SOUTHERN

VANTAGE POINT BY MALCOLM GORDON

Staff Update

We are bidding farewell to one education associate director Oakwood Academy as principal; and served as principal, teacher, in the office of education as we welcome another. Rita Henriquez- or media specialist at a variety of schools from the elementary Green, associate director for elementary education, has accepted to university level. She also serves on several curriculum-related a call to Southern Adventist University, where she will be an advisories for the Union and North American Division. associate professor of education in the School of Education and Fryson's varied expertise will be a strong addition to the Psychology. While we are sorry to lose her, we are glad that her Southern Union education team. expertise will be used to guide future teachers in the Southern Ted Smith, a 45-year veteran of the publishing ministry, re- Union Conference. tired in April of this year as the Southern Union associate pub- Debra Fryson will be joining us in June as the new associate lishing director. His primary responsibility was to oversee the director. "We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Fryson to the team," three Family Health Education Services (FHES). Uncle Teddy, as says Gerald Kovalski, director of educa- he is affectionately known, was converted to Adventism shortly tion. "As the current associate superin- after graduating from Fort Valley State University. He soon began tendent for South Central Conference, his literature ministry on a bicycle. His career has seen a tremen- Debra is highly esteemed by her col- dous growth in the regional publishing work. In retirement he leagues in the other conferences. Under plans to spend his time writing and selling books. her leadership we expect the strength of Robert T. Smith has assumed the the elementary education program to con- leadership of Family Health Education tinue." Services (FHES). Smith was one of the Fryson is a graduate of Andrews Uni- first group of student leaders to help start versity, and holds a master of arts in math/ the Oakwood College Publishing Indus- science curriculum from Clark Atlanta University, as well as a try now called LETC. He has served as master of science in library media from Alabama A & M Uni- pastor, evangelist, and associate publish- versity. ing director in the Allegheny West Con- Before accepting the position at the Southern Union, she ference in Columbus, Ohio. His most re- served as associate superintendent for the South Central and cent assignment was the director of Fam- South Atlantic conferences; administered the K-12 program of ily Health Education Service for the South Atlantic Conference.

PAGE 8 • COVER STORY Calendar 30 Awakened to the Challenge Classified Advertising 22 by Olson Perry Obituaries 29

NEWS PAGE 10 • GA-CUMB FEATURE Carolina 6 The Twelfth Fold Florida 18 by Vernon Alger Georgia-Cumberland 15 Gulf States 20 Kentucky-Tennessee 26 PAGE 17 • SOUTHERN UNION VIEWS South Atlantic 4 A Prayerful Weekend South Central 5 by Belinda Perry Southeastern 16 A Marigold Sabbath Florida Hospital College 12 by Blondel Senior Southern Adventist University 11 Cover: Time spent developing a relationship with God and each other is essential Adventist Health System 13 to having a happy family.

SOUTHERN TIDINGS (USPS 507-000) VOLUME 93 NUMBER 6, JUNE 1999. FEATURES Published monthly by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Free to members. $8 yearly subscription to others. Second-class postage paid at A Symbol of Freedom 3 Decatur, GA, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send changes of address to SOUTHERN TIDINGS. P. 0. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031. COVER PHOTO BY RON QUICK RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FEATURE BY VERNON ALGER

ost of us favor being with people like in the way we want our freedom assured is has become an international symbol of Mourselves. The problem comes when an application of the Golden Rule. religious diversity, was destroyed in 1993 we must relate to individuals with whom Some people do not support religious by the evil forces the bridge stood in we do not care to associate. Even though freedom for others, and, in fact, actively monument against—religious- and ethnic- we may not seek a person's friendship, we seek to repress it. Hatred of an individual based violence. Gone is the bridge which must acknowledge the value of the exist- or a group because of religion is the most for over four centuries represented and ence of each human and his or her right to invidious and illogical form of discrimi- assisted religious diversity. be different. By protecting the freedom of nation. But it happens. Laws can go only Because of the significance of the old others, we help maintain our own liber- so far. Love for humanity is required to Mostar bridge, the Council for America's ties. Clarence Darrow, one of the 20th make a pluralistic society work for all. First Freedom has undertaken to restore century's great trial attorneys, said, "You A literal and symbolic example of re- it. This organization, headquartered in can only protect your liberties in this world ligious liberty is the Old Stone Bridge in Richmond, Virginia, promotes the prin- by protecting the other man's freedom. the city of Mostar, the capital of ciple of religious freedom based on You can only be free if I am free." Herzegovina. Mostar comes from most Jeffersonian principles of separation of A practical reason for supporting reli- meaning "bridge." It was a magnificent church and state and religious liberty gious freedom for others is the possibility bridge designed by the Ottoman architect, which were embodied in the Virginia Stat- of being in a minority either in the future Hayrudin, and constructed between 1557 ute for Religious Freedom and subse- or in another situation. However, the best and 1566. This bridge allowed Catholic quently in the First Amendment to the U.S. reason is because it is right. As Thomas Croats, Moslem Bosnians and Orthodox Constitution. It is laying plans and raising Jefferson said, "Almighty God hath created Serbians to interact with each other—re- funds for the old bridge's restoration. the mind free." Protecting others' liberties ligion being no barrier. This bridge, which Carol 0. Negus, president of the Council, said of the Mostar bridge reconstruc- tion, "The old bridge was a stunning example of Ottoman architecture, unique in the world. It was signifi- cant not only to the local Serbs, Croats, Muslims and Jews, but to those of all religions who know about and visit this beautiful area. The old bridge was important as a symbol of religious pluralism, beauty and peace, not only to Yugo- slavian minds, but to all those who know of it." As important as is the meaning- ful old Mostar bridge, more impor- tant are the bridges to differing people we build in ourselves— bridges of freedom and support to those of other heritages, to those of other religions and yes, to those of our own religion whose views do not parallel our own. Only as we sup- port their freedom and they ours, can we all be truly free.

A beloved landmark in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the stone footbridge built at Mostar Vernon Alger is the Lake Union Con- by the ruling Turks in 1566 is no more. It survived centuries of conflict but was ference public affairs/religious lib- destroyed during fierce fighting in 1993. erty and trust services director.

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SOUTH ATLANTIC • CONFERENCE .0111144 BY DONNA GREEN-GOODMAN AND LAURA HUNTER-VALCIN Lifestyle Principles, Inc., Develops

Health Ministry covery. By pointing them to God and His plan for health, the staff at Lifestyle Principles is witnessing dramatic results. One If you have ever been to camp meeting, perhaps you recog- gentleman whose foot was decayed, had no pulse and was sched- nize David Moore, M.D. He has spoken at churches and camp uled for amputation, followed Dr. Moore's advice. When he re- meetings around the Southern Union, presenting the simple prin- turned to his primary physician, ciples for better health outlined in Scripture and the Spirit of the foot had regained color, and Prophecy. Dr. Moore accepted the third angel's message while a when pressed actually bled. The student at Meharry Medical College, after meeting fellow stu- doctor was amazed and pleased dents who were graduates of Oakwood College. that the foot could be saved. The After thoroughly researching the Spirit of Prophecy and the patient's daughter is now receiv- counsel regarding health work, Moore spent time at Wildwood ing Bible studies. Metro-Atlanta participants Lifestyle Center and Hospital getting medical missionary train- Recently, Lifestyle Prin- at Reversing Diabetes ing. Following that training he served as staff physician at Wild- ciples participated in the Weimar Naturally seminar. wood, and medical director at Living Springs Retreat in New Institute Reversing Diabetes York. His purpose in life was to point people to God's plan for Naturally seminar, held in the Atlanta area. Dr. Moore and Donna health. joined the Weimar Reversing Diabetes staff as presenters. Of the In October of 1995, Moore was working in a traditional people in attendance, two were already patients at Lifestyle Prin- medical facility in Charlotte. For 20 years he wanted to serve in ciples. Ralph Franklin and Oscar Sherrod, South Atlantic Confer- the south as a medical missionary physician. Still burdened with ence ministers, were among a number of others who stated that that desire, he made a covenant with God to offer his time, tal- God had led them to the conference. They were happy to learn of ents, and means to the service of God as a medical missionary. God's Lifestyle Plan for preventing disease and recovering. He waited for God to The Lifestyle Principles staff members are confident that open the door. God will provide the means to enlarge the ministry to include a In July, 1996, restaurant, hydrotherapy treatment rooms, and a rural Lifestyle Donna Green-Good- Conditioning Center. man, MPH, was diag- nosed with aggressive Graham Awarded Coordinator of the Year Award breast cancer. She was Lifestyle Principles, Inc., celebrated told there was not much Rosemary Graham its grand opening November 1998. hope without massive was recently awarded doses of chemotherapy, Coordinator of the Year a stem cell transplant, and six weeks of radiation. With no hope at the North American offered her by the surgeons, she called Wildwood. After much prayer, Division Commission she decided to be anointed by Elders Dunbar Henri, and Robert for People with Dis- Woodfork and attend Wildwood for their ten-day Lifestyle Program. abilities annual meeting Donna called Dr. Moore in Charlotte, explaining what she in March. had experienced and her request for God to heal her. Moore as- Rosemary is the sured Donna that he and his family would make it a matter of disabilities ministries prayer. In the fall of 1997, Moore and his family visited Atlanta. director for the South In February of 1998, God moved them to Atlanta. Rosemary Graham (center), is Atlantic Conference. In November of 1998, Lifestyle Principles, Inc., Your Best flanked by Rosa Banks and Currently there are 72 Way to Health, celebrated the grand opening of its medical of- Clarence Hodges of the North local church disabilities fice in Decatur, Ga., located on Memorial Drive. Lifestyle Prin- America Division. Graham, a ministries coordinators ciples, Inc, offers preventive lifestyle medical services to the member of West End church in in the Conference. public; conducts free health education/cooking classes at a local Atlanta, holds the Coordinator of Rosemary has Kroger; is heard weekly on local gospel station 1380-WAOK; the Year Award. been active as director and responds to the requests for information/presentations at or- for almost three years. She also represents North American ganizations in the metro-Atlanta area, who want to improve their Division Adventists on the National Council of Churches in health through lifestyle. Christ Committee on Disability. She is also active with local The nonAdventist community of faith is grasping hold to community agencies for people with disabilities. the simple principles of health and are experiencing health re-

4 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 SOUTH CENTRAL • CONFERENCE SOUTHERN TIDINGS Volume 93, No. 6, June 1999 General Conference Retiree The Southern Tidings is the Official Organ of the Southern Union Gives Service to Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address Oakwood College Archives P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Telephone (404) 299-1832

Staff Oakwood College in Huntsville, Ala., Editor OLSON PERRY was the recipient of services in the col- Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Consulting Editor MARTIN BUTLER lege archives by Lona Nell Lea, a retired Circulation ARDITH BEERS denominational administrator. Lea has Production WILLIAM VARGAS been a consistent contributor and supporter Layout THE COLLEGE PRESS of the archives for several years. And, as a graduate of Oakwood, her desire to be of Contributing Editors Adv. Health System KIMBERLY CARR service to her alma mater prompted her Carolina RON QUICK positive response to an invitation to spend Florida CYNTHIA KURTZHAL several weeks on campus as a volunteer Georgia-Cumberland PATRICIA FOSTER worker in this department. Gulf States BECKY GRICE Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN "The Oakwood College Archives rep- Oakwood College THOMAS ALLSTON resents a tremendous amount of structured South Atlantic DARRYL HOWARD labor and organization by truly dedicated South Central R. STEPHEN NORMAN III staff members. I am greatly impressed by Southeastern W. L. TAYLOR the wide range of materials as well as the Southern Adv. Univ. DORIS BURDICK large quantity and high quality of materi- als and information which this archive Conference/Institution Directory contains," commented Lea. CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 Mt. Calvary First Installs H ghway Sign P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. Antoine Maycock, pastor of the Mt. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 Calvary church in Huntsville, stands be- SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 side highway directional sign displaying P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 the newly created Adventist logo. Accord- SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 ing to Danny McDonald, sign engineer for P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 SOUTHEASTERN (407) 869-5264 the Southern Union Conference, it was the P.O. Box 160067, Altamonte Springs, Si 11-It ti first of its kind installed within the North FL 32716-0067 (.11t In. II American Division. ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 Weleotrvzr Yo.: 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, • FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL (407) 897-1917 News Notes 601 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF Historic Mansion Purchased HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 800 Lake Estelle Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 The Maranatha church in Jackson, OAKWOOD COLLEGE (256) 726-7000 Tenn., recently acquired property to be 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY used to house the various church out- (800) SOUTHERN reach programs. An added benefit is P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 that the property is of historical signifi- Published monthly by the Southern Union. Free to cance. It is located five blocks from all members. Second class postage paid at Decatur, General Ulysses S. Grant's headquar- Ga., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMAS- ters for the Battle of Shiloh. TER: send changes of address to Southern Tidings, P.O. Box 849, Decatur, GA 30031

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CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

Another Church Planted

Another church has been planted in the Kathy is on the staff at Duke Medical Carolinas. When Conference officers re- Center. "The doctor/pastor team has been alized the urgent need for a church in the the perfect blend for this unique group," rapidly growing university area of Chapel states Ronald Schmidt, Conference sec- Hill they took the following steps. 1) Hire retary. a coordinator for campus ministries. As a result of the church planting vi- About two years ago the Conference asked sion, today a church is beginning to blos- John Van Eyk to be the coordinator for som. The group that had been meeting for campus ministries. 2) Recruit a pastor several months formally organized as a with campus ministry experience. Last company April 10. Nearly 60 people gath- fall, when they hired Terry Clem, they got ered in Chapel Hill to organize what will a bonus. They acquired a pastor/doctor one day be the new church in that univer- team. The Clems recently moved from sity city. "Now, the Adventist students have a Conference officers, Ronald Schmidt and southern California where Terry pastored place to worship," states Schmidt, "and Rick Russell, were present when members the Marietta Springs church and Kathy more importantly they have a place to signed their names to establish the new was an emergency room physician at bring their friends." company in Chapel Hill. Loma Linda Medical Center. Presently

Hispanic Men Retreat at the Ranch

Alfonso Valenzuela and Samuel a professor at Andrews University who "then this was the best men's retreat ever. Romero pose for a picture in front of the specializes in family life, has authored sev- Five was the highest evaluation score and 70 men who attended the fifth annual His- eral books on the subject of relationships I'm excited that every form was returned panic men's retreat held April 16-18. and family life. Another feature this year with a five." Samuel Romero is the direc- "Con Cristo Si Se Puede" (We Can Do were the private consultations that tor for Hispanic Ministries in the Caro- It With Christ) was the theme of Valenzuela provided. "If the evaluation lina Conference. Dr. Valenzuela's presentations. Valenzuela, forms are an indication," stated Romero,

6 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

Adventurers Pow-Wow at the Ranch

It was truly a "Fun" day for the 450 Indian games. The Adventurer club is for Adventurers who attended the Native children in grades one through four. American Fun Day at Nosoca Pines If your church doesn't have an Adven- Ranch, April 11. The giant totem pole and turer club and you'd like to know how to Indian tepees positioned on the waters start one, here's all you do: edge was the perfect setting for the open- ing ceremony. The program featured a real live Indian Chief all dressed in his Native You can order the new video titled American feathers. "How to Start an Adventurer Club." Chief leaders for the "Native "Fun Day" for these Adventurers in- Call AdventSource American" Fun Day included Phil cluded face painting, a canoe relay, ani- Rosburg, Chief Nephew, Kathy Klocko 1-800-328-0525 mal tracking and an assortment of other and Brian Dudar. Conference Welcomes New Treasurer

At a recent joint meeting of Confer- the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference while his younger ence staff and pastors, Kenneth Coon- brother is in the same business working for the Adventist ley, president, introduced Richard D. Health System. Russell who will be joining the admin- Rick, as he likes to be called, tells us that his wife Kathy istrative staff as treasurer of the Caro- will be joining him as soon as school is out. Kathy, who is a lina Conference. Prior to coming to musician, teaches music at the Spencerville Adventist Acad- Carolina, Russell was treasurer for the emy in Maryland. This energetic treasurer enjoys running, a Chesapeake Conference where he daily jaunt of three to five miles, and has competed in several served for 15 years. marathon races. At the present time, the couple does not have Russell comes from a family of treasurers. His father any children. Donald J. Russell, now retired, was the treasurer of the Co- Russell replaces Randee Reynolds who recently accepted lumbia Union. His brother Jerry is the associate treasurer for a call to the Florida Conference.

JUNE 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 7 COVER FEATURE Awakened BY OLSON PERRY to the Challenge A look at how the Seventh-day Adventist Church is facing family issues.

t is a grim, sobering thought, but half the couples getting mar- odds. A large percentage of those who remain married will con- I ried this spring will be divorced in a few years. Yet still, they'll tent themselves in a state of complacency; especially if their flock down the aisles and to City Hall in droves knowing the religion teaches against divorce. Some will get used to living as roommates; meanwhile, they indulge in a string of nonsexual adulterous relationships disguised as friendships; talking with their spouses only when necessary. Many are content to exist in this state of selfish stupor and misery indefinitely; as they destroy their health, children's futures, and the Heaven God intended for them on Earth. In a 1994 article, Fortune magazine referred to family life problems as the main challenge fac- ing the nation today. The average divorce rate in the United States is 45 percent. An indication that couples need help in making choices and coping with differences. Politicians who make family life a part of their agendas always find a listening ear. According to Ken Bryant, Florida Conference di- rector of family life, the State of Florida now re- quires four hours of premarital counseling and a waiting period of four days before issuing a couple a marriage license at a reduced rate. If a person does not get the counseling, he has to pay the full fee. "Florida is obviously making a statement con- cerning the state of marriage." Georgia Cumberland Conference family life directors Wayne and Beverly Owen report that the police department, county judges, and the court clerks are appalled at the divorce rate, the vio- lence, and the abuses in marriages. "In Cobb County, Georgia, for instance," says the Owens, "free premarital counseling is offered to all ap- plying for a marriage license. Before a divorce is granted, both must attend classes if children are involved." The Church is made up of families; if families are in trouble, what can we expect but a church in trouble. Unfortunately, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is not immune. Similar statistics reflect a Patty and Bruce Ruggles along with Jerry and Patty McClung read "love growing trend in the Church, and what affects the notes" to each other, a feature at Carolina Conference "Romance at the family affects the Church. The Church has there- Ranch." Such retreats are intended to draw couples closer to each other fore taken the bull by the horn, so to speak, and is and to the Creator of marriage. making family life a priority ministry. Many pas-

8 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 make a career choice and even select a mate if they choose to marry." Family life departments also maintain an ac- tive video library and book resource library on family-related topics, organize support groups, provide training for pastors and selected lay couples, and access to counseling, usually at a re- duced rate. Pastors in select conferences are highly en- couraged to become trained and certified in the PREPARE & ENRICH testing program, the most widely recognized testing for premarital counsel- ing and marriage enrichment. In some churches in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, commitments have been made to help families survive. Counseling funds are being es- tablished to help offset the cost of marital counsel- ing. These funds are usually established by those who have a burden for strengthening homes. There is also a tremendous need in the Advent- ist Church to address the interests of its singles. "With the present divorce rate growing," says Bryant, "singles will outnumber married couples in the Church in the near future." There is an effort to St. Augustine pastor David Graham (left), takes notes during a family life develop conference resources to meet these needs. training event. Listening intently is his brother, Daniel Graham, pastor of Conferences and congregations are awaken- the Tallahassee, Florida, church. ing to the challenges before them. There are more tools available, more professionals available than tors now refuse to marry individuals unless they have taken a ever before. Christian counselors are driven by a desire to be prescribed number of counseling hours. involved in ministry to the families of your church. Their exper- Melvin Preston, pastor and family life director of the South tise and abilities are available to enhance your church's effec- Atlantic Conference, recently coordinated a family ministries tiveness with families. leadership conference titled "Building Strong Family Units For the New Millennium." It was stressed that "the family is being attacked from within and from without. We must rush to its Additional contributions from Ken and Helen Bryant, Cindy aid. . . . The challenge facing the church is to nurture its mem- Kurtzhals, and Wayne and Beverly Owen. bers, presenting biblical concepts of marriage, parenting, and family living " Workshop presenters emphasized that the effective disci- plining of the individual takes place in a primary way within the context of his family. Special forms of ministry by the church can enhance this process. Finally, the church that works person- ally with its members, touching individuals where they live and Christian couples have the advantage of resources to develop a depth of intimacy far exceeding marriages of helping them to find more fulfilled lives as singles or marrieds, unbelievers. Dr. David Fenell, a noted marriage counse- as parents or children, is a church that creates strong bonds that lor, suggests that the ten most important characteristics are not easily broken. contributing to long-term marriages are: a lifelong com- "Congregations and individuals within the church are find- ing ways to reach out to hurting families," says Wayne Owen. mitment to your marriage; loyalty and faithfulness to your Every growing church has resources directed to family ministry spouse, especially when times are tough; strong moral values that you both share; respect for your spouse as your programs. Church family ministry staff often provide family life education programming and other preventive services for church best friend; a commitment to sexual fidelity; the desire to be a good parent; faith in God and a strong religious com- and community families; spearhead special emphases on family mitment that you want to give to your children; wanting issues in all church programs; and provide or oversee counsel- to please and support your spouse; trying to be a good ing services for individuals and families both within and in the larger community. companion to your spouse; and a willingness to forgive and to be forgiven. Conference family life directors throughout the Southern We are obligated to utilize the resources available to Union conduct seminars in churches, they administer the com- us because more damage is done to the Church's mission puterized 16 PF Test (Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire), through broken homes than any other issue. which measures the adult personality. According to Bryant, "it helps people better understand themselves. Many have used it to

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he sun was setting, and the Sabbath was beginning. The Apison, Ten- T nessee, Pathfinder Color Guard had just taken down the American Flag and began the flag-folding ceremony that re- sults in a trigonal bundle of stars that rep- resent honor and the States from which our veterans served. Among the hundreds of Georgia-Cumberland Pathfinders and Allan Williamson (left), Southern Union Pathfinder director, John Swafford, staff that had gathered at Cohutta Springs Conference Pathfinder director, Desmond and Frances Doss salute as Eric for the annual camporee was one gentle- Kirkham (center) sings the National Athem during the flag-lowering ceremony. man who epitomizes the symbolism asso- ciated with the twelve folds of the low- The color guard carefully completed in worship, or in our homes, or at ered flag. Congressional Medal of Honor the first fold, which is symbolic of life. camporees. It is how we are blessed with recipient Desmond T. Doss stood at atten- Doss knows much about the sanctity of the Sabbath, and how these young Path- tion throughout the ceremony. life, having risked his own numerous times finders are being taught to be ". . . a ser- during a three-week period in World War vant of God and a friend to man." And it II, which resulted in the saving of nearly is how Desmond T. Doss found courage 100 of his fellow soldiers' lives. Belief in and strength in the month of May 1945. eternal life, represented by the second fold, The sun sets, but before the flag is put is surely strong in a man who refused to away for the night, to be brought out the carry a gun because of his religious con- next morning at reveille, as a symbol of victions. The veterans who gave their lives our belief in the Resurrection, there is one in defense of their country, honored by the acknowledgment yet to be made. All glory third fold, are probably remembered of- and honor goes to Him, God the Father, ten by the man who bravely attempted so the Son and Holy Ghost . . . the twelfth many of their rescues. fold. The Pathfinders, visitors, and Doss stood reverently as the flag underwent a fourth, fifth and sixth fold. These repre- sent our weaker nature (needing Divine guidance), a tribute to our country, and our allegiance to the United States. The sev- enth fold, a tribute to the Armed Forces, was silently witnessed by Doss, a com- pany aid man in the 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division. Hundreds of young Pathfinders watched quietly as the flag underwent the eighth, ninth and The flagpole at Cohutta Springs Camp tenth folds, which are symbolic of moth- was dedicated in honor of Desmond 7: ers, womanhood, and fathers. The Judaic Along with the flagpole dedication Doss, Congressional Medal of Honor recognition of the God of Abraham, Isaac ceremony, one of Doss's personal flags recipient. Doss attends the annual and Jacob is denoted by the eleventh fold. was retired. Ooltewah, Tenn., Honor camporee and provides the young As the color guard completed its cer- Guard participated in unfolding the people with a role model of how to serve emony, the sun dipped below the horizon, flag and placing it in the pit for their God and country. The Apison, and His Holy Day began. "By the grace cremation. It was a very solemn and Tenn., Color Guard participated in the of God . . ." is how the Pathfinder pledge moving experience for those witnessing flag lowering and folding. begins. It also is how we gather together the ceremony.

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SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY BY DORIS BURDICK

ACTS 2000 and How to Re-ignite the Flame

A practical and dynamic training book of Acts, ACTS 2000 is an acronym seminar for pastors and people in the pew for the Adventist Commission Through will be held July 8-11 on the campus of Satellite by the year 2000. Southern Adventist University. The It Is Written staff is praying that "Many church members long to mat- God will bring more than a million ter for the cause of Christ," says Ron people to the ACTS 2000 meetings and Clouzet, D.Min., professor of evangelism, that at least 150,000 people will be bap- who is teaming with Mark and Ernestine tized. Finley of It Is Written to conduct the Los Angeles will be the host city for weekend seminar, "Re-igniting the North America, with the ACTS 2000 Flame." "Revelation of Hope" series originating Devotionals will be given by Jack there by satellite from March 3 to April Blanco, Th.D., dean of Southern's School 15, 2000. of Religion. Adventist churches throughout the The seminar is one of three across the eastern half of the United States are be- country in preparation for the North ing invited to send representatives to this American campaign which is part of summer's seminar at Southern Adventist ACTS 2000. It Is Written's plan for ACTS University. 2000 is to evangelize 10 geographical ACTS 2000 is a joint project of the areas of the world from 10 major cities General Conference of Seventh-day Ad- during the next three years. ventists, the world divisions, local unions/ Besides its reference to the powerful outpouring of the Holy conferences, ASI, and It Is Written television. Spirit in the history of the Christian church as recorded in the Individuals may register by calling 1-888-664-5573.

What's Happening

• Students may apply to Southern Adventist University electronically. A "to enroll" icon on the home page of Southern's Web site leads applicants to easy directions, and Art encryption permits secure payment of the application fee. • Seniors looking for their first job got a boost from the interview workshops, an Graphic design is a growing op- intercollegiate career fair, a video on nontraditional job search methods, and individu- tion in the field of art at Southern Ad- alized résumé assistance provided by Southern's Counseling and Testing Center. ventist University. Besides a B.A. de- • Two field schools of evangelism are providing 21 theology seniors with practical gree in art, three tracks for a B.S. in experience in soul winning. The Nashville school concluded May 22, and the Miami graphic design are now offered: graphic one closes June 26. design, character animation, and tech- • A swim meet this past semester saw four campus records broken by Doug Beardsley, nical direction in animation. a mathematics major from Cleveland, Tenn. Students majoring in other fields • One of Southern's student missionaries, Yomary Rivera, was injured in an April can also grow their aesthetic awareness bus accident in Taiwan that claimed the life of another student, Jody Stout from An- by minoring in art or graphic design. drews University. A full recovery was anticipated for Yomary, a social work major Art Appreciation is a lecture and from Princeton, Fla. travel seminar class that includes vis- • An eight-week Wellness Miles plan for university employees encouraged many of iting major art museums in New York them to increase their exercise level this spring. City during Thanksgiving week. Be- • Teachers retiring this year: Norman Gulley, Larry Hanson, Pat Morrison, and sides computer-based classes, other Marvin Robertson, have devoted a total of 143 years to Adventist education. Alumni classes utilize conventional media such director Jim Ashlock and several other employees also are retiring this year. as drawing, painting, ceramics, and • Students and faculty showed their concern for Sherri Vick, a nursing student criti- sculpture. cally injured in a February 3 one-car accident, by giving the family more than $2,000 as well as donating blood and providing meals. Sherri lost her fight for life on May 5.

JUNE 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 11 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE

FHCHS Receives Grant for Human Patient Simulator

It's eerily life-like. Its chest rises up and down, it has a pulse, care field," said Jim Epperson, vice president for academic ad- and if you plug its nose, it will cease to "live!' If you know how ministration. "Last year, the Chauncey Group, a subsidiary of to perform CPR, you can "bring it back." What is it? A human Educational Testing Services, gave the FHCHS nursing pro- patient simulator—the latest technology in clinical nursing edu- gram a number one ranking. We want to keep that ranking and cation. realize that having better prepared nurse graduates is the way Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) re- to do it." cently received a grant from the Chatlos Foundation for the METI "Today's patients are living longer with a complexity of health Human Patient Simulator. This life-sized mannequin, pro- care problems. Florida Hospital College sees the simulator as one grammed with sophisticated physiological and pharmacologi- way to better prepare tomorrow's healthcare providers," Tier con- cal systems, is capable of reacting to a variety of clinical situa- cluded. tions which accurately For more information about allied health and nursing pro- mirror human re- grams offered at FHCHS, call 407-895-7747. sponses. "The Human Pa- tient Simulator enables health care students to Seventy-seven Graduate; learn and practice a 1999-2000 Programs Filling Up Quickly broader spectrum of skills without jeopar- Congratulations to the class of 1999. The May 2 graduation dizing the status of a pa- ceremony of Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences was tient," said Lynne Tier, its largest with 77 students receiving baccalaureate or associate nursing lab director. "It degrees. An estimated 1,200 family, friends, faculty, and staff enables the student to attended the commencement ceremony, held for the first time at incorporate theory into practice and to be able to evaluate whether the Forest Lake Academy gymnasium. the appropriate measures were taken!' Seven graduates received a B.S. in nursing, 40 received an By using these simulators, students will receive feedback on A.S. in nursing, 17 received an A.S. in radiography, 12 received critical lifesaving skills through recording the simulator's "vital an A.S. in diagnostic medical sonography, and one received an signs." Instructors can also individualize scenarios—alter the A.S. in pre-professional studies. "patient's" condition—to challenge students' abilities on these "Our mission is to serve our community by educating com- simulators, while assuring a continuing emphasis on the "human petent health care professionals," stated David Greenlaw, presi- factors" of patient care. The simulator reacts to a variety of treat- dent of Florida Hospital Col- ments—intravenous drugs, CPR, defibrillation, intubation, venti- lege of Health Sciences. "This lation, catherization and other procedures. class represents a growing num- SECOND A single individual can both instruct and operate the simu- ber of students choosing health lator simultaneously. Every student's performance on a simu- care as a career." RESCUE lated patient can be evaluated objectively by their instructors. Eddie Braga, vice president To further enhance learning, a log of the simulations is auto- for marketing and recruiting matically recorded for each session. This provides the student noted, "Virtually all our pro- Ken Field. The first and the instructor a totally impartial record—an accurate and gram openings for the class of time it was fair evaluation of their skills in caring for "patients." 2001 are full. The 60 positions the sea that "FHCHS has been among the United States's allied health nearly for nursing, 40 for radiography, claimed their care education institutions to recognize that simulation offers a and 22 for sonography have lives. This superior means of developing diagnostic and critical thinking been filled. Admissions for oc- time the dan- ger could claim their souls. skills necessary for good allied health and nursing practice," said cupational therapy assistant, 0-8163-1690-2. Paperback. Dr. David Greenlaw, FHCHS president. "Trial and error are an practical nursing, pre-profes- USS9.99, Cdn$14.99. effective teaching tool but it is not possible in health care educa- sional and the bachelor of sci- From Pacific Press'. Available at your local ABC, tion without the birth of technologies that allow errors without ence in nursing programs are 1-800-765-6955 real life consequences." Or visit: still in progress." adventistbookcenter. com "The use of this type of technology, coupled with our fo- For more information about cus on Christian values, keeps us in the forefront of the health the College, call 407-895-7742. 0 1999 • Prices subject to change 697/95590

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ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM AA oak BY KIMBERLY CARR

East Pasco Medical Center Promotes Healthy Living

The Wellness Center between 22-28 hours of instruction. The instruction consists of at East Pasco Medical health lectures by professionals, cooking schools with dietitians, Center, in Zephyrhills, a strong psychosocial component and exercise with an exercise Florida, has taken a pro- physiologist. active approach to health Since its initial implementation in 1995, more than 500 in- and prevention of disease dividuals have participated in The Wellness Challenge and have with its unique behavioral experienced great results such as weight loss, a lower choles- lifestyle program called terol, a decrease in hy- The Wellness Challenge. pertensive and diabetic The three-four week pro- medications and in- Participants in the Wellness gram is based on the ac- crease in personal well- Center's programs enjoy improved ronym START-A-NEW. being. health. The letters stand for the For more informa- health principles found in The Spirit of Prophecy and made popu- tion about the program lar by the Weimar Institute in the 1970's. They are Sunshine, Tem- contact Bob Kamien- perance/moderation, fresh Air, Rest, Trust, Attitude, Nutrition, Ex- eski, Ed.D., director of ercise and Water. East Pasco Medical The Wellness Challenge consist of pre- and post-cardiac risk Center's Wellness Jud Baggett continues to improve profiles and other health indicators that include blood pressure, Challenge at 813-788- daily after suffering from severe body composition, weight and height. The course also includes 0411, ext. 1431. rheumatoid arthritis.

A young couple who completed the Challenge said, "I had A couple who had been having trouble with their marriage heard that Seventh-day Adventists had a health message and said that their determination to change their health habits wanted to learn more about it. I joined and completed my brought them together and now they are enjoying each other goal of enjoying better health as a result. However, the real more than ever. benefit of taking this class is that I now have the information to pass on to my two young children so that they can grow up Jud Baggett, a local CPA and Tax Consultant, suffered from and enjoy the good health that my wife and I now enjoy." rheumatoid arthritis and had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning and had to use a cane to get around. After the Many individuals have made comments that they are now first two weeks of the Challenge he not only was able to get attending church on a regular basis as a result of the spiri- out of bed in the morning with yen, minimal pain but was tual impact of The Wellness Challenge. They stated that the able to move about without his cane and actually exercise. spirituality portion of the psychosocial lectures helped them to understand the link between spirit, mind and body and as a result feel more fulfillment in life. Always Wanted to Write for A young wife expressed how she and her husband had joined The Wellness Challenge because her husband had contracted Adventist Magazines or Publish a rare liver cancer. She stated that site had heard the pro- gram taught positive lifestyle changes that enhanced the qual- Children's Books? ity of life and she knew that her husband could benefit from the program. Paring this couple's time in The Wellness Chal- Come August 16-19 to our four-day seminar lenge, they became friends with a young lady who was also featuring award-winning author attending the program. Ironically, the husband of this sec- Celeste perrino Walker and other professionals. ond young lady was also diagnosed with the same rare liver cancer during the program. They believe the Lord had joined Sponsored by the Journalism & Communication Dept. them together to support each other through the rough road of Southern Adventist University ahead. $180.00 Workshop - $330.00 One hour credit - Call 423-238-2730

JUNE 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 13 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE 411;siak BY JAMES PEEL

Ground Breaking for New School

On April 11, 1999, the Ellijay, Ga., church had a ground-breaking ceremony for a new school. The site is located on Highway 515 just two miles north of Ellijay. Honored guests included State Rep- resentative Ben Whitaker and Judge Bobby Milam. Whitaker commended the group for its contribution to education and for selecting a choice location for the school. Plans are to have the facility ready for the 1999-2000 school year. The 9,828 sq. ft. structure will include two classrooms, library, community services room, kitchen, restrooms, and gymnasium. The school will be named in honor of Josephine Cunnington Edwards, who taught at both the Adventist school and Participants in the ground-breaking ceremony include: Committee members Gilmer High School in the early 1960s. Roger Bradley (left), Anita Fish, Robert Smith, building chairman Al Klein, pastor This is phase one of the building James Peel, Conference vice president for finance Errol Eder, general vice project. Future plans include a new church president Jerry Fore, and vice president for education Kelly Bock. on the front portion of the property.

Oglethorpe School Dedicated for Service For the past nine years, students at the On April 25 members and community Oglethorpe, Ga., school have attended friends gathered for a special dedication classes in a single-wide mobile home. The service of the new facility. Recognition increased enrollment and cramped condi- was also given to teachers Joanne Bush tions resulted in the upper classes moving and Carol Futcher and to individuals who to a Sabbath school room in the church. contributed their time, money, and exper- In January of this year, however, the situ- tise to make the building a reality. ation changed when students moved into "This is more than a building," says a new school building. Kelly Bock, conference vice president for education. "It is a place of possibilities." Lees Celebrate 70 Years The students sang for the dedication and Harold and Mary Lee celebrated eagerly talked with visitors about their new their 70th wedding anniversary on classrooms and the gymnasium. After the April 29, 1999. A special worship dedication, visitors toured the facility. service and lunch was given in their honor February 27 at the Peachtree Rachel Shields (left), fifth grader, City, Ga., church where they are Rebecca Shields, third grader, and Amy members. Mills, fourth grader, show Kelly Bock, The Lees have three children, conference vice president for seven grandchildren, and seventeen education, pictures of their old school great-grandchildren. and the construction process of the new school building. PHOTO BY PATRICIA FOSTER

14 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND • CONFERENCE AKA\ BY NEFTALY ORTIZ, CARLOS HENRIQUEZ AND PATRICIA FOSTER

Two Churches Organized

Marietta, Georgia The beginning of the Hispanic work in Marietta, Ga., dates back to 1987 when Raul and Herminda Montesdeoca visited Sabbath schools in the Marietta and Smyrna, Ga., area looking for a concentration of Hispanic believers. It wasn't until 1996, however, that a group of 25 began meeting together in a park. Within six months, the group had grown to 34. Under the lead- ership of Montesdeoca, Joel Mayen, and Obdulio Segui, pastor of the parent church, Atlanta First Hispanic, the group contin- ued to grow and began meeting at the Marietta English-speak- ing church until they located their present facility. Twenty-eight have been baptized with five more anticipating baptism. On April 3, 1999, the group was organized as the 129th church of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference with 74 charter members. Neftaly Ortiz is the pastor. Stan Patterson (left), associate ministerial director, presents a special plaque to Raul Montesdeoca for his dedication and leadership to the Marietta Hispanic congregation.

Alma, Georgia The Alma, Ga., Hispanic company became the 130th church in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference when it was organized April 17 at the Hispanic convocation in Savannah, Ga. The first Adventist Hispanic to Alma was Nora Chavez. Unable to locate a Hispanic church, she attended the English- speaking Adventist church. Soon after her arrival, however, mem- bership decline in the English congregation forced the church to close in 1992. At the first South Georgia Hispanic Convocation in 1995, the Conference gave the church building to the growing Hispanic membership. Carlos Henriquez was asked to direct the work in South Georgia. "I would like to give thanks to English pastors Joel Neil, Dale Tunnel!, Tom Lighthall, Winston Baldwin, Jeff Dowell, Rusty Williams, and Tom Norris, who have helped the growth of the Hispanic work," says Henriquez. "They have been very unselfish with their support." Associate ministerial director Mitch Hazekamp, president The Hispanic ministry continues to grow in South Georgia Larry Evans, and vice president for pastoral ministries Roy with eight groups meeting each Sabbath. At the Alma church Caughron welcome members as they signed the charter organization, 96 individuals requested charter membership. membership roster.

Joe Blevins transferred to the Spen- Peachtree, Ga., church. John Grys from the Columbus, Ga., church. Neil previ- cer/McMinnville, Tenn., district from the Richmond, Va., is the new associate pas- ously pastored the Oglethorpe/Americus, Murphy/Andrews, N.C., district. Kevin tor of the Hamilton Community church in Ga., district. Richard Perkins filled the Becker is the new chaplain at Atlanta Chattanooga, Tenn. John Kim is the pas- pastoral vacancy at the Andrews/Murphy, Adventist Academy replacing Harold tor of the Georgia-United Korean church N.C., district. Perkins comes to the con- Cunningham who is now pastoring the in Roswell, Ga. Joel Neil transferred to ference from West Virginia.

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SOUTHEASTERN • CONFERENCE

Church Opens Outreach Center

Earlier this year, the Peniel church in Ft. Myers, Fla., took a gigantic leap of faith when it opened a new complex. This complex will house the pastor's study and an office to take care of business and secretarial needs of the church. In addi- tion, it will house a book store and a vegetar- ian products outlet for Southeastern Confer- ence. According to Dolphy Cross, pastor, the aim of this new facility is to give more qual- ity service to the community in which the church has its presence and to meet some of the social needs of the congregation like dis- tributing food baskets every Wednesday evening. It will also assist Adventist mem- bers who are relocating to Florida in finding appropriate housing and a new church home. Attending the opening ceremonies were Willie Taylor, Southeastern Conference presi- dent, who gave the opening address, Clarence Richardson, Southeastern Conference pub- lishing director, and Anthony Smith, ABC manager. The ribbon was cut by Marjorie Cross and Regina Riles.

Marjorie Cross (left), and Regina Riles cutting the ribbon of the new church complex.

Tampa Mt. Calvary Celebra es Community Guest Day

The Mt. Calvary church in Tampa gation to notify the organization in the to the church and the school, and to sup- celebrated community guest day by rec- event they know of persons who can ben- port the homeless program at Mt. Calvary. ognizing three individuals for their out- efit from their services. During the divine worship two com- standing service to the community. The second honoree was Kitty munity leaders, Betty Brown Wiggins, The first honoree was Marilyn Carter, Smaller, who is responsible for contact- Tampa's city councilwoman, and Dr. executive director of Meals on Wheels, a ing Publix Supermarkets to donate car- Patrick Watson, were recognized for their nonprofit organization staffed by volun- loads of food items to Mt. Calvary each outstanding leadership and service to the teers. These volunteers deliver 550 hot week for the homeless program. community. Earl E. Cleveland was the guest meals daily to the elderly, sick, and shut- George Gross, the third honoree, along speaker for the divine worship service. ins. Carter stated, "No elderly person with his wife, Elise, donated their cars and Wesley Bruce is the pastor at Mt. Cal- should go hungry." She urged the congre- time to pick up and deliver food from Publix vary.

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SOUTHERN UNION VIEWS BY BELINDA PERRY A Prayerful Weekend

Wednesday, February 3, 1999, students from academies all for approximately an hour. There were various workshops to over the Southern Union arrived at Camp Kulaqua in High help youth with different aspects of their lives. Springs, Florida, for the biannual Youth Prayer Conference. Ap- Following supper, the students migrated to the chapel for proximately 300 students represent- the evening program. Then more so- ing 15 schools, along with their chap- cial time was allowed, during which erons, participated in exciting praise students played basketball, volley- sessions, workshops, and lots of ball, or just talked in the gym. prayer. On Sabbath, the various prelimi- Each morning began with break- naries were conducted by the acad- fast, a general assembly, and then re- emies, then Destiny Drama Com- spective prayer groups. The prayer pany from Southern Adventist Uni- groups were relatively small, each versity presented the message. The containing approximately 10 youth, message implied by the skit was that and each group had two youth lead- no matter how badly we mess up, or ers. The youth spent time getting to how guilty we feel, God will always know each other, discussing prob- forgive us. After the program, a very lems, and praying. reverent and spiritual communion Sabbath services resulted in a baptism of 150 After a hearty lunch, recreation service took place. students. time was allowed during which stu- Sabbath services resulted in the dents could take advantage of the facilities: canoeing, horse- impromptu baptism of 150 students. The weekend closed with back riding, go-carts, and a number of other exciting activi- prayer immediately following the baptism. ties. It was a prayerful weekend, and hopefully even more stu- When recreation was over, the prayer groups reconvened dents will attend next time. A Marigold Sabbath BY BLONDEL SENIOR

ASI Southern Chapter held its convention April 9-10 at the At the midday service more than 350 ASI supporters were Cohutta Springs Conference Center. present. W. Maurice Abbott, Jr. welcomed the members and the Friday night Jimmy Rhodes relaxed the group with soft visitors. The opening song, "Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trum- music and Al Sines lead the singing through the beautiful words pet" echoed the sentiment and spirit of the members. Blanco's of "Amazing Grace". sermon, "The Sabbath Motif' challenged and inspired us to un- Jack Blanco, dean of the School of Religion at Southern derstand that the highest evidence of our love for Christ is our Adventist University, focused our spiritual thoughts on the suf- obedience to Him. ferings of Christ and his compassionate and everlasting love for Conn Arnold used his unique and humorous style of inter- us. view to introduce ASI New Members in Action. The most fasci- Sabbath morning the hillsides were decked with flowering nating ministry was that of Bud and Kathy Hadley who encour- dogwoods and red buds. In Sabbath school we were energized aged us to enclose invitations to Bible study in paying monthly by Mary Lou Graves. She gave everyone a flowering marigold bills. plant and told us to have a "Marigold Sabbath". To those who In the afternoon, Helen Brown directed the mixed choir from traveled from afar she gave marigold seeds to plant their own Heritage, Fletcher, Laurelbrook, Harbert Hills, Advent Home, garden. Mary Lou's gift was a delightful symbolism of God's and Ouachita Hills academies. NAPS (National Association to goodness. Prevent Starvation) from Oakwood, related experience after ex- In Sabbath school, Dwight Hilderbrandt, secretary-treasurer perience of intervening in the lives of poor people in crisis. The for North American Division ASI, updated us on ASI mission audience enjoyed the singing, bell choir, personal testimonies activities around the world. Dan Houghton, president for North of the youth and the personal experience of one of the students American Division ASI led out in a spirited discussion of the from Advent Home. lesson on our physical nature. We were blessed to have with us, At vespers Dan Houghton wrapped the convention up by Dr. Jack Blanco, the main author of this quarter's Sabbath school challenging ASI members to continue to present "Christ in the lessons. Marketplace".

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FLORIDA • CONFERENCE AK Aft. BY ULISES MASTRONARDI

Miracles Occur at Miami Esperanza 2000: Cristo Es La Solucion

With tears of joy streaming down her face, Elena Suto was baptized April 16 at the Miami Esperanza 2000 by Alejandro BullOn, the pastor who saved her life many years before. That baptism was just one of more than 240 that occurred during Miami Esperanza 2000: Cristo Es La Solucion, April 10-17 in Miami. Suto, formerly a police officer in Sao Paulo, Brazil, hit rock bottom years ago when one of her sons was killed in a car accident. Depressed, devastated, and with little will to live, she attended one of Bullon's presentations and received a glimmer of hope to go on with life. More years passed, then the pastor received an urgent call from Suto—hysterical and suicidal—telling him her remaining son had died of cancer, and she wanted to end her life. Again, the Lord reached out and touched her through Bullon. What a contrast this month, when she dedicated to Jesus Christ the life she had one time wanted to end. Evangelist Alejandro Billion (left), was Also at Miami 2000 was Carmen Hernandez. While living in New York, she was the speaker for Miami Esperanza 2000 given a cassette tape of a sermon by Bullon. On it was the story of Elena Suto's in the Dade County Fair Expo Center at despair. Hernandez began praying for Suto, a stranger, and has prayed for her for Tamiami Park in Miami, south Florida's years. Because of TV ads for Miami 2000 and a news report on Channel 23, Hernandez largest meeting facility. More than 4,200 recognized the voice on the cassette tape of Bullon. She went to the Miami 2000. area residents participated. Gordon There, the two women finally met—hugging, weeping, and praising the Lord. Retzer, Florida Conference president, During the convocation, more than 1,000 graduates of the Bible study course and Jorge Mayer, vice president for received diplomas. The entire evangelistic effort involved members and pastors of Spanish language ministries, were in 20 area participating churches. attendance.

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9 just right to cut these craft equip, and uplift ZHALS projects. Angie Fienemann, leaders of KURT

vacation Bible school (VBS) children in the CINDY director for the Crawfordville, Florida Fla., church, was one of Conference. Team dozens of VBS leaders who building and cycled through training networking are exhibits at the annual important aspects Children's Ministries Vacation of the event. Churches can choose from two VBS Bible School Convention at program tracks—Treasure Hunt or Friends Forever. Camp Kulaqua in High Springs. The April 9-11 convention was conducted for English speaking leaders; April 16-18 for Spanish- speaking leaders. A third convention for Spanish- speaking leaders was held in Miami May 4. Miami Korean company pastor Tai Choi has trans- ferred to the Lake Region Conference. Chul Jae Lee from The Treasure Hunt scenery, a model for churches to the Lake Region Conference now serves as pastor of the pattern, was an experience more than a photo Miami Korean company. Libney Dubreuze has filled the opportunity. Autumn Canther (left), Rebecca Coe, and pastoral vacancy at Canaan company and remains pastor Sherri Canther sang activity songs which could be used of the Shiloh church. The Shiloh church/Canaan company at VBS. The purpose of the VBS conventions are to is a new district.

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FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY EDWIN RIVERS, RICHARD O'FFILL

Doers of the Word Men's Convention '99

"Side by side, The men came with the desire to be better husbands, better shoulder to shoulder, fathers, and better friends. Most of all, they wanted to be men of side by side, brother to God. The theme of the weekend was Doers of the Word. brother." These were Bill Lacky from the Jacksonville Mandarin church has at- words sung by 600 men tended all of the conventions. At last year's convention, as he at the fourth annual was having lunch, one of the men at his table shared with him Florida Conference how his son was killed and how the Lord comforted him in his Men's Convention, grief. Lacky didn't know it at the time, but two days after the March 19-21. Besides convention closed, his own 18-year-old son would be killed in a Florida, men came from As a result of the prayer fellowship, tragic automobile accident. the Carolinas, Georgia, hearts were drawn closer to the Men were touched as the grieving father gave his testimony. and from the Bahamas. Lord. Families are strengthened as Lacky said the openness of the man's testimony had prepared The facilities at Camp a result because families that pray him for what was soon to happen in his own life.

Kulaqua were full. There together stay together. EDWIN RIVERA Richard O'Ffill, Conference men's ministries director, re- was powerful preaching, ports that plans are underway for the Men's Convention 2000 to Spirit-filled singing, fellowship, 11 seminars. and even a rodeo. be held March 24-26, 2000. Mission Teams Build Hc:Oes in Honduras BY BECKY KNAPP

"When you see it on TV, it doesn't seem "It was not even like a Third World country. Fourth World real. But when you see [it] firsthand, people would be a better way to describe it. There is so much poverty and living in cardboard boxes, drinking muddy need. Our students met and played with little children there, and water from a river, grateful to have a plastic wanted to bring them all home to Florida, they were so needy." tent, you realize just how blessed you are, Although the volunteers were stunned to see firsthand the to live in a country like America, with ev- devastation wrought by Mitch, all of them, adults and students, erything we have," says Ariel McLeggon, a were moved by the cheerful, positive attitudes of the Honduran senior at Forest Lake Academy in Apopka. survivors." "It was an indescribable feeling you got, helping these poor Hondurans. You could It Is Written Television's "Celebration of Hope" Greg Heers, a see the face of God in these people. I don't senior at Forest know any other way to explain it." BY ROGER MORTON Lake Academy McLeggon was one of 29 Forest Lake When Mark Finley, speaker for in Apopka, lays Academy (FLA), Apopka, students and spon- the weekly telecast It Is Written, block at one sors, and nine adult members from across came April 9 and 10 to conduct two home site in Florida Conference who participated in a rallies at Avon Park and Tampa, Cholutecha, Southern Union Conference mission trip to every broadcast viewer in the area Honduras. help build 50 houses for homeless Hondu- The Tampa First church was invited to attend. Many joined rans, February 27-March 9. Carolina Con- sanctuary was packed as the more than 500 members who ference also participated which brought the number of volunteers It Is Written Television came to each location. to 98 for this project sponsored by ADRA (Adventist Develop- speaker Mark Finley The theme "Celebration of ment and Relief Agency). This labor of love purposed to help heal talked about worldwide Hope" set the tone of the upbeat the wounds inflicted by Hurricane Mitch which ripped through message that Finley and Ernestine, evangelism. A LEE BENNETT JR. Honduras last November leaving utter devastation, hundreds dead, his wife, shared as they reported the and thousands more homeless. amazing response there has been to the ACTS 2000 satellite evan- "There were so many bodies left from this devastation, the gelistic series being conducted throughout the world. people couldn't even bury their dead or mark graves. They had Florida viewers and members responded enthusiastically as to burn the bodies, and we may never know how many people they grasped the extent to which the first two satellite events actually died in that hurricane," said Scott Kinsey, project coor- impacted the viewers in the Pacific Rim countries and on the dinator. continent of Africa.

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GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY BECKY GRICE

God's Spirit Crumbles Wall of Opposition

Wall to wall people crammed into the According to Merrill, meetings had been warned their members not to attend. "This tiny Tupelo, Miss., church. Chairs were set held before. Maybe 200 would come the was the most opposition I've experienced in the aisles and people stood on the porch. first night and then the number attending anywhere," said Steve DeLong, the evan- The 60 new members that have joined as would soon trickle down to just a few re- gelist who conducted the meetings. A to- a result of evangelistic meetings have more sulting in maybe six or eight baptisms. "I tal of 12 ministers from other churches came to the meetings at different times to check out what was happening. In spite of the opposition, large numbers of people continued to come. Exciting and over- whelming were the words Hiram Rester, pastor of the Tupelo, Corinth, and Water Valley district, used. With the addition of 60 new members, many changes are taking place. Expansion of Newly baptized members have more than tripled the membership of the Tupelo church. the present facility or purchasing new prop- than tripled the membership. Until now, felt there was a wall around Tupelo," erty is under consideration. Hiring a Bible normal attendance at the church was from Merrill says, "but God's spirit has broken worker to help with follow-up work is be- 15 to 30 people. Often, more out of town through." ing looked into. Thirteen new children in visitors than members attended. The wall was evident by the opposi- Sabbath school, when there were only When more than 400 people showed tion of the local Ministerial Alliance. three before, has meant creating additional up for the first meeting Merrill Wilson, a Clergy from the alliance branded the Sev- children's Sabbath school classes. member since 1955, was overwhelmed. enth-day Adventist Church as a cult and Many Corinth, Miss., church mem- bers were involved in the evangelistic meetings. Each evening, Tom Wardle Lay Pastoral Assistant Program Aids Conference drove 50 miles from Corinth to run the sound system. Don Parks, Corinth head Tim Cove, a teacher and the elder, was there most nights with three principal of the Panama City school Bible study interests. Several members will be the director for camp at Ala- helped with the children's Sabbath school misco this summer. Tim is an enthu- classes during the weeks the meetings siastic teacher who loves young were held. Other Corinth members people. Tim and Kim. his wife, have worked as greeters, ushers, and registrars. both worked as camp staff members. They helped with special music and Tim spent several summers working taught the children's program while the at Camp Winnekeag in the Southern adults were in their meeting. As a result, New England Conference. Kim was eight additional members joined the a staff member at New Frenda Youth Corinth church. Camp in Ontario, Canada. The Coves God's spirit has truly crumbled the have two children, Cameo, age six Tim and Kim Cove will spend their wall around Tupelo and 68 new members and Jared who is three. summer at Camp Alamisco. have joined the Adventist church. In addi- tion, there have been two re-baptisms.

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GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY SANDY EISELE

Corinth Pathfinders Share Their Faith in Tupelo

March 27, the Corinth, Miss., Path- finder club presented special music for a highlight Sabbath at the Tupelo church. Many of the Corinth Pathfinders had been helping their leaders in the children's meeting during the evangelistic meetings in Tupelo. The Pathfinders attended Sabbath school and were able to meet the new members and visitors and share informa- tion about the Pathfinder club. The Path- finders enjoyed explaining, to youth who knew nothing about Pathfinders, what the patches and emblems on their uniform The Corinth Kingfishers present special music to the members of the Tupelo represented. church.

Leadership Training Held in Bass Academy Team Condu,cts Gymnastics Clinic Three Areas of the Conference Flags waving, children singing, the The gymnastic team from Bass Academy conducted a clinic at the Selma president speaking, and workshops in the YMCA. Visitors included members from several local tumbling teams. The Bass afternoon are the components of a leader- team presented a short performance and then gave individual instruction. "It was ship training Sabbath. These leadership a very positive experience for our team," said Burney Culpepper, the team coach. training Sabbaths have been held in Bir- mingham, Ala.; Pensacola, Fla.; and Jack- son, Miss. The day began with a World Sabbath presentation. Mel Eisele, Conference president, was the speaker for the worship hour. In the afternoon, training sessions were held for stewardship, wills and per- sonal finance, personal ministries, health temperance, elders and deacons, children's ministries, and communications.

Pensacola children sing during The Bass gym team helps young tumblers from Selma perfect a pyramid. Sabbath school at the leadership training Sabbath.

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28th Conference Session Meets

Sunday, April 25, delegates as- the last quadrennium. He focused on the of 1998, working capital had increased to sembled from across the Kentucky-Ten- growth made possible through the faith- 117 percent of the requirement set by the nessee Conference for the 28' Regular ful giving of the members, and the quality North American Division. The faithfulness Constituency Session held at the Highland of pastor leadership and teaching staff in of the members in returning tithe has re- Academy auditorium in Portland, Tennes- the field. Especially significant was the sulted in the Conference moving from a see. Alfred McClure, president of the addition of the Department of Hispanic position of 29th among the conferences of North American Division, opened the ses- Ministries under the leadership of Carmelo the North American Division in 1990, to sion with a devotional message to the 517 Rivera-Oquendo. He predicted that by the eighth in 1998 (third in the Southern Union) delegates present. His message was a chal- time of the next conference session as in tithe per capita. This has made possible much as 10 percent of the conference the addition of pastoral staff and increased membership may be in Hispanic churches. funding of evangelism. Conference secretary Marvin Low- Delegates overwhelmingly re- man reported that membership has grown elected the Conference officers and depart- since 1995 from 10,736 to 11,180. Al- mental staff for another four-year term. though 3,437 members were added to the Larry Boughman, education superinten- conference through baptism, profession of dent of the Hawaii Conference, was faith and transfer, 2,993 members were elected to serve as education superinten- lost through death, apostasy, and transfer; dent. Larry will join the Kentucky-Ten- leaving a net gain of 444. nessee Conference July 1. Douglas Hilliard, Conference treas- Two new churches were voted into urer, showed graphically how the financial the Sisterhood of Churches: Lancaster strength of the Conference has improved Tenn., organized September 7, 1996; and over the last ten years. In 1990, the Con- Madison, Tenn. Hispanic, organized Oc- ference had no working capital. At the end tober 3, 1998.

Alfred McClure, North American Division president, makes a point during his message to open the 28th regular session. lenge to keep in focus the mission of the church and the purpose of holding con- stituency meetings. Malcolm Gordon, president of the Southern Union, chaired the organizing committee and the nomi- nating committee. Ward Sumpter, execu- tive secretary, Richard Center, treasurer, Maurice Abbott, Chris Hankins, Gerald Kovalski, Oliver McKinney, Lester Rilea, and Alan Williamson were also present representing the Southern Union. Richard Hallock, president of the Conference officers re-elected are: Marvin Lowman, executive secretary (left), hi: Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, reported wife, Donette; Richard Hallock, president, his wife, Connie; and Debbie Hilliard on the progress of the Conference during and Douglas Hilliard, treasurer.

26 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY KATHY McBRIDE

Hopkinsville Youth Celebrate Induction

The Hopkinsville, Ky., church started a Pathfinder r- Club, the Hopkinsville Hawks. Under the direction of co- 111111 leaders Laromie Boyd and Jennifer Ramos, the youngsters are being fed spiritual truth while forging the area wilder- ness. The club is made up of three age groups--Eager Bea- vers, ages 4-6; Adventurers, ages 7-9; and Pathfinders, ages 10-16. March 20, the club presented both the Sabbath school program and the worship service. The young people provided a variety of music selections, scripture reading, story-telling and other features. The main event of the day was the induction service in which the new members were admitted into the club by co-leader Jenni- fer Ramos. Laromie Boyd, who is in the military and sta- tioned at nearby Fort Campbell, stood at attention with his Pathfinders as they received their scarves and mem- bership cards. It was a proud moment for the entire Jennifer Ramos (far left), prepares to induct new members into Hopkinsville church family. the Hopkinsville Hawks Pathfinder Club.

Meredith Snyder Recognized by Super Tuesday at Highland Applalachian Community Services BY ALBERT DITTES BY MARVIN LOWMAN During February and March, the Highland church in Meredith Snyder was recognized at the second Regular Portland, Tenn., sponsored Super Tuesday, evening classes Constituency Session of Appalachian Community Services specifically designed to appeal to the community. Classes at- (ACtS) April 18 for her leadership role as first director of the tracted approximately 145 participants. including 25 nonmem- ADRA Affiliate in Eastern Kentucky. Snyder accepted the lead- bers. ership, on a temporary basis in 1997, to help ACtS get started and until a full-time director could be found. Early this year, The Spanish class attracted 52 participants. the largest Mic Hutchinson was appointed director of ACtS. number. Other classes included natural remedies, vegetarian ACtS is a coordinated effort of all the Adventist churches cooking, spiritual gifts, flower arranging, parenting, and quilt- in eastern Kentucky ing. The quilting class was so popular that a new group started to meet the felt in mid-April with a full membership. Don Philpott who coor- needs of people of dinated Super Tuesday says, "We are laying plans for another the area. To date, Super Tuesday this fall, and people are already choosing ACtS has estab- classes." lished summer day camps in several Lorelei Powers communities, set up (left), Loretta tutoring/mentoring Guffey, and programs, adult Donna Dodd education, home re- put the pair services, Di- finishing Mic Hutchinson, ACtS director (left), vorce Recovery touches on a Marvin Lowman, Conference seminars, in addi- quilt at the community services director, Meredith tion to the tradi- Super Tuesday Snyder, Melvin Donesky, ACtS Board tional food bank and quilting class. chairperson, and Fred Calkins, a clothing give-away pastor in eastern Kentucky. programs.

JUNE 1999 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • 27 Prophecy Ellen White as you've never seen her

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28 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JUNE 1999 OBITUARIES • LAID TO REST

ANCION, Julian, 86, born May 2,1912, in Salem. W. Va., Center. He was a member of Sharon church. He was the son of City, Tenn. church. He is survived by his wife, Anne; three died March 30,1999, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a member of Melvin Case of Charlotte, N.C., and the late Carrie Young Case. sons: Bobby Wayne Gordon, Billy Ray Gordon, and Roger Lee the Jacksonville Southpoint church. He is survived by his wife. He is survived by his wife, Linda Williams Case; one son, S. Gordon; and one stepson, John Taylor. Margaret of Jacksonville; and two sons: Jerry and Joseph of Edward Case Jr. of Charlotte; one daughter, Nancy Case Rhyne HAGAN, Dorothy Freuchtel, 83, born in Canada, died Nov. Jacksonville, Fla. of Catawba. N.C.; one sister, Helen Durichek of Collegedale, 14, 1998. She was a member of the Fletcher, N.C. church. She APPLEYARD, Mary Haysmer, 82, born Aug.I 0,1916, in Tenn.; three grandchildren: Joshua and Jacob Case, and Eli is survived by her husband, Knox; one son, David Freuchtel; Hastings, Neb., died Feb. 21, 1999, in Zephyrhills. Fla. She Rhyne. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ira Ernest and one daughter, Carol Schoun. Her first husband, Don, died was a member of the East Pasco church. She is survived by (Buddy) Case. in 1987. one sister, Dolphus Lighthall of Apison, Tenn.; and one daugh- COLLIER, Roscoe Ivan, 77, born Aug. 13, 1920, died Dec. HAM, Willie Mae, 85. born May 25, 1913, in Holmes ter. Denebe M. Appleyard of Zephyrhills, Fla. Her deceased 5. 1998. He was a member of the Cumberland Heights church County, Fla.. died Feb. 25, 1999, in Pensacola, Fla. She was a husband, Glenn E. Appleyard, was a teacher in Adventist in Coalmont, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice member of the Pensacola University Parkway church. She is schools for 30 years. Rosendaul Collier; three daughters: Sharon Lucas of Boling survived by her husband, Clarence Ham; one son, John Randall ARAGON, Adplph, 92, born Feb. 26, 1906, died Feb. 23, Brook, Ill., Debbie Brandenberger and Carol Collier both of Tindell; one sister. Evelyn Harville; three brothers: Fred McIn- 1999. He is survived by four daughters: Zelma and Sarah Coalmont; one son, Harold Collier of Hinsdale, Ill.; twin tosh, James McIntosh, and Rex Spivey: two grandchildren; and Aragon, Sadie Herald, and Sharon Adams; and one son. Ray brother, Foscoe Collier of Lodi, Calif.; two sisters: Bernice four great-grandchildren. Aragon. He was an excellent student of the Bible and a mem- Hueston of Bend, Ore., and Juanita Catledge of Aztec, New HAMILTON, Morgan, 54, born Jan. 26, 1944, in Ft. Pierce, ber of the Belcher, Ky. church. Mex.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Fla., died Jan. 20, 1999, in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He was a member of ARMAGOST, Robert Jr., 79, born Nov, 15, 1919, in CUILLA, Phillip, 80, born Jan. 20. 1919, in Pensacola. Fla., the Ft. Pierce church. He is survived by his wife, Francis of Ft. Panora, Iowa, died March 15, 1999, in Ocala, Fla. He was a died April 11, 1999, in Pensacola, Fla. He was a member of the Pierce; and one daughter, Erma Reid of Port St. Lucie, Fla. member of the Silver Springs Shores church. He is survived by Pensacola University Parkway church. He is survived by his HANEY COCKRAN, Silvia Ann, 60, born in 1939 in his wife, Carla Pauline of Ocala; two sons: Robert Neal wife, Ina Mae Cuilla; one son. Dennis Wayne Cuilla; one daugh- North Carolina, died March 24, 1999, in Rocky Mount, Va. Armagost, and Michael Gene Chandler; two daughters: ter, Betty Joyce Hawks; three grandsons; and two granddaugh- Silvia was a member of the High Point church in North Caro- Marjorie Armagost, and Pamela Kaylene Darby, all of Des ters. lina. She is survived by her husband, Enoch; two sons: Venson Moines, Iowa: five grandchildren; and four great-grandchil- DAMRON, Hearl (Sonny Buck), 83, born Oct. 27, 1915, of High Point, N.C., and Terry of Colfox, N.C.; her mother, dren. died Nov. 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lennice Flossie Haney of High Point, NE.; and one brother, Jimmy BECKER, Raymond Earl, Sr., 77, born March 15, 1920, Lester Damron. He is survived by two daughters: Jeanette Slone Haney of Winston, Salem, N.C. died Dec. 5, 1997. He was a member of the Cumberland Heights of Cooksville, Tenn., and Janice Cool of Belcher, Ky. He was a HANSEN, Maxine D., 66, born Nov. 25, 1932, died Feb. church in Coalmont, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Mamie member of the Belcher, Ky. church, and was very influential in 19, 1999, in Brandon, Fla. She was a member of the Brandon Smith Becker; three daughters: Shirley Marie Schlender of building the Belcher church. church. She is survived by one son, Dennis Hansen of Collegedale, Tenn., Evelyn Payne of Rome, Ga., and Marian DESENA, Nora Brown Linn, 80, born Dec. 29, 1918, in Riverview, Fla.; one daughter, Maria Gomes-Hansen of Colo- Curtiss of Mt. Sterling, Ky.; one son, Burton Becker of Resaca, Hansboro, N.D., died March 12,1999, at Springfield, Tenn. She rado Springs, Colo.; and two grandchildren. Ga.; one sister, Sarah Thums of Omro, Wis.; and seven grand- is survived by three sons: Duane Brown, Dean Brown, and IMPERIO, Josue T. Jr., 70, born Feb. 17, 1928, in the Phil- children. Douglas Brown; a large number of grandchildren; great-grand- ippines, died March 27, 1999, in Orlando, Fla. He was a mem- BLOSSER, Floy M., 89, born Feb. 2, 1903, in Ellisville, children; and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of ber of the Lake Placid church in Lake Placid, Fla. He is sur- Miss., died Jan. 31, 1999, in Daytona Beach, Fla. She was a the Ridgetop, Tenn. church, and was active in the personal min- vived by his wife, Rhodie H. lmperio of Lake Placid; two sons: member of the Daytona Beach church. She is survived by her istries work as long as she was able. Joshua Alphonse of Murreta, Calif., and Dennis Roy lmperio son, William Blosser of Port Orange, Fla. She worked for a DONAHUE, Christine Edith, 84, born Jan. 27, 1915, in of Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters: Susie Lorevi Lagabon of Ma- short while as secretary at Kettering Hospital in Kettering, Ohio. Stoney Creek, N.Y., died March 30, 1999, in Zephyrhills, Fla. nila, Philippines, and Ellen Rose Sabangan of Loma Linda, BOLSOM, David, 83, born Nov. 14, 1915, in Brooklyn, She was a member of the East Pasco church in Zephyrhills. Calif.: and eight grandchildren. N.Y., died Feb. 17, 1999, in Apopka, Fla. He was a member of She is survived by two brothers: George Ackley of N.J., Hank JOHNSON, Frances Juanita Roper, 82, born July 21, the Apopka Highland church. He is survived by his wife, Nersa; Ackley of N.Y.; and one sister, Amanda Di lorenzo, of 1916, in Clanton, Ala., died Feb. 12, 1999, in Pensacola, Fla. two sons: Norman Gonzalez of Apopka, and Henry Exposito Zephyrhills, Fla. She was a member of the Pensacola University Parkway church. of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Marlene Romeo of New York: .DUTRA, Claudette "Ann" Smathers Simms, 54, born She is survived by two sons: Donald F. Johnson and Robert R. and six grandchildren. Dec. 18, 1944, in Watauga County, died March 26, 1999, in Johnson; two daughters: Juanita Lewis and II a R. Crawford; BRANDON, Margaret Thradill, 57, born March 29, 1941, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was a member of the Lexington, S.C. two brothers: Jerry C. Roper and William P. Roper; eight grand- in Stanley County, N.C., died March 1, 1999, in New Haven, church. Claudette is survived by three sons: Robert Eugene children; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- Conn. Margaret gave her life to the Lord at an early age and Stallings and Eric Smathers of Forest City, and Archie Dale children. was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist church as a young Simms of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two brothers: Joseph Wil- LAPRAIRIE, Richard L., 53, born Feb. 1946, died Feb. adult. She is survived by her husband, Willis Brandon; one liam Smathers of Wilkesboro, and Robert Allen Smathers of 18, 1999. He was a Navy veteran and member of the Cumber- son, Stephon Threadwill of New Haven, Conn.; one daughter, Forest City; two sisters: Georgia Arthurena Hollars of Forest land Heights church in Coalmont, Tenn. Survivors include his Nydia Threadgill of New Haven; one brother, Henderson City, and Dorothy Carolyn Parsons of Lexington; and three wife, Lois LaPrairie; his mother, Leota LaPrairie of Oklahoma Peques, Sr., of Albemarle, N.C.; two sisters: Doretha P. Baldwin grandchildren. City, Okla.; one daughter, Melissa LaPrairie of Sault Ste. Marie, of West Haven, Conn., and Grayce P. Storye of Norfolk, Conn.; FOWLER, Luther Lamar, 67, born Mich.; one stepdaughter. Audrey Schoenmann of Dalton, Ga.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. March 13, 1932, died March 30, 1999. He four brothers; and three sisters. BREWER, Hazel Louise, 82, born July 30, 1916, in joined the Adventist Church in 1952. Prior LOHMANN, Melvin L., 91, born Aug. 30, 1907, died Oct. Nocatee, Fla., died March 6, 1999, in Arcadia, Fla. She was a to retirement, he was the associate publish- 15, 1998. He was a member of the Cumberland Heights church member of the Arcadia church in Arcadia, Fla. She is survived ing director for the South Atlantic Confer- in Coalmont, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Smith by one sister, Florence Baker-Britons of Neck, S.C.; one brother, ence and then the Southeastern Conference Lohmann; one daughter, Myrna Games of Hemet, Calif.; one J. P. Williams, of Marion, S.C.; three sons: Ted and Tom Brewer when the two conferences expanded. He stepdaughter, Nadene Taylor of Cleveland, Tenn.; one son, Terry of Arcadia, and William S. Brewer of Nocatee, Fla.; 12 grand- was instrumental in moving the publishing Lohmann of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one stepson, Ron Mohr of children; and one great-grandchild. work forward in the states of Georgia and McDonald, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grand- BROWNELL, Kathleen, 98, born July 28, 1900, in Mo- Florida. He was a member of the Atlanta Boulevard church. children. bile, Ala., died April I, 1999, in Apopka, Fla. She was a mem- He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosa Mae Rector Fowler; NIELSEN, Albert Kramer, 78, born Nov. 5, 1920, in ber of the Florida Living church in Apopka. She served the 10 children: Janet, Kenneth, Simeon. Nathan, Valerie, Theresa, Muklenberg Missions, Liberia West Africa, died Feb. 6, 1999. denomination as Bible instructor for approximately 25 years Keith, Cassandra, Julius, and Daniel; 23 grandchildren; one He was a teacher at Harbert Hills Academy and also founded in Alabama, Texas and Washington, D.C. great-grandchild; four daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; a dear and managed WDNX radio Station. He was a member and el- CAMERON, Karl Leo, 87, born Dec. 10, 1910, died June mother-in-law; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; aunts; der of the Savannah, Tenn. church. He is survived by his wife 14, 1998. He was a member of the Beersheba Springs, Tenn. uncles; and cousins. of 48 years, Mabel Inez Nielsen; two sons: Karl of College- church. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Boucher Cameron GARDNER, Ellen S. Holmes, 91, born Feb. 17, 1907, died dale, Tenn., and Hal of North Miami, Fla.; and four grandchil- of Altamont, Tenn.; one daughter, Marie Whitecotton of Phoe- Sept. 24, 1998. Mr. Gardner worked at the Tallahassee Ad- dren. nix, Ariz.; one son, Paul James Cameron of Bangor, Mich.; ventist Hospital, and more than 15 years as an E. R. physician OLIPHANT, Charles (Bill), 73, born twin brother, Clarence Cameron of Hamilton, Ind.; four grand- at the Florida Hospital. They were married for 70 years and Nov. 18, 1925, in Kemper County, Miss., children; and five great-grandchildren. resided in Sun City, Ariz. They are survived by two sons: James died March 10, 1999, in Inverness, Fla. He CANTRELL, 011ene T., 82, born Sept. 4, 1916, died April Gardner of Phoenix, Ariz., and William James Gardner, Jr. of was a member of the Inverness church. He 2, 1999. She was a member of the Fletcher, N.C., church. She Glendale, Ariz.; five daughters: Virginia Gennetten of Sedalia, is survived by his wife, Jean Blair Oliphant, is survived by two sons: Bill Cantrell of Spartanburg, S.C., and Colo., Willetha Raybum of Roseburg, Oreg., Barbara Sueoka of Inverness, Fla. For approximately Darrell Cantrell of Seymour, Tenn.; three daughters: Virginia of Sun City, Ariz., Twyla Harkness of Redlands, Calif., twenty-eight years, he had denominational Edwards of Knoxville, Tenn., Carolyn Hansen and Sharon Jacqueline Riese of Lincoln, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; great- employment as Public Relations director of Brinson of Hendersonville, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Pacific Union Conference, taught Journal- grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; and several nieces and GARDNER, William J., 92, born Jan. 26, 1906, in Coggins. ism at La Sierra College, was Book Editor at the Southern Pub- nephews. Iowa, died Aug. 21, 1998. lishing Association, VP for Public Relations at Shady Grove CASE, Stephen Edward, Sr., 58, born Oct. 19, 1940, in GORDON, Brown J., 83, born Aug. 30, 1915. died March Adventist Hospital, and authored the book, Sweet Success, The Highland, Tenn., died March 11, 1999, at Carolinas Medical 7, 1999, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He was a member of the Spring Story of 0. D. McKee.

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S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Carolina Augustine, Palatka, New Executive Meeting-June 22. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Bike for Life Training Smyrna Beach. Camp Alamisco. 1- 27 28 29 30 June 6-12. Nosoca. July 10. Naples. Teacher's Convention-Aug. 4. Camp Alamisco. June 27-30. Nosoca. July 11. Ft. Myers Shores, Port July 18-Aug. 9. Nosoca. Charlotte, Arcadia, Walker Memorial, Winter Haven. Kentucky-Tennessee Teen Basketball/Aquatic K-10 Teacher Convention-Aug. Camp-July 4-10. 4-8. Nosoca. July 24. North Miami. ABC/Publishing Committees- July 25. Ft. Lauderdale, Women's Mini Retreat-Aug. Aug. 16. Plantation, Lauderhill, Southern Adventist Univ. 14. Spartanburg Church. Conference Association Board Pompano Beach. Family Vacation '99-Sept. 3-6. July 20. Preregistration for Third Mexico Mission Trip-June 29- Nosoca. Sept. 21. Summer Session-June 21-25. Couples Workshop-Sept. 11. July 9. Details: Mike Goetz. Conference Executive Commit- Second Summer Session Ends- Saluda, S.C. "His Needs, Her (352) 625-4752. tee June 25. Needs, Our Needs." Evangelistic Meetings July 20. Third Summer Session Begins- July 2-19. Bradmore Spanish. Family Ministry Days Sept. 21. June 28. June 12. Florence. Jose Fuentes & Herma Serpa. Conference Finance Commit- Registration for SmartStart July 9-Aug. 21. DeLand. Bill & July 31. Clemson. tee-June 10. (Fourth Session)-July 25. Mother/Daughter Banquet- Cora Waters. Hispanic Lay Bible Worker SmartStart for New Students- June 13. Conference Office. Aug. 7-Sept. 18. Ft. Myers Training July 26-Aug. 19. Call Shores. Art Swaningson. Retreats June 27. 1.800.SOUTHERN for more Aug. 20-Sept. 11. Pine Hills July 23-25. Nosoca. Young Aug. 22. information. Spanish. Jose Fuentes & Women. Oct. 31. Fall Registration-Aug. 23. Herma Serpa. Aug. 13-15. Nosoca. Hispanic Teachers' In-Service-Aug. 1-3. Women. Youth-led Evangelistic Meet- Ministers' Meeting-Aug. 1-4. Southern Union ing-July 9-17. Forest Lake Aug. 20-22. Nosoca. Young Retreat SDA Marriage Encounter-July Academy. Speaker: David Adult. Aug. 5-7. Literature Evange- 9-11. Amberley Suites, Asscherick. Kissimmee Aug. 27-29. Lake Junaluska. lists. Norcross, Atlanta. Details: speaker: Richard Guerrero. Korean Couples. Sept. 17-19. Young Women. (706) 278-71112. Sponsored by Florida Confer- Sept. 17-19. Nosoca. Women's. Sept. 24-26. Women. NAD Pathfinder Camporee- ence and ASI. Details: (407) Sept. 24-26. Nosoca. Lay Oct. 1-3. Young Adult. Aug. 10-16. Oshkosh, Wis. 644-5000 x149. Pastoral Assistants. Oct. 15-16. Business and Health Professionals Confer- Florida Conference Workers' Professional Foundation. ence-Sept. 23-26. Gatlinburg, Retreat-July 18-21. Camp Florida Conference Finance Commit- Tenn. Summer Camp Info. at Camp Kulaqua. tee-Sept. 23. Blind Camp-July 25-Aug. 1. Kulaqua-(904) 454-1351. Teen Pathfinder Weekend-Oct. Pine Lake Retreat. Details: Art Announcements www.campkulaqua.com. 8-10. Annual Prayer Summit V "The Florida Pathfinders Island Grayman. (402) 488-0981. ACS Federation Meetings-Oct. Collegiate/Young Adult Sailing Spirit and the Bride Say Navigator-(407) 644-5000 10-14. Trip-Aug. 20-27. Details: Come"-June 23-27. La Sierra x127. Lay Pastoral Assistant Train- (407) 644-5000 x131 University, Riverside, Calif. June 25-27. ing-Oct. 15-17. Details: (800) SDA-PLUS. July 9-11. Georgia-Cumberland Adventist Frontier Mission July 23-25. Building and Finance-June 23. South Atlantic Rally `99-July 30, 31. Village Pathfinder Leadership Conven- Conference office. Junior Camp-June 27-July 3. Church. Berrien Springs, Mich. tion. Camp Kulaqua-Aug. Association Board-June 23. River Oaks. Details: (800) YES4AFM. 27-29. Conference office. North and South Area Reveille Literature Evangelist Summer Friend-Sept. 17-19. Rally-June 25-29. Cohutta SUNSET West Area Pathfinders Direc- Springs. tors' Meeting-Sept. 25. Marriage Encounter-July 9-11. June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 9 Singled Out For Ministry Atlanta, Ga. Details: (423) 263- Fellowship Dinners Atlanta, GA 8:46 8:49 8:51 8:52 8:52 8:51 5759. Charleston, SC 8:25 8:28 8:31 8:32 8:32 8:30 June 26. Kress Memorial. Ministers' Retreat-July 25-28. Charlotte, NC 8:35 8:38 8:41 8:42 8:42 8:40 July 10. Forest Lake. Cohutta Springs. Collegedale, TN 8:52 8:55 8:57 8:59 8:59 8:57 July 24. Kress Memorial. Marriage Encounter Interna- Huntsville, AL 7:57 8:00 8:02 8:03 8:03 8:02 July 31. Deltona. tional Convention-Aug. 13- Jackson, MS 8:05 8:08 8:10 8:12 8:11 8:10 Aug. 14. Forest Lake. 15. Details: (423) 263-5759. Louisville, KY 9:03 9:07 9:09 9:10 9:10 9:08 Aug. 28. Kress Memorial. Medical/Dental Retreat-Aug. Memphis, TN 8:11 8:15 8:17 8:18 8:18 8:16 ABC Bookmobile 20-22. Cohutta Springs. Miami, FL 8:10 8:13 8:15 8:16 8:16 8:16 June 26. Jacksonville Montgomery, AL 7:50 7:53 7:55 7:56 7:56 7:55 Southpoint. Gulf States Nashville, TN 8:01 8:05 8:07 8:08 8:08 8:06 Orlando, FL 8:21 8:24 8:26 8:27 8:27 8:26 June 27. Jacksonville First, Teen Mission Trip to Pine Ridge, Wilmington, NC 8:21 8:24 8:26 8:27 8:27 8:26 Jacksonville Mandarin, St. S.D.-June 12-28.

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