and nephews. Church invites you to join them in this high Sabbath when Danny Shelton founder of Three Angles Broadcasting will be their guest speaker. Shelton will speak at the worship service and again in the afternoon. "Winds of Change" and "The Master Men" will have mini-concerts with other special music. The meeting will close with a baptism at Millen Pond.

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Alk Atlantic Union GLEANER, August 2000 "His Grace Will Lead Them Home" Here's what some Family Ministries leaders are saying about the new curriculum: "Briqf, informative. A good introduction for individuals desiring to have a significant role in family ministries." Dr. 1.41N)11-11-)1 Rupert Young, Northeastern Conference CONVENTION • "This new curriculum is just what family ministries has • needed for a long time . . . it will help our local leaders feel • T ooking for a way to "jump-start" or revitalize family ministries more confident in taking a more polished and professional • Lin your local church? • approach to family ministry education." Ken & Helen Bryant, • "His Grace Will Lead Them Home" a Family Ministries Florida Conference • Convention will be held October 19-22, 2000 at the Crowne Plaza • Hotel in Albany, New York. Designed for busy leaders, the conven- "At last. Here is an educational experience for busy peo- tion will provide a convenient way to complete the classwork for ple with a passion to minister to families in their local • church. This foundational curriculum is based on biblical • Family Ministries Certification. • principles and focuses on creating and maintaining healthy • Professional family ministries speakers Wilma Kirk-Lee, Jorge • Mayer, Ada Garcia, Walter Wright, Dick Stenbakken, Ron & Karen families!" Lynn Oriel, Carolina Conference • Flowers, Willie Oliver and others will be featured. "I believe the curriculum training will help us become bet- • Seminar topics include: Biblical Foundations for Family ter equipped to train our congregations for the new millenni- • Ministry, Human Growth and Development, Understanding the um!" Melvin Preston, South Atlantic Conference • Family as a System, Spiritual Parenting, Sexuality Education, • Take advantage of this excellent opportunity for advanced training • Marriage Strengthening, Communication, Anger and Conflict • Resolution, Effective Family Ministries in the Local Church, and in family ministries, credit toward Family Ministries Certification, • and networking with professional family life practitioners. • Family: Center for Evangelism. • The convention will begin at noon on Thursday, October 19 Early bird registration fee $99 if you sign up before August 31, 2000. After that date, a limited number of registrations will be • with registration and continue through noon on Sunday, • accepted at a fee of $129. For more information and to register, • October 22. A General Session and Sunday Brunch is sched- • uled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday. call AdventSource at 1-800-328-0525 or send your check to • AdventSource — Albany Family Ministries Convention 2000, 5040 • Two Family Ministry Conventions will be offered in 2000 at • Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506. • sites in Albany, NY and Orlando, Florida. An important goal of the • convention is to train local church leaders using the new Family • Willie Oliver, NAD Family Ministries director • Ministries Curriculum released in January 1999. • • • OOOOOOO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • OOOOOOOO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • II

SS\r_.14 A J zzainnitizi didn't know what to expect the first time I attend- up interviews for me in my field? That certainly was ed the conference in 1997. They called it SSAC — the general idea of the SSAC conference. But there the Southern Society of Adventist Communicators. were other membership benefits to consider such as As a graduating senior with little job experience and professional development, leadership opportunities, even less hope of finding a job after graduation, this exchange of experiences and ideas, and basically unit- gathering of communications practitioners from all ing practitioners with similar interests. These are the walks of media life seemed to be a virtual smorgas- reasons why George Powell, former editor of The bord of opportunity. Southern Tidings, in 1988, pulled together Adventist Strolling through the hotel lobby or just sitting in communicators in the Southern Union and formed the the seminars, one could find some of the best and Southern Society of Adventist Communicators. brightest the world of communications had to offer . . . In the working world, for practically every career 2000

t s and they were all Seventh-day Adventist Christians. you can imagine there are at least 2 professional u The experience was so overwhelming that (you won't organizations that promote professional develop- Aug

ER, believe this) I, along with some of my classmates, just ment, represent member interests, encourage had to sleep through most of the seminars, when we self-improvement, and promote high standards of

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