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October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 1 Vantage Point

It Was Not Simply Trees … It Was the Mission

It was a freezing 22 degrees Fahrenheit at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. The wind and snow were blowing virtually sideways. No one dared go outside, for it was bone-chilling cold. We knew what it’s like to be called out in the heat of the day. We expected to be called out in formation, even in torrential rain wearing water-shielding ponchos. But on a morn- ing like this, no one expected anything but a day confined to the barracks. As fate would have it, and much to our chagrin and complete shock, we heard the brash and com- manding voice of Sergeant Brown rattle the windows and the doors. “Ten Hut... Every- body, FALL OUT!” With thunderous footsteps you could hear 200 pair of boots hitting the wooden floor simultaneously. In a matter of 93 seconds it seemed a whole company of soldiers fully dressed rushed through the doors to configure a formation perfectly rectangled in a freezing brutal blizzard. As we stood in formation dusted with snow, the sergeant stood in front look- ing warm and appearing to be free of a single flake. Finally he bellowed, “I need one platoon to volunteer and cut down some trees. I need 30 men to step forward NOW!” With heads looking straightforward, including mine, not a single man moved to the front. Again, he loudly voiced his request, sounding a little perturbed that out of 200 men not a single man stepped forward. For a third time he roared like a polar bear, “I need 30 men to go with me to cut down some trees!” Once more, as the pressure began to acceler- ate, not a one of us moved. It was just too cold to volunteer for anything. Finally, the sergeant with regular tone and with little or no intimidation said, “Soldiers, I need one platoon to go with me to a Douglas Fir farm and cut down Christmas trees to be installed in children’s hospitals all along the East coast.” With that appeal not 30, but 200 of us stepped forward with eagerness and enthusiasm to cut down Christmas trees. In less than two hours, four tractor-trailers were filled with Christmas trees to bring a little joy and happiness in the lives of sick children. It was at that God-given teaching moment that I realized when the mission is clearly understood, people will respond. As a pastor and leader in this great Advent movement, I reflect on the Great Com- mission that is clearly expressed, without uncertainty or ambiguity, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Vanard J. Mendinghall Ghost: Teaching them to observed all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo, Former South Atlantic I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” Matthew 28:19-20. This Great Commission solicits all of us to step forward, not as conscripted soldiers, Conference President but as volunteers in the army of the living God. We have all been commissioned to tell our own personal redemption story. We have been given complete authority to act with Guest Editorial confidence and a sense of duty. Any positive event that is experienced in life begs to be shared. We were all helplessly lost, until Jesus was intentional in trading His goodness for our sinfulness. That’s an experience we are obligated to share. Many times, all it takes to motivate to action is simply more effort spent in detailed explanation. Once we revisit our purpose and our aim, we can then realize when the mission of this Church is clearly articulated and understood, people will respond and ac- complish much in the strength of the Lord. Today, our mission is not blurred or vague or nebulous, but crystal clear in its charge. “Go ye therefore…” Let us all step forward together and answer the call; for as the mission is clearly ar- ticulated, the people will bless us with hundreds of foot soldiers in our churches — anx- ious to go teach, baptize, and follow-up teaching. There are only two options to consider — either we commit or we omit. As a people of God, we cannot be lacking or slack in our determination to share the Good News. As I make final plans for retirement, I leave only to continue to give my life to ac- complish the Great Commission.

2 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 SOUTHERN Contents

Volume 105, No. 10, October 2011 The Southern Tidings is the Official FEATURES Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 0HPRULDO'ULYH‡0DLO$GGUHVV P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832 Daily Miracles www.southernunion.com Staff 4 Editor R. STEVEN NORMAN III Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Circulation BOBBIE MILLBURN Advertising NATHAN ZINNER Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN Reaching Seven Billion! Contributing Editors Adventist Health System JULIE ZAIBACK Carolina RON QUICK 8 CREATION Health LYNELL LAMOUNTAIN Florida MARTIN BUTLER Florida Hospital College RAINEY PARK Georgia-Cumberland TAMARA WOLCOTT FISHER Gulf States BECKY GRICE Instilling Courage in Hispanic MARIEL LOMBARDI Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Young Children Oakwood University MICHELE SOLOMON South Atlantic JAMES LAMB 12 South Central MICHAEL HARPE Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY Southern Adventist University LUCAS PATTERSON Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 My God Delivered Me! P.O. Box 44270, Charlotte, NC 28215 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 32 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 14 Southern Union Session Report P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 16 Adventist Health System P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 S 17 Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 18 Carolina SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 20 Florida

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October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 3 Cover Feature

Daily Miracles BY CARRIE FRANCISCO AdamAd Dunka D k and d Christy Ch i Choi, Ch i who happily introduced them to the student literature evangelists (LE) in Knoxville, Tennessee, First Church. Knoxville, Tennessee, were pre- The couple’s enthusiasm grew as pared for another fulfilling day of they realized this church believed selling MagaBooks. During their in the seventh-day Sabbath, affirm- morning worship, the entire team ing their belief that Saturday was had been praying that God would the true Sabbath. Adam and Christy do amazing miracles through them were excited to see how the seeds just as they had read about in The that were sown in this couple by Great Controversy. Adam and Christy Andrew one year ago blossomed were dropped off in a neighborhood into a committed relationship with and started knocking on doors. As Christ and His truth. Adam walked toward Christy, he ap- “As canvassers, our duty is to proached a home where he noticed sow seeds of truth and, many times, the door was already open. He we do not see the results of our heard Christy’s voice accompanied hard work,” says Adam. “However, by other friendly voices chatting in- this time Christy and I were able to side and was, subsequently, invited savor the sweetness of the fruit of into the home. someone else’s hard work.” As Adam walked in the house, Similar experiences occur every he noticed a worn copy of The summer with the MagaBook Min- Great Controversy on the table. istry Programs. A MagaBook is a Christy had met a nice couple who book that has the look of a maga- had purchased The Great Contro- zine with a soft cover, and includes An LE canvasses a man next to his truck. versy and Peace Above the Storm a health books, children’s books, and year earlier from another student lit- spiritual books such as The Great erature evangelist, Andrew Shurtliff. send Andrew or another student Controversy and The Desire of Ages. Impressed by Andrew’s character evangelist to their door so they Students between the ages of 15 and and the truths found in The Great could learn more about the church 30 are recruited from a variety of Controversy, the excited couple he represented. Their prayers were Seventh-day Adventist academies, prayed that God would once again answered with Adam and Christy, universities, home schools, and

4 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 public schools to become student dents’ earnings from literature evangelists. Student lit- 10 to100 percent. erature evangelists go door to door In addition to offering these books for donations these scholarships, between $12 and $25 per book. Fifty the “Sandy Robinson percent of the book donations totals Scholarship” (pro- go toward the costs of books, gas, vided by FHES) is maintenance of vehicles, and leader- awarded to several ship, while students keep the other students at the end 50 percent of what they sell to assist of the summer with their tuition expenses. retreat. This award In the summer of 2011, more is given to students than 250 students dedicated their who excel in can- lives to serving God as literature vassing and have evangelists for the Southern Union’s grown in character MagaBook Ministry Programs, Home development. This Health Education Service (HHES), past summer, seven and Family Health Education Service students from the (FHES). There were 11 MagaBook FHES program were Student LE (left) canvasses a customer. programs throughout the Southern recognized for their Union from which students could accomplishment by choose. These programs lasted 10 receiving this pres- weeks, May through July. During tigious scholarship. this time, students lived together, “The scholarship is worshiped together, and worked the beginning of a together. foundation that will While participating in the help further fund MagaBook ministry, students enjoy students to attend inspiring worships, experience daily our Seventh-day Ad- miracles, and learn to appreciate ventist institutions,” challenging circumstances which says Mattison. “It build their trust in God. Java Mat- helps to encour- tison, South Central Conference age them to make publishing director, not only noticed this ministry a part how students grew spiritually while of their life though Java Mattison (right), South Central publishing director; and canvassing, but he has also heard school, and consider his wife, Toyin; and Vandeon Griffin (left), South Central from parents how their children it as a life ministry. youth director, stand with South Central student LE’s who re- have changed. Once they return It was developed to ceived the Sandy Robinson Scholarship Award for Excellence. home, parents see their children help encourage and leading out in family worships, develop new leader- cooking meals, and helping others ship as well.” in need. “The students are changed These schol- and strengthened, knowing they arships can sig- have help in Jesus,” says Mattison. nificantly reduce Also, students learn important life or eliminate the skills, such as relationship-building amount of loans and business skills, which can ben- students find neces- efit them in their future careers. sary to complete The MagaBook program also their education. “By provides students with the opportu- working with the nity to earn tuition money for their summer MagaBook education. Academy-age students program, I have not earn on average from $2,000 to only been able to $3,000 in scholarship funds each pay my way through summer, and college-age students college, but it has earn from $3,000 to $4,000. Depend- been a blessing in ing on the school, Adventist educa- my life, helping me This student LE felt impressed to canvass where God led her tional institutions will match stu- grow in my relation- in Atlanta, Georgia.

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 5 ship with God,” says Alex Voigt, a student literature evangelist leader in Tennessee. Despite the declining economy, students have continued to reach others and distribute literature. MagaBook donations have only increased in the HHES and FHES programs as students share Jesus with others. Rick Christman, South- ern Union youth publishing direc- tor, says, “There has been a steady increase in donations by an average of three percent each summer since 2007. The summer of 2011 was our highest summer with an increase of 13 percent compared to the previous summer.” Along with a record sum- mer of approximately $1.1 million Java Mattison (right), South Central publishing director, stands with the South Central in donations, these young people student LE’s. distributed more than 100,000 Maga- Books and Steps to Christ. As a result more were prayed for and encour- encounter. It was the end of a long of the student literature evangelists’ aged in their walk with God. work day, and Tony was looking ministry, thousands of people signed Tony Holben, a student lit- forward to resting his weary feet. up for Bible studies, Daniel/Revela- erature evangelist in Kentucky this As he began to sit on the curb to tion seminars, cooking schools, and summer, experienced the bless- wait for pick-up from his leader, he tobacco cessation courses. Many ing of seeing God set-up a divine sensed the Holy Spirit urging him to

This brave student LE canvasses a truck driver before he drives away.

6 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 keep going. He slung his bag across are experimenting with multi-media, ing to try something new, and see his back and began knocking on and collaborating with evangelis- how God blesses.” more doors. At one of the homes, a tic efforts throughout the Southern For more information on the woman invited him into her house Union to bring the Good News of HHES and FHES MagaBook Ministry to get a better look at the books he Jesus to every home. Program, please call 404-299-1621. had to offer. Grabbing The Great “We live in a privileged time of Sign up by March 2012 to reserve Controversy, Tony felt impressed by history to bring truth-filled litera- your spot in this life-changing the Holy Spirit to show the woman ture to those in need of hope,” says program. See how God uses you to the book and talk about the Sab- Christman. “For our young people, bring others to Him. bath. As he did, the woman’s eyes it is a life-changing and character- “These are the days of Eli- grew wide with surprise and inter- growing experience.” jah, and God is looking for young est. She had been searching for a To participate in the program people to be used as modern-day church that worshiped and believed there are only three requirements: Daniels and Esthers to accomplish in the true seventh-day Sabbath. a desire to grow in Jesus, passing good things for Him,” says Mattison. Tony was an answer to her prayer, grades in school, and a good work “I believe that it’s a great opportu- and all because he listened to the record. The program will provide nity to be part of something bigger Holy Spirit speaking to him! students the necessary training in than yourself. It’s an opportunity to “God continues to bless His witnessing and canvassing, as well win souls and share in the joy of people through simple methods of as food, housing, and local trans- Heaven. This ministry activates the going door to door,” says Christman. portation. For students wanting to faith of students, and puts their faith “We see God’s blessing in this work, expereince what canvassing is like in action.” giving people a hunger and thirst on a short-term basis, there are one- Carrie Francisco is a freelance writer. for these MagaBooks. We are thank- to three-week programs they can ful for God’s blessing in the increase participate in during the holidays. of book donations. At the same Christman’s advice for students time, we are looking for new ways who are interested in the MagaBook to introduce people to Jesus. We program: “Pray about it and be will-

LE’s blaze the trails in Atlanta, Georgia, with books.

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 7 Southern Union Hispanic Feature

Joao Nogueira, pastor of a Hispanic church in Geneva, Switzerland, baptizes one of nine individuals.

8 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 Reaching Seven Billion!BY MARIEL LOMBARDI

For 25 years, themselves for former Adventist baptism. Lucía, Manolo had turned who had left the down all invita- Church 40 years tions to attend the ago, decided Valencia Church in to come back. Spain. Neverthe- Rosario sur- less, the Holy Spir- prised his wife it was still work- during the Sab- ing in him. When bath meeting, Emilio de León, as he expressed Florida Conference his desire to pastor, started be baptized. his campaign last The church is May, Manolo was excited to con- there, and had tinue the work brought a friend with them. who had also left Johnny Cas- the Church many R. STEVEN NORMAN III tro, Gulf States years ago. They Roger Alvarez (left, at the podium), Southeastern Conference Hispanic ministries coor- Conference dinator, instructs the 20 individuals who joined the Church, and the 13 who returned both gave their to the Church after the first day of his week-long meeting in Gran Canaria. pastor, baptized testimony one six individu- night after the committed to the spreading of the als in Berlin, meeting. The church was surprised Gospel in many countries, sent 19 Germany; and Carlos Pinto, Ken- and full of joy for that, and even pastors to Europe. Meetings were tucky-Tennesse Conference pastor, more: one person got baptized after held in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, performed the biggest baptism that the campaign, and 12 continued Belgium, and England in Spanish- the local pastor had had in 25 years studying the Bible. They have asked speaking churches where, with the of ministry at the Geneva Church in to be baptized in the near future, exception of Spain, members are Switzerland. but it is the custom in Europe that foreign to the country they are living candidate names have to be ap- in, and the work to bring souls to proved by the church board. Christ is very hard. For the past 10 years, the South- ern Union Conference Hispanic The Results of the Work Ministries Department has been Samuel Díaz, Southeastern Con- sending pastors to different areas of ference pastor, who was in charge Latin America to exchange evan- of the campaign that took place in gelistic approaches, to learn from Sevilla, Spain, reported two baptisms the different cultures they have to and two professions of faith, and 22 pastor here in the United States, to more individuals are waiting to be impact the local church, and mainly baptized. R. STEVEN NORMAN III to develop pastor-evangelists. This In London, England, José Esco- year, the challenge was different. bar, Georgia-Cumberland Confer- Nicolle Brisé, Southeastern Conference The Southern Union, with a contri- ence pastor, had the privilege to women’s ministries director, preached in bution from Philos Care Corporation baptize seven individuals and see Santa Cruz, Tenerife Norte. Her meetings resulted in 17 baptisms.

R. STEVEN NORMAN III (www.philoscare.com), a foundation 15 accepting the call to prepare

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 9 In Elche, Spain, Julio de la Roca, Georgia-Cumberland Conference pastor, had a baptismal ceremony for three, and 10 people made their decision to follow Jesus. Rome was very challenging because of the strong religious tradi- tion, says Neftaly Ortiz, Georgia- Cumberland Hispanic ministries director. Most of the Church mem- bers work as care takers, and it is difficult for them to attend meetings during the week. Nevertheless, they got replacements at work in order to come to the reunions and bring friends. Meetings had to finish early R. STEVEN NORMAN III every night because most of the The evangelistic team that preached in 19 cities visited the ancient Roman aqueduct in attendees returned home by public Segovia, Spain, along with other sites, to gain an overview of the history and culture of transportation. Three individuals Spain before going to the cities where God used them to baptize more than 84 individuals. were baptized, and the members continue to work with those who are interested in the message of salvation. José Castillo, pastor from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference Hispanic southwest district, was very happy to see the work of the Holy Spirit in each meeting. During his campaign in Milan, Italy, nine peo- ple were baptized, and 18 answered the call to do the same in the near future. Every night, many would come to the altar expressing their desire of surrendering their lives to Jesus. He said, “There is no land or R. STEVEN NORMAN III frontier where God can’t work. He Jorge Mayer (front, right), Southern Union Hispanic ministries director, prays with has promised the Holy Spirit, and Neftaly Ortiz (left), Georgia-Cumberland Hispanic ministries director, and David Verasategui, pastor, and their wives after a successful Thursday night meeting in Rome, we will see great results if we do Italy. His work in our churches, families, and communities.”

The Vision The Southern Union Hispanic Ministries Department believes in all forms of evangelism. That is the reason why lay people and pas- tors are constantly encouraged to practice personal evangelism, as well as other methods. There is an overwhelming reality: there are seven billion people to reach, and the Church needs massive methods of outreach. “The harvest is large, but there are few workers to gather it,” Matthew 9:37. The work of the

R. STEVEN NORMAN III public evangelist is just as important as it was in the Pentecost’s time, José Castillo, pastor from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference Hispanic southwest dis- trict, is preaching to individuals in Milan, Italy. when thousands of individuals were

10 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 converted in one day, as a result of the work of the Holy Spirit through evangelist Peter. “Many of them received the Message and were bap- tized, and 3,000 were added to the group that day,” Acts 2:41. Yes, it is a big challenge. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a great mission. All its institutions are concentrated in its fulfillment. The Spirit of Prophecy warns about a risk, and gives instructions to the Church administration: “Often the laborers, who might be a power for good in public meetings, are engaged in other work that allows R. STEVEN NORMAN III them no time for active ministry Carlos Pinto, Kentucky-Tennessee Conference pastor, meeting resulted in nine baptisms among the people. For the conduct in Geneva, Switzerland. of affairs at the various centers of our work, those in responsibility must endeavor, as far as possible, to find consecrated men who have been trained in business lines. There is constant necessity of guarding against the tendency to tie up at these centers of influence men who could do a larger and more impor- tant work on the public platform, in presenting before unbelievers the truths of God’s Word,” Review and Herald, April 7, 1910. “God calls for evangelists. A true evangelist is a lover of souls. He hunts and fishes for men. Pastors are needed,” Evan- gelism, page 116. R. STEVEN NORMAN III “One worker who has been Jorge Rojas, Florida Conference pastor, is preaching the Gospel in Palma de Mallorca, trained and educated for the work, Spain. who is controlled by the Spirit of Christ, will accomplish far more than ten laborers who go out deficient in knowledge, and weak in the faith...,” Review and Herald, May 29, 1888. With this vision in mind, the Southern Union Conference wants to provide all the necessary tools and training to those pastors, by exposing them to different or bet- ter approaches to evangelism, and to different cultures and places, as explained in the introduction. The work done every year in these campaigns is planting in our pastors a new fervor for evangelism, and our local churches benefit from that because that spirit is transmitted to R. STEVEN NORMAN III the members. Jorge Mayer (center), Southern Union Hispanic ministries director; Abel Paulin (left), Florida Conference vice president for Spanish-language ministries; and Javier Moliner, pastor of Alenza Church in Madrid, Spain, met at Alenza Church to discuss evangelism plans. October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 11 Southern Union Education Feature

Instilling Courage in Young Children BY MARIEL LOMBARDI

The Adventist EDGE is committed to providing a nurturing environment, giving the child the tools to be confident, based on a trust that is God-centered.

Have you ever been at a child- sleep on time, as well as playing of fears, like being afraid of the care center at the drop-off hour? with them regularly helps children dark, or scared of dogs — fears You must have seen children develop a sense of security. that parents and teachers have to crying as their parents leave. It is Deb Gebeke, from NDSU, respect, but help them overcome. heart-breaking, but they gradually says that “infants have three basic It is very important then to be learn that parents DO return. We innate fears: of sudden motion, aware of the fears children usually may have read or been told that of loud or abrupt noises, and of experience at the different stages playing peek-a-boo helps infants sudden approach. Toddlers and they go through in early child- get used to the idea of parents preschoolers gradually outgrow hood. Helping them to be confi- vanishing and reappearing. We these as they learn to interpret dent will impact their entire life. also know that being consistent their environment and to develop Nevertheless, fear is a neces- with their routines, such as, feed- a sense of trust.”1 As they grow sary emotion for survival. When a ing them, and putting them to older, they experience other kinds child can recognize danger, fear

12 T ,',1*6‡October 2011 thing people acquire with skill encampeth round about them that and knowledge.”2 Courage gives fear Him, and delivereth them,’” the strength to not submit to other Education, page 25. There are people’s opinions, and helps to so many stories in the Bible that be attracted to courageous people are perfect examples of people that will not be a stumbling block that were fearful, but overcame in the path to growth. that feeling with the assurance of Many times, in the intent to God’s presence. spare children from suffering, Affirming children, noticing parents overprotect them. They their good qualities, will develop need to be gradually exposed confidence. We do not even need to age-appropriate challenges in to praise them; we encourage order to exercise their confidence. them just by saying “I noticed you This is God’s teaching method. did this….” “The Lord frequently places us in “A basic behavioral principle difficult positions to stimulate us is this: Children will repeat ac- to greater exertion... God gives us tions that get them attention from lessons of trust. He would teach their parents. What this means is us where to look for help and that we need to worry more about strength in time of need…Faith catching our children doing some- grows strong in earnest conflict thing right than doing something with doubt and fear,” Testimonies, wrong,”3 says Rita Sommers-Fla- vol. 4, pages 116, 117 (1876). Let nagan, Ph.D., and John Sommers- children know that failure is not Flanagan, Ph.D, University of a catastrophic event, but rather Montana. a possibility from which to learn After Jesus’ baptism, as He and improve. was to start his ministry on Earth, Sports also build a child’s God gave Him courage by letting confidence. It exposes him to Him know His appreciation — challenge. John Leonard, from the “Then a voice came from Heaven, American Swimming and Coaches ‘You are My beloved Son, in Association, says that courage Whom I am well pleased,’” Mark and strength are dependent upon 1:11 — and Jesus had the courage the exercise of both qualities. “I to save the world! thought about this as I watched a young mother literally carry a seven-year-old into the swim- 1 Deb Gebeke, Assistant Direc- ming pool, sit him on the side of tor at NDSU Extension Service, St. the pool and tie his swimsuit for Paul, Minneapolis. Industry: Higher him, pat him on the back, smile Education. Family Science Special- at his instructor, and then go take ist. Article: Children and Fear. a seat... How does this child gain HE-458 (Revised), November 1993. any sense of self to experience Reviewed and reprinted, April 1994. the opportunity for challenge and http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/ response?” famsci/he458w.htm can keep him safe, but there is a Having simple tasks appointed 2 Teresa A. Morgan, Helping difference between being mindful at home and in the classroom is Your Child Build Courage That Will and acting foolishly, or freezing another good way to build confi- Increase Concentration. Published: when facing challenges. dence and independence. December 16, 2008, by Enzine Ar- An online source, Teresa A. More importantly, making ticles, an online source. Morgan, Helping Your Child Build small children notice every time 3 Rita and John Sommers-Flana- Courage That Will Increase Concen- God helps or protects them, gan, counselor educators at the Uni- tration, stated, “Courage is confi- builds their confidence. “Only versity of Montana. Article: Building dence, and confidence separates the sense of God’s presence can Your Child’s Character: Challenges individuals who are successful banish the fear that, for the timid and Solutions, published online by from those people who settled child, would make life a burden. the American School Counselor As- for less in life. Confidence comes Let him fix in his memory the sociation. http://www.schoolcoun- with experience, and it’s some- promise, ‘The angel of the Lord selor.org/content.asp?contentid=482.

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 13 Southern Union News

Dr. Ron C. Smith Elected President Southern Union Conference 18th Quinquennial Session Report

Celebration, fare- and character, and a wells, and welcomes gifted preacher. I have marked the 18th Quin- greatly enjoyed working quennial Session of the closely with him, and Southern Union Confer- have no doubt that God ence held at the Marriott will use him to lead the Airport Hotel in Atlanta, great Southern Union to Ga. new accomplishments Early in the Session, through the power of the Gordon Retzer, who had Holy Spirit.” served as president for In addition, all the past eight years, an- departmental directors nounced his retirement. and associates were re- Reflecting on his minis- turned to office with the try, Retzer said, “We be- exception of those who gan our ministry in 1968 are planning to retire. at the Central Church in Dan Jackson (left), North American Division president and chair of the Three positions were Southern Union Session, welcomes Ron C. Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., and his Orlando. Cheryl was 19; wife, Yolanda, after Smith was elected. referred to the executive I had just graduated from committee to be filled: Southern and turned 22. grees: a doctor of ministry speech, Smith said, “Thank Sabbath School, ASI, and So after 43 years of exciting from Colgate Rochester you for trusting us, and by children’s ministries, which service, we have chosen Divinity School, Roches- God’s grace we want to be were held by the late to transition from elected ter, N.Y., and a Ph.D. in loyal, faithful, and commit- Oliver J. McKinney; church leadership to lay involve- psychology from Fuller ment in this Church we Graduate School of Psy- love.” Both Retzer and his chology in Pasadena, Calif. wife expressed deep ap- During the last 32 preciation for the opportu- years, Smith has served nity to serve the Southern the Seventh-day Adventist Union family. Church as a pastor, vice president of the Review Election Results and Herald Publishing Constituents unani- Association, Hagerstown, mously elected Ron C. Md., and editor-in-chief Smith, D.Min., Ph.D., of Message magazine. For president; Jim Davidson, the past four years, he has executive secretary; Randy served as executive secre- Robinson, treasurer; Den- tary of the Southern Union Retired President Gordon Retzer (left), and his wife, Cheryl, nis Millburn, undertrea- Conference. stand with the newly-elected president, Ron C. Smith, D.Min., surer; and Carlos Salazar, He, and his wife, Ph.D., and his wife, Yolanda. Association treasurer. Yolanda, have two adult Smith is a graduate children who graduated ted to your charge.” ministries, which was held of Oakwood University, from Oakwood University: Reflecting on Smith’s by Allan Williamson; and Huntsville, Ala., and An- Dawn, who is an educator, election, Retzer says, “Ron ministerial/evangelism, drews University Theo- and Ron II, M.Div., a pastor Smith is a man of God who which were held by Den- logical Seminary, Berrien in the Southeastern Confer- loves people and the Sev- nis Ross. These latter two Springs, Mich. He has ence. enth-day Adventist Church. men have each served the earned two doctoral de- In his acceptance He is a man of integrity Church for more than 40

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by the Southern Union Conference. Gordon (OHFWHG2IÀFHUV Bietz, D.Min., South- and Departmental ern president, reported, Directors for “Southern has been blessed by considerable 2011-2016 growth during the past ‡5RQ&6PLWKSUHVLGHQW five years, and is able to ‡-LP'DYLGVRQH[HFXWLYH offer more young people secretary the opportunity to learn ‡5DQG\5RELQVRQWUHD- in a thriving Adventist surer environment. Students ‡'HQQLV0LOEXUQXQGHU- can now choose from treasurer more than 80 academic ‡&DUORV6DOD]DU$VVRFLD- In an historic vote, delegates unanimously elected Ron C. Smith, degrees, and enjoy D.Min., Ph.D., president of the Southern Union Conference. tion treasurer several new facilities on ‡&RPPXQLFDWLRQ'LUHFWRU years, and will be retiring and thanks God for His campus.” – R. Steven Norman III in the near future. bountiful blessings. Other institutional ‡(GXFDWLRQ'LUHFWRU¤ reports were given by the Debra Fryson Growing and Praising God Southern Adventist presidents of Adventist ‡(GXFDWLRQ6SHFLDOLVW¤ Together University Health System, Florida Gene Brewer Jesus said, “If I be Included with the Hospital College of Health ‡6HFRQGDU\'LUHFWRU¤ lifted up I will draw all Southern Union Session is Sciences, and Oakwood Jim Ingersoll men unto me.” During the the Southern Adventist Uni- University. Great advances ‡(OHPHQWDU\'LUHFWRU¤ past five years, the mem- versity Constituency Ses- are being made by each of Diane Ruff bers, pastors, educators, sion, since SAU is owned these institutions, as report- ‡(DUO\&KLOGKRRG'LUHF- medical personnel, and ed in the Quin- tor – Tamara Libonati literature evangelists have quennial Report ‡3ODQQHG*LYLQJDQG all worked together to found in the Trust Services Director – present the Gospel to their September issue Tom Carter neighbors, relatives, and of the Southern ‡(YDQJHOLVPDQG&KXUFK friends. A major evangelis- Tidings. It was Growth Institute Direc- tic push was made in the noted that these tor – Ralph Ringer Good News Atlanta out- institutions are ‡+LVSDQLF0LQLVWULHV'L- reach initiative. During the continuing to rector – Jorge Mayer past five years, more than advance because ‡1DWLYH$PHULFDQ0LQ- 47,000 new members were their leaders are istries Director – Fred baptized throughout the working together Rogers Union. The Southern Union with unity and ‡3XEOLF$IIDLUVDQG5HOL- now has more than 255,000 a commitment gious Liberty Director – members who collectively to the mission Amireh Al-Haddad gave just under one billion of the Seventh- ‡3XEOLF$IIDLUVDQG5HOL- dollars ($933,724, 874) day Adventist gious Liberty Associate in tithe during the same Church. Director – Kevin James period. This growth and Photos and ‡3XEOLVKLQJ'LUHFWRU¤ faithfulness in stewardship video reports William Smith is a demonstration of the from the Session ‡3XEOLVKLQJ$VVRFLDWH power of the Holy Spirit, are available at Director – Keith Reid and the commitment of the www.souther- ‡:RPHQ©V0LQLVWULHV Southern Union is to keep nunion.com. Robbie Anderson, a lay person and delegate Director – Laura Smith evangelism its consistent —BY R. STEVEN for the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, is ‡&KDSODLQF\'LUHFWRU¤ purpose, practice, and pri- NORMAN III pleased as she listens to the progress made Les Rilea ority. The Union celebrates by the institutions in the Southern Union.

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 15 Adventist Health System

Park Ridge Health Nurse Recognized Nationally for Community Service Joyce Roush, a regis- Wheels” program. Through America Award. In 1999, tered nurse and Communi- her leadership, more than after being the first person ty Wellness coordinator at 25,000 individuals have in America to donate her Park Ridge Health, Hen- received health screenings own kidney to a complete dersonville, N.C., has been since the program’s incep- stranger, Roush was fea- honored with the presti- tion. tured in People, The New gious ATHENA Leadership “It’s a great honor for York Times, The Today Award®. The award is the hospital,” said Roush. Show, and CBS Evening presented to women who “The fact that I can do this News. demonstrate professional work every day and still “Park Ridge is proud excellence, community carry out the mission of not only of Joyce, but of service, and inspire other what I personally believe what this award repre- women in their attainment in — and have that be a sents,” said Jimm Bunch, of professional excellence part of my job — exem- Joyce Roush continues to president of Park Ridge and leadership skills. plifies what the Athena make an impact in the lives of Health. “We are pleased Roush has worked as Award is all about.” community members through to be recognized for what her work on the “Wellness on Park Ridge stands for: a registered nurse for more For service through- Wheels” program. than 35 years, spend- out her career, Roush has exemplary health care pro- ing the past five years as received various senatorial Heroism, and the Out- vided with compassion.” coordinator for Park Ridge and congressional awards, standing Organ Procure- —BY KIRSTEN HOUMANN Health’s “Wellness on the Governor’s Award for ment Coordinator of North Florida Hospital Flagler Among Nation’s Top Hospitals in Paperless Clinical Environment Florida Hospital stages (0-7) leading to- a level of sophistication that Flagler, Palm Coast, Fla., ward a paperless patient only 217 U.S. hospitals have achieved Stage 6 on environment. Stage 6 reached to date.” the Electronic Medical recognition means that This also marks sig- Record Adoption ModelÐ Florida Hospital Flagler nificant progress toward (EMRAM) by Healthcare has almost fully auto- the realization of the first Information and Man- mated/paperless medical statement in Adventist agement System Society records, and demon- Health System’s Vision (HIMSS) Analytics. This strates the hospital’s com- 2015: “The clinical process recognition highlights reflection of our employees’ mitment to improving is completely paperless and Florida Hospital Flagler’s continued focus on improv- patient care with EMR’s. demonstrates measurable achievements in automat- ing processes and providing “HIMSS Analytics con- improvement in patient care ing patient medical records. the safest and highest qual- gratulates Florida Hospital across the continuum.” As of July 2011, only four ity care for our patients,” Flagler for leading percent of the more than said David Ottati, Florida the way toward 5,000 U.S. hospitals tracked Hospital Flagler president health IT adop- by HIMSS Analytics have and CEO. tion,” said John received this recognition. The EMRAM is a Hoyt, FACHE, Florida Hospital Flagler is method of evaluating the FHIMSS, executive the first Adventist Health progress and impact of vice president, Or- System hospital to obtain Electronic Medical Record ganizational Ser- this designation. (EMR) systems in hospitals. vices, for HIMSS. “This designation is a The model includes eight “Stage 6 represents

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New Master’s in Occupational Therapy Offered In August 2011, Florida students who wanted to Paige Hauser, an OT gradu- Hospital College of Health continue their education ate student who came from Sciences (FHCHS) launched in this field had to drive at a public university, said she a new master’s in occupa- least two hours. looked at other programs, tional therapy (OT). The Now, thanks to FHCHS’ but was ultimately drawn two-and-a-half-year pro- flexible scheduling — OT to FHCHS because of its gram has already attracted master’s classes are only Michelle Bessette (left) and Christian atmosphere. 28 students. held two days a week Lisa Millward, both sopho- “I know a lot of people Part of the draw, says — and a wide variety of more occupational therapy who have worked at Florida Tia Hughes, chair of the Oc- clinical rotations, students assistant majors, help a child Hospital and they’re all very cupational Therapy Depart- can work and complete perform developmental tasks to nice,” Paige said. “I like the strengthen her core muscles. ment, is the lack of other their graduate degrees in a feel of a Christian campus.” OT graduate programs in reasonable amount of time, But, it’s not just the —BY RAINEY PARK central Florida. In the past, close to home. location attracting students. Library Adds Resources for Kinesthetic Learners Two new resources in “The models are good and the new master’s in oc- the R.A. Williams Library for kinesthetic learners,” cupational therapy. are helping students with says Deanna Flores, library “We’re doing this with research and memorization. director. “It’s better for an eye to the future,” says The first, a set of 25 ana- them than just reading Flores. “Since our number tomical models, increased about body parts and trying of programs is growing, the size of the existing col- to memorize the details by our resources have to as Five new databases in the R.A. lection by nearly a quarter, Williams Library are helping looking at flat pictures.” well.” providing students with students stay on the cutting The library has also —BY RAINEY PARK more opportunities to study edge of professional literature added five new databases outside of the classroom. in their fields. to support religion classes, Employees Volunteer at Camp Thunderbird All 217 employees of Gail Thompson, pro- manicure.” Florida Hospital College of gram director of Piedmont Deena Slockett, asso- Health Sciences (FHCHS) Group Home, said, “com- ciate program coordinator spent a day in August vol- ing to an event like this is in the FHCHS Radiologic unteering at Camp Thunder- a real treat” for the clients, Sciences Department, said bird, a recreational facility who don’t receive one- it went above the care- for people with disabilities. on-one care at the group givers’ expectations that The event, part of faculty homes. there was a space just and staff pre-week, served FHCHS employees for them. “When they as a reminder of what gave the daily caregivers FHCHS employees like Susan Rodd, heard they were getting Adventist healthcare is all something to talk about, program assistant in the Occu- pampered, they probably about: extending the heal- too. For the first time in pational Therapy Department, expected lunch in an air- enjoyed connecting with campers ing ministry of Christ. the camp’s history, a spe- during a day of volunteering. conditioned room, not a For a few precious cial room was set up with full-fledge spa treatment.” hours, 50 adult campers soft music and twinkling At the end of the day, from various group homes lights, so the caregivers treat,” said Jackie Henry, campers and caregiv- enjoyed making crafts, play- could enjoy their own pam- who supervises two adult ers alike were reluctant to ing basketball, and watch- pering — manicures, facials, care centers. “In my 12 leave. ing puppet shows with and massages. years of work as a care- —BY RAINEY PARK FHCHS employees. “This is a treat, a real giver, I’ve never received a

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 17 Carolina News

Carolina Holds 41st Constituency Session

The 41st Quinquen- the exception of family life nium Constituency Session ministries, were re-elected. of the Carolina Conference Due to the fact that the of Seventh-day Adventists family life director, Joe convened on Thursday, Ottinger, recently became August 18, 2011, at Nosoca the campus chaplain of Mt. Pines Ranch outside of Pisgah Academy, he has Liberty Hill, S.C. stepped down. Eli Rojas Ron Smith, D.Min., will serve as both family Ph.D., Southern Union life director and pastor of executive secretary, the Burnsville and Erwin presented the devotional Hills churches. messages. Smith reminded The delegates com- those in attendance of the pleted all items on the HEROD COURTNEY fact we serve a “personal” agenda, including elect- Carolina Conference officers re-elected were Rick Russell, treasur- God. ing members to serve on er (left), standing with his wife, Kathy; Jim Davidson, president, with his wife, Bonnie; and Gary Moyer, executive secretary, with The officers re-elected the Carolina Conference his wife, Lisa. were Jim Davidson, presi- Executive Committee and dent; Gary Moyer, execu- voting minor changes quennium, and to be adjourned the 41st Caro- tive secretary; and Rick to the constitution and more actively involved lina Conference Constitu- Russell, treasurer. bylaws. in evangelism, with the ency Session on Sabbath Individuals serving in Jim Davidson called goal of planting another afternoon. other departments in the the delegates to be com- 50 churches during that —BY COURTNEY HEROD Carolina Conference, with mitted in the next quin- time period. He officially Pathfinder Leadership 2011 Convenes Pathfinder and Adven- improve and enhance their youth ministries direc- finder ministry. The topics turer leaders from around clubs back home. tor since August 2010. included “Understanding the Carolinas convened at Worship talks were He spoke about getting Pathfinders,” “Club Lead- the Pathfinder Leadership provided by Pedro E. priorities straight, ques- ership,” “Current Issues,” Convention, held Au- Perez, Florida Conference tioning aspirations in life, “Finding Your Purpose,” gust 26-28, 2011, at and making future and “Publishing Your Club Nosoca Pines Ranch, leaders. Event.” Liberty Hill, S.C. Even Separate tracks “This weekend gave the threat of Hur- were provided for me a sense of what I could ricane Irene didn’t the seminars geared expect as a leader, and keep them away. toward either Path- what goals I could aim With nearly 300 in finders or for Adven- for,” said one attendee. “I attendance, the camp turers. There was also appreciate the Conference was teeming with a Spanish track for providing this training for people eager to learn the growing Hispanic us.” better methods to interest in Path- —BY BECKY CARPENTER

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Sharon Church Members Participate in Dental Clinic You have D.D.S., Sharon the first year I was able to all heard the Church member, participate. It was a lot of old saying, “It was one of the work, but I received a huge is more blessed dentists on duty, blessing.” to give than to working nearly 12- The convention cen- receive.” Well, hour shifts. Some ter doors shut when they dental profession- were on rotations reached their capacity of als and volunteers that went through more than 2,000 patients. from the Charlotte the night. Volun- There were so many in Sharon Church teers took breaks need, but those who vol- learned firsthand only to eat, and unteered their time and ex- even then nearly pertise were the ones who how true that Charlotte Sharon members Christian Yaste, D.D.S., statement is when (left) and Joseph Hufanda, D.D.S., were two of the swallowed their received the gift. What a they volunteered dentists who volunteered their time at the recent food whole. tremendous way to extend during a two-day, dental clinic. “This is an the healing ministry of Jesus free dental clinic annual event,” Christ. held on August 19 and 20, North Carolina that do not said Johnston, “but this was —BY COURTNEY HEROD at the Charlotte Conven- have dental insur- tion Center. Dentists from ance. Thousands across the greater Charlotte lined up hours area volunteered their time, before the doors equipment, and supplies opened in hopes of to help Charlotte citizens getting an appoint- receive dental care. Those ment, or even to be treated were some of the seen on standby. 1.3 million residents of Lloyd Johnston, Mills River Church Has New Outreach A lovely sanctuary A few years ago, Tom have show- and attractive community Hughes, previous pastor ers to use building are located on at Mills River, discussed in the event the grounds of the Mills having a new building on of an actual River Church. And, due the church grounds to help disaster?” The to the blessings of the fulfill desire for community building would Lord and the dedication of outreach. “In the event also house a their members, as well as of a disaster, it could be laundry room several matured trusts, the opened to the public. We and generator. buildings are both debt- could rent it to community Someone even free! members for receptions suggested a this building as a small or other future church school. school beginning in Au- events.” This edifice became a gust of 2012, one which Diana reality at Mills River. It has closely follows the prin- Bell, then been used for a communi- ciples found in the book leader of ty health fair, socials, and Education. community other events. The buildings In the meantime, services and are on about three acres the Mills River Church is disaster located about a quarter of dedicated to using their relief, was a mile off Highway 280 in facilities in the work of excited.” Mills River, N.C. spreading God’s end-time Could we The desire is to use message of hope. —BY PAT CASE

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 19 Florida News

Family Finds Home in Orange Cove Church Every pew of the was demonstrated for all to Orange Cove, Fla., Church witness as the couple were was filled with members lowered into the water and and guests awaiting the brought up again, signifying beginning of a new journey their new birth and commit- for a couple who, only a ment to the Higher Power few months before, were that had brought them so without a home, without far in such a short time. direction, and consumed by The next covenant, just broken hearts and shattered a few minutes later, would dreams. The picture was so be to one another in a bleak that their two chil- marriage ceremony. While dren were taken from them every person in the con- when they lost their home. gregation rose to their feet, On March 25, 2011, An- Bonnie stepped into the dré Van Heerden, Orange sanctuary as her soon-to-be Cove pastor and volunteer husband, Jerry, stood beside André Van Heerden prepares Jerry and Bonnie Smith’s chil- president of The Mercy Net- to baptize Jerry Smith while dren joined them on the plat- the pastor and watched his work of Clay County, was Bonnie, who was baptized form as André Van Heerden, waiting bride with tears in involved in a county-wide first, waits to share her joy with pastor, offered a prayer over his eyes. outreach to help the home- Jerry. their new life as a family. Two lives, changed less. He met the Smith fam- because of kindness, are ily of four who were, then, They became residents of extended to the family. now beginning a new life using their car as a home. one of the group homes Two months later, a together that will change When Jerry and Bonnie sponsored by The Mercy celebration of renewal took their future, the future of asked Van Heerden if he Network of which Orange place where Van Heerden their children, and possibly would be willing to help Cove Church is a member. baptized Jerry and Bonnie. many generations to come. them, he assured them he Invitations to church servic- This day would mark two —BY DANA AMATANGELO could take on their case. es and other activities were covenants. The first promise Apopka Members and Guest Dentists Serve in Costa Rica A group of prac- evangelistic Apopka Church ticing dentists from series of meet- members have traveled to across the United ings. They also help the people of Costa States, who are not trained village Rica since 1999 when an Adventist Church women to sew, evangelistic meeting was members, accepted then left four conducted and two fami- the invitation of Daniel new machines lies were baptized in the Quevedo, D.D.S., from in the care of small town of Villa Real Apopka, Fla., Church one woman on the Pacific Coast near to serve in mission who is conduct- Tomarindo. Today, several dentistry in Costa Rica ing a sewing more families impacted by Gayle Fletcher, D.D.S., from Houston, Tex., while taking a course demonstrates a procedure while Apopka Church co-op. Women the Apopka Church out- in advanced extraction member Daniel Quevedo, D.D.S. (far right), and are already reach now worship with techniques. other volunteer dentists observe. making items to this congregation. In addition to the provide clothing —BY KATHY FAIRCHILD dentists serving 180 members conducted health for family mem- residents who could not screening clinics and held bers and to supplement afford dental care, church a well-attended, one-week their meager incomes.

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Fort Lauderdale Church Breaks Ground of earth during the speeches after Great groundbreaking Britain was bombed ceremony for a new in World War II, sanctuary; and David “Never, never, never Baptiste, 12, represent- give up.” ing the youth, buried “How true are a Bible on the exact those words for us spot where the new here at Fort Lauder- pulpit will be located dale,” Thompson in order to show oth- went on to say. “This ers that the Adventist project has been in Church is built upon the making for 25 the Word of God. years.” “The church has The new sanc- one foundation, and tuary, at a cost of ap- it’s Jesus Christ the proximately $1 mil- Lord,” said Mike Cau- lion, will seat more ley, Florida Confer- than 430 people, and ence president, as will become part of he commended the the present facility David Baptiste, 12, representing the Oretha Lloyd, 94, the oldest member congregation for its that houses a fellow- youth of Fort Lauderdale Church, of Fort Lauderdale Church, was the vision. ship hall and Sab- prepares to bury a copy of the Bible on first person to turn the earth. Jeffrey Thompson, bath School rooms. the exact spot where the new pulpit will be located. Oretha Lloyd, 94, old- senior pastor, remind- The Fort Lauderdale est member of the Fort ed those in attendance of Church was planted ward County. Lauderdale, Fla., Church, Winston Churchill’s words in 1920 and is the oldest —BY JEFFREY THOMPSON turned the first shovel from one of his greatest Adventist Church in Bro- North Lake Church Couple Celebrates 80th Anniversary Hastings and Norma with their church fam- generation Adventist. career was with Cleveland Bean celebrated their ily at North Lake Church, When his parents moved Electric Illuminating Com- 80th wedding anniversary Leesburg, Fla., on July 2, to Avon Lake, Ohio, he pany. Upon retirement, 2011. Much of met Norma Buswell, and the Beans moved to Eustis, their married they were married in St. Fla. life was spent Mary County, W.Va., on Their daughter, Carol providing care July 3, 1931. Norma also Fife, says, “To think they and housing became an Adventist in have lived all these years for relatives 1936. “I’ve always believed together, gotten along so and church the Lord sent Hastings to well, and shown such love friends who my door,” says Norma, between them is amazing.” were in need. 99. “I don’t think anyone Also included in their fam- Born on I know has had a happier ily are five grandchildren, December 22, marriage.” 10 great-grandchildren, 1909, in Marys- After the wedding, and five great-great-grand- North Lake Church Pastor Ric Pleasants con- ville, Tenn., they lived in Avon Lake children. gratulates Hastings and Norma Bean on their Hastings, 101, for the next 54 years. —BY CHET JORDAN 80th anniversary. was a fourth- Hastings’ entire working

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 21 Georgia-Cumberland News

Loganville Celebrates New Sanctuary their new the majority of funds for of our church who heard sanctu- this building. Members have of our story, have given in ary on raised more than $400,000 love.” Sabbath, to date. The congregation The Loganville Church August 20, hopes to have the mortgage first opened its doors 2011. The on the church completely on May 3, 2003, and has day was paid by the end of 2011. steadily grown ever since. a grand As Pam Reifsnyder, a With a current congregation oppor- founding member of the of approximately 200 mem- tunity to church, noted in the church bers, this ethnically and Loganville Church sanctuary foundation being poured. The church celebrated the opening of this share with history, “We knew for culturally diverse congrega- new sanctuary on August 20, 2011. the com- certain God was in control tion now has more room to munity in of our little church, and He grow with new members. After much prayer, celebrating would provide. And He Through the leadership of hard work, and financial the blessings of God in this has — we have never had Marius Asaftei, pastor, evan- sacrifice, the Loganville, endeavor. any money problems. Our gelism and a ministry focus Ga., Church held the official God has blessed this congregation has been gen- is planned. consecration program for church to be able to raise erous, and others outside —BY SHERIL R. SMITH Dreams Come True at Algood Christian School When Heather Stovall to improve the interior of to the Lord about it. He with Konecto flooring in dreams, she dreams big. Algood Christian School. nodded His approval and the classrooms and tile in One day, she looked It started small, but grew poured out His blessings. the hall. Ashleigh Hicks around and saw the need as she realized all that She talked to the principal, painted nature pictures in needed to be Matthew White, and the the bathrooms and inspi- done. Most of school board, asking them rational verses throughout all, she wanted to hand her the reins and the school. By the time to accomplish turn her loose. school started in August, it it during the Stovall and her hus- had a new look and feel. summer before band, Mike, spent hour “We are just a little the school upon hour during the sum- school, but at our little year. Stovall is mer giving the school a school, big things are hap- a dynamo of new look. Church mem- pening. You don’t have to creative energy bers happily pitched in. be big to make it happen,” Heather Stovall, volunteer at the 19-student Algood Christian School in Tennessee, took and has total Dingy bathrooms became said Stovall. time this summer to replace carpet, paint, commitment, bright and cheerful, worn- —BY ELLIE LANGFORD and tile, greatly enhancing this little school. so she talked out carpet was replaced

Motes Celebrate 64 Years Arden and Dorothy Donald, who reside in the Mote of Rossville, Ga., cel- Collegedale, Tenn., area; ebrated their 64th wedding and Judy Evenson, who anniversary on September lives in Alaska. They are 7, 2011. The Motes served members of the Colleg- in pastoral ministry for edale Church, and praise nearly 38 years. They have God for His continued three children, Ronald and love and blessing.

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Swafford Stands Apart If you wanting to bring God’s wife of 37 years, Evelyn, meet John children into a deep and in 2006. His daughter, Lisa, Swafford you closer relationship with received kidney/pancreas would be Jesus, through events transplants and was previ- drawn to his and activities that help to ously on dialysis due to sweet spirit reflect a daily walk with complications from diabetes. and humble the Lord. John led with Yet God blesses, and today Christ-like at- prayer, devotion, and car- Swafford is walking with titude. Chil- ing about each individual a new life partner in Janis, dren’s minis- person. John showed me whom he wed in 2010, and tries, which a glimpse of God I will Lisa’s health has greatly he directed, Lisa Swafford (left), and John and Janis Swaf- always cherish.” improved. oversees pro- ford, at the August Pathfinder Leadership Con- George Amos, north “Georgia-Cumberland gramming for vention prayer of dedication: Swafford retired Tennessee Pathfinder Fel- has a spirit of working about 7,000 September 1, 2011, as Conference children’s lowship coordinator who together, cohesiveness, ministries director, a position he has held for the individuals past 25 years. has worked with Swafford encouraging one another,” annually in the for 16 years, says, “Where says Swafford. “That is one Georgia-Cum- pecially when working with we were or what prob- spirit of teamwork that I berland Conference. Swaf- young people, we have to lems we might run into, know that we have here. ford’s team leadership skills believe in them, trust them, whatever difficulties, John The other is seeing beyond have provided growth for and encourage them. Allow always had a very posi- ourselves. All types of mis- three main areas of ministry them to make some mis- tive attitude. His standard sion work that has been fos- for 25 years: Pathfinders, takes and keep on guiding response would always tered from our Conference Adventurers, and children’s them. Keep encouraging be ‘we need to find a way and Pathfinders have helped ministries conventions. them. This is what Pathfind- to make it happen.’ Don’t directly and indirectly with Swafford retired from 42 ers is in my opinion.” admit defeat.” 13 countries because of this years of ministry in Georgia- Swafford credits his Rob Lang, Conference spirit of the Conference.” Cumberland Conference, love of Pathfinders to a link youth ministries director, Swafford started his September 1, 2011. with his father. His mother says, “For youth ministry pastoral career in Moultrie, All three of these minis- joined the Church because professionals around the Ga., where he was teacher/ try areas have seen growth. of putting their children in Southern Union and the pastor. He and wife Evelyn Pathfinders has up to 80 an Adventist elementary North American Division, had only been married one clubs, with 2,400 Pathfind- school. His father didn’t John has been a source of month when they moved ers and staff. Adventur- quite grasp all of the ins and inspiration and support for a south. Next, they went to ers fluctuates between 30 outs until his boys joined long time. He has strength- Statesboro, Ga., where they and 60 clubs, with 1,000 Pathfinders. A former boy ened Pathfinder ministries were blessed with the birth children and staff. Each scout, Swafford’s father by developing a team of of their daughter. Swafford year Swafford’s team also understood Pathfinders and capable leaders, provided adds that at each church he provides training for direc- shared this love with his excellent training, planned worked he was blessed to tors of these clubs, and in son. memorable camporees and have people who supported the spring holds an Adven- “John made Pathfinders has taken some of the larg- him and his family. turer Family Fun Day and a into a family by his sincere est delegations to Oshkosh Swafford has a bache- Conference-wide Pathfinder love for God and His chil- every time. The most impor- lor’s degree in theology, and Camporee. Children’s minis- dren,” said Marlene Derrick, tant thing about John is that a master’s degree in outdoor tries conventions are offered south Tennessee Pathfinder the young people of our education, both from South- annually with training for coordinator. “John’s leader- Conference know and love ern Adventist University. He Sabbath School and Vaca- ship reflects the true nature John for his genuine interest plans to enjoy retirement by tion Bible School leaders. of being a Christian in in them, and his authentic spending time with family Attendance is 200-300. God’s service. His abilities relationship with Jesus.” and going camping. “Believe in others. Trust and interests surround- Swafford has not had —BY TAMARA WOLCOTT others,” said Swafford. “Es- ing in the true sense of his an easy walk. He lost his FISHER

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 23 Gulf States News

Conference Hires New Superintendent of Education Gary Swinyar has bachelor of music community music school accepted an invitation to education in K-12 located on the campus of work in the Gulf States music. He earned Atlantic Union College, Conference as the direc- a master of educa- as well as an instructor in tor of education. He has tion administration the music department. The served for the past seven from Rollins College, Swinyars have two adult, years as superintendent of Orlando, Fla., and married children, and one schools for the Southern an Edu.S. administra- grandchild. New England Conference. tion and leadership Swinyar says, “We He began his career in degree from La Sierra look forward to following 1971 at Little Creek Acad- University, Riverside, God’s leading in our life as emy in Knoxville, Tenn. Calif. we move to the Gulf States He then taught at Laurel- He was born Conference. I believe that wood Academy in Gaston, in California, but Seventh-day Adventist edu- Ore., and at Forest Lake moved as an infant cation is more important Academy, in Orlando, Fla. to Arkansas and then today than at any other He has served as teacher/ Tennessee where he time in Earth’s history. principal at Anchorage lived until graduating And throughout both the Junior Academy in An- Gary Swinyar, with his wife, Carol from SAU. He met his joys and challenges, we chorage, Alaska; Kahili wife, Carol Adams, at must continually remind Adventist School in Lawai, doch Elementary School in Southern where they ourselves that these are Hawaii; and Buena Vista Berrien Springs, Mich. were both music educa- God’s schools and He is in SDA Elementary School Swinyar graduated tion majors. She has been charge.” in Auburn, Wash. And, he from Southern Adventist the director of the Thayer —BY REBECCA GRICE was principle of Ruth Mur- University (SAU) with a Performing Arts Center, a Small Church Nets Big The 21-member time girlfriend in our little happy couple. they always see Jesus in Columbia, Miss., Church sanctuary,” says Devine. The congregation wel- all, is their prayer. hosted a five-week Dis- Women’s ministries pre- comed the new members —BY BILL DEVINE cover Prophecy seminar pared a reception for the to their church family. May presented by evangelist Johnny Mosquera, which resulted in six baptisms, a wedding, many new friends from the commu- nity, and precious truths revealed by the Holy Spirit. Bill Devine, pastor, his wife, Renee, and the church evangelism team greeted guests, gave Bible studies and children’s pro- grams, and met one-on- one to counsel attendees. “One man not only gave his heart to Jesus, but also joined in holy matrimony with his long- Bill Devine (left), pastor, introduces the new converts to the congregation.

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Youth Baptized During Summer Camp On Sabbath, June 18, of 34 youth have been tion to the baptisms, 132 Fast.” Each day the staff’s 2011, parents, friends, baptized during summer campers accepted Jesus goal was to reflect, in their campers, and staff watched camps, and approximately into their hearts; 55 more lives, the love of Jesus so as 19 junior campers were 10 others were baptized are preparing for baptism, that campers and visitors baptized at Camp Ala- after returning to their and 142 made the commit- would desire to know misco. This summer a total home churches. In addi- ment to follow Jesus. Him as well. Each Friday These decisions were evening, the Sabbath be- made by the young people gan with an Agape Feast. on an individual basis. Afterwards at the out- “We made the Gospel door chapel, the campers available to them along joined in singing songs of with the fun activities praises and watched a pas- camp offers,” explains sion play which revealed James Mangum, Gulf States Christ’s love and sacrifice. Conference youth direc- When a camper asked tor. The campers had the to be baptized at camp, opportunity to participate their parents and pastor in Bible study groups, were called. Families were listen to camp pastors tell offered free lodging at the the story of Jesus, and camp so they could wit- take part in other spiritual ness their child’s baptism. These 19 junior campers were baptized at Camp Alamisco, programs and prayer. —BY REBECCA GRICE as parents, friends, and staff watched from the shores of Lake Skits and sermons fo- Martin. cused on the theme “Held Opelika First Holds Vacation Bible School More than 15 children journals were prepared the Craft Shack. student from kindergarten gathered with their Vaca- and filled with everyone’s Three weeks later up to doctorate studies tion Bible School (VBS) prayer request, and then before school began, all gathered for a candlelight director, Amanda Carpen- get well cards were made of the VBS children, with dedication for God’s pro- ter, to go fishing at the Go and sent to sick members their families and church tection. Fishin’ Mission Adventurer and friends. families, met for a spe- —BY SAUNDRA KROMMINGA Camp held at the Opelika On Sabbath morning, cial Sabbath where every First Church in Opelika, July 15, the church Ala., on Monday, July 11, was filled with 2011. parents and friends Each day began at the as the children Mission Lodge with a new gathered to sing Bible memory verse and their favorite songs, singing together the theme “Go Fishin’” and song, “Go Fishin’.” From “Hooked on Jesus.” there the children gathered Then they shared at the Bible adventure memory verses and camp fire to study the their experiences Bible and to learn how in learning how to to be like Jesus, how to share Jesus with share, how to comfort, and others. A fellowship how to pray and believe lunch was provided in Jesus. At the Mission and the parents The Vacation Bible School “fishing team.” More than half of the children Headquarters, prayer were able to tour who attended were from the community.

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 25 Kentucky-Tennessee News

Suzette York, 1962-2011, Remembered The Seventh-day Ad- to expand the school to was a commitment. People ventist community in Mem- include all grades – K-12. like Suzette are formed by phis, Tenn., along with The 11th grade was added God, putting His hand on friends and Church officials this school year. her where she felt a destiny from across North America, At the funeral service, and a calling.” filled the Memphis First York was remembered as a York is survived by Church on Monday, August warrior and strong sup- her husband, Leslie; her 15, 2011, to pay tribute to porter of Adventist educa- parents, Gordon and Violet Suzette York. York, who tion. Her teaching career Stanley; and one brother, served as the principal began in 1983 following Sidney Stanley. and a teacher at Memphis her graduation from Pacific The Suzette York Junior Academy, was mur- Union College. She also Memorial Fund for the dered on Wednesday, Au- held a master’s degree in answers,” Ritterskamp said Worthy Student Fund and gust 10, 2011, by a student. curriculum and instruction. in his remarks. “There is Media Center at Memphis The student is in custody The funeral was con- only one solution, and that Junior Academy has been and has been charged. ducted by Marc Lombard, is the coming of Jesus.” established in her memory. York, who was origi- pastor of Memphis-Raleigh Kentucky-Tennessee Contributions may be sent nally from Canada, had Church, where Suzette and Conference president, Steve to the Kentucky-Tennessee taught at Memphis Junior her husband attended, and Haley, spoke at the close Conference, Suzette York Academy several years Don Ritterskamp, pastor of of the service. “Suzette, Memorial Fund, 850 Con- prior to returning in 2008 Memphis First Church. “We like other Seventh-day ference Drive, Goodletts- to be the principal. Her search the scriptures for Adventist educators, did it ville, TN 37072. dream and passion was answers but there are no for more than a career. It —BY MARVIN LOWMAN Company Organized in Danville The sanctu- 2005 with the has always been strong in ary was full on involvement health ministries, and in Sabbath, July 16, of Sam Soler, 2008 conducted the first 2011, for the orga- district pastor. health seminar entitled, nization of a new For a time, “Simple Solutions.” In the company in Dan- the group also fall of 2010, the group ville, Ky. Marvin met once a realized the need for a Lowman, Confer- month in the larger facility. A building ence executive office waiting was leased and renovations secretary, offici- room of Naren were done in time to con- ated at the service. James, M.D. duct the first reaping event Friends from other In 2007, entitled, “Regeneration area churches the group be- 2010,” which had a strong were present to gan meeting in health emphasis combined witness as 31 in- Naren James, M.D., is the first to sign as a charter member. a conference with prophetic teaching, re- dividuals became room of the sulting in several baptisms. charter members for Seventh-day Adventists Hampton Inn The Danville Compa- of the new company. in the Danville area. The in Danville on the second ny continues to grow and The beginnings of the group began meeting in Sabbath of every month. is making an impact on group go back to De- the community room of the The hotel management was the Danville community cember 2004, when the Boyle County Library. The gracious enough to allow using the Adventist health Lord impressed a group decision was also made to the use of the lobby and message. of believers, mostly from start a weekly Bible study kitchen facilities for a pot- —BY MARVIN LOWMAN Grove Church, to share a at the Holiday Inn in Dan- luck every time they met. vision of having a presence ville. This began in early The Danville group

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“Journey of Joy” Completed in Ohio County The two hours, Lynn Burgess served candle, or various other Ohio Coun- and each as the leader. Becky Millay items that women like. ty Church woman was Lynn Burgess’s assis- The presentations in Beaver brought a tant, and Kearron Morris generated good discussion, Dam, Ky., sack lunch. was Burgess’s secretary. The testimonies, and a lot of completed Some of leader, assistant, and sec- fun. It was a blessing for the the 11- Becky Millay (left), Lynn Burgess, the women retary were chosen by the women in the church, and week series and Kearron Morris decorated group at large. A gift bag one that will be remem- “Journey of their lunch was given at each meeting bered long into the future. Joy,” featuring Carla Gober. bags, which made it fun to the woman whose name —BY BECKY MILLAY The women of the church and stimulated good con- was drawn at random. Each met every two weeks for versation. gift bag contained a journal, Pewee Valley Member Honored Lucy DePas Zetko, age of 84. her career. RN, was the honored Zetko said that she Zetko completed her guest speaker at the Na- was happy to be able to nurses training at Madison tional Nurses Day celebra- care for the sick and el- College in 1949. tion on May 11, 2011, at derly with compassion for —BY MARVIN LOWMAN the Robby Rex VA Medical so many years. She was Center in Louisville, Ky. asked to talk about chang- Zetko is 91 years es in the medical profes- old, and was a practicing sion during the years and nurse for more than 50 recounted some unusual Lucy DePas Zetko years. She retired at the experiences throughout Lynn Edward Schlisner, 1949–2011

Lynn Schlisner was to the ministry. He and diagnosed with a brain born in Ramona, S. Dak. Lona sold their farm and tumor. After a valiant battle, He graduated from Madi- attended Union College in he passed away on his 62nd son Central High School Lincoln, Nebr., where he birthday surrounded by in 1967. He was married received a B.A. degree in family and friends in Madi- to Lona Casper on January theology in 1976. He gradu- son, Tenn. Funeral services 24, 1970. He and Lona had ated from the seminary in were held at the Madison grown up on neighboring 1981 with an M.Div. degree. Campus Church on August farms. Schlisner began his 4, 2011. The burial took Schlisner joined the ministry in South Dakota, place in Oldham, S. Dak., Army in 1968, and served where he served until 1983. at a graveside service on as a paratrooper in the He also served in the Okla- August 6. 101st Airborne Division in Adventist home, he had homa and Potomac confer- He is survived by his Vietnam, where he was never been baptized. He ences before accepting the wife of 41 years, Lona; his wounded and received a and Lona attended evange- call to be the senior pastor mother, Bernice; two broth- Purple Heart. listic meetings held by Rex of the Madison Campus ers, Gary and Mick; two After his return from Edwards, where they were Church in the Kentucky- sisters, Jani and Robyn; two military duty, he went back both baptized and joined Tennessee Conference in sons, Eirik and Trevor; one to South Dakota where he the Seventh-day Adventist 1995, while pastoring the daughter, Sissel; and two bought a farm and oper- Church in 1971. Shenandoah Valley Acad- grandchildren, Alex and ated a dairy farm. Although After this conversion emy Church. Emily. he had been raised in an experience, he felt the call In 2005, Schlisner was —BY MARVIN LOWMAN

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 27 South Atlantic News

Shiloh Church Host Community Health Fair The health min- Hamilton, a personal sage by celebrity chef Mark istries department health record, a listing Anthony was held, followed at Shiloh Church of all of the services by a presentation on the in Charleston, S.C., and programs offered “Principles of Health” by hosted its first Get Fit, at Shiloh, a communi- Barry Lee just before the Stay Fit Community ty needs survey, and fair began. Organizations Health Fair on Sunday, an Exit Survey. Seven that were partners with May 15, 2011. Char- screenings were avail- the church included Roper maine Cohen, health able for participants Hospital, American Red ministries leader, or- which included blood Cross, K-180 Fitness, Storm ganized and based the cholesterol, blood Eye Institute, LifePoint, Inc., fair on the “Eight Laws glucose, blood pres- Health Force Chiroprac- EARL BROOKS EARL of Health.” The Get sure, BMI/body fat, tic Services-West Ashley, Fit, Stay Fit Health Fair One of the volunteers conducting a CPR class peak flow, pulmo- Dental Association, Susan demonstrates on an infant mannequin. provided services for nary/cardiac, and the G. Komen, and His Hands more than 150 partici- changes, and demonstrating step tests. Information Community Outreach Foun- pants from all over the low- healthier food selection and from professionals in vision, dation. country area. The objectives preparation to help combat pain management, and Additional child-friendly of the health fair included childhood obesity. mental health was also pro- activities were planned with increasing health awareness Each participant re- vided. Everyone received a fire engine tours, dem- among participants, edu- ceived a Get Fit, Stay Fit gift bag once the screening onstrations on fire safety, cating and motivating the Health Fair packet that process was completed. dental hygiene, and select- community to make posi- included a welcome letter Two weeks prior to the ing healthy snacks. tive behavioral and health from the pastor, Eugene J. fair, a Dinner & A Mes- —BY IRIS C. WILSON Georgia Master Guides Celebrate 25th Year The Georgia Master in Smyrna, Ga., under the clubs as a segment of the Guides were invested. Guides of South Atlantic leadership of Moses L. youth department. Joyce Since 1986, the indi- held their Master Guide Day Edwards Sr., pastor and Scurry accepted the chal- viduals who have served activities at Shiloh Church Master Guide. This day was lenge, and many have as presidents of the club to honor the 25th year of become Master Guides are John Cox, Mattie Redd, dedicated service in sup- through this initiative. Frank Johnson, Henry Jack- porting and establishing After the services, Julian son, Darrell Palmes, Ernes- Pathfinder clubs around and Maggie James led out tine Lockett, Jared Johnson, the Conference. in a community activity Joyce Scurry, and current The morning service by passing out The Great president Cermanthia Flem- began with Vanard Controversy. The day ended ing. Mendinghall, South with a banquet at Atlanta- The Master Guides are Atlantic president and Berean Church, Atlanta, Ga., always looking for ways to a Master Guide, as the in honor of Mendinghall. improve themselves. More guest speaker. In 1985, He and with his wife, Ruth, than half of the group has Mendinghall, then youth have supported the Georgia taken a step in improving director of the Confer- Master Guides since it be- themselves by becoming ence, along with spiritual gan in February 1986. One invested in their PLA (Path- motivation from Ralph of the largest Investiture finder Leadership Award), Peay, former Southern services for Master Guides and some into the next step Union Conference youth was held at the close of the of PIA (Pathfinder Instructor Vanard Mendinghall, South Atlantic president, pictured with director, challenged the Youth Federation in Warner Award). his wife, Ruth, was honored by the Youth Federation to Robins, Ga., in November —BY DARLINE HEAD Georgia Master Guides. organize Master Guide 1986, where 32 Master

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Immanuel Holds Mendeses Religious Liberty Day Celebrate Immanuel Temple Marsh expressed his afternoon with a presen- Church in Durham, N.C., appreciation of America’s tation by Carl McRoy, 50 Years conducted a Religious Lib- religious liberty, “We are South Atlantic publishing erty Day under the guid- very privileged here to director. ance of Milton Blackmon, have religious liberty, and Blackmon presented Ed.D., Immanuel Temple’s if you ever have the privi- each of the visiting of- religious liberty leader, lege as I have to travel to ficials with a copy of The and the assistant leader, other countries, when you Great Controversy, as well Marcia Conner. come back you will say, as a subscription to Liberty Guests from the com- ‘God bless America.’ ” magazine. A brief video munity included judges, Drake Barber, pas- was shown highlighting a legislator, and a city tor of East Market Street the challenges two Adven- councilman: Judge Wanda Church, Greensboro, tists faced when they stood Bryant from the North N.C., was the guest firm in not working on the Carolina Court of Appeals; speaker. In Barber’s ser- Sabbath. The video also Henry M. Michaux, state mon, “Descending into encouraged church mem- representative for the 31st Greatness,” he empha- bers to support the Liberty district; Durham County sized the fact that the magazine campaign. District Court Judge Do- underlying issue between —BY MILTON Edward and Doris retta Walker; and Durham God and Satan is “free- BLACKMON, ED.D. Mendes, members of County District Court dom.” The events of the Ephesus Church in New Judge William Marsh III. day concluded in the Bern, N.C., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Febru- ary 5, 2011. They were married in 1961 at Gethsemane Church, Kinston, N.C. The Mendeses have two children, Jonathan Mendes and Deborah Mendes-King; and 10 grandchildren. Edward has been self-employed since 1965. Doris has been retired for 10 years from Craven County Public Schools system where she was employed for 30 years. Their family and fellow church members celebrated this mile- stone with them, and they praise God for Pictured are Milton Blackmon (left), Immanuel religious liberty leader; Drake Barber, pastor of their example to others. East Market Street Church, Greensboro, N.C.; and John S. Nixon II, pastor of Immanuel Church. —BY HAROLD GASKINS

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 29 Southeastern News

First Coast International Dedicates New Building The First Coast Inter- mination, and a resolve national Church located in to find a church home it Jacksonville, Fla., recently could afford in a com- held grand opening ser- munity it could serve. The vices for their new church. cost of the new structure For the past 10 years, it was $275,000. Located in had been the dream of the community of Arling- the members of First Coast ton, the complex sits on International to have a 1.5 acres, and features the place to call home; the worship center and a youth dream has become a real- center. ity. First Coast International Arlington is known as demonstrated faith, deter- “Sin City” to many people

First Coast International Church sits on 1.5 acres, and is located in the Arlington Community of Jacksonville, Fla.

in Jacksonville. “The Lord was presented by Hubert has created a place for our Morel Jr., president of church to flourish, and we Southeastern Conference. have grown remarkably First Coast is thankful well over the past several for the support of family, months,” said Curtis Crider, friends, former pastors, and pastor of First Coast Inter- the Southeastern Confer- national. ence who helped make The two-day event this dream come true. “Our featured a Friday praise church has been a mag- and worship service. For- netic force, drawing men mer pastors Curtis Powell, and women from the dark the speaker for the Friday holes of unfulfilled lives service, and Michael Ross and broken dreams into the were present. On Sabbath ever radiant sunshine of a powerful and dynamic God’s unfailing promises,” worship service featuring said Crider. “This is our Hubert Morel Jr., Southeastern president, cuts the ribbon during uplifting music, prayers of purpose for our presence the grand opening services for First Coast International Church. Also pictured are Curtis Crider (left), pastor of First Coast dedication, special recogni- here in Arlington.” International, and Curtis Powell, former pastor of First Coast tions, and a baptism was —BY CURTIS CRIDER International. held. A message of hope Bible Bowl Season Declares New SEC Champions The Southeastern Con- Orlando - senior youth ciation (BAYDA) National in Detroit,” said Shearna ference Bible Bowl season category; Town & Coun- Bible Bowl Association Tolbert, Southeastern Bible came to a close with five try, Tampa - young adult (NBBA) Games in Detroit, Bowl coordinator. teams claiming the title of category; and - New Hope, Mich., on October 21-23, If you are interested in 2011 conference champi- Ft. Lauderdale - adult cat- 2011. starting a team at your lo- ons on July 9, 2011. egory. “I can say by far that cal church, please contact The winners: Port St. The champions will go this has been the best Southeastern youth depart- Lucie - pre-junior category; on to represent the Confer- Bible Bowl season ever! ment at 352-735-3142. Town & Country, Tampa ence at the Black Adventist I am very confident that - junior category; North Youth Directors Asso- you will represent us well

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Southern Partners with It Is Written for Evangelism Training Southern Adven- partner. It Is Written ap- tist University and It proached Southern with Is Written are team- this idea for an evangelis- ing up to offer an tic training program and ambitious curriculum contributes in several key aimed at increasing ways: program promotion, participants’ Bible financial backing, scholar- knowledge and en- ship opportunities, and thusiasm for evange- board guidance. They are lism. even sending John Brad- Students in the shaw, their new speaker new SALT program and director, to teach at (Soul-winning And SALT for a full week. Leadership Training) Leaders from both enroll in 14 weeks partners are excited about of spiritual study the program and anticipate so condensed and a practical, far-reaching focused that they impact for all involved. are not allowed to “This is a chance for take any additional students to not only obtain courses at the same classroom knowledge, but time, and are advised hands-on experience as against maintain- well,” Duocoumes said. ing work responsi- “Our hope is that SALT bilities outside the graduates will go on to be classroom. And the passionate leaders in evan- coursework is the gelism … whatever their easy part. future careers!” Finding op- For more information, portunities to share please visit www.Southern. these new truths with edu/SALT. others, and being —BY LUCAS PATTERSON The SALT leadership team had a chance to reconnect during the ASI comfortable enough Convention in Sacramento, Calif. Pictured are John Bradshaw (left), It to engage when the Is Written speaker and director; Gordon Bietz, Southern Adventist Uni- SALT Required moments do arise, is versity president; and Alan Parker, SALT program director. Courses often more daunting than the hours spent August, and according to tion purposes. Many of Christian Beliefs diving into prophecy and program coordinator, Mi- those pursuing certificates Christian Witnessing practicum work. To help chelle Duocoumes, almost will move on to one-year with this, SALT spends 20 full-time students are task force positions in Bi- Personal Evangelism considerable time teaching currently immersed in the ble work and foreign mis- effective evangelism and study. Most of these stu- sions — jobs that Southern Christian Spirituality one-on-one techniques dents, ranging in age from helps arrange. Topics in Evangelism that make the sharing of 18 to 44, are earning col- While the classes are beliefs come more natu- lege credit for the classes; taught at Southern, largely Topics in Prophetic rally to Christians. however, a few have by Southern professors, Studies Classes for the inaugu- chosen to attend purely for SALT is definitely a dual Practicum in Bible ral SALT course began in the training and certifica- effort with a venerable Work

October 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 31 Florida Feature

Margarita and Cocolo Rivera were baptized by Julio Cesar Rivera (no relation), a retired pastor and Deltona Spanish Church elder, on June 20, 2009.

BY COCOLO RIVERA

I became a rebellious, disre- paper, and small screen. My God radio program, and I have become spectful, and skeptical child at age allowed me to succeed with these a Sabbath School teacher. Now, six when my father separated my ventures even though my ego grew I understand God’s purpose in brother and me from our mother. and caused more problems for my directing me down the pathway of As an adolescent, I decided to enlist family. communication. For years, I walked in the Armed Forces to unleash my While working in the sports with Satan. Then, my life took a anger on the battlefield of Vietnam. world, I became friends with three 180-degree turn. Today, my heart After I awoke from a sniper’s sports fans: Oscar, Pucho, and and life belong to my God. bullet, the attending doctor asked, Samuel Gonzalez. Oscar invited me A more detailed account of the “What religion do you belong to?” to attend the opening service of the Cocolo Rivera story is online: http:// “I have no religion,” I answered. new Seventh-day Adventist Church www.floridaconference.com/?p=2280. “I just talk to God every day.” he attended in Deltona, Florida, Smiling, he replied, “Well, you on April 11, 2009. Margarita and have good communication with Him, I decided to go, and we felt because He brought you back to welcomed and warmed by the life.” hospitality. When I was discharged, I sensed On our third Sabbath visit, Christ would help me again even Carmen Rodriguez, Florida Con- though I was addicted to marijuana, ference executive secretary, pre- alcohol, and prescribed morphine. sented a message that touched He gave me a wonderful wife, but our hearts. When I told Mar- poor Margarita had no idea she garita I wanted to be baptized, would have to deal with a rebel, she answered, “So do I. For 42 addict, and mentally ill person. years I have been waiting for The month before the first of our you.” We were baptized on three daughters was born, I lost my June 20, 2009. My God released memory and was admitted to a men- me from the chains that bound tal institution with combat syndrome me to drug addiction, alcohol- where I stayed for a year. ism, and bad eating habits! Margarita and Cocolo Rivera confirmed their mar- For 18 years, I was employed in Since then, I have helped riage of 43 years in the Deltona, Florida, Adventist sports communication: radio, news- our church launch a weekly Church on the day of their baptism.

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Celebración en Haines City La iglesia de Haines para que se asociación, City había adquirido un cumpliera la unión, y terreno para construir voluntad de pastores un lugar de adoración. Dios en la de iglesias No obstante, unos meses transacción, y vecinas se atrás, uno de los miembros la respuesta fue unieron a los vio un templo en un positiva. hermanos de terreno de dos acres y Una vez Haines City medio que había sido adquirido el y de iglesias puesto a la venta, y le templo, se cercanas en pareció apropiado para llevó a cabo alabanza. las necesidades de la un hermoso No obstante congregación. Presentó trabajo de de obra estuvo a cargo de la alegría, la opción, y rápidamente remodelación. Se los miembros y pastores, no se olvidó la razón por los pastores Osorio y cambiaron pisos, agregaron quienes trabajaron con la cual existimos: dar el Gómez luego de considerar ventanas, derribaron y dedicación para tener mensaje de salvación al la idea con la junta y construyeron nuevas un lugar apropiado para mundo. Como parte de buscar asesoramiento en paredes, aulas para clases encontrarse con Dios cada la inauguración, se llevó la asociación, hicieron de niños, salón de madres semana. a cabo una campaña una oferta para comprar y de audio, y cocina. Se El sábado 25 de evangélica a cargo los el edificio. Los dueños remodelaron los baños y se junio fue un día de gran pastores Rolando de los acordaron llamarlos dos pintó todo el edificio. Esta celebración cuando se Ríos y Jesús Tirado. semanas más tarde para obra de costo considerable, abrieron las puertas del —ABEL PAULÍN, DIRECTOR DEL darles la respuesta. Durante sólo implicó la compra de templo para alabar al DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE ese período la iglesia oró materiales, ya que la mano Señor. Autoridades de la LA ASOCIACIÓN Niños en Alabanza El sábado 25 de junio Morales, y fue inspirador la iglesia de Buenaventura para las familias asistentes. Lakes en el área de Esta iglesia anhela Kissimmee, tuvo un servicio servir a Dios, y ha adquirido especial a cargo de los un terreno de cinco acres niños. Desde la escuela para construir un edificio en sabática hasta el final del un futuro cercano. servicio, los pequeños —ABEL PAULÍN, DIRECTOR DEL tuvieron participación activa DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE y casi exclusiva. El mensaje LA ASOCIACIÓN fue presentado por Diony PandaManía La iglesia Central de mes de julio. Todas las noches se tarea de presentar a Jesús a Miami, una de las más Con una ambientación servía comida china en estos niños y sus familias. antiguas de la Florida, se china en todo el edificio una cena a la que asistían Se confía que la semilla embarcó en un proyecto y el terreno, se organizó alrededor de 250 personas. sembrada traerá resultados evangélico comunitario una escuela de vacaciones En el proyecto trabajaron de salvación. que requirió de ardua que trajo a 152 niños, cincuenta y ocho miembros —ERIC CANTILLO, PRIMER preparación y trabajo, y se de los cuales setenta no y diecisiete adolescentes, ANCIANO DE LA IGLESIA llevó a cabo a principios del pertenecen a la iglesia. quienes disfrutaron de la CENTRAL DE MIAMI

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Problema Positivo en Northwest La iglesia del aumenta a pasos está haciendo Northwest Miami ha a agigantados. Esta iglesia que este plan estado trabajando con cuenta con una membrecía funcione como veinte grupos celulares. de 250, y las visitas que se esperaba. El número de personas asisten alcanzan a los 100, Si se provenientes de estas lo cual agota la capacidad tuviera que células que asiste a los del salón y del lugar de mencionar cultos de los sábados estacionamiento. nombres para Con el propósito agradecer a de hacer frente a este todos los que “problema” se debió han hecho involucrados en traer organizar dos servicios que este “problema” sea almas a los pies de Jesús. por sábado. Aunque una realidad, deberíamos —HUMBERTO HORRUITINER, todavía hay detalles escribir la lista de iglesia, PASTOR DE LA IGLESIA DE que necesitan atención, ya que todos los miembros NORTHWEST MIAMI la cooperación de todos han estado activamente

Georgia-Cumberland Noticias Nuevo Templo en Cartesville El 9 de julio se inauguró en sólo tres semanas, los agradeció el trabajo del el templo de la iglesia hermanos convirtieron un pastor de la iglesia, José de Cartesville ubicada pabellón descubierto en un Escobar, y los hermanos que estratégicamente sobre práctico salón multiuso. colaboraron en la realización la ruta 20, a media milla La ceremonia fue de este sueño. de I-75. El edificio puede emotiva. Asistieron —SHEILA FLORES, SECRETARIA albergar a 150 personas autoridades de la asociación DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO cómodamente sentadas, y y pastores de la zona. Se DE LA ASOCIACIÓN Feria de Salud en Knoxville El domingo 7 de captar el interés de nuevos breve y práctica el agosto se organizó una contactos misioneros, y se valor de los ocho clínica abierta con la vio en toda la dinámica remedios naturales. participación de hermanos del programa. Se finalizaba con y un personal Luego de masajes terapéuticos, de cuatro participar de orientación pastoral y médicos y un chequeo, atención médica. auxiliares de los pacientes Cada asistente enfermería. El pasaban recibió una invitación propósito de por ocho personal por parte este proyecto estaciones o del pastor, para de salud abre la puerta del fue mostrar puestos en asistir a las conferencias evangelismo, y es parte del una cultura los que se que comenzaron el 13 mensaje del tercer ángel. de vida les mostraba de agosto. La iglesia cree —RICHARD URDANETA, saludable y en forma firmemente que el mensaje PASTOR DEL DISTRITO

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Ancianos Como Líderes Misioneros del libro de y organizarlo en parejas hayan completado el Nehemías, de los misioneras. curso, el día que comience que se extrajo 2. Cada pareja la semana de evangelismo. los principios de misionera creará una lista liderazgo que de conocidos, familiares El objetivo es alcanzar surgen de la y compañeros de trabajo. mil personas entre las historia. Se orará por ellos, se cuatro iglesias, y estudiar Luego del los visitará, e invitará a el curso bíblico “El Gran almuerzo, el estudiar la Biblia. Conflicto” preparado tiempo fue 3. Cada grupo se por el pastor José L. dedicado a la reunirá el segundo sábado González de la División oración y se del mes con el propósito Sudamericana. Se El sábado 16 de julio, expusieron de evaluar el trabajo de las presentarán dos lecciones los ancianos y directores ideas para establecer un parejas misioneras. por semana. La fecha de ministerio personal del plan que incentive la 4. Los ancianos de lanzamiento de este distrito Sur de Mississippi testificación en cada una presentarán el informe al plan fue el 30 de julio. se reunieron junto a sus de las congregaciones. pastor el tercer sábado del El 13 de agosto se llevó esposas e hijos en la Eliezer Machucho, mes. a cabo un encuentro de casa del pastor, para orar relató una interesante 5. Se organizará una oración y reavivamiento juntos y planificar la obra experiencia misionera que ceremonia para entregar para las parejas en misionera para las cuatro tuvo con su congregación, los certificados a quienes Laurel, Mississippi. En esa iglesias pertenecientes a la cual ayudó reunión cada pareja dicho distrito. a los líderes presentó su número Freddy Herrera y a visualizar el de interesados y su Eliezer Machucho tuvieron siguiente plan: blanco de bautismos. a cargo el repaso de 1. Dividir La iglesia ora para la lección de escuela los miembros que el Espíritu esté sabática, y el pastor en grupos de en sus miembros y las Johnny Castro presentó quince. Cada personas para las que un seminario interactivo anciano estará se está trabajando. titulado “Lideres Según a cargo de —JOHNNY CASTRO, Dios”. El mismo se basó en ministrar un PASTOR DEL DISTRITO los dos primeros capítulos grupo: visitarlo SUR DE MISSISSIPPI Educación Cristiana, una Decisión Inteligente “Ya y nos sentirá cómoda mi esposa? a nuestros pequeños en la había gustaba. ¿Facilitará una mudanza mi escuela. llegado la Como trabajo en las iglesias? Mi esposa comenzó hora de todo padre Al evaluar las ventajas a buscar en Internet para terminar el antes de y desventajas, mi esposa ver qué se podía conseguir contrato de tomar una y yo nos dimos cuenta en el área de la academia la casa que decisión, de que todo convergía en adventista, y encontró habíamos consideré un punto: la posibilidad una propiedad ubicada a estado varios de que nuestros hijos dos minutos de la misma. alquilando, factores: asistiesen a la escuela Entusiasmada llamó al y teníamos ¿Cómo adventista para recibir la número de teléfono que la opción de afectará educación que los acercará estaba publicado, y el quedarnos. este cambio más a Jesús. Fue entonces dueño de la casa le dijo La vivienda Pastor Carlos Felipe y su esposa a mis que decidimos sacrificar que había recibido treinta era cómoda, Judith hijos? ¿Se cualquier otra cosa para ver llamadas de personas

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interesadas en la vivienda. que cuando conversó expresar su felicidad por ponemos en primer lugar, Quedamos esperando la con mi esposa, sintió la haber elegido a nuestra nos brindará su protección respuesta, y Dios obró en confirmación interna de familia para que viva en su en esta tierra, y la vida el corazón de este hombre que ella era la persona con casa. eterna cuando Él venga para que nos diera la la que él debía hacer la ¡Qué hermoso es saber muy pronto. posibilidad de alquilarla. transacción. Ahora, cada que uno está donde Dios —JUDITH Y CARLOS FELIPE, Fue interesante escuchar su vez que hablamos por una quiere que esté! Él nos DISTRITO DE NORTHWEST testimonio: nos comentó razón u otra, nos vuelve a ha prometido que si lo FLORIDA Y FOLEY, ALABAMA

Kentucky-Tennessee Noticias Campaña Joven Los jóvenes de la Iglesia La hermandad apoyó la Hispana de Louisville, actividad asistiendo a todas Kentucky, organizaron una las reuniones y trayendo campaña evangélica que a sus amigos. La semana tuvo lugar del 2 al 9 de culminó con una ceremonia julio a cargo del pastor Joel bautismal. Guerra. Fue inspirador ver —ARMANDO DE LEÓN, a los jóvenes trabajando DIRECTOR DEL organizadamente y en una DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE atmósfera muy espiritual. LA ASOCIACIÓN

South Atlantic Noticias Inauguración de la Iglesia Central en Atlanta El sábado 25 de con muchos junio, la iglesia Central en salones. Esto atrajo Atlanta, tuvo el privilegio una buena cantidad de inaugurar el hermoso de alumnos para templo que adquirieron el período escolar para reunirse a adorar 2011-2012. a Dios, y traer nuevas En la actualidad personas a sus pies. El se planifica un secretario de la asociación, esfuerzo evangélico, pastor William Winston, y los hermanos tuvo a cargo la ceremonia. están activamente Este sueño se llevó a envueltos en la cabo luego de la venta del preparación del edificio anterior, bajo el terreno misionero liderazgo del pastor Luis —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, Espinosa y el apoyo de la DIRECTOR DEL directiva de la iglesia. En DEPARTAMENTO este lugar funcionará ahora HISPANO DE LA la Escuela Internacional ASOCIACIÓN Adventista, ya que cuenta

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Evangelismo y Bautismos en Nuestro Territorio Semana Juvenil en humanidad en la cruz iglesia de Goldsboro, Charlotte: El Pastor Juan del calvario. Ocho North Carolina, llevó Reyes coordinó este evento personas mostraron su a cabo una campaña que se llevó a cabo en aceptación de dicho evangélica a cargo del Charlotte, North Carolina, y sacrificio por medio hermano Mauricio finalizó en el campamento del bautismo. Velázquez, que culminó Nossoca Pines con un con cuatro bautismos, bautismo de 12 almas. Bautismo en oficiados por el pastor Clinton: Cinco Uribe en la iglesia de Bautismo en New personas entregaron Seven Springs. Gainsville: La iglesia New sus vidas a Jesús mudarse al templo que han ¿Qué Impide que Gainsville, Georgia, celebró en mayo, luego de la adquirieron recientemente. sea Bautizado? El sábado un bautismo el sábado semana de evangelismo 25 de junio, la iglesia de 23 de julio a cargo del a cargo del pastor John Evangelismo en La Warsaw, South Carolina, pastor Carlos Henríquez. Newlove en la iglesia de Iglesia de Seven Springs: La disfrutó de una hermosa Al finalizar, tres personas Clinton, South Carolina. Iglesia se Seven Springs, ceremonia de bautismo. expresaron su deseo de Al finalizar la misma, los North Carolina, celebró En la hora del llamado, prepararse para hacer lo hermanos comenzaron a tres bautismos el pasado un joven asistente, propio en una próxima preparar el terreno para 4 de junio, resultados del impresionado por el ceremonia. la campaña que se llevó a evangelismo personal de Espíritu Santo pidió ser Esta joven iglesia está cabo en el mes de junio. La los hermanos. Cada uno bautizado en ese mismo creciendo notablemente, hermandad está altamente de los catecúmenos recibió momento. Se hicieron los y sus miembros se motivada en el trabajo de como obsequio una Biblia arreglos necesarios, y en caracterizan por su traer a otros a los pies de de tamaño familiar. El pocos minutos el joven generosidad. Los Cristo. pastor Uribe impartió un selló su pacto con Dios en diezmos y ofrendas mensaje de invitación a forma pública. experimentaron un alza Crecimiento en seguir los pasos de la reina de aproximadamente un Wilson: La pequeña Ester, por su valentía y fe. Resultados en ochenta por ciento en congregación de Wilson, En los primeros Douglasville: Como lo que va del año 2011, North Carolina, organizó cinco meses del año, resultado de la campaña comparado con el 2010. un esfuerzo evangélico. El seis almas se unieron a Jesús al Control que tuvo Los hermanos confían en orador fue el pastor John esta congregación y la lugar en marzo, y del que Dios traerá a su redil a Newlove. Tres personas hermandad continúa en su trabajo de seguimiento aquellos por los que están entregaron sus vidas al labor de testificación entre de los hermanos de trabajando, y la iglesia Señor. La hermandad amigos y conocidos. Douglasville, Georgia, continuará creciendo para continúa trabajando con cinco personas se Su Gloria. sus conocidos y se prepara Campaña Laica en la entregaron a Cristo y lo con entusiasmo para Iglesia de Goldsboro: La demostraron por medio Campaña de Semana del bautismo que se llevó 6DQWDHQ6PLWKÀHOGLa a cabo el 2 de julio. La semana del del 17 al 23 de iglesia alabó a Dios por el abril fue muy activa para la acontecimiento, y un grupo iglesia de Smithfield, North infantil dirigió las alabanzas Carolina. Los miembros con una selección animada trajeron a sus amigos para y juvenil. participar de las reuniones —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, con motivo de semana DIRECTOR DEL santa. El pastor Alcega DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE Jeanintong recordó con LA ASOCIACIÓN sus mensajes el sacrificio que Jesús hizo por la

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Compromiso de la Iglesia de Conway La iglesia todos trabajan para les ayudase a alcanzar de Conway, traer almas a Cristo. un blanco de treinta South Carolina, En la actualidad, almas en el año 2011. El surgió por el planean comprar pastor Poloche tuvo a trabajo dedicado un terreno para cargo la predicación, y la de Eduardo construir un templo. hermandad se comprometió Saavedra. El 11 de junio en el cumplimiento de las Saavedra ha se llevó a cabo una metas propuestas. contagiado su reunión misionera, —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, DIRECTOR entusiasmo a en la que se DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO los hermanos, y pidió a Dios que DE LA ASOCIACIÓN Festival de Laicos desean participar en la tarea la organización de esta de ganar almas. actividad, los pastores Jorge Este evento tuvo Quintiana, Luis Espinosa, un final feliz: trece Andrew Cabán, Juan Reyes, personas entregaron sus Ismael Uribe y José Reyes. corazones al Señor y lo —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, DIRECTOR expresaron por medio del DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO bautismo. Participaron en DE LA ASOCIACIÓN

Más de quinientas cabo en mayo. El orador personas representando a invitado para presentar los las iglesias de Georgia y las seminarios fue el pastor Juan Carolinas, participaron del Moral. Daylet Espinosa y festival de laicos “Unidades Lady Uribe dictaron cursos en Acción” que se llevó a para los menores que Graduación en el Seminario Aventista Laico S.A.L El sábado 18 de junio por la universidad de convenciones adventista La experiencia fue se llevó a cabo la ceremonia Andrews. El coordinador localizado en Orangeburg, inolvidable, y el entusiasmo de graduación con mayor de los estudiantes hispanos Carolina del Sur, que cuenta por traer gente a los pies del número de graduados de la fue John Newlove y Calvin con la capacidad de reunir Maestro llenó los corazones historia de la asociación. Más Watkins estuvo a cargo de a 4,000 personas. Al grupo de los participantes de 260 alumnos recibieron los de habla inglesa. de marcha se unieron los —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, DIRECTOR su diploma de “Instructores Los graduandos menores que participaron DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO Bíblicos Profesionales” del recibieron sus diplomas en del curso de ganancia de DE LA ASOCIACIÓN programa S.A.L, patrocinado el auditorio del centro de almas en el festival de laicos.

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Camporee El tercer campamento El pastor Alfredo El siguiente requisito un ambiente cristiano y de jóvenes hispanos tuvo García-Marenko, del programa, es que los bajo los mismos principios. lugar del 22-26 de junio, quien fuera director jóvenes, guías mayores o Reciben instrucción y en donde la Sociedad de del departamento de, miembros de la Sociedad recursos que les ayudarán Jóvenes Adventistas tuvo jóvenes de la División de Jóvenes, organicen no sólo en la vida de sus comienzos en el año Interamericana, fue el y mantengan un grupo testificación, sino en la 1907: la academia Mount orador principal. Desafió pequeño durante este año. parte social dentro del Vernon en Ohio. a los 260 jóvenes que En actividades como círculo de la iglesia. El lema del evento fue representaban a 14 iglesias estas, la juventud tiene la —ANTONIO PEREIRA, “Pregúntame de Jesús”, de cuatro estados junto oportunidad de conocer, COORDINADOR DE CLUBES J.A y tuvo su enfoque en el con participantes de la compartir, aprender y DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO evangelismo juvenil. Para Unión de la Republica socializar con participantes DE LA ASOCIACIÓN participar en el mismo, Dominicana, a que se de diferentes lugares en se había establecido el comprometan a prerrequisito de estudiar trabajar más por el libro “La Fe De Jesús” el crecimiento con el objetivo de que los de la iglesia. Dos jóvenes llegasen con una jóvenes entregaron idea general y práctica de sus vidas al Señor temas para dar estudios por medio del bíblicos. bautismo.

Southern Union Noticias Pastores Evangelistas de la Unión del Sur en Europa Durante 25 años, sorprendida y llena de distinto: diecinueve Los Resultados del Manolo, un ex adventista, gozo por esto y aún más. pastores fueron enviados Trabajo había rechazado todas Una persona fue bautizada, a Europa, con la ayuda El pastor Samuel Díaz, las invitaciones a asistir y doce continúan financiera de Philos Care quien estuvo a cargo a la iglesia de Valencia estudiando la Biblia y han Corp. (www.philoscare. de la campaña que se en España. No obstante, solicitado bautismo. com) una fundación llevó a cabo en Sevilla el Espíritu Santo estaba En los últimos diez comprometida a esparcir Reportó dos bautismos, todavía trabajando en él. años, el ministerio el Mensaje en muchos dos profesiones de fe, Cuando el pastor Emilio hispano de la Unión del países, en sus diferentes y veintidós personas de León, quien trabaja en Sur ha enviado pastores aspectos: spiritual, físico y esperando ser bautizadas, una de las asociaciones de a diferentes áreas de emocional. Los encuentros ya que en Europa, los la Unión del Sur tuvo su América Latina para se llevaron a cabo en bautismos deben ser campaña en mayo de este intercambiar métodos de España, Italia, Suiza, aprobados por la junta de año, Manolo estaba allí, y evangelismo, aprender Bélgica e Inglaterra, en iglesia previamente. había traído a un amigo de las culturas a las que español. A excepción de En Londres, Inglaterra, que también había estado deben ministrar en los España, los miembros de el pastor José Escobar alejado de la iglesia por Estados Unidos, impactar iglesia son extranjeros en tuvo el privilegio de mucho tiempo. Ambos a la iglesia local, y los países en los que viven, bautizar siete personas y dieron su testimonio principalmente desarrollar lo cual hace que el trabajo ver a quince aceptando una noche luego de la pastores evangelistas. de traer almas a Cristo sea el llamado a prepararse reunión. La iglesia estaba Este año el desafío fue difícil. para el bautismo. Lucía,

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quien había dejado la buscaron reemplazos en La Visión gente. Los administradores, iglesia cuarenta años atrás, sus trabajos para poder El departamento hasta donde sea posible, decidió regresar. El señor venir a los encuentros y hispano de la Unión del deben procurar hallar Rosario sorprendió a su traer amigos. Cada noche, Sur cree en el evangelismo hombres consagrados esposa en la reunión del las conferencias debían en todas sus formas. Esta con preparación en el sábado de mañana cuando terminar temprano ya que es la razón por la que se campo comercial , para expresó su decisión de ser los miembros no tienen incentiva constantemente a encomendarles los asuntos bautizado. La iglesia está vehículos y debían regresar los laicos y pastores a que comerciales en los diversos entusiasmada trabajando a sus hogares en transporte practiquen el evangelismo centros de nuestra obra. por estas personas. público. Tres personas personal, como también Hay que precaverse El pastor Johnny fueron bautizadas, y la otros métodos. No constantemente contra la Castro bautizó seis iglesia continúa trabajando obstante, existe una tendencia a relacionar con personas en Berlín, con aquellos que quedaron realidad abrumadora: hay estos centros a hombres Alemania, y en Ginebra, interesados en el mensaje siete billones de personas que podrían realizar un Suiza, el pastor Carlos de salvación. que alcanzar; la iglesia trabajo mayor y más Pinto tuvo a su cargo el El Pastor José Castillo necesita métodos de importante en la plataforma bautismo más grande que fue muy feliz al ver el alcance masivo. “La mies pública al presentar las el pastor local haya tenido trabajo del Espíritu Santo es mucha y los obreros verdades de la Palabra en sus veinticinco años de cada noche. Durante su son pocos.” Mat 9:37 El de Dios a los incrédulos. ministerio. campaña en Milán, Italia, trabajo del evangelista El Evangelismo pág. 20 En la ciudad de Elche, nueve personas fueron público es tan importante “Dios pide evangelistas.” El España, el pastor Julio bautizadas, y dieciocho hoy como lo fue en el Evangelismo pág. 89 de la Roca llevó a cabo respondieron al llamado tiempo del Pentecostés, “Un obrero entrenado una ceremonia bautismal de hacer lo propio en un cuando miles de personas y educado para el trabajo, de tres personas, y diez futuro. Cada noche, la fueron convertidas en un que esté controlado por el tomaron la decisión de gente se acercaba al altar día como resultado del Espíritu de Cristo, logrará seguir a Jesús. expresando su deseo de evangelista Pedro. “Así mayores resultados que Roma fue un desafío rendir sus vidas a Jesús. que los que recibieron su diez obreros que carezcan debido a la fuerte tradición Castillo dijo: “No hay palabra fueron bautizados; de conocimiento y sean religiosa- dice el pastor tierra o frontera donde y se añadieron aquel débiles en la fe...”-- Review día como tres mil and Herald, Mayo 29, 1888. personas.’’ Hechos Con esta visión 2:41 en mente, la Unión Sí, es un gran del Sur quiere proveer desafío. La iglesia el entrenamiento Adventista tiene una y las herramientas importante misión. necesarias a sus pastores, Todas sus instituciones exponiéndolos a diferentes están concentradas métodos de evangelismo, en su cumplimiento, como distintas culturas pero el Espíritu de y lugares. El trabajo Profesía advierte hecho cada año en estas acerca de un riesgo, campañas, está plantando y da instrucciones un nuevo celo por el a la administración: evangelismo en nuestros “Con frecuencia los pastores, y las iglesias Neftaly Ortiz. La mayoría Dios no pueda trabajar. Él obreros que podrían ser locales se benefician con de los miembros de iglesia ha prometido el Espíritu de gran beneficio en las el mismo, porque este trabajan en el cuidado de Santo, y nosotros veremos reuniones para el público, espíritu es transmitido a niños, personas enfermas grandes resultados si están ocupados en otros sus miembros. o ancianos, y les es difícil hacemos Su trabajo en trabajos que no les dejan —MARIEL LOMBARDI, EDITORA asistir a reuniones durante nuestras iglesias, familias y tiempo para dedicarse al la semana. No obstante, comunidad.” ministerio activo entre la

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Cohutta DVDWWHQWLRQGHÀFLWGLVRUGHU in Bradenton, Brandon, Tampa Church, GA. bereavement, brain injury, First. celiac disease, diabetes, sleep Hispanic Youth Rally Dec. 3. Maranatha in Miami disorders, and more. Details are “Makeover” – Oct. 28-30. Gardens. available under the “Support Cohutta Springs. Crandall, GA. Groups” link in the “Patients Dec. 4. Ft. Lauderdale, and Visitors” box at http://www. Lauderhill, Ambassador in fhdeland.org/ Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano North Florida Oakwood Beach, Jupiter-Tequesta. University Alumni Chapter – Dec. 10. St. Petersburg. membership information and Dec. 11. Clearwater, New Port Sunset event listings for Oakwood Richey, Spring Hill, Brooksville, alumni in Florida. Details: http:// East Pasco in Zephyrhills. 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Puppetry, softball, basketball, massage tables, medical checkups, and Miami, FL 7:06 6:59 6:52 6:46 6:40 6:36 QDWXUHÀWQHVVIXQLQWHUDFWLYH Montgomery, AL 6:28 6:19 6:11 6:03 5:56 5:50 more. Details: ctrevilcock@gma. storytelling, ballooning, music, Nashville, TN 6:29 6:19 6:09 6:01 5:43 5:46 edu, cleopatratrevilcock@yahoo. and more. Cost: free. Bring Orlando, FL 7:10 7:02 6:54 6:48 6:42 6:37 com, 305-220-5955 x151, or your own lunch. Details: http:// Wilmington, NC 6:54 6:45 6:36 6:28 6:20 6:14

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