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Atlantic Union Youth EMPOWERED to Serve

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4 4 Atlantic Union Youth Empowered to Serve If a picture is worth a thousand words, the combination of photos and testimonies from the 2019 Atlantic Union Conference Leadership and Evangelism Congress and the GODencounters Collegiate Retreat reveal the Holy Spirit empowering youth and young adults to serve the Lord. 8 On Driving With Oil, Part 2 Just as a car needs regular oil and filter changes to run efficiently, so does our spiritual life. Ongoing maintenance by the Holy Spirit eliminates the spiritual waste build-up that can clog our ministries and hinder our performance.

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April 2019, Vol. 118, No. 4. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, 400 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523. Printed by L. Brown and Sons Printing, Inc., 14 Jefferson Street, Barre, VT 05641. Standard postage paid at Montpelier, VT 05602. Annual subscription price, $10.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. Scripture quotations, unless otherwise noted, are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

2 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Empowering Our Youth for Service

he youth are not only our might receive their inheritance where future, but they are impacting ‘the righteous shall inherit the land, Tthe work of the church today. As and dwell therein forever,’ where ‘the we reflect on biblical history, many of inhabitant shall not say, I am sick,’ the outstanding leaders in Israel were and ‘the voice of weeping shall be no young adults. People such as Joseph, more heard.’ ”—Education, p. 271. Recently the Atlantic Union who distinguished himself in Egypt Conference Youth Ministries by standing firmly for his moral con- Department conducted an inspiring victions and not accepting Potiphar’s Evangelism and Leadership Congress wife’s invitation to commit adultery with the objectives of training, equip- with her. He subsequently suffered ping, and empowering youth for min- imprisonment as a result of the lies istry involvement. David McKenzie, she told her husband. He eventual- Atlantic Union Conference Youth ly became a ruler in Egypt. Another Ministries director, and his dedicat- example is Esther, a young woman who ed team brought together more than became the queen of Medo-Persia, and 1,300 young people from across the risked her life for her people. Atlantic Union. Under the tutelage of Jesus Christ, who was called to leaders from our conferences, union, His ministry at the age of 30, is the division, and General Conference, the supreme example. He took the form of objectives were met. It was a successful man and lived a life of total faithfulness conference and the youth left inspired “The youth are not to His heavenly Father’s will. Jesus also and ready to be used by God and their called young men to be His disciples. churches to further the mission of the They became apostles to the world, church. having been empowered to do so. The adversary of our souls, the only our future, but The world is at a stage where one devil, has intensified his efforts to of the driving forces of our society is bring discouragement upon God’s technology. This has opened to the church, particularly the youth. Let me youth a world of possibilities. They are encourage every young person to “Put very proficient with current technol- on the whole armor of God, that you they are impacting ogy and social media, which provide may be able to stand against the wiles a platform that allows them to be of the devil. For we do not wrestle connected to the world of information. against flesh and blood, but against With an understanding of the Word of principalities, against powers, against God, the writings of Ellen G. White, the rulers of the darkness of this age, the work of the and the empowerment of the Holy against spiritual hosts of wickedness Spirit, our youth can accomplish so in the heavenly places. Therefore take much for the cause of God. up the whole armor of God, that you White declared, “With such an may be able to withstand in the evil church today.” army of workers as our youth, right- day, and having done all, to stand”— ly trained, might furnish, how soon Ephesians 6:11-13, NKJV. the message of a crucified, risen, and There is a place for our youth to be soon-coming Saviour might be carried engaged in ministry in the church. to the whole world! How soon might May they be encouraged to find their the end come—the end of suffering rightful place in the work of God. and sorrow and sin! How soon, in place of a possession here, with its G. Earl Knight is president of the Atlantic blight of sin and pain, our children Union Conference and chairman of the Atlantic Union College Board of Trustees.

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 3 “I stay connected to God through prayers and singing”

—Amanda Babb, Dunamis church

4 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website Photos: Naquan Taitt and Ann-Marie Brown

Atlantic Union Youth Empowered to Serve

he Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries Department leaders are champions of the youth and young adults. To help prepare them for leader- Tship and service, ongoing programs and events are held at all levels of the church with the aim of empowering them in their various ministries. Two such programs took place in the first two months of 2019. The first was the Atlantic Union Youth Leadership and Evangelism Congress, held January 18-20 at the Stamford Hilton in Stamford, Connecticut. This event occurs once every five years. The second event, the annual GODencounters Collegiate Retreat, was held February 15-17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Leominster, Massachusetts. The organization and planning by the Atlantic Union Youth Ministries Department, along with the six local conference Youth Ministries departments, helped to make these programs a success.

Leadership and Evangelism Congress More than 1,200 youth leaders and supporters from across the Atlantic Union territory attended the Leadership and Evangelism Congress. Attendees experienced Spirit-filled messages, soul-stirring music, and vital training sessions filled with information to enhance their ministries. Daniel R. Jackson, North American Division president, was the guest speaker for the Friday-evening consecration service. “If Jesus is not in the center of what you teach and preach, then stop doing it,” Jackson told the group. The evening concluded with “Friday Night LIVE,” an opportunity for discussion and a ques- tion-and-answer session. Wesley Knight, pastor of Fusion Atlanta, an urban church plant in Atlanta, Georgia; and CEO/founder of Communiversity, a leadership and ministry consulta- tion firm, spoke for the Sabbath worship service. In his message titled “The Power

at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 5 of Maybe,” Knight told the Sabbath afternoon Conference, the orchestra Union Youth Ministries group that “While you’re included an Investiture and from Washington Adventist director, gave the closing in the darkness, just keep consecration ceremony for University, and southern charge. “Use your talents,” talking. . . . God will bring Master Guides and senior gospel recording artist Wood said. “God has you out!” More than 1,500 youth. Saturday night David Phelps. chosen each one of you to people attended the ser- featured a concert with At the Sunday-morning do something special for vices on Sabbath. a variety of artists from closing ceremony Bill Him. God has chosen you around the Atlantic Union Wood, retired Atlantic to do something amazing for Him. Do it!”

I stay connected with GODencounters God “by continuing “Love Awakened” was the theme for the 2019 to communicate GODencounters as more than 230 Young adults from with him through across the Atlantic Union prayer, also with gathered for a spiritual, life-changing experience, support and help while engaging in worship from other church and fellowship. The weekend includ- members encouraging Taitt Naquan ed general sessions and several breakout semi- me day after nars that covered such day. . . . It helps topics as “Women in Ministry,” “Sexuality in the me to be connected Church,” and “Race in the and stay focused on Church.” Guest speakers for the event were Jordan His Word.” Tamaleaa, a senior theology major at Walla Walla —Sherrine Brown, University (WWU) who Pleasant Street church also serves as co-pastor for Circle Church, a WWU Vanessa BentacourtVanessa campus ministry; and “I enjoyed Youth Congress. It is a reminder that the youth community is Jonathan Leonardo, who is more than just my local church, or even the youth that I see annually at camp currently pursuing a doc- meeting. . . . I especially appreciate the multiple ethnicities and cultural torate in Systemic Theology diversity the [Atlantic] Union allows me to experience from a Christian from Andrews University. perspective. Also, with so many images of our nation’s youth portraying a generation of mischief, destruction, confusion, anxiety, and negativity, it Gleaner staff was refreshing to see so many young people worshiping the Lord, gathering To view more Youth Congress and GODencounter photos, visit with a purpose, and desirous of an active and working commitment to youth the Atlantic Union Conference ministry for Jesus Christ. It reinforces my belief that, in Christ, we are all Youth Ministries Department one. My one wish is that there would be more activities which encourage the Facebook page and click on “Albums.” www.facebook. young people to be engaged across conferences, and thus potentially across com/AtlanticUnionAdventist cultural, social, and geographic divides. Overall, it was an enriching experience YouthMinistries. with a bounty of useful information that our delegates will surely endeavor to utilize as we labor for the Master in the building up of His kingdom.”

—Robert Allison, Youth Congress participant

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website COVER FEATURE Love Awakened GODencounters 2019

I stay connected to God with “daily morning devotions. I love to sing, so I’m always humming, throughout the day. I always have a song in my heart to keep me joyful, to keep me prayerful, to keep me connected.”

—Andrew James, Norwich church, New York Photos: Vanessa Betancourt Vanessa SanchezPhotos: Luis and

To stay connected with God, “as much as possible, I try to, at least every once in a while, take my distractions away, come off of Facebook, WhatsApp, and everything else, and try to focus on God and spend time with Him.”

—Ashley Isaacs, Flatbush church

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On Driving With Oil, Part 2

here is a danger in operating a vehicle with total change that we all need. He is a God of completion. unchanged oil and filter. The oil filter is a paper/fab- “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath Tric cylindrical apparatus that prevents small foreign begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of particles from circulating in the oil. This is of significance Jesus Christ”—Philippians 1:6, KJV. He wants to perform a to any vehicle, because it increases the oil’s life span. total overhaul in us. He doesn’t merely desire to manifest When changing a vehicle’s oil, a simultaneous filter His power through us, but, rather, to dwell within us. change is also recommended. This practice is essential, as it As we allow God to lubricate our lives with the oil of the prevents the recirculation of old dirt with the new oil. Holy Spirit, He calls youth leaders to exhibit Holy Spirit- Vehicles drive across various terrains, and they start, stop, idle often, and function in rain, snow, dust, and mud, among other conditions. Thus, over time, engine oil tends to grow sluggish with the accrual of waste (dirt), and break- down due to high heat. This can further cause the oil to weaken, become diluted, and burned out. Much like vehicles, youth leaders need ongoing ‘oil maintenance.’ In reality, daily maintenance is essential for effec- tive leadership. This maintenance will address the residues of service, the ‘waste,’ the issues, and the challenges that can create sluggish physical, emotional, and spiritual outcomes, and engender a diluted, burned-out ministry. Of note is the reality that a vehicle cannot change its own oil; it requires a specialist to address this function. Jesus is the youth leader’s Specialist. His desire is to remove any

accumulated ‘dirt’ in us and fill us with His Holy Spirit. He iStock.com/Ake Ngiamsanguan is ever ready to respond to the cry, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me”—Psalm anointed viscosity in ministry to God’s youth and young 51:10, KJV. adults. Such a quality will empower us to flow out to all Unlike a car’s oil change, which can occur without fully whom we serve, while modeling and coaching for unity and removing the dirt particles when the filter is not changed cohesiveness. simultaneously, Jesus desires to baptize us with His sweet May God’s youth ministry “vehicle” continue to thrive Holy Spirit, and bless us with complete cleansing. We can’t under the anointing oil of His sweet Holy Spirit, discipling afford to want an infilling of the Holy Spirit and yet hold on many for His kingdom. to yesterday’s dirt—baggage that has accumulated over time. Such cleansing is a daily experience, moment by moment, David McKenzie is the director for Youth, Young allowing God to wash our lives of unchristlike attitudes, Adult, Pathfinder, and Adventurer ministries in the Atlantic Union Conference. thoughts, and words. Here, God is willing to supply the

8 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website BERMUDA CONFERENCE

ACS Bermuda Celebrates the Joy of Service

he Bermuda Conference TAdventist Community Services (ACS) team assem- bled at the Midland Heights church in Hamilton Parish to celebrate God’s blessings on their ministry in 2018. The celebration began early Sabbath morning with a ministry to the community. ACS workers and children packed and distributed fruit that was well received by those walking, driving, and riding the bus past the church. The celebration continued in the sanctuary with church members and numerous community friends. Bermuda Conference Adventist Community Services recognizes, with plaques, members of the community who participated with them in ministry. The ACS team recognized, with plaques, com- by a disaster. The credentials istries included, but were reach to those without health munity members who are required to minister to the not limited to, clothing and insurance. They screened participated with them in people they are called to serve. household item giveaways, more than 200 people. ministry. These included Ulric Hetsberger, pastor of feeding ministries to the Additionally, the team attend- Collin Simmons, Bermuda the Midland Heights church, schools, ministry to seniors, ed lifestyle improvement Industrial Union education delivered the message and community fun days, GED workshops on topics of inter- officer; Valerie Arorash, recounted his experience programs, and more. est and received tools to help Bermuda Government as the conference’s ACS ACS workers joined other prevent, arrest, and reverse Department of Health com- director some years ago. He ministry groups in the various diseases. munity health coordinator; expressed his gratitude for conference. In partnership ACS workers participated and Franz Egenolf, owner the privilege of ministering with the Health Ministries in overseas outreach, as well. of Pizza House and Eliana’s to the homeless by bring- department, they conducted A team of volunteers visited restaurants. Also recognized ing them from the street to free health screenings for the the Feed My Lambs Ministry were ACS leaders Tammy the hurricane shelter. Then, community. On Labour Day in Haiti, where they minis- Robinson, Midland Heights building on Acts 13:32-36, at the Bermuda Industrial tered to children and staff at church; Brenda Harris- he drove home the point that Union, members of the the orphanage. Burchall, Warwick church; our purpose in life is to serve community received blood “We give thanks to God along with Melba Wilson, our fellow human beings. He pressure, blood glucose, for these workers and for Hamilton church’s Happy shared that as we await the and health-age testing. their dedication and com- Seniors’ Club coordinator. coming of the Lord, we are Leonard Gibbons, Bermuda mitment to giving sacrificial- At the celebration, several to serve our community as Conference Health Ministries ly of their time and energy members and community King David “served his gen- director, and Elaine in service to the community, friends received badges for eration by the will of God.” Quinones, a medical doctor and [we] are equally thank- attending disaster response At the end of his sermon, volunteering at the event, ful to our community friends training, which qualifies Hetsberger and the congrega- provided much-needed who allowed us to work them for providing services tion welcomed an individual lifestyle improvement advice alongside them,” said Dora in response to a disaster, who rededicated his life to to participants. Baker, Bermuda Conference including donations manage- Jesus and was accepted on The ACS team worked in ACS acting director. “We are ment through multi-agency profession of faith. collaboration with the com- tremendously grateful to our warehouses, operating collec- Each ACS team main- munity nurse at the Bermuda community sponsors and the tion and distribution centers, tained an active program for Government’s Department of Bermuda Conference for pro- feeding survivors and first addressing the needs of the Health to provide additional viding goods and financing.” responders; and assessing people in their community. health screenings throughout —Adventist Community Services, damages to buildings affected Community Services min- the island, with a special out- Bermuda Conference at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 9 GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE

Greater New York Academy Students Meet Atlantic Union Leaders

ive Greater New York minds. Enrichment Week is a God of order,” Amir Indeed, every stop chal- FAcademy (GNYA) stu- is about learning through Peña-Mutis said. lenged the students to think dents and two chaperons vis- involvement, or as GNYA The students toured the big, reiterating in different ited the headquarters of the principal Jacques Patterson building and visited many ways: “You will lead this Atlantic Union Conference in emphasizes through the use offices including the office church,” “You will sit in this Lancaster, Massachusetts, on of a well-known quote: “Tell of the Gleaner magazine, chair one day.” The message December 18, 2018, to learn me and I forget, teach me treasury, education, and the worked. By the end of the more about their church. and I may remember, involve conference meeting room. day, each student felt the The visiting students include me and I learn.” This is also At each stop, they learned awesome responsibility to Nathaniel Frederick, Dale the reason why five students something new. They were live up to the call of God in Henry, Amir Peña-Mutis, embarked on a four-hour given in-depth information their life. Moises Reyes, and Raquel journey to visit the church’s that stimulated their curiosi- They understood in a deep- Payne-Henry, all of whom headquarters in this region, ty and engaged their minds. er sense that they must carry are aspiring pastors and min- so that they can feel involved “I think that being the on the work. They knew in Gleaner editor is the most their hearts that this visit fascinating job,” said Raquel was not just for education—it Payne-Henry. “Learning how was part inspiration. The to write is very important. counsel from Lileth Coke, the It is incorporated in almost Office of Education assistant every job. I was especially director and certification reg- impressed with the archive istrar, on the importance of of all of the Gleaner maga- the pastoral spouse and the zines that were released from need to choose wisely, the the first year in 1902. They way the tithe is distributed were all preserved and kept and the far-reaching effects of in order.” Ednor Davison, it inspired them. Holding a Gleaner editor, explained little truck built by a child in that the magazine connects Africa rendered them speech- all the churches from Maine less and reminded them of to New York, and across the the call to “Go into all the Greater New York Academy students, from left, Amir Peña-Mutis, Raquel Payne-Henry, Dale sea to Bermuda. world and make disciples.” Henry, Moises Reyes, and Nathaniel Frederick, along with Moldavia McAlpine-Joseph, religion teacher and chairperson of the Math department, center back, visit Atlantic Union Conference “The most inspiring Dale Henry, especially Communication department. part for me was when she found the vault in the trea- isters. The visit was part of in their church and learn took the time out to tell us sury department the most the school’s effort to expose about it in the process. the story of a nine-year- interesting section in the students to their interests The students had the old girl, [Emily Bastien], building. The students hud- and also to facilitate learning opportunity to meet church who is an author,” Payne- dled with Trevor Forbes, outside the classroom. leaders at the Atlantic Union Henry said. “The girl has Atlantic Union undertrea- “Enrichment Week” intro- office and were exposed already finished her second surer, in a space designed to duced GNYA students to to critical aspects of the published book. I was withstand fire, burglary, and museums, historical sites, mission of the church. “I moved when Mrs. Davison explosions. They listened and education facilities learned that the church is showed me a copy of one of to his words of counsel and across New York City. From very organized. Even the her books. I was inspired bowed their heads as he the math museum to the way that it is broken down because I love writing, and prayed for them and their African burial site, the stu- from the General Conference I realized that I am capable future. While there were dents’ visit enriched their to the local church is amaz- of doing big things for no monetary bills in that learning and engaged their ing. It reminds me that God the Lord.” vault, the students received

10 Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE

of grandeur and ground- ing. Laying their hands on a pulpit that Ellen White spoke from gave each student immediate pause— they were walking through history. Spending time in the William Miller Chapel reminded them of the great prophecies that propelled this movement—a movement fueled by young people; and somewhere deep in their hearts, they must have heard God’s voice saying, “Now carry the work forward in My strength.” —Raquel Payne-Henry, class of 2022, and Nkarlo Alexander, Religion department chairperson, Greater New York Academy

Five Greater New York Academy students and their chaperones, Moldavia McAlpine-Joseph, religion teacher and chairperson of the Math department, second from left, and Nkarlo Alexander, Religion department chairperson, right, visit the William Miller Chapel in Founders Hall on the campus of Atlantic Union College. something of greater value— they met the Lord, their first eternal treasures. It was realization of being called to What’s Happening almost as if God was work- service, and what triggered ing through each person as them to dedicate their lives in Your Community? they spoke to the students. to work for God for their Every word uttered, every entire career. We want to know more about what’s happen- advice given, and every per- The students listened in ing in your community. How are members of sonal story shared was as amazement. One student your church reaching beyond the walls of the water in a desert to a thirsty tried to put the impact of church and making an impact in your com- traveler. All this not only their testimonies in words, munity? How are the youth and young adults refreshed the students but “These things happened to getting involved? also changed their lives. them when they were our They especially experi- age; that’s what made it so E-mail your stories with the photos to the Greater enced this while seated in meaningful.” New York Conference communication director. Be the large conference room. To end the trip, the sure to include a caption with each photo. One-by-one, they received students walked over to gifts designed to help them Founders Hall on the For information on what types of stories to in their lives as students campus of Atlantic Union submit, visit: atlantic-union.org/writing- and in their future as min- College. Ironically, as the guidelines. We would love to hear from you! isters. The leaders of the trip ended, they returned Office of Education shared to the “beginning” of the Donnieval Walker their individual life stories. Adventist Church. Standing Communication Director Greater New York Conference Jerrell Gilkeson, director, in the oldest Seventh-day E-mail: [email protected] and Marlene Alvarez, asso- Adventist educational build- ciate director, shared how ing (1883) brought a sense at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 11 NEW YORK CONFERENCE

Westvale Embraces Faith Community Nurse Ministry

“Hands of Health” Grant The Faith Community Nurses Team New York Conference to embrace the he Westvale church in Syracuse, he Westvale church is blessed to Faith Community Nurse ministry. Joan TNew York, recently received a Thave two Faith Community Nurses Payne and Jann Cady look forward $1,000.00 check from William’s (FCN) and is the first church in the to working together as a team for the Wishes to convert the library at the church in this ministry. church into a Health Ministries/ Payne and Cady attended the North Faith Community Nurse Resource American Division (NAD) Health Center/Office. William’s Wishes is Summit, January 20-26, in Albuquerque, a foundation that seeks to seed the New Mexico. During those days, they development of faith-based health learned how to integrate the FCN ini- ministries and parish nurse programs, tiative in their church and community. thereby increasing the number of They both took the “Foundations of Faith individuals who receive the benefits Community Nursing” 40-hour intensive of such programs. The goal is to allow course. Cady took the course for the first people to experience wholeness in time and Payne took it as a refresher. mind, body, and spirit, even when a On the last evening of the health cure may not be available. summit, organizers held a special William’s Wishes was founded in commissioning ceremony for the eight 2014 as a legacy to a parishioner who nurses who completed the course. Each received support and nurture within nurse received the FCN pin, roses, and his congregation by a health ministry a certificate of completion. They are and their parish nurse. The Westvale Joan Payne and Jann Cady hold their certificates of completion also to receive prayer shawls. for the “Foundations of Faith Community Nursing” 40-hour church is pleased to receive this intense course they completed at the North American Division —Faith Community Nurses team, Westvale church “Hands of Health” grant. Health Summit. Union Springs Academy Alumnus Celebrates 100th Birthday

ennie Lee Rice Herndon her time at school and they Jwas born on December 17, shared how school is different 1917. She grew up in Central today. Her fondest memories New York and attended Union at USA were about having fun Springs Academy (USA) for all with her classmates, especial- four years, graduating in 1937. ly in the winter sliding down Herndon vividly remem- the roads in Union Springs on bers her experience at the cafeteria trays! She remarked academy with great delight. how thankful she was to She loved school. Her work on campus to help with favorite class was history. her school bill and it taught She loved to sing and still her to work hard all her life. remembers her music teach- Herndon currently lives in er, Mrs. Astrid King. Auburn, New York, where After graduating from she enjoys looking out for Union Springs Academy, USA alumni from 1967 and before surround the oldest USA alumni, 100-year-old Jennie Lee others, bringing them joy Herndon, seated in the wheelchair. Herndon moved to California and a bright smile every day. and became a registered nurse. with who attended alumni 2018. Union Springs She is a faithful member of She has lived a purposed life weekend. When asked about Academy students sang the Auburn church and still of healing and serving others. her favorite hymn, she began happy birthday to her and attends on occasion. USA and Herndon was honored as singing “Blessed Assurance,” also sang Christmas carols the alumni wish Herndon a VIP guest during Union and the entire congregation to her and the residents at many blessings as she reflects Springs Academy’s Alumni joined in singing with her. the nursing home. She sang on God’s goodness to her Weekend on September 28, It was a special weekend along, knowing every word. these past 100 years. 2018. She is the eldest alum- of celebrations on Herndon’s Students enjoyed asking —Alumni association, nus that USA is in touch 100th birthday in December Herndon questions about Union Springs Academy

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Union Springs Academy Opens New Student Industry

nion Springs Academy tuition and, unique to this U(USA) students, faculty, particular campus job, staff, and alumni are excited students also receive a cash about the opening of incentive they can use as USA’s newest venture, USA personal money. Packaging Industry. The In the works for more business currently employs than two years, making USA 15 students to construct Packaging Industry a reality and fill variety-pack boxes was a joint effort by many of healthy nutrition bars. people, including Hilde Completed boxes are loaded Barrera, USA’s principal; onto pallets and shipped to Miguel Crespo, New York Amazon for distribution. Conference president; and Boston-based IQ Bar is the the finance committee, first client to sign on with which includes business USA Packaging Industry. owners as members, for Students work in two- their expertise and wisdom hour time blocks—juniors in the process. In addition, and seniors in the morning; USA alumni and supporters Newly-opened USA Packaging Industry employs Union Springs Academy students to construct and freshmen and sophomores have worked diligently fill variety-pack boxes of healthy nutrition bars. in the afternoon. Wages since July 2018 to renovate earned by the students the former broom factory the packaging industry’s —Janica Caster, vice principal are deducted from their building in preparation for grand opening. of development, alumni relations, recruitment; Union Springs Academy

North Country 10th Annual Women's Retreat Camp Cherokee, Saranac Lake, New York June 7-9, 2019 Wanted Strong Faithful Women for Christ

Featured Speaker Julia Bellman We will be exploring our identity in Christ and how women of strength and faith will be most needed in end times. For more information, contact: Sharon King at (315) 481-9898 or e-mail: [email protected]

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Church Sponsors Conversation About Alzheimer’s Disease

he Jet Setters of the Both presenters spoke TBerea church in Boston, about the need to treat Massachusetts, continued Alzheimer’s like any other their community awareness illness. The main focus of on Alzheimer’s and dementia the afternoon was on expe- during the month of January. riences of the audience who This workshop helped to have had some relational shine a light on the stigma capacity with this disease, associated with the disease. finding support and sugges- The first presenter, tions for removing the stig- Binta Barry, Alzheimer’s ma that’s associated with it, Association diversity out- and the need to eradicate the reach coordinator, spoke sense of loneliness of both Participants of the workshop on Alzheimer’s and dementia held at Berea church in Boston take a on the process of aging and group photo with the presenters. caregiver and patient. how normal acts of misplac- Several participants shared ing and forgetting items, and interchangeably, but the two ciate at the Massachusetts their stories and the forum the ability of adjusting and are not the same. The main Executive Office of Elder opened the opportunity for immediately rectifying these focus of Barry’s presentation Affairs, spoke on the risk future conversations. More acts, don’t pose a problem. was to delineate the differ- factors of Alzheimer’s, which presentations on Alzheimer’s In contrast with the nor- ences between dementia and include age, family history, will be offered to the com- mal forgetfulness, when Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is head injuries, and heart dis- munity, including Berea the brain is affected by a form of dementia and can ease. There are treatments church’s second annual dementia, it cannot be affect everyone in various available that can temporarily Memory Sunday on June 9. rectified immediately, and ways. It is a progressive form relieve symptoms, such as —Barbara J. Defoe, member and Jet Alzheimer’s could cause of brain disease. food choices, medication, Setters leader, Berea church, Boston, this. Many people refer to Pamela MacLeod, a senior socializing, physical activities, Massachusetts dementia and Alzheimer’s program development asso- brain exercises, and others.

Corona Church Member Celebrates 100th Birthday

orona church in the century mark, King CCorona, New York, said, “I don’t know. It’s recently celebrated the the same. There’s a lot of first milestone of 2019— excitement and I don’t the 100th birthday of like a lot of fanfare. Some longtime member Cynthia days I feel like 16 and King, affectionately some days I feel like 60.” known as “Sister King.” King has a daughter, At an early age, King Lillian, who provides made a decision about her daily care, as well as Whom she would serve. one grandchild, and one She was baptized at the great-grandchild. Cynthia age of 14 at Bethel church King shows no sign of in Brooklyn. New York, slowing down. A widow th and she remained a mem- Family members surround Cynthia King at Corona church during her 100 -birthday celebration. for almost nine years, ber there until after her the mother of her friend, eventually became Corona King says she feels any- mother’s death in the early Isis Graham, invited her church. thing but 100. 1980s. to Sabbath services at As for the celebration of —Marcia Comrie, member, King says that while she the Adventist mission her very special birthday Corona church was a member at Bethel, in Corona. This mission and how it feels to reach

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Pastor Shares How Prayer Made a Difference

onnett Blake, pas- ing to baptism. Blake shared Dtor of Northeastern how she led the church to Conference’s New Dimension incorporate “an intensely church in Brooklyn, New intentional and deliberate” York, shared stories about prayer plan focusing on what is working in her evangelism through prayer. church to provide opportu- She outlined several ways nities for people to follow in which church members Jesus through baptism and incorporated prayer, includ- membership. Blake was one ing online prayer sessions of several presenters at eHud- five days a week from dle 2019, a North American 4:00-5:00 a.m.; Sabbath- Division (NAD) Ministerial morning prayer from 8:00- Müller Enno Donnett Blake, New Dimension church pastor, shares her story of leading her church to Department event, held 9:00 a.m.; opening the incorporate an “intensely intentional and deliberate” prayer plan. February 18-20, in San Diego, church to the community for California. prayer on Wednesdays from ate prayer plan, between ships with the community Over three days, attendees 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and 2017-2018, 115 people were through prayer. (See related participated in five sessions on Sabbaths, inviting peo- baptized. After baptism, the article on page 19.) corresponding to five voted ple from the community to church spends time teaching —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant outcomes of evangelism. brunch and prayer. newly-baptized members, communication director, Atlantic Blake’s presentation related Following the intensely continuing to make connec- Union Conference to the fifth outcome pertain- intentional and deliber- tions, and forming relation- Northeastern Holds Town Hall Meeting on Conference Expansion

early 700 people Brooks, Honoré says that Npacked the Temple Northeastern Conference has Salem church in Boston, experienced a 98 percent Massachusetts, for a town increase in membership. hall meeting to hear reports “The primary purpose of and express ideas on the restructuring would be to establishment of another advance [the] mission of regional conference in the the Seventh-day Adventist Atlantic Union Conference. Church. Such a move would The “North Atlantic also enhance organizational Conference” would consist efficiency, evangelistic out- of 15,000 current mem- Northeastern Conference Facebook reach, as well as corporate bers of the Northeastern Hundreds listen intently to reports and ideas about the establishment of another regional and individual accountabili- conference during a town hall meeting at Temple Salem church in Boston. Conference (NEC), repre- ty,” says Honoré. senting congregations in Conference president, direct- other conferences. For the Those attending the town Connecticut, Massachusetts, ly answered questions on body to grow, cells divide,” hall meeting showed unan- New Hampshire, and Rhode Facebook about the pro- Honoré wrote. imous support in favor of Island. (To date, Northeastern posed measure. Citing growth of the the proposed restructuring. does not have churches in “NEC is one of the fast- regional conferences in both A special constituency ses- Maine or Vermont.) est-growing conferences the Southern Union and sion of the Northeastern Administrative leaders in [the North American the Columbia Union after Conference is expected to from the Northeastern Division] and is projected regional conferences restruc- be called to recommend a Conference and the Atlantic to reach 60,000 members tured, Honoré anticipates formal proposal to the North Union Conference were this year. As disciples birth the same will happen for American Division. available to field questions other disciples, and church- Northeastern. First proposed —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant from the audience. Daniel es birth other churches, in 1999 by former NEC communication director, Atlantic Honoré, Northeastern sometimes conferences birth president, the late Stennett Union Conference at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 15 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

NNEC Church-Planting Effort Gains Momentum

hurch planting is a Cmajor evangelistic thrust across the North American Division, and it is also the major evangelistic thrust in the Northern New England Conference (NNEC). Currently, there are six dis- tinct church-plant efforts underway in the conference, with more being added. If all the active church-plant efforts are successful, the number of churches in the conference will grow by The Ark fellowship is pretty much standing-room-only on Sabbath mornings. The group is seeking a larger space in which to meet. more than 10 percent! Church-planting efforts into the restaurant on Planting Project, a long-term Some of the church are taking a multitude of Sabbath mornings and the church-planting model that plants underway in NNEC forms. Take, for instance, the company has its own pastor deploys teams of patient, are designed according to congregation that has formed and is looking for a larger long-term, tent-making a mother/daughter model out of The Ark in Lewiston, worship place. young adult missionar- where a church (the mother) Maine, which is considered Some church plants come ies that use the Adventist provides the people, space, the most post-Christian together in a matter of Frontier Missions’ model and leadership necessary to city in the United States. weeks, such as recently hap- of raising up communities plant a new congregation (the About five years ago The pened in Williston, Vermont of believers. Two teams daughter). Some of the plants Ark, formed by confer- (see accompanying story on are currently preparing to are the result of focused out- ence evangelist Rick Kuntz page 17). Most often, how- plant and more are being reach (such as happens at and numerous volunteers, ever, church plants require recruited. The project, that is The Ark) and some are defi- focused on health education years of patient work. anticipated to function for a nite missionary outposts tak- and outreach, along with a Such work is underway in decade or more, is intended ing place in areas where there vegan restaurant, The Olive Hanover, New Hampshire. to plant up to 20 churches are few or no Adventists Branch Café. There, a group of Adventists, over its life. (such as happens with The A small group of volun- who have planted a church Overall the North Planting Project). teers gathered in the restau- that is literally a stone’s American Division plans to Whatever the design of rant on Sabbath mornings throw from Dartmouth add up to 1,000 churches a church plant, where they for worship. That small College, are engaged in through individual planting are successful they expand group dramatically blos- steady and targeted outreach projects over the next 5-10 Christ’s kingdom, and that somed a little over a year ago on the campus. That group years. This is a massive means a substantial effort when an outreach was made includes community mem- goal, but the Northern New is justified. to children of refugee fami- bers and students. England Conference is deter- —Scott Christiansen, communication lies in the area. Now, there Other efforts include mined to at least make a director, Northern New England are 60-plus people packed sites that are part of The dent in that number. Conference

Long Weekend WorkBee at Washington Church in June

o you have a passion for a workbee from Friday, June The church site is an that not only maintains the DAdventist history, a will- 22 through Tuesday, June 25. important tourist site and site, but facilitates witness ing spirit, and desire to help Those interested are invited outreach, with visitors and outreach. with an important outreach? to come, camp at the church coming from around the Volunteers are needed to The Washington church in (or nearby state park) and join world each year. Keeping do the important work of New Hampshire—the very in the work, fellowship, and the church and the Sabbath maintaining the Sabbath first Seventh-day Adventist worship for as much of that Trail in presentable condi- Trail portion of the church Church in history—is having weekend as they care to. tion is a yearly undertaking site, including brush clearing

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and chipping. Several expe- may also require transplant- rienced tree cutters (with ing briar-type plants from their own chainsaws) would other parts of the trail. be an excellent addition as Workers are welcome to they could be on hand to park and camp at the church. lead work groups and keep The Washington church will a chipper fed throughout the provide all meals during the period. You say you are not workbee. A work crew of quite an experienced “tree 30-40 would get the job done feller” but know how to cut (and many hands make for brush? Bring your saw and light work), so please consid- we’ll put you to work! er joining the work crew for There is also plenty of some, or all, of the workbee. other work to do. Volunteers To help make sure suf- can wash the monuments ficient food is ordered, in the historic Adventist please call (603) 477-1064 graveyard and the engraved The historic church in Washington, New Hampshire, is the first place where Sabbath-keeping to let the organizers know monuments on the Sabbath Adventists met. you are coming, or e-mail Trail, as well as paint the install roadside signs to help to feed all the hungry work- [email protected]. letters on the trail monu- people find their way. ers and volunteers. If you have any questions ments where necessary. Volunteers can also clean A naturalist is needed to about the workbee or about Volunteers can trim road- bathrooms and the church, help change the habitat on the church or Sabbath Trail, side trees allowing buses an as well. In addition, cooks one area of the property, please call or write. easier path to get to the site. are needed help to prepare making it more open for —Ken Brummel, site manager, In addition, volunteers can food under the new pavilion rabbits and grouse. This job Washington church Williston Church Cares for New Refugee Arrivals

baby being placed in of assistance to be able to the United States, and the The Lord has clearly Athe arms of its mother crawl, then walk, then run arrival of this group hints shown His desire to meet for the first time is a fitting in their new home. at an increasingly diverse the needs of His children analogy describing the The Williston church future for the region and the by directing the Williston recent arrival of 30 refugees district in Vermont recently church. church team. The local at Williston church’s received notice of the Upon hearing of the Methodist church has doorstep. These refugees— arrival of these refugee group, the Williston church been secured for Sabbath Adventist families from families. It was a big members scrambled to worship and the large group Kenya and the Congo— surprise, though perhaps find solutions to their of refugee children are were new arrivals in a it should not have been. needs. After meeting and receiving spiritual training. strange land and able to do Northern New England is developing a team strategy, Volunteers from the district, little for themselves. They increasingly a destination the church began working anxious to serve, are would need a great deal for refugees admitted into on a plan to provide warm assisting with transportation clothes, assist with financial and other needs. needs, develop a solid With the arrival of this Sabbath worship plan, assist refugee group, a new church with transportation, and is being birthed in the provide an interpreter. Northern New England Looking to the future, Conference. With any the district plans to help fragile newborn, care and the group become a church prayer are essential. Please company, assist with sub- join your prayers with the mitting tithes and offerings, Williston church in support and with establishing strong of these new arrivals. leadership. The district —Bruce Wilkinson, pastor, reached out to the confer- Williston district This group represents about half of the new refugee group in Williston who are meeting for the ence for assistance with first time in a rented facility. some of these goals. at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 17 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Academic Advising Groups Guide High School Students

outh Lancaster Academy “As [the program] Sbegan a new guidance continues to grow, it also program this school year for provides students with the high school students. an adult on campus [with “We started advisor groups, whom] they can share primarily to address the whatever is on their mind,” academic needs of our says Branum. “The ultimate students. Everything from goal is that students are study skills for our freshmen better prepared for life from to college planning for our a social, academic, spiritual, seniors,” says David Branum, and physical perspective.” SLA principal. Rheannon Grace LeBlanc, Each week, students meet SLA junior, appreciates with five or six of their peers the valuable advice she is and a faculty advisor. They getting in her academic begin their meeting with a advising group with Tish A South Lancaster Academy student meets with a faculty advisor as part of the new guidance program implemented at the school. short worship, followed by Brahmia, science teacher. discussions about their cur- “I like how Mrs. Brahmia to avoid weighing yourself nice to know that someone rent academic progress, devel- takes the time to go over down and stressing yourself cares about us as a person oping good study habits, time not only study hacks out. She does a happy mix and not just as a student,” management, scheduling, and time management or of both and I appreciate that says LeBlanc. career preparation, preparing scheduling, but also how she not only focuses on our —Shauna Neidigh, development for SATs, applying for college to cope with your anxiety grades, but on our mental director, South Lancaster Academy scholarships, and more. or depression, or even how stability as well. It feels

Suicide Prevention Program in Place at SLA

outh Lancaster Academy community recognize and 15-24, and 25-34. The Acknowledge, Care, and S(SLA) has chosen to better address depression suicide rate is alarmingly Tell. Acknowledge that the implement the Signs of and signs of suicide. increasing in the 10-14 person may be considering Suicide Prevention Program Suicide is the second age bracket. Furthermore, suicide and don’t ignore a that helps students, families, leading cause of death in 90 percent who die by comment assuming that school personnel, and the three age groups: 10-14, suicide have a mental health “they’re not serious.” Show disorder that is treatable, care and empathy for their according to the Centers feelings, even if you don’t for Disease Control and understand them. Tell a Prevention. trusted adult who can get “Thinking that this could the person the help he or not be in our community she needs. is dangerous,” says Ginnie “Our school family is Hakes, SLA vice principal. now trained to recognize The Signs of Suicide flagged behavior in a student Prevention Program was and use ACT to get him/ introduced to the ninth- her connected to help,” says through twelfth-grade Hakes. “By us all working students. They learned together, we hope to cast the risk factors for suicide, an even wider and tighter myths, and what to do safety net for our precious if they or a friend are young people.” contemplating suicide. —Shauna Neidigh, development The ACT acronym is a director, South Lancaster Academy helpful way to remember the steps for helping a friend:

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SNEC Representatives Highlight Stories at eHuddle 2019

epresentatives from the story appears in the March RSouthern New England Gleaner, pp. 4-7.) Conference (SNEC) presented An annual evangelism stories and principles learned visioning and leadership in their field to attendees meeting sponsored by the at eHuddle 2019, a North NAD Ministerial department, American Division (NAD) eHuddle brings pastors and Ministerial Department conference administrative event, held February 18-20, leaders, as well as representa- in San Diego, California. tives from Adventist health- Over three days, care and school administra-

attendees participated in Müller Enno tors from around the divi- five sessions corresponding Ivan Williams, Sr., North American Division Ministerial director, far right, interviews, from left, David sion, to collaborate and learn to five voted outcomes of Dennis, Southern New England Conference (SNEC) president; Gilbert Caraballo, Remix treasurer; from each other. The event David Bracetti, Remix pastor; Pete Casillas, campus pastor for the Canyon Creek Project in Texas; evangelism. The session, Milton Marquez, SNEC Youth Ministries director; and Sergio Quevedo, One Connection pastor. was also streamed live on focusing on community- Facebook. This year’s meet- based church planting, Gilbert Caraballo, Remix on Remix, see the February ing focused on church revi- featured the leadership treasurer; and Milton 2019 Gleaner, p. 18). talization, growing younger team from Southern New Marquez, SNEC Youth In addition, Sergio churches, and ministering England Conference’s Ministries director. Quevedo, a SNEC pastor to large, unreached people Remix Community church The three men shared and church planter, shared groups in the NAD. (See in Clinton, Massachusetts. testimonies about their the story of the four One related article on page 15.) David Dennis, SNEC unique, multi-generational Connection church plants —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant president, introduced David church geared toward youth which he helped to start in communication director, Atlantic Bracetti, Remix pastor; and young adults. (For more the Boston metro area. (The Union Conference

SNEC Welcomes New Administrators and Directors

he Southern New director, a position that TEngland Conference had not been filled for (SNEC) Executive several years. Prior to the Committee at its January vote, Vazquez actively meeting elected Cesar served the conference Perozo, to serve as the assisting churches and new executive secretary. other ministries to make an Perozo was the pastor of impact in their surrounding the Stoneham Spanish communities. church in Stoneham, In addition, the Massachusetts, prior to committee elected Luz Cesar Perozo, newly-elected executive secretary Tom Murray, newly-elected treasurer accepting the position. Rodriguez as manager/ The committee also elect- director of the Adventist ed Tom Murray as confer- Book Center. Rodriguez ence treasurer/CFO. Murray has served as the interim has served the conference manager for the center since for many years as stew- October 2018. ardship and trust services —President’s Facebook page, Southern director, as well as the SNEC New England Conference Association secretary. The executive committee elected Frankie Vazquez to serve as the Adventist Frankie Vazquez, newly-elected Adventist Luz Rodriguez, newly-elected Adventist Book Community Services Community Services director Center manager at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 19 TURN Stream Downtime Subscribe INTOUptime Download And don’t AWR delivers messages of forget to share awr.org/listen hope & help for daily life in with your family more than 100 languages & community!

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CAMP CHEROKEE CAMP LAWROWELD For more information, call the New York Conference Youth Department at For more information call, the Northern New England Conference Youth (315) 469-6921, or visit www.campcherokeeadk.com. Department at (207) 797-3760, ext. 216, or visit www.camplawroweld.org. Teen Camp...... June 30–July 7 Junior Camp...... June 23–30 Junior Tween Camp...... July 7–14 Family Camp...... July 14–21 Adventure Camp...... July 14–21 Blind Camp...... July 21–28 Family Camp 1...... July 28–August 4 Teen Camp...... July 28–August 4 Family Camp 2...... August 4–11 Homeschool Family Camp...... August 18–23 CAMP WINNEKEAG For more information, call the Southern New England Conference Youth CAMP VICTORY LAKE Department at (978) 365-4551, or visit www.campwinnekeag.com. For more information, call Camp Victory Lake at (845) 229-8851, or visit Adventurer Camp...... June 23–29 www.campvictorylakenec.com. Junior Camp...... June 30–July 6 Session 1...... July 7–21 Tween Camp...... July 7–13 Session 2...... July 21–August 4 Teen Camp...... July 14–20 Full Session...... July 7–August 4 Family Camp 1...... July 21–27 Family Camp 2...... July 28–August 4

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David Hunte Ministerial/Evangelism...... G. Earl Knight NORTHEASTERN 468-8026 (toll charges apply), access code Ministerial, Assistant...... Jose Joseph Ministerial, Assistant...... Dionisio Olivo The Northeastern Conference Global Prayer Line 310654#. For more information, visit the Ministerial Spouses Association...... Yvonne Knight is open 24 hours a day for prayer and study. website at www.nnecprayerministries.com. Native Ministries Coordinator...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Personal Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes Plant Maintenance ...... David Keith Prayer Ministries...... Yvonne Knight Prison Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes Public Affairs/Religious Liberty...... Charles Eusey OFFICIAL NOTICE Public Affairs/Religious Liberty, Associate ...... John Ashmeade Atlantic Union College Corporation Publishing...... G. Earl Knight of Seventh-day Adventists Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special constituency meeting of the Atlantic Union Stewardship/Inner City/Loss Control...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Stewardship, Assistant...... Judine Walker College Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 10:00 a.m. (registration begins Trust Services/Planned Giving...... Trevor S. Forbes at 8:30 a.m.) on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Machlan Auditorium, 338 Main Street, Lancaster, Trust Services, Assistant...... Judine Walker Massachusetts, 01523. Women’s Ministries ...... Yvonne Knight The purpose of this meeting is to give an update on Atlantic Union College, hear reports, Local Conferences and Institutions and any other business which may properly be brought before the body. Bermuda: Kenneth Manders, President; W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary; W. Aaron The members of this corporation are the members of the board of trustees of Atlantic Union M. Spencer, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX College; representatives of the College who shall be regular, full-time employees elected by the Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Website: www.bermudaconference.org college officers and academic and auxiliary department heads not to exceed one-third of the Greater New York: Henry Beras, President; Alanzo Smith, Secretary; Ysaías total number of constituents excluding General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist represen- Javier, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (516) tation; the local conference educational superintendents, senior academy principals and either 627-9350. Website: www.gnyc.org the secretary or treasurer of each local conference of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh- New York: Miguel Crespo, President; Claudio Gomez, Secretary; Priscilla day Adventists; the members of the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of English, Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. (315) 469-6921. Website: www.nyconf.org Seventh-day Adventists; the members of the North American Division and/or General Conference Northeastern: Daniel Honoré, President; Oswald Euell, Secretary; Robert Committee of Seventh-day Adventists in attendance at any meeting of this corporation; the Chandler, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY North American Division and/or General Conference delegates shall not exceed five percent 11434. (718) 291-8006. Website: www.northeastern.org (5%) of the total number of delegates; the president and other elected officers of the Atlantic Northern New England: Robert (Bob) Cundiff, President; Theodore (Ted) Union College Student Association; six lay persons and six denominational employees each, Huskins, Secretary; Daniel Battin, Treasurer. Office Address: 479 Main St., appointed by the executive committee of each local conference in the Atlantic Union Conference Westbrook, ME 04092. (207) 797-3760. Website: www.nnec.org territory, plus one additional representative for each 10,000 members and major fraction thereof Southern New England: David Dennis, President; Cesar Perozo, Secretary; for local conferences having 10,000 or more members; up to 15 Atlantic Union College alumni Thomas (Tom) Murray, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South who are not included in the other categories, selected by the AUC alumni executive committee. Lancaster, MA 01561. (978) 365-4551. Website: www.sneconline.org Atlantic Union College: 338 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) G. Earl Knight, President 368-2000. Website: www.auc.edu Pierre E. Omeler, Secretary Member, Associated Church Press Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, April 2019 23 ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE P.O. BOX 1189 SOUTH LANCASTER, MA 01561 1 Montpelier, VT

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