November 2007 SOUTHERN
Spreading Tidings of the Southern Union Adventist Family
Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee 4 Called to Serve 24 Achieving Excellence 27 Mission Accomplished Vantage Point
Southern Union Elects New Treasurer
Tom Evans, Southern Union treasurer, has been elected treasurer of the North American Division and associate treasurer of the General Conference. He has been with the Southern Union for two years, and dur- ing that time he has been constantly meeting with vari- ous entities throughout the Southern Union. It is said of Tom Evans, “He loves to go to committees,” and he has proved that statement to be true. He is interested in all aspects of the mission of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church and is anxious for funds to be used for expanding the mission. While with the Southern Union, Tom married Shirley Chilson, who was at the time administrative assistant for the former NAD treasurer. We say “thank you” to the Evanses for your commitment and for your contribution to ministry in the Southern Union. The Southern Union Executive Committee unanimously voted to elect Randy Robinson as treasurer of the Southern Union on September 20, 2007. He comes from the Oregon Conference where he has been vice president for finance for the past 10 years. Prior to that he served as treasurer of the Illinois Conference and the Nevada- Utah Conference. He is a graduate of Pacific Union College, with a bachelor of busi- ness administration degree. Denise, his wife, grew up in Asia, where her parents were missionaries. She has a degree in business administration and has worked in healthcare for 20 years. She is presently director of quality improvement and utilization for the second-largest physi- Gordon Retzer cian organization in the U.S., serving more than 2,200 physicians. She also teaches Southern Union children’s Sabbath school and is church organist. The Robinsons have two sons: President Jason, a sophomore, taking graphics design at Pacific Union College; and Brandon, a seventh-grader who also manages the lighting at the church for church services. Elder Robinson has served the local church as elder and adult Sabbath school class teacher. In 2000, the Robin- sons conducted evangelistic meetings in India. As we have become acquainted with Elder Robin- son, it is very clear that his passion is for the Church to be focused on the great commission Jesus gave us—to teach, baptize, and make disciples. He is an astute businessman with the gift of financial management. He believes that the local church should be strong, and that we should do all we can to ensure that local church members can be engaged in the great commis- sion. It’s a privilege to welcome the Robinson family to leadership in the Southern Union.
2 T IDINGS • November 2007 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 101, No. 11, November 2007 The Southern Tidings is the Official Fe a t u r e s Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832 Called www.southernunion.com to Staff Serve Editor R. Steven Norman, III Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE 4 Circulation Bobbie Millburn Production COLLEGE PRESS Layout BRIAN WIEHN Achieving Contributing Editors Adventist Health System ANTHONY VERA CRUZ Carolina RON QUICK Excellence Florida MARTIN BUTLER Florida Hospital College DAWN McLENDON 24 Georgia-Cumberland Tamara Wolcott Fisher Gulf States Becky Grice Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood College Michele Solomon Mission South Atlantic JAMES LAMB South Central Michael Harpe Accomplished Southeastern Robert Henley Southern Adventist University Lori Futcher Conference/Institution Directory 27 CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 Satellite Viewers P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 Witness 243 Baptisms GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 30 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 8 Carolina SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 10 Florida ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 12 Georgia-Cumberland 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789-3675 14 Gulf States FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 303-6611 16 Kentucky-Tennessee 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF 18 South Atlantic
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Cover Photo: A. Lee Bennett, Jr. Cover Caption: Florida Pathfinders Alexander Colon from Orlando Spanish, Irvin Gomez from Winter Park Spanish, Kayla Pyecha from Winter Springs, and Dasha Quintana from Pompano Beach participated in the Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee parade.
November 2007 • TIDINGS 3 Cover Feature
4 T IDINGS • November 2007 Called to ServeBy Allan R. Williamson
“Called to Serve” was the theme of the Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee, held at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, September 26-30, 2007. More than 5,600 were in attendance during the week, and on Sabbath that number topped 6,100 at the Camporee. This was the largest Union Path- finder Camporee ever held in North America. I want to thank the camporee planning committee, dedicated area co- ordinators, club directors, and staff for their tremendous help in supporting this camporee. The largest Pathfinder club at the camporee was Forest City Spanish, with 153 in attendance. The first Pathfinder club to register for the camporee was the Jackson, Mississippi, College Drive Trailblazers. Southern Union Pathfinders are now looking forward to attending the “Courage to Stand” camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 11-15, 2009.
More than 5,600 Pathfinders attended the 2007 Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee.
The Pathfinders kept busy each day earning honors at the Honor Mid- way, attending the Pin Trading School, and enjoying the Camp Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park with its wave pool, lazy river, and giant water slide. The Pathfinder Museum, hosted by Pathfinder historians Dixie and Ar- nold Plata, was a very popular exhibit. There were a variety of skilled and
November 2007 • TIDINGS 5 The snake brothers, Rus and Don Aldridge, teach curiously cau- Mike Cauley (center), president, Florida Conference, became a tious Pathfinders about the Albino Boa Constrictor in the Camp Master Guide during the investiture service on Sabbath. Other Kulaqua Nature Center. participants were Eric Stillwell, Sarasota Pathfinder director; Tif- fany Gedeon, Clearwater Eagles Pathfinder director; and Dave Jones, Florida Conference Master Guide director.
fun activities, including the Nature Center and the rodeo at Hope Arena. The Camp Kulaqua Zoo hosted more ship and network together. than 4,000 Pathfinders on Sabbath The Pathfinder song afternoon. On Thursday and Friday was sung at the begin- afternoon, drill and marching events ning of each program, and drum corps exhibitions were a followed by a camporee highlight. It is amazing to watch the song written by Smokey talents and skills of the Pathfinders Mountain Music Man, Bill as they perform. Teen Space was a Young, entitled “Called program where teens could fellow- to Serve.” Pathfinders provided quality music during the meetings. Ben Roy, owner and director of Quotes (Ben Roy’s Science Film); and Steve Varro, a Christian Girls chase three young calves in a race to see if they Illusionist, presented can beat the boys penning the calves. beautiful illustrations of God’s creation and love. vision; Manny Cruz, associate youth Candid Camera, through ministries director for the North pictures and music, captured the American Division; and Ken Rogers, Pathfinders in action during the vice president for student services day. You can view all the pictures at Walla Walla University. Each of the camporee at www.south- speaker challenged the Pathfinders to ernunioncamporee2007.info. the make a commitment to Jesus and be official Southern Union Camporee ready to serve. Hundreds of deci- web site. sions for baptism were made and will Inspirational speakers included be followed up by the club directors. José Rojas, Adventist Volunteer PathfinderRadio.com is an Inter- Ministries director for the North net ministry started by Ken Grant, American Division; Gordon Retzer, which shares music, sermons, and president, Southern Union Con- stories. All the messages from the ference; Tony Anobile, executive camporee speakers were broadcast Bob Bird helps Kim Rodriquez of Winter secretary for the Arizona Confer- live on PathfinderRadio.com (visit the Park, Florida, connect his model rocket as ence; James Black, youth ministries web site for details). Beau Bird watches. director for the North American Di- Sabbath morning began with a
6 T IDINGS • November 2007 Jamichael Folson, general manager of A drill team from South Atlantic Confer- Genesis Son and Kimberly Nandoo of PathfinderRadio.com, serves a customer ence marches blindfolded during the drill Apopka, Florida, visit the Pathfinder who wants to purchase a Pathfinder team competitions. Museum. Camporee souvenir.
grand parade of all eight conferences to “Called to Serve” for God and as we gathered for morning worship. country. This was a special tribute to A Master Guide investiture, along Desmond T. Doss, who received the with presentation of a Pathfinder Congressional Medal of Honor from Leadership Award and Pathfinders President Harry S. Truman for his Instructors Award, was held during heroism in World War II. Les Rilea, church service. James Black spoke civilian chaplain for the Southern about the miracle of feeding the Union, then presented a medallion 5,000 with the loaves and fishes of coin to all the Pathfinder leaders who the young boy, which he compared have served in the military. Medal- to being a Pathfinder. lions were also given to family mem- On Sabbath afternoon a bap- bers who had lost a family member tism was held, and 23 Pathfinders while serving their country. Patri- dedicated their lives to Jesus and His otic songs were highlighted by 17 Church. minutes of fireworks. The program Sabbath vespers was held dur- ended with a prayer of dedication ing a campfire program. After an to commit our lives to be “Called to appeal to accept the invitation to be Serve.” Dale Tunnell, Sr., pastor of the Gaines- ville, Georgia, church, baptizes Rebekak called to serve, Pathfinders joyfully Allan R. Williamson is the direc- Kuhlman, who was one of 18 Pathfinders accepted. tor of youth and Pathfinder ministries baptized during the Camporee. The program then transitioned for the Southern Union Conference.
Youth leaders gather during the Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee for a group photo: Arnold Plata (front row, left), Dixie Plata, Eliezer Melendez, Allan Williamson, James Black, John Swafford, Kevin Costello, Tony Anobile, Bill Wood (back row, left), Ron Whitehead, Stephen Brooks, and Daryl Howard.
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Carolina News
Evangelism Revs Up in Columbia Columbia’s breakfast of omelets and second annual pancakes. The proceeds car show event went to the Columbia organized by church school and Path- John Earnhardt, finder club. pastor, and his As people visited with enthusiastic one another or examined church mem- the unique cars and cycles, bers. every 30 minutes there While area was a drawing for a large car owners and print Bible or Christian cyclists show book. off their clas- Visitors also toured sics, church WBAJ, the popular Chris- members have tian radio station located Ro n Q uick an opportunity on the church grounds. os by to show com- “This annual event
Ph o t munity folks brings folks to our church [Above] John Earnhardt, pastor, stands the church and that would probably never with church member Al Landers and his school. The come for anything else,” granddaughter, Allie, next to Lander’s restored Pathfinder club states Earnhardt. “It just 1965 Mustang convertible. [Left] Earnhardt brought out makes it easier for them to and his wife, Crystal, ride in the Micro-Midget race car he built himself. The Earnhardt their “chuck return when we have our family used to build and race these tiny cars. wagon” to pro- evangelistic events.” vide vegetarian —BY RON QUICK On a beautiful Septem- to visit the classic mo- hot dogs and ber day, visitors flocked to tor cars and cycles that burgers. A certified chef the Columbia First church were on display. This was made everyone a special Attendees Relax at Hispanic Women’s Retreat A special weekend was cross outside with tears in held on September 28-30, their eyes. 2007, for Carolina’s His- The evening brought a panic women. More than hat and scarf fashion show. 250 arrived at Nosoca Pines The women made attrac- Ranch to enjoy the retreat. tive and funny hats. Joyce The presentations by Lupita from Greensboro won first Aragon, from the Southeast- place with her hat, “I won’t ern California Conference, starve.” It was covered with were very uplifting. all kinds of goodies—do- The Sabbath afternoon nuts, tea, cheese, and coins, “Tea Party” demonstrated just in case she ran out of an outreach tool to attract food. new interests to study the Nelly Alfonso from Bible. Three of the 30 visi- Raleigh commented, “This tors requested Bible studies. is one of the best women’s Each woman wrote a letter retreats that we ever had.” to God and nailed it to the —BY MARY ROMERO cross. Then they carried the
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Carolina News
Spartanburg Spanish Cuts Ribbon Ceremony Ro n Q uick os by Ph o t
Just over a year after the group to meet in the The positioning the first stone, Spartanburg Anglo church Lord blessed the Spartanburg Spanish where he was pastoring. a strong church held an inaugura- When the Hispanic stewardship tion ceremony in its new group grew to 40 people, and fund- church building on Sabbath, they began worshipping raising pro- September 8, 2007. Church in the Eddlemon Adventist gram. Frank leaders and members were School auditorium. A mis- Montenat excited to cut the ribbon on sion trip organized by the was elected its new church home. Spartanburg Anglo church as building In the early 90s, the to Simapan, Mexico, would committee late pastor, Bert Elkins, saw influence some local Adven- leader. They the need to start a Hispanic tist families to migrate to the found property at 3530 New Now, the more than group in the Spartanburg United States, adding to the Cut Road, close to Inman, 165 members belonging to area. The Oñates, Chávez, group. A wave of members S.C. The problem: it wasn’t the Spartanburg Spanish and Laboy families were coming from Roanoke, N.C., for sale. Finally, after much church are grateful to God among the first people to also increased the numbers. prayer, the Lord touched for turning their dream into gather to worship there. In 2002, the group orga- the hearts of the owners a reality. Later, David Dobias, pas- nized as a church under the who sold the 12 acres of –BY RON QUICK AND BECKY tor, also wished to support leadership of Carlos Molina, land for an incredibly low CARPENTER the Hispanic work, inviting pastor. price.
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Florida News
Drum Corps Represents Church in Community The All Nations The successful summer Seventh-day Adventist Con- ministry, by God’s favor querors Drum Corps was and grace, ended when named Florida State cham- doors opened for the drum pion at the May 27, 2007, corps to play at the West- Pathfinder Red Zone during minster Retirement Com- Florida camp meeting. This munity. The residents were honored title became the awestruck at first sight of door opener to numerous the pearl white drums as witnessing opportunities they braced for the earth- throughout the summer for shaking sounds to follow.
the 19 drummers from St. r ds Edwa Even the few who covered Petersburg, Fla. their ears or gripped their
The springboard for D a rre ll seats cheered and praised ministry came when colum- The State Champion All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Conquer- the group at the perfor- nist Waveney Ann Moore ors Drum Corps played their way into the hearts of audiences in mance’s conclusion. wrote of their success in the St. Petersburg, Fla., area this past summer. An impromptu ques- the St. Petersburg Times. An tion and answer forum invitation to perform at the As a result of this fancy discipline was an introduc- followed where Darrell Ed- Bringe Music Center in St. sticking performance, the tion to the Seventh-day wards, associate Pathfinder Petersburg was accepted All Nations church group Adventist Church. The director and drum corps di- by Beryl Mitchell, Path- received a personal invita- crowd’s enthusiastic cheers rector, provided an oppor- finder director, after one of tion from Muriel Whitman, prompted expressions of tunity for the residents to the Center’s annual Satur- Kenneth City mayor, to thanks from the mayor to learn about Pathfinders and day events was changed march in the city’s 50th the pastor, Michael Reid, the Seventh-day Adventist to Friday out of respect for anniversary Fourth of July and his congregation, along Church. the drum corps’ observance parade. For many, this with an invitation to march —by Mark and Carol Reid of the Sabbath. exhibition of precision and in next year’s city parade. School Receives Grant for Playground Equipment James E. Sampson School Memorial School in Ft. administrators Pierce, Fla., recently re- chose the Ori- ceived a $50,000 grant on product line to purchase new play- manufactured ground equipment. by Play Mart. Many hurdles were The Orion overcome in preparing name prepared
the documentation for the the way for os : Pr as h a nth P illy
grant. “There is much to students to Ph o t tell of how God’s direct learn about [Above] The student body an- intervention allowed this to how the Holy City will ticipated becoming an active come to pass,” says Debo- descend from behind the body on their new playground rah Dahl, principal. “I just middle star in Orion’s belt. equipment. [Above, right] Rob- praise Him for His good- A plaque will be added to ert Benton, mayor, officially opened the playground at ness to us.” The school has the equipment proclaiming the ribbon-cutting ceremony. been selected to apply for God’s glory and the signifi- [Right] Deborah Dahl, princi- another grant during the cance of Orion. pal, and students rejoiced at receipt of the $50,000 check.
present academic year. —by Deborah Dahl C a r los G cia
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Florida News
Little Hometown Soldiers Spread Goodwill Little Hometown Sol- • “To all those who have diers, based out of the St. suffered from the war, Petersburg, Fla., church, is don’t give up hope.” a group of children who —Ashley, 11 minister to children of mili- • “You are forever in our tary parents serving their prayers.” —Camry, 10 country. “Brightening their • “Thank you for de- day while you’re away,” is fending our country.” the message these ambas- —Amanda, 10 sadors of goodwill pro- • “Come home safe and claim wherever they go. sound.” —Kelvin, 5 Often, a mission will take them to nearby Mac- “At their early age, Dill Air Force Base where these children feel honored their ministry puts them to learn the preciousness of face to face with families. sharing,” says Elaine Hop- They also perform at veter- kins, the group’s founder ans’ hospitals and nursing and president. “They may homes, and show appre- Little Hometown Soldiers’ activities may be followed at not fully understand or ciation to those who went www.littlehometownsoldiers.org. agree to our presence in into harm’s way to preserve war, but they do know that a safe environment in comfort and support to their family members who God is still in control. We which children can grow. four grieving children and remain at home. support our troops and Recently, Little Home- their mother. Words of A collage of heartfelt their loved ones because, town Soldiers participated encouragement from these comments printed beneath to God and these brave in the funeral of a young youngsters constantly touch colorful photos in their souls, we are grateful.” father who gave all for his the lives of those who new book, An Open Win- —by Elaine Hopkins and country. They extended serve in distant lands and dow, include: Martin Butler
Churches Report from Around the Conference… Avon Park—More than 150 Orange Cove—Charter member joined the list of performers which daughters joined their mothers in Walt Cornealy was honored for included two pieces by the church’s celebration at a brunch catered by more than 30 years of service to the sanctuary choir. the church’s men. The Micheff sis- Lord. He and his late wife, Adeline, Sebring/Lake Placid/ ters from Three Angels Broadcast- dedicated their lives to serving God Wachula Spanish—A district meet- ing Network (3ABN) sang. through Bible studies, preaching, ing attended by members of these Fort Myers—Moonstarsun reaching out to the community, three churches met under the Roger joined his wife and children and making each member feel they theme, “United for Mission,” to in the Adventist faith on July 21, were important to God and a vital encourage one another and work 2007, when he was baptized by asset to the Church. fervently for the satellite evangelis- George Whitsett, pastor. For many Palm Coast—A multi-denomi- tic crusade presented by Rolando years, Roger was a Baptist pastor in national audience of approximately de los Ríos, Conference Hispanic Haiti, and then a bishop responsible 330 attended A Grand Variety Musi- evangelist. At the end of the cam- for 357 Baptist pastors and thou- cal Program in the Flagler Audito- paign, nine people in this district sands of church members. He plans rium to raise funds for the second were among the more than 500 to turn the Baptist mission he started phase of the church’s building pro- new members who were baptized in Haiti into an Adventist mission. gram. Soloists from the community throughout the Conference.
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Georgia-Cumberland News
Bulletin God in Shoes Brings Love Sixty women and nine experience.” The Georgia-Cumber- men representing women’s “All four land Conference, in part- ministries for the Confer- years have nership with South Atlantic ence traveled to Sneedville, inspired me,” Conference and Habitat Tenn., this September for says wom- for Humanity, needs work- a two-week God in Shoes en’s minis- ers to help build a home in event. tries volun- Atlanta, Ga. Call 678-482- God in Shoes is a teer Frances 1494 or email cdonovan@ ministry especially for McCarter. gccsda.com to sign up. women, by women. The “It makes a Eight churches
women travel to a chosen better person of G od i n Sh o e s worked together (Bow- community, get to know of me, and I man Hills, Cedar Ridge, the people, offer evening can do more Ladd Springs, Village Cha- meetings with refreshments, than I think.” sy o cou rte pel, Benton, Cleveland
and perform community This Ph o t Spanish, Cohutta, and East service. In Sneedville, two year God in Cleveland of the South God in Shoes volunteers help paint a house in houses were renovated, as Shoes helped Sneedville, Tenn. Central Conference) on well as another house in a women meetings in English and Rogersville. The group also and her 50-year-old handi- rooms, replaced carpet in Spanish at the Cleveland, hosted a “Take Time for Me capped son by power wash- one room, and installed Tenn., Mall. The team in- Day,” where they pampered ing, scraping and painting mini blinds and curtains. cluded pastors, seminary the women with new shoes, their home’s exterior. In “People warmed up to students, church members, haircuts, manicures, and the home of a single young us and trusted us as their and Ron Clouzet, dean of massages. mom with two children, friends,” says Donna Cran- the School of Religion at “God wants us to be they placed underpinning dall, secretary for the Con- Southern Adventist Uni- out there,” says Jo Dubs, on their trailer, fixed leaks ference’s women’s ministries versity. Conference women’s min- in the roof, mounted mini department. If you want The Hixson, Tenn., istries director, who began blinds, and purchased bed- to begin your own God in church recently held a cook- God in Shoes four years ding and sleepwear. In the Shoes ministry, contact Jo ing class. Two hundred ago. “And, seeing every home of an older woman Dubs at 800-567-1844. The people attended. Brenda year how God works out and daughter, they set dry- 2008 God in Shoes will take Walsh taught the class the details, things just open wall on two interior rooms, place in Atlanta. and Harold Mayer, Ph.D., up and evolve, it is a faith replaced a ceiling, painted presented a health lecture. —BY Tamara Fisher The Cumberland Heights, Tenn., church has operated a school since Coble School Opens New Building 1946, but in May had only Students, parents, staff, lounge, and a resource offices for the principal one student enrolled. As of and school supporters room, in addition to the and secretary. August, nine students had celebrated the grand The gymnasium enrolled. opening of the new is 60 by 105 feet The Duluth, Ga., John L. Coble Elemen- and has full high church celebrated its new tary School building school basketball debt-free status with a in Calhoun, Ga., on and volleyball mortgage burning cere- September 8, 2007. courts. The origi- mony. Their mortgage was The new $3.1 million nal school building $451,000. “It is because complex is 26,500 will be used for
of the Lord’s blessings,” square feet and has fis her the renovated caf- says Mario Cruz, pastor. seven classrooms, a eteria and multi- ama r a library, computer lab, t purpose needs. Visit www.gccsda.com music room, confer- Students cut the ribbon at the grand opening —BY BARBARA ence room, teachers’ ceremony. MITTLEIDER
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Georgia-Cumberland News
Knoxville Area Adventists Care for African Refugees Eight Ad- to accept a we rally behind each other, ventist churches number of our endurance increases.… in the Knoxville, these refugees. The mission field is here.” Tenn., area are Seventy-eight To learn more about making African families, who Adventist Refuge of Knox- refugees feel began arriving ville, visit the Knoxville more at home. in 2006, will First church website at Adventist Refuge come to the http://knoxville.netadven- of Knoxville A R K of Knoxville area. tist.org (ARK), which Even —BY Rebecca Brooks is a coalition though many of Adventist sy o cou rte of the refugees churches in co- Ph o t do not speak operation with Consolata (back row, center) and her family arrived in English yet, Bridge Refugee Knoxville on July 23, 2007, from Tanzania. ARK takes time Sponsorship, to get to know is currently helping three Republic of Burundia. them through singing, refugee families from the In a newsletter by ARK, teaching English songs, Sarah Gimbel, edi- playing games and sports, tor, shared that, due reading the Bible, helping to the years of war with transportation and and genocide in Bu- translations. A R K of rundi and Rwanda, “These families have A R K of many people fled a strong spirit to share in
to refugee camps in spite of the tragic circum- sy o cou rte
sy o cou rte Tanzania. The Unit- stances they have lived in Ph o t ed States govern- and among,” writes Gim- Ph o t ment, in coopera- bel. “Of course, they, like Vestina, her husband Inno- cent, and their three children, Brothers Enock (left) and Lambert ar- tion with the United each of us, will continue to rived in Knoxville on August 17, 2007, arrived in Knoxville on June from Tanzania. Nations, has agreed face hardships, but when 13, 2007, from Tanzania. Jamestown Becomes 153rd Conference Church The Jamestown, Tenn., and Lucille Kilby, having at Jamestown. “The Lord church became the 153rd prayed for more than 14 blesses us far beyond any- church in the Georgia- years just to see a solid thing we can imagine,” he Cumberland Conference, work established here, or said. “Other churches come August 18, 2007. Jack Wright, or Dan and to us for prayer.” “The Jamestown Marguerity Purple, Jim and The church has about church represents the Hellen Purple, and many 58 members who attend tangible reward of faith others whose vision has services. The church is lo nn i e cook when even a small group not been dimmed by the already paid for and was of believers are determined Rick Greve, Conference minis- slow but stable growth, is built by Alvin York, a World terial director for the northern to do something very big in region, and Joe Blevins, pastor, simply exhilarating,” says War I veteran famous as a service to God,” says Steve take part in the service. Joe Blevins, pastor. conscientious objector and Haley, Conference vice Lonnie Cook, who is hero. York built the church president for administra- day Adventists in Fentress the church’s Bible worker for his brother, and the first tion. “Less than five years County, Tenn.” and also operates the person to be baptized in it ago, there was no orga- “To hear the sto- church’s radio station, was was his niece. nized presence of Seventh- ries of people like Billy the fourth person baptized —BY Tamara Fisher
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Gulf States News
Bass Students Help Start New Church The Jesus First Adven- distributed students. However, tist Fellowship, which is more than when some in the the name chosen for the 7,000 pieces community were new Wiggins, Miss., church of literature. rude to the stu- group, was fully embraced They have dents, she began to as a ministry under the developed go with them, and sponsorship of the Bass important she is now a coura- Memorial church this past relation- geous door-to-door April. ships with witness herself. Wiggins is a small town the citizens At first with a population of 5,000 of Wiggins, Arinder’s fam- in the heartland of Stone and helped ily was not happy County in southern Missis- with wor- about her involve- sippi, and is the hometown ship services, The average children’s attendance is 50 percent of the adult ment with the of Drew Rester, an English personal attendance. Adventists. Then, teacher at Bass Memo- evangelism, during one of their rial Academy. One of the and community service pro- This summer the work community service days, focuses of BMA is getting grams. Another benefit has continued to move forward. students from BMA came students involved in min- been the students’ help in In July evangelistic meetings to their home and removed istry, hence, Rester had a developing an upbeat, posi- began, and, to date, 17 have damaged sheet rock left dream. “I’ve always wanted tive attitude and maintain- joined the Church by bap- from Hurricane Katrina. The an Adventist church in Wig- ing an energy level which tism or profession of faith. parents were so impressed gins. I also believe if we do fueled the new group’s The goal of the church is by the students that they not empower the youth to activities. to get everyone who joins still talk about them with serve, they will either leave A building was pur- involved in ministry. “We their family and friends. The or transition into the next chased and renovated. The don’t want to just play students have changed their generation of pew warm- church group’s mission is to church,” explained one of opinion. Today they are ers,” Rester explains. be ambassadors for Christ, the newly baptized mem- proud that their daughter Rester and Steve Vicaro, putting Him first by loving bers who is already leading has found a wonderful new Bass church pastor, began and praying for everyone in out in a Bible study class. church family. making plans. A call was the community and teach- Breaking barriers of The church now has made for volunteers, and 26 ing children about God’s bias is a vital part of the 31 members and is averag- students responded. With love. A children’s church ministry. As a new member ing more than 45 people in the help of several families and Sabbath school pro- Elizabeth Arinder began attendance each Sabbath. living in the Wiggins area, gram was held on the first helping to take students —BY REBECCA GRICE/ including Rester’s parents, Sabbath. Using round ta- door to door. At first she LESLIE LOUIS Wednesday night Bible bles, the format of the adult only agreed to drive the study and church planning services is that of a small meetings began. The group group Bible study with a desired a different approach thematic approach, using to church planning, and the Bible as the source of from the beginning nonAd- all discussion. ventists were invited to the Another group of stu- planning meetings. dents leads the activities for The student volunteers the children. After the sing- took part in a huge door-to- ing of hymns, prayer time, door project called the “Big and a wrap-up message by Scary Weekend.” The goal the pastor, everyone joins was to distribute litera- in a fellowship meal before ture to every home in the the academy students head Many new members have joined the church by baptism or profes- entire county. The students back to their campus. sion of faith.
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Gulf States News
Church Witnesses at Mule Trader Day As this year’s La- Mitchell and Bertha antique cars, draft horses bor Day dawned hot Kerby arranged and mules, wagon rides, and clear, members to have a health and other activities associ- of the Floral Crest awareness booth ated with Mule Day, the church in Bryant, for the past two members of Floral Crest Ala., headed 15 miles years at this annual church were there volun- down the road for event, which draws teering their time to offer the annual Mule Day thousands from free blood pressure checks celebration in Ider, Blood pressure checks and literature focusing the southeastern and literature focusing on Ala. Health and tem- on health and wellness were offered to all who area of the United health and wellness. perance leaders Patti attended the popular Mule Trader Day. States. Among the —BY PATTI MITCHELL
Auction Raises Money for Nehemiah Project The members of the gathered in the Olive Branch, Miss., church fellowship hall have not let the building of to bid on cakes its new church facility deter that were baked them from whole-heartedly by the men of supporting the Nehemiah the church. Six Project. The Nehemiah hundred dollars Project is a 52-day campaign was raised at designed to help pay for the the auction, rebuilding of Bass Memorial which put the Academy after Hurricane church more Katrina struck. than $7,000 After a business meet- over its goal. The members smile in anticipation of tasting the cakes being auctioned. Tom ing to select the brick for its —BY CHUCK Martin (right) was an excellent auctioneer, who also managed to buy one of new church, the members WOODS the cakes he was auctioning. Micklewrights Celebrate 50th Anniversary Ed and Katherine Mick- more than 11 years and tuary lighting. He is also lewright celebrated their started the musical group a member of the disaster 50th wedding anniversary known as Chelesta. Dur- response team, works with on Sabbath, August 11, ing those years, Ed drove the American Red Cross, 2007, with family, friends, the “Basshound” bus and, and served tirelessly after faculty, and students of though not a BMA staff Hurricane Katrina with the Bass Memorial Academy. member, he was actively recovery projects. Ed and Katherine met involved with the Acad- Ed and Katherine’s 50 in 1956 at Southern Mis- emy. years of love and service to sionary College and were Their commitment for each other, their children, married in Ft. Pierce, Fla., BMA and the Bass church and their church is a quiet on August 13, 1957. continues today. Katherine testimony to those who Thirty-five of their plays the organ and piano have been blessed by their 50 years of marriage for church services, while example. The Micklewrights cut the have been spent at Bass Ed can be found working —BY ALISSA JONES wedding-style cake which fea- Academy. Katherine was behind the scene on the tured their original bride and the music director for sound equipment and sanc- groom cake topper from 1957.
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Kentucky-Tennessee News
Lexington Church Welcomes New Pastor John Bradshaw, in Lexington. Seventh-day Adventist pastor, and his family Before Church. He has been a arrived in Lexington, Ky., Bradshaw was guest speaker at camp in July, 2007, as the new a Christian, he meetings and other similar pastor. Bradshaw’s wife, was successful events. Melissa; son, Jacob (7), in commercial Originally from New and daughter, Shannon radio, working as Zealand, Bradshaw has (4), made a family portrait a breakfast show worked for the past 12 complete. Bradshaw DJ. He hasn’t years as an evangelist with comments, “Lexington forgotten his Amazing Facts. He and has a wonderful church media background his wife, Melissa, have held family, a nice new church, and has brought public evangelistic meetings and a wonderful three- his broadcasting across the United States in teacher school. Lexington talents to ministry. cities such as New York, is a vibrant city, and He is the host of San Francisco, Dallas, St. we’re going to have many a radio program Louis, Seattle, Sacramento, opportunities as a church to heard on Christian Nashville, and Fresno. reach the people who live The Bradshaws radio stations from “And now the Lord has led here.” coast to coast. He us to Lexington,” Bradshaw Bradshaw has a passion their faith in Jesus Christ. is also the “voice” of The says, “and our whole family for soul-winning and He believes God is going to Hope Channel, the official couldn’t be happier.” training people to share continue to do great things television network of the —BY MARY C. EDMISTER Tullahoma Member Turns 100 Grace Allen Scott not one to question her a tent meeting and the min- ity to the fact that she has turned 100 years old on parents. For years she kept ister spoke on the seventh- spent most of her life not July 27, 2007. Her wonder- that secret in her heart and day Sabbath. At last she worrying—truly great ad- ful spiritual journey began never forgot it. had found what she had vice for everyone. when she was 13 been looking for —BY ALICE ARELLANO years old and her all those years. Sunday school She joined the gave her a memory Tullahoma, Highland verse card that got Tenn., church, her attention. It and is now the Academy stated: “Remember oldest member. Homecoming the Sabbath day Eventu- to keep it holy.... ally her husband Highland Acad- The seventh day is joined her in emy invites all alumni the Sabbath of the her faith. Her and former faculty to Lord thy God.” daughter, Kay, is Alumni Weekend, April She went married to John 4-5, 2008, “Renewing home and checked Fowler, who Friendships for Eternity.” the kitchen calen- served the Ken- Honor classes include dar and found that tucky-Tennessee years ending in three’s Saturday was the seventh After she was mar- Conference for many years and eight’s (2003, 1998, day. She couldn’t help ried she began her search as executive secretary. etc.). See www.high- wonder why her fam- to find a church that kept The church celebrated land-academy.com for ily didn’t go to church on the Sabbath. It was many Grace’s birthday on July 22. more information. Saturday, but Grace was years before she attended She attributes her longev-
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Kentucky-Tennessee News
William James Taitano, 1955-2007 William (Bill) James also attended Florida State leader in Florida. While was short, but loved to Taitano was born August 8, University in Tallahassee, there, he met Cindy Hodg- play basketball. He would 1955, and died September Fla. Bill started in the pub- es, and they were married say, “I can’t wait to get 2, 2007. Bill July 22, 1984, in the Forest to Heaven so I’ll be tall had been fight- Lake church. enough to dunk a basket- ing cancer for Before coming to ball.” He was also an avid the last several the Kentucky-Tennessee racquetball player. months. Conference, Bill had also Bill loved the Lord, Bill was served as a district leader his Church, and people in born in Vito, in the Georgia-Cumberland general. He had a passion Guam, where Conference. He was serv- for spreading the Gospel he grew up and ing as a district leader in through literature and per- attended grade the Carolina Conference sonal witnessing. He loved school and high when he was invited to his family, the publishing school. He become the publishing ministry, and his fellow served in the director for the Kentucky- workers. U.S. Army from Tennessee Conference. He He is survived by his March, 1975 to served as the publishing wife, Cindy; one daughter, March, 1978. and public affairs and reli- Breanna; one son, Mat- Following his gious liberty director from thew; and his mother, military service, June, 2006, until the time of Chong, who still lives in he attended lishing work as a literature his death. Guam. Gulf Coast Community evangelist in the Florida While Bill took his College and received an Conference in July, 1981. work seriously, he also A.A. degree in 1980. He He later became a district had a sense of humor. Bill
Volunteers Help to Replace Murfreesboro’s Roof The is a project, temperature communica- soared close tion goes to to 100 de- the churches grees, but that of the Confer- didn’t stop ence, an- 40 volunteers nouncing the who went to project and the Murfrees- requesting boro church volunteers. on August Among the volunteers for 19, 2007, to Before After replace a flat this project roof over the placed with a pitched roof, led by Bob Wint, pastor, was a man wing of the fellowship hall, restoring the structural in- from Clarksville, Tenn., and from a local company who where the kitchen, rest- tegrity of the hall that was Duane Brown, a member had helped move the air rooms, Pathfinder room, threatened by the years of of the Madison Campus conditioning previously. and the community ser- leaking when it rained. church. Helping Hands —BY PHYLLIS BOND vices office reside. The project was orga- depends strictly on vol- The flat roof was re- nized by Helping Hands, unteers. Whenever there
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South Atlantic News
Sumter Member Turns 107 The Berea entitled, “The Sweet some call her at Berea, church family Fragrance of Love.” was born to the late Mary hosted a birthday Ann McGainey Magdalene and Bungie celebration for shared special re- Burns in 1900, in Sumter Earline McCoy marks. County, S.C. She was mar- at the National Her son, Ju- ried to the late Israel Noah Health Care Facil- nious Spann, gave “Eddie” Spann in 1917, and ity in Sumter, her a dozen red to this union they were S.C., on July 28, roses, Berthina blessed with eight chil- 2007. McCoy, who White gave her dren: Sadie, Ethel, Birdie turned 107 years a dozen yellow Maude, Corine, Junious, old, is a resident roses, and all the John, Mary Ruth, and at the facility members of Berea Gladys. McCoy became a Earline McCoy (seated) is pictured with her oldest where the staff daughter, Ethel Wright, and Robert Green, Jr., church signed a gi- widow, married Ed Rose, love and respect pastor of Berea church in Sumter, S.C. ant card. Two more and was blessed with two her, mostly for her of her children, more children: Samuel sense of humor scriptures from Psalm Ethel Wright and Jerome and Franklin. She and love for God. 119:105-112, after which Gladys Williams, joined lost her husband Ed in an The birthday celebra- one of her favorite songs in the celebration as well. accident and married Oli- tion began with prayer by was sung by the guests, A second celebration was ver “Hooks” McCoy who the pastor, Robert Green, “What a Friend We Have held by her children the passed in 1964. Jr. Joseph Taylor, elder, in Jesus.” A poem was next day. —BY NANCY KENNEDY read one of her favorite read by Nancy Kennedy, Mother McCoy, as AND LORETTA BLACK Ephesus Church Ushers Ebenezer Center Make a Difference Holds Open House
The ushers of Ephesus church participated in a food drive. Anne Alberty (left), an open house hostess; Zettie Lanham, com- munity service director; Charlene Jenkins; and Dorothy Sheppard The ushers of the Hunger in Rowan County.” enjoyed the open house. Ephesus church in Salisbury, The ushers of this con- N.C., recently participated in gregation are truly making a The Ebenezer church The center services a Postal Service Community difference with not only the in Augusta, Ga., had its the church and commu- Food Drive. Their participa- food drive, but an on-going first open house for the nity year-round, providing tion was so significant that “Bread Ministry” where they Community Service Center. food, clothing, housewares, the director of the initiative pass out bread to the people The event took place July furniture, water, and food sent them a hand-written in their community. 15, 2007, and was hosted baskets on special occa- letter of thanks for their as- —BY MAE BROWN by the community service sions. sistance to help “Stamp Out department. —BY ZETTIE LANHAM
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South Atlantic News
State Honors Franklinton Member The Lord blessed the was informed that she was she should be the one to Franklinton church fam- too valuable to let go. She receive the honor. In ad- ily with multifaceted gifts then became a permanent dition to this recognition, so that everyone in the employee. Turner and 14 other indi- Franklinton-Louisburg area There were those who viduals were selected from could benefit from the light questioned her praying with all of the state nominees to of truth. students and parents over fi- receive the Highest Award Among those who nancial issues, and reported for Excellence because joined the church family her for taking extra time to their service to the state of was Ann Turner, a retired help needy students. Many North Carolina represented septuagenarian accoun- were concerned because of outstanding performance. tant, who had relocated to what they considered to be Personnel director Wright Franklinton from New York her over zealous approach and Governor Easley stated with her husband. She lost of caring for troubled young that Turner “set an example Ann Turner, a member of no time in sharing her skills people. What they did not for state employees every- Franklinton church, received of finance with the church know was that Turner was where.” They applauded the Award for Excellence for the North Carolina State Em- family. In time, she helped letting her light shine so her for her “excellence in ployees. to develop what has now that others would receive public service.” become a very efficiently the benefit of the truth, The faculty, staff, and Not quite a decade operated finance depart- that God cares…even for students of North Carolina ago, the Privette, Dunston, ment. students. State University, as well as Wilson, and Person families Turner took a tempo- Ironically, when ques- the surrounding communi- of Franklinton and Louis- rary assignment at the North tioned about who should ties, benefit from the light burg, N.C., decided to share Carolina State University receive the Most Valuable that Turner has allowed the the light of the Gospel with where she assisted students Employee of the Office Lord to shine through her. their neighbors. To that with the financing of their Award, those who criti- —BY LOÑIETA THOMPSON end, a Branch of Zion was education. When the time cized her actions the most, CORNWALL founded in Franklinton. arrived for her to leave, she overwhelmingly voted that Vacation Bible School Makes a Splash Vacation They also wor- Bible school is a shiped Him with “whole church” theme-related effort, and runs activities, singing, smoothly with crafts, snacks, the dedication and water of its staff and games. the prayers A fun-filled and support of week ended with other church awarding cer- members. Such tificates, present- an effort ran ing backpacks very smoothly Some of the VBS staffers prepare the children The children enjoyed making crafts each filled with school for the games. evening. recently at the supplies from Philadelphia themed vacation Bible example to “plunge” into the community church in Burlington, N.C. school, August 12-16, 2007. obedience, worship, cour- services department, and a Staffers encouraged the Twenty-nine children from age, faith, and service. The pizza party sponsored by children to “Make a Splash ages 3 to 12 (17 from the children learned about Jesus the AYS department. with Jesus” in a water park community) followed Jesus’ from daily Bible stories. —BY VEDA HOWELL
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South Central News
Conference Members Work with Lockheed on Orion Space Project Aerospace firm works simulators, some flight AMCOM – parts for with Lockheed on Orion hardware mechanisms, tanks – then aero- project. For Infinity Technol- and possibly software space, with the F-22, ogy, Inc., a contract to work development and which was another with Lockheed Martin Space other services, said step toward Orion. In on the next-generation Guy Juzang, Infinity’s hindsight, what has vehicle for human space president and CEO. been the end of the flight is both a wonderful The overall contract process was set at the Tim e s opportunity and a logical has three phases and beginning,” Juzang extension of the work that runs 27 years. said. “Each step was a has come before the Orion Infinity employs building block.” project. 120 people today, Juzang said Infin-
Infinity was founded with offices in eight Mer ci er/ Hu nt s v ill e ity today has the best in Huntsville in 1989 by states. During the past staff it’s ever had, and Guy and Alicia Juzang, a few years, revenue the company is now husband-and-wife team averaged nine to 10 pointing to the next who had been working for million. phase, becoming a Digital Equipment Corpora- Guy Juzang said og r ap her: M ic h a e l $20-million-a-year
tion and Dynetics before the company began Ph o t business.” striking out on their own. by providing Mon- Guy Juzang, president of Infinity Technol- Our story has Devout Christians, the Ju- santo in Decatur, with ogy, says, “Those real traumatic experi- been tough, but we zangs named the company a system to allow it ences that you go through—when you have keep getting some of with the aim of giving God to scan all its safety success, it helps you understand why this them most enviable had to happen.” the glory and set about documents. But then opportunities,” Juzang working to build a com- there were lean times, the company, but by 1993, said. “We always seem pany that could move into he said, that challenged the it was providing work for to get in on the beginning the aerospace and, ulti- company’s ability to survive. the F-22, the most advanced of something big.” mately, space fields. Infinity He said Alicia Juzang, the jet fighter in the world. The Guy and Alicia are is described as an aerospace company’s chairwoman, company said it has worked members of First church in engineering, systems, soft- oversees operations. An with the U.S. Army, Air Huntsville Ala. They have ware, and technical services Alabama native, she is Force, and Lockheed Martin four children, three girls company. The Orion project extremely detail-oriented, Aeronautics for 14 years, and one boy: Guielle, Pa- is charged with building a which has been essential to and has worked on opera- tria, Marisa, and Deshon. human space flight system the company’s growth and tion flight program software The Juzangs continue to to transfer astronauts to and success, Guy Juzang said. for the Apache Longbow give God the glory for their from the International Space Guy Juzang, a self- helicopter, the C-130, and success. They look forward Station, the moon, Mars, described “Air Force brat,” other aircraft, including the to the day, when man will and other destinations, ac- who was born in Korea and F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. travel from place to place in cording to Lockheed Martin. grew up mostly in Albu- Following a nomina- space without the need of Infinity, which estab- querque, N.M., has focused tion from Lockheed Mar- today’s technology. lished a successful relation- on business development. tin, Infinity was the Small Reprinted with permis- ship with Lockheed Martin “Those real traumatic expe- Business Administration’s sion from “Beginning of for avionics software and riences that you go through, subcontractor of the year Big Things for Infinity.” other work it performed when you have success, it in 2000. That relationship Published in the Huntsville on the F-22 fighter jet, will helps you understand why with Lockheed also helped Times, September 11, 2007. provide engineering and this had to happen before spur the chance to do Orion —By BRIAN LAWSON, Times fabrication for Orion’s main that did,” he said. work, Guy Juzang said. Business Writer engine simulators, solar ray The beginnings of the “We moved from the simulators, propulsion tank 1990s were a hard time for ground, doing work with
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South Central News
Morningstar in Vicksburg Launches “Mission 66” Morningstar church in proximity to the church. this facility), and Vicksburg, Miss., had the This service is provided on Jackson Street privilege of spearheading Mondays, Wednesdays, and Baptist church. and inaugurating a new Fridays. The longterm goal Each of the food ministry program in of the program is to pro- aforementioned Vicksburg named “Mission vide meals Monday through is currently pro- 66.” Friday in the community. viding meals for The food ministry is It is a partnership between the community. designed to target and serve Morningstar, Salvation Army Mayor meals to those in close (the meals are served at Laurence Leyens of Vicksburg is a staunch supporter of Captain Patrick Lyons (left) of the Salva- tion Army; Laurence Leyens, mayor; and this ministry to Jonathan Smith, pastor the community and is actively for the people of Vicksburg seeking additional food and to believe that our civic resources for the program. leaders can provide all the The food ministry is social services needed by the brainchild of Jonathan the community.” This phi- Smith, pastor, born out losophy was well received of his initial meeting with by Leyens, and “Mission 66” Leyens to introduce himself. was born. Several women from the Morningstar church join Patrick Lyons Smith conveyed his philoso- —BY Michael Harpe (left) and Jonathan Smith in the food ministry. phy, saying, “It is unrealistic
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Oakwood College
Summer Institute Challenges Faculty in Online Instruction
Participants pose for a group shot at the conclusion of the summer institute.
In May, 2007, the This summer institute University, DePaul Univer- mer institute had only posi- UNCF/Mellon Faculty Pro- provided an opportunity sity of Chicago, and the tive comments to share, grams at Spelman College for faculty from various Penn State: Rena Pallof, ranging from, “This was granted the request made Historically Black Colleges Keith Pratt, and Janossy the most organized confer- by the Oakwood College and Universities (HBCUs) and Stevie Rococo. These ence I have been to,” to department of faculty de- to meet and share strate- presenters taught the par- “[We] congratulate you and velopment and research to gies and best practices ticipants how to conduct your team on the excel- host a teaching and learn- aimed at strengthening the an online course, and how lent Mellon HBCU Institute ing institute from August teaching and learning en- to introduce and incor- you organized at Oakwood 13-15, 2007. Subsequently, vironment. The total of 43 porate both blogging and College. [We are] sure all Oakwood was awarded faculty members who were podcasting as classroom attendees learned a lot and $29,574 to facilitate the de- in attendance included learning tools. Participants our students will benefit velopment of a summer in- representatives from Fisk were challenged to develop from the training we re- stitute that would focus on University, Miles College, a short podcast for integra- ceived.” “Moving Beyond Face-to- Stillman College, Talladega tion into one of their exist- Cynthia Spence, direc- Face Instruction to Blended College, Tuskegee Univer- ing courses. In addition, tor of the Mellon-UNCF and Online Instruction.” sity, and Alabama A & M they developed tools for Summer Institute, remarked Under the direction of University. both blended and hybrid that she was impressed Edith Fraser, Ph.D., direc- Some of the best na- courses. Each faculty mem- with the proposal and the tor of faculty development tional experts in distance ber committed to incor- well-designed institute. The and research at Oakwood learning were invited to porating these concepts tools offered to faculty will College; Hannah Chambers; present information for into their teaching, shar- be instrumental in bridg- and Pamela Henry; more transforming traditional ing this information with ing the digital divide for than 50 faculty members classroom instruction into their respective campuses, students of color. from other institutions were online teaching. Among and developing a virtual —By Edith Fraser invited to attend the event the presenters were faculty network to enhance faculty on Oakwood’s campus in from Fielding Graduate collaboration. Huntsville, Ala. University and Capella Participants in the sum-
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Oakwood College
College President Well Suited for Occasion Report as a top- the Department of Public tier institution Safety and Transportation, in the national directed by Chief Lewis rankings of the Eakins. With all of this publication’s positive news surround- newest guide ing the occasion, it’s no to historically wonder students packed black colleges the Natatorium, immedi- and universi- ately following chapel, to ties (HBCUs), witness the president’s his- and received toric dive as he flawlessly very positive executed his entry into press regard- more than 12 feet of water, ing its achieve- fully clothed. Afterward, ment. Oak- everyone was invited wood occupies to the Oakwood Market President Delbert Baker takes his promissory dive into Oakwood’s campus pool. the 22nd slot, Square for complimen- outperforming tary ice cream. Curious He promised that well attended, the sanctu- Alabama A & onlookers wanted to know when enrollment num- ary was almost filled to ca- M University, which came two things—what the fate bers hit 1,800, he’d do pacity, replete with camera in at number 26 on the list of that three-piece busi- something special to mark crews, photographers, and of best HBCUs in America. ness suit would be, and the occasion, but that reporters from local news Institutional ratings are whether or not it would wasn’t enough for Delbert stations. A six-foot banner based on SAT and ACT be salvageable or trashed. Baker, Oakwood College that read, “Congratula- scores taken into consider- Those answers lie in the president. He wanted tions, Oakwood College, ation by ranking officials. hands of the cleaners, and to really make a splash. on a record enrollment of That same morning, the president might very So, when the fall enroll- over 1800,” spanned the Oakwood was also the well want to hold on to ment numbers peaked at breadth of the platform first institution in northern that suit for his promissory 1,824, Oakwood’s chief behind program partici- Alabama to become the dive from the high board, administrator climbed the pants, and a lively praise recipient of the Storm- forthcoming when enroll- diving board at the cam- team led song service with Ready Supporter Award, ment hits 2,000. pus natatorium and took anticipative exuberance. a program sponsored by —By Michele Solomon a celebratory dive—in his Baker congratu- three-piece suit and tie, no lated the enroll- less! It was the fulfillment ment management of a standing promise team, directed that is about seven years by Jason Mc- old, but there were those Cracken, for a job who had their doubts that well done, and Baker would actually take thanked everyone the plunge. for doing their The celebrations part in bringing began Tuesday morning, Oakwood to this October 2, at the regularly eventful point. scheduled student cha- It was just pel, with a high-spirited one week prior student body, faculty, and to this event that staff gathering expectantly Oakwood Col- at the Oakwood campus lege was cited in church. Though usually U.S. News & World Onlookers take advantage of a photo-op following the momentous occasion.
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Georgia-Cumberland Feature Achieving
ExcellenceBY REBECCA BROOKS A.W. Spalding Elementary School, practices that em- located in Collegedale, Tennessee, is phasize the Natural the first school in the Southern Union cycle of learning to receive the Adventist EDGE (Edu- and differentiated cators Delivering GREAT Education) instruction. Teach- School of Excellence award. The ers deliver GREAT Southern Union Conference depart- education with a ment of education presented this variety of learning award to A.W. Spalding on October styles in mind, mak- 2, 2007, at a special ceremony held in ing sure that stu- the Collegedale church. The School dents are motivated of Excellence award signifies that the at every level and school has satisfactorily completed in all areas of study. the criteria outlined in the Southern A. W. Spaulding has Union Conference Adventist EDGE given special atten- Union, Conference, and school officials proudly display the Handbook, and is now proclaimed as tion to improving “School of Excellence” award, check, and flag: Conrad Gill, Ed.D. (front row, left), Southern Union education director; the first exemplary school among its how the institution Murray Cooper, A.W. Spalding principal; Cynthia Gettys, 194 elementary school piers. meets students’ Ph.D., Conference vice president for education; Ed Wright, Requirements for this prestigious individual needs, Conference president; Don Duff, D.C. (back row, left), school award reflect the investment, dedica- according to Murray board chair; Gordon Retzer, Southern Union president; Gene tion, and commitment that it takes to Cooper, principal. Brewer, Ed.D., Southern Union education development spe- cialist; Diane Ruff, Southern Union education associate. actualize an educational program that “I am pleased exceeds the accreditation standards that A.W. Spalding Southern Union,” says Cynthia Gettys, of the Adventist Accreditation Asso- is the first school to achieve the full Ph.D., Conference vice president for ciation (AAA), the Southern Associa- award designation. It is a testament education. tion of Colleges and Schools (SACS), to the teamwork between students, “The Adventist EDGE is Southern and the Council of International and parents, and teachers in this school,” Union’s response to the North Ameri- Trans-regional Association (CITA). says Cooper. “It is an opportunity to can Division’s Journey to Excellence, The criteria require a level of rigor step back and praise the Lord for the a document that calls for changes and in keeping with the true essence of blessings and the gifts He has be- improvements in Adventist education excellence. stowed on us and our constituency.” and in schools for the 21st century. The A.W. Spalding validation visit Along with the Adventist EDGE The Adventist EDGE,” explains Con- was based on the Adventist EDGE School of Excellence award, A.W. rad Gill, director of education for the Comprehensive School Improvement Spalding also received a custom- Southern Union Conference, “calls for Initiative. The team that visited A.W. designed school of excellence flag exemplary schools in all categories. Spaulding based their validation on and a check for $18,000 from the It is the Southern Union’s compre- the acronym “GREAT” and specifically Southern Union Conference Adventist hensive school improvement plan identified where excellence had been EDGE “SMART” (Schools Making a designed to implement the Journey achieved in the following areas: Real Transformation) Fund. Accord- to Excellence. Our teachers, schools, G – God-centered, ing to Cooper, the money will be and conferences have to be inten- R – results-oriented, in an used for continued staff development, tional to ensure that Adventist educa- E – environment that is safe and to purchase three active boards with tion in the Southern Union is the best nurturing, electronic pens, and other school available product in the communi- A – aligned with Adventist and projects. ties we serve. We know and clearly national standards; and a “It is an important milestone for understand that ‘Excellence is never T – team effort. Spalding Elementary, Georgia-Cum- achieved by accident.’ It takes hard A.W. Spalding has adopted best berland Conference, and the entire work, along with much prayer.”
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Southern Adventist University
Secret of the Cave Released Nationally Secret of the Cave, a Roy, who uncovers what to the townsfolk of the focused adventure film feature film created by is behind the puzzling small Irish fishing village explores themes of for- Southern Adventist Univer- events that are a mystery he is visiting. The family- giveness and selflessness. sity with assistance from Secret of the Cave was students and faculty, was awarded the Crystal Heart released on DVD in Sep- Award, at the Heartland tember, 2007. Film Festival in Indianapo- The DVD is available lis, Ind., last year, and the nationally at Blockbuster, Dove Foundation’s Family- Movie Gallery, Hollywood Approved Seal. Video, RedBox, online Southern Adventist at BarnesandNoble.com, University worked with ChristianBook.com, Silver- Carmel Entertainment and Platters.com, CDUniverse. First Look Studios in mak- com, Amazon.com, and ing the DVD available for AdventistBookCenter.com. release. Based on a 1920s For more information children’s book of the go to secretofthecave.com. same name, Secret of the —By Lori Futcher Cave is a suspenseful tale of an American boy, Secret of the Cave DVDs are available nationally at Blockbuster.
Southern Celebrates Continued Growth Enrollment at Southern 1995. Freshman headcount wellness center expansion ing and enrollment servic- Adventist University is at a is at 535. and a new nursing build- es. “We never want to lose record high for the eighth Since 1995, South- ing. our personal touch. Stu- year in a row. This marks ern has added graduate “In spite of growth, dents find a unique faith the twelfth consecutive programs, incorporated a we intentionally maintain environment here that is year of continuous growth. School of Visual Art and a learning environment distinctively different from The total number of stu- Design, opened a new based on networking, the larger public universi- dents enrolled for fall 2007 science building, added small groups, and personal ties and colleges. It’s what is 2,640—47 students more distance learning, and interaction with profes- makes us very special.” than fall 2006, and 1,049 expanded student housing. sors,” says Vinita Sauder, —By Lori Futcher more students than fall Under construction is the vice president for market-
Students Get Plugged In at Ministries Expo Southern’s student featuring ministries such as Jesus but for them to side the classroom. body spent an evening literature evangelism, small experience Christ them- “It gives us the op- after vespers on Septem- groups, Bible work, and selves,” says Kevin Kibble, portunity to see what’s out ber 7, learning about and Christian drama, were set assistant chaplain. there,” Paris says. “To get joining many of South- up outdoors near the Col- Senior business major plugged in and make a ern’s ministries during the legedale church. Taylor Paris says the event difference on campus, in eighth annual Ministries “It’s always been a was a wonderful chance the area, and around the Expo. goal here at Southern not for students to continue world.” More than 30 booths only to tell students about their spiritual growth out- —By Anh Pham
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Southern Union News
Children Graduate from KidZone Bible Guides
Emmaus Elementary School students, Columbus, Miss. Jacksonville, Fla., First church students
Three youngsters from Exson is the coordinator. As life. I started listening more an appeal to accept Jesus. Tennessee were the first each student completes the at church.” Besides a response sheet to Southern Union graduates guides, a diploma is present- KidZone presents be returned to an instructor, from the Voice of Prophecy’s ed during a worship service. doctrines with stories and each lesson also features an new KidZone Bible Guides: Six have already graduated illustrations that junior-age activities page with games, Terry Hampton of Afton, from KidZone, and more are youth enjoy, and is designed puzzles, and other fun things Zack Barnett of Sevierville, studying. to be used by vacation Bible to do. and Juliana Castellaw of Eleven students at the schools, baptismal classes, KidZone is free to chil- Dyersburg. Emmaus Elementary School and elementary schools, as dren in the U.S. and Canada Locally operated Dis- in Columbus, Miss., enrolled, well as for sharing door-to- as a correspondence course. cover Bible Schools have studied, and graduated door. Children worldwide will be enrolled many in KidZone. together. Topics for the 14 les- able to read the guides on- One of the most active Ten-year-old Stephen sons include creation, the line when a new VOP web- schools is at the Jacksonville John Jordan, who attends fall, salvation, baptism, site, kidsvop.com, launches First church, where Evelyn the Athens, Ga., church, says prayer, the Ten Command- early next year. The website he enjoyed learn- ments, the Sabbath, health, will also have additional ing more about death, the second coming, activities for kids that are not God. “That helps and Heaven. included in the lessons. me to change my Every guide includes —BY Eldyn Karr
After studying the KidZone lessons with retired pastor Roy B. Thurmon, 8-year-old Juliana Castellaw of Dyersburg, Tenn., Stephen John Jordan, Athens, Ga., became the first graduate to be baptized. church Zack Barnett, Sevierville, Tenn., church
26 T IDINGS • November 2007
Southern Union Feature Mission Accomplished By Sara Bernal
Two hundred ences and to appreci- student missionaries ate the efforts of the consecrated their time students and publish- this summer to work ing directors. as literature evange- This year, the lists. For more than students also paid a two months, students special tribute in mem- from various Adven- ory of Hailu Kidana- tist academies and merian, an Ethiopian colleges joined the 10 student from Antillean canvassing programs Adventist University in throughout the South- Puerto Rico, who died ern Union, taking the Ro n Q uick after he was struck message of salvation Union and Conference leaders pose with summer MagaBook literature by lightning while door to door to thou- evangelists during their retreat at Nosoca Pines Ranch in Liberty Hill, S.C. canvassing in Miami, sands of people. Florida. Hailu was More than 200,000 honored and remem- books, including Steps to Christ and Before the start of each program, bered through recent photographs, The Great Controversy, were distrib- 30 student leaders in the Union and in the words of Les McCoy, uted to 1.2 million doors, generating gathered at Atlanta Belvedere church youth publishing director of the 3,000 Bible studies given by students in Decatur, Georgia, for an annual Florida Conference: “Hailu lived a and church members. The mission week of intense training, covering life of service, and our hearts will not culminated with evangelistic crusades such areas as inventory, finances, forget his sacrifice.” Many students in some of the states and 30 individu- organization, and territory. Six Bible shed tears as they remembered the als were baptized. workers met at the same place to example of love shown by a student train and prepare spiritually to teach who, in 45 days, had touched so the Gospel to others. For three days, many lives. they fasted in anticipation of the When asked about goals for outpouring of the Holy Spirit and next summer, Rocky Davis, youth His blessings. publishing director for the Southern As a result, four people in Geor- Union, said the plan is “to raise our gia surrendered their lives to God program standards higher, do one- after the evangelistic series presented on-one mentoring to students on by Esteban Hidalgo, the official the field, and be more involved with Bible worker for the Atlanta territory. evangelism.” This year, the summer After a three-week series in Bible and winter programs, including the prophecy presented by several Bible MagaBook industry of the Southern workers in Louisville, Kentucky, 17 Union, will have added up to more individuals were baptized. Another than $1,000,000 through the sale and 600 continue receiving Bible studies distribution of Christian literature. throughout the Union. Sara Bernal, junior broadcast The students celebrated a suc- journalism student at Southern
Bern al cessful 10-week program at their Adventist University, toured with the
S a r annual end of summer retreat at literature evangelists in five states Esteban Hidalgo, Bible worker for the At- Nosoca Pines Ranch, in Liberty Hill, during the summer, photographing, lanta program, also canvassed to generate South Carolina. They had the oppor- writing articles, shooting video, and more Bible studies. tunity to share outstanding experi- interviewing students.
November 2007 • TIDINGS 27 Obituaries
ALBOCK, Doris Davis, 90, born Aug. 14, 2007 BONDRANKO, George, 85, born Aug. 7, 1921, CUNNINGHAM, Matthew Moss, 19, born Jan. in Quitman, MS., died Jan. 12, 2007 in Meridian, died March 31, 2007. He was a member of the 25, 1988, died May 20, 2007. He was a member MS. She was a member of the Meridian First Charlotte Sharon church. of the Collegedale, TN, church. church. BRANHAM, Florence, 73, born April 29, 1934, DAUNS, Robert Joseph, 80, born June 15, ALDRICH, Myrtle, 93 born Oct. 7, 1913, died died Nov. 4, 2006. She was a member of the 1927, died Jan. 26, 2007. He was a member of June 16, 2007. She served the denomination South Brevard church in Palm Bay, FL. the Sandhill church. for more than 30 years as a missionary in Iraq BREWER, Shirley W., born May 9, 1937, in DAVIDSON-HUMPHRIES, Clarice, 85, born and as an LPN at Walker Memorial Hospital in Robertson County, TN, died Aug. 12, 2007 in July 14, 1921, died Feb. 25, 2007. She was Avon Park, FL. She was a member of the Avon Springfield,TN . She was a member of the Cross a member of the Jacksonville First church in Park, FL, church. Plains, TN, church. Jacksonville, FL. ARMSTRONG, Willis, 101, born Aug. 3, 1905, BROOKS, Tressie Marie, 89, born July 11, DAVIS, Buford, 90, born Feb. 21, 1916, died Dec. died Dec. 20, 2006. He was a member of the 1921 in Grand Bay, AL, died March 18, 2007 in 11, 2006 in Smith’s Grove, KY. He was a member Sebring, FL, church. Grand Bay. She was a member of the St. Elmo of the Sandhill church. BARNES, Edward, 98, born Nov. 8, 1908, died church. DELILLO, Pasquale (Pat), 83, born April 5, 1924, March 28, 2007. He was a member of the Florida BROWN, Gordon L., 89, died June 16, 2007. died Aug. 25, 2007. He was a member of the Living church in Apopka, FL. He was a teacher, band director, and principal Florida Living church in Apopka, FL. BARNES, Iva, 97, born Feb. 16, 1910, died July at Fletcher Academy until his retirement in the DESMOND, Imelda A., 105, born Nov. 16, 1901, 18, 2007. She was a denominational teacher 1980s. died June 12, 2007. She was a member of the for 42 years: 1930-37 Clarksville Elementary; BUCKMAN, Sylvia May (Jack), 87, born Oct. Apison, TN, church. 1937-39 Colorado Springs Elementary; 1939-43 18, 1919, died Aug. 21, 2007. EVANS, Robert, 81, died June 8, 2007. He was Kansas City, MO Elementary; 1949-1958 Mount C0NE, Donald, 76, born June 18, 1930, died May a member of the Meister Memorial church in Vernon, OH Elementary; 1958-1982 Orlando 13, 2007. He was a member of the Florida Living Deer Lodge, TN. Junior Academy; and taught missionary children church in Apopka, FL. EVANS, Todd Alexander, 36, born Jan. 7, at the Far Eastern Division in Singapore for two CABEY, Reginald, 80, born Oct. 20, 1926, died 1971, died Sept. 19, 2007. He was a member years. She was a member of the Florida Living Dec. 5, 2006. He was a member of the Silver of the Collegedale, TN, church. He was formerly church in Apopka, FL. Springs Shores church in Ocala, FL. employed by Southern Adventist University. BEERBOWER, Richard, 77, born April 22, 1930, CARROL, James, 36, born Aug. 10, 1970, FOLL, LoyGeorge, 94, born Feb. 2, 1913, died died Aug. 25, 2007. He was a member of the died March 16, 2007. He was a member of the March 29, 2007. He pastored for 32 years in Sebring, FL, church. He served as a literature Communities West church in Loxahatchee, FL. the Southern and Lake unions, and served as a evangelist and a pastor for more than 20 years. CATES, IRMA “Franny,” 93, died April 6, 2007. hospital chaplain in the Potomac and Wisconsin BEERS, Constance, 92, born Dec. 3, 1914, died She was a member of the Memphis First church conferences. He was a member of the Walker Sept. 16, 2007. She was a member of the Avon in Memphis, TN. Memorial church in Avon Park, FL. Park, FL, church. She served 20 years in the CHASE, Arthur, 84, born Jan. 29, 1923, died FOLL, Melvin, 70, born May 31, 1937, died denomination as activity director at New England June 6, 2007. He served as a denominational Sanitarium in Melrose, MA, and in the dietary June 20, 2007. He was a member of the Silver Springs Shores, FL, church. pastor in Michigan and Tennessee; as a theology office at Florida Hospital Altamonte, FL. professor; and woodworking and guitar building BENNETT, Catherine, 85, born Feb. 12, 1922, CHRISTAKOS, Peter George, 92, born Jan. 12, 1915, died Aug. 23, 2007. He was the founding teacher at Caribbean Union College, Maracas, died June 25, 2007. She was a member of the Trinidad, West Indies. He was a member of the Silver Springs Shores, FL, church. pastor of the Blythewood church in 1974. CIRIGLIANO, Anthony Paul, 56, born May East Pasco church in Zephyrhills, FL. BENNETT, Ercel, 92, born Feb. 15, 1915, died FOLL, Ruth, 94, born April 4, 1913, died May 7, March 24, 2007. Her 20-year employment 26, 1951, died June 25, 2007. He was the former senior pastor of the Columbia First 2007. She served the denomination for more than included being a librarian at Southwestern 30 years as a teacher at Broadview Academy, Junior College in Keene, TX, and a teacher at church in Lexington, SC. He served from 1998- 2002, at the same time traveling and giving Atlantic Union College, and Southwestern Healderburg College in South Africa. She was Adventist University. She was a member of the also a supportive pastor’s wife for more than 40 evangelistic lectures. He was the senior pastor at the Morganton church for seven years. Upon Avon Park, FL, church. years. She was a member of the Walker Memorial FORD, Dr. Augustus C., Jr., 87, born Jan. 11, church in Avon Park, FL. leaving the Columbia First church he moved to Boone, NC, to serve as pastor until transitioning 1920, died April 16, 2007. He was a member of BINKLEY, Georgia, 78, born Aug. 30, 1928, into full-time Christian evangelistic ministry. He the Collegedale, TN, church. died Aug. 12, 2007. She was a member of the was a popular speaker at camp meetings and FOSTER, Dr. Augustus, Jr., 80, April 8, 1927, Sebring, FL, church. evangelistic events across the country. Pastor died April 29, 2007. He was a member of the BISSMEYER, Gary W., born March 1, 1960 in Tony also authored and co-authored Revelation Avon Park, FL, church. Louisville, KY, died Feb. 5, 2007 in Louisville. He Made Simple and They’ve Tampered with the FOUTCH, Ruth Howell, 84, died Feb. 6, 2007. was a member of the South Louisville church. Word. He spoke regularly on 890 AM, WBAJ She was a member of the Duluth, GA, church. BLACK, Catherine ‘Kitty’ Broome, 83, born Christian Talk Radio in Columbia, and developed FULLER, Dr. Forrest LaVerne, 80, born Dec. Nov. 21, 1923 in Union County, died July 15, and taught an extensive Bible study instruction 5, 1926, died May 16, 2007. He served as a 2007 in Charlotte, NC. She was a member of the seminar. missionary in India from 1951-1956, and as Charlotte Sharon church. CLARKE, Aureta, 88, born March 4, 1918 in the assistant treasurer for the Southern Asia BLACKMON, Waldron Monroe-”Nick” Sr., 70, Kansas, died June 24, 2007. She was a member Division. He was a member of the Collegedale, died Aug. 30, 2007. He was a member of the of the Fairview, NC, church. TN, church. Florence First church. CLOAR, Nellie Marie, 88, born June 19, 1919 in GORDON, Loretta, 94, born March 31, 1913, BODNER, Daniel P., 60, born Oct. 9, 1947, died Jonesboro, AK, died Aug. 17, 2007 in Jackson, died April 24, 2007. She was a member of the July 7, 2007. He was a teacher in the Adventist TN. She was a member of the Jackson, TN, Silver Springs Shores church in Ocala, FL. school system for 37 years. He was a member church. HALCOMB, Della, died Oct. 30, 2006. She was of the Hickory church. COLLINS, Effie, 100, born Oct. 17, 1906, died a member of the Taylor Mill church. BONDRANKO, George, 85, born Aug. 7, 1921 Feb. 22, 2007. She was a member of the Florida HANSCOM, Julianne Weaver, 86, born Sept. in Yale, VA, died March 31, 2007 in Charlotte, Living Church in Apopka, FL. 16, 1920 in Bridgeport, CT, died June 28, 2007 NC. He was a member of the Charlotte Sharon COLLINS, Orla L., 84, died March 23, 2007. He in Fletcher, NC. church. was a member of the Upward, NC, church. HARRISON, Charles, 75, born Jan. 20, 1932,
28 T IDINGS • November 2007 Obituaries died March 19, 2007. He was a member of the member of the Myrtle Beach, SC, church. SNELL, Rupert Augustus, 85, born March 9, Morganton church. MERTZ, James Allen, 70, born Jan. 17, 1937, 1922 in Dale County, AL, died May 28, 2007 in HARRISON, Gloria A., 75, born April 2, 1932, died March 8, 2007. He was a member of the Dothan, AL. He served the Church as a literature died July 9, 2007 in Morganton, NC. She was a Myrtle Beach church. evangelist and literature evangelist leader for member of the Morganton church. MILES, Rodney, 73, born Feb. 12, 1934, died more than 30 years. He was a member of the HILL, Raymond, 98, died March 26, 2007. He June 24, 2007 in Jackson, MS. He was a member Dothan, AL, church. was a member of the Florida Living church in of the Community church. SNYDER, Charles H., 87, died July 1, 2007. Apopka, FL. MOODY, John Parker, 48, born Oct. 4, 1958, He worked as a hospital administrator and HOPE, Samuel Larry, 67, died Jan. 22, 2007. He died June 18, 2007. He was a member of the conference treasurer, and was a veteran of the was a member of the Spartanburg church. Spartanburg church. U.S. Army. He was a member of the Ridgetop, HORNBECK, Delbert, 76, born Aug. 23, 1930 MUTH, Alice M., 87, born 1920 in Centertown, TN church. in Wichita, KS, died July 26, 2007. He served as KY, died June 10, 2007 in Louisville, KY. He was STONE, Glyda Lucille, 83, born March 11, 1924, the business manager at Madison Academy, as a member of the Louisville First church. died April 4, 2007. She was a member of the patients’ accounts manager at Fletcher Hospital, NEIDIGH, Rodger Vincent, 91, born Aug. 1, 1916 Collegedale, TN, church. and manager of Homestead Farms Health Food in Burlington, IL, died Aug. 29, 2007. He was a STRAWN, Nora, 87, born Feb. 2, 1920, died Store. He was a member of the Tryon, NC, member of the North Knoxville church. March 2, 2007. She was denominational church. PARKHURST, Eugene, 72, born Feb. 5, 1935, employed for more than 15 years as a medical IPES, Thomas Peter, II, 90, born on April 21, died March 20, 2007. He was a member of the records librarian for the Adventist Health Systems 1917, died Aug. 4, 2007. He was a member of Melbourne, FL, church. in hospitals in Florida and one in Georgia. She the McDonald Road, TN, church. He had pastored was a member of the Walker Memorial church in PATRICK, Joseph, 83, born June 16, 1923, died Avon Park, FL. Adventist churches in New Jersey, California, Feb. 21, 2007. He was a member of the Sebring, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Norfolk, VA. FL, church. SWINSON, Reba, 85, born Sept. 2, 1922, IVANOSKI, Dorothy, 90, born Dec. 4, 1916, died Sept. 25, 2007. She was a member of the PEAT, Corinne, 81, born July 1, 1925, died Feb. Collegedale, TN, church. died June 23, 2007. She was a member of the 22, 2007. She was a member of the Sebring, Sebring, FL, church. FL, church. THOMAS, Wilda, 80, born Nov. 6, 1926, died Feb. 22, 2007. She was employed at the Glendale JACKSON, Vernal, 77, born April 10, 1929, died POMEROY, Cecil, 88, born Dec. 19, 1918, died Jan. 2, 2007. He was a member of the Silver Adventist Hospital in Glendale, CA, and the March 16, 2007. He was a member of the Florida Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Springs Shores church in Ocala, FL. Living church in Apopka, FL. KELLEY/HOLT, Elizabeth, 87, born Oct. 28, MD, for more than15 years. She was a member of QUICK, Ann, 97, born Oct. 28, 2009, died May 1, the Walker Memorial church in Avon Park, FL. 1919, died Sept. 4, 2007. She was a member of 2007. She was a member of the Florida Living the Kress Memorial church in Winter Park, FL. TROYER, Diane, 57, born Jan. 11, 1950, died church in Apopka, FL. May 2, 2007. She was a member of the Avon KENDALL, Bessie Mae, 94, born Aug. 31, 1912, RAMPTON, Barbara Helen (nee Winch), died June 19, 2007, in Charlotte, NC. She was a Park, FL, church. 83, born January 22, 1924, in Wyong, New TURNER, Lillian (Lil), died at the Rosedale member of the Goldsboro church. South Wales, Australia, died July 9, 2007 in LEE, Martin Lloyd, 59, born Sept. 4, 1947, Manor Nursing Home in Latonia, KY. She was a Hendersonville, NC. member of the Taylor Mill church. died June 17, 2007. He was a member of the REEVES, Lewis, 93, born April 19, 1913, died Collegedale, TN, church. VIGRASS, Wilbert J., 91, born April 28, 1916, Jan. 13, 2007. He was a member of the Kress died June 18, 2007. He spent many years LIGHTHALL, Dolphus Haysmer, 88, born Oct. Memorial church in Winter Park, FL. 28, 1918, died June 17, 2007. She was a member volunteering at the Niagara Falls, NY, church, RETZER, Dorothy Mae, 84, born Aug. 9, 1922 before moving to Collegedale, TN, where he of the Collegedale, TN, church, and a retired in Bayonne, NJ, died Aug. 5, 2007. She was a professor from Loma Linda University. volunteered at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah, member of the Ooltewah, TN, church. TN. He was a member of the Collegedale, TN, LUNA, Catholene, 90, born Aug. 12, 1917, died RODDY, Jennie Madeline, 90, born June 25, church. Sept. 10, 2007 in Jackson, TN. She was a faithful 1916 in Providence, RI, died Jan. 18, 2007 member of the Jackson, TN, church. VITAL, Everett R. Sr., 91, died May 23, 2006. in Dyersburg, TN. She was a member of the Since 1981 he and his wife Margaret, who MAPLES, Mary Edith, 87, died June 24, 2007 Dyersburg church. preceded him in death in 1997, were committed in Morganton, NC. She was a member of the SAUDER, Harvey Louis, born Dec. 22, 1922, to passing out literature to educate those who did Morganton church. died July 31, 2007. He served the church as a not know the Lord. He self-sponsored and passed MARTINEZ, Jerameel, 27, born May 8, 1980, pastor, conference evangelist, and youth leader. out 64,000 Steps to Christ, more than 800 Bibles, died July 25, 2007. He was a member of the He was a trust officer at Loma Linda University, the and more than 60,000 pieces of literature. He was Avon Park, FL, church. Upper Columbia Conference, and the Columbia a member of the Knoxville church. MAULDIN, Dr. Lloyd W., born April 30, 1923, Union, besides serving as Stewardship and Trust WEBB, Elizabeth, 101, born April 1, 1905, died died April 4, 2007. He was a member of the Services officer for theT rans-Africa Division. He April 24, 2006. She was a member of the Florida Collegedale, TN, church. He served the church was a member of the Calhoun, GA, church. Living church in Apopka, FL. as a teacher in various capacities in the Far SCHANSON, Gerald Whitlock, died Jan. 19, WHEELER, Faye, 79, born Aug. 9, 1927, died Eastern Division; as well as educational secretary; 2007. June 7, 2007. She was a member of the Florida and as chairman of the English and education SCOTT, Eima, 96, born Aug. 3, 1910, died Feb. Living church in Apopka, FL. departments at Columbia Union College. 2, 2007. She was employed by Florida Hospital WIESNER, Verla, 98, born May 23, 1908, died MCCANDLESS, Glenn M., 44, born Nov. 9, as the head nurse of the maternity floor. She March 19, 2007. She was a member of the East 1962, died March 8, 2007. He was a member of was a member of the Florida Living church in Pasco Church, Zephyrhills, FL. the Collegedale, TN, church. Apopka, FL. WILKINSON, Gerald H., 89, born May 14, 1917, McDONALD, Doris Lucille, 76, died Feb. 16, SHERBONDY, George, 89, born Jan. 22, 1917 died April 13, 2007. He was a member of the 2007 in Mobile, AL, born April 30, 1916 in Mobile, in Aspen, CO, died Nov. 24, 2006 in Fletcher, NC. Collegedale, TN, church. AL. She was a member of the St. Elmo church. He served the Church as a pastor in Colorado, WILSON, Brewer Shirley, 70, born May 9, 1937 MCGRADY, Jay, 49, born Aug. 18, 1958, died Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Ohio. Robertson County, TN, died Aug. 12, 2007 in Sept. 12, 2007. He was a member of the Kress He was a member of the Fletcher church. Springfield,TN . She was a member of the Cross Memorial church in Winter Park, FL. SMITH, Trinh Tuyet Drab, 41, born Sept. 12, Plains, TN, church. MERTZ, Allen, 70, born Jan. 17, 1937 in 1966, died Jan. 9, 2007, in Belmont, NC. She was Washington, DC, died March 8, 2007. He was a member of the Charlotte Sharon church.
November 2007 • TIDINGS 29 Florida Feature
Satellite Viewers Witness 243 Baptisms BY ABEL PAULÍN An interactive and simultane- 444 small groups among 52 churches the evangelistic campaign would be ous baptismal ceremony on April 21, began studying the Bible course, The disrupted. Instead, he petitioned the 2007, saw 243 individuals baptized in Faith of Jesus. Two hundred and fifty Lord to take away his symptoms until several Florida churches at the close individuals were baptized during these the series was completed, and then he of the satellite uplinked Florida NET preliminary meetings. would go to the hospital. 2007 evangelistic campaign, “Confir- “The night I was presenting Pastor de los Ríos’ prayer was mando la Fe de Jesus” (Affirming the the message ‘See It to Believe It,’ I granted, and he was without pain until Faith of Jesus). expressed my conviction that we Sunday afternoon after the campaign. More than 500 total baptisms in should trust Jesus no matter what He then went to the hospital, was Florida resulted from the April 14-21, the circumstances,” says de los Ríos. diagnosed with a heart attack, and had 2007, series presented by Rolando de “However, no one in attendance to undergo a catheterization. los Ríos, Conference Hispanic evange- knew that I was experiencing that “With God’s help, it is my pur- list. It was broadcast from the Forest faith in my own soul.” pose to continue ministering for Him City Spanish church and downlinked De los Ríos, a former heart bypass as long as He so desires it,” says the throughout North America and parts of surgery recipient, had been stricken veteran evangelist and radio preacher, South America and Africa. that morning with a burning pain in his “and I am completely assured that the Three months prior to the satellite chest and shortness of breath. He knew God in whom we trust will sustain us campaign, ministers and laypeople in if he gave in and went to the hospital, until the end.”
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Florida Workers’ Retreat–March 9-11. 21-25. Steve Green, Rudy Micelli, and Pine Lake Retreat, Groveland. Online Registration for New/ Beloved, plus Advent Brass. Complete calendar online– Speaker: Jack Harris. Love offering will be received. http://www.floridaconference. Transfer Students– Reservations required. Details: Dec. 3-Jan. 11. Details: www.festivaldeotono. com/calendar.html [email protected] or 407- com/, [email protected], Pathfinder Events–http://www. 331-3249. Christmas Break– or 321-662-1073. floridapathfinders.com/ or call Dec. 20-Jan. 6. Health Summit Orlando – Feb. 407-644-5000 x127. Georgia-Cumberland 1-9. Do you need motivation Singles’ Ministries Events and Complete calendar online– Announcements and new ideas for health mailing list information. http:// www.gccsda.com ministry outreach? More than www.asamcf.org/, djmiller4000@ Walker Memorial Academy Habitat for Humanity Project– 25 seminars will be taught earthlink.net, or 386-789-3235. 60th Anniversary is being Oct. 14-Dec. 2. Atlanta, GA. including the following brand Adventist Book Centers– developed for the 2007-08 new offerings: Forgive to Pathfinder Teen Backpacking– Winter Park: 800-765-6955. yearbook. If you are willing Live, Reaching Out to Your Nov. 2-4. Miami: 305-805-9900. High to share some of your best Community, Foundations of Springs: 386-454-7956. Pathfinder Junior Event–Nov. memories for the publication, Health Ministry (earning college Shop online: http://www. 2-4. contact Jeannette Zesch at 863- credit), Women’s Health, and floridaconference.com/abc/ or Family Ministries Boot Camp 453-3131 or fax your submission Family Health. To learn more order by e-mail: FloridaABC@ Training–Nov. 2-4. Atlanta to: 863-453-4925. about this exciting training, floridaconference.com Belvedere Church. Festival de Otoño (Fall which is co-sponsored by the Adventist Bookmobile Adventist Education Week– Festival) Fifth Anniversary – North American and Inter- Schedule Nov. 5-10. Conference-wide. Nov. 10. 5:30 p.m. Life Center American Division Departments Church, 63 E. Kennedy Blvd., Nov. 17. Naples. Invitational Elementary Choral of Health Ministry, go to www. Festival–Nov. 8-9. Georgia- Orlando. Music performances nadhealthsummit.com Nov. 18. Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers in Spanish and English by Shores, Arcadia, Lakeland, Cumberland Academy. Lakeview, Winter Haven. Southern Union Departmental Dec. 1. St. Petersburg. Council–Nov. 9-17. Adventist Satellite System Dec. 2. Clearwater, New Port Pathfinder Teen Leadership Richey, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Training Event–Nov. 30-Dec. 2. East Pasco in Zephyrhills, Plant Festival of the Family–Dec. 8. City. For Installation in the Atlanta Area, Call Dec. 8. Sunrise. Gulf States Dec. 9. Plantation, Lauderhill. Women’s Ministries Autumn (SEC: Mt. Olivet.) Renewal Retreat–Nov. 2-4. Camp
Dec. 15. Tallahassee. Alamisco. Kaz Sanocki - 404 791-3093 Dec. 16. Perry, Cross City, Youth Rally–Nov. 2–4. Bass Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Memorial Academy. Belleview, Inverness. Elders’ and Deacons’ Meeting– Planned Giving Clinics and Nov. 30–Dec. 2. Camp Alamisco. Seminars Executive Meeting–Dec. 11. Dec. 1. Communities West in Conference Office. Loxahatchee. Bass Finance Committee–Dec. 12. Dec. 15. Victory in Port Saint Teleconference. Lucie. Winter Haven Church Concert Kentucky- Series. Details: http://www. Tennnessee winterhavensda.org/, Conference Association Board [email protected], or Nov. 27. Jan. 15. March 11. 863-224-2196. Conference Executive Nov. 17. Jennifer LaMountain. Committee 6:00 p.m. Nov. 27. Jan. 15. March 11. Dec. 8. Gale Jones Murphy Highland & Madison Academy Sunset Christmas Concert. 6:00 p.m. Boards N nov. 2 nov. 9 nov. 16 nov. 23 nov. 30 Dec. 7 Atlanta, GA 6:41 5:36 5:32 5:30 5:29 5:30 Power of Prayer 2008: Nov. 29. Jan. 17. March 20. Experiencing God’s Presence Charleston, SC 6:24 5:20 5:16 5:14 5:13 5:14 Conference Board of Charlotte, NC 6:24 5:18 5:14 5:12 5:11 5:12 prayer emphasis weekend–Jan. Education Collegedale, TN 6:41 5:36 5:32 5:29 5:28 5:29 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 14. April 10. huntsville, AL 5:48 4:42 4:38 4:36 4:35 4:36 morning worship services and Jackson, MS 6:06 5:01 4:58 4:56 4:55 4:56 4:00-6:00 p.m. Forest Lake Louisville, KY 6:38 5:32 5:27 5:24 5:23 5:23 Church, Apopka. Facilitator: Dr. Southern Adventist University Memphis, TN 6:01 4:55 4:51 4:49 4:48 4:49 Joseph Kidder. Details: svatel@ Miami, FL 6:36 5:33 5:30 5:29 5:30 5:31 forestlakechurch.org or 407-869- Online Winter Registration– Nov. 12-16. Montgomery, AL 5:50 4:46 4:42 4:40 4:40 4:41 0680 x16. nashville, TN 5:46 4:40 4:36 4:33 4:32 4:33 14th Annual Retired PreviewSouthern–Nov. 15,16. Orlando, FL 6:37 5:33 5:30 5:29 5:29 5:30 Denominational and Hospital Thanksgiving Break–Nov. Wilmington, NC 6:14 5:09 5:05 5:03 5:02 5:03
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