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Contents 3 From the Executive Secretary 8 Atlantic Union 4 Joint Camp Meeting a Success 11 Bermuda More than 12,000 attend the Joint Camp Meeting of the Greater New York and 12 Greater New York Northeastern conferences. 14 Northeastern 7 Delegates Vote Two New Administrators at Constituency Session 16 New York The Southern New England Conference held its 36th Constituency Session at 17 Southern New England the campground in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, on July 14. 18 The Big Picture 20 Some Things You Should 8 NETS Conducts First Graduation Know Nine students graduate during the Northeast Evangelism Training School’s 21 Bulletin Board first graduation. 22 Classified Ads 10 Update Regarding Degree-granting Authority at Atlantic Cover: The New York City skyline Union College background was designed by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has SermonView. Photos: Ralph accorded Atlantic Union College the authority to award degrees. Featherstone, Ednor Davison, and Odel Powell.
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“God’s benefits enclose the past, the present, and the eternal future. M In Psalm 103:2-5 (NKJV), theIn Psalmist Psalm 103:2-5 says, “Bless the Lord,soul, O my and tudy go on and on go on; that is the why proclamation the of blessings salvation of is so important in these days, during NY13 and until Jesuscomes! As His people, may only we not receive these blessings, dare but share to them so that everyone may know and experience them too! of God’sof is It said covenant that people.” “praising God His for goodness is the highest and rises it form prayer, of above all petitions and laments” (
Carlyle C. SimmonsCarlyle is of the Atlantic executive and secretary Union Conference director Ministries,the Health Human Relations, Ministries and departments. Prayer I S eases, Who redeems life your from destruction, Who crowns with you loving kind ness and tender mercies, Who satisfies mouth with your good things, so that your youth is renewedis It like very the clear eagle’s.” in theseverses David’s reasons hisfor gratitude the to Lord: vitality—eagles long for mals” ( forget not all not Hisforget benefits: Who forgives all iniquities, your Who heals all dis your at www.atlantic-union.org Joint Camp Meeting a Success
ore than 12,000 people attended the Joint Camp MMeeting of the Greater New York and Northeastern conferences at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on June 29. It was the first time these two conferences opted to forgo camp meet- ing at their usual locations and unite in one location. The event marked the midpoint of the NY13 Revelation of Hope evangelistic meetings that have been in progress in the metro New York area since April. “This assembly is inspired by the desire of both conferences in New York City to work in uni- son in the proclamation of the Adventist Message,” Daniel Honoré, Emmanuel Acosta Emmanuel Northeastern Conference president Conference presidents G. Earl Knight, Greater New York, second from left, with his wife, Yvonne; and Daniel Honoré, and chairman of the Joint Camp second from right, with his wife, Fritze, welcome the more than 12,000 people at the joint camp meeting and display a Meeting Planning Committee, said. show of unity for the work of both conferences in New York City. “Today’s gathering transports us back for their sacrifices, commitment, fields, and more are expected as the to the days of old when God called the and dedicated service. Only heaven meetings in metro New York continue. children of Israel to holy convocations. will reveal the extent of your labor,” Dan Jackson, North American It also carries us forward to the day G. Earl Knight, Greater New York Division president, brought greetings foretold by John, when the redeemed Conference president and co-chair on behalf of the 1.1 million Adventists of the Lord will stand before His of the Joint Camp Meeting Planning in North America. “The eyes of throne in a great multitude which no Committee, said. our division are on New York City man can number.” Ted Wilson, Seventh-day Adventist because, in a literal way, we believe if Showing support for this historic World Church president, who had just you can make it here, you can make it event were representatives from every completed a three-week series of meet- anywhere,” Jackson said. “We are not level of the Seventh-day Adventist ings at the Manhattan church, present- just watching New York City, we are Church. “We say a special thanks to ed the morning’s message. He reflected praising God with you.” our leaders from the higher organiza- on the early beginnings of the church Adventists from all over the tions and to pastors/evangelists from and encouraged members to continue Atlantic Union territory were a part around the world for their contribu- the work “until Jesus comes.” of this spiritual gathering. “We have tion to the advancement of the gospel About 150 individuals were bap- come together to meet with God, to of Jesus Christ in our territory. We tized following the worship service. express our sincere fellowship in the also thank our local pastors, church Presidents Ted Wilson, Donald King, Lord Jesus as Savior and King, and workers, and our faithful members and Daniel Honoré were among the to participate in the building up of pastors who took part in the baptism. His kingdom,” Donald King, Atlantic So far, more than 2,000 people have Union president and NY13 Steering By Ednor A. P. Davison been added to the church in both Committee chair, said.
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rie is real. I have also found actively involved in His service. Don’t when churches work together, allow your fears to paralyze you. Step members become more excited out in faith in Christ.” about the project, because The event was broadcast live on Hope unity of leadership leads to Channel and Three Angels Broadcasting unity of membership,” said Network and streamed live on Atlantic Cameron Bowen, pastor of the Union Adventist Media (AUAM) Elim and Mt. Moriah churches. and Praizevision. Online viewers He brought two candidates for watched from such places as Australia, baptism and also participated Brazil, Ghana, Texas, Georgia, in the baptismal ceremony. Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and The day concluded with a Tobago, the Philippines, Washington testimony and praise concert state, and more. Viewers were also
Everett Wiles Everett highlighting the work God engaged using the NY13, Atlantic Ted Wilson, Seventh-day Adventist World Church president, speaking for is doing in the lives of the Union Adventist Media, Atlantic the worship service. people in the city. Included Union Conference, Greater New Public officials attending the event among the day’s musical guests were York Conference, and Northeastern recognized the Seventh-day Adventist the Altino Brothers Chorale, Charles Conference Facebook pages. Church for its positive impact in the Haugabrooks, Strings of Harmony, Audra and Roland Mark, members community. Attending were Mayor the South American Division Kings of the Southeastern Conference from Wayne J. Hall, Sr., of Hempstead, New Herald Quartet, along with several Boynton Beach, Florida, who were York; Bill de Blasio, who holds the local choirs, and musical artists. traveling to Massachusetts for a meet- citywide office of New York City Public Mark Finley, assistant to the General ing at the Atlantic Union Conference Advocate; and Una S. T. Clarke, a for- Conference president, presented the office, heard about the camp meeting mer New York City Council member vesper meditation. “God never accom- and decided they wanted to be part and mother of U.S. Congresswoman plished anything through doubt!” of the event. They summed it all up, Yvette D. Clarke. Addressing the wor- Finley said. “God wants you to be saying, “Our hearts were filled with shipers, de Blasio said, “Thank you on behalf of New York City. You, every day, make us a better and stronger city.” In the afternoon, Adventist youth and young adults participated in two compassion projects. They partnered with Soles4Souls, collecting shoes for later distribution to those in need, and they visited two rehabilitation centers to distribute roses with Bible promises attached and to pray with and for each patient and staff member. (See page 9.) A team of medical missionaries con- ducted a health fair, providing water, literature, information on healthy food alternatives, massages, health screen- ings, and more. “I think NY13 is the beginning of something that ought to continue. One of the things that I find exciting about the group of pastors that I’m Ednor Davison A. P. working with is that the camarade- About 150 people who attended churches involved with NY13 evangelistic meetings are baptized.
at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2013 5 Cover Story joy as we watched the historic com- metro New York through the end of ing together of the Greater New York October. “Let us hold fast to the hope Conference and the Northeastern we profess, with the full assurance Conference. The auditorium radiated of faith, that we may encourage one with praise and thanksgiving. The another, young and old, in love, as spiritual energy that we experienced we see the day of His Second Advent lifted our hearts and gave us a fore- approaching,” said Donald King. taste of what heaven will be like. The speakers, the music, the baptism, and Ednor A. P. Davison is the editor of the the general atmosphere were unlike Atlantic Union Gleaner and assistant to the president for communication in the anything that we had ever experi- Atlantic Union Conference. enced. Congratulations to the Atlantic Union, the leadership of the Greater Related photos and videos: www.facebook. New York Conference, and the leader- com/ny13.org; joint news report: www. ship of the Northeastern Conference.” gnyc.org/news.
The NY13 Revelation of Hope evan- Hodges Greg gelistic meetings are continuing in Mark Finley, assistant to the General Conference president, presents the vesper meditation.
Ralph Featherstone Joanne Cortés For the first time in the history of the Greater New York and Northeastern conferences The One Year in Mission team members are recognized for their work with the NY13 members and guests worship together at a joint camp meeting. evangelistic meetings over the past six month.
Emmanuel Acosta Northeastern Communication The Altino Brothers Chorale with the platform personnel during the morning worship service. A team of medical missionaries provide various screenings and information on health.
6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2013 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site Delegates Vote Two New Administrators at Constituency Session
elegates attending the 36th board secretary and Planned Giving/ Taunton Cape Verdean, Greater Constituency Session of Stewardship director; Pat Giese, Bridgeport Ghanaian, New Bedford Dthe Southern New England superintendent of schools; and Josué Cape Verdean, Jerusalem Haitian, Conference on July 14 voted to elect a Feliciano, Youth/Family Ministries/ Fall River Spanish, Nantucket, new president and executive secretary NSO director. Judy Gilleo, the associ- and Bethunion Haitian. Three to serve the conference for the next ate manager for the Adventist Book churches were disbanded: Cape Cod four years. David Dennis, pastor of the Center, was voted to serve as manager Portuguese, Medford Group, and Village church in South Lancaster, was on an interim basis, and John Amoah, Manchester Spanish Company. elected to serve as president, and José a pastor in the conference, was voted Daniel Honoré, Northeastern Alarcón, Hispanic Ministries coordi- to serve as Ministerial/Evangelism Conference president, was pres- nator for the conference, was elected director. New executive committee, ent with his wife, Fritze, and he constitution and delivered the morning’s devotional, bylaws commit- titled “Will the Real Leader Please Stand Up!” Honoré encouraged the Reelected Southern New leaders to leave the kind of legacy England Conference administrators behind that when their story is told, and departmental it would be said of them “The Word directors with Atlantic of the Lord came to the leaders of the Union Conference administrators. Not Southern New England Conference pictured is Josué and they went into all of Southern Feliciano. New England preaching a baptism of repentance and the forgiveness of sins.” Frank Tochterman and Photos: Ednor Davison A. P. Whitford Shaw, who served as president and executive to serve as executive secretary and Ministerial/ secretary. Joel Tompkins, Evangelism director, respec- the conference’s treasur- tively, announced their retire- er, was reelected. ment prior to the constituency In his response to the session. At the completion of delegates after the vote, the session agenda, both men Dennis called upon took time to thank their wives, department heads and Sally and Gloris, for support- Newly-elected Southern New England Conference administrators, David Dennis, president, churches to work togeth- center; José Alarcón, executive secretary, second from right; Joel Tompkins, treasurer, second ing them in their ministry. er as a family and as a from left; and Atlantic Union Conference representatives, Donald King, president, left, and They also thanked the del- team. “Let us bridge the Carlyle Simmons, executive secretary, right. egates for their support during gap between one another and become tee, and association board members their time at Southern New England. that family God wants us to be,” were also voted to serve for the next The officers and directors elected Dennis said. “If the world is going to four years. for the next four years will provide be at war with God’s church in these Eleven new churches were voted leadership for the approximately last days, now is not the time for us to into the sisterhood of churches: 16,804 members in Connecticut, hide ourselves behind the safety and Greater Hartford Ghanaian, Nouvelle Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, the security of the walls and doors of Arche Haitian, Nuevo Amanecer, along with 116 churches, 13 elemen- our churches. Now is the time to go Lowell All Nations, Attleboro Spanish, tary schools, two academies, one on the offensive, throw open the doors Shrewsbury, Danbury Nuevo Horizonte summer camp, two Adventist Book of the church, invite these people in, Spanish, West Lynn Spanish, Centers, and many community ser- and let them see the Holy Spirit work Pawtucket Cape Verdean, Leominster vices centers. in their lives.” All Nations, and Mount Horeb. —Ednor A. P. Davison, Gleaner editor Departmental directors returned Eight congregations were recog- to office are Tom Murray, association nized as companies: Gardner Spanish,
at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2013 7 NETS Conducts First Graduation ine students graduated Nduring the Northeast Evangelism Training School’s (NETS) first graduation program at the Spanish Broadway church in New York City on June 30. Two additional students received certificates of par- ticipation. The ceremony signaled the completion of the first NETS four-month program held in conjunction Rohann Wellington with the NY13 evangelistic NETS graduates with administrators from the Bermuda, Greater New York, and Northeastern conferences, and the Atlantic Union, the North meetings at the Manhattan American Division, and the General Conference. church with Ted Wilson. lishment and inauguration He told the graduates that Lucille Thomas, who Administrators from of the NETS program, and “being Christ’s man and received a Certificate of every level of the Adventist to the six conferences for being Christ’s woman is Participation, said “I want Church were present to their support.” He acknowl- priority,” and encouraged to be used by God to fin- show their support. Ted edged the presence of con- them to “know the Master; ish His work. I plan to Wilson, Seventh-day ference presidents Jeffrey know the message; know diligently fast and pray and Adventist World Church Brown (Bermuda), G. the moment; and know ask God for wisdom as I president, thanked the Earl Knight (Greater New the mission.” In his closing take this official profes- graduates for what they’ve York), and Daniel Honoré thoughts to the graduates sional training and go light done for NY13. “Only (Northeastern), and also Finley said, “Some day God’s world.” in heaven will you truly Duane Cady, interim presi- in a place called Glory, NETS is an evangelistic understand the work you dent for Atlantic Union in a place called Heaven, training school that pre- are involved with,” Wilson College. Addressing the you’ll get your reward.” pares soul winners who said. He referred to NETS graduates, King said, “As Steven Toscano, who are cross-trained in Bible as “a jewel that will propel you embark on this jour- responded to the com- work, health evangelism, evangelism in the Atlantic ney, lower your nets on the mencement address, and public evangelism. Union that the Lord will be right side of the ship.” said, “We wholeheartedly Graduates are prepared for delighted with.” Anthony Romeo, pastor accept the charge and ear- an entry level career in lay Kenneth Denslow, assis- of the Manhattan church, nestly desire to know the ministry or to more effec- tant to the North American read 2 Timothy 2:1-4. He Master; know the mes- tively serve God in their Division president, thanked also shared a personal sage; know the moment; own churches, communi- the graduates for their experience and reminded and know the mission.” ties, or schools. ministry to the Adventist the graduates that they In a charge to the gradu- Upcoming certificate pro- Church and said, “May “shouldn’t be ashamed of ates, Carlyle Simmons, grams will be held on the you know that Jesus is by the gospel or the Seventh- Atlantic Union Conference campus of Atlantic Union nion your side and that you are day Adventist Church.” executive secretary, encour- College. The fall program
U accomplishing His will.” The commencement aged them to “go out and runs from August 16 to
Donald King, Atlantic speaker, Mark Finley, create a new history in soul December 10, 2013, and Union Conference presi- assistant to the General winning for the church and the spring program runs dent and chairman of the Conference president, for Jesus Christ.” from January 24 to May NETS’ Board of Governors, said, “NETS has unusu- Eric Flickinger, NETS 24, 2014. Learn more at shared a brief history on ally unique potential to director, and assistant www.netsatlanticunion. NETS and said, “We owe make a dramatic dif- directors Kevin Sears org, e-mail: registrar@
tlantic a debt of gratitude to Ted ference, not only in the and Lois King, presented atlanticunion.org, or call Wilson, Mark Finley, and Atlantic Union, but the the graduating class and (978) 696-6043. A Dan Jackson for the estab- North American Division.” awarded the certificates. —Ednor A. P. Davison, Gleaner editor
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A U August 2013 , When the Atlantic Atlantic the When I pray that the seeds The compassion initia compassion The leaner —Joanne Cortés, communication assistant, Atlantic Union Conference —Astrid Thomassian, education Atlanticdirector, Union Conference dren in prayers. your Union Conference Office Educationof was asked to participate in the NY13 evangelistic outreach was it determined that Seventh- day Adventist schools are evangelistic centers 180 days each school The year. curriculum through the year is faith-based, because instructionis based the on teachings in the It Bible. was therefore determined that just as our churches were being used house to evangelistic meetings, so should our schools. planted in the minds and hearts these of young chil dren will germinate and and when Christgrow, comes gather to His pre cious jewels, they will be there. Do keep these chil tives were organized by José AtlanticCortés, Jr., Union Conference Adventist Youth Ministries and director, Andres Peralta and Roger youth ministriesWade, directors the Greater for and NortheasternNew York respectively, conferences, and their associates, togeth wither team a leaders of from both conferences, including Aurora Sandoval, Natalie and Noble, Roy Davidson, led the who events theday. for expressed surprise as youth and young adults themapproached with smiles, roses, a promise, and a prayer brighten to their day. - - - rojects . Atlantic Union G (NRSV) In the afternoon, more The streets around the Nurses, staff, and patients were filled with all types shoesof that were donated that day share to with those arewho in need shoes. of than 500 roses were distrib togetheruted with a card containing a promise that I amread: for “Do fear, not with be not afraid, do you, I am God; your for I will strengthen I will you, help I will withyou, you uphold victoriousmy right hand”— 41:10 Isaiah ing and explaining their their explaining and ing learned skills and sharing the biblical analogy. Laura Mayne, principal the of Brooklyn school, welcomed parents, relatives, and friends this to event. Each clinician introduced their students. The clinicians for the math clinic were Paulette Harrison-Davis, grades K-1; Merine Williams, grades 2-4; Sonia Barrett, grades 5-6; and Wayne Edwards, grades 7-10. coliseum were filled with hundreds wearing people of compassion T-shirts and car rying roses in their hands. They distributed roses to the on people streets as they made their way the to reha bilitation center a mile away from the Coliseum. - - - - - umbers N hrough
You couldn’t miss couldn’t thoseYou mildlyNew or used shoes Fridayevening was the articipate in Compassion P Marlene Alvarez Marlene Clinician Merine Williams teaches students in grades 2-4. along with a visit near a to by rehabilitation center. ininvolved the projects because them most of wore red-and-white com passion T-shirts ready to thatshow “actions speak louder than words.” sneakersor were collected at the gates as entered people the Coliseum. Many boxes and learn. Theyexpressed appreciation for what their children were learn ing and were bewildered that their children were so enthusiastic attend to this clinic when all year they were reluctant attend to school. Superintendents David Cadavero and Viola Chapman stopped by during the week lend theirto support. culminating event. fea It tured demonstrat students - - - -
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B C August 2013 , vangelism When we take this text leaner —Lois principal, Tucker, Bermuda Institute ship the of church, home, and school. was Shelton baptized. Praise be God. to Hats off the to partner arecation. truly We build mother, Wendy, who was, who Wendy, mother, raised not remember, as an Adventist. At school Shelton joined the class Bible with the conference worker. Bible when hisSo, dad went to church, Shelton went too. The church also began cast ing bread—they involved Shelty as the of one sound training. in technicians he had another reasonNow, maketo sure he did not miss church. castseriously, our bread theupon waters, and let God take miracles over, happen and His plans are realized. May was 25 a high saw our family.day We for the real benefit Christian of education and the partner and,ship, thank God for Seventh-day Adventist edu ing lives eternity. for - - —V. Kathleen—V. Wilson Allers, vice principal, Bermuda Institute was placed in the center the of was It group. an awesome time of prayer—seasons praying of indi vidually, with a partner, in small groups, and in large groups—for revival across Bermuda, beginning with each individual. entecost Atlantic Union G - artners in E Shelton enjoyed Bermuda When facet one was chal lenged, the others were Interestingly, work. at although Ronnae him self had strayed from the Christian path, when it was time place to his son, in school, (Shelty) Shelton Bermuda Institute was the school Here choice. goes of breadmore casting! Institute. So did his Members participate in an all night prayer session on behalf of Bermuda. - - - Members were encouraged of Bermuda.of Each hour throughout the night, sea sons prayer of were led by par different ticipants. They highlighted various texts prayeron and personal experiences, and relayed prayers such of Bible greats as David, Nehemiah, and Elijah. by personal testimonies about answered prayer and God’s faithful ness. group The petitioned God on behalf a member’s of request while laying hands that on member who The old adage stillThe old rings
Damon Hendrickson, Midland Heights church pastor, baptizes Shelton Dowling. Shelton baptizes pastor, church Heights Midland Hendrickson, Damon Ronnae changed his life, went back church, to and is actively now involved, even singing with the praise team. This had a tremen dous effectdous everyone, on including his non-Adventist wife, Wendy. true—it takes a village to raise a child. village The was work—the at home, the church, and the school. Deborah Lowe Deborah - - articipate in Countdown P to -
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G N Y C August 2013 , ission to leaner —Rohann Wellington, communication Greater Conference Newdirector, York City and returned their to countries into put to prac tice what they learned. The ninth annual Adventist Collegiate Summit April on was organized19-20 by the Columbia University Adventist Christian Fellowship with the support the of Greater New —Communication staff, Greater New York Conference secular campuses. Dustin Hall, pas andtor from author the New York Conference, facilitated a workshop datingon and relationships.Robert De Guzman, a mental health coun a seminar held selor, spirituality on wellness.for Ruben Sánchez, uni versity chaplain GNYC, for spoke on science and religion. ConferenceYork Ministries, Youth Atlantic Union Conference Youth Ministries, and NY13. Adventist Christian Fellowship is (ACF) the Adventist for organization official campus ministry on public college the within campuses university and North American Division. Atlantic Union G - ne Year in M ne Year The One in Year Mission Students attending English as a Second Language classes at the Port Washington church. church with Wilson, Ted Seventh-day Adventist Church president. This resultedin the of a few students being baptized. team members have- com their pleted six-month NY13 experience in New York - artners with O On Diller Saturday, introduced The summit also addressed the on secular campuses. them from New York City. She She City. them from New York explained these how individuals infound Jesus the inspiration and the strength the weak, for work to and disenfranchised.poor, Drawing from Isaiah Diller encour 58:5-12, western states we inhabit the today, is money also for love present at the our identities. core of went She say to on that is money the for love what undermines democracy and environmental sustainability today. a number historical of figures who Jesusloved above all, several of theaged students Jesus, love to be His disciples, and make a difference City. in NewYork needs Adventist of students on ncourages Jesus Students Follow to The summit addressed the The the addressed summit needs of Adventist students students Adventist needs of , - (NIV) Lukas, another One Year As a part their of practi cum students were told they voluntarily could participate in a lecture series at the Manhattan experience them. for “It was really funsee to the students improving in their skills and only not learning English learning but about God, and the about gospel, saysas Liz well,” Motta. inMission youth, says “I speakdon’t Spanish and we are teaching in a mostly community. Spanish-only isIt very challenging to teach English people to speak don’t who a word English.of I learned a lot Spanishof in the process and they I hope learned English, of a lot too.” - - - -
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ed lessons from the Bible. Students say they have been class have [a] blessed. “[I] in community my helping speakme to correctly in English,” Lucy says. say this was a tremendous T 14 C Carlton Byrd, speaker for the adults. the for speaker Byrd, Carlton M M Camp who needed a brief break break abrief who needed for House those Bland the in stations cooling included meeting at camp feature store. Anew camp the and room, prayer enhanced the dorm, boys’ of the refacing the as such campground, to the improvements recent the to see surprised antly Conference. Atlantic South the in tors who now pas pastor Conference Northeastern aformer Jack, Sherwin by presented was charge nation Theordi Simpson. Rohann Lendor, and Gbolo, Neville James Cruz, Jose Brutus, Jenks pastors of ordination the and concert a included YorkNew teacher. Academy Greater Boston, Damali and Conference pastor; Central South Fordham, Furman University; Adventist Southwestern at president to the assistant Gray, special Keith speaker/director; Life of Breath Byrd, Carlton included services worship on6. July meeting camp of weekend for second the campground at the gathered they as guests and bers - mem with overflowing was Members were pleas were Members program The afternoon for the speakers Guest embers toembers T Shine Hyde Park, New York, New Hyde Park, in Lake Victory amp Atlantic Union G ortheastern onference eeting T eeting
N C - - leaner - heme E heme , August 2013 and Latoya Simpson, Jenks and Nancy Brutus, Jose and Ilce Cruz, James and Griselda Gbolo, and Neville Lendor. Neville and Rohann Gbolo, left, Griselda from and James ministry, Cruz, Ilce gospel and the to Jose Brutus, ordination for Nancy and Jenks candidates the Simpson, with podium, Latoya the and at president, Conference Northeastern Honoré, Daniel adults. young the for speaker Fordham, Furman Conference director, Northeastern communication Johnson, —JeNean Western New York. New Western in churches Friendship and Elmira of the pastor George, Abdele by presented sage ames with events day’s years. two in effect to go into scheduled is which members, to the plan amaster to bring plan They campground. the abutting of 10 of land acres purchase the announced also trators improvements. other with along cafeteria added to the was system conditioning air An Vernelle. wife, his and Earle George president of former names the in ria cafete of the rededication day. the saturated that heat intense the from Vespers concluded the concluded the Vespers adminis the Honoré and the note was special Of heir Lights ncourages ncourages - - - The camp meeting praise team. praise meeting camp The secretary; and Daniel Honoré, president, share updates with the members. the with updates share executive president, Euell, Honoré, Oswald Daniel and treasurer; Bovell, secretary; Edson administrators, Conference Northeastern their in named is that honor. cafeteria the of rededication the for meeting Fritze. camp wife, at his and were Earles The president, current Honoré, Daniel with with (1966-1985), stands right, Conference Vernelle, wife, his Northeastern the of president as served who left, Earle, George Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site 15 - - - -
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N C August 2013 , El Pastor Joseph G. leaner —JeNean Johnson, director de Asociación del comunicaciones, Noreste HermesTaveras, pastor of the Bay Shore Spanish church, was the speaker for camp meeting. Pastor Hermes Taveras de la Iglesia Hispana de Bay Shore fue el orador principal del campestre. Mayores, un concierto, un social y un banquete para cerrar evento. el Burroughs, Coordinador Hispano la de Asociación del Noreste y su equipo de trabajo estuvieron a cargo lade planificación la de pro gramación del fin sema de na. Los administradores de la Asociación, Daniel el Dr. presidente; elHonoré, Dr. Oswald Euell, secretario eje cutivo; y el Sr. Edson Bovell, y el Sr. cutivo; tesorero, y sus esposas estu vieron presentes durante el campestre.todo - Atlantic Union G Northeastern Conference administrators, fromexecutive left, Daniel secretary; Honoré, president; and Edson Oswald Bovell, Euell, treasurer, conduct a question-and-answerLos session. administradores de la Asociación del Noreste, desde la izquierda,presidente; Daniel Dr. Oswald Dr. Honoré, Euell, secretario ejecutivo; Edson y Sr. Bovell,sesión tesorero, de preguntas dirigieron y respuestas. una Hispanic Ministries coor Ministries Hispanic dinator and his team were in charge planning of the program the weekend. for Conference administrators, Daniel president; Honoré, Oswald Euell, executive secretary, and Edson Bovell, treasurer, and their wives were present the entire for camp meeting. —JeNean Johnson, communication Northeasterndirector, Conference una exhibición marchas de por los Conquistadores, una investidura Guías de - - - eeting 2013 - - - El fin semana de estuvo Joseph G. Burroughs, The weekend was full of de Jesúsde nuestro como intercesor y estímulo a los asistentes a que confiaran y dependieran de Jesús como OtrosSalvador. presenta dores incluyeron a el Dr. Demorais,Tony nativo de Angola, el cual enfocó sus temas en la importancia de mantener una buena salud Ávila, un presentay Tony dor para los jóvenes. lleno actividades, de las cua les incluyeron un bautismo, titure, a concert, a social, and a banquet bring to the weekend a close. to Northeastern Conference bition, a Master Guide inves tism, a Pathfinder drill exhi and relyJesus on as our Savior. Other presenters included Demorais, Tony a native Angola, of who focused the on importance maintainingof good health, Avila, a presenterand Tony youth.for activities, including a bap - - - emorables del
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El orador principal fue The camp meeting speak del Noreste fue como ningún A pesar otro. de las temperaturas frías, el campamento estuvo com pletamente repleto para el evento anual cuatro de días. El lema del campestre Luz Brillarfue “Deja Tu en el 2013.” el Pastor Hermes Taveras lade Iglesia Hispana de Bay El pastor Shore. habló Camp Meeting was like Despite other. no the cold weather, the camp was filled capacity to the for annualevent that lasted days.four camp The meet er was Hermes Taveras, pastor the of Bay Shore Spanish church. The pastor spoke Jesus about as our encouraged and intercessor those attended who trust to ing theme was “Let Your LightShine in 2013.” at www.atlantic-union.org Campestre Hispano 2013 Hispano Campestre omentos M Momentos Highlights Hispanicof Camp M Several Master Guides were invested at camp meeting. Standingdirector, behind right, them are and Roger Kenneth Wade, Northeastern Jones, associate Conference director. Youth Ministries Varios Guías Mayores fueron investidos durante el campestre.de la Asociación Parados del detrás Noreste, de ellos y Kenneth están, Jones, a la derecha, director Roger Wade, asociado. director de Jóvenes
T E God Opened Doors attended the North tion present that she hadn’t ICountry Women’s Retreat given me all those years ago. for the first time and I had Our first night was no idea what to expect. I quite the experience. Lynn had, however, been to Camp Ortel spoke about Mary of Cherokee as a child, so I Bethany, who anointed the knew the setting would be head and feet of Jesus at delightful. I almost didn’t go Simon’s house. Following to the retreat because I did the first seminar, there was not want to go by myself, a foot washing. I shy away but God knew I needed to from foot washing, so I be there and arranged all tried to hide in the back of the details. the crowd, but that didn’t I was raised in a small work. God made it pos- Seventh-day Adventist sible for me to be at the The retreat speaker, Lynn Ortel, fourth from the left on the back row, with the women at the North Country Women's Retreat. church in Pulaski, New retreat and He ensured that York, where the speaker’s I participated in all that the tissues myself. Sharon King, sible for me to attend this husband, Mike Ortel, was retreat had to offer. one of the retreat coordina- women’s retreat. He knew it the pastor when I was a At the next couple of semi- tors, said it was a way for my was just what I needed. baby, and he dedicated me. nars I could tell that the Holy soul to replenish itself. —Maria Lake-Lenway, participant, Lynn Ortel remembered the Spirit was present. I was I learned a great deal from North Country Women’s Retreat dedication and presented me deeply touched by the testi- Lynn on how to be forgiven with the book Jesus Calling, monies that day, and must and how to forgive. I am describing it as the dedica- have used a whole box of glad that God made it pos-
Union Springs Academy Graduates 18 nion Springs Academy proudly As the commence- Uconferred diplomas on 18 grad- ment speaker, the uates on June 2, in a commencement Honorable Mark H. service held at the Union Springs Fandrich, a judge for church. In addition to receiving their the Cayuga County high school diplomas, the graduates Surrogate’s Court, were rewarded for their commitment reminded the gradu- to academics and service with schol- ates that while life’s arships from Adventist colleges and path may take twists the Union Springs Academy alumni, and turns, one’s inner as well as awards from the North moral compass should American Division, the New York be a trustworthy erence State Comptroller, and President guide forward. Union Springs Academy graduates following graduation on June 2. f Barack Obama. The class aim, “to unify in light of honored their parents, siblings, and “Set your mind on things above, love,” was illustrated through spe- other loved ones who supported
on not on earthly things.” This exhorta- cial events throughout the weekend. them in reaching their goals. On tion from the class verse, Colossians Following Rodriguez’s address at Saturday night, the class treated their C 3:1-4, set the theme for the weekend. the consecration service, the seniors guests to a variety show, presenting During the consecration service on presented lit candles and new Bibles their talents through lighthearted Friday evening, New York Conference to the members of the junior class skits and musical performances. acting president Angel Rodriguez as tributes written for the class of The evening ended on a high note ork encouraged the seniors to allow God’s 2014 by the graduates were read as the class presented their class guidance in directing their paths aloud. This ceremony represented gift to the academy. In cooperation Y
for the future. On Sabbath, James a passing of the spiritual and social with the class of 2012, a new score- Black, Sr., director of youth ministries leadership of the student body from board is being purchased for the for the North American Division, one senior class to the next. gymnasium as a joint class gift. ew addressed the topic of success ver- During a vespers program on —Andrea Starr-Tagalog, development and alumni sus significance in one’s lifework. Sabbath evening, graduates also relations coordinator, Union Springs Academy N
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S N E C August 2013 , When youth put them leaner —Josue Feliciano, youth director, Southern New England Conference package was assembled. The team members said they fortunate felt be to provide to able it. selves into God’s hands to be service, of what seems impossible becomes a real Through Missionaryity. Impossible, God only not theprovided people for Haiti,of also but changed hearts. Atlantic Union G When this information family, a husband and wife werewho disabled from the waist down. house The was in need repair of and the family barely had food to eat. was shared with the team, they wanted donate to their spending help to money the family. An offering of approximately $600 was collected by the team. With supplies were the money, purchased the repairs for of the house and care a food The children attend Vacation Bible School outdoors in Trou Chouchou. - - - - eam Help in Haiti in Help eam An amazing thing hap Churches in the Southern New England Conference donated money for the well that is being dug for a village in Trou Chouchou, Haiti. leaving the church before the trip, experienced but a change heart of by rec ognizing that they want the help to church. Other youth came life to in end pened through an unex pected turn events. of The paint was project completed causing dayone early, the leaders concern what about they givework would the team The team do. to ended visitingup a local Adventist less activity. - T mpossible wenty-fouryouth, young adults, and issionary I The mission this for trip Missionary Impossible’s Some youth shared that
The Missionary Impossible team members arrive in Haiti. adults from the Southern New England Conference thewent help to people Petit-Goâveof in Haiti as part the of Missionary Impossible mission trip. This was the second trip for Missionary Impossible. was paint to the inside of a large church, run two School Bible pro Vacation grams, lead two evangelistic meetings, teach art and music classes in two public schools, and prepare and distribute hygiene packets and clothing. A donation was collected provide to a a townwell for in the hills called Chouchou. Trou purpose in is the work to missionfield while focusing changingon the hearts of God. for young people The facedyoung people many challenges, the but group was resilient. There was eachjoy day in the group because they had God and each By sharing other. their experiences nightly and worshiping in the morning, they stayed in tune with mission. the they were considering at www.atlantic-union.org M T Hernandez-Persia Cristina Compassion Goes Viral e envisioned a version of the The students at Parkview Junior Academy WCompassion Movement. We hoped joined in with “Make an Impact With it would become a lifestyle for many. We Compassion” in Syracuse, New York, and prayed it would catch a life of its own and their help has now been requested by the city that it would create a positive effect around leaders who have come out and worn our our union. And, yes, we prayed it would go compassion T-shirts, together with school beyond. We wished it would go viral and just teachers and conference administrators. spread around the world. As you read today, In Bermuda, about 200 Adventist youth and just eight months after the official launch young adults took to the streets of the capital, of the Atlantic Union Conference Adventist Hamilton, to distribute clothes, food, shoes, Youth Ministries Compassion Movement, you and diapers. They also conducted free health can be assured it has gone viral individually, screenings, paid for people’s parking, prayed, as well as corporately. and hugged the less fortunate. In Worcester, On a cold February day, many of the Massachusetts, New Haven, Connecticut, and youth and young adults across the Atlantic Corona, New York, youth, young adults, and Union went on the streets with smiles on adults are joining the movement and becom- their faces to help dig out their neighbors’ ing the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus. cars after a big snow storm. A few days later, Recently, Compassion Day photos from the One Year in Mission Team, composed of La Paz Adventist Church in the Dominican young adults from each corner of the world, Republic, were sent to us. Then we heard went out in Union Square, New York City, that young people in Johannesburg, South wearing com- Africa; Sydney, passion T-shirts Australia; advertising Acts of compassion and Manila, “Free Hugs,” Philippines, are and they just always generate more planning com- hugged people passion rallies. and told them acts of compassion. Acts of compas- Jesus loves sion always gen- them. erate more acts of compassion. It is the gift In March, the students from Sandia that keeps on giving. It goes viral because, View Academy in New Mexico spent their though it is not new, it is fresh, timeless, spring break showing compassion to the global, and transcends all languages. Hurricane Sandy survivors. Then came the It is hard to go anywhere in the Atlantic Global Youth Day, sponsored by the General Union and not see a compassion T-shirt in Conference Youth Ministries Department, action. The union magazine is talking about that was inspired and named “One in it, and the church’s global magazine has men- Compassion” after our movement. The New tioned it several times. Secular media and York City annual rally drew thousands newspapers have also covered it in New York, who participated in scores of projects and Boston, Syracuse, and Hamilton, Bermuda. If marched for compassion and against violence you type the following hashtags in Twitter or as they crossed the Brooklyn Bridge. Instagram you will see it #compassionwknd, Since then, springs of compassion have #compassionday, #compassionbda, #com- been popping up everywhere. The young passion, and #bostonstrong. Join the move- adults in South Lancaster have held sev- ment right where you are and help others to eral Compassion Days. The infamous become His heart, hands, and feet. Boston Marathon bombing brought more José Cortés, Jr., is the director of than 200 young adults to Copley Square Adventist Youth Ministries in the and to the sites of each explosion to pray, Atlantic Union. sing, hug, and give roses with a Bible promise to those who were grieving.
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AdventSource Celebrates with related distribution systems. It builds upon the work of several commissions and groups that over the past several Grand Opening years have studied the challenges and opportunities aris- ing from rapid technology changes in publishing as well as dventSource employees, board members, and friends changes in how society accesses information. Agathered on April 17 to celebrate the grand opening The boards of both institutions met separately of AdventSource’s new building located on the campus of Wednesday evening, and each, by overwhelming majority Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. votes, expressed agreement to consider a yet-to-be-devel- oped merger proposal. In addition, each board authorized its chair and president to represent the institution on a taskforce whose assignment will be to develop a detailed merger proposal for future consideration by the boards and constituents. General Conference administration asks that church members pray for God’s guidance upon church leaders and publishing house boards so that what is done in this matter will result in the most effective evangelistic print and digital publishing program to proclaim the three angels’ messages, advance God’s work through His power, and hasten the sec- The exterior of AdventSource’s new facility. ond coming of Jesus Christ. As the official ministry resource distribution center for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, —Excerpts from article by General Conference Administration. Read the entire article at Adventist News AdventSource serves local churches by providing ministry- Network (http://goo.gl/sr22A) focused books, DVDs, seminars and curricula, apparel, Pathfinder and Adventurer club uniforms and supplies, webinars, event registration, and more. The new 17,300 square-foot building houses all of AdventSource’s departments, including the call center, Transition Manager Appointed graphic arts, meeting planning, accounting, IT, resource development, and Web site support, along with operations for Adventist Media Center and warehouse space. The new building also contains some etired Southwestern Union Conference president Max additional space for future growth. RTreviño, has been appointed by the North American “We’re excited about our new space,” said Judy Glass, Division (NAD) administration to serve as the transition AdventSource treasurer. “It’s designed to fit us and the flow manager of the Adventist Media Center (AMC) in Simi of our work. We are very excited about the future and the Valley, California. The appointment was also ratified by the possibilities available to us in this new space.” Union President’s Cabinet, which is comprised of the nine NAD President Dan Jackson said, “We appreciate this union presidents of the North American Division. partnership and we will appreciate it long into the future. It This decision comes after the April 29 vote by the AMC is a mutual blessing.” Board to allow the media ministries to relocate from Simi If you would like to learn more about the many services Valley and to recommend to the NAD Executive Committee AdventSource provides to churches across the North American the closure and sale of the Adventist Media Center. Division, visit www.adventsource.org or call (402) 486-8800. As transition manager, Treviño will direct on behalf of — Excerpts from article by Cassie Milnes Martsching, communication director, the North American Division and AMC entities in all mat- AdventSource ters relating to the transition. In this role, he will report directly to NAD President Dan Jackson and the NAD administration team. “Max brings to the table specific North American Adventist management and leadership qualities that are needed to Publishing House Boards Asked carry us through this major venture as we seek to to Consider Merger strengthen media in the North American Division,” said Jackson. Warren Judd, who has been serving as the n Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the General Conference Interim AMC Manager, will continue to manage the day- Oand North American Division administrations forward- to-day operations of the AMC. ed to the boards of Pacific Press Publishing Association and —NADNewsPoints, June 19, 2013. Read a related article at Review and Herald Publishing Association a request for the Adventist News Network (http://goo.gl/zZQDY) two organizations to consider a merger in the near future. The proposal comes in response to church administra- tors’ analysis of the current publishing mission setting along at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, August 2013 19 Sunday, September 22, 2013
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AlumniOctober 11–13, Weekend 2013 egistration begins at South Lancaster Academy (SLA) Friday, TELEVISION THAT CHANGES LIVES ROctober 11, at 3:00 p.m., followed by a Spaghetti Supper, sponsored by the SLA senior class. The Friday night program at 7:30 p.m. will be a musical event by the SLA choir and the New England Youth Orchestra. The keynote speaker for worship service on Sabbath is Roberta Sprague Fish ’63. Sabbath luncheon tickets are available in advance or at the door. Please contact Jon Nosek, director of development at (978) 365-5225 or at [email protected] for tickets or more information. After lunch at 3:00 p.m., honor classes will have the opportunity to visit and update each other, or, alternatively, a tour of the area will be available with the new SLA bus, including local and historical narrative, and a stop at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in West Boylston. After Vespers, the Saturday evening activities include a pizza supper, or a basketball game of students vs. alumni for women, followed by the same for men. to watch HOPE Channel: 4 Ways Honor classes are years ending with 3 and 8. We look forward to DIRECTV Channel 368 www.HopeTV.org• Glorystar Channel 104 seeing you there and catching up with all our classmates. Roku • Online at
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Eastern Daylight The New York Conference Invites You Sunset Table Savings Time September 2013 6 13 20 27 October 25-27 Join us at beautiful Watson Bangor, ME 7:00 6:47 6:34 6:20 Homestead as we learn how our Portland, ME 7:05 6:52 6:39 6:27 Heavenly Father wants to create Boston, MA 7:07 6:55 6:43 6:30 something beautiful from the pieces of South Lancaster, MA 7:10 6:57 6:45 6:32 our lives. Pittsfield, MA 7:16 7:04 6:51 6:39 Hartford, CT 7:13 7:01 6:49 6:37 Speakers Women’s Fall New York, NY 7:18 7:06 6:54 6:42 Lynee Hamm Doreen Gray Retreat Albany, NY 7:16 7:04 6:52 6:39 She Did What Lean in Utica, NY 7:24 7:12 6:59 6:47 She Could and Listen Syracuse, NY 7:28 7:15 7:03 6:50 Gloria Eldridge You are Rochester, NY 7:34 7:21 7:09 6:56 Memories Buffalo, NY 7:38 7:26 7:13 7:01 That Mend a Living Hamilton, Bda 7:34 7:24 7:15 7:06 Christen Adolfi Tina Shorey Taming Your Reframe, Mental Monsters Reclaim, Mosaic special group. For more information, Rename announcements or to audition for the orchestra or mass choir, visit our Web site at www. ABC Shopping
ATLANTIC UNION camporee.org, or contact Catrina The “Market Place” returns! Contact Lynee Hamm Atlantic Union Attorneys Conference, Oct. LeSure at [email protected]. Got Talent? We have a show for that! Phone: 315-391-6263 11-12 in Stamford, Conn. Speakers: Partake and enjoy the first NYC 315.469.6921 Forever Faithful International Camporee Women’s Retreat Talent Show! Arthur W. Lindsley, Senior Fellow, C.S. E-mail: [email protected] Theme Song Competition. The Forever Lewis Institute, and Robert V. Gentry, Creation Scientist, Earth Science Faithful International Camporee is Associates. To register and for infor- still looking for submissions in our mation, contact Charles J. Eusey, (978) theme song competition. The winner 534-1414, or e-mail ceusey@euseylaw. will receive two free tickets to the com. Sponsored by the Atlantic Oshkosh Camporee. For rules and Union Conference Public Affairs and regulations visit our Web site at www. Religious Liberty Department (PARL). camporee.org, or contact Catrina www.atlantic-union.org. LeSure at [email protected]. Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Out-of-Union Weekend—Oct. 3-6. Honor classes are: The C ross in Search of Us… ’48, ’53, ’63, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93, ’98, Forever Faithful International Camporee ’03, and ’08. Activities begin Thursday to Feature Symphony Orchestra and evening with the Silver Showcase NNEC Fall Prayer Retreat Banquet, continues on Friday with Mass Choir. The Forever Faithful International Camporee will have a a Career Day. The Sabbath speaker Speakers: new addition in 2014, the introduc- is Ron Scott, class of ’59, former tion of a symphony orchestra and youth director for the Iowa-Missouri Pastor Bill Brace mass choir. The Center for Youth Conference. Sunday is the Alumni Evangelism is currently looking for Gold Tournament and 5K walk/run. Pastor Jerry Finneman Pathfinders ages 9 to 19 who play For additional information, call (573) Principals of the Cross an instrument or sing to join this 682-2164 or visit www.sunnydale.org. The Counterfeits
Worship, Prayer & Fellowship Prayer Breakfast Families Welcome Made to Make Children’s program ages 5-12 a Difference: Only $65.00 if you register by Oct. 1st $85.00 after October 1st. Oct. 13-16, 2013 Camp Lawroweld, Maine What Now? Young Adult/Collegiate Congress www.nnecprayerministries.com At Gillette Stadium [email protected]
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