GLEANER March 25, 1986 ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE REPORT OF MARCH 2 AND 3, 1986 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING By Lawrence T. Geraty, Board Secretary and Atlantic Union College President

The Atlantic Union Col- course, but the trustees held the line to enable more of our lege Constituency met young people to attend Atlantic Union College. (All of our February 16, 1986, as sche- sister colleges are raising their tuition from 5 to 8 percent next duled to elect a new Board year.) AUC will have no increase in general fees, and there of Trustees for the ensuing will be only inflationary increases for the dormitory and other quinquennium. This new student housing. When comparing AUC's rates with other group of trustees met for the colleges in New England, our students get a bargain. In order first time March 2 and 3 on to make our school homes more attractive to students, a ma- the college campus. Under jor refurbishing program is under way so that the dormitory the able chairmanship of rooms will be newly painted, clean and attractive for oc- Elder Philip Follett, Atlantic cupancy in the fall. Union Conference Presi- In actual fact, the slight rise in certain expenses next year at dent, the trustees worked Atlantic Union College will be covered for most students by a their way through a long and concomitant rise in scholarship and grant money that will be crucial agenda. The highlights of their actions include the available. It is a myth that the cost of Adventist education at adoption of a balanced operating budget for 1986-87 of just AUC is prohibitive. During the 1985-86 school year every over $6 million, the consideration of a proposed physical student who requested financial aid received it. Government master plan for the campus, and the honoring of several grants and loans are still available for next year, and some teachers for their years of dedicated service to the youth of scholarship money has even gone begging this year. The col- Atlantic Union College. lege itself has set aside increased funds for merit and worthy The Board heard the good news that enrollment was up students. Furthermore, work opportunities on and off cam- second semester over first semester and that occupancy in pus are unparalleled in the history of the college. For anyone the men's dormitory was also up over the previous semester. qualified and willing to work, the college can guarantee a That our good students are happy with the education they well-paying job far in excess of minimum wage. are receiving is evidenced by the fact that 100 percent of the The trustees slashed tuition in more than half for foreign Honors Core Students from first semester returned for students who come to AUC to learn English in the program second semester. Furthermore, prospects are bright for a offered by the English Language Institute. So those students continuing increase in enrollment for next fall. for whom English is a second language can now get a special The trustees are committed to a quality Christian educa- break at AUC until they are proficient enough in English to tion at an affordable price, so no tuition increase was voted take regular course work. for next school year except for the accepted rate of inflation. "The 1986-87 budget is a tight one, but it is realistic and Even that 3.9 percent does not begin to cover the cost of in- workable," says Vern Siver, AUC's new Business Manager. creased energy, insurance, and academic expenses, of [Concluded on page 6]

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contains 25 percent alcohol. That's about, and doesn't leave a child WHAT'S A PARENT almost as strong as whiskey and twice wondering what you're taking. Tell TO DO? as strong as most wines. Finding your children how you feel about tak- cough syrups that are alcohol and nar- ing drugs, and what it means to use (A continuing series on Substance Abuse) cotic free is difficult, yet possible. Cold drugs appropriately. Karen Steele MacDougall, M.A., C.A.C. tablets contain amphetamines to pre- Remember, if we are open with our vent drowsiness, and diet pills are am- children regarding our use of drugs, phetamines. often combined with we have set the stage for them to other drugs. discuss drug use with us. Prevention I'm not advocating a total drug-free begins with factual, fearless com- existence. There are times when drugs munication. Let us give our children are necessary and appropriate to use. every advantage as they grow and But we do need to evaluate our use of develop their own attitudes about medications and think seriously what drugs. messages we're sending our children. If your child needs medication, ex- plain the purpose for it, how long it needs to be taken, and what type of drug it is. Teach your child to take About Our Color Photos medications that are prescribed only The cover photo snapped by Mary Miller of Ver- for him or her, and to follow the direc- non, VT, was taken with a Minolta camera, 50mm lens. Mrs. Miller, a housewife, titled the photo tions carefully. Check the labels for "Cold Water" and was taken in Rockingham, VT. over-the-counter drugs and avoid It received Honorable Mention in the 1985 Gleaner those medications that contain Cover Photo Contest. alcohol, narcotics, and ampheta- The "Rabbit Tracks" photo accompanying the nature feature by Leon Strickland on page 4 was ibt mines. (If you have any doubts, your taken by Edith R. Leach of Auburn, MA, with a Our children are growing up in a pharmacist will be able to assist you.) Nikkormat camera, 90mm telephoto lens. Ms. society that condones the use of Also, explain to your children what Leach is a retired office worker. Her photo also alcohol and drugs; Seventh-day drugs you are taking. This sends the received Honorable Mention in the 1985 Gleaner Cover Photo Contest. Adventists do not. What can we do to message that drugs are OK to talk instill healthy attitudes in our children regarding alcohol and drug use? • First, we must look at our own drug habits. Are you quick to take drugs when you need some "Z's," eat too well, sneeze, cough, itch, can't bend LETTERS TO THE EDITOR over, or can't stay awake? Or do you try other methods of relief before Dear Editor: Dear Editor: opening the medicine cabinet? I thank God for Mrs. MacDougall's ar- Do you accept letters from in-laws? My Children notice these things and ticles on substance abuse, and look for- wife is a native New Englander—Heath, ward to sharing them with my substance MA. You folks in Binghamton, Syracuse develop their habits and attitudes ac- abuse class. and another place or two remember her as cordingly. Our society teaches us that Aaron Talley your favorite teacher, Gladys Knott. I hope no amount of discomfort is accep- Wilton, NY Syracuse has by now forgiven me for steal- table. This can be seen by watching * • * • ing her. Good as she was as a teacher she medication commercials on TV, and is even better as a wife. She has eleven rib- by the enormous amount of medica- Dear Editor: bons from the Texas State Fair for rugs and tions available over the counter at the I was pleased to read the letter from Mr. quilts, seven blue, one red, three yellow. drugstore. Drugs are wonderful for Loring expressing his appreciation for an Her mother taught her real well. Go by those times when nothing else works, article regarding music printed in the Professor Dave Knott's place at AUC and Gleaner. I. too, would like to express ap- ask Rose Marie to show you what a Texas but all too often we tend to avoid any preciation for the articles written by Elder quilt looks like. other methods of relief and drugs Amundson for they were of superior quali- Your article on Mabel Vreeland— become the immediate answer to any ty. Also, the information sent in by Leora February 11—is of special interest to me, discomfort. Although this is not DeWitt has been very enlightening. What since Mabel was my adopted mother-in- always a major problem, it has the pleases me is that it appears that Elder law. Gladys and Mabel are cousins; but potential to grow. If one pill works, Brogden will continue to write articles that since it didn't seem right not to have a two will work better, and this will enlighten and uplift us as a people. mother-in-law, I adopted Mabel. We multiplication has endless possibilities. You have a weighty responsibility to both enjoyed the arrangement. We who "But," you may ask, "is it really a print what will be to the honor and glory of become acquainted with older persons can God. I felt it necessary to write and say that only regret that we could not have known problem if the medication is doubled? anything you can print to help me be closer them in their prime. After all, it's just a drug anyone can to what God would have is appre- Were it not for the southwest—pause buy in any drugstore." Perhaps it ciated as much as a warm spring day after while everyone tilts their nose—I'd say would help to read the labels of some a long cold winter. New England was the prettiest place in the of the drugs you are taking. Alcohol, Thank you. country. narcotics, and amphetamines are fre- Most sincerely, Sincerely, quently found in over-the-counter Esther White E. M. Gifford, Jr. medications. NyQuil, for example, Dixfield, ME Burleson, TX You may be getting the idea that it is quite common to see rabbit tracks in the snow. This is often true for there are rabbits of one or more of the dozen or so kinds in the United States nearly everywhere you go—even in the city. Rabbits usually hop. Can you tell which way a rabbit was traveling from his tracks? Stories in the snow. There are so many things you can tell and guess quite accurately from tracks in the snow. You can tell about how fast the creature was traveling, about how big he was, where he came from, where he was going, what kind he is, what he is doing there and what he accomplished. You can even tell something about his personality, his determination, his decisiveness or lack of it, his curiosity, his weight, and sometimes his height. When a rabbit is going at his average pace there are two or more feet distance between hops. His small front feet touch first, then he reaches ahead of his front footprints with his long back jumping legs and big hind feet and leaves the larger of the two pairs of footprints. The direction you have to go from the smaller pair of footprints to the larger pair is the direction the animal is going. Squirrel tracks look something like small rabbit tracks but the long toes are more distinct. Rodents—mice, rats, muskrats, and many others have paired tracks directly opposite each other. When the larger animals walk they have alternating tracks. Many of them, like the deer, place their back feet in the track the front feet have made mak- ing a double slightly overlapping track. One frosty full moonlit night in Maine, I saw a sizable object as white as the deep fluffy snow moving with unbelievable speed in a hundred-foot diameter circle. I quickly stopped my car by some trees near where the drama was being enacted in a field just beyond. A snowshoe rabbit (varying hare) pure white ex- cept for his eyes and eartips in a wild frenzy of moonlight madness was racing some ghostly competitor, invisible to me, with sudden bursts of speed and occasional ten- or fifteen-foot leaps that sent a great spray of snow into the air to float sparkling down in the moonlight. I slipped away without disturbing by Leon Strickland him—still playing in the snow in the brilliant light of the moon. I wonder how some curious reader of stories in the snow would I was walking up Briar Creek near Otego, New York, one have read the story of those tracks. winter morning when I came across the tracks of a cottontail rab- bit and followed them. They skirted the creek a ways then turned east toward Briar Creek Road. They passed through a brushy area and into a fairly open pasture, then abruptly the trail ended. Only a little brush of wings in the snow was left on either LOOK UP side of the last tracks to tell the story. Some large bird of In the morning, at 11/4 hours before sunrise, in the southern skies, look prey—probably a red-tailed hawk or possibly a great horned Mars (SSE-3/4 way up), Saturn (S—over I/4 way up), Halley's Comet owl, had snatched the rabbit away. A simple story in the snow. E—near horizon), Spica (SW—nearly 1/4 way up). Arcturus You, too, can read stories in the snow if you are where there SW—over 1/2 way up). Antares (S—nearly 1/4 way up). Vega (E-3/4 y up) and Altair (ESE—nearly 1/2 way up). In the northern skies look for is soft snow long enough for stories to be written. I told stories of Capella (N—right on horizon), Regulus (WNW—close to horizon), Deneb real adventure observing wild creatures to a group of (ENE—I/2 way up), the Dippers and Cassiopeia. (Jupiter will rise a little church school children one day and one of them, Tommy ahead of the sun). Gibbs—maybe ten years old then—asked if I would go with him In the evenings, in the southern skies, at 11/4 hours after sunset look for Aldebaran (WSW-1/2 way up), Rigel (SW—I/3 way up), Betelgeuse after school looking for animals on the family farm. It was a very (SW-1/2 way up), Sirius (SSW—I/3 way up), Castor and Pollux cold day with a strong blustery wind and deep drifting snow. It (S—nearing sky center), Procyon (S—over 1/2 way up) and Regulus was nearly sunset that short winter day before we came upon a (SE-1/2 way up). In the northern skies look for Venus (W—close to the fox track. With nothing more interesting in sight, we followed it. horizon), Capella (WNW—nearly 3/4 way up), Arcturus (ENE—near horizon), Deneb (N —right on horizon). The Dippers and Cassiopeia. It meandered along near the forest edge. Occasionally there was On March 30 the moon is close to Antares. On April 6 Mercury is near digging in the snow possibly for mice. We came to a little grassy the moon. (This is said to be your best opportunity to see Halley.) knoll—only the grass tops showing. Here the fox had sat down facing a sparse growth of small trees. Then the story in the snow ation supplied by Earl L. Shepard, Pendleton, OR. The data is got interesting. From his sitting position the fox had sprung into d on the point 73 degrees longitude and 44 degrees latitude, a a great leap followed by a swift dash for about fifty feet where the e to the town of Middlebury. Vermont. The calculations are fox tracks intercepted those of a rabbit. There were signs of a for the dates of publication and naturally change small amounts struggle—some blood and rabbit fur. Only the fox tracks led ‘ay before and after these dates. away from the trampled spot in the snow.

4 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER ENLISTING IN GOD'S ARMY By P. H. Kamilos Director, Atlantic Union Publishing Department

In recognition of God's front-line army, the General Con- Decades ago the servant of the Lord put it this way: "If ference has designated Sabbath, April 19, as Literature there is one work more important than another, it is that of Evangelist Rally Day. It is planned that on this special Sab- getting our publications before the public, thus leading them bath that the attention and focus of the church will be on this to search the Scriptures" (Testimonies, Vol. 4, p. 390). important ministry. Why is it important? Because your liter- From that same pen comes this message: "When church ture evangelist is the one commissioned by God to take this members realize the importance of the circulation of our message from door-to-door and share it with those who literature, they will devote more time to this work." might otherwise never have the opportunity of knowing. In his keynote address at the 1985 General Conference Braving the forces of nature as well as the perils of the Session in New Orleans, our world leader, Elder Neal streets of our great cities, they stand as sentinels of God's Wilson, made this statement: "My appeal is that the whole Truth in a perverse society. Without their ministry, church—every member, every young person, every multitudes would be left in darkness. Let me share with you denominational employee, and every leader—will become a the work of just one of these dauntless workers. literature evangelist. We must believe in the power of the print ministry. . .Pray for our full-time and part-time literature evangelists, and pray that more will join these front-line troops who are armed only with faith and gospel literature. I appeal also that we all dedicate a pocket or purge to carry literature with us everywhere we go." On this special Sabbath, April 19, we invite every believer to consider prayerfully finding a place in the literature ministry. This is also your opportunity to contribute to the fund that provides free literature for your literature evangelists to give to those who are interested but will not or cannot buy. Just place your offering in a tithe envelope and mark it Literature Evangelists Free Literature Fund. The literature ministry is destined to be a compelling force in the finishing of God's work. We believe that many who read this article could find the same success and joy in the literature ministry that Jerry and Linda Tull have found. Consider that "God has His workmen in every age. The call of the hour is answered by the coming of the man. Thus when the divine Voice cries, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' the response will come, 'Here am I; send Jerry Tull, Literature Evangelist in the Providence- me' " (Isaiah 6:8; Colporteur Ministry, p. 13). If you would Woonsocket, Rhode Island, area, sold over $43,000.00 be that man or woman, why not write to your conference worth of truth-filled literature during 1985. publishing director today for information on how you, too, can experience the joy of soul winning through the literature Jerry Tull and his wife, Linda, have found real joy in the ministry. literature ministry. Jerry works in the Providence- Woonsocket area of Rhode Island. Last year, Jerry had the joy of selling over $43,000.00 worth of truth-filled literature. In addition to that which he sells, he gives out thousands of tracts and small paperback books to people who show an in- terest but do not buy. Jerry had the joy of witnessing the bap- tism of seven of his contacts last year. While working in Woonsocket, Jerry found several people who were in- terested in the Advent truth. Looking at this as an opportuni- ty, Jerry and Linda immediately planned and held a Revela- tion Seminar. As a result, twelve people (half of whom are not as yet baptized) now meet in Woonsocket as a branch Sabbath school. Encouraged by the members of the Paw- tucket church and assured of their prayers and financial sup- port of the meetings, Jerry and Linda have planned for a second seminar. • We believe that we are witness to the beginnings of a new a church through the ministry of a faithful literature evangelist. Jerry Tull and wife, Linda, planned and conducted a Revela- This same scene is being repeated over and over again as our tion Seminar in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that has resulted faithful literature evangelists continue to move forward like a in twelve people meeting as a branch Sabbath school in that mighty army. area.

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[Continued from page 2] Because of the financial constraints under which we work, Alvin Goulbourne coupled with the lack of student demand, there will be reduc- Claire Hosten tion in total teaching faculty next year of some eight budgets. Judith Kendall This will be accompanied by a reduction in administrative Elissa Kido and support staff of some six budgets. Though reductions are Paul Kilgore never popular, in this case they are best for the sound finan- Merlin Kretschmar cial operation of the institution. By making personnel reduc- Ed Latimer tions very carefully, no currently offered academic programs Ronald Lightbourne will be dropped next year. "Generally, our academic pro- Elmer Malcolm grams will be as strong as this year, and we will continue to Nydia Mendez improve them," says Dr. Sakae Kubo, AUC's new Academic Paul Miller Dean. Many constituents may not realize what quality pro- Llewellyn Mullings grams are available. There is an amazing variety—enough to Clyde Newmeyer meet the needs of most college students in our Union. And Leonard Newton many of them can do better here than anywhere else in the Tony Romeo country. Jonathan Thompson The trustees confirmed a number of recommendations Wolfgang von Maack made by the Promotion and Tenure Committee of the col- John Williamson lege. Mr. James Segar, the Chairman of the Business The Advisory Board to the trustees includes: Department, was granted tenure in recognition of his Ted Chamberlain substantial contribution to the program at AUC. Promotions Glenn Coe include Dr. James Valentine to Professor of Religion, Mrs. Kurt Ganter Deborah Ellis to Assistant Professor of Nursing, and Mr. Craigan Gray Francis Wada to Associate Professor of Music. Robert Kennedy Honored for their years of service to the college were Mr. Robert Leonard Alwyn Fraser, 15 years; Mr. David Knott, 20 years; and Mr. Shirley McLean Oscar Schmidt, 35 years. The trustees also voted to confer Milton Murray, Special Consultant the status of Professor Emeritus on Mr. Schmidt in recogni- Laban Quimby tion of the outstanding service he has rendered. Ms. Lethiel Manuel Rodriguez Parson was named the new Director of the Library. N. Clifford Sorensen, Special Consultant One other long-time faculty member was honored. This Samuel Young year Dr. Rochelle Kilgore, former professor and chair in the English Department, celebrates her 50th year of service to The trustees and advisory members divided themselves in- Atlantic Union College, and her 75th year of service to the to a number of committees and will, along with faculty Adventist Church. This remarkable woman is well known representatives, study issues and make recommendations to not only at AUC and around the Union but also across the the full board. The next meeting of the trustees will be on country and overseas. April 23, 1986, when the main agenda item will relate to a One of the difficult decisions facing the trustees had to do proposed development program for AUC. As educational with the dairy. For the last several years the college has had costs escalate and student families and church subsidies to subsidize the dairy operation because it is no longer finan- reach their limit in terms of support, it is obvious that the col- cially viable in our setting. Thus the trustees finally decided to lege will have to go out after additional sources of revenue close the dairy at the earliest possible time. Adventists know, and funding to maintain a strong college program. One of course, that milk and other dairy products will one day be possibility may be the launching of a major capital fund unsafe, so perhaps this is the time to get out of the dairy development program which will be studied at the next business when the government is ready to buy our herd. The meeting. farm, however, will not be closed. A committee is now at Finally, it must be said that the Board of Trustees is deter- work studying the best ways that our valuable farmland along mined to keep Atlantic Union College strong and to help it the Nashua River can be utilized. grow into an even better "honors college." The Union has already committed itself to an equivalent of 5 percent of its The new Board is now composed of the following trustees: tithe income to an operating and capital subsidy for the col- Philip Follett—Chairman lege. This next year this amount will total $1,382,000. The Stanley Steiner—Vice-Chairman trustees themselves were challenged to increase their own Lawrence T. Geraty—Secretary support to the college, and it is evident that they intend to do William Allen so. Jon Asgeirsson "There is an awakening spirit in the Union," says AUC's Barbara Bainum new President, Lawrence T. Geraty. "I am very optimistic Dale Beaulieu about AUC's future. We are receiving strong board support. Esmee Bovell We have a dedicated, well-qualified faculty, an ideal loca- Aaron Brogden tion, and a loyal group of outstanding students and alumni. Philip Chen Best of all we have a clear mission that makes us different George Chonkich from all alternatives available. I am grateful for the marked Norman Doss evidence of God's leading this year, and we're confident that Otho Eusey He will continue to lead and bless as we endeavor to follow Pedro Geli the dictates of His will."

6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

Biology South of the Border Atlantic Union College Living in a thatched hut, sleeping on a hammock next to a flowing creek, on the edge of a rain forest was their "difficult" lot during wintry January. For a collection of biology majors and even some non-biology majors, it was an ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE eventful trip of a lifetime. They were to spend 12 full days in the Central ALUMNI WEEKEND American country of Belize on a biology field trip. April 18-20, 1986 According to Dr. Gerald Wasmer, chairman of the biology department and Friday: Vespers 7:30 P.M. Ronald Halvorson '61 the trip's organizer, students were able to earn three hours of credit in Tropical Sabbath Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. Biology. Activities included studying the Church Service 10:50 A.M. Wallace Coe '46 Ecology of a coral reef (which involved a Vespers 5:30 P.M. Al and Betty Brendel great deal of snorkeling) and the ecology '44 and '46 of a rain forest. Among the nocturnal Evening 8:00 P.M. GYMNASTICS Show animals studied were the bats, including the vampire bat around which so many Sunday: Activities 8:30 A.M. Tree Planting Ceremony myths and legends have grown. At least 9:00 A.M. Softball Game nine species of bats were identified. 11:15 A.M. Business Meeting Dr. Wasmer said he "felt the students Banquet 12:30 P.M. Speakers: Edmund Peterson '43 Charles Hirsch '48 Musical Activities: Aeolian Reunion directed by Norman Roy Bell Ringers from Pine Tree Academy directed by Doris Krueger '59 Brass ensemble directed by Jon Asgeirsson '49 Violin Ensemble directed by Laurie Redmer '83 Harp soloists and vocal soloists 100-piece Orchestra

Choir and Ensemble Tour California Disneyland was only one of the 21 "We received our best offerings," says concerts given by members of the Atlan- Dr. Rittenhouse, "and very warm Photo credit Sharon But trick AUC students Derek Lynton (left) and tic Union College Choir and the New responses." They reported receiving Mark Knowles participating in the England Youth Ensemble during their many standing ovations and encore re- biology field trip in Belize. 12-day tour of California. Between quests, plus invitations to return. January 10 to 22, both groups per- Dr. Bingham wanted this tour, com- formed at least once a day in places like promised primarily of a repertoire of Grace Cathedral in San Franscisco, La sacred-classical works, to offer our Sierra College, Pacific Union College, students "a vision of what great sacred White Memorial Medical Center, Loma music could do" and to let the country Linda University, Ambassador College, know "AUC is alive and well." three concerts in the Crystal Cathedral "It's a long dream fulfilled," says Dr. which were televised and at the Lake Ar- Rittenhouse of the union of AUC's rowhead Resort. choir and the New England Youth The tour, arranged by Dr. James Ensemble. The groups are planning to Bingham, Atlantic Union College's new continue performing together in the Music Department Chairman and choir future at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New director, and the New England Youth York City in February; Brunswick, Ensemble director, Dr. Virginia-Gene Maine, in March, and Washington, Photo credit Lanu Stoddart Rittenhouse, was the first major tour in D.C., in April. A beach scene in the Central American which the AUC choir officially toured Ingrid Sbacchi country of Belize. Its location and with the New England Youth Ensemble. College Relations resources provide an excellent oppor- Dr. Bingham reported that all perfor- tunity to study tropical biology. mances were enthusiastically received. [Concluded on page 9]

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 7 Last summer at A.U.C. many of our best students Hadn't even finished high school.

It takes something really new and You'll see and experience everything exciting to get high school students into a from Walden Pond to J'aime le bon pain, classroom in the middle of July. It takes from pencils to Pascal. In field trips from dynamite teachers, fantastic field trips and, Cape Cod to Concord, from Boston's Back most of all, exceptionally good students. Bay to the Berkshires, you'll discover New Again, Atlantic Union College brings all England as few high school students ever three together for a challenging new do. You'll make new friends, participate learning experience. in dormitory life and get a valuable head It's called The Summer Advantage. start on college. "It was very intense and It's four weeks of non-stop, high energy demanding, but a lot of fun. The teachers learning during which you can earn up to 6 were excellent," said Heidi Brand, a junior hours of transferable college credit—even at SLA, after last year's program. before you've finished high school. You'll also receive a significant finan- You can choose from courses such as cial advantage—six hours of college credit New England in Literature, with field trips for $500—nearly 60% off our lowest tuition to America's great literary and historical rate during the regular school year! And sites; Computing in The High-Tech Belt: A there are many other benefits. Byte at A Time, with trips to computer If you have an excellent academic manufacturers and The Boston Computer record you may already qualify* Get Museum; Individualized French: Getting the Summer Advantage—and a real Around in Montreal, that culminates with a headstart on college. Write us for details. long weekend in one of the great French The Summer Advantage, Atlantic cities of the world; and Marks on Paper• Union College, South Lancaster, MA Awareness Through Drawing featuring 01561. Or call us TOLL FREE. classes on location in New England villages Nationwide: 1-800-AUC-2030. and towns. In Mass.: 1-800-325-0099. Atlantic Union College *If you are currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior, ii you have a GPA of 3.2 or better, if you scored in the 80th percentile or better in the verbal area of your latest standardized achievement test, and if you can be recommended by your principal, you qualify (Exceptions made only if you have a very strong recommendation from your principal.)

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER [Continued from page 7] ADP Student Representatives, presented plans on a career in teaching academy gained an understanding of the complex- AUC student Thomas Silva with this Bible or becoming a chaplain. ity of tropical ecosystems." scholarship. In presenting the award to According to ADP Director Dr. Ot- But there were non-biology activities Silva, Tobiasson said, "The ADP tilie Stafford, the ADP students have like interacting with people from nearby students want to wish Tom the best in been informally assisting on-campus Blue Creek Village and visiting the ar- his studies and hope that this will con- students for the past few years. chaeological ruins dating back to the tribute to furthering his education." In describing the ADP students, she Mayan Civilization. Silva, who is from New York City, is a claimed, "one of the amazing things Lanu Stoddart, a senior biology ma- junior Theology/education major with a about this group of students is the jor claimed, "she enjoyed the diversity minor in biblical languages responded by amount they care for one another and of culture in the country," and that she saying, "I was in shock! I did not expect this is just one evidence of their caring." was able to be "so close to so much anything like this. I am grateful to the Gary Gray wildlife. I got nose-to-nose with a snake ADP students for their generosity and I College Relations and could pick up an iguana." hope to put the money to good use." He Students taking the course for credit had to outline and complete their own projects. Sharon Buttrick, a senior biology major from New Hampshire, said, "It was stimulating to have the freedom of an unstructured class." According to Dr. Wasmer, the next Greater New York trip to Belize is being planned for May, 1987. However, the next biology field BAPTISM IN KINGSTON trip wil be an ornithology class to Point and he was baptized into the Adventist Pelee, Ontario, from May 12 to 19. This Church in 1944. He got his first glimpse trip is open to students and non-students of the New Testament as a student at alike. Those interested should contact Helderberg College in South Africa and Dr. Wasmer by April 15. Write or call: then went on to complete work on a Dr. Gerald Wasmer B.A. degree in religion at Columbia Biology Dept. Union College in the U. S. Atlantic Union College Through the years that followed, as he Main Street and his wife reared their four children, So. Lancaster, MA 01561 the couple's aim has been to sow seed (617) 365-4561, Ext. 265. among Jewish people. Samuel expresses Gary Gray trust that "the God of heaven will bring College Relations Five precious souls were baptized into a great harvest as predicted in the Spirit the Kingston church in a lakeside ser- of Prophecy." vice: (L. to R.) Kerry Ann Simpson, Presently, Samuel is diligent in Kristie Liane Simpson, Samuel Warren distributing two books for the Jews writ- ADP Students Stovall; (rear) Pastor J. P. Justesen, ten by Elder Robert Odom. He sends out Provide Scholarship Brenda Alice Murat, William Peter nearly 100 sets of these books each week Murat. Desiring to provide financial to names culled from a large Jewish Helen Zesterman directory for North America. The pro- assistance for an on-campus student, the Communication Secretary Adult Degree Program students who at- ject has the financial backing of the Co- tended the January seminar collected op City church, and donations from funds for this purpose. This year, recipients and others help keep the theology major, Robert Tobiasson from packets moving. A number of Jews have A Ministry to Jews: Looking for become Seventh-day Adventists through Vienna, New York, and president of the a Great Harvest The apostle Paul made tents to sup- port his ministry; Samuel Jacobson has done masonry to provide for his family as he has carried on gospel work among Jews. Presently doing his self-supporting work in the Greater New York area, Sam is based at the Van Center, where his wife Barbara serves on the staff. Brother Jacobson's background reveals God's cross-continental leading in his Photo credit Gary Gray life. Born a Jew in Lithuania, he Thomas Silva (left) receives the ADP migrated to Israel and then Zimbabwe to Scholarship from Robert Tobiasson, work near his brother. On a construc- president of the ADP Student Represen- tion site there, the witness of a Seventh- tatives. day Adventist worker led him to Christ, Samuel Jacobson

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 9 this means. Brother Jacobson also con- tacts local rabbis about the books and has had many favorable responses. In the course of his caring efforts for Jews, Samuel suggests the following guidelines for Adventists wishing to reach Jewish friends or colleagues: -Don't assume that polite interest represents deep spiritual hunger. Keep communication channels open by meeting their curiosity without being in- tense. -If you use Christian terms such as "born again," "trinity," "saved," et cetera, be sure to explain their meanings. Say "Messiah Yeshua" instead of Christ Jesus; "I am a Bible believer," "I accept the heritage which God gave to your forefathers—it has become my way of life." -Get them interested in current events. Jews are fearful that the historical condi- tions in Europe during the holocaust could be repeated here. -The most common objection will be that we believe in a man called Jesus and in three Gods. For the latter, Moses tells us in Deuteronomy 6:4 that God is "One." (For additional help, consult The Quest of a Jew by S. Jacobson. Available at ABC's) -Do not tell Jews you love them; they can't understand it. What they can ac- cept are loving actions. -Appeal to Jews with stop-smoking programs, seminars on weight loss, Left to right: Elder Lloyd Scharffenberg, Elder Martinez, Sylvia Slezak, and Laszlo stress r..anagement, nutrition—in their Radnoti were attendees of the IYY celebration at the UN. The background is a sym- homes, clubs or community centers. bol (carved from the trunk of an elm) representing world youth participation in the Organize a class on the philosophy of Tree Project. The project is a combined effort of the UN and non-governmental life based on creation and the teachings organizations to strengthen the latter's involvement in forest-related activities to of Moses and the prophets. meet challenges posed by global deforestation.

At the gathering, Secretary-General The following report on SDA youth par- Javier Perez de Cuellar stated that "the ticipation was read to the General principal achievement (of International Assembly: Youth Year), in essence, is a better The Year of the Youth has given our Seventh- Adventists Invited awareness of the situation of youth and day Adventist youth a chance to show the rest of the world what they have been doing worldwide to U.N. for International a greater participation of young people for years. For example, The Pan American Youth in activities for development and inter- Congress in Mexico City December 18-22, 1984, Youth Year Celebration was the kick-off of SDA participation. Over national peace." 16,000 youth delegates from all of the Latin "Youth for a Better World" was the A slide presentation on IYY was American countries of Europe and the Far East topic of the International Youth Year shown, featuring major youth con- attended. Youth participated in planting the "Friendship tree" in the youth park of that city. (IYY) celebration at the United Nations ferences around the world. Over 500,000 After the devastating earthquake in Mexico City, Headquarters on November 14, to which Seventh-day Adventist youth on every our youth donated blood and helped in the clean up, as well as helping to build homes and schools five Seventh-day Adventists were in- continent of the world participated in for the needy. vited. Attending were Elder Eloy Mar- activities celebrating the youth year and In San Salvador they participated in tinez, associate director of the Depart- emphasized the theme, "Participation- the Peace March and received civic ment of Human Relations; Elder Lloyd Development-Peace." The denomina- recognition for helping to innoculate Scharffenberg, representing the Youth tion was recognized by the insertion of 500,000 people and helped build homes Ministries Department of Greater New slides from the 1984 Pan American and roads. York; Laszlo Radnoti and Tim Han, Youth Congress—Mexico City and from In the Philippines, the planting of delegates to the 1984 Pan American the 1985 North American Pathfinder hundreds of thousands of trees by Youth Congress. Camporee in Camp Hale, Colorado. [Concluded on page 12]

10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER YEAR-END ACTIVITIES AT JACKSON HEIGHTS CHURCH

Left picture: Twenty members of the Jackson Heights bills. The Jackson Heights church raised a total of $17,041 church, Woodside, New York, caroling band culminated their during this year's Ingathering campaign. caroling on a cold December night by counting their money at Right picture: The Jackson Heights Church Choir under the a nearby member's home. Many dollar bills were counted by direction of Emmeline Gaulle is seen singing at the Queens young and old alike-20 participants in all. Mrs. Barbara Center Mall in Rego Park during the Christmas season. The Reick is shown counting the $75.00 she raised in just two promotion manager of the Mall gladly welcomes this fine sing- hours, with several people having given five- and ten-dollar ing group each year during the holiday seasons.

Middletown Church Celebrates 90th Anniversary More than 250 people crowded into Elder Jack McFarlane of Keene, dletown Seventh-day Adventist Day the Middletown church on Sabbath, Oc- Texas, spoke at the eleven o'clock hour throughout the county. tober 19, 1985, to celebrate the 90th an- on "Christ, Our Hope." (Middletown Four members received 40-year cer- niversary of the founding of the church church was Elder McFarlane's first tificates of membership: Mrs. Grace in 1895. pastorate after finishing Seminary.) Kimble, Mrs. Edna Rush, Mr. Bob Rush The Sabbath school lesson was under During the service, Louis Heimbach, and Mrs. John Rush. the direction of former pastor, Gordon the Executive of Orange County, Fifty-year membership certificates Edgerton. Pastor Edgerton reminded his presented the church with a Certificate were presented to Mrs. Kathleen Moore, listeners that memories are important, of Proclamation. The certificate Mr. Harry Kimble, Dr. Grant Edison especially in the last days. designated October 19, 1985, as Mid- and Mrs. Elvera Wright. A 60-year cer-

Middletown church members in costume for the 90th anniver- Guest speaker at 90th anniversary of Middletown, New York, sary celebration. (L. to R.) Front row, Irene Wright, Linnie church, former Pastor Jack McFarlane of Keene, Texas. Rush, Lois Crotty, Helen Mills. Second row, Diane Daly, Alta Seated on the platform (L. to R.) are Pastor William Rush, Carol Olsen, Barbara Quimby, Richard Mills. Top row, Broadwell, Richard Mills, and former Pastor Lloyd Scharf- Tom and Gertrude Kempton, Irene Fekete. fenberg.

March 25,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 11 tificate was presented to Dr. G. Brannan scheduled in October to avoid inclement [Continued from page 10] on behalf of his mother, Mrs. Henrietta winter weather.) Elder Wentworth, por- thousands of young people will never be Brannan, who had passed away two trayed by Richard Mills, spoke of the forgotten by the people of their govern- days earlier. "current events" leading to the last days ment. Congratulatory greetings were re- of earth's history, and called for Africa-1,000 Ghanians being ceived from denominational and local members to be faithful to their new deported from Nigeria were fed by our civic leaders. Elder Pedro Geli, vice- Adventist beliefs. After the roll call, the youth. Caring for orphans throughout president of the Atlantic Union, was church was duly organized, and early Africa is typical of SDA youths. present, as was Mrs. Juanita Advent hymns of praise were sung. Con- Last, but not least, the North Kretschmar, who brought greetings on ference president Merlin Kretschmar ad- American Continent, July 31 to August behalf of the Greater New York Con- monished members to look ahead to the 6 of this year had a week of activities in ference. ultimate anniversary celebration in the the mountains of Colorado with over Musical selections were written Kindgom with Christ. 20,000 youth celebrating the Year of the especially for the occasion by Sterling At Sundown Worship, three persons Youth. Granger and performed by a 10-piece were baptized: Melissa DeCarvalho, Sylvia Slezak brass ensemble of local musicians. John Vernooy and Sandi Whiteman. Communication Secretary Special music was also composed and The evening program, "Down Memory Jackson Heights presented by John and Jay Edison. Lane," included the showing of old After a delicious dinner and a specially photos on the opaque projector. Mrs. decorated cake, the afternoon meeting Elvera Wright read a poem, composed began, with former pastors relating ex- for this event, as well as other poems periences about their work in the Mid- from her collection. TIME CHANGE dletown area. Former pastor Wilton On Sunday morning, a pancake FOR IT IS WRITTEN Senecal spoke of how he and a small breakfast was held, with many more group had decided to sell the old church returning to enjoy fellowship. Pastor BROADCAST on Roberts Street and proceeded to Broadwell drove his 1909 Model T Ford WOR Channel 9 build the present edifice. car to the church and took persons New York City Following the reading of the church's around town for a ride. history, 20 persons in period costumes The weekend drew former members From 8:00 a.m. reenacted the original organization and pastors from as far away as Califor- To 8:30 a.m. meeting, which had taken place on nia. December 22. (The anniversary was Richard Mills

"EYE-WITNESS" NEWS FROM NEW HAVEN CHURCH, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

The nurses' corps (left picture) was revitalized during the speaker at the Divine hour was Dr. Milton 0. C. Haynes, month of August. Speakers at a pinning ceremony were Mrs. assistant professor of gynecology at New York University Joyce Patterson, Ph.D., and Mrs. Martha Ebanks. The (right picture). Dr. Haynes admonished the congregation to challenge of lighting one candle rather than cursing the help save the youth of our world from suicide. darkness was accepted by all the nurses of the church as they May our lives as Christians touch those about us and, in so pledged themselves to greater service. doing, win them to Christ. First Elder David McDonald led in the revitalization and Baron 0. Levy restoring to active church service of the nurses. Communication Secretary September 10 was Medical Day at New Haven church. The

12 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER SIX BAPTIZED INTO NEW KOREAN New York QUEENS CHURCH

Child Dedication at Roosevelt SDA Church A special dedicatory service was held in mind: (1) Plan to make a commitment on January 18 at the Roosevelt church to God. Make Him the center of your near Central Square for the four lives. (2) Commit yourselves to each children of Jeffrey and Rosamond other. A strong marital bond is essential. Kline. This was indeed a very special ser- (3) Commit yourselves to your children. vice for all the church members because They have been entrusted to you by triplets were born to the Klines on July God. He expects you to raise them to 1, 1985, and this was the day that they as know Him. (4) Commit yourselves to the f well as seven and one-half year old Kris- task of seeing that your children are The Queens Korean church in ty Lynn Kline, born June 7, 1978, would saved. (5) Commit yourselves to the Flushing was blessed with six persons be- be dedicated to the Lord. church. We all need to grow spiritually. ing baptized into the family of God. The Pastor Michael Sady presented a (6) Lift the children up to God in prayer baptismal ceremony was performed by special message to the parents reminding each day. the writer in the beautiful baptistry of them and the congregation that God is The pastor then held each baby in his the Spanish Queens church in Corona on very pleased to see this service of dedica- arms and prayed for each individually, Sabbath afternoon, December 7. tion. "He seals this service with His as well as seven and one-half year old The sunny day was one of rejoicing presence." Pastor Sady said. "Heavenly Kristy standing with her family. Each for the congregation as these individuals witnesses are here with us." child was committed to God's care. united with Him in the blessed hope. In Pastor Sady continued by explaining The Roosevelt church members had personal testimonies following the bap- why infant baptism is not practiced in been eagerly awaiting the birth of the tism, each person attested to their deter- the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Kline triplets since it was first known mination to trust and obey Christ as why we believe in dedicating our young that three new prospective church their Leader and follow Him all the way. to God from childhood. He added that members were on their way. Each time Baptismal candidates are (L. to R.) the three babies will never remember this the little ones were brought to church Mrs. Uncho Kim, Christine Yoo, day, but the parents hopefully will was an auspicious occasion, and the im- Jiyoung Kim, Posup Yoon; (back row) remember and will retain the joy of this pressive ceremony of dedication will Simon Yoo, Pastor Soh and Judy Soh. day throughout their lives. It is really a long be remembered by all present. Benjamin Soh parent dedication, he explained. Pastor Emily Hyle Pastor Sady listed six important points to keep Communication Secretary

NEWBURGH INGATHERERS HELP DOUBLE CHURCH SUPER GOAL

Charlie Carrico (center) and Michael Stephens (right) raised $2,100 and $400 respectively for the Newburgh church in 1985. The congregation finished the campaign with $2,200 more than their super goal. Pastor and Mrs. Tony Left to Right: Baby Rebecca Lorraine held by her mother Rosamond Kline; Pastor Cirigliano and other ingatherers are in Sady; Grandmother Dawn Harrington holding Baby Bryan Randall; father Jeffrey the background. Kline holding Baby Barry Raymond and standing is Kristy Lynn.

March 25,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 13 Revelation Seminars in New York Conference Four Generations At this time we are happy to be able to report that a concerted effort is being made Dedicated to the Lord to evangelize the major populated areas of the New York Conference through On Sabbath, February 8, 1986, Dr. Revelation Seminars and evangelistic meetings conducted by many of the pastors in and Mrs. Charles Cook of Loma Linda, the New York Conference. California, dedicated their daughter A united effort has been made to have a number of these starting all at the same Ashlene Janace to the Lord at the Dex- time so that a general advertisement could be used listing the telephone numbers to terville church. Pastor Michael Sady, the be contacted for further details. It is felt that there is additional strength given to the local pastor, lead out in the service. program as many of the pastors are engaged in evangelism during the same basic Dr. Charles Cook is the son of Dr. time period throughout the conference. and Mrs. Roger Cook of Fulton, New It is expected that there will be at least fourteen evangelistic meetings held this York, and Dr. Roger Cook is the son spring. The following details are given for those who may have friends or relatives in Charles and Irene Cook of Parish, New the areas who could be contacted if they are desirous of attending. York. Roger thanks God for Christian education, dedicated Mom and Dad and LOCATION SPEAKER OPENING DATE the Adventist message which brings four generations of faithful and loyal Adven- Auburn SDA Church Elder Leonard Tessier March 11, 1986 tist families together. East Palmyra SDA Church Dick Beaman March 31, 1986 Mike Ortel Amsterdam - Holiday Inn Pastor M. M. Pizar April 4, 1986 Lancaster Christian Dr. Eoin Giller April 5, 1986 Community Center Buffalo Suburban SDA Church Norwich SDA Church Pastor David Crouch April 5, 1986 Gordon Howard Saratoga SDA Church Werner Stavenhager April 5, 1986 John Roberts David Landa Wellsville SDA Church Pastor William Iverson April 5, 1986 Gloversville SDA Church Pastor M. M. Pizar April 6, 1986 Albany - Ramada Inn Elder Gerald Hamblen April 7, 1986 Rochester Hispanic Center William Hrovat April 10, 1986 Dr. Charles Cook holds his daughter Brocton SDA Church Elder Maynard Wheeler April 11, 1986 Ashlene who was dedicated to the Lord. Syracuse - Parkview Elder Dick Dale April 11, 1986 Also pictured is the grandfather. Dr. Junior Academy Bob Snyder Roger Cook and great-grandfather Rochester Hispanic Center Daniel Feliz April 11, 1986 Charles Cook. Schenectady - Holiday Inn Bob Leonard April 21, 1986 Victor Wallenkampf

Donald Wright, Communication Director Harvesttime at Saratoga There is a time for planting and a time for reaping in both the physical and the PARK VIEW PUPILS PRESENT PLAY spiritual world! In God's time schedule there is no hastening and no delay. Last spring Pastor Michael Pizar, Brother Werner Stavenhagen and John Roberts combined their efforts to con- duct a Revelation Seminar at the Holi- day Inn in Saratoga Springs, New York. The turnout of members and non- members was good and fairly consistent. Certain testing truths caused some to drop out but others remained for follow- up studies each night. When the meetings transferred to the church, it was evident who those really interested ones would be. After a number of changes of dates, a baptism finally took place in which five souls were led into the watery grave. A The ninth- and tenth-grade English classes of the Parkview Junior Academy under brother and sister team Donald and the direction of Andrea Herrington, teacher, presenting a play, "Back to Donna Jean (D.J.) Lindsey, were the Bethlehem," for the church service in the Syracuse, New York, West Genesee church first to be baptized. They were followed on Sabbath, December 21. by Florence Scott, Olive Klink and Lisa

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER "I Wonder, Have I Done My Best for Jesus?"

We had been friends for quite a few My eyes filled with tears as I approached years. The first time I saw her, there was him. Sitting down beside him, we began something about her that seemed to to talk. Nancy, dear eccentric Nancy, draw us together. Maybe part of it was had been slowly dying for 20 years, the that we each had a son named Eric. past 10 years she had been getting worse. She was rather an eccentric little lady. But she still kept up a front, never letting She never went out much, seeming to be on to anyone her secret. Always cheer- contented to stay in her home. While she ful, never complaining, always rejoicing always loved to have me call her on the when I had any good news to tell her, telephone, she didn't want me, or really regarding my Eric. anyone else to go and see her. I could How true it is, you never really ap- never understand it but nonetheless we preciate or miss someone until it is too enjoyed talking to each other and occa- late. "We pass through this world but sionally we would write notes to each once, any kindness we can do, let us do other. Her favorite colors were orange it now." As I look back on the years I and blue so usually every summer I was acquainted with this dear lady, the Bradley Olson and Emily Bennett with would take her bouquets of my questions keep coming to me: "Did I do Pastor Michael Pizar. marigolds and bachelor's buttons. She my best for Jesus? Was there something always had something encouraging to else I could have done? Did I let my light Weatherwax—three fruits from the say and I always felt so much better after shine or was I too busy?" Each life that Revelation Seminar. Florence and Olive talking to her. She made everyone she you touch leaves an impression that time were two of three people who did not talked to feel like a very special person. cannot erase. May we each do our best miss one night of the series. For perfect She appreciated each kindness that was to leave good impressions. attendance the three people received the done for her. I can still see her little One of my favorite authors Ellen G. New International Version of the Bible notes she sent me, usually with some lit- White, made me feel a little better when on tape, along with a clearer under- tle flowers that she had drawn on it. I read this passage in Selected Messages, standing of the Word of God. They were so original. Beauty was part Book One, page 262: "Some among the At a later date two more young peo- of her life. The one time that she did redeemed will have laid hold of Christ in ple, Bradley Olson and Emily Bennett, come to my house, my flowers were all the last hours of life, and in heaven in- who were unable for certain reasons to in bloom. To hear her talk, one would struction will be given to those who, be baptized with the first group, also have thought it was the most beautiful when they died, did not understand took this important step and became of- flower garden in the world. She made perfectly the plan of salvation. Christ fical members of the Saratoga church. me appreciate God's world of nature. It will lead the redeemed ones beside the The adults try to meet regularly with was as if she knew she had but a short river of life, and will open to them that the Church Prayer Circle on Tuesday time left to enjoy all these things. which while on this earth they could not mornings to study the Bible doctrines Through the years, we talked of understand." further and to share in fellowship and spiritual things; I gave her Bible lessons Beverly Meacham prayer. This nurturing group meets at but though she didn't do them, she read the house of Cheri Olson, the new Per- each one and looked up the Bible texts, sonal Ministries Leader in Saratoga. then returned them to me. Other people who have come to church Now she lay sick in the hospital. I from time to time and some who attend- longed to see her, but she had requested ed the Revelation Seminar also come to no visitors, so what could I do? I prayed Northern the Prayer Circle as the Holy Spirit for her, I sent her get-well cards. Finally moves them. This in effect tends to the call came that she was very bad. I make the Prayer Circle an outreach made up my mind that I would try to see New England ministry also. We are praying that in due her, regardless. All the way to the time more fruit will develop from some hospital, I prayed, asking God to give of the slowly maturing seeds, but in the me the right words to speak to her. Auburn, Maine, meantime we "praise the Lord" for the When I got to the hospital I asked the Church Reflections present harvest! nurse at the desk, "May I see Nancy just ". . .As this gospel of the kingdom is a minute?" "Are you her daughter?" The new year always makes one think proclaimed to all nations, converted "No, just a very close friend." A look back on the major events of the year people are being made ready to meet the of sadness came across her face as she gone by. So before we plan ahead we Lord at His appearing. Those who truly came around to the front of the desk, should look back and see what the Lord accept God's message are progressively "I'm sorry, but Nancy passed away just has wrought. It all began with a transformed by the inworking of the a short time ago." My legs felt like jelly, vegetarian cooking school followed by a Holy Spirit until they fully reflect the my stomach churned. "Why, Lord, why stress seminar in the summer and a spiritual image of their Saviour. . ." didn't I come sooner? Why did I allow Vacation Bible School with many (Power for a Finished Work), J. L. myself to get so busy that I didn't at children interested in learning more Shuler, P. 6. least try to see her?" These questions about Jesus. Juliana E. Yonke went round and round in my head as I Later in the summer after camp Communication Secretary walked down the hall to see her friend. meeting, 5,000 Bible interest cards were

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 15 sent out in the Auburn area. Over one PTA Students Present Year-end Programs hundred people responded, some taking the 20th Century Bible course by mail Pine Tree Academy students But at least one father voiced strong and others receiving studies in their presented two musical programs to near- objection. home. The church members enjoyed all capacity crowds in November and "I'd like to wring the neck of whoever these programs as they prepared for the December. thought of this!" he sputtered good Revelation Seminar in October by Elder The Talent Show on November 29 naturedly afterward. "These girls don't Michael Sczekan and his wife Penny. raised money for the academy choir. need any ideas! I'm not ready to give up The church was full almost every night, Featured were vocal and instrumental my little girl yet!" averaging about forty non-Seventh-day numbers by both elementary and Apparently seeing his daughter in Adventists. Seven of these folks were academy students. Interspersed between bridal finery was a bit overwhelming. baptized at the end of the series, with the numbers were lighthearted "com- Many parents were thinking quiet many preparing for a later date. mercials" that brought audience thoughts of thankfulness that this chuckles. wasn't for real—yet. But the talent was no laughing matter. It was obvious that the students had spent much time in practice with the nur- ture of parents and instructors. The climax of the program was a Bridal Show. Academy girls modeled dresses that dated back as far as 70 years. Styles of every variety spanned the years to the present. Many of the girls wore the dress of their mother, grand- mother, or friend, making it more special and nostalgic. The names and date of the wedding represented were read as each girl began her long walk down the aisle. Several mothers were heard to comment that Gary Frost, PTA principal, presenting a they could no longer fit into their dress poinsettia to Doris Krueger as a token of Elder Michael Sczekan their slender daughters were wearing. appreciation for her leadership in PTA's The years have changed some things! music program. We can only praise "God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love He had for us, gave us life together with Christ" (Ephesians 2:4, Phillips). For the new year and for the new church members and interests, Pastor William Jackson had a chapter-by- chapter study of Daniel. This was followed by a fourteen-week study of the "Fundamentals of Adventism." I cannot help but think of the well-known quote from Life Sketches, page 196, "We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history." Candace and Maurice Ledoux Communication Secretaries

REMEMBER GOD IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST If you should need assistance, please write to: Left to right: Jennifer DeMello, Gertrude Ballem, Shelley Scott, and Heidi Trust Services Office Hutchins. All three of these wedding dresses were made by Gertrude Ballem of Northern New England Conference Portland, Maine. The one worn by Jennifer DeMello was made in 1941 and was of Seventh-day Adventist, Inc. worn by one of Mrs. Ballem's daughters; the dress modelled by Shelley Scott, made PO Box 1340 in 1920, was Mrs. Ballem's own wedding dress; and Heidi Hutchins is wearing Mrs. Portland, ME 04104 Ballem's other daugther's dress made in 1944. Mrs. Ballem is great-grandmother of or call: (207) 797-3760 choir member Julie Cushing, '86

16 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER The annual Christmas extravangaza humorous but also carried a deep Exhibit which offered samples and sold by the musical groups at Pine Tree was message of Christmas sharing. vegetarian food, bulk dried fruit and December 14. The academy band presented the nuts, and books. About 500 "Power to The gymnasium was decorated with grand finale of the program with three Cope" lessons and hundreds of smaller Christmas trees and lights to set the at- Christmas numbers. At the second en- pamphlets were given free. Added mosphere for an evening of Christmas core Mrs. Doris Krueger, director, in- features included a display of health music. vited the audience to sing along as the calendars and books by Mr. and Mrs. The academy choir opened the pro- band played "White Christmas" again. Douglas Cross (CARCROSS Co.) and gram with Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Parents and friends of Pine Tree hydrotherapy information was shared by Desiring." After their three numbers, Academy who have become accustomed Nancy Haug and Bob Payne of Poland the elementary choir sang four songs. to top-quality musical programs were Spring Health Institute, Poland Bell Ringers played their 49 English not disappointed. The large poinsetta Spring, Maine. handbells for the next three Christmas that PTA Principal, Gary Frost, On Sabbath afternoon Scripture songs selections. presented to Mrs. Krueger was a symbol were sung by an Atlantic Union College An unusual feature this year was a not only of the appreciation of the facul- musical group including Anne Hursh- play, "Christmas at Casey's," directed ty and students, but also of the au- man, Kevin Dyer, Valerie Boccheciamp, by Roberta Merrow, English teacher. dience. accompanied and led by Marilyn The applause indicated audience ap- Corrie Whitney Ravina. Their presentation drew a large proval for the skit that was not only number of listeners. Almost 300 blood pressures were taken of which three were found to be abnormal, though each of these people was already aware of it. Forty-one peo- ple requested additional information on Southern New England nutrition and low-cholesterol recipes. Fourteen requested stop-smoking infor- mation and thirteen wanted Bible studies. Greater Boston Van Ministry Launched Among those who assisted with the work of the booth were Carmen Birge, Country Life Wholesale, Mountain Mis- The first public service of the Greater Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cook, Leon Gary, sionary Institute, Harrisville, New Boston Hypertension Screening Van Dessa Hardin, Nancy Haug, Vivien Hampshire. Ministry was launched at the Whole Life Lowe, Bob Payne, Mr. Ravina, Jean- During the three-day Expo held at the Expo January 31 to February 2 in con- nine Richardson, Dorothy Tauro, Rita Marriott Hotel, Copley Square, Boston, junction with the seven-table exhibit Vital, and Martha Wong. more than 150 exhibits were viewed. coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Glen The general tone of the comments Thousands thronged the Country Life Striemer and Mrs. Elfie Edwards of made by those who visited the booth was admiration of the work and life-style of Seventh-day Adventists.

South Lancaster Academy Alumni Weekend-1985 What a weekend! It was marvelous. School spirit was at its peak. Alumni started arriving on campus by mid- afternoon Friday, October 11. Registration began in the foyer of the Atlantic Union College Church. As peo- ple were signing in it was a common site to see a fellow classmate reach over and warmly greet them with a handshake and embrace. Some alumni had travelled from such faraway states as California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont as well Booth set up at the Whole Life Expo at the Marriott Hotel, Copley Square, as Canada. The honor classes were 1980, Boston, under the auspices of the Country Life organization January 31 to February 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, 1950, 1945 and 2. In the forefront are Bob Payne of the Poland Spring Health Institute, Poland 1935. Spring, Maine, and Glen Striemer of Country Life Wholesale, Harrisville, New The class of 1960 presented the Friday Hampshire. vespers program in the youth chapel of

March 25,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 17 Ghanian Student At Oakwood Samuel Asare and his wife Francisca with their two children are at Oakwood College having arrived from Ghana, W. Africa, in September. He plans to study theology for the next four years at that school and then complete his training for the ministry at Andrews University. His ultimate objective is to return to Africa and share the faith with his peo- ple. As a young Adventist he completed his basic education in 1968 and was curious about life and people in other countries. About that time his pastor gave him a copy of the Adventist Review A good attendance of SLA graduates of the 1960 class is shown here. which carried the address of Miriam Edgerton, a member of the Gardner, the College Church with Bradley Nelson Massachusetts, church, who lives in as speaker. A very large group was in at- Rindge, New Hampshire. tendance. He decided to write to her and this The five- and ten-year honor classes began an ongoing correspondence which organized an enjoyable Sabbath school lasted for sixteen years. During this program and the worship hour was very time, our sister sent many parcels of inspiring with Al Perez, '63, speaking on clothing, Bibles, and literature to her "Our Refuge at Reunion." During the young African friend. In 1973 he en- delicious potluck dinner in the multipur- rolled in the teacher training course at pose room of the church, classmates St. Andrews Training College where he gathered sharing "old memories." studied for four years training to teach Following an afternoon of reminisc- junior high school students. ing, the class of 1965 presented a very in- After completing his work at St. An- spirational vespers program entitled, drews, Samuel received a call to teach in "To be, rather than to seem." an Adventist seminary in Nigeria. Here Members of the forty-year class of SLA. Saturday evening there was a brief he was impressed that he should seek to business meeting prior to the basketball come to the United States to continue game. Once again, it was noted that the his education. He settled on Oakwood school spirit was at an all-time high. College in Huntsville, Alabama, as his As people gathered for the basketball school. game at the newly constructed SLA When he applied for a visa to this gym, classmates were seen exchanging country, he found it could not be ob- addresses, photos, and experiences. The tained unless he paid the full tuition turnout for this "famous event" was ex- for his schooling. This posed a serious ceptional. The cheerleaders, represented problem because the economy in Africa by honor class members, did a great job was so poor his potential for making of keeping the momentum going as the money was small. game got underway. Much to the dismay Leaving his family in Africa, Samuel of the SLA team, the Alumni won— went to Sweden and entered the liter- again this year! ature ministry along with eighty-five We would like to thank all SLA others. The Lord blessed him with suc- Alumni who were able to attend this cess and in due time he had earned year's celebration. The class represen- enough for his visa and the tuition at tatives and alumni officers worked long Oakwood. He was the top salesman of hours in an effort to pull together a Elder Alan Perez, pastor in Ohio, was the group. memorable weekend for all, and it paid the Sabbath morning speaker at the SLA From Sweden he called Sister Edger- off. Alumni weekend October 11 to 13, 1985. ton and asked her to contact the Swedish If you are an alumnus of SLA and embassy to see if arrangements could be have not been receiving information via tion (address lists, et cetera) regarding made for him to visit her at her Rindge the postal service, or if you've recently this. In any event, your alumni officers home. With word of acceptance of moved and have a change of address, are here to serve you. Please contact us, Oakwood in hand, he returned to please write to us and let us know. Write we would love to hear from you. Nigeria for his family and they arrived in to: SLA Alumni, P.O. Box 864, So. Join us for Alumni Weekend-1986 Rindge last September. Lancaster, MA 01561. Or, perhaps you on October 10, 11 and 12. At the Gardner church he was in- would like to be class representative Kathy Johnson, SLA Alumni troduced to Philip and Laura Casavant yourself and would like further informa- Public Relations [Concluded on page 20]

18 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER "LET MY PEOPLE GO"

On Sabbath, January 11, Pastor Ted Modell of the South II. His presentation was a play depicting Moses delivering his Lancaster Village church was the guest speaker at the Atlantic divinely given message to the King Pharaoh. David Currie was Union College Church. He chose to meet this appointment Pharaoh and his two body guards were Gary Nichols and Eard (left picture) riding on a camel named Becky and dressed in the McLean. Nona Grant sang "Let My People Go." Rey style presumably worn by Moses when sent by God to order Rodriguez was the sound engineer. In the picture at the right Pharaoh to "Let My People Go." He is pictured as he arrived Pastor Model!, representing Moses, delivers his message to the at the rear of the College Church with Aaron (with the staff) members and guests. represented by Robert Winant and Moses' son by T. J. Modell

BAPTISM IN THE HARTFORD SPANISH DISTRICT

December 7, 1985, was a happy day for the Spanish church- only through the power of the Holy Spirit this work can be es of the Hartford district when thirteen persons joined the done. To God be the glory! church by baptism. From the total, the New Britian Company In the left picture Elder David Block is baptizing Jose Gon- was the champion with seven souls presented; Hartford, four; zalez and the other picture shows the entire group of thirteen and the Holyoke company, two. Brother Wilfredo Martinez, persons who joined the church by baptism. director of the New Britian company, prepared three souls, Pastor David C. Block and Walter Soto of the Hartford church, one. We know that

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[Continued from page 18] to the Lord and to the church. It was Elders S. Steiner, Ted Modell, and Leon who took the family into their home for really encouraging to see Mrs. Mer- Strickland visited. That first night we a week. It soon became known that cado's interest in the biblical truths. She had more pastors than visitors! I praise money was needed for housing at was always ahead of us asking, "What the Lord for the wonderful outcome Oakwood. Samuel offered to repay a does the Lord want me to do?" We did from such a small beginning. Our goal loan of $1,000 by working again as a not need to enforce one doctrine, such was 10 souls. We have seven thus far, literature evangelist next summer. as Sabbath keeping, tithing, et cetera. and we know the Lord will give us the Instead, Sister Casavant laid the mat- She was always wanting to know what rest of them and even more in the near ter before the church and that Sabbath she could do. It is really beautiful to see future. At AUC we are taking seriously evening nearly $1,500 was in hand to how the people react when you preach HARVEST 90, and we want to be part help the young family who left for about Jesus and what He did to save us of it. For the near future we are plan- Alabama shortly. And the money is a from our condemnation. They like to ning, in conjunction with the Village gift for which they are most grateful. know what He wants them to do. Church, some exciting programs for the And Sister Edgerton's missionary Having the support from the College English-speaking community in Clinton. work goes on. A teacher for much of her Church, the Southern New England Elder Johnny Ramirez life, she has helped many besides Samuel Conference and the Atlantic Union Con- AUC Associate Chaplain Asare with her boxes sent to different ference was encouraging. The first night countries. "We feel God allowed this family to come on our Gardner church doorstep," says Laura Casavant. "What a privilege NEW ENGLAND ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER to be able to forward God's work. We SPRING, 1986, BOOK DISPLAY SCHEDULE will continue to help them over the years as we can, till he returns to Ghana, a Date Time Place minister to gather in more souls into the Sat. March 29 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Camden kingdom." Sun. March 30 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bangor Sun. March 30 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lincoln Sun. March 30 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Oak field Sun. March 30 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presque Isle Clinton Evangelism Progresses Mon. March 31 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Dexter Mon. March 31 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Waterville Everything was ready, the Saron Group from the Leominster Spanish Sun. April 6 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. West Labanon church was there to have special music, Sun. April 6 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Wells River 4,000 flyers were distributed, 100 Sun. April 6 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. St. Johnsbury telephone invitations were made, and 50 Sun. April 6 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Barre houses were personally visited. But only Sun. April 6 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Williston one non-Adventist showed up at our Mon. April 7 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bristol first meeting! Miriam Mercado was that Mon. April 7 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Rutland only person. (She was baptized the first of February.) It was disappointing to Sun. May 4 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Conn. Valley School have that outcome after conducting many campaigns in Inter America with at least 100 non-Adventists per night as an average. The learning experience was in pro- cess. In Inter America the majority of the households are family oriented, but in the USA they are work oriented. Here the center of common family life is work General News and money. Learning is always painful but rewarding. We had three Bible workers who are full-time students at New Radio Spots on Aging cerns of those who are growing older," Atlantic Union College, and they did a Sent to All Radio Stations says John Robertson, producer. "Each fantastic job. The second night we had in US and Canada spot attempts to model an effective five non-Adventists, and it increased to behavior or attitude, keeping the series a regular attendance of 10 to 15 non- Response to a set of public service from becoming too general or moral- Adventists. About 10 of our members radio spots on the topic of aging was so istic." were always with us. positive 18 months ago that the Voice of The spots are intended to create and The visitation to the people's houses Prophecy has prepared another series of reinforce a positive image of Seventh- was the key to raise our attendance, and 12 spots on aging. They are being sent to day Adventists as people who care about our workers did very well. The Fer- all of the 8,985 radio stations in the others. The General Conference pro- nandez family was baptized as our United States and Canada. vides funding for three or four sets of firstfruits on Sabbath, January 18. Up "The new spots seek to foster an radio spots each year. Radio stations to date, seven people have been united awareness of some of the major con- provide the air time without charge.

20 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Convention of Adventist- Revelation Miniseries ATTENTION Laymen's Services Available on Videocassette NURSES OF ATLANTIC UNION and Industries It Is Written's television miniseries, Life-style - Get the Best of Life Exciting events transpire when the The Rise and Fall of Antichrist, is now - Give the Best in Service available on videocassette for home and Atlantic Union Adventist-Laymen's Ser- The Association of Seventh-day church use. The eight-part major presen- vices and Industries, known as ASI, Adventist Nurses (ASDAN) annual tation on the prophecies of Revelation chapter holds its convention. The 1986 meetings will be held June 19 to 23, was broadcast nationwide through convention will be held at Camp Win- 1986, at Weimar Institute, Weimar, March 2. nekeag, Ashburnham, Massachusetts, California. Members of the Weimar The eight telecasts have been edited April 4 to 6, 1986. staff will present a continuing education and packaged in a two-volume set. Ex- People need people who can inspire, program of life-style facts and ways to cept for the book offers and station an- influence for good, exchange ideas change life-style. The Sabbath program nouncements, these tapes contain the where out of warm hearts and deep com- will be presented by Dick Winn (prev- complete original programs—Pastor mitment the chapter will grow bigger iously a presenter at Glacier View). This Vandeman's eight messages, the special and better each year. year Winn will deal with values and musical numbers, and the historical and There is a special quality of interac- ethical principles. ASDAN's official political file footage used to illustrate the tion that is enhanced when business and meeting and North American Division telecasts. Sets may be obtained from professional Christians come together in Nursing Council meetings will be includ- your local Adventist Book Center. a dynamic convention setting. The more ed. complex the machinery of living is made, CE will be continuous throughout the the more necessary it is to break away meeting days—plan not to miss any of for a few hours in a country setting SUPPLEMENTARY SUNSET TABLES AVAILABLE it. This requested program promises to overlooking a lake to commune with be unique. COME! Bring your walking God and one's fellowman. If you would like a sunset table for your in- shoes! The birds at Weimar are reported The rates at Camp Winnekeag are dividual church which may not be mentioned to sing, "Walk-walk-walk-walk-walk!" very reasonable. Plan to drive in Friday in the Gleaner on page 19, the following There is no "bad" weather at Weimar— afternoon and stay over Sabbath. One churches may obtain such tables by asking only "bad" clothing. Come prepared to for the designated number and location: night's lodging, (Friday night) plus four enjoy and participate. meals, is $23.00 per person. Two nights Check in will begin at 4:00 p.m., June lodging (Friday and Saturday) and five Farmingdale, ME— Augusta Table No. 1124 19. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. meals will cost ony $32.00 per person. Presque Isle, ME— and the first meeting will be 6:30 p.m. The lodge is extremely comfortable, Caribou Table No. 1125 Weimar is just over an hour's drive from but since it is a camp setting, you are Bridgeport, CT—Table No. 1053 the Sacramento airport on Interstate 80. reminded to bring your own bedding. New Haven, CT—Table No. 1056 Transportation arrangements to and You are requested to return all ap- So. Norwalk, CT— from the Sacramento airport will be Stamford Table No. 1057 plications and direct all letters of inquiry specified on the registration form. to: Waterbury, CT—Table No. 1058 REGISTER BY MAY 1. Current Brenton Tolles, President Brockton, MA—Table No. 1131 members will receive their registration Atlantic Union ASI Chapter Fall River, MA—Table No. 1132 Haverhill, MA— information during the month of Island Terrace Nursing Home Lawrence Table No. 1133 March. If you are not a current member Long Point Road Lowell, MA— of ASDAN, write for registration infor- Middleboro, MA 02346 Lawrence Table No. 1133 mation to: ELIZABETH STERN- (617) 947-0151 New Bedford, MA—Table No. 1135 DALE, Assoc. of SDA Nurses, 6840 Northboro, MA— Eastern Avenue NW., Washington, DC Worcester Table No. 1138 Springfield, MA—Table No. 1137 20012 or HAZEL E. MULLER, Coor- Concord, NH—Table No. 1187 dinator Northeast Region, c/o Nursing Manchester, NH—Table No. 1188 Department, Atlantic Union College, UNION-WIDE Albany, NY—Table No. 1198 So. Lancaster, MA 01561. Binghamton—Vestal Hills, NY— MINISTERIAL COUNCIL Table No. 1199 June 1-3, 1986 Troy, NY— Albany Table No. 1198 Atlantic Union College College Church Niagara Falls, NY—Table No. 1202 Hosts Subject Area Workshops South Lancaster, MA Schenectady, NY—Table No. 1204 For Academy Teachers Pawtucket, RI— Registration: Sun., June 1, p.m. Providence Table No. 1259 The registrars, modern language Meetings: June 1, 6:45 p.m. to Barre, VT— teachers, and music teachers of the June 3, p.m. Montpelier Table No. 1299 Atlantic Union Conference senior academies met with their counterparts of For information regarding these tables, All Atlantic Union pastors and the Atlantic Union College for an inser- their spouses are urged to plan to write to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washing- vice meeting February 23 to 25. The pur- attend. Meetings also planned for ton, D.C., and ask for information regarding pose of these meetings is to keep the the pastors' wives. "Sunrise and Sunset Tables." teachers informed of new developments Earl L. Shepard on trends in their fields and to share

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 21 presentation and more than held their ground in the face of Donahue's ag- gressive style. HAFS has enlisted the ser- vices of an 800 number operated by AIM (Adventist Information Ministries.) When the 800 number was given for viewers to reach HAFS, the telephones immediately began ringing at AIM in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mr. Gene Hamlin, a communications intern at AIM, said that the calls started at 9:00 a.m. and continued solidly until 2:00 a.m. Over 1,500 calls were received within the first few days. About 40 calls per week continue to come in. Each caller was given the telephone number for his nearest H.A. chapter as there are now H.A. chapters in every union conference. In addition, callers were given the names and addresses of Music Teachers (L. to R.): Francis Wada, Atlantic Union College; Lloyd Chung, local Christian ministries prepared to Northeastern Academy; Laurie Redmer, South Lancaster Academy; Leonard Cann, minister to those struggling with Bermuda Institute; Dorothy Krueger, Pine Tree Academy; Iva Parks, Bermuda In- homosexuality. Some also requested stitute; Jeri Zacharias, Union Springs Academy; Paul Kilgore, Atlantic Union Con- literature from HAFS. ference Office of Education; Charles Zacharias, Union Springs Academy; Dr. James The HAFS number is 1-800-253-3000. Bingham, Atlantic Union College. Pastors, counselors, friends, family and those people who are themselves strug- gling with homosexuality are invited to call for information. Colin Cook stressed that absolute confidentiality is maintained. These names are accessible only to HAFS in order to give the in- dividual the information he requests. No denominational employer, from the General Conference president down, is privy to these names. One caller to the 800 number said "I have been to so many specialists and psychologists and they tell me there is no Registrars (L. to R.): Bettie Gilliam, Modern Language Teachers (L. to R.): hope, but your program showed that it Atlantic Union College; Roberta Mer- Espie Wasmer, Atlantic Union College; can be done." row, Pine Tree Academy; Dianne Riquette Kelly, Bermuda Institute; Carolynn Ytredal Staples, Atlantic Union College; Joyce Edner Corbier, Greater New York Public Relations Rigsby, Greater Boston Academy; Academy; Osa Canto; Greater Boston Letitia Butchma, Greater New York Academy; Dr. Marcel Pichot, Atlantic Academy; Lois Tucker, Bermuda In- Union College; Edelweiss Onfray, South Harvest 90 stitute. Lancaster Academy. This is the first part in a series of four of an ideas and problem-solving techniques. article written by Carlos E. Aeschlimann, This was organized by the Atlantic Associate Director Ministerial Association, Union Conference Office of Education Colin Cook, Co-Founder of C.C., Evangelism, and Harvest 90. Be sure to and is part of the program which allows HAFS on Phil Donahue Show watch for other parts as they are printed. every subject area the opportunity of in- Since July 1, 1985, the church has service once every three years. Recently Colin Cook, co-founder of been engaged in the program HAR- Dianne Staples, Registrar; Dr James Homosexuals Anonymous Fellowship VEST 90 whose objectives are the Bingham, Chairman, Department of Services and director of Quest Learning following: Music; and Dr. Marcel Pichot, Chair- Center, was on the Phil Donahue Show 1.Double, in every division, union, man, Department of Modern along with leaders of other similar Chris- conference, local field and Languages, with their staffs, led out in tian ministries. HAFS and Quest are church, the number of accessions the program. The entire academy per- ministries developed to help people out that were achieved during the sonnel wish this could be a yearly occa- of the homosexual life and are partially One Thousand Days of Reaping. sion. funded by the North American Division 2.Double the number of members Paul Kilgore of Seventh-day Adventists. equipped for soul-winning Director of Education Mr. Cook and the others being inter- activities according to the Atlantic Union viewed by Donahue made an excellent spiritual gifts, making every

22 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Seventh-day Adventist Church a By thousands of voices, all over the the morning. It appears the children center of training for service. earth, the warning will be given. . ." were to be totally immersed in learning HARVEST 90 follows the very suc- "Thousands upon thousands will about God. This understanding was not cessful program One Thousand Days of listen who have never heard words like just an added feature to be tacked on to Reaping, which brought more than ONE these. . .Multitudes will receive the faith the life of the child, but the framework MILLION souls into the church. and join the armies of the Lord" (Ibid, on which the life was to be built. The Solid Biblical Basis—The Harvest 90 p. 700). same is true today. program is solidly based on the Bible. "God will soon do great things for us, Seventh-day Adventist schools are Jesus said, "Lift up your eyes, and look if we lie humble and believing at His part of that framework. Many of the on the fields; for they are white already feet. . . .More than one thousand will child's waking hours are spent in school. to harvest" (John 4:35). soon be converted in one day. . .The Church schools are an extension of the "The Harvest truly is great, but the time is coming when there will be as Christian home and provide the con- laborers are few; pray ye therefore the many converted in a day as there were tinuity of teaching suggested by the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth on the day of Pentecost, after the verses in Deuteronomy. Without the laborers into his harvest" (Luke 10:2). disciples had received the Holy Spirit" church school, the framework is in- "Thrust in thy sickle and reap; for the (Ibid, pp.693, 692). complete. time is come for thee to reap; for the There are some who feel the cost of a harvest of the earth is ripe" (Revelation Seventh-day Adventist education is too 14:15) "And I saw another angel fly in Building for the Future high. Often they do not see the dif- the midst of heaven, having the ever- ference between the work of the public The book of Deuteronomy contains schools and the work of the church lasting gospel to preach unto them that Moses' farewell address to the people he dwell on the earth, and to every nation, school. It appears to them that if the had led from Egypt and through the child has worship in the morning and his and kindred, and tongue, and people" wilderness for forty years. During this (Revelation 14:6). parents purchase the Bible books for time they had been taught to love and Christ is the Lord of the harvest. It is him to read, he has the equivalent of a obey God through many experiences— Seventh-day Adventist education at a He who commissions the followers. The some wonderful and miraculous—others Holy Spirit has prepared an abundant much lesser cost. tragic and difficult. Moses in his final Nothing can be further from the harvest of souls to be harvested by days was concerned that the people not means of the missionary activities of truth. Although Bible class and worship only remember what God did for them are essential parts of the church school many workers, both of pastors and of but that they teach their children. laymen. program, they are by no means the total "Hear, 0 Israel: The Lord our God, program. Other essential elements of The concept of harvest has an the Lord is one. Love the Lord your eschatological meaning: "The harvest is Christian education include a committed God with all your heart and with all your Seventh-day Adventist teacher, school- the end of the world" (Matthew 13:39). soul and with all your strength. These The quicker we preach the Word and we mates who come from homes with commandments that I give you today are similar values and spiritual goals, and a harvest, the sooner Jesus, the Lord of to be upon your hearts. Impress them on the harvest, will come. curriculum that recognizes God as the your children. Talk about them when Creator and Jesus as the Saviour of the you sit at home and when you walk human family. Exhortation of the Spirit of Prophecy along the road, when you lie down and New textbooks in the areas of "It is the privilege of every Christian, when you get up" (Deuteronomy 6:4-7, science/health and reading are being in- not only to look for, but to hasten the NIV)* troduced in the Seventh-day Adventist coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Were "Only be careful, and watch schools in the United States and all who profess His name bearing fruit to yourselves closely so that you do not Canada. Even a brief overview of the His glory, how quickly the whole world forget the things your eyes have seen or contents of these books will convince would be sown with the seed of the let them slip from your heart as long as parents and children that more than gospel. Quickly the last harvest would be you live. Teach them to your children reading, science, and health are being ripened, and Christ would come to and to their children after them" taught. Perhaps you could arrange with gather the precious grain (Evangelism, (Deuteronomy 4:9, NIV)* the church school teacher to stop by the p. 696). [Emphasis supplied] How easily we forget, and how dif- school and look through these books. In "A moment of respite has been ficult it is to pass on to future genera- the new reading books you will not only graciously given us of God. Every power tions what we have learned of our God find character-building stories, but lent us of heaven is to be used in doing and His plan for our lives. When God biographies of early church leaders, Bi- the work assigned us by the Lord for led the children of Israel out of Egypt ble stories retold, beautifully illustrated those who are perishing in ignorance they had much to learn. Four hundred quotations from the Bible and the Spirit . . . .God's people must put their whole years of slavery had dulled their of Prophecy, as well as an abundance of energies into the effort to proclaim the understanding of God and their commit- material on denominational history. truth during the respite that has been ment to Him. Through graphic instruc- In the new science/health books not granted" (Ibid, p. 704). tion and many hard experiences God only is God introduced as the Creator of "We are to give the last warning of taught them. There was danger that in the universe, but the sustainer of life. God to men. . ." (Ibid, p. 702). years to come time would blur the God's plan for man, His work in the "Servants of God, with their faces memory of the lessons learned. God lives of men as well as in the orderly lighted up and shining with holy con- gave instruction to Israel as to how the design of the universe is outlined. The secration, will hasten from place to place children were to be taught in the home, Adventist health message, the child's op- to proclaim the message from heaven. when they were walking, at night, and in portunity to make good choices for God

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 23 and for his own life as well as his respon- maintaining church schools. The school sibility to do so are presented. is the responsibility of the entire church. It is obvious that weaving Christian The children in church schools today concepts into the textbooks and the total are, if time should last, our church of curriculum taught by a committed tomorrow. The offering for Seventh-day teacher is one way to fulfill God's com- Adventist education is also an invest- mand to permeate the life of the child ment in the future of the Seventh-day Bourke - lives with the knowledge of Him. Of course, a Adventist Church. Will you be a part of Joan Bourke, daughter of Mrs. Esther Bourke of building that future? N. Attleboro, MA, and Aare lives, son of Mr. and Seventh-day Adventist education costs Mrs. Voldermar lives of Delmar, NY, were married more than a public school education. It Marion Hartlein, Associate Director January 5, 1986, in the Pawtucket Seventh-day is also expected to do more. A Seventh- NAD Office of Education Adventist Church, Lincoln, RI, with Elder Leo Poirier, Chaplain at New England Memorial day Adventist education is expected to Hospital, Stoneham, MA, officiating. assist the home and the church in pro- The groom graduated from the State University *HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL of New York and is employed by the Home Health viding the instruction God gave to His VERSION, Copyright ©1978 by the New York In- Services of Rhode Island in Providence, RI. The people regarding the education of their ternational Bible Society. Used by permission of bride graduated from Clarke University, Worcester, Zondervan Bible Publishers. MA, and is employed by Health-Tex, Inc., in children. Cranston, RI. The couple will be making their home On April 26, 1986, a special offering in Providence, RI. will be taken to help with the expenses of Elder Leo Poirier Dudley - Morrison Sheryl) Dudley and David Morrison were married November 10, 1985, in the Concord, NH, Seventh- day Adventist Church by Pastor Dennis Campbell. The couple will make their home in Tilton, NH, and both work in Rochester, NH. OFFICIAL NOTICE Cheryl Cardenas Atlantic Union Conference Communication Secretary of Seventh-day Adventists Sexton - Schauffler Peggy Sexton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bingham of Tecumseh, OK, and Peter Schauffler, Notice is hereby published of a "b. In addition, delegates at son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schauffler of Brookeville, MD, were married December 29, 1985, special meeting of the Atlantic large shall participate in the in Keene, NH, by Elder Michael J. Lay. The couple Union Conference constituency to union conference constituency make their home in Shawnee, OK, where they are be held on Tuesday, June 3, 1986, meeting as follows: engaged in full-time literature evangelism. at 4:00 p.m., at the College "(1) The individual members Church, Main Street and George of the executive committee of Hill Road, South Lancaster, this union conference; and Massachusetts. "(2) Members of the General The purpose of the special con- Conference executive commit- stituency meeting is to consider tee who may be present at any constitutional revisions. The main constituency meeting of this issue will be "representation on union conference. The number the organizing committee." of such delegates representing ARMSTRONG, Mary, born in Worcester, The Atlantic Union Conference the General Conference of NY, October 5, 1897, passed away September 5, constitution, Article III, section 2: Seventh-day Adventists shall 1985, in Tavares, FL. Survivors: her husband Eugene B.; a son Harold A. Armstrong, West- Voting Representation, defines not exceed ten percent of the mont, IL; two daughters Esther Baker, Tuscon, who are the members of this con- total number of delegates pro- AZ, and Kathryn Labrenz, Morrisonville, WI; and a sister Ruth Gove, Albany, NY. At the stituency and outlines the formula vided for herein above in sec- time of her death, she and her husband were for arriving at the number of tion 2.a. (1) of article III of members of the Bushnell, FL, Seventh-day delegates to be chosen as follows: these bylaws. Adventist Church. "(3) Such other persons from BENSON, Elmira, born August 9, 1918; died "a. Each member organiza- the union conference staff, November 20, 1984, in Wingdale, NY. She was a long-time member of the Manor Rd. Staten tion shall be represented at church institutions, owned and Island church and a graduate of Greater New union conference constituency operated by the union and local York Academy. Survivors: daughters Susan, Christine, Karen; meetings by duly accredited conferences/missions, as may two sons Jon and Ted; grandchildren Karen- delegates as follows: be recommended by the union Sue, Jonathan and Christian; two brothers; and two sisters. Her husband John predeceased her "(1) Each local conference/ conference executive committee in 1973. Funeral services were held in the Manor mission shall be entitled to one and accepted by the delegates in Rd. Staten Island church with Pastor Stephen delegate without regard to con- session; the total number of Bauer officiating and interment was in the Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. ference membership and one delegates from this category not additional delegate for each 225 to exceed ten percent of the BOUCHER, Gladys Bernice (McKenney), born in So. Gardiner, ME, 93 years ago and church members or major frac- total number of regular died October 24, 1985, in Foxboro, MA. She tion thereof. delegates provided for herein was a member of the Foxboro, MA, Seventh- day Adventist Church. Survivors: two sons "(2) Such delegates shall be above in section 2.a. (1) of arti- Maurice L. Foren of Foxboro, MA, and Carroll chosen by respective local con- cle III of these bylaws." Foren of Litchfield, ME. Graveside services ference/mission executive com- Philip S. Follett, president were conducted by Elder Richard Lewis of the Foxboro church and interment was in the Spring mittees. Aaron N. Brogden, secretary Brook Cemetery, Mansfield, MA.

24 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER W. Townshend, VT, Seventh-day Adventist OFFICIAL NOTICE Church. Survivors: her husband Harold; a daughter Atlantic Union Conference Mrs. Mabel Harris of Jamaica, VT, four grand- children; ten great-grandchildren; and several of Seventh-day Adventists nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were con- ducted by Elder Michael J. Lay in the White Notice is hereby published that ference/mission executive com- Funeral Home, Townshend, VT, with interment the 24th session of the Atlantic mittees. in E. Jamaica, VT, Cemetery. Union Conference of Seventh-day "b. In addition, delegates at large shall participate in the NORZOW, Anna, born in Kiev, the Ukraine, Adventists will convene at the August 6, 1908, died in Auburn, NY, November Atlantic Union College Church, union conference constituency 3, 1985. She was a member of the Auburn, NY, Main Street and George Hill meeting as follows: Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. Survivors: her children Dr. Alex Norzow, Road, South Lancaster, Massa- "(1) The individual members Maine, John Paul Norzow, Maryland, Theresa chusetts, June 3-4, 1986. The first of the executive committee of Norzow, Memphis, NY, and Lucy Quaile of Groton, NY: seven grandchildren; and two meeting of the session will con- this union conference; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held vene at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June "(2) Members of the General in the Auburn SDA Church with interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Elbridge, NY, with 3, 1986. Conference executive commit- Pastor L. Tessier officiating. This session is being held for the tee who may be present at any Pastor L. J. Tessier purpose of receiving reports for constituency meeting of this the five-year period ending union conference. The number ORTIZ, Celia Mae, born December 4, 1938, December 31, 1985; the election of of such delegates representing in Speonk, LI, NY, died October 13, 1985, in Patchogue, NY. She was a faithful member of officers, department directors and the General Conference of the Patchogue English Seventh-day Adventist an executive committee; and the Seventh-day Adventists shall Church since her baptism in 1983. A memorial service was held in Tuthill Funeral Home in transaction of such other business not exceed ten percent of the Riverhead, NY, and interment was in the as may properly come before the total number of delegates pro- Riverhead cemetery. Survivors: her husband vided for herein above in sec- William Ortiz; several children; five sisters; two delegates. brothers; and a host of grandchildren. The Atlantic Union Conference tion 2.a.(1) of article III of Elder C. R. Johnson constitution, Article III, section 2: these bylaws. Voting Representation defines "(3) Such other persons from PELTON, Ruth E., 87, of New Boston Rd, RD 2, Chittenango, NY, died August 20, 1985. who are the members of this con- the union conference staff, She had been a Seventh-day Adventist for ap- stituency and outlines the formula church institutions, owned and proximately 50 years and was a member of the operated by the union and local Syracuse W. Genesee church. for arriving at the number of Survivors: a son Rodney of Washington, delegates to be chosen as follows: conferences/missions, as may D.C.; two daughters, Meriel Sheppler of Tustin, "a. Each member organiza- be recommended by the union CA, and Lucille Retz of Chittenango; ten grand- children; three great-grandchildren; and several tion shall be represented at conference executive committee nieces and nephews. Her husband predeceased union conference constituency and accepted by the delegates in her. Funeral services were held in the Tyler- Traub Funeral Home in Chittenango, NY, by meetings by duly accredited session; the total number of Elder Dick Dale, and burial was in the Arlington delegates as follows: delegates from this category not National Cemetary. to exceed ten percent of the Joan Payne "(1) Each local conference/ Communication Secretary mission shall be entitled to one total number of regular dele- delegate without regard to con- gates provided for herein above POST, Herbert E., Jr., born July 13, 1910, in ference membership and one in section 2.a.(1) of article III of New York, NY, died September 27, 1985, in Bennington, VT. He was a member of the Benn- additional delegate for each 225 these bylaws." ington, VT, Seventh-day Adventist Church. He church members or major frac- was owner of a sign-painting business. One of tion thereof. Philip S. Follett, president his special interests and hobbies was Aaron N. Brogden, secretary photography. In addition to his photos appear- "(2) Such delegates shall be ing in newspapers, many were used on covers of chosen by respective local con- the Atlantic Union Gleaner. Survivors: his wife Ruth; two sons David and Richard both of Bennington, VT; three daughters Mrs. Martha Kowalkowski of Mont- pelier, VT, Mrs. Linda S. Reed of N. Ben- nington, VT, and Mrs. Laura L. Fonteneau of Groton, CT. Funeral services were conducted by pastor Lee Manning with interment in DAVIDSON, Helen (Smith) born July 11, she took extensive work in the field of occupa- Hinsdillville Cemetery in Bennington, VT. 1887, Fort Plain, NY, died September 28, 1985, tional therapy and became the first Seventh-day Millbury, MA. She became a Seventh-day Adventist professionally trained person in that Adventist in 1919. field and in 1933 she was nationally registered. RUTHERFORD, Mabel, 83, born in Survivors: a daughter Dorotha (Perkins) Fur- In 1925 she married a classmate, Joseph Dein- Phoenix, AZ, died October 12, 1985, in Port man, Boylston, MA; a granddaughter Juanita inger, who predeceased her in 1972. Jervis, NY. She served by her pastor-husband Stinespring, Cincinnati, OH; three great- Survivors: a son Albert who is president of Harold's side in the Arizona Conference, the grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- the Taiwan Adventist Hospital; a brother Middle East and S. Africa. Later years she was a children. Pastor William Dudgeon officiated at Roland McIntosh of Bath, ME; a sister Ruby registered record administrator for a hospital in the service in Worcester, MA, and Pastor Ro- Redding of W. Paris, ME; and three grand- Port Huron, MI. jikuhar Attiken at the service in Hamilton, OH. children. Funeral services were conducted by Survivors: her husand; two sons, Dr. Harold Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Elders Stanley Steiner and David Osborne with Rutherford of San Jose, CA, and Dr. Philip Hamilton, OH. interment in Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Rutherford of Croswell, MI; a sister, Dove MA. Kretchmar of TN; and nine grandchildren. DEININGER, Ruth M., born April 19, 1900, Private cremation services were arranged by in Boston, MA, died October 12, 1985, in So. HENDERSON, Ethel Martha, born February Knight Funeral Home, Port Jervis, NY, with a Lancaster, MA. After graduating from the N.E. 22, 1896, in Boston, MA, died November 5, memorial service in the Port Jervis church with Sanitarium School of Nursing, Stoneham, MA, 1985, in Jamaica, VT. She was a member of the Elder David Burke officiating.

March 25, 1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 25 RESUME OF UNFILLED CALENDAR OF EVENTS MISSION OPPORTUNITES

GREATER NEW YORK Bible Prophecy Seminar January 1, 1986 Norwich SDA Church Administators Special Meeting Apr. 5-May 30 Archaeology and the Bible Sat., Mon., Wed. 7:00-8:15 p.m. Conference/Mission 1 Mar. 22; 9:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. ADRA 6 Speaker: Dr. Larry Geraty Youth Rallies Press 1 President of AUC Apr. 5; Rochester Bay Knoll Church Departmental Poughkeepsie Church May 3 & 4; Elmira SDA Church 7 71 Mitchell Ave. Dr. Richard Fredericks Bus Mgr/Treasurer 8 Poughkeepsie, NY Pastor 3 Min Worker Community Guest Day March 29 Dean 6 Speaker: Dr. Walter Douglas Librarian 2 Prof. Church History Dept. NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Principal Andrews University and Associaton of Adventist Seminar on the Sabbath Counselors (AAC) Teachers May 2 & 3 Pine Tree Academy Theology/Bible 6 Freeport, ME Fri. 7:30 p.m. Agriculture 1 Sabbath 11:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Second Sunday of each month Speaker: Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi exc. July & Aug. Business 3 Both events at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Math/Science 9 Crossroads Church English 8 410 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036 Language School 1 Industrial Education 1 "Patterns of God's Way" Music 5 Ten presentations on SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Education 1 the Sanctuary Fri., Apr. 18- Providence, RI, Church Dedication P.E. 1 Sabbath, Apr. 26 Sabbath, Mar. 29 SS Teacher 4 (Eve 7:00 p.m.; 2663 Hartford Ave. Sabbaths, 10:45 a.m.) Johnston, RI Sanctuary Replica Medical-Related Elder Francis Bush, Speaker Phipps-Davis Gospel Concert Laboratory Director Middletown Church Providence, RI Physic-Therapist 70 Highland Ave. Apr. 26 Middletown, NY Benefit Cedar Brook School Details: (914) 374-3155 More details next issue. Nurses or 692-5558 Surgical Sacred Organ Concert General 3 NEW YORK Stoneham, MA, SDA Church 29 Maple St. Administration 4 Nutrition, Cooking, Weight Control May 17; 3:30 p.m. Matron Syracuse Community Service Bldg. Organist, Keith Rasmussen of Male Mar. 25—Apr. 29. Kingsway College Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Bible Study & Fellowship Office Workers Spring Revival Meetings Springfield, MA, church Auditors 4 1118 Sumner Ave. Featured speaker: Elder Theodore Carcich Accountants 2 Former pastor & GC Vice-president Pastor Max Thames Apr. 3-5; every eve. (413) 782-6260 Secretaries 2 + Sabbath a.m. & p.m. (413) 783-0408 ADRA Syracuse SDA Church Every Sunday Evening 2511 W. Genesee St. Physicians General/Family Prac 8 Surgeons 2 [At Rest Continued] [Continued from back page] Ophthalmologist 2 Pediatricians 2 THURLOW, Erland A., born June 13, 1902, future of the church will be more suc- Ob-Gyn 3 Dentist in Woodstock, ME, the son of Fred and cessful if those plans are, in reality, a 2 Winifred Rich Thurlow, died November 6, Relief 3 1985. He married Helen Barrows on August 25, discovery of what God's plans are for 1927. He was the farm manager of the former Pine Tree Academy and served in the same us. Practical Skills capacity at Atlantic Union College, So. Lan- Jesus' counsel to the church in Builder caster, MA. He later operated his own dairy Ephesus, which was a good church Agriculture 2 farm at Otisfield and Oxford, ME, as well as a poultry farm and was a commercial blueberry whose ardor of first love was beginning Maintenance 4 grower in Oxford. to cool, is a sound recommendation for Indust. Coordinator For the past 14 years he has been supervisor of Housing Mgr maintenance at Ledgeview Memorial Nursing us Laodiceans as well: "Remember Pilot/Mechanic Home and a member of the Board of Trustees. therefore from whence thou art fallen, He was a member of the Oxford, ME, Seventh- day Adventist Church. and repent, and do the first works" Survivors: his wife Helen of W. Paris, ME, (Revelation 2:5). In other words, retrace and a brother Arthur Thurlow of So. Woodstock, ME. Funeral services were held in your spiritual steps. Get back to basics. the Woodstock, ME, Seventh-day Adventist Because there at the beginning is Jesus, Church with Elders William Menshausen, and He is the real Basic of spiritual life. William Jackson, Ben Davis, John Loor, and Carl P. Anderson officiating. Interment was in- the Wayside Cemetery in W. Paris, ME. Carl P. Anderson

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March 25,1986, Vol. LXXXV, No. 6 27 BACK TO BASICS Philip Follett, President Atlantic Union Conference

The new pastor faced a formidable challenge. The How does this affect church was large, its members included many institu- the future of the church? tionally oriented persons, and it was deeply divided. During the first months Some people stood in the foyer to warn new members— of 1986, national jour- or visitors—against attending certain Sabbath school nals have focused on the classes thought to be "dangerous." church of tomorrow. The pastor told me his plan for bringing the church The Adventist Review members together again and putting the church back on ran an excellent series on track. It was deceptively simple. "I plan to preach this subject. We can and strong biblical, Adventist sermons; visit every member should learn a great deal at home within the first few months; and start to focus about how to plan ahead the church's energies on soul winning," he said. by studying social Before long the new pastor was almost legendary for changes and making ad- his home visitation zeal. Regardless of the position justments in how we do various members took on the controversies being the work of the Lord. discussed, they knew they could expect their pastor to But along with such call and pray with them. He was warm, kind, and re- necessary planning, we also need to get "back to basics" fused to argue. He said he was calling only to read the in our spiritual lives. Scriptures, pray, and express his concern for their What are these basics? They are the same experiences spiritual lives. that led us to Jesus and built our convictions when we The sermons of the pastor touched the members were fresh in the faith. where they had real needs. They emphasized the great A lady came to my office one day to share a special themes of the Scriptures, affirmed the Adventist problem. She had become a Christian at great sacrifice. message and mission, and warmed the hearts of the She was rejected by her family and old friends. Now she hearers. had started a new life in a new community. She was Before long, church members had something to share, employed by a church organization. But she was worried and with encouragement and organization, they began because her spiritual life was getting dull. Her question to invite friends to attend church. Some dared to start was simple: "What can I do to regain the joy, the excite- Bible studies in their neighborhoods. Evangelism re- ment, the conviction that I once had?" vived. I asked her how she spent her time. As could be ex- Sounds simple? Many successful formulas are. In pected, she was extremely busy. She was rearing a small fact, it is an axiom that when you face a difficult child alone, working all day, and in the evening relaxing problem in interrelationships, go back to basics. If your by watching television after the baby was in bed. She marriage is losing its excitement, resume some of the hardly had time to read the Bible anymore. special attentions you shared when you were dating. If My suggestion was that she go back to basics—the your children are treating your home like a fast-food same experiences that had initiated her spiritual life stop, carve out some big chunks of time for the family to originally. Those basics were simple: Bible study, do things together again. prayer, and sharing with others what God meant to her. Now, it is certainly true that some of us need profes- A few weeks later, the lady spoke with me briefly. sional help sometimes with really acute problems. But "I'm starting to grow again," she said joyously. What many skilled professional people helpers today are she did was simple, but it worked. reminding us that some good old-fashioned caring Certainly as we enter the future we need to restudy the among family members and neighbors can ease many of church's structure, reexamine our financial policies, and the pains human beings suffer. "Peer counseling" test every program to ensure that they are meeting the seminars are teaching people how to be better friends in church's mission. But along with these tough tasks, we times of need. Skills for such "counseling" are basically need to renew our study of the Bible and Spirit of techniques for heightening sensitivity, caring, and listen- Prophecy to learn God's direction for our lives, spend ing abilities. As one psychiatrist told someone experienc- more time in prayer, and create openings to share with ing a deep grief, "You don't really need me. You need our neighbors what Jesus means to us. Our plans for the some friends who will listen and care." [Concluded on page 26]