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My "Soul's" Desire

It only happened once or twice a year, just according to ter days when I, along with my younger sister and baby how fast my little feet grew, but I can tell you that one of my brother, lived in a drafty tar-paper shack before our adoption. most vivid and treasured memories was of dear Mother Char- Shoes, by the way, are mentioned in the Bible 31 times. ity and I going into the big city of Kalamazoo to shop for new One of the most powerful and meaningful of all the references shoes. Now the little Shirley Temple dresses so in vogue at to shoes is found in Ephesians 6:15. In the previous verses it is that time were darling as well as the silky lace trimmed slips, giving a description of what we need to wear in the last days of but it was the black patent Sabbath shoes for church that I this old earth. It talks about how we need to be wearing an was the most excited about. My sweet mother needed all the armor, something that will shield us from the darts of the evil patience she could muster as we trekked from one shoe store one, and that's where the shoes come in. I particularly like the to another looking for just the perfect pair of Sabbath shoes. paraphrase by Jack Blanco in verse 15 found in The Clear Word On more than one occasion I can still hear Mother expressing Bible where it says, "Put on the shoes of the good news of sympathy for "that poor young man that had worked so hard Christ's peace." As we live day by day in a world that has any- only to be informed by Miss Priss (yours truly) that she would thing but peace, I long for that time, as well as treasure, this think about it adding "perhaps I'll be back later." With obvi- precious promise that through Christ I can have real peace. As ous empathy Mother would thank the helpful young clerk we all know, this ultimate peace will only happen when we get profusely as she turned to leave, giving a final glance at the to heaven. And so my friends, whether I will be wearing san- stack of the black patent leather rejects. dals, boots, or those golden slippers that the beautiful old spiri- Through the ensuing years I have had all kinds of shoes, tual talks about, or even a pair of shinny black patent leather all the way from tennis to heels, some trimmed with bows, shoes, I can't wait to walk those streets of gold. By God's grace others with buckles, ones that tied, or laced up, as well as let's all plan to be there. shoes in a myriad of colors. As I think back, perhaps part of my fascination for shoes stems from my earliest experience Hazel Marie Gordon is the wife of Malcolm Gordon, presi- and deprivation. Memories of the many times there were no dent of the Southern Union, and the Southern Union women's shoes to warm our little feet, even in the coldest, snowy win- ministries advisor.

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GULF STATES FEATURE Pathfinders BY BECKY GRICE Catch the Excitement

hrongs of Pathfinders, from three different churches, go posed to the Pathfinder council a new way of doing investitures. door to door handing out flyers and inviting people to the The plan was simple, the Conference was divided into five areas T evangelism meetings that are beginning at the Meridian, and a joint investiture would be conducted on the Sabbath in Mississippi, church. Adults ask questions and the kids respond. each district. The churches where the investitures were planned Excitement is rapid when they return for the sharing time back would change each year. An emphasis would be placed not only at the church. on the investiture service which was conducted during the wor- Pathfinder clubs from Mobile and the surrounding area ship hour, but also on the mission projects planned for the after- gather at the Fairhope, Alabama, church. That afternoon they noon. create animal-shaped balloons for senior citizens in a nursing "We wanted the whole church to witness what the Path- home. They sing to and visit with the patients. finder ministry was about. Another reason for changing was to "What is this organization all about?" asked an impressed unite the children. Sometimes, the children think that Pathfind- adult child of one of the residents. ers is just their club and by coming together they see a bigger "What's in your hands, Pathfinders?" Don MacLafferty, the picture." says MacLafferty. "Another motive was to generate Conference Pathfinder director asks as he closes his sermon. excitement about going into the community and making an im- Pathfinders come forward with hammers that have helped re- pact," he adds. pair homes. They bring homemade bread and cookies that have Amazing things happen when youth get involved in mis- been given to the sick and needy. Others have puppets on their sions. In Dothan, Alabama, the Pathfinders brought balloons and hands representing their involvement in children's ministry. sang to the patients in the children's ward, the cancer ward and "Now, Pathfinders, go into the audience and invite others to on the heart patients's floor. On one floor, in an impromptu re- come with you this afternoon on a mission project." Young and sponse to the nurses, the kids gathered around them, sang "Amaz- old respond to the invitation. ing Grace" and had prayer with them. These Pathfinders are participating in a new style of investi- In Birmingham, Alabama, Pathfinders created tons of greet- ture service. Pathfinder investiture services are traditionally held ing cards and delivered them with homemade cookies and punch in the spring with the Conference Pathfinder leader traveling to to nursing home residents. Flower seed packets and books on each church to award the Pathfinders for their accomplishments the power of prayer were taken to homes in the community by for the year. By necessity, because there were so many clubs to the Pathfinders in the Floral Crest, Alabama, area. cover in a short period of time, these services were scheduled "It was great," says Theresa Southard, a Pathfinder director. during the week and for a fortunate few, on the Sabbath. In many "The youth and the adults enjoyed being together and partici- churches attendance was often low and interest was dwindling. pating in something bigger than just their usual club investi- After consulting with Pathfinder leaders, MacLafferty pro- ture."

Pathfinder clubs fill the Meridian, Mississippi, church.

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tiring the early 1800s the relationship between the Nancy was hailed as the heroine of the battle, thus was be- U.S. Government and the Cherokee people was at an stowed upon her the title, Ghigau, "The Beloved Woman of the all time low. The beloved town of Chota, the capital Cherokees?' This honor gave her voting rights in the Council, of the Cherokee Nation, had been completely de- and also empowered her with supreme pardoning power, which Dstroyed. Many Cherokees did not want peace. They wanted war. she used to save the lives of many white settlers. Nancy Ward Many white settlers did not want peace, they wanted land. But (Nanyehi) passed away after a long and productive life and is there was a deep, heartfelt cry for peace on the part of some that buried in a grave that can be found just south of Benton, Tennes- would ring through even the council houses of the U.S. Govern- see on Highway 411. The state of Tennessee has memorialized ment. her with a park around her grave and historical markers calling "Nanyehi, who was seated next to Oconostota and The Tas- her "A friend to the white settler, the Pocahontas of Tennessee." sel, the leading chiefs of the Cherokee Nation, then rose and Her cry was, "All for peace." positioned herself in the center of the talking men. The white I wonder how she was able to maintain this attitude that men looked at her with astonishment. They had assumed she sat permeated her life. I have studied her life and had not been able among them in the role of caretaker of Oconostota. No woman to understand why she cried, "All for peace?' You see, Nancy had ever spoken in the white man's council before. Nanyehi Ward was my great-grandmother five generations back, and when looked out upon all gathered. She paused for a moment. When I read or hear the history of what the United States Government she spoke, her words rang out across the white man's council did to the Cherokee people, I can't help but feel some anger. house. 'We know that women are always looked upon as noth- Even during these times she continued to labor for peace. ing. But we are your mothers, you are our sons. Our cry is all for Maybe it was a different peace that she really longed to have peace; let it continue. This peace must last forever. Let your in her life. I like to think that it was the Peace, "Which passeth women's sons be ours, our sons be yours. Let your women hear all understanding:' that she really wanted. The peace that she our words." desired and labored for did seem to surpass all understanding. Why didn't she become angry and seek revenge instead of for- Beloved Mother: Story of Nancy Ward, giving and saving the lives of those that others of her tribe considered to be the enemy. I can't help but think of Philippians 4:7, by Charlotte Jane Ellington, 1994. "And the Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall Nancy, her European given name, had earned the right to keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ?' speak for her people. She was known as The Beloved Woman of I like to think that we can continue to fan her burning desire the Cherokees, the Ghigau. The honor was bestowed on her af- for peace for her people. I was just recently asked by the South- ter the Battle of Taliwa. She had accompanied her husband, King- ern Union to endeavor to share the Peace that passeth all under- fisher, when the tribe had engaged in a war with an enemy tribe. standing to the Native Americans in the Southern Union. The Cherokees were outnumbered in the Taliwa battle, and I praise God for His truth that has been revealed to me seemed to face certain defeat. The braves were starting their re- through the Seventh-day Adventist Church. I count it a great treat when Kingfisher was shot and instantly killed. Nancy could privilege to carry forward Nancy's plea: "All for peace" for the not bear the thought of leaving her husband to the hands of a Cherokee people, and all other Native peoples. I want to thank mutilating enemy. Dazed and angry at this misfortune, she picked the leaders and presidents of the Southern Union for giving me up her husband's weapon and with a shrill war cry trumpeting this opportunity to reach out to the Native American population. from the bottom of her lungs, Nancy charged forward, with the warrior who had killed Kingfisher clearly in sight. She raised Achievements of the Southern Union Native the weapon, squeezed the trigger. The warrior reeled from the Evangelism Initiative for the first eight weeks: impact of the lead ball. Hearing the commotion behind him, Dragging Cano, Nancy's cousin, quickly wheeled around to see • I attended both council meetings of the United South and East- the warrior regaining his feet with the intent on regaining his ern Tribes (USET), and the National Congress of American honor by killing this woman who had inflicted his wound. The Indians (NCAI). While attending, I was able to meet various woods were now ringing with the war cries of Dragging Canoe tribal leaders who should prove to be extremely valuable as as he advanced toward this would be killer of his cousin. He we continue to work with tribes in the southeast. raised his rifle and robbed this enemy warrior of his revenge. • While at the USET meeting I met Casey Cooper, the director Now the other Cherokee warriors were reentering the fray. The of the Health Delivery Systems for the Eastern Band of Chero- enemy, taken by surprise at this turn of events, started their re- kees. I conveyed the possibilities of the health programs we treat, and was completely defeated that day. could provide. I found that they, like most other Native Ameri-

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A ook at the Native American ministry in the Southern Union.

can tribes, suffer with diabetes and need help with the fol- journal, Vibrant Native Life, that deals with the diabetes prob- low-up programs to improve their lifestyle. He said, "We have lem. I told them of our planned diabetes awareness youth camp. doctors and hospitals, but we are losing the battle with health I spoke of the health programs that could be available to them maintenance. Here is where we need help." using the Abundant Living Health Series. Needless to say, there were many surprised faces at that council table. Proposals made to the Cherokees included: Gregg Richardson, the executive director of the North Caro- lina Commission of Indian Affairs, asked if I would serve on a To operate a small lifestyle center to teach nutrition classes, committee to help initiate health programs for the Indian Tribes. cooking schools, smoke cessation classes, conduct a diabetes He was extremely interested in what I shared with him and wants awareness youth camp, and follow-up the camp with a Path- to continue to explore the possibilities of implementing these finder club to be used as an avenue to continue the things learned programs. at the diabetes awareness camp currently scheduled for August Another leader of the Lumbee Tribe came to me after the 2000. meeting, and with tears in his eyes told of his battle with diabe- Casey Cooper reviewed the Abundant Living Health Series tes. He is the American Indian Religious Coordinator, and a Com- manuals. He was extremely impressed with the material and missioner at Large for the Commission of Indian Affairs. My wants to study the material with his committees for possible heart went out to him and I am going to try to help him enter the implementation with his people. Build a database of medical Lifestyle Center of America program. If this is accomplished it workers that are willing to conduct programs in the lifestyle cen- will surely open many doors for the Native Evangelism Initia- ter once it is established. They wanted to establish a Boy Scout tive to the Lumbee Tribe. Club for a number of years, and I believe that a Pathfinder club will be of interest to them. Two vacation Bible schools planned Fred Rogers is the Southern Union Native American Ministries this month on the Qualla Boundary. director. I have visited the Catawba Tribe of Rock Hill, South Caro- lina. I had the privilege of meeting Chief Gilbert Blue. I did not plan to meet with the chief the first day. I just wanted to famil- iarize myself with the reservation. I walked into the tribal office Southern Union where they have a cultural display and came face to face with a gentleman that asked if there was anything he could help us with. Native American Tribes He was just leaving the building and saw us looking at the dis- plays. This turned out to be Chief Blue, and he was happy to sit The Native American population in the Southern Union and talk to us about the programs we wanted to offer his tribe. is more than 77,000 divided into various tribes: He said his entire council needs to hear what we have to offer 1. Florida 8 tribes and that he will set up a meeting with the council. 3. Georgia-Cumberland 12 tribes I visited the Pembroke/Lumberton, North Carolina, area on two different occasions without success of meeting any of the 4. Gulf States 9 tribes tribal leaders of the Lumbee Indians. Two weeks ago I was talk- 5. Kentucky-Tennessee—there are Indians in the confer- ing to a church member from the High Point Seventh-day Ad- ence; however, they are not recognized by the Federal ventist church and brought this up only to discover that she knows or State. Please pray for the Native American ministry. many of the leaders of the Lumbee Tribe, and was more than If you would like to help in this outreach to the Native willing to introduce me to them. She also is well acquainted population of the Southern Union, please do not hesitate with the executive director of the North Carolina Commission to contact me. You may reach me at the following num- of Indian Affairs, and would call him immediately to arrange for bers and addresses: Fred L. Rogers, 4705 Christian Circle, me to meet him. Upon calling him she discovered that the com- Walkertown, North Carolina 27051. mission was hosting a unity council of all the tribal leaders of the North Carolina Tribes and that he would be happy for me to Phone: (336) 595-3520 speak about our programs to this council. Pager: (888) 397-4278 As I sat waiting for my appointed time to speak, I was ex- E-mail: 104136.700 @compuserve.com or cited to hear them speak of needing to develop programs to help [email protected] their people combat diabetes. (The Lord leads in mysterious ways!) When I did get my opportunity, I distributed our health

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337 Undergraduates Receive Diplomas at Southern

"The Challenge of Change" was the message Senator Bill Frist presented to 337 undergraduates just before they received diplomas this spring. Among the graduates were ten Southern Scholars who had completed a special honors curriculum. General Conference president Jan Paulsen gave the baccalaureate address on Sabbath of commencement weekend. On Friday evening Humberto Rasi spoke for the consecration service. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medallion for 2000 were Linda Marlowe, nursing admissions coordinator; and Orlo Gilbert, professor of music. Summer commencement for graduate students will take place on Thursday evening, July 27. The summer commence- Parents, teachers, and friends mingle with Southern Adventist University ment in 2001 will also include undergraduates following their commencement service which was held the first graduates completing their work during Sunday of May on the Collegedale campus. Wright Hall, the administration the summer. building, is the building in the center background.

What's Happening

• Southern will be sponsoring the 17th Annual Cohutta Springs Triathlon October 8. Business The swimming-biking-running event is not limited to students but is open to any individual athlete or relay team. Additional information is found at www.intramural. Southern's School of Business southern. edu. and Management offers a bachelor of • David Smith, Ph.D., and his wife, Cherie, will be returning to Southern's campus in business administration degree (BBA) September to conduct the fall week of spiritual emphasis. After teaching English at with majors in accounting, interna- Southern for 17 years, Smith became president of Union College in Nebraska in 1998. tional business, management, and Mrs. Smith is on the pastoral staff at the College View church on that campus. marketing. Other choices are a bachelor of science degree (B.S.) in busi- • A poem, "Not Just a Nurse," by Shirley Spears, appears in the spring issue of the ness administration or in long-term Journal of Christian Nursing. Spears is one of 16 teachers in the School of Nursing at care administration. Southern. Students who prefer a two-year • By the end of the semester in May, students taking a fund development class had program can earn an associate of sci- raised $1,725 for the Band-Aid Fund, newly created to help their fellow students meet ence (A.S.) degree in accounting. emergency needs. The experience-based class was taught by David Burghart, vice Still another choice is the BBA/ president for advancement. MBA track. A master of business ad- • The Southeastern Conference on Christianity and Literature will be hosted on the ministration (MBA) degree can be campus next April. Southern's Helen Pyke, associate professor of English, is the out- awarded five years after high school. going chair of this group of English teachers from many Christian faiths. Besides the MBA with several emphases, a master of science in ad- • Higher Education, a short video depicting the spiritual dimension of Southern Ad- ministration is offered in church adventist University, was sent, along with bulletin inserts, to all churches in the Southern ministration. Union for showing in June. Churches or individuals who have not yet seen it are en- couraged to check with their pastors.

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roadcasting About Jesus, If you live within apptoxi a hun- dred mile radius of Columbia, Sc41th lina, most likely you can hear tht, of this 10,000 watt station. WI3AJ likoadcasts flow sun-up to sun-down and is lbeated on the property of the Columbia Fit* church. One afternoon, when Tony S'itigliano pulled into the church parking Ick, another driver pulled in after him. The drier asked if he knew where he could pick it.p a set of lessons advertised on the radib, station. When Cirigliano told the manViat he'd get him a set, the man instantly r gnized "I personally had become tired of switching from station to station hoping for something worth my time. And what a pleasant and rewarding experience it was to stumble upon your station." Oirigliano's voice. The Pastor Cirigliano church. Picture Gary wunc.lation mower,. atuOuz.anne lIarpine and J.J. Davis, voice from the radio. both in prosramipg and broadcast—I love it." Gary Sherman, the station T he ttuck'driver turned off of 1-85 liUanything he'd over heard befor it pays PSA's (Public Service onto I-77. Now, heading south asi...., .g. In addition, the Merits) of church events in the throu Charlotte on his way didn'Ismnd like other sout t t, many pastors have cal Augusta, Gecr~rga, dray Ow 'bout that," the driver thought yen their support to the static) ping the radio had lis to himself, "a preacher down the "c South Carolina with Having sound," "How refreshing to have a religious radio r with the station that is based on biblical truths! I message and the enjoy all aspects of the programming. - sound wa.s Tony the Bible readings, questions and , pastor of the Co- answers and the inspiring sermons." bia First church. On the -A listener from Lexington, Sc. wee and a half hour dri , from Charlotte to Augusta, driver missed his 'fami tert•ibly. He driver can listen to, not only longed for something else..sonulthing to Cirigliatio,hut Matt Finley, till the emptiness in his soul. As his 18 John Earnhardt, Charles D. wheeler crossed the North Carolina bor- Brooks, Doug Batchelor art der into South'Carolina, the driver con- many others- tinned to scan the radio stations. The dial This new radio station ny ye erg-nes ano e stopped at 890 on the AM side. The ales- that people are writing in The 45 minute program for this Columbia First pagot is aired sage coming from his truck radio was un- about is WB.4.1, "We're three times a week. recommended it to their members. "After discovering WBAJ several weeks Sherman states that he receives many calls ago I have become a faithful listener. Broadcasting the Gospel from people who want to volunteer their Your programming is so much more than BY FRED KNOPPER time. "People love the station and its talk just interesting and entertaining; it is Radio is alive and well and increas- format. They want to make sure it stays more informative than other Christian ingly becoming a powerful vehicle for on the air," Sherman states. radio (stations) I have patronized." spreading the gospel to local communi- WBAJ is owned by Family First, a pub- ties. Several churches in Georgia recently lic' harity owned station. Linda de vidual ministries that the station broad- applied for a low-power radio station. Romanett. a member of Adventist-Lay- casts. Because of this, Sherman feels the Hopefully, the FCC will grant licenses to these churches. men's Services and Industries, is the presi- station may have to develop additional In Tennessee, two radio stations have dent. The Mary V. Harris foundation has ways to generate more listener support. recently been established in connection helped to underwrite the heavy start-up Letters have come from as far away as with a local church. costs of acquiring a license and getting the Michigan and Pennsylvania. One reason The 1000-watt WBIN-AM 1540 in station on the air. When listeners make a for this may be that WBAJ is assigned the Benton reaches into four counties. donation, it usually goes directly to indi- same frequency, 890, as the popular sta- Through this ministry the church is try- tion WLS in Chicago. ing to "mingle with the people," says Al Sines, DDS, one of the leaders of the "I have learned more about Jesus in Benton church. cont. on page 10 A rq:, the past few months of listening to WBAJ than I have in the past ik many years," one listener corn- ented. The continual flow of these posi- tive letters indi, ates that WBAJ is truly a Beacon arid s fulfilling the Steve Pester, morning announcer for ssion of . LifeTalk, sits at the audio mixing Broadcasting board. About Jesus!

Thousands Impacted by WDNX Radio Station Albert Nielsen founded WDNX 89.1 FM on the campus of Harbert Hills Academy in the 70s. For many years WDNX operated with limited coverage. ASI Southern Union and ASI National funded the majority of an upgrade. In August of 1998, WDNX began broadcasting 100,000 watts of LifeTalk Radio programming, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Soon the testimonies and stories began to come in. One man in Mississippi wrote and asked for someone to please come and study the Bible with him, because he was convicted that he should be keeping the Sabbath. He is now faithfully attending the Savan- nah, Tennessee, church. Another young man drove for one and a half hours from Alabama to visit and share his testimony about how listening to WDNX had convicted him and brought him back to the church. He has made a total commitment to the Lord and is now studying to be a teacher. cont. on page 10 Julia receives instructions and assistance with production of promotional segment for Mission Possible Honduras Day on WDNX.

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A Light In the T nnessee Valley BY BILL CL EVELAND

"You're listening to WOCG, FM 90.1, the light of the Tennessee wrung out and frustrated, WOCG sends out words and music in- Valley . . ." To anyone living in or near the expansive Oakwood tended to convey a glowing message of caring and concern from College campus, and to thousands of residents in the Huntsville/ above—and for hurting people, that may be the best medicine of all. Madison/Athens, Alabama, communities, these words engender WOCG is not "in your face radio." Rather WOCG is "to the warm thoughts of reassurance, encouragement, timely messages— heart radio," a gentle, living testimony to the grace and goodness of the return of a valued and trusted friend. a loving God, carried forth daily on the unseen wings of radio. This story of success started small, with lots of big plans and high aspirations, and little in the way of resources and equipment. For years, Oakwood officials had seen a need for a campus radio station, so in 1974 James B. Dykes, in addition to his OC teaching WOCG PROFILE duties, was entrusted by the administration with the task of devel- BY VICTORIA MILLER oping "Project Radio," of coming up with a plan that would culmi- nate in a broadcasting ministry operated by the college. The first Twenty-two years after the first test broadcasts of WOCG, 90.1 FM, river was crossed when the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- the "Light of the Tennessee Valley" is still shining 24 hours a day, seven ministration (NASA) donated broadcasting equipment. The second days a week. WOCG provides training for students and represents Oakwood Col- river was crossed when the Federal Broadcasting Commission as- lege to the greater Huntsville, Alabama, community by providing Chris- signed 90.1 megahertz on the FM band to the proposed station. tian programs, news information, and public service features. Most im- Dykes was named director of programming and Jerome Pondexter portantly, WOCG is sharing the love of Jesus Christ with a sin-scarred the first engineer, with vital help from Jerry Mathis, tower engineer world. at WSMC, Collegedale, Tennessee, operated by Southern Mission- At 25,000 kw, WOCG serves an area of 65 mile radius and a popula- ary College, now Southern Adventist University, and A. K. Nielson. tion of more than 350,000 people. On Jan. 1, 1979, signal flowed out from WOCG's tower as the words In 1998, WOCG expanded its ministry to the Internet by streaming "the best in music and the spoken word" announced the birth of a live audio from the station 24 hours a day. "We have received e-mail new and unique media venture. WOCG was in business. That year from listeners from Australia to Nova Scotia," says Victoria Miller. "It is OC president Calvin B. Rock appointed Stanley Ware, member of so exciting to realize that the gospel commission is really being fulfilled in our lifetime with the aid of this technology." the OC faculty of music, the first WOCG general manager. You can tune in to WOCG on the Internet at http://www/ Since 1982, WOCG has been managed and programmed by Oakwood.edu/wocg or contact them at [email protected]. Donald McPhaull, Hallerin Hill, Linda Anderson-Bennett, and David Person. Management has faced a variety of challenges, including an accident in 1984 when the tower was destroyed and the station was forced to go silent for several months. The tower was replaced, but a lightning strike damaged the transmitter, reducing the signal strength to about 15 watts for a while. In 1992 WOCG received its first programming via satellite. That same year Victoria Miller became WOCG's first female general manager and Jody J. Stennis became program director. With an expanded and renovated office; a restructured music format, with Selector music scheduling software; a consistent 24- hour format; digital audio workstations; and other technological advances—WOCG is on a roller-coaster ride upward to twenty-first- century excellence. You won't find political mud-slinging, shock jocks, acid rock, off-color crooning, or angry words from the airwaves at WOCG. You won't find musicians with symbols for names, or rockers who preside over swaying bodies and "mosh pits." Better keep moving along that dial if that's your thing. But if life has left you empty, Brennan Wimbish and Sharon Dulan broadcast Evensong.

Thousands Impacted continued from page 9 Broadcasting the Gospel continued from page 9 WDNX has heard from listeners in five states, many different de- WBLC-AM 1360 in Lenoir City has been on the air a little over three nominations and churches, a wide variety of professions, and people in months. "The response from the community is encouraging," says John all age ranges from children to older adults. They praise the Lord for the Cooper, Lenoir City pastor. Cooper also commented that the radio min- wonderful biblical teaching and peaceful, inspiring music. istry is bringing members closer together because they have a common Students at Harbert Hills Academy have the opportunity to learn ra- project to work toward. dio broadcasting and use their creative energies to produce promotional A complete radio station can be set up for less than $25,000 through announcements for upcoming events. LifeTalk radio, NAD, and ASI funding.

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KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE • CONFERENCE BY LARRY BOUGHMAN

New School in Centerville

On Sunday, May 7, 2000, more than ful fellowship," commented a worker. willingness to give their time and energy 60 people turned out to help build a new The construction effort was coordi- to help build church and school buildings. school in Centerville, Tenn. Currently, the nated by Bob Wint. Wint directs the The local church prepares the foundation school is meeting in the base- and purchases the building materials. ment of the church and has out- Helping Hands then "frame up" the build- grown the facility. Centerville ing. Usually, by the end of the day the opened this year with 15 stu- shell, including the roof, is in place. The dents and it became evident that local church then completes the project. the basement of the church was too small. Plans were laid to build a school that would care for the needs of the students in Centerville. The new school is designed to meet the growing needs of the Centerville church and the surrounding area. The new building has a basement as Larry Boughman (left) and Charles well as a large classroom. Harris, a member of the Centerville "It was inspiring to see so church. many people from all over the Conference come and work together to Conference's Helping Hands help build the school. It was a day filled program, using volunteers Centerville school building project by Helping with hard work, good food, and wonder- with building skills or just a Hands.

Grant Corbett Honored by City BY ALBERT DITTES Ridgetop Church Witnesses at Easter Mayor Dan Jenkins of Portland, Tenn., hon- BY HELEN KELLY ored Grant Corbett of the Highland church with The Ridgetop, Tenn., church ac- a going-away, appreciation plaque at the April knowledged the joyous message of Eas- Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. After be- ter by presenting "Easter—the Risen coming marketing director at the Tennessee Christ" on the Sabbath before Palm Christian Medical Center/Portland in September Sunday. Under the direction of Betty 1996, Corbett became exceptionally active in the Carter, the program included a variety community. He served on the Chamber of Com- of instrumental and vocal numbers and merce board of directors and then became vice narration. Among the soloists was president. He also served as president of the Reginald Swain of Northern Ireland, Chamber and Kiwanis Club for one year as well the brother-in-law of Carter and her sis- as being active in the American Heart Associa- ter, Audrey Mustow, who was the action, Sumner County Health Council, and the companist for the program. United Chambers of Commerce. The News-Ex- In addition, the church placed large aminer in Portland selected him Citizen of the (8" x 101/2") Easter messages in two lo- Year for 1998. After completing a Dale Carnegie cal weekly papers. The feature included Course, his fellow students voted him the high- a reading from The Desire of Ages, a est award of achievement for leadership, com- picture of the risen Christ, and an offer Grant Corbett (left), receives munication, and human relations skills. Corbett for the Discover Bible course. plaque from Portland Mayor recently left TCMC to assume a position with Dan Jenkins. Axio Design in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Two Ridgetop Couples Celebrate 121 Years of Marriage BY HELEN KELLY

Oscar and Madeline Jones of the Ridgetop, Tenn., church Louella and Fred Empson celebrated, their 615' anniver- recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were sary with several church members at the home of Ann Steiner married at Ft. Gibson, Okla., on April 6, 1940. In November, in Greenbrier, Tenn. The Empsons were married in Marion, 1989, they moved from Ala., on January 21, 1939. They have been faithful members Muskogee, Okla., to Green- of the Ridgetop church since the 1970s. brier, Tenn., where their son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Marcy Jones, live. They also have a daughter, Lynda Kay Smith, of Houston. In Oklahoma Jones worked for Ralston Purina for 73 years, and then 15 more years for a local feed mill. Since moving to Ten- nessee he has worked part- time for the local county driving a van and assisting teachers. Mrs. Jones has been a homemaker most of Oscar and Madeline Jones her married life. She has been a hospital volunteer for 40 years and a member of Northcrest Hospital Auxiliary for ten years. The Jones are active members of the Ridgetop church. Louella and Fred Empson

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The Nashville Bordeaux church is currently engaged in a more than 26.9 megabytes of information downloaded from the pilot project that brings God's message of truth right to where site. Website viewers are given the opportunity, after every ar- the people are. A large, bright billboard ticle, to either e-mail their questions advertising the website (basictruth.net) and comments, or send them via snail- and the Bible topic phone line (615- mail. People who access the phone 299-LOVE) is visible from southbound messages can also leave their questions Interstate 65, adjacent to downtown and comments, choosing an option dur- Nashville. An estimated 90,000 ve- ing the main greeting. The Bordeaux hicles pass by the billboard each day. members have sacrificed in order for On the billboard, people are given this outreach to take place. Contribu- two options: they can log on to the tions have also been given by anony- basictruth.net website, which con- mous donors. People from the commu- tains more than 50 articles on a variety nity, including nonAdventist pastors, of Bible topics; or they can call 615- are corresponding with Sullivan and his 299-LOVE and choose from 11 audio dedicated team of soul winners. "It is Bible topics that last about 10 minutes The billboard on Interstate 65 in Nashville is exciting to reach out to hundreds of each. Radio song ads and talking ads, sponsored by the Bordeaux church. thousands of people this way. We need written by David Sullivan, pastor, have to try a variety of approaches to reach also been aired on local radio stations during the morning com- a variety of people. The Lord is leading this ministry, and good mute. So far, there have been 2126 hits on the website, with things are happening," said the pastor.

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FLORIDA • CONFERENCE BY AMIREH AL-HADDAD Sabbath Accommodation: A 13-year Journey

Barbara Gardner-Ihrig, a United States • She continued to work Postal Service employee in Orlando, Fla., • with the religious liberty was met by a television news crew in 1988 staff as other church mem- as she arrived for work. They came to in- • bers do across the South- terview her on the job following a two- ern Union who face year layoff which came from her stand not Sabbath accommodation to work on Sabbath. problems. Then in Sep- With assistance from the Southern tember, 1999, her pres- Union Conference department of public ence was requested in the affairs and religious liberty, the Sabbath office of her supervisor. A accommodation case was resolved and letter was handed to her Gardner-Ihrig was reinstated as a part-time and she immediately no- flexible employee. The labor union as- ticed signatures of postal sured her that regular status would follow management and the labor when a position with no Sabbath work Barbara Gardner-Ihrig union. Her heart raced. became available. It was anticipated that Then, filled with joy, she now, all was well in the Forest Lake church read that her new sched- member's postal career. It wasn't. What followed was three years of super- ule would include no work on Friday or Five times management tried to force visor harassment, verbal threats of termi- Saturday. In addition, the letter promised her into a position that would upgrade her nation, letters of warning, and a poor that all negative warning memos and at- to regular employment status. Each time, attendance record for Sabbaths. tendance notices would be removed from with the labor union's assistance, she was A new supervisor came in 1999 and her permanent record. able to decline because the positions re- Gardner-Ihrig was told that her request "I am proud to work for the United quired work during Sabbath hours. In would be accommodated if she would States Postal Service," says Gardner-Ihrig, 1990, an opening with no Sabbath work work an occasional Saturday. Before she even though the road to Sabbath accom- became available. could respond, the supervisor pointed out modation from her employer has seen She accepted and her job went that other Seventh-day Adventist postal many ups-and-downs over the past 13 smoothly until 1996 when systems auto- employees worked on Saturdays. Again, years. "I've learned to live one day at a mation caused elimination of her position. she took a firm personal stand not to vio- time," she says, "and I hold fast to Jesus' Reassignment included a Friday night shift late her conscience and she refused the promise that He is coming soon to take us which she never worked—nor would she. compromising offer. to a new earth without adversity."

Miracle of Conversions Witnessed In Ocala BY HERB PRITCHARD

Sally Whidby stood at the Ocala When winter came to the north Geor- church pulpit testifying how her eyes gia mountains, the retired Whidbys headed were opened to Bible truth in a Texas south to their home near Ocala. One Sab- washeteria (laundromat) where she = bath in January of this year, while hun- picked up a booklet that someone had gering for a deeper understanding of God's placed for patrons to read. "This must be Word, the Whidbys visited the Ocala Seventh-day Adventist material," the church. They were accompanied by Sally's former Pentecostal surmised. aunt, Phyllis Kelton. Contacts with Adventists were making When the guest registration cards were ,e a lasting impression. She and Max, her given to Robert Schwebel, pastor, after the husband, listened often to Doug Bachelor Sally Whidby, left, Robert Schwebel, service, he noticed the Whidbys had Phyllis Kelton, and Max Whidby on Amazing Facts television broadcasts checked that they would like to join the before leaving for Sunday church services. the Gainesville Adventist church near their Church. Bible studies began immediately. They also attended a prophecy seminar at summer home in Lula, Ga. "I studied with them for only two or

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Carol City Spanish Inaugurates Church

"I was invited to attend the ground- church. Pastors Ronald Aguilera and "You'll never be able to purchase it for breaking for this church nearly three years Rafael Rodriguez followed Alonzo. that price," the realtor responded. Neverthe- ago [June 15, 1997] and I didn't want to When owners of the church decided not less, she presented the offer to the Baptist come," confessed Joseph Cook, represen- to renew the rental contract in 1980, it was church board. One week later, she called tative from the district Commissioner's of- Ruiz and said, "Do you believe in miracles?" fice. "It was raining the day before the 6 "Of course we do," he responded, "we groundbreaking, so I prayed for the rain to see them all the time." continue. When the rain stopped and the 0 "Are you standing or sitting?" she in- sun came out, I knew that your [the church quired. cri members'] prayers were answered." 0 "I am standing," he said. "But what dif- 0 Three years later, on February 19, 2000, ference does that make?" Cook returned to 4450 N.W. 183rd Street "Well, I think you had better sit because in Carol City, this time to read a procla- I have some- mation from the Commissioner's office at thing surprising the Grand Inauguration Ceremony of the to tell you. Carol City Spanish church. The mem- More than 400 people representing 20 Gordon Retzer, left, bers of the Miami-area Spanish churches attended the accepts the proclama- Baptist church event along with out-of-town guests and tion from Joseph have accepted former pastors. Recognition was given to Cook. your offer of dedicated lay members for their self-sacri- $180,000!" The fice and manual labor such as laying tile, the responsibility of the purchase was plastering, and painting walls. Pastor Pablo new pastor, Emilio made and Carol Ayala's daughter-in-law, Ladysbell, was Ruiz, to find another City Spanish congratulated as designer of the church. home for the fledgling Members and guests anticipate the rib- owned its first History of the worship facility was church. The search led bon-cutting ceremony at the Carol City church building. shared, dating back to 1972 when Eradio him to a realtor who Spanish church inauguration. Pastors Eddy Alonzo, pastor, and Florida Conference knew about a Baptist Romero, Carlos administrators organized the Carol City church on the market for $320,000. "We Turcios, and Manuel Fernandez followed Spanish church in northwest Miami with have $180,000 and not one penny more," Ruiz at the pastoral helm as a steady 51 members. The group met in a rented said Ruiz. stream of members was added to the congregation. Membership grew so much that by 1997 the old facility could not accommodate them. Now, it was on the shoul- ders of Ayala to find an adequate church home. three weeks, because they were already ism while watching the Three Angels "The miracle of miracles took place clear on almost every doctrine," says Broadcasting Network. Since the when our humble congregation found 2.9 Schwebel. They joined the Ocala church Griswolds were baptized, their son, acres for $125,000 right at the center of the family on Sabbath, February 19; Kelton George, and Judy's parents, Earnest and Carol City Hispanic community," says by baptism and the Whidbys by profes- Esther Burkhart, have also become mem- Ayala. The building project moved forward sion of faith as 26 of their nonAdventist bers. Today, Christina attends the Ocala quickly and cost-effectively because the relatives looked on. Adventist church school. general contractor appointed Ayala as his This miracle of conversions prompted "Our members are awestruck when we representative to hire subcontractors, call Ocala members to recall a similar sight consider how the Holy Spirit brought these and meet inspectors, and care for day-to- on the same platform less than two years families into our lives," says Schwebel. day construction details. The members built ago when Calvin and Judy Griswold, "These folks just walked into our church, the 15,000-square-foot, concrete and block along with their daughter Christina joined eager and ready to join. What a privilege house to God, with 82 paved parking the Church on profession of faith. They'd it was for us to greet them with open arms spaces, for $650,000. This price included learned more about the Bible and Advent- and say, 'welcome home."' the cost of the land.

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16 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2000 Support the World Mission work of the Seventh-day Achentisi Chuteli in telling the story of Jesus. Adventists are preaching the gospel in 205 countries. These missions are supported financially and in prayer by church members throughout the world. You can give to the World Budget offering on the second Sabbath of each month or place an offering for World Budget in a tithe envelope any Sabbath. World Budget offerings support World Mission and other specialized outreach like radio and television ministries, Christian Record Services, inner city ministries, and Adventist colleges. ADVENTIST MISSION Seventh-day Adventist Church 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Making a world of difference. GULF STATES • CONFERENCE BY BECKY GRICE

Bass Memorial Academy Class of 2000 Achieves the Impossible

When the graduating class of 2000 met as juniors to decide where they wanted to go on their class trip the next year, Washington, D.C., Disney World, or San Antonio, Texas, were some of the places suggested. Then someone said, "Why don't we go to Italy and see some of the things we've read about?" Since most of the class had never been to Europe or any other foreign country, the idea was intriguing. "It did seem a little impossible when it was first suggested," said Cindy Haney, a member of the class. "We knew it wouldn't be your ordinary class trip!' But then there was nothing ordinary about this class. Of the 23 graduating students, there were six valedic- torians, each with a 4.0 average. Ten seniors graduated with high honors. Eight were BMA Scholars, these are graduates who complete the college prep curriculum that includes at least two of the most challenging courses offered at Bass Memorial Academy. The average ACT composite of 24 was a full The Bass Academy seniors pose in front of Vatican City in Rome. 3 points higher than the national average. The lowest ACT score was as high as everyone, arranged for the accommoda- Allsamani, another class member. "It was the average score for the state of Missis- tions, and planned the itinerary. Visits like walking through the pages of my his- sippi. But as important as scholastics are, to Rome, Florence, and Venice were part tory book." the class proved they could excel in other of the plans. "We asked God to help us," says Cindy. areas—such as setting a goal, learning to "When we arrived in Rome, I couldn't "And we learned that if you depend on Him work together as a group, and staying fo- believe we were really there," said Ead and work hard you can achieve your goal." cused. In doing this, they achieved the impossible. The criteria for the class to go on this trip was for them to earn enough money so that it would be possible for the whole class to go without it costing them or their parents an exhorbent amount. Fund raisers were organized and everyone, the students and the class sponsors, Burney and Jennifer Cul- pepper, and Bobbi and Kenny Griffin, worked extremely hard. Gerald and Kathleen Martin, parents of one of the students, found cheap airline tickets for

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Adventurer Fun Weekend

Something fishy was defi- with the characteristics of each nitely happening when more animal was read to give the au- than 90 Adventurers and 60 dience clues. adults gathered at Camp Ala- The story of the feeding of misco in April for the annual the 5,000, complete with bread Conference Adventurer fun and fish shaped food distrib- weekend. The activities for the uted by the 12 disciples and the weekend were fpcused on all story of the Casting of the net aspects of marine life. Beatrice on•the lake were reenacted. Hill, the Adventurer coordina- Jonah, with a big fish story, tor for the Conference, created came to visit Sunday morning a workbook on marine life that for the Adventurer investiture. was mailed to the clubs several Sixty Adventurers were in- weeks before the event. Each vested during the service. club chose a marine animal to "The weekend was won- study. They learned about the derful," said one Adventurer life cycle and discovered the leader. "The children had fun Bible stories connected to it. The Huntsville, Ala., club puts on a fish fashion show. and learned a lot. We all gained Hotshot and Jingles, the a spiritual blessing." clowns, centered the Friday evening wor- of the marine life creatively displayed by ship around creation. Hotshot and Jingles the clubs. The Huntsville, Ala., club put on are also known as Gus and Amy Murphee. a fashion show with each child dressed as They are from the Birmingham Roebuck a fish with a distinguishing characteristic. Bill Devine Ordained at church. There were angels, for angel fish; sword Camp Meeting During Sabbath, stingrays, seahorses, fighters for sword fish; and hammers on the manatees, jelly fish, and sharks were a few head, for the hammer head shark. A poem

Craig Ziesmer is Bass Memorial Academy's New Principal

Craig Ziesmer has accepted an invitation to be the principal of Bass Memo- rial Academy. Craig has been the principal at East Pasco Adventist Educational Center in Dade City, Fla., for the past 18 years. He replaces Stan Hobbs who is leav- Bill and Renee Devine ing to be the principal at Atlanta Advent- ist Academy. Bill Devine was set aside in the act Ginny, his wife, has been the music of ordination to the gospel ministry. teacher at East Pasco. She has also been Devine is the pastor for the Quitman, the organist for a large Methodist church Miss., and Gilbertown and Jackson, in Dade City. She will be teaching music Ala., churches. on a part time basis at BMA. Neal Wilson, retired General Con- The Ziesmer's have three sons. Tom ference president, was one of the fea- is a senior at Southern Adventist Univer- tured weekend speakers at camp meet- sity, Bill is the comptroller at Hinsdale ing and spoke for the ordination ser- Hospital in Illinois, and Ed is a physical vice. therapist near Andrews University.

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Medical Heliport Opens Kirstein Ordained

Members of the Meister Memorial 23 miles way, it is difficult for an ambu- church in Deer Lodge, Tenn., joined their lance to pick up a sick or injured person community in the grand opening of a and return to a medical facility in a timely medical emergency chopper landing site. manner. The sight called Physicians Heliport Meister Memorial's contribution in- was named in honor of medical profes- cluded the landing lights and a flood light sionals who currently serve and have for the landing area. "We feel this will be In a special service at the Cal- served the community of West Morgan a real asset to the community," says houn, Ga., church on May 6, Bren- County. "Air evacuation for residents in Kuebler. "Our members enjoy being in- non Kirstein, associate pastor, was this part of the county has become very volved in community activities, and we ordained to the Gospel ministry. important," says Harold Kuebler, pastor of felt this was another way we could be sup- Kirstein is a fifth-generation Advent- Meister Memorial. With the nearest town portive and reach out to our neighbors." ist and the great-great-great-grand- son of John Nevins Andrews. He grew up in Orlando, Fla., attended Southern Adventist and An- drews universities. His student mis- sionary experience to the island of Yap, along with seven years of summer camp and working at the Sacra- mento Central, Calif., church helped to influence his decision for pastoral ministry. His current ministry focus includes working with earliteens, youth, young adults, and worship planning. He enjoys building leadership teams, leading small groups, and developing new ministries. He Participants at the Physicians Heliport ribbon cutting include: John Mark Windle, is also interested in mission outreach Tenn. General Assembly (left); Harold Kuebler, pastor; Christopher Brooks, M.D., and has gone on trips to Venezuela, director of LIFESTAR Air Ambulance Service, University of Tenn. Medical Center; the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Delvin Littell, M.D., Morgan County Medical Center; Lincoln Davis, Senator, and Appalachia, Tenn. Tenn. General Assembly; and Tommy Kilby, Morgan County executive. Students Take a Look "Into the Future" BY JAMIE ARNALL More than 100 students from 15 el- pal of Carman Adventist School in ementary schools participated in an eighth Marietta, Ga. grade Bible Retreat held at Cohutta Students learned about the importance Springs May 8, 9. The two-day event of Christian education and service to oth- consisted of service projects, team-build- ers, while making new friends from dif- ing activities, special guest presentations, ferent schools. Oriona Garza, of the and featured speaker, Don Keele, pastor Ooltewah, Tenn., school, said, "It was re- of the Georgia-Cumberland Academy ally fun. I enjoyed the Bible stuff and all church. the meetings." "I think it's important students have Heritage, Georgia-Cumberland, and Timothy Dawkins from Carman an opportunity to try and develop spiri- Atlanta Adventist academies participated Adventist School helps to clear the path tual relationships not only with Christ but to help students know what opportunities around the lake at Cohutta Springs. with each other," said Jeff Hahn, princi- are available at some of the academies.

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CA Student Wins NAD Award

As part of the North American Divi- sion Year of Religious Liberty activities, academies across the United States and Canada were invited to participate in a video oration contest. Kyle Allen, a jun- ior at Collegedale Academy, won first place. Allen's talk presented the important role religious liberty has played in the history of the United States. "I'm interested in politics, and religious liberty is one of the issues that I feel Adventists should be concerned about," said Allen. He received a certificate of achievement from the NAD, along with a check for $500. "It's easy to say 'I can never win' or `I don't really have time,' but it takes cour- age to say, 'I can do it, and I'm going to win,'" says Nathaniel Higgs, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Southern Union Conference. Pleased that one of Southern Union's schools won Collegedale Academy student, Kyle Allen (right), won first place in the North the top prize, Higgs commented: "Kyle American Division religious liberty video oration contest. Nathaniel Higgs, rightly represented both Collegedale director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Southern Union Academy and the Southern Union." Conference presented the award during a chapel service.

Doss Honored by GA General Assembly Desmond T. Doss, World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, was honored by the Georgia General Assem- bly in a special ceremony that took place in the House Chamber at the capitol in Atlanta, Ga. The Hon. Randy Sauder, third-term state representative in metro Atlanta, drafted a House Resolu- tion to recognize Doss for his outstanding achievements. During his acceptance speech, Doss humbly shared his faith. He told how God was the author of the Ten Commandments, including the one that says, "Thou shalt not kill." He then gave the honor to God for his medal, saying, "But for Him, I would not be standing before you." House members then gave Doss a standing ovation, lasting more than a minute. Following the presentation, Doss and his wife, Frances, were invited to a private meeting with Sauder and Georgia Governor Roy Barnes. Doss presented the Governor with a copy of his recently published book, Desmond Doss, In God's Care, authored After the recognition ceremony, Georgia Governor Roy by his wife. After reading the book that evening, Barnes reported Barnes (left), Desmond and Frances Doss, and Hon. Randy to Sauder the next day that he was greatly impressed with the Sauder, state representative, visit in the Governor's office. faith exhibited by Doss in his battle ordeals.

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Seventh-day Adventist Christian education contact GREENEVILLE, TENN. Fantastic mountain views, Great buy! Call (606) 585-0255. (7) Norman Anderson, School of Business, Walla Walla full breakfasts, picnic pavilion, jacuzzi, children's play College, 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA area, and campfires. Asheville, Gatlinburg, historical FOR SALE. Altamont, Tennessee wooded 5 acres lo- 99324./ 509-527-2951. Fax: 509-527-2962. E-mail: sites, antiques, fishing, Appalachian Trail nearby. From cated near Cumberland Heights Community. $10,000. [email protected]. (7) $390/week and daily rates also. For brochure or reser- Call (606) 585-0255. (7) vations call (800) 842-4690. (C) BUSINESS AND HOME FOR SALE in the Ozarks. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ADRA/Asia Regional WONDERFUL FAMILY VACATION OPPORTU- Rock shop established 1976 on heavily trafficked high- Office based in Bangkok seeks a person with accounting/business degree (CPA preferred), to oversee finan- NITY. A 2-bedroom villa plus loft sleeps eight near way. Excellent for retirement or stay-at-home mom. Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida; can be exchanged $159,000. Local SDA church and school. Call Bonnie cial management of regional and 23 country offices. for practically any vacation spot in the world. This villa (423) 238-7467 or (870) 425-8839 or (423) 396-2344 Need experience in finance management, auditing, can be yours for the amount of $9,500. For serious in- or e-mail: [email protected] (7) cross-cultural living, budgeting, banking, accounting, quiries only, please leave a message at (404) 299-1832, reports, training, and administration. Also required: ext. 349-24 hours a day. Time-Share Property. (C) FOR SALE. Three bedroom, 1.5 bath home on 1.9 strong leadership, teamwork, verbal and written com- acres near Andrews University. Full basement, firplace, munication skills, with ability to travel. Salary: per GC RETIRE AT QUIET OAKS. Lovely assisted living family room, and sun room. 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restful nights at Fenton's Vacation House. Rent bed- Normas Realty is owned and operated by a Seventh-day room, enjoy living room, dining room, and kitchen fa- Adventist team. We invite you to use our services in the cilities. Surrounded by rolling hills; ideal for family process of buying or selling Real Estates. Our reputa- EXPERIENCED SALESMAN reunions. Location: East End, five minutes from beach tion is based on honesty, integrity, capacity, respect and We are currently seeking a salesman (340) 773-1544. (7,8) love. Call (800) 554-8300 or (770) 458-0066. (7-12) for the College Press at Southern Ad- 17111 ANNUAL COHUTTA SPRINGS TRIATH- BOOKS WANTED. We pay cash for used SDA books, ventist University. This is a full-time LON will be held October 8. Contact Kari Shultz, hymnals, postcards and church directories. Call (800) position with a base salary plus com- Southern Adventist University (423) 238-2484 for in- 732-2664 for free information sheet or visit our internet formation. (7,8,9) site at WWW.LNFBOOKS.COM (C) mission and benefits. Candidate must have previous experience in the print- ADVENTIST SINGLES & FRIENDS. A Mission trip HOLY LAND 10-DAY TOUR sponsored by Hunts- to Chile is being planned to Villa Alemana, with Wayne ville Central church November 6-15. Spend Sabbath in ing business and provide a history of and Rachel Dull. The dates are October 22 to Novem- old Jerusalem. For details contact Pastor Merle Landis proven sales performance. Please di- ber 4. There will be a large evangelistic meeting to con- (256) 533-2513. E-mail: [email protected] (7) rect your résumé or inquiries to the duct, and a fairly large church to build. Call or E-mail Lorraine Hansen (828)697-2409, [email protected] SINGLE AND OVER 50? The only stay home and General Manager, College Press, P.O. or Wade Cazes (403) 527-5849, [email protected] meet new friends in USA group exclusively for singles Box 400, Collegedale, TN 37315, or or website is: http://w ww2.memlane.com/asom/ (C) over 50. For information send self-addressed stamped envelope to Adventist Singles Over 50, P.O. Box 527, fax to 423-238-3546. ARE YOU MOVING TO ATLANTA? Century 21 Canyonville, OR 97417. (7)

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FLORIDA CONFERENCE LEGAL NOTICE FOR ASSOCIATION CONSTITUENCY MEETING CONSTITUENCY MEETING September 24, 2000 September 24, 2000 Notice is hereby given that the 66th regular Constituency Meeting of The triennial meeting of the members of the Florida Conference As- the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held on Sep- sociation of Seventh-day Adventists, a Florida corporation, will be held tember 24, 2000, Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Academy on September 24, 2000, Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Forest Lake Acad- main auditorium, Apopka, Florida. This Constituency Meeting is called emy main auditorium, Apopka, Florida, for the purpose of electing the for the purpose of electing officers and Executive Committee members Association officers and Board of Trustees for the ensuing triennium for the ensuing term and the transaction of such business as may prop- and for consideration of such other matters as may properly come be- erly come before the meeting. Each church in the Conference is en- fore the meeting. The members of this corporation are the members in titled to one delegate, plus one additional delegate for each 75 members regular standing of any church of the Florida Conference of Seventh- or major fraction thereof. day Adventists, and all active members of the Florida Conference Board Delegates chosen to the Organizing Committee shall meet at the of Trustees and Southern Union Conference Executive Committee. Only Regional Orientation/Organization meetings listed below. One Orga- those members present who are duly elected and accredited delegates nizing Committee delegate from each church, plus one additional del- of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists shall be entitled egate shall be chosen for each full 500 members. to vote at their Regional meeting and at the Constituency Meeting. The All delegates are to attend their Regional meeting as well as the Con- Regional Orientation/Organization meetings are an official part of the stituency Meeting. The Regional Orientation/Organization meetings are triennial process and will be held as follows: an official part of the triennial process and will be held as follows: REGION LOCATION TIME./DATE Regional Orientation/Organization Meetings for Lower Gold Miami Temple church August 17, 2000 2000 Triennial Constituency Meeting Thursday, 7:00 p.m. REGION LOCATION TIME/DATE Upper Gold Boynton Beach church August 20, 2000 Sunday, 1:00 p.m. Lower Gold Miami Temple church August 17, 2000 Ridge Port Charlotte church August 21, 2000 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Upper Gold Boynton Beach church August 20, 2000 Monday, 7:00 p.m. Gulf Tampa First church August 22, 2000 Sunday, 1:00 p.m. Ridge Port Charlotte church August 21, 2000 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. East Central Kress Memorial church August 24, 2000 Monday, 7:00 p.m. Gulf Tampa First church August 22, 2000 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. North Florida Camp Kulaqua—King Chapel August 27, 2000 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Fast Central Kress Memorial church August 24, 2000 Sunday, 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. West Central Forest City Spanish church August 29, 2000 North Florida Camp Kulaqua—King Chapel August 27, 2000 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Gordon Retzer, President Sunday, 1:00 p.m. West Central Forest City Spanish church August 29, 2000 Evan Valencia, Secretary Tuesday. 7:00 p.m. Gordon Retzer, President Evan Valencia, Secretary

24 • SOUTHERN TIDINGS • JULY 2000 FLORIDA FEATURE BY LINDA OWENS, PHIL YOUNTS, CAMP KULACTA S MARTIN BUTLER, CINDY KURTZHALS NEW STILLWATERS LODGE

The bedrooms are named after Florida rivers including the St. Johns River Suite, left, and the lchetucknee River Room.

trative director of camp ministries. Stillwaters Lodge is surrounded by the beauty of "He leadeth me beside the still waters," from the Santa Fe River and Hornsby Spring Run, com- the 23rd' Psalm, inspired the name for Camp plete with its own island. Soon, a bridge will cross to the island where, from a new gazebo, guests can Kulaqua's new lodge. Stillwaters Lodge is "come apart and rest a while." nestled among the trees by the Santa Fe River. A scenic walking trail will also connect the Lodge with the Camp. Guests can head down the trail at tillwaters Lodge adds a new dimension to the lodging dusk or at dawn, stop to rest in the old-fashioned swing, and hospitality ministry of Camp Kulaqua near High Springs, watch the mist rise off the river as deer graze in the background. SFlorida. Small groups can meet in this peaceful bed and Randee Reynolds, Florida Conference treasurer, suggests breakfast atmosphere with the latest in conference room tech- several benefits of owning this property: nologies, communication systems, and private rooms. + Last year, Camp Kulaqua served more than 45,000 people This 6,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom home is located on and it was necessary, at times, to rent as many as 60 motel 43.85 acres along the left entrance of the Camp. It features sunken rooms away from the Camp to accommodate the large num- living and family rooms with fireplaces, a kitchen with all new ber of guests. The Lodge will help cover these overflow needs appliances, a 10-person spa, a 2,086-square-foot barn, and a boat and, at the same time, retain funds previously paid to area house/slip with a sitting area. Recently remodeled, the lodge motels which will help amortize the cost of the property. will house 20 people and provide conference moms, family-style ee Stillwaters Lodge will help facilitate small group functions. or buffet dining, and private amenities. Every night's stay in- Church planning retreats, conference or hospital committees, cludes breakfast. and community groups can focus on their ministry in a quiet, Last year, when the previ- private, setting. It is also an ideal place for family reunions. ous owner decided to sell, Ownership of this land gives the Camp control of the area Florida Conference was given where the Hornsby Spring Run reaches the Santa Fe River. the first option to buy the con- This allows canoes to reach the River without going across temporary home built in 1983. someone else's The Conference executive property. committee voted to purchase "Through the the property during their De- years. Camp Kul- cember 12, 1999, meeting. aqua has expanded "A previous executive com- its emphasis from a mittee knelt on the banks of youth-only facility Hornsby Spring in 1953. They to one that serves prayed for God's guidance all age groups," whether or not to buy the prop- says Younts. "In a erty. Today, they would be in- continued effort to Linda Owens, manager of spired by the development and meet the needs and The con erence room. Stillwaters Lodge, welcomes usage of Camp Kulaqua and housing prefer- guests for their stay. Mike, how it has met, and continues ences of people, we have progressed from tents and cabins to her husband, is manager of to meet, the camp ministry chalets and mini-lodges. Now, Stillwaters Lodge moves us one the Camp Kulaqua General needs of Florida Conference step closer to being all things to all people by providing a ser- Store, the newest Florida nearly 50 years later," says Phil vice and an atmosphere in which the Holy Spirit can speak to Adventist Book Center. Younts, Conference adminis- small groups."

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CAROLINA • CONFERENCE

The Carolina Conference family is richly blessed with an abundance of senior Seventh-day Adventists. Wednesday evening at the Caro- lina camp meeting, Ken Coonley, presi- Ride participants are Levi New (left), William Whittaker, Kathy New, Cari Frock, dent, paid trib- and Scott Frock. ute to all those over 65 years of age. As spe- The Pathfinders are Riding Again cial recogni- This year the Carolina Teen Pathfind- banner "Pathfinders, Touching Lives for tion, and to ex- ers are pointing their bicycles toward Eternity." press apprecia- Florida as they pedal 320 miles from This year's ride is from September 24- tion to the many faithful Conference Beaufort, S.C., to Camp Kulaqua. Along 27, with 25 riders registered and room for seniors, Coonley gave each senior the way they will be staying overnight in more. Also, corporate sponsors who do- a special gift. public schools and then presenting their nate at least $200 may have their logo dis- "Challenge-Teens for Health" program in played on the biker's clothing. Of course, Elder Coonley spoke warmly of student assemblies. At Camp Kulaqua, all donations, whether private or corpo- the importance to the Lord's work the Carolina Pathfinders will join other rate, are welcomed. To register or get of our "more mature" members in Pathfinders from all over the Southern sponsor information, contact the Confer- the Carolinas. Coonley noted that Union who will be meeting under the ence youth department at (704) 596-3200. the many years of faithful, prayer- ful support from the seniors does Businessman Sells Property for Church not go unnoticed. The recognition ceremony then becomes a member was also the It was one of those miracles where God the building was purchased, renovated and acknowl- works on an ordinary person's heart and declared to be the new home for the New edgment of achieves extraordinary results. Ted Life Fellowship of Seventh-day the "most Peterson was a retired corporate officer Adventists. mature" with the Beneficial Finance Corporation. On opening Sabbath, Ted Peterson was church Peterson and several part- invited to attend. He member in ners were dabbling in real says he came out of cu- attendance. estate in the Boone, N.C., riosity—and in essence, This year area. A member of the lo- never left. "It was those there were cal Adventist church genuinely friendly two in the congregation who were called and explained that people that attracted 98 years of age. Gladis Lowder, their little group was look- me," he says with a big from Fletcher, N.C., and Charley D. ing for property. Peterson newly-baptized be- Mchaffey, of Lake Junaluska. We just happened to have a liever's smile. The Lord honor these "Very Important commercial building for Ted Peterson tells his con- worked with Ted, and People." sale on the main highway version story at the Carolina this May he was bap- going into Boone. And so, camp meeting held in May. tized.

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tarn-Ilinzr AZered,e, R/00/fI1 9.A1 CAROLINA • CONFERENCE BY MARVIN HUNT

. . . with an Agape Feast Good Friday was the day, an Agape Jesus. Especially meaningful for the Feast was the event, and Monroe, N.C., nonAdventist guests was the explanation provided the location for this colorful and of how the Lord set the example of per- informative community outreach program. sonal humility with the institution of the The members of the Monroe company are foot washing service. The Monroe group pioneers in the planting of a new church is continually planning other outreach with the support of Global Missions, in events in hopes of further evangelizing cooperation with ASI. With the addition their city. of 30 guests and friends, the attendance at the feast grew to nearly 60 people. The enthusiastic group gathered around a table

shaped like a cross, ILL and listened while GUPT

members, dressed in OTT period costumes, ex- Attendance doubled when the new

plained the Agape Monroe group held an Agape Feast. Y BY SC theme and took part Members dressed in period costumes:

in dramatizations of Addie Dorough, Becky Mills, and Tom OGRAPH

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Pastor Ordained for the Ministry

Alden J. Ho, the youth pastor of the crash. At the. time he was success- Hendersonville church, was ordained fully using his skills in the photo- into the gospel ministry May 27. Ho graphic field, from the darkroom to was born in Singapore, then immi- salesman and photographer. After grated with his family to Toronto, working in the business world for a Canada, where he grew up. He gradu- number of years, Alden sensed God's ated from Kingsway College before at- directing him into ministry. He later tending Union College as a music edu- returned to school and completed a cation major. masters degree in youth ministry. Alden served as a student mission- Alden resides with Lyne and their ary in Seoul. Korea, where he devel- son, eight-year-old Austin, and twin oped a love for photography. Upon re- 15-month-old daughters. Lauren and turning from Korea, he went on to pur- Madison. sue a media technology in photogra- Present for the ordination service phy degree from Andrews University. were Conference president Ken He met Lyne at Andrews, and they Coonley, secretary Ron Schmidt, were married soon after graduation. ministerial director Jim Davidson. Alden Ho is presently the youth pastor at 'Three months after he was married, and Conference treasurer Rick the Hendersonville church. He is pictured Alden survived an unfortunate plane Russell. here with his wife Lyne at the ordination service.

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