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Oliver J. McKinney Jr. — September 15, 1939-February 24, 2011

Elder Oliver J. McKinney Jr. was a faithful leader in the Southern Union Confer- ence for 30 years. He was an alumnus of Oakwood University and Andrews Uni- versity Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. In 1957, he began his ministry as a literature evangelist in the Allegheny Conference. He also served in the South Atlantic Conference as pastor-evangelist and departmental director. I have been en- riched by his exceptional ministry, and that is the testimony of thousands who knew him and have worked with him. You didn’t have to be around Elder McKinney for very long to learn that he was a conscientious and dedicated servant of God who be- lieved that everything should be done decently and in order. Highly organized, Elder McKinney’s programs were always carefully planned to the last detail. For 25 of the 30 years of service with the Southern Union, Elder McKinney ably served as stewardship and ministerial director. For the past five years, in addition to his responsibilities as children’s ministries director, prayer ministries coordinator, and stewardship director, he was also the secretary/treasurer for the Southern Union ASI Chapter. He loved his work with ASI. Along with the ASI officers, he promoted attendance at the SU Annual ASI Spring Convention, and the meeting place had to be changed to accommodate the much larger attendance. Elder McKinney was a preacher and evangelist always watching for opportunities to invite people to make decisions for Jesus. He was precise and a believer in excellence. In typical O. J. humor he tried to help me become a sharper dresser. If we were going on the platform together or Gordon Retzer involved in presenting at a meeting, he would inspect my collar and tie and while Southern Union adjusting things would say, “Chief, we need to make everything perfect.” We’d laugh, President and the next time he’d have to adjust the tie again. I never did pass inspection! Elder McKinney loved his wife, Bonnie, who supported him throughout his min- istry, and he loved his four sons and their wives: Anthony (Helene), Brian (Mae), James Dion (Maritza), and Oliver James III. The good news is, Elder McKinney died in Jesus. Certainly when Jesus comes, He will say to Elder McKinney, loud and clear, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” That’s what we all say as we remember our friend and leader, “Well done, Elder McKinney. Rest now, and we’ll see you in the great resurrection morning.” I heard a voice out of Heaven, “Write this: Blessed are those who die in the Master from now on; how blessed to die that way!” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “and blessed rest from their hard, hard work. None of what they’ve done is wasted; God blesses them for it all in the end,” Revelation 14:13 (MSG).

2 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 SOUTHERN Contents

Volume 105, No. 4, April 2011 The Southern Tidings is the Official FEATURES Publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE 0HPRULDO'ULYH‡0DLO$GGUHVV Adventist Christian P.O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30031 4 Telephone (404) 299-1832 Fellowship www.southernunion.com Staff Editor R. STEVEN NORMAN III Editorial Assistant IRISENE DOUCE Must Great Minds Think Circulation BOBBIE MILLBURN Alike? Advertising NATHAN ZINNER Production COLLEGE PRESS 10 Layout BRIAN WIEHN Contributing Editors Berean Outreach Adventist Health System JULIE ZAIBACK Carolina RON QUICK Ministry Center CREATION Health LYNELL LAMOUNTAIN 12 Florida MARTIN BUTLER Florida Hospital College LEWIS HENDERSHOT Georgia-Cumberland TAMARA WOLCOTT FISHER Higher Calling Sings for Gulf States BECKY GRICE Hispanic MARIEL LOMBARDI “Bags of Love” Kentucky-Tennessee MARVIN LOWMAN Oakwood University MICHELE SOLOMON 14 South Atlantic JAMES LAMB South Central MICHAEL HARPE Southeastern ROBERT HENLEY A Church of Small Groups Southern Adventist University LORI FUTCHER Conference/Institution Directory 15 CAROLINA (704) 596-3200 P.O. Box 560339, Charlotte, NC 28256-0339 FLORIDA (407) 644-5000 The Transforming Reality P.O. Box 2626, Winter Park, FL 32790-2626 GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND (706) 629-7951 of Mission P.O. Box 12000, Calhoun, GA 30703-7001 GULF STATES (334) 272-7493 16 P.O. Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36117. KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE (615) 859-1391 P.O. Box 1088, Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1088 SOUTH ATLANTIC (404) 792-0535 17 Adventist Health System P.O. Box 92447, M.B., Sta., Atlanta, GA 30314 18 Southern Union SOUTH CENTRAL (615) 226-6500 P.O. Box 24936, Nashville, TN 37202 19 Oakwood University SOUTHEASTERN (352) 735-3142 S 20 Carolina P.O. Box 1016, Mt. Dora, FL 32756-0056 ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (407) 975-1400 22 Florida 111 North Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 24 Georgia-Cumberland FL 32789-3675 FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF W 26 Gulf States HEALTH SCIENCES (800) 500-7747 671 Winyah Drive., Orlando, FL 32803 28 Kentucky-Tennessee

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April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 3 Cover Feature

4 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 AdventistAdventist ChristianChristian Fellowship...Fellowship... aa DreamDream Come TrueTrue BY ALLAN R. WILLIAMSON

Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) is a dream come true. For years those of us in youth/young adult ministry have had a vision to provide ministry at our public universities and colleges by having an organization on the campus for our Seventh-day Adventist students, along with the connection to a local Adventist church.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 5 In years past we have called this from home. ACF provides a safe and ministry by several names – secular warm environment for our students. campus ministry and public college This is such an important and university ministry. Adventist ministry to our Adventist students. Christian Fellowship is now the offi- Remember, these are the leaders cial name of our organization, which of the Church today, and will take has been approved by the North their place in leadership positions in American Division (NAD). the local church as elders, deacons/ Ron Pickell is pastor for the deaconesses, youth and Pathfinder Berkley and Alameda churches in leaders, as well as Sabbath School California, as well as coordinator for leaders. It is so important that we ACF in the North American Divi- support and encourage them as a sion, serving as an assistant to James Church. We must send a message Black, youth director for the North that we value and support them in American Division. Here is a quote their higher education. from Pickell about the importance Formerly known as Terrace of ACF: House, Advent House in Knoxville, “Many years ago while I was Tennessee, was the first campus serving as director of Advent House ministry organization to actually pur- SDA Student Center at the University chase a house for its headquarters of Tennessee, Knoxville, a group on the campus of the University of of about eight of us chaplains on Nate Dubs, pastor, Greenville, Tennes- Tennessee. Last year, Advent House see, shared during a Sabbath afternoon celebrated their 30th anniversary of non-Adventist university campuses workshop. met together in Florida to see how service to students. we might support each other in the Fellowship dinners are held peri- Recently an ACF CONNECT campus ministry experience. We odically, along with special Friday weekend was held at the Advent chose the name Campus Advent to evening Vespers. Community service House. Michaela Lawrence Jeffery, define ourselves. We continued to and evangelistic meetings are impor- Advent House chaplain and ACF di- keep in touch and plan annual gath- tant to them. “Faith, fellowship, and rector for Georgia-Cumberland Con- erings. Later, the name was changed fun” is the way one ACF organiza- ference, gives the following report: to Adventist Christian Fellowship. tion describes their program. CONNECT is the annual ACF ACF finally became the official pub- The hope of ACF is to have leadership conference and connec- lic campus ministry umbrella organi- campus ministry organizations on tion point for Adventist students zation of the NAD in 2005.” as many public university/college who attend public universities and ACF organizations are found campuses as possible. colleges. The weekend’s purpose on college and university campuses Adventist Christian Fellowship is to grow students now for pres- throughout the Southern Union terri- wants to work closely with the Ad- ent and future leadership on their tory. ventist pastors in the local churches various campuses and in their lives A typical program would find to make sure the students are after school. Four years running, the students leading out in Bible study welcome and made to feel at home most recent CONNECT was held on groups and small group discussions. at their campus and church away the University of Tennessee, Knox-

6 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 ville (UTK) campus, February 25-27, puses and asking the same question? painted both sides. There were also 2011. In addition to worship services workshops on going deeper in our This year, we were blessed by and wonderful food, the week- relationships with Christ, the rela- special guests Adrienne Townsend, end included handing out notes of tionship between postmodernism chaplain in the United States Navy; encouragement, bottled water, and and Adventism, and how to grow Nate Dubs, pastor, Greenville, Ten- cookies to UTK students. “It made ACF chapters on your campus. nessee; and worship artist Chris one guy’s day — he almost cried,” This year students came from 15 Picco. Each focused our fellow- said Tyler Eller, senior mechani- schools in the Southern Union re- ship on Christ as we explored the cal engineering major from UTK. gion: Asheville-Buncombe Technical weekend’s main question, “Who/se Eller shared that not everyone was Community College and University Are We?” The question was a result receptive to the giveaways, so it of North Carolina, Asheville, North of last year’s survey on which many was really meaningful to see one Carolina; Chattanooga State and Uni- students wrote that they wanted to student react so positively. Students versity of Tennessee, Chattanooga, know more about who we are as also painted the infamous rock. The Tennessee; East Tennessee State Adventists. And what better place huge bolder sits in the middle of University, Johnson City, Tennessee; to explore our identity than with campus and can be painted at any Georgia Institute of Technology, roughly 65 other Adventists who are time by students. So we took advan- Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia State Uni- also journeying through public cam- tage of this free speech option and versity, Atlanta, Georgia; Kennesaw

Adrienne Townsend, United States Navy chaplain, led an after- Worship artist Chris Picco (at the microphone) led out in the noon workshop on going deeper in our walk with Christ. weekend’s worship through song

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 7 enjoyed bonding with her family group. Fam- ily groups were new to CONNECT this year, of- fering students a more intentional time within which to get to know each other. Justin Marino is a young adult from North Carolina. He’s not in school, but that didn’t stop him from coming with his friends. And we’re glad he did. He said, “Something I took back from the week- end was John 1:19-23. Marino is being asked, by some people sent to watch him preach, who he is. Instead of replying with his name, State University, Kennesaw, Georgia; meeting all those new people. And he tells them his mission in life. He Pellissippi State Community College then going back this year and seeing defines who he is as a son of God, and University of Tennessee, Knox- all these kids so on fire for God is and he derives who he is by what ville, Tennessee; University of Geor- great!” And it’s true; they are on fire he does for Christ. His identity is gia, Athens, Georgia; University of for God, determined to do His will. in Christ, and that is what I want West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia. During one of our afternoon work- my identity to be in also. So when Students from three Ohio schools shops, a student shared his concerns people ask who am I, I can say now also joined us: Ohio State University with how to cater a Bible study that I am a son of the Living God.” in Columbus; Ohio University in to fellow students who are deists. And this is why Adventist Chris- Athens; and Wright State University “Where should I start?” he asked. tian Fellowship exists — to help in Dayton. Out of those schools, Meanwhile, another student was students get to this truth. seven ACF groups were represented. wondering how to get the Adventist Quoting again from Ron Pick- Three of the groups’ faculty/staff students at her school to spend time ell, he says that, “Today ACF is on sponsors were also present. together — nothing seems to be close to 100 campuses across the When the weekend was all working. Each student leader wants NAD, and is in contact with approxi- over, we asked the attendees for to do what’s right for God’s glory, mately 2,000 of the estimated 50,000 some highlights. Lewis Dortch, and if nothing else, this weekend Adventist students attending non- junior atmospheric science major showed them that they’re not alone. Adventist campuses, and reaching from University of North Carolina, Venice Fisher, senior psychol- out to the 19 million of their fellow Asheville, said, “I loved it! When we ogy major from the University of students on campus. ACF groups are went last year, it was so much fun West Georgia, said she especially spreading the word of the King-

8 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 dom on college of their campus, and actually make and univer- an impact on the lives of their fel- sity campuses low students. Jesus said to ‘let our every year, and light so shine before men that they helping to lead may see our good works and glorify their friends our Father in Heaven.’ Adventist stu- to Christ and dents on public university campuses the message of are faithfully doing that every day!” the Seventh- Allan R. Williamson is Southern day Adventist Union youth/young adult/Adventist Church. There Christian Fellowship director. is nothing more CONNECT information contributed thrilling than to by Michaela Lawrence Jeffery, director watch a falter- of Adventist Christian Fellowship for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, and Married couple Edward Onyango and Martha Michieka, profes- ing freshman sors at East Tennessee State University, participated in group begin to navi- chaplain of Advent House at the Univer- discussions. gate the world sity of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Announcements Union College Homecoming – April 7-10. Sharon Church Homecoming – June 18,19. Madison College Alumni Association Alumni, friends, and former faculty are invited. Charlotte, NC. A special invitation to all former Homecoming – June 24-26. Honor classes: Honor classes: ‘41, ‘51, ‘56, ‘61, ‘71, ‘81, ‘86, ACA students, teachers, principals, pastors, ‘41, ‘46, ‘51, ‘56, ‘61, and those who attended ҊDQGҊ'HWDLOVFRQWDFWWKHDOXPQLRIÀFHDW associate pastors, interns, and former members Madison College or Madison College Academy. 402-486-2503, 3800 South 48th Street, Lincoln, WRMRLQXV5HJLVWHUE\FDOOLQJWKHFKXUFKRIÀFH Activities and meals on Friday evening, Sabbath, NE 68506 or [email protected]. at 704-364-8973. and Sunday morning at Madison Academy Campus. Jim Culpepper, secretary/Treasure, 615-415-1925. Memphis Junior Academy 100th Anniversary Association of Seventh-day Adventist – April 8-10. Details: Search Facebook for MJA Librarians 2011 Conference – June 19-23. For 100th Anniversary or call the school at 901- OLEUDULDQVDQGLQIRUPDWLRQSURIHVVLRQDOV3DFLÀF Benedict / Turtle Lake Church 100th 683-1061. Union College, Angwin, CA. Details: http:// Anniversary – July 23. Turtle Lake, ND. We spinergy.southern.edu/asdalhere/ for conference invite all past and present constituents and information or contact Lauren Matacio matacio@ their families to join us. Details:Roger Boyko, Lester Coon Adventist School / Apison andrews.edu 269-471-6062. 701-448-2884 or e-mail [email protected]. Church 50th Anniversary Homecoming – April 9. Alumni, friends, former school staff are invited. Details: [email protected] or 423-236-4214.

Oakwood University Class of 1981, 30th Reunion Alumni Weekend – April 22-24. Details: facebook: Oakwood Reunion; Email: [email protected].

La Sierra Academy Alumni Weekend – April 29, 30, and May 1. Honor classes ‘01, ‘96, ‘91, ‘86, ‘81, ‘71, ‘61, ‘51, and 50+ years. Details: LSA $OXPQL2IÀFH[OVDDOXPQL# lsak12.com.

Broadview Academy Alumni Association / Broadview Academy Alumni Weekend – April 29, 30. All alumni are encouraged to attend. Honor classes, ‘51, ‘61, ‘71, ‘81, ‘86, ’91, and ‘01. Details: Ed Gutierrez: [email protected]; or call: 630-232-9034.

Detroit Southfield Jr. Academy & Metropolitan Jr. Academy Centennial Celebration – April 30. Metropolitan Church, Plymouth, MI. Details: [email protected] or 734-420- 4044.

“Ye Olde” Cedar Lake Academy Reunion – June 9-12. For alumni and schoolmates of 1961 and earlier at Great Lakes Adventist Academy, Cedar Lake, MI. Honor classes: ‘31, ‘41, ‘51, and ‘61. Details will be forthcoming by postal service. $OVR\RXPD\FRQWDFW*/$$$OXPQL2IÀFHDW 989- 427-5181 or visit www.GLAA.net for details.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 9 Southern Union Education Feature

Must Great Minds Think Alike? BY W. EUGENE BREWER, ED.D.

Do you ever wonder… cessing describe the whole range of their lack of decisiveness, lack of the learning experience. Those who risk-taking, dependence on facts and Why Johnny talks all of the time? perceive through experience and figures, and their impersonal nature Or why Susan loves work sheets? process reflectively, we call Type or approach to things. They avoid Or why Tony can’t sit still? One learners. Those who perceive involvement. Or why Jenny is always trying some- through conceptualization and also Type Three learners are efficient, thing new? process reflectively, we call Type task oriented, independent, and Two learners. Type Three learners decisive. They accomplish a lot. You Or why you can help Michelle perceive through conceptualization need a Three on your team to get the with her homework and have a great and process actively. And the Type job done! We do, however, question time, but when you try to help Billy Four learners perceive through expe- their hastiness, impatience, bossiness, it always ends in a fight? rience and also process actively. bottom-line orientation, and critical Learning Styles answers these While all learners engage in nature. The Type Three avoids inac- questions and more. Learning capital- all types of learning, most seem to tion. izes on the strengths of four major favor one particular type. Type One Type Four learners are energetic, learning styles identified by research- learners seek personal associations, have a thought-provoking nature, ers from many fields. meaning and involvement. They are outgoing, enthusiastic, and person- Learning can be explained in good at making connections. Type able. But, we question their lack of terms of the ways people perceive Two learners think about informa- follow-through, “rah-rah” approach, and process information. tion. They seek facts, think through impulsiveness, and often times an Perceiving, or taking in new ideas and learn what the experts inability to perform as stated. Type information, occurs in a variety of think. Type Three learners like to ex- Fours avoid isolation. ways which range between experi- periment, build and create usability. Can you pick out your preferred ence and conceptualization. Expe- They are always tinkering and apply- way of learning? Can you see your rience is personal engagement. It ing ideas. Type Four learners look children’s preferred way of learn- involves sensations, emotions, and for hidden possibilities. They like ing? Might they be different? Did you physical memories: the immediate, exploring, learning by trial and error notice that the Type Two learner is the self. It is being in it. Conceptu- and self-discovery. They are good at interested in details and facts while alization is the translation of experi- creating original adaptations. the Type Four learner is looking ence in conceptual forms. It involves There is no right or wrong learn- for alternatives? There is a natural ideas, language, hierarchies, and ing style, just different. Each has antagonism between the two. Could naming systems. It is an abstract ap- strengths and each has weaknesses. it be that you and Michelle are both proach to learning. It is being apart Type One learners are coopera- Type Two learners, totally engrossed from it. tive, thoughtful, friendly, supportive, in the details, while Billy is a Type Processing, what people do with team oriented, and responsive. Coop- Four learner, your natural antagonist? the new information, occurs in a erative Learning was a God-send for We must first understand our- variety of ways which range between them. However, we do question their selves, and then understand our reflection and action. Reflection is soft-hearted nature, slowness to act, children. Then we, the parents, can transforming knowledge by structur- dependence on details, and lack of make adjustments to secure harmony ing, ordering, intellectualizing. Action initiative. They avoid conflict. and be a benefit to each other. is applying ideas to the external Type Two learners are logical, W. Eugene Brewer, Ed.D., is Southern world: testing, doing, manipulating. accurate, dependable, and are con- Union education development specialist. Together, perceiving and pro- servative in nature. But, we question

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BEREAN OUTREACH MINISTRY CENTER BY LOIS PITTS

Aerial shot of people marching from the current Atlanta-Berean Church (top right) to the re-acquired church (bottom left) for the grand opening of BOMC

Excitement, enthusiasm, and taking place, Carl- and ministry of exhilaration were all words that best ton Byrd, D.Min., the Seventh-day describe the feelings of the members Atlanta-Berean Adventist Church of Atlanta-Berean Church on Sabbath senior pastor, in worship, out- afternoon, January 29, 2011! It was rode overhead reach, and educa- on this date that the grand opening in a helicopter to tion in an urban celebration took place for the new capture photo- area. Berean Outreach Ministry Center graphs of this The Berean (BOMC), located at 312 Hamilton E. historic moment Outreach Minis- Holmes Drive, Atlanta, Georgia. This of all in atten- try Center serves facility formerly served as the church dance. Before the the metropolitan home for Atlanta-Berean Church, but crowd assembled Michael Cartwright (left) and David Atlanta popula- was sold after the church moved to for the ribbon Smith distributed free healthy samples tion with ministry from the juice bar. its current location directly across cutting, individu- opportunities the street at 291 Hamilton E. Holmes als were strategi- including free Drive. In September 2010, this build- cally situated on the four corners of clothing and food distribution on ing was re-acquired by Atlanta-Bere- the Hamilton E. Holmes Drive and Wednesdays, as more than 1,000 an Church with the intent to provide Joseph Boone Boulevard intersec- community residents are serviced. daily outreach ministry initiatives tion. The significance of this was There are daily operations for a veg- for community residents and church paramount as now the Seventh-day etarian sandwich shop, barber shop, members alike. Adventist Church occupies all four beauty salon, youth activity center, For the grand-opening celebra- corners of this intersection with the juice bar, health/fitness center, and tion, the South Atlantic Conference Atlanta-Berean Church, Berean Chris- massage therapy center. BOMC officials, Atlanta-Berean pastoral staff, tian Junior Academy/Greater Atlanta promotes the “church in action,” Atlanta-Berean members, and com- Adventist Academy, Berean Outreach as members serve on a daily basis, munity residents marched from the Ministry Center, and the South Atlan- and provide a reciprocated, spiri- steps of Atlanta-Berean Church to the tic Conference Office — all situated tual blessing both to the members steps of Berean Outreach Ministry on one corner respectively. This and the individuals who receive the Center for the ribbon-cutting cer- collective presence greatly height- services. emony. While the processional was ens the awareness of the mission

12 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 Particpating in the litany are Carlton Byrd, D.Min. (left), Atlanta-Berean senior pastor; Ralph Franklin, former Atlanta- Berean pastor; Ralph Peay, former Conference president; Vanard Mending- hall, current Conference president; Robert Woodfork, former Conference president; Ralph Hairston, former Conference president; and William Winston, current Conference executive secretary.

John Boston (left), Atlanta-Berean associate pastor; Carlton Byrd, D.Min., Atlanta-Ber- ean senior pastor; Vanard Mendinghall, Conference president; and William Winston, Conference executive secretary, cut the ceremonial ribbon as Ralph Hairston, former Conference president looks on.

Church members, as well as the commu- The center will not only serve the commu- nity, can join the fitness club, complete nity with free food and clothes, but also with exercise equipment and space for houses a hair salon, barber shop, and exercise classes. massage therapy area.

Attending the celebration was Harold L. Cleveland Jr., with his mother, Betty Cleveland, wife of the late Harold L. Cleveland Sr., who was the pastor re- sponsible for the construction of the old Atlanta-Berean Church.

After the ribbon cutting, attendees par- ticipated in the reading of a dedication More than 2,000 people attended the ground-breaking ceremony and participated in litany. the march.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 13 Georgia-Cumberland Feature Higher Calling Sings for “Bags of Love” BY BRAD MENDEZ

In the fall of 2010, Phil ated CD, “While We Wait,” was White, pastor of the Calhoun inspired by a biblical passage Church in Georgia, asked for found in Isaiah, chapter 25. volunteers to participate in a The group shares, “As unique evangelistic outreach Christians, we are looking for mission. White described the second coming of our Lord them as “kingdom assign- and Savior Jesus Christ. But, we ments,” where individuals are not only to believe that the were invited to share Jesus in end of all things is at hand. We their community. are to be filled with the spirit “The idea is to give a of Christ’s advent, that when member $100, and challenge the Lord comes, He may find them to use it as seed money us ready to meet Him, whether to engage in activities that will The musical group Higher Calling from Calhoun Church we are working in the field, or in Georgia: Cheryl Jones (left), Sandi Bakland, Andy grow the kingdom of God,” Nall, Steve Dydra, and Jonathan Wurl. building a house, or preaching said White. the Word; ready to say, “Lo, this In response, Jonathan from a woman in Kentucky. is our God; we have waited for Wurl felt moved to step down from Dydra said of creating the CD, Him, and He will save us ...” the congregation and receive the “Positive feedback from church mem- Sabbath, February 12, was a $100 bill. bers really kept us going, especially remarkable day for Higher Call- About a week later, Wurl intro- during times of transition .... God has ing. They presented to the Calhoun duced the idea of the kingdom as- always brought new and talented ad- Church a report of their kingdom sisgnment to his band, Higher Calling. ditions to the band.” assignment, including many pictures Wurl plays the acoustic guitar and Wurl describes Higher Calling showing how the seed of $100 has mandolin. music: “We cover a fairly wide range grown into showers of blessings for Steve Dydra, Higher Calling band of styles that includes bluegrass, foster children. leader, said the six-year-old group contemporary acoustic music, hymns, The group projects that their $100 made a decision to produce a musi- and even praise songs. The songs are kingdom assignment will grow to cal CD with the net proceeds going all originally arranged around acoustic provide needs for up to 1,000 children toward the “Bags of Love Ministry.” instruments — banjo, in the local commu- Bags of Love originally started guitar, mandolin, bass, nity. The recent CD under the umbrella of women’s min- fiddle, and even some release has a double istries at Calhoun Church. It provides dobro. You might blessing; it not only a local Children Services Agency with be tempted to call meets needs for foster duffle bags for distribution to every us a bluegrass band, children, but their new foster child. Each bag is filled and you wouldn’t be music brings blessings with a homemade quilt or fleece blan- too far off base, but that inspire a richer ket, a stuffed animal, personal care we certainly go well blessing with Jesus. items, and toys tailored to the age/ beyond what most gender of the child. Sandi Bakland, people think of as project leader of Bags of Love and the typical bluegrass “While We Wait” is the title of lead singer of Higher Calling, original- sound.” the new CD produced by Higher ly received the idea for bags of love The newly cre- Calling.

14 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 Gulf States Feature

A Church of Small Groups

BY RREBECCAEBECCAA GRICEGRICE More than 200 people crowded afternoon. With a regular attendance group meetings. At the end of the into a rented church auditorium for of 135, the people are eagerly antici- cycle they would invite everyone to a special gospel concert by Felipe pating being in a church building of church for a Big Day. During this Garibo on a Sabbath afternoon in their own. time, the recipients would receive late January. Some were members of Just one year earlier the 22 their graduation certificates and a re- the Montgomery, Alabama, Hispanic members were struggling. The small ception would be planned, followed congregation, but many were invited group met in an extra room off the by a week-long evangelistic series by one of their Adventist neighbors, gym of Montgomery First Church. beginning that evening. The goal co-workers, or relatives. The 55 Sometimes, maybe 35 people, includ- was to have 21 in each group. Each members of the congregation had ing children and visitors, attended. group would include the leader and been praying and working all week, for this was not only a concert — it was a special time set aside to collect money toward building a church where they could worship. Not only did the members invite people to the concert, they also gave commitment cards and asked for donations for their new church building project. On Big Day, the small group leaders show what their group has been studying. They prayed during the concert, the pastor prayed, and Felipe Garibo Then, instead of dwelling on those in the church, those who had prayed. God’s Spirit was evident as their problems, the small group was visited the church, and those that people came forward during the challenged, with God’s help, to have were outside the church. intermission with their offerings. One a bigger vision. Garcia, their new They began with six small woman signed her pay check over pastor, encouraged them to become groups. Eighty people attended the to Nilton Garcia, pastor and His- a church of small groups. “Not a first Big Day, and seven people panic coordinator for the Conference. church with a small group ministry, were baptized during the evange- With tears streaming down her face, but a church where all ministries lism week. The number of groups she said, “I give this back to God.” were done through small groups. grew. At the end of the second cycle, By the end of the day, there was The curriculum for each group would 135 attended the Big Day, and 12 $55,000 in the building fund — al- be based on needs and could include were baptized. Finally, 186 people most $30,000 had been collected that such things as family life, youth, attended the third Big Day, and 17 children, or evangelism, as long were baptized, making a total of 36 as the church board and the pas- baptized. tor approved. Each course would This year, the small group pro- be different, but the focus for all gram has been presented in all of the groups during that cycle would be Hispanic churches in the Conference, the same,” explained Garcia. “With and the congregations have been a church of small groups, everyone encouraged to become involved. In in the church would be working,” concurrence with the General Con- he added. ference program to “Reach Up, Reach A timeframe for the groups Out, and Reach Across,” each cycle to begin and to finish was estab- of small group meetings will focus in This young couple, baptized by Nilton Garcia lished — usually between eight one of these areas during the year. (right), pastor and Hispanic coordinator for to 12 weeks. The church year was Gulf States, are two of the 36 who were con- divided into three cycles of small verted and became members last year.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 15 Adventist Health System Feature

The Transforming Reality of Mission: Adventist Health System Hosts 21st Annual Conference on Mission BY JULIE ZAIBACK Mission is central to Adventist The Chris- Vespers Health System. It drives caregivers to tian Service program. make an impact in the lives of those Award — Stories dem- they serve, and provides the privilege highlighting onstrating the to be a positive influence on commu- individuals impact and nities. Adventist Health System’s 21st who provide influence that annual Conference on Mission fittingly an outstand- different in- focused on that very topic: “Impact ing Christian dividuals and and Influence: The Transforming Real- example programs ity of Mission.” On February 25-27, through across Ad- 2011 in Lake Mary, Florida, more than compassion- ventist Health 250 delegates from Adventist Health ate service to System are System facilities, Seventh-day Adven- others — was During the Friday night program hosted by Des having on tist union conferences, and churches awarded to Cummings (left), executive vice president at Florida the lives of Hospital, Gordon Retzer, Southern Union Conference came together to collaborate and Charlette president, and his wife, Cheryl, presented a Bible to others. A communicate on this pressing theme. Holecek from Lily Elmore as she prepares to attend Southern Ad- powerful The conference began with the Florida Hospi- ventist University. Her mother, Afsoon Elmore, M.D. musical per- Opening Session and Banquet on tal Heartland (center), was featured in the evening program. formance by Thursday evening. The Benjamin F. Medical Cen- Jacyln Pruehs Reaves Keynote Address was given by ter, and Stephen Vancura, M.D., from complemented the evening program. James Londis, Ph.D., from Kettering Metroplex Adventist Hospital. The Sabbath worship began with an College of Medical Arts. He spoke of Community Service Award — recog- engaging lesson by Ted Hamilton, the responsibility that every individual nizing individuals who have made a M.D., focusing on how God can trans- in health care possesses to demon- significant impact on the community form our lives. A captivating perfor- strate Christ’s love in their one-on-one they serve — was presented to Dick mance by Nabih Saliba, playing King interactions. The evening’s awards Batchelor associated with Florida Hos- Nebuchadnezzar, illustrated the Sab- ceremony highlighted and honored pital Orlando, and Anne Herman from bath School lesson. Roscoe Howard individuals for services and efforts Adventist Midwest Health. closed the conference with a riveting that live out the mission of Adventist The Friday Working Session Sabbath sermon titled, “The Influence Health System — to extend the heal- focused on the transforming reality of of Integrity.” Attendees left this year’s ing ministry of Christ. mission throughout Adventist Health Conference on Mission moved and Adventist Health System’s Crystal System facilities. The recent acquisi- inspired to allow God to use them to Angel Award — acknowledging in- tion of five hospitals in the Tampa impact the lives of others in the com- dividuals for the advancement of the Bay area provided a unique case munities we serve. Adventist health care mission — was study of the role of mission when Julie Zaiback is corporate commu- presented to Ken Bradley from Winter joining non-faith-based organizations. nications specialist at Adventist Health Park Memorial Hospital, and Dave The theme of mission impact and System, Winter Park, Florida. Crane from Adventist Midwest Health. influence carried into the evening

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Art in Therapy Arrives at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Comprehensive Cancer Center Modern medical prac- cuses on not only treat- cal treatment, but we titioners agree and believe ing the body, but also were also very delib- that recovery from a large the mind and spirit. erate in providing a variety of ills, both physical These scenes will calming environment and mental, can be aided complement the pieces for patients to receive and accelerated using the already on display treatment for their therapeutic powers of art. through Florida Hospi- emotional and spiri- In addition to the usual tal Memorial’s partner- tual needs as well,” complement of surgeons, ship with and sponsor- said Paul Hoover, The new artwork helps create a healing oncologists, and other ship of the Museum of environment and fosters a holistic approach vice president and cancer specialists, two well- Arts & Sciences. to care. administrator of the known local artists, Dan- Studies have Florida Hospital Me- iel Ambrose and Barbara shown that cancer dition, art therapy can help morial Medical Cen- Perrotti, have each been patients exposed to nature cancer patients cope with ter Comprehensive Cancer commissioned to create scenes through either a their emotions, according Center. “We worked closely large, pastoral scenes for window view or artistic to the American Cancer with the artists to bring the the Comprehensive Cancer representation had less Society. beauty of God’s creation Center at Florida Hospital anxiety, requested less “Our Comprehensive into the center to be a con- Memorial Medical, Daytona pain medication, and had Cancer Center was de- stant reminder of His work Beach, Fla., reflecting the a quicker post-operative signed to provide holistic in the world around us and hospital’s holistic approach recovery time than those care to our cancer patients in each of our lives.” to cancer treatment that fo- without such views. In ad- to provide top-rated medi- —BY STEPHANIE MEYERS Park Ridge Health Raises Thousands for Community records with cholesterol, blood glucose, 1,000 runners to help us a 63 percent vision, bone density, and celebrate. There will be increase in prostate cancer screenings. new additions including registrations. Approximately 25 percent pre-race festivities at the Nearly 600 of the 56,700 screenings start with lots of fun for runners from performed in the past five families, all surrounded by across the years have identified indi- our beautiful western North region and viduals at serious risk for Carolina scenery.” Nearly 600 runners came together for the an- —BY JENNIFER PEREZ nual run. neighbor- developing heart disease, ing states stroke, prostate cancer, Park Ridge Health, took part osteoporosis, or diabetes. Hendersonville, N.C., held in the annual event, which “FrostBite has been an the 19th Annual FrostBite is held on the surrounding exciting tradition for run- 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Park Ridge Health campus. ners of all ages and skill Run on February 20, 2011. Each year, the W.O.W. levels,” says Jason Wells, The event helped raise program offers free and vice president of the Park $24,000 for Park Ridge at-cost health screenings Ridge Experience. “We’re Health’s Wellness on and education to more than already planning for next FrostBite helped raise money for Wheels (W.O.W.) program. 10,000 community mem- year’s 20th Annual Frost- the Wellness on Wheels program, providing health screenings and This year’s FrostBite bers, including women’s Bite on February 19, 2012, education to more than 10,000 broke all previous event heart health assessments, and hope to welcome community members.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 17 Southern Union News

Making Sense of the Creation-Evolution Debate Is It Important for Christians? Timothy G. complex solutions My prayer is that series, Prophecies Standish, Ph.D., a to this particular we have the privi- Decoded: Can the respected re- conundrum, but lege of serving as Past Reveal Your search scientist the Bible is not God’s instruments Future? The series in the field of ambiguous.” in achieving this begins September genetics, and Ron Opening goal.” 30 and continues E. M. Clouzet, night, May 4, live The Greatest through October D.Min., a practi- from the Campus Show on Earth: 29. He invites ev- cal theologian Church, Nashville, Making Sense of ery congregation and seminary Ron E. M. Clouzet, Tenn., Standish the Creation-Evo- Timothy Standish, in North America D.Min, professor, Ph.D., George professor, will Andrews Univer- and Clouzet will lution Debate has Mason University, to host the May host a creation- sity Theological explore the topic, been designed research scientist, creation seminar evolution seminar Seminary, Berrien The Way We as an opportu- Geoscience Research in their communi- to be broadcast Springs, Mich.; Were: A Look nity to serve the Institute, Loma ties via satellite. on the Hope director, North at Deep Time. community in Linda, Calif. Standish American Divi- Channel, May sion Evangelism During the next a relevant way, noted, “People 4-8, 2011. The Institute. four nights, they and an opportunity to get are interested in creation five-evening will discuss the acquainted with residents for a reason. Not only is it sessions beginning at 7:30 life of creatures, genet- in the community with at the core of our beliefs p.m., EST, will cover topics ics, radiometric dating, whom we live and work. and a major factor in decid- that many find troubling as the age of the Earth, and The co-hosts, experts in ing how we will live our they read news articles and the flood and fossils. The their respective fields, will lives, but it is also intrinsi- hear brief reports of recent final presentation on May present evidence not to be cally amazing and fun. We research that often raise 8 will pull together the missed. The seminar will will have some spectacular questions in the creation conclusions from the vari- be science-based, biblically fossils, reveal incredible versus evolution debate. ous areas of the debate to sound, and professionally things about how our According to Standish, strengthen personal faith informative. bodies work, and examine it is important for Christians in an omnipotent God and Standish has pursued profound questions that to understand the debate His creative powers. research in molecular people have struggled with since it ultimately centers When asked what biology. He is currently since the time of Moses, around whom we wor- he hopes the seminar a research scientist at and before. ship and how we worship. will accomplish, Standish the Geoscience Research Clouzet encourages Revelation 14:7 tells us to responded, “My hope is Institute operated by the pastors to view this semi- “Worship Him who made that we can clearly show Seventh-day Adventist nar, and an archaeology the heavens, the Earth, the beauty of the biblical Church in Loma Linda, seminar to be broadcast in the sea, and the springs of perspective and the reason- Calif. The Institute seeks to early September, as timely water.” “The Bible is very ableness of the hope the understand more about the and relevant preparatory clear,” says Standish. “Na- Scriptures give. My prayer origins of life and the Earth events for the evangelistic ture did not create itself.” is that the clear choice from a biblical perspective. series, Prophecies Decod- Clouzet added, “Cre- between truth, when it Clouzet, professor of ed. A visit to http://Host. ation stands at the core comes to the Creator God Christian ministry and pas- PropheciesDecoded.com of Christian theology. If and alternative ideas, can toral theology at the Sev- will answer most questions death existed before sin, be made clear in the minds enth-day Adventist Theo- about the Division outreach as it must have if theis- of those who participate. logical Seminary in Berrien initiative for 2011. Church- tic evolution is true, then The Bible offers something Springs, Mich., and director es may register to host the Jesus’ death on the cross so beautiful, so dazzlingly of the North American Di- NET event and become and victory over sin are not attractive, yet ultimately it vision Evangelism Institute, prayer warriors by signing logically tied to our salva- is up to the Holy Spirit to is also the speaker for the up at the same web site. tion. People struggle to find convict and change hearts. upcoming full message —BY BERNADINE DELAFIELD

18 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 Oakwood University

Oakwood Hosts Conversations on Public Education Issues

Oakwood University nity to contribute to public all over the world in the is significant because it sup- led the way among north school initiatives, while Huntsville/Madison area. I ports the top three priorities Alabama colleges and uni- keeping a finger on the believe that data collected that Madison communities versities in hosting the first pulse of those issues that from the Hispanic popula- have identified as areas that Speak Up Alabama conver- so often impact the private tion, as a whole, would need the focused attention sation in its home county of sector and shape the per- be a great addition to this of lawmakers and commu- Madison. Speak Up Ala- formance of future students study/data call. The Hispan- nity members. Those three bama is a special program coming onto Seventh-day ic community is interested areas are to enhance the designed to engage local Adventist campuses. While in sharing concerns, ideas, quality and growth of the communities, and create a Oakwood continues to and solutions to contribute local school, provide the platform where all inter- promote the mission of to the efforts of providing infrastructure for sustaining ested citizens can voice Christian education, it is all students — including growth, and meet current their concerns and pro- wise to recognize that our Hispanics — the opportuni- and future workforce re- vide suggestions regarding Adventist schools do not ty for an equal education.” quirements. current education issues. exist in a vacuum, and what The Speak Up commu- The current economic With budgetary cut-backs happens in the public sector nity engagement initiative is situation has created urgent plaguing the public school sometimes produces ripple a strategic process designed needs in schools, both pub- systems across the nation, effects on our own schools to ensure high levels of aca- lic and private, and tough local community leaders and students. demic achievement for all financial times for schools are scrambling for viable Oakwood’s conversa- students in the three public are predicted to continue solutions to an even tighter tion was well-attended school systems in Madison for the next several years. bottom line. by community, faculty, County, where Oakwood Speak Up Alabama ex- The event, which was and staff members, and has been a neighbor since tended an invitation to all organized by Oakwood’s the guest list included the 1896. It is anticipated that members of the higher- director of development, names of several local col- this process will engage education community Cheri Wilson, took place lege and university admin- more than 3,000 people interested in education and on February 28, 2011, at istrators. Facilitators posed across the community in community engagement the Moseley Complex on thought-provoking ques- future conversations about to either attend or host a Oakwood’s campus. These tions about numerous issues education. Content from conversation. Debbie Beau- conversations are part of at the forefront of most edu- such community meetings, pre, executive director for a community engagement cators’ and policy makers’ hosted by local higher edu- The Schools Foundations, initiative of The Schools minds. Each response was cation institutions, will be said the project was sched- Foundation, a non-profit carefully recorded on easel used to develop a collabor- uled to run from February organization, in support of pad pages that eventually ative, jointly-owned strategic throughout the month of public education. To host lined the chapel’s perimeter plan for each school district March, and that she was a conversation, an organi- walls for the audience’s that will serve as a guide for quite impressed with the zation just need to invite review. local K-12 schools. participation she witnessed 15-30 friends or co-workers Esther Veras, president The program has the on the Oakwood University to their workplace, home, of the Alabama Hispanic As- potential to impact more campus. church, or neighborhood sociation and an alumna of than 50,000 children, and —BY MICHELE SOLOMON community room. Speak Up Oakwood, was in atten- drive excellence in leader- leaders take care of provid- dance at this first conversa- ship and student achieve- ing any necessary materials tion, and was inspired to ment. These conversations and scheduling facilitators host a second for north will also help to align to conduct the conversation. Alabama’s Hispanic commu- needed resources, provide So why get involved, as nity at the same Oakwood public accountability for a private Adventist univer- venue. She stated, “There academics and finances, sity? Oakwood views this is currently a high concen- and ensure equitable educa- program as an opportu- tration of Hispanics from tion measures for all. This

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 19 Carolina News

Albemarle Celebrates 100th Anniversary school were built. The congregation flourished at this location until March of 1979 when Kate Mor- ton donated the parcel of land on Hobe Road, the present church site. Prior to this, the church had raised more than $17,000 to purchase land in east Albemarle with the intent of building a new church. Albemarle members used the money from the sale PHOTOS BY KEN FORD BY PHOTOS of this land to build their John Earnhardt (left), Tim Sheridan, Wally Welch, Jerry Mobley, Rick Russell, Jim Davidson, Gary new church. The church Moyer, Scott Young, Carlos Molina, Glenn Holland, Harry Robinson, Jeff Villegas was dedicated debt-free A chilly, winter day Conference president, attended an evangelistic in March of 1979. In 2006, didn’t keep the crowd of and Gary Moyer, Confer- meeting years ago in the the Family Life Center was nearly 200 people from ence secretary, along with area, and when Buddy filling the sanctuary to Rick Russell, Conference Brass encouraged overflowing at the 100th treasurer, each had their him to become an Year Celebration for the special welcome. David- evangelist. Albemarle Church on son’s greetings included After a well- February 12. The mem- a flashback to 1911 when attended potluck bers of the church had William H. Taft was presi- with all the trim- put in numerous hours in dent, the Chevrolet Motor mings, 180-some- preparation for this time of company appeared on the thing people reflection. scene, and the first trans- stood by to hear A committee of eight continental flight occurred. the afternoon pro- members met for a whole In fact, there were only gram. Each pastor year making plans for this 104,000 Adventists world- shared his experi- completed and dedicated event. The church under- wide in 1911, compared to ence leading Albemarle. debt-free two years later. went a cosmetic transfor- 16 million today. Ted Burris recounted It has served the members mation with noticeable John Earnhardt, pas- the history of the church, and community well for changes throughout the tor of Upward Church, from a house in Norwood various activities. What a sanctuary and the recently- Flatrock, N.C., delivered a during the horse and tribute to the work and added Family Life Center. resounding message to the buggy days, to the Steeds dedication of God’s people The day commenced gathered Albemarle mem- home in Albemarle. At that and God’s protection and with Sabbath School by bers and guests. When time there were 16 charter care. It is true that God former interim pastor Har- Earnhardt came forward, members under the care will honor faithfulness. No ry Robinson. Jim Davidson he made a point to recog- of R. T. Nash. Two years doubt, He has sustained nize the pastors, their later, a new building was His Church through the wives, and teachers erected on Long Street and ups and downs of the past who had contributed took the name of Rocky 100 years, and Albemarle so much to the stabil- Ridge Seventh-day Adven- Church is a testimony to ity of the church. His tist Church. His faithfulness. trip down memory In 1921, Oswald C. lane included his own Bowers donated land on —BY DEBBIE RAPP conviction when he West Oakwood Avenue, and his wife, Crystal, where a new church and

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The “Real Diehl” at Raleigh Church Fletcher mus, and a Double Green Smoothie. Honors A special Reaching In Centenarians and Reaching Out lun- cheon before Sunday’s afternoon lectures pro- This vided a forum for health January, directors and other church Fletcher, leaders to share innova- N.C., tive ways to use our health Church message in outreach. Diehl was also gave useful sugges- privileged to honor two tions for health evange- members as centenar-

PHOTOS BY KEN FORD BY PHOTOS lism, and ians. Anita Kohler was stressed how 100 on January 7, and health re- has been a member of form within Fletcher for 32 years. Hundreds of visitors a very Adventist Kohler, being Danish, from the community and dynamic churches will married her husband from Adventist churches and highly save many Hans inDenmark, but as far away as Georgia motiva- from physi- left for London just came to see and hear Hans tional cal, mental, two days before World Diehl, Ph.D., the father of health and moral War II was declared. CHIP (Coronary Health lecturer, degeneracy. She was a teacher, Improvement Project), explained in five lectures The event culminated then a secretary at the during “Life at Its Best: A how it is never too late to with a CHIP information DC seminary and the Weekend to Take Charge take charge of your health session, after which the General Conference, through simple lifestyle Spirit of God led ap- where her late husband changes. proximately 50 individu- worked as a treasurer. Other highlights of als, many of whom are Florence the event included special not church members, to Ready turned music on Sabbath by the participate in the February 101 on Janu- Mount Pisgah Academy CHIP program. ary 17. Her choir, Meno San Cielo, DVD’s of the two-day life’s work followed by a delicious, event can be ordered by was with the organic haystack lunch visiting the Raleigh Health Federal Government, and healthy refreshments, Ministries website at www. serving mostly in ad- courtesy of Whole Foods raleighadventist.org/health. ministrative capacities. Market of Cary, N.C. On —BY ANTOINETTE WARE She attributes her long the second day of the MARTIN life to lifestyle changes event, Whole she made when young- Foods Market er. When she and her demonstrated late husband became of Your Health” at Raleigh, and provided Seventh-day Adventists, N.C., Church. mouth-watering she chose vegetarian- The church’s Health samples of ism. She makes aerobic Ministries Department plant-based exercises and walks a asked Diehl to speak at recipes for a part of her daily rou- this two-day event in Janu- Rainbow Kale tine. ary to kick off their very Slaw, Home- —BY MARIE SANDBORN first CHIP program. Diehl, made Hum-

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 21 Florida News

Pathfinders Celebrate Diversity RAQUEL DINIZ RAQUEL Pedro Perez, Florida Conference youth director, addresses the West Palm Beach Cultural Diversity Day audience. Pathfinder Cultural given a description of the Tobago, and the United Not only was Cultural Diversity Day, a premiere three honors being offered: States. Diversity Day filled with event of its kind, was held Cultural Heritage, Cultural Plans for the Sunday fun, it was spiritually uplift- December 5, 2010, at First Diversity, and Cultural Food event were made by a ing. As participants learned Church of West Palm Beach Preparation. committee composed of Stu about various cultures, where 175 Pathfinders and After the requirements Davis, Astrid Jean, Ron- food, and traditions, they staff from eight clubs met to for each honor were out- nie Diaz, Chrystine Diniz, reflected on how diverse earn honors, sample food lined, Pathfinders learned Michael Teter, and Mauva Heaven will be with people from various cultures, and about the language, food, McKenzie, area administra- drawn together in Jesus get to know each other. and history of the 15 coun- tor. Lending support to the Christ. Those in attendance The day began with a tries represented — Be- event were Pedro Perez, agreed they look forward performance by the West lize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Florida Conference youth to the day when all people Palm Beach Drum Corp and Colombia, Cuba, Dominican director; Freddy Rodriguez, will live under the govern- a parade of flags. Follow- Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Conference assistant direc- ment of God, and spend ing opening ceremonies, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, tor; and Calvin Brooks, state eternity with Him. Pathfinders and staff were Puerto Rico, Trinidad and representative. — BY MAUVA MCKENZIE

Community Services Volunteers Sew for Veterans With chilly winter nights in the forecast, represen- tatives from Clearwater Church Community Services Center presented 105 quilted lap robes to veterans at Bay Pines VA (Veterans Administration) Healthcare in St. Petersburg, Fla. For 35 years, volunteers have worked tirelessly to sew lap robes for the veterans. Joan Holm, community services director, and her husband, Eric, work five days a week at the Clearwater Church’s community services thrift store, in addition to

distributing free clothes and food for the needy. Two KIBEL JEANA volunteers who regularly work at the center are not Gary (Gabby) McKaslin was among the veterans who received Seventh-day Adventists. a lap robe from the community services center representatives, —BY JOY HUNTER Caterina Liberato (left), Joan Holm, and Maria Martinez.

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Churches Host Health and Community Fairs With cooler weather, Institutions and profes- 1,000 people attending member Amy Hunter, who fall and winter are excel- sionals that participated in the event. Grants obtained serves as Literacy Coor- lent times for fairs in the the day included: the Blood from Blue Cross/Blue dinator for Three Rivers state of Florida. Three Bank, United Way, Hunter’s Shield and Florida Literary Regional Library System, Florida Conference church- Chiropractic, Healthy Start Coalition also helped make suggests that fellow church es recently held health of North Central Florida, the day possible. health fair planners form and community fairs and and a Medical Clinic from Organizations and pro- a partnership with health festivals as follows: University of Florida. fessionals providing ser- institutions and local busi- Exhibits representing vices for the day included: nesses in their area. Gainesville Spanish Church Spanish countries in the medical students from Uni- —BY AMY HUNTER Holds Second Annual Caribbean, Inter-America, versity of Florida, Florida Health Fair and South America offered Division of Forestry, Lafay- Lauderhill Church Hosts The second annual healthy samples of their ette County Health, Quit Community Fair health fair at Gainesville, food specialities. Clowns Smoking, Elders Option, Lauderhill, Fla., Fla., Spanish Church in- were on site to entertain First Federal, and WUFT- Church hosted a Commu- cluded events for every- the children, along with TV. Important informa- nity Fair to inform Bro- one to enjoy, from health face painting and an inflat- tion was also provided: ward County residents of education for adults to fun able jumping house. children’s ID program available assistance with activities for children. —BY XIMENA RIVERA by the Lafayette County employment, finances, SHELLY PINNOCK SHELLY CHERYL PULLIAM CHERYL Smokey the Bear and the Flor- A Lauderhill Church Commu- ida Division of Forestry taught nity Fair attendee received fire safety at the Jennings Lake information from Humana Church Health Fair. representative Rodecia Pitter.

and/or medical questions.

HECTOR CARABALLO HECTOR Minority Builders Associa- Gainesville Spanish Church Health Fair participants received tips tion, Florida Immigrant and instruction from fitness instructors. Advocacy Center, Work- force One, and Broward Jennings Lake Church County Community Action Partners in Hispanic Festi- PULLIAM CHERYL Agency were among many val and Health Fair Natasha Garcia (left), social service organiza- Jennings Lake, Fla., Jacqueline Aguilar, Rafael tions present. Church partnered with Nual, and Ileana Diaz regis- There were more than tered Jennings Lake Church Three Rivers Regional Health Fair guests and gave 80 attendees, including Library System to organize them information material. those who normally come a Hispanic Festival and for weekly food distribu- Health Fair in the nearby Sheriff, immigration law by tion. Every person could town of Mayo. Advertising Attorney Henry Lim, and browse exhibits and col- HECTOR CARABALLO HECTOR by flyers, a Hispanic news- migrant education from the lect information from orga- Clinicians administered eye paper, and word of mouth Lafayette School System. nizations’ representatives. exams at the Gainesville Span- ish Church Health Fair. resulted in approximately Jennings Lake Church —BY SHELLY PINNOCK

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 23 Georgia-Cumberland News

Collegedale Academy Equips Happy 60th Student Leaders Anniversary Illuminat- ing Ministries, a Burtnetts student-created and operated ministry based at College- dale Academy (CA), prepared a work- shop for fellow students to better equip them with leadership skills on February 19, 2011. The workshop was designed to have Larry Burtnett and Clara four specific seg- Collegedale Academy students heard from pastors, teachers, and others, Belle Carson were married thanks to a workshop prepared by Iluminating Ministries. ments so groups April 8, 1951, in the Hills- could remain small led the groups in under- thew Tinkham. They led a dale, Mich., Church. This and listen to people’s standing the importance of session about sharing your year they celebrate their opinions on aspects of completely surrendering beliefs outwardly. They 60th wedding anniversary. leadership. to Christ. The meetings discussed how to create a Larry worked in the It began with a time of continued with key aspects testimony that will rep- publishing work as man- praise and prayer, where of keeping Christ at the resent your spiritual life, ager of the periodical students could enjoy being center of any leadership and properly reach those department and director together and worshiping operation. David Sher- who do not know Christ. of subscriber services his God. The first rotation was wood, CA Bible teacher, While sharing both of their entire career. After 40 years organized and led out by and Mike McGonigle’s very different but power- they retired near Crossville, Greg King, a teacher from group helped give students ful testimonies, they kept Tenn. Later they moved to the religion department at a better idea of how to the students involved by Chattanooga, where they Southern Adventist Uni- make biblical devotionals providing a sheet to fill are members of the South- versity. He proceeded to a constant reality. Here out and take home so they ern Church. give his lesson on the “Ten students were given the could further apply the Clara did secretarial Commandments of Preach- analogy of the Word be- practices. work and managed acad- ing.” This lesson gave the ing the Daily Bread that is This Sabbath proved emy apartments in Nashville students a practical view needed every day in order a wonderful example that for 16 years before they of how to speak out for to survive spiritually. one never knows enough moved to the Review and Christ. “This is going to CA senior Angela about working and living Herald in Hagerstown, Md. be a hard act to follow,” Weaver reflected on the for Christ. There is always Clara worked for Vibrant senior Cody McElroy said session by saying, “The room to grow in Christ. Life (formerly Life & Health) hearing King’s presenta- guidelines given by Mr. Senior Travis Crumley for six years. She wrote tion. Sherwood and Mr. McGo- summed it all up when the recipe column called As the afternoon nigle really connected to he said, “The sincerity of “Clara’s Kitchen.” continued, the students me. They hit the questions the various leaders was a They enjoy their sons, were able to experience I have been having in my source of inspiration for Daniel, who lives in South new views from pastors, own spiritual life, and I me, and the knowledge Bend, Ind., and Dennis, teachers, and adult men- really learned from their gained will be of assis- who lives in Chattanooga. tors. Don MacLafferty, session.” tance many years into the They are blessed with one pastor for the Collegedale The last session was future.” grandson and three grand- Church, and Marvin Thor- led by former students of —BY KAITLYN VERRILL daughters, ranging in ages man, CA math teacher, CA, Ethan White and Mat- from 15 to 28.

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Retreat Gives Teens Something to Stand On

Jazar Wil- and their “[Students who don’t liamson is part leader stayed go to Adventist academies] of the class of constant. don’t have a place to get 2011 at Alcovy Trevor Stout, on fire for God. So this is a High School, a a member of big event to get them mo- public school the Dalton tivated and get them high in Covington, Church in on God.” Ga., and a Ga., and Rob Lang, Youth member of one of the Ministries Director for the the Conyers small-group Georgia-Cumberland Con- Church. Wil- leaders, said ference, also stressed the liamson is not being with spiritual significance of the unlike the oth- the same retreat. er 98 students people allows “The majority of our who attended High School Retreat students play a hula hoop game. High the group to youth are in public school, the High School Retreat weekend is offered to Adventist students who bond more and they need to know School Retreat are not attending an Adventist school. and more as they matter to our Church at Cohutta the weekend and God. The biggest Springs over the February genres of worship — from progresses. purpose is for them to have 4 weekend. While each small groups to get-up-and- “I got pretty close to a Bible conference experi- student’s life is unique, move activities — to keep the kids,” he said. “And ence, get into God’s Word, they all share a common the students engaged. I got to help them learn and sense the Holy Spirit’s trait: Each one is getting Benjamin Aparicio, an more about Christ and a presence in their life.” their education at a high eighth-grader from Athens, having a relationship with Students echo the posi- school outside the Adven- Ga., jump-started his high Him.” tive impact the weekend tist system, making them school years by attending Stout said for students has on their spiritual walk. a minority in their school this year’s retreat and said outside Adventist educa- Williamson said, “It gave body. The High School the small groups were his tion, the weekend is the me a more clear view of Retreat gives students like favorite part of the experi- equivalent of the prayer what God’s intentions are Williamson an opportunity ence. and Bible conferences for me.” to fellowship with other “It was easy to com- students in Church schools —BY BRITNI BRANNON Adventist teens and reignite municate [in the small have access to. their enthusiasm for God. groups],” he said. “And I “I love it. It’s amaz- made new friends.” ing,” said Williamson, who Alydia Graack, who’s has attended the Retreat a member of the Decatur all four of his high school Church and a student at a years. “Every year, I learn private Christian school in something. It’s easier to Tennessee, also enjoyed understand it here than at the small-group atmo- church every single Sab- sphere. bath sometimes.” “We get to hear other Greg Hudson, chaplain people’s points of views at Georgia-Cumberland on the Bible verses that we Academy, was this year’s [read],” she said. “[And we featured speaker. His hear] what they have to say theme, “Be Strong in the about their own experi- Lord,” encouraged students ences with their strengths to stand for God. Besides and weaknesses.” Greg Hudson, Georgia-Cumberland Academy chaplain, was the these main sessions, the Throughout the week- featured speaker for the weekend during the High School Retreat retreat incorporated several end, small group members held at Cohutta Springs, Crandall, Ga.

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BAP Holds Plant-Based Cooking Outreach Cathy Sexton, a professionals to speak member of the Blue Angel to attendees. The first Parkway Church (BAP), in speaker was BAP regular, Pensacola, Fla. is a cook- Docile Saguan, M.D. (a ing aficionado for plant- Navy physician assigned based foods. She enjoys to the Naval Hospital at preparing main courses, the time), who presented and desserts, but she also the medical benefits of a enjoys telling other about plant-based diet includ- the virtues of a plant- ing lower blood pressure, Plant-Based Cooking cholesterol, and better Outreach based food diet weight control among oth- as well as showing them ers. Other topics included how it’s done. And thus a series on Foods in the the seeds of the most con- Bible, substitutes for salt, sistent outreach program at sugar, and other season- As many as 25 people attend the Vegetarian Dinner Club each Blue Angel Parkway (BAP) ings, as well as dairy month, especially on certain themed nights such as Caribbean, Luau, Vegetarian Chili, and Mexican. church were planted. product alternatives. In 2009, Sexton began It didn’t take long for members of the commu- ian Chili, Mexican, etc.) offering periodic cooking news of the structure and nity who want to learn the numbers swell to as classes to BAP members as effectiveness of the class more about vegetarian and many as 25 as everyone well as friends. Her pas- to reach the local vegetar- vegan alternatives, and brings recipes and samples sion for cooking were so ian society members, and includes the traditional for those who attend. infectious that the cooking a few of them became cooking demonstrations No matter the theme, class became a monthly regular attendees bring- and vegetarian/ vegan the participants enjoy the event (every second ing even more varieties of meals. Ten to 15 people food, camaraderie, and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.), and tasty plant-based dishes currently gather at the especially the knowledge word began to spread. to the class. The idea church each month, but on that good health is achiev- She enhanced the class to change to a Dinner certain themed nights (i.e. able and delicious. by asking credentialed Club was made to attract Caribbean, Luau, Vegetar- Students Excel at Education Fair

Rebecca Garcia from the Mont- gomery, Ala., Adventist School, stands by her science project on the sense of taste. She was Students from Floral Crest one of the more than 125 Junior Academy demonstrate students who participated in their skills in a drama Meet the Math Masters who took home ribbons of awards to the recent Gulf States Confer- presentation. recognize their accomplishments at the Education Fair. Students ence Education Fair that was representing all 14 Conference schools attended the Fair. held on the campus of Bass Memorial Academy, Lumber- ton, Miss.

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Religious Liberty Leaders Meet at Camp Alamisco Fifteen churches from This was the first time across Gulf States Confer- the Conference hosted a ence were represented weekend that had as its January 14-16, 2010, in a only target audience those unique weekend of train- who were committed to the ing for the local church God-given freedoms that religious liberty leaders at we are striving to pre- Camp Alamisco, Dadev- serve in the United States. ille, Ala. The theme for Adventist eschatology is the weekend’s event was quite clear that because “Liberty in the Balance.” we are living at the end of “The primary focus of the time, these freedoms will event was to help religious The attendees gathered around the primary speakers, Ed Cook one day be lifted from us. liberty leaders envision (front, left), Kevin James, Amireh Al-Haddad, and Leslie Louis, Without creating undue Conference executive secretary. their role in making a alarm or sensationalism, the difference by promoting Union Conference; Kevin ics such as: The Adventist purpose of this weekend’s freedom without the influ- James, associate PARL Heritage of Religious Liber- emphasis was that of a ences of the secular and director for the Southern ty, Islam, Catholicism, and more balanced approach to popular world,” says Leslies Union Conference; and Religious Liberty, and How the safeguarding of those Louis, Conference execu- Ed Cook, doctoral student to be A Dynamic Religious religious privileges granted tive secretary and public for Church-State Studies at Liberty Leader. An excellent to us in the Bill of Rights. affairs and religious liberty Baylor University in Texas. orientation was provided —BY LESLIE D. LOUIS director (PARL). Besides sharing a for each of our leaders on The primary speakers fabulous weekend of fel- promoting the 2011 Reli- for this weekend included lowship, the weekend gious Liberty campaign and Amireh Al Haddad, PARL was packed with inspiring Liberty magazine in each of director for the Southern messages that included top- our local churches.

Rainsville Church Thanks First Responders The Rainsville, Ala., cluded poems read by the Church decided to do youth of the church and something to bring atten- an appreciation slideshow. tion to the often underap- The first responders pren ciated part of their were called to the front community. “Out there in where they were handed the community there are a small wrapped gift (a policemen, firemen, medi- colorful Steps To Christ) by cal personnel, all stand- Arroyo, and a boutonniere ing guard to aid us in our was pinned to their shirt. time of need, many times After words of grati- risking their lives,” said tude and applause, the Jonathan Arroyo, pastor. visitors were treated to a A Sabbath service meal. was organized to thank “This is just one way these first responders and that the Rainsville Church Jonathan Arroyo, pastor, prays for service men and women: both current and inactive is trying to reach out to Jonathan Philips (left), former police officer, now working secu- first responders were sent the community around rity; Don McMeekin, former fireman; Larry and Sharron Steel, invitations. The service in- them,” says Arroyo. firemen; and Tom and Arlene McFarland.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 27 Kentucky-Tennessee News

Highland Academy Music Groups Tour Puerto Rico

The Highland Academy choir and band performed at numerous Some of the Highland Academy band and choir members churches in Puerto Rico, including this Baptist church on the proudly display their hard work on the newly repainted Vieques island of Vieques. Church.

Highland Academy’s bay in the world. After thentic Puerto Rican food. Adventist University. From select choir and band dark, students kayaked Their church needed to be there they drove to nearby recently returned from the and swam in water which painted, and the students churches to share their island of Puerto Rico. It sparkled like stardust with raised the money for the music and message of a was quite a drastic change the glow of millions of supplies and painted the soon-coming Savior. The going from 20-degree single-celled biolumines- church while they were final full day was spent weather to 80-degree cent dinoflagellates, which there. exploring Old San Juan. weather, but the students emit a flash of bluish light One evening after Students delighted in their adapted quickly. when agitated at night. the project was finished, purchases from the small After arriving in Puerto The members of the students and members shops lining the streets. Rico, the group took a local Seventh-day Adven- praised God together in They visited El Morro, a ferry to the small island tist Church on Vieques their sanctuary. The stu- huge Spanish fort from the of Vieques, known for its were warm and welcom- dents sang in English and 1500’s with ramparts and stunning white beaches, ing. They helped to pro- played songs with violins narrow passageways to clear water, and the most vide accommodations, and and flutes; the mem- discover. incredible bioluminescent prepared delicious, au- bers sang in Spanish and The students took played with steel drums away more than just the and guitars, but all hearts memories of beautiful were one. scenery and fun experi- Back on the main ences. They brought back island, the group stayed a new desire to serve God at the Adventist youth better and deeper than camp high on a hilltop in ever before. Seeing a lot of the heart of the rainforest, poverty made them realize hiked through the lush how fortunate they are vegetation to a beautiful here, and that there are waterfall, and swam in its great needs in this world. pool. The views from the In the end, God blessed mountaintops were breath- everyone on the trip, and taking. they all grew and benefit- The Highland students ted from the trip to Puerto Highland Academy students enjoyed the crystal clear waters of were invited to spend Rico. the Caribbean beaches. several nights at Antillean —BY LEVI PARRISH

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Modern-day Miracle in Madison Many members of Mad- on members’ hearts that a dry eye in the hall. All has given nearly $100,000 ison Campus Church gath- if they could pay off this present agreed that it was to Madison Academy for ered in Schlisner Hall, the debt by year end, more nothing short of a miracle. various improvements. church’s fellowship hall, on funds would be available The church raised more Is there a moral to the New Year’s Eve, December for education and evan- than $990,000, and with story? The members have 31, 2010. It wasn’t just to gelism — the mission of the matching grant the debt all learned in this process usher in another Sabbath the church. By October of had been eliminated. An- that you simply cannot out- or even to end an old year 2010, $386,000 had been other donor gave $50,000 give God, and sometimes and welcome the new one. received. In early fall, the to eliminate a shortfall in you have to stretch outside In January 2010, a fundraising committee chair the church budget. And of your comfort zone.“O committee formed to announced to the finance yet another donor gave taste and see that the Lord strategically plan how the committee that an anony- the funding to pay off the is good. Blessed is the man Madison Campus Church mous donor(s) was willing 403 Center (the Adventist who trusts in Him,” Psalm could eliminate its financial to provide a matching grant Community Service Center) 34:8. debt. In 2004, the addition of $750,000, and would mortgage so it was also Appreciation goes out of a Family Life wing with match contributions dollar debt free. “Praise to God in to the committee members a state-of-the-art kitchen, for dollar from January 1, the highest Heaven,” was for their hard work and lower division Sabbath 2010. One of the conditions the shout from the saints. dedication to this proj- School rooms, and eleva- of receiving the grant was “I have never seen any- ect, and to the donor(s), tor; and an addition to and that the amount raised by thing quite like this,” said without whom this miracle refurbishing of Madison the church could not be Fred Fuller, senior pastor. could not have happened. Campus Elementary school made public until Decem- “It’s as if the Lord multi- But, the highest praise — had resulted in a debt ber 31. The push was on. plied the loaves and fishes and glory go to Him from of more than $3 million. In So, on December just as he had done on a whom all blessings flow. January of 2010, the church 31, the social committee hillside 2,000 years ago.” —BY CANDY L. BEDFORD still owed $1.8 million. prepared soup, breads, It’s thrilling to stand The Holy Spirit moved and desserts for members and sing “Praise God to share. The from Whom All members sang Blessings Flow” hymns and when every- waited patiently one has tears for the results in their eyes. of a year-long And it doesn’t campaign. When even end there. the results were Campus tithe has announced, increased. And, there was not another donor(s) Luther May — 1916-2010 Luther May was born assistant to the chaplain. to the Kentucky- on December 31, May 11, 1916 in Guilford Following his discharge Tennessee Confer- 2010, at Skyline County, N.C. He attended from military service in ence. Medical Center, Southern Junior College 1945, Luther and Eunice He retired in just two days after and later moved to Or- moved to Madison, where January 2001. In suffering a massive lando, Fla., where he met he finished his formal 2010, Luther and stroke. May is sur- Eunice Magoon. They were education at Madison Col- Eunice moved to vived by his wife married on October 5, lege in 1950. He began the Nashville area of 67 years, Eunice 1943. his pastoral ministry in the to be closer to their daugh- Magoon May; three daugh- May served in England Iowa Conference in 1965. ter, Bonnie. ters; six grandchildren; and during World War II as an In 1973, the Mays moved May passed to his rest six great-grandchildren.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 29 South Atlantic News

Presbyterian Bell Choir Joins Praise Tabernacle Members for Christmas The melodious Moye, Isaac sounds of the First Davidson, and Presbyterian Bell Matthew Harvey choir filled Praise were some Tabernacle Church of the CAA in Whiteville, students who N.C., as the two participated on churches joined in the program. a true Christmas In addi- celebration. The tion to the Bell Christmas special Josef Taylor was one of the students The First Presbyterian Bell choir members Choir, musi- included not only from Carolina Adventist Academy to were guest musicians at Praise Tabernacle’s cal selections participate on the program. Christmas celebration. instrumental selec- were given by tions, but readings, was a spiritual blessing to Taylor, and Portia David- Patricia Davis, poetry, praise songs by the all who attended. A Christ- son who played the piano. pastor’s wife of Praise Tab- congregation, and Praise mas miracle testimonial Many in attendance said, ernacle, Portia Davidson, Tabernacle’s Mass Choir; was also given by Cheryl “The children were great!” and Syrita Mills. as well as spiritual remarks Aguilar, member of Praise “This is how worship is Nothing could end by Stephan Davis, pastor Tabernacle, known for her supposed to be in coming better than the fellowship of Praise Tabernacle, and dramatic presentations. together in Christ,” re- dinner afterwards. Truly Joshua Bower, pastor of Carolina Adventist marked others. Josef Tay- this Christmas special will First Presbyterian. Academy (CAA) students lor, Faith Graham, Tanya be remembered by those “It would be a shame featured prominently in Freeman, Tatiana and in attendance for a long if this was the first and the Christmas special as Jessica Davidson, Erskine time. last time we got together,” well, thanks to the efforts LaForte, Garin Freeman, —BY CHARLOTTE remarked Bower. Indeed it of the principal, Karen Tristan St. Juste, Tiana VERRETT, M.D. GAAA Student Among National Achievement Participants

Danielle Hayes, a National Merit her class of 50 locally by her participa- member of the Greater Scholarship students with a tion in the canned food Atlanta Adventist Acad- qualifying 4.0 G.P.A., and drive and neighborhood emy (GAAA) 2011 senior test (PSAT/ is a member cleanup. Her love for God class, is among some 3,100 NMSQT). To of the National includes involvement in a outstanding participants recognize her Honor Society. mission trip to Grenada, in the National Achieve- potential for Not only is she which is sponsored by the ment Scholarship Program academic suc- the valedic- Decatur Church. being referred to U.S. cess in col- torian of her For the past three sum- colleges and universi- lege, her name class, but she mers Danielle has attended ties. She scored in the top is included is very active law internships, and for three percent of more than in a roster of in extracur- three consecutive years 160,000 black Americans outstanding ricular activities she has been the winner who requested consider- participants being referred such as church and school of the oratorical and writ- ation on the 2011 National to 1,500 U.S. colleges and choirs, and the 4-H club. ten contest sponsored by Achievement program on universities. Her deep commitment for the Pipeline Program. 2009 Preliminary SAT/ Danielle ranks first in service is demonstrated —BY HELENE HARRIS

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Columbus Members Conduct Community Initiatives The New Bethel were encouraged and up- Church in Columbus, Ga., lifted through prayer and is making an impact in the Bible studies. city through community As the church pre- outreach programs and pared for an evangelistic evangelism. revival, Saunders called Under the leadership for 21 days of prayer and of Gregory Saunders, pas- fasting, along with door- tor, the evangelistic team to-door witnessing. partnered with a local The members conduct- community action orga- ed a block party with live nization known as “Turn music, free food, school Around Columbus” (TAC), supplies, and health Ronzell Buckner, director. screening by Rhonda Bar- The church’s team and ron and Sallyann Lewis. Arketha Ryles hands out tickets to those who came to receive free TAC targeted families that Also present were local school supplies. lived in an economically radio personalities, as depressed area of East well as fire safety and law The children’s minis- tic meetings were con- Carver Heights. enforcement agencies. tries department participat- ducted by Saunders and Through their efforts, As an added bonus, the ed as well. Under the lead- Gary James Sr., from many families were as- local Columbus newspa- ership of Elizabeth Ryles Atlanta, Ga. As a result of sisted with food, clothing, per covered most of the and her faithful team, an everyone’s efforts, several school supplies, and tutor- events, and Deborah Ayers exciting Vacation Bible individuals were won for ing for students who need- conducted a Five-Day Stop School and Children’s Fall Christ. ed assistance academically. Smoking seminar in the Festival was conducted. —BY WESLEY B. JONES Most importantly, families community. Several evangelis- South Carolina Women’s Ministries Chapter Holds Retreat for Youth and Young Adults South Carolina wom- November 2010, with 92 in growth and maturity.” by “Tyger” Hazlett, direc- en’s ministries held its first attendance. The Friday evening tor of media and public Youth and Young Adult The theme for the opening session began relations for Dynamic Liv- Retreat at Nosoca Pines retreat was “My Mind Is with “The Importance ing, who shared her story, Ranch in Liberty, S.C., Mine.” Chris Crosby, South of Prayer,” presented by and how certain behaviors Carolina wom- Yvonne Footman. Nata- and attitudes can lead to en’s ministries sha Jones spoke during destructive lifestyles. director, said, divine worship on “My Spiritual entertain- “The goal of Mine Is Mine.” There was ment included a Christian the retreat was a mighty outpouring of the play, “Big Payback,” by to engage the Holy Spirit as the youth the young women of New participants in and young women of God Life Church, Rock Hill, workshops and came together to learn, S.C.; praise performance activities that worship, and fellowship by Hands in Motion from would enhance with one another. Madison Mission Church, their ability to The closing session on Huntsville, Ala.; and spe- use their own Sunday morning included cial music by In One Ac- minds in devel- a dynamic presentation, “I cord from Berea Church, Youth listen to the presentations. oping spiritual Must Have Lost My Mind,” Sumter, S.C.

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 31 South Central News

An Interview with Philanthropist Jewel Harris Alston Jewel Harris Alston at South Central? and is always giving to recently gave her home “After 20 support the Gospel work to South Central Confer- “He was years on Morena around the world. She has ence as a gift. She said she responsible for Street, in 1972 helped build water wells wanted to give it back to transporting the we built a home in Africa; helped build the Lord who gave it to ministers’ furni- in the Royal Es- churches and schools; her. She was interviewed ture when they tate Subdivision, and supports Oakwood by a close friend, Wilma were voted to 3865 Dunbar University, the School for Buchanan. Here is the new locations Drive.” the Blind, and many other story: around the Con- organizations. ference. He did this along How long did you live Mrs. Alston, when did with other duties.” at this address? As it relates to the you first hear about the house, Jewel always says, Adventist message? After moving to Nash- “38 years.” “The Lord made it pos- ville, where did you and sible for me to work and “I heard about the Mr. Harris live? What moved you to blessed me with good Adventist message during give your home to South health. He gave me the en- a tent meeting in Bir- “At first, we lived at Central Conference of ergy to work and pay off mingham, Ala., where we South Central Conference Seventh-day Adventists? the mortgage.” She feels, listened to the messages, headquarters, located at “it should be returned along with my husband, 20th and Charlotte Av- “After the death of my back to the Lord and the Mr. John Harris, and enue.” husband, John, in 1975, Adventist work.” mother, Mrs. Sylvia Derri- there were no close liv- cotte. We, along with other When did you move ing family members; and Jewel did not want to family members, joined in from 20th and Charlotte because of the kindness wait until her death for the late fall of 1942; the Avenue? of Elder H.R. Murphy, I the property to transfer baptism was in January of decided to give the home to South Central — she 1943.” “With the help of to the conference at my wanted to do it while she Elder Murphy, we were death.” is still living. After many What church in Bir- able to secure a loan from visits and prayer, this mingham, Ala., did you Third National Bank of After living alone for finally happened on No- belong to? Nashville, Tennessee. Then many years, Harris recon- vember 24 and 25, 2010. we purchased our first nected with an old friend, Dana Edmond, South Cen- “The family united home in 1952 on Morena Allen Alston. Their friend- tral president, and Philip with Ephesus Seventh-day Street.” ship grew and Alston Palmer, South Central trea- Adventist Church in Bir- joined Hillcrest Church surer, were there on that mingham.” Where did you get under George Russell memorable day to receive your education? Seay, pastor, Nashville. the wonderful gift. Ironi- When did you relocate In 1993 they united as cally, Edmond signed the to Nashville, Tennessee? “While living in husband and wife. The documents just a day or so Nashville, I decided to go new Jewel Alston talked before Thanksgiving. “My husband, John, back to school and get my the matter over with her and I moved to Nashville, college degree from A & husband concerning her Jewel celebrated her Tennessee in1951. He had I College (now Tennessee decision to give her home 93rd birthday on February come to Nashville earlier State University). Finished to South Central, and Allen 9, 2011. We wish Jewel a to work at South Central my education there at A & agreed — she put it in her Happy Birthday, and may Conference headquarters I and became an elemen- will. Allen died in 1998, God bless her gift to Him under President H. R. tary school teacher.” and Jewel was left alone and South Central Confer- Murphy.” for the second time. ence. She is truly a “jewel.” When did you move to —BY WILMA BUCHANAN What were his duties 3865 Dunbar Drive? She loves the Lord,

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Judge Graves Confirmed to the Mississippi Circuit Court of Appeals

Judge James E. Graves In an on- years, Mississippi has been Jr., member of New line article, The “ground zero” in the battle Heights Church, Jackson, NAACP Legal over judicial nominations; Miss., has been confirmed Defense and some of the most conten- for a lifetime judge post. Educational tious nominations during The U.S. Senate voted Fund, Inc. (LDF), the Bush Administration Monday, February 14, applauded the came from this state. Ac- 2011, to confirm Mississip- confirmation of cording to Leslie Proll, pi Supreme Court presid- James E. Graves “Today’s vote represents ing justice James Graves to Jr. to the Fifth a sea change. James the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court Circuit Court of Graves is truly a consensus of Appeals. Appeals. candidate; he is strongly “This is an incredible (Wash- supported by civil rights honor,” said Graves. “I am ington, D.C.) organizations and the two humbled by the support — The NAACP Republican senators from which I have received, and Legal Defense Mississippi, Thad Cochran I look forward to serving and Educational and Roger Wicker.” our nation in this impor- Fund, Inc. (LDF), LDF is hopeful that to- James E. Graves Jr. will serve the Fifth tant position.” Circuit Court of Appeals. applauds the U.S. day’s historic vote signals Governor Haley Senate’s vote the beginning of a bipar- Barbour is expected to liam Waller Jr. praised his this afternoon to tisan effort to address the appoint a replacement to colleague. “It has been a confirm James E. Graves vacancy crisis on the fed- serve the remaining two privilege to serve with him Jr., to the U.S. Court of Ap- eral bench. According to years of Graves’ term, on the Supreme Court dur- peals for the Fifth Circuit. John Payton, LDF’s presi- which expires in January ing the past 10 years,” he The Fifth Circuit is the dent and director-counsel, 2013. said in a statement. federal appellate court for “With 100 vacancies to On Monday evening, In December, Graves’ Mississippi, Louisiana, and fill, the Senate should be February 14, 2011, Missis- nomination stalled, but Texas. Graves is the first confirming judges every sippi Republican Senators President Obama resubmit- African-American judge week as part of its regular Roger Wicker and Thad ted his name in January. from Mississippi ever to business. We expect to see Cochran spoke on the Sen- Graves was the first serve on the Fifth Circuit. many judicial confirma- ate floor in Graves’ favor. appellate nominee to come “This is a historic tions this session. Noth- Wicker praised the before the full Senate this vote for the diversity of ing is more important to 57-year-old Clinton native year, but if the administra- the federal courts,” states the administration of our for his career of public tion gets its way, he won’t Leslie Proll, director of justice system.” service and his work with be the last. LDF’s Washington Office. Reprinted with permis- youth, saying, “Even in “The Senate confirmed “Although Mississippi has sion from TheDefender- this position of increased Judge Graves because the highest percentage sOnline.com responsibility and visibil- he is well qualified and of African Americans of —BY DANNY R. CHANDLER ity, he will continue taking noncontroversial, and the any state in the country, time to work with our na- two home state senators the state has never been tion’s young people.” strongly supported the represented by an Afri- Cochran said he was jurist,” said Carl Tobias, a can American on the Fifth pleased Graves can take law professor at the Uni- Circuit.” up the important work versity of Richmond. The Graves confirma- of serving on the federal He said this may signal tion represents impor- bench. a shift in how nominations tant progress on judicial Chief Justice Wil- are handled in the Senate. nominations. In recent

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 33 Southeastern News

Blanket Ministry Gives Hope to Dialysis Patients If it were possible to Society.” ket said to her, “Thank periodically update Bible Hollis, a member of you so much. I had no stories, the story of Veroni- the Mt. Zion Church in idea that someone recog- ca Hollis would be included Kissimmee, Fla., crochets nized my need.” in the modern day version woolen blankets for dialy- When asked what of the book of Acts. sis patients. she would like to ac- Acts 9:36 would be She began the blan- complish through this rewritten in this way: ket ministry more than ministry, Hollis’ quick “Now, there is at Kissimmee 12 years ago when she response was, “I would a certain disciple whose found out that the cold Veronica Hollis crochets a blanket like to bring one mo- name is Veronica, which by treatment rooms caused that will be given to a dialysis patient ment of hope to some- interpretation means ’one some measure of discom- to provide warmth during a treatment one, and in this way, he session. She has given away more who bears a true image.’ fort to dialysis patients. than 20 blankets. or she will know some- Now this woman is full of She was then mo- body cares.” good works, and acts of tivated to put her cro- 24 blankets since this min- Each blanket is kindness.” cheting skills to work, and istry began. She would be accompanied by a card, Even though Dorcas’ began making blankets to happy to have others join which contains a verse or story took place centu- help relieve their discomfort her in this project for “there statement of God’s love and ries ago, there are people wherever possible. is a great need,” she said. care for His children. today who belong to the Hollis believes that she A recent recipient of a —BY EDNA E. FRANCOIS sisterhood of the “Dorcas has distributed more than beautifully crocheted blan- Marshley Registe Wins 13th Annual Spelling Bee Marshley Registe,13, Ephesus WPB; Khaitlynn bee will be held at Miami an 8th grader at Miami Andrew, Daughter of Union Academy. Union Academy, N. Zion; Robert Jones, Palm You can view more Miami, Fla., emerged as Bay School; Dane Wit- photos for the spelling bee the winner of the 13th ter, Bethel SDA School; at http://www.flkr.org/ annual Southeastern Jasmine Joseph, Perrine secsda. Conference Spelling SDA School; Kartiya Mi- —BY ROBERT HENLEY Bee, held at Mt. Calvary nor, Shiloh SDA School; Barbara Davis (left), Conference Church, Tampa, Fla., on associate superintendent; Cunnie Gabriel Louis, Mt. Olivet February 26, 2011. Chostel, second place winner; Marsh- SDA School; Sheila Lansi- After more than 20 ley Registe, first place winner; Sheila quot, Mt. Sinai Jr. Acad- rounds, Registre won the Lanssiqout, third place winner; and emy; Roberka Joseph, competion with the cor- Carol Byrd, Conference superinten- Broward Jr. Academy; dent rect spelling of the word and Jameka Lane, Ephe- dogma, which means Junior Academy, Orlando, sus WPB. something held as an es- Fla. “The spelling bee pro- tablished opinion. To qualify for the spell- vides our students with the The competition fea- ing bee, each student had opportunity to showcase tured contestants from 13 to win the spelling bee at the spelling ability,” said of the 15 schools in the their respective school. To Carol Byrd, Conference su- Southeastern Conference prepare for the spelling perintendent of education. school system. bee, students studied the The event was held Second and third place word list provided by the at Mt. Calvary because a winners were Cunnie Scripts National Spelling student from Mt. Calvary Chostel, Mt. Calvary Junior Bee. Junior Academy won the Marshley Registe smiles as she pronounces the winning word, Academy, Tampa, Fla.; and Other contestants event last year. ‘dogma,’ at the Southeastern Sheila Lanssiqout, Mt. Sinai included Rowan Robotham, Next year’s spelling Spelling Bee.

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Enos and Sybil Euell Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage Enos and Sybil This time the emn anointing service, Euell recently cel- bride carried no flow- which included intercessory ebrated their 60th ers, veil, or train, but prayer for repentance, and wedding anniver- she carried a grateful petitioning God’s help and sary at Mt. Zion heart filled with 60 healing on behalf of Sybil. Church, Kissim- years of wonderful There were seven mee, Fla. memories. pastors participating in the Their love Their union ceremony: Hubert J. Morel, affair with each produced seven chil- Jr., Conference president; other and with dren, 50 grandchil- Oswald Euell, son of the God began in dren, and 36 great- celebrants; Maxwell Berkel, Jamaica. It was on grandchildren. pastor of Mt. Zion; George that island where Obadiah Euell, Greaves, associate pastor they were united their eldest son, of Mt. Zion; Tony Taylor, in marriage. Enos and Sybil Euell recently celebrated their describes his parents’ former immediate past pas- Some time 60th wedding anniversary. marriage and minis- tor of Mt. Zion; and Olinto later, the call of try as “a remarkable Gross and Roy Parham, also service took them coordinator and children’s accomplishment of past pastors of Mt. Zion. to England, where they ministries director. Together commitment, patience, and There were some continued teaching in the they enjoyed giving Bible love.” emotional moments, espe- Seventh-day Adventist faith. studies to adults, young Oswald Euell, M.D., cially when their daughter Always willing to go adults, and children. As a described his parents as Eugenie gave her tribute to where God was leading, result, many individuals “servants of God, whose her parents. She thanked the Euells migrated to the have been baptized through faith remains strong in God her father for taking time to United States where they their combined ministries. as they move toward the teach her to read as a little were lead to Mt. Zion The celebration began sunset years of life.” girl. She attributes some of Church. with the couple walking He stated that his moth- her present abilities to that Enos served as an elder down the aisle, hand in er requested an anointing firm foundation. and singing group leader. hand, as they did 60 years for healing. What followed —BY EDNA E. FRANCOIS Sybil served as interest ago. was a beautiful and sol- Celian Hunt Celebrates 90th Birthday Celian Adian Hunt cel- loves witnessing Hunt has She wants to be ready ebrated her 90th birthday to others and three children, to go home with her Savior on November 5, 2010. She has worked as Almenis, Lydia, when He comes. was born in Nevis, a tiny a colporteur. and Loretta. Her son, Almenis Grif- island in the Caribbean. She believes She has several fin, is thankful to God for She is the seventh child in the power grandchildren her. “Her guidance and of the late Ellen and Peter of prayer and and great-grand- prayer made me who I am Griffin. Hunt had four sis- spends a great children. today,” said Griffin. ters and seven brothers. deal of her time Hunt has She is described by Hunt lived in Nevis, praying for her lived through many as loving, kind, Celian Hunt recently St. Croix, and New York family. celebrated her 90th 17 United States pleasant, friendly, and a before migrating to Miami, She says birthday and shows no presidents, and mother of mothers. Fla., where she joined the the highest sign of slowing down. has witnessed Her granddaughter, Perrine Church, Perrine, point in her life a multitude of Sudian Hendrickson, said, Fla. was getting to know God changes worldwide, but “she is the best grandmoth- A Seventh-day Adven- for herself. Once she found through it all has remained er anyone could have.” tist for most of her life, she Him, she never let go. faithful. —BY MILICENT TAYLOR

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 35 Southern Adventist University

Religion Courses Have New Emphasis Southern Adventist spirituality, Seventh-day University will grow Bible and an understanding University implemented Adventist identity, and spiritually in a vibrant of church values, faculty new requirements for study and understanding of relationship with the hope students will be able general education religion the Bible. Lord Jesus Christ, while to grow and strengthen courses this academic year. These three new integrating into their lives their relationship with The new requirements requirements are closely Bible-based beliefs and Jesus, even after they leave involve students taking correlated to one of values as understood by Southern. classes that cover three Southern’s stated learning the Seventh-day Adventist —BY CARRIE FRANCISCO general areas: growth and goals, that “Students Church.” development of personal of Southern Adventist With a base in the Alum Serves the God of Creation and ADRA That looks similar to attended Southern Ad- dinary discovery. something the Ten Com- ventist University in 1956. “What do you mean, mandments would be Southern opened Howard’s the God of Heaven who written on, thought John eyes to endless possibilities created all things?” she Howard as he looked at a of international service to asked. granite rock carved with God. “Madam, the same God engravings, high in the One of these opportu- of Heaven who created all mountains of China. nities came to light as he things is the same God of The engravings trans- read the prayer of the third ADRA,” said Howard. lated: “To the God of Heav- emperor of China engraved The following day, the en who created all things, in granite. After How- story made several splashes help me be an emperor ard descended down the in the headlines after be- who governs his people John Howard has spread the mountain, he was asked by ing picked up by the local with your wisdom.” Gospel to more than 35 coun- Madam Du, development Chinese media. tries, fulfilling his dream of More than 15 years becoming a missionary. director for the Chinese Thus, the “God of later, Howard remembers government and leader of creation” became a spark contemplating the transla- working for ADRA. the trip, to explain the part of interest in the hearts tion of the engravings, and Howard’s desire to of the trip he enjoyed the and minds of the Chinese the countless mission trips become a missionary had most. Howard immediately people. he took to China while been solidified when he informed her of his extraor- —BY JOHN SHOEMAKER Increasing Retention Contributes to Southern’s Continued Growth Following Southern was 11.6 students to “Ultimately, I believe Adventist University’s percent; this make friend- the true reason that South- recent trend of continued winter semester ships in their ern has been able to retain growth, more students are the dropout major and so many students into the currently enrolled at South- rate has been connect with winter semester,” says Marc ern than have ever before reduced to 7.6 their profes- Grundy, associate vice attended during the winter percent. sors, is one of president for marketing and Southern has 148 more semester. The report students than were the many fac- enrollment services, “is that During the past five concludes enrolled last year during tors that have God is blessing Southern years, freshmen retention that Southern this time. helped retain Adventist University in an rate increased significantly. Connections, a freshmen into abundant way.” In 2007 the dropout rate freshman class that helps the winter semester. —BY CARRIE FRANCISCO

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April 2010 ‡ TIDINGS 37 *Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. Carolina Noticias

La Obra del Espíritu en el Corazón de Adán Adán López fue encontraba en una ponerse de pie, en señal emoción hizo una pausa, contactado por uno pendiente, descendiendo de aceptación al llamado a y continuó- Dios me ha de los miembros de la a pasos agigantados. entregar la vida a Jesús. llamado de las tinieblas iglesia de Dudley quien Esa noche escuchó con El sábado antes de a su luz admirable y lo invitó a la campaña atención el mensaje del ser sepultado en las mi deber como hijo de “Siguiendo las huellas de pastor Elías Sandoval y aguas del bautismo Adán Dios es buscar personas Jesús” por medio de un el Espíritu Santo sembró dio su testimonio frente perdidas como yo, que volante y del CD “El Poder interés en su alma a los asistentes: “sólo necesitan de Cristo.” de la Oración.” Adán sedienta, haciendo que Cristo fue capaz de darle Adán recibió con gozo recibió el volante pero no pierda ninguna de las sentido a mi existencia. el bautismo y hoy es feliz rechazó el CD, dejando reuniones consecutivas. Jamás imaginé que Jesús sirviendo como diácono en en claro que no deseaba Como parte podría cambiar mi estilo la iglesia de Dudley. comprometerse o unirse complementaria de de vida y transformarme —ELÍAS SANDOVAL, a ninguna iglesia. No este ciclo evangélico, por completo. Un mes PASTOR DEL DISTRITO obstante esta observación, se presentó el curso La atrás, antes de participar dijo que asistiría a Fe de Jesús, y Adán lo de estas reuniones, el la primera reunión. estudió con minuciosidad, alcohol, la cerveza y las Efectivamente, la noche y fue impresionado por drogas eran mis amigos de apertura se encontraba las verdades que fue más íntimos, pero hoy entre los invitados. descubró en la Biblia. Jesús ha transformado mi Adán era esclavo El último viernes de la corazón y mi manera de de vicios y su vida se campaña fue el primero en pensar –invadido por la Renovación de Votos Matrimoniales El ministerio de la Samuel Peguero. El sábado de cierre de participado sólo de una mujer de la iglesia de Por las noches se este evento fue emotivo. Se ceremonia civil, años atrás Mount Olive, liderado presentaron temas para organizó una fiesta de gala cuando todavía no habían por Maribel Rodríguez, fortalecer los vínculos espiritual. Treinta y cinco encontrado a Cristo. Hubo organizó la Semana del familiares, y por las tardes parejas desfilaron ante lágrimas de gratitud y Hogar. La iglesia en su el pastor Peguero se puso el altar a fin de renovar felicidad. totalidad fue bendecida a disposición de aquellas sus votos matrimoniales —ELÍAS SANDOVAL, con mensajes y consejos parejas que quisieran de compromiso y lealtad PASTOR DEL DISTRITO oportunos, que fueron consultar situaciones ante Dios. Muchas de impartidos por el pastor específicas. estas personas habían Entrega Completa El 30 de octubre abrieron su corazón iglesia participó Leonides y Balbina, una y recibieron a Cristo activamente junto a pareja joven que asistió como Señor de sus la joven pareja en todas las noches a la vidas, y decidieron la planificación de campaña evangélica de la hacerlo en forma la boda, que fue la iglesia de Greenville, NC, a completa recibiendo primera celebrada cargo del pastor Sandoval, la bendición de lo alto en el nuevo edificio decidieron entregar sus sobre su matrimonio, de la iglesia de vidas a Jesús mediante el y dedicando también Greenville Norte. bautismo. a su pequeña —ELÍAS SANDOVAL, Leonidas y Balbina de un año. La PASTOR DEL DISTRITO

38 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 Florida Noticias

Sexto Crucero de Parejas en Forest City En el mes de desarrollado en diciembre se llevó diversos seminarios a cabo el crucero que tocaban anual de parejas diferentes ángulos de Forest City, del tema. organizado por Cada año se los ministerios de puede ver cómo jóvenes y hogar Dios trabaja en y familia de la los corazones iglesia. Treinta de las parejas y cuatro parejas el objeto de afianzar las sido el encargado de la fortaleciendo las participaron del evento, familias de la iglesia, presentación de los temas familias, que son el motor disfrutaron del sol, el agua, impartiendo seminarios durante los seis años en de la iglesia. y la camaradería cristiana, enfocados en la realidad, que esta actividad ha tenido —KELVIN SANTANA, mientras viajaban hacia las dentro de un contexto lugar. En esta oportunidad, DIRECTOR DEL MINISTERIO Bahamas. bíblico. El pastor y el título central fue La DE COMUNICACIONES DE LA IGLESIA Estos cruceros tienen doctor Henry Barrios, ha Sexualidad Sana, y fue

Ministerio de Motocicletas El ministerio de las motocicletas se está pasto, lleva comida y ropa actividades, presentando el motocicletas entregó expandiendo rápidamente. a personas con problemas tema espiritual. 100 regalos a niños de Se promociona en el sitio financieros, etc. El modelo a seguir es Wimauma & Ruskin. web www.adventistmo- Los grupos tienen Jesús, quien siempre estuvo Este ministerio, torcycleministry.org, en capellanes, como los atento a las necesidades de creado hace tres años y Facebook, y se publican pastores Rolando de los quienes lo rodeaban. medio, está formado por videos de los eventos Ríos (uno de los fundadores “Desde sus más tiernos motociclistas adventistas en YouTube. Se están de este ministerio) Juan años,(Jesús) fue dominado que están divididos por estableciendo contactos con García, Idalberto Torres, y por un propósito: vivió para zona, o capítulos, quienes grupos de Australia, África, Juan López. Por lo general beneficiar a otros.”DTG 51 no sólo disfrutan de Alemania, España, y varios alguno de ellos acompaña —JUAN SANTANA, PRESIDENTE paseos en moto, sino de la estados de este país que a los miembros durante las DEL CAPÍTULO DE TAMPA organización de proyectos están interesados de ayuda a los necesitados. en la organización En esta ocasión se invitó a de este ministerio los niños de las iglesias de en su territorio. Se Wimauma y Ruskin para les explica cómo recibir regalos en un evento los miembros organizado especialmente deben estar atentos con este fin. La condición a toda necesidad que se puso fue que los que exista ya sea pequeños invitaran a otros entre los miembros niños del vecindario que de iglesia, o no conocieran a Jesús. Allí entre vecinos y se compartió con ellos una conocidos. El conversación agradable, en capítulo de Tampa la que se presentó a Jesús por ejemplo, ayuda como su Amigo. a familias a pintar El ministerio de sus casas, cortar el

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 39 Georgia-Cumberland Noticias

El Milagro se Repite La iglesia Primera cubrir necesidades de la lento. las puertas y ventanas, se de Atlanta ha estado construcción del edificio Todos los sábados recogió la ofrenda como embarcada en el proyecto en otra oportunidad. antes del culto divino, de costumbre, y una vez de construcción de su Dios contestó en forma se participa de unos más, en el momento en edificio, desde hace cuatro milagrosa por medio de minutos titulados Prueba que se estaba orando años aproximadamente. un joven, a quien nadie con Jesús, en los que por este tema específico, Actualmente se encuentran conoce, que se presentó en se presenta una corta este joven desconocido construyendo la segunda la iglesia sin aviso, siempre meditación enfocada en vino nuevamente sin parte que incluye un cuando los miembros las bendiciones recibidas. ser llamado, y trajo una gimnasio y una cafetería. estaban reunidos orando, Al finalizar este segmento, donación de 6,000 dólares. La decisión que tomaron con la cantidad exacta muchas personas presentan EL Señor no deja de al inicio de este sueño, que faltaba para cubrir ofrendas voluntarias asombrar a los suyos, que fue no dejar de lado la necesidad. El visitante para la construcción del muchas veces olvidan su ninguno de los planes de la trajo dinero en efectivo, templo. En el mes de poder y se desaniman. La iglesia por usar los fondos sin reclamar recibo para febrero se comenzó con iglesia pudo ver una vez disponibles para estas deducción de impuestos, ni cadenas de oración a más el poder de la oración. actividades en el proyecto dar explicaciones. (historia las siete de la mañana Dios está dispuesto a dar a de construcción. En el año presentada en esta revista y a las siete de la tarde, su pueblo lo que necesita, 2009, al comienzo de la en el año 2009). En el pidiendo fervientemente “si mi pueblo se humillare crisis por la que atraviesa transcurso del 2010, este que el Señor guíe el ante mí y me buscare el país, la hermandad se joven no regresó. La iglesia avance de este proyecto. … sanaré su tierra, y unió en ayuno y oración continuó con la segunda Los jóvenes necesitan un perdonaré su mal.” 2Cron en dos oportunidades, etapa de construcción, lugar para sus actividades 7:14 pidiendo ayuda financiera y la crisis financiera que sociales. El sábado 12 —DANIEL FIGUEROA, de lo Alto para llevar atraviesa el país marcó de febrero, se presentó TESORERO DE LA IGLESIA a cabo una campaña, el ritmo del proyecto, la necesidad de 10,000 PRIMERA DE ATLANTA en una ocasión, y para haciendo que el avance sea dólares para poder poner

Invasión Misionera

Pines Trailer Park, por medio de una clínica estado repartiendo ropa y y esta compuesto de atención gratuita. alimentos. por 115 casas Varios doctores se hacían El sábado de apertura rodantes en su presentes para prestar el grupo contó con la mayoría habitadas servicios a la comunidad. asistencia de 24 personas, por hispanos. La A esto se sumó el de las cuales 14 fueron población de este departamento de Dorcas visitas. La directora es complejo es de que desde entonces ha Clemencia Sánchez, quien aproximadamente junto a su esposo, 300 adultos y 200 el pastor Wismael niños. Sánchez, ha estado Una nueva La trabajando desde el congregación abrió sus congregación es el comienzo en este puertas en las afueras de la resultado de un proyecto proyecto misionero. ciudad de Dalton, GA, en misionero de la iglesia —RICHARD una área conocida como hispana de Dalton. Hace URDANETA, PASTOR México Chiquito (Little mas de un año se inició el DEL DISTRITO México). El nombre oficial trabajo bajo la dirección del del lugar es Whispering pastor Manuel Mendizábal,

40 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 Georgia-Cumberland Noticias

Nueva Congregación en Dalton Una nueva resultado de el grupo contó con congregación abrió sus un proyecto la asistencia de 24 puertas en las afueras de misionero personas, de las la ciudad de Dalton, GA, de la iglesia cuales 14 fueron en una área conocida hispana de visitas. La directora como México Chiquito Dalton. Hace es Clemencia (Little México). El nombre mas de un año Sánchez, quien oficial del lugar es se inició el junto a su esposo, Whispering Pines Trailer trabajo bajo la el pastor Wismael Park, y está compuesto dirección del Sánchez, ha estado por 115 casas rodantes en pastor Manuel trabajando desde su mayoría habitadas por Mendizábal, A esto se sumó el el comienzo en hispanos. La población por medio de una clínica departamento de Dorcas este proyecto misionero. de este complejo es de de atención gratuita. que desde entonces ha —SHEILA FLORES, aproximadamente 300 Varios doctores se hacían estado repartiendo ropa y SECRETARIA DEL MINISTERIO adultos y 200 niños. presentes para prestar alimentos. HISPANO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN La congregación es el servicios a la comunidad. El sábado de apertura Tour de Liderazgo Sheila Flores, secretaria del ministerio hispano de la asociación El departamento hispano de la asociación creó una estructura de apoyo para los diferentes ministerios de las iglesias, con el fin de ofrecer un servicio eficiente a la membresía. Los pastores de las diferentes congregaciones de la marcadas, a los efectos de congregaciones del semana fue exhaustivo, asociación junto a su servir como consejeros a territorio de la asociación, pero los resultados fueron líder el pastor Ortiz, los diferentes ministerios ofreciendo entrenamiento, altamente satisfactorios. seleccionaron a ocho de las iglesias locales. cada pastor en el —SHEILA FLORES, pastores (uno por cada Durante tres fines de ministerio que se le había SECRETARIA DEL MINISTERIO ministerio) que tienen semana viajaron como asignado. Cubrir este vasto HISPANO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN características de liderazgo equipo a las diferentes territorio en tres fines de Programa Radial “Mensajes del Alma” El distrito hispano de Mensajes del Alma tiene el espacio se presenta el Knoxville, TN, comenzó un espacio de duración programa mundial La Voz su ministerio radial con de una hora, todos los de la Esperanza y diversos el propósito de llevar un domingos a las 12:00 del tópicos de valor espiritual. mensaje de esperanza y medio día por la emisora —RICHARD URDANETA, alcanzar nuevos contactos La Líder 93.5FM, en PASTOR DEL DISTRITO misioneros. El programa Lenoir City, TN.Durante

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 41 Gulf States Noticias

Bendiciones a Través del Trabajo de los Grupos Pequeños

La iglesia de bendiciones vividas en celebración, el pastor de los grupos, fue una Montgomery fue altamente cada célula, y se presentan Newton García presentó bendición para todos y bendecida a través las metas propuestas para una campaña sobre especialmente para su vida del sistema de grupos el siguiente ciclo. Apocalipsis. Treinta y ocho espiritual. pequeños durante el Al finalizar el segundo personas entregaron sus La iglesia cuenta 2010. Al comienzo de esta ciclo, el número de visitas vidas a Jesús por medio ahora con un grupo de forma de evangelismo la invitadas para el evento del bautismo. hermanos dedicados al congregación tenía una denominado Big Day se El sábado 29 de enero servicio de Dios. Han membresía de veintidós duplicó, y la asistencia se presentó un concierto a comenzado a recaudar personas, y algunas visitas. fue de 200 personas entre cargo del cantante Felipe fondos para comprar un Al finalizar el primer ciclo miembros de iglesia y Garibo, que de acuerdo terreno y construir un de trabajo, se invitaron visitas. Al concluir esta con Jaime, líder de uno templo, y ya cuentan con ochenta y cinco 67,000 dólares. Dios personas para está bendiciendo que participen el trabajo y en el programa dedicación de esta denominado Big congregación. Day (Día Grande). —NILTON GARCÍA, En este evento DIRECTOR DEL MINIS- los grupos traen TERIO HISPANO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN Y ROWIE a sus amigos para VÁZQUEZ, SECRETARIA que participen de la graduación del material estudiado. Cada grupo se identifica por medio de pancartas con su nombre. Se comparten experiencias y

Día Poderoso

Día Podero (Powerful de que cada miembro de testimonios inspiradores, HISPANO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN Day) fue el título del iglesia traiga una persona música y llamados a Y FELIPE ANDINO, PASTOR evento llevado a cabo el a los pies de Jesús. En seguir a Jesús. Quince DEL DISTRITO. 29 de enero en la iglesia esta oportunidad, la personas dieron el paso de Foley, inspirado en presentación de la Palabra del bautismo, y ocho el lema Busca uno para de Dios estuvo a cargo decidieron estudiar la Cristo. Este evento, de Carmen Jiménez y Biblia para hacer lo propio organizado por el pastor el evangelista Armando en la campaña a llevarse a Felipe Andino, se lleva a Méndez, quienes visitaron cabo el 26 de marzo. cabo cada tres meses en la iglesia provinentes de —ROWIE VÁZQUEZ, SEC- el distrito con el objeto Puerto Rico. Se disfrutó de RETARIA DEL MINISTERIO

42 T ,',1*6‡April 2011 South Atlantic Noticias

Seminario Adventista Laico SAL SAL es la sigla universidad de Andrews, y a su finalización se lleva Quintiana, graduados correspondiente a que opera bajo la a cabo una ceremonia de la universidad de Seminario Adventista dirección del Dr. Ricardo de graduación. El pasado Andrews, entregaron los Laico, un programa de Norton, de esa entidad. diciembre, esta tuvo lugar diplomas a los estudiantes educación preparado Las clases se dictan en la iglesia de Chamblee. que obtuvieron el grado por el seminario en diferentes áreas del Los pastores Calvin de Instructor Bíblico teológico adventista de la territorio de la asociación, Watkins, Edwards y Jorge Profesional. Este año, las clases se están dictando en el distrito Charlotte, NC, bajo la coordinación del pastor Juan Reyes. —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, COOR- DINADOR DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO DE LA ASOCIACIÓN

Fiesta Espiritual en Warsaw La iglesia congregaciones en el de Warsaw, NC, estado de Carolina del celebró con Norte. El Pastor Uribe alegría el ingreso ofició la ceremonia de veinte nuevos bautismal y animó a la miembros que iglesia y a sus nuevos dieron el paso del líderes a continuar el bautismo luego trabajo arduo en busca de la semana de almas para Cristo. de evangelismo —ISMAEL URIBE, PASTOR titulada En junta del departamento invitado y orador principal DEL DISTRITO busca de Jesús. La de actividad misionera, fue el profesor Mauricio misma fue un trabajo y los flamantes ancianos Velázquez, quien también conjunto de la nueva de esta congregación. El está a cargo de tres

Esfuerzo Misionero en Greenwood El pasado diciembre se el privilegio de ser el iglesia, y traer a 27 almas llevó a cabo una campaña orador, y de bautizar a más a los pies de Jesús. evangélica resultado doce personas, que elevan —JOSÉ REYES, PASTOR DE LA del ferviente trabajo el número de miembros CONGREGACIÓN DE GREEN- misionero de los miembros de esta congregación a WOOD, SC de la congregación veintitrés. La meta que este de Greenwood, SC. El grupo tiene para este año, pastor Joel Beltrán tuvo es ser organizados como

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 43 South Atlantic Noticias

Investidura en Durham El año 2011 comenzó la dirección del profesor los jóvenes preparándose otros a sus pies. con la investidura de Mauricio Velazquez, pastor para servir a otros y a la —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, conquistadores y líderes de voluntario y evangelista de causa de dar testimonio DIRECTOR DEL la iglesia de Durham, NC. éxito. Fue muy emotivo del carácter de Dios en DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE Esta congregación esta bajo para padres y visitas ver a nuestras vidas, para atraer a LA ASOCIACIÓN

Expansión en Gainsville

El sábado 5 de para adquirir una febrero el pastor Poloche propiedad en donde y su esposa visitaron las se puedan desarrollar instalaciones donde se varios ministerios. Esta congrega el nuevo grupo zona está catalogada de Gainesville. como una de las más Bajo la dirección del rápidas en crecimiento pastor Carlos Henríquez de la población hispana. y respaldados por la El Señor derramará sus iglesia afro-americana bendiciones sobre los de Gainesville, el grupo sueños de esta pujante hispano está formando congregación. líderes, ganando almas —EFRAÍN POLOCHE, y alcanzando metas DIRECTOR DEL de discipulado. Dios DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO DE ha bendecido esta LA ASOCIACIÓN congregación con están siendo preparadas su pueblo. Entre sus bautismos, y visitas que para formar parte de proyectos, está el trabajar

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Hogares de Esperanza La estrategia esto en mente, se ha poder de a poco, evangélica Hogares de elevado la propuesta en la manera que Esperanza, patrocinada a las 10,000 familias se vea oportuna, por las ocho asociaciones que forman la ir llevándolos a del territorio de la Unión membresía hispana los pies de Cristo. del Sur, sigue la tendencia del territorio de la Este plan requiere de atraer almas a Cristo a unión, de que luego de mucha oración través de la amistad. de orar por alguien para que Dios La mayoría de las conocido que esté imparta sabiduría, personas tiene amigos, en necesidad, cada tacto y amor en vecinos, compañeros de familia abra las quienes participen, trabajo o conocidos con puertas de su hogar e y la presencia necesidades espirituales, invite a esa persona del Espíritu Santo problemas materiales, a almorzar, luego de para impresionar emocionales, etc. La participar juntos del los corazones de confianza generada servicio de la iglesia aquellos por los que por alguien con deseos el sábado 14 de mayo atmósfera familiar y de se trabaje. sinceros de ayudar, tiene próximo. confianza, que estreche —MARIEL LOMBARDI, alcances infinitos. Con La idea es crear una los lazos de amistad para EDITORA Festival de Laicos en Florida Rodeados bien. Les mostraba extendieron una invitación de un sereno simpatía, atendía a a otras asociaciones del paisaje lacustre sus necesidades y se territorio de la unión, para y en un tibio ganaba su confianza. que enviaran delegados a fin de semana Entonces les decía: este evento. La asociación primaveral, se “Seguidme.” South Central tuvo llevó a cabo Ministerio de una participación de el Festival de Curación p. 102 50 delegados, quienes Laicos organizado Se promocionó representan cerca de un por la Unión el plan Hogares de diez por ciento de su del Sur, con la Esperanza que aplica membresía. colaboración formas durante el fin esta metodología. Fue inspirador ver de las asociaciones de de semana, fue usar el Las asociaciones de el trabajo del Espíritu Southeastern y Florida, en método de evangelización Florida y Southeastern, Santo en los asistentes, Leesburg, Florida. de Jesús, que se lleva trabajaron arduamente quienes participaron con El evento atrajo a a cabo a través de la en forma conjunta, y entusiasmo de todos los setecientos asistentes, amistad, y aplicar seminarios y quienes fueron bendecidos en forma personal, salieron imbuidos por los temas presentados lo impartido en el del deseo de por los pastores Alejandro evento. testificar acerca Bullón, evangelista “Sólo el método de la obra de internacional, y Rainieri de Cristo será el Cristo en nuestro Sales, profesor de Teología que dará éxito para favor. del Centro Universitario llegar a la gente. —MARIEL Adventista de Sao Paolo, El Salvador trataba LOMBARDI, EDITORA Brasil. con los hombres La invitación clara que como quien se repitió de diferentes desea hacerles el

April 2011 ‡ TIDINGS 45 LEGAL NOTICE The Gulf States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Notice is hereby given that the 31st regular constituency session of the Gulf States Conference of Seventh- day Adventists will be held at the Community Seventh-day Adventist School in Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. The Organizing Committee will meet there on Sunday morning DW$07KLVFRQVWLWXHQF\VHVVLRQLVFDOOHGIRUWKHSXUSRVHRIHOHFWLQJLWVRIÀFHUVLWVGHSDUWPHQWDO GLUHFWRUVDQGWKHPHPEHUVRIWKH([HFXWLYH&RPPLWWHHIRUWKHQH[WTXLQTXHQLDOWHUPRIÀYH\HDUV7KLV meeting will also transact any other business that is warranted by the constitution or the Executive Com- mittee. Each church is entitled to one (1) delegate for the church and one additional delegate for every 25 members or major fraction thereof. For the Organizing Committee, each church is entitled to one represen- tative.

Melvin K. Eisele, President Leslie D. Louis, Executive Secretary Arturo Ledezma, Treasurer

LEGAL NOTICE The Gulf States Conference of Seventh-day-Adventists, Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the 31st regular constituency session of the Gulf States Conference Associa- tion of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, is called to meet at the Community Seventh-day Adventist School in Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. The delegates of the Gulf States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will serve as the constituents of the corporation.

Melvin K. Eisele, President Leslie D. Louis, Executive Secretary Arturo Ledezma, Treasurer

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Carolina Greater Miami Adventist TN. BMA Graduation Academy Second Annual Golf Pathfinder Camporee – April Commencement – May 14. Hispanic Camp Meeting – April Tournament – April 24. Doral 14-17. Cohutta Springs, 1-3. NPR Golf Resort and Spa, 4400 Crandall, GA. Kentucky- MPA Academy Days – April N.W. 87th Ave., Miami. Details: Hispanic Northern Districts’ Tennnessee 3, 4. [email protected] Evangelism – April 16-23. Family Prayer Conference – Town Hall Meeting or 305-220-5955 x151. – April 6. Festival of the Family – April April 8, 9. Indian Creek Camp. Spartanburg. Florida Adventist Book Center 16. August, GA. Pastors’/Elders’ Conference – Adventurer Fun Day – April 10. – Winter Park: 877-55-FLABC Hispanic Elders’ Training with (877-553-5222). Miami: 305-805- April 15-17. Indian Creek Camp. Town Hall Meeting – April 13. Alejandro Bullón– April 22, 23. 9900. High Springs: 386-454- Arnold Chapel Dedication – Arden. Cohutta Springs Development 7956. Shop online: http://www. April 16. Indian Creek Camp. Hispanic Young Adult Retreat Associates Retreat – April 22, ÁRULGDFRQIHUHQFHFRPDEFRU Board of Education – April 21. – April 15-17. NPR. 23. Crandall, GA. order by e-mail: FloridaABC@ Conference Association Board Town Hall Meeting – April 20. ÁRULGDFRQIHUHQFHFRP Health Rally – April 23. Raleigh. Heritage, TN. May10. Florida Adventist Bookmobile July 26. Women’s Ministries Mini- Schedule Caravan with Alejandro Bullón Conference Executive Retreat – April 29-31. June 4. Sunrise. April 24. Lawrenceville, GA. Bonclarken Retreat Center. Committee June 5. Plantation, Lauderhill, April 25. Dalton, GA. Shepherdess Mission Trip – May10. 7HPSOH$GYHQWLVWHGH'HHUÀHOG Hispanic Couples Retreat – April 20-May 9. July 26. Beach. (Southeastern April 29-May 1. Rome, GA. Sharon Church Homecoming Conference: Mt. Olivet.) Highland/Madison Academy – June 18, 19. Charlotte, NC. Boards – May 12. June 11. Naples. Details: 704-364-8973. Gulf States Madison Academy Graduation June 12. Fort Myers, Fort Myers Complete Calendar online – May 21. Shores, Arcadia, Avon Park, http://www.gscsda.org Florida Winter Haven. Highland Academy Graduation Couples Cruise – April 8-10. – May 22. June 18. Port Charlotte. Complete calendar online – Pathfinder Spring Fling – June 19. North Port, Venice- http://ZZZÁRULGDFRQIHUHQFHFRP April 8-10. Mississippi, North & Southeastern calendar/ Nokomis, Sarasota, West Coast Central Alabama. Christian Academy in Bradenton, Florida Pathfinder events – Sabbath Schools that Make a Prayer Convention – April 1-3. Brandon, Tampa First. KWWSZZZÁRULGDFRQIHUHQFHFRP Difference with Gary Swanson Mt. Sinai Church, Orlando, FL. June 25. Perry. youth/ or call 407-644-5000 x127. Southern churches – April 2. Conference-wide Church Singles’ Ministries events June 26. Cross City, Ocala, University Parkway Church, School Rally Day – April 16. Mt. and mailing list information. Silver Springs Shores, Belleview, Pensacola, FL. Sinai Junior Academy, Orlando Inverness. Spiritual study groups, fellowship Northern churches – April 9. FL. dinners, outings, and more. http:// July 9. West Palm Beach. Huntsville Central, Huntsville, Conference-wide Science Fair ZZZÁRULGDFRQIHUHQFHFRP July 10. Midport Road in Port AL. – April 17. Orlando FL. childrenandfamily/, djmiller4000@ St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Cocoa, Central churches – April 16. M.C Strachan Youth gmail.com, or 407-703-3050. Titusville. (Southeastern Community Church, Meridian, Federation – April 29- May 1. Florida Hospital DeLand Conference: Port St. Lucie, Palm MS. Tampa, FL. Bay.) Support Groups – Florida ShareHim Boot Camp of Miami Union Academy Hospital DeLand offers a July 16. Jacksonville Southpoint. Evangelism – April 15-17. Camp Graduation – May 20, 21. variety of support groups such July 17. Jacksonville First, Alamisco. Miami, FL. DVDWWHQWLRQGHÀFLWGLVRUGHU Orange Cove, St. Augustine, BMA Gymnastics Home Show – bereavement, brain injury, Palatka, Palm Coast. April 23. Announcements, celiac disease, diabetes, sleep (Southeastern Conference: disorders, and more. Details are Jacksonville Ephesus.) BMA Spring Concert – April 23. see page 9. available under the “Support July 23. St. Petersburg. View Bass Days – April 22, 23. Conference Hispanic Women’s Groups” link in the “Patients July 24. Clearwater, New Port Retreat and Visitors” box at http://www. Richey, Spring Hill, Brooksville, – May 6-8. fhdeland.org/ East Pasco in Zephyrhills. North Florida Oakwood July 30. Maranatha in Miami University Alumni Chapter – Gardens. Sunset membership information and July 31. Fort Lauderdale, Apr. 1 Apr. 8 Apr. 15 Apr. 22 Apr. 29 May 6 event listings for Oakwood Lauderhill, Pompano Beach, Atlanta, GA 7:59 8:05 8:10 8:15 8:21 8:26 alumni in Florida. Details: http:// Jupiter-Tequesta. Charleston, SC 7:41 7:46 7:51 7:56 8:01 8:06 ZZZRDNZRRGDOXPQLQÁRUJ Charlotte, NC 7:46 7:52 7:57 8:03 8:09 8:14 RDNZRRGDOXPQLQÁ#JPDLOFRP Collegedale, TN 8:03 8:08 8:14 8:20 8:25 8:31 888-719-7776, or 904-616-1896. Georgia-Cumberland Huntsville, AL 7:09 7:14 7:20 7:25 7:30 7:36 Florida Conference Evangelism Hispanic Metro Evangelism – Jackson, MS 7:22 7:27 7:31 7:36 7:41 7:46 Series April 9-16. Atlanta GA. Louisville, KY 8:07 8:14 8:21 8:27 8:34 8:40 April 23-May 7. Sorrento Spanish. South Georgia Camp Meeting Memphis, TN 7:22 7:28 7:34 7:39 7:45 7:51 Rolando and Rebeca de los Ríos. – April 9. Macon, GA. Miami, FL 7:38 7:42 7:45 7:48 7:52 7:55 Montgomery, AL 7:06 7:11 7:16 7:21 7:26 7:31 May 14-28. Longwood Spanish. ACS/DR Training Event – April Rolando and Rebeca de los Ríos. Nashville, TN 7:10 7:16 7:22 7:28 7:34 7:40 9. Jasper, TN. Orlando, FL 7:44 7:48 7:52 7:56 8:00 8:05 July 9-Aug. 20. Deltona. Bill and Health Rally²$SULO&RDOÀHOG Wilmington, NC 7:34 7:39 7:44 7:50 7:55 8:01 Sunshine Waters.

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CAROLINA Evenings/ Monday-Friday: Karl Haffner Portions of Camp Meeting will be viewable at www.carolinasda.org Speaker 2nd Sabbath: Gary Gibbs Hispanic ...... April 1-3 ...... Nosoca Pines Ranch, Liberty Hill, SC Musical Concert 2nd Sabbath: Jennifer LaMountain Speaker: Silvestre González English ...... May 29-June 4 ...... Theme: Peace Through the Storm Lake Junaluska, NC KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE Speakers: Lonnie Melashenko, Dwight Nelson, Greg King, and Richard Davidson English ...... May 27–June 4 ...... Theme: Revive Us Again! Musical Guest: Jennifer LaMountain Highland Academy, Portland, TN Eastern Carolina .Sept. 17 ...... Theme: Peace Through the Storm Speakers/ Seminar Presenters: George Knight, Tony Moore, John Bradshaw, Richard Tibbits, Summerville, SC, Church John Mathews, Dana Edmond, and Ron Clouzet Speaker: Jack Blanco Hispanic ...... June 10, 11 ...... Highland Academy, Portland, TN Musical Guest: Celestial Praise Speaker: Eastern Carolina .Sept. 24 ...... Theme: Peace Through the Storm Greenville, NC, Church 4QFBLFS3JDIBSE0GmMM SOUTH ATLANTIC Musical Guest: Celestial Praise June 9-18….Theme: Revival & Reformation-“Lord Revive & Reform Me”...... River Oaks Camp- ground, Orangeburg, SC Speaker: Freddie Russell GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND South Georgia ....April 9 ...... Macon, GA Korean ...... May 20-22 ...... Cohutta Springs, Crandall, GA SOUTH CENTRAL GCC ...... May 25-28. Theme: Proclaiming God’s Grace Southern Adventist University, Latino ...... May 27-29 ...... Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL Collegedale, TN English ...... June 3-11 ...... Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL Friday night/ Sabbath morning Speaker: Sabbath School: Sabbath evening: SOUTHEASTERN Hispanic ...... June 10-12 ...... Georgia Cumberland Academy, English ...... June 16-25 ...... Theme: Revive Us Calhoun, GA Again ...... Hawthorne, FL Olde Time ...... June 16-18 ...... Theme: Revival & Reformation Adult/Main Pavilion Deer Lodge, TN Speaker: Carlton Byrd [June 16-18] Speaker: Douglas Na’a Speaker: Emil Peeler [June 24-26] Deaf ...... Aug. 4-7 ...... Cohutta Springs Conference Center, Crandall, GA Youth Pavilion .....Theme: Claim Your Anointing Northeast Tennessee ...... Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Speaker: Israel Jean Leon [June 18] Theme: Creation .The Oaks, Greeneville, TN Speaker: Prince Lewis [June 24, 25] Speaker: Greg King Haitian ...... June 29-July 2 ...... Hawthorne, FL Hispanic Convocation ...... October 21, 22 South Florida GULF STATES May 20-28 ...... Theme: Because You Have Prayed .. Bass Memorial Academy, Lumberton, MS Speaker 1st Sabbath: Ivor Myors Mornings/ Monday-Friday: Dennis Smith Summer Camp 2011 Schedule

CAROLINA FLORIDA GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND Nosoca Pines Ranch, Liberty Hill, SC Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, FL Cohutta Springs Adventist Center, Crandall, GA [Register online at www.nosoca.org] [Details: http://summercamp.campkulaqua.com/] [Details: www.cs-yc.com] SIT Camp ...... June 12-26 Horsemanship Beginner Week (ages 10-14) ...... June 5-12 W.I.T. Camp (ages 15+) ...... Every week, June 5-July 17 Adventure (ages 7-11) ...... June 19-26 Cub Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 5-12 Junior I (ages 10-12) ...... June 5-12 Horsemanship I (ages 12-16) ...... June 19-26 Junior Camp (ages 10-12) ...... June 5-12 Golf Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... June 5-12 Basketball (ages 11-16) ...... June 19-26 Teen Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 5-12 Paintball Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... June 5-12 Water Sports (ages 13-16) ...... June 19-26 Athletics Camp I (ages 13-16) ...... June 5-12 Rock Climbing Camp (ages 13-17) ...... June 5-12 Junior Camp I /Horse II (ages 10-12) ...... June 26-July 3 Cub Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 12-19 Fit for Life I (ages 10-13) ...... June 5-26 Wheels/Sports Camp...... June 26-July 3 Junior Camp (ages 10-12) ...... June 12-19 Junior II (ages 10-12) ...... June 12-19 Tween/ Horsemanship III (ages 12-14) ...... July 3-10 Teen Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 12-19 Mountain Bike Trip (ages 13-17) ...... June 12-19 Teen (ages 13-16) ...... July 10-17 Athletics Camp II (ages 13-16) ...... June 12-19 Paintball Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... June 12-19 Teen Extreme Adventurer Horse Camping Horsemanship Intermediate Week (ages 12-16) ...... June 5-12 Skateboard Camp (ages 13-17) ...... June 12-19 Trip/Mt. Biking Trip (ages 14-17) ...... June 17-25 Cub Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 19-26 S.I.T. Camp (ages 15+) ...... June 12-19 Family Camp ...... July 18-22 Junior Camp (ages 10-12) ...... June 19-26 Adventure Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 19-24 Teen Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 19-26 Horse Pack Trip (ages 13-17)...... June 19-26 Basketball Specialty Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 20-27 Paintball Camp III (ages 13-17) ...... June 19-26 Horsemanship Advanced Week (ages 12-16) ...... June 19-26 Wakeboard Camp I (ages 13-17) ...... June 19-26 Wheels Specialty Week (ages 13-16) ...... June 19-26 C.I.T. Camp (ages 15+) ...... June 19-26 Cowboy Adventure Week (ages 13-16) ...... July 10-17 5XFFO1BUImOEFS)POPST BHFT ...... June 26-July 3 Teen Mountain Adventure (ages 13-16) ...... July 31-Aug. 7 Ultimate RAD Camp (ages 13-17) ...... June 26-July 3 Fit for Life II (ages 13-17) ...... June 26-July 17 Basketball Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 3-10 Rock Solid Basketball Camp (ages 16-18) ...... July 3-10 GULF STATES KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE Whitewater/Kayak Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 3-10 Camp Alamisco, Dadeville, AL Indian Creek Camp, Liberty, TN Gym-Masters Camp (ages 12-17) ...... July 3-10 [Details: www.Alamisco.org] Blind Camp (mixed ages) ...... June 12-19 Teen I (ages 13-17) ...... July 3-10 Adventure Camp (ages 7-10) ...... June 5-12 Cub Camp (ages 7-9) ...... June 12-19 Rock Solid I (ages 16-18) ...... July 3-10 Junior Camp (ages 10-12) ...... June12-19 Junior Camp (ages 10-12) ...... June 19-26 Gym-Masters DAY Camp (ages 7-18) ...... July 4-8 Teen Camp (ages 13-16) ...... June 19-26 Family Camp I (all ages) ...... June 28-July 3 Golf Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 10-17 Family Camp (all ages) ...... July 4-10 Tween Camp (ages 12-14) ...... July 3-10 Wakeboard Camp II (ages 13-17) ...... July 10-17 Teen Camp (ages 14-17) ...... July 10-17 Teen II (ages 13-17) ...... July 10-17 Family Camp II (all ages) ...... July 17-24 Rock Solid II (ages 16-18) ...... July 10-17 Extreme Outpost Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 24-29 Surf Camp (ages 13-17) ...... July 17-24 Hispanic Child/Youth Camp ...... July 25-31 Family Camp (all ages) ...... July 19-24

SOUTH ATLANTIC SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTHEASTERN River Oaks Campground, Orangeburg, SC Camp Thunderbird, Chattanooga, TN Southeastern Conference Campground, Hawthorne, FL Junior Bible/Summer Camp (ages 8-17) ...... June 26-July 3 Camp Orientation ...... July 3-11 Junior Camp ...... July 10-16 Basketball Camp (ages 8-17) ...... TBA Conference Camporee ...... July 8, 9 Summer Camp ...... July 10-23 Friendship Camp (ages 6-17) ...... July 10-16 Sports Camp (ages 6-17) ...... July 17-23

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