by Ron Quick data line is needed to keep re- sponse from slowing to a crawl. ere it is .. . summer al- State-of-the-Art Phone ready, you're an academy System ... plus E-mail 14 age student and you're still I I not sure what school to If Pisgah Academy is your choice, attend this fall. If you're a parent then communication will never be of an academy age student and an issue. With the new state-of- this question has crossed your mind the-art phone system you'll have too, then consider these features your own "voice mailbox." This will about Mount Pisgah Academy lo- allow Mom or Dad to leave you a cated in the mountains of western message anytime, day or night. With North Carolina. your own "voice mailbox" you'll never miss a call. With your own On the Cutting Edge "voice mail" number you'll be able Whether you like it or not, there's to leave your friends on campus a a technological world waiting for message, too. (This picture and also cover.) Going to Pis- you when you leave high school. Add to this the advantage of gah Academy is like attending an academy So, one thing that should be on communicating with anyone in the in Europe. Some of the countries represented the top of your list when consid- world by way of electronic mail (e- by students who attended Pisgah last year ering a school is .. . "flow techno- mail). E-mail is becoming a pri- were Germany, Russia, Bangladesh, Ukraine, logically advanced in the computer mary means of communication in and Estonia. Pictured exchange students sciences is it equipped." today's world. There were two proudly pointing to where their home is located on the globe. Pictured from the left are Alla Consider this. Mount Pisgah reasons the Academy installed a Yakubchik, Russia; Lia Kiik, Estonia; Johannes Academy is on the cutting edge. connection for Internet e-mail: (1) Lohums, Estonia; Liuba Litvinkova, Estonia; Recently, the Academy upgraded to enable this new type of commu- Tim Schroeder, Germany; Helen Kohjus, its computer system to include the nication; and (2) to educate Estonia; and Dima Didenko, Ukraine. high -Tech Academy

latest and fastest computers. The students on the use of this form of will better prepare its students for computer lab is equipped with 15 high tech communication. For ex- successful lives in our ever-increas- modern computers (486 DX2/66's ample. a family that lives some ing technological society. Perhaps or Pentium 100's). In addition, all distance away with two students the best benefit of all is the spiri- staff members have computers in at Mount Pisgah Academy might tual benefit, one that the Internet their offices that are attached to have a monthly phone bill of $ 100 can provide. The Internet is a link the campus network, enabling file or more. Think about this, if you to Adventist and Christian re- sharing and campus-wide e-mail. had an inexpensive on-line service sources. With the stroke of a few And "to boot," a computer has been at home, (such as CompuServe keys, these spiritual resources are installed in each dormitory for or America On-line,) that cost may readily available. One could easily student use. All the computers are be cut to as little as $10 per say . . . "Simple solutions for a running Windows 95, the much month—virtually unlimited commu- complex world." talked about operating system. nication between parents and stu- The Internet Connection dents. The Fardulis twins, David and Kelly, talk The Academy With a with their folks on the new state-of-the-art By means of the Internet, stu- phone system recently installed at Pisgah dents have access to the libraries Global Spin Academy. of the world's greatest universi- Going to school at Pisgah is like ties. With the stroke of a few keys, attending an academy in Europe. research material can be accessed Wow, what an experience! You'd from virtually any university in the be rubbing shoulders with class- world. You can merely tap into any mates from all over the world. Some subject the mind can conceive. of the countries represented by Research material in print, video students who attended Pisgah last or sound is readily available to the year were Germany, Russia, Bang- user of the Internet. When consid- ladesh, Ukraine, Puerto Rico, and ering the "Internet Connection," several students were from the which would be used for e-mail country of Estonia. Think about it and Worldwide Web access, Pis- further, A Global Education. Now gah Academy installed the highest that's an education. bandwidth, a 1.5 Mbps data con- nection. This high bandwidth would The Spiritual Uplink normally be seen only in a college As this world rapidly spins to its or commercial setting. A slower final conclusion, Adventist young connection would have been suf- people should be at the head . . . ficient for e-mail; but when mul- not the tail. Mount Pisgah Acad- tiple users access the Worldwide emy believes the technology that Web simultaneously, a high-speed has been installed at the academy

2 ■ Southern Tidings Jobs-a-plenty. That's correct, there are plenty of job opportunities at this school in the mountains. Adam Hiltner and Heather Coone work on a puzzle with Pisgah Villa Assisted Living Center residents Henrietta Van Arsdel and Miriam Boyd. The Living Center is just one of the many opportunities at Pisgah. With a Global Spin

Pisgah students, Laura Durkin and Lamar Baptiste, find that it is easier working with the new faster computers. With permission from their parents, students will have access to the Internet and its Worldwide Web.

Volume 90 SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) Number 7 Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Second- July, 1996 class postage paid at Decatur, Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Southern Tidings ■ 3 send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. ACTION

toward completion of a the summer of 1997. Educati on graduate degree. On the undergraduate Plans are for pastors level, during the school SC Offers New products on a competi- to attend summer year just ended South- tive and sound finan- classes lasting about ern College had 140 Math Major cial basis. They set two weeks. The core religion majors, rates and plan pension curriculum includes whereas in 1986 there The newest item on funds, says Richert. practical, theological, were 76. the academic menu at Actuaries can also be and biblical compo- Faculty in the Southern College is a found in government nents. department are major in actuarial service, in private The thrust of the Jack Blanco, Ron studies. industry, and as self- program is to give Clouzet, Ron "This major gives an employed private opportunity for pastors du Preez, Norman option to students who consultants. to improve their Gulley, Donn like math but don't "We've been preaching, administra- Leatherman, Derek want to teach," says considering this new tive, motivational, and Morris, and Bruce Arthur Richert, profes- major for two or three evangelistic skills. Norman, all of whom sor of mathematics at years," says Richert, The program is are ordained ministers Southern. "ever since we saw an scheduled to begin in with graduate degrees. An actuary makes the article in The Jobs mathematical calcula- Rated Almanac listing tions and business the top 200 jobs. An decisions necessary to actuary was number SC Awards Melanie Gibson, and maintain insurance one." Penny Krueger (all from Scholarships Forest Lake), Gina Rovetti (Newbury Park, Scholarships totaling Calif.), and Mark Loney SC Accredited reate-granting college $61,400 were awarded (Thunderbird, Ariz.). to Level III, which to high school seniors These scholarships at Master's confers the master's as who auditioned for are awarded over a 4- Level its highest degree. music scholarships or year period providing Classes began June 3 won subject area the student maintains toward a master of competitive tests this all scholarship require- With the start-up of science in education spring. ments. graduate programs this (M.S.Ed.) degree with Thirty-one students of Winners of subject June in the field of three choices of em- voice, piano, violin, area testing at education and plans phasis—outdoor teacher and many other musi- ViewSouthern who under way to expand education, multiage/ cal instruments had received $400 scholar- graduate offerings to multigrade teaching, prepared numbers for ships in April included: the areas of business and inclusive educa- the audition, met Bible: Jeanne and religion, Southern tion. scholastic criteria, and Buckman (Collegedale). College of Seventh-day With its new self- were recommended by English: Edward Adventists is pleased to standing master's their current music Hollingsworth (Ma). already have accredita- program, Southern's teacher. Mathematics: Bryan tion approval at the role as an extension Music majors qualify- James (Collegedale). master's degree level. campus for LaSierra ing for $5,000 scholar- Science: Russell A letter just received University is being ships are: Chip Everts Cwodzinski (Great by President Donald R. phased out. (Spartanburg, S.C.), Lakes, Mich.). Sahly from the South- The college, with Eiren Mounce (Forest History: Tim Dutton ern Association of 1,591 students this Lake, Ma.), Timothy (Spring Valley, Ohio) Colleges and Schools past year, is in its 46th Rumsey (College View, Journalism: Stephanie (SACS) Commission on year of continuous Nebr.), Suzanne Seeley Swilley (Madison). Colleges granted accreditation by the (Madison, Tenn.), More than 600 approval of Southern's SACS Commission on Benjamin Taylor (Jack- prospective students application for substan- Colleges. Students have sonville, Fla.), Michael participated in tive change, which a choice of 30+ bacca- Tompkins (Madison, ViewSouthern and were moves the 104-year-old laureate majors. Tenn.), and Kim Weron eligible to compete for school from its position Doris Burdick (Collegedale, Tenn.). these special awards. as a Level II baccalau- Qualifying for $2,000 Recognition was also (and not necessarily given to Jeremiah music majors) are: Weeks who achieved a SC Adds MA in Trustees recently. William Gager (Biloxi perfect 1600 score on The program is High School, Miss.), the Scholastic Aptitude Religion designed to provide an Brian Liu (Collegedale, Test (SAT). lie and opportunity for experi- Tenn.), Jeffrey Bryan James (both of A master of arts enced ministers in the Wickham and Christy Collegedale) are Na- degree in religion, with Southern Union who Yingling (Fletcher, tional Merit Award two areas of empha- have not had the N.C.), Wesley Leeds finalists and Becky sis—preaching and opportunity to attend (Heritage, Tenn.), Priest (Forest Lake), a church growth—was the Seventh-day Norman McNulty (High- semifinalist. voted by the Southern Adventist Theological land, Tenn.), Allan In addition, 41 College Board of Seminary to work Delacruz, David Dieppa, medals were awarded

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to first, second, conducted for the ees, followed by a An exceptional and third place visiting students in greeting by Maurice Sabbath school winners in track and celebration of the '96 Abbott, Jr., executive entitled "World Sab- field events of The Olympics to be held in secretary and treasurer. bath" was the program '96 Games. These nearby Atlanta this Just as the audience of the day. Mission outdoor events were summer. was relaxing, Steve Spotlight presented the Boalt, guest musician African-Indian Ocean for the weekend, was Division via video. p• cl to introduced. Steve, a Before the divine provided to host former ordained worship service, a Olympic families to clarify Baptist minister, lives special project of ASI Hospitality expectations and where he works for was announced by provide information on the International Sines. The project this the culture of the Bible Society. He year is to build ten Georgia Cumber- guests' country of "preached" with new churches in Cuba. land—Lodging accom- origin. One hundred voice and piano. A challenge goal of modations in Atlanta ninety-seven nations Several remarked $50,000 was presented during the summer will be represented. "he was a real inspira- to the congregation. Olympics have been Seventh-day tion the entire week- Batchelor preached a sold out for months. In Adventists are among end." sermon entitled: "Open addition, thousands of the 28 Christian de- The keynote Your Windows." At the homeowners will earn nominations involved in address Friday close of his sermon, an large sums by renting Atlanta Host and its evening was presented announcement was all or a portion of their parent organization, by Douglas Batchelor, made that more than residences to visitors. Quest Atlanta 96. speaker of Amazing $68,000 had been Against that back- Those interested in Facts and also received in the offer- drop, Atlanta Host is providing hospitality pastor of the Sacra- ing. This will be more asking 10,000 families may call (404) 522- mento Central church. than sufficient to build to provide free housing HOST for a recorded His messages Friday those ten churches in for the families of message that includes night, Sabbath morn- Cuba. Olympic athletes. Hosts other numbers for ing, and Sabbath The ASI National will provide bed, personal contact. afternoon kept the Convention will be July breakfast, and access Applications are being audience virtually "on 31-August 3 in Provi- to public transporta- accepted through the the edge of their dence, Rhode Island. tion. Orientation is first of July. seats." Kay Fowler Youth Adventist Carry thousand-five hundred Students Help Hills—went to eastern of the 10,000 torch- Venezuela to build a Olympic Torch bearers will be "Com- Students multi-purpose building munity Heroes." The for Alborada, the only Nineteen Seventh-day qualifications for these Georgia-Cumber- Adventist boarding Adventist youth and torch bearers required land—In January a academy in that part of young adults have been that the individual group from four the country. Twenty selected to carry the have a proven track Layman's Foundation students and five staff Olympic torch on its record of community institutions—Laurel- members stayed 10 15,000-mile trip to the service and other brook School, Heritage days and completed Olympic site in Atlanta. actions on behalf of Academy, Advent the walls, roof, and The Olympic torch humanity. (Jeannie Home, and Harbert electrical wiring. The began its North Ameri- Edwardsen, Crister can journey April 27 in DelaCruz). Los Angeles. More than Southern Union 10,000 individuals will Olympic torch bearers serve as torchbearers are Melissa Blosser of and the flame will Calhoun, Georgia; Katie cross through 42 states Owen and Justin finally arriving at the Gatling of Madison, Opening Ceremonies in Tennessee. Atlanta July 19. Five C. Elwyn Platner

Cohutta Hosts the weekend of April 12, 13 at Cohutta ASI Convention Springs. John Sines, presi- Southern Union—The dent of Southern Union 1996 Spring Conven- ASI, officially opened tion of ASI (Adventist- the service with a Laymen's Services and warm welcome to the Industries) convened more than 300 attend- Students lay the foundation of the multi-purpose building at Alborade.

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foundation had room will also serve been prepared in as a temporary December by a chapel until another group of eight stu- facility can be con- dents and four structed. faculty from Heritage Students and staff Academy and returning from both Laurelbrook School trips were thankful for under the direction of the opportunity to help C. D. Carter. another school by The new building helping to build the will house a dining facility. It was an room, kitchen, food experience they will storage, bakery, and never forget. offices. The dining James Brenneman

phies and objectives is Pathfinders that children learn best Organization by example; and involving Pathfinder's Pathfinders tour the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Fulfills Elijah's members as full part- Message ners in every aspect of Lakeland them a sense of the church's ministry to respect." South Atlantic—The its members, commu- Pathfinders Get The youth experi- Pathfinder organiza- nity, and world is part Glimpse at enced staying in tion's purpose, among of the goal at Bethel. tight quarters, others, is to fulfill The 99th Pathfinder History eating morning and Elijah's message of club is committed to evening meals in tight Malachi: to turn the fulfilling the purposes Florida—Twenty- quarters, and experi- "hearts of parents and objectives which eight Pathfinders of the ence water rationing toward their children were established. The Lakeland church relived aboard the Man-of-War. and children's hearts name 99th came from a part of history when "I never appreciated toward their parents." the 99th Fighter Squad- they participated in a my country until I When Bethel's par- ron from WWII, which camping program stayed here," said one ents and church mem- was a group of black aboard the World War youngster. bers work, worship, pilots trained at II aircraft carrier The Lakeland Club play together, and Tuskeegee Institute. Yorktown at Patriots joined the Plant City participate in Pathfinder The 99th Pathfinder Point in Charleston and Jacksonville Man- activities, the so called Squadron are members Harbor, S.C. "This is darin Pathfinder clubs, generation gap disap- of Bethel church, like camping in a along with boy Scouts pears in a bond of located at 238 South museum," said one and Girl Scouts as they common experience. French Broad Avenue, Pathfinder. also toured World War One of several Asheville, N.C. Lakeland Pathfinder II submarine Pathfinder's philoso- Jonathan Harkness leadership takes their Clamagore; WWII youth on three to four destroyer Laffey; and campouts a year. "This WWII Coast Guard trip was an eye-open- cutter Ingham. They ing, educational experi- also took a boat ride ence for kids to live a to Fort Sumter in part of history," said Charleston Harbor Conference Pathfinder where the Civil War director Cheeko Cotta began; visited The who also made the trip. Citadel, and saw a "For kids to stay on military parade there this carrier and to which included a White bunk where military House official. men bunked, to see At press time a the lockers where the camping trip was men kept all their scheduled Feb. 23-25 worldly possessions, in Florida's Keys. They and get a glimpse of will join the Homestead the sacrifice of leaving Pathfinder club to host home, or shot at, worship services at the helped them appreciate Marathon church in the what young men and Keys, snorkel, and women did for this work on fish, coral, country during WWII to and camping skills maintain our freedom," honors. The 99th Pathfinder Squadron attends Bethel church in Asheville, said Cotta. "It gave Judy Smith, Cindy Kurtzhals N.C.

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Regular Session of the Southern convene at the Hyatt Regency Knox- churches according to size as outlined Union Conference Association of ville, 500 Hill Avenue, S.E., Knoxville, in the Carolina Conference constitu- Seventh-Day Adventists Tennessee, at 4:00 p.m., September tion. 8-10, 1996 for the purpose of electing Kenneth R. Coonley, President Notice is hereby given that the next officers and the transaction of such Ronald G. Schmidt, Secretary regular meeting of the membership of other business as may come before the Southern Union Conference Asso- the membership. The regular delegates ciation of Seventh-day Adventists will to this session are appointed by the convene at the Hyatt Regency Knox- local conferences of the union on the Carolina Conference Association ville, 500 Hill Avenue, S.E., Knoxville, basis of one for each 1,000 members of Seventh-day Adventists Tennessee, at 4:00 p.m., September or major fraction thereof, plus one for Notice is hereby given that there will 8-10, 1996, for the purpose of elect- the organization. be a legal meeting of the Carolina ing a board of directors and the trans- M. D. Gordon, President Conference Association of Seventh-day acting of such other business as may W. D. Sumpter, Secretary Adventists, Incorporated, under the laws properly come before the membership. of the state of North Carolina, in con- The members of this association are nection with the regular session of the the accredited delegates in attendance Carolina Conference Session Carolina Conference, which will be held at the regular session of the Southern Notice is hereby given that the 38th in the auditorium at Nosoca Pines Ranch, Union Conference of Seventh-day regular session of the Carolina Confer- Liberty Hill, South Carolina. The first Adventists (unincorporated). ence of Seventh-day Adventists will be meeting is called for 6:30 p.m., Thurs- M. D. Gordon, President held in the auditorium at Nosoca Pines day, August 22, 1996. The session will W. D. Sumpter, Secretary Ranch in Liberty Hill, South Carolina. continue through Sunday, August 25, The first meeting is called for 6:30 1996. The purpose of the meeting is p.m., Thursday, August 22, 1996. The to elect officers and trustees and to Regular Session of the Southern session will continue through Sunday, transact any other business that may Union Conference of August 25, 1996. The session is called come before the association at that Seventh-day Adventists for the purpose of electing officers for time. The delegates of the 38th ses- the ensuing term and for the transac- sion of the Carolina Conference of Notice is hereby given that the first tion of such other business as may Seventh-day Adventists are the delegates meeting of the fourteenth regular ses- properly come before the session. Each of the association meeting. sion of the Southern Union Confer- church is entitled to two delegates with Kenneth R. Coonley, President ence of Seventh-day Adventists will additional delegates prorated to Louis Canosa, Secretary

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Hands Across the World funding is assisting six students enrolled their friends and families the SHELBY BUILDING PROJECT. Some of the for studies. work of constructing the 5,000 square-foot On Hilton Head members are raising funds to church debt free, has been contracted, but the construct A NEW CHURCH. Ten large bags of majority of the work will be performed by volun- yarn and needlepoint thread were offered for teers. sale during camp meeting. All proceeds were MOUNT PISGAH ACADEMY GRADUATED 51 given for the building project. seniors May 26. Principal Arne Nielsen is moving Sabbath morning in January as many as 40 to Kenya, Africa, to be principal of the Academy visitors appeared at the Greenville, S.C., church, in Nairobi. the same morning several former members at- More than 300 individuals attended Ron tended. Then, requests for Bible studies began Halvorsen's EVANGELISTIC SERIES on the coming in and all at once there were more than Plan of Salvation for three weeks in Columbia, 200 Bible studies in progress. In preparation for S.C. NET '96 the Conference had aired a radio spot on Gospel Workers attending the camp meeting several Asheville stations. There were a total of 297 acquired more than 85 BIBLE STUDIES. Twenty- requests for Bible studies in the Greenville area. fecip;,ela,

A group of volunteers from Miami's Bradmore Apopka, joined teens from around the world to Spanish church distributed 100 copies of Steps participate in a 30-HOUR FAMINE. The famine to Christ to mothers in the community adjacent was designed to heighten awareness of the needs to the church building as part of Mother's Day of homeless people. With one drink, one piece COMMUNITY OUTREACH. of fruit, and cardboard boxes to cover and pro- About 120 people attended EVANGELISTIC tect them from the outside elements, 130 FLA MEETINGS May 1-22 at the Northwest Spanish students experienced what is for some, a way of church in Miami. Fernando Fernandez, a layman life. Another youth group, in Ocala, solicited spon- from New York City, focused on Christ's Second sors for their "30-hour-famine" and raised $300 Coming. Several of the 30 nonAdventists who for the Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA). attended requested Bible studies. The Apopka Highland church, in Apopka, held Friday, May 24, CAMP MEETING began. With an EVENING SERVICE ON ARMED FORCES DAY Forest Lake Academy's gym under construction to show appreciation to the military. All mem- for NET '96, meetings were held at the Forest bers of the Armed Forces, past and present, were Lake church, in Apopka, and televised via satel- invited to attend the annual event. lite to more than 90 churches across the state. Eugene Torres, recent pastor of the Lady Lake/ More than 290 phone inquiries were received Leesburg church district, was invited by Repre- from 40 other states, Puerto Rico and Canada, sentative Everett Kelly, of Lake County, to offer requesting information about the satellite camp the opening prayer and serve as Minister of the meeting schedule. Day for the Florida House of Representatives. The South Orlando church has started a SOUP Torres went on Wednesday, April 17, 1996—the & SALVATION outreach program to prepare for same day the school prayer amendment was passed the NET '96 meetings this fall. After a light sup- by the House in a 79-36 vote. per, five teams visit people who requested Bible Lady Lake church opened a new THRIFT SHOP lessons, while another group sets up the Bible on the church grounds. The shop is called H.O.P.E— school records and materials. A third group engages literally translated as "Help Outreach to People in prayer for all involved. Everywhere" and has already become just that Students from Forest Lake Academy (FLA), for many in the community.

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ZAPARA AWARDS were awarded to Barbara rounding the Olympic Stadium. Quest Atlanta is Livesay from Coble Elementary in Calhoun, Georgia, a multidenominational outreach and service and Dixie Owens from the Spalding Elementary project to lift up Christ's name at the Olympic School in Collegedale, Tennessee. Games. THE AUGUSTA FIRST FOOD CO-OP conducted The newly remodeled COMMUNITY SERVICES its first cooking demonstration April 15. Nearly CENTER of the Cumberland Heights church that 40 people attended. The co-op was started from was officially opened in August of 1995 is a interest generated at previous cooking schools witness in the community. Alice Stewart and Debbie where individuals complained of the high prices Collier work full time sewing quilts that are sold found in local health food stores. for $60.00 to help fund the activities of the Bruno Nojima, a sixth grader at Duluth Jr. center. Monies earned through the thrift store Academy, finished in second place in the GEOR- pay utilities, improvements, and provide cash to GIA STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE. Joel Willis, an purchase new dishes, flatware, bedding, towels, eighth grader at Coble Elementary in Calhoun, etc. for families who have homes destroyed. The Ga., has qualified the past two years to partici- year-end sale of dolls, electric trains, stuffed toys pate in the state competition. and handmade wooden toys netted approximately Atlanta Belvedere church youth distributed flyers $1,000. The Investment corner sold handmade in conjunction with Family Consultation Services gifts adding $200 to the fund. (FCS) as part of the community service initiative The Atlanta North church sponsored a CHRIS- of QUEST ATLANTA. FCS organizes volunteers TIAN FINANCIAL CONCEPTS SEMINAR. Speaker to revitalize the Summerhill neighborhood sur- for the worship service was Larry Burkett, presi-

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dent and founder of Christian Financial Concepts. on Sabbath and Sunday. Fifty-five were in atten- Bob Louder, the Atlanta area coordinator for dance with the majority coming from the com- Christian Financial Concepts, gave presentations munity.

In April, the Columbia church ended a four- THE 1996 ZAPARA AWARD was awarded to week AMAZING FACTS SEMINAR conducted by Tom Huntress at SDA Jr. Academy in Birming- evangelist-in-training David Clevenger of Biloxi, ham. Miss. The meetings began in the National Guard The Adventurer Club and Community Services Armory with 21 guests in attendance. Three re- of Birmingham First church sponsored an ANGEL quested baptism and two others were rebaptized. TREE which benefited 52 children of Jefferson Brookhaven, Miss., pastor Paul Clark recently County. had part in the local NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The Decatur, Ala., Winn-Dixie allowed a box to with several hundred people in attendance. be set up for a FAMILY BIBLE DRAWING. The Ten regular attenders and two at-home spouses store manager and local pastor, Neil Dye, drew now breathe free of tobacco because the health/ the winner. The other names in the box were temp. dept. of the Panama City Church held a each visited by church members and offered BREATHE FREE PROGRAM in April at the Bay their choice of a Bible Readings for the Home or Medical Center medical office building. a Desire of Ages. Many Bible studies resulted. -7€414i,emee.

Bill Bremner, pastor of the Ashland/Morehead guest speaker. Music was provided by Praise Three, Ky. churches, reports that the church(es) raised, a group of three young men from the College- in individual donations and pledges enough money dale, Tenn., area. to purchase TIME ON A LOCAL CHRISTIAN SIX YOUNG LIVES WERE DEDICATED to the TELEVISION STATION airing the Kenneth Cox Lord, March 23 in the Franklin, Ky., church. Pastor videos. There is a potential viewing audience of Ed Sharpe, and former pastor Rufus Lloyd offi- 200,000 reaching Ohio, Kentucky, and West ciated. Pastor Lloyd is great-grandfather of three Virginia. of the children. Bill Dysinger, M.D., reports that nearly 70 resi- Casey and Barbara Casebolt are a prime ex- dents from the rural community of Centerville ample of the work retirees perform for the Ad- Tenn., signed up to participate in "HEARTBEAT ventist church around the world. Recently, a '96", an ACN program downlinked live by the 30- number of Ky.-Tenn. pastors, along with the Con- member Martin Memorial church, May 21. ference president, educational superintendent, Cyril Miller was the special guest speaker for and elementary educational supervisor, TOURED the EASTERN KENTUCKY CAMP MEETING in THE HOLY LAND with George Reid as their tour Prestonsburg, Ky. Music was provided by David guide. The group stayed at the Adventist Study Pitt and Jennifer Lalauetta. Center in Jerusalem where their host and host- A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WEEKEND was ess were Casey and Barbara Casebolt from Cali- conducted at Indian Creek Camp this year. Guest fornia. The Casebolt's retired in October, '95, speaker was Larry Buckner, Disaster Coordinator and worked at the Study Center for a total of for NAD. Seventy-seven individuals received eight months. certificates for the Disaster Training, Level 3 course. The Highland church PATHFINDERS SHARED The Ky.-Tenn. Conference Business and Profes- THEIR LOVE recently with the senior citizens in sional Foundation conducted its annual SPRING the Portland and Highland community. The youth RETREAT March 29-31. Robert Spangler, recently provided both entertainment and food for more retired from the General Conference, was the than 50 adults who attended.

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ABNEY CHAPEL COMMUNITY SERVICE CEN- over the years and has been honored five times TER CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY April by the governor of North Carolina. Watkins also 20. Calvin Watkins, personal ministries director presented checks for $1,500 each to the Eastern for the Conference, presented a $2,500 check to Federation and Western Federation representa- the Center. Abney Chapel has won 24 awards tives. 5a414€441, Cake

THE FIRST EVER GRADUATE CLASSES to be The 1996-97 SOUTHERN COLLEGE CATALOG offered by Southern began on June 3 toward a is in the mail to students accepted for the new master of science in education degree (M.S.Ed.) school year. It is also available to prospective with three choices of emphasis-multiage/multi- students by calling 1-800-SOUTHERN. grade teaching, inclusive education; and outdoor Dates are set for VIEWSOUTHERN AND teacher education. The Southern College cam- PREVIEWSOUTHERN, special days for campus pus has served as an extension campus for other visits by prospective students. ViewSouthern is schools in the past. scheduled for October 13 and 14 and planned Scores of people are helping to PAVE THE especially for academy seniors. Public high school WAY by ordering a personalized brick for the seniors and students considering college trans- walkway to the Hickman Science Center, sched- fer are particularly invited to ViewSouthern on uled for completion in 1997. The project was April 6 and 7, 1997. Campus visits can be ar- undertaken by the alumni office but is open to ranged at other times by calling 1-800-SOUTH- anyone. ERN.

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CAROLINA a singspiration benefit raising money to help with medical costs When Anita Shel- of a neighbor. Megan sang "The ton isn't actively sup- Band-aid Song" which was porting her hus- broadcast over the local radio band's ministry in station WSGM in Tracy City, eastern Carolina, she Tenn. There have been numer- is a frequent traveler ous requests for this song since to Europe. Shelton, it was first broadcast. along with Ann Pendleton, and Carl and Glenda Ash- lock, will attend women's KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE ministries meetings in St. Peters- burg and another location on The office staff the Black Sea this summer. and families They will be a guest of Natasha honored Lew Van Ivanova who was a featured Allen with a speaker in Carolina last year at farewell party at the women's retreat. the Olive Garden. Lew and Faye, his Greg Taylor, pas- wife, have ac- tor of Foster Memo- cepted a call to rial church in Ashe- serve as ABC ville, recently quali- manager in the Gulf States Con- fied for the elite of ference. Lew has been mana- all marathons, the ger of the Ky.-Tenn. Conference Boston Marathon. As ABC for the past ten years. well as competing in When he took over operations, several local mara- there was a negative net worth thons, Taylor has run and money was owed to the Con- in the Honolulu, New York, Colum- ference. Lew has built up the bus, and Washington marathons. working capital to more than a quarter million dollars. Sales FLORIDA Mel Eisele, New during 1994-95 totaled just President under one million dollars. There Christy Raettig, a was a $34,000 gain in 1995. 1996 graduate of Forest Lake Acad- After much prayer, soul emy, received a searching, and examination of SOUTH ATLANTIC $56,000 academic 28 candidates by the Gulf States scholarship to Conference Executive Commit- Rollins College in Esther Lakeysha tee on May 6, the Lord led to Wheeler, a member Winter Park, Fla. the unanimous decision to ask of the Ephesus Rollins, the only Mel Eisele to be the new con- comprehensive lib- church in Winston eral arts college in Florida, ference president. Salem, N.C., was receives close to 1,800 applica- Eisele brings with him pasto- crowned Miss Kim- tions every year but only 400 ral experience in Missouri and brough Hall at are accepted. Because of an Kentucky, besides his account- Pine Forge Acad- ACT score of 32 and a SAT ing abilities as the former emy recently. For score of 1320, Raettig was the contest, Wheeler Conference treasurer. modeled an outfit, answered a offered the academic scholar- Under his able leadership in ship and plans to pursue a pre- question relevant to today's the finances of the conference, society, and performed a stand- med degree this fall. the Lord has blessed abun- Raettig is a member of the up comedy routine. Markham Woods church in Longwood. dantly. Eisele's sound under- standing of business principle Regrick Howard is a member coupled with his devotion to of the Ephesus church in Winston GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND the cause of God will greatly Salem, N.C. Recently, Howard was benefit the Gulf States Confer- asked to speak at the Mayor's You're never too ence in the coming years. breakfast regarding funding for young to use your the youth summer program of Mel and Phyllis (she is the Winston Salem which is being talents for Jesus. women's director) Eisele are Megan Brady, 7, a cut due to lack of funds. Howard third-grade student loved and respected for their was speaking to the mayor and at the Cumberland three years of dedicated and her officers to emphasize the im- Heights church committed work in the Confer- portance of this program for the school enjoys sing- ence. city's youth. Howard is a senior ing for church and Sharryn Mahorney this year and is very active in has participated in his church and community.

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Ray Lewis made a sizable con- OAKWOOD COLLEGE tribution to the church operating fund recently. In addition, he also set aside $25,000 for a new Akunna M. school building (Ephesus Jr. Iheanacho, senior Academy), authorized the pur- Huntsville High chase of six new computers School senior, with software, and he purchased has been named a new refrigerator and micro- an All-American wave for each classroom. Ray Scholar by the was baptized by E. E. USAA (US Achieve- Cleveland in 1948, but he ment Academy). left the church for 34 years. Scholars must During that time he remained earn a 3.3 or higher grade point active in giving funds to the average and are accepted upon church. He is a native of the exclusive recommendation Wilmington, N.C., but has of teachers, coaches, counse- lived in Winston Salem since lors, etc. Once nominated, 1941. Akunna will appear in the All- American Scholar Yearbook John R. Shoffner which is published nationally. joined the East Mar- Nannetta Joiner Pressley was ket Street church the recipient of the "Teacher of under Elder J. S. the Year" Award presented by Green around 1932. the North Alabama Alumni Chap- Baptized at the time ter of the National Society of were L.V. Minor, Black Engineers at their annual Willie Brooks-Foust, banquet held February 29. Lillie Mae Seagals, "The Pressley is a graduate of and others. Many Olympic Spirit" Oakwood Academy ('76) and who joined at the time under Oakwood College (summa cum the tent effort either passed laude 1989). She graduated on or moved away. Shoffner If you've met Kelly Dale, you from the University of Wisconsin and his wife Lillie Mae were know that she carries the torch (1981) on full scholarship and dedicated workers for the of the gospel in her heart. You completed with a master's Lord. Today, Shoffner still also know that this young lady degree. She currently teaches continues to come to the NEVER slows down. When you biology at Oakwood Academy. house of worship. Though see Kelly buzzing around at his sight and hearing is not Chaplain Capt. E. camp meeting, you will notice E. Cleveland of what it used to be, his that she always has friends Huntsville, Ala., desire is to grow in grace around her and she is laughing was recently and serve the Lord. Not all named "Chaplain warriors can say they or smiling. Even though life has handed her difficult situa- of the Year" by the preserved to the end. He Alabama Wing of celebrated his 96th birthday tions, she carries in her heart the Civil Air Patrol December 25th. the torch of love for Jesus and in Birmingham, others—and she allows that love Ala. The Civil to shine through her beautiful Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the US SOUTHEASTERN smile. Air Force that specializes in search and rescue missions, There are five schools in North cadet training, aerospace educa- Max Charles in- Carolina that have been selected tion, and other emergency vited Nathaniel to be represented in carrying services. Cleveland has com- Myrtil to Guilgal/ the Olympic torch through the pleted four chaplains training French church in Or- state in preparation for the courses at Maxwell Air Force lando. From January Olympic games. Kelly has been Base and in 1995 impacted 14 to February 17, thousands with his preaching and Myrtil preached to chosen to represent her school, Moral Leadership Lectures. standing-room-only Fletcher Academy. She will be In 1995, two Huntsville boys crowds. Because of the center of attention as re- were lost in the mountains near his labors, God porters from newspapers and Huntsville. Cleveland remained blessed with 102 souls. This television come by to witness with the mother for three and a result makes him the first the historic event. half hours at the base of the centurion for Southeastern in mountain providing comfort, The staff and students at prayer, and encouragement until 1996. Myrtil may very well have Fletcher Academy are proud to established a record for baptiz- the boys were found. Huntsville have such a quality young Police Rescue Unit effected the ing 100 or more persons this recovery of the boys with its early in a calendar year. person representing their school. Kelly is a young lady usual efficiency. Myrtil pastors the 640-mem- Cleveland is a native of Hunts- ber Sinai/French church in Ft. who lives the Olympic spirit ville, Ala., and a lecturer in the Lauderdale where 1,000 are in every day. department of religion at attendance on any given Sabbath. Oakwood College.

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Available at your ABC, or call Florida Greg Daniel from Jeanne Wolfe, who has served as sec- the LaGrange/Pine tol free 1-800-765-6955. retary to the Florida Conference Pathfinder Mountain Valley, department, is now the assistant Pathfinder Georgia district is director in charge of the Adventurer pro- at Maryville, Tenn. gram. Roger Parker has joined Florida David Hakes from I,I,Crain Van Allen Conference as computer services associ- Augusta, Ga., is ate director, coming from the Southern pastor of Apison, Tenn. Bill Henson, pastor Sunset Union Conference. Keith Trumbo has of the Conyers, Ga., church, has retired. completed his theology degree at South- Fred Knopper is the newly elected assis- ern College, and now serves as pastor of tant to the president for communication. July July July July Aug. Aug. the Lady Lake church. Carlos Turcios is Don Livesay accepted a call to the Oregon 5 12 19 26 2 09 now associate pastor of the Forest City Conference. Clark McCrain is the newly Atlanta, Ga. 8:52 8:50 8:47 8:42 8:36 8:30 Spanish church, coming from Australia. elected wildlife director at Cohutta Springs. Charleston, S.C. 6:32 8:30 8:27 8:23 8:17 8:11 McCrain comes from Thornton, Co. Charlotte, N.C. 9:41 8:39 6:35 8:30 8:24 8:17 Georgia-Cumberland Collegedale, Term. 8:58 8:56 8:53 8:49 8:43 8:36 Gulf States Huntsville. Ala. 8:03 8:01 7:58 7:53 7:47 7:40 Kelly Bock is the new vice president Jackson, Miss. 8:11 8:10 8:07 8:02 7:57 7:51 for education. Bock comes from the Or- Lew Van Allen, formerly ABC manager in Louisville, Ky. 9:10 9:07 9:03 8:57 8:51 8:43 egon Conference where he was principal Ky.-Tenn. Conf., began managing the ABC in Memphis, Tenn. 8:18 8:16 8:12 8:07 8:01 7:54 of the Columbia Adventist Academy. Reed Gulf States in April. He replaces Mark Miami, Fla. 8:16 8:15 8:13 8:10 8:06 8:01 from Maryville, Tenn., is now Thomas who has returned to school. Marlyn Montgomery, Ala. 7:56 7:54 7:51 7:47 7:42 7:35 Christman Nashville, Tenn. 8:07 8:05 8:02 7:56 7:51 7:43 pastor of the Johnson City, Tenn., dis- Kurtz, coming from the Indiana Conference, Orlando, Fla. 8:25 8:24 8:22 8:18 8:14 8:08 trict. John Cooper from Johnson City is is pastoring the Dothan district. Wilmington, N.C. A27 8:25 8:22 8:17 8:11 8:05

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July, 1996 Southern Tidings II 19 Southern Union MEDICAL DEN C O N

Continuing Medical and Dental Education provided by Loma Linda University Schools of Public Health and Dentistry CONTINUING PARK VISTA HOTEL EDUCATION Gatlinburg, Tennessee TOPIC: • Obesity Understand the type and causes of obesity, psycho-social In the Great Smoky Mountains issues, and various therapeutic options. September 12-14, 1996 • Lipidemia Management Be able to evaluate various types of Lipidemia and recommend Park Vista Hotel Reservations: appropriate lifestyle and medical Call Park Vista Hotel direct: 1-800-421-7275 management. • Addictions, Including Tobacco Identify yourself with the Southern Union Review new understanding regard- ing the ideology of addictions and Medical/Dental Congress appropriate therapy.

Richard H. Hart, M.D., Dr. PH Dean, Loma Linda School of Health TOPIC: TOPIC: • When and When Not to Use • Incidental Findings Review the Topical Corticosteroids significance of laboratory and Discussion of the value and risk of physical findings unrelated to topical steroids with appropriate symptoms, and develop a rational guidelines for use. approach to dealing with these. • Pituitary Problems Review various symptoms and hor- monal findings together with an approach to reaching a diagnosis. • Diabetes Review Update on the types of diabetes and the new evi- dence for controlling progression. • Thyroid Update Review the ide- ologies of thyroid problems with appropriate diagnostic and thera- J. L. Murdoch, M.D. peutic approaches. Daryl Mann, O.D. Omni Eye Services Dept of Endocrinology Chattanooga, Tennessee Loma Linda University TOPIC: TOPIC: • CPR Course • TMD & Orofacial Pain Discuss (for Health Providers. Limited temporomandibular disease and applications). various other causes of orofacial pain with appropriate therapeutic Cost: $20.00 for book. options. • Arm-Chair Perspectives on AIDS and AIDS-Related Lesions Review of various diagnostic find- ings, precautions, and support for those with AIDS-related lesions.

Nancy McDonald, R.N., C.C.R.N. Stanton S. Appleton, D.D.S. Certified CPR Instructor Loma Linda School of Dentistry Takoma Hospital TOPIC: • Conversion Story SABBATH Friday, 7:00 p.m. • The Plan of Salvation and the Gospel SPEAKER Sabbath, 11:00 a.m. • Religious Liberty Last Day Events Open Discussion Sabbath, 3:00 p.m.

ACCREDITATION Medical Continuing Education: The Loma Linda University, School of Public Health Clifford Goldstein is a CMA accredited provider of continuing medical Editor, Liberty education. Physicians attending this course may TOPIC: report up to 7 hours of Category I credit toward the • Sabbath In honor of Dr. Eldon E. Carman California Medical Association Certificate of Medical for his years of service with Education and the American Medical Association's the General Conference. He will give many of his experiences Physician Recognition Award. in establishing dental clinics all over the world. Dental Continuing Education: Cost: $20.00 per person Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry designates up to six hours of continuing dental education of Category 1.

Optometry Continuing Education: Dr. Eldon E. Carman Tennessee/Georgia Boards of Optometry designates up

Medical/Dental Director to four hours of continuing Optometry education. Southern Union Conference Please fill out this registration form and return or fax by August 14, to:

Medical/Dental Congress Southern Union Conference, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031 Phone 404/299-1832 • Fax 404/299-9726

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He is head a laugh. But you can tell that noth- deacon and she is church clerk and ing is more important to his par- annett and Delroy Myrie had Sabbath school superintendent. She's ents than that "he really loves the finished high school and a public school teacher of fifth grad- Lord" and is willing to go where He found work in Atlanta, she ers, and he worked as an industrial leads. as a medical secretary at engineer before a disabling back Brian Adams is working as Emory and he as a psychiatric injury. much as 12-hour days during assistant at West Paces Ferry Travis is the second of three chil- the summer. Hospital. But she felt the urge dren, only a year behind his sister. "You have to be willing to to become qualified for more "We just didn't think we could af- sacrifice a little bit, but it's worth focused service to others. At a ford sending him to Southern," says it. I would not be able to come camp meeting in Florida she Brenda. "It didn't seem possible, but here without my job. It's saw and was impressed by a we applied for financial aid anyway, an answer to prayer," he com- college display. Though her hus- and said we will try it one year at a ments. He has stayed to work during band was hesitant at first, they time. We went on faith. Travis really some breaks but not all of them. His prayed, quit their jobs, and ar- wanted to go. He was insistent. We parents live in Dyersburg, Tennes- rived at Southern College in supported him all we could. Even see, where his father is an assistant November 1992 with their son got him an old car." (ft's a five-hour manager of a Hampton Inn and his (18-month Anthony) in his drive back home.) mother is a teacher's aide. They have carseat, $600 in their pockets, Travis enrolled as a broadcast helped him some financially, but with and faith in their souls. To reg- journalism major. But he wasn't at three and a half years of indepen- ister, they needed $1,700 each. Southern long before he changed dence before he came to college at Donna Myers, assistant director of his major to religion. Brenda recog- 21, he found it less than delightful the Student Finance Office, put to- nizes that this wouldn't have hap- to be considered a dependent (until gether a customized "financial aid pened if he had been enrolled at the this fall when he turns 24) by finan- package" of scholarships, grants, nearest university. Travis does well cial aid definition of the U.S. Depart- loans, and student employment for in school, so some of his scholar- ment of Education. them. Jannett's first campus job was ship assistance was based on aca- A junior corporate/community in the education department, but now demic merit. Motivated and energetic, wellness management major who is she is enjoying the schedule flexibil- Travis has worked on maintenance, also entering the A.S. nursing pro- ity of employment at the Conference at the College Press, and as a resi- gram this fall, Brian has worked at Center. Delroy works part time as a dence assistant. During his senior the same campus job for two and a certified nursing assistant for a nursing year, his front desk duty in the dorm half years. He generally works four agency. They are in student housing began at 4 a.m. and gave him inter- hours a day, takes a full load of near the campus, and Anthony has mittent study time on the clock. class work, and maintains a healthy attended a day-care program at the During vacations and whenever he B average. campus church. got the chance, he earned cash by His job—at Southern Carton Indus- Advice for others a bit older and playing the piano on Sunday for other try, a campus enterprise which sub- thinking about college? Jannett: "Pray churches. One summer he worked contracts recycling of cardboard about it. Then just go. Don't tell at a gospel radio station, and he shipping boxes for Little Debbie snack anybody. They will try to discourage also has summer camp experience. cakes—requires dependability and you. Make the initial first step, and During his two years as a student speed. God will open the way. You won't missionary on the Pacific island of On top of his hourly rate (which regret it. Our teachers are beautiful Majuro, repayment was deferred for has now reached $8.25 per hour) he ... like when I've had to bring Anthony the educational loans Travis had receives incentives when certain with me to class a few times, they've already taken out. production goals are exceeded. During been so understanding. And the other Sending Travis to an Adventist the past school year Brian has worked students are wonderful. Classmates college gave him opportunities he nearly 800 hours and earned more seem to appreciate the maturity you wouldn't have had elsewhere. His than $8,000 In his freshman year bring." mother says, "I realized that at gradu- his church sent $500 to help. And "We both plan to graduate next ation. Especially when Travis spoke income from the college's Scholar- spring with our Associate nursing on Sabbath. (Six students spoke about ship Endowment has funded schol- degrees. Then we can work as R.N.s Turning Points as part of the Sab- arships totaling $4,500 for him in while we finish up our B.S. degrees. bath school planned by the senior the past two years. We would like to give back, maybe class.) This was HIS place. I realized "He is extremely faithful. His word working with Native Americans, and then how very meaningful his mis- is worth an awful lot to me," com- eventually we'd like to do overseas sion work was. How it matured his ments Wayne Janzen, SCI manager. mission work. By working on a res- spiritual life. Sending him to South- "I'm really proud of the way he has ervation or in certain other areas of ern was more than worth it." developed his work skills." need, some of our educational debt "The Lord does provide," says Campus jobs are going begging. will be cancelled." Brenda. "I don't mean it will be easy. Right now, Janzen could use 25 more Travis Patterson wore cap and And it's not over yet. There are still students like Brian. Students who gown May 5 as a prospective loans to pay." opt for off-campus jobs sometimes summer graduate and is now The next step for Travis is back don't realize what the required car attending Southern's Field across the water. He has accepted and commute time are costing them. School of Evangelism in Co- a call as chaplain and youth pastor The bottom line? With motivation lumbia, South Carolina. in the Guam-Micronesia Mission. "I and commitment, Christian educa- His parents, Brenda and Harry really like having him in the States," tion is within reach.

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July, 1996 Southern Tidings ■ 23 and challenging. I had no idea as a kid growing up, what was in- volved in the operation of the conference." The Mobile, Alabama, church young adults are taking an active part in a creative worship service emphasizing praise, music, and drama along with the traditional sermon. This service at 9:15 on Sabbath mornings, is, an attempt to attract young adults who are interested in a more active church service. Paul and Terra Mavrakos and Tom and Tammy Huff lead out each Sabbath with singing and praise. Paul, Tom and Tammy are recent graduates of Andrews Uni- versity's physical therapy program and Terra is a graduate of the Southern College nursing program. In Decatur, Alabama, Tracie Fris- toe is making a difference. As the church youth leader, she involves Angie Nero (left), and Dwight and Serena Laubscher of the Jackson Pathfinder Om' the young people in local events as well as conference-wide youth by Bill Wood For the first time in events. She plans socials, Bible the history of the Con- study sessions, and outreach ac- outh and young adults are ference, a young adult tivities as well as making sure "her making an impact through- is serving on the Con- youth" are at Conference functions. out the Gulf States Con- ference executive corn- aid She is a regular attender at the ference. Their influence is mittee. Norm Hobbs, Gulf States Youth Ministries Con- felt on the Conference executive from Montgomery, is a member of vention held each August to learn committee, in Pathfinders, in Sab- the conference executive commit- how to be a more effective leader. bath schools, and youth ministries. tee. He and his wife, April, lead Katie Dewees, a University of They are serving as elders in their out in the youth department of the Alabama premed student, finds time churches, taking an active part in Montgomery church. When asked in her busy class schedule to assist the ministry of the church, and what his feelings were about serv- Geri Holweger in providing vari- making a difference with their ing on the executive committee ous activities for the youth of the youthful and enthusiastic presence. he stated, "It's been enlightening Tuscaloosa church. Although Katie was offered a more lucrative sum- mer job, she is returning to work at Camp Alamisco this summer as a counselor and rock climbing in- structor because, "I just feel like this is what Jesus wants me to do." The Pathfinder club in Anniston could not function without the help of three former Pathfinders who are now young adults. Director Angie Hammond says she could not operate the club without the leadership of Jay Green, Walter Israel, and Staci Grissom. Staci, a college freshman, has recently been appointed as deputy director. Walter is a new Adventist and was bap- tized by former pastor Dan Whit- low as a result of his involvement with Pathfinders. The Birmingham First church has a Pathfinder club directed by Rob- ert and Nicki Hill. Robert and Nicki are young adults who feel a burden for the Pathfinder age group The Mavrakos and fluffs leading out in a praise song service at the 9:15 a.m. worship service of the church. They revived a club in Mobile. that had stopped functioning a

24 ■ Southern Tidings July, 1996 in Gulf States Conference Albert and Xiomara Mercado (left), and Robert Pitman of Pensacola. few years ago and are determined as a result of Robert's leadership to keep that ministry alive in the and positive influence in her life. south part of Birmingham. Albert and Xiomara Mercado are Scott Manley, a full-time student assuming the leadership of the at Auburn University, serves as an Pensacola Pathfinder club next year. elder and youth leader of the Both Mercados have been active Opelika-Auburn church. In addition in their local church carrying out to conducting prayer meeting and various responsibilities. Hartman helping in other areas of ministry, states that they both want to see he is also found in the pulpit on young people give their hearts to Sabbath morning filling in when Christ. Xiomara led a Pathfinder the pastor is not there. Scott has club in her native Guatamala be- also been working with starting a fore coming to Pensacola. ministry on campus at the University Barbara Tow, a member of the Gads- for Adventist students enrolled there. den, Alabama, church, attends Jack- Dwight and Serena Laubscher sonville State University and leads have been active members of the out in the youth Sabbath school Traci Fristoe, of Decatur, looking at the Jackson, Mississippi, Pathfinder as well as taking an active part in camera, planning an outreach activity with club. Dwight, a young engineer and the music ministry of her church. her youth group. former Pathfinder, not only returned Other churches that are experi- part of active ministry in Gulf States to Pathfinder ministry as a young encing the influence of the X Conference. The familiar quotation adult but introduced his wife to it Generation are Huntsville where a rings loud and true: "With such an as well. Serena, who was raised a group of X'ers have started a sing- army of workers as our youth, rightly Mormon, was recently baptized into ing group to be used in ministry. trained, might furnish, how soon the Seventh-day Adventist church They recently appeared at the the message of a crucified, risen, as a direct result of the ministry of Southern Union Singles Retreat held and soon-coming Savior might be Pathfindering. Dwight credits the at Camp Alamisco. Floral Crest carried to the whole world!" Gulf early influence of Pathfinders as a church is still continuing the tra- States young adults are doing their key factor in his recommitment to ditional Friday night M.V. meeting part to finish God's work. El Christ and returning to this impor- and young adults are involved in tant youth ministry. His parents, the planning of those meetings. Bill Wood is Youth Specialist for K.C. and Mildred Laubscher, were Yes, "Generation X" is a vital Gulf States Conference. long time Pathfinder leaders in the Jackson church. Dwight and Serena have recently been elected to the Conference Pathfinder Council and he is the editor of a special Path- finder newsletter, Cotton Tales. The Laubschers have recently been transferred to Corinth, Mississippi, where they hope to take an active role in the church by starting a Pathfinder club there. Angie Nero is also an active leader in the Jackson Pathfinder club. Angie, an accountant, has chosen Path- finders as her special ministry. When asked why she is involved with the club she states, "I am get- ting tired of seeing our youth leave the church after they are 15 years old. I want to do my part in keep- Xiomara and Albert Mercado (left), Robert Pitman and their youth group of Pensacola at an ing them committed to the church." outdoor worship service. Robert Pitman, a young attorney, is leading out in the youth activi- Norm and April Hobbs leading out in youth Sabbath school in Montgomery. ties of the Pensacola, Florida, church and will be chairing their newly organized youth council. Kristin Boettcher, a foreign ex- change student from Germany who has been living with Pastor David Hartman and his wife this school year, was raised in a Seventh-day Adventist home. She has made her decision to be baptized primarily

July, 1996 Teaches How Mind, Body and Spirit Work Together for Total Health by Suzanne Beranek The Center's program, which is run by a multi-disciplinary team of recent Newsweek article health care professionals, looks at stated that a large major- fascinating studies which prove that ity of Americans are over applying the eight universals of stressed. If you're one of health can improve your health. these people, you've probably For example, in neonatal intensive noticed the affect this stress has care units, babies who are fre- had on your health and energy. quently touched develop faster than This correlation has been proven babies who receive less tactile in studies. In fact, studies show attention. And, music soothes that all three dimensions of our- nerves whether we are sitting in selves — mind, body and spirit — our living rooms or lying on an work together for our total health. operating room table. Even smells Knowing this, and after much can have a healing quality. The research on the subject, Florida program is for anyone, but espe- Hospital recently established the cially for people who have health Center for Health Enhancement. problems that are worsened by The Center offers a program which unbalanced lifestyles. This includes teaches individuals how to acti- people with chronic conditions such vate the mind, body, and spirit to as heart disease, high blood pres- promote good health. Addressing sure, multiple sclerosis, lupus, these three dimensions, the Cen- cancer or chronic pain. Those with ter focuses on eight universal health menopause, Chronic Fatigue Syn- principles: nutrition, movement, drome, and the Epstein-Barr virus rest, choice, attitude, social sup- are also encouraged to join the port, environment, and spirituality. program. These principles have scientifically The Center for Health Enhance- demonstrated effectiveness in ment's eight-week session program prevention and disease reversal. covers each of the eight univer- The Center offers an eight-week sals of health and is offered weekly Health Enhancement Program which for two hours. For more informa- applies the eight principles and tion, call the Center for Health teaches participants how to take Enhancement at (407) 741-4729. control of their health. Many orga- nizations, such as Loma Linda Suzanne Beranek is marketing University, Harvard University, services coordinator for Florida Stanford University, and the Na- Hospital. tional Institute of Healthcare Re- search support this mind/body/ spirit approach. Health Enhancement Consultant The Center for Dick Tibbits, D.Min., says, "No one Health Enhancement dimension of health is a magic focuses on activating bullet. They all interact and are cumulative. When you pay atten- the healing systems of tion to all of them, you may move your body to improve into a lower risk category for cer- your health and to tain diseases. Or, if you already have an illness, working on all the increase your body's dimensions might hasten your ability to defend an recovery, reduce the frequency or illness. intensity of symptoms, or help you manage and cope."

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din a $12,000 price tag. When the "success- ful" bidders were asked why they had Volume 90, No. 7 July, 1996 paid such outrageous sums of money they Official Organ of the Southern Union all without exception pronounced them- Conference of Seventh-day Adventists selves deliriously happy to be bringing home a piece of history—a part of Camelot. SOUTHERN UNION They were willing to pay any price just to What Price Camelot? own something of Jackie O's. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY What Price Eternity? 3978 Memorial Drive As we shake our heads in unbelief while Mail Address • P.O. Box 849 • Decatur, Georgia 30031 Recently, America witnessed a phenom- simultaneously patting ourselves on the Telephone (404) 299-1832 enon that truly boggles the mind. I am back in self congratulation, we sanctimo- President M. D. GORDON referring of course to the Jacqueline niously declare that we would never in- Secretary W. D. SUMPTER Bouvier Kennedy Onassis auction that was Treasurer R. P. CENTER dulge ourselves in such a selfish, wanton Undertreasurer L. D. BEERS, JR. held at Sotheby's Galleries in New York and irresponsible manner. If we are re- Departments this past April. This amazing event was ally honest, however, we probably have Association Treasurer LARRY L. DAVIS sandwiched as it were amidst worldwide to admit to a few buying errors ourselves. Church Growth RON HALVORSEN reports of tragedies and catastrophic up- We have succumbed more often than not Church Ministries (Adults), ASI . . W. M. ABBOTT, JR. heavals of lives and property. Children, Stewardship . . . OLIVER J. McK1NNEY, JR. to the message that relentlessly bombards Youth, Pathfinders, Family Life . . A. R. WILLIAMSON There played out on the evening news us via magazines, billboards, and most Civilian Chaplain LESTER RILEA as well as CNN special news bulletins of all the ad machine generally referred Communication from time to time, an unbridled and blatant to as the TV. With clever, catchy tunes, Marketing MARTIN BUTLER display of fiscal irresponsibilities. An Publications OLSON PERRY and charming or amusing scenes we are Sign Engineer DANNY L. McDONALD incredible 40,000 people patiently stood fed a diet of smooth talk that urges us Computer Services ROGER M. PARKER in line for hours just to get a glimpse of, to "be good to yourself—you have earned Associate RAYMOND EARLE and perhaps the chance to bid on some it, you deserve it so what are you waiting Education K. JAMES EPPERSON of the 5,914 items that were for sale. for?" The world makes it so easy to want— Elementary NORWIDA A. MARSHALL Newsweek Secondary DONALD L. WEATHERALL commented "It didn't matter to buy—to have. The main underlying Evangelism DENNIS ROSS, JR. much that the art was mostly decorative message whether subtly or openly bla- Health/Temperance ALLAN R. WILLIAMSON rather than important and that the furni- tant tells us to have whatever it is they Inner City W. D. SUMPTER ture was largely reproductions, and a few are selling to be happy. What price is Medical/Dental W. MAURICE ABBOTT', JR. items (baskets for example) were not far your Camelot? Your piece of history? Medical Secretary JOE S. CRUISE Associate HAROLD W. MOODY removed from junk. These aforementioned We all must remember the timely coun- Dental Secretary J. GLENN LINEBARGER collection of baskets were pre-auction sel and perspective found in Matthew 6:19- Associate ROBERT W. ADDISON appraised at $150 to $200 but actually 21. "Lay not up for yourselves treasures Ministerial OLIVER J. McKINNEY, JR. sold for $9,200. Newsweek went on to upon earth, where moth and rust doth Public Affairs and Religious Liberty ..... L. A. STOUT report that many were obviously swept Publishing B. J. BECKWORTH corrupt, and where thieves break through HHES Treasurer GERALD R. BIETZ away by a giddy rush—a momentary thrill and steal; but lay up for yourselves treas- FHES T. R. SMITH that some seem to experience when ures in heaven . . . For where your treas- Adventist Book Centers DOUG ANDERSON spending large sums of money irrespon- ure is, there will your heart be also." Trust Services STEWART J. CROOK sibly. There seemed, according to pub- Women's Ministries EVIE VANDEVERE lished reports to almost be a carnival I don't want just a piece of history. I want to invest in a piece of eternity. I spirit pervading the auction house. Even Local Conference Directory have made a new determination to re- as some bidders wisely chose to drop CAROLINA—Kenneth R. Coonley, president; Ronald G. commit my life and means for the prom- Schmidt, secretary; Randee R. Reynolds, treasurer; 2701 out, others continued their bidding game, encouraged by enthusiastic clapping and ise of life everlasting. Of course 1 am East W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28215 (P.O. Box looking forward to a beautiful mansion 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339), Telephone (704) cheering as prices soared higher and still prepared especially for me, but most of 596-3200. Adventist Book Center—Telephone (704) higher. all the thrilling opportunity of meeting, 599-0699, Fax: (704) 596-5775. As we now know, the prices paid far FLORIDA—O. 0. Graham, president; Gloria Becker, secre- along with our precious family and friends, exceeded everyone's wildest imagination tary; Stephan Wilson, treasurer; 655 N. Wymore Rd., my dear Jesus face to face. For 1 Winter Park, FL 32789-2865 (P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL including the professionals at Southebys. Corinthians 2:9 tells us, "But as it is written, It seemed that restraint and good sense 32790-2626). Telephone (407)644-5000. Adventist Book Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither Center—Telephone (407) 644-4255, (800) 765-6955. seemed to have totally vanished. There hath entered into the heart of man, the GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND—Gordon Bietz, president; A. M. Long, were, for instance, three cushions that secretary; Errol Eder, treasurer; 1-75 at Highway 156 (P.O. things which God hath prepared for them sold for $25,000, as well as a Tiffany's that love Him." I choose to make my Box 12000), Calhoun, GA 30703-7001. Telephone (706) silver monogrammed tape measure that 629-7951. Adventist Book Center—P.O. Box V, College. winning bid for eternity, how about you? dale, TN 37315. Telephone (615) 396-2814. brought a winning bid of almost $50,000. GULF STATES—Melvin Eisele, president; Don Eckenroth, Even a bundle of old magazines fetched —Hazel Marie Gordon secretary , treasurer; 6450 Atlanta Highway (P.O. Box 240249; Zip: 36124-0249), Montgomery, AL 36117. Telephone (334) 272-7493. Adventist Book Center—Telephone (334) 272-6450, (800) 467- 6450. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE—R. R. Hallock, president; John Fowler, secretary; Douglas A. Hilliard, treasurer; 850 Suffir Conference Dr., Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (P.O. Box 1088), Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088. Telephone (615) 859-1391. Adventist Book Center—Telephone (615) Editor OLSON PERRY 859-1125. Editorial Assistant SOUTH ATLANTIC—Ralph P. Peay, president; C. B. Preston, IRISENE FIELDS secretary; Eugene Mason, treasurer; 294 Hightower Road, Consulting Editor MARTIN BUTLER N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318. Telephone (404) 792-0535. Morris Brown Station, Box 92447, Atlanta, GA 30314. Circulation ARDITH BEERS Adventist Book Center—Telephone (404) 792-0535. Production ALLEN J. OLSEN SOUTH CENTRAL—J. W. McCoy, president; Benjamin Browne, Design and Layout THE COLLEGE PRESS ART DEPT. secretary; Seth Bardu, treasurer; 715 Young's Lane (P.O. Box 24936), Nashville, TN 37202. Telephone (615) 226- Contributing Editors 6500. Adventist Book Center—(615) 263-3070. Carolina — RON QUICK R. STEPHEN NORMAN III — South Central SOUTHEASTERN—R. R. Brown, president; W. L. Taylor, Florida — CYNTHIA KURTZHALS W. L. TAYLOR — Southeastern secretary; Robert Patterson, treasurer; 180 North Georgia-Cumberland — DON LIVESAY KIMBERLY CARR — Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (P.O. Gulf States — SHARRYN MAHORNEY Box 160067, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-0067). Tele- Adventist Health System/Sunbelt phone (407) 869-5264. Adventist Book Center—Tele- Kentucky-Tennessee —JOHN W. FOWLER ROY E. MALCOLM — Oakwood College phone (407) 869-5274. South Atlantic — V. J. MENDINGHALL DORIS BURDICK — Southern College Publisher SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

July, 1996 Southern Tidings III 27 ERENCE

SEPTEMBER 5-7, 1996 Cohutta Springs Convention Center, Georgia INSTRUCTED FEATURED BY: SPEAKERS: RDIE CULPEPPER ED SKORETZ and W. MAURICE ABBOTT

VERDIE CULPEPPER ED SKORETZ W. MAURICE ABBOTT