September I. 1992

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A celebration of recovery page A Healing Ministry_ pages 13-16 EDITORIAL

VISITOR STAFF Editor: Richard Duerksen Managing Editor: Charlotte Pedersen Coe Assistant Editor: Randy Hall Editorial Assistant: Elaine Hamilton SHARING Design Service: CHRIST ore than 1,500 Reger Smith Jr. delegates from all acrossM North America and a num- Circulation Manager: ber of world divisions attended the 1992 Adventist Dianne Liversidge IN THE Production/Design: MARKETPLACE Laymen's Services and Industries convention held in Diane Baier Palm Springs, California, August 5-8. The VISITOR is the Seventh-day Ad- This was the first time I attended a national con- ventist publication for people in the Colum- bia Union. The different backgrounds and vention of ASI, which is a lay-sponsored cooperative spiritual gifts of these people mean that the VISITOR should inspire confidence in the venture with the church in North America. The an- Saviour and His church and should serve as a networking tool for sharing methods that nual event is a cross between a mini-camp meeting members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all editorial correspon- and a union ministerial session. In short, it's a high dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. time of rich fellowship and great spirit-filled meet- One-year subscription price—$7.50. ings designed to renew each attendee's personal rela- COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE tionship with Christ, then send the delegates home (301) 596-0800 (410(997-3414 prepared to witness in all areas of their lives. President R.M. Wisbey Secretary, ASI ASI has a long history of "doing good." It's a Treasurer D.J. Russell Undertreasurer R.J. Jensen strong coalition of small and large Adventist busi- Senior Accountant C. Wright Revolving Fund P. Lee nesses, along with supporting ministries and small Church Ministries J. Clements Associate B. Manspeaker private educational institutions. Maranatha Volun- Communication . R. Duerksen Assistant C. Pedersen Coe RON M. WISBEY teers International and 105 other organizations were Data Processing M. Connor convention exhibiters. Countless private "mom and Associates B. Rowe, N. Lamoreaux President Education R. Osborn Columbia Union Conference pop" operations are members of ASI, along with mul- Associates F. Hoffer, A. Westney Ministerial F. Ottati timillion-dollar corporations, all with the same goal: Religious Liberty A. Westney "Sharing Christ in the Marketplace." Trust Services J. Lastine COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE The Columbia Union was well represented at the ASSOCIATION President R.M. Wisbey convention. The leadership teams of both Harding Vice President D.J. Russell Hospital and Worthington Foods were present and Secretary J. Lastine Treasurer R.J. Jensen very active throughout the event. Steve Vanderhorst LOCAL CONFERENCES from "Save Our Youth" in Washington, D.C., is the ALLEGHENY FAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Corres- union chapter president, and he was actively in- pondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA volved in the leadership of the convention. Approxi- 19548. Telephone: (215) 326-4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis. mately 30 individuals attended from our territory. President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Corres- pondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH Every meeting was packed with inspiration and 43205. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. testimonies of "people helping people" in the work- CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; Neville Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; place and the church. On Friday evening a physician 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Telephone: (4101 995-1910; Washington, from central California announced that he's starting D.C., area. (301) 596-5600. MOUNTAIN VIEW:Randy Murphy, Pres- "The Aaron and Hur Club." He wants to undergird ident; Ruth Wright, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. this organization with the following quotations: Telephone: (304) 422-4581. "But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a NEW JERSEY: Robert W. Boggess, Pres- ident and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. Tele- Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on one phone: (609) 392-7131. OHIO: Ed Motschiedler, President; Visitor continued on page 6 Correspondent, Jeanie Haldeman; Box 831, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Telephone: ( 614 ) 397-4665. PENNSYLVANIA: Jerry Page, President; Sheldon Seltzer, Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. Tele- phone: (215)374-8331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. Telephone: (215) 562- 5156. POTOMAC: Ralph W. Martin, President COVER: Gus and Sylvia Stefanis use their knowledge of in- and Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1208, ner-city culture to bring Jesus to residents of Pigtown. As Staunton, VA 24401. Telephone: ( 703) 886- 0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takorna part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Global Mission, Park, MD 20912. Phone: (301) 439-0700. they have moved into the Baltimore community and are Printed by the Review and Herald Publish- now working as missionary volunteers. Visitor Editor Dick ing Association in Hagerstown, MD 21740. Duerksen photographed the couple in Pigtown. September I, 1992 Vol. 97, No. 17

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Vision 1: The local church will be the central focus and driving force of the denomination. Vision 2: The joy and celebration of worship will attract Members people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evangelistic tool. donate Ellen Vision 3: Church fellowship will be so vibrant that White books member retention will improve and conflict over lifestyle issues will decrease. to library A copy of the Conflict of the Ages series by Ellen G. White White was a co-founder of the church and one of the most pro- now occupies the shelves of the public library in Staunton, Vir- lific female authors in the world, she became quite interested ginia. These five volumes were purchased with special contri- in obtaining the books for the Staunton library. butions provided by members of the Staunton church in the A major problem arose, however, when Pappalardo discov- Potomac Conference. Each book is inscribed with "Donated by ered that if a book is not checked out frequently enough, it goes members of the Staunton Seventh-day Adventist Church" as to a flea market. Further discussion led the librarian to obtain done in calligraphy by member Teresa Pappalardo. permission to have the books put into the library's permanent According to Lura Demers, the congregation's communica- collection. tion secretary, the idea came to Joe Pappalardo when he went The next obstacle presented itself as: "But we can accept to the library to do some personal research. Searching the in- only two of these books." Pappalardo explained that the five dexing computer for "E.G. White" or "Seventh-day Adventist," books together represent the spiritual beliefs of the church. he found only Seventh-day Adventists Believe... and an old His perseverance was rewarded when the librarian agreed to (1946 or 1948) hymnal. accept all five. After discussing his idea of donating the books with Staunton Pappalardo feels that the result justified all of his efforts. Pastor Bob Clarke, Pappalardo asked the librarian if these "The potential for evangelism is great if every church were to books would be accepted. When she was informed that Ellen put a set of these books in the local library," he said.—RH

FACE TO FACE: Profiles of newly baptized people

Bryan Burrs, Mary Moor- Bonnie Thom- Casey Grimm, Tiffany Boggs, Alan Batchel- Carol Knight, Miamisburg, ing, Hunting- as, Charleston, Charleston, Miamisburg, der, Philadel- Huntington, Ohio. Twelve- ton, Mountain Mountain View. Mountain View. Ohio. Tiffany, phia Boulevard, Mountain View. year-old Bryan View. After A next-door Bible studies age 11, was bap- Pennsylvania. Carol joined the joined his Mary attended neighbor in- with Pastor tized in June of Baptized dur- church by pro- mother, brother a prophecy sem- vited Bonnie to Dale Tunnell 1992. She ing January of fession of faith and sister in inar, she felt "it evangelistic led Casey, a wants to see 1992, Alan trav- in June of 1992. membership of was time" to meetings. She church school Jesus return— els across three She is sharing the Seventh- join the church read and stud- student, to be and "ask my counties to en- Bible lessons day Adventist of her Adventist ied her way into baptized in guardian angel joy the fellow- with her father, Church when relatives and the church and March of 1992, how many times ship he finds in a minister of he was baptized was baptized in was baptized in soon after his he saved me the Boulevard another denom- in June of 1992. June of 1992. March of 1992. ninth birthday. from danger." congregation. ination.

VISITOR, September 1, 1992 3 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVING THE VISION

Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, and Dan Serns, youth leader of the Texas Conference. They made sure that our car was super full of luggage, cameras, bodies and laugh- ter. During each of our traveling days I thought about Mother again. God showered us with wonderful gifts. "When in trouble or in doubt, pray, I couldn't quite call them miracles be- pray, pray!" cause nobody was healed of leprosy, We prayed. For the food, for the and Jeremy's still got his canker A future filled kitchen, for the waiter and for the sores. I called them the Gifts He had beds we hoped to find. We were in a our angels give us. with hope juicy spot of trouble and in need of Sometimes it was just finding the special help. But it's like Mom said, right road to a castle. Other times it "God always comes through, even was being led to a great vegetarian when you don't deserve it." cook or an Adventist friend who hap- er ialad, ne pened to be going to a wonderful wind emon juice and deep-fried mus rooms surfing beach. And then there were were absolutely scrumptious. The the "chance meetings" on the Danube, waiter was a real friend, and the mu- in the markets, on the Budapest sub- sic ceased all too soon. Once again way and at the Zimmer. God proved more than true to His Mom would probably say: "What do promises. you expect? He likes you! He loves Then came the "look" for four giving you good times!" empty beds. "Well," we thought, "we God Himself said something like could stay at the hotel. No, we can't that to Jeremiah. "I know the plans I stay at the hotel. They want real have for you. Plans for good things, money. Much more than we have to not bad. Plans for a future filled with We spent far too long wind surfing spend on sleeping." hope,"—Jeremiah 29:11-12. at Balaton Lake and climbing over the An old man near the hotel gave us Well, that week we found His plans ruins of Szigliget castle. When dark- a new hope. "Try the Pension." and His promised hope in the mun- ness caught up with us, we were We followed his shouted directions. dane realities of travel. We also found somewhere near the border of Hun- Contrary to popular belief, shouting them in some memorable contacts gary and Croatia. We were tired and doesn't make any language more un- with new European friends. hungry and had no idea where to get derstandable. All we really picked up The hope, mixed with wonder and either need filled. The road headed from his waving arms and growling amazement, glowed in Rosa's eyes through Nagykanizsa, so we decided shouts was that the local bed and when Jeremy prayed for her at 1 a.m. to find a meal and bed there. breakfast was three kilometers "that in the Zimmer. But it's just like Mother promised: way" on the right or on the left. The future came early in the "Your decisions will catch up with Twenty minutes later (It was now squeeze Tatiana gave me after my last you!" past midnight!) we emerged from total sermon at the Budapest Youth Con- We arrived just in time to see the lostness only to meet an irritated bed gress. "I don't understand the words," waiter chain the chairs to the table of and breakfast owner and learn that she said, "but I want to be all in the the outdoor cafe in the center of town. she had no more room. "Try Zimmer." clouds sometime soon." He suggested the hotel restaurant. It We didn't even know for sure what a And Marta's Hungarian-laced En- was also closed. Zimmer was but followed the new di- glish beside Lake Balaton re-focused After an hour of doing illegal "LT- rections and just after midnight met us all onto God's greatest plan. Mark turns" on half-lit streets, we finally Rosa. asked, "Are you going home from the found the eatery that the hotel desk She gave us four wonderfully soft lake soon?" Marta answered the clerk had guessed might be open. The beds, told us the lake we had been much more important question. "Yes, exterior of the building didn't bring swimming in was polluted and tested soon," she said. "Soon we will all be rejoicing from our little group of stare- her bubbly English on each of us. She home in heaven together. Yes?" ing travelers, but the lights were on, even offered the TV so we could watch Yes! For we live each day in "a fu- and there were healthy-looking people Larry Bird help defeat the Spanish in ture filled with hope." sitting at two of the tables. Barcelona. Mom would be smiling. By 10:45 we were sitting uncom- Once again I learned that God fortably in Nagykanizsa's Fortuna res-gives wonderful Its in the midst of taurant, attempting to read a meaty f the Colum- Italian menu and order vegetarian n a at afternoon o gave us /a //ion isitor. e wrote this at-- dishes in English from a waiter who two extra-special new gifts. While Jer- tick in August while he and Jeremy spoke only Hungarian. In a corner emy and I were assisting a witnessing were traveling between speaking ap- near the cashier, a musician was play- group in Budapest, we accidentally pointments at youth congresses in ing Jewish music. stumbled into Mark Dalton, pastor at Hungary and Czechoslovakia.

4 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON CHESAPEAKE

LOTTE PEDERSEN COE

The very name conjures mission village on Missionary another continent or at best a wide spot in the road in rural America. But Pigtown U.S.A. is in the volunteers heavily trafficked downtown of Balti- more, Maryland. It's more than a bring Jesus wide swath of inner city and more than a poor mission—it's an opportu- But the real, continuous work will nity. be carried on by "missionaries," people The name stuck even after pigs who have committed to help prepare were no longer herded down the the way and provide a core group of streets of Pigtown from the B&O Rail- spiritual leaders for the church. Most road to Camden Yards slaughter of these volunteer workers have prom- houses. Now for the 45,000 local resi- ised to stay for at least three years. A dents, the view is the asphalt jungle. few will move right into the area, such The community is not the Third as Sylvia and Gus Stefanis. They will World, but it is typical inner city. In use their Harley Davidson motorcycle the summer, it is hot and noisy, with as a way to get close to the people on kids playing in the streets, people ar- the street. Sylvia lived in the inner guing, police sirens blaring and boom city before she found Jesus, and she boxes proclaiming an energy not re- and Gus both know the culture. flected in activity. Eddie Van Gils, a resident of Even though old churches loom nearby Jessup who immigrated from large, they are mostly empty. There Indonesia with his family, believes he are no Seventh-day Adventist is called to be a missionary. "We have churches in Pigtown. Nor are there been very comfortable in our church," any Adventists. he said. "But I think we need to help But there's about to be an explosion the people in Pigtown know Jesus." of activity there that will rock the Although actively involved in the community with an Adventist pres- Atholton church in Columbia, Mary- of spiritual enrichment and personal ence—Baltimore for Jesus '92. land, Van Gils and his wife, Esther, witness," added Finch. Tony Finch, director of the Adven- with daughters Varonica and Kartini What's in the name Pigtown? Op- tist Resource Management Service, is are committed to establish the church portunity! working with Chesapeake Conference in Pigtown. leaders who are committed to bringing While missionaries will stay on Charlotte Pedersen Coe is managing Adventism to Pigtown. "This is a Glo- with the Pigtown project, volunteers editor of the Visitor. bal Mission opportunity in North will come in for short- America," said Finch. "The time has term mission experience come to reach out to the masses in from October 6 through North America." November 14. Food and Taking the picture Chesapeake has scheduled 12 ma- lodging will be provided, I was assigned the responsibility of going to Pigtown and jor evangelistic crusades to begin si- along with training to be photographing Gus and Sylvia Stefanis. I took two teenage multaneously on October 17 in nearby full-fledged members of boys, Jeremy Duerksen and Eric Badillo, with me, and we met suburban churches and one in the an evangelistic team. Gus and Sylvia in front of the McDonald's near the Orioles' heart of Pigtown. The conference's There is no more effec- stadium. They are an awesome couple! van and food distribution ministries tive method for reaching After exploring Pigtown a bit, we went to a street of row have already been established there. people for Jesus than a houses where Gus and Sylvia were negotiating for a rental The Quiet Hour has provided 10,000 committed Christian per- apartment. They parked the bike in the middle of the street pieces of literature for distribution in son, says Finch. "The and immediately began talking with interested neighbors. Baltimore, and both The Quiet Hour overall success of Balti- The distant background of my photograph included a fam- and Amazing Facts have blanketed more for Jesus '92 will be ily who lived in a row house down the street. Sensing a better the area through direct mail. Litera- dependent on lay volun- picture, I wandered down to their steps and asked if they'd like ture evangelists and student LEs from teers. We are still seek- to help us put together a magazine cover. They agreed, Gus the Family Enrichment Resources ing volunteers from the moved the motorcycle, and in a few moments we were all in knocked on doors, leaving literature Columbia Union and the midst of a glorious conversation about Harley Davidson and developing interests for further across North America for motorcycles, which very quickly became an even better con- Bible study. this project." versation about Jesus Christ. Seminary students will participate "This is an opportunity Gus and Sylvia have been "anointed" into motorcycle min- in a field school of evangelism under for the faithful in this di- istry for the Seventh-day Adventist Church—an anointing that the leadership of Frank Ottati, minis- vision to join hands in an has taken successfully. Their motorcycle immediately starts terial director for the Columbia Union. unprecedented experience conversations that they are adept at moving on to spiritual subjects. It is a ministry that is uniquely adapted for success under the shadow of Camden Yards. DICK DUERKSEN VISITOR, September 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH AMERICA

continued from page 2 area. Local residents This group will start a new church and ASI-type volun- in an area of Baltimore with 45,000 ASI convention teers put the founda- people and not one Adventist or Ad- — tions and floors in ventist church. If you're interested in sharing Christ in the place. Then others volunteering for this mission experi- come and place the ence, call (800) 331-ARMS for more marketplace pre-fab materials up. information. Roofing is a problem I attended the convention as a side, and the other on the other side; because these materi- guest. I'm not eligible to become a and his hands were steady until the als for most churches member, but many of you are. As a going down of the sun,"—Exodus cost approximately $2,500. church leader, I'm usually in charge or 17:12. These churches will seat from two heavily involved in such meetings. "Happy the minister who has a to 400 individuals on Sabbath morn- This time I just observed and drank in faithful Aaron and Hur to strengthen ings, and we need 10,000 of these the thrilling stories and testimonies of his hands when they become weary, chapels around the world right now. faith about the onward work of God and to hold them up by faith and Hundreds of congre- around the world. I prayer,"—Testimonies, volume 4, page gations in developing was renewed and af- 531. nations are literally firmed in my belief in As various "special project" reports meeting under trees! God's church and His were given at different meetings, I I believe that most people. was deeply impressed, particularly churches in the Co- Our union chapter with the linking of arms by ASI, lumbia Union could of ASI has room for Maranatha Volunteers and the Gen- meet the challenge of many of you who are eral Conference. It was thrilling to raising $2,500 to pro- self-employed and hear how projects have been accepted vide roofing materials desire fellowship with around the world to build new for one of these other business and churches in Haiti, Guatemala, Mexico, needed facilities. If you agree, talk to professional brothers and sisters. The Bulgaria and many other nations. your church board and let me know of umbrella of ASI is large, and there is Many times these churches are pre- your interest. It's time to look beyond room for a multitude of Columbia fabricated and then shipped to the our borders and assist those who have Union people to become members of little in comparison this fine service organization. to our blessings. For further information regarding One of the most ASI, please write to Steve Vander- Facts and figures on the ASI convention exciting presenta- horst, president of our union chapter. Every record for ASI conventions was broken this year. Along tions involved some- Send inquires to the Columbia Union with a highest-ever attendance of more than 1,500 people, 106 Ad- thing to take place address or write to your local confer- ventist businesses and organizations provided exhibits, 40 percent in our union. Balti- ence in care of the ASI coordinator. more than at any previous convention. more for Jesus '92 is ASI President Ray Hamblin told those in attendance that more a program of the Chesapeake Confer- Ron M. Wisbey is president of the Co- than half of all member organizations have fewer than nine employ- lumbia Union Conference. The side- ees, and most of these are husband-and-wife businesses. "ASI is ence that will focus on 11 different evan- bar at left was provided by C. Elwyn business people working hand in hand with the church for Christ," Platner, communication director for he added. gelistic crusades all taking place at the the Pacific Union Conference, and the Speakers included: General Conference President Robert Folken- photos on this page were taken by Dick berg, who noted that a new Adventist is baptized every 52 seconds same time in various places in Baltimore Dower, communication director of the and that the church's membership has now passed seven million; Lake Union Conference. North American Division President Alfred McClure; Charles D. during October and Brooks from the Breath of Life telecast; Noble Alexander, who was a November. prisoner in Cuba for 22 years; and Ullanda Innocent, a former pro- ASI Missions, Inc., is sponsoring fessional jingle singer who now uses her vocal talents in evangelistic Top: One of the featured speakers crusades. the "Adventist Re- during the annual ASI convention was More than $260,000 was raised during the convention to assist source Management Tony Finch, president of the Adventist several church and lay ministry projects. One ASI member ministry Service," or ARMS, Resource Management Service and to be helped from these funds is Mountain State Academy in which is an agency former stewardship director for the Pennsboro, West Virginia, which is receiving a $15,000 grant to to find volunteers to Chesapeake Conference. help grow churches Bottom: People attending the ASI start a student industry with a building, appropriate equipment and convention were treated to music by a the initial salary of a work supervisor. in North America. The new director of special quartet, which consisted of Children of ASI members attending the event included several (from left): Dennis Shelton from the this organization is community service projects in their activities, such as visiting a re- Three Angels Broadcasting Network; tirement center, cleaning up a nearby park and painting out graffiti in Pastor Tony Finch, General Conference President Robert public areas. who introduced its Folkenberg; H.M.S. Richards Jr. from Next year's ASI convention will be held July 14-17, 1993, in first major project the Voice of Prophecy radio ministry; Toronto, Canada. during the conven- and popular Adventist musician Steve Darmody. C. ELWYN PLATNER tion.

6 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON THE WORLD CHURCH

Adventists with dependency prob- lives. Workshops and closed discus- fore, I felt isolated—a stranger. The lems are finding new hope for continu- sions deal with various aspects of re- celebration brings the family together ing recovery in a series of weekend covery. again, and I am a part of it." spiritual retreats especially for them. "Clean time" is celebrated with so- "I like especially the very practical These "Celebrations of Recovery" briety anniversaries at a Saturday approach used in the celebration pro- are planned for Adventist addicts and night token ceremony. Concluding the gram—the Twelve Steps. These prin- co-dependents and their families, and weekend are a "Step Breakfast" and a ciples are the best way to everyday are being held annually in major parts group conscience meeting for evalua- Christian living. I learn how to apply of the country. tion and future plans. Program spe- them to all parts of my life. The idea originated some six years cifics are directed by Paul and Carol "I've learned the real secret of con- ago with the first one at Andrews Uni- Cannon, co-directors of The Bridge, an tinuing recovery—complete depen- versity in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Adventist recovery center in Ken- dence on God. It's like this: I can't; Since then a dozen celebrations have tucky. God can; I'm going to let Him." been organized, including three in the Five hundred or more Adventists in Washington, D.C., area, two in south- recent years have found new strength ern California and a new one this year and hope in the celebrations. Listen Francis A. Soper, former editor of Lis- in New England. Others are being to what some of them say: ten magazine, is president of the Asso- contemplated in the Pacific Northwest "In attending the celebration, I feel ciation of Adventist Parents and lives and Florida. that I'm getting both my sobriety and in Stanley, Virginia. Consistent sponsor of all these is my church back. I learned that my the Association of Adventist Parents. church does care. The questions and This organization, dating from 1985, doubts I may have had are being an- is helping to meet the growing addic- swered." tion problem in Adventist churches "I look forward to these celebration Next Celebration of Recovery NI and families, especially for those who retreats. I find that others have the For the Columbia Union Conference are already involved in chemical or same problems as I do; I don't have to area, the next Celebration of Recovery other dependence. feel guilty. We go through our will be the weekend of October 23-25 in These celebrations explore spiritual struggles together and enjoy our victo- the Potomac Conference branch office resources for recovery; share experi- ries. I love the fellowship." Great Room in Takoma Park, Maryland. ences, strength and hope; and bring "I like the idea of the celebration Registration begins at 6 p.m. that praise to God for the gift of continuing because I'm with other Adventists in Friday with a cost of $25 per person or sobriety. my recovery. Their concept of God is $30 per family to cover materials and "The Joy of Serenity and Salva- the same as mine; I don't have to be other basic expenses. tion," as the celebration is titled, is a limited to thinking of God as merely a Persons in all forms of addiction re- weekend convention following the `higher power.' " covery are welcome. Anonymity of par- guidelines of the Twelve Steps of Alco- "I appreciate the deep love that's ticipants will be respected. holics Anonymous. During an open evident in these celebrations. I have For pre-registration information and speakers' meeting, recovering persons the assurance that God still loves me application forms, call Beverly Gilmore at tell their stories of God's work in their and that my church still loves me. Be- (301) 840-9032.

VISITOR, September 1, 1992 7 SPOTLIGHT ON THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION

Adventists take part in National Evangelistic Census, a one-day outreach

short 'poll' sheet, with three questions, for Christ is provided that asks whether a per- son has a knowledge of Christ or is willing to accept Him, much like our Adventists across the United community," says Frank Ottati, minis- own New Testament Witnessing or States and the Columbia Union will terial director for the Columbia Union. Evangelism Explosion programs. be joining the inter-denominational "Many conservative and evangelical "The visit is done in the style of a outreach for Christ called the "Na- denominations have joined this effort, tional Evangelistic Census" on the and the Christian media have orga- census, with information gathered giv- ing an accurate picture of our belief in weekend of September 20. Participa- nized to lend broadcast support for the tion is through local congregations, event." Christ as a nation," says Ottati, "but not conferences or unions, but the "To take part, the local church the real reason behind this outreach is North American Division and Colum- must contact the NEC organization at to go to every home in the U.S. in one bia Union leaders are urging all (713) 358-7575. The church will be day and find unchurched people who might make a decision to accept churches to take part. assigned a neighborhood that its "This is a tremendous opportunity members can cover entirely—each Christ and join a Bible study or attend church. Follow-up can be done with to initiate decisions for Christ in our house—with two-person teams. A any literature of choice; we are recom- mending leaving Steps to Christ or The Desire of Ages after each visit. Names can be gathered for further Bible studies and invitations to Home Bible study aids available through church." subsidized purchase Statistical information will be turned in and compiled by the NEC, The Columbia Union has established a subsidy pro- reports Monte Sahlin of the North gram to help laypersons and churches purchase Bible American Division. He states that study aids, including audio-visual equipment (except many Adventist churches across video players), video Bible studies and all audio-visual North America have already joined Bible lessons. the effort, and the Adventist church The Profiles of Faith Bible study lessons have also has given its official support, encour- been included in a special subsidy program. When aging congregations to use this evan- churches purchase the 20-set program for $139, their gelistic opportunity. local conference and the union will pick up about one- third of the costs. Arranging for the subsidy in either case can be taken Reger Smith Jr., graphics designer care of when making the purchases at an Adventist Book and occasional writer, works with the Center, states James Clements, director of church min- Visitor staff istries for the Columbia Union.

8 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO

Books on the move in Ohio; God leads student LEs panied Beth. He suggested and using sign that they quickly cover a short language when street that would otherwise it was needed, be overlooked. The two of Glenda ex- them went to different houses plained that on that street. After receiv- she too was ing what the students call hearing im- "quick nos" at about 12 homes, paired. The Beth knocked hurriedly at the man beckoned next door. The man answer- his wife, and ing the door seemed compla- together they cent when suddenly his wife discovered peeked around his shoulder that the man and smiled the broadest smile had gone to the of welcome, inviting them same school as Herbie Montgomery both to come in. Glenda and had the same teacher. He They discovered that she had been laid off work and even though had just recently become a they were not able to buy any books, Cheryl Martin of Massachusetts shares an exciting Christian. They were ush- they expressed an interest in visiting story during the LEs' daily morning worship. ered into a room where sev- the Cincinnat First church with Glenda eral friends had gathered to when a time could be worked out! Students converging from all over study the Bible. "What church do you On another occasion, Sheila used sign North America for represent?" asked one person. Upon language to communicate at the door. a summer of door- their reply, the woman who greeted them None of the other students could have to-door evangelism at the door quickly ran for a list of cults. ministered in this way at these homes! have seen God at The students held their breaths, pray- The books that had been handed to work! Most of the ing that Adventists one man were quickly given back young people have would not be listed. To to Herbie Montgomery, a student witnessed provi- their joy, they were not. from Lewisburg, West Virginia. dence direct them Suddenly one indi- Herbie would not give up that eas- to the right door at vidual began to brag ily. He again shared the contents just the right time. about the wonderful of the book and motioned for the Beth Coorigan books published by man to take another look. Sud- from Middletown, Adventists. denly, the man showed tremen- Ohio, reported such The woman bought dous interest and invited him to an incident. Great Controvery and share other books that he had with Beth was re- God's Answers to our him. Herbie was stunned by the Beth Coorigan turning to a home, Questions (Bible Read- complete change in the man's ac- as requested, with ings). As the students tions until he returned to the car. a children's book. It was evening, and were leaving, they Michael Croft, the student wait- upon arrival the children shared that heard the woman ex- ing for Herbie, had witnessed the Sheila Hubbell their mother was not home but would be plaining that their man's lack of interest and had be- there in about 15 minutes. One of the study group would now have good books gun to pray fervently that God would other students, Eugene Pruitt, accom- to base their study on! work on the man's heart to listen. Praise Upon returning to the house God! that they had originally Countless other stories can be heard planned to visit, they were able from the 45 students who have spent to leave another Great Contro- their summer canvassing door to door in versy! Ohio. Directed by Larry Carter and Another student, Sheila supported by Family Enrichment Re- Hubbell of Cincinnati, Ohio, sources, the student literature evange- believes God led her to just the lism program for the summer of 1992 exact home He had intended! has been a success! "Projecting the way One evening just before time to our young people are delivering books quit, she was visiting the last this summer, literature will be left in section of apartments when a well over 50,000 homes in towns and man came to the door. After cities in Ohio," said Tom Kapusta, area listening for a while to her can- director for the Columbia Union. vass, he explained that he was "It is a blessing to work with the hearing impaired and could not talented and committed group of young understand everything she was people who have been working with us Students load cars for their daily distribution of saying. Speaking more slowly this summer, " said Carter. books to homes.

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"Our Finest Hour" secretary of the General Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Brooks also spoke during the afternoon ordination service for Wayne McKnight and Leonard Hawley. McKnight serves the Dayton Hillcrest and Hamilton, Ohio, churches. Hawley, who has been endorsed by the General Conference for chaplaincy, has been invited by the state of Ohio to serve the Mansfield Correc- tional Institution and Correc- tional Camp in Mansfield, Ohio. Pastor McKnight also provided the early morning devotional for the weekend and Pastor Sandy Robinson, marketing representa- tive for the Review and Herald Publishing Association, spoke

The Pathfinder Drum Corps performs.

Allegheny West members tradition- tithe from the church was ally turn out in great numbers for camp $502,423. At the end of meeting. But this year was special for December 31, 1991, tithe we are celebrating the 25th anniversary monies had increased to of the Allegheny West Conference. The $3,714,644. We praise God committed as well as the inquisitive for His blessings. As we were in attendance. Much preparation look to the future, we must took place in anticipation of the gather- not forget how God has led ing. Roads and parking improvements us in the past. were evident; restroom and other plumb- The theme "Our Finest ing facilities were ready. Hour," aptly described the The Allegheny West Conference was spiritual and inspirational organized on January 1, 1967, with 4,624 experience for Allegheny Charter members of the Allegh- members. Walter M. Starks was elected West Adventists who at- eny West Conference stand with as president and Aaron Brogden was tended the weekend convo- the first conference president, elected to serve as treasurer. From this cation. Donald Simons (inset), now re- small but humble beginning, God blessed One highlight of the en- tired from the Christian Braille the Allegheny West Conference to grow campment was the sermon Foundation. to more than 10,116 members. on Sabbath morning by When Allegheny West was born, the Charles D. Brooks, field

early Sabbath morning. ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE 25th ANNIVERSARY Friday speakers included W.C. Jones, Ajd vumizzt,76-s7-m=ntit. vice president of the Southwestern Pl Union Conference, in the morning and Alvin Kibble, president of the Allegheny East Conference, that evening. c_IPrC V 6 The youth theme was "Thus Far By • • Faith and Still Going Strong." Pastor Don McPhaull of Englewood, New Jer- sey, and Ron Vanderhorst, director of Prepare Our Youth in Washington, D.C., were the featured speakers. The 1992 Allegheny West camp meet- ing: it was more than just a happy memory—it was "Our Finest Hour." The Pine Forge Academy choir sings during the Sabbath morning worship service, ROBERT LEWIS under the direction of Lloyd Mallory. Communication Director

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The crowd at the Sabbath morning worship service listens to Pastor Charles D. Brooks (in- set), director/speaker of the Breath of Life Telecast and field secretary of the General Con- ference. Center: Two ministers were ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE 25th ANNIVERSARY ordained during camp meeting: Pastor and Mrs. Wayne A(151 'OUR NEST HOUR" McKnight (left), and Pastor and Mrs. Leonard Hawley. Right: Mamie Clemons re- ceived a special award from President Lewis citing her con- tributions to the camp grounds in memory of her late husband. Bottom: New pastors and their families are introduced to the conference members dur- ing Sabbath morning.

VISITOR, September 1, 1992 11 P E N 11 • AAA A • • • • A•A•••A•• Hispanic growth produces new school, new churches, new literature center

The Hispanic churches open N. Fifth Street is managed by a new school in Philadelphia this Ezequiel Salazar, lay pastor of year at 4343 Whitaker Avenue. the Spanish III church. Philadelphia Adventist Academy "Only one in every 20 de- will offer grades one to six. Tho- pository visitors is a Seventh-day mas Francis, former head teacher Adventist," reports Salazar. of the closed Havertown school, Seminars in cooking, smok- has accepted the principal's posi- ing cessation and drug preven- tion and responsibilities. Cur- tion are being planned. Clothing rent enrollment figures project a distribution activities are sched- beginning year of nearly 60 stu- uled in an enclosed patio at the dents. The conference commit- rear of the building. tee has made a "one-time" All Spanish literature evange- appropriation to secure much- lism activities supplying books The new Philadelphia Hispanic literature "New Life" Book Depository needed school items, such as desks, chalk- York is the exception Kingston church for some time. boards, reference at this time." Bernyl Mohr is the district pas- books and other Hispanic believers tor. teaching aids. in the Kingston/ The Philadelphia Spanish V Books for their Wilkes-Barre area are church will be officially orga- library are also looking forward to nized on Sabbath, December 12. needed. Any dona- being organized into Nearly 50 persons come to wor- tions of suitable vol- a church company. ship in this up-scale northside umes should be sent More than 30 people area of the city each Sabbath. to: Pennsylvania have been worship- Conference Educa- ping as part of the Hispanic believers in the Kingston/Wilkes-Barre area Pennsylvanians tion Department, 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA and magazines for Pennsylvania are generous 19611. now come from this fine loca- YOU ARE INVITED! Members in the Pennsylvania Hispanic literature evangelism tion, according to Evelio Conference have shown they are activities now have an active head- Minanda, Pennsylvania Spanish Adventist committed to returning their quarters building in Philadelphia, district leader, who resides in Women's Retreat tithes and generously sharing according to Eliseo Lozano, the Reading. "Every city, e.g., Read- "Seeking His Presence" their time, talents and money here Columbia and Atlantic unions' ing, Allentown, Philadelphia and featuring at home and for the vast mission foreign language literature coor- Harrisburg, having a large His- Juanita Kretschmar field in Russia. The unprec- dinator. The three-story "New panic population," states edented financial support particu- Life" Book Depository at 2702 Minanda, "has a Hispanic L.E. September 25-27 lady opens up exciting Laurelville Mennonite opportunities for evangelism. church center Pennsylvania Soulsaving Ad- Pennsylvania Conference Laurel, Pennsylvania vance contributions are seven and Sponsored by the Pennsylva- one-half percent ahead of this nia Conference past year. These gifts provide Seventh-day Adventists Women's Ministries Depart- non-tithe funds for evangelism, 720 ment church and school building ac- For more information, call tivities, Blue Mountain Acad- Kathy at (215) 374-8331 or emy capital and Laurel Lake write to: Kathy Sutton, Penn- Camp operations. sylvania Conference, 720 Mu- Member giving to PSA has seum Road, Reading, risen even faster than our year- Pennsylvania 19611 to-date tithe increase of 4.6 per- cent. RUDOLPH "MO" PELLEY Pennsylvania Hispanic colporteurs and leadership. Conference Treasurer

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f , he said, $90,000 worth of Helping those care was provided for people whose alternative would have been no care at all. with special needs In Regina's case, she was clearly someone who did not have the means to pay for what Most people who come in contact with she desperately needed. "With- Adventist health-care institutions do so out this care, she would have because they have a need to be met. Some regressed to being totally of these patients have special needs that disabled, and she's only 33," provide unique opportunities for health- Kreitner said. "We've accom- care professionals to "go the extra mile" in modated her — she simply ministering to them. had no other means of care." Although Regina's Reading Rehabilitation Hospital English is broken, she said through an interpreter that the As part of its mission to provide care in kindness she has been shown the Christian spirit, Reading Rehabilitation is of "endless boundaries." Hospital in Pennsylvania has been the driving force behind a Lithuanian woman receiving surgery and therapy. Regina Latyshovich, a mother of two, was paralyzed after an operation in her native Lithuania. She slowly returned to her feet and received therapy at a Moscow Regina Latyshovich, from Lithuania, clinic. It was there in 1990 she met "The received the therapy she needed. Rehab's" Dr. David Bowers, former medical director, and Clint Kreitner, For several months she has received president, who were in the midst of physical and occupational therapy and negotiating with the government to find a participated in the hospital's chronic pain place for Joint Venture, a church-spon- program. She received consultations from sored rehabilitation clinic. While in specialists at Hershey Medical Center in Moscow, they met with Victor Dikul, Pennsylvania and is awaiting an operation director of Regina's therapy clinic. at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. All care was Dikul's clinicians had determined that arranged without cost to Regina through nothing further could be done for Regina. "The Rehab", its physicians and friends. In desperation she sought help from the Hospital President Clint Kreitner said visiting Americans. After a year, arrange- Regina's care is an example of the charity ments were made to bring Regina to the care "The Rehab" has given in the Chris- U.S. for rehabilitative care. tian spirit. In the first quarter of this year, continued on page 15

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ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE Our Expanding Mission IN THE COLUMBIA UNION In just about any hospital you visit today, you can see signs of sweeping change. Adventist HealthCare, Inc. The technology alone is astounding. But even more than technology, the economics of (Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers) 9430 Key West Avenue health care have transformed today's hospital. Medical insurance that pays for anything Rockville, MD 20850 the doctor orders and long, leisurely hospital stays are luxuries (301) 309-0660 our society can no longer afford. Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. 10800 Lockwood Drive Hospitals have also expanded their role as community Silver Spring, MD 20901 resources. Even though people spend less time in hospital 9430 Key West Avenue #205 Gaithersburg, MD 20850 beds, they now use hospitals in more ways than ever before. (301) 681-9760 They join hospital-sponsored programs, such as fitness, Hackettstown Community Hospital nutrition and smoking cessation classes. They come for 651 Willow Grove Street specialized outpatient services, such as physical therapy and Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-5100 cardiac rehabilitation. And they turn to hospitals for help with Home Assistance, Inc. a wide range of social problems. 10800 Lockwood Drive The state of the economy, the elevated jobless rate and Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 681-9602 Ronald D. Marx the high price of health insurance mean that more and more Leland Memorial Hospital people are now unable to pay for health care, however. For Kettering Medical Center President 3535 Southern Boulevard hospitals, this means taking on an extra burden of charity care Kettering, OH 45429 while still trying to make ends meet. For Leland Memorial (513) 298-4331 and Washington Adventist hospitals, that burden was more than $1.6 million in 1991. Leland Memorial Hospital 4409 East-West Highway But caring for the disadvantaged is more than providing charity care; it's looking for Riverdale, MD 20737 ways to meet the needs of our neighbors. All three Maryland Adventist hospitals — (301) 699-2000 Leland Memorial, Washington Adventist and Shady Grove Adventist — recently applied Reading Rehabilitation Hospital R.D. 1, Box 250 to the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission for participation in a low-cost Morgantown Road mammography program for economically disadvantaged women. We've worked with the Reading, PA 19607 county governments to provide flu shots at a subsidized rate, shared educational items (215) 777-7615 about good health with area schools and made donations of first aid and linens to local Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 9901 Medical Center Drive homeless programs. Employees show their individual concern with monetary gifts to the Rockville, MD 20850 United Way; with donations of clothes, food and toys to needy families during the (301) 279-6000 holidays; and by rolling up their sleeves for hospital-sponsored Red Cross bloodmobiles. Shady Grove Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Like all hospitals in this nation, Adventist hospitals are struggling to meet shifting 9701 Medical Center Drive needs with shrinking resources. We must constantly strike a balance between the pressure Rockville, MD 20850 to become ever more efficient and our overriding goal of remaining responsive to patient (301) 424-6400 needs. Springbrook Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Above all, we must seek to remember that our mission is to continue the healing 12325 New Hampshire Avenue ministry of Jesus Christ. And in the end, we hope to hear Him say: "Inasmuch as ye have Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 622-4600 done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 891-7600 Washington Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 7525 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 270-4200

14 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 continued from page 13 each patient, but many times the need is ■ Laboratory awarded accreditation immediate. by College of American Pathologists Adventist Home Health Services So far in 1992, AHHS has purchased Leland's laboratory has been awarded a medications for several patients. One two-year accreditation by the Commission There's no place like home. That's woman was to be evicted from her home at on Laboratory Accreditation of the what many people think when they are the end of the month if her rent wasn't College of American Pathologists (CAP), discharged from the hospital and need to recuperate further at home. Adventist paid. Another patient had no money to based on results of an on-site inspection. The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Home Health Services (AHHS) is buy groceries due to extra bills, and his available to assist those who need further monthly check wasn't due for another two Program is one of the few recognized by weeks. Using the "Neighbors Who Care" the federal government as requiring Fund, AHHS was able to help. adherence to standards equal to or more AHHS also understands the importance stringent than the government's own. of good spiritual health. This organization recently purchased large-print Bibles for HACKETTSTOWN COMMUNITY vision-impaired patients so that they can HOSPITAL enjoy the Scriptures. ■ Local church recognizes hospital "There are many needs in our commu- Members of the Trinity United Meth- nity," said George Child, AHHS executive odist Church of Hackettstown recently director. "With the help of those who honored Hackettstown Community contribute to our 'Neighbors Who Care' Hospital during a special Human Relations Fund, we can continue to make a differ- Day celebration at their church. ence for those less fortunate." President Gene C. Milton accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the hospital which read, "In recognition of News your faithful service to your community and your fellow man, and in appreciation ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE, INC. for your time, energy, determination, ■ Harcombe named admissions commitment, loyalty, dedication, sacrifice director and caring, we of the Trinity United Adventist Home Health Services Cindy Harcombe has been named Methodist Church, who join with you in helps those who need care at home. admissions director of Washington service to God and His people, do present Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation this certificate and through it convey our Center. Harcombe comes to the nursing continued support, encouragement and medical care once they return from the center from Adventist Home Health thanks." hospital. While most insurance companies Services, where she worked in marketing cover home health services, some patients and fund development. Previously she was are in need of further medical care but do the patient care coordinator for Home KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER not have the financial resources to cover Assistance, Inc. ■ KMC to be site for new cancer those costs. Adventist Home Health Ser- treatment vices recognized this need and established Kettering Medical Center (KMC) will a "Neighbors Who Care" fund, which is LELAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL serve as the host facility when a new designed to raise monies to help meet the ■ Leland Memorial Hospital cele- cancer treatment becomes available in the urgent needs of patients who require a brates 50 years of service Dayton area. Called "stem cell rescue," nurse or therapist to work with them as Leland Memorial Hospital marks 50 the technique offers an alternative to the they rehabilitate at home. years of service to the community on costlier and more painful process of Since its inception, this program has September 7, 1992. Leland, founded by harvesting and then reinjecting a patient's met other needs as well. For example, Drs. Lawrence and Wendell Malin, was the own bone marrow. The treatment be- some patients covered by Medicare or first hospital built in Prince George's comes available through the IMPACT Medicaid do not have enough money to County, Maryland. The hospital provides buy medications, pay for a cab to get to the a full range of health-care services and has doctor or pay their rent. AHHS social grown from its original 58 beds to its workers help find long-term solutions for current 120 beds.

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(Implementing Advanced Cancer patients are expected sometime in WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL Technologies) Center of Dayton outpatient September. ■ facility. The program is currently Candy Striper program imple- mented operational in only 15 U.S. cities. The ■ New lab enhances cardiac imaging oncology unit at Kettering Memorial The Washington Adventist Volunteer A new, state-of-the-art cardiac catheter- Services Department has implemented a Hospital, a division of KMC, has been ization laboratory recently opened at selected as the treatment site for IMPACT new Candy Stripers volunteer program for Kettering Medical Center, strengthening young people ages 14 - 17. The program Center patients. Hailed as cutting edge KMC's reputation as a leader in heart care medicine, the procedure offers a promising expands the hospital's volunteer resources and technology in southwest Ohio. and helps the community's youth get option for patients with advanced disease This new lab will greatly enhance the or high risk of reoccurrence. The first involved in valuable service. Persons cardiac imaging capabilities at KMC that interested in the program may contact allow cardiologists (heart specialists) to Consuelo Chapman at (301) 891-5444. diagnose and then treat various forms of heart disease. Digital technology gives ■ physicians immediate access to diagnostic Hospital shares health information Ways to Wellness images and will eliminate the need for film with community groups processing, saving the hospital thousands Perhaps more than ever before, people of dollars per year. have questions about health and wellness. Psychological homework for Washington Adventist Hospital is helping provide answers through the hospital's parents of middle-year children SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST newly updated speakers bureau, which HOSPITAL arranges for physicians and health-care ■ Hospital receives appreciation professionals to lecture on various topics. 1. Encourage your children to join award During the past few months, the hospital Shady Grove Adventist Hospital has provided presentations on first aid, the constructive groups of their own age. recently was given an appreciation award role of the hospital chaplain, advance by the city council of Rockville, Maryland, directives, back care and heart attack for serving as one of the sponsors of the prevention. Audiences have included 2. Actively support groups they enjoy. city's Hometown Holidays. "I would like rotary clubs, retirement communities and to extend my sincere appreciation for your businesses. Speakers bureau services are generous support," said Rockville Mayor free to organizations in the hospital's 3. Offer opportunities for developing Douglas Duncan. Approximately 45,000 service area. people attended the festivities. "This skills with no strings attached. award shows the close relationship that Shady Grove and our community enjoy," said Ed Peters, senior vice president for 4. Make your home available to their fmance. friends. ■ Laboratory receives accreditation Shady Grove's laboratory has been 5. Avoid giving so many home awarded a two-year accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, based responsibilities that there's little time for on results of a recent on-site inspection. activities with friends. "We're pleased to receive this national recognition, which included congratula- tions for the excellent services we pro- 6. Avoid making them feel guilty for vide," said Kathy Senger, director. cutting the apron strings.

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The Family Column Dr. Kay's Q&A Kicking Hubby out won't solve conflicts with children Question: My husband and I got along great before the kids were born, but now we fight all the time. The kids get on his AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE." John14 6 nerves. He yells at them a lot and SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH gives harsh spankings. I try to stop him, butthen he just yells at — Kay Kuzma me for not being hard enough on them. I don't believe whipping them into shape is the way to go. As much as I love my husband, at times I feel that the children would be better off if I'd leave him. MOUNTAIN VIEW Answer: Leaving your husband would mean This billboard in Clarksburg, West Virginia, was sponsored by the young adults' exchanging one set of problems for another. Sabbath School class of the Central Hills church. Class member Lili Hanner says There is a better way. the billboard company gave them a 20 percent discount. Located near the hospital, First, what did you have going for you two B.C. the billboard went up June 15 for a month, "longer if we can raise the money." (Before Children)? You must discover that again. Strong marriages make strong families. He will never change if you attack him from the adversarial COLUMBIA UNION CHURCH MINISTRIES position. You've got to establish the fact that you are on the same team and you both want what is Adventists meet to organize best for your family. and plan disaster relief tactics Second, meet his needs. Could it be that he's A taskforce on The Future of Adventist Disaster Services was established on jealous of the attention you are giving the children? April 13, 1988. Its purpose was to evaluate the Adventist disaster response Third, talk together about the teeter-totter system in the North American Division and make a recommendation for future principle of balanced parenting. Remember your plans and policies to be reviewed by the church ministries council and NAD- childhood? When one teeter-totter partnertouched ADRA committee and eventually be submitted to the NAD officers and union the ground and held the other in the air, what did presidents. you have to do to get down? Move further back on Preparatory to the work of the task force, conferences were asked the the teeter-totter, away from that person. That's following question: "Are you prepared to respond to a disaster?" Fifty percent the same way with parenting. You will force the said yes, 20 percent said maybe and 30 percent said probably not. other to be more demanding, if in your attempt to One conference said they had a tractor-trailer unit for disaster services. balance the demanding parent, you become more Two-thirds said they had a van that could be used. Fifteen percent said they lenient. Both of you will end up moving away from could use the conference's moving van. Eighty percent kept clothing and each other in your parenting styles. Back to the blankets stock-piled. Twenty percent kept food stock-piled. Very few had a teeter-totter. The closer you both get toward God, disaster contact or back-up person. Fifty percent had a Seventh-day Adventist the fulcrum of the teeter-totter, the easier it is to representative who meets with VOAD. balance. You've got to move closer together. There were nine major items that were dealt with disaster preparedness. Here's what I suggest: The first funding, the second was training. 1.Promise to warn each other when you sense Funding: Each conference is to have a disaster reserve fund. Money for this yourself being forced to move in the opposite fund comes from the Ingathering reversion fund. direction in order to balance the other. Training: A Step 5 Disaster Leadership Training was held on July 28 at the 2. When you don't agree, call "time-out," and Columbia Union Conference headquarters. In addition to people in Columbia the two of you go to another room, pray and Union, volunteers came from the Kentucky-Tennessee, Minnesota and Ber- decide what should happen. muda conferences. Step 5 training qualifies a person to serve as a state or 3. If you still find you're at odds, take a good conference disaster coordinator. parenting class together, learn what works, and Monte Sahlin, adult ministries coordinator from NAD church ministries, when for your family's sake; commit to was the trainer. compromise with each other rather than combat. There are about 25 different disaster agencies and each has its own unique A good marriage will give foundational strength role to play. Adventist Disaster Volunteers offers five services: emergency upon which your children's characters can be distribution centers, visitation of victims, mass feeding, temporary child care built. Strengthen what you've got—don't destroy and Adventist personnel "loaned" to other agencies. it. Training and preparedness enable our Adventist volunteers to deliver these services with speed and quality. (Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the FAMILY JAMES CLEMENTS TIMES newspaper. For a FREE year's subscription Church Ministries Director contact, FAMILY MATTERS, P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320 or call 615-339-1144.)

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PENNSYLVANIA Weekend seminar strengthens marriages HERITAGE SINGERS of York members Twenty-five couples and singles at- tended a weekend seminar at the York, Pennsylvania, church on building a healthy marriage. Identifying deteriorating marriage re- lationships and working to take quick- action to repair them was the predomi- nant theme. Walter Wright, Allegheny West Conference family life director, came to York from Columbus, Ohio, to Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:00 PM Akron, OH—Arlington Memorial Baptist conduct the seminar. ..• ,rket SI. York members Mike and Karen Link, Sunday, Sept. 20, 4:00 PM New Jersey recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Karen's secret for a last- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 PM Yardville, NJ—Meadow View Adventist School ing marriage is "blinders," the kind that 241 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd. Thursday, Sept. 2z,. 7:00 PM Harrisonburg, VA—Eastern Mennonite College forget to notice little annoying things ,ehman Auditorium your spouse may do. Mike's secret is Sabbath, Sept. 26. 5:30 PM Takoma Park, MD—Takoma Academy "fertilizer." He said it takes fertilizer to 8120 Carroll Ave. make things grow, and marriages need Sept. 27 To Be Announced "fertilizer" too—compliments, help and Tuesday, Sept 29, 7:00 PM Hagarstown, MD—Review & Herald Chapel caring and sharing time. 55 W. Oak Ridge 6, "The only way to develop the love of Wednesday, Sept. 30. 7:00 PM Mount Vernon, OH—First Church of Nazarene Christ to the world is to develop love 807 Cc Thursday, Oct ' 7:00 PM Worthington, OH—Adventist Activity Center first in the heart and home," said Link. 729 P ANNA KRISHINGNER Sabbath, Oct. 3. 7:00 PM Dayton, OH—Far Hills Baptist Church Church Clerk IV11011/111111107 plaCIOEVVe Move

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ADVERTISEMENTS RETIRE FOR LESS in a beautiful setting. FLORIDA RETIREMENT NOW AT (CECO) PRE-ENGINEERED METAL Free brochure. Write to: Groveland Retire- ORANGEWOOD ACRES in Avon Park. BUILDINGS for churches, gymnasiums, ment Center, 21725 CR33, Groveland, FL Two bedrooms, two baths and a two-car warehousing and schools: Will sell direct ADVERTISING RATES 34736; or call (904) 429-2718. (91) garage; 1,800 sq. ft. total area. Five-minute or build to suit. Economical and mainte- Minimum charge, $15 for 50 words or walk to 900-member Adventist church and nance free. Cost-effective for heating and less for ads originating within the Colum- FOR SALE: I.8-acre building site. Lo- 100-bed Adventist hospital. Choose from cooling. For construction, use your labor bia Union and $20 for all others. Addi- cated in the mountains of North Carolina 20 floor plans or design your own. $59,500 or ours with supervision. Shop drawings tional words, 25 cents each in the union, 40 just 15 minutes from the Appalachian Trail including lot until January I. Phone (800) provided with an engineer's seal. For fur- cents each outside of the union. Ads may and 45 minutes from Great Smoky Moun- 338-0070 anytime toll-free for a complete ther information, call BIL-MARK CON- be placed up to four weeks before the issue tain National Park. Enjoy a beautiful view information kit. (1215) STRUCTION, metal building specialists, date by mail or calling (301) 596-0800 or with good access. $6,300. Call Steve Du- at (609) 589-1444. (915) (800) 438-9600 toll-free. The Visitor does Bose, developer, at (704) 622-3518. (915) A BEAUTIFUL HAND-HEWN LOG not guarantee the integrity of any advertis- HOME in a quiet country setting; 2,819 FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN IS ing or the product or service advertised. PIANO TUNING, REPAIR, REBUILD- square feet of living space, including walk- NEEDED to take over a successful private ING AND REFINISHING: In Washing- in basement, porch on three sides, kitchen, practice. Rural Ozarks setting with church HAS CHRIST TOUCHED YOUR ton, DC, Baltimore and Frederick, MD, two baths, dining room, living room, laun- and elementary church school. Prefer some- LIFE? Share your personal experience of and northern Virginia. Phone (301) 854- dry, breakfast room, three bedrooms, fruit one who is missionary-minded and dedi- answered prayer, spiritual or physical heal- 6910. (1015) trees, streams and 12 acres. Four minutes cated. This office is large enough for two ing or a miracle—a special time when you from 1-70, 30 minutes from the Review and physicians. Send inquiries to: Amos Coffee, felt Jesus touch your life. Your exciting, HOUSE FOR SALE in Mount Aetna, Herald. Call (717) 294-3035 for more in- M.D., P.O. Box 160, Willow Springs, MO inspirational story may be included in a MD: Walking distance to the Mount Aetna formation. (91) 65793; or call (417) 479-3175. (915) new book from the Review and Herald. If Elementary School and Highland View you have a story or know of someone who Academy. Three bedrooms, two baths, a C.F. RICHARDS JR. ACADEMY, lo- MOVING TO BERRIEN SPRINGS, does, contact author Charles Mills at (301) new kitchen and a utility and laundry room. cated in Staunton, VA, is seeking a physical MI? Call Dixie, an associate broker and 824-3388 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. EST Sewing and library room could be used as education taskforce worker to join our staff graduate of Andrews University with 15 Monday through Thursday. (915) a bedroom. Living room with fireplace has for the 1992-93 school year. If you are in- years of experience selling real estate in wood stove insert. $98,900. Phone (301) terested, please phone (703) 886-4984 or Berrien Springs. I have many local refer Planning A New 797-7452 evenings. (915) (703) 885-3936 for more information. (91) ences. Call Dixie at (616) 473-2326. (915) Church Facility? We specialize in the design and 43- Successful computer construction of church ARE YOU MOVING? dating exclusively and medical facilities. Help us keep our records straight so you can continue to receive for SDAs since 1974 For FREE information Call Toll Free. the Visitor. Send in your new address, along with the mailing ADVENTIST CONTACT 1-800-446-5594 label attached to the back page of this issue, to: Columbia Union P.O. Box 5419 THE Visitor, 5427 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045-3200. Takoma Park, MD 20912 DESIGN BUILD GROUP, Inc. (301) 589-4440

You'll discover newly well as new Discover released books and big installments in the savings if you drop by Bucky Stone and your Adventist Book Shadow Creek Ranch Center on Sunday, series. Pacific Press will September 13. introduce a new series See the new Sharing of junior books with What Book of the Year by Detective Zack and the Clifford Goldstein that Secret of Noah's Flood. focuses on the Sabbath. You'll also find stories Look over the new for grown-ups such as devotional books for Making the Team, the New 1993, including a special story of baseball player at the Adventist devotional just for Eddie Folger. Adventist women, So make plans to Book Center written by Adventist enjoy new books, women. discounted books, and Open House Keep your eyes open much more at your for the new Sabbath Adventist Book Center Sunday school helps books, as v. on the thirteenth.

September To find the Adventist Book Center 13 that serves you, call toll-free 1-800-765-6955.

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THE BALTIMORE JUNIOR ACAD- ATTENTION, PHOTOGRAPHERS- SHENANDOAH VALLEY BEAUTY EMY National Alumni Association will THE VISITOR NEEDS COVER SLIDES! SPOT, double lot on hilltop, magnificent sponsor its 76th anniversary homecoming view. Has small cabin, trailer, electricity, the weekend of October 9-11 at the Berea Visitor covers in 1992 will con- ily activities, or be artistic, close- drain field and deep well with good water. Temple church, 1901 Madison Ave., Balti- tinue to feature the people of the Great for vacations or permanent living. up character studies. more, MD. Alumnus Dr. Sherman H. Cox, Columbia Union. Share with us Please send your slides, a re- Looking for the best offer. Call (301) 890- Class of '50 and chaplain at Oakwood Col- 3994. (91) your good-quality, vertical 35 mm lease or statement signed by the lege, will be the speaker for divine worship. All alumni and friends are invited to attend. or larger slide transparency of a subject(s) giving permission for EXECUTIVE SECRETARY for a grow- ing Adventist company in the Rockville/ For additional information, call (410) 435- Columbia Union member(s) and the slide to be used and brief 9260 after 6 p.m. (101) you could earn $50! biographical information on both Columbia, MD, region. Computer literate, project oriented, pleasant phone manner, Photos should be of one per- the subject(s) and photographer MOVE TO THE "SPRINGS:" Success- self-directed, self-motivated and efficient. son or a very small group and ful small restaurant; seats 23, husband- to: Columbia Union Visitor Cover Company benefits. Call Priscilla or Ann at could include these individuals Photos, 5427 Twin Knolls Rd., (301) 424-0900. (91) and-wife operation. Tumkey,walk in. Low overhead, immaculately clean, charming engaged in seasonal outdoor ac- Columbia, MD 21045. Payment decor; 100 miles west of Washington DC/ tivities, everyday home activities, will be made upon publication. REGISTERED NURSES: It's summer Baltimore in a small town/country setting. church-related functions or fam- All photos will be returned. all year long at this coastal southwest Flor- Very reasonably priced; will help find hous- ida 200-bed acute-care hospital. A progres- ing and stay for a one-month transitional sive patient-centered environment with period. Berkeley Springs, WV. (304) 258- varied opportunities, including open heart, 1357.(91) CHRISTIAN CERTIFIED NURSE CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE seeks substance abuse, ICU and med/surg. Take MIDWIFE: Join a progressive, two-OB/ applications for a faculty position in psy- advantage of excellent salaries and benefits FREE!!! Income tax and financial planning Gyn practice near Andrews University and chology to begin on September 1, 1993. in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties. analysis in the greater Washington metro- Lake Michigan. Deliver six to 10 babies Applicants should have a doctorate in psy- Contact: Human Resources Department, politan area. Guaranteed to improve your per month; develop a holistic health educa- chology, be committed to conduct research Medical Center Hospital, 809 E. Marion present financial situation through tax de- tion program. B.S.N./M.S.N., five years' in the field, have a strong background in Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33951. (101) ferred and tax shelter mutual fund invest- OB experience preferred. Call (800) 882- general psychology (with lab and applied ments offering higher rates of return on 7327. (101) experiences) and be willing to teach within OAHU: One-bedroom condo on beach; your savings through IRAs, annuities, var- the context of Seventh-day Adventist higher sleeps four; furnished, including linens, iable life insurance, life/health insurance, BEDWETTING? No more tears. Profes- education. Please send your curriculum dishes, color TV, VCR, air conditioning, pensions and college funds. Don't hesi- sional R.N. is available to help. For informa- vitae to: Vice President for Academic dishwasher, microwave, stove and refriger- tate—time is money. Call Walter Rhodius tion on a tested, drug-free, low-cost program Administration, Canadian Union College, ator. Golf and tennis nearby. Four nights now for an appointment. Wise Associates; from Europe, phone the Dri-nite Clinic at Box 430, College Heights, Alberta, TOC or more, $45/night, two; $55/night, four. 1202 966-8951 (91s) (301) 681-4061. (91) OZO. (915) (301) 937-5258. (715)

Sabbath School 101 BACK TO THE LIVELY Pre-Registration Form 1 (800) 938-9600 Cradle Roll 101 SWATH SCHOOL Washington, D . C . , Sept. 19 Teaching Babies and Toddlers New Jersey, Sept. 26 AsNTH SC The Adult in Cradle Roll

101 The Developing Kindergartner co Kindergarten 101 Z They Come Bearing Gifts Primary 101 The Primary Challenge More Help Wanted Explaining Juniors and Teens ()11.I \IBIS I N10), (1)\1,11tEN(1 Junior/Teen 101 Olt WI ‘11N1q1111.:M Stand Up for Jesus The Ever-Challenging Youth The Elusive Young Adult Sabbath School Housekeeping Small Group Ministry—How It Works* Alternative Programmingt Who Said You Can Teach? or Adult Teachers 101 What You See Is... They (Adults) Also Come Bearing Gifts ):\ l CI' YOUR SABBATI I SCII001, liADER Cradle/Kindergarten 101 (Spanish)* mow qmos 014 FOB BlIiISTRATION INFORMATION c.- I. Primary 101 (Spanish)' I (8(10)438-9600 Junior 101 (Spanish)'

*only presented in New Jersey only presented in Takoma Park

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noses Parade FACULTY POSITION IN SOCIAL CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE seeks NURSE MANAGER is needed for our WORK (B.S.WJM.S.W.) for 1992-93. applications for a faculty position in soci- cardiothoracic intensive care unit. B.S.N. Doctorate preferred. Required: M.S.W. de- ology to begin September 1, 1993. Appli- required; M.S.N. preferred. Clinical expe- gree and two years' post-master's practice cants should have a doctorate in sociology, rience must include: three years of recent experience. Interested Adventists, fax your be committed to conducting research in the cardiothoracic experience; two years of resume to: John Brunt, VP for Academic field and be willing to teach within the con- leadership or management responsibilities; Administration, Walla Walla College, fax text of Seventh-day Adventist higher ed- and strong interpersonal skills. Send all re- number (509) 527-2253. (91) ucation. Send all curriculum vitae to: Vice sumes to Anita Still, Personnel, Kettering President for Academic Administration, Medical Center, 3535 Southern Blvd., Ket- HEALTH, LIFE AND BUSINESS: Pre- Canadian Union College, Box 430, College tering, OH 45429. (91) ferred insurance rates for most Seventh- Heights, Alberta, TOC OZO. (915) day Adventists. We specialize in assisting NOW YOU CAN OWN A LARGE families with all of their insurance needs, THINKING OF RETIRING? Make your WOODED LOT in a secluded setting but including life, health and mortgage insur- plans now to come to the Adventist Home. close to church, school and recreational ance, employee benefit packages, business Located within the beautiful Hudson River opportunities. Lakefront lots now available. insurance, IRAs and retirement and col- Valley between the Catskill and Berkshire With as little as 10 percent down, flexible lege fund planning. GET MET. IT PAYS! mountains. We offer two programs to se- terms allow payments to fit your budget. Call Tom Hughes, Metropolitan Life ac- lect from. Independent living for the more Heritage Country Estates, Meister Hills, count executive, at (301) 879-2724. (91) active retirees; there are 33 units around TN. Free brochure. (800) 453-1879, Ext. our grounds. Assisted living in the Home; A367B. (50) (101) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY for a grow- reserve one of our 49 private rooms with ing Adventist company in the Rockville/ housekeeping, laundry, dietary and 24- MARYLAND SDA PODIATRIST: Dr. Columbia, MD, region. Computer literate hour personal care services. Phone (518) Scott Nutter—highly trained, experienced and project oriented with a pleasant phone 851-9182 now for more information or and board-certified—is available in sev- manner; self-directed, self-motivated and write to Bill McGregor, Administrator, Ad- eral locations to help any foot/ankle prob- efficient. Company benefits. Call Priscilla ventist Home, P.O. Box 95, Livingston, lem you may have, including arthritis, heel or Ann at (301( 424-0900. (91) NY 12541. (101) pain, spurs, diabetes, ingrown nails, cal- louses, sprains, fractures, warts, bunions, etc. Surgery, if it's needed, at Adventist hospitals. Columbia, MD: (410) 531-6350; Laurel: (301)725-5652; or Greenbelt: (301) 345-4111. (21) Spirit ...that comes from a dedicated team providing the very best health care possible... • Satisfaction..q playing a pivotal role In a Potomac Conference collaborative, forward thinking environment... 1992 Fall Women's Retreat • A Woman of Trust Support ...that's needed to achieve personal and ... the friendships let your life . professional goals... • You'll And It ALL At Hinsdale Hospital. October 2.4

*Physical Therapists Camp Blue Podgy uoroar., Virginia Occupational Therapists • Enjoy a beautiful, peak-of-the-autumn weekend retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take time for 'Respiratory Therapists teaming to enrich your relationships ... with Cad, with your friends, with your husband, with your • Registered Nurses children, with yourself ... while you relax in a Adventist float • Medical Technologists pampered, just-for-you environment! Guest Speaker - To contribute to this effective • Medical Records Analysts - Nancy Van Pelt ministry, send the coupon Enjoy the spirit. Qualified professionals Yes! I will be at the Potomac Women's below to: Roses; P.O. Box 10550; Retreat October 2-4. Enclosed is my call for more details. Silver Spring, MD 20914. check for $78.

""s Name 21.= 111=[ HINSDALE HOSPITAL Address 120 N. Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 Phone -I (708) 887-2475 • Fax (708) 887-4847 VYes! I want to If you have a patron. for .on males, pumas attaen vanes to 01,1 An Equal Opportunity Employer Mm. tup m ax mope se caw .00 Send loan Am crock is Joan. financially support our float Pobyroc Cortoronce d SDA P D. Box '208, Stun', VA 2440, in the 1993 Rose Parade. Enclosed is my donation.

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NURSE MANAGER: Medical Center IN 1994 PARADISE VALLEY HOSPI- ADVENTIST CONNECTION FOR COMING TO AMERIFLORA 92? Be Hospital is seeking a nurse manager for a TAL will celebrate 90 years of health-care SINGLES: Easy and fun voice mail service sure to stop at Sam's Snack Outlet. Exit 48-bed med/surg cardiac nursing unit. We history. To commemorate this special event helping Adventists meet Adventists. Dial 140 at the interchange of 1-71 and Rt. 61; seek a highly motivated, well-organized we are gathering documents, photographs (800) 944-7671 to record messages free or just 20 miles north of Columbus, OH. We knowledgeable health-care professional and memorabilia. If you have a story about (900) 446-3400 to hear messages at $2 per make kettle-cooked potato chips, wheat with a minimum of three years' progressive PVH or a picture or an item of interest from minute. Send a stamped envelope to Box chips, bean chips and rye chips. Save on management experience. Must possess a PVH, we want to hear from you. Any item 643, Gresham, OR 97030 for free informa- Little Debbie Snack Cakes, corn chips, ap- current Florida license. B.S.N. required; you wish to keep will be returned. All do- tion. (915) ple chips and much more. We serve veggie master's preferred. Excellent salary plus nations will be acknowledged. To share in sandwiches and have limited varieties of benefits. Send resume to: Human Resources this project, please write to: Fred Harder/ IF YOU ARE A BC/BE FAMILY PRAC- Worthington and LaLoma foods. Advent- Department, 809 E. Marion Ave., Punta Rhonda Darnell, Office of the President, TITIONER looking for the best in country ist-grown popcorn, homemade jams and Gorda, FL 33951. (101) Paradise Valley Hospital, 2400 E. Fourth living, summer and winter recreational op- jellies. We ship. Sam's Snacks, P.O. Box St., National City, CA 91950; or call (619) portunities and an active church and school, 26, Marengo, OH 43334; (419) 253-6833. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER in 470-4110. (915) we have an opening for you in our eight- (915) coastal southwest Florida: 200-bed acute- physician multispecialty practice in beau- care hospital with 500+ employees. Posi- LOOKING FOR A DENTIST? Family tiful northcentral Washington state. Please DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL REC- tion reports to the assistant vice president dentist located in Greenbelt. Loma Linda phone our administrator at (509) 689-2525. ORDS: Come serve in the beautiful Cum- of human resources and requires a bacca- University School of Dentistry alumnus, (101) berland Mountains! Jellico Community laureate degree in psychology, business or active member with the National Associa- Hospital, an Adventist Health System Sun- a related field and three to five years' expe- tion of Seventh-day Adventist Dentists and SINGLE? WIDOWED? DIVORCED? belt facility, seeks an R.R.A., with Physician rience in human resources. Duties include member of the American Dental Associ- New Adventist singles publication! Get Q.I. expertise preferred, to direct and advise all facets of recruiting, interviewing and ation. We are proud of our friendly atmo- listed free/confidentially/continually until the medical records/medical staff support placement of applicants. Knowledge of sphere, kindness, gentleness and personal you cancel! Plus additional benefits! Send services. If you would like to receive fur- health-care employment and licensing laws consideration, with 24-hour emergency ser- S.A.S.E. for application or $15 for catalog. ther information on this opening, call the and guidelines a must. Send resumes to: vice. Kirk A. Turner, D.D.S., 7525 Green- Friendship Finder, Box 465, Shannon, GA personnel director at (615) 784-7252, Ext. Vice President of Human Resources, Med- way Center Dr., Suite 201, Greenbelt, MD 30172. (1215) 305, in Jellico, TN. (91) ical Center Hospital, 809 E. Marion Ave., 20770; (301) 345-8600. (1215) Punta Gorda, FL 33951. (101) DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S SER- In 1978, the Bluefield/Princeton district in For more information, ENJOY SDA SINGLES' magazine with VICES: Now accepting applications for a z Mountain View Conference united to form the contact: pictures, descriptions, special features and registered nurse/manager to coordinate all O Valley View Seventh-day Adventist church in Homecoming educational tours at home and abroad. Peo- elements of women's health-care services. ri Green Valley, West Virginia. Committee ple ages 18 to 90 are eligible to join the Experience in OB/Gyn and management In 1992, Valley View invites you to reunite with Valley View SDA Church are required. Send resume to: Nursing Ad- largest Adventist singles correspondence us, October 2 and 3, for the first annual P.O. Box 6220 club. Send a self-addressed, stamped en- ministration, Walla Walla General Hospital, Bluefield, WV 24701 velope to: Box 5612, Takoma Park, MD P.O. Box 1398, Walla Walla, WA 99362; or Lu homecoming celebration. Join us for an 20912; or call (301) 891-3753. (1215) call (509) 525-0480, Ext. 504. EOE. (91) exciting time of fellowship, food and fun. (304) 325-8700

Potomac Adventist Book Center • • kitillinr Sunday, Sept. 20, noon` 3 p.m. Bill Irwin Dr. Ben Carson Sunday, Sept. 13, noon - 3 p.m. Blind Courage 1.11 reg. 19.95 special 17.95 From "F' student to The remarkable story of world renowned commitment, perserverance, and the will to survive. physician It's the story of Bill Irwin, the first blind person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Through Gifted Hands 14 states, along 2,168 miles, special 8.95 Bill walked with his dog, Orient, sending a message to remind everyone to Think Big pursue their own impossible reg. 14.95 special 12.95 dreams.

also available in audio cassette 11.65 8400 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 III and Gifted Hands video 14.95 (301) 439-0700

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SINGLES: Now you can meet and date with access to the Shenandoah River. Five AWARD-WINNING RECORD PRO- other Adventists throughout the U.S. Dis- minutes from Shenandoah Valley Academy DUCER seeks recording artists: Jim Mc- creet, confidential, exclusively for Advent- and elementary school. Call W.P. Thomp- Donald, winner of 41 Gospel Albums of ists. A magazine format with enlightening son at (703) 896-2380 or write to: Rt. 1, the Year, is taking auditions for individuals, and profitable articles. If you are 18 to 85 Box 415, Timberville, VA 22853. (121) groups and children. Custom recordings and want friendship and fellowship, mail a with all-inclusive budgets. Send your cas- stamped, self-addressed large envelope to COLORADO VACATION? Yes, for settes to: Jim McDonald Productions, 3808 Discover, 1248 S. Floral Way, Apopka, FL you and the family. Come to Filoha Mead- Rosecrans St., Suite 458, San Diego, CA AB 32703. (31) ows near historic Redstone. Enjoy moun- 92110; or call (619) 692-2411. (121) tain splendor high in the Rockies. Fabulous SPECIAL WILL CUSTOM BUILD YOUR HOME snow skiing, abundant wildlife, blue ribbon MEMORIZING BIBLE CHAPTERS on a large three-acre site in an established trout fishing, private natural hot mineral can be fun and effortless for your preschool FOR SEPTEMBER neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah springs and jeeping, hiking and biking child. SEE IT, SAY IT, SING IT, PLAY Valley close to the New Market Battlefield trails. Kitchenette apartments. Very afford- IT. Available: Psalm 23, Psalm 91, Psalm able. Call (800) 227-8906. (91) 139, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Command- ments and I Corinthians 13. Contact: Thy SHEET MUSIC AND ACCOMPANI- Word Creations, Rt. 76, Box 28CU4, Glen- MENT TAPES AT YOUR ABC: More ville, WV 26351; (304) 462-5589. (91) than 50,000 sheet music selections availa- ble. Select the song you want in the range IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A BC/ you want, and our super laser will print the BE GENERAL SURGEON in our rural 14 4V•• music you select. We also have more than northcentral Washington eight-physician 1,000 accompaniment tapes, some for as multispecialty practice. Excellent church tnii:•10;_ little as $3.98. Come in and browse or or- school, active church and many recreational Family derby telephone. Potomac Adventist Book opportunities in both summer and winter. Fun Center, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, Hospital has laparoscopic equipment, CT MD 20912; (800) 325-8492 or (301) 439- scanner and capable staff. Please call our This delightful book is full of hundreds 0700. (Ill) administrator at (509) 689-2525. (101) of ideas for creating happy memories with young children. It includes simple wor- ship activities, easy-to-do craft projects, holiday celebrations especially designed LOMA LOMA for Christians and all kinds of fun-filled na- ture adventures. You '11 find activities for UNIVERSITY David G. Fleagle School Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sabbath, rainy days, traveling in the car and much more! HOMECOMING WEEKEND Most of the projects have a devotional les- son that will help children develop spiritu- School of Public Health September 26 & 27, 1992 ally. Paper, 80 pages. US$6.95. The following three faculty po- Seaford. Delaware sitions are currently available: Chesapeake Mountain View (301) 596-5273 (304) 422-4581 • Chair, Department of Environ- New Jersey Pennsylvania mental and Occupational SABBATH PROGRAM (609) 392-8010 1800) 832-2665 Health • Assistant or associate professor Worship Ohio Potomac of Environmental Health (614) 397-4675 (301) 439-0700 • Assistant or associate professor (800) 643-5714 (800) 325-8492 of Health Administration 10:30-12 noon Toll-free mail order number for Ches- Qualifications for each position Featured guest speaker: GARY RUST apeake, Mountain View and Potomac include: (800) 325-8492

✓ doctoral degree Picnic lunch on the school grounds ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER r demonstrated evidence of ability to teach and conduct The something for everyone research store—any need, any age! ✓ record of publications SUNDAY PROGRAM consistent with academic appointment Open House ✓ aptitude for student advisement SUNSET CALENDAR ✓ work experience in the field followed by Daylight Saving Time Sep. 4 Sep. 11 Sep. 18 APPLICA77ONS: Minorities and Homecoming Program Baltimore 7:33 7:22 7:11 women are encouraged to apply. Cincinnati 8:04 7:53 7:42 Qualified applicants should send 2:00-5:00 p.m. Cleveland 7:55 7:43 7:31 statement of interest along with Columbus 7:59 7:47 7:36 a CV and names of at least three Jersey City 7:24 7:12 7:00 Norfolk 7:29 7:19 7:08 referees to: Parkersburg 7:53 7:42 7:30 Philadelphia 7:28 7:17 7:05 Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH Pittsburgh 7:48 7:36 7:24 Dean, School of Public Health Reading 7:31 7:20 7:08 Loma Linda University Richmond 7:34 7:24 7:13 Loma Linda, California 92350 Roanoke 7:45 7:34 7:23 For further information Toledo 8:04 7:52 7:40 Trenton 7:26 7:15 7:03 call the Fleagle School, (302) 629-7438 Washington, DC 7:34 7:23 7:12

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September 4-6 Trailer Owners' Retreat

September 17-20 Academy Leadership Conference Mount Aetna Youth Camp

September 26-28 We have the light; 1992 Workers' Meeting we have the assurance October 8-11 W.J. Lewis The unprecedented conditions which are now gripping Columbia Union Pathfinder Camporee our world indicate that we have come to a supreme hour of Laurel Lake Camp, PA need. Our distraught, disillusioned, distressed, war-torn world staggers under the burden of unbelief and doubt, crying out for light and guidance. October 27-November 1 We Christians have the light for this dark world. As children of God, standing Adventist Youth 2 Youth Camp Blue Ridge, VA at this point in time, we can look into the future with complete confidence. We are not ignorant of what the future has in store. We know that the future is in the November 15 keeping of One who will give us all that is necessary for whatever comes. The Church Officers' Training Session promise in Scripture assures us, "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath Virginia and West Virginia Roanoke, Virginia are the everlasting arms,"—Deuteronomy 33:27. God graciously supports each of His children under all circumstances, what- December 6 ever they may be. He provides the strength needed for any work. He appoints. Church Officers' Training Session He gives grace for any suffering His children undergo and for any trial He permits. Northern Ohio and Pennsylvania Cleveland, Ohio My prayer is that each member of the church will "Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might,"—Ephesians 6:10. December 13 WILLIE LEWIS Church Officers' Training Session President Southern Ohio Columbus, Ohio

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"Our Finest Hour" secretary of the General Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Brooks also spoke during the afternoon ordination service for Wayne McKnight and Leonard Hawley. McKnight serves the Dayton Hillcrest and Hamilton, Ohio, churches. Hawley, who has been endorsed by the General Conference for chaplaincy, has been invited by the state of Ohio to serve the Mansfield Correc- tional Institution and Correc- tional Camp in Mansfield, Ohio. Pastor McKnight also provided the early morning devotional for the weekend and Pastor Sandy Robinson, marketing representa- tive for the Review and Herald Publishing Association, spoke

The Pathfinder Drum Corps performs.

Allegheny West members tradition- tithe from the church was ally turn out in great numbers for camp $502,423. At the end of meeting. But this year was special for December 31, 1991, tithe we are celebrating the 25th anniversary monies had increased to of the Allegheny West Conference. The $3,714,644. We praise God committed as well as the inquisitive for His blessings. As we were in attendance. Much preparation look to the future, we must took place in anticipation of the gather- not forget how God has led ing. Roads and parking improvements us in the past. were evident; restroom and other plumb- The theme "Our Finest ing facilities were ready. Hour," aptly described the The Allegheny West Conference was spiritual and inspirational organized on January 1, 1967, with 4,624 experience for Allegheny Charter members. Walter M. Starks was elected West Adventists who at- members of the Allegh- eny West Conference stand with as president and Aaron Brogden was tended the weekend convo- the first conference president, elected to serve as treasurer. From this cation. Donald Simons (inset), now re- small but humble beginning, God blessed One highlight of the en- tired from the Christian Braille the Allegheny West Conference to grow campment was the sermon Foundation. to more than 10,116 members. on Sabbath morning by When Allegheny West was born, the Charles D. Brooks, field

early Sabbath morning. ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE 25th ANNIVERSARY Friday speakers included W.C. Jones, 111 1 AtY 'OUR 1-7416Sr g007?- vice president of the Southwestern ttiV1.111111 Union Conference, in the morning and "rm. Alvin Kibble, president of the Allegheny East Conference, that evening. 41Ort The youth theme was "Thus Far By Faith and Still Going Strong." Pastor Don McPhaull of Englewood, New Jer- sey, and Ron Vanderhorst, director of Prepare Our Youth in Washington, D.C., were the featured speakers. The 1992 Allegheny West camp meet- ing: it was more than just a happy memory—it was "Our Finest Hour." The Pine Forge Academy choir sings during the Sabbath morning worship service, ROBERT LEWIS under the direction of Lloyd Mallory. Communication Director

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The crowd at the Sabbath morning worship service listens to Pastor Charles D. Brooks (in- set), director/speaker of the Breath of Life Telecast and field secretary of the General Con- ference. Center: Two ministers were ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE 25th ANN a R5AI- • ordained during camp meeting: 1/011P - Pastor and Mrs. Wayne 'OUR NEST McKnight (left), and Pastor and Mrs. Leonard Hawley. Right: Mamie Clemons re- ceived a special award from President Lewis citing her con- tributions to the camp grounds in memory of her late husband. Bottom: New pastors and their families are introduced to the conference members (hir- ing Sabbath morning.

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"Behold, A New Thing"—Women's Ministries begin in Allegheny West spiring vespers message, "Not Just a Part." Dr. Harris continued this spiritual encouragement with the Sabbath morn- ing message entitled, "Behold, a New Thing." In her sermon, she symbolically extended the representation of women's ministries as the "rivers in the desert" highlighted in Isaiah 43:18-20. An afternoon training session with group interaction marked the beginning of the workshop's instructional element. Dr. Harris opened the session with the history of women's ministries, a status report for coordinators. This was fol- lowed by an interactive group discus- sion entitled, "What We Need Most." Incorporating instruction with group feedback, this session provided partici- pants and coordinators with introduc- Brenda Russell, Friday evening speaker tory insights on establishing and maintaining effective women's minis- Among the inspiring elements of the tries programs. weekend was a spirit-lifting concert by the Ethan Temple Youth Choir featur- Dr. Deborah Harris, guest speaker ing Chris Gable, a dynamic baritone from Knoxville, Tennessee. The Allegheny West Conference ini- The inspiration continued when a tiated its Women's Ministries program motivational "charge to keep" was deliv- with a weekend workshop and training ered Sunday morning by Dr. Harris. session June 5-7. Hosted by the Ethan This spiritually-charged motivational Temple church in Dayton, Ohio, the message was followed by an uplifting workshop was entitled "Rivers in the period of group sharing led by Donnis Desert." Johnson. Filled with spiritual dedica- Conducted by Donnis Johnson, di- tion, instruction, inspiration and moti- rector of Allegheny West Women's Min- vation, this workshop was a blessing to istries, the workshop featured guest all who attended. contributor Dr. Deborah M. Harris, former director of the South Atlantic Conference Women's Ministries. De- Do you know the fastest way to the Adventist Book Center from your house? signed for women's ministries coordina- tors and all who were interested in women's ministries, the workshop high- lighted three elements key to the devel- opment of strong women's ministries programs: spiritual preparation, instruc- tion and motivation to action. It's the toll-free Spiritual preparation ABC order line! was the focus of the candlelight vespers pro- gram held Fri- day evening. Using Romans 1 (800) 765-6955 12:1 as her text, Brenda Russell encour- Allegheny West members outside Ohio can call toll-free for great books, sale items, aged workshop participants to- discount Bibles and mailable vegetarian and health foods. The Adventist Book Center ward enhanced employees will be waiting for you to phone in your order today! dedication Donnis Johnson through her in-

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A young Seventh-day Adventist little boy was now a graduate, the first mother was on her knees again. The of more to come. She squeezed Dad's family was asleep. It was late at night. hand as the principal called his name: "God, give me the strength and forti- "J. Wayne Coulter." Was it worth it? tude to keep my children in church Mother is now 92 years of age. Her school." She had a hard-working non- eyesight is failing. Her hands are Adventist husband who worked long wrinkled. However, her sweet smile is shifts driving his taxicab. Together ever ready when I slip into her room. they put every cent they could spare to From time to time as I hold her hand I keep their three chil- can only say, "Mother, dren in church school. thank you. It was worth Each morning she it!" packed their school The Seventh-day Ad- lunches and watched ventist school system is J. Wayne Coulter the children leave home. an investment that we There were the usual make in our conference. problems at school. It is an investment that Notes from teachers, you make as a parent r'Peaking Ahead: disciplining actions that will yield a rich divi- from the principal. dend. "True education Of particular concern means more than a September 19 was her little boy. At preparation for the life Sabbath School 101 times his school report that now is. It has to do Sligo Elementary School glowed with honor and with the whole being, September 25-27 pride. Then there were and with the whole pe- Lay Advisory the "other" times when riod of existence possible Council Retreat at Mother would silently to man. It is the harmo- Highland View Academy read the school report nious development of September 22 A special tribute to my mother, with tears in her eyes. Hattie Marie Coulter. the physical, the men- Chesapeake Conference Was it worth it? Some- tal, and the spiritual Executive Committee times she watched with a twinge of envy powers. It prepares the student for the 1:00 pm at Conference office as the neighbor kids filed into the yel- joy of service in this world and for the October 8-11 low school bus from the nearby public higher joy of wider service in the world Columbia Union school. She knew that their mothers to come,"—Education, page 13. Pathfinder Camporee did not have to take on extra jobs for Our schools in Chesapeake endeavor Laurel Lake, PA tuition and school fees. Was it worth it? to provide such an opportunity for our October 17 It was while on her knees praying to young people. Kindergarten through to Baltimore for Jesus her God, the family asleep, that He gave the 12th grade are staffed by dedicated Crusades begin her the assurance that it was worth it! Seventh-day Adventist teachers who J It no longer was an expense—it was an have committed themselves to the sal- investment. vation of our young people. A day came when Mother quietly I solicit your prayers as we begin Chesapeake Challenge bundled the kids in the family car. Dad another school year in our conference is published in the Visitor each month by the proudly drove his brood down to the this month. Pray for our young people, Chesapeake Conference, 6600 Martin Road, eighth-grade graduation ceremony. Her our parents and our teachers. Columbia, MD 21044. President, J. Wayne Coulter; Editor, J. Neville Harcombe.

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Women's residence hall at HVA.

New HVA Principal Morgan Hellgren.

Chesapeake Conference Pres- ident Wayne Coulter (right) New HVA Women's Dean welcomes the new HVA Men's Rena Henley hard at work. Dean Pete Braman.

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HVA's new library and classrooms to the right.

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HVA Executive Committee tours the men's residence hall.

Construction on the new HVA church.

The moving van brings in three new staff families.

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The new principal, Morgan Hellgren. "I want every Chesapeake young person at HVA."

This is an interview, conducted by Neville Harcombe, communication di- rector of the Chesapeake Conference, with the new principal of Highland View "I love Academy, Morgan Hellgren. young people." Harcombe: Why are you excited about being a boarding academy principal? Hellgren: "Few institutions have been as important in shaping lives as the character in every young person who academy. From these schools emerge attends our academy. leaders for the church, the community Harcombe: You have said that and the world at large." Highland View Academy has Harcombe: You mentioned lead- "struck silver." What do you mean? ers in the Seventh-day Adventist Hellgren: "We are celebrating 25 church? years of service to the constituents of "We have a new treasurer, regis- Hellgren: "Yes, most of the past and the Chesapeake Conference. This is trar, boy's dean, present leadership have come from a our 25th anniversary as an institution. girl's dean, food strong association with Adventist sec- The Lord has blessed and rewarded the director—and me!" ondary education." faith of people who began the academy Harcombe: Were you exposed to 25 years ago." this educational system as a young Harcombe: What changes have graduated during the past few years person? taken place during the past 25 disappointed that the reality of a church Hellgren: "My mother and father left years? did not materialize. I am happy to say our mother country of Sweden and ar- Hellgren: "It is amazing! The new that no senior in future graduations will rived in New York with hardly a cent in cafeteria and music building were com- be disappointed. their pockets. Their goal was to pro- pleted a few years ago. The adminis- "I would like to point out that God has vide a Christian education for their tration building has been enlarged. A always instructed His people to 'build children in the United States ofAmerica. new wing was completed last year that me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among The dream was accomplished. I started now houses a new library, a new com- them.' We want our God to dwell among in first grade and graduated from one of puter room and three extra classrooms. us here at Highland View Academy. our colleges." The gymnasium provides facilities for This sanctuary will enhance the wor- Harcombe: What compelling fac- school programs and church services." ship services throughout the years to tor encouraged you to accept the Harcombe: Any other projects come." responsibility of being the princi- being planned? Harcombe: Any other changes? pal of Highland View Academy? Hellgren: "The major project now in Hellgren: "You will be happy to know Hellgren: "The overriding factor that progress is the new church building that when our young people come to helped me accept this position was that that will provide an atmosphere of wor- register for this school year they will I love young people! It is that plain and ship for our young men and women. find that much-needed renovations have simple. I believe also that we have a This has been a lifelong dream of our been done to both dormitories. I really program that can enhance the growth of students. Many of our seniors have believe that the living quarters for our

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"HVA is "I can't wait affordable; to welcome call me at all my students (301) 739-8480." personally."

"Jesus loves you and so does my staff." ask is that of finances. Is it afford- able? Hellgren: "I believe firmly that every young person in the Chesapeake Con- ference who wants to attend Highland LA"Come visit us View Academy should and can. Where first, before there is a will, there is a way. you decide on an academy." "We have one of the best work oppor- tunity programs on any academy cam- pus. There are two bakeries that need student workers. We have campus op- and his wife, Susan, from Milo Acad- portunities. We have scholarship funds emy in Oregon. and other sources of help." 4. New Women's Dean Rena Henley Harcombe: How does a parent or and her husband Garry, from Milo Acad- student find out about work oppor- emy in Oregon. tunities and financial aid? "HVA provides a spiritual emphasis 5. New Food Service Director Greg Hellgren: "There is an individual on in a beautiful Sullivan and his wife, Darla, from Milo the staff who should be contacted im- natural setting." Academy in Oregon." mediately: Gary Beagles at (301) 739- Harcombe: Seems to me that you 8480. "raided" Milo Academy! "If you cannot find him, please do not Hellgren: "It would seem that way. hesitate to talk with me. I want every students should be neat, clean and kept As you know, our personnel committee young person in our conference to have in good repair." searched high and low for the best. I am the opportunity to attend Highland View Harcombe: What changes have committed to excellence. It just so Academy." taken place in the faculty and staff happened that some of them were in one Harcombe: During the school for the new 1992-1993 school year? place." year how will our constituency keep Hellgren: "Yes, there are quite a few Harcombe: What about our other informed about the academy? changes. I first would like to thank Dr. faculty members? Hellgren: "Our young people will be Harry Mayden and those who are leav- Hellgren: "I am very happy with our directly involved with the preaching, ing for providing us with a good founda- faculty who have been with the acad- teaching and reaching in our churches. tion to build on. Their effort during the emy throughout the past few years. Each weekend groups of students will past few years has been much appreci- Each brings a unique set of strengths be able to minister to local congrega- ated. and abilities that provide an excellent tions. The local pastor or elder can "Here in a nutshell are the new program. There have been a few reas- contact me personally at (301) 739-8480 changes: signments that, together with our new to set up an appointment." 1. New Treasurer and Business Man- faculty members, will provide one of the Harcombe: Thank you for the ager, Gary Beagles comes to us from best academic programs in North enthusiasm and dedication that you Madison Academy. America." and your faculty are giving to our 2. New Registrar Kathleen Beagles, Harcombe: Let us talk about stu- young people. Our prayers are with wife to Gary Beagles. dents for the new school year. One all of you as you begin a new school 3. New Men's Dean Pete Braman of the first questions many parents year at Highland View Academy.

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Neville Harcombe welcomes Dr. George Pastor David Huber with Kenneth Maas Abraham, who was one of the speakers. of Martinsburg. Pastors Tim Roosenberg, Don Klinger and Claude Steen participated in the elders/pastors forum. First annual elders' weekend

Wayne Coulter chats with Thaddeus Monte Sahlin of the North American Blakely of the Seaford church. Division church ministries department retreat challenged the elders to excellence.

During the first weekend in May the conference sponsored an elders' week- end retreat at the new Mount Aetna Youth Camp in Hagerstown, Maryland. More than 50 elders were in atten- dance. Wayne Coulter and Neville Harcombe coordinated the training workshop. Several guest lecturers and local pastors helped to make this work- shop a success. The elders who attended voted to make this type of seminar an annual event. The plan is to have one in the spring of 1993.

Pastor Frank Bondurant, guest lecturer Local church elders, l-r: Greg Stagliano, at the weekend retreat, and Mike Shacka Wilmington; Norma Sahlin, Spencerville; of the Pasadena church. and Vic Scalzo, Willow Brook.

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Left: Jerry Page (left) accepts the keys to the Needmore church from Neville Harcombe, secretary of the Chesapeake Conference. Below: David Elliott talks with the two lay Needmore church leaders who first purchased the officially organized Needmore church. The Needmore congregation in Pennsylvania was officially organized into a church and be- came part of the sisterhood of churches in the Pennsylvania Conference on June 27. Jerry Page, president of the Pennsyl- vania Conference, was assisted by Dan Bentzinger and Stanley Martin. Neville Harcombe rep- resented the Chesapeake Con- ference. This was not an ordinary organiza- tion of a local church. The lay leaders who first purchased the church in Penn- see the little church for sale in Needmore. ences finally agreed that the church sylvania were Chesapeake members. By faith they purchased the property should be organized in the Pennsylva- David Elliott and Stanley Martin of and were quickly joined by other mem- nia Conference. Atholton, Maryland, were the first to bers in the Berkeley Springs/Hancock At the organizational meeting on area. June 27, Harcombe symbolically handed This was a unique situation, a com- the keys of the church over to Page, pany of believers who were mainly from president of the Pennsylvania Confer- the Chesapeake Conference worship- ence. ping in the Pennsylvania Conference. Many of the Chesapeake members Over the course of a year the two confer- are still committed to the idea of begin- ning a church company in Hancock, Maryland.

Beverly Russell retires The Chesapeake Conference has said fare- well to Beverly Russell, who recently retired after 37 years of denominational employment. She spent most of her ministry in the education department. Most recently she was the assis- tant education supervisor and children's minis- tries director of the conference. Russell endeared herself not only to the chil- dren, but also to each worker. She always had a word of encouragement or a practical suggestion to a problem. She was a good listener. She and her husband, Bob, have decided to begin their retirement by working on the S.O.S. (Sustentation Over Seas) program in Hawaii. Our prayers are with the Russells as they con- tinue their lives of service for the Lord. You may write to them at this address: do Kahili Adventist School P.O. Box 480 Lawai, Hawaii 96765

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Bill McVay (left) and David White have Rick Russell (left) and Rich Minty spent a month in "Pigtown" Baltimore, knocked on doors in "Pigtown" Balt- holding seminars. imore. "Pigtown" Project update

October 17 - November 14, 1992 Atholton Gary Jensen - Pastor Atholton Church Baltimore First An important program took place in Gordon Henderson categories. The seminars were held in July as part of the process to prepare for Evangelism Coordinator, VOP the afternoons and evenings. the October crusade in Pigtown, south- Bill McVay, the project coordinator, John Thurber west Baltimore. David White and his challenged the staff in the Chesapeake wife, Mary Alice, held a four-week se- Trust Services, VOP Conference office to commit one after- ries of seminars in a community hall. Pigtown noon to going door to door in Pigtown. More than 40 individuals from the tar- Bill McVay - Church Ministries, On Thursday, July 9, the staff went out geted area have attended the series. Evangelism Coordinator to knock on doors and take a survey The seminars, which focused on five Jim Chamness - Van Ministries Coordinator generating interests for the seminars. major life issues, were divided into Baltimore Spanish We continue to solicit your prayers marriage enrichment, stress, grief re- for the Lord's blessing on this project. lsael Ramirez - Pastor, covery, parenting and healthful living The crusades begin October 17. Baltimore Spanish Brooklyn Willis Dagenais - Evangelist, Chesapeake Conference Linthicum Elders Frederick Dan Goddard - Pastor, Frederick Church Glen Burnie Wayne Coulter - President, Chesapeake Conference Parkville-Essex Frank Ottati - Ministerial Director, Columbia Union Reisterstown Louis Torres - Evangelism Coordinator. Amazing Facts Chesapeake Conference office workers David and Mary White were the instruc- who knocked on doors are, left to right: Towson tors for the five seminars in "Pigtown" Dianne Martell, Rick Russell, Millie G. Earl Knight - Pastor/Evangelist, Baltimore. Jones, Verna Bernoi, Sharon Coulter, Greater New York Rich Minty and Barbara Boyd. Wilmington Lyle Albrecht Evangelist, Gulf States Conference 12D VISITOR. September 1, 1992 ew Jersey New Jersey Conference, 2160 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08648 / (609) 392-7131

What's President's Message happening In the wake of the collapse of com- munism this past year, almost the around entire former Soviet Union has opened New Jersey to the preaching of the gospel of Jesus. In addition to our own church, many other religious groups are rushing to take advantage of these new opportu- nities, especially Jehovah's Witnesses, Pentecostals and Baptists. Unfortu- nately, because of their very meager September 12 October 13 biblical knowledge, many of these New Jersey Church No School—Teachers' Bob Boggess people accept the message of the first Leadership Seminar Inservice evangelist who comes to them. September 13 November 1 This underlines the importance for the Seventh-day ABC Open Adventurer Fun Day Adventist Church to "pull out all the stops" and make September 13 November 8 whatever sacrifice is necessary to preach the truth of the GSA Board ABC Open three angels' messages of the redeeming love and soon September 18-20 November 8 return of Jesus Christ in these former communist, very Pathfinder Staff Retreat Youth Department's Derby secular and mostly atheistic lands. September 26 Day As you know, by invitation of the General Conference and Sabbath School 101 November 19 the Euro-Asia (former Soviet Union) Division, the New Meadow View School Conference Committee Jersey Conference Committee sent me to Moldavia to con- October 5-15 November 21 duct an evangelistic effort. More than 1,000 people at- General Conference's Church Leadership Seminar Annual Council and NAD tended nightly; we baptized more than 250 and organized a November 22 Year-End Meetings new congregation of more than 150 members. GSA and NJBOE Boards October 8-11 Let me share with you a letter that I received while in November 26, 27 Columbia Union Pathfinder Moldavia. While the specific events may differ with indi- Office and ABC closed— Camporee Holiday viduals, the despair and hopelessness reflected is quite October 12 normal, and the great joy at being delivered by the power of No School—Holiday the gospel of Jesus is typical. Dear Comrade Robert Boggess, U.S.A.: I want to tell you a little about myself. My life has been broken since childhood. My mother drank heavily. My brother and I were always hungry and naked. When I was 14, I was so ashamed to live such a life that I tried to commit suicide by taking fruit tree pesticide, but God saved me. When I was 15, I tried again to take my own life by hanging myself, but my father saw me and removed me from the rope before it was too late. After that I got married, not because of love, but just to get married and to get away from my parents. I was born in 1949, he in Dateline New Jersey 1938. We were married in November 1964. But he drank more than is published in the Visitor each month by the New Jersey Confer- my mother did, so I tried to commit suicide again by taking arsenic. ence. President, Bob Boggess; Editor, Alyce Boggess. continued on page 10

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President's Message continued from page 9 New Jersey president conducts evangelism in Again I was not successful. Praise God, my husband died soon after this former Soviet Union because of over-drinking. We were living in Ukrania then. Here are some of President Boggess' other of the two languages. I got married a second time. My impressions: The people of Moldavia are warm, husband did not and does not now generous and industrious. To accommo- drink. I thought I would be happy, but Last December the General Confer- date our team, one of our member fami- he was not faithful to me at any mo- ence coordinator of Soviet affairs asked lies vacated their home, moving in with ment. At the time I was working at a me to conduct an evangelistic campaign relatives for six weeks so that we could munitions factory forthe military, where in Moldavia. This call for assistance was enjoy the comfort of their home. The I carried a handgun. I decided again to enthusiastically approved by the New house was of stuccoed masonry con- kill myself by shooting myself in the Jersey Executive Committee. Pastor struction with fine appointments (al- chest. But it was not and Mrs. Boggess left New Jersey on though perhaps 30 years old in styling) successful because I didn't hit the heart or lungs, and the doctors saved me again. Then my life be- came even worse. Even now it has not been good. And then, suddenly, you! You must understand that since I started attend- ing your lectures, my entire life became changed completely. I stopped being nervous and had peace within. I became a completely different person. I desire to talk with you personally. I beg you, please do not laugh at my note nor refuse my request. I believe my life is in your hands. I need to talk with you and ask your advice. Forgive April 22 to spend five weeks in this and all the conveniences of home (al- me for being so frank. The Lord be with small, former Soviet Union nation con- most). you. ducting evangelistic meetings, teaching Although we had been advised to 9 March 1992 child evangelism, teaching evangelism take all our food with us because of the Maria — and pastoral skills to local pastors and winter food shortages, we discovered bringing encouragement to the believ- that some of the spring crops were be- Maria attended every meeting. I ers in this part of the mission field. ginning, and staples were available but prayed with her many times and watched Moldavia is a small nation her change from a nervous, hopeless, about twice the size of New Jer- frightened lady into a happy, peaceful, sey and with about the same trusting Christian. After several visits population. It is nestled above by one of our pastors, she made her the Black Sea between Ukrania decision and was baptized during the and Romania. last week of the effort. Her husband Prior to World War II, began attending with her and was Moldavia was a part of Romania present to share the joy of her baptism and, consequently, much of the with her. population speaks Rumanian. This story, with variations, can be However, Russian policy subse- repeated again and again and empha- quent to the war established the sizes the urgent importance of moving Russian language and intro- forward rapidly to bring the good news duced many Russian citizens to of Jesus to these warm, caring and gos- the region. This mix of lan- pel-hungry people. guages necessitated a double Pastor and Mrs. Boggess stand in the Beltzy ROBERT BOGGESS translation to accommodate the Cultural Palace hallway where the meetings were President many who speak only one or the held.

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culture, tobacco and grapes being two of their important cash crops. Needless to say, drinking and smoking were two of the major problems we had to deal with as we pre- pared people for bap- tism. Large collective farms command the countryside, and on most any day you can see 30 to 40 workers tending the crops while children tend the fam- ily sheep on the road- side pastures. For generations Carla Butcher (left) and Alyce Boggess (right) receive the communism taught traditional Moldavian greeting—bread and salt—and many materialism. A large flowers. percentage of the popu- lation claims to be atheistic. Those who have any religious background are mostly Russian Ortho- dox. There are also a few Catholics, Baptists, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pen- tecostals. Seventh-day Adventists num- ber about 5,000 in the entire union, with Gregory Pirjok, president of the North about half living in the Northern Con- Moldavian Conference, stands in front ference, where the meetings were con- of the Russian and Romanian language ducted. Bibles provided for the meetings. The evangelistic meetings were con- ducted in the main palace of culture grams in another auditorium. The meet- (civic theater) in Beltzy, a city with a ings were conducted for 26 nights over population of 175,000. The Seventh- five weeks without any reduction of day Adventist Church had one church of crowd interest. 170 members in the city. The hall's The first baptism was a large event main auditorium seated more than 900 conducted at the public pool that is part Beltzy area pastors look at the inflatable people and was packed nightly with up of the complex. Fifty-eight people were water tank provided by the army for to 300 standing. In addition, nearly 300 baptized. Subsequent baptisms of as baptisms. children attended child evangelism pro- many as 87 pushed the totals to over 230

quite expensive. Our homeowner pre- pared our meals, which were in the nature of most European cuisine, and we were well cared for. Tomatoes, cab- bage, cucumbers, borscht (soup), bread, potatoes, noodles, cereals, dairy prod- ucts and delicious cakes for dessert, etc. Transportation in Moldavia is var- ied. The government operates a very effective public bus and train system. Taxies are available in most cities. Only 28 residents per 1,000 owns an automo- bile. People walk a lot. Motorcycles and sidecars are plentiful. In the villages, horse-drawn wagons and carts are quite common. In the cities, skates, roller blades and a few skateboards are found. Gasoline is very expensive and scarce. Even the city buses fail to run some- Many church building projects such as this one have been halted because the times because there is no fuel available. tremendous inflation has made the funds run out. About $5,000 would completely The economy is mostly based on agri- finish this particular church.

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baptisms, as valuable as these vided six sets. Most church meeting are, but rather the child evan- facilities are a dedicated room in a pri- gelism and pastoral training vate home. programs. These training semi- Staggering inflation has made it im- nars, which ran simulta- possible for the Moldavian churches to neously with the crusade, solve these problems without outside prepared pastors and laity to assistance. A church building adequate more effectively continue the for most congregations can be built for evangelistic work begun and only US$5,000. But this is far beyond to multiply many times over their reach. Funds for buildings or ma- the results of this endeavor. terials may be turned in through the Among the greatest needs regular New Jersey Conference church facing the church in Moldavia, channels by marking the gift "Moldavia in addition to training, is the building (materials)." providing of evangelism and The people of the Beltzy churches Three new church members with Pastor Boggess educational materials and and the church leaders send their sin- (center), translator Octavian Curetean (left, end) church buildings. Only one set cere appreciation for the generosity of and Pastor Feodor Zaniestean (right, end). of felts existed in the entire the people in New Jersey for making conference before our team pro- this remarkable advance possible. on the last night of the effort, with another baptism scheduled for the next weekend that resulted in 30 more bap- tisms. A baptism class of more than 100 has been established, and more than 900 turned out for the first follow-up Adventist Revelation Seminar meeting. The child evangelism program resulted in the bap- Book tism of more than 30 teenagers with Center se September 13-18 (regular hours) Food Sunday hours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Specials , Worthington

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evangelism session through Russian Quick Burger 19 oz 26.00 Preschool Quiet Times with Jesus 9.95 6.65 translator Leedmelia Mushinskayer. Scallops 20 oz 24.00 Evening E.G. White Biography 52 19.95 465 Womens Among Friends 1495 12.95 another 50 joining the baptism classes. Sabbath services were conducted Special Sales weekly, beginning on the first weekend, 10% off in the cultural palace auditorium with Bibles, Music, Cassettes, CD's. Bible Helps, Bible cases, Bible on Cassette, an attendance of more than 500. On the Spirit of Prophecy Books, Games, most other books not already on sale last Sabbath, a new congregation of more 20% oft than 170 was organized with these new All little folk felts, including Quiet Felt books Other specials converts and a nucleus of 20 officers Strong's Concordance $14.95 (reg. $24.95); 2 or more, $13.95 each from the old Beltzy church. The rest of Spanish Bible Commentaries $29.95 (reg. $32.95) the new members joined the old Beltzy Spanish 27 Fundamental Beliefs $4.95 (reg $5.95) church or churches in some of the nearby villages. Sunday-only Special Probably the greatest benefit of this Free-One veggie hotdog & bun per person campaign was not the new church and

12 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 NV News of the People and Churches in The Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 / (614) 397-4665

Mark Your Calendar Unstable economy tempts us to worry September 11-13 Politicians of both parties are now admitting we are in a Pathfinder Leadership Weekend recession. Economists have different theories as to how long (look for information in a future the recession will last and what must be done to strengthen the Rapper) economy. Individuals are finding that not only are they unable Camp Mohaven to purchase their wants, but often even their needs are difficult to obtain. September 18-20 Jesus taught His disciples that they were not to worry during Christian Ministry Ed Motschiedler Workshop a recession or a depression or at any other time. "Take no contact John Mutchler thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, home (614) 888-5280 what ye shall put on,"—Matthew 6:25. office (614) 397-4675 This is a remarkable challenge! We all would admit that food and clothing are not Camp Mohaven wants. They are not luxuries. They are essential. Yet we are told not to worry about September 26, 27 them, even during a recession. Ohio Adventist Retreat Worrying indicates that we do not think God can look after the practical details contact Yvonne Baker of our life. Worry also indicates that we may feel the world is too complex for God to (614) 397-4665 be concerned. During hard times, we may doubt that He even cares about our specific Columbus East Holiday Inn needs. October 3 Worry is the opposite of trust, the opposite of faith. It wastes time and energy. It 2nd Annual Hispanic Rally doesn't change anything except our emotional and physical health. Worrying won't watch for more details solve our problems but can produce ulcers, mental anguish and a diminished faith in God. October 9-11 As a child, I learned to sing many choruses. Today, when I find myself worrying, Union Pathfinder Camporee the Lord brings them back to my memory. "Only believe, all things are possible, only Laurel Lake Camp believe." "God will take care of you, through every day, in every way." Pennsylvania Politicians and economists may continue to wave the uncertain future before us. October 9-11 But we have a God who promises, with certainty, that His grace is sufficient for our Women's Retreat every need. Let's exchange our worry for a song of praise that will renew our con- Camp Mohaven fidence in God's power to provide our every need. EDWARD MOTSCHIEDLER October 23-25 President Concentration Camp (high school students) Camp Mohaven

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference. President, Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Jeanie Hal- deman.

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Best of Camp Mohaven

What's the best thing about working at Camp Moha- ven? The staff replied: "The friendships that you build with the staff mem- bers." Dan Ashley, Toledo, Ohio "Seeing the kids having a good time enjoying them- selves. Getting to know them with all their differ- ences and learning to work with them." Julie Bookman, Zanesville "You begin to feel very responsible. We run things." Barbie Edler, Wakeman, Ohio "People, staff... watching it all come together. Everyone is cheerful and fun!" Elaine McClelland, Michigan Staff members present evening programming to Cub campers. "Smiling kids and the great atmosphere!" Reni Dupertuis, Michigan What was best about camp from the campers' perspective? "Working with top-notch youth, helping children and Photos: other youth!" 1. "Mail from home!"—two cub campers anxiously read mail from Linda Becker, Texas home! 1 2 2 "Horseback riding!"—jun- ior campers head out for a trail ride. 3. "Canoeing!"—junior camp- ers shove off for a four- to five- mile canoe trip down the Mohigan River. 4. "The kids!" Teens wait in line to register for the fun week ahead. Other answers included: "The guys!" "Swimming!" "Friends!" "Sleep ..." "Rock- ets!" "The girls!" "Reni and friends" and on and on. Camp- ers journey from all over to come to Camp Mohaven. From 4 as far away as France and Puerto Rico and from all over North America. Pastor Thom Juarros di- rected camp for the eighth con- secutive year. John Dawson, camp ranger and manager, came to Ohio three years ago.

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Books on the move in Ohio; God leads student LEs parried Beth. He suggested and using sign that they quickly cover a short language when street that would otherwise it was needed, be overlooked. The two of Glenda ex- them went to different houses plained that on that street. After receiv- she too was ing what the students call hearing im- "quick nos" at about 12 homes, paired. The Beth knocked hurriedly at the man beckoned next door. The man answer- his wife, and ing the door seemed compla- together they cent when suddenly his wife discovered peeked around his shoulder that the man and smiled the broadest smile had gone to the of welcome, inviting them same school as Herbie Montgomery both to come in. Glenda and had the same teacher. He They discovered that she had been laid off work and even though had just recently become a they were not able to buy any books, Cheryl Martin of Massachusetts shares an exciting Christian. They were ush- they expressed an interest in visiting story during the LEs' daily morning worship. ered into a room where sev- the Cincinnat First church with Glenda eral friends had gathered to when a time could be worked out! Students converging from all over study the Bible. "What church do you On another occasion, Sheila used sign North America for represent?" asked one person. Upon language to communicate at the door. a summer of door- their reply, the woman who greeted them None of the other students could have to-door evangelism at the door quickly ran for a list of cults. ministered in this way at these homes! have seen God at The students held their breaths, pray- The books that had been handed to work! Most of the ing that Adventists one man were quickly given back young people have would not be listed. To to Herbie Montgomery, a student witnessed provi- their joy, they were not. from Lewisburg, West Virginia. dence direct them Suddenly one indi- Herbie would not give up that eas- to the right door at vidual began to brag ily. He again shared the contents just the right time. about the wonderful of the book and motioned for the Beth Coorigan books published by man to take another look. Sud- from Middletown, Adventists. denly, the man showed tremen- Ohio, reported such The woman bought dous interest and invited him to an incident. Great Controvery and share other books that he had with Beth was re- God's Answers to our him. Herbie was stunned by the Beth Coorigan turning to a home, Questions (Bible Read- complete change in the man's ac- as requested, with ings). As the students tions until he returned to the car. a children's book. It was evening, and were leaving, they Michael Croft, the student wait- upon arrival the children shared that heard the woman ex- ing for Herbie, had witnessed the Sheila Hubbell their mother was not home but would be plaining that their man's lack of interest and had be- there in about 15 minutes. One of the study group would now have good books gun to pray fervently that God would other students, Eugene Pruitt, accom- to base their study on! work on the man's heart to listen. Praise Upon returning to the house God! that they had originally Countless other stories can be heard planned to visit, they were able from the 45 students who have spent to leave another Great Contro- their summer canvassing door to door in versy! Ohio. Directed by Larry Carter and Another student, Sheila supported by Family Enrichment Re- Hubbell of Cincinnati, Ohio, sources, the student literature evange- believes God led her to just the lism program for the summer of 1992 exact home He had intended! has been a success! "Projecting the way One evening just before time to our young people are delivering books quit, she was visiting the last this summer, literature will be left in section of apartments when a well over 50,000 homes in towns and man came to the door. After cities in Ohio," said Tom Kapusta, area listening for a while to her can- director for the Columbia Union. vass, he explained that he was "It is a blessing to work with the hearing impaired and could not talented and committed group of young understand everything she was people who have been working with us Students load cars for their daily distribution of books to homes. saying. Speaking more slowly this summer, " said Carter.

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IN TRANSITION surer. He formerly served as secre- troubled youth located in Salem, West tary of the association and trust ser- Virginia. Hal Ward, former interim publishing vices director of the Wisconsin Paul LeBlanc is the new pastor of the director, is now serving as pastor of Conference. Sharon serves as audi- Bowling Green/Northwood/Swanton the Fairfield Mission church. Hal tor, a position she also held in Minne- district. Paul pastored a district in has been helping at the Cincinnati sota. Indiana and more recently was boys' First church, where Merlin Burt Loren Fenton is the new pastor of the dean at Indiana Academy. Paul's serves as pastor. Hal and his wife, Hamlet/Hillsboro district. Loren and wife, Argenta, is the new fifth- and Marina, have two children. his wife, Ruth, have two grown chil- sixth-grade teacher at Toledo Junior Richard and Sharon Terrell have dren. They have served in pastoral Academy. joined the Ohio Conference team. ministry, concert ministry and most Steve Davis is the new principal of Richard has accepted the positions of recently as house parents at the Mount Vernon Academy. Steve has undertreasurer and association trea- Miracle Meadows school, a home for served as a pastor, a principal and assistant principal of Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pennsylva- A Retreat for Ohio Adventists . nia. Steve and his wife, Jan, have three children.

Welcome teachers to your new po- Challenges of the 90's sition! an insightful look at past and present Chuch Araujo, Zanesville (grades 1-8) challenges faced by the church and Sue Frederick, Lakewood (grades 1-8) Jeri-lee Hahn, Toledo (grades 1-2) the future to which these challenges Donelle Hendricks, Lima (grades 1-8) are calling us Christina Hutapea, Hamilton/Middletown (grades K-8) Sonja Jasovsky, Valley View (grades K-8) Martin Weber Argenta LeBlanc, Toledo (grades 5-6) • Associate Editor of Ministry magazine September 26 and 27 Carolyn Mattson, Mount Vernon (grades 5-6) • Member, General Conference Ministerial Holiday Inn Columbus East Association Mary Nielsen, Griswold (grades 2-3) *Author, Aciventist Hot Potatoes, More Adventist For registration information, call your Kay Ratzel, Monnett (grades 1-8) Hot Potatoes, My Tortured Conscience, and church office/pastor or the Ohio Hurt, Healing and Happy Again Conference at (614) 397-4665 Cindi Rendel, Findlay (grades 1-8) Lynda Solomon, Mayfair (grades 3-4) Sheryl Stull, Cincinnati (grades K-3) Be on the cutting edge of issues facing the church today Diane Taber, Springfield (grades K-8) Sponsored by the Lay Advisory Council of the Ohio Conference Nannette Wolcott, Cincinnati (grades 7-8)

6TH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S RETRE AT God's Bidding, His Enablings... October 9-11 Featured speaker Camp Mohaven, Danville, Ohio Lonna Tachenko Milburn A university professor of nursing A SPECIAL WEEKEND FOR ALL WOMEN TO HAVE TIME AWAY FROM FAMILY AND who holds a doctorate and is cur- rently working on an M.B.A., ROUTINE ... A TIME TO REFRESH LIVES AND GATHER STRENGTH FROM GOD! Milburn is also a church elder who has great experience conduct- CAMP MOHAVEN, SNUGGLED IN THE SECLUDED HILLS OF CENTRAL OHIO, OFFERS ing programs and seminars on SIMPLE CABINS, WALKING TRAILS, A NATURE CENTER AND A RUSTIC SETTING YOU family life, children and women's CAN TRULY ENJOY. issues. With her husband, Mike, Milburn raises her two toddlers REGISTER EARLY! AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, A $15 LATE REGISTRATION FEE WILL in Fairfield, North Dakota. BE CHARGED.

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• lIpi g !II • WHAT'S HAPPENING A young man loved to drive his new car fast on country roads. One • AROUND day as he neared a blind curve, a car came careening around the bend and swerved into his lane. At the last moment, it swerved back across •PENNSYLVANIA • the road. As it went by, the woman driver yelled out her window, Columbia Union Young Adult • Listening Sessions "Pig!" The young man immediately shouted back, "Cow!" SEPTEMBER 12 As he neared the curve he was furious, thinking, "How dare she • Lionsville Holiday Inn Exit 23, Turnpike call me a pig when she was the one in my lane!" He felt especially • SEPTEMBER 13 pleased that he had been able to think fast enough to call her a name, • Monroeville, Howard Johnson's Exit 6, Turnpike Jerry Page too. Just then he rounded the curve at high speed and hit a pig standing • in the middle of the road! SEPTEMBER 13 • ABC Open House Many times the things someone says to us may sound like a threat Blue Mountain Academy • or an insult when, with the Lord's discerning insight to us, they could SEPTEMBER 19 • be helpful warnings or opportunities for growth in disguise. West PA "Camp Meeting" A year before my Dad's death, I asked him to write down the 10 • Greater Pittsburgh Junior Academy most important things he had learned in life. Number five is: • SEPTEMBER 25-27 Women's Spiritual Retreat "Unselfishly look deeply and listen closely, asking for wisdom from A Laurelville Mennonite Camp above, to hear not what one says, but what one means. Really try to A SEPTEMBER 29 hear and see 'I love you' in every word and act." I would like to be able Conference Committee • to see in even the most apparently "hostile" criticisms a nugget of Reading Rehabilitation Hospital • value to enrich my future in Christ. OCTOBER 4 • South Central Federation The three angels' messages are good news, but also a serious York Springs warning we need to share urgently with those around us. Let's pray • OCTOBER 8-11 that the Holy Spirit will help us to always have concern and compas- • Columbia Union Camporee Laurel Lake Camp sion in our sharing rather than sounding like a hostile threat to those • we want to help. OCTOBER 16-18 JERRY N. PAGE A Singles Retreat President • Laurel Lake Camp

• OCTOBER 18 Northwestern Federation New Castle church resurrection project • Seneca • A vision for renewal has fo- OCTOBER 23-25 Men's Spiritual Retreat cused the New Castle congrega- • Blue Mountain Academy tion, its leadership and the A conference in a joint plan to plant a "new" church in this city of 50,000 people. • Pastor DeWayne Boyer, in • PENNSYLVANIA PEN • • • • cooperation with local church • Published in the Visitor by the and conference leadership, has Pennsylvania Conference • charted a bold march of faith out President of the past and into the future. • Jerry Page The congregation (book mem- Communication Director bership: 22, active attendance 10- • Sheldon Seltzer 12) is placing all of its financial • Pennsylvania Conference resources accumulated over a few 720 Museum Road • Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 (215) 374-8331 continued on page 10 A

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ies II 1 lipaoiNi a • • Needmore church joins "From our first services on November 23, 1989, the group of 19 sought to serve the Lord in a dark county," stated David Elliott, lay Pennsylvania Conference pastor of the congregation. "We affiliated with the Chesapeake Conference and purchased a house on Main Street in Hancock, The Needmore church officially became part of the Pennsylvania Maryland, as an outreach center." Conference on June 27, 1992, with a signing of charter members and David Woodruff, district pastor, has accepted the responsibility of a formal transfer by Neville Harcombe, secretary of the Chesapeake this mission-minded congregation. Others present at the church Conference, to Pennsylvania President Jerry Page. organizing service besides Twenty-eight members signed the enrollment of this new Harcombe and Page were Dan Pennsylvania congregation. Eleven others remained with Bentzinger, secretary and ministe- the Chesapeake Conference. rial director; and Sheldon Seltzer, This church began about 20 years ago, when Stan and church ministries and communi- Millie Martin and David and Suzanne Elliott met at the cation director, both of the Penn- Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Columbia, sylvania Conference. Maryland. The Martins moved to Needmore, and the The Needmore congregation's Elliotts continued their friendship by visiting with them in statement of greeting is: "If you are beautiful Fulton County. The Elliotts moved to nearby looking for a church home, we Hancock, Maryland, about two years ago. invite you to make our church your In the Elliotts' tours of the area, they noticed for some choice. Most of us came here as two years an unused stone church in the center of strangers and were welcomed with Needmore that was owned by a Nazarene congregation. warm affection by those before us. When a "For Sale" sign appeared, they called and were Pennsylvania President Jerry Page (left) receives Now we offer this same warmth told that there were seven interested parties ahead of them. from Neville Harcombe, Chesapeake Conference and fellowship to you and invite "If it had not sold by the time it got to our name," said secretary, the transfer of the Needmore church you to share with us in the life and from Chesapeake to the Pennsylvania Conference. Suzanne Elliott, "the pastor would notify us." work of the Needmore Seventh- Several weeks and day Adventist Church. "New Castle" continued a couple of phone calls later, a "However, Needmore is more than just a building. It is PEOPLE, years and the "little church on contract was signed for the church past and present, totally dedicated to a forever future. We praise God the side of the hill" into a "new" located next to State Road 522 for His continued guidance as our church reaches out to its commu- congregation and new worship and 655. Currently, they are the nity, and we invite you to join us in telling others of the wondrous love location. only regularly meeting church of God." Dan Houghtaling, a task force congregation in town and the first In harmony with that statement of mission, the congregation is Bible worker, has been secured Seventh-day Adventist church planning a first-ever booth at the Fulton County Fair at the county for one year of service in the city. ever in Fulton County (popula- seat in McConnellsburg during August. He and his wife are now actively tion 30,000). SHELDON SELTZER Communication Director involved in ministry. Major fund- ing ($15,000) is being assured by Pennsylvania ordains four to gospel ministry the conference evangelistic com- mittee for Amazing Facts meet- The ordination of four minis- pastoral couple assumes leadership ings with Jack DuBosque that ters on June 13 was the largest responsibilities in the Harrisburg- Pleasant View district. will begin September 11. Two number set apart at a Pennsylva- and one-half thousand "Some- nia camp meeting in many years. thing Wonderful" Bible study in- S.F. Monnier, former associate in vitation cards have been sent to the General Conference church residences. The early response is ministries department, preached encouraging. Ten Bible studies the ordination sermon. are presently in process by the Jerry Page, conference presi- Yves and Cheryl Monnier have both Houghtalings. dent; Dan and Gloria Bentzinger, "Every church leadership re- had missionary experience, he in conference leaders; Rudolph New Caledonia and she in Ponape, sponsibility is being laid on the Pelley, conference treasurer; Joe altar of sacrifice that the messages and four years of pastoral responsi- Melashenko, father of Eugene; bility in Pennsylvania. They have of the three angels shall not be DeWayne and Beverly Boyer are con- Bruce Koch of the Washington two children: Daniel, 2; and Lauren, cluding a five-year period of service extinguished in New Castle," Conference; and Sheldon Selt- 5 months. Yves just concluded his in the Pennsylvania Conference. His stated Pastor Boyer. Incoming zer, Pennsylvania church minis- master of divinity seminary studies, ministry has been to the New Castle/ Pastor Paul Fisher requests the tries director, also participated in and Cheryl completed her degree in Sharpsville/New Brighton churches, prayer support of every member the service. elementary education in 1989 at and her elementary teacher's train- in behalf of this faith venture. Columbia Union College in Takoma ing has been as head teacher at Pitts- Park, Maryland. This month this

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burgh Junior Academy. DeWayne has now connected with Takoma f Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland, in the Potomac Conference. They have two children: Rainell, 12; and Erin, 10.

A Drug Awareness Weekend at The Six Mile Run congregation Church members eagerly look the York church brought con- made news this spring when forward to serving the less cerned individuals from the physician Joel Babagan was fortunate on these days. surrounding area for work- guest speaker. Babagan was Also, the church has been shops on addiction and co- born in the Philippines and is designated as a disaster relief dependency. Dr. Francis currently serving as a lung center by the American Red Soper, formerly with Listen specialist at Altoona Hospi- Cross. Fifteen people at- Antonio Cortes Jr. grew up in a Catho- magazine, was the featured tal. He used slides of the medi- tended a meeting designed to lic home in New York City. Leticia, presenter. A demonstration cal challenges and services teach how to run an effective whom Tony met while in high school was given on how Alcoholics occurring in the Philippine center. The center manager, in Puerto Rico, is a third-generation Anonymous and other addic- Islands. Kirk Kroger, is negotiating Adventist. This pastoral couple tive support groups conduct with the American Red Cross Small groups in Harrisburg are serves at the Coudersport/Hillcrest/ their recovery programs. Pas- to sponsor child-care classes, distributing copies of The Blossburg churches. They have a tor Joseph McCoy organized CPR seminars and other Great Controversy house to three-year-old daughter, Leticia the weekend services. York American Red Cross pro- house, reports Richard Strahl, Lynette, and are expecting twins in evangelistic services con- grams. communication secretary. early December. cluded on June 12 with 13 Nearly 2,000 books have been A new evangelistic format comes new believers baptized. placed. Each one contains the to Waynesboro! On Septem- Members of the Chestnut Hill church's name, address and ber 15 Pastor David Woo- church conducted a "Health phone number. Their objec- druff begins a "Three Angels' Stop" during the annual tive is the placement of up to Messages" evangelistic series Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, 10,000 copies. The Pathfinder based on Revelation 14:6-12. "May Faire" festivities. Pas- club's pancake breakfast and "The Tuesday and Thursday tor Franke Zollman reports flea market recently gave an night meetings will continue that tables were set up inside opportunity for giving out free as long as we can discover and outside of the church, of- copies. more truth to share with mem- Eugene and Terri Beth Melashenko fering cholesterol and bers and their non-member stand with Pastor Joe Melashenko, blood pressure screen- friends," stated Pastor Woo- Eugene's father, after receiving his ing. The Joshua David druff. The congregation has ordination recognition. He is cur- family of the Boulevard set 18 baptisms as the faith rently the pastor of the Hershey/ church united with Dr. objective for 1992. Lebanon district. Eugene taught in Ben Franklin on the Adventist elementary schools for 12 • A•A A ••• cholesterol screening. years before beginning his pastoral Thomas Davis, local work in west Pennsylvania. They The conference health/temperance have two sons: Matthew, 10; and family grieves... Tyler, 5. Joe Melashenko is a retired leader, was asked: "Why minister of the church. run a health stop ?" "We ...with the family of Verla Price, desire to do good for wife of Ed Price, newly appointed Souderton Church members Pennsylvanians our community; to let fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at them know that we're the the Blue Mountain elementary On the third Sunday of each are generous friendly church on the hill!" school in Hamburg. Verla died month, the Souderton church Members in the Pennsylvania Monday, July 20, when she was The Hillsboro Highlander Path- shares God's love with the struck by an automobile while Conference have shown they are finder Club joined the Adopt- homeless of Philadelphia. committed to returning their riding her bicycle. Ed and Verla A-Highway program. The Through church efforts, food were visiting with Ed's mother in tithes and generously sharing club's special road that they and clothes are distributed to Galion, Ohio, at the time. She their time, talents and money here will keep clean is a two-mile approximately 100 needy men was a full-time literature evan- at home and for the vast mission stretch of U.S. Route 62 south and women. The friendliness gelist for the past nine years and field in Russia. The unprec- of Hillsboro, says club leader and cooperation of the recipi- a part-timeworker for many years edented financial support particu- Phil Lewis. ents is very rewarding. prior to that. continued on page 12

VISITOR, September 1, 1992 11 1/ l'POEI1N1 t, ,,,,,,,, • • • A • • • • • A Hispanic growth produces new school, new churches, new literature center

The Hispanic churches open N. Fifth Street is managed by a new school in Philadelphia this Ezequiel Salazar, lay pastor of year at 4343 Whitaker Avenue. the Spanish III church. Philadelphia Adventist Academy "Only one in every 20 de- will offer grades one to six. Tho- pository visitors is a Seventh-day mas Francis, former head teacher Adventist," reports Salazar. of the closed Havertown school, Seminars in cooking, smok- has accepted the principal's posi- ing cessation and drug preven- tion and responsibilities. Cur- tion are being planned. Clothing rent enrollment figures project a distribution activities are sched- beginning year of nearly 60 stu- uled in an enclosed patio at the dents. The conference commit- rear of the building. tee has made a "one-time" All Spanish literature evange- appropriation to secure much- lism activities supplying books The new Philadelphia Hispanic literature "New Life" Book Depository needed school items, such as desks, chalk- York is the exception The Philadelphia Spanish V boards, reference at this time." church will be officially orga- books and other Hispanic believers nized on Sabbath, December 12. teaching aids. in the Kingston/ Nearly 50 persons come to wor- Books for their Wilkes-Barre area are ship in this up-scale northside library are also looking forward to area of the city each Sabbath. needed. Any dona- being organized into tions of suitable vol- a church company. umes should be sent More than 30 people "Generous" continued have been worship- to: Pennsylvania larly opens up exciting opportu- ping as part of the Conference Educa- nities for evangelism. Hispanic believers in the Kingston/Wilkes-Barre area Kingston church for tion Department, The Camp Meeting '92 gifts some time. Bernyl 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA and magazines for Pennsylvania and pledges for evangelistic work Mohr is the district pastor. 19611. now come from this fine loca- in Pennsylvania and the Russian Hispanic literature evangelism tion, according to Evelio fund have now passed $110,000! activities now have an active head- Minanda, Pennsylvania Spanish Conference evangelistic meetings YOU ARE INVITED' quarters building in Philadelphia, district leader, who resides in will receive $70,000, and $40,000 according to Eliseo Lozano, the Reading. "Every city, e.g., Read- Adventist is slated for the Russian project Columbia and Atlantic unions' ing, Allentown, Philadelphia and Women's Retreat funds. Textbooks and other foreign language literature coor- Harrisburg, having a large His- needed aids for the seminarians dinator. The three-story "New panic population," states "Seeking His Presence" will be available because of the Life" Book Depository at 2702 Minanda, "has a Hispanic L.E. featuring love and generosity of our Penn- Juanita Kretschmar sylvania members. Pennsylvania Conterence September 25-27 Pennsylvania Soulsaving Ad- Laurelville Mennonite vance contributions are seven and church center one-half percent ahead of this Seventh-day Adventists Laurel, Pennsylvania past year. These gifts provide non-tithe funds for evangelism, 7 0 Sponsored by the Pennsylva- nia Conference church and school building ac- Women's Ministries Depart- tivities, Blue Mountain Acad- ment emy capital and Laurel Lake Camp operations. For more information, call Member giving to PSA has Kathy at (215) 374-8331 or risen even faster than our year- write to: Kathy Sutton, Penn- to-date tithe increase of 4.6 per- sylvania Conference, 720 Mu- cent. seum Road, Reading, RUDOLPH "MO" PELLEY Pennsylvania 19611 Pennsylvania Hispanic colporteurs and leadership. Conference Treasurer

12 VISITOR, September 1, 1992 RD 3, Box 3642, Hamburg, PA 19526 • 215/562-2291

Blue Mountain Academy , CoMMNIQUEU They registered their second daughter, Wendy, Parents say yes! this fall. Two children at BMA ... for three years ... I can't wait until next camp meeting to hear all Sandy and Wilbur Adams have always been those miracle stories. committed to Christian education. Even before CARON OSWALD their children were born, the education question Director of Advancement had been settled ... the Seventh-day Adventist church school system. Good news! Three children later and academy age approaching, that Blue Mountain Academy's Fifth Annual Fund decision would be tested. Campaign was successfully completed by the June During the elementary 30 deadline. The goal of $25,600 was reached school years while Wilbur sup- through the support of more than 600 alumni and ported the family, the church staff. All the donations, both large and small, are school tuition was earned by such a blessing to BMA and this "good news" in- Sandy's cleaning business. But cludes a special "thank you" to all who helped to Wilbur's job had relocated the reach this goal. family to the western part of It has been reported that several academies in Pennsylvania, putting five the North American Division were unable to reach hours between the family and their goal this year. This makes BMA's success Blue Mountain Academy. Then story even more dramatic, and we praise the Lord the economy weakened, and for alumni who share their blessings with their Sandy's new real estate busi- alma mater. More than 120 donors sent their gifts ness lagged. during the month of June in response to our call With distance and money huge obstacles, Sandy for help to reach the "finish line." Jennifer Adams and Wilbur investigated their options. They The youngest BMA alumni, the class of 1992, looked into local Christian schools but found con- reached their goal of 100 percent participation flicts with Sabbath activities and other doctrinal when the class members donated $10 each. Also, issues. They looked into home study, but neither each of the classes of 1956, 1957, 1958, 1962, 1967, felt qualified to oversee Jennifer's subjects. 1971 and 1976 had over 30 percent participation. So, as a family, they got down on their knees. Gifts of over $500 were received from members of With academy almost a year away, they needed to the classes of 1956, 1961, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1971, know what to do and how to proceed. and 1980. All these groups and individuals are In January 1991, Sandy was impressed to give commended for their support, with special men- F.Y.I. her business to God, and she and Wilbur chose to tion of an alumnus who made a gift to cover the proceed on faith. They registered Jennifer at Blue shortage on the last day of the campaign, making it Mountain Academy. September 4-6 possible to reach our goal. The rest of the story is BMA Leadership I met Sandy and Wilbur at camp meeting this that BMA will now receive $9,000 in matching — — year. Jennifer had completed her freshman year, funds from PSI. The Blue Mountain Academy September 7-12 and they were bubbling over with miracle stories. Board has donated a portion of these matching F.O.C.U.S. Week "We started and ended the school year with funds, and their leadership is appreciated in the zero, and all the bills are paid," Sandy shared. Annual Fund Campaign. September 17-20 Wilbur told me Sandy sold one million dollars Homeleave More information about how these funds more in real estate last year — becoming the first mil- specifically benefit BMA will be published later in September 28-29 lion dollar producer in her office. In Pittsburgh? the ANNUAL REPORT. Outdoor School In a recession? Impossible! Except when it's MARION STREIDL God's business. AAA Coordinator

VISITOR, September 1, 1992 12a Blue Mountain Academy , CoMMUNIQUE Boys' dean

A Message from the Mike Mesaric has been boys' dean at BMA for Principal five years. He says he came to BMA looking for a way to provide a Christian educa- tion for his daughters, but he has Another school year at Blue Mountain has liked what he is doing so much begun! What does it hold in store? Let me that it has become a long-term share part of my vision for this year: commitment. Always looking for I see BMA demonstrating to our students new ways to stretch the budget how to care; how to listen; how to make judge- and provide nice things for the ments based not on rumor or appearances but school, he lists as his number after carefully studying the facts, hearing all sides of an issue and fol- one hobby BMA's new packaging lowing God's guidance. industry. Mike also enjoys camping, antiques and I see students learning to commit to a program and a purpose even pursuing simplicity of life. His mission is for every when such commitment requires self-denial and sacrifice. 1 see them young man at BMA to have a good experience and learning that honesty, hard work and obedience are more important come close to the Lord. than GPA, degrees or scholarships! I see teachers challenging everyone to learn as fast and as much as possible. 1 see students knowing their teachers believe they are valu- Girls' dean able and important. I see the teachers finding ways to help each stu- dent have the opportunity to experience success and growth in his or Onalee Hartman is entering her sixth year at her education experience. Blue Mountain Academy. She says, "I love BMA," 1 see our program exposing the students to a Christ-centered, bal- and we love her! Onalee first anced life where giving is more important than getting. Where shar- served for two years as BMA's ing is more important than looking good. Where helping others administrative secretary. Since succeed is more important than being at the top of the class. Where then she has been the girls' dean. sweeping floors, grading papers, washing dishes, milking cows, pack- God directed Onalee to BMA, ing garments or putting on price tags are all viewed as opportunities and she says that her key role is to do all to the glory of God. Where spending time alone with Jesus is to direct to God's service those the most important time in the schedule. young people she is privileged to I see students and staff allowing the Holy Spirit to transform them work with. Onalee enjoys ceram- by the power of the blood of Christ; turning their backs on the Satan- ics, walking and gardening, but her favorite hobby controlled world; and demonstrating to men and angels what humans is also her favorite part of the job — intermingling can do when Jesus lives through them. 1 see us allowing God to do and socializing with the girls in the dorm. the impossible — perfectly reproducing His character in us! As God's presence is felt more and more on our campus, the chal- lenges will continue. Righteousness is hated by those who love sin. New task force assistant Conflict will come. Divisions will be evident. Jesus said that He didn't come to bring peace but a sword. But He also said that He girls' dean came so we could experience life to the full — both now and into eternity! Tammy Bornman has joined the Blue Mountain My Father, who directs our world from heaven's vantage Academy staff as the task force assistant girls' point, we praise Your holy Name. Do what it takes to dean. make your Son's second coming a reality! May your will be Tammy graduated from BMA done at BMA as it is in heaven. in 1990. She has been attending Please supply us with the resources we need. Show us Southern College for two years how to remove that which will lead us and our students majoring in psychology. into temptation. Free us from that which is evil. When asked why she wanted May the world see that all the success and the power and to take a year off from college the glory is Yours — not ours — forever and ever! Amen! and come back, Tammy's re- sponse was, "I firmly believe in a STANLEY ROUSE life of service. Since the stu- Principal dents and staff hold a special place in my heart, it was naturally my first choice for sharing the wonderful things our Lord has done in my life and can do in theirs."

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Blue Mountain Academy MMUNIQUE

Since earning a B.S. in It's amazing! health physical education and recreation from Southern Col- The first time she met with Elaine Ferguson, lege in 1974, Ed has served at business manager at Blue Mountain Academy, to Garden State Academy, High- begin to work out the finances for her son to at- land View Academy and Blue tend school this fall, she discovered it would cost Mountain Academy (boys' her one-third of her income. dean '78 and '79 and vice prin- Driving home, she felt her heart ache. She knew cipal '81 and '82) before es- academy was the best answer for her son. He was tablishing his own business beginning high school, and the local coaches were seven years ago selling and in- interested in her son's athletic abilities. Their stalling conveyor equipment. church was small, and there wasn't much of a Ed and Bonnie have two chil- youth group. Christian friends were scarce. But dren: Mark, 14, and Megan, 4. one-third of her salary?! "How?" her heart cried. Ed says he hopes to make a "Lord, how?" contribution in further devel- Her options were limited. Widowed three years opment of the school's indus- earlier and the single parent of a physically dis- try program. He also looks abled younger son, she knew working outside the forward to nurturing a school home for extra income would require money for atmosphere in which both stu- sitters whose hourly rate is not much lower than dents and staff can deepen what she could earn. But she was determined! their relationship with Christ She called her pastor and discussed the three- and learn even more about what it's like to totally Vice Principal Ed Loney way plan that parents can apply for through the trust in Him. with his wife, Bonnie, and children Mark and Megan. academy. Qualifying families may receive match- Welcome back, Ed and Bonnie! ing funds from the school, local church and confer- ence. Her church was more than willing to help. She had another meeting with Mrs. Ferguson. Even with those matching funds and her son work- Thanks to those who ing at the on-campus industry, she was still short $190 each month. Not much to pay for an acad- volunteer emy education, but more than she had. Driving home, she mentally calculated each Every year at camp meeting, there is a special month's budget earnestly seeking ways to cut cor- outpouring of God's blessings. This year was no ners. This was impossible! The funds were simply exception! not there. When she arrived home, she took out Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bish, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce all her bills, added them up, subtracted food and Drelick and Mr. and Mrs. George Dickey have at- medicine, took a deep breath and looked at very tended camp meeting for several years and have few dollars left over. She did need gas for the car stayed in the girls' dorm. and clothes on their backs. But then she discov- Last year they volunteered to help with repairs ered something — two of her bills (you know, the in the dorm and at the end of camp meeting re- ones with coupon books) would be paid off in July. quested a list of repairs needed for this year. Ona- Did You Know? And guess how much they totaled — $190. lee Hartman, girls' dean, happily gave them a list that included a new ceiling in the recreation room. The Steve Davis and his family It's amazing, isn't it? How well God can add! have moved to Ohio, How perfect His timing is! How exciting life is ceiling had been removed four years ago because where he has accepted the when we follow Him! of asbestos and still hadn't been replaced. position of principal of CARON OSWALD Howard Bish and Bruce Drelick, from western Mount Vernon Academy. Director of Advancement Pennsylvania, arrived four days before camp meet- ing, tools in hand. They put in a lovely new ceiling Alumni Weekend - March in no time! 27, 1993 George Dickey made several plumbing repairs BMA Honor Classes: around the dorm and has volunteered to install 18 '63, '68, '73, '83 New vice principal new sinks in the restrooms of the old wing in Oc- tober. Philadelphia Honor Ed Loney and his wife, Bonnie, have returned to These men have been a wonderful help where Classes: '43, '53 the Blue Mountain Academy family. Ed is our new they saw a need. Thank you! vice principal. Both Ed and Bonnie are native ONALEE HARTMAN Pennsylvanians and graduates of BMA. Girls' Dean

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But I wasn't settled inside. I wrestled and Is it worth it? struggled. My mind knew the logical choice. So we began to investigate the local Christian There is a wonderful story in Scripture about schools. They were expensive, too, and would Jesus feeding 5,000 people with a small boy's also require a second car due to lack of busing. lunch. You know, two loaves and a few small fish. The obvious answer was the local public school. I love that story. What fun to watch God be God. That's what my mind said. That's what my friends And I've always wondered about the conversation said. That's what my family said. But my heart between the disciples as they col- was having a hard time agreeing. lected the crumbs... One night sitting on the back porch churning I believe that story! I know in this over once more, I finally gave up and asked my life there have been many God what He wanted me to do. Silly question, times when God did the impos- isn't it? He'd already told me what to do. I guess I sible, times when I asked Him and wanted to hear that my child's needs had changed times when I simply got out of His with my financial condition; that because of per- way and followed. They are great sonal hardship or unusual circumstances, Ryan stories. And I love sharing them. suddenly didn't need a Christian education; that he How my younger son came to be would be the only teenager not affected by his en- in academy his junior year is one vironment or his friends, that he was not worth it. of them. So I told God I was willing to follow. But how? My sons have always been in That week a friend called from Florida. During the Adventist school system. the conversation, she asked me what Ryan was do- When the time came for high ing about school in the fall. I was honest and said school, academy was the only I didn't know. Blue Mountain Academy was our choice for our family. Ryan com- choice, but it looked impossible. She took it to pleted his freshman year at Blue her prayer group. A member of that group felt im- Mountain Academy, and it was pressed to give us $200 toward registration and our plan for him to complete his $50 a month for two years. high school education there as That same week another friend called from Cali- his brother had before him. But fornia asking me the same question. "Would $100 circumstances changed dramati- a month help?" she asked. cally! In one week God had given us $150 a month for Ryan spent the first six months two years toward academy. And I had not made of his sophomore year in the hos- one phone call! I had merely (and finally) taken pital and completed I Oth grade my beleaguered budget to the same Saviour who Ryan and Caron Oswald with the help of a local private school and a tutor. had fed all those people from next to nothing. As his junior year approached, we were faced with That was the beginning because we all know a decision that was new to us. What to do about $150 a month does not cover tuition at Blue high school? Mountain. But it resurrected my faith. And it Oh, I believed in Christian education. My chil- taught me something wonderful, something that I dren had never been anywhere else. But things had forgotten. When God leads and we follow, life had changed. There were HUGE medical bills that is exciting and the problems are His. I had taught would take years to repay. There was ongoing out- my children that God could do anything. A favor- patient treatment. Academy was not just a sacri- ite song was "He's able! He's able! I know He's fice — it was IMPOSSIBLE!!! able! I know my God is able to carry me through!" My friends thought so. They told me. My family Yet when the impossible presented itself, my first thought so. They told me, too (and a little more instinct was to accept it. To forget God and His freely than my friends). I became confused and power. To depend on my wisdom or the world's worried and doubtful. So I made a pro and con wisdom. To be willing to live a life without list. Academy lost — or so it appeared. There miracles. were only three things on the pro (or academy) The story goes on, but I won't. There's so much side... Christian education, Christian friends and more: two years' worth of stories with a wonderful spiritual environment. The con list was long and ending. Ryan graduated May 31, 1992. Was it varied beginning with possible bankruptcy and hard? Yes. Was it a sacrifice? Yes. Was it worth ending with no second car. (Because of out- it? Absolutely! patient treatment, Ryan would have to be a day CARON OSWALD student for a year.) Director of Advancement

1 2d VISITOR, September 1, 1992 Potomac People

Potomac Conference, P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, Virginia 24401 / (703) 886-0771 or (202) 554-4581 What's happening around Potomac

Columbia Union Challenge for a new school year Sabbath Schoo1101 Sligo Elementary School, "The sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd,"—John 10:3. Takoma Park, Maryland "Take care of my lambs," Jesus said to Peter in John 21:15. Seventh- 2:30 p.m. day Adventists believe the church has been charged, as Peter was, with September 19 the responsibility of caring for the lambs. Adventists operate the second largest parochial education system Called '92 in the world. In the North American Division alone, there are about Richmond Centre 1,100 elementary schools and junior academies, 93 senior academies October 3 Violet Weiss and 12 colleges and universities employing 7,150 teachers and admin- istrators. The annual operating expenses have been estimated to be between 500 million and one Columbia Union Camporee Laurel Lake Camp, Pennsylva- billion dollars. As a result of this investment, the lives of thousands of young people are being nia transformed daily. The North American Division Office of Education estimates that approx- October 8-11 imately 68,000 individual Bible study contacts are made daily in the K-12 system during the school year. This is evangelism where it counts! Sligo Teacher Just as the schools of the prophets served as barriers against the corruption of the day, our Commissioning schools shield our young people from the corruption in today's world. Valuegenesis says that October 10 "when students in our schools are compared with those in public schools, Adventist youth are generally much lower in frequency of deviant behaviors." Community Services The schools of the prophets were also designed to provide for the mental and spiritual Federation Meeting welfare of youth. How do today's Adventist schools rate on this goal? In five comparisons of Roanoke, Virginia academic quality, Valuegenesis found that Adventist schools outperform other school net- October 10 works. (You will find in this Potomac People an article on ITBS scores, which is one indicator of academic quality in Potomac schools.) Discovery Camporee In terms of spiritual welfare, Valuegenesis reports that 75 percent of Adventist school Laurel Lake Camp, Pennsylvania youth are certain they have made a commitment to Jesus Christ. In Potomac, 75 young people October 8-11 publicly affirmed their commitment by being baptized during the 1991-92 school year. A third purpose of the schools of the prophets was to promote the prosperity of the nation Romantic Couples Retreat by educating God-fearing leaders of the church. Valuegenesis gives us a clue, through the Camp Blue Ridge attitudes of our young people, regarding the progress today's schools are making toward this October 9-11 goal. Seventy-two percent of academy seniors say there is a "good" (45 percent) or "excellent" (27 percent) chance that they will be active in the Adventist church when they are 40 years Adventist Youth to Youth old. Conference Are the "lambs" in your church enrolled in an Adventist church school? If not, won't you Camp Blue Ridge please heed Christ's command to "take care of my lambs" by seeing that they are enrolled now? October 27-November 1 What will your answer be to the question: "Where is the flock God gave you to care for?"— Jeremiah 13:20. (Statistical and Valuegenesis information is from Dudley, Valuegenesis: Faith in the Potomac People Balance, 1992. Scripture Bible quotations are from the International Children's Bible: is published in the Visitor each New Century Version) month by the Potomac Conference. VIOLET WEISS President, Ralph Martin; Editor, Sue Education Superintendent Bendall.

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Academic Focus

• The Board of Education K-10 ap- LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 1992- proved the adoption of new math Shenandoah Valley Academy band ground of experiences. He has been textbooks and staff development ac- director, will be the guest conduc- camp nature director at Camp Blue tivities as part of the education tor. Ridge in Montebello, Virginia, and department's plan to improve stu- has worked as camp counselor at dent achievement in math. Leadershi . and Mana • ement Focus both Blue Ridge and Camp Moha- • The department will implement a ven (Ohio). Curtis has also been an new small schools English curricu- • START UP, a seminar to train par- accounting clerk lum to enhance English teaching in ticipants ways to help finance school and substitute smaller schools. operations, will be sponsored by the teacher at Spring Columbia Union October 4-6. Plan Valley Academy now to attend! in Centerville, Ohio. Quali Educators Focus David Chapman, a Seventeen educators join graduate of She- the Potomac Conference edu- nandoah Valley cation team. Academy in New David Chapman Market, Virginia, W. Eugene Brewer is the new and Columbia Union College in principal of the Sligo school. Takoma Park, Maryland, is return- He comes from ing home to Potomac after teaching Ste-vens Point, for eight years in the Chesapeake Wisconsin, and New York conferences. where he has He and his wife, Margaret, 2- been completing year-old Rebecca and newborn a doctoral pro- David Jr. will live in the Tidewater gram in educa- area. David will be the ninth- and Potomac education leaders lead a varied life. Just tion. His 10th-grade homeroom teacher and before school began in Vienna, the school board dissertation topic authorized an asbestos abatement project. David instructor in math/sci- is "The Correla- Waller and Clarence Dunbebin monitored the project ence at Tidewater Jun- tion of Tempera- W. Eugene for the Potomac Conference. Waller (left) is vice ior Academy. principal of the John Nevins Andrews school in ment Types with Brewer Takoma Park. Maryland. Dunbebin (right) is associ- Brain Quadrant Dominance." The Oxford Elementary ate superintendent of schools for the conference. The study relates to learning School family in They wear the required protection garments and and teaching styles. Roanoke, Virginia, is respirators for entering asbestos areas. Eugene is a graduate of pleased that Pamela Southern College in College- Consuegra will be the dale, Tennessee, and has a new primary grades S. iritual Focus master's degree in educational teacher. She comes to administration from Potomac from Tren- Pam Consuegra • The third junior high bible confer- Western Carolina Uni ence will be held at Camp Blue versity. He has several Ridge in February. years' experience in • Teacher commissioning services will both teaching and ad- be conducted for eligible teachers at ministration at all lev- the Beltsville, Manassas and Sligo els, elementary through schools and Takoma Academy. academy. • A joint pastor/teacher retreat will Curtis Caviness, who is a be held in Williamsburg January 3- recent graduate from 6 with a focus on increasing the Andrews University in faith development ofyoung people Berrien Springs, by making schools and churches Michigan, will more grace-oriented. be the new grades nine and Fine Arts Focus 10 homeroom and math/sci- Teaching can't be all work and no play. These six teachers • A Virginia schools band clinic is ence teacher at joined Violet Weiss (far right), at her home fora picnic and being planned and will be held at Richmond Jun- swim. The teachers are, left to right: Shannon Luikham, C.F. Richards Junior Academy ior Academy. Konnarock; Shirlee Kline, Appomattox; Laura Meyer, Ox- Curtis has a ford; Deanie Owens, Oxford; Ray Etheridge, Stanley; and April 21-22, 1993. Bruce Wilson, Heinz Wiegand, Stanley. Curtis Caviness varied back-

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wanted to teach in her area of train- ing, which is elementary education. -93 SCHOOL YEAR IN POTOMAC Leanne is a graduate of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Her husband, George, is chaplain at Columbia Union Col- lege in Takoma Park, Maryland. They have three children. Kent Greve will teach the upper grades and be head teacher at the Oxford Elementary School in Roanoke, Vir- ginia. He and his wife, Jan, come to Rhett Ecklund Potomac from the Advent Youth Collegedale, Ten- Ranch in Calhoun, Tennessee. Kent nessee, in 1991 and has been working for the Kent County, Potomac students share in a wide variety of field trips. Here 11 Maryland, parks students from the New River Valley Adventist School visit an airport and recreation de- with their teacher, Cindy Carroll. You can imagine the excitement partment while pur- they had. The New River Adventist School is in Radford, Virginia. suing a master's degree in history. ton, New Jersey, where she has Rhett's past experiences with young been teaching for the past four years. people include six summers as boys' Pam was born in Charlottesville, director at the Mount Aetna Youth Virginia, and attended Shenandoah Camp and a part-time job as an Valley Academy in New Market, adolescent youth counselor at Val- Virginia, and Columbia Union Col- ley Hospital in Chattanooga, Ten- lege in Takoma Park, Maryland. nessee. Welcome home to Pam, her hus- Leanne Gainer will Social studies play an important part in Chris- band, Claudio, who will be in gradu- teach kindergar- tian education. John Nevins Andrews School ate school, and daughters Diana ten at the Sligo has been a frequent participant of the Mary- (age 8) and Hadassah (age 4). school in Takoma land Geography Bee. This year Prashanth Parmar (left) went to the competition. He is Ingrid Ecklund is excited about begin- Park, Maryland. pictured with Jason Patton from Beltsville ning her education career in a one- She has past expe- school. teacher school at Appomattox, rience as a home Virginia. In addition economics teacher is a graduate of to her successful stu- at nearby Takoma Southern College dent teaching experi- Academy, but has Leanne Gainer in Collegedale, ence in Atlanta, Tennessee, Georgia, Ingrid and has a has on her own master's de- initiative visited gree in cur- in a number of riculum outstanding and instruc- teachers' class- tion from Kent Greve Ingrid Ecklund rooms to add to the University of Florida. her store of creative teaching ideas. Work at the Mount Anne Grosboll comes to the Aetna Youth Camp and a year J.N. Andrews as a student missionary in school in Ta- Thailand provided Ingrid koma Park, with a rich background in Maryland, from working with young people. Cicero, Indiana. Hagerstown, Maryland, is She has several Ingrid's hometown. years of experi- ence teaching Rhett Ecklund, Vienna, Vir- primary grades, ginia, Junior Academy's new but was most re- seventh- and eighth-grade This house is filled with happiness all the time. Ginger Tyson, lower grades teacher for the R.A. Lewis school in Petersburg, cently director of Anne Grosboll teacher is from Hagerstown, Virginia, shares her class's excitement about their reading the media center at Indiana Maryland. Rhett graduated chalet. Students spend reading time and rest time inside its Academy. She will teach first from Southern College in walls. William Pohle, retired pastor, built the chalet. grade.

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to having Magdalene as the new Academy. She is joining the Poto- principal and part-time seventh- mac education team full-time as and eighth-grade teacher. upper grades teacher at the Marc Lovejoy is the new P.E. instruc- Desmond T. Doss Seventh-day Ad- tor at Tidewater Jun- ventist School in Lynchburg, Vir- ior Academy. Since ginia. Loretta brings to this position graduating from Walla a rich background of experience in Walla College in Walla business and public school teaching Walla, Washington, in West Virginia. Marc has taught for The Sligo Elementary School in Tako- several years in Cali- ma Park, Maryland, welcomes Sally fornia and New York. Paradis as the teacher of its newly Marc enjoys photogra- established primary multigrade phy, reading, camping classroom. Sally has been working Marc Lovejoy and most sports activities. Vir- ginia is not a new area for Marc. He has worked at Camp Blue Ridge as outpost recreation director. Marc's Pastor Jeff Tayler prays with Jonathan dad, Del Lovejoy, is a former ill Pi Wright prior to baptizing him. Jonathan Potomac superintendent. ••-_, I 1 ' 1- is a Valley View Adventist School stu- •,,, Richmond, Virginia, JuniorAcad- dent. emy welcomes • , 1•-a. NI Magdalene Jones Sandra Jean life exemplifies her Maddox as the 4 '4' written statement of new principal o philosophy, which and teacher of says: "To prepare chil- grades seven dren for heaven is my and eight. Prior goal. I am totally com- to moving to Preparing good food has always been an essential of mitted to Christian Chesterfield the education blueprint. These five novice cooks education." Magda- County, where study at the Sligo Adventist School in Takoma Park, Maryland. Left to right: Kristin Bronson, Elizabeth Magdalene Jones lene has worked in Ad- Sandra Maddox she taught En- glish in the pub- Moore, Holly Litten and two unidentified students lic schools, Sandra learn to prepare a balanced meal in a Sligo Adventist taught middle and School cooking class. upper grades for a number ofyears at Spring Valley Academy in at nearby Washing- Centerville, Ohio. Her ton Adventist Hospi- previous experience also tal since her includes the principal- graduation from Co- ship of Pewee Valley Jun- lumbia Union College ior Academy near in 1991. Her degree Louisville, Kentucky. is in elementary edu- Sandra has a B.A. from cation. Sally and her husband, Todd, live Atlantic Union College in Sally Paradis South Lancaster, Massa- in College Park, chusetts, as well as a Maryland. master's in language arts Newlyweds Bonnie Lang Rambob and from Miami University in Rajeev Rambob will be a "teach- Students at Fredericksburg, Virginia, Junior Academy learn to Florida. ing duo" at Tappahannock, Virginia, balance themselves on rope bridges. Exercise and good Junior Academy. Bonnie will be health hold a prominent spot in Adventist education. Loretta Miller head teacher and will have grades is well known in one through four. She has a B.S. ventist schools for 25 years. Since the Richmond, degree from Columbia Union Col- 1979 she has been the principal at Virginia, area, lege in Takoma Park, Maryland, the Prescott school in New Jersey, where she has and comes to us from the Chesa- where she has tripled the enroll- worked as day care peake Conference. Rajeev is also a ment. The Shenandoah Valley director and part- graduate of CUC and has been Academy Elementary School in New time teacher at teaching part-time at the Hadley Market, Virginia, is looking forward Richmond Junior Loretta Miller Acres school in Damascus, Mary-

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land. He also coached basketball at On June 6 seven graduates pledged the Sligo school. their commitment to Jesus Christ Charles Shyab returns to Potomac from through baptism. Jola Akande, Tania the Ohio Conference, where he was Crussiah, Orvell Deonarain, Helen principal at Griswold Huarca, Kristian Pedersen, Holli Simon Christian Academy in and Jeanine Smith each had prepared Worthington for the for this day with the help of Pastor Mike past two years. Charles Pionkowski, Takoma Park church se- will be teaching grade nior pastor. five at the John Nevins Pionkowski has adopted the eighth- Andrews school in Ta- grade class for the second year as part of koma Park, Maryland. JNA's Adopt-a-Classroom program for Welcome home to the pastors of the eight constituent Left to right: Tania Crussiah, Helen Huarca Charles and his fam- churches. Each year Pionkowski has Pastor Mike Pionkowski, Pastor Emanue Charles Shyab Pedersen (Kristian's grandfather), Jeanine ily! conducted a Revelation Seminar with the class, and each year graduates have Smith, Pastor Bill Neely, Jola Akande, Pas- chosen to cement their relationship with tor Bert rum Melbourne, Holli Simon, Kristian JNA excels academically Jesus Christ on graduation weekend. Pedersen and Orvell Deonarain on June 6, following their baptism at the Takoma Park and spiritually The entire class received Revelation church. Seminar diplomas. For the second year in a row, the As part of the graduation ceremo- with honors, five received the Principal's baccalaureate service at John Nevins nies, several students also received Service Award for outstanding leader- Andrews school in Takoma Park, Mary- outstanding academic honors. Out of a ship at JNA, and 10 received the Prin- land, included a baptism. class of 30 graduates, eight finished cipal's Medallion Award for beginning

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C.F. Richards Junior Academy is located on The Yale, Virginia, Adventist School enrolls Richmond Junior Academy in Virginia is an a quiet side street in Staunton, Virginia. Its about 12 to15 students annually. Located in urban school. The building houses several nearly 70-student body benefits from a a country setting, Yale students still enjoy classrooms, a science lab, library and gym- strong academic and spiritual program. Bob the benefits of a modern gymnasium and nasium. The board recently renovated the Rice is principal. The school is noted for its airy classrooms. Robert Lehrer, head school by installing new windows, roof and strong marketing program as well as aca- teacher, incorporates the rural setting into air conditioning. Sandra Maddox is RJA's demics. school activities. newly hired principal.

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The Fairmont Christian Preparatory School The Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elemen- Marion Greenberg (right) is head teacher of in Manassas, Virginia. is also an urban tary School is located on the Shenandoah the Robert A. Lewis school in Petersburg, school, but it is located on several acres of Valley Academy campus in New Market, Virginia. Ginger Tyson teaches the lower land. The largeness of the campus gives Virginia. Its modern building includes six classes. RAL's building does double duty the impression of a rural location. Three classrooms, a large library and a gymna- during the regular school year. The Peters- full-time teachers and part-time assistants sium. The school also operates a child-care burg church operates a K-8 school and a provide a strong academic program. program. Magadalene Jones is the newly pre-school day-care center for 3- to 4-year- Maryanne Clark is principal. The school has employed principal. olds. The church and school are located three classrooms, a library and a large gym- outside Petersburg near 1-95. nasium.

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their educational career at JNA in ei- Tappahannock Junior at the organ. Under the direction of ther kindergarten or first grade. Karen Wolcott, the TJA choir sang "The JNA's academic program for the en- Academy teachers leaving Rose" as a special tribute to the Class of tire school from the Development Cen- for new duties '92. Philippians 3:13-14 was the class ter for 3- and 4-year-olds through the text, and "Higher Ground" was the class eighth grade emphasizes excellence in Suzette Cosgrove, kindergarten hymn. education. Students are encouraged to through fourth grade teacher, will be Heidi Shadel was honored by the reach for those higher grades and achieve teaching grades three and four at C.F. class to give the graduation address, their individual best. Richards Junior Academy in Staunton. which centered around the class aim, An average of 123 students were on Tim, her husband, will be leaving his job "To Lead, Not Follow," and the class the principal's honor roll each grading at MCV in Richmond, Virginia, and will motto, "Onward and Upward, One Step period, making an overall average of 40 be doing magnetic resonance imaging percent of the student body for the en- and CT scans in area hospitals around tire school year. JNA is proud of its Staunton, Virginia. teaching staff, students and parents, Heidi Shadel, grades five through who are dedicated to the very best in nine, and husband Dale will be leaving Christian education. with their two sons to settle in Cumber- JACKIE LONTO land, Maryland, where they will be start- Administrative Assistant ing their own business at home--Shadel An egg in the hand ...

Recently a youth baptismal class at the Beltsville, Maryland, church found out how hard it is to break an egg. Justin Johnson, Amberly Dunn, Jeffrey Dunn and John Proctor all did their best to crush an egg while holding it in the palms of their hands. They couldn't do it; hard as they tried, they just couldn't break the egg. The experiment, part of a lesson from youth pastor Craig Heinrich, described God's handiwork in nature by showing Left to right: Timothy and Suzette Cosgrove, Dale and Heidi Shadel with their sons, that an egg, normally thought of as very Jonathon and Andrew. fragile, can be very strong. As it is hatched, an egg has to withstand a fair Financial Services and Shadel Commu- Top, left to right: Chakesa Anderson, secre- nications. tary-treasurer; Marcel Jones, president; Heidi wants to be a full-time mother Heidi Shade!, teacher of grades five through and help part time in the communica- nine; and Philip Whary, vice president. tions part of the business. They will Bottom , left to right: Kelly Townsend, both start working on their master's Samuel Christopher-Kyle Barrett, Melissa degrees, Heidi in communications and Kay Elliott, Casey Lerie and (in back) Bea Dale in business. We wish them all Jones, teacher. God's blessing as they leave Tappa- hannock. New teachers have been hired at a Time, Following Christ." and will arrive soon. After remarks by school board Chair- VIRGINIA PEARSON man Chuck Allen, diplomas and awards Tappahannock Communication of excellence were given to all the stu- Secretary dents as to their performance in differ- ent areas of learning and behavior. Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Left to right: Justin Johnson, Amberly Dunn, Market, Virginia, gave a $1,000 schol- Jeffrey Dunn and John Proctor try the egg Tappahannock Junior arship to ninth-grader Shasha Baier for test. Academy graduates three her good grade-point average. from eighth grade and four The kindergarten children sang two amount of pressure. Yet when a baby songs for their part in the program and chicken is on the inside trying to get out, from kindergarten then received diplomas and certificates the shell must crack to let the newborn of excellence from their teacher, Bea chick escape. Amazingly enough, an June 8 at 7 p.m. graduates of Jones. egg can withstand several hundred Tappahannock, Virginia, Junior Acad- VIRGINIA PEARSON pounds of evenly applied pressure but emy were led into the church audito- Tappahannock Communication will break easily if a small beak is search- rium by the seventh grade to the Secretary ing for life outside its protective shell. accompaniment of Dr. Elma Lou Roda

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Maranatha ing steps by showing them the way. Our nia, where they taught from 1960-64. evenings were also filled with the in- They have been "ministers of education" As we sat in our rocking chairs on the credibly awesome task of conducting a in the Danville school since 1964. In porch in Santo Domingo, Larry made a Vacation Bible School. 1989 the Youngs received the Zapara statement that touched my heartstrings: On the first night it began to rain 30 Award for Excellence in Teaching. "The only thing these Dominicans re- minutes before our program, and ally look forward to is Jesus' coming." our attendance was 42. Each My mind could not help but ask: "Am I evening attendance grew. On Mon- really looking forward to His coming?" day we had 147, Tuesday 253 and I was in the Dominican Republic with Wednesday 276 with more than 20 18 students and adults from Tidewater adults. Junior Academy on a Maranatha Vol- Our bus driver, Christopher, unteers International project. Our work would drop us off and proceed past assignments were to help build churches the church, honking his horn as he and pour concrete. went. He would return with 70 to 80 Cemented in our mind's eye was the children from the village nearby. harsh reality of our mission to spread Overwhelmed, our leaders smiled, the gospel and help pave the way for sang songs and told stories that others. We had an awesome team of helped us as much as the children. workers who worked diligently. Our At the close of Vacation Bible days were filled going from job site to job School, one of the deacons had the chil- Left to right: Rick Labate, Violet Weiss, Elaine Plemons. Ralph Martin, Pencie and site, pouring sidewalks and making dren sing to us in Spanish. With the tin roof, the tile floors, the wooden benches Bob Young, Mrs. and Pastor Donald Stutter steps; and we successfully completed and Skip Bell. five projects. and the cement walls, the sound was Looking deeper into our mission, we deafening; but it still rings in my ears. In 1960 Bob received his B.A. degree were making the way easier and build- Though these children had nothing of in theology from Washington Mission- this world, we were able to touch one ary College (now Columbia Union Col- another's lives in a small way. lege) in Takoma Park, Maryland, where Maranatha . . . come quickly! he met Pencie Compton. He completed JEFF VENESS his M.A. degree in 1970 from Andrews Principal University in Berrien Springs, Michi- gan. Pencie received her B.S. degree in Danville teacher elementary education in 1972 and her M.A.T. degree in 1982 from Andrews commissioning University. Highlights of the Youngs' teaching Sabbath, June 6, was a "high" day for career focus on seeing their students the Danville, Virginia, First church as accept Jesus Christ, be baptized into beloved and dedicated elementary school church fellowship, continue involvement teachers Marion "Bob" Young and Pencie in the Lord's work and further their C. Young were commissioned. education in the Adventist educational Ralph Martin, president of the Poto- system. mac Conference, gave the invocation Both Pencie and Bob expressed their and homily. Also participating in the love for teaching in a Christ-centered special service were Danville Pastor Rick educational system and are thankful Labate, associate superintendents of that God has granted them this privi- education Clarence Dunbebin and lege. They strive in their work to be Elaine Plemons, Vice President for Ad- Christlike examples, knowing that to ministration Skip Bell and Superinten- point students to Christ is their highest dent of Education Violet Weiss. purpose. Complementary to this pur- Donald Stutler, a former Danville pose is to prepare students to reach pastor who also performed the Youngs' their full potential in every way. Top: A yellow bus filled the trick when a wedding ceremony 32 years ago, spon- As evidenced by the filled to over- Vacation Bible School needed more stu- sored Bob and Pencie for commission- flowing sanctuary, the Danville church dents. What began as a 42-child VBS soon ing. family, along with people from the skyrocketed to 276 people by Wednesday. Danville church school students pro- Martinsville church who comprise the See the story about Tidewater Junior Acad- vided music during the service along Danville school's constituency, are emy's mission trip. with Josh Compton, nephew of Pencie thankful for the many years of faithful Bottom: Hundreds of Adventist students Young and a student at Shenandoah ministry in Christian education that helped to build churches like this one in Valley Academy in New Market, Vir- the Youngs have given. God has indeed Santo Domingo. Eighteen students and ginia. Josh graduated from the Danville richly blessed Danville and Martinsville adults from Tidewater Junior Academy school. poured sidewalks and held Vacation Bible by working in and through their lives. The Youngs' career in Christian edu- THOMAS Y. CHANDLER School for a week during their Maranatha cation started in Reading, Pennsylva- Volunteers International project. Communication Secretary

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Four Zapara Excellence in mac's smaller schools. Myrtle Pohle Every grade level in teaches in the largest school. The Stanley Teaching Awards Adventist School has four teachers. Potomac K-8 schools at presented CLARENCE DUNBEBIN 60th percentile or higher Four Potomac teachers have been The average percentile score for stu- honored by their colleagues and the Seven Potomac schools dents in grades two through eight Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award reached the 60th percentile or higher committee. The four include: Shirley successfully meet for the 1991-92 school year. Second- Bowen, Valley View Adventist School, evaluation criteria graders scored at the 71st percentile. Winchester, Virginia; Robert Lehrer, Percentile is a way of indicating how Yale Adventist School, Yale, Virginia; Seven Virginia church schools will students and schools rank with others. Myrtle B. Pohle, Stanley Adventist continue to appear on the Common- The second-grade students scored, on School, Stanley, Virginia; and Charlene wealth's approved list, said Clarence average, higher than 71 percent of those Wright, Echo Valley Elementary School, Dunbebin, coordinator of school evalua- taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Wytheville, Virginia. tion. Tables published with this article The awards include a $1,000 check, All seven schools spent one year show detailed information for 13 differ- an engraved plaque and a letter from studying their own program and pre- ent areas of learning. Second-graders Gil Plubell, director of the North Ameri- paring a self-study report. When they scored in the top 28 percent of students can Division Office of Education. completed their study, a visiting team in three areas: punctuation, visual ma- The road toward the Zapara Award spent a full day on their campus validat- terials and total work study skills. begins at the local school and church. ing their report and recommending a Eighth-graders scored in the top 27 per- Parents, fellow teachers or board mem- term of approval. cent in social studies. bers nominate a candidate and prepare Schools completed the evaluation Potomac teachers have worked dili- supporting documents for the nomina- protocol required by the North Ameri- gently to improve math scores, said Vio- tion. The next stopping-off place is the can Division Office of Education and let Weiss, conference superintendent of approved by the Virginia Council of schools. The test scores show they ful- American Private Education (VCAPE). filled their goal. The Commonwealth has an agreement with VCAPE that grants ap- Math Score Averages proval for schools whose Years Concepts Problem Computation Total Composite evaluation process is ap- Solving Skills Math All Scores proved by them. The schools meeting 1992 63* 58 56 62 65 the criteria and the chair- 1991 60 56 51 58 62 person of the visiting teams include: C.F. % cliff. 5%+ 3.5%+ 9.8%+ 6.9%+ 4.8%+ Richards Junior Academy * The national percentile average for all subject (Staunton), Dr. Adrian Westney, chair; areas is 50th percentile. Fairmont Christian Prep School CLARENCE DUNBEBIN (Manassas), David Waller, chair; Hamp- ton Roads Adventist School, Shirlee Kline, chair; R.A. Lewis school (Peters- Potomac Conference burg), Clarence Dunbebin, chair; Rich- Baptismal Day (May 16) mond Junior Academy, Dr. Adrian Westney, chair; Shenandoah Valley On May 16 at the Vienna, Virginia, Adventist Elementary School, Martha church, seven people were baptized by Leach, chair; Yale Adventist School, Pastor John Kim of the Virginia Korean Nancy Melashenko, chair. church. Baptized were Sung Aye Cho, CLARENCE DUNBEBIN Shin Cha Kim, Mi Ran Kim, Sang Dong Clockwise, from top, left: Myrtle Pohle, Cho, Sung Pil Yoo, Lena Kim and Young Charlene Wright, Shirley Bowen and Robert Hee Choi. Lehrer. Sung Eui Cho was previously a Bud- conference resource center. One of the Potomac Maranatha dhist, but since her arrival in the United superintendents prepares a supporting chapter formed States she had been studying the Bible nomination and sends the packet to the with Pastor Kim and attending evange- Columbia Union Conference Office of A Potomac Maranatha chapter of the listic meetings. Her son, Song Dong, Education. Adventist volunteer mission organiza- was baptized with her. At the union level, a judging commit- tion is being formed for those interested. Shin Cha Kim and Mi Ran Kim were tee takes over and makes selections For more information, contact: Zelda first brought into the church by their from across the entire union territory. Reiss, 140 South Court Street, Luray older sister. This year's winners all teach in Poto- VA 22835; (703) 778-2400. JOHN KIM Pastor

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