Columbia Union Visitor for 1997

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Richard Duerksen Editor ABOUT THE COVER: Kimbedy Dote Managing Editor Randy Holl Assistant Editor Two toddlers learn in- Amy Chambers Art Director dependence by having Tamara Micholenko Terry Director of Communication Services their own "lockers" George Johnson Jr. Cammuricaficri Intern/Classified Ads at the Friends-R-Fun Child Development The VISITOR is the Adventist publication for people in the Columbia Union. It is printed to inspire confidence in the Saviour and His Center. This non-profit church and serves as a networking tool for shoring methods mem- communty service bers, churches and institutions con use in ministry. Address all child care center in correspondence to: Columbia Union VISITOR. Free to Columbia Union members. Non-member subscription-57.50 per year. Summersville, West Virginia, recently cel- TOWER COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE ebrated its 10th an- TITANIC 5421 Twin Knolls Rood, Columbia, MD 21045 OF niversary. See page (301) 596-0800 or (410) 997-3414 BABEL NEGLECTED Itttp://www.columbiounion.org seven for the story. PRAYER

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VICE PRESIDENTS Discover the "power" of a camporee Hamlet Canso Education Richard Duerksen Creative Ministries Ron Whitehead Frank Ottati Multilingual/ (amputee Director Evangelism Ministries Robert Patterson General Counsel Jesus Mist transforms human life through His church; therefore, each congregi OFFICE OF EDUCATION tion us II guide members into the joy of Christian community—a haven of loving Hamlet Comma Director non judgmental, secure fellowship. Frieda Hoffer Associate Ion Kelly Associate Samantha Young Cent if ication emember Colorado, 1994? Thousands of Pathfinders who attended the "1994 SERVICES Cam munutron Dare to Care Camporee" in Colorado treasure memories of friendships, fun Tamara Mirhalenko Terry Director Mcmgement Infof who', (noes Rtimes shared and programs that were created to touch their lives for Jesus. In up- Nancy Lomoreaux Director coming months, Pathfinders will have the opportunity to fellowship together in two spec Harold Greene Associate Plant camporees. Don Settle Director Revolving Fund As outlined in the May 1, 1997, issue of the Visitor, the Columbia Union is sponsorin Peggy Lee Treasurer Peggy Jean Lee Assistant Pathfinder camporee at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. The camporee is scho Treasury Carol Wright Undertreasurer uled for August 13 to 16, and exciting events are planned, including an obstacle course a Paul Johnson Assistant archery range. Write to Phil Lewis at 1037 Wylie Road, Seaman, Ohio 45679; or call (9. Trust/PARE Robert Patterson Director 764-1117. You won't want to miss this! Assistant to the President Ron Wisbey Adventist HealthCare On August 10-14, 1999, 15,000 Pathfinders from all over North America and 2,000 Pathfinders from around the world will come together for the "Discover the Power" can LOCAL CONFERENCES oree in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Oshkosh is the site of the world's largest air show and will, ALLEGHENY EAST: Alvin M. Kihble, President; Robert Booker, Visitortorres- poodent; P.O. Box 266, Pine Forge, PA 19548. Telephone: (610) 326. host for this historic five-day event that celebrates 50 years of Pathfindering. 4610. ALLEGHENY WEST: Willie J. Lewis, President; Robert C. Lewis, Visitor Every part of the camporee is designed to show Pathfinders how much their church Correspondent-, 1339 E. Brood St., Columbus, OH 43205. Telephone: (614) 252.5271. about them. Each day will be packed with exhibits to see and activities to choose from. CHESAPEAKE: Neville Horcombe, President; Rob Vondemon, Visitor There will be many honor booths available in which Pathfinders can work on and actual Correspondent, 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044. (4101 995- 1910; Washington, DC., area, (301) 5965600. receive honors during the five days. MOUNTAIN VIEW: Randy Murphy, President, Bunny Abbott, Visitor Correspondent, 1400 liberty St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. (304) 422. Each evening, and perhaps the best part of the camporee, Pathfinders will sing praise! 4581. NEW JERSEY: Lorry Evans, President and Visitor Correspondent 2160 to our Best Friend and Saviour, Jesus. They'll also present parts of the evening programs Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NI 08648. (609) 3927131. through music and drama. The young people's presentations will point to the magnified OHIO: Ed Matschiedler, President, Carol Baxter, VisirorCorresponderO; P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. (614) 397-4665. "Power" that is ours through Jesus. PENNSYLVANIA: Mike Cauley, President; Lilly Tryon, VisinorCorrespondent, 720 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611. (610) 3748331. ABC, P.O. Box Since this 1999 camporee is limited to 15,000 attendees from North America, your A 3641, Hamburg, PA 19526. (6101562-5156. POTOMAC: Herbert Broeckel, President; Sue Kendall, Visite/Correspondent; finders will need to register as soon as possible. As a special incentive, the first 2,000 reg 606 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401. (540) 886-0771. ABC, 8400 Corroll Ave., Tokoma Pork, MD 20912. (301) 439-0700. trants in 1997 will receive a special camporee souvenir pin. For more information and tl Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, MD obtain registration forms, please contact your conference youth ministries department 01 21740 Volume 102 Number 14 call AdventSource for registration forms at (800) 328-0525.

2 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Friday nights in Cincinnati Paul Saint-Villiers Trust Services Director, Chesapeake Conference

Contents It was a warm summer evening in sub- urban Cincinnati, a Friday evening. Al- Livin the Vision though I was only 4 years old, I knew the "The GPS Game" Sabbath had just begun because the street- lights were on, lighting the narrow streets 4 by Dick Duerksen of our blue-collar neighborhood. It was a quiet little neighborhood with Exploring God's World modest homes crowded onto tiny lots. Each house had a "real" front porch, the "There's no such thing as a kind moms and dads sat on in the eve- sea gull" nings to hear the ball game or just catch a by James and Priscilla Tucker cool breeze while listening to the crickets chirping. Now that the sun was down, it was time to get my pajamas, toothbrush and Sabbath clothes and go to Grandma and Grandpa Columbia Union Hoddes' house. They lived just around the corner. "King's Castle crusades" Every Friday night, just after sundown, I would arrive at their by Kimberly Luste house, climb the porch steps and ring their door bell. But before 6 Grandpa could answer the door, I'd race down dr^ steps and hide behind the overgrown shrubs. Every Friday night, the familiar Mountain View scene would be played out as Grandpa would turn on the porch light, unlock the screen door, then lean out to survey the front "Friends-R-Fun celebrates 10- yard for his grandson. Just as he disappointedly declared to year anniversary" Grandma, "I guess no one's there," I'd pop up from behind the by Bunny Abbott and Judy Olson bushes and race up the steps into Grandpa's arms. What dear saints they were! Knowing that our little family was struggling spiritually, Grandma and Grandpa committed to teach- 8-9 Columbia Union College Gateway ing their first and only grandson about Jesus, helping me develop a love for God, His church and His people. 10 President's Scope Every Friday night, seated together in their sitting room, Grandma would read my Sabbath school lesson and be sure I 11-14 A Healing Ministry knew my "memory" verse. When their "grandmother" clock chimed 8:00, we'd climb the wooden stairs to the bedrooms. Af- ter kneeling and praying together, Grandma'd gently tuck me 15-18 Allegheny West Catch the Vision into bed with Grandpa. He'd tell me stories of his childhood in "Wooden Shoe Hollow," a secluded greenhouse community of 19-22 Chesapeake Challenge German immigrants. I remember stories about a work horse named "Duke"and getting up at 4 a.m. to take the produce to •23 -26 Highland Views market down on the Ohio River ... stories of hard-working people whose life experiences made them eminently more interesting 27-30 Mountain View Challenge than any fictional characters could ever be. Grandpa's stories of life at the turn of the century are deeply imbedded in my mind, as if I experienced them myself. And 31-34 New Jersey Dateline Grandma's gentle and kindly manner, extreme humility and un- wavering commitment to the Lord ARE Christianity to me. 35-38 Mission Ohio Grandma and Grandpa Hodde are gone now, resting in Jesus, awaiting the sound of the trumpet and the call to "come forth!" 39-12 Mount Vernon Academy Eagle But in my mind, they live on ... an ever-present testimony of the love of God ... proof that Jesus is alive, living out His life in ordi- 43-46 Pennsylvania Pen nary men and women like my grandparents.

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VISITOR, July 15, 1997 3 living the Vision DICK DUERKSEN The GPS ame Where would you like to be when Jesus comes?

The acronym GPS (Global Positioning System) describes the numbers appearing on the screen of a fancy new hand-held computer. Wherever you are on the earth, just turn on the computer, punch two buttons and wait for the screen to pin- point your position. Cheap models tell you where you are within 90 feet of where you're actually standing. More expensive computers are accurate within 12 feet, and if you work for the military, your GPS points within 18 inches of your toes. "So what would you like your GPS to read at the moment when Gabriel's trumpet announces the arrival of Christ?" I get some crazy answers... • I'd like to be in Carlsbad Caverns to see what it's like When I ask this "GPS" to fly up through solid stone. • In a hospital ward where everyone is paralyzed. Imagine seeing all of question of children or them get use of their legs and arms at the same time! • At home with my wife and kids. teenagers, I hear • In church. • I don't want to be anywhere there are dead people 'cause I don't want to descriptions of exotic see their skeletons come out and get skin glued on. • Driving a car with the bumper sticker that says: "In case of rapture, this locations in the Alps or car will be unmanned." • In a homeless shelter dishing out chili. on tropical beaches. Me? I've asked God to beam me to a cemetery plot in Loma Linda, Califor- nia. There, under a shaggy old fir tree, is a slab of granite that says, "June Alice Middle-aged folks Duerksen, Wife and Mother." Mom's been gone since 1968, but I know what her first words will be after the angel awakens her: "Who did Dick marry?" typically say Mom was certain I was going to make a disastrous marital decision, so much so that the health of my love life was a regular topic for evening "Anywhere!" while the prayer and breakfast instruction sessions. She was rightfully worried, but now I can hardly wait to introduce her to Brenda and the kids! Imagine ... oldest often refer to the the angel lifts her from the cemetery grass. She realizes it's Resurrection Day. She suddenly remembers her sons and asks about my family. The angel grassy ground above a points back toward the tree where Brenda and I are about to explode with eager joy. Mom turns and sees us, and the entire cemetery dissolves in a friend's grave. In almost rainbow of joyful greeting! When I asked the GPS question in New Jersey this summer, a grey-haired every case, the question man waited patiently until everyone else had gone and then won the GPS game with three short words: "In God's arms." That's even a better answer is met by a moment of than my Loma Linda hopes. After all, I'll meet up with Mom soon enough, but my patient friend got the issue correct. When Jesus comes back, I'm either silence, a dreamy look going to be busily hugging myself or joyfully relaxing in the arms of God. My GPS when the trumpet blows? I want to be so enmeshed in His em- and a smile. brace that all the screen can show is "with Jesus." Dick Duerksen is the vice president for creative ministries in the Columbia Union and editor of the Visitor.

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Exploring God's World JAMES AND PRISCILLA TUCKER There's no such thing] as a cOct [

In 1848, 1849 and 1850, millions of black field crickets were threatening the crops in Utah. And in all three years, thousands of California Gulls suddenly appeared, devour- ing the insects. About 60 years later, during the growing seasons of 1907 and 1908, mice were destroying Nevada's alfalfa fields. Again, California Gulls moved in, fed on the pestiferous rodents and saved the crops. There have been no plagues of crickets in recent years, but gulls continue to help farmers. In the prairie and coastal states, flocks of gulls follow tractors. As the tractors scare up the insects and small mammals that chew on crops, the gulls pick them up and eat them. Gulls get other types of fresh food by picking up lazy starfish or unprotected seabird eggs. And in the right season, gulls glut themselves on the eggs of the horseshoe crabs that breed along the Atlantic coastline. But a gull isn't fussy about what it eats. In general, the gull is a scavenger. It eats dead, rotting fish and other sea creatures that wash up on the beach. It follows boats to pick up the scraps of fish bait thrown overboard. And it finds a feast at garbage dumps and landfills. Calling all the big white birds at the beach "sea gulls" is like calling all small brown birds in trees "sparrows." Lots of small birds aren't sparrows, "The wicked flee when and some sparrows aren't particularly small. By the same token, lots of no man pursueth," white birds at the beach aren't gulls, and some gulls aren't white. To add to the confusion, many gulls are abundant inland. So should we call the birds Proverbs 28:1. water gulls? How about farm gulls? Or mall gulls? Our favorite is garbage gulls because in general, gulls take the easy way out—and by doing so serve as part of nature's clean-up crew.

James and Priscilla Tucker have written three daily devotional books and publish Natural Learning, a bi- monthly newsletter to help parents, teachers and youth leaders use the motivating forces of nature to inte- grate faith and learning. For further information, write to the Institute of Outdoor Ministry, 8771 University Boulevard, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. (No phone calls, please.)

Discovery You may feel a little silly doing this, but it really works! Procedure 1.Find a flock of gulls on the beach or on any other flat open area, such as a mudflat or field. 2.Stand far away from the flock, but in full view of it. If you can see them, they can see you. 3.Jump up and down. What happens? 4.If you've traveled in a car, honk the horn and slam the doors. What happens? 5.Now face the flock, stand up straight and, while holding your arms straight out from your sides, begin to raise and lower them in slow, "stiff-winged" beats. Now what happens? 6.In a short time, you'll see the results of your action. First one gull, then another and finally the whole flock will take to the air. Theoretically, the faraway flock sees you as a distant flapping gull (gulls flap several times before taking off). And flapping means one of two things to gulls—food or foe. So the gulls take flight to see what your flapping's all about.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 5 Columbia Union KIMBERLY LUSTE King's Castle crusades in the Columbia Union Spending Easter Sunday afternoon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was a new experience for me. The Metrorail dropped me off next door and underneath the Smithsonian Institute. As the escalator carried me up to daylight, I was pleased with my decision to visit Washington's "mecca" and tour the Old Testament sanctuary on this year's warm, sunny Easter. I stepped off the people mover, turned to the left and proceeded toward the Washington Monument. I was going to see the King's Castle Exhibit and, hopefully, soak up some Son. I saw the tents as I reached the top of the hill where the monument sits. With interest spurring me on, I picked up a ticket, handed it to the tour guide and followed an informative, eye-opening hour-and-a-half-long tour through various aspects of the earthly sanctuary. The King's Castle Exhibit was on the mall for seven days this past April, followed by five days in Frederick, Maryland. It offered guests tours by trained lecturers of a full-size replica of the Mosaic temple and scaled models of the Mosaic and Ezekiel temples. And during this excursion into Old Testament history, tour I stepped off the people guides brought practical Christian applications to each unique element of the biblical sanctuary. The following are the totals for attendance at both locations in the mover, turned to the Columbia Union, supplied by King's Castle Director Ted Tessner. These totals are based on response cards given to each participant. (Please note left and proceeded that about 20 percent did not fill out a card at the exhibit.). Attendance 14,418 toward the Washington Prayer request 1,476 Re-dedication 1,329 Accepted Christ 291 Monument. I was going Baptism 133

Approximately 300 Protestant ministers and to see the King's Castle rabbis took the exhibit tour with numerous other faith groups. Many Christian schools attended the exhibit along with two public schools, and Exhibit and, hopefully, more than 60 percent of the total attenders were not Adventists. soak up some Son. The goal of King's Castle, according to California-based Tessner's words in a letter to the Columbia Union, is: "That the exhibit will serve our Lord well in helping to remove barriers, prejudice and sin from those who attend and that many will be found in the faith before Jesus returns." After the tour, I slung my backpack across my shoulder, took out my bent-edged Metro card and headed for the train that would take me back to the Takoma Park station, glad that I had the opportunity to see the King's Castle and thinking it had been a great afternoon. In fact, that was one of my best Easters ever.

Kimberly Luste is the managing editor of the Columbia Union Visitor. 6 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Mountain View BUNNY ABBOTT AND JUDY OLSON Friends-R-Fun celebrates 10-year anniversary

The Friends-R-Fun Child Development Center, a non-profit community service child care center in Summers- ville, West Virginia, recently celebrated its 10th year in operation. Over the years, Friends-R-Fun has served more than 2,500 children and families. The project was At the child development center, which re- started for the commu- cently celebrated 10 years of operation, nity and continues to be computer training and skills start early. itlyn Lewis is helped to do a handprint by her mother, Susan Lewis, a community outreach 4 Kellie Olson during the 10-year anniversary celebration. of the Summersville church, with Pastor Larry Boggess as chairman of the board of directors. In 1994, the center became nationally accredited by the National Academy for the Education of Young Children. Also in 1994, a new addition opened that houses an after-school program, as well as the Family Learning Center, where adults can return to school to obtain their GED. And in seeking to meet more community needs, prenatal and parenting classes are also part of the center program. The Nicholas County Community Action donates a van (complete with insurance, gas and driver's salary) to provide transportation for the adult program, as well as for field trips for the children. The center is licensed for 67 children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Director Judy Olson states: "Friends-R-Fun has been a financial hand-to- mouth operation since its inception, but the Lord has blessed, and the doors have never been closed since the center opened in 1986." One of the community board members recently solicited donated time from an attorney to assist in setting up a West Virginia Friends-R-Fun Foundation that will raise funds to assist in the operation of the center. "Within Friends-R-Fun's pursuit of excellence, it views each child as wonder- As two "friends" demonstrate, physical development and fully unique," stated the Nicholas Chronicle in its coverage of the anniversary self-recognition are important parts of growth in the Tiny event. "It seeks to make a positive contribution to the physical, intellectual, Tots room at Friends-R-Fun. social, emotional and character development of each individual child."

Bunny Abbott is the Mountain View conference Visitor Correspondent. Judy Olson is director of Friends-R-Fun.

Adults study to obtain their GED in the Family Learning Center at Friends-R-Fun. Neil and Violet Lamb were honored as repre- The newest addition to Friends-R-Fun, the sentatives of all who have donated to the Family Learning Center, helps adults study to ,tuition supplement fund, which helps families get their GED and also gets them involved in with tuition discounts. Artist Chazlyn Whitlock, parenting/family enrichment classes taught age 3, presents them with a framed drawing. by Pastor Larry Boggess.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 7 news and inf or ma tic

Calendar of Events CU( grads headed to CUC takes large strides at July med school at Loma Linda track and field championship 15 Financial Aid exit interviews Natasha Mironova, WC Communication/ Roy Wu, CUC Senior Communication Major 16 Deans' Council, 3 (every Wed.) Journalism Major Three members of CUC's rapidly emerging track 11 CLEP Travis Losey and Malini and field team qualified for national competition at Student Finance Committee, 3 Meesarapu, graduating the 1997 NAIA Track and Field Championships held 18 Vespers, 8 seniors from CUC's class of in Atlanta, Georgia, this past May. 19 Church, 9/11:15 1997, are long past the Adriel Jones, a CUC freshman undecided major, 20 Weis Library closed (every Sun.) stress of deciding what to do qualified in both the 200 and 400 meters and T.J. NBRC/CR17 next. Months before gradua- Trueh, a CUC senior business major, made it to the AEP faculty meeting, 3 tion, Losey and Meesarapu national competition in the 100-meter event. 21 Admissions Committee, 2:30 (every Mon.) took the MCAT and com- David Peterson, a CUC sophomore physical ther- pleted the application and apy major, had the best showing for CUC this year by Division Chairs, 3:30 (every Mon.) Travis Losey interview process and were both accepted into Loma finishing among the top eight in the men's 110- 22 ADEP summer break begins Linda University's School of Medicine. meter high hurdles, which were run in Olympic Faculty meeting, 3:15 Losey graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Stadium, site of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. 23 Business Club, 6 Science in biology. He also played viola in the New Peterson, a resident of Baltimore, Maryland, 25 Vespers, 8 England Youth Ensemble—something that was of was recruited to CUC by track coach Calvin Dunbar. 26 Church, 9/1 1:1 5 great interest to all three of the medical schools that In addition to keeping up with his training on the 27 NDRT, 1 interviewed him for admission. Before beginning his track this summer, Peterson will play the piano for studies at Loma Linda, however, Losey local churches and continue to develop his personal 28 Capital Summer Session begins requested—and was granted—deferred music ministry. NDRT, 1 enrollment so that he might serve for one "I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity August year as a student missionary in China. to run at the championships. It was a great experi- 1 AEP summer break begins Meesarapu, who graduated Magna ence, and I look forward to going back and compet- Weis Library closed Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in ing," says Peterson. "We all ran hard, and God really Vespers, 8 biology also, will go ahead and start her blessed us more than we'll ever know. When we fin- 2 Church, 9/11:15 long rood towards becoming a doctor this ished running we went back and prayed together as 3 NDRT, 8 August when classes resume. "It's some- a team—drawing strength from Isaiah 40:31." thing I have always wanted to do," she Peterson attributes running track a lot to life. "As 6 Management Committee, 2 said. She first met with Dr. Thorn, dean Christians, we encounter a series of hurdles in life," Business Club, 6 of admissions for the LLU School of Medicine, when says Peterson. "In order to reach the finish line, we 8 Weis Library closed Malini Meesarapu she was a junior at CUC and then talked to him every must number our steps to make it over the hurdles Vespers, 8 subsequent campus visit. Her persistence obviously we experience." 9 Church, 9/11:15 paid off. 11 All Weis Library books due 12 Academic Council, 3:30 14 Capital Summer Session exams Weis Library closed through 8/26 Broeckel on board as new P. R. director 15 Vespers, 8 Gail Broeckel, CUC Class of '86, is the new director of public relations at Columbia Union College. She brings to the post a strong foundation of P. R. and communication expertise acquired as a freelancer and through her work experience both locally at NBC and in California at the William Morris and ICM agencies. For the past two years, Gail has served as an assistant to the director of youth ministries for the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In addition, since 1994, she has taught advanced public relations and public relations management as an adjunct professor for the communication department at CUC.

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CUC sophomore receives junior Florida Hospital position at Florida Hospital already had a long "Views from Summer Porter, CUC Sophomore Business/ history of recruiting out Communication Major of Andrews University the Gateway" and Southern Adventist "Coming back home" CUC sophomore Kenny Martin has a summer University when Gail Broeckel, internship position with Florida Hospital that was orig- Waxman, after receiving a mass mailing Director of Public inally only open to junior-level students. So just how did this happen? "Our students not only have the from Florida Hospital, Relations set out to make them Kenny Martin, a CUC sophomore accounting scholastic knowledge of classes, but they also major, works at Adventist Home Health I'm excited to be joining the staff at CUC aware of the caliber have the real-world experience gained through our Services—the cooperative education experience because I'm coming back home to familiar turf. I Cooperative Education (Co-op) program," says Randi of students at CUC. that helped him to land one of the coveted can remember flipping through a class handbook Waxman, associate professor of business. "I believe Through correspon- internships at Florida Hospital. while still attending Shenandoah Valley Academy that experience is what made the difference in dence and persistence, and wishing that I had the time to take every sin- Martin's hiring." Waxman persuaded Gravel to visit the campus and gle communication class that was offered. Martin, a graduate of Georgia Cumberland speak to the students about the internship program Some of my favorite professors are now my Academy, has already created on impressive resume at Florida Hospital. Immediately, two CUC students fellow staff members. Since I had accommodating for himself. Through the assistance of the co-op applied and were chosen to fill the junior and senior teachers when I was a student, I have always department, he worked in the accounting department accounting internship positions. extended the same courtesy to the public rela- of LandAir (a national transportation company located At least eight other students were considered fans classes that I've taught at CUC over the in Tennessee) last summer. Then, when Martin for each position. Rowena Boccheciamp, junior past three years. returned to CUC in the fall, he applied and was hired accounting major, received the senior-level position. If you believe in a product, you can "sell" it. to work at Adventist Home Health Services (AHHS) And David Otatti, a 1996 graduate of CUC, was The two "products" that I know best are the bene- as a payroll assistant. Martin feels that he was hired chosen for a three-year internship that entails moving fits of CUC and Longaberger Baskets. Since I don't at AHHS because they were impressed with his accom- throughout all of the business departments at Florida want to drive around with a van full of baskets, plishments at LandAir. One good job leads to another. Hospital. I'm happier to contribute to the "positive buzz" Later that semester, when James Gravell Jr., Martin hopes to apply again next year and return of the college. financial vice president for Florida Hospital, came to Florida Hospital for a turn at the senior-level position. My father's philosophy is that if you are to CUC to speak to students about their internship doing something that you feel passionate about, program, Martin was interested. Martin realized then you aren't really "working," you're getting that he had completed most of the required classes paid to do something that brings you joy. I'm so for the internship and that he had already worked glad that coming back home means I don't have extensively within the field of accounting. So, even to "work." though the internship was directed to juniors, Martin decided to apply.

CUC's Columbia Collegiate Chorale performs down under Kirsten Carreno, a CUC freshman, Mindy Leinberger, freshman, Susan Alonso, senior, Shane Williams, CUC Senior Business Major and Jennifer Barrizo, senior, take a break to pose for a picture in front of the Avondale College church during the Columbia Collegiate Chorale's 1997 Australian Tour. Within hours of CUC's graduation festivities, the Columbia Collegiate Chorale, along with the Maryland Consort of Instruments, began their journey "down under" to Australia. Two days later (thanks to the Date Line), they arrived in Melbourne and kicked off their Australian Concert Tour: nearly 20 concerts in almost as many days. Under the direction of Dr. James Bingham, the Chorale gave concerts in numerous churches and performed at one major concert hall and two cathedrals. Their standing-room-only performances were well-received, and the love offerings collected at many of the concerts quite generous. - In spite of their rigorous schedule, the troupe did find time to relax and enjoy the Australian countryside. This included a well-deserved day along the famous Australian Gold Coast, which worked wonders for resting the choir members' voices. The group toured Sydney and Brisbane as well, and spent one of their Sabbaths at j Avondale College. The entourage arrived safely back at CUC on May 23 with many memories and an incredible start to their summer.

Gateway is published in the Visitor each month by Columbia Union College • President: Charles Scriven • Editor. Gail Broeckel • 7600 Flower Avenue, Tokomo Pork, MD 20912 • (301) 891-4000 • hitp://mv.rucedu VISITOR, July 15, 1997 9 President's Scope RALPH MARTIN

The revival is coming

tay Steadman said it best: "Jesus was a source of continuous amazement to his own disciples. Life with him was one unending experience of joy and bewilderment, and they were forever attempting to explain him to heir own satisfaction. They had traveled with him the length and breadth of the land of Israel, and it had been like a great military campaign... The disciples could not forget the mighty demonstrations of his power. They remembered the grateful eyes of those lame, blind, sick, dumb, deaf and af- flicted who had been healed and set free and sent back to their loved ones." Prayer and miracles are a mystery to me. I admit I do not understand them. Prayer is an act of faith that continues to surprise and challenge me. I do not understand why God responds when we pray; I only know that He does. Early in my ministry, I prayed over a dear member with a hip completely eaten away by cancer, and God chose to heal her miraculously. Here was a frail, ravaged woman who could not get out of bed who walked into church the next Sabbath. It was a shining moment that powered my faith for a lifetime. I do know this: To believe in prayer is to believe in God; to believe in God is to believe in prayer. They cannot be separated. One day Jesus was praying There is a quiet revival going on right now in the Adventist church. It is built around prayer. My longtime friend, Ruthie Jacobsen, is prayer coordi- in a certain place. When nator for the North American Division. She holds "Prayer Conferences" for youth and young adults in many places in the nation and around the world. The stories of changed lives and renewed hope and energy coming he finished, one of his out of these well-attended and exciting prayer conferences are thrilling. When student leaders on our academy campuses are deeply converted, the disciples said to him, entire school takes on a new atmosphere. We want that quiet revival in the Columbia Union. We have asked Tim "Lord, teach us to pray, Roosenberg to be our prayer coordinator. Since he's a pastor in Hagers- town, Maryland, he cannot spend full time in leading prayer retreats, but he can encourage conference and congregation coordinators. My goal is just as John taught his to have a prayer coordinator in every conference and eventually in every congregation. When God's people pray honestly and openly with each disciples,"—Luke 11:1. other, powerful forces are released that transform lives. At the Church on the Rock in Rockwall, Texas, numerical growth was from 13 people in 1980 to 11,000 people by 1988. When he was asked about such amazing growth, the pastor said: "I didn't start a church, I started a prayer meeting." David Shibley, the minister responsible for prayer in that church, was asked the secret. He said, "The evangelistic program of our church is the daily prayer meeting. Every morning, Mon- day through Friday, we meet at 5 a.m. to pray. If we see the harvest of conversions fall off for more than a week, we see that as a spiritual red alert and seek the Lord."

If you want a revival in your heart or your church, here are a few suggestions: •Create a prayer corner—a special place with chair, table, etc. •Shut off the phone until 10 minutes after the prayer period! •Don't watch TV immediately before the prayer period. •Talk to those you live with about the importance for you of the time you have chosen for meditation. Enlist their cooperation in protecting your special prayer time and place. • You may need to spend some time in centering prayer as a way of quieting yourself and becoming aware that you're placing yourself in the presence of God. A REVIVAL IS COMING, AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT!

10 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 'entist Health Care in the Columbia Union

Dealing with ethical considerations in Adventist HealthCare

Recently we attended a HealthCare board retreat where cine procedures not traditionally offered in hospitals. a primary feature of the weekend was to look carefully at These and numerous other questions demand sensitivity, the Ethical Considerations and Issues that Adventist prayer, and an ethical balance that would be difficult to HealthCare should be aware of. achieve even if there were no life-and-death decisions. A representative from the ethics center at Loma Linda The church and our health-care institutions are blessed University made a brief pre- to have the Center of Ethics at sentation, including a total Loma Linda University and read-through of the denomi- "The church does not serve as other professional ethicists national thought at this time such as Dr. James Londis, on a number of ethical is- who is now serving at sues. Following this, we conscience for individuals; Kettering Me-dical Center as divided up into smaller dis- director of ethics and values cussion groups. I was deeply however, it should provide integration.

moved as several young 55 Our health-care institu- mothers who are spouses of moral guidance. tions direct all internal medi- Adventist HealthCare execu- cal policy committees to ad- here tives emotionally expressed to church guidelines, and we believe praises for the fact that their Church cares enough to think that we cannot and should not hold them to a higher through and open up dialogue, and ultimately vote position standard than those accepted by the general church. papers on these very complex issues. The church does not serve as conscience for individuals; Unprecedented technical advances complicate the deliv- however, it should provide moral guidance and has at- ery of health-care services. Ethical questions about who tempted to do that in regard to ethical issues in a document should receive treatment and under what circumstances entitled "The Seventh-day Adventist Church Focuses on require study in ways we have not had to face until com- Ethical Issues." This document was prepared under the paratively recent times. They include: those with intrac- auspices of the General Conference-appointed "Christian table pain who wish to die; the destitute whose lives would View of Human Life Committee" and represents their con- be enriched by interventions for which no one is willing to sensus. Much of it has since been voted in several annual pay; mothers with deformed fetuses agonizing over whether councils of the church. If you would or not to bring their pregnancies to term; genetic engineer- like a copy of this document, please con- ing; the rich who can afford extreme measures that the tact my office at the Columbia Union poor cannot; and the increased interest in alternative medi- Conference.

is published in the Visitor cad, month by Adventist HealthCare in the Columbia Union. .gkri45Ftt Editor: Kimberly ionic • Mid-Itlantic HealthCare Liaison: Ron M. Wisbey • News: Ron M. Wisbey is chairman of Adventist Wayne Hall • Regional correspondents: Deborah McCoHough • Robert Jepson HealthCare and Kettering Medical Center.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 11 144415. wer gthics in a el eighbors found an elderly wo- teachings of Jesus," says James Londis, director of ethics and values integration at Kettering Medical Center. "This man lying on the floor in her means seeing each patient as a child of God who is to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of his weak- kitchen. They called 911, and the ness, class status or lifestyle." eeting with people trying to solve an ethical dilemma emergency team brought her to Ketter- e9t means helping them when they are most vulnerable. "I studied medicine in the first place out of a desire to meet ing Medical Center (KMC). After ex- the needs of people," Dr. Schwartz says. "I meet with the family and patient when they are in a grave crisis." As part of the ethics committee, Dr. Schwartz talks with patients amination, she was in serious con- and families about the situation and their values. During this time, he has the opportunity to reach out and help dition and would die without receiving them realize their values, discuss what issues are involved and share what he believes to be right. From there, "we treatment. The patient, in her 80s, said work it out," he says. Many ethical situations are resolved at a patient's bedside by discussing and explaining ethical issues, advising and recommending solutions and mediat- that she was ready to die and did not ing value conflicts within the family. "Being a witness to the importance and power of Chris- want treatment. tian ethics is one reason we have Adventist hospitals. Much A patient was in the hospital with a heart problem. The of Jesus' ministry was to heal people," says Dr. Londis. patient and family had already discussed the "No Interven- "We are to minister as He ministered, doing everything tion Policy" and signed it, saying that KMC could not start possible for those in need." the patient's heart again if it stopped. These two cases highlight concerns facing medical centers every day. At a Christian medical center, we look at these issues somewhat differently than a secular hospital. In resolving these situations and others, medical professionals engage in what is called biomedical ethics. "Bioeth- ics is about meeting the needs and values of individual people," says Dr. Brian Schwartz, chair of the bioethics committee and director of medical ethics at Kettering Medical Center. The goal of the ethics committee is to help ensure that patients and their families, along with the health-care team, make the most ethically responsible decisions. This requires everyone to understand the choices people make and how they see their needs best being met. Christian bioethics involves answering each of the following questions: What is morally the right thing to do? What is legally right to do? What is best for this patient under current circumstances?

oma Linda University founded the Center for Chris- cf tian Bioethics to further promote biomedical ethical education, research and service in Christian biomedical ethics. This center serves as a resource for Adventist hospitals and the world church. "The foundation of ethics in Adventist hospitals is the

Dr. James Londis

12 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 tiara Aospitat 4IV 4vait

Medical students discuss issues with Dr. William R. Auger (speaker for the 1997 Virginia W. Kettering Visiting Professorship) at a patient's bedside.

octors, nurses and other healers are doing holy, sa- "Our Adventist heritage af- cred work. Helping one suffering patient is like helping God. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says "I tell you the :ruth, whatever you did for one of the least of these fects the way we see the begin- brothers of mine, you did for me."' At Adventist hospi- :als, the focus is caring for patients physically, mentally ning and ending of life and znd spiritually. "Our Adventist heritage affects the way we see the be- what it truly means. Adventist ;inning and ending of life and what it truly means. kdventist HealthCare is not a business, but a mission," ;ays Dr. Schwartz. "We endeavor to make people whole HealthCare is not a business, ind enable them to realize their values and respect their freedom of choice." but a mission. We endeavor to The patient's freedom of choice was respected in the !at-her situations. The elderly woman found by her neigh- make people whole and enable )ors died as she wished. After a consultation, the heart )atient and his family decided to abandon the "No Inter- rention Policy" and try treatment. them to realize their values and Christian medical ethics are essential to consider as we laily live the message of Adventist health. respect their freedom of choice."—Brian Schwartz

' New International Version by Ruthie Kerr

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 13 Weild information

Partners; Bryan Brecken- will be coming to the Adventist Health- ridge, president and CEO Care WWW site soon. of Adventist HealthCare; and Ed Woods, president Washington Adventist Hospital of the Washington Ad- ventist Hospital Founda- tion Board. First mini-heart valve operation performed at Washington Adventist Dr. Anjum Qazi, a cardiovascular Adventist HealthCare thoracic surgeon, performed the first mini-heart valve operation at Wash- Adventist HealthCare Now ington Adventist Hospital on April 30. on the World Wide Web He replaced the aortic valve of a Anyone looking for in- 55-year-old man from Pennsylvania, formation about Adventist a patient of Dr. Anees Ahsan who HealthCare can now check was suffering from aortic stenosis. out the network's new World Wide During this minimally invasive and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Web (WWW) site on the Internet. recently developed approach to aortic The new site is available 24 hours valve replacement, the valve is re- Golf tournament breaks new record a day, seven days a week and is up- paired or removed and replaced with Rain didn't discourage the spirit of dated regularly to make sure the in- either a tissue or mechanical valve the staff and community members formation is timely. through a smaller incision. who supported Shady Grove Adventist Turn your web browser to the fol- This approach can be technically Hospital during the 12th Annual Golf lowing location: http://www.adven- challenging to a surgeon. But the ex- and Tennis Classic held at the Lake- tisthealthcare.com. pected outcomes can be well worth wood Country Club in Rockville, Once at the site, you can find infor- using it as the emphasis in health care Maryland., on June 2. A total of 248 mation about the two acute care hospi- turns to decreased hospitalization golfers and 26 tennis players partici- tals (Washington Adventist Hospital days, faster recovery, fewer complica- pated, raising $110,000 (the highest and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital), tions and a more cosmetically accept- amount raised at the event to date) for check out employment opportunities, able scar left with patients. a high-frequence oscillator ventillator learn about and sign up for prevention "Bringing the latest in technology for the neoantal intensive care unit. and wellness offerings, discover more and providing the highest quality Pictured above on the course during a about the variety of home health ser- while reducing cost and charge is part break from golfing are (from left to vices the network offers, read the latest of our commitment as a tertiary car- right): Ron M. Wisbey, Adventist news about Adventist HealthCare and diac care provider to the citizens of HealthCare Board chairman; John find out about Senior Living Services. Maryland," said Cele Guarino, direc- Wolfe, senior vice president at Scheer And that is only the beginning ... more tor at Washington Adventist Hospital.

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Putting God first creates a first

n April 26,1997, the firstgradu- bers from other Adventist churches in ating class in the new centen- the area joined in the celebration with 0 nial of Oakwood College in Bethel. Attendance was good, and each Huntsville, Alabama, was a special day one received a special blessing. for Bernice Adella Sinclair. Bernice is the THOMAS JOHNSON JR. Communication Leader daughter of Newton and Loretta Sinclair, who were charter members of the Hillcrest Avenue church in Dayton, Ohio. Hilltop church—Columbus, Ohio Bernice is the first offspring of one of Hillcrest's charter members to graduate The Columbus, Ohio, Hilltop church from college. The firsts continue. Bernice experienced a mountaintop revival as the was the first pianist for Hillcrest's first youth leader and youth embraced the children's choir when she was a mere theme, "Let Us Cross over to the Other teenager. With her commitment to seek Side." During the week of March 16 first the kingdom of God, He has blessed Bernice Adella Sinclair through 22, the youth participated with her efforts as she graduated summa cum enthusiasm as the guest speaker, Pastor laude (3.75-4.00) with a Bachelor of Sci- Allen Baldwin of the Charleston, Berea ence degree in biology. She is the first and Huntington and Shiloh churches in member of Hillcrest Avenue who plans Allegheny West West Virginia, presented practical and to continue her education at Wright State challenging Conference messages. Pas- University this fall in medical school. tor Baldwin God continues to bless Bernice's com- weeks of prayer spoke to the mitment to Him by providing yet an- youth concern- other first as He has worked through ing their rela- Wright State University when they of- Bethel church—Staunton, Virginia tionship with fered her a full four-year renewable schol- God and with arship. We at Hillcrest Avenue are very The Bethel church in Staunton, Vir- one another. ginia, celebrated its Week of Prayer April thankful for God's message to us through Many of the 27 through May 3, 1997. Bernice of how He reveals how He "opens young people Dr. Dwight E. Haynes, Ph.D., of the committed up the windows of Heaven and pours Dothan and Ozark, Alabama, District in you out a blessing that there shall not be their lives to the the South Central Regional Conference, Lord as Pastor room enough to receive it." By the way, was the speaker. He is pastor, author and Baldwin pre- this was the first graduating class under adjunct professor of theology at Oakwood sented his final Pastor Allen Baldwin the presidency of Delbert W. Baker, Ph.D. College in Huntsville, Alabama. message on RAYMOND H. LASSITER Dr. Dwight taught "Salvation in the "Dry Bones to Live Bones." Communication Leader Sanctuary." Those who attended found CLAUDIA M. THORNTON the study very deep and rewarding. Mem- Communication Leader

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Hillcrest Avenue church burns Obituaries mortgage in dedicatory service

his special dedicatory service was ing. The stage was set as he reminded us held on April 5, 1997, at the of the special charge of the Seventh-day BEATRICE GUILFORD THillcrest Avenue church in Day- Adventist Church to go forth in these last ton, Ohio, where Pastor Andre L. days proclaiming who that God is—the Beatrice Guilford of Springfield, Ohio, Saunders presides. Allegheny West Con- God who made heaven and earth. We died November 12, 1996, in Springfield, ference Treasurer James Lewis was the have come to trust that God's purpose for Ohio. Mrs. presiding conference official and speaker our existence will continue to be real- Guilford was a ized! "To God Be the Glory, Great Things for divine worship. loyal and faithful Hillcrest was organized on May 19, He Hath Done!" 1979, as a result of God's vision given to RAYMOND H. LASSITER member of the Elder Stephen T. Lewis who was then Communication Leader South Fountain pastor of Ethan Temple church in Day- Seventh-day Ad- ton, Ohio. The core of this new congre- ventist Church gation consisted of 17 adults, two where she was a teenagers and six children. Under the past Sabbath leadership of Elder Freeman Davis in 1984, this edifice was purchased. school teacher, Today's blessing is welcomed as God usher, a member has given us this experience—the joy of of the King's Daughters, the hospitality burning our church mortgage! ElderJames committee, and she was a deaconess for Lewis delivered a most appropriate mes- many years and an honorary deaconess sage for such a time as this. His text was within recent years. She is survived by taken from Luke 2:41-49 with his mes- Stephen T. Lewis, pastor of the sage entitled, "Don't Leave Church With- Central church in Columbus, Ohio, her devoted daughter and son-in-law, was the guest speaker for the out Jesus!" Hillcrest, although very evening mortgage-burning service. Dyana and Eddie Shaffer of Springfield; a thankful for what God hath sister, Bernice Hagerman of Springfield; wrought, realizes that we two grandsons, Christopher (Nikki) must continue to be about Guilford and Michael (Michelle) Guilford our Father's business. Later on that evening, of Columbus; a granddaughter, Aimee the praise and dedication Shaffer of Springfield; a great-grandson, continued when the vision- Michael David; two sisters-in-law, Elaine ary for this church, Elder S. Strickland of Dayton and Martha T. Lewis, was the keynote Strickland of Springfield; and a number speaker. He delighted us of nieces, nephews and many dear friends. with nostalgic memories of how God led us and is leading us today. As is his custom, he queried us from time to time by asking, "Are You Out Andre Saunders, Hillcrest church pastor, FRANK BENDER TherW His message was entitled, "True Dayton, Ohio (left); Elder James Lewis, Allegheny West Conference treasurer; Worship Experience," which explained and Elder Newton Sinclair, Hillcrest Frank Bender departed this life April 17, the breakdown of the word "worship." church first elder, Dayton, Ohio, burn 1997, in the Windsor Health Care Center. the Hillcrest church mortgage . He explained that it is best understood Mr. Bender was a strong believer in when the word is divided into the words— Bible study and served as a literature "worth" and "ship." He related that God is the only one who is Worth Worship- evangelist who walked and talked the

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Word. He was a strong family man who enjoyed communicating with people and Teleitha Wright to the rescue gardening as a network. Mr. Bender was born January 11, 1912, eleitha Wright is a 17-year-old young woman who is a member in Bay Springs, Mississippi, a son of Calvin of the Calvary church in and Pearlie Bender, and came to Young- T Gordonsville, Virginia. She is also a stu- stown in 1947 from East St. Louis, Illinois. dent at Caroline High School in Milford, He worked in Coke Plant 15 of Republic Virginia. She is quick to lend a helping Steel for 30 years. hand. The desire to help others seems to He was a member and deacon of the come naturally to Teleitha. When Teleitha heard her school was Alpha and Omega Seventh-day Adventist offering an Emergency Medical Techni- Church in Warren, where he was also an cian training class, she enrolled and is elder, stewardship secretary, Sabbath now learning skills she can use to save school teacher and literature evangelist. lives. The course is 160 hours of class- He was also a union representative at room and hands-on experience. Republic Steel. EMTs are the backbone of emergency service in the Virginia area where Teleitha He leaves his wife, the former Estella Teleitha Wright lives. She wants to be a nurse someday in Cummings, whom he married August 1, the very near future. 1962; two sons, Frank Jr. of East St. Louis JOYCE DADZIE and Achilles of Youngstown; two daugh- Communication Leader ters, Mrs. Rosella Rich and Mrs. Lola Anderson, both of East St. Louis; a step- son, George McNeal of Youngstown; six stepdaughters, Mrs. Cynthia Taylor of New family joins Hillcrest Avenue Zion, Illinois, Mrs. Jean Love of Washing- ton, D.C., and Mrs. Bobbi Reynolds, Mrs. church by marriage LaNita Figueroa, Ms. Romona Cummings and Ms. Debra Bundy, all of Youngs- arrell Wilson and Michelle Hurd town; two brothers, A. B. of Houston, were married by Pastor Andre Texasand David of Meridian, Mississippi; D Saunders on February 2, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Avenue three sisters, Mrs. Marie Campbell of church. The groom's parents, Mr. East St. Louis, Mrs. Mayo Dace and Mrs. Raymond Wilson Sr. and Ms. Sara Wil- Essie May Lay, both of Meridian; 41 son, along with the bride's parents, Mr. grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; Rayfield Knight and Mrs. Nancy Knight, and one great-great-grandson. A step- were present at this joyous occasion. son, Percy Cummings; three brothers, The Hillcrest Avenue church family Otha, Daniel and Matthew; and two sis- welcomes this new family into our church, ters, Mrs. Ozella Norris and Mrs. where they both are very active in their Geraldine Windom, are deceased. He service to God. Darrell drives the church leaves a host of relatives and friends. van and Michelle is a member of the adult choir. May God richly bless their union.

Catch the Vision is published in the Visitor periodically by the Allegheny West Conference. President, W. J. Lewis; Editor, R. C. Lewis; 1339 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205, (614) 252-5271 CM the

Maranatha church takes to the streets

The Maranatha church of Cincinnati, Ohio, took to the streets spreading God's love and supplies for the flood victims of '97. The faithful members loaded their cars with items to assist those in need.

Helen Berry (center in cap) is the Community Services director for the Maranatha church in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Helen Berry (center) and Florestine Gaskins other church members are talking with flood victims. (right) console a flood victim.

Helen Berry (left) and Sarah Jamison of Cincinnati, Ohio, assist flood victims with needed items.

Maranatha church members John and Candace Manuel Helen Berry (left) and Ocie Rucker (right) pose with deliver items to flood victims. flood victims. Giles ap

(A/ IN 1997 YOUR CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • It_

When you, as a Sev- Apollo 13, the astronauts needed to make focal point turned out to be the earth. For enth-day Adventist, take a critical course correction. If they failed, 39 agonizing seconds as the main en- a good hard look at your they might never return to earth. To gines roared into power, Lovell focused church as it now exists conserve power, the computer on board on keeping the earth in view. By not and then try to visualize had to be shut down. But how would losing sight of their goal, the three astro- what it will look like in they steer the spacecraft? Jim Lovell de- nauts avoided disaster. How much more the next five to 10 years cided that if they could keep a fixed point so is that true for the church? Let us each — what do you see? Are in space in view through their tiny win- one fix our "eyes on Jesus, the author and you optimistic or fearful dow, they could steer manually. That finisher of our faith." (Hebrews 12:2) about the prospects for your own local church? I 'resident's guess the next question _OCus should be, "What kind of a church do I want in the future?" These are just two of the basic His last command...our first concern questions to ask when the churches of Chesapeake begin to put together their have heard it said that "The days of More than 50 people were baptized in five-year master plan. public evangelism are over," yet the the first quarter alone and we expect to The answers to the questions will come I evidence speaks to the contrary. Billy well exceed that number in the second from Scripture, the Spirit of Prophecy and Graham's crusades are drawing the largest quarter. The evangelism meetings sched- the basic needs of our church members and crowds ever. Within Adventism, we are uled for the fall are: Seaford—Willis community. Human needs do not change. experiencing record-breaking crowds Dagenais, evangelist; Wilna—Ben Bog- That is why Scripture is so relevant and through Net '95 and '96 satellite evangelism gess, evangelist; Frederick—Jim Cress, ageless in supplying us with God's plan. and through hundreds of local meetings. evangelist; Dover First—Vernon Snow, However, society does change when it As we approach the 11th hour of this evangelist and Baltimore Spanish—Isael comes to trends in lifestyle and habits. world's history, our greatest and most Ramirez, pastor/evangelist. Television (average viewership is 36 hrs/ exciting days of public evangelism are Please make these meetings a priority in wk), computer on-line time and video pro- just ahead of us. The pastors and churches your prayers and remember to support grams, have resulted in a "cocooning" trend. of Chesapeake are dedicated to evange- conference evangelism in your giving. One author has interpreted it as a society lism and are busy knocking on doors, FRANK BONDURANT retreating from the world, becoming iso- giving Bible studies and sharing the mes- Evangelism Coordinator lated from reality and life by "cocooning" in sage in public crusades. During our living rooms. Has your church the first six months, we held "cocooned" itself from your community? crusades in: West Wilming- FALSE PROPHETS We are to be "in the world" but not "of the ton—Fearing & Stagliano, Rev- world." But that in no way means being elation Seminar; Linth- :AMINES isolated and cocooned. icum—Maurice Bascom, pas- Your church, my church, must neverlose tor/evangelist; Westminster & AWLS,

our focus, our mission, and that is the great Reisterstown—Bill Zima, evan- C gospel commission: "Go ye . . ." These gelist; Baltimore First—Ben words of Jesus should never take a back seat Boggess, pastor/evangelist; in our planning and daily living as Seventh- Hagerstown—Frank 0 ttati, day Adventists living in the last days. evangelist and Prince Fred- Paul Saint-Villiers, confer- Ben Boggess, Baltimore First ence trust service director, church pastor, preaches on the On day six of the ill-fated mission of erick—Jack Pefley, evangelist. shares his musical talent. signs of Christ's second coming.

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Maryland Middletown Valley ground breaking

embers and friends of the Middletown Valley church Mgathered on a gusty April (13th) afternoon Middletown Valley ground breakers: Roscoe Barlett (left), to break ground Neville Harcombe, Robe Vandeman, Clint Simpson, George for their new Wennerberg and Karl Bahr. church facility. The members and friends gathered on the 4.7-acre tract adjoining Route 17 between Middletown and Burkitsville to take the ini- Assisting the ground breakers are future church builders Kristen Diemer (left), Joel Wareham, Sidney tial steps in Tooley, Reiker Tooley and Roger Diener. bringng their vision of a new church to reality. While wind gusts reached 40 mph, church leaders were undaunted in their Artist's rendition of the new Middletown Valley church. endeavor. Led by their pastor, George Wennerberg, and local elders Karl Bahr and Clint Simpson, the congregation dedicated the tract of land to the glory of God and the furthering of His work in this world. They were assisted in this special service by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett Highland View Academy workbee and by the conference president and executive secretary. The members prayed July 27 - August 1, 1997 that the wind of the Spirit would sweep through that valley in marked fashion as he Chesapeake Conference Re- Materials & Tools: Materials and the forces of nature were in evidence on tirees-in-Action are once again equipment will be supplied by HVA. that blustery day. Tsponsoring the annual workbee Volunteers are asked to bring some hand The congregation is planning to begin at Highland View Academy. Volunteers tools and paint brushes. the first phase of their building project of all ages are encouraged to spend a Projects: Projects will include paint- this summer with the construction of the week, or as much time as you can spare, ing, light carpentry, minor repairs and on campus, preparing the facilities for the educational and fellowship wing. The cleaning. A list of projects will be pre- 1997-98 school year. Any time that can pared by HVA Plant Manager Dan Lindow members of this small congregation have be donated will be greatly appreciated. and available for review upon arrival at enlisted the help of Maranatha Interna- Accommodations: Dorm rooms will the campus. tional to assist with the project. How- be available free for those who wish to Join us for a time of good, wholesome ever, any Chesapeake members who spend the week. Guests must bring their physical labor and wonderful fellowship. would like to volunteer their time and own bedding, pillows, towels and read- For more information, or to let us know talents to make this dream a reality are ing lamp. of your plans to help, please call Paul more than welcome. To assist, please Meals & Beverages: Meals will be Saint-Villiers, RIA sponsor, at the Chesa- contact building committee Chairman provided free by HVA in the Home Eco- peake Conference. Karl Bahr at (301) 371-5664. nomics Room. 20 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Funds Needed: $82,000. Phase II Total—Construction Cost: NOTE TO CHESAPEAKE at. Aetna $312,000; Pledged/Received: $140,000; CONSTITUENTS: Funds Needed: $172,000. We are pleased that Phase I of the camp For those who are interested, the .,may Camp development was built pay-as-you-go! Your conference did not go into debt to conference now has available the develop our camp! We believe we should Baltimore-Washington Area Day Rar Phase II continue that sound financial approach as Academy Committee report. If you we work to complete Phase II. Our children are our future! Our sum- would like a copy of this 45-page t. Aetna Camp and Retreat mer camp is a vital part of our ministry to report, please contact the educa- Center, nestled in the woods our young people. Won't you please help tion department at (410) 995-1910 Mof Western Maryland along us complete our camp? Send your tax- the Appalachian Trail, was established in deductible contribution today to: Mt. (Baltimore area) or (301) 596-5600 1949 as a youth camp. In 1990, the Chesa- Aetna Camp Phase II; 6600 Martin Road; (Washington area). peake Conference unveiled a major devel- Columbia, Maryland 21044. opment plan to transform the decaying camp into a modem, year-round retreat center. Phase I of the comprehensive plan, completed in 1994, included construction of a new lodge/cafeteria complex, a Retirees' retreat scheduled for October 10-12 nature center, 10 duplex cabins housing he Chesapeake Conference Retirees-in-Action have planned their annual fall 160 campers, a camp store/office, a craft retreat October 10-12 at Mt. Aetna Camp. Speakers are to include Delmer center and an amphitheater. With an Holbrook, formerly of the General Conference, presenting, "Avenge Yourself, ever-increasing demand for these beauti- T Live Long Enough to Be a Burden to Your Kids!" Rudy Henning will present his ful facilities, it is now time to complete witnessing seminar entitled, "Witnessing, As Easy as 1, 2, 3!" Dr. DeShay will present our camp development project. several important health-related topics of interest to all. Plus special musical guests and SWIMMING POOL lots of singing! Built in 1974 by volunteer labor, our Registration, including materials, lodging and meals, is $40 per person, or $75 per camp pool has served us well for 23 couple. (Discounts available for local residents.) Register early; space is limited. years, but gradual deterioration and leaks have caused soil erosion under the pool and deck. In 1995, water consumption RETIREES-IN-ACTION RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM: reached a record level of 700,000 gallons, Name double the pool's original useage. With Single $40 closure threatened by the local water company, temporary repairs were made Spouse • that have extended the pool's life until Couple $75 the close of the 1997 season, at which time it must close permanently! Address DIRECTOR'S CABIN A new director's cabin is presently under construction in the center of the 4 camp grounds. When completed, it will Phone contain 2,800 square feet of much-needed living and working space for the camp City director and his summer camp staff. (This past summer, some of the camp staff had State Zip to be housed in storage rooms!) ❑ Please reserve lodging. PHASE II COSTS ❑ Please complete this form Swimming Pool—Construction Cost: Please reserve meals. and return to: $150,000; Pledged/Received: $60,000; Retirees-in-Action Funds Needed: $90,000. ❑ My check for $ is enclosed. Chesapeake Conference Director's Cabin—Construction Cost: 6600 Martin Road

.4 $162,000; Pledged/Received: $80,000; U I will pay at the door. Columbia, MD 21044

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 21 Hurricane season begins; fessors, coaches, counselors and other qualified sponsors and upon strict stan- 1997 SJA Golf Community Services leaders meet dards established by the Academy. Its cri- Classic 100 unday, June 1, was a very impor- teria for selection are a student's academic tant day for two reasons. First, it performance, interest and aptitude, leader- n May 27, 15 enthusiastic golf marked the beginning of the 1997 ship qualities, responsibilities, enthusiasm, ers from the Spencerville com S motivation to learn and improve, coopera- munity each played 100 holes hurricane season. Second, it was the day 0 that 25 of our conference Community tive spirit and dependability. of golf! What were these golfers doing Services leaders and disaster relief volun- Miss Smith was also nominated and risking total exhaustion and mental col- teers met together to discuss our confer- selected for the Who's Who Among Stu- lapse to play 100 holes?- They were play- ence response to a disaster within our dents in American Universities and Colleges ing golf to help SJA students get their Chesapeake territory. Lay leaders from honors program. new school bus and continue their com- nine churches, representing each of the puter program. SJA now has funds of four major areas of the conference, pre- $23,000 to purchase a school bus and sented reports and learned of helpful Delaware help with our technology program as a resources and training opportunities. result of this golf marathon. Many thanks The featured speaker of the day was to our golfers: Freda Chase, George Child, Lisa Belkin, representative from the Mary- Laurie Cravey, David Fernan-dez, Mark land Emergency Management Associa- Griffin, Dan Harris, Jim Hess, Randy Hull, tion. She shared a presentation on how to Russell Leach, Randy Lonto, Dale Luns- prepare families for disasters. Frank ford, Mindi Nix, Greg Porter, Jonathan Bondurant, adult ministries director, and Scriven and Mark Sweeney. Doug Rennewanz, pastor and confer- Each golfer went out to his/her net- ence disaster relief coordinator, are work- work of friends and associates and told ing together in developing a them of the needs of SJA. Then they asked conference-wide strategy. Our goal is to for sponsorship on a per-hole basis in this have at least one disaster relief volunteer marathon. We also had some non-golfing in each of our churches. Middletown celebrates partners who raised money on the holes that their golfing partner played. Thank Please contact the adult ministries Visitor's Day department at the conference if you are you to these partners and our volunteers, interested in learning how to become a who played an important role in our event: n May 24, the members of the Merle Poirier, Kathy Young, Debra Palmer, trained volunteer. Middletown church in Dela- FRANK BOND URANT John Henise, Del Holbrook, Jim Lanning, 0 ware celebrated a high Sabbath Lori Landis, Carla Starr, Amy Messenger, Adult Ministries Director as they welcomed more than 40 guests to Henny Donald-son, Newton Donaldson their Sabbath morning services. Billed as a and Lynda Craig. Chesapeake student "community guest day," members even A tremendous time was had by all surprised themselves with the success of who participated in the Golf Classic, and wins award the program. Every facet of the morning's many asked for a repeat of the event next program gave clear evidence of careful year. Based on the success and fun of the ana Smith, daughter of Roland planning. And the spirit of enthusiasm event, we look forward to next year's and Carole Smith (associate su- that marked the event encouraged every- Golf Classic, as well as other develop- D perintendent of education) and one in attendance. ment events that help to unite our school a student at Andrews University, was The guests enjoyed a rousing song ser- with the church, home and business com- recently named a United States Award vice, an intriguing Mission Spotlight pre- munity for the good of the students. winner in dietetics. This award is a presti- sentation and a well-prepared lesson study gious honor very emphasis during Sabbath school. Pastor few students can Rob Vandeman, conference secretary, was ever hope to attain. the guest speaker for the worship service. 'Peaking ahead... In fact, the United Following the services, guests were treated States Achievement to a prepared menu dinner. Academy recog- Middletown, Chesapeake's smallest July 27 - 31 August 19 Retirees Fix-Up Week Conference Executive nizes less than 10 congregation, has functioned without the Highland View Committee percent of all Ameri- direct supervision of a pastor for the past Academy can college students. several years. They are working hard to August 20 The Academy se- prove that they are a viable group with August Is First day of school lects winners upon possibilities for a bright future. If this type HVA opens (K-8) the exclusive recom- of community impact suggests anything, Dana Smith mendation by pro- they may be well on their way already!

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Tim's children, Matthew and The family is very excited Shannon, became senior about being called to High- high school age, the family land View Academy. They accepted a position at are looking forward to the Monterey Bay Academy. challenges and adventures Tim's son, Matthew, is a that will come their way as sophomore at Pacific Union they continue to work for College. His daughter, the Lord in Christian educa- Shannon, graduated from tion. A big HVA welcome! Monterey Bay Academy this year with the class of 97. Ruthi, Tim's wife, worked in the business office of Mfg. Shannon, Bonnie, Matthew and Tim 1 m Zytkoskee and his which manufactures carou- Zytkoskee — HVA's new first family. Welcome! family will be joining sels and roller coasters. Tthe Highland View Academy family for the 1997- August 98 school year. Tim was the 4 Faculty return to campus history teacher at Monterey 11-14 Faculty Presession Bay Academy. He has been 10 Faculty/Board Supper employed as an Adventist 13 RA's and Student Leaders return to campus educator for the past 18 17 HVA Registration 8-4 pm years. He served four years Handshake 6 pm as a fifth- and sixth-grade 18 First Day of School teacher in the Idaho Confer- 24 Sunday School ence. He then spent 11 years 28-1 Home Leave as an administrator in the Northern and Central Cali- September fornia conferences. When 6 Saturday Night Scavenger Hunt 13-14 Girls' and Boys' Club Campout 19 Fall Picnic Highland Views is published by Highland 21-24 Senior Survival View Academy, 10100 Academy Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740; (301) 739- 24-28 Homeleave ., 8480; FAX (301) 733-4770. Morgan Hellgren, Principal 25-28 Leadership Camp Donna Bateman, Development Director 23 Highland View Academy

Principal Morgan Hellgren congratu- lates David G. Negley, a long-time community supporter of HVA, as he In tartan tradition, Charles Fowler leads out in is awarded an honorary diploma. Tammy Lowe, (center) alumni public relations of- the opening bagpipe processional. ficer, stayed busy, along with other volunteers, reg- istering hundreds of returning alumni.

Karen Van SanSant Sigler '70, alumni Kendall Lowry, president, gives a '76, was elected warm welcome to alumni president alumni, faculty, stu- for the '97-'98 dents and friends at term. He would the '97 Homecoming Neville Harcombe, president of the like to hear from Weekend 30th birthday Chesapeake Conference, and Robert members of the celebration. Cowdrick, '53, recount the many ways association. If God led in establishing a Seventh-day Left to right: Carole Cameron, girls' dean, is presente you have an idea Adventist boarding school in Chesapeake. check for $10,000 for the dorm renovation project fr or thoughts to alumni Treasurer Sharon Martin Sickler, '71. Preside, share, please Harcombe and Victor Gilbert, boys' dean, share their contact him at appreciation. (423) 899-2950.

Remember to mark your calendar now for Alumni Homecoming '98, April 24-26. We want to include you in our memories for next year!

24 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 WIN

Weekend Highlights

School spirit was evident throughout the weekend The first annual HVA golf tournament was held on Sunday morning, April as this group of '77 classmates and friends were 13, for more than 50 players. The Potomac Adventist Book and Health present to show their support of their alma mater. Food Store sponsored a '97 Chevy Blazer as one of the available prizes. The ABC was just one of dozens of sponsors who helped make this tournament an outstanding success at raising over $10,000 for the dorm renovation project. Left to right: Freshman Stephen Young, Clyde Kinder, ABC manager, and Justin Fearing, student association president, pose with the Blazer outside Black Rock Country Club.

Shelia Smith, '67, tells the story behind the famous HVA tartan kid logo and the HVA bagpipe corps. Randy Fishell, 11 o'clock speaker, was inspiring to the full house present on Sabbath morning.

As always, the hallways were packed with old friends and great memories!

For further information, please contact: Office of Development and Alumni Affairs Donna Bateman, Director Left to right: Donna Bateman, director of development and alumni affairs, registers Kevin 10100 Academy Drive Matthew Nixon, '95, (center) skillfully sinks a Forrester for the HVA Open. All players re- Hagerstown, MD 21740 putt on a very windy morning at the golf ceived a golf hat, sponsor prizes and a gift (301) 739.8480, Ext. 207 course, as teammates Jay Nixon, Carl Show- bag as thanks for their participation in the ers and Reg Woodruff look on. tournament.

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For further information, please contact: The Business Office (301) 739-8480, Ext. 212, or Marilynn Peeke, HVA Recruiter, Ext. 262.

26 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 MOUNTAIN VIEW

1400 Liberty Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 422-4581

What's WHY? How often have we asked that question? If a parent has a child ... happening How often have we asked it of God? Why me? or a child a parent ... or Why my kids? Why my parent? Why now? anyone has anyone other around , Pastor Charles R. Swindoll began a sermon than Christ on the throne Mountain View on II Corinthians 1:3-11 by raising a question of one's heart, he or she is that exposes the raw nerve of need: in deep trouble, and trag- "El Tablazo looked so close. Too close. It edy is just around the cor- July 21 happened so fast. Exploding into the jagged ner. When "the only thing Mountain View Audit 14,000-foot peak, the DC-4 disintegrated with worth living for" is mortal Randy Murphy a metallic scream. and subject to loss, there is President "What was left of the Avianca Airline flight trouble ... dead ahead! August 6-9 bound for Quito, Ecuador, flamed crazily down I remember standing in a pediatric intensive ASI Convention the mountainside into a deep ravine. One aw- care ward and watching a beautiful 10-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico ful moment illuminated a cold Colombian girl with Leukemia struggle for breath. I heard mountain in the night, then the darkness re- her kneeling mother with soothing tones whis- August 11 - 10:00 a.m. turned. And the silence. per to her only daughter to relax and "go to Finance Committee "Before leaving the airport earlier that day, sleep; Mommy will be there in the morning. a young New Yorker named Glenn Chambers Don't worry. When your eyes open, I'll be right hurriedly scribbled a note on a piece of paper there waiting." I watched as the breathing August 13-16 he found on the floor of the terminal. The scrap slowed, and a beautiful girl quietly slipped to Pathfinder Camporee Rio Grande, Ohio was part of a printed advertisement with a sin- the peaceful sleep we call death. A tearful yet gle word, 'Why?' sprawled across the center. smiling mother kissed her, stood up and said: "Needing stationary in a hurry, Chambers "It's over; she is resting now." August 18 - 10:00 a.m. scrawled a note to his mother around the word The lady doctor standing by me was a Hindu. Executive Committee in the middle. Quickly folding this last-minute She was an excellent physician but had no spir- thought, he stuffed it in an envelope and dropped itual way to handle what she just had witnessed. it in a box. There would be more to come, of She collapsed against me and with sobs asked, September 5-7 course. More about the budding of a lifelong "How could this mother do this? I don't under- Prayer Conference Valley Vista Adventist Center dream to begin a ministry with the Voice of the stand?" I held her close and tried to tell her of Andes in Ecuador. Jesus and His wonderful love and plan for each "But there was no more to come. Between of our lives. I tried to explain that death is not the mailing and the delivery of Chambers' note, fatal to the Christian. There is a tomorrow. It El Tablazo snagged his flight and his dreams is filled with joy beyond compare. from the night sky. The envelope arrived later My brothers and sisters, do you "have this than the news of his death. When his mother hope that burns within your hearts?" Hope in received it, the question burned up at her from the coming of the Lord? Do you "have this faith the page—Why? that Christ alone imparts, faith in the promise "It is the question that hits first and lingers of His word"? longest. Why? Why me? Why now? Why "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by this?"—For Those Who Hurt (Portland: Mult- prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let nomah, 1977). your requests be made known to God. And the As with all pastors of experience, it has been peace of God, which passeth all understanding, my duty to sit by many a bedside, visit countless shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ hospital rooms and conduct scores of funerals. Jesus,"—Philippians 4:6, 7. In this sad process, one thing becomes clear. "The Lord's care is over all His creatures. Saint or sinner, we all ask "Why?" Hardly ever He loves them all and makes no difference, ex- do we get the answer clearly. cept that He has the most tender pity for those MOUNTAIN VIEW Then I have noticed the difference between who are called to bear life's heaviest burdens. those of solid faith and those on unstable spir- God's children must meet trials and difficulties. CALL:id \ GE itual ground. To be overcome with grief is quite But they should accept their lot with a cheerful is published in the Visitor every other month natural in the face of tragedy. The latter reac- spirit, remembering that for all that the world by the Mountain View Conference. Presi- tion to that tragic event is where one's faith is neglects to bestow, God Himself will make up dent, Randy Murphy; Editor, Bunny Abbott. noticeable. Continued on page 28

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Members of the Richwood congregation earned $200 to build a "jungle chapel" in the Philippines. Moorefield church members took part in a "ground-breaking" ceremony that begins the building of their new church on land donated by Pastor and Mrs. Lauri Aho. Pastor Aho is pictured at right holding the church documents listing charter members from the time that the Moorefield congregation became a company of the sis- Jamie Martin terhood of churches in the Mountain View Conference. Adventist youth The "caterpillar" in the background was used to clear the serves as page in ground to make way for the building process to begin. state government Jamie Martin, a member of the Cum- berland church, was one of the three young Wightman-Whitsett persons selected to represent Allegheny County as pages for two weeks at the wedding Maryland General Assembly, which is located in Annapolis. Congratulations to Darlene Wightman, She was interviewed and chosen by an daughter of Harold (pastor of the Charles- Allegheny County Board of Education ton/Ripley, West Virginia, district) and panel of judges and served the day that the Ruth Wightman, and Eddie Whitsett, son governor of Maryland gave his State of the of Kingsley (executive secretary of the State Address. Mountain View Conference) and Nancy Jamie received three different scholar- Whitsett, who exchanged wedding vows ships during her senior year for academic in Charleston on Sunday, March 30. Dar- excellence. This fall, she will be entering lene is a teacher at the church school in the nursing program at the local commu- Charleston, and Eddie is employed at the nity college, where she has received a schol- Olive Garden in Charleston. The couple arship. She wants to further her education are at home at: Route 7, Box 109C, South at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Charleston, WV 25303. its physician assistant's program. Jamie is active in her church, where she serves as Sabbath school and church pianist; nursing home coordinator and recep- tionist. She enjoys aerobics and reading, Mountain View Prayer Conference as well as working part time at McDonalds. She also serves as pianist for a local Meth- September 5-7 odist church. Seventh-day Adventist teens can com- Valley Vista Adventist Center pete with the best and be awarded for their Please plan to attend the Mountain View Prayer Conference that efforts. Thanks, Jamie, for making a dif- will be held at the Valley Vista Adventist Center September 5-7. ference in your church and community. Ruthie Jacobson, prayer coordinator for the North American Division, will be there, along with Valerie and Dan Morikone, prayer coordina-

WHY, continued from page 27 tors for the Mountain View Conference. Come and be a part of this onto them in the best of favors,"—The weekend, which will emphasize the need for prayer in our lives. For Ministry of Healing, page 199. more information, contact: Mountain View Conference, 1400 Liberty I am so glad to be a child of the King ... Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, (304) 422-4581; or Dan and Valerie and can ask why. One day, He will answer Morikone, Route 1, Box 252, Crum, WV 25669, (304) 393-4116. every question that has meaning to us then ... and we will be satisfied.

28 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 C-ALL\ MOUNTAIN VIE

Church dedicated in Vladimir, Russia Since the fall of communism, Adventist ence in the United States, raised $47,000 churches are springing up all over the for the program. (A total of $50,000 was Euro-Asia Division. The "Hands Across pledged, but only $47,000 has been re- the World" offerings, private donors and ceived to date.) The Iowa-Missouri Con- the hard work of local members are com- ference donated $10,000, and another gift bining to build churches where a generation ago such buildings were only a dream. One of those churches was dedicated on Sabbath, May 17, in the ancient city of Vladimir, Russia, a city with a population of 360,000. In 1992, there were only 17 church members in the city, which is a center for the Russian Orthodox church. Today, there are 220 members. The Vladimir church as it stands today. On two different occasions, Kingsley attending from Mountain View, there were Whitsett, executive secretary, and Feryl officers of the West Russian Union and the Harris, director of Sabbath school, chil- Central Russia Conferences. C. Lee Huff, Euro-Asia Division president, gave the dedicatory address. In all, 18 pastors were there. Vasily Stolyar, West Russia Union president, stated that never in the history This young man pictured with Randy Murphy of Russia had 18 pastors been present for had his shoes hidden by his parents so that a church dedication. he couldn't attend church services. He hid a The Russian people love music, so sev- pair of shoes outside his home in the bushes eral groups presented selections through- and then would crawl out the window in his out the dedication, which lasted four hours. room, find his shoes and go to church. Today, he's a faithful church member. Now that he's Following the ceremony, church members 18 years old, his parents no longer oppose hosted their first-ever "potluck dinner" his decision to attend the Adventist church. for their guests in the upstairs dining room. Approximately 55 youth gathered at of $5,000 from Adventists in Germany the Vladimir church at 6 p.m. following and a "Hands Across the World" offering the dedication program. They arranged of several thousand dollars was given. the wooden benches in a circle and sang Feryl Harris had a tearful reunion with "Ge- Randall Murphy, president; Kingsley many songs. Interspersed with the sing- nia." Feryl had stayed with Genia during her Whitsett, executive secretary; Feryl Har- ing, different young people would tell about previous trip to Russia, and Genia had told ris, director of Sabbath school, children's their love for the Lord and experiences her she didn't think she would live to see the ministries and planned giving; and Bunny church dedicated. Genia has had a stroke they had throughout the week, and time Abbott, director of communication and was also spent in prayer. but was able to attend the dedication, as secretary to the president of the Mountain well as other meetings held during the week. One of the youth, Andre, is a 20-year- View Conference; attended the dedication old man who was drafted into the army. dren's ministries and planned giving, program. While there, people in the group (All Russian young men must serve in the brought a group of young people and oth- were guests of members in their homes. military for two years.) ers from the Mountain View Conference At the dedication service, Murphy He was not allowed to to assist in the construction of the church greeted the people on behalf of their fellow take Sabbaths off, so he in Vladimir. Pastor John Morrison went church members in the Mountain View skipped his work assign- to Vladimir from the Iowa-Missouri Con- Conference and told them that Vladimir is ment for the first two ference, and 100 people were baptized fol- larger than any city in the Mountain View weeks. He was missed lowing his evangelistic crusade. The total Conference. Kingsley Whitsett and Feryl and was asked to meet cost of the building project in Vladimir Harris also spoke words of encourage- with the military lead- Andre was approximately $100,000. The Moun- ment and praise for a splendid job of com- ers, when he explained tain View Conference, the smallest confer- pleting their church building. Besides those he could not work on the Sabbath. God The youth from the Vladimir church wanted to have their picture taken so they could send answered his prayers, and he has almost greetings to the young people of the Mountain View Conference. finished his two-year term and has not been required to work on the Sabbath. On Monday evening, Kingsley Whitsett led out in a meeting for youth leaders. About 75 people (including many youth) attended. The group participated in many activities that were presented as ideas of what they can do at their youth meetings. Look for more on Vladimir in the next issue of the Challenge.

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gram, and they offer free bus service from When you consider both of these "It costs too much!" our house to the school. We can have our choices, which one really costs more? God This is the time of decision for parents own worship at home and provide for re- has given us as parents and as His church and young people-where to go to school. ligious instruction, so why even consider the responsibility of helping our young It costs too much to go Adventist Christian education? It seems to people to love our wonderful Saviour, to to an Adventist school, cost too much. Our church schools often encourage them to find salvation through right? Should we go have several grades in one room with only Jesus Christ. Since, in His wisdom, the to the expense of en- one or two teachers for the whole school. Lord directed in the development of this rolling at our church- Is our smaller church school, academy or Adventist school system to strengthen our operated school, or college really the better choice? Kids there young people, to lead them to the cross should we consider a aren't angels, either ... they have problems, and to prepare them for eternity, who are county- or state-op- too. And besides, it costs too much! we to endeavor to compromise with an- erated public school? Adventists seem to love a bargain; they other plan? Which is really better? display much skill in preventing the expen- In the Mountain View Conference, Public schools are diture of even a single dollar too much! So we're committed to helping our schools not really that bad. why sacrifice to spend all that money for continually improve, providing quality They have some good tuition, plus the added trouble of trans- education that always adapts to the needs Kingsley Whitsett teachers, and a lot of portation to and from school? It costs too of this age, schools where teachers daily Director of Education friends in the neigh- much, right? It's important to carefully minister for the salvation of our young borhood have children who go there. Public consider the cost involved here. Remem- people. Won't you pray and support our schools have larger facilities, more teach- ber the game "Twenty Questions?" Well, schools, our teachers, our young people ers, more students, a good sports program, here are "Twenty Considerations" compar- and our parents? Let's choose to follow bigger playgrounds and a hot lunch pro- ing the school options. You be the judge. God's plan, and He'll help to make a way financially as well. Public School Education Adventist Christian Education I could share personal experiences on 1. Usually larger facilities 1. Usually smaller facilities how God has directed in my own Chris- 2. Usually more teachers 2. Usually less teachers tian education when we could not afford it 3. Larger student body 3. Sometimes only a few students ... but that's another story! Whenever we 4. Usually elementary schools have one 4. Often several grades per teacher in follow His plan, we know we've made the grade per teacher. elementary church schools. right decision. But first, we must choose 5. No tuition fees (outside of taxes!) 5. Tuition costs for parents and/or church. this day whom we will serve. "In all your 6. Free bus transportation to and from 6. Provide own transportation, car pool- ways acknowledge Him, and He will di- school. ing, etc. 7. Smoking often allowed in restricted 7. Smoking restricted in all areas. rect your paths,"-Proverbs 3:6. It's a areas. privilege to decide to love and follow Him! 8. Health instruction and meals include 8. Health instruction and meals empha- Then we must choose to follow His will for ham, chicken, beef, catfish, etc. size wholesome fruits, grains, nuts us, for our education and the education of and vegetables. our children. Trust Him, and He will 9. Often competitive sport events on 9. Recreational activities throughout the make Adventist Christian education pos- Sabbath. week. sible for you! 10. Compromising social events-parties, 10. Wholesome secular social activities dances, proms-often on Sabbath. scheduled other than Sabbath hours. 11. No Bible study allowed in the cur- 11. Bible study classes daily as part of the riculum. curriculum. Mountain View Conference 12. No spiritual emphasis in classes. 12. Spiritual emphasis in all classes. Schools and Teaching 13. Emphasis on how to get ahead in life 13. Emphasis on how to develop a Chris- Personnel 19974998 and make decent wages. tian character and serve others. 14. Often peer pressure for drug usage. 14. Usually peer pressure against drugs. Bluefield: Suzan Wilson, grades K-8 15. Often worldly standards in sexual 15. Emphasis on Christian standards re- Buckhannon*: Bonnie Cutright, grades behavior before marriage. garding abstinence in sexual behavior 1 -8 before marriage. Charleston: Marie Bartusek, grades 3-8; 16. Cussing and swearing often common- 16. Purity in words and actions empha- Darlene Whitsett, grades K-2 place. sized. Fairmont: JanElla Schnepp, grades 1-8 17. Immodesty in dress and love for dis- 17. Simplicity and modesty in appearance Cumberland: Joan Malloch, grades 5-10; play with jewelry and cosmetics as Christian virtues are taught and en- Ron Malloch, grades K-4 common. couraged. Elkins: Cheryl Jacko, grades K-8 18. Scholastic averages for public schools 18. Scholastic averages of Adventist Lewisburg: Yonnie Michael, grades K-8 are below Adventist schools. schools above national public school Oakland: Suzette Cowgill, grades K-8 norms. Parkersburg: 19. The goal of education is to prepare 19. The goal of Adventist education is to Linda Lawinsky, grades 1-8 students to be successful and good prepare students for service in this Richwood: Nelson Mathers, grades 1-8 citizens in this life. life and to love Christ in preparation Summersville: Donna Nicholas, grades for eternity. 3-8; Jo'an Boggess, grades K-2 20. Leads the student to decide on his/her 20. Leads the student to "Choose this day Welch: Maria Echemendia, grades K-8 profession in life. whom you will serve.... As for me and *Not yet finalized at printing time my house, we will serve the Lord." 30 VISITOR, July 15, 1997

141Jul y 1 9 9 7 -grdelt Stgfe- 2cgdmy qSPICITIL AC-AD-EMU ISSUE

New bus for Garden State Academy

Sitting on a used bus lot off of Exit 3 of the New Jersey Turnpike was an answer to prayer. Garden State Acad- emy had long needed a touring bus to transport students on trips, but until the outpouring of constituent support this February, considering such a purchase was merely academic. By the end of the 1997 school year, however, the model MCI-8 bus was purchased free and clear and in the academy's possession. The Lord wove a series of events together to bring about this miracle. Tom Sittler, GSA plant manager, started the search with a phone call to a friend in North Carolina. This contact led him to the Hausman bus dealer in Wood- bury, New Jersey. When the team from GSA arrived at the Hausman facility, they looked at many buses, mostly models from the 1980s. "Before deciding on the 1975 MCI-8 model, we looked at • many buses $20,000 MORE expensive that didn't look half name was lettered there. Tom Sittler states: "The bus is as nice as this one," states David Waller, principal. "For very safe to run. We service it every five to six weeks at $21,500, we bought a bus whose motor was in decent Bieber Bus Company of Cookstown, Pennsylvania. condition and whose interior was immaculate, having "So for a total of $30,000, the price of two used mini- been recently refurbished." The additional features of air vans, the academy can safely transport 47 passengers and conditioning and a bathroom add to the comfort of the a driver." What an answer to prayer! And it is thanks to ride. the generosity of New Jersey constituents and alumni that GSA spent another $7,500 servicing the bus, buying a this miracle was brought about! new set of tires and lettering the back of the bus. Alum- nus Gene Cook volunteered his expertise and reshot the back with a new enamel paint job before the academy's ANNE STOCKER GOORHUIS

is published in the Visitor each month by the New Jersey Conference. President, Larry Evans 2160 Brunswick Avenue Editpr, Kim Luste Trenton, NJ 08648 Editorial Assistant, Nancy Ortiz (609) 392-7131

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Spirituality high on GSA campus

promptu distinctly religious overtones. Senior prayer band. Sullivan Philips held the audience Parents too spellbound with his monologue draw- notice the spir- ing spiritual lessons from the game of itual tenor of basketball. And 90 percent of the the campus. musical renditions were drawn from Kathy Cook, sacred music or mentioned God. parent of a "When the colleges come to our GSA day stu- campus to recruit, they never fail to dent, says mention how they enjoy our worships "There have because the kids really sing," states been numer- Waller. Whitney postulates that this ous times expressiveness and responsiveness to when I've worship comes from the unique mix- come to pick ture of GSA's student body. "Some up my daugh- students are hearing the gospel for ter and have the first time, others have heard it all witnessed their lives, still others come from end some time at Garden State prayer groups being held in the hall- nominal Christian families. But what- Academy among the student way, under the flag pole, even in the ever the reason, whatever the mix- Sbody and what stands out? gym. And Holly loves the Friday night ture, we praise the Lord that His The students' friendliness? Their aca- meetings in the chapel." Charles York presence is seen and felt in our stu- demic ability? Their cooperative agrees, "You can tell from their atten- dents' lives." spirit? GSA faculty and administra- tiveness at Friday vespers that they If you would like your student to tors resoundingly say it's their spiri- are drinking in the message. And af- benefit from such an environment, tuality. David Waller, principal, says, ter vespers, they hang around the call GSA Recruiter David Swinyar or "I think the kids here are uniquely chapel talking and chatting." Principal David Waller today at (908) open to spiritual things. They are not "We are not an angel factory," 852-0300. afraid to talk about religious matters. warns David Wal- This past year saw student-initiated ler. "These are programs such as prayer bands teenagers, and they around the flag pole at noon and in have their rough the ad building halls in inclement edges, but the reli- weather." gious bent of our "In over 21 years' academy experi- student body is no- ence, this is the first time I've seen table." For ex- student-initiated prayer bands," says ample, students Charles York, treasurer. solicited Marvin These happen almost daily and in Whitney, campus many situations. "Kids gather spon- Bible teacher and taneously around a hurt athlete to guidance counselor, pray," David Waller adds. One expe- to include a five- rience that minute devotional stands out at the start of class. in an ad- "These devotionals ministrator's were student pro- mind is the posed, student pre- time he pared and student was indis- presented," states posed in a Pastor Whitney, men's "What started out room stall as an extra-credit when possibility became three the daily norm for the class." young men entered the rest Even Class Night, the Saturday room and then held an im- night when shines senior talent, had ANNE STOCKER GOORHUIS •

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"Scrappy" plant manager creates cash from trash

ash from trash, sound too good to be true? Not to Tom CSittler, Garden State Academy's physical plant manager; he saw dollar signs in the scrap metal cluttering up the forgotten corners of the academy. By hauling away 29 loads of scrap metal, Mr. Sittler was able to bring in enough money to buy eight new pieces of equipment for GSA's physical plant. Included among these are two new grooming mower decks, two new rid- Attention, AT&T customers ing John Deere mowers, two push mowers and two weed wackers. Not to forget the two garden wagons that ,i...... /elp GSA receive free coming points from your account. AT&T attach onto the riding mowers. And puters! Yes, free! If you are will also give GSA a bonus of 500 all at no cost to the school! an AT&T residential tele- learning points for every person who It takes a lot of scrap to pull that phone customer, you can register to signs up on behalf of our school. So trick together! Thanks, Mr. Sittler! direct AT&T Learning Points, based why not ask a friend to sign up (or on your qualifying AT&T calls, to your mother)? Garden State Academy. Then, for every dollar you spend on your AT&T ANNE STOCKER GOORHUIS phone bill, our school will automati- cally receive five "learning points." GSA will be able to redeem learning points for a wide selection of computers and educational software and services from AT&T. Remember, there's no cost to you and no limit of learning points our school can accumulate. And anyone anywhere in the U.S. can direct learning points to GSA. To register now call (800) 354- 8800. Our school account number is: 00870336. This number must be mentioned for GSA to receive learn-

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Making Christian education the highest priority

s we reflect on the year that Garden State Academy has experienced, it is evident that God has had His hand guiding the program. While challenges have arisen, they have been met, and the future is pregnant with possibilities. As this special edition of Dateline New Jersey has detailed, there is a lot happening at GSA. The buildings are changing, and new forms of If you'd like to be transportation are coming. Truly, GSA is getting a "face lift." This is all well and good. part of the excitin There is, however, another realm that must be ex- amined. The biggest change that is happening at GSA things happening g is in the lives of the students as they grow spiritually under the tutelage of Adventist Christian teachers GSA, as evidenced I who have an Adventist world view, as well as the benefit of the Spirit of Prophecy, to frame current these stories an events into a picture portraying a soon-coming Lord. photos, or would lil Many parents today downplay the importance of Christian education. Now more than ever, a Christian more informatio education for our children must be our highest priority. There are several reasons why: about the academ

I. The future of our church depends on it! It is becoming increasingly diffi- call (908) 852-030i cult to find young people willing to commit their lives to a life of service in the gospel ministry. 2. The Bible should serve as a basis for all fields of academic study, not just Bible class. By law, religion cannot be taught in public schools. 3. More and more, the public schools have allowed new-age philosophy and thought to infiltrate the curriculum. 4. The world view of the public school is becoming more en- trenched with the philosophy of secular humanism rather than one of Bible-based Christianity.

Separately, each of these arguments is a sound reason for Chris- tian education. To- gether, they provide an almost undeni- able argument for Christian education. I would urge each member to rethink the importance of Christian education and your support for it. Truly, Christian education is an Ad- ventist essential. BARRY FOWLER superintendent of Education

34 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 OHIO CONFERENCE NEWSLEITER hl Miamisburg celebrates Behind the scenes opening of new church e often hear the stories of n a cloudy Friday evening just baptisms and professions of about sunset, Miamisburg Wfaith following an evangelis- 0 Deacon George Hoerner tic series. The evangelist spends much drove down the highway past the new time in preparation for these meetings church and saw lights shining from all and many days, often weeks, conducting the windows. He didn't know then of them. There are other events that may the spirit of thanksgiving and celebra- happen months or even years before the tion already beginning inside the church. evangelistic meetings take place that also With the official opening Sabbath have a bearing on the decisions made. program planned for June 7, the sanctu- People often attend these meetings at ary still looked like a gymnasium with the urging of friends or relatives. Several a bare cement floor on Friday. Finally, who attended Don Barnt's meetings in at 9:30 a.m., the last shipment of carpet Zanesville during January and February arrived. By 5 p.m., the cement had and have since joined the Zanesville become a field of bright, new carpet. The transition was dramatic, both in continued on page 37 the sanctuary and in the faces of the Head Deacon Les Reynolds welcomes young members. The parking lot filled with Kevin Christenson as he visits, with his par- cars as members hurried to vacuum, ents, for the opening Sabbath program. place beautiful green plants and set up chairs. Music rang out as practicing began for the Sabbath program. Ohio Conference President Ed Mot- On Sabbath morning, the church schiedler challenged the members in his doors opened to welcome more than sermon on the opening Sabbath to be "a 275 people into the new Miamisburg people who uplift Jesus as your Saviour, church. The event was especially sig- and love and worship Him." nificant for the church's 100 members Frank Perez, Kettering Medical Cen- August 13-16 who, 10 years before, had decided that ter president and CEO, further encour- Pathfinder Camporee renting (since 1979) had its advantages, aged the members to "continue your but a church of their own should be ministry in the community." August 25 built, and without a large burden of With the opening of the new church, School begins for K-10 debt to carry. the members claim God's blessing in be- Together with the help of friends, a coming a Christian light in the community, October 10-12 significant part of the $800,000 cost of just as Deacon George saw the lights shin- Women's Retreat the 10,000-square-foot church has been ing from the church windows at sunset. raised through contributions, a dinner, LYNDA HUGHES SEIDEL walkathons, auctions, garage sales and Miamisburg Church October 17-19 a concert. Pews soon will be added as Communications Coordinator Public High School Retreat funds continue to come in.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 1C EDITORIAL Christian Adventism "Are you a member of the Christian church?" a friend of mine was asked one day. He told me he replied without thinking, "No, I am a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church." How about you? Are you a member of the Christian church or just a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Sometimes, members focus so much on being Seventh-day Adventists that they almost forget they are Christians. We, of course, would never admit to this, but the proof is not in our words but in our deeds. Unfortunately, sometimes our walk does not match our talk. I believe there are times when some " Christians" Edward Motschledler could be arrested for false advertising. They do not exhibit the spirit of Christ. Their church might have a cross on the roof and they might carry a Bible with them wherever they go, but their deeds are not the deeds of Christ. I am sometimes embarrassed to learn how members have treated each other, how they have treated their neighbors and how they have treated their business associates or customers. The only way our communities can understand that Adventists are first Christians is by our actions. I know many of our members could explain from the Scriptures why they keep the Sabbath, don't eat pork and don't smoke or drink. They might even be able to explain the 2,300-day prophecy. These same Adventists, however, might find it difficult to lead their neighbor to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. They are not familiar with the texts that show how a sinner can come to Christ and become a child of God. They could not lead a person to Christ. These members are more familiar with the details of Adventism than the basic tenents of Christianity. We are first Christians, then Seventh-day Adventists. Jesus Christ must be the center of every Seventh-day Adventist church. He must be the theme of every Sabbath school class and every sermon. Our churches must make our first effort the proclamation of the good news of Jesus' death on the cross for sinners. The Sabbath truth can come later. We must treat all people like Jesus would. If asked "Are you a member of the Christian church?" I hope we all can give the same answer. "Yes, I am. I am a Seventh-day Adventist Christian. My greatest joy is knowing that Christ died on the cross for my sins. My goal is to share that wonderful news with others. I will share that good news with my words and my deeds. I will try to treat everyone I meet just as Jesus would." "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God,"—Hebrews 12:2 NIV.

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Playing for "higher" stakes

f you read the Sports section of the The Eagles advanced to the quarterfinals would withdraw from the tournament May 17 edition of the Columbus Dis before losing to Springfield Holland in St. rather than play on the Sabbath. 1patch, then you couldn't miss the John Arena May 16. Had they won, they Parents, teachers, the coach and con- writeup given the Mount Vernon Acad- would have been faced with playing on ference personnel are all proud of the emy boys volleyball team. Bob Hunter's Sabbath or forfeiting the tournament. witness given by these young men. Their column was on the first page of that However, even before the game with sights are set higher than the passing section and ran from the top of the page Springfield Holland, there was no ques- glory of winning a volleyball tournament. to the bottom. tion in the minds of the team or their They are looking to an eternity of living No, the Mount Vernon team didn't coach as what they would do. They went in the presence of Christ's glory. win a tournament, but they were willing into the playoffs knowing that if they to forfeit one to keep the Sabbath holy. advanced past the quarterfinals, they

Mission: Ohio is published in the Visitor each month by the Ohio Conference, P.O. Box 1230, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; (614) 397-4665. President, Ed Motschiedler; Editor, Carol Baxter.

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continued from page 35 church, came because they were invited the series with her, and he is now also a Zanesville church following the evangelistic by a close friend or relative. Ron and member of the Zanesville church. meetings, twins Joshua and Christopher Irene Smith drove from Warsaw, Ohio, All the work that is involved in mailing Garrido, fifth-grade students in the Zanesville to attend the meetings with their friends advertising brochures also brings results. church school, were also baptized. Jack and Dee Snider. The Catlett family Sheldon Turrill, a consulting geologist, These are the ingredients of a successful invited David Porter from Cambridge to found his interest piqued by the brochure evangelistic series. Preparation and adver- join them at the meetings, and Zanesville he received in the mail. Joe and Anna tising are important, but without the indi- member Shirley Swope brought her Hardesty drove from Wakatomica after vidual human elements of friendship and friend, June Worstall. Gail Shaw's wife hearing of the meetings. love, the results would be far different. was a member at Zanesville. He attended In addition to these adults who joined the

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witnessing class from Andrews Acad- emy in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to help ourishing sow the seeds. The students spent three days working on various witnessing projects. edlings The first day, they visited the City Mis- sion on Cleveland's east side. They sorted clothes in the morning and participated in the men's worship service in the afternoon. hen planting a church, as in After visiting with the formerly homeless planting a garden, there is men, they gave the mission director a box Wmuch preparation to be done of 100 copies of Happiness Digest to share before a harvest can be realized. Kevin with the residents. Kuehmichel has accepted the task of pre- In the afternoon, they went canvass- paring the hearts of people in the Cleve- ing. As the students handed out copies of land area to receive the seeds of the Happiness Digest, they asked if the people gospel to grow a new church. contacted had any needs they would like He received assistance with this project to pray about. That evening, they went in May, when Manny Vitug brought his to a shelter for battered women. The program they presented brought tears to the eyes of many of the women. Trish Kuehmichel helped entertain the children with a story, and the students sang with them. Pastor Kuehmichel says, "There are New church in To remember P. I. many hurting and needy people in the cities. Many times, we hurry past them need of pews Paul John (P. J.) Hixon was only 8 to prevent the embarrassment of their According to Daniel Schramm, years old when he died this past March. confronting us. The experience I had with these young people gives me en- pastor of the Wilmington church, His death occurred at the time many couragement that helping others with 1997 is an historic year for the church. people in the Ohio River Valley were less hope is not a thing of the past. Their work has encouraged me, as the church The congregation is stepping out in being flooded out of their homes. His planter, that we still care about missions faith to build a new church building. parents, Duane and Veronica Hixon, and about people. Satan, too, has taken notice of what they have done, for the As is often the case when a church and grandparents Don and Tanya Hixon following day, (another group) began undertakes such a project, the budget decided to set up a memorial fund in canvassing the same streets we had done for the building is tight. One special Paul's name with the proceeds desig- the day before. "Please pray for our church project in need is for 12 to 20 pews 12 to 15 feet nated for the Ohio Disaster Relief Fund. Cleveland and the people who have been long. If you know of any used pews The Athens church, where Paul's grand- contacted by these young people. But most of all, pray for our young people, or other church furniture, please con- parents are members, received $624 for who will finish God's work." tact Pastor Schramm at (800) 480- the fund, which was sent to the confer- 1227, access code 00. Or you may ence for disaster relief. send him a fax at (513) 398-7378.

1$1 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 From the principal July 1997 What an exciting year we have completed! This was my first year as a boarding academy principal. My eyes were opened as I witnessed the tremendous commitment necessary for each staff member on a boarding school campus. I am thankful for the hard work and commitment of MVA staff members to the ministry and education of MVA students. It was my privilege to work, study and pray with this staff for a successful school year. In addition, I am thankful for the high caliber of students who choose to attend our school. I observed students committed to the task of learning. These same students are supportive, fun-loving and even serious at times with concern for classmates, staff and the future Dan Peters of our school. Yes, these same students struggled at times but for the most part were victori- MVA Principal ous! They are the ones who set the tone on campus—without even realizing it, they paved the way for the future of MVA! I look forward with excitement to the coming school year! The newly renovated ad building provides a thriving center of learning and activity on our campus. The short time we have occu- pied the building has been a real blessing. "The new facility creates a totally different climate for the students in my classroom," said Scott Christen, Bible instructor and chaplain. When students return in August, they will benefit from a newly established library and computer science lab located in the renovated building! Together, alumni, staff, students and friends can continue to make MVA a great center for education—mentally, physically and best of all, spiritually! Please pray that God will continue to bless our school and the students who will pass through its halls as we await the soon coming of Jesus. Building is dedica Mount Vernon Academy

Above: Cutting the ribbon ... left to right, Ed Motschiedler, Ohio Conference president; Dan Peters, MVA principal; Melvin Hatch, 1961 alumnus and project building contractor; and Russel Lucht, local project coordinator.

Above: Ed Motschiedler greets alumni and friends as they enter to tour the building. Left: The renovated chapel. Alumni, staff and friends contributed funds to refurbish theater-type seats.

The Eagle is published in the Visitor by Mount Vernon Academy. Dan Peters, Principal; VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Jeanie Haldeman, Editor • P.O. Box 311, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 • (6141 397-5411 Great days ahem A parable of the graduates

It came to pass, in a region known as Ohio, on the Mountain known as Vernon, at a time called "The Good Old Days," there was a school. And many young people came to that school from the regior round about for many years to sit at the feet of learned scholars and to prepare for life in that region known as "The Real World." In the eighth month of the first year of President William (also knowri as Bill), there came a group of students to the Mountain called Vernon. Sons and daughters they came, and their parents paid much money to the school that their children might become ready ti live in "The Real World." These students became known as freshmen, but they called themselves "The Class of '97." Four years passed, and the students prospered. They spent long hours before such learned masters as Mrs. Pearson, a wordsmith of great renown; Mrs. C, one skilled with knowledge of earthly element and how to make things that go boom in class; Scott, a teacher of Scripture; and Patricia, one skilled with music and movement. And it camp to pass on the first day of the sixth month of the fifth year of President William (also known as Bill), the Class of '97 gathered itself to stand before tachers, parents and friends to receive a parch- ment of completion and to celebrate mightily. And great was their joy as they marched to the sound of the organ and received the congratulations of all who came to the Mountain called Vernon. Hugs were exchanged, yea many hugs were exchanged. Food was brought in great abundance. The high priest, yea even the high priest from Columbia offered them strong drink, but they drank not. ROWM was called upon to sing sorrowful songs which made all to weep joyfully. And the graduates went out to seek "The Real World." And many years passed. And after 25 years; the Class of '97 (or as many as could be found) gathered once again at the Mountain called Vernon at the great annual festival known as Alumni Homecoming. They had multiplied greatly, some having married husbands and wives and borne children, and some having increased considerable in girth. And they spoke one to another, and they recalled together that place called "The Good Old Days" where they had lived before they sought "The Real World." And they sought Tara and Laura and asked them to sing 'Moon River' as in yesteryear, but they were still shy an( would not. And they laughed when they remembered Matt in a tutu and Dan in a coconut, and they tried to remember the words to 'Rocky Top Tennessee' but could not. And they remembered Reggie': tribulations and rejoiced in his strength. And President Robbie sough to bring them to order, but they remained in great disarray as always Pastor Scott gathered them into his classroom, having grown old and hoary with age, and asked them if they had discovered that place they all sought, known as "The Real World." And some answered that they still did not know if any such place existed. Others sought it still. And some said that they had discovered that place an( disliked it mightily. Some had gone through great tribulations to

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MVA Mount Vernon Academy Excelling in music under the direction of Patricia White each that place. Some had faced Music department awards Irief, some sorrow and broken- leartedness. Then remembered CHOIR hey their motto in the good old Most Valuable Senior Soprano-Tara Juhl Alto-Megan Shoemaker lays. "Greater is He that is in me ... Tenor-Nathan Robinson " and they gave thanks that what- Sass-Reggie Johnson Ater they might face, He who was National Choral Award Nathan Robinson n them was the same, yesterday, oday and forever. And ROWM BAND/ORCHESTRA ang a happy song, and there was John Phillip Sousa Awards Marcus McKay 3reat joy that day. And they ex- Kate Shobe :hanged hugs, yea, never were so HANDBELL CHOIR nany hugs exchanged since the Guild of English handbell Ringers Award -- Joe Benefiel irst day of the sixth month of the PRAISE BAND ifth year of President William (also Most Valued Musician Matt Miller :nown as Bill) in that place called 'The Good Old Days" in the region YOUNG COMPOSER'S CONTEST )f Ohio, upon the Mountain called 4th Place - $10.00 Joshua Loucks /ernon. 3rd Place - $15.00 Reggie Johnson 2nd Place - $25.00 Joshua Loucks Del Johnson, proud father of graduate Reggie Johnson 1st Place - $50.00 Nathan French

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Graduates receive scholarships

During the MVA Commencement service on June 1, Dr. Charles Scriven, president of Columbia Union College, presented numer- Above, right: Nathan French per- ous scholarships to seniors who forms his own f5 omposition may wish to attend CUC. He shared that the highest which won first place in MVA's number of scholarships per capita first Young Composer's Con- were presented at MVA of all the Co- test. lumbia Union Conference academies. Please note a few of the outstanding scholarships presented by Dr. Scriven to students with highest scores on national merit testing: Reggie Johnson 3/4 tuition scholarship Megan Nielsen 1/4 tuition scholarship Rob Asercion 1/2 tuition scholarship Nathan Robinson 1/4 tuition scholarship Naomi Balcluff 1/4 tuition scholarship Russell Victorioso 1/4 tuition scholarship Michael Denggon 1/4 tuition scholarship Danielle Dickerson 1/4 tuition scholarship Scholarships were also awarded to eight of the other seniors for for Megan Nielsen Tara Juhl 1/2 tuition scholarship outstanding academic and leadership abilities.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 41 1996-97 Future Business Leaders of America Mount Vernon Academy chapter

Each year, members of FBLA participate in a state-wide leadership event held in Columbus, Ohio. Students prepare presentations and projects that will be compared with other FBLA chapters throughout Ohio. This year, the following first-place awards were presented: NEW CLUE Azrrik Hahn Introduction to Business Joshua Loucks Poster Design ORGANIZED Dan McClurg Community Service Project "Common people make a difference Jeremy Nelson Business Management too!" With that reminder by Frank Boring, Megan Nielsen Poster Design the 13th district governor of the Lions International Business Club, students were officially made the first LEOs of the Mount Vernon Academy chap- History in the making as There were eight second-place and ter. The LEO charter night was held on May Linzi Krueger, newly ap- five third-place awards presented to 10 at the MVA cafeteria. pointed 1997-98 LEO clul MVA students in a variety of business Parents, friends and Lions Club mem- president, signs the char categories. Thirty-two other awards bers from the local Mount Vernon chapter were received, making a total of 51 joined the new LEOs for the event. Special music was provided awards presented to 19 MVA students. by MVA's handbell choir. Pastor Scott Christen had a devotional Many of these awards were accompa- about Jesus as the "Lion of Judah." nied by college scholarships for excel- Following a buffet dinner, Frank Boring, Lions Club district lence at the high school level in the governor, encouraged leaders as he shared the challenge to ser- field of business. vice that students were committing to. Approximately 25 stu- Gladys Neigel, business education dents signed the charter and received membership pins, instructor, is staff sponsor for this certificates and information packets. organization. The Mt. Vernon Lioris Club reflected great hope in the success of the MVA LEO club by presenting a new banner, lectern and gavel for the meetings. The special gavel was constructed from a black walnut tree that once stood on MVA's campus. MVA sticks to its convictions Other gifts for the newly formed club included cash from the East Knox County chapter and an official bell from the district governor. There was no debate OHSVCA Boys' Director Bill Linzi Krueger, newly appointed LEO club President among the Mount Vernon Cooperrider said. "It's not ne- Academy players about play- gotiable. Ohio State's gonna ing volleyball on Saturday, get their money." To their credit, the Seventh- even if it meant forfeiting in Fortunately, this isn't just day Adventists do. the state semifinals. There another story about money No room for compromise wasn't so much as an idle con- and athletics. It's a story about "[To play] would take away versation about it. athletes who play to win but from the day," sophomore To the MVA boys, today don't live for winning. It's a Isaac White said. "It would be isn't the day of the semifinals. story about athletes willing to hard to focus on God when we Today is the Sabbath. Seventh- suffer for their beliefs, even if it were focusing on ourselves try- day Adventists don't play vol- means sacrificing what may be ing to win a game." leyball or anything else from their only chance to experi- Most of us—politicians, doc- sundown Friday until sundown ence something as rare as a tors, academicians and jour- The Mount Vernon Academy volleyball Saturday. state championship. nalists—would take care of our team includes (from left, standing) B "It's not negotiable," MVA "Championships aren't self-interest by simply making Coach Bob Poland said. "The Number One as far as our Plahtinsky, Isaac White, Daniel McClur. an exception. In a world Matt White, Pan Anders, Nathan Fren kids understand it, and they schools are concerned," Po- soaked in hypocrisy, it's re- (kneeling) Mike Benggon, Coeshay have no problem with it at all." land said. "They're fun to go freshing to find at least one Lottimore, Rob Twomley and Carson There was also no debate to, but they aren't the number pocket of sincerity. Combo. Coach Bob Poland is not picture among Ohio High School Vol- one thing that we look for." "It would take away from leyball Coaches Association In a society willing to com- our day," senior Matt White officials about whether to promise its beliefs with each said. "We just don't do that." MARK YOUR postpone today's schedule if it resounding knock of opportu- was necessary to give the MVA nity, this is a difficult concept. Bob Hunter, staff reporter CALDENDAR for The Columbus Dispatch. Most of us don't believe in boys a chance to play. Reprinted with permission from August 17 anything strongly enough to "My name is on the line for the Dispatch's Saturday, May Registration $5,300 this weekend," make a major sacrifice for it. 17, 1997, edition. 42 VISITOR, July 15, 1997

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Youth attend prayer conference More than 150 youth from around Pennsyl- The highlight of the weekend occurred on kcit's [kap peni 149 vania met at Blue Mountain Academy April 1 1 - Sabbath afternoon, when the youth were en- W 12 to attend the Power Source youth prayer couraged to minister to others as Jesus had July 25 conference. The weekend had been planned ministered to the Samaritan woman at the well. Prayer P.A.T.C.H. Friday and prayed about for a year, and many miracles Ministry activities included cheering the sick at (Prayer for Educators and Youth) were witnessed as the details were worked out. Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, visiting the The conference began with several activities residents at the Laurel Nursing Center and shar- August 3-9 to help youth experience their need of Christ. Youth Canadian Trip In one activity, the youth were divided into four groups, blindfolded and told to put a hand on August 15-17 the shoulder of the blindfolded person in front BMA Orientation Weekend of him or her. A leader at the front of the line Blue Mountain Academy then led the blindfolded youth around the gym. Next, the youth were paired in twos, and one August 18 partner was blindfolded and led around by the Classes Begin other. When asked to compare the two situa- Bhu.' Mountain Academy tions, the youth discussed how difficult it was to follow the long line and how much easier it August 22 was to follow one person. This was related to Group Bible study was part of the prayer conference. Prayer P.A.T.C.H. Friday our relationship to Christ. It is harder for us to ing Christ with people in an emergency shelter (Prayer for Educators and Youth) understand and follow Christ when we are ex- and at a shopping center. periencing Him through someone else. How- As the weekend came to a close, youth were August 25 ever, when we have direct communication with sharing how they had experienced the Holy First Day of School Him, it's much easier to follow Him. Spirit working through them and in them. "We Pennsylvania K-10 schools Other activities included singing, small group don't want to lose this" was the statement of Bible study and prayer time. On Friday evening, more than one student. September 19-20 the youth were led through the ACTS (Adora- Youth Leah Patch summed it up for many: Western PA Camp Meeting tion, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplica- "I thought it was great! ... The couple of days I tion) prayer model. Over an hour of heartfelt experienced gave me a joy and excitement to prayer time passed like a matter of minutes. serve God. I hope and pray that this will be a Tears streamed down faces as sins were con- tradition and that the effects of it will last a fessed and friends and family members prayed lifetime." for. God's power was really felt. SUE SHOBE Youth learn a valuable lesson about their relationship with (hrist as a result of participating in the "blindfolded line."

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Are you growing? Decision made Recently, I ran fellow church members breaking up to sell RRH across this statement new ground? Have you exposed your- On Sunday, May 18, the special from the pen of Ellen self to new ideas or methods to carry committee established at the Pennsyl- White: "There can be forward the timeless mission of giving vania Conference constituency session no life without growth. the three angels' messages in your met and voted to recommend that The plant must either community? Reading Rehabilitation Hospital be sold grow or die. As its If we're not growing, we're going for the best offer that will ensure the growth is silent and backwards. Healthy things grow. If continuation of the mission of that imperceptible, but con- you and your church are not growing, institution. The Adventist Health Min- tinuous, so is the then you need to change the way istries board voted to accept the rec- growth of character. you're doing things in your life indi- ommendation on May 20. At every stage of devel- vidually and as a church family. MIKE CAULEY The committee was made up of the President opment our life may be Someone has said, "Present choices conference executive committee, asso- Pennsylvania Conference perfect; yet if God's determine future consequences." I be- ciation board, Reading Rehabilitation purpose for us is ful- lieve that is right. The choices we make Hospital board and 17 lay people rep- filled, there will be constant advance- today will determine our future happi- resenting the five geographical regions ment."—Child Guidance. page 162. ness and success. Another person has of the conference. It was established Are you growing in your relation- put it more bluntly: "If you keep doing for the purpose of studying the future ship with Christ and your family or the same old thing, you're going to viability of the Reading Rehab and to friends? How about your personal de- keep getting the same old thing." As authorize its sale if necessary. velopment and growth? Do you take we allow ourselves to be stretched out The two issues that forced the deci- time to read new books? Do you al- of our comfort zone and think new sion were concerns over affiliations low yourself to be challenged and stim- thoughts, we open the door for ad- and debt. It doesn't appear that a ulated mentally? Are you and your vancement and continual growth. stand-alone hospital can survive as we move into the future. Also, in order to move into other forms of service such as beginning an assisted-living facility, the institution would need to incur Chance meeting leads to baptism significant debt. This could place the A seemingly chance meeting outside Klinedinst told them about his radio Pennsylvania Conference and even the a radio studio at the York County Blind program and invited them to Pastor Columbia Union at financial risk should Center paved the way for a legally Leo Schreven's upcoming prophecy financial reverses occur. blind young man to meet series. Several indicated an The hospital is an excellent Chris- Jesus and join the Seventh- interest, and Klinedinst tian ministry and one that we Seventh- day Adventist Church. went to work arranging day Adventists can be proud of being Russel Starner met transportation. associated with for the past 37 years. Christian Record Services Since Starner is legally Representative David Kline- blind, finding someone who dinst outside the radio stu- would attend every meeting After each new truth was pre- dio at the Blind Center when and lived near his Dallas- sented, Starner and Klinedinst would Klinedinst finished present- Russel Starner town home was important. talk. Born into a Christian home, ing his weekly radio program, Discov- That's where Doctor Riggs Leach and Starner knew the basic concepts—but ering God. Ordinarily, Klinedinst his wife came into the picture. They as the whole truth began to dawn on pre-tapes the program and wouldn't faithfully took the young man to ev- him, Starner summed up his excite- have been at the center on that day. "A ery meeting. ment: "That's a bombshell!" live program is something I just never At the meeting, Starner wasn't By the 16th night, he'd made his do. But for some reason, I decided to someone you'd easily miss. Every decision. On April 20, he was baptized, try it live that week. I believe it was night, he'd sit on the front row with along with 20 other people. Today, part of God's plan," Klinedinst recalls. his large-print Bible, his eyes within Ross is still studying with the Christian As he was leaving the building, he one inch of the page looking up every Record Services Bible School. saw Sue Forbes, the social director. text. "Ross was an inspiration to every- RON BOWES She introduced him to a small group. one," Pastor Schreven said. Christian Record Services

44 VISITOR, July 15,1991 good response from the com- (6/tattii* munity, and the congregation is following this up with a small-group ctiox self-discovery Bible study. The baptistery in the Corey Eighty people were baptized into church had not been used for many the York congregation following a six- years, but Jerry Hepler worked hard Louise and Robert Burger week crusade conducted by evangelist to have it in working condition for the In March of 1996, doctors had told Leo Schreven this spring. The church baptism of his wife, Lorraine. She be- her she would just have to live with had prepared for this crusade two the migraines, stiffness, pain and lim- years in advance by visiting leads re- ited movement she was experiencing. ceived from literature evangelists, the But having witnessed her husband's Voice of Prophecy and It Is Written. baptism after 26 years of prayer, For most of the crusade, between 150 Louise knew the power of prayer. On and 200 non-Adventist visitors packed February 22, she was anointed and the church and balcony each evening, experienced immediate healing. She is with a Spanish translation transmitted now back teaching in the children's to a large screen in the gymnasium. division and is quick to share that "God Lorraine and Jerry Hepler Following the series, new members healed me for a reason." were invited to join one of 10 small- gan attending Sabbath school with her Children in the Reading Hampden group ministries. six grandchildren after Jerry's baptism Heights kindergarten class could Jack and Shirley Cooke of the two years ago in the Erie church. On hardly wait for February 15—the Sab- Waynesburg church were named vol- the second Sabbath, the teacher was bath that leader Bonnie Doll had pre- absent. Lorraine filled in and has been pared a prayer breakfast just for them. teaching the class ever since. On the Following a meal of fresh fruit, muf- day of her baptism, two of her grand- fins and cereal, each of the children daughters took their stand to be bap- had an opportunity to ask God to tized soon. watch over their homes, the church Kingston member Louise Burger and a series of upcoming evangelistic points to the faithful prayers of her meetings. Bonnie is planning to do church family as a significant factor in this on a quarterly basis with the kin- her recent healing from fibromylagia. dergarten children. Shirley and Jack (ooke unteers of the year for 1997 in Greene County. The honor was given by the South/West Community Action organization during a luncheon on March 17. Shirley, with her husband's assistance, serves as director of the local Adventist Community Services Center in Greene County. During the three and a half years since its opening, the center has helped 16,432 clients and given away 97,178 items. The Montrose church sponsored a seminar at the county office building entitled "The Winning Attitude." Pre- sented by Pastor Paul Fisher, the meetings focused on the importance of positive thinking and healthy self-es- When asked about the prayer breakfast at the Reading Hampden Heights church, Megan Saadi's eyes teem for effective living. There was a lit up as she enthusiastically replied, "I liked it!"

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Erie church, school celebrate Booth anniversary On May 16 and 17, Erie celebrated the 100th anniver- mer president of the Pennsylvania Conference. and Michael sary of both the church and the elementary school. More Cauley, Pennsylvania Conference president. than 250 people were in attendance for this event, with the The Erie school opened in December of 1897. Ava Long. overflow crowd watching the proceedings by closed-circuit grandmother of Jerry Page, was a student at the school video in the church fellowship hall. Lunch was served in two then. It is believed to have been the second church school in shifts to accommodate the crowd. the world with teachers prepared in Adventist colleges. Key speakers included current Pastor Jerry Finneman, CHERIE DICKEY former Pastor Melvin Sickler (1942-43). Jerry Page. for- Communication Leader

Above, left: Part of the crowd at dinner on Sabbath, May 17. Eating was done in two shifts. Above: Attending the celebration were, back row, from left: former Erie Pastor James Krause, local Elder Howard Bish, current Pastor Jerry finneman and former Pennsylvania (onference Presi- dent Jerry Page; front row, from left: conference officers David (adavero and Michael (auley. Left: Pastor and Mrs. Melvin Sickler sign the guest resigter and are met by greeters Helen Murdock and (herie Dickey.

Attention, Men! What: Multi-Conference Men's Retreat sponsored by the Erie church men's ministries When: August 22-23 Where: Erie church Theme: "Faith and Its Results" Speaker: Danny Shelton, founder and president of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network Cost: S 1 5, includes Sabbath luncheon and agape supper. Housing will be in members' homes as available. For more information, call George Dickey at (814) 833-7082.

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The Blue Mountain Academy Communique is published in the Visitor by Blue Mountain Academy; Graduation! Editor, athleen Sutton, CompuServe GRADUATION '97! address 74532,455; rn here was excitement in the air as Blue Mountain Acad- Other Sabbath activities included the afternoon tribute to Copy Editor, emy held commencement services for the Class of parents and a final vesper program presented by the senior Louise Corbin. 1997. Families and friends of graduates traveled many miles class. Then applause filled the gym as Senior Class Night to share in the excitement. The weekend offered an opportu- erupted with a variety of musical numbers. nity to reflect on God's goodness and to thank Him for so richly Pastor Dave Ferguson, Pennsylvania Conference youth di- blessing the most recent additions to BMA's alumni association. rector, delivered the Sunday morning commencement address Of the 49 graduates, 21 graduated with honors, and nine and challenged the students to follow their aim and motto: received vocational or career certificates. Academic and leader- "To soar to heights unknown on His wings of love." OM— ship scholarships were also awarded to several class members. August The weekend began Friday evening with an inspiring message from Pastor Dean Heisey, se- 15 & 16 New student/family orientation nior parent, who consecrated the class to a life of 17 Registration service to God. 18 (lasses begin Several seniors shared their instrumental and 23 SA Mixer vocal talents throughout the weekend. During Sab- bath school, seniors presented a skit, and Byron 30 Class parties Scheuneman, senior parent, presented a powerful 31 SA Fall Picnic lesson study. The baccalaureate address was given September by Elder Jerry Page, senior parent and president of 5-7 BMA Leadership the Central California Conference. 8-13 F.O.C.U.S. Week 14 Sunday school Jason Johns, Cedric Joyner and Danielle Lebrun. 17-21 Home leave

ISITOR, July 15, 1997 A7 b.m.a. communiqué "So, Wilson, does it really take a rocket scientist?"

The (6-n) placed great importance on keeping After the official runs were made, Tool Time mania took over. passengers in the car. Dividing by the mass of the How would the cars work with MORE POWER? Trevor hod some B car put a premium on light weight. Cosine goes and C engines. The B-engine is twice as powerful as the A-engine, from one to zero as the angle goes from zero to and the C-engine is twice as powerful as the B-engine ("Yes, Tim, 90 degrees. ("Yes, Tim, that means you want your that means the C is four times as powerful as the A-engine.") car to go straight for as for as possible. Since ev- The most spectacular run of the day was with a C-engine in eryone has the same engine, the lighter cars Mott and Leah's car. Upon ignition, the car seemed to levitate. should go farther. Oh, and be sure everybody is It went up about six meters and 33 meters down field. The belted in tight!") flight was stable, and the axle and wheels seemed to fly like a Two of the cars (the teams of Rhonda, Tyson wing. Then the engine burned out.... The landing was not and E.J, and Bruce and Trevor) used a small-diam- nearly as elegant as the flight. At least the passengers sur- eter tubular fuselage with four wheels. These vived, even if the car was damaged. The unofficial score of this cartwheeled across the grass. They scored quite run (flight) was 336 points. well because they were light and cartwheeled in a "Yes, Tim, it does take a rocket scientist. And more power is fairly straight path, the passengers safely con- more fun than less power." Trevor Scheuneman (left) and Bruce Felker (third from left) launch their . tam ed in the fuselage. The "passengers" agreed CARY CORBIN rocket car as Kester Edwards and Jason Smith watch. that although the ride was rough, it was nothing Physics Instructor Photos by Tyson Page '97 ell, Tim, I am reminded of the Wotablost tribe of the compared to being shot into a stump! "WBlue Smokie Mountains..." Jared and Sam used a similar design, but with a large-di- This year's physics project seemed to take off on its own. ameter fuselage and larger, wider wheels. Their car was the The task was to build a rocket-propelled car that would carry six heaviest but most stable and straight-running. Unfortunately, intrepid passengers across rough terrain. because of its weight, the distances and scores were low. The Not wishing to risk life and limb, we scaled the rocket cars down. "passengers" said theirs was the smoothest ride. The major construction material was shirt board (scrounged from in- Jami & Graham and Ben & Dave used monocoupe designs. dustry). The "passengers" were .38 caliber bullets that hod already Jami & Graham's was large enough to be fairly stable with survived a trip down a revolver barrel (and into a stump). The rough only minor rollovers. Ben & Dove had the lightest design with terrain was the gross on the ball field. the most spectacular cartwheels. Their first run was only 4.35 Each team was given five sheets of shirt board, a rocket body meters, but the second was over 10 meters. tube, a bottle of glue and six "passengers." The teams had to Matt & Leah's design was highly unconventional. It consisted Now that "rocket scientists" E.J. Pyeun-Kim and Rhonda scrounge material for axles, which led to some interesting designs. of a long axle with a large wheel on each end. The passengers Roberts have finished their car, Rhonda pauses to fix her The scoring formula went like this: rode inside the wheels. The rocket tube was mounted on the glasses so she can watch the launch. axle, with a long piece of coat-hanger for a tail skid. A vertical Score = 2d(6-n)cos0 stabilizer on the tail skid acted as a rudder. 6m When all the smoke had cleared (Dove & Ben's car caught fire d = distance traveled (meters) ...twice!), the results were as follows: n = number of lost passengers (bullets) Dave & Ben — First Place with 192 points = / off ideal path (degrees) Trevor & Bruce — Second Place with 182 points m = mass (kg) Jami & Graham — Third Place with 122 points.

Principal's Corner

roverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the from our vision and say "no" to it? "We know that when Ppeople perish." Do we have a vision for our lives? It is easy to just live, to do what comes our way, to look for He appears, we shall be Not something vague, but a specific set of goals and a vi- the lucky breaks; to blame others or circumstances if things like Him, for we shall see sion for what we want to become. Have we taken time to don't go the way we think they should. But how many of us Him as He is. Everyone decide what we really want to accomplish in life? If we live our lives on purpose, believing that we are living God's will? who has this hope in Him don't decide this, who will? Joel Baker says, "Vision without action is merely a dream. purifies himself, just as He Secondly, Have we acted on that vision? Why do we do Action without vision lust passes the time. Vision with action is pure." (1 John 3:2, 3 what we do? Because it is there,or because it is important can change the world." But the first step in changing the N.I.V.) Now we have a vision that is followed by action! to our lives? Do we recognize what is going to keep us world, I believe, is to change me!

AO VISITOR, July 15, 199; b m a communiq u Service Explosion BMA goes online

ur spring " You have one new message. Press '1' to listen." We now have available Internet access and a Windows OV Service Ex- "Kathy — you'll never guess what I've stumbled environment. Programs we teach include WordPerfect, C++, plosion Day once across. An opportunity to purchase 30 computers for BMA. PageMaker, Pascal, Quattro Pro and more! Also, each of our again found stu- Call me!" It was the voice of Charlie Hokanson, a friend staff and students has an e-mail address. Addresses would be dents all over who had helped BMA purchase equipment in the past. I [email protected]. (You will need to know Berks County was excited, as I felt God would provide a way for us to the user name.) We also have an e-mail address that is ideal cleaning, painting, take advantage of this opportunity. John Edison, our com- for home study students to write in and ask academic ques- scrubbing and puter lab supervisor and teacher, had just purchased a file tions: [email protected]. Our computer lab is more. Some worked with the Salvation Army's Caring and server that would handle the additional computers with buzzing, and now with the added equipment, we can offer Sharing group, while others went to nursing homes, day- money received from a previous donation, and I knew God even more options to our students. care centers, etc. would help us come up with the additional money we KATHLEEN SUTTON One group (pictured) enjoyed the feeling of accomplish- needed. When we visited a faithful donor to ask for the Director of Advancement ment after a job well done in a rose garden! It was a tiring funds, he generously handed us a check. We now have day, but the joy 55 computers for our students to use for class work and and excitement of study! What an awesome God we serve! serving others was a real ener- gizer for those who participated!

Miss Dinning looks on as Heather Trout and Brain storming! Dean Ringer working with students to create George Haas do an assignment. a bulletin to advertise BMA Bytes on line tutoring service.

Senior certificates

ine members of the Class of '97 completed certificate Stan Rouse, principal, watches as Sandy Notturno, '98, programs in addition to earning academic diplomas. and Alyssa Foote, '98, conduct Ad Committee. N Career and vocational certificates are designed to provide the basic experience, knowledge and skills necessary to ob- SA student government tain at least an entry-level position upon graduation. Candi- dates must complete up to 37.5 semester hours in their nn Student Government Day, Student Association officers career or vocational area. and other students took over classroom and administrative roles. As SA president, I got a first hand look at administration as I sat in on a meeting with the deans and in Administrative Committee. SA officers joined regular Ad Committee members for a most interesting and amusing two hours that gave us an opportunity to see how things run. Students who walked in staff shoes that day came away Office skills certificates were awarded by Miss Shelly with a new perspective on everything. They realized you Dinning to (front) Jami Thoman, (middle) Susan can't just get up and teach—it takes a lot of preparation to Eglinger, Teresa Wagner, Amber Jackson, Norine Briner, (back) Ingrid Forss, Cedric Joyner. keep a class running smoothly. And we all realize more fully how much hard work and dedication it takes to run Blue Mountain Academy. SANDY NOTTURNO Rudy Marschner and Chris Edwards were awarded the Class of '98 automotive certificate by Mr. Troy McFarland. VISITOR, July 15, 1997 49 ilitegistration D August

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Potomac Conference ONFERENCE Executive Committee Seabrook, MD July 23

NAD Teen Pathfinder Retreat Glacier View Ranch, CO August 5-9

Whitewater Rafting Adventurer Club members line up to salute the flag. West Virginia August 8-10

CU Pathfinder Samuel (aka Herb Broeckel) counsels camp- Camporee ers at the Potomac Pathfinder Camporee. Bob Evans Farm, Ohio August 14-16

A CAMPING WE WILL GO • • Conference President and Master Guide Herb Broeckel, Head Area Coordinator Roger Rinehart and Youth Ministries Director Sali Jo Hand salute as campers raise the flag for the "Pledge of Alliance."

ay 16-18 was no ordinary weekend Clothed in the for the more than 350 Pathfinders and club leaders who went camp- "wardrobe of the ing. Potomac Conference Pathfind- ers celebrated their annual camporeeM at Westmoreland State Park in Virginia. times," Elder Potomac People Director of Youth Ministries Sali Jo Hand and Head is published in the Visitor Area Coordinator Roger Rinehart helped make the each month by the Broeckel carried a weekend a time of fun for all involved. Any time Potomac Conference. there is a Pathfinder activity, the success is largely President. due to the area coordinators, the directors and staff, Herbert H. Broeckel; cane and wore a garb Editor, Sue Bendall; as well as the cooperation of the campers. 606 Greenville Ave. The theme for the weekend was "Discovering a Staunton, Virginia 24401 around his head. New World." Herb Broeckel, featured speaker and (540) 886-0771 continued on page 53

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 51 Potomac People Editorial Potomac Adventist Which road will you take? Bookstore ranked #1 Sabbath school discussion class. The leader turns to me, "You have been a church member all your life. Do you come to church because you are afraid not to?" My of "Top 100" retailers off-the-cuff answer was, "No. I wouldn't know how to act The Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Store has without it." been ranked the #1 store of the "Top 100" Christian book- Better answers came to mind later. Among them, stores in the nation by Christian Retailing magazine. The "God has been so good to me that I listing appears in the May 20 edition. would not want to walk apart from The Potomac Book & Health Food Store was founded in Him;" "This is where I choose to be;" 1904. General Manager J. C. Kinder states, "We appreciate and "I want my children to have the the people in our community who have faithfully shopped example of a mother who is faithful." in our store and told others about the products that we My church habit predates my carry. They are the ones who have made our store #1. Our memory. Although my mother did at- aim is to keep on the cutting edge, thereby supplying every tend and even play the piano for some customer's desires." meetings, she was not a Seventh-day The Potomac Book & Health Food Store offers a wide Adventist; so my dad was the one who range of products: the latest in Christian contemporary read my Sabbath school lessons to music, Bibles, current books, classic reference material, me, taught me all the memory verses greeting cards, Precious Moments figurines, wedding supplies, Bible software, cho- Sue Bendall each quarter, prepared me to recite them and took me to church. It often ral music and much more. seemed to me that he was there every time the church It also carries a full line of health food products and door opened, but that wasn't an accurate perception. is widely renowned as spe- "Because our goal While in his 80s, he and another elderly gentleman dug cializing in vegetarian the footings for a new church building. His devotion and items. In addition to the is to help our cus- dedication to his church were an example to me. store's ranking as having Other factors that drew me to attend the church were the largest sales of Chris- probably not planned for that purpose, but they served tian products, it has also tomers better their it. We were small in number and, I suppose, in order to been nominated as the vary the program and keep from having the same people health food store of the up in front all the time, the Sabbath school superinten- year by the National Nat- lives mentally, dents had me reading the mission story when I was ural Food Association quite young. Then, when I was about 10 years old, I be- (NNFA). This award was spiritually and gan piano lessons. Before I was able to really play, that given at their national congregation had me at the piano when the regular pia- trade show in Las Vegas, nist was absent. Later on, I remember teaching the les- Nevada, on July 14, 1997. physically, we call son to the younger children. During my teen years, when Manager Kinder further I wasn't away at school, I played the piano for prayer says, "When people want a our store 'Your meeting. I even preached one Sabbath! The point is: I particular product, they was needed and made to feel a part of things even want it now. That's why we have over $1.3 million though I wasn't an expert. They accepted and used me, Community Store dollars of inventory at our mistakes and all. And I remember only appreciation and cost. Then if we do get praise for what I did—never any criticism. caught without a particu- for Better Living:" I'm stopping short of the much-maligned moral. I lar product in stock, we want you to get creative and form your own. For some promise to have it for you folks my age, reading this has just been a nostalgic trip in just a few days. Because down memory lane. We need that, too, occasionally. For our goal is to help our customers better their lives men- others of you, there are several roads that can be taken. tally, spiritually and physically, we call our store 'Your So go ahead, see if you can come up with something Community Store for Better Living.'" good from the things I've said. Something that will im- Christian Retailing magazine's annual Top 100 listing is prove Seventh-day Adventists' relationships with their based on sales volume. Published near Orlando in Lake congregations, bond children and youth to the church Mary, Florida, the magazine is distributed to more than . . . oops, nuf sed. 7,000 Christian retailers worldwide.

52 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Potomac People continued from page 51 Vienna Spanish Club, Takoma Park Rangers and conference president, deliv- the Silver Spring Shadows. ered his message through Junior Pathfinder of the the eyes of Samuel. Clothed Year winner was Elvin in the "wardrobe of the Rodrigues, Washington times," Elder Broeckel car- Spanish Club. Teen Path- ried a cane and wore a garb finder of the Year was Janet around his head. He shared Lafave, Vienna Stars Club. Samuel's experience of Runners-up were Brook working with the Lord. At Lohr, New Market Club; the end of his Sabbath ser- Jonathan Wieder, Wood- mon, Elder Broeckel gave a bridge Cardinals; and Ryan call to all Pathfinders to Heilman, New Market Club. come forward if they had an Winners received a Bible, a interest in being baptized. Pathfinder Teddy Bear, a Approximately 20 club mem- Pathfinder watch, a coupon bers joined him on the stage. to attend the 1998 The individual clubs pre- camporee and a discount pared their campsites for in- certificate to a youth minis- spection and marching. tries event. Campers participated in ac- If you want to experience tivities throughout the park. a fun camping weekend, be The clubs with the highest sure to come to a beautiful number of points for the state park along with a Pathfinder year were hon- couple hundred of your ored with plaques. The closest friends! Trophy club was the Wash- GAIL BROECKEL ington Spanish Club. Honor Clubs were the Seabrook Seahawks, WAZT Program Bulletin

Seventh-day Adventist Church expands schedules on Shenandoah Valley WAZT.

Monday-Friday (9 am-10am) 3ABN Presents (Variety/Discussion)

Saturday (11am-12 noon) Sabbath services (Adventist Churches) Saturday (9 pm-10 pm) Sabbath services (Repeat of 11 am)

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Cable system subscribers where WAZT is not carried are urged to write and call and request that WAZT be added to the list of signals available on basic cable. It is VITAL that you call and write so that other programs can be viewed in this area. For more information about WAZT, call (800) 459-8810.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 53 Potomac People Grodroaniimnrill in ErlavIrrn Potomac Conference Treasury Department

On thology. The Aliens feel greatly by the quality of its workers; we an electrical contractor. They April 20, blessed to have two daughters, must at every opportunity seek have two daughters, both 1997, S. Amanda, 8, and Melissa to affirm and recognize them graduates of Shenandoah Val- Kurt "Scooter," 5. They make their for the commitment and sacri- ley Academy. Amy is a physical Allen home in Fishersville, Virginia, fice they make in ministry." therapy student at Loma Linda was in- and are members of the When asked to summarize University, and Kelly attends Co- vited by Waynesboro church, where the the responsibilities of the trea- lumbia Union College. Spending the whole family is active in minis- sury team, Allen said, "We must time with her family is at the top Potomac try and worship. always remember that we are of Mrs. Confer- During his 11 years at the working with resources our Sheffer's en- ence Potomac Conference, Mr. Allen members have entrusted to us joyment list. S. Kurt Allen constitu- has been responsible for imple- as tithes and offerings to God. She also likes Vice President for Finance ency to menting and maintaining the We must communicate by our to read, cook serve as overall financial records. His faithfulness that we are people and shop. the vice president of finance for technical proficiency and accu- of honesty and integrity, that Sheffer the conference. He is no racy has been recognized every member can trust us to states that, stranger to Potomac since he through the audit process and do exactly what we say we will "We're all very has served here as an associate has contributed significantly to do. We must give members evi- compatible treasurer for the past 11 years. the financial strength of the dence for continued confi- here and will He brings a rich background of conference. He has also been dence. We must uplift Jesus in work together Mary Ann She ft technical understanding and of responsible for facilitating the all that we do." well. I am es- Undertreasurer Potomac Conference history process of buying and selling of New undertreasurer chosen pecially into the administrative team of properties and related property Mary Ann Shelter, newly ap- pleased with how Kurt reminds the conference. transactions. He feels that ac- pointed Potomac Conference us that our commitment is to Mr. Allen is a graduate of curate and current financial undertreasurer, received the uplift Jesus in all we do. We Andrews University with a de- records are absolutely essential unanimous vote of the Potomac work as a team to make the jobs gree in business administration for making informed decisions. Conference Executive Commit- of each conference employee a with an emphasis in account- He states that the treasury staff tee. Mrs. Sheffer has worked in little easier." ing. His ministry began in the that is in place is a team of tal- the treasury department of the New assistant treasurer appointed Northern New England Confer- ented professionals in whom he conference for more than 13 Jim Jensen, newly appointed ence under Arthur Harms, has absolute confidence. "It's years. She graduated from Co- assistant treasurer, brings more whom he considers to be a men- enjoyable to do the work when lumbia Union College in busi- to the conference than an ac- tor. He worked there for two you have a team of individuals ness administration with an counting and business education years before being called to the you consider your closest emphasis in accounting. As degree; he grew up in a family Potomac Conference in 1986. friends," says Allen, who would undertreasurer, she will assume where church finances were the like to thank them for their Allen is a Certified Public Ac- many of the duties previously focus of life. His father, Russ many years of help and support. countant in the state of Virginia performed by S. Kurt Allen, Jensen, retired in 1995 as Allen foresees many chal- and is also certified by the de- who recently became vice presi- undertreasurer of the Columbia lenges and opportunities in nomination in trust services. dent for finance. Allen refers to Union Conference. His parents, making the transition from a He is married to Jeanie Mary Ann Sheffer as "a very Russ and Marge, met and were technician to an administrator. Koliadko Allen who is a dedicated and capable indi- married while working at He sees his role as that of an Potomac Conference native vidual in whom I have total Shenandoah Valley Academy. enabler to the vision of the of- originally from the Yale, Vir- confidence." Jensen did a year of fice staff, pastors and teachers. ginia, church. She is the daugh- Mrs. taskforce with the Heri- "It is a great challenge to fund a ter of Paul and Jeannette Sheffer is the tage Singers, has hiked to Koliadko, who for many years growing program with a rela- daughter of the top of California's Mt. richly contributed to the pub- tively flat income base." He rec- Irma Bond of Whitney (14,000+ feet), lishing work in this conference. ognizes the inability to the Radford, visited every state in the compensate conference em- Mrs Allen is currently a home- Virginia, continental United States maker but has been accepted at ployees fully for their hard church. She is and knows how to find work and dedication. "the James Madison University to married to "whatever you need" on pursue a degree in speech pa- Potomac Conference is blessed Larry Sheffer, the Internet.

54 Jim Jensen VISITOR, July 15, 1997

Potomac People North Valley church welcomes new members

The North Valley church continues to add new members to its growing congregation under the leadership of Pastor John McGraw, who retired again on June 28. On Sabbath, June 14, Pastor McGraw baptized eight people: Michael and Matthew Herman, Lansana Kabikolay Thullah, Rick Sandra, Laurie Welch, Chuck Mowry and Ashley Forrester (pictured below). Shelia Min joined the church by profession of faith. We praise the Lord for His blessings as we look forward to building our church. JEAN WILLS Communication Leader Resource office welcomes new staff members After an orientation luncheon on Monday, June 2, members of the social committee crowned and so welcomed new office staff. Left to right: Kurt Allen, Mary Ann Sheffer, Clinton Adams, Carol Anderson, Jim Jensen and Jan Preston. (Husband Lou had already returned to his desk.)

Youth ministries department welcomes new secretary

On June 2, the Potomac Conference welcomed Carol Anderson as the new secre- Staunton prison ministry leads to baptism tary for the youth ministries Robert Clarke, pastor of the Staunton church, baptized department. Carol has Robert James Crabb on May 10, 1997, at the Augusta Cor- served as office manager for rectional Center in Craigsville, Virginia. Messer Landscape, Inc., in Bobby and Peggy Davis have volunteered their services Staunton for the past seven at the correctional center for five years. We thank God for years. She comes to the of- these dedicated workers and for the addition of a new Carol Anderson fice with a wide background member into the family of God. of experience within the de- nomination and in private MARIE MCINTYRE Prison Ministry Director business.

Potomac Conference says "goodbye" to Gail Broeckel

The conference office staff met together for lunch on Thursday, May 29, to say goodbye to Gail Broeckel, who began her duties as director of public relations at Columbia Union College on June 1. Gail has worked in the conference office for the past two years, first as re- ceptionist and more recently as secretary to Sali Jo Hand in the youth ministries department. For the past three years, she has taught the public relations management class at CUC. Gail and Sali are shown here at a retreat at Camp Blue Ridge.

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 55 Potomac People Mother's Day 80 and still counting! celebration n November 22, children have subsequently all these people. Recently, 1916, a church become church members; V. R. Vinglas, Potomac Con- he atmosphere was 0 treasurer was born. another is now attending ference auditor, reviewed set in Paris with a It was not until 63 years regularly with Maggie. This the Norfolk church financial Tspecially prepared later that this miraculous past November, her biologi- records. When asked how brunch. Red and white event was realized. Arvilla cal and church families con- things looked, his com- striped napkins were set be- "Maggie" Owens became the spired to make her 80th ment was, "As long as Mrs. side fine china and baskets church treasurer in July of birthday one she would Owens is keeping the books, of homemade rolls. The 1979 at the age of 63. Hav- never forget. In addition to I'm sure they will always ing celebrated her 80th having all four children look good!" sweet aroma of pancakes birthday this past Novem- present, most of her grand- Maggie's commitment is and scrambled eggs wove ber, Maggie is still the children and many friends seen everywhere. But there itself around the more than keeper of the finances at the were able to come out and is one testimony that speaks 70 women who were being Norfolk, Virginia, church. For celebrate at a special lun- loud and clear. In the 18 honored at the Staunton over 18 years she has very cheon held just after church years as treasurer, she has Fellowship Hall. There faithfully been carrying out in Maggie's honor. Here a only missed one church wasn't time to fly to Paris, her duties in the church that plaque was presented board meeting. Wow! she has much affection for. thanking her for her 18 Rarely absent from any so the men of the Staunton In April of 1977, Maggie years of faithfulness as church event, Maggie takes church dressed themselves began attending a series of church treasurer. The seriously the concept of in red cummerbunds and meetings conducted by an It church also purchased a "Church Family." She says, bowties and cheerfully served Is Written evangelist, only to brand new TV to replace "I've lived a good life." But, mothers and their guests. learn that for over six dec- her worn-out model. Maggie she adds, "The past 20 years From the orange sauce for was showered with many have been the best years of other gifts, cards and good my life. My years in the pancakes to the tasty juice, wishes. This was truly a day church have been the icing names were given a French- she would never forget. on the cake." sounding flair. Maggie has a habit of Maggie is in excellent Head maitre d' Roscoe staying in for the long haul. health. She mows her own Carpenter began the brunch She worked for "Uncle Sam" yard and is rarely sick. She by welcoming the women for 31 years. During this is a true testimony to the time, her duties ranged from blessings of trusting in Di- and reading the menu with tailoring, to cooking, to vine Power. "Although I his best French accent. counting money. And this is never made more than Each table was attended by where the church has used $6.25 per hour," Maggie at least two men. Every her ever since . . . counting says, "I feel like I'm the little whim was cared for. money! When Pastor Tom richest person there is. Not The men did all of the food Ipes asked Maggie to serve as in money or material things, preparation, serving and the treasurer, I'm sure he had although I have everything no idea that she would break to make life comfortable, clean-up. Just when the la- in six pastors (she's currently but in God's blessings." dies thought they couldn't breaking in the seventh) and So, if you're ever visiting eat any more, a lovely des- still be counting money at 80 the Norfolk church, say Arvilla "Maggie" Owens sert of watermelon topped years of age! "Hello" to Maggie. How will by sherbet was delivered. Maggie still keeps the ac- you know who she is? A special decoration hon- ades she had been missing counting record the old Watch for the lady who fol- oring the memory of moth- the beautiful blessings of fashioned way . . . with pen lows the deacons out to the the Sabbath. It was in Octo- and paper. She says that if hall after the collection of ers no longer with us was in ber of that same year that the church wants the books the offering. That will be the center of the room. she became a member of kept on computer, they may Maggie. And if you put Staunton Pastor Robert the Norfolk church through as well look for another some money in the plate, Clarke even helped as a baptism. But more than be- treasurer. "I'm just too old you better believe that server for the meal. As the coming a Seventh-day to be learning such things," Maggie will count it . . . for ladies left with their cor- Adventist, she became a she pipes in. The Norfolk she is 80 years old and still humble servant of God. church currently has 475 counting! sages, smiles could be seen Maggie is a mother of members, so you can imag- RON PRIEST everywhere. four children; three daugh- ine the dedication of keep- Norfolk Church Pastor GAIL BROECKEL ters and one son. Two of her ing the records by hand for Communication Leader 56 VISITOR, July 15, 1991 $tomac eople Another highlight stated Goss. As a result of was the substantial this healing, a number of cure of a man with Catholic families that lived large open sores on close to this healed brother his leg. The man had requested Bible studies. diabetes and had The trip was funded by had the sores for members and friends of the about three and one- Amicus church. In addition half years. With to the travel expense, mis- prayer, charcoal sionary literature was also poultices held in provided. place by a disposable In an emotional session diaper and an imme- of closing prayer as Goss diate change in diet, and Heathman were prepar- the sores were essen- ing to return to the United Ron Goss, lay pastor of the Amicus church in Stanardsville, Virginia, tially closed in four States, mission officials preaches with the aid of an interpreter during evangelistic meetings days. Blood work asked the men to return held in the Philippines during April. taken came back next year for more evange- negative for diabe- lism. "It will have to be as tes. The man's physi- God provides," Goss replied. Lay pastor completes cian and friends LEONARD WILLETT were amazed, ac- Assistant Communication Leader cording to Goss. crusade in the Philippines "Our God is still a God of miracles," on Goss, the lay pas- meetings, and many others tor of the Amicus were being prepared for Rchurch in Stanards- baptism in the near future. ville, Virginia, recently com- One of the highlights of Members meet to discuss plans for the pleted his second evan— the trip, according to Goss, new Gaithersburg-Germantown church gelistic crusade in the Phil- was a two-hour Bible study ippines. Goss spent three with a Roman Catholic group of 10 people met in May to talk weeks in April on Bantyan priest. He seemed to be very over plans for the new Gaithersburg- Island, part of the Central serious about wanting to A Visayan Mission at the re- know the teachings of the Germantown Seventh-day Adventist quest of mission officers after Bible. His parish consists of Church. It was the feeling of those present that speaking at evangelistic more than 18,000 persons. this will be an important church in a central, meetings there last year as "I found that this priest rapidly-growing location with many opportu- part of the Voice of Prophecy had taken many of the idols nities for evangelism. It is to be a traditional "Target 50,000" program. out of his church so that church that is being formed with the knowl- Ray Heathman of Cot- people would not bow and tonwood, California, as- pray to them," Goss re- edge and support of the Potomac Conference. sisted both years by ported. He showed Goss a The group will be meeting during the next providing health talks each prayer room he was having few months to develop and implement a plan evening and demonstrating constructed to encourage of action, to invite additional people to join in hygiene methods and natu- people to pray to Christ the planning process, to find a temporary loca- ral remedies. rather than coming to him tion in which to meet and determine the initial The meetings were held for confession. in the town of Bantyan, and The priest was given a steps needed to form a company and church. about 225 persons attended copy of The Great Contro- More people are needed to help with this each night. The Adventist versy and other truthfilled project. If you are interested, please call (301) church in that town has books. The priest's response 340-8041. about 60 members. Dozens was "I will use these books KATHARINE ELDRIDGE of precious souls were bap- to make sermons for my tized at the close of the people."

VISITOR, July 15, 1997 57 Shenandoah Valley Academy napFent9 I Jrattuation 97

Stefanie Johnson is a member of The class of 1997 during the baccalaureate service as Bryan Collick the class of 1997 and speaker for sings, "Find Us Faithful," reminding the seniors to remain faithful as the consecration service. The an example to those who will follow the class of 1997. SVA administration and the senior class chose Stefanie to speak, making this the first time that a member of the graduating class has been a speaker for the graduation weekend. Stefanie has been a spiritual leader on the campus during her year at SVA and challenged the seniors to aim high by setting goals and striving to achieve them.

The seniors who were in the choir all fours years while at SVA stood and were recognized.

Rebecca Wheatley, the first fifth generation graduate of SVA, re- Sharon Koh receiving a certifi- ceiving congratulations from her cate of recognition from Prin- Class President Jenny Sue grandfather, William J. Strick- cipal Mark Wile for her work Lemon giving the presi- land, former vice principal and on the school newspaper, the dent's address. teacher, and currently develop- Shen-Val-Lore. ment director at SVA. Rebecca was the last senior in the class of 1997 to graduate, making her graduate number 3,999 from SVA.

For more Wain-mallow contact: Jan Midland Osborne. Alumni Director • Shenandoah Valley Academy • 234 West Lee Highwdy • New Markel. VA 22844 Phone (540) 740-3399 or (540) 740-4141, Evt. 213, 210 • Fax (540)740-3336 58 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 Letters

Dr. Ka 's r &A Nailb ox Dating the wrong boy "Addressing" health integrated approach even before we told S moking; and One of our international representa- him that our strategic planning meetings S ex (i.e., AIDS and other sexually Question: Our daughter is seri- tives for the Adventist Development and had repeatedly identified a need for transmitted diseases). ously dating a fellow we have a Relief Agency e-mailed this message to greater integration in our service to the "He asked if I would be willing to hard time accepting. She and her boy friend the Visitor editor just a few days ago. community. critique his paper. Once it has been pol- won't have anything to do with us. I think we Faced with the challenge of being "When I expressed my concern ished a bit, he wants to distribute it could accept him if he'd accept us. But right Christ's ambassadors in a country where regarding smoking, drugs, alcohol and widely in an effort to improve the over- now, he's very negative and seems to be poi- it's nearly illegal to be a Christian, this diet, and shared our desire to focus par- all health and well-being of his people. soning our daughter's attitude toward us. What Adventist leader has been praying for a ticularly upon the youth of the country, He would like ADRA to spearhead this can we do about it? way he and ADRA can touch lives. He he informed us that he had recently process. was impressed to call on a top govern- written, in both English and Arabic, a "I could hardly believe my ears! Answer: Parents should consider every seri- ment leader, where he quickly learned 12-page "Health Address" that identi- While God has been impressing these ous dating relationship of their children as if it that God is still answering prayer in fied the following areas of need: needs upon us, he has also been prepar- would culminate in marriage. Being too negative can cause wounds that are hard to heal. powerful ways, even as we ask! A Icohol; ing the way for us to move forward. I Your advice or observations must be given in "A key government official is very D rugs; am excited about the potential and con- such a way as to not cause alienation. Once supportive of our desire to expand more D iet; fident that this leader's enthusiastic your daughter is past high school and estab- strongly into health education in his R estlessness and stress; response to our visit will open up tre- lishing a life of her own, she needs to take re- country. He stressed the need for an E xercise; mendous opportunities." sponsibility for her own decisions and enjoy or suffer from the consequences of her decisions, We'd like to hear from you! Mail letters to: Columbia Union Visitor, 5427 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045-3247; which includes whom she decides to marry. or send us e-mail at 74617,[email protected], Randy [email protected] or through the union's World Wide Web site at Acceptance is a two-way street. Let it begin http://www.columbiaunion.org. with you. Look for the strengths and positive attributes in the person she's dating. What does your daughter find attractive in him? She may have some psychological needs that are being met by this relationship that you are un- aware of. Could you thank him for that? Look for things about him to compliment. Find out what his interests and talents are and show a genuine interest. It's disturbing when you feel someone is poisoning your daughter's attitude toward you. You need to be honest about how you feel. "I feel hurt when things are said about me that wonotk, aren't true or when you accuse me of things Heather Hardy, Westminster, Chesa- Stephanie Greene, Westminster, Ches- Paula West, Westminster, Chesa- and don't give me a chance to explain." But peake. Among the influences that led to apeake. Stephanie was one of three peake. July of 1996 was when Paula hold off on advice. If you do decide to bring up Heather's decision to be baptized in July young women who publicly showed their became a member of the Seventh-day some concerns, ask her permission. You might of 1996 by Pastor Dave Miller were her love for Christ be being baptized by Pas- Adventist Church through baptism by say something like: "Who you date and even- church, her home and her school. tor Dave Miller in July of 1996. Pastor Dave Miller. tually marry is your choice, and we will love and accept this person because we love and accept you. However, I have some concerns, and I'd like to shore these with you if you'll give me permission." If you've observed certain behaviors in this fellow that indicate a potential for abuse or illegal or immoral behavior, you need to be up front and direct. Suggest they both take a bat- tery of tests to determine personality traits and other differences that might cause conflict in a marriage. And if there are some red flags, ask them to get pre-engagement counseling. It takes guts to stop the inevitable flow toward marriage once an engagement is announced.

Melvina Satina, Arlington, Potomac. Shad Whitson, Hanover, Pennsylva- Adam Frye, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. [Read more from Dr. Kay Kuzma in A friend told Melvina about Net '96, nia. Shad's wife waited 30 years to see A resident of Brookfield, Ohio, Adam the Family Times newspaper. For a where she found answers to her search her husband complete a series of Bible joined grandmother Joyce in member- free subscription, write to: Family for the truth. She was baptized in No- studies and be baptized in December of ship at Sharpsville through baptism on Matters, P.O. Box 7000, Cleveland, vember of 1996 by Pastor Dan Kovacs. 1996 by Pastor John Moyer. his 18th birthday by Pastor John Peters. TN 37320; or call (615) 339.1144.] VISITOR, July 15, 1997 59 News

CHESAPEA come many thousands of miles to be in- Ruth Jacobson, prayer ministry coordi- volved in a Net crusade for the first time. nator for the North American Division. Dwight Nelson, Pioneer Memorial's The meeting concluded with partici- senior pastor, will be pants surrounding the Net '98 leaders the speaker for the and praying for God's Spirit to empower satellite television them for the great challenge and oppor- crusade, which is tunity coming in next year's crusade. slated for October 9 BETTY COONEY to November 14 of Correspondent next year. The series will focus on the truth about God's Dwight Nelson character and span Elizabeth Spanish Adventurers visit the full range of Adventist doctrine. Since that early report, plans for Net children's museum '98 have doubled in one aspect, accord- Leaders for the Elizabeth Spanish ing to Warren Judd, director of Adventist church's "Starlights of Jesus" Adventur- Media Productions and consultant to ers club have created a very diverse pro- the General Conference for the Adventist gram for their group, which consists of Robert Wilson demonstrates how to use a braille Global Communication Network. 21 members, seven staffers and 14 Ad- typewriter to student Ryan Abel during a special chapel "I've been asked by Robert Folken- venturers. service on people with disabilities that was held recently berg, General Conference president, to Included is the visiting of museums to at the church school in Frederick, Maryland. Though he's make all the technical arrangements to expand the Adventurers' knowledge of been blind for many years, Wilson has served in a num- transmit up to 40 languages," Judd said. ber of posts for the Adventist church. —MARY BOWEN culture, the environment, work and how North American viewers will have different fields complement each other. the option of downloading the signal in During a visit to the New Jersey Chil- English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, dren's Museum, the youngsters learned with most receivers able to handle any Norwalk church sponsors about the work environments of astro- two of those languages at the same time. nauts, firemen, plumbers, electricians, cooking course In addition, sites in North America will doctors, conservation workers, etc. be able to access closed captioning in Members of the Norwalk congrega- Club Director Madeline Velez states English, prepared especially for those that "the kids have fun and get excited tion held a seminar on vegetarian cook- with hearing impairments. ing six Monday nights from April 7 to about learning." Heightened emphasis was placed on CARL RODRIGUEZ May 12 at the church. prayer at the coordinators' meeting by New Jersey Conference Youth Director "A Taste of Nature" was the title of the series taught by Iverna Fallecker that included information on how to eat well and feel better without gaining weight. Recipes were low-cost and easy to prepare, with no cholesterol and low fat. FRANK TIGHE Communication Leader

WORLD CHUR Net '98 to be aired in up to 40 languages At the initial meeting of Net '98 coordinators held at the Pioneer Memorial church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, representatives from five world divisions outside North America were present. These participants learned then that the five-week crusade was to be made available in 20 different languages and acces- sible in virtually all of the church's world divisions. Four languages will again he available in North America. This progress report was warmly re- Members of the Elizabeth Spanish church's Starlights of Jesus Adventurer club and an adult supervisor visit a "talk ceived, particularly by those who had show" set that is part of the display at the New Jersey Children's Museum.

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62 VISITOR, July 15, 1997 NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MOVING? Access Transportation Sys- Church school in Bahamas Church and Bob Burnette, inspirational ac- COLLEGE? Our service can help you to tems, Inc. (formerly Montana Conference needs teachers tivities will include Native American spiritual identify and access funding sources needed Transportation), is still "Your Friend in the A self-supporting church school nearing testimonies, Iroquois hymn and story telling, to help pay for college. Write for free Moving Business." Our well-known quality completion in Abaco, Bahamas, seeks Ad- Native American legends and story teling, a information. Delta Services, Inc., P.O. Box service includes full-service moves, door- ventist teachers for temporary or permanent special presentation on plant medicines, 751383, Dayton, OH 45475. (915) to-door insurance and packing, and we positions to teach grades one through 12 in canoeing, hiking and campfires, a corn are price-competitive with all commercial roast and a meatless potluck and meeting MORTGAGE LOANS: Adventist loan of- all subjects, including music. Retirees, volun- movers. Let our professional Christian driv- old friends and making new ones. RV and ficer can help you with all of your home- teers, student missionaries and regular workers and state-of-the-art equipment help you tent spaces are available. For more informa- financing needs. Loans are available to ers would be welcome. Appointments will make your next move. For a free estimate, tion, write to: New York Conference, Native purchase a home or refinance your exist- be made through the General Conference call (800) 525-1177 toll-free. (1215) American Ministries, 4930 W. Seneca Turn- ing mortgage. Home equity loans and secretariat. For more information, call (301) 794-7900 or write to Signet Ministries, Inc., pike, Syracuse, NY 13215; or call (315) loans to those with less than perfect credit P.O. Box N-7521, Nassau, Bahamas. 469-6921 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday are available. Call Stan Schurtz at (800) through Thursday. 572-3605 or (301) 217-0737. (815) Annual family life conference OBITUARIES Singles slate national COMMERCIAL LOANS: Starting from a set for mid-August nine-percent fixed rate. Purchase/refi- "For the Lord himself will come down The 24th annual Family Life International adult camp from heaven, with a loud command, with nance; we do all property types, including conference is scheduled for August 11-16 A week of spiritual and physical renewal the voice of the archangel and with the health-related facilities, franchises, retail, on the campus of Andrews University in Ber- will be held at Camp MiVoden, Hayden trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ hotels and resorts. 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She was a member of the quiries to FLI, Andrews University, Berrien or call (770) 434-5111. available. Life warranty. Made especially Hagerstown, MD, church. Survivors: hus- Springs, MI 49104. for churches without pianists. Call Johnny Camp Au Sable prepares band Don and mother Elizabeth Rineer. Rodriguez at (703) 360-9023 for a free Native Americans hold to mark 50th anniversary sample. Played every Saturday in Austra- BIVENS, Doris J. "Jean,"born January 9, northeast camp meeting Camp Au Sable in Grayling, MI, will lia, Alaska, Central and South America, 1930; died September 5, 1996. She was "The Creator's Way" is the theme for the celebrate 50 years of camping with a spe- Puerto Rico and the United States in more treasurer of the Rocky Gap church in Bland fourth annual northeast Native American cial week during the summer of 1998 for all than 50 Hispanic churches. Don't ever Co., VA, for 40 years. Survivors: husband camp meeting, which will be held August former camp personnel and staff only. If you sing again without musical instruments; Harold, one brother, sons Richard and 15-17 at the Shiloh Family Retreat Center at are interested in attending, please call the now you can have them on cassette. (1215) Larry, daughter Sandra Hoosier and eight Hatch Lake in Eaton, NY. Along with fea- Michigan Conference Youth Department at grandchildren. tured Native American speakers Monte (517) 485-2226, Ext. 270. ADVENTIST ATTORNEY AND TITLE COMPANY with over 20 years' experi- HIXSON, Paul John (P.J.), born July 11, ence specializing in serious personal in- 1988, Athens, OH; died March 18, 1997, jury cases and real estate settlements in Athens, OH. He was a Pathfinder at the Maryland and Washington, DC (purchase, Athens church. Survivors: mother Veronica, sale or refinance). Free initial consultation father Duane, sister Amanda and brother Monthly Special and 25 percent discount on real estate set- Timothy. tlement fees to Seventh-day Adventists. KENDRICK, Sue, bornJanuary 25, 1915, for July Home and hospital visits are available for Pike Co., KY; died February 21, 1997. personal injury cases. Call Carl Zentz, She was a member of the Manchester, Esq., at (301) 292-4500 or send a fax to OH, church. Survivors: daughters Clare Word (or Word from the N.LU. text (301) 292-5725. (1215) Lee Smith and Marian Hidalgo, son Kip Acts OLD, SLOW electronic organ music: The and two grandsons. sounds of harpsichord, pan flute, saxo- LEMKELDE, Russell, born May 24, 1926, phone and more. "The Old Rugged Cross," Dover, PA; died May 7, 1997, Dover, PA. "In the Garden," "Lower Lights;" 27 hymns. He was a member of the York, PA, church. Lyric sheet provided —copy, sing along. Survivors: wife Mary, one daughter, five Ninety-minute audio tape. 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