AUGUST 2019

What You Should Know About Men’s Health

6 An Ordeal of Faith 7 Seven Ways to Prepare for Medical Emergencies at Church 8 Meet the 2019 Caring Heart Award Recipients 20 Youth Ministry’s Rustic Blessings, Part 2 insideAUGUST2019

4 4 What You Should Know About Men’s Health My husband, Art, was visiting a friend with whom he was working on a project. During the visit, his friend, who was diagnosed with hypertension, took out his machine and measured his blood pressure. 6 An Ordeal of Faith Sometimes the Lord gives us a test because He wants to give us a testimony. My test and testimony began on March 30, 2018. iStock.com/noipornpan

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7 Seven Ways to Prepare for Medical Emergencies at Church If someone in your church suddenly needs emergency 8 medical attention is your church prepared to quickly respond? 8 Meet the 2019 Caring Heart Award Recipients Eight academy students in the Atlantic Union Conference are the recipients of the 2019 Caring Heart Award.

3 President’s Perspective 4 1 Northeastern 21 Bulletin Board 0 1 Bermuda 6 1 Northern New England 21 Obituaries 1 Greater New York 8 1 Southern New England 22 Classified Ads 2 1 New York 2 0 Youth Ministry Supplement

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2 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Health: Our Best Investment

iving a healthy lifestyle not only those from other parts of the world, for benefits individuals, but also their prayers and support. Lthose who may be within their My wife, Yvonne, and I were bless- sphere of influence. As we get older, ed with the opportunity to be guests our bodies are subject to more and at the Wildwood Lifestyle Center in more diseases that can cause devastat- Wildwood, Georgia. It is a supporting ing impacts on our lives and the lives ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist of our families. It is, therefore, very Church that provides educational, important that we pay more attention health, and evangelistic services to our to our health as we age and do what- local and worldwide communities. They ever we can to improve it. The Apostle are well known for their care and atten- John greeted Gaius saying, “Beloved, tion, particularly in reshaping lifestyles. I pray that you may prosper in all Great emphasis is given to the things and be in health, just as your eight laws of health—NEWSTART®: soul prospers”—3 John 2, NKJV. Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunshine, We are privileged to be members Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, God. The treatments and benefits we an institution that promotes healthy received included hydrotherapy, mas- habits and lifestyles. Unfortunately, a sage, natural remedies, and nutritional large percentage of our membership education as it applies to adhering to does not put these healthy habits into a plant-based diet. It was also a good practice. Yes, a vast majority of our place to relax, recharge, and reshape my membership does not eat unclean routine. As a result of our time spent “As we get older, our meats, drink alcoholic beverages, or there, we are giving greater attention to practice any of the prohibitions listed our health than ever before. in Leviticus 11. Nonetheless, we do Given the many instances of sickness bodies are subject not pay enough attention to the other that are occurring among our laity and aspects of healthy living. We have minsters alike, we need to place more excellent medical institutions, where importance on the subject of health. thousands of medical professionals are The public has a good impression of to more and more trained, yet we still fall short of having the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s the majority of our membership follow health practices. However, we can do a healthy lifestyle. much better in educating our members diseases that can In recent years, many of us have been and the wider community on how to more inclined to follow a plant-based diet. implement these ideas in their daily In many studies, Seventh-day Adventists lives. This will help to advance the gos- cause devastating have been found to be some of the health- pel of Jesus Christ. iest people in the world. Yet, we can do so As it has been said by Ellen G. White, much more by using our health message “Thousands, yes, millions, who walk to engage and have a greater impact on the earth, are suffering from their own impacts on our our members and our community. wrong course of action. Should not Many of our members, pastors, and those for whom Christ has given His church leaders alike are experiencing life place a value upon their own happi- lives and the lives chronic and devastating diseases, such ness, peace, and healthfulness by obey- as heart attacks, cancer, and strokes, to ing nature’s laws? We are the Lord’s name a few. Being affected myself by property by creation and by redemp- one of these illnesses was a wake-up tion, and He requires that we study of our families.” call for me. I was forced to examine my how to care for our bodies, observing own lifestyle and made some drastic carefully the laws of life, health, and changes in my everyday life. I would purity”—This Day With God, p. 123. like to say thank you to my family, fel- low administrators, departmental direc- G. Earl Knight is president of the Atlantic tors, staff, friends, and the members Union Conference and chairman of the of the Atlantic Union Conference, and Atlantic Union College Corporation.

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What You Should Know ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH By Patricia Humphrey

y husband, Art, was visiting Why Men Don’t Get Check-ups Another reason for men’s reluctance a friend with whom he According to a study published in to visit a doctor is that they are often Mwas working on a project. the American Journal of Preventive hesitant to discuss physical symptoms During the visit, his friend, who Medicine, men were less likely to get that might cause embarrassment. was diagnosed with hypertension, regular physical examinations than Some aspects of a physical exam can took out his machine and measured women. A survey of men and women also be unpleasant, causing men to his blood pressure. “Hey, man, found that men were three times more shy away from doctor’s offices. Denial what are you doing?” Art asked. His likely than women to report that they can also be a factor with men who friend explained that ever since his had not seen a doctor in the past refuse to seek medical attention. diagnosis, he had begun to monitor 12 months. The reasons are varied, Believing that health problems are a his blood pressure regularly, along but according to an article posted threat to his masculinity, a man may with implementing some lifestyle on the website of a major medical simply deny that he has a problem changes and taking medication. insurance company, one reason men at all, and thus, avoid visiting the Then he offered to check Art’s blood are reluctant to visit a doctor is that doctor. Subconsciously, a man who is pressure. “I don’t need to do that,” Art as long as men are feeling fine, they in denial may harbor such thoughts as matter-of-factly told his friend. But don’t think they need to see a doctor “I don’t want to hear what the doctor figuring that he had nothing to lose, (remember Art’s reaction—even after might tell me.” Two psychologists at he reluctantly allowed him to take the seeing his blood pressure reading?). Rutgers University, Diana Sanchez and blood pressure reading. “Whoa!” his friend exclaimed when the reading of 172/117 displayed on the blood pressure monitor. “You’d better get in to see a doctor right away!” he admonished. “You are headed for big trouble—like a heart attack or stroke—if you don’t get your blood pressure under control!” “But I feel just fine!” Art insisted. “There’s absolutely nothing wrong with me!” Though convinced that he was in perfect health, Art followed up on his friend’s advice to visit his physician (to whom he was long overdue for a visit). Today, Art is convinced that God’s providence led to the discovery of his high blood pressure, and had he not followed through with his friend’s suggestions, he might not be alive today. iStock.com/FredFroese

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Mary Himmelstein, shed additional women. The Skin Cancer Foundation The CDC recommends that those light on the male mindset regarding predicts that in 2019, approximately who have heart disease or diabetes, medical issues. A study conducted 7,230 people will die of melanoma; or who have a family history of high by the two researchers found that among those, 4,740 will be men and cholesterol, should be checked more men who hold to traditional views of 2,490 (about half) will be women. often. Blood pressure should be masculinity—that males are supposed Next to skin cancer, prostate cancer, checked every two years, unless it to be tough and brave—were more which increasingly affects men as exceeds 120-139 over 80-89. likely to ignore medical problems. they age, is the most common type of Beginning at age 50, men should be cancer in men. screened for prostate cancer and colon Common Men’s Health Issues Just as with high blood pressure, cancer, but screening should begin The American Heart Association diabetes can be a silent health threat, as early as age 40 if there is a family reports that one out of three men especially for men. A person can have history of the disease. suffer from cardiovascular disease in diabetes or pre-diabetes for years Mental health is another area of some form, and nearly three million without symptoms, which can lead to concern for men. Although depression men suffer from stroke every year. multiple problems. A study cited by affects women in greater numbers According to the Centers for Disease the National Center for Biotechnology than men, according to WebMD, Control (CDC), the number-one cause Information found that men had a more than six million men suffer with of death in males is heart disease. This higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes depression, and men are less likely is followed by cancer, unintentional than women. This is largely due to to seek treatment or support. Steven injuries, chronic lower respiratory higher levels of visceral fat (belly fat) Gilchrist, M.D., in an April 2019 diseases, stroke, and diabetes. in men. Woman’s Day article on men’s health, Matthew Hoffman, M.D., in a WebMD recommends that men talk with their article on men’s health, says that, “Out “Believing that health doctors about mental health at their of the 15 leading causes of death, men annual check-ups. He also suggests lead all of them, except Alzheimer’s problems are a threat to his that wives accompany their husbands disease, which many men don’t live on medical appointments, because long enough to develop.” masculinity, a man may men often find it difficult to talk about The sad reality is that many of such issues. the diseases that lead to early death simply deny that he has a As mentioned earlier, lifestyle are preventable, and with regular plays a key role in men’s health. And preventive care, appropriate screenings problem at all, and thus, the good news is that many healthy as recommended by a physician, and lifestyle practices can help to prevent healthy lifestyle practices, a great deal avoid visiting the doctor.” more than one disease. For men to of illness and early death, especially live longer and healthier, they should in men, could be avoided. According An Ounce of Prevention get plenty of exercise (at least 30 to the World Health Organization, “Men go to the doctor less than minutes a day), achieve a healthy women outlive men by six to eight women and are more likely to have weight, consume a whole foods, years. While these differences in life a serious condition when they do,” plant-based diet (and avoid excess fat, expectancy are attributed in part to says Matthew Hoffman, M.D. Medical sugar, and salt), eat more fruits and biological factors, lifestyle plays a very experts recommend that to stay vegetables, steer clear of saturated fat, important role in the shorter lifespan healthy, men should get an annual and shun risky behaviors (a major of men. physical, and depending on their cause of injury and disease in men). While cancer is a leading cause of age, family history, and their doctor’s This is the Adventist health message illness and death among both genders recommendations, certain screening in a nutshell! in the U.S., two types of cancer are tests should be performed. Not all a major issue for men: skin cancer medical professionals agree on when Pat Humphrey is a (melanoma in particular), and prostate (or what) screenings should occur, freelance writer and editor who enjoys writing about cancer. According to the American but many advise that men get their healthful living. Academy of Dermatology, men are cholesterol checked beginning at age more likely to die of melanoma than 20, and every five years thereafter.

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An Ordeal of Faith By Teddy Williamson

“My strong words of advice to all my fellow brothers in Christ is to take your health seriously. Get regular check-ups, even if you eat healthfully.”

ometimes the Lord gives us a my family and friends, was stretched overwhelming support, prayers, and test because He wants to give to the limit. Despite this, I knew the encouragement, and in doing so, Sus a testimony. My test and Lord was in the battle with me. After gave new meaning to the definition testimony began on March 30, 2018. three gruesome weeks in the hospital, of family. Hundreds of friends also Following a routine colonoscopy, my the Lord showed up in a miraculous prayed, cried, called, texted, visited, doctor discovered that I had a mass way. Everything that was trapped messaged, and encouraged. They are in the terminal ileum—the distal end in my stomach suddenly made its a great reminder of the true value of the small intestine that intersects way out. of friendship. with the large intestine. Upon initial Through this ordeal, I was never Special thanks goes to the Greater inspection, the gastroenterologist did alone. As already mentioned, the Lord New York Conference (GNYC), the not see anything suspicious in my was always with me, but so, too, were GNYC Youth Ministries department, colon; therefore, the procedure should all my family and friends. Janet, my the Atlantic Union Conference Youth have ended and I would have received Ministries team, my home church— a clear report. However, he stated that Emmanuel in Bronx, New York, and a “voice” in his head kept telling him the numerous other churches who just to venture a little deeper. In obedience kept praying and praying. to the “voice,” he went past my colon Today, just over 15 months since where he found a massive tumor my diagnosis, I am doing well. No deeply hidden. Had he not discovered trace of the cancer has been detect- the tumor, the consequences could ed, and I am on my way to a full have been severe or fatal within recovery. AMEN! a matter of months. I was later This may sound like it was an diagnosed (more accurately) as having ordeal (and it was), but buried within neuroendocrine carcinoma, or cancer this experience are tremendous in the small intestine. testimonies and awesome praises. I Two weeks later, on April 13, thank the Lord for allowing me to 2018, I was admitted to the hospital use this experience to encourage and to remove the affected parts of the strengthen others. intestines. What was expected to be My strong words of advice to all my a short journey turned out to be a fellow brothers in Christ is to take your Janet, Teddy Williamson’s wife, never left his bedside while he long battle that would test the very was dealing with his medical challenges. health seriously. Get regular check-ups, fabric of my faith. Immediately after even if you eat healthfully (as I do). the procedure, my stomach became wife of 29 years, who never left my Develop a relationship with your doc- distended and unresponsive. For bedside, not even for a night, was tor, and don’t be afraid to ask the tough weeks, the medical team tried to indispensable with all of her support questions. It has been said, and it is initiate peristaltic movement, but and care. Our sons, who suffered true, early detection does save lives. nothing happened. With the risk just as much with us, were also there for sepsis and other complications all along. Teddy Williamson is the Greater New looming and the medical team totally My entire family (and I mean entire) York Conference Adventist Youth Ministries assistant director. confounded, my faith, and that of shed many tears, but also offered

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website Ways to Prepare for 7 Medical Emergencies at Church f someone in your church were to suddenly need emergency medical attention, would your church be prepared to quickly respond? Churches are not immune from medical emergencies. They can happen anywhere and at anytime. Therefore, it Iis important for your church to always be ready to respond in the event of a medical situation. Here are seven things your church can do to be prepared:

Give thoughtful consideration 4 to placement of the first-aid kit and AED. The first-aid kit and AED should be placed in accessible locations, but somewhere that they won’t be tampered with. If you have a large building, consider having more than one first-aid kit, each strategically placed.

Assign people to regularly inspect 5 the first-aid kit and AED. In your emergency plan, be sure to assign one or two people the responsibility of regularly inspecting the first-aid kit and replacing anything used or missing. The AED should iStock.com/coffeekai also be inspected to make sure that the battery is charged Establish a designated team and ready to go. to handle medical emergencies. 1 Offer training for those who may If your church does not already have a team for handling medical emergencies, you should consider creating one. The 6 not have medical training. size of your church does not matter; every church should Your medical response team will only be effective if all the have a team. The team should be comprised of medical team members have the proper training. Consider offering professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and emergency classes in first aid, CPR, and AED use, so that the team will medical technicians. be able to provide basic care until medical professionals arrive. Include in the training key church personnel and members of the church who have the most contact with the Create a plan and a schedule of congregation during Sabbath School, the worship service, 2 medical personnel on duty. and other events. Creating a plan and a schedule of medical personnel who will be on duty during the church service and other func- Communicate. tions will ensure that someone who knows what to do is Once the medical team is established, churches should always available in the event of an emergency. It is also 7 let the congregation know that the team exists, who is important to have one or two additional people available as involved, and their role and function. A schedule should be a back up, should the situation require it. shared, so that people know who is on duty. Post the sched- ule in a place visible to everyone (e.g., the church bulletin, Make sure you are the bulletin board, on the church’s app, etc.), especially the 3 properly equipped. ushers. Communication is key. Your church should have, at a minimum, one first-aid kit. Consider getting the kit from a professional supplier, since It is true that we don’t know exactly when a medical they offer a larger variety of supplies. The church should emergency might occur, but taking proactive steps to be also have an automated external defibrillator (AED). Having ready to manage a medical emergency is important and an AED could mean the difference between life and death. could save lives.

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ight academy VII Memorial Hospital as a ten. Now, as the Student kindergarten to twelfth students in candy striper, helping to feed Association president, she grade. She attends Broadway patients, helping them with has become the welcoming church, where she has served Ethe Atlantic menu selections, or encour- face of GBA. She is a nat- as a Sabbath School teacher, Union Conference are aging patients with her words ural-born leader and has Pathfinder staff member, and the recipients of the and through her warm smile. served the class of 2019 in Master Guide. She has also volunteered for various capacities, including She has a heart for helping 2019 Caring Heart the past three years with as the senior class vice pres- those in need. She has taught Award. These juniors or Tomorrow’s Voices, helping ident. children during the summer seniors were recognized autistic children to commu- Aside from her leadership months for four years, cleans nicate through sign language in the classroom, she has her church every week on for demonstrating a and to articulate words for proven to be an exceptional Sunday mornings, and has personal commitment conversation. Additionally, leader in sports. She has worked with deaf children. to making the world a she is the founder of a charity a passion for basketball, She recently spearheaded the that gives school supplies and as the energetic team school’s holiday gift-package better place and sharing to underprivileged children captain, enjoys playing and program for needy children, the love of God. Each in Jamaica. always encouraging her and has consistently partici- student received a Whether volunteering or team to do their best. pated in the annual “Impact assisting others inside or out- Her caring heart can be Woodside” community ser- $500 scholarship and a side of school, she does what seen as she interacts with vice effort, which includes plaque. Congratulations needs to be done to assist her peers and staff mem- distributing packages to the to the 2019 Caring Heart others and ultimately makes a bers, and she is always community, volunteering at profound impact in the lives of willing to provide a helping a daycare, ministering on a Award recipients. those whom she serves. She is hand, words of encourage- health van, and playing live a member of the Devonshire ment, or a listening ear. music at the town square. Bluebirds Pathfinder Club, She loves giving back to At school she has served where she serves as a junior her local community through as girls’ activity leader counselor teaching the Friend various outreach programs for her class, president of Class to the younger members. with her church and has Compassion Ministry, presi- She serves as the class treasur- taken her love for helping dent of “Adventist Youth For er and school prefect and uses people globally by participat- Better Living” ministry, and these opportunities to display ing in multiple mission trips as a cellist in the school’s a positive school spirit and to South America. orchestra. She would like to good citizenship as an exam- become an interpreter for ple of positive leadership. the deaf and an FBI agent for special victim cases. Askiah Mohammed, a senior, at Bermuda Institute, is committed to excellence and servant leadership. She is dependable, optimistic, and honest. She enjoys helping others with her calm and warm personality. She understands the impor- tance of service and giving Na-Jaraie Rodriguez, back to her community. a senior at Greater New For the past three years, Hannah Guillen has attend- York Academy, is a product she has consistently volun- ed Greater Boston Academy of Seventh-day Adventist Xavier Griffith is a senior teered at the King Edward (GBA) since pre-kindergar- Christian education from at Northeastern Academy.

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He has always displayed an she has volunteered for her caring, and for bringing D.C. to help the ARTV interest in building things. school, at church, and in her out the best in him and (Adventist Review) He is an avid researcher of local community. pushing him to do better. production team to create “do it yourself” videos. He Last year, she volunteered During his years at South a commercial. completed his own unpub- on Friday afternoons to Brooklyn Academy, Clyde He attended a class lished book series in which help in Pine Tree Academy’s had many opportunities on video at 3ABN, and the main character of his kindergarten room. Last to demonstrate and utilize he worked at Camp story possesses all the summer, she gave back his leadership skills. He Winnekeag for the last two things he wanted to build. to her community as she spearheaded a mission years as the videographer. He participated in a pro- volunteered all summer as trip to Denmark in April This year, he went back gram called Employment an usher at the Maine State 2018. Being in charge of to Laos to make a film, and Technology Center, Music Theater. Each year the trip gave him a better conduct interviews, and where he successfully at Christmas time, she also sense of responsibility and help provide eyeglasses assembled robots and pro- helps behind the scenes in leadership. He says the for the people in Laos gram software. He is in the The Greatest Gift, one of her “experience has made me a and Thailand. process of building an elec- church’s largest evangelistic better and greater person,” tric scooter. outreach programs. and he has more of the A conscientious student, This year, while on a tools he needs to help him Xavier has always been the two-week mission trip build a better tomorrow. quiet one in his classes. He to India, she led out in is mild-mannered, kind, children’s church for 200 and compassionate. He is kids every night while respectful and respected the adults were attending by his peers and teachers. an evangelistic series. He is a hands-on student During the daytime, she who always makes himself visited many villages and available to anyone who passed out toys and stuffed needs his help. He is active animals to children and Celeste Bryant came to in both church and school, prayed with families. She Union Springs Academy and particularly enjoys out- also assisted in a sewing as a senior. Her infectious reach programs. project that helped to teach smile and friendly manner 55 women how to sew. Paul Keeffe went to immediately ingratiated her South Lancaster Academy with the other students. for high school because Her worship talks from her of the problems that exist own experience with the with bullying, swearing, Lord throughout the school and drugs in the public year, and her soft heart that school. With his love for senses when others may the Lord, he decided to need a friend or a helping put his efforts into mission hand, have been a blessing work, teaming up with his to the school. former religion teacher, Jonathan Niño, who has a Sarah Delaware, a junior mission in Laos called Oon at Pine Tree Academy, is a Clyde David Senat was Jai (“warm heart”). shining example of a student the salutatorian of South In his junior year, he who demonstrates Christian Brooklyn Academy’s class went to Laos to film a service and leadership. In of 2019. He credits his documentary for the addition to being a positive mother for raising him to mission. That year he influence among her peers, be humble, modest, and also went to Washington,

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Mobile Sabbath School Ministry Caters to Homebound Members

purred by a love of persons, of which 17 per- It is heartwarming and vated to continue to serve Shelping and sharing, cent are seniors. The official satisfying to see the joy the the Lord. It was with the along with a love and membership of the Hamilton seniors express when the desire to impart a similar concern for older people, church is 879, and coin- team sings with them. While blessing to others that Small Shurnett Caines, a 40-plus- cidentally, 17 percent are they may not remember that became a member. years member of the seniors. Out of this group, it is the Sabbath, they seem In a letter to the pas- Hamilton church, birthed up to 2 percent are home- refreshed as the team minis- tor and members of the the idea of a Mobile bound or in care facilities, ters to them. Hamilton church, Allan and Sabbath School. and eligible for visitation by Deana Small joined Yolanda Vallis, who have The Mobile Sabbath School the Mobile Sabbath School the team after the Mobile not worshiped in a church ministry has been active ministry team. Sabbath School ministered in more than five years, for the past three years and The program includes to her and her husband. The expressed their love and caters to the homebound singing hymns, praying, duo were involved in a traf- appreciation for the Mobile members of the church, who reading a short testimonial fic accident, resulting in the Sabbath School team. “We because of age or infirmity, have experienced the joy can no longer attend church and love in six wonderful services on the Sabbath. women [who] make up the The ministry helps to bring Mobile Sabbath School. Sabbath School to these for- Never demanding or invad- mer church attendees in their ing, but always in love, they homes, at the hospital, or in enter our home and hearts the care facility where they with prayer and songs of reside. The ministry intends praise and love that uplift that members are assured of our Lord and Savior. the church’s love and con- “My wife is so alert and cern for them, and it encour- moved during these visits ages them to remain steadfast that I get teary-eyed as I and true to their faith in God observe her singing, smiling, in their twilight years. and enjoying the worship Each Sabbath during service with these dedicated Sabbath School, the team— ladies. They bring a ray of Shurnett Caines, Betty sunshine to our home. I am Anne Lowe, Diane Cassidy, sure that the other home- Thelma Wong, Deana Small, bound church members are and Juliet Dillas, (and occa- as richly blessed as we are.” sionally, Dwayne Burgess, The ministry is serving elder, and Robert Dillas)— a need in and around the leaves to conduct its min- Hamilton church territory, istry to one or two seniors. The Mobile Sabbath School ministry team caters to the homebound members of the church. but as the island’s senior Presently, the Mobile population and that of the Sabbath School ministry has or sharing personal testimo- loss of their vehicle, along church increases, the team made approximately 162 vis- nies, and a brief lesson that with sustaining personal sees no decline in the need its to former church attend- may be between five-to-10 injuries. Since they could for this type of ministry. To ees. Those consistently min- minutes long. The entire not attend church, Small the contrary, as they have istered to have mainly been program can take from 15 related that they began to ministered, they have seen a from the Hamilton church to 35 minutes, depending feel spiritually downcast, need to also reach out to the congregation, but include on the tolerance of those but then the Mobile Sabbath unchurched seniors. others who are members of ministered to. Mark Finley’s School visited them. She —Betty Anne Lowe, Mobile Sabbath sister churches. lessons in the monthly edi- recounted that the ministry School team member, Hamilton church According to Bermuda’s tion of the Adventist Review encouraged and refreshed 2016 Census, the popula- magazine serve as a source their hearts, and they were tion of the island is 63,277 of Sabbath School lessons. spiritually revived and moti-

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GNYC Young Adults Take the Good News to Mexico

en young adults from the Greater TNew York Conference (GNYC) traveled to Toluca, Mexico, to conduct a nine-day evangelistic series in local churches. Working with ShareHim, a donor-supported ministry of the Carolina Conference, each person was assigned a church where they present- ed biblical messages on topics based on Adventist fundamental beliefs. Ariel Manzueta, GNYC Youth Ministries director, and GNYC pastor Enmanuel Contreras mentored the young adults. Eleven churches host- ed the evangelism team (Manzueta and Contreras shared one church). From June 14 to June 22, each person preached a message every night at their local church, as well as one additional message on Sabbath afternoons, for a total of 11 sermons. “The churches were very impressed with the young adults preaching the Adventist message,” Manzueta said. Izuchi Ukegbu appreciated the warm Greater New York Conference young adults conducted a nine-day evangelistic series at local churches in Toluca, Mexico. hospitality he received. “The people were very loving and kind.” ShareHim organized the logistics to bring the group to Mexico, arranged for their lodging, transportation, and meals, as well as coordinated details with the local conference. ShareHim also provided the sermon materials for the young adults to present at each service. Manzueta and Contreras worked with the speakers each day to review the previous night’s service, said. “Having all that, taught me how back to New York with not only won- assisted them with customizing and per- to focus on what a sermon should be. derful memories, but also an unforget- sonalizing their message, and provided I had to learn what I was speaking table experience of being used by the instructions and tips to prepare for the about, get to the main point that I Holy Spirit to bring people to Christ. upcoming evening. wanted the people to leave with, and Seventeen-year-old Lisa Salvodon, For Jancarlos Reyes, the sermon top- then establish a [communication] vehi- the youngest person to preach with the ics and Bible stories were familiar, but cle that we would both understand.” group, learned “when you let go and preaching about them was quite differ- Initially believing that they were to let God take care of situations, despite ent. “It’s one thing to know a subject, only preach one sermon a piece, many how life might be at the moment, it but its another thing to try to teach were surprised at the thought of being always works out for good.” other people about it.” responsible for preaching an entire Many young adults at the local The trip inspired many of the young series. “At first, I was like, ‘What?’ But churches were especially moved by see- adults to come out of their comfort God worked with all of us. He gave us ing their peers preaching God’s Word. zone; more than half of them had the words, the courage, and the peace “The local conference president told never preached before. Jean-Manuel to get through it all,” said Ukegbu. me that some of the young adults from Rymer had previously participated in During the week, a total of 14 peo- these churches now want to organize a GNYC’s “Preach It,” but during this ple were baptized, with an additional trip to go somewhere and do the same trip to Mexico, he learned a lot about 40 who are working with local church thing,” added Manzueta. what makes a sermon. “ShareHim gave leadership to prepare for baptism in —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant communication us an abundance of materials,” Rymer the near future. The young adults came director, Atlantic Union Conference at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 11 NEW YORK CONFERENCE

Auburn Church Members Focus on Community Service

reat needs in the com- David Franklin, Miracle City Gmunity require great church pastor, which was one actions by the church. With of the most impactful sessions this in mind, delegates from for the delegates who attend- the Auburn church partici- ed from Auburn church. This pated in the North American session presented key infor- Division (NAD) Adventist mation on the relationship Community Services (ACS) between the church and the Convention in Columbia, community. The delegates Maryland. They were able to also attended “Cross Cultural gather information about the Ministry” by Sung K. Kwon, experiences that other ACS NAD ACS executive director. leaders have faced, as well as They also participated in the valuable planning methods “Intentional Acts of Kindness” offered by the NAD’s ACS seminar by Jose Cortes, Jr., leaders. Delegates from the NAD associate ministerial Auburn church were inspired director for evangelism. Auburn church members, from left, Carol Baxter, Dolly and Kyle Brown, Faye Wilson, and Diantha to develop a church plan to Pratt stand in front of a sign at the North American Division Adventist Community Service Convention. —Reynolds Rodriguez, serve the community. communication director, New York The training focused and included 12 sessions. seminar titled “Engaging our Conference on community outreach Among the sessions was a Community,” presented by

Joy of Troy Church Participates in Statewide Open House

or the very first time, church members gave tours brought food for potluck awarded a $10,000 grant by Fmembers from the Joy of the church building and from their individual the New York Landmarks of Troy church in Troy, invited visitors to other homelands and wore the Conservancy’s Sacred Sites New York, participated in events held at the church. native dress of their culture. program to help with the a statewide Sacred Sites In addition to giving On Sunday, the church cost of repairing the church. Open House, sponsored by tours, the church held held a Health Expo for the The Sacred Sites Open the New York Landmarks an International Day on community. They served House Weekend is an annual Conservancy, on the Sabbath, May 18, and refreshments, had giveaways, event that showcases “the weekend of May 18-19. featured all of the cultures distributed literature, broad spectrum of historical During the open house, in the church. Members and held blood pressure periods, faith traditions, screenings, glucose testing, and styles of religious and doctor consultations. architecture around New At least 14 people from the York State” (bit.ly/2KTf0j1). community attended the The theme for the weekend events and open house that was “From Medieval to weekend, which created an Modern: Celebrating New opportunity for members York’s Religious Art and to connect with the Architecture.” Visitors were community. able to tour more than 150 In January 2016, Joy of religious institutions across Troy church was officially New York State, including listed on both the state and Joy of Troy church. National Historic registries, —Annette Barnes, elder, Joy of which made them eligible Troy church for the Sacred Sites Grant to complete construction Allan Gonzales work on certain areas of the These Joy of Troy church members and three doctors from the Kinderhook church who participated in the Sacred Sites Open House pause to take a photo after the culmination of the church. In October 2017, weekend of events. Joy of Troy church was

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Highlights of New York Conference’s 2019 Camp Meeting

he 2019 New York provided daily. S. Joseph TConference (NYC) Kidder, professor at the Camp Meeting was a time Seventh-day Adventist of rejoicing and fellowship Theological Seminary in for all who attended. Under Berrien Springs, Michigan, the theme “Why Jesus: was the guest speaker for Certainty in an Uncertain the first weekend. New World,” from morning York Conference president, until evening, the attendees Miguel Crespo, spoke on participated in events, the second weekend. David seminars, and worship Klinedinst, Chesapeake services organized by the Conference Evangelism and local conference leaders. Church Growth director, Beginning on Friday, presented the messages June 21, and closing on during the weekdays. Elias Saturday, June 29, on the Zabala, Sr., Atlantic Union campus of Union Springs Conference treasurer, Academy in Union Springs, was the guest speaker for New York, thousands of the Hispanic Ministries people gathered together meeting, which was attended At a special ceremony during the New York Conference camp meeting Sonia Park, left, is commissioned as a teacher, and Lenox Brown, standing with his wife, Trudy-Ann Brown, is ordained as a pastor. to be enriched by the by members of the local biblical expositions, cultural Hispanic churches. presented by local speakers, was commissioned into the displays, and spiritual Several presentations, including William McNeil, ministry of teaching. experiences that were seminars, and sermons were retired pastor and former A 5K was celebrated with NYC executive secretary; dozens of participants, and Bu Bu, a NYC pastor; several seminars on health, Rukanika Kwihangana, a family, and spiritual topics Westvale church member; took place during the week. and Innocent Ntekereze, Children and youth also refu- a Genesee Park Boulevard eled their spiritual growth church member; among through dedicated daily wor- many others. ship services and wholesome This year’s NYC camp Christian activities. Jesus meeting also included and His ministry was the a spiritual ceremony on center of all the presentations Saturday, June 22, in during camp meeting. which Lenox Brown was —Reynolds Rodriguez, communication ordained as a pastoral director, New York Conference minister, and Sonia Park

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Nine Teachers Among Those Recognized During Graduation Ceremony

everal Northeastern SConference schools held their annual graduation cer- emony on Monday, June 24, at the New Rochelle church in New Rochelle, New York. Participating schools includ- ed the following elementary schools: Bethel, Bethesda Junior Academy, Hanson Place, Jamaica, Linden, R.T. Hudson, and the Westchester Area schools; along with the two acad- emies, Northeastern and South Brooklyn. In all, 46 students graduated from the elementary schools and 37 Photos: JeNean Lendor students graduated from the Nine educators (holding plaques) who will be retiring this year are recognized at the graduation ceremony for Northeastern Conference schools. two high schools. The commencement speaker, 23-year-old Danielle McDonald, D.P.T., who graduated from the Jamaica school just seven years ago, reminded the graduates of their worth. “You are more than conquerors, and great- er is He that is in you than he that is in the world,” McDonald said. “Step out of your comfort zone and into your God-given future. Northeastern Conference administrators who Follow your passions and participated in the graduation ceremony for flee the limitations of others. Northeastern Conference schools are, from left, Daniel Honoré, president: Robert Chandler, You will succeed!” In view are some of the graduates from the Northeastern and South Brooklyn academies. treasurer, and Oswald Euell, executive secretary. More than $100,000 in scholarships from Acknowledging the work of Andrews University, La the teachers, Daniel Honoré, Sierra University, Oakwood Northeastern Conference University, and Washington president, said, “You may Adventist University were not receive what you are due awarded to the high school here on earth, but when you graduates who achieved in get to heaven, and when you academics and leadership. look around and see your Nine teachers who have students, that reward will be served the schools and will worth more than anything be retiring this year were that could be given to you also recognized. They have on earth.” a combined total of more —JeNean Lendor, assistant to than 200 years of service the president for communication, Graduates, parents, and supporters attend the annual graduation ceremony for several to the education field. Northeastern Conference Northeastern Conference schools.

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Solid Rock Reaches Community with Health Expo

embers of the Solid stituent liaison and manager MRock church conducted for New York State Senator a Family Wellness Health James Sanders. She thanked Expo on June 9 to help the members of Solid Rock residents of the Far church for taking the initia- Rockaway community to tive to hold the health expo learn how to live a healthier in their community. George lifestyle while addressing indicated to the Solid Rock any health concerns they church members that she is may have. willing to help the church In addition to the with future events they may Solid Rock church mem- bring to the community. bers, Pathfinders, and The Solid Rock Health Adventurers, other partic- Lisa M. George, constituent liaison and manager for New York State Senator James Sanders, Ministries department is ipants at the health expo center, joins Linda Bradley, Solid Rock church Health Ministries director, left, and Maria Jackson, about assisting the church included representatives church member, right, at the church’s Family Wellness Health Expo at the Cardozo Playground in members, as well as the Arverne, New York. from Health First Insurance, surrounding community United Health Care, and expo, held at the Cardozo tent was set up for those with living healthier, happier the Addabbo Health Clinic. Playground in Arverne, from the community who lives as they share the good Each entity came ready to New York, were able to get wanted prayer. news of Jesus’ soon return. serve the community. Those screened for various health Present at the health expo —Nadaya Jones, communication who stopped by the health issues. In addition, a prayer was Lisa M. George, the con- director, Solid Rock church

NECACS Center Serves Brunch to Women of the Community

he Northeastern served to other women in TConference Adventist the community. Community Services Participating at the event (NECACS) Center has been was Keicha Gosling, the serving the Corona commu- NECACS center director; nity of Queens, New York, W. Fitzgerald Kerr, the since its reopening on June NECACS department direc- 17, 2013. At the NECACS tor; and Mireille St. Pierre, Center, they offer a food the Northeastern Conference pantry, clothing distribution, Women’s Ministries depart- Fifty-five women attend a Mother's Day brunch sponsored by the Northeastern Conference disaster response, free health ment director, who gave a Adventist Community Services Center. screenings, and community word of encouragement to the information about God “We want to say, to God development (job referrals, the women. and for the opportunity to be the glory, great things immigration services, and At the end of the program have someone pray for their He hath done! We say notary public). and during the following needs. Many others were thank you to Northeastern This past May, the food-pantry distribution grateful for an opportuni- Conference and its leaders NECACS Center hosted days, the guests who attend- ty to be catered to and to for their ongoing support. its first-ever Mother’s Day ed the Mother’s Day Brunch socialize with others. Thank you to the dedicated brunch with about 55 expressed their gratitude The NECACS Center goes volunteers, who deny them- women in attendance. The and contentment with the beyond meeting people’s selves and their own person- event was held in the cen- program. One mother said, immediate physical needs al duties, to be co-laborers ter’s main gathering room, “It was a wonderful expe- and also helps to satisfy the with us and God in doing where the mothers were rience. I really enjoyed the social and spiritual needs His work,” said Tachica treated to poems, songs, program. Thank you for of the many clients who McCoy, NECACS Center interactive giveaways, and thinking about us.” Another oftentimes feel alone and operation assistant. a meal, and every attendee mother said she really hopeless as they fight their received a basket of fruits. enjoyed the program and —Staff, Northeastern Conference daily battles. The extra fruit baskets were was particularly thankful for Adventist Community Services Center at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 15 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Manchester’s First Haitian Church Is Growing

Standing with nine of the 10 baptismal candidates on the grounds of the First Haitian church of NNEC in Bedford, New Hampshire, are Guy Sajous, the church’s pastor, back row, sixth from left; Justin Perronne, treasurer of the Manchester and First Haitian churches, sixth from right; and Rassol Laleau, church elder, fifth from right.

ou might think that a evangelism and that every- large geographic area like Sajous and his newly- Ychurch serving a very one in the church should Southern New Hampshire, expanded congregation are specific population and be involved in evangelism. having Haitian members looking forward to their located in a place where Cyclical evangelism is a pro- network among the Haitian next cycle of effort and to that population is relatively cess by which a church very diaspora is certainly the another harvest in 2020. As small would be very chal- deliberately maps out a year- best (and maybe the only) such, they join the roughly lenged to grow. Perhaps long campaign of reaching effective and efficient way to 20 percent of churches in you’d be right in most sit- out, forming relationships reach the intended audience. the Northern New England uations, but not when it and contacts through a vari- The capstone reaping Conference that are current- comes to the First Haitian ety of programs and service event—or as the ly practicing cyclical evange- church in Manchester, New activities, and then moves church’s flyers put it, lism—up from approximate- Hampshire. This church, to more spiritually-intense the “Grande Campagne ly five percent in 2018. which holds its services in activities with their contacts, D’Evanglisation”—was held The conference hopes to French, puts a great deal of such as prophecy seminars in June and conducted have fully one-third of their effort into reaching out to and Bible studies. by pastor and evangelist churches practicing cyclical a very specific audience— Finally, the culmination Gary D’Haiti. A compelling evangelism by the end of Haitian immigrants or of the year-long effort is a speaker, D’Haiti was able to 2020 and Guy Sajous and Haitian nationals living in reaping event. After that, effectively communicate the his congregation have set an the greater Manchester area. the church starts the cycle plan of salvation, Christ’s excellent example for these You might ask, How big over again, thus the term sacrifice for us, and the churches. After all, if they could that population be? “cyclical evangelism.” At the shortness of the hours can find and connect with Well, big enough, apparent- Manchester First Haitian that we have left to work God’s people in a population ly, because the 40-member church, Sajous has imple- to spread His message. as thin on the ground as church recently concluded mented cyclical evangelism. Certainly, it resonated with the Haitian diaspora, then an evangelism campaign that But he has gone even further the members of the diaspora certainly all other Adventist resulted in 10 baptisms—a in trying to engage everyone who attended the series and churches can find God’s full 25 percent growth for in his congregation to be helped move those whom the people in their communities. the church this year. involved with evangelism. church had been working —Scott Christiansen, communication Guy Sajous, the church’s After all, when you are with to make a commitment director, Northern New England pastor, believes in cyclical trying to find Haitians in a to join the church. Conference

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Wisdom from One of NNEC’s Oldest Members

rpha Smith of Conway, broken but who don’t know ONew Hampshire, is it. But if they accept Christ, 102 years old. That makes a miracle of healing will her one of the oldest happen in their lives.” members in the Northern Smith still gets to church New England Conference. most Sabbaths, and has Still spry, discerning, her membership in the and with a commanding Conway church in New presence and direct gaze, Hampshire. When asked if Smith’s only real signs of she has any wisdom to pass age are some hearing loss on to younger people, she and progressive hip injuries is quick with an answer. through the years that now “Always keep Jesus in your confine her to a wheelchair. heart, praying to Him “Confined” has to be used frequently throughout the in the loosest possible sense, day. And don’t spend a lot though, as she uses the of energy worrying over wheel chair to practically things. Instead, rejoice that race around the nursing you know Christ and let home where she lives! people see Him in your life. Smith has led an It doesn’t matter how long interesting life. For many we live; what matters is our years she and her husband relationship with Christ.” worked as caretakers for —Scott Christiansen, communication the park service in New director, Northern New England Conference Hampshire, and had the Orpha Smith, who was born before the First World War, holds the Bible that is so precious to her. privilege of living in the parks. But when asked what passing day. When asked Join Us! the high points of her life what is the most amazing Alumni Weekend - October 4 & 5, 2019 have been, she immediately thing that she’s seen in life, reaches into a drawer of her she has a ready answer. FMI visit www.pinetreeacademy.org bureau and pulls out a well- “The most amazing thing & follow PTA’s Facebook Page worn Bible. “My life didn’t I’ve seen is the change that really begin until I met comes when Jesus works on Christ. That was in 1975, our hearts. I saw the change and the same woman who in myself when He came introduced me to Christ into my heart, and I’ve seen and urged me to attend the same kind of change evangelism meetings gave in many others who have me this Bible.” She opens the accepted Him. But each time Bible to show the inscription I see people change, it still at the front. “I read this amazes me.” Bible every day and it is the Smith compares getting to most precious thing I own, know Jesus with a horrific because this book helped me head-on crash she suffered get to know Jesus.” earlier in life. “There I was, Smith describes her life broken and bleeding. My before Christ with just seven legs, my arms, my wrists, words: “I was a child of the my skull—all broken, and world.” This is all she cares I was hovering near death. to say on the topic. But Jesus saved me then and she will happily speak at worked a miracle of healing length on how Jesus is more in me. There are so many important to her with each people who are just as at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 17 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Greater Boston Academy Marks Final Graduation for the Academy Students

n June 9, Greater OBoston Academy (GBA) hosted the final graduation for its final senior academy students in a ceremony at Stoneham Memorial church. The event was joyful yet filled with pathos. Students seemed ready for their new lives, yet sad about the significant changes. They were the faces of the last senior graduating class, the class of 2019. The Commencement program was upbeat, celebratory, and spirit filled. Several graduates shared how much each student contributed to The Greater Boston Academy 2019 graduating class, from left, are Sara Camancho, Hannah Guillen, Tashana Haille, Jackie Mack, then principal, helping all to surmount center; Hailley Revollo, Aliyah Lezema, Gerardo Bermudez, Karim Petit-Jean, Donnette Glasgow, Dasothy Vong, and Kareem Soares, front. Not their challenges and qualify pictured: Jessica Reyes. for their graduation. Their testimonies to be academic bulwarks, in Greater Boston Academy very Dennis, president; Cesar were inspirational and that they successfully met proud. May God continue to Perozo, executive secretary; encouraging. the challenges necessary to keep angels covering them Tom Murray, treasurer; In March 2019, the earn their diplomas. Jackie as they face new challenges and Beverley Bucknor, Southern New England Mack, then GBA principal, in pursuit of service where superintendent of schools; Conference K-12 Board of said, “I am proud of and they can exemplify our Lord and many well-wishers. “We Education voted to close honored to be a part of this and Savior.” continue to pray for these the high school grades 9-12 wonderful and historical On commencement day, young people and the other for the coming school year. experience. Many of the the GBA graduation class of academy classmates in the This decision contributed to students are continuing their 2019 was supported by their lower grades as they venture the seniors’ status as the last education in post-secondary parents, the faculty of GBA, to new vistas,” Bucknor said. graduating class. schools, while two have members of the Stoneham —Administration, Greater The students in the 2019 joined the military. The church congregation, SNEC Boston Academy graduating class have proven students have made us all at representatives: David SNEC Introduces New Ministry Leaders

hree Southern New Sergio Quevedo, pastor of Endri Misho TEngland Conference One Connection church in In his role as SNEC (SNEC) pastors are taking Haverhill, Massachusetts, Public Campus Ministries on new roles as voted by will also serve as the SNEC associate, Misho will work the executive committee to church planting coordinator; on locating young adults further the ministry of the and Clifford Aning, the attending the large number conference. Endri Misho, newest pastor in SNEC in of public colleges and pastor of One Connection his first pastoral assignment, universities within SNEC’s church plants in Boston and will serve as a youth/ territory of Connecticut, Lowell, Massachusetts, will young adult pastor under Massachusetts, and Rhode also serve as associate for the SNEC Youth Ministries Island, and connecting them Public Campus Ministries; department. Endri Misho with Adventist Christian

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chapters across the NAD. youth pastors in a single This will provide a ministry church or district. for the young adults This pilot project will attending public colleges determine if it is feasible for and universities in SNEC’s a youth/young adult pas- territory and will offer them tor to work across multiple opportunities to be servants church districts. In other of Jesus. words, can ministry and programing be accomplished Sergio Quevedo for the youth and young Quevedo has been active- adults with the sometimes ly planting churches in competing interests of vari- Southern New England since ous local churches? Sergio Quevedo 2015. Almost four years Clifford Aning If this model is successful, later, what started through SNEC could potentially see Fellowship (ACF). ACF is simple, intentional methods Clifford Aning multiple youth/young adult a ministry “of students, by to make disciples for Christ, Aning is the newest pastor pastors across the conference students, and for students” developed into a commu- in SNEC and this is his first ministering to multiple on campuses of higher nity of believers called One pastoral assignment. He will churches and not assigned learning within the North Connection Church. (See serve as a youth/young adult to one particular church American Division (NAD), the March 2019 Gleaner.) As pastor and will work with or district. that is supported by local church planting coordinator, the six Ghanaian churches —Adapted from the President’s Adventist churches and Quevedo will cooperate with in SNEC. Administratively, Facebook page, Southern New receives resources from local churches and pastors he is under the SNEC Youth England Conference conferences, unions, and the to help them implement Ministries department since NAD. ACF currently has a church-planting strategies in SNEC churches do not have network of more than 100 their local communities. the size to support dedicated

Hudson Church Members Spend Time with Their Neighbors

udson church mem- Winnekeag in Ashburnham, Hbers were able to spend Massachusetts. This summer time, once again, with many camp season continues the of their neighbors and also church’s annual commit- chat with many new people ment to this program. at this year’s Family Fun Rosa Bracetti, Hudson Day, organized by members church’s Pathfinder leader, Cheri and Jim Drew. Some organized a craft fair, one of people learned about the many fundraising activities event from the sign they saw the Light Bearers Pathfinder in the church yard, others Club completed to help read about the event in local fund their trip to the 2019 papers, and still others heard International Pathfinder about it from friends. Camporee in Wisconsin. Combined with this The bake sale, organized year’s family-fun day activ- by Joan Fortmiller, includ- People from the community stop by the Pathfinder craft table during Family Fun Day at Hudson church. ity was a yard sale, craft ed many vegan sweets in fair, and bake sale. The addition to loaf/quick breads The Family Fun Day was distributed, along with proceeds of the yard sale, and granola. The interest activities also included copies of Steps to Christ in organized by members in the vegan baked goods live folk music performed English and Spanish. Edgar and Lori Alvarez, is may develop into a baking by the Contra Banditos, —Information provided by helping to offset the cost class in the future—another face painting, balloons, Cheryl McMaster, communication of sending the church’s opportunity to share ideas refreshments, and lunch. coordinator, Hudson church young people to Camp for a healthier lifestyle. In addition, free literature

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Youth Ministry’s Rustic Blessings, Part 2

he Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, has chosen levels, glowing skin tones, and a sense of rejuvenation that to reveal Himself through general (history, human is second to none. There is no better spa treatment than Tbehavior, conscience, nature) and special (Old and nature’s gentle massage via sun, rain, and wind. New Testaments; prophets, and Jesus Christ) means of Experiencing God in socializing: There is something revelation (Seventh-day Adventists Believe). It is heartening about camping that fosters cohesive effort and improved to affirm that God has a multitude of ways by which His communication. Somehow, there is more time to connect children may experience His majesty, might, and power. with others, build relationships, make new friends, and Furthermore, that Adventist Youth Ministries (AYM) truly engage in a sense of community. There is a special continues to align with all means by which God reveals sense of unity—a we’re in this together mindset—that Himself to His children is phenomenal! During this, our pervades campgrounds. 2019 camp season, we are especially forward about God’s For the past two to three months, thousands of Atlantic revelation of Himself through nature. Since He is a God of Union’s members have been intentional about embracing completion, the rustic blessings inherent in nature present the rustic blessings. Many have walked, camped, and quite the package! This diverse blessing package includes: fellowshipped on the union’s amazing campgrounds. Experiencing God’s creation up close: There is something We’ve already checked in on local and area Pathfinder about God’s power, gentle touch, and intricate sense camporees, Adventurer camps, Master Guide camps, junior of creativity that warms the heart outdoors. There is camps, tween camps, teen camps, singles camps, family something about walking on a carpet of grass, basking in camps, blind camp, young adult camps, and many camp the shade of majestic trees, cooling off in refreshing gusts of meeting convocations. wind, sitting on a “soft boulder chair,” observing a trail of At least for this year, many were essentially embracing the ants at work, gushing over a picturesque sunset, drinking in aforementioned camping experiences to practice, plan, and the love/emotional touch of a full moon, or being enveloped pray for the massive Oshkosh 2019 International Pathfinder by a canopy of stars that turns the thoughts heavenward. Camporee. The Atlantic Union AYM’s contingency (of Experiencing God with less screen time: There is more than 5,620 Pathfinders, directors, counselors, staff, something about having a bad Internet connection, limited coordinators, parents, youth directors, and youth ministry electricity, or not having WiFi and an available telephone supporters) is honored to celebrate the Chosen International network, that turns the eyes to Jesus. There is something Camporee with other Pathfinders, Master Guides, and special about listening to God’s voice away from the Adventist youth from around our Lord’s world. noise, burdens, and distractions of electronics. The Holy We are attending for the rustic blessings, among other Scriptures note that “in returning and rest shall ye be saved; innumerable benefits of the camping experience. May we in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength”— truly witness and embrace God’s revelations of Himself in Isaiah 30:15, KJV. the outdoors. Experiencing God in the elements: There is something about God’s miracle-working, creative power when in David McKenzie is the director for Youth, Young direct contact with sunshine, rain, and wind. They are Adult, Pathfinder, and Adventurer ministries in the Atlantic Union Conference. calculated to bring about improved moods, reduced stress

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Lee of Queensbury, N.Y., and Donna Nelson of Clinton, Mass.; six siblings, Daylight M. Marincic of Wilton, N.Y.; a brother, Victor (Linda) Nelson of Hillsboro, Sunset Table Saving Time John (Nancy) Edison of Marietta, Ore., Lorraine (Frank) Worrell of September 2019 6 13 20 27 Ga.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great- Mechanicsville, Va., Kathy (David) Bangor, ME 7:01 6:48 6:34 6:21 grandchildren; and numerous cousins, Kyburz of Coaldale, Colo., Linda Portland, ME 7:06 6:53 6:40 6:27 nieces, and nephews. (Rick) Layton of Crofton, Md., Debbie Boston, MA 7:08 6:56 6:43 6:31 (Carl, Jr.,) Bruso of Clinton, Mass., South Lancaster, MA 7:10 6:58 6:46 6:33 FORD, Eldon LaRue—84; b. Oct. 28, and Rebecca Willhelm of Jessup, Md.; Pittsfield, MA 7:17 7:04 6:52 6:40 1934, in Hutchinson, Minn.; d. Mar. and many nieces and nephews. Hartford, CT 7:14 7:02 6:50 6:37 29, 2019, in Leoma, Tenn. He attended Providence, RI 7:09 6:57 6:45 6:32 Browning Memorial Elementary School PARKER, Elizabeth Elaine—89; b. Apr. New York, NY 7:18 7:07 6:55 6:43 and South Lancaster Academy (through 20, 1929, in New Durham, N.H.; d. Albany, NY 7:17 7:07 6:52 6:40 his junior year) in Lancaster, Mass. He Apr. 11, 2019, in Biddeford, Maine. Utica, NY 7:25 7:13 7:00 6:47 did his senior year of high school by She was a long-time member of the Syracuse, NY 7:29 7:16 7:04 6:51 correspondence and then returned to Portsmouth church in Portsmouth, Rochester, NY 7:35 7:22 7:09 6:57 Lancaster to graduate with his class. N.H. She married her husband, Buffalo, NY 7:39 7:27 7:14 7:02 On June 17, 1956, he married Miriam Robert Parker, in 1948, a marriage Keene, NH 7:13 7:01 6:48 6:36 Buck of Troy, N.Y. In 1977, he began that lasted more than 70 years. Her Manchester, NH 7:10 6:57 6:45 6:32 an agriculture program for Union husband predeceased her on Feb. Portsmouth, NH 7:07 6:55 6:42 6:29 Springs Academy on Cayuga Lake, 21, 2019. She is survived by a son, Brattleboro, VT 7:14 7:02 6:49 6:37 N.Y. He was an elder in the Adventist William Parker of Middleton, N.H.; Burlington, VT 7:18 7:05 6:52 6:39 church for many years. He is survived and a daughter, Bonnie (Kenneth) Rutland, VT 7:17 7:04 6:51 6:38 by his wife of nearly 63 years, Miriam Gagnon, also of Middleton, N.H.; Hamilton, Bda 7:34 7:25 7:16 7:06 Ford; his sons, Dale (Linda) Ford of and four grandchildren, Steven, Matt, Argyle, N.Y., and Gary (Terry) Ford Nickolas and Kelly Gagnon. of Newport, N.Y.; daughters, Sheryl (Lyle) Wright of Leoma, Tenn., Lanette THOMAS, Morley J.—92; b. Feb. 19, 1927, school in Middletown, N.Y., through (Leonard) Wright of St. Johnsbury, Vt., in Presque Isle, Maine; d. Mar. 12, ANNOUNCEMENTS tenth grade and graduated high school and Julie Ford of Fletcher, N.C.; three 2019, in Yarmouth, Maine. He served (1954) from South Lancaster Academy brothers, Dwain Ford, Cleo Ford, and in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Brunswick church in NORTHEASTERN in Lancaster, Mass. He graduated Glee Ford; four sisters-in law, Carole Brunswick, Maine, and was active with The Northeastern Conference Global with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ford, Lorrain Ford, Beulah Ford, and the Northern New England Conference Prayer Line is open 24 hours a day for Chemistry from Atlantic Union College Janice Ford; 17 grandchildren; and 16 Pathfinder clubs. He worked at prayer and study. The phone number in 1958. He earned his Doctor of great-grandchildren. Parkview Adventist Hospital in for the prayer line is (641) 715-3660, Medicine degree in 1962 from Loma KING, Marilyn Betty Brunswick, where he also was manager access code: 888974# or (712) 432- Linda University in Loma Linda, —90; b. Dec. 22, of the X-Ray department for more than 0075, access code: 607372#. For more Calif., and a Master of Public Health 1928, in Long Cove, Maine; d. Apr. 35 years. He is survived by his wife, information, visit the website at www. degree in 1984, also from Loma Linda 24, 2019, in Redmond, Ore. On June Barbara J. Hall Thomas of Brunswick, globalprayerministries.com. University. He interned at Washington 7, 1953, she married Marvin King at the Fullerton Adventist church in Calif. Maine; two sons, Guy (Nancy) Thomas Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, When her youngest daughter was a of Litchfield, Maine, and Aubrey (Lora) NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Md., and then served as a captain in teenager, she went back to college to Thomas of Oklahoma; a daughter, Join the Northern New England Conference the Air Force at Andrews Air Force pursue a nursing degree. She earned a Jeanne (Eric) Pierce of Topsham, Morning Prayer Line from 6:00-7:00 Base. He was honorably discharged Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Maine; a sister, Thelma Wilhelmsen a.m., call (605) 468-8026 (toll charges in 1965. On June 1, 1958, he married at Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, of Nebraska; nine grandchildren; and apply), access code 310654#. For more Yvonne (Vonnie) Cox in Middletown, Mass. She is survived by her daughters, two great-grandchildren. information, visit the website at www. N.Y. He was a family practice physician nnecprayerministries.com. Kristen (Ronald) Garland and Julie for 30 years and left private practice (David) DeOcampo, both of Redmond, in 1995. He and his wife moved to Ore., Jacquelyn (Rodney) Fitch of OBITUARIES Kyrgyzstan, where he served as Napa, Calif., and Linda Cooper of OBITUARY volunteer country director with the Sausalito, Calif.; eight grandchildren; BROADHEAD, Joanne—81; b. Apr. 9, Adventist Development and Relief six great-grandchildren; and one great- SUBMISSION 1938, in Albany, N.Y.; d. Apr. 27, 2019, Agency (ADRA) for two years. After great-granddaughter. in Albany, N.Y. She attended Union they returned to the U.S., he was the Obituaries are posted free Springs Academy until the ninth grade. International Health Director for ADRA NELSON, Vernon J.—53, b. Oct. 30, of charge for members of She was a homemaker who loved cook- and served until retiring in 2002. He 1965, in Athol, Mass.; d. May 11, ing, crocheting, and babysitting and was a member of the Leominster 2019, in Athol, Mass. He was a life- the Atlantic Union. To was a member of the Greater Albany church in Leominster, Mass., where he long member of the Athol church submit an obituary, visit church in Cohoes, N.Y. She is survived served as an elder. He is survived by his and he participated in mission www.atlantic-union.org/ by a son, Mark (Sandra) Broadhead wife of nearly 61 years, Yvonne Edison work. He was a graduate of Union of Slingerlands, N.Y.; and one niece, of Marlborough, N.H.; seven children, Springs Academy in Union Springs, obituaries and complete Robin Lawson of Redding, Calif. Jo Ann (Nils) Cooley of Clinton, Mass., N.Y. (1984), attended Southern the obituary form online, Richard (Ana) Edison of Cashmere, Missionary College (now Southern then e-mail the complet- EDISON, Jay W., M.D.—82; b. Feb. 24, Wash., Lawrence (Bonnie) Edison of Adventist University) in Collegedale, 1937, in Middletown, N.Y.; d. May Murrysville, Pa., Nannette (William) Tenn., and Andrews University in ed form to gleaner@ 17, 2019, in Marlborough, N.H. He Kelly of Danville, Vt., Jannette (Charles) Berrien Springs, Mich. He is survived atlanticunion.org. attended the Middletown church Kling of Winthrop, Mass., Joan (Jeffrey) by his mother, Florence June Bass at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 21 ADVERTISEMENTS

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22 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website BORDOVILLE Seventh-day Adventist Church Annual Anniversary The Official Publication for the Constituents of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the Northeast United States and Bermuda September 21, 2019 Established January 1, 1902 Atlantic Union Conference 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Speaker: Jud Lake Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948 Professor Website: www.atlantic-union.org Homiletics and Adventist Studies Atlantic Union Gleaner Staff E-mail: [email protected] Southern Adventist University Editor...... Ednor A. P. Davison Circulation/Back Pages/Proofreader...... Debra Banks Cuadro Director Copy Editor (off-site) ...... Pat Humphrey Institute for the Study of Ellen White Layout & Design (off-site) ...... Haziel Olivera and Adventist Heritage Contributors Bermuda...... Joi Tyrrell, [email protected] Greater New York...... Donnieval Walker, [email protected] Sabbath School starts at 9:30 a.m. New York...... Reynolds Rodríguez, [email protected] Northeastern...... JeNean Lendor, [email protected] Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Northern New England...... Scott Christiansen, [email protected] Southern New England...... David Dennis, [email protected] An afternoon service is planned. Atlantic Union Conference Departments President...... G. Earl Knight Bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship dinner. Vice President, Haitian...... Jose Joseph Vice President, Hispanic...... Dionisio Olivo Secretary...... Pierre Omeler For more information, contact Treasurer...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Undertreasurer...... Trevor S. Forbes Cornel Preda, Bordoville church pastor Treasurer, Assistant ...... Judine Walker Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries/Medical Cadet Corps. . . . Dionisio Olivo (802) 487-4632 or [email protected] Adventist Community Services...... Jose Joseph Adventist Youth Ministries...... David McKenzie Children’s Ministries ...... Jerrell Gilkeson 6491 Chester A. Arthur Road Children’s Ministries, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez Children’s Ministries, Assistant...... Lileth Coke West Enosburg, Vermont Communication ...... Ednor A.P. Davison Communication, Assistant...... Debra Banks Cuadro Disabilities Ministries...... Charlotte L.V. Thoms Education ...... Jerrell Gilkeson Education, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez Education, Assistant...... Lileth Coke Family Ministries...... Dionisio Olivo Health Ministries ...... Jose Joseph Human Relations ...... Pierre Omeler Northern New England Conference Information Technology...... David Hunte ANNUAL FALL PRAYER RETREAT Ministerial/Evangelism...... G. Earl Knight Ministerial, Assistant...... Jose Joseph Camp Lawroweld, Maine Ministerial, Assistant...... Dionisio Olivo Ministerial Spouses Association...... Yvonne Knight Native Ministries Coordinator...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Personal Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes October 10-13, 2019 Plant Maintenance ...... David Keith Prayer Ministries...... Yvonne Knight Prison Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes Public Affairs/Religious Liberty...... Charles Eusey “Bring Back the Glory” Public Affairs/Religious Liberty, Associate ...... John Ashmeade Publishing...... G. Earl Knight Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo Join us in the beauty of Maine’s Stewardship/Inner City/Loss Control...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Stewardship, Assistant...... Judine Walker fall colors with Randy Maxwell, Trust Services/Planned Giving...... Trevor S. Forbes pastor, author, and prayer leader, Trust Services, Assistant...... Judine Walker Women’s Ministries ...... Yvonne Knight as he leads us into a deeper Local Conferences and Institutions understanding of God’s glory and Bermuda: Kenneth Manders, President; W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary; W. Aaron His end-time church. M. Spencer, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. 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