Adventist Community Services- Community-Based Ministries Offer Aid and Opportunities

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Adventist Community Services- Community-based ministries offer aid and opportunities

Conference newsletters inside It• OSi Guestm editorial0 sA , ,, il or How do Adventists demonstrate socialconcern ? COLUMBIA UNION n n Matthew's Gospel, chapters 24 and 25, Jesus has a lot to say Monte Satin Editor about waiting for His return and the end of the world. He speaks IDetherly bate Moo Managing Wm very briefly about the questions of "when," stating clearly "no one RandrHall Assisi:et EMIer I George Johnson 1r. Communication lam/Classified Ads knows" (24:36) and spends three-quarters of the verses on the ques- Greg Kihhtrom Design Intent tions of "what"-what to do while waiting for the Second Advent. Christ says that anyone who spends his or her time engaged in con- The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is minted to inspire confidence in the Saviour and His church flict with other believers (24:49) or withdrawing from the marketplace and serves as a networking tool for sharing methods members, churches and institutions can use in ministry. Address all correspon- (25:25) will end up just like anyone who does not develop the spiritual dence to: Columbia Union VISITOR. Free to Columbia Union members. resources to hold on until the end (25:7-8). In all three cases, the result Non-member subscription-57.50 per year. is finding oneself outside the Kingdom (24:51, 25:11-12, 30). COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE This sermon by Jesus ends with a picture of the judgement day in 5421 TwM Kruk Rood, Columbia, MD 21045 (301) 596-0800 or (410) 997-3414 which it becomes clear that Jesus expects to find His faithful followers engaged in efforts to Itttp://www.celvoillerolos.ery address hunger, poverty, disease, suffering and injustice when He returns (25:31-46). In fact, it says that those who are not so engaged will be greatly disappointed, thrown "into the con- ADMINISTRATION Harold Lee President suming fire prepared for the devil and his angels" (25:41). Edward Motschiedler Secretary Dale Beaulieu Treasurer The Bible clearly teaches that compassion is fundamental to the message and mission of Adventists. Practical acts of compassion outside the Church, in the local community and VICE PRESIDENTS Hamlet Carlow Education the entire world, speak to the reason why Jesus died on the cross, rose again the third day frank Ottati Evangelism and promised to come again. They speak volumes that can never be communicated in Robert Patterson General Counsel Monte Sahlin Creative Ministries words of any kind.

OFFICE OF EDUCATION Once upon a time, when each new member joined the Adventist Church, among the basic Homlet (snow Director Bible studies they took was one entitled "Our Duty to the Poor." If you can get an old copy Frieda Hoffer Associate Ian Kelly Associate of Bible Readings for the Home, published before 1920, you will find that study included. It Valerie Robbins Certification has been taken out of later printings, and for several decades, this teaching was lost. SERVICES In the past 10 to 15 years, the emphasis on active involvement in ministries of compas- Adventist Healtit(are Ron Wrsbey Board Chair sion has begun to return. Adventists show their social concern by supporting the work of Eammun mama the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) overseas. They also have the op- Denise Volenzuela Director Management Inforrnoron Sewer, portunity of becoming personally involved in local community action through Adventist Harold Greene Director Durso, Kindopp Assistant Community Services (ACS), which has become the domestic branch of ADRA here in the Preethie Meesorapu Assistant United States. Plant Don Settle Director On pages 4-5, you may read a report on the five ACS agencies in the Columbia Union that Revolving fund qualify as "ADRA Affiliates." Perhaps you are among those who need to read this report in order Peggy Lee Secretary Treasurer Peggy Jean Lee Assistant to discover that what you thought you knew about "Community Services" is not true anymore. Treasury Carol Wright Undertreosurer As an Adventist Church member, you can be proud of our social action agencies. ADRA is Deanna Trimarchi Assistant recognized by the United Nations and has written agreements with 140 national govern- hust/PARI. Robert Panerson Director ments. The national director of ACS was presented an Outstanding Public Service Award by the Federal government in 1994, and ACS has written agreements recognizing it as a full- LOCAL CONFERENCES blown national charity with the American Red Cross, the United Way's Combined Federal ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kibble, President; Robert Booker, Visitor (onespondent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (610) 326- Campaign, the Federal and many state governments. ACS has a contract with the Corpora- 4610. tion for National Service allocating it a number of AmeriCorps workers and has received ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President; Robert (. Lewis, Visitor Cones. pondent; 1339 E. Brood St., Columbus, 011 43205. Telephone: (614) 252- significant grants from corporate donors such as the McCormick Foundation in Chicago, Illi- 5271. nois, and Worthington Foods in Columbus, Ohio. CHESAPEAKE: Needle Harsombe, President; Rob Vondeman, Visitor Correspondent; 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. (410) 995-1910; This past year, 341 ACS units across North America met the needs of 1.5 million people Washington, DC., area, (301) 596-5600. MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, President; Cheri Hawkins, Visitor struggling with poverty, disaster and other human needs. Some 19,000 volunteers and fewer Correspondent; 1400 liberrs St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. (3041 422. 4581. than 100 paid staff (many of them part-time) utilized $6.4 million in cash donations and NEW JERSEY: Dowell (how, President and Visitor (onespondent; 2160 $13.7 million of gifts-in-kind (most of it food) to provide a wide array of services to inner- Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. (609) 392-7131. OHIO: Rol Milken, President; Bette Tosco°, Visitor Correspondent; P.O. Box city children, homeless adults, disaster survivors and families in crisis. About 300,000 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. (7401 397-4665. Adventist Church members helped by raising funds, gathering donated goods, etc. PENNSYLVANIA: Mike Couley; President; Celina Worley, VisitorConespondent; 120 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. (610) 314-8331. ABC P.O. Box Seventh-day Adventists do care about their communities. The Adventist Church does make 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. (6101 5625156. a visible impact, at least in some places. ADRA overseas and ACS at home are the vehicles POTOMAC: Herbert Broeckel, President; Sue Bendall, Visitor Correspondent; 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. (540) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takama Park, MD 20912. (3011439-0100. that Adventists have through which to demonstrate their social concern and the compassion Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, MD of Jesus Christ. 21740. Volume 104 Number 6 Monte Sahlin is vice president for creative ministries at the Columbia Union Conference and serves as editor of the Visitor.

2 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Contents Getting ready to Adventist Community Services meet Jesus 4 "Windows to compassion" by Kimberly Juste Maran flu' local congregation is the central focus and driving force of the Adventist Choi, h; therefore, the energies of the conferences and union will be directed toward making it successful as a spiritual, educational and evangelistic center.

any Seventh-day Adventist congregations are giving each member family a copy of a little paperback entitled Getting Ready to Meet Columbia Union :mJesus this spring. Along with the book are covenant response cards 6 for each member. College Gateway The book outlines practical keys to preparing spiritually for last-day events 7 and Christ's second coming. "It will help you plan personal daily devotions, your prayer life, volunteering in service to Christ and other spiritual activities to Adventist Community Services nurture your relationship with Jesus," said Cyril Miller, vice president for evangelism at the North American Division headquarters of the Seventh-day Ad- "Tutoring for tomorrow" ventist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. by Margo Haskins Miller is chair of the national campaign to encourage basic spiritual disci- plines among Church members, utilizing the book and a covenant with Christ. Neville Harcombe, president of the Chesapeake Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is chairing the campaign in the eight-state region served by 9-12 A Healing Ministry the Columbia Union Conference. Topics covered in a practical way in the book include making a covenant with 13-16 Your Resource Guide God, how to pray, how to fast, how to witness and how to study the Adventist heritage in the writings of Ellen G. White. It also includes God's grace and en- 17-20 BMA Communiqué abling power, how to respond to God and how to prepare for the promised out- pouring of the Holy Spirit in "the latter rain." 21-24 Mission Ohio The book was printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. If you did not get a copy from your local church, you can purchase one from your 25-2S Pennsylvania Pen local Adventist Book Center at (800) 765-6955. Many congregations and some conferences are using other material for their 29-32 Allegheny East Exposé participation in the national campaign. Some are using the "Connections" curriculum to help mem- 33-36 Dateline New Jersey bers find the unique calling of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Others are focusing on small-group min- 37-11 Potomac People istries and using a new series of study guides entitled "Growing Together." It helps people learn 15-1S Chesapeake Challenge new and deeper approaches to prayer, quiet time, Bible study and spiritual mentoring. 19-52 Mountain Viewpoint A list of recommended resources can be obtained from your local conference office. Information about 53-51 Bulletin Board "Connections" or the "Growing Together" small- Pastor Rick Rem- group study guides can be obtained from the Center mers presents a 55 Last Words for Creative Ministry at (800) 272-4664. book to Faith Blair.

Columbia Union Conference resource & response The affects of NET'98 ore still being felt throughout the Columbia Union. How was your church line—you call, we listen and respond! involved? What was the outcome? Send your stories (200-600 words) and photos to Kimberly baste Moran, Columbia Union Visitor, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045; send by E-mail to [email protected]; or send a fax to (4101997-7420. Deadline: May 30. Other topics the Visitor will be addressing: Pastor Appreciation Deadline: April 19 Church/school Choirs Deadline: May 30 1.800.SDA.PWS Adventist Health are Deadline: lune 30 http://www.columbiaunion.org • CompuServe 7461 7,420 • Randy [email protected] VISITOR, Mamh15,1999 3 Adventist Community Services KIMBERLY LUSTE MARAN

Adventist Community Service CI eyit uthor Norbert Blei, in his 1987 work entitled Harbor. This Baltimore community is the quintessential Neighborhood, described how windows affected blue-collar neighborhood. the people in his town: "Neighborhood people The Adventist Community Services van ministry kept a trained eye on passing life... Many times, paved the way into this unreached neighborhood and, day and night, someone would be watching through help and funding by ASI, mobilized hundreds someone pass by, something going on in or of volunteers to help with a neighborhood kids' club, across the street. It wasn't being nosy or a busybody so tutoring and health education classes . After an exten- much as the real need to turn one's back periodically on sive evangelism series in 1994, a small congregation of the household... and look out the window to see what newly baptized members was started. An old ware- was going on in the world. Sometimes to even imagine house was purchased for the what might be going on." church and service center. Windows not only show us what waits outside, they About 6,000 people are give us a world of opportunities—a portal into possibilities. touched each year with health Community service is a window to compassion— screenings and a feeding pro- showing us who needs help and who can give it. Along gram for the homeless. For $5, with the many congregation-based initiatives such as community members can receive food pantries, clothing drives and health education pro- necessary check-ups and screen- grams that span the Columbia Union, there are five ings, a program that grew out of major Adventist Community Services units who have the soup kitchen. "Ellen White's attained the status of Affiliates with the Adventist De- vision of a city center has be- velopment and Relief Agency (ADRA). Each is come a reality in downtown Bal- unique—focused on their own area's windowscape. timore," comments founding Pastor Willis Dagenais. Here's a brief picture of each. The privilege of kindness Rest for the weary It was the Barberton, Ohio, church's mission—"to The W.C. Atkinson Memorial Center was built in the glorify God and help our community and ourselves find early 1920s by African-American physician Whittier C. a meaning-ful relationship with Jesus Christ"—that Atkinson. The structure, before being purchased by the motivated the congregation's members to find a way to Allegheny East Conference in September 1988, housed a alleviate the suffering and needs of their community. 120-bed hospital that functioned until 1978. Following the commission of Revelation 14:6-10, the After extensive renovations costing about $2.6 mil- Barberton church sponsored the creation of an lion, paid for by public and private agencies and founda- Adventist Community Services center to serve the tion investors, Atkinson now offers four different greater Akron, Ohio, area. "services" for the community: emergency housing, cloth- The center, located at 223 Second Street NW in ing and meals for the homeless; permanent, affordable Barberton, offers community members food and cloth- housing for low- and moderate-income individuals in an ing, encouraging those it helps to further their education 18-unit apartment complex; social services, education and seek employment, to learn to live within their means programs and health-care services for community mem- and to show them the love of Jesus. Through programs bers; and community service projects, community volun- such as the "New Start Bakery" and community preg- teer opportunities and education to promote community nancy outreach, the center not only aids the community, involvement and cohesiveness. but also enables neighbors to help neighbors. Inside the neat, red brick facilities located on East Chest- According to Barberton ACS Director Joan Woods, nut Street in Coates-ville, Pennsylvania, "Many of our volunteers come back to help after they is a staff committed to giving excellent have been helped and [some] are friends of people who care for those who have fallen upon have worked for us before. Many of our workers are difficult times. The Atkinson center relatives of another worker or a neighbor." During truly provides rest for the weary and an 1997, the Barberton ACS center helped more than answer to prayer for many members of 4,000 adults and 2,500 children. the community. It also gives those who have been helped a chance to volunteer Partnering for people and help another. The Good Neighbor House is committed to offering a full ministry of physical, mental and spiritual assis- Good news in a blue-collar community tance by providing food and clothing, medical screen- In 1993, Chesapeake Conference President Wayne ing and care, professional counseling and adult Coulter shared the vision for planting an inner-city education programs for vocational and life skills. church and launched the Pigtown project. Pigtown is a Several local churches established this ACS center in neighborhood just south of Camden Yards and the Inner order to serve the greater Dayton, Ohio, community.

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• rs offer aid and opportunities Located on South Patterson Boulevard, the Good ACS serves the Silver Spring area through educa- Neighbor House offers classes such as English as a sec- tional programs, a food pantry, clothing and household ond language, life skills such as NEWSTART pro- provisions, spiritual support and counseling, emergency grams, stop-smoking classes, parenting classes, tax financial assistance, referral assistance, a "sliding scale" preparation and substance abuse programs, a food pan- medical clinic (partnered with Mobile Medical Care) try, clothing, household and furniture provisions, a and a thrift shop. medical and dental clinic and job search assistance. Along with being the local GNH is partnering with Kettering Medical Center, ADRA affiliate, the agency, Kettering College of Medical Arts and Spring Valley with a staff of executive di- Academy, as well as many agencies in the community it rector, bilingual counselor serves. Partnering for people is part of the center's mis- and many volunteers, assists sion and according to Executive Director Sung Kwon, more than 6,000 people each "The Good Neighbor House is a demonstration that year. ACS strives to serve we are all washed by the blood of the Lamb. It is not and minister to the commu- who we are, but who we belong to that gives us the nity as Jesus did while on ability to make GNH a reality." earth, reaching out with a human touch. The human touch The big picture Adventist Community Services of Greater-Washington We need to see the "big picture." Look out your has helped its neighbors in the Silver Spring, Maryland, window and see who you can help. With a little imagi- area for more than 15 years. Supported by the Beltsville, nation and dedication, you can bring about positive Burnt Mills, New Hope, Silver Spring, Sligo and Takoma change. For more information on ACS and how to be- Park churches, ACS continues to provide services that al- come involved call (800) 381-7171. low, according to Executive Director Virletta Bryant, "the disenfranchised in the community to find nurture and en- Kimberly Luste Maran is managing editor of the Columbia couragement, [as well as] life skills and coping tools." Union Visitor.

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Views from the Gateway MEM Linda Lundberg, associate vice president for the Adult Evening Program Approximately two years ago, the Columbia Union College administration and board of trustees approved a strategic plan for the establishment of off-site locations for non-traditional programs. A task force had already met and suggested to prioritize locations. The Adult Evening Program staff began the difficult but exhilarating process of gathering market information and preparing proposals. The board approved the initial proposal to develop the first off-site in upper Montgomery County, Maryland, and things seemed to be moving quickly. As is often the case, plans can sometimes change form, slow down and seem as though they may not come to fruition. In reflecting on this process of the past two years, I am reminded of Proverbs 16:9, which refers to our planning as the Lord's directing our steps. We need to plan, but we also need to trust in the Lord's choice of timing and in His direction. This past fall, a site was finally secured in Gaithersburg, right off 1-270. The college has now received approval from the Middle States Association and from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to establish off-site locations. Equipment is on order, electrical work is in process, and the Columbia Union College sign has been installed on the front of the building. Daytime credit and non-credit training courses began in early March, with the first Adult Evening Program major courses i. COLUMBI t UNION COLLEGI beginning in late March. CairM1r,w, realer I am gaining new insights into planning processes and waiting on the Lord. A vision for the college's future is about to become an in-sight reality. Please keep us in your prayers as we expand our educational ministry to our community. If you or someone you know is interested in completing a bachelor's degree or taking training courses in the Gaithersburg area, please give us a call toll-free at (877) 246-2225. Perhaps we can be of help in making a deferred goal an in- AEP's off-site lac • ion sight reality.

atewa to Christmas Mike Moulder and Wendy Selvage enjoy Gateway to Christmas. Amanda Mutchler, junior communication major The students at Columbia which was tallied as the People's club's pro- Union College busily decorated Choice Award. Other awards duction of their rooms with different holiday were judged by people from the "The themes, changed from their nor- community. After the winners Grinch mal school attire of jeans and T- were chosen, students proceeded That Stole shirts to suits and dresses and to the banquet. Christ- prepared for the exciting evening The cafeteria had been trans- mas." Af- to come. On the night of Decem- formed into a Christmas wonder- ter the ber 12, CUC held its annual open land filled with lights and gifts. play, each house and Gateway to Christmas Upon entering the room, guests student banquet. were greeted by people taking pic- wrapped The night of events started at tures by Christmas trees and hand- Christmas gifts for needy children. tions. The evening was fun for 6:30 p.m. with the girls' dorm ing out complementary Gateway The gifts were sent to children in everyone and a great way to start open house. Guests paraded to Christmas picture frames to Honduras and the nearby TESS the Christmas season. "The through the dorm inspecting keep them in. A delicious dinner Community Center of Montgom- event was well attended, and it rooms and decorations. At the end was served by the faculty and staff, ery County. has grown into a special CUC of their visit, each guest was given followed by an assortment of des- To end the evening, students tradition," said Linda Williams, the opportunity to vote on what serts. After the meal, students toured the men's dorm and associate vice president for stu- room he or she enjoyed the most, were entertained by the drama judged their rooms and decora- dent services.

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Amanda Mutchier, junior communication major Only a few days after Christ- Carnegie Hall. As soon as their Hotel in mas Day, the New England performance at Carnegie was Kingston, Youth Ensemble returned to over, they boarded a plane for Ja- the capital CUC for a concert tour. Al- maica. The warm climate and hos- of Jamaica. though this may seem like an in- pitality greeted them the moment All the pro- convenience to their vacation, it they arrived. The Ensemble spent ceeds from definitely had its benefits. the week performing and enjoy- tickets sales The Ensemble started the ex- ing the island attractions. were donated to Andrews Memo- Calendar of Events tensive tour with a performance at They spent some time sight rial Hospital, the Adventist hospital seeing and visiting the fa- in Jamaica. =11 mous Dunns River Falls. After spending a week in Ja- 16 Men's Baseball Another highlight was per- maica, they boarded a plane bound Women's Softball forming at numerous five- for California and spent the follow- 17 NAD Campus Ministries trip star beach resorts and being week touring Southern Califor- through 3/21 ing invited to use their ho- nia. Although this was a more in- 18 Men's Baseball tel accommodations for tense schedule, they still were able 19 Women's Softball free! "The beaches were to visit the beach several times 21 CUC Baseball/Softball Tournament absolutely perfect," said during their visit to the West Coast. 22 SA Jazz and Java Dan Malarek, a second- After a very exciting and exhaust- year member. ing few weeks, the NEYE finally 23 Women's Softball In the midst of many per- returned to CUC, refreshed and 24 Men's Baseball NEYE takes a moment to relax on the beaches of Negril. formances in Jamaica, they ready to start school again. 26 Men's Baseball held a concert at the Hilton 26-21 Keough Lectureship 28 Business Club trip to Toronto 31 Job Fair '99 [0111•IMMMMMITE11

Lauren Pervis, sophomore journalism I Women's Softball major Every year at CUC during the Bass Memorial Academy, 2 Tenebrae Service r Attention lawyers! SMA Retreat through 4/4 Christmas holiday, the Columbia Cordova, Tennessee, Madison The Center for Law and Public I Collegiate Chorale and Pro Musica Adventist Academy, Highland 4 Easter Policy and CUC invite Adventist choirs go on tour. This year, they Academy, Georgia-Cumberland 6 Men's Baseball lawyers and government policy began in sunny Florida. Academy, Atlanta and 8 Nursing Alumni Education makers to a conference on "What The choirs left from BWI Air- Collegedale, Tennessee. Conference Does it Mean to Make a Public port on January I and landed in "Our best concert was at 9-11 Alumni Weekend Witness?" on April 2-3. For more Orlando, Florida. The choirs Southern," said Dr. James 10 Theology Senior Dedication information, please call Roy stayed at Forest Lake Academy Bingham, the choirs' director. Nursing Dedication Branson at (202) 547-7440. for the first night. The next morn- "The concerts at Madison Acad- L _J 11 Business Club Banquet ing, they performed at the emy and Georgia-Cumberland 14 Blood Drive academy's church, then left for an were also high points. We had so IS Division of Arts and Communication evening concert in Avon Park, many high points." The choirs Awards Banquet Florida. The choirs stayed over- returned to CUC on Sunday, * Home athletic games noted only night at church members' houses January 10. to rest up for the following day at The Columbia Collegiate Cho- Disney World. rale and Pro Musica won't rest After this one-day vacation, long. They will be finishing up a the choirs left on an extensive busy touring schedule this semes- columbia union college news march 1999 road trip. Over the course of six ter and have tentative plans to days, the choirs visited Mont- visit Australia this summer. gomery, Alabama, New Orleans, y is published in the Visitor each month by Columbia Union College • President: Charles Scnven • Editor: Jen Caracole • Communication Consultant: George Johnson Jr. • 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 • (800) 835-4212 • hltp://wwwcuc.edu VISITOR, March 15, 1999 7

Adventist Community Services MARGO HASKINS Totorin• for tomorrow Literac ro • ram initiate • in t ree communities he goal of making a difference through volunteer Sharon Coles, tutoring is shared by many people, including the an environmental T following: Colin Powell, President Bill Clinton engineer, has been and all of the living former U.S. Presidents, as well as tutoring for about many nationally recognized educators, active and re- a year at Gospel tired. The Literacy Program, spongsored by Sligo Rescue Ministries. Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, is part of the Alli- Sharon reports: ance for Youth Project, a joint initiative of Adventist "It's the highlight Community Services and the Youth Net. At the of my week. I'm President's Summit, ACS made a commitment on be- always impressed half of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to launch with how hard the 100 community-based tutoring sites. students try and The Literacy Program was inspired by a Columbia how eager they are to better themselves. I receive much more energy than I give." The value of learning to read well is stressed by Principal Spears, a former professor of education at Howard University in Washington, D.C.. Says Spears: "It's extremely important that we help children learn to read and help them enjoy reading, thus avoiding what's called 'a reading crisis.' Children can travel around the world through books! Learning to read well helps children prepare for the 20th century and beyond." The Literacy Program now has requests from the Union College politics class taught by Dr. Roy Bran- three sites for more volunteer tutors for specific stu- son, conversations with Rudy Torres, former Sligo dents. Persons interested in making a significant differ- church pastor, and then initiated by Dr. Myschelle ence in the life of a young person are encouraged to Spears, principal of the Sligo Elementary School, Dr. consider becoming a tutor. For more information about Margo Haskins and other persons in the Takoma Park, becoming involved as a tutor with the Literacy Pro- Maryland, area. Jose Rojas, director of YouthNet for gram, please call Margo Haskins at (301) 598-0096 or the North American Division, and Sandra Brown, na- (202) 789-1839. tional program coordinator, have provided valuable support and resources. Margo Haskins is coordinator of the Literacy Program and works as During the 1997-98 academic year, tutors who vol- the associate director and coordinator of volunteers for the School unteered were trained and placed in three sites: the of Tommorrow at Gospel Rescue Ministries in Washington, D.C. Sligo school, John Nevins Andrews school and the School of Tomorrow at Gospel Rescue Ministries in Washington, D.C. The Literacy Program continues to grow, with tutors working in these three sites. Responses from tutors and the people tutored reflect the positive benefits. Lauren Mustard, age 10, said: "My grades really went up after I was tutored. The tutor was really fun." Delores Maupin, a retired educator and avid supporter of the initiative, indicated that she enjoyed working with Lauren. "Lauren is an enthusiastic, eager learner. It's a real joy working with her," stated Maupin. "I find it very rewarding to be able to challenge a young mind. For me, tutoring is a wonderful opportunity for service—a chance to share my own knowledge and life's experiences; a chance to become a learner; and a chance to make a difference in a young person's life."

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Licaconnection ion rom the earliest days of our denominational history, students. It was a natural for Kettering Medical Center to be we have taken seriously the injunction to educate, to very central to this new and lasting educational opportunity. make disciples, to train and to replicate the expertise KCMA and Graduate Medical Education are not the Fgiven to us through others in the operation of our only educational opportunities available at KMC. The health-care institutions. When the Kettering family invited only hospital to offer Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in Seventh-day Adventists to build and operate a new hospital Dayton is KMC. Medical research is ongoing at KMC in in South Dayton, Ohio, that invitation included a graduate several areas. The original commitment from the Kettering medical education program. It originally included a school family and their continued desire to assist have allowed of medicine, but denominational officials determined that equipment and funding for education that a normal com- the medical school in Loma Linda was enough challenge munity hospital would not have. for a growing denomination. Health care and education will al- From day one, Kettering Medical Our future vision and mission will ways be closely aligned. As Medicare Center operated Kettering College of and the government take costs from the Medical Arts. KCMA, for most of its always include interaction be- health care system, however, it is be- history, has operated as a two-year, coming very difficult to move into the very focused educational facility, of- tween medicine and education. future with all of the various offerings fering majors in allied health pro- of the past. New ways are being found grams to assist the medical center with a steady inflow of to fund these important programs. Foundation and grant nurses and other needed health professionals. Today, they monies have taken on new importance. We are developing also grant four-year degrees in nursing and physician assis- various institutes of excellence within the medical center, tant programs. and we will endow these to provide ongoing research and KCMA is not the entire story on education at Kettering educational opportunities in the future. Medical Center. Almost from the beginning, Kettering has The dream of the founders that included a strong edu- offered Graduate Medical Education (GME) through vari- cational program at Kettering Medical Center lives on ous medical residency programs. GME developed a strong and requires far more than a commu- relationship with the Loma Linda University School of nity hospital normally offers. Our fu- Medicine that has continued through the years. Later, the ture vision and mission will always Wright State University School of Medicine was located in include interaction between medicine Dayton. Instead of building a university hospital, they used and education. several area hospitals as training facilities for their medical

is published in the Visitor each month by Adventist Ron M. Wisbey is chairman of Adventist IlealiliCare in the Columbia Union. HealthCare and Kettering Medical Center. Editor: Kimberly Luste Maran • Mid-Atlantic HealthCare Liaison: Ron M. Wisbey Regional correspondents: Deborah McCollough • Robert Jepson

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D r e becom at Ke ttering ily dream became reality when the first class graduated from the Kettering College of Medical Arts (KCMA). Three decades later, there are more than 4,000 KCMA graduates caring for patients in health-care facilities located around the globe. As KCMA students have graduated and moved on, so has the college. In 1997, KCMA became the first and only college in southwest Ohio to offer a bachelor of science in health pro- fessions degree. The bac- calaureate program offers specialty tracks in physician assistant, respiratory care, advanced imaging and interdisci- plinary studies. In addition, KCMA offers associate programs in nursing, advanced place- ment nursing, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine, advanced imaging, medical sono- graphy, respiratory care, physician assistant, general education and the pre-professional program that provides students with a solid foundation for further edu- A student works in the radiologic sciences and imaging program at Kettering. cation in a variety of medical fields. he unique link between education and health care at KCMA offers a high quality education at about Kettering Medical Center may not be immediately half the cost of other private Adventist colleges. "Our T visible to patients, but the connection is strong and is graduates pass their boards," Peter Bath, D.Min., making a difference not just to people in Dayton, but is president of KCMA, says. "The national board ex- literally impacting the health of people around the world. amination pass rate for the KCMA physician assis- Thirty-five years ago, a dream was realized when the family tant program is 98 percent. In fact, one of our 1998 of world-renowned inventor Charles F. Kettering proudly graduates had the highest score in the nation." watched as the doors of Kettering Medical Center opened for The college provides students with a safe campus the Dayton community. Five years later, another Kettering fam- that is attached to KMC's Kettering Memorial

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transferred to KCMA in 1996 from Columbia Union College. "I came to realize that in a very direct way, I want to help people be healthier and happier. At KCMA, I'm learning about Christian caring, making a healthier community and loving everyone no matter what their opinions or background." As part of his clinical nursing education, Lester has observed surgeries and rotated through medical-surgical units, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry and, before graduation in May, he Below: KCMA Math Instructor Ed Pecce hopes to explains a formula during a class. Bottom: complete Lester Ortiz transferred from Columbia Union College to Kettering in 1996. a clinical rotation Kettering College of Medical Arts students take a break in the outside from their busy schedules. emergency depart- Hospital, thus permitting students to network with one of ment. the most progressive medical facilities in the area. Lester KCMA contracts with more than 40 different health-care feels he facilities for clinical experience, and most students are has had placed in clinical settings within two to three weeks of be- the most ginning a program. KCMA's student-to-faculty ratio is 10 impact on to one. The average class size is 20 students. patients "KCMA is a unique organization," explains Dr. Bath. when he "Usually, it is a university that operates a hospital. But in took time KCMA's case, we're a college that is operated by a hospi- to stop tal. Even more importantly, KCMA is a Christian college and talk. operated by an Adventist hospital that is committed to pro- "One viding the best of Christian education available for the evening, I community and the church." walked in And that's an important distinction. Just ask nursing stu- the wrong room. I apologized dent Lester Ortiz. and turned to leave when the "I felt I was led to Kettering College," Lester says, who patient, an elderly woman, said: 'I don't think Physician assistant students practice on each other. God loves me anymore.' I had to stop and speak to her," Lester says. He knelt on the floor by her bed and they talked face to face. "She wanted God to make her better," Lester explains. "She prayed, but she didn't get any answers. She felt God had left her." Together, they talked about God and said a prayer. When Lester left, the woman was comforted by the realization that God would never leave her. "Those are the types of moments that make nursing worthwhile," Lester explains. "At KCMA, the spiritual dimension of caring makes the 'right arm of the message' really work," Dr. Bath says. "There is no more important field in which ministry can take place than that of health care."

11 -4isiai41514a Nsad Information gram certification. To receive program Adventist HealthCare certification, the program must excel in the following areas: emergency pre- Generosity of Adventist HealthCare paredness, updated policies and proce- staff allows families to celebrate dures, documentation, outcomes, risk holidays stratification, equipment maintenance Once again, Adventist HealthCare and patient and family education. employees responded with generosity This was the first time that AACVPR to underprivileged families in the has offered program certification and community during the holiday season. Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Reha- A total of 10 families comprised of bilitation Centers is one of the first pro- 14 adults and 29 children benefited grams to be certified nationwide. Only from food and gifts from Washington two programs in the state of Maryland Adventist Hospital employees this are certified, and Adventist HealthCare season. Employees of Shady Grove WAH employees collected holiday Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers is proud gifts for local families. From left to to be one of them. Adventist Hospital and the support right: Alice Khalil, administration; center also contributed gifts and Katrina Leftridge, social work; money to Project HO HO, a project Odette Forrest, Risk Management; First local baby of the new year that assisted about 20 families and Anita Clemmer, administration; born at Shady Grove charities in the community during the Susan Callicott, physician relations The first baby born in the new year holiday season. and Cathy Livingston, social work. to residents of the Washington, D.C., The WAH social work department WAH administrative offices, patient metro area was born at Shady Grove met six of the families while they relations, risk management and ac- Adventist Hospital. Katherine were receiving care at WAH, and four counting. Individuals from security, Figueroa and Luis Montiseno of families were referred from the neigh- utilization management and other de- Gaithersburg are the proud parents of borhood social service agency, TESS. partments also made contributions. Steven Austin Montiseno Figueroa. The families sponsored by SGAH em- The seven-pound, 14-ounce baby boy ployees were referred through the Adventist cardiac rehab centers was born at 12:05 a.m. on January 1, City of Rockville. granted national certification 1999, after 16 hours of labor. Participating departments included In January, the American Associa- When Steven was born, the clock in the center for organizational learning, tion of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary the operating room had stopped. A nursing administration, social work, Rehabilitation (AACVPR) granted all nurse called the telephone company Takoma Business Academy, the emer- three (Takoma Park, Rockville and to confirm Steven's time of birth, gency department, laboratory/blood Laurel) Adventist HealthCare Cardiac 12:05 a.m., four minutes before the bank, department of cardiology, Rehabilitation Centers national pro- next baby was born in the area.

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Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. 2101 Fairland Road Kettering Workers' Care Springbrook Adventist Nursing and 10800 Lockwood Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20904 2023 Springboro West Rehabilitation Center Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 384-6161 Dayton, OH 45439 12325 New Hampshire Avenue 9430 Key West Ave. #205 (513) 293-7770 Silver Spring, MD 20904 Hackettstown Community Hospital Gaithersburg, MD 20850 (301) 622-4600 651 Willow Grove St. Kettering Youth Services (301) 681-9760 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 5350 Lamme Rd. Sycamore Glen Retirement Adventist Preferred Nursing and (908) 852-5100 Kettering, OH 45439 Community Home Assistance 317 Sycamore Glen Dr. Kettering Breast Evaluation Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 10800 Lockwood Dr. Miamisburg, OH 45342 Centers 9901 Medical Center Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20901 (513) 866-2984 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 681-9602 Kettering, OH 45429 (301) 279-6000 Sycamore Hospital Adventist Senior Living Services 2150 Leiter Road (937) 299-0099 Shady Grove Adventist Nursing 9430 Key West Ave. Miamisburg, OH 45342 Kettering Medical Center Home and Rehabilitation Center Rockville, MD 20850 (513) 866-0551 Care 9701 Medical Center Dr. (301) 309-0660 1259 East Dorothy Lane Rockville, MD 20850 Washington Adventist Hospital The Atrium (Assisted Living Center) Kettering, OH 45419 (301) 424-6400 7600 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 9701 Medical Center Dr. (937) 296-7820 Sligo Creek Nursing and (301) 891-7600 Rockville, MD 20850 Kettering Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center (301) 424-2224 3535 Southern Blvd. 7525 Carroll Ave. Fairland Adventist Nursing and Kettering, OH 45429 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Rehabilitation Center (937) 298-4331 (301) 270-4200 12 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 FOR MINISTRY IN YOUR OME, WORKPLACE, COMMUNITY AND CHURCH •

By Donald Martin song lyrics, readings or other works. music. However, program producers should Copyright is the ownership of an The unauthorized copying of significant avoid long passages of quoting or copying from a original creative expression such as literature, portions of a hymnal would also be an infringe- non-musical work that is not covered by the music, visual art or anything else that the human ment. The hymnal itself enjoys copyright pro- station's blanket license. Such licenses also do mind can create and record in a fixed medium. A tection as a compilation, regardless of the status of not cover the reproduction and distribution to copyright gives the owner the exclusive right to individual works within the hymnal. the public of taped copies of programs. Copy- reproduce, perform, publish, display or distribute Local churches can purchase for a modest righted material in the program would be subject the work. The copyright owner may give away, cost based on the size of the usual attendance at sell, lose or license any of these rights, either worship a blanket license to cover many such uses to liability for copying and/or distribution temporarily or permanently. from an organization called Christian Copyright whether or not a fee is charged for the tape. Copyright infringement is considered a type of Licensing International. They can be contacted at theft and can result in criminal penalties. Many (800) 234-2446 or online at www.ccli.com. On line ministries aspects of local church ministries touch on Posting material on a World Wide Web site copyright issues. The law allows free use of copyrighted works in some religious or educa- Bulletins and newsletters is "publication" for purposes of copyright law, and tional contexts. However, many uses still incur Be sure that the art used on bulletin covers results in copyright liability. ASCAP and BMI sell obligation to the copyright owner even though has been properly licensed. Most commercially blanket music licenses to web site owners, which they occur in church or under church auspices. prepared bulletin stock will come with ade- cover most music. For all other copyrighted Here are some practical factors to consider. quate safeguards for the cover art. In any works, the site proprietor should either obtain printed matter, take care to avoid extensive permission or restrict the use to a "fair use." Sabbath school and worship quotations from copyrighted sources unless you have the copyright owner's permission. A services short passage may qualify as a "fair use," for Donald Martin is a media attorney in the Afthough many traditional hymns have passed which there would not be liability. However, Washington, D.C., area. He is a graduate of into the public domain and are no longer subject the question of when an excerpt becomes too Columbia Union College and a former gen- to copyright, contemporary music, including long for "fair use" is complex and requires eral manager of radio station WGTS. He reworkings of traditional pieces, almost always is careful analysis. assists clients nationwide in broadcasting and protected by copyright. The law specifically Books clearly labeled as "clip art" are media matters such as FCC exempts from copyright liability a live performance licensing, copyrights and usually intended to come with permission during a trademarks. He has advised to use the enclosed materials within a religious and/or represented many < limited range, such as the local church service. ae. Adventist media min- However, that purchased the book. Be sure to istries; the General 20cou%ide that ex- read carefully the "fine print" on the Conference, unions information, tips and emption does copyright page. The same is true of and conferences in articles to enhance your ministry not cover CD-ROM clip art. media matters; and ancillary Editor-. Denise Leon Valenzuela laymen with inde- activities such Broadcast ministries pendent media All of the resources, unless as the copy- projects. He publishes A broadcast is a "performance" under otherwise indicated, are available ing and a monthly newsletter, copyright law. The radio or TV station will have at your Adventist Book Center distribution of ANTENNA, about current events and issues or by calling (800) 765-6955. song sheets primary responsibility to the copyright owner in the field of broadcast law. Mr. Martin may Even though they are not all or the for such a performance, but the program be contacted by telephone at 703-671 8887; published by our publishing projection on producer shares in that responsibility. fax at (703) 671- 8942; or E-mail at houses, with a little creativity, a viewing Stations generally have blanket licenses from [email protected]. they can be adapted for our use. screen of ASCAP and BMI to cover the broadcast of

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Why not try a Adventist Deaf Genesis Ministries Seminar? inaugural event Byard Parks, an Adventist pastor in Colorado, The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Adventist recently finished a series of evangelistic meetings Deaf Ministries was held on Sunday, November 8. on the book of Genesis. The series was called The nevi ministry is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. "Genesis: Key to the Next Millennium." Individual and led by Director Thompson Kay and Evan- audio cassettes can be purchased for $3.50 or the gelism Director David Trexler. Its mission is to whole series of 12 sermons for $35. Just send a encourage and support effective evangelizing and Project • check to: LifeSource, P.O. Box 25339, Colorado discipleship of the deaf and to promote their role Springs, CO 80936-5339. in the church and its decisions. Contact Adventist Steps to Christ Sermon titles include: Deaf Ministries at: (402) 477-3346; I I Y (text STEPS TO CHRIST can be distributed to • Night I —"Power for Living" phone): (402) 477- 4538; Fax: (402) 477-8910. every household in your church territory or any • Night 2—"What on Earth Am I Doing specific zip code. This service is provided to on Earth?" congregations, evangelistic teams and other local • Night 3—"Good Angels, Bad Angels, Jesus ministries by a recognized ASI ministry named and You." YOUTHNET Project: Steps to Christ. The cost is $39.95 per • Night 4—"The Lie, the Legacy, the Liberty" 100 homes in one zip code area or less for larger • Night 5—"How to Have a Heaven eXtreme quantities. For more information write or call: Made Home." Project: Steps to Christ, P.O. Box 361, Brushton, • Night 6—"Vitamins C and Vitamins You NY 129 I 6; phone (518) 358-2541; fax to (518) Don't See." evangelism 358-3028: or E-mail to Steps@northnet. • Night 7—"The Enticement of Evil" An unconventional • Night 8—"Bridge Across Time" approach to evangelism • Night 9—"Are All the Children in?" that targets youth and • Night I0—"The Joy of the Judgement" young adults is spreading Q • Night I 1—"The Grateful Dead" across North America f) • Night I2—"The Seal of Eden and the Mark like a prairie fire. The of the Snake" eXtreme Team is a young adult revival and evangelistic team that An outreach travels around using music, drama, the spoken idea: Christian word and multimedia effects to present Jesus Christ. Well-assured They are sponsored by the NAD Youth media cafe Department and the Center for Youth Christian Science Reading Rooms Evangelism. Brian Yeager, traveling health have become a familiar sight in cities director, and his team are available to WellAssured is a new set of study guides across America. Why not create come to camps, camp meetings, youth designed to educate users about healthy lifestyle Christian Media Cafes where peo- rallies, academies, colleges and issues. Each guide provides practical scientific ple can come to read Adventist/ schools. They can provide weeks of advice in an easy-to-follow format that encourages Christian literature, study Scripture prayer, special presentations and participation and positive behavior changes. An and view videos? To be effective, more. Call them on their mobile optional instructor's kit is also available. For more these should be strategically placed phone at: (817) 312-7222. in high foot-traffic areas. Several computers with information, call Wellsource at (800) 533-9355 or free on-line access will attract "customers"—Rich visit their website at: http://www.wellsource- Dubose, director of PlusLine inc.com.

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VISITOR, March 15, 1999 15 ko<, 2ocour.Q_o Guide Youth Some helpful and ministry interesting forecasts websites

Ron Whitehead, director for the Center for Integrity Online—if you're looking for a new ISP Youth Evangelism, recently shared some forecasts and want one that screens questionable, sites, you should for teen and young adult ministry in the Adventist consider Integrity Online. They are a Christian ISP that prevents unseemly Internet content from Church that are based upon present trends. being available to your family. This will give you peace of mind as you introduce your children to I. There will be a shortage of academy the research power of the Internet. For $19.95 a month, they provide unlimited 56K access to chaplains, youth pastors, and conference youth the Internet and E-mail. This includes up to five different E-mail addresses and 5MB of space for directors. your own web page. There are no set-up fees, Go to: www.integrityonline.com. 2. Adventist teens and young adults will continue to have an attachment to their Adventist Online is now available through a new Internet site that is officially open for denomination, unless they see that their Church business. Adventist members who are not members of CompuServe are invited to join and isn't making a difference for Christ. The new participate free of charge. Ralph Blodgett, sysop for CompuServe's Adventist Forum, moder- Adventist young adult is not into maintaining ates the site. Go to: http://online.adventist.org. institutional ministry, but wants to see the visible impact in the world that makes any program or PlusLine exists to serve Adventist Church members involved in ministry. If your Adventist ministry legitimate. 3. There is a growing need for large national church or organization has a website, please consider putting a link to PlusLine's web site at: or regional events. Looking at the general http://plusline.adventist.org. Also, your help with getting the word out will be greatly Christian community there have been events like appreciated. Go to the Marketing section on the front page and use one of the bulletin Promise Keepers, Acquire announcements to inform fellow members about PlusLine's service. irmr the Fire and others attended by tens of PreachLink is a new service provided for Christian pastors by Cokesbury

••••• thousands. In the Press. It provides biweekly preaching commentary on contemporary ••••• Adventist Church large. culture and late-breaking news. It addresses timely, up-to the-minute national Pathfinder themes and ideas and will help the preacher bring the light of the Camporees have helped gospel to bear on the confusing and often perplexing issues of the day. keep the Pathfinder Club For more information on various price packages and formats, call (800) movement alive. 672-1789. Website: www.cokesbury.org. 4. Local Adventist youth leaders will continue to Bibleinfo.com (formerly known as Bible Information) continues to be a flounder due to a lack of major resource for people wanting to become better acquainted with communication, affirmation, Scripture. Hundreds and thousands of people are being blessed and strengthened. training and access to quality Visit their website at: http://www.bibleinfo.com. resources. 5. Young adults will be the PlusLine Web Banners are available to select organizations and ministries throughout engine for positive change in the Adventist Church. North America. For more information, visit the website at: http://plusline.adventist.org. They are bold for Christ, tolerant of the diversity within Adventism, and a number see themselves as leaders at an early age. For support, call (800) SDA-PLUS (732-7587) Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon (EST-PST). SUMMER MINISTRIES by Stuart Tyner, Bailey Gillespie and David Wood This resource provides great ideas for church Inathering becomes ADRA Annual Appeal and conference youth groups. Now is the time to The Annual Ingathering Appeal, which began in 1908, has a new name (ADRA start planning your summer ministry. \K4 Annual Appeal). While the name has changed, the general principle of inviting friends Includes information on Hot Soup Kit- and business contacts to contribute toward a humanitarian cause remains the same. chens, Mission Trips, Outdoor Drama, 2 General door-to-door solicitation is being replaced with a more people-friendly Parent's Night Out, Mega Projects, Urban approach that keys into one's personal influence webs. Monies received will be used to Embrace, Six Great Spin-Offs and hundreds of support numerous humanitarian projects. other ideas. Available through AdventSource For a complete outline of the new ADRA Annual Appeal, contact your local at (800) 328-0525. Price, $19.95. conference or call the ADRA North American office at (301) 680-6438.

16 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Blue Mountain Academy • 2363 Mountain Road • Hamburg, PA 19526 • (610) 562-2291 The Blue Mountain Academy Nine students take their Communique is published stand for God in the Visitor by Blue Mountain Academy; When a student publicly proclaims his Editor, or her love for and commitment to Jesus Kathleen Sutton, Christ, it is an awesome experience. [email protected]; Copy Editor, When nine students make this commit- Louise Corbin; ment on the same Sabbath, the experience Student Photographers, is greatly magnified. Tears came to many Carol Corbin, eyes during the recent baptismal service. Michele Krpaleh, The students were keenly aware of the Gordon McWatters, importance of their decision, and they Joanna Sutton, were excited as well as nervous about it. Michelle Younkin; Pastor Sergio Manente, who had studied Layout and Design, with them over the past several months, Kathleen Sutton, performed the service. I asked a few of Jeffrey Garcia, Pastor Sergio Manente and Shelly Dinning; them how they felt about their decision. Frank Vazquez. Communication Here is what they said: Consultant, George Johnson Jr. "I was inspired to give my life to "What has touched me most about my God during Senior Recognition Weekend, baptism is the support I have had from my Coming Events when the speaker made the altar call. friends and family. My father, who is not an Since then, it has been great seeing God March Adventist, even attended the occasion. This 26, 27-Alumni Weekend work in my life. I feel like I am going to meant a lot to me. It was a highly emotional April live the rest of my life with my love time for me, and I pray that we will all be 2-5-History Honors Trip (God), like I am getting married. I think able to keep our commitment to our Lord and 6-10-Student F.O.C.U.S. senior religion had a little to do with it, Saviour" Jennifer Broadwater, 2000 April 30-May 2-Music too. I know God is with me, and I "The commitment I made with God has Weekend and Aerial couldn't be happier. I am so thankful for helped me grow closer to Him. I'm very Aires home show every- thankful to have the chance to come to this May one who school. Number one rule: Love God always, 2-3-Academy Days has for He is our creator" Jeffrey Garcia, 2000 14-16-Spiritual Retreat been God continues to work in mighty ways 22-Potpourri with me on our campus, and we give Him the glory. 23-Keyboard Recital through 28-30-Graduation Weekend it all. Jessica Alumni Weekend info Alumni Weekend Colledge, Former band members—Please bring your March 26-27 '99 instrument along to Alumni Weekend and Sabbath Speaker join with BMA's current band in playing Pastor C.D. Brooks Baptismal candidates Rina "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the Alumni Central and Harb, Laurel Lincoln, Michael prelude in Sabbath morning's church service. general information, Kreitz, Elissa Morello, Meica Former Bel Canto members are invited to visit our website at: Bodick, Jennifer Broadwater sing "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" www.bma.k12.pa.us and Jessica Colledge. at the conclusion of the church service. VISITOR, March 15, 1999 17 „B_A14 communiqué EO.C.U.S. on the good news of the Gospel

Winter F.O.C.U.S. week had an unusual start but practical way. an exceptional end. When our speaker, James Rafferty, The highlights of the experienced traveling delays, Mr. Haakenson had to week for me were Friday pinch-hit for him on Monday night. He spoke about the night communion and the need to bring our friends to Jesus, since He can do Sabbath sermon. It was things that we are powerless to do for them. inspiring to hear what God During the daily meetings, Mr. Rafferty challenged is doing in people's lives us with a new way of looking at relationships. He and especially how much emphasized the benefits of delaying physical relation- they feel BMA is helping F.O.C.U.S. speaker James Rafferty ships until marriage and suggested that teenagers them to grow spiritually. should spend their time getting to know one another in In his Sabbath sermon, a group or family setting. Mr. Rafferty made heaven and eternity so real. Some- At the evening meetings, Mr. Rafferty discussed times, we forget that there is more to life than just living what the Gospel really is. He described it as "good and dying—there is a heaven to gain. news,” unconditional love. Mr. Rafferty made his Scott Haakenson, Campus Chaplain presentations personal by including pictures of life here at BMA. He inspired us as he spoke of God's love in a

"Therefore keep watch, . . ."

As I write this, the news have to. God is still in control. Jesus came to provide reports a major earthquake in a way out. He says, "Do not let your heart be troubled. Colombia, air strikes by the U.S. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house and Great Britain in Iraq, torna- are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told Stan Rouse, Principal does in several southern states you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And and the pope's visit to St. Louis. if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back To the casual observer, it may look like life as usual on and take you to be with me that you also may be planet Earth. But the intensity of events continues to where I am." (John 14:1-3) increase. This past Sabbath, nine of our students were bap- "...when you see all these things, you know that it tized. What joy to see nine more proclaim to the world, [the end of the world] is near, right at the door." "We are part of God's family!" If that is what we are, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on then we don't have to worry. We are going home soon! what day your Lord will come." (Matthew 24:33,42) Our mission should be to share this good news, come Life can feel so insecure. It can bring fear, self- what may. There is room for everyone! doubt, confusion and despair. However, it doesn't

18 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 JIMA communiqué Roy and Betty both Where are they now? graduated from BMA in the quonset hut on June What pleasant memories do you have about Blue 2, 1957. They got en- Mountain Academy? Our staff recently talked to some gaged on February 14, of our more senior alumni, who remembered a lot of 1958, and were married really good stuff, not only about our school, but about a May 24 by Richard lot of other neat things that happened when they were Fearing, a pastor and very young and lived in Pennsylvania. Bible teacher whom they Roy and Betty Montgomery Dingle first met while had grown close to while they were attending church school in Waynesboro in students at BMA. Betty's 1949-1952. Betty went to Philadelphia Academy (the dad helped Roy get a job forerunner of BMA) for three years, dropped out for a in food service, and this year, then returned to graduate from BMA in 1957. coming September will In the meantime, Roy went to Mount Aetna Acad- mark his 40th year of emy in Maryland (forerunner of Highland View Acad- denominational service. emy), where he recalls in the summer of '55 staying in a Betty has worked at farmhouse with the other 17 boys. Roy remembers that McKee's Bakery in en- he was the seventh student to arrive on campus at BMA vironmental services for in the summer of 1955. more than 24 years, and Roy says BMA helped him mature. It was his first Roy has worked in food time to be away from home and living in a dorm setting. service and the bakery at Roy and Betty Dingle He enjoyed working in food service with Pop and Mrs. Southern Adventist Johnson. During his stay here, he was also employed in University for almost 25 years. maintenance and at the farm and garden. Do you have good memories of Blue Mountain Betty, as the oldest girl in the dorm, was assistant to Academy? We hope so. Would you like to share them? Mrs. Ellis. After Roy and Betty became interested in Students and staff, past and present, are what make our each other in 1956, Mrs. Ellis actually let them spend school special. We'd love to hear you reminisce about time alone talking together. the good old days at BMA!

La Sonnette Ensemble performs at Carnegie Hall

Six o'clock is early on any day, but especially on a Sunday morning. However, at six o'clock on January 24, La Sonnette Ensemble members were seen loading their equipment for a special trip as they headed for New York and the famed Carnegie Hall. Twenty-five friends and family members joined them on the bus trip, and although it was raining quite hard, nobody's spirits were dampened. Over the years, La Sonnette has traveled extensively throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states and has performed in various churches and schools. This trip, however, was their first trip to such a prestigious venue. Watching a performance at Carnegie Hall is a unique treat. To be able to perform on that stage is, for most, only a dream. Through the contact of Matthew and Cindy Straub, this dream became a reality for these 11 students and their director, Nancy Edison. The Winter Choral Festival included six groups from Maryland, Vermont and even Calgary, Canada! Sand- wiched in the middle of these groups was La Sonnette. Their repertoire consisted of four songs that highlighted various styles, sounds and effects that are possible with handbells. The crowd responded enthusiastically after each piece, and after their final number, they received a standing ovation. They were truly—at least in my estimation— the highlight of the festival. Spencer Hannah, Vice-Principal

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English covers just about Two groups combined their efforts into a "dinner everything theater." While one group served renaissance food Second quarter senior English students were given (fruit, nuts, crusty bread study options as varied as mass media and literature. and pastry), the other group Each student also had to write a literary analysis, which performed a short excerpt required going from Shakespeare's Henry to the Kutz- V. Along with the snack, town Univer- each table had a candle and sity Library a bottle of sparkling grape for reference juice to add to the ambi- material. At ance. the end of the Other presentations quarter, each included original commer- Erin Allen and Deborah student or cials on video, a Jeopardy- Schander as characters from Shakespeare's Henry V. Andrea Chamberlin, Cristi Irizarry, group pre- style game, a bulletin board Brandon Giuttari, Dwayne Hardware sented a visual and a mural. and Renee Rush proudly show off their display of April Sweet, '99 English project. their studies.

Almost anything goes

Every year, BMA celebrates class spirit by doing "Almost Anything Goes." It happens on a Saturday night when we let down our hair and become avid fans of classmates who participate in crazy games. The games include pushing rolls of toilet paper across the floor with our noses, sitting on balloons to pop them, riding mattresses across a sea of arms and blowing ping-pong balls down an aisle of students. The activities bring class members closer together because Bonnie Cho and Peter LeBrun test their balloon-popping abilities. we are forced to work as a team. There is lots of cheer- ing for each participant, and the activity proves to be a highlight in a dull January. The class that wins walks away with extra money in its account, which is especially useful to the seniors. Who won this year? The seniors placed first, the juniors second, sophomores third and freshmen fourth. Isn't that the way it should be? Ellie Fellows '99

Stephanie Hade and Joshua Swan wait for whatever comes their way!

20 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 OHIO CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER

A Triennium in Retrospect

im Walk of Faith Fellowship Three new congregations in West Cleveland. were formed between West Boulevard Hispanic Church in Cleveland. 1996 and 1999. Gallia Church in Gallipolis.

A total of 1,410 campers enjoyed summer camp at beautiful Camp Mohaven.

A strong Pathfinder ministry included three Path- finder fairs, three camporees and two leadership retreats. Currently, there are 18 clubs and 300 Path- finders.

The 20 schools in the K-10 system saw in- creases in enrollment. Current enrollment is 814 students.

An elder-care facility was constructed at the Cincinnati First Church to house the church's elder-care ministry.

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• A K-12 Local Professional Development Com- mittee has been formed to monitor the professional March, 1999 development activities of Ohio Conference teachers. The LPDC reviews and approves coursework, CEU's and other professional growth activities.

Dear Friends: • During the past triennium, the Ohio Conference Trust Services Department assisted in the preparation of Three years have passed since the Ohio Conference held its last 166 wills, 11 revocable trust agreements, three chari- triennial constituency session. During these years, many victories table gift annuities, 125 powers of attorney, 108 powers have been won for God's Kingdom in the lives of Seventh-day of attorney for health care and 112 living wills. Adventist Christians all across this conference and in the collec- • Seventy-one churches have appointed a Women's tive life of our congregations. The story of the Ohio Conference Ministries coordinator—friendship "teas" are a popular is the story of its people and their journey with God. means of bringing women together to discuss ways to meet the needs of women in local congregations and In these pages, we capture a few memories of what God has done communities. for and through us to build His church and His Kingdom. Our confidence for the future is rooted—not in our accomplishments, • Ohio Adventist Community Services responded to both the southern and southeastern Ohio floods with abilities or resources—but in the unfailing goodness and mercy personnel and supplies in coordination with the State of of our God. Ohio and OHVOAD.

Rejoicing with you in His grace, • Some major improvement projects at Camp Mohaven include: lodge and nature center made handicapped Raj Attiken accessible, pool gutter and filter system replaced, rebuilt President horsebarn, basketball court completed and the new addition to craft building in progress.

• Average tenure of district pastors is 4.18 years. The Warren, Boardman and Salem congregations jointly purchased a 10-classroom building with a gymnasium and offices on 20 acres to establish the Summit Educational Center.

The Miamisburg congregation moved into its new The Stillwater Church, under facility in April of 1997. construction in a northern suburb of Dayton. Phase one of the Canton Church.

Mission Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; (740) 397-4665. President, Raj Attiken; Editor, Bette Toscano; Communication Consultant, George Johnson Jr.

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• Area camp meetings were held in Elyria, Columbus and Toledo. The Toledo event, in • An average of 245 women attended 1998, commorated the 140th anniversary of each of the annual Women's Re- the Great Controversy vision. treats. Guest speakers were June Strong, Virginia (Richards) Cason and Dr. Deborah Harris, respectively.

• Seniors enjoy the annual Golden Buck- eye Retreat at Camp Vlehaven.

• Worthington Church, Stillwater youth, SVA, MVA and others participated in domestic and overseas mission trips. Membership A total of 1,123 people joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Ohio Conference by baptism and profession of faith between 1996 and 1998. These were the results of:

Personal witness and Bible study by members—ministries hosted by congregations. Public evangelistic crusades conducted by Evangelist Don Barnt and Ohio pastors Satellite evangelism.

Despite the more than 1,000 accessions to the church between 1996 and 1998, the membership of the Ohio Conference at the end of 1998 was 11,466 as compared to 11,211 on June 1, 1996.

• Evangelist Don Barnt held • Oasis—The Kettering Church 13 evangelistic meetings. has a specialized ministry for the unchurched and Gen X'ers weekly on Sabbath evenings.

• The Ken Cox evangelistic team held weekend meetings in • Evangelistic meetings led by local 10 Ohio churches in pastors. Dr. Franke Zollman pre- early 1999. ma* sents the "Archeology and the Bible" seminar in Mount Vernon.

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• Mount Vernon Academy and Spring Valley Academy had major building projects during this triennium. MVA's Adminis- trative Building was completely renovated to an "as new" condition. SVA completed and moved into their new 19,400-square-foot addition, with six classrooms, a teacher/conference workroom, cafeteria, kitchen and serving area, music/choral room, storage area and administrator's office.

Primary Use of Tithe 30.0% Ohio Conference Pastoral Staff Ohio Conference Education 19.0% A. V %AL (Elementary Education, Academy Subsidies, Dept. Admin.) and Columbia Union College Subsidy 1996: $7,396,971=4.15% Increase Employee Retirement Fund 10.7% 1997: $7,393,379=(.05%) Decrease 1998: $7,900,341=6.86% Increase Ohio Conference Administrative Support 8.5% Church Services and Ministries 8.5% (Youth Camp, Evangelism, Camp Meeting, Publishing, Trust Services, Communication, etc.) World Church (GC, NAD, Union) 23.3% Advance Operations and Missions Funds received . . . 1996 1997 1998 $160,415 $147,000 $143,318 Primary use . . .

MVA Operations: 67% Wills and Trusts MVA Worthy Student 8% A total of $1,328,055 was received from matured wills and trusts. MVA Capital 20% The funds were distributed as follows: Conf. Bldg. Fund 5% Other SDA Entities (VOP, Faith For Today, etc.' Evangelism 501 % 13% Family Educational Endowment Fund Churches a Schools 23% \ 51% Conference Use The fund is currently in excess of $2,035,887.

Income generated during the past triennium amounted to $428,835. Adventist Book Center During this period, $280,382 was distributed to par- Years ending January 31 ticipating academies and local church schools to assist students with Christian education expenses. 1996 1997 1998 Sales $936,181 $963,129 $929,982 Net Income ($13,849) $ 3,159 $ 11,042 (Loss)

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Pevmsylvama

March 1999

Ask and you shall receive Hark, the herald angels sing! Yes, the an- site host committees were established. Each ultis happeiling gels in heaven and the members of the York night, members bonded with guests, forming church were singing and praising God for the friendships. A pastor's class, taught by the March 19-20 18 people who were baptized and the four church elders, was available on Sabbath morn- Small Group Training children who were dedicated to God in a ser- ings where the beliefs of the Adventist Church Laurel Lake Camp vice following the NET '98 series. were studied and questions could be asked. Several months ago, the York church's Present for the happy occasion was Penn- March 26-27 pastor took leave due to illness in the family. sylvania Conference President Mike Cauley, BMA Alumni Weekend who remarked: "Today, December 5, is a Blue M01171Inin Academy high Sabbath for the York church and these dear souls who are about to be baptized!" As March 31, 1-4 p.m. Pastor Cauley baptized each candidate, one Fair by one, sometimes husbands and wives, some- Bln Moir min Academy Gym times families, he exclaimed: "I could just go on doing this all day!" to which loud "amens" April 14-17 were heard throughout the church. ConnAion, '99 When asking several members what they General Conference thought was the principal reason for the suc cess of the NET '98 series, they said: "Prayer, April 16-18 prayer, prayer!" Small prayer bands were held Columbia Union Hispanic Women's during the planning season and prior to each Retreat meeting. Personal prayers included the meet- Ocean City, Maryland Nathan Heltebridle learned what baptism is ings, those attending and intercessory prayers. and wanted to be baptized with his mom, dad The York church took God at His word: April 23-25 and sister. Adventurer Family Retreat "Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and Laurel Lake Camp The members decided to continue their plans you shall find; knock and the door will be for the NET '98 series despite not having a opened unto you: For everyone that asks re- May 2 pastor. Members rallied together, volunteer- ceives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that ing to lead out in the positions necessary to Pathfinder Fair 7:7-8. knocks, it shall be opened,—Matthew Blue Mountain Academy have a successful seminar. Children's pro- ANNA KRISHINGNER grams, registration, ushering, welcoming and Communication Representative

Published in the Visitor by the Pennsylvania Conference

President, Mike Cauley

Editor, Celina Worley

Secretary, Daisy Lopez

Communication Consultant, Randy Hall

Pennsylvania Conference 720 Museum Road Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 From left: some of the smiling candidates for baptism into the York church—Scott Richart, (610) 374-8331, Extension 210 James Miele, Barry and Sherry Krout and Todd Heltebridle.

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 25 Pem‘sylvarxici Te- Walking the walk By Celina Worley After the walk is A wheelchair for a child. Cash for completed and the missionaries in Russia. Money for money is collected, victims of the 1996 flood in Wil- it is sent to the tar- liamsport, Pennsylvania. A new com- geted project. (The munity service center for people in Quiet Hour minis- India. Radios for Adventists in Viet- try based in Cali- nam. The list of good will literally fornia has provided goes on and on! And who has been them with many making it possible? Children! special projects.) Since 1983, students from the In 1997, the stu- Blue Mountain Elementary School dents' walk-a-thon in Hamburg have raised over $50,000 raised $1,200 for for specific mission projects. They've a "lamb's shelter" been featured in their local paper, as (a Sabbath school Briana Manente (right) leaps along her walk with An- well as the Quiet Hour Echo. They've room for children) gie Bechtel (center) and Brandi Reager. received certificates of appreciation in India. This year, their goal is ese Christians have been persecuted and been personally thanked by grate- $2,000. With this money, they will and their churches turned into dance ful recipients around the world. build a community service center in halls and business centers. The ra- How do they do it? Over the India. This past year, they raised dios give these people a chance to years, this Adventist church school $1,600 to buy short-wave radios for hear sermons, Sabbath school classes has used different methods to raise Seventh-day Adventists in Vietnam and hymns. the money, but one of the main ways who have suffered from religious per- Next January, these students will is to conduct a school walk-a-thon. secution. again "walk the walk." I wonder: The young people seek sponsors who For more than 20 years, Vietnam- What will their next project be? provide a certain number of dollars for each mile that he or she walks.

cided to pray for him and send cards God uses a to encourage him. A few weeks ago, Thomas mailed church to set a us a wonderful letter. He said that at the very moment he received the smoker free church's card, he was smoking. When This past year, the Uniontown he opened it up and realized that 15 Hilltop church came in contact with people he had never even met signed Thomas Epps, a resident of the the card and that they were praying Waynesburg Correctional Institute. for him, suddenly the cigarette he Thomas had been on the Voice of was smoking became distasteful. He Prophecy interest list and had com- put it out. Throughout the day, he pleted Bible courses from the VOP continually tried to smoke, but the and Amazing Facts. During the thought of that card prevented him. He said he held 11 cigarettes in his course of time, Thomas made the decision to join the church. hand throughout the day and eventually broke all of them. Thomas has As Thomas went through the bap- not smoked since December 21! Pre- tismal vows, his only obstacle was viously, he couldn't even go one day smoking—a habit he had had for 20 without smoking. to 30 years. He knew his body was He has since been accepted into Kindergartner Dylan Hamm pulls God's temple and wanted to quit. the Uniontown church through pro- We prayed about it over the course along volunteer Eve Gray as he walks fession of faith. God is good! laps around the gym at Blue Moun- of time, but he still struggled. Fi- DAVID KLINEDINST tain Academy. nally, the Uniontown church de- Pastor

26 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Permsykictrxick elt State of the church This is- several years, our reserves are above invited to adopt a project to enhance sue, I'd the level recommended by the Gen- the camp. A wish list is being circu- like to re- eral Conference. We praise God from lated among the churches and will port upon whom all blessings flow! be updated monthly as projects are the health Our experience in 1998 is not adopted. A report of the funds, ser- and vitality something we can expect to sustain vices in kind and goods donated will ofour con- year after year. However, we can be given at 1 p.m. on May 23. This ference. continue to pray for the Lord to will be an exciting day for the Penn- prosper His people in Pennsylvania sylvania Conference. Finances and help them to be faithful in their As you stewardship. As this continues, we Adventist Health Ministry MIKE CAULEY may recall, look forward to someday expanding The Pennsylvania Attorney Gen- President just three the work in this great state. eral's office and Berks County Court years ago, have given us the green light for de- we were facing serious financial chal- Soul-winning veloping a health education and life- lenges. Over the years, our Tithe had Our baptisms this past year were style-change center in the Reading not kept up with inflation, and for the lowest in 10 years-336. During area. The AHM board is now search- several years, we'd come to depend the '90s, we have added approxi- ing for visionary leadership to head upon unrestricted gifts from our wills mately 450 each year through bap- this new and exciting enterprise. and trusts program. Because of the tism and profession of faith. We are shortage of Tithe income, we were not at all satisfied with this. Ellen Blue Mountain Academy forced to use unrestricted bequests White tells us that within the shadow BMA is having a great school to pay pastors and offset expenses of every church, there are many peo- year. Pastor Sergio Manente recently associated with operating church ple waiting to hear the Gospel and baptized nine students and is look- schools. When we began to experi- last warning message. Forty-five evan- ing forward to baptizing several oth- ence a decrease in maturities, we gelistic meetings and seminars are ers who are currently studying. Many faced a crisis with our conference planned for 1999. Pastor Lynwood young people are meeting voluntar- budget. This led to several belt-tight- Spangler, our full-time evangelist, ily in Bible study groups before break- ening measures. has five outreach series scheduled fast each morning. These groups were Over the past year, we have ear- within Pennsylvania this year! started by students and are led by nestly prayed for the Lord to prosper students. We praise God for the min- His people in Pennsylvania and help Laurel Lake Camp istry of Blue Mountain Academy. them to be faithful in their Tithes We're planning a special celebra- The Lord is blessing, but we yet and offerings. I am pleased to report tion on May 23 at Laurel Lake Camp. have a ways to go. During 1999, I'm that we had a four percent Tithe You're invited to come and enjoy the asking my prayer partners to specifi- increase in 1998. Also, unrestricted progress made at Laurel Lake over cally pray for 450 precious souls and maturities totaled approximately the past 18 months. Pastor Dave a six percent increase in tithe and the $330,000. In addition, our expenses Ferguson and Camp Rangers Ed and Pennsylvania Advance offering. Jesus were approximately $300,000 un- Wendy Eberhardt are working hard is coming soon. "The night cometh der budget. This has resulted in the to plan an exciting and fun-filled day when no man can work." Let us keep largest operating gain in many years— for all ages. at our Father's business until we see about $800,000. For the first time in This spring, each church is being Jesus' face.

Corrections The new name for the Pennsylvania Pen will be published in the April 15 issue, not March 15 as previously stated. In the December 15, 1998, issue, the Pennsylvania Pen mistakenly referred to Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy as "Huntington Valley Christian School." Our apologies for the error.

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PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611-1492 Phone (610) 374-8331 1998 CAMP MEETING RESERVATION APPLICATION NO FAXES - NO WALK-INS

Name Date Street or P.O. Address

City/State/Zip Phone ( )

Please make the following reservation for me at the June 11-19, 1999, Camp Meeting at Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg.

IF SOMEONE ELSE IS STAYING IN YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS, WE MUST KNOW ALL OF THEIR NAMES AND AGES. Please supply a list of the names, ages and genders of all children accompanying you.

Fill in the blanks completely to eliminate the need for additional correspondence.

QUANTITY LOCATION FULL-TIME RATE TOTAL Dormitory room (two single beds included) 160.00 $ Extra mattress (dormitory; each) 5.00 $ Tent w/electricity and floor (two single cots included) 72.50 $ Extra single cot with mattress (each) 11.00 $ Tent w/electricity and floor (double spring with mattress; adults only), limited 72.50 $ Double spring w/mattress (adults only; tents only), limited availability (each) 16.50 $ Personal tent space (field by boys' dorm; electricity available) 31.00 $ Personal trailer space (field by boys' dorm; electricity available) 38.00 $ **Add $1.00 a foot over 15 feet 1 00/ft. $ Cabin - Keystone (five sets of bunk beds) (10 single beds) 7700 $ Extra mattress (cabins; each) 5.00 $ Trailer space - Keystone (trailer size ft.) (electricity and sewer) 87.00 $ Trailer space - Grove City (electricity only) 77.00 $ 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

QUANTITY LOCATION PER-DAY RATE TOTAL Dormitory room (two single beds included) 27.00 $ Extra mattress (dormitory; each) 2.00 $ Tent w/electricity and floor (two single cots included) 16.00 $ Single cot with mattress (each) 2.00 $ Trailer space (trailer size ft.) Keystone 15.00 $ Trailer space (trailer size ft.) Grove City 12.00 $ Personal tent space (field by boys' dorm) (electricity available) 8.50 $ Personal trailer space (field by boys' dorm) (electricity available) 10.00 $ TOTAL CHARGES $ Part-time requests will be considered after full-time requests are filled. ENCLOSED DEPOSIT $ BALANCE DUE $ PROTOCOL: 1. A written application along with PAYMENT IN FULL is required for all reservations. Checks should be made payable to Pennsylvania Conference. 2. Only mailed-in applications will be accepted and should be postmarked no sooner than April 5, 1999. 3. Applications will be filled on the availability of space. 4. Reservations will be processed as close to your request as possible. In the event your first choice is taken, please list your second and third choices. Families with children under 12 years of age are requested to make reservations in the boys' dorm instead of the girls' dorm. 5. All reservations must be in writing. (Telephone reservations for late applicants will be accepted only within the one week prior to camp meeting.) 6. Reservation applications must be made by the party attending camp meeting. Reservations cannot be made by one party for another. Please duplicate the application if you need one for a friend. 7. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED ON CAMPGROUNDS OR IN CAMPING AREAS! 8. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Children under 18 years of age ARE NOT PERMITTED to stay overnight at any of the camp meeting facilities unless accompanied by an adult. ALLEGHENY

Pine Forge Academy sings praises With a slight nod of her head and a wave of her by PFA's choir. He called their performance hand, Director Toni Hall leads the Pine Forge Acad- "superb and exceptional." emy Singers into an explosion of song. From the first The Singers are used to performing in competi- March 15-18, 22-25— note to the last, 80 tenors and sopranos blend to- tion. During their 1992-93 season, the choir won AEC Pastoral Performance gether, resulting in a cultural and spiritual celebra- the Quaker Oats Voices of Tomorrow Youth Gospel Review tion. Competition for the Philadelphia area and was The Singers are students from Pine Forge Acad- awarded $25,000. March 20— emy in Pine Forge, Pennsylvania. Noted for their The choir has traveled to Barbados, West Diabetes Alert Day harmony, the choir travels all over the country to Indies; New York and Washington, D.C., and has share their spiritual gift. Recently, the choir was accompanied many notable musicians, including March 22-23— awarded first prize at Zern's first holiday competi- gospel sensation Kirk Franklin, Motown legend NAD Presidents' Summit tion, where four other choirs participated. Smokey Robinson, soprano Marilyn Martin and Performing songs like "Glorious Everlasting," the Philadelphia Pops with conductor Peter Nero. March 26-April 4— "Daniel, Daniel" and "Battle of Jericho," the choir In 1996, the choir recorded with the bass-bari- Pine Forge Academy's moved more than 200 people into a spiritual frenzy. tone Wintley Phipps. Spring Break Emanating confidence and pride, each choir mem- On February ber smiled as the notes lulled the crowd like a 1, 1996, the March 28-31— soothing harp. And they swayed as the harmony choir was hon- AEC Spring swelled into a thunderous clap. ored to sing for Workers' Meeting Zern's judges took note of four different catego- President ries, including technical which involved the singers' Clinton at the April 1-4— enunciation, pitch accuracy and rhythmic preci- National Prayer Oakwood College sion. Bobbi Gail Lipton, Zern's proprietor, pre- Breakfast in Alumni Weekend sented the choir with a check for $2,500. Washington, David Gross, competition judge, was moved D.C. April 2-4— RACHEL SLAUGHTER Marriage Commitment English Instructor Seminar PFA sports program is growing April 4— Pine Forge Academy is a small, private Seventh- Solesbury, DelaSalle in Towne, Girard College, Life Daylight Savings Time begins day Adventist secondary school. The sports pro- Center, Mercy Vocational, Moravian and Villa Victoria. gram is new to PFA. It is the first sports program in On the week of December 27-30, the boys' and April 12-14— the school's 50-year history. girls' varsity basketball teams participated in the Johns AEC Media Workshop Our athletic program consists of cross country, Graham Christmas Basketball Tournament at Takoma ladies tennis, boys' soccer, girls' and boys' basket- Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland. The boys' team April 17— ball and boys baseball. The basketball program is finished a respectable third. Kris Fielder and Richard Christian Education Day extensive. It consists of the boys' varsity and junior Ashe made the Boys' All Tournament Team. Amber varsity and a ladies' varsity team. Parker made the Allegheny East Expose In the past, our school has participated in bas- Girls' All Tourna- is published in the Visitor by the ketball on an independent status and, at the end of ment Team. Allegheny East Conference. President, Alvin Kibble the season, there wasn't any post-season play. Since Congratulations Communication Director, being admitted into the Penn-Jersey league, we to both teams for Robert Booker now have tournaments and post-season play. their efforts. Communication Consultant, The Penn-Jersey league consists of the following KRIS George Johnson Jr. FIELDER SR. P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548 schools: Akiba Hebrew School, Pixs High School, Athletic 16101 326-4610 International Christian, Sleighton, Center City, Director

—More Pine Forge Academy news on page 32- VISITOR, March 15, 1999 29 " GHEVE ATi Camp Davis From the eyes of a counselor Camp Daniel L. Davis, the Allegheny Reeves: Whoa! That's a tough one. I What was the name of the child you were East Conference summer camp, has imagine it was being a substitute counselor of whom you would place in profound effects on those associated with mother figure to them. Telling them that category? it. Robert L. Booker, conference when to wake up, etc. Reeves: Ashley! She was so full of life. communication director, conducted the Booker: This next question is in two She related well to all of her co-campers. following interview with Sharrel Reeves, parts. A. What type of relationships do She really made things exciting. a sophomore at Pine Forge Academy and you think you formed with the campers? Booker: What was the most serious one of the camp counselors. B. What specifically do you treasure problem you encountered? Booker: Sharrel, I understand that you about your experience? Reeves: I had to have a camper removed were a counselor at Camp Davis. Have Reeves: A. I believe it was more of a from the camp. you ever been a counselor before? friend relationship. B. The things I Booker: What do you think has been the Reeves: No, never before. This was my treasured most were the relationships I biggest effect of your summer as a camp first experience. formed with the other counselors and counselor on your life and your focus for Booker: Your first experience, and how campers. the future? old are you? Booker: What was the hardest adjust- Reeves: I'm 15. ment you had to make as a counselor? Booker: Fifteen? How old were the Reeves: Being a leader because I don't campers that you supervised? consider that as one of my strengths and Reeves: They were in being an example to other people. the 8-to-12 age group. Booker: What was your favorite camp Booker: What would activity? you say was most Reeves: Water fights. impressive about the Booker: Why? group you supervised? Reeves: Because it was fun and every- Reeves: I believe it one had a chance to participate at one was the way they time. It brought everyone to the same Sharrel Reeves related to each other. level. After it was over it was camp They were able to get business as usual, but the tension was Reeves: The responsibility of taking care along and cooperate with each other, and broken for a while. of someone's children far away from they had not met before. At first, they Booker: Whenever you see stories on tv, home and having to make my own decis- •didn't want to participate in worship. or read accounts of kids at camp, ions in regard to them. Later, they were willing to and even took everyone makes fun of camp food. Booker: Would you want the experience the initiative. What did your group think of the food? again? Booker: As you observed them, what Reeves: Since there were so many Reeves: Yes, most definitely! would you say was the focus of the con- people who didn't eat meat substitutes, Booker: As we close, give me a response versations of this age group? you heard things like "nasty," "what is to the following: this?" and "fake food." At the end, they A. Water survival test. were asking for seconds. B. CPR classes Booker: How would you evaluate your C. First aid classes experience of working under the leader- D. Day at the lake ship of Camp Director Claude Harris? Reeves: A. I urged others to do it, but I Reeves: I had a wonderful learning didn't do it because I didn't swim. experience. I also learned a lot from B. I liked the knowledge. I was glad to Camille Kibler, the camp superinten- get it. Now I know what to do. dent. C. It was interesting. Booker: If you were to choose one D. It was lots of fun. experience during the three-week camp period that you think you will probably Camp counselors relaxing on a camp outing. remember for many years to come, what would it be? Reeves: I would say friends and boys, Reeves: I would have to say the first basic relationships. There was very little week, Saturday night worship. Campers discussion of home life. and counselors had fun praising God and Booker: Sharrel, there is just a three sharing their talents. It was an experience year age difference between your age we wanted to continue on and on. and the oldest child in your group. What Booker: There are always children who was the hardest thing you had to do? are unforgettable that you meet at camp.

30 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 11,-GIIPTEr Experience Camp Davis Fifty miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia, in the rolling hills of Berks County, Pennsylvania, you will find Camp Daniel L. Davis. This summer, Camp Daniel L Davis from July 11 through August 1, boys PI, lox 266 and girls ages 8-18 will converge on the Pine Forge, PA 19548 campgrounds of the Allegheny East Conference to spend what has been 1999 YOUTH IR. CAMP dubbed "the best weeks of the sum- lung 11 TO AUGUST 1,1999 mer!" Many children who are accus- CAMP APPLICATION FORM tomed to life in cities from Newark to Camp Fee: $185.00/week per applicant Norfolk quickly become familiar with (MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER CHECK ONLY.) their new neighborhood at the foot of Payment Plan (per childlper week). the Allegheny Mountains along the Deposit Payment for Payment for Payment for edge of the restful Manatawny River. Week(s) Due March 8th April 12th May 10th June 14th Camp Davis offers craft classes for developing creativity and an indoor ac- 1 week $50.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 tivity area for all-weather fun, a safely 2 weeks $65.00 $101.67 $101.67 $101.67 supervised archery range, athletic fields 3 weeks $75.00 $160.00 $160.00 $160.00 for lots of games, basketball and volleyball courts for character-building com- Amount Enclosed: $ petition, an olympic-size swimming Applications, with the deposit, are due by March 8, 1999. pool in which to cool off, Christ-cen- If you have any questions, please call the Youth Ministries Dept. at 800/830-0224 x215. tered programs, cozy cabins and a ENERAL INFORMATION prayerfully chosen, caring staff. Name: Each child will be grouped by age Last First MI Nickname Age with other kids for an adventure-filled week. Address Street All activities have been carefully City State Zip planned. Each week, the campers will Home Tr: Birthday: Sex: U M U F get to choose different activities in which to participate. They may in- PARENT/GUARDIAN clude but are not limited to archery, Name: Relationship: basketball, crafts, drama, nature hikes, volleyball, computer lab, pub- Day ce: Evening Tr: lic speaking, swimming, mountain C 9CH AFFILIATION

biking, canoeing, tubing and go- Denomination: Conference: karting. Swimming lessons are required for all non-swimmers. Home Church: The Camp Davis staff spends at least one week in training. It is during The parent/guardian listed on this form will receive receipt and all this time that the responsibility of car- pertinent information upon submission of application and deposit. ing for children is emphasized. Each staff person receives training and certification by the American Red Cross in community first aid and CPR. They are taught to provide spiritual guidance and to show the unconditional love of Jesus Christ to every camper. If you want your child to spend a sensational summer at camp or you have questions, please call (800) 830-0224, Ext. 215. The registration fee is $185 per camper per week. Sometimes, we receive donations from generous individuals who understand how beneficial the camp experience can be. If you would like to make a donation to the camp, please call us. We will be looking forward to seeing you on July 11. CLAUDE HARRIS II Camp Director

Claude Harris II, camp director, participates in outdoor activities with the campers. VISITOR, March 15, 1999 31 Loma Linda officials visit Pine Forge Academy

Several weeks ago, the Pine Forge cam- opportunities who are involved in this pus was all abuzz with excitement antici- for an un- thrust, as well as Headmas- pating the arrival of Drs. Leslie Pollard derrepresented ter Diana Carguill, it would and Leroy Reese, both representatives population in be difficult to determine from the MITHS program. MITHS is an mathematics who is more excited—the acronym that stands for Minorities In The and engineer- teachers or the students. Health Sciences. Pollard is the director of ing. Reese, upon A cooperative effort the office of diversity, and Reese is trea- becoming ac- surer of BALL/U (Black Alumni Associa- quainted with of faculty and staff tion of Loma Linda University) and the this particular Melcher Monk, head of the science department, has chairman of the obstetrics and gynecology program, vowed Monk and his biology class study department at White Memorial Hospital. to take strides pine needles. been relentless in fostering BALL/U has been projecting a program of towards provid- assistance to our students in this magnitude for a number of years, but ing superior advantages for our own preparation of the necessary forms, essays it was more recently the brainchild of Adventist youth. He states that this effort and other paperwork that the university will would not resemble a remedial program in need to process their selections. Headmas- any shape, form or fashion. By contrast, the ter Carguill expressed her desire of a larger criteria would be stringent and the require- number of students being given this oppor- ments stiff. For example, students in order tunity; however, only 15 slots are available to be eligible must have maintained an this year as this is the inception of this overall grade-point average of 3.5 through- model program. Reese's long-awaited out their matriculation in high school. More- dream, though a far and distant cry from its over, since it is targeting 11th- graders, the desired denouement, is at least now past qualifying students must have been on a the launching pad phase. It has already serious academic track for a period of time. been catapulted into orbit. Ultimately, he These students, in addition, must demon- envisions that the existing number of slots will grow by 30 or 40. Students of the MITHS program stand strate a strong interest in the health science tall and proud because of their and mathematics discipline. Their charac- Students to spend three weeks accompishments. ters must be close to impeccable, for the \ at the Loma Linda campus will be repre- The students will spend Reese. The long and the short-15 stu- senting their at least three weeks on site at dents will be selected from a pool of stu- families, their the university, going through dents from academies all over North churches and the normal rigors of a medi- America who have earned the necessary their schools— cal and/or dental student. 3.5 grade-point averages and whose inter- a tall order, you Reese and Pollard state that est in the health sciences had been made say? Well, while there will be some manifest through their performances in Carley Cole mercy" extended, students science and mathematics classes. To say didn't think so. - will be sadly disappointed if that this is the opportunity of a lifetime When asked they expect this experience would be grossly understated. whether she Melcher Monk, Rachel Privette and Nicole Douglass to be without a supreme chal- thought the re- MITHS, not for the faint at heart lenge. But on the other hand, quirements were too stiff, she replied: "Oh, they are not to expect all work and no play. MITHS is patterned after a similar pro- Mrs. Holt. I'm not intimidated, I'm stimu- They will be provided with a well-rounded gram at the Massachusetts Institute ofTech- lated." Neither did Carmen Robinson, who program that will enable them to socialize, nology that seeks to offer unprecedented stated she was not daunted by by the man- work and worship with professors in the dates one iota. medical and dental schools. The experi- Other eligible students are Nicole Dou- ence, according to Reese, will be almost a glas, Talitha Hampton, Miriam Hoover, carbon copy of the actual medical school Justin Kelly, Tenile Mitchell, Dorett experience, which of course carries with it Palmer, Randy Phang, Rachel Privette, both a broad spiritual and social orienta- Chanel Sales, Tiffany Turner and Roy tion as well. Willis. Mitchell is really excited. "It is not In this unique moment of scientific every day that one is chosen to take part in history, when ideas die and some struggle this wonderful endeavor, but that just to be born—Pine Forge juniors—the world makes me want to persevere even more to From left to right: Leslie Pollard, awaits your contribution. accomplish my goals in life." If one were to GAZETTA HOLT Leroy Reese, Diana Carguill, James visit our school of late and see the teachers Winston and Melcher Monk. Correspondent/Instructor

32 VISITOR, March 15, 1999

March 1 9 9 149 in New Jersey

In 1999, New Jersey is going to be blessed with public evangelism

like never before. Here's a look at some of the events planned for this year. Call the conference office for more information on upcoming evangelistic events.

ussell Burrill, from the North American Division ‘, \ \ ie even have several officers from our confer- Institute of Evangelism out of Andrews Univer- \ / ence holding evangelistic efforts here in New sity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is going to be Jersey in 1999. We are excited about the up holding a major series down at Delaware Val- and coming plans and ask that you remember these ef- ley Junior Academy. They have spent the last forts in your prayers. two years in preparation for this series. Several churches ED BARNETT Evangelism Coordinator will be involved with the series. Also, several students from the seminary will be assisting Burrill in this series.

L1 eo Schreven, one of the evangelists from It Is Written, is going to be hold- — ing a major series in Newark. Several churches and pastors will be involved with this series. Again, a thorough pre-work has been done, and we are expecting great things from this series. The last time I worked in a series with Leo, we had more than 100 baptisms. We are very hopeful that this, as well as the other events, will bring souls to Jesus.

, \ \ e have more then 20 churches that are already making plans to be a part of Metro '99. The \ ! / North American Division is making a big push for these meetings in and around New York City. We have such evangelists as Louis Torres, Frank Ottati, Carlos Turcios, Tony Torres, Sergio Ortiz, Jose Pereira Dos San- tos, Leonel Pottinger and Vern Snow who will be doing live March 21 series for us. Nominating Committee March 23 everal other churches will be utilizing Doug Executive Committee/Association Board Batchelor's satellite series. Also, La Red, the March 27 Spanish net program using Pastor Alejandro A.Y. Drama and Music Festival Buillon as their speaker, will be down-linked to several of March 26-28 our Spanish churches. Women's Retreat April 10 A.Y. Bible Bowl is published in the Visitor each month by the New Jersey Conference. (North and South) President, Dowel Chow 2160 Brunswick Avenue April 11 Editor, Kimberly Luste Maran Trenton, NJ 08648 Constituency Meeting Editorial Assistant, Gloria Turcios (609) 392-7131 Meadow View •

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I:DITORIAL NET '98 updates We are at the threshold of a new millennium. People of all walks of life are Cherry Hill hearing about the Y2K (year two thousand), and many are wondering how this Pastor Mike Gill will affect them. There are many different kits already on the market The Cherry Hill church, one of three telling how to survive the Y2K, etc. People want to know what is go- churches in Pastor Mike Gill's district ing to happen in the future. It has always been that way. The dis- running NET '98, reported a positive ciples asked, "when will this happen? What will be the sign of your outcome from the evangelistic series. coming and of the end of the world" (Matthew 24:3, Contemporary Average attendance during the NET English Version). '98 series was approximately 55 While the commission of "Go ye" is unchanged, the way we look to adults and eight youth in the child- the future, in response to our vision, needs to be sharpened con- ren's program. stantly to make sure we stay on course. God has a vision for His Cherry Hill members supported the Church. It is important to ask ourselves the question, What would events, with 45 of them attending on God want me to do? Leith Anderson, in his book Dying for a Change, a regular basis. Non-members/visi- wrote, "Because of the distortion caused by sin, it is impossible for us tors averaged in at 10. to see God without the corrective work of divine grace that enables us There was an increase on the week- to see as God sees. Only when we see God as He is are we able to see the ends, according to Gill. "With more church as it could be." church members, we ended with 68 in Vision looks to the future, by nature. A product of imagination, sights and the adult program and about 12 in the sounds of tomorrow. The Lord showed to the prophet Isaiah a vision of Him- children's program. One Sabbath, we self in His temple, and had 86 in attendance." Shaping the vision—Let us begin! what Israel could become The Cherry Hill church baptized in the future (Isaiah 6). several people on December 5. A to- Throughout the Old Testament, there are numerous accounts of the future tal of five individuals were preparing glory of Israel. for the baptism. Vision sees the way things could be. God is not satisfied with the status quo. Some of the responses were exciting. He is out to change the status quo, to move us from dead center into motion Says Gill: "When Dwight Nelson gave towards our goals. God does not leave us the way we are when we come to his first altar call, the first to respond Him. He changes us. Robert Kennedy, paraphrasing George Bernard Shaw, from our church was a 16-year-old said, "There are some people who look at the way things are and ask, 'why?'; girl. That says multitudes for Dwight." there are others who look at the way things could be and ask, 'why not?" Gill estimates that the total number It is fitting to reconsider our vision as we look forward to a major milestone of baptisms will be five from Cherry in time—the ending and the beginning of a new millennium. Even though the Hill and two from Laurelwood (an- task seems to be overwhelming, a statement from John F. Kennedy's inaugural other church where Gill is pastor). address summarizes our thoughts on responsible change in the Church, "All Gill is also excited about a re-bap- this (His vision for America) will not be finished in the first one hundred days. tism. "One of the five from Cherry Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this ad- Hill was previously an Adventist but ministration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin." had been away from the church for Let us begin! some time and no longer has mem- DOWELL W. CHOW bership anywhere." President "It amazed me to observe that the attendance actually increased as time went on," added Gill. "The support from members and the interest they had in this global event is wonderful."

ifIDVINTIST -DOH AND 111-41-1-T000 iT0111 How has NET '98 New jert impacted your church? Send your t ABC is open Sunday, April 4 and 11, May 2 and 9 Spring releases from the Review and stories to Kimberly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Herald and Pacific Press publishing Luste Baran at associations are in! Regular hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5427 Twin Knolls CLOSED FRIDAY Pick up the newest books by Morris Venden, Dwight K. Nelson, Celeste perrino Rd., Columbia, MD Phone: (609) 392-8010 Walker and many more! And remember, 21045. We want to March is "Music Month." Ask for your hear from you! favorite cassette and/or CD today!

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 New Jersey Conference Pathfinders receive a $10,000 gift

The New Jersey Conference Execu- ence a good time with Jesus Christ tive Committee voted to transport all and each other. our Pathfinders to Oshkosh, Wisconsin CARL RODRIGUEZ Youth and Young Adults Director for the Discover the Power Camporee. After a brief concern about helping our Pathfinders know how much the conference staff and executive committee members appreciate their service, ministry and evangelism efforts was voiced, a motion was voted to aid our youth for this very memorable event with a gift of $10,000. This gift helps make the trip a reality. Our youth in New Jersey are a high priority and concern, and we want to let all our youth leaders know how much we value their ministry for our young people. The Discover the Power Camporee, completely sold out, looks to be an event in which both leaders and youth can experi-

Onward, Christian Soldiers! Tbms River Pathfinder Club earns award The Toms River Christian Soldiers our heartfelt gratitude goes to our al- homeless, elderly and underprivileged where chosen as the Pathfinder Club mighty God for achieving this. families around the area. This past of the Year for 1997-98 in the entire We salute and congratulate the di- fall, more than 300 canned items and rector, the staff more than 200 pieces of donated and the Pathfind- clothing were collected. ers. Keep up the This food campaign is so vitally im- good work! portant because it provides for the needy while, at the same time, teaching the children to be more compas- sionate and concerned for others—a concept needed in today's society. Club col- This is one of the most rewarding lects for projects the Pathfinders and Adven- the needy turers are involved in. They exert a lot of effort to make the food drive re- The excited markable and then get to see the har- voices of the vest of their labor. The Christian Soldiers pose for a group shot. Christian Soldiers It is one powerful way to offer a New Jersey Conference. Pathfinder Club members and the Ad- helping hand to someone in need and The club had met all the require- venturer club members, plus the rus- has been a wonderful learning experi- ments and earned a total of 2,600 tling of grocery bags, were the happy ence for those involved. The group is points, a perfect score. The group re- sounds emerging from the Toms River very thankful to the church and their ceived the biggest trophy that was church as the youth loaded and un- neighbors for their heart-warming re- ever awarded by the conference. loaded bags full of clothing and sponse to the drive and distribution. We are so thankful to those who canned goods collected during their MAYO SANZ SEVERINO A.Y. Director and Associate Director of the were (and are) involved, especially annual can-collecting drive. Toms River Pathfinder Club the parents and our church members The group had collected canned for their unwavering support spiritu- goods and used clothing for Thanks- ally and financially. But most of all, giving day to be distributed to the 111.1.1 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 35 WIITIT'S AAPPFNING AT

Allasnuchy-Green first aid squad recognized

arden State Acad- emy and the Tranquility Sev- enth-day Advent- ist Church recognized the Allamuchy- Green First Aid Squad at the church service on Sabbath, November 21, 1998. A plaque was presented to the squad in appreciation for their dedication and service to our church and school. Captain Lou Caruso, along with the other volunteers, attended Recruiter Hebe Soares presents an award of appreciation to Captain church to accept this honor. Lou Caruso of the Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad. GSA recruiter Hebe Soares made the presentation. Pastor Brad Valley Adventist Youth Camp when Both the church and the academy Schleif came up with the idea when gas ignited from the stove and burned recognize their dependence on their they were thinking of whom should her hand severely. community and have great respect be recognized for service to the com- The Allamuchy-Green First Aid and admiration for those who give of munity. Soares has first-hand knowl- Squad was on the scene immediately. their time and talents so unselfishly. edge of the dedication and caring of Manuela Rebeiro, one of the EMTs, BETH ANDERSON Registrar the first aid squad. This past sum- was extremely comforting and helpful mer, she was cooking for the Tranquil to Soares. S57/ WPC Of 14 MOM

... One Monday evening in December, Garden State Academy held its annual Christmas Banquet. This semi-formal banquet was coordinated by the boys club. There was special music by both the boys and girls clubs.

... The week of January 17 to 23 found students, staff and parents participating in the National Honor Society Culture Week. A different country was honored every day. Students and parents helped to prepare food from the featured countries. The display case in the administration building became the focal point for faculty, staff and students as they anxiously awaited the displays of memorabilia, flags and music each morning. The students and staff found food especially delightful. The week was capped off with a special Sabbath program featuring a Northeastern Conference Pathfinder Club. Pastor Trevor Baker (secretary of the Northeastern Conference) spoke for the divine worship.

... December 17th was an evening to remember in which staff, faculty and their families gathered to celebrate Christmas. They exchanged fun gifts and praised God for His love and watchful care this year. 1)413,1I4 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 What's happening around Potomac Poloomc

Adult Ministries Training Southeastern Region Norfolk Church March 20

Adventist Community Services POTOMIVC CONFERENCEeon1e OF SDA Video Seminar Norfolk Church March 21 Varch 1999 Adult Ministries Training Maryland/DC area Sligo Elementary School March 27 NAD commission looks at the 21st century Vacation Bible School Super Day Sligo Elementary School March 27 Dear Potomac Family: kidney failure. She has it. And that needs to I need to share with you given me a new life. There change. It is not healthy to Executive Committee important information is no way I can say "thank be knocking a process that Staunton March 31 about your conference. I you" in person for your sup- attempts to be fair in assess- urge you to read this report port, so please accept ing and assigning the avail- SVA Concert Series carefully and consider it Jeanie's and my heartfelt able personnel resources of Easter Evensong April 3 prayerfully. thanks. I'm so thankful to the conference. 1998 was another out- God for the chance I have to A bit of review. The Train the Trainer II (Children's Ministries) standing year for soul-win- again be able to give all my staffing formula does not in SVA April 9-11 ning here in Potomac. Our energies to the Lord's work. any way tell us how many pastors have again exceeded Thank you for the contin- workers we need. The fact Columbia Union College 1,000 baptisms, a goal we ued opportunity to serve is that we need many more. Alumni Weekend April 9-11 have achieved now for five you and Potomac. Roger We all know that. The for- of the past six years. The Weiss and Kurt Allen, my mula simply addresses how Adventist Community Services combined efforts of our fellow officers, carried a we can be somewhat fair in Video Seminar ministers and laymen led to heavy load; and I am ex- assigning the number of New Market Church April 11 the establishment of 11 new tremely thankful for their workers we can afford. churches last year, four unselfish efforts to do dou- The truth of the matter is Education Administrator's Council Anglo and seven Spanish. ble duty. Thank you all. that not all sections of the General Conference April 13 We praise the Lord for this There are always chal- North American Division kingdom growth. lenges which a conference (NAD) have yet faced the Shenandoah Valley Academy In spite of many good faces, and I am keenly necessity of developing such Alumni Weekend April 16-17 things, a number of chal- aware of what they are. I guidelines. All, however, lenges face our conference. want your careful attention will eventually because the Disaster Response, Personal Our conference committee as I address some of them. cultural, economic and Ministries and Stewardship has been working hard to I do not consider challenges changing habits of Baby Training address these issues. I need as problems. Challenges Boomers and X'ers are pro- Vienna Church April 17 to share with you the chal- are problems only as they ducing a changing Church. Potomac Camp Meeting lenges we face in our con- are ignored or allowed to That's a hard fact for some SVA June 22-26 ference and in the North fester and ferment. Your Adventists to accept. Be- American Division. conference officers en- lieve it or not, change is al- First, let me thank all of deavor to have open ears to ways present. you for your prayers, letters, your suggestions. We want When I went to the Cen- cards and E-mails during your written or oral reac- tral California Conference the past months that I was tions to this editorial. on January 1, 1989, those Potomac People on dialysis. On November The staffing formula of forces had already hit the is published in the VISITOR each month by the 24, 1998, my niece, Dr. our conference is the first Southern California Confer- Potomac Conference. Shelli Cannon Hill of item that needs attention. ence and the Southeastern President, Morganton, North Carolina, It is generally ignored until California Conference. In Herbert H. Broeckel; gave me one of her kidneys. it is time for pastoral or dis- both of those conferences, Editor, Sue Bendall; 606 Greenville Ave. The operation at Johns trict realignment. Then it is large numbers of pastors Staunton, Virginia 24401 Hopkins Hospital in Balti- equally disliked and at- were laid off with short ter- (540) 886-0771 more was a complete suc- tacked by laity and clergy mination notice. In Central cess. I no longer have alike. I know it. You know continued on page 38

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 37 Polo mg People NAD commission looks at the 21st century continued from page 37

we spent over six years ment of the church's standing expense of the conference is not vote such an action. I rightsizing our pastoral on the formula. In the mean- salary related. Very little is strongly recommend that staff, creating districts and time, I have had to apologize to spent in areas such as pro- all of you very carefully redeploying workers so that pastors who have had to wait gramming or departmental read the report in a recent we were able to avoid mas- for the help that outstanding expense. The only significant Review of the discussion at sive layoffs. All conferences growth demands. We are not funds that could be rede- the NAD establishing the in the NAD will have to give adding additional staffing at ployed are the one percent study commission. The attention to this problem; 1.25 or 1.50, but only when the now assigned to the literature people debating the com- and until the Division ad- church shows signs of qualify- ministry and the assets of, mission were highly in- dresses the systemic prob- ing for two full pastors. and operational costs of, formed lay members, lems, it will eventually Now, let me address the Camp Blue Ridge. Both are pastors and administra- happen everywhere. current frustration level of our under strenuous review. Our tors. I could not believe When I left Potomac in conference executive commit- recent Blue Ribbon Educa- the tenor of much of the 1985, we had 15,000 members tee. Frankly, it is extremely tional Commission even des- debate. Many openly ex- and 80 pastoral full-time high. Our committee is ag- ignated that percentages of pressed the need for tithe equivalents (FTEs). Nineteen gressively searching for solu- the unallocated trust maturi- being available for local years later, we have nearly tions to the shrinking tithe ties automatically go to the funding. I don't believe 23,000 members and still dollar. A subcommittee of educational budget. All three that our church will or have 80 FTEs. Tithe is sim- seven Executive Committee of these pockets of funding should move away from ply not keeping up with infla- members have made bold rec- are under review and will be our long held position that tion. The biggest problem ommendations, and the com- debated at the upcoming tithe is for the work of with the formula is that in or- mittee has forwarded them to town hall meetings. Changes ministry and operational der to staff the growing seg- the union. In turn, the union will be recommended to be funds should come from ments of the conference, has sent our requests to the voted on by our spring con- sacrificial giving above the adjustments must be made in NAD. The NAD has estab- stituency meeting. sacred Tithe. those areas where there is lished a division-wide commit- I believe that we are going Where should the relief stagnation and negative tee to recommend what can be to all become frustrated in come from? My position is growth. We will not abandon done to redirect funds to the this process. The fact is that that it should come from a the idea of the strong helping local church level for the up- we need more funds for both reduction of levels of the weak. As things now building of our division which the education budget and the Church governance--the stand, we will be creating has only 800,000 of the 10 mil- hiring of more pastors. The possible combining of more three-church districts. lion plus Adventists world- debate will happen. What- unions. Conferences and Because we have many large wide. This division provides, ever we decide will become unions merging into a new churches, we have not had to by far, the majority of the conference policy. The real entity called a union con- have four- and five-church Church's funding. Another solution is finding new fund- ference. This is an impor- districts as they do in other problem that must be ad- ing for local growth. tant concept because the parts of the NAD Unless the dressed is the complicated Now, more about the NM) would have greater Division-wide commission process of money flowing up NAD commission. Rumors strength, power and influ- established at the 1998 Year- and back down and a system abound that Potomac has or ence in the world Church if End Meeting finds us new of Church finance which is may threaten to withhold there were more union monies for staffing at the lo- difficult even for Church lead- tithe funds if relief is not conferences. Our Church cal level, we will be creating ers to explain. Many Church forthcoming. No such ac- reorganized at the begin- even larger districts. members don't understand tion has been taken. ning of the 20th century. Recently, the conference how it works and have become Frankly, the idea has What excuse can we give to committee voted that when cynical about it. crossed many minds. Con- not reorganize at the begin- single churches approach .50 Actually, I have begun to ad- stituents report to the ad- ,ing of the 215' century? on the staffing formula, they dress two major problems: the ministration that such Times have changed. Re- must come up with aggres- frustration level of our commit- suggestions have even been duced cost as a reduction sive lay and pastoral- owned tee and the proposed committee made by some of our pas- of people working at ad- goals for reversing that trend the NAD has approved to study tors. Let me make some- ministrative levels is being quickly or face districting. the Church financial structure. thing crystal clear. Our demanded by laity every- By the time you read this, we Let's talk a bit more about the committee has committed where in the NAD. will have the new numbers, frustration of our executive com- to work with the NAD to What other factors and I will already be sched- mittee. Our committee mem- find ways to bring us relief. MUST be addressed by the uling meetings with pastors bers have gone over our You need to know that I commission? High on the and church boards to estab- conference finances with a fine- personally will not support list is the abandonment by lish the mutually agreed on tooth comb. Few unallocated the withholding of Tithe. I many in the Church of the strategies to create improve- funds exist. Much of the total believe our constituents will continued on page 42

38 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Tazewell, Virginia, church offers special service for those hurting during Christmas

Christmas can be a pain- before the service was to be new activity has low atten- her and wider advertise- ful time for some. It may held. These ministers re- dance for the first year. ment. be the first Christmas with- ported that in Tazewell, any Without exception, the min- Even a small church can out loved family members isters also said offer such a worship service who have recently died. It that the commu- to its community. Tazewell could be the pain of broken nity has a need has about 10 active mem- relationships, the insecurity for this type of bers, four of whom decorated of job loss or the weariness worship service, the church and conducted of ill health. It may be a and they felt the the service. Two others time that has always been attendance will baked cookies. A choir direc- difficult. This can be espe- increase next tor and organist from a local cially painful in the midst of year. The pro- church provided the music, the celebrating that sur- gram will be re- including bringing a child to rounds these people. For peated on sing a solo. those reasons, the Tazewell, Tuesday, Decem- SUBMITTED BY Virginia, church offered a ber 21, 1999 HENRY C. MILLER, special "Longest Night" ser- with much ear- TAZEWELL, VA vice to the community on Monday, December 21, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone, regardless of church background Welcome to Denton Grady - new youth director for Potomac (or lack of it), was invited. The service lasted about The Potomac Conference benefit of the 45 minutes. The theme of is pleased to welcome doubt. Respect the simple service was to Denton L. Grady as its new them. Treat show that God's Word youth director. Pastor Grady them the way comes to shine light into comes to us from beautiful I liked to be our darkness. It included Hawaii where he served in treated. Noth- sharing and hearing the same capacity, along with ing special." prayers, Scripture and mu- other responsibilities, for the Growing up sic acknowledging that past four years. as the son of God's presence is for those Why, you ask, would missionary who mourn and struggle. someone want to move parents, Grady The short service was fol- from Hawaii? "I had com- spent his for- lowed by a brief time of pleted the goals I had set mative years, light refreshments and fel- and was ready for a new ages 6-11, in lowship. challenge," he says. His ex- South America, mostly in A year or so after gradua- Although the atten- perience in coordinating Brazil and along the Ama- tion from the seminary, he dance could have been Pathfinders, youth and zon River. Because of the noticed a pretty, dark- greater, everyone who did young adult activities, high level of activity in the haired girl named Cyndee. come said they were camporees, fairs, Bible church and outdoors; he re- She wouldn't give him the blessed and comforted by camps, mission trips and members them as happy time of day. So, wise man the service. They encour- summer camps is going to years. Maybe this is how he that he is, he got a friend to aged the church members energize and strengthen the developed his pleasant, laid- invite her to join a group to repeat it next year. The youth work in the Potomac back disposition; or maybe going on a mission trip. You decision to do the service Conference. the air by the Amazon River guessed it! He was part of was made only the week "Kids are capable of in- helped him grow. He is a the group. As the saying before it was to occur, so credible things! By the big man at six feet three goes, the rest is history. time for publicizing the grace of God, I endeavor to inches tall. Educated in the The Gradys have two sweet program was limited. empower young people to states, Denny graduated little girls: Nicole, age 3 Members of the local min- discover and use their God- from Monterey Bay Acad- and Noel, age 3 months. isterial association were given talents for divine min- emy and Pacific Union Col- enthusiastic about the ser- istry and service," Grady lege. He received his CAROL ANDERSON, vice, and most of them an- explains. When asked how master of divinity degree SECRETARY nounced it to their he relates to kids, he lowers from Andrews University. YOUTH DEPARTMENT respective congregations. his head and thinks for a Along with English, he Unfortunately, the an- moment: "Up front, honest speaks Portuguese and nouncement came one day and direct, give them the Spanish.

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 39 Poio reopie Camp Blue Ridge: more than fun and games When was the last time include their parents on their that you spent an entire list of friends. The need is not CAMP BLUE RIDGE week of real quality time for a chance to 'get away", but with your teenage son or to "come together." 1999 daughter? This summer, Camp Blue "Who do you think Ridge has taken this need se- you're kidding? I don't have riously. Designed into the Living on the Edge! Adventure Camp time for that in my busy summer camp schedule is a schedule ... And besides, week that is for teens and Adventure Quest June 20-27 (ages 7-1 1) what would I do for a whole their parents: mother/daugh- week with my teenager? I ter, father/son or even Adventure Camp June 27-July 4 (ages 7-10) don't have the money to go mother/son, etc. Whether you anywhere special. I thought choose our golf, horse, canoe/ Junior Camp (ages 10-12) summer camp was just for whitewater or wilderness ad- Junior I July 4-11 kids, anyway." venture outpost, the emphasis Yes, summer camps were is on re-connecting with your Junior II July 11 -18 started years ago for the teenager in an atmosphere kids. They provided a safe cleared of the demands of Teen Camps (ages 12-17) place for youth to spread jobs, church and friends. Ski I June 20-27 their wings, make new Replace the sounds of Ski !! June '7-July 4 friends and become a little ringing phones, faxes and cel- Ski III July 4-11 independent from Mom and lular calls with the sounds of Dad. It gave Mom and Dad streams, birds and laughter. Canoe/Whitewater July 11-18 a break for a few days. But Make eye contact with your Golf June 27-July 4 now, our families have too teen at a breakfast shared Horse I June 20-27 many breaks from each with the squirrels and chip- Horse II June 27-July 4 other, our kids are taught munks, rather than over the Horse III July 4-11 independence too young, morning paper. Instead of Horse IV July 11-18 and most teens would not gathering in front of the TV Ultimate Quest July 18-25 in the evening to Parent/Teen Camps July 18-25 Ways to show your watch your favorite For more information, please call teenager you really care show, (888) RING CBR or (540) 377-2413. gather Be yourself around the Help them discover new things campfire, are making it available for member a lake, a campfire Look in their eyes when you talk to them singing and or a moment of discovery in Listen to them just $60 more for both of Laugh together sharing you than it would be for just the woods, and you'll know Tell them their feelings are O.K. what Jesus a teen to attend camp for beyond a shadow of a doubt Be honest really one week. If both parents that the only thing that re- Delight in their discoveries means in want to come, it's $120 ally mattered was this time Be relaxed your life. more. We challenge you to you set aside to spend with Tell them how terrific they are O.K. It your child. Use your ears more than your mouth go anywhere and get lodg- Find common interests sounds ing and food for a week for For more information, Apologize when you've done something wrong good. But just $60!! And when you please call us at (540) 377- Keep the promises you make how can I look at how much your 2413 or (888)-RING CBR, or Point out what you like about them afford it? child means to you, how E-mail us at campblueridge@ Ask for their opinions Because we can you not afford it? compuserve.com. We'll be Have fun together believe in happy to send you a brochure Tell them how much you like being with them Twenty years from now it Believe in them the irre- won't matter who was in the or answer your questions. Be flexible placeable White House or what was SUBMITTED BY Delight in their uniqueness value of on TV, or where you were BONNY MUSGRAVE Let them teach you this experi- on the information super- CAMP BLUE RIDGE Daydream with them ence, we SUMMER CAMP highway. But you will re- DIRECTOR

40 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Sligo eighth-graders dress the part

Celebrating 100 years of praise and service When Sligo Adventist School's eighth-graders vis- Community Praise Center, Seventh-day Adventist Church in ited Colonial Williamsburg this fall, they fooled many Alexandria, Virginia 1899 - 1999 of the regular tourists who thought they were cast The year was 1899; the exandria in our lifetime? Are members and part of the day, October 21. Alexandria we as committed as our city's re-enactment pro- Seventh-day Adventist founding fathers to maintain gram. In fact, many tour- Church was officially orga- an Adventist presence here? ists stopped the students to nized with seven adult What about you? What engage them in conversa- members. are you doing to ensure you tion while having their pic- One year later, at the are an integral part of tures taken. turn of the century, three spreading God's message in Prior to boarding buses more members were added. and around Alexandria? We to take their social studies During this two-year period, must now be even more tour to Colonial Williams- dressed in the capital city of six of the ten members con- committed as we see the burg and Yorktown, the stu- Virginia. Paul Copiz, social tributed a total of $14.82 in time approaching of Christ's dents and parents outfitted studies teacher, joined his tithes and offerings. soon return. them much like colonial students in the project. One hundred years later, As we celebrate "100 young people would have Alexandria SDA Years of Praise and Service Churchbetter known as of Seventh-day Adventists in Community Praise Center, Alexandria, Virginia," let us Japanese intern teacher spends year at Sligo or "CPC"--has 463 members, be just as committed to with a record-breaking tithe serving the surrounding Yukiyo Nakamura, a 25- and offering base of over community so that we may year-old Japanese intern, one million dollars! To God continue to praise God for a has joined the Sligo Ad- be the glory! harvest of new souls "in this ventist School faculty for Our heritage is rich in generation." this school year. She is Adventist history. Pastors Come, join us during our gaining greater fluency in have come and gone. The Centennial Celebration in speaking and understanding church's address has changed 1999. English while she shares el- numerous ements of the Japanese lan- times; but guage and culture with after 100 CPC Celebration Activities in 1999 Sligo students. Miss Nakamura is the years, the "three an- April 10 Founder's Day; daughter of a bank em- gels' mes- All members come to church ployee. She and her family sage" is still in 19th-century clothing live in Ichikawa, a suburb of being Tokyo. Nakamura hopes to than do their Japanese preached Spring Concert To be announced use her increased profi- counterparts. ciency in English to trans- in Alexan- "Americans are friendly dria. July 17 Drama on Adventist History late English literature into and generous," says Japanese. So, here Nakamura. She also won- we are in September 18 Concert—Larnell Harris / When she was inter- dered at the immense size 1999, ready CPC Mass Choir; Hylton Me- viewed, Nakamura said she of the United States of to embrace morial Chapel was surprised that the free- America. A part of the work a new cen- doms enjoyed by American she does in the Sligo school tury, a new October 16-23 Centennial Celebration Week children are dramatically includes helping children to millen- different from the school understand Japan and its nium. October 23 Centennial Banquet routines in her homeland. customs. Have we While she is accustomed to truly made For further information, please contact: a stricter approach to CLARENCE DUNBEBIN, a differ- Wanda Jenkins at 301.292.3855. schooling, Nakamura does ASSOCIATE ence in Al- believe that American chil- SUPERINTENDENT dren enjoy school more OF EDUCATION

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 41 NAD commission looks at the 21st century continued from page 38

concept of disinterested be- would come from reduc- system voted by the Church confidence in the combined nevolence. Our leaders tions of offices and facili- and the responsibility to resourcefulness of lay and have responded to the ties. The second stage of teach our members to do denominational leaders who changing interest of savings would come as, by the same. I can remember will have the challenge of Boomers and X'ers to give attrition, employees are re- well the time early in my forging a change in the to projects. If the conclu- assigned to the front line. ministry when new mem- funding for a revived NAD. sion of the commission is I truly hope that the bers coming into the There will be a great effort that we have to have it both money made available to Church could and often did to say, "The problem is not ways--disinterested benevo- the local church level for ex- easily move into Tithe re- financial but spiritual. Call lence for the older mem- panded growth in the NAD turning by the monies saved on our members to be sacri- bers and project giving for be used to fund additional by lifestyle changes—quit- ficial and spiritual, and our the younger ones--then we pastors, youth pastors, ting smoking, gambling, al- financial problems will be have to be honest and say more teachers and even sti- cohol use and entertain- solved." We need that em- so and count results to- pends for pastors' wives ments. Today, there is an phasis. But the aforemen- gether. Right now, the who are capable and avail- even larger source of fund- tioned systemic, cultural higher levels of the Church able to assist in ministry. A ing for Tithe and offerings and complicated policy is- actively promote project careful look should be given I speak of the huge volume sues must be addressed as giving and clearly expect to the use of Tithe funds for of consumer debt, especially well. Frankly, I am urgently that traditional patterns of full- or part-time church credit cards, that enslave praying that my Church and giving continue as well. secretaries and treasurers. I our members and too many its leaders will take seri- There may be huge in- hope our church never clergy. I recommend our ously the issues raised by stitutional resistance to re- abandons the concept of Church Ministries Director Potomac. I have served the duce levels of organization Tithe for the support of Chris Kober's seminars, Church loyally for nearly 39 and numbers of unions ministry and additional of- which clearly show the way years. I do not want to face and conferences. "One ferings for church expense, for many members to be increased frustration among possible reason for the re- buildings and program- freed from interest costs constituents for relief that sistance could be concern ming. and thereby join again those can and must be found. about people losing their Now, I am going to talk a who reap the blessing of Change will take place. Our jobs" A simple solution is little bit about Tithing and God that comes from sacri- church is truly a worldwide that no one would lose his Tithe promotion. Those ficial giving. movement and not just a lo- or her position. All exist- who live from the tithe have A final word of hopeful- cal church. My dream is ing employees would be re- a clear obligation to return ness about the NAD com- that the worldwide Church tained. The first savings a faithful Tithe through the mission. I have great will see that a strong local church will maintain a strong world church. If you wish to know more about Potomac's aggressive POTOMAC CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS plans to be positive about SCHEDULE OF TOWN HALL MEETINGS the future of our Church, I DATE TIME PLACE invite all interested members of the Potomac Conference to attend the town hall meet- Sunday, March 21 10:00 a.m. Wytheville, VA ings that will be held in Sunday, March 21 6:00 p.m. Lynchburg, VA eight locations throughout our conference prior to our Saturday, March 27 6:00 p.m. Burnt Mills mid-term constituency meet- (Silver Spring) ing. Let the delegates from your church who will be rep- Sunday, March 28 10:00 a.m. Capital Spanish resenting you at the April (Washington, DC) constituency know how you feel about these issues. Sunday, March 28 3:00 p.m. Vienna, VA All of us can and need to be in prayer that God will Saturday, April 3 6:00 p.m. New Market, VA guide us and our leaders as we give input to the revitaliza- Saturday, April 10 7:00 p.m. Norfolk, VA Church tion of our beloved Church. HERB BROECKEL Sunday, April 11 10:00 a.m. Patterson Ave. PRESIDENT (Richmond, VA)

42 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Shenandoah Valley Academy p venittqs

WORK TAKES ON A NEW MEANING AT SVA For most parents today taken on new meaning. the bottom line is clear— Currently, the academy's Adventist secondary educa- excellent work program tion is becoming less and strives to elevate work less affordable. Considering ethics by teaching stu- this fact, it is more impera- dents habits of prompt- tive than ever that our ness, responsibility, schools provide work op- productivity, and team portunities for their stu- work. As a result, students to help reduce dent employees are left families' out-of-pocket feeling satisfied with costs. Beyond this practical their accomplishments, rationale, another primary refreshed physically and reason our denomination mentally, and gratified established schools which having defrayed a por- offer work for students is to tion of their tuition. teach the value of a positive Credibility for SVA's work ethic. work program was "I have worked at Box Factory for two years, During its ninety-year boosted when students and it has given me many skills and experi- history, Shenandoah Valley began earning academic ences that I will need later in life. It's a good Academy has consistently credit beginning the '98- place to work and still be able to socialize and presented a work/study pro- 99 school year for work- keep up with your friends." gram. However, in recent ing at SVA Recycling, years, SVA's emphasis upon the Food Service, and KC Schneider, four-year senior work responsibility has SVA Bindery. Earned

credits count as "This is my first year at and pride in a job well done. elective units to- Students are evaluated by Box Factory, and I find ward the three dif- their employer on the effec- that the supervisors ferent diplomas tiveness of their work, and a and wages are great. available to stu- work report is placed in Working at the Box dents. While most their official file. A student Factory helped me to students pursue who receives an "A" work realize that you can the college prepa- grade and has a minimum talk to adults and they ratory and honors cumulative GPA of 2.0, can diplomas, every receive a matching scholar- will listen to you. 1 love student desiring ship of 50 percent of their working at Box be- work, including earnings each month. cause of the people, those on the stan- Clearly, SVA Recycling but also because I dard diploma is a God-given blessing to make approximately track, can be em- the academy, making it $10 per hour piece ployed. possible for many students The intended to attend SVA who would rate, which helps out a result of SVA's be unable to otherwise. At lot on my school bill." work/study pro- the recycling plant, a gram for credit is a worker can earn an aver- Heidi Young, junior healthy respect for age of $2,500 each year the dignity of work working three hours per (continued on page 44)

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WORK TAKES ON A NEW MEANING AT SVA (continued from page 43)

(continued from page 43) day. Currently, with between 60 "This is my first year at and 70 student employees SVA Box Factory. Because you Recycling's student employees get paid by piece rate while working on piece rate, have an earning range between here, I am able to make minimum wage and $11.50 per up to $11 or $12 an hour. hour. The average hourly wage This pays for a big portion earned is $6.25 per hour. With of my school bill. If I did parental permission, those work- not work at Box Factory I ing at a school industry can re- probably wouldn't be able ceive cash on 10 percent of their to attend SVA. The super- monthly earnings. Additional earning opportunities are avail- visors at Box are really able for students during home- friendly and flexible. leaves and vacations. A full summer work program is also Reed Richardi, junior offered to students. For employment and financial information, please contact Daryl Hevener, vice-principal for financial services at (540) 740- 3161 Ext. 201.

"This is my first year at SHENANDOAH VALLEY Shenandoah Valley Academy. ACADEMY I am glad that I am able to work at the Box Factory, if I UPCOMING EVENTS didn't work at Box, I may not have the opportunity to receive a good Christian educa- SVA's 90th Alumni Anniversary Celebration tion or be here at SVA with all my friends. The supervi- April 16 - 18 sors, Wendy and Herb, are SVA Academy Days caring, kind, and supportive May 2 - 3 of you, and you can talk to them as a friend. You can also make good wages, I For more information, make approximately $10 per hour, and occasionally when contact: Denise Rivera they have 100% cash days, Director of Advancement some students make over Shenandoah Valley Academy $100. It is a great learning 234 West Lee Highway experience!!" New Market, VA 22844 Katie Marcussen, freshman Phone (540) 740-3161 Fax (540) 740-3336

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YOUR CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • MARCH 1999

trT,Te.,r, Have you ever stopped to think that the "law of supply and demand" works in Wilmington youth trains for the spiritual realm, too?! It is not a ques- Olympics in 2006 tion of resources because the supply is inexhaustible —God's grace is limitless, Sixteen-year-old Jason Fedusenko is a very gifted young man. And and He is not a reluctant giver. Not only while his scholastic achievements have placed him in the National Honor is God not reluctant, He is always taking Society, his real notoriety comes from the two steel blades on the bottom the initiative to bless us. And the person of his feet. For four hours each day, Jason is to be found on ice — practicing who does not receive from God, won't. It his figure skating routine. And although he has only been seriously is certainly not a problem of supply. training for the past three years, he recently placed third at the Eastern President's Nor is it a problem of demand. The Regional Pairs Competition. He now is waiting for an invitation to the FOCUS world is filled with need. The consumer Junior National Pairs Competition. And the true goal of this remarkable potential for God's resources is everywhere young man is to skate on the U.S. Olympic team in 2006. His coach, Ron s all the time. Wherever you look, you can see desperate Luddington, a former world champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist, need for that which only God has to offer. Many do not believes Jason is Olympic quality. recognize this need, but that is not the basic problem. It is Members of the West Wilmington church have followed Jason with not a question of supply. It is not a question of demand. keen interest. This young man's dedication to the Lord has not gone The real problem is "distribution." unnoticed. Members now assist with some of the expenses involved in his The question is how to bring God's supply and man's pursuit. On at least two occasions, Jason has asked tournament referees need together. YOU are the key. God's method is YOU. to change competition from Every Seventh-day Adventist Christian is where he or she Saturday to another day due is because God wants to use him or her right there as a to his firm convictions about point of distribution. God wants to bless other people Sabbath keeping. To the shock throughyour life — right whereyou live and work and play of his coach and friends, the and socialize. He wants to work through you, but He can changes have been made. do this only if you are willing to be available—willing to "They don't know the God I yield your life as a channel for the river of His blessings to serve," said Jason in response flow to others. to their disbelief. I hope you will plan to spend time with us this June Jason's long-term goals in- at our annual spiritual encampment — camp meeting. We volve helping young people. are going to focus on God's spiritual distribution plan. When not at the ice rink or We will have a program that inspires, encourages, en- studying for classes, Jason s lightens and trains us for bringing together God's supply volunteers at a local commu- and man's need. nity service center as a tutor. I f

ma ow or me me ma ow us on ow .ga me No 111 his obvious skating talents al- low him a good measure of Chesapeake financial success, he hopes to open centers foryoung people is produced monthly by the Chesapeake Con- from broken and low-income homes. Somehow, you just know that with ference of Seventh-day Adventists. Editor: Rob Jason and his God, anything is possible. Vandeman; Editorial Assistant: Barbara-Lee Boyd. Items of interest for the Chesapeake Chal- lenge, may be sent to 6600 Martin Road; Colum- bia, MD 21044, or faxed to (410) 995-1434. For more information, phone (410) 995-1910.

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Chesapeake

CAMP MEETING RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Members: We are attempting to be as fair as possible in the housing assignments for this June's camp meeting. Please keep in mind the following important points as you make your application: 1. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis according to the postmark on the envelope. (Applications that are hand delivered will be hand stamped with the date as if it had been postmarked that day.) 2. No reservations will be accepted postmarked before April 15, 1999. 3. ALL money is due with the reservation form. Every year, the demand for housing exceeds the supply. We make every attempt to accommodate the wishes of the constituent members while maintaining as fair a process as possible. Where we are unable to meet your expectations or desires, we are sorry.

RESERVATION FORM CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE CAMP MEETING June 15-19, 1999

QUANTITY ITEM PRICES TOTAL

(DORMITORY ROOMS)

GIRLS' DORM—ADULTS ONLY (18 years and older) Girls' Dormitory (1st floor - men's restrooms) $70.00/5 nights Girls' Dormitory (2nd floor - ladies' restrooms) Girls' Dormitory (3rd floor - ladies' restrooms)

BOYS' DORM—FAMILIES & ADULTS Boys' Dormitory (1st floor - ladies' restrooms) Boys' Dormitory (2nd floor - men's restrooms) Boys' Dormitory (3rd floor - ladies's restrooms) $5.00/night each additional person $

NO COOKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE ROOMS. No bedding or curtains are furnished. Dorm rooms must be rented for the full time. There must be two persons in the room. Third and fourth persons will be $5.00 per night per person.

(TENTS) (Tents available in trailer area only) Tent w/concrete floor & electricity or $ 30.00/5 nights Tent w/concrete floor & electricity 10.00/night Single cot with mattress 3.00 each Folding table 1.00 each Folding chair .50 each

(BUNKHOUSES) Cedar Bunkhouse $ 35.00/5 nights or Walnut Bunkhouse 10.00/night Single cot with mattress 3.00 each Folding table 1.00 each Folding chair .50 each

NO COOKING IN THE BUNKHOUSES. You may cook outside of the building.

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(PERSONAL TENTS) Space for your own personal tent or $ 15.00/5 nights Space for your own personal tent 5.00/night (With use of shower rooms)

(TRAILERS) Length of trailer ft. Trailer space w/electricity, water, sewer or $ 50.00/5 nights Trailer space w/electricity, water, sewer 15.00/night Trailer space w/electricity, water or 45.00/5 nights Trailer space w/electricity, water 10.00/night Trailer space without hookups or 20.00/5 nights Trailer space without hookups 5.00/night

(CABIN UNITS) Youth cabin unit with electricity $80.00/5 nights Folding table 1.00 each Folding chair .50 each

Minimum of 4 persons per unit. NO COOKING IN THE CABIN UNITS! (Cabin units must be rented for the full 5 nights).

PAYMENT IN FULL MUST ACCOMPANY RESERVATION! Reservations must not be postmarked before April 15, 1999, and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Refunds will be made on cancellations only if they are made before June 1, 1999. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE OF SDA.

MAIL TO: Chesapeake Conference Locating Committee AMOUNT ENCLOSED 6600 Martin Road Columbia, MD 21044

NAME HOME CHURCH

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE (Home) (Work)

(It is MOST important that we have your FULL address with zip code and home church.)

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Russell says farewell to Chesapeake

Rick Russell has accepted the invitation of the Carolina Conference to serve as its treasurer. He assumes his new role full-time as of April 1. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the conference has 99 churches and a membership of more than 13,000. It is considered one of the most stable conferences within the North American Division. Rick has served in Chesapeake for nearly 15years — the first dozen as an assistant and then associate treasurer before being elected treasurer three years ago. We are greatly saddened by the loss to our team, but we rejoice for Rick in this new opportunity for professional advancement. Rick's wife, Kathy, who teaches at Spencerville Adventist Academy, will finish out the school year before joining him in Charlotte. It is the consensus of those who have worked closely with Rick over these past years that he has always performed most ably in his role in treasury and by his kind, steady, open and thoughtful approach to money management has been a positive influence on the continued growth of the conference. The fact that the profile drawn up by the Executive Committee looks remarkably similar to Rick Russell is no accident. The personnel committee is hard at work to find someone who possesses good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to all age groups; one who is a strong supporter of Christian education at all levels; one who brings significant experience to the job; one who has good money management skills; one who is a team player; and one who has vision and the ability to plan for the long-range needs of the conference. Chesapeake bids farewell to faithful stewards and to good friends. And says "Thank You" for the ministry you performed while among us.

Chesapeake singles sail on

The Chesapeake Chapter of the Adventist Singles Ministry headed back to his/her home territory. The photo below shows most sponsored a cruise to the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship of our group. Everyone really enjoyed the time together, especially the Fantady January 21-24. Thirty singles and three sponsoring couples good food —enough to possibly do this type of trip again in October. enjoyed the good food and fellowship, as well as warm, sunny days and a little sea sickness but not enough to ruin the cruise. The BARBARA-LEE BOYD cruise was from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Nassau in the Bahamas. Editorial Amistant There were singles (and couples) from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Ten- nessee, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas who joined in the fun. Besides all the contests, shops and shows available on the ship, the shops in Nassau, and swimming in the clear turquoise ocean, we all enjoyed the worships provided each morning and evening for our group by Rob Vandeman and Al Watson. We also had other interested people listening in on these worship sessions. Sabbath was a full day at sea, with a Sabbath school program of lesson study, Bible Balderdash with a very convinc- ing panel of bluffers, and then church service. A Bible study by Howard Bankes and relationship seminar by Jan Kinnard were provided in the early afternoon. We arrived back in Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday, and then each one was

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he Viewpoi n t dito Pres E by Mountain View Conference • 1400 Liberty Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 • (304) 422-4581 Mountain View Events President's Viewpoint: A father's love As I write this, I'm sitting at my desk in my study at home. Above, I see a picture March 19-21 of my late father smiling down at me. My, how he loved me. He often told me so. Pathfinder Camporee Pocahontas, Pennsylvania I also see a picture of Marty and me with our two grown sons. My, how I love them. I tell them of my love each time we talk on the phone and every time we're together. We hug each other and enjoy being together. April 2-11 Elementary School Spring Break Our heavenly Father IS love. He has gone to great lengths to tell of His love in His Word. He has demonstrated His love by giving His Son. "For God so loved ...

April 9-11 that He gave His only begotten Son,"—John 3:16. We hear that read or quoted, and MV Training Retreat for children/ we appreciate it, but do we really understand the depths of His love? Can we? youth and family ministries Perhaps a story will help. Randy Murphy Valley Vista Adventist Center Many years ago, a steamship was wrecked on Lake Pontchartrain near New Huttonsville, West Virginia Orleans, on which were a father, mother and their six children. The father was a President strong, stalwart man and a very good swimmer. He resolved to get them all to land or die trying. He told April 18 his children not to be afraid, that he would come for them. He then jumped overboard, and his wife School Administrators Focus on jumped after him. He took her by the hair and began to swim for shore. Although the breakers were heavy, Excellence he landed her safely on the shore. He then plunged back into the mad waves and went back to the ship for the children. One by one, he brought them to their mother on shore. Only one remained upon the May 16-19 ship. The devoted father didn't have the strength to stand up when he had brought the next to last safely Outdoor School to shore. People on the shore begged him not to try and go back again. He looked them straight in the Valley Vista Adventist Center eye and said: "Jimmy's on that ship, and I promised to come for him." He struggled back through the waves to the ship, and just as it was about to go down, he called for Jimmy to jump into the water. As Jimmy splashed into the water, this loving father only had enough strength to reach out and pull Mark your calendar now! his son to his chest. Those once-strong arms were now exhausted and, with his son hugged tightly to his Camp Meeting 1999 chest, they sank together to rise no more. Such is the love of a father. "As the Father hath loved me, even "Hope for Tomorrow" so have I loved you," said Jesus. June 18-26 Yes, the rugged cross and the nails brought Jesus great pain, but He could bear that more easily than Valley Vista Adventist Center Huttonsville, West Virginia the pain of losing any one of us, His children. Oh, how to understand a father's love! Don't try to comprehend it, just accept it with thanksgiving. We hope to see you there!

Planning ahead A new look! Have you noticed the new look to our news- in building rapport with the community through Valley Vista Summer Camps letter? Mountain Viewpoint, formerly the Mountain news stories via radio, TV, newspapers, etc. June 27-July 4 View Challenge, has a new name and format thanks Hawkins is a graduate of Southern Adventist Lifeguard Camp/Staff Training to the capable work of our conference communica- University in Collegedale, Tennessee, and later from July 4-11 tion director, Cheri Hawkins. We're most grateful the University of Tennessee in Collegedale. Previ- Adventure Camp that she accepted the Lord's ous to her work here, she was employed as a secre- July 11-18 call to be a part of our min- tary in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference office. junior Camp istry team in Mountain View She has excellent computer capabilities and finds July 18-25 a year ago. Perhaps you've fulfillment in using her skills to enhance communi- Teen Camp seen our "camera lady" tak- cation in the Church and community. Her leisure July 25-August 1 ing pictures at your church, time activities include reading, walking, most sports Extreme Camp at camp meeting, etc. She and making new friends. Valley Vista Adventist Center stands up to many Church Besides being communication director, she serves leaders in the pulpit ... with Cheri Hawkins as secretary to the conference president and trea- August 10-14 her camera! As communi- surer. She enjoys working with a variety of chal- Pathfinder Camporee cation director, she is responsible for compiling, of- lenges in the conference and its ministries through Oshkosh, Wisconsin ten writing and providing layout and design for the each church and is looking forward to getting better Viewpoint, as well as submitting articles and pic- acquainted with new friends across Mountain View. tures to the Visitor for publication. She is anxious to KINGSLEY WHITSETT work with church communication representatives Conference Secretary

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 49 News & Views he Clarksburg, Fairmont and Grafton churches recently wel- comed a new pastor to the district. Tim Eberhardt, his wife, Cheryl, and their two children come to Mountain View from Manchester, Kentucky, where Tim was chaplain of Memorial Hospital's home health agency. He fills the vacancy left when Richard Perkins took a leave of absence from pastoral ministry. Glenville members are reaching out to their community through personal contacts. Involvement in Cumberland school children are "Mountain View Stars." They and their teacher, Vera Goff, were fea- nondenominational Bible study and tured in the conference-wide video introducing Arm in Arm, the conference's new offering initiative sharing the health message through focusing on children and youth and evangelism. Arm in Arm replaces Conference Advance. Above: Cam- nutrition and cooking classes are eraman David Brillhart (right) captures Cumberland school students on film for the Arm in Arm video. yielding positive feedback. The Spencer church met its In- gathering goal for 1998. Members visited all business establishments Pathfinders go skiing and enjoy fellowship in six weeks, introducing them to Pathfinders from across Mountain View met at After a good night's rest followed by a hearty the World Service Appeal. Con- Valley Vista Adventist Center in Hu ttonsville, West breakfast, the Mountain View Conference Path- tacts appreciated their visits, with Virginia, for a fun weekend of skiing and fellowship. finder director, Lauri Aho, concluded the weekend many giving generous offerings. Early Friday morning, it was rise and shine, then of activities. Members of the Spencer church off to the ski slopes of the Timberline Ski Resort in LAURI AHO helped in organizing a community central West Virginia. Those who wished to obtain Conference Pathfinder Director Christmas program held at the Min- ski lessons from the ski school did so, and the rest nora Community Center in Cal- of the day was spent on the slopes skiing and snow- houn County. This narration of the boarding. The day was perfect, with bright sun- birth of Christ was attended by shine, warm temperatures and nicely groomed trails. Help wanted! more than 40 people, most of whom At four o'clock, it was time to clear the slopes and The children and youth in the Mountain View were non-Adventists. Other activi- head back to Valley Vista for a hearty supper and Conference have reason to smile as plans are in ties of the Spencer church include vespers with guest speaker Lincoln Steed, editor of place whereby 50 percent of Arm in Arm funds will sunshine bands to a local nursing Listen magazine. He gave thrilling experiences from benefit them directly in the coming months. Arm in home, an active Bible correspon- the Bible, relating them to personal experiences and Arm was launched in January in response to mem- dence school and youth involve- other material such as Pilgrim's Progress. ber input relative to future conference evangelism. ment in Sabbath school. Sabbath was a day "to come apart and rest We want to see an army of youth "rightly trained" The Indian Creek school pre- awhile," communing with God and fellowshipping and dedicated to providing the necessary tools to sented a program entitled "What with one another. Sabbath school was led by Mark empower their leaders and teachers. Child Is This?" during the Christ- Remboldt, conference treasurer and a Pathfinder Throughout 1999, several events are scheduled mas holiday. Advertised in local parent, followed by Lincoln Steed presenting the newspapers, on local radio stations that will bring us closer to our goal, but the success worship service and the afternoon and evening of these events is dependent on your participation and a cable television channel, the meetings. The fellowship continued into the evening and your local church evangelism plans. program was a success, and the with games and activities in the gymnasium. performance was soul-moving. It To begin the process, members can meet to- uplifted Christ and the Christian gether to garner a census of every possible child or teen in their church and community. Names of experience. every child, grandchild, niece, nephew, Vacation Bible School attendee, etc., are needed. Once those names are processed, plans can then be initiated to seek outreach to fit their needs. Churches are asked to sponsor all who are involved in these two departments at training events scheduled at Valley Vista Adventist Center April 9- 12 and again September 9-12 at a North American Division-sponsored, union-wide convention in Ha- gerstown, Maryland. HELP US ... to HELP YOU ... to HELP YOUR KIDS! From left: Michael, Matthew and John Ruediger portray the shepherds prior to the an- FERYL HARRIS gel's arrival during the Christmas program put on by the Indian Creek school. Children's Ministries Director

50 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 Strengthening News & Views Members of the Tollgate con- Mountain View gregation are busy completing the renovation of their church build- ministry ing. They have added a fellowship What a privilege it was for our pastors to attend room at the entrance to the build- a two-day pastoral workshop on preaching not long ing and purchased and installed ago at Valley Vista Adventist Center in Huttonsville, church pews. These additions come West Virginia! Frank Ottati, ministerial director for when they are preparing several in- the Columbia Union, was the presenter of this vital dividuals for baptism after the NET area of ministry for every pastor. Since this is an area '98 evangelistic meetings. of ministry that God uses to reach the hearts of peo- The Beckley and Valley View ple and change lives through His Spirit, our good churches are active! Recently, the pastors are anxious for new thoughts and ideas to Home and School and youth de- enhance their preaching skills. Step by step, Ottati partments sponsored a tubing day demonstrated how pastors can make their sermons at Winterplace Ski Resort. Other Christ-centered and Bible-centered. He led the group youth activities have included a in taking a passage of Scripture and creatively devel- "Diamond Smuggler's" night and a oping it into a theme and sermon that would arrest Jesus video night with good atten- the attention of the people, meet our everyday needs dance by both youth and adults. In through the Word and bring about changed lives by addition, they continue to sponsor His grace. entry events for new Adventists and Also at this meeting, the pastors discussed the non-Adventists to socialize on neu- need of helping to establish new members in the tral ground. One such event was a Lord Jesus, in His truth and in His Church. This bowling Sunday. The response was process is to help prevent people from coming into positive from everyone involved. the Church and, shortly thereafter, leaving it and Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Confer- A preaching seminar, "Feed the God's message of love. Too often, these new believ- ence President Randy Murphy turned 60 this year. Flock," for elders, deacons or any- ers are not integrated into the Church family nor Friends and family celebrated his birthday with a one wishing to attend will be pre- involved in the ministries of the Church and lose prune floral bouquet, black-and-white balloons, sented by Pastor Tom Hughes this their way. The conference introduced a new "Spiri- good food and much teasing. month. "Feed the Flock" will ex- tual Partner Plan" that was then enhanced by the plore the teaching methods that pastors. were used by Jesus. The plan calls for the pastor or church leaders to deacon, pastor, school board chair, teacher, per- The day dawned clear but chilly. select a Spiritual Partner (not Spiritual Guardian) sonal ministries leader, church treasurer, etc. Names However, it looked to be a warm for each new believer, with the "partner" being and addresses of the new members, along with their day. No matter what the day would announced on the Sabbath when the person is voted Spiritual Partners, must be sent to the office of the be like weather-wise, there was a in as a member of the church. Then for the next 10 conference president in order to begin the 10-week great deal of excitement at the In- weeks, materials will be sent by the conference to plan. We pray, as Church members visit and share dian Creek school, for that day, the various church leaders to take to the homes of each their love with these precious new believers in children would be marching in their new member. In this way, the person is better Christ, that souls will be won not only into the first parade! A request was made integrated into the Church family through a variety Church, but also into His Kingdom! for them to march in the Veteran's of books, Adventist periodicals and visits by the KINGSLEY WHITSETT Day parade in Welch, West Vir- Sabbath school leader, Pathfinder director, elder, Ministerial Director ginia, as part of the Vietnam Veter- ans of America contingent. They would lead, bearing the organization's banner. The children were dressed in blue and white attire, and around their necks were Amer- ican flag bandannas or ascots. As ♦ WYOMING the parade began, the trumpets * sounded, and the drums beat. The youngsters smartly marched ahead. The children received many cheers and much applause as they marched down the parade route.

Pictured at left are Michael and VVA-CHAPTER 37 John Ruediger, members of the Indian Creek church, holding the banner of the Vietnam Veterans of America in front of the float that I I I organization had in the parade.

VISITOR, March 15, 1999 51 News & Views Never too old for The Charleston church is test- piloting a special worship service community outreach highlighted by praise through song How old is too old? Two members of the Lew- and sharing that targets the un- isburg, West Virginia, church—Gertrude Martin, 89, of Caldwell and Ralph DeGroff, 79, of Lewis- churched, young adult population Gertrude Martin Ralph DeGroff in that section of West Virginia. burg—are regular volunteers who work several Congratulations go out to the days each week at the Greenbrier Better Living send to Nicaragua and Honduras to help relieve the Braxton, Buckhannon, Franklin, Center and Thrift Store in nearby Ronceverte. suffering caused by the recent flooding. So far, 60 Frostburg, Glenville, Kingwood, They've proved that you're never too old to volun- boxes have been sorted according to size and packed Lewisburg, Logan, Morgantown, teer to help relieve people's needs after hard times to be shipped. The center is overflowing with addi- Rainelle, Richwood, Spencer, have struck. tional donations that need to be processed as well. Summersville, Valley View, Web- Each month, the community service center gives Previously, 200 boxes of clothing were shipped ster Springs and Williamson away about $180 in food and sells donated clothing to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, churches for reaching their Ingath- at a minimal charge to the needy who qualify for which is very active at this time in distributing ering goals for 1998! A BIG "thank help. The proceeds from these sales amount to clothing, food, water and medical supplies to these you" to everyone who participated around $2,500 per month and are financing the devastated areas. in this, our very last Ingathering building of an adequate facility to house the enor- Kester Erskine, director of the local community campaign. Be looking for ways you mous amount of donated clothing, food, small elec- service center, says: "Anyone can do what we're can help this year with ADRA An- trical appliances and used furniture needed to doing. It just takes a few dedicated volunteers to run nual Appeal, the successor to In- provide this service. the center each day as people come in to have their gathering. Other members of the church who have volun- needs met. Proceeds from the sale of these donated The Lewisburg school held a teered their time are Gary Wakeford of White Sul- items can be used to help run a church school, a day bike-a-thon recently at the WVSOM phur Springs, Marie Erskine and Carol Seldomridge care center or build a larger facility as we're doing." track to raise funds for the school. of Caldwell. These volunteers are currently busy at YVONNE MICHAEL Family, friends and business ac- the center each day packing boxes of clothing to Lewisburg Church Communication Representative quaintances sponsored the students, parents and grandparents to

and how they "liked themselves," one parent sat in the back of the church with tears running down her face. Shirley has experienced trouble with her children. She has gone through many months of trying to "do the right thing." She felt like she was losing control of her children but didn't want to "give up" her kids to the state. After the service, Pastor Milt Pruitt, Shirley and Gayle talked about getting Court- ney and Luke into the school. "That's where the church family came into the picture," says Pruitt. "After arrangements were made for the Swart family to go to the Miracle Meadows campus, the church came together and decided this was the perfect mission project,"said Pruitt. The church is giving a 15-seat van to the school, plus an offering will Riders in the bike-a-thon sponsored by the Lewisburg school were, left to right: Jim be taken each month with $100 placed into a fund. Sampson, Luke and Daniel Doss, Dalice and Shelly Davis and Eric Jackson. At the end of 12 months, $1,000 will go to the school. "Anything given over the $100 will be sent ride as many miles as they could in directly to the school at the end of the month," says two hours. Daniel Doss rode 12 Pruitt. He continued: "We have a church that wants miles to capture the trophy for rid- to give not only with money, but also with labor and ing the farthest. Eric Jackson raised love. We're planning on going to the campus to help over $175 and won the trophy for Mission: Miracle in any work that needs to be done throughout the getting the most sponsors and rais- year, plus sending care packages, cards and letters to ing the most money. School board Meadows encourage all the students and staff there." members provided refreshments The church in Wheeling, West Virginia, needed Shirley has started an intercessory prayer circle and encouragement to all riders. a mission project, but no one project was "hitting at the school, which she did at the Wheeling church. The students raised about $500 in the heart" of the members. Then one Sabbath, Gayle Courtney has answered an altar call and given her just two hours, making their first Clark and three young women came to the church heart to the Lord! God has many plans for this fam- bike-a-thon very successful. to give their testimony of how Miracle Meadows, a ily to help Him spread the word of His soon coming. school for wayward kids, came into their lives. Please keep this family in your prayers. As they stood in front of the church and told how DAWN NELL WHEELER their relationships with their parents had changed Wheeling Church Communication Representative 52 VISITOR, March 15, 1999 HOME FOR SALE in the Silver Spring- LAST CALL for Adventist poets for an an- ADVENTIST CARE CENTERS, the long- WANTED: Columbia Union College is Four Corners area. Three-bedroom, one- thology. Write to: A. 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Turn every $1 of your debt to Dr. John McDowell, Vice President for E-mail to [email protected] or LEGAL NOTICE into many $$$ of wealth. Many thousands Academic Administration, Canadian Uni- visit our website at www.hsi.edu. Ask for Potomac Conference Mid-Term of people are being helped. For FREE in- versity College, 235 College Ave., Col- the CUC External Degree Bulletin. (Man Constituency Session formation, call (800) 207-0873. (615) lege Heights, Alberta T4L 2E5. (415) aged by Home Study International.) (1215) Notice is hereby given that the mid-term constituency session of the Potomac Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, 1999, at Chesapeake Adventist Singles Ministries the Vienna Seventh-day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Rd. 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CUC hosts G. Arthur 'a /Re/ oletele Keough Lectureship Waleflook The Religion Department of Columbia Union Monte Sahlin College is sponsoring the annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, featuring "Ethics in the 21st Century." Why don't we join existing Speakers include Dr. Phil Wogaman, ethicist and community groups? senior pastor of the Foundry Methodist Church in Every time I have an opportunity to tell church members about the good work being done by the Adventist Development Washington, D.C., and Dr. Ldravko Plantak, Seventh- and Relief Agency (ADRA) and Adventist Community Services (ACS), I get a predictable response. (See the editorial on page 2 day Adventist pastor and professor of religion at CUC. and an in-depth report on pages 4 and 5.) Someone asks, "Why do we need community-based programs of our own? Why don't The lectureship begins Friday, March 26, at we just join the established organizations?" It's a good question. It deserves a careful answer. In fact, the 7:30 p.m. in the Richards Hall Chapel of Columbia truth has three parts to it. To understand this question, it's essential to balance all three parts. Union College and will conclude on Sabbath after- First, ACS does collaborate with many other organizations at the national, state and local levels. For example, Marwood Hal- noon, March 27, at 3:00 p.m. lett, ACS director for the Ohio Conference, serves as secretary- treasurer of the alliance of disaster response organizations in that state called Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). For more information, please contact CUC's In that role, during major disasters such as the flooding along the Religion Department at (301) 891-4033. Ohio River during the past couple of years, he's routinely asked to sit in the governor's emergency operations center and represent not only ACS, but also the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and as many as 30 other groups. He plays a key role in fostering coop- eration and encouraging collaboration. Second, you have to have a community service organization in order to participate. Pastor Hallett and the other Adventists in Ohio would not be able to join VOAD if no ACS existed. Con- gregations are seen by community activists as potential donors, 20 percent off the regular price but not as real partners. Only churches that sponsor qualified community-based agencies are seen as serious participants. Videos by Judy Third, we would like our denominational "body language" to Wolter-Bailey say boldly and clearly that we are concerned about poverty, suf- Praise the Lord fering, disease and injustice. We care about hurting people. We with the Harp want to demonstrate significant compassion. We can't do that by just throwing a few dollars into some other organization's fund Nature's drive or sending a few of our members off to help. Civic leaders Melodies won't believe we're serious until they see an Adventist community Sale ends action organization positioned to be a good neighbor with Cath- March 31, 1999 olic Charities, World Vision, Lutheran Family Services, Men- < Atrr nonite Disaster Service, etc. Also available from Judy Wolter-Bailey at 20 percent off Read Matthew 25. God expects Adventists to be in the front the regular price are two CDs/cassettes: Gifts from My ranks of those feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and en- Harp and He Is Worthy. Get ready for spring with these couraging the downtrodden, not somewhere in the back among collections of praise to God and music from nature. the "we helped a little bit, too" crowd. It is an essential element in our mission and message. Adventist Book and Health Food Stores We care for our mina body. and WWI ABOUT THE COVER: Ohio 301 96-5273 ) 325-8492 (614) 397-4675 (617)T6112111111516 Fifth grader Lauren Mustard has really benefitted from the 410 995-1913 301) 739-3818 (800) 643-5714 (800) 832-2665 tutoring she has received from Delores Maupin at the Sligo 800 325-8492 Mountain View Potomac New Elementary School in Takoma Park, Maryland. Read about (304) 42 - 1 (301) 439-0700 this important literacy tutorial initiative in the story on - (800) 325-8492, page 8. —; ' • a Bir •-4 NNIMININIIIMWOUR

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