MISSION STATEMENT insideSEPTEMBER To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform, 2004 instruct, and inspire our church members. FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 4 Too Blessed to Be Stressed Editorial 3 Youth & Relationships 15 5 Northeastern Conference Constituency Quoi de Neuf? 20 Session Report ¿Qué Está Pasando? 21 On the Move 31 6 How to Nurture Growth in Children NEWS Greater New York 6 Bermuda 11 8 Cover Story: Northeastern 12 Relationships and Time New York 14 Atlantic Union College 16 Northern New England 18 Southern New England 22

INFORMATION 16 A Mission- Bulletin Board 27 Driven Classifieds 29 College DEADLINES November Issue September 10 December Issue October 8 January Issue November 12 31 Swinyar Joins the SNEC Team September 2004 Vol. CIII, No. 9 The Atlantic Union GLEANER is pub- lished monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by BOUT THE OVER In this month’s cover story, entitled Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, A C : Hagerstown, MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD “Relationships and Time,” Willie and Elaine Oliver share with us the importance 21740. Annual subscription price, $8.00. POSTMASTER: Send address of being “intentional about creating an environment in our homes that communi- changes to Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak cates value to every member of the family.” The cover photo is a PhotoDisc image. Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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Making Love

he expression “making love” is over- times the lack of basic Christian values used and profoundly misunderstood among spouses (and members in general) Tin society and even the church today. who claim to profess the religion of Christ. When we think deeply about the phrase, we Where is the courtesy, the kindness, the gra- find that instead of referring to creating or cious spirit of preferring others above our- building love, what is really meant by “mak- selves? I declare that it is simply ridiculous ing love” is “making sex.” to consume large portions of the Bible (and However, to be blunt about it, whenever the Spirit of Prophecy) and still display a two people make sex outside the God- spirit of meanness, ill-will, and disrespect for ordained boundaries and guidelines of mar- each other. Is it possible that one may be so riage, what they have made is not love, but heavenly doctrinally perfect that they are no lies, hurts, heartaches, and tears. earthly relationally good? “Is it possible God designed and created marriage and The fact is, beloved readers, that our God the family to reflect the powerful symbol- is a God of relationship. Therefore, our reli- that one may ism of Christ and His church—a symbol- gion or theology must inform our conduct ism described as pure and unselfish. From which includes the basic ingredients that be so heavenly the genesis of this world’s existence, God comprise making love. So…what are they, said: “It is not good for the man to be you ask? doctrinally perfect alone. I will make a helper suitable for When a man treats his wife with caring him…. For this reason a man will leave his and unselfish love the way Christ treats His that they are father and mother and be united to his bride, the church, he is making or building wife, and they will become one flesh”— love. When husbands honor their wives so Genesis 2:18, 24 (NIV). husbands’ prayers may not be hindered no earthly Therefore, for the Christian, any kind of (Ephesians 5:25), he’s making love. Watch intimate sexual relationship outside the clear her run errands for him or see him doing relationally and distinct bounds of marriage between the dishes, they’re making love. As Chris one man and one woman is strictly forbid- Blake puts it in his book, SEARCHING FOR A good?” den by our Creator (Matthew 19:9, Galatians GOD TO LOVE (page 96), “Look at how the 5:19)! Such relationships are defective and two keep confidences, support, and smile inspired by the father of lies. through the troubles they go through. I believe Solomon understood this well They’re making love. Witness his opening when he wrote: “Though one may be over- up his insecurities to her. He’s making powered, two can defend themselves. A cord love…. Listen to them discuss the meaning of three strands is not quickly broken”— of life. They’re making love.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV). This writer believes May the spirit and passion of Christ con- the three strands represent a husband, a strain us to create love and build love for wife, and God, who is the author of love. No others in the way God designed. wonder we refer to it as “the cord of love.” Together, these three are invincible where Dr. Donald G. King is president of the Atlantic the bond of unselfish love reigns supreme. Union Conference and chairman of the Atlantic I am continually amazed to observe at Union College Board of Trustees.

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here it sat. I resisted the urge to open the postal package. I knew there would be treasures in that box especially for me from a very special friend. So it sat until Tjust the right moment. As I sat in my comfortable worship spot in our living room, I was very uncomfortable inside. It was one of those frustrating mornings. I wanted to worship Him, but my mind was in competition. The adversary seemed to taunt with thoughts that were critical, complaining and sometimes condemning. Those thoughts collided with the invitation to “Come and seek Me” and “Cast your cares upon me.” “How can I praise You, Lord, when I am so stressed?” My bombarded mind seemed to spiral to despair. “Lord, maybe I need some cheering!” I noticed my unopened parcel and decided now might be the right time. As I slowly relished in each gift, I dis- covered a little book. I randomly opened its pages. “I’m too blessed to be stressed,” its page proudly proclaimed. “What do you mean, Lord? ‘I’m too stressed to be blessed!’” As I said those words, a reality startled me. It was as though I heard God ask, “What would you like to do about that?” I remembered a verse that said, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”— Philippians 4:6,7 NIV. Perhaps that’s what my brother, Herm, meant when he responded to the CoNNECting editorial. He mentioned something about “disconnect- ing” so that one could “connect.” Perhaps as we disconnect from criti- cism, complaining, and condemnation, we can connect to truth. Disconnect to connect. Disconnect from focusing on the stress to focusing on the Savior. Disconnect from focusing on the problems to focusing on the promises of God. Does my stress change? Sometimes. More important, my attitude and my By Lynn Ortel resource change. God said if I admit the truth about what’s happening in my life and continue to trust Him, my stress will be reduced because my heart will have connected with Him. I will be able to praise and be grateful in spite of the stress. God won the competition that morning. I am grateful! Remember the little book? Back in the late 80’s, my friend Phyllis gave me a friend- ship/gift bag. I could use the contents myself or share with someone in need. That very bag with a picture of swans on each side has been sent back and forth between us. The bag, now crinkled, glue-gunned and taped, still sends powerful messages—messages of building up and blessings. I wonder if Phyllis realized the potential of her little book. God did! His timing was per- fect and powerful. I wonder what God will do for Phyllis as I send her package today.

Lynn Ortel, communication and supportive ministires director for the Northern New England Conference, writes from Portland, Maine.

4 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Northeastern Conference Constituency Session Report Administrators Reelected

The Northeastern Conference convened its first quadrennial coordinator - Jose Joseph; Hispanic coordinator - Isaias Rojas; and twenty-fourth regular Constituency Session on June 6, Western New York coordinator - James Parham on a volun- 2004, at Camp Victory Lake in Hyde Park, teer basis. Positions to be appointed by the New York. During the session the constituents Northeastern Conference Executive received reports, voted recommendations Committee are ASI and Youth associate. regarding proposed changes to the The elected members of the executive Northeastern Conference Constitution and committee for the next quadrennial are, ex- Bylaws, as well as elected officers for the next officio members: Trevor Baker, chairperson; quadrennium. Trevor H. C. Baker, Larry J. Larry Bailey, secretary, Seth Bardu, Pollyana Bailey, and Seth T. Bardu were reelected presi- Barnes, Rupert Young, Daniel Honore, Jose dent, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Joseph, Isaias Rojas, James Parham. Each of the administrative officers brings a Members: Milton Haynes, Ferron Francis, wealth of experience to their current posi- David Hosten, Desmond Mahoney, Sharon tions. Baker has served in the Northeastern Mohamed, Vincent Goff, Roy McDonald, Conference since 1969 in various positions Norma Nelson-Dwyer, Ronald Hoyte, Betty including pastor, youth director, executive Trevor Baker, president Johnson, Carol Dozier, Serge Cadet, Colette secretary, and as president since March Dieujuste, Hamilton Ramos, Manuel Cabral, 2002. Bailey has served the Northeastern Eldeen King, James LaMar, Abraham Jules, Conference since 1974 as pastor, steward- Ives Roberts, Charles Creech, Courtney ship director, information technology sys- Goulding, Henoc Paulicin, Donnett Blake, tems director, assistant to the executive sec- and Fitzerald Kerr. retary, and executive secretary since April Tw elve new churches were voted into the 2002. Bardu has more than sixteen years of sisterhood of churches: Amazing Grace experience in conference treasury account- (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Calvary First Nigerian ing and management. He formerly served in (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Haverhill (Haverhill, N.Y.), the Southern Union Conference and South Metheun Hispanic (Metheun, Mass.), Sichem Central Conference. He has been serving as French (Waltham, Mass.), Sychar French treasurer in the Northeastern Conference (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Ben-Emmanuel (Randolph, since September 2002 and is working to Mass.), El Siloe (Lynn, Mass.), Immanuel help the conference achieve financial solven- Larry Bailey, secretary Tabernacle (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Roxbury cy and stability. (Roxbury, Mass.), Sion (Cambridge, Mass.), The session recessed due to the lateness of and Uniondale (Uniondale, N.Y.). the hour and reconvened on July 25, 2004, at Representatives from the Atlantic Union, which time, the departmental staff and the North American Division, and the General executive committee members were elected. Conference Auditing Service were present and The constituents voted the following depart- participated in the constituency meeting. mental assignments: ABC Manager - Kenneth During the next quadrennium, the Scarlett; Communication and Religious Northeastern Conference administrators, Liberty - Clement Murray; Community departmental directors, staff, executive com- Services and Health Ministries - Fitzgerald mittee members, and pastors will serve the Kerr; Education - Pollyanna Barnes; Family 47,572 constituents in the states of Ministries - Jesse Bevel; Ministerial - Rupert Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Young; Personal Ministries and Sabbath Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and School - Oswald Euell; Publishing and FHES - Seth Bardu, treasurer Vermont, who worship in 150 churches and Lawrence Brown; Stewardship and Trust 45 missions. Services - Daniel Honore; Women’s Ministries - Mirielle St. Pierre; Youth Ministries - Newton Cleghorne; Haitian Ednor A. P. Davison, GLEANER editor.

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“Train up a child in the way he should makes no sense to have stop lights that no one obeys, so, too, it makes no sense to have boundaries that go: and when he is old, he will not children do not obey. Boundaries help children to depart from it”—Proverbs 22:6. While develop respect for rules and regulations as well as this text holds several theological law and authority. Boundaries, however, must be age appropriate. implications, we will limit ourselves to the admonition to train. Hardly any- Do not give a command unless you mean it. If you do not want your child to do the dishes now or make his one denies the fact that a child needs or her bed, do not ask him or her to do so. But, if you to be disciplined, the controversy mean that they are to wash the dishes, make the bed, comes over the scope and frequency of clean up their room, etc., then it should be done. the discipline. Regardless of one’s Remember that anger is a learned behavior, there- fore, it can be unlearned. Do not make excuses for opinion on the matter it cannot be your child’s anger. Correct the behavior and teach denied that if discipline is to be effec- appropriate ways to deal with emotions. tive, it must be consistent. What some Make good use of time-outs—they can help to normal- parents fail to realize is that if a child ize a situation and to ignore a child’s negative behavior. still gets what he wants even after he Give affirmation for good behavior. Affirmation helps misbehaves, the chances are the child strengthen a child’s self-esteem and provides encourage- ment to repeat the good behavior. will misbehave again. To be consistent, parents should keep the following Avoid Sibling Rivalry principles in mind. A common problem most parents talk about is sibling rivalry. It happens at almost every stage of a child’s development. Some parents claim that they are in a Spiritual Discipline Should Be Consistent quandary as to what to do with this problem. First we Establish boundaries for your children. Boundaries think they ought to understand some of the causative when established are to be enforced. Just as how it factors that enhance sibling rivalry. By Alanzo Smith

6 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site some point, be inclusive with your children rather “Parents must invest the than exclusive. Playing referee—Frequently, parents act as referee, time, energy, and prayer in they become overly involved in every dispute their chil- dren are having. This tends to be a no win situation, the training of their children.” since one child inevitably ends up thinking the par- ent is taking sides. Older children often assume that Mom is overprotective of the smaller or weaker sib- Comparing—Most parents know to avoid unfavorable ling—a perception that may induce more teasing. comparisons. What we may not realize, however, is that For the younger child, Mom’s intervention may rein- even positive comments can exacerbate problems between force his behavior or resentment. Assuming that one siblings. Parents should know that whether they com- child isn’t bullying the other, parents should resist pare their children with their siblings or other children the temptation to intrude, or be advice experts. the result will be just as negative. Therefore, they Instead, encourage kids to work things out. This should avoid comparing their child with eases rivalry other children. Accept and appreciate and teaches them for who they are. “Boundaries help children children how Labeling—It’s natural for children to to negotiate. carve out their own niches, but when par- to develop respect for rules Indeed, chil- ents do so by labeling one child a scholar, dren are an the other an artist, for instance, animosity and regulations as well as heritage of the can arise. Remember each child is creat- Lord (Psalm ed in the image of God and each one is law and authority.” 127:3), and special in His sight. parents have a Insisting on sharing—Children frequently interfere with great responsibility to make their heritage a blessing. sibling property. An intervention such as, “Stop fighting, sis- Parents must invest the time, energy, and prayer in the ters should share,” can do more harm than good. It is training of their children. Ellen White states clearly true that children should learn to share with their sib- that “To parents is committed the great work of educat- lings, however, parents should not forget their right to ing and training their children for the future, immortal individual privacy and boundaries within the guide- life”—CHILD GUIDANCE, p. 36. lines of the family dynamics. Alanzo Smith is the Greater New York Letting one child calls the shots—Often, one sibling, Conference family ministries director usually the older, dominates decisions, from picking day- and a marriage and family therapist. trip destinations to which color to paint the playroom. Not only does this structure create envy and jealousy, but it can foster a domineering mentality. This domi- nation can be played out in other areas of the child’s life or may be carried into adult life. Whenever a child grows up thinking it’s my way or no way, such a child will inevitably develop selfishness. Diplomacy and discretion must be administered by the par- ents—engage each child in the decision making at

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ne of the greatest tioning, society prospers under God’s challenges to rela- hand. When this model is not in place, Otionships in we suffer the consequences of a less Western society today is than ideal arrangement. the high value we place Adam was alone and that was not on individualism. The del- good. Everything else in Creation was icate balance between good (Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, individual rights and fam- 25). As Adam began to function as ily rights has tilted in God’s representative by naming the favor of individual rights. animals (Genesis 2:19-20), which rep- However, more recently, resented his dominion over them family clinicians and soci- (Genesis 1:28), he became aware of ologists have been shifting his solitude (Genesis 2:20). God their focus from the indi- therefore put Adam to sleep (Genesis vidual to the family sys- 2:21) and created Eve from his flesh tem. When we look at and bone (Genesis 2:21-23). family relations through This biblical narrative makes clear the prism of systems theo- that God decided to make a helper ry, we quickly realize that suitable (that corresponded to him) for all the players that belong Adam, as He created the first family to a particular system are system. The term helper, to be sure, is interrelated in that they not a demeaning term, it is often used each affect the outcome of in Scripture to describe God (Psalm the entire system. 33:20, 70:5, 115:9). God’s method of From the beginning of taking a rib from Adam, teaches that time, God created family man and woman share a common systems. Genesis 2:18 identity—they are equals, each fully Mike and Lynn Ortel take time out of their busy schedules of providing ministry to declares: “Then the Lord participating in God’s gift of His image the members of the Northern New England Conference to play scrabble. God said, ‘It is not good and likeness (Genesis 2:21-23). Yet for the man to be alone; I they are different, so that a man and Time is the stuff life is made will make him a helper suitable for woman can bond together as husband up of. Relationships are what him”’ (NASB95).* and wife, and so meet each other’s This text records the creation of the deepest needs for intimacy, lifelong make life worth living. When first woman and the institution of mar- commitment, and mutual support we share our time, we share riage, so it says much about the founda- (Genesis 2:24-25). our lives. The more meaning- tion of family relationships as planned Ellen White makes clear that it was ful time we share together the by God for humanity. God intended God’s plan for man to be a social husband and wife to be a spiritual, func- being, not for him to live alone. more we will matter and be tional unity, walking in integrity, serving Despite the beautiful scenes of Eden, closer to each other. God, and keeping His commandments as well as close association with the together. When this harmony is func- angels and with God, it simply was not

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intimacy (closeness) to develop, nization. The factory and the truck took we need to spend time with one husbands and fathers away from their another. Spending time with each families for long hours each day. With other means much more than just physical separation came emotional dis- merely sharing an apartment or connection and alienation between house with another. In order for spouses as well as between fathers (and people to really feel close to each subsequently mothers) and children. other, so that meaningful relation- The information age has simply taken ship can be identified, meaningful alienation a quantum leap further by interaction needs to take place invading the home with warped ideas within the boundaries of accepted and values through the medium of tele- Frank Niles, seen here with his daughters, Bethany and Kendra, reg- and acceptable behavior. This is vision, also the proliferation of Cable ularly spends time in prayer and worship with his family of four. the very reason why bridging the TV and video and DVD rental outlets. gap of alienation and separation in Other video-related electronic gadgets enough to satisfy man’s desire for relationships is the greatest challenge like PS2 and X-box, as well as the empathy and companionship facing families in the church and in invention of the cellular phone, which (PATRIARCHS AND PROPHETS, p. 46). society today. most teenagers own today, has robbed In Genesis 1:28 the biblical record The 20th century was a time of great parents and children of important face- states that “God blessed them; and discovery, invention and expansion in to-face time that is important for build- God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and mul- the American Republic and can aptly be ing meaningful relationships and trans- tiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; called the American century. During mitting important values. and rule over the fish of the sea and this time American society and to a Couples will naturally drift apart in over the birds of the sky and over great extent Western society evolved the fast-paced context that we inhabit every living thing that moves on the through several large historical cycles. today, where husbands and wives earth’” (NASB95). We went from an agrarian (farming) invariably work outside of the home A principal role assigned to Adam economy to the Industrial Revolution and children are left to fend for them- and Eve was to populate the earth and on to the information age. These selves after school as best they can. To (Genesis 1:28). This reveals some cycles, to be sure, have had a direct remain close and together in marital aspects of the nature and abilities of impact on how we negotiate relation- relationships, as well as in relation- men and women—people were creat- ships in the family and elsewhere. ships with our children, we need a ed to be members of families (to During the agrarian period most of the certain level of intentionality. belong to a family system). Everyone population lived on was created to be a social creature. small farms. Most Rita Smith and her daughters, Meghan and Belle Scully, enjoy spending time reading in the evenings. It has been a tradition since they were old enough to hear bedtime stories. The image and likeness of God parents, children, as (Genesis 1:26–27) are most immedi- well as other relatives ately linked to humanity’s power to often lived and rule over creation (Genesis 1:26) and worked together each to reflect the nature and graces of day planting crops or male and female gender (Genesis doing chores in close 1:27). Human rule over the earth proximity of each reflects God’s perfect and sovereign other. Physical prox- rule over the universe. Human gender imity facilitated emo- reflects God’s infinitely deep character tional and spiritual as the potent Creator and the perfectly closeness, nurture wise, loving, and nurturing person. and support. It is amazing how far we have come However, the from God’s ideal for the human race. Industrial Revolution God created us to be in relationship arrived with the and in community. And, in order for invention of mecha-

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derful way to make emotional deposits the discipline and instruction of the in the lives of each of the members of Lord” (NASB95). our family system and create an envi- The Apostle Paul cautions fathers ronment of support and intimacy. and parents in general to not use their We are not suggesting perfect families. authority to abuse their children, and There is no such thing on this side of directs them to nurture their children Jordan. We are talking about intentionally physically by providing food, shelter, developing family systems that are nur- and clothing, but also emotionally and turing, supportive, protective, and caring spiritually. And lastly, Paul urges par- despite the ups and downs every family ents to discipline in love and not in will experience, especially if you are rais- anger, lest we injure either the body or ing teenagers like we are right now. Satan the spirit of the child, or possibly knows that families who are strong and both, and to be sure that our discipline healthy are a great witness for the truth is fair and consistent. and that the opposite is also true. This Jesus is coming soon, and we need to means that families are engaged in the be ready with our families for this won- great controversy between good and evil derful and blessed event. To be ready and unless they choose Jesus every day, we need to be intentional about creat- Satan is going to win. ing an environment in our homes that What about single parents? Some of communicates value to every member you may ask. And our response is the of the family. By spending meaningful same. While the task of parenting is time together, we can develop intimacy comparatively much more taxing on and cohesion that will bring health to Premila and Allan Willmott and their children, Priscilla and the average single parent, being inten- our family relationships and spiritual Ashok, spend vacation time together in India visiting with family and friends. tional about connecting positively health to share with our neighbors. This every day with their children is a goal is the reality we are praying for. We are In our family we have been inten- every Christian parent should have. In praying for our family and for each of tional about spending meaningful time families where parents are close to yours as well. Maranatha! together each day. Daily family worship their children and there is mutual * NASB 95 – New American Standard Bible 95 at 5:45 each morning in our home has trust, disciplinary problems remain at been a wonderful way to stay connect- a minimum. However, where there is Willie Oliver is director of Family ed to Jesus and to each other. During constant strife between parents and Ministries for the North American Division this time each morning, we catch up children we also find the debris of bro- of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and with each other’s lives and have an ken lives and broken dreams. writes from Silver Spring, Maryland. opportunity to pray together for the Ellen White states in THE ADVENTIST Elaine Oliver is director of Financial Aid challenges of the day ahead. This daily HOME, “One well-ordered, well-disci- at Columbia Union College and a marriage environment in a family creates an plined family tells more in behalf of and family consultant for the North emotional and spiritual oasis that con- Christianity than all the sermons that American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She writes from Silver nects family members to each other. can be preached” (p. 32). Order and Spring, Maryland. Another way we are intentional in our discipline are virtues that are only family about spending meaningful time evident when we make time with our together each day is by having dinner children a high priority. Since we are together as often as possible. A dinner all humans and make mistakes, we ritual that we have developed in recent need to remember that God is willing months with great positive results is to to forgive and help us to rearrange give each member of the family an our priorities. opportunity to share one thing they In Ephesians 6:4 the Bible states, appreciate about each person in our “Fathers, do not provoke your chil- family circle of four. This is truly a won- dren to anger, but bring them up in

10 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Open-Air Revival: Summer Evangelism With A Difference B

had enough sound to drown out the ERMUDA big speakers on the hill. The sermons were augmented with health related screenings (blood pressure, choles- terol, sugar level), testimonies from former drug addicts, special music, and the opening of our Community Service Center for clothing, etc. It did not rain on the open-air revival the entire nine nights of the crusade even though forecasts called for at least three days of rain. In the end, six persons took their stand for Jesus and are presently receiving Bible study. Plans are being made to keep something going in the area on a regu- lar basis as some members of the com- Former NFL player, Dale Butler, shared his testimony. Soloist Tanya Harvey touched the hearts of those attending with her singing. munity have requested. D. Randolph Wilson, correspondent BDA The Pembroke Seventh-day Adventist Ebbin presented God’s word to the Church decided they wanted to do Glebe Road and St. Monica’s Road evangelism on their own instead of community, one of the most difficult OFFICIAL NOTICE with another church. So what did they areas for ministry in Bermuda by far. Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists decide to do? They decided to hold an In fact, while presenting his first mes- NOTICE is hereby given that the 7th Triennial Session of the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at open-air revival for nine nights! In sage, there was a police raid on the the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church Complex, tune with the Holy Spirit, they stepped Hamilton, Bermuda, on Sunday, September 12, 2004, at 8:30 area less than two hundred feet away. a.m. The Organizing Committee will meet on Thursday, out of their front door and set up That first night was a real trial. There September 9 at 6:00 p.m. and the Nominating Committee will be meeting on Friday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose chairs in the parking lot, hooked up was a party with boom speakers just of this meeting is to elect Officers, Executive and Trustees Committees, the School Board, and Departmental Directors the public address system and LCD across the street while our sound sys- for the ensuing term; to receive reports; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the session. projector, utilized a spirit-filled theolo- tem didn’t work. Then someone Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for each 25 members or major gy student from AUC who presented loaned the speaker a miniature sound fraction thereof. Additional delegates are members of the Executive and Trustee Committees of the Bermuda the word of God with power and great system to place about his waist to Conference; members of the Executive Committee of the authority for nine straight nights. What Atlantic Union Conference; all employees holding credentials throw his voice a bit further. It resem- and licenses issued by the Bermuda Conference; and members a blessing it was! bled a David and Goliath situation. of the General Conference Executive Committee who may be present. The number of General Conference delegates shall Night after night Evangelist Howard However, when the night ended, we not exceed 10% of the total number of regular delegates. Samuel U. Bulgin, President Sydney C. Gibbons, Secretary

OFFICIAL NOTICE Theology Student Fired Up The Trustees of the Seventh-day Adventist About Evangelism Church of Bermuda NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Trustees of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bermuda, a legal corpora- Junior theology student Howard Ebbin has had quite a summer. In mid tion, will be held in connection with the Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists at the Hamilton Seventh-day May he completed his second year as a theology student at Atlantic Adventist Church Complex, Hamilton, Bermuda, Sunday, Union College. As a part of his education, he was invited to go to September 12, 2004. The first meeting of the legal corporation will be held at 11:00 a.m. Zimbabwe, East Africa, to be a part of the Global Evangelism evangelis- The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees tic meetings. In early June he and twelve of his fellow students traveled and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. to present end time messages to the people of Zimbabwe. More than Delegates to the Conference Session of the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are the delegates to the 1,300 were baptized. Conference Session of the Bermuda Conference Legal Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. D. Randolph Wilson, correspondent BDA Samuel U. Bulgin, President Sydney C. Gibbons, Secretary

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The Lawrence Hispanic church recently The Research Center was devel- and productive use of the center’s held graduation ceremonies for the first oped by the local church’s resources. The Lawrence church is graduating class of the Institute for the Department of Biblical Research and very excited to provide this service to Education of the Laity. On April 24 Education. This department was their members and help them gain a eighteen church members received cer- established last year and was headed better understanding of the Bible, our tificates of completion in a number of by three directors, Ray Regalado, church’s history and fundamental disciplines: Evangelism and Technology, Holy Scripture; Luis Cristian, Spirit of beliefs, as well as keeping them con- Hermeneutics, Church Doctrine, Prophecy, and Jerson Espaillat, nected to the Adventist family around Prophecy in the Books of Daniel and Understanding and Application of the the world. The overriding purpose is Revelation, Church Administration, and Church Manual. They presented sem- for the believer to strengthen his or Leadership. The Institute is part of the inars and workshops to keep the laity her faith in God and develop a closer newly created Biblical Research Center. informed, further develop an interest relationship with the Creator. The research center has a computer lab in continuous study of the Scriptures, The department is currently head- equipped with DSL Internet connec- and encourage the appropriate use ed by Maria E. Infante, director, and Jorge Vargas and Ramon De laRosa, tion, Office 2000 Professional, and and application of the Church assistant directors. During its first other applications. Each computer has Manual. The Center was developed in year, in addition to Lawrence, stu- access to more than 20 programs and order to serve as a place for study dents from churches in Manchester, features to facilitate study and research. and research, providing access to dif- N.H., Haverhill, Mass., Boston, The features range from several ver- ferent tools and research sources for Mass., and Lynn, Mass., participated sions of the Bible in English and spiritual growth and development. in the program. The department Spanish, Spirit of Prophecy (in The Center is also being used to plans to continue with classes once Spanish), all seven volumes of the teach a number of computer classes again this fall and welcomes all area Seventh-day Adventist Bible for beginners as well as advanced churches to participate. Commentary and the Bible Dictionary, users. Workshops and training are Maria Infante, director Legacy of Light, concordances, interac- also offered to guide the church Department of Biblical Research and Education tive Bible studies, and more. members towards the most effective Lawrence Hispanic church

Eight Pastors Ordained During Camp Meeting

Sabbath, July 3 was a particularly spe- Pastor Hope Ashmeade of the East cial day in the lives of eight New York church preached the ordina- Northeastern Conference pastors, their tion sermon. Other officiants were the wives, families, and churches. These conference administrators Trevor H. C. men were set aside for full ecclesiastical Baker, Larry Bailey, Seth Bardu and for- service through the ordinance of mer ministerial secretary, Benjamin Ordination. Cummings. Special music was provided The ordinands and their families by the Remnant Male Chorus of Linden included Roody Auguste, who pastors church. the Kerith and Eden churches; Valtricts C.A. Murray, correspondent NEC Candidates for ordination and their wives participated and Denese Binns of the Dimensions of in this solemn service. Hope and New Hope churches; Paul and Ellengold Goodridge of the Cambridge and Gethsemane churches; Paul and Wendy Graham of the Uniondale and Macedonia churches; Earl and Veronica Liburd of the Newburgh Tabernacle and Beacon Light Tabernacle churches; Henoc and Belinda Paulicin of the Ephraim and Norwalk churches and the ORTHEASTERN Danbury mission; and Trevor Stewart of the Patmos and Immanuel Tabernacle Candidates for ordination face the congregation during Linden church’s Remnant Male Chorus presented spe- the ordination service. cial music at the ordination service.

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12 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Overflow Crowds Attend Camp Meeting N

Attendance at camp meeting on July 3, 2004, was at an to be delivered Atlantic Union Adventist Media/3ABN ORTHEASTERN unusually high level and was matched by the enthusiasm of production truck, all of those who crowded the youth tent, adult pavilion, and and members were overflow tent to more than capacity. Over and above the encouraged to con- nearly 1,800 who were seated in the pavilion, nearly 400 tinue to write their stood in the doorways and aisles. local cable compa- The adult Sabbath school program, presented by the Beacon nies requesting that Light Tabernacle and hosted by Donald Allen featured rich 3ABN be placed on music and a well executed lesson study by Deborah Felder. The the cable network in youth Sabbath school was presented by the Bronx-Manhattan their area. and Long Island Youth Federations. C.A. Murray, correspondent Breath of Life director/speaker, Walter Pearson, delivered NEC The seventy-five voice Altino Brothers Chorale lifted a dynamic worship service message for the adults and the the spirit of the worshipers. 75 voice Altino Brothers Chorale lifted the spirit of the worshipers. Timothy Nixon, a pastor at Andrews University, gave an equally powerful message to the youth. The afternoon program featured a Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) pres- entation by its president, Danny Shelton. One highlight of the program was a trio comprised of Danny Shelton, his daughter, Melody, and Northeastern Conference com- munication director, Clement A. Murray. Walter Pearson, Breath of Life director/speaker, deliv- The Holmes Sisters of Beacon Light Tabernacle church Ruben Carr Jr., showed pictures of the soon ered the worship service message. worshiped God with their music.

The Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy (SSAJA) is pleased to announce a Benefit Concert of Inspirational Music

Sunday, September 26, 2004 4:00 p.m.

Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church 797 State Street Springfield, MA Featuring Wintley Phipps President-Founder U.S. Dream Academy, Inc.

Admission is Free. Donations appreciated. For information call (413) 734-1024 or (413) 733-1326

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 13 It’s More than Learning…. It’s Doing!

Looking Back…. practical activities. This will keep However, Jesus said that a wise Looking Forward. the students involved in their general counts the cost before As the incoming principal of learning. More individualized going to battle. Union Springs Academy (USA), I classes will be developed so that What are the costs? Tuition, look back at the great years under good students can broaden their room, board, and registration fees the leadership of Judy Hodder, learning and even earn college are a significant amount of money and it can be said that Judy took credit. It is hoped that this will for any family budget. There are a school that was struggling with lead to distance learning available ways to see how a family can pro- its program and created a won- to families who are not quite ready vide that amount. If students are derful school with a solid aca- to send their children away to the willing to work and if parents are demic program and a positive Academy, but who do not want to willing to provide costs they are spiritual atmosphere. The small place them in public school. currently providing at home, then school size of USA made everyone USA has caring teachers and a where financial need still exists, feel like family. small family atmosphere. The plan help may be available from student With this foundation, USA is is to place Jesus and His word at aid or two- and three-way church looking to the future. There has the center of education, preparing assistance plans. Even if all these been a reorganization of the staff students to be successful not only don’t fall into place, the additional resulting in a 6:1 student staff ratio. in this life, but to be ready for eter- cost to the family may still be only This puts the school on sound nal life to come. a few thousand dollars. financial footing. Along with the The Christian education merging of staff positions, five task Project ACT received has an eternal value far force workers will be brought in to Project ACT is a two-year evangel- exceeding the cost. God rewards assist with the nonteaching work- ism initiative, which will be based those who step out in faith. He load. This maintains the number of at the Auburn Seventh-day may keep a car running an extra twelve working staff members for Adventist Church and will involve year, keep the furnace from going the Academy. This is an arrange- students from USA. “ACT” stands out, make used but good-as-new ment which can be supported by for Advance Christ’s (Kingdom) appliances available, or keep roofs the New York Conference and Together. from leaking. There are many requires much less fund raising. Students will have the opportu- other ways He blesses those who To further strengthen the school’s nity to give Bible studies, be a part trust in Him. financial position, we are looking of evangelistic and health seminars, We have an educational system to provide cash-producing indus- preach and be involved with vari- that is shown to be much more tries for the students. Plans will ous friendship activities. This will effective in keeping young people include developing a small garden- be an opportunity for the students as a part of the active church. ing program, starting small indus- to have practical experience to go Count the total cost of education tries like Puppy Tails, a small scale along with their Bible classes. (See choices for our young people. organic dog biscuit enterprise, per- page 14 of the July 2004 issue of Money may not be the issue you haps making bread in the school’s the GLEANER.) thought it was. bakery, and any other business John Baker, principal ORK ideas which may be presented. Adding Up the Numbers…. Union Springs Academy (partially edited by Some ideas may not work, but the You Can Afford It! George Wheeler) Y experience will help develop ideas Many more families want Christian which will eventually work. education than actually send their As a small school, the plan is to children to a Christian school. integrate classroom learning with What is the main reason? Money! EW N

14 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Betrayed Twice

I have been dating this guy for three friend. This is a very common mistake that people years now. I just found out that my best in relationships make. It is important as you look down the road to girlfriend and my boyfriend shared some consider, if his commitment to the relationship intimate moments with each other. I’m with you did not deter or prevent him from having upset, but I’m not sure who I’m upset some intimate moments with your best friend, with. How should I deal with this? what would prevent the same scenario from occurring again? People in relationships tend to YOUTH hat must be very disappointing! If your overlook things that happen during courting or boyfriend and your best girl friend shared dating and sincerely believe that when they get Tsome intimate moments before you and married the person would change or that one your boyfriend started dating, then there is noth- could change the other. This is a mistake. People ing you can do about that. However, if this hap- tend to be more relaxed and more like what they pened during the time you both are dating, then really are after marriage than before marriage. you have some important decisions to make. It As mentioned earlier, it has not been determined may be that you will choose to end the friendship what you mean by “some intimate moments,” but if with your boyfriend and your best friend. your definition involves sexual intercourse, the pos- The inquiry is lacking enough important infor- sible consequences of such behavior, including mation to allow a more in-depth response. For STD’s and AIDS, must be considered. example, it would be helpful to know how you are In thinking about continuing the relationship you defining the term “intimate moments.” might want to reflect on the admonition in 1 It would be a serious error to accuse your Thessalonians 4:1-4, “Finally, brothers, we instructed friends of something for which they may not be you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you guilty. Be sure to get your facts straight. Make are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord an appointment to speak with each one individu- Jesus to do this more and more…. It is God’s will Relationships ally and if you have evidence, and if it is confirmed, that you should be holy; that you should avoid sexu- you might want to indicate to each of them that al immorality; that each of you should learn to con- your level of trust has been eroded, and as a trol his own body in a way that is holy and honorable.” result, it has damaged your friendship. You can no May God give you wisdom to make the right longer continue the relationship. choice. It is possible, because of your emotional involve- ment, that you might not want to give up your Lois King, M.A., is a family life educator. boyfriend of three years and instead find it more convenient and less emotional to blame your girl-

Discussion Questions These questions are provided for use as a “Springboard” for group discussions.

1) Do you think the above problem is serious enough to cause a break-up? 2) If the young lady and her boyfriend were to get married, do you think the wife would be able to trust her husband with her best friend? 3) What other way or ways do you think this problem or issue can be resolved? 4) If your best friend had a problem like this, what advice would you give him/her? 5) List five positive things that can come out of the relationship with the young lady and her boyfriend. 6) List five negative things that can come out of this relationship with the young lady and her boyfriend.

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 15 Atlantic Union College

A Mission-Driven College

Atlantic Union College students participate in the Global Evangelism program By Francy Duran

For several years, students and faculty of Atlantic Union College have been actively involved in mission service. They have participated in evangelistic preaching, summer Bible work, health ministries, and building churches and schools. They have worked in the conferences of the Atlantic Union and in other countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Canada, and Africa.

Joel Brission, Sherlock Brown, Romel Charles, Howard Ebbin, David Lebel, Jean Legros, Neville Lendor, Mercidieu Barionnette, and Theophilus Roberts, with Dr. Whitford A. Shaw, pastor of the Attleboro and Lincoln churches in the Southern New England Conference as their mentor, went on a mission trip to Zimbabwe, East Africa. The welcome and support received from our African brothers and sisters were just overwhelming. The students had the opportuni- ty to conduct an evangelistic campaign in which they each preached nightly for two weeks. Even though they encountered difficulties and oppo- sition from Satan in different aspects of their The group took time out to visit Solusi University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, located on the outskirts of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. mission, they also experienced the power of the living God in the proclamation of the gospel. ast year the Atlantic Union College Department Seven of the meetings were conducted at night under of Religion/Theology made the decision to moti- the open sky with 40 degrees Fahrenheit weather. Lvate its students to become much more mission- However, people came wrapped in their blankets eager driven. The expectation is that our students will not to hear the word of God. Each meeting conducted by only learn about the mission of the Adventist church the students had an average nightly attendance of 1,200 but also have the opportunity of developing a sense of people. They witnessed people possessed by demons urgency for the proclamation of the gospel. We want literally set free, captives of alcohol delivered, and hun- evangelism to become a passion in their ministry so dreds received the salvation of Jesus Christ. Of special they can share it with their churches. interest to the evangelistic group was the baptism of the We have the theology students participating in the receptionist and her sister who worked at the Lodge Global Evangelism program directed by Robert where the students stayed. Because of the excellent pre- Folkenberg. The main purpose is to allow the students to evangelistic preparations done by the members, 1,345 gain experience in evangelism in a friendly environment. people were baptized during the two weeks of evangel- On May 25, 2004, nine of AUC’s theology students, istic meetings, with hundreds more to be baptized later.

16 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Left: 227 individuals were baptized in the meetings held by Pastor Whitford Shaw (bending front right). They also received information on health related issues from Dr. Anthony Sterling from Toronto, Canada (bending front left).

Bottom: One of the many individuals who attended the meetings and responded to the call to be baptized.

The students returned full of joy for the opportunity they had of serving the Lord in the mission field. Finally, our evangelistic team Right: Some of the baptized candidates members are grateful for the response received who came night after from the church leaders and members in night eager to hear the word of God Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, along with the prayers preached. and support of their sponsors here in the U.S. They intend to put into practice the evangelistic experience they acquired during this summer in the Atlantic Union territory and beyond.

Francy Duran is a professor in the religion/theology department at Atlantic Union College. Photos courtesy of Whitford Shaw. About Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Bulawayo is a city in southwestern Zimbabwe located on the Matsheumlope River, at an elevation of about 1340 m (about 4400 ft.). It is the second largest city of Zimbabwe and stands on the site of the kraal of the Ndebele King Lobengula. Population (2004): 1,003,700. The British occupied the settlement in 1893. It was moved south to its present site in 1894. City sta- tus was granted in 1943. The city is a major industrial center with muse- ums, art galleries, theaters, and a new university in the making. Bulawayo is the hub of the national rail network. They operate throughout the country, alongside modern locomotives.

Above: The AUC theology students with Whitford Shaw (stand- ing first row left), Robert Folkenberg (standing center), and other Sources: Global Evangelism staff in Johannesburg. http://www.world-gazetteer.com/fr/fr_zw.htm http://www.webtourist.net/touristinformation/about-bulawayo-zimbabwe.html http://www.greatestcities.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/Bulawayo_city.html

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 17 Six Students Inducted into Pine Tree Academy’s National Honor Society

Six students were inducted into the National Honor Society on April 6, 2004, in a ceremony held in the Pine Tree Academy Chapel. They have pledged to maintain excellence in the areas of schol- arship, service, leadership, and character for a lifetime. Gabrielle Flash, sopho- more; Jennifer Holiman, sophomore; Bethany Kittle, senior; Anna Kohls, soph- omore; Talitha McMillian, sophomore; and Chelsea Stewart, senior, are privi- leged to hold membership in this organi- zation. Pine Tree Academy is pleased to add their names to the membership roll as National Honor Society members. Janica Peppard, development director Pine Tree Academy

Women’s Group at Brunswick Church Shares Christ

Each Tuesday morning, twelve women study Rick Warren’s book THE PURPOSE Pam was raised as a Christian, but gather at the Brunswick church to DRIVEN LIFE. But we do more than hadn’t been inside a church since she study—we talk was a teenager. She loved the discus- about life, eat sions on the reading, but she also loved together, laugh a to have someone to talk to about life. NGLAND lot, often cry, She loved having friends. She started INE REE CADEMY and pray togeth- asking for prayer for her son, a first-

E P T A 30th Celebration Alumni Homecoming Weekend er. It is my grader who was having behavioral October 1-3, 2004 favorite time of problems in school. Jean LaClair, a the entire week. member of the group, gave her some Honoring the following classes: Most of the tapes with basic Christian teachings ‘24, ‘29, ‘74, ‘79, ‘84, ‘89, ‘94, ‘99 women in this including one called, “Dirty Heart, EW Friday Night Speaker: Pastor Dennis Farley group are non- Clean Heart.” Pam says she was listen- Bonfire Vespers Adventists. They ing to the tape, oblivious to the fact 7:00 p.m. N are friends I that her little boy was listening as well. Sabbath School made at my The end of the tape urged the listener PTA Gym Mother’s of to pray a prayer of repentance. Zach 9:30 a.m. Preschoolers came up to his mother and asked, “Can Church Service Speaker: group (MOPS). I pray that prayer, too?” Together, they Celeste Perrino Walker, Author and Speaker This past year, a asked Jesus to come into their lives and 11:00 a.m. young woman to help them make good choices. The named Pam next week, Pam excitedly told the Evening Concert & Vespers – 6:30 p.m. came to MOPS group that Zach had only received Basketball Games: PTA Gym – 7:30 p.m. and then came to good remarks on his behavior report. RSVP for the weekend by calling the PTA Alumni Office our group, and “This really works!” she exclaimed. at (207) 865-4747 ext. 103 or visit our web site at for the past few Groups are the best place to share www.pta-online.org. weeks she’s been the love of Christ because the task of

ORTHERN Hope to see each one of you there! coming to loving the seeker or the new Christian church. I would is shared among the group members. I love to tell you lead the group, but I would have N her story. never thought to give Pam a sermon 18 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site tape. But, Jean did. Together, God toward love and good deeds. Let us encouragement—and a wonderful N used us to create a way for the love not give up meeting together, as some place to invite a friend or coworker and forgiveness of Jesus to make it are in the habit of doing, but let us who might not be ready yet to come into this little boy’s heart. Together, we encourage one another—and all the to church, but would love to make ORTHERN encourage each other as Hebrews more as you see the Day approaching.” some new friends. 10:24-25 tells us, “Let us consider Small groups provide the time, the Collette Pekar, associate pastor how we may spur one another on place, and the format for mutual Brunswick church

Family Ministries Leadership Training

Tw enty-five family life leaders from around the Northern a System, Spiritual Parenting, Sexuality Education, and New England Conference gathered at the conference office Marriage Strengthening. in Portland, Maine, to participate in a Family Ministries In addition to the modules, the participants are expected Curriculum-Training weekend for local church leaders. to read books and view videotapes on each of the subjects.

Pastor Merlin Knowles and his wife, Cheryl, our Family They will then lead a seminar in their churches in any of the N Ministry leaders, invited Dr. Alanzo Smith, the Greater areas. The total training time is forty hours. It is hoped that New York Conference Family Ministry director, to present the participants will complete their training over the next EW the curriculum. year in order to receive a certificate of completion from the The North American Division Family Ministries Northern New England Conference. Department prepared the material used in the training. Comprehensive training such as this prepares our Family From Friday evening through Sunday morning the family Ministry leaders to be effective not only in the church but life leaders received instruction and participated in six of also in the community. E the ten modules: Biblical Foundations for Family Ministries, Paulette C. Dixon, secretary Human Growth and Development, Understanding the Family as Northern New England Conference Family Life Committee NGLAND

Camden Church St. Johnsbury District Members Take Sow One Billion Seriously Fall Revival Camp Meeting

As Sow One Billion gets under way, two members of the Camden, Maine, church Glory to Glory have taken the idea of going door-to-door very seriously. Mary Grimes and Charles Lowe have single-handedly distributed near- ly 4,000 Bible Study invitations in the September 9-14 Midcoast area. They have placed invitations on car windshields, in apartment complexes, Johnson Farm on store counters, and with patients in hos- Glover, Vermont (On Dwinell Rd. off Route 16) pitals and nursing homes. They have greeted people on the street and those leaving Guest Speaker churches on Sunday. When revisiting one Stephen Wallace lady, they were greeted with the comment, Columbia Falls, Montana “I’ve already mailed the card out and am now anxiously awaiting the reply.” Only the Lodging Lord knows the results of their dedicated Bring campers, tents, et cetera, or work, but we all appreciate their effort and call if you need a place to stay can only wait to see if any more of their con- tacts respond to the divine invitation. For more information call Peter Robinson, correspondent Pastor Joseph Olstad Camden church (802) 626-9335

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 19 Quoi de Neuf? A TRAVERS L’EGLISE MONDIALE St. Louis (Missouri), hôte de la session mondiale de l’Église adventiste du septième jour en 2005

22 Juin, 2004, Silver Spring, Maryland, administratif le plus élevé du système mon- division (région administrative) nord- États-Unis [ANN] — La session mondi- dial de l’Église, cette session quinquennale américaine ainsi qu’avec le personnel de ale de l’Église adventiste plongera dans mondiale sera la 58ème tenue par cette l’America’s Center et du bureau des con- une ambiance internationale St. Louis, confession depuis la toute première, qui eut grès et visiteurs de la ville de St. Louis. Il capitale de l’État du Missouri, au coeur lieu en 1863. La convocation de l’assem- s’agit de prendre toutes les dispositions des États-Unis. L’assemblée sera représen- blée à St. Louis marque aussi un retour aux requises pour amener à la réunion tous tative des 25 millions de personnes qui, États-Unis, où les adventistes n’avaient plus les délégués et visiteurs, pour les loger et partout sur notre planète, forment la tenu depuis 15 ans leur assemblée générale les nourrir. Comme à l’occasion de mani- famille adventiste et se retrouveront sur le mondiale. On prévoit que plus de 10,000 festations similaires antérieures, les parti- thème “Transformés en Jésus-Christ.” personnes, en moyenne, participeront cipants à la session formeront la clientèle La session sera convoquée par le pas- chaque jour aux séances alors que pendant de ce qui sera peut-être le plus grand teur Jan Paulsen, président mondial de les deux week-ends du programme, elles restaurant végétarien en activité à ce l’Église, qui nous a fait part de son espoir devraient être plus de 70,000. moment-là sur notre planète. que la rencontre soit un “moment de for- Quelque 2,000 délégués avec droit de Les participants à ces assemblées mon- midable culte en commun et de mer- vote, venus du monde entier, se réuniront diales ont souvent manifesté un grand veilleux rafraîchissement spirituel.” à l’America’s Center, au centre ville de St. intérêt pour les soirées internationales, où Abordant le thème retenu pour le rassem- Louis, pour prendre part aux travaux qui sont présenté des rapports de tous les blement de St. Louis, il a dit qu’il “don- décideront de nombre des activités coins du monde. D’autres manifestations nerait à la session son axe spirituel — ce administratives de l’Église pour les cinq spéciales liées à la session auront pour sera une célébration de ce que le Christ a années suivantes. Ils recevront des rap- objectif d’engendrer une prise de con- accompli dans notre vie et le rappel que ports sur la croissance de l’Église dans ces science d’ordre planétaire et de rendre les nous avons nous aussi été appelés à être parties du monde où le message chrétien personnes présentes sensibles à ce qu’est la des agents de transformation au sein de “parvient à ceux qui n’étaient pas encore communauté mondiale, ce qui fait partie nos communautés.” touchés” et auront l’occasion de rencon- de la mission adventiste auprès du monde. Cette session, qui se tiendra du 29 juin trer d’autres fidèles et d’autres travailleurs En un certain sens, le thème au 9 juillet 2005, est avant tout une réu- de l’Église venus de terres lointaines. “Transformés en Jésus-Christ” suggère aux nion de travail de la famille adventiste Partout dans le monde, les chrétiens adventistes qu’ils se donnent pour objectif mondiale. On y élit alors les dirigeants adventistes comptent parmi les congréga- de “transformer le monde,” a déclaré un ecclésiaux, on s’occupe des affaires de tions ayant actuellement la croissance la dirigeant d’Église. l’Église et c’est souvent alors que sont plus forte. Les adventistes sont à l’oeuvre Les organisateurs prévoient de faire adoptées des orientations politiques. Jan dans 203 des 228 pays et territoires offi- appel aux médias pour faire partager la Paulsen rappelle, par ailleurs, que le ciellement reconnus par les Nations unis manifestation de St. Louis aux téléspecta- coeur du “business” de l’Église adventiste et communiquent en plus de 717 teurs de la chaîne Adventist Television du septième jour étant l’annonce de l’é- langues. Les adventistes du septième jour Network et aux audiences d’autres organi- vangile de Jésus-Christ, c’est cette tâche gèrent un des plus vastes réseaux éducat- sations se chargeant de disséminer les qui va imprégner toutes les activités de ifs protestants au monde, avec 5,605 informations, dont l’Adventist World l’assemblée convoqué à St. Louis en 2005. institutions allant du niveau élémentaire Radio. Des rapports réguliers seront mis à “Au coeur de tout ce que nous allons au niveau universitaire. 99 d’entre elles disposition des délégués à la session et des faire et de toutes nos prises de décision, sont d’ailleurs des structures universi- membres d’Église du monde entier, grâce ne se trouve véritablement qu’un seul taires. En tout, plus d’un million d’élèves à l’Adventist Review, magazine hebdo- objectif: mieux préparer et mieux équiper et d’étudiants fréquentent chaque année madaire, et à la couverture diffusée mon- notre Église pour la mission que Dieu ces institutions adventistes. dialement par l’Adventist News Network. nous a confiée, a poursuivi le pasteur Des centaines de bénévoles et de mem- Les réunions sont ouvertes au grand Paulsen. Nous sommes, dans notre bres du personnel apporteront leur aide public. On trouvera de plus amples ren- essence même, une communauté de aux responsables de la session, Linda de seignements à ce sujet sur le site témoignage, qui vit dans l’attente du Leon et Sheri Clemmer, pour organiser www.gcsession.org. retour de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ.” cette manifestation et en assurer le bon Ray Dabrowski/Mark A. Kellner Organisée par la Conférence générale des déroulement. L’Église mondiale travaille à Adventist News Network adventistes du septième jour, l’organe sa préparation avec les dirigeants de sa Traduction: Claude Fivel

20 Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site ¿Qué Está Pasando? EN LA IGLESIA MUNDIAL

St. Louis, Missouri, Estados Unidos, sede del Congreso Mundial Adventista 2005

22 de Junio, 2004, Silver Spring, de los Adventistas del Séptimo Día, que encuentra trabajando con líderes de su Maryland, Estados Unidos [ANN] — El es el organismo administrativo más alto División Norteamericana, así como del congreso mundial de la Iglesia Adventista del sistema mundial de la iglesia, el con- personal del America’s Center y del del Séptimo Día llevará su sabor interna- greso quinquenal representará la 58º Departamento de Visitas y Convenciones cional a St. Louis, Missouri, en el corazón reunión mundial de la denominación de St. Louis para atender los numerosos de los Estados Unidos. La reunión se desde el primer congreso llevado a cabo preparativos que requiere trasladar, alojar realizará en representación de los 25 mi- en 1863. El congreso de St. Louis repre- y alimentar a los delegados y visitas al llones que componen la familia adventista senta la primera reunión mundial de los evento. Al igual que durante encuentros en todo el mundo, y se llevará a cabo adventistas en los Estados Unidos en 15 previos, los participantes del congreso fre- bajo el lema “Transformados en Cristo.” años. Se espera que la asistencia diaria al cuentarán los quizá más grandes restau- A cargo del congreso estará el Pastor evento supere las 10,000 personas, y más rantes vegetarianos en operación en ese Jan Paulsen, presidente mundial de la de 70,000 durante los dos fines de sema- momento en el mundo. iglesia, que compartió sus expectativas de na del congreso. Los participantes de eventos de este que el congreso sea un “momento de Alrededor de 2.000 delegados con tipo han preferido a menudo los progra- maravillosa comunión y renovación espir- poder de voto de todo el mundo se mas internacionales vespertinos, donde se itual.” En relación con el lema del congre- reunirán en el America’s Center, en el presentan informes de todo el mundo. so de St. Louis, dijo que “proporciona el centro de St. Louis, para participar en Otros eventos especiales asociados con la enfoque espiritual de la reunión; será una reuniones que determinarán muchos de sesión apuntarán a la creación de una celebración de lo que Cristo ha hecho en los votos administrativos de los siguientes conciencia y una sensibilidad hacia la nuestras vidas, y un recordatorio de que cinco años. Los delegados recibirán comunidad mundial, que es parte de la también hemos sido llamados a ser informes del crecimiento de la iglesia en misión adventista al mundo. agentes de transformación en nuestras esas partes del mundo donde el mensaje En cierto sentido, el lema comunidades.” cristiano está “alcanzando los no alcanza- “Transformados en Cristo,” sugiere el La sesión, que se llevará a cabo del 29 dos,” y tendrán la oportunidad de objetivo de que los adventistas del sépti- de junio al 9 de julio de 2005, es en reunirse con creyentes y obreros eclesiás- mo día “transformen al mundo,” afirmó primer lugar una reunión de trabajo para ticos de otras tierras. uno de los líderes. la familia mundial de la iglesia. Se eligen En el mundo, los cristianos adventis- Los organizadores están planeando uti- líderes denominacionales, se atienden los tas se encuentran en la actualidad entre lizar los medios de comunicación para asuntos eclesiásticos, y a menudo se las iglesias de más rápido crecimiento. que el evento de St. Louis pueda ser visto toman decisiones reglamentarias. Debido Los adventistas trabajan en 203 de los a través de la Adventist Television a que la “actividad” principal de la Iglesia 228 países y áreas reconocidas por las Network y de otras organizaciones de dis- Adventista del Séptimo Día es proclamar Naciones Unidas, y se comunican en tribución de comunicaciones, tales como el Evangelio de Jesucristo, ese desafío más de 717 idiomas. Los adventistas del la Adventist World Radio. Los delegados y trascenderá todas las actividades del con- séptimo día operan una de las mayores los creyentes de todo el mundo dispon- greso, dijo Paulsen. redes protestantes de educación, que drán de informes regulares de las sesiones “En el centro de todo lo que hacemos, cuenta con 5,605 instituciones que van a través del órgano semanal mundial de la y de las decisiones que tomamos, existe desde el nivel elemental hasta el univer- iglesia, la Adventist Review, y una cober- un solo objetivo: preparar y equipar de sitario. De este número, 99 correspon- tura mundial de prensa a través de la mejor manera a nuestra iglesia para la den a colegios superiores y universi- Adventist News Network. misión que Dios nos ha dado,” dijo el dades, donde cada año asisten más de Las reuniones están abiertas al público Pastor Paulsen. “En esencia, somos una 1,000,000 de alumnos. en general. Si desea más información, visite comunidad de testificación, que vive en Cientos de voluntarios y personal asis- el sitio www.gcsession.org. anticipación del regreso de nuestro tirán a los responsables del congreso, Ray Dabrowski/Mark A. Kellner Señor Jesucristo.” Linda de Leon y Sheri Clemmer, para Adventist News Network Organizado por la Asociación General montar el evento. La iglesia mundial se Traducción: Marcos Passegi

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When the Celebration Committee in May 26, 2004, article “A fitting tribute Arifjan in Kuwait from March to June, the Town of Framingham met to organ- to our flag” that choosing the two he offered comfort and hope to the sol- ize the annual Flag Day Parade, they Hispanic war veterans was “fitting diers who were experiencing homesick- chose two Hispanic war veterans to be because it serves as an acknowledg- ness, stress of war, and the real possi- this year’s grand marshals. Juan Borges, ment and sign of respect for the thou- bility of death. executive secretary and Hispanic sands of Hispanics who live in The 18th annual parade was held on Ministries coordinator for the Southern Framingham while at the same time June 13 and according to town officials New England Conference, was chosen giving a proper thank you to the veter- they picked the best candidates to be as one of the two grand marshals. ans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.” the grand marshals. It was not until Rob Haneisen, a columnist for the Borges served as a reservist in after the two were chosen the observa- METROWEST DAILY NEWS, wrote in his Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a military tion was made that they were both chaplain, he coun- Hispanic. Borges said, “I think it’s seled soldiers in probably a coincidence, but it’s an Kuwait during the opportunity to display the growing first three months diversity we have in Framingham.” of the war in 2003. Borges was previously featured in an While they were article in the METROWEST DAILY NEWS. stationed at Camp Frank Tochterman, correspondent SNEC Greater Boston Academy Alumni Weekend SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES FALL RETREAT 60th Anniversary Celebration! October 1-2, 2004

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E President November 12-14, 2004 Southern New England Conference Snowy Owl Inn Sabbath Morning Waterville Valley, New Hampshire Speaker Dr. John T. Grayson (‘60) EW Professor Mt. Holyoke College N Saturday Afternoon Musical Extravaganza featuring International Recording Artist, Alexander Henderson Johathan Wall The GBA Acadettes Guest Speaker: Ginger Church Marketing Representative for the Saturday Evening Pops Concert “WOMEN OF SPIRIT” Magazine Epic Brass Registration Fee For more information contact: $185 per person if paid by 9/24/04 Peggy Oickle at [email protected] Bill Brace at [email protected] To register contact: Linda Tooley, Secretary or Southern New England Conference OUTHERN (781) 438-4253 (978) 365-4551, ext. 21 S

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Adventist Presence in Town’s July 4 Parade OUTHERN On July 4 the Willimantic church proudly participated in the town of Willimantic’s “Boom-Box Parade.” This annual parade draws a presence of more than 10,000 spectators with many participants from around the community. The Adventist church entered the parade with a dynamic float on the flat bed truck of a church member. It was dressed up with an island scene in view of the church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) pro- gram. Included on the float was a hut, floral plants, and a towering volcano that blew smoke throughout the parade route along streets of downtown Willimantic. Leading the float were the Cornerstone

Pathfinders and students from the Maranatha Regional N Seventh-day Adventist School. Testamint candies with Bible promises were distributed and miniature frisbees whizzed through the crowds announcing many of the Members of the Willimantic church participated in the town’s July 4th “Boom-Box EW events the church had planned for them in the days to Parade.” come which included VBS and the school’s open the prime objective was to gain public exposure, house. The church parade plans and ideas came about according to Jane, “The greatest reward was seeing so through the leadership and support of Jane Luzbet, the many of our church members working side by side pastor’s wife. She, along with a church full of helping along with other friends to see it happen.” E hands, spent many days and hours praying and strate- Amado Luzbet, pastor gizing about what they wanted to accomplish. While Willimantic church NGLAND

Northborough Church Celebrates 40 Years Forty years ago, on December 7, 1963, worship service, approximately 150 and diverse membership of 130 thirty-six pioneers planned, sacrificed, participants gathered and greeted each Seventh-day Adventist believers. and persevered to erect “a house of other over fellowship lunch before the We give thanks for the founding prayer for all people” at 30 Brigham afternoon’s program which was filled members on whose shoulders the Street in Northborough, Massachusetts. with spiritually uplifting songs of praise church continues to proclaim the good Forty years later, on the weekend of in a musical concert. To close the week- news of the gospel, and we further give May 21-23, 2004, charter members end’s celebration, a farewell brunch was thanks and celebrate the mission and and their families, along with the organized on Sunday at the Chan Shun the commitment of the current leader- church’s current members, joined Dining Commons at Atlantic Union ship and all members who continue to together to commemorate this special College. One could feel the love and make this church “a house of prayer milestone in the community. rejoicing throughout the entire week- for all people.” Friday’s vesper service was kicked off end’s service as all gave praise and Donna Martin by the 40th Anniversary Choir, a thanksgiving for the many blessings Northborough Church 40th Anniversary Committee melodic collection of past and present God has bestowed on the church members. The church’s current pastor, and its past and present members Platform participants at Northborough church’s 40th anniversary Kenroy Malcom, welcomed everyone, over the last forty years. celebration included Easton Marks, former pastor; Larry Yeagley, divine service speaker; Kenroy Malcolm, current pastor, and Esther and Frank Tochterman, president of Throughout the weekend the Small, head elder. the Southern New England Conference church was blessed by the presence brought “birthday” greetings. The of many attendees including four of night’s sermon titled, “Strange Music: A the former pastors of the church— Cause for Rejoicing,” was joyously Marion E. Kidder, Larry Yeagley, delivered by Pastor Marion E. Kidder. Ives Roberts, and Easton Marks. Sabbath school was a time of reflec- The church has experienced tion on the early years of the church, tremendous growth through these the middle years of worship and evan- years beginning with 36 charter gelism, and some of the recent initia- members, then 90 members at the tives the church has adopted to re- time of the complete payoff of the engineer Sabbath school. Following the mortgage, through today’s strong at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2004 23 Advertisements

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Swinyar graduated from Southern Adventist University with a bachelor of President...... Donald G. King music education. He has also earned a master of education from Rollins Vice President, Haitian...... Luc F. Homicile Vice President, Hispanic ...... Roberto D. Reyna College, an education specialist degree from Loma Linda University, and has Secretary...... Carlyle C. Simmons Treasurer ...... Leon D. Thomassian done graduate work toward a doctorate of education at Andrews University. Treasurer, Associate...... Trevor S. Forbes Swinyar brings with him 14 years of experience as an instrumental music ASI ...... Carlyle C. Simmons Communication ...... Carlyle C. Simmons and math teacher at both the elementary and secondary levels. For the past Communication, Assistant ...... Ednor A. P. Davison Community Services ...... Luc F. Homicile 18 years, he has been a principal of schools in Alaska, Hawaii, Washington Disabilities Ministries ...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms Education ...... Rosemary Tyrrell State, and most recently Michigan. He has had a special interest in finding Education, Associate ...... Astrid A. Thomassian ways to effectively integrate technology and curriculum to benefit learning. Family Ministries...... William L. Wood Family Ministries, Assistant ...... Roberto D. Reyna While living on the island of Kauai, Swinyar took up scuba diving as a Health ...... Carlyle C. Simmons Human Relations ...... Roberto D. Reyna hobby, supplying the school aquarium periodically with interesting local Information Technology ...... Russell E. Wecker fish, eels, hermit crabs, and other sea life. For the last several years, he has Ministerial...... Donald G. King Ministerial, Assistant ...... Luc F. Homicile enjoyed breeding and raising tropical fish. He also enjoys landscaping and Ministerial, Assistant ...... Roberto D. Reyna Personal Ministries...... Luc F. Homicile in the past was a certified flight instructor. Plant Services ...... Manfred H. Suckert Public Affairs/Religious Liberty ...... Charles Eusey Swinyar’s wife, Carol, is an elementary music teacher, most recently in Revolving Fund ...... Clifford O. Pope the Benton Harbor area schools. She is presently completing a master of Sabbath School ...... Luc F. Homicile Stewardship ...... Leon D. Thomassian education in curriculum and instruction at Andrews University. Trust Services/Inner City/Loss Control...... Leon D. Thomassian Women’s Ministries...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms Their son Ted and his wife, Heather, both graduated from Walla Walla Youth Ministries ...... William L. Wood College and work for a graphics design company in the Walla Walla area. Local Conferences and Institutions Their daughter, Cara, is a junior at Andrews University majoring in ele- Bermuda: Samuel U. Bulgin, President; Sydney C. Gibbons, Secretary; Derek R. mentary education and English. Furbert, Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (441) 292- “Much has been made about the government’s plan ‘No Child Left 4110. Web site: www.tagnet.org/bdaconf Greater New York: Dionisio Olivo, President; G. Earl Knight Secretary; Richard Behind’,” says Swinyar. “Adventist education has had this goal since the Marker, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. beginning. We want no child left behind when Jesus comes! I look forward (516) 627-9350. Web site: www.greaternewyork.org to working with churches and schools in the Southern New England New York: Dick Coston, Interim President; Stan Rouse, Secretary; George Wheeler, Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY Conference to meet this goal.” 13215. (315) 469-6921. Web site: www.nyconf.com Northeastern: Trevor H. C. Baker, President; Larry Bailey, Secretary; Seth Bardu, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) Frank Tochterman is president of the Southern New England Conference. 291-8006. Web site: www.northeastern.org Northern New England: Mike Ortel, President; John G. DePalma, Secretary; Robert Sundin, Treasurer. Office Address: 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103. (207) 797-3760. Web site: www.nnec.org On behalf of the church members, administrators, and employees of the Atlantic Union Southern New England: Frank Tochterman, President; Juan Borges, Secretary; Conference we pray for God s guidance for Gary Swinyar and his family as he takes on Merle Greenway, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA the challenges of this new assignment. 01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org Atlantic Union College: George P. Babcock, President; 338 Main Street, South Ednor A. P. Davison, GLEANER editor Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.atlanticuc.edu

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