FEBRUARY 2019

Protecting the Environment What You Can Do About It

8 On Driving With Oil, Part 1 14 Northeastern Academy Offers Sunday Dates for ACT/SAT Exams 18 Clinton‘s Remix Group Receives Company Status insideFEBRUARY2019

4 4 Protecting the Environment Why is it important to care about the environment in light of all of the more immediate things that need our attention from day to day? 8 On Driving With Oil, Part 1 A vehicle’s oil is essential to both lubricate the engine and absorb the heat produced while in motion.

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4 1 Northeastern Academy Offers Sunday 18 Dates for ACT/SAT Exams Did you know that you do not have to compromise your religious principles and beliefs to get into college? 8 1 Clinton’s Remix Group Receives Company Status Ten years ago, Gilbert Caraballo had a vision to bring together youth and young adults from around the Clinton, Massachusetts, area.

3 From the Executive Secretary 2 1 New York 21 Bulletin Board 8 Youth Ministry Supplement 4 1 Northeastern 21 Obituaries 9 Bermuda 6 1 Northern New England 22 Classified Ads 0 1 Greater New York 8 1 Southern New England

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February 2019, Vol. 118, No. 2. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, 400 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523. Printed by L. Brown and Sons Printing, Inc., 14 Jefferson Street, Barre, VT 05641. Standard postage paid at Montpelier, VT 05602. Annual subscription price, $10.00. NEW OR RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Mail new or renewal subscriptions to Atlantic Union Gleaner, P.O. Box 1189, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. Scripture quotations, unless otherwise noted, are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Faith and Love

God’s Faithfulness and Love Man’s faith and love aith in the Bible is associated Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith very closely with love. Much it is impossible to please God.” We Fhas been written about faith, please God by doing what He asks hope, and love. Faith and love appear us to do. We please God by doing together more than twice the number what He requires of us. No one can of times as faith and hope. In the Old do that without faith. And what has Testament, the association of faith God asked of us? What is required and love relate mainly to God’s love of us? Simply to love: “Love the Lord and faithfulness. your God with all your heart and The Bible does not speak about with all your soul and with all your God’s faith but about God’s faith- mind. . . . Love your neighbor as fulness, which is His loyalty to His yourself”—Matthew 22:37-39. “He has children. Faithfulness and love are shown you, O mortal, what is good. divine qualities. David said: “For great And what does the Lord require of is your love, reaching to the heav- you? To act justly and to love mercy ens; your faithfulness reaches to the and to walk humbly with your God” “Love brings skies”—Psalm 57:10. —Micah 6:8. It is impossible to separate God’s The greatest pleasure is the pleasure faithfulness from His love. God’s love of pleasing God. To please God is happiness to a is His commitment to act always in to love, which generates faith. The the best interest of His people. His Apostle Paul says faith works by love love endures forever; His faithfulness (Galatians 5:6). Ellen White presents heart filled with is eternal. “For the Lord is good her comments on this text: “Genuine and his love endures forever; his faith always works by love. When you faith and enables faithfulness continues through all look to Calvary it is . . . to create faith generations”—Psalm 100:5. in Jesus”—The Seventh-day Adventist God being eternally the same, He Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1111. She it to love God and knows the end from the beginning. goes on to add that “The labor of love His love never fails, even when we springs from the work of faith.” do not sense His presence. It is in Love is not something that comes one’s fellow human Proverbs 20:6, that we read: “Many and goes from day to day. When we claim to have unfailing love, but a have faith we take pleasure in loving faithful person who can find?” This God and others. As God has loved beings willingly can never be said of God because us, so must we learn to love even our His faithful love endures forever. enemies. Love brings happiness to a and unselfishly.” “For great is his love toward us, heart filled with faith and enables it and the faithfulness of the Lord to love God and one’s fellow human endures forever. Praise the Lord” being willingly and unselfishly. —Psalm 117:2. Pierre Omeler is the executive secretary for the Atlantic Union Conference.

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Protecting the ENVIRONMENT What You Can Do About It By Natalie Patasaw

mmm? Why is it important angry and disappointed, wouldn’t you? to care about the environ- Can you imagine how God feels now Hment in light of all of the that many places on Earth have been more immediate things that need our trashed so badly that they are unin- The environment attention from day to day? The short habitable? (https://bit.ly/2QrF1UQ) answer is, God told us to! Actually, He tells us in Revelation is important The long answer is that it’s time 11:18 that “the time has come . . . we realized that we are ignoring the for destroying those who destroy the condition of God’s creation. The envi- earth.” From cover to cover, Bible vers- because God ronment is home to plants, animals, es instruct us to protect the Earth. and us! Some people want to escape told Adam he and go to Mars or other planets. If Climate Change Is Not Fake News they were able to get there, I wonder People probably think that climate if they would take their destructive change will happen a long time was to rule over ways with them. from now, but the evidence is to the The environment is important contrary. We can see the changes the fish, birds, because God told Adam he was to rule in the local weather patterns and over the fish, birds, livestock, and all worldwide climate. Climate change livestock, all the the earth and its creatures that move is not just global warming. Here are along the ground (Genesis 1:26). We some examples: know that God does not change (we earth, and its are so grateful), so we confidently • Warmer summer seasons—more know that this is still true today. summer heat waves, prolonged creatures that We are in charge of something we 100°F days in succession didn’t make, buy, or own. That makes us stewards of those creatures and our • Drier dry seasons—more droughts, move along environment. Stewards are to take as more forest fires in the Southwest good care of the owner’s property as U.S., and severe water restrictions the ground. the owner would. Can you imagine for longer time periods how you might feel if you loaned your car to someone you trusted and they • Wetter rainy seasons—inundat- trashed and crashed it? I’d be quite ing floods from hurricanes, such

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as Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate few years. The last major report was oceans. The North Pacific Garbage in 2017, affecting more coastal issued in 2013/2014. In short, the Patch (https://bit.ly/2qfM22v) is a areas and island nations, and one IPCC has concluded, with 95 percent floating mass of plastic refuse that nor’easter rainstorm in July 2018 certainty, that the climate changes we is 1.6 million square kilometers or are experiencing are anthropogenic 617,763 square miles, three times • Colder winter seasons—Winter (man-made). (https://go.nasa. the size of France (https://cnn. storm Jonas of 2016 brought 30-plus gov/2VA8uA6) We should be able to it/2GjKcFs). inches of snow to New York City, stabilize these changes with some Sea creatures, like birds and fish, Baltimore, Md., Washington, D.C., concerted effort. mistake this floating shiny plastic as and Allentown, Pa., and 42 inches food and eat it. As a result, they die. of snow in West Virginia in two Garbage, Garbage Everywhere Autopsies show that their stomachs days! In March 2018, there were four The environment is important are full of plastic bits, not food. It nor’easter-level winter snow storms. because we extract dwindling fossil must be a painful death. fuels: petroleum, natural gas, and coal Bottled water is expensive. At Scientists around the world for energy generation, manufacturing $2.50 for a liter of bottled water, a have been studying these changes. hundreds of thousands of products gallon would cost about $10 (https:// In 1988, the United Nations and transportation fuel. Some of the on.natgeo.com/2LSBf6s). Tap water, Environment Program and the unused stuff becomes garbage. There on the other hand, costs a fraction World Meteorological Organization is a price to pay for not recycling of the price of bottled water. The $2 formed the International Panel on bottles and other plastic things. you spend on a liter of bottled water Climate Change (IPCC) to study these Worldwide, one million plastic buys about 1,000 gallons of tap water abnormalities and develop strategies bottles are sold per minute (https:// (source: EPA; https://bit.ly/2sdm2Ec). countries can take to mitigate climate bit.ly/2F9LYsD). They fill landfills Why pay for something your taxes changes. It updates its findings every or end up as garbage in streets and have already paid for?

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Actions You and Your Church difference between tap and bottled meat-based diet, pollution, lax regu- Can Take Right Now: water. Municipal tap water meets lation enforcement, and more. We We are not powerless; we can do stringent standards for purity and can do a better job of caring, because better, and we must. There is a closing taste; however, Flint, Michigan, is it is vital to our well-being. By God’s window of opportunity to change an exception. A lot of bottled water grace and mercy, we all need to try the status quo. State environmental is actually tap water, marketed as harder to make our corner of the agencies have suggestions. The “purified water.” world better. New York State Department of Now that you know, what will Environmental Conservation posts 43 • Stop using Styrofoam.—It’s cheap, you do? actions you can take at https://www. but not widely recyclable. Some col- dec.ny.gov/public/43706.html. More leges and fast-food companies have Natalie Patasaw, a actions include: stopped using it. Churches can set member of the Berea church in Nyack, New an example at potluck dinners. York, is a State University • Save your money.—Don’t buy of New York adjunct things that you really don’t need; • Donate whatever you can.—Give professor of Environmental teach your children the same, and away clothing, cars, household Science and Physical Geography. explain why. Precious natural appliances, office furniture, toys, resources are used to make things old cell phones, etc. Organizations that fill closet space in a year. As a often give or resell these items to result of buying less, we also reduce needy people, including Goodwill, the amount of clutter in our homes. Salvation Army, and veterans’ orga- nizations, for example. We are not • Fix things that break, if you can.—Instead of throwing items • Buy products made from recycled such as toys, shoes, slightly dam- materials.—Make it a point to buy powerless, can aged clothes, household items, things either made from, or pack- and certain electronics out, see if aged in, recycled materials. This they can be economically repaired. industry has really grown in its do better, and Recently, I rewired a lamp myself. scope of available products.

• Recycle as much as possible.— • Turn down your heating and We already recycle paper, metal, turn up your air conditioning we must. There and plastic, but we can also recycle settings.—The electricity used to batteries, unrepairable electronic power these systems is powered by items of all types, old cell phones, fossil fuels. Increase the insulation is a closing and light bulbs. in your home and stop losing heat and cooled air through the walls • Buy a late model used car and an and windows. window of existing house.—This is a form of recycling too. Brand new items • Get solar panels on your home, require much more of our dwindling school, or church.—It helps cut opportunity natural resources. Many families or high summer air-conditioning retirees move and build a new home. electric bills. Are you sure an existing home won’t to change the do? Many new housing develop- • Become active in an environmen- ments cut down precious trees too. tal organization.—Volunteer and donate money to support them. status quo. • Stop buying bottled water.—Use a refillable container. Taste tests There are so many reasons for envi- prove that most people can’t tell the ronmental degradation, including a

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Statement on Stewardship of the Environment

t is the belief of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that consumption, and depletion of nonrenewable resources. humankind was created in the image of God, and is thus Solidarity with future generations is discussed, but the pres- Ito represent God as His steward and to manage the natu- sure of immediate interests is given priority. The ecological ral environment in a faithful and fruitful way. Nature is a crisis is rooted in humankind’s greed and refusal to practice gift from God. good and faithful stewardship. Unfortunately, men and women have been increasingly The government and people of Costa Rica are to be com- involved in an irresponsible destruction of the earth’s mended for their support of a comprehensive policy of sus- resources, resulting in widespread suffering, environmental tainable development in harmony with nature. degradation, and the threat of climate change. While scien- Seventh-day Adventism advocates a simple, wholesome tific research needs to continue, it is clear from the accumu- lifestyle, where people do not step on the treadmill of unbri- lated evidence that the increasing emission of destructive dled over-consumption, accumulation of goods, and produc- gasses, the massive destruction of the American rain forests, tion of waste. A reformation of lifestyle is called for, based and the depletion of the protective mantel of ozone (the on respect for nature, restraint in the use of the world’s so-called greenhouse effect), are all threatening the earth’s resources, reevaluation of one’s needs, and reaffirmation of ecosystem. There are dire predictions of global warming, ris- the dignity of created life. ing sea levels, increasing frequency of storms and destructive floods, and devastating desertification and droughts. This statement was approved and voted by the General Conference These problems are largely due to human selfishness and of Seventh-day Adventists Administrative Committee (ADCOM) for release by the Office of the President, Robert S. Folkenberg, at the greed which result in ever-increasing production, unlimited Annual Council Session in San Jose, Costa Rica, October 1-10, 1996.

“Sea creatures, like birds and fish, mistake this floating shiny plastic as food and eat it. Autopsies show that their stomachs are full of plastic bits not food.”

“We already recycle paper, metal, and plastic, but also recycle batteries, unrepairable electronic items of all types, old cell phones, and light bulbs.” Youth Ministry Supplement [adventist youth ministries on the move]

On Driving With Oil, Part I

vehicle’s oil is essential to both lubricate the engine on others to lubricate their lives. They lean upon the hype and absorb the heat produced while in motion. It of the experience and the quick turnover of youth ministry Acollaborates with many parts to perform the varied processes and people. It follows that these types of youth drive requirements. Over the passage of time, this oil wears, leaders are often chosen because they project the most hype, and becomes ineffective in performing these functions. are charismatic, entertaining, and/or extroverted. At the lube instant-oil-change stop, the driver is presented Today, God is issuing an urgent call for youth leaders to with a “drive-thru” oil change experience. The oil type is seek a daily closet, home-based, oil experience—a daily chosen and every driver has the option to sit in a designated baptism of His Holy Spirit. Not merely through a quick waiting area or even remain in the driver’s seat. The car WhatsApp devotional, a YouTube sermon, or another will exit—within minutes—with a new sticker carrying the next oil change date or mileage. Three thousand miles later, another “drive-thru” oil change will be experienced, and thus goes the cycle for any car. As this Youth Ministry Supplement continues to sur- vey the “Youth Ministry Vehicle” (see Parts 1 and 2 in the October 2018 Gleaner, p. 9 and the December 2018 Gleaner, p. 7), I would be remiss not to explore “Driving With Oil.” Youth leaders understand that leading with a copious supply of oil is essential to the success of their min- istry to youth and young adults. This oil is the abiding pres- ence and power of the Holy Spirit. Unlike the vehicle that can drive many miles, and func- tion for a long period of time between oil changes every three months, the youth leader’s efficiency is solely depen- dent upon a daily, constant infilling of the Holy Spirit. This aligns with the significance of Christ’s words in Luke 4:18, 19, KJV, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because iStock.com/Ake Ngiamsanguan he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliver- instant devotional fix. Rather, He is ready to anoint those ance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to who seek Him while He may be found; who search for Him set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable with all of their hearts, and are willing to be sanctified year of the Lord.” through His truth. He is looking for those who are daily Currently, youth ministries built on “quick lube stops” hungering and thirsting after righteousness, who are lowly often stand at rival with those that run on oil that is changed and humble in their service commitments. at home. A quick, drive-thru oil change declares, “Sit back, Accordingly, our Almighty God is well poised to lubri- relax, and receive the oil of your choice. You do not have to cate our lives with the oil of the Holy Spirit, and absorb lift a finger or a tool—no effort is required on your part. It the heat of trials and temptations that we face on the youth is quick, stress-free, and accessible.” On the contrary, the ministry terrain. home-based, self-changed oil change says, “Get down low; allow for contact with the dirt, a few bruises, and greasy David McKenzie is the director for Youth, Young fingers. Work hard, do your part. It may also be tedious and Adult, Pathfinder, and Adventurer ministries in time-consuming.” the Atlantic Union Conference. Youth leaders who serve under the influence of the “quick fix,” “instant-oil change” modality are those who depend

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Bermuda Conference Honors its Seniors

espite the cloudy Seventy-seven-year-old Dweather and rain show- Charles Jeffers also had ers, many gathered at the people chuckling. “I love Bermuda Institute audito- getting old,” he said. “These rium an hour or two before grey hairs are a sign of the doors opened, in antici- being distinguished, not pation of what was to come extinguished. I am happy at the Bermuda Conference to see so many people here Seniors Appreciation that are older than me,” he Celebration Banquet and joked. This gives me hope!” Concert held in November He encouraged seniors to 2018. The banquet, held get their body, mind, and every two years and spon- spirit in good alignment. sored by the Bermuda “And when you do that,” Conference administration, he said, “laugh every day. was to express the confer- Laughing helps to keep the ence’s appreciation and value wrinkles away, lowers blood Seniors attend a Bermuda Conference-sponsored appreciation banquet in their honor. for seniors. pressure, and increases the Decorated in gold, blue, heart rate. Every day, make and silver, the auditorium somebody smile.” was the setting for an after- Guest artist Walter Arties, noon of entertainment, food, founder of the Breath of and fellowship. Comments, Life telecast, sang many such as “the decorations are of his well-known songs: lovely,” “the decorators were ‘‘Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” attentive to details,” and “There’s No Hiding Place,” “they wanted us to feel spe- “Hear the Trumpet Sound,” cial,” were expressed. among others. Other artists During the welcome to included Chanel Francis the almost 300 seniors, and Zavia Doyling; the Kenneth Manders, Bermuda S-Tones (Carlyle Simmons, Conference president, said, Gerald Simons, Ray Simons, Photos: Alvin Golbourne “We celebrate you, our Sherman Swan), and Walter and Beverly Arties are special guests at the Bermuda Conference Seniors Appreciation seniors, for the years God Sonia Stevens. Celebration Banquet and Concert. has given you. We have not A meal, prepared by forgotten where we have the gourmet committee of said, “I think seniors are because the seniors have come from or that you laid the Hamilton church, was appreciative of this effort. done so much and are the foundation that has served. Wait staff included 34 One can tell by the number sometimes overlooked,” said allowed us to grow and volunteers from the churches, of people in attendance. The 72-year-old Shurnette Caines. develop. We would not be including four young people. meal was delightful, very Seventy-nine-year-old who we are or where we are, Many seniors expressed tasteful, and very colorful, Marguerite Bean captured if it were not for you.” their excitement to be at the which made it appear the spirit of many seniors Emcee Deborah Thomas- banquet and appreciated the appetizing; the visualization when she said the event was Gilkes acknowledged the Bermuda Conference for hon- enhanced the taste. The awesome. She was glad to invitees—Lovitta Foggo, oring them. entertainment was second be out of the house to see Bermuda’s Minister of Labour, Eighty-five-year-old to none, especially the lots of faces that she had not Community Affairs, and Leroy “Lofty” Burns said S-Tones with their choice seen in a while. “It’s like a Sports; Charles Jeffers of everything was beautiful. of songs.” reunion,” she said. “We need Age Concern; Carlton and He enjoyed seeing old “I think the ambiance is to do more of this.” Jeanie Isaacs; and Walter and friends and loved the food lovely. The ladies look nice; —Ernestine DeGraff, member, Hamilton Beverly Arties. After the intro- and the singing. the gentlemen, as well. I church, and Joi Tyrrell, communication ductions, she took the seniors Brenda Wilson, who think Pastor Manders is director, Bermuda Conference on a nostalgic stroll down describes herself as an doing a wonderful job in “Do You Remember Lane.” “intermediate senior” acknowledging the seniors at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, February 2019 9 GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE

North Bronx Church Includes the Community in its 50th Anniversary Celebration

love is kind,” demonstrating that with love and patience they can find the strength to endure anything. Beginning January 2018, North Bronx members began celebratory events that included the commu- nity with which it is proud to share its rich history. In addition to regularly-sched- uled community outreach programs, they conducted a specially-designed, commu- nity-based interactive pro- gram for each quarter. They began the first quarter with a community tea party in March that was a success as members from the community joined members from the church to experience an unusual, yet classic event. During the second quar- ter, community members Members of the North Bronx church and community are recognized for their years of service. were invited to join church members for a fish fry din- he North Bronx the gospel spread, the con- from 1 Corinthians 13:4, ner. For that event, the Tchurch in Bronx, New gregation continued grow- which says, “Love is patient, church’s parking filled to York, celebrated its 50th ing. This led to them acquir- anniversary in 2018. During ing a larger building at 3743 the year, church members Bronxwood Avenue. took the opportunity to The North Bronx church reflect on their humble continued to experience beginnings, celebrate where growth and had to expand they are, and look ahead to again. The expansion dubbed the future as they honored “The Dream” extended the the legacy of those who building’s walls, so the came before them. church could welcome even In its history, the first more people to experience mile of North Bronx church the wonders of the Lord. began with the initial The celebration of the Sabbath School class “under North Bronx church in the the tree” at 233rd Street. Northeast Bronx community As more people were won was filled with pride and for Christ, the congregation happiness. They reminisced grew. The journey continued on cherished moments spent from meeting “under the together with pictures, video tree” to worshiping in their clips, and words of encour- first church building at 874 agement. They also reflected Dedrick Blue, left, and Clavour Tucker, right, are the newly-installed pastor and associate pastor, East 231st Street. As word of on one specific Bible quote respectively, of the North Bronx church.

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capacity with neighbors as The fourth and final L. Martin (1979-1985); Roy happy to have spent the time far as a mile away, who came quarter included a week- A. Gordon (1985-1988); G. fellowshiping and learning to enjoy a Sunday dinner, end of celebratory events, Earl Knight (1988-1992); as they taught and led North prepared by the members. beginning on October 5, Allan W. Hay (1992-2001); Bronx. The members pray With the third quar- 2018, with an induction Horace Russell (2001-2011); for them as they continue ter came the community ceremony of pastors past and Donnieval Walker their labor in another part of health fair that took place and present into North (2011-2018). The church God’s vineyard. in August. The fair provided Bronx’s Hall of Fame. Pastors also recognized members of As the church starts a new health screenings, nutrition- were honored with tributes the community board who chapter, it is with anticipa- al information/guidance, and from friends and family, served the area. tion and open arms that they Access-A-Ride information. along with the unveiling As its history continues, welcome Dedrick Blue as Volunteers distributed book of individual personalized the church bid farewell to pastor and Clavour Tucker bags filled with back-to- portraits. The inductees, in pastors Donnieval Walker as associate pastor to the school supplies. In addition, order of service, are Owen and Duddley Francois, North Bronx church family. hot meals, refreshments, and Holness (1968-1972); A.R. associate, on December 8, —Dahlia Reid, communication leader, much more were provided Haig (1972-1974); Austin 2018. Church members are North Bronx church free to the community. Scarlett (1974-1979); Linford sad to see them leave, but

Long-serving Member Honored by Middletown Church Children and Youth

he Middletown S.W.A.T. less efforts and service, and T(Soldiers with a blessed her with the song, Testimony) Pathfinder Club, “Faith on Fire.” Mills is the the Middletown Circle of true exemplification of the Friends Adventurers Club, sentiment in the song, shar- along with the youth and ing the message of love and children’s ministries of the salvation to all children who Middletown church collab- have come into her care. oratively hosted an end-of- Because of health chal- year banquet on December lenges, Mills is unable to 16, 2018. The goal was to serve in the capacity she recognize the accomplish- once did. Even though she ments of staff members and cannot work at this time children who have gone in a hands-on capacity in above and beyond for the the children’s ministries cause of Christ within the The children and youth recognize Helen Mills, an active member of the Middletown church, for of the church, Mills boldly more than 40 years. church and community. exclaimed after receiving her Music to commemorate various offices and posi- engaged them in singing award, “If I were physically the holiday season includ- tions. She is widely known worship songs and other able, I would continue to ing, “Oh, Holy Night,” sung for her love and passion activities,” said Candace serve today.” by Jasmine Bell, a YMCA for working with children. Mezetin, Middletown church We are all called to be community member, filled From the smallest babes in Adventurer club staff mem- servants of Christ in every- the evening. Monet Gray cradle roll Sabbath School ber. Kids have always raved thing we do. Our servant- and many of the youth, class to the Helping Hands about Mills’ interactive Bible hood is meant to be more Adventurers, and Pathfinders in the Adventurer club, Mills lessons that kept them ever than merely bearing the title of the church shared power- worked hard teaching the learning and engaged. She of Christian. From young ful testimonies through poet- children to love and adore also taught many children, to old, like Helen Mills, the ry and instrumental pieces. Jesus Christ. who were Eager Beavers in youth of the Middletown They also recognized “My children have person- the Adventurer club. She church can be a living exam- Helen Mills, an active ally experienced her men- always gave her very best. ple of faith on fire. member of the Middletown torship, ministry, and care During the banquet, the —Information provided by Candace church for more than 40 in the cradle roll Sabbath Adventurers stood around Mezetin, staff member, Middletown years, for her service in School as she actively Mills in honor of her tire- church Adventurer club

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NYC’s Youth Ministries Dedicates Special Weekends to Train Local Youth Leaders

n an effort to have to identify their God-given Ia stronger and more abilities and learn how to productive youth life in use their own words and tal- the local churches, New ents to have a more relevant York Conference’s Youth local youth ministry. Ministries Department is The programs are divided dedicating time to train its into three sessions: Friday local youth leaders. Led evening, Sabbath morning, by Dan Whitlow, New and Sabbath afternoon- York Conference Youth evening. Each presentation Ministries director, and has the purpose of inspiring Jeremy Garlock, New York the youth to share the gospel Conference’s assistant Youth with dynamism. Ministries director, the con- In January 2019, Rochester ference has planned several and Albany were the first two-day events in different cities to host a Youth cities in order to reach the Connect weekend, respec- Some of the attendees at the Youth Connect weekend pause for a photo during the social session youth in a more effective tively. The churches in the on Saturday night. way. “We are planning to Buffalo area are scheduled have four Youth Connect to host a Youth Connect working for a year with a The vision of the New weekends in 2019 and four weekend in February 2019, great group of young men York Conference in 2019 is more in 2020,” said Whitlow. and Watertown/Natural and women who are pas- to grow the population of Youth Connect weekends Bridge will be the host in sionate about God. young adults in the local are intended to empower March 2019. “We are coming to the churches and keep those the young people from each Based on the “Revolve” churches, not to put on a who are already a part of church to lead their friends initiative, led by Garlock show but to help support them. According to Whitlow, and others into a deeper and other volunteers, young and bolster local youth and these weekends are not only relationship with Christ. adults are specifically young adult ministries,” to worship, but for training Seminars and special pre- targeted in these events. said Garlock. The intention the youth as gospel workers sentations take place dur- “Revolve” is a vibrant is also to promote activities and leaders. ing these events. The goal young adult ministry in the from the conference and —Reynolds Rodriguez, communication is to allow those attending Syracuse area that has been the union. director, New York Conference

Dan Whitlow, New York Conference Youth Ministries director, left, and Dick Bredt, Pathfinder area Jeremy Garlock speaks to those attending Rochester’s Youth Connect weekend during the coordinator, are judges for the Bible Bowl celebrated in the Rochester area during the Sabbath- Friday-night session; on his left is Yashen Stewart, Genesee Park Boulevard church’s Youth afternoon Youth Connect session. Ministries coordinator.

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Vestal Hills Church Helps the Homeless

he Vestal Hills church intended for the homeless. Tcollegiate youth col- The project required a little laborated with the Women’s over a month of planning Ministries and Adventist efforts under the leadership of Community Services depart- Shante Riley, but the youth’s ments to start a “Helping the idea came to fruition. Homeless” project. On November 18, 2018, five The idea was sparked by a young adults and three adult college student who read the facilitators distributed more parable of the sheep and the than 25 bags of items to home- goats in Matthew 25, which less people, including tooth- deals with the return of brushes, gloves, feminine prod- Jesus Christ. “Then the King ucts, and canned goods. They will say to those on His right received a lot of gratitude from hand, ‘Come, you blessed of Vestal Hills church youth, from left, Enoch Stephenson, Laquan Garvey, Jecholiah Stephenson, those on the receiving end. Shante Riley, and Kamryn Scott, prepare to hand out bags of canned goods and basic necessities My Father, inherit the king- to homeless people at a local Salvation Army Center. Their hope is that this dom prepared for you from will be an ongoing project the foundation of the world: heavy on the student’s heart ties to homeless people within that will impact the lives of for I was hungry and you to start a youth leadership the Binghamton, New York, the recipients, and, more gave Me food; I was thirsty mission that continually area. The team met to plan importantly, demonstrate the and you gave Me drink; I gives to people in need. this effort in an organized image of Jesus Christ and a was a stranger and you took The goal is to collect and way. It required volunteers life fully committed to Him. Me in.’ ” After reading verses then distribute non-perishable that would help in coordinat- —Marnie Schrader, assistant commu- 34 and 35 (NKJV), it became food items and basic necessi- ing and distributing what was nication coordinator, Vestal Hills church

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Corona Church Puts Smiles on the Faces of Children

n December 23, 2018, of Christ and rendered a Odozens of local com- dramatic presentation about munity children and their Jesus’ birth as recorded in parents and guardians the book of Luke. The team eagerly waited for a unique of volunteers also helped inspirational, heart-warming the children to make a event in Nunnally Hall craft of a manger. Later in at the Corona church in the program, the children Corona, New York. It was received gifts based on their the church’s second annual age group. Community Children’s “I think the program was Holiday Program. very nice,” said six-year-old A handful of Corona Saniya Malcolm-Lalla. A church members dedicated youth volunteer, who assist- their time and talents to ed with the Bible story by God’s mission by sharing playing the role of an angel, the Good News about Jesus said, “I think the kids were and etching an indelible happy to be there, because mark about their church in they had smiles on their the community. faces throughout the whole At the start of the program. The artwork [proj- program, Harris Thompson, ect] was also fun.” pastor of the Corona church, Speedie Plummer, prayed and welcomed the Corona church’s Adventist guests. Volunteers sang Community Services direc- hymns about the birth At Corona church’s Community Children’s Holiday Program the children made manger scenes. tor, said that more than

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“A handful of Corona church Willis Reed Honored at members dedicated their time and Pastors Evangelism and Leadership Council talents to God’s mission by sharing the Good News about Jesus and etching an indelible mark about their church in the community.”

120 children attended. to serve the community and “[The program] was for the share the spirit of Christ neighborhood children who with families in the local might have gone without a area. The gifts for the chil- present for Christmas if we dren were possible because did not have the program,” of generous donations from Plummer said. Corona church members Two years ago Paulette and a local community busi- Jessie Wilson, associate professor of religion and theology at Oakwood University Tomlinson, Corona church’s ness owner. and PELC director, left front, presents Willis Reed, pastor of The First Rosedale church, right front, with an award while Daniel Honoré, Northeastern Conference interest coordinator, started —Information supplied by Paulette president, center, looks on. the Community Children’s Tomlinson, interest coordinator, Holiday Program as a way Corona church rganizers of the December 2018 Pastors OEvangelism and Leadership Council (PELC), recognized Willis Reed, pastor of The First Rosedale church in Rosedale, New York, for his 48 years of SAVE THE DATE pastoral service. PELC, takes time during the annual The Edward D. Herndon conference at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert Alabama, to honor outstanding leaders representing March 9, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. the regional conferences in the North American Division. Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church Reed answered the call to Northeastern Conference 230 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 in 1971. While at his first assignment at Newburgh (914) 664-8586 Tabernacle, he served as president of the local reli- An Awe-inspiring Experience! Don’t Miss This! gious community Black Ministerial Association. It Featuring was the first time an Adventist minister had served in Paul Heflin, International Gospel Artist this capacity. Reed has always been actively engaged Fredericksburg, Virginia in community affairs, serving as a board member of Also various community initiatives, including drug reha- The Northeastern Academy Concert Choir bilitation and bail bondsmen programs. And Since beginning his ministry in Northeastern New Creation Conference, Reed served as pastor of the Newburgh Tabernacle, Springfield Gardens, Bronx, Zion Temple, Plus New Hope Mission, Emmanuel Temple, Shiloh Determined and Instrumentalists Extraordinaire! Brooklyn, Lebanon, Mount Vernon, Elmont Temple, Join Friends from Near and Far! Brownsville Temple, New Jerusalem, and Heritage No Charge Event—Generous Donation Requested churches. He is currently at The First Rosedale For information, contact: church. The theme of Reed’s service is: “Wherever L. Wells: (732) 979-7160 the Lord can best use me, that’s where I want to be.” L. Watkins: (914) 374-1897 —JeNean Lendor, assistant to the president for communication, www.edhlegacyfoundationinc.org Northeastern Conference

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Rural Church in Maine Experiences Unusual Growth

ily encouraged their friends growth through assimilation back in Naples, Florida, of imported Adventists has to move to Maine, and the not been easy. Many who Cortez family soon joined have relocated to Lincoln the Lincoln church family. are not familiar with Maine’s Philip and Roberta very long and very cold win- Pennington moved to ters. Some have good coun- the Lincoln district from try living skills and knowl- Maryland after Roberta had edge, while others need help a dream where an angel in learning how to make the pointed to Maine on a map transition from city life to the and told her it was a safe country. For instance, some place to live in the U.S. In a don’t know how to cut and second very detailed dream, split wood and season it (dry Roberta was shown the it out) ahead of winter, nor A surge in Adventist transplants has reinvigorated evangelism at the Lincoln church. piece of land in Lagrange do they know how to figure they were to buy. When how much they’ll need. here are many old and some of the stories the they moved to Maine, they They don’t know how Tand historic Adventist new members bring with found the exact plot of land to insulate their homes or churches in Northern New them are astonishing. Al that Roberta had seen in her check their stoves to make England. The church in and Fatima Garcia worked dream and are now building sure they don’t have a chim- Lincoln, Maine, isn’t one of as critical care nurses in their country home. ney fire. And they don’t them. The church, located Naples, Florida. They’d been Others have moved to know how to turn their in a very rural area about impressed to move to the Lincoln from Massachusetts. land into a produce-yielding 45 minutes north of Bangor, United States for several years Some inquire ahead of time. resource. According to would be considered just and had traveled all over Some make multiple trips Cunningham, teaching new a “young pup” by the stan- the country, even as far as to the area to help in their members these critical skills dards of the region. The Alaska, praying and looking deliberations. Some just (and many others) has fallen church was built in the for the right place to resettle. show up, but the growth in to the church members, and 1980s by a band of believers One of these trips was members has allowed the it has been “an adventure” who came together in the to Maine, and after much church to regain a critical for everyone. area, and the congregation prayer and research, the mass and invest significantly Thus far, growth through remained strong for almost Garcias and their son, in health evangelism and transplanted Adventists two decades. Albert, moved to Carroll, other community outreach. has just about matched the By the new millennium, Maine, and joined the The church is even prepar- church’s ability to help new however, the church was Lincoln church family. But ing to support its own part- members adjust to their new struggling. Most of the the story doesn’t end there. time Bible worker. life. But there might be more founders were passing away After they settled in their According to church elder growth on the horizon. If and there were a limited new home, the Garcia fam- Ashley Cunningham, the anything, inquiries from number of new members people who are considering to keep the church going. a move to the country are Still, the elders of the church increasing and families who deployed a strategy for feel they have been led to the growth by mounting health area continue to show up. evangelism and other out- Who knows what the Lord reach programs. The church has planned for the “young did grow, though not in the pup” of a church in Lincoln, way they expected. Instead, and who knows what effect Adventists seeking a country the energy for evangelism in lifestyle started moving to the church will have on the the community and joining Lincoln community? the church. —Scott Christiansen, communication As the years passed, this director, Northern New England trend has only accelerated, Lincoln church is in a rural area north of Bangor, Maine. Conference

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In Pursuit of Truth

avid French has had a so fond of Maine that they French continues to pray Dfascinating life journey decided to return. and work for his marriage to shaped by his hunger to know In their second attempt to be restored. He also hopes that Christ. It was this hunger that make a life in Maine, French his wife will one day accept led him to be a pastor in the worked as a substance-abuse the Adventist message. He has Assemblies of God faith, and counselor and tried estab- grasped the truth of the sanc- this same hunger led him to lishing a home church. His tuary message. He wants his convert to Adventism. emphasis was always to press life to be a continual pursuit French was born in toward a closer relationship of the Shekinah presence of Zimbabwe, Africa. It was not with God, and his study God. French feels that as he until he was in his 20s that he group was well attended. maintains and grows his faith developed a hunger for seek- Then a friend of his at work (and poise in Christ), he may ing Christ, but once devel- invited him to attend a proph- David French not only draw his wife to the oped, his hunger was insa- ecy seminar at the nearby truth, but his entire family. tiable. He fasted to clear his Auburn church in Maine. He group withered away to just a French is amazed at the mind, then spent long hours knew little about Seventh-day handful of people. way things have worked out. in prayer. His prayer time was Adventists, but decided to go His marriage floundered, Throughout his journey of a time of joy because it was to one session because the co- primarily over tension sur- discovery and his trials, he then that he felt the nearness worker invited him. He felt he rounding ministry and beliefs says he has kept one thing in of the Holy Spirit. Despite had nothing to fear, since he and direction, as well as the mind: “Never be contented this nearness, he did not have knew his Bible well. stress caused by the multiple with the relationship you clarity on one of his central At the meeting Michael moves. French and his wife have with God—always seek questions for God, which was: Brown, a church member, found themselves in a place more. Always seek the next What is your will for me? reached out and connected where they had little or no step closer to God.” One evening, French with him. Rick Kuntz, then support. His wife of 17 years —Scott Christiansen, communication direc- boarded an overnight train to pastor of the church, also greet- divorced him. tor, Northern New England Conference the capital, intending to pray ed him and connected with all night. As it happened, him. When Kuntz began to NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE he was seated next to a mis- preach and unfold the prophe- sionary who was reading his cies, French was amazed at the Bible, and the two spent the clarity with which prophecies night in conversation and were presented. But what really Bible study. The missionary touched him was the spirit of kept in touch and repeatedly God that he felt flowing from urged French to attend a Bible Kuntz. college in upstate New York. French was deeply French was slowly persuaded, impressed that everything mostly because the entire presented was from the Word emphasis of the college was of God. He ended up attend- on getting to know Christ. ing all of the sessions at the French met his wife at Bible church, then attended a series college, then graduated feeling at The Ark in Lewiston, as Music Clinic 2019 that God had a special purpose well. Since then he has stud- April 4-6 for him. The couple moved to ied with Rick once a week, Pennsylvania, where they lived and has started reading The for 15 years, enlarging their Conflict of the Ages series. family with four kids. French Interestingly, what made him Final Piano Registration - February 1, 2019 became an Assemblies of God receptive to everything was Final Registration for all others - March 1, 2019 licensed pastor and the church his abiding hunger for getting eventually called him to go to to know more about God. Lewiston, Maine, to work with But as French has learned Hosted by the migrant community there. more truth, so also has he They found the work to be experienced more trouble. He Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine large, but the support for the tried to introduce his Bible ministry to be thin, and they study group to some of the All Welcome to Weekend Concerts ended up relocating to Texas, truths he had discovered at the FMI & to register please visit us at www.nnec.org/Education only to find they had grown Adventist meetings, and the at www.atlantic-union.org Atlantic Union Gleaner, February 2019 17 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Clinton’s Remix Group Receives Company Status

en years ago, Gilbert TCaraballo had a vision to bring together youth and young adults from around the Clinton, Massachusetts, area. The idea was to create a venue for them to worship and praise God in a relaxed setting. A decade later, what started as a dream has matured and grown into a thriving, full-fledged ministry—the Remix Community church. On January 5, 2019, the Southern New England Conference (SNEC), rep- resented by David Dennis, SNEC president, and Milton Photos: Vanessa Betancourt Vanessa Photos: Marquez, SNEC Youth David Dennis, Southern New England Conference president, right, and Milton Marquez, SNEC Youth Ministries director, second from right, present a Ministries director, pre- certificate of organization to David Bracetti, Remix community pastor, second from left, and Gilbert Caraballo, Remix Community treasurer, left. sented a certificate of orga- nization to David Bracetti, at the North American movie theater, where they church for you.” Attendees pastor, and Caraballo, who Division, delivered the have been for the past five can mingle during the meet- serves as treasurer, making morning message. years. In between the twice- and-greet session held a Remix an official church In its early days, the monthly church services, half-hour before service, and company. Some 300 people Remix group met once members continue the even grab a complementary attended the celebration of each month at the Chan fellowship through Remix fresh bag of movie popcorn praise and worship at the Shun Dining Commons Connect Groups, which meet after church. Strand Theater in Clinton on the campus of Atlantic at Panera Bread restaurants The group’s mission and where the church regularly Union College. As word in nearby Leominster and motto are simple: reflect meets. Guest speaker José spread, meetings increased Worcester; and Friday night Jesus Christ and His Cortes, Jr., associate ministe- to twice monthly and the “Fireside,” which takes character, and love people. rial director for evangelism group began renting the place around a campfire “Remix is special in that it (or a fireplace in inclement brings [back] a lot of people weather) at a member’s home who have felt disappointed in nearby Lancaster. with the church or Giving back to the sur- disenfranchised from the rounding community is church,” says Bracetti. another way Remix shares “People who may not have the love of Christ. The group been in a church for years regularly volunteers with a are slowly trickling back. local church’s soup kitchen They say they are coming and breakfast ministry. because they feel that what This year, in a partnership we are doing is genuine.” with the Town of Clinton, These attributes are what every fifth Sabbath will be a attracted Will Duran to the day to serve the local com- group. Coming from a long munity instead of holding line of pastors, Duran grew worship services. up in and was baptized into The Remix website states: the Seventh-day Adventist “You belong here! Come Church at a young age. A Some 300 people participate in the celebration of praise and worship at the Strand Theater in in, enjoy the relaxed atmo- turning point in his life Clinton, where the church regularly meets. sphere, and see if this is the occurred when he became

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a father at the age of 19 and Would I be accepted? Would experienced distance from my wife and kids be accept- his church family. “I felt like ed and loved?” Duran says. I was being pushed away What he experienced when I needed to be pulled quickly won him over. “I in,” says Duran. “I was a like the sense of family and child having a child and I love shown to anyone who needed a church to be there walks through that door,” for me, not push me away.” Duran says. For more than 16 years, He will be rebaptized at Duran had nothing to do Remix in February 2019. with any church on the “This time I want to [be same level as he had in the baptized] because I have past. An occasional visitor this refocus and rededication to Remix, he was familiar to God. I want everyone to with its casual worship know that I’m letting God atmosphere, but it wasn’t wash over me and take over,” until 2018, after receiving an Duran says. He added, “No invitation from Caraballo to matter how far you have revisit Remix group, that he gone, God doesn’t care. I’m listened to the Holy Spirit showing the world that He’s and decided to give the got your back.” church another chance. —Debra Banks Cuadro, assistant “I spoke to Pastor David communication director, Atlantic and Pastor Milton [Marquez] Union Conference and I wanted to know if it José Cortes, Jr., associate ministerial director for evangelism at the North American Division, was going to be like when delivers the morning message at Remix Community church. I was pushed away before.

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22 Atlantic Union Gleaner, February 2019 Visit the Atlantic Union Website BulletinBoard The Official Publication for the Constituents of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the Northeast United States and Bermuda Established January 1, 1902 Atlantic Union Conference 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Phone (978) 368-8333, Fax (978) 368-7948 Daylight Website: www.atlantic-union.org Sunset Table Saving Time March 2019 1 8 15 22 29 Atlantic Union Gleaner Staff Bangor, ME 5:23 5:33 6:42 6:51 6:59 E-mail: [email protected] Editor...... Ednor A. P. Davison Portland, ME 5:30 5:39 6:48 6:56 7:05 Circulation/Back Pages/Proofreader...... Debra Banks Cuadro Boston, MA 5:35 5:43 6:51 6:59 7:07 Copy Editor (off-site) ...... Pat Humphrey South Lancaster, MA 5:37 5:45 6:54 7:02 7:10 Layout & Design (off-site) ...... Haziel Olivera Pittsfield, MA 5:43 5:52 7:00 7:08 7:16 Contributors Hartford, CT 5:41 5:50 6:58 7:05 7:13 Bermuda...... Joi Tyrrell, [email protected] Providence, RI 5:36 5:45 6:53 7:00 7:08 Greater New York...... Donnieval Walker, [email protected] New York...... Reynolds Rodríguez, [email protected] New York, NY 5:48 5:55 7:03 7:11 7:18 Northeastern...... JeNean Lendor, [email protected] Albany, NY 5:43 5:52 7:00 7:08 7:16 Northern New England...... Scott Christiansen, [email protected] Utica, NY 5:51 5:59 7:08 7:16 7:24 Southern New England...... David Dennis, [email protected] Syracuse, NY 5:54 6:03 7:11 7:20 7:28 Atlantic Union Conference Departments Rochester, NY 6:00 6:09 7:17 7:26 7:34 President...... G. Earl Knight Buffalo, NY 6:05 6:14 7:22 7:30 7:38 Vice President, Haitian...... Jose Joseph Vice President, Hispanic...... Dionisio Olivo Keene, NH 5:38 5:47 6:55 7:03 7:12 Secretary...... Pierre Omeler Manchester, NH 5:35 5:43 6:52 7:00 7:08 Treasurer...... Elias Zabala, Sr. Portsmouth, NH 5:32 5:41 6:49 6:57 7:06 Undertreasurer...... Trevor S. Forbes Treasurer, Assistant ...... Judine Walker Brattleboro, VT 5:39 5:48 6:56 7:04 7:13 Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries/Medical Cadet Corps. . . . Dionisio Olivo Burlington, VT 5:40 5:50 6:59 7:07 7:16 Adventist Community Services...... Jose Joseph Adventist Youth Ministries...... David McKenzie Rutland, VT 5:40 5:49 6:58 7:06 7:15 Children’s Ministries ...... Jerrell Gilkeson Hamilton, Bda 6:16 6:21 7:26 7:31 7:36 Children’s Ministries, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez Children’s Ministries, Assistant...... Lileth Coke Communication ...... Ednor A.P. Davison Communication, Assistant...... Debra Banks Cuadro Disabilities Ministries...... Charlotte L.V. Thoms Education ...... Jerrell Gilkeson Education, Associate...... Marlene Alvarez four grandchildren, Karin (Derwin) Omae Education, Assistant...... Lileth Coke ANNOUNCEMENT Crumpton, Jerome Simpson, Michelle Family Ministries...... Dionisio Olivo Anderson, and Jordan Davis; and three great- Health Ministries ...... Jose Joseph Human Relations ...... Pierre Omeler NORTHEASTERN grandchildren, Jeremiah Simpson, David Information Technology...... David Hunte The Northeastern Conference Global Prayer Line is Jasmine, and Sydney Omae. Ministerial/Evangelism...... G. Earl Knight Ministerial, Assistant...... Jose Joseph open 24 hours a day for prayer and study. The Ministerial, Assistant...... Dionisio Olivo telephone number for the prayer line is (641) MERRIMAN, Houston J.—94; b. Apr. 1, 1924, Ministerial Spouses Association...... Yvonne Knight 715-3660 and the access code is 888974#. in Monroeville, Alabama; d. Nov. 8, 2018, Personal Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes in Lancaster, Mass. He was a member of the Plant Maintenance ...... David Keith For more information, visit the website at Prayer Ministries...... Yvonne Knight www.globalprayer ministries.com. College Church in Lancaster, Mass. He is Prison Ministries...... Trevor S. Forbes survived by his wife of 62 years, Margarita L. Public Affairs/Religious Liberty...... Charles Eusey Public Affairs/Religious Liberty, Associate ...... John Ashmeade NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Dietel Merriman; one son, Harold (Saundra) Publishing...... G. Earl Knight Join the Northern New England Conference Morning Merriman of Waynesville, Ohio; one daugh- Revolving Fund...... Violet Bidwell ter, Merri Lynn (David) Braman of Lancaster, Sabbath School...... Dionisio Olivo Prayer Line from 6:00-7:00 a.m., call (605) Stewardship/Inner City/Loss Control...... Elias Zabala, Sr. 468-8026 (toll charges apply), access code Mass.; three sisters, Ima Mae Green, Lorraine Stewardship, Assistant...... Judine Walker Miller, Betty Faye Haskew; two brothers, Trust Services/Planned Giving...... Trevor S. Forbes 310654#. For more information, visit the Trust Services, Assistant...... Judine Walker website at www.nnecprayerministries.com. Charles Merriman and William Thural Women’s Ministries ...... Yvonne Knight Merriman; and three grandchildren, Aaron James, Julianne Pictou, and Justin Merriman. Local Conferences and Institutions OUT-OF-UNION Bermuda: Kenneth Manders, President; W. DeJaun Tull, Secretary; W. Aaron SKILTON, Robert K.—71; b. July 24, 1947, in M. Spencer, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Website: www.bermudaconference.org Buffalo, N.Y.; d. Nov. 4, 2018, in Fall River, Union College Homecoming, April 4-7. Honor Greater New York: Henry Beras, President; Alanzo Smith, Secretary; Ysaías classes are ’49, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’79, ’89, ’94, Wis. He graduated in 1965 from South Javier, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030. (516) ’99, and ’09. For more information, contact Lancaster Academy in South Lancaster, 627-9350. Website: www.gnyc.org the alumni office at (401) 486-2503; 3800 Mass. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort New York: Miguel Crespo, President; Claudio Gomez, Secretary; Priscilla Richardson, Alaska, (1967-1969). He earned English, Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, or alumni@ NY 13215. (315) 469-6921. Website: www.nyconf.org ucollege.edu. a bachelor’s degree in music education from Northeastern: Daniel Honoré, President; Oswald Euell, Secretary; Robert Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. Chandler, Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY Survivors include his wife Linda of Fall River, 11434. (718) 291-8006. Website: www.northeastern.org OBITUARIES Wis.; one daughter Rebecca (Todd) Kelly of Northern New England: Bob Cundiff, President; Ted Huskins, Secretary; Fall River, Wis.; one son, Richard (Dawn Daniel Battin, Treasurer. Office Address: 479 Main St., Westbrook, ME 04092. DRUMGO, Helen E. (Thompson)—100; b. Sept. Romanesko) Skilton of Green Bay, Wis.; one (207) 797-3760. Website: www.nnec.org 23, 1918, in Boston, Mass.; d. Oct. 22, 2018, brother Gary (Kathy) Skilton of Apopka, Fla.; Southern New England: David Dennis, President; ______, Secretary; ______, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA in Boston, Mass. She was a member of the father-in-law, Walter Schroeder of Arpin, 01561. (978) 365-4551. Website: www.sneconline.org Berea church in Dorchester, Mass., for about Wis., brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gary Atlantic Union College: 338 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 75 years. She is survived by two daughters, and Rosie Schroeder of Arpin, Wis.; and 368-2000. Website: www.auc.edu Shirley Simpson-Wray and Kena L. Drumgo; two grandchildren Lydia and Dylan Kelly. Member, Associated Church Press Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index

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