Forest Lake Academy's Work Program Spiritual Renewal in South Atlantic Page 4 Head of the Class Page 8 Sibling Ftivalry Nit 's Work Program

by Stephen Patrick and Volker Henning

orest City, Fla., area residents who breakfast at Hardees, lunch at Rax, eat supper at FMcDonald's, and shop at Al- bertsons may all have one thing in common —Forest Lake Academy stu- dents. Whether it's the person who bakes the biscuits, stocks the salad bar, takes the order, or bags the groceries, it is likely that they attend Forest Lake Academy. Work is an integral part of the Academy's program. The work pro- gram is emphasized to teach "the dignity of labor" and prepare students for the "real world" of work. There- fore, the academic day is from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., accommodating a Corporate Aircraft Reproductions President Sam Davis, and FLA student Chris Carlson look over the split schedule which yields uninter- aircraft model which Chris is completing. One or two models, trimmed and painted like the real plane, are furnished by the manufacturer to purchasers of these corporate Jets. rupted four-hour blocks for work ap- pointments. can work on campus is limited. Con- off campus help alleviate the school's Dormitory students are required to sequently Dietrich searches for student labor budget. work at least 10 hours each week. All employers who can hire high school- A big help in providing off-campus student workers are graded quarterly age youth. During the '86-'87 employment is Harbor Medical Inc., on their work performance, and a academic year, approximately 200 which was recently established on the student can earn up to two credits students were placed in off-campus campus. The Harbor Medical branch from work experience which may be jobs. Twenty of these were dormitory at Forest Lake employs 20 students to applied toward graduation. students. "Because of these students' assemble non-sterile kits for central The work program is not only for interrupted schedules during the -area hospitals. An added those in the dorm. Pam Dietrich, stu- summer and other school vacations, benefit is that this company can hire dent labor coordinator, strives it is difficult to find off-campus 14- and 15-year-olds which are usu- equally hard to place village students. employers who can hire dorm stu- ally a hard-to-employ group. Because the Academy feels an obliga- dents," says Dietrich. There is a great deal of variety in the tion to hire dorm students, the In general off-campus jobs are jobs available to the students: some number of hours that a village student more desirable because the wages work at Florida Hospital, others at

Cover caption: Chris Carlson puts fine details on are at least 50 cents per hour higher. Classic Chevy Club, which deals in an aircraft model which he is building. A by-product is that students working hard-to-find parts for '55 to '57 Chev-

2 ■ Southern Tidings August, 1987 property across the street from the Academy entrance. As always, careful attention is given to maintaining a high academic standard. A vast array of spiritual activities to lead students to a knowledge of God and help them learn the joy of service to their fellow man are provided. In short, every- thing possible is being done to pro- vide a holistic education with bal- anced emphasis on the "head, heart, and hand." "It is our goal," says M. D. Gordon, conference president, "that every Florida Conference child or young person has the privilege of attending an Adventist school. Florida Confer- Shelly Rauch prepares materials for one of the non-sterile hospital packs that are custom assembled at Harbor Medical. ence members who have any ques- tions concerning the education pro- rolets. Some students work in res- job. After coming here I hired several gram, or who need help in attending taurants, while others paint model different individuals before coming in an Adventist school, K-16, are invited corporate jets at Corporate Aircraft contact with Forest Lake Academy to call the President's Educational Reproductions, Inc. While some stu- students. I'm real pleased with the Hotline (305) 896-9512." dents work on the newly landscaped work the Academy students do and Proceeds from the endowment grounds of the Academy, others are now they are the only students that I fund through the New Florida Ad- baby-sitting or working in a print hire." vance offering, as well as a portion of shop. The jobs vary widely and posi- "Helping young people find the the interest received from the pro- tions are available to all who want to right job, and seeng the students' en- ceeds of the before-mentioned prop- work. In fact, Dietrich reports that she thusiasm about helping their parents erty sale, provide help in keeping now has more jobs available than with school bills gives me a great deal down the cost of Adventist secondary students to fill them. of satisfaction," says Dietrich. "It's education at Forest Lake Academy. The question may arise regarding good to see students keeping up with For the second year in a row, Florida how well these student workers are their grades, gaining valuable work Conference students will not experi- received by their employers. The experience, and having fun at the ence an increase in their tuition rate. answer may be found in people like same time." This fact, coupled with a strong work Margaret Willis, a Forest Lake sopho- Of course, the work program is not program, is helping to make the goal more who was named "worker of the the only emphasis at the Academy. of providing affordable Adventist month" at the local McDonald's. Sam Recent renovations and repairs in the academy education for everyone who Davis, president of Corporate Aircraft dormitories and at the H. H. Schmidt wants it more reachable. C7 Reproductions, expresses it this way: Performing Arts Center, as well as "Before moving my company to professional quality landscaping, Stephen Patrick teaches Spanish and Florida, I employed college students have been made possible because of English history at Forest Lake to work for me and they did a good interest income from the sale of Academy.

Volume 81 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Number 8 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Box 849, Decatur, GA August, 1987 30031. Second-class postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and additional offices of entry. Subscription rate—five Southern Tidings ■ 3 dollars per year. POSTMASTER: send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031.

C. H. Newborn, missionary from Kenya where he is youth director for the East African Union, is joined on the left by his mother, Lucille Gibbs, and on the right by his wife, Janis, and his daughter, Cheree. Craig II is not pictured.

E. E. Cleveland, D. D., makes a point during a minis- ters' meeting.

Breath of Life Quartet accompanied C. D. Brooks where, in addition to singing at divine worship, they gave a concert. In addition to their musical responsibilities they pursue careers and hobbies in aviation, medicine, physics, and teaching.

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amp meeting, June 11-20, tents, must have felt extraordinary joy were days which brought to hear her son, Craig Newborn, youth spiritual renewal for the director of the East African Union, members of South Atlantic give an account of his mission tour in CConference and their visiting friends. Lebanon and Iran. His belongings are by S. E. Gooden A strong team of God's appointed still being held by the Iranians. messengers brought special gourmet G. Ralph Thompson, secretary of dishes to feed the saints and send the General Conference, spoke for di- them home on a spiritual high. vine worship and brought an audi- Lucille Gibbs, of Gethsemane, ence of 5,000 up-to-date on the work Kinston, North Carolina, sitting amid around the world. The report was en- some 4,000 others under three huge couraging. This preceded his mes-

4 ■ Southern Tidings August, 1987 Tuesday night is set aside at camp meeting for the shepherdesses to express them- selves. This year the speaker was Judy McCoy, (back row, center) wife of Joseph McCoy, secretary of the South Central Con- ference. Her subject was "Who Cares About Us?" tier presentation called the attention of denominational leaders to their neglect of ministers' wives. Special recognition was given to the Senior Shepherdesses who are displaying their plaques.

A band of community workers being mobilized by new Church Ministries Director Calvin Watkins in front flanked on the left by Sam Perry di- rector of the Better Living Center in Atlanta, and on the right Horace Jones, assistant to Watkins in the Church Ministries department. In front is a member of the Community Service workers who works for God in an automotive bike.

B. F. Reaves, D. Min., President of Oakwood Col- lege. in South Atlantic

sage of comfort and encouragement heed to the warning of the Word of tion." You have no choice as a Chris- to the saints inviting them to "hold God through God's messengers. tian. However, living in the two worlds on. The president of Oakwood College, is worth it. Eight days later C. D. Brooks, Dr. B. F. Reaves, challenged his audi- Fifteen or more guest speakers speaker of the Breath of Life TV pro- ence when he took his text from Co- from various levels of the church or- gram, delivered the last major mes- lossians 1:2 — "To the saints . . . in ganization joined those already in sage of the feast under the title "The Christ which are at Colosse, grace be providing instruction and inspiration. White Star Complex." With a biblical unto you. . ." Paul was simply saying The pastors of South Atlantic Con- background, dramatized by the fate that "one who lives in Christ and also ference reported a Conference De- of so-called unsinkable Titanic, which lives at Colosse is living in two differ- velopment and Evangelism contribu- ignored all warnings, Brooks brought ent worlds." He said "the life in Christ tion for 1986-87 of more than his audience to the necessity of taking and Colosse does not offer an op- $97,000.

August 1987 Southern Tidings ■ 5 "Happy, Happy Home . .

by Roger and Carol Morton

Friday evenings with the Tyroffs bring special pleasure as they share their family talents. In spite of mounting educational expenses, they have succeeded in developing their musical skills.

ixty percent of all marriages are now breaking up! Since 1960, the divorce rate has tripled. In USA Today, a study indicated that "divorce now affects about one million children a year through emotional stress and financial problems. The percentage of working mothers has tripled between 1947 and 1984, and that means more children are left without caretakers or sometimes with inappropriate, abusing caretakers." Furthermore, trends drawn from census data indicates that 59 percent of all children born in 1983 will live with only one parent before they reach the age of 18. Unfortunately, what is impacting the world is also affecting the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Beyond the solemn warning of statistics, visible distress is evident throughout the family of God! We see the face of a now-single mother still reeling from a tragic and painful divorce, confronted by another day with two little children, no job, and her money fast running out. We view the crumpled nose of a little tear-stained tyke, pressed tightly against the window as his mama waves from her car leaving for the work place, in her case, to keep from "having the kids drive me crazy." We picture a church school student struggling with the fact that his mom and dad are too busy in their professional pursuits to even be aware of his world of uncertainty and boredom. Cornell University Professor Dr. Urie Bronfenbrenner recently declared, "The battle is on between society on one side and families on the other. We've got to reorder things so that human values can again get some recognition. . . . One of the signs that a society is beginning to lose its vitality is that children cease to be central in the lives of people. If you want to turn a society around, it's around children that you have the hope of doing it." The questions that Adventist parents urgently need to address are: What kind of commitment are we prepared to make for our children? Are we ready to search the "blueprint" for God's ideals and then implement them as part of our life style? Are we prepared to confront the threat to our families or are we going Jeff White, MD, includes in his practice many educa- to pretend that no threat exists? tional components designed to strengthen the home with Christian values.

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made an unusual sacrifice to support the family's goals. He has deferred getting his driver's license because the addi- tional cost for auto insurance would be prohibitive for the loax or Haven? family budget right now. astor Paul and Louise Eirich, of Jasper, Tennessee, also faced financial pressures as their two older chil- dren reached academy age. Their family commitment pwas for Louise to remain at home with their two pre- school children. Would the Lord help them stretch the budget to cover all the needs for their family of six as they resolved to follow the blueprint outlined for Adventists? Was the counsel given so many years ago still relevant for today's families? The Eirich's experience stands as a hallmark of God's pro- viding care. The monthly food budget for the six of them averages $225! "The Lord blesses us each year with a large garden," explains Louise. "I freeze and can so that often in the winter the only item I need to buy from the store is fresh fruit. I make all of our cereal, crackers, and bread." Not only is Louise a cook capable of mouth-watering dishes, she also pays close attention to health. "None of the four children have had any cavities so far," says Paul, "and our medical bills are very small. This surely has saved us a lot of money year after year." Louise, as family barber, saves the price of three haircuts monthly. But perhaps one of her most effective ways of cut- ting down on the expenses is that she is a gifted seamstress. She has even tailored suits for her husband and two sons, easing what could be a heavy expense item for a pastoral family.

eff White, MD, a member of the Dalton, Georgia, church, seeing the overwhelming family problems in the lives of the patients in his pediatric practice, has set in motion a number of services to help his patients Louise Eirich (left) extends the family's resources by sewing much of the experiencej as complete a family life as is possible. His wholis- clothing worn by her husband, Paul, and their four children. tic approach to care includes many educational components designed to strengthen the home with Christian values. ayle and Frank Tyroff, of Snellville, Georgia, have There are others within the Seventh-day Adventist Church tenaciously clung to the ideals which make the Ad- who are reaching out to help another in his/her time of need ventist home so unique. Early in their marriage to achieve family happiness. Take the church clerk who Frank moved his family into the country and Gayle opened her home and heart to little Jeremey when his mother Gstayed home with their three children, Abbe, Chuck, and died in childbirth, enabling the father to go to work, com- Laura, until all were in church school. Then, to help pay for forted in the assurance his son would not be deprived of a their Christian education, Gayle sought out ajob which would mother's love after all. Such an example is classic of many allow her to be home when the children were out of school. Adventists who are extending their family commitments to Frank, a deacon, and Gayle, Sabbath school superintend- meet the heartbreaking needs of shattered lives around ent, have been equally committed in their support of their them. church. "What an inspiration to observe the entire family in So it is that in the midst of unparalleled family upheaval, attendance night after night at our recent evangelistic meet- there are modern Elljahs whose knees haven't buckled to the ings," says Pastor Mike Lombardo. "Such dedication and pressures to abandon Adventist ideals for the family. There closeness is rarely seen in today's worldl" are those who still dedicate themselves to creating on earth The Tyroffs dedication has meant commuting to the day "a little haven to go to heaven in," and there are still others academy 55 miles away. When their first child was ready for whose caring and concern are helping families beyond their college, their finances seemed challenged beyond limit. "It own to move toward this ideal. appeared that to attend Southern College would be totally out "It is to these two very special groups that we want to salute of the question, but over and over again," Gayle says, "we've and pay tribute," says David Cress, director of family life in seen the Lord provide as we've stepped out in faith doing the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. "We want our mem- what we believe to be His ideal for our family. He's opened the bers, especially those struggling with family difficulties, to way before us continuously!" Thus Abbe, an honor student, is know that their church, their pastor, their conference officials presently a junior at Southern College! are vitally interested in supporting them in achieving a whole Dedication is truly a family tradition for the Tyroffs. Each and healthy family. This is our challenge! This is our goalrEl child works hard to help defray expenses. Chuck, 18, has

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FLORIDA The Church's five million members in 191 countries include approximately 35,000 in the Soviet Union. Harry Robinson conducted a Revelation Seminar in the Manatee Civic Center involving the Bradenton, Palmetto, and Sarasota, churches. GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Robinson, originator and author of the innovative approach to Bible study and Ernest James Stevens, Jr., witnessing known as Revelation received a doctoral degree during Seminars, considers this Florida commencement services held June 7 seminar a significant milestone at Andrews University. Stevens' because the classes were dissertation was titled, "Premarital professionally videotaped and will be Preparation Within the Home, School, made available to North America, thus and Church as Perceived by providing a witnessing tool which will Adolescents in the Lake Union have far-reaching results in soul Conference of Seventh-day Adventists." winning. His doctor of education degree is in the area of counseling and educational psychology. Stevens is the director of the Family Counseling and Educational GENERAL CONFERENCE Head of the Class Center in Cleveland, Tenn. President Neal C. Zipporah Krishnasami graduated from Bob Jones High School in Huntsville, Wilson challenged the Tim Crosby, pastor Ala., where she had been a very effective leaders of the Soviet witness for the Lord. of the Ellijay church, Union to release all During her senior year she also took 12 has been invited to "prisoners of consci- semester hours of college calculus, and conduct a workshop ence" and to make a still maintained her 4.0 grade point aver- on "The Spirit of commitment to reli- age, ranking number one out of her senior Prophecy" at the camp class of 122 members. gious freedom respect- meeting of the A few days before graduation, Phil Daw- ing religious holy days son, of Channel 48 TV News, interviewed Pennsylvania and freedom to witness in Soviet society. Zipporah concerning her scholastic Conference. achievements. She was chosen one of five In an oral presentation in Moscow at exceptional students in the Huntsville area the Soviet-sponsored International and her story was about the student with Mark Fowler, pastor Forum for a Non-Nuclear World and the highest grades at Bob Jones High the Survival of Humanity and in a School. The telecast also included her ac- of the Thomaston and written document presented to Soviet tivities at the commencement services. Griffin churches, will officials, Wilson called for this Zipporah was honored for: being in the be traveling this top 10 percent of her class; receiving the commitment effective "on or before summer to West Africa President's Academic Fitness Award; being where he will be May 1, 1988 —the 1,000th year of a member of the National Honor Society; conducting Revelation in Russia. . . ." receiving an advanced academic diploma; belonging to the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Seminar training Wilson expressed appreciation for Theta. seminars. the helpful and positive cooperation of Her achievements were also noticed by the Soviet Council for Religious Affairs others, and she was chosen by Wal-Mart to receive a $1,000 scholarship from her and for provisions of Article 52 of the school district, along with a $500 OAKWOOD COLLEGE Soviet Constitution which provide for Achievement Economics scholarship from and protect the right to worship within the University of North Alabama. a church, synagogue, mosque, or Last summer Zipporah worked at NASA Tony Brown, was temple. He appealed, however, for in Huntsville under the program called the guest speaker at "the right freely to witness to one's SHARP—Summer High School Appren- the first annual ticeship Research Program, and will be faith in society." Minority Business working with NASA again this summer under the Junior Fellowship Program. Expo at the Von Wilson offered to explore with Soviet She has been accepted at Boston Uni- Braun Civic Center in leaders ways the Seventh-day Adventist versity, with a full four-year scholarship of Huntsville. The Church can cooperate with the Soviet more then $10,000 for each year, and will producer and talk be majoring in biomedical engineering as government in science, education, show host joined a premed student as she hopes some day forces for the evening medicine, prevention of alcoholism to be a medical missionary doctor. of April 18 with a black-owned and drug dependency, and a variety of Zipporah says, "All this has been possi- other humanitarian activities. organization called Business Associates

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of America, headed by Oakwood ble through God's wisdom and guidance, productions. In 1984 he became chief graduates Tim Clay and Preston and all things are possible with God." She engineer and a full-time staff member. Foster. In his address, Brown has been a good witness, keeping her The new manager expresses an urgent emphasized that "true freedom for Christian standards high while living for need for greater involvement in the minorities is economic freedom." Him in a public school environment. The arts. "We have outstanding talent, a faculty and students have learned to re- superb symphony, soloists, and SOUTH CENTRAL spect her for her dedication to what she believes. schools of music that are worthy of being broadcast and publicized," he W. R. Robinson re- "In spite of our inability to send our girls says. As for the future direction of the cently ended a 22- to church school, Zipporah and her sister, Ziniah, have both been good witnesses for station, Walter says, "We will capture month missionary term the Lord in all their school programs, and and maintain Chattanooga's classical of service in the Carib- both have been top students in their clas- music and public radio listening bean. It was the fourth ses," says her father, who moved his fam- audience. As a public service we are time he has served as ily from India in 1972 and became a US committed to elevating the quality of pastor of the Caribbean citizen in 1985. life in the tri-state area of southeast Union college church, Zipporah is the youngest of six talented daughters in this family who are all study- Tennessee, northwest Georgia and located in the Verdant ing to be doctors. Maracas valley near Port northeast Alabama." To realize this Alice Whitt goal, the station, its board, and the of Spain, Trinidad. Since retirement in community must work together. When 1979, the former missionary to he isn't spending a 12-hour day at the Uganda, East Africa, and former editor station, WSMC's manager nurtures his of Message Magazine has been called to pastor the Birmingham, Ala., green thumb. "I grow African violets for a hobby," he says, with about 100 Ephesus church and Hillcrest church in of them taking over his office. Nashville, Tenn., as well as the "I love plants and gardening. And rebuilding Maranatha church in Baltimore, Md. Volkswagens." Why gardening? "For "To return to overseas service was a the fast rewards for a job done well. rewarding experience. Never before in With a little nurture, they'll produce," a half-hundred years of denominational he smiles, then, after a brief pause, activities have I been in a more adds, "People are the same, in pleasant situation," he said. essence."

Roland J. Hill is seen twice each week in Memphis, north Mississippi, and parts of Arkansas on the television program, "Power of Faith," "Physician of sponsored by the New Covenant church in Memphis. The program the Year" teaches a new way of life and Dr. Jens David Henriksen, a member SOUTHERN UNION encourages viewers to call for prayer of the Collegedale church, has won the and Bible guides. A total of 500 national "Physician of the Year Award" from the President's Committee on names have been generated as a Employment of the Handicapped. Odell W. Mackey result of the program. One hundred The purpose of the award is to honor the died July 1. He was fifty-one individuals have requested physician who has made the most signifi- born October 16, Bible guides, and many have cant contribution to the employment of 1915. He began his completed the 12-lesson, 20th Century disabled persons. ministry as a literature of series. Henriksen has served as an initial or- ganizer and leader of the local committee evangelist where he on the employment of the handicapped. served for over 35 One official said Henriksen "has the entire years. During his term SOUTHERN COLLEGE city of Chattanooga alert to the hiring of he served in several handicapped people, and it is catching on across the whole state of Tennessee." conferences as Doug Walter, a 1984 Henriksen is in the field of rehabilitation Publishing Director and retired from graduate of Southern medicine and is medical director of the the Southern Union Conference as College with majors in Siskin Foundation, a Chattanooga re- Associate Publishing Director. As a Broadcasting and Jour- habilitation center for children and adults result of his labors, hundreds were with mental and physical problems. nalism, has been ap- won to Christ, churches were started, He won the same award at the state level pointed manager of a few days earlier during the 1987 awards literature evangelists and publishing WSMC. Walter began his program for the Governor's Committee on leaders were trained. Many of the broadcast career at Employment of the Handicapped. Regional Publishing Leaders in North WSMC in 1978 as a stu- Olson Ferry America were trained under his dent, managing studio leadership.

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The ADVENTIST CARE CENTER opened its the session first hear about it from a friend or doors in March and was toured by 90 people. Mary family member. The American Cancer Society also Wynn and her staff had been working in three small refers people to the program. The stop smoking rooms, which could no longer contain all the clinic has been conducted for the goods they received or allowed for proper storage. Coast Guard, the College of Albermarle, and the Anticipating the need for larger facilities, Wynn local hospital. investigated Gilliland Cottage. The cost of renova- has a NEWLY RESUR- tion was $30, 000. FACED MAIN ROAD leading through the campus, "If you want to STOP SMOKING, call the thanks to the state of North Carolina. Academy Seventh-day Adventists." That's the reputation the Drive was repaved recently since it was a state- Elizabeth City, N.C., church is gaining. Jan Leffers, owned road in need of repair. Visitors at the recent chaplain at the Winslow Nursing Home, reports alumni weekend were delighted at how the new that he and Pastor Rodney Brunken have con- pavement improved the overall appearance of the ducted four Breathe Free clinics in recent months. grounds. Their experience is that most people who attend Ftel,a4

The church at Florida Hospital hosted its second HOMECOMING of the Jacksonville First church. annual EASTER SERVICE celebration. The 7 a.m. The Pine Hills church recently opened its Com- services were held outdoors on the lawn by Lake munity Service Center DEBT FREE. The 850- Estelle. The First Evangelical Free church, which square-foot building will serve as a service and rents the hospital church, and the Orlando Com- storage facility. munity church, which meets at the nearby Edith EIGHT NEW MEMBERS have joined the Winter Bush Theatre, participated. "It was a great oppor- Garden church as a result of a Revelation Seminar tunity for fellowship and interaction among fellow conducted by Floyd Powell, a cooking school Christians," said Pastor Andy McDonald. "More taught by Dan and Gaylene Taylor, and George than 125 people attended and 100 of them stayed Vandeman's "Truth for the End Time" videotapes. for the breakfast we served afterward." More than 350 people participated in the first liA44-04414e, Thirty-eight people participated in a 12-week spaghetti supper and successfully raised enough VEGE-WEIGH WEIGHT REDUCTION SEMINAR at to send two complete three-year sets of PICTURE the new Chattanooga Community Services Center, ROLLS to Pakistan. Several months ago they sent taught by Donna Patt. The seminar shared many a box of Sabbath school lessons. During 1986 the healthful weight-losing recipes and a plan which class had a 99 percent record for both daily lesson leads the attendees to significant success. Using a study and verse memorization. holistic approach, Patt expanded on the acronym FIFTY GCA STUDENTS (ONE-FOURTH OF THE NEWSTART, which stands for nutrition, exercise, STUDENT BODY) AND FACULTY were involved in water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest, and trust in ministering in eight churches recently. The God. The many handouts distributed each week academy's choir, Camarata, performed at the area contributed to a complete syllabus which reflects camp meeting in Greeneville. In Georgia, students the rich background of experience Patt has had for presented a program at the Ellijay church about nearly 20 years in helping people achieve success their experiences on the school's mission trips to in weight loss and personal development. Haiti, while in Cedartown church a seminar band Cohutta Springs camp has experienced REC- helped conduct services as it does each week. ORD ATTENDANCES for the first three of the eight Georgia-Cumberland Academy's Christian drama camps scheduled for this summer. Dave Cress, group presented "Lives Jesus Touched" in the youth director, reports that while reservations in- newly formed Cartersville church. In the Calhoun dicate that there have been 21 more than last year church, students Curtis Ewell and Mark Morton, so far, the increase by season's end should exceed preached the 11 o'clock sermon. 100. Six junior-earliteens in Baxley, Ga., held a Gal 5-14e4 Esther Kohler, vacation Bible school leader in the first day, 61 during the middle of the week, and Selma, Ala., reports that a SUCCESSFUL VBS was 60 on the final day. Most of these children came held June 8-12 with 39 children in attendance on from the community in response to the weekly

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newspaper announcements in two local papers for $6,000, or 15 percent increase over the previous the month preceding the event, signs and posters year's figures. Hay attributes part of this to the new displayed in the surrounding community a week in pegboard fixtures which made the books on dis- advance, and invitations delivered door to door. play more visible and accessible to the people. . Many excellent contacts were made with parents A WALK-IN OPEN HOUSE preregistration was during the week as well as at the Friday evening held June 14 at the Meridian, Miss., church school, graduation service. A follow-up neighborhood reports Peggy Dyke, Home and School leader. Par- Bible club has been announced and the children ents and students visited with teacher, Dona Bur- have been invited to Pathfinder meetings and Sab- rell, while Dyke entertained the preschoolers. Next bath services. year's textbooks were displayed and various as- The one-hour camp meeting Sunday morning pects of the school program were discussed. New BOOK SALE TOTALED $8,100, reports Bill Hay, members attended also and were introduced to Adventist Book Center manager. In all, the book the church's educational program. sales during the week-long camp meeting had a

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THIRTY-SIX SENIORS GRADUATED from High- ing in the choir were 140 students representing land Academy May 22. Seven graduated with high- schools across the conference. est honors and three with honors. Forty-one The Hendersonville, Tenn., church conducted thousand dollars in Southern College scholarships its first service in its NEW FACILITY at 118 Ander- were awarded. son Lane. The building consists of a chapel, class- Musicians from 10 of the Kentucky-Tennessee rooms, and offices. It is the first phase of a building elementary schools and junior academies visited project that is to include a sanctuary in the future. to form the MUSIC FESTIVAL The church was organized in 1980, and the con- CHOIR and band April 23-25. The musical reper- gregation has been meeting in the First Pres- toire spanned from "Jesus Loves Me" to "Andante byterian church. Religioso" to a southern special "Hoedown." Sing- 5044.4 Ce44.14 arg

"The Reasonable Option" was the theme of them see there is a reasonable option to having Montgomery youths as they considered living low self-esteem, being careless about physical fit- "Happily Ever After." The YOUTH WEEK OF ness, and experimenting with sex," Pastor William SPIRITUAL AND VALUE EMPHASIS focused on Jordan says. real problems of today's youth. "We want to help

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS were presented to De- Bethune-Cookman College Friday night and at the lores Washington, an Oakwood College student, Peabody Auditorium Saturday in Daytona Beach. and Brian Folson, a student at Forest Lake The theme was "Striving for Heaven in '87." There Academy, by Dorsie Twiggs, vice president of Op- are 42 churches in the M. C. Strachan Federation. eration Brightside, an organization sponsored by They are located in the central and northern part of the Ephesus church in Jacksonville, Fla., to assist the Southeastern Conference territory. More than worthy students. 2,000 members were present. The youth had a The Jacksonville labor department brought visible presence during the entire weekend in NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS, TOYS, AND CLOTHES Pathfinder activities, an oratorical contest, and a to Orayce Bateman, of the Ephesus community musical extravaganza. center, for distribution. There were more than 400 The Tampa Progress Village congregation items and various toys for children three months to BURNED ITS MORTGAGE, verifying the liquida- 12 years. tion of the building's indebtedness which occurred The M. C. Strachan Chapter YOUTH FEDERA- a year earlier—March 15. TION held its 1987 celebration May 1 and 2 at the

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Education Church Drama all night, said Duane conservatories. They conference office May Frey, associate in sang several impromptu 24-26. Susan Boggs, Depicts Advent pastoral care. songs on five or six small school specialist Believers "The music committee other occasions. The from the in preparing this group of 35 traveled Georgia-Cumberland program intended to under the auspices of Conference, introduced Florida — Experiences introduce many old Friendship Ambassadors. the teachers from the of Advent believers in hymns to the Music of the group Kentucky-Tennessee and the 1800s was re-enacted congregation," said Frey, reached beyond the South Central at Orlando's Central "but the experience was well-known cities of conferences to the small church. far greater. One member Moscow, Odessa, school's curriculum. The program depicted said, 'To experience in Warsaw, and Gdansk. At In each of the basic the experience of the some way what our Rostov Na Danu, a subjects, the teachers believers before and after forefathers endured, to Russian city of more were taught to correlate the . sense their sacrifice, than a million people, related materials, using It showed their their devotion, their zeal, they sang for perhaps units that cross all anticipation of Christ's their utter 300 church members. grades. They learned that return, their unspeakable disappointment created Also at Rostov, a river individualized teaching joy in Christ, which was in me a desire for the crossing took the group was not having a followed by a same dedication and briefly into Asia. one-to-one class for each disappointment and selflessness that In L'vov, Die individual, but doing sorrow of such motivated them.' " Meistersinger were told what is best for each magnitude that they wept Duane Frey that they were the first individual, and to group choir from outside the for improved instruction. USSR ever to sing in that The teachers developed city. Church members yearly plans for each welcomed them heartily subject and became and pressed lunches into acquainted with effective their hands when they use of curriculum guides. boarded the train to Teaching materials were leave. prepared that will assist "We found an obvious in planning "smart interest in religion on learning, not hard the part of the younger learning!" Expanded use generation," stated of approved volunteers Robertson. "Our fellows as teacher's aides in the enjoyed visiting with classroom was also young people after our encouraged. concerts. Many of them K. M. Kennedy The setting seemed almost real with the Orlando Central congregation were eager to practice dressed in 19th century clothing. their English." Robertson received five 65 Attend Die feeling about reforms Russian hymnals from Environmental that have taken place in church officials as gifts. School Meistersinger recent years," reports On the next visit he Perform Marvin Robertson, Ph.D., hopes to include Russian Kentucky-Tennessee In USSR chorus director. When hymns in the group's — Sixty-five upper Southern College — the group visited repertoire. elementary students Doris Burdick Five performances for Romania and the USSR spent 48 hours at Land capacity crowds in five years ago, they were Between the Lakes Youth Seventh-day Adventist advised not to make Teachers Study station April 27-29. churches in the USSR contact with fellow They participated in a and Poland marked the church members. Now Small School program of activities successful 1987 concert the government set up Curriculum prepared by the tour by Die five church concerts in environmental school Meistersinger, the male addition to six other Kentucky-Tennessee team from A. W. chorus at Southern official concerts in — A small school's Spalding in Collegedale, College. cathedrals, cultural halls, workshop was held at Tenn., under the "We found an upbeat and music the Kentucky-Tennessee direction of Carl

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by the public and private "We've since received sector to combat many compliments and substance abuse in possible future requests Florida. The red ribbon for them to perform." symbol originated with Through the Publishing parent groups in Virginia Department's Listen and Illinois and has Community Crusade since become a visible Against Drugs programs symbol for all those who in Florida, Backers and are committed to Jack and Millie Dickson reducing the demand for (who serve in the Greater illegal drugs. Orlando area) have, and More than 600 people continue to develop great Students from several conferences attended the environmental nature attended the breakfast exposure against drugs. classes. held at Miami's Omni In the Red Ribbon Swafford, Bill Swafford, find their way back to International Hotel Council Membership are and Connie Jones, along the camp; and the Farm Ballroom. Florida's 45 member volunteer with the regular camp of 1850 where they lieutenant governor, organizations including staff at the recreation observed how a farm of Bobbie Brantley, was drug treatment, mental area. that era operated and guest speaker. Tyrone health professionals, law The activities included how the people built Backers, Community enforcement personnel, collecting and mounting their homes. Crusade Against Drugs local governments, religious organizations, fossils found in the area; Night activities included director for Miami, served as master of business, youth and trips to the Woodland recreation, campfire, and community agencies who nature center to become a search for night ceremonies. Pro Musica received a standing are committed to making acquainted with the local animals. A set of search ovation after its fourth a difference. habitat and snakes; lights located groups of song, said Backers. Empire Farm, where they deer, a bobcat, black Tyrone Backers observed sheep shearing; skunks, rabbits, study of pond ecology; opossums and raccoons. orienteering, where the Of particular interest was group was given an all-white skunk. instructions, a compass and map and told to K. M. Kennedy Youth Pro Musica Council kickoff breakfast May 13 in Miami. The Performs Red Ribbon Council was For Mayor formed two years ago by former Governor Bob Florida — Greater Graham. It was an Miami Academy's Pro outgrowth of his Musica's chorale Commission on Drug performed at the and Alcohol Concerns to Governor's Red Ribbon promote ways to be used

Some of the soccer team members pose with their trophies. Charleston except Hodges, knew anything about the Soccer Team game. However they became proficient Witnesses enough to participate in South Atlantic — the city of Charleston's Vinicius Hodges, with the recreation department encouragement of his soccer team competition. pastor organized a group The fact that these of junior boys of Shiloh games were played only Greater Miami Academy's Pro Musica sang for the Red Ribbon Council church into a soccer on Saturdays presented a breakfast which included many dignitaries. team. None of them, major obstacle. Certainly

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the kids would like to parents, players, This year's $2,000 goal participate, but they coaches, and friends by West Coast has been passed with made it clear to the city passing out literature like more than $2,800 officials that playing on Message Magazine. Academy Raises coming in, with monies Saturday was The impression which $2, 800 still being added. The non-negotiable. the youngsters and their funds have been The officials of the coach — Vinicius earmarked for school Florida — Seventy league gave in and Hodges—made on the parking lot lighting West Coast academy played the games on city officials induced fixtures. students participated in a weekdays instead of them to request their Each student sent work-a-thon April 10 Saturday. The participation in other letters to Palmetto, descending on city parks, Charleston-Shiloh sporting activities of the Bradenton, and Sarasota beaches, churches, and Seventh-day Adventist recreation department parents asking them to private homes. team not only won the and assured them that participate by sending The yearly event is a city title, but they took they will never be asked students out to work at vehicle to generate cash advantage of the to play on Saturdays. various rates an hour. opportunity at each for school equipment. Rachel Kline game to witness to the S. E. Gooden Coutr Birmingham Spurred on by the Orlando Spanish director of the church's responses to their idea, Church Holds Pathfinder club, Youth Help the young people organized the sale and Indian Tribe sponsored a Sweetheart Special Events had been the organizer Banquet at which they of the previous Florida — The fellowship day Gulf States — Several prepared and served the Orlando Spanish church question-and-answer young people in the food as well as provided has been boosting its session. Birmingham, Ala., baby-sitting services so morale, funds and The funds generated Roebuck church decided the young couples in the community awareness are for the construction to raise $1,000 to help church could attend. through two special of the Orlando Spanish the Paharia tribe in India Their third venture was events: a fellowship day church. This church is which is part of those to sponsor a basketball and a gigantic yard sale unique in that no referred to as game at which the teens with members, other construction company is endangered people. challenged the adults. central Florida Spanish building it. The work is The youths sponsored Experience won the Adventist churches and being finished completely a bake and slave sale at game but the proceeds other denominations. by the members. which they sold helped to swell to At the fellowship Arcadio Vega homemade pastries as $1,100 the amount day a special well as their own raised. question-and-answer services to church session was featured Memphis Prison members and friends. Alice Voorheis answering common Ministry spiritual questions and clarifying Adventist Gets TV News customs and doctrines. South Central — For This was felt to be very more than 15 years, helpful for the Longview Heights church non-members in in Memphis has been attendance. actively involved in a Cars, books, and food from Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, and Puerto Rico were offered at the yard sale. "we had many visitors from some Pentecostal churches," remarked Arcadio Vega, communication secretary. The good attendance Isaac Fordjour, left, bought and resulted from front-page donated a halfway house to the newspaper coverage. Birmingham Roebuck youth raised $ I, 100 to help the endangered Paharia church for rehabilitation. tie is tribe in India. William Gomez, being interviewed by a reporter.

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prison ministry. This Hundreds of comfort and Lake Counties. One spring, prison workers Disaster kits were also distributed person was killed and $2 assembled at Longview to the victims of the million in damages was Heights church to hear Program Helps disaster as members of estimated. nine former prisoners Tornado Victims the Laurel church along The newly opened Mt. give their testimony of with volunteers from the Gulf States — Dora church was within finding Jesus in prison churches at Hattiesburg, February 28, a fierce two miles of the worst because someone came. Bass Memorial Academy, tornado struck southern hit area. Having All nine are baptized Gulfport, and other areas Mississippi in the Glade previously prepared for members of the church. went out into the area of Laurel. A path of an emergency by Five of them are actively community on a daily destruction 30 miles long assembling 100 disaster engaged in witnessing to basis for several weeks by two miles wide and comfort packs, they other prisoners. One, to give assistance in destroyed hundreds of were ready to help in Willie Epps, has recorded meeting the needs of the homes and severely this emergency. the New Testament on people. damaged others. Seven The church's new tape and it's ready to be The Milton, Fla., people were killed and community services marketed. church members sent several schools were center served as a These men also serve their mobile disaster unit totally destroyed. One distribution center where the church as deacons which was used on a had only two basketball people received packs and elders. There is also daily basis for one week. goals left standing. and meals of soup and Larry Mitchell who is now Assistance in the form of The Gulf States sandwiches. a second year 3.0 blankets and comfort kits Conference community Since the extensive student at Andrews was also rendered by the services/disaster relief press coverage about the University. There are Georgia-Cumberland scores who are living a program was immediately church's help, clothing, Conference. Alice Voorheis furniture and money dedicated Christian life set in motion alongside have been donated to since their baptism and the Red Cross and other release. relief agencies. The Emergency the church. "Because we The prison ministry Seventh-day Adventist Preparedness were prepared to day received full Church at Laurel was minister to the needs of coverage by Channel 5, commissioned the Pays Off the community a lot of which included a "blanket depot" and Florida — A Spring people now know where 10-minute segment on thousands of blankets tornado cut a we are, who we are and the evening news. were distributed to those 30-mile-long path across what we do!" Juanita Jenkins in need. Central Florida's Sumter Paul Van Buren

Heading Southern Union for Conference "A Travelers Guide to Vegetable Din- ing" lists 290 restaurants (100 in detail) of Seventh-day Adventists from 100+ cities in 12 countries!! Send $6.95 per copy to: The Stephens Group P.O.Box 1143 Decatur, GA Health Witnessing Seminar 30031-1143 October 28-31 Holiday Inn of Gatlinburg Urgent All medical, dental, allied health profession- Jim McDonald, Record Producer of 12 award-winning Gospel Al- bums of the year is taking auditions for Children Singers — Record als, temperance and health personnel, plan an album entitled "Kids International," all nationalities needed. Limited selection. now to attend our biannual seminar. Variety Singers — Record an album that shows your individual talent. Make reservations now, 1-800-Holiday. Give Individual Singers — Record your own personal album. the three-letter code SUC. Spanish Singers — Record a variety album that shows your indi- vidual talent. For further information: 404-299-1832. Instrumental Artists — Record an album with full orchestra. Will be distributed nationally. Call J. D. Productions (714) 794-6508

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New enthusiasm for Sabbath school has been awakened at the Tallahassee church. Jacksonville, Fla., First church members line the aisles of the sanctuary to Special programs have been planned for the year. In March, Grace Carlos, superintend- renew their marital vows in a special annual Sabbath service on the family and ent, organized "Sabbath School Around the World." Beginning with a mission pageant, marriage. During Sabbath school, the singles each received carnations pre- each family dressed in native costumes and reported on the membership and number sented by the earliteens, demonstrating that singles, as well as marrieds, are of churches in his country. special and loved.

Central for Altamonte .! first Saturda sports night and young Associate Pa needs." This encompassi

Having successfully completed his bar examination, Edward Homecoming at Murphy, N. C., one of only two Carolina churches in Georgia-Cumberland G. Reid, Cohutta Springs development coordinator, is here being territory, featured the opening of a new educational wing (right) and greatly expanded sworn in as an attorney in the State of Georgia by Superior parking facilities. Court Judge Torn Pope.

Birmingham's South Park church youth were very excited as the hour approached Edwin Nias plays "Now Thank We All Our God" on his reciting pre-selected verses of poetry. These young participants were from 5 to 12, saw. With a violin bow and his saw he periodically five-member panel on the basis of poise and delivery. The winners of the contes plays special music at the Pine Hills, Fla., church. Nias Crenshaw, 9, and Anetra Jones, 11. is a refrigeration contractor. August 1987 IMAGES

Elder and Mrs. E. A. Lockett, retired Seventh-day Adventist workers who have served the church for 41 years, have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. E. A. Lockett has worked in the Southwest Region Conference in Texas and Oklahoma and in Northeastern in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. He was the personal ministries director April26, students from Memphis Junior, High- for a number of years in Northeastern. The Locketts reside in Altamonte land, and Madison academies lined to register Springs, Fla., and are still active in the work of the church. for the first annual Kentucky-Tennessee Con- ference track and field day. More than 60 young people participated. Ribbons were awarded to each of the first-, second-, and third-place winners.

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'late and young adults participate in the ollegiate young adults catacombs. The f each month the church's gym is open for itacombs is filling a need for collegiates o are not involved in our colleges," says Waters. "We're trying to meet their social t is one of the church's 12 Bridges of Love, nail group philosophy.

Lewis Stout, director of Southern Union's Department of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty was handcuffed and escorted out of Miami's Northside church sanctuary during the divine worship at which he was the guest speaker. The congregants were stunned as they witnessed this scene. Officer Eddie Gilbert, a church member and employee of the Metropolitan Dade County public safety department, observed the proceedings with great concern. The arrest was a dramatization of what could happen today in view of Lewis H. and Thorma Quigley Wagner cele- fulfilling prophecy. The Religious Liberty Day activities continued with informal discus- brated their 50th wedding anniversary March sions, lectures, and a question-and-answer session. 20. They are members of the Arden, N. C., church and are active in developing a new con- gregation in Fairview. Purchase and study of the book Bible Readings led to their joining the eting against their peers in Pottstown, Pa., church soon after their marriage. ge. They were judged by a Wagner became a literature evangelist. Mrs. tgel Dawkins, age 7, Larry Wagner has been girls' dean at two academies. Their children are Linda Rice, Neil Wagner, and John Wagner, president of Union College, ■ August, 1987 former president of Southern College. Southern Tidings 17 CLASSIFIEDS

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August, 1987 Southern Tidings ■ 19 CALENDAR August Carolina Medical/Dental Retreat — S M T W T F S ABC Prayer Crusades Oct. 2, 3 — Biannual Conference-wide retreat July 31-Aug. 8 — Greenville, S.C. — Cohutta Springs Adventist Center. 1 Adventist Singles Ministries — Collegedale Aug. 14-22 — Kemersville, N.C. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Aug. 28-Sept. 5 — Albemarle, N.C. Chapter — Aug. 22 — 6 p.m. Corn Roast and Vespers at 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Florida Carl Tate's home, 5776 Tallant Rd. Further 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Evangelistic Crusades info., call Carl at (615) 396-2762. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug. 21-Sept. 19 — Palmetto — David and 30 31 Becky Weigley Gulf States Aug. 29-Oct 3 — Arcadia — Bob and Joyce Evangelist Larry Cansler — July 13-Sept. 4. Hueytown, Ala. Registration — DuBose Aug. 27 — Freshman Teachers' Convention — Aug. 2-5. Camp Youth Ministries Aug. 28-31 — All students Aug. 9-13 — Youth Sailing Trip Alamisco. Aug. 15 — Pathfinder coordinator meeting — Mini Camp Meeting Southern Union Tillman's Aug. 22 — Central Alabama, Birmingham, Oakwood College Offering — Aug. 8 Aug. 21-23 — Pathfinder leadership conven- Ala., First church. Sabbath School Demonstrator's Workshop tion — Kulaqua Aug. 29 — Gulf Coast, Pensacola, Fla., church — Aug. 27-30. Cohutta Springs Center. Reg- Sept. 3-6 — Teen Challenge I-God's Water Kentucky-Tennessee istration Thur. 5-6:30 p.m. Cradle roll through World Evangelistic Crusades youth. Guests: Lester and Bettye Ortner, Rob Sept. 4-7 — Family Camp — Camp Kulaqua Aug. 22 — Parsons, Tenn. —Ralph Ringer Robinson, and LeClare Litchfield. Contact Sept. 18-20 — Pathfinder Honor Weekend 28 — Lexington, Ky. — Lyle Albrecht Sabbath School and/or Child Evangelism Di- rector. Sept. 20 — Trailblazers Day Sept. 25 — Memphis, Tenn. —Ron Halvorsen D. Min. and M.A. in Pastoral Ministry — Sept. Georgia-Cumberland South Atlantic 6-17. Southern College. Contact: Southern Lay Witness Seminar FLIES Training School — Aug. 24-29. Union Ministerial Association 404-299-1832. Aug. 7, 8 — Cohutta Springs Adventist Center Senior Camp — Sept. 4-7. River Oaks Camp — Marriage Encounter Weekend — Sept. 18-20. Youth Ministries Orangeburg, S.C. Southern College. Contact: Marriage Aug. 7, 8 — Youth Rally — Atlanta Adventist Local Elders' and Head Deacons' Retreat — Encounter, Box 1626, Collegedale, TN Academy. Contact Peter Beck or Dave Cress Sept. 11-13. River Oaks Camp — Orangeburg, 37315 615-396-2724 for more info. S.C. Aug. 21, 23 — Pathfinder Leadership Confer- Out of Union ence — Cohutta Springs Adventist Center. Oakwood College Fort Scott, Kansas, School Reunion — Sept Retired Denominational Workers' Retreat — Faculty Workshops — Aug. 10-11. 19. Fort Scott Church, 711 S. Hill St., FS. Info. Sept. 18, 19 — Cohutta Springs Adventist Faculty Colloquium — Aug. 11-15. write Opal Lewis, Route HL Box 69B, Redfield, Center Freshman Orientation — Aug. 24-27. KS 66769. .. - TRANSITIONS

Georgia-Cumberland Gerald Christman will be pastor at Lakeland, Ga. Ken Taylor will pastor the Atlanta Metro church. Southeastern Solar ern Society of AOventist Affor els Barry Bonner and Dennis George of Ft. Pierce and Ft. Myers, respectively, were voted as ministerial Interns by the Conference Executive Committee. Bonner has been engaged in evangelism, refurbishing, and for the Annual Retreat past six months church administration. Dennis George has revolutionized the work in Ft. Myers. lie conducted a Revelation Seminar and over 25 souls were baptized. In another few days he will lead his congregation into a church they are In the process of purchasing. Cohutta Springs Conference Center Wedding September 25-26 PRUSIA — WURL Alison Rebecca Wart and Dirk Glen Prusia were married on Dec. 27, 1986, in Peachtree City, Ga. W. M. Abbott performed the ceremony. The bride is the daugh- ter of Dr. and Mrs. Loel R. Wurl. of Atlanta, Ga., and a graduate of Georgia State University. The groom is the • Continuing Legal Education (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday) son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Frusta, of Longwood, Fla., Certified by Georgia State University — Academic credit and a graduate of Southern College and Emory Univer- sity School of Dentistry. The couple resides in Lake Mary, available Fla. Topic: "Aids and the Law" • Sabbath — Devotional Speaker, Dan Matthews, Christian Life- Sunset style Magazine

Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. a Sabbath — Religious Liberty Update, Gordon Engen, North 7 14 21 28 4 11 American PARL Director Atlanta, Ga. 8:33 8:26 8:18 8:09 8:00 7:51 Charleston, S.C. 8:14 8:07 7:59 7:50 7:42 7:32 Charlotte, N.C. 8:20 8:13 8:05 7:56 7:46 7:36 a Wholesome Family Recreation Collegedale, Tenn. 8:38 8:31 8:23 8:14 8:04 7:54 Huntsville, Ala. 7:43 7:36 7:28 7:18 7:09 6:59 Jackson, Miss. 7:53 7:47 7:39 7:31 7:22 7:13 Louisville, Ky. 8:46 8:38 8:29 8:19 8:08 7:58 Memphis, Tenn 7:57 7:50 7:42 7:33 7:23 7:13 Note: If you are an Adventist attorney or law student in the Southern Union, or if you know the name and Miami, Fla. 8:03 7:57 7:51 7:44 7:37 7:30 address of an Adventist attorney, please notify: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, P.O. Box 849, Montgomery, Ala 7:38 7:31 7:24 7:15 7:06 6:57 Nashville, Term. .. 7:46 7:39 7:30 7:21 7:11 7:01 Decatur, Georgia 30031. Orlando, Fla 8:11 8:05 7:58 7:51 7:43 7:35 Wilmington, N.C. . 8:08 8:00 7:52 7:43 7:34 7:25

20 • Southern Tidings August, 1987 NASHVILL TENNESSE Sunday, Labor Day Weekend Sponsored by: McKee Baking ompany ci (This is a Rosewood Produ ion) Programm ng • WHAT IS IT? Rosewood Music Festival is an evening County Music Star of music and fun for the entire family. Musicians from Host: the Southeast will perform gospel music in a peaceful Grand Ole ry Member. Roy Drusky natural outdoor setting.

• WHY IS IT? Rosewood Music Festival will be video Featuring: Rusty Goodman Buddy Greene • George Goldtrap • and My tery Guest - taped by The Nashville Network to provide program- ming for Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), an SDA satellite television broadcast ministry.

Rosewood Music Festival is a fund raising event for Nashville 3ABN television station. 3ABN is developing a network of full power UHF television stations that will receive SDA programming via satellite and rebroadcast it with the television stations over major metropolitan areas. The first such television station will Also Including: Shelton Family • Duane Hamilton • Kress Trio be in Nashville on the Rosewood family estate. • Jeff Hunt • Bill Young • Kathey Gratz • Roland Gresham • Special Blend

• WHEN IS IT? Labor Day Weekend—Sunday, September 6, 1987. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m.

• WHERE IS IT? Nestled at the foot of a hill and overlooking a valley 10 miles north of Nashville. David Rose's country estate will again provide the setting for Rosewood Music Festival. Rosewood is within easy access of Interstate 65.

• DRESS AND WHAT TO BRING—Ya'll come country. Come in your blue jeans, cowboys hats and boots. We're just going to have a good ole time. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, a jacket or sweater and a flashlight. r Rosewood Music Festival Z • FOOD—Light snacks and drinks will be available 859.2825 I:=3 if for sale. or 859-2305 "3

Nashboro Motel Dickerson Ad. • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES—Hayrides • .... ...... ...... clowns, puppeteers, and.mimes. r. 2 miles —4 Carey's 2 miles —b Corner Market Cedar • ADMISSION PRICE—$3.00 each or Hill Par $7.50 / family—Under six—free. 1-65 North --) • • • • • • • •••••••• ••••"•••—• 10 miles 1-65 1=1 sy.-Tess. Also see a live satellite link up between Cont. Office Rosewood Music Festival and 3ABN. RIvergate I Albums of the artists will be for sale. Mall Ominous Rends—Bright Future

by Stewart J. Crook

wring the past nine months conferences in support of Adventist titudes now as regards Adventist edu- D education total a large share of the cation. those of you who have read the words on these pages yearly budget. When one adds to this have been exposed to a va- amount the millions of dollars spent Make the Future Bright riety of topics concerning Christian by constituents for tuition, fees, and education. You have reviewed the his- other related expenses there remains The future can be bright. We can tory of Seventh-day Adventists and no doubt that education holds a high help make the future bright by placing church schools. You have been re- priority in Christian finance. However, our wills under God's control. We can minded of the Adventist philosophy of certain trends are in existence which help make the future bright by being education. You have seen a defense could cause one to predict additional examples—in consecration, in of the quality of education which may strains on church and home finances alignment of priorities, in self- be obtained in schools operated by unless there is a reversal of these sacrifice, and in benevolence. We can the church. You have been subjected trends. help make the future bright by casting to statistics concerning constituent off our own apathy. We can help make attitudes about the denomination's Disturbing Trends the future bright by having concern schools. By this time, if you have been What are the trends which sound for the future, our children and youth, a faithful reader, you must have ar- such an ominous note for Adventist and our church. rived at the conclusion that the lead- education? The astute diagnostician A plan has been developed to ena- ership of the Southern Union Confer- might include: constituent attitudes, ble us to teach our children and youth ence is seriously promoting Adventist alignment of priorities, apathy, and a the science of salvation. Subscription education. possible misunderstanding of the to this plan is one way by which we can Why all this promotion? Is not the value of an education in an Adventist demonstrate our concern for a bright Adventist school system healthy and environment as regards the future life future. It requires that one dem- are not our schools in the best shape of the student and the future of the onstrate the very essence of ever? Do we not spend millions of dol- church. These trends, and perhaps Christianity — unselfishness and love lars in support of Christian educa- others, are placing Adventist educa- for others. Project SAFE — Student As- tion? tion in a mad dash toward a major sistance For Eternity—is an endow- Perhaps we can best answer these crisis. ment fund which provides funds for questions by taking a close look at education of our children and youth in each of them: Avoiding the Crisis Adventist schools. Project SAFE is one What must we do to avoid this way to combat the ominous trends Can a Healthy School crisis? First, it behooves all of us, facing Adventist education. Won't you System Die? young or old, single or married, child- become a member of the Project SAFE It is true that as regards scholastic less or parents, to formulate attitudes team by making a commitment to quality, teacher preparedness, school in regards to the church and its prayerfully and financially support equipment, and physical plants our schools which are consistent with the Adventist education in a systematic school system is probably, overall, in Bible and the inspired counsels of way? For further details as to how you the best shape ever. But, in other un- Ellen White. Second, in order for the may become personally involved in ions a number of academies and church to move forward to its glorious this plan to support Adventist educa- elementary schools have closed and future we must align our priorities to tion and help provide a bright future there are certain trends which predict the will of the Master Teacher. Third, for the church, address your inquiry a weakening of the system within our we must each become example lead- to Project SAFE in care of your local own territory if there is not a reversal ers to so stir the church that apathy conference office. of these trends. cannot exist. Fourth, we must each recognize that our children and youth Stewart J. Crook is director of trust A M4jor Budget Item are the future church and that its con- services and endowments for the The monies expended yearly by dition is dependent upon our at- Southern Union Conference.

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50,44e. Liov:Avi.% Restoring Backsliders MISSING MEMBER by James 0. Greek EVANGELISM

Final of a four-part series on Missing Member Evangelism,

s the pastor listened intently has not been a major reason for rized speeches or magical pro- to the unexpected telephone dropping members in our churches. grams. Genuine spiritual draw- call, the older man on the However, there is another reason that ing power comes when, as Aother end, apparently under seems to be more widespread. Christ's representative, one per- the influence of alcohol, sang with a In the prodigal son's story (Luke sonally delivers Jesus' compas- broken voice, "Day Is Dying in the 15:11-32), we find revealed a very in- sion in the living room. If God's West." He was attempting to prove teresting point. The father did not love is seen in the eyes of His that he used to be a Seventh-day Ad- drop the son, the son did the drop- messenger, hope will be instilled ventist. Then there was the middle- ping. An individual can choose to in the heart of the discouraged aged professional couple. They sat on "drop out" of the church. Unfortu- one. the edge of their plush sofa, in the nately many "missing members," 4. EARN FRIENDSHIP/TRUST. midst of their plush living room, hold- who for various reasons have stopped Dropouts who remain in the vi- ing their plush poodle, while attempt- attending fit into this category. The cinity of the church frequently ing to conceal their interest, as the people we drop from the church cite broken relationships as visiting pastor updated them on the books are often those who, in fact, their main reason for leaving. recent events in their "former" have dropped the church. In reality it As our example, Jesus became church. And, we must not forget Sis- matters little who dropped whom, the one with us to save us. This is predominant concern is that there are ter Evans who faithfully brought her not only seen in the incarnation two children to Sabbath school each people, many within our reach, who but also in His daily labors week. She avoided as many church need the fellowship the church has to among men. If success is de- offer. members as possible when she sired in our work for these dropped off and picked up her chil- In light of this challenge several "dropped" and "missing" dren. suggestions may prove helpful as we members, Christ's example will What do these people have in plan our ministry to these special be our guide. It may take time common? All three have experienced ones: and sacrifice, but involving being dropped from membership in 1. GO. Our first prayer should be oneself in the lives of others the Seventh-day Adventist Church. for holy boldness. Without kind, may open doors to hearts that They comprise a special group our loving visits the hope of regain- would otherwise remain closed. denomination has earmarked "Miss- ing these dear people is remote. ing Members." Ministering to this 5. INVITE THEM BACK. Many 2. class is a challenge for any denomina- DO NOT BE AFRAID OF CRITI- people find it difficult to return tion. The case experiences men- CISM. Often one may hear on their own initiative. A simple, tioned reflect a growing concern negative feelings expressed kind invitation may be just what among our churches today. For about the church. It is not un- is needed to begin the journey example, in 1986 alone 2,454 per- usual for the Gospel worker to home. feel uncomfortable with this sons were dropped from the church Concerning the days ahead the rolls in the Southern Union. This was reaction. During the ministry of Jesus a demoniac came to Him book Evangelism states, "Self- due to apostasy or simply to pro- denying efforts will be put forth to longed lack of contact with the local with the words, "What have Ito do with Thee?" Jesus saw save the lost, and many who have church. strayed from the fold will come back Biblically there are several reasons through these words to a man crying for help. We, too, will to follow the Shepherd." (page 693). an individual may be dropped from May each of us, in the spirit of "Har- church membership. First, Paul often have to look beyond the cloak of "outward bitterness" to vest 90," participate in this great sights the account of Hymeneus and work. Alexander as an example of dropping a hurting heart. a member due to perverting the doc- 3. REVEAL CHRIST'S COMPAS- trines of the church (2 Timothy 2:17- SION. The greatest power for 18; I Timothy 2:19-20) (SDABC, reclaiming dropped members James 0. Greek is ministerial secre- 1953). Fortunately, at present this will not come through memo- tary of the Gulf States Conference.

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stood in terror at the foot of Mount Each child in the family wants to be Sinai, trembling at the revelation of sure of his parents' love and attention Inspiration the majesty of God, they cried to regardless of how many other children Moses, "Speak to us yourself, . . . and there might be in the family. It is we will listen; but if God speaks to us difficult for a child to understand that we shall die." Exodus 20:19, NEB. But the intrusion of another child will not Moses reassured them there was no lessen his parents' love for him. need to be afraid. However, sharing his parents' love and Worshiping Think how Abraham spoke so attention is more difficult for some reverently, yet so boldly, when he children than others, and even an only God as reasoned with God about the child learns that he must share his destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. mother with his father, and his father A Friend See Genesis 18:22, 23. The Bible with his mother. speaks of Abraham also as being one Psychologists recognize that the way of God's friends. James 2:23. brothers and sisters learn to weather Jesus said that He wants all of us to growing up together largely determines A. Graham Maxwell — If at this be His friends. John 15:14, 15. how well they can get along with other moment you should come face to face The Father is just as gracious and people throughout their lives. Although with Jesus, the Son of God, what loving as the Son. lie is just as jealousy and guilt feelings about it would you do? understanding and willing to forgive. constitute a natural part of growing up Would you be afraid? Would you just This is why Jesus could tell His together in a family, when these stand there, or would you kneel? disciples that when He returned to jealousies and rivalries between Would it be more correct to fall heaven it would not be necessary for siblings are handled clumsily by prostrate at His feet? You would want Him to beg the Father to do good parents early in the training process, it to show proper reverence and respect. things for them. "I need make no is often difficult to reverse the Would you say anything? What promise to plead to the Father for destructive patterns that develop. language would you use? Would it be, you, for the Father Himself loves you." Jealousy is a fact of life. The "Thank You for coming," or "We thank John 16:26, 27, Phillips. Thee that Thou has come"? question here is, How are you, as a If at this moment you really could parent, responding to rivalries now? The way you would feel and the way come face to face with Christ, I you would worship would be largely How do you feel about your child's believe He would want you to meet bickering, fighting, and competing? determined by your picture of God, Him as lie was on the Mount of the kind of Person you believe Him to Parents often get tired of it, fall under Olives, when the people gathered strain, get upset, and then cannot be. comfortably around Him and the When the priests of Baal worshiped consistently satisfy their child's needs. children saw nothing to make them Yet children often depend on their on Mount Carmel, they "cut afraid. themselves after their custom with parents to tell them when they have "I have so much to tell you about had enough, for children need help in swords and lances, until the blood My Father," lie might say. "For if only gushed out upon them." I Kings controlling themselves. A limit must be you could know Him as He really is, set on sibling rivalry. 18:28, RSV. They believed that their surely you would find Him worthy of god would be moved by such your reverence and love. Then you Eye-to-eye confrontation is superior behavior. could sense the freedom of worshiping to any other method for permanently When David paused to worship he God as your Friend." reducing rivalry. Peter and Leland had prayed, "Let the words of my mouth, been scrapping and fighting all day, and the meditation of my heart, be This article consists of excerpts from I and nothing Mother had said made acceptable in Thy sight, 0 Lord." WANT TO BE FREE, by A. Graham any lasting effect. Grabbing two Psalm 19:14. Maxwell, 1970, Pacific Press Publishing dining-room chairs, she insisted, What kind of worship is acceptable Association. "Peter, you sit here. Leland, here. to our God? I believe Jesus suggested Now, you just sit there and look at the answer when lie described God to each other. You may not move or the woman of Samaria. See John speak. Just sit and look at each other. 4:21-24, RSV. When you start doing it, set the "God is Spirit," Jesus began. That is Family timer for five minutes. to say, "God is a spiritual Being" (C. One day Mother left the boys alone B. Williams). He is an intelligent, while she took a quick trip to the thinking God, not like Dagon the fish grocery store. When she returned, god, or the beetles and crocodiles Peter and Leland were sitting in the revered by the Egyptians. Sibling chairs—with two minutes left on the God desires us to worship Him timer. Mother said nothing. When the because we know the truth about Him. Rivalry bell rang, they got up and sauntered Because we know the kind of Person out to play. Mother never asked what He really is. Because we recognize led to the self-discipline. They had that He is the all-powerful Creator, and taken the right action, and that's all we admire the wise and orderly way in that mattered. Mother's consistency which He operates His universe. had guaranteed the effectiveness. Because we know the truth about all Nancy Van Pelt — Through the that He has been willing to do to save ages, loving and sharing, fighting and The breakdown in this system seems and heal us people—in spite of our competing, grabbing and teasing, to appear in the lack of consistency in rebellious and disorderly behavior. And tattling and keeping secrets, agreeing which a parent carries out the plan. perhaps most of all because we and disagreeing, playing and hiding The lessons will not be learned by gratefully realize that lie created us to from one another, have existed dragging out the chairs once a week be individual and free—and then paid between brothers and sisters. The when patience is at a low ebb. The such a price to set us free again. Bible, mythology, fairy tales, songs, rivalry will be lessened for that time, Moses knew the truth about God, dances, and dramas all illustrate the but not on a permanent basis as and though he always approached Him universality of the harmony, rivalries, could be accomplished through with deepest reverence and awe, yet and tensions that exist between consistent use of this method. Parents he was not afraid. When the people siblings. with small children from two-and-a-half

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years up may find it works well if the about what they should eat. He time limits are cut in half. wanted them to have clear minds, A written account can also help Fitness disease-free bodies, and high moral settle a dispute by ridding the children stamina. He intended to bring them of hostile feelings through the avenue back to the diet of Eden. He took of creative writing. We used this from them flesh foods. method in our home when our boys, But what happened? They wanted ten and twelve years of age, were meat, and complained so bitterly that having a heated battle. I brought them they rebelled and refused God's menu. upstairs, put them in separate rooms The Ideal They suffered a great loss as a result. with pen and paper, and told them to Diet You will find an account of this given tell me about it on paper. by the apostle Paul. He points out that Another method appeared in the all this is written for our example, and "Hints From Heloise" column of the that we should not murmur for the newspaper. same things they did (I Corinthians 10:6, 9, 10). He refers specifically to "Dear Heloise: Now that our six J. Wayne McFarland — The the experience recorded in Numbers children are growing up, whenever we ideal diet must contain the following: 11, especially verses four and go for a drive in our station wagon Carbohydrates or starch for energy. thirty-three. there's always an argument about who This should constitute 50 to 60 Daniel and his companions will sit next to which door, or who will percent of the food we eat. It includes understood God's program for the best sit up front with mother and dad. So much of our breads, cereals, fruits, of health. They refused to eat flesh my husband came up with this idea. and of course all sweets. foods and asked for vegetables, and "Each time we head for the car, he Fats should form 25 to 30 percent the Lord honored their stand on passes out 'reserved seat tickets.' Each of our diet. Milk, butter, cream, nuts, healthful living (Daniel 1). ticket has two numbers on it, one for and olives are examples of fatty foods. going and one for coming, and each When God picks out a program for Proteins should compose 10 to 20 man it is the very best. When He seat number is listed on a little chart percent of the total amount of food suggests a diet it cannot be excelled. in the car. The child automatically taken in a day. Most people obtain It is the ideal. knows where he will sit both going their protein from animal sources, but But someone says, "Doctor, I am and coming home. No more it is better to get it from cereals, afraid I would get sick if I didn't eat squabbling. legumes, and grains. meat." Well, let me answer by saying "You draws your number and you In addition to these, everyone that you can become ill by eating takes your chances." should see that he obtains vitamins, Another valuable escape valve when meat. water, and bulk. The animal you eat is made up of feelings are running high and you Does the ideal diet have these the food it eats. A cow, pheasant, or haven't the time or the patience to elements? And where do you find the rabbit will eat grass, grain, leaves, and arbitrate is to put the children to ideal diet? It was the menu given to fruit. You will not find them eating any work. man when he was created. Let's turn meat, however. They convert the Whenever possible, allow children to and read in the Bible what God chose protein of grains and grass into settle their disputes themselves. for man to live on. Since He is the animal protein. Therefore, by eating Parents often make matters worse creator of man, tie would certainly meat you are only eating your grains, when they try to solve the quarrel. It know what is the best and ideal food vegetables, and nuts secondhand. Why is often difficult to establish in a for him: "Behold, I have given you not skip the cow and get your food quarrel who is guilty and who is every herb bearing seed ... and every innocent. The quarrel most often is a firsthand? tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree Furthermore, disease among animals result of combined effort. The yielding seed" (Genesis 1:29). This obviously good child may have egged is much more prevalent today than It means that the original diet was fruits, used to be. We are also learning that on, pushed, or dared to provoke the grains, and nuts. the fat of animals is probably one of bad child. Thus, when the first child Then sin entered the world. Was that the main factors in the hardening of comes running to you, you might say, the time the Lord said, "Now you can the arteries. That means that heart "I'm sorry you are having trouble, but have flesh to eat"? No. When the tree trouble, certain types of kidney I'm sure you can work things out of life was taken from man (Genesis trouble, high blood pressure, and between you." Turn the 3:22-24), the "herb of the field," or problem-solving over to the children, apoplexy or stroke are hastened by vegetables, was substituted (Genesis meat eating. where it belongs, and refuse to get 3:18). In fact, even though sin had Besides this, you must recall that it involved in it. At times it may be entered, the Lord allowed no one to is the uric acid that would be excreted necessary to send them to another eat meat until after the Flood, 1,500 by the animal's kidneys that acts as a room to solve the problem. years later (Genesis 9:3, 4). And in stimulant to the person who eats Other simple methods of smoothing both the Old and New Testaments it is meat. Since uric acid is a waste troubled waters involve the art of recorded that the blood was not to be product, your kidneys in turn must get active listening. Talking things over is eaten (Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20). But a helpful measure, especially since rid of it. why was man allowed to eat flesh No, you do not have to fear children have difficulty separating fact after the Flood? 1. Every living thing becoming sick if you stop eating flesh from fantasy. Bad thoughts to them on the earth, except that which food. I am not telling you something often seem just as bad as actions. survived in the ark, was destroyed that has not been tried, or that is a "Ted, I understand how you feel. We (Genesis 7:23). 2. The life of man was mere theory. This is the best, the all have mean feelings sometimes," a shortened. Here is what happened mom might begin. ideal diet—something the author has when people began to eat meat: studied and practiced. Channeling feelings of rivalry into Before the Flood man lived an average You may miss the meat for a time, constructive outlets takes time, effort, of 912 years (Genesis 5). After the and imagination, but it has its rewards but don't give up. Give yourself the Flood the average was 332 years very best and you will be repaid by in promoting good home relations. Ej (Genesis 11). At David's time the having superior health. average was 70 years (Psalm 90:10). 0 This article consists of excerpts from When the Lord was preparing a This article consists of excerpts from THE COMPLEAT PARENT by Nancy Van people for the special purpose of BETTER LIVING, by J. Wayne Pelt, 1976, Southern Publishing bringing to the world a knowledge of McFarland, MD, 1956, Review and Association. His Holy law, He was very specific Herald Publishing Association.

August, 1987 Southern Tidings ■ 25 Home Is a Place Tb Hang Your Heart!

by B. F. Reaves

ome is a special place full of much more important is it to have will take more than $2,000 per room special memories and love. quality day after day, night after night, to complete the task. With 500-plus For thousands of young men for years? rooms to renovate, that's more than and women, colleges and Over the years, dormitories are sub- $1, 000,000! But what price can you nuniversities serve as "home away jected to the wear and tear of youthful put on the well-being of a student? from home" for four or more valuable energies, but we are determined to What is the dollar value of a soul? years of their lives. Here they study, keep what we have as "homey" as we Home is a place to hang your heart! relax, exercise, think, dress, and per- can. However, with more than 700 Although we could never take the form essential life chores. For many resident students to house, that takes place of the 1,000 homes in 41 states this is an indispensable first step to- money. and 40 different nations represented ward independence, and it should be on our campus, we are a home for our With your past help, our dor- a pleasant one! students as long as they are with us. mitories are already beginning to re- Here we nurture them, we guide At Oakwood College, we are con- ceive the much-needed face lift they them, we educate them, we mold and tinually striving to demonstrate to our deserve after many years of produc- shape them for the future while we residence hall family that this "home" tive use. Painting, carpeting, and feed and care for them in the present. is a great place to "hang their hearts!" plumbing work are all aspects of our And we want them to be happy and We are committed to providing "top massive "Home Renovation Program" comfortable as they prepare for their notch" living quarters for our stu- which has been started. However, life's work. dents because they deserve a good there is still much to do. Your gift to Give generously to the August 8 place to live for those crucial years. the August 8 Oakwood Offering will Oakwood Offering. If you have al- help fill that need. Think about it. If you were traveling, ready contributed through the Per- what kind of hotel or motel would you The General Conference has ear- sonal Giving Plan, give our project a stay in overnight? No doubt, you marked $200,000 over and above its bigger boost by placing an extra offer- would choose one known for quality, regular annual contribution for this ing in your tithe envelope. Together comfort, beauty, and convenience. most important project. The regional we will make it happen right, and we Even if a poorer quality place were conferences have made significant will make it happen now! cheaper, I'm sure you'd pay a little contributions. So have dedicated in- extra for quality. RR is so important to dividuals. But the size of the task is Benjamin F. Reaves, Ph.D., is presi- have quality even for a night, how gargantuan. Because of inflation, it dent of Oakwood College.

Interior view of model dormitory room at Edwards Hall, senior men's resi- Exterior of Edwards Hall. dence.

26 ■ Southern Tidings August, 1987 Greater Opportunities Ahead

by Greg Coryell

roviding quality health care to the total person is the com- mitment of Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lake- pland, Georgia. That commitment to quality and a philosophy of care that encompasses the body, mind, and spirit, has gained Louis Smith an ex- cellent reputation in its community. However, it has not been achieved without some real challenges. When the hospital opened in 1949, it was a 30-bed county-owned facility. Louis Smith Memorial Hospital is a 40-bed acute-care hospital in Lakeland, Georgia. It has been After only four years of successful op- operated by Seventh-day Adventists since 1958. erations it was forced to close due to difficulties in staffing. This was a dis- In 1970 the Lakeland Villa Conva- technology, tighter government regu- appointment to the citizens of Lanier lescent Center, a 62-bed privately lations, staff shortages, and rising County, who hoped for the next five owned nursing facility operated by costs are among the many challenges years that it would one day reopen. Louis Smith Memorial, was opened facing Louis Smith and other hospi- adjacent to the hospital. In 1973 the tals today. With strong community Ask the Adventists hospital began operating the Lanier support, excellent management, and In 1957 someone suggested that County Ambulance Service. Also in its commitment to quality, Louis the county investigate the possibility 1973, Louis Smith became part of the Smith is making positive progress in of asking Seventh-day Adventists to Southern Adventist Health and Hospi- meeting these challenges. operate the hospital. To help deter- tal System and subsequently a part of Early this year the LSMH Founda- mine whether this would be an advis- Adventist Health System/Sunbelt. tion was formed to enhance interac- able move, a county commissioner tion between the hospital and the visited Watkins Memorial Hospital, The 25th anniversary of the reopen- ing of Louis Smith was a landmark community and to assist in philan- which was operated by Adventists in thropic efforts for the hospital. The Ellijay, Georgia. Without identifying day in the history of the South Georgia hospital and for the citizens of Lanier foundation board immediately voted himself or his purpose, after one County. On October 16, 1983, a to begin a two-year campaign to raise week, he enthusiastically recom- community leader and faithful sup- $100,000 for capital equipment and mended that Adventists be invited to porter of the hospital, Bill Roque- special projects. Cash contributions manage Louis Smith. A 50-year lease and pledges of $36,500 have been was signed on June 9, 1958, and on more, commended those who had helped to make the hospital a valu- received thus far. This demonstration September 28 the hospital officially of support by individuals from the reopened. able and successful service for the people of Lanier County. community and hospital will help Over the years several improve- Louis Smith continue its excellent ments have been made to the facility, tradition of quality health care. including a modem clinic on an ad- A World of Change Hospital President Paul Massengill joining lot, space for two physicians' has an optimistic outlook for the fu- offices, a new lobby and front en- Health care is a changing industry ture of Louis Smith in spite of the chal- trance, and the addition of 10 private in this country and in some places the lenges faced by hospitals today. rooms, which increased the bed small, rural hospital has fallen victim "Even though we are experiencing capacity to 40. to those changes. Rapidly advancing changing times in the health care in- dustry as never before, our purpose and mission haven't changed," says Massengill. "We are truly committed to serving others as Christ did in a caring and compassionate way. At the same time, we strive to provide the quality care that is representative of a Christian organization, and which our community has come to expect and appreciate from Seventh-day Advent- ists." Greg Coryell is director of develop- ment and public relations at Louis Lakeland Villa Convalescent Center was opened adjacent to t4e hospital in 1970. Smith Memorial Hospital.

August, 1987 Southern Tidings ■ 27 The Many Faces Of Camp Meeting

by R. R. Brown

hat is camp meeting in High." (Testimonies for the Church, Southeastern Confer- Vol. 2, p. 601). ence? Camp meeting 1987 was all of the W It is what Ellen White above and then some. The successes says: "Come to these meetings pre- of Southeastern Conference have pared to work. Leave your home been due to a hard-working group of cares, and come to find Jesus, and tie pastors, teachers, literature evan- will be found of you. Come with your gelists, and others who have borne offerings as God has blessed you. . . . with steady commitment the work of The object of a camp meeting is to the church. They came to camp meet- lead all to separate from business ing and it was work. Work with camp cares and burdens, and devote a few superintendent James Williams to get days exclusively to seeking the Lord. the tents, cabins, grounds, and the We should occupy the time in self- pavilion ready for the saints. Camp examination, close searching of meeting was Christian fellowship. Old heart, penitential confession of sins, friends renewing acquaintances and and renewing our vows to the Most new ones being formed.

Former President of the South Atlantic Confer- S. D. Meyers, associate director of church minis- C. D. Brooks, field secretary, of the General Con- ence W. S. Bonfield, now director of human rela- tries, General Conference, says goodbye to ference, and Breath of Life telecast speaker, de- tions, General Conference, delivers a sermon. workers as he retires in '87. livers his message titled "Euroclydon."

28 ■ Southern Tidings August, 1987 Edward Dorsey, Carol City, Florida, baptizes candidates on final Sabbath.

It was the Conference-wide de- 80 degree and 90 degree tempera- rest squarely on the leadership's velopment offering striking a new tures, away from home and in cabins? shoulders. Camp meeting is 10 days high. In obedience to God's will, they, Is it a vacation? Does it help? to praise the Lord and nothing deters pastors and laity, brought an offering Well, under inspiration, E. G. White His blessings or seals lips from saying of approximately $108,000. said, "Devote a few days exclusively to Alleluia. Camp meeting was powerful seeking the Lord." Spirituality cannot At least 15 guests came from vari- preaching of the word, presenting be measured by radiant faces, the ous levels of the church organization Christ as Saviour, and discussing daily attendance, the testimonies, or to provide instruction and inspiration. some of the current issues facing the thousands who came on the Camp meeting is a planned activity many: surrogate parenting, mar- weekends. The experience that God in Southeastern. When the officers riage, divorce and remarriage, sab- was doing something special was evi- and departmental directors meet to bathkeeping, stewardship, the sec- dent and irresistible, lives were plan, it is always with the idea God is ond coming, the sanctuary, etc. changed. going to do something extraordinary It was doctors and nurses over- The concern of the administrators for His people. The indicators for the seeing and caring for those who was registered in the theme "Even so, past seven years show that "every needed medical care. It was work- come Lord Jesus." The personal con- step goes higher." shops of varied kinds to prepare cerns, the burdens, the anxieties, the Camp meeting is a spiritual, social, people to serve and hasten our Lord's well-being, the joy of each camper educational occasion. return. It was old-fashioned midnight prayer meeting, ordination, baptism, shepherdess night, publishing meet- ings, executive committee meeting, board of education meeting, power hour, time spent in prayer and devo- tion, health ministry, children's hour, recreation, investiture service, spe- cial workshops and crafts for our youth, oratorical contests, Pathfinder jamboree, music festival, separate services for the French and Spanish believers, and more, much more. Camp meeting '87 was the Breath of Life telecast, taping one of its pro- grams for a later release. What is President Silbum N. Reid (left) of the West Indies J. A. Edgecombe and the oldest camper present, Union Conference and Southeastern Secretary camp meeting? Wesley Stephens, of Ft. Lauderdale, 107 years R. R Brown share a moment prior to the Sabbath Ten days in Hawthorne, Florida, in old. message.

August, 1987 Southern Tidings ■ 29 CLIFF PRICE

South Atlantic: Alex and Carolyn Todd (left), Carl and Carol Nesmith, Godwin and Lassie Mitchell, Gulf States: Sharon and Charles Jenkins, and Leslie G. Horace and Jeanette Malone, and Crawford and Alice Humphrey. Musselwhite. Ordinations

South Central: John and Viv- ian Brown, Nathaniel and Au- therine Higgs, Marion and Cynthia Johnson, Bob and Carolyn Mounter, Walton and Rose Rose, Claude and Jo Thomas, Maureen and James Young. Carolina: Dan and Rebecca Jarrard (left), and Ellen and Davi, Prest, Jr.

Florida: Daniel Amich (left), Elisee and Feda Bastien, Nancy and Bruce Messinger, Evelyn and Frank Gonzalez, and Donna and Glenn Holland. (Not pictured are Richard and Donna La Venture and Rick and Marsha Esterline).

Kentucky-Tennessee: Dean and Ellene Hunt (left), and Virginia and Les Bryan. Georgia-Cumberland: Greg and Mary King (left), Mark and Yolanda Fowler, Homer and Berta Barrett, Joe and Carol Blevins, Paul and Louise Eirich, Mervyn and Trudy Shaw. (Not pictured, Bryan and Sharon Aalborg). Southeastern: Brent and Jacqueline Waldon (left), and Ruth and Jean-Claude Brutus.

30 ■ Southern Tidings Viti440 Piv,z44

pastors and conference youth directors in an effort to inform Adventist young people of potential problems In military service. Volume 81, No. 8 August, 1987 Recently Elder Bracebridge accepted the Official Organ of the Southern Union invitation of the General Conference to be- Conference of Seventh-day Adventists come director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministry. Replacing him is Elder Lester SOUTHERN UNION Rilea, who has been youth/NSO director for CONFERENCE DIRECTORY the Michigan Conference for the past 12 3978 Memorial Drive Mall Address • P.O. Box 849 • Decatur, Georgia 30031 years. No newcomer to the South, Rilea Telephone (404) 299-1832 was born and reared in Florida and graduated from Southern College where President A. C. McCLURE Secretary W D. SUMFTER Adventists and the Military he also met his wife, LaSina. Early in their Associate Secretary R. P. PEAT ministry he was dean of boys at Mt. Pisgah 'II-ensurer R. P. CENTER How many Seventh-day Adventists cur- and Forest Lake academies. They have Undertreasurer L D BEERS, JR. rently serve in the United States military? It Assistant Treasurer (Association) . . ARD1TH A. BEERS three children, two of whom are married. is doubtful that anyone knows for sure but The Rileas will reside in Columbia, South Departments the US Department of Defense reports that Church Orowth/Evangelism RDN HALVORSEN Carolina, in close proximity to numerous DENNIS ROSS, JR. 6, 500 have indicated their religious affilia- military bases. Church Ministries, ASI W M. ABBOTT, JR. tion as Seventh-day Adventist. These fig- Rilea is one of 45 Adventist chaplains Associate M. E. JOINER ures are far in excess of those reported by Associate 0 J McKINNEY, JR. now serving the US military. They are as Associate A. R. wiLuArisorf the local church as having joined the mili- follows: Communication GEORGE A. POWELL tary but there is a large number of young 5 - Air Force Associate GARY L. IVEY men and women to whom the church must Associate OLSON PERRY 16 - Army minister. Sign Engineer DANNY L. McDONALD 15 - Navy Data Processing ROGER PARKER Since there are 85 military installations Systems Analyst 5 - Civilian THOMAS WORTHEN within Southern Union Conference terri- Education D. K. ORIFFITH 4 - Veterans' Hospitals Associate HORWIDA A. MARSHALL tory and approximately one-third of all Associate DONALD L. WEATHERALL military personnel are stationed or have In addition there are 25 pastors who serve Evangelist LYLE D. ALBRECHT Healthelemperance R. P. PEAY their home port in those installations, one as chaplains in the Reserves or National Inner Cities W D. SUMFTER can readily see that there are, likewise, Guard. Ministerial 0 J McKINNEY, JR. many Adventists stationed in our area. Military chaplains currently stationed in Public Affairs and Religious Liberty . . . . L. A. STOUT Publishing B J BECKWORTH our area are: Captain Don Troyer, Ft. Ben- Associate GERALD R. BIETZ Full-Time Civilian Chaplain ning, Georgia; Lieutenant Jose McLaugh- Associate d S CULPEPPER For the past 21 years the General Con- lin, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida; Associate T. R. SMITH Revelation Seminars HARRY Rawson ference and the Southern Union have First Lieutenant Tiffany Hardy, Ft. Bragg Must Services/Endowment STEVART J. CROOK cooperatively provided a full-time chap- North Carolina (beginning in September) Associate GLENN E. SMITH lain to serve the needs of military person- The church is anxious to provide minis- try to our young men and woman in the Local Conference Directory nel in the South. Elder Clarence E. Brace- military. Please supply your conference CAROLINA - R. S. Foikenberg, president; Kenneth Coon- bridge has held that post since its incep- ley secretary; W Benny Moore, treasurer; 6000 Confer- tion. In addition to providing liaison with youth director with names and addresses ence Drive (P.O. Box 25848), Charlotte, North Carolina the senior chaplain on each base, he has of those who serve from your church and 28212. Telephone (704) 535-6720. Adventist Book Center - Telephone (704) 535-6728. maintained contact with Adventist service any special need they may have. FLORIDA - M. D. Gordon, president; 0. 0. Graham, people and assisted hundreds who en- secretary; R. L. Walden, treasurer; 616 E. Rollins Street countered problems resulting from reli- (P.O. Box 1313), Orlando, Florida 32802. Telephone (305) 898-7521. Adventist Book Center- 2420 Cam- gious convictions. lie also has assisted President, Southern Union Conference den Road (P.O. Boa 1313), Orlando, Florida 32802. Telephone (305) 898-8974. GEOROIA-CUMBERLAND - W A. Geary president; Don L. Aalborg, secretary; Errol Eder, treasurer; 1-75 at Highway 156 (P.O. Box 12000), Calhoun, Georgia 30701. Telephone (404) 629-7951. Adventist Book Wit Center - 4003 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032. Telephone (404) 299-1191. GULF STATES - R. R. tiallock, president; A. M. Long, Editor GEORGE A. POWELL secretary; Marvin Glantz, treasurer; 6450 Atlanta High- Managing Editor OLSON PERRY way (P.O. Box 17100), Montgomery, Alabama 36193. Telephone (205) 272-7493. Adventist Book Center. Assistant Editor GARY L. IVEY KENTUCKY-TENMESSEE - C. L. Shankel, president; J. W Editorial Secretaries PATRICIA FOSTER Clarke, secretary; D. L. Iiilderbrandt Jr., treasurer; NANCY MACIAS-TOLEDO 850 Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 Circulation JOCELYN ANDERSON (P.O. Box 459, Madison, Tennessee 37116). Telephone Production ALLEN J. OLSEN (615) 859-1391. Adventist Book Center - Telephone Design and Layout LINDA ANDERSON McDONALD (615) 859-1125. SOUTH ATLANTIC FL B. Hairston, president; V. J. Men- Contributing Editors dinghall, secretary; J. A. Simons, treasurer; 294 High- Carolina - HERB CRAWLEY SHELTON KILBY - South Central tower Road, NAL Atlanta, Georgia 30318. Telephone Florida - VOLKER R. HENNING ROY R. 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