Community services and multiphasic health testing are important aspects of the soul-winning program in Florida. In this picture a volunteer administers a glaucoma test.

If there had been a SOUTHERN TIDINGS in the late Adventists in Florida lives on. That is why today 1800s when Adventist membership in Florida the conference consists of 109 churches, two reached 100, or when the conference was officially academies, eight junior academies, 27 elementary organized in 1893 with three ordained ministers schools, six hospitals, a nursing home, and three and 139 members, it would have surely warranted retirement centers. Every Sabbath, church services front-page coverage, for those were, indeed, Henry Carubba, Florida Conference president, has given direction to milestones. the entire conference program since 1973. His number one priority is evangelism, and by the grace of God 2,000 new members, or 10 percent But since then, one milestone has been dwarfed of the entire conference membership, will be added during 1980. by another. In 1980 the milestone in Florida is 20,000 members. Once again lay members, pastors, teachers, literature evangelists, Bible workers, public evangelists, medical, and conference office personnel can say, "To God be the glory for the things He hath done." In reflecting upon the history of the Adventist work in the Sunshine State, there were torrential rains of hardships and gusting winds of discouragement—with outbreaks of yellow fever, the "Big Freeze" that devastated the citrus industry, the loss of jobs, and the fluctuating population. But like the tiny acorn that imbeds itself in the soil and begins to grow into the mighty oak which dots the Florida landscape, Adventism, too, became rootbound and was nurtured by God's Spirit working in the lives of men and women who were dedicated to proclaiming Jesus Christ. Although. the Adventist work is well established, the pioneering spirit among the great family of

TWO Obstacles DWARFED by Milestones

by Pat Batto

are held in four languages—English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese. During 1980 eight conference evangelists will hold some 50 soul-harvesting meetings throughout the state, besides scores of other meetings which will be conducted by church pastors. Several pastors have begun a spot announcement radio ministry, while there are plans for several others to take to the airwaves soon. The conference objective is to let every individual in the Sunshine State know about the second coming of Christ. This may seem like an insurmountable task to some, especially in view of the enormous influx of Cuban refugees and other Latin Americans and those who are seeking refuge from frigid weather to the north. During the past 100 years in Florida, with the aid of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of God's people, obstacles have given way to milestones of progress and growth. Reaching 20,000 members in 1980 is just one of those milestones. By the grace of God the great Temperance is another important part of the Florida Conference pro- family of Adventists will continue to sow and reap gram. Each year thousands of individuals not only quit smoking be- cause of the 5-Day Plan, but are introduced to the Adventist church for a great harvest of souls. the first time.

Mission Island Impact is one of the many "action" programs in Florida. Each year a group of Pathfinders work at various projects on the Bay Islands of Honduras. This group spent part of last summer discovering firsthand what mission life is like.

Volume 74 SOUTHERN TIDINGS CUSPS 507-000) Number 7 THREE Published monthly. Second-class postage paid at Collegedale, Tennessee 37315. Subscription rate—three dollars per year. POSTMASTER, send form 3579 to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, Box 849. Decatur, GA 30031. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE Excellence in Education

by Lyle C. Anderson and Loraine Paulk

The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference believes in providing the very best for its youth in Christian education. Lyle Anderson, director of education, reports a continued increase in the number of church schools operated by the conference. During the 1979-80 school year, there were a total of 23 schools, including three new ones--Frankfort and Ashland, Kentucky, and Parsons, Bowling Green - Students Renea Roberts and Kurt Cannon painted Tennessee—totaling 893 students. All teachers, this picture. but one, have degrees and are certified in their respective fields by the denomination. At the present time, there are 18 teachers with master's degrees, with three more working toward theirs through Loma Linda University at Southern Missionary College. This summer eight teachers plan to attend the Small School Workshop (a workshop for teachers teaching in one-, two-, and three-teacher schools), taught at Southern Missionary College by Jeanette Stepanske, Southern Missionary College staff and, Joyce

Greater Nashville Jr. Academy — Painting on floor.

Madison Elementary — Nancy Westbrook, (left) chairman of the poetry contest for the Woman's Club of Madison, presents a certificate, a 3rd- place ribbon, and a $2 check to Laura Clarke. Pictured with Laura is her teacher, Phyllis Labrenz.

Frankfort — A visit to the police station.

FOUR Woodbury — Rocket launching.

Highland Elementary —Second graders experiment with making the "staff of life."

Morse, supervisor for the Central California Conference. In the conference, there are 62 teachers and two full-time principals in the church schools. There are also two conference academies with 40 employees and one self-supporting school K-12. The accompanying pictures depict varied learning experiences. Christ-centered, Adventist-oriented activities in the classroom are encouraged. Christian education ensures workers for Christ and His church in all walks of life. We thank God for these fine schools. Prayerfully, we seek to follow God's direction in the training of our children.

Lyle C. Anderson and Dr. Loraine Paulk are the education superintendent and supervisor, respectively, of the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference.

Tullahoma — Nathan Roberts adds "temperance" to the ladder.

Pewee Valley — Eddie Smith and Terry Garrett hold hamsters.

FIVE ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI

hat a delight to see that so many in the being taught to empty their minds of all thought Alabama-Mississippi Conference recognize this so as to better concentrate on their inner self, concern and direction as it can apply to our young people are being trained to fill their Christian education! What greater responsibility minds with the truths of God's Word and seek can parents have than to provide for the direction of the Holy Spirit for their daily spiritual nourishment of their children? Not the activities. Opportunities are provided for them parents alone, but the entire church body has to have a part in the care and feeding of the the responsibility of supplying an environment sheep as they share the love of God through for the daily care and direction of the youth. Christian outreach activities.

Getting to know Jesus Christ, and through Your continued prayers and support are Him the wonderful love of our Father God, is sought as plans are made for the new school encouraged by the 46 dedicated teachers year. Remember God's direction as you plan for working in the 19 elementary schools and junior your young people's education—provide for academies throughout the conference. This them the healthful and pure education which emphasis is continued by the faculty at Bass our Seventh-day Adventist church schools strive Memorial Academy. to present. While all around them young people are That lit

by Shirley Goodridge

BMA student missionaries (left to right): Janice Couey, Janet Waites, Bill Norton, Richard Sentelle, Jerre! Gilkeson (sponsor), Bob Hoyt, and Susan Lovins.

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SOUTH CENTRAL A Double Celebta by Elizabeth Green Photography by John Wagner congregation moved to the newly Magazine Street Church Celebrates 90th Anniversary acquired Emma L. Minnis school cafeteria where they were served The Magazine Street Seventh- been members of the Sabbath by the hostesses and ushers. In the day Adventist Church, Louisville, school for the past 50 years, name- afternoon, a program to dedicate Kentucky, the oldest existing Black ly: Gladys Carter, Harry Elmore, the newly furnished library and Adventist church, celebrated its James Fischer, Maggie Hopper, Al- archives was presented by the fac- 90th anniversary May 2 and 3 with bert Minnis, James Roberts, Leroy ulty and students. an historical program. The theme of Roberts, and Anna Simmons. The principal, Mrs. Jessie R. the anniversary was "Historical Re- Special gifts were presented to Wagner, explained the occasion. flections." the church and school. Pastor J. C. Mrs. Johnnie Smith, teacher of The church was organized in 1890 Wilson, son of the late Viola grades 6-8, told historical reflec- tions of the school. Diane Medley, teacher of grades 3-5, rendered a musical selection. Wagner dedi- cated the library to two faithful pioneers, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fort, who had willed funds from their estate to the school. The pic- ture of the Forts is to remain in the library. D. Crowder unveiled their picture made by photographer Cecil Goodwin. The archives, containing docu- ments, historical facts, and pictures of church and school buildings, was established by Elizabeth Green, chairperson of the 90th an- niversary celebration, in order that the pupils, church members, and others may have a better under- standing and appreciation of the history and work of the oldest Black Seventh-day Adventist Church in existence. The key and index to the archives were presented to the principal of the school and the pastor of the John Smith painted a portrait of Dr. M. L. King and presented it to Mrs. Jessie Wagner to be hung church. in the Emma L. Minnis school. Dudley gave remarks and offered the prayer of dedication of the li- by C. M. Kinney from Reno, Neva- Whaley, presented a gift arranged brary and archives. da. The church was started eight by his mother before her death. Because it is an elementary years earlier by a layman, Squier Portraits were presented also. school, the archives was combined Osborne, from Iowa. He came to Bernard Minn is painted a portrait of C. M. Kinney which was unveiled President C. E. Dudley (left) and Pastor J. H. Louisville in 1882 and held public Wagner participate in the dedication of the meetings. Some Blacks were bap- by Albert Minnis, father of the artist library of the Emma L. Minnis school. tized and A. Barry, another layman, and son of a charter member. Min- served as shepherd until Kinney nis also presented a portrait of J. H. came. Lawrence, who was pastor in 1911 The featured speaker for the May when the first church building was 3 worship service was Dr. C. E. Dud- purchased. This portrait was un- ley, president of South Central veiled by Maggie Hopper, who was Conference, who gave statistics baptized by Lawrence. The last per- and a running history of the Advent- son baptized by J. H. Wagner, the ist work and Magazine Street present pastor, unveiled his por- church. Preaching on the topic trait, which was painted by Minnis. "That Sure Word," he pointed out John Smith, another artist, that there is no substitute Saviour, painted Dr. Martin Luther King and no substitute Sabbath, and no sub- presented the portrait to the stitute worship. school. Both artists are members of The Sabbath school presented the church. certificates to persons who had After the worship service, the

EIGHT Emma L. Minnis School Achieves Accreditation After many years of sacrifice, ob- stacles, and planning by the former ministers and members of the Magazine Street church of Louis- ville, Kentucky, under the direction of the present pastor, John H. Wagner, Jr., and the school board, a beautiful and adequate school building has been secured for the Emma L. Minnis elementary school. Led by an experienced and capa- ble principal, Mrs. Jessie Wagner, Sr., many volunteers, committee members, dedicated teachers, and faithful church members have worked zealously for school ac- creditation. The library was dedicated to the memory of On February 5, 1980, the South- Mr. and Mrs. William Fort, who remembered ern Union accreditation team rated the school in their will. the school with the highest possi- Smith work in the office. Linda ble score. The school is also accred- Fitzgerald and Mary T. Maupin as- ited by the state of Kentucky. sist the teachers in the classroom. Included in the school area is a Cecil Goodwin is the school pho- large kindergarten area, a multi- tographer. Walker Gee and John The Magazine Street church. purpose room, counselor's office, Franklin Smith are in charge of the principal's office, library, health art work. into pictorial archives, which con- suite, which is well equipped with The lunchroom is operated by tain church history, ministers and stainless steel, six classrooms, a Lena Fischer, who also has a staff of their accomplishments, home and front office, public address and volunteer workers. They are: school activities, charter and communications system, a large Laurice Holden, Mrs. Durby Mar- pioneer members, church depart- playground, and parking space. tin, Louise Clay, Lucille Sain, ments through the years, school The school has been operating Lorene Brooks, Mrs. Leontine history, teachers, outstanding ac- at various locations since 1915. Cobb, Lovie Hancock, Lucille Gar- complishments of the youth of Cultural and spiritual values are nette, and James Fischer. church and school, old letters, and stressed for the pupils. Enrollment Much credit is given to Brenda interesting materials. is 94. Stoner who coordinates the volun- Friday night, May 2, the Harrison Many volunteers assist in the op- teer workers. Mrs. Stoner keeps a Avenue church of Jeffersonville, eration of the school. Most of them schedule as to when everyone is to Indiana, the first church raised up have other jobs. be on duty and can be seen on any by the Magazine Street church, Margie Hamilton operates the presented the program with the school bus and acts as financial sec- pastor, Morris Wren, delivering the retary. James Sizemore unlocks the sermon. Music and poetry were building each morning and makes given by the youth choir. sure that the building is safe for the As the Sabbath ebbed away, J. H. teachers' entrance. Angela Moody Wagner gave words of commenda- gives her time as librarian. Mr. and tion to Mrs. Green, the member- Mrs. Van Brooks volunteer daily as ship, visiting ministers, and all who custodians and keep the building had part in the 90th anniversary immaculate. John Sensley and Stan- program. He said that he was proud ley Dorsey take care of mainte- to be pastor of the "Oldest Black nance. Mable Elmore, Judy Baity, Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mrs. Cecil Ray, (who is not a Albert Minnis, a descendant of a charter member, unveils a portrait of C. M. Kinney, existence today." member), Barbara Holt, and Sarah who organized the Magazine Street church in 1890. given day assisting throughout the Mrs. Johnnie Smith, teacher, presents some historical reflections at the library dedication. school wherever help is needed. Bill Wilson's "Rap Program," at We(co the WDRB-TV station in Louisville, me To our interviewed representatives of the Emma L. Minnis SDA Elementary „niversary School concerning its opening reg- istration and various activities. Elizabeth Green is a member of the Magazine Street church, Louisville, Kentucky.

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SMC students of nursing have their own building named after a former chairman of the division—Miss Mazie Herin. The Committee of 100 for SMC built the structure and gave it to the college.

by Ina Longway

Nurses help physicians in surgery.

velop expertise in an area of choice and stimulating development of leadership we years ago the Division of Nurs- upper division to three semesters and a and critical thinking. Diploma graduates ing at Southern Missionary College summer. Those who continue on in col- are also given credit for academic credit pioneered the ladder concept in lege have a good base on which to build earned in their programs and evaluated Seventh-day Adventist nursing educa- upper-division nursing. The associate- individually for advanced placement. tion, or the "articulated baccalaureate degree graduate who elects to leave col- The critical question in the minds of program" as its designers prefer it to be lege can enter the work force, gain ex- the planners of the present Southern called. SMC's program, which is fully perience, pay off the cost of lower- Missionary College nursing program accredited by the National League for division nursing, and earn enough was, "Will there be a sufficient number Nursing, allows students to earn an as- money to return for an advanced de- of upper-division students to make the sociate degree in nursing and to be elig- gree. With the increasing pressure on program viable?" Now, five years later, ible to sit for state board registered- nurses to upgrade professionally, many we are getting some answers to this nurse licensure examinations upon nurses are choosing to return to col- question. completion of this two-year program. lege. To make this easy, each nursing The number of graduates over the Thus, in the brief space of four semes- course and the nonnursing support eight years preceding the present lad- ters and two short summer sessions, a courses are offered every semester. der program averaged 41 per year. In student may gain a readily marketable The upper division in nursing gives the last three years an average of 40 stu- skill. the registered nurse depth and breadth dents per year have graduated from the Those who desire to secure a bac- in nursing without duplication of the articulated B.S. program (including a calaureate degree continue for four basic nursing content of the associate- projection for the December, 1980, more semesters of college. The enter- degree or diploma program. This is class), in addition to the 100 or more prising student may reduce the time in done by giving an opportunity to de- who have finished the associate-degree

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program each year and who then be- Seventh-day Adventist health-care in- Madison Hospital had given unstinting came RNs. stitutions are also experiencing the support to the nursing program. Nurses who choose to continue on in nationwide nursing shortage, but, in The reason for the change was finan- the upper division or to return to school addition, these institutions are seeking cial. Nursing is a costly program be- are highly motivated, committed to to increase their proportion of Advent- cause of the high student-to-teacher their profession, and well aware of what ist nursing personnel, now about 28 ratio demanded for clinical supervision, nursing involves and are, thus, a de- percent. This increase needs to occur if and it was necessary to make all possible lightful group to have in college. SDA institutions are to preserve the savings consistent with maintaining the The associate-degree program in unique characteristics of the health- quality of the program. The consolida- nursing is one of the more difficult cur- outreach mission of the church. The tion of the two extended campuses on ricula offered at Southern Missionary SDA hospitals have mounted an inten- one campus is estimated to save the col- College. In two short years, a young sive recruitment effort, but still the lege $100,000 or more per year in person, still coping with the crises and number of SDA nurses working in SDA eliminating duplication of services, immaturities of late adolescence, must institutions remains far less than it staff, facilities, and administrative costs. behave in a safe and responsible man- should be. Not long ago, one SDA med- This consolidation could not have oc- ner in situations involving life and ical center offered to hire the entire curred without the wholehearted sup- death. Yet, about 90 percent of those graduating class of SMC! port of the Board of Trustees of South- who start nursing succeed in complet- During the years, SMC has contrib- ern Missionary College and the ad- ing the course—a tribute to the caliber uted substantially to preparing SDA ministration and staff of Florida Hospi- of teachers and students. Good study nurses for the Southern Union and tal. skills, good background from acad- beyond. The baccalaureate program, in In addition to the students who go emies, willingness to accept adult roles its 20 years of producing graduates, has from Collegedale to Orlando every and responsibilities, and the support of graduated a total of 593 nurses, and the semester, there are upper-division stu- friends and relatives are indispensable associate-degree program has grad- dents enrolled from the Orlando com- ingredients for success. uated 894 in 14 years. munity who take all their work toward a Approximately one-fourth of the stu- Nursing has been regarded as a wom- B.S. degree on that campus. These stu- dents attending SMC are declared nurs- an's field with 97 percent females in dents, numbering about 60, found ing majors. Why? Nursing is a service nursing nationally. Southern Mission- other avenues for earning a B.S. in nurs- profession that appeals to those who ary College has enrolled more men, ing closed to them in the area, since no like to work with people. Nursing also percentage wise, than national figures. other B.S. program was located within offers what is regarded by many as an Last semester, for example, there were 100 miles of Orlando. unexcelled preparation for parenthood 37 males (13 percent) in the nursing Since then, a generic B.S. program and marriage. Nursing is a wide- programs at SMC. Many men go on to a has opened in Orlando, but with limited spanned profession and within its do- specialty field within nursing, such as ability to meet the needs of graduate main offers such a variety of work op- anesthesia or administration. Some use nurses. The SMC program helps the portunities that the individual prefer- nursing to supplement a main career, local nurses who, because of work or ences of many persons may be accom- such as mission work. SMC is fortunate family obligations, cannot move from modated. to have several male instructors to offer the area. To date, 13 of these local Or- One of the greatest appeals, how- support and role models to the male lando nurses have completed the B.S. ever, remains the extremely high student. program and were graduated by SMC. employment opportunities in the nurs- A major change in the Division of The articulated program at SMC ing profession, even in times of reces- Nursing this year was the offering of one meets the needs of many students and sion. The nation is experiencing a criti- semester, lower division, on the Or- enjoys the strong support of the college cal shortage of nurses at present with no lando campus where one semester of administration and the nursing faculty, relief in sight. The American Hospital the upper division was already offered. as well as SMC's many constituents. Association recently stated that an addi- The campus at Madison, Tennessee, tional 100,000 nurses are required right was closed with great sadness on the now in order to fill current institutional part of the college and Madison Hospi- Ina Longway is chairman of the Di- needs. tal personnel. The administration of vision of Nursing at SMC. A student in the associate-degree program frequently has 12 to 15 job of- Students recite the Florence Nightingale pledge by candlelight at their dedication. fers before graduation. A recent graduate said that she had 19 unso- licited job offers before she completed her associate degree program at SMC. Many job offers include help with mov- ing, relocation expenses, and bonuses. The baccalaureate graduate can be selective about a job because health- care agencies are chronically short of leadership persons in nursing. Remuneration, long a negative factor in nursing, has improved. The average annual salary for a registered nurse employed full time in a nursing position is $12,939, according to U.S. News and World Report, February 18, 1980. Salaries for leadership positions in nurs- ing range upward of $17,000 at present in education and more than that in ser- vice settings.

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MOUNT ST. HELENS, WASHINGTON — — — The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been given an active role in the relief operation after the devastating eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington on Sunday, May 18, and subsequent eruptions, reports D. E. Caslow, lay activities director of the North Pacific Union Conference. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up relief headquarters in the Kelso-Longview area and assigned the local Seventh-day Adventist Church the responsibility of handling of clothing, bedding, and household items. Fortunately, the local church has a new community services center that is being used for emergency relief service. During the 10-day period after the May 18 eruption they distributed 3,000 pieces of clothing. They also gave new bedding to 150 people. Along with other food items 12,500 pounds of potatoes were distributed. The Adventist community services center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Some 45 local church members have organized themselves into relief teams to serve at the center. WASHINGTON, D.C. — — — World Sabbath school members set a new record in giving on the 13th Sabbath of the fourth quarter, 1979, contributing a total of $1,449,145 for the support and extension of the church's world mission. This surpasses by some $29,000 the previous high total given one year earlier, according to the associate director of the General Conference Sabbath School Department. As a result of this splendid offering, the 25 percent that is designated as the special projects portion of the offering, to be received by the Euro-Africa Division, will amount to $362,286. BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN — — — The Business Administration Department at Andrews University will offer a streamlined two-year master of business administration program beginning in September, according to Dr. Dale Twomley, department chairman. This new schedule will enable students to complete their graduate degrees in seven quarters at Andrews. Until now, eight quarters of study were necessary to finish the program. For students who have undergraduate training in business administration, the revised program will make it possible for them to attain their master's degrees in four quarters instead of five. Another advantage of the streamlined schedule is that all courses in the M.B.A. program will be offered at night as well as during the day. WASHINGTON, D.C. — — — The 1,747th meeting of the Review and Herald Publishing Association board of directors was held at the north plant in Washington, D.C., on May 2. Neal C. Wilson, General Conference president, chaired the meeting which dealt with a number of items important to the growth and development of the newly merged institutions of the Southern Publishing Association and the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Some of the items of special interest were: I. George Tatum was elected secretary of the corporation, succeeding D. R. Pierson, who has accepted a call to Africa. 2. Dr. William Johnsson, associate director of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, was named associate editor of the Adventist Review. 3. Feasibility committee named to study and make recommendations to the board of the merged institution on how to consolidate the two operations into one at a new location. 4. Book committee realigned so that the group located in Nashville and the group located in Washington each would have its own individuality. 5. New subscription book was announced, entitled, Living Soul. Six new board members were announced: R. H. Carter, new president of the Lake Union; A. C. McClure, new president of the Southern Union; Bill Murrill, of the General Conference treasury; Lou Ramirez, publishing department director of the General Conference; and G. S. Culpepper, publishing director of the Southern Union. George Tatum, the newly elected secretary was also voted in to membership of the board. DECATUR, GEORGIA — — — Baptisms for the month of May fell behind the number for the same month of 1979-580 as compared to 696. However, the total for the first five months of 1980 is 243 more than for the same period last year. Five-month totals, by conference, are: Florida, 700; South Atlantic, 470; Georgia-Cumberland, 407; Kentucky-Tennessee, 284; Alabama-Mississippi, 178; Carolina, 162; South Central, 74.

TWELVE late news. conferences A LABASA-MISSISSIPPI

—9101PF' .174 J. Marvin Whitney, pastor of the Natchez, Mississippi, church, reports that 11 persons have joined the nonsmoking ranks as the result of their recent FIVE-DAY STOP SMOKING PROGRAM. Three others attended to refresh and intensify their resolve made at a previous program. During May and June, 1,800 homes in Picayune, Mississippi, received three pieces of truth-filled literature. Two pieces were special issues of These Times prepared especially for the "CONTACT THREE" PROGRAM. The third piece was Love's Dimensions, a paperback edition of Steps to Christ. Jerrell Gilkeson, Bible teacher and pastor at Bass Memorial Academy, and several BMA students assisted in this program. The Adventist Youth Associa- tion of Gulfport was on hand to help, also. Since the Picayune church consists of just five members, the program would not have been possible without the extra assistance. Inside each piece of literature was a card that could be sent inquiring about books, Bible study guides, personal Bible studies, or a health course. Forty people, mostly non-Adventist, participated in a STRESS-CONTROL PROGRAM during the month of May in Corinth, Mississippi. Lewis Stout, conference secretary, and Dr. W. E. Palmer presented many ideas on how to get a hold on life and reduce harmful stressful situations. Members of the Pell City, Sylacauga, and Anniston, Alabama, churches were privileged to enjoy a series of Christ-centered MESSAGES presented by Dr. Josephine C. Edwards. Her stories, experiences, and words of hope were an inspiration to all. Pastor N. K. Shepherd and the members of the Gadsden, Alabama, church had an "old-fashioned SING-IN" on Sabbath, May 17. A fellowship dinner followed the special program.

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The Ft. Pierce Community Service workers have a unique service. They are cooperating with the "MEALS ON WHEELS program," which operates during the week only. Our Ft. Pierce church takes over on weekends when prepared food is brought to the church and after the services four cars and designated personnel take the food to the homes of the disabled. They visit, pray, read, and leave literature—as a loving gift from the Adventist church. The Florida Conference COMMUNITY SERVICE workers sorted and packed 15,172 arti- cles of clothing—all according to size and gender—and shipped them to Miami for Cuban refugees. A packet of clothing was given those in need by Emilio Ruiz, Jose Hernandez, and A. H. Riffel, ministers in the Miami area who are working closely with the Red Cross. Another five tons of clothing is now being sorted and packed at the Community Service warehouse in Forest City and will be ready when needed. Complete layettes and bedding were also packaged and delivered with the initial shipment, according to Stan Dombrosky, Florida Conference lay activities director. While manning a FAIR DISPLAY at the Putnam County Fair, Palatka church members distributed 3,000 pieces of literature, including Steps to Christ, Bible Answers, Ministry of Healing, and The Great Controversy. The church also conducted a survey that revealed an interest by 115 people to receive Bible studies by mail, 57 to receive personal Bible studies in their home, and 53 to study the Bible with a group. During April a mother and daughter, Rowena E. Rogers and Teresa A. Knight, both of whom are registered nurses and members of the Clermont church, were among the first in the United States to be CERTIFIED by the American Nurses' Association in Nursing Service Administration for excellence in the practice of gerontological nursing. Mrs. Rogers is director of nursing services at the Lake Highlands Nursing and Retirement Center in Clermont, and Mrs. Knight is the assistant director.

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Three medical men from Greeneville, Tennessee, participated in the 26-mile LIFE AND HEALTH MARATHON April 13 in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Vernon Butler, general surgeon, finished the entire course in three hours, 39 minutes. Dr. Marlin Mathiesen, internist, and Con Sutherland, respiratory therapist, completed the half-marathon of 13 miles. "I'm Just a Layman," a new film about LAY INVOLVEMENT, has been shown in 21 churches in the conference, and is scheduled into August. "Wherever it has been seen, lay members have responded with great interest and have a new vision of what God can do through them," reports Lay Activities Director W. J. Henson. Treasurer Richard Center reports the EVANGELISM OFFERING through April has reached $61,197, a gain of $7,650 over the same period last year. At the close of a PROPHECY CRUSADE conducted by Health Director Ed Reid in Smyrna, Georgia, 20 individuals were baptized. The meetings were held from April 11-May 10, with Smyrna Pastor John Hagen and Hospital Chaplain Ken McVay assisting, and music pro- vided by the Destiny Singers of Smyrna.

Evangelist Pat Patsel opened a multi-media PROPHECY CRUSADE in Crossville June 1, and Cliff Vickery began evangelistic meetings May 30 in Marietta.

Dr. Henry Farr, Curriculum Supervisor, and Small School Specialist Elaine Plemons participated in SMC's SMALL SCHOOLS WORKSHOP May 28 to June 6. Special attention is being given to the small schools curriculum developed by three western unions and being implemented in Georgia-Cumberland Conference.

KENTUCI6-TENNESSEE

Janet Schmehl, Ruth Fish, and Sharon Hodges held a COOKING SCHOOL at the Y.W.C.A. for eight weeks in Ashland, Kentucky. There was an average of 7-14 non-Seventh-day Adventists who attended each week. One prominent student, Dr. William Hoy, became so interested he helped in preparing some oriental dishes.

H. V. Le• •ett, conference secretary, reports that at the end of April there have been 216 BAPTISMS. This is a gain of 57 over the same period for 1979.

Three COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS were held during the past two months. The first workshop was held in the St. Matthews church on March 1. On May 3, another was held at the Raleigh church in Memphis, Tennessee. The third one was conducted on May 17 in the Madison Boulevard church. In addition to the communication secretaries, the church clerks were invited in order to receive information on the new computer system for the TIDINGS list. Guest speakers for the communication workshop were Marvin H. Reeder from the General Conference, and Oscar L. Heinrich and George A. Powell from the Southern Union. Marsha Conner of the Southern Union was the instructor for the church clerks.

The Ashland, Kentucky, church opened a CHURCH SCHOOL last August for the first time in 12 years. Mrs. Louie Swenson, with her 13 students, conducted such an interesting program that the local newspaper sent a reporter and photographer to get a story. As a result, 96 column inches were printed in the local newspaper.

A series of EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS was conducted in the Valley View Restaurant near Columbia, Kentucky. Rufus Lloyd, evangelist, was assisted by PastorJim McConnell. One of the first baptisms as a result of the meetings was a young man and his wife who had been asked to operate the spotlight. To date, four have been baptized with others still receiving Bible studies.

A WORKSHOP for health secretaries was held May 17 at the Madison Boulevard church. Instructors included H. F. Roll, Southern Union health director, J. W. Clarke, conference health director, Health Educator Preston Wallace, Barbara Myers, Lucille Sheffield, Rosalia Coffen, Vesta Bryant, Midge Meyer, and Dr. Lu Ponce.

On April 12, the Covington, Kentucky, church was the host church for a YOUTH RALLY for boys and girls of high school and college age from Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Jim Pleasarits, youth director for the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, directed. Assisting him were John Loor, Jr., pastor of the Covington church, Mike Cafferty, assistant pastor of the Cincinnati, Ohio, church, Wendell Tucker, principal of Spring Valley Academy in Kettering, Ohio, and other pastors from area churches. Clay Farwell, former youth director for the Southern Union Conference, was guest speaker. Between 125 and 150 youth were in attendance. After church services, the young people formed into bands and visited several nursing homes in northern Kentucky.

Evangelist Jerry Willis and Pastor Richard Moseley have just concluded a SERIES OF MEETINGS in the new church at Winchester, Kentucky. Moseley reports that nine have been baptized with another baptism planned soon. An exciting evangelistic SERIES OF MEETINGS was conducted in Sand Hill, Kentucky, March 15-May 3, a community composed of one store, two churches, and a few scattered houses. Evangelist Ralph Ringer was sent to hold a campaign in the church building. On the opening night, 112 people were in attendance, reports Pastor Paul Cannon. Over half of those were not Seventh-day Adventists. Twenty-six individuals have been baptized.

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Julia Jones was recently honored by the Miami, Florida, Bethany church for raising MORE THAN $600 during the last Ingathering campaign. Mrs. Jones, who is 97, has been the leading ingatherer in the church for 22 years. She is the leader of an Ingathering band that consists of sick and shut-in members, but which raised more than $1,000 during the most recent campaign.

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The Chattanooga Orchard Knob and the Memphis Alcy Boulevard schools published attractive YEARBOOKS this year. The Selma, Alabama, church is to OPEN A SCHOOL this year with grades K-4 with a recent graduate of Oakwood College as the teacher. She came to take an overview of the city, to meet the church members, and to have a special meeting with the school board and the home and school board. The pastor, R. S. Norman, was delighted with the reception of the teacher by the church and the reception of the church by the teacher. "They seemed to be made for each other," he commented. The small congregation of Thomasville, Alabama, stepped out on faith in May to buy THREE ACRES OF LAND for their new church building. The Adventist group was organized last year with only 28 members. The members are working to win more souls and are going on the second-tithe program to buy the land and build a church. One member said that he would put some land up for sale to help with the church building project. Pastor William Gailliard was met with smiles from church members, visitors, and the six who were BAPTIZED in Hopkinsville on May 24. Members and friends have been praying for the individuals and the church growth. Richard Norman, pastor of Selma, Alabama, writes a WEEKLY SERMONETTE for the local newspaper dealing with practical problems of everyday life. The series that drew the largest response was one dealing with "Death and the Living." In this presentation he related how the living might care for themselves, the funeral, and other related matters from wills, insurance, and Social Security, to thank-you notes and returning dishes. Since this series he has been asked to sit with many non-Adventist families during their bereavement. He has conducted military, cremation, criminal, and Christian funerals, and it all started by an article in the newspaper. Pastor Antoine Maycock of Jackson, Tennessee, recently wrote a SERMONETTE for the Jackson Sun newspaper in which he quoted E. G. White—"Let us stop rehearsing the difficulty and trust God for healing, love, and power." Maycock then drove home the idea, "I see in this encouragement for the discouraged—hope for the alcoholics, drug addicts—dull students—I see hope for the terminally ill, and anyone who feels his need and is willing to reach out after God." The article has brought a positive response from the city.

FIFTEEN This home, worth approximately $40,000, is one of two built by students at Mt. Pisgah Academy. Under the guidance of faculty instructors, students learn construction skills and earn money to meet school expenses.

Sally Stinson's search for truth led to baptism into the Jellico, Tennessee, church in February. A dental hygienist, she assists Dr. Eddie Towles, who gave her books to read. This led to Bible studies, an evangelistic crusade by E. F. Reifsnyder, and the conviction that her ques- tions had been met with ample light. She told the story of her conversion at the camp meeting in Pictorial Collegedale. With her are Reifsnyder, Jellico pastor, and Desmond Cummings, Georgia- Cumberland Conference president. Observing are Evangelist Pat Patsel and Health Director Ed Reid. Stories

Following the General Conference session in Dallas in April, Voice of Prophecy speak- ers from around the world met in Newbury Park, California. Pictured are Arno Patzke (left), Germany; Roberto Conrad, Brazil; Mil- ton Peverini, Spanish director-speaker; H. M. S. Richards, Jr., director-speaker; H. M. S. Richards, founder and speaker-emeritus; Johnson Adeniji, West Nigeria; and A. H. Cosendai, United Republic of Cameroun.

The Collegedale Pathfinder Fair, May 25, found some 200 participants from 13 Georgia-Cumberland clubs on the campus. Julie Cochran demonstrates the man harness loop knot. Team members and directors Bob Bird, of Marietta, and Bill Twombly, of Collegedale, watch.

After 80 years of service to the blind, the Christian Record Braille Foundation has embarked upon a new outreach—ministry to the deaf. Thompson Kay (left) has been appointed coordinator of the program. An offering for the Christian Record is being received in the churches on July 12. who commented on the staggering amount of labor that was done by Retirement Center Pastor John Cooper and the 13 Dub- lin members. Gus Nichols took a To Open September The year's retirement to work full time In Madison on the building, fell off the roof, recovered, and went back for Kentucky-Tennessee —Cumber- Churc more. land View Towers, Inc., a 150-unit Cooper arranged his program at retirement center is due to open Warner-Robins to allow him to September, 1980. The towers are spend two 16-18-hour days each located on Cheyenne Boulevard in week on the new building. Clar- Madison, Tennessee, close to ence Moxley, 80, worked steadily Madison Hospital and Professional month after month, even digging Center. It will feature a new look at ditches when necessary. lifestyles for senior citizens. It is an Ac ion In February the group began to equal opportunity, nonprofit or- plan towards the May 3 date, hop- ganization sponsored by the ing to pay off the final $4,000 in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference time remaining. How that money of Seventh-day Adventists. came in was a series of provi- "Cumberland View Towers is de- dences. Setting out to raise funds, signed to provide for gracious liv- Progress the pastor and a member met a fam- ing free from the detailed demands ily of ex-Adventists who were ready of home ownership and mainte- to think about returning to the nance," states Barbara Morris, ad- church. They donated a piece of ministrator. "Rental is based upon Dublin Organizes, land in Florida and some valuable income of the occupant. Eligibility rings. The rings brought $500. Occupies, A package of special stationery, with a picture of the unfinished Dedicates Church church, was printed by a well- wisher, and used to solicit dona- Georgia-Cumberland — The tions. The contributions received company in Dublin, Georgia, which were far above expectations. began as a dark county branch Sab- Ownership of the Florida lot was bath school in 1977, was organized transferred to the conference until into a church, held its opening ser- an advantageous sale could be ar- vice in the new sanctuary, and ded- ranged. All of this together put the icated the building, free of debt all Dublin church "in the black"— on May 3! ready to be dedicated to the glory This triple achievement was a first of God—free of debt! in the experience of Conference Laurens County, Georgia, is no President Desmond Cummings, longer a dark county!

Cumberland View Towers will contain 150 units.

requirements include minimum age of 62 and ability to live inde- pendently. Apartments designed for handicapped tenants are also available." The towers are located in a coun- try atmosphere overlooking the Cumberland River. It will feature a variety of activities available, such as planned trips and tours, religious and social programs, cultural and literary groups, and craft classes. The center will contain a beauty shop, library, laundry room, and recreation hall for the convenience of its residents. The latest in safety features such as fire sprinklers, Dublin, Georgia, PastorJohn Cooper speaks to members and friends attending the combined smoke detectors, individual apart- dedication-organization-opening service. ment emergency system, and 24-

SEVENTEEN hour building security will be pro- vided. Cumberland View Towers is gov- erned by a board of directors with Don Bethea, D.D.S., serving as president of the board. Barbara Morris has been appointed as ad- ministrator of the new center. Mrs. Morris comes from Nashville Memorial Hospital, where she has been the patient representative. Previously, she was associated with Harding Hospital in Worthington, Ohio, where she was director of pa- tient services for over five years. It is the desire of the manage- ment that this center will provide a FT B. Hairston and Kenneth Moore (back row, left) stand with members of the newly organized Manning, South Carolina, church. healthful, fulfilling lifestyle for the elderly. For any further information The group was organized into a Wilhelmenia Waldon, a former you may contact: Barbara Morris, church by R. B. Hairston, secretary member of the St. Mark SDA Administrator, P.O. Box 459, Madi- of the South Atlantic Conference, Church of Sumter, led the way with son, TN 37115. (615) 859-1391. and Kenneth Moore, the pastor, on several others working with her. December 15, 1979. The Maranatha The local leader, Joseph Hill, and SDA Church of Manning, South his family were also involved in lit- Tract Results in Carolina, at present has 15 mem- erature distribution and Bible bers and a number of unbaptized studies. Another dark county in the Manning Church children and young people. It all South Atlantic Conference has Organization began by passing out truth-filled been lighted up with the glory of literature followed by Bible studies. the Lord. South Atlantic — In October, 1978, a tract was presented to a suited in the sale of $6,400 worth of county coordinator in the Head literature. Start Program located in Manning, Who and Where Hazard, a city of approximately South Carolina. After she read the 10,000 in eastern Kentucky, has paper she requested Bible studies been designated as one of four for the teachers under her supervi- Group Canvass primary target areas in the Ap- sion. She was told, "If you can get palachian Adventure project. The the people interested we will come Nets Large Sales group canvass supplemented other and study with them." A list was areas of outreach, including radio passed around in the center for the in Hazard and television programs, mass lit- staff to sign if they were interested. Kentucky-Tennessee — A group erature mailings, and youth minis- Over 75 percent of them placed canvass in Hazard, Kentucky, May try activities. Evangelistic meetings their names on the list. The class 19-22 by 15 literature evangelists re- are planned to reap the interest that began on the following Tuesday night with approximately 40 people attending. The class was continued for six months until Bible doctrines were presented and understood. It was announced to the group that Sabbath services would be con- ducted in the same building where the Bible studies were held. On the first Sabbath quite a number of the students attended and have con- tinued coming to keep the Sabbath. A piano was donated to the group by a Catholic priest from Sumter, South Carolina, and chairs were loaned from one of the funeral homes in the area. One of the stu- dents, who is now a baptized member, gave the group the

privilege of using the community Cards from people interested in obtaining books are sorted and organized by Joseph Blev ns center where she is the manager. (left), Colen Silcox, and Bill Watson.

EIGHTEEN mobile multiphasic health screen- ing program. According to Stan Dombrosky, conference community services di- rector, the gift will be used to purchase additional equipment and supplies for the 23 mobile van armada, which operates through- out the entire conference territory.

Kimberly Mimms (left), Joyce Fugate, and Nancy Brannaka study the map of the Hazard, Kentucky, area in preparation for their second day of work during the four-day group canvass. has been developed by the various studies were given, prayer was of- witnessing programs. fered in 213 homes, two former Ad- The literature evangelists, led by ventists were contacted, and free District Director Charles Bran naka, literature was given to 57 persons. included seven student colpo r- "The group was so encouraged by teurs. the way God blessed our work that In addition to the sales, 131 per- we hope to hold group canvasses in sons were enrolled in a Bible cor- eastern Kentucky twice each year," respondence course, five Bible states Brannaka. Napoleon Ford (left), a member of the com- mittee of judges at the Walt Disney World proving awareness of basic health community services awards banquet, pre- Florida Gets sents an award and a $1,000 check to Stan principles, including balanced nu- Dombrosky, Florida Conference community 4th Disney Award tritional diets and hygiene, and the services director. Florida —At the annual Walt Dis- ney World Community Services awards luncheon held May 1 near BOOK CENTER SPECIAL Orlando, the Community Services Department of the Florida Confer- FOR JULY-AUGUST ence was awarded a $1,000 check for its involvement in special health Introducing the 24-volume BibLearn Series of Books services to the community. People from the Old Testament and the New Testament have been described by superior writers and portrayed by excellent illustrators. Based The Florida Conference was one solely on events related in the Bible, each book is sound Christian of 263 organizations that applied for material for children in grades one through six. an award, and one of 45 recipients. The BibLearn books make excellent ref- This was the fourth year the con- erence and resource materials with the Sabbath ference Community Services De- School lessons. partment has received a monetary Regularly priced at U.S. $105.00. Special introductory offer only U.S. $74.95. gift from Disney World. Please add tax and 10% to cover postage and handling. Send In 1974 a check was presented for your order to your local Adventist Book Center or to ABC Mailing Service: Western U.S.-1350 Villa St., general community services, and in Mountain View, CA 94042; Eastern U.S.-6856 Eastern Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, 20012; 1977 and 1978 checks were given for Canada—Box 398 (1156 King St., E.), Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5. Prices subject to special health services. change without notice. Again this year the Disney or- ganization recognized Adventist Brought to you by community services for promoting Pacific Press the prevention of disease by im-

NINETEEN JULY Christian Record Braille Foundation 1 2 3 4 Calendar 1. B. E. Jacobs, currently serving as secretary of the Far 6 7 8 107 11 Eastern Division, has been appointed general manager of 13 14 15 1 6 1 1 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 Christian Record Braille Foundation. He replaces Eugene 27 28 29 30 31 Events Stiles, who has accepted a position in the Treasury Depart- ment of the General Conference. Jacobs had served in a GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND number of youth and education leadership positions, includ- Evangelistic Crusade—July 11-August 16. Decatur, Georgia. ing Nebraska, Kansas, and Florida Conferences, before be- Jere Webb, evangelist. coming youth director of the Trans-Africa Division in 1965. He Lay Ministers' Seminar — July 18-20. Georgia-Cumberland was appointed secretary to the Far Eastern Division 10 years Academy. W. J. Henson, director. A how-to seminar that later. will get your church into an outreach program that will get results. Featuring Richard Hallock, lay activities director, Faith for Today Alabama-Mississippi Conference; Maurice Abbott, South- 2. Dan Matthews, secretary of the Potomac Conference, has ern Union Conference; conference leaders. Reservations: been elected director of the telecast, succeeding William A. Lay Activities Dept., Box 12000, Calhoun GA 30701. Fagal, who founded the program in 1950 and has directed it Workers' Meeting — July 27-29. Georgia-Cumberland until the present. Fagal will continue to serve on the FFT staff, Academy. along with his wife, Virginia. Matthews has been director of Madison, Ga., Church Homecoming — Aug. 2. Perry Green, public affairs of the Oregon Conference, associate speaker of speaker. the "Words of Life" television program, host/announcer for KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE he "Take His Words" television program, and has produced a iaily five-minute radio broadcast called "Impact." Medical Retreat— Aug. 8-10. Indian Creek Camp. Dr. Bernarc Brandstater, speaker. SOUTH ATLANTIC Summer Evangelism — July 1 to Sept. 30. CAMPBELL — SHANKO Publishing Workshop — Aug. 9. Orlando, Fla. Shellie Ann Shanko and Dennis Richard Campbell were SOUTH CENTRAL united in marriage on June 8 in the Belvedere church, Decatur, Conference-Wide Literature Evangelist Training School — Ga. Noel Shanko, father of the bride, and Dr. Frank Knittel, July 10-12. Memphis. president of SMC, officiated. Shellie is the daughter of Elder Mortgage-burning/Homecoming — August 9. Bowling Green, and Mrs. Noel Shanko of Decatur, Ga. Dennis is the son of Mr. Ky. and Mrs. Claude K. Campbell of Ocala, Fla. The couple is living in Lenoir, N.C., where Dennis is practicing dentistry. SOUTHERN UNION EARLE — WENTLAND Christian Record Braille Foundation Offering — July 12. Nancy Renee Wentland and Raymond Walter Earle were Health Leadership Seminar — July 18, 19. SMC. united in marriage June 1 in the Belvedere church. Walter C. Oakwood College Offering — Aug. 9. Earle, Jr., father of the groom and R. H. Wentland, grandfather OUT OF UNION of the bride officiated. Nancy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Wentland of Lilburn, Georgia. Raymond is the son of Northview SDA Jr. Academy Alumni Homecoming — July Elder and Mrs. Walter C. Earle, Jr., of Deer Lodge, Tennessee. 11-13. 815 E. Division St., Cadillac, Mich. After a western honeymoon the couple is residing in Nashville, ANNOUNCEMENT Tennessee. Parents of children with speech and hearing problems such McVAY — AALBORG as voice, stuttering, poor articulation, cleft palate, or impaired Pamela Sue Aalborg and John Kenneth McVay were united hearing who would consider having their children in a in marriage May 18 in the Dalton, Ga., church. The fathers of Seventh-day Adventist summer speech camp in 1981 are the bride and groom performed the ceremony. Pamela is the asked to send their names and addresses to: The Speech and daughter of Elder and Mrs. Don L. Aalborg, secretary of the Hearing Association of Seventh-day Adventists (SHASDA), Georgia-Cumberland Conference. John is the son of Elder Speech and Hearing Clinic, Andrews Univ., Berrien Springs, and Mrs. Ken McVay, chaplain, Smyrna Hospital. The couple is MI 49104. SHASDA is interested in providing therapy in a camp residing at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich. with a spiritually oriented framework. ROUNSAVILLE — ROBINSON Heather Eileen Robinson and Timothy James Rounsaville were married May 18, 1980, in the Orlando Fla., Central in transition church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Robinson, Orlando. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rounsaville, Knoxville, Tenn. After a wedding trip, to Walt Disney World, the couple is living in Collegedale, Tenn. sunset table July July July July Aug. Aug. 4 11 18 25 1 8 Florida Atlanta, Ga. 8:52 8:50 8:48 8:43 8:38 8:32 Robert C. Johnson has assumed new pastoral duties in a Charlotte, N.C. .. 8:41 8:40 8:36 8:32 8:26 8:19 new district formed of the Ft. Meade and Wauchula churches. Collegedale, Tenn. 8:59 8:57 8:53 8:50 8:44 8:37 He was formerly assistant pastor at Clearwater. Huntsville, Ala. 8:04 8:02 7:59 7:54 7:49 7:42 Jackson, Miss. 8:12 8:10 8:08 8:04 7:59 7:53 Georgia-Cumberland Louisville, Ky. 9:10 9:08 9:04 8:59 8:53 8:45 Elaine Plemons has come to Georgia-Cumberland Confer- Memphis, Tenn. 8:18 8:17 8:13 8:09 8:03 7:56 ence as small school specialist with the specific challenge of Montgomery, Ala. . 7:56 7:55 7:52 7:48 7:43 7:37 implementing the small schools curriculum developed by the Nashville, Tenn. .. 8:07 8:06 8:03 7:58 7:52 7:45 Pacific, North Pacific, and Southwestern Unions. Plemons has Orlando, Fla. 8:25 8:24 8:22 8:19 8:15 8:10 Wilmington, N.C.8:28 taught in a one-teacher school in California. 8:26 8:23 8:19 8:13 8:07

TWENTY Obituaries ABNEY, Celia Jane Hart, born Nov. 23, 1883, in Chicago, Ill., died Jan. 28 in Huntsville, KNORR, Helen Lukens, born Sept. 10, 1894, died March 26. She is survived by a sister, Ala. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Elder B. W., Sr.; two children, B. W., Jr., Edna Mae Birch and a nephew, Marion G. Birch. She was a member of the Fletcher, N.C., and Celia Maria Cleveland. church. BOWEN, Irene F., of Maitland, Fla., died April 7. She was a member of the Forest Lake LATHAM, Mamie, born Aug. 10, 1888, at Camden, Tenn., died May 6 in Dayton, Ohio. church, Survivors: husband, Ernest of Maitland; son, Lynn G., of Maitland; daughters, She was a charter member of the Jackson, Tenn., church. Survivors include: two sons, R. Beatrice Sage and Ruth Short, both of Fresno, Calif.; three grandchildren and two E. and William C.; three daughters, Elsie Wood, Daisye Olwine, and Nelle Driskill; one great-grandchildren. sister, Mintie Glass; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Luther A. May of- CHANCY, Rhoda Ann, 92, passed to her rest May 18 in Lake City, Fla. She was a member ficiated at the funeral service. of the Gainesville, Fla., church. Left to cherish her memory are: three daughters, Nora LAYMAN, Beatrice, 91, of Orlando, Fla., died April 28. She was a member of the Kress Young, Lake City, Violet Ilderton, Earhardt, S.C., and Naomi Tillman, Gainesville; two Memorial church, Winter Park. Survivors: husband, Thomas J. of Orlando; son, William T. sons, John D., Longwood, Fla., and Wilbur V., Ovieda, Fla.; 18 grandchildren, 17 great- Smith of Orlando; sister, Ruby Mathes of Cochran, Ga. Services were held in the chapel of grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Quinton Burks and George Green Cox-Parker Funeral Home, with A. D. Burch and Vic Zuchowski officiating. officiated. LEON, Fidela Valdez, 88, died May 3 in Orlando, Fla. She was born in Candelaria, Pinar CLAWSON, Claude, was born in Pittwood, Ill., on April 30, 1892, and died in Titusville, del Rio, Cuba, on Sept. 2, 1891. She was a member of the Forest City Spanish church. Fla., on April 12. He was a member of the Titusville church. He is survived by his wife Survivors: two sons, Miguel of Avon Park, Fla., and Guillermo of Altamonte Springs; Bertha of Titusville; two sons, Donald of Satsuma, Fla., and Kenneth of Kankakee, Ill.; and daughters, Esther Marquez of Forest City, Auria Prado, and Aracely Pineiro, both of a daughter, Marjorie Burk of Forest City, Fla. Altamonte Springs; sister, Mercedes Moreno of Miami; 21 grandchildren and 13 great- CORNWELL, Pearl, was born in Dillon, S.C., Sept. 28, 1902, and died May 28. She is grandchildren. survived by one daughter, Eleanor Findley, Conyers, Ga.; two sons, Jerry, Columbia, S.C., LOWE, Anne, born Dec. 10, 1904, died March 21 in Decatur, Ala. She had been a teacher and Donald, Stone Mountain, Ga.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Inter- in SDA achools for many years. Interment was in Decatur with John Hanson officiating. ment was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Decatur, Ga. MANTELL, Elmer, 88, of Apopka, Fla., died May 15. Survivors: wife, Blanche I.; sister, CURTIS, Curtis Dee, 56, of Orlando, Fla., died March 24. He was a member of the Grace Shyler of Kalamazoo. Orlando Central church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy M.; sons, Michael D. of St. NEWMAN, Ella M., 80, passed away in Orlando, Fla., March 26. Born in Sandy Creek, Louis, Mo., Patrick D. of Orlando; daughter, Shawn E. Morgan of Orlando; father, Prentice N.Y., she was a member of the Kress Memorial church in Winter Park, Fla. Survivors: son, G. Smith of LaHabra, Calif.; and two grandsons. William 0. of Orlando and Maurice of Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, Emma L. Collins of DETAMORE, Fordyce W., was born in St. Paul, Minn., on March 10,1908, and died May Orlando; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held in the chapel 15 in Punta Gorda, Fla. While attending Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews Univer- of Cox-Parker Funeral Home. sity) he met Aletha Stout, and they were married on May 21, 1928. They entered the work NICKLESS, Elise Virginia, 81, was born in Germany on July 5, 1898, and died in Forest immediately as teachers and then later in ministerial City, Fla., April 7. She was a member of the Florida Living church in Forest City. She is work in the Indiana and Michigan Conferences. survived by a daughter, Elise Higginbotham•of Flushing, N.Y.; one grandson and three They later went to Singapore, where he served as great-grandchildren. education superintendent in two unions. Fordyce and Aletha worked as a team until her death six years NORWOOD, Addle Lou, age 87, died March 3. She is survived by her husband Edgar; six ago. They had three children: Gwen Wiser, of Punta sons, Blaine, Harlen, Claude, Everett, Arnold, and Sam; one daughter, Frances Whit- Gorda, Arlene Dever, of Dunlap, Tenn., and Kathleen tington; 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Final services were held in the Smith, of Troutdale, Ore. In 1942, he was asked by Banner Elk church with Harold Turner officiating. H. M. S. Richards to help out when the Voice of OVERSTREET, Carl Edward, was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Nov. 18,1909, and died Prophecy went coast to coast. It was his voice that in Lake Worth, Fla., on March 20. He was a member of the West Palm Beach church. He is spoke the words, "Hello America," on January 4, survived by his wife, Catherine of Lake Worth; two daughters, Catherine M. Albright of 1942, as the Voice of Prophecy went over the air on Spring Valley, Calif., and Carla Wad I ington of Greenacres City, Fla.; and a sister, Jessie L. 84 stations of the Mutual Network. His contributions Dodson of Bonner Springs, Kan. included the slogan "Forward in Faith," the Voice of PRICE, Nora Les, was born Feb. 15, 1890, and passed to her rest in Cleveland, Tenn., Prophecy News, and the book-of-the-month. He April 11. She leaves to mourn: her husband, L. G., of Cleveland; one son,Jack, of Calhoun, Ga.; one daughter, Phyllis Veazey, of Cleveland; and five grandshildren. A. C. McClure wrote the first lessons for the Bible school. More Fordyce W. Detamore recently he helped set up telephone evangelism, and officiated, with burial in Cleveland. assisted in the organization of the Voice of Prophecy evangelistic association. Although RADANCEVIC, Miroslav, of Warm Mineral Springs, Fla., died March 14 at the Venice in the intervening years he worked as evangelist in China and throughout the Far East, Hospital in Venice, Fla. He was 65. Born in Yugoslavia on June 27, 1914, he was an SDA and in the Texas and Florida Conferences, he always considered himself a part of the minister for 43 years and a member of the Port Charlotte, Fla., church. Until the time of his team of the Voice, and after his retirement he volunteered his services as Voice of death, he was the editor of SDA Yugoslavian Publications. He leaves his wife, Helen; a Prophecy evangelist, working full time, including one campaign a year overseas in such daughter, Yolande Burris of Amarillo, Texas; and one grandchild. Services were held at places as Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. He wrote the book, the Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Venice, with Bill Peeke and R. A. Wilcox officiating. Burial Seeking His Lost Sheep, and the booklet, Just What Do You Believe in Your Church? For his was at Venice MemoriaL Gardens. training class for ministers he wrote the books Evangelistic Methods and Pastoral and RITTERSKAMP, Joe L, was born in Princeton, Ind., on Aug. 31, 1924 and died in St. District Suggestions. He also had his own Faith of Jesus baptismal booklet for baptismal Petersburg, Fla., on May 9. He was a member of the St. Petersburg church. He is survived classes. He wrote the "In His Steps" Bible course. He leaves the following members of his by his wife, Rosemary of St. Petersburg; two sons, John of Marsing, Idaho, and Steven of family: his mother, Bessie Flaiz Detamore; his daughters, Gwen Wiser, Arlene Dever, and Tucson, Ariz.; five stepsons; one stepdaughter; brother, Jack H. of Lewiston, Minn.; two Kathleen Smith; his sister, Avis Seneca!: nine grandchildren, and two great- sisters, Jean Burr, and Jane Elkins of Atlanta, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren. grandchildren. Those officiating at the funeral service were: H. M. S. Richards, B. E. ROSS, Burgess B., died April 22 in Hendersonville, N.C. He served in denominational Leach, James Chase, and H. H. Schmidt. Music was presented by Del Del ker, Gordon and educational service for over 40 years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ralph Snyder; and a Phyllis Henderson, Ray Turner, and Emil and Ruth Moldrik. Funeral services were held in brother, Vernon. Funeral services were conducted by J. E. Edwards, L. L. Moffitt, and D. E. the Forest Lake church, Forest City, Fla. Vollmer. DITZEL, Altha Kranz, born April 24,1897, near Ottumwa, Iowa, died May 1 in North Fork, ROTTMILLER, Carl A., 82„ born in Peru, Ind., on May 11, 1897, and died May 1 in Calif. Survivors: one daughter, Miriam; three grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Altamonte Springs, Fla. He was former administrator of Florida Sanitarium and Hospital DUPREE, Mid, passed away Jan. 19 in Summerville, S.C. Interment was in the Summer- in Orlando and was a member of the Kress Memorial church, Winter Park. He is survived ville cemetery. by his wife, Ellen of Altamonte Springs; daughters, Carol Craig of Altamonte Springs and FREELOVE, Mattis E., 70, of Orlando, Fla., died April 4. She was a member of the Lillian Nobrega of Tallahassee; sister, Nadine McGowan of Sumner, Wash.; four grand- Altamonte Springs church. She is survived by a son, Harold B. Jackson of Garden Grove, children and five great-grandchildren. Calif.; daughters, Wanda Harrod of Bushnell, Fla., Bonnie Reedy of Orlando; brothers, SCHILT, Clarence H., Sr., M.D., born April 21, 1914, in Clinton, Ohio, died April 27 in Ft. Louis and Luther Pinner, both of Orlando; sister, Thelma Wright of Little Rock, Ark.; and Myers, Fla., in a boating accident. He was a member of the Ft. Myers church. Survivors: five grandchildren. Services were held at Garden Chapel with Carl Ashlock officiating. mother, Li nnie, Ft. Myers; three daughters, Mildred Paulson, Crystal, Minn., Enid Wilson, Interment followed in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Desoto, Kan., and Pam Schilt, Angwin, Calif.; seven sons, C. Walter., Pittsburgh, Pa., Eric, GARDNER, Claude N., born Apri116, 1900, passed away March 8. He leaves to mourn his Port Orchard, Wash., Nathan, Alta Loma, Calif., Stephen, Aila, Hawaii, Clarence H., Jr., passing his wife, Musette; one daughter, Vivian Long of Miami, Fla.; six grandchildren Hollywood, Calif„ Michael, Pompano Beach, John C., Ft. Myers. Charles Cress and and nine great-grandchildren. William Brown officiated. Interment was in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. GARNER, John Thomas, Jr., 55, was born on Feb. 25, 1925, in Birmingham, Ala., and SCHULTZ, Rozle Rae, 54, was killed in an automobile accident on May 22 in Orlando, died on April 2 in Orlando, Fla. He was a denominational educational administrator for 25 Fla. She was a member of the Kress Memorial church, Winter Park. Survivors: husband, years. He was a member of the Orlando Sanitarium church. Survivors include his wife, Eugene V. of Ocoee; son, Keith of Orlando; daughter, ReNae Schultz of Ocoee, sister, Dorothy of Orlando; son, John Thomas III of Takoma Park, Md.; daughters, Kay Schroer of Sara Jane Lloyd of Calif.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bailey of El Paso, Tex.; and two Mountain City, Tenn., and Kathy Newman of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and six grandchildren. grandchildren. Services were held in the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, with Richard Services were held at the Sanitarium church with Russell Adams and John Garner III Faber officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. officiating. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. SHEPARD, James A., was born in West Plains, Mo., on May 27, 1898, and died in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 12. He was a member of the St. Petersburg church. He is HAMRICK, Effie Morin Rowell, 93, of Eustis, Sla., died April 17. She was a member of the survived by three sons, Lloyd L., James A. of Tampa, and Richard H. of Altamonte Springs, Eustis church. Services were held from the chapel of the Harden Funeral Home of Eustis Fla. with Ron Merchant officiating. Interment was at the Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. SILLOWAY, Merle E., 83, died in Orlando, Fla., May 2. She was a member of the Apopka HICKS, Mrs. Patrick H., of Mocksville, N.C., was born Feb. 5, 1932, and died March 4. Highland church. In her teaching career she taught in the Philippines, China, Africa, and Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband Patrick H., Ill; two sons, Patrick H., IV SMC. After retirement she taught the blind at the Florida Living Nursing Center and at the and Robert Lee. M. D. Gordon, president of the Carolina Conference, officiated. Florida Living Retirement Center, where she lived. She leaves to cherish her memory her INGO, Marilyn Bearup, 38, of Collegedale, Tenn., died May 24. She is survived by two sister, Winifred Loomis of the retirement center, and her great-nieces and nephews. sons, Dare!! Dewitt Wade and Richard Wayne Ingo, Jr., both cif Collegedale; four brothers, SIMS, Marion I., was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 8,1897, and died in Riverview, Fla., Roy Walker, Homestead, Fla., Lee Walker, Ringgold, Ga., John Bearup, Key West, Fla., on March 9. She was a member of the Brandon church. She is survived by her husband, W. Kenneth Bearup, Collegedale; two sisters, Edna Brady, Key West, and Theda Rendon, Stephen of Riverview; and two sons, Robert of Riverview and William S., Jr., of Harvard, III. Homestead. Officiating were Robert Peeke, Dean Maddock, and Roy Battle. Interment STEPHENSON, Eustace, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 4, 1901, and died in was in the Collegedale Memorial Park. Punta Gorda, Fla., on March 19. He was a member of the Port Charlotte, Fla., church. He is JENSEN, Bernhard Henry, was born Sept. 26, 1894, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and died survived by his wife, Inez; one son, Herman; five g randchild ren and one great-grandchild. May 26 in Collegedale, Tenn. Survivors include: two daughters, Margaret Adams of WILUAMS, Martha Lois, was born Aug. 29,1902, in Rock Spring, Ga., and died May 15 in Hendersonville, and Naomi Fillman of Bethlehem, Pa.; three sons, Paul, Portland, Ore., Collegedale, Tennessee. Survivors include: one daughter, June Dildy of Collegedale; a James, Collegedale, and Bernhard, Bryson City, KC.; one sister, Goldie Neilsen; and one sister, Laura Long ley of McDonald; and a brother, Frank E. Williams of Rock Spring, Amos brother, Frode, both of Copenhagen. L. 0. Coon and R. M. Ruf officiated. Interment was in Cooper and Rolland Ruf officiated. Burial was in Rock Spring Cemetery. the Collegedale Memorial Park. YOUNG, William M., Jr., 59, of Orlando, Fla., died March 26. Born in Greensboro, KC., JONES, Martha J., 94, died April 20 at the Stuart, Fla., Convalescent Center. She was he was a member of the Sanitarium church. Survivors: son, William M. of Orlando; born on Dec. 7, 1885, and was a member of the West Palm Beach church. Gary Tolbert daughters, Sandra Marie Dickens of Apopka, Fla., Thelma Dawn Shrode, and Alma Jane officiated at the services held at the Mizell-Faville-Zern Southdale Chapel in West Palm Mathews, both from Orlando; mother, Hassle M. of Greensboro, N.C.; brother, Roy Odel Beach. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach. She is survived by three of Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Juanita Farmer of Greensboro; and seven grandchildren. sons, Coy H., Ersie C., and K. C.; and four daughters, Beatrice Wallace, Alma Felts, Services were held at the Forest Lake church with Russell Adams and Jan Marcussen Kathleen Rembert, and Dorothy Dorsey. officiating. Interment followed in Highland Memory Gardens, Forest City. 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SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY 3978 Memorial Drive Mail Address: P.O. Box 849 Decatur, Georgia 30031 As this is being written, the camp meet- Telephone (404) 299-1832 ing season in the Southern Union is coming President A. C. McCLURE to a close. It has been my privilege to visit Secretary H. F. ROLL all seven of our camp meetings. I have en- C. R. Farwell G. S. Culpepper Associate Secretary T. W. CANTRELL joyed sharing in the inspiration of these retired after many years of service in the • Treasurer J. H. WHITEHEAD Assistant Treasurers LEE D. BEERS gatherings and becoming better ac- publishing ministry. TERENCE FUTCHER quainted with the laymen, pastors, and South Atlantic Approves other church employees in each confer- Departments Conference Division Communication 0. L. HEINRICH ence. On June 8 the South Atlantic Conference Education D. K. GRIFFITH New Kentucky-Tennessee President moved another step closer to becoming Health H. F. ROLL After the Southern Union Conference two conferences. A special session of the Lay Activities, ASI W. M. ABBOTT, JR. executive committee invited me to succeed constituency approved recommendations Ministerial H. E. METCALF Publishing G. S. CULPEPPER Elder Schmidt, it became necessary to elect drawn up by a study commission com- Religious Liberty, a new president for the Kentucky- prised of South Atlantic officers, pastors, Sabbath School F. D. RETZER Tennessee Conference. On May 13 the and laymen and the officers of the South- Stewardship T. W. CANTRELL conference committee met and chose C. R. ern Union, with counsel from the General Youth Activities, Farwell to lead that field. Elder Farwell Temperance Conference. Plans call for the present comes from the staff of the Southern Un- South Atlantic Conference, which has Home Health Education Service ion, where he has been youth and temper- more than 20,000 members and nearly 130 Telephone (404) 299-1621 ance director for four years. Prior to that he churches spread over 1,160 miles north to Director ERIC RISTAU worked in the Southeastern California, south, to become two conferences on Treasurer GERALD BIETZ Northern California, and Potomac Confer- January 1, 1981. The boundary between the Trust Services ences. He has already taken up his duties, two conferences will run through south Director C. G. CROSS and has been well received by lay members Georgia, leaving the major portion of Contact your local conference and conference employees alike. The Georgia and the Carolinas in one confer- Trust Services representative. prayers of all our people, and especially ence, with the other taking south Georgia those in Kentucky-Tennessee, are re- Trust Services PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD and the portion of Florida presently in the quested that his leadership will be blessed South Atlantic Conference. 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