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VISITOR STAFF Editor: Richard Duerksen Managing Editor: Charlotte Pedersen Coe Assistant Editor: Randy Hall Project Editor: Tamara Michalenko GOD'S Editorial Assistant: WORD bsalom hadn't seen Elaine Hamilton his dad in at least twoA years, and their relationship Design Service: Reger Smith Jr. TO had never been calm. Now, to get an appointment Production/Design: FATHERS with the king, Absalom needed Joab's help, but the Diane Baier army commander refused. So Absalom torched Jo- The VISITOR is the Sebenth-day Ad- ventist publication for people in the Colum- ab's barley field. That's the kind of guy he was— bin Union. The different backgrounds and spiritual gifts of these people mean that the headstrong, rash, ambitious. Pretty gutsy—torching VISITOR should inspire confidence in the the barley field of a four-star general. Saviour and His chu rch an d should serve as a networking tool for sharing methods that Even though Absalom was a trouble maker, David members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all editorial correspon- missed him. Fathers talk about missing children who dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia. MD 21045. go off to college or move away for a job. Two years is One-year subscription price—S7.50.

a long time if you love a child, even a grown one. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE Maybe David was making up for lost time. He fa- (301) 596-0800 (410) 997-3414 President R.M. Wisbey thered lots of babies, but when they were small he Secretary H. Lee Treasurer D.J. Russell was off fighting wars and wasn't often home at bed- Undertreasurer R.J. Jensen time. He didn't get to cuddle them when they were Assistant Treasurer C. Wright Revolving Fund Treasurer P. Lee little stinkers. ASI H. Otis Church Ministries After two years apart, a handshake wouldn't do. Associate B. Manspeaker Communication R. Duerksen MARK FACKLER David kissed his grown son, the one who had such Assistant C. Pedersen Coe Data Processing M. Connor Communications Chair moxie and spirit about him, the handsome one, un- Associates B. Rowe, N. Lamoreaux Wheaton College Education R. Osborn tamed and rebellious but so much like the old man Associates F. Hoffer, A. Westney Wheaton, Illinois that it was scary. Who knows what was in David's Ministerial F. Ottati Editor Religious Liberty A. Westney mind and heart that day? But I think David just flat- Women's Ministries N. Sahlin The Father Front out missed the kid. COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION Fathers who look forward to reunions with their President R.M. Wisbey Vice President D.J. Russell children should take notice. If the king of a nation Secretary H. Lee can show such affection, so can we. When your "pride Treasurer R.J. Jensen LOCAL CONFERENCES and joy" shows up at the door, show some gusto. If ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Ribble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor Corres- the child isn't perfect, has a wild streak, acts without pondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA thinking, flouts his or her looks and doesn't call home 19548. Telephone: (215) 326-4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, very often, remember Absalom. President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Corres- pondent; 1339 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH David had his faults, too, but he didn't throw up an 43205. Telephone: (614) 252-5271. emotional shield—he didn't project executive calm— CHESAPEAKE: J.W. Coulter, President; Neville Harcombe, Visitor Correspondent; when a child needed attention. 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. Telephone: (410) 995-1910; Washington, THE YOUTH AND YOUNG D.C., area, (301) 596-5600. MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, Pres- ADULT RESOURCE AND ident; BunnyAbbott, Visitor Correspondent; 1400 Liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. RESPONSE LINE: Telephone: (304) 422-4581. NEW JERSEY: Robert W. Boggess, Pres- ident and Visitor Correspondent; 2160 1 (800) SDA-7738 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. Tele- phone: (609) 392-7131. OHIO: Ed Motschiedler, President; Jeanie Haldeman, Visitor Correspondent; Box 831, Mount Vernon, 01143050. Telephone: (614) 397-4665. PENNSYLVANIA: Jerry Page, President; Sheldon Seltzer, Visitor Correspondent; 720 Museum Rd.. Reading, PA 19611. Tele- phone: f 215 )374-8331. ABC, P.O. Box 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. Telephone: (215) 562- 5156. POTOMAC: Ralph W. Martin. President and Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box 1208, COVER: We are living in the sunset of earth's history, and Staunton, VA 24401, Telephone: (703) 886- 0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takoma the second coming of Christ is imminent. Our cover photo- Park, MD 20912. Phone: (301) 4:39-0700. graph, the article on page 4 and the current On-Line video Printed by the Review and Herald Publish- all affirm this truth. Photo by Dick Duerksen. Cover design ing Association in Hagerstown, MD 21740. by Reger Smith Jr. June 15, 1993 Vol. 98, No. 12

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uI Because Jesus Christ is both our Lord and our Saviour: • The local church will be the central focus and the driving force of the denomination. • The joy and celebration of worship will Investment attract people to our churches, allowing the Sabbath to become a major evange- plan creates listic tool. • Church fellowship will be so vibrant that retention of members will improve "partners and conflicts over lifestyle issues will ease. with God" '11111111cleaM11. 1111111111=1 10 A number of special projects made 1992 a banner year for this fun and useful way to share God's blessings, each family Investment at the Cambridge, Maryland, church in the Chesa- then turned in an amount for Investment. peake Conference. Because of the members' enthusiastic par- Other ideas included saving certain coins, selling produce, ticipation in the "Partnership with God" project, a grand total giving baby-sitting money or making a donation for each trip of $3,273.50 was sent to the conference for Investment during by a family that travels frequently. Business owners dedi- the year. cated a certain amount for each month the business was free Several unique methods were used in raising Investment from robbery or vandalism. It is nice to note that no busi- funds from January through December. Each week an "In- nesses were bothered during this time! vestment Basket" was brought in by the family that had en- The members of the Cambridge church believe in being joyed its contents and refilled the seasonally decorated basket "Partners with God." with a variety of items, such as the ingredients for a favorite EVELYN GATES dish with the recipe or a potted plant with a book. As part of Communication Secretary

FACE TO FACE: Profiles of newly baptized people

John Schlyk, Elizabeth Cul- Patricia Reda Sears, Hector Tirado, Migdallia Ti- Freda Dimon, Lake Nelson, len, Hanover, Gross, Piqua, Piqua, Ohio. Lake Nelson, rado, Lake Strasburg, Po- New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Ohio. One of 17 Pastor Dave New Jersey. Nelson, New tomac. After John was one of Elizabeth's people who be- Hutman bap- Hector and his Jersey. April of not attending the 31 people search for "the came Seventh- tized Reda into wife, Migdallia, 1993 was when church for 25 baptized during right church" day Adventists membership of attended the It Migdallia and years, Freda April of 1993 af- concluded when after an out- the Piqua con- Is Written semi- husband Hector was convicted ter attending a she studied the reach series put gregation in nar held at the were baptized by the Holy four-week It Is Bible with—and on by Evange- October of 1992 Lake Nelson by Pastor Bill Spirit that she Written semi- was baptized list Don Barnt, after she had at- church school in Lindeman after should return nar held by Leo by—Pastor Joe Patricia was tended a series Piscataway and they came to and was re-bap- and Tammy McCoy in March baptized in Oc- of evangelistic were baptized in the It Is Writ- tized in Janu- Schreven. of 1993. tober of 1992. meetings. April of 1993. ten seminar. ary of 1993.

VISITOR, June 15, 1993 3 SPOTLIGHT ON LIVING THE VISION

n eerie stillness surrounded us though the name had been rubbed away I had a hundred questions ready for my as we stood under the aspen by scores of icy winters, we had been able guardian and tried to ask all of them at trees high in the San Juan to make out two words: "in Jesus." once. All I received for my energy was a Mountains. While looking for a What might have happened here? bubbly laugh and an extra tight hug. safe place to hide, we had stumbled into Who had the miners been? Were they Then everything around seemed to the deep shafts of a long-forgotten silver waiting for Jesus on the shoulders of this pause in the midst of our celebration. mine. Shading our eyes from the glare of mountain as we were? Would we meet Other angels now stood in the grove, si- the setting sun, we gazed at our refuge. them at the resurrection? The hope of lent and eager. Expectant. It was as if There were two mine shafts, parts of an Christ's return filled our imaginations the entire universe was waiting for the old tumble-down cabin, thousands of with exciting pictures. trumpet to sound before the King's summer-green aspens and the graveyard. Crashing rocks, brilliant lights and chariot rode across the mountains. It wasn't much, but it would be dry and thunderous voices woke us somewhere in Then it came. The tingling, clear song warm. the middle of the night. Mom, Dad, of a single trumpet. A sound that brought This jumble of rotten lumber and Julene, Joy and I scrambled to our feet life and energy to every cell in my body. shimmering trees was the safest spot we and stood in the gleam of Heaven's noon. A sound that commanded response from had found since the government had an- An earthquake rumbled through aspens, angels and even from the granite nounced the joyful death decree several Mount Sneffels. Rocks and chunks of last of Mount Sneffels. The five wooden days earlier. Joyful? Yes! The courts had winter's snow cascaded down the headstones trembled and then disap- decided that people who chose to obey mountain's craggy shoulders, bounding peared in a rupture of sod. Out into the Christ first and the nation's laws second past our haven and continuing to the aspens leaped a young miner, a beautiful should be hunted down and killed. Even meadows below. From the bright, cloud- young woman in calico and three bright- though it meant hardship and running filled sky came the unmistakable voice of eyed young boys in coveralls, one wearing for us, it also fulfilled the prophecies and God pronouncing TODAY as the day a stained cowboy hat. meant that Jesus' return would be very Jesus would return and resurrect His Our shouts of joyful celebration nearly soon. Our adventure on earth was in its people. drowned out the din of destruction final act. We all had the same idea at the same around us. Our anticipation of His return was time. Leaving our few possessions, we We found ourselves together near much more exciting than the danger. In grasped each others' hands and dashed their old cabin, hugging each other and fact, my sister, Joy, kept looking at the to the graveyard in the aspen grove. We the angels, shouting Hallelujahs and clouds above Mount Sneffels and asking, stood in a tight knot near the wooden singing "Lift up the Trumpet!" "Dad, is Jesus in that cloud up there?" markers watching the clouds crash and For a brief moment I glanced down Dad knelt beside Joy and pulled all of roll above us. Everything seemed to be into the valley that had been Mount us close as he quoted the words of Christ rising in a great cresendo, rushing to- Sneffels. There, in the darkening and King David: ward a tumultous climax. meadow. lay some wooden grave mark- You will see the Son of Man coming in I quoted my favorite verses into the ers, a calico dress, our down jackets, a cloud with power and great glory,— screaming winds, "For the Lord Himself some coveralls and a cowboy hat. Luke 21:27 NIV. shall descend from heaven with a shout, In the light above I saw the unmistak- The Lord is my protector; He is my with the voice of the Archangel, and with able welcoming face of Jesus. strong fortress. My God is my protection, the trump of God; and the dead in Christ and with Him I am safe. He protects me shall arise first,"— I Thessalonians 4:16 like a shield; He defends me and keeps me KJV. Dick Duerksen, bearer of good news, is safe.,—Psalms 18:2 TEV. Before I could go on quoting the next Vice President for Creative Ministries for We moved into the shadows by the words, The Shout exploded around us the Columbia Union Conference. cabin, watched the flaming red sunset like a cluster bomb. He was here! and talked about the resurrection. The aspen grove turned into an im- During the afternoon, Dad and I had promptu family reunion as our angels discovered an old graveyard in the aspen appeared and began joyfully hugging us. grove. There were five wooden markers, only one with a legible message. Al-

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE WORLD CHURCH

t was going to be an unusual Sun- WILLIAM JOHNSSON day anyway. I was on my way to the airport to begin the long flight south toward Australia. Over the radio came a news flash—a cult called the Branch Davidians had killed United States government agents in a

cult, said the report, was associated in some way with the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church. When I reached Australia, a TV monitor in the terminal was carrying the story—and again Adventists were linked to it. Soon relatives and friends that I met were asking me: Who is David Koresh? How is he re- lated to our church? And what are we doing to set the media straight? We know our church to be centered in dents, love and humanitarian ven- tures, so it's disturbing to hear it tied to tragedy, extremism and the "C" word—culls. What did you think as the drama unfblded throughout March? To find out how Adventists wir reacting to the Waco situatioti, we sent reporters to talk wil h (1 ii members in the South and Southwest United States. We also interviewed fiminjpg4;ts Ginger I ho I; rw„

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5 SPOTLIGHT ON THE COLUMBIA UNION Clergy conference on racism addresses current issues

VICTORIA VANALLEN

1 acism in the church? That's tus, Rutgers University; and Daryll on their experiences. the last place one would ex- Ward, a consultant in the fields of "It left participants with lots to pect to find that problem. corporate development and business think about and take home to prac- R Unfortunately, the atti- ethics and pastor of the Berridge tice," said Leon Trusty, a member of tudes in an imperfect world can influ- Adventist church in Chicago, Ill. the Columbia Union Conference Ex- ence behavior inside as well as outside In describing the event, George ecutive Committee and chairman of the church. Gibbs, a chaplain at Harding Hospital the human relations committee. "We believe the church is the best and an event planner, said, "Dr. "It was especially enlightening and place to plant the seeds of change and, Nichols was able to articulate a de- challenging," noted Reverend William with the help of clergy and lay lead- scription of the human differences Cloy, Worthington United Methodist ers, effectively deal with Church. this issue," explained "It helped me under- George T. Harding IV, a stand some of the fun- psychiatrist and president damental differences of Harding Hospital and between ethnic groups one of the planners of a and why people do things recent day-long workshop differently," remarked entitled "The Clergy's Role Jim North, director of in Addressing Racism in pastoral care at the the- the Community." ological seminary at The April 29 event was Andrews University in the 37th Annual Institute Berrien Springs, Mich- on Mental Health spon- igan. sored by Harding Hospi- Columbia Union Con- tal, an ASI psychiatric ference pastors and hospital and educational teachers attending in- center in Worthington, cluded: Willis Adams, Ohio. Ted Bartter, Tom "The annual institute is Brougham, Merlin Burt, offered to give clergy aid Steve Chinn, Steve in addressing some of the Davis, Fred Fuller, key issues faced by their Melvin Greene, Buford profession," explained Harding. "This that was informative, humorous and Griffith III, Mardell Harris, Dave year we chose to address the issue of truth telling. This set the scene for the Hutman, Bill Jackson, Bruce Juhl, racism because people often deny ste- entire day." James Lewis, St. Clare Phipps, Steve reotypical feelings that must be ad- "Dr. Proctor spoke on the different Rude, Laurence Shepherd, John C. dressed and worked through if we are aspects of society that reflect racism Smith, Tom Schroer, Leroy Snider, going to work together effectively in today and the continuing hope that we Ken Studer, Leon Trusty, Adrian the church and in the community." can do better," Gibbs noted. "I was Westney and Warren Zork. The conference attracted 161 at- moved to recommit myself to this hu- tendees, including clergy; academy, man concern." college and graduate-level teachers Frank W. Hale Jr., an event plan- Victoria VanAllen is director of hospi- and students; government administra- ner and vice provost and professor tal community relations at Harding tors; chaplains; counselors; and men- emeritus at The Ohio State Univer- Hospital. tal health professionals. sity, stated, "I think that Dr. Nichols' The presenters included Edwin J. reflections on the domains of racism George T. Harding IV (left), president Nichols, a Washington, D.C.-based opened up previously closed lines of of Harding Hospital in Worthington, Ohio; Samuel D. Proctor, professor clinical industrial psychologist work- questioning and introduced ways in emeritus of Rutgers University in ing in organizational development; which to counter the kind of people-to- New Brunswick, New Jersey; and Samuel D. Proctor, pastor emeritus of people resistances that impede human Frank Hale Jr., vice provost and pro- the Abyssinian Baptist Church in development and interaction." fessor emeritus at The Ohio State Uni- New York City and professor emeri- Other participants also commented versity in Columbus, Ohio.

6 VISITOR, June 15, 1993 anniversary marks silver opportunities ith Kettering College of Medical Arts graduation Wceremonies April 29 and May for grads I. N 1, 190 new graduates entered health care professions. Graduation events highlighted the school's 25th anniversary celebrations on the Kettering, Ohio, campus. The May 1 baccalaureate service held Sabbath morning at the Seventh- day Adventist Church at Kettering, tort, included the address by Gary Patterson, administrative assistant to the president of the North American Division. Kettering Medical Center Presi- dent Emeritus George Nelson pre- sented the commencement address during evening ceremonies held at the Far Hills Baptist Church in Kettering. Evening highlights included KCMA Provost Peter Bath's announced estab- lishment of the George B. Nelson Soci- ety, a tribute to the highly esteemed founding president of Kettering Medi- cal Center. The annual award was created to recognize a KCMA gradu- ate for attributes of the honored KMC founder: a commitment to lifelong learning, a dedication to excellence and a devotion to community service. Margaret "Marge" Cook was the recipient of the first George B. Nelson Soci- ety Award. A graduate of the physician assis- tant program, Cook was chosen for her "ex- cellence in service to Quartets sing with one voice during mankind." She re- ceived a medallion and graduation weekend a $500 scholarship. Members of the Kettering Quartet, KMC em- A number of gradua- ployees Jerry Shoemaker, Danny Townsend, tion candidates earned Elbert Tyson and Bob Sauder, joined voices with achievement awards sacred music recording artists The Heralds for a announced at the an- sacred concert at the Seventh-day Adventist nual honors assembly Church at Kettering, Ohio, on May 1. Featuring April 23. At that time, the rich sound of classic quartet favorites, the 100 student scholarships, with a total concert was enjoyed by a large crowd—many at value of $44,750, were presented, and Kettering for the Kettering College of Medical 29 students were named to Who's Who Kettering College graduation Arts graduation weekend events. highlights include presentation of Playing harmonica, Keith Callendar, a physi- Among Students in Junior Colleges the George B. Nelson Society 1992-93. Award to physician assistant cian and KMC anesthesiologist, joined the group graduate Margaret Cook by for a hymn arrangement he recorded in California Kettering Medical Center Presi- with the King's Heralds Quartet some 20 years Janice Deaton is a correspondent from dent Emeritus George Nelson ago. the communication department of (left) and KCMA Provost Peter JANICE DEATON Kettering Medical Center. Bath.

VISITOR, June 15, 1993 7 ..* SPOTLIGHT ON COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE

STA •I Q DTI dents like this, Wendy finds it hard o remember that this is just a job. hen Wendy Mesaric says *-{ "Before the students will ever listen or she is leaving for school, respect you, you have to learn to be she doesn't pick up her an. math. She ound s e de mite y their friend," she said. books to head for the near- had a challenge. If a small set of eyes Columbia Union College's educa- West Columbia Union College classroom started wandering or if whispering tion department has one of in Takoma Park, Maryland. Instead, started, the teacher better change her Maryland's most active state-ap- Wendy picks up lesson plans and tactics fast. Basic arithmetic some- proved programs. "Our department is heads to a local school where she does times lost its appeal for her kinder- actually based in the area school sys- the teaching. gartners. When this happened, tems," said Wear. By the time an edu- Wendy, a junior elementary educa- Wendy gave the children unifix cubes cation major graduates from CUC, the tion major and a graduate of Blue (a block used for measuring lengths) student will have fulfilled both Sev- Mountain Academy in Hamburg, and let her group count the length of enth-day Adventist and Maryland Pennsylvania, is part of the Teacher different objects in the classroom. state certification requirements and Education Program operated by the Because of Wendy's exemplary job accumulated more than 580 hours in education department at CUC. The in teaching and managing the kinder- the classroom. program places every education major garten class, her supervisor recom- The results of the education pro- in actual classroom settings as teach- mended Wendy to the school gram are clearly positive. "In the past ers and assistants. Since her fresh- personnel director for the more diffi- five years, 100 percent of the educa- man year, Wendy has worked in cult job of playground and lunch room tion majors who took the National special education classes and has had assistant. She now has a summer job Teachers' Exam passed on the first experience in both Seventh-day Ad- working at this same school five days try," said Melvin Wolford, professor of ventist and local county schools. a week. education. Enrollment in the program The philosophy of the education Just like homework, Wendy doesn't has jumped from 47 students in 1988 department at CUC is based on Ellen stop thinking about "her kids" once to 72 this past year, with a significant White's statement, "It is the work of she leaves school for the day. Re- number of those students on honor true education ... to be thinkers, and cently she was assigned lunch duty in roll. not mere reflectors," according to her old kindergarten class. It was a CUC graduates in the education Elisabeth Wear, chair of the depart- joyful reunion for both the class and field begin their teaching careers with ment. Wendy has found this philoso- Wendy. When they saw who had years of experience. "My hands-on phy has a real application to her own come for lunch, the kindergartners experience in the classroom has not life. "I'm required to make up lesson wanted to stay inside and visit with only given me valuable experience and plans for my methods class," she said. their long-missed teacher's aide rather insight, but it has also reinforced the "Because of my teaching job, I have than go out to recess. Finally the fact that more than anything I want developed some really creative lesson class was convinced to go outside and to be a teacher," Wendy said. plans—and I know they work." play—except for two. A girl and a boy "Challenging, but also rewarding" stayed to help Wendy clean tables. was Wendy's description of her place- When that was done, they wanted to Starla Crandall is a junior English ment in a kindergarten classroom. clean the room; anything to be able to major at Columbia Union College Beginning in January, the education spend a few more minutes with "Miss Wendy Mesaric interacts with kinder- department placed Wendy in a class- Mesaric." After everything in sight gartners Katiria Ceballos and Kelvin room that divided the students into was clean, the little boy presented Farley at the Rolling Terrace Elemen- learning groups of about six students Wendy with a makeshift hair ribbon tary School in Takoma Park, Mary- each. Every day she met individually and simply said, "I love you." With land. Photos by Starla Crandall.

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ne hundred and three do- in Ohio nors gave a total of $272,600 to eight endow- ment funds during 1992, qualifying0 the funds to receive a ers gave $1,776, and 31 percent of the JEFF WILSON $5,000 challenge grant from the conference committee gave $1,639. Worthington Foods Foundation in Twenty-eight laypeople out of 300 Worthington, Ohio. who were asked to contribute gave The largest gift during 1992 was a $269,097. $200,000 deferred gift given through a In mid-December, a direct mail ap- ever larger segments of our member- charitable gift annuity. Two endow- peal went to 362 church paid and lay ship and alumni." ments will each receive $60,000 from leaders including—for the first time "Only with broad sacrificial support this gift at maturity, along with this year—local elders, lay advisory can our schools flourish in the difficult $80,000 to Your Story Hour. members and local school board chair- decade of the '90s," added Motschied- The largest current gift was the gift men. From this mailing $9,300 in ler. of a single-family residence located in cash gifts were received, plus a num- For detailed information on the en- Centerville, Ohio, valued at $97,500. ber of payroll pledges from church em- dowments, how to start one for your This gift by Ross and Marjorie Seasly, ployees. school or to contribute to an existing founders of Spring Valley Academy, Despite declining interest rates, fund, contact Jeff Wilson at the Ohio will—through rental income—per- last year the 10 active endowment Conference. petually fund vocational education funds paid out $53,520 in interest needs at SVA. In addition, the home earnings mostly for student aid while provides low cost housing for an acad- returning $18,913 to partially hedge Jeff Wilson is director of trust services emy staff person. the funds against inflation. and development for the Ohio Confer- The highest percentage of giving "We are thankful to Worthington ence. came from the Endowment Board of Foods for its special challenge gift, Trustees: 73 percent of the board gave which inspired such significant giving Mount Vernon Academy is just one of a total of $138,340. Next came the for our schools," said Ohio Conference the Ohio Conference schools to benefit from endowment support. MVA Prin- conference office and Adventist Book President Edward Motschiedler. "We cipal Steve Davis (third from right) Center staff, where 72 percent gave look to our alumni and others to make visits with students on the Mount $3,112. Thirty-four percent of pastors similar challenges for 1993 and be- Vernon, Ohio, campus. Photo by John gave $1,855, while 32 percent of teach- yond, thus encouraging giving from Feltman.

VISITOR, June 15, 1993 9 SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC Excited about the future Staunton church focuses on its youth

LURA DEMERS

"I am excited about the future of our Conference, was trained in these strategies and served as facilitator for this workshop. church!" stated Robert Clarke, pastor of The Staunton work group was divided into eight sub- the Staunton, Virginia, church in a recent groups and consisted of members of all ages. Some ideas envisioned included greater reverence dur- sermon. ing worship services, all members operating as a team to finish God's work and a purified church reflecting the im- age of Christ perfectly. ecut you otalee titat etaeoc edema vacer citzeta? All participants felt the entire church membership, re- gardless of age, had a strong relationship with Christ. They Clarke was referring to the outcome of a meeting where also felt the church members' love for God and each other he and approximately 50 church members met to share was evident and that the name of Jesus was spoken often their visions of the future. Their purpose was to develop a as one would speak of a dear friend. specific plan for the ministry of the church emphasizing Particular care was given to creating visions in which youth involvement. the youth would take active roles in leadership positions. Using the North American Division's Valuegenesis Those positions included forming a choir, being active in study as the focus of their visions, the work group put into outreach/witnessing activities, teaching Sabbath school and words what they wanted to see, hear and feel in the Staun- helping with the church service. The group felt adults ton church of tomorrow. Goals were identified, and a three- should set an example and provide the climate for develop- year plan was developed. ing a loving, caring group of young people. Valuegenesis is a study of the influence of family, Participants studied many vision papers and chose what church and school on the faith, values and commitment of they saw as the most frequently occurring themes. Then Adventist youth. Search Institute, a consulting company, they finalized on the following three goals: 1) To develop a used the data from this study to develop a specific set of positive and joyful church climate, 2) To engage the youth strategies called Shared Vision for Mission. Dr. Skip Bell, more actively in leadership positions and 3) To develop a former vice president for administration of the Potomac positive spiritual environment. The Staunton church has already started working on the goal of engaging the youth more ac- tively in leadership positions. During the current church year, youth are serving on several committees and as deaconesses and deacons. Specific actions necessary for the fulfillment of all goals and a sched- ule for accomplish- ing them are being finalized.

Lura Demers is a member of the Approximately 50 Staunton, Virginia, church members met recently to share their visions of the fu- Staunton, Virginia, ture, a future that included youth being more active in the church. church.

10 VISITOR, June 15, 1993 SPOTLIGHT ON PENNSYLVANIA

BETTY GRIDER Backpack street ministry

iane Miller made her deci- they are afraid to go to shel- sion to unite with God's rem- ters, as they could be beaten nant church in November up or robbed. They feel it is 1991, after attending an safer to sleep on the street. Amazing Facts seminar in the Allen- Miller and church volun- town, Pennsylvania, church. teers offer the men, women Miller had been a member of vari- and children warm clothing, ous churches, but she always felt such as sweaters, socks, hats there was something missing. Almost and gloves, warm soup, a hot

they were hesitant at first and wanted to know why the volunteers were there. When they explained that they were there to give them food, cloth- ing and quilts and tell them that Jesus loved them and that they were cared about, the young woman responded tearfully, "No one comes down here to us, let alone to give things away." The volunteers promised to return every Tuesday evening, spring, summer, fall and winter.

immediately after joining the church beverage, sandwiches, pillows and through baptism, she became actively quilts. They also offer them spiritual And the King shall say involved in church ministries and ac- food as well. tivities. Her main desire is to serve "Street people are passed by every unto them, "Verily, I say the Lord, with a burden in her heart day without hearing a hello or a kind unto you, inasmuch as ye for street and prison ministries. word," stated Miller, "so volunteers have done it unto one of the This past winter, every Tuesday pray with each individual. We also least of these my brethren, evening Miller and church volunteers pass out literature that gives hope to packed their backpacks and headed those who express hopelessness." ye have done it unto me." for the inner city of Allentown in Anyone who has not experienced search of homeless people. They would the worry of wondering where the look for them in a doorway, on a bench next meal is coming from can thank or in any kind of shelter. Miller would God. As long as there are street people Betty Grider is the Allentown, Pennsyl- often find them using a piece of card- in Allentown, they can count on Miller vania, church communication secre- board for a blanket and not being able and her backpackers to minister to tary. to fall into a sound sleep for fear that them. someone would steal their belongings. Some may wonder why these Allen- "Some have a little money," Miller town church volunteers give of their Every Tuesday evening, fall, winter, spring or summer you will find Allen- stated, "so they rent a cheap room for time. Here's an example of one re- town church volunteers helping the 1 the night, but they usually find it ward: A young couple was sitting on a homeless. Many of these volunteers filthy with roaches scampering all bench at the Hamilton Mall in the in- joined the church following an Amaz- about." The people Miller visits say ner city. As they were approached, ing Discoveries seminar.

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VALERIE STRICKER the great goals they can accomplish and receive the everlasting gospel through the CRS Bible School, Spirit Christian Record Services of Prophecy and other truth-filled books, 10 Christ-centered magazines, Assisting members in the Columbia Union Bible studies and other special pro- grams for those with disabilities. "Columbia Union members can In the United States alone, 43 mil- pairment. McEachirn, talking book help the ministry of CRS through a lion people face disabilities. For more machine coordinator for the National number of ways," says Clarence E. than nine decades, Christian Record Library Service for the Blind and Hodges, CRS president. "First, your Services has reached out to the blind, Physically Handicapped in Cincinnati, prayers are needed. Second, refer the the deaf and others with physical Ohio, and herself visually impaired, blind, the deaf and those with physical handicaps. Today, CRS provides free says, "These mediums of information disabilities to CRS. Third, consider services to nearly 100,000 persons in provide invaluable sources of leisure, becoming an area representative. 70 countries. academic, professional, educational "Another need is financial support," In the Columbia Union, CRS as- and personal and religious support." Hodges adds. "This ministry could win sists people with numerous free ser- Christian Record is committed to more souls to Christ if more funds vices. Each year 13 area helping handicapped people realize were available to provide sectarian representatives visit nearly services." 6,500 individuals with visual Additional funds will help CRS pro- and physical impairments. vide the blind, the deaf and others Visiting brings a sense of sat- with physical handicaps with materi- isfaction because the repre- als such as the Adventist Review in sentative knows he/she can braille and the Sabbath school lessons help people enjoy this life to in braille, on cassette, on disc and in the fullest and also receive easy English for the hearing-impaired. the hope of eternal life. On July 10, CRS is having the an- National Camps for Blind nual offering. Gifts can be placed in a Children has served more tithe envelope marked "Christian than 34,000 blind and deaf Record Services" or sent to 4444 South campers since 1967. An out- 52nd Street, Box 6097, Lincoln, Ne- ing held at Camp Blue Ridge braska 68506; or by calling (402) 488- in Montebello, Virginia, had 0981 or (402) 488-1902 (TDD). 69 campers in 1992. They are not just recreational and fun camps. "My attendance at Valerie Stricker is assistant to the blind camp several weeks president at Christian Record Ser- ago was a wonderful experi- vices. ence! Thank you, Lord, and Christian Record, for all that you have done for us," wrote one Support Global Mission through the advancement of God's work in camper. this challenging area. You are in- The camps are one way CRS shares 13th Sabbath offering vited to support our Global Mission the gospel with those served. Last projects by doing the following year at one camp alone, 13 people It is a real privilege again for the things: were baptized. At another camp 16 Far Eastern Division to be the re- 1. Pray for the completion of Glo- persons made commitments for Christ. cipient of the 13th Sabbath offering bal Mission projects. The voice of Jesus speaks through on June 26. The challenge of Global 2. Promote our Global Mission Bible story/sign language coloring Mission is very great! For the second projects in your respective churches. books and videos available to children quarter of 1993, three projects have 3. Share with your friends and who are hearing-impaired. He speaks been selected to be supported by the relatives the exciting 13th Sabbath to deaf adults through materials such 13th Sabbath offering. projects. as videos or Spirit of Prophecy books 1. Kampuchea (formerly Cambo- 4. Give a generous 13th Sabbath and Bible studies produced in easy dia) Global Mission Project offering on June 26. English. 2. Kitaura San-Iku Junior High May the Lord continue to bless Christian Record Services is pro- School Girl's Dormitory you as you serve as channels of ducing Message magazine on cassette 3. Micronesia Global Mission blessings for others. because of the concern of a Columbia Training School in Pohnpei Union church member, Annie Being aware of the vast needs of McEachirn. The magazine is free for Global Mission in the Far Eastern Jonathan Kuntaraf is associate di- anyone who is visually impaired (20/ Division territory, we would like to rector for the Far Eastern Division 200 vision) or who cannot hold a solicit your continuous support for church ministries deparment. magazine because of a physical im-

12 VISITOR, June 15, 1993 SPOTLIGHT ON OHIO

Patricia Leon was baptized MVA teacher awarded NEH with her two children, Romer (13) and Quisindia Fellowship (15), into the Cleveland Judith C. Pearson, English teacher Spanish church by Pastor at Mount Vernon Academy, has been Jose Guillen. Nine people awarded a fellowship by the National were baptized into the Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), church, May 1. Many were a federal grant-mak- the result of the direct ing agency, to par- witness of the Pathfinder ticipate in the 1993 club members. program of Summer Seminars for School Teachers. Pearson will be an the regional fairs were: Griswold Chris- NEH Summer Fel- tian Academy (Worthington), Toledo low in a seminar en- School scene Junior Academy, Mayfair Junior Acad- titled "Post War emy (Akron/Canton) and Cincinnati American Texts: Educational fairs held this Junior Academy. 1945-1960." This spring Students who had won at the local five-week seminar Judith Pearson level met to display projects. Enthusi- will be held at Ken- Regional education fairs were held in asm ran high among those participat- yon College in Gambier, Ohio. four locations after students in every ing. Each participant was given a ribbon Teachers selected for the program elementary school in Ohio prepared en- for his or her project by Joan Yeary, receive a stipend of $2,825 to cover travel, tries for the local school fair. Hosting associate superintendent of education. study and living expenses. Education fairs are a part of a plan in Ohio to permit the constituency to St II observe quality Adventist RES% Hutapea is commissioned AND THE education. This event al- ternates yearly with a During a special service at the LUNGS conference-wide music Hamilton church in April, Christina festival. Hutapea was awarded the Commis- JOAN YEARY sioned Ministry of Teaching Credential. Associate Superinten- This award, bestowed upon qualified dent of Education and skilled teachers, recognizes their role as a special Griswold Christian Academy ministry to the student Nina Cooper points church. out the effects of smoking on Born in Malay- one's health at a recent sia, Hutapea at- educational fair hosted by four tended Southeast Adventist junior acadmies in Asia Union College Ohio. and graduated from Philippines Union College with a bach- Nicolaus receives Zapara elor of science de- One of the most prestigious awards given to Adventist teach- gree. She has spent ers was presented to Vickie Nicolaus on Sabbath, April 24, at the a total of 11 years in Christina Hutapea Eastwood church. denominational The Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award has been pre- teaching. Currently, Hutapea serves as sented to Adventist teachers in North America for the past five both principal and teacher at the years. This award, founded by Tom and Violet Zapara, recog- Hamilton/Middletown elementary nizes the value of the ministry of Christian education and school. Christian teachers. In appreciation, on behalf of the Nicolaus was cited for her spiritual and professional leader- Hamilton/Middletown Home and School Vickie Nicolaus ship. Her nominees stated that Vickie models quality education Association, Starla and Steve Northcutt by her consistency and spiritual example. presented a dozen long-stem red roses Nicolaus has been teaching grades one and two at Eastwood Junior Academy and a gift of an attaché case during the (Columbus) since 1976. service. ROBERT SKEGGS JUDY NORTHCUTT Director of Education Hamilton church

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SPOTLIGHT ON POTOMAC

A warm smile greets Beltsville parents

A hot drink was just what these early morning parents needed to cheer their day as they dropped their children off at the Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist School. As part of a plan to make parents feel appreciated, pastors Norman Yergen and Craig Heinrich gave hot drinks to road-weary parents who daily brave the crowded streets to bring their kids to school. CRAIG HEINRICH Youth Pastor

Tappahannock reaches out with "Loving Yourself" seminar "Loving Yourself," a health seminar on the vegetarian diet, was presented for 10 weeks at the Tappahannock, Vir- ginia, church. Thirty men and women attended the first meeting, with more than half non-church members. Vir- ginia Pearson directed the program, which presented talks on health, cook- ing demonstrations, informative videos and lots of hands-on training and good food to sample. A graduation dinner was held on April 27, prepared by the students and staff of the seminar. Seminar class and staff at graduation included, back row from left: Patricia Courtney, VIRGINIA PEARSON Roberta Whary, Mrs. Tucker Jones, Marjorie Williams, Doris Lentz and Mike Robb. Front row: Communication Secretary Pam Marks, Karen Syfert, Mary Olson, Kim Kent, Melissa Elliott, Kay Elliott, Tucker Jones, Margaret Tate and Virginia Pearson.

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Lord's Lunch—Still feeding the 5,000

Nearly every space available is loaded Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist with box after box of lunches. Excited Church, along with Takoma Park and kids fill the remaining area, now others, is changing that stereotype cramped because the brown bags filled image. The Lord's Lunch is a grass with sandwiches, juice, fruit and drink roots effort to put food in the hands of are taking up most of the room. the hungry and sparkle into the lives A camping trip? A hike with friends? of those who help. No, it is a radical approach to the Sab- Nearly every Sabbath one of the bath afternoon blues. As many as 35 local churches in the greater D.C. area young people pile into vans, buses and takes part in the Lord's Lunch pro- cars for the trip down to DC to feed the gram. Taking the gospel to the street, homeless. where the rubber meets the road. Over "I see one," yells 'Sneakers.' "Stop, I the past six months alone, more than want to give him a lunch." 'Sneakers,' 5,000 people have been fed through otherwise known as Tera, wriggles her this program. With volunteer sup- way to the van door and literally bursts port from several local and national out, brown bag lunch in hand. With businesses, the program is making a energy known only to youth, she sprints across the sidewalk to hand a lunch to one of D.0 .'s homeless hunched under a blan- ket, sitting beside a high-rise building. Most people assume the people of the street are crazy; others sim- ply feel they are lazy; at a minimum, most dent in the hunger problem as well people assume they are as a change in the attitude problem not worth helping. The some face on a "boring" Sabbath Lord's Lunch program, afternoon. sponsored by the Sil- CRAIG HEINRICH ver Spring Community Youth Pastor Service Center and the

Montgomery County students helped by Community Services

Adventist Community Services, a lo- help," indicated Julie Grabe, a staff gomery County Council member Derick cal social services agency operated by member who received the call. "Of course Berlage in a letter praising the center's area Seventh-day Adventist churches, we wanted to help," she continued. efforts. "I am sure that the children and assisted students of Montgomery Knolls Adventist Community Services op- their parents are very grateful for the Elementary School when their coats erates a food bank and clothing closet, generosity shown to them by the Com- were stolen on a March 1 field trip. along with case assistance and educa- munity Services Center," concluded Principal Pamela Prue contacted Ad- tion programs. These programs provide Berlage, who spends a lot of time in the ventist Community Services for assis- ongoing service to people who need help community and is known for his concern tance in replacing winter coats which in the Silver Spring/Takoma Park com- for the needs of the people. were stolen while the school bus was munity. The robbery is still being investi- parked in downtown Washington, D.C., Ralph Cooke, director of client ser- gated while everyone still wonders how at the Museum of Natural History. The vices, indicated that "in the overall pic- someone could take a child's coat, espe- bus driver, having left the bus closed for ture, providing a dozen or so coats to cially during winter. Fortunately, Ad- only a few minutes, returned to discover children seems insignificant. However, ventist Community Services helped that someone had pried open the door it is significant to be without a coat replace the coats in time for the "Bliz- and made away with 13 winter coats. when it is still cold outside." The fact zard of 1993," which hit the area two "He felt devastated," reported a school that Adventist Community Services had weeks later on March 13. official. "None of the parents would be the ability to respond immediately is JOHN GAVIN able to replace the coats." also significant. Adventist Community "I'm just glad the school called us to "What a great gesture!" wrote Mont- Services Director

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SPOTLIGHT ON CHESAPEAKE

Prayer vigil—prayer teered but was ill with a fever), Christo- "People Come to Christ" pher and Lauren Duke, Autumn Revels, champions Steven Thomas, David Oakley, Jesse workshop conducted by A special blessing was enjoyed by the Skaggs, Jennifer Skaggs, Erin Hoover, Hagerstown church West Wilmington Seventh-day Adventist Ryan Hoover, Jodie Foster, Jeremy Church family. Our youngsters and teens Norma J. Sahlin, a faculty member at Sterndale (Michael Wallace volunteered Takoma Academy, in Takoma Park, Mary- led out in a 24-hour prayer vigil that be- but was unable to attend; next time, gan at 6 p.m., on land, presented a three-hour workshop on April 2, and contin- May 8 at the Mount Aetna school on how ued throughout Sab- to help people come to Christ. She dis- bath, April 3, until 6 cussed Maslow's "hierarchy of needs:" p.m. What an expe- physical, safety, love, self-esteem and self- rience to listen to our actualization and how we may help them children during each fulfill these needs. Mentioning several one's hour of prayer; "receptive times" in which we may reach they are real "prayer people—among them a new baby, death champions." While of a loved one, changes in status, sickness taking a sober, yet and hospitalization—she had attendees enthusiastic, ap- act out varying life situations and discuss proach to their com- how a Christian can use each one to bring mitment by inviting a person to Christ. parents and friends She also stressed the importance of the to join them during Christian's sensing a person's inner feel- their designated ings from speech, facial expressions and hour, everyone who body language and getting on the same attended could, no wavelength in order to understand them doubt, feel God's better. presence; not to men- EUGENE LINCOLN tion the blessings yet Pictured are those who participated along with Communications Secretary to be received by Pastor Jim Snell. Photo by Bonnie Smalley. those on our prayer list! Michael!), Stephanie Smolarski, Tom Ba- Ranging in age from 5 to 16, each young con, Sheri-Lee Green and Jessica Medori. Pathfinders hold member shared and invited personal tes- Gerry Thomas, personal ministries leader, timony, scripture and inspirational read- and the older children "maimed" the wee- awareness fair ing, answered prayers, prayer requests hours of the night, and the congregation It was early in the morning on April 25 and songs of praise. We have so many united during Sabbath service hours. when the Chesapeake Pathfinders went wonderful children who love and serve Wilmington Junior Academy teacher, public at the Cranberry Mall in the Lord; and, of course, some were un- Amy (Fletcher) Cromer shared with us Westminster, Maryland. More than 25 available because of travel, illness or other her experience of answered prayer lifted displays and events were part of the reasons. Nonetheless, many were on hand up to God from the lips of her classroom "Awareness Fair." The clubs displayed to minister to and with our congregation; students. Each "prayer champion" ex- honors in the areas of arts and crafts, health and we look forward to seeing new faces pressed and has experienced answered and recreation. the next time. prayer. Praise the Lord for blessing us so There were special performances such Landon Schnabel began the vigil, fol- abundantly! as the Highland View Academy gym team, lowed in succession by Jody Anna BONNIE SMALLEY anti-drug skits, Pathfinder history, Rose- Murtaugh (Michael Murtaugh volun- Communications Secretary mania HI, the NAD booth and drilling and marching. Some of the guests that came to Left: The Glen Burnie Rangers help with the fair were Dr. and Mrs. Plata Photos by Norman Middag booth depicting birds honor. from California, and storytellers Dwight Thompson, Steve Gatz and Dick Griffin. Other special guests included Congress- man Roscoe Bartlett, Pastor Norman Middag and President Wayne Coulter. Community organizations such as the city police canine team and the city fire depart- ment gave rescue demonstrations. Not only did the Pathfinders work hard, but they also made sure that the public was involved and knew who Pathfinders were and where they are going! JOEY LYNN NORWOOD Right: Norman Middag and Heather Westminster Horizon Pathfinder Club Smith at the Rosemania III display.

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*Takoma Academy News

Extracurricular activities round out education In addition to the aca- demic challenges, Takoma Academy students enjoy many activities that round out their education. TA's lo- cation in a suburb of the nation's capital provides some unique opportunities. ■ For instance, on May ■ 19, Tom Ballard took the Registration Dates ■ ■ Advanced Placement (AP) Government stu- August 2-4 ■ dents to tour the Su- 9 a.m.-12 noon • 1-3 p.m. preme Court building ■ and to meet Senator August 5 The Advanced Placement government Class visited the Supreme Court ■Paul Sarbanes (D-MD). 9 a.m.-12 noon Topics of discussion in- ■ building during a recent tour of the nation's capital. Students were given 1-3 p.m. ■ cluded foreign policy, a behind-the-scenes look at how the United States government works. 5-7 p.m. • economics and environ- ■ mental matters. In addi- August 9 ■ ■ tion, Senator Sarbanes gave advice on careers. U.S. foreign policy objec- 9 a.m.-12 noon ■ Tarun Sardana, a 1-3 p.m. ■ tives were the focus of the 5-7 p.m. senior, participated briefing they attended at in a week-long semi- the Department of State. August 10 nar entitled "Presi- During lectures they 9 a.m.-12 noon dential Classroom." learned about the executive 1-3 p.m. During this event, agencies, the White House participants were staff, the role of the media August15 given a behind-the- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the American political scenes look at how process and how lobbyists Study Skills Seminar: the United States operate. August 19. 8 a.m. government works. A series of "crossfire de- They attended cau- bates" presented different ■ School starts: • cus meetings, ob- angles on community, na- August 23. 8 a.m. ■ served Capitol Hill tional and international is- ■ committee hearings sues. Tours included the ■ ■ and visited the Su- National Archives, the This special report on Takoma Academy was prepared by ■ preme Court. They F.B.I., Ford's Theatre, Norma J. Sahlin, director of advancement. For more infor -■ Takoma Academy students met Senator mation, contact: Takoma Academy, 8120 Carroll Avenue, met with several Smithsonian museums, Takoma Park, MD 20912; (301) 434-4700. Larry D. Blackmer, ■ Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) in his office at the principal. Dunbar Henri, vice principal. Karen Baldwin, vice ■ elected representa- Capitol Building and Arling- principal for finance. ■ capital. tives and senators. ton Cemetary.

TA1 VISITOR, June 15, 1993 Donkey basketball Piano Saturday night, April 3, turned out to be one of the most unusual entertainments TA has ever sponsored. The senior class hosted a donkey basketball game as a fund-raising event. teacher It was the faculty versus the stu- dents. The rules were fairly simple: receives passing and shooting had to be done while astride a donkey. Team mem- doctorate bers could drag or push their animal down the court but had to climb on azel von Maack, when they were ready to handle the piano teacher at basketball. It was amusing to watch H Takoma Academy, 10 donkeys milling about the gym received a doctor of musi- while their riders tried to exert control cal arts from the University over their actions. of Maryland in May 1993. The donkeys are owned by a com- Her area of specialization is mercial enterprise that schedules bas- music composition, and her ketball games across the nation. To dissertation was the com- protect the floor, the donkeys wear position of "Three Songs leather boots. for Soprano and String Or- chestra." Playing basketball while on donkeys is "The songs are written in challenging! a contemporary idiom— Photo by N. Sahlin with dissonance and rhythms that evoke a folk flavor," stated von Maack. "One song has a waltz rhythm, another uses modal Maranatha scales that were used in Students participate in a variety of ministries. One of the most interesting is the annual church music in the Middle Maranatha trip. During spring break, 28 students and five adults built a church in Cachiman, Ages, and the third is like Dominican Republic. Before they left, the walls were up and the roof was installed. an ode to music with ro- While construction was their primary focus, the group also found time to conduct pro- mantic lyricism." grams in the public school across the street from the new church, distribute toys and gifts to The composition was patients at Children's Hospital and conduct worship services in the partially complete based on poems written by church. her mother, Mercedes de Bernal. A public performance of her works was held on May Drama 17, 1993. Her compositions are now being considered This year's drama class, under the direction of Myrna Candelaria, did a number of perfor- by the San Francisco mances, both on campus and at area schools and churches. The highlight of the year was Women's Philharmonic the full-length pro- Concerts for 1994. duction of "Cheaper Dr. von Maack earned a by the Dozen." B.A. in piano performance from Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia; a master of music from the University Takoma Academy of Georgia in Athens; and a master of music composi- drama group mimes tion from the New England the journey to Christ. Conservatory of Music. She has been teaching piano at TA for four years.

TA2 VISITOR, June 15, 1993 The Alumni Homecoming potluck lunch provided time for visiting and enjoying tasty treats. Photo by N. Sahlin Alumni Homecoming '93 Alumni won the Saturday night basketball game. Photo by N. Sahlin

n April 23 and 24, alumni returned to Takoma Stout, '53. Prof. Laurence presented a diploma to Curtis Academy to renew friendships with classmates Ross, '43, because he had missed graduation after being 0 and remember their years at TA. Registration drafted. On a sad note, Laura Benn, P.E. teacher, read a trib- increased by more than a third, due in part to the effi- ute in memory of Margaret Laurence, who was a long-time ciency of volunteers and some increase in attendance. presence in the front office. The Class of 1943 rallied 14 people for their 50-year The TA orchestra, choir and drama group added their tal- reunion, setting a record. Other honor years included ents to the Sabbath worship. During the afternoon, Principal 1953, 1963, 1968, 1973 and 1983. Larry D. Blackmer conducted tours of the school. The eve— The Friday night program was organized by the Class ning concluded with a basketball game between alumni and of 1983. The Sabbath morning speaker was Dr. John the TA varsity team.

Catching up on old times was part of Alumni Homecoming 1993. Photo by L. Blackmer

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Seniors run the school As the school year winds down, a day is set aside when seniors assume the roles of teachers and administrators. For a day, students run the school. "It made me feel more sympathy to- ward the faculty," commented Malini Meesarapu, who filled in for the princi- pal. "I saw all the responsibility and felt the disrespect from some students." "Teaching is not as easy as it looks," remarked Maurice Melbourne, who sub- New student council officers for 1993-94 are (left to right): LaTonya Porter, trea- stituted for P.E. teacher Brad Durby. surer; Jeremy Duerksen, president; Chuck Wallington, vice president; Vincent Smith, "As a teacher, you have to deal with others and deal with yourself at the sergeant-at-arms; Carrie Chilson, secretary; Eugene Kim, pastor. same time." Photo by N. Sahlin Ron Faminu taught biology in place ■ ■ ■ MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WI ■ ■ ■ of Mr. Wilson. "Teachers influence stu- dents almost as much as their parents Help with the do. I feel that teachers are underpaid." challenge grant! Spring Picnic There are just a few more days to help TA receive a challenge grant of This year's spring picnic included swimming, volleyb $7,000. Each contribution is a vote of confidence in the school and a tribute to and softball games. Lunch consisted of hoagies, water the students at TA. Send your tax-deductible contribution to the Alumni Office, melon and chocolate chip cookies. The event was TA, 8120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. blessed with clear skies. Summer employment Takoma Academy students are ideally located to find intriguing summer jobs. The guidance counselor regularly an- nounces employment opportunities, scholarships and internships in the met- ropolitan Washington D.C. area. Last summer, Ron Faminu spent a five-week summer internship in the neu- roscience department at the National Institutes of Health. He helped with a study of the effects of the AIDS virus on the spatial and learning memory as well as the central nervous center. "My mentor and I were one of only two groups that were doing that par- ticular experiment," commented On Academy Day, 118 eighth, ninth, and 10th graders visited TA to look over the Faminu when he was asked about the school. The biology lab was a popular stop on the tour. significance of his work. Photo by N. Sahlin

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Adventist Health Care in the Columbia Union H Hospital min is t employees are to visit patients who showed a particular patient flowers or simply listening to what need for someone to take a special interest they have to say and just spending time in them. with them. Special Friends What does it take to be a Special Special Friends have even assisted Friend? Although every employee in the patients during their recovery at home. program goes through a training session One Special Friend helped a single mother Shady Grove Adventist Hospital conducted by members of the "Special by doing her grocery shopping and taking Patients who do not have friends or Friends Committee," the real qualifications her children for an afternoon trip to the family to visit them are finding the come from the heart. "You need under- mall so the mother could have some time comfort and friendship they need through standing, a lot of kindness, a willingness to alone to rest. Shady Grove Advent- "Being a Special Friend can be a ist Hospital's Special tremendous experience," added Jan. Friends program. "Many of us have found a lot of satisfac- "During my daily tion in it." visits to the different hospital units, I Jim and the twenty-third Psalm noticed that some of It was lunchtime for most of the our patients seemed hospital staff, but for Shirley McCracken, lonely and had no one transcription supervisor in the medical to visit them," said records department, it was time for her first Jan Roberts, the visit as a Special Friend. She had been hospital's patient asked to see Jim*, a 25-year-old man with representative. AIDS. He was blind, and his gaunt body "Some were from out was noticeably ravaged by the dreaded of town, others had no disease. His nurse had told Shirley that he family living in the was not expected to live much longer. Too area who could visit, weak to talk, Jim could only communicate and several patients by feebly squeezing someone's hand. had no family at all. I "I introduced myself and said I was found a need greater here as a friend who would sit with him for than I alone could fill, a little while," she said. Searching for and I felt that meeting something to say, she turned to look this need was part of outside and started describing the weather the hospital's mission As Special Friends, Shady Grove employees help the — how bright the sunshine was, how of bringing healing to hospital fulfill its ministry of kindness. beautiful she thought the clouds looked. others through a He seemed to enjoy this, so she continued ministry of kindness, until it was time for her to return to work. understanding and love." listen and the ability to keep information She rose to leave and told Jim she would That's why Jan and others started the extremely confidential," Jan said. It visit him again before she left the hospital Special Friends program, now in its fourth includes doing the little things that can help that evening. year. She began by recruiting employees someone feel welcome, such as taking a continued on page 18

VISITOR, June 15, 1993 17 Editorial

Above and beyond the call of duty ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE It's easy to see. The signs of the remarkable commitment our employees and IN THE COLUMBIA UNION Adventist HealthCare, Inc. medical staff bring to Shady Grove are everywhere. They work extra shifts, stay late, take (Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers) on extra responsibilities, apply their best energies to solving problems and give of 9430 Key West Avenue themselves in ways far above and beyond the call of duty. They Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 309-0660 do whatever needs to be done to ensure the care and comfort of Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. our patients. 10800 Lockwood Drive Of course, people who work in a hospital environment are Silver Spring, MD 20901 9430 Key West Avenue #205 in a giving profession. No amount of advanced technology or Gaithersburg, MD 20850 sophisticated facilities can begin to equal the value of these (301) 681-9760 people and the impact they have on the lives of our patients. Hackettstown Community Hospital Adventist health-care professionals at Shady Grove are 651 Willow Grove Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 committed to bringing healing to people through a ministry of (908) 852-5100 kindness, understanding and love. They strive to understand Home Assistance, Inc. patients' physical, emotional and spiritual needs, then impart 10800 Lockwood Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 Bryan L. Breckenridge supportive care, treating them as guests of the hospital family. (301) 681-9602 Shady Grove Adventist Hospital The Special Friends program is a concrete representation Kettering Medical Center President of this ministry of kindness. Employees who participate in the 3535 Southern Boulevard program are visiting patients who have no friends or family to Kettering, OH 45429 (513) 298-4331 visit them, giving them the comfort and friendship they need. Reading Rehabilitation Hospital On their own time, employees are befriending these members of our community — R.D. 1, Box 250 reading, talking, listening and praying with them when appropriate. Many of these Morgantown Road Reading, PA 19607 friendships have continued after the patients return home, enhancing the hospital's (215) 777-7615 growing interaction with the community. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Making Shady Grove a place where all members of our community can feel 9901 Medical Center Drive welcome is very important to us. Each department at Shady Grove strives to serve the Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 279-6000 community and in so doing exemplifies our ministry of kindness. Shady Grove Adventist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9701 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Special Friends, continued from page 17 gave me the strength to remember every (301) 424-6400 word," she said. Shirley noticed big tears Springbrook Adventist Nursing and When she returned to his room later, coming out of Jim's eyes as she spoke, so Rehabilitation Center 12325 New Hampshire Avenue she found him more responsive this time. she knew her words were having an Silver Spring, MD 20904 "He realized this was someone who was impact. When she finished, Shirley (301) 622-4600 continued to hold his hand and stayed with coming just for him," said Shirley. "I told Washington Adventist Hospital him I would pray for him and that I didn't him as long as she could, then left to go 7600 Carroll Avenue want him to be alone." home. Takoma Park, MD 20912 "Do you remember when we were little When she arrived at work the next (301) 891-7600 we all learned the twenty-third Psalm?" morning, Shirley called the unit to see how Washington Adventist Nursing and she asked Jim. He squeezed her hand, so Jim was doing. She learned that he had Rehabilitation Center 7525 Carroll Avenue she began to say the familiar words, "The died within an hour of her last visit with Takoma Park, MD 20912 Lord is my shepherd," then suddenly him. "I was glad God had been with me (301) 270-4200 Shirley realized that she hadn't recited that when I visited Jim," Shirley said. "I felt psalm for several years. Nevertheless, very good when I realized that I had been Shirley continued to speak with faith that there for him in his very last hours." the words would come back to her. "God continued on page 19

18 VISITOR. June 15, 1993 Special Friends, continued from page 18 every day. "I looked forward to spending Taxol, one of the newer chemothera- time with my new friend," she said. But in peutic agents, is obtained from the Yew "Thank you for everything" her heart she knew these visits would not tree. Administered intravenously, the Sheila*, a small woman with salt-and- continue much longer. medication has been found to be very pepper hair, looked very frail as she lay in Then one day Danna noticed that Sheila effective in the treatment of many types of her hospital bed. The effects of cancer and was taking very shallow breaths, just malignancies. loneliness were beginning to take their toll barely alive. As she started to take In 1992, Hackettstown Hospital's on what was once a vibrant, happy woman. Sheila's hand, she saw her chest rise one cancer program was once again granted a When Danna Medosch, secretary in the last time as she took her last breath and three-year approval by the Commission on pharmacy department, visited Sheila for died. "I was surprised even though I knew Cancer of the American College of the first time, she sat next to her bed, she was dying," Danna said. "I just didn't Surgeons (ACS). introduced herself and explained that she expect it to be then." Established by the ACS in 1932, the was one of the hospital's Special Friends. On the table next to her bed Danna approvals program encourages participants "She was so grateful for the chance to talk found a note that said, "I will miss you. to equip and staff themselves so they are to someone that I saw a tear run down her Take care. Thank you for everything." able to provide the best in diagnosis and cheek," Danna said. "I can't be sure if that note was meant treatment of cancer. for me, for a nurse or for all of us at Shady She took Sheila's hand, and they began KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER to talk about their families. "She told me Grove," said Danna. "But I will always ■ KMC employ ees honored for service about her 'special' granddaughter and how remember her as my special friend who much she missed her," Danna noted. taught me a special brand of love." Sheila explained that her son, daughter-in- law and granddaughter lived too far away For more information on opportunities to visit her more than once a month. Her in Adventist health care, call the hospital other friends had passed away, and she felt or institution nearest you. all alone. Danna told her that she worked *Patients' names have been changed. at the hospital and assured her that she would visit every day. "If you ever need News me, pick up your phone and call me." Danna added. ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC. As the days went by and the two ■ became close friends, Danna eagerly AHHS opens office in D.C. anticipated their visits together. Some- Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. times, when Sheila was unable to talk, (AHHS) has opened a new office in the Danna held her hand and read to her. District of Columbia to better serve its Of the 880 employees recognized for patients in that area. The ribbon-cutting tenure at the March 11 KMC Service Other times, when Sheila felt stronger, she Awards Program, 16 celebrated 25 talked about her childhood or how she met ceremony took place in May. years of service. Here, KMC Presi- her husband and how they began their In its 20th year of service, AHHS dent Robert Willett congratulates family in a small town in Wisconsin. already has offices in Silver Spring and that distinguished group. Front row Rockville, Maryland, and has applied for a from left: Dena Walker, Shirley Gradually Danna noticed that Sheila Cobb, Reva Day and Myrtle Fugate. began to feel tired all the time. It seemed certificate of need for an office in Howard Back row from left: Eldon Hofacker, an effort for her to breathe. Soon Danna County as well. Expansion and growth in Bialquin Arellano, Marcia McCoy, Hazel Murley, Ruby Harvey, Robert did most of the talking, and Sheila could home health care seem inevitable as the nation continues to focus on cutting health Willett, Hazel Fry, Thomas Sych, only listen. "I knew she heard me because Nemi Velasco, Gladys Benton and there would be a gleam in her eye when I care costs. For more information about James Benton. Not pictured: 25- came into her room," Danna said. home care, call Adventist Home Health year honorees Linda Morris and Services at (301) 681-9760. Joyce Winans. Also honored at the One day, when she felt stronger, Sheila annual event were employees who thanked her Special Friend for staying HACKETTSTOWN COMMUNITY had, by December 31, 1992, com- with her during her remaining days. "I HOSPITAL pleted five, 10, 15 or 20 years of service. was touched," Danna said. "I gave her a ■ HCH offers new chemotherapy hug and thanked her for allowing me to be Hackettstown Community Hospital with her." now is offering Taxol chemotherapy to its For about a month Danna visited Sheila cancer patients.

VISITOR, June 15, 1993 19 READINGREHABILJTATIONHOSPiTAL about rehabilitation for bikers who sustain president-elect ■ Bicycle safety: helmet awareness head injuries and about the importance of Penny Shell, program wearing a helmet. chaplain at Shady Reading Rehabilitation Hospital's Right ride on the right side with traffic Grove, was elected trauma therapists present RIDE SAFE, a Inspect inspect your bike to leadership of the bicycle safety and helmet awareness Don't don't carry passengers Seventh-day Ad- program, to local elementary schools. The Extra be extra cautious and careful ventist Healthcare children learn how to be smart cyclers, Chaplains Associa- Scan scan left, right, left tion (SDAHCA) Always always obey road signs during its recent Friendly make friendly comments annual meeting. She Everytime everytime you ride, wear a will be president- helmet Ways to Wellness elect, followed by SHADYGROVEADVENTISTHOSPITAL two-year terms as You can look better, feel better and ■ Governor cites hospital in donor president and immediate past president. awareness proclamation She is the first woman ever to be add years to your life simply by Maryland Governor William Donald elected as president of the organization of over 200 Adventist health-care chaplains. beginning a fitness program. No one is Schaefer recently signed a proclamation declaring April 18-24 as Organ and Tissue She will succeed J. Harry Krueger, Shady too old or too out of shape! The benefits Donor Awareness Week in the state. Grove's director of pastoral care services, marking the first time that the two top begin almost immediately and increase The proclamation specifically cited Shady Grove Adventist Hospital for its offices of SDAHCA have been filled by with every workout. Of course, be sure dedication "to improving the quality of life chaplains from the same institution. to consult your physician before of transplant candidates, recipients and WASHINGTON ADVENTIST their families by providing a support HOSPITAL beginning an exercise program. Here system, disseminating information and ■ Recycling program expands promoting increased public awareness are a few tips to follow when you start: In addition to white office paper, the about the vital importance of organ hospital is now collecting glass, aluminum * Exercise "care" when working donation and transplantation." and plastic items for recycling. The Shady Grove is the only community hospital currently collects 3,000 pounds of out — find a safe time and place. Then non-teaching hospital in Maryland paper for recycling each week, and card- work out at a pace that allows you to approved for kidney transplant surgery. board recycling is planned. The recycling ■ Sanders elected to eye bank execu- program was initiated last year as part of carry on a normal conversation. tive advisory committee the hospital's ongoing commitment to be a * Stay in the comfort zone — Jeanne Sanders, Shady Grove's senior responsible member of its community. vice president for patient care services, ■ Washington Adventist physician exercise smart and sweat easy! Enjoy recently accepted a position on the addresses White House on health-care workouts that slowly build the strength, executive advisory committee for the reform Lions of District 22-C Eye Bank and Director of Critical Care and Associate flexibility and fitness of your heart, Research Foundation. She joins other Director of Pulmonary Medicine Alfred lungs and circulatory system. local business professionals who will Munzer, M.D., has been invited to visit the advise the organization regarding current White House to address the staff on health * Use premium fuel — eat health issues. "It's a privilege to help an care reform. Munzer, who is president- wholesome food, keep fluid levels up organization that has provided such a vital elect of the American Lung Association service to the community for 36 years," (ALA), will represent the views of the and work your motor muscles with Sanders said. ALA and the American Thoracic Society. exercise (don't stay still too long). ■ Shell chosen as new SDAHCA 1 Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

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The respiratory care major began at CUC in 1974, receiving its first accredi- tation in 1975. Columbia Union College offers both associate and bachelor de- grees in respiratory care. MARK YOUNG News Writer

WORLD CHURCH Adventist artists earn "angels' wings" "Angels" still populate the It Is Writ- ten studios with Pastor Mark Finley in front of the television cameras. The Seventh-day Adventist telecast garnered its 17th Angel Award from the Hollywood group, Excellence in Media, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coleman share the proclamation honoring them with Ervin for the program, "When the Word Hit Glenn, first elder of the Ebenezer church • Moscow." Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coleman were The Breath of Life TV ministry also ALLEGHENY EAST was given an Angel Award for "Reflec- Ebenezer church also recognized during that day. They have been supportive and generous in tions on Los Angeles—A Chance for a honors service helping the homeless. More than 1,000 New Beginning." to the community meals are served every month for the Other Adventist winners included the "When we help others, we help our- city's homeless population by the Cole- Heralds Quartet, another 17-Angel win- selves," stated Maria Cureton, Commu- mans and their staff. ner, for the album, Homeward Bound, nity Services director at the Ebenezer The couple was officially honored for and the Shalom Quartet from Newbury church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, their untiring devotion and dedication Park, California, for its newest record- during the congregation's recent Com- by the city of Philadelphia with a cita- ing, Jubilosos Te Adoramos ("Joyful, We munity Services Day program. tion from Mayor Ed Rendell for helping Adore Thee"). Levels of consciousness were raised to improve the quality of life for others. DAVID SMITH to the responsibilities of a modern-day The afternoon service featured Geor- Correspondent "good Samaritan," and special recogni- gie Woods, a prominent radio personal- tion was given to two church members. ity who has made several contributions John McLeod and Archie Perry provide to the city. CUC weekly transportation for Sabbath nurs- CHERYL LYNCH Nursing grads ing home visitation. Communication Secretary all pass board exams For the third year in a row, all bacca- laureate nursing graduates of the Edyth CUC self-study, which was given to the com- T. James Department of Nursing at Co- Respiratory care mittee for its examination. lumbia Union College in Takoma Park, Continued accreditation is vital for Maryland, have qualified as registered receives renewed the success of the college's respiratory nurses by passing the Maryland State accreditation care program. "Accreditation by a na- Board of Nursing certifying examina- Accreditation for five years, the max- tional agency is required for students to tion, according to Shirley Wilson-Ander- imum length of time possible, was re- sit for board exams," stated Alvin Tucker, son, chair of the department. cently granted for the respiratory care program director. She attributes this perfect passing program at Columbia Union College in During the on-site review, the visi- rate to the rigorous academic program Takoma Park, Maryland. tors documented the strengths of the and a strong, competent faculty. "We're The Joint Review Committee for Res- program, including "clinical resources; delighted for all our hard-working stu- piratory Therapy Education has rec- dedicated and concerned faculty, med- dents," Wilson-Anderson said. "A 100 ommended to the Committee on Allied ical directors and administrative sup- percent pass rate is the best possible Health Education and Accreditation of port; physical space in both classroom reward for the new graduates." the American Medical Association that and lab; and an admissions process that According to Wilson-Anderson, the the program be granted this extension. produces a cohort of bright, enthusiastic graduates of the nursing department The process was accomplished in two students." have enjoyed a long history of perfect or parts. One was an on-site evaluation "We're very pleased," Tucker stated. near-perfect state board exam success and written review that was done by a "We're incorporating all the recommen- rates. referee, who gave a recommendation to dations to make our program even more PATRICIA NASH the review committee. The other was a effective." Public Relations Director

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NEWS The Family Column HOSPITALS Sanders Gerson, the other winner, is Shady Grove a volunteer in Shady Grove's emergency department. He has put in more than volunteers Dr. Kay's Q&A 2,000 hours of service during his nine win awards years at the hospital. Cushioning the hurt of divorce Two volunteers at Shady Grove Ad- "Sandy is a real asset to our volunteer ventist Hospital are the recipients of corps—and especially to the emergency Question: I have a 4-year- the Montgomery County Outstanding room," remarked Carol Neckar, director old daughter who has been liv- Volunteer Award. of volunteer services for Shady Grove. ing with me since my wife and I Nan T. Ackerman, one of the award "His work is exemplary, and his willing- divorced three years ago. She winners, serves as a volunteer in the ness to take on any task is outstanding." has just recently gone to live full public relations office at the Rockville, The awards are given out each year by time with her mother, and I'm worried about the effects this di- Maryland, hospital. She has contrib- the Montgomery County Community Ser- Kay Kuzma uted more than 3,000 hours of volun- vice Partnership, Inc., in recognition of vorce will have on her. How can teer service since the medical facility individuals who provide exemplary vol- I make it as painless as possible? opened in 1979. unteer service in the county. Answer: There is no such thing as a painless "Her resourcefulness, dependabil- Ackerman and Gerson each received divorce as far as children are concerned. But it ity and commitment make it easy to their awards at a special reception dur- appears that children adjust best when their par- see why she deserves this award," ex- ing late April at Montgomery College in ents remain friends, even if they live separately. plained Cheryl McKy, an employee in Rockville. My best advice to you is to stay involved with the office who nominated Ackerman ROBERT JEPSON your daughter. Nearly half the divorced fathers for the award. Public Relations Director tend to "disappear from their children's lives af- ter about two years. To children, Dad's absence means rejection. And children who feel rejected are emotionally hurt children. Adjustment to a divorce is easiest for children Barbara Manspeaker, associate director COLUMBIA UN/ON when Mom and Dad live close enough so that as of church ministries with the Columbia VBS workshop the children grow, they can have the same friends Union; her daughter, Lisa Seeders; and draws 100 to and attend the same school, regardless of cus- in their debut as workshop assistants, tody. The more change that divorce causes in a Sligo school Krista and Karin Seeders, Lisa's daugh- child's life, the more difficult it is to adjust. About 100 interested Vacation Bible ters. Along with explaining the crafts on School leaders and teachers attended display from the various learning center Here are a few ideas you might want to try in the inter-conference workshop held on themes that they had made, the young- order to increase your "presence," even though April 3 at the Sligo elementary school sters assisted their mother and grand- your daughter isn't living with you. in Takoma Park, Maryland. mother with preparing the workshop pre- 1.Read stories over a cassette tape player Sponsored by the Columbia Union sentations. that she can listen to, especially at bedtime. Tuck and the Allegheny East, Chesapeake Churches are strongly encouraged to her in with some special messages like "Daddy and Potomac conferences, this work- get the young people involved in Vacation can't be there right now, but I love you very much, shop used learning centers to demon- Bible School and other church-related ac- and if I were there I'd tickle your toes and give you strate different VBS themes, including tivities. Young people are the church to- a butterfly kiss (touch your child's cheek with a "Kids in the Kitchen," "Bethlehem, day preparing for leadership tomorrow. flutter of your eyelashes)." And then you might B.C.," "God and Nature," want to have her close her eyes and fold her "Windows on the World," hands while you say a little "good night" prayer. "Camp Upward Bound" The sound of your voice will give her a sense of and the more traditional re-assurance that you are thinking about her. "Happy with Jesus." 2. Call her at a special time each day so she A strong emphasis was can anticipate talking with you on a daily basis. placed on follow-up activ- It's only a few minutes out of your day—but for ities to keep contact with your child, it will become a very meaningful time. the families who come to 3.Write her a love note each week so she can VBS and find ways for the look forward to something coming in the mail. church to meet their needs. 4. Let her know you are looking forward to The instructors included spending time with her. Let her hear messages Noelene Johnsson from the like "I was thinking about you today and wonder- North American Division; ing if you'd like to go to the park and feed the Judi Rogers, the author of ducks the next time we're together. I can hardly "Kids in the Kitchen;" Edith wait to be with you." Herzel, an expert on fol- 5. Say "I love you" often. low-up procedures; and Ron These simple ideas will keep you from slowly Hyrchuk, the developer of disappearing, like far too many fathers do. Camp Upward Bound. [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in the Family Times Three generations ofVa- Krista and Karin Seeders (right) oversee a display as newspaper. For a free year's subscription, write to: cation Bible School leader- a Vacation Bible School workshop participant exam- Family Matters, P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland, TN 37320; ship were represented by: ines a piece of literature. or call (615) 339-1144.]

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HOSPITALS KCMA staffer honored by Boy Scouts Curt Dolinsky, college relations direc- tor at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Ohio, was recently honored by the Boy Scouts of America with the presti- gious William H. Spurgeon III Award. Established in memory ofthe Boy Scouts' founder, this award is presented annu- ally to one person in the Dayton area for outstanding leadership in the BSA. Dolinsky was commended for his five years with the coed career awareness division of the local scouting organiza- tion. He operates three medical explor- ing posts, one at Sycamore Hospital and two at Kettering Memorial Hospital. As many as 35 young people meet regularly during the academic year to explore the PENNSYLVANIA world of health care. Michael Scheib (center), director of the Hershey-Lebanon Pathfinder club, and "This award really belongs to the Ralph Scheib (left), Michael's father and a fellow club staff member, were both in- staff at Kettering Medical Center," Do- vested as Master Guides during an investiture ceremony on April 17. Nancy Gan- linsky said. "They devote a great deal of ther from the Pennsylvania Conference Pathfinder Executive Council was present time to touring and more specific career to give the awards. Both men have been active in Pathfinder activities with the two- orientation for the Boy Scouts." church club and the conference since 1984.—RH JANICE DEATON KMC Communication Department

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Local inquiries welcomed for Simmons, lehem church. Survivors: daughter Doro- Connecticut church Serta and Sealy standard bedding sets. thy Feinour, sons Maynard and Harold, marks centennial Denis Sleep Shop in Takoma Park, MD. five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren The Connecticut Valley Seventh-day (301) 434-0334. Closed Sabbaths. (71) and three great-great-grandchildren. Adventist Church, formerly the Hartford WalIJ congregation, will commemorate its 100th LARGE WOODED LOTS on or off Crys- POSTLEWAIT, Evelyn C., born Septem- anniversary the weekend of July 9-10 at the JUNE tal Springs Lake in a secluded setting one ber 7, 1915, Clarksburg, WV; died May 18, church in South Windsor, CT. Guest speak- mile from church/school. Abundant recrea- 1993, Clarksburg, WV. She was an active ers will include previous pastors David tion nearby. Thirty minutes north of 1-40. member of the Central Hills congregation Thomas (1984-1988) and Bruce Fox (1972- The Tapestry Prices start under $4,000 with 7.9 percent in Clarksburg. Survivors: husband William, 1978). Thomas will preach Friday night at owner financing and as little as 10 percent daughter Eleanor Green, sons Walter and 7:30 p.m., and Fox will speak at the Sabbath Collection down. Free brochure. Heritage Country William II, sisters Beatrice Dent, Betty morning worship service at 11 a.m. For Estates, Deer Lodge, TN. (800) 453-1879, Wright, Ruth Thomas, Dove Shuttleworth more information, please call (203) 683- Ext. A367C. (1215) and Joy Payton, brother Lee Chicarell, eight 0619. grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. JOIN SDA SINGLES: The mailman will Andrews University become your eagerly awaited messenger of REED, Helen K., born November 23,1902, hosts summer institute Philadelphia, PA; died March 16, 1993, good cheer. Enjoy large magazines and ex- The second annual Summer Institute of York, PA. She was a member of the Potts- change ideas, photos, goals, dreams and Christian Service—The Gospel in Work- town, PA, congregation. Survivors: daugh- hobbies. Ages 18 to 90 are eligible to join. clothes II will be held July 26 through Au- ters Elsie Wert and Billie Dana and sons Mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to gust 1 at Andrews University in Berrien Roy Kinckiner, Arden Kinckiner, George 530 S.E. 12th St., College Place, WA 99324; Springs, MI. The institute is for anyone ac- Kinckiner and William Kinckiner. or call (509) 522-2379. (815) tive or desiring to be active in community outreach and service and will include key- Morning, Afternoon and Evening note speakers, devotionals, networking, As the hours of the day change, so OBITUARIES ANNOUNCEMENTS seminars, workshops and consultations. do our moods. Compiled to be pow- Certificates, CEUs and class credit are all erful but passionate, reflective then available. For more information, call (616) joyous, The Tapestry Collection "For the Lord himself will come down Announcements and/or advertisements 473-8239; or send a fax to (616) 473-8209. touches us the right way at the right from heaven, with a loud command, with must be in the Visitor office four weeks be- time. Whether Morning, Afternoon or the voice of the archangel and with the fore the date of issue. Volunteers needed Evening, each recording ministers to trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ at Shady Grove the heart during special moments of will rise first.... Therefore encourage each Single adults announce Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, which reflection set aside each day. other with these words,"—I Thessalonians national conference is located in Rockville, MD, needs depend- This group of musical vignettes in- 4:16, 18 NIV. The staff of the Visitor joins The National Single Adult Conference able volunteers for its gift shop. Various cudes selections from artists such as the church family in expressing sympathy will be held at La Sierra University in Riv- shifts and times are available. For further Steve Green, Kelly Willard, Bob Car- erside, CA, from June 30 to July 7, featuring to those who have lost loved ones. information, call (301) 279-6113 between lisle, Michael English and many oth- spiritual enrichment, Christian fellowship, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. ers. Let these instrumental praises NICKUM, Cula M., born April 29, 1894, seminars and recreation. Contact: Adventist carry you through your day. Cassette: Bethlehem, PA; died April 21, 1993, Beth- Singles Ministries, 4467 King Springs Rd., Camp meetings US$10.98; CD: US$13.98. lehem, PA. She was a member of the Beth- Smyrna, GA 30082; (404) 434-5111. slated throughout union The following camp meetings are being ADVENTIST BOOK CENTERS held across the Columbia Union Conference Comprehensive territory: Allegheny East, July 1-11 at Pine The something for everyone store—any need, any age! This We Believe Forge, PA, Academy; Allegheny West, June Chesapeake AB( Ohio ABC (vols. 1-3) Index to the 23-27 at the conference campgrounds in (301) 596-5273 16141 397-4675 Writings of Thomville, OH; Chesapeake, June 11-19 (410) 995-1 91 3 (800) 643-5714 by Erwin Gane at Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, (800) 325-8492 Ellen G. 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I I I COULTER'S COMMENTS Monuments Scattered through- shoulders above those even of our own hands, 0 Lord Jesus, for Thou hast re- out the cities of the nation. You won't find it listed among the deemed me.'" world there are to be important things to see in tour guides or And Jerome, "...his last words, as the found memorials and some famous sculptor's name identified flames rose about him, were a prayer. monuments that have with it. It is not much to look at, really. Its 'Lord, Almighty Father,' he cried, 'have been erected as tributes true significance is in the event of which it pity on me, and pardon me my sins; for to those famous men reminds us. Thou knowest that I have always loved and women who have You will have little trouble finding it. Thy truth.'" made their mark in his- Not many, if any, recognize it for what it tory. Probably the most really is. Thousands pass by it daily on known of all is our this busy thoroughfare. Others perhaps nation's capital. One lean against it while waiting for a bus. has only to stand be- Birds rest upon it unnoticed and forgot- fore these monuments ten. Mayne Coulter erected to the glory of Years ago there was a beautiful 10-acre man to be moved with garden surrounding this monument, a great admiration. huge boulder larger than the size of an And yet, as famous as they may be, automobile. Now the gardens are gone, there's another monument forgotten by replaced by high-rise buildings and busi- most that stands out, to me, head and ness places. It lies there along the high- way, only a rock, somewhat out of place in Their ashes with the soil upon which its present surroundings. But if you look they rested were gathered up and cast into closely enough, you will see the names of the Rhine and thus borne outward to the 'PEAKING AHEAD Huss and Jerome etched in the rock—a ocean and to unknown parts of the world reminder of a dismal and dark past, iden- where the gospel would follow. July 4-11 tifying the spot upon which they were Each one of us who accepts the Lord, Adventure Camp burned at the stake for their defense of the Jesus Christ, is a monument—a living gospel. monument. Each day people pass us by. July 11-18 As we were leaving Constance, I was Yes, maybe we may look a little odd at Junior I Camp reading from The Great Controversy, "...as times, maybe a little out of place by the July 18-25 he was being led away to the place of high-rise buildings and business places of Junior II Camp execution, the prelates said, 'Now we de- this world. But if people look closely July 25-August 1 vote thy soul to the devil.' And I,' said enough, they should see Jesus etched in Teen Camp John Huss, lifting up his eyes toward our lives. August 1-8 heaven, 'do commit my spirit into Thy Outpost Camp November 5-7 Baltimore City/ cess of finding a church home for the new congregation. Eastern Region Pigtown grows Weekend Convocation Pastor Willis Dagenais recently con- ducted a crusade in the inner city of Balti- more. The Lord blessed this evangelistic series with 15 precious souls to date. The Chesapeake Challenge new members joined the rapidly growing is published in the Visitor each month by the new Baltimore City (Pigtown) church. Chesapeake Conference, 6600 Martin Road, Dagenais has been blessed with special Columbia, MD 21044. President, J. Wayne gifts of evangelism that God is using in Coulter; Editor, J. Neville Harcombe. Baltimore. They are presently in the pro- Some of the members of the Baltimore City congre- gation. Photo by Neville Harcombe.

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Prayer vigil—prayer teered but was ill with a fever), Christo- "People Come to Christ" pher and Lauren Duke, Autumn Revels, champions Steven Thomas, David Oakley, Jesse workshop conducted by A special blessing was enjoyed by the Skaggs, Jennifer Skaggs, Erin Hoover, Hagerstown church West Wilmington Seventh-day Adventist Ryan Hoover, Jodie Foster, Jeremy Church family. Our youngsters and teens Norma J. Sahlin, a faculty member at Sterndale (Michael Wallace volunteered Takoma Academy, in Takoma Park, Mary- led out in a 24-hour prayer vigil that be- but was unable to attend; next time, gan at 6 p.m., on land, presented a three-hour workshop on April 2, and contin- May 8 at the Mount Aetna school on how ued throughout Sab- to help people come to Christ. She dis- bath, April 3, until 6 cussed Maslow's "hierarchy of needs:" p.m. What an expe- physical, safety, love, self-esteem and self- rience to listen to our actualization and how we may help them children during each fulfill these needs. Mentioning several one's hour of prayer; "receptive times" in which we may reach they are real "prayer people—among them a new baby, death champions." While of a loved one, changes in status, sickness taking a sober, yet and hospitalization—she had attendees enthusiastic, ap- act out varying life situations and discuss proach to their com- how a Christian can use each one to bring mitment by inviting a person to Christ. parents and friends She also stressed the importance of the to join them during Christian's sensing a person's inner feel- their designated ings from speech, facial expressions and hour, everyone who body language and getting on the same attended could, no wavelength in order to understand them doubt, feel God's better. presence; not to men- EUGENE LINCOLN tion the blessings yet Pictured are those who participated along with Communications Secretary to be received by Pastor Jim Snell. Photo by Bonnie Smalley. those on our prayer list! Michael!), Stephanie Smolarski, Tom Ba- Ranging in age from 5 to 16, each young con, Sheri-Lee Green and Jessica Medori. Pathfinders hold member shared and invited personal tes- Gerry Thomas, personal ministries leader, timony, scripture and inspirational read- and the older children "manned" the wee- awareness fair ing, answered prayers, prayer requests hours of the night, and the congregation It was early in the morning on April 25 and songs of praise. We have so many united during Sabbath service hours. when the Chesapeake Pathfinders went wonderful children who love and serve Wilmington Junior Academy teacher, public at the Cranberry Mall in the Lord; and, of course, some were un- Amy (Fletcher) Cromer shared with us Westminster, Maryland. More than 25 available because of travel, illness or other her experience of answered prayer lifted displays and events were part of the reasons. Nonetheless, many were on hand up to God from the lips of her classroom "Awareness Fair." The clubs displayed to minister to and with our congregation; students. Each "prayer champion" ex- honors in the areas of arts and crafts, health and we look forward to seeing new faces pressed and has experienced answered and recreation. the next time. prayer. Praise the Lord for blessing us so There were special performances such Landon Schnabel began the vigil, fol- abundantly! as the Highland View Academy gym team, lowed in succession by Jody Anna BONNIE SMALLEY anti-drug skits, Pathfinder history, Rose- Murtaugh (Michael Murtaugh volun- Communications Secretary mania III, the NAD booth and drilling and marching. Some of the guests that came to Left: The Glen Burnie Rangers help with the fair were Dr. and Mrs. Plata Photos by N'ornmn }Whiting booth depicting birds honor. from California, and storytellers Dwight Thompson, Steve Gatz and Dick Griffin. Other special guests included Congress- man Roscoe Bartlett, Pastor Norman Middag and President Wayne Coulter. Community organizations such as the city police canine team and the city fire depart- ment gave rescue demonstrations. Not only did the Pathfinders work hard, but they also made sure that the public was involved and knew who Pathfinders were and where they are going! JOEY LYNN NORWOOD Right: Norman Middag and Heather Westminster Horizon Pathfinder Club Smith at the Rosemania III display.

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Second annual Vacation Bible elders' retreat school time A total of 75 people attended the sec- At this time of year, many excellent ond annual elders' Retreat at the vacation Bible school programs are being newMount Aetna Camp grounds April conducted across the Chesapeake Confer- 30-May 2. Special guest speakers included ence. The Norrisville church is an example Frank Ottati, ministerial director of the of what can be done with a team of dedi- Columbia Union Conference; Dick Duerk- cated workers. Their church bulges at the sen, vice president of creative ministries seams when it comes to vacation Bible for the Columbia Union Conference; Ron school time. With a church membership of Smith, Chesapeake Conference trust ser- only 68, they have an average attendance vices director; and Neville Harcombe, ex- of 65 children at vacation Bible school, ecutive secretary of the Chesapeake Con- Carl Heim of the Linthicum church and with over half of those being non-Adventi- ference. Wayne Coulter, Chesapeake Con- Gabriel Shacka of the Glen Burnie church st. The neighborhood children have been ference president, concluded the retreat enjoy a brief break during one of the sessions spreading the word about the excellent program with a challenge that all present at the elders' retreat. crafts and interesting programs planned unitedly work together to finish God's Photos by Barbara-Lee Boyd by creative and dedicated leaders. Many work in Chesapeake. of the non-Adventist parents attend the graduation program at the end of the two- week session. One mother has occasion- Left: A view ally attended Sabbath church services. The of some Norrisville members are firm believers in who attended using vacation Bible school as a witness- the second ing outreach program to their neighbors. annual Elders' Retreat at Mt. Aetna Camp.

ill MI MI NO MI IN Important Notice !!! I I I Road changes around the I conference office O I Many of you have had trouble getting to the conference office and the Above: Lisa Hedrick, director, and her mother, Peggy Adventist Book Center because of the many changes in the roads in this area. Brindle, help children make their selections from I the Trading Post using points they have earned Below is a map that shows the new way of getting to us. during the week. Lisa attended Norrisville vacation I Bible school as a child and now enjoys leading I children to Jesus. Below: Craft time is always a fun Broken Land Pkwy time. Here McDonald's french fry containers are I being transformed into ladybugs. Photos by Nadine I I

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New Aberdeen congregation Cambridge church It was a beautiful Sabbath day on Apri117, when Elders Wayne Coulter and Neville "partners" with God Harcombe formally organized the new group of Seventh-day Adventists in Aberdeen, 1992 Investment projects netted a ban- Maryland, into a company. Richard Fearing, pastor of the Wilna and Norrisville ner year for the Cambridge, Maryland, district, officially requested that the conference recognize the request of two laymen, church. By committing designated sums Dallas Ball and Manuel Lopez. of money for the "Partnership with God" In November of 1991, the Wilna church board voted to plant a "church seed" in project, $3,273.50 was joyfully sent to the Aberdeen near a military proving grounds installation. A branch Sabbath school was conference for the "92 Investment Fund." Several unique projects were used Left to right: Dallas Ball, Richard throughout the year. The "Investment Fearing, Wayne Coulter, Neville Basket" was brought week by week by Harcombe and Manuel Lopez different families who had enjoyed the officiating during the new contents. The seasonally decorated basket company service. Below: There was filled with a variety of items—per- were 48 that officially signed up as charter members of the new haps the ingredients for a favorite dish— Aberdeen company. Photos by with the recipe; or maybe a potted plant Neville Harcombe. with a book. Just a fun, useful way to share. The family then turned in an amount for Investment. soon organized. Dallas Ball and Other ideas were saving certain coins, Manuel Lopez gave strong sup- selling produce, baby-sitting money, a do- port to the fledgling group. Due nation for each "DX" call (an overseas to a strong Spanish element in the contact made by a HAM [amateur radio] area, Isael Ramirez, the Baltimore operator), money for each safe trip by a Spanish church pastor, worked family that travels frequently. Business hard by giving Bible studies, vis- owners dedicated a certain amount for iting homes and preparing candi- each month the business was free from dates for baptism. Eight people robbery or vandalism. It is nice to note no were baptized within a year. businesses were bothered during this time! A rented school facility is pres- The Cambridge church believes in be- ently being used by the new company. There is a thriving Sabbath school program that ing Partners with God! provides for the needs of all young people from cradle roll to teenagers. A special EVELYN GATES Sabbath school class for the Hispanic members is taught by Manuel Lopez. Investment Secretary Dallas Ball reports that plans are being made for a strong evangelism thrust that will double their membership and thus make it possible to build or buy a new church home. Grasonville center gets "face lift" Exciting things at Sabbath, March 20, was celebrated as Mount Aetna Camp Community Services Center Day by the As spring jumps into full effect, things Grasonville, Maryland, church. New blue are starting to jump at Mount Aetna Camp. work smocks were donned by the ladies Young people are leaving schools and who joined Pastor Paul Gates on the ros- heading toward the best summer ever at trum for the church service. The women camp. Mount Aetna Camp is taking form had scripture, prayer, called for the offer- and getting ready to roll out the red carpet ing and provided the worship in music. for our youth who are looking toward the Award pins and certificates were given to great adventures of camp. As the youth the many individuals who have, through the years, donated many hours to this im- roll in, they will set their eyes on the goals est and the best" and cannot wait to meet 4 of achieving great fun and adventure. They you at camp. portant program of the church. will also meet new staff and form new Friendships formed between campers The center itself has been reorganized, friendships. and staff are important. The most impor- with new working policies and methods Mount Aetna Camp is soon to be on its tant friendship is the one formed with of distributing the food and clothing each way as the new lodge lights up for its Jesus. Our staff and camp program will week. To provide space for fitting clients' maiden voyage of summer camp kids. help focus your attention on the wonder- clothing, four removable cubicles were The new basketball court and the sand ful love God has for you. made. volleyball pit are close to completion. The Be sure to contact your pastor or youth The center is planning to open one night recreation line-up at camp is looking bet- leader as to the details of attending one of a month for the individuals who cannot ter than ever. our exciting camps. For an application come in the daytime. There will be new faces on the staff. We and dates of camp, write to: Mount Aetna Good things are happening in the have added and updated past staff mem- Camp, 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, MD Grasonville Community Services Center, bers to give the best possible summer 21044; or call (410) 995-1910. and we thank everyone who has had a part program filled with fun, recreation and BRENDON PRUTZMAN in all of its services. good food. Our summer staff are the "tru- Mount Aetna Camp PEGGY TOLSON Community Services Director

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June 18-26 New Jersey English Camp Meeting Excellence in service to Christ Garden State Academy Campus The seeking of excellence in our service to Christ has a high priority Tranquility, NJ in Scripture. June 20, 2:00 p.m. Garden State Academy Board "An excellent spirit was found in him," —Daniel 5:12; 6:3. Garden State Academy Library "Seek that ye may excel to the edifying ofthe church,"—/ Corinthians June 27-July 3 14:12. New Jersey Spanish Camp Meeting "Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice,"—Hebrew 11:4. Garden State Academy Campus "I pray that your love may abound yet more and more,"—Philippians Tranquility, NJ 1:9. June 27, 10:00 a.m. Conference Executive Committee "I press toward the mark,"—Philippians 3:14. Garden State Academy Office "Therefore, as ye abound in everything in faith, and utterance, and June 29, 10:00 a.m. knowledge and in all diligence and in your love to us, see that ye abound Hackettstown Senior House Board in this grace also (generosity),"-2 Corinthians 8:7. Hackettstown Senior House Board Could it be that we are too casual about living up to the expectations Room Robert W. Boggess of Christ? Might our own interests sometimes cause us to fail to take July 4-11 New Jersey Conference Summer advantage of God's power to change us, like the school boys I once saw who were having trouble Camp, Classes by ages 9-17 with their studies but were playing with paper airplanes in the school library? July 5 Recently the pastors and teachers of New Jersey in their annual in-service training retreats ABC and Conference Office Closed - spent some time reflecting on the meaning of excellence and were challenged to model excel- Holiday lence in a way that would help us all to be like Daniel, whose excellence was so outstanding July 11 that he was a court counselor trusted to assist three successive kings and two great empires. ABC Open Excellence in the service of Jesus means that we will examine and surrender ourselves so July 14, 2:00 p.m. Hackettstown Hospital Board that grace may abound in our lives. Hackettstown Hospital Board Room "And beside this, giving all diligence add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and August 1 to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to Boggess Evangelistic Meeting godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things abound, Begins they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Riga, Latvia Christ,"-2 Peter 1:5-8. August 9 ABC Open Excellence in the service of Jesus means that we recognize that the very best service to August 15 Jesus is that which we give to our neighbor. Youth Recreation Day - Great "In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it Adventure unto me,"—Matthew 25:40. August 20-22 Excellence in the service of Jesus means acceptance and tolerance for one another and a New Jersey Camporee willingness to cooperate and labor together freely. It means bearing one another's burdens, not August 23 adding to them. School Begins August 25 "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another,"—John HCH Executive Committee 13:35. August 25-29 Excellence in the service of Jesus means we surrender our will to His will so that His ASI National Convention character shines through in our actions and interactions. August 27-29 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a Adventurers' Camp living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service,"—Romans 12:1. August 29-September 1 Excellence in the service of Jesus means that we will surrender to Jesus the petty bickering Columbia Union Officers Retreat and unforgiving resentments that divide the body of Christ, bring tensions into our fellowship September 6 ABC and Conference Office Closed - and frustrations into our church programs, resulting in paralysis for the church of the living Holiday God. September 11 "I show you a more excellent way.... New Jersey Sabbath School 101 Dateline New Jersey Love is patient; September 12 is published in the Visitor each love is kind and envies no one. ABC Open month by the New Jersey Confer- Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude; September 18 ence. President, Bob Boggess; New Jersey Conference Church continued on page 14 Leadership Seminar Editor, Alyce Boggess.

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President's message, continued from page 13 effectively serve the field and main- New Jersey sponsors tain a balanced budget. never selfish, not quick to take Soviet work offense A. Only one of the two vacancies (youth Love keeps no score of wrongs, and ministerial) will be replaced Ivan Melnichuk, ministerial direc- does not gloat over other men's with a person who has expertise in tor for the Moldovia Union, recently sins, but delights in the truth. both areas. Pastor Don Baker has visited several New Jersey churches There is nothing love cannot face; accepted this responsibility. with greetings from our sister church there is no limit to its faith, its B. The departmental needs of the field in Beltsi, Moldova. The Beltsi II church hope, and its endurance. will be managed by the following was raised up at the conclusion of the Love will never come to an end,"— office personnel. evangelistic campaign conducted by I Corinthians 12; 31 NKJV. New Jersey Conference President Rob- I Corinthians 13:4-8 N.E.B. a. Robert Boggess ert Boggess. The pastor of the Beltsi Excellence in the service of Jesus will President, communication, reli- church recently reported that all those change every aspect of our existence! gious liberty, ASI, Community Ser- baptized into the church last May are Our family life, our church life, our work vices, health/temperance, church growing strongly except for a couple life, our leisure life, our study life and ministries director, family life, per- who have moved back to Russia but our prayer life; all will be transformed sonal ministries, prison ministries, are still thought to as we by faith seek to achieve excellence Ingathering, inner-city, women's be faithful. in our service to Christ. ministries. Pastor Melnichuk "That he may grant you, according to b. Dowell Chow visited both some En- the riches of His glory, to be strength- Treasurer, secretary, auditing, glish and some Span- ened with might by His Spirit in the computer support, refugee minis- ish churches while inner man; that Christ may dwell in tries. presenting a brief your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted report of the needs in c. Paul St. Villiers and grounded in love, may be able to his country. The Trust services, stewardship, as- comprehend with all saints what is the three greatest needs sociation secretary. breadth, and length, and depth, and noted were: height; and to know the love of Christ, d. Ron Patterson 1. Houses of wor- which passeth knowledge, that ye might Education, classroom supervi- ship are badly be filled with the fullness of God,"— sion, adult Sabbath school. needed so that the Ephesians 3:16-19. e. Frank Lopez churches can conduct Excellence—to be filled with all the Spanish coordinator. evangelistic me et - fullness of Christ—let it be to me ac- ings, Bible classes, cording to thy will, oh Lord. Amen. f. Herb Shiroma cooking schools, Ivan Melnichuk Adventist Book Center manager, youth meetings, etc. receives a gift from Frank child evangelism. Presently they must Lopez, New g. Don Baker rent one of the very Jersey Spanish Ministerial, youth/Pathfinders, limited halls or meet coordinator. Conference Committee notes NSO, summer camp. in private homes. New Jersey churches have raised C. Ideal membership and tithe mini- The Wayne church application to the or pledged nearly $10,000 to assist in Columbia Union Revolving Fund mums were established as a basis the completion of two buildings al- for planning and consolidation in was approved for $196,000. ready under construction in Marinesti 1993. Ramon Canals and Kathy Grosse were and Zaradony and to provide a satis- appointed to fill vacancies on the a. Multi-church district-200 mem- factory church building for the new constitution and bylaws committee bers; $150,000 tithe. congregation in Beltsi known as the created when members moved out b. Single-church district-300 mem- "New Jersey church." Additional funds of the conference. bers; $250,000 tithe, sustained over are badly needed to complete these three projects. Just mark your tithe Organization of the Indonesian com- a three-year period. envelope "Moldova - New Jersey pany at Lake Nelson was approved. D. District pastoral assignments will Conf." and accept the thanks of our Their membership is over 40, and be reorganized to create two-x and friends in Moldova. their projected tithe exceeds $20,000 three-church districts with the goal 2. Literature for soul-winning dis- annually. of maintaining the tithe/member- tribution, for the education of our Education requests were approved for ship minimums as far as possible. church members, and for the organi- Pastor Bill Lindeman to enroll in This plan will enable a reduction of zation and development of church pro- the Andrews University Extension pastoral staff by at least three over grams like Sabbath school, Program and Pastor Robson De Oli- the next several months as person- Pathfinders, Dorcas, church officers, veira to attend the seminary at nel shifts occur due to calls, educa- etc. Andrews University. tion leave or retirement. They have a little missionary jour- The following conference consolidation nal The Eternal Truth, which is printed plan was approved in order to more in Russian and Rumanian and could possibly be terminated due to lack of funds. The new publishing house in

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Newark Luzo-Brazilian and Elizabeth Filipino/ IIIIIIIIIIIIIP English welcome new pastor The proposed The Elizabeth Filipino/English and building site for the New Beltsi Newark Luzo-Brazilian churches have II (New Jersey) a new pastor, Dr. Amin Rodor. church show- Installation day, March 13, for the ing some of the Luzo-Brazilian church was cold and win- donated build- try from the "blizzard of the century." ing materials. But it was a warm and comforting day inside the hearts of the church members Russia is years away from supplying all as they welcomed their new pastor, who their needs. succeeds New Jersey churches have raised or Joao Villas- pledged sufficient funds to keep The Pathfinder/Adventurer Boaz as he Eternal Truth in print for the next 12 Kite Day returns to months, but only at its present schedule Brazil. of once monthly. It is needed twice On April 4, approximately 300 Path- Installa- monthly. Additional funds are badly finders and Adventurers representing tion day for needed to expand this and develop other 22 clubs gathered at Liberty State Park the Elizabeth printed tools. To help, mark your tithe to fly kites. These clubs displayed their Filipino/En- envelopes as noted above. talent in building the largest, smallest, glish con- 3. Training for ministers. Most pas- most unusual and most original kites. gregation on tors have completed only high school They had to fly, and they did fly! May 15 was and the only training they have is by Pastor Robert Boggess opened Kite a day of glad- Above: Pastor Amin trial and error working with an older Day with a welcome and prayer, and the ness and Rodor and daughter but still untrained worker. Several fun began. Several clubs won Statue of sadness. Dianne receive bou-quets bright young workers want to attend Gladness of welcome at Elizabeth. our Russian seminary in Zaokski or in because they Romania, both of which have limited welcomed studies. Even better, some want to at- their new pastor, Amin Rodor; but sad- tend Andrews University for the finest ness because they bade farewell to Pas- training in order to return and teach tor Jeddy Hooker, who has been their others. The needs vary from $2,000 per shepherd for the past two years. This year in Russia to $15,000 at Andrews. change was necessitated by rapid growth We need a sponsor or group of sponsors in the district and the need to realign who would be able to make a commit- the districts to achieve an equitable ment over a period of time to assure the district balance. completion of the courses. Call (609) Rodor comes from Brazil, where he 392-7131 and ask for President Boggess spent several years as a district pastor if you are able to help. Liberty tro- before being asked to become the confer- Today, the work is quite urgent in phies, and ence youth director. In due course, the these former Soviet Union lands. Infla- others won administration asked him to complete tion is spiraling at over 700 percent Statue of his doctor of theology degree at Andrews annually, making things impossibly ex- Liberty University, and he returned to Brazil pensive. Most of the new republics are banners. and spent several years teaching theol- operating under an old constitution that What a joy ogy at our college there. Two years ago does not guarantee religious freedom. to watch Rodor moved his family to the Washing- Former communist leaders and many Pathfind- ton, D.C., area, where he became the traditional church leaders are seeking ers/Adven assistant pastor in the Brazilian church election to government posts. It is feared turers and Newly appointed Youth and was an official translator for the by our leaders that the doors to Russia their staff Director Don Baker General Conference. He is also working and all the former Soviet Union nations working to- helping an Adventurer on a manuscript for a book he has been will swing shut as rapidly and unex- gether as a launch a kite during non- asked to prepare for the G.C. competition time. pectedly as they opened. Let us pray and team. All Rodor and his wife, Rita, have three sacrifice so that when that time comes had a great children: Dianne, age 10; Luccas, age 3; our church will be able to continue the day! and Michel, age 15 months. They will be good work our God has prospered in this DON BAKER moving to New Jersey when the school little envelope of freedom. Conference Pathfinder Director term ends.

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DATELINE NEW JERSEY Oradores Invitados y Participantes • Mensajes inspirados Pastor Carlos Puyol Presidente de la • Clases de cocina, salud Uni6n Adventista en Espana y nutrition Pastor Eradio Alonso Ministerial y Evangelista North American Division • Mtisica selecta presentada por solistas, Pastor Frank Ottati Ministerial y Evangelista dims, cuartetos, Columbia Union Conference agrupaciones musicales Dr. Amin Rodor Ex-profesor de Teologia Uni6n Este e instrumentales Brasilera Division Suramericana Pastor - New jersey Conference • Deportes, natation, caminata Pastor Don Baker Ministerial, jovenes y Conquistadores New jersey Conference • Manualidades

Lic. Lillian Lopez Educadora de Salud y Nutrition • Mini feria de salud Consejera Matrimonial Pastor Frank Lopez Coordinador Hispano y Evangelista New Jersey Conference Los Congresos Hno. Juan Lopez Ministro Laico Favorecen el Servicio Asociaci6n Sureste de California Cristiano ICRISTOVIENE...COMPARIBA? 2 7 deJunio- 3 deJulio, 1993 Hora Domingo Lunes Mantes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado 6:30 R La Hora Del Poder - Hno. Juan Lopez 7:45 E C DESAYUNO 9:00 G Escuela 8:30 REUNION DE PASTORES - Capilla de Senoritas I M Sabatica $ p La Hora De _iSalud Amigos ! 8:30 11:00 T E Lic. Lillian Lopez Culto 11:15 R S La Hora De La Verdad I Divino Pr. C. Puyol • A T Pastor Carlos Puyol 12:30 C r ALMUERZO 3:30 I E La Hora De Mini Feria De La Verdad II 1:30 - La Hora 0 Del Testimonio 5:15 N Pastor Salud Carlos Puyol Y Alabanza 1:30 - 3:15 Pr. F. Lopez 5:15 CENA Consagracion 7:30 Pr. Ottati Pr. Ottati Pr. Ottati Pr. Alonso Pr. Alonso Pr. Alonso Pr. Puyol ABC 3:00 - 6:30 8:00 - 6:30 8:00 - 6:30 8:00 - 6:30 8:00 - 6:30 8:00 - 6:30 9:00 - 10:00 9:00 - 10:30 9:00 - 10:30 9:00 - 10:30 9:00 - 10:30 9:00 - 10:30

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Calendar Joy of the journey The theme of the 1993 camp meeting is "The Joy of the June 18-26 Journey." This thought-provoking theme reminds us that our Ohio Conference Camp journey toward the promised heavenly home should indeed be Meeting joyous! Mount Vernon Academy Because we are living in a sinful world, some reading this June 27-July 4 article may have a terminal or chronic illness. Others may be unemployed or under-employed, may be going through a di- Cub Camp (ages 8-9) Ed Motschiedler Camp Mohaven vorce or, perhaps, are in conflict with parents or children. As long as we are living on this sinful planet, there will be many things that can bring July 4-July 11 sadness to our hearts. Junior Camp (ages 10-12) Yet, there is still reason for joy! Camp Mohaven We have the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord that He ".is able to keep you from falling, and to present you before His glorious presence without fault July 11-July 18 Junior Camp II (ages 10-12) and with great joy,"—Jude 24. Camp Mohaven Let us rejoice in the assurance that God will be with us through the worst that life can bring, even as we walk through "the valley of the shadow of death,"—Psalms July 18-July 25 23:4. Teen Camp (ages 13-16) We can also experience the joy of helping others as they make their journey Camp Mohaven heavenward. Personally, my greatest joy has come in following the Golden Rule. At the end of our journey, what a blessing it would be if we each could say: September 24-26 I was discouraged, and you supported me. Fourth Annual Seniors Retreat I was lonely, and you befriended me. Camp Mohaven I hurt you, and you forgave me. I was crying, and you comforted me. I was spiritually weak, and you prayed with me. I was angry, and you heard me out. I was slow to change, and you were patient with me. I was in need, and you shared with me. We need to each be an encouragement one to another. As Paul wrote, "Help one another to stand firm in the faith every day, "—Hebrews 3:13. My prayer is that God will so fill our hearts with love for Him and each other that we will not be content to endure the journey but will truly enjoy the journey. EDWARD MOTSCHIEDLER President Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference. President, Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Jeanie Hal- deman.

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Pathfinders reach out

Pathfinders share their faith Jeopardy," a Bible par- able game. The drug For only the second time in seven education and aware- years, there was not a drop of rain to ness program "Dare" interfere with the events of Pathfinder was presented by a local Fair 1993! Ohio Pathfinders, number- deputy sheriff at a sec- ing 320, attended the fair held at the ond program. The third Clinton County Fairgrounds, near featured Rusty and his Wilmington, May 7-9. Hosts for this friend Dennis Crabbe. year's event were the Hillsboro and Rusty recounted mi- Wilmington clubs. raculous stories about The weekend theme, "Sharing Our the power and love of Faith," was emphasized in an unusual God. way during Sabbath afternoon. Path- The highlight of the finders spread out through the towns of fair was the awards cer- Wilmington and Hillsboro to witness. emony. On Sunday Members of the Mansfield Mountaineers line up in fine form for Included in these witnessing activities morning, trophies were were: provision of a meal at a local the parade of clubs. More than 300 Ohio Pathfinders attended the given to the top-perform- 1993 Pathfinder Fair held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. homeless shelter; visitation to nursing ing clubs. The Mount homes; distribution of booklets and Vernon Hill club took magazines; and presentation of a drug first place in the Bible Bowl. The Cleve- (award for top club of the year) for hav- awareness skit in a public location. land Spanish Atillians won the drill ing scored 597 points out of a possible Special guests were Rusty and his team competition. There was a four- 600. friend Dennis Crabbe, a ventriloquist. way tie for overall fair performance (Ak- DOUG HERDMAN In speaking to the crowd, Rusty empha- ron, Cleveland Spanish Antillians, Dayton Area Club Director sized that he was certainly no dummy— Hillsboro and Mount he had learned many things, and the Vernon Hill). Continuing most important was to love Jesus and with an unbroken record The Joy of the Journey tell others about Him! since the trophy was first . Other highlights of the weekend in- 6 awarded in 1987, the Ak- ' cluded three Sabbath morning "progres- ron Crusaders took home June 18-26, 1993 sive" programs. One featured "Bible the Worthington Cup Featuring:

Charles Bradford, former NAD president Ivan Blazen, PUC Theologian Jon Paullen, AU Theologian Charles Scriven, CUC president Andrea Steele, Adventist World Radio and more!

Seminar topics include:

Being Adventist in a Secular World MP MEETIN

Getting Decisions for Christ A Parenting for Problem Prevention Practicing Spiritual Disciplines and many more!

Don't miss the opportunity for spiri- tual inspiration and fellowship! For additional information, please call the

IHIS Ohio Conference at (614) 397-4665. The newly organized Delaware Pathfinders, directed by Pam Farley, collected canned food to contribute to a local television food drive.

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Patricia Leon was baptized MVA teacher awarded NEH with her two children. Romer (13) and Quisindia Fellowship (15), into the Cleveland Judith C. Pearson, English teacher Spanish church by Pastor at Mount Vernon Academy, has been Jose Guillen. Nine people awarded a fellowship by the National were baptized into the Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), church, May 1. Many were a federal grant-mak- the result of the direct ing agency, to par- witness of the Pathfinder ticipate in the 1993 club members. program of Summer Seminars for School Teachers. Pearson will be an the regional fairs were: Griswold Chris- NEH Summer Fel- tian Academy (Worthington), Toledo low in a seminar en- School scene Junior Academy, Mayfair Junior Acad- titled "Post War emy (Akron/Canton) and Cincinnati American Texts: Educational fairs held this Junior Academy. 1945-1960." This spring Students who had won at the local five-week seminar Judith Pearson level met to display projects. Enthusi- will be held at Ken- Regional education fairs were held in asm ran high among those participat- yon College in Gambier, Ohio. four locations after students in every ing. Each participant was given a ribbon Teachers selected for the program elementary school in Ohio prepared en- for his or her project by Joan Yeary, receive a stipend of $2,825 to cover travel, tries for the local school fair. Hosting associate superintendent of education. study and living expenses. Education fairs are a part of a plan in Ohio to Sil7M-111 permit the constituency to observe quality Adventist Hutapea is commissioned AND THE Alike education. This event al- A ternates yearly with a During a special service at the LUNGS lam N conference-wide music Hamilton church in April, Christina festival. Hutapea was awarded the Commis- JOAN YEARY sioned Ministry of Teaching Credential. Associate Superinten- This award, bestowed upon qualified ILi dent of Education and skilled teachers, recognizes their L role as a special Griswold Christian Academy ministry to the student Nina Cooper points church. out the effects of smoking on Born in Malay- one's health at a recent sia, Hutapea at- educational fair hosted byfour tended Southeast Adventist junior acadmies in Asia Union College Ohio. and graduated from Philippines Union College with a bach- Nicolaus receives Zapara elor of science de- One of the most prestigious awards given to Adventist teach- gree. She has spent ers was presented to Vickie Nicolaus on Sabbath, April 24, at the a total of 11 years in Christina Hutapea Eastwood church. denominational The Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award has been pre- teaching. Currently, Hutapea serves as sented to Adventist teachers in North America for the past five both principal and teacher at the years. This award, founded by Tom and Violet Zapara, recog- Hamilton/Middletown elementary nizes the value of the ministry of Christian education and school. Christian teachers. In appreciation, on behalf of the Nicolaus was cited for her spiritual and professional leader- Hamilton/Middletown Home and School Vickie Nicolaus ship. Her nominees stated that Vickie models quality education Association, Starla and Steve Northcutt by her consistency and spiritual example. presented a dozen long-stem red roses Nicolaus has been teaching grades one and two at Eastwood Junior Academy and a gift of an attaché case during the (Columbus) since 1976. service. ROBERT SKEGGS JUDY NORTHCUTT Director of Education Hamilton church

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Senior citizens convocation Sabbath school class gives scheduled for September Family bicycles The Fourth Annual Conference- Several months ago the members of Wide Convocation for Ohio Seventh- Enrichment Elizabeth Frank's adult Sabbath school day Adventist Senior Citizens, class at the Mount Vernon Hill church spouses and friends will be held at agreed to contribute to a special offering Camp Mohaven September 24-26, Resources (beyond their regular Sabbath school according to Gene Cowling, president is looking for professional men missions offerings) to purchase bicycles of the Golden Buckeye Fellowship, for use by pastors in Burma. which sponsors the event each year. and women who are interested in Though most of the members of the GBF President-Elect, Glen Bylsma full-time career positions spread- class are on a fixed income, they were states that plans are already well ing the gospel of Jesus Christ able to raise enough funds for two bi- underway to make this the finest cycles. A check for this special missions convocation yet. with literature. project was sent to the General Confer- The guest speaker will be Fred Call Carol at (301) 596-1116. ence with a request that the members of Fuller, pastor of the Centerville, Ohio, the class be informed as to who receive church. The theme of his message the bicycles and a photo of the pastors be will be "Finding God's Purpose for My sent, if possible. Life—At Any Age." In May, a letter was received from Do Fuller is a native of Tennessee and Hen Pau, treasurer of the Myanmar a graduate of Southern College. He 1893 - 1993 Union Mission in Burma. "Indeed we served as pastor and youth leader in appreciated your help and generosity the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference greatly. Workers living in remote areas before going to be pastor and Bible Mount Vernon indeed needed transportation. Bicycles teacher at Far Eastern Academy in are very handy for them to go about Singapore. When the academy closed their work. They also are very grateful in 1992, Fuller accepted the invita- Academy to you," he said. tion to pastor the Centerville church. Members of that class were blessed Other highlights for the convoca- by news that the funds were received tion weekend include beautiful mu- Centennial Cerebration and used for the purchase of bicycles. sic, a Saturday night social, excellent Who knows how many additional souls food and fine Christian fellowship. October 1-3, 1993 will come to know the gospel as a result For reservation information, call of the sacrificial giving shown by these or write to: GBF Treasurer Marge For more information, contact Waverly Sabbath school class members? Seasly, 371 Marylhurst Drive, Day- Tyson % MVA, PO Box 311, Mt. SHARON TERRELL ton, Ohio 45459; (513) 433-1487. Vernon, OH 43050, (614) 397-5411 Associate Director of Development LYNN CALLENDER Evangelism update • Springfield meetings, conducted by Evangelist Don Barnt, opened dur- Calling children and teens! ing a heavy snowstorm. Many busi- nesses closed early for the day. A radio If you would like to learn skills, have fun, meet station told inquirers that our building was closed, but 150 people came to the meetings. Of these attendees, 80 per- friends and learn more about Jesus, don't miss cent were non-members. Poor weather, insufficient heating and a closed street did not discourage attendance. The Summer Camp 1993 members at Springfield welcomed six new Adventist Christians in baptism, Cub Camp (ages 8-9) June 27- July 4 with several more individuals prepar- ing for baptism. Junior Camp I (ages 10-12) July 4 - July 11 LARRY MAYS Junior Camp II (ages 10-12) July 11 - July 18 • Evangelist Don Barnt also con- Teen Camp (ages 13-16) July 18 - July 25 ducted meetings in the Madison/Wil- loughby district. The meetings were held at the Western Reserve school. Summer camp applications are available through your church Pastor Harold King reports that 10 indi- office, or you may contact Mary Parrett at the conference office viduals have joined the church through by calling (614) 397-4665. baptism and profession of faith. Others are studying and planning to be bap- tized at a future date.

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the Palace of Versailles, astonished at the speed Bon voyage! of the TGV (Train of Great Speed), wide-eyed at While the "storm of the century" bombarded the the beauty of the Alps surrounded by breathtaking eastern United States this past March, a little glacier lakes and open-mouthed at the splendor of group of 13 students and staff from Blue Mountain the Franciscan church in Lucern. Academy waited it out in the John F. Kennedy Air- Although we were happy to be going home port in New York City. It was during this chaotic when the time came, we were most assuredly time, waiting for our flight to Paris, that the group bringing pieces of Europe back with us in our adopted as its motto, "What we obtain too easily, minds and hearts. For some, perhaps it is the we esteem too kindness of a waitress in a cafe near the Eiffel lightly." To be Tower or playing basketball with some Swiss teens sure, when we fi- or the people from Texas who were so interested nally boarded Air in our youth and what they believe. One thing is France Flight 009 for certain—all of us are left with a sense of how at 12:30 a.m., 26 big the world is and how much there is yet for us hours after the to do before the Lord can come. originally sched- "I learned so many things about European cul- uled flight, we did tures ... so many things I wouldn't have ever been not esteem it able to learn unless I went to Europe,"—Sarah lightly! Beagles. These students "I can't say how much it is worth to see the and sponsors had things for ourselves,"—Masae Hatano. been dreaming of "There are many people living in this world. this trip since Oc- Their languages and characteristics are very differ- tober 1992, when ent, but if we can learn to understand other it was scheduled. Several students put in extra people, we can help each other under the name of Bon voyage, travelers! hours in Industry and sold posters, greeting cards 'children of God,' " —Yun Seong Lee. and crafts in order to make money for their trip Our next European tour in March 1994 will be to fees. As well, there are many relatives to be London, Paris and Italy. If you are interested in thanked for helping with the finances to make a going with us, contact Karyl Kramer for details. dream come true for a niece or nephew, grand- KARYL L. KRAMER Trip Sponsor daughter or grandson. The countdown began about a month before the group was to leave, and the excitement mounted with each passing day. There was foreign currency to be exchanged, elec- tric adapters and French pocket dictionaries to Edison receives buy, maps to peruse and suitcases to pack, but fi- nally the day came. Zapara award After the somewhat traumatic ordeal of waiting Nancy Edison, M.Mus., music de- out the blizzard in an airport, alleviated only by partment chairman, has received the family of one of the participating students who the Zapara Award for Excellence in took 13 extra people home to Brooklyn for the Teaching for 1993. Along with the recognition cer- The Blue Mountain Acad- night, the group was quite excited and relieved to tificate, she will receive $1,000. emy Communiqué is pub- arrive in Paris to sunshine and 70 degree weather! Mrs. Edison, who is in her 33rd year of teaching lished in the Visitor by Over the next eight days we were fascinated by at Blue Mountain Academy, is the third BMA Blue Mountain Academy; Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe teacher to receive this award since its inception Editor, Cecelia Bakken. and the traffic on the Champs-Elysees, awed by four years ago.

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two sections each evening to accommodate the Successful clout huge response. The course was well received and More than 40 community adults attended a six- appreciated; and the group requested other week, one-night-a-week course offered in the courses be offered in the future. To show their ap- computer lab at Blue preciation for this opportunity, the adults donated Mountain Academy. $400 to be used for computer lab improvements. Hands-on WordPerfect 5 I was taught by C.L.O.U.T. ministries and offered Meals on wheels free as a community ser- With a commitment to service and a desire to vice. help the elderly in their community, the "Meals on C.L.O.U.T. (Computer Wheels" family group is making a difference in the Lab Outreach for the Un- lives of senior citizens in the Hamburg, Pennsylva- derstanding of Technol- nia, area, ogy) is a community The local senior citizen center is just four miles outreach project planned from campus. With only two paid staff members and presented by eight and depending heavily on volunteer labor, the cen- students and the busi- ter provides a hot meal each weekday for more Mrs. Streidl and the ness education instructor, Marion Streidl. than 50 citizens, as well as delivering meals to the C.L.O.U.T. student Some 70 adults requested the advertised area's handicapped and shut-in population. teachers course. As a result, the C.L.O.U.T. group taught Blue Mountain Academy students saw a way to make a difference in their community and wanted to be involved. Students became "runners" every Tuesday and Thursday to help with the home deliv- A Message from the Principal ery program. What they found was house-bound

I'm going to use this space to do a little busi- TELE-A-GIFT ness with you this month. There is a long distance phone company that Let your fingers do the giving shares its income with non-profit organizations. Exceptional opportunity Amer-I-Net is giving 10 percent of my home long • Ten percent of your long distance distance phone bill to Blue Mountain Academy. phone bill is sent to the non-profit I have found their service to be high quality and organization of your choice. reliable. I am getting good long distance ser- • You enjoy a 10 to 30 percent dis- vice, and Blue Mountain Academy is benefitting count off your standard long dis- from the 10 percent given to BMA by Amer-I-Net. tance phone rates. I do not want this to be a high-powered com- • Your long distance phone service mercial, but I do want to let you know that this opportunity exists. is routed to the carrier providing the The advertisement on this page gives you a few more details. highest quality and most competi- Yes, they are making money if you use their service. However, so do tive price. the other major phone companies. The difference is that Amer-I-Net Exceptional Service gives Blue Mountain Academy 10 percent of your bill and the others • Amer-I-Net's contracts with na- give us nothing. tional long distance carriers assure , you of high quality connections, full Ten families have signed up, and Blue Mountain has received sev- operator service and your normal eral hundred dollars over the past few months. Just think what can one-plus dialing. happen if the number of families grows! • There is no charge to you for joining. Please call or send for their information. They say there is no risk. • 100 percent guaranteed. If you are not If you are not satisfied, they will switch you back at their expense. I completely satisfied, you may return to don't want you to use a company with which you are not satisfied, but your previous carrier at NO COST. my experience is that what they advertise is true. The Lord has provided many new ways to help Blue Mountain Acad- "What a blessing to evangelism and all branches of the work if every Adventist would use this plan,"—Elder D. Schneider, president of the North- emy strengthen its financial support. 1 believe this is another oppor- ern California Conference. tunity that can grow to be a regular source of additional income for "The phone quality and service are first class. It costs less than AT&T, our school. Sprint or MCI. Best of all, 10% of my monthly bill goes to our schools. Every STAN ROUSE Adventist home should be on this system,"—Elder W. Brace, Southern New Principal England Conference.

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lonely people whose only visitor on some days was the person who delivered their noon meal. Bachelor survival skills Brian Becker, a freshman group member, ex- Flour was everywhere, and the level of concen- plains, "I have to deliver from eight to 10 meals in tration was high. Thirteen guys, some clad in an hour. Often I'm the only person they see all day. ruffled aprons, were creat- Sometimes it's really hard to get away from each ing individual masterpieces house. These people are so lonely. It makes them of apples and cinnamon. In feel good when I can spend a little time and visit." spite of skepticism by some, That was the beginning. In addition to deliver- the end result was a smash- ing meals twice a week, the students have become ing and delicious success. involved at the center. They decorate for holidays, Each of the 13 students was wash windows, help with crafts, play games and very proud of his apple pie. join in the group activities. But mostly, they enjoy Part of second semester spending time. will be used to expose the Katie Weisher shares, "I used to be afraid of old guys to Bachelor Survivor people. I thought they'd be grouchy and that we'd Skills in the kitchen, which have nothing to talk about." Now we share lives include cooking healthy ver- and memories. "They love to tell us stories," adds sions of the normally high- fat foods. Oven fries were a real favorite and proved to be an acceptable alternative to french fries. The bachelor survival class Lemon poppy seed muffins, sunflower seed pat- shows off their delicious ties and 100 percent whole wheat bread were also success pies! big hits. The crowning achievement was making a com- plete meal and serving it to special guests. Con- trasting flavor, texture and color were all considered in their planning of the meal, which was based on the four food groups. The planning also included table cover, centerpiece and meal- time etiquette. DONNA ROUSE Home Economics Teacher

Rations for Senior citizens feast on a special vegetarian meal prepared and served by Shannon Bakken, John Russia Amern and Lori Bakken (left to right). When BMA Food Service Di- rector Chuck Allen answered John Amer.n "I've even learned to tell the weather the phone a few weeks ago, he by watching chickadees." was little prepared for the Chuck Allen There is also a sign-up sheet for various chores challenge that awaited him. It the senior citizens need help with in their homes. seems ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief The students have stacked wood, raked leaves and Agency) had gained access to a ship bound for helped with inside chores. Russia that would carry 36,000 pounds of food free Recently, the students prepared and served a of charge. His mission was to find that 36,000 vegetarian meal. The senior citizens feasted on pounds of food. nut balls, broccoli surprise, whole wheat rolls and Mr. Allen began by calling his commercial sup- peach cobbler. The meal was a huge success! pliers and contacting churches and individuals in The center's management is delighted. "The three states. He collected dry food, canned food, students are an asset to us. I look forward to see- cereal and cash to purchase food. At this writing p ing them. They are vital, willing workers...they re- 24,000 pounds of food have been sent from here, ally energize us. When they leave, there are smiles and more is promised. Thanks to all who helped on everyone's faces." with this voluntary assistance program! CARON OSWALD LOUISE CORBIN Director of Advancement Accounts Payable Clerk

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Junior presentation was shared with more than 500 friends, parents and fellow classmates. The audience enjoyed an evening program consist- ing of entertaining skits, vocal and instrumental musical numbers and a class member-produced video "All Things Are Possible Through Christ" was an- nounced as the class's motto and "To Keep on Climbing" as their aim. The juniors concluded the evening by singing their class song, "Keep On Climbing" written by Sev- enth-day Adventist Pastor and singer Wintley Phipps. DAVID STONE Junior Class Sponsor

Did You Know?

- Blood drive - BMA students and staff participated in the annual Berks County Blood Drive. Participants donated one hour of their time and one pint of blood.

- F.O.C.U.S. - The spring student focus week, a time when students focus on Christ's ultimate sacrifice, was presented by Andy Van Arsdale, freshman; Altorro Black, junior; Paul Figard, sophomore; and Tony Rodriguez, junior. Ed Eberhardt, physical education -Board revises family discounts - teacher, Beginning with the 1993-94 school year, families with participated in more than one student enrolled at Blue Mountain the Berks County Academy will benefit from family discounts as follows: blood drive at Second Student - Dorm = $761; Village = $463 Blue Mountain Student focus speakers, left to right: ( 10% of fees) Academy. Andy Van Arsdale, Altorro Black, Third Student - Dorm = $1,142; Village = $695 Paul Figard and Tony Rodriguez. (15% of fees)

- Early down payment discounts - Payment received by: July I $50.00 July 15 $35.00 August I $25.00

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Potomac Conference, P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, Virginia 24401 / (703) 886-0771 or (202) 554-4581 What's happening around Lessons from Waco Potomac Like millions of other Americans, I watched as NBC broke in to regular television on Sunday, February 28, with a special report on a Hispanic Camp Meeting gun battle between a religious cult and the ATF in Waco, Texas. Shenandoah Valley Academy Seventh-day Adventists of my age associate Waco with the Shepherd's June 30-July 4 Rod. "Please, God, don't let them link the Seventh-day Adventist Church!" was my instant fervent prayer. That prayer was not Couples Retreat answered. Williamsburg, VA All that day, and for almost a week, every news release identified July 23-25 my church with that wicked cult. It was excruciating! For three generations my family has joined other Adventists to position our church as conservative, Christ-centered Christians who have a rea- Ralph Martin Summer Camp Schedule sonable, logical, biblical view of life. Now a century of work was lost as we were dragged back into the intellectual marshlands of cults, Adventure Camp weirdos and the lunatic fringe. (ages 7-10) Fortunately, as time passed, we got some separation from Waco; but the damage may have June 27-July 4 already been done. Our friends will quickly recover their respect for the church, and many will continue to join our fellowship. But those who wish us harm for our doctrinal preaching Junior 1 will use this catastrophe to close minds and hearts to our remnant message. The devil had (ages 10-12) a field day. July 4-11 The worst losers are those poor deluded seekers for truth who were led astray by a false prophet. They were good people looking for a deeper spiritual life. That they found death Junior 2 instead of life should challenge each of us. At least two lessons leap out from this catastrophe: (ages 10-12) July 11-18 1. Just because a person can spout dozens of Bible texts does not guarantee that he/she is teaching Bible truth. David Koresh is the perfect example of a Bible student out of control Super Teen Camp or in the control of the devil. After a lifetime of urging Adventists toward individual Bible (ages 13-17) study and pointing out the danger of blindly trusting the church to tell us the truth, I now July 18-25 see a higher value in the blended wisdom of church teaching. The church is not infallible, but it does represent deep Bible study and honest research by hundreds of Adventist Scuba Adventure scholars over several generations. The church is much less likely to lead us into error than (ages 12-17) an individual or a small group of believers. The church cannot save us, but it can guide July 1-11 us; and it is not likely to veer off in some wild, dangerous course that is destructive to the membership. Teen Outposts (6 camps) (ages 12-17) 2. The church must protect its good name, even by legal means if necessary. I do not want June 27 through July 18 my church name attached to former Adventists, or offshoot Adventists, or radical Adventists. Those who opposed the legal action in Hawaii may now wish we had started with the Shepherd's Rod in the 1930s. It might have saved us heartache, embarrassment and lost opportunities to preach the gospel. Please, church leaders, protect our Seventh- day Adventist name from other Davidians. With all the problems, this is still God's church. I claim the promise "that all things work together for good ..." I am watching intently to see what good God will make of this sad Potomac People experience. is published in the Visitor each RALPH MARTIN month by the Potomac Conference. President President, Ralph Martin; Editor, Sue Bendall.

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Preston leads Pennsylvania Avenue church in prayer and action

Under the leadership of from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. the Lord has provided a total of 21 bap- Pastor Louis Preston Jr., the Youths between the ages tized souls. PASDAC gives praise and Pennsylvania Avenue Sev- of 7 and 12 who are pre- thanks to God for His spirit in the church. enth-day Adventist Church paring for baptism are SHIRLEY J. RANDALL (PASDAC) is quickly becom- given in-home studies. Communication Secretary ing known as "prayerful" and Working closely with "powerful." Pastor Preston, Bellamy Before coming to PAS- coordinates the topical DAC, Preston satisfied his study groups and, as a re- desire to enter mission ser- sult of their combined ef- vice by accepting a call from forts, Preston baptized 10 the British Union. After out- souls in June 1992. Since standing service there, he that time, by faith, later accepted a position in PASDAC has opened the the church ministries depart- baptistry each month and ment of the Eastern Africa Louis Preston Division, located in Zimba- bwe. Preston arrived at PASDAC in Au- Chaplain Jonathan McGraw gust of 1991. The congregation immedi- ately saw that they had been blessed Taken from the February Roanoke church news- with a man from God, a strong leader letter who stimulated leadership in others. The parents of Captain Jonathan Chaplain McGraw has developed ef- Preston's prayerful Bible-studying spirit McGraw are John and Marguerite fective means to provide support and is contagious. He has incorporated three- McGraw. They received word January fellowship for families through activi- hour prayer meetings on one Saturday 8 that their son,who is an Army chap- ties and support groups. When he was night of each month from 9 p.m. through lain assigned to a transportation battal- stationed at Fort Bragg, John visited 12 midnight. By the time the clock ion in Kaiserslautern, Germany, had some of his battalion in Honduras and strikes 12, the excitement of prayer has been nominated with his assistant as there taped the servicemen and had developed such a momentum that no the Unit Ministry Team of the Year for them send messages by way of video to one wants to stop praying until at least their local army area. families. Two weeks after this, four of 1 o'clock in the morning. On January 12 word was received those men were killed in a helicopter PASDAC's Community Services and that Jonathan and his assistant have crash. Copies of these videos were given personal ministries outreach programs been chosen as the Unit Ministry Team to each family after the memorial ser- are reaching far into neighboring com- of the Year for the whole of the Army vices. munities and European theater. (There are about 500 The same program was used to keep helping many; Army unit chaplains in Europe.) families in touch during Desert Shield. however, the Jonathan told his parents that this ex- Chaplin McGraw wrote this program up church also has perience had really humbled him. and it is used by many Army chaplains a very unique The captains who are the chaplains now. "inreach" pro- for the basic units provide 90 percent of The first week in March the Army gram that is the one to one ministry for the service- will bring together in St. Louis, Mis- healing many men and their families. souri the six to eight Unit Ministry spiritually. Chaplain McGraw served in Desert Teams of the Year from around the PASDAC Shield and Desert Storm. During all of world and choose from them the Unit has an ongoing his service in the Army, he has provided Ministry Team of the Year for the De- Bible study, Sunday services for soldiers and their partment of the Army. Jonathan feels it "Profiles of families; moreover, sought out Seventh- is a great honor to have been chosen as Faith," in- day Adventists and where there was no Lorine Bellamy one of the six to eight Unit Ministry structed by the local church has had Sabbath services Teams of the Year in the U.S. Army. caring and en- for them. While in Saudi Arabia, from McGraw was a pastor in the Potomac ergetic prospect care coordinator, Lorine 12-15 Seventh-day Adventists met with Conference for eight years. He served in Bellamy. Bellamy initiated this topical him each Sabbath to worship and spend the Wytheville/Pulaski district as an study group, which is designed for adults the Sabbath hours together. intern and pastored the Buena Vista/ preparing for baptism, the newly bap- John and Marguerite want to thank Lexington district in Virginia and the tized, visitors unfamiliar with what the all of those in the Roanoke church who Rockville, Maryland, church before en- church believes or individuals just want- prayed for their son while he was in tering the Army as a chaplain. ing to get back to basics. The study Saudi Arabia. They did not find out Footnote: Jonathan's brother, Paul, is pastor of group is held Saturdays from 9:45 to about these prayers till they moved here the Woodbridge, Virginia, church; and their father, 10:45 a.m. Bellamy expanded the study but were so appreciative of all the prayers John, is a retired pastor who also served in group to include a study period for youths offered on behalf of their son. Potomac.

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as a member of the Columbia Union's executive committee. For the past four years, she has been the coordinator of Sligo's "Hospitality Dinner" program, which provides a hot Part 2 of a series meal after church services on Sabbath for approximately 20-30 visitors each week and other large groups through- Potomac Executive Committee out the year. Vimala also sings in the church choir and is an active member of the Southern Asia Adventist Associa- Vimala Abraham tion, Inc., a Maryland-based, tax-ex- empt, non-profit organization serving Last year, Vimala Abraham cut short the East Asia Region. Her work has the needs of Adventists from Southern a visit to London after a business trip to taken her to several major African coun- Asia. Nigeria, Africa, just so she could return tries; and in her new assignment, she Vimala says that being on Potomac's in time for a meeting of the Potomac will be traveling to the Far East several executive committee has increased her Conference Executive Committee. times a year. understanding of the church's needs and As a member of Potomac's executive Vimala is married to Robinson problems. She currently also serves on committee, Vimala takes her role as one Abraham, president and chairman of Potomac Conference's commission on of the representatives of Sligo church the board of Health Management, Inc., secondary education, an ad hoc group I (Takoma Park, Maryland) very seri- a health-care consulting firm owned by that is studying funding issues for both ously. As a lay person, she brings a the family in Washington, D.C. The Takoma Academy and Shenandoah Val- unique perspective to the work of the Abrahams have two children: Nirmala ley Academy. committee. She is truly a world citizen (a junior at Columbia Union College) Even though all these official duties who exemplifies the meaning of the ex- and Seelan (a freshman at Newbold keep Vimala very busy, it is not unusual pression: "Think globally; act locally." College in England). to see her involved in many other activi- Born in India to parents who served Together with her husband, Vimala ties at home and in her community. She the Adventist church all their lives (Her has always been actively involved in the is willing to help organize receptions for father was an ordained minister.), activities of the Washington Adventist friends and relatives. Her yard is al- Vimala finished her college education at community. She has served on the Par- ways bright with seasonal flowers, indi- Spicer Memorial College in Pune, India, ent-Teacher council of the Sligo Advent- cating her interest in gardening. She with a degree in biology. ist School in Takoma Park, from where makes sure that the friends of her chil- She came to the United States in both her children were graduated. She dren are well fed when they visit the 1965 and enrolled as a student at Co- is a member of the Sligo church, where Abraham home. Close friends and rela- lumbia Union College, where she re- she has been on the church board and tives are carefully remembered on their ceived a B.A. in business education. has been a Sabbath school leader in birthdays and anniversaries. Para- After that she joined the World Bank in kindergarten and earliteens for about phrasing the Bible, Vimala's friends and I Washington, D.C., where she served as 12 years. neighbors can truly call her blessed! a disbursement officer in the Africa Re- In addition to her role on Potomac's HARRISON JOHN gion until 1992. Currently she serves in executive committee, Vimala also serves

The Langley Park Spanish church increased its service to the community by conducting a Five-day Plan to Stop Smoking, an addition to the weekly food bank that they already operate. This seminar, under the direction of Pastor Juan Sicalo and Alicia Robertson, a dentist in Silver Spring, Maryland, • the clinic helped seven people to stop smoking. Five of the successful ex-smok- ers are now attending church, and two have been baptized. One of the fastest-growing churches in the conference, the Langley Park church began four years ago with 40 people and now has 252 church mem- bers. God has done marvelous things. ALICIA ROBERTSON

Pastor Sicalo, left, and Dr. Robertson, right, with four from the stop-smoking class.

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A horseback wedding gressed, Sandra became interested in the Advent message. They asked Pastor McNabb for Bible studies. And so it was on a bright Sabbath morning that one candidate was bap- tized and another rebaptized to show the world their dedication to their Lord and Saviour. This in itself is a story of love. However, the story does not end there; because at five o'clock in the evening this couple became husband and wife. Since they both share a love for horses, the wedding took place in a sale barn in Gambrills, Maryland. Wearing black suede western attire, they exchanged vows on horseback. Pastor McNabb, who officiated, was on horseback, as well as the bride's brother, Butch Copenhaver, who gave his sister in mar- riage. Other attendants included the bridegroom's son, Ralph Denton Jr. of Baltimore, and the bride's sister-in-law, Joyce Copenhaver. The bride's horse wore flowers braided in her mane, and a bouquet made by Linda McNabb, wife of the Christian Record Services pastor, was draped over reaches the handicapped the horse. There was only one For more than nine decades, Chris- hitch in a lovely wed- tian Record Services has reached out to ding. Just as the recep- the blind, the deaf and others with physi- tion was about to start, cal handicaps. This Seventh-day Ad- Sandra's horse decided ventist institution's mission is to take to take a gallop through the gospel to those with disabilities. the woods as she was Our braille Bible lessons, large-print being loaded on a magazines, Spirit of Prophecy books on trailer. The bride and audio tapes, home visits and Bible stud- groom, along with some ies, special enrichment camps for handi- of the wedding guests, capped children and youth and many had to search the woods other free Christ-centered services as- for the mare. sure persons with disabilities that God A traditional wed- loves them and so does His church. ding cake, made by We at CRS believe each blind, deaf Sandra, was served at and physically disabled person is impor- the reception. tant. And we're committed to producing Jim Wilson, a mem- free services that will provide inspira- ber of the Arlington tion, education and recreation. We're On March 6 the Arlington, Virginia, church, played his guitar and sang for devoted to showing the love of Christ to church was filled with members of the the reception, as well as Andy McCann, each person served. Whether reading, church as well as family and friends of who sang "Happy Trails to You" to the skiing or visiting with a representative, Ralph Denton and Sandra Copenhaver. newlyweds. each person feels the presence of Christ. They had come to witness the baptism of As Sandra and Ralph begin their life Wouldn't you like to help today by pro- the couple by Keith McNabb, pastor of together, we wish them God's richest viding hope for tomorrow? Please re- the church. After the baptism, a fellow- blessings. They started their new life member Christian Record's annual ship dinner was held in their honor. first by dedicating their hearts to Him, offering on July 10. The couple was introduced about and then they gave their hearts to one Christian Record Services, 444 South three years ago by Ralph's daughter and another. That is a beautiful beginning 52nd St., Lincoln, NE 68516; (402) 488- Sandra's son. Ralph had been a Sev- for their life ahead. 0981; (402) 488-1902 (TDD). enth-day Adventist for a number of EVELYN S. ROBINSON CLARENCE HODGES years; and, as their friendship pro- Communication Secretary President

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Radford feeds the police ... Carroll, Edna Prescott, B.J. Hamman and Olivia Raines. This group was assisted by deacons Danny Shaver, Larry Prescott and Jeremy Cultice and by Pastor Phil Hamman. At the conclu- sion of the meal, each offi- cer was given a loaf of home-baked bread to take home. The sergeant in charge of the department was so touched by this expres- sion of appreciation that he was moved to tears as he told the hosts that no one had ever done any- thing like that for them before. Then he asked eagerly, "When are you going to do this again?" to which he received the en- thusiastic reply that the church would like it to become an annual event. The officers are already looking forward to next ublic servants year's meal! During the Christmas season of 1992, two boxes of fresh Florida oranges were delivered to the Radford Fire and Rescue Station on Wadsworth Street in Radford, and two boxes to the Radford Po- lice Department on First Street. The boxes of fruit were delivered by four stu- dents from the New River Valley Christian School: Jeremy Cultice, Tony DiNitto, Kevin Cressell and Collin Barker, who were accompanied by teacher Cindy Carroll and parent Vicki DiNitto. The fruit was pur- chased by the school from the Pulaski church's fruit program and was pre- The Radford Police Department enjoyed a meal from the Radford church and then received two boxes of oranges sented to the fire and po- for their staff from the New River Valley Adventist school in Radford. lice departments as an expression of appreciation On Tuesday evening, January 26, appreciation for the fine job they do from the school. It was enthusiastically the Radford City Police Department was every day for the citizens of Radford. received by the members of the two honored by the Radford church with an The guests were served a totally veg- departments. appreciation dinner at the church. Po- etarian meal prepared and served by lice officers and their families were in- members of the church's social commit- WINIFRED HOWELL vited to the dinner as an expression of tee: Chairperson Judith Shaver, Cindy Communication Secretary

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A warm smile greets Beltsville parents

A hot drink was just what these early morning parents needed to cheer their day as they dropped their children off at the Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist School. As part of a plan to make parents feel appreciated, pastors Norman Yergen and Craig Heinrich gave hot drinks to road-weary parents who daily brave the crowded streets to bring their kids to school. CRAIG HEINRICH Youth Pastor

Tappahannock reaches out with "Loving Yourself" seminar

"Loving Yourself," a health seminar on the vegetarian diet, was presented for 10 weeks at the Tappahannock, Vir- ginia, church. Thirty men and women attended the first meeting, with more than half non-church members. Vir- ginia Pearson directed the program, which presented talks on health, cook- ing demonstrations, informative videos and lots of hands-on training and good food to sample. A graduation dinner was held on April 27, prepared by the students and staff of the seminar. Seminar class and staff at graduation included, back row from left: Patricia Courtney VIRGINIA PEARSON Roberta Whary, Mrs. Tucker Jones, Marjorie Williams, Doris Lentz and Mike Robb. Front row: Communication Secretary Pam Marks, Karen Syfert, Mary Olson, Kim Kent, Melissa Elliott, Kay Elliott, Tucker Jones Margaret Tate and Virginia Pearson.

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Lord's Lunch—Still feeding the 5,000

Nearly every space available is loaded Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist with box after box of lunches. Excited Church, along with Takoma Park and kids fill the remaining area, now others, is changing that stereotype cramped because the brown bags filled image. The Lord's Lunch is a grass with sandwiches, juice, fruit and drink roots effort to put food in the hands of are taking up most of the room. the hungry and sparkle into the lives A camping trip? A hike with friends? of those who help. No, it is a radical approach to the Sab- Nearly every Sabbath one of the bath afternoon blues. As many as 35 local churches in the greater D.C. area young people pile into vans, buses and takes part in the Lord's Lunch pro- cars for the trip down to DC to feed the gram. Taking the gospel to the street, homeless. where the rubber meets the road. Over "I see one," yells 'Sneakers.' "Stop, I the past six months alone, more than want to give him a lunch." 'Sneakers,' 5,000 people have been fed through otherwise known as Tera, wriggles her this program. With volunteer sup- way to the van door and literally bursts port from several local and national out, brown bag lunch in hand. With businesses, the program is making a energy known only to youth, she sprints across the sidewalk to hand a lunch to one of D. C .'s homeless hunched under a blan- ket, sitting beside a high-rise building. Most people assume the people of the street are crazy; others sim- ply feel they are lazy; at a minimum, most people assume they are dent in the hunger problem as well not worth helping. The as a change in the attitude problem some face on a "boring" Sabbath Lord's Lunch program, afternoon. sponsored by the Sil- ver Spring Community CRAIG HEINRICH Service Center and the Youth Pastor

Montgomery County students helped by Community Services

Adventist Community Services, a lo- help," indicated Julie Grabe, a staff gomery County Council member Derick cal social services agency operated by member who received the call. "Of course Berlage in a letter praising the center's area Seventh-day Adventist churches, we wanted to help," she continued. efforts. "I am sure that the children and assisted students of Montgomery Knolls Adventist Community Services op- their parents are very grateful for the Elementary School when their coats erates a food bank and clothing closet, generosity shown to them by the Com- were stolen on a March 1 field trip. along with case assistance and educa- munity Services Center," concluded Principal Pamela Prue contacted Ad- tion programs. These programs provide Berlage, who spends a lot of time in the ventist Community Services for assis- ongoing service to people who need help community and is known for his concern tance in replacing winter coats which in the Silver Spring/Takoma Park com- for the needs of the people. were stolen while the school bus was munity. The robbery is still being investi- parked in downtown Washington, D.C., Ralph Cooke, director of client ser- gated while everyone still wonders how at the Museum of Natural History. The vices, indicated that "in the overall pic- someone could take a child's coat, espe- bus driver, having left the bus closed for ture, providing a dozen or so coats to cially during winter. Fortunately, Ad- only a few minutes, returned to discover children seems insignificant. However, ventist Community Services helped that someone had pried open the door it is significant to be without a coat replace the coats in time for the "Bliz- and made away with 13 winter coats. when it is still cold outside." The fact zard of 1993," which hit the area two "He felt devastated," reported a school that Adventist Community Services had weeks later on March 13. official. "None of the parents would be the ability to respond immediately is JOHN GAVIN able to replace the coats." also significant. Adventist Community "I'm just glad the school called us to "What a great gesture!" wrote Mont- Services Director

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Gentle hands of Jesus The gentle hands of Jesus In a time when earth was new, Brought forth the soaring mountains And green valleys wet with des. Into a simple ball of clay Modeled by these hands He breathed a living Spirit And thus created man. Endowed with power and healing those hands have calmed the sea, Caressed the little children As they climbed upon His knee. Touched the head of Mary As she knelt to wash His feet, Broke bread beside the traitor As he practiced his deceit. The gentle hands of Jesus, Pierced and stained with red, Have healed the unclean leper And the cripple on his bed, In the hillside garden, His disciples fast asleep, He raised His hands to heaven, N' Harmony Fell on His knees to weep. N' Harmony, formerly Homeward tling with the angel. It recently made Christ's hands have touched the mighty; Bound, was organized in March of 1990 90th on the Southern Gospel charts. The poor widow as she wept. Have soothed the little baby by Steve Dunlap. Steve, Baritone singer A member of the Tidewater Gospel In his cradle as he slept. and bassist, along with Russell Ballweg, Music Association, N' Harmony has per- Comforted a sinner tenor and guitarist, teamed up with formed in many churches of many de- As he wrote upon the sand, Shane Dunlap (Steve's son) as lead nominations in the Columbia Union Were nailed upon the cross singer to form the Homeward Bound territory and beyond. They sing for As he gave His life for man. trio. In August 1990, they won best trio conventions and other get-togethers and On that black day those gentle hands at the Annual Virginia Gospel Singing are featured in a Saturday night concert their final task to fill Convention. for young adults at Potomac camp meet- Carried a heavy wooden cross In 1992 the group was blessed to ing this year, June 26. As He walked up Calvary's hill. have Terry Wilkins, accomplished As dedicated Christians, their deep- Thanks be to God those living hands singer, songwriter and pianist, join them. est desire is that their ministry be used Are lifted up for me— That October, as N' Harmony, they won for God's purposes. For booking infor- To plead my case in heaven, first place at Homecoming in mation, call (804) 463-9948 My advocate to be. Williamston, North Carolina, hosted by When pain and desperation the famed Perfect Heart. From there, Assail my soul today, they went to Nashville, Tennessee, I trust the hands of Jesus where they won overall honors. To cleanse the pain away. The Lord has opened many doors for And when at last I see His face N' Harmony. They have just recently In that Eternal land, I'll only ask to touch the scars signed a recording contract with Hori- Within those gentle hands. zon Music Group, one of the fastest growing Southern Gospel music labels. —Ruby King Phillips Their first single, released in April, is "Won't Let Go," a song about Jacob wres-

About the author of Gentle Hands ... Hyattsville hears Sally Ettari A member of the Waynesboro, Virginia, church, Ruby Phillips has been Primary division leader and teacher for more than 25 years. She has had The Women's Ministries of the a profound influence upon the children of the church, some of whom, having Hyattsville, Maryland, church, featured "grown tall," return to the beautifully decorated Primary room to reminisce Sally Ettari in concert on May 15. Ettari, with her. a Chapel Records recording artist, pre- Phillips is an artist whose interests include painting, crafts, knitting, sented a well-attended program of light, crocheting, collecting antiques and classical music. She began writing contempory, Christian music that was poetry at the age of 12 and has no idea of how may poems she has written. deeply inspirational. BILL DODGE JR. HAZEL MALC OLM excerpted from In Touch, the Waynesboro church newsletter Communication Secretary

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