March 2009 SOUTHERN

Native American Ministries Vantage Point

What Does it Mean to be Part of the Remnant? Being a part of the Remnant Church . . .

does not guarantee salvation. does not somehow grant sainthood to its members. does not make remnant members better than members of other churches. does not mean those who are not part of the remnant are lost. does not give members an exclusive right to God’s blessings. does not keep members from temptation. does not guarantee freedom from sickness or disease. does not entitle members to more money, better homes, nicer cars. does not make it the largest and most popular church.

So, what does it mean to be part of the Remnant? Remnant means “remaining ones,” and, throughout the Bible there is the concept of the remnant being those who remain faithful as the last link in the generation of those who align with God and His character. Revelation 12:17 identifies people who live just before Jesus returns who “keep the commandments of God,” which includes worshiping on the seventh day, and “have the testimony of Jesus,” which is the Spirit of prophecy — the prophetic gift. I believe the Seventh-day Adventist Church is this remnant of Revelation.

Back to the question: What does it mean to be part of the remnant?

“A study of the idea of the remnant in the Old Testament reveals a few interesting characteristics. Perhaps the most important one is that, all through the Bible, the rem- nant were those who were living with more light than others. Noah had the light about the coming flood. Abraham had the light about the true God. The nation of Israel was worshiping the Lord in the sanctuary, while their pagan neighbors were sacrificing children on their altars or bowing down to statues of cats and bulls and other animals. In short, the idea of the remnant had more to do with a revelation of truth and of God’s character than with the holiness of those who had that knowledge. . . . Being part of Gordon Retzer the remnant means only that you have great light, and with that light comes important Southern Union responsibilities” Sabbath School Quarterly, First Quarter, 2009, p. 52. President More light can keep us out of danger. More light can keep us from deception. More light means we are motivated to share with others who have not seen the light. This doesn’t make us arrogant or exclusive. I don’t know about you, but when I’m in a problem — it may be the threat of physical danger or some vexing personal issue — I love it when someone says, “I know the way out, I can help you.” That doesn’t sound haughty to me; it’s a relief.

Do we not have more light than many around us? We share because we love them. We want people to join the remnant so they can enjoy more light. They don’t join to be saved. Everyone is saved only one way — through Jesus Christ. I heard a preacher once declare, “We can’t save anyone, but we can tell everyone.” Think of how much light you enjoy that others may be eager to enjoy.

2 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 SOUTHERN Contents Volume 103, No. 3, March 2009 The Southern Tidings is the Official Fe a t u r e s Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Reaching Out to 3978 Memorial Drive • Mail Address P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 Indian Country Telephone (404) 299-1832 4 www.southernunion.com Florida Conference Strategy Staff Editor R. Steven Norman III for Evangelism in 2009 Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE 8 Circulation Bobbie Millburn Advertising Nathan Zinner Small Production COLLEGE PRESS Power in Numbers Layout BRIAN WIEHN 10 Contributing Editors Adventist Health System Julie Zaiback Carolina RON QUICK Eat Right! Florida MARTIN BUTLER 12 Florida Hospital College DAWN McLENDON Georgia-Cumberland Tamara Wolcott Fisher Gulf States Becky Grice God’s Power in Cuba Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood University Michele Solomon 15 South Atlantic JAMES LAMB South Central Michael Harpe Southeastern Robert Henley Prints of Hope Southern Adventist University Lori Futcher 16 Conference/Institution Directory CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 Stepping Out of Your P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 Comfort Zone for Jesus P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 17 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 Exceeding Expectations P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 18 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 Like Father, Like Son SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 35 SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 19 Adventist Health System 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 20 Carolina FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF 22 Florida HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 24 Georgia-Cumberland 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY (256) 726-7000 26 Gulf States 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896 28 Kentucky-Tennessee SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY

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March 2009 • TIDINGS 3 Cover Feature

Reaching Out To Indian Country “How do Seventh-day Adventists fit into this picture?”

By Fred Rogers

bcefjnoDqtvy4 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 hy would we need a minis- so freely? The answer to this question try for Native Americans in would need an entire article devoted Wthe Southern Union? The to that subject alone. answers to this question are very inter- Needless to say, the Native esting and even intriguing. population became quite suspicious of Religion among Native Americans Christianity and questioned their mo- has experienced some remarkable tives. After the Indians were conquered changes over the years. For example, many early visitors that came to this Reaching Out To country were surprised by the many similarities between Native Americans and the biblical Israelites. Numer- ous explorers/writers such as George Catlin, Emmett Star, James Adair, ndian Country and others have given witness to the I Indian-Israelite likeness. How did the Indians resemble the Israelites? It has been documented, as early as 1775, many Indians observed the Sabbath, counted time by sevens, practiced the distinction between clean and unclean meats, had towns of refuge, taught the second coming of Scottie Deal serves as a church leader and leads out in the radio ministries program. Jesus (the Peacemaker), believed the number seven to be a sacred number, practiced the strictest honesty, were and decimated, they were moved onto compassionate and sympathetic to the reservations. The Indian children were white settler, and had numerous other forced to attend government schools similarities. where they were stripped of their This is where one of the more culture, language, and Indian identity. intriguing historical accounts of Indian Slowly the Indians were changed from and white settler relationships occurs. their likeness of the Israelite to that of If the Indians resembled the children the white settler Christianity. of Israel, why did the white settlers de- Now to answer our original ques- termine to destroy the Indians? Another tion: Why have a ministry for Native unsettling point is the white settlers Americans? About 30 to 40 years ago, believed they were doing God’s will Native Americans across the land by destroying the Indian. An ex- became interested in returning to ample of this is found on a tombstone their ancestral roots. After examining located in New what the early York State. The so-called Chris- inscription on tians did to their the stone reads, Indian ancestors, “In memory of it is not difficult Lynn S. Love in to see why Chris- whose hands the tianity would be Lord delivered rejected as an 98 Indians. He option. Although had hoped to many Native make it 100 by People still hold year’s end, but to their Christian he fell asleep faith, an ever- in the arms of growing number Jesus.” If they seek their ancient resembled the religion and call children of Israel, themselves tra- why would these Fred Rogers (left) and Scottie Deal prepare to ditionalist. This sentiments flow baptize a Bible study student. usually translates bcefjnoDqtvy March 2009 • TIDINGS 5 LvoDhJbycpefjTqE

into a mystical form of religion racing off in many different directions. They are not aware of the many similarities their ancestors held with the children of Israel. How do Seventh-day Adventists fit into this picture? We as a Church hold and teach those Bible truths that their ancestors believed and taught. We are the people who can truly invite them to come home. Work within the Southern Union has touched a number of Indian tribes, including the Cataw- ba, Waccamaw, Tuscarora, Lumbee, Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Micco- Clinic reception window sukee, Seminole, and others. People from these tribes have participated in our health programs, youth camps, or culture seminars, or have partnered with us in providing clothing to needy tribes. Southern Union Native Americans Ministries opened a free health clinic in Robeson County, North Carolina. Indian Health Care (IHC) serves all In- dians in the area, but primarily serves the Lumbee Indian Tribe. The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, but is not a feder- ally recognized tribe, and so does not receive federal money for health care. IHC clinic currently serves about 1,500 patients that do not have insurance Evangelistic meetings are held in the clinic waiting room. and cannot afford to go to a doctor. Amazing things happen at IHC. In the past month, two patients came to the clinic and the doctor discovered abnor- malities in their blood work. He was very concerned that each of these pa- tients was facing serious health prob- lems. The clinic was able to get these patients appointments at the University of North Carolina Medical School at Chapel Hill. As suspected, one patient had liver cancer, which was removed successfully, and the other patient had life-threatening gallbladder problems, which were corrected. The gallbladder patient was also found to have major problems with stints that had been placed in her arteries years before, and the medical school has committed to Clinic treatment room correcting this problem too. Just last

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Youth are given glucose tests during camp sessions. Youth camp week, both patients were at the clinic. an evangelistic meeting every Thursday we had the principle paid down to It warmed my heart for both patients night for prayer meeting, and spon- $40,000. The next week the church re- to tell their story, and thank the clinic sors a weekly half-hour radio broad- ceived a check for $40,000. The donor staff for saving their lives. They did cast. The church leader, Scottie Deal, told Deal that they had been praying not have money to go to a doctor leads out in these programs and is that very week for the Lord to show to be informed about their medical the speaker of the radio program. Six them which ministry they should give people have joined the church $40,000. They said their pray had been as a result of the radio program. answered when they heard what he A number of radio listeners have had to say. Praise God, and He is not visited the church service. This finished with this little church yet. church has been a miracle church Please pray for God’s ministry in from the beginning. Lumberton. A goliath step has been In September, the church taken by a little David church, and we decided to move on faith and realize we need God’s help and guid- buy land to build a new church/ ance. It is a struggle to keep everything clinic building. As we discussed going. The clinic is funded by grants this idea, we wondered if this and donations, and we fear often that was faith or something else that we will have to close, but God has Scottie Deal (left) and Fred Rogers prepare to moved us. Our concern was kept the doors open for five years. baptize a radio ministries listener. could we pay for this land with Moreover, God is not finished yet. such a small congregation. God Fred L. Rogers is director of Native problem, and would not have received was about to rebuke and bless us. American Ministries for the Southern the needed surgeries. There are many We purchased four acres and closed Union. more stories like these. the sale in September, with a debt of Native Americans Ministries $56,000. The church worked hard, decided to plant a church in con- and by January had paid the prin- nection with the clinic. The church ciple down to $40,000. Deal had meets in the waiting room of the been invited to speak to a group clinic each Sabbath. When the church of people about what God was first opened, we would have three or doing with this little congregation sometimes four people in attendance. in Lumberton, North Carolina. He Today, there are 30 to 45 people shared with them all of the things attending the Sabbath service. This we were doing to reach out to the little congregation has become a very people. He shared how the clinic missionary-minded church. The church was saving lives, and he shared how has a Pathfinder Club, conducts a nurs- the congregation had moved on ing home ministry, conducts evangelis- faith to purchase land. He told them Sabbath services are held in the clinic wait- tic meetings in the waiting room, has how the Lord was blessing, and how ing room.

March 2009 • TIDINGS 7 Florida Conference Five Steps for an Integrated Strategy for Evangelism Strategy

Evangelism in 2009 Planning Church Preparation Motivation Training

to Jesus equipped to hold reap- the Good News of salva- in 2009. ing meetings, and 1,000 tion in their own neighbor- Baptisms members will be trained to hoods. Church members result- lead small groups. Various throughout North America

ennett ing from ministries such as youth, are encouraged to attend

Lee B Lee Discoveries children, women, publish- this Conference. Visit Discoveries ’08 speaker Mark Finley presented the ’08 with ing, and education will take www.nadei.org for addi- series live on the Hope Channel from Forest Lake speaker on new projects as they tional information. Church, Apopka, while 40-plus satellite meetings Mark integrate their focus on —by Gerson Santos were held simultaneously in Central Florida. Finley are outreach. These initiatives still taking will provide a nucleus dur- Florida Conference place. More than 500 small ing the year of evangelism, faces the challenge of groups in Hispanic house- and also act as support bringing the Gospel to holds were established to help for three Conference the unchurched in a state function as downlink sites evangelism teams in reap- where 86 percent of the for an evangelistic decision ing efforts across Florida population does not at- series by Florida Confer- Conference. tend services on any ence evangelist Rolando A regional SEEDS given weekend. To meet de los Ríos. A total of 800 Conference will be held this need, the Evangelism people have been baptized the weekend of April 17- Department endeavors to date as a result of 100 19 at Forest Lake Church,

to equip disciples to lead evangelistic efforts held by Apopka. “Be a 21st Century Fernandez Leonard growing churches where lay evangelists, pastors, and Missionary, Restoring the Rolando de los Ríos, Florida people can be brought to Conference personnel in Forgotten Ways,” is the Conference evangelist, teamed Jesus by: conjunction with the two theme of the Conference. with lay members and pastors 1. Making each satellite meetings. The goal is to revitalize ex- for La Red 2008, November 1-8, from the Miami Central member a disciple, For 2009, Florida isting churches, plant new Spanish Church, which aired 2. Making each church Conference has asked churches, and on Hope TV Network’s Esper- a discipleship center each pastor to commit to prepare mis- anza channel and on Three for evangelism and holding one or two series sionaries to Angels Broadcasting Network’s training, and of reaping meetings. present 3ABN Latino. 3. Developing an evange- In addition, 100 lism strategy involving lay evangelists all local church depart- are being ments in outreach.

The last part of 2008 was spent with training and evangelistic efforts acting as a catalyst for the North American Division initiative of leading 100,000 people

d Pineiro 8 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 E Simple Church—A New Training Ground for 21st-century Missionaries

mother, is now attending Simple Church and prepar- ing for baptism. From the first house church established on June 7, 2008, there are now two additional churches being planted. The aver- age combined attendance on Sabbath morning is 60 people, with approximately 36 percent of adults being unchurched. Church plant- ing teams lead the way as 21st-century missionaries in ete l each Simple Church, wit- nessing to the unchurched en Pob en

All in their families and com- Simple Church participants gather each Sabbath for brunch, fellowship, worship, and lunch. munities. Having completed Simple Church training, two house church planting teams, consisting of four For more information adults per team, will multiply into new homes and open doors to reach more unchurched people. on starting a Simple Church in your home, visit Thaylia, 12, was bap- however, felt impressed church environment called www.SimpleChurchInfo.com tized on January 24, 2009. that she was not to adopt Simple Church¹. Neva —by Milton Adams Her story actually began a the children, but lead the and Shawn’s lives were year ago when Thaylia and entire family — including changed, and their children ¹ Martin Butler and Gladys Neigel, “Simple Church— her three siblings were liv- the children’s biological were returned to them. Af- Getting Back to Basics,” ing in a foster home. parents — to Jesus. ter they joined the church Adventist Review, December Benoit and Michelle, These modern day in baptism, they were able 11, 2008, page 26. the foster parents, wanted missionaries invited the to lead their daughter, * Pseudonym to adopt these four chil- parents, Shawn and Neva, Thaylia, to the Lord. dren who were placed to join their family in wor- Shawn and Neva are in their care. Michelle, ship on Sabbaths in a home now in training to become Simple Church planters. They have already wit- nessed to their family, resulting in four of their family members and friends attending Simple Church each week. The first missionaries in this story, Michelle and Benoit, have completed their training for church s planting and are in the m da process of starting a home A ton ton l

church. They have a new Mi set of foster children, and Shawn, Neva, and Thaylia Rachel*, the children’s were recently baptized.

March 2009 • TIDINGS 9 Southern Union Feature

Small Power in Numbers By Nathan Zinner

More than 400 students from across the Southern Union sit in the shadows created by candles placed in the shape of a cross.

It was a cool winter afternoon at Southern Union Academy Prayer Youth Ministries Department, invited Camp Kulaqua, where small groups of Conference. the students to an atmosphere of academy students could be seen scat- “I’ve been coming ever since my prayer and the power of small groups. tered on the grassy fields surround- freshman year, and I think that’s actu- This year’s conference was held Janu- ing the cafeteria. By the excitement ally [when] I felt I became a Christian ary 21-24. around camp, visitors could have — during my freshman year at Prayer Student group leaders arrived one thought these students had come to Conference,” said Chris Hudson, now day early to receive training on lead- Kulaqua to enjoy camp life — driv- a senior at Georgia-Cumberland Acad- ing small groups of 12 to 18 students, ing go-carts, racing down hills on emy (GCA). “This is really the biggest through discussions and activities BMX bikes, or going water-skiing. get together of the Southern Union designed to lead each student to a Rather, this record-setting group of academies, and I think that is really closer relationship with God. Each 414 students from 10 Southern Union healthy. They asked me to be a leader small group typically included at least academies had come to the annual this year; it’s something I’ve never one student from each academy. done before. I’ve never One activity several groups en- led a group in anything, joyed provided the opportunity for and it was the best expe- students to acknowledge a particular rience ever.” sin they wanted God to help them During last year’s overcome. Each student in the group Prayer Conference, Mau- wrote the sin they were struggling rice Fider, from Atlanta with on a piece of paper, then placed Adventist Academy, told the paper into a fire, symbolizing his chaplain, “I want to God’s cleansing power. come back next year and Students also enjoyed the discus- be a leader.” sions that arose in their small groups. The annual Prayer Particular topics of interest included Conference held at Camp faith, music, and Ellen White. The Collegedale Academy students Briana Keizer (left), Stella Kulaqua in High Springs, group discussions “made me really Tsui, and Kati Helton pray for each other following the Florida, and organized comfortable talking about God,” said Service of Humility. by the Southern Union Christina Shin, from GCA.

10 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 “Everyone had a different opin- me the impact on their lives from with each other about how God has ion. I was really proud of my group their commitment to servant leader- led in their lives the past week. They because they didn’t bash each other ship during the Order of the Towel then spend time praying for their because they had a different opinion,” service. classmates, their school, and strength said Kati Helton, from Collegedale “When the groups ended, we to do God’s will in their lives. Academy (CA). Rather, Helton said had a pretty strong bond,” said Riana Breck Lang, another student students had an open mind and real- Melendez, from WMA. In fact, as stu- from CA, said the Prayer Conference ized they had not thought about the dents were giving farewells to newly “put into perspective [that] we hold topics in that way before. made friends, many could be heard on to all these things that we think Kassandra Valcin, from Fletcher exchanging phone numbers and Face- have worth, and we just want to stay Academy, said she enjoyed her book® contact information. comfortable where we are with these group’s discussion on “prayer and On the final day of the confer- things we have. But, if we can just how it is important to me and to all ence, as students were contemplating learn to let go and to get out of our of us.” what they had learned and expe- comfort zone, then we’ll be able to Whether it was experiencing the rienced during the past few days, grow, and our relationship with God power of prayer or gaining a deeper Roscille Phillips, from Greater Atlanta will be so much better.” relationship with God, Brad Walz, Adventist Acad- from Walker Memorial Academy emy, said she was (WMA), summed up his experience leaving with “a by saying, “Everything lives through more loving char- death. We can’t live in Christ unless acter…and being we die to self.” more inviting of The small group discussions and God into my life.” activities culminated in a Friday eve- Others were Power in Numbers ning communion service, serving as a leaving with ex- reminder to the students of how God periences different wants to live in each of their lives. from what they Each student chose a friend and, were expecting. in the quite and peacefulness of a Raisa Navallo, a darkened room, washed each other’s one-year trans- feet, many spending time in prayer fer student from with each other as they waited for Bolivia, attending their fellow classmates from across Forest Lake Acad- Forest Lake Academy students Shannon Hines (right) and Jianni the Southern Union to join them at emy, came partly Rochester pour out their hearts to God during an extended season the cross. Candles had been placed to make new Ad- of prayer. on the floor in the shape of a cross, ventist friends. She where students sat for the Lord’s left realizing “we really need to show Lang also says, “I realized that [in] Supper. Jesus more in our lives in every little leadership, you don’t have to know Following this time of reflec- thing we do, and to not be ashamed everything, you just have to be will- tion, students gathered in their small about it.” ing. And God will work through you, groups and participated in the “Order Academy students from around God will speak through you, and that of the Towel.” During this service, the Southern Union not only look for- is all that matters. You just have to be each student received a towel to ward to this event, many often return willing.” represent their spiritual commitment to their school campuses and inspire to being a servant of God through others to experience the power of servant leadership. Allan Williamson, prayer. Southern Union director of youth min- “I want to have a mini Prayer Tips on Starting a istries, said, “Students will begin each Conference…[where] you have your Prayer Group day with the question, ‘How can I use small groups, which I think is the • Select and train a group leader. this towel at my school to “be Jesus” biggest part of Prayer Conference,” • Keep groups small, to my peers?’” said Lucas Tanaka, from Mount Pisgah allowing you to have better Williamson said the Order of the Academy. communication and interaction. Towel has had a long-term impact, After returning from Prayer Con- • Plan creative group activities. and has been very powerful in the ference, Sarah Scott, from Collegedale • Select pertinent and current students’ lives. “I have met students Academy, started a Friday evening topics for discussion. who have personally shown me their prayer group. Each Friday, a group of • Pray – for each other, your towels from conferences up to 10 about 10 students comes to her house school, and your Church. years ago, and they have shared with to enjoy snacks, singing, and sharing

March 2009 • TIDINGS 11 Oakwood University Feature

Eat Right!

By Marta Sovyanhadi

“Eat Right” is an important message that impacts all the stages of life. Proper nutrition, combined with physical activity, will promote good health and a long life. The dietetic interns at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, help promote healthful nutrition and physical activities in support of the American Dietetic Asso- ciation’s 2009 March National Nutrition Month’s theme, “Eat Right.” It can be applied in a variety of periods from pregnancy, the early years of a child’s life, and right through the senior years.

12 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 Throughout pregnancy, proper around one year of age, which is of one’s time and energy and lead nutrition is very important. Eating a consistent with slowing growth, and it to a sedentary lifestyle compared to well-balanced diet, along with taking is not uncommon for them to become the school age years. Young women prenatal vitamins during breastfeed- picky eaters at this time. Thereafter, of childbearing age may experi- ing, will ensure that you and your they may demand more foods during ence changes during which body fat baby get the proper nutrients to stay periods of rapid growth to sustain increases and the need for essential healthy. Just 300 additional calories a a strong growth cycle and develop nutrients such as folate, iron, and cal- day, through a variety of sources, will acceptance of more foods as they cium increase, due to pregnancies. provide adequate nutrition for the ap- become familiar. It is important to For adults to prevent or delay propriate development of your baby. limit fruit juice to four to six ounces diseases and be happier, it is key that It is vital to include a variety of whole per day. they eat right, drink enough water, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and During the formative years, nutri- and exercise most days of the week. protein in your diet. During pregnan- tion plays an important role, and tod- Consuming eight to 10 eight-ounce cy it is also very important to drink dlers between three and five years of glasses of water each day can prevent eight glasses of water each day to rid age are able to experiment with vari- dehydration, pacify hunger, and help the body of toxins; help with milk ous tastes and textures of table food. rid the body of excess blood sugar production; and prevent dehydra- To encourage a healthful lifestyle and ammonia. tion, constipation, and clogged milk and decrease ducts. In addition, it is imperative that childhood mothers-to-be check with their doctor obesity rates, before taking any medications. a well bal- It takes four to six weeks after anced diet delivery to revert a mother’s repro- incorporat- ductive organs to a non-pregnant ing a variety state. During this period, a woman of fruits, can experience fatigue, postpartum vegetables, depression symptoms, and pain in and whole various parts of her body. To encour- grains, along age a mother to return to her natu- with regu- ral weight, her diet should include lar physical nutrient-dense foods, such as whole activities, will grains, fruits, and vegetables. Mod- ensure proper erate calories and physical exercise growth and should also be encouraged. development. Breastfeeding offers special bond- Chil- ing time, while the breast milk passes dren five to Shannon Wiseman leads a daily community exercise program in Utah. on protective antibodies to the baby. 12 years old Breastfed babies have fewer compli- should be en- The elderly typically have lower cations from diarrhea, ear infections, joying a variety of foods that include energy needs due to a decreased and bacterial meningitis, according whole grains, fresh fruits, and dark metabolic rate and decreased physi- to new research. Not only are babies colored vegetables. Their calcium cally activity. Eating from the five food protected during their crucial first should come from dairy products groups will provide variety and is years, but it also provides some pro- such as milk, yogurt, or cheese, yet essential for weight control, maintain- tection to mothers against ovarian and be limited in fat. Protein is essential ing a healthy condition, and prevent- breast cancers, as well as osteoporosis for their growth and can come from ing diseases. The elderly population later in life. sources such as nuts and legumes. is more susceptible to dehydration, Infants should not be given cow’s Energy and nutrient needs peak due to a lack of thirst sensation, and milk until after their first year. Replac- during adolescence; therefore, it is it is very important for them to drink ing formula with cow’s milk, which important that teens eat a variety of fluids, especially water. Taking mul- is deficient in Vitamins C, E, and nutrient-dense foods throughout the tiple medications is common among copper, will not provide your baby day. Since at least 40 percent of bone the elderly population and should be with adequate nutrition and can lead mass is formed during adolescence, monitored closely as it can cause side to anemia. In addition, the excessive parents should encourage teens to effects and compromise their nutri- protein in cow’s milk can overload drink good sources of calcium and tional status. your baby’s kidneys, is harder to di- avoid soft drinks, which lower cal- It is critical for children to make gest, and often causes intestinal blood cium intake and promote weight gain. physical activity a part of their daily loss, diarrhea, or vomiting. Tackling the new responsibili- lifestyle. Being overweight increases A child’s appetite diminishes ties of adulthood can take up most their risks of cardiovascular disease

March 2009 • TIDINGS 13 and diabetes, among others. Physical upon, activity is also vital for the support of leading bone mineralization and growth. into adult- Children ages two to three years hood. should get thirty minutes of exercise a It is day on five or more days of the week. also very The exercises can be performed in a important home setting, a day care, or outdoors for adults at the park and should include vigor- to get ex- ous activities such as running, jump- ercise on a ing rope, or playing tag. daily basis. During early childhood, children Adults tend to develop fundamental motor within the skills and basic movement patterns middle through physical activity and are not years Oakwood University 2008-2009 dietetic interns take a breather outside of the Family and Consumer Science facility located at the Cooper Com- ready for organized sports. Activities should be plex, with Marta Sovyanhadi (right), program director. should be of moderate intensity for at encouraged least 30 minutes and include walking, to start running, and simple games. with 30 minutes each day of mod- delay diseases such as: heart disease, Adolescents should consult their erate to vigorous activity. Not only diabetes, and cancer. Activity can also health care provider before begin- does exercise help reduce the risk lift your mood and decrease the rate ning any exercise routine and en- of chronic disease, but it helps with of depression. list a qualified exercise instructor. weight maintenance, increased muscle A good night’s sleep can lower Any exercise routine designed for strength, coordination, balance, and blood pressure and stress hormones, improves bone which are a natural result of today’s health. Bone mass fast-paced lifestyle. Too much stress peaks at the age of causes excess wear and tear on your 30, and then slowly body, and increases the aging and de- declines after that, generation of organs, cells, and other which can lead to body parts. Sleep helps to reduce the osteoporosis. Adults levels of stress and inflammation in are advised to incor- your body. High levels of inflammato- porate some form of ry markers are linked to heart attacks, weight-bearing exer- heart disease, and strokes. Sleep can cise into daily exer- also lower cholesterol levels. cise routines, which When you eat right at any stage will help prevent or of your life, your body is better able slow bone loss. to perform. It is crucial to your well Physical activ- being to maintain nutrition, exercise, ity is important for and allow your body plenty of rest. people of all ages. The rewards of staying healthy will Older adults are impact your entire life! encouraged to stay Marta Sovyanhadi, Ph.D., RD, La-Tonya Dukes dedicated her dietetics career goal to the active. Staying active LDN, is the director of the dietetic minority pediatrics population. can help you main- internship program and associate tain and improve professor in nutrition and dietetics in adolescents should work all muscle your strength to bet- the Family and Consumer Sciences groups through a full range of motion ter remain independent, have more Department at Oakwood University in to achieve an overall balance and energy to do the things you want to Huntsville, Alabama. provide a healthy foundation to build do, improve your balance, prevent or

14 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 Carolina Feature God’s Power in Cuba BY VIRGINIA MATTSON

For Henry and Arlene Stubbs, Cubello, an aged crippled man who help solve the tremendous need for members of the Clemson, South had to be carried into the waters of additional churches. Carolina, Church, it was an experi- baptism, joined the family of God. • Counseling and support for ence where the provision and pres- God’s power continued to pre- Jorge Luis Fontaine, who is starting ence of God really manifested itself. vail, even though 70 members of the a small home lifestyle center near When the Stubbs and their support- Central Conference in Cuba lost part Campaquey. ers embarked on the Cuban project or all of their roofs. Although the Cu- • A plan to launch the first one- in September of 2008, despite the ban government would not step in to month medical missionary training challenges, they were absolutely sure replace the roofs, they made replace- school in Cuba in March or April of God was in the midst of the turmoil. ment roofs available for 50 American this year. dollars. Amazingly, God’s people • The initial plans to work with stepped in. When $3,500 in hurricane local conference and union officials relief donations came from Carolina to create an NGO (non-government Conference members, it was exactly organization) for a lifestyle center. the amount needed to replace all 70 The center is to be located on a por- roofs. tion of property in Sancti Spiritus be- The Stubbs and their merry ing donated for a summer camp and missionary group rejoiced and meeting grounds. worshiped God as sheets, blankets, God’s presence had clearly been and other supplies poured in to with this couple as they worked in provide relief. Upon returning home, the Cuban project. Once again, God the Stubbs marveled at what God had delivered and provided beyond had accomplished during the short anything they would have thought to time they were in Cuba. The doors even ask for. What a privilege for the opened and God provided the fol- Carolina Conference to be involved. lowing: Thanks, Henry and As they drove 1,000 miles across • Permission to Arlene, for spear- the land ravaged by Hurricane Ike, import into Cuba a heading this trium- they saw areas so hard hit by the container of 30,000 phant venture for hurricane, the residents would be to 50,000 Bibles. God. out of power for quite some time. • An agree- If you would However, the church members lives ment with the union like more informa- were spared in the storm, and thank- president to present tion about the Cu- fully, the power of God was still the One Day Church ban project, please drawing people to attend the series specifications to email vjmjacko@ of meetings they had planned. And the Cuban Office of charter.net. yes, three more individuals, including Religious Affairs to Henry and Arlene Stubbs

March 2009 • TIDINGS 15 Florida Feature

BY JONATHAN LLANES AND KETTY BONILLA The clay roads had stained her was unresponsive, severely dehydrat- The 2009 Prints of Hope mission small, 10-year-old bare feet with a ed, and in poor condition. He quickly destination is Paraguay, South Ameri- distinctive red color. In a sling on her ordered an electrolyte solution for the ca, with a plan to dress 5,000 children. back, she carried her baby brother as baby who took almost a liter of solu- More information about this Miami- she led her blind grandmother to a tion before he opened his eyes and based Adventist-laymen’s Services and medical screening held at a church in began responding. The young girl Industries (ASI) organization is avail- Mozambique, Africa. was then taught how to prepare the able at printsofhope.org. All day long, people sat on the solution at home, and her brother’s hard clay ground with little or no life was spared. food or water, waiting patiently On this Prints of Hope to see a doctor on this last day of mission trip to Mozambique, screenings. At the same time, a Vaca- Africa, 700 people and chil- e

tion Bible School and a puppet show dren received medical atten- p o

were held for the children. tion, and 100 children learned f H After the puppet show, a volun- about Jesus through the teer approached the young girl to Vacation Bible School. Two try to talk with her — a difficult task churches were constructed, considering she spoke Portuguese. and 1,600 children received a Soon, the volunteer noticed that the gift of a new outfit and shoes

baby brother hadn’t moved or made through the Prints of Hope o Prints Courtesy, Photos: a sound during their conversation. Dress a Child outreach pro- Prints of Hope staff and volunteers organize boxes The baby was taken to one of the gram that provides clothing and wrapped gifts at a school in Africa before doctors who immediately noticed he for children in need. giving them away to children.

Prints of Hope Ministry Facts • Founded in 2000 by CEO Abdiel Sosa • Worked in nine countries • 400+ volunteers • 9,000+ people have received medical attention • Thousands have accepted Jesus • Thousands clothed through the Dress a Child program • Nationally: health education classes, expos, and seminars, help A caring sister brought her dehydrated baby for homeless and orphans, and previous brother to the clinic for medical attention. assistance with hurricane disaster relief

16 T IDINGS • M a r c h 2 0 0 9 Home Health Education Services Feature Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone for Jesus By Les McCoy

Twenty students spent their I didn’t know if I would have the time world has gotten worst?’ I understood Christmas break selling books in Mi- or the opportunity. that the Lord was being good to me. ami. The students were from Southern He was going to be with me every Adventist University, Antillean Adven- “That first day, I realized that step of the way, allowing me to have tist University, and Greater Miami Ad- people can be really mean, and that Divine appointments that I would ventist Academy. The students stayed I was really scared to do this work. never forget. in the Lauderhills Church and in a In the following days, I was getting a house owned by the Florida Confer- little better at the task, but I was still “Personally, I’d say that this work ence in Miami. In the four weeks they scared to death, especially at the be- is definitely a challenging one. One were there, they sold more than 2,500 ginning of every day. But something has to struggle every day, not only books. The students visited businesses happened those first days. Looking with people, ‘but against principali- and homes each morning at 10 a.m., randomly through the Bible, I found ties, against powers, against the rulers working until 7:30 in the evenings. myself reading Ezekiel’s calling in of the darkness of this age, against Many students came to the program Ezekiel 2 and 3. The Word of God spiritual hosts of wickedness in the not knowing each other, but left as was powerful and it could be applied heavenly places,’ Ephesians 6: 1. More close friends. exactly to my situation. It showed me than everything, one has to struggle The last Sabbath be- with one’s self. Canvassing is fore returning to school, not about earning money or the students conducted the selling books. It’s about making entire morning worship at an important decision every Miami Springs Church. The morning. It’s about choosing to theme they chose for wor- follow the Suffering Servant’s ship was “Stepping Out of footsteps. It’s about perfection Your Comfort Zone for Jesus.” of character. It’s about letting There were many testimo- God use you. It’s about being nies shared. One was from a bold and courageous, not only Miami Springs member who when you want to, but when told how students visited him the will of God requires it. It’s seven years ago and invited about saving souls that other- him to church. He said he wise are bound to perish and at would not be there today Students and leaders participated in the Miami, Florida, the same time, saving our own. if it was not for the student winter MagaBook program. As we all agreed in this winter colporteur ministry. One of program in Miami, canvassing the students, Iriann Irizarry, my responsibility to warn the people, is one of the many ways by shared a beautiful testimony of her and share God’s love and to not be which we can ‘step out of our comfort experience during the Miami program. afraid of their words or be dismayed zone, into the real of the unknown, Here is a portion of what she said: by them in any way. where Jesus is ...’” Iriann Irizarry

“For a long time I had wanted “From that moment on, honestly, There will be many opportunities to canvass, but for one reason or I was still a little scared, but now ev- for young people to join this great another, I had not been able to do it. erything was different because I had canvassing movement. The summer is However, I decided that I would be the complete certainty that what I was fast approaching. It is time to step out part of the program for the 2008-09 doing was exactly what other wit- of our “comfort zone” for Jesus! winter break, since it was my last nesses and prophets had done before. Les McCoy is youth publishing director Christmas at Antillean Adventist Uni- I thought: ‘If the task wasn’t easy then at Florida Conference. versity in Puerto Rico, and afterwards … why would it be easy now that the

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Kentucky-Tennessee Feature

Exceeding ExpectationsBy James Closser Commencement exercises for the Sharkey, SRNA, with 3,170 hours. minimum of five fiberoptic intubations Middle Tennessee School of Anesthe- • The CCNA requires each gradu- in the Simulation Skills Center, and an sia (MTSA) Class of 2008 were held ate to have administered anesthesia average of 11 fiberoptic intubations for December 4, 2008, at the Madison to 30 pediatric patients. This class surgical patients. The graduate with the Campus Church. Sixty-eight graduates performed an average of 156 anesthet- most fiberoptic intubations was Dawn received diplomas, hoods, and alumni ics for pediatric patients. The graduate Price, SRNA, with 39. pins. Special recognitions and awards with the highest number was Jennifer • The CCNA requires graduates were also presented. Boyle, SRNA, with 302 pediatric cases. place five central venous catheters MTSA founder Ber- (CVP’s). This class placed an nard V. Bowen, CRNA, average of 14 CVP’s. The grad- M.S., M.A., Dsc (honoris uate with the most was Mariah causa), led the proces- Light, SRNA, with 42 CVP’s. sion of MTSA administra- There were four awards tion, board, faculty, and presented by MTSA faculty. graduates while carrying • The Andy Limone Me- the MTSA mace. Laurence morial Award was presented “Larry” E. Lancaster, Ed.D., to Adam Hogue, SRNA, by ACNP, elected by the Amy, C. Gideon, B.S., M.S., class, gave the commence- MTSA LRC and information ment address. support director. Each year MTSA • The Team Spirit Award, graduates well exceed re- sponsored by Baxter Pharma- quirements of the Council ceuticals, was presented to on Certification of Nurse Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Class of 2008 Bonnie Titre, SRNA, by Robin Anesthetists (CCNA), R. Taylor, M.D., MTSA faculty regarding the number of cases and • The CCNA requires each gradu- member and medical director. procedures for clinical experiences in ate to have provided anesthesia for • The Bernard V. Bowen Award order for the candidate to be eligible to 30 obstetrical patients. The average was presented to Jesse Jarnes, SRNA, take the certification examination. The number of anesthetics in this category by John A. Shields, CRNA, MS, APN, following statistics, which highlight the was 92. The student with the high- MTSA faculty member and trustee. achievements of this class and some of est number of obstetrical patients was • The Agatha Hodgins Award was its specific graduates, were shared dur- Arjana Ray, SRNA, with 224 cases. presented to Julie York, SRNA, by Ber- ing the graduation ceremony by Mary • The CCNA requires a total of nard D. DeVasher, M.S., CRNA, M.S., Elizabeth “Ikey” DeVasher (‘69/’94), 25 regional anesthetics be performed APN, MTSA faculty member. Ph.D., CRNA, APN, MTSA, vice-presi- by each graduate. These 25 can be Closing remarks at the ceremony dent/dean. from a combination of all categories of were shared in the form of a challenge • The CCNA requires that each regional anesthesia, including epidural by Mike Morel (’80), CRNA, M.S., APN, student perform a minimum of 550 and spinal anesthesia. On one of these MTSA alumni association president. clinical cases. The average number categories alone (epidural anesthesia) Middle Tennessee School of An- of cases performed by this class was this class performed an average of 75 esthesia provides a Christian, Seventh- 1,076 cases. The graduate who per- epidurals. The graduate performing the day Adventist learning environment formed the highest number of cases highest number was Jeremy Done- that fosters the pursuit of truth, excel- was Kim Altaffer, SRNA, with 1,376 gan, SRNA. He placed 133 epidural lence in anesthesia practice, and a life cases. anesthetics. This class performed an of service. It ranks as one of the largest • The CCNA requires 850 hours average of 34 spinal anesthetics. The of more than 100 accredited schools of actual anesthesia time be performed graduate performing the most was Kim of nurse anesthesia education in the by each graduate. The average number Altaffer, SRNA, with 86 spinals. United States. For more information, of hours recorded of actual anesthesia • The CCNA requires graduates visit www.mtsa.edu. time for this class was 2,194 hours. The perform a minimum of five fiberoptic graduate with the most hours was Kim intubations. This class performed a

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Adventist Health System

Free Health Fair in Fletcher Receives Strong Community Support Park Ridge Hospital Ridge Hospital, the health these and the Arden Church fair offered numerous free, life-saving hosted the fifth annual no-appointment-necessary screen- Arden Community Health screenings, including bone ings, and Fair in Fletcher, N.C. The density, foot screenings, by offer- health fair drew com- lipid and glucose, skin ing them munity participation from cancer, oral cancer, blood for free more than 300 western pressure, hearing, and we can North Carolina residents, vision. A prayer area was help them representing more than also made available for evalu- 29 zip codes. spiritual needs. Addition- ate their Utilizing medical ally, a number of local health professionals from Park vendors offered free food risks. In samples, massages, and fact, after Park Ridge Hospital employees Danielle Ball (left) health activities for the we evalu- and Jennifer Perez take part in the community entire family. ated our health fair. “We are so pleased to screening be able to help sponsor numbers, more than 21 “The blood drive was such a vital community percent of those who re- a wonderful success,” said event,” said DeWayne ceived screenings discov- Kristi Brown, Red Cross Butcher, M.D., retired Park ered that they were at risk senior recruitment director. Ridge Hospital emer- for specific health issues.” “We had 35 total units of gency room physician and The Red Cross Blood- productive donors, which chief coordinator of the mobile was also at the means that as many as 93 health fair. “Many commu- event to allow interested people will receive life- A participant in the health fair nity members are without individuals the opportu- saving blood donations.” receives a free massage. health insurance to cover nity to donate blood. —BY JENNIFER PEREZ New Surgical Suite Offers Advanced Technology, Treatment at Florida Hospital Altamonte Florida Hospital Alta- This provides cal services at monte has unveiled their international Florida Hospital new, state-of-the-art sur- connectiv- Altamonte. “Be- gical suite. This 30,000- ity and enables cause the facility square-foot surgical suite live consulta- has experienced includes six operating tion with other surgeons, en- rooms designed for the medical experts hanced technolo- latest surgical innovations within the Flori- gy, and the most such as minimally inva- da Hospital sys- sophisticated sur- sive and robotic surgery. tem and around gical techniques, Florida Hospital Alta- the world. patients can be monte’s fully integrated “The new assured that they multi-media operating surgical suite The new surgical suite is designed for advanced will receive the rooms provide a platform provides a loca- surgical innovations, including robotic surgery. best treatment for live surgical broad- tion in Seminole and technology casts for training and County where patients can care,” said Dan Magnus- available.” educational purposes. come for the best surgical son, director of surgi-

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Carolina News

Big Things Planned for The Great Controversy Jack Henderson used to project. Already, money has sell The Great Controversy been raised to send several as a literature evangelist. hundred thousand copies. Now he wants to give it The staff at Review away ... to everybody! and Herald Publishing As- On January 12, Hender- sociation (which prints the son, who is a member of books for Henderson and the Hendersonville, N.C., mails them out) has been Church, announced his overwhelmed by calls. “The “Great Controversy Project” calls have been coming in on 3ABN’s Today Show. He at such a rate that, as we plans to send Ellen White’s deal with one call, three book to every home in the others have had to leave country. a message,” says Howard Recently, Hender- Scoggins, an administrator sonville Church members at Review and Herald. “The distributed The Great fire has spread to Australia, Controversy to everyone in Canada, and England.” the county. Charles Fergu- A physician called son, Hendersonville pas- who had worked her way tor, stated, “Nothing has through school selling The electrified our church as this Great Controversy. She has.” Conferences across wanted to send the book to the North American Divi- everyone in her zip code. sion have caught the vision, Another caller wanted to too. Michigan, Northern blanket the area around she said, “I am more anx- me that people want to see New England, and Carolina his Utah home because ious to see a wide circula- this work finished,” says are just some of the confer- this was the book that tion for this book than for Henderson. ences on board with this had brought him into the any others that I have writ- Those who want to ambitious program. Donors Church. ten; for in The Great Con- support this project can are calling with small and Employees at Review troversy, the last message make a donation by calling large gifts to support the and Herald are so enthused of warning to the world is 877-721-4300 or visit www. that some have pledged given more distinctly than ReviewandHerald.com. For as much as two or three in any of my other books.” information on how to blan- weeks’ salary to support the “Seeing people respond ket your zip code or rural project, according to Scog- from all over the world tells route, call 800-600-7197. gins. For every dollar given, another home will receive a copy of The Great Con- troversy. Books are being delivered in gated commu- nities, apartment complex- es, prisons, dorm rooms, mansions, and farm houses. Everywhere that there is a Jack Henderson practices what mailbox, books are being he preaches. Each of his four delivered. Shelley Quinn, 3ABN program development manager, interviews vehicles is equipped with boxes Jack Henderson (center) and Mark Thomas. Thomas, who works Henderson likes to for Review & Herald Publishing Association, joined Henderson of The Great Controversy. This is quote a letter written in so he can share a book with when they recently presented The Great Controversy program on whomever he may meet. 1905 by Ellen White, where 3ABN Today Show.

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Carolina News

Visitors Journey to Bethlehem — By Way of Kernersville Thousands by animals and tucked in once again, and found of guests from a manger, was the baby themselves at the foot of the commu- Jesus. His mother shared the cross, and then in the nity flocked to how they came to be in that empty tomb where angels the church to humble home, and how confirmed that Jesus was take their “Walk the Lord had guided them. indeed alive. He had con- Through Bethle- The news had spread about quered death once and for hem.” As part of the miraculous birth. As the all! Each guest was given Caesar’s decree, travelers left the stable, they the opportunity to become each guest was ran into the three wise men immersed in the experience, returning to the from the east coming to pay and feel as though they ancient city to tributes to the new King. were actually witnessing pay taxes and be The travelers were God’s plan in action. counted for the propelled through time —BY BECKY CARPENTER royal census. As During the Christmas they wandered season it’s common to see through the streets, vendors a nativity scene used to and merchants bid them to decorate a church or home. sample their wares. But how often does one get As it was bitter cold to “travel back in time” to and all were tired, the actually be there when the travelers were taken to the baby Jesus was born? inn, but just as Joseph and If you had been at the Mary had found, there were Kernersville, N.C., Church no more rooms to be had. on the first two weekends The innkeeper directed the in December, you would group to take shelter in the have been able to make stable. Lily Daniel gets a kiss from a baby donkey as she poses for a pic- such a journey. There, surrounded ture with Don Davis (right), Kernersville pastor, and Herman Cox. Progress Continues on Arden Community Center God continues to bless move the dirt was more building project. God again The economy may be the Arden, N.C., Church in than $100,000. The mem- blessed and soon it was in trouble, but God is not the building of its new com- bers had been advertising time to sign a construc- cutting back on blessing His munity center. for months, when one day a tion contract. At the end of work. Follow the building To make room for the contractor offered to move September, supplies and progress at www.ardenad- new building, it was neces- the entire amount of dirt at equipment started arriving. ventist.org. sary to remove a mountain no cost to the church! Using steel construction has —BY OWEN SPENCER of 23,000 cubic yards of The next step was to made the project progress dirt. The estimated cost to raise the money for the quickly.

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Florida News

Camp Kulaqua Gala Raises Funds for Campers tion items were donated by local businesses. Gourmet dining set the tone for the semi-formal evening with live music, a silent auction, and carriage ride tours of the campus. The benefit brought in more than $11,000 to use for camp scholarships in the summer of 2009. Gala com- mittee members felt they should step out in faith to

ennett hold the Gala in spite of the economy, and they were pleased with the commu-

Photos: Lee B Lee Photos: nity’s willingness to pitch in Phil Younts, camp ministries administrative director, welcomes and thanks guests for supporting and help once again. Camp Kulaqua and reminds them to check on their silent auction bids throughout the evening. Forty-eight children were able to attend sum- Camp Kulaqua, High mer camp last year as a Springs, Fla., held its fourth result of the 2007 Autumn annual Gala on Novem- Dreams Gala. The gifts ber 3, 2008. The evening’s to these campers were theme was “Autumn especially meaningful to Dreams: Making Children’s families who experienced Dreams Come True.” the loss of a paycheck and Serving as a benefit to needed help. raise money for the Worthy The fifth annual Gala is Camper Fund, the Gala scheduled for November 2, Misty Edge Carriage supports the Gala every year with free rides. was produced by the camp 2009. For information, visit Camp Kulaqua employee Dean Davis serves as tour guide, de- staff, and most of the food, www.campkulaqua.com. scribing the various amenities the camp offers to guests. decorations, and silent auc- —by Stefi Affron

Umatilla Members Host Grand Opening for New Church The grand open- ing for the 125-member Umatilla, Fla., Church was held on November 30, 2008. Started as a mission group on Octo- ber 6, 2001, the church became a company on s

c April 13, 2002, and an oki The Umatilla Church choir T organized church on

and youth orchestra, under dith March 15, 2003. Jim Ap- the direction of Ray Ducay, pel serves as pastor. combined to provide music.

Photos: E Photos: —BY Geri Bower

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Florida News

Clearwater Centenarian Reflects on God’s Leading A 100th birthday cel- sion held in Washington, ebration for Evelyn Gray, D.C. Then, as a church October 12, 2008, was elder in Buffalo, N.Y., she hosted by her daughter, attended the 1980 General Marianne Mattox, in Clear- Conference in Dallas, Tex., water, Fla. where she was one of the The centenarian’s story first women delegates to began in Waynesboro, Va., represent the New York where she lived as a child. Conference.

Gray remembers horses er After moving to Florida and buggies, yet quickly p in 1992, she taught Sabbath adds that the Model T Ford School in the Clearwater obert Gas obert was invented the same year R Church. She now resides she was born. Evelyn Gray reminisces during her 100th birthday party. in Freedom Square Nursing She married Walter home where she witnesses Gray, an electrical engineer, the furnace with the other the Seventh-day Adventist for Christ to the employees and they lived in Pittsburgh, garbage. When she started Church even though her and patients. She faithfully Pa. One day a tract was back up the stairs, she saw Lutheran minister spoke studies her Bible as she dropped off at their door that the pamphlet had fallen against the Sabbath. learned to do as a child advertising evangelistic on the floor. As she picked Gray loved to travel, with her mother. She can meetings conducted by An- it up, she felt impressed and she worked on major regale you with tales of drew Fearing, pastor. Gray to attend the first meeting, mission projects in such the 1900’s as easily as she put the tract on the mantel, where she was amazed places as South America can portray current events but days later decided she to find people who really and the Caribbean Islands. in relationship to the soon wasn’t interested and took it understood the Bible. A few In 1946 she spoke at the coming of Jesus. to the basement to burn in months later, she joined General Conference Ses- —by Joy Hunter Punta Gorda Conducts Health Emphasis Weekend “The Quest for Radiant pist, a respiratory therapist, Health” was the theme of a a nurse, and an ordained health emphasis weekend, minister addressed the December 5-7, 2008, at the topic, “The Quest for Radi- Punta Gorda, Fla., Church, ant Health.” under the direction of At the health fair on Kollis Fairweather, health Sunday, physicians, dentists, ministries leader. a dental hygienist, nurses, The weekend program and dietitians were available began Friday evening with to answer questions. The eather Justino Silvestre, M.D., a w health fair provided blood

local oncologist, present- Fair in pressure and blood sugar w d ing current data in his talk E screenings, body mass in- about preventing cancer. Thalia Penrose-Jones, R.N., checks Odaine Huggins’ blood pressure. dex checks, smoking cessa- Saturday morning tion information, breadmak- continued with “How to sermon, “Imaging God,” in Anton Dameff, M.D., spoke ing, samples of non-meat Prevent the Spread of which he spoke about the on “The Creation Concept” dishes, and an introduction Infection,” by Melanie Hall, creation of man and the of healthful living; and a to the NEWSTART Lifestyle R.N. Rudolph Peters, a wholeness that Jesus came panel consisting of four program from Weimar Cen- pastor in northern Califor- to restore in him. physicians, a dietitian, a ter of Health and Education. nia, delivered the Sabbath Following a luncheon, registered physical thera- —by Susan Stuto

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Pathfinder Leaders Honored for Service In recognition of three Conference Pathfinder coor- Ga., Church on January 24, Conference Pathfinder direc- outstanding Pathfinder lead- dinators. They have done the 2009. She has served as a tor. “Through the years, each ers, each of their churches task of organizing the layout local Pathfinder director served as key players in the recently held special services of camping areas for Union and a Conference coordi- growth of the Georgia-Cum- in their honor. and International Camporees, nator. During the recogni- berland Pathfinder program. In Peachtree City, Ga., a and assisted in various other tion program, Pathfinders Bob Bird and Lucille Mann program was held December ways. Bob’s health is now read personal letters; and served (and continue to 10, 2008, in honor of Bob declining due to amyotrophic Dale Walker, Lakeland serve in the capacity they Bird, known as “Big Bird,” lateral sclerosis (ALS). At Adventist School teacher, can manage at this time) and his wife, Margie, who the recognition program, 80 read a poem, then pre- as area coordinators during is known as “Mama Bird.” people attended, 19 of whom sented flowers and a large major portions of the past They have served as local where former Southside Path- thank you card from the two decades. Each of them, Pathfinder directors at the finders. students. Mann’s health is with Jerry Abernathy, have Atlanta Southside Church in Lucille Mann was rec- declining due to cancer. served as dedicated club Jonesboro, Ga., as well as ognized at the Lakeland, Also on January 24, the directors who always went Gainsville, Ga., the extra mile to accomplish Church organized what was needed. What a a recognition blessing their witness has program for Jerry been to countless young Abernathy and his people! Eternity will tell the wife, Marcia, who story much better than what serve on the Path- we can do as we seek to finder staff for the honor them. It has been Gainsville club. my privilege and continues oody “It is amaz- to be to count each of these ing to take time to awesome leaders as friend!”

rhonda c rhonda honor these three —BY John Swafford Nineteen former Pathfinders came to Peachtree City to recognize Bob and individuals,” says AND Rebecca Brooks Margie Bird for their service as Pathfinder leaders. John Swafford, Hixson Church Ministers to Chattanooga Homeless The Hixson, Tenn., approximately 30 people plans to do this program this year, please call Sylvia Church hosted its third helping with the event. for the homeless of Chatta- Knoch at 423-847-1795. annual Christmas Dinner The group distributed nooga every year. If anyone —BY Sylvia Knoch Program for the homeless large decorative bags full would like to join the group of Chattanooga, Tenn. Last of various items, including year they served 75 people; hand-made scarves and hats this year they served more the women at the Hixson than 140 people — almost Church made, soft fleece double the amount from blankets, tooth brushes, last year. tooth paste, soap, sham- The event was held in poo, socks, fruit, nuts, juice, downtown Chattanooga at water, candy canes with the Olivet Baptist Church. Bible verses, and more. As h They wanted the guests the guests enjoyed their c

to feel important, so they meal, the group presented kno via l

rented the fellowship hall a Christmas program called sy and held a very nicely dec- “The Nativity.” Volunteers prepare dessert for the homeless who attended the orated banquet. There were The Hixson Church Christmas program.

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Georgia-Cumberland News

Inez Wren Students Win National Video Contest Eric Hickman and as their plot, the students ing placed Nathan Chung, ninth grade did their own camera work on the students at Inez Wrenn Ad- as well as editing after they sponsoring ventist School in Crossville, filmed Chung and his young- website, Tenn., recently entered er brother in several scenes their video and won a national video involving difficulty between was placed contest named G5. The two brothers, as well as a on a contest was sponsored by nightmare scene referencing sister site,

Insightmagazine.org with Abraham Lincoln. guidemag- e l 23,000 monthly visits, and Kim Peckham, director azine.org

was open to anyone who of web development for the and has Coy inia g ir wanted to enter. The prize Review and Herald Publish- already V was an ipod or $300 cash. ing Association in Hager- received Eric Hickman (left) and Nathan Chung won the G5 The contest required the stown, Md., stated that the more than video contest for their video, “Patience is a Virtue.” video to address one of judges were impressed with 900 views. the Fruits of the Spirit as the way the boys zeroed Hickman and Chung Wrenn Adventist School listed in Galatians 5:22. The in — in a clear and practical expressed appreciation to congratulates the students students titled their video way — on the application their parents and teacher on their accomplishment. “Patience is a Virtue.” of patience, dramatizing it for critiquing their video, —BY Virginia Coyle Featuring the universal in a way that students could and offering them encour- problem of sibling rivalry identify with. As well as be- agement and support. Inez Marietta Opens AAA Campus Atlanta Adventist Acad- years ago, there was a huge to attempt something large connected via the latest emy (AAA) has reason to vision for AAA to make enough that failure is guar- technology, which aids in celebrate and praise God. education available for anteed ... unless God steps teaching 130 AAA students This year, January 5, the students in Atlanta and the in .... You do not become who are educated in a 21st latest metro AAA campus entire Conference, and yet great; you become depen- Century classroom. opened in Marietta with 10 allow them to live at home. dent on the strong hand of “There are really no students. The multi-campus school God.” limits when you are depen- Miracles have made idea was born. This concept The AAA Marietta cam- dent on the strong hand of this secondary Adventist had never been attempted pus had many challenges God,” says Cynthia Gettys, education possible. Three with any other Adventist due to permits and building Conference vice-president Academy. codes, but God prevailed. for education. The The Marietta campus has a “We are thankful to theme for brand new building with six God for the opportunity to this proj- state-of-the-art classrooms be innovative in ministering ect was and offices. Completing to His youth! With financial summed this campus after three assistance, multi-campuses, up by the years of anticipation made and a work program, it is follow- AAA realize once again that possible for students to ing quote nothing is impossible with attend AAA if they desire from God. a quality Adventist high author Today there are three school,” says David Denton, Bruce AAA Atlanta metro sites — AAA principal. Wilkin- Duluth, Peachtree City, and For more information, son: Marietta — and five partner call 404-699-1400 or email ori abbott ori l “We are campuses throughout the [email protected]. Students learn about the new AAA Marietta campus. expected Conference. All sites are —BY La Ronda Forsey

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Gulf States News

BMA Holds Mission Emphasis Weekend service and challenging the missionary in their place of students to “go where God service. Packets of macaroni calls you to go.” and cheese, colored pencils, In coordination with stickers, stationery, dried the weekend’s theme, BMA fruit, hair barrettes, and also hosted an interna- even some packets of Taco tional food fair for Sabbath Bell sauce. In addition, each lunch. Church members package contained hand and faculty brought an array written letters of encourage- of ethnic and exotic dishes ment from BMA students. to share with students and After each package was visitors. closed, a group of stu- Following lunch, partic- dents and church members ipants assembled care pack- prayed for God’s blessing to ages for student missionar- follow the package. ies from Southern Adventist —BY KIM TWOMLEY University who are currently Filling a care package to send to a student missionary are Josue serving Gonzalez (left), Amy Burns, and Omega Carr. overseas. Bass Memorial Acad- service ministering to the The pack- emy (BMA) held its annual primitive peoples in the ages were Mission Emphasis weekend Philippines. He urged the filled with on January 16 and 17. This students to become in- goodies year the featured guests volved in missions now and that would were Tim Holbrook, former to consider being a student survive the director of Frontier Mis- missionary during college. arduous sions in Asia and his wife, Dawn Holbrook journey, Dawn. Friday night and concluded the inspira- and things Sabbath morning, Tim told tional talks during Sabbath that would Nathan Guzman (left), Erica Love, Abi Romero, the students inspiring stories evening Vespers by shar- help the Lori Tumey, and Erin Hanawalt enjoy some exotic from his extensive mission ing her stories of mission student treats at the international food fair. Member Receives Belated Birthday Present problems have ad for a specialized van in one day after Lisenba’s kept Alan a local newspaper. Sorting birthday, he and his mother, Lisenba house- through her old papers, the Kay, received the beautiful bound. Being ad was found and a call Ford conversion van. The confined to a made to the owner — the church was blessed to be a wheelchair, van was still available. After part of this gift as Lisenba is Lisenba was understanding the church’s such an inspiration to each unsure how he need, the owner reduced member. He is delighted could attend the price to $13,000. A that he no longer has to church. North campaign was mounted and be confined to his house Bay Church members of the North Bay and is looking forward to Because of the church members’ intervention, Sabbath School Church, in Southport, Fla., attending and participat- Alan Lisenba is no longer house-bound. members and community members ing in church, encouraging began praying raised the money within 13 patients at the hospital, and During the past six for a solution. One of their days! volunteering at the local months, transportation members recalled seeing an On November 10, 2008, rescue mission.

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Gulf States News

Conference Holds Marriage Enrichment Weekend every bit as essential for A couple married a spiritual health as for physi- little more than two years cal health. said that the weekend put Sherilyn Samaan played them in a position to learn the piano and the harp, from the experiences of which brought vital, refresh- older couples. Their coming ing moments with music helped them to realize some that exerted a soothing, things they need to work healing power. on in their marriage. “Many At the end of the en- more people need to attend richment sessions, several these sessions rather than participants commented wait until a crisis develops on what they found to be in their marriage,” several Gulf States couples assembled for a group photo during the Con- particularly valuable: “No others added. ference’s second annual Marriage Enrichment Weekend. doubt a good marriage rela- Perhaps the most telling Twelve couples from talented wife, Sherilyn. tionship begins with a good comment came from Anita the Gulf States Conference The couples, with relationship with Jesus.” “I Pembleton, seminar direc- came together at Shocco marriages ranging from have learned new ways of tor, “Watching couples once Springs in Talladega, Ala., two-and-a-half to 41 years, using prayer to strengthen apart come together in unity October 24-26, 2008, for experienced the compelling, our marriage,” someone as the weekend progresses the Conference’s second heart-felt presentations of else added. “Dr. Samaan’s is pure joy.” annual Marriage Enrichment Samaan, detailing the power presentations,” said another, The enrichment semi- Weekend, with keynote of a strong relationship with “reminded me that our nar is a blessing that needs speaker Philip Samaan, Christ to enhance the qual- Father has a hundred ways multiplying, so another one D.Min., Southern Adventist ity of married life. Samaan of helping us in our rela- is planned for October this University religion profes- affirmed that breathing, tionships, and we know so year. sor, accompanied by his eating, and exercising are little.” —BY NATHAN MOORE

Churches Hold First Evangelistic Meetings ence evangelist, conducted in the meetings have re- the meetings with the help ported a good turnout of of Ray Elsberry, pastor. visitors and members. A week later evangelistic These meetings are the meetings began in Oxford, beginning of more than Miss., under the leader- 50 planned Conference ship of Ezequiel Osorio, evangelistic meetings this Hispanic pastor for the year in conjunction with northern Alabama and Mis- the Year of Pastoral and sissippi district. At the same Lay Evangelism. Not only time, across the Conference will the planned meetings at the Roebuck Church in be held by the pastor, but Birmingham, Ala., evange- by dedicated lay people listic meetings began with as well. The Conference’s More than 115 individuals filled the Roebuck Church pews dur- ing the opening night of Adventures in Prophecy meetings. Ric Swaningson, Wisconsin baptism goal is 1,500 indi- Conference evangelist, and viduals — a threefold in- The Tupelo, Miss., the Conference for the Mike Cruzon, Roebuck crease over previous years. Church held the first new year on January 15. pastor. —BY REBECCA GRICE evangelistic meeting in Johnny Mosquera, Confer- All the pastors involved

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

Hendersonville Church Dedicated Members and friends Richard Hallock, Confer- First Presbyterian Church in and the first services were filled the Hendersonville, ence president, congratu- Hendersonville. The build- held. Members see the Tenn., Church to celebrate lated the congregation on ing program began in the satisfaction of the mortgage the burning of the church’s its accomplishment. Jerry summer of 1986 with the as a new beginning. The mortgage on Sabbath, Janu- Rimer, pastor, delivered first phase of construction time, energy, and resources ary 17, 2009. the message, and Douglas — a chapel, The celebration began Hilliard, Conference trea- classrooms, on Friday evening, January surer, assisted in burning pastor’s office, the mortgage. kitchen, and Following a fel- restrooms. The lowship dinner, first services a program of were held in music was in- January 1987. terspersed with In 1989, a sec- testimonies re- ond phase — a s gg membering how hallway and ri c B an i V

wm God had led the additional class- church since its rooms were Donald Bethea (left) prepares to burn the beginning. completed. The mortgage as Douglas Hilliard, Jerry Rimer, Marvin Lo Marvin The church congregation and Jack Wood, head deacon and church 16, with an Agape Feast and had its beginnings in 1979 continued to safety officer, look on. Communion Service led by when a small group of grow. John van Zyl, Conference Adventists from several In July 1995, construc- previously expended to pay ministerial director. churches in the area de- tion began on the sanctuary, off the debt can now be During the worship ser- cided to plant a church in which seats 350. On May directed to further spread- vice the following morning, Hendersonville. They start- 3, 1997, a 17-year dream ing the Present Truth in the Donald Bethea gave the ed meeting first in mem- became a reality when the community. history of the church, and bers’ homes and later in the sanctuary was completed —By Marvin Lowman Running is a Family Affair When Marvin Low- mans decided to run in the in general. Good nutrition, Walt Disney World man, Conference executive 2009 Disney Marathon as proper rest, and physical markets itself as the place secretary, and his wife, a family. Since parents, exercise have paid great “Where Dreams Come Donette, began running daughter, and son live True.” The dream four years ago, they just in different cities, each came true on Janu- wanted to stay fit. They had to train separately, ary 11, when the four were partially inspired by but they tried to follow crossed the finish line their two grown children, similar training sched- together. Mom and who ran their first mara- ules. Training was Dad may never run thon in 2005 at Walt Disney done in all seasons of another marathon, but World. Their daughter, the year — heat, cold, the experience had Tamara Ritterskamp, and rain, and wind. a spiritual lesson. All son, Brian, are also triath- “God has been are in a race, and the letes. But, Mom and Dad gracious enough to tell Apostle Paul admonish- never dreamed of running us how to care for our es to “run with endur- a marathon — 26.2 miles bodies,” says Marvin Brian Lowman (left), Marvin Lowman, ance the race that is set — themselves. Lowman, “and train- Donette Lowman, and Tamara Ritterskamp before us” Hebrews Following the Walt ing for a marathon 12:1. Disney World Marathon in has made us a lot more dividends in our quality of —By Donette Lowman January 2008, the Low- conscious about our health life.”

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Kentucky-Tennessee News

Ridgetop School Throws Party or girl? Can brated Christmas in a very youngsters in three class- we fit all special way by sharing rooms. of them in the with children in the Head School principal, cars? Are the Start program at Brans- Kathy Trumper, made the snacks and ford Elementary School arrangements for the visit, crafts ready in Springfield, Tenn. The and the Home and School to go? Do you students’ families and Association assisted in the know how friends filled more than 50 project. The Head Start to get there?” backpacks with gifts and supervisor and teachers These were treats given to the excited expressed their apprecia- a few of the children. tion for making Christmas questions The students also so special for the 3- and Students from Ridgetop Adventist Elementary heard while brought refreshments and 4-year olds. School help Head Start children assemble preparing to crafts to share with the —By Helen Kelly crafts the students brought. leave. Animated The Ridgetop Elementary School in Ridgetop, Tenn., is having an Alumni Homecoming on Sabbath, April 18, 2009. A fellowship meal “Do all the backpacks Ridgetop Adventist El- will be served following the Worship Service. For more information, have enough toys? Is ementary School students please contact Linda Adams Raines at 615-384-0428. each marked for a boy and their teachers cele- Angel Kisses Given International Recognition The Generation of from all over the world a group of teenagers or a ville area. So far, nearly Youth for Christ (GYC) were presented along small church. 100 baby blankets have invited the teen Sabbath with inspirational talks by The Teen Class will been made by the class. School class from the speak- Cheryl Keplinger, Louisville First Church to ers such who works in the hos- present their Angel Kisses as Mark pital where the blankets program at the GYC’s an- Finley and are distributed, says, “The nual conference in De- Shawn mothers are surprised and cember. The conference Boonstra. grateful when they receive attracted more than 5,000 It was the blankets for their new participants from 41 coun- exciting babies.” She also has quite tries to San Jose, Calif. and inspi- a few stories about how At first, teen Sab- rational Angel Kisses changes lives bath School leaders Heidi to see and added, “The University Ruckle, David Voignier, so many of Louisville’s marketing and Cheryl Keplinger youth staff is so impressed with nyder thought it would be impos- and learn Angel Kisses, they featured sey S sey l e

sible to raise the $9,000 of their K the project in their January needed in order to partici- activities. newsletter.” pate. With encouragement Most of Teens on a side trip visited the Golden Gate The success of the Bridge: Kelsey Snyder (left), Megan Jewell, Aaron from Andrea Madding, the proj- Burchard, Josh Mattingly, Jourdan Stephens, Jes- teens’ Angel Kisses program the pastor’s wife, the class ects were sica Mattingly, and Brandon Voignier. has inspired a younger decided to make the effort created by Sabbath School division necessary. Miraculously, colleges and other larger continue its Angel Kisses at Louisville First to make the funds were raised in groups. Angel Kisses was program, which provides fleece-filled dolls to accom- less than one month. pleased to present an ef- baby blankets, love, and pany the blankets. At the conference, out- fective outreach program support for needy mothers —By Clifton Keller reach projects by groups which could be done by and children in the Louis-

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South Atlantic News

Atlanta Area Chorale Performs During Inauguration It was with unbridled At 12 noon, the group the National anticipation that the Atlanta, was invited to an Inaugu- Presbyterian Ga., chorale, New Creation, ral luncheon at the Grand Church. There traveled to Washington, Hilton honoring First Lady they partici- D.C., on Friday, January Michelle Obama, on the oc- pated in both 16, to participate in the casion of her birthday. Once the 9:15 and 11 Inauguration events of the again, the chorale began a.m. worship 44th President of the United the celebration, this time services. It States. with a celebratory rendition was a worship Their first engagement of “Daniel Saw De Stone,” experience that took place early Sabbath which was punctuated by will long be re- morning at the People’s In- what is fast becoming the membered as Atlanta’s chorale, New Creation, is captured in augural Gala Prayer Break- 21st Century anthem of they sang the a photo at the National Presbyterian Church. fast. The event featured hope, “There Is A Balm In great hymn, such speakers H. Beecher Gilead.” In attendance were “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” campaign rally in Daytona Hicks Jr. and Walter Faun- honorees such as Congress- Their final stop was at Beach, Fla., the chorale also troy, pastor. Gospel record- woman Donna Edwards, the historic Lincoln Theatre, had an opportunity to sing. ing artists Myrna Summers Gloria Steinem, and many where the chorale opened After the performance, a and Stephen Hurd per- more. for Grammy award winning U.S. Senate hopeful from formed, and to add a bit of The group did not want artist Richard Smallwood Illinois, Barack Obama, who youthful praise, the Howard to visit Washington, D.C., & Vision. They opened the was campaigning on behalf University Gospel Choir without an opportunity gala concert in stellar form, of John Kerry, spoke at the sang. New Creation opened to sing at one of the local bringing the audience to its rally. It is believed that be- the service with “Holy Is Adventist churches. To close feet with the timeless Negro cause of the chorale’s mem- Thy Name,” and used as the Sabbath, they sang at spiritual, “You Must Have orable performance during a pastoral benediction an Metropolitan Church and That True Religion,” featur- that event, the invitation was original piece written by were inspired by their youth ing spinto soprano Lianna extended to them for the Patricia Tyson of Chicago, program. Wimberly. 2009 Inaugural events. Ill., entitled, “Change We On Sunday, January 18, Years earlier, at the —BY TONY THOMPSON Can Believe In.” their appointment was at 2004 democratic presidential Children Launch Balloons for New Year With a balloon, a mes- “This is our way of ents, aunts, and uncles to short period of time.” sage, and a smile, young closing out 2008 and bring- bring children and their While adults looked to- people from Zion Temple ing in 2009,” said Arlene friends. ward the activities of 2009, Church in Greenwood, Morgan, organizer. Al- “This is not the first children at the celebrations S.C., met Wednesday, though the church peri- year we’ve done something seemed more fascinated December 31, 2008, to start odically has community specifically for New Year, by the moment at hand the New Year with a posi- activities, this is the first but it is the first year we’ve and the chance to spread a tive note to uplift spirits. year church members have had the children involved,” positive message through The church’s Adventist engaged in a New Year’s said Cheryl Simmons, simple balloons. Youth Society (AYS) met celebration, complete chaplain. “We’re looking Simmons added, to collect and release 25 with the balloons launch, to where we can have a “We’re praying the balloons colorful balloons, each with games, a meal, and prayer. moms’ night out and a re- released will be effec- a message — Jesus is our The celebration was open spite for parents, where we tive, and whoever finds only hope. Jesus loves you. to church members, as well would watch the children, the balloons will receive a Jesus is coming soon. Will as church and community have games and activities blessing and respond to the you be ready? — and the children. for a couple hours, so the invitation to accept Christ.” church address and phone A poster for the event parents can shop or what- —BY JENNIFER COLTON number inside. asked parents, grandpar- ever they need to do for a

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South Atlantic News

South Atlantic Conducts Commissioning Ceremony the two women to receive graduated from the Inter- their commission. denominational Theologi- Vanard J. Mendinghall, cal Center with a master Conference president, and of divinity and a master of William L. Winston, Confer- arts in church music. She ence executive secretary, is presently employed as a presided over the ceremo- staff chaplain at the Univer- ny. Pennie Lister-Smith, sity Hospital in Cincinnati, Ed.D., Conference vice- Ohio. president for education, Cheryl Simmons, after gave the address for the working for a number of ceremony. Smith was the years as a registered respi- first female in South Atlan- ratory therapist, received tic to be commissioned. a bachelor’s degree in After Mendinghall theology and a master’s in gave the charge, Griffeth’s clinical ministry. She has Pictured are Vanard J. Mendinghall (left), Conference president; brother, Wendell Johnson, completed the chaplain’s Ruth Mendinghall; commissionees Deadra Johnson-Griffeth and sang a musical charge, “Go residency program at Pal- Cheryl Simmons; Eula Winston; and William L. Winston, Confer- ence executive secretary. Light Your World.” metto Health Baptist and Griffeth graduated Richland Hospitals. Pres- South Atlantic conduct- January 10, 2009. from Oakwood University, ently, she is completing the ed its second Commission- Deadra Johnson-Grif- formerly Oakwood Col- requirements to become a ing Service in the chapel feth and Cheryl Simmons, lege, with a bachelor of board certified chaplain. of the Conference office in who are also employed as arts degree in religion, and —BY JAMES K. LAMB Atlanta, Ga, on Sabbath, hospital chaplains, were an associate in nursing. She DAJA Receives “School of Excellence” Check

Decatur Adventist Junior Academy (DAJA), located in Stone Mountain, Ga., is the first South Atlantic school to achieve the Adventist EDGE status. DAJA students proudly display a replica of the $18,000 check the school received as a part of the award from the South- ern Union Conference.

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Southeastern News

Sisters Preach First Sermon Alexis and Shelbe word,” said Shelbe, the That’s why it’s so Johnson do everything youngest of the two, in her important for men and together. They live in the opening remarks before the women to let their lights same house. They go to congregation. “You get two shine, Alexis and Shelbe the same school. They for the price of one!” went on to explain. were baptized together, In their sermon Alexis After the sermon, and they are both faithful and Shelbe elaborated on Shelbe described the mo- members of the Lighthouse the day’s theme and they ment as one she would Shelbe (left) and Alexis Johnson Church Sparks Adventurer examined the biblical signifi- never forget. “It was fun preached their first sermon. Club in Fort Lauderdale, cance of light from Creation and a great experience,” Fla. to the New Earth, and ex- she said. All who attended prayer; Michelle Amos, The sisters, ages 10 plained the true meaning of would agree. introduction of speaker and 7, went one step Matthew 5:14-16, which in- Other children who and benediction; Anthony further and preached their structs Christians to let their participated in the morn- Hanlan, closing song; first sermon together dur- lights shine before men. ing service included: Dania Jovian Foster, children’s ing the church’s annual “Imagine what the Dunkley, call to wor- story; Coriann Gentles, Children’s Day program. world would be like with- ship; Kindyanah Nicholas, welcome; Cheyanne Bent, “We believe preach- out light,” Alexis told the opening song; Everett church clerk; and D’nisha ing together will give you congregation. “It would be Scott, scripture reading; Gumbs, Sabbath School a double dose of God’s dark. It would be gloomy.” Twila Rhoden, intercessory superintendent. Mt. Calvary Hosts 3ABN Live Broadcast The Mt. Calvary Church leading African-American Members of the group in Tampa, Fla., recently historians and theologians, include Harold Lee, D.Min., hosted the Three Angels’ Sabbath Roots tells the story Oakwood University

Broadcast Network’s (3ABN) of faith and obedience on the Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks ey l

live broadcast of the Sabbath African continent. Leadership Institute direc- en in Africa study group seminar The broadcast aired sev- tor; Douglas Morgan, Ph.D., obert H obert

series. It is estimated that en seminars that focused on professor of history at Co- R the two-day broadcast was “The Story Less Told” — of lumbia Union College; Seth viewed by more than 500,000 the globalization of Advent- Bardu, M.A., Columbia Union Members of the Sabbath in Africa study group individuals worldwide. ism, the explosive growth of Conference treasurer; Emory The broadcast fea- African Christianity, and how Tolbert, Ph.D., professor of emeritus; Dwight Bradford, tured seminars that cen- these intersect with biblical history at Howard University; FAA programs manager, tered around retired North prophecy. Kofi Owusu Mensa, Ph.D., Technology Services Corpo- American Division president The Sabbath in Africa author, Saturday & Advent- ration; and Lois Peters, L.H.D. Charles E. Bradford’s book, study group was launched ism in Ghana; Keith Burton, president/ CEO, International Sabbath Roots: by Bradford Ph.D., author, The Blessing of Healthcare Consultants. The African Con- in 1991 with Africa; Bertram Melbourne, For 11 years, Bradford nection. the purpose Ph.D., Howard University served as president of the ey

Published in l of “investi- Divinity School professor; North American Division. 1996, Bradford’s en gating and Joan Francis, D.A., Columbia For more information book offers a documenting Union College Department of about the Sabbath in Africa obert H obert challenging and R historical and History and Political Studies study group, visit www.afri- thoughtful look Charles E. Bradford (left), contemporary chair; Ganoune Diop, Ph.D., canchristianity.org. Check the at the origins of retired North American Di- expressions Adventist World Headquar- 3ABN program schedule at Christian sabba- vision president, and Har- of Sabbath ters Global Missions Study www.3abntv.org for possible old Lee, D.Min., Oakwood tarianism. Draw- University Leadership consciousness Center director; Russell rebroadcasts. ing on compel- Institute director, dialog on the African Staples, Ph.D., Andrews Uni- —BY ROBERT HENLEY ling research by during 3ABN broadcast. continent.” versity missiology professor

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Southeastern News

Emmanuel Church Gives Commissioner Desire of Ages Every year South- invite people to our Church. ern Union and the North We must make sure we take American Division church advantage of every oppor- members invite civic lead- tunity to expose them to the ers to their churches to Gospel,” stated Richardson. thank them for their tireless Ellen White spoke of service to their communi- exposing such individuals ties. While it is customary to the Adventist message: to honor these individuals “The Gospel is to be pro- ey by giving them an award of l claimed in our cities. Men en some sort, Clarence Rich- of learning and influence

ardson, pastor of Emman- H obert are to hear the message.” R uel Church, and his team, Honored individuals in- Anne Richardson, Loraine Clarence Richardson (right), pastor, gives Willie Bright, Deland, Fla., clude Willie Bright, Deland, city commissioner, volumes one and two of the Desire of Ages. Griffith, and Thelma Percy, Fla., City Commissioner; had a desire to impact the who worked in the publish- ald Publishing Association, Joyce Cusack, Florida State lives of those visitors in a ing industry for more than and Southeastern Confer- Representative, District 27; different way. 24 years, served as publish- ence publishing director, and Cynthia Tolbert, at- Richardson decided to ing director for Northeast- knows the power that Ad- torney and professor. Each give each honored guest a ern Conference, marketing ventist literature has to win visitor received copies of plaque and a copy of the representative for Message individuals for the kingdom. the Ten Commandments. Desire of Ages. Richardson, magazine at Review & Her- “It is not enough to just —BY ROBERT HENLEY New Leadership at Mt. Sinai Junior Academy When the doors of education each year. depending on God as she

ey Mt. Sinai Junior Academy Realizing that she leads the operation of the l en in Orlando, Fla., opened is stepping into “gigantic school within the guidelines on August 11, 2008, the shoes,” Drummond is not and policies adopted by the obert H obert

R students were greeted by a daunted. She assured the Conference. new principal. teachers, “I am confident James is not new to this Toni Denise Drum- that, if we all work in one post. She served as chair mond was invited by Mt. accord with the single goal before the school moved Sinai school board and the of educating children for into the current building, ey

Southeastern Conference God’s Kingdom, He will l and therefore knows the board of education to take give us all the strength that en challenges faced by this ap- the position for the 2008- we stand in need of.” pointment. obert H obert 2009 school year. When asked to admin- R With more than 30 Drummond succeeds ister the school program Toni Drummond is a product years of leadership roles in Brenda Cowan, who was for the new school year, of Adventist education. She the Church and in the field the principal for six years. Drummond reflected on her matriculated through Miami of education, James accepts Union Academy and Oakwood Cowan has accepted the years of educational prepa- University. the challenges in stride. position of principal at Alcy ration at Oakwood Univer- The goal of Drum- Junior Academy in Mem- sity where she received a scholastic, and technologi- mond, James, and the staff phis, Tenn. B.S. in education, and an cal realm where it needs to at Mt. Sinai Junior Academy In addition to her lead- M.A. from Nova Southeast- be can only come from the is that the students receive ership at Mt. Sinai Junior ern University in adminis- Author of education, God. a true education. Academy, Cowan will be tration. Despite this prepa- Mt. Sinai Junior Acad- For more information, remembered for her cre- ration, Drummond realizes emy installed Lily James, visit www.msjacademy.org. ative adventures during the that the wisdom to lead Ph.D., as the new school —BY BETTY NUGENT Conference-wide outdoor Mt. Sinai into the spiritual, board chair. James is also

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Southern Adventist University

Southern Benefits from Sabbath Blessings “I used to be angry that every hurting soul tore at people on the Sabbath,” he Scholarship. The Southern I had to work on Sabbath,” His heart, but one man said. Fund helps keep tuition says David Brannon, an in particular caught His Now he gives his low by supplementing anesthesiologist at Gordon attention. “Rise, take up Sabbath earnings to campus funding to the Hospital in Calhoun, Ga. your bed, and walk,” Jesus people around him who areas that need it most, But one day all that told him. This man grasped are in need. Brannon while the Jeff Evans changed as he was reading hold in faith to the line finds it exciting to view Memorial Scholarship aids The Desire of Ages, chapter of hope Jesus stretched each patient he sees on incoming freshmen from 21. There, Ellen White out, and in one beautiful Sabbath as a way of God the Southern Union. recounts one Sabbath moment his life was providing in advance for “God is in control, and morning when Jesus was changed forever. His children. He is working in ways that on a mission. Jesus was Brannon began to Brannon’s giving we have no idea of,” says walking the streets of see what God wanted extends to Southern Brannon. “He is providing Jerusalem alone in prayer. him to do. “I came under Adventist University’s for the needs of the people As he drew near the pool conviction that I shouldn’t Southern Fund and the around us.” of Bethesda, the plight of profit from taking care of Jeff Evans Memorial —By Rachel Fehl Orchestra Performs at 3ABN The Southern Adventist performed for the chance on how you University Symphony to hear the orchestra play.” can obtain a Orchestra, under the The orchestra recorded copy of the direction of Laurie Redmer several pieces including recording, Minner, associate professor, “Sinfonia” and “Rejoice call Laurie recently recorded its Greatly, O Daughter of Minner at first-ever performance for Zion” from “Messiah” by 423-236-2164. Three Angels Broadcasting Georg Frideric Handel, Proceeds go Network (3ABN). “Meditation on Brother to help fund “I’ve always wanted James’s Air” by Harold the orchestra. to perform at 3ABN,” says Darke, and “Nimrod” by —By Suzanne Minner. “The recording Edward Elgar. Ocsai gives those we’ve not For more information Orchestra members practice for a performance. WSMC Hosts Holiday Read With Me WSMC, Southern CEO Jim Brexler read to of Chattanooga Mayor Ron Adventist University’s the children during the Littlefield were present for classical radio station, hosted program, which was aired the festivities. In celebration a special holiday version of live on WSMC and via of the event, Ramsey made its Read With Me program webstreaming. an official proclamation for long-term patients and Southern’s School declaring December 14, “Miracle Children” from of Journalism and 2008, “Read With Me T.C. Thompson Children’s Communication provided Day” in Chattanooga and Hospital on Monday, the television studio, Hamilton County. December 15, 2008. Miracle production crew, and live “I’m so amazed at how Children are those who streaming equipment to that many moving parts have overcome tremendous enable this event to be seen came together,” says David odds and are chosen by T.C. by more than 100 viewers Brooks, station manager for Thompson to represent the Erlanger Hospital CEO Jim Brex- over the Internet. WSMC. “The whole thing hospital for a year. ler reads to children for WSMC’s Hamilton County Mayor worked out just great.” Erlanger Hospital Read With Me holiday event. Claude Ramsey and City —By Lori Futcher

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Like Father, Like BySon Manuela Asaftei Fifty-eight-year-old Ken Another Calling Mathews, M.D., an occupational Meanwhile, Ken’s expansive medicine physician, used to label library of historical books helped de- himself an “armchair archaeologist,” velop his son’s love of history from always looking for things in history an early age. When the time came to and archaeology that confirm the choose a major, history seemed like biblical account. the right fit. This December, after walking Besides majoring in history, Tim down the aisle with a bachelor’s in had always wanted to learn Spanish. archaeology, the label “real archae- For his sophomore year, he went ologist” is a better fit for this two- to River Plate Adventist University time graduate of Southern Adventist in Argentina where he learned a University. different culture and language that His son, Tim, also walked down contributed to his education. the aisle with a bachelor’s in history “My dad definitely influenced and a minor in Spanish. my interest in history,” Tim says. “It felt pretty cool to graduate “Although he wanted me to pursue with my dad,” Tim says. “I mean, it further, he encouraged me to go in who gets to do that?” whatever direction I wanted for my Tim Matthews and his dad, Ken, both gradu- career.” Overcoming Hurdles ated from Southern Adventist University (Ken, Although a history lover, Tim Ken first met Michael Hasel, with his second degree) this winter. feels that his future calling is in the Ph.D., professor and director of dentistry field and plans to attend Southern’s Institute of Archaeol- “I watched the classes, took the Loma Linda School of Dentistry in the ogy, during an alumni weekend. They quizzes, wrote the exams, and com- fall of 2009. became friends, and Ken’s interest in pleted the papers one class, one “Tim demonstrated a breadth of archaeology soon led him to become a semester, at a time,” Ken says. “Dr. thinking early on in his time at South- member of the Institute of Archaeology Hasel did a wonderful job explaining ern — even though he was planning Advisory Board. everything for the camera as well as on being a healthcare professional,” His interest didn’t stop there. Ken the students.” says Lisa Diller, associate history realized that with his religion degree Ken plans on being an active professor. “He saw his education as so and two years of Greek, he had the archeologist and venturing out on much more than job preparation. Hav- basic requirements for an archaeology several digs to Israel within the next ing a father/son duo demonstrating the degree. One challenge was the fact few years. importance of being lifelong learners is that he lived three hours away from “God’s Word in scripture is true a real gift to the other students.” Southern’s campus. To tackle this chal- and very real to me,” says Ken, “and I Manuela Asaftei is a junior public lenge, Hasel found a way to video the rejoice to see it confirmed every time relations major at Southern Adventist classes, and download them to Ken’s something of biblical value is un- University. home. earthed in Israel.”

March 2009 • TIDINGS 35 Obituaries

ALLISON, Harvey C., 82, born Oct. 9, 1926, died Nov. ELLIOT, Gaynelle, 76, born Dec. 23, 1932 in Mobile, Anesthesia School in Madison, TN, and worked more 1, 2008 at Orange City, FL. He was a member of the AL, died Dec. 27, 2008 in Apopka, FL. She was a than 40 years as a CRNA in Decatur, AL. He was a Debary-Orange City Church in Orange City. He was member of the Forest Lake Church in Apopka. She long time member of the Decatur, AL, Church before employed by Mount Vernon Academy from 1967-1993 is survived by her hunband, Bernard; one son, Morris transferring to Center Grove, GA, Church. where he was affectionally known as Uncle Harvey. of Orlando, FL; two daughters: Cindy Sluus of Palm HENDERSON, Leaon, 83, born Dec. 23, 1925 in He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rosalie; one Bay, FL, and Teresa Majors of Altamonte Springs, Munson, FL, died Sept. 29, 2008 in Pensacola, daughter, Marlene Higgs of Collegedale, TN; two FL; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FL. He was a member of the Pensacola University brothers: Don and Dennis; two sisters: Ethel Woodin ELLIOTT, Valerie Miller, died Nov. 23, 2008 in LaJolla, Parkway Church. He was employed at the Naval and Sue Hutto; and three grandchildren. He was CA. Valerie was the wife of Bradley Elliott, daughter Air Station until he retired from civil service after preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothea, and of Gordon and Rita Miller, sister of Michael Miller, 40 years. During this period, he was enlisted in the one daughter, Sandra Montieth. granddaughter of Bob and Agnes Merchant, and Air Force and retired as a Major from the Air Force AUSTIN, Rachel Rene, 37, born March 3, 1971 in niece of Marty and Gale Miller. Reserves. He was a loving husband devoted to his Madison, TN, died Jan. 4, 2009 in Goodlettsville, TN. ENIKEEV, Gail S., 56, born Aug. 8, 1951 in Schenectady, family, friends, and church family. He spent many She was a member of the Ridgetop Church. She is NY, died June 27, 2008 in Altamonte Springs, FL. She hours as a leader with the young people and other survived by her husband, James Austin; mother and was a member of the Celebration, FL, Church for departments, and never refused to take an active part step-father, Brenda and Jim Dempsey; father, Cyrus three years. She was employed as an associate whenever he was invited to serve. He is survived by Robinett; grandmothers: Frances Baker and Lettie pastor for the Sligo Church in Takoma Park, MD, for his wife, Jackie; three children: Terri Church, Maureen Sneed; two sisters: Sherri Knight and Cassandra two years, as well as a Bible worker; and 10 years Weier, and Ricky Henderson; six grandchildren; Cassidy, as well as numerous other relatives. working for Evangelist Ron Halvorsen. She is survived great-grandchildren; four sisters: Lorraine Seigler, BIDWELL, Myrtle Irene, died Dec. 27, 2008. She by her mother, Janet Skilton of Apopka, FL; brother, Janet Evans, Linda Vickery, and Gloria Platt; and one was a member of the Madison Campus Church in Bob of Columbus, WI; and twin brother, Gary of brother, Gweenen Henderson. Madison, TN. She is survived by two children: Brent Longwood, FL. HILL, Charles “Chuck,” 39, born Feb. 3, 1969, died and Shawn Bidwell of Hermitage, TN. EYTCHESON, Wesley R., 66, born Sept. 11, 1942 Oct. 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Elias BRACKETT, Jean B., 72, born Jan. 16, 1935, died in Marion, MI, died Oct. 23, 2008 in Tampa, FL. He Hill; three children: Seth, Sarah and Madison; his Jan. 12, 2008. She was a member of the Morganton, was a member of the New Port Richey Church for mother, Bonnie Cawthorne; two sisters: Anita Childs NC, Church. 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Faye; one son, and Lynn Tyler. He was preceded in death by his BRACKETT, Wayne Tilman Sr., 59, died Aug. 2, Jeffry of Hudson, FL; one daughter, Lori Hudak of father and one sister. He was a registered nurse and 2008. He was a member of the Morganton, NC, Apopka, FL; and two sisters: Caroline Silvernail of a member of the Morganton, NC, Church. Church. Fenton, MI, and Mildred Montez, Lisle, IL. HOBBS, Linda Ruth Johns, 64, born June 1, 1944 BREYER, Joseph W., 80, born Aug. 30, 1927 in Milton, FOUST-MORRISON, Betty, 67, born Sept. 1, 1940 in in Houston County, AL, died Jan. 17, 2006 in Dothan, WI, died July 4, 2008 in Crossville, TN. He was a Charlotte, NC, died July 8, 2008. She was member of AL. She was a member of the Dothan Church. She is member of the Crossville, TN, Church. He worked as the West Broad Street Church in Savannah, GA. She survived by her husband, Jerry Hobbs; one daughter, Campus Services Director at Cedar Lake Academy was a graduate of Andrews University with a master’s Melissa Previto and her husband Toby; two sons: Dan (now GLAA) for 17 years, Pioneer Valley Academy in education. She spent the greater part of her life Johns and wife Sherree, and Tim Johns and wife Katie; (MA) for four years, and Broadview Academy (IL) working as an extraordinary teacher and principal three stepchildren: Cynthia Maholite, Rhonda Smith, for nine years. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis for more than 3,000 children in the Spartanburg, and Jason Hobbs; seven grandchildren: Bobby White, (England); two sons: Kenneth and David; one SC, school system; Dilworth Elementary School in Mathew Johns, Kaitlin Johns, Tyler Johns, Trey Johns, daughter, Cheri Lynn Woodcock; 13 grandchildren; Charlotte, NC; principal of Mizpah SDA School in and Corey and Nathan Previto. and two great-grandchildren. Gary, IN; principal of Shiloh SDA Academy in Chicago, JOHNSON, JoAnn, formerly JoAnn Chilson, 68, born IL; principal of Ramah SDA Jr. Academy in Savannah, CHAMBERS, Kelvin Joel, 51, of Soddy-Daisy, died Oct. 31, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, OH, died Nov. 25, 2008. GA; and principal of Beaufort SDA Christian School Jan. 5, 2009. He was a native of Wildwood, GA, She was a retired registered nurse in the Chattanooga, in Beaufort, SC. Her education ministry consistently and owned Chambers Forestry. He was preceded TN, area. She loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart produced 96% high school graduates; 79% college in death by his brother, Eddie Chambers; and sister, and was a dedicated Christian. She is survived by her graduates; 48% master’s candidates; and 11% Teresa Chambers. He is survived by his father, W.R. husband of 44 years and 11 months, Stan Johnson; doctoral graduates. Her motivational ways gave Chambers, Flat Rock, AL; mother and stepfather, two children: David Johnson Jr. and Lisa Ann Johnson; many young minds the vision to inspire to the highest Merita and Lawrence Wilson of Ringgold, GA; three and one sister, Bonnie McColpin. and best. Many now are doctors, lawyers, teachers, daughters: Kelcy Chambers, Savannah Chambers, JOINER, Elder James Laurence, 76, born Sept. 14, nurses, preachers, entrepreneurs, and varied other and April Chambers, all of Chattanooga, TN; brother 1932, died Oct. 5, 2008 in a local health care center. professionals. In addition to preparing students in and sister-in-law, Gary and Debi Chambers of He was a native of Knoxville, TN. He lived in the academics, she prepared them to take their “Spiritual Wildwood; sister-in-law, Bobbie Chambers of Collegedale, TN, area since his retirement in 1994, and Readiness Test,” so that they are ready for eternity. Wildwood; nieces; and nephews. was a member of the Collegedale Church. He was an She was fruitful in her work—amassing a record of COAKLEY, Carol, 76, born May 29, 1931 in Waterford, ordained minister, and had worked in the Seventh-day accomplishments for the glory of God. She worked as Adventist Church for 37½ years. He graduated from MI, died March 27, 2008 in Bel Air, MD. She was a a Bible instructor in 16 evangelistic crusades, and was member of the DeBary-Orange City, FL, Church. Southern Adventist University in 1953. A veteran of instrumental in leading more than 475 souls to Christ. the US Army, he was a White Coat at Walter Reed She is survived by her daughter, Lee, of Harve de Following her retirement from the field of education, Grace, MD. from 1954 until 1956. He authored These Were the she resided in Savannah. She is survived by one son, Courageous, editor of several Church magazines, and CORLEY, Eloise S., 94, born July 2, 1913 in Mulberry, Drew Morrison; daughter-in-law Esther; one daughter, was formerly a missionary to the Philippines. His first FL, died April 25, 2008 in Tampa, FL. She was a Jolita Washington; son-in-law Fred; three brothers: wife, Mable Mitchell Joiner, and one daughter, Sharon member of the Tampa First Church for 60 years. She James, Robert, and Michael; three sisters: Francis Harris, preceded him in death. He is survived by is survived by one daughter, Kathy Tompkins of Tampa; Foust, Linda Ponder, and Mary Howard; one sister- his wife, Beverly Sauder Joiner; daughter, Rebecca one brother, Dr. A. L. Stephens of St. Petersburg, FL; in-law, Ivery Foust; seven grandchildren: Esai, Milan, Timon, Laurel, MD; two step-daughters: Joselyn one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. RaShawn, TJ, Dontrae, Dezirea, Ariel, and Chad; Teixeira Burgoyne of Collegedale, and Dee Dee DILLAHAY, Lorraine H., 100, born June 22, 1908 in many nieces; nephews; and a host of friends. Teixeira Boyce of Ooltewah, TN; two step-sons: E. Ontario, Canada, died Oct. 27, 2008 in Springfield, HAUGEN, Glyen M., 80, born Sept. 1, 1928 in Scott Teixeira of Pittsville, MD, and L. Andrew Teixeira TN. She was a long-time member of the Ridgetop Madison, WI, died Sept. 13, 2008 in Rock Spring, GA. of Brampton, Ontario, Canada; three grandchildren: Church in Ridgetop, TN. He is survived by his wife, Ina Haugen; one daughter, James Timon, Noel Harris, and Mitchell Harris; and DOVE, Cecelyn, 91, born Nov. 13, 1916 in Kingston, Jill Monterde of Chattanooga, TN; one son, Daryl eight step-grandchildren. Jamaica, died May 2, 2008 in Winter Haven, FL. She Haugen of Bakersfield, A C ; three sisters: Marion JONES, Mary P., 88, born Sept. 10, 1919 in Arlington, was a member of the Winter Haven, FL, Church for Phillips of Navarre, FL, Kathy Mills of Hendersonville, VA, died Sept. 3, 2008 in Apopka, FL. She was a 16 years. She is survived by two daughters: Lorna NC, and Zelda Wyatt of Savannah, GA; one brother, member of the Florida Living Church in Apopka for Royal, Jamaica, West Indies; and Maxine Waite of Robert Hawkins of Germantown, TN; and four eight years. She is survived by one daughter, Janice New York. grandchildren. He was a 1957 graduate of Madison Cohen of Apopka.

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JOYNER, LaDonna King, 49, born Feb. 16, 1959 in a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Volunteer NOSWORTHY, Roberta, 95, born Dec. 20, 1912, California, died July 11, 1908 in Meridian, MS. She was Satellite Service (SAVSS) Retirement Club, and, of died Oct. 12, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, a member of the Community Church in Meridian. She course, he served on the usher board. He is survived Pauline N. Pierson of Collegedale, TN; son, John R. is survived by one son, James King. by his wife, Vivian Gardner Long; six children: Herbert Nosworthy of California; and three grandchildren: KEENAN, Helen, died Oct. 18, 2008. She was a C. Long (Linda); Sandra E. Johnson (Henry); Carla Dennis R. Pierson, Robbie Pierson Anderson, and member of the Collegedale, TN, Church. Y. Robinson; Maurice D. Long Sr., (Cookie); Pastor Lara Nosworthy. KELLY, Ellen G., 103, born in Cedar Lake MI, died David A. Long Sr. (Francine); and Harry M. Long OPRA, Thomas, 69, born Oct. 26, 1938 in Missouri, Aug. 5, 2008. She was under Hospice care at the (Kim); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; died April 22, 2008 in Detroit, MI. He was a member Health Center at Standifer Place since April 2008. other relatives; and friends. of the St. Augustine, FL, Church for five years. He She was a member of the Collegedale, TN, Church MACKEL, Dolly V., 89, born Nov. 12, 1917 in Onslow is survived by one son, Allen of Detroit; and one for 40 years, active as a deaconess, a member of County, NC, died Nov. 9, 2007 in Apopka, FL. She was daughter, Tracy of Georgia. the Adventist Retired Workers Club, and 55-Plus a member of the Florida Living Church in Apopka. PATTHEY, JoAnn, 63, born April 18, 1945 in St. Club. At the age of four, she traveled with her family She is survived by three sons: Charles Batchelor Augustine, FL, died May 6, 2008 in St. Augustine, in a covered wagon, first to Missouri, thenA rkansas, of Newport, NC, Richard Batchelor of Madison, TN, FL. She was a member of the St. Augustine, FL, and a few years later back to Michigan, where she and Jimmy Batchelor of Seattle, WA; two daughters: Church for 50 years. She is survived by her husband, later taught elementary school. In 1929, she married Pat Bullock of Apopka, FL, and Barbara Jean Engen Clyde; two daughters: Tonya Ladwig of Jackson, Richard O. Kelly. They moved frequently between of Nashville, TN; 14 grandchildren; and 31 great- MI, and Nancy Yeoman of St. Augustine, FL; one Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, and Tennessee for the grandchildren. sister, Frances Augustine of St. Augustine, FL; and next 20 years, especially during the “war years” McCALL, Robert, 57, born May 4, 1951, died Nov. 28, four grandchildren. PAYNE, Lola F., 88, born April when Richard was “drafted to defense work.” Longer 2008 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was a member of the 17, 1920, died Oct. 8, 2008 in a local health care stays in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Berrien Springs, Port Charlotte Church for 14 years. He is survived by center. A longtime resident of Chattanooga, TN, and MI, preceded their retirement near Collegedale in his wife, Caryn; and two daughters: Holly and Teisha Collegedale, TN. She was a member of Collegedale 1969. In spite of serious health problems much of McCall of Port Charlotte. Church. She was a foster parent for more than 40 her life, Ellen was an active homemaker, gardener, McCARTEN, Kimberly Ellen, 13, born Oct. 27, 1995 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, and seamstress, continuing these in her daughter’s in Somerspoint, NJ, died Aug. 6, 2008 in Atlantic City, Gerald G. Payne. She is survived by two daughters: home where she lived after Richard’s death in 1985. NJ. She was a member of the Huntsville Central Christine Payne and Carol Bodnar of Collegedale; She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Bille Church. She is survived by her mother, Loretta Largo; two sons: Charles Payne of Collegedale, and Gerald and Paul Burdick of Ooltewah, TN; two grandsons: step-father, Frank Largo; father, Chester Shingle; twin E. Payne of Carthage, TN; two grandchildren; and four Rich Burdick of Montrose, CO, and Gary Burdick of sister, Courtney McCarten; sisters: Amber Largo, great-grandchildren. Berrien Springs, MI, and their families; seven great- Heather Largo, and Charity Largo; and half-sister, PHILLIPS, James Richard Jr. 89, born May 16, 1919 grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Shelly Shingle. in Philadelphia, MS, died Feb. 24, 1908 in Mobile, KNIGHT, Evelyn, 89, born Nov. 7, 1918, died Sept. McFADDEN, Joy E., 84, born Nov. 24, 1923 in AL. He was a member of the Cody Road Church in 17, 2008 at the Cooper Basin Life Care Center in Durgan, South Africa, died Aug. 9, 2008 in Apopka, Mobile. He is survived by his wife, Helen Mae Phillips; Ducktown, TN. She was a member of the Morganton, FL. She was a member of the Florida Living Church one daughter, Mary Nell Stewart; three sons: Albon NC, Church. She was preceded in death by her in Apopka. Her denominational service included: Phillips, Allen Phillips, and James “Ricky” Phillips. husband, Burton B. Knight. She is survived by one office secretary, New York Conference 1960-1961; PYKE, Ted, died Oct. 9, 2008 in Sand Mountain, son, Tom Knight of Lakesite, TN; one daughter, accountant, Kingsway Publishing Association 1966- AL. he was a member of the Collegedale, TN, Barbara Turner of Blue Ridge, GA; four grandchildren; 1968; office secretary, Canadian Union Conference Church. and six great-grandchildren. 1968-1970; Southern Union 1970-1973; Georgia- RAGSDALE, Robert Glenn, 63, born June 18, 1945 LEONHARDT, Ervin, 81, died Sept. 4, 2007. He was Cumberland Conference 1974-1975; Upper Columbia in San Jose, CA, died Nov. 22, 2008 in Huntsville, a member of the Morganton, NC, Church. Conference 1977-1979; and accountant, La Sierra AL. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Elaine; two LIEN, Jerry D. Jr., 57, born Oct. 28, 1950 near University 1979-1981. She is survived by two sons: daughters: Susan Hess and her husband Chad, and Minneapolis, MN, died Sept. 16, 2008 in Chattanooga, Lloyd of Battle Creek, MI; and Clare of Huntersville, Karen Ragsdale; one son, David Ragsdale and his TN. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Lien NC; one brother, Roland Stickle of Kelowna, BC, wife Teasdale; one brother, James Ragsdale and of Ooltewah, TN. His mother, Claire Grimstad Lien Canada; two sisters: Ruth Pestes of Boring, OR; and his wife Dolly; three grandchildren; two nephews; preceded him in death. Jerry received a B.A. in Freda Hoover of Apopka; two grandchildren; and two and one niece. English from Walla Walla College in Walla Walla, WA, great-grandchildren. RAWLINGS, Beverly Fay (Babe), 91, born Nov. 25, and an M.A. in English Studies from Loma Linda NEECE, Lalah Marguerite, 90, born Dec. 25, 1917 1916, died Aug. 27, 2008 in Meridian, MS. She was a University in Loma Linda, CA. For many years, he in Hillsorough, NC, died June 10, 2008 in Hattiesburg, member of the Meridian Community Church. She is was associated with the Tennessee Department MS. She was a member of the Montgomery First survived by one brother, Geary (Skip) Culpepper. of Human Services in Juvenile Protection. He later Church in Montgomery, AL. She worked as an RICH, Annie Lee, 88, born May 19, 1919 in Catawba served as adjunct professor of English at Cleveland elementary school teacher for the Carolina and Gulf County, NC, died Jan. 4, 2008. She was a member State College, Southern Adventist University, and States conferences. She was preceded in death by of the Morganton, NC, Church. Chattanooga State. He also was an adjunct professor her husband, Silas Neece. She is survived by one ROBERTSON, Walt, 77, born June 4, 1931 in of humanities at the University of Tennessee at daughter, Carolyn Culpepper; one son-in-law, Burney Chattanooga, TN, died July 7, 2008 in Chickamauga, Chattanooga. He was a member of the Collegedale, Culpepper; one brother, Merwin Ray; one sister, GA. He was a deacon of the Ringgold, GA, church. He TN, Church. Ruth Payne; four grandchildren: Burney Culpepper is survived by his wife, Bettie Jo of Chickamauga; and his wife, Jennifer; Jason Culpepper and his wife, LONG, Herbert C., 85, born June 6, 1923 in mother, Alice Robertson of Franklin, TN; three sons: Kirsten; Cory Culpepper and his wife, Denise; and Montgomery, AL, died July 28, 2008. He was baptized Leon Lusk of Chickamauga, Jeremiah Strickland of Christy Culpepper; and five great-grandchildren: by Dr. Calvin B. Rock, and became a dedicated Ringgold, and Mike Warren of Chattanooga; one Bradley, Gwynavere, Gracelyn, Brielle, and Hunter member of the Miami Bethany Church. He served daughter, Melina Watts of Nashville, TN; two sisters: Culpepper. as founder and president of South Florida Ushers’ Helen Warren of Winchester, TN, and Louise Brown of Federation for many years, uniting ushers in the NORMAN, Rosabelle “Rosie” P., 87, born July 27, Fort Oglethorpe, GA; 10 grandchildren; and one great Southeastern Conference. Because of his strong 1921 in Florence, AL, died Oct. 10, 2008 in Memphis, grandchild. He was a veteran of the Korean War. belief in Christian education, he sacrificed to send TN. She was preceded in death by her loving SANDIFORD‑MARCH, Isaacar, 88, born Jan. 24, all of his children to Miami Union Academy (MUA), husband, Charles Norman; brother, T.L. Poole; and 1920 in Trinidad‑Tobago, died June 23, 2008 in Ocala, formerly Bethany Junior Academy. In May 2006, sister-in-law, Elvie Mae Poole. She is survived by FL. She was a member of the Silver Springs Shores, MUA dedicated the Herbert and Vivian Long Early four children: Rosa “Ran” Gabbard (David), Charles FL, Church for 10 years. She was a missionary Childhood Department in recognition of their lifelong “Spike” Norman (Lisa), Tina Jackson (Ray), and nurse in Guyana for four years. She is survived by service and commitment to MUA. After he and his Terri Lingenfelter (Dale); eight grandchildren; seven two sisters: Esther James‑McPherson and Mabel wife relocated to Huntsville, AL, in 1998, he transferred great-grandchildren; many nieces; and nephews. She James‑Rodriguez; brother‑in‑law, Steve Rodriguez; his membership to First Church and served as the was a faithful member of the Memphis First Church 10 nephews: David James, Keith James, Henry community services director, sang in the VIP choir, in Cordova, TN.

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James, Wayne James, Stanford James, Renford reside with her son. She is survived by four children: four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Job, Standford Job, Charles McPherson, Orville Frank M. Palmour, Candy P. McDaniel, Margaret P, She was preceded in death by her first husband in McPherson, and Inglefield Reid; four nieces: Olive Clarke, and Mark A. Palmour III; four grandchildren; 1972, Albert C. Wallstrom, and her second husband, Cole, Olga Darymple, Judith James, and Windred two great-grandchildren; one sister, Elsie Merriam; John Wells, on Feb. 15, 2008. James; and one cousin, James Rob. and one sister-in-law, Lee Trimmier. WOLFE, Robert W., 95, born Aug. 13, 1913, died SAPPINGTON, Willie (Billie) Mae, 83, born Dec. WALTERS, Debra Marcia Snell, 52, born Feb. 26, Sept. 8, 2008. He was a true patriarch at the Mills 29, 1924 in Bartow, GA, died Oct. 3, 2008. Interment 1957 in Ozark, AL, died Nov. 28, 2008 in Dothan, AL. River Church. He is survived by his loving wife of was at Green Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by She was a member of the Dothan Church. She was 73 years, Beulah E. Hollenbeck Wolfe; two sons: two daughters: Charlene McLeod and Marlene preceded in death by one son, Clay Alsammani, and Roger A. Wolfe and Larry E. Wolfe; one daughter, Sappington; and son-in-law Tim McLeod. She was a her parents, Francis and Rupert Snell. She is survived Kathleen D. Pinnick; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great- member of the Atlanta North Church in Georgia. by her husband, Harry Walters; four sons: Nickolas grandchildren. SCHMID, Margaret D. F., 91, born Aug. 2, 1916 in Walters, Ead Alsammani, Nathaniel Snell, Daniel Snell WYSONG, Wilmer, 85, died May 15, 2008. His Pittsburgh, PA, died April 19, 2008 in Apopka, FL. and his wife Malissa; one brother, Ronald Snell and wife Sara Sinclair Wysong died May 23, 2008. She was a member of the Florida Living Church in his wife Beverly; two sisters: Janie Nelson and Sandy He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva in Apopka for 13 years. Kendall and her husband Rusty; two grandchildren: 1989, and daughter Janine and her husband Keith SLADE, Sue, 94, died Nov. 3, 2008 in Chattanooga, Rachel and Jacob Snell; four nieces; five nephews; Stentzel. He is survived by his two children: Dennis TN. A native of McMinn County, TN, resident of and numerous other family members. (Carol) Wysong and Carol (Mike) Hardin. Wilmer and Etowah, TN, for 22 years, and resident of Collegedale WEIS, Theodore H., 98, born Nov. 17, 1909 in Lehigh, Sara were married Oct. 12, 1990, and had the joy of for the past 26 years. She was a volunteer at KS, died Nov. 14, 2008 in Apopka, FL. He was a spending their final years together. Samaritan Center in Ooltewah, and was the Director member of the Florida Living Church in Apopka for WYSONG, Sara Sinclair, 82, died May 23, 2008. of Admissions at Putnam Memorial Hospital in one and one half years. His denominational service Her husband Wilmer Wysong died May 15, 2008. Palatka, FL. She is survived by one daughter, Ava included: five years teaching church school in They both died at home after lengthy illnesses. Sara Peek of Collegedale; one son and daughter-in-law, Canada; dean of boys, math and Bible teacher at was preceded in death by her first husbandA llen in Gary and Charlene Sunderland of Pensacola, FL; five Enterprise Academy plus pastoral work in Abilene 1989. She is survived by one sister, Edna Sinclair; grandchildren: Charlene Ponder, Dan Peek, Leilani and Enterprise, KS in 1947; pastored four churches and her three children: Allen (Debbie) Sinclair, Steve Hagerman, Melisa Conti, and Ava Caldwell; eight in Hastings, NE, district 1950-1951; home missionary (Linda) Sinclair, and Karla Mobley. She grew up in great-grandchildren: Alan and Steven Hagerman, secretary in the Nebraska Conference 1952-1953; Five Forks, GA, and joined the Barwick, GA, Church Natali and Reina Conti, Eric and Lauren Caldwell, and home missionary, religious liberty, and Sabbath when she was a child. Hannah and Timothy Peek; one brother and sister- School secretary for East Pennsylvania Conference in-law: Jack and Jean McDaniel of Etowah; three and then Pennsylvania Conference 1954-1968; and half-sisters: Jo Franklin, Wanda Arrington and Darlene Sabbath School secretary, lay activities, religious Randolph; several nieces; and nephews. She was liberty, and community services for the Alabama/ preceded in death by two sisters: Ozella Pitner and Mississippi Conference 1968-1973. He is survived Ava Robinson; and one brother, Glenn McDaniel. by his wife, Alice; two SMITH, Bobbie Jean, 69, born Sept. 10, 1938 in sons: Frank Tochterman Cooper, AL, died Dec. 29, 2007 in Pikeville, TN. of Clinton, MA, and Fred She was a member of the Pikeville Church. She Tochterman of Brigantine, is survived by her husband, Perry; two sons; and NJ; one brother, Albert Be Green three daughters. Weis of Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren; 22 great- SPERRY, Juanita Cook, 84, born Oct. 11, 1923 in Southern Tidings grandchildren; and one Shidler, OK, died Aug. 8, 2008 in Irving, TX. She was great-great grandchild. raised in Boulder, CO, graduated from Enterprise delivered by e-mail He was predeceased by Academy in Kansas, and spent many years as a one son, Clinton, and one cradle roll and Pathfinder leader in Memphis, TN. daughter Averil Maher. A member of the Arlington, TX, Church, she was laid to rest in Colleyville, TX. She is survived by one WEISBERG, Ruth A., 88, daughter; two sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews. born Aug. 18, 1919 in Dracut, She was preceded in death by her son. MA, died Aug. 6, 2008 in Dunnellon, FL. She was a TEAGUE, Charles Eugene, 78, born May 8, 1930 member of the Dunnellon in Chattanooga, TN, died May 27, 2008. He was Company for two years. a member of the Chattanooga First and then the She is survived by two Rossville Church since 1976. He is survived by his sons: Jim of Port Charlotte, wife, Jerry; and one son, Mike, both of Rossville, FL; and John of DeLand, GA. FL; one daughter, Martha TILLMAN, Fulton Edward, 100, died Dec. 15, 2008. Tyndal of Dunnellon; 10 He was a member of the Greeneville, TN, Church. grandchildren; and four He is survived by one son, Dr. James Tillman of great-grandchildren. 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Carolina – April 3, 4. Camp Sawyer Boy Pathfinder Precision Drill Kentucky-Tennnessee Scout Camp, Big Pine Key. Event – March 22. Lee University, Conference Association Board Lay Bible Workers’ Meeting – Details: 305-743-5268. Cleveland, TN. March 6-8. NPR. March 17. May 12. July 21. Vacation Bible School and Women’s II & Collegiate Retreat PathfinderW orkers’ Bee – Sabbath School Training/ – March 27-29. Cohutta Springs. Conference Executive March 20-22. NPR. Committee Workshops – Web: http://www. Prayer Ministries Day – March ShareHim Festival – April 8-11. floridaconference.com/childmin/ 28. Knoxville North Church. March 17. May 12. July 21. NPR. April 5. Spanish-language. Youth Festival – March 28. Eastern Kentucky Camp Adventure Fun Day – April 10-12. Carol City Spanish Church. Dalton, GA. Meeting – March 6, 7. NPR. Prestonsburg, KY. Details: rebeca.delosrios@ Lay Evangelism/Prison Outdoor Education – April 14-18. floridaconference.com, 407-644- Ministries Rally – March 28. West Tennessee Festival of NPR. 5000 x138, or 321-439-1321. Habersham, GA. Faith – March 14. Memphis, TN. Hispanic Camp Meeting – April April 12. Spanish-language. ASI – April 2-4. Dalton, GA. Soul Impact Prayer Conference 17-19. NPR. – April 10-12. Indian Creek Camp. Winter Park Spanish Church. NAD/SU Children’s Ministries Pathfinder Council – April 24-26. Details: rebeca.delosrios@ Convention – April 3-5. Cohutta Pastors-Elders Conference – NPR. floridaconference.com, 407-644- Springs. April 17-19. Indian Creek Camp. 5000 x138, or 321-439-1321. Elders’ Retreat – April 24-26. Health Rally – April 4. Literature Evangelist Spring NPR. April 18. English-language. Miami Lawrenceville, GA. Campout – April 24-26. Bailey’s Temple Church. 3:00-8:00 p.m. Point at Barren River Lake. Florida Details: [email protected], 407- Camp Meeting-English – May 644-5000 x136, or 321-303-7699. Gulf States 22-30. Highland Academy. Complete calendar online – Florida Spring Bike Tour – April Complete Calendar online Camp Meeting-Spanish – June http://www.floridaconference.com/ 12-15. Details: tracyandbeth@ http://www.gscsda.org 5, 6. Highland Academy. calendar.html gmail.com or 352-586-7621. Education Mission Trip – Feb. 26- Florida Pathfinder Events – Florida Prison Ministries March 5. Southern Adventist http://www.floridapathfinders. Programs ­– Details: fbartonsr@ Teen Invitational Back Packing – University com/ or call 407-644-5000 x127. yahoo.com, 352-728-1229, or 352- March 6-8. Spring Break – Feb. 27-March 8. Singles’ Ministries Events and 408-1844. Women’s Ministries Spring Adventist Robotics League mailing list information. Spiritual April 18. Pompano Beach Church. Retreat – March 13-15. 4H Center, study groups, fellowship dinners, Southern Challenge – March 15. April 25. University Church in Columbiana, AL. outings, and more. http://www. Symphony Orchestra Concert Orlando. Training the Trainer – asamcf.org/, djmiller4000@ – March 22. Depression Recovery Program embarqmail.com, or 386-789- PreviewSouthern – March – March 15, 16. Community 3235. Georgia-Cumberland 26-28. Church, Meridian, MS. Planned Giving Clinics and Complete calendar online— I Cantori Tour – March 27-29. Disaster Relief Training – March 20- Seminars www.gccsda.com Gym-Masters Home Show – 22. Brookhaven, MS, Church. March 28. Hernando. Lay Evangelism Rally – March 7. March 28. Maryville, TN. Bass Alumni Weekend -- March April 4. Margate Spanish. 27-29. Speaker: Jerry Gilkeson. Gym-Masters Home Show Un Nuevo dia – Reunion de Florida Adventist Book Honor classes: 64. 69, 74, 79, 84, Matinee – March 29. damas – March 13, 14. Atlanta, Center – Winter Park: 800-765- Wind Symphony Concert – GA. 89, 94, 99, 04. Golf Tournament, 6955. Miami: 305-805-9900. Friday morning. If interested, March 29, High Springs: 386-454-7956. Hispanic Women & Teen Girls’ contact Allan Kea, Allankea1@ Shop online: http://www. Retreat – March 13, 14. Atlanta, aol.com floridaconference.com/abc/ or GA. Details: [email protected] order by e-mail: FloridaABC@ GCA Academy Days – March 13, Mississippi Investiture -- April 4. floridaconference.com 14. Calhoun, GA. College Drive Church. Florida Adventist Bookmobile Adventurer Family Fun Day – Executive Committee – April 7. Schedule March 15. Cohutta Springs. Conference Office. March 28. West Palm Beach. Robotics Southern Union March 29. Midport Road in Challenge – March 15. Southern Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Adventist University. Cocoa, Titusville. (Southeastern ITBS and WrAP Testing in Sunset Conference: Port St. Lucie, Palm Schools – March 16-19. Bay.) Elementary Band Festival – Mar. 6 Mar. 13 Mar. 20 Mar. 27 apr. 3 apr. 10 Atlanta, GA 6:38 7:43 7:49 7:54 7:59 8:05 April 4. Maranatha in Miami. March 20. Bowman Hills School, Charleston, SC 6:21 7:26 7:31 7:36 7:41 7:46 April 5. Ft. Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Cleveland, TN. South Georgia Camp Meeting – Charlotte, NC 6:23 7:29 7:35 7:40 7:46 7:52 Pompano Beach, Jupiter. Collegedale, TN 6:40 7:46 7:51 7:57 8:03 8:08 March 20, 21. Norman Park, GA. Walking For Jesus Walk-a-thon huntsville, AL 5:46 6:52 6:58 7:03 7:09 7:14 – March 29. North Miami Church. Women’s I & Teen Girls’ Retreat Jackson, MS 6:02 7:07 7:12 7:17 7:22 7:27 Details: 954-261-5575 or 305-681- – March 20-22. Cohutta Springs. Louisville, KY 6:41 7:48 7:54 8:01 8:07 8:14 6431. Atlanta Adventist Academy Memphis, TN 5:59 7:05 7:11 7:17 7:22 7:28 Just Do Something Youth Alumni Weekend – March 21. Miami, FL 6:25 7:29 7:32 7:35 7:38 7:42 Conference – April 2-4. Forest Atlanta, GA. Montgomery, AL 5:46 6:51 6:56 7:01 7:06 7:11 Lake Academy, Apopka. Details: Conference-wide Gardening nashville, TN 5:46 6:52 6:58 7:04 7:10 7:16 407-644-5000 x129. Workshop – March 22. orlando, FL 6:28 7:33 7:37 7:40 7:44 7:48 Florida Keys Camp Meeting Collegedale Community Church. Wilmington, NC 6:12 7:17 7:23 7:28 7:34 7:39

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