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April 12, 1983 Pilot Progatin. on. Dinosaur's Launched in Atlantic Union.

BY ROBERT F. CORREIA

The Atlantic Union Conference Department of faith in God. Our boys and girls need a strong Education has prepared a new phase of cur- background in biblical truth so that they can under- riculum—a study unit on dinosaurs. Some may stand the harmony between facts of science and the wonder why a pilot program on dinosaurs was truths of the Bible as well as to refute falsehood with launched March, 1983. The answer is plain. Such a surety. They need to be given the tools of learning study is needed and long overdue. Our children in so that they can separate theory from fact and truth this Space Age are exposed to mass media in such a from error. profound way that they have become acquainted The material for this dinosaur study unit was with dinosaurs already, even if we are not aware of gathered by a special committee from the sacred it. They have questions about dinosaurs for which sources, from hundreds of books and scientific they are searching for answers. Our dinosaur unit papers on dinosaurs, and from the research facilities has been prepared to answer those questions. At of the major museums of North America. long last, our children will no longer need to satisfy Our young people need such a study so that they their curiosity by turning to secular sources to find can understand for themselves from the fossil record answers which would be based most likely on the that "in the days of Noah, men, animals, and trees, theory of Evolution because "without Bible history, many times larger than now exist, were buried, and Geology can prove nothing" (1SP 88). thus preserved as an evidence to later generations If your children accept such information because that the antediluvians perished by a flood. God we have neglected to present them with no other designed that the discovery of these things should alternatives, the way is paved for an erosion of their establish faith in inspired history; . . ." (PP 112) The abrupt, worldwide disappearance of all dinosaurian lines from our planet, so long a puzzling problem is uniquely explained in the sacred sources: HOW AND WHEN? "There was a class of very large animals that perished at the flood" (4-a SG 121) WHY? "God knew that the strength of man would decrease, and these mammoth animals could not be controlled by feeble man" (Ibid.). "Every species of animal which God had created were preserved in the ark. The confused species which God did not create, which were the result of amalgamation, were destroyed by the flood" (3SP Robert Correia shown with Tyconnosaur skull. 75).

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Fifteen-Year Teachers Honored Dr. Sharlene Tessler has spent most of her years at AUC as chairman of the At the recent faculty-board banquet Home Economics Department. She Photo by David Keith on February 24 two AUC teachers were finished her bachelor's degree at An- AUC's Education Department (L. to honored for giving 15 years of service to drews University and obtained her R.): Chairman, Dr. Ervin Bigham, Dr. AUC. master's degree from Michigan State John Baker, Jeanne Lewis, Helen Sauls, University. Her doctorate was earned at Dr. William Nelson, and Larry Smart. Boston College. She became the first Director of Continuing Education at AUC. He received a B.A. degree in AUC, a recent innovative program at zoology (1952) and an M.A. in educa- AUC. tion (1963) from Walla Walla College. Gary Gray Doctoral studies in Educational Ad- College Relations ministration were completed at the University of the Pacific in 1979. He has New Student been on the faculty of AUC since 1979. Enrollment Increases Besides teaching at AUC, Dr. Bigham has conducted seminars in teacher cer- Sixty-eight new students enrolled to tification in the Atlantic Union and in take classes at AUC second semester. Ontario, Canada. He has also found Eleven of these were full-time students. time to collect stamps, concentrating on This is the largest new student enroll- those of the United States and the ment at AUC for the second semester in British Commonwealth. some years, reports Academic Dean, Dr. His wife, Della Bigham, works in the Photo by Nelson Dodge Lynn Sauls. AUC Accounts Payable Office. They Dr. Myron Wehtje, professor of history have four children—Crystal, Craig, at AUC. Cindy, and Norman—three of whom AUC Art Teachers' live in California and the latter in Seat- Dr. Myron Wehtje has been teaching Works Exhibited tle, Washington. history classes at AUC for fifteen years. Helen E. Sauls, associate professor of A native of Washington state, he grad- AUC's art teachers, Roger Preston education, received a B.S. in elementary uated from Andrews University with and Gene Cobb, both had art works ex- education from Southern Missionary both B.A. and M.A. degrees. During his hibited in the Massachusetts Open Ex- College (1963). Her graduate work at the AUC teaching days, he completed a hibition at the Grove Street Gallery in University of Iowa resulted in a double Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, Worcester. The exhibit, which was open master's degree in supervision of the where he was the recipient of the only to New England artists, was a beginning teacher and methods of Thomas Jefferson Fellowship from juried show. classroom teaching. She has been on the 1968-69. He teaches classes in American Preston's two works entitled Photo- faculty of AUC since 1969. history and government. He and his copy Collage were accepted and on ex- Her husband, Dr. R. Lynn Sauls, is wife, Renate, have three children. hibit for the month of January. Three presently the Academic Dean and also works of photography by Gene Cobb teaches in the English department. They entitled, "Fact and Fantasy" were ac- have one son, Raymond Sauls, who also cepted and displayed during February. resides in South Lancaster. Gary Gray Mrs. Sauls is a member of the North College Relations American Division Curriculum Commit- tee. In her spare time she enjoys canoe- ing, camping, and loves to read. Teaching Future Teachers: Dr. John E. Baker, professor of AUC's Education Department education, received a B.S. in elementary education from Southern Missionary College (1961) and his M.A. with em- The heavy responsibility of providing phasis in Reading from George Peabody the church and society with well-trained University. He completed doctoral teachers falls on the education depart- studies at Boston University in 1980. He ment. This article profiles those who has been on the faculty of AUC since teach future teachers. 1970. Dr. Ervin H. Bigham, professor of Dr. Baker has done a great deal of study Dr. Sharlene Tessler, Director of Contin- education, is chairman of the education uing Education at AUC. department and director of testing at [Cont. on page 61

AprI112, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 3 WHAT IS THE 1000 DAYS OF REAPING? It is a united, worldwide, soul-winning thrust, which is plac- ing first priority on evangelism in all forms and at all levels. The objective—to win 1000 souls per day, or a million people (1000 multiplied by 1000 equals 1,000,000) during a 1000-day period, September 18, 1982, to June 15, 1985, our 4. Strong Biblical Preaching—We must give a clear positive next General Conference. message of help and hope from the Bible. People are hungry WHAT IS THE PLAN? for the Word of Life, If God's Word is presented in an in- God has given to each Christian his or her special talents teresting and enthusiastic manner, churches will grow. and gifts by which to help build up the church. Opportunities Preaching for decisions with expectation will bear fruit. A tape are to be given for each to discover, develop, and utilize their ministry of the sermons to friends or missing members will gifts. This is not a program given to the church. Church bring many into fellowship with the Lord and His church. boards, in counsel with their pastors, are meeting and doing 5. Evangelistic Meetings—If sowing and nurture are taking their own planning. Administrators and departmental leaders place, there will be a natural felt need for reaping and discipl- are available as facilitators and resource helpers. ing. Evangelistic meetings reap the fruit which should be reaped and sows new seed while firming up the Truth in SEVEN KEYS TO CHURCH GROWTH everyone's mind. Not only pastors, but administrators and 1. Kindness Crusades—Nothing touches the human heart capable lay persons, should plan to conduct crusades. The like knowing for a fact you are loved, cared for, and special to new Revelation Seminars are very appropriate for many of us someone. "If we would humble ourselves before God, and be to lead out in (not just a professional evangelist). Each member kind and courteous and tenderhearted and pitiful, there would with their spiritual gifts can help prepare the church and com- be one hundred conversions to the truth where now there is munity for this occasion, and nurture and disciple the new only one" (Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 189). Kindness is the univer- converts. Every church needs to make specific plans for sal language which everyone understands and appreciates. It evangelism and act on those plans. melts prejudice and unlocks doors to human hearts and 6. Community Services—Christ is our model in community church growth. There are unlimited opportunities and services. He went from house to house healing the sick, com- methods of showing kindness. Imagine what could happen forting the mourners, soothing the afflicted and speaking both inside and outside of the church with people truly in- peace to the distressed. He lived to serve others. He met the terested in people. needs of the people. He scratched where it itched. We can 2. Community Guest Day (Visitors' Day)—This is a very sim- follow His example and do the same today. We can be in- ple but effective plan that has worked well time and again. volved in the many types of health evangelism which the Several good things take place when we do this. First, we pray public is very eager and receptive to. We can be involved in and ask for the Lord's help. Then we focus on those we ought tutorial programs, marriage and family seminars, Bible studies, to be reaching out to and become conscious of people in a home Bible fellowship groups, prison ministry, childrens' Bible winsome setting. We all do our best in our visiting, greeting, story hours, health and welfare needs, and many other types of teaching, preaching, and singing at this time, The church services. If we bring the spirit of Christ into this work, it can be facilities are dressed up just a little extra special. There is a very productive. fellowship dinner for both members and guests. This day pro- 7. Spiritual Guardianship—We need to know what is the vides an excellent occasion to announce each of the church's condition of every part of the body. This means showing an in- community outreach programs and to interview people who terest and involving every part of the body possible. New have participated in them. These types of services can be ex- members and missing members need to be visited. This in- tremely effective to church growth. volves record keeping and visitation teams. It means members 3. Small Group Ministries—"The formation of small com- investing their time in other people and developing mean- panies as a basis of Christian effort has been presented to me ingful relationships. This will strengthen both the visitor and by One who cannot err." 7T, p. 21, 22. It further states visited and hold those in the church who are already "everyone who is added to the ranks by conversion is to be members. During these visits we can follow Christ's example assigned his post of duty" (Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 30). as recorded in The Ministry of Healing, page 143. This is a real challenge to all those in church leadership to a. He mingled with the people provide training which will enable church members to b. He expressed heartfelt sympathy discover, develop, and utilize their spiritual gifts. Small groups c. He ministered to their needs can then form, assignments be given, and people begin their d. He won their confidence work of ministry. Training, evaluating, and reporting sessions e. Then he bade them follow Him. should be planned for each group. When opportunities are made for church members to share their experiences regularly with fellow-believers, it encourages and motivates others to become involved. IN THE NORTH The leadership of the Northern New England Con- ference recognizes the "One Thousand Days of Reap- ing" is one of the boldest endeavors yet by God's church to do the very first work He has called us all to do. To give the everlasting gospel as declared in the Three Angels' Messages of Revelation 14:6-12. We have a vision of a finished work and soon, "Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be" (Revelation 22:12). We want to see people added to the Lord's church. More than that, however, we want to see the joy, hap- piness, enthusiasm and strong faith that comes to each of our church members as they have a really active part in winning these persons to Christ. When Jesus Christ is a precious living reality in our life, people will be drawn and won to Him, "and I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). "The Truth is soon to triumph gloriously, and all who now choose to be laborers together with God will triumph with it" (Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 135). "The time is coming when there will be as many con- verted in a day as there were on the day of Pentecost" (Evangelism, p. 692). "The power which stirred the people so mightily in the 1844 movement will again be revealed. The third angel's message will go forth, not in whispered tones, but with a loud voice" (Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 252). DNS OF We SOIMNG Believe "By giving the gospel to the world it is in our power to hasten our Lord's return" REAPING (The Desire of Ages, p. 633). DISCIPLJNG "PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE"

N NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE [Cont. from page .3,1 secretary for the AUC Alumni Office. into the area of multi-grade classroom Their older son, William, is principal of teaching and has recently written an arti- Indiana Academy and Stacy Nelson, cle entitled "Teaching Science in the their younger son, is chairman of the Multi-grade Classroom" for the Ad- physical education department at AUC. ventist Journal of Education. Dr. Nelson has done extensive His wife, Murdnal Baker, is secretary research into the life and ideas of for the Business Manager at AUC. They Johann Pestalozzi, a Swiss educator, have two daughters, Sharon and Karen, famous for his experimental school. who are both in Worcester, These studies have included trips to Massachusetts. In his spare time Dr. Pestalozzi's homeland, Switzerland, Elder Leon Davis, Atlantic Union Youth Baker enjoys painting, crafts in general, where Dr. Nelson has spent a great deal Director speaking at the Devonshire and playing the piano. of time. church Investiture service. Seated front Dr. William G. Nelson, professor of As for hobbies, Dr. Nelson enjoys col- left (L. to R.): Dr. R. Lightbourne, education, received a B.S. in history lecting and restoring antiques. He keeps Elder A. R. Goulbourne, and Elder G. while attending Union College (1950), fit by riding his bicycle. Mattenson. The investiture candidates his M.A. in Guidance and Counseling In addition to the above full-time are in the background. from the University of Denver (1959), faculty, Roger Handysides, AUC's and his doctorate in history and counselor, and Jeanne Lewis, who runs philosophy with a minor in psychology the placement office, help part-time by from the University of Southern Califor- teaching psychology courses. Special lec- nia (1970). Serving as president of AUC turers Ann Munroe, Ruth Pope, and for a number of years and presently as a Larry Smart assist by teaching methods member of the education faculty, Dr. courses. Nelson has been at AUC since 1969. Larry Kidder His wife, Maryon Nelson, is the College Relations

Bermuda Three Master Guides giving a demonstration of knot-tying (L. to R.): Another First ing, cooking, memory work, and Vicki Franks, Clayton Masters, and demonstrations of camp furniture made Olive Smith. The Devonshire Seventh-day Advent- from sticks and rope were some of the ist Church was filled to capacity when it items displayed by members of the held its Investiture Service at the Devon Master Guide, Pathfinder, and Adven- certificates and neck scarves attesting to Lane school auditorium, Roberts turer Clubs. their accomplishments. Avenue, on November 20, 1982, at 3:30 In return for hard work, perseverance J. D. Jordan p.m. This was the first Investiture Ser- and dedication, those invested received Communications Secretary vice that included Pre-Pathfinders (Adventurers), Pathfinders, and Master Guides. Fourteen Master Guides, 25 Pathfinders, and 20 Adventurers, rang- ing from ages 40 years to five years were Greater New York invested. Guest speaker for the occasion was Pastor Leon H. Davis, Communication and Youth Director of the Atlantic Union Conference. Other distinguished FINANCIAL REVIEW guests who participated in the service were: Pastor Alvin R. Goulbourne, Opportunity will be given for members to review the audited Financial President of the Bermuda Mission; Dr. Statement of the 1982 Conference Operation at the following times and loca- Ronald Lightbourne, Pathfinder Area tions: Co-ordinator of the Bermuda Mission; English: Sunday, April 17; 2:00 p.m. Pastor Gerald Mattenson, Youth Direc- Jackson Heights Church tor of the Bermuda Mission; Pastor 72-25 Woodside Avenue Patrick O'Mara, Communication Direc- Woodside, Queens tor of the Bermuda Mission; and the Pastor of the Devonshire S.D.A. Spanish: Sunday, April 24, 2:00 p.m. Church, Pastor Colin A. Dunbar and Broadway Hispanic Church Mrs. Dunbar, who were both Master 161 West 93rd Street Guide Instructors. Manhattan Braiding, knot-tying, First-Aid, bak-

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OFFICE USE Name CampmeetIng Application—English June 24-July 3, 1983 Location Lodging Charge $ NAME Key Deposit = $ (Reservation will be made under the above name) R# Deposit BALANCE DUE $ ADDRESS• R# Total Paid $

Day City State Zip Phone# Evening Other Persons Attending Name Age Length of Stay: From to Are you willing to share a room/cabin with someone else? Yes No

I have read this application and the Instruction sheet and will comply with its provisions.

$25.00 Deposit Enclosed ( )

Number of Beds Needed Your Signature SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: Handicapped ( ) Over 70 ( ) (Attach Explanation) Name of Church Deadline for Special Consideration is April 15, 1983. Pastor's Signature Return Application to: Nancy Perez, Camp Berkshire, RD 1, Box 362, Wingdale, NY 12594 PLEASE INDICATE BELOW THE TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONS DESIRED. (Please give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. The locating committee reserves the right to make substitutions in reservation requests when necessary. A room, key and lock deposit of $10.00 will be refunded after room is vacated and checked, if all is in order. (Rates do not include $10 Key deposit.) ) HOTEL, 2-3 beds (2-4 persons) private bath $86.00-2 persons; $137.00-4 persons ) HOTEL, 1-3 beds (1-5 persons) share bath From $41.00 - $158.00 ) HOTEL, 1-2 beds (2-3 persons) community bath From $77.00 - $103.00 ) CASTLE, 2 beds (2 persons) share bath $81.00 ) CASTLE, 1-2 beds (1-2 persons) community bath $38.00-1 person; $77.00-2 persons ) PIONEER CABINS, (by pool), 1-3 beds (2-4 persons) private bath From $103.00 - $137.00 ) STATE/PIONEER CABINS, 2-9 beds (2-9 persons) private bath From $86.00 - $265.00 ) STATE CABINS, 2-4 beds (2-4 persons) share bath $81.00-2 persons $133.00-4 persons ) LOUGHBOROUGH, 3-4 beds (3-4 persons) community bath From $77.00 - $128.00 ) HOUSEKEEPING CABINS, 3-6 beds, (4-6 persons) private bath From $18.00 - $231.00 ) MOTEL UNITS, 5 beds (6 persons) private bath, housekeeping $274.00 ) TENT CABINS, 4 beds (4 persons) near bathhouse $94.00 ) TENT with floors, 4 beds (4 persons) no electricity near bathhouse $60.00 ) TENT or CAMPER SPACE, with hook-ups $43.00 - $9.00 each additional person ) TENT OR CAMPER SPACE, no hookups $9.00

Are you requesting a specific room/cabin Yes No If yes, which'► These rates do not include bedding. YOU MUST SUPPLY ALL OF YOUR BEDDING. A limited supply of blankets are available at an additional charge. You must also supply your own cooking utensils for housekeeping cabins.

In case of emergency notify Name and Relationship Telephone No. (Home) (Business) area code area code designed to acquaint pastors and depart- them to transfer comfortably from a Conference mental workers with the range of ser- stretcher to the tub. vices and pleasant living arrangements A delicious meal was enjoyed in the Comment available. attractive nursing home dining room. A number of features included on the Bus transportation for workers from the A week of prayer was conducted tour demonstrated careful planning for metropolitan area was arranged by the recently at the Conference office. Three the total needs of residents: a wheelchair Adventist Home. hours each morning were devoted to garden offers incapacitated persons with Churches or groups may request a prayer and study of Bible and Spirit of a love of gardening a chance to get their slide presentation and an Adventist Prophecy passages. The special devo- hands in the dirt and plant seeds. Chil- Home representative for a brief infor- tional week closed with a Friday evening dren from local schools in the com- mational period to make their members session including the ordinance of munity are brought in frequently to help aware of how the nursing home or retire- humility and communion service. and mingle with patients, adding ment center may serve their present or warmth and pleasure to their lives. future needs. Contact Jim Bursey, Whirlpool therapy is available for some Adventist Home, Box 95, Rt. 9, Liv- Greater New York bedridden patients via a special Century ingston, NY 12541; (518) 851-9182. V, Camp Meeting Tub which has a special lift that enables English: June 24 - July 3 Spanish: July 8 - July 16 Full camp meeting schedules for English- and Spanish-speaking members New York are planned for June 24 - July 3 and July 8 - July 16, respectively. Speaking during the opening weekend 1982 Literature "THESE WERE MORE NOBLE" of English camp meeting will be Elder Evangelist Awards H. M. S. Richards, Jr., of the Voice of Prophecy. A series on stewardship will The following awards were presented be presented during the week by Mel to the literature evangelists of the New Rees, well-known Adventist author and York Conference for the year 1982: speaker on spiritual principles of money Highest Sales ($34,400.50) Steve French management. Highest hours (1,872) Steve French Most Bible Course Enrollments (438) Steve French Workers' Meeting Held Most Demonstrations (850). . . Tom Walters at Adventist Home Most Free Literature (4,573) Tom Walters and Retirement Center The Literature Evangelist of the Year award was presented to Steve French. Greater New York Conference This award is voted by the other workers gathered in Livingston, New literature evangelists. York, for a workers' meeting and an op- To God be the glory! portunity to tour the rest home and William Boyd They searched the Scriptures daily retirement facility. Administrators Jim Publishing Director and were recently baptized at Bursey (retirement center) and Dale Niagara Falls, New York. Standing Lind (nursing home) provided the group from left to right are: Ramon with information and a complete tour Flores, Dorene Pope, and Debbie Stern next to Elder Gerald PATHFINDER CAMPOREE Hamblen. Ramon and Debbie have New York Conference joined the Lockport church and Doreen attends the Niagara Falls MAY 20-22, 1983 church. Theme Spirit of Prophecy Wayland Church School and Pupils are Active Early Adventist History Pictured are pupils of the Wayland Sabbath Guest Speaker Seventh-day Adventist elementary Elder Clinton Shankel, school with some of the cans they col- President, New York Conference lected for Thanksgiving and Christmas Place baskets. Mrs. Marian Thomas is the Forest Lake Campgrounds teacher of the fourteen pupils. This is Elder Pedro Geli, Jr., Hispanic Affairs RD 1, Cuyler, NY the second year the young folks have Director for the Atlantic Union, spoke Five miles east of Truxton, NY solicited food for this purpose and they at the workers' meeting held in Liv- found that the response gets better as ingston, New York. they return.

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 1983 CAMP MEETING APPLICATION 1983 June 24-July 2, 1983 NEW YORK CONFERENCE PO Box 67, SYRACUSE, NEW You 13215 Attention: Ross Lauterbach Telephone (315) 469-6921 Campgrounds located in Union Springs Telephone during camp meeting (315) 889-7600 Please check accommodations desired. From left to right they are: Charles Dormitory room (Twin beds, no cooking in rooms) $60.00 Carney, James Lathrop, Michael Angst, Space for private tent 20.00 (front) Rhonda Rossier, (back) Linda Carney, Rebecca Foote, Doreen Lath- Flectricity for tent 12.00 rop, Rachel Foote, Joseph Lathrop, Roy Trailer/camper space with electricity 38.00 Carney, Brett Schrankel, James Yarger, Jeremy Rossier, and Lisa Rossier. These Air-conditioning electricity extra 15.00 children travel daily from Canandaigua, Transient accommodations per night 8.00 Nunda, Honeoye, and Dansville but the _Additional beds needed (2 are provided with room or cabin) 4.00 parents feel it is worth the sacrifice. Besides "canning," these enthusiastic A $10.00 deposit is to accompany all orders. Non-refundable after May 30. youth distinguished themselves in the Cabins are already assigned. Large cabin, $75.00. Small cabin, $60.00. World Service Ingathering Appeal by soliciting more than twice their school Please check days you plan to be present if not staying entire time. goal. Lillian Lawrence _Friday, _Sabbath, _Sunday, _Monday, _Tuesday, Communications Secretary Wednesday, _Thursday, _Friday, Sabbath Accommodations are made on the basis that the person applying will provide Dextervile Church proper supervision for any minors under his jurisdiction. Celebrates Christmas Together There will be persons staying in the requested accommodations. Will you have children under 13 with you9 The Dexterville church celebrated Christmas day as a church family. Shut- ins were brought to church, some by Name Date wheelchair vans, for a special Sabbath school program, church service, and Address Christmas dinner followed by a musical program with gifts for the shut-ins. City State Zip Code Later in the afternoon shut-ins unable to attend the celebration were taken their For health reasons and for consideration of fellow campers, it is the policy gifts personally by church members. that pets not be brought to the campgrounds. We will appreciate your Darlene Cook cooperating with this policy to make camping more enjoyable for all. Communications Secretary Harvest Dinner. Every year, the number the large number who attended the din- Being Friends, Making Friends of friends who come to break bread with ner and the 22 new friends who will be in us increases. This year 230 friends at- the vegetarian cooking class. Rose We, at the Vestal Hills Seventh-day tended, 85 percent of whom are non- Willumson will be teaching this class Adventist church in Binghamton, New Adventist. which began in March. This class has in- York, have been busy lately! We are On registration forms our visitors creased in size every year, also. busy making friends! Let us tell you how noted areas of interest that relate to The Harvest Dinner was only the we are doing this. health. Eight people are interested in the beginning of our busy season, because The last Sunday of the month, Five-Day Stop Smoking Plan. Carrie the following day we sponsored a Blood January through October, we have our Beall has organized a Stop Smoking pro- Drive, in cooperation with the Red Senior Citizen friends over for a free gram for these friends and more. It Cross. Ken Lester organized this project vegetarian dinner. Other friends come, began December 5. and helpers were numerous. We put a too, and are welcome. Six to eight The same number showed interest in great effort into publicizing the Blood couples are regular attendees, but each stress control and weight control. In Drive. Five hundred flyers were handed month 25 percent who attend are first January, programs that help in these out by our school children. Thirty-five timers. areas were held on consecutive evenings. posters were placed throughout a large On November 7, led by our head Our community has a definite interest area, in addition to two advertisements cook, Rose Willumson, we held a in the vegetarian way of life as noted by in local newspapers. Our biggest under-

AprI112, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 9 taking was telephoning 900 previous donors. Twenty-eight church members superbly accomplis' -d this task. A free vegetarian dinner ..as offered to the donor and his family the following Sun- Northern New England day. Our efforts were blessed as we col- lected 30 pints of blood, a gift of life to Tel-Con Evangelism our neighbors. Those who came to the dinner were pleased with the delicious Simple, but effective Tel-Con meal and the hospitality they received. Evangelism leads to four baptisms with We made a few new friends by reaching more to follow. out to our neighbors in this way. The Gladys Trautner of St. Johnsbury, Blood Drive and dinner will be a semi- Vermont, was really encouraged as she annual event at our church. took a spiritual gifts test with fellow As you can see, not only have we been church members under Pastor Ray busy making friends, we are going to Nelson's direction. It showed her high in stay busy at making and being friends to evangelism. She was not aware that God our neighbors. promises gifts to each of us and that this We are making friends on the inside, was one of hers. Up to this time her five too, within our church. The Harvest years as a church member had been Standing with Pastor Ray Nelson (left) Dinner and the Blood Drive drew more largely standing on the side lines. She are: Gladys Trautner; Carl, Lorraine, volunteers than ever before. We praise now began with a beginner's faith to try Cary and Debbie Marcotte; and Eileen the Lord for uniting the brothers and to exercise that gift. Pierson. sisters in our church as we reach out to Gladys chose to use Tel-Con make friends for Christ. Evangelism as her outreach. This ap- of witness. If you are interested in this M. Louise Lyons proach is a very simple, friendly, invita- type of Tel-Con Evangelism, please con- FAA Coordinator tion by telephone canvassing that tact your pastor or local Conference develops contacts which are already Personal Ministries Director. favorable into Bible correspondence John Bridges Annual Pinewood Derby students. Communications Director at Vienna Gladys called eighteen names given her from a Bible study lead card used at The second annual fall Pinewood a county fair. Initially, all eighteen ac- Derby race, under the direction of cepted. After the first week four drop- Daniel and Revelation Josiah Chase, Pathfinder Director of the ped out. The other fourteen all finished Seminars Held in Vienna Mohawks, brought over 50 by mail the Voice of Prophecy "Focus "custom made" cars to the Vienna On Living" lessons. Gladys would grade Vergennes, Vermont school gym. and mail the lessons and occasionally Pastor Ron Mills of the Bristol church This year's winner was Scott Higby telephone them commenting on their held a Daniel Seminar in the Fall of from the Pulaski Grindstone Creek good progress. 1982. Interest to attend the meetings was * Club. Upon completion of the short, generated through a mailer to surround- attention-getting "Focus On Living" ing towns, members going door to door series, Gladys called each home and sug- in Vergennes, and church members gested Bible doctrine lessons with her bringing someone with them to the coming into the home. She at first would meetings. As a result, approximately 18 have been too timid to have one in the persons attended the ten Wednesday home, but through telephone conversa- night meetings, with seven of them being tions and corresponding with the non-Adventists. students, she gained faith and con- Enthusiasm from studying the Book fidence. She recognized the Holy Spirit of Daniel led to a series of 13 meetings working on their hearts and saw how on the Book of Revelation starting thirsty these people were for truth and it January 12. Five of the non-Adventists At the starting line. gave her the courage and motivation she transferred to this series and another needed. She told them each week how mailer, posters, and church member par- good God had been to her, and the open ticipation added four additional non- Bible spoke to everyone's heart and did Adventists. the convicting. The meetings have been a great bless- Merlene Legare took two families, ing, and we are convinced and believe Gladys and her sister Eileen Pierson, Jesus is coming soon. The Spirit of took three families. Two families have Prophecy tells us that when the Books of been baptized, others are preparing for Daniel and Revelation are understood, baptism and several families are anxious then "the end shall come." to begin studies. Scott Higby receives his trophy from Joe I sincerely believe there are many of Alma Briggs Chase and Pastor Herbert Coe. our laity who could enter into this type Communications Secretary 10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER THIS IS PVA

REMEMBER PVA AUCTION APRIL 17, 10:00 A.M. AT PVA

Gary Sudds, our principal.

One hundred and six youth have called Pioneer Valley Academy their school this year. They have worshipped, they have studied, they have worked, they have witnessed, they have met and made new friends. PVA is a school where our youth learn about life and prepare themselves for the future. At PVA they have opportunities to develop their Christian ex- perience. Our total education program has distinct advantages over all public schools. Our religious ideals, objectives and goals cannot and dare not be matched by public schools. Our schools can af- ford our youth a non-secular, non-drug and non-alcohol oriented setting in which to obtain their education. All our schools have as their prime objective the preparation of each student for a part in the great drama of the ages which will culminate in the spectacular return of Jesus Christ to this world to redeem those who are prepared. Nothing short of adequate preparation for that climactic event will suffice. The preparation of the mind, the heart and the hand are absolutely essential. Nothing less can suffice in this do-or-die battle. Really, we have no other choice. NEW PLANS The Constituency voted to hire an individual to raise funds for THE CONSTITUENCY PVA. This is a new concept and where it has been done it has A few weeks ago we held our Constituency Meeting at the been a real benefit. This new idea could be of real help to PVA. Worcester Church. Have you heard about it? The Constituency The plans are that a fund-raiser would work in finding scholar- voted to plan for the future operations of PVA so as to meet the ship funds so that we could help more students attend PVA. It is needs of the youth of this conference. This means that the also the plan that a fund-raiser would also work for gifts from finances will have to be very carefully monitored. Expense con- kindly individuals and organizations outside of our church. sciousness will have to be the way of operation. There will have Our need for profitable industries that can provide labor con- to be a strong recruitment program with a goal of at least 100 tinues to be a major and immediate need. PVA is converting the students at PVA for 1983-84; however, let us hasten to add that two unused chicken houses into areas for storage and industrial there are many more academy-age students who are attending use. Study is being given to using the small gym for an industry. high schools who ought to be in one of our SNEC academies We have sufficient space if we can get profitable industries to this fall. The plans for the 1983-84 PVA school year are locate at our school. Experience from across the country in- definitely geared for an improved program and operation. dicates that it is much better to have academy-based industries operated by private individuals rather than by the school. We are planning in that way. Alger Oster, the owner of the Lan- caster Broom Company in South Lancaster, has been ap- pointed chairman of our PVA Industries Committee. PVA is committed to the concept that every student must work 3-4 hours each day. Our academies face tremendous challenges in preparing students for the world we live in. One Adventist college will have a computer terminal in each dormitory room this fall. We must secure several computers and offer a class in computer science at PVA. Plans are being laid to launch some pilot programs in the area of agriculture with the emphasis on truck farming. Our apple or- chard is starting to produce a good harvest. One member is donating enough strawberry plants this spring to plant a full acre. Other truck farming plans are being investigated. One thing is for sure at PVA—we always have a very sufficient supply of rocks. Our school has need of offering more vocational courses. Vo- cational courses are expensive because the equipment needed

Jimmy Klesitz, sophomore, sings at a nursing home

to teach such classes is costly. Study is being given to the possibility of offering an L.P.N. course. Other vocational offer- ings are being considered. A school produces one product—students who have received their education at that school. PVA is giving its graduates a good Christian education. Here is a comment by Ruth Roberts, one of our PVA graduates. "When I first went to PVA in the fall of 1976, it was like walking into a brand new world. Somehow, I made it through three years of English, Bible and music of highest quality. It all seems like a dream now, but looking back, I can see how my education has prepared me for the Lord's ser- vice." Stacy Nelson, a former PVA faculty member comments: "The true value of Christian education is often not fully realized until we have traveled many miles down the road of life. PVA offers a unique opportunity to share this stretch of life with Christian teachers and friends. Here students are encouraged to We listen and take notes. gain a successful identity of their God, of others and of themselves. Christian education is an investment—an invest- ment in Eternity."

Constituent volunteers help PVA staff and students cut and haul cordwood during fall woodcutting day. PVA TODAY The 1980's have brought many changes into all of our lives. We drive smaller cars. We are very energy conscious. Inflation is ever present. Heating oil that once cost 10( per gallon now costs 80C. A load of heating oil now costs $8,000 and lasts 10-14 days in the winter. Certain operating costs are fixed and it is difficult to eliminate them entirely. Last year in the 1981-82 school year, in spite of very careful cost cutting procedures and because of a drop in enrollment which produces income, PVA ended up the year with $150,000 in unpaid bills. PVA has not been able to pay them out of this year's operating. It is not a desirable Adventist Chris- tian procedure to let unpaid bills go 6-12 months! What must the business community think of us? These debts have cut into our current cash flow and the teachers have sometimes had to wait 3 weeks for their checks. Massachusetts Electric has threatened to cut off our electricity unless we pay up because we are 2-3 months behind. Our food suppliers will not deliver food unless Bruce DiBernardo, a sophomore picks apples in our orchard. we pay cash for it. Our credit is non-existent.

Dale Halvorsen, our industrial arts teacher with four students.

Louis Perez works at our packaging industry.

All photos by Steve Oldham Gladys Robison directs the PVA Clarions.

AN APPEAL At our Constituency Meeting at Worcester on February 20 an appeal for pledges to pay off this indebtedness was made and $37,000 was committed by about 100 of the delegates in atten- dance. What a wonderful start. The PVA Board on March 17 asked that this same appeal be made to all of the constituents to help lift this embarrassing in- debtedness. The date of April 23 has been set for this special of- fering. The goal has been set at $185,000. These are needs, not wants. Your gifts to make this offering a reality will be used as follows: $150,000 - To pay off 1981-82 debts 20,000 - For a new roof on the men's dorm ($12,000) - Development of the chicken houses and small gym for industrial uses. ($8,000) 15,000 - Three computers and more processing equip- At Christmastime we gave gifts, loaves of ment @ $3,500 - Nine classroom typewriters @ $500—our pres- bread, to our neighbors. This neighbor ent ones are 10-12 years old. was happy.

This appeal for $185,000 is not unrealistic when 100 people at the Constituency Meeting in February came up with $37,000. Certainly the other 7,400 members of this conference can do just 4 times what those 100 did! Each member or family who can should give $100. If you can give $200 then give $200. There are many members who can give $500 and some $1,000 and a few can give $5,000. Naturally some are not able to give even $100 so thay should give as they can. Each should give as the Holy Spirit impresses him to give. If every member or family will give liberally the $185,000 can be reached. If each of us will pray earnestly that God will impress us what we should do for PVA then the successful operation of our boarding academy will become a reality. Remember, all 948 graduates of PVA are praying for PVA's continued success!

Senior Sheryl Howes gave a gift to a lady at a nursing home. Herbs and Their Healing Power NORTHERN On January 12 the Parents Nursery NEW ENGLAND Guild of Rutland, Vermont, invited Pastor Norman Deakin to speak to them CONFERENCE in the Rutland Hospital about health WILLS AND TRUSTS and the healing qualities of herbs. One of the members of that Guild holds Wills, trust agreements, and an- membership in another organization in nuities should be made in favor of Rutland and an invitation was extended the legal association rather than to bring that same program to the Diet the conference. For more infor- Center. mation, write to John DePalma, On Wednesday, February 2, "Herbs Director, 91 Allen Ave., P.O. Box and Their Healing Power" was 1340, Portland, ME 04103. Tel. Mrs. Mable Tefft of the Sterling church presented by Pastor Deakin to the Nutri- (207) 797-3760. who made a Profession of Faith on New tional Behavior Modification class of the Year's Eve. Diet Center in Rutland. Reference was made to God, our Creator, who in His class were anxious to know when and great wisdom provides for man an abun- where another presentation would take dance of food substances and herbs for place so that they could attend." the prevention as well as cure of The invitations are the result of the diseases. It was stated that in no way Five-Day Stop Smoking programs held does Pastor Deakin see himself as a doc- in this area and show that people are in- tor, nor does he advocate not consulting terested in their health and how to a physician when ill. The booklet listing preserve it, at the same time, giving us an herbs and their usage was intended for opportunity to introduce them to our simple home use and not to bypass the health message and the Seventh-day services of doctors. Adventist Church. May God continually The program was well received by the bless those who give their time and ef- approximate 30 persons who attended as Baptized at New Year's Eve Service (L. fort to these programs of the church, stated by the director in a letter received to R.) are Sally Boucher, Michelle and especially to all those who attend. following the presentation. The Williams, Michael Jones, and Margaret May they not be content with what they director's letter continued, "those Lott. have heard but long for more from the attending were very pleased and could Great Physician. ple slowly departed with sleeping have listened for another hour at least, Pastor Norman Deakin children on their shoulders, smiles on and those who missed that February 2 their faces that spoke of the peace in their hearts, and feelings of love and genuine kinship with each other. The evening proved to be a most excellent Southern NW kland way to begin a new year. Praise God! Jan Albert Communications Secretary Sister Churches Welcome the remnant church—Sally Boucher, New Year Together Michael Jones, Margaret Lott, and Haskell Retirees Club Michelle Williams of the Leominster The Leominster and Sterling Seventh- church were baptized by Pastor William The Haskell Retirees Club met in the day Adventist churches welcomed the Brace and rose to a new and more abun- Youth Chapel of the College Church in Sabbath and the New Year by uniting in dant life in Christ, and Mrs. Mable Tefft South Lancaster, Massachusetts, on a program of praise and fellowship on (Sterling church) indicated her commit- January 9 to elect officers for the cur- New Year's Eve. Members of the two ment to live for her God through a Pro- rent year. sister churches began the evening by fession of Faith. Elder Earl Amundson, president of sharing an Agape supper at the Sterling With hearts filled with gratitude, the the Atlantic Union Conference, was the church. A spiritual atmosphere, which group then entered into a candlelight featured speaker. After giving a short lasted throughout the evening, was communion service led by Pastor Wil- devotional talk, he discussed some of the established as those present praised God liam Brace, pastor of both churches. A issues and challenges facing the church through songs, readings, and testimon- tighter bond of fellowship was formed as today and answered questions from the ies of His marvelous power to change members from the two churches served club members who are all former de- lives. each other in the foot washing portion of nominational workers. His remarks were Enveloped in the warmth of Christian the ordinance. Personal testimonies, very much appreciated. fellowship, the group proceeded to the which punctuated the communion ser- A nominating committee was ap- Leominster church where others joined vice, were a flow of enthusiastic witness pointed and chose the following individ- them, filling the church almost to to God's love for His people and, for uals to serve as officers for 1983: Victor capacity. The congregation rejoiced as that evening, the term "Laodicean" did W. Collins, president; Mrs. Harold five persons who have responded to not seem to apply to God's church. Voorhees, vice-president; Harold Voor- God's unspeakable love became part of The evening ended all too soon. Peo- hees, treasurer; Laura Drown, secretary;

AprI112, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 11 boarding secondary school in the Con- ference area. DR. REX EDWARDS After the presentation of these TO SPEAK DURING documents by the Conference officers, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND with academy personnel being called to CAMP MEETING speak to certain issues and answer ques- tions, it was time for lunch, which each delegate provided for himself on this oc- casion. Bread and fruit were available for purchase, the proceeds from which went for the academy. Beverage was provided by the Conference. In the afternoon, opportunity was Elder Earl Amundson, Union Confer- given for all who wished to speak to ex- ence President, speaks to the members press their ideas and hopes for the future of the Haskell Retirees Club at the Col- of the school. There seemed to be prac- lege Church in South Lancaster, Jan- tically unanimous conviction early in the uary 9. Membership is open to all retired afternoon that SNEC needs a boarding Seventh-day Adventist workers. academy. But it was also widely felt that the school must be operated on a sound Vance LaGrone, chaplain; Plans Com- Dr. Rex D. Edwards of the financial basis. mittee: Larry Smart, chairman; Anita General Conference Minister- One of the delegates caused the others Collins and Beatrice Ware. ial Department will be speak- to smile when he arose to speak after the This club is organized for fellowship ing Wednesday and Thursday discussion had been going on for some and service and membership is open to nights, June 22 and 23, at the time. Said he, "The problem of Pioneer all Seventh-day Adventist retirees in the Southern New England Camp Valley Academy seems to be money." three-state Southern New England Con- Meeting. And somewhat later one of the young ference area who wish to join. If you Elder Edwards has a varied pastors concluded his remarks by calling would like to participate, write to background of experience in for the delegates to "put your money Haskell Retirees, Southern New pastoral evangelism for eigh- where your mouth is" and asked all to England Conference. teen years in Australia, make pledges for academy debt retire- England, and the United V. W. Collins, President ment. $6,095.00 was pledged by those States; as college professor for who responded and $2,516.21 in cash five years at Columbia Union was given later when the offering plates College; and as associate ATTENTION were passed, although many other secretary of the General Con- amounts were indicated by the raised We need current addresses for ference Ministerial Depart- hands when the call was made. our South Lancaster Academy ment. At the close of the session it was Alumni file. Please help us by Born in Christchurch, New strongly voted that Pioneer Valley sending address information to Zealand, he studied at Avon- Academy would continue on a perma- SLA Alumni Spirit, P.O. Box dale College, London Univer- nent basis, contrary to recent rumors 864, South Lancaster, MA 01561. sity, Andrews University, and widely circulated; that consistent and received his D. Div. degree at John Barrows persevering efforts would be made in Vanderbilt University. Carol Araujo Bergeson each of our churches to increase the Many of our members will William Bradford PVA and PVAid offerings; and that the Judith Taylor Brooks remember his sermons when administration of the school will take he spoke on the campgrounds Dennis Calkins whatever steps are necessary to operate Edwin Carlson and all will want to hear him within the budgeted limits. again. He is dynamic and Wayne Cherrier This school is doing a good work. In Erwin Collson challenging. spite of the difficulties, which are all too Janice Wallace DeLong Victor W. Collins real, the reports are that the present is a Shirley Falergo Communications Director good school year with dedicated teachers Sandra Ricker Forney and earnest young students. We appeal Merrill Hoffman to all our people to take seriously the Carolyn Pettingill Jensen PVA Constituency Meeting needs of our youth and support this Walter Labrenz Delegates from all parts of the school with both means and influence. Dorothy Brewer Landfare Southern New England Conference Victor W. Collins Lorrine White Larson gathered in the Worcester church on Communications Director Charles McClenon Sunday, February 20, to discuss the Ramona McCurdy needs of Pioneer Valley Academy. Dur- $1,000.00 ing the day-long session many statistical will send sheets were provided by the leaders of "Ministry" the school and Conference in an effort to hundreds of to acquaint the constituency with all non-SDA ministers. A Light at the C>tossroads aspects of the operation of the only

12 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Geddes, Anthony Suckert, Sonya mothers at Parkview Memorial Hos- Gordon, Andrew Tucker, Benjamin pital, Brunswick, Maine, to labor, Howes, Sheryl Vaz, Wendy deliver, and recover in a single room and Kowalkowski, Terry Voet, Monique to give birth from an upright position. High Honors (3.0-3.49) Single room maternity care is a recent obstetric development that has grown Batchelder, Jeffrey Kilgore, Penny out of the enormously popular birthing Brown, Daniel Larkin, Kathy PIONEER VALLEY ACADEMY room movement. Parkview's birthing Casavant, Jennifer Martin, Terry room is now providing an alternative Honor Roll for First Semester DiBernardo, Bruce Oldham, Steven form of childbirth for mothers con- Dibernardo, Kristen Outten, Lisa Ending January 14, 1983 sidered to be free of problems which Eaton, Cathy Peck, Steven might complicate delivery. Highest Honors Porrazzo, Sandra Faust, Kimberly Typically, expectant parents in the Gonzalez, David Roberts, Martha Joy (GPA of 4.00) Bath/Brunswick area prepare for child- Huntress, Thomas Savoy, William Beardwood, Gordon Knutson, Debra birth by attending an eight-week Jones, Kathy Storey, Dietrah Beisiegel, Daniel Rollins, Mark childbirth education class offered by the Tucker, Craig Hamm, Juli Walker, Dale Jones, Lisa hospital. Honorable Mention (2.7-2.99) Under the leadership of Jean Stong, (GPA of 3.50 & Above) Cancel, George RN, the childbirth education depart- Batchelder, Dennis Larkin, Eugene Mahoney, Barbara Capen, Jane McGregor, Glenn ment also offers a two-week "early Dixon, Lisa Miller, Arthur Chase, Kenneth Seard, John bird" class with an emphasis on nutri- Fenton, Heidi Smith, Heidi Hansen, Denise Soares, Dossain tion, conditioning, and relaxation. Garland, Craig Stevenson, Wayne Hawley, Delores Weatherhead, Debra Fathers are no longer relegated to pac- ing the hallways of the maternity waiting rooms. Acting as coaches for mothers, fathers are considered part of the family NORTH team during childbirth. ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM NORTH As the major provider of maternity services to the Bath/Brunswick area, a total of 864 babies were delivered at New England Participates Family Care Center Parkview in 1982. This figure represents in United Way Receives Grant a five percent increase from the previous year and a significant number of births A $27,000 grant from the Eleanor for a 58-bed hospital. Eustis Farrington Trust has been awarded Ron Pelton to the Family Care Center at New Community Relations Director England Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Massachusetts, to support the "treat- ment and cure" of arthritis, announces Reginald Rice, MD, director. The grant provides support funds for General News . . . the treatment of arthritis as one of the medical services of the Family Care Let's Keep Sending Center. The center is the practice base for 17 resident physicians specializing in "Ministry" Magazine to family medicine. Interested Non-SDA Ministers Arthritis patients may voluntarily par- About 30,000 ministers are receiving ticipate in carefully controlled clinical "Ministry" magazine in the Atlantic investigations of treatment medications, Union. These are ministers who are not said Rice. Hopefully this will be Seventh-day Adventists. They are beneficial in research and development Catholic, Protestant, Jewish. Most of of arthritis cures. those who write to the editor express ap- Ben Jacques preciation for the free gift from the Public Relations Director Adventist Church. Do you feel we should continue this Dr. Reginald Rice savors the victory project called P.R.E.A.C.H.? I assume of winning the Physicians' Darts Tour- you do. Your support is needed. First, nament, held recently at New England Maternity Services please place these men on your prayer Memorial Hospital to raise money for Rise at Parkview list. Second, please give a big offering on The United Way. Employees and physi- April 30. cians at the Stoneham hospital raised An innovative approach is changing We would like to continue sending $6,000 in 1982 for The United Way of the way women give birth in the mid- "Ministry" every two months to these Massachusetts Bay. Dr. Rice is the direc- coast region of Maine. fine men who are not Seventh-day tor of the Family Practice Residency. Since the acquisition of a childbearing Adventists. Ben Jacques bed/birth-chair, it is now possible for Atlantic Union Ministerial Department

AprI112, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 13 Responses from Bible ing). And while, unlike you, I am paid Correspondence Schools for reading the magazine week by week, Requested I am positive that if I were to change jobs tomorrow, I would continue to read The General Conference Lay Activi- the Review faithfully. You see, I love my ties/Personal Ministries Department is church and its people and I want to keep seeking information as to how many Bi- up with their thoughts and activities. ble Correspondence Schools there are What I read weekly gives me many rea- across the North American Division. If sons to be happy; things to think about you operate a small Bible Correspon- and pray about; reasons to be amazed at dence School anywhere in the North the continued goodness of God; things American Division, please write to M. to laugh about and cry about. T. Bascom, General Conference of folk and comparatively unimportant in The Review allows me to be an arm- SDA, 6840 Eastern Avenue NW, Wash- their country, yet each became a victor chair observer of and participant in the ington, DC 20012. Tell us the size of through his consecration to God. work of my church around the globe. your school. Is the school operated by Hardinge, president and dean of the One week I am whisked to Thailand volunteers? Do you have a paid staff? Seventh-day Adventist seminary in the where I share the trials and triumphs of a We believe the success of many of Philippines, demonstrates through the couple who are translating the Bible into these schools now operating will be an characters in this 128-page book that the language of the Pwo Karen tribe. encouragement to other districts to position, fame, or noble birth matter lit- Another issue thrills me with the story of begin small district Bible Cor- tle to God. Possessing emotions, ambi- the miracles that enable a southern respondence Schools. Thank you for tions, sins and weaknesses—the same as California physician to ship donated sending this information as soon as is found today—each was able to medicines to outposts around the world; possible so that we may know where you triumph through God and to become a he often receives just the medicines are and something about the school that victor. needed at the exact time they are re- you are operating. "What God did in Bible times, He can quested. still do today," says Hardinge, a well- The Review provides its readers an op- known teacher and pastor in Adventist portunity to have a say in how their Worthington Foods Markets circles. church is run. The letters we receive each Two No-Salt-Added Products This is the sixth published work for day are noted carefully, the opinions Worthington Foods, a major supplier Hardinge, who has been an employee of they express are greatly appreciated. of meatless, vegetable protein products the Seventh-day Adventist denomina- Some letters are published, some are an- for over 40 years, announces the expan- tion for nearly 50 years. Prior to his cur- swered personally, many are sent to the sion of its product line to include two rent assignment at Philippine Union General Conference official or commit- no-salt-added products. College, Hardinge was director of Spirit tee that makes decisions in the areas with Promoted as the "Salt Shakers," the of Prophecy Seminars for the Southern which the letter writers are concerned. two vegetable protein products include California Conference. He has taught Another way in which the Review no added salt or MSG Vegetable religion at five Seventh-day Adventist enables readers to have a say in their Skallops and no added salt or MSG colleges and has lectured extensively on church is by soliciting comments about Vegetarian Burger. With the number of biblical topics in Europe and throughout certain problems or doctrines. For in- Americans suffering from hypertension North America. stance, the recent statement regarding estimated at anywhere from 35 to 60 The Victors by Dr. Hardinge is the "The Inspiration and Authority of the million, these two popular and nutri- Second Quarter 1983 Sabbath school Ellen White Writings" (July 15) is a pre- tious foods will fill an important need in companion book. It is a book that you liminary document to one that will be the health food market. will not want to miss and one which you presented to the Annual Council in Both the popular-selling Vegetable will find both inspiring and encouraging October. Those who prepared this state- Skallops and Vegetarian Burger, along as you seek to identify with the Bible ment want to incorporate reader sugges- with the new no-salt added counterparts, characters who were victors through tions into the final document. The many are readily available in 20-ounce cans at their consecration to God. people who are interested in this topic many health food stores. The Victors is part of Pacific Press's would not know of the opportunity to Anchor Series and is now available at all make a contribution if they were not Adventist Book Centers. readers of the Review. Seminary Dean's Sixth Book The Review tells me what the leaders Focuses on Victorious of my church are thinking and doing. The Adventist Review: Enabling Christian Living Even though I work next door to the Adventists Around the World General Conference, it is rare that I con- Origins matter little to God. What is to Clasp Hands verse personally with the people elected of consequence is the new birth and to run my church. They are busy and what one does with the God-given life. Let me admit it from the outset—I am things that are happening around the In The Victors, a new release from biased toward the Adventist Review! world as a result of the Thousand Days Pacific Press Publishing Association, After all, I am a staff member and my of Reaping, for example, I do not find Dr. Leslie Hardinge traces the lives of 13 work and thinking about my work con- out firsthand any more than you do; I Bible characters—both men and women sume many of my waking hours (I get read the report sent in to the Review. (By —and shows how God helped them to some of my best ideas for the magazine the way, General Conference President triumph. They were mostly common while blowing my hair dry in the morn- Neal Wilson has promised us an article

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER on that very topic. He says wonderful "God's Way" Lessons things are happening around the world and I can hardly wait to know the Donated to CRBF specifics.) The 24-series Bible lessons, "God's Finally, and to me the most impor- Way," produced by the Voice of Proph- tant, the Review brings me closer to ecy, have been donated to Christian God. Many times when I am proofread- Record Braille Foundation's Depart- ing an article, tears will come to my eyes ment of Services for the Deaf. as I read an experience that gives me a According to Thompson Kay, Chris- fresh insight into the character of God. tian Record's coordinator of services for The authors of the articles we publish the deaf, the "God's Way" lessons were prod me gently, inspire me, teach me. I produced specifically for the deaf and Leilani Proctor (right), supervisor of the am often aware that the Holy Spirit is hearing-impaired. The Voice of Proph- Bible School at the Voice of Prophecy, working on my heart through the words ecy donated the lessons to Christian discusses one of the study guides in the of the people who write in the Review. Record for simplification of distribu- new Living Light series for youth with We all know that times are hard tion. Tonja Otis, instructor for the course. economically and all are faced with choices of how they are going to spend their shrinking currency. Yet, most of us time. When the accompanying answer have more discretionary income than we sheets are returned to the VOP for might imagine. When I compare the grading by an instructor, more lessons price of a Review subscription (less than will be sent. US$.08 a day) to the cost of a Time "I believe youth everywhere in the magazine subscription (US$.11 a day), a United States and Canada will be thrilled daily newspaper subscription (US$.28 a with these new study guides," says day), or a television that many of us Pastor H.M.S. Richards, Jr. "As they think is necessary to keep us abreast of relive the events of Jesus' life, they are going to become better acquainted with current events, I find the Review to be a God's Way Bible lessons distributed to their Lord and Saviour. I'm really ex- genuine bargain. In fact, US$28.95 a the deaf from Christian Record Braille cited about what a personal experience year (US$25.95 for automatic renewal) Foundation. for a weekly magazine is a much better with Him will mean in the lives of tens of thousands of young people." bargain than the $18.00 paid for 12 "We feel it best to have one central Youth may enroll in the Living Light issues of the American Kennel Gazette location to serve the needs of the deaf," series by writing: Voice of Prophecy, so that I could keep up with another in- explains Daniel Guild, VOP manager. Box 55, Los Angeles, CA 90053. Lists of terest of mine—dogs. "Since Christian Record is the official names cannot be accepted; each person Not only are times rough economi- church agency serving the deaf, this was should send his or her own request. * cally, they also are serious—we are on the logical move." the brink of eternity. In such times Lesson topics include: "Who Made Adventists need a means by which we 1983 Book of the Year the World?," "The Beginning of Sin," can clasp hands, through which we can "How To Be Saved," and "Following be inspired, informed, and encouraged. a Huge Success God's Way," among others. Kay notes From my perspective, the Adventist More than 80,000 copies of How to these lessons are designed for both Review admirably fills that roll. Survive the '80s, the 1983 Book of the Seventh-day Adventists and non- Aileen Andres Sox Year, have been distributed by Pacific Adventists. There is no charge to the Assistant Editor Press Publishing Association. The book deaf or hearing-impaired. Adventist Review was introduced September 12. "We are indeed grateful to the Voice Pacific Press is printing another of Prophecy for making these wonderful 50,000 copies of the paperback book by lessons available to Christian Record," Lewis E. Walton and Herbert E. Kay says. "Many deaf will become Living Light Douglass to meet consumer demand. closer to Jesus Christ, and many others Bible Guides for Youth Walton, an attorney, and Douglass, a will experience a new way of life from theologian, present a reasoned reflection these lessons." Living Light, a new series of 26 youth on worldwide concern for survival and Interested deaf persons should contact Bible study guides, is now available from offer lucid answers to help the individual the Christian Record Department of Ser- the Voice of Prophecy. Persons may reader to cope. vices for the Deaf, 4444 S. 52nd Street, enroll in the series without charge. How to Survive the '80s provides a Lincoln, NE 68506 or telephone (402) Each guide presents one or more survival plan based on God's plan for 488-0981 or TTY (402) 488-1902. episodes from the story of Jesus, begin- the future. The book was written for use ning with His birth and continuing to in connection with the Seventh-day His second coming. Illustrations were Adventist Church's "Thousand Days of Your offering prepared especially for the series; the Reaping" program and is targeted to the April 30 will help goal is to present a fresh view of Christ's secular person who is "turned off" by ministers of life. religion. other Churches Persons enrolling in Living Light will This witnessing tool is available from understand us. receive a few guides, or lessons, at a your local Adventist Book Center. AprIl 12, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 15

Adventist Church. He pastored churches in Minnesota until 1935 and then in New York until 1967. In both conferences he served as a member of the conference executive commit- tees and academy boards. His service as a j B] camp meeting superintendent for 30 years will be remembered by hundreds of people. Winning the Battle, Losing the War He continued to serve the church even after MINUTE his retirement when he was called upon to MANNA BY ROBERT H. PIERSON pastor churches in Albany, Troy, Ballston FOR Spa and Gloversville, NY. MARRIEDS Funeral services were conducted by Nor- man Lunt, assisted by Hoyt Hundershot and William Ambler. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Harriet Anderson of Calhoun, GA; two sons, Clinton Anderson of Zephyrhills, "Get a move on Kenny! You're going to make us late to church FL, and William Anderson of Rogers, AR; two daughters, Ruth Ambler of Calhoun, again! And be sure to put your pajamas away and make your bed. We GA, and Jean Marie Cowen of Albany, GA; want our house neat for Sabbath. Don't just sit there now, get with it!" two sisters, Jennie Root of Turlock, CA, and "Aw, Ma, why do I have to go to church? I never get anything out Rhoda Lehto of Brainard, MN; sixteen of it. Old Elder Green never has anything that's interesting to us kids!" grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. "Kenny, we've been through all this before, and I told you this issue was closed. You're going to church because it's right. I'm your KAMMERIK, Joyce Arlene, born in Brat- tleboro, VT, December 17, 1930, passed mother, and you are going to do what I tell you." away November 1, 1982, in the Simi Valley Muttering under his breath about being made to do things he Hospital, CA. doesn't see any sense in and that he doesn't want to do, twelve-year-old Joyce attended the Putney and Brat- Kenny sullenly pulls on his Sabbath clothes to the even rhythm of his tleboro, VT, SDA church schools. At this time she was baptized and joined the Brat- mother's nagging. tleboro church. After her graduation from Oh, Kenny goes to church all right. But while the congregation the Brattleboro school, she went to New sings "Love Lifted Me," anything but love smolders in the little rebel's England Memorial Hospital to work. While heart. "When I get out on my own," Kenny promises himself, "I'll never there she met Robert Kammerik and in April, 1953, they were married in Lynn, MA. They set my foot inside a church again." moved to the Atlantic Union College area "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink," is where Robert continued his education to be trite but true. "You'll do as I say, or else," may be sowing the seed for a an elementary teacher. Their marriage was bumper crop of rebellion. Rejection of the religious values held dear by blessed with a daughter Allyn, and three parents does not necessarily mean the youth finds religion itself all that sons, Joel, Paul, and Wayne. Joyce was a devoted mother and equally distasteful. It may just be his reaction to the autocratic manner in which good grandmother when two grandchildren religion is being shoved down his throat. arrived. She put the concern for others ahead Pray about it. Share ideas with other parents. Look for ways to of her own. She was well respected for her make religion winsome. Otherwise, you may be winning the battle, but Christlike characteristics by medical person- nel and patients in the hospitals and nursing losing the war. homes in which she worked. Funeral services were held in Simi Valley, A service by Home and Family Service, General Conference. CA, with interment in the nearby Hills cemetery. A Memorial Service was held November 6, 1982, at the Brattleboro SDA Church with Pastor R. L. Cheney speaking [Cont. from back page] words of comfort. Pastor R. L. Cheney time of crisis. They want him to be able to understand their emotions and re- SMITH, Lydia C., of Hamburg, NY, died spond to them when they need him. July 25, 1982. She was the wife of the late Everett S. Smith; mother of Mrs. Gloria This is a time for Seventh-day Advent- Tatak in whose home she resided; sister of ists to take an introspective look. What Mrs. Marion Hock, Mrs. Martha Schlitz, changes do we ourselves need to make in ANDERSON, August Swan born Decem- Mrs. Margaret Whittaker, Anton, Rudolph, ber 27, 1895, in Enfield, MN, and passed order to respond to the needs of those Henry and the late John; grandmother of away in Calhoun, GA, December 24, 1982. Mrs. Barbara Miller and Thomas E. Tatak; around us? The emphasis during the He entered the ministry in 1920, thus begin- great-grandmother of Jonathan A. and Thousand Days of Reaping is "The Car- ning 47 years as a pastor in the Seventh-day Allison M. Miller. ing Church"—that is, reaching, win- ning, and holding. Or to put it another way, outreach, nurture, and leadership. Out-of-Union Announcements "Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who Andrews University Alumni Homecoming—April 21-24. Honored classes: desired their good. He showed His sym- 1923, 1933, 1943, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1973. Information: write or call alumni office pathy for them, ministered to their (616) 471-3124. needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, 'Follow me.' There is PUC Prep Alumni Homecoming, Angwin, CA—May 7. need of coming close to the people by personal effort" (The Ministry of Heal- Indiana Academy Alumni may receive free subscription to The Echo by sending ing, p. 143). name and address to the academy, RR1, Cicero, IN 46034.

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GREATER NEW YORK Backpack in the Camp Cherokee Activities White Mountains July 15-17 Youth Rally Saranac Inn, NY Backpack Long Trail Middletown Church Opportunity Camp July 10-17 in Vermont Aug. 12-14 70 Highland Ave. (ages 9-15) Family Camping at Hammonasset Apr 16 (mostly non-Adventist Park, CT Sept. 16-18 "Fun Run" campers) Fall Color Bicycle Trip 3- & 5-mile marathons Junior Camp I July 17-24 Lexington, MA Oct. 9 Sun., Apr. 24; 10:00 a.m. (ages 8-12) Winnekeag Spiritual Check-in 8:00-9:30 a.m. Junior Camp II July 24-31 Retreat Nov. 4-6 SDA Better Living Center Teen Camp July 31-Aug. 7 Alpine Ski day at 1010 Baychester Ave. Family Camp I Aug. 8-14 Mt. Wachusett, MA Dec. 18 Co-op City, The Bronx Family Camp II Aug. 15-21 Information: Entrance fee: $5.00 Singles Camp Aug. 22-28 Eld. Dick Tibbits, Youth Director For entry form & details, write: (20 years & older) Southern New England Conf. Better Living Center 34 Sawyer St. P.O. Box 1368 So. Lancaster, MA 01561 Bronx, NY 10475 USA PVA Entry deadline: Apr. 22; 4:00 p.m. Alumni Weekend Sponsored by Co-op City Auction USA Academy Gym Adventist Church with May 6 & 7 River Bay Fund of Co-op Sun., Apr. 17; 10:00 a.m. Lyle Litzenberger, Sale items needed. City to help with community Guest Speaker youth projects. Information: NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND contact your pastor. Seminar on Christian Business Ethics for SDA Business & Dedication of Ellen White's Graduation Professional Persons Birthplace May 20-22 Fort Hill Rd. Gorham, ME "What Does Christ Have to do ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE with Your Business Transactions?" May 22; 2:30 p.m. Tues., Apr. 26; Sponsored by Gorham Adventist Singles Ministries 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Historical Society Spring Weekend Retreat Midtown Manhattan and Denominational Cape Cod Sea Camps $25, including lunch Leadership Brewster, MA For registration details: Public invited Apr. 22-24 Speaker to be announced. Business Ethics Seminar PTA Greater New York Conf. Closing School Concert ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE P.O. Box 1029 May 15; 6:30 p.m. Thayer Orchestral Series Manhasset, NY 11030 Gym Machlan Auditorium (516) 627-9350 or Atlantic Union College (212) 895-4934 Elementary Graduation So. Lancaster, MA By Apr. 19 Brunswick SDA Church Night at the Pops May 26; 7:30 p.m. May 14, 1983; 8:30 p.m. NEW YORK Speaker: Ronald Goodall Rochester Area Evangelism Alumni Homecoming Bay Knoll Church So. Lancaster, MA 2639 Ridge Rd. E. Apr. 15-17 Rochester, NY SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Apr. 8-30 Wauchacum Chapter of ASDAN 7:30 p.m. each evening Agape Supper Elder George Knowles, Red Room, Thayer GC Lay Activities Dept. Speaker: Dave Osborne Advertisements Conference-wide Youth April 29; 6:00 p.m. All advertisements should be sent, together with Agape Supper scheduled for payment, to your local conference office for ap- Commitment Celebration proval by the president or secretary-treasurer. The Utica SDA Church April 29 is POSTPONED rate is $12.00 for each Insertion of forty words or less, 1134 Herkimer Rd. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. and 10 cants for each additional word for advertise. ments originating within the Atlantic Union; $15.00 for Utica, NY Worcester Area Evangelism each insertion for all others with a forty word maxi- Apr. 16 all day Harrington Auditorium mum. Check or money order should be made payable Evening meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Inst. to Atlantic Union Gleaner or Atlantic Union Confer. Herkimer School Worcester, MA ence. Advertisements appearing In the GLEANER are Keyes Rd. printed without endorsement or recommendation of the May 22-June 25 Atlantic Union Conference. Utica, NY Speaker: Elder Kenneth Cox USA tumbling team PLEASE NOTE: The Atlantic Union Gleaner does Youth Activities not accept responsibility for categorical or typo- Conference-wide Pathfinder Backpack the graphical errors. Camporee Appalachian Trail April 22-24 WIND CHIMES—New Union Springs Academy Forest Lake Campgrounds Bicycle at Cape Cod May 13-15 industry is producing a lovely wind chime with a Cuyler, NY Canoe Allagash in Maine June 5-12 most pleasing ring to welcome spring. Buy one for May 20-22 your home. $17.50 each, postpaid. Five or more $14.50 each postpaid. Union Springs, NY 13160; (315) 889-7314.

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Rochester, NY 6:35 6:43 6:51 6:59 7:08 FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR needed for 50-bed SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. J. Steiner, Buffalo, NY 6:40 6:48 6:56 7:04 7:12 acute-care facility. Two years' experience Food Ser- President; Larry L. Davis, Secretary-treasurer. vice Management preferred. Excellent benefits. Hamilton, Bda.(EST) 6:38 6:43 6:47 6:52 6:57 Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lan- Rural mountain setting, new church/school. Con- caster, Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: (617) tact Jack King, Jellico Community Hospital, P. 0. Add one minute for each thirteen miles west. Sub- 365-4551. Box 118, Jellico, TN 37762; (615) 784-7252, Ext. tract one minute for each thirteen miles east. COVER PHOTO 304. Larry Page

AprI112, 1983, Vol. LXXXII, No. 7 19 OUR UNCHURCHED NEIGHBORS

BY EARL W. AMUNDSON, President Atlantic Union Conference

Although any group as large as 41 percent of a nation necessarily includes very diverse people, these 41 percent all have one characteristic in common—they do not regularly attend a house of worship. Their rejection of regular religious services, however, does not mean they are not religious. On the contrary, most of these men and women consider themselves to be religious people in the sense that they are decent human beings trying to lead a good life, be- ing loving, caring, moral people who help others. Frequently, these persons have had a problem with organized religion. In other cases, it is because they haven't found a congregation they can accept. The reasons for these two positions often date back to their experience as children. Many of them who attended religious schools disliked them intensely and look back on their years of religious education with bitterness. They mention the nar- row views and severe discipline, the way in which the fear of hell or punishment was instilled in children by religious religious institutions are materialistic, too powerful, teachers, the hostility toward other religious groups these hypocritical, and not relevant. Behind these criticisms there schools engendered, and, in some cases, the inadequate is often a feeling that churches and synagogues have failed education they received. to live up to their own ideals. For some people, however, But there are many who have pleasant memories of the real failure of organized religion is its failure to also organized religion, and they are more inclined as adults to keep up with the changing world. For these persons the seek out a congregation to join. However, it would appear church/synagogue is simply not relevant to today's world. that these cherished early experiences, in some cases, may It does not address the problems and needs of contem- make it hard for them to find an acceptable congregation. porary Americans. They judge all churches by the one they grew up with and, Others see this failure in more personal terms. They consequently, are very critical of any differences they claim that organized religion is not relevant to their lives. It perceive. Ministers who preach love but who are does not speak to their individual needs and problems. materialistic or racist cause doubts about the doctrines or They talk of a desire to take something home with them practices of organized religion. that will be pertinent to their lives and that will last them all Many people do not consider religion to be the primary week. For many, this failure to be relevant means that they influence on their values or beliefs. Most consider family to feel alienated from the religious service, bored and un- be the chief formative influence on their lives. But they ad- touched. mit that the chief value of religious education was its moral What most people look for in a congregation is the feel- training which taught them to distinguish right from ing of fellowship. They need to feel welcome and accepted wrong. It made them better people able to lead good lives. by the church community. Lack of fellowship is often a Therefore, they feel that their children should receive it as reason people stop attending services; conversely, others they themselves did. That fact alone causes many to con- may be drawn into participation by the warm response of sider returning to organized religion. Many feel that par- some members. ticipation can: The same is true for the minister—he can draw some to 1. Teach moral values. his services, but one they dislike can turn them away. Since 2. Give a sense of identity/roots/tradition. the sermon is such an important part of the service, people 3. Promote family togetherness. want the minister to be a dynamic, interesting speaker. 4. Lead to fellowship and/or provide a social life. They want him to be able to make religion relevant to their 5. Meet inner spiritual needs. lives. They want to feel he is talking to them, individually, Whatever positive feelings people may express toward about their problems and needs. They want the pastor to be organized religion, it is, nevertheless, the target of intense a caring, compassionate person to whom they can turn in criticism by many unchurched Americans, whether Protes- [Continued on page 16] tant, Catholic, or Jewish. They level the same charges: That SEPTEMBER, 1982 THOUSAND DAYS OF REAPING-JUNE, 1985