Contents Editorial MARCH 2009 LAVONA GILLHAM In Every Issue Have You Heard About Pathways?

3 | Editorial ur school system has always been very committed to keeping the unique Seventh-day Adventist philosophy integrated into all aspects of the curricu- 4 | Newsline Olum. We have published Bible, science, and reading books to assure that this takes place. But it has been more than 25 years since a new reading program has been introduced in our schools. Parents, and even some grandparents, of our current 8 | Potluck students would recognize the Life Reading Series that is being phased out. While it has been effective, research has given many new insights on how the brain learns. 21 | Healthcare News The new North American Division language arts program, Pathways: A Journey to Excellence Through Literacy, is here to incorporate the new research and methods into our curriculum. We 10 Newsletters now know that developing brains search for patterns and connections as a “pathway” to learning and applying what has been learned. Pathways integrates reading, English, spelling, and handwriting, which News & Features 25 Allegheny East help the brain make those desired connections. The program’s nine monthly themes allow the strategies 27 Allegheny West learned to be applied to other disciplines: Bible, science, social studies, art, and music. Presently Pathways is being implemented in grades 1 to 4 throughout the Columbia Union. Grades 5 and 29 10 | Columbia Union Schools 6 will be ready next school year, and grades 7 and 8 the following year. Teacher in-services for implement- Earn High Praise 31 Chesapeake ing Pathways have also been held in every conference of the Columbia Union. 33 Columbia Union College Students striving to alleviate poverty, music professors receiving 35 Mountain View READING IS FUN Carnegie Hall honors, alumni winning awards; is your school As I visit classrooms that are using Pathways, I see students and teachers engrossed in the month’s 37 New Jersey featured in our roundup of praise-worthy news? theme. Decorations, artwork, writing assignments, library books, and artifact displays are everywhere. 39 Ohio Students are eager to share what they have learned. No longer are students just reading a story and filling in 14 | CognitiveGenesis: 41 Pennsylvania blanks in a workbook. They are using higher level thinking skills to learn about issues through research, The Journey Continues 43 Potomac writing, and independent reading. And they are excited about this new approach. Once a reluctant reader, 45 Spencerville Adventist one student recently informed me, “I like reading now. It’s fun!” Hamlet Canosa, EdD Academy During another visit, a second-grade class that had been reading Will We Miss Them?, a book on endan- gered animals, had just finished reading about Galapagos tortoises. While discussing what they had learned, How do Seventh-day Adventist schools and students compare to 47 Shenandoah Valley some students marveled at the tortoises’ long lifes- their counterparts at public and private schools? Get the answer and Academy pan (200-plus years), how much they can weigh more as we shine a light on Adventist education. 48 Takoma Academy (600 pounds), and what sound they make (a bellow- ing trumpet blast). One little girl raised her hand 16 | Shenandoah’s 51 | Bulletin Board and excitedly said that she couldn’t wait to go home Robo-Students and tell her daddy: “I don’t think he knows about Inspire Invention 55 | Last Words Galapagos tortoises. I’m sure he’ll want to hear this!” Hamlet Canosa While some teachers think easing into the new Susan Phelps Harvey program might be best, one teacher relayed her Give LEGOs and batteries to students at experience. She had planned to use just the themes and a few of the activities outlined in Pathways. On Monday the class started reading the fourth-grade Heroes theme book The Story of George Washington two Shenandoah Valley schools and soon On the Web – there will be a functioning robot. Find out Carver. They became so interested in this hero and the many things he had accomplished that, by Wednesday, the teacher rewrote her lesson plans to integrate all of the related language arts projects. The how they are turning creativity into competitive fun. News – Stay connected to children’s enthusiasm convinced her that they—and she—were ready to make the change. your church family between 18 Little Lambs and Bashful Giraffes issues of the Visitor. Stop It has been exciting to see God lead in the development and production of Pathways. He has provided | by regularly to find news, people with the right skills just as they were needed. Spiritual connections that lead students to recognize Beth Michaels and Mark Young videos, podcasts, photo God’s leading in their lives, and the lives of others, are part of each theme. While developing lifelong readers blogs, links to all our is important, restoring the image of God within each student, in preparation for His kingdom, is the ulti- Learn how the new Early Childhood Education Care office aims organizations, and more. mate goal of this uniquely Adventist literacy program. to strengthen and unite Columbia Union’s already-thriving early childhood education centers. columbiaunion.org LaVona Gillham serves as associate director for the Columbia Union Conference’s Office of Education.

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Kettering Adventist focuses on his favorite Bible texts HealthCare Names on the magazine-style weekend Top Executives broadcast, while he and co-host Connie Vandeman Jeffery (top, Following the recent promo- right) dialogue on spiritual appli- tion of Fred Manchur, former cations of current events and president interview interesting authors, of Kettering mission workers, and others. Medical Joining the broadcast with Center occasional segments is Willa (KMC) in Sandmeyer, an Emmy award- Dayton, winning reporter, who will bring Ohio, to inspirational stories of people president of Kettering Adventist whose faith is making a differ- HealthCare, two additional top ence in the world as they reach executives have been named. out and touch lives for Jesus. The six-hospital, 8,000-employee The daily VOP (vop.com ) “While the voices on the broad- network is broadcast is also all new, featuring casts have changed, the mission is making Pastor Mike Tucker (bottom, left), still to tell a hurting world the changes at speaker/director of Faith for story of Jesus through radio, Bible the top to Today, and Elizabeth Talbot courses, and the Internet,” says ensure con- (top, left), an Adventist pastor in Kinsey, who is also assistant to the tinued posi- Southern California. They join in president for communication for tive growth. great conversations about the the North American Division Roy G. Chew, PhD, succeeds Bible, bringing listeners a fresh and a member of Chesapeake Manchur as KMC’s sixth presi- approach to Bible study through Conference’s Spencerville church dent, while their high-energy discussions. in Silver Spring, Md.—Eldyn Karr Richard Haas has been appointed to replace From the Pulpit Chew as president e are born with a desire for evil, but a possibility for of Grandview and Southview Wgood. Jesus was born with a desire for good, but a medical centers, both in Dayton. possibility for evil. Hence, our constant strivings to be like Haas has served as senior execu- Jesus are futile and unwarranted. tive officer for the Sycamore We cannot be like Jesus. He never Medical Center since 2000. His asked us to because He under- replacement there will be named stands that sin is in our DNA … soon. Read more about the exec- What about our efforts? All of them utives on page 24.—Kevin Lavoie are as filthy rags. The question should be, What about His efforts R

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Vice President Search for Potomac problems and challenges. Ian the review process, and the Office News From the Joins CUSAC VP Continues Kelly, DMin, associate director of Education looks forward to the Office of Education Wally Carson, Esq., vice presi- Bill Miller, president of the of education, and Christine decision being announced. dent and general counsel for the Potomac Conference, continues Greene, registrar, planned and Congratulations to Kelly for this Columbia to lead the coordinated the meetings. It is important nomination. Best Practices a broader application of dis- Union search com- also hoped that a future joint Commission to tance education coursework Conference, mittee as it education council might occur Spencerville Commence across the North American was voted to aims to fill to further common interests. Teacher Wins Division (NAD). Instructional The Best Practices serve on the the position Excellence Award units become available in July. Commission—voted into exis- Columbia of vice presi- Associate Director Carrie Hess, who teaches tence by both the Columbia Union dent for edu- Nominated for Award English at Spencerville Adventist Union Conference Board of Early Childhood School Administrators Council cation. As the search continues, Ian Kelly, DMin, associate Academy in Education and Executive Education (CUSAC). During the past year, Violet Weiss, EdD, is serving as director of education, has been Silver Spring, Committee—will begin its work Coordinator Named Carson has provided “legal an interim associate superintend- nominated Md., is the in earnest this spring. Hamlet Evelyn Sullivan, newly appoint- eagle” presentations to CUSAC ent, working to receive Alumni members, dealing with educa- alongside Canosa, EdD, vice president for ed, part-time Early Childhood the General Awards Education tion-related law issues, includ- Rob Smith, the Office of Education, will Conference Foundation Care (ECEC) ing reviews of actual cases. His associate 2009 Teacher co-chair the commission with Award of a yet-to-be-named layperson. coordinator, presence will provide superin- superintend- of Excellence award winner for Excellence. The group will consist of eight is now tendents and principals the ent, to the Columbia Union. The founda- This is the second highest award members, all selected through a overseeing opportunity to pose questions address all tion will issue the award later this conferred by the Office of criteria-driven process, who will school-based and concerns regarding legal K-12 matters in Potomac. Contact spring during a local ceremony. Education of the worldwide be asked to identify and develop early child- issues in such areas as person- them at (540) 886-0771. Congratulations to Hess for using “best practices” guidelines and hood education/day care centers nel, contracts, CODE and Seventh-day Adventist Church her God-given gifts in a way that policy proposals in such areas across the Columbia Union. She handbook policies. Tidewater Reverts and has been awarded 146 times truly makes a difference in the as administration, curriculum, has been familiarizing herself with Academy Status since 1974. His nomination is in lives of her students. board governance, etc. Look for applicable state and federal health Spring Valley Tidewater Adventist Academy the commission’s impact to be and safety regulations and guide- Recovers From Fire (TAA) in Chesapeake, Va., will felt, in a significant way, begin- lines, curriculum, personnel, and revert to junior academy status at 5-Year Enrollment Trends Shared ning in the 2009-10 school year. ECEC programming, and will soon students, faculty, and staff have the end of the current academic As a consequence of the poor national economy, all educational initiate her first round of visita- high hopes to host this year’s year. Undertaking a major systems face challenges, and predicting total opening enrollment Distance Education tions across the union. Read more graduation exercises in their restructuring in several key areas, at all levels for the next school year is particularly challenging. about the ECEC office on page 18. home gym in Centerville, Ohio, the hope of the TAA board is that Initiative Implemented Below is a graph showing elementary, secondary, and total K-12 reports principal Jeff Bovee. restructuring will, in several years, Griggs International Academy opening enrollment during the past five years: (GIA), through coordination Shenandoah to Host Following an electrical fire reposition the school to, once with the Columbia Union Office First Union Robotics earlier this again, seek full academy status. Elementary and Secondary Enrollment Data of Education (CUOE), will now Competition school year be offering 150 instructional This spring Shenandoah Valley that caused Union Hosts First units per year of distance educa- Academy (SVA) in New Market, in excess of Joint Registrars tion courses designed to expand Va., will host the first Columbia $4 million in Workshop s t

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various school sites. The (ARL) competition for elementary the day my registrars of the Atlantic and t S GIA/CUOE pilot agreement and academy students. Using the academy has been operating Columbia unions converged in comes after the signing of a two- model employed by the NAD in their K-12 program at a former Columbia, Md., for two days of year, $40,000 contract to initiate the division-wide competition, Christian school campus near meetings hosted by the Office of distance education options for SVA is responsible for expanding Springboro, about 15 minutes Education. The purpose of the junior academies throughout the union’s involvement to south. They also look forward first-time collaboration was to the Columbia Union. The agree- include academy students. Read to being back “home” during analyze and respond, in a coor- Year ment may become the basis for more about the ARL on page 16. 2009-10. dinated way, to common

6 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 7 Potluck BETH MICHAELS What You Bring to the Table

What’s New? White Estate others. Get a copy by contacting a high-quality picture. Read director and Mack at (301) 445-7910 or more at sonbeamchannel.com. In the Spotlight > Musician and editor Cindy [email protected]. Youth Advocate Terrell Hunt Book > Tutsch, DMin. Prince of Dreams This free, Television WholeHealth errell Hunt is a young, multitalented member of Allegheny Bradley Booth online, down- Channel > TEast Conference’s Bladensburg (Md.) church, who is Seasoned author Bradley loadable mag- SonBeam Use Online Health expanding his growing music ministry into the field of out- Booth, principal azine—Ve.Z The Three Angels Broadcasting Information Wisely reach. The vibrant praise and worship style performer recently of Ohio for short—features stories, Network (3ABN) has launched the You can find information on received a New Artist of the Year nomination during the 24th Conference’s games, interviews, and more! first Adventist children’s television any health topic by searching the annual Stellar Awards, and a Washington Music Association Worthington Columbia Union kids can even channel for ages 12 and under. Internet. In fact, according to the nomination for Gospel Inspirational Vocalist of the Year for his Adventist earn some cash for their pub- The channel’s 24-hour program- Pew Internet and American Life debut recording Awesome. Hunt is using these rich experiences Academy, takes lished stories and photos. ming will include original short Project, at least 75 percent of all to encourage, educate, and train inner-city teens and young readers on an engrossing journey Tutsch also interacts with kids segments like Letters From You Internet users seek health infor- adults to achieve their performing arts goals. to ancient Babylon. The book fol- through the site (whiteestate.org/ with Brenda mation. The problem many Hunt’s passion for empowering and preserving budding lows the lives of Daniel—before vez) as well as her new podcast Walsh; Fast encounter, however, is that the young artists can be seen in his two newly formed nonprofit he becomes famous as and blog, touching on issues like Snacks with health news, medical research, organizations. Through Talented Young People Moving On Nebuchadnezzer’s making friends. Visit today, print Jill Morikone; and health-oriented sites and (TYMPO), the focus is on the advancement of at-risk youth dream decoder—and out the latest edition, and have and Is It Odd, blogs provide conflicting health seeking career opportunities in the performing arts. As three friends as they fun learning. Or Is It God? where facts about information. How do you decide TYMPO’s co-founder and artistic director, Hunt seeks to pro- become prisoners of some of God’s funniest creatures what is accurate? vide proactive solutions for those who are disadvantaged war. While settling into a Sermon > are shared. Other segments, like Consider the source. As a rule, socially and economically. new land, far from family Pedestrian Safety Krafty Kids, are coming soon. websites maintained by a reputable Hunt also founded Generation Alive Inc., a wellness and and traditions, they are Erwin Mack, a member of “We’re very excited about the health organization can be trusted. development foundation. Here, programs are set up for young It doesn't take faced with strange food Potomac Conference’s Sligo opportunities the SonBeam Also, look for the author’s creden- individuals that desire to capture performing arts dreams, courage to and styles of worship church in Channel are opening up,” says tials and whether a study is pub- academic success, and a healthy lifestyle. Participants are do the wrong that clash with God’s Takoma Park, 3ABN president Jim Gilley. “The lished in a peer-reviewed journal. given motivational resources and positive alternatives to thing. It takes commandments. Md., has greatest way to reach the whole Check out any potential bias. negative attitudes. Both entities serve the greater Washington, courage to Booth’s mission is to earned a posi- family is through the kids.” Be aware that sites promoting D.C., area. do the right. help young people expe- tive reputation The channel will initially product and research sponsored Hunt prays for his current outreach efforts to be duplicated —Daniel says rience Jesus fully and among city, be offered via the Internet by corporations may have other abroad, with hopes of reconditioning and boosting the self- to his friends learn that they can never county, and state through the MOPCWeb site interests than providing accu- esteem of those whom have had a difficult start in life. The in Prince of go wrong when they agency officials who share his (mopcweb.com) and also by rate information. slogan “Changing the face of this generation … reclaiming our Dreams stand up for God and concern for pedestrian safety. MOIPTV, a set top box that uses Note the dates associated youth” has become Hunt’s vision and new song of praise. Learn keep His laws. Booth Through his organization, the high-speed Internet to provide with the study or data. Since more by visiting terrellhunt.com.—Rob Stewart dedicates the book to his students Multijurisdictional Pedestrian research studies are published and hopes “they will have the Safety Committee (MPSC), Mack frequently, often revealing new courage to follow Daniel’s example has opened avenues for address- Web Watch findings, you’ll want to look for in the way they live, pray, and wit- ing community concerns. up-to-date information. ness.” Pick up a copy at your local During a recent MPSC meet- whiteestate.com/ Finally, clarify confusing infor- Adventist Book Center or at adven- ing, Mack invited Ted Wilson, godsmessengers mation with your healthcare tistbookcenter.com.—Taashi Rowe vice president for the worldwide The Ellen G. White Estate providers. They can help you sort Seventh-day Adventist Church offers 38 fully developed through the details, especially as e-ZINE > and a member of the Chesapeake lessons that address 10 topics it relates to your specific situation. Visionary for Kids Conference Triadelphia church in Adventist school students face The Internet is a vast, bewil- Ellen G. White Estate Clarksville, Md., to address the daily. “God’s Messengers” dering world, but if you search “We want to get kids, aged multidenominational crowd assist teachers who want to wisely, you can find accurate 9-14, more interested in Mrs. about keeping pedestrians safe. enhance their students’ sources of information.—Lilly White’s writings and Seventh-day It was so well received, that they spiritual walk with Jesus. Tryon, RN, MSN, Adventist Adventist heritage,” says Ellen G. want to share the message with WholeHealth Wellness Center

8 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 9 time to build a school that would provide a Christ- Kettering College Columbia Union Schools Earn centered education to their children and others in of Medical Arts presi- neighboring communities. Since its opening, one dent Charles Scriven, year later, the same goals and burning desire to min- PhD (right), presents ister to children and their families still drive Lake Ohio Conference’s Nelson. The faculty and staff partner with parents to Centerville church provide a safe haven where children are nurtured far member Merle beyond academics and religious education. Peterson with the All LNS alumni and friends are invited to join in 2008 Alumnus of High Praise the anniversary celebration during the weekend of the Year award. May 16. For more information, visit lakenelsons- daschool.org or call (732) 981-0626.—Stacy Stocks became director of medical imaging for Kettering and John Hakizimana Medical Center and its partner facilities in chools, students, and alumni from across December 2006. the Columbia Union Conference are per- CUC MUSIC PROFESSOR HONORED Since his return to Kettering, Peterson has forged a forming topnotch feats, from celebrating AT CARNEGIE HALL partnership with GE Healthcare-Ultrasound, which significant milestones to earning presi- irginia-Gene Rittenhouse (below), director of led to the school’s acquisition of four state-of-the-art dential awards. Whether big or small, VColumbia Union College’s (CUC) New England ultrasound systems.—Mindy Claggett theseS schools prove there are many ways to stand Youth Ensemble, based in Takoma Park, Md., was out in the crowd: honored for her commitment to music performance. DUPONT PARK STUDENTS WIN TICKETS Well-known choral com- TO INAUGURAL PARADE TWO NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS poser and conductor hree Dupont Park school students were declared CELEBRATE SEMICENTENNIALS John Rutter paid tribute among the 100 winners of a citywide essay con-

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C nity that make a difference,” says current principal The Lake Nelson school (LNS) in Piscataway lives of students better and her consistent faith in H P A E C I Catherine Tomlinson. She offers one reason why the (below) was started by members of three Adventist T S God. Rittenhouse has taught music performance S S Y E J school has and will continue to thrive: “Cohansey is churches in central New Jersey who strongly believed and theory courses for CUC students since 1994. B Y O B T O O in Christian education. After breaking ground in a family. We learn together, serve together, play —Tanisha Greenidge H T P O H

P together, and pray together.” March 1958, these church members donated their CENTERVILLE MEMBER NAMED KETTERING COLLEGE ALUMNUS Winners got to sit in front of the White House, next OF THE YEAR to the presidential reviewing stand, during the inau- ettering College of Medical Arts in Dayton, gural parade of President Obama and Vice President K Ohio, recently honored Merle Peterson, a Joseph Biden. Dupont Park principal Lafese 1971 radiologic technology program graduate, as Quinnonez credits English teacher Francis Foote for the 2008 Alumnus of the Year, the school’s highest encouraging her students to enter the contest. alumni honor. The Ohio Conference Centerville church member returned to his alma mater after SMALL PIQUA SCHOOL BURNS 24 groundbreaking years as administrative director BIG MORTGAGE of radiology at Florida Hospital. ith the help of a Columbia Union Revolving Known as a pacesetter in his field, Peterson W Fund loan, the Piqua (Ohio) church and

10 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 11 school family built and paid off—within seven Andrea Martinez (’07) to gain advice on how best to help the Mount years—a million-dollar loan for its new school and is one of many students Vernon, Ohio, community. multipurpose building (below). During a recent to serve as a student mis- The holidays provided an ideal opportunity to mortgage-burning ceremony, city officials and Ohio sionary through Columbia serve, as area members conducted a canned food Conference staff joined church, school, and commu- Union College’s 50-year-old and toy drive. MVA students collected cans, clothing, nity members in the celebration. Student Missions program. and other household and toiletry items, to create and “The enormity of this accomplishment would be deliver customized gift baskets. impressive for a large congregation, but it is even “I hope to empower struggling people, uplift the more so for a church of only 40 members,” says CUC developed the first city, and spread a new light,” notes Graves, who church member Mark Mirek, who also serves as the Student Missions program, plans to appoint another student to take over the school’s principal. “Our primary focus now is to get sending its first missionary program upon his graduation this May.—Amy Soper our school on solid ground and serve our community to Mexico in 1959. through Christian education.”—Gerry Wagoner The college continues DESMOND T. DOSS STUDENTS LAY to send students to the Netherlands, Africa, South WREATH FOR UNKNOWN SOLDIER America, Korea, and other countries. CUC’s Student esmond T. Doss Junior Academy principal Missions program cultivates leaders who succeed and DStephen Doss and three students recently got a “It was a great honor to take part in this ceremo- reach their full potential in Christ under the school’s rare opportunity to participate in a wreath-laying ny,” said Doss of the Potomac Conference school in motto, “The Gateway to Service.”—Tanisha Greenidge ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Lynchburg, Va., named after the Adventist the Arlington National Cemetery in Alexandria, Va. Congressional Medal of Honor winner.”

BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR WINS Statement of Policy—Nondiscrimination in Adventist Schools COUNTY ESSAY CONTEST The Seventh-day Adventist Church, in all of its church-operated schools, admits students of any race to all privileges, programs, and activities generally enior Emily Ferguson of Blue Mountain accorded or made available to students at its schools and makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, handicap, ethnic background, or national origin in the administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs. S Academy in Hamburg, Pa., won first place in The governing body of the Church has ruled officially, and in practice abides by, the following policies: the Essay on Giving writing contest for area stu- 1. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded, with no discrimina- Parkersburg Academy, Summersville Adventist School, Valley View dents, sponsored by the Berks Chapter Association tion in recruitment or hiring against any employee or application because Adventist School of Fundraising Professionals. Students were asked of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin, age or sex except where age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. New Jersey—Cohansey Adventist School, Collingwood Park Adventist to write compelling essays about people who give School, Delaware Valley Jr. Academy, Lake Nelson Adventist School, 2. Preferential hiring shall be practiced only on the basis of freely chosen adher- Meadow View Jr. Academy, Parkway South Seventh-day Adventist and what it means to give back. ence to Adventist tenets essential to the operation of an Adventist institution. Christian School, Tranquility Adventist School, Vineland Regional Adventist School, Waldwick Adventist School Ferguson surpassed 17 entrants to receive a mone- 3. Compensation and benefits will be administered without regard to race, tary award and was asked to read color, ethnic background, country of origin, creed, age, or sex except Ohio—Cincinnati Junior Academy, Clarksfield Seventh-day Adventist where age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. School, Eastwood Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy, Elyria her essay at the Berks County Christian Academy, Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School, Lima 4. Decisions for the promotion of employees will be based upon the quali- Seventh-day Adventist School, Mansfield Seventh-day Adventist School, Awards Breakfast in front of rep- CUC president William Loveless (right) shakes fications of an individual as related to the requirements of the position for Mayfair Christian School, , Mount Vernon resentatives from area nonprofits the hand of the school’s first volunteer student which he or she is being considered. Seventh-day Adventist School, Newark Seventh-day Adventist School, Piqua Seventh-day Adventist School, Spring Valley Academy, Toledo 5. Inasmuch as the personal life and professional identity of an individual and major Berks County donors. Junior Academy, Twin Oaks Seventh-day Adventist School, Worthington missionary, Marline Mathiesen, in 1959. are inseparable, all employees are expected to conform to the standards Adventist Academy, Zanesville Seventh-day Adventist School For Ferguson, the contest brought of conduct that are in harmony with Seventh-day Adventist practices. Pennsylvania—Blue Mountain Academy, Blue Mountain Elementary Allegheny East—Baltimore Jr. Academy, Calvary Seventh-day Adventist its own reward. “As I started writ- School, Fairview Village Adventist School, Gettysburg Seventh-day School, Delaware County Adventist School, DuPont Park Junior Adventist School, Harrisburg Seventh-day Adventist School, Huntingdon ing about giving back to people, I MOUNT VERNON STUDENT CREATES Academy, Ephesus Adventist School, George E. Peters Adventist School, Valley Christian Academy, Irvin Comstock Seventh-day Adventist Hillside Adventist School, Jessie R. Wagner Adventist School, Mount became intrigued with the sub- POVERTY INITIATIVE Elementary School, Lake Erie Seventh-day Adventist School, Lancaster Olivet Adventist School, , Sharon Temple Adventist Seventh-day Adventist School, Lehigh Valley Seventh-day Adventist ject,” she recalls. “I formed an ush Against Poverty, School, Trinity Temple Adventist School, Wilbert F. Mays Adventist School Elementary School, Reading Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy, opinion on a subject that affects Pan outreach program Allegheny West—Columbus Adventist Academy, Ramah Adventist Junior Stroudsburg Seventh-day Adventist School, Wyoming Valley Seventh-day my life every day.” started by Mount Vernon Academy Adventist Elementary School, York Seventh-day Adventist School Academy (MVA) senior Chesapeake—Atholton Adventist Academy, Baltimore White Marsh Potomac—Appomattox Seventh-day Adventist School, B&P Young Adventist School, Crest Lane Seventh-day Adventist School, Crossroads Seventh-day Adventist Church School, Beltsville Adventist School, C. F. CUC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Daniel Graves, encourages Adventist School, Eastern Shore Junior Academy, Frederick Adventist Richards Junior Academy, Desmond T. Doss Seventh-day Adventist Jr. Academy, J. N. Andrews School, Manassas Adventist Preparatory School, OF STUDENT MISSIONS academy students to make School, Friendship Adventist School, , Martin Barr Seventh-day Adventist School, Mount Aetna Seventh-day Adventist Olney Adventist Preparatory School, Powell Valley Christian School, or half a century, Columbia Union College has a difference in their com- School, Rocky Knoll Seventh-day Adventist School, Spencerville Richmond Academy, Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School, Robert A. Adventist Academy, Susquehanna Seventh-day Adventist School, Lewis Christian School, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Shenandoah Valley Fprovided its students with opportunities to munity. Graves’ vision for Wilmington Junior Academy Adventist Elementary School, Sligo Adventist School, Stanley Seventh- day Adventist School, Takoma Academy, Tappahannock Junior Academy, serve as volunteer missionaries around the world the organization solidified Mountain View—Brushy Fork Christian School, Greenbrier Valley Tidewater Adventist Academy, Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School, through its Student Missions program. Former when he met with city offi- Academy, Highland Adventist School, Mountaintop Adventist School, Vienna Adventist Academy, Yale Elementary School president William “Bill” Loveless remains firm that cials and local nonprofits

12 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 13 CognitiveGenesis I Actual achievement scores were above predic- can benefit Adventist education will stretch well tion based on ability in all subject areas. into the future. The Hess warns, however, that systems need to avoid I Achievement was above average and above what he calls “the new stupid”—“the dangers that lie prediction based on ability for both years one and ahead for those who misunderstand what data can two of the study. and can’t do.” He goes on to write, “... data-driven decision-making does not simply require good data; I Achievement was very similar, no matter the it also requires good decisions.” Journey size of the school, the number of students per CognitiveGenesis is securing good data. What grade, the number of grades per teacher, or the must be certain is that good data, along with good Continues grade range within the classroom. decisions resulting from careful analysis of that data, are used vigorously and wisely to enhance Hamlet Canosa, EdD I Every group in all of the comparisons scored Adventist education. And CognitiveGenesis is more ogi Berra, the loveable baseball com- from Adventist schools in Bermuda, Canada, and above prediction. than a project that simply affirms the accomplish- mentator and Hall of Fame catcher for the . The data was pulled from stan- ments of Adventist education. It is, and must con- the New York Yankees, is perhaps better dardized tests (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills for grades Upon preliminary examination of student tinue to be, an ongoing journey that promotes known for his “Berraisms” than his 3-8, Iowa Tests of Education Development for surveys, several variable correlations to achieve- enhanced teaching methodologies, curriculum, and exploits on the baseball diamond. grades 9 and 11, and Cognitive Abilities Tests ment are also revealing. For example, when con- student learning. YSome of his sayings are classics: “A nickel ain’t across all targeted grade levels for purposes of con- sidering 2007 data, it appears that students who So, the journey continues. Perhaps Berra had it worth a dime anymore;” “If the world were per- trol) and from surveys of students, parents, teach- get eight or more hours of sleep per night score right when he said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” fect, it wouldn’t be;” and, speaking of baseball, ers, and school administrators that determine what higher than those students who sleep less. “Ninety percent of the game is half mental.” factors might correlate to student achievement. Another example indicates that the more time a Hamlet Canosa, EdD, serves as vice president for the However, my favorite is, “When you come to a fork Preliminary results, at the midpoint of this journey, child spends interacting with his/her parents, the Columbia Union Conference’s Office of Education. in the road, take it.” are very encouraging: higher that child achieves. Berra’s words imply that when one travels, it’s The information on the slide (right) provides good to have a destination in mind, particularly if I Students across the North American Division preliminary evidence (based on 2006 data of eighth- one comes to an unexpected fork along the way. scored about half a grade level above what one graders) that the more years a student remains in Absent a desired destination, any journey can easily would predict on average. an Adventist school, the higher his/her score in make true the words of author Lewis Carroll, “When both achievement and ability will be. Moreover, you don’t know where you are going, any road will I Students at all ability levels, on average, show the difference in achievement over ability also get you there.” higher achievement scores than predicted. increases the more years the child spends in an Adventist school. THE ROAD TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS I Overall achievement (composite) was above CognitiveGenesis is the landmark, division-wide the national norm in all grades (3-9 and 11). THE JOURNEY CONTINUES study designed to assess Seventh-day Adventist The CognitiveGenesis journey takes Adventist academics at the elementary and secondary school I Achievement scores were above average by educators well beyond the point that education levels. It is now in the third of a four-year journey— nearly one-fourth of a standard deviation. professional Frederick M. Hess describes as “the one that will, in the end, provide data-driven old stupid”—“leaders who dismissed student answers to three major questions: 1. How are stu- I Achievement was above average for all subject achievement data and systematic research as hav- dents in Adventist schools performing academically? areas (reading, language arts, math, social stud- ing only limited utility ... to improving schools or 2. How does the academic performance of stu- ies, and sources of information). school systems” (Educational Leadership, Vol. 66, dents in Adventist schools compare to that of their No. 4, pp. 12-17). This research project has counterparts in public and other private schools? I Overall achievement was at the 59th per- moved Adventist education well down the road 3. What factors—related to students, parents, centile. Achievement in different subject areas it was meant to travel—assessing Adventist teachers, and schools—are associated with stu- ranged between 52 and 61 percentile ranks. academics. Yet there is much more to dent achievement and abilities? learn as the project continues to move CognitiveGenesis researchers recently released I Actual achievement scores were above pre- forward. With such a sizeable and the 2007-08 (Year Two) annual report. The study dicted achievement based on ability for all diverse data bank and many survey involved nearly 30,000 students (grades 3-9 and 11) grades (3-9 and 11). variables to study, spin-off research that

14 | VISITOR Math teacher Erik Brown, with assistance from physics teacher Tom McNeilus, leads the academy Shenandoah’s group during their Wednesday night meetings. Computer programmer Jeremy White, a New Market church member, has been mentoring the team as they design, construct, and test their robot in prepa- ration for this year’s challenge tasks. Robo-Students Brown echoes Miller’s enthusiasm for the coopera- Inspire Invention tive learning that takes place. “This competition is about learning problem-solving skills in a real-life situation. It forces the kids to think logically,” he says. Susan Phelps Harvey Spencer Hannah, SVA principal, also supports the program and hopes “to build on it in the years ahead.” nventor Dean Kamen (remember the Segway?) Va., was the Columbia Union’s first school to partici- Does SVA’s amateur team have a chance at came up with the idea. He founded FIRST (For pate in this world-renowned competition. In March winning? “Yeah!” exclaims Brown. “A good chance!” Inspiration and Recognition of Science and 2008, under the direction of their teacher Gordon Gigabot members Ben Swanson, Sam Nagy, Graydon But, he is already looking beyond this year’s compe- Technology) in 1992, a robotics competition Miller, a team of seventh- and eighth-graders named Jedamski, Christina Champion, and Ana Copaceanu tition—dreaming of ways to give his team a stronger designed to inspire young people with a new the Gigabots competed in the FIRST Lego League at collaborate on their competitive robot. start. He would like to see scrimmages take place apprIeciation for science, technology, and engineering. ARL’s Southern Regionals in Collegedale, Tenn. between area schools to help the students practice. However, with most of FIRST’s competitions Early in the 2007-08 school year, while obeying He would also love to see more Columbia Union taking place on Saturdays, this created an impossi- FIRST guidelines, the Gigabots researched and what they get—the ability to think a problem schools participate and join in the creative fun. ble conflict for Seventh-day Adventists. As a result, solved a real-world problem, then designed and through. They learn discipline. This program push- the Adventist Robotics League (ARL) was born. The built a battery-powered robot—using LEGOs and es students in ways that would never happen in an Susan Phelps Harvey is a freelance writer and ARL (adventistroboticsleague.net) partners with other items—to carry out the solution. Next, they ordinary classroom.” member of Potomac Conference’s Sligo church in FIRST, but holds its competitions on Sundays, programmed the robot to perform a series of 12 Miller credits engineers Bill Dodge and Kris Takoma Park, Md. using FIRST’s same standards, robot building kits, autonomous tasks. The scoring was based on points Hanon, members of the New Market (Va.) church, and challenges. divided among a two-and-a-half minute robot per- who volunteer their time to mentor the group. But formance, a presentation of the project, and the even they, Miller says, can’t tell the kids what or how GIGABOTS ARE BORN group’s ability to work as a team. to do any of it. “We adults just facilitate—stand back Potomac Conference’s Shenandoah Valley Southern Adventist University’s School of and allow the process of discovery to take place,” he Adventist Elementary School (SVAE) in New Market, Computing (Tenn.) hosted the competition, which explains. He adds, “The kids start out scattered and attracted 13 teams from Adventist schools across unfocused. They go through a whole gamut of emo- the South. Although the SVAE teammates were tions, but then gradually learn to work together. first-timers, they finished in the top two—beat by Without a doubt, that’s the greatest joy for a teacher!” the veteran, winning team by only half a point! Parents can also attest to the program’s benefits. Both top teams received the director’s award, Cindy Champion’s daughter, Christina, is in her sec- including an invitation to compete at the national ond year on the seventh- and eighth-grade team. ARL competition, held each May at Andrews “It really challenges her,” expresses Champion, “and University (Mich.). opens her eyes to new possibilities. Not long ago, Building on their first-year success, SVAE’s Christina said to me, ‘Mom, I’ve always wanted to Gigabots are heading to ARL’s regional competi- be a doctor, but maybe I’ll be an engineer.’” tion again this month. Their team consists of nine boys and girls who meet for two hours after ENTHUSIASM SPREADS school, once a week. This year, for the first time, two Shenandoah Valley teams will compete. Shenandoah Valley MEASURABLE BENEFITS Academy (SVA) students started a club this school The Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary Ask Miller how his students benefit from the year—the first, and only, academy-level robotics club Gigabots and their leaders pause during the 2008 program, and you don’t get an ordinary response in the Columbia Union. The Stiel Robot will compete Shenandoah Valley Academy students prepare Adventist Robotics League national championship at about hands-on learning in physics, mechanics, in ARL’s FIRST Tech Challenge for high schoolers, their robot for competition in the upcoming Andrews University, where they won second place. and programming. “Logic!” he proclaims. “That’s taking place this May at Andrews University. ARL championships.

16 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 17 the nearly 30-year-old Wilmington Junior Academy and Day Care in Delaware, reports that most of their Little Lambs attendees do not come from Adventist homes, yet still continue on to the adjacent K-8 Chesapeake Conference academy. “It’s good community expo- sure,” she says, “and most of our children learn about us through word-of-mouth. It’s good that our BashfulGiraffes parents feel so highly about us.” Early Childhood Learning Centers Grow Young Christians That they do. Two of Wilmington’s past atten- dees, Donny and Kayla Jennings, not only became Beth Michaels and Mark Young academy students, but their entire family joined the nearby West Wilmington church nine years ago. .S. Secretary of State Hilary Rodham executive committee—for a second time—the need “It’s a place that makes you feel comfortable. They Clinton coined the idea that “it takes a for an individual to oversee such centers. The union welcome you to come to services, and you never village” to raise a child. This wasn’t new fully agreed, and Sullivan, a former teacher and prin- feel pressured,” recalls mother Carole Jennings. thinking for Seventh-day Adventists, cipal, left her post as Potomac’s associate superin- “And definitely the love they show your child, you centers, Elisa Maragoto, director of New Jersey who have been operating an internal tendent for education to join the union team. feel it.” Kayla is now an academy seventh-grader. Conference’s 25-year-old Lake Nelson Early Learning Ueducational system for decades and have support- Sullivan spent her first months in office becom- Cheri Phipps, director of the four-star Little Center, echoes the sentiment of all directors, saying, ed home schooling for just as long. However, ing familiar with applicable state and federal health Lamb Child Care Learning Center (above) in “Having common standards and guidelines will help Adventists have never enacted their nurturing spir- and safety regulations and guidelines, curriculum, Cincinnati, Ohio, says that 50 to 80 percent of our early childhood education centers become more it more completely than through the establishment personnel, and ECEC programming. As coordinator, their community-based students move on to Ohio efficient and goal oriented. As Adventists, we share a of early childhood learning centers. she will make sure that all early childhood centers Conference’s nearby Cincinnati Junior Academy. In unique mission and vision that should also be incor- Today there are dozens of Adventist schools across the union’s eight-state region are licensed addition to teaching others about Christ, Phipps porated within [these centers].” Lake Nelson’s motto, throughout the Columbia Union with thriving day and meet safety requirements, including staff train- says, “Being star-rated is great for our prestige and in particular, says it best: empowering students care or preschool centers operating inside their ing in CPR and first aid. opens up state financial awards, which allow us to through Christian education. walls, or in nearby facilities. Not only are these cen- Sullivan plans to visit the directors regionally and do some upgrades.” These are all important ters introducing chil- assist them in their growth process, all in the hope aspects of proving they care about their children. Mark Young is an account executive for WUSA 9 TV dren to Christ during that a more unified system will develop between the With the ECEC office and Sullivan working to unite in Washington, D.C., and a member at the their most impres- centers. “The purpose of our office is to continue and educate the union’s early childhood learning Community Praise Center in Alexandria, Va. sionable years, but providing loving early childhood centers that are they are also becom- focused on Christ and will be able to nurture each ing feeders for many child according to their needs,” she explains. “We of our schools. are also here to provide a service and share God’s Potomac School, Childcare Center Prove Successful Collaboration “A well-run, accred- love with our congregations and the community.” ited early childhood here was only one teacher for its 20 students when Potomac Conference’s Desmond T. Doss Junior center feeds kinder- LEADING OTHERS TO CHRIST Academy opened in 1981. Ten years later, the school established the Bashful Giraffe Childcare Center and garten, kindergarten Staff at many of the union’s already-established Twatched their academy attendance inflate—now boasting 90 students (grades K-10) and six teachers. then feeds first grade, and so on,” explains Evelyn early childhood centers can share stories of leading Nestled in Lynchburg, Va., the Bashful Giraffe Sullivan (above), coordinator for the Columbia Union people to Christ. Renee Fegley (below), director of center attracts as many residents as it does Office of Education’s new Early Childhood Education Adventist church members. And because “teach- Care (ECEC) office. ers can build relationships with the children and show the spirit of Christ to them,” says academy UNITING OUR CENTERS principal Stephen Doss, the positive impact Early childhood centers are fairly new operations results in new students for the academy. within Adventist schools. Only a year ago, North “The Bashful Giraffe center proves that having American Division president Don Schneider assigned a good reputation in the community can be an the supervision of these centers to union education asset to Adventist schools,” says Evelyn departments, an action welcomed by Hamlet Canosa, Sullivan, coordinator for the Columbia Union EdD, Columbia Union’s vice president for education. Office of Education’s new Early Childhood The action allowed Canosa to present to the union Education Care (ECEC) office.

18 | VISITOR march 2009

Eat the Sun!

Clive Wilson

ately my thoughts have turned to food. Though it’s not unusual to have food on the brain during and around the holidays, mine have not been your typical thoughts—typical being, of course, stuffing, L mashed potatoes, pecan pie, decadent chocolates, peppermint ice cream, and the rest of the cele- bratory menu delights. No, my thoughts have turned to sprouts. Sprouts? “Can they be dipped in chocolate?” you might be wondering (it crossed my mind as well). For Seventh-day Adventists, the practice of sprouting grains, seeds, and legumes is not new, but has historically been the way we have promoted natural foods and healthy vegetarian living. Yet, when I focus on the idea of eating something that has been actively harnessing and responding to sunlight, it gives me a genuine sense of wonder. To think of it! Eating sunlight! Of course the scientific world has progressed to such heights where micro-cellular activity can be meas- ured and observed. Current studies only validate the power of eating living food and demonstrate the ability of sprouts and raw foods to nourish and heal the human body. The simple truth remains, when you eat some- thing sprouted, you consume a vital living force.

REVIVING THE SPIRIT Being a minister of the gospel, it’s impossible not to see this as an analogy to our spiritual diet. As we head into spring, it’s a perfect time to consider deeply what we “feed” our spirit. Spring—a time of renewal and change, fresh perspective, and new life—presents us with new opportunity to consume spiritual food that is alive and powerful. Jesus never meant his sacrifice and death to be the end of the story. His resurrection is the vital life force we consume and, in that reality, we live victorious, free, healthy, joyful, dedicated, and inspired! We live because He lives in us, and that is the ultimate food, the quintessence of vital force living! As chaplain for Kettering College of Medical Arts (KCMA), it’s my privilege and charge to keep the message of Christ’s healing ministry ever before our students. KCMA is unique; it is an Adventist operation but attracts a number of students to its campus who don’t share our faith. This gives us a unique opportunity to express our beliefs and practices in an environment that is all about personal and professional growth. Our commitment to the highest standards of Christian, medical educa- tion is directly linked and inspired by the “vital force” message of Jesus Christ. His life demands we live fully, serving others, and dishing up spiritual food that has meaningful impact for eternity.

Clive Wilson is chaplain at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Dayton, Ohio.

JANUARYMARCH 2009 | 21 Celebrating the Success of Knife-less Surgery

Kevin Lavoie

ithout so much as a nick to his scalp, 61-year-old Foy McMaster had major surgery W on a cancer tumor lodged deep inside his brain. In the past, brain tumors like these were consid- ered inoperable, and patients often were given a grim prognosis of just six months to live. But times have The helmet directs intense radiation beams past changed, and the gamma knife—a no-knife surgery nontumor brain areas to precisely treat only the tumor. that blasts the tumor with hundreds of highly intense radiation beams in a single session—has improved care. Foy’s procedure marked Kettering Medical I Improved outcomes and quality of life enhanced Center’s (KMC) 1,000th gamma knife procedure I More cost-effective (also called radiosurgery). After Foy’s 20-year battle with cancer, Jamal Taha, I Effective treatment for “inoperable” abnormalities MD, medical director of the Gamma Knife Center at KMC, says he feels “hopeful we can give him more KMC will now be taking its exacting gamma quality years with his wife.” knife procedures to a greater level of excellence through the purchase of the new Perfexion (left) from Leksell Gamma Knife this the treatment of multiple metastatic brain tumors.” month, only the The gamma knife is also used to treat chronic 20th one in the facial pain, benign brain and neck tumors, and nation. It will be the abnormalities that are deep in the brain. Sackett second such device adds, “Kettering is expanding its commitment to REVOLUTIONARY BENEFITS available in Ohio, patient care by providing this cutting edge treatment The noninvasive gamma knife procedure has been offering ground- to our community. It will have a broad impact in the used at KMC to treat a variety of conditions, including breaking innovations Ohio region and neighboring states.” metastatic tumors that have spread to the brain from that provide full cra- To find out more about the gamma knife procedure, other parts of the body; benign brain tumors; trigemi- nial reach. The sys- visit wkni.org/gamma_knife.cfm. nal neuralgia (facial pain); arteriovenous malforma- tem delivers out- tions (AVMs), and tumors in inaccessible and deep standing patient and Kevin Lavoie is public relations and areas of the brain. staff comfort and the most precise accuracy. media specialist for Kettering The numerous benefits of this revolutionary proce- “The impact on our patients is immense,” says Adventist HealthCare. dure include: Walter Sackett, KMC’s vice president of operations and a member of the Kettering church. “The goal is I No incisions or hair shaving always to reduce patient distress and increase effec- I Lower risk of postoperative complications tiveness. The Perfexion offers both. Jean Ruppert, I No general anesthesia MS, RN, our director of neuroscience, will be pro- I Patients typically return home the same day moting the use of this machine to a wide variety of patients and service lines, I No postoperative convalescence A Kettering Medical Center nurse adjusts the gamma but its primary use is for knife helmet, which directs beams to a precise point I Minimal patient discomfort in the brain. I Increased accuracy, safety, and reliability

22 | VISITOR Top Executives Announced a film about the Roy G. Chew, PhD, has been appointed the sixth Adventist health president of Kettering Medical Center (KMC), replac- ministry was ing Fred Manchur, who was recently promoted to born. Doblmeier president of Kettering Adventist HealthCare. Richard developed a MARCH 2009 Haas replaces Chew as president of Grandview and view that Southview medical centers. Adventists have impacted health- care around the world in a dis- New Life “Prayer Explosion” Yields 70 Members tinctly positive eeks before the New Life church held its evangelism meetings, Bible workers visited homes throughout way. “It’s unique WSalisbury, Md., befriended people, and offered them Bible studies. Weeks later members saw a return on to find a reli- their efforts when many in the community attended their meetings themed “Prayer Explosion.” gious teaching Attendees enjoyed the rousing services, nightly quizzes to reinforce Bible so committed to lessons from the night before, and prizes to stimulate attendance. end-time events and yet driving forward into education Singer/songwriter Anthony Whigham from California provided special music, and healthcare solutions.” and evangelist C.B. Gentry electrified a packed meeting hall with messages Artist renderings demonstrate how Kettering Medical With the support of Frank Perez, Kettering of hope and the good news of salvation. Center’s new Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Adventist HealthCare CEO, and leaders from both the More than 100 people completed Bible studies and were present at the Hospital (above) and Grandview Medical Center’s new Florida Adventist Health System and LLUMC, the film meetings on graduation night. At the end of the four weeks, so many people West Wing addition (below) will look when they are com- will now become a reality. It will trace the history of wanted to be baptized that they had to be scheduled for three different pleted in the next year or two. Stay tuned for updates. the Adventist health message to Ellen White and dates. Even after the meetings, nine more people were baptized, bringing Battle Creek and travel across the United States the number who joined the church from that effort to nearly 70. demonstrating the wide range of healthcare services “We believe there is still more to come as we continue to share the love provided through our system. Completion is expected of Christ with a dying world,” said New Life pastor Paul Bryant. this fall. Watch for updates on this exciting project! In addition to feeding souls, New Life members also used the opportuni- ty to feed the physical hunger of those in the community. They teamed up KMC Awarded Recognition, Grant with Feed the Children to distribute approximately 400 boxes of food to A visitor receives an electronic Bible for Kettering Medical Center (KMC) received recog- residents and meeting attendees.—Catherine Bratten bringing 10 guests to the meetings. nition for the second year as a United Health Premium Surgical Spine Specialty Center. This des- ignation states that the hospital meets or exceeds During the past 10 years, Chew has led the nationally recognized standards of care for spine Grandview and Southview centers to extraordinary surgery. Recognition is due to the multidisciplinary Metropolitan Member Sews Inaugural Drapery achievements. Under his leadership, these institu- teamwork of the Neurosurgical (Spine Implant) lthough they wouldn’t know Myrtle Nora if they Capitol for President Barack Obama’s inauguration. tions have gained more national awards for quality Practice and Products Committee team members, A passed her on the street, millions of people all over Nora is the community service coordinator at and safety than all others in Ohio; they have experi- who promote quality care and evaluate cost reduc- the world have seen her work. She made all of the bril- Metropolitan church in Hyattsville, Md., where she has enced significant increases, in both patient and staff tion opportunities. liant red, white, and blue bunting that adorned the U.S. been a member for 30 years. satisfaction; and their financials have improved dra- While Nora says working on this historic inaugura-

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P velvet covering for the catafalque that supported the formance. Haas’ replacement will be named soon. KMC’s Cardiac Outreach Department, in part- caskets of presidents Ronald Reagan in 2004 and nership with the American Heart Association’s Go Gerald Ford in 2006. Adventists: Called to Heal Film Red for Women program, has also been recognized The Sabbath before the inauguration, Metropolitan Project Begins with a $4,000 grant from the Levin Foundation. The pastor Brenda Billingy recognized Nora’s contribution Award winner Martin Doblmeier (journeyfilms.com), funds will be used to educate and screen underin- to the inauguration: “It is truly an honor to be able to who has filmed and produced more than 40 documen- sured women. share Myrtle’s talents with the world, and she did that taries on the subject of religion, has turned his atten- Myrtle Nora, a longtime member of the Metropolitan in an exquisite fashion for the president’s inaugura- tion to the health message of the Seventh-day church in Hyattsville, Md., works on the bunting for the tion.”—Marva Shand McIntosh Adventist Church. His interest was peaked during a recent presidential inauguration. visit to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) in California nine years ago, where the idea of creating 24 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 25 NEWS NOTES Forge, Pa., for the second Young “Building relationships with com- Alumni Weekend. munity organizations expands the Fire Destroys Baltimore- “We realize that because we are church’s capacity to serve others MARCH 2009 based Cherry Hill Church still in school we can’t give money, and increases our visibility,” said Cherry Hill church members in but we can give of ourselves and our Senior Pastor Paula Olivier. “We are Baltimore are recovering from a fire time,” explained also offering the overflow to multi- Job Corps Dorm Named for Slain Hillcrest Member that destroyed their 20-year-old freshman Alexandra E. Arnold (’08). ple agencies in Essex County.” With the support of PFA’s alumni illcrest church members recently joined students, faculty, and family members at the Pittsburgh Job Corps association, the group—with atten- Better Halfs Club Celebrates HCenter’s (PJCC) dedication ceremony, which named a dormitory after one of their own. Evans Hall was dees representing classes as far 40 Years Together named after 20-year-old job corps participant Christopher James back as 2004—spent the weekend For decades members of the “CJ” Evans, who was slain in October 2007. Evans was a Dallas encouraging the current student Better Halfs Club have met in each native who attended the Hillcrest church while living in Pittsburgh. body to pursue further academic, other’s homes on the first Sunday A target for armed robbery, Evans was fatally shot after departing a social, and spiritual growth through of every month to organize family public bus in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh. He was returning a series of skits, workshops, testi- to PJCC after a study session at a community college where he pur- monies, and a youth-led vespers sued a degree in graphic design. Evans’ parents, William and Pansy and Sabbath service. Evans, and sister, Christina, came from Dallas for the bittersweet occasion and to attend the opening trial of Lester Jackson, the 16- sanctuary (above). Police are still First Church Partners With year-old accused of the crime. Participants in the ceremony made investigating the cause of the fire. Bakery to Help Others note of Evans’ positive spirit and gentle contributions. “We will continue to hold on to The First church of Montclair, Mark Douglas, PJCC director, never met Evans, but noted “ …the our faith in God, and He will see us N.J., recently expanded its menu power of CJ’s influence is evident in this dedication ceremony. Many through this rough situation,” said of community service offerings high generals and staff have had buildings dedicated in their honor, Pastor T. Duwayne Privette. through a partnership with Panera but of the 122 job corp centers in the United States that have an aca- Members are making plans to Bread Bakery-Café. The award- demic building, none have been named after a student.” Evans was rebuild. In the meantime, this 170- winning company serves fresh Better Halfs club members sing their the first student to be killed while attending PJCC. Hillcrest members in Pittsburgh member congregation is meeting bread and other baked goods. theme song “I Need You to Survive” Affixed to the entrance wall of the dorm is a plaque with Evans’ remember slain Dallas native at a nearby church. For updates, Gilmar Oliveira, general manger of at their 40th anniversary celebration. mantra, “I’m going to take advantage of this free education.” Christopher James “CJ” Evans, an visit the church’s website PJCC has also planted a tree and founded a scholarship in com- Adventist who attended the church preparingforglory.org. memoration of Evans’ life.—Abena Baskins while he was living in Pittsburgh. activities, social functions, charita- Pine Forge’s Young Alumni ble outreach, and to provide spiri- Return Home tual support to its Allegheny East EDUCATION NEWS In hopes of giving back to their Conference members. Recently alma mater, approximately 40 col- more than 100 people celebrated Columbus Academy Grows Ramah Celebrates Anniversary, Adds a Grade lege students recently returned to the club’s 40th anniversary at the Columbus Adventist Academy in Columbus, Ohio, This year marks the 82nd anniversary of Ramah Junior Pine Forge Academy (PFA) in Pine Columbia Union Conference’s defied current school growth trends by experiencing a Academy in Cleveland. Early in the school year, at a func- headquarters in Columbia, Md. 30 percent increase in student enrollment for the 2008- tion held in the school’s honor, a group of Ramah’s alumni Themed “Together Through The 09 school year. and students presented the school with $3,000. Lisa Hamilton, First church’s soup Years,” the celebration reflected the The school has Previously a K-8 school, this year Ramah added kitchen coordinator, poses with Gilmar perspectives of children and hus- reached an enroll- the ninth grade to its program. This is the first step in Oliveira, general manager for Panera bands, the “other halfs” of the club. ment of 79 students the realization of principal Mary Conwell’s (below) Bread Bakery-Café. Oliveira has “The way they shared memories compared to 59 at dream of making Ramah a K-10 school once again. agreed to donate the café’s unsold of their time in the club was so the close of the pre- Teachers Harry S. Jenkins and Shelia Anthony have surplus to the church’s soup kitchen. funny and heartwarming,” said vious school year. teamed up to Gerri Davis, who has been a mem- To handle the grow- ensure that Ramah ber for 15 years. ing student popula- has a bonafide the Montclair location, has agreed tion, the school ninth-grade pro- to donate the café’s unsold surplus administration hired gram. It has also Nisha Murray and Vincent Murray, to the church each week. First Brenda Arthurs (left), diversified its recent Pine Forge Academy alumni, Allegheny East Exposé is published in church’s soup kitchen coordinator the Visitor by the Allegheny East from the Georgia- extracurricular returned to the school to help pre- Lisa Hamilton estimates that over Conference I PO Box 266, Pine Forge, Cumberland Conference headquartered in Calhoun, activities with the pare students for life after academy. the course of a year, the church PA 19548 I Phone: (610) 326-4610 Ga., to become the school’s first full-time principal. addition of soccer. One of the topics covered during myalleghenyeast.com I President, Charles will have received, free of charge, L. Cheatham I Communication Director, Arthurs, a keen team player, is already focused on —Collin Parkinson Young Alumni Weekend was guard- a minimum of $4,800 worth of Robert Booker I Editor, Taashi Rowe taking the school to the next level. ing spirituality. baked goods.

26 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 27 Temple Emmanuel Invests in World Missions he Sabbath School classes at Temple Emmanuel in Youngstown, Ohio, Trecently wrapped up a friendly competition to see which class could MARCH 2009 raise the most money for World Missions. “Each month during Investment Spotlight, we cheered on their progress. Circle This Some even came forward to share how God had blessed them in their indi- n times of great trial and threat, the phrase “circle the wagons” is often used. This phrase comes from the defen- vidual investment projects,” explains investment leader Tammie Riddle. “We sive strategy the pioneers used when their wagon train was threatened. Pulling the wagons into a circle afforded also kept two charts: one to keep track of class advances for that particular I a significant amount of safety and strength to the traveling party. month, and the other to display individual contributions.” A circle is the symbol of perfection. Being part of a circle allows us to all be included. Subjects in a circle are at By the end of the year, the church raised more than $1,300 for missions. the same level and the same distance apart. A circle has no beginning and no end. There are songs about circles. The class that raised the most funds of $383 was The Incredibles, led by Advertising campaigns are designed around the symbolism of the strength, unity, and acceptance that being part teacher Maggie Adams. Tedro Lambert’s class, The Wonderfuls, placed As part of an annual project, Maggie of a circle signifies. second raising $270. And Lavonne Johnson’s class, The Superbs, came in Adams’ Sabbath School class at Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) has a “power circle” on campus. This circle seeks no attention; it doesn’t self- third with $262. Temple Emmanuel in Youngstown, promote. It is not flashy or strategically placed, yet it is very visible. The circle includes students of various races, ages, The classes raised funds by making a personal commitment to donate Ohio, raised $383 for World Missions. and walks of life on our campus. It is an all-inclusive circle that adds strength and safety to each of its members. each week, collecting Worthington and Loma Linda UPC labels, and This circle is a group of students who have decided that dedicating a small part of their day to gathering in accepting donations from others. their Father’s name is a worthwhile activity. It is not a clever design by our Campus Ministries “God is truly blessing His mission department right here in Youngstown,” said Riddle. “It is true that when you department to bring prayer into more of a focal point on our campus. It is not something that is consecrate your projects to God for His Glory, He truly will bring it to flourish!” listed as an activity in our school bulletin. It is not a club that requires a certain GPA or citizenship grade in order to join. This prayer circle is a group of young people who love God and are so convicted of their love for Him that they choose to take an important part of their free time to Melrose Avenue Couples Reaffirm Wedding Vows meet as a group and lift up their burdens, praises, and requests. The influence of this circle may not be completely known for years, but the safety and Rob Gettys t was on a beautiful Sabbath day that eight couples Rogers told the couples that very few of them were strength that it provides is a reality on our campus. Principal Ifrom the Melrose Avenue church in Roanoke, Va., completely united when their first marriage ceremony reaffirmed their wedding vows. The length of the mar- was performed. He said the real test of the union came riages ranged from 16 months to 41 years for a com- in the years that followed the wedding. He reminded NEWS bined 177 years of marriage. them they made a commitment to be faithful to each In a prelude to the ceremony, Pastor Harry Britt told other as God made a commitment that He would be Volunteers Continue Phase I Renovations working to make these renovations a reality. Some the congregation that marriage is much like having a faithful to them. Volunteers logged more than 600 hours on Phase I are suprised that so many are donating their time and relationship with Jesus; as the couples stand to renew “You were joined together by God, and it is His desire of BMA’s bathroom renovation project. Professional money for this project. themselves to Him, they also stand to renew them- that you never part, for joining together and becoming volunteers included plumbers Herb Dennison and selves to their marriage vows. one is symbolic of the unity that exists between the Herbie Dennison, along with their wives, and Robbie Students Minister at Lebanon Church Carl Rogers, executive secretary of the Allegheny Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” said Rogers. Abshire; masons Kenneth BMA’s annual Inreach Program continues to bless West Conference, officiated the ceremony. He and his He concluded the ceremony with prayer and said Snedden and helper Welsley congregations around the Pennsylvania Conference wife, Tecora, took time out from celebrating their 45th a blessing for each couple. Special music was provided Smith, DDS; and electrician with student ministry. The Lebanon congregation was wedding anniversary to be part of the ceremony. by soloist Angela Logan and the group Anointed Voices. Jim Sanderson and helpers one of the churches students ministered to this year. Dave Snedden and Don Wilkins. Because of their efforts, BMA passed two rough-in inspections. Calendar Students are thrilled to see how many people are March 15 Community Service Federation Jim Sanderson replaces Central/Southern Ohio the current electrical 19 Music and Worship Conference boxes. He also worked on wiring the bathrooms. 29 Community Service Federation VA/WVA Herbie Dennison brought Catch the Vision is published in the Visitor by the Allegheny his family and worked On a recent visit to the Lebanon church, Rebecca Ducharme West Conference I 1339 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH on the rough plumbing (’10) told the children’s story, Diana Cordero (’10) gave the 43205 I Phone: (614) 252-5271 I President, Fredrick Russell Eight couples from the Melrose Avenue church in Editor, Bryant Taylor over the holidays. sermon, and Abby Taylor (’10) sang a song she wrote. Roanoke, Va., recently renewed their wedding vows.

28 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 29 Blood Donors Set Record High record 63 students, staff, and community members registered to donate A blood and platelets at Blue Mountain Academy’s recent annual drive. MARCH 2009 Fifty units of blood were collected, potentially saving 150 lives! Senior Christel Koerting (right) was just one of the many students thrilled at the The Great Omission chance to make a difference. The Miller-Keystone Blood Center, which serves Eastern Pennsylvania, t has been said many times that “Christ’s last command is our first concern.” And while agreeing with this refer- sent an extra technician and added an hour to the drive in order to accom- Ience to the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), I can’t help but wonder if, in all of our emphasis upon mission, modate the large number of donors. This was also the first time they we have not left out the very key element—disciples making disciples—in what Jesus was commanding? brought the automation machine that enables platelet donation. At a recent The word disciple occurs 269 times in the New Testament (the term Christian is found three times). That draws assembly, a Miller-Keystone representative explained to students the dona- me to the conclusion that the New Testament is a book about disciples, by disciples, and for disciples of Jesus. tion process and the importance of maintaining an adequate and healthy But the point is not about semantics. What is important is the kind of life we see in the people of the early church. blood supply. While we might not follow Jesus literally in the way His first disciples could, our attitudes, priorities, and intentions can be the same. In the heart of a disciple, there is a settled intent to follow Jesus, to become like Him, and to make more disciples with the same settled intent. The failure to see that dynamic cycle develop is the Great Omission within the Great Commission. Student Speakers FOCUS on Christ In 1937 Dietrich Bonhoeffer gave the world his book The Cost of Discipleship. It was an attack on “easy ” and “cheap grace.” And while that emphasis may still be needed in some circles, Dallas Willard uring BMA’s annual student week of prayer called “I read my Bible and The Desire of Ages over and speaks of the cost of non-discipleship in his book The Great Omission: “Nondiscipleship costs Focusing on Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice (FOCUS), over to find something that could impact my fellow stu- D abiding peace; a life permeated by love; faith that sees everything in light of God’s providential Student Association members each presented a sermon dents. I then wrote my sermon, memorized it, and pre- leading; hopefulness that stands firm in the most discouraging circumstances; power to do what to their peers. On Tuesday Cory Burnett (’12) explained pared myself for Wednesday evening’s meeting,” she is right and withstand the forces of evil. In short, nondiscipleship costs you exactly that abun- that everyone is worthy of God’s rewards. “No one continued. “Then I trusted God to help me to deliver the dance of life Jesus said He came to bring us” (see John 10:10). should ever feel that they are not good enough,” he said. words adequately and to His glory. I figured that no mat- From my perspective, one of our greatest challenges today is to rise above our traditional On Wednesday Paige Burnett (’11) reminded students ter how I stumbled or how I fell, He would do with me as understanding and embrace the true meaning of discipleship—an active, concrete, 24/7 that even when things get bad, God is there. And on He saw fit. God blessed, and I delivered the message.” Rob Vandeman life with Jesus. Thursday, Deana Mitchell (’10) shared that when seeking President a relationship with God, it is important to hold His hand. At Friday vespers, Ricky Morgan (’09) shared that God is Want to get BMA News Fast? seeking His lost people and will find them. On Sabbath We can email the Communiqué to you as soon as morning, Diana Cordero (’09) challenged all to have faith it is printed. Send your name and email address to Friendship School Goes Green and trust that God is there for His children. Kathleen Sutton at [email protected]. Also check our website for up-to-the-minute information, news, Paige shared how preparing her sermon impacted esame Street’s Kermit the Frog sings, “It’s Not and happenings at bma.us. her: “The idea of standing in front of one’s peers is SEasy Being Green,” but this year students at daunting and causes many people’s knees to tremble. Friendship Adventist School in Linthicum, Md., have It wasn’t just that I had to speak on stage; I had been embraced a simple way to be environmentally friendly appointed to deliver the Word of God to my fellow stu- and generate revenue for the school. The school has dents,” she said. “I pleaded with God to help me say Coming signed up for the Abitibi Paper Retriever Program, things that would give the message in a way they had EVENTS which promotes recycling by placing distinctive green never heard before.” and yellow bins in highly visible areas at schools, March churches, and other nonprofit organizations. The pro- 6-7 Elementary Music Festival gram even pays these organizations for the paper col- lected. Anyone can deposit newspapers, magazines, April catalogs, and other paper in the bin. When the bin is 24-25 Alumni Weekend emptied, the contents are weighed, and the school receives a check based on the amount of paper col- May lected. The paper is then de-inked and milled into 3-4 Academy Days 100 percent recycled content newsprint. Students at Friendship Adventist School in Linthicum, Md., When teacher Mary Brown recently asked her For a more detailed schedule, see the online calendar crowd around the paper retriever bin set at the edge of the class what it means to be “green,” hands shot up. at bma.us. school parking lot. The 28-student, K-8 school shares property The children demonstrated a clear understanding of with the Linthicum church and houses a preschool and daycare how their recycling efforts impact the community, and center. Photo by Samantha Young Communiqué is published in the Visitor by Blue Mountain Academy are enthusiastic about helping their school. 2363 Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 I Phone: (610) 562-2291 Fax: (610) 562-8050 I bma.us I Editor, Kathleen Sutton I E-mail: [email protected] I Journalist, Caron Oswald I Copy Editor, Louise FOCUS week speakers included (left to right) Paige Burnett Corbin (’11), Ricky Morgan (’09), and Cory Burnett (’12).

30 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 31 MARCH 2009

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P before the surgery, as more tests were performed to ensure the compatibility of Wright and the donor. The Constituency meeting at the campus’ Sligo church surgeries went well for both, and Wright’s body readily on Sunday, May 17. Invited delegates from around accepted the new kidney. When a doctor commented the Columbia Union will assemble on the college that Wright was a lucky man, Wright responded, “I am campus to hear reports and updates from college not lucky. I am blessed.” administrators, as well as members of the board of trustees. On November 17, 2006, attendees to the quinquennial constituency session voted to meet CUC students visited significant sites of the Reformation once at midterm and raised the quorum requirement Russell Wright, who received a kidney from a fellow believer, during a recent trip to Germany. to 50 percent of the body. The Challenge is published in the Visitor by the Chesapeake credits his wife, Pamela, for being his advocate and coordinating Conference I 6600 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044 I Phone: (410) many of the details of his medical care. 995-1910 I President, Rob Vandeman I Editor, Samantha Young

32 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 33 Keough Lectureship Series Presents Biblical Scholars he Department of Religion will host the annual G. Arthur Keough MARCH 2009 T Lectures in H.M.S. Richards Hall Chapel on April 3 and 4. Named after a former CUC religion professor, the lectureship invites speak- ers from around the world to discuss issues regarding Christian faith Adventist Education Adds Value in today’s 21st century culture. The two-day lectureship will feature noted husband-and-wife hat value is added to an Adventist education? I think it’s a fair question to ask. A brief Internet search reveals authors Brian J. Walsh, PhD, and Sylvia Keesmaat, DPhil, from Wthat the “value-added” concept is currently very popular. Value-added has been described as the value or Canada. Walsh is an adjunct professor of theology culture at Wycliffe enhancement added to a product or service. Has value been added to the service we provide in the Seventh-day University and chaplain at the Christian Reformed Campus Ministries Adventist schools of Mountain View Conference? at the University of Toronto. He will speak on Friday, April 3, at 7 A parent expects to find certain things in any good school: a safe campus, a serviceable school building, p.m. Sylvia C. Keesmaat is an adjunct professor of biblical studies trained teachers, and a good curriculum. You’ll find all these things in Mountain View schools. However, there is and hermeneutics at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto so much more value added! Some of these are: and will speak on Sabbath, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. I Every day our students receive the kind of personal attention and academic instruction that many parents pay Both are noted theologians and biblical scholars. The couple has dearly for at after-school tutoring centers. been published numerous times together and separately. Their work includes a commentary on Colossians titled I At a time when many schools are eliminating art, music, and physical education, our schools offer these essen- Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire, and a forthcoming commentary on the book of Romans. tial courses to every student each year. Several distinguished guests representing various faiths will be on hand I Mountain View teachers and students freely pray and discuss their spiritual beliefs and values, to respond to the lecturers.—PR Staff not just in Bible class, but throughout the day in many different classes and settings. I Our students put those beliefs into practice by leading out in church worship services, helping with church and community service projects, and planning youth witnessing activities. I Our curriculum and materials are based on biblical and Spirit of Prophecy principles. CALENDAR There’s a lot more value I could tell you about. Your local Adventist school principal would be very Student Profile: Emily Crocker happy to talk with you in more detail. Please call your nearest Mountain View Conference Cheryl Jacko school and find out what a value-added Adventist education can do for your family. Acting Superintendent mily Crocker a sophomore with people who shared her beliefs March Epolitical studies major, values and faith in God. Christian education and believes “I wanted the same experience 2-5 Midterm Exams attending a Seventh-day Adventist I had in high school, but needed to 6-15 Spring Break institution has been a pivotal force be certain that I could gain experi- Highland Students Make Renaissance “Faire” in her development as a young ence in my field while still obtaining 27-29 Mother/Daughter adult. As a student at Auburn the most from my college experi- Weekend a Learning Experience Adventist Academy in Auburn, ence, and at CUC I received both!” April Wash., Crocker realized how much said Crocker. “Through the guid- tudents in grades 5-8 at Highland Adventist School in Elkins, W.Va., she enjoyed learning and growing ance and mentorship of my advi- 3-4 Keough Lectureship Srecently entertained the entire student body at their first Renaissance sors, I was given the resources to “Faire.” Following a study of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the 3-5 Alumni Weekend seek an internship that allowed me students each created a character that por- trayed a career from the time period. Students to develop my skills in my area of 5 Tastes of Takoma study. She served as a legislative demonstrated the vocations of candle making, intern last summer in her home 15 Student Recognition/ needlework, weaving, stained glass, calligra- state of Washington. Convocation phy, gem work, dressmaking, and black- smithing. They also portrayed a knight and a Crocker chose Columbia Union 20 Psi Chi Induction pickpocket. Students from other classes came College because of the political Ceremony studies program and its success- to the “faire” to try out crafts, ask questions Highland Adventist School ful mock trial team. She recently 25 Student Association about the time period, and enjoy refreshments. students model medieval cloth- tried out for the team and earned Prayer Breakfast Our middle school students did an out- ing at their renaissance fair. standing job of providing a hands-on learning a spot to represent the college at 27-29 Final Exams national competitions. As a soph- opportunity for our entire student body,” said omore, Crocker is enjoying her principal Cheryl Jacko. “They did a lot of research and work to authentically por- The Gateway is published in the tray a medieval renaissance fair. We are glad to see our students getting excited college experience and is actively Visitor by the Columbia Union College involved with the Student 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 James Cosner, a fifth- about history.” Association and Campus Phone: (800) 835-4212 I cuc.edu grader, portrays a knight Highland Adventist School offers innovative, Adventist education for students President, Weymouth Spence at Highland Adventist in grades K-12. For more information about the school, call (304) 636-4274, or Ministries.—Michael Martell Executive Director of Marketing and Communication, Saschane Stephenson School’s renaissance fair. visit highlandadventistschool.org. Editor, Tanisha Greenidge

34 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 35 Greenbrier Valley Students Visit Myrtle Beach

t took nine hours for the seven students from Greenbrier Valley MARCH 2009 IAcademy in Lewisburg, W.Va., their parents, and their teacher Suzan Wilson, to reach their field trip destination of Myrtle Beach, S.C. As with in-state field trips, this particular trip focused on hands-on Spiritual Stimulus for a Shaky Economy learning. Despite the beautiful vacation atmosphere, the students n these uncertain days, when the news makes us nervous, when many workers are losing their jobs, and when spent mornings in the classroom, which prepared them for outings the economy of our country and the entire world is in trouble, please do not look to human beings for the solu- in the afternoons. I tion to these problems! Instead, I recommend that, now more than ever, as responsible people of faith, we look to Some of the highlights of the trip included visits to Waccatee Zoo, God. This is the time when we should take the following steps to strengthen our spiritual lives: where the children were able to feed some of the animals; a drive to I Let us double our prayer lives. Every morning at 5:30, I intercede for my brothers and my church. Please join me the beach, which allowed one student to see the ocean for the first in praying for our brethren, our country, and our leaders. time; and a trip to Ripley’s Aquarium. While at the aquarium, students I Let us study the Bible. It is the only way to maintain a strong faith. had a close encounter with sea creatures, which they viewed through I Let’s do the work of evangelism. In times like these, people out there need to know God. 3-D glasses at the IMAX Discovery Theater. Greenbrier students also I Let us care for our families. Remember, love is much more than a word. Let us be sure that our toured Middleton Place in Charleston, a plantation owned by Arthur Greenbrier Valley Academy students families all have food and shelter. Middleton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. don their 3-D glasses to watch a film I Let’s be faithful stewards and remember that everything we have belongs to God. So let us also Between these academic activities were quick dips in the pool and on aquatic life during their field trip to care for our family in Christ, giving to those who have less or nothing. Our Lord will open the win- other fun activities.—Kathy Pepper Myrtle Beach, S.C. dows of heaven until they abound. Following this spiritual stimulus plan will help reinforce our relationship with the Almighty José Cortés Valley View Teachers, Students “Knit Together in Love” God. It will also attract God’s blessings in the midst of the crisis we all face. President ighty dollars? Gladly,” said the NEWS Ecustomer as she reached for a Mountain View colorful, beautifully coordinated, EVENTS hand-knitted blanket (right). This Union City Church Blessed by State Commends Adventist Community Services Evangelistic Meetings Adventist Community Services (ACS) recently sale brought the number of blan- March kets sold to help others to eight. Eight people recently joined Union City Spanish received a letter of commendation from New Jersey’s 2 Curriculum Committee About a year ago, homeroom church after its pastor, members, and visiting evangel- Office of Emergency Management for helping the state Buckhannon, 9 a.m. teacher Alice Cronje started ist Fernando Toala from Venezuela, worked together with a training exercise. New Jersey recently conduct- encouraging students in grades Teachers In-Service during the weeklong evangelism meetings. Some visi- ed one of the largest training exercises ever held in that 5 to 8, and other teachers from the Buckhannon, 10 a.m. tors heard about the meetings while they utilized the state at the state police academy in Sea Girt. Claudia church’s food bank. Julio Cesar Labrador, the church’s Ramirez and Norman Talley, conference coordinators Valley View School in Bluefield, senior citizens grouped into caring 3 Ministers Meeting pastor, presented W.Va., to knit blankets. While knit- family units at the Shiloh farm in for disaster response, along with Catherine Schofield, Ripley, 10 a.m. Christian litera- ting is a useful skill, students are Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. assistant coordinator for the southern area, and Bill 16 Conference Executive ture to all the vis- also helping to relieve the plight of After finishing tests, or during Schofield, a disaster response volunteer, helped to train Committee Meeting and itors. To visitors the poor. Part of the funds earned read aloud time, boys and girls 1,000 volunteers. Annual Financial Review who came every from the blankets goes to Family reach quietly for their needles and The letter from the state read: “Without their participa- evening, and to Providers International, an organiza- contribute one more square to the 28 Outreach Leadership Rally tion, it is doubtful that the event would have been suc- those who tion that brings hope and suste- thousand or more needed to make SW Huntington cessful. Their performance and work ethic reflect great brought at least nance to nearly 400 orphans and one blanket. The latest is available credit upon themselves and the New Jersey Conference April five guests, he from principal Rosalie Stockil. of Seventh-day also presented Another two are in progress. 3-5 Singles Retreat, Valley Vista Adventists.” Pastor Julio Cesar Labrado presents large illustrated ACS will The apostle Paul expressed the 18 Conference-wide Youth Rally a Bible to a visitor who attended leather Bibles. hold disaster yearning of his heart that God’s Valley View The pastors children be “knit together in love” every evening of the meetings. response training 19 Education Fair, Summersville also spoke with (Col. 2:2)—and for students at at the Vineland visitors in their Valley View school this takes on a 26 Board of Education Meets Spanish church homes. Through the working of the Holy Spirit and the literal meaning with this special 10 a.m. in June and inspirational messages of Pastor Toala, three adults knitting project. another at the and five children were baptized. Still others have “In a multi-grade classroom, Toms River Mountain Viewpoint is published expressed their desire to continue receiving Bible stud- church in Adventist Community Services putting needles and yarn into 10 in the Visitor by the Mountain View ies, with baptism in the near future.—Claudia García November. leaders help train 1,000 people in Alex Foy is one of 10 Valley View stu- pairs of equally inexperienced Conference I 1400 Liberty Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 I Phone: (304) del Puerto disaster preparedness. hands was a great leveler—and dents who use their free time to knit 422-4581 I mtviewconf.org I President, colorful blankets to help orphans and proved to be a lot of fun,” said Larry Boggess I Editor, Jessica Martin the elderly in Zimbabwe. Cronje.—Rosalie Stockil

36 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 37 Estimulo Espiritual para una Economía Inestable

n estos días de incertidumbre, cuando las noticias nos pone nervioso, cuando muchos trabajadores están MARCH 2009 Eperdiendo sus trabajos, y cuando la economía de nuestro país y el mundo entero esta en problema, por favor no mire al ser humano para la solución a estos problemas! En vez, yo recomiendo ahora mas que nunca, como personas responsables de fe, miremos hacia Dios. Este es el tiempo cuando deberíamos tomar los siguientes Kettering Hosts Heart Health Program pasos para enriquecer nuestra vida spiritual: I Redoblemos nuestra vida de oración. Cada mañana a las 5:30, yo intercede por mis hermanos y mi iglesia. he Kettering church recently culminated an express version Únase conmigo para orar por nuestros hermanos, nuestro país, y nuestros lideres. Tof the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) program I Estudiemos la Biblia. Es la única manera de mantener una fe fuerte. with a graduation dinner (left) for 45. The program was suc- I Hagamos el trabajo de evangelismo. En momentos como estos las personas afuera necesitan conocer de Dios. cessful in helping the attendees incorporate a healthier lifestyle. I Cuidemos de nuestras familias. Recuerda, amor es mucho mas que palabras. Estemos seguros Evidence of the changes that took place were demonstrated in que nuestras familias tengan comida y refugio. the 210 total pounds lost, the 2,417 miles walked, and the I Seamos fieles mayordomos y recordemos que todo lo que tenemos pertenece a Dios. Por lo blood sugars, blood pressures, cholesterol, and triglycerides tanto cuidemos a nuestra familia en Cristo dando a aquellos que tienen menos o nada. Nuestro that were dramatically reduced. Some also saw a reduction in Señor abrirá las ventanas del cielo hasta que sobreabunda. the amount of insulin needed. Siguiendo este plan de estimulo spiritual ayudara a reforzar nuestra relación con nuestro gran Monthly alumni meetings for all Dios. Sin embargo, también atraerá las bendiciones de Dios en el medio de la crisis que José Cortés CHIP attendees continue to offer todos enfrentamos. Presidente support and motivation. NEWS Terry and Luette Cowell Iglesia de Union City Bendecida por El Estado Reconoce al Servicio help lead Kettering’s Reuniones Evangelisticas de la Comunidad Adventista CHIP Express class. Ocho personas recientemente se unieron a la iglesia El Servicio a la Comunidad Adventista recientemente hispana de Union City después de que su pastor, recibió una carta de reconocimiento de la oficina de miembros, y evangelista visitante Fernando Tóala de Manejo de Emergencia de New Jersey por ayudar al esta- Venezuela, trabajaron juntos durante reuniones evange- do con un ejercicio de entrenamiento. Recientemente Columbus Eastwood Hosts Concert Series listicas de New Jersey condujo uno de los entrenamientos mas ver the past year, the Columbus Eastwood church has hosted a concert series featuring singers from the una semana. grandes en la Academia de Policía del estado de New Gaither Group. The concerts have been held in the school gymnasium and have been well-received by Algunas visitas Jersey en Sea Girt, NJ. Claudia Ramirez Y Norman Talley, O the community with an average attendance of 125. escucharon de los coordinadores de la conferencia para ayuda en desas- One particularly memorable concert featured Ivan Parker. The concert took place on an evening when a las reuniones tres junto con Catherine Schofield, coordinadora asistente severe windstorm swept through Ohio. All the power went out in the Eastwood school and church, but the con- mientras utiliza- para el área del sur; y Bill Schofield, un voluntario de cert went on. Parker powered the audio system and lights using the generator in his tour bus. People came from ban el banco de ayuda en desastres, ayudo a entrenar 1,000 voluntarios. as far away as Dayton and West Virginia and were not disappointed. The difficulties from the storm fostered a comida de la La carta del estado leyó: “Sin su participación, se special camaraderie among the concertgoers, resulting in a very memorable evening of praise and worship. iglesia. Julio duda que el acontecimiento habría tenido éxito. Su The Eastwood church is also in the process of building a new sanctuary and Sabbath School wing. Church Cesar Labrador, desempeño y la ética del trabajo reflejan gran crédito leaders estimate that construction will be completed in May. El Pastor Julio Cesar Labrador pre- el pastor de la sobre sí mismos y sobre la Conferencia de Nueva senta una Biblia a una visita que asis- iglesia, presentó Jersey de los tió todas las noches a las reuniones. literatura Adventistas del Cristiana a todas Séptimo-Día”. sus visitas. A las En Junio ACS Millersburg Members Make visitas que llegaron cada noche y aquellos que trajeron tendrá instruc- Mission Trip a Family Affair por lo menos cinco visitas, el también les presentó un ción de ayuda en Biblia grande de cuero ilustrada. Los dos pastores tam- desastres en la illersburg church members Barbara Arnold, Keri Arnold, and bién hablaron con las visitas en sus hogares. Por medio iglesia hispana MKeri’s children, Caden and Malazia, recently participated in del trabajo del Espíritu Santo y los mensajes inspi- de Vineland y a Quiet Hour mission trip to La Ceiba, Honduras. The mission radores del Pastor Tóala, tres adultos y cinco niños otro en la iglesia trip included building a church, evangelistic meetings, Vacation fueron bautizados. Aun otros expresaron su deseo de de Toms River Lideres del Servicio a la Comunidad Bible School (VBS), and medical, dental, and eye clinics. Barbara continuar tomando estudios Bíblicos con el plan de en Noviembre. Adventista ayudo a entrenar 1,000 per- helped with the VBS, and Keri used her nursing skills in the med- bautismo muy pronto.—Claudia García del Puerto sonas en preparación de desastres. ical clinic. They praise God for the opportunity to give their time and strength to this Christ-centered mission.

New Jersey News is published in the Visitor by the New Jersey Conference 2160 Brunswick Ave., Trenton NJ 08648 I Phone: (609) 392-7131 I njcsda.org I President, José Cortés I Editor, Elaine Nieves Millersburg members (clockwise) Barbara, Keri, Malazia, and Caden Arnold recently returned from a mission trip to Honduras.

38 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 39 “Mr. Bible” Pastors Fredericktown MARCH 2009 on Vozar was recently named as the bi-vocational pastor for the RFredericktown church. Ron and his wife, JoAnn, are high school sweethearts originally from McKeesport, Pa. In 1977 they were baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Vozar worked as an assistant manager for Adventist Book Centers in Indiana and Ohio for several years. He then transitioned from denomina- Education That Teaches Service tional employment to work as a Bible salesman to Christian bookstores, earning the nickname “Mr. Bible” to his customers in Ohio, Western t was once said that Seventh-day Adventist schools existed to teach children about God. The truth is that our Pennsylvania, and Western New York. Jo Ann and Ron Vozar have joined Ischools in Pennsylvania exist for a greater purpose. Our mission is to provide an Adventist education that leads During this time, Jo Ann was running the family business, Bible the Fredericktown church as the new our children into lives of service for God. Games Company, which started with eight products and grew so rapidly pastoral couple. What does that look like? Memory verses? Bible skits? that Ron joined her full time in 1994. In recent years they have down- Coloring pictures of Daniel in the lions den? Sadly, this is the sized to focus on local church ministry. Jo Ann currently serves as the leader of the primary/junior class and only perspective that some have of Adventist education. The assistant head deaconess at the Fredericktown church. The couple has two adult daughters. truth is that our schools are places where students develop math skills, writing skills, thinking and reasoning skills, social skills, an understanding of the love of God for them, and, yes, even discipline is part of our curriculum. So how is this being mission-oriented? We encourage our Historical Notes: Ohio —1880s to Early 1900s students to excel in their studies so that they can go on to high- n 1884 literature In 1896 a black school teacher in Columbus named er learning, and choose from a variety of careers to impact peo- Ievangelists in the Ohio Lottie Blake (below) joined the Adventist church and was ple for Jesus Christ. Conference sold an encouraged to go to Battle Creek and become a med- Can a mechanic impact lives for Jesus? Doctor? experimental volume ical doctor. She directed a sanitarium in Nashville, Tenn., Dave Morgan, vice president for education, chats Salesman? Beautician? Teacher? Videographer? Artist? Yes! called Bible-Reading and by 1904 was the only black female physician prac- with several elementary students. He oversees Adventist education seeks to guide your child toward a life of Gazette. It later became ticing in Birmingham, Ala. She came back to Columbus the work of 12 elementary schools, two junior service for God, regardless of the field. To learn more, visit Bible Readings for the and practiced medicine in Ohio until 1957. academies, and a boarding academy. for-his-kids.com.—Dave Morgan Home, the most widely The first union paper actually started in 1896 circulated set of Bible as an Ohio Conference publication. In 1907, the Visitor studies in the history of became the official journal of the newly-organized the Seventh-day Columbia Union Conference.—Monte Sahlin BMA Students Earn College Credits Adventist movement. In 1885 H.W. Cottrell n 1999 Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) started offer- Advanced Placement, or as Dual Credit. BMA offers opened one of the Calendar Iing Advanced Placement classes. Upon completing Dual Credit or Advanced Placement classes in first city missions in the class and passing the College Board exam with an English composition, English literature, and history. Cleveland. He went on March acceptable score for their chosen college students tak- —Karyl Kramer to play a key role in 13-14 Elementary Music Festival ing these classes were able to earn college credits. For moving the General Mount Vernon Academy students this was a hit-or-miss opportunity since each Conference headquar- 20-22 Growth Groups Workshop college or university has its own required score and ters to Washington, D.C., represented the world number of credits that can be earned. Sawmill Creek Hotel, Huron church in Europe, and eventually The curriculum for the courses are, by definition, became president of the Atlantic April college-level material, so BMA recently partnered with Union, Pacific Union, 7 Toledo Town Hall Meeting, Toledo Church, 7 p.m. Reading Area Community College (RACC) to create a and North Pacific dual-enrollment program. Through this program, stu- 9 Akron Town Hall Meeting, Akron Church, 7 p.m. Union conferences. dents obtain guaranteed college credit as long as they Anna Knight (above) 14 Cleveland Town Hall Meeting, Lakewood Church complete the course with a grade of C or higher. joined the Adventist 7 p.m. Students register with RACC and pay tuition to the col- church in Ohio in 1892. 16 Dayton Town Hall Meeting, Kettering Church lege at a rate that is much cheaper than they would She graduated from 7 p.m. typically spend on these same courses at the college Mount Vernon Academy in they will attend. Mount Vernon and went on “These classes provide a great opportunity for our to nursing school in Battle students to get a head start on college at a significant Creek, Mich. She was the Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor by the Ohio savings to their family,” shares principal Rob Gettys. BMA teacher Karyl Kramer teaches classes that allow stu- first African-American to go Conference I P. O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Phone: (740) 397-4665 I ohioadventist.org I President, Students may choose to take the classes either as dents to earn college credits while still in high school. overseas as an Adventist mis- Raj Attiken I Editor, Nancy Barnett sionary, leaving for India in 1901.

40 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 41 School News Huntingdon Valley Collects off the new year with a three-week Gifts for Others gymnastics class. Melissa Morgan, a Students at Huntingdon Valley senior at Blue Mountain Academy, MARCH 2009 Christian Academy were busy serv- taught the classes, which culminat- ing others over the holiday season. ed in a gymnastics show (below). Two groups of upper-grade students The school received several new A Teacher’s Impact delivered Thanksgiving meals to the computers thanks to parent Anthony residents of two homeless shelters. Knarr and the Penske trucking com- n elementary school, my two favorite classes were recess and lunch. Tragically, I didn’t receive a grade for my Others assisted lower-grade teachers pany, grandparent John Trubilla, and Itwo areas of excellence. Along with my favorites, I loved physical education and Bible classes but struggled with in their classrooms and then helped former parents Bruce and Barb others. Many of you had the same experience. to decorate, serve, and clean up for exchanged a warm hug. Johns. BMA senior Ricky Morgan is I was with a group of individuals the other day and asked if they could remember all of their elementary school the annual Thanksgiving feast for the Students and teacher Ann Trout also working with the school to cre- teachers, and there was 100 percent remembrance! What did they remember? Not the classes that they took, but lower grades. Just before (above) attended a Lancaster church ate a promotional video.—Frank Stahl the significant moments each teacher had carved out to forge vision, character, spirituality, and focus in their lives. Thanksgiving break, Michael Goetz member’s naturalization ceremony at I believe that one of the greatest assets the church has in fulfilling its mission is Seventh-day Adventist pastor of the Bucks County church the Lancaster Courthouse. The education. Inspiration tells us that the Lord has called us out from the world that we may be witnesses for His and students prayed over 300 shoe- Ethiopian native had been separated truth (back in the world); and all through our ranks, young men and women should be trained for positions of boxes (below) filled with school sup- from his family for five years. usefulness and influence. They are privileged to become missionaries for God; but they cannot be mere Students collected many household novices in education (why we need academic excellence) and in the knowledge of the Word of items for his family. Several weeks God (spirituality), and do justice to the sacred work to which they are appointed, (see later, he was reunited with his wife Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 202). and seven children.—Ann Trout One of the benchmarks for Adventist education is our young people being trained to be mis- sionaries in whatever occupation they are called. At times, being really good at recess and lunch Blue Mountain Elementary did not make me a very promising prospect for the future. However, there were several Christian Students Tumble, Grow teachers who saw more in me, and for me they cast a vision, then molded, trained, and Bill Miller Blue Mountain Seventh-day prayed for me. To them I say, “Thank you.” President Adventist Elementary School kicked

plies for Operation Christmas Child, 20 Years of Prayer Leads to Baptism at Elkton dedicating them to God. They also Pennsylvania Schools or David Mowbray the Sabbath of his baptism at the while playing football as young teenagers on an all-star prayed for the children who would Elkton (Va.) church sealed his commitment to God team in Harrisonburg, Va. receive them. Fifth- and sixth-grade Elementary Schools: F and his church. The baptism came with one condition: They kept in touch when Mowbray became a video- students participated in Holiday Mail Blue Mountain Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School, Hamburg that he be baptized in a river just like Jesus. He was, grapher and later moved to Washington, D.C., where for Heroes, a program where holiday Fairview Village Adventist School, Fairview Village indeed, baptized in the Shenandoah River. he went to work for WUSA Channel 9. They remained greeting cards are sent to soldiers Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist School, Gettysburg Mowbray came to the church through his friendship friends when he returned to Harrisonburg, and went to who are in hospitals recovering from Harrisburg Seventh-day Adventist School, Harrisburg with Elkton member Jerry Gildner. The two met in 1955 work for WVPT PBS, from which he retired. injuries sustained while in service for Irvin Comstock Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School, Wellsboro “About 20 years ago, I began praying for David,” our country. They hoped that the Lake Erie Seventh-day Adventist School, Erie Gildner shared. “And about 15 years ago he expressed notes of comfort would bring cheer Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist School, Lancaster an interest in growing closer to Jesus. At that time I to those who have sacrificed for our Lehigh Valley Seventh-day Adventist School, Whitehall shared Steps To Christ with him, and he soon wore out freedom.—Gary Davis Mountain View Christian School, Williamsport Stroudsburg Seventh-day Adventist School, Stroudsburg three copies of the book.” In time Mowbray came to Gildner asking for Bible Lancaster Students Help Wyoming Valley Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School, Mountain Top studies and they went through several sets of studies. Veterans, Immigrant Family York Seventh-day Adventist School, York When the Gildners moved to the Elkton church, he Students at Lancaster school started attending with them. The whole church wel- recently made and sent cards to Junior Academies: comed him with open arms, and it didn’t take long for more than 30 veterans, many of Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, Huntingdon Valley him to realize that he had found a new family and whom have served in foreign wars. Reading Junior Academy, Reading home. Mowbray is the only Adventist in his family. One of those veterans was so “If there is a lesson to be learned, it is this: be impressed with the card that he Boarding Academy: patient and be a friend,” Gildner advises. “Don’t hide asked to meet the student who Blue Mountain Academy, Hamburg The day of David Mowbray’s “rebirth” included special who you are, but also don’t beat people over the head sent it to him. He was in the area music, a special church service, baptism by Pastor with the Bible. If you are open and loving with them, on a vacation from Florida when Roger Mace (right) in the Shenandoah River, and a fel- and there for them, they will come to accept your he visited the class. The third- Pennsylvania Pen is published in the Visitor by the Pennsylvania Conference lowship dinner. beliefs.”—Linda S. Gildner grade girl who made the card for 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 Phone: (610) 374-8331 him was very excited and they paconference.org I President, Ray Hartwell I Editor, Tamyra Horst

42 | VISITOR MARCH 2009 | 43 School News Sligo School Lends a Helping R.A. Lewis’ Apron Brigade MARCH 2009 Hand for the Holidays Learn Real-World Skills Waynesboro Church Enters It was a cold, windy morning The Apron Brigade is a pilot pro- School in Two Local Parades when more than 60 fifth- to eigth- gram at the Seventh-day Adventist The Family Life committee at grade students from Sligo Adventist Church-affiliate R.A. Lewis Christian the Waynesboro (Va.) church School in Takoma Park, Md., School in Petersburg, Va. Launched recently entered a float in both the bundled up and started walking and directed by Joan Dice with the Waynesboro and Staunton holiday through the streets of the commu- cooperation of the school’s princi- parades. The goal was to height- nity in search of food. pal, teachers, and parents, the class en the community’s awareness of The students had distributed meets occasionally to teach stu- Keeping New Year’s Resolutions the outstanding educational more than 500 grocery bags the dents cooking skills. During the opportunities available at C.F. previous Friday to collect food for e often talk about New Year’s resolutions in January, but how often are we talking about them in March? Richards Jr. Academy. area families in need. Each bag WWe are now more than two months into 2009. How is it going for you? This year I chose to write down What better way to spark their had a scripture decorated by stu- my goals and post them above the desk in my home study. This allows me to track them on a daily basis with interest and attention than a big dents, a calendar of Christmas a system of check marks. This all sounds very obsessive compulsive, but if you knew me very well, you would yellow school bus outlined and programs at nearby Sligo church, understand that I am much more of a free spirit. By the time this article makes it to print, enhanced with sparkling, clear and a brief note explaining how many of my resolutions will have either become habit or will have fallen by the wayside. the food would be collected and However, we cannot let such failures discourage us. As Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13-14 used. The students and staff “ ...but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those walked through the neighborhoods things which are ahead. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in in small groups distributing bags Christ Jesus” (NKJV). If you have failed on some of your commitments, don’t give up, press and talking with neighbors. forward, and don’t look back. Get your strength in Christ and remember the text “I can Brian Kittleson Sligo students first started collect- In addition to learning how to cook, do all things through Him... ” (Phil. 4:13, NKJV). Principal ing food for local families during the students at R.A. Lewis Christian 2007 Thanksgiving holiday and the School learn a plethora of transfer- community response was overwhelm- able skills. ing. The school received several Students Travel to California for Youth Conference phone calls from neighbors who class, students don small aprons Students from C.F. Richards Jr. shared their appreciation. There were and chef hats at the Petersburg ix Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) students, SAA to attend a GYC conference, and it was an experi- Academy in Waynesboro, Va., even some families who missed the church kitchen/fellowship hall for Salong with their Bible teacher Kameron DeVasher ence like none they had had before. entered a float in two local parades. collection times and contacted the tasty and creative activities with were among the more than 3,000 young people from all The conference, themed “For This Purpose,” set a school to arrange alternate drop-off foods. One project involved deco- 50 states and 24 foreign countries who attended the tone of serious spiritual commitment with worships Christmas lights? Drawn to scale times for their donated items. rating edible ginger-bread houses annual Generation of Youth for Christ (GYC) conference starting at 7 a.m., a business dress code, and primarily from a matchbox school bus and with Fruit Loops cereal, gummies, in San Jose, Calif. This small group was the first from vegan meals. Each day there were several plenary ses- then built to plans and specifica- candy canes, and pretzels. sions and 17 seminar options for deeper study of a tions, the 28-foot school bus was Amidst the delicious excitement variety of topics including music and worship, the eye-catching. The school’s name and hands-on fun, students are inci- prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White, the three angels’ was displayed in large black letters dentally learning and practicing a messages, and the importance of being a Christian of down the sides of the bus. Below it myriad of transferable skills such as integrity. The conference included a Sabbath afternoon was their motto “Accepting the following verbal and written direc- outreach event that involved 50 school buses carrying Challenge of Excellence.” More tions within a freely creative and young people to surrounding communities to offer than 50 church members helped artistic framework. At the same door-to-door Bible studies. As a result of knocking on build the float. time, concepts of fractions, geome- more than 23,000 doors, approximately 1,300 people Blue Ridge Bells, the school’s try, units of measure, and volume, accepted Bible studies. bell choir, sat on the back of the Seventh-grader Daniel Rosettti offers as well as basic cooking, baking, Reflecting on his time at GYC, Spencerville sopho- bus and kept the crowds smiling his classmate Kendall Hucks a helping and culinary arts terms and skills more Aron Crews said, “The whole experience was as they played holiday songs hand while carrying his heavy bag. are introduced. In the future, Dice spiritually rejuvenating.” Junior Brady Knott was most throughout the parade. The hopes to share these treats with excited by the Sabbath outreach. He enjoyed getting to Waynesboro Mountaineers This year students collected others in the community. meet new people and was excited to have people ask Pathfinder Club marched behind almost 200 bags. Students in for Bible studies because of his efforts. the float in full uniform with banner kindergarten through second grade Ashley Breetzke (’12), Emily and Kameron DeVasher, Next year’s GYC will be held in Louisville, Ky., and and flag. The float made the front also brought canned food from Jasmine Jaio (’11), Karl Dela Cruz (’11), Brady Knott will be themed “Unashamed.” page of both town papers. home. All of the food was given to Potomac People is published in the (’10), Aron Crews (’11), and Meredith Starr (’11), repre- For more information about GYC, visit Members say the effort fulfilled the Adventist Community Services Visitor by the Potomac Conference sented SAA at a youth conference in San Jose, Calif. gycweb.org.—Kameron DeVasher 606 Greenville Ave., Staunton, VA 24401 the church’s mission statement of Greater Washington for their Phone: (540) 886-0771 I pcsda.org “Living the Love of Jesus.”—Betty Emergency Assistance program. President, Bill Miller Garey-Bullion —Kerrian McLean

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Spencerville Church Hosts Messiah Sing-a-long HAPPENINGS MARCH 2009 www.shenandoahvalleyacademy.org he SAA choir and strings, under the direction of Robert A. Martinez, teamed up with Evonne Baasch’s violin studio Tto perform a Messiah sing-a-long at the Spencerville church. A full congregation of church members and visitors dusted off old Messiah scores and sang along with the choir. Students rehearsed the Messiah all semester long. Surrogate Parents Help Students Feel at Home Audience members sang to favorites such as “And the Glory,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” and the famous “Halleluiah Chorus.” One couple stated that they came because they or the past several years, there has been no short- The ministry also has church members who pray for saw the performance advertised on the marquee outside the church. Fage of gifts and packages delivered to the students each student daily throughout the school year. Audience members were treated to arias performed by soprano Karla at Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA). This is due to a ROK Ministries also arranges several off-campus Rivera, mezzo soprano Regina Andrade, tenor Javier Gonzalez, and program started in 2004 by the ladies of the New activities for the students throughout the year. In the baritone German Rodriquez. The performance was so well received by Market (Va.) church. Reaching Our Kids (ROK) fall, the entire student body goes to a nearby camp to the community that an annual Messiah sing-a-long will be held every Ministries helps SVA and other area students feel wel- have an outdoor Friday night vespers program with first week of December. comed and loved. food, a bonfire, and roasted marshmallows. In the spring, they take the students on a hayride and then Melissa Brown (’12), Vika Evangelista (’11), and Yumi Shimamura (’12), provide a picnic supper and games for everyone. blend their voices with hundreds of other participants at the Messiah The program has helped students and church mem- sing-a-long. bers develop close friendships that continue past high school. It has made such a big impact on senior Emily Rothery that she plans to come back next year and help with some of the activities. Three Seniors Earn Scholar Awards pencerville Adventist Academy million that will be offered next students place among the top 5 S(SAA) seniors Ben Herzel, spring. To be considered, semifinal- percent of more than 1.5 million Richardson Chatham, and Steven ists must fulfill several requirements students who entered the 2009 Alumni Weekend Planned Blondo have received awards from to advance to the finalist level of competition by taking the PSATs. Alumni weekend will be April 17-19 and all are the Preliminary SAT/National Merit the competition. invited to attend. The events include: Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) Chatham is one of 1,600 black SAA Presents Kathy Myers, an ROK Ministries leader, presents gifts to National Merit Scholarship high school seniors who have been The Sound of Music Jason Gutierrez (’11), Madeline Gainer (’12), and Natalie I Friday golf tournament at Bryce Resort Program. All three students were designated a semifinalist in the 45th April 18-26 Dickerhoff (’10). I honored recently during a special annual Achievement Scholarship Friday evening reception in the cafeteria 6-8 p.m. presentation at chapel. competition. He now has an oppor- Tickets $10 I Sundown vespers program at 8 p.m. at the church tunity to continue in the competi- As one of approximately 16,000 April 18 & 25, 8:30 p.m. ROK Ministries interacts with the students in a vari- I Sabbath School at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium semifinalists, Herzel has an oppor- tion that offers 800 scholarships April 19 & 26, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. ety of ways. One way is by becoming a “secret parent” I Worship service at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium tunity to continue in the competition worth more than $2.6 million. April 21, 1 p.m. to students, much like being a secret pal. The secret with speaker Steve Blackburn (’79) that offers 8,200 National Merit Recognized for exceptional aca- (Senior Citizens $5) parents send small gifts to their students, especially I Sabbath open house of the dormitories and Scholarships, worth more than $35 demic promise, Blondo is one of April 3, 7 p.m. around the holidays or for their birthdays, and reveal about 34,000 commended students student center from 3:30-5 p.m. (301) 421-9101, ext. 125 their identity at the end of the school year. “It is such a throughout the nation. Commended joy to watch the students receive their gifts and to see I Sabbath music program at 7 p.m. at the church their excitement as they open the packages. I receive I Alumni basketball in the gym at 8:30 p.m. more of a blessing from this than if someone gave me a I Sunday benefit brunch at 10 a.m. in the cafeteria, gift,” says Kathy Myers, an ROK Ministries coordinator. with proceeds going to the Worthy Student Fund Calendar Another way church members take part in this min- istry is by “adopting” a student. Adoptive parents invite I Academy Days are on April 19 and 20. To register March 21 Gymnastics Home Show them to their homes for meals and fellowship through- or for more information, contact the school at (540) 740-2210. 2-6 Student Week of Prayer April out the school year. “I love going to my adoptive fami- ly’s house and spending time with them. It’s always 9 Open House 9 Registration great to get out of the dorm and into a real home,” To register for Alumni Weekend events or for more information, contact Jan Osborne at (540) 740-2202 or 12 Band Pops Concert 13 Open House says sophomore Sophia Rodriguez. 15 National Honor Society Church members Dennis and Shelva Norris have email [email protected]. Three members of the Class of Induction been a part of this ministry for five years and are secret 2009—(left to right) Richardson parents as well as adoptive parents. Shelva says, “I Happenings is published in the Visitor by Shenandoah Valley Chatham, Steven Blondo, and Ben Academy I 234 West Lee Highway, New Market, VA 22844 Spotlight is published in the Visitor by the Spencerville Adventist Academy love doing it and know that, if I was living in a dorm, Phone: (540) 740-3161 I shenandoahvalleycademy.org Herzel—received National Merit 15930 Good Hope Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905 I Phone: (301) 421-9101 away from my family, I would appreciate knowing that Principal, Spencer Hannah I Editor, Jan Osborne Scholarship Program awards. spencervilleacademy.org I Principal, Brian Kittleson I Editor, Heidi Wetmore someone was thinking of me.”

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Seeing the Fruits of our Labor ccording to educator Robert Maynard Hutchins, “The object of education is to prepare the young to educate Athemselves throughout their lives.” Scripture also provides some sage advice: “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Prov. 22:6, NIV). The faculty at Takoma Academy (TA) embraces both of these statements. Training young people in a godly manner so that they continue to choose the path of righteousness is why we exist! Three graduates, Jourdan Brooks, a government and politics major at the University of Maryland in College Park; Chelsea Burrows, a theology major at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., and Melissa Longley, a sociology major at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md., recently returned to TA. They led the entire student body in worship and shared tips on preparing for college. They also shared how TA prepared them for college and urged students to always do their best so they can achieve their goals for this life and for the life to come. It was as much of a blessing for TA students to hear from their peers as it was for me to hear from former students.

Guidance counselor Kristina Flo poses with Class of 2005 grad- Dunbar Henri uates Jourdan Brooks, Melissa Longley, and Chelsea Burrows. Principal

Students Give to Local Families or the third consecutive year, TA students shared Christmas cheer with Ftwo local families. In cooperation with Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, TA provided a special program and gave gifts to needy families. Students, who dug deep into their pockets to buy gifts for the children, were rewarded with seeing joy in the children’s eyes as they were showered with gifts. Board member Erwin Mack, retired TA Spanish teacher Orlando Mastrapa (right), and retired guidance counselor Selma Chaij Mastrapa added to the spirit of the program.

Welcome to the Family Calendar March 2-6 Student Week of Prayer 5 National Honor Society Induction, 7 p.m. 7 Youth Rally 12-22 Foreign Language Trip to England and Scotland 13-22 Spring Break 23 School Resumes, Board Meeting, 7 p.m. 26-27 Semester Exams

TA Today is published in the Visitor by Takoma Joshua Nelson, the newest member of the TA family, Academy I 8120 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 clutches a picture frame while proud parents, math Phone: (301) 434-4700 I ta.edu I Principal, C. Dunbar Henri teacher Todd Nelson (’80) and his wife, Elle, look on.

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