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Monte Schen Editor Run to the mountains in fear, or head for hope? Denise Valenzuelo Editorial Director Randy Hall Production Coordinator everal families I know have moved outside city limits, to the George Johnson Jr. News 8 Informonon Coordinator mountains—some even leaving the country—in fear of what will Greg 10hIsnom Design 8 Graphics Coordinator happen as we enter a new millennium. Everywhere around us, George Johnson Jr. Advertising S there is an inundation of all kinds of messages about Y2K and the year 2000. I find that people have mixed reactions. There is indiffer- The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to inspire confidence in the Saviour and His church ence, and then there is fear. Some are making preparations such as and serves as a networking tool for sharing methods members, chur- storing food, clothes and money. Others are preparing spiritually. ches and institutions con use in ministry. Address all correspondence to: Columbia Union VISITOR. Free to Columbia Union members. Non- The basis of our Christian hope is not fear and panic; it is in the member subscription—$1.50 per year. Lord. If our hope is in the Lord, then whatever happens in the future has an anchor in three fundamental beliefs: God's presence is COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE 5427 Twin Knolls Rood, Columbia, MD 21045 watching over us. God's purpose is working on us. God's place is (301) 596-0800 or (410) 997-3414 waiting for us. illpt//www.columbiounion.org After Jesus fed more than 5,000 people, the Lord strongly urged His disciples to go down to a boat and row to the other side of the lake. They got into their boat and, after ADMINISTRATION Harold Lee President they rowed for three miles, a great wind threatened to sink their fragile vessel. Ellen White Edward Motschiedler Secretary says that "Jesus had not forgotten them. The casual observer on the shore saw fear- Dale Beaulieu Treasurer stricken men battling with the tempest. Not for a moment did Jesus lose sight of his dis- VICE PRESIDENTS ciples. As a mother in tender love watches her child, so the compassionate Master watched Education Hamlet (anosa His disciples" (Mark 6:45-52 NKJV; The Desire of Ages, page 381). Frank Nati Evangelism/ Multilingual Ministries The Bible says: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I Robert Patterson General Counsel will strengthen you (make you strong), I will help you, I will uphold (support) you with Monte Goblin Creative Ministries my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). Consequently, we have nothing to fear for the OFFICE OF EDUCATION future because the Lord has promised not only to be with us, but also to watch over us Hamlet Coosa Director (Matthew 28:20). Ian Kelly Associate LaVona Gillham Associate Whatever happens in the future, we should remember that our hope must stand on the Christine Greene Certification solid Rock, Jesus Christ, because not only is His presence with us and He is watching over us, but also His purpose is working in us—for those who love the Lord—and His place is SERVICES Adventist Fleann(cre waiting for us (John 14:1-3). Ron Wisbey Board (hair As the song says: Communication Denise Valenzuelo Director George Johnson Jr. Assistant Sing the wondrous love of Jesus. When we all get to heaven, Greg Kihlstrom Intern Sing His mercy and His grace. What a day of rejoicing that will be. Management Information Servos Harold Greene Director In the mansions bright and blessed, When we all see Jesus, Choral Kindopp Assistant He'll prepare for us a place. We'll sing and shout the victory. Preethie Meesorapu Assistant Plant Don Settle Director With or without Y2K, entering a new millennium or facing the storms that confront Revolving Fund Peggy Lee Secretary Treasurer us every day, we still need this reminder: "I will lift up my eyes to the hills from Peggy Jean Lee Assistant whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth" Treasury (Psalm 121:1). Carol Wright Undertreasurer Deanna Trimarchi Assistant A 10-year-old boy was reading a book late one evening. His father came to his room to Trust/PARL ask him to go to sleep. He heard the boy repeating: "If you knew what I know, if you Robert Patterson Director knew what I know, if you knew what I know." His father asked the boy: "Why are you LOCAL CONFERENCES saying those words?" The boy answered: "Dad, while I was reading this book, this crimi- ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. 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Contents Adventist women Columbia Union honored in a "Ready for Y2K Sabbath?" Cincinnati newspaper Columbia Union College Gateway 6 7 Jesus Christ transforms human life through His Church; therefore, Columbia Union each congregation will mobilize members to actively live "other-cen- tered" lives, sharing the gospel, offering compassion and seeking justice Church school enrollment is up in the wider community. The Cincinnati Herald featured two women from the Alle- A Healing Ministry gheny West Conference who were honored as "Women of 9-12 Achievement." Sponsored by the Cincinnati public school system, this local newspaper's special program selects women based on 13-16 Chesapeake Challenge their service to the children of Cincinnati. Florestine Gaskins is a member of Maranatha Church in Cin- cinnati. Her husband, church Pastor Harold Gaskins, nominated 17-20 Dateline New Jersey her. She serves beside her husband as the first lady at Maranatha and is an elementary school teacher at Shiloh Preparatory School. Florestine and her husband have been married for 31 years and 21-24 Mission Ohio have raised three children, all college graduates. Florestine has a master's degree in education from Converse College and this past summer pursued higher education classes 25-28 Pennsylvania Pen at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland. Accord- ing to Pastor Gaskins: "She believes in putting her heart, soul and mind into her labors, especially her teaching and love for 29-36 Potomac People her students." Also paid tribute, Ivy Jackson is a member of Shiloh Church in Cincinnati. Her daughter, Marquis Jackson, felt compelled to 37-40 BMA Communique write about her mother because of the strong Christian witness she is to her, her dad and her 3-year-old sister, Mariah. Marquis relates how this past year, the Jackson family experi- 41-42 Your Resource Guide enced the passing of a family member who was very dear to them. This was an especially difficult time for Marquis because she went away to college the following week. "What helped me through 43-44 News/Dr. Kay's Q&A the coping process were my mother's constant prayers and her letters of encouragement." She continued: "She is not only my mother, but also my heroine and friend." 45-46 Bulletin Board 47 Last Words

Columbia Union Conference resource & response rite to us! line—you call, we listen and respond! Is your church making special plans to welcome the year 2000? Will your congregation make praise and prayer part of "52K Sabbath" in your church or community? If so, send your information to: Visitor, 5421 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045; or send on E-mail to [email protected]; or send a fox to (410) 772-9724. Deadline: October 21. 1.800.SDA.PLUS http://www.columbiaunion.org • CompuServe 74617,420 • Randy [email protected] VISITOR, October 15, 1999 3 W:-1)Iumbia Union

Y2K-a time for hope; no other religious significance for Adventist Church The Seventh-day Adventist Church has issued a statement expressing its view about the coming year. "The year 2000 has no par- ticular prophetic significance," the statement says. The Church rejects "any. speculation concerning its religious meaning. Referring to the second coming, of Christ the statement affirms that Seventh-day Adventists "do not speculate about the precise historical moment when that event will take place." Commenting about the statement, Leo Ranzolin, vice president of the World Church, said that "if anything is of significance about the future, it is the hope we, as Christians, have in the soon return of Christ. While others worry, we are a people who have and live out our Christian hope. "Many people are afraid of the future," adds Ranzolin. "There is a lot of speculation about the year 2000 and its importance for the world's history. Assigning spiritual dimen- sion to a year's end and to the turning of yet another new year would be going beyond the value we give to such occasions. As a Church, we are not assigning anything special to this date. But as individuals who are counting the days of our lives, 2000 seems special. How often can we witness such a 'round' calendar number during our lifetime?" Adventist News Network

With the current excitement and spe- local congregations. The Hope 2000 Workbook from the North Ameri- culation about the year 2000, what can can Division, available to purchase and free to down- Seventh-day Adventists do to use this op- load off the Internet, offers a broad range of suggested portunity to communicate with society in ideas for programs in the church and the community, an appropriate and meaningful way? sermons, special events and creative ideas that can be adapted as appropriate for each congregation. As you, your family and your friends have made plans for the New Year's celebration of the year 2000 Seventh-day Adventist congregations and the new millennium, did you realize that New may use this opportunity to utilize simple Year's Eve and New Year's Day fall on the Sabbath? tools that will enable them to become a What will you be doing? What will your local church be doing? center of hope and love in their commu- With the dawn of the year 2000, millennium fever nity during the year 2000. causes people to react differently. We need to avoid the speculation about the end of the world and the We encourage you to plan to hold: secularization of the event. However, personally and 'community-wide celebrations as a congregation, we would be amiss not to use the 'community-wide services opportunity to communicate the hope we have in the 'welcoming event on Friday Night, December soon return of Jesus. 31, 1999 The Hope 2000 project is about sharing that hope. *Welcoming event on Sabbath, January 1, 2000 It is presented in the context of the Church's vision As you plan your year-end/new year activities, re- that "Seventh-day Adventists will communicate hope member that our fellow believers around the world by focusing on the quality of life that is complete in will also be prayerfully planning and speaking out in Christ." It's an initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist one voice about the hope in Jesus to a world seeking Church that provides participation possibilities for for answers.

4 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Columbia Uri

"Stot9ment About Adventism Visit the Columbia Union Conference's World and the Year 2000" Seventh-day Adventists anchor their hope in the Wide Web site at www.columbiaunion.org for life, death and resurrection of Christ and joyfully look a countdown to the year 2000, for continually forward to the consummation of that hope in the soon return of Jesus. Adventists base their faith on the updated ideas you can use to help celebrate teachings of Scripture and believe that the passage of time is significant inasmuch as it brings us closer to the the coming of the most wonderful event that ever will be witnessed by new millennium human eyes. We eagerly expect the visible return of Christ, yet we do not speculate about the precise and for a listing of historical moment when that event will take place. Jesus told us: "It is not for you to know the times or activities revolving dates the Father has set by His own authority"' (Acts around the New 1:7 NIV). Consequently, Adventists do not attach religious Year celebrations at significance to the ending of one millennium and the beginning of a new one. The year 2000 has no par- local Columbia ticular prophetic significance; it is not mentioned in the Union churches. Bible, and any speculation concerning its religious meaning is to be rejected. However, we see each year that passes as bringing us closer to the return of our Lord. We realize that the turn of a millennium has a significant emotional impact on the human race. No one alive has experienced such an event. Many are filled with concern, expectation and even fear as we approach the year 2000. While many people are apprehensive in the face of turmoil in nature and in society, our Lord says: "Let not your heart be troubled" (John 14:1 KJV). Thus, as Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we share the hope of a glorious future that will become a reality at God's appointed time. Official statement voted by the Executive Committee of the Adventist esis 2000 Church at its Annual Council on September 29, 1999.

Millennium satellite celebration to kick off "Year of Youth and Young Adult Evangelism" The year 2000 has been voted by the North American Division as from around the the "Year of Youth and Young Adult Evangelism." In preparation for world met to this historic year, the youth and young adult ministries department of brainstorm about the North American Division is partnering with the Adventist Com- new forms of min- munication Network (ACN), the Center for Youth Evangelism and istry and to launch the CONNECT network of young adult ministries other sponsors in launching the Genesis 2000 (g2k) evangelism (www.saltyfish.net). Since conneXions 99, the CONNECT network has initiative. G2K will start with a live, via-satellite millennium celebration grown to more than 1,000 members. from four national sites on December 31 and continue throughout the Training events will be held across the division during 2000 by year with evangelism training events and organized, grass-roots young adult ministry professionals from Giraffe University (a principle- outreach campaigns across the division. based training organization that's part of the Center for Youth Evange- The g2k initiative is where the corporate Church meets the grass lism at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan) to teach roots and local church efforts; it will harness the talents of the thous- attendees everything from old-fashioned door-to-door canvassing to ands of willing and passionate young adults who have a burden for electronic ministry. Then, supported by the resources provided by saving souls. 'G2K is more than a millennium celebration," says Jose CONNECT, young people will be sent out to do local ministry, resulting Rojas, director of youth and young adult ministries in North America. in a youthful wave of evangelism in North America. "The partnership between the Adventist Church and this generation, The Year of Youth and Young Adult Evangelism will be launched by as well as the training and outreach that will occur in the coming a special satellite celebration on December 31. Broadcast live from New months, will be winning souls long after the Year of Youth and Young York, Dallas Denver and southern California, the g2k uplink is meant to Adult Evangelism is over." supplement local church programs planned for that historic evening. The North American Division is moving to reach the "X-er" Available through the ACN satellite dishes (the same dishes used for the generation (roughly the 18-35 age group). In the past few years, "NET" campaigns), the program will feature live music, drama and the there has been a wave of young adult activism that has been mani- best speakers the Adventist Church has to offer, inspiring young people fested by events such as eXcite 98, Unite 99 and a surge of supportive to unite and commit to outreach. If you 'd like more information about young adult ministries like the Young Adult System (YAS) in Houston, the uplink, training or outreach, visit the Genesis 2000 World Wide Texas. The Church and its laity met during the conneXions 99 con- Web site at www.gen2k.org or call (800) SDA-PLUS. ference held this past April at the General Conference Headquarters By Cesar Gonzalez of the North American Division Youth Ministries Department in Silver Spring, Maryland. There, 400 young adult ministry leaders

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 5 Views from the Gateway

Arl 244 _ How do you draw love? Onalee Hartman, dean of women While I was attending a recent seminar, que n was asked! 'What is your image of love, and how would you draw love as it relates to your jot" As I thought about my position as dean of wcrmen, I decided to draw a picture of a fireplace. I want my office to be a warm and welcoming place to the young women whom I serve. I want our residence hall to feel like home for them and a place where they belong. I want them to know that I care about each one of them. I also compared my office to an embassy or a place where students can feel protected, where they have safety and security. I want the students in my residence hall to feel safe in sharing thoughts and feelings with me, whether it has to do with a broken relationship, a problem in one of their classes, intimidation from their peers or the loss of a family member or friend. I want them to feel secure in knowing that I will do everything that I can to help them, as I know Jesus helps me. Love is not: envious, boastful, proud, rude, self-seeking, easily angered, record-keeping or happy about what is wrong. Love is: patient, kind, joyful, protecting, trusting, hopeful and persevering. Young people are exciting, energetic, stimulating and forgiving. They are what love is all about.

Back to school days Lauren Pervis, junior journalism major New CUC students from Preview began at 6 p.m. on ers to move into the dorm. Those with all the fixings and sides were around the globe eased into col- Thursday night with a parent/stu- who were already settled in were served for dinner. Volleyball lege life August 26-29 during CUC dent dinner. Greetings were made given a free all-day metro pass, and games and Frisbees were avail- Preview. The program is designed by administrators, and the teach- returning students showed them able for the students, as well as to help new students acclimate to ing faculty mingled with parents and around the Washington, D.C. area. a Velcro wall. "Despite the chilly the faster and more independent students, meeting them on a more Students visited sites such as Union weather many students still pace of college, give them helpful personal level. Station, Arlington Cemetery and chose to come to the back-to- study tips and let them meet new Friday was packed with infor- the Pentagon City shopping mall. school picnic, and I think every- friends before classes start. mation. During the day, announce- Preview is coordinated each year one had a good time," said Jami ments were made, and small by Linda Williams, associate vice Thoman, student association so- group discussions took place, giv- president for student services. cial vice president. ing helpful information about col- "This was a wonderful group of stu- lege procedures and area attrac- dents to work with," said Williams. tions. That evening, campus min- "There was a very large istries took over with vespers, turnout, and the first- Singspiration—a gospel-style year students show lots worship service—and Phase II— of promise." a coffee house atmosphere for Monday was regis- relaxing and socializing. tration day for all stu- Sabbath started with Commu- dents, both new and nity Church and the Praise Band returning. The busy and ended with a trip to the Na- day came to a close tional Cathedral and a sundown with the Student As- worship at a park. On Saturday sociation Back-to- night, the new students took a School Picnic. Veg- trip to Baltimore's inner harbor. etarian hamburgers, Sunday was a day for latecom- hot dogs and hoagies CUC Preview 1999 6 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Calendar of Events

Octobe 15 Men's Soccer Loaves and Fishes Band tour through 10/16 Vespers Ensemble summer tour Singspiration Phase 11 Jennifer Leen, senior communication major 16 SA Prayer Breakfast The New England Youth En- DiPinto, NEYE members and Community Church semble alumni of CUC. Loaves and Fishes (N EYE) After the visit to Scotland, the Sabbath Surge-C&O Canal of Co- Ensemble moved on to Ireland. 17 College Days II through 10/18 lumbia There, they had the opportunity 18-20 Midterm Exams to attend a medieval feast. The Union 21-24 Midterm Break College feast was held in a castle and fea- bio-chemisty major at CUC, said, 22 NEYE tour through 10/24 traveled tured a Baroque-style dinner, "It is a reminder that doing God's 25 Depanmentals on an music and show. In addition to work doesn't come without Teach-A-Kid exciting sightseeing in Ireland, the En- troubles, but it is the most exciting 26 Faculty Meeting tour this semble performed a concert in and rewarding lifestyle." Men's Soccer s u m - the Adventist Church of Dublin. Some of the Ensemble's upcom- 21-28 NAD Prayer Conference Training at m e r . The Ensemble has taken on ing performances include a tour to CUC T h e the mission of "spreading God's New England in October and two 28-30 NAD Prayer Conference four - love through great music." Their Carnegie Hall concerts in Novem- 29 Vespers week mission was certainly heard Phase 11 musical excursion began on July during their final stop in Sibe- 29-30 a tour 21 and consisted of perfor- ria. The Ensemble had the op- 30 Community Church mances in England, Scotland, Ire- portunity to witness through music to an average of 4,000 land and Siberia. ovembe The tour began with a brief stop Christians each evening during 1-5 Health Promotions Week in London, England, where the En- a week of Evangelistic crusade 3 SA Fast Break semble had the incredible oppor- meetings. In addition to per- Chapel forming for the people of Si- Blood Drive beria, the Ensemble also took 5 (CC at the General Conference time to interact with younger Vespers audience members and pass out ber. For an upcoming concert Singspiration gifts such as crayons, paper, bal- schedule, please contact the music Phase II-Health Ministries loons and clothes to children in a department at (30I) 891-4025 or 6 Community Church local orphanage. check their home page at Loaves and Fishes The New England Youth En- www.cs.cuc.edu/%7Emusic. semble did encoun- Sabbath Surge-Holocaust Museum ter problems, which NEYE tour have come to be ex- 1-9 Writers Conference pected with any tour 1-13 International Week in a foreign country. 8 Teach-A-Kid Some of the prob- 10 Chapel tunity to perform a noon concert lems included lan- 12-13 Band tour in St. George's Chapel of Windsor guage barriers, ill- 12 Loaves and Fishes Castle. The Ensemble also per- nesses from strange Vespers-NEYE formed for a Saturday evening food and conflicts 13 Community Church with the airlines in concert at Newbold College, fol- Loaves and Fishes lowed by two full days of sight- transporting instru- 14 SA Jazz & Java seeing in London. ments. However, 15-19 Survival Drive The next stop was Glasco, these problems did * Home games noted only. Scotland, for the annual interna- not prevent the En- tional string festival held at the semble from spreading their mis- Royal Scottish Academy of Music sion. "The ensemble showed the and Arts, where the Ensemble best spirit I've ever seen," said participated in a week of classes director Dr. Virginia-Gene columbia union college news october 1999 and workshops. The festival Rittenhouse. "They really ended with a concert featuring worked together on this tour." soloists Naomi Burns and Mark Terry Burns, a junior biology and 'ay is published in the Visitor each month by Columbia Union College • President: Charles Scriven • Editor: Jen Caracole • Communication Consultant: George Johnson Jr. • 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 • (800) 835-4212 • http://www.cuc.edu VISITOR, October 15,1999 7

Union Church school enrollment is up

amlet Canosa, vice president of education for the systems are improving. The response received regarding Columbia Union Conference, reports that enroll- the special edition of the Visitor (May 1, 1999) on Nment for the 10 secondary schools operated by the education was very positive. Safe and Sound, a video Seventh-day Adventist Church in our eight-state region produced by Pacific Union College in Angwin, Califor- increased by three percent, and the enrollment for K-10 nia, and widely distributed and viewed across the Co- schools increased more than 11 percent. lumbia Union by Adventists and nonmembers alike, "I am ecstatic about the enrollment!" exclaimed features testimonies from nonmember parents who Canosa. "The Lord so richly blessed the efforts of our happily send their children to our Advent-ist schools. entire education team at every level," he said. Prelimi- Coupled with effective marketing and recruiting strate- nary projections suggest the enrollment increase ap- gies at the institutional and conference levels, the re- proached 600 students. This is among the highest sulting blessing is considerable growth. increases in decades. S. Last and not least, the dedication of our teachers According to Canosa, several key factors contrib- and administrators. They are the "front-line" warriors uted to the enrollment increase. for Him in our educational ministry. 1. Foremost, the Lord's leading! There is a full commitment to prayerfully seek His will in the direction of our education programs at the institutional, conference and union levels. 2. Fine educational administrators at every K-10 enrollment figures level. The Columbia Union is truly blessed Allegheny East 1,267/1,313 up 11.29 perm) with talented, dedicated and hard-working (13 schools) educational leaders. When coupled with the gifted teaching corps in our conferences, many Allegheny West 191 /236 parents (Adventist and non-Adventist alike) (4 schools) find Adventist education very appealing for Chesapeake 960/1,021 their children. (16 schools) 3. The Columbia Union has moved forward 114 / 120 in a strategic way to greatly improve the selec- (9 schools)

tion and development of our leadership and New Jersey 421 / 462 teaching personnel by employing Gallup's (8 schools) Principal and Teacher Perceiver processes at 814 / 854 all levels. Moreover, there is a broadening (19 schools) commitment to provide top quality profes- sional growth opportunities to both teachers Pennsylvania 370 / 497 and administrators. (16 schools) 4. Our marketing and recruiting delivery Potomac 1,397 / 1,670 (19 schools)

Total 5.534 / 6.159 NREIMil nrollme (1114 schools) 214 Blue Mountain 206 up 3 percent 0 400 800 1200 1600 1800 2400 2800 3200 4000 4800 5600 6000 91 Garden State 103 .1998-1999 enrollment _1=1999-2000 enrollment 162 Highland View 188 97 Mount Vernon 88

Pine Forge 12 Both graphs are preliminary enrollment fig- Richmond 14 ures as of September 24. 249 Shenandoah Valley 241

Spring Valley 378 Takoma 401 24 Tidewater Adventist 31

Columbia Union Total 0 500 1000 1500

[ .1998-1999 enrollment =1999-2000 enrollment

8 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 1t/entist HealthCare in the Columbia Union

Adventist HealthCare and ihe community

his month, Robert Jepson describes on the conclusion of the funding initiative, meet the institute lead- following pages some of the financial linkage ership and tour the new facility. between the Church and our health-care institu- There was a large poster behind the podium that all tions. His description is an excellent summary for could see as the large group of community leaders gathered most of the regions or divisions of Adventist in the atrium of the hospital. The goal of $26,000,000 was HealthCare institutions across North America. Each displayed, but below this number were blank cards that of our regional corporations has various constituencies or when turned over represented the actual dollars raised, and communities that our executives and leadership teams have that number was $28,200,000. This came about because of the opportunity to interact with. Obviously, the Church a strong history of solid linkage with the Dayton/Kettering linkage is a major focus for our executives. community! It also came about because senior leaders of Health care is delivered locally, and consequently, our in- the institution are very active in the community and have stitutions are centers of community involvement and focus. gained the trust of hundreds of influential community lead- Our leadership teams never take their eyes off of the privi- ers who are willing to lend their name and time to projects lege of working within a faith-based organization, but as a like this for Kettering Adventist HealthCare. community-based organization, they also realize the oppor- Space does not permit me to describe the hundreds of tunity and necessity of meeting the needs of that local com- wonderful opportunities for linkage with our communities munity. To do so requires our leaders to be very active in that take place each year within the two health-care regions community leadership roles and. various civic organizations. of the Columbia Union Conference. Linkage is a two-way What is so unique is the outpouring of good will toward street. Our linkage to the Church is always first and very our health-care institutions. Literally thousands of people strong. Our linkage to our communities is equally impor- assist our faith-based hospitals with their mission every tant and must always be uppermost in the fulfillment of year. This assistance comes through volunteer board mem- our mission! The members of our Adventist core leadership berships, hospital volunteers, donors, etc. This past Thurs- group always find their personal leadership ministry to be day evening (September 9) is a good example of how this rather awesome, as they stand in the middle and manage a all plays out in a community setting. faith-based institution for the Church on behalf of very de- The Kettering Medical Center Foundation Board ac- serving and diverse communities. Once again, I invite you cepted the challenge over three years ago to raise a total of to remember in prayer our institutional leaders and the $26,000,000 so that the medical center could establish a thousands of employees associated with them as Columbia new neuro-science institute. Today, the Wallace-Kettering Union Adventist HealthCare facilities continue to welcome Neuro-Science Institute is a reality with world-class physi- more than 1.2 million patients each year cians utilizing new and sophisticated equipment that is not to a place of healing. available in any other institution in the world at this time. On September 9, the foundation board invited the commu- Ron M. Wisbey is chairman of Adventist nity to come to the hospital and celebrate the successful HealthCare and Kettering Medical Center.

is published in the Visitor each month by Adventist alkti4kt Ileahhlare in the Columbia Union. Editor: Kimberly Luste Moran • Mid-Atlantic HealthCare Liaison: Ron M. Wisbey Regional correspondents: Deborah McCollough • Robert Jepson

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 9 .14i The financial liu Church and heald

Yet health care has changed dramatically over the years, both clinically and administratively. During the 1980s, the Church, concerned about the as- cending liability it faced from various health-care institutions it owned, decided to change its relationship with these facilities. As a result, the national Adventist health system was divided into regional organizations with separate ownership groups. In the mid-Atlantic region, the "ownership" of Adventist HealthCare, which included three hospitals (Hackettstown Community Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Ad- ventist Hospital), as well as home health agencies and nursing centers, rests with an entity called the Columbia Union Health-care Corporation (CUHC), a board whose members are Adventists, lay and clergy. This board (ownership) meets several times each year for a report from Adventist HealthCare's executive leadership and various op- erational boards. As the legal structure between the Church and its health-care institutions changed, the financial relationship had to change as well. And while the Church does not receive money from the various health-care systems' balance sheets, it does finan- cially benefit from the health-care entities. Follow- ing are some of the benefits the Adventist Church receives from the Adventist HealthCare system. (Please note: "Adventist Health Care" specifi- cally refers to the corporate entity that operates facilities and services in the mid-Atlantic region. This differs from the term "Adventist health care," which refers generically to all Seventh-day Advent- ist health entities.) Name recognition and promotion Our name, Adventist HealthCare, readily iden- tifies us as a faith-based organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and as such, all of our signage, brochures, letterhead, business cards, press releases, etc., include the over the years, there has been consider- name "Adventist." As one example, a lighted sign able controversy and debate regarding with the words "Adventist HealthCare" rests atop the the relationship, financial and other- organization's support center (corporate office) in Rock-

son wise, between the Seventh-day Advent- ville, Maryland, off 1-270, a busy highway that connects ist Church and its various health-care the Capital Beltway with north suburbs in Maryland. As

Jep entities, especially the hospitals. Some we meet regularly with community leaders and commu- t have wondered: Why is there not a nity groups, and through community awareness surveys ber closer link between the Church and its we have conducted, we find the organization regularly health-care entities? What benefit does the Church gain from referred to as "the Adventists" or "the Adventist hospi- Ro 0 these health-care services? What is the financial relationship tal." During a recent meeting between representatives by between the Church and the health-care systems? To begin from the City of Takoma Park and Washington Adventist d answering these questions, a brief historical perspective pro- Hospital to plan a road race, city officials cited a number te r vides some important context to the issue. of reasons for wanting to hold the event on Sunday, not o As most know, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has the least of which was respect for the fact that Adventists been in the business of health care for well over 100 years. worship on Saturday. Rep

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chapels at all three of our hospitals are prominently located off of the main lobby and easily accessible for patients, staff, physicians and visitors. Two prints depicting Christ as the Master Healer hang in the lobby of Adventist HealthCare's support center. The prints are copies of artist Nathan Green's works "Chief of the Medical Staff" and "The Phy- sician's Prayer." Furthermore, a "Christian Depiction Task Force," com- menced by Cory Chambers, president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, has developed additional symbols of the Chris- tian faith that will be placed in our facilities. These symbols, which include stained glass, are consistent with the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Tithes and offerings Most of Adventist HealthCare's executive leadership, as well as a number of other employees, are active members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and as such support the Church's work through the donation of personal Tithes and offerings. Prevention and wellness services Adventist HealthCare spends considerable resources each year promoting the Seventh-day Adventist Church's unique health message. Through its prevention and wellness department, Adventist HealthCare offers health education classes, support group meetings, free screenings and lectures, a health ministry program for area churches and many other programs and services. Support for Adventist education Promotion of the Sabbath message Officials from Adventist HealthCare support the Chris- The hospitals within the Adventist HealthCare system tian education mission of our Adventist colleges. Recently, promote the Sabbath message of the Adventist Church. Em- Adventist HealthCare has engaged in a joint partnership ployees and physicians have commented that the environ- with Columbia Union College to support the school's ment in our hospitals changes dramatically during the health education curriculums. Adventist HealthCare also Sabbath hours in a manner noticeably different from other, actively recruits graduates from the school's nursing and non-Adventist facilities. During the Sabbath hours, our gift allied health programs. shops are closed, and only departments essential to patient An oasis of Christian healing care are open. Tens of thousands of people enter our three hospitals each year as employees, physicians, patients or visitors. Many of these individuals do not regularly attend a worship service each week, so our buildings and services provide an opportunity to witness and minister to Christ's healing love. This healing ministry is visibly represented with appropriate symbols and messages of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. A picture of Christ is prominently displayed in the main lobby of Hackettstown Community Hospital, and the main lobby of Washington Adventist Hospital includes a three-paneled stained glass work of art depicting a spiritual theme. Every morning, a devotional called "Words to Live by" is broadcast over the intercom at Shady Grove. Every evening, a meditation is broadcast over the speaker system at Hackettstown Community Hospital, including a special meditation message introducing the Sabbath hours. The

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 11 Information "This is a safe, effective alternative sorts of fun fall foods. There was also Washington Adventist Hospital for patients who previously had little a pumpkin pie contest, and many hope of resuming a normal life be- showed off their baking skills with a WAH physician performs cause of the progression of disease in pie made from a favorite recipe. new procedure the heart and the amount of blockage Children ages 4 to 10 were invited The world's first mechanical PMR in the arteries," noted Shawl. to enter an art contest. Entries con- cardiology procedure designed to During the procedure, a catheter is tained a minimum of 85 percent natu- treat patients with a severe form of threaded through the femoral artery ral materials; the balance could be in heart disease into the heart. A tiny needle, crayon or pencil. Completed works has been which rotates at about 1,000- were brought to the fair and judged performed 2,000 revolutions per min- by age group. by Dr. ute, is then placed inside The fall festival was an afternoon Fayaz A. the catheter and used to of fun for everyone. Shawl, di- drill tiny holes in the heart. rector These holes create channels interventional for blood to flow through cardiology at the heart, thus bypassing the Washington severely clogged arteries that Adventist Hospi- restrict the necessary supply of tal. Dr. Shawl per- blood. This concept was derived formed the procedure from the heart of reptiles, which cir- on seven patients dur- culates blood through channels rather ing a trip to India. The than blood vessels. procedure, known as mechanical Per- Shawl expects to be performing cutaneous Myocardial Revascular- mechancial PMR on a trail basis in ization (PMR), is designed for the United States by the spring of patients who suffer from large, dif- 2000. Cr fused blockages in their arteries and for whom other forms of treatment, WAH annual fall festival offers fun such as angioplasty and bypass sur- for all ages gery, either have not worked or are This year's fall festival for Washing- not an option. Many of these patients ton Adventist Hospital was held on suffer from severe angina (chest pain) Wednesday, October 6. The festival or have severely limited mobility as a featured guessing games, pumpkin result of their condition. carving contests, a craft fair and all

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YOUR CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • OBER 1999

Farewell to a faithful friend Just a few days ago, Once again, we say farewell to a faith- and his deep spiritual commitment to we celebrated the 100th ful and fruitful steward as Paul Saint- Christ and the Church have been a great anniversary of the Chesa- Villiers leaves Chesapeake to assume the blessing to our constituency. He will be peake Conference at our post of development officer for the Amaz- greatly missed. mid-term constituency ing Facts ministry in Sacramento, Cali- Paul's presence meeting. What an inspira- fornia. Paul came to Chesapeake four around the confer- tion it was to relive some of years ago as director of trust services and ence headquarters the memories of God's lead- stewardship from the New Jersey Con- will also be missed, ing in the past. To have President's ference. Prior to that, he had worked for as he was a true team four past presidents share F,_ocus two years with Amazing Facts while it player. We have their insights on our history as a was still headquartered in Frederick, been privileged to conference was truly a highlight. We surely Maryland. They have been courting him share the past four have had our challenges through the years, and to return to their ministry for quite some years with him. Paul Saint-Villiers our God has been sufficient to meet them all! It time. Paul had resisted their overtures His wife, Paula, will also be working reminds us of the truth that "he is able to do until just recently, when it became obvi- for Amazing Facts. His eldest daughter, exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask ous to him and his family that this is what Ashley, is attending Newbold College in or think" (Ephesians 3:20). the Lord intended for their future. His England, and daughters Evonne and Alli- On every page of the New Testament, there services have been in demand by other son will be enrolled in one of our schools meets you a wonderful sense of energy and conferences and institutions around the in the Sacramento area. vitality. Those people were almost uncannily division throughout his time in Chesa- efficient and adequate to life's most difficult peake. demands. It is important to notice that they Paul's ministry has made a tremen- never attributed it to anything in themselves. Chesapeake dous impact throughout the Chesapeake The constant watchword of the New Testa- Conference. The trust services depart- Pathfinders attend ment is never "We are able!" It is always "He is ment has maintained a high level of pro- able!" And when they are saying that, they are ficiency during his tenure. His kind Oshkosh camporee looking straight at Christ. And on that basis, Christian manner, his professionalism and they made the most staggering claims. A total of 383 Pathfinders from 18 attention to detail, his preaching, his mu- A thousand difficulties may lie across the different Chesapeake clubs joined with sic ministry, his stewardship seminars path: He is able to bring us through! Tempta- nearly 22,000 others in Oshkosh, Wis- tions may threaten wreck and ruin: He is able to consin, for the Discover the Power In- give the victory! All the way through, there All this is yours and mine if we are ternational Pathfinder Camporee. Held keeps breaking out the rallying trumpet-note. Christ's! in early August, the camporee drew par- He is able! We have nothing to fear for the fu- ticipants from 48 countries. I encourage you to take your concordance ture. Because we move into that future The days were spent enjoying air shows and look up all the texts that use the phrase "He fully aware of God's leading and His (a specialty of Oshkosh), doing commu- is able," and you will be amazed at the number teachings in our past history and be- nity service projects, performing uni- of references. Able to help the tempted, able to cause we are fully persuaded that "He is formed marches and a host of other save to the uttermost, able to support and keep able to keep that which we have com- activities. In all, there were more than 200 you from falling, able to subdue all things to mitted, unto him against that day!" honor classes and activities to choose from. Himself, able to secure you in death's decisive NEVILLE HARCOMBE Chesapeake provided other Pathfinders hour, able to surpassyour dreams of the future. President with the opportunity to hold a Pinewood a Continued on page 15

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New faces in the Zapara Award for Teaching Excellence in curriculum for lower- 1993. In her off time, Malissa enjoys cook- grade students. She en- classroom ing, spending time with family and singing. joys photography, travel Jane McCall is the first- and outdoor activities to eighth-grade/head teacher with her husband and fel- The educational ministry in Chesapeake of our Berkeley Springs low teacher, James. has undergone a large number of personnel school, commuting from James Stuart teaches Ingrid Stuart changes, and we are pleased to introduce the Hagerstown, where her hus- in the eighth-grade class- new teachers in this issue. band is pastor of the Willow room and also handles ninth- to 12th-grade Jennifer Bell is teach- Brook church. Jane's inter- math at Spencerville. He hopes to one day ing grades one through three ests include reading, hiking, study biology on the doctoral at West Wilmington and is Jane McCall bird watching and health level. His outside-the-class- a recent graduate of Colum- studies. She hopes to pursue a master's degree room interests range from rock bia Union College. She enin curriculum, counseling or reading. climbing and mountain biking joys cooking and camping AngelaMisselhorn is the to photography and wood- and has set a personal goal new instructor for grades working. Someday, he hopes Jennifer Bell of mastering two languages. three through eight at Cross- to live overseas and learn a Laura Clemmer returns roads Adventist School in second language. He wants to to Spencerville (where she Ellicott City. She brings her James Stuart make his classroom academi- once was a student) to teach interests in creative writing, cally stimulating and fun at the same time. the third grade. Laura is also listening and foreign lan- Brad Tanguay is teach- a recent graduate of CUC guages (French and Japa- ing grades five through eight Angela and plans to eventually con- Laura nese) to the classroom. She at Eastern Shore Junior Misselhorn tinue her studies to the doc- Clemmer hopes to pursue an advanced Academy. Although new to toral level. Her communication skills, ability degree someday and to write a children's book. the teaching profession, to complete tasks and computer skills should She likes to be regarded as ateacherwho empow- Brad is well known to con- do her well in achieving her goals. ers her students to be thinkers, as well as creative stituents of the school as an Lisa Grant is a first-year and productive individuals. enthusiastic supporter of teacher covering grades three Jean Prest is the seventh - Christian education. His grad through eight at the Park school and eighth-grade teacher and other interests include bird Tanguay in Salisbury. A graduate of principal of the Crossroads watching, canoeing, camping, cooking and Southern Adventist University, school. She came out of her being a father and husband. she looks forward to someday retirement to fill the vacuum Beverly Waln is the Lisa Grant working on a master's degree in created when former Princi- second-grade teacher at special education. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys pal Kaye Jones had to resign Spencerville, where her sewing/quilting, reading and listening to music. fora family health emergency. Jean Prest friendly, enthusiastic man- Jane Lanning returns to Jean brings vast experience to her work. She ner endears her to her stu- Spencerville as music teacher has taught on every level of Adventist educa- dents and her creativity, after a break for graduate study tion, from one-room schools to graduate-level music and arts and crafts and a period of teaching music classes. She also has experience as a superin- interests make the class- at the Washington Episcopal tendent of education. Thank you, Jean, for room fun. Outside the Beverly School. Jane's creative and en- stepping forward to meet a need. classroom, Beverly spends Waln Jane thusiastic approach to music William Singh is the new her time reading, doing cross-stitch, crafts Lanning education instills a love for mu- principal at Fastern Shore Jun- and watching her two sons play basketball. sic in her students. When not in the classroom, ior Academy and teaches Jim Ziesmer teaches Bible, she pursues her love of gardening, sewing, grades seven through 10. He history and psychology in reading, traveling and playing the piano. She brings a special friendliness to grades nine through 12 at is also an experienced piano instructor. his relationships with students Spencerville. Jim is a graduate Malissa Luste is the new and staff. He loves to travel and of Oakwood College and the principal and teacher of grades William experience different customs theological seminary at An- Singh seven and eight at Atholton. and foods, and he has a special drews University. He is an or- Jim Ziesmer Organizational skills, thor- interest in science-related projects. dained minister and loves to oughness and genuine con- Ingrid Stuart is the new language and share Christ with young people in the class- cern for her students have health instructor at Spencerville Adventist room. His wife, Sharon, is also working at been the hallmarks of her Malissa Academy. She teaches Spanish to the acad- Spencerville as the supervisor of the after- Luste teaching career and won her a emy students and is developing a Spanish school care program.

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Chesapeake Conference Enrollment Ten-year Comparison

SCHOOL 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Atholton 70 68 78 73 87 71 67 83 92 104 Berkeley Springs 27 22 26 16 20 15 15 8 13 14 Crest Lane 20 11 18 15 15 16 18 20 17 11 Crossroads 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 16 27 54 David G. Fleagle 13 9 7 10 11 11 14 7 13 14 Eastern Shore 61 51 66 74 76 57 38 37 41 44 Frederick 75 83 62 54 64 66 66 78 69 65 Friendship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 12 GBJA 73 74 66 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 HVA 149 161 157 152 160 137 158 164 188 Hudson 23 10 30 30 19 7 7 7 10 9 Martin Barr 19 14 28 35 27 28 34 24 18 24 Mt. Aetna 120 122 104 84 95 109 85 71 81 89 New Life 16 8 10 18 20 12 25 28 32 0 Park 10 13 13 14 25 26 25 21 19 20 Rocky Knoll 26 41 37 44 44 53 59 52 53 55 Spencerville 150 186 188 215 236 255 244 285 242 251 Susquehanna 18 27 22 25 26 26 14 22 15 16 Wilmington 36 45 57 60 53 60 42 43 48 51

TOTAL 757 933 973 977 970 972 901 960 960 1,021

Continued from page 13 light shine for Jesus. The Derby on the computerized track designed evening culminated with by members of Frederick Church. Special an awesome display of fire- thanks to Herb and Marilyn Dennison, works, reminding every Bobby Gage and Ralph Reed (all of Fred- Pathfinder of the camp- erick), who ran the derby for the 800 Path- oree theme to "Discover finders who entered cars. the Power." A special highlight for Chesapeakeyoung people was the witnessing of the baptism of Jeremy Drinks from Waldorf, Maryland. And on the closing night program, the Path- Pastor Doug Renne- wanz (left) and Youth finders held aloft 22,000 lit candles, signify- Director Pete Braman ing their desire and commitment to let their inspect the troops.

Parades were a frequent part of the daily program.

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Lay advisory retreat

On the weekend of September 11, a group Dick and Barbara of more than 100 people gathered at Mt. Liston of Frederick Aetna Camp for the annual lay advisory Church and fea- retreat. This year's retreat was organized by tured Elder Rudy Torres, former pastor of Sligo Church and current pastor of Garden Grove Church in the Southern California Conference. Pastor Torres' focus on grace as displayed in the parables of Highland View Academy's Highlanders sing in concert. Jesus touched the members of the LAC deeply. His gentle and concert, and the evening was capped off by a compelling manner disarmed the listeners as concert from the Tooley family of Middletown he unfolded the hidden gems of several of the Valley. The weekend of food, fun, fellowship parables. The weekend was punctuated by and spiritual blessings concluded with a busi- beautiful music and warm fellowship. On ness meeting on Sunday morning, when Dick Pastor Rudy Torres opens up fresh per- Sabbath afternoon, the Highlanders from Liston was elected to replace the retiring spectives on the parables. Highland View Academy provided a short LAC president, Millie Laird.

Baptisms at the Linthicum and Brooklyn churches

Recent baptisms have added new members to the Brooklyn and Linthicum Chesapeake churches. Pictured clockwise are, from left to right: (above, left) Pastor Maurice is produced monthly by the Chesapeake Con- Bascom with Sharon Metcalf Harris, ference of Seventh-day Adventists. Editor: Pedro Luis, Christina Luis, Deborah Rob Vandeman; Editorial Assistant: Barbara- Fitzpatrick and Randolph Dull at Brooklyn Lee Boyd; Layout: Wayne Hall. Items of Church; (above, right) Amanda Wilson, interest for the Chesapeake Challenge may be Nugent Gibson, Nicholas Gramkow and sent to 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, MD Justin Snyder, newly added to Linthicum 21044; or faxed to (410) 995-1434. For more Church; and (right) two more new information, phone (410) 995-1910. Linthicum members, Rachel Lovelace and Lewis Addison.

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 The 14 c 1)lood 9 Modern-day devotional parable shows there's power in Christ's "blood" One night during a church service, a young woman felt 18 that "when anyone becomes a Christian, he becomes a the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore." and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. The young A new life has begun! All these new things are from God, woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs who brought us back to Himself through what Christ Jesus and prostitution. But the change in her was evident. As has done" (Living Bible). Ephesians 1:7 says: "So overflow- time went on, she became a faithful member of the con- ing is His kindness towards us that He took away all our gregation. She eventually became involved in the min- sins through the blood of His Son, by whom we are saved" istry, teaching young children. (Living Bible). Paul continues with this thought in It was not very long until this faithful young Ephesians 4:31 and 32, where he says: "Stop woman had caught the eye and heart of the being mean, bad-tempered and angry. Quar- pastor's son. The relationship grew, and reling, harsh words, and dislike of others they began to make wedding plans. should have no place in your lives. Instead, This is when the problems began. be kind to each other, tenderhearted, for- You see, about half of the church giving one another, just as God has for- did not think that a woman with a given you because you belong to past such as hers was suitable for Christ" (Living Bible). a pastor's son. The church began One of the scariest things Jesus to argue and fight about the mat- ever said was: "Your heavenly Fa- ter, so they decided to have a ther will forgive you if you forgive meeting. As the people made those who sin against you; but if their arguments and tensions in- you refuse to forgive them, He will creased, the meeting was getting not forgive you" (Matthew 6:14 and completely out of hand. 15, Living Bible). The young woman became very If the blood of Jesus does not upset about all the things being cleanse the other person completely, brought up about her past. As she then it cannot cleanse us completely. If began to cry, the pastor's son stood that is the case, then we are all in a lot to speak. He could not bear the pain of trouble. it was causing his wife-to-be. He be- Colossians 1:12-14 records these gan to speak, and his statement was words of Paul: "Always thankful to the Fa- this: "My fiancee's past is not what is on ther who has made us qualified to share all trial here. What you are questioning is the the wonderful things that belong to those who ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. live in the kingdom of light. For He has rescued us Today, you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. So, does it out of the darkness and gloom of Satan's kingdom and wash away sin or not?" brought us into the kingdom of His dear Son, who bought The whole church began to weep as they realized that our freedom with His they had been slandering the blood of the Lord, Jesus Christ. blood and forgave us all Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past and our sins" (Living Bible). use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. SUBMITTED BY A CHURCH MEMBER VIA DATES Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the gospel of E-MAIL the Lord Jesus. The Bible says in II Corinthians 5:17 and October 22-24 Pathfinder Classoree—TVYC is published in the Visitor each month by the New Jersey Conference. October 22-24 President, Dowell Chow 2160 Brunswick Avenue Men's Retreat Editor, Kimberly Luste Maran Trenton, NJ 08648 November 28 Editorial Assistant, Gloria Turcios (609) 392-7131 Association Board, Executive Committee

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 17 W-11-AT'S -11-11PP-ENING AT What's n at Ga The enrollme

Adam James—Adam especially Garden State Academy is likes that he is a day student. He works off campus with his praising God for all the father. Adam attends almost every activity during the returning and new students weekends and enjoys fellowship with his classmates. enrolled this year. Billy Tomlinson—Billy enjoys dorm life and his Our enroll- friends. He also enjoys sports and cars. He plans to ment is at a Rahneeka attend college. Hazelton John Sickel—John lives off new high, campus. He likes the staff, faculty and his fellow with 105 students. He plans to join the armed forces. students Rahneeka Hazel- ton—Rahneeka gracing was influenced to come to the GSA by her sister, an halls alumnus of '95. of the She likes the staff, academy. Meet some faculty and students. of these new and Rahneeka has Paul Hyppolite been a day student returning students. for the past three years. She enjoys the activities and dorm life so Students much that she is living in the starting their dorm this year. She fourth year at GSA wants to be a child psy- Tathyana Geneve— chologist. Tathyana is of Haitian Paul descent and is here Hyppo- with her brother, lite—Paul Pierre. She was influ- is of Hai- enced to attend GSA tian de- by Mrs. Blot, a GSA scent. He board member. She enjoys has a wonderful voice GSA and and, if you need to have is very your hair cut or styled, happy to just go to her, and she'll do have re- a great job. Tathyana plans to turned. He 1)4111 r.1 P,41 attend college. was hit by a car

18 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 -11-11PPENRIG AT en State Academy? up to 105!!!

this past summer and is very is looking forward to a grateful to God for a great re- career in that field. covery. He plans to join the armed forces. Four cousins Annya DeGracia— Merry Annya lives across the Grace—Merry street from GSA. She is is attending a quiet young lady and GSA for her plans to attend a tech- first year, nical school. along with Joy Mairura—Joy "The cousins" three cousins. lives in the dorm. She They were born is very happy to return in Indonesia. to GSA. She plans to at- She likes the idea tend college and study in the that she needs to be medical field. responsible for herself. Lidya Pangkey—This is New students Lidya's first year at GSA. She Liliana Pinilla— enjoys being responsible Liliana came to GSA for herself and is trying for the spiritual ex- hard to become a veg- perience. She is \ etarian. She likes the a senior and new friends, teachers likes the idea and the cornfields. that GSA is She plans to work in one big fam- a travel-related field. ily. She plans Jane Pai—Jane to go into the was influenced to medical field. attend GSA by her Sandy But- parents ler—Sandy and wanted to be her l'athyana Gcnc‘ the first in her cousins. family to She plans attend to be a physical therapist. GSA. Billy Lasut—Billy's first She has lots of friends from her year at GSA is filled with church here. Sandy enjoys the new Christian friends. He Christian atmosphere and spends time with his drama class. She plans to go to three cousins and enjoys college. dorm life. He is interested in a career in vis- Returning student ual arts. John Krug—John is a senior and is starting his second year at GSA. He is looking forward to graduating with his friends. He thanks God for influencing him to come here. John is learning a lot at work in the computer lab and 1\111141,1,1111i

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New Jersey is heading for a banner year when it comes the way down to the meetings, I ran into terrible traffic. It to soul-winning. It looks like some records may be bro- was a typical Friday. As I was driving, I was thinking: ken. This year has offered us a window of op- "There's no way that we'll have many people out for the portunity for evangelism like none that I have first session." Wrong; 158 people were out for the first witnessed before. People today are wide awake session. I stayed by to see how the crowd would look for and looking for answers! Why are there so many the second session. More than 250 people came out! catastrophes? What is going They only have a couple of weeks to happen with Y2K? They left now. The attendance of non-Ad- realize that times are chang- Evangelism is alive ventists has grown throughout the ing. We have had a record series. Praise God! number of people coming and well here in What do we have to look forward out to meetings in 1999. to for the rest of the year? Almost ev- In February, we started a ery district in our conference is in- series of meetings in our New Jersey! volved with METRO '99, either with a Newark English Church. Leo live series or a satellite series. Some Schreven was the evangelist (from It is Written). More are doing "La Red" with Pastor Alejandro BullOn, which is than 650 people came out the first night. We have 92 a Spanish-language satellite program. Some are going to baptisms to be doing Doug Bachelor's series. There are several other Public evangelism works date. Praise evangelists coming in to do live series. And many of our God! The pastors are holding their own crusades. Whatever they congregation is now talking about planting a new church. choose, I know God will bless their meetings. The members are really excited. Something else we are really excited about is that more In August, Russell Burrill started an evangelistic series than 100 families have purchased the small satellite in the gym at Delaware Valley Junior Academy. On the dishes and are going to have METRO '99 in their homes first night, I decided I would go and check it out. They had with neighbors and friends coming to the meetings. decided to have two sessions each night. The first session Evangelism is alive and well here in New Jersey! would start at 5:15 p.m., and the second session would ED BARNETT Evangelism Director begin at 7:15 p.m. I decided to go to the first session. On Mars of happiness Camden Spanish Pathfinders visit elderly member

Tito Gomez, a faithful member of visit brother Tito. For many of these After speaking to him for a while, Camden Spanish Church, is currently kids, this was their first experience in we decided to sing some songs with residing at the Woodbine Convales- a convalescent center. him. The kids began to sing, and cent Home. For 10 years, he served Some of them felt that's when it happened. The the church as a deacon. The only strange, and others kids started to notice tears in thing that stopped him from continu- felt sad, while oth- brother Tito's eyes. The ing was his health. Over the past few ers tried to keep a more the kids sang, the years, brother Tito had suffered two smile on their faces more the tears fell. heart attacks and three strokes. His as they walked Brother Tito tried to wife, who is a believer, has been by through the halls. sing the songs, but he his side for many years. Seeing many people was too emotional. Some The church has also continued to in pain, others lonely of the kids could not hold keep in contact with him. Some of the and some sad was back their tears, either. The church women go every Saturday and not easy for the kids. ones who knew him got close take him homemade food, especially However, they had de- and hugged him. When we fin- his favorites (rice, beans and plan- cided to do their best to make ished singing, brother Tito gave the tains). They also sing songs and read them feel better. kids advice to never leave Jesus. He the Bible to him. When we got to Tito's room, he said he hoped to see everyone in One afternoon this past April, the was in bed listening to Christian mu- heaven. He reminded the kids that Camden Shepherds Path- sic. As he saw the kids come into his those were not tears of sadness but of finder Club made arrange- room, a smile lit his face. He was very happiness, the happiness of seeing ments to go in uniform and happy to see the kids. kids do the work Jesus asked us to do.

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 OHIO CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER lo Spring Valley Academy visits Honduras

his past June, I was involved in the mission project to San Pedro TSula, Honduras. Thirty-eight people, including students, faculty and other adults, spent two weeks in San Pedro Sula working on the first phase of an elementary church school. We met many new people who opened their hearts to us and welcomed us warmly to Honduras. These people made a deep impact on our lives. Our first day on the job, after rising at 4 a.m. and having breakfast and worship, we boarded a bus and arrived at the work site at 6 o'clock. Over the next week and a half, we contributed in many different Spring Valley Academy's mission trip group ways to the building project; some workers sifted sand, others made mortar and stresses we experienced. cement and others handed and laid block. I am so glad I went on this mission trip. Every day, the school building changed I came back home with a new sense of and formed. what my mission in life is. I returned Throughout the first week, we were understanding more what really matters in San Pedro Sula, our SVA group led out in life—that is, relationships with family, each night in a Week of Prayer at the friends and, most importantly, Jesus Christ. church. Our pastor on the trip, SVA alum- JANELLE COBB nus Chad Stuart (1997), coordinated our 1999 Spring Valley Academy Graduate participation in Scripture, prayer and special music and gave a devotional message. While there, we also had experiences that made us grow as individuals. Most Elementary schools in Ohio of us were immersed in a language we did not speak fluently. We experienced the Kids galore! dramatic cultural change with the different food and climate. We met with chal- Number of schools: 20 lenges when many on our team became ill. But God was with us throughout the Opening day attendance: 854 whole trip. Our lives were immersed in Number of teachers: 56 God and what He does in our lives every New school: Athens with eight students day. Our blessings outnumbered the

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 21 MISSION OHIO Y2K bug at Spring Valley Academy he Y2K bug has come to various humane societies, stay at Spring Valley Acad- arts and cultural organiza- Temy, or so hope the stu- tions and social service dents and faculty. The "Year to Kare," agencies. or Y2K, campaign kicked off with A faculty social commit- banners and a high school "Day at tee has also been organized, the Beach." Neil Richmund, SVA led by Kern Schnell, English chaplain and Bible teacher, is very teacher, and Neil Richmund, happy with the student and faculty to plan events to help fac- excitement for the campaign. Neil ulty members strengthen says he received a flyer in the mail their own sense of commu- early in the summer with that theme nity and fellowship. Faculty and began to ognize the religious, ethnic and social have been invited to several get-togethers, think of how a differences, accept them and appreciate such as Sabbath lunches, game nights, focused cam- them"—for the richness they add to ev- picnics and a faculty Christmas party, paign on the eryday life at SVA. same theme There are several features of the would posi- campaign. Banners have been tively impact placed in several high-traffic areas the school. around the school. A "Day at the Surveys Beach" was held at Ceasar's Creek sent out this to give students time to get to know past school each other and build a sense of year to con- fellowship. A new student orienta- s t i t u en t tion, led out by student council Niki Cooper and Jaimi Brown church mem- members and conducted by Nick bers, students and faculty showed obvi- Minder, vice principal, Ralph ous concern from all three groups Schnell, guidance counselor and se- Andrea Rose, Lisa Wetherell, Erica Chu, Linda Rascon and Jessica Merrell regarding the relationships and atmo- nior Bible teacher, and Neil sphere Richmund, was held in early August to which will focus on community outreach help students new to SVA feel more and service. These events will be held comfortable and at home. Heavy throughout the year. recruiting all summer was con- The ultimate goal? To ducted to address questions "model caring, fel- and perceptions about Spring lowship and com- Valley Academy. munity at Spring In addition, it is a goal Valley Academy," of the Y2K, or "Year to Pastor Richmund Kare," campaign that states. To have a little this positive, caring en- bit of heaven on earth. vironment extend be- Opening attendence at Spring Valley yond the walls of SVA at Spring Valley for the Academy. According to Pastor to the community, pro- 1999-2000 school year is Richmund, or "P" as the students affec- moting community 428-146 academy stu- tionately call him, there was a definite service to others with dents and 282 in grades K-8. need to address specific areas within the needs. Students, according CHERYL BAIR school community, including promoting to their interests and abilities, will be Director of Development the concept of caring about differences volunteering regularly at local agencies, students and faculty may have—"to rec- such as the Good Neighbor House, and

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; (740) 397-4665. President, Raj Attiken; Editor, Bette Toscano; Communication Consultant, George Johnson Jr.

22 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 MISSION OHIO A new school year off and running ... at MVA ties was the traditional During this series students and staff en- Handshake (students and joy the option of dressing for "bad hair" staff meeting each other day, "twin" day, "nerd" day and "school face-to-face) followed by spirit" day. swimming and volleyball There is a good spirit of fun and fel- games at Hiawatha Park. lowship among students and staff. Ac- Already this year, there cording to some staff members many has been a weekend of spiri- students are more serious about respon- tual emphasis with guest sibility and academics this school year. It speaker Steve Valles, a 1979 will be a great year at MVA! Opening alumnus and pastor of Day- attendance is 91 students. ton Hillcrest JEANIE HALDEMAN Church. The Director of Development weekend culminated with the traditional Micah Logan, a senior from Detroit, Michigan, and Hide-away Jason Topa, a sophomore village student, study the Day. Students Bible together at Mohican State Park. and staff tudents and staff members gath- choose to hide in the hills ered with anticipation and excite- of Mohican State Park for Sment to see who would be on hiking, Bible games by campus for the 1999-2000 school term. classes, supper and ves- Standing ,in registration lines, greeting pers. Following the old friends and meeting new acquain- 'close of Sabbath, the

group made its way to

Lexington, Ohio, to Above: spin their wheels a Patricia Students enjoy White si bit—students and Linsle junior frotnusk • accompany dir staff members took the M ector,nging and as them ount s"gs their turn at riding go- April Vernon, Ohio, carts! On Sunday, Au- gust 29, the day was devoted to the Fall Picnic. Everyone enjoyed a day in the sun, class competi- Rebecca Nelson, Allison Zollman and Lauren Duke, new fresh- tions men from Mount Vernon, pose for a shot. (Juniors w o n ! ) , tances, unpacking the car and setting up great picnic food and lots of the assigned dormitory room left many fun and fellowship. parents and students exhausted—but During the following with a sense of accomplishment. A new week, students and staff en- year at Mount Vernon Academy begins! joyed the Spirit Week, a stu- Capping off registration day's activi- dent association event. Freshmen organize for Bible game competition.

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 23 MISSION OHIO Ohio Conference Executive Committee acts to support congregation

everal actions taken at the August church, support for Pathfinder and Ad- therefore be designed to meet two objec- 29 meeting of the Ohio Con- venturer Club ministries and conference- tives: Sference Executive Committee are wide events designed to benefit youth 1.Arrange for pastoral leadership for designed to support and assist local con- from our congregations. The leadership congregations that is matched to current gregations. One of the growing needs in needed to provide these services will be needs and contexts; and congregations is for assistance in major funded largely through the reorganiza- 2. Allocate a greater proportion of fundraising and development efforts. tion of the annual summer youth camp resources to the large cities in Ohio. Some congregations see value in estab- operation and from matured trust funds. The vision of the Ohio Conference is lishing endowments to support specific The staff person for this leadership role to be a sisterhood of healthy congrega- ministries, such as a school or evange- will report to Pastor Hubert Cisneros, the tions. "We are wishing to more effec- lism. To provide support for congrega- administration officer responsible for tively support the health and ministry of tions in these endeavors and to help build oversight of youth ministries. local congregations," says President Raj the conference endowment funds, the The executive committee, at its Au- Attiken, referring to the recent commit- services of a development officer will be gust 29 meeting, received additional in- tee actions. "We also want to help maxi- retained. In order to do this without formation on steps being taken to provide mize the effectiveness and potential of adding personnel to the conference staff, increased resources for ministry to our those congregations that are poised for the conference planned giving depart- large population areas in Ohio. Because growth in our major cities," he observed. ment (the former trust services depart- of the vast opportunities for mission out- ment) will be reduced by one staff person. reach in the large cities of Ohio, particu- A plan was also voted to provide more lar attention will be given to congregations support to local congregations in the area and ministries that demonstrate vision, of youth ministry. This support will be leadership and other elements necessary offered in the form of training and devel- for health and growth. The staffing of opment of youth leaders for the local churches in the Ohio Conference will

Abundant Life Fellowship celebrates Christian Passover seder

Edward Chumney served as the officiant and explained the meanings of the bitter herbs, rituals and various actions that take place during a seder. The service was considered by many to be a high Evextbr,, point in their spiritual walk, for it shed much light on the meaning of the Lord's ► November 12-14 Supper and various symbols in the Old Men's Retreat Testament. Perhaps the high point to a Camp Mohaven Christian Seder is when all say, "Next Year in the New Jerusalem." The seder would not have been possible had it not ► November 13 Youth Leadership Workshop been for the dozens of hours Vicki Bargar Worthington Church and ladies of the church poured into the necessary preparations. Also, the service was held at Abundant Life's new church ► November 18-22 uring Easter season, Abun- home at the New Albany United Meth- Youth Leaders' Specialty Convention Cincinnati Convention Center dant Life Fellowship Church odist Church, 20 South 3rd Street, New D relived the last supper experi- Albany, Ohio. ence by celebrating a Christian Pass- ► November 19-20 over Seder. Christian scholar and author Pathfinder Leadership Weekend

24 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Pevmsylvarxict CI{ October 1999 The seeds of Vacation Bible School Active. Energizing. Sometimes loud. Colleen and her husband, Patrick, grew ats happening If you're an Adventist, you can probably up in the Philipsville and northeast areas near T guess what's being described: Vacation Bible Erie. After their marriage, his work took October 27-29 School. Each year, many of the 97 Pennsylva- them to Pittsburgh and then to California. It North American Teen Movement '99 nia Conference churches organize and offer a was while they were in California that they Columbia Union College week of active Bible training for kids. Chil- became familiar with Adventists by attending October 29 dren, churched and unchurched alike, love to a cooking school. Through Danny Vierra, director of the Modern Manna Ministry, they Prayer P.A.T.C.H. (Prayer for spend their summer evenings coloring, sing- Educators and Students) ing, praying, learning about the Bible and were given a copy of The Great Controversy. hearing about Jesus and His love. Following Colleen recalled that she began to read the October 31 are two reports, from different ends of our book but then put it away. Daylight Saving Time ends state, that share how VBS has affected their A year had passed since the initial cooking November 5-7 churches and communities for Christ. school when Colleen and her husband at- Pathfinder Spiritual Retreat tended a health expo sponsored by Vierra. Laurel Lake Camp It was a Sabbath in the summer of 1997, While listening to the main speaker, they the day before Vacation Bible School would were amazed by his statement: "If you are November 5-7 begin. A young mother, Colleen Powell from deceived, you don't know it." That encoun- "Men of Impact" Men's Retreat California, was visiting her family with her ter sparked a desire to know truth. They were Blue Mountain Academy two daughters: Alyssa, age 5; and Mirranda, convicted in their hearts that they needed to November 12-14 age 3. She and her girls attended church that know what Seventh-day Adventists believed. Columbia Union Young Women's day, and when she learned of the upcoming When Colleen picked up The Great Con- Retreat Vacation Bible School, she planned to bring troversy this time, she read it through in one Mount Aetna Camp her children. Continued on page 28 November 26 Prayer P.A.T.C.H. (Prayer for Educators and Students) November 26-28 Hispanic Elders' Seminar

Published in the Visitor by the Pennsylvania Conference President, Mike Cauley Editor, Celina Worley Secretary, Daisy Lopez Communication Consultant, Randy Hall Pennsylvania Conference 720 Museum Road Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 (610) 374-8331, Extension 210 Excited youngsters smile for a group picture during Erie's Vacation Bible School.

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 25 PevAnsylvictvlia CIL OSHKOSH By Autumn Bechtel On Monday, August 9, 1999, Pathfinders from all over the world filled the Experimental Aircraft As- sociation Campground in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ron Whitehead, along with several other staff members, planned a week of discovery, friendships and fun for more than 22,000 people. Discovering the power of prayer, Bible study, the Holy Spirit and friendships composed the nightly meeting themes. The afternoons were jam-packed with honors from model rocketry to coins. There were also parades, world Pathfinders from Pennsylvania proudly salute while waiting for their turn records to break and scuba diving to march in an evening parade. lessons. Pin trading was another pop- ular event. This year, the Oklahoma dream catcher was a hot pin, as well Let's uplift evangelism! as the Bermuda onion. Have you ever had know he had, entitled Is Mary Really The teen barn was a place set aside the experience of God Dead?As he read it, he felt that God for teenagers. Several college stu- leading you in unex- had led him to find the book so he dents, along with youth pastors, put pected ways? That's could share it with Cindy. Cindy together a special afterglow Monday exactly what happened read, believed and was baptized. She through Thursday following the to Ken and Cindy, who remarked that all she'd ever believed nightly programs. Some of these ac- were visitors at Bi- in had been taken away after learn- ble Prophecy lectures ing what God's Word said. given by Lynwood Ken, Cindy and their children are Spangler in Seneca. trying to do the things that God has As they attended, asked in His Word. What about you? RAYMOND HARTWELL they were quite cau- When God shows you His will from Executive Secretary tious with what they the Bible, will you be as honest in JEANNE HARTWELL were learning, making heart and dedicated to following God Family Life Director certain that it all agreed all the way? with the Bible. They had questions Ellen White has shared the encour- about the anti-Christ message, but aging thought that within the shadow they said as long as the teaching was of every church are souls waiting to from the Bible, they would continue be gathered in. Sometimes, we don't to come. The same thing happened see that as being possible, but when with the Sabbath message and teach- we make the effort to offer the invi- ing about the state of the dead. Cindy tation of the word of Christ through felt very close to Mary, whom she evangelistic endeavors, God brings believed had healed one of her chil- precious souls like Ken and Cindy to dren, and she found it difficult to accept His message. In the most ap- believe that Mary was no longer alive. propriate way for your church, let's Randy Nash of the Lansdale Leop- Lynwood prayed that God would uplift evangelism. And let's pray for ards bites his nails as he sits on the help him to present the Bible mes- evangelism across the conference. dunk tank chair. Other "dunkee" sage well to her. One day, he was go- Let's share the joy of Christ's soon favorites included Youth Director ing through some things in his home return and the power of His trans- David Ferguson and Waynesboro and came across a book he didn't forming grace! leader Richard Easley.

26 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Pe vAr‘sylvavlick ell

tivities included concerts, skits, wor- ships and meeting new people. Project Word collected more than 20,000 Bibles for Third World na- tions, where a Bible may cost a week's wages. International Pathfinders will personally deliver the Bibles in their home countries. The evening meetings were hosted by Berth Anderson. During the pre- Mike Sitzpatrick, leader of the Coudersport Rangers, waves from the co- program, clubs shared their talents pilot's seat of a Ford tri-motor airplane. through miming, sign language, sing- clips of some of the events during as 105 people told the world that ing and instrumental performances. that day. they accepted Jesus and wanted to "A Day in Review" presented video God's power was felt on Sabbath serve Him by getting baptized. The "Discover the Power" Camporee helped me to discover the power of the Lord, and I got a blessing from the talented staff. Pastoral changes Carl and Esther Acker have accepted a call to the Chesapeake Con- ference. They served the churches of Pennsylvania for 21 years. Lynn Gatz has joined the Mount Jewett and Derrik City churches as Above: It's not every day one gets to cuddle with a nine-foot boa constrictor! an interim pastor. He and his wife After much pleading, Katie Steigerwalt agrees to touch the large snake while previously served in the New York Jason Range holds its head. Below: Friends from different parts of Pennsyl- Conference. vania smile for the camera during the evening program. Mike and Linda McCabe have begun serving the Scranton/Hones- dale district. They were previously in the Hanover/York district. Jody Swart is working as an interim pastor in Seneca Church. He previously served in the Scranton/ Honesdale district. Dave Barnett has begun his pastoral duties in the Gettysburg/York Springs district. He and his family came to Pennsylvania from the Flor- ida Conference. Shawn Shives is pastoring the New Brighton/New Castle/Sharps- ville district. Pastor Shawn, his wife, Nephlen, and their family came from the Gulf States.

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Enrollment is up Wayne Wentland, Superintendent of Schools Pennsylvania Conference K-10 enrollment has grown from 438 to 503 for the 1999-2000 school year. Of the 16 K-10 schools, nine have shown an increase in enrollment. The office ofeducation for the Penn- sylvania Conference is giving study to the addition of church schools over the next two years. Four new teachers have joined the Pennsylva- nia Conference, serving the districts ofYork, Mountain Top, Huntingdon Children smile with their teachers and helpers in front of the Vacation Bible Valley and Lehigh Valley. School tent in Ephrata for a group picture. Colleen likes the fact that the girls tend, but since they had missed their are learning truth. "They like the own church's VBS, they came! Continued from page 25 singing and the crafts here," she said. The second night approached, and week. They began to read the Bible "What is unique about Adventists' we were praying for more children. in a new light, comparing Scripture VBS is that they teach the truth that Sure enough, they started coming. with Scripture to see if what they you don't get elsewhere," she con- In fact, several parents decided to were reading in The Great Contro- tinued. She's thankful and glad for stay and help with the activities. They versy was true. In 1998, after further the emphasis that's placed on Bible enjoyed learning about Jesus along studies, they gave their hearts to Je- stories. She has observed that the fo- with their children. sus in baptism. cus is teaching and that fun is a part By the time our VBS came to a Colleen explained they didn't go of VBS, which makes it enjoyable for close, we had 14 children attending. out looking to become Adventists. her children. What's the result of The Lord works wonderful miracles, "The Lord led us to the truth when VBS? Learning practical ways to fol- and we've seen His power first-hand. we didn't know that we didn't know low Jesus. Watching Him bring in the children it! When we weren't searching for Lee Raimondo writes from Erie, was like watching a flower grow and truth, Jesus was searching for us." where she edits and produces a news- blossom into something beautiful. In the summer of1998, they called letter for Erie Church. Dolores Ebersole loves to see chil- an Erie church member and planned dren learn about God. She has coordi- their vacation around VBS. This year, Our little congregation in Ephrata nated the past three VBS's in her home they again arranged their vacation so wanted to minister to the children by church in Ephrata. they could attend VBS in Erie. having a VBS. During the past 10 years, we had managed to have two, and now, we were planning our third. Because we have very few children in New store hours our church, we decided to make a for the Pennsylvania strong effort to invite children from Adventist Book Center the community. effective November 1, 1999 To attract attention, we set up a Monday through Wednesday: tent on the empty lot by our church. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We advertised our VBS and let people Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. know when we would be starting. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon On the opening night, only two non- Sunday: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. Adventists came. At first, we were disappointed but later learned what Closed some holiday week- Colleen Powell makes sure her chil- a miracle it was that these two chil- ends. Call ahead to make sure dren get to attend the Erie Vacation dren were able to come. The chil- the store is open: (800) 832- Bible School by scheduling her fam- dren's mother was leery about our 2665; or (610) 562-5154. ily's vacation time during VBS week. church and didn't want them to at-

28 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 olo What's happening around Potomac ITO 111e Romantic Couples' Retreat Camp Blue Ridge October 15-17 ()miler 1999 Adult Ministries Training Northern VA Region Inauguration of the first Hispanic church in Falls Church, Virginia Vienna Church October 16 We can see that God is working modern when church doors would be closed. So we Adult Ministries Training miracles for His people. This is what has took a vow to act with faith, love and sacri- Southeastern Region happened with a small congregation in Cul- Meadowbridge Church fice; and the October 23 more that with faith and sacrifice are living promise of with the true promises of God. Malachi 3:10 Adventurer Leadership "Lord, you know our great need to have came alive: Training an appropriate place for our meetings and Northern Virginia Region "The windows evangelistic series; please guide us to the Vienna Church of Heaven will October 16 place that you have set apart for this congre- be opened." gation." This was the plea from Pastor The bless- Eighth Grade Bible Conference Fausto Salazar and his congregation. So ings came Shenandoah Valley Academy with the conviction and direction of Christ, October 23 down. Some we searched for a place to rent. I visited 15 members Hampton, VA, 100th congregations near the Falls Church area were offered Anniversary but never got a positive response as to rent- more work, October 23 ing. So I asked myself, "Could it be that the and others Lord has another plan for us?" were given raises. We had all made many Alexandria, VA, 100th A brother Anniversary sacrifices to raise $55,000 for the end of De- October 23 mentioned to cember. The Lord was doing wonderful me that he had things. I received an unexpected check with Teens Pray '99 seen a Ma- the words attached: "Better late than never." Columbia Union College sonic Temple October 26-30 We hoped to be in our new church the with the possi- first Sabbath of 1999. However, there were Silver Spring, MD, 50th bility of rent- many obstacles to cross. But God's voice is Anniversary ing. When louder than our fears, "Do not fear, for I am October 30 speaking with with you." This promise is so true. The clo- the realtor, he sure on the property came about Thursday Potomac Conference gave us the op- Executive Committee afternoon, December 31. On Friday, the first Location to be arranged tion of buying. day of the year, the dedicated members November 10 The price of transformed the Masonic Temple into an Ad- the building was $800,000—impossible for a ventist Church in record time. Among other YouthFest '99 congregation of 65 members and 32 who Spencerville Adventist Academy things, the changes included new carpeting November 12-13 contributed to Tithe and offerings. The and new paint. amount of $2,300 would need to come in Finally, the Sabbath, February 20, the Family Life Workshop, MD/DC each month from families without the eco- building was inaugurated. Present were the November 13 nomic ability to contribute that much. conference administrators: Roger Weiss, But, what is impossible for men, is not Kurt Allen, Ruben Ramos; and conference impossible for God. With this in mind, and executive committee member Dan Chaij. the provision of our generous Lord, we We are very grateful for the support started negotiations when the conference given to the Hispanic work of the confer- agreed that the area found was indeed a ence. We are especially grateful for the as- Potomac People good place to have a church. The confer- sistance in buying the first Hispanic church is published in the VISITOR ence gave us its full support for this small in Virginia, which holds 180 seats, has a each month by the congregation of 65 active members, daugh- comfortable parking lot, a dining hall, Potomac Conference. ter to the large Arlington Spanish Church, to kitchen, classrooms and a pastoral office in President, start a project based on faith. Herbert H. Broeckel; perfect condition. There is no doubt that was Editor, Sue Bendall; The price reduced to $650,00.00. That God does what He does "good in great 606 Greenville Ave. Sabbath, the Culmore church realized that ways." Glory to His name. Staunton, Virginia 24401 God wished for members to purchase the Fausto Salazar, Pastor (540) 886-0771 church, not to rent it, for days would come VISITOR, October 15, 1999 29 Polomlc rooPlo Church News

Feel the love! Raising the roof in Cancun

"Feel the love;" this was our motto during the summer ies like you. We 1999 mission trip to Cancun, Mexico, a yearly trip orga- will be going nized by Hyattsville Church in Maryland, and led by Pas- back to Cancun tor Jose Cortes. next year. If you There is a lot of sickness and poverty that is usually would like to overlooked when you hear the words Cancun, Mexico. make a good Seventh-day Adventists from three different states (Mary- change in your land, Virginia and New Jersey) joined forces in Cancun life toward God, to put a roof on a then come to church and to spread Cancun next the word of God. A year and feel the group of people from love! The love of totally different age brothers and sis- groups ranging from ters who believe and feel like you do, the love of Christ teens to people in their who loves you so much, who died for you and will soon 70s! But we did work in return for those brothers and sisters we left in Cancun. harmony and success- Daniel Medina fully completed a ce- Daniel Medina is a teen member of Vineland Church in New Jersey. He was part of the 1999 mission trip to Cancun, Mexico. His E-mail address is: ment church in Region [email protected]. 102, Cancun. What we did is out of the ordinary. To give you an Second Hispanic Marriage Encounter idea of what was done, try giving up nine days of your On September 15, 1998, 24 couples took time out summer to get up and work from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon from their busy lives to renew their commitment to each in scorching heat on a soon-to-be rooftop, lifting 250-1b. other at the 2nd Hispanic Marriage Encounter. Pastor cement pillars to a 10-foot platform with only man Jorge Mayer and power (and woman as well) and two stick ladders. his wife, Nibia, That's not all. Six evenings of our week (from from the Florida 6:00 to 10:00) were dedicated to the preaching of conference were the gospel in three different churches where our the guest speak- four evangelists, Iris Stovall, Al Ortiz, Filemon ers at this special Matias and Pastor Jose (all young adults) preached retreat. and called people to accept Jesus through baptism. The weekend It all paid off when 19 people gave their lives to began on Friday Christ the last Sabbath and got baptized. Amen! evening with Many other decisions were made during the week; couples interact- and another baptism will be held in the future. ing with each Despite our busy working schedule, we had lots of other and concluded on Sunday with an intimate com- fun. We visited the beautiful beaches of Islas Mujeres, munion and a renewal of their vows. One couple was re- went snorkeling with some of God's most colorful cre- baptized as a result of the very special weekend. ation very deep in the Caribbean Sea, appreciated what L. Joseph, Family Life Director the Garden of Eden could have been like at Paradise Gaithersburg Spanish Church Xcaret and visited the ruins of the Mayan Indians in Tulum. Upper County congregation hosts NET '99 meetings There are still many people in Mexico who don't The Upper County Seventh-day Adventist company in know God. But there is always room for new missionar- Clarksburg, Maryland, invites everyone to come to the NET '99 evangelistic series to be held in Germantown at the Montgomery College campus auditorium which seats 500. The meetings run 5 nights a week October 14 through November 13, 1999. Generally, there will be no Hampton Roads Church meetings Monday or Thursday nights. The meetings are live via satellite and will be of spe- celebrates 100th anniversary cial interest to those we are witnessing to or who have been receiving Bible studies. Please keep these meetings in your prayers and plan now to attend. You will not Hampton Roads Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hamp- want to miss out on this series. Doug Banfield will be ton, Virginia, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on October 23, 1999. with us as the interest coordinator from the Potomac Conference. L. Joseph, Family Life Director Gaithersburg Spanish Church

30 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Takoma Academy•8120 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 434-4700• Fax (301)434-4814e www.ta.edu TA toga Dr. L. G. Kromann, Principal news you can use from Takoma Academy yr

Gayle Vanderhorst, a recent TA honors graduate, participated in Bowie State University's SEM Summer Academy '98 program. She received a cert- ificate of merit as the top student in the computer lit- eracy and applications and college readiness classes. Her instructors were very interested to know which special high school she attended.

Students at work on the editing equipment for the TV production class. The editing suite contains one Macintosh computer with the Media 100 program and five PCs for smaller digital editing using Premiere software. Students left to right: Stacy Cameron, Van Malcolm and Kendall Grant.

TA's string ensemble and band members are joining forces to create a new music organization—the TA orchestra. The new organization will be under the direction of Naomi Burns who also works with the New England Youth Ensemble.

The newly enhanced front entrance, complete with flowers and shrubs, was able to survive the summer's lack of rain.

Many students newly enrolled at TA have a long drive to get to school, come from outside the U.S.A. or recently moved to the D.C. area. The following sudents are examples. Back row: left to right: Emil Bidiuc (Chicago), Yannick Ngendahayo (Tanzania), The computer lab experienced an overhaul this summer, with Tamir Goodman (Baltimore). Front row: Ashley Carter (Balti- Jimmy Alignay and Nathan Hoffman upgrading all the computers more), Ashley Russell (Baltimore), Crystal Mackall (Baltimore), with Pentium mother boards and connecting them to a file Ada Bidiuc (Chicago). server.

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Bob Borchers with the main computer file servers. TA recently added the second T-1 line which will allow 23 students to access the In- ternet or TA's teacher's Web pages at the same time from off-campus.

Bob Borchers and company install a new fence and gate at a side entrance. The new gate will provide better secutiry.

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Lee Belcher, a TA alumnus, holds a copy of the Surprise, TA's student pictorial directory. Mr. Belcher is standing in front of the Students work in the library. TA and Spencerville teachers specialized Xerox copier in the Home Study International press recently took a two-day workshop in cooperative learning that room. This year's Surprise was produced using a digital camera places emphasis on students working in teams and on shared with computer layout. It was completed in time to be handed out projects. Rob and Tiffany Smith from San Diego Academy were at the traditional first Saturday night program called the "Hand- the presenters of the workshop. shake."

TA's weight room continues to receive more equipment. PE Bob Albright and Tom Ballard of the history department admire students and those involved with sports use the machines for the new blackout drapes recently installed in six of the main fitness training. floor classrooms. Mr. Albright's comment was: "Only had to wait 25 years to replace the old ones."

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Students take part in the long line of introduction during the "Handshake." The "Handshake" is traditionally TA's first social event of the year. The Handshake line grows very long involving 200 plus students and staff.

Faculty members and parents admire some of the native costumes the students wore for the Handshake. Students participate in games during the Handshake.

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More students participate in games during the Handshake. Spencerville students Sean Rosendall, Joey Oswald and Nic Mauller with physics teacher Ron Vandervort (second from right). Spencerville Academy is now part of an extension school program with TA, which allows SAA students to take some of their classes at TA.

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 33 Shenandoah Valley Academ The 1999-2000 School Year staff feeling uplifted, responsibility." positive and ready for Andrea Herrington is also new to the SVA staff, but the challenges of the not to the New Market area. She has previously been new school year. a teacher and principal at SVA Shenandoah Valley elementary school. She is joining Academy welcomed its our staff as director of student new students and services and will help to make Freshmen on Friday, sure all students are successful by August 13, with a guiding them in their educa- registration/orientation tional experience by offering both weekend planned resource and support services especially for the stu- such as small group instruction and tutoring. dents and their families. Jack & Peggy Hoebeke relocated to the Shen- This included a ques- andoah Valley area from Marcellus, Michigan. Jack tion/answer time for the and Peggy operate J & P Computer & Multi-Media parents, picnics and Services, Inc., serving as president and vice recreational activities. president respectively. Peggy also On Sunday, August was the owner/manager of an Shenandoah Valley Academy began its 1999-2000 15, registration was held for all returning students, adult foster home in Marcellus. school year with a dynamic pre-session for its faculty and the administration building lobby quickly Jack is SVA's director of and staff during the first two weeks of August. In became crowded with the returning students greeting technology services, and Peggy addition to the regularly scheduled meetings friends and staff members and meeting new students will be serving as an accountant regarding staff manual updates, new and improved and several new faculty and staff. in the business office. Jack and methods of classroom instruction and all the agenda Sarah Atkins returns to the SVA staff family from Peggy are well known gospel items that happen at the beginning of the year for all the New Market community. She will be assisting in singers and will continue sharing their musical educational institutions, SVA broke out of the the food services area and aspires to make the cafe an talents through weekend "normal" mold. even better place to eat. ministries for the Potomac One of the unique pre-session team-building Stan Beasley relocated to the New Market area Conference and Columbia Union. activities was a day scheduled for the staff to meet from Brakeworth Academy in Birmingham, Alabama, This ministry will also include behind the cafeteria to become armed with scrapers, where he was an upper-grades teacher. He will be student groups. Jack's goal is to paint brushes, rollers and white paint to paint the instructing biology, anatomy and change the perception of the wooden rail fence that runs along the back of the physiology, and chemistry at SVA. status quo regarding the future of academy campus. The painting project proved to be a What he would like to accomplish technology in our churches and schools. Peggy's fun experience for the staff, while accomplishing a at SVA is to help students develop a goal is to make a difference in the lives of the needed task. sense of awe and wonder about the students and faculty and to do the best she can to Another unique activity was presented by Gary world God has created. help make her area "cutting edge." Temple, Potomac Conference education superinten- Gabrielle Griffin, a 1986 SVA Krista Kumalae is joining her husband—Jeff dent, who challenged the staff with a short devotional graduate, her husband and two Kumalae SVA math instructor—at the academy this and then had everyone join him outside for a team children relocated to SVA from year. She will be serving as the secretary for the exercise on special ladders that were equipped with Silver Spring, Maryland. administrative offices, and her goal is to maintain an hand ropes. The object for the teams which consisted Gabrielle is instructing history efficient and organized office to help SVA run of six to eight staff members, was to work together to and government and her goal is smoothly. She encourages everyone to get involved "walk" the ladder to a specified destination while to make history fun and come with their local academy—It's a good way to get in racing another team. After many offers of advice and alive for each student. touch with your youth! comical movements, all of the teams were able to Amee Hamilton has com- Russ Moulder, a 1998 SVA graduate, has returned complete their goal. The conclusions drawn from the pleted her second year at Walla Walla College and to SVA this year to serve as one of our task-force exercise, relating it to teaching and life applications, has taken a year off to serve as a workers. Russ plans to return to Columbia Union were enlightening... having too many leaders didn't taskforce worker. Her hope is to College to complete his degree after this year. work, but one vocal leader was definitely needed; make this year full of memories Susan Osborne has returned to the SVA staff. She watching another team struggle helped to give and fun. She tells us to, will be teaching English I & II and is also the director information and ideas of what worked and what "Remember, you only are in of the drama group. Though she is returning to SVA didn't work; and something that appeared easy was highschool once. Don't rush this year after one year at Rockingham Memorial not necessarily so. The pre-session concluded with the growing up. All you get is more Hospital, this will be her ninth year as a part of the

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SVA faculty. Her goal is to be a positive support to the students and staff. Principal's Report Randy Poehler is new to the SVA staff, as he and his family have been living in the Shenandoah Valley This 1999-2000 school year is a critical tour. Nearly 65 percent of its student body is area. Randy is teaching welding and welding one for SVA—and for reasons you are not currently enrolled in a music performance certification—something that imagining. Not only is this the beginning of organization. has never been offered on SVA's campus before. He has instructed the final decade leading SVA to its centennial Shenandoah, for the first time in dec- welding for 15 years and has been celebration; this year we will enter the new ades, has every student employed. The in the trade for 23 years. While millennium. Anything short of big thinking restoration of a full work/study program teaching here at SVA he hopes to is simply too small. At this teaser, readers requiring all students to develop positive establish a quality welding begin to salivate about astronomical enroll- work habits is at the heart of our program's program in a Christian ment figures— the flawed and outdated essential core values. This represents environment and to provide an alternative for standard first and last applied to measure a thousands of productive work hours every students to be able to support themselves. school's success. This being the case, I will single week. Kyle Portbuiy, from Melbourne, Australia, is also stand aside and let the numbers speak for taking a year off from Avondale College and has Shenandoah has met its goal this year to joined us as one of our taskforce themselves. increase the number of Potomac Confer- workers. His goals while at SVA Shenandoah is one of the friendliest ence-based students with the highest rep- are to focus on the things that campuses around. You cannot help but feel resentative enrollment in five years. really matter: God, others, welcome and accepted by the hundreds of Shenandoah continues to inspire its stu- followed by self—a distant other. smiling faces that grace our halls. dents to be college-bound, with higher than Phil Silver and his family Shenandoah, with nearly 4,200 gradu- 90 percent of its graduates making college reside in Stanley Virginia, and ates, is running out of administration choice. Phil has joined our staff to serve building wall space to hang their (you Shenandoah's vision is to be the as the bindery manager. Joanna Truscott of Queensland, Australia is guessed it!) smiling faces! We love our Technology academy in the nation. taking a year off from Avondale College to partici- alumni, and thankfully, they love us. Shenandoah's freshman class is the pate as a taskforce worker at SVA. Through their generosity, hundreds of largest in four years. This fulfills year one of Joanna hopes to make a difference thousands of dollars are our four-year in young peoples lives, and to gifted every year. goal, to double encourage as many as possible to Shenandoah at- our freshman follow God's path because it's a tracts students from enrollment by much better way! dozens of states and 2003. Deborah White has been self- countries. This year, Shenandoah employed in the New Market area for the past several years and will faculty and students exists for one be joining the SVA staff as an claim six continents as single purpose— accountant in the business office. their home. As you can to prepare young She is married and has three sons. imagine, this gives a people for the Chet Williams, an SVA whole new meaning to real world graduate from the class of 1992, home leave bus transportation! outside. SVA is a Christian school with a has just returned home from a Shenandoah's exchange student am- vibrant campus ministries program for year as a student missionary in bassadors are visiting foreign Adventist 1999-2000. God is placed first without Majuro, Marshall Islands, where he taught at a high school. He is serving part-time as academy campuses in September for an apology because our community is anxious the photography Instructor, and is also completing entire month. Four weeks of cultural to get to that real world. his final class for his B.S. degree in media technology exchange in France or Australia—there's Shenandoah, for those still clinging to from Andrews University. new millennium high school at its best. the old measure, did increase its enrollment Shenandoah will make the hills of Aus- this year by better than five percent. This we tria come alive with beautiful music this celebrate, but our high admissions stan- year during the Choir/Strings international dards makes many more smiling faces.

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From the Student Association President

This past year was my junior year and my during his first year at SVA. At that time, I did not have presidency while any idea I a student at SVA would be in 1967-68. Also entering my included was a Senior year as small black Bible student that my grand- association mother, Rosa Lee president of Ramsey, gave to Shenandoah him his sopho- Valley Acad- more year. In emy. When I the inside cover accepted the of the Bible she responsibility, I penned a verse: was ready to "As you work, as take on the you play, God 1999-2000 SA officers: left to right: Theo Eaton, assistant photographer; Sean Rubino world, but as will help you if sergeant at arms; Eric Garman, sport secretary; Reed Richardi, pastor; Beatrice you pray." This Crivaneau, treasurer; Justin Johnson, sport secretary; Brandi Frahlin, fundraiser; Tara Ramsey the summer progressed, it verse was read to Cassey Wright, social secretary; Michelle Angier, fundraiser; Lara Ramsey, president; the audience Kimber Schneider, treasurer; and Amanda Layton, vice president. Not pictured: Jason began to hit me how important the Student Anderson, photographer; Shayln Crawford, social secretary; and Amber Townsend, Association is, not only to the school and its when it was fundraiser. Sponsors: Joey Rivera, head sponsor, Stan Beasley & Denise Rivera. student body, but to my family as well. handed down to I decided it was time to begin planning me. Today, as I am writing this, I realize that has played a significant part in the increased events for the upcoming year. Our first the verse has not only affected my life, but it school spirit and growth of SVA students. official SA event was held on registration God has blessed this millennium year at day. The SA had a tent on front campus to Shenandoah Valley Academy with a burst of welcome the students and their families to enthusiasm and spiritual fire. It is my hope SVA with an ice-cold slushy and Hawaiian and prayer that this flame will burn eternally lei. The SA staffers were not only able to as we keep our eyes on God, working together catch up with all of their friends, but also to make God the central theme of all our meet all the new students and their homes; our family home, our school home families. and our heavenly home. The next SA event occurred the following evening with the annual SA Handshake, where the entire student body and staff shake hands in a "get-to-know- you event." A brief introduction and For more information, instructions were given in the chapel, and contact: Denise Rivera to my surprise, Pastor Joey, SVA chaplain Director of Advancement and SA head sponsor, began reading a letter Shenandoah Valley Academy from my father, Dr. Gerald Ramsey '68, 234 West Lee Highway explaining how he thought it was an New Market, VA 22844 appropriate time for certain items to be handed down to me. Included in these Phone (540) 740-3161 items were his gavel, which served him well Fax (540) 740-3336

36 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Blue Mountain Academy • 2363 Mountain Road • Hamburg, PA 19526 • (610) 562-2291

The Blue Mountain Academy Registration '99 Communiqué is published For new students, the school year in the Visitor by began with orientation on August 20. Blue Mountain Academy; Activities included guided tours, dorm Editor, orientation, vespers on Friday and Sab- Kathleen Sutton, bath evening and activities designed to [email protected]; help students and staff get acquainted. Copy Editor, Returning students arrived on August Louise Corbin; 22 to register and move into their rooms. Student Photographers, Denise Golden, It is great to see the school filled with Prior to registration Sunday morning, Penn- Joanna Sutton; students sharing their summer experi- sylvania Conference Secretary Ray Hartwell Layout and Design, ences and renewing friendships. led the faculty and staff in prayer for the stu- Kathleen Sutton, Our enrollment is 205, with 121 dents and the school year. Shelly Dinning;, returning and 84 new students. There are Communication 58 seniors, 43 juniors, 53 sophomores Consultant, and 51 freshmen. George Johnson Jr.

Coming Events October 14-16 - BMA Prayer Conference 17-18 - CUC College Days 20-24 - Homeleave Duane Ferguson helps families with the registration process. November 7-9 - Writers' Workshop 12-13 - Senior Recognition 14 - Parent Day 23-28 - Thanksgiving Homeleave Loren Wilson and Jessica Dowdy, '03, gear up for classes.

Alumni Central and general information, visit Jennifer Page, Iren Mikitiuk and Carol Cor- our website at: bin are happy to be together again! www.bma.k12.pa.us

VISITOR, October 15, 1999 37 _BMA communiqué

BMA volunteers It is hard to imagine what we would do at BMA without our faithful volunteers. Some of our regulars include Dorothy Cupino, who has worked in several areas around campus, and Ed Cale, who faithfully attends our orchard. The list could go on and on—God is so good! (See Volunteers in profile on page 40.) Sunday evening activities included the traditional hand- During camp meeting preparation shake. Rhonda and Steve Wilson greet students, and Tom week, things on campus are a rush. Buller welcomes Walter Ramirez. Volunteers have lightened our load year after year, and we praise God for them. If you have a talent you would like to share with BMA, please contact Kathy Sutton at (610) 562-4214. We welcome you!

A message from our principal

One reason I enjoy living in Pennsylvania is the experience of the seasons. Spencer Hannah, In the autumn, God paints an incredible landscape of color on the mountainside Principa overlooking our campus. Then as the leaves fall, the cold air of winter rolls in and brings with it the cleansing, fresh white snow. Spring marks the rebirth, as flowers and trees blossom, painting the landscape with greens, yellows, reds and blues. Finally comes the heat and sunshine of summer, with the long days to enjoy God's fantastic creation. A similar cycle happens with the student body at Blue Mountain Academy. Each spring, we graduate a class of seniors who are immediately replaced with another class. With summer comes the opportunity to plan for a new year. At the end of each summer, I look forward to the beginning of another exciting year. It is fun to watch as God puts together a staff and student body that makes up our unique BMA family. Beginning my first year as principal of BMA has been especially interesting. It is thrilling to know that each student is enrolled because God wants him or her to be here. Students have come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas and California, as well as Korea, Ber- muda and the Ukraine. The variety of students is like the colors of fall. In many situations, God has worked miracles to make it possible. I am excited as I get to know this student body and anxious to realize all that God has in store for us. As we go through the seasons this year at Blue Moun- tain Academy, please remember us in your prayers.

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New faculty

Jim Lewellen joined the staff this summer as vice principal. He comes from Battle Creek Academy in Michigan, where he taught for five years. Jim graduated from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, with a B.A. in business administration and a B.A. in religion. His wife, Natalie, spends her time caring for their 11-month-old daughter, Shelby. When asked why he chose to come here, Jim said: "The students' passion for Jesus attracted me to BMA, and I am excited about being a part of it!" In just a few weeks, Elaine McClellan, girls' dean, has won the hearts of her residents and is a welcome addition to our campus. She has two children, Amos and Tami, who plan to attend Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland. Elaine moved from Florida Hospital in Orlando, where she was telecommunications manager. When asked what she felt prepared her for the girls' dean job, she said: "Managing people over the years has brought useful experiences to pull from, but a loving home and guidance from God will be my greatest benefit. I come from a large family and had a great mom and dad. They filled our home with lots of love and understanding. I really love kids and am excited about working with the girls." SA Mixer The Student Association (SA) plans the SA Mixer, an evening of fun on the first weekend of school. Stu- dents have a chance to make new friends.

Fritz Fandino, 2000, flies over his classmates during the Wonder if these students will try out for Aerial Aires! "fruitbasket upset." VISITOR, October 15, 1999 39 BAIA communique:

Helen Murdock and Betty Bish of Erie volunteered in the George Dickey worked on electrical problems and did girls' dorm. other "handyman" things around campus.

Pam Buller, along with other fac- Erin Allen ('99) volunteered in the Ester Acker helped with the flower ulty and staff members, helped kitchen during camp meeting. beds. prepare the campus for the arrival of our students.

Annabelle Reedy weeded and planted Volunteers flowers before camp meeting. in profile

Roy Dingle did the baking before and during camp meeting.

40 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 1999 FOR MINISTRY IN YOUR HOME, WORKPLACE, COMMUNITY

Resources for Hope 2000

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COLUMBIA UNION mas of laws and how their tradition and Dr. Ka 's r &A community can influence public policy. Students win healthy It consults closely with the general coun- Building a bridge sel's office of the General Conference in lifestyle contest Silver Spring, Maryland. The center as- between a father The judging for the 1998-99 Health sists the community of Adventists in- and his sons Lifestyle contest, "What Being Healthy volved in law and public policy to explore how they can serve as effective agents Means to ME," has been completed, Question: We divorced when the children were early teenag- and 29 students were awarded prizes. A for change in society. It holds confer- ers. I had issues that involved my father and, as a consequence, total of $32,000 in prize money was ences and encourages publications by I didn't relate appropriately to men. By the time I woke up to made available for contest winners in Adventist attorneys and policy workers. the fact that I had driven my husband away and begged him five categories and four age groups. The newsletter is being published in to return, he had already become emotionally attached to an- In the Columbia Union, three win- print and E-mail forms. other. We're both remarried now, but the hurt lingers in the rift ners from Allegheny East Conference Located on Capitol Hill in the Meth- I see in the relationship between the boys and their father. Dur- schools were awarded prizes. Congrat- odist Building between the U.S. Supreme ing the troubled times when the boys and I wanted their Dad ulations are in order to the winners, as Court and Senate office buildings—and to return, he withdrew. The boys are grown now. They under- well as the teachers and parents who affiliated with Columbia Union College stand and don't blame him, but they don't know how to bridge helped in this project. in Takoma Park, Maryland—the center the gulf. They want more than anything else to have a close Makeda Hampton from Sharon Tem- is also dedicated to encouraging young relationship with their father. Seventh-day Adventists—aspiring law- ple School in Wilmington, Delaware, Answer: Have you ever watched the construction of a bridge? won first place for an essay. Dawn Chan- yers, policy-makers and Church lead- It's built from both ends and finally meets in the middle. It's the dler took second place for a speech, and ers—in their study of the theory and same in human relationships. One side can't finish construction Johnathan Kelly won third place for a methods of public policy and advocacy. alone. And yet, in beginning the building, there's risk. You ask: poster. Both students are from Dupont The center's board is comprised of "What if I put time and emotional energy into building my side Park School in Washington, D.C. Adventist attorneys, public officials, edu- of the bridge, and when I get to the middle, there's nothing The purpose of the contest is to en- cators and Church administrators. The there?" And so, each waits for the other to take the initiative. courage the signing of a pledge with a director is Roy Branson, professor of There are so many people longing to be connected but afraid commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Ap- ethics and public policy at CUC. to risk the first step in building the bridge. proximately 1,040 schools in the North The newsletter is available to any Ad- Fear of once again having hope dashed against the rocks American Division were invited to par- ventist interested in or who is practicing of disappointment keeps the bridges from being started. What ticipate in the contest, which included law, those who serve in the government, is needed to get construction underway is a paradigm shift. In- grades one through 12. The competition law students, professors of law, pre-law stead of operating on the wavelength of fear, which seldom risks, operate on love. Love benefits the giver without having was a joint effort co-sponsored by the students and high school students. to be reciprocated. When in principle you reach out and do education and health ministries depart- To receive Adventists and the Law, something special for someone not expecting anything in re- ments of the division. send correspondence in any form to: turn, there's an emotional kickback. A high! This contest is a two-year project that Center for Law and Public Policy, 110 Challenge your sons to see how powerful their love can be. will conclude with entries presented at Maryland Avenue NE, Suite 507, Wash- I'd suggest the first loving act should be a statement of for- the 2000 General Conference session in ington, DC 20002; call (202) 547-7440; giveness. "Dad, we know that both you and Mom made mis- Toronto, Canada. send a fax to (202) 547-7508; or contact takes, but we want you to know that we forgive you for the "Student Health Lifestyles 2000" will via E-mail to [email protected]. choices you made. And we forgive you for the hurt we felt at launch the new contest during October. DENISE LEON VALENZUELA that time. Please forgive us for the way we treated you; for the For further information, please send E- things we said, for our angry feelings against you and for our mail to [email protected] or call (503) withdrawing from you. We made life difficult for you, and we 252-0133. are sorry." FRANK BAKER We want to see I don't know how mature your boys are, but if they can say Contest Director those words and mean them, I can guarantee that the first mile your web sites! of the bridge will have been built. COLUMBIA UNION The Columbia Union Con- Then, they should choose to contact their father on a weekly basis, even if he doesn't reciprocate: a card, a letter, a ference is making a database gift, a phone call, a fax or an E-mail! Make the letters newsy; Center for Law and Public of all church and church or- share your life, don't ask too many questions or make de- Policy publishes newsletter ganization sites on the World mands. Just let him know you're interested in him. Wide Web. Please send the It would be a callous father, imprisoned by bitterness, Established early this year, the Cen- drugs or alcohol, who wouldn't respond and begin construction ter for Law and Public Policy aims to name of your church, the on the other side of the bridge. communicate to American decision-mak- name of your webmaster and ers moral and religious dimensions of the exact website address to policies, particularly those affecting the Communication Services at highly vulnerable in society. In May, the 110316.2664@compuserve. center published its first newsletter, Ad- corn; or send a fax to (410) Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Family ventists and the Law. 772-9724. Times newspaper. For a free year's subscription, The center encourages Seventh-day write to: Family Matters, P.O. Box 7000, Cleve- Adventists to reflect on the moral dilem- land, TN 37320; or call (423) 339.1144. VISITOR, October 15, 1999 43 News

COLUMBIA UNION Local "fun run" attracts families to Review For three years in a row, Vibrant Life magazine Editor Larry Becker has invited people in the local community to a fun run/walk in Hagerstown, Maryland. His persistence in this outreach project was rewarded with a record attendance this past September 12, when 81 participants completed the five-kilometer-long Craig Willis of Fort Washington, Maryland, celebrates completing the five-kilometer (about three miles long) course. course that had been laid out across the the finish line only 18 minutes and 59 "I feel good and inspired," said 11- seconds after the start. He was also first year-old Jeremy Pepper of Falling Wa- across the finish line a year ago, but he ters, West Virginia, who plans to go into missed the trophy because he acciden- training to raise his standing in next tally made a wrong turn on the course. year's race. His father, Stewart, also ran First place among the women went to the race, along with his mother, Kathy, Deanna Pflanz of Hedgesville, West Vir- and his 5-year-old sister, Katrina (78th ginia, with a time of 22:19.6. First place place). "We can all say we did it, and we in the men's master division (age 40 and can feel good about doing it," said Kathy over) was won by Tim Morgan of Damas- with a laugh. cus, Maryland. His 77-year-old father, "We started this race to encourage a Hubert of Mountain Top, Pennsylva- more active lifestyle and to give people a nia, also finished the race, winning the chance to do something together as fami- men's division for age 70 and over. lies," stated Becker. "But we're seeing a The high number of trophies com- side benefit. Competitors are showing a pared to the number of runners worked growing interest in the Adventist lifestyle. to the advantage of Sheidy Martinez For example, winner Troy Werdebaugh from Manhasset, New York. Though a now has two vegetarian cookbooks." late start caused her to be the very last Becker plans to hold another fun run/ participant across the finish line, she walk on September 17, 2000. To get on won first place in the women's division the mailing list, call (301) 393-4019 or for ages 20 to 29. Every child age 12 and send E-mail to [email protected]. under also received a medallion for fin- KIM PECKHAM Troy Werdebaugh of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, races ishing the race. Director of Periodical Advertising to the finish line, completing the five-kilometer course in just under 19 minutes and winning first place. Kay Harrison (left) from Hagerstown and 7-year- campus of the Review and Herald Pub- old Adam Becker (below), also of Hagerstown, lead lishing Association. a pair of runners during the first kilometer of Vi- Some runners were hard-core compet- brant Life magazine's third annual fun run/walk. itors, but many were just out for a good time with their families on a beautiful late-summer morning. Per and Alice Houmann of Frederick, Maryland, came to give their two daughters—Martina, age 10, and Petra, age 13—a chance to run in an official race. "They trained by running around the neighborhood every morning," said Alice. "Yeah, they watched Chariots of Fire to get pumped up," added her husband. Petra seemed to steal a scene from that Olympic movie as she sprinted across the finish to win first place in the women's age 19 and under division. Becker handed out 18 trophies to winners in different divisions. First place went to Troy Werdebaugh from Cham- bersburg, Pennsylvania, who came across 44 VISITOR, October 15, 1999 Ads

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TiefPotetete '4 Visitor COLUMBIA UNION .Notebo-ok s THE VISITOR HAS A NEW LOOK. VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE AT: Monte Sahlin www.columbiaunion.org/visitor/ What is your ministry? THE COLUMBIA UNION HAS A NEW LOOK. I am always offended whenever I pick up a church bulletin VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE AT: and find the listing "Jane Doe, Minister." I cannot keep from asking myself, although in compassion I always bite my tongue, "How can a congregation of 55 members have only www.columbiaunion.org one minister?" "Minister" is not a synonym for "pastor." At least, not in the Bible. The original word in the Bible means simply "servant." Paul repeatedly refers to himself as "a servant of Christ" ABOUT THE COVER: (Philippians 1:1). Much later, the English language introduced Since the new year's arrival will be celebrated on a Sabbath the word "minister" to replace "servant," perhaps because it this year, many Adventist churches will start 2000 by pro- sounds more important. (I really don't know why.) claiming a message of hope. For more information, read the To "minister" simply means to serve. "Ministry" is another article on pages 4 and 5. This issue's cover was created by Greg Kihlstrom, graphics and design intern with the Visitor. word for service, and the Bible is clear that every authentic believer in Christ is truly a "servant." Ephesians 4 describes how it works: The path to a mature faith, the only way to have the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life, is through a life of service in Christ's name. I I I What is your ministry? How many ministries does your congregation support? These questions are more important than October the questions we often ask about baptisms, church growth, Tithe increases, etc. CLIFFORD GOLDSTEIN The Day Evil Dies Of course, as the concept of ministries has become more widely discussed among Christians, everyone suddenly wants by Clifford Goldstein to have a "ministry." How can you tell if something is really 1 -4 $1.99 each a ministry? The New Testament provides four essentials that must be 5-24 $1.79 each met if something is really, honestly a ministry: 25-99 $1.59 each 1. It meets the needs of a specified group of people. A ser- 100+ $1.29 each vant serves someone or some "household." If you are told, "Our ministry is trying to reach everyone," be skeptical! To Sale ends attempt to reach all is to be accountable for nothing. October 31, 1999 2. It is a regular activity, not merely a single event. Ministry is an ongoing, semipermanent relationship and not just a short- We are all foot soldiers in an invisible war. Titanic forces term project. rage about us. How will it all end? Clifford Goldstein ex- 3. It is conducted by a team, not an individual. Acts 2:42-47 plores some forgotten milestones of the past to help us un- clearly illustrates the principle that God works where three or derstand the future. A great book for sharing! more are gathered. 4. It has a goal that serves Christ's mission in the world. We dventist Book and Health Food Stores are "servants of Christ." We serve a community or other target We care for your mind, body and soul! n s5y group in His name. 1 .'80)-1-32-8492 (1161 4i-) 397-4675 610 62-5156 0 3M3 301) 739-3818 (800) 643-5714 800)832-2665 If you are not a part of such a ministry, perhaps that ex- 800 3258492 plains the empty place in your heart. I know that Jesus is ask- Mountain View Potomac New Jersey ing you to serve in His name. If you want help in finding a (304) 422-4581 301 439-0700 (609) 392-8010 ministry or developing more ministries in your congregation or community, give me a call at (800) 438-9600. : I I

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