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Contents 3 President’s Perspective 7 Adventist Education 4 Be Ready Always 8 Greater New York As spiritual wrecks happen around us every single day, we will find ourselves 10 New York with opportunities to help lost and wearied souls on the road to salvation. 12 Northeastern 7 Recognizing Teachers in One-room Schools 14 Northern New England Within the boundaries of the Southern New England Conference four one- 16 Southern New England teacher schools are thriving. 18 Bermuda 15 From Science Fair Participant to Young Entrepreneur 21 Bulletin Board Pine Tree Academy junior Sam Delaware’s story starts during fifth grade when 22 Classified Ads he used his moms camera to take pictures for his scienc fair project. Cover: “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning 18 Ministerio Hermandad Company Organized that brings out the God-flavors of this earth”—Matthew 5:13, MSG. The On its fiftieth birthday, the Warwick church gave birth to its first offspring— cover design includes a photo from the Ministerio Hermandad Company. iStockphoto.com.

March 2014, Vol. 113, No. 3. The Atlantic Union Gleaner is published monthly by the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, 400 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. Printed by Review and Herald® Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Standard postage paid at Hagerstown, MD 21740. Annual subscrip- tion 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®.

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P ' P 2014 March , leaner we thank God God thank we boys and girls and girls boys Like “the man “the Like 5,000 precious precious 5,000 who were won to to won were who men and women, Christ during the the during Christ for the more than more the for City during 2013. during City named Matthew,” named Matthew,” emphasis of NY13 emphasis NY13 of in metro New York York New metro in special evangelistic -

g Atlantic Union G (NKJV). eflectin R Matthew 9:9 — , p. 203. , p. As we contemplate the on fields that are alsoWe forward look the to training Matthew bring immediately, followed “The Lord pardons all repent who of “The church member believes who the hrist still the white harvest for souls of like “the man we thank named Matthew,” God for the than more 5,000 precious men and boyswomen, and girls to were who won Christ during the special emphasis NY13 of Cityin during metro New York 2013. and soul-winning emphasis NETS of (Northeast Evangelism Training School) here in the Atlantic Union territory that will bring glory God to as we prepare for the triumphal return our precious of Lord and Jesus Savior, Christ. Donald G. is King president the of Atlantic and chairmanUnion Conference the of Trustees. of Atlantic Board Union College whom He pleases,whom He also but sees what we are Sovereignty doing. is blind, not it but acts with boundlesswisdom. ing his and voice his pen with him. He never deserting ever after, followed his Leader. His salvation encouraged others, including the other publicans and sinners satwho and ate his at table with Jesus. So so much that the Pharisees criticized Jesus eating for with sinners. Matthew’s personal ministry others brought the to AndSavior. so will yours. their sins. is It from those not do who repent, those bolster who themselves in up self-confidence, that He turns Never away. will He refuse listen to the tears to of voice and repentance. Never will He turn His face awayfrom the soul humble comes who Himto in repentance . . . and sorrow. God of willWord indifferently never look a soulupon that humbles himself and confesses his sin. Let the repenting be one taken back with rejoicing”— C - - - - Matthew Named Man A atthew is here writing about himself. the note But mod esty his of expression: man, “a

“As Jesusman a saw He named passed there, Matthew“As on from sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ So he arose and followed Him.” and followed So he arose And said to He Me.’ him,‘Follow

Jesus had often been the to town Matthew in worked a very degrad Matthew’s call was a call grace. of And The story is placed immediately after the

at www.atlantic-union.org M acle. Thereacle. are several points similarity of between the miracle and theconversion. Matthew was a spiritual paralytic his for sins and his moneymaking schemes. As a result, he needed the divine command— Jesus“Arise! me!” Walk! Follow says. Capernaumof which He had actually selected be and to His own city 1), (verse Matthewyet remained lost in Jesus’ own town. likely it Was that ever he would be called Had his not now? day grace of Jesusbeen gone? was other about busi ness, Jesus we read: for “As passed on be He now likely Would to from there.” call Matthew? Jesus But saw him, foresaw him, and foreknew him and thus called him even as He calls each us of today. ing business. the Nobody but lowest of the Jews care would collect to taxes for the Roman Empire. His following Jesus bringwould the to Lord, honor no since Jewish tax collectors were considered traitors their of own people—enriching themselves their at own expense. nation’s And yet, Jesus chose Matthew be to His disciple. have he would been Likely, repulsed by the other disciples had Christ extendednot the invitation. when God calls us, He calls us by His grace. He sees in us what He saw in and Matthew, He stillyet calls us—men and to women minister Him. for And when He calls, like we mustMatthew, respond. The Lord calls named Matthew.” He even omittednamed the Matthew.” fact that the feast referredin to verse 10 was in held his own house. miracle the of healed paralytic, as if hint to that Matthew’s own conversion was a mir Be Ready Always ❱❱❱ By Eric Flickinger

was halfway through a four- the highway. As traffic moved upper half was still inside the car, hour drive home from a church away from the SUV, I pulled my tangled in her seat belt. I where I had been invited to car in front of it and turned on Turn off the vehicle, my training preach that Sabbath when some- the high beams to illuminate the reminded me. I crawled through thing unexpected happened scene. Putting my vehicle in park the shattered window to find the about five car lengths ahead of and turning on the hazard lights, interior of the vehicle filled with me. It was just after dusk when I asked my wife to pray, and I broken glass, plastic, and the remainder of what had formerly found its home on the floorboards and in the cup holders of the SUV. There I met Tiffany. She was shaken up, bruised, and battered, but she was conscious and able to communicate with me. “My hand . . .,” she said, her eyes showing her fear. After following her arm through the twisted seat belt, I found the reason why. As the vehicle came to a stop, her hand had been caught between the roof of the vehicle and the road. A crowd of onlookers was gather- ing, and while there were many people surrounding the scene, no one seemed to know what to do to help. I called for a knife to An SUV slides to a halt on its roof in the middle of the highway, trapping the driver inside. cut Tiffany’s seat belt and pointed toward four men to help lift the the monotony of the sights of the jumped out of the car, and ran vehicle so her hand could be freed. road was interrupted by a cloud toward the overturned SUV. “One, two, three, lift!” I called, as of dust, debris, and brake lights as Years ago, I had volunteered my they lifted the vehicle just enough the unforgettable image of an SUV time as an emergency medical tech- for me to remove Tiffany’s hand tumbling end-over-end appeared nician (EMT) and the training began and shift it to a more comfortable just ahead of me. to resurface as I rounded the far side position by her side. After what seemed like an eter- of the SUV to find a woman, the More of my training and experi- nity, the vehicle finally slid to a lower half of her body stuck out of ence began to come back to me as halt on its roof in the middle of the driver’s side window, while her I went through the ABCs (Airway,

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Breathing, Circulation) of treating in the case of the experience I ing, and giving Bible studies), and a patient. But to be honest, I began recounted), the primary emphasis public evangelism (preaching pow- to realize that I was rusty. I hadn’t of the verse is profoundly spiritual. erfully, overcoming objections, and been practicing for a long time It reads, “But sanctify the Lord gaining decisions for Jesus), NETS and I knew my skills and response God in your hearts: and be ready has already sent graduates into time weren’t what they used to be. always to give an answer to every the field who are serving as active It was terribly frustrating, espe- man that asketh you a reason of lay members and Bible workers cially when I needed to be sharp the hope that is in you with meek- in churches across the union and right then. ness and fear.” around the world. Time for a secondary assessment, As spiritual wrecks happen An initiative of the Atlantic I remembered. I began to look around us at an astonishing rate Union Conference with support for deformities, contusions, abra- every single day, we will find our- from the North American Division sions, penetrations and punctures, selves with opportunities to help and the General Conference, NETS burns, tenderness, lacerations, and lost and wearied souls on the road is dedicated to empowering laity swelling. I checked her eyes to see to salvation. Will we be ready always and strengthening local churches if her pupils were equal, round, to help them or will we stand as they strive to reach their com- and reactive to light. Memories around and watch, unsure of what munities for Christ. were kicking in, but they were to say or do, as many onlookers If you would like to find out noticeably slow. did with Tiffany? more about NETS’ complete After what seemed like forever, One of the main reasons why four-month certificate course, or an ambulance finally arrived and I the Northeast Evangelism Training whether one of our short-term, was able to give the team an over- School (NETS) was founded is weekend NETS Express training view of Tiffany’s condition and to meet this need. Now officially classes is being held in your area, turn everything over to them. open on the campus of Atlantic please visit our Web site (www. As I got back in my car and Union College, NETS exists to netsatlanticunion.org) or contact continued the drive home, I went help train lay people who want to us at (978) 368-2638 or e-mail: back over the experience in my more effectively share their faith [email protected]. mind. Suddenly, a very uncomfort- in their Lord and Savior, Jesus And please keep Tiffany and her able thought struck me. I never Christ, in a winsome and effective recovery in your prayers. saw Tiffany move her legs. In all my manner. Offering classes in health treatment of her, I had never seen evangelism (such as plant-based Eric Flickinger is the the lower half of her body move. cooking schools, health expos and director of the Northeast I should have stabilized her c-spine massage), personal evangelism Evangelism Training very early on to decrease any possible (door-to-door work, finding, writ- School (NETS). further injury to her spinal cord, I thought, with my brow furrowed. How could you forget THAT?, I scolded myself. That night in the middle of a busy highway, in the debris-filled interior of an overturned SUV with a young lady named Tiffany, the Lord taught me a very valu- able spiritual lesson. 1 Peter 3:15 says to, “Be ready always.” And while that verse can certainly have a physical application (as it would

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What NETS graduates say they like about the program . . . raduates of the Northeast Evangelism Training School (NETS) share some thoughts on their experience Gattending the fall 2013 program. “I have really enjoyed the aspect “Kevin Sears and Eric Flickinger of door-to-door outreach, not only are amazing teachers, but and thank God for His divine their background and testimonies appointment with my friend, are very powerful. Being in New Tricia. She has enriched my life England with its historical signifi- in many ways as God used me cance, to visit and see so many to reach her.”—Jenni Holdren places where the church started is incredible. The classes offered are interesting and very practical. But “One of my most favorite things the best part is the supportive environment to spend with as far as NETS is concerned is God every moment of every day.”—Mckinzie Johnson the learning style. I really like the fact that not only do I get classroom training but field “I like most that all the speakers training, as well. I like the fact we had have extensive knowl- that NETS spends the time to edge on the subjects they taught prepare a program that allows us.”—Vernetta Bryan us to get a taste of evangelism [for] ourselves rather than just hear about how it has worked for others. Besides that, if I had to pick one thing out of the many things we did for NETS, it “There are so many awesome would probably have to be the door knocking, as I am things about NETS, how can I an extravert by nature anyway.”—Bo Suriner decide? I think I can narrow it down to two aspects. One, the environment of being around “What I like most about NETS teachers and fellow students is the personal experience you set on fire with zeal and enthu- get, both spiritual and social. It’s siasm for God. And two, the a life-changing experience.”— practical applications of evangelism that we have Bernard Cobbinah opportunity to put into practice on a daily basis.”— Alexandria Johnson

I like “the hands-on participa- tion in a complete evangelism cycle.”— Cheryl Almedia

For more information about NETS, visit the Web site: www.netsatlanticunion.org, e-mail: [email protected], or call (978) 368-2638.

6 Atlantic Union Gleaner, March 2014 Visit the Atlantic Union Web site By Pat Giese Recognizing Teachers in One-room Schools ithin the boundaries of the WSouthern New England Conference four one-teacher schools are thriving. These schools are staffed by teachers who are on the front line of Christian education every day, basically by themselves. It’s hard to imagine being the only adult at school day by day, having no other adults to talk with about “life” in the classroom, unless the school is fortunate to have a teacher’s aide! Yet, these outstanding teachers work diligently to proclaim the love of God to their students and their Students from the Bayberry school are blossoming in a learning environment. communities! Although teachers every- Another outstanding one-room cam- every day, perform their duties faith- where deserve greater appreciation for pus is Maranatha Adventist Regional fully, are “experts” in each grade and their service, one-room school teachers school (MARS) located in Willimantic, each subject, value their students as do it all—from administration to the Connecticut. Tami Todd, principal/ individuals, and are involved in the task of teaching every subject to every teacher, took God at His Word and made activities of their churches. By the grace student in every grade. And when done the impossible, possible. Beginning the of God, they master what could be an well—wow, it’s phenomenal to see! school year with only one child, this overwhelming challenge and bring For example, there’s the Bayberry school now hosts 12 students. Richard forth order, creativity, and students school on Cape Cod. Jen Case, princi- Pinero, pastor of the Willimantic church, who are happily involved in learning. pal/teacher, John Piroski, pastor of the and the school board had a vision, and Although all teachers should be Cape Cod church, and a strong school now students are learning the joy of our appreciated for what they do in the board provide a haven of excellence Christian faith! classroom; all pastors who support for their students! This year 18 stu- Finally, but by no means least, Christian education in word and action dents are enrolled. Under the tutelage Wachusett Hills in Gardner, need to be thanked; and all school of Mrs. Case and her supportive teach- Massachusetts, is guided by Edie board chairs and board members are er’s aide, Dini Jeltema, these students Conrad, principal/teacher. Mrs. to be commended for their sacrifice of are blossoming in a learning environ- Conrad faithfully works endless hours time. Today, we say to the teachers in ment that every child should have the every day to provide the best for her our one-room schools, “You are greatly privilege of experiencing! students. She, too, is blessed with the appreciated! We honor you for all you At Berkshire Hills school located faithful support of Einar Rom, pas- do to demonstrate the love of God, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Mark tor of the Gardner church, and the and we thank you for teaching on the Bugbee, principal/teacher and Dennis school board there as they uphold the frontline of Adventist education!” Farley, pastor of the Berkshire Hills strength of Christian education! church, along with another strong These are only four examples of Pat Giese is the Southern school board, provide a varied edu- teachers who minster in one-room New England Conference cational atmosphere that oozes suc- schools, but all teachers in this catego- superintendent of schools. cess—from learning in the classroom ry are the unsung heroes of Christian to learning in the great rural outdoors! education! They arrive at work on time

Atlantic Union Conference — Office of Education B Hue Sang Kim, Dawin Dawin Kim, Hue Sang Moura, Denison from tions sessions included presenta afternoon The community. and members their with nect to con technology digital use can they ways in participants the engaged Sam Symbiota. of CEO Sam, Joel was senter journalism. broadcast of area the in to excellence forplaque commitment her a with Hashagan presented director, communication York New Greater Conference church. Wellington, Rohann local their just beyond est of inter is that story pelling acom- has news church their sure to make participants media. social via them with reporters, and connecting work of the news following relationships, age building by cover get media and stories their tell can how churches about She spoke senters. pre keynote one of the was Hashagan, Elizabeth Island, for 12anchor Long News their church. of mission the advancing in of technology forms ous vari how to use taught were 19. Participants on January church Bronx North at the workshop held munication 8 Greater New York Conference Communicators Broadcast Him The other keynote pre keynote other The the encouraged Hashagan and reporter Veteran news may properlymay come as before delegates. the business other such transact to and reports, receive to period, quadrennial Adventists. day Seventh- of York Corporation New Greater the of session quadrennial regular second the to delegates also are Conference the of session quadrennial regular second the to delegates The York, 12594. New Wingdale, Road, Berkshire 680-1 Berkshire, Camp a.m.) at 8:00 at begin will 1, 2014, June Sunday, (registration on a.m., 9:00 at convening quadrennial) regular (second Session Constituency regular fifty-fifth the with conjunction in held be will Adventists Seventh-day of York Corporation New Greater the of meeting constituency regular fifth fifty- and quadrennial regular second the that GIVEN HEREBY IS NOTICE theme of the 2014 of the theme com- the was Him roadcasting The purpose of the meeting is to elect a board of trustees for the coming coming the for trustees of a board elect to is meeting the of purpose The Atlantic Union G reatier ew Adventists Seventh-day of York Corporation New Greater ork onference G N Y C OFFICIAL NOTICE OFFICIAL - - leaner - - - - - Gerson P. Santos, Executive Secretary Executive P. Santos, Gerson President Knight, Earl G. Cassie Milnes Martsching. and Mutis, Lerick Rodriguez, Communication Department Communication York New Conference Greater assistant, administrative Gonzalez, —Lisa Conference. York New Greater in churches local the from teams communication the to ministry in media mobile on presentation a gives Sam Joel CEO Symbiota right. from Rohann and third row, right, front from director, fourth row, front communication Hashagen, Conference York Elizabeth New Greater reporter Island Wellington, 12 Long News with Island Long from directors communication The , March 2014 commitment to excellence in broadcast journalism. broadcast in her of excellence to recognition in commitment aplaque with left, Hashagen, Elizabeth anchor Island 12 Long News Rohann Wellington, New Greater York communication Conference director, right, presents New York Conference Office, 7 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. NY Manhasset, Road, Rock 7Shelter Office, York Conference New Greater 25, 2014, the at May a.m., 10:00 at morning, Sunday for called being is Committee Nominating the of ameeting that GIVEN HEREBY IS NOTICE present. be to plan should Committee Organizing the of members All 10469. York New Bronx, Avenue, 3743 Bronxwood Church, Adventist Seventh-day 10, 2014, May Bronx 7.00 at North at p.m., evening, Saturday for called being is Committee Organizing the of ameeting that GIVEN HEREBY IS NOTICE 2: 1, 2) Section III, (Article present. not delegate regular any of place in Session Conference the at seated be may who delegates alternate elect to entitled is church Each members. 60 delegates. the before come properly may as business other such transact to and members, committee executive directors, ministries York, 12594. New Wingdale, Road, Berkshire 680-1 1, 2014, Berkshire, June Camp at Sunday, a.m.) on 8:00 at begin will (registration a.m. 9:00 at convene will Adventists Seventh-day of York Conference New Greater the of Session Constituency regular that the second regular quadrennial and fifty-fifth fifty-fifth and quadrennial regular second the that GIVEN HEREBY IS NOTICE Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and one for every every for one and organization, the for delegate one to entitled is church Each ethnic directors, departmental officers, elect to is meeting this of purpose The Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Seventh-day of York Conference New Greater OFFICIAL NOTICE OFFICIAL Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site Gerson P. Santos, Executive Secretary Executive P. Santos, Gerson President Knight, Earl G.

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This year’s theme “Battle Hundreds youth and of at www.atlantic-union.org Youth Leaders EncouragedYouth be to Battle Armed, Ready, and Faithful Congress the Greater for Conference Youth New York Ministries Departmentwas a tremendous success. took It place from January 19 to 17 theat Stamford Hilton Hotel inStamford, Connecticut. The congress was thekick istered and participated in

off for theoff slatefor activities of by the planned 2014 for conference’s Ministries Youth department. Armed,Ready, and Faithful,” with emphasis on Ephesians was introduced the at 6:17, congress. The theme was chosen to encourage youth and young adults study to and be fortified with the God. of Word young adults from New City and beyond reg York T 10 C —Derek Colaw, Pathfinder leader, Elmira leader, church Pathfinder Colaw, —Derek Community the in Compassion Show Elmira’s Pathfinders action-packed events in Compassion Ministry. Compassion in events action-packed 7:00 toby other forward a.m. Theclub looks gifts order the up to a.m. at deliver 4:00 in were Four club members morning. Christmas on delivered were of gifts a1,000 atotal and gifts. the pack and to organize services their offered club Pathfinder The morning. Christmas on gifts would not have that families local in out to children given to be gifts collects which League, Arctic the called organization I One hundred twenty-four bags were packed, packed, were bags twenty-four hundred One Miraculous Way a in Through How Came God Shares Member Church brother in need? help to a month each business sonal per in my own expenses my overhead over from left money the use not Why member. help my fellow church ally to person Iwanted much as me, as aproblem for was that money and the Ididn’t have Unfortunately, thought. previously Ihad as decide, to board not for church and the for me, meant was e-mail this that sider,” me. Irealized telling was He recon and again once e-mail the policy. our sorry!” is Iam “That need. in give,” member church Itold the crisis. financial of apersonal case in up ayear, to once $200.00 receive to need in members church allow would that policy board church policy. adopted We anew just had of church outside was this I knew to $1,753.00.amounted However, that bills unforeseen personal some paying with to assist church the for request member’s fellow church Pathfinder Club. The club went to a local Club. to Theclub alocal went Pathfinder Elmira’s in strong is Ministry ompassion member. The e-mail described a described member. Thee-mail achurch from e-mail an received Then a new thought struck me. struck thought anew Then “Read ideas. other had But God can we all “Two is dollars hundred Atlantic Union G ew ork onference N Y C leaner , March 2014 - - - my eyes. I had fought so hard, it fought hard, so Ihad my eyes. to came tears and a revelation in. cashed been and maturity reached had Imade ment invest aprevious that noticed and items income of the looked at each ledger. I fored on my business account were expenses and income well. as time, this risk the worth it was I figured so my life, in short me left never has God need. for in my bill brother the me. telling was you!” God to look impossible things when completely. God in even me “Trust Itrusted done if it be could decided but I of leap faith, this to make My knees grew weak at such at such weak grew My knees all after month of end the the At paid and card Itook my credit So alot of courage It would take Elmira’s Pathfinder Club members offer their services to distribute bags of gifts. of bags distribute to services their offer members Club Pathfinder Elmira’s this leap of faith, but Idecided it could be “It would take alot of courage to make done if Itrusted in completely.” God - - Conference York church New Hayes, member, —Larry give Him the opportunity! the Him give We to need just show you cares. He to wants you loves He your and life! in situation every after and during, before, God clear. Trust for was me Thelesson Ineeded! amount exact the with way for amiraculous in me $1,753.00! come through had God exactly was on my investment of return amount the amazingly will! before God’s church of my needs the perhaps and needs my personal putting been Ihad it. to do policy achurch behind den hid Ihad and Christ, in my brother of situation the to ignore seemed, You may not believe this, but You this, not believe may Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site - - 11 -

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, —Mark Tamaleaa, principal, Parkview Junior Academy ter to giveter to than receive. to community service projects are foreign not the to stu dents Parkview. at In fact, community service is at the heart what of drives its existence. Each basket was prepared and prayed for are who by young people learning that is it truly bet leaner - - - Honor Classes: Honor May 2-4,May 2014 Atlantic Union G www.unionspringsacademy.org ’34, ’39, ’44, ’54, ’94, ’84, ’64, ’74, ’44, ’04’34, ’89, ’39, Union Springs Academy Academy Springs Union 889-7314 information, more For call (315) Annual Alumni Weekend Sabbath Worship Speaker:Sabbath Worship Richard Wright, ’64 There is a large popula Organization is a pre Parkview students are at it again, preparing food baskets community. local and gifts to distribute to people in the nizing and distributing more than worth food $5,000 of and gifts is small no task. refugeetion of families that attend Parkview. Some of the families that received these gifts were close love of friends and classmates. Students the found chal excitinglenge and fun to keep everything a secret. mium and these type of - - -

The students wanted to With the generous support distribute baskets food and gifts Christmasbefore day, snow daysbut and other Soprojects in got theway. in January, students hand- delivered gifts fam to love of - ilies throughout the city of Syracuse. was It a Christmas inJanuary remember! to theof Westvale church and an anonymous stu donor, dents discovered that orga Florencio Zabala, Secretary Angel Rodriguez, Acting President Angel Rodriguez, Acting President Florencio Zabala, Secretary Regular Meeting Regular - Constituency Session OFFICIAL NOTICE OFFICIAL NOTICE New Conference York Association New Conference York of Seventh-day Adventists To considerTo amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New Conference.York acceptTo new churches or disband churches as may be necessary. transactTo such other business as may properly come before the delegates. To receiveTo reports and establish future plans for the New Conference. York electTo conference officers, departmental directors, an Executive Committee, a Constitution Bylaws Committee, and a Board of Education Committee.

2. 4. 5. 3. 1. Lunch will be provided. Lunch will be provided. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and board a of trustees, to According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New Conference, York Article

hortly after distributing distributing after hortly thanmore 50 baskets to receive reports, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates of the New Conference York Constituency Session will be the delegates for the New Conference York Association. York ConferenceYork Association, a New corporation, York is called to meet in the Union Springs Academy gymnasium, on the Union Springs Academy grounds, 40 Spring Street, Union Springs, NY on Sunday, 13160 April at 10:00 13, 2014, a.m., concurrently with the regular session of the New Conference. York NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular Constituency Session of the New church represented at the Constituency Meeting shall choose from among its delegates, or empower its delegation to choose, member one (1) addi plus one (1) tional member for each five hundred (500) members or a major fraction thereof.” office, 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY for the 13215, purpose of appointing members of the Nominating Committee to serve for thatmeeting. According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the New Conference, York Article Section5, 1a, “The Organizing Committee shall be constituted as follows: Each each of whom must be a member of the church from which they are delegates.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Organizing Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March at the New Conference 23, York 2014, 3, Section3, 2a, “Each church shall be entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for each fifteen members (15) or major fraction thereof, Session of the New Conference York of Seventh-day Adventists, called to convene at 10:00 a.m., Sunday,in April the Union 13, 2014, Springs Academy gymnasium, on the Union Springs Academy grounds, 40 Spring Street, Union Springs, NY The purpose13160. of this meeting is: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the fifth regular quadrennial Constituency at www.atlantic-union.org Parkview Students Celebrate Christmas in Januaryin Christmas Celebrate Students Parkview gee families in the Westvale church and other families in the local community.

feed more thanfeed more 200 people for the Thanksgiving 2013 holidays,the students at Parkview Junior Academy in Syracuse, were it at New York, again.They started organizing basketsfood and gifts the for Christmas holidays, as well. The goal was serve to refu S T Flatbush, Emmaus, Shiloh, Shiloh, Emmaus, Flatbush, Faith, Brooklyn Life, New Temple, Goshen were event. the for 244 registered men than More series. uplifting this sponsored area Brooklyn the in churches Conference Northeastern 2013. Thirteen 17November 19, through York New Brooklyn on in church Fellowship 2013,” held at Christian was 12 call. altar the to respond conference the attending Men FellowshipChristian Church Hosts First Men’s Conference The participating churches churches The participating Conference, “Encounters “Encounters Conference, Men’s first he Atlantic Union G ortheastern onference N C leaner been working together, together, working been Place. Hanson and Avenue, Rogers Moriah, Mount Elim, of Life, Temple, Kingsboro River Fellowship, Christian Edmonds, Ainsworth K. Morris, and Cameron Bowen. Cameron and Morris, Myron K. Augustave, Ainsworth Mario Edmonds, pastors are left, from 2013,” “Encounters conference, men’s the At , March 2014 The pastors, who have who have The pastors, planned to provide inspi to provide planned great enthusiasm. with in joined they leaders, men’s the ministries with shared was idea the as soon As revival. for this catalyst would the help to provide night, each hours for three program, athree-day that decided It was church. the in home and the role in active atruly to take men done to toed be encourage need something that agreed The conference was was The conference included the the included that sessions plenary the conducted (M.U.D., Inc.), Development Under Men director of Meadows, Nevilon vice. ser a worship workshops, and sessions, nary ple included and nightly p.m.to 9:00 p.m. 6:00 from held It was information. and ration - - - - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site commitment. of their testimony and ademonstration was nightly gentlemen 200 more than of attendance consistent The success. a resounding 2013” was Men’s Conference “Encounters the reviews, all commitment. mational to transfor forth them called and night each men the captivated Edmonds Ohio. Cleveland, in church Glenville of the pastor Edmonds, Myron from life-changing messages of proclamation powerful and practical lowed the by fol was This team. ship all-male praise and wor an by praise into led were The men service. worship spirit-filled and trifying elec avery with closed church). of Faith ber mem Richardson, (Deborah Women What Need and Ph.D.), McQueen, (John Self Male of the Dimensions church), TheCultural Fellowship tor of Christian pas Barnes, Touch (Baldwin church), Masculine Linden of pastor Richards, (Warner Father and Husband, Priest, Conference), as TheMan East Allegheny the tor in apas Campbell, (Richard Emotions Damaged with Dealing included: ered cov subjects of the Some masculine responsibilities. and sexuality, spirituality, to related needs specific covered and comprehensive role of men. the for foundation theological —Cameron Bowen, pastor, church Elim Bowen, —Cameron God blessed, and from from and blessed, God session the night Each The workshops were ------13

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department and drama ministries to attempted be a passageway between past, present, and future on 1. February the spoken and word, act er future. ancestors, we see pain and anguish, we also but see pride and strength. More importantly, we see a reliance Godon and God holding the hands His of children. There is still God. a need for the past must be remem - bered, the present cher ished, and above all, God be glorified. The program was created and written by memberKingsboro Temple Kent Signs Sutton. Praise, of andfounded directed by memberKingsboro Temple Sean Thomas in led out the dance and sign language portions the of program. history we see unbelievable T T T and Adventist education, and and education, Adventist and of creativity acelebration is together, clinic Taken all the magnet. by if as clinic to the drawn are homeschoolers and eagerly, Clinic of Art arrival the await conference the beyond. and Vermont, Hampshire, New Maine, from parents/sponsors and staff, school for students, event social much-anticipated a also is Theclinic Lord. the of glory to the them use and gifts artistic develop their to students encourages and inspires, excites, year each become an institution that glorify God through song song through God glorify To mission? Their Indiana. Cicero, in Academy Indiana destination? 25, 2013. Their on October Maine, Portland, in aplane boarded excitedly 14 16 senior. PTA Goorhuis, Andrew and Indiana; Spencer, in Pekar, Camp Amy Ridge Timber of teacher; science director PTA Payne, assistant Brianna senior; PTA Stephenson, Raymond Kruzich, Ezra junior; PTA are, left From music. in Lord the praise students Academy Tree Pine Alexander Gietsel at Bible Summit Music Through Witness TreePine Students Academy Students in schools across across schools in Students Conference Art Clinic has has Clinic Art Conference England New Northern he students and a sponsor asponsor and students Tree Academy Pine hree th Annual Northern New England Art Clinic Draws Hundreds Draws Clinic Art New England Northern Annual Atlantic Union G orthern ew ngland onference N N E C leaner tion at Art Clinic. At this this At Clinic. at Art tion 1. to February 30 Vermont, January from Barre, in Vermont Academy Central held at was Clinic Art year’s This England. New Northern for across youth experience Clinic Art up the build and to push continuing in dynamo a been has she years the Through August. in retiring be who will for Wright, rience expe abittersweet was Clinic Art year’s This Conference. England New Northern the for of schools superintendent 1998 Trudy by in Wright, year. each who attend to all aprofoundis blessing event, and junior Amy Pekar, Pekar, Amy junior and event, of the sessions general the for team apraise to organize Payne Brianna teacher science Tree Academy Pine invited Bible Summit. Conference Indiana at the , March 2014 “Art” has abroad defini “Art” has founded was Clinic Art The Indiana Conference Conference Indiana The - - Woodcarving, Costume Costume Woodcarving, Photography, including: to students, available of classes types separate 15 were there clinic, year’s display. evening for candles by lit sculpture snow aspectacular in results effort A collaborative ajoy. is God to of praise offering an give to reason any and plane, by traveled had students of the one time first the it was since high, were her.nied Spirits accompa Goorhuis Andrew and seniors Ezra Kruzich and - Visit theAtlantic UnionWebVisit site and even internationally. even and Indiana, but in Conference, England New Northern the in fellowship, not just and opportunities for witnessing to create continues skills cal musi developing on emphasis covers. its within find they what to share learning and Holy Word of God’s study ate on deliber focused weekend of the events All evangelism.” “youth-to-youth and study for Bible equipped deeper be to Adventists young to inspire leaders church and gregations con local the with junction work con and in years three for Bible summit the hosted Youth Department. Conference Indiana the and Academy, Indiana Evangelism, for Youth Center the by sored spon jointly was event, which for the gathered group the with played and ate, studied, sang, Tree delegation Academy 25-27,October Pine small the Floral Design, Visual Visual Design, Floral Sewing, Beginning Art, Quilt Watercolor,Snow Sculpture, Drawing, Perspective Arts, Culinary Design, Set Design, —Staff, Pine Tree Pine Academy —Staff, Pine Tree Academy’s Tree Academy’s Pine have organizations These of weekend the Over - - - - - 15 - - -

orthern ew ngland onference N N E C March 2014 March , —Scott Christiansen, communication Northerndirector, New England Conference moving works with their own hands with (as sketching or painting) canor have the same impact working in teams in (as set design snow sculpture) or often turns be to the out first a pathstep on that leads a to greater art place for in their life and, ultimately, a greater understanding the of Creator. leaner This was an intense course designed by theSam was awarded $1,400 to help young entrepreneurs help to together put strategies marketing and plans business their help to business dreams become a reality. The class culminated with a final presentation a panel to local of business men, then who determined which stu dents be would awarded grants. panel and was selected represent to the Androscoggin County Chamber of Congress the at national level competi Alltion in Rochester, this New York. Sam managed accomplish to while still maintaining good grades with a full course and load participating in a month-long mission trip India. to —Dana Waterman, first- and second-grade teacher, AcademyPine Tree Atlantic Union G - - For students,For findingthat and sponsors seem always to be astounded the at quality and creativity the that of work thecomes of out students, and the students themselves are often in what awe of they find they can As do. parent one saidsaw who the impact of the clinic many on students, the experience seems be to “transformational” for many. they can create inspiring and - Sam discovered he had a passion for saw who One his on couple, work Seeking further to his develop busi photography and as his skills increased he began his save to for own camera, lenses, and other photography equip ment. His began photos attract to the attention saw who people of them and he was asked display to them in local galleries. and businesses hireddisplay, him be to an additional photographer their at wedding in order captureto candid moments. As a result thatof engagement Sam himself found with a small growing but business. ness skills, Sam the took opportunity last semester participate to in a Young Entrepreneurs Academy hosted by a local Chamber Commerce. of This photo of the Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine, was taken by Pine Tree Academy junior Sam Delaware. - Year afterYear everyone year, ally attention. my kept Not many pastors can that!” do participateswho in the clinic is amazed the at art that is duringproduced the three intense days that the clinic runs—the parents, teachers, ees.speaker The this year was pastorCarlyns Behrmann of Southern New Hampshire. One tenth-grader said of Pastor Behrmann, “He actu - -

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nering with Mark Gagnon, and thepastor, members of the Leominster church to bring physical and spiritual health and well-being the to community through a vari ety outreach of programs. as outlined in N Ministerio Hermandad Company Organized n its fiftieth birthday, Othe Warwick church gave birth to its first offspring—the Ministerio Hermandad Company (MHC), the first Spanish church organization in the Adventist Church in Bermuda. This new development comes on the anniversary day and date of the Warwick church’s own creation as a company on December 21, 1963. Marking the significance of the two events, church officials from both the Bermuda Conference and the Newly-baptized members of the Ministerio Hermandad Company with, front row from left, Dave Pearman, Warwick church elder; Dionisio Atlantic Union Conference Olivo, Atlantic Union Hispanic and Portuguese Ministries vice president; Ariel Manzueta, Warwick church pastor; and Jeffrey Brown, Bermuda attended and participated in Conference president. the celebrations in a packed Ratteray, and Isis Wellman— church sanctuary. Members who felt the Holy Spirit’s call from sister churches in to minister to native Spanish Bermuda also attended to speakers living in Bermuda show their support (both (whose name, appropri- financial and spiritual). ately, derives from that of a The evening before, the sixteenth-century Spaniard, new company observed Juan de Bermúdez). Communion according to Indeed, when contemplat- traditional denominational ing the creation of such a Photos: Ricardo Clarke Photos: practice for new bodies of ministry, King sought counsel From left are members of Ministerio Hermandad Company: Sandra Stowe, Eileen King, believers. During his Sabbath from her mother, Carmen Katiuska Durrant, and Loida Ratteray with Jeffrey Brown, Bermuda Conference president; Ariel morning homily, Jeffrey Rodriguez, Florida Conference Manzueta, Warwick church pastor; Dionisio Olivo, Atlantic Union Conference Hispanic and Brown, Bermuda Conference executive secretary, exclaim- Portuguese Ministries vice president. president, exhorted the two ing, “I don’t know what to do. ises of that church was a more growth and stability congregations to support one I don’t know where to start.” logical step, and the Spanish of membership. another and to be faithful to “Start with prayer,” was her members began filling the Evelyn Douglas, an MHC God’s call to spread the gos- mother’s advice. fellowship hall each Sabbath member, poignantly testified pel far and wide. The group’s ministry as Manzueta found himself in her native Spanish during In the afternoon, at the began reaching out in a darting between the two the service: “I am a living organizing service, MHC variety of ways: ESL classes, groups as he carried out his testimony of what this group was formally voted as a seasonal events, and Bible ministerial functions. has done. I was coming here company as Dionisio Olivo, studies, all designed to Aiding the pastor’s minis- for four years and could not Atlantic Union Hispanic and attract Hispanics. With try was Cleo de la Cruz, the understand the language, Portuguese Ministries vice the arrival in 2008 of first Adventist Bible instruc- and since attending [MHC] president, gave the new body Ariel Manzueta, Warwick tor for the Spanish com- my life has changed.” onference its challenge to remember that church pastor, and his munity in Bermuda. “This Forty-one people are now in spite of its imperfections, wife, Merley—themselves work is of the Holy Spirit,” officially members of MHC; C the church belongs to Christ; Hispanic—the evolution she said at the organizing 18 of them were baptized in

it cannot fail, because it is His. of MHC progressed, as he service. “Most people did 2013. The new elder is Dave All this from humble, and was charged with provid- not believe it could be done. Pearman, the clerk is Sandra even improbable, beginnings ing spiritual leadership to The Lord showed me our Stowe, and the treasurer is seven years before, when the growing group as well church full of people, and I Kathy Durrant. the Spanish company began as to the English-speaking believed Him. God deserves —Coggie Gibbons, communication in the hearts of four local Warwick church. all the glory.” Her untiring secretary, with additional reporting Hispanic women—Eileen The fusion of the two efforts with her husband, by Ariel Manzueta, pastor, and Dave ermuda King, Sandra Stowe, Loida congregations on the prem- Lucilo Fermin, produced Pearman, elder, Warwick church B

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Lois King Estabrook—1050 Rt. 12 A, Plainfield, NH 03781 Florence Lombard—46 Cleveland St., Saco, ME 04072 Local Conferences and Institutions Forestdale School—27 Perkins Valley Rd., Bryant Pond, ME 04219 Bermuda: Jeffrey Brown, President; Sydney Gibbons, Secretary; Pamela Greyson, Treasurer. Office Address: P.O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton, HM EX Forrest Ward—404 Houghton Ln., Bennington, VT 05201 Bermuda. (441) 292-4110. Web site: www.bermudaconference.org North Star Christian—42 Orion Way, Hermon ME 04401 Greater New York: G. Earl Knight, President; Gerson Santos, Secretary; Pine Tree Academy—67 Pownal Rd., Freeport, ME 04032 Carlos Gonzalez, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, Pioneer Jr. Academy—13 Mt. Gilboa Rd., Westmoreland, NH 03467 NY 11030. (516) 627-9350. 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Web site: www.nnec.org Central Connecticut Adventist Virtual School—86 Pebblebrook, Windsor, CT 06095 Southern New England: David Dennis, President; José Alarcón, Secretary; Greater Boston Academy—108 Pond St., Stoneham, MA 02180 Joel Tompkins, Jr., Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, Laurel Oaks—14 W. Shepard Ave., Hamden, CT 06514 MA 01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org Maranatha Regional—126 Quarry St., Willimantic, CT 06226 Atlantic Union College: Duane M. Cady, Interim President; 338 Main Street, South Lancaster Academy—180 George Hill Rd., South Lancaster, MA 01561 South Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.auc.edu South Shore—250 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184 NETS (Northeast Evangelism Training School); Eric Flickinger, Director; Kevin Sears, Associate Director; Lois King, Assistant Director. Office Wachusetts Hills Christian—100 Colony Rd., Westminister, MA 01473 Address: P.O. Box 446, South Lancaster, MA 01561. 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