August 2009 SOUTHERN
Trust Services Vantage Point
Making the First Move
How did the feud get started, and who started it? Not sure. Often, disagree- ments and arguments that turn into full-fledged feuds live on without defining the reasons that originated the fight in the first place. What we know is that the Earl of Ormond and the Earl of Kildare, in Ireland, had issues. Serious issues. One day, in 1492, the Earl of Ormond had locked himself inside the Chapter House, taking refuge from his enemy. On that day, the Earl of Kildare decided to take action. He cut a rectangular hole in the door from the outside, and through it he stretched out his arm to grasp the hand of the Earl of Ormond, his enemy. By taking the initiative and making the first move to reach out in reconciliation, peace was restored. That was a long time ago, but the story of reconciliation and restoration lives on as the door of the Chapter House is displayed in St. Patrick’s cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. The picture of the door is worth a thousand words. The Gospel story of grace and for- giveness is about the first move. “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8. No matter the sinner’s pre- Gordon Retzer dicament, Jesus always stands at the door Southern Union making the first move. President Maybe, just maybe, there’s someone you know taking refuge behind some door that would respond to you mak- ing the first move. Maybe, just maybe, there’s someone in the community who hasn’t darkened the door of the church for years that would respond to someone from the church who would make the first move. Maybe, just maybe, you are thinking right now, “Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.”
2 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 103, No. 8, August 2009 The Southern Tidings is the Official Features Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Give and it Shall be 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832 Given Unto You www.southernunion.com Staff 4 Editor R. Steven Norman III Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE When Hope Seemed Dim, Circulation Bobbie Millburn Advertising Nathan Zinner God Sent Kerry-Ann Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN 8 Contributing Editors Adventist Health System Julie Zaiback Carolina RON QUICK Florida MARTIN BUTLER Serving for Fun Florida Hospital College DAWN McLENDON Georgia-Cumberland Tamara Wolcott Fisher Gulf States Becky Grice 9 Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood University Michele Solomon South Atlantic JAMES LAMB Caring to Touch South Central Michael Harpe Southeastern Robert Henley and Heal Southern Adventist University Lori Futcher Conference/Institution Directory 10 CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 IT Happens Here GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. 12 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 13 Adventist Heath System P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 14 Carolina P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 16 Florida SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 18 Georgia-Cumberland ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 20 Gulf States FL 32789-3675 22 Kentucky-Tennessee FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF 24 South Atlantic HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 ews 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803 26 South Central OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY (256) 726-7000 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 28 Southeastern SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY 30 Oakwood University (800) SOUTHERN N P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 31 Southern Adventist University
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Cover Caption: Ken Ford, Carolina Conference director of planned giving and trust services, counsels Unjong Yang, pastor, and his wife, Yeon Su, as they plan their trust and will, while their son, Joel Leean, listens.
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4 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 Give and it Shall be Given Unto YouBy Jose LeGrand After He had chosen His disciples, Jesus came down from the mountain and in the presence of a great multitude began to instruct them. Among the instructions to them, which we find recorded in the sixth chapter of Luke, He said, “Give and it shall be given unto you…” Luke 6:38.
The apostle Paul, writing to the give, even of the little that we have, • I am responsible for my success. members at Corinth, admonished, that God will bless us as He did the • I am responsible to no one for “But this I say, He which soweth widow who shared the last of her what I do with my property. sparingly shall reap also sparingly; food with the prophet Elijah. She and he which soweth bountifully gave, and God provided a constant Those of us who choose to shall reap also bountifully” II Corin- source of food to sustain her and serve the Lord have a different view thians 9:6. her child. of ownership. It might be stated as These instructions to the dis- Taking a closer look at the follows: ciples and church members seem Christian and ownership, we find • God is the owner. somewhat difficult to follow when that the Psalmist reminds us that we • I am His steward. the economy is on the skids and do not own anything. He says, “The • God is responsible for my many of us struggle with the man- earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness success. agement of the resources allotted thereof; the world, and they that • God holds me responsible for to us. When children need to be dwell therein” Psalm 24:1. what I do with His property. fed, credit card balances need to be Perhaps our problem is centered lowered, and it is difficult to keep in our view of ownership and stew- It might be well for us to arrive gas in the car, some of us have dif- ardship. The worldly view regard- at a definition of stewardship that is ficulty following these admonitions. ing ownership might be stated in the easy to understand. In feudal times, We may think that we do not have following manner: the lord of the manor was often much to give, but it is when we • I am the owner. away for long periods of time. To
August 2009 • T IDINGS 5 manage his property, he appointed return to Him both the tithe and our to deduct up to 50 percent of our a steward who was responsible to freewill offerings. adjusted gross income for income him for all details regarding the We have certain choices which tax purposes in a given year for gifts property. we can make. We can give to our- that are given to qualified charities. Perhaps for those of us living selves, we can give to our families, We are also allowed additional tax today, the use of the word “trustee” and we can give to God’s cause. Our benefits. When we make certain might be more appropriate. It is God is so gracious that He expects types of gifts, the capital gains tax likely that we have a better under- that we will do all of the above. The on long-term appreciated properties standing of the duties of a trustee good steward or trustee will not just can be avoided. We also are al- than we do those of a steward. give by impulse, but will give after lowed gift and estate tax deductions Both terms have to do with man- making plans for the gifts and their for gifts made to qualified charities. agement of properties that belong use — whether they be for personal Some of our readers may not to someone else. For the Christian, use, for our families, or for the work be familiar with the term planned this means management of proper- of the Lord. This method of giving is giving. ties that belong to God. If we truly called “planned giving.” Perhaps a good definition would believe His word, we must acknowl- Those of us who claim to be be this: Planned giving refers to gifts edge that we own nothing, and Christians have accepted the role that are made with careful planning. that everything belongs to Him. He of trustee. We give in the spirit of For followers of Jesus Christ, this has, however, entrusted us with the philanthropy, accepting our role in means making plans which include management of His properties, and the “great commission,” while also benefits for me, my family, other has promised to bless us in this re- assisting others with their material needy persons or projects, and for gard. He does require that we return needs. In recognition of the needs the benefit of the work of the Lord. to Him a portion of the resources of others, and promoting philanthro- A number of types of planned that are provided for our use, and py, our government gives us special gifts come readily to mind. Each we are blessed when we faithfully incentives to give. We are allowed gift plan listed can be used to meet
Unjong Yang, pastor, and his wife, Yeon Su, look over their trust and will documents.
6 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 your charitable objectives, as well Life Estate Reserved other family members in the princi- as meeting yours needs during life. This plan transfers the owner- ples of stewardships. Gifts to quali- Plans include the following: ship of property to a charitable fied charitable organizations may be organization, but allows the donor made from the limited partnership. Bequests to continue to reside in or use the Bequests are usually in the form property for lifetime, or for a desig- All of the above planned of a last will and testament, and per- nated time period. The donor enjoys gifts provide tax benefits for the sons may provide through this legal the use of the property, but must donor(s)! document provision for family mem- continue to maintain the property Perhaps you have an interest in bers and others, as well as providing in good condition and continue to making one of the above planned for the spread of the Gospel. insure the property, and pay any gifts, but you need actual illustra- taxes due. After the death of the tions of how this type of giving Charitable Gift Annuities donor or the period of time allotted, has benefited individuals who have These contracts between the the charitable organization is free to made these types of gifts. There are donor(s) and a qualified charity dispose of the property and use the many illustrations that can be given, provide income to the donor(s) and income received. since many of God’s stewards or a remainder benefit to the charitable trustees are following His plans for organization. The income to the Pooled Income Fund stewardship. donor(s) may be for lifetime(s) or This fund is managed by profes- Here’s one example: One of for a specified time period, and the sionals to whom the donor may God’s stewards (trustees) had mon- remainder benefit to the charitable make gifts and earn income from ies invested in a particular type of organization can be designated for the principal donated. For our de- investment. She chose a plan with specific purposes which are ap- nominational organization, this fund a local Conference that quadrupled proved by the organization. is managed by the General Confer- her income. In addition, she had the ence. Donors may wish to use this satisfaction of knowing that the Gos- Charitable Remainder fund instead of the stock market. pel commission would be promoted Trusts After the death of the donor(s), the by her use of this particular plan. Trusts which are governed by funds are used as designated for the For more examples, please state and federal law, these in- work of the Lord. talk with your local Conference or struments provide income to the institutional director of planned trustor(s), and a remainder benefit Donor-Advised Funds giving and trust services for specific to the charitable organization. There These funds allow the donor(s) examples of how donors have been are two kinds of charitable remain- to make gifts and provide recom- blessed by following the principles der trusts — the charitable remainder mendations for the use of the inter- of planned giving. These directors unitrust, and the charitable remainder est earned. It should be noted that are highly trained, and are certi- annuity trust. Both kind are highly not all of the denominational entities fied for Planned Giving and Trust technical in nature and should be have established donor-advised Services. They are there to assist you managed by persons who have funds. If your Conference has a in developing your own estate plan, specific knowledge concerning their donor-advised fund, you may find and to help you meet your steward- management. Both the trustors and that the use of it can assist you in ship objectives. the charitable organizations have ben- training your children in the prin- Jose LeGrand is director of efitted from the use of these trusts. ciples of stewardship. planned giving and trust services for Florida Conference. Charitable Lead Trusts Bargain Sales Trusts which are governed by When an asset is transferred to Please Note: The information state and federal law, these in- a qualified charitable organization regarding various estate plans pro- struments provide income to the for less than fair market value, the vided in this article is intended to charitable organization for a desig- organization is then able to sell the provide you with some basic knowl- nated period of time, after which the assets for a higher amount, which edge regarding various estate plans principal reverts back to the grantor provides monies for the furtherance and stewardship. It is not given as or to the family. A lead trust is usu- of the Lord’s work. legal or tax advice and should not ally used when the donor does not be used for such. For such advice need the income from a business Family Limited please contact professionals with or other assets for a period of time, Partnerships expertise in those areas. and desires to assign the income to By transferring assets to a family the charitable organization. There limited partnership, persons may be are two types — the grantor lead able to realize considerable sav- trust and the family lead trust. ings in estate tax, as well as training
August 2009 • T IDINGS 7 Florida Feature
BY ALESHA DALEY
“When there seemed to be no scoring teams advance to the annual questions, playing board games such hope, God sent hope.” This is a National Invitational Bible Bowl Com- as Bible Jeopardy, and taking numer- thought the Bible Bowl team from petition in Colorado. ous quizzes. the Ambassador Church Panther Path- In August 2005, D’Wayne Spence, With this disciplined preparation, finder Club translates into, “…God Ambassador Church Pathfinder direc- Ambassador Church Bible Bowl team sent Kerry-Ann Peters.” tor, asked for volunteer coaches to took first place in the Florida State For many years, this Lauderdale help their club reach this goal. Kerry- Competition in 2006, and the team Lakes, Fla., Church team’s goal was to Ann was among the first individuals was eligible to compete in the Na- advance to the National Invitational to step forward. tional Competition for the first time. Bible Bowl Competi- From the beginning, it was clear The team then won best overall in tion. The road that she meant business. Kerry-Ann 2007 and 2008 in Florida, coached by to qualification taught the team by making assign- Kerry-Ann Peters, Keri-Ann Campbell, begins each ments as simple and effective as pos- and Sharnett Morris, and again went year when sible. She incorporated study tech- on to the Nationals. the Florida niques she used while working on The 2009 Bible Bowl team was Conference her doctorate in pharmacy school to effectively coached by Kerry-Ann Pathfinder teach memorization and understand- Peters. Her hard work continued to department ing of the scriptures. pay off as the team was crowned holds a state- The team’s spiritual theme Florida State Champion. In March wide Bible became, “Study to show thyself ap- 2009, they tied for the National Bible Bowl Com- proved unto God,” 2 Timothy 2:15. Bowl Championship with the Cov- petition They met three days each week, for enant Church Trailblazers Pathfinder among its two hours. Kerry-Ann guided the Club in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Pathfinder team members in creating bound God continues to lead Kerry-Ann clubs. From studybooks and workbooks. Her var- in training students on the Bible Bowl this compe- ied teaching methods included group team. The team prays that the Lord tition, top study, drama presentations, writing will continue to enrich her life.
Above: Kerry-Ann Peters, Dr.Ph., incor- porated study methods from pharmacy school to help coach the winning Ambas- sador Bible Bowl team. Right: Pathfinder Bible Bowl team members and coaches from Ambassador Church include Can- dace Almy (front row, left) and Albert Daley; Sharnett Morris (second row, left), Alesha Daley, Anyelina Mangru, and Kerry-Ann Peters; Wade Smart (third row, left) and D’Wayne Spence.
8 T I D I N G S • AAugust u g u s t 22009 0 0 9 Georgia-Cumberland Feature Serving for Fun BY BENJAMIN B. STITZER
Standing tall in an old T-shirt, Jo roofing his home, building a safe “I felt it was important to lay Dubs, Georgia-Cumberland Confer- deck with wheelchair access, and responsibility with him, and I’m real ence director of women’s ministries, creating a garden. The man took great curious to see if he’d done anything,” calls the women to join her for pride in his yard, but since his acci- said Frances McCarter from Decatur, prayer. The jokes of the morning take dent has lost the ability to keep it up. Tennessee, Church. a momentary pause as they create a The women took charge and created Along with the work sites, the small circle. The women take turns a scene the man could enjoy from his women hosted an evangelistic series praying for each other, the work sites, bedroom. The most unique part of the in the local community center. Each and the entire Appalachian area. After garden was the river rock outlining night they provide a meal for each the prayer, more jokes and laughter the bright red mulch. The rocks were person that attended the meetings. fill the small fellowship hall of the gathered straight from the nearby Guacamole, salsa, onions, cheese, Rogersville Church in Tennessee. river. Nearly 800 pounds of rock were and various other condiments were Women’s ministries goes on a collected, said Dubs. set out to compliment the burritos. two-week service project each year “There I am, in the river. In one After the meal, the service began. The called “God in Shoes.” Women come hand I’m on the phone, and with the sermon depicted the second coming and go as their schedules allow. Most other I am slinging river rock to the of Christ. Stephanie Sheehan, Evan- are able to come for several days, but shore,” said Dubs. gelistic Resource Center coordinator there are a few that stay for the entire The second home belonged to an from Southern Adventist University, two weeks. This year, June 14-27, elderly woman who could not keep detailed every aspect of the second nearly 40 women cycled through. up her yard. The vegetation nearly coming and the New Jerusalem. She “I came up last week, but after I took over the entire house. Blackberry concluded with a call to dedicate lives got home I knew I just had to come bushes, trees, and shrubs pushed up to God. back,” said June Heath of Bowman against her home and filled the entire “I am going through a lot, and Hills Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. yard. The women were shocked to this is a great booster-upper,” said Now, the vehicles are loaded and find out someone actually lived in the Cindy Durham, local resident of Dubs is donning a pin with the word home. Rogersville. “whining” circled in red and crossed “It was grown up so much it was The women’s ministries service through, similar to a no-smoking sign. nearly impossible to get to the house,” project has been coming on and off The women are jovial and the pin said Heath. to this area for the last five years. seems needless. Once in their cars The third site involved a woman The plan is to make a connection they drive through gorgeous scenery with multiple health issues. The house with these people, and create lasting that seems to clash with the homes needed major cleaning and painting. relationships. they are working on. The women laid some responsibil- Dubs said, “We try and model This trip focused on three sites. ity on the son that lived there. They the ministry after Jesus: Find their The first home belonged to a man asked him to wipe down walls, so needs, meet them, and then ask them they call Fuzzy who had become a that the women would be able to to follow.” quadriplegic. The project included paint the next day.
Below: Dick Dale (left) sawing a fallen tree for the women to carry away; a tiger lily in Appalachia; Jo Dubs with her “No Whining” pin; the garden for the quadriplegic; and Stephanie Sheehan preaching at the community center.
August 2009 • T IDINGS 9 Adventist Health Systems Feature
ley Caring to Touch andBy MaHealrilyn Ills
In a hallway, shelves hold an M.D., who serves array of non-perishable food, with as medical director a sign, “Take what you need and for the clinic, and remember to leave some for oth- comes every Tues- ers.” A nearby table has a basket day morning to see of free toiletries. A poster provides patients and com- a quit-smoking toll-free phone plete chart review. number. The long wall in the Medical care patient hallway has a mural with will be at no cost to photos of God’s creation, with the the clinic patients. words, “God saw all that He had They are adults, made, and it was very good.” some of them work- It’s Tuesday morning at the ing lower income Florida Hospital Waterman Com- jobs, others on munity Primary Health Clinic in disability or unem- Eustis, Florida. Today, 23 patients ployment due to ill- will be seen by three physicians, ness or accident. All The community clinic building in Eustis provides local resi- including Sharon White-Findley, are uninsured, and dents in need with compassionate care.
10 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 to the community. Their cholesterol. Because of the clinic, work is supported by a these patients potentially avoid staff of 23 volunteers and kidney failure, strokes, and heart four full- and part-time attacks which could significantly employees, including the impact their lives and the whole clinic’s manager, Melissa healthcare system. Simmes. Mattison has encouraged the The clinic is a high hospital “family” to adopt the priority for White-Findley. clinic as their local mission project. She reflects, “It’s a chance “It is important that we care for all for me to give back. in our community, regardless of I’ve been so incredibly their circumstances,” he says. “We blessed by God! To whom are instruments of God’s healing much is given, much is touch, and it is gratifying to be expected.” She actively able to reach out and give back recruits medical colleagues through the clinic.” to bring their skills and One clinic patient is Marcus, talents as they enjoy this 23, who suffered from severe and opportunity for meaningful recurring headaches since age 18. interaction — reminiscent “When we found the free clinic of days when medicine last year,” he says, “we were ec- was less specialized. She static. My job covers our family’s muses, “The clinic works bills, but no more than that. I’m Shirley Rowen, clinic volunteer, dedicates her time to because so many contrib- not eligible for Medicaid. It was serving the local community. ute. I see the very best a relief to find the clinic.” After in my colleagues. As my tests determined he suffered from Nana used to say, ‘many migraines, the clinic was able to would otherwise be without care. hands make light work.’” provide free and effective medica- The clinic’s mission is “to provide Anita Young, president of Flor- tion, giving Marcus relief from the spiritually motivated primary care ida Hospital Waterman Foundation, debilitating pain. “I have felt a lot for the temporarily disadvantaged.” stops in frequently. She serves as better since the headaches have The Florida Hospital Waterman hospital leadership support for the been gone. It’s been a complete Community Primary Health Clinic clinic, in addition to volunteering blessing.” owes its creation to the vision herself and securing of Jerry Reynolds, M.D., a Lake philanthropic fund- County doctor, who saw the need ing. to give medical attention to the With full support growing population of uninsured of Florida Hospital residents in lieu of emergency Waterman CEO Ken room visits for routine healthcare. Mattison, the hospi- In October 2000, Reynolds was tal has provided the able to enlist local medical provid- operating budget, ers to open the clinic two nights a patient ancillary test- week, working under the auspices ing, the employees, of Florida Hospital Waterman and and the physical the supervision of the State of location. Though the Florida Department of Health. In hospital expends fi- its first year the clinic provided nancial resources to free medical treatment, diagnostic operate the clinic, it testing, and medications to resi- ultimately is a ben- dents in 882 visits. That number efit to the patients will exceed 2,500 visits in 2009. and the hospital. Hours of operation have ex- Many of the clinic’s panded to every weekday. Care is patients are dealing Firefall Concert Clinic Fundraiser team: Melissa Simmes, provided for the 538 currently ac- with management of clinic manager; Sharon White-Findley, M.D., clinic medical director; Mickey Carroll, jazz artist and community phi- tive patients by 25 licensed provid- chronic conditions: lanthropist; Ken Batliner, event organizer and community ers, some retired and others in ac- diabetes, hyper- philanthropist; and Ken Mattison, Florida Hospital Water- tive practice, as their contribution tension, and high man president and CEO.
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Southern Union Feature IT Happens Here by Robert Henley
It was a first of its Throughout the Union, kind, a retreat where collaboration and in- unity and innovation novation is occurring on came together. Todd a regional scale. How- Mace, director of infor- ever, Mace wants to see a mation systems for the Union-wide effort that is Southern Union, set out both intentional and sus- to achieve just that dur- tainable. ing the first ever infor- To achieve this vision, mation systems retreat, Mace believes that the held June 5-7, 2009, in various IT groups within Savannah, Georgia. the Union must become Mace, who holds unified. “If we are to be a bachelor’s degree in successful in achieving the theology and history, Zinner N athan goal of creating innovative and is a Microsoft Certi- Todd Mace (second row, center), Southern Union information systems forms of evangelism, we fied Systems Engineer director, and Nancy Lamoreaux (second row, center), North Ameri- must tear down the silos and Certified Trainer, can Division director of information technology, stand with Southern that separate us, and unify Union, conference, university, and academy information technology is anxious to see the directors who attended the first ever information systems retreat, June our efforts.” Church embrace new 5-7, in Savannah, Georgia. During the retreat, technologies that he Mace outlined a plan to believes will enable us develop a network to share to spread the Gospel more effectively. event was entitled, “Unity Can Lead resources and ideas, build a platform Attending the inaugural event to Innovation,” an intentional way to to deploy mobile applications for were IT professionals employed by bring everyone to the table to inspire evangelism, utilize social networking the Adventist Church in the South- efficiency and innovation in ministry. technologies, and meet at least twice ern Union; IT departments from the Traditionally in the Adventist a year to foster a community among eight local conferences; individuals Church, IT departments have played the IT groups. He also recognizes from Oakwood and Southern Adven- a support role. This is in stark con- that meaningful training opportunities tist universities; and IT professionals trast to the role of IT departments in must be created to assist all employ- from Forest Lake Church, Forest Lake corporate America. They are not seen ees to successfully integrate technol- Academy, Atlanta Adventist Academy, just as computer technicians, but as ogy into their ministries. He plans to Georgia Cumberland Academy, Mt. valued members of their corporate achieve this goal by partnering with Pisgah Academy, and teams who contribute the Oakwood University Technology Madison Academy. to the success of the Certification Program. During the three- business by develop- “Let the workers for God manifest day event, the group ing innovative uses of tact and talent, and originate devices crafted a vision that calls technology within those by which to communicate light to for excellence in IT and organizations. those who are near and to those who technology ministry. “In order for the are afar off” E.G. White, The Voice in Assisting in that process Church to be successful Speech and Song, p. 282. was guest presenter today, we must take a Robert Henley, M.A., MCSE, MCT, is Noel Rettig, Ed.D., whose workshop more active role in the development Southeastern Conference director of com- helped the group develop systems of innovations that will enable the munication, technology, and interactive thinking approaches in order to de- Church to more effectively spread the ministries. velop better working relationships. The Gospel today,” states Mace.
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Adventist Health System
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Unveiled Florida Hospital Memo- healthcare in our commu- IT Happens Here rial Medical Center in Day- nity,” said Mark LaRose, tona Beach, Fla., opened its Florida Hospital Memorial new state-of-the-art facility Medical Center president/ in July, providing patients CEO. “We’re bringing all access to Volusia County’s our areas of expertise most comprehensive hos- together — expert medical pital. staff, research, technology, “The opening of our treatments, inpatient and new building marks an outpatient care — and mak- important milestone in ing it more accessible to patients.” Mark LaRose (center, kneeling), Florida Hospital Memorial Medi- Ten patient floors, cal Center president/CEO, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with the with two shelled out for Link family. Joining in the festivities are Darlinda Copeland (left) future needs, comprise the COO; Don Jernigan, Adventist Health System president/CEO; Mi- chele Goeb-Burkett, clinical services vice president; Ron Jimenez, 718,000-square-foot facil- M.D., chief medical officer; and Debbie Thomas, CFO. ity located on a 135-acre campus. 64-Slice CT scanner, which the use of natural light Enhanced services in gives doctors a view inside throughout all areas to our the new facility include all the body not previously programs and services, private patient rooms with possible, and offers faster, down to the choice of window views, an expand- painless exams to detect colors,” said LaRose. “With ed emergency department heart disease and strokes its state-of-the-art equip- and BirthCare Center, an earlier. ment and features, the new endovascular/hybrid operat- “The new facility was medical center allows the ing room, and inpatient and designed with patient safety community to receive faith- outpatient surgery. and privacy in mind and based, compassionate care Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center opened in mid- New technology to enhance the healing close to home.” July after years of planning includes the areas only Sie- process, which is reflected —BY MICHELLE LYNCH and construction. mens Somotom Dual Source through the building, from New Healing Art Displayed at Gordon Hospital In Calhoun, thrilled to share initiated in 2005 to bring Ga., new master- this artwork at health education to local pieces are now Gordon Hospi- school children. Gordon being displayed tal,” said Dav- Hospital staff members in Gordon Hospi- ette Watson, a provide a brief educational tal’s Healing Arts member of the presentation on a health Gallery. hospital’s Heal- topic, and then the children Visitors and ing Arts Gallery are asked to draw a picture patients alike committee. illustrating the topic. Each are enjoying the “This gallery student receives a blue colorful works continues to ribbon for participating. Art of art created by bring smiles is collected from each of Coble Elementary Gordon Hospital’s Healing Arts Gallery includes mas- to the faces of the schools, and the staff School students terpieces by Coble Elementary School students. Pictured everyone who members choose several on the topics are committee members Davette Watson (left), Bonnie takes the time winners to display in the Shadix, Daniel Hebard, and Brandon McDaniel; and of nutrition and students Jenna Peel, Gabby Alverez, Cailey Moore, Sam to enjoy them.” gallery. healthy foods. Moore, and Caleb Alvarez; with Cory Reeves, Gordon The —BY KAREN SHAW “We are Hospital’s CFO (squatting). program was
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Carolina News
Wilkesboro Dedicates New Sanctuary The little, white, one- those joining in the cele- room church on Highway brating were church families 16 in Moravian Falls, N.C., from the Lincolnton, N.C., has been the church home Church, when they brought for the Wilkesboro Church their children’s bus loaded members for decades. That with community children. all changed on Sabbath, Pictured right: Checking May 23, when Wilkesboro out the plans of the new members held a church church sanctuary are Eric dedication for their new Hagan, church pastor; Larry sanctuary. Holbrook, church treasurer; Families from churches Tim Houser, first elder; and in the surrounding area Jim Davidson, Conference- joined in celebrating this president. happy occasion. Among —BY RON QUICK Mount Pisgah Academy Administrator, Counselor, Friend Dies at 79 Ted Graves, beloved remaining a counselor and Sabbath School classes and teacher and administrator for teacher. Graves’s leader- assisted his wife with the many years at Mount Pisgah ship as principal continued church library. Their com- Academy (MPA), passed through the 1986-87 school munity service included away on January 3, 2009, af- year. During his time as working with the Asheville ter a battle with cancer. He principal, the administration chapter of Meals on Wheels. was born January 14, 1929, building burned early one The many MPA gradu- in Graysville, Tenn. After morning. The building of a ates at Graves’ memorial high school his mother’s new center for administra- service were given an op- pastor encouraged him to tive offices and classrooms portunity to express their attend Southern Missionary was overseen by Graves. memories of this beloved College. It was there that With Graves’s prefer- educator. Two current MPA he met Mary Jane Farrall. education courses, and a ence for teaching and coun- teachers who are also gradu- After the first date, they were master’s degree in counsel- seling young people, he was ates, Brian Hindman and devoted to each other, and ing and guidance. He began allowed to lay down the Marca Age Wilson, said, “He married on August 9, 1950. at MPA teaching Bible I, II, administrative work. In the believed in me.” In his hom- With a wife, then a son by III, and history, as well as fall of 1987, Graves returned ily, MPA Church pastor and 1952, and no financial back- sponsoring the senior class. exclusively to guidance graduate Michael Brackett ing, Graves worked his way By the next school year, counseling and teaching. shared that he never forgot through college. During his Graves had added guidance Graves was a man of Graves saying during his senior year (1953-54), he counselor and Student As- many talents. Some students senior year Bible class, “Be was invited to become the sociation sponsorship to his may remember seeing him willing to be willing to give assistant pastor of the Col- duties. The classes Graves painting the nature scene all to God.” legedale Church. taught through the years on the school entrance sign. Ted Graves will be When Graves arrived at shifted some to include He retired from teaching missed by his loving wife Mt. Pisgah Academy in the speed reading and psychol- in 1993. The Graves fam- and family; great numbers fall of 1974, he already had ogy in 1979, and Adventist ily continued to live in the of MPA graduates, former more than 20 years of expe- heritage in 1983. community, and were active students, and staff members rience. This experience in- Graves became assistant members of the Mt. Pisgah with whom he worked; and cluded church pastor, youth principal in 1980. In 1983 Academy Church. Graves his church family. director, secondary teaching, he became principal, while taught one of the adult —BY LINDA GROW
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Carolina News
Morganton Church Becomes Debt-Free The Morganton Church has a rich history dating back to 1940. Since 1950, the Silver Creek Adventist School has provided qual- ity education for its chil- dren, and the church has been steadfast in reaching out to the community — stirring up passion through evangelism and Bible study. During the 1980’s and 1990’s, Tony Cirigli- ano, pastor, was a strong and vital component in this area. Education and evange- lism have remained con- Gary Ault (left); Barry Mahorney, pastor; Ted Brackett; Garry Duckworth, head elder; Wanda Beck, stant in encouraging the church school teacher; Rick Russell, Conference treasurer; and Tim Sheridan, former Morganton pastor growth and faith of this church. This story reminds The Morganton Church 20 years to pay off, with tor, helped the members all to focus on the spiritual had a mortgage burning the Lord’s blessing, they design their new facilities. need of others, and let event on May 16, 2009. were able to pay the mort- This included a church, God take care of the rest. While the average note for gage off in two years! school, and community —BY JACQUIE PINDER most churches takes 15 to Tim Sheridan, pas- service center. Five Oaks Members Walk “Around the State” to Lose Weight “When properly con- before the curious par- ducted, the health work is ticipants figured out that the an entering wedge, making CHIP program was being a way for other truths to run by Seventh-day Adven- reach the heart” Counsels on tists. Many of the materials Diet and Foods, p. 73. CHIP uses are produced The Five Oaks Church in Loma Linda, and they in Durham, N.C., put this quickly made the connection counsel into practice recent- to the publicity the Church ly with its first CHIP (Coro- has received on longev- nary Health Improvement ity. By that time, bonds of Project) program. Thirteen friendship had formed, and individuals attended to learn the participants were ecstatic simple lifestyle changes that with the progress they could Roy Terretta (right), CHIP leader, and other class participants have helped them to dra- see and feel as they began illustrate the distance they walked during their program. matically lower cholesterol to adopt a new lifestyle. totaled their exercise mile- continued past Durham, all levels, and lower their blood The class even set the age from the last day of the the way to Winston Salem. pressure and weight. goal of walking the distance course until graduation, they The “entering wedge” is def- Though held in a neu- of half of the state of North added another 280 miles. initely working in Durham! tral location, it wasn’t long Carolina, but when they So they closed the loop and —BY ROY TERRETTA
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Florida News
West Palm Beach Spanish Church Serves Community Needs More than 900 people help around their home, benefited from a health and legal help for undocu- fair, March 22, 2009, orga- mented immigrants.” nized by West Palm Beach West Palm Beach Span- Spanish, Fla., Church with ish also offers community the Caridad Center. The families assistance through Center offers a free medi- MiCasa, a nonprofit organi- cal/dental clinic in Palm zation run from the church. Beach County. Staff pro- This Adventist Center for vided more than 16 types Social Help Ministry offers of exams at no charge, food, clothes, access to including HIV tests, mam- counseling, and job search mograms, blood pressure help, among other services. screenings, and eye exams. “The church should “In addition to the be more than just a place health fairs, the church cur- for spiritual refuge,” says rently offers our community Arroyo. “We should be a z vare
21 different services,” says group of people that cares Al Vicmael Arroyo, pastor, about the well-being of
“including a youth ministry our community.” Danie l a in which the youth identify —by Natalia Andrea Cárdenas was among those who participated in the local families that need Lopez-Thismon West Palm Beach Spanish Church health fair. Health Fair Plays Important Role in Soul Winning The Sorrento Span- ish, Fla., Company held a health fair on April 5, 2009. Four physicians, six nurses, and other health person- nel provided services to 85 participants, includ- ing blood glucose testing, blood pressure screening, body mass index, chair massages, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, health lectures, Christian and health literature, water, various gifts from Florida Evangelism meetings, conducted by Joaquin Cazares, M.D. (left), coincided with the health fair, re- Hospital Waterman, and sulting in four baptisms. Baptismal candidates pictured are Abel Serrano (second from left), Lazaro free clothes from the Com- Mirabal, Alma Cortéz, and Bernardo Maceda, with Rafael Campos, lay pastor. munity Services Depart- ment. Ariz., who also presented were baptized on April 11, Mission Group grew out of The fair coincided with health-related topics before and numerous individuals Mount Dora Church, and an evangelism campaign his sermon each night. are taking Bible studies and organized as a company in conducted by Joaquin Ca- As a result of the looking forward to baptism. January 2008. zares, M.D., from Phoenix, campaign, four individuals The Sorrento Spanish —by Clifford Sutherland
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Florida News
Florida Keys Members Host Camp Meeting As Sabbath hours ARISE Institute (A Resource neared, a gentle sea Institute for Soulwinning breeze and swaying palms and Evangelism), was the beckoned more than 100 main speaker for the week- attendees to the April 3 end — with messages that and 4, 2009, Florida Keys focused on righteousness Camp Meeting. The annual by faith. Voices of Unity, event was fully sponsored an a cappella choir from Ald er f
by Florida Keys churches Kissimmee, Fla., provided Karin and held at the Boy Scout’s inspirational music. Guest speaker David Asscherick, evangelist and ARISE Institute Camp Sawyer, located The adult Sabbath founder, was invited back to the Keys Camp Meeting in 2010. near mile marker 34 in the School lesson was taught lower Keys. by Bob Boggess, Florida in a separate tent for the the ocean was the gather- David Asscherick, pas- Conference volunteer lay young people. ing place for participants to tor, internationally known pastors coordinator. A spe- As the daylight Sabbath share testimonies. evangelist and founder of cial program was provided hours waned, a bonfire by —by Karin Alderfer
Radio Spots Air in the Keys — Adventist churches in the Florida Keys are making an effort to bring Christ to lo- cal residents by airing daily, one-minute radio spots on two popular radio stations. The “Just a Minute” early morn- ing messages feature church members reading favorite Bible promises and prayer from Juanita Kretschmar, pastor.
Paul and Marian Bernet Celebrate 60th Anniversary married June 12, 1949, with includes three daughters, seven grandchildren; and E.D. Calkins officiating. Linda Hausinger of Orlando, five great-grandchildren. Bernet entered the Joyce Hoatson of Orlando, —by Marian Bernet literature ministry in 1947. and Deborah Gifford of AND Gladys Neigel He served as publishing South Lancaster, Mass.; director in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Potomac, and Greater New York conferences; North Port Church and in Southwestern Union and Atlantic Union confer- Celebrates Special Sabbaths ences. Bernet then served Health Emphasis Deacons’/Deacon- Paul and Marian Bernet, as a chaplain for 17 years at Day: Tom Davie from the esses’ Day: Kenneth members at Forest Lake Florida Hospital Orlando. Sarasota County Health Ford emphasized every Church, Apopka, Fla., cel- While living in South Department presented member’s responsibility ebrated their 60th wedding Lancaster, Mass., Marian tips for healthy living, in his sermon, “How to anniversary on June 12. Bernet earned a nursing and Anton Dameff, M.D., Grow God’s Church.” After Bernet’s discharge degree at Atlantic Union conducted a seminar on The members, commu- from the United States Army College and New England the Creation concept. In nity guests, and del- in 1947, he met Marian Memorial Hospital. Upon his sermon, Roy Bartley, egates representing six Steely while volunteering as graduation, she worked at lay pastor of Punta Gorda churches saw plaques a primary division teacher the hospital for seven years Church, stressed the presented to deacons at the Hampton Heights prior to moving to Florida, importance of observing and deaconesses for Church in Reading, Penn., where she volunteers at God’s plan for overall outstanding service. where she served as depart- Forest Lake Church. wellness. —by Cynthia James ment secretary. They were The Bernet’s family
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Georgia-Cumberland News
K.I.D. City Begins Pilot Program in Atlanta Echoes of playful disciples of Jesus now! The “K.I.D. City has inspired us of church and move into our laughter whisk by as kids ministry facilitates this by the need to reach out to our own neighborhoods. It gives scuttle their way through the helping equip churches, neighbors, not just casually an opportunity for families neighborhood streets racing parents, and mentors to and accidently, but purpose- to disciple families, and for towards the Pomianowski’s implement the model of fully and intentionally.” kids to do what comes natu- home, anxious to play with discipleship described in Since then, the Pomi- rally to them.” the three little girls. Deuteronomy 6:4-7. anowskis have been travel- After spending an entire ing from church to church in day playing with the Pomi- search of Adventist couples anowski girls, the kids are willing to utilize their homes ready to head back home. as discipleship centers and Right before they reach the using their own home as a door, the Pomianowskis model. surround the kids and offer “We now have three a prayer for them and their churches that are fully families. involved in K.I.D. City,” says —BY Chris Mateo
Sa m Po iano wsk i Sam Pomianowski. “We are also booked to present this This group at the Chestatee, Ga., Church completed “Footprints for Parents and Mentors,” a 12-week small-group Bible study for ministry to several additional Pykes parents and mentors of children. churches in the Atlanta area through July.” Celebrate 60th This everyday occur- K.I.D. City was created This unique form of Anniversary rence has been a continual as a new approach to help neighborhood evangelism blessing for Sam and Rebec- teach families how to reach is poised to take over the ca Pomianowski, a young their neighbors for Christ by Atlanta area, and the growth Adventist couple who have using their own homes as will only continue. The recently dedicated their lives discipleship training cen- K.I.D. ministry envisions to a new calling from God. ters. The Atlanta metro area this new missionary effort This past March, the became the pilot city for will gradually saturate many family opened their home to the project, with the Pomi- of the major cities in North serve as a mission base for anowskis pioneering the America. Ron and Marilyn Pyke a ground-breaking ministry mission. “Just when you think initiative called K.I.D. City, “We have always had God has shown you every- Ron and Marilyn Pyke developed by the Kids In a burden to reach those thing He can, He surprises celebrated their 60th wed- Discipleship ministry. around us, and although you again,” says Gerard ding anniversary June 4. Kids in Discipleship we haven’t always openly Carter, K.I.D. City site direc- Both have been devoted (K.I.D.) is a ministry of the made the effort to meet our tor and K.I.D. director of the members of the Adventist Collegedale, Tenn., Church neighbors, our house has Duluth Church. “K.I.D. City Church all their life. They that believes in mentoring always been open to them,” provides the opportunity have lived in Coopersville kids to become empowered says Rebecca Pomianowski. to reach further than just and Bloomingdale, Mich., and Hendersonville, N.C., and currently in Colleg- edale, Tenn. They have instilled a strong faith and good Christian values in their five children, 10 grandchildren, and nine H i ckm an
y great-grandchildren. They Ja have been active members K.I.D. City leaders Sam and Rebecca Pomianowski (center, across table) discuss how participants of the Cohutta, Ga., Church can grow in their personal relationship with Jesus and as spiritual mentors to children, with a for many years. group at the Chestatee, Ga., Church.
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Health Expo Spotlights Prevention There was a beehive mental, and even spiritual. health of activity as people en- For example, at the age. This tered Andrews Recreation nutrition booth, the tests enabled Park for the 2009 Health were for blood sugar, them to Expo on May 17, orga- body fat, height, and see if they nized by Andrews, N.C., weight. At the exercise were older Church. booth, participants had or younger There were nine their biceps, grip, and than their preventive health booths reach tested. The sunshine chrono- displayed, which spell the booth provided blood logical age, acrostic “A NEWSTART,” pressure and a skin cancer and told which stands for attitude, screening. them what nutrition, exercise, water, Each booth integrated they could sunshine, temperance, air, prevention and cure. The do about it. M AN HART C AR L rest, and trust. Preven- tests alerted people to It took Body massages were provided by the Wildwood tion was the spotlight, and potential illnesses and, in about an Hospital staff at the expo. people were encouraged some cases, a physician hour to to take charge of their needed to be seen, or a go through the expo and would be $16,500. heath. lifestyle change needed to participate in all the tests, There were at least Integrated with each of be made. but for the information 25 community groups or the nine prevention booths One of the most received, it was about a individuals who sponsored were 14 tests. These tests unique booths provided $165 value. The total value the Health Expo. made participants aware of a computer print out for of around 100 people that —BY Carl Hartman specific needs — physical, each participant with their went through the expo
Camp Meetings Offer Fellowship The Hispanic and Olde June 12, 13. — and that is im- Time camp meetings this “When you come here portant for me once summer allowed people to and during the worship in a while,” says come together for fellow- service, you’re singing with Daniel Lucio of the ship and worship. other people — it’s refresh- Knoxville Hispanic More than 1,500 peo- ing. It reminds you that Church. ple gathered for Hispanic there are more people than Hispanic youth Camp Meeting at Georgia- the people you know who met in the GCA Cumberland Academy worship the same God — chapel to hear Rafael
(GCA) in Calhoun, Ga., who have the same beliefs Escobar, a pastor b roo ks re b e cc a from Puerto Rico, At Hispanic Camp Meeting, featured speak about what speaker Merling Alomia, theology youth can do for teacher and former president at Union God. Peruvian University in Lima, Peru, At Olde Time spoke about preparing for the end times. Camp Meeting in Deer Lodge, Tenn., the event, and there were June 18-20, the focus workshops on Friday cov- was prayer. The featured ering a variety of aspects speaker was Ron Halverson relating to prayer and its N i ck C l ar k Sr., retired Southern Union role in a Christian’s life. Music was an integral part of the program during Olde Time director of evangelism. Mu- —BY rebecca brooks Camp Meeting. sic was featured throughout AND Nick Clark
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Gulf States News
Bass Memorial Academy Plans for New Day Academy, and academics and spirituality, members include Tim Rum- as the assistant along with an active sports sey and Brian Gauthier. to the director program. Rumsey will be the music of education Wilson says, “Our stu- department director. He for that confer- dents will receive the best graduated with a bach- ence. He has possible education from elor of music from Union a wide range qualified staff in academics, College, and is currently of educational spiritual growth, sporting working on his D.M.A. in experience. activities, and work experi- music composition. Rum- He graduated ence. We are also dedicat- sey worked at Shenandoah from Walla ed to finding ways to make Valley Academy for seven Walla College this education affordable to years, and directed the with a major all who desire this for their band, choir, and orchestra. in biology students.” Gauthier will be teach- and minors in Dave Colburn has ing history. He graduated religion and accepted the position of from Southern Adventist Gary Wilson, pictured with his wife, Kathleen, accepted the invitation to be the principal of chemistry. He treasurer for the academy. University with a bachelor Bass Memorial Academy. has served as Colburn received a bach- in history and international a principal elor’s degree in business studies. “We are planning for of a boarding academy, with an emphasis in mar- His love for his- a new day at Bass Memo- and has helped developed keting from Southern Ad- tory began while attending rial Academy (BMA),” says three new day academies. ventist University, and has Highland View Academy Mel Eisele, Gulf States There have been significant subsequently established in Maryland. “My history Conference president. He increases in enrollment in and enjoyed managing a teacher made history come continues, “Our ultimate the schools under his care, piano instruction business alive,” he says. Gauthier’s desire is for each student one of them nearly tripled in the Dayton, Ohio, area goal is to create the same to leave with a connection in size. The increase in at- for the last seven years. learning experience for his to their friend Jesus, and to tendance of these schools Colburn and his wife, Mar- students. “History is impor- know He will be with them is attributed to a three lene, enjoy birding, garden- tant because it is the way through their life. We want point focus: the spiritual ing, hiking, and sharing we see where we came our faculty to sincerely life, academic level, and sacred instrumental music from, and learn how to care for each student. The customer service. He has together in area churches. take from the past what we staff will embrace Christian been able to balance the They have a one-year-old experienced and improve standards and demonstrate unique blend of high son, Elliott. Colburn and on it,” he explains. to the students that being his family are excited to —BY REBECCA GRICE a Seventh-day Adventist be joining the BMA team is a great way of life.” when the new school With this renewed year begins. Correction commitment, when Jon Arroyo has ac- students register for the cepted an invitation to school year at BMA, they serve as BMA chaplain, will discover several staff and his wife, Libna, will members who are new be the girls’ dean. Arroyo on campus. served as the pastor for One of those will be the Tuscaloosa, Ala., and the new principal, Gary Columbus, Miss., church- The caption for this photo in Wilson. Wilson comes es. Libna Arroyo recently the June Southern Tidings to Gulf States from the completed a master’s should have read “Lee Whitman, pastor, cut the Nevada-Utah Conference, Dave Colburn, new treasurer of Bass degree in guidance and where he served as the counseling. ribbon for the grand opening Memorial Academy, with his wife, of Opelika First Church.” principal of Silver State Marlene, and son, Elliott Other new staff
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Birmingham Churches Hold Joint Prayer Meeting the congregation to join one of four groups and pray exclusively for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on each individual, each family represented, and on each church. The point was made that until hearts are open and filled After group prayer, attendees departed knowing the presence of the Lord had been with them. with the power of the Holy Ghost, they will not be able Birmingham Roebuck signed to bring members of led the congregation in to fulfill the commission to Church opened its doors both conferences together praise to the Lord through take the Gospel to the ends to more than 200 fellow to worship, fellowship, and hymns and choruses. He of the Earth. believers on Wednesday, enjoy social activities as then invited anyone who “It was an amazing April 29, 2009, as the Bir- one body of Christ. wished to give a testimony thing to listen to the many mingham Area Adventist The first joint event of what the Lord had done voices as our requests were Pastoral Fellowship hosted was held December 5, them. presented to the courts of a city-wide prayer, praise, 2008, when more than 800 Following the testimo- heaven,” expressed one and worship service. The people from 10 churches nies, Ed Appudoray, Kirby participant. Fellowship is a group participated in a moving Gray, and Linda Carter of Group prayers were of area pastors from the Communion service. Roebuck, led the group in followed by a one-on-one South Central Conference The city-wide prayer singing praise, worship, prayer time with a prayer and the Gulf States Confer- meeting opened with Mike and adoration. Beginning partner. ence who believe that all Curzon, pastor of Roebuck with songs of praise and Roy Gaiter, Norwood must come to unity before Church, calling everyone thanksgiving, the music Church pastor, closed the the Lord will return. They to prayer with the blowing swelled to the rafters as the meeting with the Lord’s meet monthly to develop of the Shofar. Alex Horton, voices combined. Prayer. programs and activities de- pastor of Ephesus Church, Next, Horton invited —BY DVORAH CURZON Blue Angel Parkway Conducts ShareHim Seminar Six lay members of again. That’s when she when he the Blue Angel Parkway realized the meeting started conducted Church in Pensacola, Fla., at seven o’clock that night. the series conducted a ShareHim She quickly dressed and she at- Prophecy Seminar in May. went. She continued to tended. One of those members was attend night after night. "It Other Betty Doyle, a 70-year-old was awesome," she says. presenters new convert, who did not "The presentation of each included hesitate when Will Labrenz, message was very clear Emma pastor, asked for volun- and directly from the word Arana, Dan teers. of God. I had never heard Arana, Last year when Doyle these truths before in my Greg received a Bible Proph- life. Nothing like this had Knight, An- Betty Doyle was one of the volunteers to share the ecy brochure in the mail, been preached in other drew Puel, wonderful Bible truths she learned with others. she glanced at it and put churches I had attended.” and Maria it aside. Later the same Now Doyle wanted Taylor. Three of those also 16-day seminar, 25 visitors day, she remembered the to share these truths with presented the message for and non-members attended. brochure and picked it up others, just as Labrenz had the first time. During the —BY MARIA TAYLOR
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Kentucky-Tennessee News
Lobelville Church Offers Health Screening In June, Lobel- offered an dence Bible studies. ville, Tenn., Church opportunity Guests lingered at the offered health for guests to stations to talk with work- screening to the request no- ers. One woman came in local community. tification of expressing discourage- Nearly 40 guests various pro- ment, loneliness, and from the community grams, and to depression, but after con- went through the request Bible necting with a few church stations: choles- studies. A large members and receiving the terol and glucose number were personal touch of massage, levels, health/age interested in she walked out holding analysis, blood stop smoking, her head high and said out
pressure, height, D. Marvin weight loss, loud, “I feel GOOD!” weight, body/mass Lobelville Church member Dawn Authur, R.N., gives and depres- —By Leslie Caza index, and personal health counsel to a woman from the community. sion recovery lifestyle counseling. seminars, as Many of the participants pleting the stations and well as health and cooking were delighted to receive a consultation. classes. Six were interested chair massage after com- The registration form in personal or correspon- Youth Conduct Evangelistic Series Louisville First Church people in the church was in the was blessed by a series helped make the event a ninth grade of evangelistic meetings success by participating in and Mat- which featured the church’s special music, working at tingly was youth. the greeting desk, doing in the 11th Brandon Voignier and publicity, recording the grade when Josh Mattingly presented services to make CD’s, and the meetings thought-provoking ser- serving snacks to encour- were held. mons that encouraged the age attendees to linger and The se- audience to study their chat. ries resulted Bibles in order to know Voignier and Mattingly in a number what it says regarding last are students at Louisville of individuals Josh Mattingly preached during the evangelistic day events. Other young Junior Academy. Voignier who contin- meetings conducted by the youth of Louisville ued studying First Church. the Bible with the local pastor, Tim Madding, and all requested baptism. There were seven bap- tized in the afternoon on May 9, 2009. Sydney Stephens (left), Kassidy Stephens, Hanna —By Clifton Nunn, Isabella Voignier, Noah Stephens, Golda Josh Mattingly (left) and Brandon Voignier talk about what they Keller Ruckle, and Ethan Madding were baptized by might undertake next. Tim Madding, pastor.
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Depression Recovery Touches Community Ridgetop, Tenn., for an additional hour. A expressed interest in visit- already planning another Church hosted Neil Ned- door prize was given each ing the church on Sabbath. depression seminar in ley’s Depression Recov- night ranging from health The church is planning the fall, along with other ery Video Seminar in the books to classical health and lifestyle spring. Members felt that music CD’s. programs. “He with so many uncertainties The topic reached the hearts in the world right now that was “Nutrition and of the people could cause depression, the Brain” during by going among the seminar would be a the third session, them as one who good way for the church to and the partici- desired their good” minister to people in their pants were able The Desire of Ages, community. to taste some of p. 151. The program was held the recipes recom- There are on Monday evening each mended by Nedley many hurting peo- week for eight weeks. for overcoming ple in the world There were nine regis- depression. The right now, and trants in attendance with weeks flew by as Terri Jenks (left), hands a sample to one of the through these approximately 15 others bonds of friend- Depression Recovery Seminar participants. seminars many who viewed the video each ships were formed. individuals can be night. The participants first One participant said that several follow-up meet- reached for His kingdom. viewed the hour video for she would miss coming to ings with everyone who —by Terri Jenks that night, and then assem- the seminar when it was attended. bled in break-out sessions over. Another participant Ridgetop members are
Class Assists Homeless Alumnus Presents Barry Cushman’s as The Healing Place. The Sabbath School class class was able to provide Painting continues its community a monetary donation and outreach programs. For the some personal items such first quarter of 2009, the as toothpaste, clothing, eat- objective of the class was ing utensils, and clothing. to help provide hope for The Healing Place was those who were homeless created by local physicians. or had addictions through It is Kentucky’s largest a local organization known shelter recovery program, serving nearly 40,000 meals a month. On the average, 450
homeless men, T r um an R aine s women, and chil- Linda Raines recently presented Ridgetop Adven- dren sleep in its fa- tist Elementary School with her painting, “Jesus and cilities each night. In the Children,” which is displayed in the school’s entry addition, it provides way. School principal Kathy Trumper stated the paint- health care services, ing, “shows that this school’s focus is children, that life skills education, Jesus loves them, and that we are a Christian school Dianne Wi ll ia ms ld t and programs to designed to foster that relationship.” Butch Wildt (left), Rachel Williams, support parents. Raines is a 1970 alumnus of Ridgetop Adventist Pam and Barry Cushman are part of the class that delivered the gifts to The —by Clifton Keller Elementary School. Healing Place. —By Helen Kelly
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South Atlantic News
First Georgia Hispanic Master Guides Camporee Held Ninety- Luis Alberto Lopez, fossils and animal tracking, six individuals Puerto Rico Northern were developed. Other assembled to Mission youth ministries activities included basic participate in director, was the featured skills in marching, “Race of the first Hispanic speaker. He delivered a Rescue” obstacle course, Regional Master message of spiritual revival knot-tying, and campfire Guides Campo- focusing on the necessity building and safety. One ree in Georgia. of all Christian leaders to of the main highlights was The churches depend on Jesus to be when each club dem- represented were able to fulfill the tasks that onstrated its abilities in Canton, Cham- have been assigned. complete Christian com- blee, Conyers, Two junior Adventist radeship. and Marietta. honors, which included —BY ANTONIO PEREIRA West End Member Uses Disability to Witness In 1984, James Brown him the rest of his life. His within two years of mov- morning and Wednesday suffered a spinal injury with marriage suffered, and soon ing in. A year later he was evening service, as well as nerve damage while work- he was divorced. Several invited to become a com- a Tuesday Bible study class. ing on his job as warehouse years later he was invited to missioner of the Housing He also is an active member manager. Two years later, go to a Revelation Seminar Authority Board, and serves of his church, serving as an with no definitive treatment, class. He accepted the mes- as vice chair. elder and disability minis- a team of neurosurgeons sage and was baptized in Brown saw the need tries coordinator. suggested exploratory 1992 at West End Church in for Bible studies in his Regardless of the surgery that could paralyze Atlanta, Ga. building, and started a disease or ability, no one him. His insurance would Limited income forced small Bible study group that is out of reach from having not cover the cost, so the Brown to move into a evolved into Sunday morn- a positive change in their doctors advised medica- seniors’ highrise apartment. ing services. In the begin- lives through the Gospel of tions and physical therapy. He was not one to sit and ning only three or four at- Jesus Christ, or from being He would face diminishing bemoan his fate, so he be- tended, but soon more than an instrument for God. mobility and other health came active as the president 20 faithfully attended. He —BY ROSEMARY GRAHAM challenges that would affect of the tenants’ association currently conducts a Sunday Myrtle Grove Teen Attends Notre Dame Brett Wade, 16, design concepts and imple- intellectually gifted high Wilmington. He took 12 received a full scholar- ment and build circuit, school students in the hours in the fall and spring ship to attend the summer beam, and robot forma- nation. The Governor’s semesters, and made the engineering program at tions. In addition to the School integrates academic dean’s list both semesters. Notre Dame University. Notre Dame University disciplines, the arts, and He is a graduate of Ephe- The three-week program Engineering Scholarship unique courses. sus Jr. Academy in Wilm- includes lectures by faculty opportunity, Wade also re- Wade is a senior at ington, N.C., and an active members in aerospace, me- ceived an invita- Isaac Bear Early member of the Myrtle chanical, computer, elec- tion to the North College High Grove Church, where he tric, and civil and chemical Carolina Gov- School, which serves as a junior deacon, engineering. Hands-on ernor’s School allows students Pathfinder TLT, and AYS computer sessions include Program, the to take college leader. Wade gives credit UNIX boxes and tours at oldest statewide courses during to God — Who has truly engineering manufacturing summer residen- their junior year blessed this gifted young facilities. tial program for at the University man. He will engage in academically or of North Carolina —BY MARK WADE
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South Atlantic News
Franklinton Church Constructs New Sanctuary ton to Gethsemane Edward and Ruth Wilson, of their own. Church in Raleigh, Cullus and Rachel Dun- During the years, the N.C., for more than ston, and Josephine Kear- Lord blessed the church two decades to wor- ney. The numbers grew so family with the leadership ship and serve. The large that it became neces- of pastors Larry Johnson, group was encour- sary to relocate to a place Stephen Brooks, Ezekiel aged to hold mid- that could accommodate Wilson, and with spiri- week prayer service everyone comfortably. tual encouragement from in Franklinton by Patricia Privette pastors Nathaniel Goode, Franklinton, N.C., their pastor, Calvin facilitated the rental of David M. Jones, Victor Church’s, newly construct- Preston, who currently Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Brooks, and William L. ed sanctuary was dedicat- pastors West End Church Church. Their numbers Winston. ed on April 18, 2009. More in Atlanta, Ga. From that grew, and the status of In attendance from than 300 guests gathered suggestion grew a con- Branch Sabbath School South Atlantic Conference to celebrate this event- gregation, and in 2009 an was assigned. One Sab- for the grand opening ful day — including four edifice was erected to the bath, after the study was were Vanard J. Mending- generations of the Sneed- glory of God. completed, the Holy Spirit hall, Conference president; Grissom-Privette family. For months the moved upon them to enter William Winston, Confer- The Parker, Per- Franklinton families met into worship with no ence executive secretary; son, Wilson, Dunston, each Tuesday evening for planned program. It was and Larry Johnson, Confer- and Privette families of Bible study and dinner in at this time that the group ence treasurer. Franklinton drove 60 miles the homes of Ann Turner, realized the time had come —BY LOÑIETA THOMPSON round trip from Franklin- John and Ruby Booth, for them to build a church CORNWALL Philadelphia Church Hosts Fifth Annual Wellness Walk The table shared a safe plastics Participants were refu- themes included guide along with a natural eled after the brisk walk the Take Back Your cleaning recipe brochure, with vegetarian sausage Health Ministry with and examples of eco- biscuits, vegan calico different displays for friendly cleaners available beans, vegan and vegetar- attendees to visit. in the local area. ian oatmeal burgers, vari- The Natural No Fake Food Kids ous nuts, snack bars, fresh Sweeteners display Snacks distributed samples and dried fruit, and water. shared informa- of natural, non-perishable The event concluded tion about available snacks with no artificial with a brief praise service Philadelphia Church natural sweeteners, colors, sweeteners, or pre- conducted by Keith Wood- in Burlington, N.C., held and a list of stores in the servatives. ard, Philadelphia Church its fifth Annual Wellness area that carried the prod- There was also an pastor; and Philadelphia Walk in lieu of a regu- ucts. Tasting samples were Evangelism display with Church choir, One Voice, lar church service. The distributed as well. a variety of literature and rendered musical praises. congregation went to one The Natural Beauty Bible study enrollment Many people stayed to of the local parks and set display provided a mini- sheets. enjoy the fellowship. up tables with information spa honey facial, fix-your- Healthy living prizes, The walk continues to about healthy living. The own beauty recipes (in- which included grocery be a great way to involve activities began with a gredients provided), and store gift cards, a juicer, the church in actively shar- brisk, fun walk with more literature from the Breast “green” cookware, a crock ing Jesus and the health than 130 individuals from Cancer Fund and the Cam- pot, natural beauty items, message with the commu- up to 100 miles away par- paign for Safe Cosmetics. and natural snacks, were nity. ticipating. The Safe Home display given away. —BYRENEE LEA-CURRIE, PH.D.
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South Central News
The PRAYER Conference Benjamin Browne, Conference president, has been told that South Central is fast becoming known as the “Prayer Conference.” One of Browne’s initiatives has been to heighten the level of awareness to the importance of prayer as it should always be. Early in his presidency he established a prayer ministries department, with Roy Rugless as the director. The following three stories give evidence of this ministry flourishing in South Central.
Prayer Summit 2009 Held at Cohutta Springs Cohutta Springs Con- without the power of the guardian: “Call out the mit was for everyone to ference Center in Cran- Word, and if you neglect names of each child in experience God’s Di- dall, Ga., was the place the study of God’s Word, prayer each day. Tell the vine Presence, as he did where all roads seemed you will have no real Lord, ‘Lord, just in case while serving in Ethiopia. to lead on March 14, 2009 deep peace. Additionally, I am holding back any Browne reminded every- for Prayer Summit 2009. The registration area teemed with excitement, as the Conference Center stretched to accommodate more than 300 partici- pants. Following registra- tion and supper, wor- ship in praise and prayer began. Roy Rugless, Confer- ence prayer ministries director, welcomed the attendees and introduced the keynote speaker. Benjamin Browne, Confer- ence president, prayed, “Honor us with Your divine presence. Teach us how to make our church- es houses of prayer, our homes houses of prayer, and our bodies houses of prayer.” Cheryl Sullivan C l ai b on Chri s an d ra soothed the audience Conference leaders Philip Palmer (left),treasurer; Dana Edmond, executive secretary; Benjamin with special music, which Browne, president; and Roy Rugless (seated), prayer ministries director, put prayer first. settled everyone to listen to Dennis Smith, pastor, only people of faith built small thing, make me one that God answers who opened his discourse on the God of power can completely Yours, Divine many prayers in a power- on the “Power of the overcome.” Surgeon. Cut deep into ful way that only divinity Word.” Clearly he stated, John Nixon, D.Min., our lives, and cut out the could respond to, so he “Prayer releases the power spoke Sabbath morning cancers of our lives. Then invited everyone to gather of God, and through the with an awe-inspiring bring honor and glory to for healing. baptism of the Holy Spirit message on the need You by Your Word, which —By Cecily Daly we become children of to talk to God in daily we know.’ ” prayer. But, you can- prayer. Nixon’s advice Browne’s prayer for not have the Holy Spirit was for every parent and the 2009 Prayer Sum-
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First Bilingual Prayer Day Held at Trinity Church emphasis was placed on your two greatest bur- two important points of dens, 8) Intercede for your the North American Divi- friends while they do so sion’s prayer focus for 2009 for you, and 9) End always — evangelism in 2009, with a thought for the day. the designated year for To stay in tune with reaching others; and every the Year of Evangelism, a Friday in 2009 as a “Day of list of recommendations to e
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Mi love, and February was encourage others to make Bilingual prayer day leaders: Cristian Borbon (left), pastor/Span- designed as the “Circle of a commitment to God,” as ish translator; Cecily Daly, North Alabama Prayer Federation Love” month. Instructions the objective; “Each one president; and Roy Rugless, Conference prayer ministries director. were given to participate in reach one,” as the goal; a Circle of Love month: 1) and “Revive Thy Work in On the first Sabbath director, were able to greet Select your Circle of Love the midst of the years,” Ha- of the New Year, Janu- everyone in their native prayer partners, 2) Ex- bakkuk 3:2, as the key text. ary 3, the North American languages. This was the change telephone numbers South Central’s first Division Day of Prayer, first bilingual Day of Prayer with each other, 3) Decide bilingual prayer day was 150 prayer partners from in South Central, spear- on two things to pray for enjoyed by many, and they 11 churches represent- headed by Cecily Daly, during the month, 4) Pray want the bonding to con- ing North Alabama Prayer NAPF president. the promise for yourself tinue. Please pray without Federation (NAPF) territory, It was an all-day cel- and others, 5) Share praise ceasing. claimed God’s promises ebration and ministry. In reports with each other, 6) —By Cecily Daly and met at Trinity Church the afternoon there were Plan to affirm each other, in Athens, Ala., to celebrate seminars, followed by a 7) Mention to each other the awesome power of Vesper service and Agape prayer. NAPF’s theme is Feast. By the end of the John 17:21: “That they may celebration, many were be one as Thou Father art able to attest that God had in Me and I in Thee that refueled and showered ev- they may be one in Us.” eryone with His blessings Cristian Borbon, pastor, of grace. Prayer partners and his wife translated the everywhere were aware spoken word into Spanish that the success of the ven- and English as needed. Roy ture was definitely God’s Rugless, pastor of Trinity job, and all joined in the Church and Conference prayer, “Revive Thy Work prayer ministries director, in the midst of the years” and Edgardo Herrera, Con- Habakkuk 3:2. A group of 150 prayer partners from 11 churches claimed God’s ference Hispanic ministries Throughout the day, promises and met to celebrate the awesome power of prayer. 1,000 Praying Men Outreach Planned To further accentuate South Central’s 1,000 Pray- ville, Ala. The theme is a closer walk with Jesus the importance of prayer, ing Men outreach planned “Deliverance with God in and a change in their lives. Benjamin Browne, Confer- for October 2-4, 2009, at Nature.” It is planned for For more information, visit ence president, is seeking Springville Camp & Con- fathers, sons, brothers, and www.scc-adventist.org. men, young and old, for ference Center, Oden- uncles — men who desire —By Michael Harpe
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Southeastern News
Eight Commissioned to Teach Eight teachers from individuals to Christ, for emotional stability. ed with their commissioning Southeastern Conference consistently upholding Christ The challenge was certificates by Elisa Young, schools were bestowed the as the focal point of the cur- given by Herman Davis, Mt. Conference superintendent, Commissioned Ministry and Carol Byrd, Confer- of Teaching Credential ence associate superin- on June 20, 2009. tendent. The ceremony These eight teach- took place during the ers repeated their first weekend of South- Pledge to Ministry, eastern’s camp meeting read by Gregory Mack, in Hawthorn, Fla. Conference executive Teachers that were secretary, and vowed commissioned were to dedicate themselves Darlene Frett, Patricia to the life of a Chris- Goffe, Gary Pascal, Iris tian educator. “Now Segree, Carmita Stew- Gary Pascal (left), Audrey Wainwright, Carmita Stewart, Iris Segree, Patricia these are the gifts Christ art, Audrey Wainwright, Goffe, Renee White, Amber Willis, and Darlene Frett gave to the Church: the Renee White, and apostles, the prophets, Amber Willis. riculum and instruction, for Sinai Church pastor, and the the evangelists, and the pas- These individuals have demonstrating proficiency in prayer of dedication was tor and teachers” Ephesians exhibited a keen sense assigned responsibilities, and given by Hubert Morel Jr., 4:11, NLT. of Christian responsibility for providing an environ- Conference president. The —BY RENEE WHITE for nurturing and leading ment of social, spiritual, and teachers were then present- Members Challenged with Year of Evangelism Goal Lloyd Burrowes, Light- sessions. “We pleaded in these hard economic greatly increased her faith house Church pastor, Ft. with God that by the help times God has really in God. As she continued, Lauderdale, Fla., recently of the Holy Spirit, these, blessed and enabled her she encouraged everyone challenged each member His dear children, with Psalm 37:25: “I to bring in two individuals will be led to Light- have never seen the for the Kingdom. house Church as righteous forsaken To that end, Vashti more light is shed on or his seed begging Johnson, women’s min- their way.” bread.” istries leader, organized After prayer, Carol Robinson, a Prayer Walk with the each family received also affirmed that women of Lighthouse, to a small token — a she prayed for God pray for families in the door hanger, which to give her peace in immediate church commu- read, “Lighthouse these difficult times nity. The women prayed Seventh-day Adven- and to keep her from in groups of two’s, three’s, tist Church Members falling, and she has and four’s at the gates of Just Prayed for seen numerous times different families. They You.” What better that her prayers have Lloyd Burrowes, Lighthouse Church also took the opportunity way to reach out and pastor, challenges his members to win two been answered. to speak with some of the minister to the com- individuals for the Kingdom. These testimonies occupants outside their munity and neigh- constantly remind homes. boring church families, to share what little she has that prayer is the answer, Many families ex- than through prayer and with the less fortunate. She and is the key that opens pressed their joy and pointing them to the love also shared that prayer Heaven’s store house. spiritual upliftment in of Jesus Christ? has made her stronger, —BY JULIET DUNKLEY participating in the prayer Johnson confessed that and her experience has
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Five Ordained to the Gospel Ministry Roosevelt Alexis, Gerly Gerly Germain is a enrolled at Andrews Theo- Martin Curtis Powell Germain, Brian McKinney, third generation pastor. He logical Seminary in Berrien was born in Macon, Ga., to Anslem Paul, and Martin holds a bachelor of arts in Springs, Mich., and gradu- the late Martin L. and Don- Powell were ordained to theology from Northern nell J. Powell. He is mar- ministry on June 27, 2009. Caribbean University in ried to the former Nicole The ordination service was Mandeville, Jamaica, and a Whitfield of Gary, Ind. God conducted during the last master of science in human has blessed their union weekend of Southeastern’s resources development and with two boys, Braedon camp meeting in Haw- administration from Barry Emmanuel, 3, and Corben thorne, Fla. University. He is currently a Elijah, 2. After graduating Roosevelt Alexis doctoral candidate at Capel- high school, Powell en- holds a master of science la University in Minnesota rolled at Oakwood Univer- in public health from Loma in leadership and organiza- sity and majored in biology. Linda University, a bachelor tional management. He is He had plans to become an of arts in theology from married to Juniper, and they Southern Adventist Univer- sity, and a master of arts Brian and Mae McKinney in theology from Adrews University. He is married to ated with a master of divin- Jemina, and they have four ity. He serves as the senior children: Alain, Moselle, pastor of Grace Fellowship Thierry, and Valentine. and Refuge Temple in the He has served the Church Valdosta-Lakeland, Ga., district. Anslem Paul is a graduate of Oakwood Uni- versity where he received a Gerly and Juniper Germain bachelor of arts in theology in 1996. Since 2005, he has Martin and Nicole Powell with served as the senior pastor their two sons, Braedon and have two children, Arielle, of Berean Church in Bruns- Corben 7, and Zane, 11 months. wick, Ga., and Maranatha Germain is the senior Church in Waycross, Ga. ophthalmologist. However, pastor at Bethanie and Paul is the founder and he felt God calling him to Beracah French churches in speaker for the “Day 7” the Gospel ministry dur- Tampa and Bradenton, Fla. radio broadcast that is heard ing his freshmen year. He Brian D. McKinney throughout various parts of graduated in 1997 with a was born in Florence, southeastern Georgia. bachelor of arts in theology, S.C., to Oliver and Bonnie and a minor in psychol- McKinney Jr. He is married ogy. Powell serves as pastor Roosevelt and Jemina Alexis to the former Mae Camille for the Berea Church in St. with two of their children Williams of West Palm Augustine, Fla., and the First Beach, Fla. He is a gradu- Coast International Church in a number of capacities, ate of Oakwood University in Jacksonville, Fla. including youth and educa- where he earned a bachelor You can read a com- tion director for the Franco- of social work in 1996. After plete profile and view a Haitian Union. graduation, he worked in video profile of each pastor Alexis is the pastor of his field of study for seven at www.secsda.org. The the Bethlehem, Eben-Ezer, years. In 2002, he sensed ordination service can be and Bethlehem II churches the Lord calling him into viewed as well. in Pompano Beach, Fla. the Gospel ministry. He Anslem Paul —BY ROBERT HENLEY
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Oakwood University
Women’s Ministries Goes Chinese Many of us enjoy people had tasted eating foods from them before. The different cultures, but room was filled with we may not know ooos and ahhhs as the health benefits Sovyanhadi demon- of these foods. The strated how to fold the Oakwood University rolls and make a per- Church in Huntsville, fect wonton. The audi- Ala., women’s min- ence of more than 100 istries department, guests was amazed at under the leadership how simple and nutri- of Jessie G. Bradley, tious wontons were, director, hosted a especially once Sovy- Chinese cuisine cook- anhadi highlighted ing class. Community that usually wontons members, represent- are eaten with salad. ing a wide range of This women’s age groups, shared ministries activity the common interest provided the oppor- of learning how to presentation by explain- ries, they believed it was tunity for bonding cook cuisine from another ing how the Chinese diet possible. While making among women of differ- country. is loaded with colorful the rice cake, Sovyanhadi ent cultures at Oakwood Jan Newborn, first lady fruits and vegetables like answered questions about University Church and the of Oakwood University red dates, mangos, bok where to find some of the Huntsville community. Church, gave a devotional choy, and Chinese cab- ingredients and what could —By Jessie G. Bradley and thought, followed by audi- bage, which are great for be easily substituted. Marta Sovyanhadi ence members sharing the body. Dietetic intern Making the wontons their experiences with Celeste Walker explained was probably the most food from other countries, to the audience the impor- exciting dish because most whether gained here in the tance of meeting the United States or while they requirements of the were traveling abroad. new food pyramid Marta Sovyanhadi (of guide. Chinese descent), Ph.D., Sovyanhadi told RD, LDN, director of the the audience about dietetic internship program the black glutinous and associate professor in rice cake and how nutrition and dietetics in it can be used as the Family and Consumer an alternative to the Sciences Department (FCS) sugar-filled birthday at Oakwood University, cake. The audience provided the demonstra- was curious about tion. With the help of Oak- how a cake made wood FCS members, Sovy- of rice could ever anhadi demonstrated five replace a traditional healthful Chinese dishes: birthday cake, but black glutinous rice cake, once they tasted the wontons, Chinese salad, cake covered with whole grain noodles, and sliced coconut and Celeste Walker (left), Latasha Waul, and Marta Sovyanhadi, work as a lemongrass tea. FCS senior garnished with black team to introduce seminar participants to healthful cooking at the Coo- Latasha Waul started the grapes and strawber- per Science Complex on Oakwood University’s campus.
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Southern Adventist University
Creation Artist Paints Biology Mural After 15 years After the tour, God-led and expressed of working with The Aagaard described interest in helping with the Institute for Creation to Hight the plan for project. Research (ICR) near a creation museum Hight believes that his San Diego, Calif., in Hickman Science time at the ICR working freelance artist Ron Center. Murals, 3D with creation exhibits was a Hight decided to exhibits, graphics, perfect preparation for this move his life and videos, interactive project. family to Nashville, displays, an ice “The issues involving Tenn. cave, photos, and the creation and evolution During a trip descriptions of each debate are more complex back to the ICR, display were just some than others realize,” says Hight ran into Earl Ron Hight examines a portion of the mural of the ideas being Hight. “When people visit Aagaard, Southern he’s painting in Hickman Science Center. bounced around by these hallways, we want Adventist University the professors. When them to get insight on what biology professor, who When Hight heard that Hight learned that Southern goes on in the classroom had stopped at the institute Aagaard wanted to tour is located just a few hours by what they see in the hoping for an in-depth look the museum, he offered to from his new home, he exhibit.” at its creation museum. come along. knew this meeting had been —BY Manuela Asaftei Students Organize Retreat for Local Women Elise Harboldt, senior During the retreat, sunshine.” nursing major at Southern Harboldt and the When the women Adventist University, had others gave PowerPoint returned home, they were a dream of helping the presentations on natural given a retreat cookbook residents of Patten Towers, health principles, and which had the recipes for a low-income high rise in helped the women start many of the meals that downtown Chattanooga, applying them to their were prepared during their Tenn., learn new ways to lives. week away. care for their health. “For them, walking for “We all learned a lot Harboldt, along the sake of exercising was during this week,” says with Emily Fisher, junior a new thing,” says Diana Harboldt. “This experience nursing major, Heather Santos, one of the retreat also reminded me of God’s Glass, ’09, and Diana planners and Southern faithfulness to provide the Santos, ’07, decided to alum. “One of the simple resources we need as we create their own health things we did was just step out in faith to work During the retreat, attendees retreat for some of the walk with them on the for Him.” learned how to better care for residents to attend. trails in the fresh air and —BY Suzanne Ocsai their health. New Class Connects Students This past academic feel connected on campus. took the class with peers agement and study skills, year, Southern Adventist Throughout the and professors from his or and being introduced to University introduced course, a student men- her chosen area of study, students and resources on Southern Connections, tor spent time with each providing the student the campus. a required one-semester student to track his or her opportunity to get to know —BY Vanessa Pham course for freshmen that progress in acclimatizing others in the program was created to help them to college life. Students while learning time man-
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Southern Union News
Gerry Bietz 1929 - 2009 Life began for Gerald were invited visiting family and friends, R. Bietz on December 7, to serve in the and especially gardening 1929, on a farm near the Southern Union until his death on June 10, town of Cleveland, N.D. as treasurer 2009. Bietz, the eldest of five and associate On the last Sabbath in children, was expected director of the June, friends and family to share in the chores of Home Health gathered at Chattanooga his dad’s wheat farm at Education Ser- First Church to pay trib- an early age. It was dur- vice. He held ute to the life of a dear ing the dust bowl and that position friend and loved one. He drought years of North for almost 38 is survived by his wife, Dakota that the Lord years. Jonni; son, Steve and wife, blessed the efforts of this During Deborah, son, Doug; step- faithful Adventist fam- those years, daughters, NaLonna Covr- ily. Bietz graduated from Bietz helped ig and Jenelle Grange, Sheyenne River Academy, administer a and their husbands; and and later from Union sales program four grandchildren. College in 1954. While that distributed Beitz’s ministry in attending Union College untold millions literature evangelism can he met Deanie Gilliam of dollars worth best be described by the of Muskogee, Okla., and of Church doctrinal books Jesus through the read- words of Isaiah 52:7, they were married in and children’s Bible story ing of those books and “How beautiful upon the 1951. They had two sons, books into thousands of literature. mountains are the feet Steve and Doug. During homes throughout the Three years after of him who brings good his military service, he Southern Union, through retirement, Deanie Beitz news, who proclaims was with Operation White contacts made by an army died in 1999 following a peace, who brings glad Coat at the Walter Reed of literature evangelists. brief illness. Beitz later tidings of good things, Army Medical Center. Only in Heaven will we married Jonni Lea in 2004. who proclaims salvation.” Following military know how many indi- They enjoyed several service, Gerry and Deanie viduals found their way to years together traveling, Alma Montgomery Blackmon, Aeolian Director, Dies at 87
The longest-serving in Atlanta, Ga., where her mon was the younger of eventually became director director of the Oakwood daughter, Brenda Black- two daughters. A preco- of its choir. University Aeolians, a mon Wood, is a local cious child, she was able Although Blackmon’s widely noted collegiate television news anchor for to read music at age 5, undergraduate and mas- chorale, has passed to her 11-Alive News, an NBC and at age 10 began serv- ter’s degrees are in early rest. affiliate. She is survived ing as organist for First childhood education, with Alma Montgomery by her daughter, Brenda; Church in Washington, minors in English, during Blackmon, who led the son-in-law, Keith; and two D.C. When her parents her study and a 30-year choir for 12 years, died granddaughters, Kristen transferred their member- teaching career in the June 11, 2009. After retir- and Kandis. ship to Ephesus Church, Washington, D.C., public ing from Oakwood in Born July 25, 1921 in she became involved in school system, she was 1985, she made her home Washington, D.C., Black- the music program, and active in the area’s music
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scene. Her work with the in promoting the school tion and Ephesus Church choir led and recruiting students. reunion to opportunities to assist Blackmon was reassigned recordings Robert Shaw and Howard at that time from the Eng- of the Aeo- Mitchell in National Sym- lish department to music, lians have phony Orchestra presen- where she had full-time been well- tations. She also accom- status and would conduct received. panied the Washington the Aeolians and the Col- Black- Community Chorus and lege Choir, teach classes in mon served assisted Warner Lawson, diction and music theory, a five-year dean of Howard University and give lessons in voice appoint- School of Music, in his and piano. ment to the conducting of that group. According to the General Blackmon studied International Adventist Confer- with keyboard and voice Musicians Association’s ence Music teachers in the Washington website, Blackmon was Commit- area, taking piano lessons “largely responsible for the tee. The at [Howard University] [Aeolians] becoming an ac- committee with Cecil Cohen and claimed, highly visible, in- revised Thomas Kerr, and voice ternationally known choir.” the Sev- lessons with Paul Hume, During her leadership, enth-day noted music critic for the the choir sang in 32 of the Adventist Hymnal in 1985, ment in 1985, an Aeo- Washington Post, and 50 states, and in Canada, and she contributed four lian Alumni Chapter was [with] Frederick Wilkerson. England, Romania, Scot- arrangements, includ- formed, which has spon- In 1973, she accepted land, Wales, the Bahamas, ing “Give Me Jesus” and sored several reunion con- an invitation from [what and the Virgin Islands. “This Little Light of Mine.” certs. The most recent of was then known as] Oak- They performed on two These activities and her these was held in Atlanta, wood College to teach in occasions for the United years of service in Adven- Ga., in February 2006, at the English department. Negro College Fund con- tist Church music were the Cathedral at Chapel During her second day ventions, and enjoyed a acknowledged in 1988, Hill. Billed as Blackmon’s on campus, Harold An- reputation as one of the when she was awarded an “farewell concert,” it was thony, chair of the music premier choirs among its honorary doctor of music an evening filled with department, approached member schools. degree by Andrews Uni- music sung by 110 former her with an invitation to During her years as versity. Aeolian members and revive the Aeolians, which conductor, the Aeolians During Blackmon’s 12 guest artists. Blackmon had not been active since sang at the World’s Fair in years of leadership, the also received numerous a previous director, Joni Knoxville, Tenn., in 1982, Aeolians gave more than moving tributes for her Mae Pierre-Louis, had left. and later that year gave an 230 concerts. As a result work with the Aeolians, Although hesitant to do so impromptu performance of the trip to Romania in and for the important role because of the lingering from the choir loft of the 1981, she was invited to she has played in her stu- effects of a radical cancer Mormon Tabernacle while travel to Russia that year as dents’ lives. surgery she had under- on a guided tour of that part of a group to talk with Blackmon’s last wish gone in the previous year, historic church. They sang Russian officials about the was to build wells in she consented. at the 1980 and 1985 Gen- concert exchange program Gulu, Uganda; please visit After registration was eral Conference Sessions, with the Soviets. The suc- the website for details at completed that fall, she and during their travel in cess of her contributions in www.almablackmon.com. had a choir consisting Britain sang in the famous furthering better relations Interment was at Oakwood mostly of freshmen. In Canterbury, St. Giles, and with foreign countries, led Memorial Gardens in spite of the youthfulness St. Paul’s cathedrals. They to her receiving a doctor Huntsville, Ala. of the group, by the end made five recordings from of humane letters from of the year they had es- 1974 to 1983, with the first Atlantic Union College in tablished a following, and selling more than 10,000 1990. were proving their worth copies. Later compila- Following her retire-
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Southern Union News
Leonard Gillyard Newton 1929 - 2009
Leonard Gillyard Denise, Valeria lifelong dream of serv- Newton, 79, was Faye, and Lionel ing as missionaries from born July 30, 1929 Dexter. 1989 to 1995. He served in Shreveport, La., Newton’s as ministerial secretary of died June 14, 2009. pastoral ministry the Indian Ocean Mission His early formative spanned 47 years as in Madagascar, and as years were spent in he worked dili- president of the Central Shreveport before gently for the Lord African Union Mission in his family migrated in the following Yaoundé, Cameroun. They to Los Angeles, Calif. areas: South Central retired to Anniston, Ala., During his teen Conference – Gulf- in 1995 where they unof- years, he followed port, Meridian, Hat- ficially worked with the the typical path of tiesburg, and Soso, Mount Olive congregation teens in an inner Miss.; Tuscaloosa, in whatever capacity they city environment, Ala.; and Nashville, were needed. but God began to Tenn.; Southwest Elder Newton awaits place in motion the Region Conference the call from the Life plan for his life. In – Oklahoma City, Giver whom he served his own words, he Okla.; Dallas-Fort unreservedly during his was a “boy going Worth, Tex.; and lifetime. He is survived by nowhere” until he met school. It was at this point Baton Rouge, La.; Al- his wife, Ora Lee New- the Lord at a tent meet- that he began his intense legheny East Conference ton; five children: Leon- ing conducted by R. Hope focus and dedication in – Newport News, Va.; and ard G. Newton Jr., Gayle Robinson. Leonard was preparing to become a Northeastern Conference Newton-Taylor (Michael), also invited by a young minister of the Gospel. – Boston, Mass. He served Leonora D. Coopwood woman to attend a Sev- Newton was involved in as the stewardship direc- (Ronald), Valeria F. New- enth-day Adventist Mis- extra-curricular activities, tor for Northeastern from ton, and Lionel D. New- sionary Volunteer (M.V.) which related to the min- 1976 to 1985, and later ton; daughter-in-law, Mar- meeting, and was amazed isterial association on the as president from 1985 to lene Mair Newton; seven by the number of young Oakwood University cam- 1988. grandchildren: Leonard people who were engaged pus. He served as the first Newton’s strong com- G. Newton III (Shelley), and active at the church. vice president of religious mitment to Christian edu- Aaron D. Newton, Ther- After this service, he knew affairs for the ministerial cation was demonstrated ron E. Coopwood, Kellen he would participate in a association in 1948. by the founding of two D. Coopwood, Timothy R. life-changing experience. During the course of schools, Grace Temple Taylor, Kendall J. Coop- Newton eagerly studied two years, Newton wooed Seventh-day Adventist wood, and Taye Newton- and quickly embraced and married Ora Lee Da- School in Fort Worth, Taylor; one great-grand- the biblical truths of the vis of Chattanooga, Tenn. Tex., and Calvary Sev- daughter, Sanaa Newton; Adventist faith. He was His first assignment after enth-day Adventist School a host of other family; and baptized in late August of graduating from Oakwood in Newport News, Va. friends. 1946 with fellow youth with a degree in theology He had an affinity Ralph Hairston and Carey was to work alongside for languages, and culti- McNorton. Elder E. E. Cleveland in vated it with the French As a result of his a tent effort in Gulfport, language by learning conversion, he felt that Miss. Their family grew to speak and preach in God was leading him to during these ministerial French. This affinity was attend Oakwood Academy years to include Leonard further entrenched when for his senior year of high Jr., Celia Gayle, Leonora he and his wife fulfilled a
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ABSTON, Henry (Hank) Edward, 83, born May Sylvestro; and daughter, Angela Varone. EARLE, Jr ., Walter Clarence, 83, born July 17, 1925 in Harriman, TN, died Nov. 16, 2008. CONNER, Brenda Kay, 55, born Sept. 11, 20, 1925, died May 4, 2009. In 1942 at age 17, He served his country in the Navy for 21 years. 1953 in Palatka, FL, died April 18, 2009 in when Walt finished high school he was interested He was a physician’s assistant, and served St. Augustine, FL. She was a member of St. in planes and decided to take aeronautical the Lord many years in medicine, working with Augustine Church for 11 years. She is survived engineering. After a year on this path, he was Adventist physicians. He and his wife, Ann, by one sister, Sonja Skinner of St.Augustine. The drafted into the army and served in the Signal a nurse, worked in Dark County Evangelism, service was conducted at St. Augustine Church Corp on front lines in Okinawa and other Islands conducted Christian Day Cares, and Senior Care by Pastor Barry Seals. during the war. After Walt’s service in the army in their home. He worked in Pathfinders and CALHOUN, Eva, 82, born Oct. 29, 1926, died he continued studying aero-nautical engineering youth departments for many years. He and Ann’s June 11, 2009 in Tampa, FL. She was a member and secured a degree in this area. About this combined love for children resulted in a total of of Winter Haven, FL, Church for 38 years. time he was attending a Presbyterian Church 11 biological and adoped children. He is survived She is survived by one son, Don Adams; one and became friends with a man who had been by his children: Linda (Tony) De Wind, Judy brother, Harold; one sister Katie Casey; and one a Seventh-day Adventist. Walt was convinced Rash, Terry (Jay-fiance) Wood, Chuck (Sandy) grandchild. The service was conducted by Pastor concerning the Sabbath truth and asked where a Abston, Dianne (Jim) Jeter, Crystal Alexander, Walter Maier at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in church was that believes the Sabbath. Not long Charmayne (Terry) Leard, Lori (Jeff) Quick, Auburndale, FL. after attending an Adventist church in the area, he was baptized. Because of his religious fervor, Leallen McConnell, Ramona (Vince) Abston- COURON, Michelle L., 26, born Sept. 15, 1982 someone suggested that he should be a minister. Robles, Kelli Abston; one sister, Irene Umlauf; in Madison, WI, died Feb. 18, 2009 in Port After attending La Sierra College for four years one brother, J.W. Abston; 20 grandchildren; Richey, FL. She was a member of the East and graduating in 1953, he became a minister 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces; and Pasco Church in Zephyrhills, FL. She is survived in the Adventist Church. His first church after nephews. He was a member of Pikeville, TN, by her parents, Jeff and Sandee Couron; one college was the Moultrie, GA., Church. Sometime Church. brother, Scott; one sister, Sharee Engleman; her later, he and Frances met in a series of meetings. ALBERS, LeRoy Lane, 84, born Feb. 6, 1925 grandfather, Bruce Couron; and grandmother, After he gave Frances Bible studies, they were in Campbell, NE, died May 30, 2009. He was LaDonna Wall. The service was conducted by married in Thomaston, GA, March 10, 1959. In preceded in death by his wife, Lois Dygert Pastor James Johnson at East Pasco Church. the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, he worked Albers in 1980. He is survived by his daughter, COX, Mabel Rowland, born in Roosevelt, NY, Shiree Nichols and son-in-law, Tim Nichols of in Moultrie, GA, Thomaston, GA, Crossville, died March 16, 2009 in Apopka, FL. She was a GA, Athens, TN, Deer Lodge, TN, Albany, GA, Apopka, FL, and daughter, Rene Czerkasij and member of Florida Living Church in Apopka. She son-in-law, Victor Czerkasij of Cleveland, TN; Rome, GA, Adairsville, GA, Cedartown, GA; and is survived by her husband, Jim; one daughter, Woodstock, GA. He and Frances also served in four grandsons: Michael Nichols and spouse, Janine Skipper of Longwood, FL; two brothers; Sabely, Benjamin Nichols, Alex Czerkasij, and Michigan for a short period of time. He is survived one sister; and two grandchildren. The service by his wife, Frances; three sons: James of Rock Nikolaus Czerkasij; and sister June Johnson of was conducted at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Harvard, NE. He graduated from Hastings High Springs, GA, Raymond of North Carolina, David Home by Pastor Horace Walsh. Interment was in of Nashville, TN; two daughters: Ruth Wiehn School in 1942 and Union College in Lincoln, Apopka. NE, in 1947. He was an Adventist minister for 45 of North Carolina, and Jeannie Huskins of years, and served in Nebraska, Utah, Alabama, CROUMEL, Lucille Collier, 88, born May 30, Delaware; one brother, Norman of Fairview, NC; Florida, Ohio, Iowa, and New Jersey. He lived in 1921 in Concord, GA, died June 21, 2009 in 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Tennessee with his daughter Rene Czerkasij, and Altamonte Springs, FL. She met her future ELLIOT, Gaynelle, 76, born Dec. 23, 1932 in enjoyed volunteer work with nursing students at husband, Genesis Jake Croumel, when she was Mobile, AL, died Dec. 27, 2008 in Apopka, FL. Southern Adventist University. He touched many 11-years-old and he was 13. He introduced her She was a member of Forest Lake Church in lives and wanted to give God all the glory. to the Seventh-day Adventist message when Apopka, FL. She is survived by her husband, he took her to a tent meeting in Miami, FL, Bernard; one son, Morris of Orlando, FL; two BENSON, Mary Helen Woodruff, 60, of conducted by Elder B.W. Abney in 1940. She Ooltewah, TN, died Jan. 7, 2009. She was daughters: Cindy Sluus of Palm Bay, FL, and accepted the message and was baptized. The Teresa Majors of Altamonte Springs, FL; three preceded in death by her mother, Jewell couple married on April 22, 1940. They attended Woodruff. She is survived by two children: grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The Bethany Church in Miami, and she served service was conducted at the Deltona Memorial Shawn (Rebecca) Benson of Lake Mary, FL, as home missionary leader, Sabbath School and Steffanie Benson of Tennessee; one Funeral Home by Pastor Harold Howard. superintendent, hospitality leader, Sabbath Interment was at Deltona Memorial Cemetery. granddaughter, Ella Benson of Florida; her father, School teacher, deaconess, choir member, ENIKEEV, Gail S., 56, born Aug. 8, 1951 Nathan Woodruff of Altamonte Springs, FL; two Branch Sabbath School leader, midday prayer in Schenectady, NY, died June 27, 2008 in sisters: Martha Benson of Altamonte Springs, leader for the senior members, and her most Altamonte Springs, FL. She was a member of and Judy Wilson of Apopka, FL; and one brother, proud accomplishment was when she was Celebration, FL, Church for three years. She Johnny Woodruff of Tennessee. A graveside ordained as the first female elder at Bethany. was employed as an associate pastor at Sligo service was held at Highland Memory Gardens in She loved the Lord and the Adventist message— Church in Takoma Park, MD, for two years, Bible Apopka. She was a member of Collegedale, TN, she was a member for 60 years. She was a worker for Takoma Park Church, and 10 years Church. licensed practical nurse (LPN) for 27 years at working for Evangelist Ron Halvorsen. She is CAMPBELL, Muriel, “Mimi”, Dorothy, 93, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, survived by her mother, Janet Skilton of Apopka, born Sept. 13, 1915 in Michigan, died May 2, FL. She is survived by her only child, Jacquelyn FL; one brother, Bob of Columbus, WI; and twin 2009 in Sun City Center, FL. She was a member Croumel Ross; one son-in-law, Elder Dennis brother, Gary of Longwood, FL. The service was of Palmetto, FL, Church for 17 years. She is Ross Jr., Southern Union ministerial director conducted in Apopka by Pastor Ron Halvorsen. survived by her sons: Gary of Sarasota, FL, and and evangelism coordinator; four grandchildren: Don of Wimauma, FL; one sister, Mildred Bundy Jeffery Ross, Dennis Ross III (Adrianne), Valerie EYTCHESON, Wesley R., 66, born Sept. of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and one great- Ross, Esq., and Karen Ross-Mugalu; eight great- 11, 1942 in Marion, MI, died Oct. 23, 2008 in grandchild. Interment was in Michigan. grandchildren: Lawrence Moody IV, Dennis Ross Tampa, FL. He was a member of New Port CASILLO, Josephine, 93, born Dec. 15, 1915 IV, Karsen Ross, Emerson Ross, Rachel Mugalu, Richey Church for 12 years. He is survived by in New York, died April 12, 2009 in Naples, Gracyn Ross, Jacquelyn Mugalu, and Kingston- his wife, Faye; one son, Jeffry of Hudson, FL; FL. She was a member of the Italian Church Louis Genesis Ross; two nieces; grandnieces; one daughter, Lori Hudak of Apopka, FL; and in New York City and Brooklyn. She moved grandnephews; dear friends; and “adopted” sons, two sisters: Caroline Silvernail of Fenton, MI, to Long Island in 1953, and was a member of daughter, and grandchildren. and Mildred Montez of Lisle, IL. The service was conducted in Hudson by Tony Rivera. Interment the Patchoque Church. She moved to Florida DUNCAN, Anthony, 52, born Sept. 28, 1956 in was at the Military Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. and was a member of the Pompano Beach Nevis and St. Kitts Island, died Feb. 15, 2009 and Naples churches. She is survived by two in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a member of GARRETT, Jackie Combs, 44, born Oct. daughters: Louise De Stefano, and Marie Pisani the Sunrise Church in Lauderhill. The service 11, 1964 in Albany, GA, died Nov. 27, 2008 in of Naples; one son, Sal of Long Island, NY; was conducted at Lauderhill Church by Pastor Gainesville, FL. She was a member of Mandarin 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Lenworth McLean. Church in Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by She was preceded in death by her husband, her husband of 21 years, Jeff; her son, Brady;
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her mother and step-dad, Sandie and Les educator, real estate agent, and helped assemble Gentry, Blake Dunn, and Erica Dunn. Interment Spriggle of Maggie Valley, NC and Jacksonville, fighter aircraft during World War II. She also was at Collegedale Cemetery. FL; her father and step-mother, Jack and Judy enjoyed writing poetry and prose, photography, KISH, Jr., Peter, “Pete”, 87, born May 1, 1921 Combs of Nashville, TN; grandmother, Lu camping, and traveling. She was a member of in Manhattan, NY, died March 31, 2009 in Dickson of Maggie Valley and Jacksonville, FL; Arden Church. She is survived by two sons: Yarmouth, ME. He was a member of Inverness, one sister, Michelle Hubbard of Jacksonville; Loren Herbert, and wife, Cheryl, and Bruce FL, Church. He is survived by his wife, Julianne; adopted brother, Matt of Nashville, TN; step- Herbert, and wife, Kathy; six grandchildren: Scott one daughter, Deborah Rojas of North Yarmouth, brother, Donald Spriggle of Starke, FL, one Herbert, Heather Langford, Gabrielle Williams, ME; and one sister, Elsie Karras of Clearwater, step-sister and four step-brothers in Georgia. A Casey McLane, Abbey Herbert, and Travis FL. A memorial service was held April 5, 2009, at memorial service was conducted at Mandarin Herbert; six great-grandchildren; one nephew; Independent Death Care in Portland, ME. Church in Jacksonville, by Pastor Joey Rivera. the Reid family; and many friends. KNIGHT, Frederick A., 94, born Oct. 12, 1911 GIFFORD, Phyllis Jane, 77, born March 19, HUNTER, Melinda Dean, 52, born Jan. 27, 1957 in Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies, died Sept. 1932, died April 20, 2009 in Ocala, FL. She was in St. Petersburg, FL, to Virgil Lee Carlton and 18, 2008 in Miami, FL. He was a member of a member of Ocala Church for three years. She the late Margaret White Carlton, died April 18, Miami Temple Church in Miami for 32 years. He is survived by two sons: Mark of Mechanicsville, 2009. She was a member of Collegedale, TN, is survived by his wife, Hazel; one son, Glenn of MD, and Donald of Hanover, MD; one daughter, Church, and was a 2005 graduate of Southern Sparta, NJ; four daughters: Deta Lightbourn of Eve Blaney of Laurel, MD; four brothers: Adventist University earning her B.S.N. She was Port Charlotte, FL, Maida Moodle of Bronx, NY, Leland Damon Jr. of Ocala, FL, William Damon a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Valerie Knight of Texas, and Denise Osei-Owusu of Rushford, NY; Donald Damon of Sanford, Memorial North Park Hospital. She is survived of New York. The service was conducted by NC; and Douglas Damon of Sanford, NY; one by her husband of 30 years, Thomas M. Hunter; Pastor Luis Badillo at Miami Temple Church. sister, Damaris Serrano of Puerto Rico; eight four children: Christopher Thomas Hunter, Erin Interment was at Woodland South Memorial grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Michelle North, Daniel Craig Hunter, and Brent Gardens in Miami, FL. service was conducted in Gambrills, MD. Alexander Hunter, all of Chattanooga, TN; her KNOPPER, Antoinette F., died June 25, 2009. GOMEZ, Hugo R., 43, born Nov. 20, 1961 in father, Virgil Carlton of St. Petersburg, FL; two She is survived by her husband, Martin; one Barronquilla, Columiba, died April 29, 2005 in brothers: Ashley Ray Carlton of Cleveland, TN, son, Fred; six grandchildren; and one great- Tallahassee, FL. He was a member of the Iglesia and Brett Lee Carlton of Chattanooga. Interment grandchild. Adv 7mo dig Hispana in Tallahassee, FL, for four was at Forest Hill Cemetery. LAWRENCE, Dixie June Litten, 89, born June years. He is survived by his wife, Zulima; three INGRAM, Joyce (Lind), 76, born Jan. 4, 1933, 17, 1919 in Paducah, KY, died Dec. 20, 2008 sons: Hugo, Laredo, TX, David, Tallahassee, died March 12, 2009. She is survived by one son, in Zephyrhills, FL. She was a member of East Luis, Columbia; one daughter, Paola Gomez, James (Joanna) Irvine IV; two daughters: Debra Pasco Church in Zephyrhills. She worked as a Tallahassee; four brothers: Blas Gomez, (Joe) Ingram-De Leon, and Susan (Cornello) secretary throughout her life – most notably for Tallahassee, Eduardo Gomez, Tallahassee, Moro; four grandchildren; one brother; and two the Ellen G. White Estate. She is survived by her Guillermo Gomez, Columbia, Gustavo Gomez, nephews and their families. She was a member husband of nine years, Rex; three sons: Rusty, Rhode Island; and one grandchild. The service of Pikeville, TN, Church. Chris, and Dennis; one daughter, Dee Reed; one was conducted by Pastor Don Greulich in JOHNSON, Frances P., 77, of Ooltewah, TN, sister, Marion Detamore; nine grandchildren; and Tallahassee; interment was in Tallahassee. died June 4, 2009 at her residence. She was nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased GRAVES, Elaine, 73, of Apison, TN, died preceded in death by her husband, M. Howard by her first husband of 60 years, Lowell Litten. June 13, 2009. She was preceded in death Johnson. She was a member of Collegedale The service was conducted by Chaplain George by her husband, Ivan. She was a nurse at the Church in Collegedale, TN. She was the manager Carpenter at East Pasco Church. Collegedale Medical Center, and a member of of Natural Foods at the Village Market for 10 LEONARD, Virginia, 86, born in Lexington, Collegedale, TN, Church. She is survived by years, and worked as a pharmacy technician NC, died June 25, 2009 at North Valley Medical five children: Carmen C. Graves of Brunswick, at Madison Hospital for seven years. She also Center. She was a short-time resident of NHC ME, Karl I. Graves of Murfreesboro, TN, Rodney assisted her husband for more than 30 years in in Dunlap. After high school she took nursing A. Graves of McDonald, TN, Rachel L. Hyatt ministry. She is survived by her daughter and at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and upon of Indianapolis, IN, and Rhonda Lee Graves of son-in-law, Vicky Johnson Pedersen and Carl graduating she worked in her home town Apison, TN; seven grandchildren: Cristopher Norman Pedersen of Nashville, TN; daughter, hospital for a while, then went with another and Richard Hyatt; Andrew, Nolan, and Clinton Sharon Johnson Nero of Ooltewah, TN; son and nurse-friend to St. Louis and took a pediatric Graves; Justin Moore; and Crystal Graves; one daughter-in-law, Stephen Howard Johnson and graduate course. She worked with toddlers at the brother, Robert F. Record Jr. of Limerick, ME; Jennifer Spruill Johnson of Apison, TN; grandson, Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH, and loved one sister, Charlotte Mayberry of Berwick, ME; Christopher Vincent Nero; granddaughter, Karla it. In the early 50’s, she became a Seventh-day nieces; and nephews. Pedersen Zulewski; grandson-in-law, Robert Adventist and went as a missionary nurse to HALVORSEN, Lester R., 83, born Sept. 12, Andrew Zulewski; several nieces; and nephews. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Bella Vista Hospital. 1924 in Reed City, MI, died Aug. 16, 2008 in Interment was in Collegedale Memorial Park. In the early 60’s she wanted to be a Bible worker Zephyrhills, FL. He was a member of East Pasco JONES, Rowena Bowman, 96, born April 7, instead of a nurse, so she accepted a position Church in Zephyrhills, FL. He was employed by 1913 in Calhoun, GA, died April 23, 2009 in as assistant chaplain at the New England the denomination for 36 years as a treasurer Apopka, FL. She was a member of Florida Living Sanitarium and Hospital in Stoneham, MA, for in various places: Indiana Academy and Blue Church in Apopka. For 30 years she was a Bible several years. Later her mission experience Mountain Academy, as well as serving overseas Worker for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. included Brazil, where she worked for the School for three years. He is survived by his wife, Reva; She is survived by two daughters: Marie Dortch of Nursing and the Nursing Administration of one son, Ken; one daughter, Karen Gimble; two of Apopka, and Barbara Brown of Atlanta, GA; the Seventh-day Adventist Hospital in Rio de sisters: Thelma Woolever and Ruby Roosenberg; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Janeiro. In 1969, she moved to Wildwood, GA, four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The service and interment were at Hillcrest and worked at Wildwood Lifestyle Center and The service was conducted by Chaplain George Memorial Gardens in Leesburg, FL, by Pastors Hospital until retirement. She came to Dunlap Carpenter at East Pasco Church. Interment was Horace Walsh and Gene Torres. for Rehab in March 2009 at NHC, and then at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. KELLY, Willodean, 88, died May 25, 2009. She stayed on as a nursing home resident until her HERBERT-REID, Vera Doris, 87, born June 17, was a member of Collegedale, TN, Church. She death. She is survived by one brother, Olin 1921 in Hackensack, N.J., died June 12, 2009. was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Leonard; many nieces; nephews; and two close She was preceded in death by two husbands: Jackson Kelly. She is survived by two daughters: friends: Nellie Boykin and Phoebe Cleveland. Loren P. Herbert, her husband of 47 years; and Sharon Coulter of Collegedale, and Jacqueline Nine siblings preceded her in death. Graveside F.G. Reid, her husband a little more than one McPherson of Ooltewah, TN; one brother, services were held at the cemetery in Wildwood year. She spent most of her life in Florida and Woodall Fletcher; one sister, Beatrice Bullington; on June 26, and a memorial service was held on North Carolina. She received a B.A., and M.Ed. both of Huntington, TN; two grandchildren: June 30 at Wildwood Chapel. from Florida Atlantic University. During her life, Charles W. Gentry, and Tonya Dunn; five great- LINEBAUGH, Joseph Chester “J.C.”, 73, died she worked as a model, commercial artist, art grandchildren: C.J. Gentry, Mindy Gentry, Kelsey May 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his
36 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 O b i t u a r i e s brother, Carl Linebaugh. He was a member of in Avon Park, FL. He lived in Apison, TN, for 39 Springs, FL, Candy P. McDaniel of Atlanta, GA, University Church in Collegedale, TN. He was years. He was a member of Collegedale, TN, Margaret P. Clarke of Chester, VA, and Mark A. an elementary school teacher for more than Church, and was involved with the Collegedale Palmour III of Columbus; four grandchildren; two 54 years. His greatest passions in life were his Cemetery for many years. Cliff graduated from great-grandchildren; her sister, Elsie Merriam of family and teaching, especially special education, Forest Lake Academy in 1967, and Southern Orlando; and one sister-in-law, Lee Trimmier of which he pursued up until the time of his death. Missionary College in 1971. He is survived by his Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Joan Linebaugh; wife, Bonnie Myers; parents, Clifford and Rachel TULLOCK, Bernice M., 96, died Feb. 7, 2009. three children: Jody Linebaugh, Deborah Pitts, Myers; two sons: Danny (Lisa) Myers of Orlando, She was a member of Greeneville, TN, Church Jacine Morris; 11 grandchildren: Destiny, Dustyn, FL, and Tracy (Cheryl) Ashmore of Apison; three for 72 years. She is survived by one daughter, Cerena, Dustin, Ashley, Sean, Savannah, daughters: Cindi Myers (Kyle) Tumberg of Baton Wanda Tullock of Greeneville; one son and Sidney, Joe, Kristina, and Faithe; nine great- Rouge, LA, Beth Ashmore (Shane) Long of daughter-in-law, Dan and Charlotte Tullock of grandchildren: Andy, Aiden, Spencer, Samuel, Jackson, TN, Janee’ Ashmore (Shannon) Cantrell Winston Salem, NC; four grandchildren and Joey, Brandon, Aileana, Brenner, and Caelum; of Collegedale; one brother, Bruce Allen Myers their spouses; five great-grandchildren; several and one sister, Joann Walker. of Collegedale; and one sister, Sheila Myers nieces; and nephews. She was preceded MARSHALL, John Lewis, 70, born July 8, (Lloyd) Schomburg of Lawrenceburg, TN; four in death by her husband, Robert H. “Bunk” 1938 in West Palm Beach, FL, died March 9, grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews. Tullock; one son, Paul Tullock; one brother, Fred 2009 in Leesburg, FL. He was a member of Interment was at Collegedale Cemetery. Lunsford; and three sisters: Alice Young, Gladys Lady Lake, FL, Church for more than 10 years. NUDD, Alice E., 101, born Feb. 22, 1908 in Oler, and Frances Roberts. Denominational employment spanned more Springfield, OH, died June 11, 2009 in Altamonte TURANO, Menzie Albert, 92, born April 17, than 23 years serving in the following Florida Springs, FL. She was a member of Florida 1916 in Norristown, PA, died March 4, 2009 churches: 1962-1964 Miami Temple Assistant Living Church in Apopka, FL, for 27 years. in Altamonte Springs, FL. He was a member Pastor, 1964-1965 TampaFirst Assistant Pastor, She is survived by one step-son, Floyd Nudd, of Florida Living Church in Apopka, FL, for 1965-1969 Sanford/Deland Pastor, 1969- Cleveland, TN; two sisters: Thelma Jacobson, more than 10 years. He is survived by his wife, 1971 Dade City/Zephrhills Pastor, 1971-1974 Portland, OR, and Nora Nye, Fresno, CA. Estelline; one son, Albert of Austin, TX; one Homestead/Islamarado Pastor, 1974-1979 Interment was at Glen Haven Memorial Park in daughter, Arlene Buhler of Altamonte Springs; Palatka Pastor and Hospital Chaplain, 1979-1984 Winter Park, FL. four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach Pastor, ROLLINS, Lowell Charles, 95, born May 20, WEST, Millicent (Millie) A., died Jan. 7, 2009. 1984-1985 Deland/Deltona Pastor, and 1985- 1913 in Detroit, MI, died April 23, 2009 in Avon She is survived by her husband of 59 years, 1988 Groveland/Bushnell Pastor. He is survived Park, FL. He was a member of Avon Park Elvin West; one son, John West; one daughter, by his wife, Mary Ann Marshall of Fruitland Church. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; Jill West; two grandsons: Kenneth McCraw and Park, FL; one son, Michael of Fruitland Park; one son, Lowell Jr. of Naples, FL; seven Jason McCraw; two granddaughters: Melissa and one daughter, Janet Marie Coustant of Ormand grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and Tiffancy West; and two great-granddaughters: Beach, FL; two brothers: Kenneth of Apopka, two great-great-grandchildren. The service was Andrea and Amanda McCraw. She was a faithful FL, and Charles of Hudson, FL; and three conducted at Avon Park Church by Pastor Paul Seventh-day Adventist for 57 years and a grandchildren. The service was conducted at the Boling. member of the Murphy, NC, Church. Beyers Funeral Home in Leesburg, FL, by Pastor STEBNER, Otto Erdman, 93, born March 8 WHEELER, Erald J., 85, born July 18, 1924 Claude Thomas and Dr. Don Shaw. Interment 1916 in South Bend, IN, died June 27, 2009 in Dayton, OH, died May 14, 2009 in Apopka, was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg. in Columbus, GA. He was a member of Pine FL. He was a member of Florida Living Church MAXEY, Lyda M., 96, born May 1, 1912 in Mountain Valley, GA, Church. He served the in Apopka. He served the denomination in Covington, KY, died Feb. 28, 2009 in Apopka, denomination five years as a teacher in Iowa literature evangelism in Ohio and Virginia. He FL. She was a member of Florida Living Church and Indiana, and overheating and maintenance was also employed by Kettering Memorial in Apopka for 10 years. She was employed supervisor at Laurelwood Academy in Oregon. Hospital in Kettering, OH, and Hinsdale Hospital, at the Florida Sanitarium and Hospital as a He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 Hinsdale, IL. He is survived by one son, David, registered nurse, head nurse, and assistant years, Mardell. He is survived by one daughter, Los Angeles, CA; one daughter, Alane Drexler, director of nursing service. She is survived Dolenda Stebner Murdock and her husband, Apopka; two sisters: Mary Apple, Palm Beach, by her daughter, Lynda Trawick of Richmond, Stephen, pastor of Pine Mountain Valley Church; FL, and Muriel Spitzig, Dayton, OH; and one VA; and two grandchildren. Interment was at three grandchildren: Virginia Ludy, Marla grandchild. The service was conducted by Pastor Highland Memorial Gardens, and the service was Davis, and Frank Retterer; and three great- Horace Walsh at the Florida Living Church. conducted by Pastor Horace Walsh. grandchildren. Interment was at Florida National Cemetery, MCCLARTY, Wilma, 69, died May 24, 2009. SYMMONDS, Charles (Chuck), 71, born March Bushnell, FL. She was a member of Collegedale, TN, Church. 3, 1938 in Peoria, IL, died May 19, 2009 in WISE, Darrell Keith, 69, born in San Bernardino, Interment was at Collegedale Cemetery. Bayonet Point, FL. He was a member of New CA, died June 1, 2009 in Asheville, NC. He MCCORD-WEBSTER, Donna J., 78, born Aug. Port Richey Church for more than 20 years. was a Vietnam War Army veteran. A resident 31, 1930 in Richburg, NY, died Feb. 17, 2009 in He is survived by his wife, Janet; one son, of the Hendersonville area since 1993, he was Zephyrills, FL. She was a member of East Pasco David Symmonds from New York City; and two employed by St. Joseph’s Hospital, later Mission/ Church in Zephyrills for 19 years. She is survived grandchildren. A memorial was held at Anclote St. Joseph’s. He worked in the graphic design by three sons: Jeffrey McCord, Pacifica, CA, River in Tarpon Springs, FL. department and was on the MIST Team. He Tom McCord, Stewart, FL, and Scott McCord, TRIMMIER, Lois M., 89, died Aug. 26, 2008 was a member of Arden Church. His interests Wooster, OH; two daughters: Kathy Gant, Haines in Columbus, GA. She was born and reared included computers, photography, videography City, FL, and Traci Kline, Wooster, OH;one in Atlanta, GA. In 1937, she married Mark A. and graphics. He loved people, thus he had brother, Norm Bailey, Deland, FL; one sister, Palmour Jr. and they had four children. She was many friends, and he loved his family and the Nora Frost, Huntersville, NC; and five great- active in the local garden club, establishing a Lord. He is survived by his loving wife of more grandchildren. new club for young women. When her children than 24 years, Nita Mae Nelson Wise; his MCKENNEY, Clarence, 68, born Oct. 18, 1940, were grown, she worked as a dean of women brother, Dr. James Wise and wife, Jean; three died May 13, 2009 in Zephyrhills, FL. He was a at Georgia-Cumberland Academy. After her children: Daniel Wise, David Wise, and Cindy member of East Pasco Church in Zephyrhills. husband’s death, she moved to Orlando, Wise; two daughter-in-laws; two stepchildren: He is survived by his wife, Saralea; one son, FL, where she was dean of nurses at Florida Major David Dobson, M.D., and Melody Horn; his Mark Douglas; three brothers: Edgar, Roger, and Hospital. She met Edward Trimmier and they stepmother, Iris Wise; and 15 grandchildren. Glen; three sisters: Doris Hayes, Nora Grigg, and were married in 1971. They were active in the Betty Willock; and one grandchild. The memorial Central and Kress Memorial churches until they service was conducted at East Pasco Church by moved to Hendersonville, NC, in 1997. Ed died Pastor Art Stagg. in 1999. She moved to Columbus to reside MYERS, Clifford C., 59, born May 16, 1949 in with her son due to illness. She is survived by Dowagiac, MI, died April 29, 2009. He grew up her four children: Frank M. Palmour of High
August 2009 • T IDINGS 37 Be Green Announcements Adventist Attorneys and ‘49, ‘59, ‘69, ‘79, ‘84, ‘89 and Southern Tidings Law Students: Membership ‘99. Details: www.andrews. in the Southern Society of edu/go/homecoming, email delivered by e-mail Adventist Attorneys is open [email protected], or call to all Seventh-day Adventist 269-471-3591. Attorneys and Law Students. For membership enrollment Sunnydale Adventist and additional information, Academy Alumni Weekend please contact: Southern – Oct. 1-4. Honor classes: Society of Adventist ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’79, Attorneys, PO Box 849, ’84, ’89, and ’99. Details: Decatur GA 30031-0849. 573-682-2164, or visit www. sunnydale.org Invitation to Teach in Thailand: Missionary Madison Academy Alumni teachers needed to serve Homecoming Weekend – God in the wonderful country Oct. 9, 10. Honor classes: of Thailand. Please answer 1934, 1939, 1944, and God’s call! Matthew 9: 37- every 5th consecutive year kpergerson@ 38. Details: through 2004. Details: www. yahoo.com madisonacademyalumni.com
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38 T I D I N G S • A u g u s t 2 0 0 9 LEGAL NOTICE FOR FLORIDA CONFERENCE CONSTITUENCY MEETING September 27, 2009
Notice is hereby given that the 69th regular Constituency Meeting of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held on September 27, 2009, Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Academy main auditorium, Apopka, Florida. This Constituency Meeting is called for the purpose of electing officers and Executive Committee members for the ensuing term and the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting. Each church in the Conference is entitled to one delegate, plus one additional delegate for each 75 members or major fraction thereof. Delegates chosen to the Organizing Committee shall meet at the Regional Orientation/ Organization meetings listed below. One Organizing Committee delegate from each church, plus one additional delegate shall be chosen for each full 500 members. All delegates are to attend their Regional meeting as well as the Constituency Meeting. The Regional Orientation/Organization meetings are an official part of the triennial process and will be held as follows:
Regional Orientation/Organization Meetings for 2009 Triennial Constituency Meeting Region Location Date Time East Central Kress Memorial Ch thurs. 7/30/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lower Gold Miami Springs Ch Sun. 8/2/09 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Upper Gold Boynton Beach Ch Sun. 8/2/09 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. West Central Forest City Sp Ch Tues. 8/4/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. North Gainesville Ch Sun. 8/9/09 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Gulf Region tampa First Ch Sun. 8/9/09 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ridge Region Pt. Charlotte Ch Mon. 8/10/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Michael Cauley, President Carmen Rodriguez, Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE FOR ASSOCIATION CONSTITUENCY MEETING September 27, 2009
The triennial meeting of the members of the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a Florida corporation, will be held on September 27, 2009, Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Academy main auditorium, Apopka, Florida, for the purpose of electing the Association officers and Board of Trustees for the ensuing triennium and for consideration of such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. The members of this corporation are the members in regular standing of any church of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and all active members of the Florida Conference Board of Trustees and Southern Union Conference Executive Committee. Only those members present who are duly elected and accredited delegates of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists shall be entitled to vote at their Regional meeting and at the Constituency Meeting. All delegates are to attend their Regional meeting as well as the Constituency Meeting. The Regional Orientation/Organization meetings are an official part of the triennial process and will be held as follows
Region Location Date Time East Central Kress Memorial Ch thurs. 7/30/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lower Gold Miami Springs Ch Sun. 8/2/09 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Upper Gold Boynton Beach Ch Sun. 8/2/09 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. West Central Forest City Sp Ch Tues. 8/4/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. North Gainesville Ch Sun. 8/9/09 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Gulf Region tampa First Ch Sun. 8/9/09 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ridge Region Pt. Charlotte Ch Mon. 8/10/09 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Michael Cauley, President Jose LeGrand, Secretary
August 2009 • T IDINGS 39 Sending a child to college can be hard, but preparing a will should not. Trust services representatives are ready to answer your questions and assist you in preparing your will or estate plan to ensure a bright future for you and your loved ones.
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Carolina South Florida Community 11-13. Cohutta Springs. Suites, Montgomery, AL. Details: Plunge Youth Rally – Aug. 22. Church Planting Training – 850-774-8644. MPA Registration – Aug. 16. Details: 407-644-5000 x129. Sept. 11-13. Cohutta Springs. MPA. Family Ministries Marriage Pathfinder Drill Instructor Boot MPA First Day of School – Aug. Kentucky- Retreats – Plaza Hotel, Camp – Sept. 11-13. Cohutta 17. Tennnessee Daytona Beach. Details: rebeca. Springs. Conference Association Board Pathfinder/Adventure delosrios@floridaconference. GCC/SAC Lay Evangelism Leadership Convention – Aug. Sept. 22. Dec. 1. com or 407-644-5000 x138. Rally – Sept. 12. Atlanta Metro 21-23. Nosoca. Conference Executive Family Camp – Sept. 4-7. Camp Hispanic Church. Carolina LE Retreat – Aug. 27- Committee Kulaqua, High Springs. Details: K.I.D. University Training – 30. Nosoca. Sept. 22. Dec. 1. [email protected] Sept. 13-16. Collegedale, TN. Men’s Day of Prayer – Sept. 5. or 386-454-1351. Pastors/Teachers Retreat – K.I.D. Retreat – Sept. 18-20. Aug. 2-5. Indian Creek Camp/ Hispanic Women’s Retreat – Men’s Day of Prayer – Sept. Collegedale, TN, area. Sept. 11-13. Nosoca. 5. Tampa First Church. Details: Conference Center. Northeast TN Camp Meeting – LE Summer Rally – Aug. 6-9. Young Adult Retreat – Sept. 863-670-6841. Sept. 25, 26. The Oaks Retreat 11-13. Asheville. Evangelism Series Indian Creek Camp/Conference Center. Greeneville, TN. Center. Carolina Retirees’ Retreat – Sept. 9-12. Forest City Spanish. Sept. 14-17. Nosoca. Rolando and Rebeca de los Hispanic Youth Retreat – Aug. Gulf States 21-23. Indian Creek Camp/ Lay Pastoral Asst. Training – Ríos. Complete Calendar online Conference Center. Sept. 18-20. Nosoca. Sept. 27-Nov. 20. St. Petersburg. Bill and Sunshine Waters. http://www.gscsda.org Highland Church 100th Anniversary – Aug. 28, 29. Go Fish Children’s Ministries Conference Educators’ and Florida Pastors’ Convention – Aug. Come and join our former Complete calendar online – Convention – Sept. 11-13. Florida Hospital Orlando 2-5. Bass Memorial Academy. pastors and friends in this http://www.floridaconference. Conference Literature exciting celebration. Details: com/calendar.html Creation Conference Center. Details: rhoda.burrill@ Evangelists’ Convention – 615-325-3925. Florida Pathfinder events – floridaconference.com or 407- Aug. 6-9. Camp Alamisco. Women’s Retreat – Indian http://www.floridapathfinders. 644-5000 x136. Conference Schools Begin – Creek Camp/Conference com/ or call 407-644-5000 x127. Spanish-language Men’s Aug. 10. Center Singles’ Ministries events Ministries Convention – Sept. Executive Committee – Aug. Hispanic. Sept. 11-13. and mailing list information. 19. West Palm Beach Church. 18. Conference Office. Young Women. Sept. 18-20. Spiritual study groups, fellowship Details: 561-307-2816 or 786- Prayer Training Summit for Retreat I. Sept. 25-27. dinners, outings, and more. 457-3444. New Prayer Coordinators – http://www.asamcf.org/, Retreat II. Oct. 2-4. Aug. 28-30. [email protected], or 386- Community Plunge Youth 789-3235. Rally – Sept. 26. New Port Hispanic Youth Federation – Southern Adventist Richey Church. Details: 407- Sept. 4-6. Camp Alamisco. North Florida Oakwood 644-5000 x129. University University Alumni Chapter – Conference Week of Fasting Classes Begin – Aug. 27. and Prayer – Sept. 6-12. membership information and ViewSouthern – Sept. 21-23. Fall Evangelistic Meetings – event listings for Oakwood Georgia-Cumberland PreviewSouthern – Oct. 8, 9. alumni in Florida. Details: http:// Complete calendar online – Sept. 13-30. www.oakwoodalumninfl.org/, www.gccsda.com Prayer Ministries Conference [email protected], Health Rally – Aug. 8. Oak – Sept. 18-20. Shocco Springs 888-719-7776, or 904-616-1896. Ridge, TN. Baptist Conference Center, See page 38 for Florida Hospital DeLand “Courage to Stand” Pathfinder Talladega, AL. Announcements Support Groups – Florida Camporee – Aug. 11-15. Registration deadline – Aug. 16. Hospital DeLand offers a variety Oshkosh, WI. Marriage Enrichment Weekend of support groups. Details Women’s Ministries (celebrating the year of the available under the “Support Leadership Training – Aug. 14- family) – Oct. 23-25. Embassy Groups” link in the “Patients 16. Cohutta Springs. and Visitors” box at http://www. Health Workshop with Dane fhdeland.org/ and Vicki Griffin – Aug. 14, 15. Sunset Planned Giving Clinics and Collegedale, TN. A aug. 7 aug. 14 aug. 21 aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Seminars Prayer Ministries – Aug. 15. Atlanta, GA 8:32 8:25 8:17 8:08 7:59 7:49 Aug. 22. Kendall. First Day of School – Aug. 18. Charleston, SC 8:13 8:06 7:58 7:49 7:40 7:31 Aug. 29. Brazilian Chapel in Conference-wide. Charlotte, NC 8:20 8:13 8:04 7:55 7:45 7:36 Pompano Beach. Southern Deaf Camp Meeting Collegedale, TN 8:37 8:29 8:21 8:12 8:02 7:52 Sept. 19. North Miami. – Aug. 27-30. Cohutta Springs. huntsville, AL 7:42 7:35 7:27 7:18 7:08 6:58 Sept. 26. Palm Coast Pathfinder Leadership Jackson, MS 7:53 7:46 7:38 7:30 7:21 7:12 Portuguese in Bunnell. Convention – Aug. 28-30. Louisville, KY 8:46 8:37 8:28 8:18 8:08 7:57 Memphis, TN 7:57 7:49 7:41 7:32 7:22 7:12 Go Fish For Kids – Aug. Retired Workers’ Retreat – Miami, FL 8:02 7:57 7:51 7:44 7:37 7:29 22. Camp Kulaqua, High Sept. 10-13. Cohutta Springs. Montgomery, AL 7:37 7:30 7:22 7:14 7:05 6:56 Springs. Details: rhoda.burrill@ Hope for Hurting Hearts – nashville, TN 7:46 7:38 7:29 7:20 7:10 7:00 floridaconference.com or 407- Sept. 11-13. orlando, FL 8:11 8:05 7:58 7:51 7:43 7:35 644-5000 x136. Elders’ Certification – Sept. Wilmington, NC 8:07 8:00 7:51 7:42 7:33 7:23
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