April 2011

Beacon of Hope

Atlantic Union Commemorates 110 Years of Leadership and Service

Quoi de Neuf? Adventist Education Youth Connections ¿Qué Está Pasando? April To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the church in the Atlantic Union territory and 2011 inform, instruct, and inspire our church members. ission tatement M S Editorial 3 Adventist Education 16 inside 4 Youth Connections 17 Beacon of Hope DQuoiE PdeART Neuf? MENTS 22 eatures ¿Qué Está Pasando? 23 over tory Positions of Our Faith 24 F C S : 6 Washington Adventist University and Atlantic Union College Vote Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Union 6 Greater New York 8 New York 10 6 Let’s Connect LIVE Hosted in Bermuda NEAtlanticW UnionS College 12 Northeastern 14 Bermuda 15 Northern New England 18 7 Academy Students Southern New England 20 Attend Music Clinic

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DTheEA GleanerDL deadlineINES schedule is available online at www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner4.html. The Atlantic Union Conference will reach another milestone on April 16, commemorating 110 years of ministry for the Seventh-day Adventist Church Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the in the Northeast United States and Bermuda. In this issue, we remember General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.® the past and look to the future with renewed reverence for the work we are April 2011, Vol. 110, No. 4. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published calledn thisto do in preparationssue for the soon return of Jesus Christ. Our regular monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,® features include Adventist Education, Positions of Our Faith, and Youth 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and I I … Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Connections. The cover photo of the Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual Elizabeth, Maine, is from iStockphoto. subscription price, $9.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561.

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Jesus Loves Them . . . And So Should We

t a funeral I attended a couple of the disabled and sick. Science and medicine months ago, there was a young were not advanced as they are today. Simple Aman with a disability. I could diseases and injuries could lead to loss of not help but notice that everyone passed life, sight, hearing, and mobility. There were People with him by without saying a word to him. He no trained medical personnel or emergency looked as if he was waiting for someone to rooms to attend to urgent needs. There make eye contact or to say something to was nothing to give them hope and dignity him. Sad to say, no one did. My brother, except for the concern and love of family disabilities were who was with me, also noticed what was members and true friends and, of course, happening. Feeling sorry for the young the healing touch of Jesus. man, he approached him, called him by In Mark 7:32, NKJV, it says, “They brought loved so much that name, and spoke with him. I did the same. to Him one who was deaf and had an The young man seemed happy that we impediment in his speech.” Of course, a were talking with him. Later, he comment- deaf person will have difficulty forming they were brought ed to one of our friends that he appreciated words and speaking. It is within reason us, because we made him feel happy and to believe that, since he could not com- showed him love. municate, someone loved him enough to Jesus seemed to have had a special love bring him to Jesus. It could have been his to Jesus to receive and concern for people with disabilities. parents, a family member, or concerned He displayed compassion for those who friends. All we know is that he was very were blind, deaf, otherwise physically chal- important to someone, because they begged both physical lenged, and those who were possessed with Jesus to lay His hands on him. People with demons. He spent time with them and disabilities were loved so much that they met their needs. When John the Baptist were brought to Jesus to receive both physi- and spiritual wanted assurance that Jesus was the One, cal and spiritual blessings and love. It has Jesus said to John’s followers, “Go and tell been said that there is always hope for peo- John the things which you hear and see: ple who are loved. No one is without hope (eye witness news): The blind see and the if there is someone who loves them. blessings and love. lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the It is important for us to learn to love, deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the respect, honor, and help all people, includ- poor have the gospel preached to them”— ing those with disabilities. Everything that Matthew 11:4, 5, NKJV. Jesus touched, He changed for the better. He seemed to have a special concern He wants to change our carnal nature to His for those who were limited physically and divine nature and, in so doing, it will make ignored by the society. These types of people us instruments of change for the better. probably were many in Galilee in Jesus’ day. There was no organized medical institution Leon Thomassian is the Atlantic Union and there were no specialized hospitals for Conference treasurer and trust services director.

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ne of the sights that catches history goes back to April 16, 1901, the eye while traveling along when it was first organized. The Oany coast, especially by very first building (lighthouse) that boat, is the lighthouses at different housed the office staff was located points on the coastline. However, not on the corner of Prescott and Sawyer all of them are on the water’s edge. streets. There are several that can be found On April 16, the Atlantic Union throughout the Atlantic Union ter- will reach another milestone in its ritory. Lighthouses are designed to ministry. It will commemorate 110 emit light from a system of lamps and years of leadership and service in this lenses and are used as an aid to navi- territory. The union now has more gation for pilots at sea to ensure the than 104,520 members worshiping in safe arrival of vessels heading to port. 566 churches and 63 companies, and They mark dangerous coastlines, haz- the church places great emphasis on ardous shoals and reefs, safe entries to fulfilling the mission of Jesus and the harbors, and can also assist in aerial Three Angels’ Messages. It continues navigation. Today, many lighthouses to raise the banner high and empha- have been replaced by modern elec- sizes religious liberty and human tronic navigational aids. rights, lifestyle changes, education and From its earliest beginnings, the personal growth, humanitarian aid Seventh-day Adventist Church has and development, health and whole- placed a number of lighthouses ness, and social issues which lead men in strategic locations as and women to respect and love one beacons of hope to pro- another as God’s children. claim the gospel of Jesus In Luke 11:33, NKJV, Jesus reminds Christ and His soon us that “No one, when he has lit return for His people a lamp, puts it in a secret place or on planet earth. On a under a basket, but on a lampstand, quiet street in the town that those who come in may see the of South Lancaster, light.” The light in the Atlantic Union Massachusetts, stands is shining brightly so that many more one such lighthouse— individuals will gravitate to it and find the Atlantic Union hope in this troubled world. Conference, headquarters Ellen White, in a November 29, for the Seventh-day Adventist 1881, entry in the Review and Church in the Northeast United Herald, writes, “Now is the time for States and Bermuda. The union’s the friends of Jesus to be decided,

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faithful, and valiant for the Captain another as a shepherd separates become weak. The events are remind- of their salvation. Now is the time to the sheep from the goats. He will ers that earthly treasures will fade show who are the true Calebs, who put the sheep on his right and the and, as a result, people tend to lose will not deny that the walls are high, goats on his left. Then the King hope. Each member, church, confer- the giants mighty, but who believe will say to those on his right, ence, and division of the Seventh-day that this very fact will make the vic- ‘Come, you who are blessed by Adventist Church has a responsibility tory more glorious. There are great my Father; take your inheritance, to make sure the lighthouse stays lit difficulties and trials before us. It will the kingdom prepared for you as a beacon of hope for those looking require strong courage and persever- since the creation of the world. to be rescued. ing effort to go forward. But all now For I was hungry and you gave Thank God for the blessings of the depends on our faith in the Captain me something to eat, I was thirsty past 110 years. Thank God for the dif- who has led us safely thus far.” and you gave me something to ficult times He brought us through. The message for the members of the Atlantic Union, as we remember from where the Lord has brought us and as we anticipate the journey ahead is this: “The Atlantic Union has more than

• Celebrate the milestones 104,520 members worshiping in 566 and high points of our past history. churches and 63 companies, and “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the church places great emphasis the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past his- on fulfilling the mission of Jesus and tory”—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 10.

• Assemble together with the Three Angels’ Messages.” one another. “Let us think of ways to moti- vate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not drink, I was a stranger and you Thank Him for the challenges yet to neglect our meeting together, as invited me in, I needed clothes come, and be determined that you will some people do, but encourage and you clothed me, I was sick be a beacon of hope in your part of one another, especially now that and you looked after me, I was in this vast harvest field. the day of his return is drawing prison and you came to visit me.’ near”—Hebrews 10:24, 25, NLT. . . . The King will reply, ‘Truly I Ednor A. P. Davison is the editor of the tell you, whatever you did for one Atlantic Union Gleaner and assistant to the president for communication in the of the least of these brothers and • Show love and compassion Atlantic Union Conference. and help someone. sisters of mine, you did for me’ “When the Son of Man comes ”—Matthew 25:31-36, 40, NLT. The seven stars in the seal on page 4 in his glory, and all the angels represent the six conferences in the with him, he will sit on his glori- One after another, countries Atlantic Union in the outer circle with ous throne. All the nations will around the world are experiencing Atlantic Union College in the middle. be gathered before him, and he disasters of unusual magnitude. This will separate the people one from is not the time to be frightened and

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6 News B Conference president; Ryan Conference president and and president Conference Let’s Connect LIVE Hosted in Bermuda in Hosted LIVE Let’s Connect Let’s Connect LIVE Connect Let’s King, Atlantic Union was joined on the panel panel on the joined was young adult ministries ministries adult young Simpson, youth ministries ministries youth Simpson, dent participated as one of as participated dent Kylah Allers, and director; on February 18. Donald on February host of the 90-minute show, 90-minute of host the coordinator. It was the first first the Itcoordinator. was by Jeffrey Brown, Bermuda Bermuda Brown, Jeffrey by time a conference presi aconference time ermuda Conference was was Conference ermuda the host of the third third of host the the T lished with a focus on the future.” on the afocus with lished estab they’ve heritage rich upon the of WAU. to build is desire “Our Ed.D., Spence, Weymouth president said serves,” College Union Atlantic that constituents and community to the education higher accredited to provide to continue us enables position financial and growth ment 31,July 2011, reasons. for financial AUC’s accreditation to discontinue Colleges and of Schools Association England New the by decision agencies. regulatory and accrediting required the upon approval from dependent are provisions All location. England New at the education higher of provider sole the become AUC, and of WAU facilities the would lease Massachusetts. Lancaster, South in College Union at Atlantic University Adventist of Washington campus abranch to establish agreement an to work toward institutions two the (AUC).*College for MOU calls This Union Atlantic with Understanding 9, 2011] of voted aMemorandum on March Maryland, Takoma Park, Vote Memorandum of Understanding University Adventist Washington and College Union Atlantic “We’re grateful that our enroll our that “We’re grateful move follows arecent This Adventist University (WAU) University [in Adventist of Washington Trustees he Atlantic Union tlantic nion

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Wellington, Gary Saunders, Steve Ingham, and Barry Richardson.” Barry and Ingham, Steve Saunders, Gary Wellington, Damon Hendrickson - - States and the island of Bermuda. island the and States United Northeastern and Atlantic Mid- the in 15 states in students of needs educational the to serve such a historically significant way.” in challenge AUC’s accreditation to respond can we that pleased deeply Iam institution. educational impressive atruly would create University Adventist Washington with College Union Atlantic unite to that years for many believed of AUC, added,have “I president president of Atlantic Union College sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of their institutions. their of behalf on Understanding of Memorandum Wendth, the sign Norman and College Union Trustees; of Atlantic of Board College Union president Atlantic the of Adventist chair King, Don Washington the of Trustees; chair of Weigley, Board Dave University University; Adventist Washington of president Spence, Weymouth Officials from both entities will will entities both from Officials WAU positions expansion The Wendth, Ph.D.,Norman and church accrediting agencies. accrediting church and regional, state, as well as boards, ing govern their approval from seek and plan develop abusiness then will WAU students. future and current for both transition asmooth facilitate order to in services and programs, academic about governance, tions ques key address will process This agreement. binding and formal now work to together complete a www.wau.edu. or www.auc.edu visit For information more 14, 2011. February on College Union Atlantic of Trustees the by voted was Understanding of Memorandum same *The Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site 195 direct hits from 47 from hits 195 direct 120 people were in the the 120 in people were Church in Hamilton, Hamilton, in Church Online viewers participated participated viewers Online www.auam.tv/letsconnect. Bermuda, and there were were there and Bermuda, Seventh-day Adventist Adventist Seventh-day program included musical musical included program cities via the Internet on Internet the via cities and countries/territories and-answer segments, the the segments, and-answer audience at the Hamilton Hamilton the at audience by submitting questions the panel members. About members. panel the selections from local artists. artists. local from selections Along with the question- the with Along - -

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sponsored by the Atlantic Union Conference and Atlantic Union College, was held Februaryon 9-12, bringing acad 110 studentsemy and chaperones20 theto campus of Atlantic Union College. Students from Bermuda Institute; Central ChristianVermont; Academy Artsof Science and Technology in Connecticut; Excelsior, Northeastern Academy’s Brooklyn campus; Greater New York; Northeastern; Pine South Tree; Lancaster; and Union Springs acad emies participated in the event. The music clinic is annually, held rotat ing the choral and band clinics. under the direction Kristjon of Imperio, a 2008 graduate. AUC This anyear, oratorical component was theincluded first for time, under the direction Dedrick of senior Blue, T In addition the to audi night life, especially the on those the on Internet, ence the at church and ment offering teens to and if any, is theif youth depart any, in Bermuda, especially especially Bermuda, in among and young people?” ment doing combat to the included “What is the conference’s youth depart upsurge in violentcrimes using the live chatfeature on Facebook.on Some the of questions asked by the young adults?” youth and young adults, weekends, what alternative, at www.atlantic-union.org “Bermuda has a very active

8 News T Greater New York Conference: Making Marriages Stronger New York Marriages Greater Making Conference: likely remember the many many the remember likely prayer. Thecouples will fervent through God with spend time communicating to and spouses between of love bonds the to enrich utilized were of strategies Avariety marriage. in skills communication of opment devel on the focused end, week for entire tators the facili the Marilyn, wife, his and director, ministries ily - YorkNew fam Conference prizes. andcorrectly received questions the all answered women Three answers. the up with came women easily the but could, they as right questions many as get to struggled men the result: The questions. 20 by answering their spouse know really they how well finding out of phase tive interac an entered into ning, couples eve Friday February 4-6. on Connecticut, Stamford, Hotel in Stamford Hilton at event the attended God.” Twenty-five couples of aGift Is “Love Retreat, Enrichment Family and Marriage ence’s annual confer the hosted Department Ministries Steve Cassimy, Greater Greater Steve Cassimy, on icebreakers After Conference Family Family Conference York New Greater he Atlantic Union - reater ew ork - Enrichment Retreat. Enrichment Family and Marriage Conference York New the couples Greater several who attended by joined are seated, Marilyn, wife, his and director, ministries family York Conference New Greater Cassimy, Steve Facilitators G N Y - G leaner - - - , April 2011 ing attention to each other. to each attention ing lov of undivided, minutes 30 daily, giving by and together, to spend week per one evening aside setting together,alone weekly, by day entire an spending by for monthly, aweekend; quarterly, away by getting but also on anniversaries, not to only celebrate calls were There your Marriage.” “Celebrate segment the with homily his mented compli Cassimys The tion. devo morning Sabbath the to begin to use York, New chose Brooklyn, in Church Adventist day Seventh- Ebenezer the of pastor White, Conrad topic the that Gift,” was together. praying couples with ended tion conversa Each weekend. the throughout had they conversations eye-ball” to “eye-ball and talks” “knee Such topics as “What “What Such topics as a as “Your Spouse - - - - women. the with working Cassimy Marilyn and men the with working Steve Cassimy with discussions group out led in The Cassimys Sunday, on highlight the evening. the couples in the the Giants movies movies before the day Sabbath the in Marriage?” dominated of Role Sex the Is “What and Improve My Marriage?” I “HowCan Relationship?” a in Communication and Love Factors Affect “What Your Marriage?” Kill Can The renewal of vows was of vowswas The renewal Fax: (516)627-9272 Phone: (516)627-9350 Manhasset, NY11030 7 Shelter Rock Road Fire Proof Fire were viewed by viewed were Academy. Academy. YorkNew Greater at teacher a Valcin, Walix by presented devotion a following Facing Facing and E-mail: [email protected] Submit articles/photos to: Communication Director Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site Enrichment Retreat. Enrichment Marriage York Conference New Greater of the spirit of love our life, arevival us, of for both was weekend alot for suffer we This it. you know and life’s needs, don’t to intimate our attend we that meet ends making of routine the up in caught We’ve so become granted. for other each to take is ies’ for tendency ‘old the years, for many so married being “After exclaimed: riage of mar years 20-plus with seasoned wife and husband young. A years two only was couple marriage whose love better,” ayoung says our to make tips and gies strate of practical plenty us it gave because seminar abeautiful such was this New YorkNew Conference Greater member, Committee Advisory Communication Lee, —Chelston Rohann Wellington “My wife and I felt that Ifelt that and wife “My captured the the captured mentaries com tional intergenera these two more of it.” church needs the and sade’ ‘intimate cru an workshop this We call good. feel us made it and Combined, Combined, ------

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reater ew ork April 2011 G N Y , leaner The Greater New G Bill Wood, Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries director, presented the Youth Service Award to Diego Fernandez, right, from the Soundview church. Three churches received the Adventist Youth Ministries of the Year Award. From left are representatives from the Dyckman Spanish, third place; Soundview Spanish, first place; place. second Manhattan, and —Teddy Williamson, volunteer —Teddy assistant Adventist for youth ministries, Greater Conference New York director, presented the presented director, ServiceYouth to Award Diego Fernandez the of Soundview church. is It an award given by the Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries Department an to individual has who made a significant difference in their conference. ConferenceYork Youth Ministries leadership team is committed equipping to leaders will who make an impact, under the power of the Spirit, Holy in the- com munities, cities, towns, and villages in the New York area. - Atlantic Union Bill Atlantic Wood, Union Teen of the Year 2010: the of 2010: Year Teen Nathan Manongi, Manhattan church Adult the of Year Young Diego Fernandez,2010: Soundview Spanish church Adventist Leader Youth Sunilbe theof 2010: Year SoundviewSiceron, Spanish church Adventist Youth Coordinator the of Year Ryan Sharpe, coor 2010: dinator in the Bronx Adventist Youth Ministries the of Year Soundview church, 2010: Manhattan church, and Dyckman Spanish church • • • • • Conference Ministries Youth - - Several individual awards There were many high- Medal Courage of and Service: Kelvin Rivas, Rockville Centre Spanish church About 510 candidates were dedicated before beginning their year-longareas of ministry. training in nine not a partnot the of planned program. were presented that week end. They include: • lights during the congress. One the of most vivid occurred in the halls theof during hotel free time. young of Groups could bepeople heard and seen singing and praying throughout the hotel lobby and halls. This was a spon taneous action and was - - -

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About 510 of those of About 510 tional rooms were needed accommodateto the crowd. Fourteen tracks and more than were workshops 150 presented. Hundreds of timeyouth took the to go to prayer pray room to early in the morning and through adults, and adults gathered theat Stamford Hilton in Stamford, Connecticut, for Greater New York the 2011 Conference Adventist Youth Evangelism and Leadership Congress. The Theme for the event was “God’s City, The attendance City.” my thisat event surpassed the event and an 50 addi 2010 out the day. attending were dedicated beginningbefore their trainingyear-long in nine areas ministry, of including Adventist Leadership Youth Adventist Certification, Emergency ServicesYouth Corps, Master Guide, Pathfinder Leadership PathfinderAward, Instructor Award, Adventurer Leadership AdventurerAward, Instructor Health Award, Corps, Volunteer and Youth Ministry. Media at www.atlantic-union.org Kelvin Rivas,center, was awarded the Medal of Courage and serviceGreater byRubin Merino, New York Conference Adventist Community ServicesOn the left and front Health Services is José Cortés, director. Greater New York Conference Youth Ministries director.

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10 News M crafts for the children. More than 60 children participated. children 60 than More children. the for provided crafts church Perrysburg the from team School Bible Vacation The Involvement Perrysburg in for Community Doors Opens God church. Methodist the by provided for refreshments station fire to the one hurried every events, evening’s the Following cracked. church, Perrysburg of the attendee and friend, ister, long-time Nace,amin of Michael tar gui the that night cold that so It was night. Saturday previous the Plaza Village Perrysburg in events munity com- the in participation church’s of the aresult as occurred newspaper the in Therecognition evening. on acold wintery carols singing members church ing show newspaper local the of page front of the middle bold, color the photo in abig, with article an to find 2010 December in morning one Monday surprised were York, New Perrysburg, in Church Adventist day intelligent to get out efforts of our shell and be involved in our communities." Perrysburg Seventh- Perrysburg of the embers "We must make prayerful and Atlantic Union ew ork N Y G leaner - - - - , April 2011 in our community.” our in The involved to be church the for opportunity good really a it was stuff, Christmas don’t the get much too into we While crafts. the doing kids the to see out, nice people come the all see to evening—nice a nice elder, was “It church says Webber, Fred aPerrysburg aproclamation. make and to come for mayor the plans to led night that mayor the with conversation his and personnel military to honor aservice planning elder, church been had aPerrysburg Maines, 2011 August David VBS. the to attend invited were children and made were Contacts community. the in others with to mingle bers - for mem church tunities oppor numerous provided participated. children 60 more than and charge, The well-attended event The well-attended were in in were team (VBS) School Bible Vacation Perrysburg the and Szyszkowski Sheri crafts. provided church Adventist the activities, holiday the to all tion In addi In - - get out of our shell and be be get outand of shell our to efforts intelligent and ceremonies. lighting tree annual the in ment involve its with continue to as well as summer, the in picnic of Perrysburg Village annual the help with and to participate invited subsequently was church We must make prayerful prayerful We make must controversy come to an end! come to an controversy great would how muchthe sooner and reached more people be could work, how the many ing finish in part active took an Church Adventist the in everyone If Reed. said to Christ,” lives their rededicating others and for God on fire of them many so to see incredible people.young was “It by degree to alarge finished to going be is pel Christ.” in family one big done, all were we it was time the by and, other to each and up to opened God everyone that room,” seemed “It the says. he fill just Spirit Holy the and of God prayer. peace in felt “I the hour about an spending by participated Reed and McNulty. Neil and Rosario, Finley, Jeffrey Mark by presented nars on semi settled He appealing. topics were the all since to attend, which to choose for him hard was it that said Reed offered, were seminars many So away. turning never Him, to serve and to Christ lives their people young to dedicate challenge and to encourage was conference of the The emphasis of God.” for kingdom fit the is back, looking and plow, to the hand put his having man, “No says, 9:61, on Luke based Back,” was 62, Jesus where York. New Buskirk, in Church Community Adventist Seventh-day Buskirk the by sponsored was convention at the attendance who there.” me led God Reed’s it was know “I December. late in Maryland, Baltimore, held in GYC 2010 about the convention speaking Reed, “I GYC at Buskirk Youth Blessed —Julie Marques Lawwill, communication secretary, Buskirk church Buskirk secretary, communication Lawwill, Marques —Julie Reed says he believes that the work gos the of the that believes he says Reed day the throughout open was room A prayer Turning “No for convention, the The theme

in my life, let alone Adventist youth,” Jeff says Adventist let alone my life, in Adventists many so around been never had - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site church pastor, Perrysburg Indreiu, —Samuel nessing opportunities. wit wonderful to many able doors to be open will God positive. are results the and people notice, ties, activi and events their in participate we When ties. communi our involved in ------N USA Students Participate in Annual ADRA Famine e

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The focus of this year’s ADRA Famine was the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Union Springs Academy students walked in the snow to experience some of the condi- tions under which homeless people live. to Saturday evening, with- sleep for the night. They ADRA Famine is a time the students to experience out food. The focus of this also watched several short to think of someone other a sense of what it is like year’s ADRA Famine was videos of Haiti. Some stu- than yourself and to pray for family members have to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. dents indicated that ADRA for someone you don’t carry their babies during The money raised was sent Famine was difficult for know. At the beginning of difficult times. to Haiti through ADRA. them because they couldn’t ADRA Famine, each stu- A number of students at This year the cam- eat for 24 hours. They also dent is given a card with a Union Springs Academy pus ministries chaplain, were not allowed to bring picture of a child that was come from refugee camps. Timothy Raymond, wanted their cell phones. born the same day they They gave a presentation on were. The students were what it was like living in given the cards so that they the camps. Members of the could pray for the child group expressed their sur- Great Preachers Series whenever they got hungry. prise when they saw pic- presents . . . The group was divided into tures of their friends living four teams and each team in those difficult situations. Dr. Hyveth had two flour bags that ADRA Famine is a Union Williams were called flour babies. Springs Academy highlight. Each team had to care for It’s a time to reflect on and the babies, and if left unat- appreciate what God has Sabbath, August 6, 2011 tended, another team could done for us. Utica International steal the baby. The purpose —Yharitza Miranda, senior, Union Springs Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church of the activity was to allow 1134 Herkimer Road (Rt.5), Utica NY 13502 “His Sheep Am I” 9:45 am - Sabbath School 11:00 am - Worship Second Annual North Country Women’s Retreat June 10-12, 2011 Worship includes professional choir, Camp Cherokee, Saranac Lake, New York violin, brass and organ. Guest Speaker Luncheon provided by the congregation. Lynn Ortel Women’s Ministries Director, Northern New England Conference For more information, please call (315) 429-9399 Fee: $65.00(includes room & meals) For More Information Contact: Sharon King at 315-463-4175 or e-mail [email protected]

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Reconnect with AUC Classmates and Friends

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Uniting Cindy Kurtzhals Cindy Friday Evening Sabbath Worship Service Whitford Shaw ’69 Walton Rose ’81 Communities” Ministerial Director Ministerial Director Southern New England Conference Northeastern Conference Excellence in Teaching, 2004 and 2007. e This annual institutional award is based on ballots by students and faculty. Three Highlights from Last Year’s Homecoming He earned membership in the Alumna of the Year—2010 American Association of Pastoral e g olores (Hernandez) Haritos, ’50, Counselors, and was a charter member Dserved as a U.S. Air Force Colonel; of both the Association of Adventist ll is currently corporate director of the Family Life Professionals and the Brighton Marine Family Health Plan (mil- American Association of Christian o itary hospital) in Boston, Massachusetts; Counselors. He is also an Advanced and was a 1950 graduate of the com- Certificate/Trainer for pre-marital coun- bined nursing program of Atlantic Union seling in the Prepare-Enrich Inventory

C College and New England Memorial approach to marriage preparation. Hospital School of Nursing (NEMH). Read more about Trott and his family When she became a registered of AUC graduates in the news section of nurse, she joined the USAF Nurse www.auc.edu. Corps and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. Assigned to the Dhahran

nion Air Force Base in Saudi Arabia, she was involved in challenging medical Dolores (Hernandez) Haritos ’50 Living Legend Award U and nursing care. This included car- Honoree—Richard Trott

ing for and transferring critically ill patients to Bangkok, Thailand; Eritrea, ick Trott has served Atlantic Union c North Africa; and Athens, Greece. RCollege since 1977—20 years as “AUC me prepared for these roles,” chaplain and associate pastor of the she said. College Church before becoming a Read the rest of her Alumna of the professor of religion and chaplaincy in Year profile, and her cover story in 1998. He was appointed chair of the a previous AUC Today, Vol 1, No. 5, Religion and Theology department in anti August 2009 issue at www.auc.edu. June 2007. In addition to his teaching

l Scroll down the home page and click responsibilities, he directs the Master of on AUC Today E-newsletters. Education Chaplaincy Concentration. Cindy Kurtzhals Cindy t Twice he was voted for and hon- Rick Trott, D.Min., was honored as a Living Legend. A chest- —Leslie Wood, ’74 ored with the Presidential Award for nut tree was planted in his honor. A

12 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site NEWS A The BCU brought guest

speakers to the AUC campus, t held panel discussions on l race relations, affectionately known as “rap sessions,” and anti hosted soul feasts according to The Lancastrian student newspaper. The BCU also put together the Black Christian Union Choir to sing the praises of Christ. c “We Are Persuaded” performed while they attended AUC and came

back together for the BCU reunion. Today, some attend the Pleasant The choir gained the love and Street church in Worcester, Massachusetts, while others live throughout support of residents throughout U Maryland, New York, and beyond. the area and still draws large Four Decades of the Black Christian Union crowds for its performances. nion Celebrated at the 2010 Homecoming Read more and enjoy Minuteman he Black Christian Union sought to yearbook pictures in the Alumni Photos: Cindy Kurtzhals Cindy Photos: Homecoming edition of AUC Pictured, foreground, is Rick Trott and Living Legend’s annu- Tinclude all students, faculty, staff, al organizer Eugene “Pete” Christoph ’52. Back, from the alumni, and members of the Central Today, Vol. 2, No. 3, Spring 2010 at left, is Jack Mentges ’75, AUC’s vice president for student Massachusetts community in dialogue www.auc.edu. services; Angel Rodriguez ’85, a guest speaker and executive about race relations within the context secretary for New York Conference. At back right is alumnus C Nathan Rice ’58. of Christ’s love of mankind. —compiled by John Weeks

Professor is Published o secular people is that they no longer ground—areas where members can ll believe in absolute right and wrong. connect with secular people—in order For example, right and wrong are rela- to reach them for Christ. e g tive. In other words, “What’s right for The second book, now at the press, me may not be right for you.” Other is entitled Jesus Only: Rediscovering characteristics of secular people are: the Passion of Primitive Godliness. • They profess a spirituality that com- It draws lessons from the spiritual life e bines various religious practices and experience of early Christianity and beliefs ranging from secular within the apostolic church as record- humanism to eastern mysticism. In ed in the book of Acts, chapters 2-4. this respect, they retain the right to It underscores a central focus on Jesus pick and choose what they want to Christ as the secret to the power, life, believe—they do not subscribe to an and dynamism so badly needed in the

Cindy Kurtzhals Cindy objective standard or belief system. church today. Ernan Norman • They no longer believe in traditional Norman also had an article pub- rnan Norman, D.Min., has Christian values. lished in Ministry magazine entitled, Eauthored two books since 2007, • They also believe in their own abili- “Reaching the Secular World.” This arti- the second of which will be off the ties to solve real-life problems. Faith cle describes the impact of seculariza- press this year. Norman is an assistant in God is pushed aside in favor of tion on the mission of the church, and professor of theology and religion at one’s own reason and reliance on suggests ways the church can adapt its Atlantic Union College. the scientific method. ministry avenues to reach a vast grow- His first book is titled A Strategy • They no longer have a basic knowl- ing secular population that is unaffected for Reaching Secular People: The edge of the Bible. by traditional methods of outreach. Intentional Church in a Post-modern • Traditional Christian understand- The books are available at Authorhouse. World. This book underscores how ings of God and the church are irrel- com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, secularization and secularism have evant in their everyday lives. and Westbowpress.com. impacted the mission of the Christian In light of this, the book presents church in the postmodern context. a suggested strategy, with adaptable —Atlantic Union College Department One example of the challenge facing principles, of how the church can of Public Relations, South Lancaster, the church’s witness to postmodern be intentional in finding common Massachusetts at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 13

14 News T who reminisced about the about the who reminisced women 32 were and men Honored ofgood others. for greater the causes port sup and who advocate ons champi are seniors church’s The banquet. senior annual first church’s honored at the York, New Village, were Queens in Church Adventist Mt. Sinai church. Thirty-two seniors were honored. were seniors the at hosted Thirty-two banquet church. Sinai senior Mt. first the at honored were who seniors the of some are Pictured Banquet at Seniors Honors Church Sinai Mt. Mt. Sinai Seventh-day Seventh-day Sinai Mt. of members senior he F Connecticut, celebrated the second second the celebrated Connecticut, we love and appreciate his his appreciate lovewe and were received from the the from received were versary journal, guest appearances appearances guest journal, versary Faith Church Celebrates Second Pastoral Anniversary Primus, a church elder, during the the elder, achurch during Primus, Conference, Northeastern preaching. A tremendous Atremendous preaching. dynamic and praise, of warm fellowship, soul-stirring fellowship, soul-stirring of warm church’s pastor, and his family at family pastor, his and church’s morning’s presentations. morning’s Lester at Faith,” here says ministry to know him want we and leaders. munity anniversary of Jude Francis, the the of Jude Francis, anniversary included the unveiling of an anni of an unveiling the included encouraging messages the end of January. It was a day aday It was of end January. the the weekend’s activities, which which activities, weekend’s the to coordinate workedtee tirelessly sister churches, and com- and churches, sister show of support and and show of support “We have a good pastor, agood “We have The pastoral anniversary commit anniversary The pastoral Church in Hartford, Hartford, in Church aith Seventh-day Adventist Adventist Seventh-day aith Atlantic Union ortheastern N G leaner - - , April 2011 was presented by Theresa Theresa by presented was program the inspired that pastor. Theidea associate church’s the Delahay, Nicardo and Avril; wife, his pastor, with senior church’s the Hope Ashmeade, was Adventism. to them led that riences expe childhood their and church of the days founding “We excited are very about the Present at the event event at the Present work in this community.” lives of the people who live and positive impact it will have in the community health center and the - - “Keep Hope Alive.” One of the key key Hope Alive.”of the “Keep One Adventist Church youthchoir, Church and Adventist Jack. “It is good to affirm your to good affirm is “It Jack. primarily on the “who” rather than than “who” rather on the primarily pastor,” who delivered Jack, said lessons he shared was that success success that was shared he lessons focus will determine our outcome. our determine will focus “how.” on the and motives Our in ministry is achieved by focusing focusing by achieved is ministry in entitled amessage with guests and and colleague in ministry, Sherwin Sherwin ministry, in colleague and friend close from visit a surprise the sermon during the worship worship the during sermon the Seventh-day Faith Brooklyn the by service. He inspired the members members the inspired He service. - in their own way. own Through their in appreciation expressed ees Thehonor Green. Joan and Beresford members were for event the facilitators director. The ministries ily - fam church’s the Faulkner, “Guidelines for Submitting Articles.” for Submitting “Guidelines on click and www.atlantic-union.org/gleaner.html visit: photographer. of the name the and photo each with acaption include and sure Be director. communication Conference Northeastern tothe files readers. our with toshare church your from stories inspiring other and for news We looking are Tell What’s Us Happening in Your Church We would love to hear from you! from We tohear love would tosubmit, of stories types what on For information separate as attached photos the with stories your E-mail E-mail: [email protected] Conference Northeastern Director Communication Stephen Williams —Paul Haugton, treasurer, church Faith Haugton, —Paul will promote the Adventist health health Adventist promote the will was connected with this anniver this with connected was our Father’s business.” Father’s our commission and we must be about be must we and commission munity health center in the north north the in center health munity munity. to committed of believers munity center Thehealth ofend Hartford. toward the launching of acom- launching the toward the service of God and their com - their and of God service the sary celebration. Proceeds will go will Proceeds celebration. sary A special fundraising drive drive fundraising A special Faith church is a vibrant com- avibrant is church Faith - “God has given us a clear aclear us given has “God

who live and work in this work this and in who live health center and the posi the and center health community,” says Francis. Francis. community,” says about the community community about the message through educa through message tion and specialized health health specialized and tion the lives of the people of the lives the in have it will impact tive services. “We are very excited excited very “We are Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site tion for its senior members. senior its for tion deep apprecia its expressed Sinai Mt. and faithful, bers - mem kept these God it all, services director, church Sinai Mt. services community —Toracia Williams,

- - - - News 15 ------ortheastern April 2011 N , leaner Members and guests More information G ning fellowship of while learning about the of four countries that are represented in the mem conference’s - bership. One mem - six brought who ber, guests, remarked that she and her friends thoroughly enjoyed the warmth and inter action among the Church, where guests were treated dessert. to experienced an eve —Conrad Roach, communication Ministries church Restoration director, Sabbaths are extraspecial at Restoration because they are a culmination a week of of worship. Restoration’s mis sion: “Restoration exists to lead men and a to women growing relationship with God, by providing a spiritu ally safe and open environ ment in which restore, to nurture, and maintain an with relationship intimate Christ.” Jesus thisabout vibrant young, church can be on found site:their www. Web restorationbda.com, or fol themlow Facebook on RestorationMinistries at Bermuda. Be sure visit to them the next time are you the on sunny isleBermuda. of - The final was stop the at Midland —Sherma member, Warwick Webbe, church ladies and the chance meet to new With people. women close 100 to attending the event, there were plenty meet. to new people of to speciallyto prepared Indian dishes under a canopied tent. Dawn Kirk, the visionary talked the décor, for Indianabout culture using a slide presentation and Indian music. Heights Seventh-day Adventist Atlantic Union a continual,a moment-by- deferencemoment God’s to will that cultivates faith one’s and allows focus to one on being a blessing others— to even if this means stepping outside of personal one’s comfort some do zone to thing a little unconventional. - The third was stop the at Warwick Seventh-day Adventist Church, where India was the country of focus. Guests were greeted the at by smilingdoor members dressed in Indian attire and they were treated coming the guests Jamaica. to The guests were treated with a buffet of popular Jamaican dishes. On display were books, information, and items from the Jamaican culture guests for viewto while music from Jamaica played in the background. - - -

At Restoration the belief is Ricardo Clarke Ricardo Celebrating their cultural diversity, the Bermuda Conferencehosted Women’s an event Ministries called “Women Department Around the World.” Hetsberger as the church’s first full-time They pastor. are still excited their about mission as they constantly explore new and innovative ways introduce to and rein troduce Christ. to people that worship is a lifestyle— Restoration Ministries charter members sign the officialwere present book that records for the church all members organization who service. - - - - -

he Bermuda Conference Women’s Ministries team sponsored an The second stop, theThe second Southampton stop,

event called Around “Women the thatWorld” acknowledges the grow ing diversity in the churches the on island. The event, the at held end of January, was a progressive supper that began the at Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church and featured the island Hawaii. of Sherma Clarke, Bermuda Conference Women’s Ministries opened director, the event with prayer and introduced the other members the of team: assistant Gibbons, Loretta Pattiejean and director; Brown, secretary. The guests were treated light to appetizers and Gibbons inled out a meet-and-greet activity. The atmosphere soon became electric with excitement as anticipa thetion of successive grew. stops Seventh-day Adventist Church, displayed a blackboard message wel

Bermuda Conference Women’s Ministries Hosts “Women “Women Hosts Ministries Women’s Conference Bermuda theAround World” T estoration Ministries Ministries estoration Seventh-day Adventist

at www.atlantic-union.org Restoration Ministries Organized as the Eleventh Church in Bermuda in Church the Eleventh as Organized Ministries Restoration istry reach to these to out missing members and those simply looking the love for God.of After discus much sion, organizing, and prayer, Restoration opened its doors as a ministry the first for time October on 2004. 23, On January the 15 Bermuda Conference assigned Ulric ing members. By early 2004 they started meet to regular discuss to ly they how could make a difference. The con sensus was start to a min Church in Southampton, Bermuda, was organized on January 22 as the eleventh church in the Bermuda Conference. They began as young a group adults of werewho concerned about a growing number miss of R By Pat Giese Yes, Jesus Loves Me! he day began as an ordinary reading a story to them. After hearing restroom was open, she was standing school visit, but the visit ended the story, the students were asked to at the sink washing her hands and Twith a profound impact! I was go back to their desks to begin math. just burst forth in singing. At first visiting the Worcester Seventh-day Quietly, the students obeyed. Nothing the upper-grade students, as well as Adventist Elementary School. As I profound was witnessed—just an the teacher and I, were startled by entered the building, I wondered if ordinary, well-managed classroom. the sound. Then the reactions began. there were children in attendance that After my visit, I went to the upper- First, there was chuckling, followed by a whispered thought of what to do, then silent reflection of the words of the song. The words “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so . . .” seemed to penetrate the very being of those who sat captivated by its message. In the quietness of that moment, with only the words of the song hang- ing in the air, one got the message loud and clear that “Jesus loves me!” This small child, at the top of her lungs, in what she thought was a pri- vate moment, was sharing the message that she was learning at her school and it impacted her teachers, her classmates, and me. Now I share her story, that she knows that Jesus loves

Pat Giese her, with anyone who will listen. Is Christian education worth the Students at the Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School engage in various learning activities. sacrifice? Where else but in a Seventh- day Adventist school would you hear day because of the quietness I met grade classroom to observe. The expressed in such a unique way the upon my entrance. When I walked room was quiet as the students were most basic component of the gospel— past the upper-grade classroom, it intensely working. That’s when it hap- yes, Jesus loves me! was apparent that students were there pened—the profound impact! A song because they were engaged in various penetrated the entire building. Not Pat Giese is the Southern learning activities. just a song, but a song with a mes- New England Conference associate superintendent When I entered the first- through sage—“Jesus Loves Me.” Apparently of schools. fourth-grade classroom, the students a little girl from the lower-grades were attentively listening to their had gone to the restroom. Without teacher, Barbara Stowell, who was realizing that the outer door to the

Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education YouthConnections 17 - April 2011 , leaner G Atlantic Union Bill Wood is director for the Youth is the Youth Bill director for Wood Adventurer and Pathfinder, Ministries, Union. Atlantic the in departments MISTAKEN. We want to mistaken be We Jesus. for MISTAKEN. N.A.S.C.A.R:exist to n-counter We through God reflect serving,abiding, and advancing, caring, ing, Philippians 3:14. I follow racing, NASCAR so I ing, Philippians 3:14. thought this a cool was one with a lot of meaning. Accept, Offer, Invest, Serve. Show, OASIS: Does your youth groupthese have elements? Christ Expressing Passionately, P.E.C.U.L.I.A.R.: Until are Influenced Lives and Redeemed. are a We peculiar people. following we Are this great youth name? group R.A.D.4C: Real and Different 4 Christ. Share Our Strengths, ServeS.O.S.: Our Savior. EverybodyT.E.A.M.: Achieves Together More Others to Christ—U Turn to U Turn Christ. U-Turn: Ariba. Desde Venimos—Iniciando ExtremeX4J: 4 Jesus. Outstanding with UnusualTeens Young YOUTH: Honesty. Ziplock: “Sealing” kids in Christ so they don’t “go Is your youthbad.” group like a zip lock bag? ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ When take we on the name of Christian, it tells the ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ world who we follow. Whenworld who take follow. we on the name Seventh- day Adventist, let we the world know who are we and whatare we all about. your Does youth group’s name identify just who you are and what you are all about? You mightfun have with your group developing name a for your youth If group. you let do, us know about it, and we will post names of youth groups on the Atlantic Union Ministries Facebook page.Youth - - Your Youth Group? Youth Your What is the Name of his had yearhave I the privilege of attending and training ministries youth the participating in conventions of the Northeastern and Greater

A.C.T.S.: Anointed a Stand, Christians Taking A.C.T.S.: Certainly all of Matthewour youth 10:38. should take a stand Jesus, for wherever they are. Believers Living as the Savior Taught. B.L.A.S.T.: Certainly want we all of our youth to as Jesus live us. modeled for and us taught Romans Innocent, the Saving Christians C.S.I.: This is a great takeoff on the popular C.S.I. 16:19. television series. Ministries: Edify,E5Youth Exalt, Encourage, Equip, Evangelize, John 15:1-17. Station. God’s Power GPS: Believers Fun FBI: in Christ. Changing from Lives the Inside Out. Hopefully, I-180: all youth groups will encourage our young people to out. inside lives their turn J.A.S.S: Jovenes al Servicios in (Youth del Señor. the Lord’s Service.) Souls. Saving Reaching Out Kids K.R.O.S.S.: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛

If our conferences can themes have that help ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ New York conferences. What an experience! One high One experience! an What conferences. York New light of attending these events was to see what the The conferencesselected as their theme 2011. for Ministries Conference themeGreater Youth New York the Northeastern City,” My City, is,“God’s Conference Ministries and theme Christ,” for Youth is, “Standing Tall Ministries Youth Conference England New Southern the Stronger.” We’re theme has been “Together, directiongive and why focus, not each youth group? Recently, site I found a Web that lists hundreds names of youth groups, that in conveys a way the theme of that group particular names were listed Youth group. each letter for of the alphabet. fun Itwas going through them and noticing what the youth groups are focused on. of I share few them a with you that might encourage our youth groups in the Union Atlantic to develop their own names and also themes centered around their con theme. ference’s

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18 News M Northernmost Outpost ofNorthernmost Maine Madawaska Fellowship Ministers in the strong Catholic community. community. Catholic strong a been has traditionally This French! century seventeenth home— the in and street, the in stores, the in spoken French hear you will and river, of side the either drive century.Walk or seventeenth the Valley in John St. the who settled Acadians, the are These one culture. territory, one as themselves who see river of the sides on both apeople who live are there fro, yet to and to travel port you apass need Nowadays Canada. from across right T Eat Well and Be Well: WellEasy Be Eat Vegan and Made Cooking legumes, fruits, vegetables, and and vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, around centers that diet to avegan desserts, sugary and eggs, cheese, milk, meat, sizes empha that diet American typical the moved he from as evident was loss weight Clinton’s dramatic predispositions?” foil genetic and health, good promote own our do we to can “What and health?” long-term our and mouths our in put we what between connection adirect really there “Is include: raised Thequestions attention. nation’s the grabbed had life, his threaten and arteries to clog his continued that gunk the from heal body to help his effort an in diet to move to avegetarian decision door. the at received were donations Freewill well. as dishes, the to taste invited were participants and onstrated, - dem and shared were recipes to four two simple session, each At M.S., R.D. Knott, Mary featuring series cooking a four-part vegan sponsored Vermont, Johnsbury, on the St. John River, River, John St. on the sits Maine, adawaska, The time was right. Bill Clinton’s Bill right. was The time day Adventist Church in St. in Church Adventist day Seventh- Johnsbury St. he Atlantic Union orthern ew ngland N N E G leaner - , April 2011 to show Himself strong on on strong to show Himself earth, whole the throughout fro to and run LORD of the eyes “For the eyes. different with looks God mercifully, of Adventist meetings! But, for aseries location promising most not the is this eyes to human and factors these 4,534. of only all together Put of apopulation with town culture. of the part integral an deep. are They grow roots Catholic These church. Catholic every side out cars, with lined road the and filled lot is parking the midweek and Sundays On Madawaska is a paper mill mill apaper is Madawaska - spots were friendly and interesting. interesting. and friendly were spots news two Theresulting cookies. date banana and soup, salad, Greek on (and bisque tomato taste) report to three on night returned one, and on night extravaganza culinary to this cover came College State Lyndon from 7crew The News butter, second. garlic and the toes pota mashed with Kloaf Special and night, Monday first menu the on the were muffins oatmeal and soup broccoli Creamy good. so taste and easy so be could cooking vegan that delighted and surprised were and night each non-vegan) came for see themselves. and taste, to come learn, invited on it?meat Thepublic was of apiece without ner plate Adin eggs? without Muffins or cheese? milk soups without Creamy like. would taste it what more importantly, or, would look like of meal kind this what can’t imagine people But juice. most or fruit applesauce, pineapple, dates, by sweetened are that desserts lighter fewer and with nuts, Fourteen to 17 guests (all to 17Fourteen guests - Jane Kuntz, left, was also at the wedding. the at also center. was left, Plourde, Lewis Kuntz, and Jane Jane for ceremony wedding the the of performed pastor and right, evangelist church, Auburn Conference England New Northern the for evangelist Kuntz, Rick 16:9, 16:9, to Him.”—2loyal Chronicles is heart whose of those behalf NKJV - . - two nights of the event. the of on nights two reported station television alocal from crew Acamera series. cooking vegan afour-part sponsored church Johnsbury St. The St. Johnsbury church Johnsbury St. correspondent, communication Knott, —Mary about sustainable good health. good about sustainable know they what for sharing and searching those on all blessing His for project and showering entire the for engineering praised to be is God possible. event this to make hands willing their and classroom their shared School Christian Caledonia felt. was impact apositive and given, hope was made, were friends four, of end week the By tapioca. fruit pie, and pumpkin bake, ten glu mushroom stakes, gluten easy Abby’s concluded with The sessions Students and teachers from from teachers and Students Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site for many years. Ten years Ten years. years for many Valley John St. on the been Yes, God’s eyes have have eyes Yes, God’s - News 19

orthern ew ngland April 2011 N N E , leaner Fifteen attend people Dennis and Lisa Bange G —Jane Kuntz, communication correspondent, Northern New England Conference helped generously with rent.Donations from near and far provided funds for in placeremodeling. Now, a flower thereof is shop, a beautiful sanctuary, kitchen, and meeting room. each Sabbath. The church will 48 at people, 32 hold a squeeze. The group is praying the Lord will fill capacity to it and beyond. Several are people currently preparing baptism. for and the Madawaska Fellowship need your prayers. They are in the northernmost of outpost the Northern New England Conference. - - - - - Atlantic Union Another miracleis God’s pose will it be all right.” providence a delightful of church in which wor to weeks of couple a For ship. the team poten at looked tial buildings rent. to They wanted be to in involved ministry the to commu so somewherenity, in town seemed the to best loca tion. A storefront became available, and actually it likelooked a church. The members the of Presque Isle and Caribou churches at work, and stronglywork, at he felt impressedthat he must obey the Lord.Of course there were fireworks when he told hisher of conviction, the but Lord had already softened her heart because she said, “Well, as as only long go you when I sup I am work, at - - - - Another enthusias Another Pelletier hung his head in week—on one Tuesday she was married her fian to cé, Lewis, and Sabbath, on Jesus.to Also baptized on the same day was Rebecca Legassie,who attended the in meetings evangelistic Caribou in 2009. tic attendee was Bertin Pelletier from across the river in Edmundston, New Brunswick. Pelletier attend ed the meetings alone night after night. His wife, Marie- France, spoke only French, and could understand not the meetings. In fact, she was strongly opposed his to attendance. As he became enthusiastic,more she became he was less. Yet, so eager attend to that, on the day the of baptism, he walked through customs, across the bridge, and up the hill Madawaska. to But the day came when his wife delivered an ultimatum, “If decide continue to you with that church, then not do bother return to home!” sadly as he shared this news with the Bange group. prayed with him and shared God’s counsel being about a saving influence his on wife, and letting Jesus be seen in He encour his her. for love Pelletieraged keep to the Sabbath and home at in his heart. the next Yet Sabbath, he was in church. He explained that his wife was - The Presque Isle church invited Rick and Jane Kuntz a series hold to of meetings in the St. John Valley. Ouachita Hills Academy in Amity, Arkansas, sent a team colporteurs of to distribute books the to area homes. Dennis and Lisa Bange accepted a call as come to two workers andBible a half months open before ing night. God blessed all these

at www.atlantic-union.org efforts, and opening on night there were 23 visitors. One theof most enthusiastic was Jane sister, Jim Cyr’s Plourde. she before wasn’t long It decided be to baptized. In fact, she had two weddings 1. 2. 3. Fast-forward to 2010: About people 15 attend church at the Madawaska Fellowship church each weekend. an Jim Cyr, He found ago him called and Acadian, through 3ABN television. excitingThe new, truths he learned, he shared with his and theywife, both Judy, became Sabbathkeepers. nearestThe Seventh-day Adventist church was an andhour a half away in Presque Isle, Maine, one or andhour a half into Canada. theSo, Cyrs made a small chapel above their and home invited friends and family worshipto with them. They Adventist also sponsored preaching local on television. Seeds were being sown. . . . Dennis Bange Dennis

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Beholding Become We AgainChanged.” and again counsel is given in Scripture “behold”to Jesus. proclaimed, “Behold the Lamb When God.” of Nathanael questioned the authenticity Jesus, of Philip said him, to “Come At anotherand see.” time certainGreeks petitioned, see would And“We Jesus.” though he did under not stand the meaning his of own the words, Roman governor Pontius Pilate pro claimed, “Behold the Man” and “Behold King.” your T Quoi de Neuf? A Travers l’Eglise Mondiale

Dans la Division Interaméricaine, L’eglise Lance un Programme de Réveil Spirituel de “Prière Constante”

a semaine dernière, la Division Interaméricaine. En juin, il s’agira de “L’église de la Division intera- interaméricaine de l’église adven- prier pour les familles adventistes afin méricaine a toujours été identifiée Ltiste a appelé plus de 3.3 millions d’aider les membres à avoir un impact comme étant une église qui prie,” a dit de membres à rechercher le réveil spi- sur leurs voisins. Israel Leito, président de la Division. rituel par la prière et l’étude de la Bible “Dieu souhaite faire quelque chose “Aujourd’hui, nous organisons cette grâce au lancement d’un programme de d’extraordinaire en ces temps de la initiative de réveil pour remercier le réveil et de réforme dans la région. fin,” a dit Ted N.C. Wilson, président Seigneur, pour lui dire que nous vou- Exhortant les adventistes de de l’église adventiste mondiale, le lons être un peuple prêt à son retour, la Division à un esprit de prière 12 février lors du lancement du pro- et pour dire au monde que nous constante, le programme fait écho à gramme à El Palacio de los Deportes à sommes une église ‘constante dans la l’accent mis récemment par l’église Saint-Domingue. Plus de 13000 diri- prière’ et que nous le resterons.” adventiste mondiale sur le réveil spi- geants et membres de l’église adven- Les dirigeants de la Division intera- rituel. Les dirigeants de l’Eglise ont tiste participaient à cet évènement. méricaine rapportent que les églises se expliqué qu’ils lancent également une Ted Wilson a exhorté les adven- sont déjà engagées dans le réveil et la initiative sur 160 jours pour prier tistes de la Division Interaméricaine réforme spirituels car cela fait partie pour les besoins spécifiques de chaque à s’engager dans l’initiative avec un de leur stratégie pour fortifier l’église. territoire de cette Division. esprit d’humilité, ce qui selon lui per- Juste après l’arrivée de Ted Wilson en République Dominicaine le 11 février, les responsables de l’église “Dieu souhaite faire quelque chose dans cette région ont rencontré le pré- sident de l’église mondiale pour prier d’extraordinaire en ces temps de la fin.” pour ce projet. Ils ont écouté la vision qu’a Ted Wilson d’une église revitali- Cet évènement de trois heures, dif- mettra à Dieu de travailler à travers sée et ils se sont engagés à prendre au fusé en direct par satellite sur Hope eux. “Nous ne pouvons pas susciter le sérieux l’appel à un réveil spirituel. Channel et Esperanza TV, a mis en réveil et la réforme; nous pouvons seu- “Vous regardez le monde autour lumière les différentes activités plani- lement nous placer entre les mains de de vous et vous voyez ce qui se passe fiées pour les membres de la Division Dieu; alors la puissance de son Esprit dans la nature, au niveau politique pour l’initiative qui se déroulera dans prendra le contrôle,” il a dit. ainsi qu’au niveau du climat écono- les mois à venir. “Que les adventistes soient connus mique qui est fragile; les choses ne Le 12 mars, le programme prévoit comme des gens qui pratiquent le vont pas s’améliorer,” a dit Ted Wilson. de mettre l’accent sur la prière pour christianisme. Que votre humble “Nous savons que Jésus vient bientôt.” les enfants et les jeunes. Ensuite, mode de vie . . . dirige toujours Les dirigeants de l’Eglise ont expliqué les adventistes de la Division prie- les gens vers Jésus et son prochain que des plans sont en cours pour orga- ront pour les pasteurs chargés de retour,” a ajouté Ted Wilson. niser, cet été, une initiative qui sera dif- conduire les églises locales vers un Ted Wilson, qui a poussé les dirigeants fusée par satellite à partir d’El Salvador réveil spirituel. Puis, l’emphase sera de la Division interaméricaine à plaider pour appeler au réveil spirituel. mise sur les étudiants et enseignants pour une effusion de l’Esprit de Dieu, a Source: Adventist News Network de plus de 1000 écoles et universités contribué à inciter la Division à lancer English translation available at: news.adventist. org/2011/02/in-inter-america-chu.html. adventistes que compte la Division cette initiative de prière.

22 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site ¿Qué Está Pasando? En la Iglesia Mundial

En Interamérica, la Iglesia Lanza un Programa de Renovación Espiritual

a semana pasada, la se espera que el énfasis en la ora- siempre ha sido identificada Iglesia Adventista de la ción en el hogar contribuya para como una iglesia que ora,” dijo LDivisión Interamericana que los miembros puedan ejercer Israel Leito, presidente de la igle- hizo un llamado a sus más de un impacto en sus vecinos. sia en la región. “Hoy tenemos 3.3 millones de miembros para “[Dios] quiere hacer algo este evento de reavivamiento que busquen la renovación espi- extraordinario en este tiempo del para orar al Señor, para decirle al ritual por medio de la oración y fin,” dijo Ted N. C. Wilson, pre- Señor que queremos ser un pue- el estudio de la Biblia, al lanzar sidente de la Iglesia Adventista blo listo para su venida, y con- el programa de reavivamiento y mundial, al hablar el pasado 12 tarle al mundo que somos una reforma de la denominación. de febrero en El Palacio de los iglesia que es constante en la ora- El programa, que insta a Deportes de Santo Domingo, ción, y que seguiremos siéndolo.” adoptar un espíritu de oración República Dominicana. Más de Poco después de llegar el constante entre los adventistas de 13.000 líderes y feligreses adven- 11 de febrero a la República la región, sigue los lineamientos tistas asistieron al evento. Dominicana, los principales del énfasis reciente de la Iglesia Adventista mundial en el rea- vivamiento espiritual. También Wilson instó a los adventistas de Interamérica a cuenta con una iniciativa de 160 días de oración que se ocupa de que adopten un espíritu de humildad que, dijo, las necesidades específicas de cada territorio eclesiástico de la permitirá que Dios obre por medio de ellos. región, dijeron los líderes. El evento satelital de tres horas, transmitido en vivo por Hope Wilson instó a los adventistas directivos de la región se reu- Channel y Esperanza TV, destacó de Interamérica a que adopten un nieron con el líder de la iglesia las actividades planificadas para espíritu de humildad que, dijo, mundial para orar por la inicia- los miembros de la región duran- permitirá que Dios obre por medio tiva. El grupo escuchó la visión te los meses siguientes. de ellos. “No podemos iniciar el de Wilson en relación con una El próximo 12 de marzo, un reavivamiento y la reforma; solo iglesia reanimada y comprome- evento se dedicará a orar por los podemos colocarnos en las manos tida para asumir con seriedad el niños y los jóvenes. Más adelante, de Dios y entonces el poder del llamado al reavivamiento. los adventistas de la región orarán Espíritu tomará el control,” añadió. Actualmente se está planifican- por sus pastores, los encargados Wilson, que desafió a los do realizar otro evento satelital de guiar a sus congregaciones líderes de Interamérica a que de reavivamiento espiritual este hacia el reavivamiento espiritual. clamen por el derramamiento del próximo verano en El Salvador, Más adelante se orará por los Espíritu de Dios, jugó un papel dijeron los líderes. estudiantes y docentes de las más decisivo al motivar a la región a Source: Adventist News Network de mil instituciones educativas que lance la iniciativa de oración. English translation available at: news.adven- tist.org/2011/02/in-inter-america-chu.html. adventistas de la región. En junio, “La iglesia de Interamérica

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Atlantic Union Positions of Our Faith W our greatest sin.” greatest our is man toward of man ago, inhumanity “The tury out acen pointed Church Adventist Seventh-day of founders the leading one of the As binations. com- various in beings war, but human makes that or state anation not only it is that clear war. war, or “religious” even of culture guise the under activity for terrorist rationale the as mandates divine to so-called appeal the is factor new Another are. notnetworks new, is butitself worldwide terrorist Terrorism terrorism. international emerged: organized has of violence dimension insidious and anew forms, various its in of violence place the in security and for promotion of adecade the peace as 21st century of the decade first the proclaimed have bodies gious Dimension A New casualties. of civilian a minimum with targets destroying in precision sible greater pos make technology in advances though even more complex, become has of war justification The destruction. and violence greatest the with on carried it is erupts, war such when war, and for or targeted mobilized are societies and nations Whole of population. at centers aimed are tion destruc of mass arms biochemical and weapons Nuclear civilization. entire out their wipe could inhabitants earth’s of God, for providence the except that, possibility theoretical the implies war. Total age of total an war in living been tury, Total War Total intimidation. and hate by oppressed are and apprehension and war by haunted are lions mil countless world, the Throughout violence. of fear or corporate personal and vulnerability fully justified. While they claim to be represent to be claim they While justified. fully is indiscriminately lives taking that absolute and is cause their that claim on religion, based tions God of Concept the Exploits Terrorism evil. and good between controversy great war, the of acosmic part really is inhumanity this all perspective, From aChristian to violence. sent the great love of God. great the sent to repre fail wholly they of God, justice the ing G leaner The rise of international terrorism makes it it makes terrorism of international The rise reli various and Nations United the both While Humanity has, since the middle of the last cen last of the middle the since has, Humanity Terrorists, in particular, those having motiva having those particular, in Terrorists, , April 2011 have resulted in a heightened sense of sense aheightened in resulted have events world. Recent dangerous and unstable increasingly an in living e are A Seventh-day Adventist Adventist A Seventh-day 1 Indeed, human nature is prone is nature human Indeed, Call for Peace ------sion and suffering of another.” suffering sion and oppres the by one class enrich will that policy violence. and and hopelessness, which lead to desperation discontent breed exploitation and war. Poverty and do injustice as hands, join peace and Justice strife. is of injustice afallout and injustice with together,” Bible to says. “reason the ready be as should always Christians force. particular, In tary over mili authority superior has discourse soned rea long run, the In compromise. tably, political inevi and, dialogue, negotiation, by achieved but is means, violent from not result does peace Lasting for war. cry the and of diatribe place in discussion reconciliation. and forgiveness, justice, dialogue, four ingredients: at least involves peace lasting any Peace of Pillars The means. violent using by achieved be cannot ety soci in to of deep problems division answers ing success—last short-term, in results sometimes terror—which and to violence way a military in responding by to defend themselves try will of God. image the in created beings human of for dignity the adisregard is The result violence. and idol an of evil into Him turning by God manipulate and endeavor to exploit an terror, and involves of inquisition means by people, on other views one’s religious Imposing convictions. their who oppose those to destroy or and worldview conviction religious a certain to impose right the arrogate which fanaticism fundamentalistic and extremism or religious and/ on political based is The former liberty. of concept religious the with at odds totally is work to relieve poverty and conditions of margin conditions and work poverty to relieve which church of the departments and organizations through and liberty, promotion ofand religious support the through expressed is justice for social concern Adventist Seventh-day or discontent. peace produce either will policies social and Economic of life. necessities of the distribution more equitable a and equality, and dignity for human respect tion, nondiscrimina requires Justice rights. human all undergirds and aspirations profoundest human the with deals which liberty, religious particular On the other hand, “God’s word sanctions no word sanctions “God’s hand, other the On Justice Dialogue perspective, practical and aChristian From both people and nations that inevitable it is While terrorism international such Furthermore, Justice requires respect for human rights, in in rights, for human respect requires Justice —Unfortunately, the world is rampant world rampant the is —Unfortunately, —There needs to be dialogue and and dialogue to—There be needs Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site 2 ------alization. Such efforts on the part of the Support of Quality of Life mony and peace. With this in mind, the church can, over time, reduce resentment Silent efforts of religious bodies and church’s education department is prepar- and terrorism. individuals behind the scenes are invalu- ing curricula and other materials to help Forgiveness—Forgiveness is usu- able. But this is not enough: “We are not in implementing this peace program. ally thought of as necessary to heal just creatures of a spiritual environment. The education of the church member in broken interpersonal relationships. It We are actively interested in everything the pew, for nonviolence, peace, and rec- is highlighted in the prayer Jesus asked that shapes the way we live and we are onciliation, needs to be an ongoing pro- His followers to pray (Matthew 6:12). concerned about the well-being of our cess. Pastors are being asked to use their However, we must not overlook the cor- planet.” The Christian ministry of recon- pulpits to proclaim the gospel of peace, porate, societal, and even international ciliation will and must “contribute to the forgiveness, and reconciliation, which dis- dimensions. If there is to be peace, it is restoration of human dignity, equality, solves barriers created by race, ethnicity, vital to drop the burdens of the past, to and unity through the grace of God in nationality, gender, and religion, and pro- move beyond well-worn battle grounds, which human beings see each other as motes peaceful human relations between and to work toward reconciliation. At members of the family of God.”3 individuals, groups, and nations. a minimum, this requires overlooking Churches should not only be known past injustices and violence; and, at for spiritual contributions—though The Christian Hope its best, it involves forgiveness, which these are foundational—but also for While peacemaking may seem to be a absorbs the pain without retaliating. their support of quality of life, and forbidding task, there is the promise and Because of sinful human nature in this connection, peacemaking is possibility of transformation through and the resulting violence, some form essential. We need to repent from renewal. All violence and terrorism are of forgiveness is necessary in order expressions or deeds of violence that really one aspect of the ongoing con- to break the vicious cycle of resent- Christians and churches, throughout troversy, in theological terms, between ment, hate, and revenge on all levels. history and even more recently, have Christ and Satan. The Christian has Forgiveness goes against the grain of either been involved in as actors, have hope because of the assurance that human nature. It is natural for human tolerated, or have tried to justify. We evil—the mystery of iniquity—will beings to deal in terms of revenge and appeal to Christians and people of run its course and be conquered by the the return of evil for evil. good will all around the world to take Prince of Peace and the world will be There is, therefore, first of all the need an active role in making and sustaining made new. This is our hope. to foster a culture of forgiveness in the peace, thus being part of the solution The Old Testament, despite the church. As Christians and church lead- rather than part of the problem. record of wars and violence, looks for- ers, it is our duty to help individuals ward to the new creation and promises, and nations to liberate themselves from Peacemakers like the New Testament, the end of the the shackles of past violence and refuse The Seventh-day Adventist Church vicious cycle of war and terror, when to reenact year after year, and even gen- wishes to stand for the uncoercive har- arms will disappear and become agri- eration after generation, the hatred and mony of God’s coming kingdom. This cultural implements, and peace and violence generated by past experiences. requires bridge-building to promote knowledge of God and His love will Reconciliation—Forgiveness pro- reconciliation between the various sides cover the whole world like the waters vides a foundation for reconciliation in a conflict. In the words of the prophet cover the oceans. (See Isaiah 2:4, 11:9.) and the accompanying restoration Isaiah, “You will be called the repairer In the meantime, we need, in all of relationships that have become of the breach, the restorer of the streets relationships, to follow the golden rule, estranged and hostile. Reconciliation is in which to dwell” (Isaiah 58:12). Jesus which asks us to do unto others as we the only way to success on the road to Christ, the Prince of Peace, wants His fol- would wish them to do unto us (see cooperation, harmony, and peace. lowers to be peacemakers in society and Matthew 7:12), and not only love God, We call upon Christian churches and hence calls them blessed (Matthew 5:9). but love as God loves. (See 1 John 3:14, leaders to exercise a ministry of recon- Culture of Peace Through Education 15; 4:11, 20, 21.) ciliation and act as ambassadors of good- The Seventh-day Adventist Church will, openness, and forgiveness. (See 2 operates what may be the second larg- This statement was voted during the Corinthians 5:17-19.) This will always be est worldwide parochial school system. spring meeting of the General Conference a difficult, sensitive task. While trying Each of its more than 6,000 schools, Executive Committee on April 18, 2002 to avoid the many political pitfalls along colleges, and universities is being asked in Silver Spring, Maryland. the way, we must nevertheless proclaim to set aside one week each school year to 1 liberty in the land-liberty from persecu- emphasize and highlight, through vari- Ellen G. White, The Ministry of tion, discrimination, abject poverty, and ous programs, respect, cultural aware- Healing, p. 163 2 Ibid, p. 187 other forms of injustice. It is a Christian ness, nonviolence, peacemaking, conflict 3 Quote from Pastor Jan Paulsen, responsibility to endeavor to provide resolution, and reconciliation as a way president of the General Conference of protection for those who are in danger of of making a specifically “Adventist” Seventh-day Adventists being violated, exploited, and terrorized. contribution to a culture of social har- at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 25

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Eastern Daylight OFFICIAL NOTICE Savings Time Sunset Table Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists May 2011 6 13 20 27 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN th Bangor, ME 7:47 7:55 8:03 8:10 that the 29 Regular Constituency Session of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in the Portland, ME 7:50 7:58 8:05 8:12 Machlan Auditorium, Main Street, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561, June Boston, MA 7:50 7:57 8:04 8:11 12 and 13, 2011. The first meeting of the session will convene at 10:00 a.m., South Lancaster, MA 7:52 8:00 8:07 8:13 Sunday, June 12, 2011. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Pittsfield, MA 7:59 8:06 8:13 8:20 This constituency session is being held for the purpose of receiving reports Hartford, CT 7:55 8:02 8:09 8:15 for the five-year period ending December 31, 2010, the election of officers, New York, NY 7:58 8:05 8:11 8:17 departmental directors and an executive committee; and the transaction of such Albany, NY 8:00 8:07 8:14 8:21 other business as may properly come before the delegates. Utica, NY 8:08 8:16 8:23 8:30 The Atlantic Union Conference constitution, Article III, Section 1: Voting Syracuse, NY 8:12 8:19 8:27 8:33 Representation – Regular Delegates, defines who are the members of this con- Rochester, NY 8:18 8:26 8:33 8:39 stituency and outlines the formula for arriving at the number of delegates to be chosen as follows: Buffalo, NY 8:22 8:30 8:37 8:43 A. Each member organization shall be represented at Union Conference Hamilton, Bda 8:02 8:07 8:12 8:16 constituency meetings by duly accredited delegates as follows: 1) Each local conference be entitled to one (1) delegate without regard to conference membership and (1) additional delegate for each two semester or $6,000 per academic hundred fifty (250) church members or major fractions thereof. school year. Details: www.auc.edu, Calculations for delegate allotments shall be based upon the conference ANNOUNCEMENTS memberships as of December 31 of the year preceding the session. click “Future Students.” 2) Delegates shall be chosen by each local conference Executive Committee ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE and shall be representative of the diversity in the local conference Christian Leadership and Community Do you desire to minister to the needs of membership including women, youth, and or representatives of Service Engagement Grants—With others? The Master of Education with major ethnic groups. chaplaincy concentration at Atlantic 3) At least one-half of the delegates appointed to the Union Conference Atlantic Union College’s focus on constituency meeting provided for in Section 1. a (1) above, shall be Christian leadership and community Union College, South Lancaster, persons who are not denominationally employed, of whom approxi- engagement, matching scholarships Massachusetts (one hour from Boston), mately one-half shall be women. are available to AUC students from can provide you with the knowledge Delegates-At-Large all Seventh-day Adventist churches and tools you need to serve as a chap- B. In addition, the following shall be delegates-at-large with all the rights and in the Atlantic Union Conference. lain. Three courses are offered each privileges of regular delegates, at the Union Conference constituency meetings: Each church is eligible to sponsor summer with completion possible 1) Members of the Executive Committee of this Union Conference. up to two students per year. Atlantic 2) Members of the Board of the Atlantic Union Conference Association Union College’s subsidy received in three years. Financial aid may be of Seventh-day Adventists. from the conferences, will match available. E-mail: chaplaincy@auc. 3) Officers of the local conferences. up to a maximum of $3,000 per edu for an information packet. 4) Members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee. 5) Members of the General Conference and North American Division Executive Committees who may be present at any constituency meeting of the Union Conference. The number of such delegates representing OFFICIAL NOTICE the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists shall not exceed Atlantic Union College Corporation five percent (5%) of the total number of delegates provided for herein above in Section 2.a.(1) of Article II of these bylaws. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the quinquennial session of the Atlantic 6) Such other persons from the Atlantic Union Conference staff, repre- Union College Corporation is called to convene Monday, June 13, 2011, at 9:00 sentatives from health care systems/institutions serving the Union, a.m. in Machlan Auditorium, Main Street, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561. church institutions owned and operated by the Union or local confer- The purpose of this meeting is to elect trustees, revise the articles of incor- ences, as may be recommended by the Union Conference Executive poration and bylaws, hear reports and to attend to any other business which Committee and accepted by the regular delegates in session; the total may properly be brought before the body. The members of this corporation are the members of the board of trustees number of delegates from this category not to exceed ten percent of Atlantic Union College; representatives of the College who shall be regular, (10%) of the total number of regular delegates provided for herein full-time employees elected by the college officers and academic and auxiliary above in Section 1.a.(1) of Article II of these bylaws. department heads not to exceed one-third of the total number of constituents Donald G. King, President excluding General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist representation; the Carlyle C. Simmons, Secretary local conference educational superintendents, senior academy principals and either the secretary or treasurer of each local conference of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; the members of the executive committee OFFICIAL NOTICE of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; the members of the Atlantic Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists North American Division and or General Conference Committee of Seventh- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Atlantic Union Conference day Adventists in attendance at any meeting of this corporation; the North Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, will be held in connection American Division and or General Conference delegates shall not exceed five with the 29th session of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, percent (5%) of the total number of delegates; the president and other elected officers of the Atlantic Union College Student Association; six laypersons and June 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the Machlan Auditorium, Main Street, South six denominational employees each, appointed by the executive committee Lancaster, MA 01561. of each local conference in the Atlantic Union Conference territory, plus one The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees and to transact additional representative for each 10,000 members and major fraction thereof such other business as may properly come before the meeting. for local conferences having 10,000 or more members; up to ten Atlantic Union Delegates to the 29th session of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day College alumni who are not included in the other categories, selected by the Adventists are delegates to the 29th session of the Atlantic Union Conference AUC alumni executive committee. Association of Seventh-day Adventists. Norman Wendth, President Donald G. King, President Clarence Ates, Secretary Carlyle C. Simmons, Secretary

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30 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site The Official Publication for the Constituents of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the Northeast United States and Bermuda Established January 1, 1902 Atlantic Union Conference 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948 Web site: www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner Staff E-mail: [email protected] Editor...... Ednor A. P. Davison Copy Editor (off-site) ...... Pat Humphrey Layout & Design (off-site) ...... Haziel Olivera Correspondents Bermuda...... Sheila Holder, [email protected] Greater New York...... Rohann Wellington, [email protected] New York...... Kim Kaiser, [email protected] Northeastern...... Stephen Williams, [email protected] Northern New England...... Lynn Ortel, [email protected] Southern New England. . Frank Tochterman, [email protected] Atlantic Union College. . . . .Cindy Kurtzhals, [email protected] Parkview Adventist Hospital ...... Public Relations Atlantic Union Conference Departments President...... Donald G. King Vice President, Haitian...... Louis B. Metellus Vice President, Hispanic...... Dionisio Olivo Secretary...... Carlyle C. Simmons Treasurer...... Leon D. Thomassian Treasurer, Associate...... Trevor S. Forbes ASI...... Carlyle C. Simmons Children’s Ministries ...... Astrid Thomassian Children’s Ministries, Associate...... Jerrell Gilkeson Communication ...... Ednor A. P. Davison Community Service ...... Louis B. Metellus Disabilities Ministries...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms Education ...... Astrid A. Thomassian Education, Associate...... Jerrell Gilkeson Education, Assistant...... Marlene Alvarez traveling where Family Ministries...... Dionisio Olivo missionaries cannot go Health Ministries ...... Carlyle C. Simmons Human Relations ...... Carlyle C. Simmons Information Technology...... Russell E. Wecker Ministerial...... Donald G. King Ministerial, Assistant...... Louis B. Metellus Ministerial, Assistant...... Dionisio Olivo The gospel on air Personal Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes Plant Services...... David Keith Prayer Ministries...... Carlyle C. Simmons and now online in Prison Ministries...... Louis B. Metellus Public Affairs/Religious Liberty...... Charles Eusey + Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell 80 languages Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo Shepherdess ...... Lois King Stewardship...... Leon D. Thomassian Trust Services/Inner City/Loss Control...... Leon D. Thomassian Women’s Ministries ...... Charlotte L. V. Thoms Youth Ministries/Pathfinder/Adventurer...... William Wood Explore programs Local Conferences and Institutions from studios Bermuda: Jeffrey Brown, President; Sydney Gibbons, Secretary; Pamela Greyson, Treasurer. Office Address: PO Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX around the Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Web site: www.bermudaconference.org world, featuring Greater New York: G. Earl Knight, President; Gerson Santos, Secretary; sermons, Bible Carlos Gonzalez, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (516) 627-9350. Web site: www.gnyc.org lessons, interviews, New York: Stan Rouse, President; Angel Rodríguez, Secretary; Florencio dramas, and Zabala, Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY more for children 13215. (315) 469-6921. Web site: www.nyconf.com and adults. Northeastern: Trevor H. C. Baker, President; Larry Bailey, Secretary; Ebenezer Agboka, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) 291-8006. Web site: www.northeastern.org Northern New England: Mike Ortel, President; Arnold Schnell, Secretary; www.awr.org/podcasts Randee Reynolds, Treasurer. Office Address: 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103. (207) 797-3760. Web site: www.nnec.org Southern New England: Frank Tochterman, President; Juan Borges, Secretary; Joel Tompkins, Jr., Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA 01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org Atlantic Union College: Norman Wendth, President; 338 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.auc.edu 12501 Old COlumbia Pike · Silver SPring, md 20904 Member, Associated Church Press 800-337-4297 @awrweb facebook.com/awrweb Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2011 31 Atlantic union Gleaner Nonprofit Organization Review and Herald U.S. Postage Publishing Association PAID 55 West Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown, MD 21740 Permit No. 261

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Camp Berkshire Camp Lawroweld Greater New York Conference • Web site: www.campberkshire.org Northern New England Conference • Web site: www.lawroweld.org Junior Camp...... Jul. 10 – Jul. 17 Junior Camp...... Jul. 10 – Jul. 17 Tween Camp...... Jul. 24 – Jul. 31 Teen Outpost Camp...... Jul. 17 – Jul. 24 Horse Camp (Limited to 6 Campers)...... Jul. 17 – Jul. 24 Camp Cherokee Blind Camp...... Jul. 17 – Jul. 24 New York Conference • Web site: www.cherokeesummer.com Teen Camp...... Jul. 24 – Jul. 31 Teen Camp...... Jul. 3 – Jul. 10 Family Camp 1...... Jul. 31 – Aug. 7 Junior/Tween Camp...... Jul. 10 – Jul. 17 Family Camp II...... Aug. 7 – Aug. 14 Adventure/Diabetic Awareness Camp...... Jul. 17 – Jul. 24 Motorcycle Weekend...... Aug. 26 – Aug. 28 Family Camp 1...... Jul. 31 – Aug. 7 Family Camp 2/Health Professionals Retreat...... Aug. 7 – Aug. 14 Camp Winnekeag Home School Camp...... Aug. 14 – Aug. 18 Southern New England Conference Web site: www.campwinnekeag.com Camp Victory Lake Adventurer /Junior Camp I...... Jun. 26 – Jul. 3 (Ages 8-9) Northeastern Conference • Web site: www.campvictorylake.org Junior Camp II/Tween Camp...... Jul. 3 – Jul. 10 (Ages 10-14) Summer Camp Session 1...... Jul. 10 – Jul. 24 Teen Camp I...... Jul. 10 – Jul. 17 (Ages 13-17) Summer Camp Session 2...... Jul. 24 – Aug. 7 Teen Camp II...... Jul. 17 – Jul. 24 (Ages 13-17) Summer Camp Full Session...... Jul. 10 – Aug. 7 Family Camp I...... Jul. 24 – Jul. 31 (All Ages) Family Camp II...... Jul. 31 – Aug. 7 (All Ages)

Courage to Stand Pathfinder Camporee Atlantic Union Conference www.atlantic-union.org/camporee2011.html May 4 – 7 Contact your local youth department for information on summer camp activities. Phone numbers for each conference are listed in the directory on page 31. Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries Web site: www.atlantic-union.org/youth.html. Photos courtesy of the camp staff from the camps in the Atlantic Union.