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VISITOR STAFF Editor: Richard Duerksen Managing Editor: Charlotte Pedersen Coe Assistant Editor: Randy Hall Communication Intern: BEHIND THE Elaine Hamilton ife is changing at Circulation Manager: WHEEL WITH our home. Jeremy, our 16-year-old, has just re- Dianne Liversid,ge Pasteup Artist: BACK SEAT ceived his Maryland Driver's License. The good Diane Baier news is that Brenda and I will now be able to rest The VISITOR is the Seventh-day Advent- MORT ist publication for the people in the Columbia rather than drive on those long trips. We won't Union territory. The different backgrounds and spiritual gifts of these people mean that have to "carry him" anymore to school, work, the VISITOR should inspire confidence in the friend's homes or junior varsity practice. Saviour and His church and should serve as a networking toot to share methods that mem- The bad news, however, is multiple: auto insur- bers, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all editorial correspon- ance, the car, auto insurance, city drivers, pot- dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls Road Columbia, MD 21045. holes, icy streets, peer pressure, auto insurance, One-year subscription price—S7.50.

fuel and worry (See page 4 about that.). COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE Both Brenda and I are pleased and proud about (301) 596-0800 (410)997-3414 President RM. Wisbey our new driver. Especially since it gave us a Secretary, ASI H.M. Wright Treasurer D.J. Russell chance to introduce Jeremy to "Back Seat Mort." Undertreasurer RJ. Jensen As a home-health nurse, Brenda drives a red Senior Accountant C. Wright Revolving Fund P. Lee mini-van as she visits patients. That means she is Church Ministries J. Clements Associate B. Manspeaker always watching for a street name or a house num- Communication R Duerksen Assistant C. Pedersen Coe ber while navigating potholes and avoiding the Data Processing M. Connor Associates B. Rowe, N. Lamoreaux DICK DUERKSEN red-light-runners of D.C. On the seat to her right Education R. Osborn Associates F. Hoffer, A. Westney Editor sits a box filled with maps, bandages, charts and Ministerial F. Ottati Publishing—HHES S.D. Pangborn Tylenol—extra strength. Associates . R LaGrone, G. Sunderland In the back seat sits Mort. Back Seat Mort. A Treasurer D. Griffiths Assistant D. Trimarchi very active guardian angel. Religious Liberty A. Westney Moving from the country to the city has been Trust Services J. Lastine COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE traumatic, especially on the roads. During the ASSOCIATION President RM. Wisbey first few days on her new job, Brenda discovered Vice President DJ. Russell Secretary J. Lastine that she was talking to herself, sharing frustra- Treasurer Rd. Jensen tions, hopes, successes and failures. But somehow LOCAL CONFERENCES that one-sided conversation seemed empty. So she ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, Pres- ident; Robert Booker, VisitorCorrespondent; began talking with her guardian angel instead. P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Tele- phone: (215) 3264610. First she tried Gabriel, then Daniel and Fred. But ALLEGHENY WEST: WillieJ. Lewis, Pres- she only felt at peace with the passenger when she ident; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Correspon- dent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205. began calling him Mort. Back Seat Mort. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; How does that help Jeremy, and you? It's Neville Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Tele- simple. By practicing the presence and peace of phone: (410) 995-1910; Washington, D.C., the Savior—in this case through His special agent area, 596-5600. MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, Presi- Mort—there's more peace in Brenda's mini-van. dent; Ruth Wright, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. That means more peace in life, all parts of life. Telephone: (304) 422-4581. It's a message we hope Jeremy will learn and NEW JERSEY: Robert W. Boggess, Pres- ident and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 Bruns- January 1,1987 live. It's a lesson we share with you. Talking wick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08848. Telephone: regularly to God and practicing His presence, espe- (609) 392-7131. 01110: Ed Motschiedler, President and Vis- cially in the mundane moments of life, will bring a itor Correspondent; Box 831, Mount Vernon, true "peace dividend" to you. OH 43050. Telephone: (614) 397-4665. PENNSYLVANIA: Jerry Page, President; Gloria Bentzinger, Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. Tele- phone: (215)374-8331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, COVER: Meredith Herzel, a free-lance photographer in Hamburg, PA 19526. Telephone: (215) 562- 5156. Columbia, Maryland, took our cover photo of her sons, 5- POTOMAC: Ralph W. Martin, President year-old Matthew and Benjamin, 10 months. Matthew and Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, VA 24401. Telephone: (703) 886- was featured on two previous covers (left) while his 0771. ABC,8400Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, mother was art director for the Visitor. The family, MD 20912. Telephone: (301) 439-0700. including Dad Dan Herzel, the east coast area director for Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing the General Conference Auditing Service, attends the Association in Hagerstown, MD 21740. December 1,1988 Atholton church in Columbia. January 15,1992 Vol. 97, No. 2

2 VISITOR, January 15, 1992 Vision 1: The local church will be the central focus and driving force of the denomination.

Vision 2: The joy and celebration of worship will attract people to our churches, allowing Youth-led the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool.

crusade Vision 3: Church fellowship will be so vibrant that wins eight member retention will improve and con- flict over lifestyle issues will decrease. converts When the young people from the Southern Asian church in Each meeting drew an average of 75 people and started Ade1phi, Maryland, in the Potomac Conference agreed to lead with an enthusiastic song service led by the youth. After the out in that congregation's first evangelistic series, they took opening prayer, a quiz was given by Annie Thomas based on their commitment seriously. As a result, eight persons have the sermon from the previous meeting. The persons who got been baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. perfect scores were given Christian books as gifts. The "Youth for Truth Crusade" was coordinated by Suraj The only part of the crusade that was not handled by the Sukamaran, who said that some young people began working young people was the doctrinal messages, which were pre- on the outreach project by printing and distributing flyers to sented by the church pastor, Franklin David. "In order for the area homes and shopping centers one Sabbath afternoon while church body to remain healthy," David said, "new members others erected a banner announcing the upcoming event. must be added. If that does not happen, the body will stagnate Once the eight-week crusade got underway, the young peo- and eventually die." ple were responsible for setting up the public address system, After they successfully put into practice the Vision 2000 handling special music, distributing Bibles and collecting of- concept that the local church is to be the driving force of the ferings. In addition, a separate class for children was held to denomination, the members of the Southern Asian congrega- occupy the youngsters and leave parents free to devote their tion are now preparing to hold another series of evangelistic full attention to the truth-filled messages. meetings sometime in 1992.—RH

FACE TO FACE: Profiles of newly baptized people

Robert Lewis, Dorothy Al- Celia Sulli- Donald Sulli- Dawon Grant, Yvonne Weir- Ilene Morrow, Winchester, Po- len, German- van, Winches- van, Winches- Akron Bethel, man, Fairview Akron Bethel, tomac. After town Philadel- ter, Potomac. ter, Potomac. Allegheny West. Village, Penn- Allegheny West. Robert attended phia, Allegheny Viewing Joe Pastor Denis "I'm happy that sylvania. A After Ilene was meetings held East. Dorothy Crews and his Segebartt vis- Jesus has nurse at Valley baptized during by evangelist was one of 16 Amazing Facts ited Donald and washed my sins Forge Hospital, March of 1991, Bill Zimma, he people who were program led Ce- his wife, Celia, away," Dawon Yvonne at- she said that decided to join baptized in Au- lia and husband a number of said after he tended Amazing she felt clean his wife in gust of 1991 as Donald to at- times as they gave his heart Facts meetings and new and membership of a result of the tend an evange- prepared to join to God in bap- led by Jack thanked God the Adventist Last Days Re- listic series and the Adventist tism on his 10th DuBosque and that she "made church during vival led by Os- be baptized in church during birthday in was baptized in it back home" to March of 1991. car Lane. March of 1991. March of 1991. March of 1991. October of 1991. His church.

VISITOR, January 15, 1992 3 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVING THE VISION

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The new year has just begun, and DICK DUERKSEN "junk." And worrying that he'll never already I'm beginning to worry about get back to California. income tax. And I'm worried about I would list some of my wife's wor- that little whistling sound under the perfectly, that her clothes aren't just ries, but there's not enough room. hood of my Honda. I'm also worried right, that everyone is looking at her Brenda, you see, has been given the about meeting the deadline for this ar- and that no one is looking at her. assignment of "designated worrier" for ticle, and I'm worrying constantly that Jeremy is 16. I guess that grants our family, so we have simply dumped I'm not spending enough time reading permission for a whole special set of all our worries on her. That saves us the Bible. worries. His list includes worrying "mucho tiempo," and our list of con- And the list goes on. about playing power forward for the cerns is only a small addition to her I'm worrying about so many things already weighty worries. that I'm beginning to worry that my And now we don't have to worry at worrying might affect my health! all! I'm worried about what I'll look like My wife, Brenda, has I have an anti-worry post card when all my hair is gone. I'm worried been given the assign- pinned to my office wall. It shows a about driving on the highway with all koala in a swimming suit joyfully surf- those drunks, worried about earth- ment of "designated ing down an Australian wave. The quakes and tornadoes and hurricanes worrier" for our family. caption reads: "No worries." That's (hopefully they'll never name a bad just how we feel after we've given our one "Hurricane Dick"). I'm worried worries to Brenda. about Magic Johnson and Wilt Cham- But then the other day we learned berlain, and their women. And I'm Tigers of Takoma Academy. Worrying a fascinating truth. Brenda, our "des- worried about my kids. (a bit) about girls and (a lot) about ignated worrier," has been cheating on My kids are worried, too. homework in Honors English. Worry- us. Rather than over-exercising her Joy, 12, is worried she'll lose her ing about paying the insurance on his worry buttons for us, she has been retainer, that she'll mess up as soccer new (old) car. Worrying about geom- turning all of her worries over to God! goalie for the Bobcats, that she'll never etry and history and all that other Maybe that explains the calmness, make a free throw, never play the bas- the open love, the tenderness and the soon again and that she'll never be as joyful smile we have come to love in short as the other kids. "Mom." Julene, 14, is a professional worrier. Worried that the phone won't ring and worried that it will. She's Dick Duerksen is editor of the Colum- worried because her hair isn't curling bia Union Visitor.

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4 VISITOR, January 15, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON COLUMBIA UNION ATTeram churchisWepateigh

ADRIAN WESTNEY ISSUE S Activities during the weekend included presentations on the current policy of the Seventh- day Adventist Church towards government and a review of the recent Supreme Court decisions affecting the separation of church and state. An update was presented on current litigations in which the Seventh-day Adventist Church is engaged. Participants reported that they were inspired by musical presen- Lawyers practicing in the Mid- tations and devotional messages and Atlantic territory met for their second that the events of the weekend were annual meeting in the Columbia beneficial. Although the annual Union Conference headquarters on meeting was sponsored by the Public Religious Liberty Alert November 8 and 9. Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) As stated in the attractive brochure department of the Columbia Union, December15,1991, markedthe bicentennial prepared for the weekend, one of the strong support was shown by adminis- of the Bill of Rights, which includes the First objectives of the Columbia Union trators and staff of the union and the Amendment's religious freedom clauses. Conference Association of Adventist office of legal affairs of the General Through the years, attempts have been made to Attorneys is "to assist the constituency Conference and the North American of the Columbia Union Conference in Division. eliminate some of the constitutional protections achieving the goals of Vision 2000, that the founding fathers authored, debated and especially as it relates to balancing the established. But during the last decade, the Adrian Westney is the Columbia Christian faith with the obligations of attempts have intensified, and freedom-loving citizenship." Union's director of A constitution was Public Affairs and people need to know what is happening to the accepted during the meetings Religious Liberty. Free Exercise Clause. and officers were elected. Religious liberty is not self-perpetuating. It Ron Wylie will serve as Top: Participants in the has to be supported by individuals who are in- president, Andrew McDonald Columbia Union Confer- formed and who are committed to preserving is president-elect, Ester ence Association of Ad- the concept of religious freedom. Harber is secretary and the ventist Attorneys second treasurer is Lisa Saveikis. annual meeting include Liberty magazine plays a significant role in The planning committee (from left) Wally Carson, helping individuals understand the issues of re- appointed at the last meeting Glenn Culpepper, Ester ligiousfreedom a nd the Constitution and iswidely Harber and Tom Wet- was asked to continue for read by thought leaders. January provides us another year as part of the more. advisory committee required by the Bottom: Attorneys Marion Brooks (left) with the opportunityto ensure thatadvocates of constitution. and Michele Palmer practice law in the truth continue to receive Liberty, an effective Washington, D.C., area. Photos by Dick voice in defense of freedom. Duerksen.

VISITOR, February 15,1992 5 SPOTLIGHT ON COLUMBIA UNION

Youth practice, JAMES CLEMENTS 'LOVE

"The next Youth to Youth has to last at least two weeks. This program is too enjoyable and beneficialPlaY to end after just three days." These are the ence and talk about what was LIFT ID happening. words of a young woman in Family Group 12. She represented the spirit AY2Y scheduled non- and interest of those young people who competitive Christian fun-and- enjoyed the second Columbia Union at games activities where young Youth to Youth Conference held people could enjoy cooperating October 15-20, 1991, at Camp Blue rather than competing, where Ridge in southwestern Virginia. they had fun not beating but Participants, including 203 guests helping someone. and presenters, came from 12 schools family structure is soE fractured, the The musical experience gave and institutions within the Columbia students experienced a loving family students a chance to participate Union territory and some from the group relationship where people actively by sharing the music with Atlantic, Lake, Pacific and Southern missed them if they were late and each other. They did not just sit and unions. The largest group came from totally accepted them just as they listen; they participated in the singing Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, were." and the praise to God. Maryland, credited to the interest and TA's Frances Parker felt frightened Justin Coe, a student at Shenan- enthusiasm of Kelly Jones, teacher about going. "Being a shy, timid doah Valley Academy in New Market, and Youth to Youth sponsor at TA. teenage girl, what would happen to me Virginia, summed up his experience. Jones attended the first conference when I had to face so many other "Youth to Youth gave me a new hope in the fall of 1990 and became con- people?" she wondered. in the course of the Seventh-day vinced that Adventist Youth to Youth "Although AY2Y's main emphasis is Adventist Church and in how I can be (AY2Y) has a message that is positive to be drug and alcohol free, it was a part of its growth," he said. "The and affirming. "Youth to Youth tries important to me to learn how to relate attitude at the conference gave me a to live the love of God rather than talk to others," Parker said. "By going to feeling of worth and dignity in dealing my family group, or just playing in with my religious beliefs." the community games, I was sub- "The last night was the hardest. jected to dealing with others and I We had to say goodbye to all the learned that it is not that frighten- friends we had made," said TA student ing." Elissa Enjetti. "This has been the "While I have not been trans- most inspiring week I've had yet." formed into a social butterfly, AY2Y has helped me to understand myself and others better." James Clements is director of church The warm spiritual tone was set ministries for the Columbia Union and on the 19th of June by three young coordinator of Youth to Youth. people who were members of the AY2Y steering committee. Heather, Left: Karl Anthony leads youth in active from Highland View Academy in music during the second Columbia Hagerstown, Maryland; Vinu, from Union Youth to Youth conference at about it," he said of that experience. Takoma Academy, and Michelle, from Camp Blue Ridge. "He was great; his "There were many who were happy Andrews University in Berrien concert was so awesome," said Elissa that they had gone, and they found Springs, Michigan, chose and designed Enjetti from Takoma Academy. "He did Youth to Youth a safe and accepting the conference theme, "Love Lifted songs where we could participate. He environment." Me." also had a great sense of humor." According to Jones, the family Workshops provided instruction on Top: Friends affirm each other in a groups were the highlight of the teen lifestyle issues. Here the youth caring, accepting environment during conference. "In a society where the could interact, experience the confer- AY2Y. Photos by Dick Duerksem

6 VISITOR, February 15, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON CHESAPEAKE

GERI ANN FULLER

Annapolis When wor the 25 vice. members Onship a slates1 St of the Sabbath in this past Novem- • Annapolis, ber, Beverly Coyle, costumed Maryland, in vintage clothing, portrayed anniversary Seventh- Ellen White. She told of day God's love and power, quoting Adventist extensively from her writings. celebrations Church Those that wanted to came to the celebrate the services dressed in period garments. first anniver- Another worship service recently sary of their featured the Sligo school choir. The founding on sermon consisted of activities and the February 22, it children read the scripture lessons. special kind of church. The congrega- will be with Vance believes commitment is a tion meets Sabbath's at 10 a.m. in the festivities which key element to the success of the Annapolis Assembly of God Church at reflect the soul- Annapolis church. He said, "We 913 Cedar Park Road, just behind the searching necessary to commit ourselves to striving to meet Navy Stadium on Rowe Boulevard in create a community the social, physical and spiritual needs the Annapolis historic district. where there was none before. of those in our congregation and in the The Columbia Union College world of our daily lives. We commit ProMusica will sing that day, Pastor ourselves to loving each other with our Geri Ann Fuller is the correspondent Rodney Vance will preach, and the differences, realizing that by so doing for the Annapolis, Maryland, church. congregation will praise God for His we are practicing for life in a heaven goodness in providing this unique populated by many who are differ- place where Annapolitans as well as ent from ourselves." others come together to worship and As an example of the commit- explore. ment of this still small group, on "In brief, our mission is to stand as Festival of Praise Sabbath, just a witness to what it means to live in before Thanksgiving, members the kingdom of God," said Vance. "In donated more than 70 grocery bags our continuing search to more fully full of food and more than 200 understand the divine, we want an pounds of potatoes to needy families. open environment in which any Recipient names had been provided question may be considered." by the Anne Arundel County The schedule of events for Febru- Department of Social Services. ary, in addition to the anniversary The Annapolis church seeks celebration, is typical for the outstand- members who are looking for a ing level of programming the church enjoys. February 1, special music will be provided by vocalists Bob and Gail Above: During Kids' Church in October, the Annapolis congregation participates by Young. On February 8, "Mime's the arranging puzzle pieces to create an expression of God's power. Pastor Rodney Vance presented activities geared to children, using play as a way of understanding Word," a mime group from Columbia scripture lessons. Union College, will perform. The church will be treated to the music of Top: Paul Hill, founder and conductor of the Paul Hill Chorale, brings his singers to the Spencerville Brass Quintet, present a worship in music service to the Annapolis congregation and their guests on February 29. Through more than 140 performances at the Kennedy Center for the directed by Bill Roach, on February Performing Arts, American and European tours, and national radio and television 15. The week after the anniversary broadcasts, the Chorale has attracted the praise of critics nationwide. Sondra Sabbath, on February 29, the Paul Proctor, internationally known recitalist and assistant conductor of the Chorale, is Hill Chorale will be in concert for the accompanist for the sacred concert.

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COLUMBIA UNION rently engaged in a diversified general New faces, practice of psychotherapy that is offer- new places; ing individual, group and family psychotherapy to both adults and children in tasks and transfers the greater Hackettstown area. Daniel Goronzy, the executive vice • • Roland Thomson leaves the busi- president and chief operating officer at ness manager's position at Spring Val- Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, ley Academy in Centerville, Ohio, to be Shirley and Pastor Warren Zork Ohio, has been named president of the treasurer of the Caribbean Union Con- Adventist Association of Health Care ference, which is headquartered in Trini- POTOMAC Executives. Goronzy's plans for that or- dad in the West Indies. Warren Zork ganization include enhancing Adventist • George Messenger retires from Co- Care, a quarterly publication for AAHCE retires from lumbia Union College in Takoma Park, members. Also, in the context of mission Sligo church Maryland, after more than 41 years of and quality, he plans to continue empha- After 40 years of ministerial service, service to the church. Messenger was sizing the spiritual dimensions of health Warren Zork retired as of December 31, the electrical superintendent at CUC. care and to integrate these aspects with 1991. Zork had been associate pastor of patient care. Goronzy replaces outgoing • John Palmer retires after more than the Sligo church in Takoma Park, Mary- President Terry White, president of Cas- 40 years of church service with the Alle- land, for 15 years at the time of his re- tle Medical Center in Hawaii. gheny West Conference. Most recently, tirement. • Carole Breckenridge has been se- Palmer was the pastor of the Emmanuel In addition, his assignments took him lected to become marketing director for church in Cincinnati, Ohio. from Missouri to Zimbabwe, Africa, and Adventist HealthCare, Inc., a nursing • Jack Dickson, a literature evange- the Atlantic Union College congregation center management company headquar- list in the Mountain View Conference, in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. tered in Montgomery County, Maryland. retires after nearly 20 years of service. Community leaders will long remem- Most recently, Breckenridge was mar- • Daisy Rodgers, a literature evange- ber his endeavors for the Community keting director with the Adult Evening list in the Allegheny East Conference, Services center in Silver Spring, at the Program at Columbia Union College in recently retired after 13 years of service. Shepherd's Table, a local soup kitchen, Takoma Park, Maryland. Rodgers worked in the Baltimore, Mary- with disaster relief workers from the • Alfred Munzer, director of critical land, area. American Red Cross and with Montgom- care and co-director of pulmonary medi- • Paul Keeler retires from the Ohio ery County leaders to improve the condi- cine at Washington Adventist Hospital Conference after 18 years of service. He tions for the homeless during the long in Takoma Park, Maryland, has been was a washer at City Laundry operated winter months. nominated to serve a one-year term as by Mount Vernon Academy. Zork recently received awards from president of the American Lung Associa- • Mary Kluge has served as vice presi- both the Takoma Park City Council and tion. Munzer, a physician, will be chief dent for finance at Takoma Academy in the Montgomery County Council for his spokesman for the association and will Takoma Park, Maryland. Kluge retires tireless leadership. preside over its board of directors. this month after 23 years of service to Zork's wife, Shirley, is a nursing edu- • Lawrence Lentchner has joined the the church. cation specialist. Hackettstown, New Jersey, Community CHARLOITE PEDERSEN COE BARBARA BESTPITCH Hospital medicaVdental staff. He is cur- Visitor Managing Editor Sligo Public Relations Coordinator

CUC needs You can make life better for students at Columbia Union College—with just a few dollars. The main entrance to the cafeteria needs new carpet, the lab needs some new microscopes and the theology students need a video camera to help them learn how to preach effectively. And there's more. Please. Take a moment. Review the list and choose a project. Then send your check to the Columbia Union Visitor. Be sure to identify the project on the check. We'll be publishing pictures of the improvements as soon as we are able. $2,400 New furniture for lobby area of men's residence hall. $1,400 Sponsor a room of new furniture in women's residence hall refurbishing project. $2,000 Drapes for the men's worship chapel. $2,000 Quality portable public address system for student activities and general campus use. $300 New International Commentary on the Bible for religion department. $2,000 Apple computers for education department to directly improve instruction. $20,000 New chairs and tables for college dining room. (They'll enjoy it three times a day for years.) $1,200 Video camera for practice preaching in the religion department.

8 VISITOR, January 15, 1992 NEWS • WORLD CHURCH Listen magazine conducts national TV advertising campaign In a major effort to broaden its visi- bility throughout the United States, Lis- ten magazine is conducting a nationwide television advertising campaign. Working in conjunction with a major TV ad production and time brokerage firm, Listen is appearing in 225 60-second advertisement spots across the country, with a potential viewing audience of 250 million people. Oik "Though Listen has been around since 1948, many individuals in this country Alice Fogle, Bud Friend, Rosie McCroskey, Dawn Wheeler, Kathy Bozenske, Kay have not yet heard of us," stated Lincoln Friend and Donna Buchanan sort and fold clothes before the doors open for a com- Steed, Listen editor. "We continually re- munity clothing distribution held in Wheeling, West Virginia. ceive positive yet surprised comments MOUNTAIN VIEW used by the Adventist Development and from people who weren't aware such a Wheeling collects Relief Agency. positive lifestyle magazine existed. It's Volunteers arrived at the center as time we did something major to let more clothing and creates early as 8 a.m. to help get tables ready. people know what Listen has to offer." community awareness By 11 o'clock a line of people had formed The ad campaign focuses on the ongo- On Sunday, October 6, the Wheeling outside, even though the doors wouldn't ing battle against drugs in our society Seventh-day Adventist Community Ser- open until noon. and shows how Listen can be a powerful, vices Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, After a quick lunch and a circle of positive influence for teens. Its monthly was the site of a clothing distribution. sentence prayers, the doors were opened. features include positive activity articles, Through radio and newspaper announce- With each order of clothing, a number of stories, factual information about drugs, ments, the public was invited to come pamphlets were distributed, including self-help articles and interviews with and get as many articles of clothing as Happiness Digest. well-known role model personalities. needed, with no restrictions. Along with the distribution, a bake This campaign is just the beginning "The response was tremendous," said sale was held to raise needed funds for of a major thrust by Listen. Watch for Dawn Wheeler, the Community Services the local church school. posters and a special video presentation leader. "We wanted to create an aware- "We are definitely planning for more in your local church in coming weeks. ness in the community that we are indeed clothing distributions in the future," said here for people, and this seemed to be Wheeler. "We have had a great response the perfect way," she continued. from others in the community who want More than 800 pieces of clothing were to donate used clothing and other items. distributed that day, more than half of This gives us a wider range of resources what was given away during the previous for the future." year. Any clothing that wasn't given out SHEILA GEMENSKY then was packed up and sent off to be Communication Secretary

POTOMAC One camper, Donnie Potter, was bap- Kilmarnock pastor tized by Menhardt in the pool at Lumber- lost. The son of Tommy Potter, Donnie and young adults lives with Alma and D.C. Jenkins in Kil- ready Lumberlost day camp marnock and is a student at Shenandoah Prior to the start of day camp at Lum- Valley Academy in New Market, Vir- berlost Park in Weems, Virginia, Pastor ginia, this year. Buz Menhardt of the Kilmarnock, Vir- Some of the young people have been ginia, church, brought a young group of coming to camp for several years. Even Maranatha workers to clean up and get though a few are in college, they still en- the cabins and park ready for its 10th joy the fellowship at day camp. year of Flag Camp. This year the staff held evening Bible Menhardt and his Flag Camp staff discussions, which were greatly appreci- came in from the last two weeks of July ated by the teens. A few parents came to through the first week of August. They enter in the discussions. The new shield-your-eyes bright Listen ministered to 161 campers from 6 years SHIRLEY FISHER T-shirt is an incentive offered in the on- old through college age. Communication Secretary going national television campaign.

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POTOMAC History students from SVA tour Canada Thirty-one pupils and four staff members from Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Virginia, spent six days traveling more than 2,000 miles during a history and government study tour in the first week of October. The trip was planned and supervised by Clarence Williams and John Spano, American history and government teachers. In addition to historical and govern- mental sites, the group visited Niagara Falls and Toronto, went on guided tours of Ottawa and Montreal and took a cruise among the 1,000 Islands along the Saint Lawrence Seaway. At Old Fort Henry in Kingston, the students were lined up, then drilled as new recruits from the mid-1800s before their guided tour through the fort. They MOUNTAIN VIEW also had guided tours through the Cana- Students from Parkersburg, West Virginia, Junior Academy were featured in a dian Parliament Building in Ottawa and front-page photo of the October 31 Parkersburg Sentinel. Wearing Bible costumes, Olympic Stadium in Montreal, as well they visited homes around the school giving out fresh bread and Scripture verses. as Fort Ticonderoga and Sarasota Na- One woman was so impressed that she later sent apples to the students and their tional Historical Park in New York. teachers, Rory Daily and Terresa Doering.—RUTH WRIGHT WILLIAM STRICKLAND Public Relations Director

The books will be distributed through CHESAPEAKE WORLD CHURCH Adventist Book Centers across North Crest Lane school America. Suggested retail prices range Adventists plan to distribute from $1.10 for single copies to as little as successfully one million copies of $.69 when bought in quantities of 10,000 completes evaluation The Great Controversy or more. Even in carton quantities (40 A visiting committee of educators and When General Conference President books to the carton) the suggested price conference office staff completed its eval- Robert Folkenberg asked Pacific Press will be only $.88 per book. These prices uation of the Crest Lane Seventh-day to develop a program to distribute large will make it possible to distribute this Adventist School in Westminster, Mary- quantities of The Great Controversy, the tremendous book even more widely. land, on October 11. plans began. The goal: one million cop- Bob Kyte, president of Pacific Press, This was the final event after months ies of an inexpensive edition of the book said, "We are endeavoring to respond to of preparation and self-study by various distributed in the first quarter of 1992! the challenge by getting as much truth- local committees to get the school ready. Folkenberg said, "Ellen White's mes- filled literature as possible in the hands New chalkboards had been purchased, sage in The Great Controversy is timely of people. The times in which we live de- bathrooms renovated, playground equip- for the world today. It is important for mand our attention as never before." ment upgraded and major cleaning and each member of our church to become "I encourage your interest and sup- redecorating completed before the com- actively involved with the distribution port in the widest possible distribution mittee's visit. of this literature. Distributing full-mes- of The Great Controversy," Folkenberg Teachers Charlotte Becker and Ruth sage publications is an indispensable stated. "I want this book to be used in a Ann Cottrell had been an essential part part of Global Mission," a strategy to positive way, avoiding any approach that of the preparation as they continued a reach the entire world with the message would alienate people. Please consider strong program of witnessing, character of Jesus Christ and His last-day truths— prayerfully how you will have a part in building and high scholastic standards beginning with those closest to us. putting these truths before the people." for the students. In response to Folkenberg's appeal, It will take the combined support of The members of the committee were Pacific Press has arranged for a mass each congregation, conference and union, favorably impressed with the quality of printing of The Great Controversy dur- as well as the North American Division, the educational program that was being ing February of as many as one million to make the goal of one million copies a offered at the Crest Lane school. They copies of a paperback newsprint edition. reality. Plan now to take advantage of therefore voted to recommend that the Although this edition will contain the this opportunity to share your faith with school receive a maximum five-year term entire text (more than 380 pages), such neighbors and friends. Check with your of approval. quantities will allow for extremely at- local Adventist Book Center for prices BEVERLY RUSSELL tractive prices. and availability of copies in your area. Associate Education Superintendent

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ALLEGHENY WEST Bethel church "MU 7411i1 NEU . ice' "F", saimi holds second Nisi am gnu girds, youth week of prayer Abraham Jules, who pastors two con- gregations in New York, was weary from traveling, conducting a previous week of prayer and carrying out his regular re- sponsibilities. However, Jules' love for young people and their Lord gave him the strength to lead out during the second youth week of prayer held at the Bethel church in Akron, Ohio. Jules spoke that week about the many wonderful truths in the Bible. He talked about how many times people feel that the commands of God are unreasonable, unrational and don't always fit into their realm of thinking. However, Jules stated that if we're obedient, we'll soon find out that God has our best interests in mind! Jules also warned parents to be com- The 12 students from the Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School who par- mitted first to the Lord and not to pam- ticipated in the 5K race and half-mile fun run in Charlottesville, Virginia. per their children or give in. CHERYL GRANT POTOMAC division of the 5K race, which was a pos- Communication Secretary Elementary students itive experience for each youngster. Third-grader Rebecca Lohr won sec- run in ond place in the girls' division. Other Virginia race runners were Nick Buchholz, Jacqueline WORLD CHURCH Twelve students from Shenandoah Copenhaver, Kimberly Halvorsen, Becky Children's paper Valley Adventist Elementary School in Jetter, StevenJetter, Artie Jetter, Sunny to be published New Market, Virginia, took part in "Ad- Johnson, Andrew Ramsdell and Phillip in Russia venture Bound," a running event held in Little. Josh Jetter and Trisha Buchholz Ann Lahu has been named editor of Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 27. joined the group in a half-mile "fun run." the first Seventh-day Adventist journal The third annual race was sponsored Each child was given a medal for his for children of the Euro-Asia Division. by the Charlottesville Track Club and or her achievement. To be called Angel Protector, the 36- was open to runners of every age. Ten WILLIAM STEBBINS page periodical will be printed in color SVAE students ran in the 19-and-under Principal six times each year beginning in 1992. Lahu's training is in Russian literature as well as Russian language. Her husband, who has the same academic HOSPITALS pediatric echocardiograms performed at training, is an instructor at the Advent- HCH now offers the hospital. ist seminary in Zaok- According to Lisa Harris, a registered ski. The Lahus have bedside and pediatric cardiovascular technologist at HCH, pa- two small children. echocardiograms tients at the medical facility previously Ann Lahu's father, Hackettstown Community Hospital had to be moved from their hospital beds R.N. Volkoslaysky, is in New Jersey has acquired mobile car- to the radiology department in order to editor and chief of the diac ultrasound equipment enabling its have echocardiograms performed. This new publishing house staff to perform echocardiography—an was particularly uncomfortable and in- near the seminary. ultrasonic examina- convenient for the Because no Advent- tion of the muscles Lisa Harris performs the hospital's first mobile echocardiogram on Ronald Todd. elderly, as well as ist materials are now in the heart and its Ann Lahu patients in inten- available for children surrounding struc- sive or cardiac care. in Bulgaria, Lahu and Volkoslaysky hope tures—right at the Now, said Har- they can translate Angel Protector into patient's bedside. ris, the procedure the Bulgarian language. This process is Along with bed- has become "nice, aided by the fact that Russians and Bul- side adult echocar- easy and comfort- garians use the same Cyrillic alphabet. diograms, pediatric able" because it no Until the Adventist press in Zaokski echocardiography is longer requires ef- is operational, Angel Protector will be presently available fort by the patient. printed in Moscow. as well. Pediatric BILL WEBER BARBARA HUFF cardiologists are on Community Correspondent staff to interpret all Relations

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make their own decisions, and they may spirit-directed message that turned the express their desires about life-prolong- mind to the purpose and goal of commu- ing treatments. nity service—"Until the Lord comes, we Maryland law recognizes three ways should be working to build permanent of making decisions for the future, in- monuments of service that in turn will cluding decisions about the treatments lift people up and help them to stand on needed to sustain life: a living will; the their own feet." power of attorney for health care, often Workers were also admonished to de- referred to as a "durable power of attor- velop a "ministry of being there" based ney;" and a documented discussion with on Acts 3:1-8. All were charged to stay a patient's physician. prepared to help someone in order not to WAH is routinely providing informa- have a vain existence. tion about these advance directives when John Gavin, president of the North patients are admitted to the hospital. American Community Services Direc- TRINA MAGI tors, presented a projected overview of Shane Hoback Public Relations Director Community Services for the 1990s. A special portion of the meeting was OHIO devoted to Adventist men. They had the Lima student ALLEGHENY EAST opportunity during the Adventist Men's selected to attend Community Services Forum to exchange ideas and learn about leadership conference areas of service in which they are most federation meets needed. All Community Services leaders Shane Hoback, 16, a senior at Shaw- at Southwest Philadelphia were also given the opportunity to share nee High School in Lima, was selected to successes from their varied programs. represent Ohio in the National Young Members of the Pennsylvania Com- munity Services Federation recently con- Leaders Conference. As a Congressional Those present left inspired to "take verged at the Southwest Philadelphia Scholar, Hoback was one of about 350 their religion into the street" and adapt church for their annual convocation. high school students chosen from among offered services to meet societal needs. 20 million candidates nationwide. The devotional speaker, Pastor Paul JANICE JENKINS Hoback was also inducted into the Anderson, inspired the attendees with a Federation President National Honor Society and selected to be included in Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students—an honor COLUMBIA UNION PLANNED GIVING reserved for only five percent of the na- Tithing faithfulness bears fruit tion's high school students each year. for Adventist family in West Virginia The son of Dale and Larry Sellers of Stories of tithers are always exciting. Let me share one of Dan and Valerie Monticello, Ohio, and Steve and Vickie Morikones' experiences from West Virginia. Hoback from Columbia, South Carolina. "Our family has been faithful in tithing and giving 10 percent in offerings Shane is a member of the Lima church. since our marriage in 1974," Valerie wrote. "During one tough financial pe- Hoback's career goal is to become a riod due to our mismanagement of money, we were very low on food. Our son, pediatrician. who was three years old at the time, prayed at worship that morning, 'Dear God, please send us some oranges.' "During our meager noon meal, the phone rang. Our doctor's wife called HOSPITALS to ask if I would baby-sit her three children that afternoon. She asked if there WAH provides more was anything she could get for me at the store. Hoping not to appear greedy, information on I asked if she could bring us some apples. advance directives "When she later returned for her children, she brought us several bags of Patients admitted to Washington Ad- groceries. God had supplied our needs, but as my son looked over the grocer- ventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Mary- ies, he asked, 'But where are the oranges?'" land, will be getting more information As the Marikones were leaving church after prayer meeting that evening, than ever before about their rights in a member remarked that her sister had sent her a box of oranges and asked, the health-care decision-making process. "Would you want some?" Like other acute-care and special hos- Dan and Valerie, Gregory and Janelle have experienced God's window- pitals across the state, Washington Ad- opening plan. Space prevents telling about the new roadway God provided, ventist is complying with a new federal or the clothes that came when needed or the wood that warmed their home. law that took effect December 1. That It's exciting to talk with faithful tithers. law requires a variety of health-care in- Tithing encourages faith. stitutions to let patients know that they Tithing promotes honesty. may refuse to undergo medical or surgi- Tithing fosters humility. cal treatment and that state law gives Tithing builds responsibility. them ways to make their wishes known Tithing links us with God in His great redemption program. in advance. JERRY LASTINE Patients may decide who should make Director, Planned Giving decisions for them if they are unable to

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ing experience is vital. M.A. is preferred, Jr. Academy, a Christian school in Staunton, palm trees in beautiful Wilmington Park. ADVERTISEMENTS but not necessary. Applicant must be able VA, needs color or monochrome Apples, All-brick home with four bedrooms, three ADVERTISING RATES to be certified in Michigan. Applications Macs and PCs. Please allow your computer full baths, family room, two-car garage and Minimum charge, $15 for 50 words or are mailed upon request. Write to: Principal, to be put to use immediately and get a tax- patio on three-fourths of an acre with trees. less for ads originating within the Colum- Battle Creek Academy, 480 Parkway Dr., deductible receipt for your greatly appreci- Inquire by calling (301) 384-9839. (115) bia Union and $20 for all others. Addi- Battle Creek, MI 49017. (21) ated donation. Phone (703) 886-4984 or tional words, 25 cents each in the union, 40 (703) 885-3936. (21) FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN IS cents each outside of the union. Ads may be REGISTERED ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDED for an established, hospital-based placed up to four weeks before the issue AND CLINICAL DIETITIANS, cooks YES!! There is an alternative to nursing clinic in ideal rural surroundings. Facilities date by mail or calling (301) 596-0800 or and food-service supervisors: Openings in homes for long-term care or short-term re- include a 40-bed acute-care hospital and a (800) 438-9600 toll-free. The Visitor does various geographical areas. Send your re- covery/convalescence. The Millers' might 62-bed nursing home operated by AHS/ not guarantee the integrity of any advertis- sume to: Human Resources, Nutri-Group, be your answer. Situated on six acres in Af- Sunbelt. The facility is located in Lakeland, ing or the product or service advertised. 2100 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, CA 95661; ton, VA, by the beautiful Blue Ridge Moun- GA, next to a Seventh-day Adventist church or call (916) 782-5200. (115) tains near Skyline Drive. The Millers' offer and an eight-grade school. Call Paul Mas- NEED HELP DOING YOUR TAXES? large private rooms at reasonable rates with sengill, president of Louis Smith Memorial Does April 15 make you nervous? Adventist ESCORTED ADVENTIST ALASKAN 24-hour care by a trained nursing staff, veg- Hospital, at (912) 482-3110. (31) tax attorney and accountant team will be GROUP CRUISE! Seven days; sailing etarian meals and an Adventist atmosphere. glad to assist you. Phone Marty or Karen at June 21 through the famous inside passage For additional information, call registered HARTLAND WELLNESS CENTER in (301) 622-1852. Affordable rates. (41) to Whittier/Anchorage, including the spec- nurses Ronald or Patricia Miller at (703) Rapidan, VA, is seeking a dedicated, dy- tacular port stops of Ketchikan, Juneau, 456-6638. (115) namic individual to handle and follow up WEIGHT LOSS IN THE PRIVACY OF Skagway and Sitka. Vegetarian meals are inquiries of prospective health guests for YOUR OWN HOME! Choose the foods available. Affordable fares start at $1,645 ST. PETERSBURG: A completely fur- the "Lifestyle to Health" program. Respon- you love to eat and lose the weight you want minus early booking discounts. Add tax, nished one-bedroom condo that overlooks sibilities will include producing the HWC to lose! WINNERS offers individualized insurance and air supplements. Mert Allen, Tampa Bay. Can sleep four or five. Queen newsletter, alumni correspondence and sup- weight loss, personal consultants and main- Mount Tabor Cruise; (800) 950-9234.(115) bed and queen sofabed. Fishing pier near port and compilation of marketing statistics. tenance plans with a vegetarian option, plus front door. Heated swimming pool is 50 ft. Commitment to a healthy lifestyle is a must; much more! For free information as well as EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN to expand away. In a secure Southbay condominium health-care experience desired but not re- an application, write to: WINNERS, 805 N. group by summer at a new Adventist ED. complex near the Sunshine Skyway bridge. quired. Send your resume to: Barbara Baily, Kill Rd., Spencerville, OH 45887. (115) Three local churches and a 10-grade school. Perfect getaway. Adventists rust preference. P.O. Box 1, Rapidan, VA; or call (800) 763- Foothills of Smokies; town of 15,000; one Reasonable. Call (301) 588-4468 for more 9355.(115) BATTLE CREEK ACADEMY'S SEEK- hour to Knoxville. Call (615) 638-5616 or information. (21) ING a K-12 music instructor with a strong 1580 day or night. (115) ESCAPE THE STRESS OF BIG-CITY instrumental background. Employment SPACIOUS HOUSE IN SAVANNAH, LIFE. Enjoy a country environment in the would begin in July 1992. Successful teach- COMPUTERS NEEDED: C.F. Richards GA, for sale or rent. Near the beach and beautiful mountain valleys of southwestern

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Virginia. The Malin Health Care Center is #1 city to live in! Also among the top U.S. crated by the Montana Conference. Free spurs, diabetes, ingrown nails, callouses, now accepting applications for an antici- cities. Edenic climate and landscape just estimates. Free call: (800)525-1177. (1215) sprains, fractures, warts, bunions, etc. Sur- pated opening as supervisor of housekeep- two hours from D.C. Student/family/retiree/ gery, if it's needed, at Adventist hospitals. ing and laundry. A Seventh-day Adventist intellectual/cultural mecca. University of BECOME A TRAINED CLINICAL Columbia, MD: (410) 531-6350; Laurel: church and church school adjoin the campus Virginia/Medical Center. Adventist congre- LABORATORY PROFESSIONAL: (301) 725-5652; or Greenbelt: (301) 345- of this A.S.I.-member institution. Please gations, day care and school nearby with Medical technology, histotechnology and 4111. (115) write to: Malin Health Care Center, Admin- bus. 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Move with confi- executive, at (301) 879-2724. (1215) ing an eat-in kitchen with appliances/uten- (800) 643-5714. (115) dence. Call Montana Conference Transpor- sils, washer/dryer, dining room, cable, pool, tation, the preferred choice of thousands of MARYLAND SDA PODIATRIST: Dr. tennis and garage. Just bring yourself. Five UNEEDUS,INC., a medical claim process- satisfied Adventists. Fuss-free moving with Scott Nutter—highly trained, experienced minutes from the Disney parks; restaurants, ing service, wants your business. We are courteous, professional service and Chris- and board-certified—is available in sev- shopping and other attractions within min- specialists at processing all medical claims. tian drivers. Discounts are available. NO eral locations to help any foot/ankle problem utes! Phone (800) 484-1099, Ext. 3104; or Our service is expeditious, and our fees are SABBATH PROBLEMS. Owned and op- you may have, including arthritis, heel pain, (301) 292-6476. (315) reasonable. Please phone (202) 562-3066 anytime. (115) DAYSTAR RECORDING STUDIOS is looking for soloists, groups and instrumen- RNs and radiologic technologists needed talists wanting to record demos, custom or within the heartland of Florida. The Walker commercial projects. A complete 24-trac, Memorial and Lake Placid medical centers 00 Discovrye Camporee state-of-the-art, full midistudio. In-house offer excellent wages/benefits at a 101- or October 8-11, 1992 musicians, production and arranging avail- 50-bed facility, a rural setting, a large 10- S)%wIt•zt, • For information, Columbia Union Youth Ministries able. Call Max Mace of Turning Point Mu- grade school and a 900+ member church. write to: 5427 Twin Knolls Road sic at: (800) 748-5658; or write to: P.O. Box Florida license required. Please phone Tom 1358, Placerville, CA 95667. (215) Columbia, MD 21045 Amos at (800) 741-6731. (115) A Columbia Union interconference Pathfinder camporee LOOKING FOR A DENTIST? Family ENJOY SDA SINGLES' monthly mag- dentist located in Greenbelt. Loma Linda azine with pictures, descriptions, special University School of Dentistry alumnus, features and educational tours at home and active member with the National Associa- abroad. People ages 18 to 90 are eligible to Appearing in Person! tion of Seventh-day Adventist Dentists and join the largest Adventist singles correspon- member of the American Dental Associa- dence club. Send a self-addressed, stamped Ken Abraham tion. We are proud of our friendly atmo- envelope to: Box 5612, Takoma Park, MD sphere, kindness, gentleness and personal 20912; or call (301) 891-3753. (1215) Sunday, February 2. 1999 consideration, with 24-hour emergency ser- 1:00 pm - 3:60 pm vice. Kirk A. Turner, D.D.S., 7525 Green- DELUXE APARTMENT FOR RENT in way Center Dr., Suite 201, Greenbelt, MD Silver Spring, MD. A new two-bedroom, Ken Abraham is a popular 20770; (301) 345-8600. (1215) one-bath apartment in an Adventist home The 7.7.51.f.f...2. Christian conference speaker and above ground with D/W, DW/screened-in author. As a former senior pastor porch, private yard and micro near two Ad- niailluoinued and professional gospel LEGAL NOTICE ventist hospitals, church and public trans- Christian musician, Ken has felt first-hand portation. $675 includes utilities. Phone the frustrations and failures that Ralph or Mary at (301) 989-0948. (115) Amazing Facts often accompany ministry and Constituency Meeting THE SDA STUDY BIBLE: This beautiful the Christian life. Official notice is hereby given of the tri- bonded leather Bible is a King James ver- ennial meeting of the Amazing Facts Con- sion. Containing large print, this red-letter stituency. This meeting shall convene at edition has center-column references and e KEN ABRAHAM 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 1992, in more than 500 pages of Bible helps, includ- the Snook Chapel of the Chesapeake Confer- ing 350 pages of Adventist study materials ence building located at 6600 Martin Rd. in written by Pastor Harold Metcalf. (Black Columbia, MD. only). Just $35 UPS paid from: Adventist The Disillusioned Christian During this meeting, the board of direc- A bold, provocative and. at times. painfully Book Center, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Ver- honest description of the disappointments tors for the next three years will be elected. non, OH 43050; (800) 643-5714. (115) and discouragements experienced by deeply Reports will be heard, and any other business devoted disciples of Jesus. But there's hope that may need to be presented to the body for the disheartened. By developing a CHARLOTTESVILLE is rated Virginia's biblically accurate concept of victorious will be considered. Christian living, you'll find the secret for not Any additional items should be sub- merely coping with but also conquering your mitted to: Joe Fields, Secretary of the Board, disillusioent.nm Amazing Facts Inc., P.O. Box 680, Fred- Regular 7 99 ABC Price 7.19 Successful computer erick, MD 21701; (301) 694-6200. 1.3 dating exclusively Potomac Adventist Book Center for SDAs since 1974 8400 Carroll Avenue ADVENTIST CONTACT OBITUARIES P.O. Box 5419 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Takoma Park, MD 20912 a (301) 439-0700 (800) 325-8492 "For the Lord himself will come down (301) 589-4440 Lt1 from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the

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ters Angela Jordan, Joan Hupp, Linda Blair, ATTENTION, PHOTOGRAPHERS- Janice Madigan, Kathy Weatherford, brother Jesse Lyle, sister Lucille Tolbert, THE VISITOR NEEDS COVER SLIDES! 16 grandchildren and nine great- Visitor covers during 1992 will ily activities, or be artistic, close- grandchildren. up character studies. continue to feature the people of RICHARDSON, James B., born December the Columbia Union. Share with Please send your slides, a re- 8, 1906, Cambridge, MD; died September us your good-quality, vertical 35 lease or statement signed by the 9,1991, Salisbury, MD. He was a member ABC mm or larger slide transparency subject(s) giving permission for of the Cambridge church. Survivors: foster of a Columbia Union member(s) the slide to be used and brief bio- daughter Anne Carney, daughters Jane SPECIAL and you could earn $50! graphical information on both the Brighton and Judy Howell, sisters Dorothy FOR JANUARY Fuchs and Sarah Hyatt, brother William, Photos should be of one per- subject(s) and photographer to: grandsons Jimmy Brighton III and Andy son or a very small group and Columbia Union Visitor Cover Howell and granddaughters Susan Brighton 77117.1re.i• The Very could include these individuals Photos, 5427 Twin Knolls Rd., and Elena Howell. • Strange engaged in seasonal outdoor ac- Columbia, MD 21045. Payment • tivities, everyday home activities, will be made upon publication. STEACH, Mary C., born April 17, 1911, . • . Story of Wood, PA; died September 29, 1991, Blaze the church-related functions or fam- All photos will be returned. Roaring Spring, PA. She was a member of the Everett, PA, church. Survivors: son Cat William Koontz, daughters Priscilla Beach, Edith Fischer and Joan Black, sister Betty trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ hundred. Survivors: sister Rachel-May by Miller and half-brother Arthur Long. will rise first. ... Therefore encourage each Burton and brother Philip. • fheta..1 Nancy Beck other with these words,"--/ Thessalonians • Hand 4:16, 18 NIV. The staff of the Visitor joins LESTER, Hazel P., born September 28, the church family in expressing sympathy 1912, Shinnston, WV: died October 22, ANNOUNCEMENTS to those who have lost loved ones. 1991, Clarksburg, WV. She was a lifetime Can a person really understand Seventh-day Adventist. Survivors: son Requests for placing announcements and a cat? Young Jessica and the rest FITZGERALD, Robert F., born July 30, James, daughter Delores West, three grand- advertisements should be in the Visitor of- of her family wondered. Their 1893, Orange, NJ; died July 17, 1991. He children and four great-grandchildren. fice four weeks before the date of issue. cat, Blaze, lived a very strange was a member of the First church in Wash- ington, DC, for 73 years. Survivors: daugh- McALLISTER, Mary F., died November life indeed. From a peculiar birth Do you have audio tapes of sermons? ter Betty Gillis, son-in-law Laertes Gillis, 9, 1991, Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was a to one sticky problem after an- We are looking for audio tapes featur- Jr., grandsons Laertes Gillis, III and Richard member of the Rehoboth, DE, church. ing sermons or interviews with early Sev- other, Blaze chased trouble with Reeves, granddaughter Sheryl Reeves, six Survivors: sons Vernon Keith and Rupert enth-day Adventist leaders and preachers. great energy. great-grandchildren and one sister. Duane, daughter Elaine, 10 grandchildren If you have an old camp meeting or worship and 18 great-grandchildren. His adventures will entertain service tape that we could copy and catalog FITZGERALD, Amelia H., born October children while teaching them how for posterity sake, we would like to hear 8, 1901, Dallas, NC; died September 27, MIDDLETON, Viola, born March 17, from you. Please contact the Church Min- to share, to trust and to make good 1991. She was baptized into the Adventist 1913, Grasonville, MD; died November istries Department, Pacific Union Confer- choices. Paper. US$7.95. church on June 8, 1918, and at the time of 10,1991, Annapolis, MD. She was a mem- ence, P.O. Box 5005, Westlake Village, her death held the record for the longest ber of the Grasonville church. Survivors: CA 91359; (805) 497-9457. years of membership at the First church in son David, daughters Roberta Wooters and Washington, DC. Survivors: daughter Betty Mildred Middleton, brother John O'Donnell, Gillis, son-in-law Laertes Gillis Jr., grand- sisters Minnie Fooks and Peggy Sissler, Chesapeake Mountain View sons Laertes Gillis III and Richard Reeves, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren Spend a year (301) 596-5273 (304) 422-4581 granddaughter Sheryl Reeves, six great- and one great-great-grandchild. New Jersey Pennsylvania grandchildren and one sister. in China (609) 392-8010 (800) 832-2665 NELL, Boyd E., born August 1 I , 1909, Mt. HALSTEAD, Michael T., born April 2, Holly Springs, PA; died September 15, teaching Ohio Potomac 1901, St. Albans, WV: died November 6, 1991, Harrisburg, PA. He was a member of English! (614) 397-4675 (301) 439-0700 1991, Keene, TX. He was a former member the Carlisle, PA, church. Survivors: wife (800) 643-5714 (800) 325-8492 of the Charleston, WV, church but had Dorothy, daughter Lois Essig, sons Kenneth This will be one transferred to the Keene church. Survivors: and Ray, brother John, nine grandchildren of the most rewarding ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER wife Oletha, son Richard, brothers Wendell, and four great-grandchildren. Fred and Lotus and sisters Lillian Lippincott, years of your life! The something for everyone Katherine Andrews, Mildred McNeeley, NORTON, Ellsworth, born March 8,1905, Opportunities are now store-any need, any age! Nell Rogers and Marguerite Cunnington. Wilkes-Barre, PA; died December 28, 1991, Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was a member of the open for qualified LEMON, Ernest A., born January 7, 1904, Kingston, PA, church. Survivors: daughter college graduates Orangeville, Ontario; died October 13, Mildred Wood, brother Albert, three to teach in 1991, Tehachapi, CA. He was a member of grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. SUNSET CALENDAR the Tehachapi church. He served as a government schools Eastern Standard Time teacher in Newfoundland and as a pastor- REYNOLDS, Ruby L., born February 28, in mainland China. Jan.10 Jan.17 Jan. 24 evangelist in Georgia, Florida, South 1923, Patrick Springs, VA; died December Baltimore 5:03 5:10 5:18 Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Oklahoma 27,1991, Danville, VA. She was a member For more information, Cincinnati 5:34 5:42 5:50 and Arkansas, organizing more than 15 of the Danville First church. Survivors: please contact: Cleveland 5:16 5:24 5:32 new churches and baptizing several husband Frank, son Rabon Gibson, daugh- Dr. M. T. Bascom Columbus 5:25 5:33 5:41 Jersey City 4:48 4:55 5:04 or Treva Burgess Norfolk 5:07 5:14 5:21 General Conference Parkersburg 5:22 5:29 5:37 ARE YOU MOVING? 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Philadelphia 4:55 5:02 5:11 Silver Spring, Pittsburgh 5:12 5:20 5:28 Help us keep our records straight so you can continue to receive Reading 4:57 5:04 5:12 the Visitor. 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