July 2006 - Atlantic Union Conference

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Light It Up!
Highlights of the 2006 Atlantic Union Conference Pathfinder Camporee
Quoi de Neuf?
Youth Talk
¿Qué Está Pasando?
insideJULY
FEATURES
2006
MISSION STATEMENT
To faithfully chronicle the work and progress of the
church in the Atlantic Union territory and inform,
instruct, and inspire our church members.
DEPARTMENTS
Editorial
Youth Talk
Quoi de Neuf?
¿Qué Está Pasando?
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NEWS
4 COVER STORY: Light It Up!
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Bermuda
Atlantic Union College
New York
Northeastern
Northern New England
Southern New England
INFORMATION
Bulletin Board
Classifieds
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Approaching 65…
Retirement Is Not
on the Horizon
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THIS ISSUE…
More than 4,000 Pathfinders representing 177 Clubs in
the Atlantic Union converged at Burlingame State Park
in Charlestown, Rhode Island. In this issue, we share
pictorial highlights of the weekend. The cover design
includes a photo of the color guards leading the parade
on Sabbath morning. The photo was taken by Nick
Kross, associate youth director from the South Pacific
Division in Sydney, Australia. He was the Friday evening speaker.—Bill Wood is the Atlantic Union Conference
Youth, Pathfinder, and Family Ministries director.
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E D I T O R I A L
How Salty Are You?
H
ave you ever wondered why Christ,
in His Sermon on the Mount, told
His disciples that they were to be
the “salt of the earth”? (See Matthew 5:13.)
Why not “the honey of the earth”or “the
mangoes of the earth”? What is there about
salt that so aptly portrays the role that the
child of God is to play in the world around
him or her?
When we examine the properties of salt
and its uses, we soon begin to understand
what Jesus must have intended to convey in
His declaration that day on the mountainside. Salt has distinctive qualities and uses
that are not readily found in such foods as
honey and mangoes and the like.
For example, salt possesses the unique
quality to preserve certain things from
decay and deterioration, such as meats and
fish. It also has the quality to cleanse and
to promote healing. Modern medicine still
uses saline solutions to cleanse wounds.
Salt gives flavor and makes food palatable, and helps to balance the health of the
human body. The body may endure periods
without food, but without salt and water,
living cells will quickly perish from dehydration. Salt, therefore, is an essential and
necessary commodity.
After considering all that salt is and
does—preserves, cleanses, heals, flavors,
gives balance—we understand what Jesus
was saying and what should be the modus
operandi of those who are called by His
name. Clearly He expects us to be influences for good in the world around us. We are
to be the preservers of right doing, honesty,
and moral integrity and, in whatever way
we can, be the savor of kindness and acts
of love, and in this way be agents of health,
healing, and balance to an otherwise sick
and decadent society.
It is noteworthy that salt is and can be
of no effect if it remains in the box or salt
shaker, or if it has lost its saltiness. It must
at www.atlantic-union.org
invariably be mixed in with, and be in contact with whatever is to be affected by it.
Similarly, we can be the “salt” of the earth
only as we come in contact with people.
There are some individuals who entertain
the idea that the Christian is to remain aloof
from those who are not Christian, so they
stay within the circle of their church family
or friends, and do not go out of their way to
interact with their non-Christian neighbors
or others. But that idea does not square with
being the “salt” of the earth nor with the
example that Christ has set for us. He went
out of His way to meet men and women
where they were, and so must we.
There’s one final quality of salt that must
not be left unmentioned, and which is
definitely implied by our Lord’s metaphor,
and that is salt’s ability to create thirst. The
story is told of a young boy who owned
a pet horse, which, one day, for some
unknown reason, lost its appetite for water
and refused to drink. All attempts by the
young boy to get his horse to drink proved
futile. Frustrated and concerned for the
health and welfare of his horse, he related
his plight to a nearby farmer who counseled
him that if he would take a lump of salt
and force it down the horse’s throat, he was
certain the horse would drink. The young
lad did as he was instructed and, just as the
farmer had stated, his horse had no problem drinking after that.
As the salt of the earth, God’s children,
young and old, must create a thirst in others for righteousness. By our connection
with Christ, we must awaken in others a
thirst for Him and the more abundant life,
just as He did with the woman at the well.
Let us get out of our “boxes” of complacency and fulfill Christ’s desire that we be the
salt of the earth.
As the salt of
the earth, God’s
children, young
and old, must
create a thirst
in others for
righteousness.
Trevor H. C. Baker is the Northeastern
Conference president.
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Highlights of the 2006
Atlantic Union Conference
Pathfinder Camporee
“God Isn’t A Secret 2 B Kept… We’re
Going Public With This” was the inscription
painted on the backdrop of the stage
at the Atlantic Union Conference
Pathfinder Camporee. The theme for
the camporee was “Light It Up!”
• There were 27 activi-
ties available in which
the Pathfinders could
participate.
• Arnold and Dixie Plata,
Pathfinder historians
from Oregon,
were on-site at the
Pathfinder Museum.
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• More than 4,000 Pathfinders attended the
event held May 3-7.
• There were 177 Pathfinder clubs represented.
• Approximately 449 Pathfinders from the New
Jersey Conference joined the Atlantic Union
Pathfinders for the camporee.
• Approximately 175 people joined the
Pathfinders on Sabbath.
• A Pathfinder parade,
led by the Northeastern
Conference Drum Corps,
kicked off the activities
for the Sabbath.
• 15 young people were
baptized on Sabbath
afternoon and scores
made decisions to be
baptized.
• 42 Master Guides were
invested.
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• Manny Cruz, the Texico Conference youth director from Corrales, New
Mexico; Nick Kross the South Pacific Division associate youth director
from Sydney, Australia; Hiskia Missah, the General Conference associate
youth director from Silver Spring, Maryland; Kyra Schlager from Weld,
Maine; and Anthony Vargas from New York City were the speakers for
the camporee.
• Geocaching was a new activity for the Pathfinders this year. They learned
how to find caches using GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) technology.
• Ben Roy, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, led the science illustrations,
and Joel Thompson, from YES Broadcasting in Berrien Springs, Michigan,
presented Christian drama and entertainment.
• Community service activities included tree planting and painting the
picnic tables at Burlingame State Park, and trail cleaning at Kettle Pond
Wild Life Refuge.
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• 11 Pathfinder Leadership Awards and one
Pathfinder Instructor Award were presented.
• Mrs. Wayne E. N. Ireland-Cleghorne, wife of
Pastor Newton Cleghorne, wrote the lyrics and
composed the music for the camporee theme
song, “Go Light Your World.
• The lighthouse on the campgrounds was
brought in from Camp Alamisco in Dadeville,
Alabama.
• The Saturday evening lineup included a
Pathfinder talent night.
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• Many more photos of the camporee can be viewed in the photo
gallery on the Atlantic Union Web site: www.atlantic-union.org/
photogallery.htm.
• Photos this spread were contributed by Nick Kross, Art Preuss,
Maria Roldan, and Paul Watson.
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By Ken Wetmore
No More Chains
Atlantic Union Youth Participate in United Youth Congress
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Carl Herard
Ron
Poll
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n exhibit hall
Youth Directors Association (BAYDA)
an oratorical contest, drum corps and
C4 of the
is to promote the spiritual, physical,
drill team exhibition, health fair rally,
Georgia World
academic, moral, and cultural develand a basketball competition.
Congress Center,
opment of the youth of the North
Each evening, attendees experienced
21-year old Tonianne
American Division (NAD).
powerful presentations. Two events
Williams and 13-year old
Held every five years, the United
capped off the weekend. The first was
Amanda Lambert, wearing Youth Congress serves as a focal point
a parade through downtown Atlanta
white berets and spotless
of BAYDA’s ministry. The theme for
followed by a rally against the chains
Pathfinder uniforms,
the United Youth Congress this
of, sexual promiscuity, family decline,
performed a series
year was “No More Chains.”
spiritual decline, and drug addiction.
of complex
Claude Harris, Allegheny
Following the parade and rally, ten youth
marching steps
East Conference youth
did something even more constructive
along with the
director and chairand positive. They were baptized.
rest of their
person for BAYDA,
The United Youth Congress wrapped
Goshen Temple
explains that the
up with a Mega Gospel Concert and
Seventh-day
theme refers to things Choir Festival. Various Adventist
Adventist
youth choirs were showcased with
that can hold youth
Church
the $10,000 first prize going to Total
back from a full relaPathfinder Club
Praise of Dallas City Temple in Texas.
tionship with Christ.
Drill Team.
Second place and $5,000 went to All
More than 30
Tonianne and
Nations Choir from Berrien Springs,
workshops were held
Amanda’s drill
Michigan, and third place and $2,500
for participants on a
team made it to
went to Motor City Mass Choir from
wide variety of topics
the finals of the drill
Detroit, Michigan.
including single parcompetition at the
In the end the Northeastern
enting, substance abuse,
United Youth
HIV/AIDS awareness, Conference marched away from Atlanta
Claude Harris, BAYDA president, receives a plaque
Congress.
with third place in Junior Drill, second
employment, family
from Atlanta City Councilman C. T. Martin which
declared April 23, 2006, United Youth Congress Day in
“At first its
and spiritual decline, place in Senior Drill, and first place in
the city of Atlanta.
kinda scary, but
both Junior and Senior Drum.
gangs, homelessness,
when you get out there and do it
community and financial empowerright it feels great,” said Amanda.
ment, and sexual promiscuity.
Ken Wetmore is the Georgia-Cumberland
Conference communication director.
Tonianne adds that getting to
Organizers intentionally planned
outreach projects in the Atlanta comthis point has taken a lot of hard
munity to build on
work and dedication.
Steven Welch, Opal Rotali, and Amanda Harris, all from the Bronx church, chat with Bill
what the youth were
Amanda and Tonianne are
Wood, the Atlantic Union youth director, while in the registration line.
learning in the semitwo of the more than 700 delegates from the Northeastern
nars. A total of 14
Conference and 5,200
projects, ranging from
registered delegates from
feeding the homearound North America and
less to constructing
Bermuda who attended the
a beautiful outdoor
United Youth Congress
garden complete with
at the Georgia World
a mural at a local nursCongress Center in
ing home, gave youth
Atlanta, Georgia.
the opportunity to put
The mission of the
their faith into action.
Black Adventist
Other events included
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YTalk
What do you think your church
can do to really make a difference
in the community it serves?
Atlantic Union youth share their opinions
and ideas on various topics.
“I think the biggest difference a
church can make in a community is
to be supportive of the people in it.
I believe that the support and love
of the church and its members is the
only thing that has gotten us through
the rough times that we have had this
year. I think I can speak for the entire
student body [at South Lancaster Academy] in saying that
the church has come through for us, providing support and
counseling for those who need or want it.”—Rob Drexler, 18
years old, Hudson, Massachusetts
“I believe that while our church is
doing a lot of work to prepare for the
coming of Christ, there is still more
we can do. Presenting health messages
and sending out tracts is nice, but I
don’t see how that will get people to
fall in love with Jesus. That should be
our ultimate goal. I think visiting the community would be
helpful to all of us. It would give us a chance to get to know
people and find out what they are going through before
placing an impersonal tract in their hands or telling them
not to wear jewelry. Rules without relationship breeds rebellion, and we want to save as many people as possible.”—
Kathryn Mattenson, 15 years old, Queens, New York
“I feel that we must reach out to the
community and witness to them. As a
church, it is our duty to teach others
the Word of God, both by preaching
and by our actions. I feel that to really
make a difference, we must show the
members of our community that we
are Christians rather than constantly
preaching the gospel to them. This can be done through
wholesome church-sponsored activities. Actions make more
of an impression upon people and I feel that this is our
duty.”—Billy Snow IV, 17 years old, Oxford, Maine
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“My church, Ephesus, already supports
our community in many different ways.
However, some additional ways that my
church can reach out to the community
and make a difference in the mindset of
the people who surround our church, is
to subsidize some events in the neighborhood. An example would be for them to get involved with
the local area health food restaurants, whose menus support
our health message, during our annual health fair. Spreading
out into the community to promote church activities can
attract everyone and spread God’s Word to people who need
it.—Elliott Phipps, 14 years old, Bronx, New York
“To really make a difference in the
community, my church can open its
doors to people from all walks of life.
This can be done by offering counseling services and taking God into the
community through open-air services.
The church could also host periodic
community days in which they present to the community what they have to offer.”—Asha
Galloway, 16 years old, Sandys, Bermuda
“Well, I am glad to say that my church
is very active. They have a “meals-onwheels” program in which they prepare
meals and deliver them to people’s
houses. They even have Bible studies for
the youth on Friday nights and bonfires
for the church members once a month.
I can tell you that it’s helping some
people. However, to help the community I think we should
invite people. As we go door-to-door we should ask them if
they have youth who would like to come to a Bible study, to a
bonfire, or to church. There are people who would jump at the
chance, but haven’t because they haven’t been invited. I think
that if they knew that we want them there, that we want them
to join our church family, they would come.
I think that if all the churches accepted people from the
community and tried to make them feel welcome, a true difference would take place.”—Layna S. E. Moreira, 16 years
old, East Hartford, Connecticut
If you are 25 years old or younger, and would like to join
these young people in sharing your opinions and ideas, email the GLEANER editor at gleaner@atlanticunion.org.
NEWS
The Bermuda Conference
Men’s Ministry Department
staged an inspirational miniconcert and informative
health forum to commence
their activities for the year.
On April 29 approximately
450 men and women gathered at the Southampton
church to participate in the
event, which was entirely
facilitated by men. And to the
audience’s delight, all the participants in the concert were
all men. Two outstanding
vocal groups were Present
Truth and Heaven’s Own, and
instrumentalists Michael
Taylor, Calvin Simons, and
Dion Flash also gave outstanding performances.
The facilitator for the
health forum was Dr.
Leonard Gibbons, who
Bob Smith, Men’s Ministries coordinator, forefront, and the rest of the Men’s Ministries team from
the Southampton church.
BERMUDA
Men’s Ministries Is Alive and on Fire for Jesus in Bermuda
delivered a powerful PowerPoint
presentation on
prostate cancer.
This event coincided with prostate
cancer awareness
month. Gibbons’
emphasis was
on prevention.
Questions and
answers were
entertained after
Pastor Llewellyn Williams was installed during the divine
service on April 29. By his side is his wife, Cynthia.
the presentation.
program of the day, but
Pastor Llewellyn Williams
embraced the necessity of the
and his wife, Cynthia,
Men’s Ministries department
who were installed at the
in the Bermuda Conference.
Southampton church that
At the end of the promorning, were presented
gram, it was said that Men’s
with a beautiful plaque
Ministries is alive and on
and a lovely bouquet as an
fire for Jesus in Bermuda.
expression of love. Williams
Additional programs to
pointed out that God has
meet the needs of men are
designed and expects men
planned for the future.
to be leaders in their homes,
churches, and communities.
Bob Smith, Men’s Ministries director
He cited not only the superb
Bermuda Conference
Bermuda Conference Sets High Goals for Evangelism
During the months of April
and May, the Bermuda
Conference members and
pastors intensified their
efforts in soul winning.
Pastor Dwayne Wilson
of the Somerset church
conducted a three-week
evangelistic effort under
the canvas cathedral at
the Royal Naval Field in
Sandy’s Parish. He invited
the churches in the western region—Southampton,
Warwick, Rockaway, and
Restoration Ministries—to
partner with him. The
pastors, elders, deacons,
and other officers worked
together to help orchestrate
The New Life Prophecy Series.
Special features included a
full children’s program held
nightly, and health lectures
conducted by Dr. Leonard
Gibbons preceded the
nightly meetings.
On the second Thursday
evening, the field was transformed into what is commonly called a block party.
There were fun castles for
children, health screenings
for the community, and in
addition, booths were set
up by various organizations, such as the Diabetics
Association of Bermuda.
Choirs and other vocal
groups sang, providing the
backdrop for a very festive
setting. All of this has made
a very positive impact on the
surrounding community.
“The evangelistic effort
riveted home the importance
of developing our talents
and gifts, even though we
may not know how or when
they could be used to glorify
the Lord through evangelism. I was impressed with
the diverse talents and gifts
of the members coupled
with the camaraderie and
purposefulness of having to
unite for a common cause,”
shared one of the members.
There were five baptisms,
and 10 other individuals requested baptism at a
future date, while 10 more
requested Bible studies.
Before the western
campaign ended, the
Devonshire church, located
in the central part of the
island, picked up the baton
with the WWJD (What
Would Jesus DO) End-Time
Series. The series was held
for three weekends with a
different powerful evangelist
preaching the Word of God
each weekend. Dr. Jeffery
Thompson, Evangelist
Kenneth Manders, and Dr.
Abraham Jules respectively
led the challenge. A 10-day
meeting began on the fourth
week with Dr. Alanzo Smith
as speaker.
The members enthusiastically embraced this concept
and showed their support
by inviting friends and
family. A baptism is being
planned for the 12 persons
who have decided to accept
Jesus as Lord of their life.
Evangelism in the
Bermuda Conference is
a powerful life-changing
experience. We thank God
for the members whose contributions given in love have
contributed to the success of
these evangelistic efforts.
Sheila Holder, communication director
Bermuda Conference
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urses and non-nurses can now earn a Medical
Missions Certificate through the Atlantic Union
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The Medical Missions Certificate is designed to prepare students by providing a holistic approach to God’s
service, caring for both body and soul. Medical missions work is the gospel in action through the union of
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Courses include Human Biology, The Making of a
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says Dr. Susan
Retirement,
Willoughby,
Human
chair and foundBehavior in
er of the Atlantic
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Experience the beauty of compassion.
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the care, protection, well—Dr. Susan Willoughby, chair,
ness, and financial stability
sociology and social work department
—Dr. Kristal Imperio, former chair, department of nursing
Mathematics, Computer Science for Historians Honored
the Church and Commercial World
he Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society inducted
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two current students, three alumni, and one faculty
member on March 2. Phi Alpha Theta is a prestigious
national honor society for excellence in history, and this
was the 12th induction ceremony into Atlantic Union
College’s Chapter Alpha Epsilon Zeta.
To qualify for membership, students must have completed at least 12 credits in history, maintained a minimum
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and have
obtained at least a 3.1 GPA in all history courses.
Guest speaker President George Babcock, himself a
historian, spoke on the importance of history. He also
pointed out that the “building we are meeting in tonight,
the Nathanial Thayer mansion, was originally built in 1846
and was totally remodeled in the 1860s.” The estate is on
the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
and the college purchased it in 1943.
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re you logical? Do you want a challenging career in
which clear thinking makes a difference? Consider a
Computer Science major at Atlantic Union College. There
are many openings both in the Seventh-day Adventist
Church and the commercial world for people who can program computers, create Web sites, and manage networks.
Interested? Call enrollment services, (978) 368-2250.
Are you quick-witted? Do you despise arithmetic? If you
think arithmetic is boring, repetitious, not artistic or creative, try math—it is creative and deals with ideas. Maybe
a career in mathematics is for you. Many interesting and
rewarding jobs are available for qualified mathematicians.
• Don’t let calculus remain a mystery; be one of the few
who actually knows what differential equations are.
• If you’re dedicated to helping young people achieve
their potential and keeping America strong, teach high
school math.
• Maybe you can pass the actuarial exam and get a toppaying job.
• Ten $4,000 scholarships are available for qualified
math, computer science, and pre-engineering students
for the 2006-2007 academic year.
—Bradley Hyde, chair of the mathematics and
computer science department
—Nicole Currier, chair of the history department
Cindy Kurtzhals
ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
NEWS
Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter inductees were,
from left, Samantha Maxwell ’03, Sarah Hewitt
’07, Felipe Claudio ’05, Loriyann’ Amertil ’04,
English professor Ruth Prakasam, and Greny
Bartelus ’06.
Art Department Reestablished!
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ayne and Maria
Esther Roybal-Hazen
will launch Atlantic Union
College’s new art department this fall semester,
which begins August 29.
Wayne holds a master’s
degree in fine arts (M.F.A.)
in sculpture from Notre
Dame University, South
Bend, Indiana. Maria Esther
received her M.D. from
Montemorelos University,
Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon,
Mexico, and is a M.F.A.
candidate at the Savannah
College of Arts and Design
in Savannah, Georgia.
The Hazens were most
recently at Southern
Adventist University,
Collegedale, Tennessee.
For those students with
an aptitude and calling to
follow a professional career
in aesthetic or commercial
art, the department provides
a curriculum that leads to
two types of undergraduate
art degrees: professional and
liberal arts.
Seven bachelor’s degrees
are offered in drawing,
painting, sculpture, pre-art
therapy, pre-scientific illustration, business and management of art, and art. An
associate of science in art is
also offered.
The fine arts are a vital
part of liberal arts education. The focus of the
art department is on the
broader departmental issue
of training students to
be sensitive to our visual
culture and to be visually
literate during a time when
learning and persuasion
come mostly through the
eyes. The art department
is dedicated to providing
an environment designed
to enable all students to
develop an appreciation of
the creative artistic experience through an understanding of how artists view
the world around them. It
is hoped that this, in turn,
will enhance an appreciation and understanding of
God as the Creator of our
visual world.
Information: www.atlanticuc.
edu or 1-800-282-2030.
Nursing Students Prove “No Waiting List”
Was a Key to Success
Photos: Cindy Kurtzhals
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wo years ago at registration and shortly
afterward, I interviewed
three new nursing students.
Two came to Atlantic Union
College because the college
had no waiting list to get in.
Other schools had 2-year to
5-year waiting lists.
On May 14, each of these
young women graduated
with an Associate of Science
Degree in Nursing. The time
that would have been spent
“in waiting” was utilized to
obtain a practical, quality,
Christ-centered education.
“I really learned a lot and
will be well-prepared to
face the challenges of a new
career. I’m continuing on with
my bachelor’s degree here.”—
Sandra Romero Mendoza
—Cindy Kurtzhals, director
of public relations and publications, Atlantic Union College
NEWS
Sandra Romero Mendoza
Brenda Lee Candilario
Alyssa Sundstrom
“Nurses, your options are unlimited in education, research, service, and in the
management arenas of nursing,” said Coleen Fritche (’72). Fritche was the guest
speaker at the Nurses’ Pinning, May 13, 2006. She named “just a few” options:
medical-surgical nurse
orthopedic nurse
nurse in business
wellness educator
scrub nurse, nurse ethicist
cardiac rehabilitation nurse
coronary care nurse
case manager
diabetes educator
clinical nursing faculty
geriatric nurse
community health nurse
air ambulance trauma nurse infection control nurse
utilization review nurse
admission intake nurse
post anesthesia care nurse
pediatric intensive care nurse
nurses in industry
operating room circulator
primary care office nurse
oncology nurse
labor and delivery nurse
pre-admission test nursing
hospice nurse
emergency room nurse
radiation oncology nurse
cardiac cath lab nurse
nurse researcher
respiratory nurse
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Still Faithful
The sun shone brightly as
our Sumo bumped and
honked over the rough
roads dodging buffalo,
goats, bicycles, and potholes
as we headed toward a little
village called Veerlapalem.
As we drew near, my heart
started pounding. Only
a year ago we planted a
church in this village and
witnessed the baptism of
166 individuals.
My mind raced with
memories and questions.
There was the path our
oxcart had taken as we were
paraded through town to
the river baptism. We had
laid our hands on the heads
of those dear people and
prayed for them. Would
these brothers and sisters
still be there? Would they
be worshiping in their new
church? Would they recognize us and would we
remember them?
The long anticipated
moment arrived. We pulled
into that familiar meeting spot. Now a beautiful
white church was standing
Pastor Tim Bailey approaching the new Seventh-day Adventist Church in India that started January 2005.
where only a year ago was
an empty lot. We saw heads
peeking around huts, heard
cries of joy and excited
screaming, and children
were running from every
direction. Their reaching
hands and happy faces surrounded us as we exited
from the Sumo.
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Displayed on the new church in Veerlapalem, this plaque joyfully proclaims that this church was
built by members of the Geneva Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Yes, there was the group
of little girls I had played
with. They were taller and
maybe cleaner, but the same
giggling bunch. The old
woman who threw herself
down and kissed my feet
last year was there too! Was
it my imagination or did she
look a little healthier and a
lot happier? She definitely
stood straighter and she was
still clutching the Bible that
was given to her last year.
Then I caught the broad
grin of another familiar face
and my eyes clouded with
tears. It was the young man
who had sat on the front
row with the women instead
of in the back with the men
last year during the meetings. He was now leading
out in the church. This was
an answer to my prayers.
The Bible workers, whom
we had sponsored, had
been working hard in our
absence. The churches we
had helped to establish had
grown. Each church was
serving as a light to other
families in the village whose
inhabitants had not yet
given their lives to Jesus.
We were paraded to the
church, in typical Indian
fashion, with drums, leis,
and flowers. A beautiful
church service was held
with special dedication traditions.
Our hundreds of prayers
throughout the year had
been answered. The hours
of labor, sacrifices, and
fund-raising all melted away
in the joy of seeing those
believers again. Each year
that we return to spread the
gospel in India provides for
another reunion, a foretaste
of heaven when we will all
meet again and never have
to say good-bye!
Esther Baker, India Mission Trip
coordinator
Union Springs church
NEWS
The new Buskirk Seventhday Adventist Community
Church Plant witnessed
the baptism of Courtney
Michelle Ryan on February
11. The afternoon baptism
was held at the Saratoga
church with Pastor Roman
Kozlov officiating. Courtney’s
testimonial was read while
she was in the baptistry. Her
thoughts and experiences
on becoming a Seventh-day
Adventist are only partially
expressed here.
“To me baptism means
that I am publicly accepting
Jesus Christ as my Savior
and His free gift of salvation to all. In the summer
of 2002 my mom called
Grandpa (Eldon) Ford (as
we now refer to him) to
order hay. When the phone
was answered it was his
wife Grandma (Miriam).
Somehow in the next couple
of weeks we were invited
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August 23–27, 2006
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to a bell ringing program at
their church. After that we
started to attend regularly.
“Some of the larger steps
I took included losing the
jewelry (that meant no hoop
earrings for me); some time
later I refrained from unclean
meats (lost the bacon there),
and a couple of months later
I went completely vegetarian.
Becoming vegetarian was
probably one of the hardest
things to do. But looking at
all these things, they seem
like nothing compared to
all that Jesus has done and
promised me!
“After a while I realized
what I had been missing
out on for eight years of my
life. Now, four years later,
my faith in Jesus is stronger
than ever and I am ready to
commit my life to Him for all
eternity. I am anxiously looking forward to Jesus’ return!
“Sometimes I look around
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Twelve-year-old Gives Testimony
and see all the destruction
around me and I think Why
would Jesus our perfect
Creator want to save a fallen
race like ours when He could
have just left us here to perish? This is just one of thousands of reminders that Jesus
will never leave or forsake us.
Though I still have many trials before me, I will step forward and trust that Jesus will
never leave or forsake me.”
Courtney Michelle Ryan
was physically born into
this world on February
11, 1994, and on February
11, 2006, she was publicly baptized by water
and born again into a new
life. Courtney has joined
the Buskirk Seventh-day
Adventist Community
Church Plant, holding
membership at the New
York Conference church.
Susan Carpenter, communication leader
Buskirk church plant
WILLIAM MILLER
COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
July 29, 2006
William Miller Chapel
1614 County Road 11
Whitehall, NY 12887
Sabbath School – 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service – 11:15 a.m.
Afternoon Program – 3:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Dennis Farley
• Enjoy listening to the William Miller
Choir and early Advent singing
• Adventist Heritage Ministry celebrates
twenty-five years
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Wildwood Approaching 65…
By Clarissa Marshall
The original sanitarium, built in the late 1940’s.
S
ince its small but inspired
beginnings in 1942, Wildwood
Sanitarium (now Wildwood
Lifestyle & Hospital) has had a
steadfast mission: Go, preach, and
teach—God’s saving health message.
This Christ-centered healthcare facility called Wildwood takes the divine
directive of “The Great Commission”
seriously, using natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and the power of prayer
to help fulfill this calling.
Wildwood’s ministry is also founded
on inspired counsel from Ellen White’s
writings: “Do medical missionary
work. Thus you will gain access to
the hearts of the people. The way will
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be prepared for more decided proclamation of the truth. You will find
that relieving their physical suffering
gives you opportunity to minister to
their spiritual needs”—EVANGELISM,
p. 514. Wildwood’s semi-country
setting is quite conducive to such
counsel. Located just 15 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the
peaceful campus, nestled in the hills
of Wildwood, Georgia, includes a
Lifestyle Center where guests can
come to achieve better physical
health, naturally. They often leave
with improved spiritual health as well.
This amazing result is not simply a
by-product of the program, but the
heartfelt hope and goal of Wildwood’s
committed health-care providers.
Also on the 500+-acre campus is
The College of Health Evangelism
where mission-minded students from
all over the world come to attend
a concise, well-rounded, 6-month
course. The 22-class curriculum
includes hydrotherapy, massage, nutrition, herbs, vegetarian cooking, physiology, and various spiritual classes.
After graduation, the students participate in a mission trip, putting to practical use the skills they have learned.
As Wildwood approaches its 65th
birthday, does it have any plans to
retire? Not a chance!
Retirement Is Not on the Horizon
and Deborah Arakawa
In fact, Wildwood is actually picking up speed, recently sending out
medical and lay persons to present the
health message in such countries as
Haiti, Thailand, Romania, Kenya, and
Indonesia. Following hurricanes Katrina
and Rita, a group was sent to the state
of Mississippi to help with disaster
relief, clean up, and rebuilding—not
merely of structures, but of lives.
Wildwood’s latest ministerial opportunity was the 2006 Winter Olympics
in Torino, Italy. Invited by the Italian
Union and the Euro-African Division,
a team from Wildwood Lifestyle
Center & Hospital was joined by various other medical missionary teams
to present vital health information
to the people of Torino and tourists
from all over the world. Free health
screenings were provided, including lung function and cardiovascular
health tests, body fat percentages, and
blood pressure checks. Hydrotherapy
demonstrations were given as well as
much-needed back massages to weary
passersby. Doctors and nurses checked
blood sugar levels and counseled
individuals regarding various health
concerns. Together with the evangelistic group, “More Than Gold,” the
Wildwood team helped distribute to
the community and Olympic attendees
10,000 magazines and 65,000 flyers
with both health and spiritual themes.
May these seeds of life-changing
information, scattered “as the leaves of
Autumn,” continue to be watered and
nurtured into full fruition!
This year also marked the opening of Wildwood’s College of Medical
Ministry. This 3-year program offers
students an in-depth course to prepare
them to serve as fully-qualified medical missionaries, anywhere the Lord
should lead.
Plans are underway for “The
Philippine Project”—starting a
Wildwood International School of
Health & Evangelism in the main
Philippine province of Luzon.
Dedicated, self-sacrificing individuals
are currently working to make this
dream a reality.
“I wish to tell you that soon there
will be no work done in ministerial
lines but medical missionary work”—
EVANGELISM, p. 523. White further
explained that, while other means of
reaching people will be impeded and
eventually blocked due to persecution of Christians in the last days, the
“entering wedge” of medical missionary work will be the last “open door”
through which to reach souls.
In its use of “the right arm of the
Gospel,” Wildwood’s muscles show no
signs of atrophy… and its heart shows
no signs of apathy. “Retirement” is
simply not in its vocabulary.
May each of us be inspired to do
our part, relying on God’s wisdom and
strength, to cooperate in the fulfilling
of His plan and in the building of His
Kingdom. In full submission, let us
each proclaim to our Lord, “That thy
way may be known upon earth, thy
saving health among all nations”—
Psalm 67:2.
For a detailed history of Wildwood
Lifestyle Center & Hospital, contact the
JOURNAL OF HEALTH & HEALING at (706)
820-1493 or e-mail: journalhh@yahoo.
com. Request Volume 24, Number 2. Cost
is $3 plus shipping.
Writing from Wildwood Lifestyle Center
& Hospital, Deborah Arakawa is assistant
to the president and Clarissa Marshall
is assistant editor for the JOURNAL OF
HEALTH & HEALING, a quarterly magazine published by the institution.
Demonstrating hydrotherapy techniques at a health expo held
at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
Nursing staff examining patient charts in the early years of
Wildwood Sanitarium.
Wildwood Health Evangelism student at Medan Adventist Hospital
providing medical assistance on a mission trip to Indonesia.
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NEWS
Dreams Do Come True
NORTHEASTERN
One goal of Farrell Jones,
pastor of the Bronx
Seventh-day Adventist
Church, was to establish
a Bible school where students would study and
discuss Bible truths and
learn about the love of a
Savior and a soon-coming
King. This dream was realized in June 2002 when I
took up the challenge as
newly-elected director of
the Personal Ministries
department and forged
ahead in developing the
“dream” school into a Voice
of Prophecy (VOP) Discover
Bible School.
The school has been
operating for just over three
years and has an enrollment of nearly 1500 registered students. More than
200 have graduated (having completed 26 Biblebased lessons outlined by
VOP) from the courses
and many have requested
more information about the
teachings of the Seventhday Adventist Church and
its doctrines—Sabbath
observance being paramount. Some have asked
about baptism and indicated their readiness for more
structured studies about
the faith and have requested information on the
location of the Adventist
church nearest to them.
There are currently nine
homes where additional
Bible lessons are being
given to students who
have already completed the
Discover Bible course and
have requested more information through additional
studies on the doctrines of
the Seventh-day Adventist
Church. A neighborhood
Bible study group is also
being conducted at a local
senior residence with eight
students.
Individuals in the Bible
school are enrolled through
various methods of contact,
primarily through church
field days, VOP, family and
friends of church members, church guest books,
and from referrals from
rehabilitative and penal
institutions.
One young man, Carlos,
was brought to my attention because of a mutual
friend who shared the lessons with him. He took
the course and was so
impressed that he wanted
Students who graduated from the Voice of Prophecy – Discovery Bible School were featured on
Friends Day at the Bronx church.
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his fiancé, Carol, to do likewise, which she did.
While taking the course,
and upon my invitation, Carol came to the
church occasionally during the spring months and
her two daughters were
selected as winners of the
church’s Send-A Kid-toCamp Program. Belinda
and Krystal were sent off
to spend two weeks out of
the city and into “wilderness territory.” But along
with the support of the
Bronx church, a church
friend, Joan McWeeney,
a member of the Victory
Lake Camp staff, those
two weeks turned into five
weeks. Belinda and Krystal
are still singing (literally)
the praises of Victory Lake
Camp and the friends they
made while there.
Now back to Carlos and
Carol. It was at a family
reunion with the Personal
Ministries staff also in
attendance that Carlos
decided he and Carol
needed a lifestyle change
and announced to those
present that he wanted to
marry Carol without further delay. So it was on
August 19 that the Personal
Ministries staff put together
the plans to have a church
wedding for Carlos and
Carol with their three children as attendants. Church
members volunteered their
time, talents, and funds to
help make September 19 a
day Carol and Carlos would
never forget.
Carol and Carlos, along
with family members, were
overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support
by Northeastern Conference
Personal Ministries
Federation officers and the
Bronx church family who
shopped, sang, cooked,
served, photographed,
decorated, and worked
feverishly to give them a
most joyous day. September
19 will live in the hearts of
Carol and Carlos as the day
“love” was put into action.
The entire family has
joined the church and various members currently hold
offices as ushers, members
of the praise team, Personal
Ministries workers, Spanish
Bible School coordinator, receptionist, Adventist
Youth assistant leader and
secretary, and AJY secretary.
Family members have also
been instrumental in the
conversion of Vern Carter a
friend of Carlos Jr., who is
also working with the AJY
department.
Carlos and Carol have
met the God we love, and
they have shown by their
lives they are willing to
go all the way in allowing
God to have His way in
their lives and in the lives
of their children. Ramos
has been an assistant in
the home Bible studies I
conducted each week. He is
also the coordinator for the
Prison Ministry work in the
church. Pray for the Ramos
family and the Bible school,
as there are many more stories waiting to be told.
To date, nine individuals have been added to the
church as a result of the
Discover Bible School.
Myrtle Pickett, Personal Ministries
director
Bronx church
NEWS
Even lunchtime is a teachable moment at the Jamaica
Seventh-day Adventist
School. Conversation at
this time involves proper
table manners as well as
the nutritional value of the
food we eat. The focus of
the institution is to provide
programs that make our
students “fit to live and fit
to live with.”
A unique project entitled
“General Knowledge”
focuses on our sixth-graders and the upper class of
the school. Students are
required to research a project of their choosing, discuss their ideas with a mentor and peers, and finally,
make an oral presentation
to other classes or to the
entire school.
Learning about the
Northeastern Conference
has been a priority in many
sessions. During one such
meeting the students were
informed about the passing
of the president’s father.
They immediately asked
if they could plan a visit
to the conference office
to cheer him up. Despite
President Baker’s grueling schedule, he was gracious enough to grant the
request.
The sixth grade students,
with the assistance of the
Spanish instructor, Mrs.
Mireily Ibarguen, and the
computer instructor, Mr.
Keith Taylor, designed a
beautiful card. Our desire
was to bring hope and
encouragement to the president and his wife.
The children were excited
at this opportunity and
they planned a brief program, which included a
song in Spanish entitled
“Bienvenido” and Bible recitations dealing with hope
and courage.
President Baker and his
wife, Eunice, expressed
their gratitude for their
thoughtfulness and their
program of encouragement.
Baker admonished the
students to continue their
quest for knowledge and
academic success; but most
of all to continue to express
Christ’s love and compas-
The sixth-grade students from the Jamaica school visited with Trevor Baker, the Northeastern
Conference president (seated center) to cheer him up after learning of his father’s death.
sion for others as He did
for them.
The students returned
from their visit with a
sense of accomplishment
for a job well done. This is
just the right prescription
NORTHEASTERN
Sixth-graders from the Jamaica School
Demonstrate How Much They Care
for building healthy selfesteem and citizens of the
kingdom.
Ena Richards, principal
Jamaica school
Students greet the president (background) and his wife (foreground) while Ena Richards, the
school principal (right) looks on.
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NEWS
Spreading Paint and Goodwill
After moving from
Washington State in 2003,
I pondered what I could do
to get involved in my new
community.
Some graffiti had been
on the pharmacy wall nearest to us for months, and I
thought, “I don’t like seeing that in my neighbor-
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Inge Houck is in her third season of spreading paint and getting rid of the graffiti in her town.
New Searsmont Member Leads
Sabbath School
The newly reorganized
Searsmont Seventh-day
Adventist Church in
Searsmont, Maine, received
Gerald Maldovan into membership by profession of
faith on January 14, 2006.
Maldovan was born in
Pennsylvania, baptized
at age 13 in the Oak Hill
Baptist Church, and then
several years later, while
stationed in Iceland with
U.S. Navy, studied and
received certification for the
Catholic church from the
Navy’s Catholic chaplain.
He did this so that in 1965
he could marry Judy at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Gardiner, Maine.
When Gerald and Judy
moved to Whitefield, they
attended St. Denis Catholic
Church, then Whitefield
Union Church, and later,
Farmington Seventh-day
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hood.” I remembered a
newspaper article about the
Dover Police Department’s
anti-crime efforts, including graffiti removal. I made
a beeline for the Police
Department.
Hearing that I wanted to
paint over graffiti, Captain
DeColfmacker was more
than happy to sign me up
as a volunteer. The Police
Department pays for the
paint, rollers and brushes.
I receive more than
the gratification of seeing Dover look nicer. I
am meeting people—in
the Police Department, at
the hardware store’s paint
department, in various
places of business, and on
the Cocheco River Walk, I
meet curious and appreciative passersby. I love greeting the Mounted Police
Percherons and giving them
a pat. (In return, I get a bite
on the hand.) I get out in
the beautiful weather, get
some exercise, and see the
lovely flower gardens that
volunteers have planted
downtown.
I look forward to my third
season of spreading paint
and goodwill around Dover.
Inge Houck, member
Portsmouth church
142nd Bordoville
Anniversary Homecoming
September 16, 2006
10:00 am.
Speaker
Pastor Robert Rice
Musician
Ron Kowalkowski
Adventist Church. The
Maldovans have been attending the Searsmont church
for some time now upon the
invitation of their special
friends, Cheryl and Ernie
Glidden of Gardiner, Maine.
The Searsmont church is
pleased and to have Gerald
Maldovan as a member. He
is currently the Sabbath
School superintendent.
Directions
Location is in West Enosburg, Vermont on
Chester A Arthur Road off of Route 108.
Don’t take the Bordoville Road as it gets
impassable in the middle of the Road.
All are invited to come and join us as we celebrate
the founding of the 1st Seventh-day Adventist
church (1864). We will also enjoy a great fellowship lunch. Bring a dish to add to the feast.
Hope to see you there!
Betty Barnaby, correspondent
Searsmont church
NEWS
NOTICE is hereby given that the third quadrennial session of the Northern New
England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Pine Tree Academy,
Freeport, Maine, on Sunday, October 1, 2006. The first meeting of the session is
called for 10:00 a.m. The purposes of this meeting are to elect officers, an executive
committee, and the departmental directors for the ensuing quadrennial term; to
receive reports; and to transact such other business as may properly come before
the session. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one
additional delegate for each fifteen members.
The Large Committee shall meet on Sunday, August 20, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at
the Portland Seventh-day Adventist Church (White Memorial). The purpose of this
meeting is to select the nominating committee to serve the constituency, constitution
and bylaws committee, and any other committees as may be necessary.
The Nominating Committee shall meet on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at 10:00
a.m. at the Northern New England Conference office headquarters.
Michael F. Ortel, President
Merlin L. Knowles, Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE
Northern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc.
and Maine Conference Association
NOTICE is hereby given that the third quadrennial session of the Northern New
England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. and Maine Conference Association
will be held at Pine Tree Academy, Freeport, Maine, on Sunday, October 1, 2006. The
first meeting of the session is called for 11:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to
receive reports; and transact such other business as may properly come before this
session. The delegates chosen for the regular session of the Northern New England
Conference shall serve as delegates to the corporation session.
Michael F. Ortel, President
Merlin L. Knowles, Secretary
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Washington Sabbath
August 5, 2006
Seventh-day Adventist Church
King Street, Washington, New Hampshire
at
Pine Tree Academy
Freeport, Maine
Speakers:
Nikolaus Satelmajer
Associate Ministerial Secretary
Editor, MINISTRY Magazine
General Conference
Sunday, July 23, 2006
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Show Car Registration at 8:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
General Admission: $3.00
Nikolaus Satelmajer
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“God’s Plan in Agriculture”
“The Sanctuary: Where Are You
Standing?”
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visit www.pinetreeacademy.org
Pine Tree Academy
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(207) 865-4747
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Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Sabbath School
11:30 a.m. – Worship Service
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Musicians:
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NEWS
Ministering in the Mission Field Close to Home
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
attending church and went
of faith shortly after the
planned to return. Personal
One year ago Pastor Barry
on many of the visits with
series concluded.
visits confirmed that he was
Kimbrough of the Taunton/
the team. David’s first
Color Press provided
interested in our view of
Foxboro, Massachusetts
contact had been with
5,000 attractive handbills
Bible prophecy but was not
District was impressed that
Amazing Facts through the
that the church members
yet convinced.
he needed to conduct an
Johnston church’s weekly
The secevangelistic series again as
broadcast on public access
he had done many times
ond meetcable TV. I had been visitin countries overseas.
ing in the
However, with a new baby
series was
ing with him for months
at home, it didn’t seem feathe Sabbath
and was impressed with
morning
sible. Could he be of service his tenacity in tracking
worship
down original documents
close to home?
service.
to verify what he was being
Kimbrough shared his
About 100
taught. After much prayer,
dream with me. After
people
David told his employer
prayer and consultation
attended—a
that he would no longer
with conference leaders
one-third
work during the Sabbath
and both districts, the
increase
hours. God intervened on
plan began to take shape:
above averDavid’s behalf. After sevnine months of visitaJoe Hardiman had been watching 3ABN by satellite for one year before
he came to the church to check it out. He is our new sign man!
tion one afternoon a week
eral attempts, his employer
age! Most
(for pastors Kimbrough
of the nonand Warcholik together),
Adventists from the opening
six months with a fullnight came and some even
time Bible worker (Helen
brought friends!
Omolo), and then a threeThe climax of the series
weekend reaping series.
was the baptism held on the
The reaping series seemed
last Saturday night. Church
appropriate because the
members Bruce and Lorilei
Johnston church already
Knight had been keeping
had a number of nontheir home open on Friday
Adventists regularly attendnights for small group Bible
studies. They met David
ing church.
Klette who was searching
The three weekends
for answers and invited him
would include five meetDavid Baron spent time checking the sources to verify the accuracy of the
to the studies. He was bapings: Friday, Saturday, and
things he was being taught.
Sunday
tized on the last Saturday
energetically delivered door- night of the series.
nights with
to-door throughout the
Saturday
Joe Hardiman had been
Johnston area before the
night
watching 3ABN by satelmeetings began. Support
including
lite for a year before he first
from the church members
a double
came to the church to check
was wonderful.
header—
it out. He was befriended
On opening night 44
meetings at
by head deacon Sem Ork.
people came—one-third
6:00 p.m.
Joe continued to attend
were non-Adventists. They
and 7:15
for about a year. Joe was
came as a result of door-top.m. The
also baptized that Saturday
door flyer distributions, our night. Seven other people
11:00 a.m.
public access TV programs,
service on
responded to the appeal
invitations from friends,
Sabbath
that night and are preparing
David Klette, center, found God’s love and Bible truth through the small
and
flyers
mailed
to
those
mornfor baptism.
group studies held at the home of Lorilei and Bruce Knight.
on our interest list. One
ing would
Bill Warcholik, pastor
Baptist pastor came and
be part of the series each
finally gave up scheduling
Burrillville/Johnston/Wickford, Rhode
Island District
said he handed out flyers to
weekend.
him for Sabbath work. He
his congregation. The pasOne of the interests,
was accepted into church
David Baron, was already
membership by profession
tor said he was blessed and
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NEWS
There is an old saying
among teachers and pastors
that during school Weeks
of Prayer the craziest and
strangest things happen on
campus. This spring Week
of Prayer at Greater Boston
Academy (GBA) appeared
to be “one of those weeks”
before it even began. First
of all, the speaker we had
lined up months in advance
called just a few weeks
before the date and said that
an emergency had come up
in his church and that he
would not be able to come as
planned. So I called another
speaker who at first was glad
to do it, then called a day
after to say that he didn’t
think he could work it into
his schedule. “Oh great!” I
thought to myself. “It’s gonna
be ‘one of those weeks!’”
In my panic and frustration, a passage came to my
mind, one that I have read
many times before and
one that I “preach” to the
students all the time. The
passage is found in Exodus
14 (NIV). The Israelites are
standing in a precarious
position. The sprawling
Red Sea is in front of them
and the mighty Egyptian
army is behind them. They
are stuck, they are scared,
and they are quickly losing
hope. “Was it because there
were no graves in Egypt
that you brought us to the
desert to die?” they ask God
(v. 11). Then Moses answers
that panic-stricken crowd
with these words: “Do not
be afraid…. The Lord will
fight for you; you need only
to be still” (vss. 13-14).
So many times we waste
time worrying about things
that are out of our control
and completely in the hands
of our Almighty God. I
needed to remember that,
as the saying goes, we need
to “Let go, and let God”
because, ultimately, He is
the one in control of our
school and the world. Just
moments after my great
epiphany, I received a call
from Pastor Luis Gracia,
chaplain of Atlantic Union
College, calling to confirm
a Friday chapel date we had
set. As we talked on the
phone, I told him about our
Week of Prayer situation.
“Not to worry,” he told me.
“AUC will take care of it.”
Pastor Mark Ishikawa (left) stands with several of the students who made a decision for baptism
during the spring. From left to right are: James Harper, Cliff LeGrand, Herve Charles, Andrew
William, Emelie Pla, Sarah Gray, Kyoungjae Sung, and Carlos Rodriguez.
He would speak on Monday
and Friday, and he gave
me the phone number for
Angelo Grasso, who said he
would be more than happy
to speak Tuesday through
Thursday. God had done it
again, just when it seemed
that any planning was hopeless, He made a way!
We had an incredibly
powerful and blessed spring
week of prayer at GBA, and
by the way, compared to the
events that occurred before
the week even started, nothing remotely “crazy” happened during the week. Our
theme was “Going Back to
God” and our two speakers
talked about giving up the
things in our lives that hold
us back and about waking
up from our “sleep” before
it is too late. On Friday, I
felt impressed to make a call
for baptism and 10 students
came forward to accept that
call and two more came
to me after the program to
add their names to the list.
What an awesome testimony to the power of God!
Our spring Week of Prayer
is only a small example of
the mighty ways that God
has worked at Edgewood/
Greater Boston Academy this
year. Besides those students
who stood up during the
Week of Prayer, there have
been about 10 other students
who have been baptized
this school year. Combined,
that represents nearly 20
percent of our student body
who have been baptized this
school year alone! If you take
out the number of those who
are already baptized, the
percentage goes even higher.
To think that a few years
ago GBA was thought to be
on the endangered list of
schools in this area.
Jonathan Gilbert and Kayla Panamena were
among the students who chose baptism.
Youngjae Sung was one of the 10 who made
the decision to get baptized after an appeal
was made during the spring Week of Prayer.
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Week of Prayer Miracles at Greater Boston Academy
One may look around
the world today and see
bleakness and darkness all
around, but let me assure
you that God is still working. He is working in Greater
Boston Academy, He is
working in the Atlantic
Union Conference, and He is
working in this world to save
His beloved children. Even
when our finite minds can
only see the barriers in front
and behind us, we must be
still and know, because God
sees the whole picture and
He works miracles every day,
even in what seems like the
most hopeless of times.
Mark Ishikawa, chaplain Edgewood
Elementary/Greater Boston Academy
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Brèves
Éthiopie: ADRA apporte
une aide alimentaire aux
régions frappées par la
sécheresse… L’Agence
adventiste d’aide et de
développement (ADRA)
fournit une aide alimentaire
d’urgence à 13,000 personnes de la région de Gode,
touchée par une grave
sécheresse dans la zone
somalie d’Éthiopie. ADRA
est à l’oeuvre dans une des
territoires les plus touchés,
Adadle Woreda, district de
la région Gode composé de
40 villages, où la malnutrition et la mortalité sont
supérieures à ce qu’elles
sont dans la plupart des
autres régions du pays. Les
bénéficiaires vont recevoir,
pendant la pire période de
sécheresse, qui débute au
1er juin, des aliments thérapeutiques spéciaux, en
quantité suffisante pour un
mois. Ceux qui sont atteints
par le VIH et le SIDA recevront aussi plus de trois
kilos d’un complément alimentaire énergétique enrichi de vitamines. Ce projet,
dont le coût approche les
300,000 dollars (235,000
euros), est principalement
financé par le gouvernement allemand en partenariat avec l’antenne d’ADRA
en Allemagne. Cette intervention d’ADRA en Éthiopie
se poursuivra jusqu’à la
fin du mois d’août. [Nadia
McGill/ADRA]
DE
NEUF?
A TRAVERS L’EGLISE MONDIALE
NEWS
QUOI
États-Unis: un chirurgien
invente une technique
chirurgicale pour les fibromes… un chirurgien de
l’Hôpital Florida, propriété
de l’Église adventiste, a
inventé une technique
pour obtenir de meilleurs
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résultats pour les femmes
souffrant de gros fibromes
utérins. Le docteur Steven
McCarus a mis au point
une technique d’hystérectomie très peu invasive, ou
laparoscopique, permettant
de ne procéder qu’avec une
bien plus petite incision et
de bénéficier d’une période
de récupération bien plus
courte, qu’avec une hystérectomie traditionnelle. Le
docteur McCarus a rendu
publique la “Technique
McCarus” et s’occupe de
former à cette procédure des
centaines d’autres chirurgiens. [Melanie Trivento/
Florida Hospital]
Taiwan: l’Hôpital adventiste
accueille son 100,000ème
bébé… les médecins et le
personnel médical de l’hôpital adventiste de Taiwan
ont accueilli, lundi 15 mai,
le 100,000ème bébé né en
ce lieu et en ont célébré l’arrivée. Sun Wei-hung, tout
premier bébé mis au monde,
il y a 51 ans, dans cet hôpital qui se trouve sur Bade
Road, à Taipei, était parmi
ceux venu fêter la naissance du 100 000ème, une
petite fille née à 8 heures
du matin. Il a raconté que
ses parents avaient choisi
l’Hôpital adventiste parce
qu’eux-mêmes venaient
d’une famille chrétienne.
La natalité a chuté à Taiwan
passant de 750 naissances
mensuelles dans les années
70 à seulement 200 actuellement dans toute l’île.
[China Post]
Sao Tomé et Principe: un
ancien employé d’ADRA
nommé ministre de la
santé… un ancien employé
de l’antenne locale de
l’Agence adventiste d’aide
et de développement
(ADRA), le docteur Arlindo
Carvalho, a été nommé
ministre de la santé de ce
pays. Il avait rejoint ADRA
en Juillet 2005, servant
comme Coordinateur de la
santé et de l’information,
de l’éducation et de la communication du programme
de réduction de la malaria
dans cette république insulaire d’Afrique de l’ouest.
“Nous sommes très fiers
de la nomination du docteur Carvalho,” a déclaré
Emanuel G. da Costa,
directeur d’ADRA pour
Sao Tomé et Principe. “Cet
honneur correspond à une
reconnaissance de la qualité
des employés d’ADRA, et
compte tenu de l’excellence
de son travail, ainsi que de
sa connaissance de la situation sanitaire nationale et de
sa capacité de planification
stratégique, cela ne nous a
nullement surpris.” [Nadia
McGill/ADRA]
États-Unis: pour la première fois, une Union élit une
femme à sa vice-présidence… les délégués à l’assemblée de l’Union adventiste
de la zone “Mid-America”
ont fait oeuvre pionnière
en faisant d’Elaine Hagele
la première femme, dans
l’histoire de l’Église adventiste, à occuper le poste
de vice-présidente chargée
des finances au niveau
d’une union. Ces cinq dernières années, E. Hagele
a servi comme vice-présidente “associée” chargée
des finances de cette même
union. Elle occupe maintenant pleinement ce poste.
[Département de la communication de l’Union de la
zone “Mid-America”/AR]
Compiled by Adventist News
Network staff
May 22, 2006
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¿QUÉ ESTÁ PASANDO?
Darfur: Adventistas asisten a refugiados sudaneses
cia, el temor y las privaciones,
necesitan con urgencia nuestra
asistencia.”
Al trabajar en sociedad con
la Agencia Estadounidense para
el Desarrollo Internacional
(USAID) y otros donantes
gubernamentales de peso,
ADRA está ofreciendo programas de desarrollo y asistencia
a las familias desplazadas de
Darfur y en todo Sudán.
Entre los proyectos se
encuentra la provisión de
alimentos, el acceso a agua
potable, y la atención sanitaria,
así como el lograr los objetivos de desarrollo comunitario
por medio de proyectos para
pequeñas empresas, de iniciativas agropecuarias, de programas de alfabetización femenina, y planes para lograr que las
personas desplazadas regresen
a sus hogares.
Para combatir los efectos de
la deshidratación, ADRA ha
implementado un proyecto de
excavado de 21 nuevas fuen-
tes de agua en todo Darfur
Occidental, reacondicionó 85
fuentes dañadas, estableció
Comisiones de Comunidades
de Agua, y condujo programas
de higiene y educación para
la salud para más de 6,500
personas. ADRA también ha
completado un segundo proyecto de excavado, que produjo
19 fuentes de agua además de
reparar otras 50.
ADRA construyó 1,250 letrinas para las IDPs del Campo
Kirinding, ubicado en Darfur
Occidental, junto con otras
2,250 en tres campos de refugiados al sur de Geneina, en
Deleiji, Mukjar, y Um Dukum.
ADRA comenzará también
operaciones para construir
1,000 letrinas familiares, y
programas de higiene y educación para la salud familiar.
El objetivo primordial de
ADRA en Sudán es mejorar
las condiciones de vida de
los desplazados. La agencia
comenzó a trabajar en el país
en 1979 por medio de un programa de atención de la salud
llevado a cabo en Juba, en el
Estado Equatoria, en el sur del
país. Desde entonces, ADRA
ha incluido programas de
seguridad de alimentos, asistencia primaria, desarrollo de
recursos hídricos, y sanidad y
desarrollo comunitario.
“En el presente, estamos
solicitando donaciones que
ayudarán a que ADRA continúe expandiendo su labor en
la región de Darfur. Cientos de
miles de personas están volviéndose a agencias tales como
ADRA para buscar alivio de la
crisis que amenaza sus vidas,”
dijo Ochoa.
Si desea más información,
visite el sitio www.adra.org.
ADRA/ANN staff
9 de Mayo del 2006
Traducción: Marcos Paseggi
Rusia: Fuego intencional daña el
Templo Adventista de Taganrog
Taganrog, Rostov, Rusia—Un sospechoso fuego el pasado 28 de abril causó severos daños al
Templo Adventista de la ciudad de Taganrog, Rostov, Rusia, confirmaron los directivos de la iglesia.
Según el pastor Michael Oleinik, descubrió el fuego el viernes por la mañana: “Al acercarme
al edificio, sentí olor a quemado. Me apresuré a abrir una puerta, y allí hallé una espesa nube
de humo cáustico.”
Oleinik entró al edificio, y al subir las escaleras descubrió un fuego lento pero peligroso.
Aparentemente, dijo Oleinik, “la persona rompió una ventana del subsuelo del edificio e
ingresó. En el salón donde por lo general nos reunimos, juntó varios bancos y derramó una
mezcla de gasolina a la que le prendió fuego.”
“El fuego podría haber causado grandes daños, pero por milagro el fuego se fue apagando y no
se propagó,” continuó diciendo. “Algunos bancos y el piso están quemados. El fuego no ha dañado
nada más. Pero las paredes y el techo del edificio tienen una gruesa capa de hollín.”
Los feligreses han dedicado varios días de trabajo voluntario para limpiar y restaurar el templo, dijo Oleinik.
Tal vez hubo una advertencia de lo que pasaría. Alrededor de diez días antes, dijo Oleinik,
“un desconocido rompió las ventanas” de la iglesia. Los informes de los medios indican que la
policía ha desestimado que el ataque sea un caso de gamberrismo (“hooliganism”).
Vlad Arhipov, staff
Adventist News Network
18 de Mayo del 2006
Traducción: Marcos Paseggi
EN LA IGLE SIA MUNDIAL
Darfur, Sudán—En medio de
un tiempo de continua tensión en la problemática región
de Darfur, Sudán, la Agencia
Adventista de Desarrollo y
Recursos Asistenciales (ADRA)
continúa brindando atención
asistencial a las desesperadas
personas desplazadas (IDPs)
del área.
Más de 2 millones de personas han abandonado sus
hogares para procurar escapar
a la violencia de las milicias
aparentemente apoyadas por
el gobierno (las “Janjaweed”)
y los ejércitos rebeldes. Estas
personas han buscado refugio
en campos establecidos para tal
fin, debido al gran incremento
de las violaciones, asesinatos
y los saqueos. Se calcula que
estos tres años de conflicto han
producido al menos 180,000
muertos.
A pesar del tratado de paz
del pasado 5 de mayo entre el
gobierno de Sudán y el principal grupo rebelde, la tensión
va en aumento, ya que los otros
dos grupos rebeldes rechazaron el acuerdo. Muchos piensan que el tratado no favorece
demasiado a las IDPs.
Este 8 de mayo, George
Bush, Presidente de los Estados
Unidos, instó a Sudán a permitir el ingreso de una misión de
paz de las Naciones Unidas, un
pedido que ha sido rechazado
en el pasado. Asimismo, se ha
comprometido a enviar alimentos de manera urgente para
socorrer a las familias locales,
e instó al pueblo estadounidense a efectuar donaciones a las
agencias humanitarias que trabajan en la región afectada.
“La labor de ADRA en la
región de Darfur presenta
grandes desafíos y riesgos,”
dice Mario Ochoa, vicepresidente ejecutivo de ADRA
International. “Pero la agencia
existe para brindar ayuda
donde más se necesita. Las
IDPs de Darfur, que apenas
logran sobrevivir a la violen-
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transact such other business as may properly
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2006, at Camp Berkshire, Wingdale, New
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The purpose of the meeting is to elect a
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period, to receive reports, and to transact
such other business as may properly come
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Northern New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Ortel, lortel@nnec.org
Southern New England . . . . . Frank Tochterman, ftochterman@sneconline.org
Atlantic Union College . . . . . . . . . Cindy Kurtzhals, ckurtzhals@atlanticuc.edu
Parkview Adventist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations
Atlantic Union Conference Departments
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; Ebenezer
Agboka, Treasurer Elect. Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY
11434. (718) 291-8006. 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; Whitford Shaw, Interim
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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U.S. Postage
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Hagerstown, MD
Permit No. 261
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
(HIGH SCHOOLS) IN THE ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
BERMUDA
Bermuda Institute (K-12)
South Lancaster Academy*
South Shore
Springfield
CONNECTICUT
Wachusett Hills Christian
Central Conn. Adventist Virtual Warren
Fairfield County
Worcester
Hartford Area
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Laurel Oaks
Amesbury
Maranatha Regional
Cady Memorial
MAINE
Estabrook
Forestdale
Kellogg
North Star Christian
Pioneer Junior Academy
Pine Tree Academy (K-12)
NEW YORK
Riverview Memorial
Bronx
MASSACHUSETTS
Bronx-Manhattan
Bayberry
R. T. Hudson
Berea
Brooklyn
Berkshire Hills
Bethel
Brockton Area Academy
Brooklyn
Browning
Brooklyn Temple
Cedar Brook
Central Brooklyn
Edgewood
Excelsior
Greater Boston Academy*
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
Pearl River
Poughkeepsie
Westchester
Oakview Preparatory
Westchester Area
Western
Arthur S. Maxwell
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 (1-12)
Green Mountain
St. Johnsbury
* Grades 9-12 Schools
For more information visit our Web site at www.atlantic-union.org/education.htm

July 2006 - Atlantic Union Conference

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