September 2005 - Atlantic Union Conference

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insideSEPTEMBER
2005
FEATURES
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Editorial
¿Qué Está Pasando?
Quoi de Neuf?
Youth & Relationships
This & That
OVER STORY:
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The 58 General
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Conference Session
– A Family Affair
NEWS
Atlantic Union College
New York
Northern New England
Southern New England
Northeastern
Bulletin Board
Obituaries
Classifieds
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DEADLINES
Beyond the Dome
16 Up
close and….
November Issue
December Issue
January Issue
31 Treasurers
Coordinate
Offering at Session
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THE OVER This issue of the GLEANER includes
highlights of the 58th General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church held in St. Louis, Missouri. On the cover is Kiener Plaza where many
Adventists were featured in free musical concerts during the lunch hour in conjunction with the Adventist world session. The photo was taken by Kelly Butler Coe.
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INFORMATION
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To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the
church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform,
instruct, and inspire our church members.
DEPARTMENTS
Beyond the Dome
Adventist Youth
Impact St. Louis
ABOUT
MISSION STATEMENT
Atlantic Union GLEANER, September 2005
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E D I T O R I A L
God Is No Respecter of Persons
A
s I sat in meetings at the 58th General
Conference Session in St. Louis,
Missouri, watching myriads of faces
from around the world, an excitement grew
inside me simply because God allowed me
to be part of such a delegation. The women
were professional, intelligent, and exquisite.
Their Christian bearing was like a delicate
bouquet of flowers with unique varieties of
blossoms, exotic fragrances, and rich hues
beyond description.
The appointment of Ella Simmons and
Rosa Banks to church leadership positions
inspired me to strive for a closer relationship with God, energized me to set higher
spiritual and personal goals, and challenged
me to view past blessings as a motivation
and assurance of future blessings. “Higher
than the highest human thought is God’s
ideal for His children”—EDUCATION, p. 18.
Further, their appointments substantiate
what is found in the following references:
1) Colossians, Ephesians, James, Romans,
and Galatians which tell us that, God is no
respecter of persons; 2) TESTIMONIES, vol. 3, p.
492, which states “The General Conference in
session is the highest authority that God has on
earth;” and 3) THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
BIBLE COMMENTARY, vol. 6, pp. 254, 962,
“neither race, nor sex, nor social status have
any bearing in God’s sight;” and “the elevation
of woman to equality with man is the direct
result of Christian teaching and practice.”
As women stood before that awesome
delegation to give reports, I smiled because
I felt a though I were watching a biblical
heroine such as Esther, Deborah, Hamutal,
Rahab, Hannah, Huldah, Ruth, Tamar,
Damaris, Dorcas, Lydia, Chloe, Zeruiah,
Claudia, Mary, Joanna, Martha, Sarah,
Miriam, Basemath, Rebecca, or Bathshua.
Women were reporting the blessings of God
in the power of God.
at www.atlantic-union.org
One of the challenges Women’s Ministries
directors face is receiving reports from local
churches. During the Women’s Ministries
meetings I thought, Suppose these women
had not shared the blessings with us? We
must report the blessings: monthly, from
the churches to the conference director;
quarterly, from the conference director to
the union director; and then to the North
American Division and General Conference.
Without the reports from the local churches, the blessings of God cannot be shared
with the world church.
How will the appointments of Simmons
and Banks to the General Conference
affect Women’s Ministries? Their appointments made me feel relaxed, encouraged,
and hopeful that another perspective will
be brought to the decision-making table.
But here’s another question to consider:
How will Women’s Ministries impact
their appointments? We can honor our
Christian sisters by praying for them, and
by sharing God’s blessings with conference
directors via e-mail as events take place:
Charlotte L. V. Thoms, Atlantic Union,
[email protected]; Loretta Gibbons,
Bermuda, [email protected]; Lynee
Hamm, New York, abcshopgirl@yahoo.
com; Diana Jaworski, New York,
[email protected]; Yvonne
Knight, Greater New York, vonnieek@aol.
com; Lynn Ortel, Northern New England,
[email protected]; Mireille St. Pierre,
Northeastern, mstpierre@northeastern.
org; Suesiana Bennett, Northeastern,
[email protected]; and Lisa Paden,
Southern New England, [email protected].
A report form is available on the Atlantic
Union Web site at www.atlantic-union.org/
women.htm.
“Higher than
the highest
human thought
is God’s ideal for
His children”—
EDUCATION, p. 18.
Charlotte Thoms is disabilities and women’s
ministries director for the Atlantic Union.
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Beyond
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Adventist Youth Impact St. Louis
From puppets to drama, food
youth made a positive impact in
Under the direction of Ceaser Gonzalez, 150 youth, ages
15-33, met at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, campus
and underwent two hours of daily training each morning.
In the afternoon, they went out into various parts of the city
to put their training to use. Covering twenty-three different
areas of ministry, the concept is to enable the youth to be in
a position to return to their local churches and train other
youth so that the reach of Impact St.Louis 2005 will be felt
all across the globe.
St. Louis! In what is fast becom-
Rosalie van Putten is a freelance writer living in New York, New York.
Photos this spread by Richard Herard.
banks to nursing homes, clowns
to deaf ministries, Adventist
ing a General Conference Session
tradition, Seventh-day Adventist
youth from all over the world
came together in St. Louis, as they
have during the last two General
Conference sessions, to be trained
in various areas of ministry and
then to go out and impact not
only the host city, in this case St.
Louis, but also the world.
Despite the 100 degree temperature, participants of the race sprinted down the streets of downtown St. Louis to gather clues to complete a puzzle. The purpose of the St. Louis Amazing Race
was to acclimate Impact St. Louis delegates to the city of St. Louis.
By Rosalie van Putten
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International delegates scoured the
city of Berkeley, Missouri, working their
way to City Hall. “Clean Sweep,” a part
of Impact St. Louis youth evangelism
training, helped delegates give something to the city, and also helped them
familiarize themselves with the area.
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Dedicated Lives to Atlantic Union’s Collegiates
Peggy Rittenhouse
hen Peggy Rittenhouse started nursing, there was no
HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C and when you gave an injection, you had to go to the back room and
grind down the steel needle
for the next use. “There were
no CAT scans or MRIs or
disposable gloves,” explains
Rittenhouse. “The only time
we wore gloves was for sterile
procedures such as scrubbing
in surgery or catheterizations
and even then, the gloves were
washed, dried, powdered, and
re-sterilized.” That caught the
attention of local media and, as a
result, Rittenhouse, her retirement,
and Atlantic Union College were
featured in THE CLINTON ITEM.
Rittenhouse served students
most recently as the Baccalaureate
Nursing Program coordinator at
Atlantic Union College. “Keep
your options open—you never
know what field of nursing
you will be in or what potential you have inside you,” she
told graduates at the nurses’
pinning during graduation
weekend, May 14. Her nurturing encouragement included,
“Take time for your spiritual
needs first, take time to care
for yourself including eating
breakfast, nourishing yourself
with good food, taking time
to exercise, and drinking
water. Find beauty in your
life, listen to great music, have a hobby, maintain a social network, and think of your nursing as a ministry—as service.”
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Photos: Wayne Dunbar
ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
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Henry Livergood
etiring Executive Chef Henry Livergood is full of stories. His life message is the latest
miracle or answered prayer of
what God is doing in the lives of
Atlantic Union College students,
missions, or his own life. He and
Rittenhouse are retiring after
decades of service to college students who come here from across
this union and around the world.
With a name like Livergood, he
and Dorothea, his wife, have
oddly both been plagued with
liver challenges, yet they move
forward like Energizer® Bunnies
for the Lord.
Dressed in his chef garb at
the General Conference Session,
he dispensed fruit, and talked
up the new 2-year associate
degree in Vegan/Vegetarian
Culinary Arts at Atlantic
Union College. He garnered
20 interested candidates. He
also invited people to participate in his Mission 2000
trip to Venezuela—a 15-year
tradition of mission service
with life-changing experiences
for college students. Even the
trip to GC bore fruit as the
two non-Adventist students he
took to GC are very interested
in Bible prophecy and the
church. Local Massachusetts
media found him interesting as
well and his story was carried
in THE WORCESTER TELEGRAM AND GAZETTE, The CLINTON
ITEM, and the L ANCASTER TIMES /CLINTON COURIER.
Chef Henry Livergood, second
from left, and Earl Kirchberg, far
left, talk with potential students
at the General Conference
Session in St. Louis. Kirchberg
is vice president of finance at
Atlantic Union College.
A future preacher. This young attender at the
General Conference Session had his picture
taken behind a pulpit that church founder
Ellen White preached at in the Founders
Hall Chapel at Atlantic Union College, South
Lancaster, Massachusetts. More than 1200
people had their pictures taken by this
special pulpit. Founders Hall is the oldest
educational building in the denomination
that is still in use on its original site. A tall
8-foot “brick” symbolizing Atlantic Union
College as the Cornerstone of Adventist
Education is in the background.
Cindy Kurtzhals, director, public relations
and publications, Atlantic Union College
Photo: Ronald Knott,
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ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
AMA Board Chair to Head AUC Capital Campaign
r. Duane Cady, a 1955 graduate of Atlantic Union College, became chair of
the American Medical Association Board of Trustees in July 2004, holding
the top elected position in the influential 250,000-member professional organization that helps to shape healthcare services for 300 million Americans. (See
the ADVENTIST R EVIEW, June 23, 2005, pp. 8-12.) Cady has also agreed to chair
the $25 million Cornerstone Capital Campaign at Atlantic Union College.
A natural leader, Cady is excited to be involved with his alma mater.
Having experience in the fund raising field, he served as chair of the AMA
Foundation where his know-how was made possible through influences from
the top fund raising consulting firms in the country.
The $25 million Cornerstone Capital Campaign will benefit various
departments throughout the campus. A primary goal is to build a premier
Seventh-day Adventist campus of academic excellence and evangelistic
outreach—thus impacting the lives of young people, preparing them for
this world and the one to come. Two multi-million dollar leadership gifts
are forthcoming. Two other gifts have been received, one in the amount of
$150,000 and the other in the amount of $100,000.
The administration at Atlantic Union College is thrilled to be part of this
campaign and has confidence that the Lord is guiding. College president Dr.
George Babcock recently stated, “Atlantic Union College was established by
dedicated pioneers, one of whom was Ellen G. White. What better investder, supports his
ment can we make than make a difference in the lives of young people.”
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NBA Pro Basketball Player Joins AUC Staff
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Cindy Kurtzhals
andy Smith, a former basketball draft selection with the NBA’s Phoenix
Suns and Baltimore Bullets farm system, has joined the Atlantic Union
College staff. He serves as director of recreation and facilities at the William
G. Nelson Field House and Lenheim Hall Pool.
Smith’s game plan is two-fold. He will develop the best intramural program in
basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, softball, and racquetball so students can relax
and enjoy recreation. Doing this will provide balance in their college life. “Proper
recreation helps balance students physically, mentally, and spiritually,” says Smith.
“It’s God’s original intention to have balance rather than all study or all worship.
Students need the social and recreational [components] to enhance the other two.”
At press time, Smith was scheduled for induction into the Winston-Salem
State University Sports Hall of Fame—a distinguished body that includes Earl
(The Pearl) Monroe, a New York Knickerbocker, one of the 50 best players in
the history of the NBA. At Winston-Salem State, Smith played for the legendary coach Clarence “Bighouse” Gaines, fourth all-time in college victories.
Smith’s success is a miracle. He is a survivor in spite of being raised in
extremely adverse circumstances. Drugs killed his father and destroyed his
childhood. Poverty tore his family apart and sent him to a foster home. By
grim determination against overwhelming odds, Smith developed his basketball talents and was drafted by the Phoenix Suns. Only by the grace and
providence of God does Smith live to tell his story.
His stories are available at the Adventist Book Center—THE GAME ENDS AT
SUNDOWN and GIANT KILLER.
Sandy Smith, Marv Hunt, Harvey Yavener, Cindy Kurtzhals
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COVER STORY
By Jerry Thomas
The 58th General Conference Session
Richard Dower
A Family Affair
An estimated 40,000 people flowed into the Edward Jones Dome on Saturday, July 9, for the final day of the 58th Adventist church world session in St. Louis, Missouri.
F
rom where I sat in the pressroom of the Edward Jones
dome, six floors above the
arena, the General Conference Session
was a kaleidoscope of color, a thing of
beauty. I could say to myself, “Look
at my church. From this distance,
the colors of skin and fabric blend
together in a tapestry woven with love,
bound by a commitment to a common
mission. Ethnic or national origin
is immaterial. It is a global church,
God’s church on this earth.”
But it wasn’t until I was up close,
on the front row next to the stage,
surrounded by individuals who make
up my church, that I realized its true
beauty. It is not our blending together
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that is so remarkable. What is remarkable is that our blending does not
erase our differences.
Those who think the Adventist
church is cult-like, that its members
are somehow brainwashed into all
thinking alike have not been to a
church business session like this one.
There are serious differences within
our church and there is little hesitation to voice those concerns. During
the business sessions, delegates found
themselves in disagreement over policies, over statements, over individual
words. While most of the work of the
nominating committee was quickly
ratified and approved, the process
itself drew serious questions. It is clear
that the Adventist church does not
function the same way in every congregation around the world and painfully obvious that all Adventists don’t
think alike.
The evidence that this church is led
by God is that in spite of our differences, we can come together and agree on
elected leaders, statements of belief, and
policy changes. We can argue, we can
disagree—then we can worship together
and move forward with our mission.
Highlights of the Session
The reelection of Jan Paulsen
Elected to serve another five years as
our church’s leader, Paulsen called on
Adventists to impact their communi-
COVER STORY
ties. He continued his call for more
involvement of youth in church decision-making. I was especially struck
by a statement he made at his press
conference when asked about trends
in Adventist giving. Paulsen said, “No
Adventist wants to meet Jesus with his
bank account intact.”
Growing in Christ—is not new, but
it is a clear statement of our belief in
God’s power over evil forces in our
world and the value of prayer and Bible
study. This vote showed our recognition of differing needs in our global
church, where some struggle daily with
demonic powers. Even the last-minute
compromises on the exact wording of
the statement showed sensitivity to cultural differences.
The inclusion of women in church
leadership positions
This GC Session made history as the
delegates elected the first woman to
the position of GC vice president.
Ella Simmons, former provost of La
Sierra University and vice president of
academic administration at Oakwood
College, was elected to serve with
responsibilities in the area of education. Later, Rosa Banks, former NAD
director of human relations, was elected to serve as a GC associate secretary,
also a first for women in our church.
These elections are a recognition of
the valuable contribution women are
making in the administration of our
world church.
Ella Simmons, former provost of La Sierra University and vice
president of academic administration at Oakwood College, was
elected to serve as the first female General Conference vice president with responsibilities in the area of education.
City view of the Edward Jones Convention Center, site of
the 58th Session of the General Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists. Photo was taken from the top of the St. Louis
Gateway Arch.
Walter Maier
Richard Dower
Richard Wright, a pastor and delegate from Portland, Maine,
listens intently to the discussion during a business session.
Melita Pujic
New statement of belief voted
The 28th fundamental belief voted—
St. Louis’ Independence Day celebrations
It was a treat for the delegates to be in
St. Louis over the 4th of July weekend.
The city’s celebration stretched over
Rosa Banks, former North American Division director of human
relations, was elected to serve as a General Conference associate
secretary, also a first for women in the Adventist church.
Gerry Chudleigh
Gerry Chudleigh
Delegates from the Atlantic Union caucus determine who will represent church members from their area on the General Conference
nominating committee.
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Ron Quick
Richard Dower
COVER STORY
Parade of Nations, the grand finale and highlight of the Saturday evening program featured representatives from divisions throughout the world dressed in native costumes and waving national flags to
an appreciative audience at the 58th Adventist church world session in St. Louis, Missouri, July 9.
three days and the delegates were
treated to air shows in the afternoon
and fireworks displays after the evening meetings. The uniquely beautiful
setting of the St. Louis Arch and the
Mississippi River made for memories
to treasure.
Parade of Nations
The high point of any GC Session
is the Parade of Nations on the last
Saturday night. Our church now has
members in 204 of the 225 countries
in the world, and representatives of
Jan Paulsen was reelected July 1, 2005, as world president of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church by a unanimous vote of delegates at the church’s 58th General Conference world session
in St. Louis, Missouri.
each were proud to cross the stage and
wave their flags as the crowd cheered
and praised God for the miracle of
seeing the gospel spread around the
world. Like the opening ceremony of
the Olympics, the flag bearers in the
native costumes circled the floor of the
auditorium as 50,000 Adventists waved
their glow sticks.
It was a sight to behold and a feeling that can barely be described. As
the nations of each division cheered as
their flags were displayed, there was a
sense of celebrating both what makes
Kim Kaiser, second from left, an Atlantic Union delegate from Syracuse, New York, and her husband, Alan, far left, listen to the
business session proceedings.
us all so different and what binds us
so tightly together—our mission to
the world.
In the end, what remains with me
from the GC Session is a sense of how
large our church is. Not in the sense
of the 13.9 million members or the
more than 20 million people who worship in our churches each Sabbath.
When I looked around that auditorium, through the hallways, and in the
exhibit hall, I could see that our church
is large enough to include people of
differing races and cultures. It’s large
enough to include lovers of soy milk
and lovers of cow’s milk. Large enough
for those who are opposed to women’s
ordination and those who see a place
for women in leadership.
The 58th General Conference Session
in St. Louis showed me the vast spectrum of people and practices within
our church family. It made me proud to
be a part of such a large family, proud
to be a part of God’s family on earth.
Jerry Thomas is the communication director for the Southwestern
Union and editor of the
Southwestern Union R ECORD.
Richard Dower
For more detailed information on the 2005 General
Conference Session visit Adventist News Network online
at http://news.adventist.org/specials/2005/gcsession/
index.html and the Adventist Review online at http://
www.adventistreview.org/thisweek/archives.html.
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St. Louis, Missouri, Estados
Unidos—Como broche de oro a 10
días de reuniones en los cuales, como
expresó el Dr. John Graz, director de
relaciones públicas, “St. Louis fue el
centro del mundo para 25 millones de
adventistas,” los delegados del movimiento al 58º Congreso Mundial de la
iglesia oyeron los agradecimientos de
un funcionario de la ciudad y el desafío del Pastor Jan Paulsen, presidente
de la iglesia mundial.
“Se me ha pedido que dé un desafío
final, pero lo que digo se aplica tanto
a mí como a ustedes,” declaró Paulsen.
“Como pueblo, se nos ha confiado
un mensaje de esperanza, del perdón
divino y de la esperanza en el futuro
que Él nos quiere dar.”
Y añadió: “Tenemos que decirle al
mundo que este Salvador amante y
solícito regresará pronto. Y se nos ha
dado la responsabilidad de decirle esto
al mundo. ¿Estás tú, y estoy yo, listo
para ésta, nuestra tarea primordial?”
Paulsen enfatizó la necesidad de
que los adventistas lleguen a sentirse
“incómodos” con limitarse a estar sen-
tados en la iglesia. Los creyentes, dijo,
necesitan experimentar lo que hemos
hallado en Cristo.
“No es tiempo de ser sólo espectadores, de llegar a sentirse demasiado
cómodos en los asientos de la iglesia
donde nos sentamos,” dijo Paulsen.
“Ahora es tiempo…de pasar con decisión al escenario y adoptar el papel
de las manos y la voz de Cristo como
un mundo que necesita sanidad y
sentir su toque. ¿Has sido tocado
por la mano sanadora de Cristo?
Cuéntaselo a otro.”
Y agregó: “No puedo pensar en un
fracaso mayor que el que salgamos de
aquí…y sigamos como si no pasara
nada. Nuestro mundo es demasiado
grande, las necesidades son muchas
y muy grandes, y la instrucción de
nuestro Señor es clara; no podemos
alejarnos de ella…. Cristo dice: ‘Id, y
yo estaré con vosotros.’”
Antes de las palabras de Paulsen,
Charles Bryson, en representación
de Frances G. Slay, alcalde de St.
Louis, agradeció a los adventistas por
su primera visita a la renombrada
¿QUÉ ESTÁ PASANDO?
Congreso Mundial: Las reuniones
culminan con salutaciones y desafíos
“Ciudad de la Puerta de Entrada.”
“Sabemos que han hecho mucho para
mejorar la calidad de la ciudad de St.
Louis mientras han estado aquí”, dijo
Bryson. “Vuestros jóvenes han caminado por nuestras calles, informando
a los locales de vuestras creencias. Las
ganancias de las ventas del puesto de
ADRA ayudarán a nuestros proyectos
filantrópicos locales; llevaron a cabo
un proyecto de salud que realizó exámenes y brindó información. Nos han
dado mucho.”
Pero, añadió Bryson, “también esperamos haberles dado algo. Esperamos
que hayan encontrado una ciudad
cálida y amigable. ... Sentimos que
se vayan, pero estamos contentos de
haberlos conocido, contentos de haberlos tenido y ciertamente esperamos
vuestro regreso.”
La jornada concluyó con el renombrado “Desfile de las Naciones”, que
representó la actividad adventista en
más de 200 países en todo el mundo.
Mark A. Kellner, Adventist News Network
9 de Julio del 2005
Traducción: Marcos Paseggi
EN LA IGLESIA MUNDIAL
El próximo congreso mundial será en Atlanta
St. Louis, Missouri, Estados Unidos—A medida que se
aproxima el fin del Congreso de St. Louis, los delegados ya
miran hacia 2010. Aquellos que desean realizar las reservas
hoteleras con tiempo pueden pensar en la cantidad sustancial de plazas hoteleras de Atlanta, Georgia.
Con 425,000 habitantes, Atlanta es probablemente mejor
conocida como la sede central de CNN y sede central mundial
de Coca Cola. Con el énfasis adventista en la libertad y la tolerancia, es también la ciudad del joven Martin Luther King Jr.
Pero, ¿por qué Atlanta fue elegida para el 59º Congreso
Mundial de la Iglesia? Según Mark Finley, vicepresidente de
evangelismo en la sede central de la iglesia, se utilizaron tres
criterios principales al buscar el lugar apropiado.
1. ¿Hay un buen aeropuerto internacional que permita a los
delegados volar en forma directa?
2. ¿Hay buenas instalaciones para una convención con
espacio suficiente de reunión y de exhibición en una
ubicación conveniente?
3. ¿Hay suficientes hoteles?
El análisis de 20 ciudades a lo largo y a lo ancho de los
Estados Unidos llevó a reducir la lista a tres. El comité de
selección entonces aplicó dos criterios adicionales: los costos y la presencia adventista. La región eclesiástica de la
Southern Union tiene una membresía de más de 220,000
miembros, por lo que Atlanta recibió la nominación.
¿Y para 2015? ¿Quién sabe? Australia parece estar en la
lista. A algunos les gustaría regresar a Canadá. Todavía no
se ha tomado ninguna decisión. De manera que si usted vive
en una ciudad que alcanza los criterios mencionados, en un
país que tenga requerimientos de visa razonables para una
amplia gama de nacionalidades y que pueda brindar seguridad apropiada para los delegados del extranjero…quien
sabe, en 2015 podríamos estar visitándolo.
Victor Hulbert, Adventist News Network
8 de Julio del 2005
Traducción: Marcos Paseggi
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An Atmosphere Full of Love and Acceptance
The second Sabbath of camp meeting produced 21
baptisms, three re-baptisms, and 12 commitments. The
church was packed and spirit-filled singing echoed in
the hall. The atmosphere was full of love and acceptance
of Jesus. After the baptisms, a call was made for anyone
who might want to accept Jesus and prepare for baptism.
One young man eagerly accepted the invitation and ran
down the aisle to the front of the church. Eleven more
individuals accepted the invitation and came forward,
standing boldly for Christ. “This has been the best camp
meeting I have ever been to—and I’ve been to many all
across America,” said a camp meeting attendee.
Although most of the people had left, Becky and her
daughter, Elizabeth, lingered. They approached Pastor
Tim Bailey and requested baptism. They didn’t want
to put it off any longer, so they were baptized together.
Another individual attending the meetings exclaimed,
“If this is evidence of our future, we’re going to see a
lot of [individuals] for Christ come into our churches.”
What a joy to see the commitment of God’s children.
Tim Bailey, pastor
Union Springs District
Rochester Bay Knoll and East Palmyra Churches Host
Adventures in Prophecy
Adventures in Prophecy, presented by
Pastor Terry Wolfe and jointly hosted
by the Rochester Bay Knoll and East
Palmyra churches, opened with a
session entitled War in Heaven highlighting important dates, people, and
events through a historical panorama
of kingdoms down through the ages.
For 22 nights, between 65 and 85
people attended, with attendance
reaching 100 on some evenings. A
question-and-answer period called
“Stump the Preacher,” held each evening, was a favorite of the nightly
meetings.
The information was eye-opening for many. Visitors commented on
how much they had learned during
the meetings. Berta Cartwright commented, “The meetings are very inter-
esting…. I came because I wanted to
know more about prophecy.”
The Lord blessed the meetings tremendously. One person was baptized
at camp meeting. Several are preparing for baptism and many continue to
attend Bible studies on Tuesday evening at the East Palmyra church.
Howard Krug, communication leader
Rochester Bay Knoll church
NEW YORK
Elmira Church Sponsors Successful Blood Drive
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What a tremendous experience for the Elmira church
members as they sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive at
the church fellowship hall on July 14. With the needs
high and the blood supply low during the summer
months, the personal ministries department chose to
reach the community with a blood drive.
Making calls to the Red Cross area coordinator,
conducting a site evaluation, launching local radio,
television, and newspaper advertising, and placing a
prominent sign out front, the church prepared for the
big day. Previous donors in the area were also called
and invited to “give life.”
When the day arrived with 90-degree temperatures,
helpers turned on the fans and waited with expectation
to see how many donors would come. How exciting it
was to see the cars begin to pull into the parking lot!
Volunteers greeted guests at the door and handed out
copies of SIGNS magazines and other literature. When
the doors closed at 6:00 p.m., 46 donors had donated
34 pints of blood. The Red Cross staff commented that
this was the best turnout they had seen at recent blood
drives. Many guests commented about the friendly
To attract donors to the blood drive, a sign was placed outside Elmira church in a prominent location for all to see.
church people and the beautiful, clean facilities.
The church plans to host blood drives periodically as
part of its outreach to the community.
Sharon Reynolds, clerk
Elmira church
Stephanie Badder, left, Katie Lalonde, center, and Gladys Howard, right, were
recently baptized and are now members of the Massena Company.
Massena Company
Baptizes Three
Pastor Gene Thomas baptized two Pathfinders
and one adult at Camp Cherokee on June 4, 2005.
Eleven-year-old Stephanie Badder is a faithful
Pathfinder and Sabbath school member. She has
been attending the Massena worship services
since the church plant started five years ago. Her
devotion to the Lord has encouraged others. Katie
Lalonde, who is also eleven years old, had been
attending the Massena Company for two years
when she requested baptism. Katie’s mother was
baptized two years ago as a result of the Project:
STEPS TO CHRIST mailing.
Three members played an instrumental role in
working with these girls as they contemplated
the decision to be baptized: Dorothy Lombard,
Pathfinder leader; Sherry Lalonde, the girls’
Sabbath school teacher; and David Damon,
youth leader.
Gladys Howard took Bible studies from her
brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Linda Jobes.
The Prophecy Code series conducted by Doug
Batchelor of Amazing Facts helped to reinforce
her faith. She established her faith in Jesus early
and determined that she would not work on the
Sabbath. The Lord rewarded her by softening the
hearts of her employers and supervisors who now
allow her to observe the Sabbath.
NEW YORK
Baptisms Result from
Outreach and In-reach
Programs
Outreach and in-reach programs in the Elmira church
over the past nine months have resulted in the baptisms
of ten individuals: Isidro Betancourt, Kenneth England,
Theresa Kerr, Donna Daugherty, Crystal Murphy, William
Cameron McDonnel, Luke Moss, Jr., Jeff Andrus, Stephanie
Reynolds, and Arlene Harkness. Pastor Roger Curtis held
the Revelation Speaks prophecy seminar followed by an Eight
Weeks to Wellness series that was well-attended by members
and visitors alike.
A weekly Bible studies program follows the Sabbath fellowship luncheons for those preparing for baptism. Media
programs such as the Prophecy Code series by Doug Batchelor
and 3ABN programming are also part of the Elmira outreach
events. The church is also active in prison ministries and in
distributing the SIGNS magazine to the community. Studying
the IN HIS STEPS study guide, examining Bible truths, and
making a commitment to follow in the Savior’s footsteps
comprise the weekly Thursday evening Bible study session.
Sharon Reynolds, clerk
Elmira church
New York Conference Women’s Retreat
October 7-9, 2005
Watson Homestead Center
Painted Post, New York
A Woman’s Journey Toward God
Keynote Speaker
Sally Streib
Seminar Presenter
Christen Adolfi
Guest Artist
Message of Mercy
• Swimming
• Pampering Party
• Beach Party
• Adventist Book Center Shopping
Weekend Accommodations: $145 - $200
For registration forms or more information
call Lynee Hamm at (315) 469-6921
E-mail: [email protected]
Doris Lacks, clerk
Messena Company
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DE
QUOI
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Gerry Chudleigh
St. Louis, Missouri, États-Unis—
”Priez pour que je sois toujours à
l’écoute de la voix de Dieu et de
nulle autre,” a demandé aux membres
d’Église, lors d’une conférence de
presse tenue aujourd’hui, la prof. Ella
Simmons, première femme vice-présidente de l’Église adventiste mondiale.
“Priez pour que je reflète toujours la
volonté de Dieu et que je la fasse.”
E. Simmons a dit que bien que sa
requête paraisse noble, elle était avant
tout nécessaire car elle savait que son
nouveau poste serait parfois très difficile. Elle a été élue par un vote historique,
le 3 juillet dernier, dans le cadre de la
58e assemblée administrative quinquennale de l’Église mondiale, qui se
tient à St. Louis, Missouri, Etats-Unis.
Âgée de 57 ans, Ella Simmons est
mère et grand-mère et a passé toute
l’année dernière à voyager après avoir
quitté son poste de second reponsable
de La Sierra University, institution
adventiste d’éducation supérieure
située à Riverside, en Californie.
“J’aime mes enfants, j’aime mes
petits-enfants. J’aime ma famille. Je
veux passer tout mon temps avec eux,”
a-t-elle dit. Pourtant, elle a aussi dit
que Dieu l’avait appelée hors de son
cocon et qu’elle n’avait pas eu d’autre
choix que d’accepter.
Elle a ajouté que bien que le pasteur Jan Paulsen, président de l’Église
mondial, n’ait pas informé tous les
vice-présidents de leurs devoirs, elle
s’attendait à ce que sa nouvelle mission
tienne compte sa vaste expérience en
matière d’éducation.
Avant son terme passé à La Sierra
comme rectrice et vice-présidente,
Ella Simmons avait servi dans d’autres
fonctions de responsabilité : viceprésidente chargée des affaires universitaires à Oakwood College en
Alabama, doyenne adjointe de l’École
d’éducation du Kentucky à l’Université
de Louisville, dans cet État, et présidente du Département d’éducation
au Collège des sciences appliquées de
l’Université d’État du Kentucky. Elle
a obtenu son doctorat en éducation à
l’Université de Louisville et une maîtrise à Andrews University, à Berrien
NEUF?
A T R AV E R S L’ E G L I S E M O N D I A L E
‘Un pas dans la bonne direction,’ déclare Ella
Simmons aux journalistes de l’Église
Dr. Ella Simmons est la première femme à être élue comme Vice-Présidente de l’Eglise Adventiste Mondiale.
Springs, dans le Michigan.
Avec toute sa carrière d’éducatrice à la
fois dans le secteur public et dans le système éducatif adventiste, Ella Simmons
considère l’éducation adventiste d’un
point de vue tout à fait unique.
“Mon mari et moi voyons l’éducation comme une mission, comme un
appel du Seigneur, a-t-elle dit. Si je
crois totalement en l’éducation adventiste… je dois constater qu’il y a un
grand nombre d’élèves et d’étudiants
adventistes qui se trouvent en dehors
de ce domaine.” Elle a ajouté qu’elle
espérait se consacrer au “but plus vaste
qu’est le salut de tous nos enfants.”
Répondant à une question sur sa
situation pionnière et son rôle exemplaire pour les autres femmes partout dans
le monde, elle a opiné qu’elle acceptait
ce rôle avec sérénité et bonheur. Elle
a indiqué que sa première tâche, ce
matin, avait été de passer du temps avec
des femmes tenant des réunions distinctes à l’occasion de la session administrative de l’Église mondiale.
“Les femmes vont avoir les yeux
sur moi à cause de ma fonction. J’ai
été élevée, petit fille, à tendre la main
aux gens de toutes les façons possibles,” a dit Ella Simmons. Originaire
de Louisville, dans le Kentucky, elle a
aussi parlé de son expérience quand
elle fut l’une des premiers enfants
africains-américains allant à l’école
dans des institutions scolaires venant
tout juste, à l’époque, de renoncer à la
ségrégation raciale.
“En tant qu’organisation, l’Église ne
pourra être efficace tant qu’elle ne permettra pas à tous d’apporter leur contribution de la manière selon laquelle
Dieu les a appelés à le faire. Je crois
que l’Église vient de faire un pas dans
le bon sens,” a-t-elle dit.
Si une licence en théologie et l’ordination ecclésiale sont souvent les
préalables à une promotion au sein de
l’Église, Ella Simmons a dit que son
élection ne signifiait pas que l’Église
allait modifier son opposition à l’ordination de pasteurs féminins.
“Je ne pense pas qu’il me faille être
ordonnée pour accomplir l’oeuvre du
Seigneur,” a-t-elle commenté, ajoutant
qu’elle n’est pas pasteur mais qu’elle
croit qu’elle a un ministère à accomplir. “J’ai toujours eu un ministère à
accomplir. Je crois que le pastorat est
un emploi bien précis si j’ai toujours
été prête à faire grandir les gens, à
enseigner, je ne suis pas préparée en
vue du pastorat.”
Taashi Rowe, Adventist News Network
7 Juillet 2005
Traduction: Claude Fivel-Démoret
Sarah’s Wish Comes True
By Melissa Summers
E
ight-year-old Sarah Wolfe, who is currently receiving
treatments for a brain tumor, had her wish granted when
she appeared on Kids Time, a children’s program aired by
Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN).
The Idaho Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted
3ABN and told them of the special request of little Sarah, a
devout Seventh-day Adventist. Instead of requesting to go to
Walt Disney World or to meet a superstar actor or athlete, Sarah
chose to be on the 3ABN children’s program Kids Time and perform with the Kids Time Singers.
Sarah’s fondest wish came true on Tuesday, June 14 at the
3ABN uplink studios in Thompsonville, Illinois. 3ABN taped
her worldwide television debut on her favorite program. Brenda Walsh, host of Kids
Time, shared with the media that little Sarah
was unable to speak for a period of time
because the tumor was pressing an area that
impacted her speech and that the doctors
had said she would never speak again. But,
Sarah not only spoke during the taping, she
also sang with the Kids Time singers. The
program featuring Sarah aired on July 16.
“It is a blessing to partner with the
Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant this
special request for little Sarah,” said Mollie
Steenson, 3ABN general manager. “I am
overwhelmed that our programming has
made such an impact on the community,
especially the children. That Sarah would
choose to want to be a part of 3ABN above
any other wish she could have made in the
world is truly humbling.”
3ABN, one of the world’s largest Christian
networks, is seen and heard on every inhabited continent via a
network of satellites, television, and radio stations. The varied
programming 3ABN offers includes parenting and family issues,
enriching programs for children and youth, health and fitness,
vegetarian cooking, Bible prophecy features, offers for free literature, inspirational testimonies, and much more. The Make-AWish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with
hope, strength and joy. It is the largest wish-granting charity
in the world, granting more than 127,000 wishes to children
around the world since 1980.
Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and 3ABN, Sarah’s
wish came true and many viewers around the world had the
opportunity to be touched by her remarkable story.
Little Sarah in the arms of 3ABN president,
Danny Shelton. Looking on is 3ABN general
manager, Mollie Steenson, center back, and
Kids Time host, Brenda Walsh, back right.
An overwhelmed Sarah can no longer
contain her joy as she hugs Danny in loving
appreciation for how God used 3ABN to grant
her fondest wish.
Sarah is on the set of Kids Time
surrounded by the Kids Time Singers, 3ABN
staff and her family including her two brothers
and parents, Ivan and Denise Wolfe. (Her two
brothers are to Danny’s right and her parents
are behind them.)
Photos: Kenton Rogers
Melissa Summers is in the production department at Three Angels
Broadcasting Network.
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Beyond
the
Up close and….
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1. William Bremner, community service director for the Greater New York Conference
in Manhasset, New York, checks blood pressure for Lidia Oleinik from Russia. (Photo:
Melita Pujic)
2. The SONscreen Film Festival was also an opportunity for young adults from other
countries to participate in free training seminars and have conversations with the
filmmakers. (Photo: Richard Herard)
3. Delegates and guests to the 58th General Conference Session received an
added bonus during their stay in St. Louis when they joined other spectators who
witnessed three nights of spectacular fireworks displays from Saturday, July 2 to
Monday, July 4. The displays were part of Fair St. Louis, a famous historical event
which is held yearly on the grounds of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. (Photo: Tor Tjeransen)
4. “Singing for the world church was like a taste of heaven as people from so many
nations joined together in worship,” says singing evangelist Christine Sinclair. She attends
the North Bronx church in the Greater New York Conference. During the ten days at the General
Conference session, Sinclair presented music for various programs including Chapel Music,
Adventist World Radio, the Dome, Ferrara Theater and Global Missions. For further info. visit
www.sinclairmusic.com. (Photo: Melita Pujic)
5. John Adolfi, director of Bibleland Studios, Syracuse, New York, shows visitors in the exhibit
hall the size of shoes that would have been worn by early humans, and explains why creation
makes more sense than evolution. (Photo: Gerry Chudleigh )
6. The Impact St. Louis youth cooperated with the churches of St. Louis on the St. Louis Expo and
Praise Festival at the World’s Fair Pavilion at Forest Park. The puppet team led by Louie and
Nancy Parra of Mt. Pisgah Academy, Chandler, North Carolina, was one of the many outreach ministries generated by Impact St. Louis 2005 during the 58th Adventist church
world session. (Photo: Gary Wagner)
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7. Attendees to the 58th General Conference session found it very easy to
keep in touch with friends and family at home, whether near or thousands
of miles away, by entering the “Internet Café” located in the America’s
Center in St. Louis. Each day, at any given time, a long line of individuals could be seen patiently waiting to use the five computers and
one printer located in the small area. It was standing room only and
15 minutes were allotted per person for usage. (Photo: Walter Maier)
8. Maudrie Rose of Brooklyn, New York, and Elsie Saunders of
Jamaica, West Indies, pray together in the prayer room. Groups of
people met daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to pray for the many
requests left by attendees. (Photo: Ryan Teller)
9. The Cadet Sisters, from Utah, was one of the groups that presented
lunchtime free concerts in Keiner Plaza. It helped to raise awareness of
the Seventh-day Adventists who held their 58th world session in the Edward
Jones Dome and the attached America’s Center Convention facility. (Photo:
Melita Pujic)
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Central Vermont Academy Returns to the Roots of
Seventh-day Adventist Education
W
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Central Vermont Academy has developed a program that includes academics,…
An outdoor curriculum,…
And, opportunities for career exploration.
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hoever said you couldn’t have a strong academic program along
with a curriculum that includes a study of God in nature and
work with the trades and vocations? The book EDUCATION states,
“The book of nature and the written word shed light upon each
other. They make us acquainted with God by teaching us something
of the laws through which He works” (p. 128). Who could also deny
the counsel given on the use of manual work? “The pupils of these
schools sustained themselves by their own labor in tilling the soil
or in some mechanical employment. In Israel this was not thought
strange or degrading; indeed, it was regarded as a sin to allow children to grow up in ignorance of useful labor. Every youth, whether
his parents were rich or poor, was taught some trade. Even though he
was to be educated for holy office, a knowledge of practical life was
regarded as essential to the greatest usefulness” (p. 47).
Did you know that the Central Vermont Academy (CVA) has
now joined seven other sister academies in the Atlantic Union
Conference offering Christian education? On July 12, 2004,
CVA attained senior academy status from the North American
Division’s Department of Education. It is the first new academy in
the union in 43 years!
This status allows CVA to teach all certified classes and issue diplomas through the Atlantic Union Conference. The partnership with
Home Study International started its eleventh- and twelfth-grade
program two years ago. Home study courses have now been eliminated from our program and replaced by classroom courses. CVA is
grateful to Home Study International for jump-starting its new senior
academy! All the seniors from that first class of 2003 received scholarships to various colleges and are working toward their degrees.
CVA has also developed a program that, in addition to academics, is putting outdoors/nature studies and career exploration in
the forefront. Some people may misunderstand the term “vocational program.” It was always the plan of the CVA school board
and staff to use its community as a base for exposing students to
the trades and various vocations. We need to be mindful that this
vision was not developed at Central Vermont Academy—it was the
education vision passed down through the School of the Prophets,
as laid out in the book EDUCATION, for all our schools.
We have also stepped out in faith by placing the very first outdoor educator, Nathan Knowles, a graduate of Canadian Union
College, on staff. He is adding his excitement and dedication to
CVA in facilitating the addition of an outdoor curriculum that
includes mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing, snowboarding, skiing and more, to be offered for credit toward physical education requirements.
We presently have limited space available in approved private
homes for students needing to board during the school year. These
homes provide nurturing, love, and supervision for students attending CVA. For further information call the school at (802) 478-0868.
You are also welcome to contact Sherrie Wall, principal, at (802) 2727934. Our Web site address is www.centralvermontacademy.org.
Continue to pray for the “new academy on the block.” We might
be young, but our roots are running deep within the Seventh-day
Adventist education system.
Sherrie Wall, principal
Central Vermont Academy
When commitment is high and health
is good, retirement often doesn’t “take”
the first time around! Arne and Millie
A Tribute
“What do you want me to do if we
come here?” I timidly asked this
prestigious group sitting at a round
table in a Chinese restaurant.
We sat eating with conference leaders. It was around the
time that Mike had been invited
to minister in Northern New
England Conference as its president. Unfortunately, it didn’t sound
very appealing to me. Mike’s role
would be pretty clear-cut—lead the
conference in godly ways to glorify
Him. My role specifically?
Before any male voice responded,
a gentle yet firm, purposeful yet
sensitive female voice suggested,
“Lynn, just be yourself.” The glint
in her eyes, the sweet smile on her
face welcomed me with freedom.
That’s Millie Swanson. I have a
hunch that retirement will involve
winsome smiles, welcoming attitudes and worthy satisfaction in
ministry well done. That’s been her
history. It will be her future.
Swanson have recently retired for
the second time, moving from Maine
Bordoville Church
141st Anniversary Sabbath
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
A Second Retirement
where they have pastored and served
as ministerial leaders for the past ten
September 17, 2005
years. Prior to returning to Maine
Beginning with Sabbath
where they began their ministry, the
School at 10:00 a.m.
Swansons pastored in several conferences and served in a variety of ministries including the presidency of the
Wisconsin Conference.
Arne was a wise counselor.
Employees and constituents wrote,
Guest Speaker
phoned, and e-mailed in search of the
Jim Nix
advisor/consultant who was guaranteed to impart God’s truths. Recently,
Special Music
just days after the moving van
Master’s Men
headed for Berrien Springs, Michigan,
Mike Ortel, Northern New England
Conference president, phoned Arne for hard to let Millie and Arne leave when
they have been loved and respected.
continued consultation and wisdom
We know they deserve retirement. We
for current challenges.
know we’ll dearly miss them.
During the sharing time at their
recent farewell, words descriptive of
Lynn Ortel, communication director
the Swansons included “kind, thought- Northern New England Conference
ful, Christ-like,
gentle, wise, softspoken, filled
Northern New England Conference
with grace, and
Fall Prayer Retreat
tenderhearted.”
Both Arne and
Millie have given
their lives for this
church.
It’s hard to
Oct. 14-16, 2005
let people move
Guest Speaker: Pastor Dennis Smith,
away who have
author of THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
ministered so
selflessly. It’s
A special time of Bible study, prayer, powerful messages, reflection
“Viory in Jus”
& fellowship in the beautiful setting of Camp Lawroweld, Maine.
Arnie and Millie Swanson are retiring after years of ministry in the Adventist church.
Ages: 13-113 are welcome!
Cost: $50.00 Adults, Teens $25.00
$40.00 if paid in full before Sept. 25
Registration form:
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Address _____________________________________________
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Male or female - age group 13-19, 20-40, 41-60, 60+
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More info contact Kelly at: [email protected] or (207) 314-7546
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Christian Education Is Time Well Spent for GBA Senior
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
“It’s been time well spent,” Shakir told
me with a smile. “I have no regrets.” I
was chatting with senior Shakir Edwards
about the four years he’d spent at Greater
Boston Academy (GBA). It was a little
more than a week before his graduation
on June 12, and he was feeling the pressure of all that comes with the last few
days of academy. But he was also excited
about an award he had received from
his employer, the Franklin Park Zoo in
Dorchester, Massachusetts. A Zoo Teen
in the Children’s Zoo for the past three
years, Shakir has been responsible for
maintaining cleanliness for the public
and animals and has also served as a
retail associate at the gift shop. His supervisors have been impressed with his work
ethic and have found him to be a reliable,
responsible, and excellent worker. For
this they awarded him—a first in the tenyear history of the Zoo Teen program.
The local ABC affiliate (channel 5)
heard of Shakir’s honor and wanted to
interview him for a program they are
doing on exceptional teens in greater
Boston, so they arranged for him to
meet with them at the zoo one morning in May. Coincidentally, that same
day the world-renowned primatologist,
Dr. Jane Goodall, was there to promote
her “Roots and Shoots ” program that,
according to her Web site, “inspires
youth of all ages to make a difference by
becoming involved in their communities.
Each Roots and Shoots group plans and
implements service-learning projects that
promote care and concern for animals,
the environment, and the human community.” Shakir’s supervisor thought it
would be nice for him to meet Goodall,
and invited him to attend the meeting.
“It was funny how all the zookeepers
were in awe of her and hesitant to even
talk with her,” Shakir laughed. “But I
was not really in shock over her, just
surprised that everyone was so happy
she was coming. It was interesting to
me how they made her feel so welcome.
They had their notepads to take down
every word she said. When she asked if
there were questions, no one said anything for awhile, until finally someone
spoke up. My boss told me to come up
afterwards and meet her and we started
talking about my graduating and going
to college. I told her that I plan to major
in biology at Oakwood College and that
I want to work with
animals. She told
Rondi S. Aastrup, English teacher, vice principal,
and recruiter Greater Boston Academy
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY
ALUMNI WEEKEND
Shakir Edwards, left, met renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, second from right, at a
fund raiser for Franklin Park Zoo’s Roots & Shoots program. They are joined by two of the
zoo’s staff members.
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me that I should join her Roots and Shoots
program and start my own group in
Alabama. She gave me her card and told
me to contact her when I get settled.”
Shakir’s interest in animals has exhibited itself in more than just the job
he’s had most of his time in academy.
Animals appeared often in his creative
work at school, including a one-act
play he wrote a for creative writing
class! He plans to study biology with
an emphasis in animal training, and
return to Boston to get a master’s degree
in animal behavior. Already accepted
to Oakwood with several scholarships,
Shakir has appreciated his time at GBA.
“I’ve grown spiritually here at GBA,”
he says. “I hadn’t been in a Seventhday Adventist atmosphere until I came
here. I appreciated the worships every
day and being able to talk with my
classmates and teachers about spiritual
things. This helped me be a better person, and made me stronger when I went
out into more worldly situations. It’s
been time well spent. I have no regrets.”
October 7-9, 2005
Stock photo: Franklin Park Zoo
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7:00 p.m.
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Class meetings and tours
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Sabbath Vespers
5:30 p.m.
Village Church
Saturday night annual alumni vs. school basketball
games SLA Gymnasium or Saturday night Talent
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Keynote speakers include Robert Farley ’65,
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musical selections and groups to delight you.
For further information,
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If you are looking for a place where you can get
the assertiveness of New York, the warm hearts of
Massachusetts, the rustic environment of Connecticut,
and the homeliness of Rhode Island, well, I have the
place for you. In May the Providence church in Rhode
Island opened its doors to Mega Sábado Joven. That
day many churches from New England came together
to announce “Get Ready For the Final Trial.” It was a
time of sharing talents, and a time of unity, but, most
of all, it was a time of devotion.
The theme for the day was “Preparándonos Para La
Crisis Final,” which focuses on preparation for the
critical last days or final crisis. That day taught us that
we should not slack off. Instead, we should be working overtime to improve our spiritual lives. Pastor
Luis Gracia, chaplain at Atlantic Union College, was
the guest speaker. He emphasized that we should not
hesitate to give our life to the Lord. The service made
one thing clear: that we must be ready for Jesus’ soon
second coming.
The day continued with fun and interactive activities. The Sabbath afternoon program included music
and praises to the Lord with a concert by several
groups and Christian artists all performing with one
purpose—to offer gifts and talents to the Most High.
Singing, poetry, and instrumental music added to
the praise to God given that day. Mega Sábado Joven
concluded with a social activity after sunset. Laughter,
praise, fellowship, food, and fun made a memorable
day. Now you can see what the youth are doing for
Christ. We are ready, we are set, and now, we are
working. Our next mega event is October 1 in New
York. It is time to do your part. Ready, set…Work!
Cynthia Marmolejos, Sábado Joven local coordinator
Spanish Broadway church
Mega Sábado Joven members met at Providence church in Rhode Island for a day of
spiritual refreshing, fun and socializing.
Southern New England
Lay Evangelism Training
Ready, Set…Work!
Who should attend?
• All church officers
• Church members who love Jesus and are willing to share God’s
love with others.
September 11, 2005
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Worcester Airport Church
2 Airport Drive, Worcester, Massachusetts
Presenter:
Pastor Eduardo Canales
Personal Ministries Director
Southwestern Union Conference
To register, call Linda Tooley, (978) 368-4551 ext. 21
Sponsored by the Personal Ministries Department
Whitford A. Shaw, Director
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One of Bethany’s Founding Members Celebrates 92 Years
higher education. Although she did
direction and guidance of the Holy
Spirit. This church has been like a child not have the opportunity to obtain an
education, she used her money to help
to her—since 1957 she has poured her
life and many, many dollars into raising open that door for many young people
in Bethany church. She contributed,
and nurturing it. She has stuck by it in
prodded, and encouraged them to
good times and bad. She has been the
strive for excellence.
Sabbath school superintendent and the
The members of Bethany salute a
janitor. She has served Bethany from
living pioneer, Hilda Foster. We pay
the podium, and has spent some of her
finest hours scrubbing the floors. Hilda tribute to our heroes and heroines
who have earned honored places in
is driven when it comes to cleaning.
Even now, her hands automatically seek the history books. Hilda Foster is an
everyday heroine whose name is not
out the handle of a broom when there
found in the history books. However,
is cleaning to be done.
her place in Bethany’s history is indelYou may not know that Hilda, as a
single mother, worked with firm deter- ible and we honor her for every good
mination to educate her son, Peter. She deed, every sacrificial dollar spent,
and every word of encouragement spoworked as a messenger and as a photo
proofreader in New York City; later
ken. When the Book of Life is opened,
she did domestic work on Long Island. we trust that the name of this pioneer
Her drive to educate Peter paid off; he
will be inscribed and accorded a place
is now Dr. Peter Foster. He serves as a
of highest honor.
monument to his mother’s belief that
Mary Cameron, communication leader
prayer, hard work, and perseverance
Bethany church
pay huge dividends. Not only
did she fight to
F.O.C.U.S. Ministries/New York City Singles
educate her own
5th Annual NYC Singles Retreat 2005
child, she faithfully contributed
October 7-10, 2005
her money to
the scholarship
fund so that the
Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference Center
young sons and
Sparrow Bush, New York
daughters of
www.eddyfarm.com
Bethany could
have access to
Hilda Foster was one of the pioneers who helped start the Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church
in Westbury, New York.
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Moving Beyond the Struggles
NORTHEASTERN
Hilda Foster has come a very long way in
the past 92 years. She left a small North
Carolina town when she was twelve
years old with the rest of her large family
headed for New York City and a better life. Hilda comes from a long line of
hard-working, ambitious people, so it is
no surprise to find that in 92 years, she
has never stopped working.
Hilda and her older sister, Phyllis,
were the instigators of the Foster’s decision to leave New York City for the
quiet, suburban life of Long Island.
Hilda and Phyllis were determined to
start a chicken farm in the then, very
rural village called Westbury. When
they moved onto Urban Avenue, there
were only two houses there. This area,
they concluded, would be perfect for a
chicken farm. But God had other plans.
The Foster men, Roy and Gilbert,
joined the exodus from the city, and
they too moved to Westbury. Every
week they all piled into the car and
made the long commute to Mount
Vernon for church services. God used
this inconvenience to birth a grand idea.
Why not start a church in Westbury?
We all know the story of how the mission started in the basement of the late
Roy Foster’s home. We’ve heard how
Hilda Foster and Isabel Fish went from
house to house in the neighborhood distributing Voice of Prophecy Bible studies. That’s all well-documented history.
It can be said that Hilda Foster and
family started this church under the
Facilitators:
Pastor Alphod C Sinclair
Gwendolyn Florant
Activities:
• White Water Rafting
• Horseback Riding
• Golf
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Saturday Social
• Sunday Dinner
For retreat information and applications go to
www.focusnyc.org/retreat
Questions?: Contact
Andrea D. Hicks (631) 654-8459
Vidal Forde (718) 454-7932
Dealing with Doubt
T
hank you for sharing. I believe that from time to
time we all feel discouraged and question our
relationship with the Lord. We wonder if we are doing
all within our power to develop a closer relationship
with Him and to grow up into Christ. However, it is
not normal to constantly dwell on these negative
thoughts until we begin to doubt.
When I became a Seventh-day Adventist and
attended college, I found a lot of encouragement in
a little book called STEPS TO CHRIST by Ellen G. White.
This book still brings comfort and peace to me. She
writes, “God never asks us to believe, without giving sufficient evidence upon which to base our faith.
His existence, His character, the truthfulness of His
word, are all established by testimony that appeals
to our reason; and this testimony is abundant. Yet
God has never removed the possibility of doubt”—
STEPS TO CHRIST, p. 105.
She continues to admonish that “there is an evidence that is open to all . . . the evidence of experience.
God invites us to prove for ourselves the reality of His
word, the truth of His promises. He bids us ‘taste and
see that the Lord is
good.’ Psalm 34:8. Instead of depending upon the word
of another, we are to taste for ourselves. He declares,
‘Ask, and ye shall receive’ John 16:24. His promises will
be fulfilled. They have never failed; they never can fail.
And as we draw near to Jesus, and rejoice in the fullness of His love, our doubt and darkness will disappear
in the light of His presence”—STEPS TO CHRIST, p. 112.
Isn’t that comforting?
I encourage you to secure a copy of this little book
and carry it around with you. Whenever the feeling of
discouragement begins to come over you, read a paragraph from this book and contemplate the words. You
will be surprised at the encouragement it will bring.
God bless you in your walk with Him. May you grow
from strength to strength until at last we see Him
face to face. I am praying for you.
Lois King, M.A., is a family life educator.
Discussion Questions
1) Is there a time in our lives when we feel
confident and have no doubts about God?
2) What could be some reasons that we
begin to doubt our relationship with
the Lord?
3) Is it self-centered to always think
that you have a good relationship with
the Lord?
Send your questions and letters in response to
the Youth & Relationships column to: Youth &
Relationships, Atlantic Union Conference, PO
Box 1189, So. Lancaster, MA 01561, or e-mail:
[email protected].
YOUTHRelationships
I have had many battles to fight in
life since becoming a Seventh-day
Adventist. At present I am a college
student and sometimes I feel discouraged and even question my relationship with the Lord. Is this normal?
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OBITUARIES
DIPIO, Jean (Brewer)—86, b. Jul. 16,
1918, in Ontario, Canada; d. Feb. 21,
2005, in Elmira, N.Y. She was a member of the Elmira church in Elmira,
N.Y. Survivors include a son, Robert
Ryniker; a brother, Robert K Brewer,
and a sister, Jessie K. McCall.
GIORDANO, Robert—b. Apr. 23, 1939,
in Bronx, N.Y.; d. June 1, 2005, in
Bronx, N.Y. He was a member of
the Yonkers Seventh-day Adventist
Church in Yonkers, New York. He
served faithfully for many years as an
elder, Sabbath school teacher, and treasurer. He also assisted the needy in the
Yonkers church Food Pantry. Survivors
include his nephew, Robert Giordario;
his niece, Carol LaSalle; his grandniece,
and three grandnephews.
LUCY, Loretta (Taylor)—87, b. Sept.
19, 1917, in Elmira, N.Y.; d. Dec. 3,
2004, in Elmira, N.Y. She was a member of the Elmira church in Elmira,
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government agencies to provide transportation, meals, and activities for
seniors. At FATV in Fitchburg, Mass.,
she learned about TV production and
became a producer. In 2000, FATV
honored her with the Boulder Award
for her contribution to senior citizens
television. She leaves her daughter,
Rochelle Queen LaGrone and son-inlaw Vance LaGrone of Daejeon, South
Korea; her granddaughter, Carolyn
LaGrone of Seoul, South Korea; four
nieces: Charlotte Queen Jacobsen of
Washington, D.C.; Edith Kilpatrick
Johnston and Mary Kilpatrick Blier
of Dracut, Mass.; and Betty Kilpatrick
Valente of Tewksbury, Mass.
ter-in-law, Esmeralda Smith-Johnson,
niece, Marjorie Greenaway, nephews,
Enrique and Richard Johnson, cousins, Newton Cleghorne and Romero
McKenzie, twelve grandnieces and
grandnephews, and seventeen greatgrandnieces and grandnephews.
TYLER, Olive E. (Hicks)—83, b. Mar. 3,
1922, in Fredericton, New Brunswick,
Canada; d. Mar. 17, 2005, in Nashua,
New Hampshire. She was a member of
the Washington Seventh-day Adventist
Church in Washington, N.H., and a former member of the Fitchburg Seventhday Adventist Church in Fitchburg,
Mass. She is survived by a daughter,
June Y. Thomforde of New Ipswich,
N.H.; three sons, James E. Tyler of
Hancock, N.H., Gerald E. Tyler of
Leominster, Mass., and John E. Tyler
of New Ipswich, N.H.; two brothers,
Clinton T. Turner Jr. of Eddystone,
Pa., and George Turner of Wella Walla,
Wash.; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Her husband of 63 years Philip
G. Tyler died Feb. 14, 2002.
SIMPSON, Sylvia (Hamilton)—94, b. Dec.
15, 1910, in Costa Rica; d. May 7,
2005, in Boston, Mass. She was one of
the charter members of the Mattapan
Seventh-day Adventist Church in
Mattapan, Mass. She served the
church in many capacities as a choir
member, an usher and head usher
OSBORNE-SERRA, Madeline—81, b. Jun. for many years, deaconess, Sabbath
28, 1923, in Middleboro, Mass.; d. school teacher, and community service
March 5, 2005, in Belfast, Maine. She
worker. She was also a member of the
was a member of the Camden church “Jetsetters.” Survivors include her sisin Camden, Maine, and a long-time
former member of the Middleboro
church in Middlleboro, Mass. Her first
husband, Joseph Osborne, a graduate
THE GREATER NEW YORK CONFERENCE
of Atlantic Union College, predeceased
her. He was pastor of the Claremont
and West Lebanon, New Hampshire,
churches, until his untimely death during the construction of the Claremont
church. Her second husband, Joseph
Presents the
Serra, also predeceased her. Survivors
5th Annual Family Retreat
include two sons, Michael Osborne of
For Singles, Single Families, Couples and Children
Maine, and Joey Serra of Massachusetts;
a daughter, Joan Ward of Mississippi;
November 4-6, 2005
three brothers, Richard Garner, Bob
Garner, and Howard Gardner; two
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa
sisters, Beverly Pendleton and Priscilla
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Goldie; four grandsons, four grandKerhonkson, New York
daughters, five great-grandchildren,
and many nieces and nephews.
N.Y. She was a church musician and
played the organ and piano in many
area churches. Survivors include a
son David Daniel (Lucy); a daughter,
Frances Prins; five grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
Family Ministries
Department
QUEEN, Jessica Caroline (nee Kilpatrick)—
89, b. Sept. 24, 1915, in Lowell, Mass.;
d. Apr. 5, 2005, in Lancaster, Mass.
She was a member of the Village
Seventh-day Adventist Church in
South Lancaster, Mass. She graduated from the New England Institute
of Embalming and Funeral Directing
in 1950 and five years later opened
the Queen Chapel, a business that
has continued for 50 years. As the
proprietor, she was the first woman to
open a funeral home in Massachusetts.
She was actively involved in the
Massachusetts Federation of Women’s
Clubs. She worked with AARP and
Keynote Speaker
Willie Oliver
Family Ministries Director
North American Division
For more information or to register,
call: (516) 627-9350
Call for special children’s packages
Alanzo H. Smith
Family Ministries Director
Liza González
Administrative Assistant
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Conference
2005
Union-wide Call for a
Day of Prayer & Fasting
November 3, 2005
The Atlantic Union Conference Administration has set
aside Thursday, November 3, 2005, as a day of special
prayer and fasting for God’s intervention and guidance.
Here are some prayer needs:
October 14-16 2005
at the
Sheraton Stamford Hotel
Stamford, Connecticut
Meeting Times
Friday – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday – 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Speakers
Roland R. Hegstad Joseph K. Grieboski
Mitchell Tyner
Former Editor
President
Associate Counsel
LIBERTY magazine Institute on Religion
Office of the
and Public Policy General Conference
Registration
There is no registration cost to attend the meeting
To register contact:
Charles J. Eusey, Esq.
42 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Phone (978) 534-1414 • E-mail: [email protected]
Lodging
Lodging is at the attendees expense
$99.00 per night
Contact the hotel directly to reserve your room:
Sheraton Stamford Hotel
2701 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
(203) 359-1300 • 1-800-325-3535
Meals
The Atlantic Union will provide Sabbath lunch and dinner.
Attendees are on their own for other meals.
SPONSORED BY
The Atlantic Union Conference
Public Affairs and Religious
Liberty Department (PARL)
www.atlantic-union.org/conference1014.htm
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✟ Churches and Membership
✟ Evangelism
✟ Atlantic Union Adventist Media Production
Truck Minitsry
✟ Christian Education
✟ Atlantic Union College
✟ Youth and Family Ministries
✟ Parents and Children
✟ World Church of Adventism and Peace in
Troubled Areas
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
PRAYER MINISTRIES
presents a
Prayer Institute and Prayer Conference
November 11-13, 2005
at Machlan Auditorium
Atlantic Union College Campus
Special Presenter:
Pastor Samuel Telemaque
Our Goals:
• Building Prayer Warriors
• Developing Intercessory Prayer Skills
• Prayer-Walking
• Exploring New Initiatives with Prayer & Evangelism
with Greater Results & Baptisms
For further information and registration:
Call (978) 368-8333 (ask for Violet)
or
Contact your local conference prayer coordinator
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at Session
Atlantic Union GLEANER Staff
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ednor A. P. Davison
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Olson Perry is the Southern Union communication director.
Bermuda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Holder, [email protected]
Greater New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alanzo Smith, [email protected]
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cecilia Hess, [email protected]
Northeastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Ortel, [email protected]
Southern New England . . . . . Frank Tochterman, [email protected]
Atlantic Union College . . . . . . . . . Cindy Kurtzhals, [email protected]
Parkview Adventist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations
Atlantic Union Conference Departments
Kelly Butler Coe
en, rupees, euro, rand, leke,
dinars, pesos, schillings, francs,
kroonis, shekels—some of the various currencies the treasury department at the General Conference
Session had to process following
each offering collected at the worship services at the 58th General
Conference Session in St. Louis.
“There are more than 200 countries represented at this session,
each with its own currency,” said
Juan Prestol, treasurer, North
American Division. “Some of these
currencies are tradable. Some are
not. In some cases it will take
months to actually receive the
appropriate funds. Some banks will buy back and make monies available.
If a currency is not known, it may not be usable at all. Officials of those
countries where the funds may be processed before U.S. dollars are actually received may take those currencies that are not tradable.
As if this challenge was not enough, the treasury had the mammoth
task of coordinating an efficient and secure method of collecting thousands of dollars from more than 50,000 people during more than one
church service and Sabbath school services.
The coordination takes careful planning, precise delegation of responsibilities, audience cooperation, efficient exercise in logistics, and the coordination of 200 to 300 recruited volunteers for each offering, who are in
place well in advance.
The security of the offering collected as well as the personnel responsible
for collecting it, moving those funds to a secure location, and accounting
for those funds were all top priority. Each offering was swiftly taken to a
designated location under the scrutiny of selected individuals. The various
levels of security controls included the treasury staff, the dome security
personnel, General Conference security, and the local police department.
Selected individuals of a different team counted the offering. There is a
distinct separation between the collectors and the accountants. Those who
counted the offering sacrificed time away from family and from meetings,
especially on Sabbaths when they may have been counting all day.
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald G. King
Vice President, Haitian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Vice President, Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Treasurer, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor S. Forbes
ASI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astrid Thomassian
Children’s Ministries, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerrell Gilkeson
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Communication, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ednor A. P. Davison
Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Disabilities Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte L. V. Thoms
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astrid A. Thomassian
Education, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerrell Gilkeson
Family Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William L. Wood
Health Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Russell E. Wecker
Ministerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald G. King
Ministerial, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Ministerial, Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto D. Reyna
Personal Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor S. Forbes
Plant Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manfred H. Suckert
Prayer Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Prison Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc F. Homicile
Public Affairs/Religious Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Eusey
Revolving Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clifford O. Pope
Sabbath School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Sabbath School, Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlyle C. Simmons
Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Trust Services/Inner City/Loss Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leon D. Thomassian
Women’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte L. V. Thoms
Youth Ministries/Pathfinder/Adventurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Wood
Local Conferences and Institutions
Bermuda: Jeffrey Brown, President; Kenneth Manders, Secretary; Derek R.
Furbert, Treasurer. Office Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. (441) 2924110. Web site: www.tagnet.org/bdaconf
Greater New York: Dionisio Olivo, President; G. Earl Knight Secretary; Richard
Marker, Treasurer. Office Address: 7 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030.
(516) 627-9350. Web site: www.greaternewyork.org
New York: Stan Rouse, President; Angel Rodríguez, Secretary; Doug Falle,
Treasurer. Office Address: 4930 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215.
(315) 469-6921. Web site: www.nyconf.com
Northeastern: Trevor H. C. Baker, President; Larry Bailey, Secretary; Seth Bardu,
Treasurer. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) 2918006. Web site: www.northeastern.org
Northern New England: Mike Ortel, President; Merlin Knowles, Secretary;
Robert Sundin, Treasurer. Office Address: 91 Allen Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
(207) 797-3760. Web site: www.nnec.org
Southern New England: Frank Tochterman, President; Juan Borges, Secretary;
Merle Greenway, Treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer St., South Lancaster, MA
01561. (978) 365-4551. Web site: www.sneconline.org
Atlantic Union College: George P. Babcock, President; 338 Main Street, South
Lancaster, MA 01561; (978) 368-2000. Web site: www.atlanticuc.edu
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ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER
55 WEST OAK RIDGE DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
“As long as time shall last, we
shall have need of schools”
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, p. 359.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
IN THE ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
BERMUDA
Bermuda Institute
Greater Boston Academy*
South Lancaster Academy*
South Shore
CONNECTICUT
Springfield
Central Conn. Adventist Virtual Wachusett Hills Christian
Fairfield County
Warren
Hartford Area
Worcester
Laurel Oaks
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Maranatha Regional
Amesbury
MAINE
Cady Memorial
Forestdale
Estabrook
North Star Christian
Kellogg
Pine Tree Academy*
Pioneer Junior Academy
Riverview Memorial
NEW YORK
MASSACHUSETTS
Bronx
Bayberry
Bronx-Manhattan
Berea
R. T. Hudson
Berkshire Hills
Brooklyn
Brockton Area Academy
Bethel
Cedar Brook
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Temple
Edgewood
Central Brooklyn
Excelsior
Flatbush
Hanson Place
Hebron Bilingual
Long Island
Bethesda
South Bay Junior Academy
Whispering Pines
New York City
Northeastern Academy*
Queens
Greater New York Academy*
Jackson Heights
Jamaica
Linden
Eastern
Kingsbury
Livingston
Middletown
Oakview Preparatory
Pearl River
Poughkeepsie
Westchester Area
Western
Bay Knoll
Buffalo Suburban
Dexterville
Frontenac
Jamestown
Mohawk Valley
Parkview Junior Academy
Rochester Junior Academy
Union Springs Academy*
Southern Tier
RHODE ISLAND
Lincoln
VERMONT
Brownell Mountain
Central Vermont Academy*
Green Mountain
St. Johnsbury
* Grades 9-12 Schools
For more information visit our web site at www.atlantic-union.org/education.htm

September 2005 - Atlantic Union Conference

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