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Religious Liberty Vantage Point

Seek His Face Continually

How shall we begin a new year? I wonder if the words of David in I Chroni- cles 16:11 provide the agenda: “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face con- tinually.” In Christ’s Object Lessons, page 146, Ellen White shares that “Jesus longs to have you reach after Him by faith. He longs to have you expect great things from Him. He longs to give you understanding in temporal as well as in spiritual matters.” Some time ago I listed, from various sources in the Spirit of Prophecy, specific and vital things to pray for:

1. Baptism of the Holy Spirit 2. Christ-likeness of character 3. A converted tongue 4. Greater power in the work of ministry 5. Help and strength to resist temptation 6. Salvation of our children Gordon Retzer 7. Salvation of our neighbors Southern Union President 8. The discouraged and hopeless 9. The salvation of souls 10. Transformation of character 11. Those living in large cities 12. Understanding of the times in which we live 13. Wisdom 14. Power to do God’s work 15. Workers to reach the harvest

This is not an exhaustive list, and you will have many things to pray for as you open your heart to God as to a friend. I invite each member of our Southern Union family to enjoy communion with Jesus every morning. I invite you to seek the Lord and His strength. I invite you to seek His face continually.

2 T I D I N G S • J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 101, No. 1, January 2007 The Southern Tidings is the Offi cial FEATURES Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad vent ists Everyday People on SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address the Frontlines of P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Religious Liberty Telephone (404) 299-1832 www.southernunion.com 4 Staff Adventists in the Interim Editor RON QUICK Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Southern Union Join Circulation ARDITH BEERS Production COLLEGE PRESS the MOB Layout BRIAN WIEHN 11 Contributing Editors Experiencing the Adventist Health System ANTHONY VERA CRUZ Carolina RON QUICK Florida MARTIN BUTLER Savior in His Word Florida Hospital College DAWN MCLENDON 22 Georgia-Cumberland KEN WETMORE Gulf States BECKY GRICE Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Thanksgiving Oakwood College MICHELE SOLOMON South Atlantic JAMES LAMB South Cen tral MICHAEL HARPE at Our House Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY 30 Southern Adventist University LORI FUTCHER Conference/Institution Directory From a Tent to CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 a Sanctuary FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 31 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 SAC Convention— GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 Tell the Story P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 32 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 6 Carolina ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 8 Florida 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789-3675 10 Southern Union FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 303-6611 12 Georgia-Cumberland 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF 14 Gulf States HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 16 Kentucky-Tennessee 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803

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J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 • T IDINGS 3 Cover Feature

Everyday People on the Frontlines of Religious Liberty BY AMIREH AL-HADDAD

My phone rang just as I sat down families because of their commitment accommodation for her Sabbath work to write this article. It was the Liberty to God and His commandments. schedule. Magazine office telling me that they The Southern Union religious Today, Deborah works like many had received a request for “a prettier liberty department handles more than Church members—without an accom- poster and a happier ending to the 120 Sabbath cases each year. Not all modation, and dependant solely upon stories” you see on the cover of this of these stories have a happy ending. her ability to bid on a schedule that magazine. The two individuals allows her to be off on the Sabbath. Unfor- featured here have sto- She receives no assistance from her tunately, ries typical of the Sab- employer in getting this accommoda- when you are bath accommodation tion. Deborah lives with the possibil- dealing with problems found across ity that she could find herself in the Sabbath ac- the North American same predicament should she fail to commodation Division. successfully bid an accommodating problems, the schedule. picture is rarely No Security pretty. Deborah Fountain Still Fighting If you are was a flight attendant Miguel Hernandez is another an individual who was suspended committed Seventh-day Adventist who who has experi- because she refused faced Sabbath problems. Miguel and enced a Sabbath to do two things: she his family immigrated to the United accommodation refused to lie when States years ago. problem, you someone suggested He came searching for the Ameri- know what I she just call in sick, can dream: a job with benefits, a nice mean. and she refused to house, a good education for his chil- If you have allow her employer dren. Who would have thought he never expe- to force her to work would be fired from his job because rienced a Sabbath accommodation on Sabbath. of his religious beliefs and practices? problem, then imagine one day be- Deborah was suspended from Miguel worked for more than 10 ing secure in a well paying job with work fairly quickly after those deci- years with a mining company, always benefits and all the bonuses, and then sions were made. She remained getting Sabbath off. When the min- suddenly finding out that you were suspended for months, even after she ing company changed management, about to be fired because of your re- contacted her religious liberty depart- his accommodation, job, and dreams ligious beliefs and practices. Imagine ment. were taken away almost overnight. the anxiety church members facing Through valiant efforts made on Miguel’s case is in litigation, but since these problems experience. I know her behalf by the Church, Deborah the start of the case, the mining com- church members who have not only was eventually returned to her posi- pany is now in bankruptcy and the lost their jobs, but their homes and tion at the airline, but without an outcome is still uncertain.

4 T ID I N G S • J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 Sabbath accommodation prob- For Seventh-day Adventists, religious is what the Jews desired in the days lems are not pretty, and every freedom is also closely tied to our of Christ. They would have received story does not have a happy ending. understanding of prophecy and end- Jesus, had He been willing to establish Deborah and Miguel are real church time events. a temporal dominion, to enforce what members, just like Just as it was in they regarded as the laws of God. . .” you. And just like Jesus’ day, there will The Desire of Ages, page 509 you, Deborah and always be religious Presenting a balanced approach Miguel could never people who refuse to to religious freedom comes from an have imagined understand the three unique Adventist understanding of bib- that one day they angels’ message. There lical truth, prophecy, and constitutional would tell their will remain people guarantees. It also requires that we story before mem- who seek to have the share in the work God has ordained bers of Congress. government enforce in order to develop a character like In October, religion because of Christ’s. 2005, both Debo- those who refuse to be- While there will always be people rah and Miguel lieve what they believe, who refuse to obey God’s commands, traveled to Wash- whether that belief is there will also be those who uphold ington, D.C., to true or false. His commandments. As a result, there be ambassadors Of all the glimpses will always be Sabbath accommoda- for the Sabbath we have of Heaven be- tion problems. But, as a Church com- and for Church fore the fall, we should mitted to religious liberty for everyone, members through- realize that the one we will continue to fight to preserve out the United States who are facing thing that was present in Heaven was the heavenly rights of mankind. or might face a similar Sabbath work religious freedom. How else could Amireh Al-Haddad is the director problem. They presented their story Lucifer have been allowed to rebel? of public affairs and religious liberty for during a press conference before When Adventists defend religious the Southern Union Conference. members of Congress, in an effort freedom, we do so because of the to move the Workplace Religious insight into how God treats citizens of Freedom Act forward. They are just His Kingdom. Moreover, as Adven- Balanced Understanding everyday people who trust in God, tists, we have a unique perspective and Application keep His commandments, and who of worldly religious freedom issues. were compelled to act on faith. We present to the world a balanced Religious liberty within the The third angel of Revelation tells approach to the understanding of Adventist church presents balance of two kinds of people, those who religious liberty that no other denomi- and understanding for the Chris- worship the beast and his image, and national organization presents. tians’ relationship with the state. “they that keep the commandments of Understanding a balance lies Ellen White writes in The Great God, and the faith of Jesus,” Revela- in our ability to freely exercise our Controversy— tion 14:12. religious beliefs, without government “To protect liberty of con- We cannot treat Sabbath accom- legislation or interference of that right. science is the duty of the state, and modation problems casually because “But today in the religious world this is the limit of its authority in each time one of these cases arises, there are multitudes who, as they matters of religion,” page 201. the authority of God is challenged. believe, are working for the establish- The state has an obligation to Adventists should use every opportu- ment of the kingdom of Christ as an protect our right to freely exercise nity available to show others the truth earthly and temporal dominion. our religious beliefs. So at times, and share the three angels’ message. They desire to make our Lord the we apply to the state to ensure this But, while we should use these op- ruler of the kingdoms of this world, happens. Other times, the state portunities, we need to remember the ruler in its courts and camps, its forgets it has no authority over that everyone has the right to refuse legislative halls, its palaces and mar- religious matters, and it oversteps to believe. That right is a God-given ket places. They expect Him to rule its boundaries. During these times, right to religious freedom. through legal enactments, enforced it is our responsibility to remind Religious freedom is a fragile by human authority. Since Christ is the state of its limits and make sure right. It requires balance of thought not here in person, they themselves those boundaries are protected. and application. America’s religious will undertake to act in His stead, to This approach dictates more ac- freedom is closely tied to the Con- execute the laws of His kingdom. tions taken by the religious liberty stitution and the First Amendment. The establishment of such a kingdom department of the Church.

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Carolina News

Charleston’s Fun Run Reaches the Community

What started out as Lexington congregations, it organizers setting up the community. As a result, the a way to participate in a also generated the interest course. He inquired about Charleston church family nonSabbath running event of a number of nonAdven- the event and decided he, was able to share about the turned into a witnessing tist runners. too, would sign-up. church and some of the event in Charleston, S.C. One man noticed a A woman walking by things they are doing. One The Charleston church flyer in an area running inquired about the run. woman was so impressed held its first “Beat the store. Feeling that the race When told a money box that she promised to visit Tide” disaster relief 5K fun would be less competitive was needed, she volun- the church in the coming run/walk at Folly Beach on than other area runs, it gave teered to get one from her days. October 1. him the courage to partici- home. In addition, she Proceeds from the Conditions were pic- pate. He was so impressed made a financial dona- event will support disas- ture-perfect as more than with the event, he vowed tion and asked about the ter relief. The Charleston 30 runners and walkers to run again next year and church. church plans to make this participated in the event bring some friends. So many activities an annual event. Plan on held on the beach. While Another man was hav- are based on the church joining them next year. the race attracted partici- ing breakfast on his balcony grounds—this event —BY SHARLENE LECLERC pants from the Beaufort and when he noticed the event brought the church to the Church Planters Celebrate 60 Years Together Lewis and Virginia especially when it comes Academy property. ginia has been president Stubbs were married to planting churches for In 1974, the Stubbs of the Carolina Conference December 22, 1946, in the the Lord. moved to South Carolina. Skyland Community Ser- Capital Memorial church Moving to Melrose, Always looking to advance vice Federation for many in Washington, D.C. And, Mass., in 1951, the couple the work, in 1975 they years. in the 60 years since, they worked at New England assisted in spawning a The two were again have been working hard, Sanitarium and Hospital church there in the town instrumental in starting a until relocating to Florida of Westminster. church in Clemson, S.C., in 1957 to work at the Virginia began a com- in 1998. They are thankful Florida Hospital. In 1959, munity service ministry to still be active, working they established Stubbs in Westminster in 1976. for the Lord who has Pharmacy. Those who at- Lewis continued work as richly blessed them. tended Forest Lake Acad- a pharmacist, serving for They have four chil- emy or lived in the area in more than 52 years. He dren, 13 grandchildren, those days can recall fond was chief pharmacist at and three great-grandchil- memories of Stubbs Phar- Stephens County Hospital dren. macy on the corner of the from 1976 to 1989. Vir-

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Carolina News

“Bags of Love” Prepared for Children

Doctor and Wife Work Together George and Fay Mills are a team—not just in their marriage of 60 years, which they recently celebrated, but in their ministry and profession as well. After nearly 60 years of practicing medicine, Mills is still at it, and his wife, works as Women’s ministries leader Norma Couch (right) presents a Bag of Love to Eva Rogers (center) and his nurse. Kirsten Poythress at the Wilson First church. They met in Loma The police come, support of its missions “This is a hug from Linda, Calif., in 1945, charging through the house department. They will be the community,” said when George was in with guns drawn. A fright- stored and later distributed Poythress, a child protec- medical school and Fay ened child watches his to the children who need tive services social worker was studying nursing. caregivers being arrested them. with the Wilson County They were married in and driven away. He feels When police arrive on Department of Social Ser- 1946. alone, taken by strangers to the scene of a meth lab, vices. Mills set up a practice a strange place, leaving all the home is often con- The 10 bags are only a in Memphis, Tenn., and his possessions behind in demned due to contamina- start for the church, which the couple started a fam- the toxic methamphetamine tion from the drug manu- plans to continue giving ily together—two sons lab he used to call home. facturing process. Once a the bags to DSS as needed. and two daughters. They Members of the Wilson child is removed from the “I don’t know why, but I now reside in Monroe, First church decided to home, they are placed in have a burden for them,” N.C., and were involved do something for these the custody of DSS, and, said Betty Cox, a member in planting a new church unfortunate children. They through a court order, as- of the church. there in 1999. create “Bags of Love,” filled signed to a “guardian ad “If anyone has mate- Though in their with toys, a stuffed animal, litem.” Guardians serve as rial possessions and sees eighties, Mills still works a handmade comforter, and advocates for neglected or his brother in need but has for Union County giv- personal hygiene items—all abused children in court. no pity on him, how can ing disability physicals. designed to help displaced “This will fill a great the love of God be in him? Fay works as his nurse, children adjust to their new need because their en- Dear children, let us not preparing the patients for environment. vironment is very toxic, love with words or tongue, their assessment. They Eva Rogers and Kirsten and they cannot take their but with actions and in both make it their mis- Poythress were present- things with them,” said truth.” 1 John 3:17-18 sion to share Jesus with ed 10 Bags of Love by Rogers, the district admin- By caring for these anyone who will hear. members of the church’s istrator of the guardian ad neglected children, the As Mills often says, women’s ministries, which litem program. “They will Wilson church is definitely “Nowhere in the Bible prepared each of the age- know there are people in “loving with actions.” does it say, ‘Thou shalt specific bags through the the community who care.” retire.’”

J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 • T IDINGS 7 Florida News

Church Participates in Festival of Families The Forest Lake church nal with names of loved reached out to the com- ones serving in the mili- munity by participating in tary. These names will be the City of Apopka’s 7th embroidered on the prayer Annual Festival of Families, quilt that hangs continu- November 11, 2006. The ously in the Forest Lake festival, held in Apopka’s church lobby. Kit Land Nelson Park, The second quilt on brought together business, display was part of a gift civic, and church organiza- package presented to the tions for a day dedicated to winner of Apopka’s Grand- families and their needs. mother of the Year contest. “It was our first time to The winner, Anna Jean have a booth at the festival, Ambs, was also named the and it won’t be our last,” festival’s grandmother with says Sabine Vatel, Forest the most grandchildren— Lake church discipleship 89, including the greats and pastor. “This event was a great-greats. wonderful way to connect “As you can see, I have with our community and plenty of people to pass

let them know we’re here HALL TERRY this quilt along to in the to minister to them.” Prayers and Squares volunteer June Davis (seated) and Sabine years to come,” she said. Forest Lake church Vatel, Forest Lake church discipleship pastor, greeted festival “Thank you, Forest Lake, ministries spotlighted goers. Inset: Apopka Mayor John Land with Anna Jean Ambs, for such a lovely memento at the festival included winner of the quilt created by the Prayers and Squares ministry. of this very special day. I Shepherd’s Hope Medical will treasure this quilt. Ev- Clinic for the uninsured and Prayers and Squares quilt was displayed in ery time I look at it, I will of central Florida; Young- quilting ministry. the Forest Lake booth to think of your church and At-Heart seniors group; Prayers and Squares recognize the November 11 all the love that must have Adventurer club; Ezekiel’s brought two special quilts Armistice holiday. Visitors gone into its creation.” Wheels Motorcycle Club; to the festival. The first were invited to sign a jour- —BY TERRY HALL Members Celebrate Family Life A celebration of family Fort Myers member their wedding vows with life was experienced by Marie Sanderford envi- the Sanderfords: Richard 350 members and guests sioned this Sabbath ser- and Kathy Sanderford, during the August 12, 2006, vice to not only celebrate Ron and Lisa Sanderford, worship service at the Fort 50 years of marriage with Gordon and Debra Brandt, Myers, Fla., church. her husband, Howard, George and Reba Crawford, A vow renewal cer- but to share the history Larry and Rita Gavin, Henry emony followed a hom- of their life and commit- and Frances Habich, Frank ily, “The Christian Home ment to each other even and Betty Kane, and Simon and Commitment,” by through a serious illness. and Cynthia Witter. George Whitsett, pastor. They were joined at the The celebration con- “Today, we are celebrating altar by their sons Richard tinued with a reception in the providence of God’s and Ron; daughters-in- the decorated fellowship leading and sustaining of law, Kathy and Lisa; and hall where guests were of-

STUDIOS BY PCA, INC. STUDIOS BY faithful Adventist homes,” grandchildren. fered refreshments, which Howard and Marie Sanderford he stated. Eight couples renewed included wedding cake.

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Florida News

Two Central Florida Churches Merge The Seminole Mead- ows church in Sanford, Fla., and the Winter Springs, Fla., church are now one congregation. The idea to merge the churches had been con- sidered for more than “15 years, off and on,” accord- ing to David Graham, pas- tor of the former Seminole Meadows church. Three years ago, church leaders and members revisited the idea; however, they did not feel led by God to pursue joining together. This past year, thoughts of uniting resur-

faced as growth in the Win- SERRA NANCYANN PHOTOS: ter Springs church pushed Pastors and lay leaders of the combined congregation knelt for a prayer of dedication. them to capacity levels with no space to expand. pacity to serve 150 children Meanwhile, members of the in the community. This smaller Seminole Meadows location is also the new congregation—four miles home to the Pathfinder and away—were considering Adventurer clubs of the how a combined effort combined congregation. with Winter Springs could At a December 2 provide a greater witness in church business session, the northeast section of the 150 members in attendance Orlando area. voted to retain the name On July 17, 2006, Mike “Winter Springs” as long Cauley, Conference presi- Seminole Meadows pastor David Graham; Balinda, his wife; and as the congregation meets dent, chaired a meeting their children were welcomed by Winter Springs church senior for worship services at the with leaders from both pastor Ric Pleasants (left) and Nancy, his wife (right). current location. A new churches where God’s name will be chosen at the presence was felt as a vote before Sabbath school to campus and build a new time a move is made into a referred discussion and ac- form a caravan and slowly church on the Seminole new facility at the Seminole tion back to each respec- drive to the Winter Springs Meadows property. Re- Meadows site. tive church boards. campus. They were met search has also begun The new Winter One month later, both with a warm welcome led to study the feasibility of Springs church is under the congregations voted to join by Ric Pleasants, senior reopening an elementary leadership of Ric Pleas- together, and a transition pastor. During the church school in the former church ants, senior pastor; David team was selected to begin service, a unity candle was school building/auditorium Graham, associate pas- the merger. lit and the two congrega- that in recent years served tor; Orlando Lopez, youth The next big step tions became one in vision as the Seminole Meadows pastor; Nick Zamfir, Bible came on October 7 when and purpose, combining its church. Currently, the facil- ministries coordinator; and members of the Seminole many outreach ministries. ity is a thriving preschool Julius Garner, M.D., chair- Meadows congregation Plans are underway and daycare center during man of the church board. met at the Sanford campus to sell the Winter Springs the week that has the ca- —BY TED BAIR

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Adventist Heritage Ministry Celebrates Milestone “Vision to Victory” pro- The weekend will Appropriate for the tune with God’s leading in vides an inspiring theme feature spirit-filled presen- occasion is a performance Church history. for the 25th anniversary tations about Church his- on Saturday evening at Program guests include celebration of Adventist tory and how God led the Forest Lake Academy by Jim Nix, AHM board chair Heritage Ministry (AHM) Adventist pioneers, with the award-winning Battle and director of the Ellen hosted by the Florida and emphasis on Christ’s soon Creek Academy Concert G. White Estate in Silver Southeastern conferences, coming. Significant with the Band from Battle Creek, Spring, Md.; Tom Neslund, February 23-24, at Forest AHM mission is the saving, Mich., birthplace of the first AHM president; as well Lake church in Apopka, restoration, and replication Adventist school. The band as Stanley and Ruth Cot- Fla. The event is one of six of historic Adventist land- members’ quest for excel- trell. Stanley is director of to be held in the United marks and the establish- lence inspires listeners to Historic Adventist Village in States that will feature the ment of educational/evan- recognize that the future of Battle Creek. 25-year milestone. gelistic centers. Adventist education is in —BY BETTY KOSSICK

Why is my Southern Tidings so late? With all the latest ware comes some fear- was lost when a control- for any inconvenience technology, it has never ful moments. This past ler destroyed hard drives this may have caused. been easier to publish the month was one of those where the Tidings data is —INTERIM EDITOR Southern Tidings. Howev- times. Your January issue stored. er, with all the high-end is late simply because We apologize to our “work-made-easy” soft- much of the information readers and advertisers

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North Carolina resident People like McNeill are Martha McNeill recently joined joining the MOB, making the MOB. In fact, more than friends for Jesus, and receiving 110 Adventists in 30 states, a blessing. including 27 Adventists in the Christian Record is looking Southern Union, are working for more Adventist volunteers with the MOB—and they love who will visit the blind. How it. about you? Would you like to Christian Record Services, join the MOB? the Adventist ministry to the If you would like more blind, based in Lincoln, Ne- information about Missionaries braska, has created a personal Of the Blind, contact the Per- ministries program called Mis- sonal Ministries Department at Adventist church for the blind in Chennai, India sionaries Of the Blind (MOB), 877-288-1188 or email persona and people everywhere are Record,” says McNeill. The two are [email protected]. joining the MOB. developing a friendship. Visit the web at www.christianrecord. Missionaries Of the Blind offers When asked why she joined the org/pm and click on Missionaries Of local church members the oppor- MOB and wanted to visit the blind, the Blind. tunity to visit and minister to blind she says, “Many blind people are by- David Klinedinst, is the director people in their local communities. passed and forgotten. It always gives of personal ministries for Christian More than 23,000 blind and visually- me joy to talk to someone else about Record Services impaired individuals in the United Jesus. It makes me stronger.” States receive Braille, large print, McNeill is no stranger to working or audio publications from Chris- with the blind. She has had Bible tian Record Services on a regular studies with basis. Christian Record is looking blind people, for Adventist volunteers who are and some have willing to spend one or two hours been baptized a month visiting the blind, building and joined the friendships, praying with them, and Gethsemane perhaps inviting them to church. church in Ra- Christian Record provides the names. leigh. Both she Volunteers provide the visits. and her hus- McNeill, who attends the Geth- band have vi- semane church in Raleigh, North sion impairment Carolina, located in the South themselves, and Atlantic Conference, ministers to El- this helps them len, a blind woman in her 20s who even more to receives Braille books and materials understand the from Christian Record. They visit on importance of the phone together. “Ellen enjoys reaching out to the materials she gets from Christian the blind. MOB volunteer Martha Valdez visiting Amanda

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Greenhouse Workshop Teaches How to Reach Out The Douglasville, Ga., naturally build relation- and have since had an wondered, “How do you church invited Bill and Jan ships with those who don’t “organic” church meeting even approach someone? Levin to conduct “Green- know Christ. The training there every Friday night How, and what, can you provides sim- for more than two-and-a- do? [Greenhouse] gives ple, practical half years. The principles me the courage to say, tools anyone are easily adaptable, and ‘Yes, I can do this.’” can use to work.” Penny Louckx ex- reach fam- Priscilla Pruitt from plained that she liked ily, friends, Crystal Cove gave her testi- the idea that Greenhouse neighbors, mony on how Greenhouse is about working where and col- changed her life, saying, people are. “It’s harder to leagues for “It gives me encourage- wait on God’s guidance, Jesus. ment to want to get out yet we have to be ready Sabbath [into other communities] to go when the Holy Spirit morning even more.” is moving. [Greenhouse] began with Randy Mills, pastor, takes ‘us’ out of the pic- the Levins who attended the event, ture.” and Priscilla said Greenhouse principles As shared by Tom Pruitt telling and Life Transformation Carter, who attended, the story of Groups are “a normal, Greenhouse is “a very Participants engage in a discussion led by Bill the Crystal natural, spontaneous way valuable tool and concept Levin at the training event. Cove group. to live for Christ. It’s not for those of us who feel Bill Levin a gimmick, not a program we have a special message house,” on November shared, “My wife and I to do ‘1-2-3,’ but uses for this world at this time.” 4-5,. “Greenhouse” is an were called to an un-en- plain, down-to-earth dis- For more information, interactive training expe- tered area where we didn’t ciplines…I would recom- please contact Bill Levin at rience based on Biblical know anyone, applied the mend it to anybody.” [email protected] principles which serve to Greenhouse principles, Carlos Carroll has —BY JAN LEVIN Heroes Unmasked in Canton What happens when Bible characters to life. the cotton candy and pop- visitors. The visitors asked you have parents who want Activity areas included corn machines only added questions about the church, their children to enjoy Hal- Elijah instructing children to the festivities. and several said they would loween without the ghosts how to play the flying, Many members used be back to visit during the and goblins, and you have flaming chicken race; Moses the evening as an outreach worship service. a church of committed parting the opportu- Todd Leonard, pastor, members wanting to do Red Sea nity by in- concluded, “The members community outreach? You (miniature viting their worked tirelessly to put on have Heroes Unmasked. golf); and friends and a first-class event. But in the The Canton, Ga., children neighbors. end, we all agreed it was church opened its doors to pelting a 9- Approxi- worth it. I believe we ac- the community for an eve- foot Goliath mately 50 complished what we set out ning of fun and fellowship with marsh- children to do—that is, to provide a by utilizing the program He- mallows. and their fun evening for the chil- roes Unmasked. Developed A pup- families dren, and to introduce the as a spiritual alternative to pet show attended, community to the family- having children celebrate brought the ma- friendly atmosphere of the Halloween, Heroes Un- additional Many of the 50 children and their jority of Canton Adventist church.” masked is an action-packed entertain- families who attended were visitors whom —BY BEV OWEN program bringing popular ment, and from the community. were

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Southern Deaf Fellowship Grows On Sabbath afternoon, Jordan’s sermons was developed out November 18, Jeff Jordan, covered a variety of topics, of the need to reach pastor of the Southern including titles such as “Why those who desire Deaf Fellowship church in So Much Suffering?” and to receive God’s Atlanta, Ga., baptized two “Deliverance from a World Word in their native believers. This event was the in Conflict.” language – Ameri- first of its kind in the South- People from at least can Sign Language. ern Union and the Georgia- seven states watched the Only 2-4 percent of Cumberland Conference. webcast: Georgia, Florida, deaf people in North Those baptized, Amaryl- North Carolina, Tennessee, America attend lis Mendoza and Ezra Miller, Maryland, and California, church. It is estimat- are the first fruits of the Deaf along with the countries of ed that fewer than 6 NET 2006 evangelistic series, Canada and Barbados. percent of American which Jordan conducted “About two weeks churches have any Jeff Jordan (right), pastor, baptizes Ezra during four weekends in into Deaf NET 2006, the outreach to the deaf Miller October. number of hits doubled on at all. This series of 14 the Southern Deaf Fel- Jeff Jordan, who deaf communities who are sermons in sign language lowship web site (www. is deaf himself, is an or- isolated across the Southern was streamed live online, deafchurchonline.org) over dained Seventh-day Adven- Union: North and South spreading the good news the previous comparable tist pastor in the Southern Carolina, Tennessee, Ken- of God’s love for mankind months,” said Wayne Sal- Union. His wife, Melissa, tucky, Alabama, Mississippi, to the deaf community hany, whose technical skills is a trained translator. In Florida, and Georgia. around the world. Seventeen made the streaming possible. 1997, Jordan was called to A relationship with Je- deaf individuals and seven “This is the first time this has begin a church for the deaf sus is an experience. Jordan children attended the main been done in our Church to in the Atlanta area. The wants to make “a difference evangelistic site near Atlanta, my knowledge,” he shared. Southern Deaf Fellowship in the lives of deaf people and 42 visitors responded to The idea of an Internet- was organized on April 9, for eternity.” watching Jordan online. based ministry for the deaf 2005, to reach the needs of —BY MARTIN KNOPPER Joe and Mary Green: A 50-Year Love Story Joe and Mary were ferences. Joe also served the ministry, Joe and both born and raised in in the treasury office of Mary are known for their Adventist homes. The the Southern Union Home genuine love to everyone met at Southern Mission- Health and Education Ser- they know. This loving ary College in 1955, and vice; in auditing with the legacy was evident at were married at the Kress Illinois Conference; and in their 50th anniversary Memorial church in Winter marketing with the South- party on August 27, 2006. Park, Fla., on August 30, ern Publishing Association. Friends and family from 1956. Mary often partnered with all over the country cel-

PHOTO ©2006 SUZANNE MAITLAND PHOTO Joe and Mary spent Joe in working with the ebrated two people who most of their life together Adventist Book Center. Joe and Mary Green live a model the love of Jesus life of love. serving the Seventh-day Joe and Mary have to everyone they meet. Adventist Church in the brought up three daugh- Joe and Mary are Fifty years ago, Joe publishing ministry. Joe ters, became grandparents currently active members and Mary Green began spent more than 25 years to two girls, and, just this of the Cherokee church a love affair with each as the director of Adven- fall, became great-grand- in Woodstock, Ga., other, with their family, tist Book Centers in the parents to a baby boy. continuing to show what with their Church, and Oklahoma, Georgia-Cum- More than their hard true love is all about. with their God. berland, and Illinois con- work and dedication to —BY TODD LEONARD

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Gulf States News

Angel Team Helps with Home Projects Grace Fellow- who are not ship church’s “An- church members. gel Team” ministry, On Novem- located in Madison, ber 5, 2006, 23 Ala., is an outgrowth volunteers helped of a church mis- winterize two sion trip to coastal homes for senior Mississippi to help citizens in coop- with home rebuild- eration with CASA, ing after Hurricane an agency that Katrina. focuses on helping Even before the the elderly. One week in Waveland, of those houses team leader Bill Noel needed extensive was praying for God maintenance work. to help him start a Before several home repair minis- windows could try as part of Grace be covered with Fellowship’s minis- Pictured are most of the 23 volunteers for the home winterizing project. They plastic, a number adopted the name “Angel Team” after several families they had helped called tries. His prayer was them angels. of windowpanes answered only a few had to be re-put- weeks after return- uled a Sunday work bee. own pockets to pay for tied to keep them ing from Waveland. Fire “The response told me needed items. from falling out of the had damaged the teen- God was leading,” Noel Electrician Aaron weathered frames. aged daughter’s room of a explains. “So many volun- Wildman is the only team Future plans include church member who is a teered I had to tell several member with professional working with Habitat for single mother. Insurance people that we had enough construction skills. The rest Humanity to help build covered the cost of materi- manpower to do all the are amateurs who want to homes for the economi- als, but not the cost to hire tasks.” help others, and they are not cally challenged, along a painter or electrician. An Besides the painting afraid to tackle a challenge with meeting whatever E-mail call-to-action sched- job, the team installed outside their comfort zone. needs God brings to the AC- Team leader Noel is a project team’s attention. wired manager for the federal gov- —BY BILL NOEL smoke ernment. Greg Parrish is alarms and a mechanical engineer for fire extin- NASA. Edward Hartuno guishers. teaches management infor- The mation systems at a local team’s main university. objective is One team project to add mus- was building a handicap cle power, access ramp for an 82- with the year-old widowed church homeowner member who needed the providing ramp to have easy access the materi- in and out the front of als, though her house. team mem- Linking with the bers aren’t community service agen- Aaron Wildman, a licensed elec- Michael Showater instructs the children on bag- afraid to dig cies has expanded the trician, runs wires for an electical ging leaves while others winterize the house. into their team’s services to people outlet.

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Gulf States News

Evangelistic Series Held in Pensacola churches involved in the crusade. Michael Chula trav- eled from Dallas, Tex., to help organize the meet- ings. In these meetings pastors James Mangum and Jeff Westburg from the Gulf States Confer- ence, and Gary Collins from the South Central Conference, and many of the members in the The series began with a concert by recording artist Steve Green respective churches sup- ported the series. A spirit More than 260 visitors attended at either the 5:00 Christ, and the music, the of cooperation between the crowded into the Saenger p.m. or 7:00 p.m. session. crowd was motivated to area churches grew stron- Theater, located in Pensac- Featured in the series were return night after night. ger throughout the entire ola, Fla., on July 29, 2006, concerts by recording art- This event was part seminar. for the opening night of ists Steve Green, Trent De- of the vision of Michael At the last night of the an evangelistic series with Long, and Jaime Jorge, as Chulla’s grandmother, who series, 44 individuals had evangelists Steve and Susan well as Susan DeLong who as part of her last will and already been baptized, with DeLong, and Hiram and performed several times testament left a significant 22 in the South Central Elizabeth Rester. This was a during the crusade. Steve portion of her estate spe- church expressing an inter- city-wide event combining Green and Trent DeLong cifically for an evangelistic est for baptism, and 37 ad- the efforts of the University also performed together as meeting in Pensacola, Fla. ditional baptismal interests Parkway, Jordan Street, a special presentation. The Gulf States Conference were noted. Many are at- and Blue Angels churches. Through the preaching also contributed to the tending follow-up classes. Presentations could be of the love and grace of budget, as well as the area —BY STEVE DELONG Pathfinders Gather for Camporee Pathfinder clubs through science, the throughout the Conference marvels of God’s creation. gathered at Camp Alamisco Marching and drilling ex- October 19-22, 2006, for ercises were judged Friday the annual camporee. On morning, followed by field Thursday, vans and buses events in the afternoon. full of enthusiastic young Field events included a pio- people began arriving at neer race, a button sewing the Camp. Soon the sound relay race, and a camp site of laughter mingled with inspection to find errors in the pounding of tent stakes the site. The events focused as more than 20 clubs on the camporee theme, prepared for the four-day “Pioneering for Christ.” A record number of Pathfinders attended the Camporee event. One of the highlights Ben Roy, from the Sci- of the camporee was presentation of campo- clubs. Scoring for the ence Zone, was the guest the Saturday night talent ree event ribbons to the awards is designed so that speaker. Pathfinders and program performed by the participating Pathfinders, every one can receive a adults watched enthralled Pathfinders. The talent and then the yearly trophy top award. as Roy demonstrated, show was followed by the awards were given to the

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

TANA Selects Bowen for Award The Tennessee Associ- from Norwegian-Ameri- ation of Nurse Anesthetists can Hospital School of (TANA) presented Bernard Anesthesia in Chicago, V. Bowen, CRNA, founder Ill., in 1948. He received and first president of a B.S. in nursing educa- Middle Tennessee School tion from Madison Col- of Anesthesia (MTSA) lege, Madison, Tenn., in its lifetime achievement 1956. His most recent award. The honor was educational achievement presented to Bowen on occurred when in 1994 Friday, October 20, 2006, he was awarded a doctor at the 69th annual TANA of science, DSc (honoris convention by Associa- causa), by the Middle tion President and MTSA Tennessee School of graduate Mike Morel, CRNA Anesthesia in Madison, (class of 1980). Tenn. Bowen was escorted In 1950 Bowen down the center aisle of founded the Madison Mike Morel (left), CRNA (class of 1980), presented the TANA Lifetime the Marriott Hotel Ball- College School of Nurse Achievement Award to Bernard V. Bowen, CRNA, MTSA founder room in Franklin, Tenn., by Anesthesia. In 1964 the and first president. MTSA President Phil Hunt name changed to Madi- as the room of CRNA peers son Hospital School of program. Current enroll- a term as chairman of the honored him with a stand- Anesthesia, and in 1980 ment now totals more than American Association of ing ovation and extended became the Middle Tennes- 200 nurses. Nurse Anesthetists in 1977. applause. see School of Anesthesia. Awards and tributes to Service to others has Bowen received his Today MTSA is one of the Bowen are plentiful and been a focus of Bowen’s nursing degree from Para- largest schools of anesthe- numerous. He has seem- life as he has served as dise Valley Sanitarium & sia in the country awarding ingly held every TANA visiting professor and Hospital School of Nurs- master’s of science de- office and committee chair- teacher of anesthesia at ing, National City, Calif., grees to registered nurses manship ,including presi- various universities, clinics, in 1945. He graduated completing the 28-month dent, in addition to serving hospitals, and other set- tings worldwide, including, Thailand, Zambia, Malaysia, and Africa, to name just a Stearns Member Celebrates 100 Years few. Bowen is a welcomed The Stearns church in southern Kentucky highlight to the MTSA celebrated the 100th birthday of Fannie Neal campus when he occasion- on November 1, 2006. Not only is she the old- ally visits and shares stories est member of the church, but she is the oldest with “his kids” in the now person in McCreary County. Fannie, pictured with new classroom teaching Gary Shepherd, pastor, joined the Stearns church theatre. Plans are under- more than 60 years ago with her husband An- way to celebrate his 90th thony Neal. birthday this month. Shepherd remembers going to church with For more information the Neals when he was a young boy. “Fannie regarding MTSA, please has been very faithful to the church through the visit the school’s website at years,” says Shepherd, who is now the pastor of www.mtsa.edu or call 615- the Stearns church. She also was honored by the 868-6503. community on November 5, 2006. —BY JIM CLOSSER —BY GARY SHEPHERD

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

Seeds Planted in Dyer County God truly worked those who and her mother. His to enable the Dyersburg, stopped to blood pressure was Tenn., church’s presence talk and pick still elevated. His to be seen and felt at the up literature girlfriend’s mother Dyer County Fair. Just seemed ap- promised that she two weeks before the fair, preciative would make sure the church learned that that we were he received medi- the Kentucky-Tennessee exibitors at cal follow-up for the Conference disaster van was the fair. problem. available and could be set Two in- The Dyersburg up to furnish a place for cidents stand church is so thank- providing health informa- out in the ful for this learning tion and blood pressure minds of the experience that God Louise Osborn (left), community services leader, looks screening to fair goers. volunteers on as one of the fair goers has his blood pressure sent to them, and It seemed highly un- who manned checked. then enhanced with likely that the church could the exhibit. the best possible ex- get space so close to the There was a middle-aged the office the next day for posure. Plans are already in opening day. However, man whose blood pres- follow-up. progress for next year’s fair. when the chairman of the sure was extremely high, A 19-year-old man Members believe, “God Dyer County fair board was although he was taking stopped by the exhibit. His provides us with the seeds. contacted, space was avail- medication for it. He was blood pressure was ex- If we would only scatter able. instructed to see his physi- tremely high, especially for them wherever opportuni- Many behind-the-scenes cian right away, and return a young man his age. He ties arise, He will provide tasks had to be done in a to the exhibit the next day was instructed to see his the water, the sunlight—all short time: driving the van, for a recheck of his blood physician as soon as pos- things necessary for growth. acquiring appropriate health pressure. He reported the sible, and it was suggested Our job is to plant; God will literature, getting badges next day that he had called that he return the next day take care of the harvest.” prepared, transporting his physician who told him to have it checked again. —BY GRACE COX equipment, etc. In addition, to double his medication He did return the next day, volunteers were needed to dose that day and come to along with his girlfriend be present during the hours the fair was open. The church family responded wholeheartedly, and there Pewee Valley Dedicates Church Sign were ample volunteers. Not only did the chair- The Pewee Valley, Ky., church man of the fair board make dedicated its new sign on Sabbath, space available, it was the October 14, 2006. Richard Teller, best space on the entire pastor, officiated, assisted by the el- fairground. It was visible ders of the congregation. The sign to every fair visitor as they is prominently located on Kentucky walked up the hill ap- State Highway 146, in front of the proaching the gate and to church edifice. the carnival goers as they The sign was erected in exited the carnival area. memory of Bill and Fern Hampton, Volunteers had the op- who left funds for the project in portunity to talk with many their estate. The Hamptons were people, and shared health head elder and clerk, respectively, for many years in the Pewee Valley church. literature with many more. Many people in the community have already made positive remarks regarding the Almost everyone was new sign. interested in health, and —BY E.H. ROY

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South Atlantic News

Former South Atlantic President Remembered Maryland. Upon arriving needs of all he met a young woman members who had just graduated seeking from Oakwood College. recourse or He won the love of Gerri assistance Poole and asked her to in resolving marry him on January 1, conflicts re- 1950, New Year’s Day, so sulting from “I won’t forget our anni- personal versary.” And, he never and/or did even after 56 years of church- marriage. To this union related Warren Banfield (right) is pictured with other South Atlantic officials: L.S. Follette (left), R.D. Warren Banfield, Sr., speaks at two children, Warren, Jr., issues. He Singleton, and Frank Jones. the South Atlantic camp meet- and Karren were born. developed ing during the 60th anniver- Years later, they were the office churches, and he attended sary celebration. blessed with three grand- of human relations and theirs as well. He worked children. remained in this position and held offices in the lo- Warren St. Clair After the marriage, until he retired in 1989. cal urban leagues and the Banfield, Sr., was born Banfield pastored churches Also, prior to retiring, he NAACP, even becoming in Charleston, W. Va., in Atlanta, Ga., Miami, encouraged and assisted president of the Tampa, on April 16, 1922. As a Key West, and Ft. Lauder- the women of the Church Fla., branch while he pas- preacher’s child, with his dale, Fla., Winston-Salem in organizing the women’s tored in that city. He par- three siblings, he was priv- and High Point, N.C., and ministries department ticipated in marches and ileged to move from city Tampa and Sarasota, Fla. Banfield believed in sit-ins that led to making to city and state to state In 1962, he was elect- living his life for God and life better for many people which gave him an oppor- ed president of the South for his fellowman. During of color. tunity to make friends in Atlantic Conference. A part his ministry, he did all he Shortly after retire- many places. of the enjoyment of this could to make the world ment, Banfield was diag- Banfield attended positon was being able around him a better place. nosed with leukemia. After Oakwood Junior College to hire and mentor young He always found time to many years of treatment, and completed his college men entering the ministry. be of service. He joined the disease went into work at Pacific Union Col- After six years he accepted ministerial alliances in the remission. After moving lege in Angwin, Calif. After the position as associate cities where he pastored. to California, however, graduation, he was hired secretary of the Southern He had a sincere working he was diagnosed with as an intern in the South Union Conference. In 1975 relationship with minis- cancer. Even during his Atlantic Conference. He he accepted the invitation ters of all denominations. battles with illness, he worked faithfully for more to become the associate He invited them to his continued to work on than three years (a por- director of projects, keeping his mind tion of that time under the the office busy and occupied until guidance and direction of of regional his death on . His cour- evangelist Earl E. Cleve- affairs at age and faith remained land) pastoring churches the General high, and he continued to in Greensboro, Durham, Conference. trust God each day. God and Raleigh, N.C. Later he blessed his ministry and He became restless was encour- his efforts. He truly loved for more education, and, aged by the his God, his Church, and not having enough money president his family. And, he was to enroll in the seminary, to create loved in return. Ralph B. Hairston (left), former South Atlan- which was located at that an office tic president; Vanard J. Mendinghall, current —BY JAMES LAMB time in Takoma Park, Md., that would president; and Warren S. Banfield and Robert F. he sold his car and left for address the Woodfork, former presidents.

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South Atlantic News

Prison Ministries Federation Day Celebrated Churches throughout uplifting service through rent involvement with the North Carolina joined in prayer, hymns, offerings, Crimeless Club, an agency worship at the Berean and special music. Some that has joined hands church in Charlotte, N.C., of the platform participants with the Adventist North on Sabbath, October 7, represented various North Carolina State Federation 2006, for the annual state- Carolina churches: Donald of Prison Ministries. The wide Prison Ministries (PM) Belton (High Point) gave final presentation, “Crime Federation day. The day’s the welcome and roll call. and Justice”, was given by theme was, “Life Beyond Bobby Braham (Winston- Elizabeth Watson. She spe- Bars—Changing Prisoners Salem) read scriptures. Eliz- cifically looked at the plight Through Jesus Christ.” abeth Watson (Greensboro) of adolescent girls—female After the energetic presented the children’s juvenile delinquents who and enlightening study of story. James Johnson was Carl Nesmith, pastor of the are incarcerated. Involving the Sabbath school lesson, recognized for devoted ac- Charlotte Berean church the entire congregation, she James Johnson, Federation tive service of more than 40 diately after the meal, the led in a discussion of the president, whet the interest years with the Prison Min- afternoon seminars began. challenges girls/teens face, of the congregation as he istries Federation. He was James Johnson presented reasons they break societal shared, during the personal honored with a plaque. information and gave mores, and their needs that ministries segment of the Carl Nesmith, pastor of handouts from the Crime- are different than those of program, tidbits from the the Berean, N.C., church less Club on several topics: their male counterparts. afternoon’s informational introduced the divine wor- “Vital/New Issues in Prison At the end of the day, seminar. These presenta- ship speaker, Patrick Carter, Ministry,” “The Female the representatives from the tions were prepared for pastor of the Anderson, Offender,” and “the Homo- various churches expressed prison ministries depart- S.C., church. Using the life sexual Inmate and Church that they found the infor- ments, as well as churches of Joseph, Carter reminded Membership.” Supple- mation useful; they report- with strong programs the congregation that God menting the facts with his ed being better equipped to already in place. sometimes allows us to be own personal story, he serve; and they were more Betsy Davis and stopped in our tracks for captivated the audience willing to be God’s physi- personal ministries leader His purpose of blessing and equipped them for cal head, hands, and heart Georgia Dixon were the others. more effective interven- to the hurting and disen- program’s coordinators. Not only did Davis and tion services. Avon Bailey, franchised, especially those Under their leadership the Dixon organize the fed- who, while in prison, was dealing with the criminal Berean church provided eration, they also prepared ministered to through the justice system. a wonderful, spiritually and served lunch. Imme- witness of Johnson, shared —BY ELIZABETH WATSON his testimony and his cur-

Pictured are James Johnson (left), North Carolina prison minis- tries president; Elizabeth Watson, presenter; and Patrick Carter, guest speaker and pastor of the Anderson church. Federation attendees enjoying the fellowship dinner

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South Central News

New Life is Newest Church Family in South Central

Posing for the group picture are Benjamin Browne, Conference president; Fred Moore, Maranatha pastor; Alfred Miller, Jr., Confer- ence evangelist; Bible workers; and the baptismal candidates.

Benjamin P. Browne, as a youth. He lost contact members. When the evan- bath, and said she only Conference president, com- with the church when he gelistic team came to his knew a little about the municated his vision for moved, he reported hav- home, he eagerly assisted Sabbath. Her Baptist pastor, evangelism to Alfred Miller, ing some difficult years his grandmother with the who has a membership of Jr., Conference evangelist; as he completed school. lessons, and also complet- more than 1,000, told them Fred H. Moore, Jr., pastor; He stated he felt stability ed lessons for himself. On one Wednesday night that and the congregation at the when he was attending opening night, he returned Saturday is the Sabbath, but Maranatha church to the place we keep Sunday because in Tuscaloosa, Ala. where he says everybody else does. As a result, they he felt security Sabbath morning, Oc- aspired to make the as a child to be- tober 14, was a high Sab- president’s vision a gin the Revela- bath in Tuscaloosa. Fol- reality. tion Seminar. lowing the worship service The “Real Truth Linda, with Browne in attendance, Concept” evange- another student more than 200 individuals listic team literally taking the Bible observed as the candidates took Tuscaloosa by lessons, says she were immersed in baptism a storm. Starting six prayed to know at Freeman’s public pool. weeks prior to the what is true and Not only did the Revelation Seminar, what church president’s vision come to the team of six, in practices Bible fruition with 32 baptized the hot summer truth. Shortly converts, but also a new heat of August, Pictured are Fred Moore, Jr., (left), Maranatha pas- after she ended congregation, the New began knocking on tor; Benjamin Browne, Conference president; and her prayer, a Life church was organized. doors and provid- Alfred Miller, Jr., Conference evangelist. knock was heard Since that time, more indi- ing Bible lessons to on her door, and viduals have taken a stand the receptive homes they church and while on the when she opened it, it was for baptism. New Life is entered. Bible Bowl team. He also one of the Bible workers. the second South Central One young man, reported how close he felt As the Bible worker began church in Tuscaloosa. by the name Corey, had to the church members at revealing Bible truths with —BY BARBARA RYANS been on the Maranatha Maranatha, though neither Linda, she began asking BARNES AND GLORIA church Bible Bowl team he nor his mother were questions about the Sab- HAMMOND

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South Central News

Youth Evangelism Really Works

New Covenant 2006 youth evangelism team

Someone once said, minister; Jeffery L. Wat- ended July 29, 2006. The ented young people from “If we do the same thing, son, pastor; and the youth theme was “The Ten Com- the community. the same way, with the council decided they mandments,” where Lee The highlight every same negative results— would pitch a tent for Je- expounded from the Word evening was to witness that is the definition of sus. They brought in Fred night after night. The young people writing insanity.” The youth and Whitlow to lead out in the young people did every- on the “PRAISE” wall young adults of the New crusade and David Lee to thing. Music was provided the powerful blessings Covenant church in Mem- be the guest evangelist. by Romans/John Youth & of God, and then writ- phis, Tenn., decided that The “No More Dirty” Young Adult Choir, Stric’ly ing their prayer/victory they would not sit back Crusade began July 9 and Jesus Camp, and other tal- request on the “DELIVER- and watch the ANCE” wall and devil destroy spray painting the youth in those requests their church and with red spray community. The paint symbol- church made izing victory in a decision to the blood of invest resources the Lamb. This into youth evan- effort resulted gelism. in 20 young They or- people being ganized and baptized into planned an the New Cov- evangelistic enant church. crusade where —BY JEFFREY the target group WATSON would be young people. Lylton Powell, who serves as the youth ministries Jeffrey Watson invites community youth to the evangelistic crusade

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His WordBY D. WAYNE DAVIDSON

It was quiet in weekend filled with the halls and in the challenges for the sanctuary of the members of Emmanuel- Emmanuel-Brinklow Brinklow. With arms church, located in stretched open, from Brinklow, Maryland. the executive plan- Hushed were the ning meeting on Friday voices of triumphs to the closing of the and the accolades church on the night that had reverbbed after the Sabbath, they through this hal- fulfilled every challenge lowed place just sev- and task asked of them en hours prior, as the in order to make the 24th annual National event a success. Bible Bowl games By evening, 32 came to an end and South Atlantic’s junior team: Coaches Dale and Karen Wongk (left); Vic- teams within the the champions were tor Wongk; Andrew, Jeremy, Sylvia, and Nathaniel Ashley; Nicole Wong, North American Divi- presented. captain; and Nina Ashley, coach; are from the New Life church in Warner sion had registered in It had been a Robbins, Georgia; and D. Wayne Davidson, Bible Bowl coordinator for the four different divisions South Atlantic Conference.

22 T I D I N G S • J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 in the contin- Rowe of Ontario, this game proved ued study of to be the most exciting of the eve- God’s Word. ning when, at the bell and with a The mere five-point lead, South Atlantic teams were missed the last question. Believing South Atlantic that South Atlantic had captured the and North- championship spot, the audience eastern; two erupted; however, Greater New teams that York answered correctly, and edged invariably South Atlantic for this game. challenge Each team had one loss and each other for there was one more game for the the champi- evening. Up to moderate this game onship spot. was Rachael Mack from the South At the end of Central Conference. It was truly a play, North- game of speed and quick recall as eastern gave each team stepped up its level of way to South anticipation and reached into the Atlantic being crevices of its memory to pull out all declared the they had studied. In the end, South South Atlantic’s senior youth team: Rena Olivierre (left); Joshua champions Atlantic achieved the title “champi- Haynes; Merriah Haynes; Nidia Haynes, coach; Kassimier Haynes, in this divi- ons.” captain; and Joel Legall are from the New Hope church in Ellen- sion. Maurice Each Bible Bowl participant wood, Georgia; posed with D. Wayne Davidson. Turner from came to demonstrate his or her the South- testimony in the Word, and each left to participate in the games. They west Region Conference moderated with a new experience. Bible Bowl came because they had studied the the young adult final. In this final, is more than a game; it reaches to Scriptures, desired to be approved Northeastern took Greater New York the cutting edges of ministry to a by God and man, and demonstrate to task and was declared the cham- life-changing experience with the that they knew how to rightly divide pions. In rapid succession, the adult Savior, and His Word—one that we the Word of Truth. The teams, with division followed, moderated by are delighted to share. its coaches and well-wishers, judges, Thrifine Rowe of Ontario, Canada. QuizMaster operators, and mod- This time erators, came to Brinklow in their South quest of being conferred the title of Atlantic champions. gave way to Representing the Southern Northeast- Union were 10 teams from the ern’s claim Southeastern, South Central, and for its sec- South Atlantic conferences. Each ond cham- team came to testify that, regardless pionship of the outcome of the games, ev- spot for the eryone is a winner because of they evening. studied the Word of God and had The fi- hid it in their hearts. nal game of It was late in the evening on the evening Sabbath that the final games were brought played in the senior youth division. the junior The moderator was no stranger to teams from this ministry. Trevor Baker, presi- Greater dent of the Northeastern Conference New York and a veteran moderator. He was and South give the inspiration by God to de- Atlantic to South Atlantic’s adult team: Michelle Clark (left); Petal Peters, coach; velop this unique ministry of speed the front. Perl Camel; Ron Jackson, Sr.; Acquennette Jackson, captain; Ruth and quick recall as a means of Moderated Peters; and Marilyn Shaw are from the Mt. Olive church in Atlanta, motivating youth and young adults by Alex Georgia; posed with D. Wayne Davidson.

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Southeastern News

Adventist Elected to Serve as State Representative Ronald Brise was He is the son of Roland Anthony Brise, II. Judy Hawkins, judge for elected by the residents of and Nicole Brise. Brise In an era where the Leon County, Fla.; as Ad- District 108 (North Miami, is the pastor of Smyrne moral character of politi- ventists who serve as civil Fla.) to serve as state rep- Haitian church in Winter cians today is being ques- servants. resentative, by garnering Haven, Fla. Nicole Brise, tioned, Brise is a breath of Like them, Brise plans 81.5 percent of the vote on is the director of women’s fresh air. And like Joseph, to make a difference. Ac- Tuesday, November 7. ministries and prayer minis- he stands out from the cording to the residents of Brise, an elder at the tries for the Conference. crowd. North Miami, he already North Miami Tabernacle Brise, who speaks Brise states, “I am has. church, is the first Sev- three languages (English, humbled by the privilege —BY ROBERT HENLEY enth-day Adventist Haitian- French, and Spanish) won bestowed upon me by American to serve as state the Democratic nomina- the residents of District representative for the State tion on September 5, when 108, and I commit myself of Florida. he defeated four oppo- to serve and address the Tabernacle played a nents with 42 percent of issues affecting their lives vital role in his campaign. the votes. and seek to improve the “We are so very proud of Prior to running for of- well being of all members him,” stated his pastor, fice, he served as commu- of the great state of Florida David Peay. nity liaison for State House community—one commu- Brise, a graduate of District 108 and served as nity, one voice.“ Miami Union Academy and a member of the planning While many Adventists Oakwood College, did not commission for the city of today question whether or hide the fact that he is a North Miami. not an Adventist should Seventh-day Adventist. In A devoted family man, hold a political office, Brise fact, in interviews and cam- he is married to Jo An joins John Street, mayor of paign literature, he proudly Salomon Brise and has a Philadelphia; Barry Black, Ronald Brise, Florida state stated that fact. ten-month-old son, Ronald U.S. Senate chaplain; and representative Laymen Help to Establish Prayer Ministry What began as a series Thus, she spearheaded tries in 2004 and appointed book, The Power of Prayer of E-mails between Phil- the establishment of an ear- Nicole Brise to serve as the in Evangelism, argues that lippa Turner and Willie L. ly morning prayer group. first director. unless there is a movement Taylor, president of the With the assistance of Barry In the spring of 2006, of intercessory prayer at Southeastern Conference, Bonner, pastor, the prayer Nicole Brise held South- local churches, our evan- has emerged into South- group evolved into an of- eastern’s first prayer confer- gelistic efforts will not be eastern’s newest ministry— ficial chuch ministry. ence at the Conference effective. prayer ministries. Afterwards, Turner office in Orlando, Fla. —BY ROBERT HENLEY Turner, a member of was impressed by the Holy More than the Lighthouse church, Spirit to encourage Taylor 200 prayer war- located in Ft. Lauderdale, to establish a prayer minis- riors attended the Fla., began a personal try at the Conference. three-day event, prayer ministry when her In an E-mail to Taylor, which was con- daughter left the Church. Turner outlined her desire ducted by Samuel After witnessing the for the establishment of Telemaque, prayer power of prayer in her life, prayer ministry at the Con- coordinator of the

she was impressed by the ference. Caribbean Union HENLEY ROBERT Holy Spirit to establish a After several more Conference. Prayer warriors at Southeastern’s prayer prayer ministry at Light- E-mails and prayer, Taylor Telemaque, conference form a circle to pray for Willie house. established prayer minis- author of the L. Taylor, Conference president.

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Oakwood College

Single-Parent Program Provides New Beginnings Oakwood College and a speaker at the grand officially opened New opening celebration activi- Beginnings, the first single- ty, stated that without such parent college program of support, she could not its kind in the Huntsville/ have returned to school Madison County region of to complete her degree. northern Alabama, on Sep- She is deeply apprecia- tember 29, 2006. Susan M. tive of the opportunity Baker, DPTSc., a chemistry that Oakwood College has professor at Oakwood Col- provided to assist in the lege, stated that a pro- achievement of her goals. gram of this type was well The grand opening overdue. Each year many event is a culmination young adults were unable of years of planning and to complete their college hard work by faculty and degrees due to childcare Dedrick Blue (left), vice president of student services; David Sed- staff members of the New responsibilities and lack of lacek, New Beginnings program coordinator; and Delbert Baker, Beginnings committee. support. president of Oakwood College, participate in the ribbon-cutting The program derives its ceremony marking the official opening of New Beginnings. The program is de- support from the generous signed to address this financial support from New Beginnings renders gifts and financial contri- need by providing single Oakwood College, other services to both male and butions of the community parents with free support- local churches, business female single parents, re- at-large. Anyone desirous ive services and resources organizations, and the gardless of college or uni- of contributing to the on- that will empower them community at-large. versity affiliation. Already going growth and mainte- to successfully reach their David Sedlacek, Ph.D., students from a number of nance of this program may educational goals and a social work professor at local colleges and universi- do so by contacting David matriculate through col- Oakwood College, is the ties have enrolled in the Sedlacek at 256-726-7607, lege. Some of the services program coordinator. He program and are benefiting or by E-mailing him at include counseling and reports that the projected from the support system [email protected]. direct case management, enrollment for the program that the facility provides. —BY GEORGE ASHLEY daycare assistance, paren- was 10 to 12 individuals Tiffany Carter, one of tal workshops, scholarship for the first year; however, the program participants assistance, work-study the program will have opportunities, resume more than doubled its writing, networking and initial target enrollment by friendship opportunities, the end of October 2006. and much more. “We have obviously ad- The program is housed dressed a need in which in a facility that formerly the magnitude and scope functioned as the health is larger than what we an- services building. It ticipated,” denotes Helen was completely reno- Fischle, a social work vated to meet the needs professor at Oakwood Col- of its new occupants and lege. now includes a com- The program is a com- puter room, study room, munity partnership initia- childcare room, group tive for all single parents meeting room, and out- in the Huntsville/Madison door play equipment for County region in need of children. New Beginnings support services while pur- has received tremendous suing a college education. Children at play on the playground of New Beginnings

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Oakwood College

Oakwood and Southern Unite in a Joint Social Justice Retreat It was Theodore difficult for students to Roosevelt who stated, “Jus- grasp its meaning in prac- tice consists not in being tice. She believed that in neutral between right and a world where the idea of wrong, but in finding out promoting social justice the right and upholding it, seems to be eroding, it is wherever found, against crucial for social workers wrong.” This famous quote to be vigilant in pushing formulated the background this concept to the fore- synergy in the develop- front. ment of a social justice Her energy and com- retreat for social work mitment culminated in a students, educators, and social justice retreat for professionals. social workers. The event, Valerie Radu, Ph.D., which took place on Oc- a former Southern Adven- tober 9, was held at the tist University professor New Life church in Chat- and current chair of social tanooga, Tenn., and was Valerie Radu (right), professor at the University of Chattanooga; and George Ashley (center), professor at Oakwood College, along work at the University of attended by local social with students, faculty, and social work professionals, share a Tennessee at Chattanooga, work professionals as well photo moment at the close of the retreat. first conceived the idea. as students and faculty Radu noted that while the from Oakwood College, opportunities for students racial, and gender groups. inclusion of social justice Southern Adventist Uni- and professionals to grow The day concluded theory and knowledge is versity, and the University in their understanding of with individuals sharing a curriculum requirement of Tennessee at Chatta- social justice and how it how the retreat had helped for all accredited social nooga. The event pro- can be applied within their to improve their knowl- work programs, it is often vided a variety of learning professional practice. edge and understanding Some of the day’s of social justice. More events included importantly, it clarified small group what they could do to discussions on ensure continued profes- assigned topi- sional growth in the area cal areas and of social justice. group knowl- —BY GEORGE ASHLEY edge-build- ing exercises. One insightful experience was the oppression CORRECTION: game, through The byline for the which partici- Oakwood College ar- pants were able ticle, “Student Hon- to see how ored for College Suc- general societal cess,” in the November mores affected TIDINGS, on page 24, them person- was omitted. It should ally, and how have been credited to they compared Students share their perspectives on the importance of social justice in a con- George Ashley. temporary society. to other ethnic,

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Oakwood College

Oakwood Church Renders Unconventional Sabbath Service

An estimat- With involve the Oakwood com- ed 2,000 mourn- many of munity in meeting this fam- ers made up of Oakwood’s ily where they were hurting family, class- students hav- most. At the heart of his mates, school ing left for the Sabbath sermon/eulogy administrators, Thanksgiving message was the caution faculty, Hunts- break, church not to lose faith, and the ville city offi- seating pro- need to “hold on” because cials, and com- vided ample “a better day is coming,” munity support- room to ac- expressed through the ers squeezed commodate context of the trials of Job.

into the pews PROFESSOR. HINSON, COMMUNICATION KYNA the outpour- The Oakwood Academy with members ing of mourn- Choir, Oakwood vocalists Oakwood media writing students: LaTeka Camel, Melissa of the Oakwood Lee, and Eddie Saylor, bow their heads in prayer at the ers. Church Joyce and Robert Press- College Seventh- scene of the bus accident. and commu- ley, and other community day Adventist nity members choirs and soloists, were Church on Sab- made spe- among those who contrib- bath morning, November students and their families cial offerings, and a local uted musical selections to 25, to remember 17-year- who were grief-stricken funeral home donated the the service, while family old Tanesha Estella Hill. and in shock following this casket. In a reaction state- and friends tearfully recited Tanesha, whose senior tragic incident. Two teen- ment, Pastor Newborn said poems. portrait was illuminated on age girls died at the scene, that regardless of one’s Oakwood College pres- banners flanking either side and two more passed to faith, when it comes to ident, Dr. Delbert Baker of the platform, was one of their rest later in the hos- death of this magnitude said, “What a tremendous four Lee High School stu- pital. that carries with it such loss. We come together dents who lost their lives in After speaking with the widespread community im- and surround them with a tragic school bus accident Hill family and learning of pact, “you are challenged.” love. In this time of dark- Monday, November 20, their need for assistance in Grasping their need ness, gloom, and grief, it’s on I-565 near downtown making and financing fu- for Christian community all we can do.” Huntsville, Alabama. neral arrangements, Pastor support, Pastor Newborn Mayor Loretta Spen- The school bus was Newborn seized the mo- reached across the bound- cer, City Councilman Dr. transporting students to an ment to exemplify Christian aries of traditional Adven- Richard Showers, and City area technical center when charity. Since a wedding tist Sabbath-keeping to Schools Superintendent a red car driven by another was set for Sun- Dr. Ann Roy Moore, Lee High student allegedly day afternoon who taught Tanesha’s sideswiped it. The bus at the Oakwood mother, took turns ended up barreling through church, he of- expressing their con- the concrete overpass rail- fered the non- dolence and words of ing and nose-diving about Adventist family encouragement in this 30 feet onto Church Street the opportunity to unconventional church below. hold the funeral service. Craig Newborn, Ph.D., at the Oakwood To conclude the ser- Oakwood’s pastor, was one College church vice, Moore presented of several ministers, chap- at no charge and a resolution from the

lains, and counselors who modified the TIMES THE HUNTSVILLE OF COURTESY PHOTO school system to the Hill converged on Huntsville regular Sabbath Huntsville police officers scramble at the family, naming Tanesha Hospital to comfort more service meet their scene of the bus wreck just minutes after the a Five-Star General. than 30 Lee High School needs. accident. —BY MICHELE SOLOMON

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Southern Adventist University

Students Walk Organize Benefit Walk Southern students (Personal Action for Cancer “Breast cancer is the beginning of a long, difficult organized a breast cancer Elimination), was a three- number one cancer diag- journey for the individual. benefit walk in November, mile walk at Collegedale’s nosis in Chattanooga,” says We are excited to be able to raising more than $4,000 for Wolftever Creek Greenway. Heidi Knecht, senior nursing help raise funds.” the Mary Ellen Locher Breast The benefit was the first major and one of the event —BY ANH PHAM Center at Memorial Hospital. of what organizers hope will organizers. “Being diagnosed The benefit, called PACE become an annual event. with breast cancer is the Acrofest Participants Practice in New Facility Southern Adventist that have gymnas- University hosted Acrofest tic programs,” says this year, showcasing the Richard Schwartz, talents of 34 gymnastics professor and Gym- teams from three countries. Master’s coach. With the use of Southern’s After two days new gymnastics facility of training, each of (built during the Phase 1 the teams per- construction of the Well- formed a routine ness Center), participants for the eager audi- were able to practice using ence at the Acrofest The foam pit in the new the latest technology in show on Saturday gymnastics facility gave Acrofest participants the acrobatic sports. night. opportunity to practice “Acrofest is a gymnastic —BY JAIME MYERS difficult stunts without the clinic for Adventist schools fear of injury.

Board of Trustees Votes on New Nursing Center The Southern Adventist facility to meet the University board of trust- educational needs ees has voted to construct of our nursing stu- a new building for the dents,” says Barbara School of Nursing. Former James, School of plans were to renovate and Nursing dean. expand the existing Herin The new nurs- Hall. ing center will be In the past few years, located between the School of Nursing has Daniells and Miller rapidly outgrown Herin halls—in what is Hall. With nearly a quarter currently the Jones of Southern’s student body parking lot. studying nursing, classes The Center for have been held in almost Nursing Education every building on campus, is part of the $9.5 including the Collegedale million Campaign Church and residence halls. for Health and “I’m thrilled that we Healing. The new nursing building will make room for more students to enter the will have a new top-rate —BY JAIME MYERS program.

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Adventist Health System

Gordon Hospital Offers Healing Arts Program Gordon Hospital artwork is finished and col- ists out there.” has teamed up with lected, a hospital committee Sanford adds that it’s each school system chooses several winners never too early to start to present the Heal- for display in the hospital’s teaching children about ing Arts Program to Healing Arts Gallery, which important health issues, and local second graders. is prominently positioned encouraging them to draw Launched in in the main hallway of the what they’ve learned helps 2005, the interactive hospital. them retain the information. program is a free “Because every service and includes child deserves recog- Calhoun elementary students create a brief educational nition for their effort, artistic masterpieces about germs presentation on a we give everyone particular health a blue ribbon of School children are topic, ranging from nutrition participation,” says learning about much more to handwashing and germs, Raina Sanford, Gor- than just math and spelling by a Gordon Hospital staff don Hospital direc- these days. They’re being person. After the presen- tor of radiology and taught basic health princi- tation, each student is Healing Arts Program ples and the value of caring asked to complete a piece committee member. for their body through a of artwork related to the “There are some very Raina Sanford distributes crayons and fun, creative art program. subject matter. Once the talented budding art- paper to the second grade class

Young Criminals Get Hope and Help from Florida Hospital’s New Book

A 17-year-old teen is in everyone has been hurt by choices they jail, accused of a crime so someone or something, and make will serious that he is being tried what you do with that pain determine their as an adult. But, a new can dramatically affect your future. book by Florida Hospital is life. Program coordinator Whether having a profound impact John Richter chooses books serving a on his life. “It taught me that will motivate the teens sentence in to stop blaming people for and broaden their experi- jail, or suffer- my circumstances and take ence to get them out of the ing in silence responsibility for myself street mentality. He plans from a bro- and the future,” said the to teach the book to dozens ken heart, lost imprisoned teen. The teen of other teens in the Youth- friendship, or Author Dick Tibbits meets with young is one of nine boys in the ful Offender Program, who other grievance inmates who have completed a workbook program based on his book. “Literature n’ Living” class are either awaiting trial or story, Forgive at the Orange County Jail’s serving sentences of less to Live teaches Youthful Offender Program than a year. that negative emotions like link between practicing for- who has completed a work- The teens stay at the anger and aggression result giveness and better health, book based on Forgive to jail for an average of four from unresolved grievances and offers readers a clear Live: How Forgiveness Can to eight months. Eighty- and can linger for years, roadmap to uncover their Save Your Life, by Dick Tib- five percent are convicted having negative effects on grievance story, eliminate bits, chief people officer at and sent to adult prisons. life and health. It is based the unresolved anger they Florida Hospital. The others go back into on the first clinical study of can and cannot see, and The book teaches that the community where the its kind that demonstrated a forgive for good.

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Thanksgiving at Our House BY DAN DAVIS One hundred and thirty people guests in the parking lot and escorted with them is through the small team gathered at the Madison Campus them into the banquet hall. Others that open the community service church for Thanksgiving dinner on welcomed the guests at the outside center for a few hours twice a week. Sunday, November 19. About half of entrance. They were escorted to a We will fail if our only contact with those present were people who, until seat at the table rather than simply them is through one student helper then, had only interacted with us being directed where to go. This once or twice a week. As a church, through contacts with our community allowed time for socializing, and we must invest time getting to know service center or the Adopt-a- individuals we would impact Grandparent program. for Christ. They must gain a Why did we invest the comfort level with us, a level time of 70 church members to of trust that cannot come from prepare this special meal? What casual, impersonal contact. we really wanted to do was to One of those working to move everyone closer to the make Thanksgiving at Our heart and soul of our church House a reality said, “In an family—people who only related evangelistic series, we don’t with Madison Campus on the have much opportunity to get periphery—and bring them into to know people. But, today a closer, more intimate knowl- we got to spend all our time KELVIN BEATON KELVIN edge of Jesus through the lives working for and with our Linda McWilliams (center) and her team of volunteers of our members. In essence, we prepared a Thanksgiving meal for 150 people. friends in the community.” had an evangelistic event that Do you long to make an Sunday. helped the guests feel welcomed and impact for God in your community? We tend to think of evangelism wanted, and ensured they were not Would you like to take your spiritual as a series of meetings with an evan- sitting alone at a table. relationship with Jesus to the next gelist who preaches the 28 funda- The fellowship hall was decked level? Your life will take on more mental beliefs. We think of beasts with holiday cheer. There was live meaning as you become involved in and prophecies, commitment cards music, and a Thanksgiving banquet selfless service for others. Many of and baptisms, but this is only a tiny with all the trimmings was cooking us involved in this event believe that part of evangelism. For people to be in the kitchen. we need to find other events, at least at the point in their lives where they One of the guests commented, once a quarter, to invite people to if can make the commitment to Jesus “I was a little nervous coming to a they are to believe that we really do that an evangelistic series requires, church-sponsored function because care. they must have taken many steps I’m a member of another church. before the series begins. But, this was so much During one of the NET series, fun, I think I’d like to Mark Finley introduced the idea of come to your church “Friendship Evangelism.” The idea is again sometime.” that churches should prepare for the The only way we satellite series by having many events can have an impact on where they get to know the people the lives of people is to in their community and where the rub shoulders with them, people get to know them. If we spend time socializing want our friends in the community to with them, and begin to know that we really value them and know where they have desire to know them better, we need needs. We can’t do that

to become involved with them on as we pass them in the BEATON KELVIN another level. store. We won’t be suc- Some of the guests and members who enjoyed Thanks- At our event, greeters met the cessful if our only contact giving at Our House

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BY DAN DAVIS From a Tent to

a SanctuaryBY LAUREN MAZZIO, GLADYS NEIGEL Six years ago a small mis- who you are. I know where you sion group from the Lake City, rent.” Florida, church stepped out in Then the seller began to faith to hold tent meetings in tell the group about his friend, Live Oak, 32 miles away. Ad- who was sick with cancer, that ditional members were added lived behind the church the through evangelistic meetings. company was renting. He told “God knows our wants, our of kind interaction of the church needs, and our cares. He knows members with his friend and of we need our own dwelling a visit and prayer by the pastor place,” said Bible worker Iris and his family. Then he con- Eastwood in 2003. tinued, “I want you to know The church saved for Live Oak charter members in their new church that another church in town more than six years, and with has already put an offer in for the help of a generous donor they offers on the table, it seemed unlike- $250,000. I wouldn’t sell to them for were able to raise $30,000 for a new ly the seller would accept such a low that amount, but I will sell it to you church. Then someone donated acre- offer, but the members decided to for $250,000.” age. In the meantime, they rented act in faith and placed their donated While it had taken the congrega- several different church facilities and acreage on the market. tion six years to raise $30,000, they established a presence in the little Ryan Wiggan, lay pastor, and were able to raise the seemingly town of Live Oak with its population Brendan White, Lake City pastor, met impossible goal of $45,000 more of 6,618. with the seller and his agent, but the in less than two short months. The At the ceremony conferring of- offer was met with swift rejection. down payment was made, the loan ficial status to the Live Oak company The group decided to pray, and the was obtained, and now in just six in April of 2006, Marvin Williams, Holy Spirit seemed to take control years the dream of a “dwelling place” ministerial field secretary for north of the meeting. When the pastors became a reality. Florida, challenged the members to were asked to leave the “Go and tell someone about Jesus.” room while the issues were The church was ready to do that, but discussed, a phone call they were perplexed about fulfilling brought the good news that the challenge from a rented location the donated acreage had they only had access to on Sabbaths. sold after only a week on A church building on Highway the market. 51 sat empty on seven grassy acres After again praying only three miles from town, but the for guidance, the pastors asking price was $280,000. Weeks of rejoined the seller as he fervent prayer led the members to said to them, “The offer, of discover that if they could raise twice course, is too low.” Wiggan the amount they had on hand— began to tell about the Live $30,000—they might be able to offer Oak company when the $235,000 for the building. With other seller interrupted, “I know Ryan Wiggan, lay pastor

J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7 • T IDINGS 31 Oakwood College Feature

SAC Convention—Tell theBY MICHELE Story SOLOMON

Oakwood College juniors Cort- Another Sabbath speaker, Mi- general, and Adventist communica- nee Blayton, Danielle LaTouche, chael Mennard, captured the essence tors in particular, must face as we and Michael Vance took a long but of the convention theme, stating strive to reach a world that is no worthwhile road trip from Hunts- that the story is essentially the same longer enamored by the hype that ville to Baltimore in mid-October, age-old tale that has been repeated so often characterized the print and 2006. They were chaperoned by century after century. Still, readers broadcast media stories of the past. Kyna Hinson, assistant professor in never tire of reading it. “It’s why In his presentation, “The World the department of communication at we’re attracted to stories in the first Changed Overnight,” he stressed, the College. The occasion was the place. It’s because it’s the same story “They want honest revelation, minus annual convention of the Society of we’ve been reading and living for the slick elements. In other words, Adventist Communicators (SAC), and centuries. That’s why we’re drawn ‘keep it real.’” this year’s venue was the Radisson to happy endings—because the story When they were not engaged in Plaza Lord Baltimore in the historic we’re in has one, and we know it… these presentations, student attend- district of Baltimore, Maryland. The genius of Adventism is that we ees were out enjoying convention The convention affords student took the Gospel and put it into the tours designed particularly with them participants the unique opportunity context of The Great Controversy and in mind. These included trips to of learning trade secrets from experts The Desire of Ages. The rest of the the Maryland/District of Columbia in print and broadcast media. In world only has profaned versions of Bureau of the Associated Press, local between convention events, they are [this story], and that’s why we need radio and television stations, and the able to interact freely with prominent to tell it. It’s the concept that God Baltimore Examiner, a free tabloid Adventist professionals and vendors has called us to do something really newspaper that serves the Baltimore in the field of their pursuit. For huge. How will we respond?” metropolitan area. Another specially communicators, it is a chance for Other planned oc- networking and sharing ideas about featured casion invited what works and what doesn’t in the guest pre- all SAC partici- fast-paced professional arena. senters fo- pants on a trip Students and professionals alike cused on cur- to the National attended several breakout sessions, rent trends in Aquarium in which began early Thursday morn- branding and Baltimore. ing, October 12, and ended Friday marketing An awards afternoon. These sessions focused to a diverse banquet on the convention theme, “Story: global com- emceed by The Heart & Soul of Communica- munity. John Torres tion.” Featured presenters challenged Their ses- Kyna Hinson (left), communication professor at and Oakwood Adventist communicators to embrace sions offered Oakwood College, with Oakwood College juniors alumna Frenita the peculiarities of its denomination ideas on the Cortnee Blayton, Danielle LaTouche, and Michael Buddy closed and become emboldened to tell their most effec- Vance. out the week- story. tive tools and end’s activities Sabbath was a time to relax and methods of telling the story, as well on Saturday night. Guest artist and enjoy special presentations made as making the best use of current Oakwood alumnus Duawne Star- by Hope Channel, Mimic Ministries, technology. They also discussed ling provided special music taken and guest speaker Miroslav Pujic, of how to get our stories across as Sev- from his latest CD, “Carried Away.” the Trans-European Division, whose enth-day Adventist communicators Other Oakwood alums in attendance inspiring Sabbath message was “The serving in a postmodern society. included Stacia Dulan, SONscreen Church and the Changing Society.” “Today’s audiences are attracted producer, who made a video presen- Afterward, attendees gathered for a to a more direct, concise, authentic tation showcasing the work of aspir- group picture just outside the hotel, approach,” said one such speaker, ing Adventist cinematographers and then returned to the convention site Eric Rhoads, who emphasized the videographers; and Michele Solo- for lunch. challenges that communicators in mon, director of public relations.

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