isitorUNION CONFERENCE • APRIL 15, 1984 COLUMBIA UNION CONEERENCE 5427 Twin Knolls Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 PHONE: Baltimore (301) 997-3414 Washington (301) 596-0800

President W. 0. Coe Secretary L R Palmer Jr. Treasurer D J Russell Assistant A E Randall Loss Control R Stretter ASI S Thomas Communication E. N. Wendth Data Processing Milton Connor Education R T McDonald Associates . F. Hoffer, A. Westney Health-Temperance B Pascoe ERNEST N. WENDTH Inner City S Thomas Editor Ministerial J. L. Martell Church Growth Institute Director ...W. Liversidge ETERNAL The exchange of ambassadors with the Holy See in Personal Ministries S Thomas Publishing-HHES J. T. Mason VIGILANCE— Rome has been approved by Congress. On the other Associates . H. A. Fish, R. LaGrone, THE PRICE hand, the school prayer amendment has been S. D. Pangborn defeated. What happens now? Can those of us who Religious Liberty E. N. Wendth OF LIBERTY Sabbath School S Thomas are interested in the preservation of religious liberty Stewardship B Pascoe Trust Services H L Sauder take a break and relax? Youth R Stretter The answer is a decided no. Some private groups COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE are planning to challenge, all the way to the Supreme ASSOCIATION President W. 0. Coe Court, the appointment of an ambassador to the Vice-President D J. Russell headquarters of the Catholic Church. Then there are Secretary H Sauder Treasurer A E Randall some religious groups who are renewing their fight

for government sponsored school prayer. They are LOCAL CONFERENCES also continuing to push for tuition tax credits for ALLEGHENY EAST: M. C. Van Putten, all abortions. President; Paul Cantrell Jr., Secretary; parochial schools and to ban B. Mann, Treasurer; P.O. Box 266, Pine One of the current efforts of our church's religious Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (215) 326-4610. liberty efforts is in the area of "equal access" legisla- ALLEGHENY WEST: Henry Wright, tion. Momentum is growing to open public high President; W. J. Lewis Secretary; J. J. Mack, Treasurer; 1339 E. Broad schools for religious meetings. While the church St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: takes no official position for or against such legisla- (614) 252-5271. CHESAPEAKE: G. Woodruff, Presi- tion, it feels the need to ensure that certain condi- dent; L. Litzenberger, Secretary- tions are met by any such legislation. This includes Treasurer; 6600 Martin Road, Colum- bia, MD 21044. Telephone: (301) guarantees that such meetings are student initiated 995-1910; direct Washington, D.C., area line, 596-5600. and conducted, are held outside of regular instruc- MOUNTAIN VIEW: J. W. Coulter, tional hours, and are on a par with approved secular President; E. T. Remmers, Secretary- Treasurer; 1400 Liberty St., meetings. Parkersburg, WV 26101. Telephone: We believe that there is a basic connection be- (304) 422-4581. NEW JERSEY: R. Boggess, President; J. tween freedom of speech and religion. Therefore, Rasmussen, Secretary-Treasurer; 2160 although we oppose any use of state powers to Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08648. Telephone: (609) 392-7131. advance religion, we also oppose placing limitations OHIO: J. W. Fowler, President; , Secretary; R. G. Lucht, on the expression of religious thoughts not placed on Treasurer; P.O. Box 831, Mount Ver- other categories of free speech. non, OH 43050. Telephone: (614) 397-4665. As a loyal church member, pray for your leaders in PENNSYLVANIA: F. Thomas, Presi- the Public Affairs and Religous Liberty Department. It dent; R. J. Jensen, Secretary-Treasurer; 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611. is often difficult for them to protect basic religious Telephone: (215) 374-8331. ABC, 1287 liberty principles without seeming to be anti-religious. Penn Ave., Reading, PA 19610. Telephone: (215) 375-4264. Pray that the Lord will guide government leaders to a POTOMAC: R. M. Wisbey, President; H. Broeckel, Secretary; H. E. Moog, clearer understanding of religious liberty issues Treasurer; P.O. Box 1208, Staunton, VA involved in legislation they are called upon to enact. 24401. Telephone: (703) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, Be aware of current issues by reading the Visitor, the MD 20912. Telephone: (301) 439-0700. Review, and Liberty magazine. Then when called upon to contact your elected representatives in Con- The VISITOR is a twice monthly report gress be faithful to your personal obligations to let on the work and progress of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in the Columbia those who represent you know of your feelings on Union. Ernest N. Wendth, Editor; religious liberty matters. Never forget Jefferson's state- Charlotte Pedersen-Coe, Assistant Editor; and Gert Busch, Layout Editor. One-year ment, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." subscription price—$6. 00.

April 15, 1984 Vol. 89, No. B

2 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 Education Day, April 28 "Thank You, God"

FRED STEPHAN It was the second month in the Counsels To Parents, Teachers, and school's first year of operation. The Students, p. 165. new building, though not yet fin- The supportive role of the Chris- ished, was already in use. There tian teacher and the school's distinc- were still doors to be hung, walls tive curriculum complement the needed painting, the building was work of the parent and the efforts of not yet winterized, and the the pastor and Sabbath school. "The floors were bare concrete. Lord would use the church school The school day was about to as an aid to the parents in close, the students had com- educating and preparing their pleted their custodial duties, children for this time before and the choking dust from us." Ibid, p. 167. To utilize sweeping the raw concrete the schools of the church floor was settling as the is to enhace and support teacher and students bowed the work to be ac- their heads for the benedic- complished in the home tion. A young girl, experi- and church. encing church school Just as public educa- for the first time, tion is one of the fun- prayed, "Thank you, damental supports of God, for this wonderful a democratic society, school." leadership. Christian education We can offer the same prayer of Parents and is a foundation for thanks for 1,238 Seventh-day church members the Christian society. Adventist elementary schools and have been com- Our world today needs academies in North America. An missioned by our skilled craftsmen and excellent academic program and the Lord to be responsi- competent professionals; development of a Christlike ble and accountable for but, more importantly, it needs character are complementary goals. the children He has given spiritually committed indi- Discipline is considered the us. We are to feed, clothe, viduals—disciples of Christ. number one problem in public love them, and to provide "The beauty and virtue of the education today. That is not the for their education and spiritual word of God have a transforming in- situation in Seventh-day Adventist needs. "Nothing is of greater impor- fluence upon mind and character; schools. A Christian school has a tance than the education of our the sparks of heavenly love will fall unique philosophical base and is not children and young people. The upon the hearts of the children as an punitive. Built upon the concept of church should arouse, and manifest a inspiration. We may bring hundreds love, Christian educators teach self- deep interest in this work." and thousands of children to Christ if discipline and self-control. The we will work for them." Ibid, p. 172. development of character furnishes Providing education that fits young the church with men and women Christians to take their place in qualified to act in positions of society requires a tremendous in- vestment on the part of parents and churches. It requires sacrifice. In an Fred R. Stephan is the North increasingly materialistic society, we American Division executive must determine to preserve the secretary for grades K-12. spiritual heritage granted to us. *

VISITOR, Apri115, 1984 3 Capital Health Cente:

"You Adventists are the closest to Publishing Association, began the medical missionaries put on the the Bible of any religious group I Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist whole armor of God and go forth to know," commented a non-Advent- Church. Believing Ellen White's proclaim the gospel message. A ist minister as he, with nearly 500 statement that "the medical mis- decided message is to be pro- others March 3 and 4, got a free sionary work should be a part of claimed in Washington. The health appraisal at the Capital the work of every church of our trumpet is to be given a certain Health Center booth at Washington land" (6T 289), they also began a sound." Ev., p. 395-397. Believing D.C.'s Health Exposition. medical clinic for the poor and that the Lord will bless again as the The Capital Health Center, a joint needy just two doors from the medical and the gospel work are venture of the Hyattsville church church, calling it the "Prince combined, the 4,200 square foot and Hartland Institute of Virginia, George's Health Clinic." Through clinic has been refurbished, re- opened its doors to the public on the depression and on up until named, and reopened. Today a February 14, 1984. The express pur- 1972, the clinic served the com- new sign appears on the front of pose of this adventure is to spread munity well and the Lord blessed. the clinic entilted the "Capital the gospel to the Washington, D.C., The Hyattsville church grew, and Health Center." area through the gospel medical spawned three other churches that The Lord has worked miracles all missionary approach. today are all bigger than the parent the way. At the same time the Fifty years ago F.D. Nichol, then church itself. Health Center was opening, the associate editor of the Review and Today Hyattsville church is again church was also in the process of Herald, along with several workers doing something that it hasn't done purchasing the property that from the Review and Herald for ten years. It is doing full-time separated it from its parking lot and medical missionary work. For the clinic. The clinic committee was Marshall 1. Grosboll is the pastor of past two years many church moving forward by faith to reach its the Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist members diligently prayed for the February 14 deadline for opening, Church. revival of the Holy Spirit, and even- but there was no money, most of tually the Lord directed the church members had sacrificed them to this statement: all they could. Then, at just the "I have been writing critical moment, when the Lord much in regard to the would have to supply the need or need of making more the work stop, $10,000 was unex- decided efforts in pectedly received from a concerned Washington, D.C. ... family in Arizona who had heard Let the work of teaching about the project, and it was just and healing be com- the amount needed! bined. Let ministers and The Lord also sent the personnel ter id Wurs Dav Cover photos: (top) Volunteer Carlos Gieuts-Bonilla, a medical supplier, coaches Laszlo Pinter in giving his best for a lung func- tion test. Charles Shryock IV (bottom left) looks confident as Hartland Institute student, Teresa Quinn, takes his blood pressure. Registered dietition Heather Houch (bottom right) gives nutrition counseling to photographer David Wurster.

4 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 begins outreach MARSHALL J. GROSBOLL

needed: Dr. Warren Peters, a rehabilitation, a live-in program is tracted many, and each person was vascular surgeon from Spokane, offered at the Hartland Health counseled following his or her Washington, was directed by the Center in Rapidan, Virginia. Future appraisal and given a Happiness Lord to the work in the east. He goals of the clinic are a van ministry Digest (a special edition of Steps to has become the medical director of and a vegetarian restaurant. Christ) to help with their spiritual the center. Ronda Potterton, R.N., Every Tuesday night is set aside health. Six hundred copies were and Heather Houck, R.D., both for community health programs. A given out. from the west coast, have also Catholic lawyer who has been It was noted that more and more joined the staff. attending the stress control program people are becoming favorably The clinic opened as planned on has become so excited about the acquainted with Seventh-day February 14. The first individual center that he has volunteered to Adventists. One typical comment by who went through saw an adver- do some of the clinic's legal work a woman passing through was: "Oh tisement for books from the Home free, in return for what the center yes, you have that woman called Health Education Service and sent has done for him. The way Christ is 'White'. Isn't that amazing that she in a request card. When Joe the center of all that is done greatly knew all that at the turn of the Graves, a Hyattsville member and a impressed him. century!" literature evangelist, visited the indi- The clinic is fast becoming a part The hope of the Hyattsville vidual and sold him a set of books, of the health care scene of the D.C. Seventh-day Adventist Church is the non-Adventist couldn't say area. A health fair that attracted the that the Lord will use the Capital enough good things about the attention of professionals from the Health Center to further the clinic. D.C. Heart Association, Cancer knowledge of our health message Today the clinic is not primarily Society, and health care consumers and to bring hundreds and for the poor and needy, as in the from the community was held in thousands of people to a new and past, but for all classes—medicare, the center the Sunday following its total conversion experience with insurance, and private-pay patients, opening. And at the Health Expo the Lord. * along with those who are unable to mentioned in the open- pay. Along with the general ing paragraph, which physicals, cancer screening, cardiac was held at the Sheraton tests, and minor surgery; such ra- Inn in downtown Wash- tional therapies as water treatments ington, the Capital (hydrotherapy), diet counseling, and Health Center's booth Bible studies are given. The clinic's was one of the best at- emphasis is on the prevention of tended at the conven- disease and its goal is to win souls. tion. Free computer For those needing more extensive health appraisals at-

IMMO NM.. ININIMIENI IIIMEMEN1111 /=• 4M• 1i..., , Aft. IIIIIIPIIIIIIIIIII_,MI-. I CAPITAL HEALTH CENTER Gene Kenaston (far left), on the treadmill, receives encourage- ment from Ronda Patterton, R.N., and Dr. Warren Peters. W. Francis Norcott, General Conference Temperance Department, evaluates computerized health/age appraisals (bottom left) for Sharon and Larry Crews. Capital Health Center (near left) in Hyattsville. Margaret Rohrbaugh (in pink) and Catherine Graves (above) review features of the booth at the Washington, D.C., Health Exposition.

VISITOR, April 15, 1984 5 Pennsylvania Sheldon Seltzer, Correspondent

BMA's auto service of running the program. Blue center is equipped for Mountain Academy is the only Adventist academy in the na- training and service tion operating such an The Blue Mountain Acad- automotive service center. emy Automotive Service Recently, a new dynomo- Center is a modern, well- meter was added to the center. equipped, automotive service The mechanics can now facility, which operates as a analyze the various com- training ground for future auto ponents and systems of a motor vehicle while simulating mechanics and as a business Student David Stone removes damaged parts from vehicle being repaired in for vehicles needing mechan- road conditions at preset BMA's auto body shop. ical repair. speeds. All of this is done Under the direction of Dan without the vehicle leaving the of equipment could assist Brown, manager, students are shop. Diagnostic work is made students in their training, Students were involved taught the requisite skills that more simple and accurate. The Brown replied, "The dynomo- throughout the entire service. could lead them to career purchase and installation costs meter will give students Upper elementary students opportunities. for a dynomometer usually 'hands-on' experience with were responsible for prayer, Automotive maintenance totals more than $80,000. The the latest diagnostic equip- welcome, offering, and usher- and repair work done on academy was able to purchase ment. This experience will pro- ing. The scripture was given by vehicles brought to the center and install theirs at a price well vide the students with more a speech choir of the middle by individuals in the commu- under one-tenth of the normal complete vocational training elementary level. The lower nity help generate the neces- total cost. and will give them advantages elementary sang the prayer sary income to offset the costs When asked how this piece in the job market of the response and closing hymn. future." Special music was a flute The academy has, for some solo by Kenneth Kelly, accom- time, sought to secure a panied by Milla Smith. They license for inspecting motor are teachers in the upper and vehicles for the Common- middle levels, respectively. wealth of Pennsylvania. In the Instead of a sermon, Dr. last several months, efforts to LaBard and Principal Melva that end have borne results. Perry presented a dialogue of The center now officially in- the historical and philosophi- spects cars for the state at a cal background of Seventh-day reasonable price. Adventist education. Also Thoroughness, fairness, and discussed were the various customer satisfaction are the structures of the elementary aims of the inspectors at BMA. school, financial support, and Only qualified, full-time the relevance of Christian mechanics are permitted to in- education for today's young spect motor vehicles. As people.

Dan Brown, the automotive center's manager, analyzes a truck's performance on Brown suggests, attaining At the end of the dialogue BMA's recently acquired dynomometer. these goals will open new supportive response of a doors to potential business number of church members growth. It is the academy's indicated Christian education plan that emphasis given to is moving ahead in the Harris-

.1•16.4.044.6918111. practical vocational training burg-Hershey area. This school here at BMA will equip young year is a result of faith people for future service for in action. The school board God and his fellow man. planned to increase the staff HAMLET CANOSA from two to three with a hoped Vice-principal for increase in students. Their faith was rewarded with an enrollment of forty-seven. Christian education The young people of this is emphasized by area are becoming familiar with structure and processes Harrisburg church involved in a church service. "Christian Education" was As they take an active part, the presented by the student body, services become more mean- staff, and Dr. Lee LaBard of the ingful to them. i:••• Brakes on the Pennsylvania Conference's pickup truck are worked on by student Harrisburg school at the wor- MELVA PERRY Jonathan Perry. ship service on January 28. Principal

6 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 Family seminars the distribution of clothing in cooperation with the Office of attract community Emergency Management. Potomac Seminars were conducted by The audience was informed Rudy Dolinsky, Correspondent Allentown church in celebrat- that 661 persons were helped ing its "100th Year of Service" in 1983. Needy individuals in IIW follow-up to the community. the area received 5,685 articles seminars continue Forty-four adults attended of clothing last year. The the Compleat Marriage Semi- center endeavors to maintain a in Washington area nar conducted by Nancy and minimum of 5,000 pieces of Three hundred students of Harry Van Pelt, February clothing on hand. the Bible were present for the 16-19. Local newspaper and Head Start was invited to third It Is Written seminar con- radio advertising attracted take advantage of the center's ducted at the Capital Memorial couples from neighboring benefits. church on January 28, by churches and from the com- Elders George Vandeman and munity. One couple attending Roland Lenhoff. George and Rebecca Digel their first program said, "This SDAs race in Follow-up seminars have seminar is a direct answer to been continuing in the Wash- at Columbia Union College, our prayer." St. Patty's Run ington area churches since the Griffin began denominational Couples engaged and those Seventh-day Adventist run- first It Is Written seminar was service in 1965 in the Penn- married for almost 40 years ners participated in the fourth held at the Washington Con- sylvania Conference. He was were in the group. "We're annual St. Patty's Run, Sunday, vention Center on September assistant manager of the really happy that the Van Pelts March 18 at Oley, Penn- 24 and 25. Adventist Book Center. He has could come to Allentown," sylvania. They were among Doris Miller and her daugh- served in various Adventist said Pastor Derek Morris. more than 3,000 entrants in ter, Martha, were baptized on Book Centers and as assistant "Building strong families is an the ten-mile run and 2,000 in December 3 as a result of the treasurer of the Kansas Con- important part of building a the 3.1-mile run. meetings. ference, and business manager caring, growing church." Pastor Hubert Morgan of the of Oak Park Academy prior to A Divorce Recovery Seminar Sayre and Canton churches moving to Potomac. conducted by David White, finished first in the 60 to 69 age New personnel The Griffins have proved to chaplain of the Hackettstown group. Morgan was awarded a be a very positive influence -• Adventist Hospital, drew a trip to Ireland for his feat of join conference large number of community 63:03 minute running time. Several new families have residents. The newspaper sent Heinz Wegand of North Caro- joined the resource and field a staff writer to chronicle the lina finished in second place in staff of the Potomac Con- event. The ten sessions began the 35 to 39 age group. ference. in late February, going through Steve Gatz, dean and Marvin C. Griffin, con- March, and will reconvene on physical education instructor ference treasurer, replacing April 24. at Highland View Academy; Hubert Moog who transferred Craig Brauer, conference to the Michigan Conference, youth director; Phyllis Saun- was previously Potomac Con- Community Services ders of Canton, and Dwight ference undertreasurer and Edris of Leesport also ran in the corporation treasurer. Griffin leader speaks at five-kilometer (ten-mile) event. and wife, Nell, have two sons, Head Start David Dill and Donna Johnson Mark a sophomore at Colum- Charles E. Loney, director of from HVA participated in the bia Union College, and Paul a Community Services for the 3.1-mile run. senior at Shenandoah Valley Stroudsburg church, was the Academy. guest speaker at the Head Start News Note After completing his Evangelist Jac Colon, his wife 'dena, meeting of Monroe County on bachelor's degree in business and their sons, Paul and Jason. February 8. He spoke about • The Washington Seventh- the work of the local Com- day Adventist Church hosted munity Services Center. an interdenominational Com- Visual aids such as a munication Workshop on Sun- "Friendship Kit" were used. day, January 29. Interested per- The kit is used to clothe victims sons from Catholic, Protestant, who flee fires during the night, and Jewish faiths were invited and who need to be clothed at to attend. The workshop dealt once. with church newswriting for Loney demonstrated how the secular press. Robert Camp- clothing is packed at the center bell, promotional director for for shipment to the Elkridge, the local newspaper, was the Maryland, depot. He related guest speaker during the after- how the local center is part of noon session. The event was a worldwide relief program. supervised by Sheldon Seltzer, As a member of the Red communication director for the Cross Disaster Committee he conference, and Phyllis explained the use of the Beaven, the local church com- elementary school and gym for munication secretary. Marvin and Nell Griffin pose with sons, Paul and Mark.

VISITOR, April 15, 1984 7 Continued their first Potomac Revelation SVA has student expenses of $300, the student Now Seminar in Portsmouth, can earn $1,000 in industry Virginia; with 41 baptisms. The job opportunities work or $840 in campus work. Colons are currently involved Shenandoah Valley Acad- SVA urgently needs 60 in- in their Roanoke and Salem emy is committed to providing dustry workers. The positions crusade. work to help finance your include 40 at Harris Pine Mills, Michale E. Dunn is the son's or daughter's education. 15 at the book bindery, and 5 at associate youth director for the Summer work can give a the Life Care Nursing Center. conference and also serves as good start in earning, by year's The academy will also employ director of the health-temper- end, a little over half the year's about 40 campus workers. Thir- ance and family life depart- expenses. The $270 paid for teen to 15-year-olds can be ments. He and his wife, Judy, summer "dorming" is reim- hired for campus work. have two sons, six-year-old bursed during the following Applications should be sent Joshua and Nathanael, three school year. If a student works directly to the academy. years old. ten weeks (with two weeks' VICTOR BROWN Mike Dunn Dunn is a graduate of Co- vacation), even after food Campus Chaplain lumbia Union College in 1973, in our office, and we know that Andrews University with a his business acumen and past master of divinity degree in experience will be evident as 1976, and Loma Linda Univer- he gives overall fiscal manage- sity School of Health in 1977 Allegheny East ment to the conference affairs. with a master's degree in Robert Booker, Correspondent Evangelists Jac and 'dena Co- public health. He served in lon joined the Potomac family pastoral/evangelist positions in in November, 1983, as field the Ohio Conference prior to Pine Forge Academy vidual or church able to reach evangelists. They come with a joining Potomac in December, receives cash gift from $1,000 was eligible to light a wide experience in evangelism 1983. candle. Various individuals and ministerial work. The George E. Digel began his senior citizens and churches were able to daughter of an evangelist, ministry in Potomac in 1959. "There Will Be Joy" was the raise over $12,000. 'dena feels most comfortable Digel and wife Rebecca have theme of the musical extrava- Mrs. Earle and representa- in a home "with wheels on it." two children, Deborah Sue, ganza presented by Northeast- tives from the Northeastern Colon received his married to Pastor Stephen ern Senior Citizens' Associa- Conference presented this bachelor's degree in Chemistry Dunn of Portsmouth, and tion in Bronx, New York, special gift to the faculty and at Union College in 1964 and John. recently. The Pine Forge student body. A portion will be attended graduate school at Digels were baptized by utilized by the choir to pur- Louisiana State University Elder George Valentine in chase robes. They present where he became an organic 1954 and soon were enrolled several concerts during the chemist in 1965. He worked at Columbia Union College, school year. for Boeing as a chemical where he received a The academy is grateful to engineer. He later served as an bachelor's degree in 1958, his Mrs. Earle, members of the Air Force captain and crew master's degree from Potomac Northeastern Senior Citizens' member of a B-52 bomber in University in 1959, and his Association, and other mem- Vietnam and was part of 105 doctoral degree from Mary- bers of the conference for combat missions. After the land University in 1975. their support of Pine Forge war, he worked as a stock- He has served in pastoral Academy. broker in New Orleans; then positions in the Potomac, CHARLES D. BATTLES attended Andrews University Southern New England, and $12,000 is presented to Pine Forge Communication Secretary where he received his master's Chesapeake conferences, and Academy Principal Cheatham by Vernelle Earle, president of the North- degree in religion in 1976. as ministerial director of the eastern Senior Citizens' Association. Visiting church leaders The Colons have two sons, Chesapeake Conference. speak to Alexandria six-year-old Paul and Jason, Early in 1984, Digel trans- Academy Choir was one of the four years old. Colon pastored ferred back to Potomac as trust various musical groups fea- congregation in Oklahoma and served as department field officer for the tured during the program. Many visitors came to hear conference evangelist in the metro Washington area. He President Vernelle Earle, an guest speakers of the Alexan- Oklahoma and Kentucky-Ten- will assist in estate planning for ardent supporter of Pine Forge dria Emmanuel Temple Church nessee conferences prior to the families of Potomac. Academy, spearheaded the during February. joining the Potomac family. RON M. WISBEY program. She and her hus- Elder C. D. Brooks, director They recently completed President band, Elder George Earle, have of the Breath of Life television a daughter, Janelle, at Pine Forge Academy. They have led Shenandoah Valley Academy in various fund raising pro- grams for the academy. holds A special feature of the pro- Academy Days May 6 and 7 gram was "The Lighting of the Candles for Pine Forge Acad- Plan now to attend emy." Churches had been If you are not coming with a school group, please contact contacted with a challenge to Shenandoah Valley Academy for reservations. raise a special offering for Pine Forge Academy. Each indi- C. E. Bradford C. D. Brooks

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program, was speaker at the preached about preparing for a church in Virginia on the 11th. new heaven and new earth. His sermon, "Night Song," Bradford is president of the Mountain View was presented during the Sab- North American Division of Mark Walker, Correspondent bath worship hour. Seventh-day Adventists. The last Sabbath in February NEELIE THOMAS Elder Charles E. Bradford Communication Secretary MOUNTAIN VIEW CONFERENCE Camp Meeting Application Chesapeake June 22-30, 1984 Robert Skeggs, Correspondent Please reserve the following accommodations for camp meeting at Valley Vista from June 22-30, 1984:

Cabin $55.00 Anticipated Use: RESERVATION BLANK (With electricity) Full Time CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE Part Time Only (check days) Trailer Space $25.00 F SA SU CAMP MEETING (With electricity) M T W June 22-30, 1984 TH F SA _ Trailer or Private Tent $10.00 Quantity Item Price Each Total Full-time campers will be (Without electricity) ► Dormitory Rooms: given first choice. Girls' dormitory (1st floor—men's restrooms) $85.00/9 days S Single Camper— $15.00 Number in family: (Girls' dorm—adults only, 18 years and older) Share cabin with others _Adults Under 12 _ Girls' dormitory (2nd floor—ladies' restrooms) if possible. Youth Preschool _ Boys' dormitory (1st floor—ladies' restrooms) (Boys' dorm—families and adults) There are two double bed bunks in most cabins. Mattresses are provided but Boys' dormitory (2nd floor—men's restrooms) you furnish your own bedding. If you need extra beds, you will have to bring No bedding or curtains are furnished. Dormitory rooms must your own cots. be rented for the full nine days. There must be two persons in Payment in full for housing is to be made with application. No applications the rooms at $42.50 for each person. Third and fourth persons accepted without payment. Full payment refunded if requested by June 1. will be $3.00 per night per person and must furnish their own cots. No cooking will be allowed in the rooms. Meals will be available at the cafeteria on a cost-per-serving basis. ► Cabins: Youth cabins with electricity, 8 beds with Send this reservation and the accompanying check to: mattresses $75.00/9 days S. (Cabins must be rented for the full 9 days.) Mountain View Conference 1400 Liberty Street ► Tents: Economy Prices for Full 9 Days Parkersburg, WV 26101 Tent with concrete floor and electricity $45.00/9 days Phone: (304) 422-4581 Single cot with new mattress $ 5.00 each Si_ Folding chair $ .75 each Folding table $ 1.25 each NAME ► Tents by the Night: _ Tent, electricity, 4 beds, 4 chairs, 1 table $10.00/night 5_ ADDRESS _ Tent, electricity, 3 beds, 3 chairs, 1 table $ 9.00/night ► Personal Tents: Space for your own personal tent (without TELEPHONE DATE electricity; with USE of shower rooms) $12.50/9 days Si_ _ Space for your own personal tent (without HOME CHURCH electricity; with USE of shower rooms) $ 3.00/night $___ ► Trailers: For Office Use Only Trailer space with electricity, water, sewer $55.00/9 days (Do not write in this space) Trailer space with electricity, water $45.00/9 days $_ Accommodation No. Total Cost Trailer space with electricity, water $ 8.00/night $___ Receipt No Trailer space without hookups $25.00/9 days $___ Payment Received Trailer space without hookups $ 3.00/night Remarks A DEPOSIT OF AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF TOTAL ORDER MUST ACCOM- PANY RESERVATION. Payment in full must be made by June 1, 1984, to hold the reservation. Refunds will be made on cancellations only if they are made before June 15, 1984. Make checks payable to: Total Charge Si_ Chesapeake Conference of SDA Deposit Paid S. Support Valley Vista Camp Mail to: LOCATING COMMITTEE Balance Due $t CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE OF SDA with your prayers 6600 Martin Road Columbia, Maryland 21044 and your contributions NAME HOME CHURCH

ADDRESS CITY STATE 71P "Value Valley Vista" TELEPHONE DATE

VISITOR, April 15, 1984 9 time and talents to make the cover Jesus and accept Him. seminar a success. A total of 992 New Jersey New Jersey The baptism of fifteen peo- children came to Vacation Robert Boggess, Correspondent ple was held the day before Bible Schools in 1983. Seven Christmas. After the baptism, hundred of them came from the pastor announced that ser- non-Seventh-day Adventist Tranquil Valley Columbia Union youth leader, vices would begin the next homes. One was baptized. who presented the sermon. week in a rented chapel. A The goal for 1984 is for 1,000 Crusaders present Highlighting his talk was a slide check for $1,200 was handed children to attend 20 Vacation Sabbath services presentation outlining plans for to him by a Vineland church Bible Schools. Pathfinder Sabbath, Feb- the 1985 North American Divi- member to establish a building CHRISTOF W. KOBER ruary 25, 1984, was a day of sion Camporee in Colorado. fund for Millville. Sabbath School Director ceremony at the Tranquility A potluck dinner for Path- Members of both churches church. The Tranquil Valley finders and their families in the are donating enough money Crusaders, a lively prize- church fellowship room fol- each month to pay the rent for Newark Lightbearers winning club of young people lowed the service. the chapel. Each week they represent 18 countries from the Hackettstown, Lafay- EVA MELITI not only attend and hold ette, and Tranquility churches, Communication Secretary offices in their own churches, during talent program presented the worship service. but they help the new group The Newark Lightbearers The church echoed to the Sabbath afternoon by holding presented an Around-the- strains of "Onward, Christian One plus one equals leadership positions until the World International Fashion Soldiers" as the Pathfinders three—a dream comes new converts take over. and Talent Show on February marched down the aisle to Since the 1920s when the first 16. It began with a dinner of post the colors. After the true in Millville attempt was made, the delicious entrees, vegetables, Pledge of Allegiance by Club Thirty-two people signed the Bridgeton and Vineland and desserts representing 18 scroll on the first Sabbath of churches have dreamed of countries. the year and became charter starting a third church in their Costumes were described in members of the Millville Com- district in the third largest city, detail by a moderator. Each pany. Conference President Millville, called "the Holly Pathfinder carried a small flag Robert Boggess, who preached City." The city of 24,000 boasts of the country he represented. the inaugural sermon, was the the largest family-owned cor- After modeling, he placed the first signer, becoming an poration in the world, the flag in a world map made on a honorary member. In a lovely Wheaton Glass Company. styrofoam ball. Musical selec- Tudor chapel of the First JOYCE BOZARTH tions with unusual instruments United Methodist Church at Communication Secretary added a special touch to the Otis Graves (left) and Ed Gang listen to North Second and Pine streets, evening. Ron Stretter speak on Pathfinder Sab- bath to the Tranquil Valley Crusaders. their first Sabbath services The applause was deafening were held. at the highlight of the evening. Director Dr. Ed Gang, the con- Bridgeton and Vineland, Vacation Bible School Michael McHugh walked gregation listened to special with pastor Don Bozarth, Seminars presented to down the aisle with his music by the Pathfinder brass vowed to do something special bagpipe, dressed in his Scottish quartet. in 1983 to witness to the peo- conference churches regalia. At the end of the pro- Elder Otis Graves, New Jer- ple of Millville. The Bridgeton Helen Craig, General Con- gram, the entire group of per- sey Conference youth director, church financially supported a ference director of the Primary formers sang "It's A Small, participated in the worship Revelation Seminar held by Division and Vacation Bible Small World." hour, as did Elder Ron Stretter, the pastor, with members of Schools, and Chris Kober, The public had an oppor- both churches donating their Director of Sabbath Schools for tunity to visit the different the New Jersey Conference, tables with handmade displays conducted eight Vacation Bi- ble School seminars. From February 25 through March 18, interested church members from 21 churches came to learn, and to see and order the new materials available. Craig's presentations were practical, helpful, and infor- mative. She demonstrated new songs to coordinate with this year's program, along with new teacher's guides. Of special interest were the samples of handmade crafts. Vacation Bible School is child evangelism. The new program, "Jesus Is My Friend," Michael McHugh, in full Scottish First Elder Warren Darick signed the scroll as members looked on. (Left to right) from kindergarten through George Vazquez, head deacon; Elizabeth Feller, Sabbath school superintendent; regalia, played his bagpipes during the Florence Tomlinson, theoldest member at 87 years; LaRue Charlesworth, treasurer; earliteen, is Christ-centered, "Around the World" Pathfinder Eduardo Rodriquez, elder; and William Reed, deacon. designed for children to dis- program.

10 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 of the different countries. The enthusiastic Lightbearers A total of $630 was raised have raised over $2,600, a ma- during the evening. All the jor portion of their anticipated monies collected were added expenses for the great week at to funds for the 1985 North Camp Hale, Colorado! American Division Camporee GRACE JENNETT in Colorado. Newark Lightbearers Director Ohio Gerry Fisher, Correspondent

Disciples of the Marietta church study for witnessing program.

witnessing program called D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E., "Doing In Ser- Terri Kiles. Gifts were given to vice Christ's Intended Plan to Pastor Dave Scheider and wife Lovingly Evangelize." Beverly, an English teacher at Through systematic Bible Spring Valley Academy, in an- markings, study guides, ticipation of the birth of their lessons, and exposure to the first child, Jessica Elaine, born step-by-step approach of the 20th of March. leading a person to Jesus Pastor Reiner (left) with Bettie and Glen Whitacre on their baptismal day. Christ, individuals are prepar- ing to step out in faith. Marietta Piece of paper on bank Brown notified Pastor Cordell mailed out 1,700 Bible study Reiner who contacted the request cards through a plan floor leads to baptism Whitacres. He invited them to developed by Elder Jim Glen Whitacre picked up a church on the Sabbath after Stevens, conference coor- piece of paper from the floor of Thanksgiving. dinator for evangelism. the bank where he works. A The Whitacres were bap- Thirty-six individuals have familiar name caught his tized on February 18, after requested Bible studies. eye—H.M.S. Richards. The re- studying with Pastor Reiner. Another mailing of 1,200 re- quest card for New Life Bible They are continuing the Voice quest cards was planned for Guides was mailed to the of Prophecy lessons of Daniel mid March. Voice of Prophecy, and Glen and the Revelation. A piece of The members are excited to and his wife, Bettie, completed paper in June, 1983, led to a see interests develop. In the series of lessons. The card total commitment of two lives Marietta and Bartlett, men and he picked up opened a new unto the Lord. women are learning to witness way of life for the Whitacres. ALICE IDLE successfully. Pastor Dave and Beverly Scheider sam- ple fruit pies at Miamisburg family The Voice of Prophecy called Communication Secretary MICHAEL PIONKOWSKI open house. the church about Whitacres' in- Pastor terest, and the Piqua church Marietta and Bartlett "No one can say we don't school teacher, Mrs. Brown, laymen develop into have a growing church," phoned them. Bettie was home Active congregation remarked Scheider in discuss- D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E.s from work recovering from the anticipates needs of ing the rapidly increasing flu. Sensing her interest, Mrs. The Marietta and Bartlett children's departments. Goals churches have begun a continuous expanding are being met to keep this ac- The 140-member Miamis- tive congregation expanding. burg congregation averages LYNDA SEIDEL one child for every two adults. Communication Secretary The potential increased membership of approximately Conference building 70 members has inspired church leaders to fill the needs projects have skilled of the youngest children. A consultant on call nursery Sabbath school is Elder Norman Meager will operated for those aged render service for one year as newborn to 18 months. consultant to churches in- Church families enjoyed tasty volved in building projects. He fruit pies at an open house will be available to all con- Bartlett church disciples learn evangelism techniques. sponsored by Drs. Paul and ference churches or schools -0

VISITOR, April 15, 1984 11 Continued needing his specific skills. Ten reference manual for res- the Catholic University of churches are already piratory therapists. CUC is America. benefiting from his guidance. mentioned on the title page, Computer science instructor Meager has 30 years of with special thanks given to Randy Jacobson co-authored building experience. He Sandra Blair, program director, the article, "The TRS-80 Model served on the General Con- and Bob Young, medical 16B with Xenis" in the January ference advisory committee technology instructor. 1984 issue of Byte. This for churches and schools. A book by faculty member publication is considered the As former pastor of the Paula Lewis, Coping With most widely read computer Akron church, Meager is Bereavement, will soon be science magazine in circula- acquainted with the needs of published by Prentice Hall. tion. Jacobson teaches such the Ohio Conference. We are Lewis, an instructor in the courses as "Beginning COBOL pleased to add this service to nursing department, has Programming," Systems expanding churches. designed the book to offer Analysis and Design," "Ad- Norman Meager will serve as consult- JOHN FOWLER ant for church and school building coping strategies to individuals vanced Computer Projects," President tasks. faced with loss. A 1971 "Data Base Design," and graduate, Lewis also holds a "Programming Languages." Master's degree in psychiatric BARBARA SUDDARTH Faith For Today's mental health nursing from College Relations Westbrook Hospital can be seen in the General News Cleveland, Ohio, area Education office that more than 90 percent of on Group W Cable, Channel 7, the children from Adventist presents new symbol homes choose to continue as Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. What's the central theme of baptized members of our Adventist education? And church if they've been what's its foundation? educated in SDA schools. These two questions are When Adventist children are graphically answered in the educated in public schools, new symbol recently de- only 30 percent continue in College News veloped for the North Ameri- active church membership. can Division Office of Educa- Doesn't an evangelistic pro- tion. gram as important as that of CUC rewards invaluable dimension of Created by Concerned Com- Adventist education deserve education. munications of California, the our continued encourage- student effort In "Awards Chapel" on new symbol shares the message ment? Your prayers and finan- Two recent programs at Co- March 19, CUC honored stu- of the uniqueness of Adventist cial support are needed lumbia Union College hon- dents with scholarships appli- education. It focuses on Christ throughout the year. ored students and their aca- cable to next year's school as the central theme of all our demic achievements. bills. Alumni Association Presi- educational activities. It also New president CUC recognized its 111 pro- dent Clarence Dunbebin, and features the open scriptures as spective graduates in a special various academic depart- the foundation for our system of for Andrews convocation on February 27. ments, awarded $51,600 to education. W. Richard Lesher, a general Keynote speaker Martha 129 students chosen on the The new symbol will be ap- vice president of the General Church, president of Hood basis of academic merit, pearing throughout North Conference, has assumed College, applauded the vast citizenship, and need. America on various printed responsiblity as president of educational oportunities in the TRINA J. MAGI material produced by local Andrews University on April 1. United States. She says, "In College Relations and union . conference and He has a Doctor of Philo- this country anyone with com- division offices of education. sophy degree in religious mitment can move into college Whenever this new symbol is education from New York by using his/her power of CUC faculty receives seen it should remind us of the University, New York City, choice," unlike in countries national attention tremendous evangelistic po- which he received in 1970. He such as China, where univer- tential which exists through earned a Master of Arts degree sities have been reopened just for published works our Adventist education in Old Testament studies from recently. Three members of the Co- system of North America. Andrews University in 1964, Seniors are headed into new lumbia Union College faculty The importance of Adventist and a bachelor of theology and often undefined careers recently published their works education is indicated by degree in 1946 from Atlantic and they must therefore be and received attention on the statistics which demonstrate Union College. "risk-takers" and "trend- national level. After his basic ministerial setters," according to Church. Dana Oakes, a teacher in the experience, he and his family She praised CUC's liberal arts respiratory therapy depart- served in the Middle East, program for its balanced and ment, has written a book en- where his responsibilities in- thorough career preparation, titled A Clinical Pocket Guide cluded mission and school ad- and views the emphasis on to Respiratory Care. The book EDUCA-I0 ministration. Upon his return Christian friendships as an is currently marketed as a to the United States, he taught

12 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 Learn On Vacation This Summer Make your vacation a learning one this summer, and let us at Columbia Union College help, Spend a week or two at our Biological Field Station in the quiet and beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Study about plants, watch birds or learn about insects in the peace and quiet of God's Second Book—nature. Courses begin June 24 and continue weekly through the end of July, and can be taken for no credit or for college credit. Credit earned can apply to regular college work, certification maintenance or for graduate credit. Contact Columbia Union College today and plan your vacation now. Write: Dr. Anthony Futcher, Columbia Union College Biology Department, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Or call collect: 301-891-4008.

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44 Hispanic pastors under the directorship of Dr. religion at Antillian College in Sharlene Tessler. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Com- begin new This professional program is pleting this study was a course degree program designed for pastors whose in cross-cultural communica- Representatives from the duties make it impossible to tion, taught by Dr. Lynn Sauls, Columbia Union were among study at the seminary for ex- academic dean and professor 44 Hispanic pastors from the tended periods. They will at- of English at Atlantic Union northeast to begin studies in tend a one-week intensive College, and Elder Pedro Geli the first bicultural and bilingual seminar each January in the Jr., assistant to the president of external degree seminary pro- New York area, a two-week the Atlantic Union for His- gram offered in North seminar on the campus of panic ministries. America. They met at the Atlantic Union College early The next seminar will be con- Greater New York Conference each summer, and complete ducted on the campus of Atlan- office in Manhasset, New assignments for classes at tic Union College May 27 to York, during the week of home between seminars until June 7. The Columbia Union is January 15. the degree requisites are met. also planning a special meeting Andrews University is offer- Emphasis for the first seminar for the Hispanic pastors in the W. Richard Lesher ing the Master of Arts degree in was a course on public union May 7 and 8 at the union pastoral ministry through the evangelism for Hispanics, office. at Atlantic Union College, Center for Continuing Educa- taught by Dr. Salim Japas, resi- J. LYNN MARTELL where he also directed the tion at Atlantic Union College, dent dean and professor of Ministerial Association Director summer school program and was assistant to the president. His recent responsibilities as a vice president of the General Conference included the Biblical Research Institute, which requires that he travel to international Bible con- ferences held in most of the world divisions; chairman of the board of trustees of Middle East College; coordinator of the Middle East Union; and an advisory trustee of Andrews University. Hispanic pastors began their studies in North America's first bicultural and bilingual external degree seminary program.

VISITOR, April 15, 1984 13 Andrews sponsors Finland presently employed in, interested in, or architecture study tours wishing a refresher course in food pro- OBITUARIES ANNOUNCEMENTS duction for institutions may apply for The Andrews University architecture the workshop. For information on cer- BURKHARDT, Marie (Chesar); born Requests for placing announcements department will sponsor two study tification and college credit and for April 3, 1901, Newark, NJ; died March and/or advertisements in the Visitor tours of Finland. The tours are open to application forms, write to Fonda L. 10, 1984, Easton Hospital, PA. She was a should be in your local conferenceoffice high school students interested in pur- Chaffee, Ph.D., director, Food Service member of the Newark church. Sur- five (5) weeks before the date of issue. suing architectural studies, and to col- Workshop, Department of Home Eco- vivors: husband, William Sr.; son, lege architecture students. The first tour nomics, Andrews University, Berrien William Jr.; sister, Susan Schornstein; will introduce high school students to Springs, MI 49104. five grandchildren; and five great- POTOMAC the study of architecture to help them grandchildren. decide if architecture is what they really Shenandoah Valley holds want to study, and will leave New York BUTCHER, Catherine L., born Academy Days on June 24 and return July 25. Students LEGAL NOTICES December 17, 1908, Czechoslovakia; will examine Finnish architecture, and died December 13, 1983, Youngstown, Shenandoah Valley Academy Days absorb the culture of Finland. Tour two Allegheny East Conference OH. She wasa memberof the Boardman will be held May 6 and 7. Plan now to will allow college architecture students Triennial Session (Youngstown) church. Survivor: attend. If you are not coming with a to actively study the works of noted ar- daughter, Anna Maria Bizub. school group, contact Shenandoah chitects and to participate in a special Notice is hereby given that the seventh Arnhild, born 1917; died Valley Academy for reservations. architectural design project at triennial session of the Allegheny East CHAMBERS, December 13, 1983, at her home. Mrs. Tiovonlinna Adventist College on the Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Chambers, a long-time member of the Baltic Sea. This tour will leave New will convene Sunday, May 6, 1984, at OUT OF UNION Sligo (Takoma Park, MD) church, was York on June 24 and return on August 9:30 a.m., in the Philadelphia Center, born in Norway, daughter of a sea cap- Symphony being organized for 17, and will also include the same tour Thouron and Sedgwick Streets, Philadel- tain. Survivors: husband, Richard; 1985 General Conference Session of Finland. Cost for tour one is $2,250 phia, Pennsylvania. This meeting is and for tour two is $3,000, both in- called for the election of officers, depart- daughter, Sylvia J. Chambers. Professor Orlo Gilbert of Southern cluding air fare, accommodations, mental directors, and for the transaction CROSS, Paul A., born February 26, College of Seventh-day Adventists has food, and tuition. College credit is of any other business that may properly 1902; died December 21, 1983. He was been selected to organize and direct the available. For information and reserva- come before the session at that time. a member of the Luray, Virginia, church. Session Symphony Orchestra for the sec- tions write to Finland Tour, Architec- Each church is entitled to one delegate Survivors: wife, Lucile; daughter, Nancy ond weekend of the 1985 General Con- ture Department, Andrews University, for its organization and one additional Lou Cross. ference Session in New Orleans, July 7. Berrien Springs, MI 49104. delegate for each 50 members or a major Accommodations will be at the personal fraction thereof. Delegates-at-large in- DICKSON, Marie Brandt, born October expense of each musician. To qualify, Food Service Workshop clude the following: All members of the 3, 1908, Wisconsin; died February 24, you must be currently in practice on scheduled at Andrews Allegheny East Conference Executive 1984, Takoma Park, MD. She graduated your instrument and you must be or have Committee, all Allegheny East Con- as a nurse in 1931 after completing her been a member of an academy, college, The 1984 Food Service Workshop at ference employees holding ministerial, training at Washington Sanitarium and or community orchestra. The greatest Andrews University will be held July 8 missionary, or commissioned creden- Hospital where she worked for many need will be for string players. If you plan through July 26. This year's program tials/licenses issued by the conference, years, retiring there. She was a member to participate or for more information will be directed by Fonda Chaffee, and members of the Columbia Union of the Takoma Park church. Survivors: write to Professor Orlo Gilbert, Southern chairman of the Home Economics and General Conference executive sons, Leal and Duane; daughter, Doris College, Collegedale, TN 37315. Department at Andrews. Any person committees who are present. Shumon; sister, Hilda Fowler; brother, To facilitate procedures, the Organiz- Frederick Brandt; and 13 grandchildren. ing Committee for this seventh triennial DOUGHERTY, Clyde H., born session will convene Saturday, May 5, November 19, 1889, St. Joseph County, 1984, 8:00 p.m., in the Pine Forge MI; died February 14, 1984, Franklin, Academy Chapel, Pine Forge, Penn- VA. He was a longstanding member of sylvania. The Organizing Committee the Potomac Conference Executive shall be constituted as follows: Each Committee and a member of the Board church shall choose or empower its of Trustees of Shenandoah Valley delegation to choose from among its Academy. He wrote articles in Ministry delegates one member; one additional Magazine. Survivors: wife, Fannie; son, member shall be chosen for each full 500 Dr. Clyde; and daughters, Bessie English, members. The person(s) thus selected, Barbara Putterbaugh, and Evelyn Ford. together with the Columbia Union representative, who shall act as chair- GAGNON, Mildren J., born September man of this committee, shall be responsi- 2, 1916, Crestline, OH; died February ble for nominating all committees to be 16, 1984, Crestline, OH. She was a appointed for the session. member of the Blooming Grove church, M. C. Van Putten, President and a registered nurse at the New Paul Cantrell Jr., Secretary England Sanitarium. Survivor: sister, Mary Hellen Wheaton. Allegheny East Conference HAMMERLY, Edwin Clinton Jr., born Association Meeting lune 24, 1920, Salisbury, MD; died Notice is hereby given that there will January 25, 1984, Annapolis, MD. He be a meeting of the Allegheny East Con- was a member of the Grasonville ference Association of Seventh-day church. Survivors: mother, Evelyn Ham- Adventists in connection with the merly; brothers, Malcolm and Kenneth. seventh triennial session of the KELLY, Clayton H., born February 1, Allegheny East Conference, Sunday, 1896, Alexandria, NY; died December May 6, 1984, at 2:00 p.m., in the 3, 1983, at his home in Mt. Etna, MD. He Philadelphia Center, Thouron and served the denomination for 44 years, Sedgwick streets, Philadelphia, Penn- much of this time in the Columbia Union sylvania. The purpose of this meeting is Conference where he began as to elect a Board of Trustees for the ensu- secretary-treasurer of the old Virginia ing three-year period and to transact Education is more and more important in today's society, Conference. He continued to serve as such other business that may properly manager of Potomac's Book and Bible but with the ever-rising price of tuition, it may seem impossi- come before the delegates. Delegates to House, treasurer of the New Jersey Con- ble for you. At Columbia Union College we've done you a the seventh triennial session of the ference, treasurer of the Ohio Con- favor. Allegheny East Conference of Seventh- ference, secretary-treasurer of the Co- We've slashed the price of tuition by more than 50% for the day Adventists are likewise delegates to lumbia Union Conference, and secre- summer sessions-From $169 to $85 per semester hour. That's the association meeting. tary-treasurer of the Atlantic Union Con- a big savings for you. You can take two courses for the price M. C. Van Putten, President ference. Survivors: wife, Ethel; son, of one, or six for the price of three with the same high Paul Cantrell Jr., Secretary Walter; grandchildren, Jo Anne, Scott, academic standards. Catherine, and Barbara; and two great- Any way you look at it, education is a bargain at Colum- grandchildren. bia Union College this summer. Two six week sessions are WEDDING PETERSON, Lorenz E., born November offered-May 8 to June 15 and June 19 to July 27. 14, 1889, Racine, WI; died March 1, For more information write Columbia Union College, 7600 SMITH-DAVIS. June Smith and Dr. 1984, Horse Shoe, NC. In 1812 he Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Or phone (301) Tom Davis were united in marriage at began 50 years of denominational ser- 891-4118. the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Craigan vice at the New England Sanitarium and Gray of Asheville, North Carolina, on Hospital in Massachusetts. Fifteen years Saturday evening, January 21, 1984. The later he joined the nursing staff at CUC: THE BEST EDUCATION BARGAIN AROUND ceremony was performed by Albert M. Washington Adventist Hospital. His Ellis, pastor of the Asheville Foster ministry of dedicated service was Memorial church. The couple is residing climaxed with 30 years at the Hinsdale in Philadelphia, PA. Hospital in Illinois. During his five

14 VISITOR, April 15, 1984 decades of service, he trained many RNS NEEDED in 62-bed, acute-care, physical therapists who now carry on the progressive west Texas hospital. ICU, tradition of health rehabilitation. Sur- Medical-Surgical, OB, ER, and OR. vivors: sisters, Ethel Gilespie, Blanche Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Hour of Prayer Pettit, and Olga Morgan. benefits. Contact: Sharon Nickel, Direc- tor of Nursing, ext. 216. Also needed: RUMBAUGH, Anna Talitha, born Chief X-ray Technologist, Chief PRAYER PROMISE March 28, 1908, Washington, PA. died Laboratory Technologist, and Materials "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in February 29, 1984, Reading, PA. She Management Director. Contact: Person- was a member of the Washington nel Department, ext. 212. Reeves Coun- Christ Jesus" (Phil. 3:14). church and served as a deaconess. Sur- ty Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2058, Pecos, vivors: daughter, Shirley Shoemaker; TX 79772; (9156) 447-3551. (415) sister, Doris Behringer; brothers, Irvin REQUESTS FOR PRAYER Brownlee and Zakok Brownlee; six OWN A NEW USA MERCEDES-BENZ grandchildren; and four great- and thrill at 350th year Oberammergau New Jersey grandchildren. performance. Both at real savings for • Please pray for my daughter who is mentally disturbed and has been in SDA group in May, July, and September. and out of hospitals. • Pray for my husband, my sons and their families, WHITE, Donald L.„ born June 5, 1916, Call Thelma or Henry immediately at Winchester, VA; died February 25, Auto Martin, (503) 474-1881; postal and me. • Pray that my children will be converted, that my house will 1984, Winchester, VA. He was a life- 1881, Grants Pass, OR 97526. (415) sell, and that I will have the power to do God's will. long member of the Winchester church and served as an elder for many years. NEW FORDS-CARS & TRUCKS. Ohio Escorts to heavy-duty trucks. Buy at fleet Survivors: wife, Jeannette; brothers, • I am having job problems and my health can hardly take it. Please pray Bailey and Wilton; and sister, Zida prices (1 or 100). Buy your car or truck at Hepburn. the best price available and support for me. • Remember a lady in prayer who has many health problems, and church work around the globe. Call has been shut in for a year. • Pray that I will find peace on my job, that Floyd Miller, (301) 285-0200. (315) my children will do well in church school, and for the health and 55 OR OLDER? Consider Brookside temperance work in our church. ADVERTISEMENTS Manor Retirement Center. Duplex and condominiums for sale. Beautiful quiet Pennsylvania location near SDA hospital and health • Remember my son who is having a difficult time with his marriage. ADVERTISING RATES food store. Phone (704) 693-3586. (51) • My family and I need prayer because our home has become a disaster. Minimum charge, $8.50 per insertion for NEW, EXCITING LINE of prepared 50 words or less for ads originating vegetarian foods. Dinners, breakfasts, • Pray that I will drive safely, for my mother, and for me on the job with a within the Columbia Union, and $12.00 beverage, baking. All nutritious and "newcomer." • I need your prayers for a nervous problem and for help per insertion for all others. Additional delicious; low in salt, fat, and price. on my job where others are causing me trouble. Also remember my fami- words, 20 cents each. All ads appearing Distributorships available. For more in- ly that they find jobs, and two friends who have lost loved ones. for the first time should be placed formation, write: Vegetarian Foods, through the local conference and bear a 1060 Kahului St., Honolulu, HI 96825. • Remember my sister-in-law who needs help in her work and help in statement of conference approval. Pay- (415) keeping her daughter in church school. ment must accompany ads. Make WANTED: Nurses with IV experience. checks or money orders payable to West Virginia Part-time (weekends or evenings) and 5427 Twin Columbia Union Visitor, full-time opportunities for registered • Please pray for my husband who has had a few major operations, and Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. nurses with IV therapy experience Telephoned advertisements are not for me that I will not be nervous. (preferably IV team experience) to work accepted. There is a $1.00 service with home health agency in the pro- Send us your prayer promises. Address all requests for prayer to: charge per insertion for blind adver- vision of IV therapy services in the home tisements where the replies are sent to setting. Two years medical-surgical Hour of Prayer, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Visitor office. A copy of the adver- the experience and Maryland licensure re- tising policy is available upon request. quired. BSN preferred. Call Sharon Ford, (301) 445-3600, for further information. Adventist Home Health Services, 7676 KETTERING COLLEGE of Medical Arts New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 305, COMMUNITY NUTRITIONIST-Appli- WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY. Capture is seeking a chairperson for the physician Hyattsville, MD 20783. (51) cant must have Masters/Nutrition with the magic moments of your wedding assistant department. Candidates should FOR SALE: Four miles from Camp RD preferred. Will be developing nutri- day on video tape, using state of the art be a physician or a physician assistant. Mohaven. Twenty miles to Ohio Con- tion programs and community support professional video production equip- Physician assistant candidates should ference office, Mount Vernon Academy, groups through health education pro- ment. From $200. Call LeRoy Froom at hold a baccalaureate degree with and elementary school. Lovely 123-acre gram. Call collect, (913) 676-2026, or (301) 598-5392 or write: S.P.S. Video preference given to master's or doctoral farm. 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VISITOR, April 15, 1984 15 Allegheny West and Ohio celebrate Unity Week together

WALTER L. WRIGHT

A joint observance of Unity Week was held by the Alle- gheny West and Ohio con- ferences on February 27. The administrations and office staffs gathered at Mount Vernon, Ohio, for this unionwide special effort to build apprecia- tion for all racial and cultural groups, which was emphasized during the month of February. Participation in the worship service was by personnel of the two conferences. President John Fowler of Ohio wel-

comed the worshipers, and Some of the Allegheny West and Ohio conferences' secretaries listen after com- President Henry Wright of pleting the foot washing ceremony. Allegheny West delivered the devotional message; "Sharing presidents officiated, and the Cup of Unity." Russell James Best, Allegheny West Lucht, Ohio secretary-treas- personal ministries director, Allegheny West president, Henry M. Wright, delivers the devotional mes- urer, read the scripture, and and Gerry Fisher, Ohio assis- sage as Ohio president, John Fowler, Walter Wright, Allegheny tant to the president, served as looks on. West Sabbath school director, deacons. led the congregation in singing Diane Whittenburg of Ohio, and prayer. and Ernestine Simpson of There was a spirit of joy as Allegheny West, supplied the two staffs joined in the special inspirational music. ordinance of humility followed Both conference presidents by the Lord's Supper. The two expressed a desire for more fre- quent interactions throughout Walter L. Wright is the com- their respective territories. munication director of the Elders Gerry Fisher and Allegheny West Conference. Walter Wright, Unity Week Photos were taken by Joyce coordinators for Ohio and ludefind. Allegheny West, respectively, agreed that joy and love were experienced even in the cooperative planning of the event. They also fostered a pilot program in Cleveland, Ohio, between the two conferences' churches in that area. Elder Buford Griffith, pastor of Bethel church, was chosen by the ministers of the area to be the chairman of all on-going activities in the churches. Already, many successful pulpit and church exchanges have taken place. Griffith said his members were overjoyed with the Yugoslavian church's orchestral visit to his church. "Music is universal, and the appreciation of our brethern's

Presidents Henry Wright and John Fowler (behind the table), and Elders Gerry performance was unani- Fisher and James Best, serve during the ordinance of humility. mous," he said.

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